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Waiuku local launches Phoric energy drink
By Jess Paton
Bradley Hagan, former Waiuku College Head Boy, has gone on to create a natural energy drink called Phoric that is taking off across New Zealand. Bradley, along with another recent university graduate Holly Sutich, witnessed first hand thousands of university students struggling through the pressure of exams consuming countless energy drinks to keep up, but feeling guilty because of the high sugar and artificial ingredients. Taking the path less trodden, the pair decided to create a natural energy drink for a new generation, by the new generation. “We are absolutely thrilled to see the product hitting shelves throughout New Zealand,” said Bradley. “People are hooked on sugar-laden energy drinks to meet the high demands of study and work.” Phoric has been four years in the making and officially launched on 28 April 2019. It’s a new kind of energy drink, with the ambition to change the world for the better and provide a natural alternative for consumers. “I sincerely want to thank Waiuku College,” said Bradley. “They provided me with amazing opportunities and fully supported me in every way possible - that helped me get where I am today. The highlight of my time at Waiuku College was being selected as Head Boy. It was an absolute honour and I got to do some incredible things! It was a pivotal moment in my life that I am very grateful and appreciative of.” Bradley said “an important part of Phoric is its social impact and the fact that we’re committed to making a real difference in New Zealand. Youth suicide, stress and depression are problems the country continues to grapple with, including some of our closest friends and family.” Phoric has committed five cents per bottle sold to a mental health foundation, with the ambition to increase to 20 cents per unit within four years. “We want to make a positive impact to people’s health through business,” said Bradley. “We aim to be a well-known and well-respected brand, that is the go-to energy drink in New Zealand and Australia!” The duo are passionate about mental health awareness and want to contribute to making a positive change towards a mentally and physically healthier New Zealand. They said they see Phoric as a way to do this, as they believe businesses have an obligation and real opportunity to inspire and create positive change. The drink is currently available in Waiuku New World, so make sure you head along and give it a try!
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lanes running along the back of them. The local board needs to request for Auckland Council and Auckland Transport to make these changes which will support the council and Government’s objectives in wanting to get more people out of their cars and walking, cycling and using public transport, to help reduce congestion and carbon emissions. Making it easier to walk along the main street will also result in more passing foot traffic and more potential retail activity. R. Ambry Pukekohe Response from Franklin Local Board - It is timely that the issue is raised as in recent months we have been working with Auckland Transport and Panuku Development (the Council’s property and development organisation) to finalise a business case for what is called “Unlock Pukekohe”, which if approved by the Panuku Board and Council Governing Body, will provide an incredibly exciting opportunity to undertake enhancements of the town centre to not only future proof it for the coming population growth but address some of the things raised in the letter. There are massive complexities involved in making roads one way and more pedestrian friendly so not something that can be done without appropriate due diligence of wider impacts. That work will be undertaken as part of the Unlock process. COMMENTS & OPINIONS
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It always brings a smile to my face when using the bus when passengers thank the driver when they get off. Happens more times than not in my experience and reminds me that common courtesies such as these haven’t been lost as we seem to be busier and more absorbed in our own lives. Fair to say though, it seems the offerings of thanks to Auckland Transport are few and far between recently and interesting to note anybody putting their hands up to be Mayor after October is saying they will review the Council Controlled Organisations. I have always been a fan of the CCO model, as it allows a more business and dedicated focused approach to some traditionally difficult parts of Council activities, which historically have been prone to more volatile governance and decision making, where political and personal influence may have resulted in some “interesting” outcomes. For me the critical thing with CCOs is the quality of the relationship between them and the Council as the representatives of our communities. In general, I personally believe our CCOs are doing a good job, but there most certainly has been a shift backwards in my opinion in how Auckland Transport views their responsibilities in terms of engagement and the partnership with Council, and in particular Local Boards as the local arm of Council. I do though, acknowledge the massive challenges AT face. Whilst the fuel tax allows for new capital (capex) builds, the maintenance factor is not able to be funded through that tax.
Counties Power is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Blue as General Manager Network. He is currently General Manager Asset Management for WEL Networks, a role he has held since 2015. Announcing the appointment t, Counties Power Chief Executive Judy Nicholl said Mr Blue brings the valuable combination of leadership, asset management and technology to the business. “Paul has more than 20 years’ experience in the utilities and industrial sectors, including senior management at our southern neighbour WEL Networks and with Transpower, so brings with him a wealth of industry-specific knowledge. We’re delighted he’s joining Counties Power as the company’s General Manager Network, a role that has overall responsibility for the planning, design and delivery of our entire network.” Mr Blue will commence his role in August.
The operational expenditure (opex), which is for things like repairing roads, comes generally from rates, so we need to understand that as we build new stuff but try to keep rates increases down and a continuation of what has been an almost flat lined Council opex budget, there will be a real cost in that we have to “sweat” our assets, pushing out maintenance and or having to undertake cheaper work to try and fit it in within the budget. But whilst sympathetic to the significant challenges AT faces, and more than willing to stand alongside them when it is appropriate, I have had my respect for them really knocked in recent times and with that is a reduction in my willingness to take some of the flack or defend them. I know we politicians can be difficult and fickle and having been on the other side of the fence, previously working for Council, how frustrating it can be dealing with those traits. Auckland Council, with the number of elected reps, must be a nightmare however that should be a challenge to embrace as some CCOs and Council departments have done well. AT seem to have gone down a more separatist path that has called into question how much control Council actually has over this Council Controlled Organisation. It is unfortunate well performing CCOs are tarred with the same brush. End of the day, we are all here to get the best for our communities now and for the future.
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Speed limit amendments Synlait Pokeno’s new factory breaches covenants You may have noticed some speed limits were changed around Franklin in the past couple of weeks. The second round of speed limit amendments have been adopted by Waikato District Council under guidance from NZ Transport Agency’s Speed Management Guide. The 2018 Amendments to the Waikato District Council Speed Limit Bylaw 2011 focuses on high risk rural roads and roads affected by rapid growth, mainly around the Pokeno and Tuakau in the Franklin area. According to the Waikato District the majority of submitters supported the proposed lowering of speed limits on roads proposed for a speed limit reduction. Speed limit signs have been adjusted and new speed limits are now in affect. For a full list of speed limit changes visit ‘Speed Limit Amendments’ on the Waikato District Council website. What are your thoughts on this? Have the speed limit changes affected you? Email me jess@districtspost. media
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Synlait Milk at Pokeno recently had a Court of Appeal judgment that rendered its new Pokeno factory in breach of covenants restricting use of that land to grazing, lifestyle farming and forestry. Earthworks were started in March last year and Synlait started to build the factory in May, when it still only had a conditional contract to buy the land. The key condition was that the vendor, Stonehill Trustees, would get the covenants removed. Once Justice Mark Woolford of the Auckland High Court decided to rule in Stonehill’s favour in November and to order the covenants extinguished, Synlait went ahead and took legal title to the land. A panel of three Court of Appeal judges have now decided that Justice Woolford’s ruling was wrong and they’ve reinstated those covenants. Synlait’s factory is all but completed and had been set to be commissioned in time for the upcoming 2019/20 dairy season.
As the Court of Appeal judges note, Justice Woolford had accepted that Synlait, with Stonehill’s consent, “had started to build its plant on part of the servient land in knowing breach of the covenants and that Stonehill had made a business decision to act unlawfully.” The covenants were first created when Winstone Aggregates held some of the land Synlait now owns as well as Ye’s adjacent property, and had planned to establish a quarry. “The courts are reluctant to allow contractual property rights to be swept aside in the absence of strong reasons,” the judges say, and certainly not just because they become inconvenient to a party such as Synlait or Stonehill. They disagreed that the changing nature of Pokeno from a small village surrounded by farms and vineyards into a much larger residential settlement with a significant industrial precinct had rendered the covenants worthless. “We do not agree with the judge’s conclusion that the covenants, although only 18 to 20 years old, are now of little or no effect and of no practical value,” the judges say. “In our judgment, the judge was wrong to conclude that the extinguishment or modification of the covenants, so as to permit operation of the Synlait dairy factory, will not substantially injure NZIPL and valuation evidence was not required to establish that it sustained injury.”
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Tom Alexander dominates Ute Series in Perth Tom Alexander, a racing driver who lives in Bombay, dominated round two of the Australian SuperUte Championship with a brilliant display at Barbagall Raceway in Perth. Qualifying on the front row for the first of three races over the weekend, Tom, driving for fellow Kiwi team owner Ross Stone Racing, made a lightening start to lead the highly competitive field into the first turn. No stranger to racing under pressure, by way of his driver coach and multiple New Zealand Champion Ken Smith, the 24-year-old Isuzu driver kept his cool to take the chequered before a large crowd openly showing their appreciation of the popular Kiwis victory. Under rising track temperatures Tom started sixth in the traditional top six reversed grid and was on a charge in fourth place when the turbocharger failed taking with it valuable horsepower. Undeterred Tom battled on adapting his style to deal with the now underpowered Ute and came home in sixth place. The Ross Stone Racing crew were instantly on the job replacing the turbocharger and preparing the Isuzu for the final round. Tom remained unfazed as he prepared for the third and final race. He and Stone determined a strategy which paid off. He made a brilliant start to lead the field into turn one with Utes swapping paint and diving in all directions to stay in touch with the flying Kiwi. At the end Tom held station to the delight of the cheering crowd to make it two from three and take out the round win. “It was a tough weekend but under Ross’s guidance we were able to deliver in the end,” said Tom. Originally from Christchurch, but now based in Bombay, Tom now holds an eightpoint series lead in the series with round three of seven being at the tricky Victorian Winton circuit 24 – 26 May. “The series is very competitive, and I am fortunate to have the backing of team sponsor Caltex Australia and the experience of fellow Kiwis Ross and Kenny.” Quizzed on the subject of favorite circuits Tom replied “all of them are favorites, if you divide them up you are psyching yourself either way before you begin.” Long time mentor Ken Smith said, “Tom is a natural talent and good enough to make it all the way in V8 Supercars.”
Hamish Simpson at Gixxer Cup By Jess Paton
Hamish Simpson, from Franklin, competed at the Gixxer Cup this year, a class for entry level racing open to riders between the ages of 14 and 21. “The Gixxer Cup has been a wild ride!” said Hamish. “While I achieved the goal of top 10 that I set before the season started, I still find it disappointing that I didn’t do better (I think I got 7th or 8th). “While I was getting some fast laps and good races, I was inconsistent and slipped up on multiple occasions, costing me points. But only through the good and the bad of racing, have I learnt so much about riding. I learnt more in this season than any videos, books or even words can explain and it has equipped me with skills for the road and probably a ticket or two!” Hamish said it was also awesome for spending time with his mum and dad, looking forward to the next race, talking about where he was slipping up and making ground and things he should try next time. “While the Gixxer Cup is unconfirmed for next season at this time, I suspect that it will continue thanks to its close racing and an overall goal of “raising future champions,” he said. “I would do the Gixxer Cup a thousand times over if I could! It has truly brought some of the most memorable moments of my life so far!” Hamish said if you’re considering racing or getting into bikes, it’s the most hands-on experience with an awesome atmosphere and great, knowledgeable people.” With the tagline ‘Growing Future Champions’, the Gixxer Cup class provides a springboard towards a successful racing future and Hamish is one to watch!
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Young Grower of the Year award for Austin By Jess Paton
Pukekohe’s Austin Singh was recently named joint winner of the Young Vegetable Grower of the Year competition, with Craig Botting, at a gala dinner in Pukekohe on May 10, 2019.
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“I never had thought I would be able to make it this far, as I was the youngest competitor and youngest winner in the history,” said Austin. “The business side of the competition was my favourite part, as it is my strong side and I won the ‘Best In Business’ award.” Working for the family business Purewal Growers Ltd (Pukekohe) for most of his life, Austin has carried out harvesting, transport, staff management, sales, irrigation, and seeding duties. Austin said he loves working for Purewal Growers because his family has been doing it for over seven generations. “I feel proud for following in their footsteps and carrying on the legacy,” said Austin. He has also completed NCEA L3 Agriculture/Horticulture, holds a Growsafe Certificate and has an Approved Handler Certification. The Young Grower of the Year competition saw entrants compete in a series of practical and theoretical challenges designed to test the skills needed to run a successful vegetable growing business, from squash and onion quality control to tractor proficiency. A speech competition was then held, where the seven contestants spoke
about growing in a climate of change. “A big thank you to the team at South Pacific Seeds for supporting the competition,” said Austin. “There is so many names I can mention, but all the people who have helped me personally already know in their hearts that I am grateful for all the support they have given me.” Austin and Craig now go on to compete at the Young Grower of the Year 2019 title in Tauranga on 1 October. “I’m so excited to get stuck in and to see what new challenges and opportunities lay ahead!” Austin said. “My goal for the future is to carry out horticultural jobs overseas and see what ideas and techniques other growers are using, that we can use here in new Zealand and I would love to develop my knowledge in the industry!” Austin said “suicide and depression in the industry is something I hold close to my heart. There’s a lot of young growers committing suicide and that have depression. We need to understand we are all here for each other and its okay to talk about it.” The Depression Helpline number is 0800 111 757.
Georgia takes another win at Future Beef NZ By Jess Paton
Georgia Bullivant-Whitworth, from Tuakau College, recently competed at the Future Beef NZ competition. Out of the 71 handlers of beef steers that participated, Georgia won Champion Overall Handler, out of 81 other contestants, as well as first Intermediate Experienced Handler! “I’m just so overwhelmed!” said Georgia. “It’s a pretty big feat to beat pedigree breeders, who have been in the game for generations, with my beef dairy cross hand-reared calf!” Georgia’s ‘OJ’ got second Heavyweight Crossbred Hoof, first Heavyweight Crossbred Hook, Champion Heavyweight Hook, Grand Champion Hook, first Heavyweight Crossbred Overall, Champion Heavyweight Overall and Supreme Grand Champion! “Out of 46 steers ‘OJ’ came out on top,” said Georgia. “I couldn’t be prouder!” ‘Joey’ got fourth Lightweight Crossbred hoof, and ‘Pom Pom’ also placed third in Heavyweight Crossbred Hook.
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200 plasma donations for Pukekohe local Pukekohe local, Aaron Hermond, donated his 200th plasma donation last month. The donations are used to treat people who have lost a lot of blood from accidents or other trauma and people who have severe bleeding during surgery. Plasma is also used to create up to 12 lifesaving blood products which help to boost the immune system of people who have low levels of antibodies, control some autoimmune disorders where the patient’s own immune system is attacking their own tissues and provide special clotting factor concentrates for people with haemoohilia and other bleeding disorders.The NZ Blood Service say that plasma demand is increasing by five per cent every year. NZBS’s Ali, with Aaron, who has donated plasma 200 times. Plasma donations take about 60 minutes on the donation bed, and are different to giving whole blood. Giving plasma is an automated process where instead of donating whole blood, the donor gives only a certain part or component, e.g. plasma. The donor’s blood is collected, the red blood cells and plasma and platelets are separated, and then the red blood cells and platelets are returned to the donor using a process called ‘apheresis.’ An apheresis machine is used to collect plasma. The blood is taken from one arm (one needle only) and channelled through a sterile, disposable kit housed in a special machine - a cell separator. The separator automatically removes the plasma from the donor’s blood using a centrifuge and returns the rest to the donor using the same needle.
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The Gourd
We have this old story in Jonah 4:1-11 “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for [it is] better for me to die than to live. Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry? So Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and there made him a booth, and sat under it in the shadow, till he might see what would become of the city. And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made [it] to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief.
So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd. But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered. And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, [It is] better for me to die than to live. And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, [even] unto death. Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night: And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than six score thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and [also] much cattle?” Matthew 23:23-28 “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [Ye] blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. [Thou] blind Pharisee, cleanse first that [which is] within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men’s] bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.” In life we can so easily fall into this same trap, “To Major in Minors,” to get so focused on a little Gourd plant, than that of a whole city that is perishing, to have lost our focus, to start down the path of majoring in un-importants, to spending all our efforts and attention on a worthless weed that sprung up
overnight, which perished quickly, and then start omitting the weightier matters, our own personal Salvation, and then also ignoring the Salvation of all those perishing people around us.
Blokes make a date By Kylie Hall
During the summer months, we become slaves to the forever growing grass, and on sunny afternoons, many of us can be found attached to our rickety old lawn mowers.
Just like when sitting in an Airplane, they tell you to put on your own oxygen mask first, and then to help any around you that are struggling. Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” We must put our lives in order firstly, surrender fully to God, commit daily to his guidance and direction by reading daily the Bible, a couple of Chapters per day, Praying earnestly, and then quickly and obediently follow all the promptings and directions from the Holy Spirit.
Mark 16:14-16 {MSG} Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared and took them to task severely for their stubborn unbelief, refusing to believe those who had seen him raised up. Then he said, “Go into all the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all. Whosoever believes and is baptised is saved; whosoever refuses to believe is damned.” The problem with the Eleven, was that they were fixated upon a Gourd, they could not and did not want to see the big picture, wondrous things had happened, and they could only see and mourn over a Gourd, their private loss, while the perishing were stacked up all around them. With Pentecost, and the fullness of the Holy Spirit, they stopped fixating on worthless Gourd’s, their own woes, and got going at being concerned about the vast City around them, then the Gospel Commission began to spread out all over the world, Thomas is believed to have gone into India and died there, Luke is believed to have died in Egypt, Paul covered vast territories and Nations and died in Rome, Prophet Jeremiah is said to have died in England, so how far has your influence for God spread? Are you still alone under your Gourd, mourning its demise, or are you concerned about the Salvation of those all about you? Are you actually fixated on a Gourd and ignoring the pleas of the perishing in your own house and neighbourhood? “Like Jonah, you may lose your Gourd, but you cannot lose your God” – Charles H Spurgeon.
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In December 2017, Waiuku local, Don Wills, was happily tending to his lawns when out of the blue, his right leg decided to go quite wonky. “With my right leg dragging, I finished the lawns and went inside to have some lunch,” explains Don. Mmm, that sounds quite typical doesn’t it? A good Kiwi bloke notices something a bit weird going on with his body, but just keeps on going and has a bite to eat! Luckily, after giving it some thought (and munching his lunch) Don, aged 73, realised that maybe things weren’t working quite right, and took himself along to the Waiuku Medical Centre. Says Don, “I didn’t know what was happening, but when I got there, the people at the medical centre knew straight away that I had suffered a stroke.” A stroke is a brain attack. A sudden interruption of blood flow to part of the brain which causes the brain to stop working and damages brain cells. Those who know Don would regard him as a pretty fit and strong chap, who keeps himself active with farm and community work. “It was really hard when I had my stroke. My right side was just useless. I spent a month at Pukekohe Hospital working with their rehab team. They were excellent,” says Don. Don still suffers some long term effects of his stroke, such as some memory loss which can be frustrating, but he knows it could have been a lot worse. “I was too casual about my health before the stroke. Now I’m much more aware of my body and what it’s telling me. I’ve slowed down and made sure I take the recommended medication. Many men are like I was – too casual. We need to stop that and take better care of ourselves,” states Don. The Stroke Foundation advise that around 9,000 Kiwis suffer strokes each year, and often they are preventable. Strokes are the second largest killer in New Zealand and failing to
Waiuku local, Don Wills, is encouraging Franklin men to get a check up as we near Men’s Health Week.
detect and control high blood pressure, is noted as the single biggest cause of avoidable strokes. High blood pressure puts extra stress on your blood vessels, increasing the risk of bleeds and clots. A simple, quick and painless blood pressure check, could be a big help in avoiding a stroke. Many of our good Kiwi blokes are working well beyond what was once considered retirement age. My darling Dad has only just retired from full time work himself at the age of 76! And just like a good classic car, regular checks and minor repairs can help the classics keep on, keeping on going. So, menfolk - how about picking up the phone and booking yourself in with your medical centre for a simple, pain free, blood pressure check? Men’s health week starts on 10 June - that sounds like a nice deadline to sort yourself a date! And if in the meantime, something feels a bit weird or wonky, forget lunch and get yourself some medical assistance pronto.
Manabell murals grace Franklin By Jess Paton Tuakau’s mural, where the Blacksmith was located years ago.. PHOTO’S SUPPLIED
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Brigita Bell, the painter behind Manabell Design, has been hard at work making Franklin colourful! She has recently completed another two murals, one in Tuakau and one in Waiuku. Waiuku has been graced with a mural approximately 26 metre’s long, located on the building that used to be Waiuku New World. Brigita said “the mural is related to what the building will be used for in the future and features agriculture, old vehicles and tractors as well as animals like chickens and cows! I was commissioned by John Dickey from Knight & Dickey Transport to paint this mural.” “I was pleased to have it completed in time for Steel ‘n’ Wheels,” said Brigita. “I’m also expecting to be painting a lot more of the building before too long!” The mural is to the left of the Porter Bros Cafe and encompasses two walls. “I’m really thankful to have been given the opportunity to paint it as I’ve never painted tractors before and it was a nice new venture.” Tuakau’s latest mural is located on what used to be the Tuakau Blacksmiths building, sixty plus years ago. “It was completed on April 26, the day after Anzac Day, hence the poppy flower on the anvil as a tribute,” said Brigita. “It took me about six hours to paint.” Brigita said “what I like most about the mural is that it’s very different to what I usually paint so as always it’s a learning curve! I also enjoy interacting with the community as I paint!” Like all murals Brigita has done in Tuakau, this was commissioned by the Tuakau Districts and Development Association (TDDA), and can be found in the alley between the Tuakau Bottle’O and The Baker’s House. There will be more of Brigita’s murals popping up around the area so keep an eye out!
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Franklin firefighters at Sky Tower Stair Challenge Firefighters from Franklin helped make up the 1000 firefighters that climbed the Sky Tower on Saturday 18 May, for the Firefighters Sky Tower Stair Challenge. This year was the 15th anniversary of the challenge, a fundraising event to support Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC), and over $1.3 million dollars was raised.
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The oldest competitor at the event this year was Waiuku’s Jim Snedden, who is now 77 years old. He climbed the Sky Tower this year for his third year in full firefighting kit! Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade’s team raised $13,691.69 and came 15th out of 100 teams for the highest fundraising. Tuakau Fire Brigade were also hard at work, not only on Saturday climbing the tower, but also beforehand with fundraising and raffles. The fire fighters climbed 51 flights of stairs, 1,103 individual steps up the tower, wearing up to 25 kgs of equipment. Close to 21,000 people are living with a blood cancer in New Zealand and every day six New Zealanders are diagnosed with a blood cancer. That’s one person every four hours! The Pukekohe Fire Brigade team: photos by Nicole Ryan, The Jellyman’s and Liz Robertson.
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Counties Manukau Rugby announced recently that Scott Penney and Dale Tucker have joined Counties Manukau Rugby, as the Union’s new Commercial Manager and Rugby and Operations Manager respectively. Both men have already made significant contributions to rugby in the Counties Manukau region. Prior to joining Counties Manukau Rugby, Scott was a real estate agent for Bayleys selling residential and lifestyle properties. Scott also spent ten years with New Zealand Police servicing the Counties Manukau district. Scott was an accomplished rugby player, having played premier grade rugby in the Counties Manukau competition as well as first division club rugby in the UK. He played first five eighth in the last Manurewa team to win the Counties Manukau premier grade competition in 1998. He played 78 games for Manurewa as well as 53 games for the Drury premier team. Scott was the head coach of the Counties under 16 team and was a member of the coaching team that took the Heat to the final of the Farah Palmer Cup last year. He currently coaches the Karaka premier team. Dale joins the Union having recently sold his interest in the foreign exchange business that he co-founded in 2009. Dale spent over 20 years in the foreign exchange sector, whilst at the same time putting a huge amount of time into Pukekohe rugby and Counties rugby. He was the President of Pukekohe’s junior rugby club for four years, he has successfully coached the Counties Manukau Roller Mills team for the last four years and currently helps coach the Pukekohe High School 1st XV. Dale was a half back for the Pukekohe premier grade team that won the Counties Manukau competition in 1999. Counties Manukau Rugby said “we are very lucky to have two extremely capable and experienced individuals take up two pivotal roles within the Union. Furthermore, having two great club men working at the Union will help the Union to develop a long-lasting and effective relationship with our clubs which is fundamentally important to the Union.”
Clarks Beach slay the opposition For the past two years Clarks Beach COVIC team have been on fire, but nothing like they were at Waiuku Golf Club last Tuesday 7th May. While the host club team was busy winning the Challenge Matchplay Cup from Awhitu by a convincing 41 to 31 team points, the Clarks Beach Shield teamwas busy taking the course apart to win the day with 165 points from their top four players. Two of the team, Keith Sanders and Glen Guy, both shot 46 stable ford points while teammate Owen Shaw was one behind them on 45. The fact that the fourth and best of the other three team members scored only 28-points meant nothing much as their team was still 12-points clear of second placed Waiuku with 153-points. Onewhero was third on 152 with Awhitu and Hauraki fourth equal on 145. They were followed by Pukekohe (143), Maramarua (141), Wattle Downs (136), Huntly-Waiterimu (135). The COVIC Claret Jacket for Player of the Day was awarded to Keith Sanders along with a sleeve of balls from sponsor The Franklin Golf Shop. Waiterimu’s Nobbie Thorburn had the pleasure of scoring his first eagle, a two on the par four 14th hole. Leading Women player on the day was Awhitu’s Linda Blain with 40-points. She was one of six ladies in the 86 strong field who enjoyed a windless sunny day on a well presented golf course. The next and final qualifying round is at Wattle Downs on the 30th May 2019 where due to the nature of the nine hole course entries will be limited to club teams.
In a match between the two teams sitting at the foot of the league table, both teams were desperate for a win to hopefully turn their season around. Pukekohe Reserves started the match patiently, moving the ball around calmly, similar to how they have played all season. This time Pukekohe were able to take an early lead as some great build up play ended with a cross to the far post which was headed home by Seb Simson. Moments later, further patient play between the Pukekohe back three resulted in Clint Hotson spotting a run by Seb Simson and picked him out with a piercing through ball to put the striker through on goal who despatched the ball calmly past the keeper into the back of the net. The game then opened up as Eastern Suburbs started to find their feet and create some great chances. Seb Simson was then awarded a penalty for being taken down in the area and unselfishly handed the ball to Ted Kim the who slotted the penalty away. Pukekohe go into the half 3-0 up, rewarded with goals for the nice football they were displaying. Eastern Suburbs started the second half strong wanting to turn that 3-0 deficit around and had some good chances that forced Pukekohe’s goalkeeper Cole Glenn into some great saves to keep the away team at bay. In the run of play Pukekohe put more grief on the away team with a cracking run down the righthand side by Oliver Simson who then drilled a ball across the face of the goal to be tapped home by substitute Reuben Sonneveld, to score his first senior goal for the club. Tired legs showing on both teams allowed both teams to attack defences with a bit more space. Late into the game Pukekohe finished off Eastern suburbs with a corner that was floated into the back post and acrobatically finished by one of the most senior players on the pitch, birthday boy Chris Rowe. The game ended 5-0 and Pukekohe got the result they had been threatening for a few weeks in a performance where everyone in the Pukekohe squad played exceptionally well. The man of the match for the day was very difficult to choose but went to Chris Rowe for a strong performance all round. Seb Simson was a close second. Goal scorers: Seb Simson (2), Ted Kim, Reuben Sonneveld, Chris Rowe.
Franklin United v Albany After a run of positive results and improvements Albany United was a good opportunity to benchmark our season to date as they have had similar results but also beaten Waiheke in the Chatham Cup. Albany started sharply, their organised attacks proving difficult to come to grips with and they promptly went 2-0 ahead. Franklin never dropped their heads but were lifted before halftime by two special finishes by Jake McCoy and the increasing influence of Kartik Kumar. McCoy bringing his season tally so far to 9 goals. After going to the break on level terms the team returned to play with renewed purpose and belief. The teams were unable to be separated for the next 40 minutes as Albany were equally determined to take points from the game. Some stellar defending from Ben Fletcher in goal and left fullback and PIC Insurance Brokers Player of the Day Jaedyn Hancock keeping the fixture alive. In the 90th minute substitute Prashneel Roy gave Franklin the lead after good team work with Kumar the provider. Icing on the cake to Stefan van der Heijden fittingly in injury time as by this stage he was hobbling but unable to be replaced. Final score 4-2 making five weeks undefeated. Our Reserves team went down 4-1.
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I read your recent Pokeno Highway Patrol article with interest. I’m sure the road policing units around New Zealand believe On Thursday 16th May, over 80 people they are doing a good job and in most part from local businesses gathered at a they are. nominees cocktail evening at ANZ Pukekohe to celebrate being nominated Road deaths are increasing annually so he Waikato River off Murray Road, Pukekawa. for the 2019 Pukekohe Business the Sergeant’s comment of ‘being visible Association’s Best Council.” in Business Awards. the District and increasing awareness’ is not working. egal PBA Manager Kendyl Sullivan said shethey was The spokesperson said Focusing on speeding drivers is like parkek a rapthave with the of nominations reno number information as to when ing the ambulance at the bottom of the hill. s were ceived this year with a record 101 local busithey were dumped. “We have no Driver education should be the focus. iver nesses nominated across five categories information that links it to any We all see it, a patrol car parked on the wa at Health and Beauty, Retail, Manufacturing and other dumping or carcasses or ofside of the road and everyone is good. Out Trade, Hospitality and Professional Services. the fal in the region. We also have no of sight around the corner the irresponsible The categories will be judged on feedback m from a mystery shopper and the nominated information to suggest the cardrivers are off again. business’ submission. casses were stolen. If there is inIf we are serious about sorting out the There are also special awards for People’s formation to support that, it tragedies on our roads I believe unmarked cil said Choice, Community Recognition, and Finalbe reported to police.” patrol cars are needed, lots of them and ssists should Choice. People’s choice is decided entirely If vote, illegal dumping is in water not just a fleet of Holden commodores but us via by public opening May 28th. finalists in the Pukekohe Bestcover in Business call the 365-day Waia mixture of makes, even some utes. Tarwho re- Thethen will be announced in Districts Post on kato Regional Council number, get the bad driving and there is plenty to their Awards the 28th May. 0800 800 401. If the dumping is choose from. n said. The Pukekohe Best in Business awards funcland then immediately conYou touched on some, tailgating, unsafe nitial- tionon Luke Choi (C3F) Johnny (Johnny’s Steakhouse) is on July 27 at the Pukekohe Indian Astact Waikato District Council on overtaking, slow drivers in the right hand e riv- sociation Hall. 0800492 452. lane on the motorway, the use of hand held were What are your thoughts? Email cell phones, not indicating, going through in it, jess@thepost.nz compulsory stops. Stop these motorists with by and ask them why they are doing it. 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 Jacqui Misa, Deborah Walsh (Home and Away Cleaning Services) and Theresa Meachen (ASB changing their attitude….in my opinion. Pukekohe) Chris L.
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Knitting Grannies helping thousands of babies A chance remark has put beautiful handknitted garments on thousands of babies born across south Auckland. When Joan Loader, from Pukekohe, armed with bootees and a hat went to hospital to visit her grand-daughter and meet her new great grandchild, one of the nurses remarked ‘here comes the knitting granny!’ It was like casting on the stitches and Joan went home and talked to friends, put a few feelers out, and before she knew it, the ‘Knitting Grannies’ were off and in full production mode. That was 17 years ago and now, every second Wednesday, Joan’s home is crammed with people battling to be heard over the clack-clack of flying knitting needles. They like to be referred to as ladies, though Joan says a staffer from the Middlemore Foundation, where all the knitting goes to be distributed to new mums, once dubbed them ‘Knitting Angels.’ With wool and needles at hand, Joan’s grannies set about making hundreds of items a year. The clothing and blankets they make are gifted to the area’s newest citizens. “Middlemore has a ‘Knitter Natter’ we go to from time to time for all the women who donate, and you wouldn’t believe how much is there,” Joan says. “They call it all their ‘little gifts of love’, which is rather nice.” Keeping up production doesn’t come cheap, and Franklin Local Board has chipped in through its local grants rounds over the years to keep the wool coming. “I suppose we are mostly women who grew up knitting baby clothes because back in the day that’s just what you did,” Joan said. “But it is nice to see your skills used and to feel like you are contributing, doing something useful for the community, even if you are never going to see the little ones you’re helping.” The Knitting Grannies knit in every colour imaginable, making for a colourful display when the clothes are laid out to be packed in large rubbish sacks for the hospital - as many as eight at a time, with hundreds of items in them. Once it’s gone, they just fire up the jug for some more tea, and start all over again, safe in the knowledge the Middlemore Foundation will make sure south Auckland’s babies, and children admitted to Kidz First Children’s Hospital, have something warm to wear. Angela Fulljames, Franklin Local Board Chair, said “the Knitting Grannies are a wonderful example of how much good the voluntary sector does for our community. It’s not just the good they do for those children and babies, it’s the coming together to have a common purpose and contribute to the community. “What might seem like something quite simple is really something much greater than that. The board has been really pleased to support the Knitting Grannies.”
Rangatahi Matter coming to Franklin Arts Centre
Teenagers will be reminded that they matter through ‘Rangatahi Matter,’ an upcoming photography exhibition by Denise Matene, at the Franklin Arts Centre. Denise said “teenagers hang out at my place. They get along and have fun. But in some cases there is also depression, suicidal thoughts and rage. With some there’s a history already. My reason for capturing these images is to let people see these teens. I think what will happen to them in a few years. Where will they be? Will they still be here?” When Denise was 15 her family relocated as her Dad had a share-milking position in Pukekohe. “It was here that I became a Mum at 16. I have since raised five children with my husband who sadly passed away two years ago which had a huge impact on us all. After losing my husband we then endured my father passing away 11 months after.” She started doing photography in standard four, aged ten. Denise said “I had a Hanimex camera with a little square flash and took black and white photos at school of other kids. I always took photos and my poor mum had to pay to develop them!” “Then I only shared them with my family,” said Denise. “It wasn’t until I met Nansi Thompson at the Franklin Arts Centre gallery, that I started to feel that I was a photographer and she encouraged me to show my work. Even though I did a photography course at Manukau Tech in 2015, I never showed my work to anyone.” Denise said she wants to carry on with her photography and her story telling. “I know I am not a psychologist, I can’t help in that way,” she said. “But I hope I can help give kids a voice by communication via photography. These photos are real; they are about our daily lives! These photos show Rangatahi matter.” The exhibition opening is on Saturday 1 June at 10:30am and it will run through til the 15 June 2019. Tamari at home PHOTO BY DENISE MATENE
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The Pohutakawa Tree By Sylvia Devlin
A rousing haka at the end of OSPA’s (Onewhero Society of Performing Arts) season of Bruce Mason’s The Pohutukawa Tree had the whole cast, and I suspect many in the audience, in tears. Mike Morrow, who played orchard owner Clive Atkinson, said “I was honoured, blessed and completely awed by it,” a sentiment echoed by all. On first reading, Bruce Mason’s The Pohutukawa Tree doesn’t immediately grip. It takes a visionary person to see its potential and help bring it to life. Robin Carter-Stuart was that person, nudging the play’s directors, Jess and Scott Lorimer, towards taking it on. “Prejudice and preconceived ideas about ideologies, ethnicity and human relationships still exist in our society,” Robin said. “Even though this play was written in the very early 1950’s, many of those prejudices have persisted over the intervening decades, whether we like to admit it or not. The themes running through this play are still current and valid. I just felt it was a story that needed to be told.” There were extremely strong performances from the whole cast, but particular mention must be made of Angela Nesbit’s portrayal of Aroha Mataira, matriarch of her tribe and mother to teenagers, Queenie (Majenta Grant) and Johnny (Hunter Karaka). Clinging to the last acre of ancestral land, despite urging from her tribe to join them at their new settlement on the coast, Aroha is beset by troubles caused by both children, on top of which Rev. Athol Sedgwick (Paul Taylor) challenges her faith, begging her to strip herself of pride and seize the opportunity to live as the honoured elder of her tribe. In the final moving scene, Aroha chooses to die alone at home. Other notable performances came from Tiaan Kriek as Roy McDowell, Mike Morrow, and Karen Yates as Isobel Atkinson. Carter-Stuart’s set design – who will ever forget the tree and how it drooped towards decay, matching Aroha’s decline towards her eventual death? – was extraordinary, utilising the full width of the stage. And the sheer screen that enabled re-enactments of historical moments, beautifully lit, to take place behind the on-stage action was inspired, bringing a new dimension to the use of the space. As President of OSPA, I could conceivably be accused of being biased, so here’s what people had to say about The Pohutukawa Tree: “Stunned by the cast, the costumes, the sounds, the set and the ‘story’. Emotional, thought-provoking and a little disturbing. Thank you to all of you for creating this from Bruce Mason’s play - I am still stunned!” “The play was fantastic! I was consumed by it the whole way through - such a powerful play and so well acted. The sets were excellent too - not cluttered at all and set the scene so well. A huge pat on the back for everyone involved.” OSPA’s theatre is in Onewhero, just a ten minute drive from the Tuakau Bridge. With a drama club history that spans 70 years, the theatre was opened in 2008, with plays having previously been staged in the community hall. Always striving for excellence, The Pohutukawa Tree has set an extremely high bar for others to be inspired by. OSPA’s mission is to bring the arts to the community. To keep up with what’s on offer, visit facebook. com/ospa.nz.
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CONTACT Gary Denny Mobile: 0275 908 696 • Phone: 09 238 5369 Email: aucklandsewing@gmail.com
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TUESDAY 21 MAY 2019
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Marketplace
CLEANING WE specialise in commercial cleaning of vacant houses, end of tenancy cleans. We clean top to bottom including carpet cleaning & windows. Free Quotes. Spring Clean 09 235 9333 / 027 272 6249.
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GRAZING
IN MEMORIAM
GRAZING req.until early July for 24-36 dairy cows. Ph.Wendy, 021 155 1094
HANCOCK Peter 15 May 2005. Missing you every day, but especially today. Pam, Kate, Dan, James, Alissa, Blair, Toni, Nick, Holly, Zippora, Ryan, Abbey and baby Lachie Peter.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE NEED HELP AROUND THE HOUSE?
MAINTENANCE
Small trees and hedges cut. A general home tidy up. Call Chris 027 236 3350 smalltreesandhedges.co.nz
EXTERIOR house washing. Water blasting of decks & paths. Moss & mould treatment. Free Quotes. Spring Clean Ph: 235 9333/ 027 272 6249.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Franklin Local Board meeting
Meeting Dates The following meetings will be held during May 2019. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.
PN14000-FC
Ph: Fearon 0800 123 1633 021 123 1633
COUNCIL Waikato District Council
A meeting will be held on Tuesday 4 June, 9.30am in the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe.
COMMITTEES
Find out more: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
FIREWOOD MACROCARPA, 2 Cube $180. Ph: 027 235 1003
FREE FREE Drop off depot for all your metal, appliances, Electric/Electronic Waste Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Ph: 235 5769. www.recycleallyourstuff.co.nz
FOR LEASE 12X5M Mancave – Double Hitop container, workshop/storage, with power. $250p/w. Ph: Sam: 021 671 960, 0800 924 858. 12X2.5 Sheila’s Shed – Hitop container, workshop/storage. $125p/w. Waiuku Business Park – Phone Sam: 021 671 960, 0800 924 858. OFFICE spaces for lease in the Waiuku Business Park Ph: Sam: 021 671 960, 0800 924 858.
MUDLARKS 2019 AGM
Time for a cup of tea and a chat at the end.
PUBLIC NOTICE AWHITU DISTRICT SCHOOL Board of Trustees’ Election
GLENBROOK, close to Steel Mill, 3BR, 2 Toilets & Showers, new garage, in the farm, newly renovated, available in 2-3 wks, 4wks bond, Rent $500pw, Contact Paramjit 0274415656.
FOR SALE HAY for sale - $12 per bale + GST. Phone 027 309 0716 COCKY’S CORNER For fencing & roofing iron, timber, hardware, plywood, pavers, gates, garden sheds & more. 123 Queen St, Waiuku. Ph: 235 9880 or 235 2386.
Rentals ARE YOU LOOKING FOR EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT? We were voted the best real estate agency & best letting agency in the world & we are at your service. Call us and talk about your property management requirements p/w
Nominations are invited for the election of 4 parent representatives to the board of trustees.
Waiuku – 65 Hamilton Dr
2 brm, 1 bthrm, single carport, no pets
Now
$380
A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself. Both parts of the form must be signed. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on Friday 24 May 2019 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement and photograph. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours, 8.30am-3.15pm. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes at noon on Friday 7 June 2019.
Awhitu – 10 Colbeck Rd
3 brm, 1 bthrm, heat pump, pets considered
Now
$420
Waiuku – 123A Kitchener Rd
3 brm, 1 bthrm, pets considered
30 May
$480
Waiuku – 90 Sandspit Rd
3 brm, 1 bthrm, single garage, pets considered
27 May
$550
Waiuku – 17 McCall Dr
4 brm, 2 bthrm, dble garage, pets considered
7 Jun
$580
FOR RENT
Meremere Community Committee Thursday 9 May, 7.00pm. Meremere Community Hall, Heather Green Ave, Meremere. Taupiri Community Board Monday 13 May, 6.00pm. Memorial Hall, Greenlane Rd, Taupiri. A public forum will be held at the commencement of the meeting. Raglan Board Tuesday 14 May, 2.00pm. Supper Room, Town Hall, Bow St, Raglan. A public forum will be held at 1.30pm. Ngaruawahia Community Board Tuesday 14 May, 6.00pm. A public forum will be held at the commencement of the meeting. Pokeno Community Committee Tuesday 14 May, 7.00pm. Pokeno Community Hall, Cnr Great South Road & Market Street, Pokeno. Huntly Community Board Tuesday 21 May, 6.00pm. Riverside Rooms, Main St, Huntly A public forum will be held at the commencement of the meeting.
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
BARFOOT & THOMPSON WAIUKU 09 235 6946 waiuku.rental@barfoot.co.nz Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm
Meetings held in April 2019 The following meetings were held during April 2019 at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia, and were not previously notified: Waters Governance Board The general nature of the matters transacted at this meeting was: • Board Delegations Update; • Rate Rebate Implications; • Branding of the Waters Business; • Contract Negotiations; • Location Update.
Nominations are invited for the election of three parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.
You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself. Both parts of the form must be signed. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on Friday 31st May 2019 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement and photograph. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes noon on Friday 14th June 2019. Darlene Goodall Returning Officer
Tuesday 28 May, 10.00am
Tamahere Community Committee Monday 6 May, 7.30pm. Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere.
Board of Trustees’ Election
A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.
Wednesday 29 May, 9.00am
Onewhero-Tuakau Community Board Monday 6 May, 7.00pm. Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau. A public forum will be held at the commencement of the meeting.
Avail
GLENBROOK SCHOOL
Tuesday 28 May, 9.00am
Te Kauwhata Community Committee Wednesday 1 May, 7.00pm. St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata.
RENTALS
Beds/Baths
PARENT ELECTION NOTICE
Infrastructure
COMMUNITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES
Address
Nona King, Returning Officer
Tuesday 21 May, 9.00am
Water Governance Board
Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust Inc Tuesday, 4th June 2019 at 7pm. Waiuku at The Lions Station, Belgium St. All members and supporting public are invited to attend. Reports, election of executive and committee.
Monday 13 May, 9.00am
Policy & Regulatory
OTHER DECISION MAKING BODIES
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019, 7:30am (previously advertised to commence at 1:00pm) Note: In the event that the business of any Committee is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later date scheduled by the Committee prior to adjournment. This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
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