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V8’s roar into Pukekohe By Joyce Brewer
This weekend saw the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship roll into Pukekohe Park Raceway for the 2019 ITM Auckland SuperSprint. ll It came as no surprise at all that the local’s hopes were pinned on current series leader Scott McLaughlin claiming the record for the most wins in a single Supercars season and on Sunday they were not disappointed. It also came as no surprise that Scott was the crowd favourite and his youngest fans, who were treated to a free ticket for the practice session on Friday, were not disappointed as the supercar driver took time out to take photos and sign autographs for his adoring fans. Cheering on their favourite driver from pit lane were a group of children from Waiuku Primary who were a few of the lucky ones to get chosen from their school to attend. Needless to say they were all super excited and pumped to be so close to the action where they experienced a bombardment and overload on the senses with the thundering noise from the V8 engines, the smell of burning fuel and rubber mixed with ground tremors as the race cars went roaring past.
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Scott McLaughlin and keen fan, Mercedez. PHOTO: JOYCE BREWER
Waiuku Primary school kids getting into the action. PHOTO: JOYCE BREWER
The weekend’s racing was plagued with controversy for one half of the Red Bull Holden Racing Team which saw Jamie Whincup stripped from his second place position on Saturday and then penalised with a pit lane drive through after passing the safety car on Sunday which saw him lose the four second lead he had over 2nd position Scott McLaughlin. Whincup’s team mate Shane Van Gisbergen kept the fan’s hopes alive and led from pole position on Saturday to take out the win and ultimately taking home the coveted Jason Richard’s Trophy after finishing second to Scott McLaughlin in the penultimate race on Sunday. In the press conference after the race Shane’s reaction to the weekend’s success was down to
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earth, saying “pretty cool weekend obviously both days were really good and had a lot of fun. Today the car wasn’t as good and not as clean in qualifying, the first stint in the race was average but then got better and better. Couldn’t quite get to Scotty at the end but a pretty cool weekend.” So even though our Kiwi driver’s and Kiwi racing overall had a great result, possibly the best they could have hoped for, the decisions made by race control left many of the other teams frustrated and bewildered which will no doubt add to the racetrack drama and make for a very interesting lead up as the circuit heads off to Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 1000 next month.
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It was pleasing to see the Government launch their proposal for a National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Land from a Pukekohe farm recently. Whilst the Council Unitary Plan has attempted to put in place protections and steps to mitigate reverse sensitivity issues that arise from subdivision of farm land in to no productive farming uses, having a National Policy Statement will give Council’s far greater ability to determine what should or should not be allowed in areas of highly productive land as we have in Pukekohe. Of course this does have a negative impact on the property rights of those who might own farms or properties within those areas if they decide they wish to cease taking advantage of the valuable soils and cash in on what could be COMMENTS & OPINIONS
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higher returns by subdividing as has occurred in the past. However, in my view, you can’t have your cake and eat it too as the saying goes. There will always be the ability to sell properties if that is the desire, what hopefully will not be achieved is inappropriate use of those highly productive soils to grown houses. Getting the right balance is the key thing here. Believe me when I say that the Bhana’s have been unrelenting in their drive to have this type of encroachment onto our best soils halted and to them I say well done gents. This is a big step in the right direction. I would like to see thought the Government take another step though. Protecting great soils is one thing, what we have to try to do is protect the ability of farmers to carry out their lawful and legitimate business without fear of attracting complaints about reverse sensitivity which are common in areas of rural urban interface. I am interested in the recent changes in New South Wales, Australia where new legislation called the Right To Farm legislation has been introduced. It has been described as “a
nuisance shield to protect farmers in areas of urban sprawl from complaints about what are deemed normal farming practices.” I am aware of complaints from new residents in both urban and lifestyle block areas close to farms about such horrors as noise from tractors, the mooing of pesky cows and the disgusting behavior of amorous bulls and cows doing what they do. Gates have been opened on paddocks to remove the smell of cows fertilizing their paddocks as they eat so visitors can enjoy their BBQ and pinot noir. Seriously though, these things happen so legislation that protects farmers doing their business is needed alongside protection for soils. The NSW laws also introduce more and stronger offences to deal with those who willfully trespass on farms with the intention of stopping farmers undertaking their legitimate farming activities. I will also be interested in how the protection of our soils fits in with the Government’s plans to force councils to loosen up development rules which has long been signaled. Hopefully the Ministers are talking with each other.
It was only a few months ago, as a thank you for a great favour, I hunted down the managers and the sports stars themselves to ask them about their achievements and success. For Districts Post readers I asked them about success and winning. Peter Ligier is a two times MMA champion and 6th ranked in Western Europe. Peter told me, “for me it’s how bad do you want it. Never forget why you fight. Each fighter has a personal goal, so I think it’s different for everyone else. We all have our own experiences, determination. Just try. If you fall, come back stronger, learn about your mistakes.” Barbara Kendall is staring in TV2’s Treasure Island. She was born in Papakura and has won gold, silver and bronze at Olympic level. I asked her at the start line of the 1992 Olympics was the focus just to win, win, win? “I knew that I could win as my brother had
won in 1998. The belief was in my subconscious which is always important in winning. The relaxed state is the most important part of winning. I call it letting go,” she said. Paul Kingsman is a NZ Olympic bronze medallist. Paul told me he was always a great dreamer. “I always saw myself succeeding and could vividly imagine what that looked like and felt like. The picture was very clear.” Chad le Clos beat Michael Phelps in swimming to win gold in London 2012. Chad said one of his favourite personal quotes is “it’s not about how many gold medals you win, its how many times you come back from adversity.” Thanks to Peter, Barbara, Paul and Chad. If I can then you can too. Get out there! Hope there is something here for you to draw inspiration from. See you next time.
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1 From Saturday 7 September, children aged 5 to 15, using a registered AT HOP card will be able to travel free on Auckland Transport’s bus, train and select ferry services during weekends and public holidays. Children under the age of five already travel free with a paying adult at any time. This change comes as part of the $1.1 million contribution from Auckland Council towards public transport initiatives announced earlier in the year. Phil Goff, Auckland Mayor, said the free travel will encourage the next generation of public transport users. “We’re spending more than ever before on building our public transport network across the region. Aucklanders are embracing transport choice, with more than 100 million
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journeys taken on public transport in the past year.” He said making public transport free for under 16’s on weekends and public holidays will encourage more people to leave their cars at home and use existing capacity. “Every person on public transport is one less car on the roads, helping to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion.” Colin Homan, AT Group Manager of Integrated Networks says public transport will now be accessible for all young Aucklanders. “We’re really excited about this, families will be able to enjoy some time together and explore the region without worrying about the traffic.” To find out what you need to do or for more information, visit at.govt.nz/childweekendfares
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As part of Te Wiki o te Reo Maori or Maori Language Week, we at Districts Post thought it would be a novel idea to investigate the Maori interpretations of our local place name’s and have uncovered some very interesting stories.
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Awhitu/Longing to Return - Literally the meaning of Awhitu is to feel regret for, to yearn for. At one time the people at the settlement near the heads of the Manukau Harbour were forced to abandon their pa because of the depredations of the taniwha Kaiwhare. The place was named because of their longing to return to the land they loved. Patumahoe/Patu (weapon or to strike), Mahoe (timber of a native tree) - In a battle at this place a chief was killed with a mahoe stake. Tuakau/To Stand by the Shore of the River There was a commanding view down the Waikato River for some miles from this place. Waiuku/Wai (water), Uku (white clay or Maori soap) - According to local legend, a high born woman came here to choose a husband. The first chief presented was good-looking but did not impress the woman. His brother who was in the kumara plantation was hurriedly summoned and scrubbed with white clay from the stream to make himself presentable. Other place name’s interpreted were: Aka Aka/fibrous roots, Hunua/infertile high country, Maramarua/two months, Mauku/ small ground ferns, Onewhero/red beach, Otaua/the place of the war party, Paerata/the ridge of the rata tree, Pokeno/turbid or night in the underworld, Pukekohe/hill where the kohekohe grows, Puni/the encampment or to be blocked up, Te Kauwhata/the empty storehouse, Waikato/full flowing river, Waipipi/ where the Pipi (shellfish) are found Translations from ‘Maori place names, their meaning and origins’ 4th edition, A.W Reid.
The call went out across Facebook pages near and far. “Give us your vote” they asked, and the people did just that. The landmark rescue at Port Waikato carried out by our highly skilled rescue teams back in May, has won the International Maritime Rescue Federation’s People’s Choice Award for 2019 at a glitzy awards night in London.
The award was determined by how much support each nominated rescue received, and our Kiwi team had the biggest fan base. Representatives from Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi, Coastguard New Zealand and Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter were present at the awards evening, and we can be sure that a few corks were popped! PHOTO: Facebook
Mankind win window dressing competition Each year the Pukekohe Business Association in conjunction with Supersprint motorsport runs a local w i n d ow d re s s i n g c o m p e t i t i o n t o highlight motor racing at Pukekohe Park racetrack. This is part of the Supersprint Championship sponsored by ITM. Mankind entered the competition and were thrilled to be declared the winners.
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Counties Quilt Exhibition a delight By Jess Paton jess@districtspost.media
The Counties Country Quilter’s recently held a successful exhibition at the Pukekohe Indian Hall with a large array of quilts, wall hangings, collage and art pieces were well received. A record number of people came along to enjoy the experience this year.
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The 2019 Viewer’s Choice Award went to Margaret Stormont’s ‘Sophisticats’ quilt, featuring many lively whimsical cats having fun. Other prizewinners were chosen by the merchants who provided the prizes. These included ‘The Country Yard’ - Sue Helleur, ‘House of Patchwork’ - Loris Osborne, ‘A Ribbon Rose’ - Barbara Murray,
‘Amiee’s Homestead’ - Marie White and ‘Purple Challenge’ - Christene Hart. Cher yl Pollock, Counties Country Quilting Club President, said they had received lots of positive feedback on both the high quality of the quilts on display and the wide variety of work on show. Counties Country Quilting Club is thankful for the support of the local community as well as quilters from quilt groups in Te Kauwhata, Counties Manukau, Waiuku, Warkworth and Auckland, to name a few. Many stayed to enjoy the refreshments and catch up with friends, while others took the opportunity to purchase from the wide variety of fabrics and notions on offer from the merchants from Helensville, Whangarei and Palmerston North.
Tuakau teen to represent NZ as judge at Perth Royal Show Tuakau’s Georgia Bullivant-Whitworth is chasing her goals and ticking them off fast! The 18 year old will be a New Zealand representative for the Dairy Judge and Beef Judge classes at the Perth Royal Show in 2021! She is currently in her last year of school at Tuakau College and cattle have always been her passion, despite not coming from a cattle background. She got her first calf club calf when she was six years old – a tiny Jersey heifer calf off the bobby truck. From there, she had beef calves and became more competitive, devoting her spare time to what she called her ‘fluffy little passion.’ At eleven years old she purchased her first pedigree Belgian Blue animal, ‘Bootylicious’, a heifer that turned heads wherever she went. Fast-forward a few years and now Georgia has her own pedigree Belgian Blue stud, TruBlu, which involves a devout breeding programme with some of the best Belgian Blues in the country. Her passion has enabled her to travel the world and she says she’s not finsihed yet! She wants to be a vet and is just as enthused about cattle showing as she was when she started 12 years ago. Earlier this year, she competed at the recent Future Beef NZ competition and 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!
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Wrights Jewellers are excited to announce the arrival of the ‘Journeys Of The Heart’ Collection, an exclusive diamond and gemstone collection in their Pukekohe Jewellery store this month. Journeys of the Heart is a 100 + piece collection of spectacular diamonds and gemstones hand selected for their high quality makes, uniqueness, design and beauty. Featured in the collection are some of our exclusive brands including PASSION8 Diamonds, a precision cut diamond which gives you a superior diamond that will give you extraordinary sparkle. A stunning selection of Meadowlark Ceremonial rings will also be featured in the collection. Designed to celebrate love, each ring is handmade in their Auckland studio and can be customised to reflect you and your beloved.
It goes without saying that jewellery holds a great importance to us, jewellery is so much more than ornaments or accessories, the jewellery we treasure today will become precious heirlooms passed through each generation. Representing lifetimes of significant moments from first loves, to forever loves, precious friendships, children, milestone achievements and sometimes even losses. A jewellery box is filled with treasures that recount your hearts journey and every piece selected for the Journeys of the Heart collection is a worthy addition to your jewellery box. Rhian and the team at Wrights Jewellers are excited to showcase this collection of stunning jewellery to their clients. The collection will be in store for a limited time only from the 23rd of September until the 9th of October. During this time Wrights Jewellers invite you to visit them at 149 King Street in Pukekohe to view, delight in and try on this remarkable collection of jewels. A special VIP evening will also be held on Thursday 26th September from 4pm - 6pm which you are invited to
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Nestled in the fertile lands of Patumahoe, the Oete Goat Farm is like an oasis in the middle of green pastures… it’s idyllic… accompanied by a soft background music of contented munching, occasional goat greetings, and a pungent buck odour. Oete means small stream, and although I couldn’t see one in the miles of green, the picture is just perfect anyway. The 120ha farm of chicory, grass and clover is specifically grown as the primary source of feed for the goats, making up 80 percent of their diet. About every two weeks the pasture is tested to balance the carbohydrates and proteins to ensure the goats get an even diet. The rest is made up of other roughages and locally-sourced feeds including silage, canola, goat pellets and brewers’ grain.
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I was surprised that the goats are housed in open-sided barns and not out in the lush pastures but it’s because they have no tolerance for worms. “A sheep can get up to a 10,000 worm count however if goats get up to 1,500 they will probably keel over,” says Matt. “They also can’t repel water. Their skin in much thinner, they sunburn quickly and they can get sick really easily.” Here was me thinking it was normal to have a goat as a lawn mower. “These girls are more couch potatoes and prefer to be inside.” Remaining dry yourself is also beneficial during our wet winters. “It wasn’t unusual for me to get up at 2am and move my cows during a rain event, but now I can sleep peacefully knowing that my animals are dry and warm. It’s a nice way to farm actually.” Matt and Sarah Bolton have now been doing this for the past five years. Matt says, “I was a sheep, beef, dairy farmer down in the Wairarapa. We always appreciated goats and decided we needed another challenge. We love the goats. They are probably the most enjoyable animal I have ever worked with.” Sarah is originally from Ramarama so it’s also a home coming for her. As one of New Zealand’s largest goat milking herds producing some of the highest quality goat milk products in the world, the animals are milked twice daily on a 56 bail ‘goatary’, a dairy cow milking system specifically converted to accommodate caprine. The milk is then supplied to NIG Nutritionals
multi-million dollar plant in Paerata, which is then blended with vitamins and minerals resulting in premium infant formula. This product is finding a strong market in mainland China, South East Asia and the Middle East. There are several different breeds of goat at the farm; Tolenburg, Anglo Nubian, British Alpine and Saanan, which are the main commercial goat used for milking, and Oete has bred all their current stock. Humans have been milking goats for about 9,000 years so it’s not a new thing, in fact it is cow milk that is considered to be a very new thing. “The milk is better tolerated by the human stomach, it is high in Vitamin A, it’s A2, it’s an anti-inflammatory, and has a medium sized fat molecule similar to human milk. Cows only came onto the scene because they can produce more milk and therefore are able to better meet demand.” Due to this digestibility, the farm has been supplying the Severe Allergy Unit in Auckland helping patients with dermatitis, eczema and skin problems. Goats are also far less impact on the environment. “If we kept this as a dairy farm, the nitrogen leaching would be at about 41%. As a goat farm we currently have it down to about 11% but we are working towards getting it down to as close to 5% as possible.” By using limited nitrogen application, having the goats inside, containing runoff and with area specific planting, the farm is able to control the environmental impact and, everything is reused where possible. Even the bedding sawdust is either composted or goes to a local farmer for fertiliser. Community involvement is an important part of this operation. “We are proud of what we do and like showing it off. We think it’s really important to educate people about what we are doing and about goat farming.” Part of this involvement is having kids available for school Calf clubs. “Many people can’t keep a goat into maturity so it enables children the opportunity to learn about and interact with goats.” After the goats have completed their calf club commitments, the farm then buys them back and the family are welcome to visit as often as they like. “We have hundreds of pets here, you can be having a pretty average day and come in here (the shed) and be entertained by the end of it. They love human interaction and are neat animal. Everybody here has got at least one favourite goat.” By the end of my tour, I decided that I should stick to my day job as I would make a dreadful goat farm employee, I would spend the whole day just cuddling, feeding and stroking goats.
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This modern brick and tile home is set on 268sqm built in a lovely established sub-division. This property is on a shared driveway with one other property, 3 double bedrooms, master has ensuite and walk in robe. Open plan living with amazing space in the annex/attic. Double garage with laundry. Fully fenced back yard. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.
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Franklin Local Board transport budget put to full use With elections looming, the Franklin Local Board has just $485 in its Transport Capital Fund to hand over to the incoming board. The board has committed $2,855,965 of its $2,856,450 budget to projects that saw extensive kerb and channel work completed around Beachlands’ First and Second View avenues, and where the town centre gardens were also upgraded.
Those projects cost more than $900,000 and another $1.2 million has been committed to more kerb and channel work in the same area, and at Shelley Bay and Karaka roads. Firm cost estimates and preliminary designs go to the new board next February. Another $80,000 has been committed for electronic warning signs being trialled by the New Zealand Transport Authority for the Tourist Road-Monument Road intersection accident blackspot, and $180,000 for Station Road
parking and pedestrian plans in Pukekohe. The board approved the intersection project but because the trial was not accepting more sites, reserved the funding until results were known. Firm costs for Station Road identified a funding shortfall but in June the board was able to commit $320,000 from its Auckland Transport Community Safety Fund to guarantee the project, which is now being progressed for delivery. The $20 million safety fund is allocated
across all 21 local boards, with $5 million in the 2019/2020 financial year and $15 million over 2020/2021. Franklin has also seen funding for intersection improvements centred on Gun Club Road, at Queen Street and Victoria Avenue, and at Racecourse and Kitchener roads. There are also improvements on Taurangaruru Road and pedestrian crossings for Clevedon village and Patumahoe’s Woodhouse Road.
Principal censured for illegal ‘suspension’ of boy A former principal of Onewhero Area School, Greg Fenton, has been censured for not following the correct legal process to suspend a child.
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Greg, who was principal of Onewhero Area School in 2016 when this occured, kept the 10 year old boy at home informally for almost three weeks after the boy touched three girls in the chest and genital areas. The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal has censured Fenton because he did not suspend the boy formally, triggering a board of trustees meeting, until 13 school days after he suspended him informally. Greg is no longer at the school and the tribunal has directed that he “shall not resume a position of principal unless he has undergone a mentoring programme.” The decision represents a rare challenge to the common practice of “Kiwi suspension” and appears to set a legal precedent. Youthlaw found in 2016 that there had been “a dramatic rise in the caseload related to informal removals since 2013”, at the same time as a decline in reported formal suspensions. The boy in the Onewhero case had been the subject of
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a report by a mental health service, although the tribunal said Greg only became aware of this at the board of trustees meeting about the boy’s suspension. Three girls in the boy’s Year 6 class complained to their teacher on October 28, 2016, that the boy had “poked and prodded” them and subjected them to “unwanted attention.” The tribunal concluded that Fenton’s actions were “dishonest” and “unethical” and constituted “serious misconduct.” Youthlaw general manager Jennifer Braithwaite said “this particular case appears to be a particularly bad example in that the principal was both aware that his actions were unlawful and was not honest in his dealings with the child’s parents or the board. It is good to see that the Teaching Council has treated it with the seriousness that it deserves given the damage caused to the student’s wellbeing and education.” Onewhero Area School board chair Aaron Reese said the school acknowledged the tribunal’s decision. “We can confirm that we take our responsibilities to our students extremely seriously and do not anticipate a similar situation occurring again at our school.”
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‘District High School and Methodist Church, Pukekohe, N.Z.’, ca 1912. No. 105 in a series of postcards. The creator is unknown, but verso reads: ‘Published by J. Patterson, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Pukekohe, N.Z.’ The school building shown in the photograph was opened in 1911, replacing an earlier building destroyed by fire in 1909. (Credits: Pukekohe Library/Auckland Libraries Footprints 03130)
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An Otago University study in 2016 estimated 4,200 people in New Zealand were without “habitable accommodation”. In 2018, Tauranga City Council implemented a controversial ban on rough sleeping and begging, making it an offence to rough sleep or beg within five metres of a public
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entranceway in the CBD and other areas. The bylaw polarized the community and it’s now being contested. Who are the chaps we see sleeping rough around our streets? I grabbed a spot on a park bench recently and caught up with two of them to find out.
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In November, Vern will turn 63. Quietly spoken with a gentle presence, Vern says he wants nothing more than to get back to working in the bush. “I used to do pruning and planting all over the North Island but a while ago I had a big heart attack and had to have some bits replaced,” he tells me. Born in Gisborne and raised in Opotiki, Vern has never really lived in what you and I would call a ‘normal home’. “I’ve always lived in bush huts and tents.” He considers himself much more fortunate than ‘the other boys’ as he has a van on the street which he sleeps in. “I can get up and go whenever I like and I can cosy up at night time too,” he grins. He likes to ‘get up and go’ fishing, especially for mullet up at Orua Bay on the Peninsula. Vern is a dad to five kids, three boys and two girls, ranging in age from 16 to 35. “They live with their mum in Mangatangi. Me and their mum get on well and I see them at Christmas time.” He receives the unemployment benefit and spends his money on food, ciggies, repairs to his van, and the occasional beer. “Not as much as lots of the fellas though,” he’s quick to add. He tells me social services are keen to put him on the invalid’s benefit, but he’s not having a bar of it. “I just want to get a health clearance and get back to working in the bush.” Vern reckons he’s been living in his van around Waiuku for about four years now and is likely to stick around, as he has a local doctor here helping to get his heart meds etc sorted. During the day he spends his time walking the streets, talking to his mates, fixing up his van, and sometimes heading off for a fish. “It’s nice and quiet here and everyone’s friendly. They always say hello and I can pass the time of day,” he notes. He even thinks the local coppa isn’t half bad. “The Woody one, he came up to us the other day and said,‘I don’t care where you’re sleeping, as long as I know where you are and that you’re safe’, that’s pretty nice ay.”
When you come across Nicholas on the street, his guitar is never far away. In fact, he’s most likely playing it. “I’m a muso. I love busking because I enjoy playing music and meeting people. I can write songs too,” he tells me. The 50 year-old has worked as a farm hand and has done welding too. He’s wellspoken and tells me that his Dad was born in Waiuku and used to farm here. Nicholas himself was born in Epsom, did some of his schooling at Whangarei Boys High, and has always been a bachelor. During our chat, conversation drifts off regularly to his passion for 3D construction. I can’t quite follow, but think that’s more my problem than his! Nicholas has got a bit of a cough when we chat, which could be from the ciggies, and he’s on an invalid’s benefit. “I readily admit to being a smoker. I spend my money on food, ciggies and I go to the pub once a week. If I need clothes, I might go to the op shop, because it feels like everyone there is a bit like me. If I splash out, I’ll go to the Chinese shop or The Warehouse. Do you like my shoes? I won some money on the pokies, so I bought them!” They do look good I tell him. I suggest to Nicholas that it must be hard living on the streets during the cold nights of winter. “I used to stay at my Nans in the
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Panuku partnership brings benefits to Pukekohe Pukekohe is facing rapid growth and its population is booming, and Panuku says its work will create a hub for southern Auckland and northern Waikato. Angela Fulljames, Franklin Local Board Chair, said the partnership will shape Pukekohe’s future to be positive. “A high-level plan has been approved but there’s a lot to be done before changes are seen, including consulting with home-owners, business people and residents,” she said. Auckland Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore welcomes that. “Panuku’s regeneration will retain Pukekohe’s country feel while creating opportunity and employment.” The plan came under fire recently in reports hundreds of carparks and the farmer’s market would disappear. Andy Baker, Franklin Local Board deputy chair, says that’s just wrong. “The regeneration is an unprecedented opportunity for us.” After working alongside board colleagues and Panuku, he says the board is adamant the town’s rural service character be retained alongside the parking that makes it possible.
Andy said “there’s a parking strategy to be completed before anything happens and there will be improvements like electronic signs showing where parks are available. We’re looking at how we can make better use of existing spaces or enter into agreements with developers that increase parking opportunities.” Angella Fulljames says market organisers have met with Panuku over moving to the town square so the stage can be used. “There hasn’t been any talk about increasing charges, only about trying it in December and collecting stallholder and public feedback.” Panuku chief executive Roger MacDonald says Pukekohe has a lot of potential. “It’s a town with great heritage, shopping, local food, arts and culture, sports and recreation, and a diverse community.” Pukekohe services a large area but many locals commute for work, schooling and other reasons, and Auckland Council wants urban regeneration so that the area becomes competitive, with better access to employment, education and healthcare. The council’s planning committee approved the Unlock Pukekohe plan earlier this year at the same times as it accepted a recommendation that 27 properties could be sold to fund change, with any proceeds returned to the town.
So, if all you own is carried around in a couple of bags, or on your person, how do you go about getting your washing done? Or even having a wash? It’s not like you’ve got a drier handy, or even a washing line for a sunny winter’s day. It’s no surprise then that our street sleepers struggle to avoid the musty smell of unwashed and often damp clothes. How do they cope on the body washing front? Vern tells me that they’ll sometimes go and have a shower down at Sandspit, or catch the bus through to the Pukekohe rec centre for a clean-up. He’s just as happy though to jump into the tide, although many of his mates decline the opportunity saying it’s a bit too nippy. “But me, I’d rather be cold for a few minutes, than a bit stinky,” he smiles. Good on ya Vern.
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There in the Garden it grew, the Pear Tree, it was already a Double Graft, as there were already two varieties of Pears on the one tree, but the gardener desired something else, so in late winter, “The Branch” was snipped off the Williams bon Chretien, and taken over to the Pear tree. A sharp knife cut a deep vee into the trunk, and then the branch was trimmed to size, and then pressed firmly into the space, and then well bound and taped into place with Grafting Tape, and then the gardener left it to grow, and as the spring sap surged forth from the roots forcing its way upwards in boundless life, it easily flowed over the cut line and on up “The Branch” and the new life started to flow, leaves started to sprout, new life, a new beginning, it was now part of the Pear Tree, which was now a Triple Graft Pear Tree, and as it grew yearly bigger and stronger, there was bountiful fruit.
This grafting concept pops up regularly in Scripture, so let us explore a bit more. Isaiah 53:1-5 “Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were [our] faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Here we have a Messianic Prophecy, that points to a dead looking stump in a dry land suddenly bursting forth in new growth, and “The Branch” comes forth.
Job 14:7-9 “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; [Yet] through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.” “The Branch” comes forth, New Life, New Growth, is Jesus Christ growing in you? Even if you are crusty and dry, New Life in Christ Jesus will abundantly blossom.
Romans 11:16-25 “For if the firstfruit [be] holy, the lump [is] also [holy]: and if the root [be] holy, so [are] the branches. And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the
root, but the root thee. Thou wilt say then, the branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: For if God spared not the natural branches, [take heed] lest he also spare not thee. Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural [branches], be grafted into their own olive tree? For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.”
Galatians 3:29 “And if ye [be] Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” John 15:7-8 “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” John 15:2 “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he prunes it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
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Well Women - Franklin Peer Support Group for Struggling Mum’s By Joyce Brewer
I have often marvelled at the selfless ability of my fellow human beings in that from the depths of grief and loss, often in the form of human tragedy, we are capable of finding that light or ray of sunshine at the end of a very dark and lonely tunnel. We hear of many charities and community organisations that are born from tragedy and loss and Well Women Franklin are sadly no exception and also one of the few of it’s kind nationwide. Suicide doesn’t discriminate, there is no stereotype, it’s claws have a tendency to reach far and has touched everyone in one way or another so it comes as no surprise it was the reason behind this one coming to life, specifically to help women struggling or living with Antenatal and Postnatal Distress. 10 years ago the District Health Board started up the organisation as a pilot scheme and was initially supported by a group of local midwives. It later became a charity and was run by volunteers only able to offer one peer support meeting a week. Pukekohe mum of four, Cathy Fletcher sufferred with PND after the birth of her second daughter and has been involved with the charity for almost nine years. She has very close and personal ties to the organisation and as there is a real need for their unique services, is now facilitating the group’s peer sessions alongside Wellness Coach Jane Fausett, three times a week in Pukekohe and Papakura. So how do I know if I’m depressed or suffering from PND? Do you feel miserable most of the time, guilty, irritable, tearful and overwhelmed, constantly exhausted and can’t cope, anxious about your baby’s wellbeing, unable to concentrate or make decisions, difficulty bonding with your baby, no appetite or overeating, loss of sex drive, problems with memory, disturbed sleep, fears that you may harm
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your baby or yourself, anxiety and reluctant to be apart from your baby? If these symptoms seem familiar, you may be experiencing PND. You DO NOT have to be diagnosed by your GP to seek help, your first step to wellness is to call their 24 hour telephone service. The peer support group offers a safe and friendly environment where women can come together to talk freely and openly, without judgement, with others facing the same problems. They are facilitated by women who have dealt with depression, in one way or another who inspire, encourage and support them in their journey towards wellness. Jane Fausett said that their three key words on session are Compassion, Support and Empowerment and being able to come and talk about how they really feel for the women is very powerful. There is focus on giving women the tools they need to cope and take charge of their own mental health and wellbeing. They also offer childcare services on their day sessions that not only gives mum a much needed break but can also help mum and baby address any separation anxiety. There is Home Help available two hours a week for six weeks and if needed or if mum is shy, they will do Home Visits. They also provide a Life Coach Programme or Recovery Programme, Craft Counselling by a Mental Health Specialist, Movement Workshops, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and Tai Chi. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help and this free organisation have a fantastic team ready to help so if you or anyone you know is struggling, give them a call on their 24 hour telephone service 021 1588 134, email at wellwomenhelp@gmail.com or visit their website at www. wellwomenfranklin.org.nz.
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2 Kings 6:6-7 {MSG} “The Holy Man said, “Where did it sink?” The man showed him the place. He cut off “The Branch” and tossed it at the spot. The Axhead floated up. “Grab it,” he said. The man reached out and took it.” Remember whenever “The Branch” Messiah Jesus Christ is tossed in near you, then immediately you will Float, Salvation is upon you, through “The Branch.” By “The Branch” you will Float, you will Grow, God Prunes and you are much more fruitful, so are you grafted into Abraham, growing up in Christ, in fullness and newness of life?
Isaiah 55:6 “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:” So why not choose to be “Grafted into Abraham” right now, and remember “The Branch” is always close by you, so why not let God Graft Jesus Christ into you, and you be Grafted into Christ, “The Branch”?
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Currently 214 pokie machines are in place in our region, tempting those with gambling addictions and sucking up the hard earned money of many who can’t afford to throw their cash away. It’s not just the people gambling that are affected. Studies show that one in five New Zealanders are affected at some point in their lives by their own gambling, or someone else’s. “Harmful gambling is a significant social issue in New Zealand. It can cause poverty, child neglect, relationship breakdowns, poor mental health, criminal activity and reduced performance at work or education. In extreme cases, it can cause suicide,” says Andrée Froude, Director Communications and Marketing for the Problem Gambling Foundation. Pubs and clubs have the highest volume of pokie machines in our region. Ed Street Bar in Pukekohe, The Kentish Hotel in Waiuku, and The Village Bar and Kitchen in Patumahoe, are all listed as having 18 pokie machines each, as are the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club and the Franklin Club. In NZ, the ratio of pokies to people in well-off areas is 1 machine to 465 people. But in poorer areas, it climbs dramatically to 1 machine for every 76 people! Andrée advises that pokies are the most harmful form of gambling
and the location of our region’s pokies, means the money is mainly coming out of the pockets of those that can least afford it. Every pokie machine will always take in more money than it pays out. That is after all its whole purpose. Every spin is random and the machine doesn’t care how long you’ve been siting there, or how much money you’ve sunk into its bowels. Auckland Council has a sinking lid policy which means that no new licenses for pokie machines can be issued. “This means that the number of pokie machines reduces over time, but it is a slow process,” explains Andrée. If you find you’re letting a pokie machine eat more of your cash in the hope of getting a win after suffering a loss, this is a clear sign that your gambling is becoming a problem. If you’re hiding your gambling from others, or lying about how much you’re gambling, these are big red flags and you should get some help, as you’re likely to be addicted. If you’re unsure whether you or someone you know and care about has a gambling problem, Google search ‘pgf take the test’ and find out. Because gambling is an addictive behaviour, it’s really hard to stop on your own. The Problem Gambling Foundation want everyone to know that free, confidential and nonjudgemental help, is only a phone call away. If you or someone you know is struggling with the impacts of gambling, please call their team on 0800 664 262.
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Cultural day out for Pukekohe ECE
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As a celebration and acknowledgement of Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori, over 400 pre-schoolers from the Pukekohe Community of Learning (COL), visited Ngaa Hau e Wha Marae on Wednesday 11 September to ‘engage in an authentic bicultural experience’. The cold wind and threatening rain had little impact on the tamariki from the 14 centres as they participated in a powhiri and shared waiata Maaori with the marae whaanau, before having a picnic on the grass and returning to their centres. “Whilst there are numerous educational links between our visit and our curriculum document Te Whaariki, our simplest desire was to support our sister centres to know where their local marae is situated and that they are welcome there. To share Tikanga and Te Reo Maaori across our community during this special week of the year is a privilege. It has also been an honour to have sparked so much interest in our shared experience,” said Nikki Tarapa, Manager for Te Akonga Early Learning Centre. Nikki is aware that many of her colleagues want to engage with their local marae however are unsure who to call, how to organise it and what to do upon arrival. “I think it can be a scary experience when you’re walking into an unknown place steeped in rich culture and protocol. I believe this was a
community expression of respect for Maaori language week and recognising the local treasure at the marae.” “It was awesome that so many local tamariki got to experience this with support from their teachers and whaanau and then to be so lovingly welcomed by the marae whaanau… now it’s not such a scary place.” The group were welcomed onto the marae by the Kohanga Reo, “which was really special and fitting. The marae whaanau were so receptive and welcoming, the feedback is that we should do this again as it is a great experience for all little New Zealanders.” Additional support was provided by Tainui Kaumaatua, Russell Riki who is connected to the Pukekohe Central Kindergarten and Steelers player, Matiaha Martin who is connected to Te Hononga Puna Reo. Sean Bagshaw, also from the Steelers, was in attendance with his child and Pukekohe High School Childcare Centre. Other centres in attendance were Farmhouse Preschool, Flying Turtles, Little Pukekos, Prickly Hedgehog, The Playhouse, Scholars, Country Village, Blossoms Educare and our local Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour service. The ECE COL group are looking at doing more events together and the next will possibly be a preschool to big school event to connect four year olds from our ECEs with the new entrants of our schools.
Changes to Recycling at Waiuku Zero Waste From the 1st October 2019 Waiuku Zero Waste will be charging for recycling drop offs and no longer accepting plastics labelled 3-7. We have absorbed the added costs of recycling for some time due to the China Sword changes but find costs have increased to a point we can no longer do this. All households in the Auckland area have access to kerbside recycling where plastics 1 through to 7 can be recycled and you are encouraged to use this. This service is paid for through your rates, and you can request a larger bin through Council if necessary. Any businesses or others who need to bring recyclables to our site will be charged at the following rates: $2 for 45 litre bin/cardboard box $5 for a wheelie bin $20 per cubic metre for larger loads – cardboard etc You can bring your cleaning product bottles clearly labelled with a and all milk bottles and clear plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, glass bottles, steel and aluminium cans.
Supercars Fan Day Cardboard Rally a thrill By Jess Paton jess@districtspost.media
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On Thursday 12 September, local children and adults alike enjoyed the Pukekohe Cardboard Car Rally as part of the Supercars Fan Day 2019! Racers were required to build a car made of at least 90 per cent cardboard, before bringing it down to the Pukekohe Town Square to race against other competitors around the marked course.
Mai FM were on site with fun challenges, jugglers and some cars for people to look at! The races started at 3:45pm before a prizegiving later on. This was followed by Greg Murphy, Supercar driver, interviewing the top cardboard rally drivers. Greg came for the Supercars Autograph session, that had a queue about 50 metres long for about an hour.
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MAINTENANCE Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of IHC New Zealand (Inc) Counties Branch will be held on Tuesday, 1st Oct 2019 at 7.00pm, Counties IDEA Services Office, 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe Guest Speaker: Sam Muir-James Adventures of a long distance swimmer & Swimming Cook Strait Light refreshments provided. The AGM proper will complete the evening. All Welcome. Nau mai, haere mai ki a koutou katoa.
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FOR LEASE 12X5M Mancave – Double Hitop container, workshop/storage, with power. $250p/w.Ph Sam: 021671960, 0800924 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: 021671960, 0800924 858.
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3 6 4 9Kauri furniture, ANTIQUE quantity of $150 as is. 5 F&P Fridge Freezer $100 good order. Super Tub 2 7 9 $20. Ph 0212070500. 9 5 CARAVAN 4.5m crusader. A refurbishment project, 2 7 investment or an extra room. Ph 021 100 4988.
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Now
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Waiuku – 7B Valley Rd
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How to solve to book an advert Sudoku! Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9
PUZZLE ANSWERS
6 2 7 9 4 1 3 5 8
Solution No.1612 1 3 4 2 5 8 7 4 8 7 9 1 5 3 5 9 3 6 8 2 1 2 5 6 1 3 4 8 8 6 5 7 9 3 2 3 7 8 4 2 9 6 7 2 9 5 6 1 4 6 1 2 8 4 7 9 9 4 1 3 7 6 5
9 6 4 7 1 5 8 3 2
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7619 SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Individual. 8, Oath. 9, Firm. 10, Event. 11, Heed. 12, Sensation. 16, Sceptical. 20, Diva. 22, Siren. 23, Mite. 24, Blot. 25, Effeminate. Down - 1, Endive. 2, Siamese. 3, Divest. 4, Tuxedo. 5, Cloth. 7, Steep. 13, Ire. 14, Diamond. 15, Yield. 17, Carafe. 18, Panama. 19, Astute. 21, Aster.
SITUATIONS VACANT
EASY
SUDOKU
6 1 2 4
9 2
7 3
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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7619
6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25.
ACROSS Person (10) Curse (4) Stable (4) Happening (5) Notice (4) Feeling (9) Disbelieving (9) Prima donna (4) Hooter (5) Bug (4) Stain (4) Womanish (10)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21.
Puzzle answers found below
How to Sud
No.1612
6 5 9 3 5 2
DOWN Vegetable (6) Cat (7) Strip (6) Dinner-jacket (6) Material (5) Precipitous (5) Anger (3) Gem (7) Submit (5) Bottle (6) Canal (6) Shrewd (6) Flower (5)
Fill the gr every row 3x3 squar the digit
2 6 5 9 7 4 3 8 1
Solution N 8 7 5 4 9 1 8 7 4 3 1 6 1 2 4 3 6 8 2 9 3 5 7 8 5 6 9 2 2 9 3 1 7 4 6 5
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AIMS Games success for Franklin schools
By Jess Paton jess@districtspost.media Last week children from all over New Zealand competed at the AIMS Games in Tauranga, including many from local Franklin Schools.
The Anchor AIMS GAMES International Sporting Championships runs over six days, and gives Year 7 and 8 students (11, 12 and 13 year olds) an opportunity to compete against the best of their age in New Zealand and invited countries in many different codes. The aim of the event is to provide
opportunities for students in the middle years to not only be active, enjoy competition and celebrate fair play but also to compete at an elite level for their age group. It is renowned for providing the high standard competition, challenges and friendship that develops young sports people. Tuakau College sent a netball and rugby team to the event and they had great success! The netball team, after the initial round, made B Grade, which is the top half of schools at AIMS! They then played in the final of B Grade against
Te Puke Intermediate. The rugby team finished 4th/7th in their pool. Tuakau College also had 12 students compete in the AIMS Cross Country event which saw about 800 boys and girls tackle a tough 3km course of steep hills, obstacles and lots of mud! Their six person relay team came 16th in their event. The college also sent a Hip Hop crew to compete. Onewhero Area School also had a rugby team, netball team, basketball team, and swimmers go to the competition.
Maree Bernasconi receives QSM
Onewhero Area School’s rugby team PHOTO: SUPPLIED Facebook
Did your school or child go to AIMS? Send us your photos at news@districtspost.media
Counties Manukau U85’s take a win! The Counties Manukau Under 85kg vs Waikato Under 85kg rugby game was played at Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe, on Saturday 14 September 2019. Counties Manukau won the game 25 - 10 after leading 10 - 3 at halftime.
Earlier this year it was announced that, Maree Bernasconi was awarded a Queens Service Medal (QSM) for services to netball.
PHOTO BY: Andrew from photosport.nz
She recieved this award recently at the Government House along with Lyn Pellow from Auckland Netball and Yvonne Willering, former Silver Ferns coach. Maree has held many governance and administrative roles with the Pukekohe Netball Centre Executive over a number of years, including as an Executive Member from 1995 to 2004 and as Executive President from 1998 to 2002. She continues to serve as Office Administrator for the club, a role she has held since 2004. She was an Elected Board Member for Netball Counties Manukau from 2005 to 2014. In the 1990s, she volunteered as a coach co-ordinator for both the Pukekohe
Netball Centre and Counties Netball Union. She has played a key role in raising money and securing sponsorship for local sports organisations, contributing sound financial skills. She has raised funds to rebuild the Pukekohe Netball complex in 2001, extend and resurface the courts, and build a canopy cover over four of the courts. Her involvement has played an integral part in raising more than $6 million for the community. She has assisted many other sporting organisations in the Pukekohe community with funding and grant applications. Maree has also established and implemented coaching clinics in Pukekohe and runs a summer social netball league. Congratulations Maree!
PHOTOS BY: Richard Spranger