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Fieldays 2019 Future Post fences receives Innovation Award at Fieldays

By Jess Paton jess@districtspost.media

Waiuku company, Future Post, received the 2019 Innovation Award at the New Zealand National Fieldays (Fieldays Launch NZ Award) last week.

Future Post works closely with Fonterra, making fence posts from 100 per cent recycled plastics, meaning your Anchor Light Proof milk bottles appear on farms across New Zealand.

Judges at Fieldays said this product provides a way for farmers to participate in addressing what is a massive environmental problem for New Zealand. They said “this is a positive and potential game changing step towards dealing with New Zealand’s plastic recycling challenge.”

Future Post was founded by Jerome Wenzlick, while he was attempting to build a fence on an old rubbish dump site. He found his wooden fence posts were breaking as he tried to ram them through all the waste plastic in the ground.

Jerome realised if he could build a stronger fence post from waste plastic, he would help solve a bigger environmental problem! After a meeting with Bindi Ground, a farmer with previous experience in recycling and repurposing products, a business partnership was born and a commitment to produce premium fencing products that perform better and lasts for longer.

Anchor Light Proof™ milk bottles are collected from the Fonterra Takanini site and transported to the Future Post Waiuku plant, where they are mixed with soft plastics and turned into fence posts.

“What we’re doing is repurposing waste that could have gone to landfill and turning it in to a valuable product for consumers,” said Jerome. “Our partnership with Fonterra gives us access to a steady supply of raw material from the Co-op’s own recycling initiatives. It also gives us access to a network of nationwide Farm Source stores that can sell the fence posts, and access to 10,000 farmers who are actively engaged in environmental initiatives, like fencing to keep cows out of waterways and planting along river banks.”

LarisaThathiah, Fonterra Brands New Zealand’s (FBNZ) Sustainability and Environment Manager, said “this partnership provides farmers with an environmentally-friendly fencing option, made from the packaging of our farmers’ milk, which is pretty special!”

The top 3 axemen Nathan McDonald (2nd place), Shane Jordan (1st place), Jesse Whitehead (3rd place).

Waiuku axemen place at Fieldays STIHL competition

The Future Post Team with Prime Minister Jacinda Adern.

“It’s not enough to just recycle anymore, it’s about creating less waste full stop, or at least turning it into something useful,” Larisa said. “That’s why these fence posts are so exciting – they’re made from 100 per cent recycled material, and have a life expectancy of more than 50 years.”

Jerome said “Future Post is a start-up, but we have plans for some new products in 2019, including those for non-farming sectors.”

The fence posts are available in selected Fonterra Farm Source stores across the North Island.

Local Waiuku axemen, Nathan McDonald and Jesse Whitehead, competed at the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS New Zealand Championships at the 2019 Fieldays on Saturday 15 June, and both came away with placings.

In its second year running, eight men from around the country went axe to wood to make their mark and walk away with the championship title. Shane Jordan (32), from Stratford battled in six gruelling disciplines to fight for the top overall score of the competition.

Nathan McDonald (28) from Waiuku stood on the stump in second place and Jesse Whitehead (28) also from Waiuku stood on the stump in third place – there must be something in the water!

Shane has an impressive 17 years under his toolbelt in the sport and has previous success winning the Standing Block Championship title two years in a row at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Shane’s brother Jack also took home a championship title during this year’s STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Series at Fieldays, taking home the Rookie title in yesterday’s competition.

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The Tuakau town centre clock is back!

After nearly two years of the two-sided, town clock being out of order, it is now been refurbished, re-erected and back in working order.

The clock was donated by the Graham family, one of the original families in the district covering five generations, when the town centre was upgraded.

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Auckland Council declares climate emergency On June 11, 2019, members of Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee voted to join a growing community of cities around the world who have formally and publicly recognised the urgency for action on climate change by declaring a climate emergency.

Councillor Penny Hulse, chair of the committee, said “our declaration further elevates the importance of an immediate national and global response to address our changing climate,” said Councillor Penny Hulse, chair of the committee.

“We want to be a part of the global community calling for change,” Councillor Penny said. “We have listened and are listening to people; to Aucklanders who supported targeted rates to improve the

health of our environment and water and to the students who went on strike and demanded action on climate.”

Mayor Phil Goff says, “our obligation is to avoid our children and grandchildren inheriting a world devastated by global heating. Scientists tell us that if we don’t take action, the effects of heating will be catastrophic, both environmentally and economically.

“In declaring an emergency, we are signalling the urgency of action needed to mitigate and adapt to the impact of rising world temperatures and extreme weather events. While international and national actions are critical, at a local and personal level we need to play our role in achieving that target.”

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The Graham family is wanting to recognise all those who assisted in this process: • Special thanks to Mayor Alan Sanson and Waikato District Council • Jamie Mackinnon of the Olympic watch company • Collett Electrical • Tuakau ITM • Anthony Typaea

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Thank you everyone for making this such a success!

Arnold and Muriel Bettany’s car on the road to Awhitu, Manukau Peninsula, 19 December 1924.

Stuart Graham

(Credits: Arnold C. Bettany/Mrs Huia Mitchell/Auckland Libraries Footprints 03239).

Baker’s banter

COMMENTS & OPINIONS

With Andrew Baker: Deputy Chair Franklin Local Board There have been some political decisions made recently in which I or the Local Board have had little, well in reality zero, involvement or influence. The one that disappoints me most is yet again, another Government budget devoid of funding or commitment to deliver electrification of the rail line between Papakura andPukekoheorevenbeyond.Soasthatadvertof a few years repeated…a little boy waits!

I know I am not exactly little but I am starting to feel as frustrated as the small kid on that ad.

Successive Governments have told us the decision has been imminent. We got perilously close with the previous National Government, and with this current Government determined to get people out of their cars, I was hopeful they would recognise that electrification with the associated building of new stations at Drury and Paerata (yes with park n rides in case I upset some people) would certainly encourage we Franklinites to change our habits and

take up the modern, efficient and time saving public transport to try to get some of our wasted commuting time back. But no, nothing, unless Bill Cashmore is successful convincing the Ministers that they have missed a trick here and can free up the cash to finally do the job. Then and only then will Auckland Transport be able to commit to ordering the extra trains to deliver the services. Just to clarify, the trains and stations are the responsibility of AT, the tracks and infrastructure they run on belong to the Government.

It has always been the plan to build the new stations at the time the upgrading of the line is done to ensure it all fits in and to keep disruption to a minimum, as we all know we don’t tolerate disruption to our tedious commuting all that well. The second political decision that throws up a heap of questions for me is that of our Council Governing Body to declare a climate emergency. As we hadn’t received any

information on this, I went to Google to try to find out what such a declaration meant. Pretty underwhelming really, but at the end of the day, is more of a signal that those making such a declaration are taking the issues around climate change into consideration when making decisions and forming policy. But with air travel now being roundly criticised as a major contributor to harmful carbon levels, and with NZ being a small island at the bottom of the world, does this mean that as part of council’s response to the emergency and to show we are serious, we will sell our airport shares as a signal to airlines? With tourism so important, will we now see build out in the harbour to accommodate massive cruise ships? I actually think our climate is changing but in terms of what looks like populism in election year, I worry at the language, at possible hypocrisy and whether council can actually walk the walk here. Ah the joys of collective responsibility.

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Sixty years of service

FIRE & EMERGENCY ROUNDUP PUKEKOHE WEEKLY

Celebrating a 60th birthday is always a special occasion. Celebrating one that marks 60 years of bringing friendship, support and smiles to isolated elderly folk is extra special.

Established in 1959, Communicare is a not-for-profit organisation that serves seniors, the lonely and the disabled at friendship centres across Auckland.

It aims to help seniors meet the challenges of ageing and social isolation.

Its Pukekohe friendship centre marked the birthday with a morning tea with special guests including Hunua MP Andrew Bayly.

“The volunteers at Communicare do a great job of helping the elderly, lonely and disabled feel connected and valued.

Everyone matters,” Bayly says.

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The centre is open one day a week and offers a variety of activities such as handcraft,boardgames,indoorbowlsorexercises.

Members are served morning tea and Local MP Andrew Bayly with the Communicare Team a light lunch along with a big dollop of care and compassion.

Communicare is always looking for volunteer drivers and helpers. Call 09 631 5969, email office@ communicare.org.nz or see the volunteer helpers form on the website www.communicare.org.nz.

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Waiuku schools come Police together to celebrate Matariki Report Last Friday most of the Waiuku Area Schools were once again involved in celebrating Matariki as a collective.

The Concert was hosted by Waiuku College and this was the 3rd year which has just gotten bigger and better. Whaea Piki Jakeman explains that when you promote Kapa Haka in your School you raise the value of what it is to be Maori and schools have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of local history, Maori customs and Te Reo Maori. “I cannot express enough the importance of Kapa haka as a vehicle to demonstrate commitment and selfdiscipline.”“There are cognitive and physical

benefits too in terms of memorization and coordination not to mention pride and joy.”

Schools involved were Te Kahui iti nei o te kopu, Waiuku College, Waiuku Primary, View Road School, Sandspit Road School, Glenbrook School and the combined community Kapa Haka group. Rhema Jakeman (Organiser/Teacher) wants to congratulate all students who took the stage and a big thank you to Whaea Jerrilyn, Matua Selwyn, teachers and whanau who helped to make this night a success. “Watching the kids light up and shine on stage is the best part about what we do and instilling the love for Kapa haka and Maori Culture is the ultimate goal.”

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By Sergeant Graeme Wood

This week Police executed a search warrant at a local residents address in relation to some burglaries around town. A local 25 year old man has been charged in relation to two matters and has been remanded in custody.

It is always interesting to see that when someone is arrested, charged and put in custody, that certain crimes or criminal activity stops in an area.

There is only a small amount of criminals amongst us and they are responsible for a lot, if not most, of the crime. So, as I said last week, report the suspicious things you see!

I also went to a couple of places this week where there was valuables items just sitting around outside, like lawn mowers, power tools, etc. These are valuable items for the burglars and thieves amongst us, as they can easily dispose of them for cash or drugs. You may think they are safe and not visible from the street but that doesn’t mean it will stop the burglar, who is skulking around your yard in the middle of the night or even in the day time, from taking them.

Don’t think things will be safe in the daylight hours. Most of the good people are working in the daytime, but there is some among us who have all day and night to go out stealing. I would also suggest that most of their stealing is just opportunistic. They just roam around looking at what you have, trying your garage door and taking it if they feel like it. Don’t give them the opportunity! Lock your valuables away.

Make sure that all valuables are locked away inside your house or garage. At night time always check that your garage or sheds are locked. If you can install alarms and if you already have them make sure you use them.

Finally dumbest traffic comment of the week goes to the motorist stopped doing 97km along Colombo Road which is a 50 km area - “I thought it was 70km along here.” Police response was licence suspended immediately for 28 days, $630 fine and fifty demerit points.

As I said there is always those among us who don’t care about anyone else and just do what they want. Watch out for them and be careful!

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Waiuku Mens Health event hits the mark

About 100 men took advantage of a free health event held at St Andrew’s Centre in Waiuku on Wednesday 12 June, 2019.

The innaugural Men’s Health Event was organised by the St Andrew’s Community Trust (SACT), to encourage men to take preventative steps for their health care.

Seventeen different organisations provided information and health tests on the day. Tests

included blood group, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, spine checks, and more. In the evening, Dave Letele shared his personal fitness journey and the story behind his Buttabean Motivation (BBM) healthy lifestyle programme that has a following of several thousand people.

Colin Hood, SACT member, says the feedback from both exhibitors and visitors was very positive. “Such was the response that at least

two of the exhibitors ran out of test kits before the event finished. One of them, Diabetes New Zealand, plans to return next month and offer checks to the public again because the event showed them the demand was here.

“We are currently surveying the exhibitors and investigating the possibility of either repeating the men’s event in the future or holding one around women’s or children’s health needs.”

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There the house stood, buried in a dense forest of decades of neglect, there was a house somewhere in amongst the dense undergrowth, large trees, and even ivy grew up trees, and was crawling out through and under everything. Great trees grew up hard against the house, just missing the spouting, which had rotted and fallen off years ago, and then large limbs grew up, way up leaning over on the roof, drinking up the sunshine and trying to get away from the dense undergrowth around, and hiding even more the house in a sea of green mature trees, saplings and small shoots struggling up from the carpet of mulch from decades of leaves falling, twigs and branches, that fell and decomposed where they lay.

The concrete driveway quickly disappeared into a dense mat of mulch from decades of leaf litter, and the garage door was obscured by a large trunk/branch, and a massive and mature Ivy that grew all over the roof of the garage, totally obscuring it from any view so that you would not think that there was even a building present as it was so well hidden under the choking mass of Ivy. Time had not been too good for the home, but its bricks were sound, and the tile roof protected it, though the forest was pressing up to the windows, obscuring the view, and shutting out the sunlight.

And then it happened, in rolled a motley crew of enthusiastic blokes, armed with chainsaws, loppers, pruners, wheelbarrows, trimmers of about every type, a chipper, a skip bin, a big truck and so the din of noise began, each person specialised, and before you could cough, they had formed interlocking and interacting teams, each looking out for the other, downing tools to help other as required, and the forest started to give way. Small stuff went first to even get the chipper in, and then the saplings came down and disappeared through the chipper, finally the large trees started to come down, branch by branch, limb by limb, so by lunchtime there was cleared space, but waist deep branches lying everywhere on the ground.

Time to send a load to the tip, so the truck was loaded and sent, small stuff was continually gobbled up by the chipper and became another mound, which was soon barrowed up and piled into the skip bin, another truck load and things were getting better.

Firewood sized limbs were piled high

on another trailer for a better use than dumping. By mid-afternoon, the sun was streaming in windows that had not seen this much light since who knows when, new life was abounding everywhere. Even the lady walking down the street past the property got halfway past and froze, turned and stared, there was actually a lovely house where once there was nothing but dense undergrowth. She stared long, backed up and looked long down the path from the mail box, and the path was actually visible now, where once was dense undergrowth, she stared long and intensely at things she had never seen before, there actually was a lovely house on the section, and not some neglected bush reserve.

So how is it with your life, are you buried under the cares of this life?

Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” As the ole saying goes, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” looking at you, are you overgrown with the “cares of this life” or has the Re-Birth, infilling of the Holy Spirit, confession and forgiveness of All your Sins, meant that God’s working in your life and your active participation, has chopped down and removed the cares of this life. In the parable of “The Sower” foot-paths, stony ground, and weedy ground, choked out the Eternal Life of the believer, is it choking out your very existence?

All the willing enthusiasts pulled together, they had one goal in mind, a finished task, there were no agendas of selfishness, of Me and I, just get the job done, working as a team, and process well that which is standing right in front of you. In the parable of “The Jericho Road” there were travellers, who did not want to get involved, they cared only about themselves, in the Parable of “The Wedding Feast” All the guests were too busy with the cares of this life, to even turn up, how is it with you and I when we see a problem or get a call from a friend?

James 4:17 “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.” How so easy is it to “pass by on the other side” and to attempt to look the other way, and neglect those in dire need around us? 1 Corinthians 12:13-18 “For the body is not one member, but many.

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.” Ephesians 2:21-22 {MSG} “Now he’s using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Jesus Christ as the cornerstone that holds all the parts together. We see it taking shape day after day – a holy temple by God, all of us built into it, a temple in which God is quite at home.”

Are you letting God use your talents, to pitch in with others, but most of all, Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

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Tuakau’s natural and holistic business flourishing

By Jess Paton

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Serenity Natural Products, a business located in Tuakau, is giving back to the community with a natural and holistic approach.

This is the third year in business for Dianna Aislabie and Ngaire Guite, owners of the store, and they’ve grown a lot.

The business was started when Ngaire’s husband passed away suddenly. She had been making candles so they decided to look into that a bit more. “Candles was the base for the business really,” said Dianna. “With children that have Eczema and allergies we started looking into all the chemicals in products and decided to go natural!” Originally located over the railway lines in Tuakau, by the Waikato District Council building, the business moved to George Street in April this year.

Dianna said “we want to be natural and support small New Zealand companies.We pretty much stock everything you put on your skin or use in your home, from deodorants to dish washing liquid. We have recently branched into essential oils as well and have diffusers.” They also stock organic teas from Bryon Bay, Australia, and the Manuka Honey Skincare range. “All the candles and soaps we make ourselves,” said Ngaire.

Ngaire has been doing massages for a while now and the owners want to expand this side of the business. “We want massages to be available to everyone so we offer 30 minute massages for $35,” said Dianna. “We want to expand into the wellness and holistic side more from now. Sarah Smeeton is now doing Reiki Therapy and Tony does Meridiam Accupressure and we are wanting to introduce things like beauty therapy and spiritual readings in the future.”

There are two Treatment rooms available for lease on a daily basis for those trained in Holistic therapy. If anyone is interested in joining a caring and friendly team then pop into the shop and have a chat with Ngaire or Dianna.

Dianna and Ngaire said “we love Tuakau because it is a real community and people watch out for others. People really step up when they know they’re needed. We have a real passion for what we want to do and to be successful and we want to just keep going with what we are doing.”

For more information visit 14 George Street or www.serenitynaturalproducts.co.nz

Tuning in to local talent

By Kylie Hall

The 41st Annual Counties Competitions, hosted by the New Zealand Modern School of Music had young local musicians turning up, and tuning in, in their droves.

The two day event saw more than 900 performances take place, filling the halls of the Franklin Baptist Church with sweet, sweet music.

When I popped in, teen guitarist Clayton Pearson was strumming the soulful notes of “Fast Car”, which was penned

by American singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman. I love that song and Clayton’s rendition brought back memories of road trips in the sun with Fast Car playing on the stereo. Clayton deservedly took out first place in the Class G5c Guitar for 13 years and under.

At just five years of age, Katherine Fu was the youngest competitor to take to the stage, tucking her legs under the piano and working her young magic on the keys.

“We awarded over 80 trophies this year. Star performers included Emma Stevens from Waiuku College, who won six trophies for her beautiful guitar performances, and talented nine year-old pianist Alice Yu, from Pukekohe Hill School, who also won six trophies for her modern and classical performances,” enthuses Nicole Baker, lead organiser of the event.

The non-profit competition continues to grow and Nicole and her team of 30 NZ Modern School of Music teachers beaver away in the background to provide the young musicians with an opportunity to perform live, learn and listen. “The experience is unique. It’s an opportunity for students to showcase their musical skills, their hard work, and celebrate their successes and everyone receives a judge’s report card. They learn how to manage nerves and that it’s OK to make mistakes on stage,” adds Nicole.

Another standout was young lad Eddie Lehrle. Eddie, age ten, from Valley School in Pukekohe performed a duet with his dad Rob, strumming the guitar and singing “Come Together”. He won the 10 years and under Sing and Strum category and also took away the Diane Davies Memorial Trophy awarded to the pupil who shows continuous conscientious effort.

“I don’t really get nervous and it was really cool playing the duet with Dad, as we play together all the time at home!” says Eddie. To celebrate his big win, Eddie, who has been playing guitar for one and a half years now, scored dinner out with mum and dad. Nice one.

Talented local musician, Emma Stevens, was nearly running out of hands at the recent Counties Music Competitions event!

A winning smile to match his competition win, young Eddie Lehrle had a great time strumming along with his Dad.

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Global rapid rugby match thrills Pukekohe

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Zac Guildford of Kagifa Samoa passes in a tackle during the Rapid Rugby match. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

There was some exciting action on Friday 7 June at the Pukekohe Navigation Homes Stadium as Kafiga Samoa took on Fiji Latui in a fast paced global rapid rugby match!

Kagifa Samoa fell just six points short of Fijian Latui in an enthralling game. Trailing by as much as 19 in the closing stages of the first half, Kagifa Samoa outscored Fiji four tries to one in a strong run home.

Kagifa Samoa added All Blacks quality to their squad with eleven times capped All Black Zac Guildford, playing against Pacific rivals Fijian Latui. Semo Sititi, Kagifa Samoa Head Coach, said “it’s not a big bonus, it’s a massive bonus for us. He has brought a lot of experience into the team and

confidence around the place. It’s good to have him around and sharing his knowledge of playing top-level rugby with the young guys.”

The Fijian Latui side had some pretty handy inclusions of their own including national team representatives Isikeli Nabou and Veremalua Vugakoto, along with Fijian sevens veteran Joeli Lutumailagi. Lutumailagi is no stranger to running rugby having won 98 caps for Fiji’s all-conquering sevens teams, scoring 71 tries in the process.

The night was finished off with a spectacular fire works display from Field 2 and a 45 minute show with DJ Noiz, Kennyon Brown and Donnell Lewis! The fireworks were enjoyed by people all over Franklin!

Tahina Heta named for Auckland Vulcans womens squad The Auckland Vulcans recently named their 22 strong squad for the upcoming National Women’s Tournament at Bruce Pulman Park in Papakura. Among those selected for the 2019 Auckland Vulcans Women’s Squad is Pukekohe local, Tahina Heta!

The squad is made up of players from eight Auckland Rugby League clubs, with a mix of talent from both the Farrelly Photos Women’s Premiership and Championship sections.

Current Premiership leaders Richmond will provide eight players, followed by Mt Albert with five, while competition newcomers Pukekohe are also represented. A number of players from last year’s Vulcans campaign are set to run out again, including captain Leanne Gardiner, Jhana Magele, Natalee Tagavaitau and Ruth Vae. The team will be coached by Mt Albert mentor Victor Heke and will start training later this month.

ISPS Handa Chatham Cup Round 3 Drawing the reigning ISPS Handa Premiership winners Eastern Suburbs in the 3rd round of the Chatham Cup created some excitement for the Franklin United squad.

Not only was it an opportunity to test themselves against some of the best in the domestic game but also to see that standard up close.

Suburbs started at a frantic pace popping two goals in quick succession before the Franklin team were able to get to grips with the game. Some determined defending saw any further damage limited until with one minute to the end of the half a defending mix up saw the visiting side go into halftime 3-0 down.

Suburbs stepped up their performance in the second half. Despite quality defending by Aeron Singh and goalkeeper Jason Mann, and a huge work rate from Prashneel Roy, Suburbs ran out winners by eight goals. Franklin struggled to retain the ball in the face of such quality opposition but were not disgraced as they fought to the last minute and finishing the game with a couple of attacking flurries.

The experience will be invaluable for the squad as they continue with their season in the NRFL next week.

Franklin Reserves play Manurewa on Tuesday night, 7pm kick off at Jellicoe Park.

Pukekohe Women’s take on Onehunga Mangere The Pukekohe womens team welcomed Onehunga Mangere to Bledisloe park on Sunday. It was a tough battle to start and Onehunga Mangere came out of the gates strong with the wind behind them and used the opportunity to put Pukekohe under some serious pressure.

The break-through came when central defender Chloe Roebuck made a solo run up the wing, cutting back in and slotting in a cracking goal. 1-0 to Pukekohe. From there Pukekohe dominated, taking serveral shots on goal to no avail - some great defending from Onehunga Mangere, to deny them. Pukekohes second goal was created by some fantastic team work, Sally Soar in centre mid found striker Cat Wild who sent a fantastic through ball to Ameilia Christensen-Rose who calmly chipped the keeper to make it 2-0. This remained the score at the half time whistle.

The second half was an even battle which saw both sides denied on goal , Onehunga again with fantastic defending saving two goals off the line. Pukekohes third goal finally came when Rachel Van found Chloe Roebuck with a great chip over ball - Chloe then passed a defender and found the back of the net. Onehunga Mangere didn’t give up and found a goal close to the end of the game.

The final score was 3-1 and player of the day went to Chloe Roebuck.

Pukekohe women are at Bledisloe park again on the 30th of June kick off at 11am.

Good wins for both Bombay Tuakau College take win Premier teams over Karaka against Wesley College The gloomy weather didn’t stop both Bombay Premier teams from their wins on Saturday 15th June at Karaka. While both games were close, Bombay happily took the win. The final score for Bombay Premier 1 vs Karaka Premier 1 was 33-17. The final score for Bombay Premier 2 vs Karaka Premier 2 was 23 - 22. PHOTO SUPPLIED : Samantha Curley

On Saturday 15 June Tuakau College 1st XV played Wesley 3rd XV at the Tuakau College and after an intense game, the final score was 22 - 21 to Tuakau College. PHOTOS SUPPLIED : Jess Paton

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Bombay Premier 1 battle for the ball against Karaka Premier 1

Wesley College fight for the ball in a line out.

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The Franklin Schools Career Expo is back and set to be even bigger and better for 2019!

The Expo will be held on Thursday 20 June and approximately 75 tertiary providers will be there to show you all the exciting possibilities there are for your future!

Have you thought about a career in

Engineering?

New Zealand Steel offers fantastic opportunities for Apprentices and Engineering Graduates!

Come and talk to us at the Franklin Schools’ Careers Expo!

Our People are our Strength w w w. n z s t e e l . c o . n z /c a r e e r s

You may or may not have a careers plan, but you don’t know what you don’t know! There may well be options out there that you hadn’t considered.

With mock exams fast approaching for senior students, the reality of what they’re going to do next year is starting to dawn! What will they do? Will they return to school? If so, do they know what subjects they need for a certain career or do they need to keep their options open? For those students planning to leave school; what will the next step be? Is it working?

An apprenticeship? Maybe further study? What about Camp Counsellors USA (CCUSA)?

There are so many options to consider and it can be overwhelming, for both parents and students!

Answers can be found at the Franklin Careers Expo!

This free event will be held at the Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre on Ward St, Pukekohe, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. School aged students can explore further study options, training options,

Top tips for school leavers Organise a placement at a workplace during school holidays to get a taste for work that interests you.

Make sure you have a personal email address, your own bank account and at least your learner licence.

90% of Wintec students are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating.

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apprenticeships and work opportunities from both local providers and providers from throughout New Zealand.

The organisers of this years event are Antoinette Walters (Waiuku College), Rebecca Hardie (Waiuku College), Shelley Davies (Tuakau College), Sue Askew (Tuakau College), Jane Jolly (Pukekohe High School), Janet Walter-Kerr (Onewhero Area School), Jillian Stone (Pukekohe High School), Shelly Boyes (Pukekohe High School), Michelle Wilson (Waiuku -currently on maternity leave) and Pam McArley (Onewhero Area School - currently on leave).

They encourage you to head along and sort out your future! Speak to the careers department at your school for more information or find the event “Franklin Schools Career Expo” on Facebook.

Follow your Dream

By Sue Askew

If the surroundings seem familiar that’s because they are! Jessica Paton, an ex Tuakau College student, who’s accolades include former Dux and former Student Representative on the Board of Trustees, has returned to Tuakau College just two years after graduating.

Jessica has just been appointed “Media Manager” for the college and she couldn’t be happier. She combines this new position with her other part time Journalist position at ‘Districts Post,’ where she has worked for nearly two years.

Despite being what some might have thought a prize candidate for University, Jessica opted to follow her passion for writing and was able to secure a position straight from school.

At her careers interview in Year 13 she was encouraged to follow her dream and it looks like that advice has paid off. In her final year at the college she completed a Gateway placement at the newspaper where she was

able to get a first-hand look at what the job involved.

Students, regardless of age, are encouraged to attend the Careers Expo to see what sort of options may be available to them.

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Ahnya Stuckey (Tuakau College) Age: 17 Possible career path: Lawyer.

Latesha Latu (Waiuku College Head student) Possible career path: Historian.

Majenta Grant (Waiuku College) Possible career path: Drama Teacher.

Liam Sargent (Waiuku College Head student) Possible career path: Sports Rec.

Name: Catherine Burr (Pukekohe High School) Year 13. Possible career path: Teacher.

Geneivre Stenklev-Gussey (Onewhero Area School) Age: 17. Possible career path: Nursing or para-medicine.

Annalese Hagan (Waiuku College) Possible career path: Veterinary.

Tavania Hannah (Tuakau College) Age: 17 Possible career path: Customs officer.

William Cooling (Pukekohe High School) Year 13. Possible career path: A job as a heavy diesel mechanic or plant mechanic. William is completing a level 3 MIT trades academy automotive course and is hopeful to be a part of a heavy machinery dealership sometime next year.

Mikaya Hurunui (Pukekohe High School) Year 13. Possible career path: Hotel Management/Tourism and will hopefully attend PIHMS (Pacific International Hotel Management School).

Elliot Lancaster (Onewhero Area School) Age: 17. Possible career path: Paramedicine at AUT.

Bradley West (Tuakau College) Possible career path: Accountant.

Braden Morrison (Pukekohe High School) Possible career path: I want to pursue a career in the engineering trade and get my welders certificate.

What to be doing at school right now + Start applying for universities and halls of residence, etc to ensure you don’t miss out. + Mock exams are approaching so start studying to ensure you get the best out of these, to prepare for your real examinations at the end of the year.

Come and talk to us about our programmes and how to apply!

+ Consider whether or not you want to go to university, do further study, work or have a gap year travelling. + Speak to your school’s Careers Advisor for advice

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Parent representative votes: Andrew Johnston 49, Cheney McGlynn 39, Julianne Morris 27, Leigh Maffey 42, Kerry Torpey 51, Wendy Field 6, Invalid votes 5.

I hereby declare the following duly elected: Andrew Johnston, Cheney McGlynn, Leigh Maffey, Kerry Torpey Staff representative votes: Sharon Scott (only candidate, no staff election required). I hereby declare Sharon Scott duly elected.

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Osborne’s

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Leonie Gillott Gillott SalesLeonie Consultant 722 02740274 985985 722

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Marleen Ohms Marleen Ohms Sales Consultant 0274 483 528 0274 483 528

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Ray Lever Sales Consultant 021 951 082 021 688 477

Garry Johnson Property Manager 021 688 0274477 819 684 Open: Sat Sat 1.00 1.00 -- 1.30pm 1.30pm 80 80 Te Te Puea Puea Ave Open: Ave

Waiuku

Desirable Section - $305,000

This fabulous section is positioned in Allans Way off Columbo Road, Waiuku.

The slightly elevated section offers views to the West Coast hills. Easy vehicular access onto Columbo Road and a straight run to the main aterial route. With an attractive price makes this a very desirable section.

Phone Ray to view now.

Awhitu

Build Or Relocate - $319,000 Whether you’re building your dream home or relocating an existing one, this block could be your perfect fit, manageable country living spread out over 4066m2 more or less with mature trees. Approx 15 minutes from Waiuku on the lovely Awhitu Peninsula.

Leonie Gillott 0274

Meremere

Meremere Village - $330,000

• Currently tenanted, 3 bedrooms • Combined kitchen/dining with separate lounge.

• Single garage, handy to shop, school, motorway.

• Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

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Meremere

Opportunity Knocks - $349,000 • Tenanted with long term tenants or ideal first home • 3 dble brms, plus sleep-out, carpet throughout • Fully fenced with single gge with laundry • Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

985 722

Ohms 0274 483 528 ID: osbh2011 ID: osbs578 ________________________ ID: osbf945 ________________________ ID: osbh1086 Marleen Ray Lever 021 951 082 Garry Johnson 027 688 744 Marleen Ohms 0274 483 528 ________________________ ________________________

Open: Sun Sun 1.00 1.00 -- 1.30pm 1.30pm 32 Open: 32 Norfolk Norfolk Rise Rise

Open: Sun Sun 1.00 1.00 -- 1.30pm 1.30pm 4b Open: 4b Owens Owens Road Road

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Waiuku

Hurry Don’t Miss This One - $495,000 Inside this warm home plays host to two bedrooms and a good size bathroom.

The well-appointed kitchen is completed with open plan living spaces, while a heat pump guarantees year-round comfort. Outside, the easy-care garden is private and peaceful. Call Garry today

A perfect entry level into a great location. Situated at the end of a culdesac, easy walk to the local schools, close to the local shops and Cafes. 3 Bedrooms, with Kitchen and Dining combined. The Seperate lounge has a ranch slider to the patio area. Also single Garage, plus carport. Fully fenced section. This ticks all the boxes whether you are a first home buyer, investor or down sizing.

Awhitu

Own a Piece of Paradise - $589,000

Looking for a holiday home or permanent home? Here is your opportunity to own this 3 bdrm home on a full site. Combined kitchen and dining separate lounge both extending out onto separate decks, perfect for entertaining and enough parking for friends and family plus a large lockable boat shed. Grab yourself a slice of paradise and live the dream. So what are you waiting for?

Garry Johnson 021

Super Sweet Starter - $599,000

Call now to view.

Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722

688 477

Waiuku Waiuku Ray Lever 021 950 082 ID: osbh2001 688 477 ID: osbh2009 ________________________ ID: osbh2005 _________________________________________________ Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722 ________________________

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Open: Sat Sat 1.00 1.00 -- 1.30pm 1.30pm 11 Open: 11 Matakawau Matakawau Road Road

Open: Sun Sun 11.45 11.45 -- 12.15pm 12.15pm 81 Open: 81 King King Street Street

This well presented, two level board and batten home on an attractive 3700m2 section is ready to be sold.

Stay for holidays or revel in it every day with three bedrooms, open plan living with great indoor out door flow, opening onto the deck to take in the views that anyone would envy. There is plenty of space to add value, the options could be endless, so come and have a look for yourself.

Glenbrook

Waiuku

So close to the beach! - $635,000

Garaging Galore - $629,000

• 3 dbl brm, + sleepout, open plan living • 2 dble gges, w/shop • Fully fenced back yard • Handy to Sandspit School • Phone Marleen for a viewing

Perfect Home Or Holiday - $635,000

3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, o/plan living with a large private deck area for summer bbq’s. Dbl garage with plenty of space. If you’re looking for a family home close to the beach & boat ramp, this wee gem is not to be missed.

Garry Johnson 021 688 477

Awhitu New Listing Awhitu Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722 ID: osbh2008 New Listing 483 528 ID: osbh1095 ________________________ ID: osbh1087 _________________________________________________ Garry Johnson 021 688 477 ________________________

Marleen Ohms 0274

Sun 11.00 - 11.30am 42 Racecourse Road Open:Open: Sun 11.00 - 11.30am 42 Racecourse Road, Waiuku

Vendors Selling Below CV - $758,000 Make An OfferWell - PBN

This could be the property for you. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite, 3 living areas + office.

Double internal access garage.

Waiuku

Glenbrook

Relax with morning coffees overlooking large private section.

Offers Over $650,000

Handy Location - $619,000 * 2 spacious bedrooms master has semi ensuite * Open plan living with exposed beams, sun room * Handy to the local sports centre * Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing

• Time for a make over • Set on 3 flat acres with own bore • 4 bedrooms + Study • Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing

Vendor requires ACTION now.

Waiuku Waiuku Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722 ID: osbh1079 483 528 ID: osbh2004 ________________________ ID: osbf939 _________________________________________________ Marleen Ohms 0274 483 528 ________________________

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Open:Sun Sun 2.00 2.00 -- 2.30pm 2.30pm 18 18 Ernest Open: Ernest Shackleton ShackletonPlace Place

Open: Sun Sun 1.00 1.00 -- 1.30pm 1.30pm 2a Open: 2a Isabella Isabella Drive Drive

Waiuku

Don’t Miss This One - $749,000 Solid 3 bedroom family home offers open plan living, two bathrooms, 2 double garage with extra off street parking. Great indoor outdoor flow with low maintance gardens. Call Leonie now to view.

Glenbrook

Lifestyle Starter - $749,000

This delightful 3 bdrm country home in Glenbrook, is 6200m2 which is fully fenced. Dble gge, high stud shed ideally suited for a trades person or a place for the toys.

Room for the pony, plus space for the children to play.

NewListing Listing New

Pukekohe Pukekohe

Waiuku

Picture Perfect Lifestyle - $930,000

Living the Dream - $769,000 • Established sub division with modern Jeninan Home • Open plan living with formal dining and family room • 4 dble bdrms, master has ensuite and walk in robe • Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing

If you seek peace and tranquility, this little gem on 4.9Ha (12 acres more or less) may suit you for the rest of your life. Conveniently located to Waiuiku with three bdrms, bthrm, laundry, kitchen and o/plan living.

985 722 Ohms 0274 483 528 ID: osbh2000 ________________________ ID: osbh2006 ________________________ ID: osbf948 Marleen ID: osbf943 Leonie Gillott 0274 985 722 Garry Johnson 021 688 477 ________________________ ________________________

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osbornerealty.co.nz

09 235 7139

11 Bowen Street, Waiuku

TUESDAY 18 JUNE 2019

Gardening Thelastsummer’scropshavebeenpickedandthevegesweplantedinautumnare looking good. Much of the garden will soon be sleeping but that doesn’t mean we have to hibernate indoors.

Here’s a checklist of aerobic activities to keep you and your garden in good shape this winter.

1. Dig – but NOT if the soil is wet and heavy. This is bad for your soil’s structure. However, as long as it’s not sloshy underfoot and the soil isn’t sticking to your spade, winter is a great time to plant, especially deciduous trees and roses.

2. Clear away weeds and spent summer annuals. This will not only make you feel good, it will also remove lurking pests, diseases and weed seeds. DO NOT put diseased material on the compost heap.

3. Cut back perennials. This tidies up the scene for winter and encourages the fresh flush of growth in spring. But take your time, there’s no rush. Some flowers look lovely long after the green has left them, especially on a frosty winter morning. Try leaving some of your shapeliest perennials (eg Sedum, Achillea, Echinacea) for winter effect, and leave some seed heads for the birds.

4. Prune roses. Winter is the best time to prune all roses except old-fashioned roses that flower only once a year in early summer. In cold climates leave rose pruning until August.

6. Spray to prevent disease. Winter spraying is simple, effective and largely organic. By killing insect eggs and disease spores, it significantly reduces problems in spring and summer. Use spraying oil and copper to spray roses and all other deciduous shrubs and fruit trees.

Also spray citrus and evergreens such as rhododendrons showing signs of thrips (silvering leaves), mealy bug and scale insect or diseases like rust and mildew.

7. Rake and save the leaves. You don’t have to be fastidious. A bit of leaf litter will rot down and enrich your soil, just as it does in nature. But layers of rotting leaves are more useful in your compost than on your paths, lawns and driveways.

If you don’t have a compost heap, bag your leaves and leave them break down into rich ‘leaf mould’ for the garden, or shred them with the lawnmower to use as mulch around trees and shrubs.

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Winter flowers to cheer the mood

5. Prune deciduous fruit trees, except plums. Plums are pruned in dry weather to prevent disease. Prune to remove dead or unhealthy branches and to let more sun into the tree.

Thanks to gogardeing.co.nz

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OFFICE

1.00 - 1.30pm

$349,000

80 Te Puea Avenue, Meremere

Opportunity Knocks

Osborne Realty

1.00 – 1.30pm

$635,000

11 Matakawau Rd, Awhitu

Perfect For Home Or Holiday

Osborne Realty

11.00 – 11.30am

$619,000

42 Racecourse Rd, Waiuku

Handy Location

Osborne Realty

11.45 - 12.15pm

$629,000

81 King Street , Waiuku

Garaging Galore

Osborne Realty

1.00 – 1.30 pm

$495,000

4b Owens Road, Waiuku

Hurry Dont Miss This One

Osborne Realty

1.00 – 1.30pm

$599,000

32 Norfolk Rise, Waiuku

Super Sweet Starter

Osborne Realty

1.00 – 1.30pm

$769,000

2a Isabella Drive, Pukekohe

Living The Dream

Osborne Realty

2.00 – 2.30pm

$749,000

18 Ernest Shackleton Place, Waiuku

Don’t Miss This One

Osborne Realty

With the winter chill suddenly upon us, we all need some colour in our gardens to add a bit a cheer to the dull days.

It’s a great time of year to plant winter annuals in containers and the garden, pansies and cyclamen are an obvious option.

Pansies are the most popular winter annual. They provide blue, yellow, white, purple and orange blooms everyday if they are planted in full sun. They are available in several varieties based on bloom size and colour pattern. The most common selections the ones with a black center within the coloured flower.

Mixed-colour beds are the norm, but single-color beds provide a stunning display.

Pansies work well as a border planted around taller winter annuals. They are susceptible to slug and snail damage, so protect them with bait.

Cyclamen are often seen as indoor plants however they are surprisingly hardy outdoor winter plants as the foliage is very

cold tolerant. Grow them in deep shade and they will decorate your landscape with blooms daily until they start to decline with the heat of the oncoming summer. They do well in containers or beds in deep shade.

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Pukekohe Tramping Club to launch new walk for Pukekohe

By Helen Jansen

ll Wednesday dawned rainy and overcast, with the promise of rain, however this didn’t bother Larissa and Sprite, not today. Today they are in a safe place with plenty of grass and horsey company for Sprite, a warm coffee, soft bed and Larissa wearing her fluffy (not boot) socks.

A good part of the past five years of Larissa Mueller’s life has been with a horse, on her quest to circumnavigate New Zealand on horseback, all for the purpose of fundraising for Leg Up Trust based in Havelock North. Larissa estimates that she has now completed about 5,500km and still has to get from Otaua (where I met them both at the local primary school) up to Cape Reinga and then back down via the East Coast returning to Havelock North.

She thinks to complete the trip will take until at least Christmas, however with no pending appointments or deadlines, she is pretty casual about the end date. “I’m seeing some cool places and meeting some cool people, so I don’t really know how long it will take, but I don’t really care actually,” said Larissa.

The initial journey started after a conversation with Kendalll, a friend who shared a passion for adventure, and the idea of doing something different that would enable them to raise money for the trust. Larissa and Kendall spend 18 months riding around the South Island coastline, only missing around Fiordland. “That’s DOC land and we weren’t allowed to go there, although personally I think riding two horses through the Homer Tunnel would be a challenge in itself.”

After Kendall’s horse hurt itself, Kendall pulled out but after four years of planning, Larissa was undeterred, even if it meant doing it on her own. The time to restart took longer than intended as “it was really difficult to think about doing it on my own, it just seemed too scary and hard.”

It has been eleven months now since Larissa rode down to Wellington and started systematically travelling north.

With the average day being about 20kms, it’s a laboriously slow process. “The longest day was 46kms when we had to get through Haast Pass to our night stop. We finally arrived about 11pm that night but I’m so thankful that Sprite trusts me, as we only had my head torch to navigate by.”

The journey is like a kindness trail. Larissa is constantly seeking out places to stay via Facebook and through connections, however she still finds it hard to accept help and offers of dinner. “I can’t pay anything but I suppose the return is telling the stories and allowing my hosts to live vicariously through my adventures.”

Occasionally she finds herself under the stars for the night, but carrying a tent and electric fence tape ensures she and Sprite are self-sufficient, not that Larissa sleeps much

those nights. The other necessity for the road is a block of Whittakers chocolate! “It’s a sad day when that runs out,” said Larissa.

Larissa describes Sprite, her unicorn, as a tank. “She’s nothing fancy, but she’s certainly dependable.” Born, raised and trained on Smedley Station Cadet Training Farm, she spent a year mustering before she hit the trails. “It’s lucky she has a sensible head as she had never been off the station before we went on the road!” Not that Larissa’s prior experience was vast! Born in Reefton on the West Coast of the South Island, Larissa had only ridden a couple of times before and had never owned a horse.

Now, many adventures later, the mutual respect for each other is obvious, however Larissa is quick to point out that do they get frustrated with each other. Sounds like a normal relationship to me…

The charity they are collecting for, Leg-up Trust, is about connecting disadvantaged youth who suffer social, behavioural or emotional problems by teaching them how to engage and communicate with horses. The horses are the therapists; the humans are the facilitators.

The original iteration of the trust started in 1999, when Ros Rowe set up a horse trekking business to give a suicidal young woman a job and a purpose. By the time she found her feet and the business was to be closed down, an outcry from local participants made Ros realise the ongoing need for this type of therapy and set up the trust. The first few years were a struggle but as the benefits are now well recognised and funding is more readily available, it has become easier although as a charitable entity it is never easy.

Larissa’s goal is to raise $20k and it was a joy to watch the children at Otaua Primary School hand over the $100.50 they had raised. A kindness journey indeed!

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Dee Keys handing over the presidency to David Lawrie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Exciting times are coming for the Pukekohe Tramping Club (PTC), with 50th Anniversary celebrations to look forward to and the launch of the PTC Five Summits Walk in Pukekohe.

At the recent PTC AGM, outgoing president Dee Keys handed the role over to David Lawrie in a unique event. David was the founder of the PTC 50 years ago and the first president. With about 140 members, many of whom joined in the first year, it seems only fitting that David is again the president.

The clubs 50th Anniversary celebrations will be held on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of November, 2019. On Saturday the theme will be ‘PTC Five Decades Ago,’ with a social gathering for lunch at the same venue as the clubs first ever overnight camp; Schlaepfer Park Scout Camp at Patumahoe. This will include a display from days gone by, cutting of the anniversary cake and plenty of reminiscing.

Sunday will bring the launch of the PTC Five Summits Walk! This walk will be around Pukekohe, incorporating five local landmark hills which represent five decades of PTC members tramping the hills of NZ. The marked trail will follow a map which will also be accessed online.

Glenbrook Vintage Railway takes out national awards The Glenbrook Vintage Railway teams hard work over the past year has paid off with the team being awarded two awards at the 2019 Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand (FRONZ) award ceremony.

GVR General Manager Tim Kerwin and GVR Safety and Compliance Manager Aaron Wong pose with NZTA Licensing and Assessments Manager Rob Gould. Photos supplied (GVR Facebook)

The first award was the P.J Dillicar Award for innovation, awarded for the Counties Power Christmas Lights Trains @ Night event in December last year, which will be back again this year even bigger and better!

The second award was the NZ Transport Agency Tourist and Heritage Rail Safety Award for GVR’s work in modernising their Health and Safety system and building a strong Health and Safety culture.

This is the club’s contribution back to the area to mark their 50th year. The walk will total about 20km but can be split into five separate sections so people are free to choose as much or as little as they wish to walk.

PTC has worked with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and the local Board to create this free cycle and walkway, that will be dog, children and wheelchair friendly.

The walk will start and finish at the Pukekohe Railway Station.

Original article of the Pukekohe Tramping Club formation

Jammies in June

The Districts Post office, 18 Bowen Street, Waiuku, is now a drop off point for the Middlemore Foundation Jammies in June initiative.

Jammies in June was established by Middlemore Foundation in June 2013 because too many kids in the Counties Manukau catchment were getting sick during the cold winter months.

The kids were being admitted to Kidz First hospital with preventable illnesses such as Acute Rheumatic Fever, a disease usually only found in third world countries but prevalent in Counties Manukau.

Approximately 125,000 children live in Counties Manukau; 54 percent of these children live in areas of high socio-economic deprivation.

Jammies in June is now in its 7th year and has many loyal businesses and individuals supporting it each year. Last year almost 20,000 pyjamas and $26,465 was donated.

This year our demand has doubled and we require 40,000 pairs of pyjamas.

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Like clock work

By Kylie Hall

Local fashionista extraordinaire Megan Michie - Fashion contributor

By Helen Jansen

Megan Michie of New to You Boutique in Patumahoe is a sassy chick. She is vivacious, has a ready smile and loves being able to genuinely connect women with a new item for their wardrobe or a whole new look. “It’s very psychological,” said Megan “Clothing or an outfit that looks great on you can really boost your mood!”

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idea of how to put an outfit together, they come ll A strong recruitment background, where in lost. To see them come out of the changing her knack to get along with a wide range of people room in something that gives them more conand gauge personalities goes hand in hand, fidence, a smile, they stand taller and own it!” along with great intuition and a genuine love As the shop stocks anything from new, on of clothing and fashion gave her a great start trend designer brands to preloved re-saled lafor the business. bels, there is a myriad of choices. “I’m a believer of “I’ve always had a passion for fashion. I moddressing for people’s style not necessarily the elled for various fashion businesses – a few latest trend. Not many designers bring2018 out kilograms ago now! I used to change outfits www.thepost.nz | Tuesday 21 August clothes suitable for the standard size which in three or four times a day as a child apparently NZ is size 14 to 16. I’ll gauge customers height, (drove my Mother mad), and Mum was Mrs complexion, lifestyle and what colours they like Patumahoe back in the day - perhaps I inherto help them find the right item.” ited it!” said Megan.

Megan describes her own style as eclectic.

Everyone gets a little something from New “I can’t plan what I’m going to wear. I’m what I To You Boutique. When an item sells the VIP call an emotional dresser - I have to see how the gets a percentage back on each piece sold. Anpiece makes me feel! I’m not a size 8 but a curvy, ything that doesn’t sell gets donated to St. John, busty 14, so this comes into play too.”

Hospice or Women’s Refuge and they also have This destination boutique has now clocked a contact for Dress for Success. up nine years. After redundancy from a role as Megan also style’s and dresses clients by a sales person for water-blasters, Megan decidappointment from her home studio, all sourced ed that she would make her childhood dream a from the store. Selling high end new and rereality. “The rumour-mill went into overdrive! saled pieces from clothing, shoes, hats and Apparently a lot of comments were that it would handbags - Megan has it covered! This is no secnever work! I showed them, and the business ond hand store or OP shop. It’s a treasure trove has grown every year since 2010.” of styley, ecclectic items from classic, vintage New To You Boutique was born 10 May, 2010. to the latest on trend pieces.

“Thanks to a handy, helpful family who worked “As women, we lead busy for pizza and beer we turned the old decrepit lives, working, running the building (ex TAB Patumahoe) into a styley little household, parenting and store,” Megan explained. “My stock was initially just living in general,” said my own wardrobe. I used to sing professionally Megan. “When a customso my wardrobe was pretty vast.” er comes in store with “I get to play dress-up every day,” said Megan. absolutely no idea “It’s a passion and who doesn’t want to get paid how to put what to do what they love doing.” As the business is with what - that’s forever evolving, it is bound to be around for my forte. I love many years to come. fixing that for The business is forever evolving with a them.”

Facebook presence where outfits and items Megan said are loaded daily. Join the Facebook page to be taking pride in the first to see what’s new and what sales and how we dress events are on. is a good thing.

Megan has agreed to be our regular fash“A lot of womion writer, contributing with her expertise on en come into what is hot, what is not, tips and tricks. store having no

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Kirsty Powell is hoping her crafty tide clocks will help spread thought provoking eco messages.

Protesting for causes we believe in, comes in all shapes and sizes. Kirsty Powell of Awhitu is using her love of art to convey her messages of concern regarding our coastlines.

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She’s making tide clocks, specially designed clocks that keep track of the Moon’s motion around the Earth, which determines the tide times we know as high and low tide.

Crafty tide clocks in themselves are quite unusual, but then throw in some eco protesting and you’ve got something quite unique indeed.

“I started making the tide clocks about six months ago,” says Kirsty, an occupational health physiotherapist. “I find having a tide clock in a bach, a really useful thing, so I sourced some 13 hour tide clock mechanisms. So far, I have made 15 tide clocks and I’m planning on keeping a supply of them at the Pollok Art Co-op,” she adds.

Kirsty explains that each tide clock is individual and is made from beach plastic, rubbish and sometimes driftwood, found washed up on the Awhitu Peninsula beaches.

The clocks are available to buy for $95 each, with all proceeds going to Beachcare Awhitu. “They (Beachcare Awhitu) are a very cool group of hardworking locals, who care for our beaches by picking up rubbish and dealing with erosion,” says Kirsty.

Most of Kirsty’s tide clocks have messages regarding ocean plastics and the harm they cause, a gentle reminder to us all to take better care of our planet.

“Our West Coast beaches are a magnet for ocean plastic. We get the rubbish that flows down the Waikato River, as well as plastic that ocean swells and a northerly rip bring our way,” Kirsty laments. With titles such as “There is no Planet B” and “RIP - Rest in Plastic” she’s hoping her art will be useful and will get people thinking.

She says we all need to do our bit. “Don’t litter, avoid single use plastic, and where possible buy items without packaging, or take the packaging back to the retailer so they get the message too.”

These tide clocks could be a great gift idea for any bach owners in your life, and by buying one, you’re also supporting locals doing good eco deeds. That’s got to be good for the planet.

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