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For many years I have attended the Waiuku Anzac Day commemorations at the cenotaph.

The turnout this year is, I believe, the largest I have seen over those years, and one of the striking features of the march was the large number of young people who participated.

This year marked 100 years since the start of the Great War, and of course next year marks the centenary of the Gallipoli landings.

Watching as the parade went past was particularly poignant for me, as my son was one of those marching, and, in his College Prefect’s uniform it made me reflect on those of my family who served in what was to be the ‘War to end all wars’.

Three of my Great Uncles fought in World War One, and were not much older than my son when they marched along the streets of their home town and off to war.

Two of the three brothers were killed on the Somme within days of each other. Another returned, wounded and mentally scarred.

As a son, a grandson, and a brother of men who have served their country, I feel a sense of pride for their efforts and the duty they performed.

As a father though, I felt a sense of deep gratitude and relief that, hopefully, we live in a time when our young people will not again be conscripted to serve against foreign aggression. Yet, although we trust and hope the days of ‘World’ wars may be over, we still have many local young people who are serving in a number of theatres around the world in one or other of New Zealand’s armed forces. Friday’s Anzac service gave me pause for thought - we often think of the soldiers on Anzac Day, but spare a thought for their families, and particularly, their parents.

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Witness gets in contact after collision letter As a result of my letter, published in the Post Newspaper of April 23rd, a witness to the event has contacted me and given me all the relevant information.

I do need,in the first place,to make a correction to that stated in the said letter.

In it, I stated, that the damage to my car occurred, while it was parked in the parking lot behind the Pukekohe Town Hall, That statement, based on what,I have now learned, was incorrect, and I regret anything implied, in that original statement.

Based on the eyewitness’ account, it actually occurred in the Waiuku New World car

park, late afternoon on the same day, April 17th.

I now wish, to thank you for publishing my letter, and equally, sincerely thank the witness for recording the details of the matter and then going to the trouble,and taking the time,to contact me.

In closing, and to the witness, it is truly uplifting to know there are people out there that care and watch out for each other.

My thanks, Ken Browne, Waiuku

Telecommunications workers doing a great job The technicians and support workers who have been doing electrical work in the Sandspit Road area recently have done a great job.

Where they have finished, the areas that were dry and dusty a few weeks ago have

been transformed by Easter rain and grass seeds back into ‘England’s green and pleasant land’.

Train warnings Arrest after major hunt

With this week heralding a new era of electric train services for Auckland, KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ are reminding local residents to stay alert and vigilant around level crossings and train tracks.

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A heavy police presence in Waiuku last week, including helicopters and tracker dogs, was part of a major operation to recapture Brett Makiri, who escaped from custody after being arrested in connection with the violent kidnapping of a 29 year old woman.

It was reported that he was able to escape from an unlocked room after being initially arrested.

He was eventually recaptured just before midnight on Friday night at an address in Papatoetoe, and appeared in Auckland District Court today charged with kidnapping, injuring with intent to injure, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and escaping Police custody.

Detective Senior Sergeant John Sutton says Mr Makiri had shaved his head in an attempt to disguise himself.

The arrest was made by Auckland Central Crime Squad following the searching of several houses of Mr Makiri’s associates with the assistance of Counties Manukau Police and Delta Dog Squad.

Mr Makiri was being sought in connection with an event in which the 29-year-old woman woman was driven to the Coromandel instead of to a friend’s house in a suburb near to her home in Glen Innes on Monday.

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Tuakau concert planned to raise funds for new medical hope

A concert and auction in Tuakau is planned to assist with medical costs for Arna-Lee Adams, (pictured below on her wedding day), as she has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

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A fundraising concert is being planned for Saturday, May 17, at the Tuakau Cosmopolitan Club to raise funds towards a specialist medical treatment needed for former local resident Arna-Lee Adams.

Arna-Lee was diagnosed with three brain tumours in March 2012.

She underwent surgery to have the tumours removed, one of which was on the back of her eye socket, one behind her ear and one on the back of her brain.

Doctors managed to remove two of the tumours but unfortunately the one on the back of her brain was also in her brain and could not be surgically removed.

Glioblastoma was the diagnosis - a type of cancer which is very rare in adults and usually affects children.

It affects ten in over one million adults.

Throughout the last two

years Arna-Lee has undergone numerous courses of chemotherapy and radiation without success.

She is now unable to have anymore radiation treatment, and the last course of chemotherapy attacked her bone marrow and had to be stopped.

A specialist at Starship hospital who deals with this type of cancer in children, along with five other doctors, has now put together specific medication just for Arna-Lee but it is not going to be free of charge, which is why friends have rallied to put together the fund raiser.

Arna-Lee is 29 years old and has a boy who has just turned five and a daughter who is two and a half, who have given her the motivation and determination to keep on fighting with everything she has.

The tumour has been progressively growing and is

now 18mm long on one side.

An organiser of the concert says they are hoping beyond hope that the new medication has the possibility of success.

“We are holding a HELP SAVE ARNA fundraiser at the Tuakau Cosmopolitan club on the 17th of May, starting at 7pm with guests performers kicking the night off, followed by an auction of weird and wonderful things,” the organiser said.

A local band ‘The Geezers’, will be playing on the night from about 8pm.

An ANZ bank account has been set up for anyone who may not be able to attend the concert but would like to support the appeal.

The account number is 060469009192300.

Anyone who would like to donate items to the auction or for further information is asked to contact Helen on 0274856549 .

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38 years of dedication reapsLegal majorhighs award Glass casting a great weekend banned

John Moffitt has been a in life. They are in charge of member and a coach at the their own accomplishments, Pukekohe Athletics Club for and it is so great seeing them 38 years, and just last week, come away with results.”

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne was awarded a prestigious John has been involved has announced that when parliament reaward for his dedication to with the Pukekohe Athletics sumes the government will introduce and the club and sport.

Club for nearly forty years. pass under urgency legislation removing Presented last Tuesday He competed as a junior from sale all remaining so called ‘legal highs’. evening by the Rotary Foun- during the Peter Snell and “While there has been a substantial reducdation of Rotary Interna- Murray era and achieved tion in the number of these products availtional, John was awarded the personal best times of 47.8 able and the number of outlets from which Paul Harris Fellow Award, seconds for the 440 yards, they can be sold, reports of severe adverse which is regarded as one of and 1 minute, 48.3 seconds reactions continue to be received by the Nathe highest awards given for the 880 yards. tional Poisons Centre and Centre for Adverse within the Rotary FoundaHowever, after sustaining Reactions Monitoring” says Mr Dunne. tion. a serious knee injury, John It has been impossible to attribute these The Paul Harris Fellow never made it to the senior adverse effects to any particular products award is given to those who ranks. and in the absence of that ministers acshow appreciation of tanInstead, John has focused cepted my recommendation at cabinet last gible and significant assis- his passion of the athletic Tuesday to end the transitional period, taktance given for the further- sports into coaching, and ing all products with interim approval off the Internationally-known sculptor exhibition “Pretty” where her ance of better understanding has since coachedtitled athletes market. and friendly Susan Louie relations has madeamong Waiuku her were inspired to worldworks titles, New Zea- by her studio in “I will bring to parliament amending legpeoples of the home and has world. been holding a series land representation at worldLandscapes).

Pukekohe (Paerata islation to put this measure in place, to be was nominated by championships Com- are hands-on ofJohn workshops in the techniques of Susan’sand workshops introduced and passed through all stages friends, and was monwealth well from 10am till under urgency on 8 May and come into force glass casting fromcompletely an idyllic spot and games, run on aas weekend taken by surprise when his as national near Karioitahi. the day after receiving the Royal Assent” says 4pm and each provincial day. Susan says students name was called.

Susan Louie has exhibited in titles.

New Mr Dunne. learn the art of lost wax casting, “I knewand I was goingwith to an The mould-making highest achievers Zealand Australia private process, kiln loadpresentation function, but I under command collections held in NZ, Australia and Johns ing and firing andinsimple finishing didn’t realiseofthat was clude Alexander, USA. even A member the itNZ Society of Heidi techniques to World lead crystal glass. The for me. in I was definitely taken presiChampion in is suitable Duathlon, Artists Glass,and a former course for beginners with Waiuku Police are holding a number of by surprise.”

Blanch, World Classes are lim- items found in the local area. From Februdent of the society, she held herSamantha first no glass experience.

John says that Champion intoEXTERRA, Mi-people, and are solo exhibition at the The reason Studio Gallery ited two to three ary, they have an Apple iPhone, found in for his long in standing chael Whitehead, representin Kingsland 2005, ancominstallaheld in Susan’s studio which overKitchener Road, and a sum of Vietnamese mitment is stories due toofthe ed New Zealand in thelake 800,just a few kilome- money, found in Bowen Street. From March, tion telling her fact childhood looks a private that he enjoys seeing thea young at the World Juniorthe Champimemories of growing up as tres from Waiuku township. they are holding a Stihl hedge trimmer (Owyoung athletes enjoyinthemonships inLast Czech Republic Chinese girl working a market weekend students from ens Road), a purple skateboard, (Waiuku to en25 athletes at the Pukethehelmet dedication, will achieve selves. and MarkAuckland Ball, former garden. Her work plays a significant andFrankthe localup area Estuary), a black and gloves, (Court Athletics Club, andarethe athletes “You seeZealand them history. estab- lin Mayor and the New Zealand ofkohe role in New joyed experience learning Street), BMX the bike,dreams (MasseyofPark), a child’s cent results see atEstuary), the Olympics.

It lish morals, set goals, in and Champion 400m hurShe was instrumental bringing theover techniques.

Pictured above are show halfthey sizeare bike,they (Waiuku a Sammaking their the doesn’t matter Beach), what sport take huge responsibility. dles, as well as selected in the glasson to the Franklin region during Susan Louie, left, and students Claremarks sungon smartphone, (Karioitahi and circuit. they compete in - anything Training andArts being a partinof2010 1990 Games the Franklin Festival andCommonwealth from Waiau Pa, and Helen Mathiea skateboard found on Racecourse Road. statement about is possible.” the Athletics Club Gallery Squad. son from Auckland, whoJohn’s has Pukekohe exhibited at the NZ Steel said they From April they have a Nikon Camera from athletes and reflects Sandspit on the rehe isSLR seeing a lot helps create The a discipline Many enjoyed of John’s at Franklin: Centre tofor celebrate the athlete’s classes immensely Reserve,John andsays a Nikon Camera coming talent and risthese athletes, be- The have gone ona to be time greatpreparing in sults that in achieved bag, found of onup theand corner of Beach the Chinese Newwhich Year inI 2011. had great theirhas been from his own athletes over ing through the ranks, and lieve benefits them in later others sports, including All Glenbrook Roads. same year, she exhibited in an artworks ready for firing. says he will not be slowing Black, Mike Brewer, who is the past 40 years.

“I believe athletes with the down any time soon. said to have shown great “I really get a kick out of promise as a decathlete if he ability to run, jump, throw and, who are prepared to seeing these young athletes hadn’t become an All Black.

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‘Friendly’ checks on hunters planned

by Fish & Game and police officers The other reminder is over the use of lead shot in 10 and 12 Gauge shotguns which is banned within 200 metres of open water.

Law changes also mean that rangers have a little more paperwork to attend to. They will leave notices of entry to private land when they have been onto property to check hunters, Mr Currie says.

“Land owners and occupiers may find these notices, which should be viewed as a courteous note to advise them that rangers have visited the property.”

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Never leave firearms in a vehicle that is unattended 7. Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms.

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The Search and Surveillance Act 2012 introduced and made law a number of things that any law enforcement agency must do when exercising a power of entry to land or a power of search. Fish & Game say these requirements are seen as good common courtesy, and benefit land owners and occupiers in that there is standardised procedure that rangers must do when going onto private property pursuant to the Wildlife Act (and indeed the Conservation Act in situations where it also applies).

The requirements include: When finding persons on the property – specifically owners and occupiers – advising of rangers name/purpose to be on the property/showing identification/and advising the enactment they are on the property pursuant to – i.e. the Wildlife Act 1953.

In addition if rangers do not find persons on the property – specifically owners or occupiers – when leaving they will leave a notice giving advice that the property has been visited by Fish & Game NZ. If rangers are legally on the property evidence of any other offending that they discover would be deemed admissible, and can than allow other agencies such as Police to then take further action within their jurisdiction.

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Fish & Game officers are encouraging hunters to brush up on regulations and make sure they’ve bought a licence – and urging particular care over firearm safety as the season gets underway.

The game bird season starts on Saturday, May 3 and Fish & Game will send rangers out in all 12 of its regions to carry out “friendly” checks on hunters. Many ranger teams will be accompanied

by Police officers.

Fish & Game communications advisor Andrew Currie says “the good thing is, and worth noting, that by far the majority of hunters are responsible and do the right thing, as they enjoy a healthy outdoor pursuit with a long history.

“But history tells us that a small minority may try to avoid their responsibilities.

Mr Currie says that as well as checking hunters’ success, rangers will check hunting licences and whether they’re sticking to the regulations, while Police officers will check firearms licences and other behaviour - including alcohol consumption.

“Depending on the circumstances, offenders risk fines of up to $100,000 and loss of any firearms used and a review of their suitability to hold a firearms licence by Police.”

Mr Currie says that while game bird hunting accidents are rare, It is timely to again remind hunters to take the utmost care while hunting and handling firearms.

“While the opening of the hunting season is often a very social event for hunters who often catch up with mates they haven’t seen for some time, leave the drinks until the days hunting’s is done and until firearms are safety locked away . ”

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Pukekohe club announces $24,000 in grants The Franklin Pakeke Lions Club, Pukekohe, is delighted to announce it’s 2014 list of financial grants recently donated to local and national organisations and individuals, totalling $24,000.

The club has a number of fund raising projects each year. As in earlier years, the major project is the growing and selling of Christmas Trees.

“We are very happy that, due to larger tree numbers and size, sales were up this year which has allowed us to significantly increase the amount of our grants.

Our tree sales are always extremely well supported by local residents, and it is appropriate that the proceeds are able to be channelled back into the local community,” a spokesperson said.

Recipients of financial grants this year are: Aged Care Unit (Pukekohe Hospital) $500; Asthma Foundation $500; Auckland District Kidney Society $500; Auckland Rescue Helicopter

Trust $500; Matthew Bright (Spirit of Adventure voyage) $500, Camp Quality $2000, Child Cancer Foundation $500; Cystic Fibrosis Assn of NZ $500; Deaf Aotearoa $500; Diabetes NZ (Auckland Branch) $500; Diabetes Youth NZ $500, Epilepsy Assoc NZ $500; Foundation for the Blind (Guide Dogs) $150 plus $29 per month for puppy training; Foundation for the Blind (Talking Books) $500; Franklin Hospice $1000; Hayley Milliner $500; Hearing Dogs for Deaf People $500; Heart Children NZ Inc $500; Heart Foundation $500; IDEA Services Counties (IHC) $500; Kidney Kids of NZ $500; Kids Foundation $500; Kidz First Hospital (Middlemore) $500; Lifeline Aotearoa $500; Muscular Dystrophy Assn of NZ $500; National Foundation for the Deaf $500, Never Give Up Group Pukekohe $500; NZ Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust $500; NZ Suicide Prevention Trust $500, Neurological Foundation of NZ $500,

Parkinson Support Group $500; Pukekohe High School – Spirit of Adventure, $1000; Radio Lollipop $500; Sea Search and Rescue Waiuku $500; South Auckland Women’s Refuge $500; St Johns Ambulance Pukekohe $500; Starship Hospital $500; Stroke Club Pukekohe $500; Sunset Beach Lifeguards $500; Wings Trust Franklin $500; In addition, the Club made donations to the Lions Clubs International Foundation ($1000) and the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust ($500), to be used nationally & internationally, to provide urgent assistance in areas suffering from disasters.

“Being able to help the community in this way is only possible with the generous support of the local people of Franklin; and the Club offers its sincere thanks to all those kind people giving us their ongoing support for our fundraising projects,” the club said.

Sergeant's Beach Join in the beach clean-up Help rid Sergeant's Beach of sharp Pacific oyster shells and make it safe for beach-goers.

The clean-up will involve collecting loose oyster shells off the beach and removing rubbish.

Join us for a barbecue afterwards.

When: Saturday 3 May 2014 Time: 10am-12noon Where: Sergeant's Beach, Matakawau, Awhitu (beach access on Sergeant Road) What to bring: • bucket, gloves and sturdy footwear • raincoat, warm clothing, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

Find out more: contact Stephanie McLeod 09 301 0101

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Radical Disciples – Wanted

The greatest want of the world is the want of

men --men who will not be bought or sold; men who in their inmost souls are true and honest; men who do not fear to call sin by its right name; men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle is to the pole; men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall.-- {WM 300} So how do you and I measure up to that high Christian standard?

The greatest need of the world today is

reflected in the almost total lack of radical disciples, when compared to the likes of those active at Pentecost of old, disciples who will turn this ole world upside down for Jesus Christ. Such a disciple is one who: loves Christ more than anyone else; loves God more than anything else; dies to self-daily; loves those in the church as Jesus does; lives their life in obedience according to the Word of God; has bumper crops of the Fruit of the Spirit in their life; and seeks to bring others to Jesus and Eternal Life.

Read Luke 14:26-27, 33; John 13:34-35; John 8:31; John 15:8, 16; John 4:35-38; Galatians 5:2225; Matthew 28:19-20.

In other words, a genuine disciple of Christ is one who grows more and more into Christ’s likeness. Such a disciple is compelled by Christ’s love, and then draws others to Jesus Christ; as others see Jesus shining brightly out from within them; it is called life style witnessing.

Read Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:15; 2 Corinthians 2:14-15; 2 Corinthians 5:11, 14-15.

So how do you become a radical disciple? It only happens by the power of God in the life of the believer. It’s His work that makes us such people. As we come to him just as we are, putting our trust in Jesus and his death alone, He washes us from all sin and justifies the ungodly.

His Spirit makes us a new person, filling us with the very love of God and begins to transform our lives into the image of Jesus Christ.

As we contemplate Christ’s life and continue to

abide in him by walking in obedience to his will and word, we are changed more and more into his likeness. The world desperately needs such people. Why not decide right now to open your whole life to God, allowing Him to make you

into a new and radical disciple?

Read 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 John 4:7; John 3:14-16; Romans 5:5; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 15:4-5; John 15:9; John 10:4-5. End (adapted with thanks from Gary Webster’s writings) I came across this the other day in a book, and it is so fitting for the time in which we live.

The Fellowship of the Unashamed By Dr. Bob Moorehead

In 1980 a young man from Rwanda was forced by his tribe to either renounce Christ or face certain death. He refused to renounce Christ, and was killed on the spot. The night before he had written the following commitment which was found in his room: “I’m part of the unashamed, the die has been cast, I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made- I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colourless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving & dwarfed goals.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my com-

panions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I won’t give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up for the cause of Jesus Christ.

I must go till he comes, give till I drop, preach till everyone knows, work till he stops me and when he comes for his own, he will have no problem recognizing me because my banner will be clear.” End

So how is it with you and I? When are we going to step up to the plate and bat for Jesus, or are we just going to continue to hide out in the bleachers and bunkers? One hears often, “well that is what the pastor is here for, that is what I pay money to go towards.” The Gospel Commission say “Go Ye,” and not “Get somebody else to do it for you.”

Matthew 10:32 “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.”

Matthew 12:30 “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.”

We as Christian Believers are now being challenged to step up, to stand up, and to live up to the Christian way and thus to be counted as an active disciple of Jesus. Daily working for Jesus, gathering in the harvest of souls, confessing by words and lifestyle actions that we are of the fellowship of the unashamed, a radical disciple.

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New Waiuku residents attending Waiuku’s Anzac commemmorations bring a story of some exciting operations during World War Two.

From Dover down under

By Bill Deed A new face at the Waiuku Anzac ceremony at the cenotaph this year was Molly Julian and her son John who now live in Waiuku.

Molly and her late husband Christopher were both involved in some exciting operations in the Second World War. Chris was a New Zealander who was a member of the Royal New Zealand Navy Volunteer Reserve. He left for England before the Second World War and joined the Associated Portland Cement Company. But only a short time afterward, Germany invaded Poland and war was declared on 3 September 1939. Within a month sub lieutenant Julian was at sea in a minesweeping trawler based at Hull. This was the first of several ships he served on until the highlight of his naval career.

When Germany unconditionally surrendered on 7 May 1945, one requirement of the surrender was for all German submarines then at sea (and there were over 40) to surface, signal their position and proceed to designated Allied ports.

The German submarine U-1023 surfaced on 10 May and surrendered to the HMS Mounsey which was under the command of Lieutenant Commander Julian. The submarine was escorted back to Britain and was opened to the public to view in aid of King George’s Fund for Sailors.

John Julian takes up the story of how his father met Molly.

“Although my father’s time in command of HMS Mounsey was almost over, his association with the Captain Class frigates like the HMS Mounsey would lead to another important engagement when Christopher Lampard, formerly commanding officer of HMS Essington, introduced him to Molly Estridge, who had been a Plotting Wren at HMS Lynx from 1942-46.

“Christopher and Molly had met at the end of the war, when HMS Essington was minesweeping off the coast of Kent and had stayed in touch when both returned to London and civilian life.

Dad, as an RNZNVR officer, had returned to New Zealand to demobilize before taking another ship back to London to rejoin the Associated

Above: Molly and John Julian at the Waiuku Cenotaph on Anzac Day. Below: Molly’s son John Julian often looks at the painting in their possession of the U-1023 surrendering to the HMS Mounsey, commanded by John’s father. The painting was the work of one of the Mounsey’s officers.

Portland Cement Company.

My father and mother were married in June 1955 and I appeared one year later.”

Molly had had an interesting war and at the young age of eighteen years was one of less than twenty Plotting Wrens out of several hundred WRNS personnel at HMS Lynx, which was the wartime name for the Port of Dover, she had assumed early responsibility for charting the progress of convoys and the frequent night sea battles between British and German coastal forces.

Molly was also involved in co-coordinating the input of the newly-established radar stations with that of the Coastguard and other observers and reporting to the Admiral or his Deputy Staff Officer (Intelligence) LTCDR Julian Rogers-Coltman during that time.

Her Naval Operations Room was situated below the Castle under the cliffs of Dover.

While safe enough in the

tunnels under the cliffs, Molly and her messmates often experienced shelling, or bombardment from the German heavy guns more than twenty miles away on Cap Gris Nez in occupied France and she keeps the piece of shrapnel that nearly killed her in Dover as a paperweight to this day.

Because of her role in the plot, Molly sometimes knew when a boyfriend or brother of another Wren had been killed at sea, but she was not permitted tell the girl concerned at the end of the watch; another hard fact of life of war, for someone not long out of school, to absorb.

Almost 70 years after she left HMS Lynx, Molly is saddened that conflict remains a fact of life around the world but believes that commemoration like Friday’s Waiuku Anzac Service is a useful reminder to younger people of the terrible damage exacted by war as well as a way to honour those who took part but never came home.

Inaugural community open day The University of Waikato will be opening its doors to young and old on Saturday, May 17 as it hosts its first Community Open Day. As part of the University’s 50th celebrations this year, the Saturday event is a familyfriendly public showcase of the university’s facilities, campus, research and history. It takes place the day after university’s annual recruitment Open Day for prospective students and their families (Friday, May 16).

Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford says Community Open Day is an opportu-

nity for the public to see first-hand what the university offers.

Community Open Day will see the campus broken into ‘themed hubs’ that will feature a variety of activities, interactive exhibits and demonstrations. Mini-lectures and tours around the campus will also be available on the day, which runs from 11am-4pm.

It is followed by a function for alumni.

More information can be found at www. waikato.ac.nz

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Fun and quirky music tuition comes to Franklin: The Centre

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Music workshops run by the musical partnership ‘CChange’ are coming to the Franklin Arts Centre on Saturday May 10.

C-Change comprises Caroline Zeeman and Clare McCormack, two music teachers from Auckland, who released their very first school resource ‘Colours of Aotearoa’ in 2009.

Both Clare and Caro are music educators in the local community. As well as teaching at schools, they run ukulele and marimba classes on the North Shore and in East Auckland.

Clare teaches piano, marimba, ukulele, recorder, choir and Orff Schulwerk for children and adults at home, in local schools and in the community. She is involved with ONZA (Orff New Zealand Aotearoa), where she organises the Marimba Festival and Marimba Camp each year and many Workshops for teachers around NZ. Her ukulele classes for adults are very popular. ‘UkuBays’ ukulele classes cater for children, beginner and intermediate adult players.

Caro has been a music educator for the last 15 years and teaches guitar, electric guitar, ukulele, recorder and flute from her studio at home. She works two days a week as a music specialist at two local Howick school’s where she

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There is over $1000 in prizes on the day in Gross, Nett and Stableford sections Nearest the Pin prizes • Longest drives • $100 lucky card draw at prizegiving (must be present).

teaches year 1-6 classes and runs the Marimba and Ukulele groups.

“Imagination, Improvisation, Creativity and Fun” are the four keywords in Caro’s approach to music. Growing up in The Netherlands, she started with the recorder when she was 11 years old, moved on to flute a few years later and she taught herself to play the guitar.

Caro has been writing music since the age of 14 and took a little break when she moved to New Zealand 26 years ago with her husband and worked in the tourism industry.

At home with a young family though, made her pick up her instruments again

C-Change Music Workshops Coming to Pukekohe Franklin Arts Centre

Saturday 10 May 2014

Marimba workshop 10.30am – 12noon

C-Change is…

Clare McCormack, and Caroline Zeeman Clare and Caro are experienced music educators, teaching Orff Schulwerk, ukulele, choirs, piano, flute, recorder and marimba. They run workshops for teachers and the community in NZ and Australia. Three of their songs have been finalists and winners in the APRA Ukulele Festival song writing competitions. C-Change have recently ‘released’ their new resource Behind Bars.

Beginner to more advanced marimba tunes.

‘Behind Bars’ marimba and percussion workshop.

Full of practical, fun ideas and activities for music making in the classroom.

Ukulele workshop 1pm – 2.30pm Ukulele favourites and new originals.

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and she has never looked back. Caro has been an active member of ONZA since it started up in 2003.

In 2010 Clare and Caro launched a book and CD called: “Okeley Dokeley Ukulele.” This was aimed at anybody interested in playing the ukulele, and last year they worked on a Marimba resource and published the book ‘Behind Bars.’ Their music is completely original and can be described as “quirky, happy, funny and beautiful.” Three of their songs were finalists in the APRA ukulele songwriting competition, with ‘Misty Blue’ coming second place in 2011 and ‘Chapel of Ease’ won first place in 2012.

For more information visit the website www.c-change.co.nz To register phone Caroline 021 662 260 or email: zeeman@vodafone.co.nz

Pukekohe Workshops Saturday 10 May 2014

Franklin Arts Centre 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe 10am Marimba workshop $35 1pm Ukulele workshop $35 Attending two workshops = $60

Know 3 chords and you are in!

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Banks looking for wellorganised applicants for new home loans

Home loan affordability worsened across most of New Zealand in March at the fastest rate since January 2002 as median house prices rose and interest rates started rising, the Roost Home Loan Affordability reports show.

However, the report also shows banks are increasing their lending appetites, but are looking for well-organised borrowers, as well as those arguing their case through a broker.

A 6% rise in the national median house price in March from February drove most of the deterioration. The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 0.25% on March 13 drove the rest of the increase in borrowing costs measured in the reports.

Banks passed on the increase in full to floating mortgage borrowers and average fixed mortgage rates have risen around 0.7% in the last eight months in anticipation of the Reserve Bank’s tightening. The Reserve Bank’s imposition of a speed limit on low deposit mortgages in October has also cooled activity and prices in the housing market in recent months, although medians continued to rise.

However, banks are increasing their appetites to lend to both high and low deposit borrowers and brokers report banks are returning to the market in droves now they have adjusted to the Reserve Bank’s speed limit.

“The banks are back out looking for high LVR borrowers and are doing deals for those borrowers who are well organized and argue their case well through a broker,” said Roost Home Loans spokeswoman Colleen Dennehy.

The Roost Home Loan Affordability reports show national affordability worsened to 63.3% in March from 58.8% in February after the national median house price rose to NZ$440,000 from NZ$415,000 in February. This was the biggest increase in the borrowing costs percentage since January 2002.

Average floating mortgage rates rose the full 25 basis points to 6.01% in March and the average advertised 2 year mortgage rate rose to 6.13% from 5.96% at the end of February. It is up from 5.4% in May last year.

Anzac Day commemorations in Waiuku

Waiuku College prefects gather

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One of the organisers of the Anz services, Bill Deed.

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Water restrictions lifted Water Alert Levels in the Waikato District and Waipa District will be lifted today (Tuesday), following the recent rain and a sustained lower level in water use across the district.

Hamilton city and Waikato district councils have been at water Alert Level 2, which restricts the use of sprinklers on alternate days between 6am and 8am and 6pm and 8pm.

Most of Waipa district has also been at water Alert Level 2 except Te Awamutu and Pirongia which recently moved to Alert Level 3 where no external use of sprinklers was allowed, due to supply issues.

It has been five months since Waikato District, Waipa District and Hamilton City Councils first moved to Water Alert Level 1 on 20 November 2013.

Waikato District Service Delivery Manager Tim Harty has praise for the communities Smart Water practices over this dry summer.

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Navy career provides great experiences Among the marchers at the Waiuku Anzac parade were Cassie Moran and Thomas O’Connor, Naval ratings who recently returned from deployment on HMNZS Te Mana. Former Waiuku College students, they joined the navy for the experieince, as well as the travel and the pay rates which were excellent for school leavers.

Cassie says her day to day job can involve general seamanship and maintenence, but at sea her job is to provide a recognised maratime picture and to keep the command appraised of the tactical situation ahead.

Thomas says his workload involves maintaining many bits of kit onboard including weapons, radars and communications equipment.

“My interests definitely lie with the weapons gear, specifically, the 5” gun,” he says.

“My role as a technician is my primary job but I am also part of the ships ‘evolution team’ which is used for seamanship evolutions such as replenishment at sea (RAS), launching and retrieving boats for man overboard and most importantly in our current role, for boardings.”

In her career Cassie has worked on both frigates, (Te Mana and Te Kaha), and since joining the Navy in 2009 she has travelled to 29 countries.

Since Thomas was posted to Te Mana, he has been on numerous training trips to New Zealand ports, completed a four-month deployment

Above: at the Waiuku Anzac parade on Friday were local Naval Ratings Cassie Moran, Sam Carter and Thomas O’Connor. Cassie and Thomas reflect on the lifestyle that is the Royal New Zealand Navy. around South East Asia, visiting Korea, Japan and China and has been on an antipiracy deployment off the coast of Somalia.

In the future Cassie is hoping for further overseas deployments, perhaps with peacekeeping work, and is working towards a promotion course, while Thomas says he will miss the Navy as he is taking up a new career with the New Zealand Fire Service to enable him to spend more time in the Franklin area with his young

daughter.

Cassie says of the Navy: “ I enjoy going away and building friendships with people I’ve never met, in countries I’ve never seen before.

“The feeling you get sailing into your home port after a long deployment and spotting your family and friends on the jetty is indescribable.”

Despite shortly to leave the Navy, Thomas says it’s a great career option, particularly for young people.

“The great thing about Navy life is that you get to do

a diverse and interesting job while visiting amazing places and you’re basically flatting (at sea) with your best mates.

“Great job satisfaction comes from knowing that each time you visit a country, whether your doing a cocktail party or just going out and getting involved with the locals, you are helping to spread the word that little old New Zealand can hack it on an international level and really contribute just as much as our much larger allied countries can.”

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FABULOUS HILLTOP SITUATION $679,000 5.3 ha block fenced into 8 paddocks with an acre of bush and a stream. This is a pleasant four bedroom family home with a lovely north facing deck with views over most of the land. Ranch slider access from the deck too three of the four bedrooms. A spacious lounge with a wood burner and country kitchen/dining room complements the setting. Bathroom with sep shower bath and vanity, sep toilet and master bedroom has ensuite. A four bay implement shed and a 3 car size garage (double door and workshop). Call now for an appointment to view.

WAIUKU

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf707 Contact: Julie Rodgers a/h 09 235 6075, 0275 516 075

Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm 28 Kendalvale Drv

EXCELLENT VALUE IN WAIUKU $685,000

WAIUKU

Stunning vacationer views from lounge/dining & 3 of the 4 bedrooms in this practical, workable family home with 2 bathrooms & wir. Nestled in a quiet cul de sac on the waters edge it's just awaiting finishing touches. Don't dream it, do it!!!

1 Building which currently has 3 tenants. Situated right in the heart of Waiuku Town Centre and close to the Manukau Inlet. Motivated vendors would like to move on to other ventures. Phone Marleen to discuss further.

$615,000

Excellent street appeal, beautiful indoor/outdoor flow. 4 bedrooms, ensuite, spacious walk in wardrobe, open plan living with family room. Plus rumpus, double internal garage, fully fenced, private bbq & spa area also fruit trees & an abundance of vegetables. Room to park the motorhome or boat and plenty of extras. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh759 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

WAIUKU HOLIDAY FEELING AT HOME - Offers over $600,000

Fabulous indoor/outdoor flow with a rural outlook, all the works been done. Modern kitchen with granite bench top, gas hobb & hot water. Single carport & double garage, set on a fully fenced 997m2 section. Loads of fruit trees, plenty of room for kids & pets to play. Close to Patumahoe Township.

GOLDEN DELIGHT

price reduced

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf708 Contact: Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

IMMACULATE IN PATUMAHOE - $525,000

Open Home: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm 112B Colombo Road

WAIUKU

HANDY FOR HORSES $479,000

Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm 47 Kingseat Road

Beautiful country views of the land out to Manukau Harbour. This property has beautiful gardens around the home & loads of shedding. Sleepout has own bathroom & kitchenette. Home has 3 double bedrooms, open plan living with a sun drenched deck set on 2.72 Ha. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

Set down a private ROW is this delightful Golden Home. Open plan living with family room. 3 Double bedrooms + study. Master has ensuite & walk in robe. Set on 2772m2 private section. Double internal garage plus extra shed. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh772 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh778 Contact: Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

A 'must see' 10 Acres (approx) just 4.5km from town. Great views.

Handy to the Pony Club. Excellent hay country. 2 road frontages.

COMMERCIAL

WAIUKU GARDENERS DELIGHT - $645,000

Dwelling: spacious 3 double bedrooms with views over Waiuku. Downstairs: business opportunity or workshop - rumpus -office x2. Shop/ workshop: currently leased (verbal), with own kitchen and toilet. Zoned light commercial.

A VIEW FROM THE ROUND WINDOW

Tucked away down a shared driveway in a quiet sought-after street of Waiuku, which is very private. This home has 4 dbl brms, 2 bthrms, modern kitchen & lovely flow to outdoor entertaining area through the conservatory. The renovation of this home needs to be complete, the vendors have the wallpaper if you have the time. A must view property.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbf711 & ID osbh781

WAIUKU

new listing

$485,000

4 Bedroom home with sleepout, rumpus & workshop all on an acre in town. Keep a pony, chickens or pet sheep or plant it all out. Huge potential for numerous projects.

Call Julie Q to view.

WAIUKU

www.professionals.co.nz Open Home: Sun 3.00 – 3.30pm 23 Meachen Tce

4 bedroom + ensuite brick & tile home in an elevated position to reward the owners with spectacular views. The gardens have been lovingly landscaped with raised garden boxes for the keen gardener. Set in a popular street. Call Julie Q to view.

HUGE POTENTIAL ON 1 ACRE IN TOWN $485,000 new listing

Ph 235 7139

$445,000

Be the first in! New carpet, curtains & paint.

3 Bedrooms + office or 4th bedroom. Large section with not much to mow set on the outskirts of town. Move in and enjoy.

WAIUKU

11 Bowen Street, Waiuku Osborne Realty Ltd - licensed real estate agent (REAA2008)

LANDSCAPER'S HEAVEN $739,000

WAIUKU

Imagine having the historical Awaroa Stream passing peacefully through your property and the visual delight you can create with flowing water. This magnificent property is awaiting the talent of a skilled landscape gardener. The home is 243m2 of luxury. Open plan designer kitchen, family & dining with a formal lounge. Four double bedrooms, the master has a larger WIR & ensuite. A sep laundry & triple car garaging with a lovely rural outlook. Phone me now to view this opportunity to create and extraordinary home & garden.

View online: www.professionals.co.nz ID: osbh777 Contact: Julie Rodgers 0275 516 075, 09 235 6075

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 29, 2014

Manufacturing of quality jewellery on site Watch repairs and sales on site Jewellery repairs/ restoration on site PANDORA jewellery & watches Swarovski Crystals

Wright Jewellers celebrated 100 years of business in Pukekohe in 2012, laying claim to being the oldest business in

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the town. It was established, by Walter and Florence Wright at 27 King Street, in the same year as the Pukekohe Borough Council was formed.

The business originated in New Zealand when Thomas and Hannah Wright, who were jewellers in England, arrived in Wesport from England, setting up a jewellers business in 1880.

Thomas and Hannah’s son, Walter Wright, was born in New Zealand but served his apprenticeship in England as a watch and chronometer repair specialist, before returning to New Zealand, marrying Florence, and setting up a jewelry and greengrocers shop in Pukekohe in 1912. At the time Wright Jewellers was established, it was where Monarch Café is today, and provided almost everything, from grain to hardware, and even drapery. In 1970, brothers Norris, Gary and Ralph, grandsons of Walter, purchased Wright Jewellers from their father Jack and they still run the business today. In October 2011 they became part of Australia’s premier jewellery group, Showcase Jeweller, a move that gave them access to a world-wide market of quality jewellery and watches. Wrights Showcase Jewellers’ services still include remodelling and design, valuations, cleaning, and watch battery replacements.

SEIKO Watch premier stock

Serving you since

1913

The photo above depicts one of Richardson’s service vehicles stuck in mud on the Manukau Peninsula

Serving you since

1927

YOUR TRADITIONAL LOCAL BUTCHER

In 1913, Harry SW Limmer opened the doors of a butchery in Waiuku, and to this day, that site provides quality, traditional butchery services to the Waiuku and wider community.

Now named Waiuku Village Butchery, the business operates from a building which was rebuilt in 1919, after the original wooden building burned down, and owner Gary Reid says his clients come back for the ‘old-style’ service and quality.

“We don’t buy our meat pre-packaged, we make our own sausages using natural casings, and we only use New Zealand meats - in fact, all of our grass-fed beef and lamb comes right from the Waikato.

“We make our own bacon and specialty meats, and cure our hams on the premises, as well as creating a range of innovative pre-prepared meat products for our customers.

“One of the things we hear all the time from our customers is how much nicer it is to buy meat which is directly from the local farms, and we have become well-known Auckland-wide for our Christmas turkeys, hams and speciality products.”

With a butchery on the site for more than 100 years, Gary appreciates the history of the area, and points out the gouges on the concrete walls of the driveway, made by bullock cart wheels almost a century ago. If you haven’t tried traditional meats, call in, have a chat, and find out why Waiuku Village Butchery is simply better.

WAIUKU VILLAGE BUTCHERY 32 QUEEN STREET, WAIUKU • 235 8369

Herbert (Herbie) Richardson trained as a watchmaker in Ireland. He opened his business in Waiuku in 1927 repairing and selling watches, clocks and grammaphones.

When electricity arrived to the area, gramophones were out and radios were in. Business expanded and Herbie had 3 service vehicles and 7 employees servicing electrical goods in an area spanning the other side of the Waikato river to Clarks beach, Waiau Pa and the Manukau Peninsula. Richardson’s opened initially in Bowen Street then the Queen Street store which is run by 2nd, 3rd & 4th generation members of the family. The Queen Street shop was originally a fruit and sweet store - Herbie expanded the building onto the back.

Out the back used to be stables for horses, track marks gauged by delivery trucks still line the narrow alleyway walls. Today Richardson’s has two watchmakers and jewellers, Syd and Mark and sells an eclectic range of goods including watches, jewellery (old and new), clocks, antiques, crystal ware, trophies, wallets and more.

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Watchmakers Jewellers

34 Queen St Waiuku Ph. 235 9710

Grandfather clocks Georgini & Ellani silver jewellery Antique Jewellery Guess, DKNY, Fossill, Skagen Fashion Watches Casio G Shock

WRIGHTS SHOWCASE JEWELLERS 149 King Street • Pukekohe P: 09 238 6481 • F: 09 238 6481 www.showcasejewellers.co.nz

Serving you since

1912

YOUR PERSONAL JEWELLER

Cairnscorp began a hundred years ago as the original Cairns and Woodward making tents and horse covers for the military, and sails for boats.

We have expanded significantly over the years but are still based in Pukekohe.The business is locally owned and operated having changed hands 6 years ago. Our staff are local too.

We believe in supporting other local business wherever possible and our We’ve been here community .Visit our website to see 100 years. what we have done The initial contracts were for over the past year. manufacturing horse covers Call us on 0800 for the NZ Army Expeditionary 75 76 77 for a free Forces during WW1. design and quote for Cairnscorp is still in Pukekohe, anything canvas or your local Canvas and PVC-from simple rePVC specialists. pairs to boat covers, awnings, shade sails, • Awnings • Canopies • Covers drop screens, tarps, • Screens and much more equine products and machinery covers...

The Canvas and PVC People the list is endless.

0800 75 76 77 | sales@cairnscorp.co.nz www.cairnscorp.co.nz

Serving you since

1914

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Bratwurst Sausage Eggs • Ribs Brisket Bacon Duck • Ham Chicken Lamb • Pork Beef Gluten Free

TISSOT Swiss Watches

Call us for a free design and quote We accept SuperGold cards

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 29, 2014

Sally Soapbox Owner Bubbles Shop 204 King Street, Pukekohe Ph: 09 238 7489 Whether you’re after paint, wallpaper, curtains or blinds, your local Colourplus store offers all the inspiration, expertise and advice you need to make your home decorating dreams reality!

Serving you since

1944

Crosbies Colourplus has been a feature of the Pukekohe business scene for almost 70 years, ever since Raymond ‘Bandy’ Crosbie opened what was then the Pukekohe Hardware Company in 1945. Since then, the business has provided private and commercial decorating solutions to generations of local residents – and is still proudly providing that service from the same site in lower King Street where the company first opened.

Halliwell Shoes was established in 1958 when Gwen & Bert Halliwell brought Franklin Shoes, just up the road from the Pukekohe Hotel. We moved to our current premises which we own in 1962. We were a family shoe store catering for all ages but in the mid 90’s the decision was made to go out of children’s shoes - today we stock quality womens and mens shoes.

Family-owned and operated, Crosbies joined the Colourplus franchise group in 1999, enabling it to have access to a wider range of products, as well as ensuring it keeps up with the latest design trends and techniques. Director Russell Hyland says Crosbies Colourplus has changed in many ways over the years, but still provides old fashioned service and advice, as well as a wide range of quality wallpaper, paints, marine and automotive coatings and more.

As it approaches its 70th year in business, Crosbies Colourplus is maintaining its historical and traditional links, while ensuring it provides its many loyal clients with the very latest in paint and decorating technology.

Richard Halliwell joined the business in 1968 and took over from Gwen, doing the buying and running of the store with Father continuing doing the accountancy work.

Over the years we have endeavored to keep up with market demands and changing times, venturing into Papakura for a while, opening Self Service Shoes and eventually in 1989 open the first of the Eyecatcher Stores in Royal Oak Auckland.To-day there are three Eyecatcher stores, Howick, Hamilton, and the latest opened in July 2009 Thames giving us 4 stores to service.

Cristina joined in the mid 90’s and to-day with Helen’s help,together are continuing what Richard and my Grandparents started and plan to keep up the standards that they all set.

Crosbie’s

Cristina - Owner

We continue to endeavor to meet the ever changing market trends and demands by visiting the shoe fairs of Europe at least once a year to study the market and trends that are happening there. This enables us to build a collection that we believe will appeal to our customers, which is often a little different from other footwear stores.

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Franklin Vets was founded 68 years ago in 1946 when Gordon Yockney arrived in New Zealand to become the first vet to work for the recently established Franklin Veterinary Club. Gordon initially worked on his own covering farms far and wide over what is now Manukau City and Franklin District.

Growth and diversity - The practice grew rapidly and by 1970 ten vets were engaged in providing a wide range of services to mainly farmer clients. In the mid 1970’s new clinics were built in Papakura and Pukekohe to support the rural practice and provide high quality services to the increasing small animal clientele. Practice development continued with the merger of Wilson and Death’s Waiuku practice and the building of new clinics in Waiuku and Pukekohe. In the past nine years Franklin Vets has expanded southward to establish clinics and services in Te Kauwhata, Taupiri and Kopu and to the east in Beachlands.

Gloria - Most valued Staff member still serving after 36 years

Serving you since

1958

35 Vets - Currently 35 veterinarians are employed in seven clinics.

Many of our vets hold post graduate qualifications in their areas of expertise and they are supported by a team of highly qualified nursing staff and receptionists.

Excellent Services - Our commitment to delivering excellence to our clients is achieved through our highly qualified vets and team of support staff. Our specialist services, purpose built centres and hospitals, state-of-the-art equipment, leading industry systems and quality control measures, have been specifically developed by our practice to benefit our clients.

Franklin Vets has progressively grown over the past 68 years to become one of the largest privately owned veterinary practices serving the South & East Auckland, North Waikato and Hauraki Plains.

Serving you since

1946

Franklin Vets: 2 Court St, Waiuku.

Ph: 235 9101 • www.franklinvets.co.nz

For after hours: Pet emergencies Ph: 235 9101 Farm emergencies Ph: 238 2471

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For all your Fertiliser Supplies & General Cartage

81 King St Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 7686 Employing more than 50 staff, and operating more than 60 heavy vehicles plus trailers, the company is engaged in the carriage of livestock, cartage of bulk metals, fertilisers, and other bulk products as well as general freight.

Knight & Dickey is a company that is unlike any other activity in the local area, and in being so is also one of the larger private employers of local people.

Knight & Dickey support the local community by way of sponsorship, donations and the use of company plant and equipment.The company provides vehicles for the Business Association for use in the Xmas parade, supports local school activities and assists with community projects. It also is a supporter of the Lions Club, the Waiuku Rugby Club, the Waiuku Netball Club, and many other smaller local sporting groups. A large part of the company operation is dedicated to serving the rural sector, which is a seven days per week requirement.

Serving you since

1958

Waiuku Depot - Collingwood Rd • Ph 235 9189 Awhitu Depot - Hatton Rd • Ph 235 1024

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 29, 2014

43 QUEEN ST, WAIUKU PH 235 9711

GARY PYES It’s still our pleasure....

since 1978

proudly serving

It was in 1971 when Bill Deed and Ngaire Thomson started W. J . Deed Printing Ltd. It was situated in the garage behind the Deed home at 9 Martyn Street Waiuku, where it was to stay until 1988.The young company’s first print job was for Leaming butchery – now The Village Butchery – and was done using hand set type. That was job number one.

The company is now on job number 41,005 and it is being done completely digital.

In the early years most printing was business stationery, raffle tickets, cabaret and wedding invitations and church offering envelopes.

Now it is small run colour printing, and booklets with some specialised business stationery.

W. J. Deed printing and Stationers moved to their current location at 16 Bowen Street, Waiuku in late 1988 and expanded the stationery department by joining the NZ group, Office Products Depot.

Now, with their two sons Glenn and Darryl involved in the businesses, it is the beginning of another phase in the growth of the company. New digital processes are being embraced in the printing department and Action OPD has expanded into Pukekohe.

While W. J. Deed Printing Ltd still supplies stationery to the OPD Group nationwide, a rebranded Go Graphics is supplying digital and quality offset printing to the traditional markets, and Bill and Ngaire are still involved in the business.

• Waiuku • Awhitu • Patumahoe • Waiau Pa • Clarks Beach • Glenbrook • Pukekohe

Serving you since

1978

We’re local and we do care!

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K E KOHE U P CARRIERS Ltd

PUKEKOHE CARRIERS IS A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

Serving you since

1971

Tony Walker Owner

Walkers Pest Control

Pukekohe: 09 957 0123 • 142 Manukau Rd Waiuku: 957 0123 • 16 Bowen St, Waiuku Commercial stationery and business machine Computer Supplies • Greeting cards • Huge range of magazines For more than a quarter of a century, Walkers Pest Control has been making local homes cleaner, safer and more comfortable as the company gets rid of undesirable pests.

No matter the pest, Walkers have the tools, and the knowledge, to deal with the unwanted house and section guests, whether they be insects, spiders, rodents, birds, possums or rabbits. It’s a complicated job, and one which Tony Walker says requires not only experience, but also regular training and updates. A member of the Pest Management Association of New Zealand, Tony had to complete an in-depth course covering 28 papers over 18 months.

The course covered legal issues, entomology, pest habits and the usage of poisons, among many other things, and Tony says the learning pricess simply never stops.

He says it is vital to use a registered professional for pest management, noting that it is a highly specialised field and one which is becoming even more specialised as new methods and products are brought into the industry. It’s a continual learning curve, he says, but one which he enjoys as he brings the highest levels of service and knowledge, backed by almost three decades of experience, to homeowners and commercial businesses alike.

Serving you since

1988

TONY J WALKER

We do everything!

TEL: 0274 789 857 EMAIL: itrmn8@ps.gen.nz

PROVIDING A TWICE DAILY SERVICE FROM THE PENROSE/ ONEHUNGA AREA TO PAPAKURA, DRURY AND PUKEKOHE. WE ALSO PROVIDE A DAILY SERVICE TO WAIUKU, PATUMAHOE AND TUAKAU

Serving you since

1984

Bruce and Bev Young started their carrying business 30 years ago with one truck and freight run purchased from Stembridge Transport when that company closed down in 1984 and then purchased another truck and freight run from Fletchers Transport ( both long established local companies dating back to the early 20th century).

Today the company has twelve vehicles ranging from a five axle Btrain unit and 43 foot semi’s to six wheelers, four wheelers and a van. Since 2010 Bev and son Matt have been running the company.

They specialise in palletised general freight with a twice daily freight run out of Onehunga, East Tamaki and the Airport - their business cards say it all with “Big enough to carry the load, small enough to care” and the trucks with “your way twice a day”. They have quite a diverse workload and an extensive client base. Although they deal with 14 freight forwarders this covers less than half of their work as the rest comes directly from their large client base. They deliver to Drury and Pukekohe twice daily and Waiuku,NZ Steel, Otaua, AkaAka, Tuakau, Pokeno daily. Outlying areas such as the Awhitu Peninsula, Onewhero, Pukekawa, Mangatawhiri and Maramarua are serviced as required.

Contact: Matt or Bev Young • 28 Alpito Place, Pukekohe Ph: 09 238 1497 • Fax: 09 238 1498 • Mobile: 027 4990 215 / 027 4759 173 • Email: pukekohecarriers@xtra.co.nz

www.pukekohecarriers.co.nz

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 29, 2014

Kevin and Jo Gubb established their business in 1987, and have been serving the Franklin and wider community for over 27 years, initially from Kitchener Road, Waiuku, and now from their new premises in Constable Road.

The growth and success of the business has seen them need the extra space; they have a retail store, offices and an engineering workshop where they complete pump repairs and testing and perform engineering work for large scale operations such as cowshed modifications, and designs for complicated installations. Gubbs also designs and installs irrigation systems, water meters, and effectively manage water testing on rural properties.

For all your water requirements call and see Kevin & Jo Gubb

Ph 235 8268 14 Constable Rd

The company provides a full service facility for all pumps. Whether you’re a rural property owner requiring a pump for your water tank or septic tank, or a large grower in the agricultural sector requiring a six to eight inch submersible pump, Gubb’s Pump and Well Services have exactly the solution They stock a full range of Lowara pumps and because they manage every step of the installation, you can rest assured your job will be completed on time, to the highest standard.With a wide range of plumbing supplies, drainage products, storm water and building supplies as well as garden and landscaping componets including Firth-branded products, concrete blocks, and paving stones, Gubbs is your one-stop shop.

8 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku Ph 235 8507

Waiuku

www.bakersshoes.co.nz

Fiona Baker Owner Bakers Shoes

Serving you since

1987

Kevin Daly Owner Unichem Waiuku Ph : 235 9307 Fax : 237 0054 40 Queen St, Waiuku Open: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm

PUMP & WELL SERVICES PLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE S U P P L I E S

The location of 40 Queen Street, Waiuku, the site of Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy has been a pharmacy for a long time with various owners.

In 1982 Graham and Patricia Smith purchased the pharmacy and operated it until 2006 when it became Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy.

But well before that, in November 1968 a new young pharmacist, Don Barker, opened a pharmacy around the corner at 10 Kitchener Road, opposite the old New World site. Don ran a successful business and was one of the first pharmacists in New Zealand to adopt the then-new Amcal Franchise. Don, through his involvement in the community, raised the Amcal profile in Waiuku and surrounding districts for many years and retired in 2005.

Kevin Daly, a pharmacist working for Don Barker, and his wife Raewyn, a local kindergarten teacher, took on the Amcal partnership. Soon after, they purchased the other pharmacy in town, of Graham and Patricia Smith, and what was then Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy moved around the corner to its present site of 40 Queen Street. Amcal Waiuku pharmacy has operated for the past eight years at that site, serving the community of Waiuku with medical advice, products and toiletries.

Kevin and his staff enjoy working with the people of Waiuku and will continue to do so into the future. But the Amcal name is to be retired nationwide and so Amcal Waiuku Pharmacy is to change to Unichem Waiuku pharmacy at the end of next week.

As Kevin says, this is a name change only. Kevin and his staff remain at 40 Queen Street and, as he says, “it’s business as usual!”

Winter Business Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Sat: 9 am - 1 pm

As you can see from the photograph below, digging up our pavement is nothing new – I think I have been through this process half a dozen times! However, it is all in the name of progress and we have to hope we end up with something better than we had before.

So in 1992 when we brought Waiuku’s family footwear shop there was no fax, no Eftpos, no mobile phones, no computer systems and no websites. Gradually these technologies have been developed and implemented over the years. In the last 10 years retail in Waiuku, like most small rural town, has declined but through our website we are now dealing with customers globally!

Looking back at photos of the shop in the 1970s there was not the variety we have to choose from now – ladies shoes were black (or brown) in winter and white in the summer! A lot of our manufacturers were in New Zealand and imported shoes were quite a novelty.

Nowadays the factories have all closed down and most of our stock is made in China. Pleasingly we are now starting to get more ranges out of Europe as the prices have become more competitive. We stock over 50 brands and focus on comfort and value for money – the old saying ‘you get what you pay for’ is still very true; our biggest complaint is our shoes last too long!

Serving you since

1992

Saturday: 9am - 2pm Sunday: 10am - 2pm

Julie Glennon Owner Feline Farmstay

Serving you since

Serving you since

1991

A lot can change in 10 years - a lot has changed since 1967 when the premises of 8 Kitchener Street were built - and a lot has changed in my 21 years here!

2004

This year Feline Farmstay marks a decade of providing the highest-quality home away from home for the region’s pampered felines.

Designed and built in 2004 in an idyllic rural setting on the outskirts of Waiuku, Feline Farmstay provides individual care for cats, with each pet having its own nightbox and individual hammock. Owner Julie Glennon, an experienced veterinary nurse, says she absolutely loves her job, and takes great pride in personalising the care for her guests, including special dietary requirements, and occasionally fresh fish straight from the local harbour as a special treat.

“It’s a lifestyle, not a job, and I just love it,” Julie says, adding she says a huge thanks to her customers for their support over the years – many of whom have been regular users of the purpose-built facility since it opened. “The focus for me is to have happy, non-stressed cats - they have peace and quiet, and even have their own lounge, complete with television, fireplace and a variety of climbing frames and other entertainment.”

Feline Farmstay – it’s not just a cattery; it’s a luxury retreat for cats!

feline FARMSTAY Luxury Boarding Cattery www.felinefarmstay.co.nz Ph: 09 235 7024 • 027 511 3579

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 29, 2014

Waiuku soccer ramps up promotion aspirations with another fine win

We’ve been here 100 years.

The initial contracts were for manufacturing horse covers for the NZ Army Expeditionary Forces during WW1.

Cairnscorp is still in Pukekohe, your local Canvas and PVC specialists.

• Awnings • Canopies • Covers • Screens and much more

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The Canvas and PVC People 0800 75 76 77 | sales@cairnscorp.co.nz www.cairnscorp.co.nz

Call us for a free design and quote We accept SuperGold cards

Pam & Craig Follett PJ Alpacas

What started out as a project to buy a ‘couple of lawnmowers’ in 2005 has turned into a fully-fledged business for Waiau Pa couple Pam and Craig Follett. The Folletts purchased a couple of alpacas for their lifestyle property, and now run close to 40 alpacas at Waiau Pa. The Folletts have bred around eight generations over the past few years, seeking the genetic characteristics that make the animals internationally-known. Pam says shearing the animals can be a bit tricky; they only produce an average of 1-3kg quality fibre per shear, and need to be tied down to keep them calm and easy to handle! New Zealand conditions have proved ideal for the breed, with many animals now exported all over the world, and two specialised fibre-processing plants established in this country. Pam says she encourages anyone who wants to be involved in the industry, which now has 16,000 animals nationwide, and says they are ideal for lifestyle blocks, as they can run five to eight animals per acre. Anyone interested in learning more can visit Pam and Craig’s property during the National Open Day on May 4, from 10am or call to make an appointment to visit another time and find out more about this fascinating new industry.

Serving you since

2006

Sabine Owner Cataway Cattery 10 Jenny Lane Waiuku 021 492 280 Toll Free: 0800 492 280 Open 7 days for your convenience.

“CATAWAY is Veterinary recommended and ASURE Quality approved”

Serving you since

2010

Ph: 09 232 1142 M: 027 256 0928

E: pj4u@xtra.co.nz

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PARAIJIO STUD 120 Saddleton Rd • Waiau Pa • RD4 •Pukekohe Home of

CATS rule at this Cattery!

Sabine cares for her guests as if they were her own, providing an immaculate, homely and safe environment that’s proven to result in content, healthy and relaxed felines. Guests are fed whatever their little hearts desire. A wide variety of dry and tinned food is in plentiful supply, plus special favourites like chicken breasts, mince, and fresh fish at no extra charge.

Cleanliness and TLC are of the highest order. Before making bookings, you are encouraged to view the cattery and chat to Sabine about the care of your cats so that you can be confident about their welfare while you are away.

The accommodation is spacious and comfortable. Cats are housed in private rooms with private balconies. Families are housed in their own family room. The lifestyle is relaxed. Most cats laze around and enjoy the bird watching. Scratch posts and toys keep the rest of them busy! Soothing music is heard at all times. Cataway has a lovely sunny playroom that the cats can use individually throughout the day.The playroom has climbing structures, scratching posts, toys and beds. Sabine makes sure every feline guest that wants to, will have an opportunity to use the playroom.

A wood burner, with a fire burning constantly during the colder months and an air condition unit for summer ensure the perfect climate at all times. If extra warmth is needed for the older guests, a heat pad will be provided.

Cataway Waiuku   www.catawaywaiuku.co.nz

Waiuku AFC’s premiers turned up at Oratia’s Parrs Park with a bit more swagger after a massive win at home against previously unbeaten Forrest Hill Milford on Easter Monday. However Oratia are title contenders and so it was imperative that the team turned their confidence into a performance on the park.

Mitch Thomasen pulled out of the starting line up in the pre-game warm up so club stalwart Jerry Hubbard took his place in the centre of the park for the first time this season. Waiuku started well and made most of the attacking play.

Waiuku were keeping the ball nicely whilst Oratia were trying to catch the visitors back four on the break with the pacey Marco Rotello up front. Waiuku’s pressure, mainly led by Derek Sinclair, saw Karl Clark, the Oratia keeper, make a hash of a clearance from the right hand side of his penalty area.

The ball fell to Jamie McGookin who let fly and Clark got back and made a fantastic save by pushing the ball over the cross bar. However from the resulting corner, Waiuku took the lead. A Cody Ralph corner was not cleared properly by the Oratia defence and Luke Chapman hit the ball on the first time of asking like a rocket into the net. Waiuku kept pushing for the second but Oratia got back into the game after the half hour mark. Rotello got on the end of his team’s best chance of the half when he found himself one on one with Justin Baldwin, but dragged his shot wide of the mark.

Oratia held made most of the play in the second half, constantly pushing for an equaliser whilst Waiuku sat back and attacked on the counter. Waiuku furthered their lead when some good work down the right hand

Above: Sam van Pomeron, (right) in action against Oratia as Waiuku producd a 2-0 win over the title contenders.

Picture courtesy Ward Jameson Photography.

side saw a cross met by McGookin who beat his marker and found himself with the keeper to beat. However Clark came out and whilst trying to punch the ball clear, only managed to connect with McGookin which sent the big Scotsman tumbling.

Penalty and Chapman stood up to dispatch his third penalty of the season. With a two goal advantage it was now up to the defensive work of the Waiuku team. Baldwin saved brilliantly from a header which looked destined to find the net and this took the wind out of the sails for the Oratia attack. They managed to come close several more times but didn’t really look like scoring and Waiuku kept their second clean sheet of

the season. Final result 2-0 to Waiuku.

Jim Evans mentioned in the after match presentation “When you are playing the top teams you have to have a structured defensive unit and whilst we are known for letting a few goals in, the boys can really be proud of their efforts in keeping a clean sheet. Man of the match today is Caine Robbie.”

The result leaves Waiuku in fourth place in the table, four points behind leaders Fencibles United who visit Massey Park next weekend.

The reserves also played a strong defensive games, keeping Oratia to a goalless draw. Player of the day was new signing Mike Day

Huge catch of illegal snapper A huge catch of illegally caught snapper hidden under the floorboards of a recreational boat may see three South Auckland men facing serious fisheries charges.

On Anzac Day afternoon (Friday the 25th of April 2014) Ministry for Primary Industries Honorary Fishery Officers and Compliance Officers were conducting inspections of fishing boats at the Kawakawa Bay boat ramp.

(MPI Honorary Fishery Officers are trained and uniformed volunteers that assist fulltime Compliance Officers with fisheries inspections).

Honorary Fishery Officers spoke to three fishermen in an aluminium boat, as it returned to the ramp.

The three fishermen claimed to have only caught 13 snapper and eight kahawhai, which they showed to the Honorary Fishery Officers.

On further inspection of the boat Honorary Fishery Officers located a further 221 snapper hidden under the floor boards of that boat.

Of the 234 snapper in total, 114 were found to be undersize.

The boat, trailer and car were seized by MPI Compliance Officers.

The three men, all South Auckland residents, were aged 33, 38 and 39.

The investigation is continuing, and they may face charges under the Fisheries Act 1996, with a maximum penalty of up to five years imprisonment or a fine of up to $250,000.

MPI, North Harbour, District Compliance Manager, Michael Simmons says: “The blatant disregard for both the size and quantity of illegal fish taken by these fishermen, places a huge strain on the survival of the snapper fishery. The Honorary Fishery Officers involved did a great job to detect this offending.”

Also at Kawakawa Bay, on the same day, four shellfish gathers were inspected with officers locating a total of 1016 cockles in their possession. A bag containing 340 cockles was hidden under the seat of the car they were in.

This group also had their car seized, and they are likely to face charges. The total cockles allowed per day is 50 per person.

“This is another demonstration of blatant disregard for the rules designed to ensure sustainability of the shellfish, for all to enjoy in years to come.”

“We rely on the public for its assistance and I encourage people to report any suspicious fishing activity to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 476 224).

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Karaka just hold onto perfect record Under 21s in narrow loss In the Counties Power Club Rugby competition Onewhero Carters nearly caused the upset of the season when they threatened to break Karaka’s perfect win record but the table toppers held out to take the 26-23 win over the visitors. The boot of Kieron Rollinson proved to be the difference in the match.

In the Counties Power Game of the Week Patumahoe Hotel edged out Bombay 22-17. PGG Wrightson Leader board joint top try scorer Vaha Fili put the first points on the board with a try out wide. Bombay replied with a try to Ki Anufe who scored from a period on attack which he converted.

Patumahoe’s Josh Van Lieshout scored next when he charged down a kick to collect the ball from the bounce to score, running 35 meters to cross the line.

Bombay’s Sam Vaka scored his side’s second try of the match after spreading

the ball wide and running about 40 metres down a sideline narrow channel to score under the posts which Anufe converted. Patumahoe scored the last try to give them the lead. Bombay slotted a penalty to take the lead back. Patumahoe’s Jonny Wilkinson had the final say slotting two more penalties to win the game.

Pukekohe’s 57-14 win over Weymouth has moved them into second place on the table. It was a stop-start encounter with the score 24-7 at halftime but in the end Pukekohe managed an eight try haul.

Next week Pukekohe will play Waiuku which will definitely be a match worth watching and Weymouth face Bombay.

The score board showed a one sided affair in Waiuku’s 31-0 win over Drury. Dominic Olson, Bryce Vaireka, Sam Cole, Kalolo Otutaha and Samuel Knight all scored tries for Waiuku which leaves Bryce Vaireka in first-equal spot

on the PGG Wrightson try leaderboard.

Luke Graham slotted two conversions and Bayden Morey kicked one to shift into fourth place on the table.

Ardmore Marist collected their fifth win of the season when they beat Te Kauwhata 56-5. Benjamin Ormsby got Te Kauwhata on the score board with his try. For Ardmore Marist, their try fest came courtesy of two tries apiece

by Sione Hifo and Cody Martin.

Junior Taufua, Whairora Rangiwai, Tai Tagaloa, Kurt McKenzie and Ray Laulala all scored with Laulala adding two conversions and a penalty and AJ Alatimu slotting two conversions.

Papakura recorded their highest score of the season but they were no match for Manurewa in their 64-14 encounter.

Rugby veteran Dion Kingi and Terence Mataia both dotted down for Papakura with Thomas Sullivan and Larelle Underhill kicking the conversions.

Dawson and Armstrong take King Cup tournament The major tournament at Waiuku Golf in the past week was the King Cup pairs competition, won by the team of Alan Dawson and Murray Amstrong (pictured right). In other results from the club: Easter Monday Haggle; 1st Ivan Van Niekerk 37, 2nd Ross Tindle 36, 3rd David Bates 36, 4th Kerry Martin 36.

Tuesday Haggle; Div One, 1st Frank McGrath 36. Div Two,1st Brian Johnson 41.

Ladies Wednesday Haggle; Div One: 1st Joy James 73, 2nd Marie Lynch 75.

Div Two, 1st Pat Maitland 77 c/b, 2nd Coral Harmon 77. Nearest Pin: Diane Sansum (Guest) 9 Hole Ladies: Div One;1st Gweneth Baird 36 Nett, 2nd Bev Laurent 38, 3rd Ngaire Van Tilburg 39. Div Two; 1st Marjan Slappendel 36 Nett, 2nd Noeline Letcher 38, 3rd Sharon Paterson 39.

Thursday Haggle; Div One: 1st Greg

Lowe 41, 2nd Louis King 39, 3rd Luke Dillon 36, 4th Cam Fleming 36.

Div Two; 1st Jay Williams 39, 2nd Dan Lynch 37, 3rd Alan Stichbury 37, John Hamilton 36.

Twos: Louis King, Greg Lowe 36 Hole King Cup; 1st Murray Armstrong & Alan Dawson 138, 2nd Jonathon Morley & Malcolm Turner 140, 3rd Graham Hira & Paul Wells 140, 4th David Bates & Neville Keys 144. Twos: Murray Armstrong & Alan Dawson, Nigel Ward & Lindsay Russell.

18 Hole Haggle; Div One; 1st David Miller 41, 2nd Kerry Martin 37, 3rd Cam Fleming 35, 4th Darron Whyte 35.

Div Two; 1st Jay Williams 37, 2nd Bryan Johnson 33, 3rd Roger Read 31, 4th Don Paterson 31 Best Gross Div One: Kerry Martin 79.

Best Gross Div Two: Jay Williams 91.

Twos: Louis King.

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BOATING REPAIRS - Dinghy or trailerboats; fibreglass or wooden. All jobs considered. Ph Tony on: 235 3545 or 021 598 662.

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The Waiuku Rugby U21s had a hard physical game against Manurewa on Saturday. They played on thenumber one field and were curtain raiser to the premiers.

Both teams’ forward packs played well. Manurewa got first points with a penalty, but Dion Winsor, who had a good day with the boot, scored two penalties in quick succession.

The big Manurewa pack got their game going and scored a nice try from some great pick and go play. Waiuku struck back; Jack Hardie scoring a brilliant individual try. Halftime came and a few substitutions were made; Ash Haywood making an impact.

Winsor kicked two more penalties before the Manurewa pack scored another good try. With three minutes left to play Manurewa were rewarded with a try to make the final score 25-22 in their favour. Winsor was Player of the Day, Player’s Player of the day went to Sam Kane who had a tidy game a half back and RAYD person of the week was Peter Hamilton.

Reserves win well over Drury The Waiuku Premier Reserves took the field with a much changed lineup on Saturday due to injuries and holidays.

However, they still had a strong team which is indicative of the quality and numbers in their training squad.

They had the measure of the Drury side who held their own early on and got close to the line with some exciting breaks, but were unrewarded. Barry Twidle and Neil Meachen made some probing runs for Waiuku and the silky skills of Anthony Nepia were evident in the first try (unconverted).

Aaron Yuill delivered quick ball from the strong scrum with Sam Knight and Dominic Olson making their typical bustling runs. Waiuku took a lineout near the line and executed a copybook pushover try with Jeff Kerr coming up with the ball, converted by Brad Tucker to

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take a 12-0 lead into the second half.

Waiuku were able to make some substitutions from their strong bench and made several breaks but handling errors saw three try opportunities go begging. Then Olson scored a fine forward try which was also converted.

A string of penalties to Drury near their line finally gave them their reward with the Number 8 scoring under the posts (unconverted).

They were looking promising again but a fine tackle

by Tim Douglas saw Waiuku take control and from then on never relinquished control of the game. A neat run by replacement halfback Sam Walter saw the ever dangerous Kowhai Nepia score (converted) to make it 26-5. Shortly after another forward movement resulted in a Reihania Taupo try (unconverted) to take the final score to 31-5.

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Bach Wattle Bay. Furnished 2BRM, water views. Big section. $200 p/ week. Ph: 021 828 801.

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Ph: 09 235 0571 or 027 5561484.

REMOVAL - Any old scrap metal incl. old batteries, expired gas bottles, old cars, lawn mowers, etc.

Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING WINTER is coming - get it cleaned now. Inspection report - insurance receipt.

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CLEANING Vacant houses, windows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus maintenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette: 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249.

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FIREWOOD - Bargain.

Mac/pine. 4 Metres: $300 Delivered. 2 Metres $170.

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FIREWOOD FIREWOOD for sale. Dry Mac & Gum mix. $80/ metre with free local delivery. Ph: 235 9668 or 021 412 452.

DON & Gaylyn, this season’s pine firewood. $75 per cube, delivered and stacked. Ph. 235 9588.

FOR RENT 3BRM T/house. Ensuite, dishwasher, single garage.

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Ph: AH 09 235 7571 or mob: 021 536134.

COCKY’S CORNER - For fencing & roofing iron, timber, hardware, plywood, pavers, gates, garden sheds & more. 123 Queen St, Waiuku. Ph: 235 9880 or 235 2386.

Wood shavings for sale 200 Ltr bag $10 each. Ph: Naturally Wood by Design 235 2980 email: admin@ naturallywood.co.nz.

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12G Remington 100 Shotgun Synthetic stock unused condition.

Changeable chokes. Ph: 235 8374.

Free drop off depot for all your unwanted TV’s, computers, whiteware, etc.

Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Road, Waiuku. Free pick up in Waiuku. Ph: 235 5769.

Garage Sale Antique furniture, 10 speed bike, weights etc.

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8am - not before. 7 Tui Place, Waiuku. Off Kauri Drive.

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Grazing Horse grazing available, near Waiuku forest. Tack and feed room. Round barn etc. From $30 per week. Ph: 235 6328.

HAIR DRESSING THE Cutting Room Hair Salon. 33 Breaker Grove, Waiuku. Ladies cuts from $30, Mens cuts from $25, Colours from $70. Hours: Tues 11-3pm, Wed 9-5pm, Fri 9-til late, Mon & Sat by pre-arranged appts only.

Phone Steff: 235 7149.

HEALTH TAI-CHI QIGONG for well being. Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe.

Thursdays, 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm - $8, 7pm - $8.

Teaching, practice, green tea. No booking required, just turn up.

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Buckingham Industries Ph: 235 3900 Mob: 021 270 9454

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Laundry 4 U. Between Video Ezy & Pizza Hut, across parking lot from Ed St Rest. Ph: 09 239 2964.

PICTURE FRAMING The Framing Shed.

Quality custom picture framing. 31 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Tues - Fri 9 - 5 or by appt. Ph Allie: 235 0939 or 027 253 4577.

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SERVICES Deceased Estate House clearances and cleaning. Ph. 027 277 5026 for free quote.

Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand Dealers.

Kiwi Care Home Support.

Providing quality care in your home. For those who wish to continue living at home but require assistance. Ph: Katrina 235 3661 or 021 827 195.

TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Downstairs from $90 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

OFFICE SPACE - Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Upstairs from $110 + gst p/wk. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

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WAREHOUSE SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Small, Med & Lge. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

TOPCUT LAWNMOWING - reliable, clean, tidy job experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.

WORKSHOP SPACE Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Easy access. Ph Sam: 021 671 960.

GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gardening, garden clearance, hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

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PETS POOCHIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs.

Inspection welcome by arrangement. Phone: 09 235 0052 (Evenings) or 021 856 555. Email: pups@hotmail.co.nz for further information.

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HAKONO TRUST AGM 10th May 2014, 11am start Reretewhioi Marae, Tahurangatira Road, Waiuku.

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Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club AGM. May 25th 2014, 10am Lounge Bar. All Members Welcome.

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Mainly Music every Monday morning at 10am at the Cornerstone Community Centre, 8 Valley Road, Waiuku Ph: 235 7341 or visit our website: www.cornerstonechurch.org.nz, Sunday Gathering 10am, Waiuku College Hall.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Proposed temporary road closure It is proposed that Queen St (between King St and Court St/ Victoria St) and Kitchener Rd (between River Ln and Queen St) be closed from 7.30am until 4pm on Sunday 11 May for the Waiuku Steel ‘n’ Wheels event. And that, Bowen St (between United Video and intersection with Queen St) be closed from 7.30am for the street market.

This closure applies to all except authorised and emergency vehicles. For further information, phone Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553.

WANTED TREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 027 212 4590 or 235 0065.

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Entry $5 includes afternoon tea

Phone 235 2238 St Andrews Centre - 85 Queen St, Waiuku

Religious Education Classes at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Kent St, Waiuku.

Will begin on Wed 7th May 2014, 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

Classes are held every Wednesday (except school holidays) and will include those who wish to receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist & Confirmation. Interested in enrolling your child/children (7yrs+).

Please contact Fr. Brian 235 9633 or Evon 235 7022 after 6:30pm (Sessions for adults are also available).

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SEPTIC TANKS

Your Local Chimney Sweep The longest established chimney sweep business in Franklin

PUMP & WELL SERVICES PLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE

auto glass Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

* Mobile Service, Franklin wide * 103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe (Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

PH 238 5055 0800 10 35 35

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

Laundry

027 476 1306

CLEANING

Home & Office Cleaning

235 8206

PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING Registered Plumbers

• FREE QUOTES • •Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings •Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator

SEPTIC TANKS

238 7701

CONCRETE LAWN MOWING

ACTUAL CONCRETE For all your concrete requirements Phone John 021 501 438

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your business with us from just $35 +gst

ANY SIZE LAWN FRANKLIN WIDE

Hedges, Tree Work, Rubbish Removal, Rotary Slashing, Schools, Industrial sites & section clean ups RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL * Free Quotes * WINZ Quotes

Kris Butcher M: 027 247 0084 • A/H: 235 0666

PAINTing

Len Gore

Painter Decorator Residential & Commercial

Value for money guaranteed For a free quote, call Len 021 - 682 028

Water

HOUSEHOLD WATER Sweet Water Anywhere in Franklin Ph: Ricky Holmes 236 3408 or 0274 937 889

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THE POST NEWSPAPER, APRIL 29, 2014