Settling In Franklin 2014 - A Guide for New Residents

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Contents Trade Services ���������������������2

Education ��������������������� 18-20

Welcome ����������������������� 4-5

Vets ������������������������� 21-23

Community ��������������������� 6-7

Rural/Lifestyle ������������������ 24-35

Churches �������������������������8

Around The Home ����������������36-40

Important Numbers ������������������9

Property ���������������������� 41-44

Retail ������������������������ 10-11

Dining & Entertainment ������������45-48

Services ������������������������ 12

Sport & Fitness ������������������ 49-51

Health & Beauty ����������������� 13-17

Keeping up with the news New residents to Franklin district will quickly learn that keeping up with local happenings is a breeze.

These are often a great source of help to new lifestyle and small block owners.

That’s because the district is served by a variety of local newspapers and magazines which provide the latest happenings as well as valued information on living in the country.

Residents have easy access to coverage of council decisions, sports, the arts, education, health, policing and all manner of local issues and events. They can also read about farming matters and rural achievers and receive excellent advice on how to go about life on the farm(let) or similar and it all comes via the mail box.

In addition to local community newspapers, which are delivered weekly across the district, there are also several rural-focused publications which come in a variety of formats – both magazine and newspaper style.

Importantly, Franklin residents are kept in the know!

Published by Times House Publishing, PO Box 259 243 Botany, Auckland 2163. 50 Stonedon Dr, East Tamaki.

Phone 271 8080. Fax 271 8073. www.timeshouse.co.nz. Publishers of Rural Living and Settling In.

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Subscribe to Rural Living Rural Living is a stimulating magazine delivered to RD addresses in the Franklin district. It is designed to provide readers with varied rural information, which is both informative and helpful to the lifestyle market, as well as a ‘Living’ section providing for all aspects of living.

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: For your free e-edition of Rural Living delivered straight to your inbox go to www.ruralliving.co.nz/ subscriptions/e-edition For a copy of Rural Living mailed to your letterbox go to www.ruralliving.co.nz/subscriptions/print subscriptions. Postage costs $49 inc GST per annum.

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Welcome to the district...

Congratulations on choosing to live in beautiful Franklin district where residents enjoy a wealth of lifestyle options and are part of a friendly, vibrant community that prides itself on its mix of excellent man-made facilities and stunning natural heritage.

From its comprehensive public amenities and facilities for many different interests through to its natural, rural and waterfront playgrounds, the greater district provides every reason to make Franklin home.

Embracing a wide tract of land reaching from the Awhitu peninsula in the west to Beachlands and Umupuia/Duders Beach in the east, Franklin is bounded by rural landscapes as well as surf and safe swimming beaches.

To the south lies Waikato, and the city of Hamilton, a mere 45 minutes away from the top of the Bombay Hills, which are regarded as the entranceway to Auckland city in the north.

Central to its character is Franklin’s farming and horticultural roots which still dominate today. Early history of the area is well documented with places such as the Karaka Museum, Glenbrook Railway and more providing wonderful insights into the past.

With the motorway running through the centre of Franklin, access to the north and south is easy and recent

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Manukau Heads redevelopment of transport links to Auckland International Airport means it is a relatively quick drive to this major New Zealand entry/exit point.

While the greater area enjoys country quietude, Franklin is but a stone’s throw from urban hustle and bustle. New residents to the townships of Pukekohe, Waiuku, Clevedon and Beachlands are encouraged to talk to their neighbours, visit information and community centres and to explore the wider region.

Take advantage of local restaurants – Pukekohe and other areas too – you’ll find plenty to titivate the palate. Visit local markets and make the effort to take part in community events such as local agricultural and pastoral days, vintage shows, sports days and the many specialty events that bring the district together.

Most of all just enjoy your new home – you are living in a wonderful part of New Zealand – here’s to settling in quickly and best wishes for the future.

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WELCOME

From land wars to prosperity Over the past few years many Aucklanders keen to purchase a home at friendlier prices than the inner city, have seen the potential in Pukekohe and new housing developments at Pokeno, Tuakau, Patumahoe, Waiuku and Beachlands.

And while there has been a surge of growth in lifestyle blocks as well as the urban housing and business markets, Franklin is by no means a new settlement.

In fact, the first immigrant farmers date back to the early 1840s; before that the region was occupied by Maori tribes.

Indeed, it has a colourful history being part of the Auckland area attacked by the northern tribes during the musket war period of 1807-1843. As a result of these attacks, the surviving resident Maori mainly migrated south then, when European settlers began arriving, the remnant Maori population provided them with food supplies.

As the number of settlers grew, the bush-covered Pukekohe area opened up and from about 1843, individual farmers began purchasing small blocks of land which they cleared by hand.

By 1863 there were an increasing number of small, isolated farms, however, when Kingitanga Maori refused to swear allegiance to the crown, many settlers moved away. A major battle of the 1863 Land Wars was fought at Pukekohe East between 11 armed settlers, who were converting the Pukekohe East church into a redoubt and approximately 200-300 Maori rebels mainly from the Waikato area.

Although severely outnumbered, the settlers held off the Kingitanga invaders until troops arrived. No settlers were killed or injured however, 30 Maori rebels were killed with many wounded. Six bodies were found near the church and 24 were later found hastily buried in the bush. The church still exists today and the bullet holes are still visible.

Although there were other attacks, the Maori invaders preferred isolated targets. Rebels hid in the bush and lived off settlers’ goods and livestock. As tensions increased, most of the Pukekohe area was abandoned apart from military outposts and growth didn’t re-occur until some years later.

Despite being only a few miles south of Auckland, Franklin district was initially a New Zealand territorial authority lying between the Auckland metropolitan area and the Waikato Plains. It was abolished as a formal territory on October 31, 2010 and divided between Auckland Council in the Auckland Region and Waikato and Hauraki districts in the Waikato Region.

The Auckland portion is now part of the Franklin ward, which also includes rural parts of the former Manukau City.

Bounded in the north by the start of the Auckland metropolitan area and the waters of the Manukau Harbour, this lovely area stretches up the Awhitu Peninsula along the Tasman coast to the mouth of the harbour.

Peninsula holiday spots, such as Kariotahi Beach, Matakawau, Big Bay and Orua Bay are well worth visiting and don’t miss visiting the historical lighthouse.

To the south, Franklin is bounded by the Waikato Plains. In the east, the land rises to the Hunua Ranges, then falls to the coast of the Firth of Thames. In the west is the Tasman Sea. The Waikato River mouth is at Port Waikato, south of the region, which has its own unique community.

While the area is renowned for its farming and horticulture, Franklin’s settlements have boomed in recent times with Beachlands, Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, Pokeno and other areas growing rapidly. New Zealand Steel’s mill at Glenbrook, north of Waiuku has long been a major industry in the area but now new industries are in the pipeline, making for a promising future.

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Franklin Local Board welcomes you

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We warmly welcome you to Franklin.

We are sure you will enjoy living in our beautiful countryside with its coastal and rural lifestyle. We are proud of Franklin’s heritage and its productive land which provides fresh produce for Auckland and the rest of New Zealand. Our community values being able to live and work in the rolling countryside dotted with towns such as Pukekohe and Waiuku, and villages like Clevedon and Beachlands.

Franklin Local Board has been elected to represent you, listen to you, advocate for you and make decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. We work towards providing the high-quality local services our community needs while keeping them affordable. If you have a local issue you want to discuss, such as parks and projects detailed in the Franklin Local Board Plan, then please contact us. We are your local voice in the council.

If you have questions or feedback on region-wide issues such as rates and rubbish, then you would need to contact Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.

We hope you settle in well and enjoy the Franklin lifestyle.

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Find out more: please call on 09 237 1317, visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/franklin or www.facebook.com/FranklinLocalBoard

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Wealth of services The individual communities that make up Franklin district are blessed with generous public amenities particularly in the larger farming township of Pukekohe, although smaller townships are also well endowed with the essentials.

Franklin residents have good access to a wide range of professionals such as lawyers and accountants through to vets, bankers, real estate agents, travel consultants, and business services. Christian churches and other religions are well represented.

Excellent health focus means all areas have general practitioners and there is a small satellite hospital at Pukekohe which has a birthing unit and an adult rehabilitation and care ward.

Pukekohe Hospital provides for services such as aged care, maternity, home health care, public health nurses, outpatient rehabilitation and more. The hospital also hosts a mobile surgical unit every six weeks offering minor surgery on referral. The hospital comes under the Counties Manukau DHB. In particular, Pukekohe has excellent emergency services such as ambulance, fire and police stations along with after hours accident and medical services. This thriving rural township also

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Library has a town hall and district court house.

If the district is well catered for when it comes to health and professional services, as well as access to council offices, then new residents will also discover plenty of added facilities covering the likes of pre-school care and education services, leisure activities, entertainment, libraries and more. At Pukekohe there is a new cinema complex and an excellent art gallery.

With the area home to many small block holders as well as serious farmers, there is, naturally, a huge range of agricultural and horticultural services to support such lifestyles.

Importantly, whether living in a township or in the country proper, no one has far to travel for community services which meet their every need.

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churches The Salvation Army PUKEKOHE CORPS

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Pukekohe Anglican Church St Andrew’s Church

Corner Queen and Wesley St Holy Communion Sundays 8am and 9.30am First Sunday of the month 11.15am Buckland Rd 2nd and 4th Sundays 11.15am

Sunday Service times 9am, 10:45am and 7pm (The Shed Night Service) Children’s programmes during both morning services Long weekends and Christmas holidays – one service 10am Journey – Young Adults Service Wednesdays 7:30pm Youth Groups – Various times of the week – contact us for more info

Selwyn Centre Seniors

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.15am

Oasis Music and Playgroup

Mondays and Fridays 9.15am during the school term

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128 Victoria St West, Pukekohe 116077

pukekoheanglicanchurch@xtra.co.nz Web:pukekohe-anglican.org.nz Phone 092387228 or 0274521366

For more info call (09) 238 8544 or email office@franklinbaptist.org.nz www.franklinbaptist.org.nz

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I M PO RT A N T N U M B E R S Alcohol and Drug Helpline �������������� 0800 787 797 Citizens Advice Bureau ���������������� 0800 367 222 Civil Defence ���������������������� 0800 222 200 Coastguard Manukau ����������������� 09 817 6690 Papakura ����������������� 09 299 9516 Auckland �����������������09 303 4303 If no reply, phone Police Counties Care A&M (Papakura) ������������09 299 9380 Electric Power Lines Down ������������� 0800 100 202 Emergencies Police, Fire, Ambulance �������������� 111 Gas Leaks/Broken Mains ���������������� 09 301 0101 Healthline ������������������������0800 611 116 Hospitals Pukekohe Hospital �������������������09 237 0600 Franklin Memorial Hospital ������������� 09 235 9284 Middlemore Hospital �����������������09 276 0000 KidzFirst Hospital �������������������09 276 0000 Manukau Superclinic ����������������� 09 277 1660 Lifeline 24 Hr Counselling �������������� 0800 543 354

MAF – Animal Welfare Complaints �������� 0800 008 333 – Exotic Disease Hotline ������������0800 809 966 Metservice – Weather forecasts ���������� 0900 999 09 Noise Control ���������������������� 09 301 0101 Plunketline ����������������������� 0800 933 922 Poisons & Hazardous Chemicals ���������� 0800 764 766 Police – Highway Patrol Pokeno ����������� 09 233 6354 – Highway Patrol Pukekohe ��������� 09 237 1700 – Community Constable Tuakau ������� 09 236 7302 – Community Constable Waiuku ������ 09 236 5020 Pukekohe Family Health Centre ����������� 09 237 0280 Search and Rescue �������������������� 09 235 9205 SPCA ���������������������������� 09 256 7300 Watercare ������������������������� 09 442 2222 Womens & Childrens Refuge Crisis Line ����� 0800 733 843 Victim Support ���������������������0800 842 846 Useful websites: Neighbourhood Support �������������� www.ns.org.nz Civil Defence �������������� www.civildefence.govt.nz

Dr Paul Hutchison MP FOR HUNUA

Dr Paul Hutchison holds regular constituency clinics.

To make an appointment please contact the Hunua Electorate office.

HUNUA ELECTORATE OFFICE Address: Suite 7/L 2 Professional House, 12 -18 Seddon Street, Pukekohe.

Phone: 09 238 5977 during office hours.

Email: hunua.electorate@parliament.govt.nz

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Franklin shopping New residents who think shopping may be restricted in this largely rural district are in for a surprise. Throughout the area, they will discover excellent shopping opportunities.

Pukekohe, for example, is home to many major retail outlets such as The Warehouse, Farmers, Rebel Sports and Briscoe’s as well as excellent supermarkets and specialist stores. However, there are also boutiques, smaller chain stores, craft markets, home-based businesses (outside of the central area) and more.

Of course, areas such as Waiuku, Clevedon and Beachlands also afford various shopping opportunities, while here and there, even in rural parts, there are individual pockets of novel retail gems.

Naturally, shoppers will find the likes of pharmacies, hairdressers, menswear, women and children’s clothing, jewellery, furniture, pet supplies, shoes, lingerie, books, toys, gifts and much more. There are bakeries and cake shops, sweet stores, hardware, second hand goods, florists, home décor outlets, health shops, cars and countless other retail services.

While the largest concentration of shops is in Pukekohe, one

never has to travel far to have their shopping needs met. And once the shopping is done there are plenty of options for a coffee break, lunch or a meal on the town.

In addition, check out weekend markets which abound throughout the district – Pukekohe’s Saturday Market, Beachland’s French Markets and Clevedon’s Farmers Markets are but three.

Whatever part of the district you find yourself in, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the diverse shopping experiences and you’re sure to find all those things you always wanted, but never knew where to find!

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H E A L T H & B eaut y

Finding the professionals New residents seeking professional services from health and wellbeing through to legal or financial assistance will find plenty of choice locally.

There is no need to travel far for quality advice on services such as accounting, conveyancing, wills, trusts, mortgage, banking or investment. Likewise, if seeking an architect, dentist, doctor, podiatrist, dietician or beauty therapist, Franklin’s major centres will meet your needs.

Many leading firms have chosen to base themselves, or to provide consultations days, in the likes of Pukekohe, saving their clients the time and hassle of travelling to Auckland’s CBD. Some companies even offer mobile services so clients can be catered for at home or work.

A comprehensive range of trade services can also be found throughout the local area – most are no more than a quick phone call away.

Of course, skin and hair care, inner health, sound feet, beautiful hands and a pain-free existence are all part of general wellbeing and for many people attention to these areas of life take precedence.

In addition to medical centres, a local hospital in Pukekohe, counselling services and pharmacies, local residents will find beauty and massage therapists, hairdressers, nail technicians, various health practitioners, including acupuncturists,

Pukekohe Family Health Care naturopaths and more throughout the district.

Whether one is seeking a deep cleansing facial, invigorating or relaxing massage, traditional Chinese medicines or a pedicure, there are clinics, studios and salons to choose from.

Natural health therapists offer many forms of relief for different and ofen distressing conditions’ they aim to give their clients relief from a host of problematic issues.

For some a spa treatment, inner cleansing, hair appointment, exercise workout, skin rejuvenation, massage, chiropractic maintenance or a massage are regular rituals not to be missed.

Explore your local area and discover a wealth of professionals, across a broad spectrum, who make relief from stress or tension and financial or legal worries, their client priority.

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Date: Sat 25 Jan Time: 3pm-5pm Venue: Tamakae Reserve, King Street, Waiuku, Bring back the era of front to front dancing.

Performances range from the early swing music of Goodman and Basie, Sinatra, The Andrew Sisters, through the newer swing bands like Louis Prima, Nat King Cole and Louis Jorden. Swing band Prima Swing Riot will create the perfect afternoon.

The members of Iron Sands Rod & Custom Club Waiuku are busy planning their second bi-annual Mystery Cruise for February 23rd 2014, start time 10am.

Movie in the Park Selling Christmas trees is an annual event enjoy the camaraderie which goes with TheFranklin run leaves fromLions Glenbrook Railway, Fri 7 Feb for the Pakeke Club,Vintage in fact, it the project. TheDate: proceeds from the sale of Farmpark Road and will again tour around the Franklin is the club’s major fund-raiser each year.

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The Sponsors were very generous and there Edinburgh and Wesley Streets. night!

The night will On Thursday, December 5, the best of “We welcome new members,� says spokeswere many Spot Prizes to add to the categories these trees willBest be Chev, offered forOther sale and at three person, Ron Wellwood be who is happy to acthemed around of Best Ford, Best Hard Luck venues in Pukekohe, Pak ‘n Save (Queen cept phone calls from anyone interested in the show, so dress Trophies.

Street), Countdown (Tobin Street) and The joining this group of public spirited up, get ready people. to sing, The Club is thrilledRoad). to have the support of these Warehouse (Manukau Prices will start Those wanting to pre-order Christmas enjoy donuts and great sponsors again: Final Touch, Crown Batteries, at $25 per tree. The Franklin Pakekes have trees are also welcome to call him on 09 239 coffee, and relax A.C.M.E. Autostop, New Zealand Home Loans, The been growing Christmas trees for 21 years 2155. in the Proudly evening for and their Hotel popularity has been evident in Above: Showing� the flag�: holdKentish and Glenbrook Vintage Railway. is expected recent the numbers have vehicle ing the Franklin Pakekewhat Lion’s Club’s banSo times tune upwhere that classic, hot rod sold or custom grown to 900 year. crew of Iron Sands Rod &ner during a Christmas tree to beworking a truly bee are and join thelast friendly The club is catering for over 1,000 this year. (from left); Merv Laws, Warwick 54729 wonderful Deighton, family Custom “Mystery our great Most of on thetheir members areCruise� retiredaround but they Ron Wellwod, Ken Garret,event.

Graeme Gill, Athol corner of Franklin. enjoy working for the community, and they Golding and Ivan Gale.

The Waiuku Library is to close from the end of throughout the day on the December 7, and will reOpen holiday period, open on Wednesday, December 18, as it rewith the its only exception being furbishes premises.

Christmas Day, will the Pollok Craft The Library be increasing its floor Co-optoisinclude an oasisthe of arty tranquility space old council chambers. nestled the Awhitu Peninsula. With Work on began on the chambers areafrom refurbishcraft and art a variety of local ment early Novemartists,inmany of whom are known ber.

The walls have beenwork, the internationally for their stripped back for painting Co-op also offers a sunny sculpture and lighting will be imgarden and chance to stop for a proved.

Thea non-fiction while on the drive, enjoy a collection willAwhitu be moving coffee tea, and take in some of the into theorrevamped area and the that rest this of the collectalent region produces. tion will expand throughout the old space. New carpet will be laid throughout the foyer and library, and there is a display in the library

showing the colour scheme and new layout.

The library will also gain two more public internet computers (making six in total) and move over to Tomizone Wifi during the closure period, which will bring it in line with other council wifi networks.

Council says the carpet tiles are procured through a local supplier and were chosen for their durability, adding that they are also easy to maintain and cost-effective.

Council could not confirm the cost of the project, a spokesperson saying various aspects of the upgrade were being done by different sectors of council, and she was unable to provide a total costing.

The White Room Salon prides itself on providing leading edge cutting and colouring Best wishes from all the Vanilla team. techniques We re-open on Monday, January 6th and trends Local forward artist Yanato Meech is exhibiting while keeping and look seeing you then!at the Franklin Arts Centre Community Gallery, with an exhibition which runs until Deyou and the cember 5.

Yana lives in Ararimu and belongs to the environment 50% all artist she Papakura art group.off A self taught paints in acrylic on canvas, experisafe from harmfulmainly chemicals.

Our menting with many different styles from Christmas contemporary landscape toitems abstract. products are organic oroutnatural and Working of a purpose built art studio at her country home makes the perfect locacruelty free. tion for her artistic work. Much of Yana’s in-

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DARREN FISHER DENTURE CLINIC LTD Reg Clinical Dental Technician 201A King Street, Pukekohe.

Ph 09 238 4028 112200-V2

Ground Floor Waiuku Health Plus 30 Constable Rd, Waiuku www.waiukudentalcentre.com

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Talk to us today about which dentures are best for you!

0800 66 44 86 or 09 238 9944 58A King Street, Pukekohe

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Visique Papakura Optometrists provide comprehensive, affordable eye care to the community of Papakura and its surrounds. We are proudly New Zealand owned and independently operated with a reputation for clinical excellence. Your eye health is our top priority. Our specialities include:

202 Great South Road, Papakura 2110 09 298 2898 | papakura@visique.co.nz visiquepapakura.co.nz

See the difference

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HEALTH

Ormiston Hospital – surgery closer to home Up until recently Franklin residents requiring treatment at a private hospital mostly travelled a considerable distance to inner Auckland city but now the region is fortunate to be served by a privately owned surgical hospital at Botany South.

• On-site radiology, pharmacy and cafe. (We also cater for children’s needs).

• Free visitor parking, flexible visiting hours • Local shopping and dining outlets nearby

Featuring state of the art facilities and technology, Ormiston Hospital is easily accessed from the motorway and provides top quality private surgery from some of the country’s leading surgeons.

The hospital has 32 in-patient beds. Single and double rooms all have en suites, Sky TV, telephone and high-speed internet.

Patients receive a complimentary daily newspaper and current magazines are available for leisure reading.

Some 90 plus credentialled specialists, covering all specialities (with the exception of cardiac and neurosurgery), offer their services at Ormiston Hospital, which also features:

Balanced meals with a daily changing menu catering for special diets, specific food allergies and gluten-free, are provided by Nourish Café, located on the ground floor.

• Six operating theatres, incorporating Karl Stortz OR1™ digital operating theatre technology • A highly advanced Pentax endoscopy suite • 12-bed recovery unit • 16-bed second stage step-down day patient recovery • Close observation unit • In-house physiotherapy for all post-operative rehabilitation

Ormiston Hospital aims to make patient stays as safe, comfortable and pleasant as possible. By providing the highest level of care and superior service, successful recovery from surgery is assured by Ormiston.

Ask your GP to be referred to one of the specialists or visit the hospital website for details on specialists and procedures.

Having trouble with your arthritic hips or knees?

Andrew Riley FRANZCO

Eye Doctors eye surgeons service East Auckland from their clinics in Botany Junction and Half Moon Bay with surgery performed locally at Ormiston Hospital.

Mark Donaldson FRANZCO

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Mr Gary French, Ormiston Orthopaedics, is now an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Society.

If you are a Southern Cross member and you need surgery for a hip or knee replacement, there are significant advantages for you:

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Ormiston Orthopaedics is located in the new purpose-built Ormiston Hospital, 125 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction. It is easily accessible for those in greater Auckland, with free parking available.

To compare our prices or arrange an appointment phone 09 252 0370 or visit:

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Penny McAllum

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EDUCATION

Education - pre-school to high-school Education is one thing new Franklin families donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about. From childcare and pre-school facilities through to secondary college, as well as extra-curricular activities and tuition, the district is well catered for.

When it comes to pre-school care, parents can be confident that they will find something to suit their personal needs.

In addition to playcentres and kindergartens, there are numerous childcare centres that offer all day care for children from working families. Some of these cater for very young babies and some may take primary aged children after school has finished.

Centres adhere to strict regulations and offer proper sleeping arrangements for young infants. Some provide hot meals during the day and most have excellent indoor/outdoor facilities.

All employ trained staff and work to government guidelines when it comes to teacher/child ratios, social programmes and developmental skills.

Newcomers to Franklin can be confident about local schools too.

The wider area is well endowed with quality primary and secondary schools, many in rural districts which offer the likes of calf club days as part of their annual programme.

While most secondary schools and many primary schools are subject to zoning, it is possible in comes cases for out of zone pupils to be placed in a school of choice if there are unfilled places. Some have no zoning restrictions.

Most local schools have an open door policy when it comes to community interest and parental enquiries are welcomed.

When seeking an appropriate school enquire about special programmes such as music, drama, catering, science, environmental sustainability and sports programmes.

As well as formal state and private education facilities, there are many opportunities for discovering hobby classes and special interest groups with tuition on a variety of subjects.

Without doubt, Franklin offers people of all ages many exciting and satisfying ways of learning in a structured or informal environment.

WESLEY COLLEGE

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sporting and cultural potentials. When this aim is achieved graduands take their places in the wider community as balanced individuals of integrity, sensitivity and purpose.

ENROL NOW Boys are enrolled in Year 9-13, Day and Boarding students Girls are enrolled in Year 11-13, Day and Boarding students & Year 9 - 10, Day students only

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TUAKAU COLLEGE

Fax: (09) 238 3582 Phone: (09) 237 0224 Email: barbaran@wesley.school.nz 54724

www.tuakaucollege.com 53785

education AC G S T R AT H A L L A N P R E S C H O O L

Where learning and fun are the same thing.

ACG Strathallan has built a reputation of providing the best early childhood education with a superior teacher/child ratio at a very affordable rate.

Our Preschool provides the perfect foundation to a future school life full of friendships, enjoyment and success.

EXTENDED OPENING HOURS We now offer you the flexibility of quality infant care and preschool education between the hours of 7.30am to 5.30pm.

Visit our Open Days - 28 June | 20 September Expierence our Preschool for yourself at our next Open Day 10.30am - 2.30pm

To arrange a guided tour, please call 295 0836.

Infant Centre: 3 months - 2 years Preschool: 2 - 5 years

2km from Papakura off-ramp, Hayfield Way, Karaka.

For more information phone 295-0836 or visit www.acgedu.com 54280

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PH: 09 238 8883

www.pukekohepreschools.co.nz

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VETS

Town & Country Vets & Equine Veterinary Services Between these two practices, based at 257 Great South Road Drury, we have all your veterinary needs taken care of.

Let us take care of your best friend Town and Country Vets - 09 294 8779 Winner of the Auckland South, NZ Herald Small Business of the Year Town and Country Veterinary Services has a dedicated companion animal clinic based in Drury Village.

We believe in delivering the very best quality care for your pets, along with making sure that you receive a personally tailored service.

We have a strong focus on keeping your pet healthy and our team is here to help achieve this. Our shop stocks a range of premium food and flea treatments which all have loyalty cards and money back guarantees.

Equine Veterinary Services - 09 294 8226 With the Shop and administration centre located in Drury the practice covers from Te Kauwhata in the south to Wellsford in the north.

Our hospital and surgical facility is located at the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Sales Centre. We offer a personal service for all clients from much loved pleasure horses and ponies through to large commercial studs and racing stables.

Our aim is to provide stability of veterinary care by developing individual professional relationships between our vets and their clients.

For more information check our website: www.druryvets.co.nz or give us a call!

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Our veterinarians make ambulatory calls, provide in-house lameness and medical diagnosis, and carry out a range of surgical procedures including orthopaedic, abdominal (colic), soft tissue, neonatal and reproductive.

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Taking animal welfare seriously With agriculture playing a huge role throughout Franklin, animal welfare and health care is of major importance. The district is home to many farms, lifestyle blocks and agriculturerelated businesses as well as pony clubs, equestrian facilities and other equine concerns.

Whether one is a dairy farmer, alpaca breeder, throroughbred stud owner, poultryman or a lifestyler with a couple of sheep, a few hens, a pig and a goat, ensuring the wellbeing of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animals is both imperative and no mean feat.

putting down sick or injured animals and ensuring animals are not kept in pain or distress or are sold in such condition.

Under the Act owners and carers are also responsible for not deserting an animal without making provision for it; not illtreating or killing an animal that feels pain or distress and for ensuring that animals are fit to be transported.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) leads and facilitates the management of animal welfare policy and practice in NZ.

Fortunately, Franklin is home to leading veterinary and equine services and regardless of whether the household moggy needs vaccinating or a cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg wound needs tending, help is always at hand.

Complaints made about non- compliance with the Animal Welfare Act 1999 including cases of animal ill-treatment or cruelty are investigated by MPI and the SPCA. Fortunately in Franklin, animal welfare is taken seriously in every quarter but for new lilfestylers it is easy to make genuine mistakes.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to remember whether responsible for a farm full of animals or only one family pet, owners and carers have legal responsibilities towards them. New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animal Welfare Act 1999 says an owner of an animal is responsible for its physical and behavioural needs; for treating or humanely

However, local vets are active in promoting and monitoring animal welfare. Advice is readily available and vets on hand to treat illness or injuries in animals as well as carrying out routine health checks, vaccinations and other treatments required.

Equine Hospital & Referral Centre Outstanding field and hospital care for your horse

s ,AMENESS EVALUATIONS INCLUDING ultrasonography and digital radiography s )NTENSIVE CARE TREATMENT HOSPITALISATION OF medical cases s 0RE PURCHASE EXAMINATIONS FOR LOCAL AND international sale s !LL TYPES OF ELECTIVE AND EMERGENCY SURGERY INCLUDING ABDOMINAL SURGERY VIDEO arthroscopy, roarer surgery and orthopaedic procedures s ! DEDICATED TEAM OF VETERINARIANS TO CARE for your horse 3IM 2D +ARAKA 0/ "OX $RURY !UCKLAND s WWW VETASSOCIATES CO NZ s 09 294 7307 54725

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VETS

Farm, Equine & Pet Supplies OPEN 7 DAYS

OPEN SAT MORNINGS

PAPAKURA

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PUKEKOHE

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365 Great South Rd Ph: 298 6994

86 Harris Street Ph: 238 7486

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1/42 Wakelin Road Ph: 538 0010

2 Court Street Ph: 235 9101 PUKEKOHE

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rural / lifesty le

Maintaining a lifestyle block For many people the move to Franklin may also mean the move to a small block with enough land to keep a few animals, or to have a small orchard or large garden.

But a small block of say, between five and 40 acres, still means work even if it isn’t big enough to operate as a farm.

There will be fences to build and maintain, hedges to cut, possibly a race to build for transporting steers and other animals in and out. There will almost certainly be a need for pens, coops and animal shelters as well as sheds to house specialist tools and equipment. Think about security, veterinary services and the many other jobs which come with owning a lifestyle property.

Fortunately, Franklin area, especially around Pukekohe, but in other parts too, is home to many rural orientated businesses which can provide the proper advice, services and expertise

needed to ensure small blocks and the animals they support, remain in peak condition.

While many land owners are also able handypersons, others work during the week and may need to employ experts to do those ‘must not neglect’ jobs.

Before starting out on any project, and certainly before bringing in animals you may know little about, ensure you are fully prepared. Seek the advice of knowledgeable and experienced local people. You’ll find everything you need nearby from experts on animal care and feed right through to a mountain of services to keep your property and equipment in good order.

&ULLY FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIANS State-of-the-art workshop facilities and equipment .EW (OLDEN AND .ISSAN 6EHICLES Access to over 300 used cars /NSITE l NANCE AND INSURANCE

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PHONE 0800 405 050

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rural / lifest y le Let Caddy Ag give your paddocks something to look forward to as the rain arrives.

Call us for all your farming supply needs For the best advice and friendly service IN TWO GREAT LOCATIONS

PROFARM RURAL & LIFESTYLE

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring the drill, you bring the seed, then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all pray for rain.

18 Elliott St, Papakura.

Ph 09 298 7767.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 8.30am-2.30pm

Caddy Ag Ltd

09 236 3439

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54379

Cnr Madill & George St, Tuakau.

Ph 09 236 8228.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 8.30am-12noon

PUKEKOHE EQUESTRIAN SURFACING

FOR ALL YOUR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT, WEBER BBQ & HOME HEATING

CUSHIONRIDE retains no

moisture, and due to its excellent drainage qualities it provides a very secure footing, allowing horses to travel over it, not through it.

CUSHIONRIDE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a quality woodfibre product which guarantees an exceptional, virtually dust-free surface, reliable in all weather conditions.

A quality performance equestrian surface.

A favourite with Auckland Manukau Dressage Group

We have already supplied over 100 private arenas with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cushionrideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the shor t time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been on the market.

MANUFACTURED BY REHARVEST TIMBER PRODUCTS, 41A HUNUA RD, PAPAKURA.

Right into Outdoor Power Equipment 50 Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Ph 09 238 3723.

PHONE (09) 299 3999 FAX (09) 298 2988

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Come and drive the new 5.5 ton excavators, new 135 horsepower tractor, new RTV range and experience why Kubota is the fastest growing brand in New Zealand

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Chook Chow Lucerne 25kg Chaff A 20kg

H.R. FISKEN AND SONS LTD STOCKFOOD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SADDLERY

Great Feed at low prices!

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PROUDLY MAKING STOCKFOOD SINCE 1957 2/5$,9 -!+).' 34/#+&//$ 3).#%

A fibre source for horses and alpacas

No 2 Plus Soya 25kg All purpose conditioning mix for horses or cows

Layer Pellets 25kg A complete feed for laying hens

Grass Saver Mitavite Copra Gum Nuts Pellets 25kg 20kg High protein, high fat, copra pellet for horses

For aged horses and ponies

NOW OPEN IN 3 LOCATIONS! Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-2pm.

222 Great South Rd, Drury Betty

(next to Mobil)

681 Karaka Rd, Karaka Jeanette

(next to Caltex)

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natural mix of grains for laying hens

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192 Airfield Rd, Takanini Bill

(Takanini Feeds)

Ph (09) 294 7266 Ph (09) 294 7831 Ph (09) 299 9786

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WINTER rural / l i fe s t y l e SALE

FOR ALL YOUR WATER NEEDS CALL IN AND SEE US

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Concrete Tanks Tried & True

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Ph Neil for a quote: 14 Constable Rd, Waiuku. Ph 09 235 8268.

021 794 148 anytime, A/H 09 232 8540

We can provide your complete site preparation package.

Contact us for your driveway metal & tidy ups.

Trucks - Trailers - Excavators - Bobcats - Bulldozers - Rollers Metal - Sand - Topsoil - Pebbles - Bark Call us to discuss your requirements

Phone 299 6213 or 296 9954

www.pascoe.co.nz

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Water watch Former city slickers, who seldom had to worry about water – where it came from, how clean it was or whether there was enough – will find themselves in a different situation if moving on to a lifestyle block in Franklin.

Most will now need to rely on tank water and while some may be lucky enough to have a bore; others will rely purely on rainfall or top ups from water tankers.

Tank maintenance and cleaning will generally be an annual task they won’t want to neglect. If the summer is wet, most folk, with adequate storage, won’t run out of water, but a dry summer may see tanks run dry.

Keeping tanks vacuumed, or even totally scrubbed out from time to time, may be a necessity that some have not thought about. Fortunately, there are excellent water delivery and tank cleaning services throughout the district. These operators can also advise on water collection and tank care.

MIKE JULIAN Freephone (0508) RURAL H20 (0508) 787 254 54311

For new small block owners there will be certain things to watch for including water contamination from leaf fall, bird droppings, insects or stray rodents that slip into the system.

Mike mobile 021 765 629

Water Tank Cleaning (While full or empty) Tank Maintenance Water Deliveries ~ Swimming Pools Filled

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09 238 9588 Settling In 2014-15

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rural / l i fe s t y l e All types of Vacuum Loading Septic & Water Tank Cleaning Grease Traps, Cesspits, Ponds Drilling and Concrete Waste Drain Unblocking, Jetting

COMPLETE, PROMPT EFFICIENT SERVICE

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AT AN AFFORDABLE COST WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP

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34-42 Stonedon Drive, East Tamaki Phone 09 273 7570 • Fax 09 273 7571 www.intergroup.co.nz

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AROUND THE HOME

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Whether moving into an existing property or a new build, most new home owners will be thinking dĂŠcor, furnishings and landscaping. For a lucky few everything will be perfect.

But for most there will, at least, be a little (or a lot) of redecorating in store. It may just be a new carpet, a splash of paint or a change of drapes or it may be a total makeover â&#x20AC;&#x201C; complete new bathroom and kitchen plus every room revamped.

In a new house, the colour scheme may be in place or you may be in the throes of bringing it all together and need to use local suppliers. Whatever the case, Franklin features excellent home dĂŠcor and maintenance shops and services for every need.

major alterations take a good, impartial look around and decide whether you can do the job yourself or need professional help.

Whether recreating space for a new use, extending the home to accommodate a growing family or aging parents, or remodelling for a more contemporary look, it pays to have a sound plan.

Naturally, when everything is finally done, it is important to protect oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment with ongoing maintenance and refurbishment. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, because the home revolves around individual family needs that will change with time, it may become necessary to make major changes.

Rumpus rooms and swimming pools which seemed a good idea when children were young may no longer be required when reaching retirement age? However, before undertaking

Fortunately, Franklin is blessed with tradespeople and companies, such as kitchen and bathroom specialists, who can assist. Most cater for various budgets and some will bring samples to the home.

Regardless of what type of job needs to be done â&#x20AC;&#x201C; accessorising, restyling, extending, landscaping or total makeover â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new residents will find reputable people in the interiors/exteriors industry to help.

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AROUND THE HOME Quality plants at wholesale prices

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Renovations With house prices climbing dramatically in recent years, many local homeowners have opted to renovate their existing home rather than sell and buy again.

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Often the most important areas to update are bathrooms and kitchen. Fortunately the local district is well endowed with highly professional kitchen, bathroom and building companies staffed by experienced people.

Building or Buying or Selling? s Residential, Commercial & Industrial Plan Approval and Compliance Inspection Services

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Whether you choose to live in a villa or one of our luxurious apartments, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the security of a 24 hour, fully monitored emergency call system built in.

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DININ G & ENTERTAINMENT

Dining and entertainment What a bustling district Franklin is when it comes to eating out, markets, and entertainment.

One thing’s for sure – life here is never dull.

While dining out can be a haphazard affair when patrons are unfamiliar with their local restaurants, by taking a drive around the local district, newcomers will not only become familiar with the area but will gain a feel for the many and varied dining options available.

What’s more there is something for all tastes and budgets.

New residents will find local café owners and restaurateurs to be accommodating and willing to oblige special requests such as vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free meals if advised early enough. However, most venues already have a range of vegetarian choices on their menus.

Remember too, come public holidays, many waiver surcharges and at Christmas, a number of restaurants remain open throughout the holiday period with some having special Christmas Day menus with added niceties.

Regardless of whether one is seeking a laid-back family restaurant which is priced accordingly, casual BYO wine café, a local ‘drinking hole’ with great bar snacks or an upmarket venue with top of the range cuisine, white linen and sparkling glassware, the local district has it all.

In fact, with its selection of contemporary and ethnic cafes, trendy bars, coffee houses and diverse takeaway outlets, not to mention friendly cosmopolitan clubs in Pukekohe and Waiuku, Pukekohe, in particular, has often been described as a miniPonsonby, attracting both local residents and out-of-towners.

However at nearby Waiuku, Papakura, and even in small locations such as Patumahoe and Beachlands/Maraetai, there are some great eateries too.

But beyond the dining scene, Franklin also offers pub gigs and concert venues – many out of town acts love coming to the area – and Pukekohe has a three-cinema picture theatre too.

Then there are the variety of regular weekend markets held in Pukekohe, Pokeno, Patumahoe, Waiuku, Pine Harbour and Clevedon as well as other fairs and markets that pop up from time to time.

And, last but not least, Counties Racing provides several events during the year that attract plenty of interest while on the track motor racing and horse racing bring in the punters. The annual Franklin and Clevedon A&P shows are not to be missed weekends for farmers, lifestylers and townies; young and old, families and those with a competitive streak.

Indeed, throughout Franklin, new residents will find a meld of rustic and sophisticated ways to socialise and enjoy life.

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54329

FRANKLIN MARKET

Fresh Simple Satisfying

Your community meeting place Pukekohe Saturdays 8am-12noon Pokeno Sundays 8am til whenever Affordable Fresh Fruit and Veges, Fish, Vege Plants, Jam, Green Valley Milk, Tartan Farms (Beef), Tasty Holland (Dutch products), Rawleighs Products, Nellys Cakes, Turkish, Indian and Bacon Products. Variety of foodstalls.

343 Linwood Road, Karaka Cnr Linwood & Blackbridge Road

09 291 9364 MONDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FRIDAY 8.30AM-7.00PM SATURDAY 8.30AM -6.00PM SUNDAY 9.00AM-6.00PM 54735

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OPEN 7 DAYS

Enquiries: Ph Roger 09 238 8831 Mobile: 021 230 3172 Email: wodger@slingshot.co.nz www.franklinmarkets.com

STALL SITES FROM $15

DININ G & ENTERTAINMENT NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

TAKEAWAY & DELIVERY Fully Licenced & B.Y.O only SPECIALS

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Mon to Fri Any Mains with Rice & Naan Dine In or Takeaway

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Pukekoheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Club Friendly family atmosphere Great quality restaurant

SPECIAL DINING & TAKEAWAY Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

(Except Seafood and Tandoor)

Centrally Located at: Corner East Street & Station Road (Just a 5 minute walk to Counties Stadium)

OPEN 7 DAYS

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LUNCH

Call us now for information

PH: 09 238 8338 or 09 238 7165 10 King Street, Pukekohe

Order online: www.gingerpukekohe.co.nz

09 238 9465

www.franklinclub.co.nz 53784

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DININ G & ENTERTAINMENT

STAMPEDE

Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club

$10 LUNCH

Stampede Bar & Grill is the premier nightspot and function venue. Stampede is an authentic Western style bar and restaurant and boasts an exciting western saloon style environment.

Folks are coming from miles around to eat from the mouth watering menu on western saddle seats in the restaurant with its authentic wild west décor.

Cafe style food available.

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238 Great South Road, Papakura. Ph 09 297 8991 Open 7 days, 9am - late

Become a member today.

All welcome!

4 Victoria Avenue, Waiuku Phone 09 235 9131 Open 7 days from 11am

www.waiukucossie.co.nz

54701

BAR & GRILL

CA9 H9BD=B 6CK@=B; at the PUKEKOHE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB • 1 game $10pp • 2 games $15pp • School groups (during school hours only) $6 per game (incl shoe hire) • One hour lane hire $40 per hour

~ Bar snacks ~ Takeaways ~ New menu and dining lounge ~ TAB facilities

13 Mauku Rd, Patumahoe Ph 09 236 3783

Tues

Two for Ten

1 game 2 games

$7pp $10pp (incl shoe hire)

Thur 4pm onwards 2½ hours Unlimited $20pp

Minimum 4 people per lane. All unlimited bowling must be completed by 9.30pm. Latest start time is therefore 7pm.

Sun 6pm till closing Bookings recommended

$6/game (incl shoe hire)

H9BD=B 7CGACDC@=H5B 78 Nelson St, Pukekohe

PUKEKOHE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Ph 09 238 8404, Fax 09 238 9909

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OPEN 7 DAYS for lunch and dinner Fully Licensed

S P ORT & FI t n e ss

Waiuku Golf & Squash Club

52560

40 minutes south of the City on the Manukau Harbour.

Picturesque all-weather golfing with off peak concession prices.

Very reasonable annual subscription rates and golf cart hire.

Monthly Open every second Thursday with $1000 plus prize table.

Ph 09 235 9489 waiukugolf@xtra.co.nz www.waiukugolfandsquash.co.nz Top class squash facilities available also.

100 Stevenson Road Clarks Beach Phone 09 232 1788 www.clarksbeachgolfclub.co.nz 54362

play golf

Maramarua Golf Club Inc

Unwind in the peace of the country close to the city

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Ph 09 232 5702 1514 State Highway 2, Pokeno teeoďŹ&#x20AC;@maramarua.co.nz www.maramarua.co.nz 54399

For bookings ph

09 294 8810

Check our website www.pukekohegolf.co.nz

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SPORT & fi t ne s s

All good sports Franklin district has a wealth of affordable sports options for residents of all ages and abilities.

Whether seeking competitive or social sports, recreational relaxation or an opportunity to coach or be a volunteer, there is no shortage of options for young and old.

Catering for mainstream and unusual sports alike, there are various facilities such as the ECOlight Stadium, Pukekohe Park – home to horse racing and motor racing – and Franklin Sports, Swim & Fitness Centre in Pukekohe.

At Takanini the Bruce Pulman Park complex is home to a variety of codes including Counties Manukau Gymnastic Club and at Beachlands, Te Puru Park is also the base for a wide range of competitive and recreational sports.

These are but a few facilities but be assured most sports are catered for. Check out local golf courses, bowling and tennis clubs, athletics, swimming, netball, cricket and much more.

Hunters and fishermen are catered for too and, of course, when it comes to rugby, touch rugby, rugby league and

KINGSLEA PARK RIDING SCHOOL

football (soccer) there are opportunities for juniors upwards.

Often called horse country, Franklin is home to pony clubs, The Pakuranga Hunt, polo and polocrosse grounds and other equestrian groups so for riders, the choices are many and varied.

Martial arts, darts and softball are examples of other codes well catered for and, of course, with beaches nearby the choice of water sports from wind sailing to kayaking offer plenty of challenges.

Pukekohe Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club

Track & Field

Friendly riding school lessons, regular or casual. Preschoolers to adults welcome.

OCTOBER - MARCH

School Holiday Riding Programmes

Cross Country & Road

Full and Half Days available.

Safe experienced horses & ponies provided.

MAY - SEPTEMBER

Learn to Ride and care for a Pony with “own a pony” courses.

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Need more information?

John (09) 238 8830 or Sharon (09) 238 7148 52554

Contact me for more details and prices Ph Courtenay 021 505220 or 09 2924396 Keaney Road, Ararimu info@kingsleapark.co.nz www.kingsleapark.co.nz

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