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This new rubber roundabout is a revolutionary new concept which is very cost effective and quick and easy to install. Waiuku is extremely fortunate to have been chosen for the roundabout trial which will only take a day to install, minimising disruption to the traffic flow in the town.
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WWW.WAIUKUTOWN.CO.NZ Hi everyone, A huge thank you to those that have really embraced the Clip the Ticket Promotion. This promotion has not only supported local businesses, leading up to Christmas but also promoted one of our biggest tourist attractions for our area, the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, in the process many of you have bagged yourselves free tickets to ride the Steam Engine Experience. There is still time too, if you have receipts in your wallet, from purchases made between 31 October and 15 November bring them down to the Information Centre before the December 11 and see how many free tickets you can claim. Its great to have had so much positive feedback on the Herald advertisement for Waiuku we placed a couple of weeks ago. We have seen a noticeable increase in campervans and had comment from a real estate agent that the phone has been running hot since it was placed. The Waiuku Business & Development Association are really pushing tourism especially coming into summer. The Christmas Festival is fast approaching, and I firstly want to thank and acknowledge New Zealand Steel for supporting this event.
Without their support this event couldn’t happen. This festival is our way of saying thank you to our amazing community. We have booked an ice-rink for the kids to enjoy and have handpicked several local craft stalls and fundraisers. The kids will not only be able to have a skate, but they can ice biscuits and cupcakes, create a Christmas decoration from recycled goods, plant a sunflower and paint some plaster art. There will be live entertainment on stage and have acts from the local Kapa Haka group as well as other entertainment. This is all being offered for free so come on down, support our businesses, do your Christmas shopping and have a day of good old family fun. Saturday 12 December from 10-2pm in Bowen Street, Waiuku.
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Not long until the Waiuku Christmas Festival… …We are counting down the days to our community festival, action packed with free, hands-on activities for the kids. Bowen Street will be bustling with local vendors and craft stalls, there will be live music and entertainment in the town square and of course the big man himself, Santa Claus, will be flying in for a visit. It has been a difficult year for many and unprecedented for us all, the Waiuku Christmas Festival is an opportunity to come together and farewell the year that was, whilst celebrating the amazing community we live in. So keep Saturday, December 12 available and head down from 10am until 2pm to join us for some free family fun and entertainment. A massive thank you to New Zealand Steel, without their continued support we would this event would not be possible.
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Temporary road closure Bowen St, Waiuku (between Queen St and #26 Bowen St) will be closed from 8:30am until 3pm on Saturday 12 December for the Waiuku NZ Steel Xmas Festival event. This closure applies to all except authorised and emergency vehicles. For further information, please contact Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553.
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your ACC levies, as well as making sure you’re covered where you need to be.
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As Kiwis we are unique. We enjoy life to the fullest, whether it is spending time on the open road, growing a business or simply making the most of our time with loved ones. Kiwis do not always view life in black and white. So, your financial advice should not be either. Thinking about getting your life or health insurance sorted? I can provide you with independent comparisons and find you the best solution for your needs. Self-employed? I can help you to reduce
We have been residents of the Waiuku community for almost two years now. My wife and I have four beautiful children, and we are all really loving the area. We have Security System business in which we supply and install all types of systems * CCTV, Alarms, intercoms, TV/AV solutions, gate automation and network solutions.* Some exciting news is just recently we have been approved to offer finance options to clients, which helps during these challenging times.
I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know more locals. Lance Lunjevich Electric solutions Ltd lance@electricsolutions.nz 021862527
I can also refer you to our fantastic mortgage and accounting teams to help with any lending or taxation queries you have. Times like these can be tough, but I’m here to help. If you’re worried about your financial future or just want to make sure you are still on track and have the best options available to you in place, let’s have a chat - it’s free, and there’s no obligation.
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We are wanting to help our local community with our service and happy to give advice and solutions for any problem that is affecting someone’s security needs. As a business we are trying to concentrate in the Franklin district, but do travel throughout the Auckland area.
Regardless of what stage you are at in life, or what goals you are chasing, I can provide good, sound advice that will put you in a position to succeed.
People have been asking us about the closure of the Waiuku Service Centre. I can assure you the services currently offered are just being moved to the library from 30 November, although billpaying will move to the post office. There have also been questions about what is happening in part of the service centre where it can seem the rooms aren’t well-used.
That space houses hot desks for council staff, but the Franklin Local Board wants groups offering community services to be able to use vacant areas until council’s commercial division decides what happens to the centre.
NEW WB&DA COMMITTEE MEMBERS JEREMY LAMB
Born and bred in Rotorua, I met my wife Sascha at the young age of 18 at the New World where I started my career. With a dream of becoming an owner/operator with Foodstuffs, I set about turning that possibility into a vision with focus and ongoing determination. I have always worked in supermarkets and have been in ownership for ten years taking our family
from Auckland to Hamilton to Taumarunui and now we are in this awesome community in Waiuku. I have an unbounded passion for our people and our awesome store every day. I feel privileged to give back to our community through the Waiuku Business and Development Association Committee, working alongside a great team to take our community of Waiuku into the future.
THIS TEAM WORKS FOR YOU The WB&DA support and advocate for local businesses to help drive economic growth in our town and surrounding areas. Chairperson Julie Powell
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Born In Pukekohe not that long ago, I then moved to Waiuku in 1995. I’m married with 3 boys and my wife and I are caregivers for two more. I worked at NZ Steel for 16 years, following that ran a Free-Range egg business which we sold three years ago. My wife Anita started a career at Air New Zealand as long haul cabin crew, and I started a new role at NZ Steel as a Team Leader in the Steel Plant. Anita’s role at Air New Zealand is on hold right now so we have taken over The Munted Jandel which has been brilliant. I love this community and I enjoy watching it’s development, it has massive potential. I’m looking forward to this opportunity as a member of the WBDA and can’t wait to contribute.
DARREN WILSON
My wife Sharon and I have owned Waiuku ITM for 3 years. We work in the business and both enjoy trading in this vibrant go-ahead town/region. We have been members of the Waiuku Business & Development Association since 2017. The people we have met and information we have gained from being members has been invaluable. The opportunity to come onto the Committee and work closer with fellow business owners in Waiuku is something we look forward to. With the recent revamp of the Website and some great ideas in the pipeline it is an exciting time to be part of the Waiuku Business & Development Association.
ANGELA WILSON
Cocky’s Corner has been operating in Waiuku for 26 years my husband Rod and I bought the business 16 years ago and that is when we moved to town. Waiuku has great potential and I look forward to being back on the board and help in any way that I can
If you’re interested in joining the Waiuku Business & Develeopment Association, please get in touch with us: Sharlen Druyven, waiukutownmanager@gmail.com
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ANDREW BAYLY RISES THROUGH THE RANKS
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You will recognise Gayle’s friendly face from Smithies Garden Centre in Waiuku. For 37 years, alongside her husband David, she has been attending to home landscaping, gardening and floristry needs. Gayle always greets customers with a warm welcome, and a friendly smile.
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lockdown this year. “He got the call from Auckland hospital at 9:15 at night, to say they had a possible kidney for him. He thought they were joking,” said Gayle.
“Michael was in hospital the next day for testing, and the kidney was deemed a 99% match.”
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Andrew, also has the condition, but fortunately it only effects part of one kidney. This he is able to manage with diet and keeping active. “I dearly love my children, but had I of known I could pass this disease on I wouldn’t have had children. It is something you wouldn’t wish upon anyone,” said Gayle. Daughters, Christena and Jennifer, 21 and 20, so far remain in the clear. With the condition unlikely to develop if it hasn’t already by the age of 21. Gayle’s own wait for transplant, unlike those of her other family members, has been a long one. Gayle received several blood transfusions after delivering her daughters pre-term at 26.5, and 30 weeks. Christena weighing only 690 grams, and Jennifer just 1.8kg. “For each transfusion you have, it changes your blood chemistry, altering the markers in your blood. This makes finding a kidney donor, a lot more difficult,” said Gayle. After receiving her initial diagnosis at 30, Gayle sought the advice of naturopath Peter Duff. Peter referred Gayle onto another naturopath, Neville Caseley based in Tauranga. Neville managed to keep Gayle’s kidneys functioning without the need for dialysis for ten years. “He made me lots of disgusting herbal drinks, but it was worth it,” said Gayle.
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Service centre closure irks locals An advertisement in the County News is apparently the only notice from Auckland Council advising they are closing the Waiuku Service Centre from 27 November. One Waiuku resident (who did not want to be named) said he was very disappointed with the apparent lack of consultation and notice by Council. “I knew there was consideration to integrate Council Service Centres within libraries and I thought Waiuku would be included. What I didn’t understand was the limit of council services available at the library, or the fact that accounts cannot be paid there.” The notice also said that the Pukekohe Service Centre will integrate with the Pukekohe Library. Council confirmed that general council information will be available from Waiuku Library, but any accounts, dog registration renewals and rate payments will have to be paid at the Waiuku NZ Post & Kiwibank, but a pre-printed invoice will need to be supplied. The Pukekohe Service Centre will also be relocated to the Pukekohe Library. However, a more complete range of council services will be available there. Waiuku has always had an office of the territorial authority right from the time of the Roads Boards in the 1890s and through to a full time office during the days of the Waiuku Borough Council. After 1989 when Franklin District Council came into being, Waiuku started with a full time office, but later in their tenure, service hours were reduced. Local Board member Matthew Murphy told the Breeze he was very disappointed with Council and their somewhat autocratic approach to the alteration of Council services in Waiuku. He said that the Local Board, while they don’t have any authority over this type of Council decision, would have in the least expected some notification. The Board has written to Council with their dissatisfaction. The Breeze would love to hear your opinion. bill@westfranklinbreeze.nz
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Local groups are a community’s life blood Waiuku and surrounding areas have always benefitted by the existence of small community based and focused committees. Having these committees in rural towns and areas like ours has been the way things have been done for generations. Governments both central and local have always relied and often supported or facilitated such committees to ensure things got done locally and information was shared. The groups fall in to a couple of broad categories – those that focus completely on doing things or running facilities and those that are established to gather ideas and represent local views to Council and others. Waiuku has a number of such groups, examples being our hall committees who manage and run community halls in mainly rural towns and villages, the recent Waiuku Trails Committee and of course the Mudlarks who do such an amazing job through to the likes of the Waiuku Waterfront and Reserve Committee that was
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established under FDC days to give advice and have some input into a few reserves in the township. These sit alongside the service clubs such as Lions, Rotary as well as the Lodge and RSA organisations. The harsh reality in these modern times where we all seem so time poor and in such a rush, is that gaining and retaining membership of these valuable groups is more and more of a challenge. We have seen the impacts of falling membership and commitment locally on the likes of the RSA and Lodges and the service clubs all have to work extraordinarily hard to stay viable. Going around the hall committees in recent months for their AGMs, whilst there have been a few new faces, as is the case in just about all our committees, it is the same people sharing the same jobs who have been doing it for, often, decades. Interestingly in small towns, when you go to the different meetings, it is the same people sitting around the tables just with a different group name. So it begs the question, is what we have the right model now in this changing society. The service clubs will lead their own response to these
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Have consideration on the beach This month I’ll talk about issues we are having at Karioitahi beach. The beach has always had problems with some idiots driving cars and motorbikes dangerously from time to time. But lately we are getting an increase in dirt bikes speeding and riding dangerously on the beach area amongst people. Although there is over 10 kilometres of beach these riders are riding on the busiest part and its creating havoc some weekends. Most are also unlicensed to ride a motorbike and not wearing helmets. They are often injuring themselves but I fear someone innocent will be badly hurt soon. The problem dirt bikes are not locals but coming from greater Auckland, many are connected to youth gangs from south Auckland. Because it’s a public place that you can legally drive on, the beach has the same rules as a legal road , so all vehicles should be warranted, registered and keeping to the 20km speed limit that applies 1 km north and 1 km south of the surf club. Police have always dealt with dangerous driving here but we have used discretion to things like WOFs and driver’s licenses. It’s a road yes but this is a road that you have horses galloping on, kids building sandcastles on and fishing lines strung across it. Our message in the past was be respectful to others and ride your bike a few kilometres down the beach away from people. So far we’ve tried different tactics to police it. We’ve tried to stop them on the beach but we are hampered because our communications are patchy here so we can’t even check on licenses or worse call for backup. Education works with a few. But the main issue is many of these riders won’t stop for a police car and ignore
us. So we need to stop them before they start riding and we need numbers. Our main tactic now is setting up regular check points on Karioitahi road when we can stop them before they arrive, as well as education. Anyone can drive onto the beach and there are no physical restrictions, or even a separate area between cars and sunbathers. I personally would like to see restrictions like permanent or temporary barriers or even a safe zone on the beach, but that’s for others to look at. Unfortunately I can see Karioitahi beach being physically closed to all vehicles in the future if we can’t get on top of this behaviour. Like most policing we cannot sort this alone. We are not able to be at the beach all day Saturday and all day Sunday or even every weekend. We have so many other calls for Police help that we can’t be there anywhere near as much as we want. If you do see dangerous activity keep ringing 111, even if you have to wait until you get home to get phone reception, try and get a reg of their car or a photo. Following up on these riders at home the next day is still effective for us. The solution to this problem relies on police, council, stakeholders and the community. So looking forward we will continue with the checkpoints and stronger enforcement of the road rules such as WOFs and driver license’s so we can turn people away whilst the bikes are still on the trailers. If you do use a vehicle on the beach , treat it as a road, don’t speed near pedestrians and sorry but you may be turned away if you and the vehicle/motorbike are not all legal. Keep safe Dean
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Future Post – Turning landfill into landcare
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If I told you there is specialised machinery, a first of its kind in New Zealand and the world, based here in Waiuku - with the ability to turn your plastic waste into a sustainable product, would you believe me? I was sceptical too, until I saw it. I’m no expert, so I cannot describe precisely what went on inside the equipment. But I can tell you, that in one end went mountains of chewed up soft and hard plastics, and out the other end shot a fully formed, perfect post. Throughout this process, there were no fumes, smoke or hints of chemicals. Inside this one, 125 diameter perfect post, was 400 recycled two litre plastic milk bottles, and 1500 recycled plastic bags. This machine can produce 550 posts per day. “We want to do more,” says Christopher Meyer, General Manager at Future Post, Waiuku. The company has been operating for two years, and currently processes 150 tonne per month of waste plastic
destined for New Zealand landfills. “By expanding the production facility, we could produce bigger volumes, employ more people, support local industry and also bring the retail cost of our product down,” says Christopher. Future Post keep coming up against one major road block however, and it seems to be a political one. Having applied for four different funding applications, Christopher and Jerome Wenzlick, founder of the company, are left feeling confused. “Every time we are turned down, even though we tick all the boxes, but we are given no explanations,” says Jerome. “I have sent the Green Party countless emails since we started, this should be something that interests them,” says Christopher, “not once have I had a reply.”
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While researching this story, I approached members of the Green party also, hoping for a response. Numerous emails, phone calls and messages. I’m still waiting to hear back as this article goes to print. I did get a response from National MP for Port Waikato, Andrew Bayly. “This is a great example of an innovative NZ business trying to do the right thing. I have visited the factory and I’m impressed with their set-up
and ideas. I’ve also taken National’s environmental spokesperson Scott Simpson there to make sure he sees exactly what they’re doing first-hand. This is the type of entity that should be getting government funding, its exactly the sort of project the Waste Minimisation Fund was established for many years ago,” says Andrew. Andrew Bayly has also offered to help Future Post directly when they are making their next funding application.
Opening night not far away Be transported back into the 1960s by Waiuku Theatre Group with their upcoming production of, Green River Radio, written by Emily Laing and Liam Hagenson, directed by Liam Hagenson. This original script has its stage debut at the Waiuku War Memorial Hall. Waiuku Theatre Group take you on a journey, into the heart and soul of a 1960s radio station. Green River Radio is struggling to stay on air, and only something extraordinary can save it. Extraordinary doesn’t even begin to cover the talent of the cast on stage. The characters will quickly have you picking a side, pulling at the heart strings in all the right ways. The perfect harmonies and soul touching voices will have you dancing in your seats reliving many of the hits of
the 60s. From the costumes right down to the set, Waiuku Theatre Group have out done themselves this time. This show promises to be one not to be missed! So, come along and ‘support local’, while enjoying a great night out.
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When you think of covid-19 border restrictions, your mind doesn’t necessarily turn to the health and wellbeing of your much-loved pets. Nor would you start to think about the pressure that your local veterinary clinic might be under due to the nationwide vet shortage. Unless you are a vet however, this issue is very much at the forefront of their minds.
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David Hawkins from Franklin Vets Waiuku, explains that there was already a vet shortage pre covid, due to growth in the primary sector, and New Zealand’s population. “This increases what consumers will do for their pets, and what we can do to assist the primary sector.� Numbers graduating from vet school have remained static. “About ninety – one hundred graduate each year compared to 75 when I graduated in 1992. Sounds like an increase, but there are more spaces allocated to overseas students, and these are more likely to return home after training is completed,� David said. Demographics of graduates have also changed. 50:50 female: male in 1992, and then 75:25 female: male from 1993 on. “Women tend to stay in clinical practice ten years less than men. Increasing demand and decreasing longevity in practice at the same time leads to shortage. Just simple maths with no prejudice.� Combine this evidence with the effects of covid lockdowns and tight border restrictions, and an industry already short on numbers comes very much under strain. “We rely heavily on overseas graduates coming to New Zealand to work,� says David. “Covid restrictions mean only NZ expatriates can
return home and this does not come anywhere near fulling our requirements.� In a recent survey conducted by the New Zealand veterinary association, it was indicated that out of 124 practices, there was a shortfall of 224 vets. Keith Houston, director and owner of care vets NZ, and partner in the Vet Centre Waiuku, expresses real concern at the implications the border restrictions are having on the veterinary industry. “We have a legal obligation to protect our vets from stress and strain, and this situation is creating excessive stress.� On the 22 September Hon Kris Faafoi, minister of Immigration announced that the government had established border exemptions for 30 veterinarians. David and Keith both agree, this figure comes nowhere near the amount of exemptions that are needed. Their clinics having positions to fill, with few applicants to consider. Keith Houston adds, “I feel immigration are following political lines rather than examining case by case situations for exemptions. Finding the most niggling and over exact interpretations of the rules to turn us down. Jacinda needs to kick her ministries into action, and help our industry, its people, and our country.�
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Every year the Waiuku Camera Club enters the Auckland Shootout — an exciting interclub competition held over seven days. Teams have eight photographers (shooters) including at least two from the B grade. Six topics were emailed out to the team’s coordinator at midnight on the Friday and that’s when the fun began. The team met a couple of
times during the week to check progress, display images and talk it up; questions were asked around how to photograph things like ‘humour’ and ‘music’ and how to function during level 3 lockdown restrictions. At midnight the following Friday it was all over, cameras down and the image selections were made. Each team was required to enter one photo per topic;
this year’s topics were; humour, music, low key, geometric, water and looking in. Over the years Waiuku Camera Club has had the occasional best in topic but they have never won the competition; that is until this year. Leonie Richardson and Pauline Hamilton won the water and geometric topics respectively and Pauline’s photo went on to win overall top image.
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Andrew Bayly
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Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly won’t be forgetting his constituents despite his rapid rise up the party ranks.
Article and photo exclusive to the Breeze
The third-term National MP has been appointed to the new role of Treasurer (Revenue) in Judith Collins’ Shadow Cabinet. He’s also been handed the portfolios of Infrastructure and Statistics, and moved up the rankings to number three. Collins has shared the responsibility of the finance portfolio between Andrew and his colleague Michael Woodhouse, who will be finance spokesperson. Andrew says both he and Michael are very happy with the move, and within hours of its announcement he was already hard at work in the role.
The idea of splitting the finance portfolio followed several discussions with the leadership team and demonstrated its deep commitment to National’s economic focus, Andrew says. “Our economic team isn’t just myself and Michael - it includes about eight people who will all be working together.” Andrew believes his background in finance and business and his Parliamentary experience means he’s well up to the task. Before entering Parliament, he initially trained as an accountant before working with merchant banks in New Zealand and Lon-
don for ten years. After returning to New Zealand, he co-founded a merchant bank, offering corporate advisory and capital markets advice to a range of government entities, local authorities and corporate clients. He was elected as the MP for Hunua in 2014 and retained the seat in 2017. At this year’s election he contested the new Port Waikato electorate and was grateful for the support he received and to be re-elected. During his time in Parliament he has been National’s associate finance spokesperson, and its spokesperson for revenue, com-
merce, building and construction, SOEs, small business and manufacturing. He has also chaired the Local Government and Environment select committee, and has been a member of the powerful Finance and Expenditure select committee for six years. Despite his new role and elevation in the ranks, Andrew says he won’t be forgetting the commitment he made to serve his constituents in the Port Waikato electorate. “Being an effective electorate MP is the reason I got into politics – for me it’s more about the people.
Andrew Bayly Port Waikato Electorate Office 7 Wesley St, Pukekohe 09 238 5977 andrew@baylymp.co.nz AndrewBaylyMP
Todd’s grandfather and grandmother (Dan and Ella McClay) were farmers at Pollok in the 1950s and later they moved to a poultry farm at Whiriwhiri. Then Dan became a caretaker at Waiuku College, where he was well-known and respected. Todd’s father Roger McClay was born in Waiuku and attended Matakawau School, Waiuku College and Wesley College. Roger was the member of parliament for Taupo and Waikaremoana for five terms. Todd’s mother was Dawn Ferguson from Glenbrook Beach. Dawn’s schooling was at Glenbrook and also Waiuku College. Dawn worked for a period in the first Waiuku New World supermarket when it was in Queen Street Waiuku. Todd has been a member of parliament for five terms for the electorate of Rotorua where he lives with his wife Nadene. They have four children. Todd was previously an ambassador for the Cook Islands and Nuie to the European Union.
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During November publishers of the Breeze, Bill and Ngaire Deed visited Beacon Print the company that prints their paper. Beacon Print is in the process of installing their new Goss Community five tower press on which the Breeze is printed each month. “We are bringing the five towers of the new press into operation as we decommissioning the old press,” said John Spring managing director of Beacon Print in Whakatane. “The new machine was imported from Malaysia and it is the most modern newspaper printing machine in New Zealand,” he said.
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Do not take life for granted Continued from front page. At age 40, Gayle started peritoneal dialysis, a treatment used as a last resort, when the kidney function is down to ten percent or less. This continued for the next 12 years, until she became very unwell again in 2019. This meant that the peritoneal treatment was no longer working and haemodialysis was the next option. To receive the haemodialysis, Gayle visits the superclinic every second day. Has two needles injected into her arm, and sits and waits patiently for four hours while the dialysis machine does the work for her kidneys. “It’s tiring, but it hasn’t stopped me from working and running a business. Four hours on the dialysis gives me a chance to read all my books, as I’m not a person who likes to sit still, not when there’s always something else to do,” said Gayle. With a constant tie to dialysis, a simple trip away for a weekend becomes a big deal. “We can travel within NZ, but a dialysis machine needs to be secured at a hospital – not an easy task, especially as it may mean taking that machine away from somebody else,” said Gayle Gayle does get frustrated when she hears other
people’s comments about not being able to get away overseas for a holiday, “They don’t realise how lucky they are just to have their health, and be living in NZ. There is always someone worse off than yourself.” Gayle considers herself a lucky mum, to have the support of her wonderful children. She also praises her amazing staff, as she believes she wouldn’t get through without them. Gayle also gives thanks to Dr Jonathan Kuttner, as a huge support to her in the earlier days of her diagnosis. “It was a sad day for Waiuku, when Dr Kuttner retired, we lost a great doctor that day.” Gayle is determined, as always, to get on with life while she waits for a kidney match. Ever the optimist, she looks forward to the day when she too can lead a normal life. “Have adventures, hiking, maybe even travel,” said Gayle. Supportive husband David adds, “The disease is disruptive to life, but we carry on. We do what we have to do, and that’s all there is to it.” With a lifetime of experience behind her, Gayle parts with this advice – “Always listen to your doctor’s advice, and never, never take life for granted.”
Wistful watercolours on display STORY BY TIFFANY BROWN /// tiffany@westfranklinbreeze.nz
The group of more than a dozen artists who paint mainly in watercolour was established by well-known Franklin artist Claudia Slaney about five years ago. Group member Diana Howard said, “At the beginning we were tutored by Claudia, however when she returned to work, we decided to continue to meet weekly as we enjoyed each other’s company so much — and needed the encouragement and critique from each other to continue painting.” Covid-19 restrictions have seen the group move from Pukekohe to a meeting space in Patumahoe, unless the weather is fine, in which case they can be spotted at any one of the numerous beautiful spots in West Franklin, setting up their easels and getting to work. The theme of this, the group’s second exhibition, is ‘Nostalgia’. “Everything displayed follows that
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Donation to community patrol During November Mike Pero Real Estate Waiuku donated $500 to the Waiuku Community patrol organisation to help them cover their running costs. The volunteers from the Community patrol group are out in the late hours of the night keeping an eye on the comings and goings in and around the streets of Waiuku. The franchisee and agents of Mike Pero Waiuku donate a portion of every sale to the Mike Pero foundation so they can support local organisations.
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On a mission to minimise mercury harm STORY TIFFANY BROWN
Waiuku resident Juliet Pratt suffered with chronic illness for years before concluding her problems stemmed from the 40 amalgam fillings in her teeth.
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Today, as Regional President of Oceania for the World Alliance for Mercury-free Dentistry, a non-profit and non-government organisation, she has travelled the globe and campaigned for years to see an end to the use of mercury-based dental amalgam across the world and here in New Zealand. Juliet was assisted by Mike Godfrey, the Director of Integrated Medicine at Bay of Islands Environmental Clinic, who treated her heavy metal and “off the charts” mercury toxicity. “I detoxed over a two-year period and got my life back.” Once known as silver fillings, dental amalgam describes a composite alloy of various metals. Although mercury is a naturally-occurring element found in air, water and soil, human exposure to the substance can cause serious health problems, particularly threatening to babies in utero and in childhood, or to other vulnerable people such as those with kidney disorders. The World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks mercury in the list of top ten chemicals considered to pose a major public health concern. Silver amalgam fillings contain 50% mercury. There are a number of alternatives used by dentists including composite resin, glass ionomer, porcelain and gold. But
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in 2009, the Ministry of Health (MOH) denied Juliet’s petition to ban mercury amalgam for vulnerable groups, to phase it out for the rest of the population and to provide funding, training and research to manage mercury toxicity, despite it being signed by 1341 people. The MOH concluded that a ban would raise dental costs by 20% and jeopardise the oral health of children, which was already in decline. Juliet has since pointed to research showing the high environmental costs of amalgam. When these costs are taken into account an amalgam filling is estimated to cost about $87 more than a composite filling. By 2013 the case against mercury amalgam had grown more compelling, and Juliet was in attendance when New Zealand along with 102 other countries signed the Minamata Convention to develop an international agreement on mercury under the umbrella of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The name comes from the Japanese town of Minamata, home to one of the worst mercury-poisoning events in history, where 1700 people died and thousands suffered lifelong disabilities as a result of a chemical factory polluting the harbour with mercury in the 1950s. Mercury is released into the environment naturally but also comes from other
sources such as contaminated fish and shellfish, skin-lightening products and other cosmetics, as well as vaccines and pharmaceuticals. Juliet said, “I find it ironic that metallic mercury used by dentists to manufacture dental amalgam is shipped as a hazardous material to the dental office. Any amalgam leftover is also treated as hazardous waste, yet it is readily implanted directly into your mouth!” Signs and symptoms of mercury toxicity include mood disorders, sleep difficulties, fatigue, memory troubles, tremors, difficulty with coordination, hearing changes and kidney damage. Despite signing the Minamata Convention, the MOH is yet to ratify the treaty. Juliet was disappointed our country is only one of a few left to ratify. “Nothing will change in NZ until we ratify the treaty, stop all amalgam imports, and then dentists are unable to use this highly toxic material. At the very least consumers should be given information about the toxicity of amalgam before treatment.” She remains hopeful for change. “My plan is to run seminars throughout NZ, advising the public so they can make an informed decision on their amalgam dental fillings.”
An award-winning speaker, Juliet is available to talk about her journey to interested groups, and also plans to write a book about her journey. If you have concerns about your amalgam dental fillings you’re welcome to contact Juliet directly at juliet@julietpratt.co.nz
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Vehicles the main problem for Karioitahi Beachcare A group of local representatives and residents gathered recently at Castaways Resort to discuss the issues affecting the Karioitahi stretch of coastline and establish an independent Karioitahi Beachcare group.
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Organiser Anna McNaughton said the key issue raised by most groups in attendance was the abuse of the beach by vehicles, particularly on weekends. “It soon became clear the out-of-control cars and motorbikes on Karioitahi Beach is the main problem. Most people don’t go to their local beach now, and the Surf Lifesaving Club are under severe pressure managing the risks with very little back-up from police due to insufficient numbers of duty officers at weekends.” The priorities of the newly-formed group include lobbying for better management of vehicle usage on the beach, supporting the Surf Lifesaving Club and other beach users and assisting with the area’s annual Big Beach Cleanups. Environment Manager at NZ Steel Claire Jewell provided photos of the original foredune plantings at the coast, dated around 1997, showing
that multiple layers of protective fencing around the dunes have rusted or been covered by sand or wood burnt by beachgoers, leaving the dunes completely unprotected. A focus will be on erecting lightweight but vehicle-proof fencing and more infill planting as protection. All this could require a considerable amount of funding. Anna said, “I have seen simple, low single-wire fencing apparently doing a good job of keeping vehicles off dunes on many kilometres of the Bay of Plenty coastlines south of Te Puke to Opotiki. This fencing is less visually offensive and must be cheaper than heavy duty farm type fencing.” Anna has been in touch with both local MP Andrew Bayly and representatives from Auckland Council, all of whom are in support of measures to calm or eliminate traffic on the vulnerable beach.
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One of the floats in last year’s Christmas parade was to promote the Otaua School and district centennial. This event was also postponed because of the covid virus restrictions.
The covid virus restrictions have forced the Waiuku and Business Development Association to cancel the Waiuku Christmas parade this year.
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t will be the first time in over 50 years that Waiuku will not celebrate the season with a street parade. One of the long time organisers of the parade Bill Deed is sad that the parade has had to be cancelled because of a worldwide disaster that is beyond local control. Bill recalled some of the early days of his involvement with the parade. “I was elected to the Waiuku Business Association in 1976, and as soon as you volunteer for a role like that it demanded a commitment from every committee member. “In those days we didn’t have a town manager, so it was the committee who did most of the work, along with a community secretary who walked the business streets to let the businesses know about what was going on. “The Waiuku Business Association came into being in the late 1960s when the former Waiuku Chamber of Commerce
disestablished itself mainly because of fees it had to pay to the national organisation. “The first Christmas parade I helped organise was in 1976. At that time the parade was held on a Friday night. “The parade commentator at that time was well-known Waiuku personality Barry Day who owned a radio and electronics business. In 1978 when Barry moved from Waiuku, I was asked to be the commentator. It has been an honour to have been able to fulfil this role every year since then other than in 2008 when Ngaire and I went on a cruise to Antartica.” Waiuku Town Centre manager Sharlene Druyven said she was very hopeful that next year normality within the world may allow the Waiuku parade to happen again. In the meantime, the Association has arranged a Christmas Festival to be held in the town centre on Saturday 12 December.
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St Andrews Centre is enjoying doing the advent boxes for the community. Since there is no Christmas parade this year they have to have a short Nativity Play – and the love goes on, on 24 December on the stage in the town square at 12 midday. The group will be taking all the advent boxes to the center stage and acting out a Christmas story combined with carols. Join the festivities to celebrate Christmas and open the advent boxes as the St Andrews Centre group goes around Waiuku opening the boxes.
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mong the range of products on offer you can find crystals, essential oils, candles and incense, artisan homewares and jewellery, ethical alternatives to everyday items and clothing, toys and baby gear, and the store’s integrated Wellness Room which offers holistic therapies and workshops. Two years on, and not only is Awaken still keeping that promise, it’s expanded further into the rear of the shop, added internal decoration by local muralist Manabell Design, and has plans to extend its product offering even further next year. Owner Chanel McGibbon said the support of the local community has been invaluable. “We’ve had great support from our Waiuku community. There has been more awareness to supporting local
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since the lockdowns, and we are so grateful to those who know how much of a difference it can make to our business.” The store has become a destination too, with a strong online presence. “We do also get those who visit our store from around Auckland or make the trip out to Waiuku from the motorway when travelling past.” You can book a healing session at Awaken, buy a beautiful handmade infant bassinet, pick up a sustainable toothbrush or reusable coffee cup or check out their new line of fashion earrings, ‘upcycled’ from old plastic bread tags. Chanel’s mum Jocelyn Oades offers a wide range of holistic therapies from reiki to spiritual readings to ‘AromaTouch’ technique with essential oils. Jocelyn, who has owned the organic health-focused Earth Spa in downtown Auckland and Ellerslie for 30 years, is a qualified Reiki Master Teacher and AromaTouch trainer, a holistic natural therapist and public speaker who also offers ‘Awaken Your Inner Goddess’ online courses and runs retreats to empower and support women to emotional wellness and personal, business and family success. Jocelyn encourages locals who have yet to try their services to consider Awaken’s Wellness Room treatments as a way of uplifting their physical and emotional wellbeing through holistic natural therapies to detox and de-stress.
Another business owner keen to empower and uplift women is Jasmine Payne, offering beauty therapy services upstairs at 64 Queen Street at The Facial Studio. Jasmine puts her 15 years’ experience as a facialist to work for Waiuku’s women, and also credits our vibrant community for supporting her through a difficult launch during COVID-19 lockdown interruptions. “Being a part of such a supportive and lively community is the best. Our little coastal town is all about women supporting and uplifting each other’s businesses. Being able to change people’s lives and build confidence and watching and taking them on their skin care journeys is why I love my industry.” Holistic therapist Taeja Destany is available for sessions by appointment at the Wellness Room, as is local craniosacral therapist Belinda Silk. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on body therapy which focuses on alleviating tension throughout the head,
spine and craniosacral system of the body. Generally very relaxing, the therapy helps calm the nervous system and encourages the body’s own healing response, and can be highly effective for headaches, TMJ, migraines, vertigo, neck and back pain, stress and anxiety relief, and injury or surgery recovery. Belinda loves her Wednesdays at the Wellness Room. “It is such a peaceful yet energising and positive place to be,” she said. “My clients often comment how much they enjoy coming to the tranquil therapy room.” If you haven’t taken a peek inside Awaken Store, you might be surprised when you do. Chanel said, “We have such a variety of products, more than you may realise, and many ethical, traditional or eco-friendly alternatives to modern items.” Like stainless steel laundry pegs, a great alternative to plastic pegs which inevitably break and head to landfill, or Awaken’s range of water bottles in plastic-alternative materials like copper and stainless steel. The future looks bright for Waiuku’s local holistic lifestyle store. “We are so proud of our store and the growth we have experienced in two years,” said Chanel. “Our expansion has allowed us to increase our selection of homewares and children’s ranges. We’re also expanding further into natural clothing next year. We’re working on a few of our own ranges too, so we’re really looking forward to 2021.”
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Tailgating could cost your license Creating space in order to give yourself time to react, is one of the most helpful things you can do to avoid an accident. Following to close is called tailgating. Tailgating is when a driver is following another vehicle to close to avoid a collision if the vehicle in front chooses to stop suddenly. This may become an issue with the law, as well as with the insurance company. It is the responsibility of the following vehicle to stop short of another vehicle. There are no exceptions. So in other words, it does not matter if the road surface is in poor condition, or if the front vehicle was travelling “to slow” for the following vehicle, these things do not matter legally. If the following vehicle collides with the front vehicle, then the following vehicle is legally at fault.
The safe following distance to another vehicle depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, speed, weather, visibility, weight of the vehicle and other road conditions. Let us imagine a scenario where road and weather conditions are perfect. We have two cars who are travelling at a speed of 80 kilometres per hour. That means that the cars are traveling at 22.22 meters per second. The average human has a two second reaction time, which means at 80 kilometres per second, the vehicle would have travelled 44.44 meters before the driver even gets to the brake pedal. Once the brake pedal has been applied, it will take the average car 80 meters to stop. So, the following vehicle has taken 124.44 meters to stop from the time the car in front showed its brake lights.
Now also consider the fact, that the vehicle in front has already had the brakes applied for two seconds before the following vehicle applies their brakes. In other words, the vehicle in front will only travel 80 meters from the time the brake lights come on. When you consider the mathematics, if a person follows at less than two seconds gap, they have a very slim chance of avoiding the vehicle in front. With all these things to consider, the two and four second rule should be more understandable. Always remember: Two second gap in good conditions, and four second gap in poor conditions. Drive well. Phillip Powell Professional Driver/Trainer/Assessor
The poached egg became very popular van was built in England in 1973. The Morris Vans used most of the mechanical design of the cars, including torsion bar suspension and Armstrong lever shock absorbers. The front wheels were effectively held on the end of the torsion bars which twisted to provide the effect of a spring, moderated by the shock absorbers. These were bolted to the firewall with long slender bolts which were entirely capable of shearing off after a few good bumps on a country road. The vans also had a notably low hanging oil pan under the engine resulting in regular emergency oil-light stops on metal roads. The mild steel bodies were untreated and spot welded together in a haphazard
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Like many of my generation, I learned to drive in a Morris 1000, the car designed during World War for William Morris, the Viscount Nuffield, the prototype being named “The Mosquito” in 1943. The designer was Alec Issigonis – later Sir Alec. The Minor was introduced at the Earls Court Motor Show in September 1948. Nuffield didn’t like it, he thought it was too narrow and called it a “poached egg”- a reportedly stormy argument resulted in Issigonis refusing to alter his carefully crafted curves but merely adding width in the centre with a flat stripe over the bonnet with persisted to the last vehicle. Shortly afterwards, Nuffield visited New Zealand to open “The Dominion Motors” assembly plant in Newmarket. In later years, the factory became well-known for assembling the Morris quarter ton van – continuing for several years after the last
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The award was presented during the third test between the Silver Ferns and the English Roses at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton. “I felt very spoilt on the day especially because around 20 loyal Waiuku supporters came down to watch the game and see the award presented,” said Jo. This award recognizes Jo’s longstanding and dedicated service to the Waiuku Netball Centre, where she has served on the executive committee for a number of years. Jo has been the centre’s Draw Steward for six years, coached for seven, all while remaining a senior player in both winter and summer leagues.
“The centre has always been a huge part of our family with my mum being heavily involved in various roles on the committee and coaching for as long as I can remember. I started playing in standard 3, took a break while overseas and having a family, and returned when my daughter was old enough to play. I started coaching and then became more involved with the committee,” said Jo. Jo has also increased her work for the WNC during covid-19 by launching online management systems, initiating the maintenance of the centre’s archives, creating a new website, and taking on the role of Facilities Coordinator, developing
an outstanding Asset Management Plan, including a financial analysis and maintenance schedule. Jo is highly respected within the Waiuku netball community, (who nominated her for this award) and admired for her quiet diligence, which always gets the job done. Her unassuming manner, which always brings out the best in others, and valued for her expertise, which delivers outstanding results.
Touch season kicks off Waiuku’s junior touch season has kicked off for another season, thanks to Lynne Hedley Craig and her team of voluntary organisers. Amid covid-19 fears, the season was later, but as soon as the Auckland region was back in alert level 1, the games were under way. The first game was held on the 28 October, and the season runs for seven weeks. There are two modules in the mixed competition, year 5/6 B grade, and year 7/8 A grade. These teams are
WAIUKU DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB Waiuku District Cricket Club will be hosting a provincial game
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made up of kids with varying levels of experience who all display their love for the summer sport. Awhitu, Glenbrook, Otaua, Sandspit, Waipipi, Waiuku primary and View Road schools take part in the competition, and the kids have created some fairly interesting names for their teams – Otaua Mullet Slayers, Uku Hotshots and View Road Vipers to name a few. The volunteer organisers, coaches, refs and the players themselves, are all excited to be involved and pleased the season was able to go ahead.
Opening Day Waiuku District Cricket results The Waiuku District cricket club started their season on 30 October with a bang. The year 3/4 team won against Karaka on the Friday night and then the year 9/10/11 team won over Pukekohe Gold with Hunter Maxwell scoring 56 not out. Year 5/6 team were not so fortunate and didn’t
get a win but played well. They will improve as the season goes on. Year 7/8 team had a bye and both Senior A and B teams were rained off. This is a very special anniversary year for Waiuku cricket so keep an eye on the Breeze’s future editions for more information about the club Year 5 & 6 team
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Waiuku District Cricket Club will be hosting a provincial game on 13 December. Not only will the game be staged, but it will also be the time that Waiuku’s Rod McGregor will be presented with an award from New Zealand Cricket for his outstanding contribution to cricket.
The recognition by New Zealand Cricket reflects the significant time and love Rod has given to the game especially locally. The day is planned as a family day and one for the cricketing enthusiast, but all very much with a view of welcoming the
community to the cricket. Come and learn what a special club that Waiuku District Cricket Club is, as well as watching some high class cricket being played by names that will be familiar to all. See advert for times and activities for the day.
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Despite the difficulties and early cancellation of the season the club experienced due to COVID-19 this year, they still managed to display some great rugby. The teams all did well in their competitions, and the club is both pleased and proud of their achievements.
This year’s senior team and club awards winners are: Club Person of the Year – Megan Bailey Services to Waiuku Rugby – Wendy Chadwick Supporter of the Year – Ross Jamieson Supporter’s Cup – John Kennedy Stirrers Paddle – Nils McGee Most Points – Kurtis Shuker
PREMIER TEAM AWARDS: Player of the Year – Fuifatu Asomua Most Improved – Aca Leveanasiga Team Man – Suetena Asomua Players’ Player of the Year – Ryan Stewart Player with Most Potential – Aporosa Derenalagi
U21 TEAM AWARDS: Player of the Year – Amon Dense Most Improved – Logan Martin Team Man – Joel Fraser
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Waiuku Combined Schools Calf Club Association held their annual group day on Thursday 22 October at Waiuku Rugby Park. Elizabeth Yorke, the association’s Vice President, was thrilled with the day’s events – “not only did the sun shine, but calves were back. It was so lovely to see all the schools taking part and having the wider community come and watch.” The group day association farewelled Treasurer/Secretary Derryn Maxwell from her position on the day, after a dedicated and passionate four years in the role. “Calf Club is in my blood. I have many happy memories attending when I was a child. I’ve watched my children taking their lambs to Sandspit School Calf Club and Group day over the past seventeen years. I love seeing the bond that is formed between child and animal. The smiles on the children’s faces makes all the hard work organizing these events worthwhile,” said Derryn.
The committee wished to thank their judges for their continued support. Goat judge, Alan Hair. Lamb judges, Rachel Hill and Marjorie Steiner, and Calf judges, Craig Lewis, Ross Matheson, Richard McDonald and Peter Miller. The committee also wished to thank their sponsors for without their support the event couldn’t go ahead. There were 89 entrants this year, including 46 Calves, 34 Lambs and nine Goats, from schools, Otaua, Glenbrook, Pukeoware, Waipipi and Sandspit combined. “We had awesome weather, awesome animals, and awesome kids,” said Derryn. “I hope these evets continue for many years to come.” “We look forward to next year’s event,” said Elizabeth Yorke, “Let’s keep our fingers crossed the sun returns.”
Finn Yorke from Glenbrook with his Champion Of Champion Calf, Grass.
Player of the Year – Oscar D’Agostino-Cassie Most Improved – Matthew Collins Team Man – Jack Graham-Crowther
Club person of the year, Megan Bailey
The Best Of three Lambs trophy was awarded to Glenbrook, Biana Watson, Will WhitakerLahman and Chloe Watson.
The Best of three Goats trophy was awarded to Glenbrook, Ryleigh Wech, Sam Marsters and Layton Wech.
Eva Muir, Keeley Roden and Eden McDonagh from Otaua with their Best Of three Calves trophy. Eva also holds her Champion Beef Type trophy, and Eden holds her Junior Calf Leading Champion trophy.
Bloat prevention Many small block holders who have cattle may be experiencing bloat in their stock for the first time at present. Bloat is an all year round problem, but with the sudden new growth in pastures at the moment it is more prevalent. It is most likely to occur with very fresh grass high in moisture and high clover content. Cattle ‘burp’ gas when they chew their cud, which is a regurgitation of grasses and clover from the rumen, (the first and largest of a cattle beast’s four stomachs). Clover creates a foam which promotes small gas bubbles
that make it hard for cattle to belch. This build up of gas makes breathing difficult and can cause death by asphyxiation and heart failure. An emergency action in extreme bloat conditions is to ‘stab’ the beast in the left side of the stomach at a point below the hip bone, where the “v” hollow is when the stomach is not blown up. An old farmer’s trick is to place the thumb on the point of the ‘hip’ bone and spread the fingers so the tip of the little finger is at a seven o’clock position and that gives the spot to stab. A small bladed,
very sharp knife or a 14 gauge two inch long milk fever bag needle are the best for this job. Make sure you stand on the off side or you will receive a face full of very smelly gas and partially digested grasses. In less severe cases, one side of the animal bloated, move cattle to a shorted pasture or restrict the amount of grass they can access. Bloat oil, available from your vet, will help reduce the gas and aid recovery. There are few things more heart breaking than to witness a herd of cattle with severe bloat and not being able to help them.
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Waiuku resident Alison bought a first aid kit after she and her son were first on the scene of an injury accident. She realised there was more she could have done to make the victim comfortable if she had had the right first aid kit in her car. Alison also gave her son a kit for his car, and signed up for a first aid course. “Many Waiuku residents do a lot of driving because of the town’s location, so there is a reasonable chance of coming across another accident one day,” she said. St John Waiuku store manager Lisa Anderson says the store stocks a range of first aid kits suitable for home, boat or car, as well as a kit designed for sports teams. The store also carries refill packs for first aid kits that have been raided over the years and need restocking. A first aid kit is mandatory for most workplaces, and the St John store sells a suitable workplace kit. However one of the most popular items is the baby first aid kit which comes in a case. “It fits into most nappy bags,” says Lisa, “and makes a perfect baby shower gift”.
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and strange happenings can be found amongst the seven picture books she has written. Lyn volunteers in local schools bringing her stories to the children and taking creative poetry writing groups. She says that by doing this she keeps in touch with what children like to read and has a chance to try her stories out on them before they are published. The picture books are illustrated by local water colour artist Ray Carter-Selwood. Lyn had just released her latest book of stories about dragons, “A Blaze of Dragons” All of Lyn’s books are on sale at Action Office Products in Bowen Street, Waiuku.
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While Lyn was teaching she took charge of the school library, overseeing its modernisation but most important of all was able to buy the library stock. She quickly developed an understanding of the kinds of books and subjects children enjoy. This knowledge has guided her own writing. Lyn’s story telling began when she purchased, on impulse, a stripy soft toy dragon and wondered what his story might be. Thus began her writing of many dragon stories, “The Sock Dragon” being the first. His story can be found in the picture book “Dragon Tails”. However, Lyn’s picture books are not just limited to dragons. Stories about cars, angels, Christmas, cats
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The afternoon event, which was funded by Franklin Local Board, offered local children and 5their families a chance to meet, network and play. Diwali is celebrated by the Indian community 8each November as a celebration of the triumph 6of good over evil, and of light over darkness. 2Children were invited to paint clay Diya lamps 1with colourful designs, and given a tea light 9candle to take home with their creation. Sarah 7Hammersley took her one-year-old son Munro 4along to the event. She said, “Munro loved the
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Sid Pagad and the Kra Koto Kra drummers entertain the crowd Photo: Jessica Halim
celebration. It was fun playing with the toys and seeing our friends.” Local musician Sid Pagad and his drumming band Kra Koto Kra entertained with energetic beats as the crowd relaxed on the green. Waiuku Zero Waste also supported the library team to create a zero waste event by providing composting, landfill and recycling bins. Waiuku Toy Library Treasurer Kelly Fattorini said, “We were really grateful to the Franklin Local Board for helping us bring this event to the community. Young families are always asking us to put on things like this but as a small charity we can’t do it without support. It was awesome to see everyone enjoying themselves.”
Eva Fong paints a clay Diya lamp Photo: Jessica Halim
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Manukau Heads has been selected for CarbonWatch NZ’s newest greenhouse gas monitoring station. The site will shed new light on greenhouse gas emissions and uptake in Northland and the Waikato.
CarbonWatch NZ combines measurements of greenhouse gases in the air above New Zealand with models that tell where those gases have come from, giving a bird’s eye view of the country’s carbon balance. This is combined with bottom-up knowledge about land processes, including information about greenhouse gas emissions and absorption from cities, pastures and forests. As New Zealand decision makers and individuals work together to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, CarbonWatch NZ quickly demonstrates the benefit of these actions. “What makes CarbonWatch NZ so vital is that doing this work is not just about scientific discovery, it is work that will make a real difference in people’s lives. No other country is producing national scale CO2 uptake and emission estimates based on atmospheric data, nor is any other country as close to establishing this capability as we are,” says Dr Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher, Atmosphere - Ocean Scientist
Peninsular weather man Brian Hamilton is excited about the Heads being chosen by NIWA for their monitoring station. “It is most likely they have chosen this spot because of the clean fresh air at the Heads as well as it being away from the city. There is also line of sight communication available back to the Sky Tower or similar to get the data back,” Brian said.
Where’s Woozel? O
n Friday 6 November the Waiuku Library hosted the launch of Brooke Haverskort first published book. For children, it is called “Where’s Woozel” and is a true story about her buddy Judy Beukman whose Jack Russell puppy Woozel ran away. The script reveals how he was frightened and where he was eventually found and rescued. Senior librarian Cathryn Mitchell helped organise the event and read the book to those present. Around 30 children and adults attended the launch and Andy Baker, Chairman of the Local Board, congratulated Brooke on her success. He said it was rewarding to see young talent being celebrated. Brooke answered questions (through her friend Judy) from students from Sandspit Road
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and Pukeoware schools who were very interested in how she wrote the book and had it published. “It is fantastic to see talented locals taking the brave step to write their first book. Brooke and Judy are an incredible team, along with Woozel, and seeing the pride and pleasure amongst family, friends and guests on the day was something quite special,” said Andy. Brooke said she was very excited about the launch of her book and she promised that another script has been completed and will be available before Christmas. Both books will be on sale at Action Office Products Depot in Bowen Street. by Br
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Leonie & Garry Brooke Haverskort with Judy Beukman holding Woozel at the book launch.
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Armistice Day
celebrated in Waiuku A smaller number of returned servicemen and public, compared to previous years, assembled at the Waiuku Cenotaph to remember Armistice day. The celebration acknowledges the end of the First World War when Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany at Rethondes, France, at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918. In recent years the Waiuku RSA as an association has been disestablished, but local welfare of service people and others is still continued within West Franklin.
Ron Bird (New Zealand Sea Scouts and former merchant mariner), Fred Russell (Vietnam veteran), Pat Devereux (Waiuku RSA Trust), Andrew Russ (Korea veteran), John Mann (Vietnam veteran), Loretta Caper
Good for the planet: good for your pocket Waiuku Tool Library open
(Waiuku RSA Trust Welfare), Mark Joblin, (formerly in Royal NZ Air Force) in front of the Waiuku cenotaph after commemorating Armistice day 2020. Photo: Supplied
Waiuku welcomes a new library — a library of tools to borrow for your DIY jobs, opened to the public on 25 November. The Waiuku Tool Library gives the community access to tools that they otherwise wouldn’t have easy or affordable access to, through a lowcost membership. The former Waiuku Junktion shop has been transformed into a space to house the library and the future community workshop, a space to restore, repair and up-cycle. Everything from a leaf blower to hand saws and power drills can be found. What is needed is the help from volunteers to keep it ticking. The tool
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library and workshop is for the community and it needs support, to pass on skills and knowledge and help with the everyday running of it. The Tool Library is thanks to the Auckland Council Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund and of course the team who have put in endless hours organising the space, sorting through new and donated tools, and setting up the library. To Volunteer with the Waiuku Tool Library or join the library visit the Waiuku Zero Waste website or drop by The Waiuku Community Workshop at 5 Hosking Place, every Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm.
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Waiuku Book Fair T
he Waiuku Book Fair is on again. Scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 5 December from 9am to 7pm and Sunday 6 from 9am to 5pm, at the Waiuku War Memorial Hall. With Rotary deciding not to proceed with their usual fair this year, mostly due to Covid impacts, Andrew Maddock picked up the event and invited various groups to be event partners. Funds raised will go to St John, Waiuku Family Support, The Mudlarks, Counties Manukau Rowing, Waiuku Football Club and Glenbrook School. Some of the partners have leapt into action and have sourced valuable donations of books for the event. Others are just busy doing what they do, and that’s important work within the community. Andrew notes that the community support and donations have been extensive and encouraging. His wife Stephanie says that they’re keen to sell as many books as possible so that their home and garage are no longer filled with hundreds of boxes. Categories with huge volumes of donations include fiction, NZ books, biographies, children’s books, Christian books and vast array of books in the Health and Wellbeing section. Andrew acknowledges some of the valued assistance provided to date; Lisa from St John, Lysandra from Glenbrook School, Barry from the hall committee, Mark and his team at Waiuku Farm Source and son Edward who has helped at many book pickups and pricing sessions. Books can still be donated, drop off at Waiuku Farm Source.
Volunteers L-R Chelsea Kitzen, Malcolm Hall, Nick Herrold, Derek Robbins
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Waiuku Museum has had a burst of light with the addition of new LED lighting. Installed by local electrician Paul Armstrong of Greenwave energy saving solutions and funded with a grant from Auckland Council. The previous lighting in the museum was distorted and created different colour rendering throughout the building. The old incandescent lighting can also create a gas which over long exposure can damage the antique garments and treasures of the museum. “To keep our garments safe from damage, we store them accordingly. If they have been on display for three months, they are then stored away in darkness for three years,” said Fay Doncaster, member of the museum society.
The new LED lighting now provides the musem with a constant colour, making it far easier to see and explore all there is to see inside this iconic Waiuku building. The museum society have also recently made over the storage room. Installing metal shelving, so items can be stored safely, and purchasing acid free storage boxes. The next new feature for the musem is the addition of - in days gone by, shop replicas. These will include Duthies, a barber’s shop, doctor’s surgery, replica of the Waiuku News printing works, and potentially a shoe and jewllery shop. These will include memorabilia from the original businesses. Treasured items that have been saved for this purpose.
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Christmas in Papakura Join Santa and a host of entertainers every Saturday on Centre Court from 11am through to 2pm. Lots of fun for all the family.
Rotary Christmas Parade Sunday 6 December, 3pm Don’t miss the arrival of SANTA! The wonderful Papakura Rotary Christmas parade is always well attended and a great fun day out for all. The parade starts at 3pm leaving from Central Park and making its way down the Great South Road, into Broadway, then into Railway Street and then back to Central Park – so we will see you there. For any enquiries or to register a float in the parade please contact us at 09 298 8996 for a registration form.
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Late Night Festive Fun Thursday 10 December 5pm - 8pm Gather up the family and come on into Papakura for our Late Night Festive Fun event where our shops are open for a late night from 5 – 8pm. Get your Christmas Shopping done early, have dinner in town at the great array of restaurants, and sit and enjoy music and entertainment in Centre Court by Farmers and throughout the town centre with local bands and entertainers.
Santa is in his Grotto 16 - 23 December, 11am – 3pm
Festive Fun Thursday 10th of December 5 - 8pm Papakura is staying open late for you to do your Christmas shopping “Come into town, get your Christmas shopping and enjoy” Christmas Specials from the businesses | Entertainment in town Santa will be walking around | Fun for the kids with clowns, face painting And why not stay and have dinner in town after your shopping from the wonderful selection of eating places in Papakura
Bring in the children for a photo with Santa in his Grotto at 188 Great South Road, Papakura Get a FREE Santa photo done, bring your gifts in to be wrapped for a small donation and we will email your photo to you the next day. Santa is taking a break on Sunday 20 December and then back on Monday 21 through to Wednesday 23 December.
After the Christmas parade, there will be an after party in Central Park, with live music, activities for the kids, hot food, sausage sizzle, ice cream etc. This is a new initiative funded by the Papakura Local Board and it’s just to relax and enjoy some good music and bands. A great afternoon for the kids to go to after the Santa parade with games and activities, Mr Whippy, food trucks at the park, face painting and more. Come back to Central Park after the Parade and enjoy these festivities until 6pm.
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