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WAIUKU ROTARY SUNSET COAST WALK
THE MYSTERY OF THE RELIANCE
Mark this day in your Diary, Sunday 23 February 2020. This is the day Waiuku Rotary has planned the Annual Sunset Coast Walk with added benefits.
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The Reliance was dismasted on the Manukau Bar in 1913 and then stranded near the Manukau Heads. Later she came free and drifted back into the harbour.
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A breath of fresh air for West Franklin
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WILD WEST PENINSULA Story by Tiffany Brown
Wild perfect for Amazon TV Series
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Filming for a new TV series has taken place at a secluded location on the Awhitu Peninsula. A co-production between Amazon Studios and ABC Signature Studios and co-starring Australian actress Rachel Griffiths, The Wilds is a young adult drama written by executive producer Sarah Streicher and follows a group of young women stranded on a desert island following a plane crash. A representative from ABC declined to talk to West Franklin Breeze, saying confidentiality was essential to the success of the project. Film sets on the northwestern beaches of wider Auckland, such as Muriwai and Piha tend to be disrupted by traffic and general public in-terest, while the Awhitu location delivers the atmospheric scenery necessary for the project with fewer distractions. As the location is a significant site for local iwi, Ngati Te Ata representatives were consulted with and gave their blessing for the project to go ahead prior to filming. The Wilds will air sometime this year on Amazon Prime.
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Welcome
Welcome to a breath of fresh air. You are looking at a new newspaper servicing West Franklin.
Since the demise of the Districts Post which was terminated for commercial reasons, there has been a lack of written news in the West Franklin area. After an absence of newspaper ownership for several years, Bill Deed is to publish this volume. “My heart has always been within this community,” he said. “My heart tells me I should try this medium again, but at times I wonder if it is the right thing to do.” “It is not easy in the newspaper game at present with so much emphasis on social media and online presence. The number of the locals telling me how they miss the local rag, is what prompted me,” Bill said. “The newspaper will be fully focussed on West Franklin: Waiuku township and the four rural mail districts. It will be published monthly to begin with. “Initially our research has shown us a good level of business support for advertising
and if this covers the production, delivery and other costs, the Breeze will be here to stay,” said Bill. The name chosen is somewhat different to traditional newspapers. Something refreshing and bright has been chosen for the newspaper’s title, one that also had some depiction of the West Franklin locality. “Most always we have a breeze around here,” said Bill, “we hope it will be a breath of fresh air,” he quipped. The Breeze has lined up a formidable team of writers in Tiffany Brown and Kylie Hall and they are looking forward to working on the news of the district. Profiles of each member appear in this issue. We also welcome Sarah Lamb who many may remember from the Post days. The newspaper is looking to residents, groups and organisations to make contact if there is a story to tell. . . . te wairua hapori hapori — community heart, community spirit.
A note from our local board Matthew Murphy and Sharlene Druyven, representatives of the Waiuku Ward for the Franklin Local Board would like to congratulate Bill and the team for the launch of the new West Franklin Breeze newspaper and wish them every success in this exciting new venture. Their vision to create a paper under a trust where the profits from the paper go back into the community for a “community good” is reflective of their commitment and love of the area. Many of our residents still enjoy having a local paper to keep inform with the day to day happens in the area so I’m sure it will be a positively embraced. Well done! Sharlene and Matthew
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Team Profiles
Newspapers in his blood
TIFFANY BROWN
I discovered country spirit My family and I moved to Karioitahi around four years ago. Having previously lived in the urban sprawl. I discovered a country spirit had been quietly lurking beneath this urban exterior of mine all along. Life in semi-rural West Franklin is better than I could have imagined it would be. I love the special mix of rural and coastal landscape. I also love getting to know the people and character of our small communities. Being involved with local interest groups and volunteering has been particularly rewarding. When the opportunity came up to work alongside the passionate community-minded team of the West Franklin Breeze, I didn’t hesitate to put my hand up. I’m grateful for the chance to bring you the stories of our people and events in this unique part of Aotearoa, and look forward to meeting more of our vibrant locals over the coming months.
The “NEWS” STAFF in 1964 at the time of the final issue of the Waiuku News. Back: Brian Rountree, (3rd year composing apprentice); Chas Peterson (letterpress machinist); Ron Dally (foreman/ compositor) Front: Joyce Deed (clerk); Bill Deed (after school help); Mr Fred Jameson (Editor and Prop);
KYLIE HALL
Sharing a story the connection
Stories have connected humanity for centuries and that’s why I love to write. Through sharing a story, people feel connected, and in a world where there is so much disconnect, I truly believe feeling connected is important to all of our well-being. In addition to the writing I do for the West Franklin Breeze, I also write travel stories for magazines such as NZ Woman’s Weekly, undertake PR work for Tourism NZ, host international journalists and film crews, and assist small businesses with their marketing. An avid traveller, Antarctica, Alaska, Peru and Vietnam are just some of the countries I’ve been
NGAIRE DEED
A true local
I was born in the Franklin Memorial Hospital and have lived in the Waiuku district all my life. Brought up on a farm on the west coast, I enjoyed riding the beach and looking after all
extremely fortunate to visit. My partner Paul and I have lived in Waiuku for twenty years and we have two very active children that keep us busy. We love Waiuku and the sense of community that flows through the town. After The Districts Post Newspaper closed, I was saddened by the lack of local stories being shared and celebrated. Where were the stories about the awesome youth in our community? Where were the stories of great deeds, of those that achieve against the odds, or the quiet but meaningful accomplishments? Where were the stories about our places and our people? When Bill approached me to write for the West Franklin Breeze, I didn’t hesitate for a second. Thank you for opening your homes to us. I hope you enjoy the read.
animals on the farm. I have travelled extensively and love cruising. I married Bill Deed in 1973 and we spent the next year living and working in Melbourne. We have two adult sons who both work in our Office Products business and live in Waiuku. I started my working career at ‘Perm a Curl Beauty Salon’ in Bowen Street, situated where Framed is now. I then moved to the KD Milk Bar in Queen Street before joining the Waiuku Knitwear team in Melsop Avenue. After we returned form Melbourne I rejoined the team but then in Bowen Street, where New World now stands. When our printing business became established and after the birth of our first son, I began working with Bill and
his sister Joyce for W.J. Deed Printing Ltd. I did everything from cutting paper on a hand guillotine to making coffee and doing the accounts. I even ran the presses on occasions. In July of 1997 we were asked to join the Waiuku & Districts Post where I became manager, a graphic designer, proof reader and eventually took over the front of office position. There I handled most enquiries, news items, advert records, accounts and became general confidant to many. A position I loved and held for over 13 years, until a broken neck in a car accident forced my retirement. I have gradually rejoined the workforce by doing the accounts at Action OPD and now work part time. The rest of the time I enjoy spending time at the beach taking photos, knitting and writing.
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West Franklin Breeze • 6,200 copies delivered to Waiuku and the four reeze rural districts. Published by Breeze Publications, Waiuku • Phone: 235 7835 Editorial: Tiffany Brown: tiffany@westfranklinbreeze.nz Kylie Hall: kylie@westfranklinbreeze.nz
Waiuku has had a local newspaper since the Waiuku Advocate was started in 1914. Bill has either worked for, owned or had an input into every Waiuku based newspaper except the Advocate of 1914. Bill started his interest in newspapers when he was going to View Road School. He used to call in to see his sister after school most days. Soon he found the paper bins, and he rescued offcuts of paper that he used to take home and write stories on. Then owner of the Waiuku News, Fred Jameson, probably said that if he couldn’t get rid of this young lad from fossicking through the bins, why not give him a job to bring the papers off the folding machine to the ladies rolling papers to send to subscribers. Bill received two shillings (20 cents) a week for his work. In 1963 at the time of the centennial of the HMS Orpheus disaster, he wrote the front page lead story for the Waiuku News. They called him their “Teenage Shipping Enthusiast”. It wasn’t long before Bill learnt how to handset type and he put this to good use when he started printing his own “newspaper” the Waiuku Star on an old platen press at the News Office. He printed 25 copies and gave them to friends and family. When the Waiuku News sold out to the Franklin Times in 1964, he was the only person left to handset the type for the weekly Wallace Supplies advertisement placed in the Franklin Times each week. In 1965, the former foreman of the Waiuku News, Ron Dally started the Waiuku Gazette. Bill started helping Ron while still at college, and when he left school in August 1966, Ron employed Bill as his first apprentice printer. The Gazette was an interesting
paper. It started as an offset printed paper, which was leading technology at that time. After the Franklin Times closed its commercial printing plant in 1967, Ron took over all the machinery and building of the old Waiuku News returning the Gazette to more traditional letterpress printing on an old Wharfedale press built in 1914. It all ended abruptly in 1970 when the western wall of the building collapsed as foundations were dug for the ASB Bank building which was being built next door. The wall collapsed at 5am and if it had have happened later in the day, Ron and Bill would have been working alongside that wall. There was a period when Waiuku did not have a resident paper and its interests were catered for with the Franklin Times and later the County News. In 1992 at the time of the restoration of the Jane Gifford sailing ship at Waiuku (which Bill was chairman of) Ngaire and Bill started the Barnacle Bulletin magazine and published this for five years. During this time the Waiuku and Districts Post was established, and in 1997 Ngaire and Bill became 50% owners of the Post. Ngaire managed the operation until they sold their shares in 2017. When the Post went into liquidation in 2018, another publication called the Districts Post was started. Bill advised the owners of this publication on various aspects of a local newspaper and he used to write the occasional article for them. Bill and Ngaire now look forward to this new publication and hope that both the advertising and public support will ensure that it continues. It is bringing the new local newspaper in West Franklin back to its roots and only distributing to Waiuku township and the four rural deliveries.
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The collapse of the western wall of the Waiuku News Building in 1970.
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Thundering hooves and nerves of steel will feature at the Polocrosse High Goal event to be held at the Waiuku Rugby grounds. Photo: Zoe Williams Photography
Horses set to storm Waiuku Rugby nuts have viewed their fair share of thrilling games at our local rugby park. But this February, a totally different type of sporting fury will be unleashed at the Waiuku grounds. Polocrosse High Goal is coming to town. STORY KYLIE HALL
You don’t need to know anything about polocrosse to enjoy this sporting spectacle. Imagine steely eyed men and women hurtling down the try line, but this time, they’ll be astride a horse and wielding a whopping great big stick! I watched my first ever polocrosse event a year or two ago, and without a doubt, it was one of the most captivating afternoons I’ve spent whilst lounging on the grass. The 2020 High Goal competition should be a cracker and will include four international wild card players. “They are some of the best international players in the world and we have two players from the Australian team that won the World Cup, Abbott and Jeremy Grills,” says Tania Jones from the Counties Polocrosse Club, who in conjunction with the Waiuku Rugby Club, are hosting the event. Which team gets which wild card player will be determined by a crafty bidding process at a launch party. Rising stars will be on show too, with junior teams belting it out for glory. “The junior teams are made up of NZ’s current best junior players, with seven players in each team,” explains Tania. Curtis Gower (11) and sister Tara (13) from Kaitieke in the King Country, are among the youngest juniors to take to the pitch. Both parents were NZ polocrosse reps.
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Polocrosse is a great team sport where everyone on the team has a job to do. We have scholarships for three junior players to go to Australia each year, and because polocrosse is played all over the world, there are lots of opportunities to go and play overseas.”
Tania adds, “Polocrosse is a great team sport where everyone on the team has a job to do. We have scholarships for three junior players to go to Australia each year. Because polocrosse is played all over the world, there are lots of opportunities to play overseas.” Waiuku local Jarrod Richardson will be one to watch as he captains the Ebbett Pukekohe team after representing NZ at the world cup in April, where the Kiwi team took out the bronze. On an opposing team, Martin White from the Counties Polocrosse Club, who has represented NZ at both junior and intermediate level, will lead the charge for the P & I Pascoe team. The rugby grounds will provide a fabulous central set up for spectators, enabling them to get close to the action. On Friday 7 February, the initial games will be held, and along with the public, school children will be able to head along and learn about polocrosse. Saturday 8 February will showcase the best of the best with the junior challenge plus the High Goal finals being played, and market stalls will be running as a rugby fundraiser. So mark the dates in your diary folks and be sure to pop along to view this enthralling event. Entry is by gold coin donation and full details can be found online at the Counties Polocrosse Club Facebook page.
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Sunset Coast Walk Rotary Club of Waiuku Inc
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Event of month > SUNDAY 23 FERUARY 2020 | REGISTRATION FROM 7:30AM
Something for the family to enjoy Mark this day in your Diary, Sunday 23 February 2020. This is the day Waiuku Rotary has planned the Annual Sunset Coast Walk with added benefits.
SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2020 207 Kohekohe/Karioitahi Rd, Waiuku
Start between 7:30am & 1pm Enjoy beautiful coastal views and also get up close to view the wind turbine Adults $20.00, College Students $10.00, Primary Students $5.00, Others free
Enquiries phone 235 9678 or 021 511 788 waiuku.rotary@gmail.com
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At the end of your walk there will be a certificate, complementary cold drink and BBQ sausage waiting for you. This is not a competitive walk but a chance for families to walk at their own pace and enjoy the surroundings. Sorry, no dogs or pets are allowed on the walk. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase a coffee and extra sausage and enjoy the atmosphere. Cost:- $20 Adults, $10 College students, $5 Primary students, others are free. (Must be accompanied by an adult). EFTPOS Is available. Don’t forget your camera, sun block and water bottle. Further information can be obtained by telephoning 09 235 9678 or emailing: waiuku.rotary@gmail.com From the car park its worth a drive to Karioitahi surf beach or go further up the Awhitu Peninsula to the beautiful sandy beaches or onto the Manukau Harbour Lighthouse on the southern side of the Manukau Harbour entrance. We gratefully acknowledge the support given by our sponsors: Harcourts, New World Waiuku, McConnell Stafford Bush and of course our landowners and volunteers.
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Less than an hour from central Auckland, the Awhitu Peninsula stretching from Waiuku to the Manukau Heads is an area of outstanding scenic beauty with extensive views along the west coast, Tasman Sea and across the Manukau Harbour. Make your way to Waiuku then follow the road signs to the registration base at 207 Kohekohe Karioitahi Road. Register on the day any time between 7.30 am and 1 pm. This year there are four walks 5km, 7km, 8km or 11km. All set on private farmland, they offer walkers the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of walks. So if you thought you had seen it all in previous years come and find some new stunning views and interesting parts of this fascinating landscape to explore. These walks take you through rolling farmland to the more rugged contour along the west coast with a bonus this year of being able to get up close to the only wind turbine in the Auckland area. They range from easy walking to more challenging hillsides with a variety of spectacular and breathtaking cliff top views of the west coast on the three longer walks.
Otaua School in the early 1900s. It was already a hub for the community
Otaua historic vital link OTAUA TO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS
STORY TIFFANY BROWN
The 125th anniversary celebration of the opening of Otaua School is planned for April, with past students, teachers, committee members or residents of the districts of both Otaua and Maioro Schools invited to attend.
The historical relationship between the two schools reaches back to June 1894. Steps were taken to establish a new school at Otaua on the grounds this small new residential establishment would experience rapid growth and that it was too far away from any existing school to serve the local children. The suggestion was made to move Maioro School onto the proposed site, but the building was in poor repair so the idea was scrapped. By August 1894 a list of 48 children ready to attend the new school was submitted to the local board. Plans began to close Maioro School and build a new school at Otaua, despite protests from Maioro district residents.
On 5 April 1895 Maioro School was closed, and the head teacher Mr M.F. Haszard opened Otaua School on Monday 8 April 1895. Maioro School was reopened in 1932 following a petition by local farmers for a school in the district. It remained open until 1962. The building is now located at the rear of the Waiuku Museum. This year’s celebrations will take place Friday 3 to Sunday 5 April. Chairman of the organising committee Alan Thomson, a fourth generation resident in the district, expects a large number of past pupils, teachers and supporters to attend. “We’ve had excellent response from everyone we’ve contacted so far. It can be difficult reaching
all the people who have been involved with the school or the districts, but we are spreading our net fairly wide.� The schools have played a large part in the community over the years as both a gathering place and a springboard to higher achievement for its students. The anniversary activities include a mix and mingle wine and cheese evening, speeches, photos, a luncheon, church service and a dance and supper on the Saturday evening. Former pupils, teachers and supporters can register to attend by email: otauaschoolreunion@gmail.com Registration is open until Friday 6 March 2020.
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Triathlon is back STORY KYLIE HALL
As one of the most competitive and challenging junior events in the area, the required cancellation in 2019 of the Fulton Swim School Franklin Primary School Triathlon, due to unsafe water quality at the Clarks Beach race base, was a shocking shame. But never fear kids. This year, it’s back!
On Friday 21 February, around 400 wonderful keen kids will don their swim caps and hit the tidal waters of Clarks Beach. Then cycling and running their guts out in an effort to be the best triathlete they can be. Fulton Swim School owner, Daniel Fulton, says it feels fantastic to be able to bring the event back in 2020. “Last year we couldn’t guarantee water quality which is why we couldn’t run the event. However this year, the Auckland Council has worked hard on their water quality modelling and we are confident we will be able to run safely this year. We’re excited to be able to offer our community’s children another great fun event!” Running a complex sporting event such as a triathlon requires a huge amount of planning, organisation and grunt work. The health and safety requirements are massive and the organising team, with the help of community partners such as Police and Surf Lifesaving, have been working on the event since last August. With categories for ages eight through to twelve, all races are
individual with each participant completing the swim, bike and run. The younger competitors swim 100m, bike 4km and run 1km, while the 11 and 12 year-olds double up on each. Eleven year-old Tempest Spires from Waiuku conquered her first Fulton triathlon when she was eight. “I really love doing the triathlon because it includes two of my favourite sports – running and swimming and it encourages me to use my bike more.
Running for the finish, Waiuku’s Tempest Spires can’t wait to tackle the event in 2020.
I live in the country and the roads are 80-100kph so I don’t ride my bike much,” explains Tempest. She’s hunting down a top
five placing for her age group this year, after finishing seventh and ninth previously. Tempest will be munching through three Weetbix and an apple on race morning and hoping that the impressive training plan she’s committed herself to, pays off. “I love the amazing feeling of crossing the finish line. I can’t wait to do it again!” And her advice for any kids who are thinking about doing the event? “I’d say give it a go because you’ll have an amazing time. You’ll feel really proud of yourself for just finishing - and you’ll get a cool medal to prove you did it! Do some training though - it will make it much easier on the day.” Wise advice indeed. As Daniel notes, “It’s such an inspiring day. This event is one of the highlights of my year, seeing children of all ages and abilities, just giving it a go and achieving personal goals.” Entries can be submitted online but spaces are limited, so be quick. If you spy a keen kid biking, running or swimming, give them a thumbs up as they’re probably training to be the best triathlete they can be.
Surf Report Late summer keeps surf incidents at bay. Waiuku Coastguard and Surf Lifesaving Kariaotahi reported quiet activity over the Christmas and New Year break with cooler weather keeping swimmers and boaties away. Ross Tate from Waiuku Coastguard said his team had been involved with two or three tows but there was “nothing dramatic” about the activity over December and January. Mike Lawrence from Surf Lifesaving said the period had also been quiet for beachgoers, although by mid January the sunnier weather brought an increase in activity. His team of lifeguards contributed
over 1000 volunteer hours on the beach to date and attended several rescues and first aid events, including a motorcycle accident where a rider came off at speed and broke his back in two places. Mike encouraged beachgoers to swim between the flags, ask for advice as the conditions change, never swim alone, don’t overestimate your abilities and keep young children within reach at all times. If caught in a rip current, swimmers should relax and float, raise a hand to signal for help and ride the rip until it stops and you can safely get back to shore.
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The glint of glory! Every competitor taking part in the triathlon receives a medal for their efforts.
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The New Zealand Electoral Commission has undertaken a review of existing electoral boundaries. It is proposing changes to 35 out of 71 general electorates, as well as the formation of one additional electorate. Changes to Maori electorates are planned to come into effect for the 2020 and 2023 elections. STORY TIFFANY BROWN
The Electoral Act imposes strict electoral population limits to ensure there are approximately equal numbers of voters in each electorate for equality of representation in parliament.
concluded during which there were ten written objections about the proposed changes to Hunua electorate with the majority preferring Franklin as an alternative name to Port Waikato.
Redistribution
Rezoning
Existing boundaries have not been amended since 2014 and the population has swollen in every electorate since then. In the redistribution of population the Hunua electorate gains 20,400 voters from Waikato, affecting residents in Whiriwhiri, Otaua, Maioro, Aka Aka, Pukeoware, Puni, Tuakau and Whangarata.
20,200 voters from the existing Hunua electorate will be rezoned into the Papakura electorate under the changes, while the newly formed electorate is to be called Flat Bush and will draw its members from South Auckland, comprising 12,400 voters from the existing Hunua electorate, 14,700 from Manurewa and 32,800 from Papakura including residents in Wattle Downs, Takanini, Manukau East and the southern part of Flat Bush.
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The Commission noted that the resulting Hunua electorate no longer contains Hunua, so a new name is needed. The proposed name Port Waikato has been suggested due to past use and because the mouth of the river is a dominant feature of the area. A period of public consultation has now
Hunua seat severely impacted Franklin voters on the Maori electoral roll will also be affected with 4000 moving from an area east of Manurewa in the current Hauraki-Waikato electorate to
the Tamaki Makaurau electorate. MP Andrew Bayly has held the Hunua seat since 2014. His electorate is one of those most severely impacted by the proposed changes. Mr Bayly says he feels sad to lose a large proportion of the electorate he has worked to build relationships with over his term of office, such as schools and fire brigades. “But I’m looking forward to developing new connections with those groups in the new electorate and I will be working hard to get to know the people and their communities well.” The final decision on electoral boundary changes will be announced by the Commission in April. View more details including maps down to street level at vote.nz
Editorial comment The new boundaries will reunite the West Franklin area within their community of interest. The boundary change for us is a good move.
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Thanks for the Music If you find a spare spade lying around your property, it could well belong to Franklin’s Dennis Marsh. The much loved country singer, who was honoured in this years New Year Honours with a New Zealand Order of Merit, is well known at home for his skill at losing things. STORY KYLIE HALL “We have about 20 spades lying around the country‌he loses them or forgets who he’s lent them to, so buys another! He’s a real hard case when it comes to losing things,â€? giggles Dennis’s charming wife Yvonne. The pair met in Tamworth, Australia, en route to a music festival. “The first attraction was her smile,â€? recalls Dennis. Now married for 22 years, Yvonne fondly recalls some of those early days. “A Norfolk Island lady chased Den around the island in 1994 after a performance, as she desperately wanted his accordion. Reluctantly he sold it to her, then went straight out to the jewellers and presented me with an engagement ring! We still visit that lady every time we go to Norfolk.â€? A hands on man, Dennis enjoyed maths at school but aside from that, confesses that he really only went to school to eat his mates’ lunches. After a double stint in fifth form, he hit the tools and learnt to be a builder. “That’s one of the best things about being married to Dennis,â€? jokes Yvonne. “He’s a builder!â€? Dennis went on to run his own successful building company, until the demand for his voice led to a profitable music career. The third eldest of ten children, it’s his Dad who Dennis rates as his biggest inspiration in life. “He gave me the greatest gift anyone can give - wisdom. I learnt more from him than I did in all my years at school. Mum taught us all to be
loving and family orientated. She was our rock.� Family life was full on and fun with so many kids, and with his Dad working on sheep stations for Lands and Survey, the family moved often. Dennis loved helping on the farm and driving any piece of machinery he could get his hands on. “I was driving trucks and tractors on the road from the age of eight. I’ve got a license to drive everything except a plane!� Dennis has never had a singing or music lesson in his life and remembers being 20’ish when he sang for the first time at a Country Music Club. “A friend dragged me along to the club. I sang ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ and received an encore. I didn’t know any other country songs, so sang it again!� He estimates he now knows at least 300 country songs, so encores are now never a problem. Along with a fine velvet voice, the entertainer can play just about any instrument, including guitar, sax, harmonica and drums. With such a musical pedigree, no doubt there are plans for at least one of his eight grandchildren to pick up a tune or two. A dodgy ticker has been the only thing to slow him down, but after his latest whirl at open heart surgery (his third such operation), he’s still going strong. But if his dying day was here and there was only one last meal to indulge in, Dennis reckons it would
be a big plate of seafood, cooked by his lovely Yvonne, finished off with his late mother-in-law’s peanut brownie. The music isn’t stopping yet though. The New Year Honour topped off a fantastic 2019 which saw Dennis bestowed with a myriad of awards, including: The Variety Artists Club ‘Benny Award’, The Matariki Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry, the Kiwibank Local Hero award and the list goes on. He’s even had his face on a stamp! Dennis’ New Year accolade wasn’t solely for services to music. It also recognises his commitment to helping others through using his music to fundraise for good causes, a commitment which has benefited over thirty worthy organisations. Like the lyrics of one of his favourite songs, ‘How Great Thou Art’, let your soul continue sing and thank you for the music Dennis. May there be many encores to come.
A VALEDICTORY TO TOM KAVANAGH
He had the sun at his back
26 December 2019 recorded the death of long-time Waiuku resident Tom Kavanagh. Tom was born in County Carlow, Ireland in 1929. After his schooling he became a cadet in the Royal Air Force, Bomber Command and qualified as a pilot in Lancaster bombers at 18 years of age. The RAF was very short of flying crews at that time due to Australians, American and Kiwis returning home after leaving the Air Force at the end of WW2. Tom’s squadron did a lot of unusual work in many areas during the Cold War, eg Palestine and Germany. Completing his active service, Tom volunteered to go to Malaya to manage a large rubber estate which had been overrun by the Japanese during WW2. As a re-
sult of the war, the country was very destitute. All the bridges had been demolished, most of the main roads were in a very poor state and communications were almost non-existent. Communist guerrillas were very active at this time in Malaya and Tom was asked to assist the Area Supervisor and Controller of Defence Forces to secure the rubber estates. After working hard for five years, the company decided that Tom should take sabbatical leave and return to England for at least six months. Instead of heading back to England Tom decided to take a trip on the ship Southern Cross to New Zealand. On arrival, he applied for a short-term job with the Herd Improvement Association to assist with his travel costs. This work was going from farm to farm testing samples of milk for butter fat content and providing a record for both the farmer and the association. While working in the Patetonga area he met Helen Thomson who was a teacher there. Tom and Helen were married, and Tom then cancelled
Dennis, second from right, in the line-up for a for a singing tour to the Philippines. See if you can spot some other well-known.
his contract with the rubber company, and they settled into Helen’s hometown of Waiuku. Tom was manager of a Waiuku engineering and transport firm called Farm Service Motors, later established his own business consultancy in Waiuku and then was a management consultant for two Australian professional fundraising companies. During this time one of Tom’s projects was to raise funds for the ailing Te Aute College in Hawkes Bay. Due, in part, to his good management of the project Te Aute College was rejuvenated and it is still strong today. He played outdoor bowls, was a member and held most leadership roles in the Masonic Lodge, and Manchester Unity, was a Young Farmers debater, was a foundation member of Waiuku Jaycees, and was secretary of the Waiuku Racing Club. For almost two decades Tom was a member of the Lions Club of Waiuku. Tom is survived by his wife Helen, two sons, two daughters and four grandchildren. He was in his 91st year.
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As the vessel drifted nearer to the shore, her pounding on the soft sand banks caused the vessel to wrack and she developed a leak near her centreboard
The Reliance aground at Waitara Gap, on the west coast outside the Manukau Harbour. Her timber cargo is being unloaded to allow the scow to be refloated.
THE RELIANCE MYSTERY STORY BILL DEED
I guess the reason why I have a passion about this story is that I have the actual rudder off the vessel in my nautical collection. It is this rudder which influenced the grounding of this little ship. However, the story has several branches, and at least one peculiarity that I found while researching details of this hard-working ship.
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he Reliance was built at Omaha in the Rodney district by the same builder of the Jane Gifford, which some of you will know, held a special place in my heart for many years while she was rebuilt and sailed from Waiuku. The builder of both scows was the same — Davey Darroch probably the most famous scow builder in the world. The Reliance was launched in 1904 for the order placed by J. MacDermott and J. J. Parker of Auckland.
Scows, cargoes and decks Scows are a vessel which takes their design from the Dutch schouwe. They were designed with shallow draughts and were flat bottomed to allow the ship to sit upright on the beach when the tide went out to allow their cargoes to be loaded off the sand. Cargoes were generally sand or shell-sand, cattle and logs although the latter were generally loaded from a jetty because of the difficulty of loading such a cargo off the beach. Most of the 130 scows built in New Zealand carried their cargo on deck rather than in holds, and such was the case with the Reliance. Log scows generally carried a vertical boiler in the bows for supplying steam to operate a lifting winch to load the logs onto the ship’s deck. If deck room was at a premium, often the crew would “par buckle” logs to the side of the ship to increase the payload of the vessel.
Size and scale
Pictured far right: The Reliance was dismasted on the Manukau Bar in 1913 and then stranded near the Manukau Heads. Later she came free and drifted back into the harbour.
The Reliance which was 27.4 metres long, her breadth was 7.38 metres and her hull had a depth of 1.62 metres. Early in 1907 the Reliance was sold to the Onehunga Sawmilling Company Limited. On 26 July 1907, she left Onehunga and anchored inside the harbour awaiting a favourable wind for her journey south through the Manukau Heads to Kawhia with a full load of timber and bricks ultimately destined for the construction of
the new court house in that town. However, the timber was fated to have a very different destination and a different building resulting.
was used in the construction of the Cochrane homestead on Cochrane Road, and is still lived in today by Barry and Bev Cochrane.
Steering an accurate course
Huge storm approaches
After the Reliance had taken the bar, all was fine with the voyage south, until the vessel experienced a problem with the linkages on her rudder and she was unable to steer an accurate course. As the vessel drifted nearer to the shore, her pounding on the soft sand banks caused the vessel to wrack and she developed a leak near her centreboard. To save the Reliance the skipper ran her up the beach to a safe position at Waitara Gap on the west coast. The Auckland Star in their edition of 29 July 1907 reported that “the crew all landed dry-footed.” The timber cargo waas unloaded on the beach to lighten the vessel, and she was refloated on the next tide and proceeded back to the haven of the Manukau to evaluate and repair her damage. It is well-known locally, that the timber unloaded was milled and
However, this was not the only Manukau mishap for this little ship. Five and a half years later, on 27 January 1913, the Reliance was loaded with a sawn timber cargo at Onehunga. Proceeding on her voyage out of the harbour, she encountered a huge storm just as she started to take the Manukau bar. She came broadside and the heavy waves started crashing over the ship, which snapped off both masts and tore up the deck both fore and aft. All the ship’s tools were washed overboard, and it was impossible to cut away the wreckage. But what resulted was an extraordinary series of dramas before the ship was brought under control. The crew made an effort to anchor the ship, but one anchor was jammed within the mealy of the broken masts and the other failed to hold in the raging seas on its own.
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Drifting After the crew left her, she drifted onto the northern side of the Te Tau bank opposite Blockhouse Bay. She came off and floated near to South Head and stranded again close to the signal station. But amazingly she disappeared from that bank, only to be discovered eight miles further down the coast, where she went ashore again. (The irony was that with this stranding she was only 2.4 miles north of where she grounded in 1907).
Lying in Orua Bay But that was not her final resting point, because on 31 January 1913, she was found to have floated off again to be carried north and right into the harbour. This time she was found lying in Orua Bay, as if she was sheltering.
Towing punt for a while Salvors towed her to a safe place and she was laid on the beach; the disarray of her broken masts was still attached to her, but she was never to sail under her own power again. She was converted into a towing punt and disappeared from the shipping register between 1929 and 1934. You may think that this would be the end of the story of the Reliance, but another vessel of the same name came into my focus. Some of the details bear no resemblance to the story of “our” scow, other than the location which makes the saga mysterious.
Another Reliance? While researching the details about the ship, I looked up “Reliance” in the well-known Ingram
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and Wheatley book entitled New Zealand Shipwrecks. I thought I had found some conflicting information about the details of “our” vessel. Firstly, the book called the Reliance a ketch definitely not a schooner rigged scow. Secondly, she had been built in Huon in Tasmania, and thirdly, the date of her stranding was 1878. These details are so different to “our” scow that you could set the story aside and say it had no relevance. But the story goes a bit further and I quote again from the NZ Shipwreck book: “On 4 August 1878, the ketch, then under the command of Captain Thomas Swede, and owned by Stewart and Company of Wellington, stranded ten miles north of Waikato Heads, her crew landing safely. The casualty was due to stress of weather, a heavy gale prevailing at the time.” I started to think about the details — “. . .ten miles north of Waikato Heads”. Would that be about Waitara Gap near Pollok where “our” Reliance grounded? I have scaled it off a chart, and it is so close it seems very odd, but there appear to be no records within Awhitu or Waiuku to support the detail of this Reliance or its grounding. Is this another intriguing story of the Awhitu Peninsula that is still to be told? There was however another Reliance that used to ply the waters of the Manukau.
Yet another Reliance In 1917, there was a change in the traditional small ship services to the southern most port of the Manukau: Waiuku. The ship bearing that port’s name Waiuku had been withdrawn because it was uneconomic, partly nullified by the effects of World War One and the fall off of local services. Small launches started to fill the breach and several strongwilled operators vied the waters to achieve the ultimate service to small community wharves of the Awhitu Peninsula and Waiuku. One of those operators was Captain W. C. Wright whose nickname was “Cocky” and he was true to his nickname in Manukau Harbour operation competing heavily with his opposition operator on Manukau services Charlie White. Wright used his launch Reliance which was launched in 1918 to undertake this service. The Reliance was 10 metres long with a 2.4 metre beam. In the early 1920s again, passenger and freight cargoes diminished due to the introduction of the railway to Waiuku, some of these small launches including the Reliance were reduced to sand barging operations within the harbour. But in the end even this operation could not be sustained and “Cocky” Wright sold the Reliance to The New Plymouth Harbour Board for use as a pilot launch. Seven years later she was sold to become a pleasure launch to
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THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2020 1. Quinn Gardiner-Hall leads out the racewalk for a massive win and the record.
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2. Leah-Myah Davis kicks out in the nine year old girls’ long jump event and picks up a bronze pennant. 3. The keen kids from Waiuku Athletics Club celebrate their success at the 2020 North Island Colgate Games.
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ailed as the toughest test for young athletes, 2020 was the first time Liam Palmer (11) had competed at the Games. “I really liked competing against different people that I hadn’t seen run before,” says Liam. Whilst his favourite event is the 1500m as he likes to run longer distances, Liam says it was his 400m race at the Colgate Games he was most proud of. “I won my heat and ran a personal best of 69.87 seconds which was 11 seconds better than last time I ran it.” Local para athlete, Charli Gardiner-Hall (12), has competed in four Colgate Games. “I’ve met lots of really nice girls through athletics and we see each other at competitions and have lots of fun,” smiles Charli. Until now, Charli has competed with the able bodied athletes, as para categories haven’t been included. This year however, Colgate made the move to include para events for the first time. “It’s been so awesome!” says Charli. “Instead of just coming last all the time because my body is unable to move as fast or be as strong as the others, I now get recognised for my abilities as a para athlete.” Charli competed in shot put, discus, long jump, racewalking and the 1500m, setting new PBs in all and collecting a bundle of medals along the way. “The 1500m is
really challenging. It takes me a while to get my legs working properly again.” But it was the shot put gold that she treasures most, after beating her good friend and fellow para athlete Sionann for the first time to take the win. Charli’s brother Quinn Gardiner-Hall (13) was running hill sprints and racewalking along coastal paths while away for the summer holidays. “I was super lucky to have the support and skills of Commonwealth Games silver medallist Alana Barber who coached me towards my racewalking goal of winning the Colgate Games race,” says Quinn. Alana’s encouragement and Quinn’s dedication paid off, as he took the gold convincingly in the 1600m racewalk. The small but mighty Waiuku contingent came away with three gold medals, two silver medals, one gold pennant, one silver pennant and a bronze pennant. A fantastic result!
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Waiuku singers seek more voices Local ladies a capella group UkuPella welcomes new members
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following a busy 2019 performance season. The 14 member UkuPella chorus has been rehearsing together for two years. Musical Director Faye Meades says the group is a reasonable size, but she would prefer to see it grow. “A capella is a unique sound made only by voices with no instrumental accompaniment. The balance has to be right, so if one section has too
many or too few voices, that can throw the sound off.” The chorus is currently looking for a range of new voices. Faye says only 3% of the world are unable to match tone, and therefore can’t be taught to sing. “If you love singing but you’re not sure if you can do it, you might just be singing in the wrong range for your voice.” Faye encourages all
interested women who can commit to a weekly rehearsal and regular at-home practise to consider joining the group. “We work hard, but we have a lot of fun too. It’s really rewarding for me to see singers develop their range and grow more confident as they progress with the group.” For more information please call or text Tiffany on 021414584.
TWILIGHT BOWLS The Waiuku Bowling Club, 117 Queen Street has Twilight Bowls every Friday night commencing on Friday 31 January, for 6 weeks over the daylight savings period, starting at 5.45pm. All are welcome, whether you are a regular or casual player, or would like to try something new.The $5 playing fees includes the use of Club bowls if you require them. The only other item you need is some flat soled shoes [or you can play in bare feet]. Come and play in a relaxed friendly environment. BBQ sausages are available for purchase. Come along and enjoy.
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Teacher Sera Byrne said the subject came up at the centre following the eerie orange-yellow skies which occurred as a consequence of the fires. “The children came in the next day and asked me about it, so we had a discussion about the bushfires, and how some children have lost their homes and possessions. It was a natural progression from there to ask what we might be able to do to help.” The event included home baking provided by parents and was well attended by families, local business people and passersby. In total $1145 was raised from donations. Sera says the children were extremely proud of their
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WAIUKU RUGBY READIES FOR 2020 SEASON 2020 kicks off another season for Waiuku District Rugby Football Club. This year we will have 4 teams - Premiers, Premier Reserves, U21 and USS. Competition kicking off for Prems and Reserves on March 14th, U21 and USS at the end of March at this stage. All teams are playing at home
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