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Waiuku’s new town manager Vanessa Newman has accepted the position of Waiuku’s Town Manager, replacing Sharlene Druyven. Vanessa brings to the role her experience working for two business associations over nine years. Vanessa wanted to apply for the position as she had enjoyed working with current Town Manager Sharlene as Waiuku’s Assistant Town Manager from 2013-2019. “I was at the Waiuku Business & Development Association (WB&DA) and then became the Community Safety Coordinator for the Papakura Business Association in 2019. I worked there full-time for three years. “The position of Town Manager will be a new challenge for me and a little bit different from what I’m doing now. I’m looking forward to being back in a smaller community where I know people already and can get to know the new businesses that have opened. “Every business association has a business improvement district (BID) that they look after. I have a good idea about the Papakura BID as well as the Waiuku BID. Therefore, I can bring some of my experience with Papakura back to Waiuku. “I want to continue with the great work that Sharlene has done, such as encouraging people to shop local and
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but we can explore new ways to use technology alongside more traditional events Vanessa to encourage wanted to apply for engagement the position as she had between loenjoyed working with cals, visitors current Town Manager and the busiSharlene as Waiuku’s nesses. Assistant Town “I would like Manager from to explore other 2013-2019. ventures too, such as bringing back a craft market to the town centre.” Vanessa was originally brought up in Waiuku. After leaving in her youth and living and working in Auckland and overseas, she eventually settled in Pukekohe where she lived for 20 years. Recently Vanessa and husband Allan moved back to Waiuku with their teenage son. Their older daughter is currently living and studying in Auckland. “I like the fact that Waiuku is a close knit community. Allan has always been a keen volunteer in the past, helping set up for events, one year delivering a giant fiberglass cow for one of the Steel n Wheels events! small businesses in the town “For me coming back that are top notch. to my home town is really “I also want to contingreat. I think it’s going to ue facilitating engagement be lovely being back here between local businesses and working in these familiar the local community. Big surrounds.” events are quite challenging Vanessa starts in the new in the current environment, position in late July, 2022.
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Are local banks failing the community? Waiuku locals have been growing increasingly frustrated with availability of branch banking services over the last several years; branch banking availability was reducing even before covid lockdowns and restrictions caused closures and disruption to normal services. Anna McNaughton said she had a long wait on the phone to connect with ANZ Pukekohe when she needed assistance and the local branch was closed. “It took 45 minutes to get through to a live human being and set up an appointment, and they were unable to give an idea of when they might reopen in Waiuku, which is a thriving growing township.” West Franklin Breeze offered each of the local banks an opportunity to address this issue. ANZ apologised for any frustration caused by its amended branch hours. The Waiuku branch operates with branch staff available from 9am to 4.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Outside of these hours customers can be supported with online, email, ATMs, website, app or telephone banking. ASB has trialled different operating models across its branch network since March 2021 and found customers prefer consistency to certain days of the week. From 7 June, the Waiuku branch will open in the afternoons from 12.30 to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A Community Banking team meets with customers who need additional support and offers workshops to help upskill customers in the use of the bank’s digital services. Kiwibank operates out from PaperPlus on Bowen Street, and is unique as the only NZ bank to offer transactional banking through retailers. By the end of June, the Waiuku branch will offer iPads for online banking self-service options in the branch. In-person services are available six days a week from 9am to 4pm. BNZ did not respond to our request for a statement.
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One of the very real challenges since the creation of Auckland Council has been the ability to have local needs and local knowledge captured by staff who are primarily living and based for their work roles within the urban area of Auckland. This was identified as a risk when the forced change to the previous council structure occurred and has been a constant point the Franklin Local Board and our Councillors have battled to get addressed. Covid and the move to people working from home has resulted being unable or unwilling to get out to actually experience what they are being asked or told. It is no coincidence we have the best results when the staff involved either live and base themselves in our part of the world. They actually understand how things work the needs of the community and as such, seem to be a little more determined to try to get results for us collectively. It is no secret I am not a fan of the centralization of services and urban creep of decision making we have seen within Council. Similarly I am opposed to the ever increasing use of desk top modelling and use of online mapping systems to determine what is right in an area as opposed to actually getting out there to see how the dynamics of the situation work. The loss of really great locally based Council staff since 2010 has been in my view detrimental to Franklin. Many left because they were being told they needed to
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work in either the city centre or subregional “spokes” like Manukau and the thought of the travel on roads or substandard public transport was just too ugly to entice them to stay. What a huge loss. Not only does it fly in the face of the Council’s response to the challenges of climate change expecting people to travel when there is no viable alternative but removes a work force from smaller towns and as we have found means we have an organisation that does not reflect the communities for which they predominantly, work so hard for. Interestingly, as most of the commercial and retail world starts to get back to normal and are returning to work in their offices in the likes of the city centre, Council is continuing to encourage their staff to work from home. Meetings including those of the likes of local boards and the governing body are held online. At the same time council is encouraging others to get back into the city to breathe life into a terribly sick area devoid of workers and shoppers and where small businesses have shut up shop at considerable personal cost to so many. As a Local Board we had to really fight to get back to having face to face meetings albeit they are being held in Papakura due to the work on our new home. We seem to have become so introverted and happy to preach one thing to others but refuse to follow our own advice. My personal belief is we need to do things differently for a raft of reasons but that will be a discussion to be had at a different time.
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The money will enable a waterpipe, concourse and retaining wall to be renewed, and board chair Andy Baker says the work will be completed in time to ensure there are no repeats of the closures that leaks caused early this year, disrupting swimming for locals. “It’s not always ideal to divert financing from one project to another, but in this case the money will mean the pool can be repaired permanently, rather than in a temporary manner that might have meant more disruption in the future, not to mention costs.” He says the Whiteside Pool is a higher priority for the board, given its important role in the Waiuku community. “Fortunately, some of the work that is planned to upgrade Pukekohe’s town hall can be deferred for a short time and funded at a later date.” Whiteside Pool is an outdoor aquatic centre open during in the summer months that has a main pool, a toddlers’ pool and a ‘learn to swim’ pool. When they opened this summer, they started to use excessive amounts of water and two major leaks were found, causing the toddler and learn to swim pools to be closed, leaving only the main pool operating. The Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall work requires less renewal funding than first allocated because more time is needed to obtain seismic reports from engineers.
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Sharlene Druyven, who has been Waiuku Town Centre Manager for the past 11 years has decided to retire from the role in July. The last two years have given Sharlene pause to consider doing something new. Before taking on the role of town manager just over a decade ago, Sharlene was a full-time mum, a bread-merchandiser for New World and Super Value, and she also worked at Southern Podiatry, Waiuku. “Then I heard about the job as town manager and never looked back. When I started my job was originally meant to be part-time, but it quickly moved into a fulltime position,” she said. Sharlene said, “I think one of the main achievements would be the yearly events that we organised such as the Steel & Wheel and Blast to the Past events. Both started in 2012 and have been held yearly, though there were recent disruptions due to Covid. “I had an amazing committee behind me for the Steel & Wheel events, namely the local car enthusiasts and their partners. Then there are the Christmas parades. We’re pretty proud to hold a decent Christmas parade in Waiuku and I acknowledge the sponsorship from New Zealand Steel.” The WB&DA also create and run a number of initiatives like the voucher booklet, scavenger hunts and voucher giveaways to promote “shop local” and encourage the community to source their goods and services locally instead of taking their money out of the town. Sharlene believes her role as the town manager was to advocate for local busi-
nesses and also the wider community. “For example, when Auckland Council puts certain bylaws in place; we have to put submissions forward to reflect the community views and concerns. “Currently, Auckland Council is bringing in new ideas around parking, I have to remind them that we are a rural, coastal community without an intensive public transport system. This means we are more reliant on using our cars than say people in more central Auckland suburbs. “Change is happening but it’s about balancing progress with caring about community.” She continued by saying “also, we are trying to attract businesses to Waiuku, preferably businesses that will have good employment opportunities. It’s about supporting the Franklin economy, trying to live, work and play in our own space. “At the moment a lot of development is going ahead with the Fernleigh Industrial Estate and a housing development on Constable Road. This development is currently going through a private plan change process. This will add an extra 700+ houses and see around 2500 added to our current local population. The association understands growth is coming as people are seeing Waiuku as an attractive place to live, not only to get away from high house prices but also a lifestyle change; it’s about managing the growth and infrastructure requirements.”
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But what of the pandemic? “During Covid there was a lot of confusion about who could trade, how they could trade, who was essential and so on. Our job was to guide people through that process and help businesses survive by modifying their business processes and navigating government restrictions.” When asked why she decided to step down from her position, Sharlene said, “Covid made me take stock and reassess my life. I don’t want to get stale in this job. It’s time to hand over the reins to someone fresh and new; they can put their own spin on the position. “It wasn’t an easy decision though. I love this job and I Iove my town. My community have supported me all the way by coming to events and volunteering. We’re punching above our weight in Waiuku. “I’m excited though for the new person who will come into this role to support our amazing businesses and local community.”
Does Waiuku need bollards? Some small business owners in Waiuku are considering the installation of bollards outside their shops. Some already have them and have done for a number of years. The incidence of ram raids in Waiuku town is low.
The requirements are as follows: • The applicant will need to submit a written application, with full details of the incident and either include a police report or insurance claim/recommendation.
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• A detailed plan, drawing or picture of the bollards they are wanting to install, with specific details of the location they are wanting to place the bollards. • The landowner will be responsible for all costs associated with the installation, removal and ongoing maintenance, they must keep the bollards in a good and safe condition. • The applicant must undertake a proper footpath assessment to ensure the installation of bollards does not interfere or affect any underground utility services.
These roads could have high crash rates, are winding, hilly, unsealed, have no shoulder or do not have a centre median strip. Safe speeds on these roads help to protect everyone and could save the life of someone you know.
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Sharlene emphasised the need for business owners to support the WB&DA by becoming members or associate members. She also stressed the need for the local community to keep supporting local businesses. Before leaving, Sharlene is determined to support the ongoing development of tourism in the area. She will be presenting at an Auckland Council hearing that Waiuku and surrounds need to maintain and further develop the area as an ideal location for responsible self-contained ‘freedom’ campers’. “This brings revenue into the area; we need to be motorhome friendly.” Sharlene said she was considering running for the Franklin Local Board again, given that she’d already done two terms in that role, but apart from that she wasn’t sure. What is certain is Sharlene’s commitment to Waiuku’s business community and the wider community. She will be very much missed in this role.
• Any work undertaken on the footpath must obtain a Corridor Access Request (CAR) permit before digging commences. Details of this process is available on AT website: Corridor Access Requests (at.govt.nz)
Auckland Transport have fairly strict guidelines to installing bollards. AT generally does not install bollards outside businesses for building protection purposes, due to the high costs of ongoing maintenance at the expense of the public. However, where a site has experienced ram-raiding or repeated vehicle accidents, AT will consider the installation of bollards near the front of their building at the landowner’s expense.
• The landowner must also obtain and fully comply with any statutory consent requirements, such as building and/or resource consent – which may be required from Auckland Council. • Auckland Transport reserves the right to withdraw its authorisation if it has determined the footpath site is required for future redevelopment projects. Should this eventuate, the property owner will be given a thirty-day (30 day) notification period to allow for the bollard/s to be removed.
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Life imitates art, right? This is certainly true for Waiuku’s Backstage Theatre where, post lockdowns, activities are thriving and rehearsals are well underway for their latest production “The Revival”. The theatre is, well, enjoying a revival. As in life, drama seldom is confined to the stage. A very sad time in the theatre community’s recent history has been the motivation for some reflection and renewal. Not only is a play shortly opening but there have been renovations and improvements to the interior of the building
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in readiness for the resurgence of shows. One area in particular has had a major upgrade, and that is the Green Room. That is to say, formerly the Green Room. Two and a half years ago the theatre ‘family’ and the wider community lost a treasured young member in a tragic accident. Ruby-Jean had virtually grown up in the theatre, and was a constant and delightful energy on the stage. She was talented, bright, beautiful and bubbly, and her loss was a devastating blow to everyone who loved her... and everyone loved her. It seemed only natural then that when a new kitchen, make-up benches and wardrobe spaces were brought into the Green Room, that Ruby-Jean should be honoured in a permanent way . . . that room is now called the Ruby Room. The experienced and talented cast of The Revival are able to prepare for their entrances and exits via the Ruby Room. In the opening sequence the play actors are rehears-
ing another play... a ghost play. Personality clashes and group dynamics between the characters charge a funny and provocative first scene and the audience is set up for the play-within-a-play scenario. The ghost play appears to have an energy of it’s own, and the players are caught up in a twist of dark arts and confusion; who can be trusted and who is creating this evil presence? There’s nothing very sinister to worry about though; the play(s) give hilarious one-liners, and no doubt the cast will still be chuckling after each performance as they unwind in a precious space, The Ruby Room. The theatre committee and club members have been given extraordinary help from supporters, and wish to thank: St Andrews Centre (Waiuku and Districts Combined Churches), Darren Engelbrecht of Naturally Wood by Design, Neal Latto, Grant Keen, Jackie and Mark Martel and all committee and members that have taken time.
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On 4 April 2022, vaccine mandates, vaccine pass use and QR code scanning were rolled back. This news meant those in the hospitality industry who chose to become vaccine only businesses were able welcome back customers they would have previously had to have turned away. The Kentish Hotel Waiuku, is one such establishment. Owner-manager James Prasad is glad to be able to finally open his doors to all their customers. When James and his co-manager, wife Arti purchased the hotel in November 2020, they thought the worst of the lockdowns were behind them and looked forward to making a go of the new venture. James had already been running the Super Liquor store beside the Kentish Hotel for a number of years. During that time they had seen the pub change hands several times so when business came up for sale again the couple decided to purchase it. James and Arti moved to Waiuku from Hillsborough when they initially took on the liquor store. Fiji-born James had a background in civil engineering and Arti was working in a health-related job. The couple and their four children currently live in the Waiuku area. James said that the subsequent
lockdowns and restrictions had initially been a difficult time for them as they were not eligible for any government subsidies. “We had a lot of cancellations; events of 30-40 people sometimes would be put off. It was tough. Cancelling events also meant having to cancel musicians. There was a definite knock-on effect. “However, we made the most of the non-lockdown times and during the periods when we couldn’t open up, we were lucky, in that our landlord was very generous. Eventually we were able to get the Covid relief subsidies, once we’d had the business for six months, and that helped as well. “Also, when the pub couldn’t be opened we got the staff to redecorate the inside the building. This was good for staff morale. We had to take down all the 2000+ photos and then put them back, after giving the walls a fresh paint job for our customers when they returned. When we put the historical photographs back, we reorganised them into a more logical flow. “For example, now we have the memorial wall placed in a quieter spot for people to go and contemplate those regulars who have passed on. Photographs of the history of the Kentish Hotel are now displayed in a way that clearly shows how the hotel has
changed over the years. “We will continue to make the Kentish Hotel a place for our locals to be proud of.” With the introduction of mandates, James said, “We had to survive, so we became a vaccine pass establishment, but this did separate people. We had to turn some people away and there were others who only wanted to come here if we were using passes; it was a very difficult situation. “On top of the restrictions, there have also been increases in the minimum wage rate, electricity, water costs, and supply chain issues. These are all ongoing challenges for retail.” James said there had been an increase in the number of customers coming into the hotel since the roll-back in April and he hopes more come back now that restrictions are lifted. Summing up the experience of the last year and a half, James said, “I would like to thank those locals and regulars who came in to support the business in whatever way they could during the last year or so.” The Kentish is now open to all and James and Arti are looking forward to the restaurant customers trying out the new winter menu, which will be introduced in June, and also their Sunday roasts currently on offer.
Is debt recovery your worst nightmare? STORY CHÉNEY McGLYN
Do you own your own business? Are you too busy working in that business to chase bad debts? Please read on as this may be your answer. Chéney McGlynn has been in business for over four years, but her team has more than 20 years’ experience in the debt recovery industry. She also owns Desktop Investigations which specialises in skip tracing (finding those who have skipped on debt), and she has over 20 years of investigative experience, starting with the Police and as a lawyer, having worked for the Serious Fraud Office. Chéney also created Desktop Trace, an online tracing tool to assist those trying to locate persons. Desktop Management offers full debt collection services, skip tracing, field visits/door knocks, and process serving of documents. They are a professional debt collection company that is local and who can assist with everything associated with the recovery of debt, and in some cases, the collection of the debt will not cost you a cent. Chéney and her family fell in love with the Awhitu Peninsula and purchased a bach six and a half years ago. They found it increasingly hard to drive back to city life after amazing weekends, so moved there permanently over four years ago. The family is involved with the local school and have found a great inclusive community. Chéney is currently training for an ultra-marathon in October.
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Lions install AED boxes in Waiuku
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Waiuku has 15 AEDs listed while the wider West Franklin area has 22 AEDs listed.
That is a bit of a shock isn’t it? Well, a bit of a shock can also change that survival rate. Early defibrillation (restoring normal heart rhythm), with CPR, is the only way to restore the victim’s heart rhythm and without CPR or defibrillation every minute that passes the chance of survival decreases by 10%. That is where Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) come in. They can make the difference between life and death, but do you know where they are in your community? AEDLocations.co.nz was established to allow instant access to all locations anywhere in NZ. Check it out! Waiuku has 15 AEDs listed while the wider West Franklin area has 22 AEDs listed. BUT only five of these units (22%) located at Aka Aka, Mauku, Sandspit Schools, Waiuku Z Station, and Waiuku Town Centre, are available to the public 24 x 7. This situation made Waiuku Lions Club members think, clearly many cardiac incidents occur during exercise or at home, at all hours of day and night, so what could be done to increase 24 x 7 availability of AEDs across Waiuku? The answer was obvious, work with local clubs and business owners and relocate some of the existing AEDs cur-
rently inside premises to external locations in waterproof alarmed lockboxes linked up to the St John and 111 call system. The Waiuku Lions Club is using its funds to cover the costs of the secure external housings and of the mounting of them in visible locations. The community gains an increased number of AEDs overall; their distribution and spread across town to provide a reasonable “circle of coverage” thus reducing travel distances and time. Huge thanks goes to Knight & Dickey Ltd, Waiuku Rugby Club and PJ Maintenance Ltd for working with Waiuku Lions to make the community focused project a possibility. This is how the AEDs work in an emergency situation. If you witness a collapse, you ring 111 as you arrive at the lockbox, the emergency operator gives you the access code and double checks to ensure Emergency Services are arranged. When powered up the AED unit gives you clear verbal instructions, and once connected the patient’s condition is monitored and if necessary defibrillation starts and
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From dog collar to dog collar
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When Rev. Bruce Howat wrote his Eventually Cara had become old, non-fiction book From Dog Collar to riddled with arthritis and Bruce had Dog Collar, he didn’t imagine it would been given a replacement dog Wal, to become a finalist in the 2021 Ngaio train up. “He was going to be a topMarsh Awards, a New Zealand-based notch dog,” explained Bruce. “Howevent that originated in 2010 to celeever, before I could start working with brate excellence in New Zealand crime, Wal, there was an incident in Hamilmystery and thriller writing. The Awards ton when I was with Cara, and I was have evolved since then to include new stabbed multiple times. I nearly bled to categories, Best First Novel in 2016, Best death and ended up in ICU. Non-Fiction in 2017, and recently a Kids “While I was in hospital the police and Young Adult category. came and collected Wal and I never After suffering a serious injury which saw him again. To this ended his career in the New Zealand day I don’t know what Police, Bruce had to reinvent his life. happened to him. It was Bruce’s book depicts his journey from a heart-breaking. local minister’s son through to a police “I had a few weeks dog handler through to becoming a in hospital then went Presbyterian minister. home and in those days “My father was a minister so I grew we were only allowed a up in the church and I felt God was certain number of sick calling me into ministry from quite days so eventually I was early on. However, I ended up jointold I had to come back ing the police in 1972. This year would into work. It was probably have been my 50th anniversary in the too soon. The crunch came when I was pursuing a burforces.” glar in Morrinsville. I became Getting into the New Zealand Police (NZP) was easy from a physical fitness a gibbering wreck, shaking like a leaf. I just couldn’t do it standpoint as Bruce had been working as a labourer and was extremely anymore and was medically discharged. fit. However, he grappled with the I’d lost my dog Wal, was suffering from academic side, describing himself as PTSD and on top of that my wife also someone who “really struggled with left me.” school – my academic self-confidence Despite this set of events, Bruce was underground.” didn’t give up and eventually started Nonetheless, Bruce persevered and studying a Bachelor’s degree in Psywas eventually posted to Wellington chology and History at Waikato UniverCentral. He described his desire to be sity. It was there that Bruce met second an active police officer on the beat wife Suraya Dewing. Before marrying and eventually decided he wanted to though, they went through a long disbecome a dog handler after meeting tance relationship after Bruce decided with then well-known dog handler Des to transfer his studies to Otago to train McGibbon. “Des was a fantastic dog as a minister. Meanwhile, Suraya went handler. When I saw him work with his to Auckland University, after completdog Thor, I was mesmerised.” ing a BA in English Literature at Despite deciding that dog Waikato, to complete a Dihandling was his calling, ploma in Broadcasting and the actual process of beCommunication. “I would have coming one was a dif“The decision to never imagined my ficult procedure. After become a minister was being transferred to encouraged by the book would become Hamilton with his first elders in the church I a finalist in the wife, Bruce continued was attending while 2021 Ngaio Moush working as a street in my second year at Awards.” cop. While in that job he Waikato. I was at Otago would introduce himself for three more years. to the other dog handlers, When I told Suraya of my go to training days and show his decision, I thought she wouldn’t enthusiasm for the role. want anything to do with me after that. After two years, Bruce did get into I proposed to her before I went down the dog handling programme and went south and she said yes. back to Trentham for training. It was “During my religious training, I was there that he met Cara, a female dog. sent as a trainee minister to Napier. I He instantly decided he wanted to be was the first divorced man they’d acpaired with her, and the dog was to cepted for ministry training and Suraya become his constant companion for the and I both had children from our previremainder of his policing career. ous marriages.” The training continued after Bruce Eventually by 1989, Bruce qualified and Cara returned to Hamilton to do with a BA in Russian history and a ‘man work’. “There were no gender BTheo in church history, and the newly neutral terms back then,” he explained. blended family were posted at St Marks “Eventually I became a full-time police in Palmerston North where they stayed dog handler in the Hamilton area until for four years. But that’s not where the being medically retired in 1985. story ends. “We had a very successful career. “In the late 1990s I decided to study There were continual tests to ensure for a Masters of Management with an the dog was performing at an acceptendorsement in Human Resources at able level. If you scored below a certain Massey University and after that my number of points, you got the dog career went in another direction. I taken off you. There were also annual ended up at Unitec where I was tasked police dog trials and we did well in that with writing a degree programme in too, though I never realised my dream international communication, which to win the Nationals.” is still there to this day. I also set up a
commercial consultancy while lecturing. This led to me going out into commercial work as a chief executive.” Then Bruce decided to write a book. “The inspiration came when I took my father’s funeral. For a funeral to be good, you should know about the person who died and in researching details of my father’s life, I realised that my kids did not really know anything about my own life, so I wrote From Dog Collar to Dog Collar. My goal was to explain who I was and why I went from the police into the ministry; but it was never with the view that it’d be published. “I happened to be at Suraya’s book launch for her novel, Bend with the Wind, and the publisher’s rep was there. She said she’d like to publish something about me being in the police so when I did end up writing the manuscript, Suraya’s publisher also published my book in 2021, put it up for the Ngaio Marsh Awards.” Bruce and Suraya now live in Waiuku and Bruce is currently a minister for the Methodist Church in Pukekohe. He’s now writing his second book, hopefully to be finished sometime this year. Bruce’s story is inspirational. From a rural church minister’s son with serious confidence issues through to a top notch dog handler to a Presbyterian minister, his story is sure to inspire its readers to not let perceived weaknesses hold them back and to never give up. But what happened to Cara? According to Bruce, she was eventually put to sleep at ten years of age after her organs started shutting down. Bruce was studying in the Waikato at the time. “I raced to the vets to be there before she died; we’d been through so much together. She died very peacefully in my arms with her beautiful brown eyes looking at me, as if to say farewell. I took her home and buried her.” Bruce recounted how his local minister at the time refused to say any words at Cara’s funeral, as he disagreed with conducting funerals for dogs. As a consequence, Bruce does hold funerals for dogs as, in his words, “a funeral is to provide comfort for the living”. From Dog Collar to Dog Collar can be accessed as an electronic copy from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ Dog-Collar-ebook/dp/B08CT2MFH2. Hard copies are available at bruce@thethinkingcompany.co.nz.
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Pukeoware students model mediation programme
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Students at Pukeoware School have been part of a successful peer-to-peer mediation programme for several years, and were recently invited to take part in revamping the training videos used for the project. The Cool Schools Peer Mediation programme, facilitated by The Peace Foundation, has been offered to primary and intermediate students as a whole schoolwide approach to dealing with conflict, as well as offering opportunities to apply positive behaviours, reduce aggression and bullying and empower students to co-create a friendly, respectful and safe school environment. Deputy Principal and Peer Mediation coordinator Dianna Cotter said the programme teaches valuable lifelong skills and empowers students to solve their own playground issues. “The students involved feel great that they’re contributing to a positive school culture.” Dianna said at one point the students felt a little under-employed when conflicts in the playground reduced,
so they derived their own ‘Play Buddies’ roster to model positive play to younger students. “They feel pride in belonging to a team, serving others, and coming up with their own initiatives at their weekly lunchtime meeting.” The Peace Foundation’s revamped Peer Mediator training videos will be used by member schools throughout New Zealand to help train students to mediate in order to resolve peer conflict situations. The Pukeoware film project students had worked hard to get ready for two days of filming by CORE Education’s Digital Media Team at the end of May. “Having a professional film crew come up from Wellington is definitely exciting for the students involved, and we can’t wait to see the finished results,” said Dianna. “It feels great to be making a resource that will help students “The students around New Zealand involved feel learn important great that they’re mediation skills.”
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NZCU Steelsands has recently established a new office at 64 Queen Street, Waiuku, expanding its Glenbrook Steel Mill-based operation to open up to the wider community and offer full-time banking services Monday to Friday. General Manager Casey Parker said the credit union has served the members of the wider Franklin district for over 40 years, initially providing a banking alternative to contractors and NZ Steel employees, and growing over the past 15 years to incorporate other credit unions, eventually offering its services to the public. “NZCU Steelsands is a proud credit union and not a registered bank; wholly New Zealand owned, not-forprofit financial cooperative owned by its members.” The Waiuku branch office is open five days a week from 9am until 3pm and offers a full suite of banking products, including savings and transactional accounts with 24/7 access via debit and credit cards, internet banking and mobile app, personal loans, home loans and term deposits. Products such as KiwiSaver and insurance are also offered in partnership with other trusted NZ providers. Casey encouraged West Franklin locals to join NZCU Steelsands. “We are proud to live by the philosophy of People Helping People.” Until June 30 any new joiners will receive zero fees on their account for the first 12 months.
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Rose pruning demonstration
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Waiuku market a success An all-inclusive outdoor market has been held three times at Dellrian Gardens on Butchers Bridge Road, drawing thousands of visitors from the local community and further afield.
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The Market, run by the local branch of anti-mandate group, Voices for Freedom, was conceived during ‘red traffic light’ restrictions, when vaccine passes were required for entry to a majority of places, including retail and hospitality venues. A spokesperson for the group said the intention behind holding an all-inclusive outdoor market was to provide a space for people who were otherwise disadvantaged by the rules to meet. It gave an opportunity for those whose livelihoods were affected by vaccine mandates to sell their products or services to a willing audience, and to connect the community. “We knew there was a great appetite for a market in the Waiuku community, and we identified an opportunity to support thousands of our members across the Auckland and Waikato regions by creating a space where they could meet, eat, shop and relax within the restrictive framework.” Bridell and Brian Clark of Dellrian Gardens had always been keen for their stunning venue to be used as a market space, and were supportive of the group’s all-inclusive direction. The spokesperson said, “It started as an antidote to what we saw as some incredibly divisive
Membership includes a range of publications and regular newsletters, exclusive discounts and specials, garden visits, expert talks, rose advice and the ability to connect with like-minded others. The annual Franklin Rose Society Rose Show, run in conjunction with November’s Flora Fest when restrictions allow, is a delightful experience showcasing hundreds of entries from local rose gardeners across a wide range of categories. This year’s rose pruning event is to be held at Dellrian Gardens on Sunday 19 June from 1.30pm. Please email franklinrosesociety@ gmail.com to indicate your interest in attending.
pseudo-medical social policy, and over three markets has created a huge buzz in the general community as well. People comment on the relaxed, friendly vibe, our stallholders are rapt, and the question ‘when is the next one?’ is asked over and over.”
So, when is the next one? The Market will be taking a short, well-earned break over the next few months, with possible plans for pop-up indoor winter markets before a return to Dellrian Gardens in the spring. Keep updated at The Market’s Facebook page @themarketforeveryone
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“During my time in London, I got to know a lot of famous people really. For example, I met the Duchess of Kent one day. Also, I almost knocked a flower pot onto Princess Margaret’s foot at the Chelsea Flower Show. Luckily I caught it.” Then in 1973 the family moved to Wales, after Allan transferred to Cardiff Airport. “I loved Wales. If there was a social gathering or party, everyone would sing; it was incredible. It was a community, which we liked. We were in Wales for five years.” During her time in Wales, Adrianne was a columnist on the popular Welsh paper, the Glarmorgan Gazette, which is still operational today. “You got to know what was going on in the local community and it was a great way to get to know the local people; the trick was to get your point across succinctly and tell the story in the right order to engage the reader. Some of the stories were amazing.” The family then moved to Bahrain for three years after Allan was offered a job working for Gulf Air. “We thought it would be fun to try something new.” “My husband got on quite well with the Emir (ruler) at the time. He would often have a cup of tea with him at the beach. “Driving was very interesting. If you were deemed a problem you could be driven off the road. You had to get used to driving on the other side of the road, and quickly.” When the family first moved to Bahrain they lived in a compound mainly with other ex-pats but eventually moved closer to a local village where Adrianne was able to mix with the local women. Adrianne recounted how if they got invited anywhere, or invited anyone over, they couldn’t eat until everyone had finished talking. “It was a very different life in some ways. Our daughters didn’t know why they couldn’t play with the local boys - it was sometimes a bit tough. But they got on and they picked up Arabic much better than I did. Allan and the children did that well.
“After that we came to New Zealand and settled in Howick. Part of the reason we moved to New Zealand was I wanted the children to have a less competitive life.” When back in New Zealand, Allan set up a computer business, which according to Adrianne “wasn’t easy as it was just the start of computers being in New Zealand, but we managed to buy a house and I worked as a temp typist.” Adrianne later became interested in genealogy and has written biographies of both her parents and family histories of the various ancestral lines. “My father, Nelson Isaac FRCA, designed the Bledisloe Cup and was a member of the Royal Academy in London, where he trained. “My mother was Gwen Peacock and she was New Zealand’s first woman stunt pilot, flying Gypsy Moths, between 1931-1938. When Jean Batten flew into New Zealand from the United Kingdom my mother flew out with a couple of other women pilots and escorted her in.” However, the story does not stop there. Adrianne discovered in her genealogy study that she is a direct descendant of King Robert the Bruce. “He’s my 21 times great grandfather.” Adrianne and Allan, who are both experiencing various serious health issues, are selling up and moving away from Waiuku after 30 years. They have enjoyed their time being part of the local community; at one point Allan even became President of the Waiuku Rotary Club. “It’s been lovely. We love the fact it’s a community; it’s small and that is what we think works.” Adrianne’s advice to younger people today, is to “take every opportunity that presents itself to you because you’ve only got one life.”
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AT Parking Strategy
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There has been much talk about AT taking away all carparks in Waiuku. Waiuku sits in tier one which is the lowest tier. There is not sufficient public transport to be high priority at this point. “Although Waiuku is not top priority at this stage I do hope you read the plan and submit via “Auckland Have your Say” It won’t take a minute and is so important. The WB&DA will be submitting to ensure AT understand the needs of our community especially from a rural aspect,” said Town Manager Sharlene Druyven. AT’s thinking on the Draft Parking Strategy A key piece of feedback during the development of this draft strategy is that our approach to parking cannot be the same across Auckland because transport options vary from place-to-place. Consequently, the approach in the draft Parking Strategy reflects the transport and land use characteristics of each location. This is a more equitable approach
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HARPER BROTHERS’ MEMORIAL SATURDAY 9 JULY 2022 AT POLLOK HALL - 2PM A much delayed “after match function” to celebrate the lives of Jack and Mick Harper. All welcome. For more information please contact Julie on 027 335 7053.
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to parking management and will ensure that parking interventions are appropriate for the local context. For example, in areas with better access to public transport and denser land use activities we propose managing parking proactively and in a way that prioritises and encourages travel by modes other than car. ‘Proactively’ means we will start working with local boards and their communities to develop parking management plans that align with this strategy. These plans will be developed and implemented over the next ten years. In areas with less access to public transport and less dense land use activities we propose to manage parking responsively. ‘Responsively’ means that generally we will act when parking issues arise, such as high demand or safety issues, or when the transport and land use characteristics of the area change. In those situations, we will determine the most appropriate parking management response.
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Lifestyle
Managing groundwater Storage and Reticulation
STORY DAVID BLACK
as possible. This is the water which can If you acquired your block from a farm, be treated and used for drinking, or in the chances are it will include waterways troughs and pumped (if gravity is not and in many cases carrying water from available) around the property because the highest boundary and discharging it it is generally clean. to the lowest. The farmer will have called Water which arrives in the form of these waterways drains, and every year drains may not be so clean, and alor two ruthlessly clean them out to enthough it can be usefully used for irrisure that the run-off from pasture gation or stock water it may conwas sent off to somewhere else. tain solids, particularly leaves It was the tradition, Water on the which may make it difficult to although modern farmlifestyle block is pump, although not imposing practice and, for that your friend and your sible. It’s generally better matter, increasing numally and so is gravity. not to pump groundwater bers of modern farmers Getting the two to into tanks as the resulting are rapidly catching up work together is accumulation of sediment will with better ways to look the solution cause blockages and require after groundwater. frequent pump, filter and tank Water runs propelled by cleaning. gravity, and will always find the A substantial waterway, which to lowest point, no matter how convoluted the farmer may have been just a drain the path is. The skill for the lifestyle can become a stream or a river in the farmer is to learn to use that to their lifestyle block. Whatever the land use advantage every available way. becomes it’s both good practice and Water which arrives as rain on the highly rewarding to provide riparian roof should be regarded as precious and planting along the banks. stored in a tank with its outlet as high
From a drain to a bubbling brook
A farm drain is likely to have straight sides so the drain cleaner could get close to it for regular maintenance. That might not be the best way to preserve a stream, although it can make an attractive “brook” but it will need maintenance. If the banks can be sloped back (called battering or benching) they can be planted with suitably robust vegetation preferably native to the area. Look around, and you will soon see what does well in the area. Flax is very commonly used, it is fast-growing, robust, and self-replicating. Once it is growing you can divide the plants and don’t have to buy any more. Manuka and kanuka do well, as so the native pine species which like wet feet such as kahikatea. You will find plenty of good advice on this from local nurseries. Once battering or benching and riparian planting is established the banks of the stream will stabilise and all that is required is regular removal of unwanted intruders, such as gorse which is not too difficult if you keep on top of it.
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Mentor and student share love of the soil STORY TIFFANY BROWN
Waiuku’s Dellrian Gardens is home to the Clark family, acres of ornamental gardens and orchards, wholesale flower growing fields, garden tours, a local market, and now a young gardening apprentice who is making waves in the local botanical community.
Green-thumbed, 14, and super keen
Jayden Miller’s love for gardening was clear from the time he started walking, following his mum Claire into her beloved garden with his bucket and spade, ready to get to work. Jayden has tended the Miller family garden in Puni ever since. The fourteen year-old has reached a level of gardening knowledge and experience many mature gardeners never attain; he experiments with different varieties, has an insatiable thirst for botanical knowledge, and has even tried his hand at grafting. Homeschooled Jayden said the passion for gardening started with Claire. “Mum always wanted me to be self-sustainable, and to be able to look after my own family.” As his knowledge grows, so does Jayden’s expanding 12 metre garden. “Mum and Dad are trying to calm it down,” he laughs, “but I always find somewhere to plant a plant!” During a homeschool trip to Dellrian Gardens, Jayden chatted enthusiastically about doing his own gardens to owner, florist and fellow passionate gardener Bridell Clark. Over lunch, Jayden took the plunge and asked Bridell if he could help her out at the wholesale floristry operation and venue. Claire capitulated, as long as it didn’t interfere with Jayden’s other schoolwork, and an arrangement was made for Jayden to spend time each week learning more about his passion from Bridell. “I’d been wanting an apprentice,” said Bridell. “I don’t want to hire a full time worker, but having someone to help out a bit just lowers the pressure.” When Bridell collected Jayden for their first session together, an inspection of his own garden confirmed her gut instinct. “His garden was amazing. The knowledge he had was enough for me.” Jayden now receives work
Bridell and Jayden at work in the flower farm
experience once a week and a paid day when he helps with germinating seeds and other tasks that can easily pile up. “It’s been super helpful,” said Bridell, “and it’s highlighted areas we can head towards which are more in Jayden’s interests, like veggie gardens and trees.” Jayden said none of his peers are interested in gardening, it’s great to be able to spend time with others of the same mindset. His career path is likely to continue on a green trajectory, with his sights set on horticulture, permaculture, or landscape design, or animals. I always wanted to be a vet, or a zoologist.” A future in the natural world is looking bright for young Jayden, who said he never thought he would get an opportunity like the one Bridell has given him. “From speaking up that day, it’s given me the confidence to speak up more,” he said. “Bridell has taught me so much. Her expertise is so awesome. This has been the best experience I could have ever asked for.”
to develop the property into a venue. On taking up residence, she grew her own flowers to pick and sell at the gate. “The flower growing operation came from not being able to get enough useable stems to sell.” Skip ahead nearly a decade, the Clark family has welcomed a daughter, Elva. Bridell’s father Wiremu, and stepmother Mindy, now live on site. Dellrian (an amalgamation of Brian and Bridell’s names) now supplies wholesale flowers and foliage to local and North Island florists, including dahlias, zinnias, celosia, scabious, phlox, stock, ranunculus, snapdragon and tulips. As passionate about sharing as she is about growing her garden, Bridell’s key tips for other gardeners include paying attention to the health of the soil and the correct placement of plants. “You need good soil, compost, worms, and plants that help and pollinate each other. Then, you need to put the right plant in the right place. Find out each plant’s country of origin and try to mimic those conditions in your own garden. Knowing where a plant would thrive in the wild is helpful in figuring out how to keep it happy in your home.” Bridell noted our soil is on the acidic side, and knowing a plant’s natural preferred soil PH, the water and drainage requirements, sunlight, temperature and humidity can help ensure you get the best out of your plants. Gardens can also improve our mental health, something Bridell loves about the discipline. Tending a garden does many of the things recommended to improve mental health, such as being in the fresh air and sunshine of nature, working on a project with a purpose, planning and looking forward to tangible results each season. Inspired by both her parents’ love of nature and particularly her mother’s flower garden, Bridell’s childhood was full of the fascination of creatures and plants. “It was always my first dream and idea to create a place that would totally capture the imagination and take you away from the realities of life, inspiring what I saw when I was younger. I’ve always tried to create that, and share it with others. Gardening is so much better when it’s shared.” Jayden tending seedlings in the tunnel house
Bridell’s distant dream comes true
Bridell and her husband, electrician Brian Clark, bought their property on Butchers Bridge Road in October 2013, shortly before their son Odin was born. Bridell said she fell in love with pictures of the house before seeing it in person. The couple were looking for land on Auckland’s fringes when the Waiuku property caught their attention. Both had family in the area, but it was the house and grounds which sealed the deal. “You could see the potential. It was really charming,” said Bridell. On their first visit, they saw sheep with newborn lambs under a willow tree in the meadow, and the couple walked the entire boundary. “Every part of it felt really nice.” Other potential purchasers may have been scared by the amount of work involved in the upkeep and development of the site, but for the Clarks, there was no looking back. Bridell, who trained as a florist and had worked as a dog trainer and vet nurse, said it was a ‘distant dream’
St. Andrew’s Opportunity Shop SEEKING FULL TIME ASSISTANT MANAGER The Waiuku & District Combined Churches are seeking an Assistant Manager to continue the successful growth and running of St Andrew’s Opportunity Shop. The successful applicant will preferably have retail experience or other relevant skills, be a “people” person with both customers and volunteers. An understanding of, and support for, the culture of the governing body is essential.
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