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The Post asked the question last week, “Are supermarkets unfairly getting a ‘bad rap’ over incorrect pricing errors? The responses we received seem to be highlighting rather a serious case of shopper manipulation rather than just human error in a large number of the responses.

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The price we seem to be paying for living in a fast paced world full of con-veniences, is loss of control over our wallets. We are being overcharged or paying too much for products be-cause we are just too busy to realise it.

Some shoppers appear to be get-

ting a raw deal by being manipulated into special offers, hot price stickers, flyers and discounts that they don’t get at the checkout.

Some shoppers are calling for an investigation into both Foodstuffs and Progressive for what appears to be the blatant lack of pricing integri-ty shown within their stores.

New World’s price policy seems to be just one that will refund you dif-ference if you point out the mistake.

Countdown has a “it’s for FREE” if we get it wrong policy.

“If a product is charged at a high-er price than stated on the current shelf ticket/label and the transaction has been completed the following will apply: - Single Product: A refund for the product plus the product is free

of charge. (Customer keeps product).Sadly this was not the case last

Saturday evening when someone bought a Hot Price deal and was overcharged by $20. Countdown of-fered to refund the difference only.

To make matters worse Countdown had a HOT PRICE sticker displayed which expired on January 4, 2016, and since then have been charging $99 in-stead. Chris Fisher , General Manag-er of Merchandise, says:

“At Countdown, we have robust processes and procedures in place to ensure that all pricing information in our 183 stores is correct. We process 2.7 million transactions each week and from time to time, mistakes can be made. When mistakes do occur, we have policies in place that serve to rectify these with our customers.

We will be looking into this partic-ular case and reiterating our policy around refunds for pricing errors to all of our team and working to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”

Are Foodstuffs and Progressive missing the point, what about all of the shoppers who have not picked up on these errors?

In 2015 both Foodstuffs, owners of New World, Pak‘n Save and Progres-sive Enterprises owners of Count-down and SuperValue posted prof-its of over $300 million.

Clearly owning a supermarkets in NZ is extremely profitable and one wonders how much of that profit is due to the lack of correct pricing in-tegrity practises.

How long it will be before a full investigation will be called for? Your thoughts? Send me an email: [email protected]

For our readers feedback on this is-sue, please see page 7.

Shopper manipulation

I S it too much of a stretch to think that some supermarkets may be deliberately manipulating shoppers with incorrect prices and calling it human error?

Gaye Dickey has gone above and beyond expectations of her role as a volunteer at the Waiuku Police Station, and just last week, was recognised for her efforts.

When your decision to buy a product is based on a

special price offer and you pay more.

OR when the price you see on the shelf or in the flyer is not the price you pay at

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‘Shopper Manipulation?’

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Emma’s DeskA note from

I think I am having a quarter life crisis. This week sees the final countdown to my 25th birthday, and I am dreading it.

Isn’t it funny how you are in such a rush to grow up? I couldn’t wait to be 13, as I would be a teenager. Then the time it took for me to reach 15 seemed to drag its heels, as all I wanted was to get my driver’s licence. When my 18th birth-day rolled round, I celebrat-ed the fact that I was now an ‘adult’ and in the work force.

As I come into my quarter century, I am married, have never ending bills to pay and a mortgage. And now, all I want to do is time travel back to my teenage self and enjoy the years of having very little responsibility and those com-forting home cooked meals from mum and dad.

I took advantage of my school years, and have now re-alised just how awesome it was to be able to spend five days of the week socialising with your friends, with the only real wor-ry of what was for lunch and who you were ‘hanging out’ with.

However, if there was one piece of advice that I could tell my younger self, it’s not

to come up with a ridiculous email address that seems to forever keep popping up and haunting me now.

What on earth was I thinking when I created ‘[email protected]’ I have no idea, but my old high school contacted me last week asking if I still used it, and I couldn’t have been any more embar-rassed. The instructions were very clear; delete it at once and to never mention it again.

Turning 25 is such a daunt-ing age. I am no longer able to play the young card - I am offi-cially an adult, and the thought is incredibly scary.

We have had an overwhelm-ing response to the supermar-ket pricing errors, see page sev-en for more details.

I for one have been a victim of over paying, and now al-ways check my receipt before I leave the premises to ensure that what I have been charged is correct.

Is it sad that it now has be-come part of my regular rou-tine as I complete my food shopping?

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The body of a young man who got into difficulty whilst swimming at the Hunua Falls swimming hole on Saturday evening has been recovered by Police.

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A friend and two oth-er members of the pub-lic tried to reach him but despite their efforts, sad-ly, he slipped underwater and did not surface.

Emergency services were called to the scene, including the Westpac Rescue helicopter which conducted a low hov-er over the area. Visibil-ity into the water was poor, only three feet. The helicopter landed at the scene and the crew conducted a shore line

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W1 Port Waikato - Crew tasked to Port Waikato for a female patient in her 30s who had received burns to her face and chest. She had allegedly used methylated spirits on a BBQ when the fumes ignited causing flash burns. The helicopter landed on the grass on the foreshore. Transported her to Middlemore Hospital in a criti-cal condition.

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search on foot and re-mained on the scene un-til police arrived. St John Ambulance units arrived a short time later and took over care of one pa-tient who was in a moder-ate condition. The friend who had tried to reach the missing man was tak-en to Middlemore Hos-pital and was discharged Sunday night.

Members of the Police National Dive Squad re-

covered the body of the 17 year-old man just after 10am on Sunday morn-ing. The young man’s family is being support-ed by Police and Vic-tim Support. The Hunua Falls swimming hole and the track into the area was guarded overnight and there will be no access into the site in the mean-time. The name of the missing man was not re-leased at the time of print.

Quick actions preventfire escalatingA young man has been praised for his actions over a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At 2am, a car parked in the driveway of a house lo-cated on Beach Road, Glenbrook, was found to be on fire. Both Waiuku and Glenbrook Volunteer Brigades and the police were called and the car was taken away for further investigation, as it was suspected to have been deliberately set on fire. The car is badly damaged and the house which the car was parked close to in the driveway was slightly damaged.

Upon seeing the car ablaze, next door neighbour, Brandon ‘Chuck’ Harford, rushed to the car owners’ aid by waking them and trying his best to fight the fire with a garden hose until the brigade arrived.

Father, Doug Harford, has said that to be proud of his son’s actions is an understatement.

“He can be a character at times, but is never afraid to help those in trouble. Little is done to recognise the efforts of people like my son who, without hesitation, helped to stop the flames getting a hold on the house and awoke the occupants who escaped unharmed.

“It is actions like these that make me proud to live in a small community where neighbours look out for one another.”

Police are still calling for witnesses to the fatal crash between a car and motorcycle which oc-curred in Pukekohe on Monday, February 22. The 47 year old motor-cycle rider was critically injured in the crash and died in hospital on Fri-day, February 26. “The motorcycle overtook a white vehicle near the intersection of Tuakau and Buckland Roads, immediately prior to the crash occurring,” says Inspector, Alison Brand. “We are looking to identify the driver of this vehicle as it is likely they witnessed the crash.” The motorcycle col-

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X-man visits Pukeoware school

Two weeks ago saw over 1000 people attend Franklin’s annual Children’s Day celebration.

Held in Pukekohe at the Samuel Miller Re-serve and organised by the Franklin Youth Advi-sory Board, the day fea-tured a range of attrac-tions and entertainment including stalls, a sau-sage sizzle, face painting, local performances and games. Andrew Bayly, Hunua MP, dropped by to visit and helped ref-

Over 1000 attend Children’s Day celebrations

George Street Kindergarten held a teddy bears’ picnic yesterday, to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day and to celebrate all things differ-ent for student, Michaela Barnes.

“We have focused on how we are all different in many ways, like different colour hair and eyes, and how we like different things, and that it is ok,” says head teacher, Georgina Bennett.

Michaela, who has Down Syndrome, is treat-ed just like any other student at the kindergarten, and her mum, Catherine, says she thrives from it.

Michaela has been at George Street Kindergar-ten for the past year, and will be attending Waiu-

Teddy Bears’ Picnic for Michaela

ku Primary School when she turns five in May. Pictured above is Michaela Barnes (right) with her best

friend, Evalette Welsh, at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic.

Local superhero encourages children to look after their community by minimising waste and reusing items.

Paul Murray, aka X-Man, from Xtreme Zero Waste, has been working with the children from Pukeoware School to identify ways to minimise waste and re-use items. Topics covered have included litterless lunches, how to reduce the waste pile, recycling, and resource sustainabili-ty. “We have looked at what our stuff is made from, how we use our stuff, and what happens to our stuff when we no longer want it,” says Paul. “Our aim is to edu-cate children about how to reduce their rubbish pile and make zero waste at home, school and in their

community by recycling, reusing, re-selling, re-purposing or composting.”

“The children have all thoroughly enjoyed their sessions with X-Man, and as a result they are highly motivated on making the school a cleaner, greener place” said Principal, Eamonn Kelly.

“We are also excited to be joining the Para Kore programme, a zero waste ed-

ucation programme designed specifi-cally for marae and community organ-isations which has now been extended to schools.”

On Friday afternoon, X-Man met with the school’s Kaitiaki’s (guardians of the environment), to discuss some of the projects they are embarking on around the school.

This weekend Waiuku’s newest childcare centre opened its doors ready for their first colony of Little Ants!

The team welcomed visitors to their open day on Saturday, offer-ing a tour of the centre, a chance to meet the staff and enjoy a bite to eat. Fun activities and explor-ing the new surround-ings kept the kids happy.

Last week local MP for Hunua Andrew Bay-ly met with Anant, own-er of Little Ants, and Lin-da Dyer, manager of the centre. Andrew was keen on having a look around the centre, he was very

Little Ants opens its doors in town

impressed with the quality of workmanship and is sure local families with babies and toddlers will have the very best of support from the warm and welcom-ing team at Little Ants. Kiwi owners Anant Prakash and his wife Ranji developed Little Ants together. They both grew up in education rich environments so their aim was to open a centre that would encourage and devel-op children into bright, adaptive, free thinkers.

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Andrew Bayly with Anant enjoying a good view from the playhouse made by Naturally Wood.

eree some running races with prizes thanks to Blue Light. “An estimated 800 to 1000 people attended

the event throughout the day.” said Loren-Crystal Pitt, Chairman for the Lo-cal Youth Advisory Board.

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ll Nominated by colleague, Sergeant Graeme Wood, Gaye was honoured at the Counties Manukau District awards with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Dis-trict Commander on Friday, March 11. Gaye was on holiday with her husband in the South Island when she received the phone call asking her to attend the awards, and described by her colleagues as a once in a lifetime opportunity, they weren’t going to take no for an answer. “We had to move a couple of dates and flights around, and I am really glad I attended the awards ceremony. Being a volunteer at the Police sta-tion can sometimes be a thankless job, and it is great to feel appreciated.”

After moving to Waiuku over 21 years ago, Gaye soon realised how frustrated the community was that the lo-cal station was never open. Taking on the initiative her-self, she approached the Police and asked if the oppor-tunity was there to volunteer her time four days a week.

Fast forward 21 years to May this year, Gaye has been a stalwart of the station. From administrative duties to organising patrol rosters and being front of counter, Gaye has become a jack of all trades. “There is a lot of behind the scenes work that I complete, but I enjoy it. The banter here is great and each day you walk into the station, you never know what you are going to be presented.” Sergeant Graeme Wood says the work Gaye and the other volunteers complete at the station is in-valuable. “They allow us to focus on being out in the

Stalwart of Waiuku Police Station recognised

community, rather than tied up in the office. It really is a thankless job, but we cannot be more appreciative of what they achieve. She also makes the best scones, which is a real treat every Friday.”

Above: Gaye Dickey with Sergeant Graeme Wood of Waiuku Police Station

From nearly missing his flight to intensive training sessions, Lewis Tiller arrived back in to New Zealand from attending the West Ham United Training Academy recently, and has hit the ground running.

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The Waiuku College student was the only person selected to play for West Ham United Un-der-18 squad from a crowd of 300 at a training session held in Auckland last November, 11,000 miles away from the fa-mous East London club.

The two week training trip was sponsored by local busi-ness, Osborne Realty, after Managing Director, Brian Bar-rett, was notified that the trip wasn’t going to take place due to financial difficulty.

Lewis explained the train-ing camp was invaluable with the skills learnt and contacts made. “The trainings were in-tense and full on. You began early in the morning and car-ried on right throughout the day. You were never not doing something, and it wasn’t just fitness and ball skills, you were also made to use your mind. I just loved it, it was nothing like I had ever experienced before.”

The budding young foot-baller believes that in the two and a half weeks he spent at the

Lewis requested to return for further trials

academy, his skills improved drasti-cally compared to what he would learn in a season here in New Zealand.

“It is a football nation, and New Zea-land has a long way to catch up. We had five coaches, with each of them dedicated to training certain posi-tions on the field.”

Lewis says the highlight of the trip was being able to play against foot-ballers his own age, and to ‘thrash’ a semi-professional West-Ham squad that had been training together for over a year.

Lewis now has been asked to return to London to trial with the West Ham U21 squad later this year, who are the Official Reserve Squad for the Pre-miership side.

The management team for West Ham United has requested that Lew-

is return to New Zealand and play in highest grade of football possible, which has seen the young prodigy ac-cepted into East Coast Bays team for the upcoming season.

“I have also been accepted into the Nike Academy, which will be held in April at Mt Smart Stadium. If I do well there, I could end up with a scholar-ship. It is going to be hard work, but I am going to invest more than 100 per-cent into it.”

Lewis cannot thank Brian Bar-rett and the team at Osborne Realty enough for their support.

“I really would not have made it there if it wasn’t for them. I certain-ly hope that I can continue on with training and discipline this year, and make those who have supported me proud.”

Above: Lewis Tiller (left) with Mark Noble, the West Ham United Premiership Captain and Centre-Midfielder.

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Passover/Easter – The Original

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This is a quick look at what this actually means in the Hebrew and Christian era’s, and the original is recorded for us in Exodus chapter 12 for further reading.

Ancient: This is the memorial of the actual time that opened the door in Egypt for the children of Israel to Exodus/Exit from Egypt after 400 years of bondage and slavery to go the Promised Land, or from Sin/this World unto Salvation/Heavenly Promised Land and the New Jerusalem. If you like fun, try this one; 400yrs x 30 days in a month x 12 months in a year = 144,000.

God declared Passover to be a permanent celebration for all eternity (Exodus 12:2,6,13-14). The Spiritual application is that God wants us to understand this: Egypt is a type of this world and this world’s system. Its ruler, Pharaoh, was a type of Satan. The bondage people are in is when they live according to this world’s system of sin (John 8:34).

During Passover, the head of each household was to take a lamb of the first year on the 10th day of the first month known as Nisan and set it aside until the fourteenth day (Ex 12:3-6). In the midst of the evening of the fourteenth day, at exactly 3:00pm, the Lamb was to be killed (Ex 12:6). The blood of the lamb was to be sprinkled on the lintel and two side posts of the household door. The lamb was to be roasted whole with fire on a vertical pomegranate stake and crowned. The roasted lamb was eaten with bitter herbs, and with unleavened bread (no sin), and the entire household was to feast upon the body of the lamb (Ex 12:7-8).

Whatever was not eaten or consumed was then to be added back into the fire and consumed away by the fire, in that way there was to be absolutely nothing left over at the end of the meal. The bitter herbs were a reminder of the bitter oppression that they had been experiencing under Pharaoh/Satan/Sin. The people were instructed by God to eat the lamb with haste and to be fully dressed and ready to leave Egypt at the midnight hour; this was no leisurely laid back feast or banquet. One was dressed and packed ready to go out the door at a moment’s notice, in modern times it is with tramping boots on feet and back pack hoisted on your shoulders and strapped on well with your walking staff in hand. This would be the fifteenth day of Nisan (Ex 12:10-11).

Unleavened bread was eaten, because leavening/yeast is symbolic of sin, and sin is symbolic of Egypt and slavery, so the bread Israel was to be eating by faith, was the sin free bread of the Promised Land. I guess that there is also a linking between unleavened bread and the manna that Israel was about to eat for the next forty years; forty is also linked to a delay in time, very interesting as their trip to the Promised Land was not by high speed express, straight on through, it was by the much slower procession of a community walking together, bonding as families and tribes. I guess Pentecost in their future was a very similar experience being of, one heart, one mind and one people together moving forwards.

In Rev 5:6 there is a Greek word found here

and in only one other place in scripture, and that is John 21:15, which is a wee pet lamb.

In Exodus, the children kept the wee Passover lamb on a cord for the whole four days and wherever the children went, the little lamb is sure to follow, so the children got very emotionally attached to that wee Lamb. At exactly 3:00pm, the Lamb was to be killed, and then the roasting and the very simple meal preparations immediately followed. Then after the meal and at midnight on that fateful evening in Egypt, death passed through the land. Every house that did not have the token of the blood on the doorposts and lintel suffered the judgment of God (Ex 12:12-15) for their failure to be obedient and to comply with his word. The Hebrew word for Passover is Pesach, which means “to pass or hover over.” This word speaks to us about two things. First, it shows the passing over in Judgment from death and sin to real life in Yeshua/Jesus. Second, it tells us about allowing, by faith (emunah), the blood of Yeshua to hover over our lives and give us divine protection from the evil one (Ha Satan). Question; is the door of your heart covered by the Blood of the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the World? If not then please go to him right now and make your life right with him.

It is interesting to note that the very first Passover was in Egypt, but the next, or second Passover was exactly 40 years later, and to the very day, and that one was in the Promised Land, freshly over the Jordan River, and safe in the Promised Land. Joshua Chapter 5 is a good place to start to read those details, and to note that the steps and the principles there look back to Egypt and go forward right throughout scripture. Remember that this is a Sacrifice, so the Lamb must be male and perfect; this is also to point our minds forwards to Yeshua/Jesus who is the fulfillment of that wee pet Lamb.

Quote’s and concepts from Eddie Chumney’s Book “The Seven Festivals of the Messiah”.

Dear Reader; please quickly flee the land of Sin and Sin’s domain, and rush into the welcoming outstretched arms of Jesus Christ, to be covered by his blood by confession and forsaking all sin, and then to let Eternal death Pass-Over you and you will have real life here, and life Eternal in God’s Kingdom, which is in Heaven, and under the Domain and “Eternal Rulership” of King Jesus.

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It isn’t every day you turn 107, and Waiuku’s Beryl Baguley makes reaching this milestone age look easy.

The sprightly lady was treated to a special service at the Senior Citizens meeting last Monday, where they were able to read out her letters from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. She was also presented with a decadent cake and they gathered friends sang her happy birthday.

The Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club also presented Ber-yl with a bouquet of flowers, and announced that Beryl was the eldest living member of their club.

Above: Margaret Grimmond, Waiuku Senior Citizens, and Beryl Baguley, celebrating her 107th birthday.

Waiuku Plunket held their annual car seat fitting check last Tuesday and came away with some great results.

ll Basing themselves outside Waiuku Netball Courts, the Waiuku Plun-ket ladies had the support of local Police, Auckland Transport and Buckle Up Franklin, and saw an estimated 60 cars come through the two hour check point.

“The aim of the day is to ensure that all car seats are installed and secured correctly in the vehicles. Our community is still quite rural, and travel-ling on country roads, it is essential that your ba-by’s car seats are not ex-

Around 60 cars came through to have their car seats checked by Waiuku Plunket. From left: Alana Tansey, Rachael Hannah (Buckle Up Franklin) Ashleigh Henwood, Nicki Keenan, Ronalda Sammons, with her son Leroy.

Car seats checked by Waiuku Plunket

pired and are fitted cor-rectly,” says Waiuku Plun-ket Representative, Nicki Keenan.

The day was funded

by Z’s Good in the Hood campaign.

The team say they are incredibly grateful for the community’s con-

tribution. They also had car seats donated by Di-ono which were given to those who were in des-perate need of a new one.

Above: Mona Francis with Reece Rogers at his birthday party.

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It is a birthday that keeps on giving for Waiuku’s Re-ece Rogers. Just last week, St Andrews Church held a special birthday luncheon to recognise Reece turning 100 years old, which included a Pool Table themed cake for him to cut.

Frequently overchargedI am also one of those unfortunate people who are fre-

quently overcharged by New World. They have a pretty blasé attitude about it. I shop at Clendon store in Ma-nurewa. I have had the texts stating that if you spend $200 in store, receive 35cents petrol discount - a weekend special only. I shopped on the Sunday, picked the error up and complained to the supervisor. I showed her the text on my phone. The duty manager said he didn’t get the email so the discount was not loaded. I then waited half an hour while they tried to fix it in system. They took my name and said they would call me when they could figure out how to do it. So home I went and emailed the store manager via Foodstuffs website. He contacted me on the Tuesday, apologized and said that he was tighten-ing controls on managers. Apparently six staff receive the email from head office with these petrol discount specials, which is required to be setup at short notice. He was away that weekend and all staff just presumed someone else would do it. I got my discount docket but how many customers buy just that little bit extra just to qualify for the bonus petrol discount? How many peo-ple keep the text on their phone so they are able to force the issue with the store as I do? People take technology for granted. These little overcharges, multiplied by the quantities of that item sold each week, make a windfall to the supermarkets. And the supermarkets have the com-puter technology to research it themselves. It is just more convenient to turn a blind eye, which means more profit in their books. Diana Vermeulen

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Incorrect ring-upsFortunately for me, unfortunately for New World, I have an almost photo-graphic memory. I’m maybe one of those rare people who enjoy looking through their weekly flyer and making a list on interested specials. When I go to shop in that following week at New World in Waiuku (sometimes it could be as late as the Saturday), you can al-most be assured that I will find ‘Weekly Special Priced Items’ still at the origi-nal price and not at the weekly special price as was marked in their flyer and ingrained on my brain!

So I always pick this up, and always make a point to the Check-Out Super-visor, that it is nearly at the end of the

seven days special price flyer period, and then feel sorry for all the scores (hundreds) of good Waiuku folk that have gone thought the check-outs ear-lier all week, and never been charged and paid the ‘Fair Price.’

Sadly New World’s customer policy only sees them give you the difference back between the advertised special price and the incorrectly rung up ‘nor-mal everyday price’ that was wrongly charged. It is way over time that New World sorted this over charging out ... Fair Go or Commerce Commission ? Countdown do put their wallet where their pricing is... they will give the item for free if they get the price wrong?

Jon, Waiuku

Over pricing in supermarketsA few weeks ago we were shopping

in the Takanini Pak ‘n Save where there was a lady promoting Leader brand Pork and Apple frozen schnitzels. She was cooking small samples and offer-ing them as tasters. She said it was a special promotion and although the usual price was $11.49 for a pack if we bought a pack the price was $8.99. When we got to the checkout the price came up as $11.49 and when we point-ed out that it was a special offer the ca-shier was bemused as she knew noth-

ing about it. We ended up waiting 20 minutes to get it resolved and when I told the lady who was doing the pro-motion, she said she wasn’t employed by Pak ‘n Save so couldn’t help. $2.50 is a lot to be overcharged on one item. I wonder how many customers bought these schnitzels thinking they were getting them for $8.99 when Pak ‘n Save were pocketing the extra $2.50? Surely if stores allow promotions such as these in their stores they have an ob-ligation to ensure that the price on the computer is updated? Catherine Gane

Supermarket pricingI write to comment about a similar

shopping experience I had recently at Countdown Takanini. My shopping involved the purchase of three pro-duce articles advertised for $5. After the checkout operator had totalled my purchases, I checked that the ad-vertised three articles had been priced accordingly? On checking, they hadn’t, so of course a supervisor is called who

goes to check on my query and sure enough it was incorrect. Yes we do need to trust the supermarkets but too frequently they make mistakes and these certainly add up at our expense! I was lucky I was still in the store but if one arrives home and is unpacking and checking and then finds the mis-take, apart from the inconvenience it costs the customer money to return to the store. Name withheld

What a jokeI could not help but send an email after reading the front page of The Post received today. Today yet again I was overcharged by Pak ‘n Save Pukekohe. If not every week or every other week I get ripped off with some item I have purchased. I should not have to check my docket every time. Their price on the shelf often differs to price scanned/charged at the checkout. I have come to the conclusion their staff just don’t care and nobody takes responsibility or is accountable. I purposely went back after a week of being overcharged for a dog food product to see if it had been corrected. I told them at the check-out the first time the price scanned is not the price on the shelf and they altered it at the checkout after phon-ing that department and me holding up the queue while someone goes and checks it out. Well you know the sec-ond week I purchased the same product and the price still had not been corrected and was still scanning incor-rectly. I said ‘has no one corrected the price on this prod-uct yet as you overcharged me last week for the same thing.’ I was told that it is not their department and that incorrect scanning to the price on the shelf happens a lot and that they are always telling the pricing depart-ment! Well I would sack all the pricing department staff and employ people qualified to take responsibility and get the pricing right. It has become a joke every time I go shopping; what will I get overcharged on this week? Rae Mangos

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Pollok Co-op Easter Art Competition

Where: Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op gallery; 2141 Awhitu Road, Pollok. When: Opening night, Thursday, 24th March, 6pm. Exhibition runs from Sat, 26th March, - Sat, 16th April. What: A popular event on the local arts calendar. This year the theme is ‘Out of Place’ , which hopefully will bring out the usual eclectic range of interpretations.

Great Easter Egg Hunt

Where: Glenbrook Vintage RailwayWhen: 11am - 3pm What: Join the GVR with train rides, games and egg hunts. Make sure you bring your camera and take pictures with our Easter Bunny. There will be two Hunts starting at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Admission for Egg Hunt is only $5 per child, children aged 2 or under are free.

Where: Brasell’s historic woolshed, Tuakau Road, Port WaikatoWhat: Art@the Port holds 2 festivals a year, one at Labour weekend and at Easter. It is a free event – a family fun day out, and offers a mix of art, craft, local produce, free art activities etc., for the kids. Come along for a great day out and meet the locals.

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blood drive30th March - 1st AprWhere: St Johns Ambulance Hall, 21 Roulston St, Pukekohe When: 1pm - 7pm. Fri: 9am - 1pmWhat: If you can give blood please come along, your donation could save up to three lives.

premier of the hunt for wilderpeople30th March Where: Pukekohe Cinema 3 When: 8pm - 11pm What: Cinema 3 Pukekohe are proud to be hosting a fun and exciting event for the premier of Hunt for the Wilderpeople. From the Director of “Boy and What we do in the Shadows.” Prizes for best dressed and lucky seat spot prizes. $30 Adults & $25 Child, Senior, Student.

casino royale2nd April Where: Counties Racing Club. When: 7pm What: Come dressed to impress for a night of luck luxury and prizes to support Franklin Memo-rial Hospital with the Rotary Club of Franklin.

ladies night2nd April Where: Waiuku Cossie Club When: 7pm - 9pm What: Hosted by Otaua Aka Aka Playcentre. $10 entry with com-plimentary beverage, nibbles and plenty of spot prizes.

puke stamp club3rd April Where: Reid Anderson Hall, Cnr Queen & Wesley Streets -1.30 pm

40th sand to mud3rd April Where: Entry on the day is at the Lions Station, Belgium St, from 8:00am. Registrations close at 9.30am. What: Money raised goes di-rectly back to our community. Competitors can take the bus from the Lions Station to Karioi-tahi Beach for the start from 8am. Race starts at 10am. $15 adults, $5 children and school children.

garden party3rd April Where: Addenbrooke, 80 Razor-back Road Bombay. When: 1.30 – 4.30pm What: Fashion parade, music, craft and tasting food stalls with a high tea. Charity hosted by the Franklin Lioness Club.

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The Crowne Plaza Hotel in central Auckland teamed with glitz and glamour on Saturday, as it hosted the annual Auckland Community Theatre Trust awards night.

ll A group of eight Waiuku Theatre Group members in attendance were thrilled to cheer and applaud Andrew King as he took the po-dium to accept his award of Best Lighting De-sign for their 2015 play, Artifice. The Waiuku Theatre Group were on their feet again shortly after Andrew’s award to applaud Jaime Kuppens who took out the award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role, for her role as the saucy Graciela in Artifice.

Members of the group were thrilled at her success, and felt it was high time that Jaime’s wonderfully natural talent was recognised by her peers. In Jaime’s acceptance speech she especially thanked her husband, Arjan, and said how much she had enjoyed being part of the Artifice team, as Waiuku Theatre Group was like a family who loved each other and did everything together.

The Best Director award went to Torbay Theatre, but Glenda Hagenson, Waiuku Theatre President, felt honoured to be in the

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small group of nominees in a category that deserved a spe-cial mention by past ACTT President Carl Buckley, as the strongest line up of Directors that he had seen nominated in many years.

There were seventeen cat-egories of awards in the com-petition, and Artifice was the single play Waiuku Theatre Group entered last year in-to the competition. Receiv-

ing eight nominations, and winning two awards, against around 20 plays produced by other Auckland Community Theatre companies is a testi-mony to the high standards that Waiuku has to meet.

Waiuku Theatre are already in full production mode once again in preparation for their next show, Duets, which is due to open on Friday, May 6. Tick-ets will be available in April.

Above: Melissa Charbonneau, Ben Dunne, Glenda Hagenson, Andrew King, Jo Scobie, Jason King, Jaime Kuppens, Arjan Kuppens at the annual Auckland Community Theatre Trust Awards.

Described as day to celebrate the Awhitu Peninsula, Awhi Tour welcomes the Franklin community to attend their fun event on Sunday, April 17. The event has been organised to showcase of Awhitu Peninsula’s rich histo-ry, which includes the four Nga Tohu Kaitiaki sites. The event begins at 9.30am, at Awhitu School, and will have plenty of activities throughout the day, including family sports, walkways, wine tasting and live music. The four Nga Tohu Kaitiaki sites, |including the Waimatuku (photographed by Aliah Jan) will feature in the Awhi Tour. Opening is at 9.30am at Awhitu District School. For further information please contact Ann Lee on 09 235 1084.

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NewsbitesIconic race turns 40

ll The Sand to Mud Fun Run turns 40 this year, making it a great rea-son to participate in this iconic family event. Each year, the proceeds from Sand to Mud are donat-ed back to the communi-ty in Lions Club projects. Held on Sunday, April 3, the race begins on Kari-oitahi Beach and finishes at Massey Park. This 8km walk or run is open to all ages, and registration opens from 7.30am on the day at the Lions Sta-tion in Belgium Street. The last bus leaves for Ka-rioitahi Beach at 9.30am, with the race beginning at 10am.

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timber window joinery requires regular maintenance to maintain weather tightness and ease of use. one of the easiest maintenance tasks you can undertake is to regularly wash down joinery.

John le ProuIf the paint surface is badly degraded (chalky, blistered/bubbled paintwork/bare timber) window frames and sash-es will need to be carefully sanded back and repainted with a quality three coat paint system with last coat preferably in full gloss enamel.Before re-painting check for the follow-ing defects and repair as necessary be-fore commencing repainting:• Cracked or damaged putty: Ifcracked/damaged dig out and replace with new putty . Prime and paint.• Crackedorbrokenwindowpanes:Replace any cracked or broken windows – re-putty to sash; usually done by spe-cialist glazier. • Rottingtimberinframesorsashes:

If there is any rot in the windows this will need to be removed and repaired, primed and repainted. In severe cases frame or sash may need to be removed and repaired by window specialist.• Rustyhinges/damagedbrokenlatches: Any damage or rusty hinges or latcheswillneedtobereplaced.Checkthere is a good clearance around win-dow sashes that allows for easy opening and closing of window. If sash is binding it will need planing down, priming and painting before re-hinging.Double hung sash windows (normally seen on older villas):• Checkcordsandcounterweightsarein working order and pulleys at top of window are running smoothly. If cords are broken or weights have dropped off cords and you don’t know how to fix con-tact a window repair specialist.• Stickingsashes–canbecausedbybuild-up of multiple coats of paint, or warped/swollen sashes. Remove coats of paint, plane sashes to fit to window frames, prime and paint as required.

NEWSBITESResealing of constable RoadllTheresealingofCon-stable Road was due to start on Monday, March 14, and the Waiuku TownManager,SharleneDruyven, has advised that there may be delays for those working in the township. “This could cause huge disruption tothewholeWaiukuCBDso expect delays and dis-ruption especially during peak times.”

“Vehicles will be un-abletoenterConsta-ble Road from the King Streetroundaboutendbut you will be able to exitLeonardStreetleftorrightbackontoCon-stable Road.

This means that all traffic wanting to enter ConstableRoadheadinguptowardstheCollege,NewWorld,ConstableRoad businesses or the medical centre will have to come through Bowen orCourtStreets,andthenontoLeonardStreet.”

The road works are programmed to be com-pleted by Thursday, April 28, all going to schedule.

Port Waikato security surveil-lance to be up-graded

ll T h e O n e w h e r o -Tuakau CommunityBoard has voted to allo-cate $5000 discretion-ary funding to the Port Waikato Residents and Ratepayers Association to help with the pur-chase and installation of digital security cam-eras to replace and up-grade the current ana-logue cameras. For a to-tal cost of $11,500, three new cameras will pro-vide greater coverage of the access roads into Port Waikato, as well as the SunsetBeachcarpark,enhanced image quality, and real time wireless ac-cess to the police.

The application for funding from the Port Waikato Residents and Ratepayers Association had the support of the SunsetBeachLifeguardService,thePortWaika-toSchoolCampandthePortWaikatoYachtClub.The Board also voted to allocate $3362.72 to the Tuakau Youth Hunt for signs prohibiting un-lawful hunting and stock theft in the rural areas.

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lavalla estate makes the finalsAfter only a few short years of operation as a function centre and Accommodation venue in tuakau, franklin business laValla estate has not only been nominated but has reached the finals in the Wedding industry Awards.

The local business has been selected for two categories - Outstanding Recep-tionVenueandOutstandingCeremonyVenue.“Wearehumbledbythesupportof our clients and the community to have come this far so quickly,” say the Jack-son Family, owner operators of LaValla Estate.

The team are eagerly awaiting the awards night held in Rotorua on Friday, April 1, where the winners will be announced among a group of industry peers.

“To be nominated alone was exciting, but to make it to the finals in both cat-egories is amazing and a huge credit to the whole LaValla team.”

The Wedding Industry Awards started as a Waikato based project to recog-nise excellent experiences in the wedding industry, buthasnowexpandedtoincludetheCoromandel,HawkesBayandCentralPlateauwiththehopeofgoing nationwide by 2018. The community has un-til Monday, March 28, to vote online for Lavalla at: www.weddingindustryawards.co.nz/vote-now/

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Proposed Transfer of Land Adjacent to Lake Pokorua

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Attachment A: Aerial View of Lot 2 and Land Adjacent to Lake Pokorua

Lot 2 DP171960

Andy Baker, the chairman of the Franklin local board is happy that finally the proposed transfer will now take place.

In 1994, the Frank-lin District Council ap-proved an application for a five lot subdivision.

Subsequently a pa site with cultural significance to Ngati Te Ata was dam-aged during the con-struction of a road to ser-vice the new subdivision.

Franklin District Coun-cil then acquired two lots from the subdivision un-der the Public Works Act 1981 with the majority of funding coming from a $150,000 public indem-nity insurance pay-out.

Franklin District Coun-cil resolved to gift Lot 2 DP 171960, which con-tains the pa site, to Nga-ti Te Ata.

However, the proposed transfer was delayed and the resolution was not recorded in accordance with section 31 of the Lo-

cal Government (Tama-ki Makaurau Reorganisa-tion) Act 2009.

It is proposed that Auckland Council now give effect to the previ-ous decisions of the F DC by transferring Lot 2 DP 171960 to an iwi-based trust to preserve the cul-tural artefacts and man-age the ecological fea-tures of the land.

This all came about af-ter a claim of negligence was taken against the Franklin District Council. The property to be subdi-vided had been identified in the cultural heritage inventory as containing several pa sites. However the subdivision applica-tion was never checked against the inventory or any other provisions un-der Historic Places Act 1993.

In O c t o b e r 1 9 9 5 , Franklin District Coun-cil resolved (1995/10/22) to purchase and to divide Lot 2 DP 171960 and Lot 3 DP 171960 into the fol-lowing three sections:

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This is a great opportunity to own a 26.90ha property with a rustic 3 bedroom villa. The property is complimented by an enclosed storage shed and a pole hay barn. Views to the Ocean and Auckland City to the North. Previous production has included 90 round bales and 1,000 squares. Located 9.5kms from the centre of Waiuku, this property is a must see. This property is in a great location, close to amenities, schooling and recreation.www.osbornerealty.co.nz ID osbf772

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Franklin local, James Doidge, took out a top award at the annual 2016 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Awards last Monday.

Held at the Pukekohe Indian Hall at the region’s annual awards dinner James named the 2016 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year. James, who is second-in-charge on a 500-cow prop-erty owned by Stuart and Kim Muir at Aka Aka, came away with not only the 2016 title, but $7765 in prizes.

Aged 20 years, Mr Doidge has entered the awards once before to gain experi-ence. “I thought the judges’ feedback would benefit me and it would help me in becoming a better dairy farmer.”

He left school at 16 years to enter the dairy industry and worked for Stu Muir

for two years before an accident forced him to take time out and go through recovery. He returned to the Muirs last year. “My farming goal is to progress through the industry until I can buy cows and go sharemilking, while I save money to buy a farm.”

Twenty-two-year-old Waiuku farm as-sistant Karli Searle is the Dairy Trainee runner-up, winning $1450 in prizes, and third went to Hauraki Plains farm assis-tant Emilio Bargiacchi, aged 24 years, winning $3400 in prizes – as he also won a merit award.

The Auckland/Hauraki Dairy In-dustry Awards field day will be held on March 31 on the West Waikato farm where Share Farmers of the Year, Brad Markham and Matthew Herbert, con-tract milk.

James takes out top dairy award

Aka Aka’s James Doidge took out the 2016 Auck-land/Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year.

a) an historical Reserve to include mid-dens (Lot 3 – Pokorua Historic Reserve).b) a substantial block to be trans-ferred to Ngāti Te Ata (the majority of Lot 2).c) a small piece of wetland to be trans-ferred to the Department of Conser-vation (a small piece in the north east corner of Lot 2).

In accordance with a negotiated set-tlement to the negligence claim, these lots were acquired under the Public Works Act 1981. Lot 2 was purchased for $150,000 with a public indemnity insur-ance pay-out to Franklin District Coun-cil and Lot 3 was purchased for $50,000.

The acquisition took place in 1996, however, the land was not registered until 2009.

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Kim-Maree Osborne 0274 919 205

osbornerealty.co.nz Osborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008 Waiuku: 09 235 7139 Pukekohe: 09 238 7142 11 Bowen St, Waiuku

WAIUKU Ray 021 951 082

Calling astute buyers $589,000Must view this 4 bedroom home in Sandspit Road School zone. Easy walk to school. Located in a quiet cul de sac and beside a reserve for kids to play. Spacious and sunny. Call the listing agent to view. ID osbh894

WAIUKU Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Private section $245,000Set down a row in Warriston Ave handy to golf course, squash, tennis & netball. Land bank for the future or come and build your new home. Ideal investment for venturing onto the property ladder. Power, water & phone all to site. Phone Marleen to discuss further. Title to come. ID osbs564

WAIUKU Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

Last one left $350,000This is a great opportunity to build your dream home down r.o.w just on the outskirts of town. Only one left so be quick. Power, phone and town water to site. Call today for a section plan. Covenants apply. ID osbf788


Renovated and ready $485,000Great first home opportunity with 3 double bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining. Redecorated throughout with new wiring, plumbing and re-piled. Modern kitchen with outdoor flow to deck & patio area. Landscaped garden at the entrance. Handy to Golf Club & netball. Walking distance to school & Waiuku town centre. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. Title to come. ID osbh893

WAIUKU Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

2 Brm townhouse $429,000Get in quick to view this front townhouse with it’s own driveway. Two double bedrooms with one bathroom and a separate toilet. Modern kitchen with open plan living and great indoor/outdoor flow with 2 patio areas to soak up both the morning and the afternoon sun. Single internal access garaging. All of this set on a fully fenced easy care section, conveniently located to Waiuku Township. ID osbh895


Delight in Bayview $799,000This beautiful home is set in a sought after area of Sandspit on 2000sqm with mature trees and a glimpse of water from the deck. Open plan living with separate family room. Kitchen has stove, dishwasher and range hood. Services are all on town supply, master bedroom has ensuite and walk in robe, (3 double bedrooms). Garage is a double with internal entry, plenty of off street parking. Properties like this will not sit on the market for long so act today before it’s too late. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID osbh896

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WAIUKU Ray 021 951 082

Coastal dry stock farm $1,199,000 (incl GST)This is a great opportunity to own a 26.90ha property with a rustic 3 bedroom villa. The property is complimented by an enclosed storage shed and a pole hay barn. Views to the Ocean and Auckland City to the North. Previous production has included 90 round bales and 1,000 squares. Located 9.5kms from the centre of Waiuku, this property is a must see. This property is in a great location, close to amenities, schooling and recreation. ID osbf772

NEW LISTING WAIUKU Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

Simply breath taking life-style living option that has it all PBN + GST (if any)26.1835ha of good flat to gentle grazing land suitable for cattle, horses etc. 17 well fenced paddocks with loading race, implement shed and hay shed. 2 x 5,000gal tanks, metered water easement for stock. 3 bedroom + large study brick and tile home with open plan kitchen & dining, sep lounge & formal dining. Great indoor/outdoor flow. Double internal garage. Call me now to view! ID osbf796 & osbf797

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WAIUKU Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

Peaceful rural living $749,000This property has a lot to offer with a 3 bedroom home, high stud 3 bay garaging, grazing land and a bit of bush all of mixed contour. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms & a bathroom, downstairs you will find combined dining / kitchen, separate lounge with fireplace & wetback, laundry & a separate shower. Sit on the verandah, soak up the sun, have a coffee in this peaceful and tranquil spot. Phone Leonie to come and view this beauty today. ID osbf782

WAIUKULeonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722 Kim-Maree 0274 919 205

1 acre haven $799,000If you are wanting a tranquil, private property by the water then look no further! Elevated 1 acre with lots of native and fruit trees, wrap around deck, 4 bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms and an ensuite, 3 living spaces, spacious kitchen, separate dining and large lounge. This home offers character and charm with a fabulous ambiance and an abundance of birdlife. Quiet cul-de–sac, north facing and overlooking the golf course and estuary. Also 3 bay shedding with room for a workshop. Approx. 20 mins to the motorway. Opportunity not to be missed – come see for yourself. ID osbf792

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Desperate vendors require urgent sale $1,299,000Vendors have already brought in Aussie and time is running out. This is a unique home that offers many different opportunities to get multiple incomes from the house and the land. Beside the most incredible views I have ever seen, the home caters for two families who wish to live together but be totally independent at the same time. Calf rearing sheds, man cave, loads of barn space plus two road entrances allowing a potential 2nd building site for another home or business. When you visit you won’t want to leave. Two families designed this home so they could live together but in separate areas being totally independent to each other. Awaking to mystical mist dancing over the Waikato river incredible sunrises and the most stunning sunsets. There are so many options with living here. Below are a few different combinations that may work for your family.Option 1: The whole house comprising of 4 bedrooms, 3 Living, Study or small 5th bedroom, 2 bathrooms & 2 Kitchens.Option 2: (current combination) Area 1: 2 x Bedrooms open plan living with very large kitchen.

Area 2: 3 x Bedrooms open plan living ,study or 4th bedroom and kitchen. Both areas have their own bathrooms.All Living and bedrooms are north facing and have either stacker doors or ranch sliders capture the panoramic views.As mentioned the home is set on 17 acres divided into 11 paddocks with troughs in all.• 85,000 Ltrs of water• Stock yards with access from 2nd road frontage• 2nd possible level building site available• Calf rearing sheds• Hay barn for up to 600 bales of hay• Extra double garage being used as a man shed and

work shop.School Bus stops at the gate and goes to the very sought after Onewhero Area School. Many sport activity’s to be had with the village offering horse riding, rugby club, St Johns, Drama group, bowling club and so much more.If you’re sick of urban living, don’t look any more. This is classy living at its finest. ID osbp891

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Maureen Collins 0276 305 603

CLARKS BEACHRare Torkar Rd section $369,000Flat 448m2 site, in a great central location, close to shops with beach access nearby. Some covenants apply, single level construction only & no re-locatable homes. Perfect for those retiring & wanting to build in a popular location. There’s not many sections left at Clarks Beach, so be quick to view. ID osbc313


CLARKS BEACHEasy care – Chill out on Torkar $559,000Extremely tidy 3 bedroom home, north facing with open plan living & good sized modern kitchen. Large master bedroom with ensuite. Easy care grounds which are fully fenced. Double internal garage and close to beach access. Great for first home buyers or retirees, come take a look. ID osbc337


GLENBROOK5 bedrooms – 5 acres $869,000Lovely quiet country lane, 5 bedroom, 2 lounges, kitchen, dining and lounge flowing onto wrap around decks. HRV system, wet back on cosy fireplace, separate shower room, bathroom, laundry, big double garage with workshop, peep of the water. 6 Paddocks and loading race. ID osbf795


CLARKS BEACHExquisite beachfront hideaway $1,180,000Stylish home offers a large spacious kitchen, with high studded dining and lounge flowing to north facing decks overlooking the harbour and city. 4 bedrooms, main bathroom with 3 way use and ensuite off the master bedroom. The master suite has its own balcony. Sleepout. Single car garage with automatic door plus a huge workshop. The outside living area has a covered deck and & a spa area. Direct beach access. ID osbc380

Kim-Maree Osborne 0274 919 205 Michele Mathieson 0274 863 738

KINGSEAT3 titles – 160 acres $5,785,000 + GST (if any)3 bdrm home + study, large lounge, country kitchen, HRV, extra shed & sleepout, hay barn, ex milking shed, bore, 47 acres. A bare rolling 24 acres & a fabulous rolling 89 acres with lots of sheds, bore, ex milking shed (could still be functioning). Down a country lane. ID osbf787


CLARKS BEACHBeachfront paradise $2,190,0008.5 acres absolute waterfront! North facing with city views. 4 dbl bdrms with ensuite, WIR & study. Lovely kitchen with granite tops & scullery type pantry. 3 bthrms in total & fabulous media room. Also a one bdrm studio in the barn, with a great man shed / storage galore. ID osbf793


CLARKS BEACHAbsolute beachfront 5brm $1,150,000Look no further!! A fabulous 5 bdrm brick & palliside home on the waters edge. Fantastic open plan kitchen/dining with indoor/outdoor flow to a private & sheltered entertaining area. 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms upstairs with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge/garage & workshop areas downstairs. Internal garaging areas for kayaks, paddleboard’s etc to be stored. Amazing position, amazing lifestyle. ID osbc331


WAIAu BEACHModern with waterviews POAImmaculate family home on approx. 1041m2 section with all mod cons, secure backyard. 4 Dble Bedrooms, ensuite, study, family bathroom, open plan kitchen, dining and family room, separate lounge and great indoor/outdoor flow to spacious deck with seaviews. 3 car garaging. ID osbc383


CLARKS BEACHWow look at me now $549,000Spic & span 3 brm home with spacious lounge, high ceilings and great flow to covered outdoor decking. Renovations include: new carpet, shower, vanity, laundry tub & repainted inside and out. Good sized site with a fenced back yard, double garaging and a great central location. Be quick, not many homes currently available in this price range. ID osbc345


CLARKS BEACHBeachfront brick & tile $PBNSolid home, nestled on the harbour’s edge. White sandy beach at the bottom of the garden. 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, laundry shoot, 2 single garages, one internal & a massive basement for toys with a separate large workshop. Kitchen has plenty of storage, dining & lounge flowing to sun room with lovely views. ID osbc332

Michele Mathieson 0274 863 738

WAIAU PABrand new with extras $PBNBuilt to a high spec, this brand new home sits on a 2500m2 site offering great street appeal. Beautiful floor to ceiling tiled bathrooms & under tile heating. Central vac system, Ventilation System, intercom & designer kitchen. Seagrove landing Subdivision. ID osbc347


CLARKS BEACHRoom to improve at the beach $PBN Large 3 bedroom family home with upstairs deck. Set on a 1012m2 section. Take advantage of living at the beach. Short walk to the local cafe, restaurant, dairy & beach. There are buses that run to the local schools & the private educator ACG Strathallan. Call to view today. ID osbc343


WAIAU PAPrime section - Lot 12 $470,000Don’t delay in viewing this 2621m2 new site in Waiau Pa. Build your dream home today on this stunning new section at the end of the culde-sac in Seagrove Landing Subdivision. The site has post & rail fencing between the lots, wire & baton fencing at the bottom boundary that runs along a small creek. It also will have metered bore water to the boundary for each site, and title is due out in March. ID osbc320L12

Maureen Collins 0276 305 603 Kim-Maree Osborne 0274 919 205

WAIAu BEACHTownhouse with style & views $579,000Lovely spacious, 3 bdrm townhouse, very modern throughout & set over two levels. Downstairs you will find 2 bdrms, a tiled bathroom, sep. laundry & double internal garaging. Upstairs has the master bdrm with ensuite, wir & an open plan living area that has a rural outlook & a peep of the water. ID osbc378


WAIAU PAConstruction close to completion! $PBNConstruction is largely completed on this brand new 5 brm home on a large 3285m site. Located in the prestigious Seagrove Landing. This beautiful home provides an Entertainers Kitchen with scullery, Large family living area facing north for the sun, with separate lounge or media room. 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + sep toilet & 3 car garaging. ID osbc245


CLARKS BEACHBeachfront lifeStylishly renovated home. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and includes a spacious master bedroom with its own balcony, walk-in robe and ensuite. Great open plan kitchen/dining/living downstairs with large deck. Adjoining the lounge is an area that can be closed off in the winter so you can be snug and warm, but is perfect opened up in the summer. This home is a must see. ID osbc382

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Normal collections resume on Monday 4 April 2016

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Some Auckland Council kerbside household rubbish and recyclingcollection dates change during the Easter holidays.

Rubbish collection changes

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Gareth Rattray, owner of Calendu-la Cafe, has been nominated for this week’s service hero by a member of the community who attended a wed-ding recently held at the picturesque premises. Not on-ly did the day go without a hitch, it was said that Ga-reth and his staff gave the Bride, Groom and wedding attendees the best customer service they have ever received. Gareth was blown away by the nomination, and says that he has had the support of his staff since taking over the business in June 2014. The former pi-lot jumped at the opportunity when Calendula Cafe came up for sale, and says that he saw great poten-tial for the boutique cafe.

“I have really enjoyed seeing the growth and de-velopment of the business, which has been a great journey and I couldn’t have done it without having the fantastic team of staff that I do. We try and source all local produce, with everything baked on sight. Ultimately, we listen to what our customers would like, and try to provide country cooking at its best.”

Franklin Service Hero Gareth Rattray, Calendua Cafe, Glenbrook

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Counties Racing Club has received the final sign off on their grounds last Tuesday morning, after holding a successful set of trials over the last few months.

Eight heats were held and a total of 53 horses were trialed on the new track, with all participants coming away making positive comments about the grounds.

The result means the long awaited racing will return to Pukekohe Park,

Counties Racing Club receives final sign off

Prime Minister John Key and former Waiuku and Districts Post photographer, Bradley Ambrose, have since settled over defamation proceedings surrounding the infamous ‘teapot tapes saga.’

Bradley Ambrose, a freelance journalist, recorded a private conversation between John Key and former ACT Party leader John Banks at an Auckland cafe sev-eral weeks before the 2011 general election.

Ambrose maintained that the microphone was left by mistake, and claimed John Key made defamato-ry comments about him on multiple occasions since the incident, believing Ambrose recorded the conver-sation on purpose. The deal involves a cash payment from Key toward costs incurred by Ambrose in the lengthy battle. While the exact amount remains con-fidential, the Prime Minister’s office has confirmed a cash payment would be paid to Ambrose as part of the settlement. The Prime Minister is yet to offer an apolo-gy for comments made about Ambrose, however, both sides have accepted each other’s explanations.

Former Post photogra-pher settles defamation case against PM

with the first meeting held Sunday, April 10, 2016.

Feedback from New Zealand Thor-oughbred Racing Venue Inspector Gar-ry Foskett, the Racing Investigation Unit officials, jockeys and trainers meant the club received the official sign off.

Counties Racing Club is excited to move forward and begin planning for the April race day, then a proposed fes-tival around the Counties Cup Day in November.


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The changes are part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Southern Corridor Improvements project which is cre-ating extra lanes to ease bottlenecks on State Highway 1. The width of northbound lanes is being narrowed and the speed limit will be reduced to 80kmh from next Tuesday 22 March between the Takanini Interchange and the Alfriston Road overbridge.

In order to prepare the new road markings, SH1 northbound from Takanini Interchange to Manukau Interchange will be closed from 10pm to 5am on Mon-day, March 21, to Wednesday, March 23. Vehicles will be redirected via Great South Road.

The work is weather dependent and won’t go ahead if conditions aren’t suitable.

“We understand these improvements may cause some disruption and delays to motorists. We wish we could avoid that altogether but there will be benefits in the long term as we create extra lanes to ease bot-tlenecks,” says Brett Gliddon, the Transport Agency’s Auckland Highway Manager.

The changes, including lane narrowing, speed re-duction and barrier installation will be extended south to Papakura from the middle of April. They will be in place for approximately a year to create a safe work zone while the extra lanes are built.

“By reducing the lanes we can create safe areas for the construction crews to work throughout the day, not just at night and that means they’ll get the job do-ne much faster with less disruption to residents and motorists overall.”

The $268 million project being delivered by the NZ Transport Agency on behalf of the Government is ex-pected to be completed in 2018. It extends from Ma-nukau to Papakura along State Highway 1 and will improve safety and journey reliability on Auckland’s Southern Motorway. Extra southbound lanes will be completed in early 2017 as part of the Western Ring route construction.

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Hundreds enjoyed the vintage displays at the bi-annual Karaka Vintage Day held on Sunday at the Karaka Sports Park.Above left: Lex Moodie aboard his Daimler Ferret Armourguard Scout Car. Right: Alan Manning takes Liam Funk for a ride in his early 1900 vintage vehicle.

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Snapper are the fish of the moment in the harbour with some great catches, particularly in the Papakura channel right up to Puponga Pt.

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CSFC have our annual Family Day on Sunday, April 3, and it is open to all and

fishing is restricted to the harbour. Come along to Te Toro and check

it out. We will have tickets on sale until 9am on the day.

Fishing off the West Coast has like-wise been good, with marlin, skipjack tuna, albacore tuna, mahimahi and even a lone yellowfin tuna all caught in the last couple of weeks. Fish can turn up anywhere so be prepared. Snapper are also around in numbers, particular-ly off the Waikato River, but please don’t be tempted to cross the river bar unless you are experienced or are with some-one experienced that you trust.

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Above: Lynne caught this 2kg snapper during the CSFC Fish’n Chicks tourna-ment, her first time fishing on a boat.Bottom left: Annie Turn-bull with a typical harbour snapper caught at the recent Fish’n Chicks tournament.

Above: Daniel McPike caught this striped marlin while fishing with Andrew Garshaw, the fish won’t be wasted of course as it is destined for the smoker.

Top left: Mike Jane with a yellow fin tuna weigh-ing 31.6kg, a great catch!

Pictured below is Tuakau’s Barry Sharplin (left) who caught his first striped marlin on a recent fishing trip in the far north. Aboard the 3 Bears and launch-ing at Ahipara, the 107.5kg marlin took over an hour to haul in, as it swam away from the boat three times. While Barry says the elusive marlin was one to tick off the bucket list, it certainly didn’t go to waste, with majority of the fish being smoked and given away to friends and family.

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Water, an increasingly scarce resourceOn World Water Day, take the time to reflect on your own water consumption and think of ways to reduce waste.

Each year World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of fresh water. For 2016 this will be: Water and jobs. Today, almost half of the world’s workers - 1.5 billion people - work in water re-lated sectors. Nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery. Yet the millions of people who work in water are often not recognised or protected by basic labour rights. The theme in 2016 – water and jobs – show how enough quantity and quality of water can change workers’ lives and livelihoods - and even transform societies and economies.

Would you like to have clean, tasteless, colourless, and odourless water? Filters are the answer. There are several options: a jug that can be kept in the refrigerator or an appliance installed on the kitchen tap. Water that is harmful to your health can still be clear and odourless, while water that’s fit to drink may be unpalatable. How to know for sure? There’s only one way: ask a professional to test your water. Why? Be-cause it is at these times of the year that your water supply may contain more sediment due to heavy rains.

Rural water health and supply is one of the challenges faced

by an ever increasing ‘life style’ population. The choice to live rural is a popular one with many people in our area, but it is placing huge de-mands on water supplies.

Most rural properties collect rain water from the roof and store it in large tanks. This can become contaminated by leaves, soil, and other debris along with bird and animal droppings from the roof and in extreme cases can cause se-rious illness. These can carry harmful germs such as cryp-tosporidium, giardia, campy-lobacter, and salmonella.

Other sources of water supplies are river or stream water and shallow bore water and springs. These may contain harmful germs or chemicals or be discoloured and unpleasant to taste. Bore water can contain harmful chemicals and can be hard and corrosive. In our area it is high in iron and leaves a green stain on enamel baths and toilets.

A water filter helps prevent contamination of your house-hold water. It can be used to treat all household water and placed where all water enter-ing the house passes through it, or can be used for just one tap.

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A local Pukekohe girl, Janaye Burns has just earned a place in a coveted na-tional junior swim squad.

Aged 10, Janaye won her age group at last Saturday’s Sand to Surf swim held in Mt Maunganui.

Her win in the 200m OceanKids event has secured her a place in the Jet-star Super Swim Squad which means she will travel to Auckland in April, with a caregiver, for a weekend camp with some top name elite swimmers and coaches. “I am really excited to see which athletes will coach us over the weekend. I can’t wait to meet them and all the other squad members,” says Janaye. Janaye’s pre event training consisted of swim sessions at her lo-cal pool and with the Pukekohe Swim-ming Club. Her family and club mem-bers were also there on the day to cheer Janaye across the finish line.

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Bowls Resultswaipipi Bowling cluB

The March Unichem Tournament was successfully held last Thursday at the Waipipi Bowling Club. The changeable weather saw playing restricted to four games of eight ends. The winners were the Buckland team of Peter Lawn, Bob Main and Martin Wijdeven. Second was the Waipipi Team of Colin Bryant, Eric Elliott and Bernie Eagle. Third was the Pukekohe Team of Len Corney, Barry William and Chris Walker. Waipipi Bowling Club’s last tournament of the year will be held on Thursday, April 21.

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Open Tournament had to be played at the Pukekohe Indoor complex due to light rain on the day. Winners were Waiuku team of P Sinclair, G Anderson, S Compston; Second, Karaka team of P Moulden, B Hodge, G Barber; Third, Clevedon team of J Kendall, R Linkhorn, L Ford. Other club fixtures complet-ed this month include Championship Pairs. Winners were P Moulden and P Meadow cCroft. Runners up, J Gleeson and G Barber. Over 60s Pairs, winners: J Gleeson and G Barber. Runners up: D Kirkbride and A Marshall. Chapman Trophy, winner: R Power. Runner up: D Kirkbride. Vets Day, winner: D Parker. Runner up: D Kirkbride.

Tuakau Women’s Football team took on the Waiuku ladies in a preseason match, played at home on Sunday, March 13.

With both Waiuku and Tuakau having their eyes set on ultimately competing in Division Three, the two teams came onto the field strong and hungry for the ball. Playing four, 20 minute quarters, Tuakau dominated in the beginning of the game, which left Waiuku having to change their game plan and put in to play what they had learned at train-ing. Tuakau had several great attempts at goal but were unable to finish them. However, Tuakau’s Libby Williams left both teams blown away with her corner kick that curved straight into the goal.

Coming back onto the field with a fi-ery attitude, Waiuku began focusing on Tuakau’s left wing in the last two quar-

ters, which saw them break through the back line and finish up with a win of 4-2.

“It is always a great to be able to play a preseason match against Tuakau. They give us a good idea of what to expect for the season and what we need to work on before games start in April. Overall, our coach, Matt Michie, was happy with the result and we are really looking for-ward to the season. We have some great sponsors and without them, this season wouldn’t be possible,” said Waiuku’s manager, Amanda Smith.

Tuakau’s coaches, Elliot Clark, Chris-topher Abbott and Jimmy Bennion, all agreed that Tuakau should have won; their team played a strong game and they will be working on fitness and po-sitions over the next training sessions, and hope to play another friendly game against Waiuku at the end of the season.

Above: Clarks Beach Bowling Club entered into the fun of St. Patrick’s Day with Irish games, music and Irish Stew produced by the three Leprechauns Neil George, Cynthia Collier and Carole Dewhurst.

Waiuku claim win against Tuakau

Tuakau’s Libby Williams (left) takes on Waiuku’s new player Kat.

Above: Waiuku travelled to McLennan Park to play against Papakura in a pre-season game. Waiuku came away with a 3-0 win. Photo by: Ward Jameson

Challenge Cup (Premier) Ardmore Marist South Auckland Motors 74 (Counties Power Cup Hold-ers) - H/T Ardmore Marist 45-10 Te Kauwhata (Viliame Rarasea, Preston Elama 2, Luteru Laulala 3, Lolohea Loco, Joseph Ikenasio 2, Feta Luamanu 2, Eukharis Simanu tries; George Edwards 7 cons)Te Kawhata 15 (Tominiko Taufui, Peter Vea, Joseph Heta tries)Drury 0 - H/T Waiuku 12-0 DruryWaiuku Brian James Contracting 36 (Sosefo Kata, Sitani Folau, Joseph Greg-ory, Ilaisa Koaneti, Armyn Sanders 2 tries; Jack Hardie 3 cons)Pukekohe Mitre 10 Mega 60 - H/T Pukekohe 29 -3 Papakura (Trent White, Mathew Berry, 3, Joe Reynolds 2, George Maka, Gafatasi Su’a, Cody Wheeler, Beaudene Birtwistle tries; Nathan De Thierry, Joe Reynolds 4 cons; pens)Papakura Ray White 8 (Fabian Broughton tries; Christian Alvarez pens)Bombay 31 - H/T Bombay 17-3 Karaka (Troy Butcher, Liam Daniela, Kalolo Tuiloma, Etuale Pitone tries; Shaun Atamu 2, Piers Francis 2 cons; Piers Francis pens)Karaka 20 (Seuini Molia, Deniro Refiti tries; Desma Liaina 2 cons; Desma Liaina 2 pens)

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After being forced to win five games in a row to just make the Senior-B cricket final, Glenbrook-Maramarua came up three wickets short in its bid to win its first Counties-Manukau cricket title since 2007.

By Duane RangerThe team nicknamed ‘The Brook’

and ‘Glenrua’ were rewarded with a home final after its whirlwind finish to the season – but on Sunday it just wasn’t to be.

The Drury-based United XI won the toss and sent ‘The Brook’ in to bat. That was first in five games. Glenbrook cap-tain Bruce Nicholls said he would have fielded again had he called correctly.

“We have been a bowling team all year and I knew we can always count on them. Sadly Toddy and Davey aside, our batting let us down again when it mat-tered,” Nicholls said.

Glenbrook only managed to bat 42 of its 45 overs and that was basically the losing of the game.

Joint man-of-the-match, Todd Wil-

liams top scored with a defiant and ele-gant 72 off 94 balls.

The only other ‘Brook’ batsman to get into double figures was the club’s leading run-scorer, Dave Powell, who smashed 36 off 29 balls. S. Bahl was Unit-ed’s best bowler taking 4/37 off his nine overs.

In reply United got the 175 required for victory in the 43rd over with open-ing bat M.P. Basiala top scoring with 65 from 106 balls.

‘The Brook’s’ best bowler was joint Man-of-the-Match John Harvey, who took 4/27 off nine overs. He was also the club’s leading wicket-taker this season with 33 wickets. Glenbrook-Maramarua had its annual prize-giving barbecue af-ter the game with the following awards:

Clubman of the Year - Todd Williams; Hodgkinson Trophy (most runs) - Dave Powell (416); Nicholls-Ranger Trophy (most wickets) - John Harvey (33). Ben-fell Fielding Trophy - Duane Ranger; Bowling Spell of the Year - John Harvey (4-27 in final); Innings of the Year - Dale Budge (65, semi-final).

Counties Manukau Senior-B Cricket Final

Businesses offer grassroots rugby coaching programme

CrestClean and Leslie Rugby have continued their partnership to deliv-er Junior Rugby Team Coaching Pro-gramme sessions to local rugby clubs around Franklin. Onewhero, Bombay and Pukekohe Rugby Football Clubs were given the opportunity last week to participate in these sessions, which is aimed at junior rugby coaches and par-ents who are interested in coaching the game in the near future.

These sessions were run by former Highlanders and Scotland Captain, John

Leslie, who demonstrated 14 core skills while explaining his coaching philos-ophies and tips for keeping the ener-gy high and the game fun for children. “The feedback from each clinic has been overwhelmingly positive,” says John Leslie. “They are making a positive dif-ference for junior coaches.” Coaches received a pocket sized skills and drills booklet that makes it easier for them to train teams. More photos are available on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/districtpost

Above: John Leslie, taking a coaching session with the junior rugby players from Pukekohe Rugby Football Club last Sunday.


AGM

Otaua School PTA AGM will be held in the Otaua School Library on Thursday, 7th April at 7pm. All welcome. Contact Mandy: 0272 768 404 for further infor-mation.

Waipipi Indoor Bowls Club held at Waipipi Hall, Creamery Road. AGM Wednesday 13th April 7.30pm. Opening night 20th April 7.30pm. All very welcome. Contact 235 9808 Roy.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

WiNtER is coming - get it cleaned now. Inspection report - insurance receipt. Phone or txt 235 9212 or 022 027 8119. All calls returned on same day.

CLEANING

VacaNt houses, win-dows, offices, carpet shampooing & exterior waterblasting. Plus main-tenance. FREE quotes. Ph Allan or Lynette: 09 235 9333 or 027 272 6249.

COMPUTERS

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pc Sales | Wireless pc Repairs | tuition

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Sanjay 235 5300 Mob 021 111 4122yourpcguy.co.nz

FENCING

FRaNkliN Fencing Ltd. Domestic fences and retaining walls. Excellent workmanship and rates. Ph: 0204 000 2185.

FOR HIRE

FiREWOOD splitter. Phone: 235 7733 or 021 305 111.

FOR LEASE

laND for lease. 36 Acres. Ph: 022 061 0526.

FOR RENT

BRick Unit, 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom with separate toilet, garage with internal access. Shared drive-way. Recently renovated. $350 per week. Ref & Bond Required. Contact Nikki 021 137 0696.

FOR SALE

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

WAIUKU CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPWaiuku Christian Fellowship welcome those who have moved into the area recently. We are a family Church catering for children and youth. Our Sunday morning service starts at 10am. Our night service time is 6pm, and will commence in March.3 James Bright Lane. Ph: 235 8974

CHURCH SERVICES

Your community [email protected]

09 235 7835www.thepost.nz

Deadline:Friday 5pm

Phone : 09 235 9307 Fax : 09 237 0054Email : [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 5.30pmSat • 9am - 2pm and Sun • 10am - 2pm

40 Queen Street, Waiuku

Office spaces fOr lease

Please phone Sam:

021 671 960Waiuku BuSineSS Park

FOR LEASE

SERVICES

PUZZLES

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Signs, Labels, Pull Up Displays, Canvas and much more.....

From windscreen banners to full vehicle wraps and anything in between

• Design & Manufacture• Corporate Signage• Building & Vehicle Signage• Promotional Signage• Health & Safety Signage• Specialised Signage• Unique Signage & Print Projects

for busy shop in Pukekohe, minimum 2 years’ experience,

immediate start.Please email CV to

[email protected]

SigN WRitER REquiRED

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A registered FDANZ Practice

Why not plan and record your funeral wishesThe My Life, My Funeral Kit

will make it easy for you. Phone for your

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Waiuku Health Centre, 30 Constable Rd, Waiuku First Session Time: 1:30-2:30pm Friday 8th April 2016

Thinking about being Smoke free? Don’t just think it!

Become Smoke free.

Join a successful, free stop smoking group 7 weeks

1 hour a week Contact Phillippa

092359102 or Txt 0223716657

Location First Session Time Waiuku Health Centre

30 Constable Rd Waiuku

Friday 8th April 2016 1:30-2:30pm

Thinking about being Smoke free?Don’t just think it!

Become Smoke free.

Join a successful, free stop smoking group• 7 weeks, • 1 hour a week

Contact Phillippa092359102 or Txt 0223716657

New families welcome to come alongContact: Hayden 021 023 90604

AKA AKA SCHOOL PTA

Annual General MeetingWednesday 30th March, 7pm

Held in staffroomDrinks and nibbles provided

AGM

TRADE MANAGERMitre 10 Waiuku is currently seeking an experienced

Trade Manager to join their busy Trade team with the ability to take on the responsibility for driving the profitability and operational performance of both the Building Products category and Trade Sales team.• Be someone who can implement excellence

in customer service, business development, systems integration, stock management, team leadership and exceptional operational standards.

• Be responsible for promoting and expanding our Trade business within the broader market.

• Maintaining relationships with existing clients as well as acquiring new clients.

This role would be an excellent opportunity for a results driven, self-motivated individual who can pro-vide the highest level of customer service. Candidates would need to demonstrate outstanding leadership, numerical, communication, planning, organisational and time management skills. Flexibility, initiative, attention to detail as well as a dynamic sales ability are other desirable skills we are seeking. Be aware this is a retail organisation, so your hours will be determined by roster that will include one weekend per month.

If this is the role you seek, apply now! Please forward your CV and cover letter with an indication of salary expectations via this website.

https://mitre10.careercentre.net.nz

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Proposedtemporaryroad closureIt is proposed that Queen St (betweenKitchener Rd and Belgium St) be closedfrom 9.30am until 12.15pm, and GeorgeSt from 9.30am to 11.45am on Monday 25April 2016 for the Waiuku ANZAC Parade.Limited resident access only to Kent St, KirkSt and Court St.

This closure applies to all except authorisedand emergency vehicles. For furtherinformation, phone Auckland Transport on09 355 3553.

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FOR SALE

FiREWOOD - Bargain. 4m Hotmix $300 Del. 2m $170 Del. Also Mac & Gum available. Ph/txt: 021 744 970 or 235 0065. Also tree felling & removal.

allEYWaY. New & Used furniture. Open 9.30am - 4.30pm week-days. 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturdays. Always buy-ing stock and selling bar-gains. 31D Bowen St, Waiuku. Ph: 235 7715 or 0204 0018 268.

FREE

FREE drop off depot for all your unwanted com-puters, whiteware, etc. Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Business Park, 23 Kitchener Road, Waiuku. Ph: 235 5769.

REMOVal - Any old scrap metal incl. old bat-teries, expired gas bot-tles, old cars, lawn mow-ers, etc. Ph Martin: 021 128 5953 or 238 3005.

GARAGE SALE

2941 Awhitu Road, Peninsula. All items must go, cheap. Sat 5th, 12th, 19th 26th March and 2nd April 8:30am start.

HAIR DRESSING

tHE Cutting Room Hair Salon. 33 Breaker Grove, Waiuku. Ladies cuts from $30, Mens cuts from $25, Colours from $70. Hours: Tues 11-3pm, Wed 9-5pm, Fri 9-til late, Mon & Sat by pre-arranged appts only. Phone Steff: 235 7149.

HEALTH

tai-cHi QIGONG. Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe. Thursdays, 1.15pm - $6; 5.30pm - $8; 7pm - $8. Enjoy gathering, lesson, world music & teas.

F R E E Heal th Assessment. Want to improve or maintain opti-mal health? Confused by the various options and products available? For great advice take our FREE true health assess-ment and receive your personalised lifestyle plan today www.myhealth.usana.com.

HOMEKILL

HOMEKILL0800 843 863Whole Beef:• $1.30 / KG • $90 slaughterLamb processing: • $50

LAWNMOWING

gREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gar-dening, garden clear-ance, hedges. Clean, tidy & reliable. Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

LAWNMOWING

laWNMOWiNg/ Garden maintenance. Jim’s Mowing for quality work from reliable, fully insured and police checked oper-ators. Call: 0800 4 546 546 for a free quote.

LEGAL

FaMilY Trust Lawyer, Jacques Vannoort is now in Pukekohe at Craig Periam Accounting office, 13 West Road. Mondays. Book in for a free consul-tation on how to set up or how to run your trust. Call Jacques for a home or business visit if that suits better 021 830 308.

MASSAGE

RElaxatiON massage, Reiki, Reflexology and Hot Stone Massage. For appointments call Sue: 09 235 2256 or visit: www.waiukumassage.co.nz

PETS

pOOcHiE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Phone: 09 235 0052 (Evenings) or 021 856 555. Email: [email protected] for further information.

PICTURE FRAMING

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

clEaNER wanted for large family home. Please be energetic, enthusiastic and house proud. Hours flexible. Ph: Susan 0274 773 904.

Looking for

Staff?Advertise your situations

vacant in The Post.Contact us on

09 235 7835or Email:

[email protected]

WANTED

tREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 021 744 970 or 235 0065.

cOulD the gentleman who phoned Ian about the one bedroom flat for rent. Please contact me again on 027 208 6770 as I have lost your num-ber.

YOUTH DANCE PARTYTHURS 24th MARCH

6.30pm - 9.30pmWaiuku Town HallStrictly ages 13-16

Entry $5 - snacks for saleWaiuku Rugby League

Juniors Fundraiser

facebook.com/districtpost

required for immediate start, must have current GM Cert. This is a part time position that could involve day,

night & weekend work.P: 235 0645 E: [email protected]

DUTY MANAGER


Your A–Z of Trades & Services

Take my CardTo place your advert ph: 09 235 7835 or email: [email protected]

CARAVANS

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen 235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585

Counties Caravan RentalsCaravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Ideal extra bedroom

PADDOCK SERVICES

Spraying: Boom & SpotMowing & ToppingFertilisingHarrowing

Mike’s LifestyLe BLock servicesfor all your paddock needs.

Call Mike for a quote(021) 331 019

CLEANING

Home & Office Cleaning• FREE QUOTES •

•Regular & One off cleans •Spring cleans •Windows & Ceilings

•Commercial & Domestic•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator238 7701

CONCRETE

ACTUAL CONCRETE

Phone John 021 501 438

For all your concrete requirements

DIGGER HIRE

• 3.5 ton digger, rock breaker auger 200mm-750mm •1.6 ton digger rock breaker auger 200-300-400mm

• 6 wheeler tipper • 4 wheeler tipper • 23hp tractor • fert spreader • sprayer • harrows • rotary hoeing • slashing • levelling bar • power harrow with seeder

Lifestyle Block - Mini Earthworks

Phone 0220489488

FLOWERS & GIFTS

Beautiful Flowers lovingly made to

your personal requirements.

Call in & see us!2/31 Bowen Street, Waiuku

Phone 235 0643 or 021 998 897

GARLANDS Flowers & Gifts

SEPTIC TANKS

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING0800 482 532

027 476 1306PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING

Registered Plumbers

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

STORAGE

PH: 09 239 0128 | 202 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe(50 metres south of Countdown)

Over 20 different size units • Individually Alarmed and Guard Monitored • Secure outside storage for

boats, cars and campervans

STORAGE

STORE IT ALLAll Sizes 021 293 6250

Hosking Place, Waiuku

WATER TANKS

Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters

Franklin Water ltd

0800 826 525

WATER

Sunset Coast WaterDomestic household water • Swimming Pools

David Grimmond • [email protected] • 027 6290 114

Ph: 027 6290 114

SURVEYINGMadsen Lawrie Consultants

LAND SURVEYORS14 Hall Street, Pukekohe Ph 09 238 6369

Fax 09 238 2448

Email [email protected] www.madsen-lawrie.co.nz For free consultation contact David Lawrie or Dan Madsen

WATERHOUSEHOLD WATERSweet Water Anywhere

in FranklinPh: Ricky Holmes

236 3408 or 0274 937 889

SEPTIC TANKS

GLASS

PH 238 5055 • 0800 10 35 35

auto glassWindscreen Repairs & Replacement

* Mobile Service, Franklin wide *103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe

(Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)

MAINTENANCE

POWELL'S PROPERTYmaintenance

Call Mike: 235 2050 / 027 459 4148Fences, decks, refurbishments, waterblasting, painting, wallpapering, project management

You name it, and I most likely do it!

MAINTENANCE

Grant Beaumont 027 747 3880 [email protected]

LAWNCARE: new lawn installation • oversowing • irrigation hydroseeding • maintenance programsSECTION SERVICES: site preparation & levelling • spreading • post/soak holes • trenching • concrete demolition • section clearingPRESSURE CLEANING: drain jetting • moss & mould treatment • waterblasting

Property Establishment & ServicesGround Force

LAUNDRY

LAWNMOWING

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING• FREE QUOTES •

•Gutter clearing •Pruning/trimming •Weeding/spraying •Rubbish removal

•All property maintenance•Fully Insured, Owner/Operator238 7701

LAWNMOWING

HEDGE CUTTINGHedgecutting & Roadside MowingVaughan Kilgour / Owner Operator

JAKE: 0272 350 924 [email protected]

25 Years exp.In your area - Taking

bookings now

PLUMBING

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r Servicing all aspects of Plumbing and Gas Fitting

www.topnotchplumbing.co.nz09 2352553 021762553

Emergency Services 24/7

We’re #1 in the No.2 Business

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Tree Removal, Pruning/Trimming, Hedges, Chipping & Stump Grinding

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

TREE SERVICES & STUMP GRINDING

FREE QUOTES www.earthgroomers.co.nz

James: 021 866 125 or (09) 235 2948

PUMPS

PUMP & WELL SERVICESPLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE

S U P P L I E S

For all your water requirements call and seeKevin & Jo Gubb ph 09 235 8268

14 Constable Road, Waiuku

PAINTING DECORATOR

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

Len GorePainter Decorator

Residential & Commercial

PAINTING

Level 5 finishes • Wallpaper finishes • Fixing & stopping services • Commercial

• Residential • Specialist coatings

m: 021 451 778 | e: [email protected]

PAINTINGPAINTING

ROOFS & EXTERIORTexTured Ceilings - sPeCiAlised COATings

Hard wearing coatings for most surfaces.Terraces, Garage floors, Block walls etc. Epoxy

coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412


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