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Three people were rescued by Waiuku Coastguard last Saturday afternoon after their boat capsized in the Manukau Harbour as they tried to cross the Manukau bar.

The memories of Easter 2015 came flooding back as Coastguard Waiuku were once again called into action over the Easter period.

The result this time was very different to last year, where lives were lost on both the Manu-kau and the Waikato River Bar.

According to Operations Manager, Ray Bur-

gen, on Saturday, at around 4.30pm, a mem-ber of the public called Coastguard, saying they had seen a man clinging to the side of an over-turned boat

Coastguard dispatched their Air Patrol plane and the New Zealand Steel rescue boat to the scene.

They were further informed that two other people were missing and that all three had been in the water already for several hours.

Coastguard Air Patrol successfully located the men in the water and directed New Zea-land Steel Rescue to retrieve them.

“They were found alive fortunately,” Mr Burge said. “They had lifejackets on and were hanging onto a chilly bin.”

The two people in the water were hypother-mic and the third man had chest pains and sore arms and legs. All three were taken to shore by boat to a waiting ambulance.

“Coastguard could have found all three peo-ple much quicker if they had sent through a bar crossing report,” Mr Burge said.

“The Manukau Bar is a rough stretch of wa-ter which many boats get into trouble in while crossing. These people had not lodged a bar

crossing report and if they had, we would have known they had an incident much sooner and we would have reached them much quicker.”

Mr Burge said boaties should lodge a report every time they crossed the bar.

A bar crossing report is when boats let Coast-guard know they are about to come through the bar, and check in again once they have success-fully crossed.

“It is once again thanks to all our members and the dedication of the volunteers of Coast-guard who make it possible for us to save lives at sea,” said Waiuku Coastguard, Nigel Griffiths.

A n ot h e r bar crossing goes wrong, and three men are lucky to be alive after spending several hours in the water until being rescued by Coastguard.

A large crowd turned out for

the exciting local rugby derby

between Waiuku and Pukekohe at

Waiuku Sports Park last Saturday. It was

what one could describe as a tense

encounter, with some bone crushing

tackles and sheer brute force but an

entertaining match to say the least.

Waiuku were totally committed and

threw everything at Pukekohe, however they only managed

to get away with one try. Pukekohe on

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saw them rewarded a number of times.

In the end Pukekohe proved too strong on the day, winning by a

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Emma’s DeskA note from

Ever had one of those days where you didn’t see the point of getting out of bed in the morning? Well, that was my Wednesday last week and I should have trusted my gut in-stinct by taking a mental health day instead.

After a morning that wasn’t the most pleasant and armed with a coffee in hand, I began the drive from Tuakau to our Waiuku base. Not taking my usual route through Pukeko-he, I decided to cut through the back roads, coming out on Ray Wright Road.

I approached an intersec-tion, and checking that both ways were clear, continued on my way. Next thing I know, there was a Police car behind me, lights flashing and siren going. I quickly pulled over, absolutely petrified. My first thought to why I was being pulled over was because my car is so gangster looking. I hadn’t been speeding, my car was road legal and I didn’t think I had done anything wrong. Turns out that the in-tersection I had driven through wasn’t a give way, and I was re-quired to come to a complete stop before making my next move.

I had only just regained composure from the earlier morning’s incidents, but when the Police Officer approached me, I couldn’t hold it in. I bet he gets the waterworks excuse all the time! This was my first ev-er traffic offence and to make matters worse, I had to divulge where I work. I couldn’t have been more embarrassed. The guilt and shame I felt by break-ing the law was quickly esca-lated when I blubbered my po-sition at the Post Newspaper. The poor Police Officer even asked if I wanted to talk about it. What a top man.

The experience got me thinking, how many of us ac-tually do come to a complete stop? Chatting to our local Ser-geant Woody, he explained to me how not coming to a stop at stop signs is one of the fatal five factors when it comes to crashes.

The ticket and $150 fine was certainly a great reality check, and I know I will be taking more consideration next time when I get behind the wheel.

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With an estimated 45 crashes in 2015, and a further 15 this year, residents of Cornwall Road are asking the question when will it stop?

Last Thursday morn-ing, Police attended an-other crash on Cornwall Road, Waiuku, where, on this occasion a local woman’s car rolled on a corner. Thankfully both she and her young child were uninjured, however, Sergeant Graeme Wood said it could have been much worse.

“Cornwall Road is now no longer a ‘side road’ as a large amount of locals use it as a short cut to get to and from the Colom-bo Road area of town. The traffic along there in the morning and late af-ternoon resembles that of Glenbrook Road,” says Sergeant Wood. “This road has had numerous accidents on it over the years and it is of real con-cern to Police. I am aware after speaking to resi-dents on the road that a lot of the accidents are not reported to the Po-lice.”

Resident, Kathy Max-well, says their prop-erty bears the brunt of the crashes, and still has fences waiting to be re-paired from ones that occurred last year. “It has now got to the stage

where we say when there will be a fatality, rather than if. Every single time it rains, we expect anoth-er crash. It is just ridicu-lous.”

Sergeant Wood says that usually when there is a crash, they can be at-tributed to driver fault, a vehicle fault or some en-vironmental factor such as road design or some-thing on the road.

“Therefore it is impor-tant to report crashes to Police, this enables Po-lice to identify these loca-tions. It is also important for other such groups as the Land Transport Safe-ty Authority who reviews these crashes to estab-lish why there are repeat-ed crashes in one road or area.”

By reviewing the crash-es changes could occur in road design or layout or just simply more pa-trolling of area to reduce speed of vehicles if that is one of the contributing factors to the crashes.

Sergeant Wood ex-plained that with the re-cent crash, it is a timely reminder to all drivers who use this road that the speed limit is 80km/ hour, which reduces to 50km /hour as the road approaches Kitchen-er Road. This is clearly identifiable along Corn-wall Road by visible speed signs.

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Crash concerns over Cornwall Road

from Glenbrook Road end, it is 80km/hour, some motorists are do-ing in excess of this and their speed is too great to negotiate the corners safely. The speed limit is set for a reason.

All people need to slow down on this road and drive to the conditions, if it is wet slow down fur-ther still. I will be con-tacting Auckland Trans-port to see if there is any-thing that can be done to reduce crashes on this road.”

Motorists who take advantage of the speed have been warned, as lo-cal Police and area traf-fic units will be monitor-ing this road for speed-ing motorists and other unsafe practices on the road.

“We all have a respon-sibility to drive safely not

only for yourselves, oth-er occupants in your ve-hicle and to all the other road users on the road.

The last thing you want to do is have a crash that seriously injures or kills yourself, other occu-pants in the car or other road users. Slow down, drive safely and everyone can get safely to where they are going.”

Cornwall Road resident, Kathy Maxwell with Sergeant Graeme Wood standing in front of the scene of the most recent accident

The occupant of this vehicle was lucky to walk away from the crash which occurred last week

Counties Manukau Serious Crash Unit is looking for anyone with information regarding a fatal crash that occurred on Waiuku Road, near Douglas Road, at around 8pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 to come forward.

Of particular interest is a dark coloured Suba-ru, which was seen in the area around the time of the crash. The occupants of this vehicle may have vital information to assist with enquiries.

A Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Pajero were travelling in opposite directions on the Waiuku Road when they collided.

The 31-year-old male driver of the Hilux died at the scene. His name will not be released un-til all next-of-kin have been notified.

The 64-year-old driver of the other vehicle was taken to Middlemore Hospital but has since been released. There were no passengers in ei-ther vehicle. If you are aware of this vehicle or have any other information regarding the crash please contact Constable Glen Carlyle on 021 192 1539.

Police call for witnesses in fatal crash on Waiuku Road Around 12.25am last Tues-

day morning, a 27 year old man took a Bombay resident hostage after stealing a ute and swallowing 3g of meth-amphetamine.

The driver was caught by Police pulling burn outs and a pursuit was initiated, how-ever, the driver was travel-ling at over 150km per hour, and with concerns for pub-lic safety, Police abandoned the pursuit.

With spikes laid at Bom-bay, the stolen ute drove over them but continued to flee and drove to a nearby cul-de-sac.

Officers cordoned the end of the street, but the man got out of his car and ran into a property, holding a firearm.

A couple aged in their six-ties were taken hostage af-ter the gunman smashed a

ranchslider. He then ordered the gentleman to get into his own Ford Falcon. The man’s wife was left behind. Offi-cers had meanwhile moved in to cordon and contain the property, however the gun-man then appeared with the hostage, fleeing south on the motorway in the victim’s car.

The car drove over the spikes, damaging one of the tyres. The gunman contin-ued to drive south, with the hostage still in the car, crash-ing a short time later.

The 64 year old hostage received a minor hand inju-ry but was otherwise physi-cally unharmed. The 27 year old offender has since been released from hospital and is being interviewed at the North Shore Police Station. He is expected to face a se-ries of serious charges.

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Pukekohe now lays silent as the voice of John Walk-er no longer rings throughout the townships streets.

The local busker passed away suddenly two weeks ago, leaving what has been described as a gaping hole in the community. Rain, hail or shine, the friendly face and his range of musical instruments could be found outside Take Note, Pukekohe. John was always keen to share a song or two. The effect the happy busker had on the community was not fully realised until news of his passing broke. Tributes poured onto social media and his usual spot on the pavement was filled with flowers and acknowledgements. John touched the lives of ma-ny, with his friendly persona and great range of vocals; it was certainly hard not to catch his smile.

The team at the Post Newspaper would like to of-fer their sincerest condolences to John’s friends and whanau. He is certainly missed.

Pukekohe streets lay silent without John

Tuakau College Kapa Haka has achieved the impossible at the recent Polyfest Festival. After being promoted to three divisions over four years, the Kapa Haka group has not only learnt this year’s bracket in just three weeks, but took out third place in Division Two.

The Polyfest Festival has been going since 1976 and Tuakau College have per-formed only a handful of times during this period. However, to perform at Poly-fest three years in a row and win a pro-motion each year is a huge achievement. “Many of our members are new to this level of competitive performance and to Kapa Haka,” says Whanau Pumana-wa Teacher, Ursula Aitken.

The group spent three weeks, in-cluding weekends and lunchtimes, preparing and learning a polished per-formance fit for Division Two, which was a promotion from 2015. “Our Ka-pa Haka group enlisted the expertise

of our amazingly talented past stu-dent, Pikiteora Mura-Hita. Her rich Ka-pa Haka experience, Performing Arts knowledge and incredible teaching style transformed our Kapa Haka group.”

Te Kura Tuarua o Tuakau Kapa Haka Roopu achieved third place overall in Division Two, securing a promotion to Division One in 2017. “A huge mihi goes out to Whaea Pikiteora and her ‘sistaz,’ Nana Ngaki our guitarist, all our whanau who provided all the yummy kai each weekend, our supporters that travelled up on the day and most of all, our beau-tiful Kapa Haka group with whom none of this would have been possible. To our Year 13’s, your leadership and presence will truly be missed next year but there will always be mahi in the kitchen for you,” says teacher, Ursula Aitken.

Tuakau College Kapa Haka also re-ceived the following placings: Second place – Poi; Second place – Moteate; Sec-ond place – Whakawatea; Third place - Marie Kakano, Female Leader.

Tuakau Kapa Haka achieve the impossible at Polyfest

On Sunday, March 13, the third annual Papakura Franklin Area Lions Children of Courage Awards were held.

The awards were cre-ated in the hope that rec-ognition of these young people’s achievements will act as an encourage-ment, help them to be-lieve in themselves, and help increase their self-worth. The awards are broken up into four cat-egories: Special Needs, Courageous Act/Deed, Sibling Recognition, and Inspiring Sporting Achievement.

Each club nominates a child within their ar-ea, and then choose one of the four categories to nominate them under.

The Waiuku Lions’ nomination this year was seven year old, Cam-eron Barnes, for all that he does helping his fami-ly with his sister, Michae-la, who has Down Syn-drome.

“ T h e r e a r e s o m e amazing stories of cour-age from these children, some who face life threat-ening illnesses and others who help in the daily care of their siblings who face behavioural or medical challenges due to their

additional needs. This is just one way that we feel we can show these kids and their parents how much they are valued in our community - it’s hon-estly one of the most re-warding things I’ve been involved in,” said Cam-eron’s mum, Catherine Dacey.

This year, there were eight children nominat-ed for awards: Shaelah Beveridge, Courageous Acts; Torie Pickering, Amazing Sibling; Mar-cus Gower, Outstand-ing Contribution; Chloe Gower, Amazing Sibling; Vaughan Gower, Cou-rageous Acts; Cameron Barnes, Amazing Sibling; Abdullah Saadi, Wonder-ful Contribution; Chris-tian Furmage Mathie-son, Wonderful Sporting Achievement. Each child was acknowledged for the amazing achievements.

If you know of a child aged 5-15, and believe that they may deserve recognition, you can download a parents nom-ination pack at: http://www.lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/202K/Lions-Chil-dren-of-Courage To find your local club and con-tact person, go to: http://www.lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/202K/Leos-Clubs

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Daryll and Shelley Paton never win any competitions they enter. So when it was announced that they were the winners of a $36,000 trip of a life time to Sturgis, USA, two weeks ago, it is understandable that the Aka Aka couple are still coming down to earth.

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ll Daryll and Shelley are Harley Davidson enthusiasts, and were taking part in their first Iron Run in Paihia, an annual motor-cycle lifestyle event fully managed by Harley Davidson Australia and supported by all five New Zealand Dealers. To enter the draw, the couple had to purchase a Harley Davidson pin from the Auckland dealership.

“You have to be in to win, and we never win anything, not even a meat raffle. When our name was called out, Shelley and I just looked at each other in disbelief,” says the Aka Aka dairy farmer.

The motorbike enthusiasts have won an all expenses paid trip to the world’s biggest biker party in Sturgis, South Dakota, which takes place in August this year.

“We have always wanted to ride through America, and here we are, going to the country known as Harley Heaven, and tak-ing part in the biggest rally in the world.”

The competition was drawn during the Iron Run tour, and Daryll explained that the

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Above: Daryll and Shelley Paton of Aka Aka have won an all expenses paid trip to Sturgis, USA.

win topped off a great weekend.“We were having such a great

time and we really just can’t be-lieve our actual luck. It is safe to say it was the highlight of our awesome weekend away.”

Shelley and Daryll fly out Los Angeles bound at the begin-ning of August, which is in the

middle of calving season, and Daryll says the trip wouldn’t have been made possible if it wasn’t for his team of staff.

“We are very lucky to have such a great team behind us who will man the fort while we are gone. We definitely can’t wait.”

After hearing about a child passing away from living in damp conditions, a Tuakau whanau took it upon themselves to create an initiative to help try and prevent tamariki in the area from suffering in the same conditions.

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llA year later, Alice Hawera and her whanau are blown away by the way the community has taken ownership of the cause, and hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Blanket initiative to inspire othersAlice began knitting squares from wool,

which were then created into blankets and do-nated to newborn babies in the Tuakau area.

“Nana use to knit for the neonatal unit at Middlemore Hospital, and she carried her heart in it. We wanted to help make a differ-ence, almost to the point of carrying on her legacy. Knitting a square is just so simple, yet end project is hugely beneficial to the families we donate to.”

What started as a family project has now been embraced by friends and local com-munity groups, including the ladies from the Tuakau Kindergarten and Catholic Church who frequently donate squares to the cause. After approaching Tuakau Plunket in July last year, Alice now regularly donates the blankets to Plunket Nurse Clare Bray, who is able to dis-tribute them to the wider community.

“The health benefits of using wool are huge, and coming into winter, these tamariki are going to be snug and warm wrapped in their blankets.”

However, for this humble family, it isn’t about the recognition of completing a gra-cious gesture within their community. In-stead, they hope their story inspires others to take ownership and begin something similar in other areas.

“While our aim is to try and donate a blanket to every baby born in the area, we also hope to plant the seed within other Franklin commu-nities and encourage them to grow and em-brace it. It is like the good old saying, it takes a village to grow a child, and this initiative is helping do just that,” says Alice.

So far, over 40 blankets have been made, and the squares keep rolling in. For those who are interested in beginning their own group, or would like more information, contact Alice on 09 236 8338.

Above: Tuakau Plunket Nurse, Clare Bray, with the Hawera whanau who began knitting blankets for newborn babies in Tuakau. From Left, Tawera, Nikau, Alice and George Hawera.

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Last week we looked at the Original Passover, and had a quick overview look at what it was all about. Now we will see the fulfillment of that festival and what it was actually really pointing forwards to, John 1:29 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” This is (on the Spiritual scene) that wee pet Passover Lamb that enabled death to pass right over you and leave you alive, Passover in the flesh, or in actual reality, as it were.

Now I have a list of some 25 main points that make up the critical elements of the Passover, and then there is a huge list of Bible Verses that show that Yeshua/Jesus was the complete fulfillment of every single point and particle. I have full faith in the scriptures and that my wonderful Jesus is the fulfillment of Passover.

It is of interest that Calvary and Passover were at the exact same time almost 2000 years ago. How the Watchtower translates these verses is very interesting in light of the fact that the Passover lamb was roasted vertically on a pomegranate stake. “As Jesus said: “Whoever does not accept his torture stake and follow after me is not worthy of me.” (Mt 10:38; 16:24; Mk 8:34; Lu 9:23; 14:27). They clearly see this connection that Yeshua/Jesus is the Passover Lamb.

There is a debate as to whether Calvary was Wednesday or Friday. Let us look at this one for a quick moment. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. In Hebrew this is called the House of Bread. Now John 6:48 “I am that bread of life,” is a quote Jesus made, which he says that he is from Bethlehem, and he is the Son of God, thus tying together bread with bread, with a hint of manna as he was, and is, that which came down from Heaven as well.

Now bread comes from three ingredients, grain, oil, salt. You crush grain to get flour, crush olives to get oil and crush rock salt to get seasoning salt, and the Garden of Gethsemane is also the place of the Olive Press, this is where Jesus got squeezed far more than any other has or will ever be squeezed. So no matter how big your problem, Jesus can understand as he has gone way further, so why not cast your burden upon him for he careth for you.

Now Jesus tied Bread and Manna together in John 6:58. Now Manna is an interesting product God sent it daily, but try to keep it overnight and it rotted, stunk and grew worms, well that is except for Sabbath. Friday Manna kept right through Sabbath till Sunday. Now Acts 13:35 “Wherefore he saith also in another [psalm], Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” Points us to Yeshua/Jesus who in his death would not see corruption, just like the Manna, safe and preserved on Sabbath. Now John 19:39 says that Yeshua/Jesus was wrapped in about 100 pounds of funeral lotion to curb odor and to preserve, so this also aided the Manna in the tomb to stay perfect. Thus on Resurrection Morning, the Bread came from the Tomb still fresh and perfect. There is also a hint connection to the Shew Bread in the ancient Sanctuary, and that lasted a week without suffering decay in any manner, and it also had fragrant herbs sprinkled on it as well.

Therefore Calvary had to be Friday.At the Last Super, Yeshua/Jesus developed

Passover to a fully Eternity Festival. Blood sacrifice was no longer needed as the Lamb of God had come, it was no longer future, it was a reality and history now for us, so no more blood sacrifices are needed. Now Yeshua/Jesus used the unleavened bread and the cup, which we now call Holy Communion, Ordinances, The Lords Super, the Table, and a few other names to identify this new festival.

The Bread portion given you was to be fully consumed, just like the Lamb that it referred to, and the cup was fully consumed to represent the blood applied once to doorposts, but now to the doorposts of your heart. In this format it will go on forever (Matt 26:29) when we have Passover with Yeshua/Jesus fresh and new in the Heavenly Canaan or Promised Land. Please note that there is no yeast/Sin in Yeshua/Jesus so no yeast in the cup or the bread clearly representing his sinless life for us sinners to partake of.

In John 6:51, Yeshua/Jesus refers us to eat his flesh so that we can live, very interesting concept. Now add Rev 22:2, where the tree of life has leaves to be eaten so that they will heal the nations. Now John Chapter 1 starts out by giving us “The Word.” In Matt 4:4, Yeshua/Jesus stated that we are not to live by bread alone but by God’s Word. So the Bible is “The Word.” Therefore linking these back and hitching them up, we are to eat Yeshua/Jesus daily, as our Passover, and when the sting of death through sin hits us, Yeshua/Jesus is our Passover. Now pages of a book are called leaves, and Jewish people were admonished to eat, consume, to digest a leaf or two of scripture every day. So how much scripture do you eat and digest every day?? Is it not now time to get back to the book and Yeshua/Jesus, The Word.

Dear Reader, Please feast heavily on the Word, Jesus Christ on a daily basis, Pray without ceasing, confess and forsake all sin immediately, and then death will Pass-Over you and you will experience “Life in Christ,” on a beyond your wildest imagination of glory, now and eternally, we are about to “Exodus” to the Promised Land, so are you sinless and dressed in the Robe of Christ’s Righteousness, ready to leave at a moments notice?

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Eden Christian Acad-emy Senior students re-cently attended a success-ful school camp at Coo-pers Beach Christian Youth Camp.

Camp organisers were Pieter and Sara-Jane Jansen van Rensburg and activities included waterslides, kay-aking, confidence build-ing, bush walks, tug of war, guest speakers, worship and a range of other chal-lenges and activities. Guest speakers included Ross Williams from Kaitaia and Peter McArthur from Elim Church in Whangarei who left a lasting impression on our students.

“A team of 18+ adults in-cluding staff, parent help-ers and supporters from Kaitaia pulled together to make this an unforgetta-ble experience for our stu-dents.” said Willem van Rensburg, Principal of Eden Christian Academy.

ECA Camp in Kaitaia a success

Above: Joshua Douglas, Darion Benjamin, Liam Farrell, Jordan Lovegrove, Harry Rotteveel, Ashlee Coulam, Nicole Granados, Tasha Chanengeta, Tralyse Lemin, Odessa King, Huiarau Isaac getting ready for a team challenge as members of the red team.

Pictured from left: Xanthe Horton-Wooley becoming a confident kayaker. Jacob Thorn taking on the confidence course. Stanley, Alicia and Stefan van Rensburg having their own fun in the far North.

Last weekend saw Kariaotahi Hall committee’s first garage sale and open day.

Held in the former Kariaotahi School, which has been a community hall since the school closed in 1968, there was a steady stream of visitors and shoppers, with many bargains to be found. The hall was full of trestles loaded with a wide range of donated items, and 92 year old past pupil Noel Bulte and Rod McGregor entertained shoppers with live music.

“Our goals were to raise money to maintain the historic Kariaotahi school building and to provide an opportunity for people to have a look around,” said committee member and garage sale organiser, Jen-nifer Thomson.

The committee expects to have raised over $2000 and intends to increase this with further fundraising projects during the year.

For the first time in over forty years, Kariaotahi School is once again functioning as an educational in-stitution and is being used four days a week by Tarata-hi, an agricultural training programme tutored by lo-cal resident Helen Agnew. She is able to link in with local farmers to provide practical experiences for her students and the school is once again becoming a vi-brant part of the community.

“It made sense to approach the committee in re-gards to using the school for what it was originally set up for, which is education. The building and surround-

Great support for first fundraiser

ing area are a wonderful resource available for all local residents to utilise. I commend the great job that the committees past and present have done and are do-ing to retain the character of this building.”

For more information on hiring the hall, contact Helen Agnew on 021 306 245.

Above: Garage sale organiser and committee member Jennifer Thomson holds the bucket full of numbers while helper Yvonne Vincent draws the lucky winner’s name.

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Waiuku New World overchargingWe are fairly new to Waiuku (eight months) and shop mostly at New World. My husband noticed a few months ago that he had been over charged for an item, and since then always checks his docket and has found discrepancies a couple of times. I thought I had been over charged for a block of cheese. It turns out the large special signs for $8.99 only apply to two of the flavours/kinds of cheese which the sign is displayed di-rectly underneath, so I unwittingly paid $14.99 for a block of Rolling Meadow Tasty cheese. The packer went to check and admitted she found it very mislead-ing also. She was a young lady, and I am in my 30’s with good eyesight so imag-ine how older people or people without great sight must fare with this pricing! I am inclined to think they are under-labelling on purpose to mislead peo-ple. I was going to take a photo of said cheese display to send through but ran out of time. I am not so good at check-ing my docket and shudder to think how much we may have been over charged from the many thousands of dollars we have spent there already. It seems clear that the price displayed is not always the price charged. I hope we can do some-

thing to make the supermarkets more responsible, and well done for shedding light on this subject. Be-linda Silk

Overpricing in supermarketsI bought two packets of Hot Cross Buns last Tuesday. They should have been two for $6.00 dollars but when I got home, I found I had been charged $4.00 each packet. How many other people in the day and a half that it had been on spe-cial had been overcharged? This was at Countdown South. Pat Campbell

Pensioner overcharged at New WorldI went to New World last Monday after-noon around 4pm to buy a few things for the week. I noticed a special offering two chickens for $20. This suited me and my tight budget so I put them in my trolley.Finished shopping I headed off to the check-out and I was overcharged for the chickens. At first I thought I had made a mistake as I was charged $12.99 for one and $10.95 for the other. Both cost $23.94 and not $20 as advertised. I que-ried this and the manager did a price adjustment. I wonder how many other people were overcharged as well? It is wrong and unfair. Name Withheld

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ll I have focused a large amount of energy on what I now believe to be a massive supermarket pricing crisis. I no longer feel that I can truly be comfort-able that I will be charged correctly at the checkout, nor do I have the confidence that the price I see in a mailer is what will be in store.

This is sad, as there is no way I have the time or the energy to carry a calculator with me as I shop, let alone to price check every item until we find the incorrect ones. Or maybe if we did that they would be forced to get it right?

Sadly, the friendly teller or the guys who pack the shelves are not to blame. I believe it is the owners and managers who are to blame for the short com-ings. My concern is that the incorrect pricing is just a symptom of poor resource management and the pursuit of profits. It has to be that, as the alternative is too radical to mention. I spoke with staff at two su-permarkets who all said that the owners were not employing enough staff and as a result, more and more errors were beginning to creep in.

In one store the staff indicated that as staff left, they were not being replaced so there was no way to ensure pricing integrity with the lack of resources.

Are self check-outs and incorrect pricing now the future for supermarket shopping?

Friendly Staffnot to blame!

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Blood Drive

Where: St Johns Ambulance Hall, 21 Roulston St, Pukekohe When: WED 30 March 1.00PM - 7.00PMTHU 31 March 1.00PM - 7.00PMFRI 1 April 9.00AM - 1.00PMWhat: If you can give blood please come along, your donation could save up to three lives. Visit www.nzblood.co.nz or call 0800 GIVE BLOOD

40th Annual Sand to Mud

Where: Entry on the day is at the Lions Station, Belgium St, WaiukuWhen: From 8:00am. Registrations close at 9.30am. What: Money raised goes directly back to our community. Competitors can take the bus from the Lions Station to Karioitahi Beach. Race starts at 10am. $15 adults, $5 children.

Where: Counties Racing ClubWhen: 7pmWhat: Come dressed to impress for a night of luck luxury and prizes to sup-port Franklin Memorial Hospital and other local community projects with the Rotary Club of Franklin. $40 door sales. $35 pre-sales. For ticket sales contact Nicole on: 021 0819 1014.

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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.

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.

marKet daY2nd April Where: St Andrews Centre, 85 Queen Street Waiuku When: 10am - 2pm What: Raising funds for Parenting Toolbox courses in Waiuku. For a stall contact: Pauline 0212648654

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

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.

2016 finn masters8th - 10th April Where: Waiuku Yacht Club When: 10am - 2pm What: 3 day regatta. For more info call 0275988811.

eYe on nature9th April Where: Auckland Botanic Gar-dens. When: 11am - 8pm What: A FREE environmental education event held annually at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

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Names sought for Fields of Remembrance for AnzacFamilies with local connections to

those who lost their lives during ser-vice, no matter which conflict they fought in, or those who have moved into the area and had relatives who died in the conflict, are being sought as the Waiuku RSA prepares for AN-ZAC commemorations this year.

Fred Russell, of the Waiuku RSA, says this year’s Anzac Commemora-tions feature local involvement in what has become an annual event as ‘Fields of Remembrance’ are laid at cenotaphs throughout New Zealand.

Fred Russell makes the point that it is not just about those people who

were living in the Waiuku region at the time they joined the services. People who have moved into the ar-ea, but who had relatives in the con-flict, are also asked to contact him to be part of the events.

If the families wish to build their own crosses, Fred has the specifi-cations available, as well as crosses available for a donation to the RSA. Participants from last year are welcome to re-

place their crosses.Anyone who is looking for more

information on the Fields of Re-membrance project or who wants to have a relatives’ cross featured in the Waiuku commemorations is asked to contact Fred Russell on 235 7108, or via email at [email protected].• The Fields of Remembrance Trust

has been established to honour those who

served

and fought for our nation during World War One. The Trust is made up of the Passchen-daele Society, the Royal New Zea-land Returned and Services’ Associa-tion New Zealand (RNZSA) which represents all the local RSAs, and the Auckland RSA. The Trust was formed on the 16 November 2012 and is a Registered Charity. A field of 100 crosses was an integral part of the commemoration at Parliament of the centenary of the Declaration of War, held on the 4th of August 2014.

This Sunday will see one of Auckland’s most popu-lar singing groups perform at St Andrews Centre in Waiuku.

The City of Auckland Singers is a well established choir with its members passionate about connecting with audiences through their performances. Their repertoire includes songs from the 1960s to the pres-ent day and movement and costume changes add variety to each programme.

The choir has performed at major concert venues all over the Auckland region as well as Coromandel and abroad. In recent years they have enjoyed the challenge of travelling and performing overseas in-cluding international music festivals and competi-tions in Sydney in 2009, Gorizia Italy in 2011, Hobart Tasmania in 2014 and the Llangollen Eisteddfod in Wales in 2016.

The Waiuku concert is being held on Sunday, April 3, at 2pm, with an entry fee of $5. Afternoon tea will be available for a gold coin donation.

City of Auckland Singers to perform in Waiuku

After a year of successful classes held at Franklin, The Centre, a group of students are currently hosting their first Watercolour Art Exhibition.

Otaua resident, Albie McCabe, approached the Gallery after seeing an opportunity to set up wa-tercolour class. What was initially a one off session soon became a booked out regularity, and now 17 students are showcasing their pieces in an exhibi-tion at the Franklin Arts Centre from now until Fri-day, April 8. The classes are run by artist, Claudia Slaney, who says she is incredibly proud of what her students have achieved. “From experienced artist’s right through to those who have only just picked up the paintbrush, they have all learnt so much in such a short space of time. There are some who are exhib-iting that have only began our classes several weeks ago, so they have been thrown in the deep in,” she laughs. “It really is something to have your work put in a frame and displayed in a gallery setting. They should all be so proud, because I certainly am. There is already talk about organising another one.”

First exhibition for watercolour students

Above: Students from Claudia Slaney’s Watercolour class have successfully opened and are currently hosting their first exhibition. There are currently 42 pieces of work on display in the Gallery at Franklin, The Centre, until Friday, April 8, which the com-munity is welcome to view.

Talented actors in Pukekohe as part of national tour of schools

AWHI ToUr will provide a rare opportunity to visit this Yogini Yogic Temple.

Sunday, April 17, has been marked as day to col-lectively celebrate the role Awhitu Peninsula plays in the communities lives.

•Atimetoacknowledgeourtupunaandances-tors whose efforts helped shape who/ where we are today.

•Atimetoacknowledgeoursurroundingwatersand the life force they bring.

•Atimetoacknowledgecontinuingeffortofourfarmers / lifestylers / residents who work toward maintaining and caring for our environment and community wellbeing.

•Atimetorecognisethediverserangeofactivitiesand venues available for our people to enjoy.

The opening of Awhi ToUr on April 17th by local Kaumatua George Flavell - 9.30am at the Awhitu District School Pavillion.

Where does this entry lead to?

New Zealand Playhouse will be coming to Pukekohe on Thursday, March 31. The playhouse will be de-livering educational, inspirational and extremely entertaining theatre where Fairy Tales and Shakespeare are both re¬invented to provide extremely en-tertaining theatre.

This year’s play for high schools was written by well¬known playwright Brendon Bennetts who also acts and teaches in Christchurch. ‘Shakespeare: As You Write It’ is an hilarious inter-active tribute to the plays of William Shakespeare. It’s unique each time it is

performed as audience movie sugges-tions form the basis of the plot and set-ting. Bennetts worked with the actors to develop the improvisation format to engage high school students with Shakespeare.

“It’s funny and fast, uses stories the students can relate to and teaches them about Shakespearean tech-niques. Schools have told us their stu-dents are so caught up in the humour of the performance they don’t even realise they are learning as well.” For more information visit, www.newzealandplayhouse.co.nz

Bombay: Cenotaph, Bombay Hall - 9amBuckland: Cenotaph, Buckland - 9.45amDrury: Drury War Memorial, Tui Street - 11amPatumahoe/Waiau Pa : Waiau Pa Hall, Waiau Pa Road - 10.30amPukekohe Dawn Service: 6am. Assembly time: 5.45am - cnr Roulston Avenue and Massey AvenuePukekohe: Pukekohe War Memorial - 11am.Assembly: 10.30am - Hall St, outside old Post Office. Parade steps off: 10.45am. Road closure details: King St, Edinburgh St, Massey Avenue.Waiuku: Cenotaph, cnr Queen and Kent St - 10am. Assembly: 9.45am - Queen Street. Parade steps off: 10am. Road closure details: Queen Street, Kent StreetAwhitu Peninsula: Awhitu Central Church - 9amTuakau: Tuakau Town Hall - 11am

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The secret is out as leading chefs from around the nation get their hands on special ingredients, all sourced from a local garden operation.

Tamsin Wilson is fast becoming recognised for her business, The Secret Garden, which is based in Pa-tumahoe and grows a unique range of edible flowers.

Born in England, but having spent much of her childhood in Cyprus and then Gilbraltar, Tamsin de-veloped a love of food and gardening. Whichever new place she settled, Tamsin planted in, including Thai-land and Wales. Her love for all things pretty took her to an area of Laos, working for an agency that intro-duces vegetable gardens to help improve the standard of living in the villages.

It was during her three years in Laos that she met her Kiwi husband and then made the move to New Zealand. The two bought a villa and lifestyle block in Patumahoe in 2003 and with its renowned rich soil, Tamsin immediately dug herself in, establishing The Secret garden with a friend who came up with the idea of growing edible flowers.

Now, her plants are grown to order, specifically for top restaurants Masu and Cocoro.

Tamsin Wilson, chief grower and picker, is the spe-cial ingredient behind The Secret Garden. A self-con-fessed ‘foodie’, her passion for good honest food, love of nature and fascination for growing the unusual and interesting are what The Secret Garden is all about.

“At The Secret Garden we’re committed to helping home chefs look like pros. With our incredible edible flowers and cute baby radish we hope to excite and inspire people to create impressive, culinary master-pieces at home every day of the week,” says Tamsin.

The Secret Garden’s fresh edible flowers and unu-sual produce have made guest appearances in celeb-rity-chef cookbooks like ‘Cut’ by Josh Emett, ventured into modelling for restaurant websites and made their TV debut on Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules New Zealand.

Tamsin was also asked to supply the petals that sit on top of the new Artisan Rose Ice Cream, supplied by Lewis Road Creamery. This saw the community come onboard and support the cause, as she asked for the help pf several rose growers in the area who contrib-

The secret is out on Tamsin’s garden

uted petals to meet the demand.The secret is out as the boutique growers’ incredi-

ble edible flowers and adorable baby radish range are officially made available to home chefs via Farro Fesh in Auckland and Moore Wilson’s in Wellington.

The Secret Garden’s edible flowers and baby rad-ish are lovingly sown, naturally grown and personally hand-picked and packed. For perfect results, only the finest, most flawless, fresh specimens are selected and carefully packaged for the convenience of customers.

The edible flowers are available to order from the Town Mouse Cafe in Pukekohe or at Farro Fresh stores. More information can be found www.secretgarden.co.nz

The Committee will be established by election of up to 12 members at a

public meeting at 7.30pm on April 12 at the Pokeno Community Hall at the

corner of Great South Rd and Market St. The elect-ed members will serve

Your chance to elect a community committee in Pokenofor a three-year term and will represent and act as an advocate for the inter-ests of the Pokeno com-munity.

A Chairperson, Depu-ty Chairperson and Sec-retary will be appointed by the Committee when it has been formally con-stituted.

Wa i k a t o D i s t r i c t Council General Man-ager Strategy and Sup-port Tony Whittaker says, “If you are interest-ed in being elected onto the Committee, or want a say on who should be on it, then please join us at the meeting.”

This is your chance to elect people to rep-resent you for the next three years. If you are in-terested in being elect-ed, or want a say on who should be on the com-mittee, then please be at the meeting. For more information, contact 0800 492 452.

In association with the Pokeno Community Group, Waikato District has agreed to establish a new Pokeno Community Committee to represent Pokeno and to enhance liaison between the Council and the community.

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BeaCh reTreaT - Full TIme or ParT TImeGrab yourself a bargain getaway, while you still can. Escape the hustle and bustle. Quintessential Kiwi quarter acre bach that is well appointed both indoors and out. Two double bedrooms upstairs and downstairs rumpus will sleep 8. Off street parking including space for the boat and tractor. Access to white sand beaches, boat ramp, fertile fishing grounds and scallop beds literally just down the road. Stunning views to Auckland across the beautiful Manukau Harbour. Speak to Daryl then come out to see what makes this spot so special.

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101 kitchener road RX631047Open Home: Sun 2:00 – 2:30pmkIWI ¼ aCre!!Great 1st home! A nicely elevated home with two living areas, central kitchen, three bedrooms and an office, separate laundry, large bathroom and separate toilet. Awesome fully fenced back yard and a big double garage and workshop. Conveniently situated close to golf club, tennis and netball and only a short walk to Waiuku Village, what more could you ask for. Call Julie now to view.

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1493 awhitu road RX738292

PeaCeFul rural reTreaTAppoximately 10 minutes to Waiuku township. Modern architecturally designed 4, bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Built with energy efficiency and low maintenance in mind. Well-appointed kitchen with separate dining and lounge. Excellent indoor outdoor flow. Beautiful grounds and orchard with bush and lake views. Large double garage and workshop. Contact Daryl viewing by appointment.

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125 Queen Street RX381657

CommerCIal IN WaIukuSituated next to a busy timber yard this site will suit the requirements of a lot of businesses. A large 1441m2 site accommodates a 198m2 building with two offices, a show room and a large workshop area. Good passing traffic. Call Julie now to view.

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202 manukau heads road RX410824

PeaCeFul lIFeSTYle4.09ha with a fabulous building site, breath-taking views over bush to harbour. Good water, stockyards and fenced in to two paddocks. Only 30 min from Waiuku on the picturesque Awhitu Peninsular, submerge yourselves in this lovely close knit community or enjoy the privacy that this attractive block offers. Call Julie to view.

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54 Cameron road RX632400Open Home: Sun 3:00 – 3:30pmThe GraND kIWI DreamA big house in the country! A large shed for the toys! Gorgeous water views! This new build is finished and waiting for you to move in. Situated 5 minutes north of Waiuku Village this fabulous new home will satisfy all your needs. The 231m2 brick and tile home with two living areas, four double bedrooms (master has ensuite and walk in robe), separate laundry and internal double garaging. The separate triple bay shed (108m2) has two roller doors and one open bay. All on a gentle acre in a quiet no exit country lane. Call Julie now to view.

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Simply breathtaking lifestyle 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. 2x 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!www.osbornerealty.co.nz ID osbf796 & osbf797

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The Waiuku Sports Park Agreement was officially signed last Thursday, meaning plans for the multi-sport facility can now begin.

Local Board Chair, Andy Baker, explained that he was pleased that they were able to retain the funding as the team worked towards this point.

“There was never enough to complete anything meaningful on the purchased land so to be able to get the rugby club, college and coun-cil in agreement for the ultimate benefit of the wider Waiuku commu-nity is really satisfying. This is a pragmatic and effective use of rate pay-er money and also a tem-plate hopefully for these types of collaborations in the future.”

“Grandiose plans hashed a decade ago,

Waiuku Sports Park agreement finally signed

All the parties involved that will help make the Waiuku Sports Park facility a success. From left to right: Malcolm Bell (FLB), Craig Lipscombe (Waiuku Rugby Club Committee), Brett Donald (Waiuku Rugby Club President), Pat Dwyer (Waiuku Rugby Club Chair), Andy Baker (FLB Chair), Jill Naysmith (FLB Deputy Chair), Tom Vanderlaan (Principal Waiuku College).

A F T E R a long journey from Franklin District Council days to a merged Supercity, the community can now rejoice as they finally have progress on a project that improves sporting facilities for Waiuku and its neighbours.

but without any aligned funding, have been downsized, but with the support of the college and the rugby club, a much smaller actual budget, will deliver a wide range of benefits to the sporting community including better training grounds,

better playing fields, better light-ing, new changing rooms and bet-ter community access and use of the college gym which would not have been possible otherwise. This is a New Zealand first of multiple stakeholder partnership to im-

prove sporting outcomes for a com-munity,” said Local Board member, Brendan Crompton. “I really appre-ciate all those that kept the faith through this complicated process, it’s a huge result,” said Local Board Deputy Chair, Jill Naysmith.

The hunt for New Zealand’s biggest pumpkin is over, and one Pukekohe family managed to claim third place in the nationwide competition.

The annual Mitre 10 Easy As Kids BIG Pumpkin Contest was held recently, and Eric Ebelthite of Pukekohe weighed in with a massive 132kg plant. First place went to a whopping 161.4kg pumpkin from New Plymouth.

The Ebelthite family purchased their seedling from Mitre10 Mega, Pukekohe, in October last year, and planted it out in early November.

“We had never grown one before so the internet was the best place for infor-mation on growing giant pumpkins,” ex-plained father, Grant.

Once it was three metres long we pol-linated a baby pumpkin which was on December 1, 2015. Ten days later it was the size of a basketball. To get all the

nutrients into the pumpkin the family culled all the other baby pumpkins that grew, and trimmed the vines to keep the plant compact.

“We fed it with normal fertilizer and liquid seaweed. We also gave it a lot of water on the dry days. It needs at least an inch of rain per week.” The pumpkin had reached 100kgs by the end of January, two months after pollination. “We then just had to look after the plant and shade the pumpkin from the sun so it did not ripen and then start to rot. We also gave it a few sprays for bugs and diseases.”

Saturday, March 20, saw the family take the pumpkin in for the weigh in at Mitre10 Mega in Pukekohe, where they took out first prize at 132kg for the in store competition. The family went on to win third in the nationwide compe-tition. Winners were presented with a range of prizes, including Prezzy cards and medals.

Pukekohe family claim third prize with giant pumpkin

“We gave the pumpkin to a farmer whose pigs will love it. Apparently it’s only OK to eat as pumpkin pie, which we aren’t huge fans of.” They hope to be back next year with a bigger pumpkin.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Can’t find what you want? Consider building Newly developed executive subdivision. Handy Waiuku township location. This opportunity will not last long, so be wise and secure your site now. Stage 1 - Sold Out; Only 4 Left in Stage 2. Priced from $260,000.Lot 5 – 515m2, Lot 6 – 507m2, Lot 7 – 522m2, Lot 8 – 479m2. ID osbs429

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WAIUKUCalling 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 osbh899

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WAIUKUBare Land No Covenants Offers Over $425,000Prime block of land of 4000sqm (more or less) on the main Road between Waiuku and Pukekohe, waiting for title. This bare block of land will make a beautiful place to build your dream home or you can relocate your dream to this site. ID osbs561


Renovated and ready $485,000Great first home opportunity with 3 double bedroom & 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. ID osbh893


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

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CLARKS BEACHAffordable cutie $455,000Cute 2 bedroom cottage on a freehold title, makes it an attractive proposition for someone looking to downsize, starting out or considering building a new home. There is plenty of room for the trampoline, paddling pool, and outdoor activities on the 700m2 that is your section (driveway included in the 700m2). ID osbc384


WAIAU PA2.5 acre lifestyle block $PBNBuild your dream home in the country in this quiet no exit street. Gentle rolling land. No convenants and services to site so start planning now! ID osbf794

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

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

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

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

Maureen Collins 0276 305 603

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


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


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


CLARKS BEACHBeachfront life POAStylishly 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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With over 21 years in property management, Osborne Realty Waiuku has a strong and dedicated Rental Department. We offer a first class property management service that will take care of all the requirements of your

rental property at very competitive rates. Our friendly and highly motivated team deliver an excellent service while ensuring that all applicants are thoroughly screened before being offered accommodation. Landlords with multiple properties will be offered discounted management fees.

Currently we manage a large portfolio of properties covering Waiuku, Clarks Beach, Glenbrook, Patumahoe through to the Awhitu Peninsula. These properties range from brand new executive & waterfront homes, rural properties to residential family homes and units.

For landlords we offer a fully managed service covering all of the requirements for rental properties, from initial client vetting through to placement. We can also arrange maintenance as and when required. We use highly skilled local contractors in order to keep the cost of maintenance and repairs as low as possible for landlords. We also offer a casual letting service and can take the stress out of client vetting and placement for landlords. This is evident by the repeat business landlords offer us for both casual and fully managed properties.

Our staff are conversant in all aspects of the rental industry, and are continually expanding the business through a mixture of sound business systems and development of strong relationships with Landlords and tenants alike.

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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

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WAIAU PAConstruction close to completion! $PBNConstruction is largely completed on this brand new 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, sep lounge. 5 bdrms, 3 bthrms + sep toilet & 3 car garaging. ID osbc245

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This north facing character bungalow offers spacious living areas and 3 generous bedrooms, large separate lounge, open kitchen dining area & modernised bathroom. Downstairs is a large utility space with shower & toilet. Set on a well fenced 6889 sq/m (almost 1 & 3/4 acres) with outbuildings including everything from car garaging to large utility shed/workshop, & potential sleepout. There are fruit trees of all varieties and two paddocks for a pony or calves. On town water, also a bore and tank. Just a stones throw from town.

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Craddock Farms consent is declinedDescribed as a huge win for not only the community, but the animals as well, the Environment Court declined consent for cage egg producer, Craddock Farms, to build a mega colony cage chicken farm on Patumahoe Road last Monday.

Craddock Farms took its case to the Environment Court after having been declined by Auck-land Council last year for their re-source consent application. Auck-land Council was concerned over issues around odour.

Surrounding landowners have been against the proposed 310,000 hen colony cage farm for well over two years, and resident, Peta Ber-ry, says the news has been a fabu-lous outcome.

“We would have been directly affected by the cages, and my ut-most priority is the welfare of the animals. It is just great to know that 310,000 hens will not have to en-dure their lives in cages. They just don’t deserve that.”

“The proposed colony cage chicken farm would’ve been one of the biggest of its kind in our coun-try, confining 310,000 hens to cru-el cages that contravene the Ani-mal Welfare Act,” said Deirdre Sims spokesperson for Stop Craddock Farms.

“We’ve campaigned tirelessly for the last two years to stop Craddock Farms building a giant caged hen

hell hole that would’ve entrenched colony cages as the future of egg production in New Zealand. We want to see the Government ban all cages for chickens and we know this victory will go a very long way

towards achieving that goal,” says Deirdre Sims.

Craddock Farms have 20 days to submit their appeal to the High Court if they wish to take the deci-sion further.

Above: Peta Berry celebrates with her fur and feathered friends after the decision was made by the Environment Court to decline the con-sent for a colony cage chicken farm to be built right beside her home.

Eye on Nature with Sticky TV buddies

Sticky TV fans will get a chance to meet their favourite presenters at this year’s free Eye on Nature ‘Water for Life’ Family Day between 11am - 1pm at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

The fun-loving presenters of channel Four’s popular TV show, will officially open the event at Auckland Botanic Gardens event site at 11am on Saturday 9th April. Fans will be able to join the stars as they explore an interactive cave, get familiar with local fish, create origami seabirds, and learn how to make their own rain.

Walter Neilands, a former Pukekohe High student says “I’m pumped to be part of ‘Eye on Nature’s’ Family Day this year with my Sticky TV buddies Leanna and Jah. We love looking after the environment at Sticky TV, so the ‘Clean Wa-ter’ theme for this event is a perfect fit for us. It’s going to be so much fun checking out all the ac-tivities on offer, and of course being from the ar-ea (I’m an ex-student of Pukekohe High School) I’m looking forward to meeting everyone that’s come out for the day too.”

The Family Day promises a myriad of hands-on events and activities to entertain and edu-cate young minds. Through the ‘Water for Life’ theme, the aim is to encourage young people to become custodians of New Zealand’s water-ways and its life forms and teach them about the positive actions they can take to ensure our waterways remain cool, clean, and clear.

The following local schools will also be par-ticipating on the day; Wearable Arts compe-tition: Karaka School, Pukekohe Intermedi-ate and Pukekohe Christian School. Creative Arts competition & attending School Days: Aka Aka School. School Days: Pukekohe Christian School, Pukekohe Hill School, Pukekohe East School, Patumahoe and Mauku Schools.

The Waiuku Camera club recently showcased the best of their years’ work at the annual prize giving.

There was a great attendance with friends and family in-vited to the mix and mingle, guest speaker and trophy pre-sentation. Entries both digital and printed were judged by Rosita Manning and Anna Mandeno and were fortunate to have the very experienced photographer Doug Scott as guest speaker. The award for top print went to Leonie Rich-ardson for her rainy day image of K Road whilst the top dig-ital image went to Robin Short for her amusing triptych en-titled “Oh Dear”. Margaret Maxwell won the award for the B grade annual points.

Waiuku Photographers work showcased


40th

ORGANISED & PRESENTED BY THE LIONS CLUB OF WAIUKU

Sunday April 3

40th SAND TO MUDFUN RUN

ORGANISED & PRESENTED BY THE LIONS CLUB OF WAIUKU

Karioitahi Beach to MaSSeY ParK8 kilometresSunday April 3

registration from 7.30 - 9.30am at the Lion Station, Belgium StreetFree BUSeS leave carpark after registration - LaSt BUS 9.30am

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teaM eVeNt: Min 4 per team - max 10PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

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40 Years on and still going strong!

SAND TO MUDFUN RUN

This year’s Waiuku Lions Club 40th running of the Sand to Mud Run on Sunday, April 3, has more to offer than just the race itself – there’s a Family Fun Day at Massey Park from 10am till 3pm, with children’s games, tug-a-war competition, stalls, refreshments and music along with Lions BBQ to satisfy your dietary needs. Organisers are expecting yet another great turnout for the annual fundraising event. Registration will commence at the Lions Station in Belgium Street from 7.30am and closing at 9.30am to allow the last bus to get participants out to Karioitahi Beach in time for the start at 10am.

Local farmers and lifestyle block owners now have access to a wealth of animal nutrition advice with the opening of BEC Feed Solutions’ New Zealand headquarters in Pukekohe.

ll BEC NZ Countr y Manager, Trina Parker, a Pukekohe local, says the town was selected as home for the company’s NZ headquarters due to its strong agricultural roots and prime position as a rural supply town.

“We’ve experienced a tremendous welcome from farmers, vets and retailers since we began operating in New Zea-land two years ago,” ex-plains Ms Parker.

“Many of our large customers are based in the Auckland region, so Pukekohe was the obvi-ous choice, allowing us easy access to key agri-cultural areas like Waika-to, plus the ability to bet-ter service the immediate area while continuing to supply national custom-


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Sh e r y n Ba d -deley has been nominated as this week’s service he-ro for her friend-ly demeanour and for going above and beyond ex-pectations when it comes to custom-er service.

S h e r y n h a s been working for PK Furniture for last two and a half years, and say that excellent customer service is all part of her role.

“I take great pride in what I am selling, and am able to hold my head high when I am in public, as I am confident in the products and the choices that our customers make.” Sheryn says she enjoys helping people make decisions that ultimately improve their home furni-ture. “They are big decisions, and I really enjoying knowing that they leave our store happy with their purchase. Pukekohe is a close knit community, and it is important to have that reputation with your cus-tomers.” Sheryn also says that working with a great team of staff certainly helps. “I am one of the lucky ones who wakes up in the morning and looks for-ward to coming to work each day.”

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National animal feed supplier establishes local roots

Above: Jen McCarty, (left) BEC NZ Technical Officer with BEC NZ Country Manager, Trina Parker outside the company’s new headquarters.

ers,” Ms Parker adds.Prior to opening the

Pukekohe office, Ms Parker and colleague, Jen McCarthy, BEC NZ Technical Officer, oper-ated from a home office, with significant time

spent ‘in the field’ meet-ing customers through-out the country. The new office will give them a sound base from which to meet local customers and continue to grow the business.

From its Pukekohe headquarters, the com-pany will continue to ser-vice the country’s dairy industry, plus New Zea-land’s calf rearing, horse breeding, pig, poultry, dry-stock and compan-ion animal sectors, cater-ing from lifestyle blocks to large-scale farms.

Jen McCarty, says the team is looking forward to making visitors wel-come at the new office and to regularly hosting international guests in-cluding animal nutrition experts from Sweden, Singapore and France.

The new headquar-ters are located upstairs at 158b Manukau Road, Pukekohe. Farmers and lifestyle block owners are welcome to make an appointment to discuss their animal nutrition re-quirements with the BEC team by contacting 0800 BEC 001.

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Many took advantage of the festivities that Harvey Nor-man Pukekohe put on over Easter Weekend. A bouncy castle and face painting for children, kettle korn, a sau-sage sizzle and more were held over two days, all fun-draising for the local Crime Patrol Team.They also teamed up with the 2Degrees drift car racing team from the International Drift Car Academy who was on-site to answer all ques-tions drift car related with photo opportunities and the chance to sit in the driv-er’s seat.

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Donovan and Annabelle Louw from Tuakau enjoyed having their faces painted and the bouncy castle.

Connor O’Donoghue from Pukekohe takes a seat in the Nissan Silvia 180SX drift car.

Maureen Bennett, Janet Wallington, Sharon Morris and Roger Hall from the Pukekohe Community Patrol were manning the sausage sizzle.

Matt White from the International Drift Academy, based in Meremere, was there to answer all car related questions.

There is a new law for all businesses that sell food. The new Food Act, which came into effect earlier this month, takes a new approach to managing food safety.

It has moved from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to one that regulates businesses according to risk, says Waikato District Council Environmental Health Team Leader Alan Parkes.

The new law applies to any businesses that make, sell, grow or transport food commercially. This in-cludes those who serve food as part of their business, like education providers or care homes, restaurants, dairies, market stalls, or internet cake sellers.

Businesses that are higher risk, from a food safety point of view, will operate under more stringent food safety requirements and checks than lower-risk food businesses.

The new law is designed to help businesses and con-sumers. For example, those who manage food safety well will need less frequent checks. This will help keep regulation and costs down for many businesses, espe-cially lower risk businesses, like those who grow fruit and vegetables or sell only pre-packed food.

“About 260 food businesses in the Waikato District will be affected,” says Mr Parkes. “Although the new law started on 1 March, existing food businesses don’t have to make changes to the way they operate straight away. They will move over to the new Act at different times over a three year transition period.

“In preparation for the new law, meetings have been held with interested food business owners who will be affected. More than 50 existing food service business-es have already adopted the new system.”

Anyone that starts a business that involves food must follow the new law. Businesses should visit www.mpi.govt.nz/foodact and use the ‘Where do I fit?’ tool to see how the new law applies to them.

Bolliwood opens its doors in Pukekohe

Amidst great fanfare, anticipation and an amazing spread, last week saw the opening of Bolliwood Restaurant in Pukekohe,

Located at 237 King Street, Pukekohe, the restau-rant is extremely stylish and tastefully decorated, cre-ating a warm and inviting ambience with authentic Indian food.

The four owners of the restaurant chain have been in business for the past 12 years, and their passion, commitment and reputation clearly radiates in what they have achieved.

The opening of Bolliwood Pukekohe sees the addi-tion of the chains seventh restaurant to the mix with-in the Auckland area. The owners are extremely proud and are hoping to add an eighth restaurant to the mix at some point soon.

If you are a Franklin local and an Indian food con-noisseur, Bolliwood’s great selection and exotic curries are sure to delight the senses. A comment on their face-book page sums up the experience as follows;

“We had dinner here tonight 23/3/16. The food was delicious, and the service and friendliness of staff out-standing. We loved the new decor too. Very light and friendly. Highly recommend to all Indian food lovers.”

Above: Invited Guests enjoying a fine spread at the opening night of Bolliwood.

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Over 500 people attended the Pokeno School 150th Jubilee, held over the weekend of March 20 and 21.

Held at the school, many past staff mem-bers, pupils and families attended, with com-ments received by the committee that it was more than what they expected.

Several highlights from the weekend’s fes-tivities included the cake cutting by 98 year old Carol Dean and 88 year old Joyce McGregor, and new pupil Cadyn Marsh-Allen (pictured right), as well as the restoration of the old flag pole.

The aluminium pole was found underneath one of the classrooms, and was sanded back by a student from Pokeno School last year. David Leathem then completed the restoration, and the flag pole is now situated outside the princi-pal’s office where it originally stood.

This was opened over the weekend by Ev Ot-to and his great-great nephew, Seb Farrell (pic-tured below right).

Current school principal, Blair Johnston, said it was great to hear the stories shared over the weekend.

“Even though the school has been situated in several locations over the last 150 years, it was great to hear how past staff and pupils all claimed it as just one. I really enjoyed the sto-ries shared, some certainly made me laugh, as you couldn’t get away with doing them now.”

Committee member, Karen Leathem, said the weekend couldn’t have gone without a hitch if it wasn’t for the support they had received from local businesses and families.

“A big thank you is needed to the family who prepared the hangi, it was just delicious.”

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Reunion exceeds expectations

George Street Kindergarten held their annual Trikathon on Friday, March 18 at Massey Park, Waiuku. This well supported and fun evening was held to encourage bike safety, which saw chil-dren riding their bikes around a circuit. The kindergarten was also visited by local police who talk-ed to the children about their bicycles and the importance of wearing their helmets.

A few late registrations saw well over 300 attend the Hull Reunion over Easter Weekend. Concerns over the weather soon cleared and the group were officially welcomed onto Brian and Mary Hull’s property in Waiuku on Saturday, which is currently in its further generation of Hull ownership. Speeches were given by the committee, and the eldest living descendent of the Hull family, Marie Parker, began celebrations by cutting the cake. The big three bay shed was turned into a display centre of memorabilia, and Saturday afternoon saw tree planting taking place where the original cottage use to stand. The Sunday saw wreath laying at the Waiuku Cemetery, and the descendants were given maps to visit former farms that were originally owned by the Hull family.The committee were said to be thrilled with the weekend’s celebrations. “It was so great to see so many people walking about the gardens and reminiscing. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect weekend,” says committee member, Mary Hull.

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Above: Waiuku Primary School travelled to the Awhitu National Park last week to participate in activities that included orienteering, hiking, swimming, bushcraft and feeding the eels.

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Above from left: Max Bowden wears his police uniform at the annual Trikathon. Emmerson Richards navigates her bike through the circuit.Above: Members of the Hall Family at the Pokeno reunion: Loreisha, Glenda, Kerrill and Lauren


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Savarna Asafo – Tavita and her sister, Merearna, broke two records that were held for over fifteen years at the annual Waiuku College athletics days.

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The senior girls’ triple jump, previously held by Jana Parkes since 2001 who reached 10.2 meters was broken by Savarna who made the new record of 10.22 meters.

Merearna broke the previous record set by Rebec-ca Lloyd for the Junior Girls Discus who set it at 26.46 meters back in 1987. Merearna broke the record by set-ting the discus at 26.8 meters. Victory like this doesn’t come from training by yourself and going it alone.

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Her sister, being five years younger, craved to be like her older sister and followed suit with the sporting hab-it. In year 7 and 8 she made it to Auckland Champs for triple jump and discus. And so I asked Savarna, “How

Last Thursday was the first shoot of the Secondary School calendar for the Waiuku College shooters, held at the Auckland Metropolitan Club in Pukekohe.

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If you’re keen to keep fit and have fun with your friends then rugby is for you, and now is the time to sign up. That’s the message from Counties Manukau Rugby Foot-ball Union’s Rugby & Operations Manager Dameon Chaney, as they gear up for reg-istration during March and April.

Chaney said clubs and schools around the region were prepared for the influx of players and referees, and coaches were brushing up on their skills for the coming season. “Whether you’re a seasoned player or a first timer there’s a team or club for you. And if you’re a former player, you can stay involved in the game by taking up coaching, refereeing or volunteer at your local club.

“Rugby creates communities and it’s where many Kiwis form lifelong friend-ships, stay fit, have fun and learn skills that help them in all aspects of their lives.”

Online registrations, a push to improve sideline behaviour and the introduc-tion of a new game called Quick Rip for teenagers – a non-contact form of sevens - are some of the programmes the union is rolling out to encourage more players.

“Rippa Rugby is incredibly popular with Small Blacks and Quick Rip is a faster version of the game designed for intermediate and secondary schools.”

New Zealand Rugby was also setting a challenge to schools and clubs to sign up one more team. “If every club and school registered just one extra team in 2016, we’d have another 16,000 players turning out across New Zealand every weekend,” said Chaney. Every club and school that registers an extra team in 2016 will go in the draw to win a visit from the All Blacks. For more details about how to register to play rugby, visit register4rugby.co.nz or steelers.co.nz

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Kurtis is set to have his ACL recon-struction in April which will see him out for the following six months. How-ever, his sights are set on the next class up, the MX2, 250cc. “Once I have fully

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exactly do you get to the top? How did you make it?” She smiled, “I wouldn’t be where I am without the

help of my parents, family and friends… I’m so grateful for their support, and my sister, Mere, for being such a great sister.”

Above: Savarna, running the 200m. Photo by: Leonie Cook

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whole 20 targets, using only one sec-ond barrel, giving her a total of 59/60, and Emily only dropping her third to last target, meaning she had a score of 57/60, a joint total of 116 out of 120.

Second place team Hauraki Plains College were a whole 16 points behind. Both Ellen and Emily had already shot a possible 20/20 in the Single Rise event and with their added scores in Single Barrel, it was Ellen who took first place in the Girls Individual Section on 87/90, a score up there with the top boys. Emi-ly took second place just behind Ellen, some great shooting considering she only started this chosen sport halfway through last season, and it was Caitlin Reed from Whangarei Girls who fin-ished third.

It was Waiuku College who cleaned up in the Mixed Pairs event, with Niko Manning and Ellen Ballantine taking first place on a score of 170/180 for the day. Second place went to cousins Ethan Short and Emily Kitson, on 166 after a shoot off against Pukekohe High School pair, Ben McKenzie and Han-nah Childs. Emily also received her 25 Long Run Badge after shooting a con-secutive 25 targets in a row, an award she should be very proud of.

It was first year shooter, Sam Hull, who impressed the Coaches and Man-ager with his calm head, shooting a 17/20, 56/60, and a 8/10 to place third in the First Year Shooter event.

Their next shoot is to be held at the Thames Gun Club on April 14.

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CLARKES BEACH BOWLS RESULTS

ll On Sunday, March 20, Clarks Beach and Waiau Pa Volunteer Fire Brigade held their Bowls Tournament on the Clarks Beach Bowl-ing green. Fire brigade members provided morning and afternoon teas and a beautiful lunch, all for $12 per player. Four multiple raffles were donated by the local businesses. Bowling Club members had a wonderful day and $1100 was raised for the brigade. Winners of the Helmet were: Pania, Danny and Maka with Wayne Morrison, Fire Brigade Superinten-dent. Second: Penny, Julie and Zac. Third: Glenn, Sue and Colin.

COviC gOLf RESULTS

ll Alike MANUKAU in Round 1, AWHITU took full home course advantage to win Round 2 with a massive 150 points, with Clarks Beach 1-point back in second and Huntly do-ing enough for third and retain a share of theleader board with Awhitu.

Surprise of the day, WAIUKU successfully challenged to lift the COVIC CUP from MA-NUKAU 37.5 to 34.5. Well done! Onewhero’s LES JOHNS won the CLARET JACKET with a solid 42 points with Waiuku’s Jerry Kuigelien second on 41 andMaramarua’s Gary Allen third on 40.

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The annual Fish n’ Chicks fishing tournament was held at the beginning of March, attracting over 250 contes-tants. Hosted by Counties Sport Fishing Club, competitors dressed in the finest and the ladies took to the water for a day of full on fishing. Always a popular event and growing each year, it was said that an awesome day was had by all contes-tants, with some already planning their teams for next year.

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Highly qualified Icelandic horse trainer and coach Maaike Burggrafer from the Netherlands arrived March 13 for three two day clinics around New Zealand with the first one having been in Mauku .

Maaike, who has been the coach for the British Team at the World Cup for Icelandic horses several times, knows the Icelandic horse inside out and was able to give the riders and owners the specific training instruction for these gaited horses.

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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

YOUR PC GUYBroadband | Virus

Pc Sales | Wireless Pc Repairs | tuition

Great ‘In Your Home’ Services...

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

FOR HIRE

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz

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

copy now 235 8380 Anytime

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

FOR LEASE

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

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.

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, 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 2nd April 8:30am start.

98 Sandspit Rd, 8:00am start, 2nd April. House-hold items, clothing and heaps of other items.

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

FREE Health Assess-ment. Want to improve or maintain optimal health? Confused by the various options and products available? For great advice take our FREE true health assessment and receive your person-alised lifestyle plan today ww.myhealth.usana.com.

HOMEKILL

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

Meeting 7pm, Monday 4th APRIL

Baptist Church, Victoria St West, PUKEKOHE

For more info contact Mac 027785 9737

Marian 0274 844 667

FRANKLIN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

of New Zealand

Wives, partners, friends & family welcome. Light refreshments served.

DVD’s & Discussion, Light reFreshMents.

DRK Chartered Accountants is a professional Franklin Chartered Accountancy firm with a busy but friendly working environment. We have a vacancy in ourWaiuku office for a professional, client-focused individual who is looking for a full-time role, providing reception and administrative services.Duties & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:• Reception – telephone and face to face client service • Office administration and support.We are looking for a star in this role, so you need to have:• A positive and proactive approach• A pleasant telephone manner and excellent com-munication skills• Professional presentation and the ability to maintain confidentiality• Good general computer skills, • The ability to multi task and prioritise.In return you will become part of a dedicated team where you can expect to be recognised for your contribution. If this sounds like you, please forward your CV to [email protected] Applications close on 1 April 2016.

RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION

ContraCt CatererFranklin Squash Racquets Club, in Franklin Road, Pukekohe is seeking expressions of interest from Caterers to provide contract services for Club nights on both Wednesday & Thursday evenings for the squash season – Feb to Nov. There is also an opportunity to provide catering for other events, tournaments etc. Potential of servicing between 60-100 people per evening.

Hours: Wed - 6.00pm - 9.30pm, Thurs - 5.00pm - 9.30pm

Contract would commence as soon as possible.For all initial enquiries, please ph: Sonia 021 260 7677or email [email protected]

Sunday@ St AndrewsApril 3rd, 2pm

City of Auckland Singers Entry $5

Afternoon Tea - Gold coin St Andrews Centre

85 Queen St, Waiuku

?Answers!

PuzzleAnswers

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7447 - SOLUTIONSAcross - 7, Horticulture. 8, Impair. 9, Mighty. 10, Trawler.12, Enemy. 15, Tenor. 16, Gruyere. 18, Creche. 20, Fal-con. 22, Accomplished.Down - 1, Commerce. 2, Etna. 3, Scarlet. 4, Plump. 5,Burgundy. 6, Jest. 11, Woodcock. 13, Marmoset. 14, Pro-file. 17, Jemmy. 19, Real. 21, Last.

SUDOKU No.1440

Fill the grid so thatevery row and every3x3 square contains

the digits 1 to 9

How to solveSudoku!

Solution No.1439

EASY

4 82 6 3

6 8 22 1 9

4 7 99 6 3

7 4 12 5 7

8 3

7 5 3 9 1 6 2 4 86 1 9 8 4 2 7 5 32 8 4 7 5 3 1 6 93 9 1 6 7 8 4 2 58 7 5 4 2 9 3 1 64 2 6 1 3 5 9 8 75 3 7 2 8 1 6 9 41 6 8 3 9 4 5 7 29 4 2 5 6 7 8 3 1

LAWNMOWING

GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gar-dening, garden clear-ance, hedges. clean, tidy and reliable. Call Brett 021 0211 7777 or 09 232 1276.

L a W N M O W I N G / Garden maintenance. Jim’s Mowing for quality work from reliable, fully insured and police checked operators. Call: 0800 4 546 546 for a free quote.

WESt Coast Mowing. Locally owned and oper-ated. Rural, residential, live style blocks, paddock topping. Call Carl 0274 803 297 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.

LOST

IN Waiuku area. Slightly bigger sized key with serial no. If found please contact 021 02714363 Thank you.

MASSAGE

RELaxatION mas-sage, 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.

PEtS on site. Pet feed-ing for your cat/dog at your home or doggie daycare at my home dur-ing the day. Fully fenced section. Dog friendly. Call/text for meet & greet. Neg rate. Waiuku area only. Ph: 021 988 412.

JaNZ DOGZ Full Professional Pet Grooming Service. 110 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Small and medium dogs only. Ph: 235 5550.

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.

TUITION

GuItaR LESSONS Experienced guitar teacher. Music & guitar provided. Teach all ages from beginners to advanced. Also teach at Sandspit School. Book -ings essential. Ph Rachel: 0210 251 1752.

WANTED

tREES WANTED - Gum & Macrocarpa. Also tree felling & shelter belt removal. Ph/txt Chris: 021 744970 or 235 0065.

WORK WANTED

B a B Y S I t t E R Available. Experience with babies and children of all ages. Can provide reading, writing & math tuition. Flexible hours outside of school. Contact Selena: 021 056 9253.

WORK WANTED

Seeking temp agricultural work

over winter. 28 yr old man,

very experienced agricultural machin-ery operator, market garden experience, dairying, labouring etc. Available from mid June - mid Oct. Reliable transport, living in Waiuku. Week day work

preferred. Waiuku/Pukekoke area.

Ph: 027 285 0045

Advertise your situations vacant in

The Post. Contact us on

235 7835or Email:

[email protected]


To place your advert ph: 09 235 7835 or

email: [email protected]

Your A–Z of Trades & Services

Take my Card

To leave your business card here, phone 09 235 7835 or

email [email protected]

Connecting people & businesses

CARAVANS

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen 235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585

Counties Caravan RentalsCaravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Ideal extra bedroom

CARPET CLEANINGFranklin Carpet Cleaning ltdCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Carolyn FoleyMob: 021 886 475 Ph: 09 235 5014Email: [email protected]

PADDOCK SERVICES

Spraying: Boom & SpotMowing & ToppingFertilisingHarrowing

Mike’s LifestyLe BLock servicesfor all your paddock needs.

Call Mike for a quote(021) 331 019

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

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

WATERHOUSEHOLD WATERSweet Water Anywhere

in FranklinPh: Ricky Holmes

236 3408 or 0274 937 889

SEPTIC TANKS

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

ELECTRICAL

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 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

LAWNMOWINGPLUMBING

NIG

EL K

NO

TTOwne

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]

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)

HEDGE CUTTING

Graham & Julie Hyland 09 238 6405 / 027 2850045

HylandHylandProud ly servicing the Franklin area for over 30 years

Professional workmanshipOperating two latest model McConnel 6.5m mulchers


Not yet a member - Thinking of joining?THE CHARITY SAVING LIVES AT SEA

Pick up an application form from The Post or send us an email and we will

help you get signed up and support the local unit based in Waiuku.

They are a charity saving lives at sea and need your support. Email: [email protected] or call 09 235 7835

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29 March 2016