Pohutukawa Coast Times 13 Mar 15

FRIDAY March 13 2015 Issue 1099

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The 12th edition of the Beachlands-Maraetai-Whitford Community Telephone Directory will be free to local residents.

The phone directory is expected to be ready for distribution in late April.

A major change will be that the Te Puru Sea Scout Group will deliver about 2600 copies of the phone book to letterboxes in the community free of charge.

Previously the directory was sold door to door for a nominal fee. The main purpose of the free delivery is to ensure that the advertisers’ messages reach all of the households in the community.

The directory is produced every two years by the Te Puru Sea Scout Group, and is the main fundraiser for the Group.

The funds raised through the Community Tel-ephone Directory enable the Scout Group to pur-chase equipment, maintain the Scout hall and boats,

subsidise leadership training courses for Scouts, and also to keep the term fees at an affordable level.

In the past some members of the local community with unlisted telephone numbers have expressed a wish to be listed in the local directory, and those wishing to do so are invited to contact scout leader Ben Everts on 536 5981 or [email protected].

Advertisers are currently being contacted, and if there are any businesses which have been missed, then you are invited to contact Ben for details.

Ben says the group has now grown to include 156 local youth and 28 volunteer adult leaders. The Group has had to wait list youngsters who wish to benefit from Scouting.

There is sufficient interest in the community to set up a second Scout Group, and this would be pursued if another suitable hall was available, says Ben.

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Police have found and destroyed more than 30 mature cannabis plants with a cultivation value of about $60,000 grow-ing on a roadside verge on the Whitford-Marae-tai Road.

A Police spotter plane located the plants on the Siberia hill bend grow-ing amongst scrub and bush on a bank above the road.

“There were 32 ma-ture and healthy plants - some over 3 metres tall and another 10 that had already been har-vested, all just metres off the main road between

Plane spots roadside cannabisa farm fence and the road,” says Beachlands constable Steve Webb.

“They were well-main-tained and had been fer-tilised. The grower had tapped into an adjoining farmer’s pipeline to ir-rigate them.”

Gloves, tools and bags were also found hidden in the scrub.

Constable Webb says the haul was part of an Auckland-wide Police operation targetting out-door grown cannabis crops.

“It was a good result - now we want to hear from anyone who may

have noticed people coming and going on the track above the road, by the old stockyards.”

He says Police believe the grower or growers probably walked down an old road and track near the entrance to the Whitford forest to reach the plot.

“You couldn’t really see it from the road - it was quite well hidden.”

The plants were pulled out and taken to a waste disposal site in Mangere to be destroyed.

Steve believes the grow-ers are likely to be local.

“If you can help us

identify these guys and prosecute them it will stop other undesirables coming into the area to buy cannabis from them.”

If you have any infor-

mation call the Beach-lands Police on 536-6130, drop into the sta-tion and speak to Steve, or ring the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.

Several of the mature cannabis plants.

Ormiston constables Luke Woolf (centre) and Lika Filipo ready to load the cannabis plants into a police van heading to a disposal unit. Beachlands constables Adrian Fisher and Aaron Mataira with the crop.

Fatal crashA fatal two car crash on

the Whitford-Maraetai Rd claimed the life of a 28-year-old Beach-lands man on Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred about 6am near the Waikopua Rd intersec-tion and part of the main road remained closed until midday.

The serious crash unit is investigatinig and the death has been referred to the coroner. Fire chief Shane Rutherford says the man was already dead when emergency services arrrived.

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Changes to alcohol laws means councils now have to provide evidence to show that alcohol bans are justified.

Parks and beaches throughout the old Manukau City Council area have alcohol bans in place from the old Ma-nukau council days. But many of these could potentially now be removed if there is no evidence of any alcohol related problems.

Of course, it’s bit of a paradox. A lack of evidence of any problem in areas that currently have alcohol bans may be seen as a reason to have the ban removed. But it can also be argued that the reason there is no evidence of problems is because the alcohol ban has done its job and should, therefore, remain in place.

Some places are fairly clear cut. For example, those of us in the Sunkist Bay Reserve area at Beachlands could probably put together a reasonably compelling case to keep the ban in place.

Before the ban there was a huge problem with disor-derly behaviour and hooning in cars at the reserve. This

resulted in many complaints to police and even a road-side meeting between residents and senior police officers.

Since the alcohol ban has been in place there have still been incidents, but nothing like as bad as it used to be. It’s the same at Maraetai Beach which is now a lot calm-er than it was before police patrolled the beach confiscat-ing any alcohol they found.

But with many less well known and less popular beaches, along with some of the smaller neighbourhood reserves,it may be less clear cut.

It’s early days in the process and there’s no need to get overly excited just yet. But at some stage the Franklin Local Board will be asking local communities for their input on whether bans should remain at their local re-serves.

So start collecting evidence. If there are incidents note the date, time and place. Better still, call the police. Start putting together a dossier and have it handy when the Local Board comes calling.

Otherwise it might be a return to the good old days of drunken louts, late night parties and squealing tyres.

Franklin Local Board’s budget may be so small it’s probably kept in a biscuit tin under the chairman’s desk, but its meeting agendas keep on getting bigger and bigger.

Last month’s is a whopping 229 pages (mostly reports and appendices) and full of mind numbing statements such as the following, which is part of a funding request from Te Whangai Trust to the Franklin Local Economic Development Board: “Assist in establishing a pathway for council environmental procurement to allow the inclusion of community social and cultural good achieved to be a consideration alongside price in contracted environmental council services.

Anyone got any idea at all what that actually means?

And I love the council’s optimism. The same agenda has a progress report on council capital expenditure projects in Franklin. It’s helpfully colour coded. Green is “No Significant Issues.” Orange is “Has Issues But Are Be-ing Managed.” Red is “Unresolved Issues Needs Escala-tion.”

And guess what? All 69 projects have a green sticker! Most of these projects are only at the “detailed design” state. Some are only at the “concept” stage.

So, yes, I DO have a significant issue with all of these: Will they ever receive funding and will any of them ever get past the design stage any time in our lifetimes?

It’s easy to come up with a concept plan. But show me the money.

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I am disappointed in the vote and views of our local councillor, Bill Cashmore, on the planned Ports of Auckland reclamation and the council’s 10 year plan.

With the Ports of Auckland reclamation plan, I very much side with the views expressed by Sir Stephen Tindall. The way Bill Cashmore and other councillors voted is very shortsighted and not what I suspect the vast majority of Aucklanders wanted from their elected members.

On the second issue, Bill wrote an article in the PC Times strongly supporting the Plan to increase rates by an average 3.5% over the next 10 years and to reduce the amount businesses pay.

While I note there is a plan to reduce the rate of lifestyle block rates nevertheless over the last four to five 5 years Whitford rate increases have been capped at the 10% amount (so much for Mayor Len Brown 2.5% promise!)

We now pay $4,174 pa in rates basically for a weekly rubbish collection and roading.

Other services are provided but if these were on a user pays basis then we would pay nothing.

There are no footpaths, water, sewage, street lighting etc out here in Whitford. (I’m not suggesting that we want these!)

To think over the next 10 years our rates on a compound basis will go up around 40% is a frightening prospect – given a current annual inflation rate of 0.8%.

From Bill’s reported comments, he seems to have been captured by the views and ideas from the Auckland City Council bureaucrats who appear to have little regard to living within the financial constraints required in today’s environment.

I must also comment on the financial folly of the City Rail Link. Who knows what the final cost will be – $3-4 billion, and for what ? Only 1.6% of Aucklanders presently use rail and it’s hard to imagine the figure increasing that much, certainly not enough to justify the huge cost.

As an elected councillor surely Bill Cashmore needs to reflect the views of the ratepayers in his area and not just his personal views. At the very least he should seek the support of the Franklin Local Board members. Ideally on such important issues as raised above he needs to poll ratepayers in his constituency.

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Last Friday started as a routine day for the crew of Coastguard Maraetai Res-cue One but soon got a lot busier.

The day began with the rescue boat being sent to to tow a 28 foot yacht from Islington Bay, Rangitoto Island, which had had a major engine fault and a blown out mainsail. On the way back to Maraetai after completing the job, the crew received a Mayday call from people in the water 500m from Kawakawa Bay. The rescue boat was half way there at full throttle when the order came in to stand down.

Maraetai Rescue One was then sent to Motuihe to tow a couple of 20 year olds who had got themselves over to Motuihe on their jet-ski, gone for a swim and then couldn’t get their engine started.

Luckily they were able to tie themselves to a ski lane marker and avoid being blown across Tamaki Strait.

The Maraetai rescue boat towed them to Bucklands Beach and then headed for home.

On arriving back at Maraetai, the crew saw a 30 foot yacht being washed up on the beach east of the wharf. It had broken its mooring line and was aground, side on to the sea and being pounded.

It was in less than a metre of water. Maraetai Rescue One Crew Member Frank Schomaker braved the conditions

and boarded the yacht. It was not known if someone was already onboard and injured. With some effort Maraetai Rescue One towed the yacht into deeper water and tied it up to another existing mooring.

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The 35-year-old solo dad was diagnosed with leukaemia a year ago and is now awaiting a bone marrow transplant.

Jackson lived in Beach-lands from the age of 12, attending Beachlands School and then Howick College. In his last year of school he cycled to and from Whitford to his part time job at the Gen-eral Store Restaurant.

He also began work-ing for Seaside Meats in Beachlands where he was given a butchery apprenticeship. He later worked at Meat Cuisine in Panmure and went on to be butchery manager at Pak ‘n’ Save in Man-gere.

Early last year Jackson was about to start a new manager’s position in New Plymouth, when he sought medical advice for back pain.

“He rang me from hos-pital the day he was diagnosed - I couldn’t fathom it - I thought they must have got the results wrong,” says Sheryl.

“But no, they tested him twice just to make sure.”

“They told him that he had the worst type of leukaemia - AML which is the most aggressive and if the treatment didn’t work he might have only five weeks to live.”

Jackson has s ince spent much of the past 12 months in and out of Waikato hospital under-going radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Sheryl says he respond-ed well to his treatment and in September was declared in remission.

But just two months later he began to feel unwell again. Sheryl describes the past year as an “emotional roller coaster” for the family.

A solo father of four young daughters, Jack-son’s children are cur-rently being cared for by aunts living in Tau-marunui.

“The whanau has re-ally rallied around. His aunts are looking after

his daughters, my lovely grandchildren, while I’m focusing on supporting Jackson through all of this,” says Sheryl.

She has now set up a link on the website www.givealittle.co.nz to raise funds for a special IV Vitamin C treatment the family hopes will as-sist Jackson in helping to fight the cancer, along-side his conventional treatment.

“The Vitamin C treat-ment is not subsidised by the Government and is expensive - nearly $200 per treatment but there have been reports of good results,” says Sheryl.

“Jackson has such a positive attitude and everything to live for with his beautiful young girls.”

“We want him to enjoy being the best dad he can be and for his girls to enjoy quality time with

him.”Jackson is currently

receiving more che-motherapy at Waikato Hospital before he can undergo a bone marrow transplant which will be carried out at Auckland Hospital in two months’ time.

Meanwhile Sheryl will lose her locks at Beach-lands Baptist Church, courtesy of Cooper Hairdressing on Sunday March 29 at 12 noon to raise money for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation New

Zealand. All are wel-come and donations will be collected on the day or go to the Shave for a Cure website and find Sheryl Witehera under shaves.

“Shave for a Cure not only raises funds for the foundation for research and specific needs, it also raises awareness of how unrelentless this disease is,” says Sheryl.

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Beachlands’ Sheryl Witehera and her son, Jackson, who is battling leukae-mia and awaiting a bone marrow transplant.


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Maggie Duggan outside an ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone.

Maraetai nurse in front line of fi ght against ebolaMaraetai nurse Maggie Duggan is back in Sierra

Leone, rejoining the fight against the ebola virus.It is her second trip. She had recently returned to

New Zealand (having completed quarantine proce-dures in England) after a five week stint with the International Red Cross.

She and her family moved to Beachlands two years ago from Britain. They moved to Maraetai in April last year.

An Occupational Health Nurse, Maggie has con-siderable experience working in challenging envi-ronments such as Iraq, Central and South America

“When the ebola crisis happened my skill set was perfect for what was needed,” she says.

Ebola has dropped out of the news recently, and

although the outbreak is trending downwards there are still 70 new cases a week in Sierra Leone.

“It keeps spiking, which you would expect. One case can produce an outbreak if not managed cor-rectly. They are still finding pockets and in those pockets it escalates,” says Maggie.

“If one member of a family gets it, all members of the family get it.”

“It’s quite heartbreaking when kids come in with their parents. They may have to be separated from parents who have the disease and then watch as their parents get really sick.”

She says there is no clear indication as to when the outbreak will end.

“It will last as long as it lasts. We are fighting it in so many different areas. The chain needs to be broken.”

Survival rates are improving due to early interven-tion and the early use of IV fluids, but Maggie says there is still a lot of fear about the disease.

“A lot of people deny they are affected because the thought of having it is so horrible.

“One lady buried four children and her husband before finally looking in the mirror and admitting she was ill.

Malaria levels are also high and the symptoms are similar, so many ebola victims prefer to think they just have malaria.

Maggie’s role as an occupational health nurse is different from other ebola nurses.

Her job is to look after the health workers and en-sure they are safe from the ebola disease and other tropical infections such as malaria.

Her role is to identify hazards and conduct risk assessments for those working directly with ebola victims.

She looks at how this is being done and ensures they are following correct procedures and protocols to protect themselves.

“We look at whether there are other interventions we can put in place to add an extra safety layer.

“If there is an incident then we have to investigate. Protective clothing sometimes shifts. Goggles go up, skin is exposed and you have to assess their risk.

“How long have they been in there, who have they been caring for, have they touched their face, are there any cuts on their face and if they have what were they doing in there in the first place?”

“It’s occupational health and safety. You walk through every single step, look at the risk, how high

that risk is and then make a decision,” says Maggie.

If the exposure risk was negligible/very low, it may be a case of monitor-ing the persons temperature for 21 days. If exposure risk was high, they may be put on a plane back home for quarantine and close monitoring.

Maggie’s next trip to Sierra Leone is due to start this week, although the situation changes rapidly in the ebola areas and deployments can change at the last minute.

This time she is going with a charita-ble organisation, the New York-based International Rescue Committee

“It’s a good charity and I’m happy to be going with them. I saw their advert in the US and was a perfect match.”

She is heading to Freetown where she will be staff health manager, travelling around the country looking after staff health and well-being, and ensuring they are following the correct

procedures.Maggie says ebola countries are

now getting the resources they need now but the big question is whether this will be sustainable and whether there will be investment into the health infrastructures.

Sierra Leone nurses have to work as volunteers for a year before they can be paid. Even then, they are not paid much and recognition of their skills is not high.

Prior to, and at the beginning of the outbreak,m they ahd to work without basic protctivr equipment such as gloves with some hospitals having no access to running water or soap.

“No health worker should be made to work without gloves or soap and water. It puts both the nurse and patient at risk.

“That needs to change and their places of work need to be safe places of work,” says Maggie.

Now is the ideal time of year to control moth plant before it spreads

its seeds around the re-gion.

Moth plant is an inva-sive vine that is a seri-ous pest in Auckland. It smothers existing na-tive vegetation and pos-es a significant threat to our native forests, urban reserves and gardens as it grows quickly and dominates other plants, making it difficult for them to grow.

The plant produces creamy, waxy, tubular flowers over summer, and in autumn, starts to produce large, choko-like seed pods, with each pod producing be-tween 250-1000 seeds.

When the pods dry and split, these seeds are easily spread by wind and can travel up to 30 kilometres and remain viable for many years. Removing these pods before they split is vital to limiting the spread of moth plant.

Moth plant can be eas-ily controlled by pulling out seedlings or digging out larger vines, includ-ing the root system. If your plant has pods, re-

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For vines you cannot dig out, cut the vine around 20cm above ground and apply a pi-cloram based herbicide (Vigilant or Triumph gel) along the 20cm of stem to the ground.

It is important to revis-it the area and remove any seedling re-growth and aim to re-vegetate the area with grass or plants to prevent further seedling germination.

Moth plant’s milky white sap can irritate skin, so people should wear gloves and long sleeves when doing control work and wash hands well after han-dling moth plant. The seed pods are also harmful if consumed by humans or animals.

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AFFORDABLE - "PROJECT 33" - LATE $600,000'SThis classic is being brought back to life after being an investment property for some years. The rejuvenation has begunwith the kitchen area, where a timeless black and white theme enhances this character bungalow. There is a new under-bench oven and hobb, plus plenty of bench space and storage. The verranda is a favourite cool place to sit enjoying apleasant outlook to the old oak tree that offers dappled shade and a great picnic spot. There is plenty of extra parking andthe section is fully fenced and gated.

You will need to bring your innovative decorating ideas as the interior yearns for a make-over. This property is a short walkto Sunkist Bay beach and Pine Harbour Marina and cafes.

The owners can accommodate a very short settlement - meaning you can be nesting here real soon.

Here is a property with loads of Potential and an Opportunity you cannot afford not to miss.

Source of Info: Property GuruView Online www.lovegroverealty.co.nz ID#PMK13113Address: 33 Beachlands RoadOpen: Sat & Sun 1:00 - 1:30pm

021 448 191mob:09 555 9136ddi:

Karen Hay

Pohutukawa Coast OfficeProfessionals Lovegrove Realty Ltd

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The Harcourts Beachlands team would like to congratulate Scott Strong for achieving Number 5 Sales Consultant

in the Northern Region at latest Harcourts Awards

Congratulations Scott Strong

Beachlands Real Estate Ltd, Est. 1972 — Licensed, REAA 2008 | Ph 09 536 6121 | Email [email protected]

I am not a real estate sales person so as a rule I try to avoid real estate cliches such as “rustic charm.” But it’s a cliché I can’t escape with this Carlton Cres gem.

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Brianne Bignell 021 400 979 ah 536 6922 [email protected]

FEATURE PROPERTY: March 13, 2015

Maraetai - For Sale: Expressions of Interest

The Zincalume and Shadow Clad exterior, open plan living, secluded garden full of native trees and shrubs, hidden walkways and board walks make it most definitely rustic. And no-one will argue that it has plenty of charm.

While on the subject of cliches there’s one I invented a while back: “Tardis House”. This is another example. It’s bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside (Dr Who fans will know what I’m talking about!).

Down a long driveway and to the front door which gives the impression you are about to enter a quaint little cottage. But step inside and you literally stop mid-stride with surprise. It enters into a room that is true open plan. In that the living area, dining area and kitchen all occupy a single huge open space. Despite being open plan, it still has an intimate feel with plenty of windows for the sun and a Metro fire for the winter nights. The kitchen is big with rangehood, stove, cooktop and plenty of bench space.

Next to the kitchen a long corridor leads to a series of bedrooms. Down the left side are two big bedrooms and a tiled bathroom with both shower and bath. On the end is a small room that could perhaps be a nursery. On the right side of the hallway is a huge master bedroom with

a floor to ceiling window that frames a magnificent view of the Maraetai forest slopes, along with access to the outside deck. There’s an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

Back to the main entrance and to the left is a good sized laundry and a big studio-style bedroom.

Outside a wooden deck runs along two sides of the house including the side facing the forest slopes with room for outdoor furniture and a bbq. It’s all hidden by a hedge comprising a variety of natives. On the lower level is a boardwalk that runs the width of the section to a stand alone studio or sleepout.

Carry on round the corner to a series of stepped flower or vege beds that are a work in progress, as is a raised garden area that has recently been cleared. This could be re-seeded as lawn, or landscaped for more gardens. The hidden path continues round the house and back to the top of the driveway.

This is a home in perfect keeping with its surroundings, offering maximum privacy, ideally suited to a young family or perhaps someone with artistic tendencies. I loved it.

~ Duncan Pardon

76 Carlton Crescent, MaraetaiExpressions of Interest to be received by 4:00pm Tuesday 24 March 2015 (unless sold prior) Open Saturday & Sunday 1:45 - 2:15pmrwlighthouse.co.nz/BCH20156


42 Wakelin Road, BeachlandsPhone 536 4990www.barfoot.co.nz

1Beachlands 24 Beachlands Road

GIGGLES....Take advantage of all the hard work the owners have done renovating their 3 brm home. You’ll not have to think about new kitchens or bathrooms. You wont have to pick up a paintbrush or reseeding the lawns, it’s all been done! It’s a total grinner.(lol)

Auction: 12:00pm 24 Mar 2015 at Manukau Sports Bowl (unless sold prior)View: SAT/SUN 3:00 - 3:30pm www.barfoot.co.nz/538007

AUCTION

Ian BoswellM 027 285 9314A/H 09 530 8403E [email protected] 09 536 4990

Mark Van EttenM 027 523 2245P 09 536 7284E [email protected] 09 536 4990

NEW LISTING

Beachlands 51 Intrepid Crescent

Boasting plenty of comfort and “stretch out” space with 2 living areas, 5 bedrooms, a modern spacious kitchen (complete with butlers pantry), open study, 3 plus bathrooms and... a great big triple garage! This one has the right stuff, so get in for a look before somebody else gets to say “Honey I’m Home”.

For Sale: View: SAT/SUN 2:00 - 2:30pm www.barfoot.co.nz/540177

Nicolette HaleM 027 702 9157

E [email protected]

Beachlands 09 536 4990

Mark Van EttenM 027 523 2245

P 09 536 7284

E [email protected]

Beachlands 09 536 4990

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Clevedon 87 Creightons Road

For Sale: $1,400,000

View: By Appointment Onlywww.barfoot.co.nz/536448

Richard Sumner

M 027 292 4754

E [email protected]

Clevedon 09 292 8348

Country Cottage with LandThis 1908 Country Cottage has been relocated from Cambridge and lovingly

restored to its former glory.Set on a large grazing block of 15.2634 hectares (approx. 38 acres) with good

shedding and the old milking sheds as well this is something rare and special.The house has 3-4 bedrooms and has been

tastefully modernised throughout.

NEW LISTING

Beachlands50 Wakelin RoadJust 300 metres from the beach, shops and school means you can leave the car in the garage. The current owners have delighted in this architecturally designed 4 bedroom family home and refer to it as “ the house of smiles”. A very special opportunity awaits the discerning buyer!

Matthew BrownM 027 549 4673A/H 09 536 4150Beachlands 09 536 4990

Alexandra CameronM 022 065 7646A/H 09 536 5883Beachlands 09 536 4990

For Sale: By NegotiationView: Saturday/Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pmwww.barfoot.co.nz/539224

NEW PRICE

Beachlands55 First View AvenueStep inside & you´ll find a stylish modern brick & tile home within minutes of the beach. Offering 3 large bedrooms, open plan living and dining. Presented in great condition and located in one of Beachlands most sought after streets. View now & fall in love... at First View.

Mark Van EttenM 027 285 9314A/H 09 530 8403Beachlands 09 536 4990

Stuart FitzpatrickM 027 668 0287A/H 09 536 4985Beachlands 09 536 4990

For Sale: $849,000View: Saturday/Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pmwww.barfoot.co.nz/535540

CLEAN FILL WANTED!

FREE TIPPINGAny quantity of clean topsoil or clay.

Local, fully consented tip-site.Inquiries to

Mark: 021 758 963 Marc: 0274 724 442

Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Football Club is preparing for the 2015 season and has recently formed a Senior Club.

A recruitment drive is now underway to attract senior players.The club is looking to the future with a view to developing a

player skill base for under 19 and above grades.The club already plays Golden Oldies and President grade rug-

by, but wants to cater for a number of younger players looking for a team.

Senior grades are looking for coaches with a solid coaching background, to assist a couple of others rugby enthusiasts who are keen to assist with coaching and management duties.

The junior club continues to thrive with a coaches and manag-ers training morning planned for March 14 and ongoing support systems being implemented throughout the 2015 season.

More growth is expected right through all grades especially the Rippa Grades for Under 6 and Under 7 ages.

This is a great way for boys and girls to experience rugby in a

fun format. Sponsorship is also being encouraged and local businesses cn

enquire about the sponsorship packages available. Important dates are:• Junior & Senior Rugby Muster and Registrations: 11.30am

sharp at Te Puru Park, this Saturday March 14. This is a fun day for the whole family a “meet and greet” your coach and team, with a free BBQ.

Every Wednesday night there is “Boot Camp” training for tackle grades only (Under 8s to Under 13s) 5.30pm onwards now until Easter. This is to help assist the players with their fitness before team training starts. Players are asked to contribute a gold coin donation. Parents are also welcome to participate.

• The new season starts: on May 9. For all new enquiries please email [email protected]. ref: Matt for junior players and Phil for senior players. Information: www.beachlandsmaraetairugby.co.nz beachlandsmaraetairugby.co.nz

Rugby club ready for new season

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The 120th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Wairarapa off the coast of Great Barrier Island passed almost unno-ticed except for one Maraetai local with a particular connection to the indirect outcome of the disaster.

Jim Kilgour, one of New Zealand’s leading philatelists has a pas-sion for Great Barrier Is pigeon post stamps, having been responsi-ble for the largest col-lection of the specialist genre in the world.

The advent of Pigeon Post in New Zealand came about after the SS Wairarapa maritime

tragedy which saw the loss of 130 lives on the vessel bound for Auck-land from Sydney.

The sinking highlight-ed the isolation of the island as it was 75 hours before news of the trag-edy reached Auckland.

Jim says with only a weekly steamer to Great Barrier it could take two weeks to re-ceive an answer to a letter that only had to travel 65 miles.

More than a year after the disaster, the North-ern Steamship Compa-ny organised an excur-sion so relatives of the Wairarapa’s dead could visit the graves on the island.

Jim says the New Zea-land Herald decided to use homing pigeons to fly the news report of the trip to Auckland for coverage in the next day’s edition.

A sturdy little pigeon named Ariel carried the record-weight message of that period on this occasion (five sheets of letter-sized paper) from the island, leaving Try-phena soon after 5pm and arriving in Auck-land at 6.45pm.

That message was the forerunner of the world’s most famous pigeon post.

Jim began collecting stamps 70 years ago towards the end of the second world war after his grandmother gave him a stamp album. Over the years he built up a general collection of New Zealand stamps along with a lot of stamp rarities and col-lections of World War II postal history.

But it was in the 1960s that the Great Barrier Pigeon Post became his passion.

“It was a unique sub-ject that had a complete

story to go with it - something which every philatelist aspires to,” explains Jim.

The 300 pigeon post stamps and message forms have had pride of place at many in-ternational philately exhibitions, earning Jim accolades around the world and winning him four gold medals and the grand award at philatelic exhibition in America during 1979 and various awards in New Zealand and Aus-tralia. .

One particular set of triangular pigeon post stamps in his collection has become one of New Zealand’s most unique sets.

The only one of its kind in the world, Jim’s

SS Wairarapa anniversary remembered by stamp collector

Shortly after Waitangi Day, the House resumed business for the year. I am in Wellington on Tues-days, Wednesdays and Thursdays – during sitting weeks – attending to my Parliamentary duties. On Mondays and Fridays I will continue to meet con-stituents and community groups in the Electorate.

Next month we’ll be moving to new premises lo-cated at 7 Wesley Street, Pukekohe. Located in the Pukekohe Plaza complex, the new offi ce will have ample car parking in the plaza itself and out the front of the offi ce. I warmly invite you to come and visit us when we make the move shortly after Easter.

I’ve written before about tackling the issue of cockle pillaging at Kawakawa Bay and I’m pleased to report that progress is being made. A meeting with the Min-istry for Primary Industries (MPI) and members of the community was held recently. Six action points were agreed to and a survey of cockle numbers will be car-ried out over the next two months. The Ministry has confi scated three vehicles belonging to people who were caught with numbers far exceeding the legal limit. The message is loud and clear – limits will be enforced and breaking the rules will not be tolerated.

Over the last month I’ve visited some interesting places and met some incredible people throughout the electorate. I presented the Meat & Wool Cup at the Franklin A&P show late last month. This event is well-organised and is always a pleasure to attend. On a similar note, I got the chance to see the Equine Hospital at Karaka on Sims Road. This veterinary practice is an excellent, purpose-built facility capable of performing a range of equine-related procedures. I also got to see the mobile surgical bus at the Pukekohe Hospital and even witnessed a dental procedure in action. This state-of-the-art facility is a great example of a private-public partnership setup and the Government’s focus on providing better public services for New Zealanders.

Last week I got to try out the ‘Jaws of Life’ for myself with the Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade. They at-tend to over 450 incidents annually and are a great bunch of people who give their time to help others in the time of need, and I applaud their stellar work. I also visited Mrs Ruth Simpson, who turned 102 last week. What a wonderful achievement!

If you would like to make an appointment to see me, please call Barbara or Jane at my offi ce on (09) 238 5977. I am typically available on Mondays and Fri-days. I look forward to meeting and talking with you. Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Andrew Bayly MP, 12-18 Seddon Street, Pukekohe

By ANDREW BAYLY MP for Hunua

what’s on ?

the family centre

church ph 2928 061family centre ph 292 3085www.clevedonpresy.co.nz

(Years 7/8)

also

sunday servicesTraditional Service – 9.30amFamily Service – 11.00am(with Kidz Club & OK Club Yr 7/8)

Kawakawa Bay - 9.30am

friday youthJCYG - 3.30pm(4.30pm start)-6.00pmCYG (Yr 9-13)

- 7.30-10.00pm

Mon 10.00am Growing Herbs and Companion gardening Claire EmeryTues 9.15am Young Mums & Tots Walking Group Intercultural eventWed 9.30am Sewing and Craft - Elvene StevensonThur 9.15am Senior Exercise - Cath Neike 10.30 am Garden Party & Entertainment at the Chapmans 7pm Plunket First Aid courseFri 9.00 am Tai Chi Jack Jin 10.30 am Art Class - Marian Sharp

For full details of the term’s programme contact Heather Chapman on 021 714 274 or 292 3085. Also see

Facebook page - Clevedon Family Centre

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Parish

Beachlands Hall, 49 Wakelin Road

Welcomes you to Mass at 5pm

Saturday • Children’s Liturgy and

• Sacramental programmes• Returning or New Catholics programme

Major sponsor

In associaton with the Maraetai Beach Boating Club

Saturday 21st March 2015Snapper - Kingfish - Trevally - Kahawai

Tickets $50 each (incl entertainment)$5 entertainment only (50 available)

We are very lucky to get Danny Black. You won’t be disappointed

Heaps of spot prizes including an AIR NZ Mystery Break

Limited to 130 entrants (for women 13 year and over)Please note: EVERY person present on the Saturday night needs

to have a ticket of either kind to enter this event in the upstairs bar. NO CHILDREN please as the entertainment is R18 and space will be limited

which is also a Fire Safety issue.

Ph: MBBC office for tickets 536 6649 ext 2 or email [email protected]. Download Entry Form

and rules from our website www.maraetaiboatclub.org.nz

(in the event of bad weather all prizes will be drawn)

Mangere Bulk Seafoods

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entire Great Barrier Pi-geon Post collection now resides safely at Ti Papa museum where it can be viewed by any-one interested, but only by appointment.

Jim, who handed over his treasure five years ago, is pleased the col-lection is in safe hands, being properly cared for in perpetuity.

Meanwhile, Jim hopes to organise a commem-oration for the 125th anniversary in 2019 of the sinking of the SS Wairarapa.

“I’d like to organise something and it may be that New Zealand Post may release a com-memorative stamp or a special occasion date stamp.”

PICTURED RIGHT: Jim Kilgour with a book-let containing information on the Great Barrier Island Pigeon Post.

Police are again urging residents to call 111 im-mediately they spot suspicious activity after a sto-len vehicle was dumped close to Sunkist Bay early on Monday morning and the three offenders took off in another vehicle stolen the same morning from Maraetai.

Locals called Police but the offenders had gone before officers arrived.

The dumped white Subaru Impreza station wagon was registered to a Weymouth address while the Nissan station wagon was stolen from Te Pene Rd in Maraetai earlier that morning.

“A local resident called it in after hearing vehicles and then seeing three people running across the re-serve,” says Beachlands constable Steve Webb.

Another resident later told Police he had been keeping an eye on activity down by the locked beach reserve gates for 10 or 15 minutes before the vehicle was dumped.

In another incident a Whitford resident scared off burglars who had taken cash and jewelry from their home and followed the vehicle.

“Unfortunately the resident didn’t call it in straight away and that vehicle went on to be involved in two other burglaries the same day,” says constable Webb.

“If you see something call it in immediately either to 111 or to the crime reporting line on 261-1300 .”

Call 111 immediately forsuspicious vehicles


$10 or have Stall for $20 and promote your busi-ness. Phone/Text Sheryl 536 6947 or 027 806 9519 to bookSATURDAY MARCH 14: Also Saturday March 21. Movies Alfresco. Fencible Walk, Picton Street, How-ick, 8pm Frree. Howick’s only open-air cinema. A selection of movies will be projected onto the Picton Centre’s wall in Fencible Walk in the heart of the Village. A weekend outing for all ages. Grab a bite before or pack a picnic, pull up your beanbag or blan-kets and snuggle down for a movie. March 14, Malefi cent; March 21 Ju-manji.MONDAY MARCH 16: 10am - 12pm and ev-ery Monday during term time Pohutukawa Coast Plunket Play-group - Come along for a coffee while the kids play at our relaxed playgroup. Pre-school-ers and their caregivers welcome at Beachlands Memorial Hall, 49 Wakelin Road. Gold coin dona-tion. MONDAY MARCH 16: 10 am at the Clevedon Family Centre. Growing herbs & Companion Gardening with Claire Emery. Claire will share all you need to know about growing your

WHAT’S ONFRIDAY MARCH 13: And every Friday during term. Maraetai Beachlands Playgroup. Playtime ses-sion for children under 5 years and babies. Come for a coffee/tea and chat with other parents or caregivers. Indoor and outdoor play area with lots of toys. Any further info contact Louise 536 4281 or Sarah 536 5013. FRIDAY MARCH 13: And every Friday during daylight saving at 6pm. Social Bowls at Maraetai Bowling Club. Bowls and tuition provided. Men $5 women a small salad please. Ph. Derek at 5364626 FRIDAY MARCH 13: St Mark’s Anglican Church, 104 Maraetai Drive: Sing along to your favourite old songs from the 1940’s - 1970’s, when songs were still singable! 2pm - 3.30-ish pm with Afternoon Tea; $2 donation. All wel-come. Need transport? Call Christine 530 8601.SATURDAY MARCH 14: Beachlands Mini Market & Car Boot sale at the Beachlands Chartered Club 9am-12noon. Bring the family along for a fun morning with a variety of stalls and Sausage Sizzle, Quick Fire Raffl es and Country Music. Collect up your unwanted items and have a Car Boot for

NEEDS YOU!Coastguard Maraetai are looking for volunteers

to join our unit.Being a volunteer is life changing, as well as lifesaving.

You will receive free training to learn the skills required to crew on a rescue vessel.Interested in finding out more? Call Mike Sommerville on 021 765 742

or visit www.coastguard.co.nz/about-us/our-volunteers

A meeting of the Franklin Local Board will be held at 9.30am on Tuesday 24 March 2015 in the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe.

Franklin Local Board meeting

Find out more: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Beachlands Maraetai

RUGBY 2015

Rippa Grades — Ages 4-8 NO tackle, similar to touch rugby Boys and Girls

Junior Grades — Ages 8-10, Boys and Girls

Competition Grades — Ages 11-13

Adults — Seniors, Presidents, Golden Oldies

REGISTRATION &

TEAM MUSTER FOR ALL NEW &

RETURNING PLAYERS

This Saturday 14 March

11.30am SHARP

at Te Puru Park Fees only $100

(Cash, Cheque or Eftpos) Includes player pack

ENQUIRIES: call Matt: 027 227 5065 email: [email protected] web: www.beachlandsmaraetairugby.co.nz facebook.com/beachlandsmaraetairugby

If you cannot make it and have NOT yet registered please email us

Love living on the Po-hutukawa Coast? Then help keep our beaches beautiful.

The community is in-vited to a beach clean up this Saturday 14 March.

“We all love summer days spent at the beach, especially the beautiful beaches on the Pohutu-kawa Coast,” says a Te Puru co-ordinator Nikki Ferigo. “Let’s help keep them looking clean and beautiful by giving an hour or two of our time to pick up and sort rub-bish.”

Nikki says Te Puru became involved with running the beach clean-up three years ago in conjunction with Beach-lands School, which had been running a beach cleanup for a number of years.

“We started the com-munity side three years ago, working in partner-ship with the school to cover as many beaches as we could because there was a need.

“We a l l walk the beaches, going fishing, swimming or paddling and see the litter. Many people pick up rubbish when they see it but there is no other com-prehensive clean up of our beaches.

“We not only pick it up,

we also record what the rubbish is and where it is found.”

The results are collated and given to Love Your Coast, an offshoot of Sustainable Coastlines, to help build a picture of what rubbish is occur-ring where in the Hauriki Gulf.

Nikki would like to see an action group formed to run more regular beach cleanups.

This year’s cleanup has received funding from Franklin Commu-nity Board to purchase re-usable gloves and rubbish sacks and Pink Bins is providing a skip.

Volunteers are asked to meet at the Te Puru Sports and Community

Centre any time from 8am to collect equip-ment . Bring s turdy shoes, sunhat and sun-screen and a re-usable water bottle

All rubbish collect can be dropped back at Te Puru by 12 noon.

On their return all vol-unteers are invited to a sausage sizzle sponsored by Meat To Please.

The top entries for the Pohutukawa Coast Chil-dren’s Environmental Art Competition will be on display at Te Puru, along with information and historical displays.

For more information or to book a bech to clean, contact Nikki at Te Puru on 536-5360

Beach clean-up Saturday

own herbs. Learn what to plant to ensure a great crop. Talk about Autumn crops for your vege garden. Take home some cuttings to get started. Cost $5. Bookings please - contact Heather Chapman 2923 085 or [email protected] WEDNESDAY MARCH 18: Memories of Prague, 1pm-2pm $10 The formi-dable fl autists, Professor Uwe Grodd and his doc-toral graduate, Agnes Harmath-Parkin return to Uxbridge, accompa-nied by dynamic pian-ist, Flavio Villani. the trio’s return brings outstand-ing chamber music. These master musicians will present highlights of the fl ute duo reper-toire, a programme that showcases virtuosic fl ute works from Europe and beyond. At the Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Ux-bridge Rd, Howick. Ph: 535 6467THURSDAY MARCH 19: Cinema showing of The Noble Family. 8pm Tick-ets: $8. Mexico’s big-gest box-offi ce hit of all time takes satirical aim at the idle rich when a self-made mogul tricks his three spoiled-rotten kids into believing they are paupers. You don’t have to be from Tijuana though, to recognise the

character types being satirised with such fi nesse by the fi lm’s fi ne troupe of comic talent. At the Uxbridge Creative Cen-tre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, How-ick. Ph: 535 6467MONDAY MARCH 23: At 10am at the Clevedon Family Centre, Hay bale Gardening with Elaine Balemi. Learn how to make easy to construct, no dig hay bale gardens. Make a garden to suit your space –small to large. Grow the best crops ever with minimal fuss and no weeding. Great for winter crops. Bookings please - contact Heather Chapman 2923 085 or [email protected]

MONDAY MARCH 23: Year 4 – 8 Franklin Prima-ry Schools Triathlon. Te Puru Park. For more de-tails and registration visit www.bsgevents.co.nz and click on Beachlands Triathalon.SUNDAY MARCH 29: A special commemoration marking the 150th an-niversary of the Waikato Immigration Scheme. The Clevedon com-munity is being invited to a guided cemetery walk (12.15pm from the Clevedon Presbyterian Church cemetery), then time for a picnic lunch at the McNicol Homestead before a 2pm ceremony at the Clevedon Bridge Historic Reserve.

SATURDAY APRIL 4: Orere School Gala, 9am to 1pm. Raffl es, rides, stalls, white elephant, stall holders. Call Cindy on 2922 181. For donations, call Orere School on 2922 736

THURSDAY APRIL 9: Pohutukawa Coast Community Associa-tion monthly meeting, 7.30pm, Maraetai Coast-guard Rooms, members welcome

Te Puru Community Centre PO Box 134 Beachlands

P: 09-536-5360 F: 09-536-5223

www.tepuru.co.nz

Please make sure your child brings morning tea, lunch, drink, shoes and a hat everyday!!!

REGISTRATIONS OPEN MONDAY 16th March 2015 - BOOKINGS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED WITH FULL PAYMENT AT TE PURU OFFICE

Full Day (7.30am to 5.30pm) $33.00 Part Day (9.00am to 3.00pm) or (8.30am – 2.30pm) $22.00 Trip Day $40.00 Office hours: 9am – 6pm Mon to Thurs, 9am - 5pm Fri. OSCAR approved subsidies available.

Our programme is for children of all abilities.

MONDAY 6th April

Easter Monday

Te Puru is closed

MONDAY 13th April

There will be games, games and more games – and Spin Art. Easy peasy and lots of fun.

WEDNESDAY 15th April

Come play Fitness Bingo with us – work in teams to meet the challenges and fill in your team card.

THURSDAY 16th April

Practise baking Anzac biscuits for Anzac Day, have you tried adding Chocolate chips before?

FRIDAY 17th April

Trip day to Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Mini Golf. Remember your sunhat, warm top, food and drink bottle!

TUESDAY 14th April

Junior Pirates (and Tinker Bells), Captain Jack Pukeko is coming to spin a yarn or two! Plus Happy Kids Face-painters will be here. Senior Pirates will battle it out with Mobile Laser Tag. Trip day rate applies.

TUESDAY 7th April

Join us as we belatedly celebrate Easter with decorated Easter egg biscuits, easy Easter craft and games galore!

THURSDAY 9th April

We will have fun trying out our sliding skills on our decorated cardboard sliders. Seniors will be on the big hill at Omana Farm Park.

FRIDAY 10th April

We are off to the movies at Monterey Cinemas to see “The Book of Life.” Juice box and popcorn provided. Trip day.

WEDNESDAY 8th April

We will be taking the bus to Lloyd Elsmore Pools, juniors in the morning and seniors in the afternoon. The AquaRun will be available in the afternoon (must be able to swim). Trip day.


PETS / ANIMALS

HEALTH & BEAUTY

FOR HIRE

BRACKS DOG GROOMING

Summer is here, so is the heat. So give your pooch a lovely treat

– Bath, Dry, Trim and Pamper and make your doggy a happy camper.Call Denise 09 536 4639

DINING GUIDE

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FERTILISER: Chicken manure fertiliser supplied, carted and spread. Also lime spreading. Ph: Neil 021 724 327/ 299 6486

SHAVINGS: In wool- sacks - sawdust also available. Ideal for horse stables and calf pens. Ph: Ph: Neil 021 724 327 or 299 6486.

BUYING/SELLING

CARS WANTED

PERSONAL TRAINER: Enhance your health & fitness and get motivated at Envision Personal Train-ing Studio. 1-on-1 and pairs sessions for all ages. Ph: Garyth: 021 2991 482

CLEVEDON ANIMAL FARM: Family farm walks, pony rides and children’s parties. Visit our website:w w w. c l e v e d o n a n i -malfarm.co.nz or call Lynn on 292 9231 Clevedon.

DOG TRAINER: Fiona Bailey. Qualified Dog Trainer. Flexible Training Options Available. Ph: 536 5388 & Mob 021 243 8089

WOODSPLITTER: for hire. Split your own wood now. Dry hire or with operators. Ph: Leighton 021 752 687.

Professional & Trade Services From Page 11

Service Centre

Eddie GauselM: 0274 308 538 Fx: 536 7084

A/H: 536 7083Email: [email protected]

• Sales & Service• Domestic Pumps• Filters • UV Purification

PUMPS

Whitford Village

Pumps, Filters & BoresInstall & Service

Complete Water Treatment Systems

530 8872

Malmaks Water ShopWATER

WEB DESIGN

42 Wakelin Rd, Beachlands

VET ON PREMISES:Mon, Tues,Fri, Sat 9am-12 noon; Wed 2-6pm

OPEN:

www.franklinvets.co.nzPh: 538 0010 E:[email protected]

Franklin Vets BeachlandsMon,Tues,Thurs, Fri 9am-5pmWed 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-12 noon

VETERINARY

DARRYL SMITH STAINLESS FABRICATIONS LTD

DARRYL SMITH STAINLESS FABRICATIONS LTD

Ph: 266 8774 or Fax: 267 1104 Email: [email protected]

• Alloy Boat Repairs • Alterations & Custom-made Accessories a

Specialty, Including Architectural Alloy, Stainless Steel & Steel Fabrications

STAINLESS FABRICATIONS

SITUATIONS VACANT

Call: Julie 09 536 4484 or021 175 1644

renewbeautyroom

beauty therapy / make-up

• Blend Method Electrolysis• Facials

• Waxing • Lash/Brow Tinting • Manicures & Pedicures

• Make-up for Weddings or Special Occasion using MAC Cosmetics

• Gift Vouchers available

PINE HARBOUR MARINA PH: 536 4659Mon: CLOSED Tues: 9am-4pm Wed-Sun: 9am-late

Friday’s from 4pm till late Italian Pizza Nightsmall plates, platters, wine tasting, events

Also available for private functions/[email protected]

133 Whitford Park Road, WhitfordPH 530 8936 www.turangacreek.co.nz

Down to Earth Wine Bar OPEN:

THURS/FRI 11AM - ’TIL LATE, SAT/SUN 11 AM - 5PM

REUNIONS

Hours of opening:Wed & Thurs - 6pm-late

Fri & Sat- 8am- lateSunday - 8am- 5pm

442 North Road, only 4 kms from Clevedon Village T: 09 292 8539

* Terms & conditions - Dates valid for: 04.03.15, 05.03.15, 11.03.15 and 12.03.15. 10% off meals only, excludes

beverages. Must present this coupon in original form, at time of purchase for discount to apply. Not in conjunction with any other voucher or offer

10% OFF MID WEEK DINING!*

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Are you a Qualified MECHANIC?WE NEED YOU!

Do you have WOF AVI, NZ Qualified Mechanic with around 7 years’ experience

Please send CV to: [email protected]

or 536 666457 Third View Ave, Beachlands

GARAGE SALES

CARS WANTED: Dead or Alive. Top dollar paid. $150 to $700 for any small car. $500 to $5000 for vans, utes, 4WD & trucks. Free removal. Ph: 0800 33 33 98

0508 762 766 www.robsonkerr.co.nz

0508 762 766

FULL property management at only 7% + gstFREE tenant finding service

NO EXTRA FEES (conditions apply)

CALL us today for your

free rental appraisal

LABOURERS:Labourers wanted for Concreting work. Please call Murray 027 4985 267.

CNC WATERJET CUT-TING OPERATOR Required for Takanini based company. Ma-chine and material han-dling exp. an advantage Valid NZ drivers licence required . Apply to [email protected]

35 CARLTON CRES, MARAETAI (access from Coney Lane) 8-12am Saturday 14th March. Fishing gear, tools, household items etc.

PROPERTY SERVICES

Ruean ThongPh: 536 5749 or 536 5719

HOURS: DINNER 7 DAYS FROM 5-10.30PM45 WAKELIN RD, BEACHLANDS

Fresh, Healthy and DeliciousFULLY LICENSED/ BYO WINE

NOW AVAILABLEThai food combo only $15 a main

Also Chicken Pad Thai only $12 a mainDine-in or Takeaway

~FREE delivery every day except Fri & Sat, minimum order $50~

PUBLIC NOTICES

The Pohutukawa Coast Times is looking for advertising sales repsto help with our busy workload. Experience is preferred but not

essential. Must be well-presented, self-motivated, reliable, friendly and

work well with people. Flexible hours. Work from home.

Call Fran on 536-5715 or email [email protected]

ADVERTISING SALES REPS

OPEN: SUN to WED 11.30am – 8pm; THURS to SAT 11.30am – 8.30pm

Visit: www.theflyingpizza.co.nz FOR MENU DETAILS

TELEPHONE 536 44002/5 MARAETAI SCHOOL RD, MARAETAI

FREE DELIVERY to Maraetai and Beachlands from 5pm (on orders over $40)

GREAT PIZZA- NO JOKE!

WHAT DO YOU CALL A PERSON WHODOESN’T LIKE PIZZA?

REUNION:Ngamatea School Cen-tenary, Whangaehu Val-ley, Easter Saturday, April 4 2015, with an afternoon gathering and evening barbecue. Phone 06 342 8827 or 06 342-8561,[email protected].

ACCOMMODATIONFLATMATES WANTED: Flatmate(s) wanted for large old homestead in Clevedon Village $150pw + expenses. Ph: 027 597 3648

PROFEET: Mobile Foot-care. Nail clipping and filing, corn and hard skin removal, ingrown toenails, footbath and massage. Qualified service in your own home. N.S.I. Quali-fied. Health Protection licence - Alk City Cncl. Ph: Nicolle Janssen on (09) 291 9298 or 021 134 1575TO RENT: Clevedon/

Maraetai. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living. On 1 hectare garden maintained by owners. No garage but good parking. Fenced, electric gates, sea and rural views. Max 4 peo-ple. Not suitable for young children. Long term $595 pw. Ph Tony 2928083.

Beachlands Community Trust - Community

Garden UpdateDue to unforeseen

circumstances the Board is currently investigating a

number of options to re-site the Community Garden Project.

A list of volunteers are enthusiastic about the value of this project, and we are keen

for a viable area to be ready for initial development before winter.

In the meantime all offers of material, time, ideas and

resources are welcome. If you would like to be involved please contact Faye Clark at

0274 88 15 87.

DRIVERS: Wanted for casual part time work. Must have ‘P’ Licence endorsement. Contact Coast Shuttles on 0274 722 613 or 536 6488 or email [email protected]


WORK WANTEDA1 HEDGES/TREES/STUMPS: Trimmed, re-moved, or chipped for mulch or landscaping. Inorganic removal and section clearing. Ph: 536 5955, 021 056 0793CARPET CLEANING: Clean your carpets now to NZ standard. 2 brm unit cleaned from as little as $79, 3 brm from $99. Single rooms, upholstery, rugs. Free deodorise. Ph: Shane 536 6397 or mob 0800 747 262

CHIMNEY SWEEP: Mike Johnson- 10+ yrs experience. Prompt ser-vice, no mess. Report provided. Book now to beat the winter rush. Ph: 536 6394 or 021 251 0324 HANDYMAN You name it... renovations, DVS installation, garden-ing, retaining, fencing, landscaping, trellis, light building and mainte-nance work. Ph Gary 021 90 30 20 or 536-6358.HOME HELP AVAIL-ABLE: Personal care, post-op care and re-habilation; respite for caregivers, transport to appointments, general housework and shopping etc. Beachlands, Marae-tai, Whitford, Clevedon areas. Ph: 021 0293 7985LAWNS: Cheap, quality lawnmoving. Ph: Param 021 0835 0555MOWER/CHAINSAWREPAIRS: All small en-gine repairs, mowers, ride-on mowers, chain-saws, weedtrimmers, and chain saw sharp-ening. No job too small. Free pick-up local area only. Ph: 536 5621 or mob 027 308 7777PAINTER DECORATOR: Interior & exterior repaints also new work. Reliable with refs avail.Ph Rob 0211 848 173PLASTERING: Fix, Stop, Skim, Gib Cove 19 years experience. No job too big or small. Free quotesPh Logan 021 1845 601 or 536 7058 PROPERTY S’VICES: No job too small! Gib stop & paint, brick & block lay-ing, tiling, paving, prop-erty maintenance. Ph: Dean 536 5164 or 0221 361 620WINDOW CLEANING: Window’s in/out,exterior house wash,gutter clear-ing. Exp operator, Ph Keith at Panoramics 0272 453 444 or 530 8136WOOD CHIPPER: Wood chipping service. Up to 60mm dia branches. Full service, cutting, chip-ping, spreading and clear-ing available. Ph Gary 021 90 30 20 or 536-6358.

Professional & Trade Services Guide

Newspaper advert

coastal landscapesD E S I G N B U I L D P L A N T M A I N T A I N

[email protected]

09 536 5377 027 237 9172

LANDSCAPING

LEGAL

tel 273 2173 www.sanctuarytrustlaw.co.nz

TheFamily Trust Specialist

Jacques Vannoort, LLM

Julie’s Home Grown Nursery18 First View Ave, BEACHLANDS

OPEN 10am – 4pm WED TO SUN

536 4266 Mob 027 270 6792email: [email protected]

• Potted Colour • Shrubs • Topiaries • Grasses • Trees • Bedding Plants

PLANTS/SHRUBS

Call BRETT on021 501 421

or 536-6592Certifying Plumber & Gas Fitter

More than 20 years’ experience

For ALL Domestic & Commercial Work

• All Plumbing Maintenance • All Gas Maintenance• Pumps & Filters• Water Tanks• UV Sterilisation• Rain Water Harvesting

• Electric Hot Water Cylinders• Gas Water Heating• Gas Fire Places• New & Existing Housing

K.DadziePLUMBING GAS FITTING

DrAINLAyING LTD

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Call SHAY on 0212 767 797

• Renovations • New Homes • Pumps • Spouting• Hot Water Cylinders • All Plumbing Repairs

YOUR plumber living on the Coast!

Quality workmanship no matter the size of the job

Call Mark on

24 HOUR CALLOUTPensioner Discounts

Local Beachlands-Maraetai Craftsman Plumber

www.fordplumbing.co.nz 022 601 3216

Ford Plumbing

PLUMBING

HEALTH & FITNESS

ELECTRICIAN

PH: 536-4076MOB: 021 769 964

FREE Quoteswww.pohutukawaelectrical.co.nz

No job too small - No job too big!Fast, reliable service.Qualified lighting designer

BINS

WHITE WASTE LTD ph: 0800 720 710

Your Local Skip Bin Supplier

APPLIANCESGRAYMAC APPLIANCE SERVICES

For repairs to:Fisher & Paykel and all major brands of stoves,

fridges, dishwashers,washing machines, dryers etcFor prompt reliable service

Ph: GRAEME McCORKINDALE 535-5093Authorised Whirpool service centre

PINK BINS3, 4.5, 6 & 9 metre bins 3, 4.5 metre hardfill bins

We are reliable and we recycle!Ph: 0800 PINK BINS (746-524)

Email: [email protected] www.pinkbins.co.nz

www.marinadentists.co.nz

Visit your LOCAL dentist for all your dental needs

PINE HARBOUR

HOURS: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat 9.30am-2.30pmAfter Hours Appts by Arrangement

Dr Alex Mechkov BDS DENTAL SURGEON, BSc, Dip.Dent.Technology

Dr Juliane Techima BDS DENTAL SURGEON

Nor West House

Ph: 536 4361E: [email protected]

MARINA

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GYM & GROUP CLASS MEMBERSHIPSPERSONAL TRAINING

TENNIS & SQUASH COURTSPOOL

09 536 7231 WWW.PERFORMFITNESS.CO.NZ

YOUR TOTAL HEALTH & FITNESS SOLUTION

Your Local Registered ElectriciansPh 536 6800

For prompt professional electrical services with a smile• www.awe.co.nz• [email protected]• free quotes

Providing electrical services on the Pohutukawa Coast & throughout Auckland

BUILDER

Online Booking Availablewww.sanctuarydental.co.nz

Unit 20, 2 Bishop Dunn PlaceBotany, Auckland09 273 2173

Opening Hours:Mon & Wed: 8am - 6pm

Tues & Thurs: 8am - 8pmFri: 9am - 6pm

Sat: 9am - 2pm

you should love visiting the dentist...

We offer:• Sleep dentistry for relaxation and anxiety • Holistic and amalgam free dentistry• Free dental treatment for young adults from year 9 to 18 years old* • Payment options: GE, Farmers, Q Card*Terms and conditions apply, contact us for full details

Full Comprehensive DentalAssessment including:2 x-rays &Panoramic OPG Imaging(Full Mouth Digital X-ray) $60

Online Booking Availablewww.sanctuarydental.co.nz

Unit 20, 2 Bishop Dunn PlaceBotany, Auckland09 273 2173

Opening Hours:Mon & Wed: 8am - 6pm

Tues & Thurs: 8am - 8pmFri: 9am - 6pm

Sat: 9am - 5pm

you should love visiting the dentist...

Full Comprehensive DentalAssessment including:2 x-rays &Panoramic OPG Imaging(Full Mouth Digital X-ray)

$60We offer:• Sleep dentistry for relaxation and anxiety • Holistic and amalgam free dentistry• Free dental treatment for young adults from year 9 to 18 years old* • Payment options available

*Terms and conditions apply, contact us for full details

Makethe right

choiceabout your

dental care

• Teeth whitening• All ceramic tooth filling materials using Cerec3 cad-cam 3D technology

• Permanent tooth replacements with dental implants• For gum health and maintencance call our hygienist Shelley Chadwick

• All aspects of general dentistryEvening appointments available

Call us now on 530 8461 or 530 8271 Whitford Village, Whitford, Auckland

David Cain B.D.S (UK) Rick Parfitt B.D.S. Shelley Chadwick

David Cain B.D.S (UK)

We are dedicated to your personal well-being through dental health

BRANDING

PROPERTY SERVICES

Clinton GoreNZ Registered ElectricianAccredited Heat Pump Installer

• Commercial / Shopfitting • Residential / Renovations • Heat Pumps /Air ConditioningM 027 779 7777 E [email protected]

DENTAL

ph Rodger on 021 659 677 www.digitalaerial.co.nz

-additional outlets -relocation set up -freeview set up -TV aerial install

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL

• Building/House Washing• General Waterblasting• Roof Cleaning• Gutter Cleaning

• Window Cleaning• Carpet Cleaning• Pest Control• Upholstery Cleaning

Phone: 0508 932 532www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz

AERIALS

SHOP ASSISTANT: re-quired for two busy fro-zen food shops in Beach-lands and East Tamaki. The successful applicant will be required to work between the two shops Thursday to Saturday and should be reliable and honest. PH Johanna 0272100972 or email [email protected]

Looking To Let Your Property?

We can assist in finding a tenant and offer aCOMPLETE PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT PACKAGEALL FOR A FIXED ALL - INCLUSIVE FEE

Call David Jones Today!Property Manager - Beachlands

M 021- 0736389Beachlands | Maraetai | WhitfordClevedon | Hunua | Paparimu | Ararimu

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Clevedon | Hunua | Paparimu | Ararimu


ACCOUNTING SERVICESSheryl Lane, chartered accountant 530 8219Ian McLennan, CA www.iwm.co.nz 536 6715Diane Myers CA, [email protected] 292 9470Beanies2U, call Tanya chartered accountant 536 6297ACCOUNTING & BOOK KEEPINGFair Value Accounting, Natasha www.fairvalue.co.nz 536 5195ACUPUNCTUREElaine Lin, Beachlands - ACC accrediated 021 299 2694AERIALS, TV & HOME THEATRESmart Home Technology. Freeview, aerials, phone jacks, TV outlets, home theatre, new home prewire. Phone Sunny 0800 786 266 or 027 2841 325Auckland Wide Electrical 536 6800, 021 998 665AGGREGATESBeachlands Building & Hire Centre 536 6567ALUMINUM WINDOWS:www.windowrenovations.co.nz Repairs and Replacements 021 297 2320APPLIANCE SERVICINGAxial appliance servicing [email protected] 573 0877 ARCHITECTSPeter Diprose www.diprose.co.nz 530 9065 or 021 125 1498ARCHITECTURAL PLAN & DESIGNRoss J Willoughby 530 9358ASPHALTAsphalt & Civil Projects Ltd 527 8718, 0274 969 817AUTO ELECTRICIANMobile Auto & Marine 0800 662 352 Alert Auto Electrical, Alan 021 176 4214BEACHLANDS STORESGo to Mo’s 536 6505Liquorland Beachlands 536 6345Beachlands Building & Hire Centre- hardware, hire and garden centre 536 6567Karishma Foodmarket 536 6601Meat to Please 536 6866BEAUTY THERAPYMaraetai Day Spa 536 4453, 021 036 6237Electrolysis Hair Removal 536 5377, 027 536 5377BED & BREAKFASTBrookwood Lodge (Beachlands) 536 6975BLIND SERVICESVen Lu Ree Blind Services For all New Blinds Plus Blind Cleaning and Repairs – www.vlr.co.nz 0800 999 229Onsite Blind Cleaning & Repairs 528 1657 or 296 3237BOBCAT & TRUCK HIREClevedon Bobcats, Dennis Marx 021 275 8544BRICK & BLOCK LAYINGDave Stones 021 287 0188BUILDERSKelvin Storm LBP 536 6119 or 0274 745 039 Bryant Builders Ltd 0274 935 507 or 2928 777Neal McKendrick Builders 2928 583 or 0274 374 896Xact Construction, Greg Waterhouse 530 9032 or 021 878 071Dean Hartshorne Builders Ltd 536 5645 or 027 536 5645Homing Instincts Ltd, ph Gareth Price 021 618 181 or 536 6422Cleave Building & Civil Ltd 577 3193 or 021 322 258specialistbuilders.co.nz Craig 0800 54 64 64 or 021 392 092NAS builders Ltd Neil 021 079 2589BUILDING CERTIFIERSCompass Building Consultants Ltd 272 2269BUILDERS SUPPLIESMorton Timber Co. Clevedon 292 8656CAR DEALERChris Broadhurst Motor Co 027 457 2379CHANDLERYMarina Supplies (Pine Harbour) 536 5157CHILD CARE CENTRESLilly’s Locker Montessori preschool 530 8697CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUBotany CAB for free, confidential advice & information 271 5382 (Botany CAB) 576 8331 (Pakuranga CAB)CLOTHING ALTERATIONSFrom Hems to Wedding Gowns - Call Cathryn 963 4107COMPUTER SERVICESAndrew WhatWhyWhen.com 0220 HELP PC or 536 6514 CONCRETE WORKAsphalt & Civil Projects Ltd 527 8718 or 0274 969817Bellingham Concretes 536 5220 or 0274 533 05918yrs exp. Drives, paths, floors etcCOUNSELLINGYour Direction, www.yourdirection.co.nz 021 240 4242DECKINGA1 Decking & Landscaping Construction~ Decks, Pergolas, Garden Sheds etc. 0204 001 8401DENTISTSSanctuary Dental 273 2173– Dr Yvonne Vannoort, Dr Abraham Thavamani, Dr Sylvia Hong – Dr Shayeste Irani – Hygienists Michelle Felton, Caron Thorne, Helen Lu Whitford Dental Group 530 8461 or 530 8271– Dr Rick Parfitt & Dr David Cain – Hygienist – Shelley Chadwick 530 8461, 530 8271Anthony Hunt Dental Ltd, Dr Anthony Hunt, Clevedon 292 9071Marina Dentists Pine Harbour 536 4361DENTURESHowick Denture Services 534 8113 DIGGER & TRUCK HIREHolland Landscaping www.hollandlandscaping.co.nz 0800 200 360Entwood Enterprises 021 767 743 or 534 2481The Little Digger 027 278 0335 or 536 4424

DOCTORBeachlands Medical Centre 536 6006Maraetai Beach Medical Clinic 536 5292DOGS, CATS & PETSClevedon Kennels and Cattery 292 8789Howick Country Kennels & Cattery 530 8664Brookby Lodge accommodation for dogs & cats 530 8675Fairfield Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Clevedon 292 8852Noah’s Ark mobile inhome pet care 530 8136Riverlee Pet Lodge, Clevedon 292 8789DOG GROOMINGBracks Dog Grooming 536 4639www.brackscats.co.nzDRAINLAYERSMike Forde Contracting Ltd (reg. drainlayer) 021 636 816J & R Hack Drainage 021 367 431Bay Earthworks 0274 925 771DRILLINGDrillforce – water bores, divining, pump advice 09 267 9100EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONB/M Playcentre Mon-Fri. 9am-12 536 6015in Beachlands School grounds Whitford Pre-School Centre 530 8726Clevedon Kidz Early Childhood Centre 2928 358Coastal Kids 536 6737Coastal Kids Pre-School 536 5313Stems From Home Professional In-Home Child Care 536 7103Connections In The Home (In-Home Child Care) 533 3512EARTH MOVING CONTRACTORSHenri & Lynda Habraken 0274 961 472, 536 6806Coast2Coast Earthworx Ltd 536 4536, 021 364 536Mike Forde Contracting Ltd 021 636 816Padlie-Hall Ltd 533 0917, 027 243 7156Cleave Building & Civil Ltd 577 3193, 021 923 076Digginit.co.nz 5 tonne digger & mini truck, holes drilled 027 656 2270 www.brookbycontracting.co.nz 3.5t w Augers 530 9290 or 027 530 9290ELECTRICIANSAuckland Electrical Services 536 4074, 0274 741 579Auckland Wide Electrical 536 6800, 021 998 665Pohutukawa Electrical 536 4076, mob 021 769 964Positive Electrical Services 021 801 606Powered Up Electrical 021 660 065 , 299 1122Down to Earth Electrical 027 779 7777 ENGINEERING & WELDINGM & K Anderson, onsite engineering 09 948 2160 or 021 02677369Amediate Engineering Ltd 265 2200, 021 725 609Clevedon Garage – Design/Build/Repairs/M’nance 292 8289ENGINEERS - CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL/STRUCTURALCLC Consulting Group Ltd 576 3276FARM KILLSKevin Rogers 292 4725FENCING CONTRACTORSCraig McLeod 027 292 5844Shilo Urlich 027 256 6813White Fencing 2928 064, 0274 957 868FIREWOODIgnition Firewood 0800 WOOD NOWFLOORINGAll About Floors, Darrel 570 5300, 021 688 875FLORISTClevedon Flowers, www.clevedonflowers.co.nz 292 9540FRAMERSHowick Frames & Gallery 534 1307FUNERAL DIRECTORSEnsom Funerals (John Ensom) 266 9942 or 524 6765Fountains Funeral Directors & Monumentalists -Papakura, Franklin and Manurewa 298 2957 or 266 6177Howick Funeral Home Robert Johnstone - Mark Rowley 534 7300 Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage 279 9098Resthaven Funeral ServicesRachel Benns & Raewyn Proctor 533 7493, 267 2530Souly Funerals Beachlands 0800 47 68 59GARAGE DOORSRepairs & Service, Metro Garage Doors 263 6608GEOTECHNICAL SERVICESFraser Thomas Ltd 278 7078 GIBSTOPPINGAlpha Drywall, Geoff 022 027 0290 or 536 6653Wayne Mackenzie 021 882 276 or ah 530 9031Greg Brown 021 067 6104, ah 536 5989Tony Hardyment -stopping & painting 0274 966 394, 536 6477specialistlinings.co.nz We fix, stop, and paint 0800 54 64 64Mark Mangham, small to large jobs: [email protected] 021 456 275 ah 536 4140GIFTS, SOUVENIRS, FLOWERSClevedon Woolshed Crafts/Gifts 292 8615GLASS AND GLAZINGManurewa Glass 266 7794Howick Glass 535 4180GRAPHIC DESIGNNikki Croxford www.clickcreative.co.nz 536 7142, 021 920 630Kirsty Black www.kgb-folio.co.nz 536 5421, 021 549 193HAIRDRESSINGLes Chevaux Hair Salon 536 5559Hair 4 You - hair salon 536 6658Spirit Hair-Makeup-SprayTanning 536 6855Nobel Hair Design 536 5805Hair Do’s @ Maraetai ph Denise 536 4571Look @ Me, Whitford, ph Charlotte 530 8939Cooper Hairdressing, 16 Te Pene Rd, Maraetai 027 329 1781

PRINTERC&D Print 2929 167 or 021 107 6750 PROPERTY MANAGEMENTBarfoot & Thompson Beachlands 536 4990Harcourts Beachlands Real Estate 536 6121, 0276 480 240Rent People Ltd 0800 426 580RobsonKerr Property Management 0508 762 766Ray White Lighthouse Licensed Real Estate 536 7011PUMP SALES & REPAIRSAuckland Electrical Services 536 4074, 0274 741 579Franklin Water Ltd - 0800 826 525Pump Service Centre 536 7083, 0274 308 538Water Pump Specialists 536 5447, 0274 982 419Malmaks Water Sho 530 8872, 021 353 158REAL ESTATE AGENTSBarfoot & Thompson Beachlands 536 4990Barfoot & Thompson Clevedon 2928 348Barfoot & Thompson Whitford 530 8292Harcourts Beachlands Real Estate 536 6121Ray White Lighthouse Licensed Real Estate 536 7011Professionals 555 9136ROOFING SERVICESEastern Roofing Services, ph Steve 536 5875, 021 865 615SCAFFOLDING Scaffold Connect Ltd 09 215 4855 SECURITY SYSTEMSADS Security Ltd (alarms & monitoring) 536 6860Armstrong Smarter Security and Alarms 09 274 0999SEPTIC TANK CLEANINGSST Services phone Rob 09 2947611 or 0274 967430SHEEP SHEARINGMr Clip Ltd - sheep, goats, 276 1219, 0274 853 234SHUTTLESCoast Shuttle-local hire & airport trips 536 6488, 0274 722 613Omana Shuttles - Airport Transfers 536-5935SPRAY TAN SPECIALISTSColour Me In 536 6766 Mob 027 662 9897SURVEYORS - LANDHollier Greig & Associates 2928 745McInnes, Read & Lucas Ltd 2987 288Fraser Thomas Ltd 2787 078Churchill Land Development Services Ltd 2734 182CLC Consulting Group Ltd 576 3276SWIMMING POOLSPeninsula Pools Ltd 0274 958 861, a/h 530 9115Bluestone Pools Ltd 021 2731 779, ah 536 7125Partridge Pool & Spa 299 8659TANK CLEANINGJohn’s Farmlet Services 0800 327 653TREE WORKTree stump grinding (NZAT) 530 8741 or 0274 989 080TYPESETTING & GRAPHIC ARTSteve 536 5276TYRES - SALES & SERVICEMaraetai Automotive 536 6542Pohutukawa Motors 536 6664 UPHOLSTERY & CANVASStackpole’s Upholstery Ltd 274 8585VALUERS-PROPERTYProperty Valuations Ltd, Papakura 299 7406, fax 299 6152Seagar & Partners Ltd, Charlene 272 9660 or 021 945 806VETERINARY SERVICESFranklin Vets (Beachlands) 538 0010Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 9am-12noon, Wed 2-6pm for vets on premises.WALLPAPERINGWallpapering 021 1748 466 or 536 5899WATER DELIVERYBeachlands/Maraetai Water Supply 273 9763Beachlands Water Service 536 6508Clevedon Water 292 8099Whitford Water Supplies 530 8164Rural Water, freephone 0508 787 254 or 021 765 628John’s Farmlet Services & Water Supplies 0800 327 653The Original Johns Water Supplies 536 6696 or 530 8155Maraetai Blue Ltd 536 6437, 027 536 6437Carlton Haulage 0800 420 246Coastal Water Cartage 0508 COASTALTodd Wheeler Transport Ltd 0508 426 246 or 0274 752 832Seaview Water 0508 732 843– $250 for 17,000 litres; $225 for 13,500; $180 for 10,000WET AZZ – keeping it local 0800 WET AZZ (0800 938 299)WATER TANK CLEANING & REPAIRSFranklin Water Ltd – 0800 226 525 Green Clean Co ($100) 0274 982 419 or 536 5447Rural Water, freephone 0508 787 254 or 021 765 628John’s Farmlet Services 0800 327 653WATER TREATMENTAnthony Preston Ltd, 167 Moore St, Howick 534 5127, fax 535 6353Malmaks Water Shop 530 8872, 021 353 158NZ Water Filters Ltd 576 9649 or 021 138 7679WEDDING VENUETe Puru Centre 536 5360Maraetai Beach Boating Club 536 6649Brookwood Lodge, Beachlands. Garden setting. Ceremony only. 536 6975 or 0274 796 453WEIGHT LOSS HYPNOTHERAPYVirtual Gastric Band www.avrilcarpenter.com 021 626 805WINDOWSwww.windowrenovations.co.nzRepairs and Replacements 021 297 2320 WINDOW CLEANING/HOUSE WASHINGPanoramics 530 8136 or 027 245 3444BEST Property Services 0508 932 532 or 021 366 615

HANDYMAN SERVICESLocal Handyman: 536 5050 or 021 156 7370Oakes Landscaping/Building Services, Gary 021 903 020Lifestyle Property Services Ltd 536 6735, 0272 533 336HAY & HAYLAGE CONTRACTORMcInnes Contractors Ltd 0274 992 648HEALTH & FITNESSPerform Fitness 536 7231HIRE & GARDEN CENTREBeachlands Building & Hire Centre 536 6567HOME APPLIANCE REPAIRSGraymac Appliances 535 5093HORSESManufacturing Horse Leads 021 653 041IMMIGRATION ADVICELicensed Advisor - Lisa Seaborn 0210 229 9588INTERIOR DESIGNDesign consultant Toni Hedgland 536 7018(home furnishings, drapes, colour consultant) 0274-597301 KITCHENSLa Bella Kitchens Ltd, 530 9092www. labellakitchens.co.nzKitchen Craft Ltd www.kitchencraft.co.nz 09 274 4221For Sizzling Kitchen Design & Cabinetry – Ph WarrenInhouse Design & Concepts Ltd 021 272 1974, 536 4625LANDSCAPINGCornerstone Landscapes Ltd – For All Aspects Of Landscaping 530 9126 OR 021 312 266 OR 021 412 110LANDSCAPING/GARDEN SERVICESHolland Landscaping www.hollandlandscaping.co.nz 0800 200 360Eastside Landscapes 021 484 158LAUNDROMAT7 DAYS, at GAS Maraetai, 536 4218131 Maraetai Drive, MaraetaiLAWNMOWING & GARDENING SERVICESPohutukawa Coast Lawns 536 5830, 021 072 7799The Keane Gardener, phone James on 021 292 1679Greenacres – Stephen Howe 292 4165, 021 2266 753Ride On Mowing - Scott 021 02475434 / 537 2966Henry & Max Lawn & Garden Service 533 6018, 0210 556 309LAWNMOWERS SALES/ SERVICE/ REPAIRSB’lnds/M’tai mower/chainsaw repairs 536 5621 027 308 7777Reliable Lawnmower Services 278 5592 LAWNMOWING (LARGE AREAS)Holland Landscaping www.hollandlandscaping.co.nz 0800 200 360Kingcraft Mowing & Gardening 021 447 095LEGAL SERVICESSwayne McDonald & Co (Beachlands/Maraetai/Whitford) 265 2700John Burton - Maraetai & Beachlands 536 5279 or 299 7780Sanctuary Trust Law, Jacques Vannoort, LLM 273 2173LOCKSMITHSLocal Locksmith - Tony 536 5050 or 021 156 7370Armstrong Smarter Security 0800 506 111MARQUEE HIREMegan www.maraetaimarquee.co.nz 536 5771, 027 438 5130MARRIAGE CELEBRANTHelen Rutledge 027 245 5837 or 536 5981Neil Hamilton 027 224 2265Lyn Buchanan 021 135 3643 or 536 6774MASSAGE THERAPYHolistic Therapeutic Practitioner available, Whitford For appointments phone 021 749 517 MECHANICAL REPAIRSClevedon Automotive Ltd 292 8441, 0274 743 918Maraetai Automotive 536 6542Pohutukawa Motors, 57 Third View Ave, Beachlands 536 6664 Clevedon Garage & Tyres Ltd 2928 289Clevedon Motorcyles & Machinery 292 8927,021 2544 686MIRRORSHowick Glass 535 4180OUTBOARD REPAIRS / MARINE ENGINEERINGEastern Marine ~ Outboard, Petrol & Diesel Motors 536 6252 PAINTERS & DECORATORSDTS Wright Contracting Ltd 536 5239 or 021 40 1094 S.T. Taylor, Member of Master Painters 021 912 515Mustills Painting Services 536 4356, 027 619 26194U2C Decorators 027 648 3565specialistlinings.co.nz We fix, stop, and paint 0800 54 64 64PANELBEATERS & PAINTERSWhitford Panelbeaters 530 8695Pristine Autobody, Panel & Paint 262 3757Auto Collision Panel & Paint 534 2190PERSONAL TRAININGWOWFIT Personal Training-James 0800WOWFIT, 021 771 015PEST CONTROLCoastal Pest Solutions (including rats, rabbits,possums, wild cats, pest birds, wasps & bees) 536 6020, 0273 932 125Pestblasters-R-Us 0800 888 338PHYSIOTHERAPISTUltimate Physio unit 4 45 Wakelin Rd, B’lands 536 5904, 272 9294PLASTERING (SOLID)Bruce Parsons 021 981 812PLUMBERSSMS Plumbing 0212 767 797Call The Plumber Ltd 24/7 service 536 5516, 027 202 3212Ford Plumbing - 24 hour callout - phone Mark on 022 601 3216PLUMBERS & GASFITTERSAshby Plumbing & Gas 2922 445, 0272 553 499K. Dadzie Plumbing/Gas call Brett on 021 501 421, 536 6592

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