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ll We asked General Manag-er, Andrew Garey what hap-pened, why are they in this po-sition and is it possible to make up the fifty million dollars they need?

He replies, there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the Steel Mill is under pressure due to certain global dynamics that have shifted a lot in the last six months. At the centre of this shift is the Chinese steel mar-ket which has gone into mas-sive over-supply and resulted

in downward pressure on steel pricing across the globe. In ex-plaining just how big the Chi-nese steel market is, Andrew says “China could produce New Zealand’s annual steel needs in about three hours in an afternoon”. This has forced the mill into loss making terri-tory.

Andrew says they have two options; the first option is to cut costs (with a target of fifty million dollars) or the second option would be to look at as-set closures or a restructuring of assets.

Andrew says the team is real-ly focused on delivering on the savings they need and is con-fident that they will get there. If they are not able to deliv-er that plan then the only al-ternative left to New Zealand Steel would be to close parts of the mill. Andrew says he is pas-sionate about the mill and be-

lieves it is a great business and is an icon across Franklin and New Zealand. The team will be doing everything in their pow-er to ensure the mill is here for another 50 years.

Andrew says the next ten to twelve weeks will be critical for the project team to implement a cost saving plan.

Pictured below is Andrew in better times during the Steel n Wheels festival where the steel mill continues to play an im-

portant role in the hearts and minds of thousands across Franklin.

With the community in mind we asked Andrew what part of the mill would be most affected or closed should the team not be able to deliver on the needed savings within the ten to twelve weeks. Andrew acknowledged that it was not an easy answer, how-ever, the mill would most like-ly need to look at the steel mak-

ing part of the business with a view to importing hot rolled coil rather than manufactur-ing it – this would affect basi-cally half of the mill’s produc-tion facilities. However, if you start mothballing steel mak-ing, you start putting pres-sure on other facilities down-stream. The team is still review-ing exactly what the alterna-tives could look like, but there is no doubt any change that in-volves mothballing sections of the mill will be dramatic. At a minimum, 500 people at the mill could be displaced but, as mentioned, there may be implications for other parts of the mill that mean the changes could be bigger than that.

Andrew’s goal at the mo-ment is to chase the fifty mil-lion dollars as hard as he can and, in so doing, get the mill into a stable position in a very low global pricing envi-

China could produce New

Zealand’s annual steel needs in

about three hours in an afternoon”

The steel mill, a big part of who we are and what we do.

ronment. The steel mill will need to compete with Chi-na on price and at levels that could be around for a num-ber of years.

Andrew acknowledges that the staff at the mill are nervous because whatever path is taken, there will be jobs lost.

Story continued on page 3

ll An intricate map of New Zealand, embroidered on lin-en by Chris Wills has won the IHC Art Awards 2015 and a $5000 prize. Page 3

ll Daniel van Tiel has been named the Auckland Region’s Registered Master Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year. Page 8

ll The Steelers had to swal-low another loss against Hawke’s Bay’s Magpies in their ITM Cup campaign, the second loss in a row. 5

CoMMuNityChris Wills wins IHC Art Award

buSiNeSSAttitude earns top apprentice award

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In explaining just how big the Chinese steel

market is, Andrew says

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Always read your paper with interest and enjoy your coverage of local events that concern a lot of us.

One big question that I have, as we in this area are being treated as second class ratepayers, is – How do we get out of this Super City mess and back into Franklin as we knew it. Feel sure that if there is a way then Papakura would join us also.

I have heard through the grape vine that Warkworth are very upset with the way they are being treated and are thinking of doing the same.

It is very hard to convince this huge conglomerate of what is called the Auckland City Council that Auckland is not just Queen Street or the Viaduct Basin or a train thingy from Britomart to K Road, but now takes in a huge area outside of the afore mentioned.

They increase our rates, send out parking wardens to suck more funds out of the area, God knows what is next – for what in return? Keep up the good work and perhaps one of these days we may have a win in our favour.

Glyn Judson, Pukekohe.

Super City What?

Just read the Train Network Performance table pub-lished 25/8/2015. I’m staggered by the figures, could you check them for me. On a weekday, roughly 550 to 600 passengers board the train to travel from Pukekohe and return. There are 32 return services – 64 trains one way. So patronage is averaging less than 10 per train @ $10.50 for a fare all the way from Pukekohe to Brittomart. Gross income for train is $100. Is this how my $113.85 Transport Rate promoted by councillor Bill Cashmore will be spent, subsidising a hopeless economic disaster? I have decided to get some value from my $113.85 rate, by lodging heaps of complaints to AT, and getting the money spent on my road.

David Slack, Glenbrook

Pukekohe Rail

I agree with the comments of concern about the Kitch-ener Road / Collingwood Road intersection. When ap-proaching the intersection on Kitchener Road, it is an awk-ward angle to look for traffic which often speeds around the blind corner down the hill on Collingwood Road.

This is made worse during election periods when all the election signs are erected on the grass reserve next to this intersection.

The best and safest solution would be to stick a rounda-bout in at this intersection.

R. Ambry, Pukekohe

Blinded by Design

We all know we were sold a lemon with the ‘Super City’. Did anyone really believe we were going to save millions? I had to check my calen-dar in case I had been drinking too heavily and skipped six months of my life and woken on April 1. Nope. It’s true.

We now have the Animal Management Bylaw 2015. This bylaw is designed to keep horses safe on Karioitahi Beach. Now don’t get me wrong I love animals, they’re delicious. I don’t mind horses, although I’d never own one myself. So we need to keep them safe from hoons on the beach. I’ve seen some sights but often times it’s the mess they leave behind broken bottles, rusted wrecks of stolen cars, it’s terrible.

Many years ago when my children were nippers in the Surf Life Saving club we had to contend with motorcycle heroes on one wheel, noisy cars weaving at speed along the hard packed sand, long cables stretched along the beach connected to some type of flying machine, inconsiderate fishermen sending kites out right beside the flags and galloping horses – yep, even the horsey crowd had an element of the irresponsible and careless amongst their ranks, all right outside the club rooms and immediately behind the flags.

So now we need a permit to use the beach. Unless it is in the des-ignated zone for horse trailers, or to launch or retrieve a vessel, why on earth do we need a by-law when the beach is a designated road, complete with a speed limit and other compliance issues? Obviously, to me at least, this is the result of lobbying by someone with a vested interest in horses. Why am I concerned? Well for a start I can no longer do a spur of the moment trip down the beach to go fishing, the surfers in my family now need to apply in advance if they get a weather op-portunity to go surfing near the river mouth. We can no longer drive responsibly on the beach taking friends for a sightseeing tour. Well actually we can. All we need to do is apply for a permit. Great, I bet that will go through the system at light speed.

That’s not my biggest concern though. We have paid someone to put this through the council to become law. One it placates the people who ride their horses on the beach. Two, it gives the council power to drive around and hand out infringement notices to people who have broken no laws but haven’t applied for their permit. What a pile of horseshit! I’m the first to admit that there are irresponsible fisher-men using the beach but that applies across the board so this is not a grumble about horse riders, some are conceited for sure, some are reckless too but most are as community minded as the rest of us.

If there was consultation with the community I didn’t see it. Neither in my capacity as a local who uses the beach, nor as a member of, what is possibly, one of the largest sporting clubs in the district, es-pecially as we have a significant presence on the beach. If the council are worried about public safety and illegal activities then involve the police force, that’s what they are for. Look after your constituents or we won’t look after you.

Abridged - Michael Parker, VP Counties Sport Fishing Club

Sold a lemon with the “Super City”

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closely with employees and sup-pliers to minimise the impact while achieving the savings needed. An-drew appreciates that this way is far better than the possible alternative which could see hundreds leave the mill. He is confident that the em-ployees understand the situation the mill is in, and have demonstrat-ed their support to make the sav-ings needed.

When asked if the steel mill would ask the government for as-sistance or a bail out, Andrew said no. He felt it was important for the steel mill to take ownership of this problem and fix it. However, he felt that the government could take an active role in maintaining an envi-ronment which would put the steel mill on a level playing field global-ly. The government could ensure it does not add additional taxes to New Zealand Steel, such as the emissions trading scheme, while other mills around the world do not have the same costs applied. There is a review of the emissions trading scheme later in the year that could have significant implications for

New Zealand Steel. The govern-ment can also ensure that New Zealand’s anti-dumping legislation is not watered down – a number of other countries have already taken action against China and it would not be good for New Zealand to be-come a dumping ground for Asia’s excess steel. Illegally dumped steel has the capability to destroy the mill and local hard working com-munities at the same time.

Andrew was asked what he want-ed to say to the Franklin communi-ty – what message did he personally want to share?

He replied, “This is extremely tough for everyone involved. I’m passionate about Franklin and the mill. Over the next ten weeks I want the Franklin community and all who work or supply the mill to know that we will do everything in our power to continue to run the mill effectively, while delivering the savings we need.

“We want to make sure the mill continues to contribute to this great community, supports its staff and everyone associated with the mill for many years to come”. An-

drew wanted to make one thing ex-tremely clear, they may be chasing fifty million dollars in cost reduc-tion but they will never compro-mise the safety of their employees. He says “we won’t sacrifice the en-vironmental side of our business and the role we play in the region or in New Zealand. We will focus on making the reductions and the savings with as little impact on our staff, the community , our suppli-ers and our customers as possible.”

We ask where to from here?“We have loosely ten to twelve

weeks before we need to present a rock solid plan at the AGM in mid November. We will need to demon-strate that we have implemented at least half of the savings required and have a clear workable plan to deliver the balance.

This plan needs to be convinc-ing to the board and to ourselves or we will be forced to go down a much different path than any of us would have hoped for. I am resolute in my commitment to deliver the necessary cost reductions we need to make this work.”

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An intricate map of New Zealand, embroidered on linen by Auckland artist Chris Wills has won the IHC Art Awards 2015 and a $5000 prize.

Chris, 42, who lives in Waiuku, used counted cross-stitch to illustrate the map, complete with the New Zealand Coat of Arms, place names and extras including boats and a lighthouse.

Auckland cartoonist and illustrator Dylan Hor-rocks, one of three judges of this year’s Art Awards, says Chris’ work is painstaking and thorough. “It’s kind of like a little love letter to New Zealand. It’s got simplicity, combined with this obsessive detail,” he said.

Fellow judge Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, co-found-er of WORLD fashion, says she was really drawn to the map. “The work is exceptional.”

Chris Wills’ a ‘Love letter to New Zealand’ wins IHC Art Awards

Boh Runga, musician and jewel-lery artist, another of the judges, says the piece is something she would love to own. “It’s just beautifully done and very detailed.”

Chris’ mum Gaylyn Wills says, his work is all the more amazing because, Chris is able to transfer a picture from a graph to fabric without appear-ing to count the threads, which is the usual way of working. Gaylyn says he seems to see a picture in pixels or tiny squares. These can then be transferred the linen or canvas he is working on.

Chris has autism and has difficulty communicating, though he is able to say names. “His life revolves around people’s names and place names,” she says.

Gaylyn says Chris started doing cross-stitch when he was 21 after watching her doing it. She says he be-came fascinated by the patterns and symbols on the graphs.

“He seems to see the picture in the graph form much easier than you and I can see it. This enables him to transfer, even complicated images, to fabric.”

Chris receiving his award in Wellington last week.

Shutting down the rumour Millcontinued from page 1

“New Zealand Steel, like other businesses in New Zealand that use fossil fuels, is covered by theNew Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS). Where businesses compete with countriesoverseas that do not face a carbon price, companies can receive a free allocation of units under the scheme. This 90% free allocation is given to businesses like New Zealand Steel that are emis-sions intensive and are exposed to overseas competition. This ensures that these businesses are not made uncompetitive in international markets by the NZ ETS.” - Hon Tim Groser

We contacted Hon Tim Groser, Minister for Climate Change Issues for his comments on the Emissions Trading Scheme.

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We reported last week on the new bylaw which bans the use of vehicles on the beach . . . It’s real!

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ll Today, September 1, a new by-law known as the Animal Man-agement Bylaw 2015 comes into effect which bans the use of any vehicles on the beach. We have re-ceived countless calls, visits and a large number of emails with some people even asking if this was a hoax as nothing in the Animal Management Bylaw 2015 seemed to clarify this or make any sense. We had people quoting bylaws and

no one was able to reconcile what we reported. So here we try to con-nect some of the dots.

There is a Bylaw in place know as Franklin District Council Beach Control Bylaw 2006, this bylaw controls and regulates vehicle ac-cess and behaviour on Karioitahi Beach.

When Auckland Council intro-duced the Public Safety & Nui-sance Bylaw 2013, which came in-to force on 26 May 2014, it retained the clause on vehicle access to Ka-rioitahi Beach in the Franklin Dis-trict Council Beach Control Bylaw 2006, so there was no requirement for a permit for people wanting to access the beach in a vehicle at that

A complete lack of communication and education sees a new bylaw dividing communities and putting people against each other. Is this a another case of bad management, clever politics or ignorance. You be the judge. Share your thoughts?

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My wife and I have walked 4km of this beach most days of the last ten years. I think we’re pretty expert witnesses to make comment about Waiuku’s surprise announcement of the anti-vehicle bylaw revealed in last week’s ‘Post’.1. The beach is part of the New Zealand Highway network. It is the only access to

the western Awhitu Peninsula. Waiuku’s local bylaw would compromise this. 2. Given that all of New Zealand is effectively Private Property, our beaches are

the only unrestricted open spaces available to most kiwis. 3. The car park and end of the road is governed by the Freedom Camping (2011)

Act. This makes it a requirement for everyone who arrives in a motor vehi-cle to drive at least 200m down the beach before setting up their BBQ, shade tents and family beach camp equipment.

4. Horses are a far bigger, faster and more dangerous presence on the beach than cars. Over the last five years in particular, use of the beach by commer-cial racing stables has escalated to an industrial scale. So why would a by-law persecute drivers, but leave these racehorses unregulated?

5. As for the young ‘hoons’ doing their donuts and wheelspins on the sand, we enjoy watching their antics very much. It’s always been a safe place for Mums and Dads to bring the children for their first driving lessons.

6. And finally – What on earth is going to happen at Christmas and New Year? For decades it has been a tradition for hundreds of cars to park all along the beach during the festive season. It seems that the by-law has been rushed-through without proper consideration or consultation. Apart from the contradictory legal mess this will create, it is a serious infringement of personal liberty and compromises the rights of every kiwi to enjoy the wonderful environment of our own beautiful country. Many regular beach users interviewed this morn-ing were unaware of the impending by-law and expressed shock and dismay. “Live and Let-Live” seemed to be the sentiment expressed.

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This is a city wide by-law and the specifics around vehicles on beaches is all about safety. We have had numerous complaints from the public about unsafe and inappropriate behaviour on public beaches including Karioitahi. This has been from excessive speeds to trail bikes wreaking havoc on the dunes. The permit sys-tem will allow for policing. There has been an issue in provision of the permits that is being rectified right now. Our local staff has unfairly copped some flack where in fact the fault has been in city admin. Now being rectified. Many thanks to Andy Baker and the local board who have been all over this and have provided the solutions . Abridged Version - Cr Bill Cashmore

time. Then a simple quiet change is introduced around horse access to the beach which changes every-thing. The Animal Management By-law 2015, which is now in effect, re-vokes the clause on vehicle access to Karioitahi Beach, therefore reverting all public vehicle access to the rules in the Public Safety & Nuisance By-law 2013 requiring a permit for vehi-cle beach access. You can look up the and old new bylaws on www.auck-landcouncil.govt.nz/bylaws.

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“I am angry and frustrated with regard to the way this issue has been handled both for the public and for the council staff who have to receive the public enquiries and, as has been the case, receive the feedback which has, at times, been less than pleasant for them. Locally our staff have handled themselves admirably in my view whilst being let down by senior management who did not foresee the need to plan ahead”. Abridged Version - Chairman Franklin Local Board Andy Baker

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I came across this quote the other day from this author, so I just had to copy it, and you will soon see why it caught ones attention. Quote: Christian discipleship is an operative link between the saved and the Saviour; as the saved, we follow the Saviour. Thus Paul could say, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” (Gal 2:20 NIV)

The cost of discipleship is defined in Luke 9:23; “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me”. Note these operative words; “deny,” “take up,” “follow.” When we read that Peter denied Jesus, we could not have a better definition of “deny.” Peter was saying, “I do not know Jesus.” So, when the call to discipleship demands that I deny myself, I must be able to say “I do not know me;” self is dead. In its stead, Christ must live (Gal 2:20). Second; to take up the cross daily is a call to experience self-crucifixion on a continual basis. Third; to follow demands that the focus and direction of the life is Christ and him alone.

Jesus expands the cost of discipleship even further, as revealed in Luke 9:57-62: nothing takes precedence over Jesus. He; and He alone, stands supreme in friendship and fellowship, work and worship. In Christian discipleship, death to self is not an option, it is a necessity.

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die… It is the same death every time - death in Jesus Christ, the death of the old man at his call.. Only the man who is dead to his own will, can follow Christ.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Jesus plays this same concept but in an Agricultural way as found in John 12:24-25” Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” This death is not a loss, but a bountiful multiplication, sort of like; Why are you holding on so tightly to your dirty battered 10 Cent coin, so that you unable to open your hand to receive a kilo block of Gold.

Why do we hang onto that which is frail and perishing and not exchange it for enduring and the eternal; and life with Christ as an added bonus? I guess we just call it a “Lack of Faith.” Matthew has this for us to ponder in Matthew 7:22 “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” They hear that they are denied life eternal, as they had denied the Real Christ.

This group have denied the True God, served a false system, so God honours their

decision of denying him (Golden Rule) and he has to deny them as they are certainly not his children. The five foolish bridesmaids will also hear the same thing; their life and lifestyle had denied God, so he respects their decision and denies them, and therefore denies them their access to Heaven and Life Eternal.

1 Corinthians 15:31 “I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.” Paul here is on the same theme, I deny my own self, I crucify self daily. Galatians 3:27 “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” To put on something, you have to take the old off first, deny self, remove self, crucify self; and then put on Christ; and the keep on denying self and do not ever let it get put back on again, like weeds that grow up in the garden, we keep plucking them out and throwing them away. As the song goes, “Just Jesus and Me,” or more really “Jesus In me.” Galatians 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

Now that we have the right “Deny,” self gets the big Deny, and Jesus Christ who is the Creator of Heaven and Earth and all them that therein is, gets his rightful place of full acceptance, the welcome mat and the Throne of the heart, desires and life, that is when “Real Life” actually starts.

The truth of God received into the heart is able to make you wise unto salvation. In believing and obeying it you will receive grace sufficient for the duties and trials of today. Grace for tomorrow you do not need. You should feel that you have only to do with today. Overcome for today; deny self for today; watch and pray for today; obtain victories in God for today. Our circumstances and surroundings, the changes daily transpiring around us, and the written word of God which discerns and proves all things—these are sufficient to teach us our duty and just what we ought to do, day by day. Instead of suffering your mind to run in a channel of thought from which you will derive no benefit, you should be searching the Scriptures daily and doing those duties in daily life which may now be irksome to you, but which must be done by someone. {CCh 79}

Many professed Christians do not labour perseveringly. They make too little effort, and are not ready and willing to deny self. The prayer of the living Christian will be “to be filled with the knowledge of His will, in all wisdom, and spiritual understanding, that they may walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering, with joyfulness.” “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Here is the true knowledge which should be desired, and possessed by every Christian. This knowledge will not lead to ungodliness. It will not break down the constitution, or bring a gloomy cloud over the mind; but will impart substantial joys, and true happiness. This wisdom is divine, and flows ceaselessly from a pure fountain which gives peace, joy and health. {ApM 32}

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Pukekohe Christian School crowned Bridge Building Champions

Pukekohe Christian School students Jack Wicks, Jason Kelsey and Hamish Cossey constructed the winning bridge that withstood an outstanding load of 78.1kg on competition day.

llPukekohe Christian School was crowned New Zealand’s bridge building champion at Aurecon’s Bridge Building Competition re-cently. Aurecon runs the annual school bridge building competi-tion involving year eight and nine students in Australia and year nine and ten students in New Zealand, to raise awareness of the engineering profession among students .

Students Hamish, Jack and Ja-son constructed the winning bridge that withstood an outstanding load of 78.1kg on competition day. The trio were motivated to get in-

volved in the competition through a shared curiosity for engineering and the opportunity to explore the industry as a possible career path.

“Competition day was a lot of fun. It was really interesting to see how all the different structures be-haved and how much effort it took to break them,” commented the team.

“There’s a lot of thinking and ex-perimentation that goes into bridge building so it’s very exciting to see that all of our hard work paid off, and was rewarded with a win.”

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es were two of hundreds of bridges designed and constructed by high school students across Australia and New Zealand.

Judges were wowed by the ex-tremely high level of ingenuity and creativity brought to the compe-titions. Bill Cox, Aurecon’s Man-aging Director, Australia and New Zealand commented that

“It’s an honour and a real plea-sure to observe how clever young minds engage with science, tech-nology, engineering and mathe-matics in such a challenging and stimulating learning environment.”

With all the hype surrounding the Police tractor and SelectaDNA caravan, The Post Newspaper’s,Emma Sharplin, got a chance to catch up with Hamish Lim from Norwood Pukekohe and ask a few questions: The Post: We were wondering if the Police tractor has a name? His name is Ricardo and he is a New Holland T5.115The Post: What are his future plans and where will he be based? He will be travelling around the country, working in conjunction with the Police to raise awareness and promote the work the Police do in the rural com-munities.

The Post: Does the tractor have a history? How long has he been a Police tractor and what was his job before landing a career with the Police? It is fresh out of Police College in Porirua. He is actually from a family of famous agricultural innovators and used to work at McDonalds before he got motivated to do something more in his life.The Post: Is there anything else that the Police tractor specialises in? It specialises in high speed motorway pursuits and off road crash scenes as well as working with police dogs, rounding up errant sheep.

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As Pukekohe’s train woes continue, a new lobby group has been formed to fight for better transport solutions for Franklin.

Fair Go For Franklin was co-founded by Niko Kloeten, a Puke-kohe resident who started a pe-tition to bring electrification to Pukekohe.

The online petition has more than 1500 signatures and he is hoping to get ten times that number with the physical ver-sion, which is available at Pa-per Plus Pukekohe and the Wai-uku Information Centre.

Kloeten says Fair Go For Franklin is an independent grassroots organisation that will give a voice to Franklin res-idents who are concerned about lo-cal issues but feel powerless to ad-dress them.

“There is widespread anger and frustration in Franklin around transport, particularly the train is-sue which is an ongoing headache. It feels like every time we take a step forward we take at least half a step backward,” he says.

“I often hear people comment that they have complained about issues but got nowhere. Fair Go For Franklin will use our collective voice to advocate for better trans-port solutions for all parts of Frank-lin.”

Kloeten says local ratepayer groups have done a good job ad-vocating on these issues but he is hoping to attract broader member-

ship, including young people who are often ‘disengaged’ from local government.

University student, Jessica Tay-lor, was one of the first to sign up to Fair Go For Franklin, after train delays resulted in her being nearly two hours late for a class on Thurs-day morning.

“I got to Pukekohe station at

7am and I didn’t get to Britomart until well after 9am. It meant I was marked as absent from class be-cause I was more than half an hour late.

It was also dangerous because none of the barrier arms and lights were working when our train went through. Luckily the train stopped at them all and used the horn to stop cars. I have complained

and sent letters and noth-ing seemed to be happening, so hopefully if the whole of Franklin is on board then our concerns will be dealt with.”

While the trains are Fair Go For Franklin’s initial focus, Kloeten says the group is keen to tackle other transport is-sues, including in the Waiuku and Wairoa subdivisions.

“Franklin is experiencing huge population growth and it is essen-tial that we get adequate infrastruc-ture, particularly transport, to cope with that growth.”

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Last Friday saw the grand opening of the 26th Annu-al Franklin Arts Festival, at the Pukekohe Town Hall.This year, the festival has over 360 artists who are exhibiting nearly 1000 pieces of work, ranging from woodcraft through to photography and many types of paintings. Once again, attendees were aston-ished by the calibre of artists who had entered their pieces, with one stating that the quality never ceases to amaze her every year. Unfortunately, Verity Kindleysides was unable to attend the opening and awards evening, as she had flown out to London only days earlier; however, her mother Ilsa Posmyk, who also took out the Supreme Award several years ago, was able to collect the prize on Verity’s behalf.

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Only five of New Zealand’s brightest science students were selected to attend the World Science Conference in Israel recently, with Jack Boulton of Pukekohe High School being one of them.

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Described by the year 13 student as a once in a life time opportunity, Jack was selected by the Royal Society of New Zea-land after his science teacher encouraged him to apply.

Jack, who is a promising student with great academic and sporting results, was surprised when he was asked to attend the

Once in a lifetime in Israelall expenses paid trip. “I was stoked to be selected. Meeting like-minded stu-dents and science professionals who are in a complete league of their own was just amazing. It was an experience that money couldn’t buy.”

Held at the beginning of August, the World Scientific Conference was the biggest of its kind, and saw 400 prom-ising young scientists from around the world participate in the intensive, week long programme.

“There were 15 Nobel Prize lecturers from various fields and we were lucky enough to hear them speak. I was in-spired to hear their stories and what they have achieved so far.”

Jack also explained how much he en-joyed learning about the culture, which at times was overwhelming.

“When we arrived, we were taken through the old city of Jerusalem. Just walking through the streets, you realise that you are walking through a city that is 1000s of years old. How lucky am I to experience this?”

Jack would like to thank the Royal So-ciety of New Zealand and the teachers in the Science faculty at Pukekohe High School for the opportunity.

“After an amazing trip, I have had to come back to reality and knuckle down for exams. A huge thank you is required for my science teachers, who helped me with my application.”

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Talented local lads claim apprentice awardsBuilding apprentice Daniel van Tiel has been named the Auckland Region’s Registered Master Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year.

ll The 24 year old, from Karaka, trained through BCITO and works for Van Der Putten Construction Ltd. The judges said Daniel has a bright future in the construction industry. “Daniel demonstrated a high level of carpentry skill in his project, and dis-played quality work. He has the inner qualities, attitude and skillset to be the very best in the field.

“His clear understanding of his building environment and what is required of him has put him where he belongs – at the top of the Auck-

land region for 2015 Apprentice of the Year.” Daniel believes he has an exciting future in the building indus-try, and aspires to run his own busi-ness. “I’m a motivated, ambitious and hardworking apprentice, with the drive to learn all the different as-pects of the building trade.”

Daniel was awarded a range of building products and tools, $2000 to spend at Carters, and a spot at an Outward Bound Course. An-other local, Shaun Lovell, 21, from Tuakau and employed by Nick Bo-sanac Builders Ltd was awarded third place. Daniel will now proceed to compete against the winners from the other nine regions at the nation-al competition in Auckland, on Oc-tober 8 and 9. L-R: Winner, Daniel Van Tiel and Shaun Lovell

With regards to the story about Zen Zone, Pukekohe, published in July 28 issue, we were incorrect with regards to the statements around importa-tion of products and trees. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. Justin Joseph has lived in New Zealand for four years, and is proud to call himself a Franklin res-ident. We had incorrectly made the statement that Justin had grown up in

the area. Zen Zone pride themselves on directly importing their artefacts and locally growing quality bonsai trees – they do not import their trees as previously stated. Zen Zone can be found at 63 Edinburgh Street and Jus-tin welcomes anyone to come and vis-it their store. For any further enquir-ies, Justin can be contacted on 09 238 7079, otherwise, visit their website: www.zen-zone.co.nz

Ashleigh Swithenbank has combined her passion for helping people feel beautiful and her background in beauty therapy to create a boutique salon business from home.

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The internationally qualified beauty thera-pist saw an opportuni-ty to open a home based salon when she and her fiancé began build-ing their new home. En-couraged by her former employer, Megan from Pure Indulgence, Beau-ty by Ashleigh was cre-ated and she couldn’t be more excited about opening the doors to her new business.

“I found the commute and trying to organ-ise the children’s day-care just becoming too much. After discussing it with Megan, she gave me all the advice and help I needed. I have been blown away by her support and am real-ly looking forward mak-ing people feel beautiful from the inside and out.”

Ashleigh says her pas-sion is to help people feel confident and is ea-ger to share her knowl-edge of skincare and well being. “Your skin is the largest organ on the body and you need to treat it with respect and care. I want people to feel that they can ap-proach me and ask for

advice – there is no need to be ashamed. I also try to give back as much as I can to the communi-ty and fully support The Franklin Silver Lining Trust.”

Ashleigh offers a range of services, including all aspects of waxing, with men welcome, as well as spa manicure and ped-icure treatments. “We have a range of skincare treatments and use NAT. Skincare range, which are all naturally based products. Our skin is delicate and I don’t be-lieve in putting harsh chemicals onto it.”

Ashleigh also special-ises in make up for spe-cial occasions, and says this is one of her favour-ite areas of the business. “I love seeing the trans-formation and have cli-ents leave my salon feel-ing and looking like a million dollars, it is so rewarding.”

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Congratulations to Kirsty Turuwhenua who was the winner of our Go Pro Competition. With Kirsty are her two children Nyle (left) and Keese (right), who are very excited about using their new Go Pro.

Daffodil Day successThe Waiuku Town Square came alive with activity last Friday, as fundraising efforts for the annual Daffodil Day Campaign took place. The team from ANZ Waiuku and many volunteers gave their time to sell home wares and baked goods, with all profits going to the Cancer Foundation. Over $10,000 was raised by the joint efforts of Waiuku ANZ and the community.The ANZ Staff would like to say a huge thank you for everyone’s support for this year. Clockwise from top: The team from Waiuku ANZ and volunteers support the Daffodil Day fundraising campaign every year. Right: Mason Baldwin from Waiuku Childcare Centre shows off his great break dancing moves.

Children from Sandspit School were invited to attend a Library Outreach Programme, held last Wednesday at the Waiuku Library. Put on by the Auckland War Memorial Museum, students were taught about Maori Heritage and were given a clay mould to make their own Pounamu.

Pictured from left to right: Andrea, Diane, Julie. The AMI team in Pukekohe held a cupcake sale on King Street last week and raised $273.80 for the SPCA. New Manager, Diane Shepperson and team Judy Cross, Julie Hanlon and Andrea MacLean baked and sold 110 cupcakes. It was really good to be about in the community and support a good cause.

Meremere residents past and present showed up in droves to attend the official opening of the vil-lage’s new hall. A process that took ten years to complete and had input from many people and organisations. Now residents can enjoy the fruits of their labour. Waikato MP Lindsay Tisch unveiled the plaque in the hall and representatives from Internal Affairs, MSD and Waikato District Council got the chance to officially marvel at the feat their joint efforts achieved.

Sarah Muir and partner, Bryce Heagney, enjoyed the open-ing evening of the Franklin Arts Festival, as this was the first time Sarah had entered her paintings.

Jahkhya Mauroa-Pita, Benji Mattson, Savanna Stormont, Lily Oliver, Becky Drayson, Ruby Faithfull, Jacob Barton and Mason Baldwin from Waiuku Childcare Centre were in the Waiuku Town Square to show their support for Daffodil Day.

the cemetery is situated opposite Munro Rd.

A complete footpath right around will enable them the walk a circuit in safety. They may have to wait a while for the work to be done.

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Residents at the Helenslee Road development in Pokeno have expressed concern at the lack of a footpath in front of the cemetery, opposite Munro Rd.

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The proposed design of the Market Square on the corner of Great South Rd and Market Street in Pokeno.

Pokeno town centre plan approvedWaikato District Council has approved the plan for the revamp of Pokeno’s town centre, in particular the town square at the intersection of Great South Rd and Market St.

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ll The plan has the support of the local community com-mittee and garnered sup-port from local residents dur-ing the consultation phase in 2014.

Ten principles have been created to assist developers when designing new build-ings for the main street of Po-keno. Some characteristics being considered are: indi-viduality in building design, while retaining the country atmosphere, varying heights of buildings, weatherboard el-evations and traditional steel profiled roofs, pitched roofs with gables or hipped shapes and traditional shop fronts.

Colours should reflect the current styles, and only limit-ed advertising will be allowed

on Great South Rd frontage and that of buildings on corners of any side streets.

The current site used for the weekly market is surrounded by paper roads and is included in the proposed town centre design. Named Wellington and Cambridge Streets these paper roads were never realised and only exist on old maps. That doesn’t mean the mar-ket site is under threat or that roads will be established on these paper roads. “Pokeno village comprises various pa-per roads which have yet to be formed

– the eastern segment of Cambridge Street and Wellington Street included.

“The formation of public roads de-pends on adjacent development – and while they might not be suita-ble for carrying traffic, they are still a useful public asset for potential walk-ways and the installation of reticulat-ed services,” a Waikato District Coun-cil spokesperson said. “The Poke-no Markets currently lease business zoned land located on Great South Road. They may choose to relocate or remain at the current site,” she said.

Helenslee cemetery footpath neededfied the need for a foot-path alongside the new cemetery which will provide linkage with-in the existing Pokeno footpath network.

“Footpath construc-tion at the location de-scribed will form part of a much larger road re-construction project, namely, the future re-construction of the Helenslee Road / Munro Road intersection,” said Mr Tim Harty, General Manager Service Deliv-ery of the Waikato Dis-trict Council. This work will be programmed into the current Long Term Plan (2015-25) work schedule and done over the next three years.

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take tiMe to “Make tiMe”!Your opportunity here and now! Be prepared for a pleasurable viewing. Perfect to relax and wind down after a busy day! This expansive, attractive 4 bedroom home is surely an entertainers delight both inside and out. Large master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, ensuite and its own slider opening onto the patio, two living spaces, modern kitchen and seamless flow to the outdoor entertaining area, bathroom, separate toilet, double internal access garage plus double lock up garage all on 5590m2 (more or less). Sitting elevated and in a private off street position. Close to town and handy to the motorway. I look forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to show you around this fabulousProperty, plenty to please your entire family. Call Iris now to view.

60 Hyland Place RX 447267 open Home: sunday 11.00 – 11.30am

GLENBROOK

3 second ave RX444442

$495,000

cute as a Button!By the beach you will find this lovingly restored cottage on an easy care section. With 3 bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining, separate sun room/office & a free standing single lock up garage, it’s the perfect home for young & old alike. Set in a lovely rural beach community, handy to the boat ramp & within short walking distance to the beach. Give Julie a call to come and see for yourself.

WAIuKu

125 Queen st RX381657

$495,000

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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tE tORO $739,000

natuRes callStunning rural property with lrg 2-storey solid timber family home. Beautiful setting with harbour & country views. Stroll through your own 3ha of covenanted bush, enjoy the bird life and spot the glow worms at night. This 4 bdrm home boasts two living spaces, modern kitchen, open plan dining and lounge, two bthrms, master bdrm, ensuite and sep laundry. Double internal access garage plus freestanding double garage with workshop. Fully fenced grounds surrounding the home with heaps of space for the kids to play. This property has it all, come and have a look at what else it has to offer. To view contact Iris or Daryl.

154 Ponsford Rd RX365603

HuDSONS BEACH

Hudsons Beach RX334920

$425,000

leave tHe BiG city BeHindSUMMER’S DELIGHT - Nothing else like me!!! The ideal beach holiday home!!! If you enjoy building sandcastles with the kids, fishing, swimming, walking out at low king tides to collect scallops, floundering at night, leisurely walks or just relaxing and enjoying the fresh air, then this property is just what you have been waiting for! Only a short stroll to the white sand beach is this two dbl bdrm cutie with sep lounge, combined kitchen/dining room, garage & carport. Come and relax on your sun drenched deck and take in the beautiful harbour views. Call Iris now to view.

Goodwin Road RX332549

WAIuKu $610,000

BaReland - lifestyle, GRazinG oR BotH...This property has great potential to be developed into an attractive lifestyle property with a number of potential building sites. If you are looking for land that offers development potential and is not too far from town, then this property is worth checking out. To discuss the possibilities and to take a walk around contact Daryl.

MAtAKAWAu $429,000

seMi-RuRal MatakaWauThis great retirement or holiday getaway property is conveniently close to beaches with a harbour view and only minutes to an all tide boat ramp. The modern kitchen has quality appliances, open plan living with double glazing; there are three double bedrooms, semi ensuite and separate laundry. Only 2 years old to view please contact Julie 0275516075 or Daryl 0272357016

417 Matakawau Rd RX284635

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with RuthSpring forward into summer....

Stelatta MagnoliaMy spring daffodils have been a disap-pointment this year but the dutch iris and freesias are putting on a beauti-ful show. As is my stelatta magnolia, which is just outside the lounge win-dow. It is covered with lovely, lightly scented, white flowers and right next to it is a bright orange, early flowering, leptospermum or pin cushion shrub, making a beautiful contrast to the white. We are continuing to harvest lettuce and mizuma, miners lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower but my broad beans are very slow to produce any beans. They are flowering but there is no sign of any beans yet.

Well spring is officially here! But don’t expect warm weather. September is one of New Zealand’s windiest months in my opinion.

ll When the snowball and fruit trees come into bloom we get the equi-nox winds, usually from the east, and it blows all the blossom off. Equinox is September 21 and then our days start to get long-er. Clocks go forward an hour when daylight sav-ing changes on Septem-ber 27 when we “spring forward into summer”.

In the garden things are starting to move. Pre-

pare soil for spring crops by adding compost and getting rid of any winter weeds. In a warm spot in-side, or on a north facing deck, get some seed trays into action.

Plant lettuce, pumpkin, cucumber, tomato, capsi-cum into trays and cover with a piece of clear plas-tic or glass until they ger-minate. Use a good seed raising mix to germinate seeds and when they pass the two leaf stage fertilise them with a liquid ma-nure.

This will promote vig-orous root growth and make for a much strong-er plant when it is planted out into the garden.

PotatoesIf you want potatoes for Christmas they should be put out to chit (sprout) now. After they have started to sprout, break off any weak shoots and leave the three strongest to form. Placing the seed potatoes into old egg car-tons is a good way to get them to chit nicely. Plant out into the garden when there is little danger of a late frost. Or if you want to plant them out now, dig a trench and place the potatoes into it, cover with about 10cm of soil and continue to cover as the shoots rise above the soil. This not only promotes development of baby potatoes, it helps to protect the shoots from frost.

Quick potato bakeSpray a pyrex dish with oil. Thinly slice potatoes and a brown onion. Layer potatoes and onion with a few knobs of butter, into the dish until it is almost to the top. Pour over milk or cream (or coconut cream) sprinkle with salt and black pepper and bake until potatoes are soft. You can sprinkle with parmesan or cheese of your choice mixed with a few breadcrumbs over the top for a crusty topping. Takes about 30-40 minutes to cook, for a shallow dish with 3-4 layers.

September by the moon:• 1-2 Sow root crops• 3-7 Prepare ground and maintain existing

crops, Do not plant.• 8-9 Sow root crops• 10-15 Cultivate and fertilise in preparation to

plant.• 16-25 Plant all crops that produce their edible

parts above the ground.• 26-30 cultivate and weed Full moon Sept 28

It is also time to plant out strawberries to be ready for Christmas. Mulch well with straw to keep the roots warm and to keep in the moisture during the summer months. I divided my plants way back in April and they have struggled through the winter. But now they are starting to take off. I gave them a good feed of strawberry fertiliser that I brought from the nursery and that has made a big difference.

September is Bee Aware Month and this year the New Zealand apiculture industry is urging Kiwis to ‘Feed the Bees’.

Every New Zealander can, and is encouraged to, pitch in to help feed the local bees by plant-ing ‘bee friendly’ plants in our gardens, on our farms, in our public gar-dens and even along our roadsides.“The idea for the ‘Feed the Bees’ theme stems from the fact that not many people realise how important it is to plant food for bees,” says Na-tional Beekeepers Asso-ciation chief executive,

Creating a buzz in your backyard

Daniel Paul. “Bees support over $5b of the country’s agri-industry exports annually, and they help to grow one third of all the food we eat, as well as helping our home gardens to flourish. “The bees in New Zealand are faring a lot better than in many other countries, where bee populations are often under threat, but we

still need to promote and protect them.“We need to plant bee friendly plants for them to feed on, and also be careful with our use of pesticides and insecticides.” For more information on Bee Aware Month, including how you can feed the bees this spring, visit www.nba.org.nz/beeawaremonth

Osborne’s

osbornerealty.co.nzOsborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008

Capture the water view from your deck $599,000Situated in Harbours end with stunning water views (at high tide) this property needs to feel like a home again. Some parts are a little tired but nothing a handy man/woman cannot fix. 3 dbl master has semi ensuite, open plan family room with kitchen/dining with separate lounge facing out to the Manukau Harbour. Kitchen has granite bench top with new stove. Dbl internal gge with laundry. ID osbh870

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Patricia FentonResidential/Rural Sales M 021 836 242 DDI 09 235 9530 O 09 235 0880 F 09 235 7890 16-18 Queen Street, Waiuku

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS • 3 Double Bedrooms• 1 Bathroom• Combined Kitchen/Dining• Lounge with Kent Style Fire• Single Car Garage• Fully Fenced 477m² Section

Osborne’sFor Sale

Leonie Gillott0274 985 722

Marleen Ohms0274 483 528

Ray Lever021 951 082

Brian Barrett 0272 412 781

Kim-Maree Osborne 0274 919 205

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

Only one left $285,000Nestled down a quiet right of way, there is plenty of scope for building your dream home. Situated in an established area of the Waiuku township. ID osbs548

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

Stage 2 selling now

A superior residential subdivision, great building sites, close to township. Stage 1 sold out. Now selling Stage 2 from $260,000. Only 4 left. ID osbs429

RESIDENTIAL

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

Desirable lifestyle sections $320,000 – $330,000This is a great opportunity to build your dream home, a choice of 2 sections down r.o.w just on the outskirts of town. Sizes range from .2742ha to .4126ha. Power, phone and town water to site. Call today for a section plan. Covenants apply. ID osbs553 & osbf734L7

ORUA BAY Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Life’s a beach $PBNThis hidden section at Orua Bay is accessible at low tide and would suit a 2 bedroom designer batch or home. This 921sqm property includes a cliff face and native trees. On the section is a shed and water tank. With the water’s edge at your doorstep, this property has amazing views. ID osbs557

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

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

Invest or renovate $469,0001980s home set on 903m2. 3 bedrooms, open plan living, wood burner with wetback. Internal entry from the spacious single garage. Walking distance to Waiuku township, handy to Waiuku College. Zoned for Sandspit Rd School. Set in a quiet cul de sac. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID osbh865

NEW LISTING

WAIUKU Marleen 0274 483 528

Garaging galore $589,999Bring the extended family. Ideal for a teenager retreat this home has 5 brm plus study. The upstairs has 3 brm + study with open plan living and bthrm. The downstairs has 2 brm, bthrm with kitchenette and spacious lounge. Garaging galore, a single, dbl carport and a new dbl gge with a lockable storage room. Handy to Waiuku town centre, Waiuku College and zoned for Sandspit Rd School. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID osbh848

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This secret has been unleashed and is here to be sold, water views from your deck and a short stroll to the water’s edge, handy to the local boat ramp. Situated at Matakawau, approx 20-minute drive from Waiuku town centre. 3 brms open plan living with single internal gge, carport and a sep dble gge for small boat and tractor. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID osbh869Marleen Ohms 0274 483 528

Hidden secret $465,000WAIUKU

Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Funky little shack $510,0002HA with ½ in native bush. Excellent building site with amazing views. Double garage with granny flat. Some work is required to finish this granny flat off, then you can make a start on your dream home. Power and phone to the site as well as a sleep out. ID osbf766

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Osborne’sFor Sale

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

Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

Extended family, extended space $849,000Main house consisting of 3 double bedrooms - one with ensuite. In addition there is also an attached sep 1 bedroom unit with its own bathroom & kitchenette. Set on elevated 1512m2 site with triple car garaging. Desirable Bay View Drive. ID osbh859

WAIUKU

Ray 021 951 082

Developer’s dream $PBN + GST (if any)78.5 acres with 16 existing titles situated on the water’s edge. Existing paper roads on site and just 14km from Waiuku near an all tide boat ramp. Currently running as a grazing block, it comes complete with an existing farmhouse and ancillary buildings which would be beneficial for developer’s machinery. First time on the market in 100 years. This is a MUST-SEE for developers, so call now for details and information packs. ID osbf769

WAIUKU

Marleen 0274 483 528

Lifestyler $875,00018 acres set into 14 paddocks approx 7 minutes from Waiuku. Currently grazing sheep, goats, horses & alpacas. Triple car gge with plenty of other shedding for animals & feed. House has 4 bdrms, ensuite. Modern kitchen & bthrm with new carpet throughout. Ph Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID osbf765

WAIUKU

Won’t find an investment like this!

Maramarua $525,000 + GST (if any)It’s not everyday you will find an investment like this. This property has two parts to it. One is the commercial building which is in good condition with large space, currently leased $25,000 + GST p/a as a supermarket with a long term tenant. Second part of this investment comes with a three double bedroom home with open plan living and a double detached garage. Currently rented at $350 p/w. This great investment has a rural outlook and is situated on the main state highway with plenty of off street parking. ID osbb021

Donna-Marie 027 527 0090

MARAMARUA

Build or relocate your dream home!

1 Acre – 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, stunning rural views with a few mature trees and two beautiful palm trees at the entrance. ID osbs560

Donna-Marie 027 527 0090

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

Building for sale $PBN1 building which currently has 3 tenants. Situated right in the heart of Waiuku town centre and close to the Manukau Inlet. Motivated vendors would like to move on to other ventures. Phone Marleen to discuss further. ID osbb010

COMMERICAL

WAIUKU Ray 021 951 082

Larger lifestyle $625,000 + GST (if any)5kms from town is a 8.0937ha bare land block with a great building site. The block has character and usefulness combined. The creek flows along the boundary and is all season. To view, please phone Ray. ID osbf749

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Two dwellings one half acre title.There is plenty of room for the family on this 2127m2 section complete with two dwellings and a deck that needs to be seen to be believed.

Waiuku 18 Cemetery Road. $620,000

New Listing

View By Appointmentwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20902Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

View By Appointmentrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20902Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

Two Homes... plus Subdividable Site!! Fantastic opportunity for investors or extended families, a lovely old 4 bedroom villa in need of refurbishment plus modernised two double bedroom cottage, both currently tenanted and set on a council approved subdividable site. Offers wanted!!

Waiuku $769,000

SPRING IS IN THE AIR!!

And to help you celebrate we have some great marketing deals:

For every property listed and sold this Spring on a 90 day Ray White

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View by appointment, 88 Queen StreetWKU20916Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 (09) 295 2417View by appointment, 88 Queen StreetWKU20916Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 (09) 295 2417

An Exciting Investment Opportunity In the rapidly expanding Waiuku area is this nicely refurbished building of 254m2 converted into a roomy 2 double bedroom home with 2 bathrooms a pyroclassic wood burner and modern facilities and all this on a 1012m2 section with excellent development potential right in the middle of town

Waiuku

New Listing

View By Appointmentwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20913Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

View By Appointmentrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20913Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

Easy Carefree Living! A modern 4 bedroom family home with open plan living and great outdoor flow. Featuring ensuite and walkin robe, double int. access garage, fully fenced section and lots of extras including solar hot water, heatpump and touch screen security system.

Waiuku $535,000

Under Offer

Larry Tompkins 0274 777 747 (09) 295 [email protected] Tompkins 0274 777 747 (09) 295 [email protected]

Set Date of Sale - 4 September 2015. Will Not Be Sold Prior! Open Sunday 1.00pm - 1.30pm. Lovely 2 double bedrooms unit with modern kitchen, internal access garage and spacious sunny gardens. Ideal first home or investment. View on the internet atrwwaiuku.co.nz WKU20912

Waiuku 69B Hamilton Drive.

Wendy Cowper 0211180118 [email protected] rwwaiuku.co.nz/WKU20886Wendy Cowper 0211180118 [email protected] rwwaiuku.co.nz/WKU20886

Looking for Paradise? $899,000 A magnificent piece of property with manicured gardens. A 230m2 4 bdrm, character home on 5 hectares has native bush, fenced paddocks, stream, views, with 100 olive trees. Double garage with work room. Owner claims a micro climate here based on the sunlight and terrain. Only 7 mins. to Waiuku.

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Ph: 09 235 7373Mark McDonagh : 021 242 8990

15 Leonard Street • Waiukuwww.waiukumotorcourt.co.nz / Email: [email protected]

Workshop space available for rent

Workshop space available for rent, approx 175m2, high stud, 3 x Bays, great exposure with huge traffic

flow past a very busy intersection, different size options possible,

variety of uses. Phone Mark to discuss options.

As work begins again on the mangrove removal, the Mudlarks are in search of new members. They have a core group of around 15 active Mud-larks who complete the work, and have consent for a total area of 75 hect-ares to be cleared within the Waiuku basin. However, the team have said that they could certainly use some more manpower.

It is recognised that it will not suit everyone but if members of the com-munity could spare a few hours a week, they would be very welcome.

“We are quite a diverse group and never short of ideas or willingness to try new things, many of which are discussed over morning tea. If you pull out one mangrove you are making a difference,” says Secretary, Dave Gribble. For more information, please feel free to contact Chairman, Ian Scobie, on 09 235 2246.

Mudlarks are looking for new recruits

m e m b e r s h i p is just $10 for a year and forms are available at the Information Centre in Waiuku. Donations are also welcome and can be made at the centre as well.

Before and after work the Mudlarks have completed on the mangrove removal so far – the difference it has made is outstanding.

Rumours that the 476 bus from Papakura to Tuakau via Pukekohe will be cancelled are incorrect, at least until late 2016, when Auckland Transport’s new network in the south begins operating.

Janine baalbergen. [email protected]

ll Wrangling between au-thorities about any cross bor-der public transport continues on for now.

The 476 bus service, as well as the Route 50 service be-tween Port Waikato and Puke-kohe, still receives funding from Waikato District Council worth approximately $30,000 each year. Public transport in south Auckland and north Waikato is under review at the moment, so better services can be provided.

Chris Clarke, Acting Gen-eral Manager Service Deliv-ery of Waikato District Coun-cil says, “Continuing growth in the area means demand for public transport will increase so we need a co-ordinated approach to respond. We’re working with Waikato Region-

al Council, Auckland Transport and the NZ Transport Agency on a joint study to help deter-mine the best public transport option in north Waikato - south Auckland.

“The study is in its very early stages but as proposals are de-veloped we’ll be asking for the public’s feedback. In the mean-time existing services, includ-ing the 476 bus, will continue on their current schedules.”

An Auckland Transport spokesperson says, “Existing services from Pukekohe to Tuakau (476) will continue to operate until the implemen-tation of Auckland’s new net-work in the south in the third quarter of 2016.

“Auckland Transport is in conversations with Waikato Regional Council and Waika-to District Council about North Waikato bus services that would operate beyond Puke-kohe. Any services outside Auckland such as Tuakau and Port Waikato need to be spec-ified by the Waikato Region.”

The fate of public transport between Waikato and Auck-land remains up in the air until all parties can agree on what’s needed and who pays for it.

Papakura and Port Waikato bus services will continue until late 2016

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Playing under lights on a crispy night last Friday the home team never really found their rhythm, losing 35-11. Star of the game for Counties was Ma’ama Vaipulu, who just kept pushing and eventually scored the team’s only try.

Mark Abbott, Andrew Horrell, Zac Guildford and Shannan Chase scored Hawke’s Bay’s tries while Ma’ama Vaip-ulu responded for Counties Manukau. The fact that Hawke’s Bay had no less than three tries disallowed was little consolation for the home team’s fans, who had packed the stadium.

Ihaia West opened the score for the visitors in the fifth minute with a pen-alty and soon after Piers Francis got a chance to add points for the Steelers. Af-ter that the visitors’ experience showed

and when the Magpies scored their first try in the 30th minute they just ran away with the game.

Lucky for Zac Guildford, referee Aki Aso missed his dangerous tackle on Car-diff Vaega. Hawke’s Bay topped their ef-forts with a bonus-point and in the 76th minute with a try by Shannan Chase.

Counties play Taranaki on Wednes-day in New Plymouth and Bay of Plenty next Sunday at home (4.35pm).Counties 11: Vaipulu (try), Francis (2 pens), Hawke’s Bay 35: Abbott, Horrell, Guildford, Chase (tries), West 3 cons and 3 pensHalf time score: 3-20 in favour of Hawke’s Bay

Counties take another lossT h e ST e e l e r S had to swallow another loss in their ITM Cup campaign, their second loss in a row. This one was against Hawke’s Bay’s Magpies and at home in Pukekohe.

ll After the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural Pink Caravan Tour, the NZ Breast Cancer Founda-tion is going on the road again – Their Pink Caravan will travel to 33 towns throughout New Zealand, from the Far North to Southland, with their specialist breastcare nurses on board.

They will be at the Pukekohe Town Square on Tuesday September 15 and will head on to Waiuku New World Su-permarket on Wednesday Septem-ber 16. Their aim is for women every-where to know all the signs and symp-toms of breast cancer, to un-derstand their family and lifestyle risk factors, and to know what to do if they have any worries. “We’re inviting women – and men – to pop into the Pink Caravan with their questions”.

The Caravan will have hands-on displays of breast cancer symptoms that most women won’t have seen be-fore, and we’ll use prosthetic breasts to show what a lump feels like. Nurse Janice Wood says, “I’m really looking forward to ‘manning’ the Pink Cara-

van and meeting local women to an-swer their questions. We have some fantastic resources and information on board, and the message is very im-portant – more than 255 women in the Counties Manukau DHB region will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

The earlier they’re diagnosed, the better the outcome, so we’ll be ad-vising on screening and how to look out for the full range of breast cancer symptoms.” The NZBCF is also ask-

ing locals to visit the caravan to sign their peti-

tion – they want the government to extend free screen-ing to age 74, up from the current lim-it of 69. New Zealand is lagging be-

hind countries like Australia and Britain in this, and a woman’s breast cancer risk is higher in her 70s than it was at 50. The Pink Caravan is a real home-grown Kiwi community story and they rely on kind volunteers from the NZ Motor Caravan Association around the country to tow the cara-van from town to town – it’s a massive relay around the country.

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“Asthma may have won the last round, but I am not going to let it set me back again. I feel there is much more knowledge and support now com-pared to when I was a child, people shouldn’t feel ashamed about it. I used to let it hold me back, but not anymore. Getting the right advice, the right preventatives and knowing your trig-gers will help you enjoy life much more.”

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OSTEOPATHY Restoring tissues to optimum health after a cough or cold

An increasing number of patients present to my clinic after a cough or cold with reduced energy levels and a general feeling of continuing poor health. Osteopathy can offer assistance by restoring full mobility and function to areas of the body affected by i n f e c t i o n , i n t e n s e c o u g h i n g , sneezing etc. and restoring tissues to o p t i m u m h e a l t h . O s t e o p a t h s recognize that the functions of the human body are i n h e r e n t l y linked and can affect each other and that when we suffer from ill health, whether it be a simple cough or a raging i n f e c t i o n , various parts of the body are likely to be affected to the detriment of our tissues. Unless the structure of the body is restored to normal then it is unlikely that the tissues can be restored to optimum health without some assistance. If we take the coughing as an example. A persistent cough can strain the ribs and the diaphragm affecting breathing

mechanics and spinal mobility putting undue strain on the muscles and soft tissues and impairing the circulation leading to poor tissue health. Even after the cough has resolved the sequence of effects it had on the body might still remain and it’s not until these other issues are resolved that optimum tissue

health can be fully restored. With this in mind, an o s t e o p a t h i c treatment at O s t e o p a t h y Pukekohe will gently work with the body’s s t r u c t u r e to restore tissues to their optimum health. This will include removing the barriers or dy s f unc t i on s that affect joint, rib and/or spinal mobility, impede normal

breathing mechanics and/or impede the circulation to enable tissues to receive the necessary oxygen and nutrients necessary for optimum tissue health. For more information, or to book an appointment, please ring the Way of Life Health Shop. There is currently an osteopath practising from the shop Mondays to Saturday inclusive (shop hours).

Eczema is a complicated and very individual condition. There are many triggers and most people have different expressions, patterns and causations of their eczema. Constitutional Homeopathic treatment of Eczema is in regard to the individual’s own specific manifestation of their individual symptoms not the common symptoms of eczema. The orthodox approach to eczema is to prescribe steroid ointments to relieve inflammation, and if necessary antihistamines and antibiotics to control itching and infection. H o m e o p a t h i c t r e a t m e n t for eczema is const i tu t iona l , but the following remedies may be used while help is being sought or when itching is very bad.

Specific remedies to be taken 4 times daily for up to 2 weeks

• Eczema mainly affects palms and area behind ears honey-like discharge from skin Graphites 6c

• Skin red, dry, rough, and itchy, aggravated by heat and washing, especially if person has diarrhoea which gets worse early in morning Sulphur 6c

• Affected skin cracks easily Petroleum 6c

• Blisters itch more at night or in damp weather, but improve with warmth Rhustox. 6c

• Skin dry and itchy, person constipated Alumina 6c

• Skin very sensitive and easily infected, feeling generally chilly and worse in cold Heparsulph. 6c

• Skin dry and burning, but aggravated by cold applications Arsenicum 6c

• Skin irritated, dirty-looking, and prone to infection, general chilliness Psorinum 6c

Self-help: Obviously, known irritants should be avoided. Wear rubber gloves for gardening,

h o u s e w o r k , w a s h i n g - u p , etc. If rubber gloves are the culprits, wear cotton gloves inside them. Always dry hands thoroughly after washing, and use Calendula cream as a moisturiser.If culprit is stress, exercise, relaxation, or a simple form of meditation may

help. Avoid anti-perspirants, fake nails and dehumidified air, and try oatmeal baths. Avoid rapid temperature changes. Wash clothes once and rinse twice. Use white toilet paper.

You could also try rubbing Evening Primrose oil on to unaffected areas of skin. Take extra Vitamins B and C, and also zinc. Going on a detox/liver cleansing diet is often helpful as is a good course of pro-biotics. If you would like a constitutional consultation I am at the Way of Life Health Shop in Pukekohe every Tuesday.

Helen Wright BSc(Hons)Ost(UK);CMIOSH (UK); PGDip(Hlth Erg)NZ/ACC/UK Registered OsteopathHuman Factors/Ergonomics Consultant

By Diane Breen DipHom NZCH (Intern)

Andy Ma, BSc(Chinese Meteria Medica), Cert (Chinese Massage).From 2002 I started to be involved in traditional Chinese medicine and Tui Na/Chinese Massage. Tui Na/Chinese Massage is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 4000 years.A typical session of Tui N a / C h i n e s e Massage may vary from thirty minutes to an hour. The session timings may vary depending on the patient’s needs and condition. The best part of the therapy is that it relaxes as well as energizes the person. Because Tui N a / C h i n e s e Massage does not simply work on the muscles, bones, and joints. It works with the energy of the body at a deeper level. As the practitioner senses the client’s body with his/her hands, he/she is able to assess the distribution of energy and affect its flow. The main benefit of Tui Na/Chinese Massage is that it focuses on the specific problem, whether it is an acute or a chronic pain associated with the muscles, joints or a skeletal

system. This technique is very beneficial in reducing the pain of neck, shoulders, hips, back, arms, thighs, legs and ankle disorders. It is a very effective therapy for arthritis, pain, sciatica and muscle spasms. Other benefits of this

therapy include a l l e v i a t i o n of the stress r e l a t e d d i s o r d e r s like anxiety, d e p r e s s i o n , headaches (incl. m i g r a i n e s ) , i n s o m n i a , con s t i pa t i on and other d i s o r d e r s related to d i g e s t i v e , respiratory and reproduc t i ve systems.

As with other styles of Oriental

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OSTEOPATHY Restoring tissues to optimum health after a cough or cold

Helen Wright BSc(Hons) Ost(UK);CMIOSH (UK);

PGDip(Hlth Erg)NZ/ACC/UK Registered Osteopath

Human Factors/Ergonomics Consultant

Andy Ma, BSc(Chinese Meteria Medica), Cert (Chinese Massage).From 2002 I started to be involved in traditional Chinese medicine and Tui Na/Chinese Massage. Tui Na/Chinese Massage is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 4000 years.

A typical session of Tui Na/Chinese Massage may vary from thirty minutes to an hour. The session timings may vary depending on the patient’s needs and condition. The best part of the therapy is that it relaxes as well as energizes the person. Because Tui Na/Chinese Massage does not simply work on the muscles, bones, and joints. It works with the energy of the body at a deeper level. As the practitioner senses the client’s body with his/her hands, he/she is able to assess the distribution of energy and affect its flow.

The main benefit of Tui Na/Chinese Massage is that it focuses on the specific problem, whether it is an acute or a chronic pain associated with the muscles, joints or a skeletal system. This technique is very

beneficial in reducing the pain of neck, shoulders, hips, back, arms, thighs, legs and ankle disorders. It is a very effective therapy for arthritis, pain, sciatica and muscle spasms. Other benefits of this therapy include alleviation of the stress related disorders like anxiety, depression, headaches (incl. migraines), insomnia, constipation and other disorders related to digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems.

As with other styles of Oriental bodywork, Tui Na/Chinese Massage is designed to prevent problems, not just correct them. By keeping the body’s energy in balance, health is maintained. This is true not just for physical health, but for mental and emotional well-being as well. I am running a massage practice from the Way of Life Health shop on Mondays and Thursdays. I welcome you to just come into the shop or call for an appointment 09 2387806.

Tui Na / Chinese Massage

An increasing number of patients present to my clinic after a cough or cold with reduced energy levels and a general feeling of continuing poor health.

Osteopathy can offer assistance by restoring full mobility and function to areas of the body affected by infection, intense coughing, sneezing etc. and restoring tissues to optimum health. Osteopaths recognize that the functions of the human body are inherently linked and can affect each other and that when we suffer from ill health, whether it be a simple cough or a raging infection, various parts of the body are likely to be affected to the detriment of our tissues. Unless the structure of the body is restored to normal then it is unlikely that the tissues can be restored to optimum health without some assistance.

If we take the coughing as an example. A persistent cough can strain the ribs and the diaphragm affecting breathing mechanics and spinal mobility

putting undue strain on the muscles and soft tissues and impairing the circulation leading to poor tissue health. Even after the cough has resolved the sequence of effects it had on the body might still remain and it’s not until these other issues are resolved that optimum tissue health can be fully restored.

With this in mind, an osteopathic treatment at Osteopathy Pukekohe will gently work with the body’s structure to restore tissues to their optimum health. This will include removing the barriers or dysfunctions that affect joint, rib and/or spinal mobility, impede normal breathing mechanics and/or impede the circulation to enable tissues to receive the necessary oxygen and nutrients necessary for optimum tissue health.

For more information, or to book an appointment, please ring the Way of Life Health Shop. There is currently an osteopath practising from the shop Mondays to Saturday inclusive (shop hours).

Homeopathic Fist Aid for Eczema

Diane Breen DipHom NZCH (Intern)

Eczema is a complicated and very individual condition. There are many triggers and most people have different expressions, patterns and causations of their eczema. Constitutional Homeopathic treatment of Eczema is in regard to the individual’s own specific manifestation of their individual symptoms not the common symptoms of eczema. The orthodox approach to eczema is to prescribe steroid ointments to relieve inflammation, and if necessary antihistamines and antibiotics to control itching and infection. Homeopathic treatment for eczema is constitutional, but the following remedies may be used while help is being sought or when itching is very bad.

Specific remedies to be taken 4 times daily for up to 2 weeks• Eczema mainly affects palms and area behind ears honey-like discharge from skin Graphites 6c• Skin red, dry, rough, and itchy, aggravated by heat and washing, especially if person has diarrhoea which gets worse early in morning Sulphur 6c• Affected skin cracks easily Petroleum 6c• Blisters itch more at night or in damp weather, but improve with warmth Rhustox. 6c• Skin dry and itchy, person constipated Alumina 6c• Skin very sensitive and easily infected, feeling generally chilly and worse in cold

Heparsulph. 6c• Skin dry and burning, but aggravated by cold applications Arsenicum 6c• Skin irritated, dirty-looking, and prone to infection, general chilliness Psorinum 6c

Self-help: Obviously, known irritants should be avoided. Wear rubber gloves for gardening, housework, washing-up, etc. If rubber gloves are the culprits, wear cotton gloves inside them. Always dry hands thoroughly after washing, and use Calendula cream as a moisturiser.If culprit is stress, exercise, relaxation, or a simple form of meditation may help. Avoid anti-perspirants, fake nails and dehumidified air, and try oatmeal baths. Avoid rapid temperature changes. Wash clothes once and rinse twice. Use white toilet paper. You could also try rubbing Evening Primrose oil on to unaffected areas of skin. Take extra Vitamins B and C, and also zinc. Going on a detox/liver cleansing diet is often helpful as is a good course of pro-biotics. If you would like a constitutional consultation I am at the Way of Life Health Shop in Pukekohe every Tuesday.

Andy Ma,BSc(Chinese MeteriaMedica),

Cert (Chinese Massage

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YESTERDAY’S NEWS TODAY VOL. I. No. 1 September 2015

A free publication of The Post Newspaper, Waiuku www.thepostnewspaper.co.nz, Ph 09 235 7835

125 Years and still going strong

The Waiau Pa School 125th Reunion will be held on Septem-ber 18 - 19, 2015, featuring a spe-cial school open day and concert on the Friday, with a celebration event, lunch and photos on the Saturday.

Waiau Pa School Principal Si-mon Williams invites all those with connections to the school over the years to celebrate the milestone.

“125 Years is a significant achievement for any organisa-tion. It demonstrates the com-mitment and contributions peo-ple have made during this time to make Waiau Pa School suc-cessful. On behalf of the school I would like to thank all those members of the school commu-nity who have helped shape our school into the excellent learning

environment it is today, and to extend the invitation to all those with ties to Waiau Pa School and its community to attend the re-union next month.”

The Waiau Pa School 125th Reunion will be an excellent op-portunity to reconnect with oth-ers and to learn more about the school’s past, present and future. The celebrations include a school open day and afternoon tea on the Friday, the formal event with speeches and presentations, lunch and photos on Saturday and a special community church service on Sunday.

Register now by calling the school on 09 232 1753 or down-load the form off the school website www.waiaupa.school.nz. Registrations close on Sep-tember 4.

Register Now! For more information and to register contact Waiau Pa School on 2321753 or download the form at www.waiaupa.school.nz. Forms can also be collected from the school office. Registrations closing Tuesday 8th Sept

On 7 February 1889 a letter was sent by the pioneering settlers of Waiau Pa to the Auckland Education Board asking for a school to be established for the education of their children. The Board’s inspector visited and later confirmed that a teacher would be pro-vided if the parents provided a school. Joseph and Isaac Clark constructed an unlined shed, one mile down Seagrove Road, which was opened on October 7, 1890. Ten pupils were enrolled on the first day, with Miss Broun appointed as teacher.

From 10 students on Day 1 - 125 years ago, the school now caters for around 350 students through 15 classrooms and numerous learning and extra curricular activities.

After a decade, the tiny building was deemed inadequate for the growing school and a new school was built on McKenzie Road in 1901. It was decided to move the school to a more central location in 1915, where it still stands today. Tracks for the children to walk along to attend school were made by ploughing a couple of furrows through the light fern and ti-tree which covered the land. A second classroom was added in 1926, with another building erected in 1950, officially opened at the Jubilee that year.

The Pukekohe and Waiuku Times, Thursday, April 20, 1916

The Pukekohe and Waiuku Times, October 31, 1916

Miss Margaret Broun, The first teacher at Waiau Pa School. The original site of Waiau Pa School was in Seagrove Road, and Miss Broun taught there from 1890 - 1895

School on McKenzie Rd site 1901 - 1915

FIRST DAY PUPILS

First Day Pupils Enrolled 7 October 1890:

Robert Clark, Sarah SproulEllen Sproul, Maud Sproul,Phebe Clark, Emelia Clark,

Blanch Clark, Kenneth Clark,Donald Clark, Robert Sproul

The oak trees which are still here today were planted after World War I as a memorial to the locals who gave their lives for their country. School dur-ing World War II was often dis-rupted by the deafening roar of planes (from the aerodrome on Seagrove Road) on train-ing flights, with trenches dug around the school ground for shelter from potential raids. The memorial was built after World War II and placed in front of the memorial oak trees.Waiau Pa and Clarks Beach have continued to grow over the years, with the school evolving to meet the needs of the com-munity it serves.

The School in 1940

March 24, 1914

In 1983, 20 people put in $20 each and with a grand total of $400 commenced to build a golf course.

Today it is rated as one of the best country courses in the North Island. With the scenic views of the Manukau Harbour, the pohutukawa trees blooming at Christmas, and the abundance of native trees add to the attraction of playing a round of golf. Although not a long course the importance of shot making make this a challenging round for both professional and amateur golfers.

A great welcome awaits visitors to the club.Full playing membership only $735.

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Memories from past student Tom Boyd: Student 1940 – 1948 The school in those days was only two rooms. The senior room run by Headmas-ter Brown and the junior room run by Mrs Leather.

Getting to school in those days wasn’t easy. There was no bus, it was all metal roads and you had to walk, ride a bike or a horse to school. Some of us were lucky and got a ride with Mrs Coles who lived at the beach and had large car.

In the later part of my years at the school a bus was bought by Mr Kettel who owned the Waiau Pa Store. It was a 1948 Bedford but it was not very big.

The class rooms in those days were very cold in winter and were heated by old pot-belly stoves fired by wood from around the school.

After school each day there were chores to be done like sweeping floors and burning the rubbish.

Tom Boyd with his grandchildren who all attended Waiau Pa School - Hayden Smith, Steven Webster, Alisha Smith,

Shaelee Smith, Abigail Kingsford, Oscar Kingsford

Friday 18th September: School Open DaySchool open for visitors• 12:30: School open for visitors• 1:30: Tea/coffee in Events Centre for

visitors• 2:00: Concert Saturday 19th September: Waiau Pa School Events Centre• 10:00: Registration• 11:00: Formal speeches & ceremony• 12:15: Lunch begins for those regis-

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Sunday 20th September: Waiau Pa School Events Centre• 10: am: Community Reunion

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Zac Dell has been selected to swim at Australian SC champs in September as part of the New Zealand representative team.

Following his five gold med-als at New Zealand Short Course champs recently, Zac has been chosen to be part of the 20 member strong team who will be swimming at the age group champs, and he is excited and de-lighted with his selection.

“This is a great opportunity for Zac, to compete at a major event. To be selected to be part of the New Zealand team is a huge achievement,” says Head Coach, Sue Cheyne.

Pukekohe Swimming Club has also had five swimmers and their coach, Sue Cheyne, selected for Swimming New Zealand devel-opment camps. The goal of these camps is to prepare swimmers for National senior teams and will be focusing on training pro-grammes, development of skills and discipline.

Zac Dell, Kevin Qiao, Kiana Swain and Rebecca Cheyne have been selected to attend the Swim-ming New Zealand age group de-velopment camp at the Millenni-um Centre in September, while Abi Chapman has been select-ed to attend the SNZ Distance Camp in Rotorua, which is also in September. Tavarnya Howe was picked for the SNZ Junior Camp

Pictured Left: Well done to Willow Thomson, Elizabeth and Alexander Sharp who represented Puni school at the Franklin Gymnastics competition recently. They all did very well in the Year 4 and below sections with Willow coming 1st overall in the WAG section and Alexander 1st overall in MAG Section and first in trampoline.

The Waiuku under 9s Warriors team. They have had a great season and their final game was held on Saturday.

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3rd Chris Murdoch 38

4th Mike Croucher 38

Div Two 1st Alex Fox 43

2nd Martin Edmed 41

3rd John Munro 39

4th Brendon Irwin 38

Two’s Andre Rautenbauch

Brenden Irwin

Jonathon Morley

Sid Thornton

29-8-15 Saturday Haggle

Div One 1st Chris Pugh +3

2nd Phil Thompson +3

3rd Lalakai Matu +1

4th Jonathon Morl;ey +1

5th Fred Watts +1

Div Two 1st John Toogood +6

2nd Sid Thornton +4

3rd Jim Cotter +3

4th Wayne Nepia +3

5th Greg Andrews +2

Best Gross Div One Fred Watts 72

Div Two John Toogood

80

Two’s Chris Pugh

Ivan Van Niekerk

Phillip Baird

Bloomfield Cup

Winner John Toogood +6

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in June, which shows Pukekohe Swimming Club has great range of swimmers coming through the squads. The Pukekohe Swimming Club are delighted with the squads selection and say this is a result of hard work and contin-ued effort, putting their swimmers amongst the fastest age group swimmers in New Zealand.


WAIUKU NETBALL CENTREPRIZEGIVING 2015

ll TROPHY ROUND AWARDS1. .........................................GRADE 7 ................................................ CASTAWAYS TROPHY: Sandspit Hurricanes2. .........................................GRADE 6 ................................................ HOGG FAMILY CUP: Awhitu Aces3. .........................................GRADE 5 ................................................ NOELINE RAMSEY PATRONESS TROPHY: Pukeoware Legends4. .........................................GRADE 3 ................................................ KNIGHT FAMILY MEMORIAL TROPHY: College Ivory5. .........................................GRADE 2 ................................................ MAXWELL FAMILY TROPHY: Brian James Ignite6. .........................................GRADE 1 ................................................ WALLY MARRINER MEMORIAL: Glenbrook Makaira7. .........................................A GRADE ................................................ COE TROPHY: College Gold

The new bylaw allows residents to keep a number of poultry and explains how to apply for a licence to have stock animals in urban areas, as defined under the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Max Wilde, Manager Bylaws and Compliance, says “More people want to keep poultry and other animals in urban backyards and the bylaw gives clear guidelines on responsible animal ownership, including any impact on close neighbours. Importantly, the by-law promotes the welfare of all animals.”

The region-wide bylaw introduces a single approach to managing animals other than dogs, ensuring nuisance and risks to public health and safety are minimised. Guidelines and standards for managing bee hives and horse rid-ing in public places are also included.

For residents wanting to keep ani-mals, manage bee hives or ride horses in parks, the key aspects of the bylaw are:

Bees - responsible hive management standards and good practice guide-lines aim to minimise common prob-lems caused by bees including swarm-ing and nuisance from bee excrement. A licence will be required for the keeping of bees on public land but not on private property.

Poultry and stock – Residents can keep up to the following number of poultry without a licence as long as it does not cause nuisance issues for neighbours:

• Properties under 2000 sqm: up to six chickens and six quail

• Properties between 2000 – 4000 sqm: up to 12 chickens or quail, six ducks, geese, and pheasants

• Stock animals require a licence for urban properties under 4000m2 or 1 acre

• Where a licence is now needed, residents must apply within 12 months of the bylaw going live.

Horse riding - There are general guide-lines for responsible horse riding which are in place to protect public health and safety and keep bridle trails and beaches in a good condition for other users.

School calf days - Keeping a calf or lamb for school and community pet days is a tradition in many rural commu-nities and there is no need for a licence between June and November. Event or-ganisers do need to register these events for free with the council.

The new bylaw will create a consistent approach to animal management across Auckland, but it does not cover animal welfare issues. The Animal Manage-ment Bylaw replaces 18 sets of regula-tions from former councils throughout the Auckland region and also revokes a clause relating to vehicle access on Kari-oitahi Beach, Franklin. The Public Safety & Nuisance Bylaw has had rules in place since May 2014 encompassing very lim-ited use of vehicle access on all beach-es across the region. Kariotahi will now fall under the jurisdiction of the Public Safety & Nuisance Bylaw however from 1 September a trial to permit vehicle ac-cess on this beach will begin. The free permits can be applied for online and will be valid for one year.

Urban animals provide a slice of the good life

A new Animal Management Bylaw comes into place tomorrow that supports a growing trend for sustainable living in Auckland’s urban backyards. Collecting fresh eggs from chickens outside your kitchen window is one way to embrace the good life.

For more information visit:www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/beachaccess

Waiuku Netball Centre Finals and Prize Giving

Awhitu District School hosted the Group Day Cross Country last Thursday, which saw lo-cal schools from around the area send their best runners to compete.

The top runners from each year group will then go on to race in Zone Cross Country, which will be held on Wednesday, September 2.

Awhitu School Group Day Cross Country Photo’s by Johan Jordaan

More pics online

Photo’s by: Sarah Lamb

The new bylaw is supposed

to be about us and the local

chickens! Not all about

Karioitahi beach, vehicles and

the horses. Happy with the

new calf day rule, I am.

AUDIO & VIDEO

AUDIO & VIDEO COPYING SERVICES. Specialising in Audio, CD, Video & DVD dupli-cation & conversion. Phone: 027 201 7436, or email: [email protected]

CLEANING

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

COmpUtErs

yo u r p c g u y

www.yourpcguy.nz

BroadBand, Virus

PC sales, Wireless, PC rePairs, TuiTion

Great ‘In Your Home’ Service . . .

Jon 235 5300Mob 021 111 4122

FOr HIrE

FIREWOOD splitter. Ph: 235 7733 / 021 305 111.

FOr rENt

SUpERIOR 3 bedroom Racecourse Road rental available. Please phone 09 576 6529.

FOr sALE

Black real leather lounge suite 3x1x1 $550 * Black & white oak

armchair $395 * NEW Oak nesting tables $195 * Double length piano stool $175 * Handmade bookcase $350 * Set of 4 oak nesting tables

$175 * Brown cowhide $250 * NEW Ranch slider mats $40 * Oval

claw foot adjustable table with 4 chairs $475 * Set of 8 high back

fabric chairs $300 $10 delivery in Waiuku

Always buying quality furniture - Call us for a quote!

ALLEY WAY

31/3 BoWEN ST, WAIuKu NEXT Door To MITrE 10,

ph: 235 7715

cARAVAn for sale - Ideal retro project. Phone: 232 1814 to view.

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

Classifieds

Office spaces fOr lease

Please phone Sam:

021 671 960Waiuku BuSineSS Park

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

mEDICAL

FOr LEAsE

pUBLIC NOtICEs

pUZZLEs

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

FUNErAL sErVICEs

Otaua Village Preservation Society Inc.

A.G.MFriday 4th Sept at 7.00pmOtaua Bowling Club. All Welcome.

Social get together to follow. Nibbles and Refreshments

Waiuku Family SupportNOTICE OF AGM

12.30pm, Wednesday 16th SeptemberAt the Centre, 56 Queen Street

Light refreshments will be served.

A.G.m

Murphy Buses is looking for part time drivers based at our Pukekohe Depot for morning and afternoon school runs covering the South Auckland area. Some charter work may be available between school runs.

The ideal applicant will hold a current P endorsement, along with a full class 1 and 2 licence, and some bus driving experience; although for the right candidate we may be willing to assist in training to gain your class 2 and P endorsement.

As well as your demonstrated driving ability you will be reliable, safety conscious, passenger oriented and display a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

To apply for this position please contact us by:

Email: [email protected] or call 09 268 6620

Applicants must be NZ residents or have valid NZ work permits.

Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.

We are looking for someone to commence as soon as possible.

Bus Driver needed now

sItUAtIONs VACANt

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7419 - SOLUTIONSAcross - 1, Overseas. 6, Page. 8, Grit. 9, Singular. 10,Reply. 11, Sleepy. 13, Walrus. 15, Excuse. 17, Winner.19, Start. 22, Stubborn. 23, Deal. 24, Brie. 25, Stealthy.Down - 2, Verge. 3, Rattler. 4, Easy. 5, Sinister. 6, Plume.7, Grampus. 12, Usurious. 14, Aviator. 16, Citadel. 18,Noble. 20, Reach. 21, Knee.

SUDOKU No.1410

Fill the grid so thatevery row and every3x3 square contains

the digits 1 to 9

How to solveSudoku!

Solution No.1409

EASY

4 3 1 55 2 37

2 7 6 1 8

9 1 4 3 72

9 5 48 6 3 7

9 5 1 7 6 8 2 3 44 7 3 5 2 1 6 8 92 6 8 9 3 4 1 7 58 3 6 4 1 9 5 2 75 4 9 2 7 3 8 6 17 1 2 6 8 5 4 9 31 9 7 8 5 6 3 4 23 8 4 1 9 2 7 5 66 2 5 3 4 7 9 1 8

Proposed temporary road closureIt is proposed that Kemp Rd be closed from 9.30am until 5pm on Sunday 18 October 2015 for the MG Car Club Kemp Road Hillclimb event.

This closure applies to all except authorised and emergency vehicles. For further information, please contact Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553.

at.govt.nz

Waiuku Bowling Club, Sunday 13/9/15 1pm – 5pm $15. To book a seat call/txt 0274 598518 or email [email protected]

Scrapbook Crop

FOr sALE

WhItEbAIt net frame - No net, just frame. $100 ono. Ph: 235 9345.

FERgE Tractor - Petrol - Needs new battery and a little attention. Offers. Phone: 021 277 2113.

Westinghouse electric hob - $600 * Guardian child’s car seat - $60 * Kelvinator clothes dryer - 4kg - $200 *

Simpson clothes dryer - 45kg - $200 * 4 Don-nay squash racquets - New, never used - $50

each * Chess sets, metal - $30 * Hailea

Fish Aquarium FA406-A 480x30x34cm, c/w

67cm stand, built in filter, heater, and lights - $400 * Dog

Playpen, 60cm x 63cm x 6pieces, 65cmh

NEW - $40. All o.n.o

Please phone: 235 5550

FrEE

FREE drop off depot for all your unwanted com-puters, whiteware, etc. Recycle All Your Stuff Ltd. Unit 1 Waiuku Bus-iness Park, 23 Kitchener Rd. Free pick up in Waiuku. Ph: 235 5769.

GArAGE sALE

FRAnKlIn Wood Turners Club Garage Sale. At Our clubrooms, 29 Collingwood Road. Saturday 5th September. From 8:30am - 2:00pm.

SAt 5th Sep, 7.30am - 12pm. 4 Brookesmith Dr, Waiuku.

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.

HEALING

nOn-mAnIpUlAtIVE technique wakes up the body to help restore orig-inal bone alignment. Tues, Wed, Thurs - 279 Kitchener Rd, Waiuku. Heather: 0211 620 334.

HEALtH

tAI-chI for well being. Church Hall, 43 Queen St,Pukekohe. Thursdays, 1.15pm - $5; 5.30pm - $8; 7pm - $8. Lesson, gentle music, Chinese teas. Welcome!

HOmEkILL

Waiuku Village Butchery

HOMEKILLSERVICE

BEEF, SHEEPPIGS, Bacon etcNZFSA Registered

Ph 09 235 8369

JEWELLErY

clEAnIng, small repairs & Rhodium plat-ing services of rings and jewellery. Please phone Sonny on: 021 752 421.

LAWNmOWING

gREEn ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gar-dening, garden clear-ance, hedges. clean, tidy & reliable. Ph Brett 021 02117777 / 09 232 1276.

tOpcUt Lawnmowing - Reliable, clean & tidy job. Experienced operator. Ph Fred 09 235 5280, 021 902 552.

pADDOcK topping & mowing - There’s nothing too big or too small. Ph: 0226 944 554.

mAssAGE

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

mIssING

Foster Cat (similar to cat in photograph) - escaped from

beach end of Karioitahi Kohekohe Rd. May be head-

ing back towards Waipipi School area. Any sightings,

please phone Zoe: 021 2500 727. Waiuku Cat Colony.

pEts

JAnZ DOGS Profes-sional Pet Grooming Service. 110 Victoria Ave, Waiuku. Small and medium dogs only Ph: 235 5550.

pOOchIE PARK – Holiday home for dogs. Inspection welcome by arrangement. Ph: 09 235 0052 (pm) or 021 856 555. E: [email protected] for further info.

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.

pILAtEs

nEW to Waiuku! Strengthen, tone and stretch your way into bet-ter shape. Pilates class-es - Open to everyone. For info and bookings, Lauren: 022 177 1150.

prOpErtY mAINtENANCE

tREE Stump Grinding, Section Clearing, rub-bish Removal - Lawns - Etc. All at very competi-tive rates. Ph Patrick: 235 5297/ 027 426 0040.

sItUAtIONs VACANt

OnE-On-OnE position available in Waiuku for male/female with previ-ous experience, or pur-suing an interest in the childcare field. 3-5 days /week, hourly rate nego-tiable. Ph: 021 234 5321.

OFFIcE Manager / Accounts Extraordinaire needed for small con-struction office in Waiuku. Part time / full time, Please email CV with references to: [email protected]

tHANk YOU

thAnK you to all those businesses and individu-als who donated & sup-ported me when I shaved my hair, supporting Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. I raised $215.50 toward their cause. Louise McKearney.

WANtED

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

tO BUY - Waiuku Magpies 2nd Hand shop 3/10 Martyn St. Ph: 235 5509 / 027 277 5026. We buy and sell good quality used furniture, beds, appliances, tools, col-lectables, antiques & bric a brac from deceased estates, houselots, downsizing. Shop Hours: Tues - Fri 10-4, Sat 10-3.

WOrk WANtED

WElDIng work wanted - Cow sheds, horse floats, rust removal & some mechanical repairs. Phone Jeff: 0211 094 160.

Four Easy Ways to Book Your Classified AdvertSend your Classified

advert via email to:

Phone: 09 235 7835

Fax your Classified advert anytime

09 235 7834Monday - Friday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Book your own classified advert

online at anytime at: www.thepost.nz

[email protected]

24/7

18Y/O male University student, with full drivers licence & car, looking for part time weekend work, and some Fridays. Willing to travel. Has previous experience with food and management. Ready and willing to learn any-thing. Hard worker, punctual and dedicated. For enquir-ies, offers, references and or a CV, email: [email protected] or phone Kryten: 09 235 2256 or 021 0299 1617.

WOrk WANtED



Your A-Z of Trades & ServicesCARAVANS

• Accommodation needs • Ideal extra bedroom

235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585

Counties Caravan RentalsCaravan Hire

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen

Home & Office Cleaning• FREE QUOTES •

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

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

CLEANING

LAuNdRy

PH 238 50550800 10 35 35

103 Manukau Road, Pukekohe (Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)

Windscreen Repairs & Replacement

auto glass

* Mobile Service, Franklin wide *

GLASS

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING• FREE QUOTES •

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

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

LAWN MOWING

PAINTINGROOFS & EXTERIOR

TexTured Ceilings - sPeCiAlised COATings

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

coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

PAINTING

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

PuMPS

SEPTIC TANKS

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

• Residential • Specialist coatings

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

PAINTING

PLuMbING

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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 BusinessELECTRICAL

Ph: 09 235 6992 • Fax: 09 235 5138

Free Phone: 0508 33 44 55email: [email protected]

www.waterprojects.co.nz

Sewage System, Water, Bore or

Pump Problems??

SEPTIC TANKS

ROOFING

HEdGE CuTTING

GARLANDSFlowers & Gifts

2/31 Bowen Street, WaiukuPhone 235 0643 or 021 998 897

Call in & see us!

Beautiful Flowers lovingly made to

your personal requirements.

FLOWERS ANd GIFTS

Len Gore

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

Painter DecoratorResidential & Commercial

PAINTING

Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters

FRanklin WateR ltd

0800 826 525

WATER TANKS

letsstoreitsecure storage units

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

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

boats, cars and campervans

STORAGE

LAWN MOWINGELECTRICAL

Spraying: Boom & SpotMowing & ToppingFertilisingHarrowing

Mike’s LifestyLe BLock servicesfor all your paddock needs.

Call Mike for a quote(021) 331 019

PAddOCK SERVICES

De & CoWater Tank Cleaning ServicesCleaning Tanks Full or Empty, Pumps & Filters, Concrete Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, New Water Tanks Ph: 021 781 618

WATER TANKS

Franklin Truck RentalsSmall/Large Trucks/Utes/

Trailers & Cars52 Manukau Road, Pukekohe

09 238 8388www.franklintruckrentals.co.nz

Don’t Delay Call Today

TRuCK RENTAL

STORE IT ALLAll sizes 021 293 6250

Hosking Place, Waiuku

STORAGE

MuSIC

Colin Chapman 027 965 2094

Window CleaningCommercial & Residential Cleaning:

Cafes, Homes, etc

Call now for a free quote:

CLEANING

FRanklin CaRpET ClEaning lTdCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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

CARPET CLEANING

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Hedges, Tree Work, Rubbish Removal, Rotary Slashing, Schools, Industrial sites & section clean ups

Kerena Marx - M: 022 694 4554

ANY SIZE LAWN FRANKLIN WIDE

* Free Quotes * WINZ Quotes

LAWN MOWING

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


Waiuku; we love it and we know it.

Waiuku 09 235 0880 • www.barfoot.co.nz/waiuku

Wednesday 23 September

Watch this space

Waiuku Branch | 09 235 0880The Old Church Building, Cnr Queen & Victoria Streets, Waiuku, [email protected]

Deborah AndrewBranch Manager

M 0274 578 045

Patricia FentonM 021 836 242

Jeanette CantwellM 0274 334 190

Mary MisaM 027 241 2750

Rhonda GillbanksM 027 294 6836

Gaylene BethellM 0274 757 159

Ashley Mc IlmoyleM 0274 871 795

Service you expect from people you

can trust

George Schoushko� M 021 267 7143

Karyn McTernanM 021 072 7681

Bruce RobinsonM 027 332 3929

Bronwyn WestM 0274 452 382

Deborah SomervellProperty Manager

M 0274 363 416

We would like to keep you informed as to how the market is trending and ensure you can find us for all your real estate needs

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