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NZ Steel responds to global pressures

Business as usual unlikely

Excess global steel capacity and dropping demand has seen the price of Hot Rolled Coil drop dramatically in the last several months, this continues to put pressure on NZ Steel and the $50 million cost saving target they are

aiming to reach. Steve Douglas - [email protected]

ll We spoke with GM, Andrew Garey about how the company is responding to these pressures, with just over five weeks to go before the all important BlueScope AGM which could decide the future fate of operations at the Glenbrook mill. When breaking down any major cost sav-

ing initiative there are a number of key areas where the business can save. As a company you can’t control the global mar-kets, prices or demand. You are forced to focus on key cost saving areas and make some tough choices. Sadly some areas are harder than others,

you have to address the Human Capital or labour component, sourcing or suppli-ers, process improvement or streamlin-ing and other general cost reductions or things that you can cut back on or cut out completely. We asked GM Andrew Garey about his

cost saving target and how he was going about achieving it. On Labour, Andrew says: Great support

from our workforce. We have recent-ly reached an agreement with our Com-bined Union workforce to support the la-bour cost saving challenge. This is a ma-jor step towards achieving the $50 mil-lion cost saving target, the collaborative approach by all parties was excellent. The

same can be said of our white collar work-force who have already accepted a salary freeze and bonuses being put on hold. Giv-en the global pressures the business is fac-ing, we recognise that we still have a lot of work to do in the coming weeks.On Sourcing, Andrew says: We are in dis-

cussions with all of our suppliers around cost savings, we haven’t entered these dis-cussions lightly and appreciate their will-ingness to support our business during these difficult times. The initial respons-es have been really encouraging.On Manufacturing improvements, An-

drew says: Our people are working very hard on manufacturing improvements , our challenge is to maintain those levels of productivity.On General cost reduction, Andrew says:

We have been pursuing a range of general cost reduction initiatives and general belt tightening. However Andrew says he is not in a position, at this time, to provide any more detail around the savings. He says he will be able to provide a more detailed update on progress made in delivering the $50 million savings at the BlueScope AGM in November. Andrew says “The main point that we want to assure the commu-nity is that we have a plan, we are making good progress to achieving the $50 mil-lion sustainable savings. Whilst there is still a lot of work to do, we are heading in the right direction which is good for every-one; our business, our employees and fu-ture generations, our customers and sup-pliers and our community. New Zealand Steel has been part of the

Franklin community for 50 years, and we want to be around for many more.” Your views. [email protected]

Natalie ‘Stol’ the show last Saturday night at the Pukekohe Fashion

Show. For more information and photo’s see page 24

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Emma’s DeskA note from

I find it incredibly hard to find any motivation before my first cup of coffee in the morning. There is a real art to making the first cuppa of the day. This sees me drag myself from my blanket kingdom, which has claimed me as one of their own, try to mirac-ulously not trip over the cat that is meowing as though it has had its throat cut, and stumble into the kitchen to flick the kettle on.

But that first cup only takes the edge off the beginning of another day in the office – it is a well known fact that most media outlets run on coffee. The first hit of instant caffeine just doesn’t suffice – a trip to the local cafe is needed. It was getting to the stage that I was spending ridiculous amounts of coffee, completely depending on it to help me make it through the day. An intervention was needed and our calendar girl, Lynn, came up with the great idea of treating ourselves to morning coffee and using pods in our espresso ma-chine during the day.

Off to the supermarket we trekked. After what seemed like

hours, we were treating ourselves to our favourite range. Our excite-ment was soon squashed, after re-alised that we had purchased the wrong pods for our machine. The mistakes you make when you are delirious with coffee withdrawals! A huge thank you is needed to the lovely lady in customer service at Waiuku New World, who un-derstood that we were suffering from this horrible condition and swapped our pods for us.

Finishing on a low note, it is with sadness that our intrepid re-porter, Janine Baalbergen, is leav-ing us. We are incredibly grateful for her fantastic contribution to our paper and I would like to wish her all the best for her future en-deavours.

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Turners and Growers were treated to a visit by Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, at one of their greenhouses in Tuakau to discuss the issues they are currently having from the effects of a key pest, whitefly.

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ll“I was able to bring Hon Nathan Guy to Turners and Growers so that he could see first hand the effects of whitefly on tomato crops. He had previously had a briefing on the is-sue but is keen for MPI to work on a plan to deal with this issue. Not only does it require a multi-treat-ment approach, which is not avail-able at present, but will also involve the potato growing industry. Both these industries are very important to the Franklin area,” explains MP for Hunua, Andrew Bayly.

Representatives from the group were able to explain and show Rt Hon. Guy, and MP Andrew Bayly, the devastation it has on their to-mato crops. The infestation is cost-ing the industry inbetween $10-$20 million per year in lost prof-its, a number which the team say

will increase as the whitefly issue worsens.

Whitefly sucks the sap from the plants, which damages produc-tivity and quality. It was explained that nearly all methods of whitefly control failed in some parts of the country, which has lead to substan-tial crop losses – something that Turners and Growers and NZ Hot House both agree that they never want to experience.

“We are now using alternative methods, including spraying with soaps and oils, as well as the biolog-ical control with a parasitic wasp. These alone just aren’t effective enough to deal with the incredible high numbers of whitefly.”

There are both insecticide and biological agent options available internationally, but the pathways to introduce these into New Zealand are nigh on impossible. “Economic sustainability is a genuine concern for growers, as is our ability to pro-duce safe and compliant food. We are clean and green, and we would like to keep it that way.”

The team are now investigating sustainable ways of control rather than looking into the use of chem-icals, they have requested that Pri-

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Minister sees whitefly devastation in Tuakau

Above: National Tech Manager for Covered Crops, Ben Smith, Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, Commercial Manager for covered crops at Turners and Growers, Anthony Stone, MP for Hunua, Andrew Bayly, and Head Grower Manager, Greg Prendergast, at the greenhouse located in Harrisville, Tuakau.

Whitefly FactsGreenhouse whitefly is the pest most commonly found on greenhouse tomato crops in New Zealand.

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Adult whitefly cause direct damage when they suck plant juices. As a result, infestations of whitefly can give tomato plants a yellow, mottled look, stunting their growth, causing wilting and defoliation and reducing crop yield.

Indirect damage occurs when their sticky honeydew secretions grow sooty moulds that block photosynthesis. Any sooty mould on

fruit renders the fruit unmarketable.

Whitefly may be present in green-houses year round, but infestations are worst in summer, especially when it is hot and dry, or sunny

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15 October, ThursdayWhen: 9:15amWhat: Everyone, everywhere should know the right action to take before, during and after an earthquake. Thursday October 15 is the International ShakeOut Day of Action. New Zealand will be the first country to participate this year.We’re aiming to get 1.5 million New Zealanders to sign up to take part – which should also make ours the biggest (per capita) ShakeOut drill in the world! Once you’ve signed up we’ll keep you up to date with all the information you need to take part in the Drop, Cover and Hold drill. For more info visit: http://shakeout.govt.nz

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20 October, TuesdayWhere: St Andrews Church, Cnr 43 Queen & Wesley St, Pukekohe. When: 10am – 12 noonWhat: Ways to keep yourself safe at home & in the community. Cost: No cost but donations al-ways welcome. Bookings essential. Ph: 279 4331 ext 800

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20 October, TuesdayWhere: Campbell Tyson, Pukeko-he function roomWhen: 5:30pmWhat: Trafalgar guided coach tours in Europe and Walking and Cycling in Europe will be here to share their knowledge with you.

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24 October, SaturdayWhere: Waiuku Town CentreWhen: 6:00pm – 10:00pmWhat: Live entertainment for the whole family and an open-air craft and food market in the town centre, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.Cost: Free

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24 October, SaturdayWhere: G.V.R. Station RdWhen: 10:00 am - 5:00pmWhat: Join us at Glenbrook Vin-tage Railway to kick off our 2015-16 operating season. Monday will have the same things happening but will also include a country mar-ket. Check out our Facebook page.

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Tana Umaga started with Counties Manukau six years ago as player/coach and became head coach in 2012. “Thanks to all who showed faith in the de-cision for me to come here,” said Umaga. “As you can see there are pathways from this union to higher honours, so do what you need to.”

“I have enjoyed the special highlights such as winning the championship, the Ranfur-ly Shield, beating Waikato last weekend and I believe success will continue with the strong foundations that have been laid.”

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to the ITM Cup premiership and kept them there. He has proven wrong the claim great players do not make great coaches.

He always puts the team first and places faith and trust in those around him. He has shared with the players what he has learned in his career and instilled a great work ethic in the team. When he first arrived, after three years in France, he had said he hoped to build a path for Counties players all the way to the top and many believe he has achieved that.

Umaga’s leadership led to Counties fielding two new All Blacks, Frank Halai and Augus-

tine Pulu and he also tried to entice Super Rug-by players back into the re-gion, like Sonny Bill Wil-liams. A record 11 players from Counties now have Super Rug-by contracts in one single year. He has turned down Super Rug-by opportunities but being head coach of the Blues was too good a chance to pass up. So it is fare-well and thanks, Tana.

Umaga was assistant coach as well as head coach of French club, Toulon, assistant coach then head coach of the Steelers, still is head coach for Asian Pacif-ic Dragons and assistant coach

for the NZ U20s. “There is a lot of passion here

in Counties Manukau. When you have that passion all you have to give them is the opportunity and direction,” said Umaga.

Goodbye and thanks, Tana“G o T h e B lu e s,” were Tana Umaga’s parting words to the union and the fans on Saturday night after his team’s last game.

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Blinded by DesignKarioitahi Beach permits Ag Days - save the datell At the time of print, the Post have not yet had comment from Auckland Transport as to when or if they had undertaken the safety audit for the intersection on Collingwood/Kitchener Road. Andy Baker has said that he will be following up on this. This was part of our article on Blinded by Design that was in our issue of August 11, 2015.

ll The new sign design and locations for Karioitahi Beach advising all beach goers of the permit regula-tions are currently being finalised and should be up in the next couple of weeks – just in time before the busy summer season fully takes off. As of two weeks ago, there were over 800 applications for permits, which Chairman of the Local Board, Andy Baker, says is not only ‘staggering but very pleasing.’ The Police are also being currently informed of their powers and the process when coming across people who do not have their permits for the beach.

ll Be sure not to miss out on the upcom-ing Agriculture Days for local schools: Waipipi Primary - Friday, October 16; Waiau Pa Primary - Friday, October 16; Bombay School - Saturday, October 17; Karaka School - Saturday, October 17; Otaua School - Saturday, October 17; Bombay School - Saturday, October 17; Glenbrook School -Saturday, October 17; Pukeoware School -Saturday, October 17; Awhitu School - Saturday, October 17.

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If you ask most people what grace is and you will inevitably get the standard reply of, “Unmerited Favour with God.” And that is true, but I heard on a DVD Sermon the other day, this rendition that sounded so much better, and it comes from Noah Webster in his 1828 Edition of the Dictionary that bears his name. Grace; (3.) “Favorable influence of God; divine influence or the influence of the spirit, in renewing the heart and restraining from sin.” My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Corinthians 12:9.”

I found this so much deeper and more comprehensive, covering so much more ground as it were than the normal options. Then my mind was drawn to the last part of the definition, “restraining from sin,” and as I pondered this, I realized that so many of us can so easily claim to be “Under Grace,” or “Saved by Grace,” and yet go on through life living and sinning just like a Devil. We claim to have repented and left the Devil and currently live like and for Jesus Christ, so why do we invariably still live like our Old Life and not our New Life in Christ? That should not ought to be, we should be more and more, day by day, growing in Grace and Knowledge and reflecting Jesus Christ, for we claim in word at least, to be “Christian,” one who is following or reflecting Jesus Christ, so why do we try to use a cloak or semblance of God to bluff or hide our real sinful heart, when we should actually be repenting. God is certainly not fooled, and most people about us can see through the cloak and see the real person underneath.

“By their fruits ye shall know them,” (Matt 7:20;) so why do we try to deceive, when the genuine is so much better and satisfying than the counterfeit, and access to heaven is available only to the genuine follower and not to the clone.

Wheat is harvested and goes to God, Tares are burned and destroyed. Sheep go to God’s fold and goats do not. Wise Bridesmaids that have prepared go into Eternal Life, the unprepared stay out. We have parable after parable that gives us the admonition, to repent, turn from our wicked ways and to live, (Eze 33:11.)

There is a current trend where sin is creeping into our midst, and it is creatively disguised as having a form of Godliness but denying the power, (2 Tim 3:5) where authors are writing things that on the surface looking so plausible and true, but on closer inspection under the light of Holy Scripture, they turn out to be nothing more than Satan trying to infiltrate and to corrupt us. Isaiah 8:20 “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them.” We need to be so careful now that we measure and weigh everything by the word of God, “It is Written.”

So what is Sin, 1 John 3:4 “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” We have John’s council and advice given a long

time ago, and to their minds, it was still the same as it should be today, that the Law, is the first five books in the Bible, and these were written down by Moses, but Law is connected to Torah, and Torah is connected to the Bible, as Jesus told Satan in Matt 4:4 “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Developing this, we Christians who are “Wheat,” are to be eating regularly of the Bible, and then using it as our early warning system to shine light on sneaky deceptions that Satan sends in to try deceive us and to turn us into a “Form of Godliness,” (2 Tim 3:5); we need to be good Bereans, and check these things out for ourselves.

Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Should be our new Battle Cry, and Mission Statement; as we all have more than one copy of Scripture, but do we actually eat it up daily, hungrily feasting on “The Word” Christ Jesus (John 1:14) who is also the Heavenly Manna (John 6:31-35) so why do we feast so much on what the latest trendy books serve up, when we have the real solid nourishing food right in our hands, Isaiah 55:2 “Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.”

Back to Noah Webster and his definition for us today, “Favorable influence of God; divine influence or the influence of the spirit, in renewing the heart and restraining from sin.” My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Corinthians 12:9.” God’s Grace is abounding, as found in Romans 5:20-21 “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”

How can we flee from Sin, when we do not know what sin actually looks like? Well we do have the Scripture, which is light that shineth in a dark place (2 Peter 1:19); so what we need to do is to turn on the light of God’s Word, the Bible, which teaches us of Jesus Christ, and to walk in the light as he is the light (1 John 1:7). Paul put it this way in Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” We are now in a battle for our Eternal Life, so let us all stand, and repel sin by scripture, which is the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God; so let us sharpen up our swords for the battle is upon us.

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Brave policemen, firefighters and ambulance officers put aside any inhibitions they may have had by stepping out on stage recently, dressed in drag.

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The men at the town hall fundraiser for John Connolly have taken their desire to help him a step further. They allowed Rhon-da Cockerton, a police officer, to photograph them in their drag costumes with make-up and turn the photos into a calendar.

Celia Bicknell and Antoinette Walters did

the guys’ make-up, Angela Vink de-signed the calendar and Pukekohe Service Print printed it.

The calendar is funded through sponsors which feature on each page. This will enable the sales to generate more money for John Connolly’s can-cer treatment. The twelve brave blokes each have their own page, or month if you like, in the calendar. John Con-nolly is featured on the back page tell-ing his story and giving his response to the fundraising efforts. The calen-dars cost $20 each and can be bought at Top Notch, 28 King St Pukekohe.

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ll Last Sunday two local churches held special ser-vices for pets and their own-ers to coincide with St Fran-cis Day.

St Francis, an Italian monk from the 13th century, was famous for his fondness of nature and animals.

This is why he was made the patron saint of animals and October 4 was chosen to remember him, as well as to take the opportunity to put animals, especially pets, centre stage.

At St Brides in Mauku, children from local schools were able to celebrate all

things great and beautiful, while at Pukekohe’s Angli-can Church hall dogs, a cat and a rabbit turned up, to-gether with an assortment of toy animals for their spe-cial service.

P u k e k o h e A n g l i c a n Church’s Vicar, Jan Wallace, blessed each animal pre-sent, while Pey’ci, the Jack Russell, sang in fine voice with the congregation at St Brides, when they sang Morning has Broken.

A collection was also tak-en at St Brides, which was donated to the Auckland SPCA.

Special services held for Pets

Sarah Nichols, Reverand McSorley and Hannah McSorley blessing a duckling from Waiuku.

Plunket Waiuku held their annual Mums and Bubs Market on September 26, with huge success.

ll Described by those who attended as a great event for the whole family, this year saw their stallholders in-crease from 16 last year to 24 this year, with mainly new local businesses. Party bods turned up this year dressed as Elmo and Dorothy the Dinosaur and were great en-tertainment for the children.

Plunket Waiuku would like to thank all businesses that supported their amazing Moses basket raffle which was packed full of amazing gifts. A huge thank you is espe-cially needed for Baby Trenz, who donated a Moses bas-ket. Waiuku Plunket received so much support, that they raised over $1000. This will be invested back into the lo-cal community by running events, such as Tots‘n’Tunes every Friday at the Waiuku Community Centre.

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A simple mistakeWhile it has only been just over a month since Zen Do Kai student and trainer, Isaac Weir, passed away in a road crash, his father, Les Weir would like to share with the community how a simple mistake, that could have been easily prevented, could still see his son here today.

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ll After staying at a friend’s house following an extensive Zen Do Kai training the evening before, Isaac woke in the early hours of August 28, 2015, concerned about leaving his Rottweiler, Bud, inside all night at his home in Waiuku.

Unfortunately, Isaac never made it home. His car hit loose gravel on a corner along Karioitahi Road and Isaac, who had made the fatal mis-take of not wearing his seat belt, was thrown from his car through the passenger window as he tried to correct his vehicle.

His father, Les Weir, explained that Isaac, who would give his shirt off his back for others, had over-

come his health is-sues and had turned his life around.

“ H e l o s t o n e brother as a teenager and he never recov-ered from it. He went through an extreme-ly difficult period in his life, but through Zen Do Kai, he had a whole new lease on life. He had just gained his black belt, and was enjoying training new students. The potential he had was cut short by a simple mistake.”

The injuries Isaac sustained from being thrown out of the car weren’t survivable. Les, and the team at the Serious Crash Investi-gation Unit, believe that it would have been a different story had he been wearing his seat belt.

“Putting your seatbelt on is a simple thing. It takes a short amount of time and effort. It is also the driver’s responsibility to ensure that passengers have their seat belts on.”

Road Policing Manager for Counties Manukau Police, Inspec-tor Alison Brand, says that she can

only reit-erate what Les has said.

“It is only two seconds to put your belt on, so why not do it before you start the car? Every-one needs to take responsibility for their own seatbelt. We all make mistakes but this is costing people their lives and the effect is abso-lutely devastating to the families.”

Les says the effect of Isaac’s pass-ing is ongoing. “It has devastated our family and has been traumat-ic for his friends. He enriched our lives and touched many people. It is such a waste, but if someone can learn from his mistake, that is one less life lost and one less family that has to go through what we have.”

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In recent months we have had three deaths on our local roads and I believe 15 for the whole Counties Manukau area, which is not very good at all.

I think we need to focus on driving to the conditions, making good decisions when driving and avoiding distractions.

With the changing of seasons we have wet roads, increased sun strike at different times of the day as well as oth-er things we need to anticipate on the road, i.e stock, road works etc, we need to adjust our speed accordingly. If we are going too fast for the conditions or we encounter unexpected hazards the end result can depend on how fast you are going. Like the old saying — you’re a long time dead, so slow down.

Decision making when you are driv-ing, is about risk assessment, if you are driving and thinking ‘should I or shouldn’t I over take’ for example, you shouldn’t. Don’t take unnecessary risks, don’t cut corners, don’t start over taking to make up time, it is better to be late than possibly not showing up.

Don’t drink and drive, for over a year we have had a lower limit, but we still see a lot of people drinking and driving. The other week some of the team and I had an alcohol check point in town just af-ter lunch time and I was surprised how many had been drinking.

If you are going out and drinking have a plan about getting home, use courtesy vans, taxis or have someone pick you up. Even if you are under the limit and have an accident, insurance won’t pay. The risk of have a couple of drinks and driving is not safe for other road users or yourself, so make good de-cisions about what you’re going to do.

If you see bad driving when you’re out and about ring 111 or *555 to report it, get a registration number so it can be followed up by police.

We want everyone to have safe jour-neys on the road.

We will be targeting the beach and people travelling to and from it soon, so be warned.

Go the All Blacks!Cheers, Woody

Focus on driving to the conditions

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John Mills’ friendly service and solid product knowledge have helped many a lo-cal to a bag just right for them. Whether you need travel lug-gage, a handbag or a wallet John Mills will present you with the best one for your cir-cumstances and he will do you a good deal.

His family-owned business started in 1902 as Mills Broth-ers. His father David bought the drapery half of the business in 1950 and John Mills has diversified since he’s been in charge, first into manchester, dress fabrics, sheets and tow-els and now luggage, and woman’s handbags. “Ev-erything is imported form Europe or the East,” he says.

Mr Mills travels overseas annually to personal-ly buy the best he can find, which includes Sam-sonite luggage andhe believes he offers the very best prices in New Zealand.

He says for him a shop delivers a service to the community. After all those years in his own shop he still enjoys the challenges that retail in the 2000s presents and he is grateful to the local com-munity for their support over the years.

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What ARE you telling your customers?So the silly season fast approaches, along with summer and long school holidays. You would think after ten years in New Zealand I’d be used to it by now. Still acclimatising!

So we are about to ap-proach “The Big Shut-down”. Everyone is going on holidays aren’t they? Free from work? Well I will let you into a se-cret, a lot of us take short breaks or no breaks. We are still there, still able to buy goods and services, so WHAT are you telling your customers?

I’m talking about the C.T.A. What on earth is that? Call To Action.

When you send out your marketing mate-rial, doing your adver-tising, putting messag-

es on social media, are you getting the traction, the awareness and sales you thought you would? Most small businesses don’t. The reason is sim-ple. They haven’t asked their customers to do an-ything, they haven’t told them what to do next.

With so much media coming at us so fast, if we don’t have to do anything with what we are seeing and reading we skip to the next thing.

So if you want them to “click” on the offer, tell them CLICK HERE. If you want your custom-ers to sign up to your da-tabase to get special of-fers; tell them! “Sign Up Now for special offers HERE”. If you want them to quote your advert ref-erence so they can get a special offer, tell them in the advert or marketing. We are all shopping, but

The 2016 Dairy Industry Awards kick off with a launch in both Pukekohe and Ngatea next week.

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llThis year the three competitions that comprise the Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Awards have under-gone significant changes, including the names of each award, and the biggest change effects those entering the Dairy Trainee of the Year award.

Changes to this category mean newer entrants and younger people will have a bigger chance of winning than they had before.

“The competition has been held since 2008 and has proved incredibly successful in attracting large numbers of entrants. That’s been great. But what we have found is those with maturity, higher qualifica-tions and experience from another sector before en-tering the dairy industry have had an advantage,” says national convener Chris Keeping.

“The changes aim to even out the playing field and make the competition more focused on genu-ine dairy industry trainees.”

Entry is now restricted to those aged 18 to 25 years, have been in the industry to three years, and have qualifications up to NZQA Level 4 or equivalent in any field of study.

Other awards available are Farm Manager of the Year and Sharemilker Equity Farmer of the Year and the launch nights, at NZ Farm Source (for-

Local Dairy Awards kick off with big launch

if you don’t ask you won’t get. Effective calls to ac-tion also help you as the business owner. You can see the return on each type of advertising me-dia you are using.

You can see whom and when customers re-spond to you. You can use this information to drive sales and a better spend of your advertising.

If you aren’t telling or asking your customers and potential customers to do anything, you aren’t engaging with potential sales and you are spend-ing money on advertising and marketing media for no tangible return.

Why would you do that? I had a client spend $16,000 in a month and forgot to ask for anything, guess what, no tangible uplift in sales.

Start asking now and start measuring your re-sults, and don’t stop over the silly season, because a lot of small businesses do, and if YOU don’t YOU can make ALL the sales!

If you would like to understand how effec-tive a CTA could be for your business, drop me a line and let’s catch up over coffee!

merly RD1) stores are de-signed to encourage peo-ple to enter, to inform them of what is required and ex-plain the recent changes, say Regional Managers, and past award winners, Rosemarie and Bryce Cos-tar from Onewhero.

More information can be found on www.dairyin-dustryawards.co.nz. Entry to the awards opens on Oc-tober 20 will close on No-vember 30.

“We are pleased to join the GIA partnership to help deliver the best bios-ecurity outcomes so that we can protect our sec-tor,” says Michael Ahern, Chief Executive Officer of Onions New Zealand, the industry body represent-ing onion growers in New Zealand.

“The onion industry is an important primary industry exporter with 85% of New Zealand on-ions shipped and sold in global markets. Onions are New Zealand’s third largest fresh horticulture export crop (equal with avocados) with an aver-age Free on Board (FoB) value of $80–100m.”

Approximately 215,000 metric tonnes of on-ions are produced an-nually from 5000 hec-tares cropped in the re-gions of Franklin/Puke-kohe (52%), Waikato/Bay of Plenty (13%), Hawke’s Bay (15%), Canterbury/South Canterbury (14%) and Manawatu/Horow-henua (6%).

Onion industry joins GIA

“This partnership will see us working closely with the Ministry for Primary In-dustries (MPI) to make joint decisions on readiness and response to manage priority biosecurity pest’s risks impact-ing our sector,” says Ahern.

The signing was the second by the Minister for Primary Industries, Na-than Guy, and was further witnessed by MP for Hunua, Andrew Bayly. Held at the Campbell Tyson Business Centre, the signing was also attended by repre-sentatives from Onions New Zealand, MPI, and the GIA Secretariat.

MP for Hunua, Andrew Bayly, ex-plained the GIA signing was incredibly significant for Franklin. “The signing of the deed has been delayed several times, as we felt that it was extremely poign-ant to have it signed in Pukekohe. This is due to the reflection on onion industry within Franklin, and recognition on how much the area contributes to the export market.” Onions New Zealand joins or-ganisations representing the kiwifruit, pipfruit, equine, and pork sectors, along with MPI representing the government as GIA partners.

o n i o n S New Zealand Inc signed the Deed of the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response at Pukekohe Last Friday, becoming the first vegetable group and the fifth Signatory to sign the Deed.

Above: Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, Onions New Zealand CEO, Michael Ahern and MP for Hunua, Andrew Bayly.

Pictured above: Past award winners, Rosemarie and Bryce Costar from Onewhero.

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Don’t just flag itM uch debate exists about

whether New Zealand should replace the existing flag and

from November 20 to December 11, 2015 the binding referendum will take place. New Zealand citizens are being asked to choose the most desired design option to consider as a replacement to the existing flag.

Then in March 2016 another binding referendum will be held to choose be-tween the design chosen and the exist-ing flag. The flag that receives the most votes in this referendum will be the offi-cial flag of New Zealand.

Local, internationally renowned sculptor, Fred Graham knows a bit about flags. In fact Fred designed the kotuku flag for the New Zealand 1990 sesqui-centennial.

He has his opinions about whether the New Zealand flag should change, but he has kept that to himself.

What Fred has done is to analyse some flags of the world which look very similar to those of other countries.

Fred says that this is one area of de-bate locally to support the changing of the New Zealand flag. “Many people think that the New Zealand flag is too much like Australia, for example, and that is the reason we should change,” he said.

But is it?

Some of these will be debated in a se-ries of articles, researched and written

by Fred, to be published in the Post dur-ing weeks leading up to the referendum.

You make your own mind up. But re-member the first referendum will not decide to change the flag — it will only record your preferred choices. Then the second referendum will decide whether to change to the flag from the first refer-endum, or to keep our existing flag.

It is important to vote. Do not just say “I don’t think we should change the flag,” and not take part in the first referen-dum. The reason would be that you are denying your right as a citizen to have a choice. Your vote could influence which flag is chosen to go on to the second ref-erendum.

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Flag FactsThe first referendum to gauge the most popular of the alternative flags and will

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The postal referendum closes December

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Be part of the Waikato water quality solution

1 Waikato residents are invited to help finalise recommended ways of restoring and protecting the Waikato and Waipa rivers. It’s part of work being carried out under the Healthy Rivers: Plan for Change/ Wai Ora: He Rautaki Whakapaipai project.

2 The project’s Collaborative Stakeholder Group of 24 people – representing sectors and the community – is due to recommend ways of reducing contaminants entering waterways in the rivers’ 1.1 million hectare catchments.

3A suggested regional plan change to imple-

ment the solutions is scheduled to be produced next year. Before that happens, the Collabora-tive Stakeholder Group wants comment from both rural and urban residents on what they think about what the group has discovered so far and its current thinking about the way forward.

“We’re very keen to hear what the public thinks about solutions for reducing sediments, nutrients and bacteria getting into waterways and impacting on water quality,” said the group’s chair Bill Wasley.

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A series of community workshops, running from 6.30pm till 8.30pm will also be held with one being in Tuakau on Thursday 29 October at the Tuakau Memorial Hall. For anyone who can’t make these dates, the ability to participate in an online survey will be available from 28 October until 13 November 2015.

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Come along to the Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a fun filled family weekend this Labour Weekend! All

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Harrisville School students received their much coveted check for a $10,000 working bee out of the hands of Tuakau ITM’s Glenn (‘Podge’) Graham on Saturday during halftime of the game between the Steelers and Auckland. Rugby great Ian Jones was also there to do the official speech and introduce the winners to the nationwide audience on SkySport. The 200-pupil school managed to collect 700 stickers during the ITM Cup season at various home and away games.

Whopping great big cheque for Harrisville School

Local family win 2015 NZCMA Awards

Millie Eltringham and daughter, Jane Robson, with her husband, Jessie, have just returned from Rotorua after taking out the 2015 New Zealand Country Music Entertainer of the Year. The local family have been performing together for five years and are proud to call Waiuku home. The musical trio would like to say a special thanks to several local businesses, including Q Nails for the pampering they received before their big event and to Barbs Bar and Grill for the sponsored lunch. A thank you is also needed to Millie’s husband, Robin, and Jane and Jessie’s son, Ngakau, who have been strong supporters through their journey.

38 years of steam with a 100 year old engineThe Glenbrook Vintage Railway has been in operation for 38 years since 1977 and their steam locomotives are what have put the railway on the map as one of New Zealand’s leading railway preservation sites.

ll This year GVR are celebrating the 100th birth-day of their locomotive Ww 644, one of their regu-lar workhorses!

She worked her way to Auckland in 1970 via a delivery trip from Greymouth to Auckland, an ep-ic journey of well over 1200km.

Awaiting restoration at the GVR workshop for 32 years. Work finally began in 2002 and after five years of hard labour by the mainly volunteer workforce she took to the rails again.

Since then Ww 644 has been used on all types of work at the GVR, be it normal Sunday running, Day Out With Thomas weekends, Steam Festivals and many a weekday charter for film companies and bus tours. This locomotive, despite her age, will continue to serve the GVR for many years to come.

To mark the occasion of Ww 644’s centenary, the railway is holding a birthday party over Labour Weekend in October. It also marks the official birth-day celebration of GVR and there will be a Country Market at Glenbrook Station.

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After nearly eight years in New Zealand, Inversion Therapy has now gained a reputation for success with long-term sufferers of back pain.

Inversion New Zealand was started eight years ago by Dave and Nancy Hare. Dave had suffered over 20 years of back pain from degenerated discs and had basically given up and decided to just live with it.

“To me surgery was never an option,” he said, “as long as I still could walk, there was hope.”

Dave tried everything; every time he was overseas he would search for anything that could possibly help.

While on one of these overseas trips eight years ago, Dave discovered the Teeter Hang-Ups.

“The first time I tried it, the pain disappeared and I was completely pain free for about 30 minutes, nothing had done that,” he said.

Dave never believed it would fix him, “as specialists had told me it was irreversible, I now knew I had a place to go every time I wanted some serious relief.”

To Dave’s surprise the more he used the table the longer the pain stayed away, until after nearly three months he was completely pain free.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Dave said.“I had spent large amounts of money on

every form of treatment available and here was something I had never heard of sorting it out for me in a very short period of time.”

It was then Dave decided to introduce Teeter into New Zealand and Inversion NZ was born.

Over the years INZ has helped thousands of people get some serious relief and has seen results in not only backs, but necks, hips, knees, posture, circulation, increased height, blood pressure and lots more.

“We have testimonials from people with over fifty years of back problems and even have them in a number of schools in New Zealand for their special needs children,” said Dave.

“The blood to the brain helps these kids and the results are excellent.”

What this means for the ageing population is that it maintains the health of the brain as we all get older.

INZ now has a division putting them into industry as back pain costs companies a considerable amount of lost production.

Both Dave and Nancy will be attending the show. Dave told me that he realised that, had he not tried the Teeter for himself he would still be suffering, “I would still be a miserable grumpy bugger, living with pain, that is why we do the shows, people need to try it for themselves.

Most people actually get off with the pain either gone or considerably less,” he said. Come along to the show this weekend for a treatment , if you have completely resigned yourself to having back or neck pain for the rest of your life, the chances are you will be pleasantly surprised.

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If you suffer from Back or Neck Pain then come along to stand 242 Heaphy Court at the Waikato Home & Garden Show at Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton, 1st - 4th October 2015.

In 2006, a three and a half year medical study using the Teeter Hang-Ups was completed in the Regional Neuroscience Centre at Newcastle General Hospital. It was conducted by one of the UK’s leading Neurosurgeons and authorities on back care and it was found that Inversion Therapy reduced the need for spinal surgery for Sciatica by 77% compared to 22% with traditional methods of treatment.

We will set the table to the relaxing angle of 20 degrees, which gently relieves the pressure on your spine and leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

After eight years in NZ there are now enough people using the Teeter Hang-Ups to dispel the last of any doubts that these really do work if you suffer from Back or Neck Pain or simply just want to age healthily, bring this ad along for a free 10 minute treatment. “I promise that you will be pleasantly surprised!”

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Effects of Aging caused by Gravity

Frank Harwood (84) of Turangi using his Teeter, Frank has been Inverting for seven years and has found it keeps him young

IT IS PURE LOGIC AS TO HOW THE TEETER INVERSION TABLE WORKS.The Teeter Inversion Table works on three levels: Discs, Muscles and Posture.

Discs: It uses Gravity to apply traction, the traction gently opens the discs and as they open up they create suction, this suction draws fluid from the surrounding tissue back into the discs, re-hydrating them. This is the key! Discs do not have their own blood supply, the rely on transfer of fluid from the surrounding tissue to keep them healthy and hydrated and over the years as discs get thinner with age, they lose the ability to take on fluid (just like squeezing a sponge) and they start to de-hydrate.

De-Hydrated discs are less flexible, they are harder, more prone to injury, they interfere with nerve roots creating pain and ultimately the de-hydration causes degeneration. The Teeter Inversion table slowly and gently brings the hydration back into the discs, plumping them up. This brings back lost height (most people will regain around 2 CM of height), it separates the nerve roots a lot more effectively and returns quality of life.

Muscles: A lot of Pain is Muscular, when muscles are stressed they become tight which restricts the flow of blood and lymph through the muscle so toxins build up, Co2 and Lactic Acid. A reverse stretch opens up the muscles and there is a treatment on the table, which is called Rhythmic traction, which is a gentle rocking motion. This stimulates circulation and encourages blood flow through the muscles, which clears the lactic acid into your lymph system where it stimulates lymph flow and deals with it. Most people with serious neck issues see a large an improvement after only one treatment.

Posture: Poor posture is one of the major cases of pain and is a major contributor to the deterioration of the body with age. A difference in leg length causes most of the hip and knee issues, as they continue to place uneven loads on the joints; much in the same way as the misalignment of your wheels on your car, they eventually wear away the wheel bearings.

Trying to correct posture is extremely difficult due to muscle memory as it constantly pulls the muscles to where they want to be. At a level of 40 degrees or more on the Teeter, the muscles groups open up and slowly come back into alignment, using the table daily, at least once a day does not allow the memory to pull the muscles out of alignment and slowly the muscles start to lose their memory and go with the flow, allowing the body to slowly come back into correct posture. Then using the table once a day will ensure it is kept there.

This is not rocket science, it is just pure logic, if a machine is out of alignment it does not last long, the only difference in the body and a machine is the body is constantly repairing itself, however if the wear and tear on the body is greater than the bodies ability to repair itself, it is a slow decline. The Teeter slowly brings the body out of its decline and allows the body to repair itself resulting a far healthier life.

If you are serious about investing in your health and really sorting your issues out, come see us at the show, you have nothing to lose and the chances are a lot to gain.

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If you suffer from Back or Neck Pain come along to The War Memorial Hall, Queen Street Waiuku, this weekend of the 17th & 18th.


ByDaveHare,Coopers was started by Simon Cooper inthe early 80’s.At that time, Simonwas a cabinet makerwith a boutique shop inWellingtonmaking and restoring fine furniture.Disillusionedwith the standard of currentpaint strippers andwith a flair forchemistry, Simon set aboutmaking astripper that was easy to use andactually worked.I asked himwhat on earthpossessed him to try and changethe norm.“I was sick of how difficult it was touse the current strippers, and knewsanding was a complete waste oftime,” Simon says.“Why sandwhen the personwhomade the item, sanded it in the firstplace? I was determined tomake a

product that was easy to use andmadesanding obsolete.”Simon is Kiwi-born and bred and as a dairyfarmer’s son hewas taught at a young ageto work things out, rather than to acceptthings as they are.At high school he developed a passion forworking with wood and his love of finefurniture began.

Once Simon developed his own stripper,the word got out and today, over 30 yearslater, Simon’s products andmethods arenow known as Cooper’s Strip Club; acomplete DIY restoration system, familyowned and operated, available through-out NewZealand and Australia.Simon says Cooper’s is different toconventional strippers in somanyways.Themain ones being that it will strip anyfinish from any surface, without the needfor sanding, whether the finish is on theinside or outside of your home.“I am very proud of it and the results it hasachieved,” he says.With Cooper’s having been used onwellover 70,000 homes, Simon says anyonecan easily strip anything covered in paintor varnish such as furniture, doors andmouldings, or evenweatherboards andwindows baked by the sun for over 100years.I also asked Simon about the currentproblems related to safe lead removal.

Simon says.Simonwith his wife Dorri with sons Lanceand George will be at theWaiukuStripping Expo this weekend showing thepublic just how easy stripping can be.“If you have a project in mind, come andcheck out how easy stripping can be.”I say, it sounds like it strips it all then!“I wouldn’t havemade it if it didn’t,” Simonsays with a smile.

“Because there is no lead dustcreated through sanding, or leadvapour generated by heat guns,lead poisoning is no longer a

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You can do itBy Simon CooperSo you’ve inherited some furniture, a chair perhapsand you’ve decided to give it a new lease on life, buthow do you do it?Most people have tried sanding, a time consuming,dusty, painful experience you probably never wantto repeat.Maybe you’re thinking of sending it off to the dipper,thinking it will come back ready for a new finish,unfortunately boiling your furniture in a vat ofcaustic is rarely a good idea. Joint damage and furrygrain that needs a lot of sanding is more often thenorm than the exception and I knowwhat I’m talkingabout, I ran a dip stripping bath… not a goodexperience.By this point wemi h jthink it would be esend that chair tosional’, well the gothat isn’t needed, seasy and you can dyourself.Why sandwhen thwhomade the chafor you? Simply disthe old finish withmy Stripper thenrinse it cleanwithmy Flusher,it really is thateasy.This weekendmyfamily and I will beat theWaiukuWaMemorial hallstripping up astorm, so put thatchair (or anythingelse for that mattein the car and let usshow you how!

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Stripping yourwindowshas never been so easyByAndrew SiddallWhen it comes to stripping yourwindows, it’s normal to be confronted bythe scope of the project, and the windowsthat won’t open or close properlybecause of themany coats of paint thathave glued them shut.The tricky corners with all that built-uppaint that seems impossible to strip andof course the lead paint that we grindinto dust with sandpaper to spreadaround for everyone to breathe; it’s allvery daunting.Well not anymore, Simon Cooper fromthe Cooper’s Strip Club, says.Simon says their stripping systemmakesstripping your windows the perfect DIYproject.Simon confidently claims theireasy-to-use products andmethods willremove any paint or varnish from theinside or outside of your windowswithout the need to use sandpaper.Simon says their stripper will dissolve any

finish and their flusher will rinse thesurface clean and because the process iswet, there is no harmful lead dust toworry about.The Cooper’s Strip Clubwill be demon-strating at theWaiuku Stripping Expothis weekend at theWarMemorial Hall inWaiuku.Simon says “If you are interested inseeing how to get those windows dealt toonce and for all, pop on down and see theperfect way to strip your windows”.

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ByDarryl CarkeI asked Simonwhat the Stripping Expois all about and he said, “The StrippingExpo is a DIY paint and varnishstripping exhibition travelling regionallythroughout NewZealand.”“The purpose of the Stripping Expo is toshowCooper’s stripping any paint orvarnish from any surface.”Simon says this week the Stripping Expois in theWaiuku area and is being heldat theWarMemorial Hall inWaiuku,“We have on exhibition some

impressive before and after displays, aswell as practical one on one demonstra-tions.”Come andmeet the family, chat to usabout your project, bring along somephotos of what youwant to strip andwe’ll select a similar old piece of paint orvarnish to strip with you.” But whatSimon really wants you to do is actuallybring along your project, nomatter howbig or small. Bring a Chair, a drawer,unscrew awindow sash, a door, a pieceof Archtrave or skirting board, even

bring your project car or boat and theCooper’s will really show youwhatCooper’s is capable of doing. ”There’sample parking outside, so impress uswith what you bring along”.

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YardArt began in 2004, at the old Dairy Company site situated on Crown Road, Paerata. Each year has seen the business grow with new products and display areas opening.

ll Some of the bigger items the team have added to their range over the years included HotSpring Spas in 2006.

“We are the agents, suppliers and technicians for HotSpring in the Counties area. Many people buy them on a whim and are dis-appointed later. A spa is a big pur-chase for most families and we love delivering a good quality spa that we know will give years of efficient service at minimal running costs and maintenance. I am happy to help people as they work through what makes a good spa before they part with that hard earned dollar,” says Tricia.

The team also purchased the business, Phoenix Italia, a man-ufacturer of crushed marble stat-uary that was originally based in Drury. It was moved to their prem-ises where the range is now man-ufactured and despatched from. As well as that, the business has a range of paving, garden edging, mulches and rocks.

A contemporary range of statues and sculptures can also be found and wall art plus beautiful giftware

on the walls of the main showroom. “Some find the railway line a re-

al barrier. They pass the turn off on the way to Auckland or on the way home before they think to slow down and come visit. If we could ask anything it’s to stop and cross that line, as it will take you to YardArt and I promise you will be amazed,’ says Tricia.

The team have a few great things on this spring that will be especial-ly well worth the stop and are cur-rently gearing up for their birthday celebrations that will take place in November.

This year, the team will open their brand new Sculpture Walk ar-

ea, making use of what was a grassy hill behind their main showroom.

“It was part of our original dream when we first visited the site but this is our first opportunity to make it a reality, as we had a few bridg-es to cross during our time here.” Once work started, the team were soon approached by local artists who asked to display and sell their work.

“We now have around 45 differ-ent artists from all over New Zea-land whose work we display, which is also for sale. This gives us a huge range of artwork that can be further individualised. How many times have we seen something but it was too small, too big, wrong colour... or have an idea that you need some-one to create? Many times we put a customer and an artist together and the general public never see the cre-ations that result,”

The Sculpture Walk will be open-ing on November 1, which will be the first time the public will be able to wander around almost a quarter acre which will be showcasing dif-ferent garden art and themes.

This will coincide with their birthday celebrations, which sees local schools take part in a sculp-ture making competition that is based on nature and sustainability.

This year the children have made Creature Features, and the best will be displayed during their birthday celebrations throughout Novem-ber.

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www.mikepero.com45 Queen Street,

WaiukuPh: 09 283 8698

Join the Band WagonA great little lifestyle starter on a very manageable 1.5 acres, room for a few animals, vege patch or even an orchard & great place for the kids! Three bedrooms, bathroom with separate shower and bath, separate toilet, 2 lock up garages with parking for up to 5 vehicles. All this and more approx. 15 mins from Waiuku. Peaceful surroundings with awesome views of the surrounding countryside and a glimpse of the Manukau Harbour. Our motivated vendor wants this lovely property sold - contact Daryl for viewing details.

455 Lees gully Rd RX494807

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But Wait! theRe’s moRe at the Beach!SUPER SIZED BACH! Designer features, magnificent views, this beach home is intended for the extended family to indulge in a piece of luxury on holiday. The home has three living areas, three double bedrooms including an annex with another entertainment area to the rear of the property this provides private living for three separate groups. You can also negotiate the furniture and be ready for your exclusive holiday this summer. Please call Julie for inspection times for this wonderful opportunity to create quality family memories.

303 Big Bay Road RX492897 Open Home: Sun 11:00 – 11:30am

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cutest cottage Character plus, a modern kitchen and bathroom complement this charming cottage. The best of both worlds greet the Villa enthusiast in this lovely home in a convenient location. Generous living, three double bedrooms, original fireplace (new wood burner inserted), heat pump and insulated in ceiling and underfloor. A separate single garaging on a fully fenced sunny section makes this property easy to live in. Call Julie on 0275516075 to view.

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BRick and tiLe in kathLeen ReeceAn excellent investment for your family awaits your inspection. The home has spacious open plan living and is heated by a wood burner. The modern kitchen has new appliances. Four bedrooms (one single) and the master has an ensuite and two double wardrobes. The garage is double with internal access. Outside is fenced landscaped section for the little ones and pets. This attractive property is situated in an elevated ROW situation on a quiet cul-de-sac and is perfect for family life.

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natuRe caLLing Stunning rural property with lrg solid timber family home. Beautiful peaceful setting, views to the harbour & surrounding countryside. Approx 3ha of your own covenanted bush to enjoy, take in the bird life during the day or spot the glow worms at night. The four bedroom home boasts two living spaces, modern kitchen and open plan dining and lounge, two bathrooms plus a master bedroom ensuite. Double internal access garage plus freestanding double garage workshop. The flat grounds surrounding the home are fully fenced with heaps of space for the kids to play. Contact Daryl to view.

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toP of the WoRLdThis immaculate home in an awe inspiring location is waiting for your inspection; situated only a short 8 minute drive from Waiuku in an elevated position on the Awhitu Peninsula with views over the harbour to Sky City and the Airport. The home has three living areas, all with views. A lovely centrally located kitchen. Three double bedrooms, the master, with ensuite has access to the large patio area. There is a separate double garage and a farm implement shed. Call Julie to view this property.

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stunning Beach fRont – easiLy sLeePs eight!Idyllic getaway, absolute beach front, stunning views of the Manukau Harbour and Auckland City beyond. This lovely low maintenance holiday retreat or full time residence is the perfect getaway and has more features than you can poke a piece of drift wood at! Well-appointed with 2 large open plan living spaces. Sleeping quarters consist of two double bedrooms plus large mezzanine floor and can accommodate up to 10. Double lock up garage & off-street parking. Kick back and enjoy a relaxing drink & BBQ on the partially covered deck, take in the expansive views, cool off in the in-ground pool or walk the few meters to the water’s edge (when the tides in) for a soothing swim. Priced to sell so don’t delay, call Daryl now.

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w h at started as taking a passion of gardening and creating a livelihood has turned into a business that offers so much more than just garden wares.

Yardart celebrating 11 years of business

At this time of year there is usually a huge surge in the rats and mice population. This year appears to be a bumper one for the rodents. Warmer weather at an earlier time of the year means that breeding has start-ed early. Rats can cause havoc in a garden or home. In the garden they eat fruit and crops, including citrus and root crops. Control now is essential to avoid an infes-tation during the summer.

The steps for rat control is sanitation, inspection and exclusion. Inspection is a vital first step in getting rid of rats. Once you know the location of the rats, you can set traps or place bait.

Exclusion is an important rodent control technique. It will get rid of the rats by making it difficult for them to enter your home. Rats are easier to exclude than mice because rats are typically larger. Mice can enter an opening as small as ½cm wide. All openings greater

that 1cm should be sealed to exclude mice, and for rats, greater that 2cm should be sealed. Where there is an abundance of rodents you usually have an abundance of shelters and food available to them. It has a great im-pact on reducing the rodent population if you remove or reduce these. Likely access points for rodents are where utility lines come into walls, as well as openings around air conditioning, drain pipes and vents. Look for broken basement windows, warped doors, and un-screened vents as possible points of entry. All spaces beneath doors should be checked if the opening is too large and reduced if needed. Roofs should be checked to see the sheathing is complete.

The second step for rat control is trapping or baiting. Trapping does have some advantages over baiting. It provides an alternative for those who do not want to place poison around their home. But rats are very in-

Getting rid of rats in your home

telligent and soon learn to avoid traps. There is also the disposal of the rat once it has been killed in a trap.

Poisons can be laid outside so the rodents take them before entering a house. The active ingredient in most poisons make the rodent thirsty and they go to a source of water, so make sure there is a bucket or pool outside to provide this for them. They will then die somewhere that disposal is not essential.

The third step is sanitation. Keep all stored food sealed and any food scraps placed into a container that has a lid. On the farm, do not throw scraps over the fence as this will be a banquet for rodents! Less ac-cess to food scraps means that they will take a poison bait more readily and control will be easier.

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osbornerealty.co.nzOsborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008

We’re local,just like you

This 240m2 replica villa erected in 2004 exudesquality, charm and class. Sitting on a 1Ha lifestyleblock situated approx 3km from Waiuku NewWorld. The North facing sunny living areas arespacious with excellent views. Kids are able tofeed the chickens, lambs and play on the grass.Dad can fill the 9x12 High stud workshop withtoys. Mum will appreciate the low maintenancegardens. To view, phone Ray today.www.osbornerealty.co.nz ID osbf773

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Arsenic in the water

Arsenic reading of 0.005mg/L recorded last 3 months at Victoria Avenue Water Treatment Plant

Treated Water Arsenic Results - Victoria Avenue Water Treatment Plant July/August and September

Last week we brought you the story regarding the low levels of arsenic in the Waiuku drinking water. While nothing has changed, we investigated arsenic and water testing further. The results are still at 50 percent below the maximum acceptable level of 0.01mg/L, as defined in the Drinking Water Standards of New Zealand.

Steve Douglas - [email protected]

ll Arsenic is a metal that has no smell or taste. Arsenic is naturally present in bedrock in many places. Depending on local environ-mental conditions, arsenic can leach from soils or mineral deposits into groundwater.

When looking at some research regarding the effects of living in an area where high lev-els of arsenic were present, people were more likely to have bladder, lung, or skin cancer. They were are also more likely to have prob-lems with their skin, and with their cardio-vascular, immune and neurological systems.

WaterCare in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines have increased the testing frequency to monthly. This is a requirement when a reading at or above 50 percent of the

PMAV is recorded. Watercare General Manager Service Deliv-

ery, Shayne Cunis, says the Auckland Region-al Public Health Service and the Medical Of-ficer of Health have been notified.

“We are following normal processes by increasing our sampling and analysis pro-gramme in Waiuku. While detection is be-low the limit specified in the Drinking Water Standards of New Zealand, we are evaluating additional treatment options.”

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Choosing a retirement village – a lot to think aboutAll retirement villages

are not the same. When deciding on a retirement village you should start by visiting the villages in your area and meet-ing with nursing staff and as many residents as possible.

You should satisfy yourself as to the stan-dard of care, the facili-ties and maintenance, and of course the costs involved.

You also need to con-sider the ownership structure. One ques-tions you would need to consider. Do resi-dents own their units or do they instead simply have a licence to occu-py the unit?

The licence to occupy is in fact the most com-mon form of “owner-ship” structure, in which the physical units re-main the legal property of the retirement village owner and the residents own occupation rights to village property.

This may sound a lot like a residential tenan-cy, but the rights of resi-dents in this model of re-tirement village extend beyond those of a typ-ical residential tenant

and cannot simply be ter-minated like a residential tenancy.

The occupation li-cence sets out various rights. The Retirement Villages Act 2003 sets out special rules that apply only to retirement villag-es and are designed to protect residents.

There are advantag-es and disadvantages of each form of ownership and you will need to as-sess their suitability in

terms of your personal requirements.

Other things to consid-er include the;

• Financial stability and reputation of the vil-lage owner/operator.

• Potential future de-velopments , and im-portantly how much you will receive when the unit is “resold”, and when will you be paid.

You need to be aware that if you decide to leave the village or if you die, in

some situations you or your estate may not re-ceive funds until the unit (or licence to occupy) is on sold.

You should get a copy of the documents for the legal ownership of any of the properties in which you are looking at pur-chasing, for the majori-ty of villages this will in-clude the occupation li-cence.

Under the Retirement Villages Act intending

residents must also be provided with an Occu-pation Rights Agreement before entering into any agreement to occupy a unit in a retirement vil-lage. The Agreement must include a cooling-off clause.

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NO COVENANTS $400,000a 1.5436Ha bare block located approx 4.5km from waiuku. thisNorth facing elevated block has great views and is well fenced. aloading race is on the site for cattle movements. to view this blockthat has NO COVENaNtS. Phone Ray today. ID osbf768

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

Extended familyextended space$849,000Main house consisting of 3 double bedrooms - onewith ensuite. In addition there is also an attached sep1 bedroom unit with its own bathroom & kitchenette.Set on elevated 1512m2 site with triple car garaging.Desirable Bay View Drive. ID osbh859

waIuku Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

Original HomesteadFarm $1,295,000an original 3 bedroom villa sitting on a North facing plateau withamazing Northern rural views and 66 acres. Situated between 2 roadswith an additional pole Barn & enclosed storage shed, this propertyis currently grazing beef. Previous production has included 90 roundbales & 1000 squares. this is only the second time in a century thatthis desirable property has come on the market. Located 9.5kmfrom waiuku Super Value. Positive GSt implications for perspectivepurchasers. well worth viewing. Call Ray today. ID osbf772

waIuku Marleen 0274 483 528

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

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

Funky little shack$510,0002Ha with ½ in native bush. Excellent building site withamazing views. Double garage with granny flat. Somework is required to finish this granny flat off, then youcanmake a start on your dreamhome. Power and phoneto the site as well as a sleep out. ID osbf766

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

Cul de sac living$525,0003 Bedroom brick and tile spacious townhouse withopen plan living. Master bedroom with direct accessto bathroom. Great outdoor living with decking.Single internal access garaging on an easy caresection in a great location. ID osbh875

waIukuDonna-Marie 027 527 0090,Marleen 0274 483 528

Bare Land No CovenantsOffers over $425,000Prime block of land of 4000sqm (more or less) on themain Road between waiuku and Pukekohe, waitingfor title. this bare block of land will make a beautifulplace to build your dream home or you can relocateyour dream to this site, stunning rural views with afew mature trees and two beautiful palm trees at theentrance. ID osbs561

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

Quiet cul de sac $639,000this family home has 4 double bedrooms, master haswalk in robe and ensuite. Open plan kitchen / diningwith sep lounge. Fully fenced with double garage,gardens are ready for landscaping come and getcreative. Set in an established cul de sac with lovelyhomes surrounding, reserve at the end of the cul desac if you enjoy a short walk. walking distance to thelocal school which is Zoned for Sandspit Road school.Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID osbh874

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Ray a/h 09 235 8599, 021 951 082

waIukuQuality, Quiet & Quaint $998,000this 240m2 replica villa erected in 2004 exudes quality, charm and class. Sitting on a 1Halifestyle block situated approx 3km from waiuku New world. the North facing sunnyliving areas are spacious with excellent views. kids are able to feed the chickens, lambsand play on the grass. Dad can fill the 9x12 High stud workshop with toys. Mum willappreciate the low maintenance gardens. to view, phone Ray today. ID osbf773

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Big house little price tag $329,000This is a great family home offering 4 bedrooms with rural outlook handy to themotorway making commuting a dream. This Huntley brick home is situated in a thevery popular Meremere village which has a whole lot to offer with Primary school,preschool, Dairy, Church, New community hall, tennis courts and so much more. Aface lift just over a year ago, sees new carpet, upgraded kitchen, toilet and vanity,painted and new wallpaper. Great size section 878m2. Tenanted 300pw rentalappraisal of 350pw. ID osbp376

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Home owners need apply $319,0004 bedrooms with rural outlook has just hit the market handy to the motorwaymaking commuting a dream. This Huntley brick home is situated in a the very popularMeremere village which has a whole lot to offer with Primary school, preschool,Dairy, Church, New community hall, tennis courts and so much more. Face lift wascompleted a year ago. Great size section 840m2 full fenced gives parent peace ofmind. Rental appraisal at 350pw. Doesn’t Christmas at your new home sound great.

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Big house little price tag $329,000This is a great family home offering 4 bedrooms with rural outlook handy to themotorway making commuting a dream. This Huntley brick home is situated in a thevery popular Meremere village which has a whole lot to offer with Primary school,preschool, Dairy, Church, New community hall, tennis courts and so much more. Aface lift just over a year ago, sees new carpet, upgraded kitchen, toilet and vanity,painted and new wallpaper. Great size section 878m2. Tenanted 300pw rentalappraisal of 350pw. ID osbp376


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BIG HOUSE ... BIG SECTION !! Wonderful family home just a minute to town centre and an easy walk to local primary school - lovely new kitchen, five bedrooms two bathrooms, covered and decked patio area, two living areas, double garaging.

Waiuku $685,000

New Listing

View By AppointmentBill Harcombe 0272 026 839 (09) 295 2417View By AppointmentBill Harcombe 0272 026 839 (09) 295 2417

An Exciting Investment Opportunity In the rapidly expanding Waiuku area this nicely refurbished building of 254m2 converted into a roomy two double bedroom home with two bathrooms a pyroclassic wood burner and modern facilities on a 1012m2 section with excellent development potential right in the middle of town WKU 20916

Waiuku 88 Queen Street

www.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20884 Open Home Sun 2-3pmWendy Cowper 0211180118 [email protected]

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Waterfront Home On A Quarter Acre Escape to Matakawau Point - bring the family, boat, rods and reels, this 2 Bdrm cottage property has a large studio and a portacom unit making it perfect for extended family or teenagers. Outdoor pizza oven, waterviews either side, a truly idyllic setting.

Matakawau Point $535,000

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

Lifestyle Living - Home Plus Income $899,000 A magnificent piece of property with manicured gardens. A 230m2 4 bdrm, character home on 5 hectares with native bush, fenced paddocks, stream, views, mature fruit trees with 100 olive trees for income. Loads of room for the family. A perfect lifestyle setting and only 7 mins. to Waiuku.

Te Toro

View Open Home Sunday 1.00 - 2.00pmwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20926Larry Tompkins 0274 777 747 (09) 295 [email protected]


View Open Home Sunday 1.00 - 2.00pmrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20926Larry Tompkins 0274 777 747 (09) 295 [email protected]


3 Bedroom Brick Home and 8 Acres to Graze. Plenty of lifestyle opportunity here, the owner has relocated so move in immediately and start enjoying country life with views.

2903 Awhitu Road, Awhitu $649,000

View by appointment WKU20811Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 09 295 2417Wendy Cowper 0211180118

View by appointment WKU20811Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 09 295 2417Wendy Cowper 0211180118

Pollok Magnificent views -This could be you, build your dream home here! Around 15 minutes from Waiuku Township & 10 minutes to Matakawau store and all coastal beachs close by. Phone today to view LOT 2 10532m2

Excellent House Site $345,000

www.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20918Scott Brocas 021 039 3458 (09) [email protected]

rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20918Scott Brocas 021 039 3458 (09) [email protected]

18 Cemetery Road Has Sold

I am working with a large group of active buyers, so if you are thinking of selling, please call me today.

Waiuku 18 Cemetery Road

View Sunday 1:00 - 1:45pm 13 Kent Stwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20902Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

View Sunday 1:00 - 1:45pm 13 Kent Strwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20902Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

Two Homes ... plus Subdividable Site!! Ideal investors or extended families, a lovely old 4 bdrm villa in need of refurbishment plus modernised 2 dble bdrm cottage. Combined rental appraisal of $730.00 per week. Council approved subdividable site almost completed.

Waiuku $729,000

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

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.

View Sunday 2:00 - 3:00pm 84 Kitchener Roadwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20917Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

View Sunday 2:00 - 3:00pm 84 Kitchener Roadrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20917Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 direct (09) 295 2415

Potential Plus!! A tidy 1960’s three bedroom brick bungalow, sundrenched living, lovely outlook, some refurbishment required, double garaging with internal access - set on a possibly subdividable 1103 m2 site. A must to view for first home buyers.

Waiuku $495,000

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www.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20919Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 (09) 295 2415rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20919Robyn Ward 0274 908 151 (09) 295 2415

Sparkling Water Views Fantastic outlook over estuary and park reserve. A well maintained three double bedroom brick and tile classic yet with some quirky retro touches. Pretty gardens and private sheltered courtyard. Ideal home for buyers looking for a safe and stress free environment.

Waiuku $599,000

View by appointment WKU20067Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 (09) 295 2417Wendy Cowper 0211180118 (09) 2352940

View by appointment WKU20067Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 (09) 295 2417Wendy Cowper 0211180118 (09) 2352940

Amazing Views Build your dream home on this 6000sqm section with views over the west coast to rolling rural land. Only 15 minutes from Waiuku Township and 10 minutes to Matakawau store and all coastal beaches close by. Phone today to view.

Awhitu Peninsula $299,000

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An advert for Buttimore & Millington, Waiuku in the New Zealand Herald, Friday 16 February , 1935

WAY BACK WHENwith the waiuku MuseuM

Some of the businesses adver-tising on July 17, 1964 should bring back memories.

L G Sullings, men’s and boy’s wear - sincerity and good val-ue. Buttimore and Milling-ton, timber yard, hardware, wallpaper, paint and glass. Adams Bros Service Station, open seven days a week. Wai-uku Music Centre, TV sales, service, installation. Stevens and Jenkins Ltd, TV, 50 mod-els to choose from. Knight and Dickey Ltd, bulk spreading of lime and super phosphates. Duthies Ltd, jerseys and rain-wear at sensible prices. Do-herty’s Four Square Store, Crest mixed vegetables 1 shil-ling a tin. A Binns, for those pump spares. Thickpenny’s,

pianos, radios and radiograms, courtesy and satisfaction is our aim. Hutchinson and Knight, Hillman Imp, order now for early delivery. Standard, £739. Mervyn Hardie, Glen-brook, bulk spreading special-ists. Williams and Parment-er, for footwear of distinction. Waiuku Pharmacy, prop. W. Dunn. For all those winter ailments. J F Martin Plumb-ing Ltd, drain digging and ex-cavation. Peter Mercer, high workmanship and low prices. Erikson Bros, chainsaws, safe-ty transformers. Waiuku Elec-trical Services, expert repairs promptly executed. Roy Sum-merville, land, the best perma-nent investment. Furniture House, Bernina, thread jam-ming a thing of the past.

Remember These?

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Recently, the Waiuku Camera Club members visited the local museum and the volunteers allowed us a spe-cial Sunday morning booking and what a great out-ing we had. Everyone scurried off to their favourite spot and be-came fully absorbed taking their images. A quiet lot of visitors we were.

Museum a gem I wonder how many Waiuku folk realise what an as-set we have, right on our doorstep?

The Waiuku Museum is full of local historical treas-ures. These are displayed in a realistic setting, not tucked away inside sterile glass cabinets. There is so much to see, it is likely that more than one visit will be needed! Whatever your interests are, you will find lots to appreciate. The museum is open from Wednesdays, 10am to12pm, and weekends, 1.30pm to 4pm.The Camera Club members would like to thank the volunteer staff for making us feel so welcome and an-swering all our questions.

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Special UpdateWaiuku Barfoot & Thompson have enjoyed a great position

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We are please our total refurbishment of our old offices at 16-18 Queen St are almost complete.

We will be relocating back to this position Thursday 22nd

October, from here we shall continue to serve you, Our Local Community as we have for almost 20 years

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Coastguard Waiuku recently received the Special Merit Award for participation in a multi-agency rescue of boaties from a capsized vessel on the Waikato River.

This high profile rescue involved a large num-ber of emergency service agencies, in very trying weather and boating conditions.

The professionalism that the Waiuku unit dem-onstrated under massive time pressure, in trying weather conditions and whilst coordinating with multiple rescue agencies and with multiple vic-tims, perfectly showcased their commitment to the Coastguard mission of saving lives at sea.

Northern Region would like to congratulate Coastguard Waiuku, as a deserving recipient of this year’s Special Merit Award.

Special Merit Awarded to Waiuku unit

Waiuku’s Nigel Griffiths scoops two awards

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Nigel Griffiths from Coastguard Waiuku, was recently awarded the Unit Support Volunteer of the Year Award.

Nigel has been de-scribed a stalwart figure in his unit, as well as in the Region.

As the community li-aison officer, he works closely with all elements of the community, other rescue organisations, sponsors, schools and the general public.

With 2015 being a dra-matic year for the Waiuku unit, Nigel has been a consistent figure at most call outs and according to Coastguard ‘he handles assigned tasks profes-sionally, with a smile, and with the pride of entire unit.’

“His personable nature allows him to work well with others, and remain calm in tense situations. His enthusiasm and pas-

sion makes him deserving of this award”.At the AGM held last month, Nigel was

elected President of the Waiuku Unit, and is also the Unit Training Officer, as such

he takes pride in the safety, equipment, and crew of his loyal Unit.

“When on a call out, no matter what the conditions or the situation, he’s always helping, talking to crew, and always making sure everyone is taken care of. He attends all training sessions, meet-ings and training days that are available.”

To top it all off, Nigel was also selected by the judges as this year’s overall supreme winner of the Dr John Taylor Volunteer of the Year Award, for handling assigned tasks professionally and with a smile.

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Join the Post newspaper as we take a journey through the largest area of your home – your outdoor room. It’s your refuge, your sanctuary, your entertainment area around the barbecue, and a play area for your children.If you have a well stocked vegetable garden it’s your larder, a pool or spa can let you soak away

your cares, and your flowers, shrubs and trees can let you get back to nature and revel in the simple joys of gardening while you relax to the sounds of birdsong and the hum of bees and but-terflies. It’s your special place, it’s your biggest room, and over the coming pages we will show you just how great it can be!

A bit of privacy is essential to enjoying the plea-sures of summer in your backyard. Even when you’re only a few feet from your neighbours, it’s still possible to tan, share a meal with friends, relax in the spa or stay out on the deck all evening with-out being subjected to prying eyes.

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Coniferous trees and shrubs are simple solutions to the privacy question, but you have to have enough space to plant them. If your yard is small or your outdoor seating area is limited to a balcony, you can design an oasis of peace just by installing a trellis. Practical and stylish, trellises provide privacy without looking like a barricade. Hang planters on them, add some fairy lights and decorate them by setting a few col-ourful pots filled with herbs along the base. You’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor space without feeling that everyone is watching you.Do you feel as though a high fence would tower over you and darken the backyard? You’re afraid of offending the neighbours if you build a structure to demarcate your property line? Instead of completely sur-rounding your yard with a fence or hedge, you could just position some wood screens or trellises in strategic places for a lighter touch. You can also play around with the height and spa cing of these screens for a more aesthetic look. This trompe-l’oeil effect is perfect for creating a stylish landscape.

Go ahead and talk to landscaping specialists to get more ideas. They’re sure to give you some great advice about how to set up your private little summer haven.

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OutdOOr living is much mOre than just a passing trend. After the long winter months spent indoors, the time has come to get outside and live in the sunshine and fresh air. Enjoy your garden and patio area from morning until night, in a comfortable and stylish space. All it takes is a bit of imagination and some clever shopping to take advantage of your deck like never before. These days, the deck is an extension of the home; it is a place to relax, cook, eat, and entertain, without any sacrifices in comfort. Long gone is the era of the picnic table and folding lawn chairs in the middle of the yard.

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Outdoor furniture has to be weather resis-tant. Teak wood is a favourite material, as it is extremely durable. Imitation wicker, made from synthetic fibres, has also been increasing in popularity for several years now. This type of garden furniture is elegant, resistant to the whims of Mother Nature, and easy to clean. Garden furniture has to be functional. Be willing to pay for good quality. Of course, your budget will guide your choice of garden furniture, but there’s no point setting up an outdoor living area if it will all be sun faded and falling apart after a season or two.

Décor plays an important role on a deck or patio. Just as in the rest of your home, the de-sign of your outdoor oasis should reflect your tastes. Opt for rugs, cushions, and accessories that show your furniture off to advantage. Add a trellis or create a screen with plants for moreprivacy. Use different coloured plant pots for garden herbs or to make a pretty annual flower garden. Hanging pots will also help define the space and create an impression of privacy.

Lighting is another important element for outdoor living. Relaxed, soft lighting will help you to create a cozy atmosphere on long, hot summer evenings. You’ll also have to think about installing practical lighting as well, so you can see what you’re doing. A variety of walllamps, stylish lanterns, candlesticks, and solar torches will let you create a comfortable envi-ronment that meets all your needs. Make sure you install adequate lighting near steps and pathways leading to the yard.

You don’t have to own a huge backyard in order to grow potted plants. A balcony, patio, deck, window ledge, or even a flight of stairs, are great spots for all sizes and shapes of pots. A mixture of fine herbs, flowers, and shrubs in the same container lets you add some pizazz to your surroundings. A pot of annuals is also a great way to fill up empty spaces in a flower bed. And using containers allows gardeners to create different landscape features from year to year, or even within a single season.

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The Pukekohe Fashion Parade was held last Saturday night with an astounding 280 people in attendance. Guests were greeted with bub-bles, canapés and a fantastic goodie bag on

arrival and were then treated to a show-case of fashion from local retailers. MC’d by

special guest Jackie O’Fee from Signature Style, a great night was had by all and some

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would like to say a huge thank you to all the sponsors and to all those that attend-ed the Pukekohe Fashion Show. “Thanks to your generosity we have again managed to raise a substantial amount for Franklin St John,” said Pukekohe Business Association Manager, Kendyl Gibson.

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A whitebaiter got the fright of his life when setting his net along the Waikato River last Saturday morning. After spotting bubbles by his feet, a friendly seal popped up to say hello before swimming off in search of food. The Tuakau whitebaiter said the seal was a long way from home,

as his stand was located just south of the Tuakau Bridge.

The Pukekohe High School student scored points in every race and came away with the lead in the rookie driver stakes.

ll Following a difficult qualify-ing session when an oil pressure line failed on his car’s engine, the 13 year old made the best of his 9th grid posi-tion to finish inside the top ten of the three championship races at the Man-feild race circuit.

Liam made the season start after a plea through the crowd funding web-site, Give a Little, helped get his For-mula First car on the grid. Although he says he had a ‘reasonable weekend’, a test session prior to the next round at Taupo has him confident of going bet-ter. “I didn’t quite have the pace I had in the pre-season Winter Series but I

believe my team are on to an issue with the car that hopefully will see better speed next time,” said Lawson.

He is the 15th annual winner of the SpeedSport Scholarship young driver development program and has been praised by co-founder and driving mentor Dennis Martin for his effort at Manfeild.

“Liam made a positive start, didn’t panic when there was an issue, didn’t over-react and came away the leading rookie driver,” said Dennis Martin.

“There were six experienced drivers in front of him and more than that be-hind him, so he did well. I’m sure it’s only going to get better from here.”

As well as top rookie, Lawson is ly-ing seventh overall in the champion-ship standings after the first of eight rounds in his debut car racing season, having moved up this year from rac-ing karts.

Lawson is racing a Formula First car under the banner of the SpeedSport Scholarship Charitable Trust, current-ly operating without a sponsor, and continues to seek contributions via Give a Little, to help fund his season. The team are hoping to raise

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In response to the fatal accidents on Counties Ma-nukau Roads;

In the first few months of my police days in Puke-kohe (circa 1976), I attended and dealt with five fatal accidents (all these years later I still have vivid flash-backs). Most of which were alcohol related, when it was a socially accepted practice, and all were on country roads.

In the intervening years much has changed both positive and negative, however I’m picking that most of the current crop of fatal’s are on rural roads with an open speed limit of 100km, but are totally unsuited to this limit. Am I right or am I right? Social media comments would confirm this.

Without doubt this makes the Police jobs most difficult to say the least; our short stretch of rural road just out of Pukekohe Township illustrates this point perfectly. The unfortunate stressed commut-ers frustrated by the congested motorway (LOL mo-torway?) hits this road (Cape Hill Road, Rural) be-lieving that as the limit is100km it’s safe at100km with disastrous consequences, the road safe speed is probably more like 70kms. There have been at least 39 go off the road since January 2015, usually car vs fence in just 2km of road. Of course this type of ac-cident is not limited to only our road but is replicat-ed in many places.

Now the point is ‘Where are the Police?’ Probably on Stadium Drive, nicely tucked into the dip and clocking speeders at just over the limit.

So what to do? Don’t know? It’s a frustrating sit-uation admittedly as these roads should have a limit of 70kms for sure. A remedy must be found sooner rather than later before more of these car vs fence accidents turns into fatals!

Roger Vincent. Letter abridged.

Editor’s Note – We have been in contact with Coun-ties Manukau Police with regards to the above let-ter. The Police are set with speed limits and rules for New Zealand roads, and it is their job to enforce them. Counties Manukau Police have advised that this is an Auckland Transport issue, who are yet to comment on the subject of speed limits and rural roads.

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Recent news reports of two cou-ples who were fleeced of $50,000 between them in separate but nearly identical scams – one in-volving the fake sale of a camp-ervan and the other a caravan – proves that caution rather than trust must be the rule applied when considering ex-pensive vehicle purchases.

AA Motoring Advisor Cade Wilson says the two incidents highlight that there are duplicitous people willing to take advantage of others’ trust.

The two couples were attracted by advertisements for vehicles being sold urgently with a relatively low price at-tached. After making contact with the fake seller, they then transferred funds to an offshore bank account without even seeing the vehicles. The vehicles were to be transported from Duned-in. The fake seller then requested more money for insurance.

Mr Wilson says sometimes people do advertise a vehicle with a low price, of-ten because they need to dispose of it quickly.

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It has been suggested that the pro-posed buyers take the vehicle for an in-spection prior to purchase, as this is a good tool to determine you’re getting what you expect to.

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“Remember a legitimate seller wants to dispose of the vehicle and is unlike-ly to put up barriers if a potential buyer is seeking more information. If there is any doubt, buyers shouldn’t part with any money.” If in doubt, your local me-chanic or garage would probably offer advice or help you through a pre-pur-chase inspection.


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The Croquet New Zealand Singles Championship Tournament was held by the Pukekohe Croquet Club for play-ers of 0-3 and 4-9 handicap divisions.

Entrants travelled as far from Whangarei and from the Counties Ma-nukau, Auckland and Mount Maun-ganui area. The tournament was won by Don Jefferies and Jeff France (pictured) both from Pukekohe. Second placing went to John Broughton from Mt Maun-

ganui and Raymond Yin from Howick.The weather was slightly chilly weath-

er but this didn’t stop good play. The tournament was enjoyed by all and the Pukekohe Croquet Club enjoyed host-ing the event over the weekend.

The next Croquet New Zealand event, which will be held in Pukekohe, will be from November 4, through to Novem-ber 8, and will be the Northern Veterans’ Doubles and Singles tournament.

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The 23 year old picked up his first hockey stick at the age of eight, and began playing for Kohekohe Hockey Club.

Chad’s long standing relationship with Counties Manukau Hockey began when he represented the as-sociation at U11 age group. He has since progressed through the ranks, qualifying and playing in Midlands Representative Hockey teams until 2013, where he was selected to represent New Zealand as a non Travelling reserve for the New Zealand U21 team.

Since then, Chad has continued to be selected for Midlands Hockey and regularly trains with the Black Sticks squad and takes part in their practice games. He is also part of the Pathway to Podium programme, an initiative presented by High Performance NZ to edu-cate young athletes and to provide them with the sup-port they need to take the next step in their career.

The New Zealand Futures U23 National team is set to travel to Australia in mid November to compete in a tournament against the Australian U23 squad. Chad says that being selected for the National team has been incredibly rewarding.

“I am absolutely rapt to have been selected and be given the chance to go overseas to compete, it seems like my hard work has paid off. I have been so well sup-ported by Counties and Kohekohe over the years, and am looking forward to making them proud.”

Peter van Breugel of Kohekohe Hockey Club says that Counties Manukau Hockey Association should be very proud of the fact that Chad has done all of this while remaining actively involved at club level hockey.

“While others have gone on from playing for Coun-ties at an early age, only to leave our association and then play representative hockey, Chad has, and still is, playing here.”

For Chad, playing hockey has always been for the love of the sport and says that he gets great enjoyment by playing for Kohekohe Club.

“They have really looked after me, and I enjoy being part of such a great club.”

Chad has had to find $3000 to travel with the team. With the help from Peter, who pledged $500 himself, they have found the support from local businessman, Flemming Rasmussen, and his company Solarix Net-works, who will match dollar for dollar raised.

Chad has also received support from Atlas Hock-ey NZ and Waiuku Rugby and Youth Development, which he says has helped him incredibly throughout the hockey seasons.

“We are almost there with fundraising, and I am so appreciative of everyone who has helped me this far in my hockey career. I’m lucky to have my mum, dad, hockey club and sponsors all backing me. I am really looking forward to November.”

When Chad isn’t playing hockey, he is working full time at the Glenbrook Steel Mill as an apprentice.

Chad selected to represent New ZealandT h e hard work and dedication has paid off for Waiuku’s Chad Whitehead, as the talented hockey player has recently been selected for the Future Black Sticks U23 squad.

Buckland’s first tournament of the seasonThe Buckland Bowling Club was well blessed with

fine weather for the first tournament of the season last Wednesday, despite some dubious forecasts.

There were 21 teams of triples and an excellent day on both greens was had. Bouquets galore were hand-ed out to the club’s green-keeping team and also to their sponsors, who made such tournaments pos-sible.

These were, Kinetic Electrical, Phil Beston of Bar-foot and Thompson and Winger Hyundai. The excel-

lent meat pack prizes were provided by Pak’n’Save and Phil Beston also kindly gave up some very attrac-tive prizes for the well supported raffle.

Winners of the tournament were Don Ramsey, Adrienne Tilyard and Helen Aarts of Pukekohe. Run-ners up were Martin Wijdeven, Berys Gosche and Dan Colgan of Buckland. Third place Peter Sinclair, Alan Ferguson and San Compston of Waiuku and fourth place Chris Walker, Barry Williams and Len Corney of Pukekohe.

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Maama Vaipulu (left) for Counties Ma-nukau and Bryce Heem (below right) for Auckland received Counties Manukau Supporters’ Club players of the match awards after the game on Saturday night.

Visiting player Heem, who scored three tries for his side and thus helped them to the win over the Steelers, received a Coun-ties Supporters’ Club tie, while Vaipulu as home town hero received a trophy as well as a meal voucher to a local establishment for being his team’s first try scorer of the match. The players of the match, one for each team, are chosen each game by members of the supporters club.

The Steelers were firmly in charge of their final ITM Cup game at home against neighbours Auckland. But somewhere during the second half the visitors found their mojo and their outstanding man on the wing Bryce Heem, who scored a hattrick, ensured the victory and the Dan Bryant Memorial Trophy. Auckland also secured a home semifinal.

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The stadium, fuller than nor-mal, with a vocal crowd as fans from both teams did their best to

be heard. Children in Counties gear with flags, costumes, facepaint and home made banners roamed the grandstand throughout the game, jumping, screaming and waving flags to spur on their team.

Auckland’s Bryce Heem scored his first try in the 13th minute, followed by one for Counties by Maama Vaipulu in the 28th minute. While Auckland’s penalty kicker Jo-no Hickey did an outstanding job, for the first time this season Coun-ties’ Piers Francis’ boot kept failing to steer the ball between the posts.

Counties were slightly ahead at halftime and during the second spell the lead seesawed around for a while until the 65th minute when Auckland’s relentless attack start-

ed to rattle the Counties nerves and all remaining points were added to Auckland’s tally, to end the game 16-31.

Counties Manukau 16 (2 tries to M. Vaipulu, 2 penalties to P. Fran-cis) Auckland 31 (3 tries for B. Heem, 1 conversion and 1 penalty to S. Hickey, 1conversion and three penalties to J. Hickey)

Meanwhile the great looking Counties women’s side, Counties Manukau Heat, had their semi fi-nal battle against Wellington earli-er in the week.

They lost in the last minute of play, thanks to a Wellington runa-way try.

Final score was 29-23.

Dressed in sparkly green skirts, the Outlook for Life team were a sight for sore eyes at the Hamilton Half Marathon recently.

There were over 60 representa-tives from Outlook for Life entered in the run event and were one of the biggest groups there.

The annual event, which sup-ports the Child Cancer Founda-tion, had several walk and run events and the Outlook group had representatives competing in all of them

The course was described as a mostly rural track and the weather held out, with the sunshine com-ing through for the prize giving and lunch afterwards.

Outlook member, Laurinda Lewis, took out first in the half marathon for her age group, while Kevin Maddern came third in his age group for the 10km run.

“Many achieved personal bests in their runs or walks and all had a fantastic time. It was a great day out for all ages and an awesome family event,” says Outlook for Life’s, Kim Keary.

“We all look forward to the next event so we can represent Frank-lin. Remember to wave when you see us walking and running the streets of Pukekohe.”

The U19s defeated Tasman in the final with a last minute try to fullback Liam Fitzsimons in the second-tier final at the Jock Hobbs Memorial national under-19 rugby tournament held at Taupo’s Owen Delaney Park the previous weekend.

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ll The Fitzsimons try was con-verted by halfback Jonathan Tau-mateine, who earlier in the match had scored his own try.

The tournament comprised of 16 seeded teams, one from each of the ITM Cup Provincial Unions, a second team from Auckland rugby and a representative team from the 14 Heartland Unions.

Teams competed across two divisions, with the winner of the Championship division being awarded the Michael Jones Tro-phy, named after the legendary All Black flanker and recent inductee into the IRB Hall of Fame.

Teams in the top division com-peted for the tournament cup

Counties U19 win Michael Jones trophyC o U n t i e s Manukau’s U19 side brought home the Michael Jones trophy and presented the cup to their union prior to the start of the final Steelers’ premier game of the season against Auckland last Saturday night.

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Counties won the final beating Tasman 32-28.

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2007 Mini Cooper - 6 speed manual, Red, 150,000kms. Very nice car. $9750 o.n.o. Ph: 236 3735 or: 0277 222 778.

fREE

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

GARAGE SAlE

sAt 17th October, starts 8am. Relocating, heaps of goodies. 43 Torkar Rd, Clarks Beach.

GRAzING

gRAziNg for horses available in Maioro area, $25 per horse pref group of 4 or more, nego for large groups. Karioitahi beach access available. Phone: 022 353 4244.

HAIR dRESSING

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

HEAlTH

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

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LAWNmOWiNg - Responsible Contractor - Free Quotes. Ph: 0226 944 554.

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

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

loST

WAiUKU Police are holding the following items, found in - August: Motorbike helmet, (Karioitahi Beach), Men’s silver watch (Calderwood Pl), Glasses in grey case, (Meachen Tce). September: Weedeater, (Elbow Rd), Tivo Media Device, (Kitchener Rd), Black cellphone, (Queen Street). October: Large bunch of keys, (Cnr Sandspit & King Sts).

MASSAGE

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

pETS

HAPPY Tails Dog Grooming - All breeds welcome, care and kind-ness guaranteed. Call Ashley: 0212 484 111, or: 235 9581, or visit my Facebook page: Ashleys Happy Tails Dog Grooming.

JANz DOGS Profess-ional 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. Phone: 09 235 0052 (Evenings) or 021 856 555. Email: [email protected] for further information.

pICTuRE fRAMING

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

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tREE Stump Grinding - Section Clearing - Rubbish Removal - Lawns - Etc. All at very competitive rates. Ph Patrick: 235 5297 or: 027 426 0040.

SITuATIoNS VACANT

FULL TIME BAKERBreadcrumbs Bakery, 8C Queen St, WaiukuWe are looking for a

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includes: making bread, savouries & some sweet cakes. Must have at least

2 years experience as a baker with written

refs. If you are suitable for the job,

please contact:Phuong Nguyen

(Maria) Ph: 235 8868.

ExPERiENCED dairy-farm assistant needed. Awhitu area. Full-time, this is a drive-in position. Must be fit and healthy. Please phone Kevin or Anne: 235 0835 after 6.30pm.

WANTEd

stANDiNg grass want-ed for silage and hay. Any quantity. Waiuku Hay Contractors. Ph: 09 235 2713 or 021 724 137.

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

WANTEd To RENT

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WoRK WANTEd

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An e-edition is also available.

THIS MONTH Rural Living showcases a wide range of Franklin businesses, outlining their

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former local boy, All Black Kieran Read.

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Cows with a ‘swede’ tooth may need to love another feed following a DairyNZ report. Findings show her-bicide tolerant (HT) swedes contain high levels of toxins, leading to deaths, Green Par-ty GE spokesperson, Steffan Browning, says.

“Dairy New Zealand is tell-ing farmers to stop feeding HT swedes to cows in spring when in late pregnancy or early lactation, but we want to see use stop altogether.

“HT swedes have been de-veloped using technology similar to genetic engineer-ing so they can be sprayed with chlorsulfuron, a herbi-cide that has been banned in China. The technology is un-regulated and has led to cow deaths.”

The Government has “fobbed off” responsibility, leaving plant sample testing to an industry body when it should have managed inten-sive testing on animal and plant samples itself, he adds.

“We want the Government to investigate what effect chlorsulfuron is having on cows; eating plants sprayed with it will have implications

for the cow’s health and that of consumers drinking their milk. Farmers deserve rec-ompense from the Govern-ment, which allowed this to happen, and from the swede producer, PGG Wrightson.”

Minister of Primary In-dustries, Nathan Guy, says it is the responsibility of fodder crop sellers to ensure feed is fit for purpose.

“This was a regional inci-dent with a range of contrib-uting factors. As there was no one cause, a blanket ban was not the solution,” he says

“Farmers should apply caution when feeding bras-sica fodder crops, and follow Dairy New Zealand advice re-garding transitioning, plant maturity, and timing when feeding swedes.”

No flies for Guy’s guy With spring in the air, the Ministry of Primary Industries is hopping to it, asking Aucklanders

to “hang in there” as eradication of the Queensland fruit fly resumes.MPI’s planning manager, Edwin Ainley, says the Ministry is preparing a fresh assault on

the pest.“Now the weather’s warming up, if flies did manage to survive the earlier treatment blitz,

they’d be on the wing and we’d trap them in our extensive network of lure traps. Residents in areas of central Auckland can expect to see officials checking the traps twice weekly.”

When a small population of the fly was found in Grey Lynn in February a Controlled Area was established with restrictions on movements of fresh fruit and vegetables.

“We can’t assure trading partners that the population is gone until the empty traps confirm our success,” Mr Ainley says. “At this stage, we hope to declare eradication and end the movement controls on fruit and veggies before Christmas.”

How swede is it?

Contributed by Rural Living magazine (e-editions available at www.ruralliving.co.nz)


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