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One has to wonder what the true cost of rapid development will be, or what the real impact of speedy approvals for special housing areas will have on our lives going forward.

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The need for more houses and the desig-nation of special housing areas to speed up development applications will have some serious consequences for local residents liv-ing in rural South Auckland.

Planners sitting in an office in Auckland don’t quite understand that a road in rural

Franklin can be used by cars, utes and com-bined harvesters all in the same afternoon. A narrow road out here spells disaster, but looks great on a plan.

Recently the announcement of the Glen-brook Special Housing Area highlighted one major flaw - the quick approval process as it appeared to not adequately address both roads and transport issues that these ap-provals created. This also seems to be the case in Pukekohe at the new Belmont De-velopment according to Chairperson of Ratepayers association, Ian McDougall.

“It is a main road for large truck and trail-

er units and has a significant traffic flow, the road is not a wide road. So what is the result of the development work?” asks Ian.

“They narrow the road, setting up the po-tential for further accidents, like the four fatalities that have previously occurred on this road. Who gave approval for this? When we go to meetings set up by Coun-cil we are told over and over again that ‘this and that’ is being done, keeping safe-ty in mind. Have the Council staff that ap-proved this road debacle, not followed their own protocol?” Your thoughts? Send me an email: [email protected]

Plans being passed by Auckland Council do not seem to take the nature or use of our rural roads into consideration, according to local ratepayers.

Are narrowing roads putting lives at risk?

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I cheated over the weekend. I may have been the first back to the Sand to Mud Fun Run finish line, but that was be-cause I was in Kelly’s ute.

That’s right, I didn’t actual-ly run it. Instead, I positioned myself quite nicely on the back of the ute, and caught some great shots of the several hun-dred people who braved the weather to run, jog, walk or push prams in the eight kilo-metre run.

There was a time where I felt slightly guilty, sitting on the back of the ute like Lady Muck, but once I saw the run-ners huffing and puffing when they reached the top of the hill, I was quite glad I was behind the camera lens.

I do commend all you cra-zy people who took part. Not only are you completing an in-tense form of exercise, but you are helping support and raise funds for the many projects that the Lions complete in our community.

This group of men and women volunteer their time and knowledge, all for the bet-terment of the community and the people who live in it.

Without them, we wouldn’t have these spectacular events

to participate in. A big thank you is needed to everyone who took part or helped in any way. I will try to attempt next year’s race, as I had to zip back to Tu-akau to play our first game of the footy season.

Like I said earlier this year, I really do struggle with trying to find a work/social life balance!

After last week’s column, I’m glad you all found it quite hu-morous that I received my first traffic offense.

The answers to most of the questions asked, is no, I haven’t paid my fine yet, and no, I haven’t driven through any more stop intersections.

I am a reformed driver, and may be slightly neurotic as well. I know I wont be making that mistake again anytime soon!

We are trying our best to cov-er the many events happening all around the Franklin com-munity, with plenty of photos loaded to our Facebook page.

Remember, if we can’t make it out, please feel free to send through a write up and photos to us - we do love hearing from our readers!

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In response to your article regarding the road safety on Cornwall Road, Sgt Wood also overlooked another significant hazard that many people don’t think about. That being the railway crossing of the GVR about 100 m from the intersection of Glenbrook & Cornwall Roads. As suggested, drivers often enter Cornwall Road well in excess of the posted 80km/h speed limit, and seldom slow down for the crossing. It’s of note that prior to the intersection with Cornwall Road that Glenbrook Road enters a 70km/h zone. I personally have witnessed some very dopey behaviour by motorists at this crossing, and agree with Kathy’s comment that it’s no longer a matter of if but when. It’s important to remind local drivers that the GVR can, and does, operate at any time of the day, and although all GVR trains slow down for level crossings in order to reduce risk, the train legally has the right of way and cars have to stop to let it pass. Even at low speed a 2 ton car versus a 130 ton train would come off second best. However this also does not take into account the emotional toll that such an event would take on the people involved, no rail operator wants to collide with a car or pedestrian and as the train has no way of avoiding a collision, those on board are spectators to the inevitable. The point here is that by motorists being just that bit more aware and less impatient a serious accident can be easily avoided.This applies to the rest of our corner of Franklin also, the line from Paerata to the Steel Mill runs through Helvetia, Patumahoe and Mauku and has numerous level crossings. The trains operated by KiwiRail on this line are many times longer and heaver than those run by the GVR, and don’t slow down! G. Deed, Waiuku

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The Post would like to offer their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Danny Rion Jordan, 23, of Waiuku, who was shot accidentally last Thursday in a hunting accident.

Mr Jordan was shooting in the Ruahine Ranges with two Army friends when he was shot by another hunter who was not part of his hunting group.

Detective Sergeant Jason Crowe said Mr Jordan was shot as he and his two friends were sitting on the Spar-rowhawk bivouac walking track, taking a break from their tramp into their hunting area.

While most hunting accidents occurred in heavy bush or rugged terrain, this one was different in that it occurred in open bush on a DOC track used to access the Ruahine Ranges. “The shooting is an example of what can happen when firearms safety rules are not followed and hunters don’t identify their targets prop-erly,” Mr Crowe said.

Police are urging all hunters to exercise extreme cau-tion when in the bush and not to get carried away by the start of the new hunting season. “Don’t let the ex-citement of the roar affect your ability to make the right safety decisions. As this case illustrates, a small mis-

take can have fatal consequences.”There are seven basic rules covered in the Firearms

Safety Code that hunters should abide by, including identifying your target properly and handling firearms safely;1. Treat every firearm as loaded. 2. Always point firearms in a safe direction, loaded or unloaded.3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire.4. Identify your target beyond all doubt. Movement, co-lour, sound and shape can all deceive you. Assume co-lour, shape, sound, and shape to be human until prov-en otherwise.your firing zone.5. Check your firing zone - THINK: What may happen if you miss your target? 6. Store firearms and ammunition safely. When not in use, lock away the bolt, firearm and ammunition sep-arately. Never leave firearms in a vehicle unattended.7. Avoid alcohol or drugs when handling firearms - Good judgement is the key to safe use of firearms.

“We can’t stress enough the importance of these rules and urge anyone using firearms to follow them to the letter,” Mr Crowe said. The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Lilatoni Vetemotu, who got into difficulty whilst swimming at the Hunua Falls swimming hole Easter Monday, was farewelled in a large service last Friday.

The bubbly Tuakau College student was at the swimming hole with members of his extended fam-ily when he got into difficulties in the water. Anoth-er member of his family tried to rescue him, however was unsuccessful.

Toni was well liked by the staff and many of the stu-dents at Tuakau College, with Principal, Chris Betty, de-scribing the teenager as ‘a colourful young man who always graced us with a big smile.’

“This big smile went a long way and was contagious even when he was in trouble. He was cheeky, he was caring, he was outgoing and he always enjoyed a laugh. He had spent two and a bit years at the College, and he had built some very good friendships and made his mark around the school.” Mr Betty explained that Toni loved his sport, especially rugby, this was his passion.

“One of the students said to me yesterday that he can now go and join Jona Lomu’s team in heaven. He was a caring brother and son. His siblings still attend the college and they will miss him dearly.”

There has been plea from the families of drowning victims to close the Hunua Fall’s swimming hole, how-ever, it has been said that Auckland Council will not close Hunua Falls to swimmers at this stage, despite two people drowning there in the past nine days.

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I hope the town centre road works spill over onto the footpaths most of which are hazardous pedestrian traps – if footpaths exist at all. Just look at the number of streets with a footpath on one side only and then look at the design of those that do, look at the car access ramps ( most of which appear to be Tank Traps) and then look at the plight of mobility scooters and the numerous bent axles they incur. Mobility scooters are not allowed on the roads but often have no alternative. Waiuku has four pedestrian crossings and needs more. A roundabout at the end of Racecourse Road or traffic lights will be needed when the subdivision is complete. B. Brownlee, Waiuku

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I am 61 years of age, an engineer, a New Zealand citizen and have recently relocated to Waiuku for professional reasons. My professional activity has started to suffer recently due to poor sleep caused by the noise of the very loud alarm sirens. This is sometimes three times a week, in the middle of the night or early hours of the morning. I would wake up, wondering what’s going on. I used my lunch break to ask that question at the community hall. A very disrespectful female at the reception asked me to wait and 15 minutes later, I was told that a complaint form will be sent to my home, which never arrived. Two weeks later, I had a visit from a male who informed me that the super loud sound of sirens at night is in fact the local fire brigade siren, which is a form of communication to the volunteers for incidents related to fire or a car crash. This is strange enough for me, as I have lived in five New Zealand towns, travelled up and down this wonderful country and have not experienced this or anything similar.

Personally I have great respect and admiration for any volunteer work, for fire workers especially, and couldn’t ever insinuate anything negative related to their direct activity. It is worrying me that I know that these sirens are emergency evacuation sirens and are installed in every town with the purpose to alarm the population in cases of major events that threaten the lives of the population like earthquakes, floods, epidemics or terrorism, etc. The people in Waiuku who have gotten used to being exposed on a daily basis to the loud siren sound will never react if any major disaster happens. I will possibly have to look at relocating to a place which is not exposed to night activity noises, but I am still trying to make sense and wonder if many other working people like me are accepting of such a situation in this quiet lovely small town?

Gabriel Nedelcu, Waiuku (abridged)Editor’s note: Personally, growing up in the Franklin area, I have

become well accustomed to the sirens, to the extent that it is a relief to hear them, as you know that help is on its way. They are also a reminder to be wary when out on the roads, as you may come across an accident. Usually the volunteer brigades are the first on the scene of a crash or accident, and often provide life saving assistance before the ambulance or police can arrive. I find it interesting that your landlord did not advise you about the sirens, especially since you have come from a town that does not have them. Perhaps Estate Agents and landlords need to consider this when renting or selling a home. Emma Sharplin

A bubbly Waiuku College student came into our office recently to place an advert seeking employment. The Post decided to giver her the opportunity of having her advert placed for free if she could send us an editorial as to why we should do so. Selena came up with this brilliant response which highlights the need for employment opportunities for our youth;

‘Why should we print your ad for free?’ you asked me, and a variety of responses came to mind. One timid, cheeky thought in particular being - because I’m a poor student, who can’t really afford to spend my savings on lunch, let alone a babysitting ad in the local newspaper. Although a cheeky thought, it did make me think further on the matter.

Here in Waiuku, and most of Franklin, we almost pride ourselves on being a little town - quaint, with a relaxed feeling and not many people around to clog the streets. However, this little town doesn’t provide much opportunity for employment (as I found, after trudging around town, inspecting every establishment at least once, sometimes even thrice, with no luck). As a student with no income, this isn’t ideal. Most of us at school now are beginning to seriously consider universities or jobs, with the end of the certainty and routine of school, (that we’ve known for most of our short lives) drawing closer.

Quite frankly, it’s a little alarming, while also being wildly exciting. All we can talk about recently is what we plan to study, where we’ll go or even what jobs we’ll take, to fit into the great machine-like scheme of life that all the ‘grown ups’ are already so accustomed to. People of authority are telling us to get jobs, gain experience. It will better prepare us for ‘real life,’ they say. With this I heartily agree, but it is easier said than done, as my zealous searching for jobs has been to no avail, with potential employers saying I need experience. To get experience, someone needs to trust me with a job first. So the cycle continues. Until, of course, someone like your boss decides to break the cycle, allowing me even a shot at a job, or at least a free printing. For that I am grateful. The girl that a business took a chance on and employed, was able to save money and graduate university, and come back to the town with a high fluting job that strongly contributes to the town, either economically, socially or the people’s/environment’s well being. By breaking the cycle, you let more people into this machinelike scheme, where everyone has a place in keeping the world running. It keeps this little town going, despite the rest of us being quizzical to how it does so.

I believe that The Post, as a pillar of reliability and a leading front of this little district, would in turn benefit from even such a seemingly small deed. As by giving back to the community, in return the community will give to you. So the cycle continues.

Ever hopeful, Selena Kells, Waiuku

Employment opportunities for the youth

Waiuku noise control

A local reader, Dianne Whitehead contacted the Post Newspaper when she came across road signs that had been intentionally vandalised on the corner of Karioitahi and Park Roads, Waiuku. Andy Baker from the Franklin Local Board has this advice; “ The flattening of the signs is nothing less than intentionally damaging property that has to be replaced at a cost to ratepayers. It is a criminal act and if people know who is doing it, they can report it to the local police directly or anonymously through crime stoppers.”

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Newton’s third law of physics states that for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. You can apply a similar law to people - those that seem one way are often the complete opposite.

It’s easy to get it wrong, but we’re not here to judge. At Arnet Law, we’re experts in all manner of property and commercial negotiations and we’ll make sure you’re getting a fair deal, before you put pen to paper.

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The Waiuku Cosmopolitan axemen have returned from the Sydney Royal Easter Show this week, bringing home an impressive array of ribbons and a World Title.

David McDonald successfully defended his World Title in the 375 mm World Championship Sin-gle Saw, quite an achievement be-ing able to win the title 2 years in a row, beating NZ,USA and Austra-lia’s best sawyers.

Not to be out done, David’s younger brother, Nathan, placed fourth in the same event. William, the youngest brother, made it to the final in the 600mm World Champi-onship Doublehand Saw with part-ner Jason Wynyard. It was a very close finish and they placed fourth.

David represented NZ in the teams event competing in the sin-gle saw for the team relay against Australia and USA. Nathan was re-serve for the team. Unfortunately they could not repeat the success of the previous two years losing to the Australia team 2-1.

Results from the Sydney Royal Easter Show:

Sawing conteStS

375mm World Championship Sawing Contest (Single Handed);• 1st David McDonald• 4th Nathan McDonald375mm Handicap Sawing Contest ( Single Handed);• 2nd Nathan McDonald• 3rd William McDonald600mm World Championship Sawing Contest (Double Handed );• 4th William McDonald & Jason

Wynyard.Woodchopping Underhand Events 275mm Open Underhand Hand-icap;• 1st William McDonald• Finalist Jesse WhiteheadThe Lee Slee Memorial 300mm Un-derhand Open Handicap;• 3rd William McDonald

woodchopping Standing Block eventS

300mm Standing Block Handicap;• Finalist Nathan McDonald

Both Pukekohe and Waiuku rely on Auckland Transport putting an an-nual budget in place for the cleaning of the streets and sidewalks within the townships. Auckland Transport appoints the contractor who will do the cleaning according to a cleaning schedule. The only problem with this is you have no say in the schedule or what should be done, or when.

If the job is not done, you can’t complain because you have not been part of the planning process. Let me give you an exam-ple: Imagine you appoint someone to clean your office fortnightly, and they miss a few days. Yet, they tell you your office was cleaned. They send you GPS co-ordinates to back up what they are saying to prove they were there, however your of-

fice is still dirty and the bins have not been emp-tied. Would you keep on paying them even though they never cleaned the place? I think not. You would fire them. After countless complaints and requests of Auckland Transport to sort out the cleaning regime in Wai-uku, one is led to believe that someone is lying. Ei-ther Auckland Transport or the contractor they ap-

David defends his title

Victoria ready to sort out the city

Second Division-300mmStanding Block Handicap ; 4th Nathan McDonald300mm Standing Block Handicap ; 2nd Na-than McDonaldFirst Division-350mm Standing Block Handicap; Finalist Jesse Whitehead

woodchopping teamS eventS ;

The Team of Two 275mm Underhand and Standing Block Combination Handicap;1st Nathan McDonald & Kyle MeyerFirst Division-600 mm Standing Block Team of Two Butchers Block - Finalist Jesse White-head

woodchopping tree Felling eventS

Second Division- 275mm Handicap Tree Felling Contest , Finalist William McDonald

Above: David McDonald proved he is one of the best sawyers in the world, taking out the World Title in the Single Saw Wood-chopping at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Ghost cleaning suspected

Victoria Crone was well received at a National Par-ty meeting last Saturday in Pukekohe. Victoria is the favoured candidate of Na-tional powerbrokers to go up against Labour MP Phil Goff in the race for Auck-land top spot as Mayor

With her focus on waste, transport and housing ,she hopes to bring her corporate expe-rience to sort out the city.

Above: Ian McDougall, Councillor Bill Cashmore, Mayor hopeful Victoria Crone, MP for Hunua Andrew Bayly & Franklin Local Board member Alan Cole.

pointed to do the clean-ing. Your money, your rates and taxes, are be-ing abused by Auckland Transport in support of a ghost cleaning regime that you are not allowed to know about or have a say in.

The cloak and dagger game needs to come to an end, and a full investi-gation should take place immediately, calling for an account of all monies spent on the cleaning so that it can be CCTV ver-ified.

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Auckland Transport may be either covering up or refusing to deal with what may appear to be a serious case of ghost cleaning. Opinion by Steve Douglas

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Passover/Easter – Jesus Coming

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In this third article, we will explore the future spiritual concept of “Passover;” that is the reality of death passing over us, and with a strong and mighty arm, Yeshua/Jesus comes back to rescue his own and Exoduses them from Egypt/Sin/This World and transports his children, or translates them from Planet Earth to the Heavenly Canaan or Promised Land. Part one showed us the connection between Pharaoh and Satan, as having the same agenda, and that is of oppressing God’s people, trying to hold them as captives, who should now be crying out for deliverance from Sin and suffering, and for Yeshua/Jesus to come back quickly.

Soon there will be a battle between Yeshua/Jesus as he returns to Planet Earth to Exodus his people and this will be just like it was in ancient times. Pharaoh/Satan will try to stop this but will fail and God with a mighty and strong arm will redeem his people, as so many numerous prophecies tell us, God is moving in to free his people who have been held in this captivity long enough, time for them to now live in a Heavenly Promise Land.

First we will have a Moses/Elijah/John the Baptist factor, this will rouse God’s people, Satan will get very worried and will increase the oppression, just like Pharaoh did, but he will fail, his kingdom will crumble just like Egypt did. The book of Revelation is loaded with snapshots of what is happening in the various factions, but God is always victorious and his people are freed from sin and slavery and death (1 Cor 15:55).

It is interesting to note that the first thing Israel did upon entering the Promised Land; was to stop and Passover. When the redeemed get to Heaven, they also stop for a Banquet, called the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev 19:9) which has a wee inkling of also being a Passover, as it has so many similarities when you look at all the verses together about this feast.

The Passover similarities are vast, to be able to Exodus, one must first be covered by the Blood of the Lamb; same imagery as in the first Passover (Rev 7:14). One must do as it says in John 6:53 “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.” This is all Passover meal connotations, and the Last Supper all wrapped up in a bundle.

Put simply, one must be eating Yeshua/Jesus on a very regular basis (Reading and Studying scripture daily) and as it says in Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the flesh [is] in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it [is] the blood [that] maketh an atonement for the soul.” Blood = Life, so Yeshua/Jesus must be your life and your all, what keeps

you going moment by moment, just like your blood does. How far do you think you can run if you drained all your blood out?? Dead, no life, so there is no life outside of Yeshua/Jesus. He must be your focus and your all on a moment by moment basis. As it says in 1 Thes 5:17 “Pray without ceasing;” if prayer is that critical to the Christian walk, then how critical is eating and drinking in Yeshua/Jesus?? Remember last week’s article about the Tree of Life.

Remember Matthew 25:1-12, about the wise and foolish Bridesmaids. Lack of Oil (Holy Spirit) was a major factor, but those who could not gain entry were barred because of this, Matt 25:12 “But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.” The problem is that they knew all about Yeshua/Jesus, but they had no personal intimate relationship with him. How is your relationship with Yeshua/Jesus? Your life depends upon this, is Yeshua/Jesus more dearer and closer than your closest friend/spouse? He really should be, now is the time to go to him and fix it. John 6:37 “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” Yeshua/Jesus will never reject you if you will but come humbly before him.

Years ago there was a children’s game called “Hide n Seek”, where somebody did the seeking while all others hid. The seeker hid their eyes then counted down to zero, at zero the cried out “coming ready or not.” Then they went seeking. Yeshua/Jesus so soon is going to cry out the same sentiments “coming ready or not,” are you ready? Is your life right before your God?

Remember at the Original Passover, every individual was dressed and ready to walk at any second of time. Question; How are you with our Saviour, washed clean, life in order, fruit of the Spirit producing bumper crops, all the little duckies all in a row and always ready? How about this verse 2 Corinthians 6:2 “(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now [is] the accepted time; behold, now [is] the day of salvation.)”

God has called, how will you answer? There was a question asked some time back and it goes like this, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” So could you actually be convicted?

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The Franklin Pakeke Lions Club, Pukekohe, is delighted to announce its 2016 list of financial grants recently donated to local and national or-ganisations and individ-uals, totalling $21,470.00 a considerable increase on last year.

The Clubs major fund raising project is the growing and selling of Christmas Trees. The tree sales are always ex-tremely well supported by local residents, and they believe it is appro-priate that the proceeds are able to be channelled back into the local com-munity.

Recipients of finan-cial grants this year are: Aged Care Unit (Pukeko-he Hospital) $500; Auck-land Rescue Helicopter Trust $1,000; Camp Qual-ity $2000, Child Cancer Foundation $500; Deaf Aotearoa $500; Diabetes Youth NZ $500, Founda-tion for the Blind (Guide Dogs) $500; Founda-tion for the Blind (Talk-ing Books) $500; Frank-lin Hospice $500; Hay-ley Milliner $500; Hear-ing Dogs for Deaf Peo-ple $500; Heart Children NZ Inc $500; Kidney Kids of NZ $500; Laura Bak-er $300, Never Give Up

Group Pukekohe $500; NZ Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust $500; Neurolog-ical Foundation of NZ $500, Parkinson Support Group $500; Pukekohe High School – Spirit of Adventure, $1,000; Ra-dio Lollipop $500; SADD $170, Scouting NZ- Sch-laeper Park Development $3,000, Sea Search and Rescue Waiuku $1,000; South Auckland Women’s Refuge $500; Spirit of Ad-venture Trust $1,000, St Johns Ambulance Puke-kohe (building fund) $1,000; Stroke Club Puke-kohe $500; Sunset Beach Lifeguards $500; Wings Trust Franklin $500.

In addition, the Club made donations to the Lions Clubs Interna-tional Foundation and the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust, to be used nationally and internationally, to pro-vide urgent assistance in areas suffering from di-sasters.

Being able to help the community in this way is only possible with the generous support of the local people of Franklin, and the Club offers its sincere thanks to all those kind people giving their ongoing support for their fundraising projects.

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The 39th National Youth Jazz Competition was held at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre over two days on Easter weekend as part of the National Jazz Festival Tauranga, which saw Pukekohe High School Stage Band come away with several top awards.

The Jazz Combo competition was held on Friday, March 25, and had 17 entries from as far north as Kerik-eri and as far south as Christchurch.

The judges, Dr Rodger Fox from New Zealand School of Music (NZSM), Lance Philip from NZSM, and Rog-er Manins from the University of Auckland School of Music were impressed by the standard of performance from the young musicians.

“I noticed there was a much higher standard of per-formance which is encouraging and inspirational,” says Lance Philip.

There were four gold awards presented with one of them going to Pukekohe High School Stage Band.

Pukekohe High School bands were also awarded the following: Best Jazz Combo, Silver Award: Noodle Combination/Pukekohe High School, Pukekohe High School Combo; Most outstanding bassist, P & S Pen-man Trophy: Seth Boy; Most outstanding trombonist, Rodger Fox Trophy: Isaac Roche.

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It was with heavy hearts last weekend that St Andrew’s Church, Waiuku and Awhitu Central Church said farewell to the very popular Parish Assistant Joe Martin, his wife An-na and two beautiful daughters, Hazel and Jacinta. A deli-cious luncheon was provided by members of both Church-es to thank the Martin family for their outstanding contri-bution to the ministry during the four and a half years they have been here. Joe’s role has included working and inter-acting with the youth of Waiuku, arranging camps, fund-raisers as well as many other worthy tasks. He has also un-dertaken mission trips during this period. Anna too will be sorely missed in her many roles. The accolades bestowed on them last Sunday are well deserved. Joe will be taking on a position at Crest Showers in Pukekohe and Anna will be working at Mission Agency Interserve. The Martin fam-ily will still reside in Waiuku and the church will be looking forward to hearing of their new adventures. Best wishes go with them in their new endeavours.

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ll We last caught up with Danielle several years ago, when she was racing at Waiuku Dirt Track, and it is great to see that her infectious, happy personality hasn’t changed.

Seeing entering The Bachelor as an exciting oppor-tunity, Danielle explained that her family weren’t sur-prised at all when she announced she would be on na-tional television, competing against 22 other women for the affections of one man. “I don’t do the ordinary. I am anything but, so no, they weren’t surprised. I saw it come up and thought ‘why not?’ Why not be given the opportunity to meet a man I wouldn’t cross paths with in my lifetime, see some amazing parts of New Zealand, complete activities I usually wouldn’t do and go on perfect dates? I entered the competition with an open mind and the goal to be true to myself, and I believe I did just that, considering the bizarre circum-stances that you are under,” she laughs.

“At the end of the day, I have come away from the competition with 22 friends and an experience that money can’t buy. What more could I have asked for?”

While initially finding the cameras a bit disconcern-ing, Danielle said ‘after a while you forgot about them,’ and with her bubbly individuality, soon found herself getting along with everybody in the mansion. “Even though we were in a mansion, it could become incred-ibly small if you didn’t get along with each other, and Naz isn’t as bad as what she is made out to be. She does have her layers, and at the moment we are just see-ing one side to her.” Danielle has moved back into her home town of Pukekohe, and says she has been keep-ing under the radar for the last couple of weeks.

Danielle upbeat over Bachelor exit

“This experience has certainly helped with my con-fidence, and to a certain extent, it has helped me find myself. The next step for me is to try and become a pro-fessional fire fighter, and I am currently going through the process of applying for a permanent position, as well as keeping up with my training at Pukekohe Cross-fit.”

When asked if being on the television programme has changed her perspective on dating, Danielle be-lieves it has helped make it easier in the future. “Not having to compete against 22 other girls is a great start,” she laughs, “But I now know that I will be looking for the one to settle down with, but I am not in any rush to find the right person. I am sure they will come along.”

Frances takes out titleFrances Good is fast making her mark on the athletics scene.

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ll At just 14 years old, the Waiuku College stu-dent not only smashed four track records held for many years at the re-cent college athletics, she has also just claimed the 800m title at the Auck-land Secondary Schools Athletic Championships.

After coming away with wins in both the 800m and 1500m sprints at the Counties Manukau Champs, Frances went on to place in the qual-ifying heat, which saw her come away with the fastest time. Too quick for the other competi-tors, Frances took out the title, an achievement the humble teenager is proud of.

Frances discovered she had a natural flare for the sport as youngster, when she not only found her-self thoroughly enjoying the track and cross coun-try events, but also win-ning them as well.

“I do get quite com-petitive, but I wouldn’t be

doing them if I didn’t en-joy it. You could say that it is a hobby.”

Frances belongs to the Waiuku Athletics Club, which she says has been instrumental to helping her develop her abilities.

“I enjoy the process of becoming fit and main-taining that level of fit-ness. When I am not training, I am either rid-ing my horses or going for long road runs.”

As the athletic season winds down, Frances is looking forward to the winter sports, and says

she will be playing both netball and soccer.

“We also have cross country coming up soon. Last year I managed to place thirteenth over-all and at the Auckland Champs, so I hope to try and better that placing this year.”

Over the weekend, Frances also competed in the annual Sand to Mud fun run. Not only was she the first female to make it to the top of the hill, but she was also the first fe-male back.

Great effort, Frances!

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2016 Waiuku Finn Masters

Where: Waiuku Yacht ClubWhen: Start Gun 10am on the 8th. Start Gun: 11:15 am on the 9th Start Gun: 12:00 pm on the 10th.What: An annual Finn Class regatta for masters. A great outing to come and watch as the yachts sail quite close to shore and the yacht club. Food and drinks available to purchase.

Mauku Fun Run

Where: Mauku School, 389 Union Road, MaukuWhen: 8:00 am to 12:00 pmWhat: Join in the fun with a 5 or 10 km walk or run around a scenic course – the 10 km course goes past the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. A fun morning for all the family and lots of awesome prizes to be won! www.maukufunrun.co.nz

Where: Sandspit Road School, WaiukuWhen: From 9amWhat: Fun for the whole family. All the fun of the fair with face painting, games, white elephant, food, food and more food, raffles, auctions for a BBQ, truck-load of concrete, meat packs, steel art and 3m load of firewood. EFTPOS availa-ble on the day

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

WeLCoMe BaCK CountIeS10th April Where: Pukekohe Park Raceway, 222-250 Manukau Road When: Gates open 11am What: Join Counties Racing for the launch of their brand new Course Proper and enjoy a fine day’s racing. Free Entry - Out-door Garden Bar open to the public - Live Band - Free Chil-dren’s Entertainment. Link: www.countiesracing.co.nz

PuKeKoHe SuPertruCK raCInG16th April Where: Pukekohe Park Raceway When: 9am - 5pm What: Two days of great Su-pertruck Racing including the following: BNT NZ Touring Cars, NZ V8 Utes, Ssangyong Actyon Utes, Castrol BMW Open and much more.

PreMIer MotorSPort16th - 17th April Where: Pukekohe Park Raceway When: Gates open 9am What: The season finale is here and it will be all guns blazing amongst the V8 powered racers at what many regard as the spiritual home of the national V8 racing category. www.iticket.co.nz

Street roDDerS SHoW & SWaP Meet16th April Where: Mauku School When: 10am - 4:30pm What: If you are keen on cars, then head along to the Franklin Street Rodders 3rd Annual Show and swap meet! Gold Coin Entry. $10 Swap Sites Available (Auto-motive related only)

WaIuKu BrIGaDe annuaL PoKer run16th April Where: 13 King St, Waiuku When: 10am What: It is a fun day first and foremost. The idea is that you enter and buy a ticket, you hop in your car/motorbike/van/bus and follow a set route. http://poker-runreg.waiukufire.org.nz/

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Franklin Markets PokenoMarket held every Sun-day on Great South Road, Pokeno Village. Open from 8am until whenev-er. For more information contact Roger Vincent on 0274480842 or email:[email protected]

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Onewhero Area School students have been think-ing out of the square when it came to fundraising ideas for their school ball. After realising their tickets would cost over $150 per student, the committee came up with the idea to host a Franklin Ball Expo, which takes place this Monday at the award winning LaValla Estate in Tuakau. Beginning at 7pm, there will be plenty to see and do. With stalls catering for makeup, hair styles, tanning and attire, attendees will be given the best advice when it comes to their school ball. “We will also have a catwalk, to show-case some amazing dresses, and there will the option to buy some great looking pre-loved dresses,” says student, Elysha Ehrhorn. The ball committee have invited students from Tuakau, Waiuku and Wesley College, as well as Pukekohe High School, Rosehill, Pukekohe Christian School and Huntly.

“We really don’t have anything like this around the area, so it will be good to have all the businesses that you need to get ready for your school ball under one roof. We wanted to come up with a fundraiser that will benefit everybody, and hope that it becomes an annual event.” The Franklin Ball Expo will be held at LaValla Estate, from 7pm, Monday, April 11. There will be a door charge of $10, and there are still stall sites available. For more information, email Keryn Chitty, [email protected]

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School kids all over the country are being encouraged to enter New Zealand’s most ex-citing science and tech-nology competitions for students – FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge being held at ACG Strathallan. Now in its seventh year in NZ, the FIRST LEGO League competition invites school students aged 9 to 16 to design, build and program fully au-tonomous LEGO Mind-storms robots, and cre-ate innovative solutions to an identified real world problem as part of their research project. Schools interested can visit www.kiwifirst.org and need to register by April 30, 2016.

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Aimee is the upper South Is-land representative for Ballance’s Science Extension Team, work-ing with farmers from Canterbury, Marlborough and the West Coast. She advises them in ways to achieve increased on-farm productivity, through more efficient and effec-tive nutrient management. For Rolleston-based Aimee, the role is a perfect fit.

“Everything on earth relies on soil, it’s the basis for agriculture and human society,” she says, “so it’s in-credibly rewarding to work closely with farmers, who are so knowl-edgeable already, to continually improve the way we use the soil.”

A graduate of Lincoln Univer-sity, Aimee has a Masters in Soil

Science and a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science. Despite not coming from a farming back-ground, Aimee loves working in the agricultural industry and has found the farming community to be very welcoming.

Besides some good natured rib-bing from farmers regarding her Auckland origins, Aimee finds that her educational background, in-dustry experience and genuine in-terest in the community has helped to establish a great rapport.

“If you’re honest and willing to put in the time to understand their particular situations, goals and challenges, then they respect you for that. If they trust you, they’ll trust your advice.”

Besides working with individual farmers, she also runs educational workshops.

Not just for those in the agricul-tural industry but also workshops aimed at school aged children and people in urban areas.

“By working together we are able to change on-farm systems for the better, using the latest develop-ments to maximise production and create more efficient product use.

“In the end, this is better for the environment and better for the soil.”

Aimee’s passion for soil helps South Island farmersGrowing up in Pukekohe seems a world apart from working with South Island farmers, but for Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ Aimee Robinson, she’s exactly where she wants to be.

Members and supporters enjoyed another memo-rable Awhitu Landcare field trip on Easter Sunday. An 8km walk over some serious inclines for more than sixty people of all ages, but everyone coped well.

The giant sand dunes of the Awhitu Peninsula pro-vide a majestic, sweeping landscape, with many say-ing it was really only possible to get an idea of the sheer scale of it when people are visible within it.

Along the way, stories were told, highlights were pointed out, and history unfolded.

Walkers learnt of planes launching off the cliff, where there were no second chances possible. They also heard mindboggling stories of the hardships ear-ly settlers overcame, studied the archaeological fea-tures of the Kakaroa pa site, admired the hundreds of fabulous ancient Pohutukawa dotting the land, heard about the historic music festivals and horse races that locals enjoyed in the valleys and on the beach and then began the climb back up the daunting ridge. It was described as a ‘magical day, in magical surround-ings.’ The team at Awhitu Landcare is very grateful to the generous landowners who allow access to their properties for these field trips, which volunteers try to organize twice a year.

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Gardening

with Ruth Winter frostsIn our area plant seeds of cut-and-come-again salad greens, such as rocket, lettuce, land cress and orien-tal greens now and they will provide a succession of leaves for salads through the autumn and winter. We generally do not need to cover but in Waiuku and lower lying areas where frosts can be a bit harsh, it may be a good precaution to put them into a cloche or grow in pots in a sheltered spot. Asian greens are quicker to mature than our tradi-tional cabbage and cauli so why not try a few of these as well if you have the room.Make sure you protect from slugs and snails as they think your garden is a banquet for them to gorge themselves on. White butterfly should be gone after the first frost so caterpillars are not such a bother during winter. Crops like carrots, beets, parsnips and leeks will happily sit in the ground and slowly mature through the cold of winter, but root vegetables don’t do much growing once the temperature drops so the roots need to be well bulbed up by May for decent winter crops. The same applies to spring bulbs.

We have been harvesting beans by the bucketful.

ll I planted a new va-riety for me – Mangere climbing – and they have produced delicious green crunchy beans. I will plant them again next year. They also freeze well so we have a good supply for winter. Also our to-matoes have been very productive and we now have spaghetti, sauce and pulp ready for win-ter meals.However autumn, like in spring, needs to be the time for rejuvenat-ing your gardens with compost, sheep pellets, vegetable food and per-haps even some lime, depending on what you are growing.

A good idea when transplanting seedlings, give them a good soak in a seaweed-based plant tonic before you

plant them out. This will get them off to a flying start. Plant one lot of seedlings at the start of the month and another batch in the third week of April and you should be set to enjoy a succes-sion of broccoli harvests right through the cool months.

Another trick my Nana used to use – is to feed individual plants in rotation. This brings them to maturity at dif-ferent times as well. Again a liquid manure is best and easiest for this.

If planting is left too late the plants often won’t be established enough to mature and will just sit right through winter without putting on any growth, then bolt to seed early. So April is the latest time to get winter crops into the ground to give enough warmth in the soil for them to establish and grow.

Winter plantingIf you are planting fresh, feed the soil – if you have established bulbs give them a boost of liquid fertilizer as soon as they pop their first leaves out of the ground. Also plant sweet peas, stock, pansy, viola, polyanthus and dianthus to name a few to give winter colour. Plant livingston daisy, poppy (all varieties) and lobelia seeds into seed trays (the seed is so fine that mixing it with fine sand will help to spread them out a bit), ready for planting out throughout winter, into sheltered spots around your flower beds.If you have fruit trees now is a good time to prune as the leaves fall off. Peaches flower along the sides of last year’s growth. Last year’s growth is usually a much brighter red than wood which is older. So leave as much of this wood as possible, while opening the tree out for good air flow. Keep trees to a manageable height for picking. Cut back to a healthy outward facing bud. Make sure your secateurs are clean and sharp to help prevent disease.

April by the moon:• 1-2 Plant all crops that produce their edible

parts above the ground. Plant out winter flowers.

• 3-8 Prepare ground and maintain existing crops, Do not plant. March 5 full moon

• 9-10 Sow root crops and spring bulbs• 11-15 Cultivate and fertilise in preparation for

rotation planting.• 16-17 Sow root crops. Parsnip, carrots, turnip

etc and last of spring bulbs.• 18-22 New moon on April 19. Prepare ground

for the fertile first quarter phase of the moon.• 23-30 Plant everything that produces above

ground.

Mum’s Tomato SauceThis is a delicious way my Nana and Mum used to use tomatoes (it is bet-ter than the bought sauces in my opinion). 3½kgs ripe tomatoes • 3 large onions • 3 large apples (granny smith or a sour cooking variety is best) • ¾ kg brown sugar • 3tsp salt • 4½ cups malt vinegar (save 1 cup for thickening liquid) • 1 pkt pickling spices in a muslin bagPour boiling water over tomatoes and let sit for 5 minutes. This allows the skin to be peeled off easily. Place in a large saucepan wilh all the rest of ingredients and boil 1½ to 2 hours. Strain through sieve or moulie with me-dium sieve if you have one. Return to saucepan and bring back to the boil. Thicken with 3-4 tbsp flour or cornflour mixed into reserved vinegar. Boil at least five minutes stirring all the time, to cook out the flour. Bottle and seal with screw tops. Store in a cool cupboard.

The new climbing beans have gone crazy.

Now is the time to prune your fruit trees. Clean cut back about two thirds the length of a branch, to an outward facing bud.

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Osborne’s

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

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Leonie Gillott0274 985 722

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Ray Lever021 951 082

Brian Barrett 0272 412 781

Kim-Maree Osborne 0274 919 205

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WAIUKU Ray 021 951 082

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WAIUKUMarleen 0274 483 528Donna-Marie 027 527 0090

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

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

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

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

Lifes a beach $425,000This hidden section at Orua Bay is accessible at low tide and would suit a 2 bedroom designer batch or home. This 921sqm property includes a cliff face and native trees. On the section is a shed and water tank. With the waters edge at your door step this property has amazing views. ID osbs557

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

2 BRM townhouse $429,000Get in quick to view this front townhouse with it’s own driveway. Two double bedrooms with one bathroom and a separate toilet. Modern kitchen with open plan living and great indoor/outdoor flow with 2 patio areas to soak up both the morning and the afternoon sun. Single internal access garaging. All of this set on a fully fenced easy care section, conveniently located to Waiuku Township. ID osbs895

WAIUKU Ray 021 951 082

Calling astute buyers $589,000Must view this 4 bedroom home in Sandspit Road School zone. Easy walk to school. Located in a quiet cul de sac and beside a reserve for kids to play. Spacious and sunny. Call the listing agent to view. ID osbh899

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

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

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Osborne’s

This delightful family home is situated within the Sandspit School zones and an easy walk to town. First time on the market in 49 years. The 3 generous sized bedrooms all catch a large amount of sun and the lounge/kitchen area is north facing. The rear of this 1/4 acre section features mature fruit trees and a grape vine. The double garage is situated to leave plenty of room for a boat or caravan. ID osbh898TENDERS CLOSE 4.00pm Tues 19th April (unless sold prior)

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Enduring quality home

Tender

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This family home is a real delight set down a private driveway in a tranquil setting on 2643sqm, beautiful mature palm trees to create your own oasis. Set of a fully fenced section, the driveway features a roundabout for easy entry and exit and plenty of off street parking. This home has spacious open plan living with kwela flooring through the lounge, kitchen and dining as well as one of the hallways and the entrance. Kitchen is spacious with quality chattels. Separate family room with sliders to the front and rear of this home as well as sliders from the master bedroom and lounge. 4 double bedrooms + study or 5th bedroom. Master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in robe. Bathroom has a beautifully featured basin area as well as a bath and a separate shower, also has a separate toilet and a separate laundry. Huge linen cupboard or could be converted into a pantry or scullery. Double internal garage with attached rumpus room come office, with kitchen sink and bench, also has a separate single garage. This family home has a central vac system throughout as well as an HRV system. This property is absolutely beautiful and a home to be proud of with its natural flow to the outdoor living area’s ideal for entertaining. ID osbh897TENDERS CLOSE 4.00pm Tues 19th April 2016Marleen 0274 483 528

Hidden treasure

Tender

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FRANKLIN & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS

Maureen Collins 0276 305 603

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

Michele Mathieson 0274 863 738

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


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


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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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


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


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

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

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

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AlAn And GAel Cole

WINNERS OF: Auckland Council Water Quality Enhancement Award

Alan and Gael’s home block west of Pukeko-he is 19.5ha of flat to rolling country on the

southern shores of Manukau Harbour. This property has been in Alan’s family for three generations. Alan runs a beef finishing op-eration encompassing the home farm and several lease blocks with a total effective ar-ea of 41ha. Up to 120 yearlings are purchased in early spring and sold prime between 12-18 months later. The award judges summarised: ‘Has a sim-ple livestock farming system that works well, matched to environmental conditions and produces superior returns. A beautifully pre-sented property with great attention to de-tail supported with well-planned manage-ment practice which also encapsulates the environmental sustainability while protect-ing and enhancing the family farm.’The Coles’ had a vision of every waterway in their care fenced and planted in native plants and trees. About 10 years ago they began this mission, starting with the riparian areas on

the 87ha dairy farm across the road, which they owned at the time. This farm was sold in 2009, but before it was they were responsible for the establishment of over 40,000 trees and plants there. They set up their own nursery to enable them to have plants at a cost, and in addition, they have established 10,000 on their home block, which the judges described as ‘well planned and looking fantastic.’The Coles have solar power set up so they are electrically self-sufficient, but they have a grid-connect system which allows them to export power back to the national grid.Very conscious of water quality, Alan utilises a two-pond effluent system and old dairy farm infrastructure and has incorporated them in-to the cattle yards. “Living here makes you very aware – we make sure all water is filtered before going into the harbour,” says Alan.


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Franklin locals scoop awards

MurrAy And norMAn WyMer

WINNERS OF: Massey University Inno-vation AwardMurray Wymer’s great grandfather Isaac began the family tradition of market gar-dening in the Auckland area now known as Sylvia Park, but 104 years ago the Wymers spread out to Glenbrook, west of Pukekohe. While the family have grown many crops through the years, currently they specialise in red and brown onions on their 72ha (effective) flat to rolling prop-erty. About 95 percent of their crop is exported, mainly to Germany, France, Holland and the Pacific Islands. There are two full-time employees and up to 24 seasonal staff. About 60 cattle are fin-ished annually on barley, grass and si-lage grown and made on the property. Cover crops such as mustard are used to minimise soil erosion and balance

nitrogen levels. This is a multi-genera-tional family business; the passion and commitment is unmistakeable. “You can grow crops wherever you like,” says Murray, “but if you want quality there are only certain places, and there is no place in New Zealand that can grow a quality onion like Pukekohe.” 25 years ago Norman and his brother Maurice founded Produce Agencies Ltd, an export company that is still in fami-ly ownership, based in Pukekohe. The judges noted of the Wymers: “Through-out their business and through the years, if something was a risk to their family business they made changes to reduce that risk. Setting up a marketing company, building their own harvest-ing and grading machinery, taking part in a land swap arrangement, all are ex-amples of issues that needed to be over-come.”

BriAn And Pirkko GAllAGher

WINNERS OF: Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award, Hill Labora-tories Harvest Award, PGG Wrightson People In Agriculture Award, LIC Dairy Farm AwardBrian from New Zealand and Pirkko from Finland met travelling in the Mid-dle East. They had been living and work-ing together in Europe for seven years when in 1992 they responded to a call from the 125ha Gallagher farm at Patu-mahoe.Dairy farming in New Zealand wasn’t in any plan for the couple, but supporting family and retaining a three generation connection to the land was. After three years sharemilking they leased the place for five years then took it over in their own right. Today, they milk 350 Friesian cows on 115ha effec-tive in a winter milk contract System 4/5 operation. They have lifted production from 56,000 kgMS to last season’s total of 164,398 kgMS. The award judges praised the couple’s approach, “surrounding their business at production and governance level with a team of people” and “working out where their own strengths are and when the appropriate support and ad-vice is required.” Pirkko is in charge of the financial management which the

judges said was another ‘real strength’ of the business.Brian says despite not milking cows for a living until he was 28, and both he and Pirkko experiencing a ‘very steep learn-ing curve’ on a farm and business “that needed some attention”, they perse-vered. “We are both educated, ambitious peo-ple. We had put our life savings into the herd. Failing was not on our radar,” says Brian candidly.Situated northwest of Pukekohe the property is these days a thriving but resolute bastion of sustainable fami-ly farming. The couple live there with their daughter Ronja (15). The judges commended an arrangement in place to manage the farm should anything hap-pen to Brian. They wrote, ‘a real standout was your commitment to ensure your farm continues to be a dairy farm into the future.’There is a 1.5ha native bush block on the property. Two years into their share-milking stint, Brian and Pirkko formal-ised the protection of this bush by cov-enanting it with the QEII National Trust. Last year a staggering 2800 Auckland area schoolchildren came through the farm gate to visit. This successful rural educational experience programme is run by Lynette Hickey, a nearby land-

owner with teaching and agricultural science degrees, with support from DairyNZ. The judges wrote: “If you are looking for a text book ex-ample of paying it forward in dairy farming, then the Gallaghers are it. The family’s contribution to dairy farming at all levels is outstanding, whether it is school visits, Fonterra hosting visits, Wesley College adviso-ry group for 10 years, promoting Fonterra initiatives, mentoring present and past employees or weekly emails to farmers detailing pasture growth, farm ac-tivities and rainfall; all show the openness the Gallagh-ers have to help others.” This year sees the start

of exciting changes at Waiuku College, as preparations are currently underway to have work begin on their Five Year Maintenance Plan.

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llThe school has been a l l o c a t e d j u s t ov e r $2million by the Minis-try of Education, as well as through the sale of school houses, to main-tain, modernise and im-prove the existing facili-ties of the school.

Surveys have been completed and the first lot of work to begin will be replacing a number of roofs around the school.

Principal, Tom Vander-laan, says the modernisa-tion changes to the class-rooms are incredibly ex-citing.

“The way we teach and the areas we teach in have changed dramatically in the 20th century. We are now working within in-novative learning spaces, which include removable walls and a lot more win-dows, which enables us to see into the classroom.”

The first major mod-ernisation is hoped to begin in the science block this summer, which will see more space utilised, and the successful ‘break

out’ areas created.“The classrooms are

based around an area that students can ‘break out’ into. It has different furniture to the class-rooms, and we have found it incredibly popu-lar already with the class-rooms we already have in the school.

“It is often used for group work, or if the stu-dents need to go out of the classroom to focus on a topic. Students have many different learning styles – some like to use the high stools and desks, while others like to sit lower and at round tables. It is about accommodat-ing to all their needs, and it works.”

The Five Year Mainte-nance Plan will also see funds allocated to fix the ‘leaky building’ issues on the Gymnasium and the Admin blocks.

They are also waiting on the confirmation of having the F Block class-room completely re-placed.

“It is going to be a chal-lenge to transform the school into a modern environment, as you just can’t go and knock out walls in some of the old-er buildings that we have. We have a great architect that we are working with, and I am really looking forward to seeing the end result.”

Waiuku College to begin modernisation

Under the Five Year Maintenance Plan at Waiuku College will see classrooms transform into areas like the one the Year 13 Business Studies students are using.


Andrew Bayly, MP for Hunua, is a man on a mission. In the summer of 2013, Andrew spent a month in Antarctica climbing a number of mountains before skiing the last degree to the South Pole.

In April this year, Andrew is attempting to do the other one, and cover the last 60 nautical miles to the North Pole, all while raising funds and awareness for the Kokako bird.

Native to New Zealand and found in the Hunua Ranges, deep in Hunua Electorate, the kokako is under threat from pests. So far, recovery efforts have made a huge difference for kokako in Hunua. From a single breeding pair, now at least 66 pairs are in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park. However, Andrew believes more can be done, and hopes that his expedition will raise over $10,000 for the endangered species.

Andrew’s son, James, will be joining him on the self-funded trip, together with a professional guide from Polar Explorers. The journey will start in Longyearbyen on the island of Spitzbergen, an island 900km north of Norway. After some training, their party will fly to the Barneo Ice Camp, a remote Russian drift station in the middle of the ice, and described as one of the wildest outposts on the planet.

From Barneo, the trio will set off to ski the Last De-gree, which is approximately 110 kilometres, to the North Pole, an adventure which should take around eight days. “We will travel across dynamic and shifting ice as we make our way north. Everything we require, including food, gas and safety equipment, will have to be dragged behind us on 45kg sleds,” says Andrew.

“Unlike the South Pole which is a large and stable landmass, the North Pole is in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. It is covered by pack ice, constantly changing as the seasons and tides move. In the winter it is too cold and dark, and in the summer the ice is too thin. Hence the expedition is made in early spring.”

This trip will see Andrew also trying to understand the impact of climate change on the Arctic, which he describes as stark. “I am planning to visit the Brit-ish Artic Polar station on Longyearbyen and will al-so meet with climate change scientists in Norway, as

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well as British MPs.” Not one to shy away from expe-ditions, Andrew has previously climbed a number of mountains, including Aoraki Mt. Cook and Mt Aspir-ing. In the summer of 2012 and 2013, he was fortunate to travel to Antarctica to climb Vinson Massif, as well as achieving a first ascent of one mountain. He was therefore able to name it and was credited with a new route up a second mountain.

Following that, the three on the expedition dragged 45kg sledges the last degree (60 nautical miles, or 110 kilometres) to the South Pole.

Each kilometre travelled on the ice will be an oppor-tunity to raise money to support the conservation and recovery of the endangered Kokako bird.

Further details on the trip can be found at www.baylynorthpole.org

Caroline and Jane Hurst’s Pukekohe and Onewhero Kuk Sool Won schools bring a rare martial arts opportunity to Franklin and North Waikato.

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llFounded in Korea in the late 1950s, Kuk Sool integrates three strands of traditional Korean martial arts into one organised system. Today it is taught world-wide through registered schools in countries as diverse as Iran and Ireland.

Caroline immigrated to New Zealand in 2002 as a first degree black belt. The absence of Kuk Sool Won schools here at the time sur-prised her. In her native England, this martial art system is taught widely. Undeterred, in 2003 Caro-line set up her first school, in West Auckland. She still runs this today.

Now a resident in Franklin, set-ting up a school in Pukekohe was a natural choice for the Hursts. The Pukekohe and Onewhero schools began in October 2015, with class-es being held at Pukekohe High School and the Onewhero Com-munity Hall. “We both come from relatively small towns, so Pukeko-he has always felt for me the type of place I’d like to live in or get in-volved with. And Onewhero is very community-focused. It has got a

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nice feel about it,” says Jane. “You’ve got the opportunity to

feel a part of the community, giv-ing something to the community. We’re passionate about what Kuk Sool Won offers to people beyond learning a martial art.”

The Hursts say unlike some mar-tial arts that place an emphasis on physical contact and fighting, Kuk Sool Won is more about self-de-fence, controlled action and learn-ing the principles behind being a true martial artist. This includes meditation, living a mindful life, and being respectful.

Their current students range in age from a 72-year-old grandmoth-

er to a five-year-old.“The style suits most people be-

cause it is not rigid. It doesn’t involve fighting, and every element can be adapted to someone’s abilities. It’s bringing out the strengths of people, so you find something people are re-ally good at and you encourage that. Then you work out ways to improve what they’re not so good at. The say-ing is, a black belt is a white belt that never gave up,” says Caroline, who is now a fourth degree black belt.

“The best way for people to find out about Kuk Sool is to come and give it a go. The people here are amazing. I think that’s why we real-ly like this community.”

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Shane and Megan Groom are the dy-namic husband and wife team who are taking Tuakau real estate by storm. Not only are they described a s w a r m a n d friendly by their clients, but the couple go above and beyond with their custom-er service, with many agreeing that their com-munication and professional-ism is second to none. Being Tuakau residents themselves, this humble husband and wife team can often be found amongst many community groups, lending a help-ing hand and volunteering their time. Both Megan and Shane are active members of the New Zealand Police Tuakau Community Patrol and Shane is cur-rently in training for the Tuakau St Johns First Re-sponse Team. Shane is also part of the group who actively volunteer clearing graffiti in the area. Me-gan has also joined the committee of enthusiastic mothers who are actively promoting and restoring the Tuakau Youth Centre to its former glory, all for the love of the town they live in and for the better-ment of the children in it.

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Local residents Shayne and Virginia Thomson are the proud new owners of the popular fruit and vegetable shop, Waiuku Country Market.

The husband and wife team have re-named it Froggie’s Fruit & Veg, with the namesake coming from Shayne’s French wife, known to locals as Froggie. Shayne and Froggie hope to deliver the same quality and service as previous own-ers Happy and Jo, who they would like to thank for all the help in getting them started and wish them the best for the

future. Shayne and Froggie have plans to

open a drive through coffee service in the coming months and they are also looking at selling speciality cheese and bread. The opportunities for them are endless. On Saturday, April 9, between 11am and 3pm, they will be celebrating their official opening with a free sausage sizzle and refreshments. They are look-ing forward to meeting existing and new customers. Last but not least, Grandma, as known by locals, will continue to help in the shop.

New owners for Fruit and Veg shop

Just over $500 was raised for the local Community Patrol by Harvey Norman, Pukekohe, over their Easter weekend f++undraiser.

The non-profit group were ecstatic by the donation, and say they are looking to invest in a new mobile phone for their vehicle, as well as a dash camera. They would like to thank the team at Har-vey Norman for the contribution, and the effort they went to help raise funds for them. Pictured right: Dan Van Praa-gh, Electrical Proprietor, hands over the cheque for $506 to Janet Wallington of the Community Patrol. Back row, from left: Roger Hall, Owen Reeve, Mark Jane, Mau-reen Bennett and Kevin Clifton.

Harvey Norman raises $500 for Community Patrol

Harvey Norman Pukekohe had a $1000 gift card up for grabs for one lucky customer over Easter, and Mat-thew Alley was the lucky winner drawn on Tuesday, March 29, after spending over $1000 on Apple elec-tronics. To be eligible for entry, customers had to spend $1000 or more in-store at Pukekohe. Matthew, who is from Thames, said he was surprised by the win. “I took my niece electronic shopping with me, as I didn’t know what to buy, so she sorted me out, and sales consultant, Niraj Patel, was a great help as well. I haven’t won any-thing for years and it isn’t often I enter competitions, so this is a lovely surprise.”

Matthew wins $1000

Above: Harvey Norman Sales Consultant, Niraj Patel, hands over the $1000 gift card to winner, Matthew Alley. Matthew says he isn’t too sure what he is going to spend his $1000 gift voucher on, but is possibly looking at a sur-round sound system for his living room.

LaValla Estate in Tuakau has come away from the Wedding Industry Awards on a high, as the team took out the highly prestigious Outstanding Ceremony Venue category over the weekend.

This year there were over 500 nomi-nations across the categories, with busi-nesses being judged on a number of at-tributes but first and foremost, Excel-lence in Service and the Quality of Cus-tomer Experience.

For the Jackson Family, owner oper-ators of LaValla Estate, they couldn’t be more thrilled with the win. “The whole evening was absolutely lovely. It was in-credibly nice to be on the receiving end,” laughs Bernadette Jackson.

“Once our named was called out, the rest of the evening became just a blur, we were so ecstatic. The whole team went up to collect the award.”

Bernadette explained that while achieving such an accolade so early in the process of becoming an established and recognised function centre, the ex-perience was also incredibly humbling.

“The award certainly doesn’t give us the reason to become complacent, and it just makes us realise just how impor-tant great customer service is. We have expectations of how we would like to be treated when we go out, so we try to even better it. It is only onwards and upwards from here, and we cannot wait for the near future, it is going to be very excit-ing!”

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Kendrick Tupuhi and his friends use the kiosks at McDonalds Pukekohe, which sees them go into the weekly draw to win back their order.

Connor Sinclair takes a selfie of his order, which could see him double his chances of winning his order back.

Above: Eden-Jayne Groom perfects her face painting skills on one of the many chil-dren that attended the third annual Tuakau Community and Children’s Day recently.Left: Ashleigh Harlick was one of many who braved the wet weather to take part in Onewhero Area School’s Colour Run fundraiser. Right: View Road School students, JJ Phillips is backed Jaidyn Cook, as they take part in the sporting events at the Puni School Multicultural festival over the weekend.

Posing outside Mexicali in Pukekohe are “The Mexican Mafia”. From left; Crispy Taco, Don Juan, Benny Burrito and Pedro Rodriguez. The Pukekohe High School students were taking part in their senior school dress up day which proved to be a huge hit.

Above: Linda Dawley, Elaine Blick, Linda Grigg, Hazel Holmes; local writers promoting their books at the St Andrew’s Centre Market day held on Saturday in Waiuku

Above: Janetta and Allister Hamilton from Waiuku college, swapped uniforms for April Fools Day until lunchtime.

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Fat man is back and on a rollNo really, he is, and it does not feel great at all. I miss that amazing feeling of being able to wear a 2XL instead of once again squeezing into a 4XL.

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ll There is nothing like announcing to the whole world that you are going to be making some amazing changes to your life... you’re this big balloon! To start things are great, you are enthusi-astic and let some air out. People can see the dif-ference, then things just go south and the balloon fills up with some more air and doesn’t look that great any more.

One really good honest person said, ‘hey you looked better when you were loosing weight.’ I happen to agree with her as well, so thank you for being honest with me about my weight.

For those of you that may have missed my fat loss journey, it all started in November last year, when I topped the scales at 150Kg and fitting into a 6 XL T-shirt . Putting a bloated, over-weight meat pack into that amount of fabric is never going to look good.

So, I announced that I was going to remove sugar, dairy and wheat from my diet and see what results I would achieve. I lost 20kg by the end of Janu-ary when I turned 50. For my birthday celebrations, I decided it was time to go on a strict see-food diet. The more I saw, the more I ate, and as a result over the last two months, I have put back on a handsome 10kg. So at the time of writing this I am now 140Kg and wear-

ing a 4XL.I caught my reflection in the glass

doors as I was making my way out of another fast food shop, and thought, ‘wow you are huge and you look like an oversized food disposer.’ So the fat man has finally said no more and will once again, start his journey to meet the thin guy stuck inside a seriously obese body.

The government is talking about charging a sugar tax which I don’t think will make a differ-ence to our lives. All it will do is drive the price of non-sugar items even higher.

The next time you are at the supermar-

ket, try and find products on the shelf that don’t contain sugar - it’s nearly impossible. Of the 20 000 products at the average supermarket I would guess that 99% contain sugar. We are get-ting fatter and fatter, and it has to do with what we eating and not so much about how much we eating. Sugar in soft drinks and in food is been stored in our bodies instead of on a shelf some-where. Is it time to fight back and say no to obesity and ugly looking huge clothing?

So this week I begin my journey to get my six pack back and loose my huge one pack as my daughter calls it.

I will do a mixture of exercise and food management and make some smart choices again - I will let you know how things are going next week.

Please note: I am sharing my per-sonal experiences with you and am not offering any medical advice so please consult a professional before making any radical changes to your life.

After seeing a lack of options for physiotherapy for people who have undergone cancer treatment, Becky Onyett of Total Physiotherapy has built a bond with the Franklin Breast Cancer Support Group Inc and PINC & Steel to offer rehabilitation and Pilates Classes to those in need. Becky, who is a PINC Certified Cancer Re-hab Physiotherapist, says that the classes, which are currently being run in group sessions, offer the whole package.

“After undergoing cancer treatment, there really isn’t much strategies and physiotherapy options for patients. You can become a bit lost as to how to fit back into everyday life. Here, these six week sessions not on-ly offer a support network, but exercises and strategies that allow patients focus on breathing and stretching that they can take home with them,” explains Becky.

The PINC Cancer Rehabilitation programs provide individualised, prescribed rehabilitation to women diagnosed with cancer; helping them heal as well as possible, and function at optimal levels through ever stage of their treatment and recovery. Designed specifi-cally to help maximise recovery, regain physical and emotional strength, and improve body confidence and control.

“We have had really positive feedback from those who have attended so far. For many, they have had to go through processes and operations that have been completely out of their control. It is all about becom-ing aware of your body and mind again, creating that connection and taking ownership again.”

Becky is able to offer these rehabilitation and Pilates Classes at only a small surcharge. For more informa-tion, visit www.totalphysiotherapy.co.nz

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During April and May we are offering free smears for all women who are due or overdue for cervical screening. The best way to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer is to have regular cervical smear tests every three years. Women who have

been immunised must also continue to have regular cervical smear tests because they will not be protected against all HPV types that cause cervical cancer. In New Zealand, approximately 160 women develop cancer of the cervix each year, and about 60 women die from it. Some groups of women have higher rates of cervical cancer. These groups include:

• Women over 40 • Maori women • Pacific women • Asian women • Unscreened women • Under-screened women.

In countries where there are organised screening programmes, the largest group of women who are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer or who die from it are those who have never had a cervical smear test.During this period all women screened will go into a monthly draw for a $100 Farmers Voucher.

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Have you heard of an osteopath? Wondered whether osteopathy would be suitable for you? Been advised against osteopathy? Been thinking about visiting an osteopath but have never quite made the call?

For the month of April at Osteopathy Pukekohe we are offering a 50% (ap-prox.) reduction to new patients.

A one hour consultation/treat-ment + a 30 minute subsequent treatment - $100 (normally $185) or $50 if ACC (normally $100)

(Please bring this article with you to your appointment). Osteopathy is an all encompassing therapy that addresses the whole you. Our un-derlying philosophy is that structure governs function. When the tissues (muscles, ligaments, connective tis-sue, joints, nerves etc.) get com-promised the body is incapable of carrying out everyday activities

comfortably, effectively or efficiently resulting in pain, fatigue, slow heal-ing capability etc.

Osteopaths work on the body to restore normal function and mini-mise the effects of dysfunction, ef-fects such as sciatica, headaches, joint pain, irritable bowel, fatigue, muscle pain etc. We work on body’s of all ages from the newborn to the older generation as treatments are gentle and tailored specifically to the person and the symptoms/condition (gentle cranial manipulation, soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, spi-nal manipulation/audible click etc). Treatments will also include postural advice and exercises to assist in re-covery/strengthening where need-ed. For more information please call the Way of Life Health Shop and ask to speak to one of the osteopaths or call to make an appointment. All our osteopaths are ACC registered and are registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.

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At this time of the year there are many environmental changes happening and these can have a dramatic effect on our health. One of these effects is coughs that come on during the changing of seasons. Below are listed some first aid homeopathic remedies that may be used to treat different types of coughs: Cough or asthma comes on during cold or damp weather, coughing worse by lying down, hoarseness, coughing up large amounts of phlegm DULCAMARA. Hard, dry, spasmodic coughs that are painful, the patient is worse for any movement and they want to hold their chest or head while coughing. The cough is worse at night, after eating and drinking and going into warm rooms and they are irritable and want to be left alone BRYONIA. Cough from any change in temperature, even moving from one room to another. The cough is continuous, barking and is worse after lying down, there is a tickling in the throat pit that can be caused by a breath of cold air so that the patient begins to breathe as shallowly as possible. The times may of coughing

may be regular e.g. at 11pm, 2 and 5am RUMEX. A loose rattling cough with a chest full of phlegm where the patient is not strong enough to cough it up and they have shortness of breath, rattling breathing and they need to sit up to breathe or cough. The patient is exhausted, may be pale and is not thirsty. This state usually takes some time so to develop so is not a remedy to be used in the beginnings of a cough and is very useful for babies and the elderly. ANTIMONIUM TART. These are just a couple of remedies, there are many and consulting with a Homeopath to describe your particular cough will get a more specific remedy. However, a cough that has been recurring for the last few years, one that won’t go away or bronchitis and such chronic conditions are best treated in a full consultation to treat the “cause”, especially as they could actually be part of an allergic reaction.

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

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

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

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Above: Justin Hobson gets tackled by Jarrod Ferguson. Counties Manukau Pre-mier Club Rugby game between Manurewa and Papakura played at Mountfort Park Manurewa on Saturday April 2nd 2016. Manurewa won the game 37 - 13 after leading 20 - 8 at Halftime. Photo by Richard Spranger

The birth of Franklin United football arrived in Franklin yesterday with the teams playing their first home game at Waiuku’s Massey Park.

Metro came to town after a very good win against North Shore last week. Franklin United are a work in progress at this point in time with this being only their second game togeth-er after missing much of preseason through teeth-ing problems.

This did not deter the team however and they made a strong start with captain Luke Chapman going close from just out-side the box and debutant Vineel Nadan being set up on the left with a fine ball through from Rinal Prasad. The game evened out but Metro finished the strongest in the half with a fine goal from Jamie Shields.

The second half was again a very even affair. Franklin could not find the final pass which led to a goal but had sever-al close attempts. Metro

Inaugural game for Franklin UnitedHistory was made on Saturday at Waiuku Rugby Club, when their first U85’s team took to the field to play Ardmore Marist.

The game was one-sided to Ardmore, as they were the better team on the day. Their fitness was better, which was impor-tant, and they came out on top, winning 65-7.

To Waiuku’s credit, they played the whole 80MINS and never stopped trying.

Their efforts were re-warded with a try to Troy Morrison, successfully converted by Neil Ma-chen.

The game was a learn-ing curve for both play-ers and coaches / man-agers, and the team will improve for it.Other results included:• U21s vs. Patumahoe (Patty won 20-10) • P r e m i e r s v s Te Kauwhata (Waiuku won 15-3) • R e s e r v e s v s . Te Kauwhata (Waiuku won 32-15.

Waiuku Rugby U85’s vs. Ardmore Marist

Playing conditions were good for both local club mem-bers and visiting players for the March Open Day held over the Easter weekend. Prize List

The prizewinners were as follows :- • Best Gross : Glenn Harper 72• Best Nett Division One : Steve Butler 66• Best Nett Division Two : Cliff Hobbs 64• Best Nett Ladies : Susan Thorne 68• Best Stableford Division One : Mike Conroy 39• Best Stableford Division Two : Chris Matthews 41 • Longest Drive Men : Glenn Harper• Longest Drive Ladies : Julia Kuggeleijn• Nearest Pin, Hole One : Glenn Harper• Nearest Pin, Hole 10 : John Ruddell• Twos, Glenn Harper, Rick Andrews Next Open Day : Sunday, April 24, 9.30am start, $25 entry fee incl. lunch

Manurewa vs Papakura

Awhitu Golf open day

4 top prize winners at the Awhitu Open Day held recently. From left to right, Steve Butler, Cliff Hobbs, Susan Thorne, Glenn Harper.

Captain Darren Woolnough leads out Frank-lin United in the inaugural home game in Waiuku

attacked on the counter and also had some close calls but could not add to their lead.

Coach Carlos Paulette was happy with the teams progression. “We will get stronger over the next few weeks but it is great to see the commitment, passion and decision making from my players

today. We are only get-ting to know each other but I can see promising signs of forward progres-sion. Dinesh Lingham at centre back gets man of the match.” The Franklin United reserves drew 2-2 with youngster Michael de Ponte scoring both goals. Goalkeeper Mat-thew Parker getting man

of the match.The Franklin United

Under 19s absolutely blew Papatoetoe off the park at Murdoch Park on the Sunday winning 8-0. The goals came from Jake McCoy x4, Kartik Ku-mar, Jethro Vincent, Ken-rick Vincent and Thomas Keen. Man of the match was Kalib Hancock.

The newly promoted Tuakau men’s side kickstarted their first year in the champonship with a very intense and hard fought win against Mt Wellington with a 3-2 win to Tuakau, to which both teams agreed could have gone either way.

Tuakau took an early lead via a goal from Chris Ab-bott, only for Mt Wellington to peg a double back. A slow second half seemed to cost Tuakau, but once again, Chris Abbott found his mojo and put Tuakau back in the game, scoring for 2 all.

With only eight minutes remaining, a superb vol-

ley from young Connor Ewing from 25 yards secured a great win. Coach, Tim McMillan, couldn’t single out one player of the day but with a goal to remember for-ever by, said Connor Ewing deserves to be named it. Tuakau’s Reserves also had a good start, by beating Waiuku 2-1 in another seesaw affair, and the Under 17’s celebrated a very good 11-nil win, also against Waiuku. The woman’s team came away with a good win on Sunday against Onehunga-Mangere, with the final score of 3-1.

Successful start of the season for Tuakau

Waiuku Football Club had a great start to the sea-son with their men’s team taking out a 3-nil win against Papatoetoe United. Waiuku’s Paul Duffy (in blue) goes in for a tackle against a Papatoetoe United player. Photo courtesy of Ward Jameson.


40th Annual Sand to Mud

Your community marketplace

Phone: 09 235 7835Monday - Friday

9am - 5pm

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Book your own classified advert

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AUDIO & VIDEO

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

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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

CLEANING

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

COMPUTERS

YOUR PC GUYBroadband | Virus

Pc Sales | Wireless Pc Repairs | Tuition

Great ‘In Your Home’ Services...

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

FOR HIRE

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

FOR LEASE

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

FOR SALE

cAMPER Van. Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2001, 6 speed, 2.2 turbo, 5 berth, ex cond $42,000 ono. Ph: 027 293 1681.

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

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

LAWNMASTER motor mower & catcher, alu-minium base $100.Trellis, horizontal, 3.9 x 1.5 $75. Garden Shed 1.2 x 1.3 x 1.7 $50. Breadmaker Panasonic hardly used $60. Billiard Cues x 2 $20 each. Ph: 235 7745 or 021 971 384.

NISSAN Bluebird 97, 2.0, SSS, airbags, ABS auto etc in same family for over 10 years, well serviced. WOF & REGO $1850 ono. Ph: 027 293 1681.C

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FREE

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

FREE

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

GARAGE SALE

9Th April, 44 Racecourse Road. Start 8am. Corner desk, BMX bike, juice machine, stereo, house-hold furniture and bric a brac, something for eve-ryone.

SAT 9th April, 8am, 16B George Street, Waiuku. Kids toys, household items and clothing.

10 Tui Place, 9am Sat 9th April & 9am Sun 10th April. Kitchenware, bed-ding, books, toys & clothes.

WAIUKU Cossie Club, Household items, cloth-ing and other items. Sat 9th April, 9am start.

HAIR DRESSING

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

HEALTH

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

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

HOMEKILL

Waiuku Village Butchery

HOMEKILLSERVICE

BEEF, SHEEPPIGS, Bacon etcNZFSA Registered

Ph 09 235 8369

LAWNMOWING

GREEN ACRES - Clarks Beach. Covering Franklin area. Lawn mowing, gar-dening, garden clear-ance, hedges. Clean, tidy and reliable. Ph Brett 021 021 7777 /09 232 1276.

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

WEST Coast Mowing. Locally owned and oper-ated. Rural, residential, lifestyle blocks, paddock topping. Call Carl 0274 803 297 for a free quote.

LOST/FOUND

My name is Layla.I have gone missing from the beach end of Kohekohe-Karioitahi Rd. My foster mum thinks I may be heading back towards Howden St, Ph Zoe with any info on: 021 2500 727. Waiuku Cat Colony.

Have you seen me?

SAMSUNG Camera, Lost in Waiuku Town. Close to Deeds Office Products. Please Ph: 235 2362.

WADERS & Stainless steel bucket on Thursday 31st March, between Waiuku & Pukeoware, Phone 0210 393 426.

FOUND Dec - Bunch of keys, Hamilton Drive. Samsung Cellphone, Magnolia Drive. Jan - Sony Cellphone, Bowen St. Knee Board, Codlin Rd. Smart key for Nissan car, Karioitahi Beach car-park. March - Prescription glasses, Kitchener Rd.

MASSAGE

RELAxATION mas-sage, Reiki, Reflexology and Hot Stone Massage. For appointments call Sue: 09 235 2256 or visit: www.waiukumassage.co.nz

PETS

JANZ DOGZ Full Professional 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.

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Pukekohe High School place in Equestrian ChampsLast Wednesday, Waiuku College in conjunction with Waiuku Pony Club, organised and hosted a show jumping, show hunter and dressage Championship Day for secondary schools.

This was the second year the college ran the event, which saw a mas-sive 128 riders take part. There were 30 teams each consisting of four riders, with some travel-ling from as far afield as Tauranga for this event.

The day ran ver y smoothly with very good riding Ribbons were handed out at the end of each round and the points were accumulat-ed with prizes going to champion and reserve champion.

Champion went to Pukekohe High School Red team and Reserve Champion went to Wai-

L-R: Sasha Kyd of Waiuku College and Alice Farrell of Pukekohe High

uku College Gold team. Pukekohe High School Red

team who won overall champion, consisted of Alice Farrell (show-hunter) aboard My Ali Kat, Bel-la Small (showjumping) aboard Tribal Dancer, Jessica Swailes (showjumping) aboard Keyara, and Grace Farrell (dressage) aboard Almost Legal.

Waiuku College Gold, who

won reserve champion, consist-ed of Faith Jepson (show hunter) aboard Fordlands Hunters Moon, Olivia Simnor (dressage) aboard Code of Honour, Tyla Hackett (showjumping) aboard Gin, and Sasha Kyd (showjumping) aboard Cha Ching.

Plenty more photographs avail-able on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/districtpost

Over 500 competitors braved the wet weather and took part in the 40th Annual Sand to Mud Fun run on Sunday.

Amie Hattle was all smiles as she took part in her first ever Sand to Mud.

L-R: Harry Muir, Tauke Krikwood and Morgan Muir wait patiently at the finish line .

Waiuku’s Sergeant Graeme Wood strut-ting his stuff...We wouldn’t want to take him on in a police foot pursuit judging by his stamina and determination!


SITUATIONS VACANT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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

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

40 Queen Street, WaiukuOffice spaces

fOr leasePlease phone Sam:

021 671 960Waiuku BuSineSS Park

FOR LEASE

SERVICES

PUZZLES

PUBLIC NOTICE

www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz

A registered FDANZ Practice

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

will make it easy for you. Phone for your

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

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

Become Smoke free.

Join a successful, free stop smoking group 7 weeks

1 hour a week Contact Phillippa

092359102 or Txt 0223716657

Location First Session Time Waiuku Health Centre

30 Constable Rd Waiuku

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

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

Become Smoke free.

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

Contact Phillippa092359102 or Txt 0223716657

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

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

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

VAN DER STAR, Johanna Maria (Hans). John, together with Trish, John, Mike,

Ben, Trevor, Wenzl and all their families, wish to sincerely thank everyone for the sympathy and love given to us all on the recent sad passing of our dearly loved wife, mother, nana and Oma. We truly appreciated all the beautiful flowers,

cards, baking, phone calls, and messages received from family, neighbours and friends. Special thanks to all the staff at Franklin Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care during mum’s time with

them, and for the love and support given to family during our visits. Our grateful

thanks to all those who generously donated to the Franklin Memorial

Auxiliary Fund. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

Franklin Woodturners Club Inc.AnnuAl GenerAl MeetInGThursday 5th May 2016 at 7pm.

Meeting to be held in Clubrooms.

Norm Jenner 235-7657

AlleywAy.New & Used furniture.

Open 9.30am - 4.30pm weekdays. 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturdays. Always buying stock & selling bargains. 31D Bowen St, Waiuku.

Ph: 235 7715 or 0204 0018 268.

traDe ManaGerMitre 10 Waiuku is currently seeking an experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://mitre10.careercentre.net.nz

Waiuku Colony Cat ResCueIn desperate need of donations of catfood - tins &

biscuits wanted. Please drop @ Franklin VetsAny Enquiries ph: 235 2662

Thank you for your support

Glenbrook reSt HoMeis a 22 bed rest home in Glenbrook.

We need a CareGIVer to work approx. 25 hrs/wk rostered shifts,

including mornings, afternoons/evenings and some nights. Duties include resident care, medication administration, serving meals, dishes, laundry &

some cleaning, baking and food preparation. Experience preferred, but not essential.

We also need an aCtIVItIeS CoorDInator to work 10:30-15:00 Thu & Fri. Duties involve planning,

organising and implementing activities and entertainment for our residents. You must be

enthusiastic, creative, talented, motivated and kind. Experience definitely preferred.

Both positions require a positive and caring attitude, reliability and affinity with the elderly.

Please contact owner/manager Peter on 235 3897 or email [email protected] for an application form.

WANTED

SITUATIONS VACANT

SUDOKU No.1440


the digits 1 to 9

How to solveSudoku!

Solution No.1439

EASY

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6 8 22 1 9

4 7 99 6 3

7 4 12 5 7

8 3

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PuzzleAnswers

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7448 - SOLUTIONSAcross - 1, Pick. 7, Raconteur. 8, Room. 9, Quip. 10, Mark.11, Epee. 14, Concertina. 16, Bloodhound. 19, Yard. 22,Knee. 24, Zest. 25, Deem. 26, Peregrine. 27, Sten.Down - 1, Purse. 2, Clove. 3, Saturn. 4, Toupee. 5, Atom.6, Surrender. 12, Philander. 13, Echo. 15, Tidy. 17, Haz-ard. 18, Unsung. 20, Alert. 21, Demon. 23, Even.

SUDOKUNo.1441


the digits 1 to 9

How to solveSudoku!

Solution No.1440

MEDIUM

5 7 6 42 3 9

9 1 48 14 2 7 5 1

2 89 5 1

2 4 55 8 9 2

5 4 3 7 9 1 2 8 67 2 9 6 3 8 1 5 46 1 8 2 5 4 7 9 34 7 2 5 6 3 8 1 98 3 1 4 7 9 5 6 29 6 5 8 1 2 3 4 73 5 6 9 8 7 4 2 11 9 4 3 2 5 6 7 82 8 7 1 4 6 9 3 5

AGM

FOR SALE

IN MEMORIAM

The Jakeman whanau would like to invite family and friends to the unveiling of GorDon JakeMan.11am, Sat 9th april. 75 karioitahi road, Waiuku, then leaving for WaiukuCemetery for the unveiling.1pm - Lunch, 75 Karioitahi Road. Social gathering in the memory of Gordon.naumai haere maiHe tohu maumaharaHe maimai aroha.

Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club.Part Time/Weekend Staff wanted.

Hours flexible. Must have TAB, bar & gaming experience.

Manager’s certificate an advantage.

Ph: 235 9131, or email CV to:[email protected]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

www.fym.org.nz

Franklin Young Mariners would like to say thank you to all our Sponsors & Supporters

• Totalspan Counties • Rad Electrical Ltd • Harrisons Carpet One • Marsh & Irwin Ltd • Waiuku Auto Electrical • Osborne Realty Ltd • Bakers Shoes & More • Nicks Café • The Kentish Hotel • Water Projects Ltd • Gleeson & Cox Transport • Aurora Law Ltd • BNZ Waiuku • Ray White Waiuku • Bayleys Real Estate • Barfoot & Thompson Waiuku • Gubb Pump & Well Services Ltd • Colin Riddle Ltd • PJ Maintenance • Waiuku Motor Court • Counties Power • The Post Newspaper • Designmax Ltd

The Duck boat derby is all about being Fun for the whole family and our spon-

sors and supporters make that possible!

Visit www.duckboat.co.nz

Special Thank You!

Franklin Young Mariners

Waiuku 2016 Duckboat Derby

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.

RAFFLE RESULTS

wAiuku Rugby Supporters Club. 5 Easter Baskets Raffle. Congratulations to our lucky winners: Philip & Estelle Cossey, Andrew Collie, Dom Olsen, Bryce Williams, Charlene c/- Racko. Sincere thanks to all who supported our raf-fle.

SITUATIONS VACANT

FArm 2IC wanted. Farm situated close to Waiuku. Must be fit, reliable, hon-est & enthusiastic, expe-rience a bonus. Training on the job, good remu-neration. 45hrs p/w, ref-erences required. Ph: 021 245 5581 – No texts

TUITION

GuiTAr LESSONS: Experienced guitar teacher. Music and guitar provided. Looking for Sandspit Road School students. Beginners to advanced. Bookings essential. Ph: Rachel 0210 251 1752.

WANTED

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

WORK WANTED

QuAliFied/experi-ence nanny with own children is available to look after baby/toddler in my home up to 4 days per week. Vicinity of Kingseat crossroads. Please ring 09 236 4330 or 027 423 1664.

B A B y S i T T e r Available. Experience with babies and children of all ages. Can provide reading, writing & math tuition. Flexible hours outside of school. Contact Selena: 021 056 9253.

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Waiuku Camera ClubAGM

April 11th 2016, 7pmWaiuku Community Hall

23www.thepost.nz | Tuesday April 5, 2016Your A–Z of Trades & Services

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

CARAVANS

Phone Lynette & Jeff Millen 235 3500 Mobile 021 533 585

Counties Caravan RentalsCaravan Hire

• Accommodation needs • Ideal extra bedroom

PADDOCK SERVICES

Spraying: Boom & SpotMowing & ToppingFertilisingHarrowing

Mike’s LifestyLe BLock servicesfor all your paddock needs.

Call Mike for a quote(021) 331 019

SEPTIC TANKS

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING0800 482 532

027 476 1306PETER CHURCHILL PLUMBING

Registered Plumbers

SEPTIC TAKEAWAYS

STORAGE

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

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

boats, cars and campervans

STORAGE

STORE IT ALLAll Sizes 021 293 6250

Hosking Place, Waiuku

WATER TANKS

Water Tank Cleaning Pumps and Filters

Franklin Water ltd

0800 826 525

WATERHOUSEHOLD WATERSweet Water Anywhere

in FranklinPh: Ricky Holmes

236 3408 or 0274 937 889

SEPTIC TANKS

CLEANING

Home & Office Cleaning• FREE QUOTES •

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

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

CONCRETE

ACTUAL CONCRETE

Phone John 021 501 438

For all your concrete requirements

DIGGER HIRE

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

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

Lifestyle Block - Mini Earthworks

Phone 0220489488

FLOWERS & GIFTS

Beautiful Flowers lovingly made to

your personal requirements.

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

Phone 235 0643 or 021 998 897

GARLANDS Flowers & Gifts MAINTENANCE

POWELL'S PROPERTYmaintenance

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

You name it, and I most likely do it!

MAINTENANCE

Grant Beaumont 027 747 3880 [email protected]

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

Property Establishment & ServicesGround Force

LAUNDRY

LAWNMOWING

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING• FREE QUOTES •

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

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

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Emergency Services 24/7

We’re #1 in the No.2 Business

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

TREE SERVICES & STUMP GRINDING

FREE QUOTES www.earthgroomers.co.nz

James: 021 866 125 or (09) 235 2948

PUMPS

PUMP & WELL SERVICESPLUMBING - DRAINAGE - CONCRETE

S U P P L I E S

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

14 Constable Road, Waiuku

PAINTING DECORATOR

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

Len GorePainter Decorator

Residential & Commercial

PAINTING

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

• Residential • Specialist coatings

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

PAINTINGPAINTING

ROOFS & EXTERIORTexTured Ceilings - sPeCiAlised COATings

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

coatings - Airless Spraying, Roofs Painted

Phone Bruce Cameron 0274 988 412

To leave your business card

here, phone 09 235 7835 or

email [email protected]

Connecting people & busine

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GLASS

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auto glassWindscreen Repairs & Replacement

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

(Right next to Bunnings Warehouse)

GLASS

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GLASS & GLAZING

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CALL: 021 030 1701After Hours: 09 235 8937

TRUCK RENTALFranklin Truck Rentals

Small/Large Trucks/Utes/Trailers & CarsWe have moved to:

34 Crosbie Road, Pukekohe09 238 8388

www.franklintruckrentals.co.nz


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