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Waiuku man recounts Nepal quake terror

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Pukekohe great, great grandmoth-er Mary Mansson entered the history books last week when she became one of the oldest women to bungy jump, after plunging 43m from AJ Hackett’s Kawarau Bungy in Queen-stown.

Mary, 91 years old, says she has been making the most of life since her husband Frank passed away, and leads life at a frenetic pace.

The leap last week is her second jump at the bridge, her first was when she was 84, and she manages to com-bine her love of travel with playing outdoor bowls, organising meat raf-fles for the club, crochet and altering ballgowns amongst other things.

“I’ve always been busy,” she says with a laugh, recounting her times with Papakura Coastguard, Papakura Athletics, and she’s even collected an award from St John for her service.

Mary has travelled the South Island bus trip 11 times now, and is keen to keep going on the trips, and is proud to have been one of the oldest to make the iconic jump.

Her achievements provide an inspiration to her seven children, 18 grandchildren, “about 35 great-grandchildren” and one great, great grandchild.

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Waiuku’s Grahame Roberts says he has never been so frightened in his life as he clung to a concrete doorway on the third floor of his hotel in Kathmandu during the deadly Nepal earthquake on Anzac Day.

The earthquake, which has killed thou-

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sands and injured many thousands more, triggered landslides on Mount Everest, de-stroyed whole communities and has left over 100,000 people homeless. In a tragic irony, Grahame was in Nepal as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, where the retired

builder is due to oversee 2000 volunteers looking to build 100 homes in November.

He says that project seems a drop in the bucket now, with reports of 70,000 homes destroyed.

As the earthquake struck, Grahame says he ran to a concrete archway in his apart-ment and clung to it desperately as the building swayed violently.

“I’ve never been so frightened in my whole life. There was a concrete wall 12 inches thick and I stood in that archway, holding on for grim death to avoid being thrown across the room. I never knew concrete could move like that. I watched it bend and buckle, I couldn’t believe what I saw.”

After 30 to 40 seconds of the earthquake, he made a dash down the stairs to the car-park outside the hotel.

“I think I took one step on the landings the whole way down!” he said.

When he got into the carpark, it was

quickly filling with hotel guests and locals.“The manager of the hotel was brilliant.

He let all the staff go home, then started sorting meals and drinks not only for us, but for locals as well. We spent all day on Sat-urday in the carpark and slept in the lobby, ready to run out the door as the aftershocks happened.”

As a retired builder, Grahame helped the building owner inspect the hotel, finding it was reasonably sound, although he admits he didn’t get much sleep on the first night.

With communications down, and power out, he struggled to make contact with his wife Wendy to let her know he was fine, and says one of the biggest frustrations was hav-ing little contact with the outside world for five days.

“Every now and then we would have some wi-fi access, so I would put some emails into my send box and hope they would go through.” Continued on page 5.

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A feasibility study, commissioned by Roam Holdings, is

currently in progress for a possible ferry service to start on

the Manukau Harbour. The service will utilise the harbour

to provide transport between various points and to offer an

alternative service to the Airport Oaks, Auckland Airport,

Onehunga, Mangere, Te Toro, Awhitu, Waiuku, Pukekohe,

Karaka, and Clarks Beach.

The study is a first step towards ensuring that an effec-

tive and sustainable service can be implemented. Depend-

ing on the response from the community and more research

into the possibilities will determine the next steps. The goal

would be to implement an operating service within the next

12 to 18 months. Mark Nicholls, Director of Roam Holdings, and also a resi-

dent of Pukekohe says: “One of the answers to Auckland’s

traffic issues is to utilise the water that surrounds us. The

piece of water between these areas could serve as a fantastic

alternative to sitting in the traffic on the southern motorway.

“I know there has been a lot of talk about a possible ser-

vice, but let’s see if people would actually use it. If we can

get feedback from the communities around the Manukau

Harbour, it will go a long way to helping the service take to

the water. Providing a service that connects these areas will

mean many people that work in these areas will be able to

have a more relaxed trip to and from work in the mornings

and evenings. Providing services once you arrive at these

destinations to connect to train and bus services will further

strengthen an offering to us as residents”.

Large investment will be required and at this early stage

the study will benefit from feedback provided by local resi-

dents and potential operators. An online survey has been

set up for community feedback. People can go to www.sur-

veymonkey.com/s/ferryservice to complete the two to three-

minute survey.

Above: Whaea Maaria Edwards and

Raewyn McQuinn were part of a work-

ing bee at Reretewhioi Marae on Ta-

hurangatira Road, Waiuku, in readi-

ness for the 70th annual poukai on the

weekend of December 12-14.

The poukai will see the arrival of

Maori King Tuheitia to meet members

of the Marae on the Sunday, and at 6pm

on the Friday will feature a screening of

a historic film which has strong links to

the local area.

Mana Waka is a feature-length docu-

mentary, directed by Merata Mita in

1990. It was made from footage shot by

RGH Manley between 1937 and 1940.

Princess Te Puea Herangi commis-

sioned the building of three large Waka

taua for the 1940 centenary of the sign-

ing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Black and

white footage follows the long, slow,

and unfolding of the construction of

the Waka. The Saturday evening fea-

tures ‘Music on the Marae’ from 6pm,

when the community is invited to bring

a rug and relax at this open air concert

on the Marae lawns listening to two of

Waikato’s famous voices of soul and

country music; Leon Wharekura and

Dennis Marsh. Sunday is the 70th Poukai celebra-

tion, opening with a Karakia at 7am

before the official programme com-

mences from 10am. For any enquiries

contact Marae Chairman Mikki-tae Ta-

para on 027 498 0716.

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Brazen burglars cut alarmsA Waiuku woman is asking residents to be vigilant after

two homes were burgled in broad daylight in Pono Place.

The woman says of particular concern is that the offend-

ers cut power to her home, disabled a monitored alarm

and pulled the batteries from an alarm system. They also

broke their way in through locked window catches. She

says the homes were targeted on Monday, November 17,

between 8.30am and noon, and believes the burglars were

disturbed, as they left some jewellery scattered behind.

She says there have been reports that people were in the

area pretending to be cleaners when asked what they were

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Concerns that Watercare has been

trucking water to Waiuku’s reservoir be-

cause the town is running out have been

lifted, with the company clarifying the

tankers are part of a testing programme.

“As part of our investigations into fu-

ture sources of supply for Waiuku we have

been carrying out some pumping tests

on the existing bores. To properly assess

the test bore, we have to briefly isolate

the other two. We carry out these tests

at night when demand is lowest and aim

to complete testing before the morning

peak demand period. In order to ensure

security of supply, water tankers are on

standby during this period,” a Watercare

spokesman said.

Tankers have been used to supplement

the water supply on eight occasions, typi-

cally for no more than 12 hours at a time

during bore testing or standard mainte-

nance work.

Over the past four years, Watercare

has invested more than $120 million

in improving water and wastewater

services in the Franklin area. As part

of this programme, they have closed

the bore in Pukekohe as well as treat-

ment plants at Patumahoe, Clarks

Beach, Glenbrook Beach and Waiau

Beach, as the water from these plants did

not meet the public health grading re-

quirements for an ‘Aa’ grade. These areas

are now supplied with ‘Aa’ grade water via

a new pipeline from the Waikato water

treatment plant.

The water supply for Waiuku remains

the three local groundwater sources and

associated treatment plants on Waiuku

Road, Cornwall Road and Victoria Av-

enue). Watercare says rumours that leaky

pipes are causing massive water losses

are untrue.

“It is true that we are currently inves-

tigating the amount of unaccounted for

water being taken from the Waiuku net-

work; however, it is highly unlikely (to

say the least), that these losses could be

caused by leaks.”

Watercare also noted rumours of a

leaking sewage pipe in the harbour are

unfounded, although work is going on in

the area.

“A pipe carrying wastewater from Glen-

brook Beach to the Clarks Beach Waste-

water Treatment Plant runs under the es-

tuary. A concrete slab protecting the pipe

requires some remedial work; we will be

carrying this out once the weather is bet-

ter and we have consent.”

The New Zealand Medical Asso-

ciation has presented its highest hon-

our—the Chairman’s Award—to for-

mer Hunua MP Dr Paul Hutchison.

A graduate of Otago University, Dr

Hutchison became a specialist con-

sultant in obstetrics and gynaecology at

National Women’s Hospital and North

Shore hospitals, and helped set up one

of New Zealand’s first day stay hos-

pitals. He was an office holder with

the NZMA, and spearheaded an ac-

tion committee to achieve Caesar-

ean section facilities on Auckland’s

North Shore in the 1990s. In 1999

Dr Hutchison became the MP for Port

Waikato and then Hunua. During his

time in Parliament he maintained his

strong interest in public health, chairing

the Health Select Committee over the last

six years. In this role, he initiated several

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parliamentary inquiries—into disability is-

sues, prostate cancer, clinical trials and in-

novation, and immunisation. Most recent-

ly, he chaired the inquiry into child health

outcomes and preventing child abuse.

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Why not Anzac Day for Nation’s Day?

Thanks for help after fall

Local motorists taken for a ride?

On Anzac Day 2013, I had the honour and privilege of delivering the Anzac ad-dress at the Anazac Service at the Waiuku War Memo-rial Hall.

A closing part of that ad-dress was ‘The landing and carnage that was Gallipoli had a profound impact on this country, as did World War Two, but to me Anzac Day should be more, it is, I believe, our true national day.

‘A day born out of the pain of wars over the last 150 years that has led to the de-velopment of a nation, a day in which the Treaty partners

can and do stand together as one without disagreement. A day of remembrance, grati-tude and celebration.

‘Remembrance and grati-tude for those who have paid the supreme sacrifice, and celebration that their sacri-fice continues to ensure our freedom and has enabled us to build a proud and forth-right country that can, and does, stand tall amongst the nations of the world.

‘This must be the legacy of Anzac to our young.’

Let Anzac Day be our Na-tional Day.

Bob Bettison QSM,Waiuku

I wish to send a big thank you to the people who came to my aid in the New World car park on Sunday April 26 when I had a fall. Par-ticularly the two men who made me feel weightless as they put me on my feet! And to the two staff who were so concerned and helpful.

The cause of the incident,

the bananas, I am happy to say escaped unbruised, and the trolley which com-pounded the fall lived to trip another day!

Thank you to all involved very, very much.

PS: My head is reverting to shape!

Valerie Davies,Waiuku

Last week I was contacted by a few people who were a bit put out that parking officials from Auckland Council were ticket-ing cars in Waiuku that were parked on grass verges outside their homes.

In a few of the cases, people suggested that it was far safer to park on the verge than on the road, particularly in areas which were not well lit.

However, rules are rules, I thought, although it did seem a little draconian to be ticket-ing cars parked in a quiet rural street.

By chance, I happened to

Recently motorist have seen fuel costs come down. However, why are the two Waiuku stations the most expensive in the Franklin area? This week diesel is costing 101c/litre in Takanini, 103c/ltr in Pukekohe, yet in Waiuku it’s a whopping 128c/ltr - a difference of 25c/ltr.

These two stations seem to be holding the town to ransom with their fuel pricing. When you ask them why they charge so much more the answer is that it’s the cost of carriage. If you believe that then the cost of fuel further down the line should also increase, yet Hamilton is the same as Takanini at 101c/ltr?. Sorry motorists of Waiuku but wake up, you are being taken for a ride at your cost.

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Virtually every street in Ponsonby has line upon line of vehicles parked on the kerb, as can be seen from the pic below.

This cash-strapped Auck-land Council, which has just decided to whack another $100 per ratepayer to borrow more money for its transport plan, could probably fund its plan by wandering around Ponsonby with a parking warden for a couple of weeks.

Or is it easier to hit the rural regions, rather than risk a fight with the well-heeled, and somewhat more litigious resi-dents of central Auckland?

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‘Augie’ has been in outstanding form with the Chiefs, and last year earned All Blacks se-lection with a series of consistent and ener-getic performances at ITM Cup and Investec Super Rugby level. The young halfback joined the All Black squad for the third Bledisloe Cup Test last year, and has two caps, against USA and Scotland.

An old boy of Auckland’s Wesley College and member of the Karaka rugby club, Pulu made his provincial debut in 2010 and in 2013, as Player of the Season for his province, was in-strumental in helping Counties Manukau team lift the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the Union’s history. He made his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs in 2012.

Pictured right; Counties Toyota Busi-ness Manager Paul Hearn tries out his passing skills with Augustine Pulu as he handed over a bright orange Toyota Camry RZ to the electrifying halfback.

Auckland Council is working at pace to consent Special Hous-ing Area (SHA) devel-opments in both ur-ban and future urban (greenfield) locations throughout Auckland, and a separate struc-ture plan for the Bel-mont SHA in Pukekohe has also been approved

“The council is cur-rently working with de-

velopers in 15 greenfield Special Housing Ar-eas (SHAs) outside the former Metropolitan Urban Limit (MUL),” said Ree Anderson, the council’s Project Direc-tor Housing.

“These 15 areas alone have a combined area of over 1,300 hectares, which are being rapidly freed up for the devel-opment of housing.”

A fact-finding trip to the Manukau Heads Lighthouse is another step on the way to a multi-party project which will see the icon-ic area developed and enhanced, and rare plants preserved.

Hunua MP Andrew Bayly visited the site yesterday with Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson, Ngati Te Ata representative George Flavell, and commu-nications manager for Ports of Auckland, Matt Ball.

Andrew Bayly says the meeting was an-other step on the way to an agreement which is planned to see the lighthouse area fenced and planting undertak-

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23 Antique & Collectibles Fair Where: Pukekohe Indian Association

Centre, 57 Ward St, Pukekohe What: New Zealand’s biggest antique and col-lectables fair presented by Classic Promotions. A fabulous big antique and collectables fair now in it’s 17th year, not to be missed. When: 10am - 5pm (Sat 23rd & Sun 24th May) Cost: Adults $5 per person (ticket valid 2 days). Children free with adults. Cafe on site.

Steel ‘n’ Wheels Sunday 10th May from 10am - 2pm in the Waiuku Town Centre. Promising to be bigger and better with plenty of exhib-its and family entertainment. Gold Coin Entry - Your contri-bution ensures the survival of this popular annual event! Last year’s festival attracted 20,000 people.

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Mother’s Day with GVRSunday 10th May at Glenbrook Vintage Railway from 10am-4pm. Give Mum the ideal day out to celebrate all the great things that Mums do! Mums ride at half price. Musical entertainment will be provided. 1 lucky mum will re-ceive a bouquet of flowers. Adult: $20.00, Child: $10.00, Family (2 adults, up to 4 children): $55.00.

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Counties Manu-kau Police are inves-tigating the death of a woman who was found in the middle of the road at around 2:30am on 25 April.

Sarah Bromley, aged 37, was found on State Highway One, Mercer, near the petrol station and ap-peared to have been struck by more than one vehicle.

The Counties Ma-nukau Police Serious Crash Unit are inves-tigating the incident and are interested in speaking to anyone who may have been driving in that area at the time.

“We would like to speak to anyone who may have seen a per-son walking along State Highway One or who may have given a lift to anyone,” says Detective Sergeant Sam Rice of Counties Manukau Police.

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hame and fellow team members from Habitat for Humanity travelled around the city to try to find a local member of the organisation. He says the devastation was incredible, with an area of around 10 city blocks in ruins.

“Around 20% of the buildings had collapsed, but the others were just bricks balancing on each other. A strong Wellington wind would bring them down.

“We never got to that person, she’s been stuck there for five days unable to get out because of the ruins.”

He says food shortages have been made worse because few of the shops have reopened, whether because of damage or because the owners are too frightened to re-enter them.

Grahame says the rush of aid to the

stricken country meant the airport was a chaotic scene.

“There were six massive Russian-built cargo planes on the runway, and the airport is running way over capacity at the moment. I left early, and there wasn’t a seat spare on the plane, but the airport is stretched be-yond belief.”

He adds that airport ground crew struggled to find stairs for access to the airplane, and then they had to wait three quarters of an hour for a tractor to move the plane to the run-way. Despite the trauma, Grahame is heading back to the country next week, with plenty of work ahead of him for the Habitat project.

“We are still looking for around 200 Kiwi volunteers for the November build project,” Grahame says. “Any-one keen to help can contact Habitat for Humanity through our website.”

Grahame returning to ravaged Nepal

Above right: Grahame Roberts in front of the site Habitat for Humanity project in Pokhara, Nepal. Below left: a family packed up what possessions they have left after the earthquake. Below right: Bal Devi (on right), a Habitat for Humanity Nepal senior staff member, in the only clothes she has left outside her new home. Only half the tarpaulin is available for her family of 5.


A garage sale to be held in Waiuku this Saturday is hoped to provide enough funds to begin an ambitious project for the Otaua Aka Aka Playcentre.

The garage sale is being held at 3 James Bright Lane, Waiuku (the former Country Club) from 8am this Saturday, and funds are going towards extend-ing the space at the popular playcentre.

The playcentre is on Factory Road in Otaua and offers four general and one extended ses-sion to all local families.

A few years ago the families decided that the main building needed more space for the children to play and be creative so they worked hard with a de-signer to work out the best way to expand the centre. The plans were drawn up and signed

Pukekohe Stamp Club members showed off their collections and knowledge to the public last weekend, with a display at the Anglican Church’s Reid Anderson Hall.

Pictured left are members Ken Standen and Jill Phelps, with some of the competi-tion entries, which were based on stamps with an Anzac theme. The club hosts an annual Open Day, but meets on the first Sunday of each month at the Hall between 1.30 and 3.30pm. Anyone interested in joining the group can contact them on 09 291 9381.

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I was reading the other day and this thought stuck, so let us develop this concept together. We will start with the Samson story, as Samson was supposed to be a representative or model of Jesus Christ, the saviour of his people from the tyranny and oppression of the day; but it did not quite go to plan, as Samson fell short of the finish line.

Judges 16:23-31 “Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand. And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us. And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them. Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines [were] there; and [there were] upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport. And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.

And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with [all his] might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that [were] therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than [they] which he slew in his life. Then his brethren and all the house of his father came down, and took him, and brought [him] up, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the buryingplace of Manoah his father. And he judged Israel twenty years.”

So now we have poor Samson, captured by his enemies, they are jubilant and celebrating their perceived conquest and victory, Samson in chains and led by a small boy into the most central, most sacred inner sanctum they had, I guess it is sort of the Debating Chamber of Parliament today, and shown off as a weak nobody and they and their gods are so powerful and victorious, the threat is over.

Well that is until Samson is led over to the two central pillars, these monsters are what hold their whole temple and system up, now humble, Samson bows in total commitment and surrender to the God of Heaven, Earth; and everything there is. Bowing for a moment, he takes a deep breath of commitment, and then tears those two great massive pillars right up off their foundation, and the whole building collapses into a pile of rubble, the leaders are gone, the system is gone, and the massive edifice that symbolises all they are

and aspire to is gone, Samson has died, given as a sacrifice for many in Israel.

Let us jump about 1,100 years ahead, we are at another scene, masses are jubilant and celebrating the capture and apparent powerlessness of a prisoner. Trumped up charges will stick, well anything will do as the mob cry out, “Away with him.” Mark 15:10 “For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do [unto him] whom ye call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him.”

The mob wanted their champion released unto them, and their enemy “Jesus Christ” mocked and destroyed. Well they did get their wish, Jesus Christ was mocked and scourged, and that made them very happy as they were sure they had the upper hand and victory. A tomb held him, their ultimate symbol of victory, they drove great iron spikes through the rock door and into the cliff to make it very secure, an Official Government Seal was placed on it; and then an army battalion was stationed right outside; so there was to be no escape now.

But Sunday morning, Samson broke the bonds, tore away the stone from the door,

totally wreaked the system that appeared to be victorious, by mighty power, it was all torn down and destroyed. 1 Corinthians 5:55 “O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory?” There was no doubting now, who was the victor, the system was no more, the man was victor, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; Satan and his system was totally conquered.

Yes I know that it still sort of exists, but the day is coming so soon when the destruction is a reality and not just a “Spiritual Lesson” Malachi 4:1 “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.” Satan is the root and his followers the branch, all gone and destroyed.

Tradition tells us that the stone disc that covered the tomb doorway was located quite some many meters out from the door, its steel pins just sheared off as if it had just exploded out from the tomb, sailed through the air and landed flat on its back. This sort of sounds like Samson is back moving large chunks of rock like it was polystyrene.

Dear Reader, are you supporting the System, or are you supporting the Man and the Creator God, the Bible clearly tells us who is the victor, and it certainly is not Dagon and his supporters.

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Garage Sale to expand local playcentreoff by the council but that’s as far as it got with those families moving onto school and the new families not realis-ing there were plans to expand.

“Our current families see this as a big oppor-tunity to leave a legacy for the next group of young families and we would love to see this project through,” a spokesperson said.

As it stands, the plans include expanding the deck area which is where the children eat and currently is very tight and difficult to fit everyone in, it also includes a large expan-sion to the building which will create a new kitchen, office and stor-

age room.“Currently these ar-

eas are all combined which makes it difficult for our office holders to store and find the information. This will mean that the original kitchen and office will create more space for play and the new kitch-en can be designed to be more functional and allow for more cooking activities.”

Funding is available for some of the $15,000 cost of the first stage of the project, but the group needs to raise a percentage of the costs before those grants are available. It is hoped this weekend will add to the coffers and get the project underway.


There was a light-hearted mo-ment at the Waiuku Yacht Club on Thursday as a demonstration of local Coastguard equipment showed that things don’t always go to plan.

Waiuku Coastguard vice-pres-ident Nigel Griffiths was giving a talk to members of the Waiuku Probus’ history section when he asked fellow Coastguard member Mathew Douglas to demonstrate a self-inflating lifejacket. Mathew pulled on the cord - and it came away in his hand, to much laugh-ter from the audience.

Nigel immediately used the mo-ment to explain that the jackets also had a manual inflation device in case of problems, which meant Mathew was left to blow it up himself! While the moment was humorous, the demonstration served to illustrate how quickly things can go wrong, something which is the key message behind Coastguard’s education pro-grammes as their annual appeal

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“Coastguard is a charity and only receives 15 percent of its funds from the government. The remaining 85 percent comes from supportive organisations and in-dividuals who recognise the im-portance of our work. MayDay is an important component of our fundraising stream and we rely on public donations so we can continue saving lives at sea. We’re urging the public to support the vital service we provide by do-nating at coastguard.co.nz.” says Patrick Holmes, CEO, Coastguard New Zealand.

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Waiuku College’s Year 13 Business Studies groups have been coming up with concepts for a national competition as part of their studies, and one group’s ideas will be on sale via auction at this weekend’s Steel and Wheels event in Waiuku.

Students Sam Yelcich, Mo-nique Shuker, Brooke Cassidy and Jakobb Mills are pictured with their creations - clocks made from decommissioned road signs. The innovative project has already seen some sales, and they will be judged on their business plan, market-ing and management for the competitions.

Awhitu Peninsula resident Julia Patterson says she is fortunate to have escaped with a broken arm after losing control of her car on a stretch of road near the Kohekohe Church.

Julia said on Friday that she was travelling into Waiuku when she suddenly found she had no grip on the road, careering through a fence and towards a tree. She managed to avoid taking the tree head-on, but her car was severely damaged, and she climbed back to the road with a broken arm. She says she is grateful for those who stopped to help, but says it is high time Council changed the road in some way. She added that the farmer who owns the property says he has around eight cars come through the fence on that corner every winter, and she urges caution in the area for local drivers.


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A reader this week nominated Stihl Shop Pukekohe’s manager Brad Cathcart for our service hero award, saying he goes the extra mile to ensure clients get the information, and the equipment, they need.

When the Post Newspaper caught up with Brad this week he had his hands full, literally, with three-year-old Sebastian, who celebrat-ed his birthday on Monday.

Brad last year was named Outstanding Re-tailer of the Year for the Stihl Shop group, and says he has been manager of the Pukekohe outlet for the past five years.

While the Stihl brand is renowned for its outdoor equipment range, Brad says a major part of the business in recent years has been home heating products, whether it be wood fires or gas fires.

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Rita Meares was the Post’s winner of our recent competition to win a Showerdome, and she says the win couldn’t have come at a better time as she has recently moved to Henderson and has been renovating a bathroom!

“I am delighted with my win,” she says, “I fre-quently enter competitions online, but this is the first time I have won one. I have lived in Franklin since 1996, what a great part of New Zealand, and always found The Post informative and interesting. I have recently moved to Henderson to live with my daughter Sheenagh and this week we complet-ed renovations on my bathroom.

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Federated Farmers and Rabobank’s 2015 employee remunera-tion report shows farm employee remunera-tion is rising despite tough conditions. Salaries across the in-dustry groups gener-ally were equal at en-try level, though some dairy farming employ-ees, such as dairy farm managers, had higher salaries compared with their sheep and beef counterparts.

Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group Chair, Andrew Hog-gard, said it had been a fairly unfavourable year for farming all round, especially in the dairy industry.

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Southern Auckland proper-ties have seen massive value increases in recent weeks, up 5.5% in the past three months alone, and taking the average Auckland house price into the $800,000s for the first time.

Papakura District values rose 4.0% over the past three months and 13.6% year on year. The latest monthly QV Residential Price Movement Index shows that nationwide residential property values for April have increased 8.3% over the past year and 2.6% over the past three months.

This means they are now 22.4% above the previous mar-ket peak of late 2007. The Auck-land market has increased 14.6% year on year, 4.3% over the past three months and 48.1% since 2007. When ad-justed for inflation values are 14.5% over the past year and are 27.0% above the 2007 peak.

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Well what a clean up we had last month! We pulled up all the old tomatoes, butternut squash, cape gooseberry, potatoes and capsicum plants. I have made a huge batch of sweet chilli sauce and guava jam and jelly. Thanks to Estelle for dropping off the guavas.

We have not had a great yield from our second potato crop this year so I will have to find some new ground for them next spring, maybe poach a bit more of the paddock!

I was very late getting the but-ternut squash planted last spring so our crop was not so good. But what we got was large and they are now stored safely ready for winter roasts and soups.

We have had a rather large rat infestation in our hay shed so I have been setting poison out for them. I even found a huge hole in our ‘plot garden’ on the deck so that was dealt with pretty smart-ly.

I have planted broad beans both in the garden, and as an experiment, I have planted six in the hydroponic system. They are up and looking healthy. I have also planted cabbage, cau-li, spinach, carrot, parsnip and spring onions in the vege garden and have mulched them well with old straw to keep the weeds

down and the soil a bit warmer. You can continue planting out seedlings for a few more weeks yet but keep them well sheltered and use slug and snail baits care-fully. I have to be extra careful with these as we have a large population of the native slugs and I do not want to harm them.

The freesias, dutch iris and anemones are well up and daf-fodils are just popping through so hopefully there will be a spec-tacular show along the driveway in late winter - early spring.

To keep things in a tidy condi-tion over winter, every time you walk around your garden pull out any weeds that have come up. It is amazing how pulling them when they appear helps to make your garden look great.

Now is the time to prune roses. Cut them back to a healthy bud quite low down the cane. If you want to grow your favourite from a cutting, dip it into some root-ing hormone and pop into an old potato or into potting mix or sand. They will take root in a couple of months and you have free roses to plant out.

Give your citrus a feed now as the fruit is starting to bulk up. A good citrus fertilizer is available from your garden centre and a copper spray helps with the health of the fruit as well.

Moist and delicious Carrot Cake

May by the moon:4 Full moon. Cultivate only until May 7.7-10 Plant root crops11-13 Rest period or cultivate and fertilise in preparation to plant14-27 Plant root crops and any late spring bulbs28-31 Plant out anything that produces their crops above ground and all flower-ing seedlings ready for a great show in early spring.

Gardening

with Ruth

This recipe was given to me years ago by a local real estate agent. It is moist and delicious and there are variations that work well.

Take a large bowl sift in 2 cups flour, 2 tsp Baking Powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon.

ADD - 1½ cups sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil (not olive oil), and blend well.ADD - 4 beaten eggs, 3 cups grated carrot and beat

until combined. Bake in a large tin (10x8) for 45 minutes at 175 degrees or until a skewer comes out clean.

ICINGA plain lemon icing is nice but if you prefer the traditional

cream cheese option – beat together 115g cream cheese, 55g butter, 2 cups icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, juice of 1 lemon until cream. Ice cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts then chill until it is firm.

VARIATIONSAdd apple instead of carrots OR 1½ cups mashed banana

OR 1 cup apple and ½ cup stewed rhubarb.

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WaiukuPh: 09 283 8698

Julie Rodgers027 551 6075

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Daryl Walker027 235 7016

[email protected]

GREAT STREET, LOVELY HOME An attractive home with open plan living, modern kitchen, three bedrooms with a single internal garage situated on a splendid elevated site. Conveniently located close to town, excellent buying for the buyers entering the market for the first time, the retiree or as an investment property. Call Iris or Julie to view.

5 Bella Villa Drive, Waiuku

WAIUKU

Iris Wielputz-Schattevoy021 243 3606

[email protected]

$399,000

WAIUKU

24 Puketi LaneOpen home: Sun 10th May 1:00 – 1:30pmMODERN & SPACIOUS Set in a cul-de-sac location amongst other quality homes you will find this modern, spacious 4 bedroom home on an easy care 600m2 section. Within close proximity to town, local primary school & kindergarten. Excellent flow with two separate living spaces and large kitchen. Bedrooms are all doubles with an ensuite and walk in wardrobe in the master. Access the securely fenced back yard from several points around the home, a great space to play and entertain. This modern low maintenance property will appeal to busy families and retirees alike as there is not a lot to do other than to move in and enjoy. Come and have a look for yourself. Contact Daryl to arrange an inspection.

204 Ponsford RoadOpen Home: Sunday 10the May 3 - 3.30pm

te toRo $985,000

A SPACE TO LIVE, RELAX AND REVIVEPerfectly positioned with extensive harbour views this beautifully presented 3-4 bedroom villa is generously proportioned and has undergone extensive renovations. Fifty acres of mixed contour land is currently leased for grazing with good water supply. Park like grounds and a large deck are ideal for family gatherings. Come and enjoy quiet country living, only 12 min drive from the Waiuku Township. Call Daryl to view.

$425,000AWhItU

17 Kotuku Rd Open Homes: Sat 9th & Sun 10th May 1.00 - 1.30pm

WAIUKU DeADLINe SALe

BE IMPRESSED! This European inspired home is a modern 2012 build and has an open plan kitchen dining, family room and separate media room/formal lounge. Four large double bedrooms and a large office. The house has been positioned for the sun and has an outstanding rural view over Waiuku to the coastal hills that provide dramatic sunsets. Protected from the south by covenanted native bush and the adjoining section has a covenant on it to protect the view. Serious planning has gone in to the landscaping, there is a superb start to a stunning acre of garden. Call Julie now to view.

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THE ONE FOR YOU!If you enjoy building sandcastles with the kids, fishing, swimming, walking out at low king tides to collect scallops, floundering at night, leisurely walks or just relaxing and enjoying the fresh air, then this property is just what you have been waiting for! Only a short stroll to the white sand beach is this two double bedroom cutie with sep lounge, combined kitchen/dining room, garage and carport. Come and relax on your sun drenched deck and take in the beautiful harbour views. Call Iris 021 243 3606 to view.

6 Seaview TerraceOpen Home: Sun 10th May 12:15 - 12:45pm

$549,000

GLENBROOK LIFE STYLE STARTERA fabulous chance to purchase this lifestyle property consisting of a modern kitchen and large open plan living space with polished floors heated by a wood burner, a large deck overlooks the property. Two bedrooms and an entry / office area and a sleep out attached to the garage complete the picture. The land is 1.2 ha of mixed contour and fenced into two paddocks. Call Julie now for an appointment to view this tidy modern property.

52 Reid Road, Glenbrook

$585,000gLeNbRooK

bIg bAY $589,000

PRICE REDUCTION - ABSOLUTE IDYLLIC Elevated, beautifully presented family home offers 3 bedrooms, bathroom plus a 2 bedroom self contained studio for family and friends. Consists of 2 levels - all on 5935m2 (around 1.47 acres) of mixed contour with a lock up garage, carport, open bay shedding for your boat, tractor or car, numerous fruit trees and magnificent views over the harbour to the sky tower. Just a stroll to the beach. A hideaway where your family and friends can enjoy relaxed time away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Call Iris 021 243 3606.

269 Big Bay RoadOpen home: Sun 10th May 11:00am - 12:00pm

FOR THE BRAVE! Bring your hammer nails and a good dose of enthusiasm for this lifestyle starter. This property needs WORK! A sheltered 2.3ha with a cute two storey cottage in need of repair but a great start for someone entering the lifestyle market. The land is of contour that is useful to horses and the property is handy to the Te Toro Boat ramp for the fishing enthusiast call Julie for an appointment to view.

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259 Lees Gully Road, Pollok

$449,000

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Franklin properties were the backdrop for a UK television programme last week as prospective im-migrants tried out New Zealand to see if they would like the move. Part of the filming was shot in Wai-uku, where a Sheffield, UK family looked at a lo-cal property. The programme is BBC One’s Wanted Down Under, and series producer Simon Miller says the show shoots 15 episodes in Australia and five in New Zealand each year. Now in its tenth series, the programme regularly attracts two million viewers, as families are shown often heartbreaking messages from friends and family at home before they have to decide once and for all - will they stay or will they go?

Pictured right at a Queen Street, Waiuku property last week were producer/director Joe Allen, produc-tion runner Aaron Carter, cameraman Jon Bowden and the Wallen Family of England; Greg, Jenny and four-year-old Evie.


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Every morning as we sit having break-fast we are treated to an aerial display over our bush.

First the scouts come through – the tuis as they fly from their night perches in the shelter of the bush to our banksias trees to feed for the day. Next come the Mosquitos – the magpies who just make a nuisance of themselves and upset the other flights.

Then the high formations of bombers heading out for the day – the paradise ducks and swans heading for the river and corn fields to feed. Across this pattern fly the escort patrol of corsairs – the plovers with their noisy low passes.

Throw in the Spitfires – the starlings and swallows as they swoop and dive. Then the most spectacular of all, the low slow return of the Lancaster from their night patrols – the harrier hawk as he slowly flies up the gully and around the bush before heading off again. It may alter each day but what a beautiful way to start a day, especially if there is a spectacular sunrise as a back drop to it all. This pattern is sometimes re-peated in reverse at the end of the day but not in such quick succession.

We truly live in a beautiful part of the world.

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Osborne’s

osbornerealty.co.nzOsborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008

We’re local,just like you

Ray LeverPh 09 235 7139 021 951 082

WAIUKU

This 3 bedroom sunny home sits snugly on a 672m2 section. Located not far from town with a green belt beside. This well priced sought after asset will not last long at this price. ID osbh832

Better take a look $ 435,000

Osborne’sFor Sale

osbornerealty.co.nz Osborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008 09 235 7139 11 Bowen Street, Waiuku

Our team -Waiuku andsurrounding

districts Leonie Gillott0274 985 722

Julie Quilty0272 292 243

Marleen Ohms0274 483 528

Ray Lever021 951 082

Last section in this beautiful subdivision of elite homes on ¾ sections. Stop dreaming and phone Marleen for more information. Power and phone to site with water supply as part of the Millbrook water company. ID osbs559

Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Stop dreaming & start building $355,000

WAIUKU

Handy to Waiuku in the business zone. This 3 bedroom, open plan living with a wood burner and heat transfer system. Deck at the front sliding door which leads you into the lounge / dining area. This property could possibly be rented for between $365 - $370 per week. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID: osbh841

1 bedroom 1950’s cottage tucked away down a long driveway. Private and secluded setting with bush, stream & paddocks for grazing stock. Self-sufficient with solar and wind power with a backup generator, gas hot water and 3 x water tanks. Potential for fresh building site. Ideal weekend retreat. ID osbf753

Rural retreat $ 395,000

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

This hidden section at Orua Bay is accessible at low tide and would suit a 2 bedroom designer bach or home. Set on 921m2, includes a cliff face and native trees. Situated on the section is a shed and water tank. This property has amazing views. ID: osbs557

Marleen 0274 483 528, a/h 09 235 0070

Life’s a beach $P.B.NORUA BAy

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MARAMARUA

$525,000 +Gst (If any) It’s not everyday you will find an investment like this. This property has two parts to it. 1 is the commercial building which is in good condition with large space, currently leased $25,000 + GST p/a as a dairy with a long term tenant. 2nd part of this investment comes with a 3 double bedroom home with open plan living and a double detached garage. Currently rented at $350 p/w. This great investment has a rural outlook and is situated on the main state highway with plenty of off street parking. ID osbb021

Marleen 0274 483 528; a/h 09 235 0070

Desirable lifestyle sections $320,000 – $330,000This is a great opportunity to build your dream home. A choice of 5 sections down r.o.w just on the outskirts of town. Sizes from .2742ha to .4126ha. Power, phone and town water to site. Call today for a section plan. ID: osbs553 & osbf734L7

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

Only one left - Be quick $285,000Nestled in a quiet peaceful valley on edge of township is this prime building site. Site fully serviced and well priced. ID: osbs458Leonie: a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

WAIUKUIdeal investment or first home $335,000

WAIUKU

Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Be in quick to secure this low maintenance cross lease, 3 bedroom private home. Shared driveway with one other property in a sought after area of town, close to estuary reserve and golf course. Great rental or first home. Not many in this price bracket now. Phone Julie Q to view. ID osbh844

Julie Quilty 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243

Do it now $369,000

This 3 bedroom sunny home sits snugly on a 672m2 section. Located not far from town with a green belt beside. This well priced sought after asset will not last long at this price. ID osbh832

Better take a look $ 435,000

Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722Ray 021 951 082 WAIUKU

3 bedroom home on an acre of land with a 9x12m shed needing new owner. Close to local school, shop & beautiful beaches. Call Julie Q to view. ID: osbf741

Julie: a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243

Lifestyle starter huge shedding $435,000 MATAKAWAU

Looking forward to summer? $469,0003 bedrooms fully furnished bach at Matakawau on Awhitu Peninsula. 2 mins to beach. Shed for the boat. Lots of family fun. Call Julie Q to view. ID osbh543

Julie Quilty a/h 09 235 9324, 0272 292 243

Brand new $529,000Four bedrooms, master with ensuite.

Separate lounge, generous open

plan living that opens out to a deck.

Double internal garage set on a

521m2 fenced section in a cul de sac.

Close to town. ID osbh839

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

WAIUKU

Country living $325,000Country living without the hassle of farming. Rural lot with unimpeded views to the west over the Waiuku River and Manukau harbour. On the Glenbrook side of Waiuku. Hurry to view, before your friends do. ID: osbf596 & osbs534

Ray: 021 951 082

OPEN: Sun 11.00 – 11.30am 23 Magnolia Drive

Building for sale $600,000 + GST1 Building which currently has 3 tenants. Situated right in the heart of Waiuku Town Centre and close to the Manukau Inlet. Motivated vendors would like to move on to other ventures. Phone Marleen to discuss further. ID osbb010Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

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Osborne’sFor Sale

osbornerealty.co.nz Osborne Realty Ltd Licenced REAA 2008 09 235 7139 11 Bowen Street, Waiuku

Generational gold mine $560,000 + GST (if any)First time on the market in three generations is this gently undulating 30 acres more or less of productive farmland. Elevated building sites await those who may plan to build their dream home in this picturesque location. Situated in the friendly TeToro community and close to an all tide boat ramp this property is also handy to Waiuku township. ID osbf748Ray 021 951 082

Buy now or landbank for the future $1,695,000 + GST (if Any)

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

Just on the outskirts of town is this 18.4037 Ha block with rolling contour. Featuring a stream and modern 4 Bedroom home with triple garage, it also has an implement shed and dis-used cow shed. This property has 2 road accesses. ID: osbf746

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

Ray 021 951 082NEW LISTING WAIUKU

Luxury living with views $ 1,050,000Views for miles from this well appointed home set on 5.69 Ha, built for the sun and extensive rural views. 4 Double bedrooms, master with ensuite. Designed with entertaining in mind this property boasts an extensive patio area. Sit and enjoy the tranquil setting. Double internal access garaging, with an additional shed with 3 phase power and an extra roadside shed as well. What more could you want?? ID osbhf754

Leonie a/h 09 235 9961, 0274 985 722

Ray 021 951 082

WAIUKU

Spacious, warm and special $535,000Have you outgrown your current home?? Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac is this warm sun catching home with a pool. This home is user friendly with plenty of room for kids, cars and friends. The potential for extra bedrooms, games room , large office....it’s all here. Elevated outside entertaining area. ID osbh842

MEREMERE

Live, love…build new$90,000This is a tidy level site ready for you to build your dream home on. Building a new home is out of the reach for many first home buyers, but I’m here to let you know this does not have to be the case for you. Meremere has a large community spirit and is so handy to both Auckland and Hamilton for commuters, and also offers a school, preschool, Library, visiting doctor, new com-munity hall, tennis courts, kids’ playground, Church and a superette - just to mention a few things. Osbp348Donna-Marie Jarden Ph 027 527 0090

MEREMERE

Something a little special$119,000This is in a sought after area of Meremere being on the main road facing the Waikato river these sections are very hard to come buy. Meremere has so much to offer with a very strong community spirit that keeps growing with the massive influx of home owners buying in the village. Meremere is perfect for the commuting family being just off the motorway & pretty much between Hamilton & Auckland city makes life that little bit easier. The village offers primary school, pre-school, tennis courts, library, church, visiting doctor, just a few to mention. This primly located section is 831m2 & is located next door to one of the stunning homes Meremere has to offer Osbp346Donna-Marie Jarden 027 527 0090

MEREMERE

WAIUKU

WAIUKU

Enjoy this family friendly home. 3 Brms, large master with ensuite. Sep lounge, spacious living with fantastic flow to outdoor entertainment area. Expansive decking on both sides of the living areas. Double internal garage plus 6 x 9 separate garage with office. Fully fenced section. This home is immaculate. A MUST to view. ID osbh832

Family friendly home $729,000

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

6 double brms. Master has ensuite & walk in robe. Open living with family room. Plenty off street parking, landscaped gardens with beautiful water feature. Fully fenced & handy to golf course & Waiuku township. Phone Marleen to arrange a viewing. ID osbh847

Marleen a/h 09 235 0070, 0274 483 528

Bring the extended family $585,000

WAIUKU

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Auction 12 noon, Friday 5 June 2015View First Open Day Sun 17 May 1.00pm., 271 Big Bay Roadwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20885Larry Tompkins 0274 777 747 09 295 [email protected]

Auction 12 noon, Friday 5 June 2015View First Open Day Sun 17 May 1.00pm., 271 Big Bay Roadrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20885Larry Tompkins 0274 777 747 09 295 [email protected]

Live and work at the beach with an existing income stream.Go to the Ray White website for full details of this opportunity.For Sale as a Going Concern.

Big Bay Beach Holiday Park

View by appointmentwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20869Larry Tompkins 0274 777 747 09 295 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

View by appointmentrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20869Larry Tompkins 0274 777 747 09 295 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Country Living with Harbour ViewsLifestyle on the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula.A 1950’s weatherboard home with 3 bedrooms and 2bathrooms. 1.6 acres of land in 4 paddocks.

Awhitu 6 Tram Gully Road

View by appointmentwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20884Wendy Cowper [email protected]

View by appointmentrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20884Wendy Cowper [email protected]

Waterfront Home On A Quarter Acre Escape to MatakawauPoint - bring the family, the boat, the rods and reels, thebinoculars, the recliners and the sunscreen.2 Bdrm cottage plus studio plus portacom unit.

Matakawau Point $535,000

www.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20830Wendy Cowper 021 118 0 [email protected]

rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20830Wendy Cowper 021 118 0 [email protected]

Just Move In Quality Furnishings IncludedGreat value here offering 3 bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dinning,living area, internal access garage on 1100m2 section withmagnificent views. Enjoy your breakfast on the balcony deck inthe morning. Just a stroll away from the beach. Call to view.

Big Bay Manukau Heads $445,000

View Open Sat/Sun 2:00-3.00pmwww.rwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20879Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 09 295 2417Ewen Turoa 0274 468 563 09 295 2418

View Open Sat/Sun 2:00-3.00pmrwwaiuku.co.nz /WKU20879Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 09 295 2417Ewen Turoa 0274 468 563 09 295 2418

Privacy with Spectacular ViewsEnjoy the panorama across the Manukau Harbour and farmlandfrom this well presented 3 bedroom Initial home.Auction in ourrooms 15th May 2015 at 2pm .Phone for appt .

Matakawau 5 Matakawau Road.

Auction

View Open Sun 12 - 12.30pm, 13A Shanley CresentWKU20882Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 09 295 2417Ewen Turoa 0274 468 563 09 295 2418

View Open Sun 12 - 12.30pm, 13A Shanley CresentWKU20882Bill Harcombe 0272 026 839 09 295 2417Ewen Turoa 0274 468 563 09 295 2418

Privacy with Outlook Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this 4bedroom double storeyed home set on a 435m2 R.O.W. sectionclose to schools beach and amenities with a lovely tree linedoutlook over the estuary. Phone today this won’t last long.

Waiuku

Open Home

Bill Harcombe 0272 026 [email protected] Harcombe 0272 026 839

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100 Acres Plus 3 Bedroom Cottage3 bedroom cottage with open plan kitchen/dining, separate familyroom with loads of storage. There is a log fire and a spaciousdeck to enjoy the views. 40.5HA with loads of shedding,stockyards, wetland, native bush and an air strip.

Pollok Dominikovich Rd $990,000

, 20 Stonehurst AveWendy Parker 0297712667 09 235 [email protected]

, 20 Stonehurst AveWendy Parker 0297712667 09 235 [email protected]

POPULAR STONEHURST. $439,000Three bedroom family home in this great location. Gorgeousbeamed ceilings in the living areas and updated bathroom.Recently painted outside on a 809m2 fully fenced section. Singlegarage and carport, with plenty of room for the kids to kick a ballaround. Come and put your stamp on this sunny family home.

www.rwwaiuku.co.nz / WKU20874Wendy Parker 0297712667rwwaiuku.co.nz / WKU20874Wendy Parker 0297712667

CANCEL THE DIY, IT’S DONE! $489,000Lovely light filled home that has been refurbished throughout.Four bedrooms, master with ensuite and huge wardrobe, newcarpet and paint throughout and a fully fenced section to keepthe little ones safe, it’s an ideal family home. Easy walk to townand local primary school. In a lovely community cul de sac.

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1. C ol lect C lutter Year-RoundHave an ongoing Garage Sale Stash. When you come upon something you no longer need and don’t know who to pass it onto, stick it in a box. Once a box fills up, start another. With little effort, by the time of your planned garage sale, you should have collected a heap of stuff.

2. Have a P lanA successful garage sale does not happen without organisation. Do not wait until the last minute to pull it off. Either it will flop or you’ll run yourself ragged–or both. Figure out how you are you going

to display items? Do you need to borrow or make a clothes-rack? Do you have enough table space? What signs will you be using and how many do you need?

3. Team UpFind friends or family to team up with. Not only does this arrangement mean you have more stuff to sell and more vari-ety offered, it also means you have more help, plus, it just makes it more fun when you’re doing it with friends and family!

4. Location, Location, Location!If you want to have a garage sale that flops, pick a location which is off-the-beaten-path and hard to get to. That’s a surefire way to lose a lot of business. You could always look for alternative loca-tions like a friend or relative’s home.

5. Timing is EverythingChoose a time of the year when the weather will be very pleasant and try to check the weather forecast ahead of time to make sure rain is not expected when you’re planning your sale.

6. C learly Mark Your PricesIt’s easy to want to just stick a big sign on a table saying that everything on that table is a dollar, but, in the long-run, it is much more efficient to go ahead and put price stickers on everything.

7. Price Things to Sel lWhen most people go to a garage sale, they expect to pay good prices. Unless

something is brand-new with the tags on, most won’t pay more than a few dollars for it, if that. When pricing your own items to sell, always try to price things at what you feel would be a good bargain if you were buying the item at someone else’s garage sale. Rather price something on the low end and have someone actu-ally buy the item, than have 25 people pick up the item and put it back down on the table because it is too expensive.

8. Advertise wel lThe marketing of your sale is usually the number-one factor in how well your sale does. You can have great items, great prices and a great location, but if you don’t tell people how to get there, they won’t find it on their own

9. Mark items Down at the endThings are usually pretty picked over by the last day of the sale. That’s the perfect opportunity to get creative and hand out rock-bottom bargains - “Fill a Bag for a Buck” is extremely effective.

10. Don’t forget the cookiesWhat better way to teach your children entrepreneurial skills and let them earn a little money in the process. If it’s cold try selling hot chocolate or coffee. Baked goods–like homemade cookies, cakes and sausage sizzles will always sell ex-tremely well at a garage sale.

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In these days of intense competition in sport there are increasing numbers of injuries. The functions of the trainers in sport know a great deal about the imme-diate injuries and are skilled and qualified in treatment of them. However, they are under increased pressure to overcome the trouble in the shortest possible time and it is possible that many injuries are not completely healed and then run the risk of future complications. Ho-meopathy can also be very effective in the treatment of old injuries, secondary con-ditions resulting from an old injury and prevention of fur-ther damage. Homeopathy does not supplant the nor-mal manipulative therapy, however in conjunction can provide speedy effective

recovery without risk of side effects. It can provide relief from shock, pain and quicker and more lasting healing of sprains, fractures and other injuries. So, for sports inju-ries from our youngest junior players to our professionals representing the country at the highest level these few remedies listed below are a must for the first aid kit. Ar-nica – first and foremost this can be administered straight away. Invaluable for relief from pain, shock, bleeding, bruising and even preven-tion of concussion. (If you are going to use cream be sure not to apply to broken skin). Sprains/Strains – first Arnica, then: Where tendons, liga-ments, or periosteum (tissue covering bone) are involved Ruta Grav; Muscles torn, joint swollen, hot, and painful, pain intensifies when person starts to move but wears off with continued movement Rhus tox; Joint very swollen, slight-est movement causes pain Bryonia; Joint swollen, cold, and numb, but cold applica-tions have a beneficial effect Ledum Of course there are many other remedies that are useful for many other types of injury. Treatment of more se-rious, long term or consistent injuries is best done on an in-dividual basis with a Homeo-path.

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OSTEOPATHY AWARENESS

By Helen Wright BSc(Hons)Ost(UK);CMIOSH (UK);PGDip(Hlth.Erg)(UK) NZ/ACC/UK Registered Osteopath Human Factors and Ergonomics consultant

Were you aware that it was Osteopathy Awareness Week was last week? Were you aware that osteopaths exist in the Franklin area?

Osteopathy Pukekohe was established in 2004 and we have since 2004 treated thousands of people of all ages for pain relief (back pain, joint pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, pain associated with preg-nancy etc) and for more efficient and effective func-tioning of the body. When the body is functioning ef-ficiently and effectively it is stronger and healthier.

Osteopaths treat more than you think. Osteopathy is

amazing (yes I’m biased), it addresses ‘the whole you’, the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascu-lar system, the nervous system, your breathing, your gait, your posture etc. Osteopaths are ‘nosey’. We need to be. If we’re go-ing to treat ‘the whole you’ we need to know your body’s history/potential areas of weakness (opera-tions, broken bones, con-cussions, car accidents, illnesses etc), we need to see your posture, see how you stand and move and know all about what you do on a day to day basis, your exercise regime and your goals.

Osteopathic treatment at Osteopathy Pukekohe is totally hands on. We use our hands to diagnose restrictions and strain and we use our hands to treat. Treatment is as gentle as it needs to be and is ap-propriate for all ages (ba-bies to the elderly). Now you know more about os-teopathy maybe have a think whether it might be right for you. All our osteo-paths are ACC registered and you don’t need a GP referral.

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

A typical session of Tui Na/Chinese Massage may vary from thirty minutes to an hour. The session tim-ings may vary depending on the patient’s needs and condition. The best part of the therapy is that it re-laxes as well as energizes the person. Because Tui Na/Chinese Massage does not simply work on the muscles, bones, and joints. It works with the energy of the body at a deeper level. As the practitioner senses the cli-

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ent’s body with his/her hands, he/she is able to assess the distribution of energy and af-fect its flow.

The main benefit of Tui Na/Chinese Massage is that it focuses on the specific problem, whether it is an acute or a chronic pain as-sociated with the muscles, joints or a skeletal system. This technique is very benefi-cial in reducing the pain of neck, shoulders, hips, back, arms, thighs, legs and an-kle disorders. It is a very ef-fective therapy for arthritis, pain, sciatica and muscle spasms. Other benefits of this therapy include alleviation of the stress related disor-ders like anxiety, depression, headaches (incl. migraines), insomnia, constipation and other disorders related to digestive, respiratory and re-productive systems.

As with other styles of Ori-ental bodywork, Tui Na/Chi-nese Massage is designed to prevent problems, not just correct them. By keeping the body’s energy in bal-ance, health is maintained. This is true not just for physi-cal health, but for mental and emotional well-being as well. I am running a mas-sage practice from the Way of Life Health shop on Mon-days and Thursdays. I wel-come you to just come into the shop or call for an ap-pointment 09 2387806.

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It’s one of the biggest days in Franklin for petrolheads, and this year’s Waiuku’s Steel ‘n’ Wheels Festival is offer-ing an adrenaline-pumping prize as a special feature!

The festival, on Sunday May 10th, from 10am-2pm, is promising to be another action-packed day with an excit-ing range of attractions, entertainment and displays for the whole family. It features a huge display of hot-rods, bikes, classic and vintage cars, trucks, military vehicles, memorabilia and more. Festival attractions include Heli-copter rides, Dragster fire-ups, NZ Warbirds air display, the Super Liquor V8 Chainsaw, Chainsaw racing, hot-rod ‘Crackle fest’, ‘Copperhead Road’, a Kids carnival, WW2 Army re-enactment, chainsaw artists at work and a huge craft and food market.

Enjoy some live entertainment with the Blues Brothers show, Roger Skinner & the Motivation, the Loose Units, Sunset Coast band, Waiuku Country Music band and performances from the Franklin Rockers, Waiuku College Kapa haka group, Groovit dance crew, Waiuku Line Danc-ing club and BJ the Clown.

Parking is available in the Waiuku Business Park on Kitchener Rd, opposite the Z station and there will be a coned-off area allocated for disabled parking next to the St. John headquarters in Constable Road.


Programme of EventsENTERTAINMENT & FEATURE ATTRACTIONS

(Refer to Map for numbered locations)

10am - 2pm LIVE MUSIC

The BLUES BROTHERS SHOW (4) Town Centre Stage

ROGER SKINNER & THE MOTIVATION (5) Upper Queen St Stage

WAIUKU COUNTRY MUSIC BAND (8) Old New world Carpark

SUNSET COAST BAND (10) Kentish Car park

LOOSE UNITS (11) River Lane

10am - 2pm Helicopter Rides (6) and (16)

10.00am Waiuku College Kapa Haka group (4)

10.15 - 11.35 The Blues Brothers Show (4)

10.45am Super Liquor V8 Chainsaw Display (2)

11.00 - 1.00 BJ the Clown

11.00am Groovit Hop Hop Dance Crew (5)

Waiuku Line Dancing Club (9)

11.15am Phoenix Dragster Fire-up (1)

11.30am Gubbi

s Dragster Fire Up (7)

11.45am Cackle Fest (17)Groovit Hip Hop Dance Crew (4)

12.00pm NZ Warbirds Air Display (Look up)

12.10pm Super Liquor V8 Chainsaw Display (2)

Waiuku Line Dancing Club (9)

12.20 - 1.40 The Blues Brothers Show (4)

12.45pm Phoenix Dragster Fire-up (1)

1.00pm Gubbi

s Dragster Fire Up (7)

1.15pm Cackle Fest (17)

1.30pm Super Liquor V8 Chainsaw (2)

1.45pm WW2 Re-enactment (13)

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dragster...Organisers are holding a silent auction for a seat in the Phoenix Dragster while it ‘fires up’.

To place a bid for this once in a life-time experience, go to the TradeMe website and search for - ‘Waiuku Steel ‘n’ Wheels Phoenix Seat’ from April 28.

On the day of the event, bids can be placed at the Steel ‘n’ Wheels Merchandise tent for a second chance to win a seat in the Phoenix or a Luxury Castaways package.


Easter weekend saw the Pol-lok Arts and Crafts Co-op take on something they had never tried before. Traditionally Easter has been the occasion for one of their major art competitions of the year, and this year was no different.

The Thursday before Easter saw the opening of their ‘Frag-ments’ exhibition, with a good turnout and good weather for the evening function.

However, the following Satur-day was the revelation. The idea was to hold an outdoor musical event on the lawn behind the gallery at Pollok.

The venue was ideal since owner of the gallery Ken McPike had built a large deck which could double as a grand sound stage in the blink of an eye. The idea took wing when it was re-alised that Easter Saturday was also the occasion of the Awhitu

School annual auction and gala day. Music lovers turned out in force, and were duly entertained by a lengthy set of originals from the band ‘Apos-trophe’, followed by a hastily put together covers band organised by local electri-cian, Rick Shirley, and including local songstress, Lynley Atcheson.

At the ‘Frag-ments’ exhibition guest judge, local p h o t o g r a p h e r and artist Aliah Jan, awarded first prize of $500 to a stunningly exe-cuted montage by Tracy Majurey, entitled, ‘Fragments of Past Con-versations,’ (pictured inset).

Highly commended certifi-cates went to Elise Smith’s beau-tiful and colourful mosaic, ‘Po-

hutukawa Coast’, and to Evad Firn’s interesting if some-what macabre as-semblage entitled, ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’, which included a real rat (dead), and some moving parts.

Finally, the ‘Viewer’s Choice’ prize, which has been running for the duration of the exhibition, and which was decided only last Friday, was won by Wai-uku College stu-

dent, Amelia Hamilton, for her beautifully conceived assem-blage, ‘Swallow Life’.

Tuakau Rotary is looking forward to hosting its third annual Rotary Charity dinner and auction on June 16 which this year will benefit the Budgeting & Family Support Services Tuakau.

The budgeting service is dedicated to helping families and individuals achieve better lives through the delivery of Social Services and Educational Programmes. It delivers essential support services to fam-ilies experiencing financial hardship and it is their goal to improve life outcomes for those who access their services.

Rotary says exciting donations are coming in for the Auction, and sponsors coming on board for the five course din-ner, while MC will be Pam Corkery, well known broadcaster.

Rotary members pictured left are presi-dent Mike Stewart and Babette McMillan at their Tuakau Car Boot Sale held on the first Saturday of each month at the Tu-akau Hotel carpark

Rotary readies for charity dinner

Great success for Pollok arts event

Waiuku schools learning sustainability

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Students from Sand-spit School, Awhitu District School and Karaka School are go-ing to learn about the environmental con-sequences of their in-dividual actions, and be encouraged to live more sustainable life-styles when the Tread Lightly Caravan (TLC), Auckland’s only mobile environmental educa-tion classroom, visits their schools over the next two weeks.

The TLC (developed by the Urban EcoLiv-ing Charitable Trust) is a purpose-built trailer, filled with interactive exhibits and activities that shows students how everyday choices such as what we buy, how we travel, what we eat and how we use en-ergy in our homes can impact our natural en-vironment – inspiring students to live more environmentally re-sponsible lifestyles.

Students will be en-gaging in exhibits such as “My Environmental Footprint” in which students answer ques-tions about their life-

styles (e.g. how they dry their washing, get to school, use water) on a computer touch screen. The result is expressed as the number of earths we would need if eve-ryone used the same amount of resources the children are cur-rently using.

Students will also generate their own electricity by pedalling on the Power Bike, or cranking the hand gen-erator, to learn about the amount of energy

different household ap-pliances use.

At the end of the TLC session a photograph is taken of each student with the “Tread Lightly” pledge they have cho-sen as a commitment to change something in their everyday life to make a positive dif-ference to the environ-ment.

All students partici-pating in the TLC ses-sion will also be plant-ing their own radish seed to take home as

part of Tread Lightly Caravan’s Great Veggie Project. These schools would normally be out-side the normal operat-ing area for the Tread Lightly Caravan, but as The TLC’s General Manager Katie Jones explains, “Due to the generous support from New Zealand Steel this year, the Tread Lightly Caravan is able to visit schools in the Waiuku District that normally would miss out on our programme.”

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The Waiuku Pony Club won the Abbots Cup last week, an an-nual cup event this year held at Papatoetoe Pony Club. The event is contested between all the Pony clubs in the Auckland region.

Teams of four young riders from each pony club compete and Wai-uku had three clear rounds and went into a jump-off against Clev-edon and Papatoetoe Pony club and won the combined jump off by one second. It was enough to win the Cup – the first time Waiuku

Despite receiving an Interna-tional Leadership Achievement Award in a glittering ceremony in Mumbai, India, Waiuku’s Juliet Pratt says her work is just begin-ning as she seeks to have mer-cury amalgam fillings completely phased out, not just in New Zea-land but the world.

She is already internationally-known for her role in having dental amalgam listed in the Minamata Convention on Mercu-ry, an international trea-ty signed by delegates from 140 countries, but is adamant more should be done to avoid what she describes as cata-strophic health effects on ‘baby-boomers’ who had multiple fillings in their early childhood.

Juliet received her most recent award for her role as President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry Oceania, and has previously received a ‘Pacific Hero Award’ for her campaign, and says she is now devoting herself full time to her cause.

An award-winning financial adviser in her business life, Ju-liet’s path to the cause which now consumes almost all of her time, started many years ago. She says she was suffering severe health complications which went undi-agnosed for years until she was told she had mercury poisoning from her dental fillings.

A former top sportsperson, a passion which she continues to-day through her involvement with the Waiuku Tennis Club, Ju-liet experienced chronic fatigue, a debilitating illness which made

everyday life difficult.Checked many times for glan-

dular fever, tests which always came back negative, Juliet says a naturopath diagnosed her as suf-fering effects from the chemical sprays which were used on rural areas where she cycled. How-ever, this did not account for the continual pain and fatigue, so for

years she coped with it as best as possible while raising two sons as a solo parent.

Finally, after nine years of searching for a reason for her illness, she found Tauranga-based Dr Mike Godfrey, who told her that her illness was due to poi-soning from mercury vapour being released into her mouth, and into her body, from her dental fillings.

Juliet says hair sam-ples sent to the US for testing showed high levels of mercury, and she made the decision to have her mercury fillings replaced.

“It took two years to detox and get the mercury out of my sys-tem,” she says, adding that the ex-perience motivated her to realise how many others may be affected.

She decided: “when I’m well, I’m going to go on a crusade.”

After speaking at a USA finan-cial advisers conference in 2003, Juliet decided to speak publicly about amalgam toxicity, and over a six-year period spoke to many business groups, locally and in-ternationally.

She gained widespread media coverage for her campaign, pre-senting a petition to parliament in 2009, featuring in magazine ar-

ticles, on morning television, and cycling 160km against four celeb-rities around Lake Taupo to raise the profile of her cause.

Media coverage took her story overseas, and she was asked to be part of the World Alliance for Mercury-free Dentistry, later be-coming president of the Oceania region.

In the last four years, largely at her own expense, Juliet has trav-elled to governmental meetings in Japan (twice), Africa, Uruguay, Geneva, Bangkok, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

“Each time I travelled overseas and to United Nations meetings I was very unwell and on returning home would always have to spend time recuperating due to a com-promised immune system from mercury,” Juliet says.

The financial toll has also been significant, and Juliet says she has used most of her retirement sav-ings, but she is adamant that the cause is worth it.

“It was a shocking revelation for me and will be to thousands of baby boomers when they learn how we were experimented on at primary school dental clinics and this is the answer to why we have a mouth full of mercury amalgam dental fillings today.”

Juliet says compounding the is-sue is the fact that school dental nurses would drill and fill where they ‘thought’ a cavity might ap-pear, meaning that thousands of school children had extra and un-necessary fillings.

Now, she says, those fillings are causing major health issues for many, and points to mercury fill-ings as a factor in Alzheimers as well as chronic fatigue, saying her experience and publicity has seen

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hundreds of other New Zealanders contacting her over their own prob-lems with fillings.

Her views are not endorsed by na-tional health bodies however.

The New Zealand Dental Asso-ciation (NZDA) states the current extensive scientific evidence shows amalgam fillings, whether old or new, do not constitute a threat to health.

“Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that there is no evidence of any association linking amalgam fillings with chronic de-generative diseases, kidney disease, autoimmune disease, cognitive function, adverse pregnancy out-comes, or any non-specific symp-toms,” it states, although this state-ment is dated 2009, and does not appear to have been updated.

Medsafe, a business unit of the Ministry of Health, says studies show that small amounts of mercu-ry vapour from amalgam fillings are partially absorbed into the blood. It adds that while the acceptable, safe or tolerable level of total mer-cury exposure - from amalgam, diet

and other sources - is still debated medically and scientifically, there is no convincing evidence of adverse health effects.

“Local reactions to dental amal-gam and other dental filling materi-als do occur but are relatively rare. These cases are generally contact hypersensitivity.” Medsafe states.

Juliet disagrees with these views, and adds that the issue of liabil-ity is behind the reluctance of gov-ernments to admit any dangers in mercury amalgam fillings, as if they were proved unsafe, government could be faced with legal challenges over the current ill-health of people with fillings.

“This is bigger than tobacco,” she states.

While the Minemata Convention is a start, Juliet says her crusade is only beginning. She is hoping for corporate sponsorship to assist with the significant travel costs, while another funding source will be her appearance fee as a guest speaker.

Anyone wanting further informa-tion can contact Juliet at [email protected].

“It was a shocking

revelation for me and will be to thousands

of baby boomers when

they learn how we were experimented on at primary

school...”

Despite a very young team of shoot-ers in the Waiuku College Clay Target team this year, the girl’s team of Ellen Ballintine and Zoe Groot led the way with a gold medal in the team’s sec-ond shoot of the year.

Held at the Thames Gun Club, the event saw the girls win over Hauraki Plains College in the teams event, the same result as they achieved earlier in the year at Pukekohe.

Nelson Akast, in his final year shooting with the team, also began the year well with a third place in the Single Rise event after a shoot-off in the Pukekohe event, and was sixth overall at Thames after scores of 24 from 25, 12 from 15 and 15 from 15, showing great discipline and focus.

There were also some personal

bests from the team; Niko Manning gaining his ‘25’ badge after shoot-ing 25 consecutive targets, going on to shoot 70 from 75 and 14/15 in his events, just missing out on a placing, and a great result for a shooter in just his second year in the sport.

Another second-year shooter, Ayden Porter, was not to be outdone and finished the day with 15 targets from 15 in the single barrel.

The team has welcomed new shooters to the squad this year, with Ethan Short, Jayden Evans and Emily Kitson slotting into the group and working well under the watchful eyes of coaches Les Clarke and Bob Ander-son.

The next shoot for the team is on May 14 in Taupo.

Young team on target forCollege shooting events

Waiuku Car Fair ready for big things

Pony Club has won the event which has been held for the past 15 years.

The result was all the more impressive as

it was held in horrific weather conditions with driving rain and gale winds. The girls are all aged 12 and 13 and were up against some

of the top Grand Prix riders, aged 16 and 17, so the club said it was a great achievement for the four young local girls.

Despite a modest turnout of vehicles for the first car fair at the Waiuku Business Park on Saturday, organ-iser Kea Heta says he anticipates the event getting big-ger as it is held each Saturday morning.

“I felt there was a need for the car fair because of the amount of cars being sold within the Franklin vicinity, and because of the new bylaw about selling cars on the side of the road. I thought it was a brilliant idea, and communicating with the council, I got their back-ing,” Kea says, adding that cars have always been his passion.

“I have a lot of support from the council, commu-nity, and volunteers,” he says, adding that he hopes eventually to have the car fair featuring local mechan-ics, warrant of fitnesses and online car checks.

Awful conditions, great result

Below: the successful Waiuku College team (back row); Nelson Akast, Ethan Short, Jayden Evans, Ayden Porter, Niko Manning, (front); Emily Kitson, Ellen Ballentine, Zoe Groot and Emily Wilks.


Waiuku Rugby pays tribute to ‘Gordie’

Waiuku AFC travelled to Mangere’s Centre Park on Sunday, managing a valuable point after a 1-1 draw with the big-spending Mangere side.

Mangere showed their class in the first half. Time and time again they spread the ball from side to side trying to find space for their pacy attackers. However Mitch Thomasen, Paul Day and Pachok Abba defended in unison and man-aged to keep the Mangere team at bay, until Mangere scored shortly before half time. The game changed al-most immediately in the sec-ond half as Waiuku started to turn the momentum around. Derek Sinclair created a half chance with his back to goal and he spun expertly but the ball sailed narrowly over the top.

The next chance fell to Luke Chapman who found some space in the middle and his effort was saved by the keep-er who got down and saved

with his leg hockey style. The equaliser did come however when a Chapman corner was met by a bundle of Waiuku players and Jamie McGookin got the last touch on the ball as it crossed the line.

This caused the game to go end to end. Baldwin in goal made some fantastic saves when he was needed – the best of them a one on one save which he tipped over the cross bar.

Coach Jim Evans was com-plimentary of this players; “To come to Mangere and get a point is something a lot of teams will struggle to do over the season. On paper they have one of the best teams in the league but we matched them, if not beat them in terms of how we played as a team, our effort and attitude. The players deserve nothing but credit for the way they played today. Dom Winter got man of the match for a fine performance out left.”

On behalf of all members of the Waiuku District Rugby Foot-ball Club, we would like to pass on our condolences and sym-pathy to Piki, Damon, Anita, Rhema and your families, on the passing of Gordon (Gordie) Jake-man, on April 10th 2015.

Gordie was a long time senior player for the club and went on to play rep rugby for Counties Maori, Counties B and played several games for the Counties Senior team. A very versatile

player, playing prop, lock for the Waiuku Seniors and also goal kicker for several seasons using the old fashioned toe-kick style.

A very popular team mem-ber with his ready smile and his trusted guitar always handy.

With Gordie’s good mate, the late Dallas Edmonds, they were the centre of attention at many a sing along in the clubrooms or in the back of the bus on the way home from away games.

He went on to be a commit-

tee member and served a three year term as our President, six or seven years ago. A very quiet, proud man who loved his family and was proud of his rugby club and time spent there.

We, the members were cer-tainly proud to have had Gordon as our President and as a mem-ber of our club and will cherish the memories we have of Gordie over the years at the club.

May you keep strumming at the aftermatch Gordie.

The following are the results of our Fire Bri-gade tournament, held on Sunday 26th of April at Clarks Beach.

From entries and raf-fles the Club was able to present $1356.00 to the Waiau Pa Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Winners were : Thomas Tate, Gully El-lis and Chingi Tate. 2nd were: Peter Ballard, Mike Cavanagh and Chris Walker. 3rd were: Peter Lawn, Chris Bull and Bob Main.

The Mussel Tourna-ment held on Thurs-day 30th April saw the winners being Richard Bentley, Norman Earn-shaw and Katie Garrett. 2nd were: Len Corney, Barry Williams and Chris Walker. 3rd were Colin Hull, Eric Gil-lott and Joan Riley. 4th were Faye Sergeant, Ian Gordon and Lynette McInnes.

A nail-biting loss to Pukekohe on Saturday wasn’t the ideal precursor to a milestone match for club stalwart Mark Muir, but the red and greens are ready to celebrate his achievement if he is picked for next week’s game - a match which will be his 200th premier game for Waiuku.

In 1984, as Apple launched the Macintosh computer, and Ronald Reagan was elected as US President, a young Mark Muir was turning out for the Waiuku Under-11s, and since then he worked his way through age group sides before playing at New Plymouth Boys High, then as an Under-21 player for Ponsonby.

But it is Waiuku where he has played the bulk of his football, playing seniors since 1995, although he has had several breaks from the game through injury, including after breaking his pel-vis when a horse rolled on him.

However, he has always come back to the game, and the club, enjoying championship wins in 2003 and 2010 as a premier, while also rating the special win in second division in 1996 after the club was relegated.

He made the early season squad for Counties in 2004, only to ‘snap a knee’ in training, but did play for Counties B in 2012.

Asked to name some of the players he has enjoyed his time with, he laughs and says there are just so many, including Si-mon Lemalu, Jim Coe, ‘Boof’ Henson, Joe Kata and many others through the years. He says he is still enjoying his time with the club and hasn’t thought about retiring, adding he’ll be around “until they don’t need me.”

He has great pride in his club, and also is quick to point out that it takes many people to make a club successful.

“It’s easy to come and play,” he says, pointing to the coach-ing team, “the hard work’s done by those guys, the coaches and managers, they are the guys that put the real work in.”

Paul Loosemore, pictured above with Lindsay Russell, was the winner of the Waiuku Golf Club’s Saturday Haggle, Division One, with 43 Stabl-eford points. The Division Two winner, with 41 points, was Ned Niha.

Loosemore winsValuable point for Waiuku

Bowls helpbrigade Muir set to play milestone match

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