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Franklin dominantThe top half of the Counties Manukau Club Rugby premier tablehas a distinct Franklin feel to it after the first five games of theseason. Patumahoe top the standings with 24 points, followed byOnewhero, Karaka and Bombay on 20, and then Pukekohe andWaiuku on 14. Once again Ardmore Marist look to be the onlyrealistic challenger from clubs in the northern part of the union.For the weekend’s reports turn to P16.

Bombay flyer Jordan Goldsmith leaves two Waiuku defenders in his wake as he runs in for one of his two tries during Bombay’s 26-13 victory.

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Teenagersarrestedfor petrolstationburglariesJOHN BOYNTON

Two teenagers have been arrested fol-lowing a spate of petrol station robberieslast week.

A 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girlwere arrested over the weekend andcharged in relation to the burglary of MobilMercer and Caltex Bombay.

They are both facing charges includingaggravated robbery and aggravated bur-glary. They will appear in youth court laterthis month.

Seven offenders armed with baseballbats robbed two Bombay service stationswithin minutes of each other early onWednesday morning.

Caltex Bombay was the first service sta-tion robbed around 2am and BP Bombaywas targeted shortly after.

Counties Manukau Police DetectiveSergeant Steve Williamson said offenderssmashed the front door of the Caltex stationwith a baseball bat and tried to smash thefront door of the BP station, but missedbecause it opened automatically.

The offenders stole cash, cigarettes andtobacco from both service stations.

Williams said service station staff wereable to escape without injury.

The two vehicles used in the robbery,were both stolen and have since beenrecovered by police.

Williams said the robberies had beenlinked to similar service station robberiesin Mercer, Takanini and Papakura.

No one has yet been arrested for the BPBombay robbery.

The service station robberies tended tooccur between the hours of 12am-4am andinvolved groups of four to eight offenderswho stole cash and cigarettes, he said

Anyone with information can call Detec-tive Sergeant Williams 09 2139040 orCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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When I was at school,which is going backmore years than I care to

remember, learning Mandarindid not feature on the radar.

In fact it has only becomeprominent in New Zealand overthe past decade.

It is without doubt anincredibly important secondlanguage to learn at school thesedays.

China’s position in the worldeconomy, added to its importanceas a trade partner with thiscountry, means that students inthis day and age could do a lotworse than taking it up as asubject choice.

ACG Strathallan’s newConfucius Classroom is set to be afantastic resource for this, notonly for children at that school,but for others in the district.

The fact that the facility goesbeyond just language learningand delves into the Chineseculture is another positivedevelopment in the relationshipbetween New Zealand and one ofthe most powerful countries inthe world.

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Farmers holds Shave for a Cure eventJOHN BOYNTON

Jamie Quinn, left and husband AidanQuinn took part in Shave for a Cure.The organisation hopes to raise morethan $2 millon across the country.

This year 10 locals sat in thehairdressers chair at FarmersPukekohe for Shave for a Cure2016 to raise money for Leu-kaemia & Blood Cancer (LBC)New Zealand.

Farmers Pukekohe store man-ager, Dale Sanders said this wasthe second year the store had heldan in-store Shave for a Cureevent.

Husband and wife Aidan and

Jamie Quinn kicked offproceedings for the event and araffle full of Farmers goodies alsocontributed to the funds raised.

Shelley Woodney had a bonebarrow transplant eight monthsago for acute lymphoblasticleukemia.

She said recovery was a slowprogress, but was happy to go andsupport the participants as wasHodgkins Lymphoma survivor,Lisa Wenzlick who is two monthspost-treatment.

Every day, six New Zealandersor more than 2200 New Zealand-ers a year are diagnosed with ablood cancer.

The money raised throughShave for a Cure enable LBC NZ,who receive no Governmentfunding, to support and advocatefor patients and families livingwith blood cancers and blood con-ditions across the country.

So far more than $588,245 hadbeen raised towards LBC NZ’sgoal of $1.5 million.

Pokenoresidentsto electtheir newcommittee

JOHN BOYNTON

Pokeno residents have been calledupon to vote for the new PokenoCommunity Committee.

In association with the PokenoCommunity Group, Waikato Dis-trict has agreed to establish a newPokeno Community Committee torepresent Pokeno.

The Committee will be estab-lished by election of up to 12members at a public meeting at7.30pm tonight at the PokenoCommunity Hall at the corner ofGreat South Rd and Market St.

The community committeewill enhance liaison between theCouncil and the community.

The population of Pokeno hasexploded and is expected to reachmore than 6000 by the year 2020.

Waikato District Council gen-eral manager of strategy andsupport Tony Whittaker saidhe encouraged the communityto take part in the votingprocess.

‘‘If you are interested in beingelected onto the Committee, orwant a say on who should be on it,then please join us at the meet-ing.’’

A chairperson, deputychairperson and secretary willbe appointed by the committeewhen it has been formallyconstituted and the electedmembers will serve for a three-year term.

A general manager will beassigned to the committee, and acouncil staff member will attendmonthly meetings in an officialrole.

Classroom a portal to Chinese cultureJOHN BOYNTON

ACG Strathallan Confucius classroom will be the first to open in South Auckland. PHOTO: JOHN BOYNTON/FAIRFAX NZ

As the relationship between NewZealand and China grows, Frank-lin students will now have moretools to learn the Chineselanguage and culture.

ACG Strathallan in partner-ship with the Confucius Instituteopened a Confucius Classroom(CC) last week to provide afocused Chinese teaching andlearning hub.

There are 11 CC’s throughoutAuckland, and Strathallan will bethe first based in South Auckland.

ACG Strathallan principalRobin Kirkham said the schoolhad offered Mandarin as a subjectfor the past 10 years.

‘‘Both the English speakingcommunity and the Mandarinspeaking community reallyappreciate it,’’ he said.

Principals from local schoolssuch as Te Hihi and PukekoheEast also attended the ceremonyand Kirkham said Strathallanhoped to be a bridge between localschools, teachers and theConfucius Institute.

‘‘We’ve had a strong Mandarinprogramme for many years so Ithink what it enable us to do is tohelp other schools develop a pro-gramme.’’

The Confucius Institute helpscontribute to classroomresources, teacher training,

scholarships for pupils, and travelopportunities.

Confucius Institute directorNora Yao, said learning Mandaringoes beyond the classroom.

‘‘Language is apart of the cul-ture. If you speak the language itwill help you to better understandthe culture.’’

More importantly, Yao saidCC’s promote multiculturalvalues.

‘‘Helping young children tounderstand something different is

better than them just understand-ing their own culture.’’

Papakura MP Judith Collinsattended the ceremony and saidher son had been learning Manda-rin and discovered how difficult itis to learn.

‘‘It is so important to under-stand people if we also understandthe language and the culture thatcomes with it.’’

Collins said China is a majoreconomic global force and it’simportant to continue to build

relationships through education.‘‘We’re part of the Asia-Pacific

region and of course we have ourown heritage and our own culturebut part of that is that we under-stand that we need to know moreabout other people as well.’’

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RMA reforms leave farmers wanting

WENDY CLARK

Reforming the ResourceManagement Act (RMA) hasbecome problematic for theNational-led Government sincethey lost Northland to NewZealand First and with it a criticalvote needed to get the ResourceLegislation Amendment Bill toSelect Committee stage.

The Maori Party offeredsupport in exchange for a numberof concessions which conflict withour democratic traditions. Theywant increased iwi participationarrangements in resourcemanagement matters. That meansspecial privileges for iwi which,unfortunately, diminish the rightsof everyone else.

Under the proposed provisions,everyone will no longer be equal.

If passed, it will be mandatoryfor councils to involve iwiauthorities in the appointment ofindependent hearingcommissioners and in the criticalstages of preparing council plans.These plans determine things likeland use, nutrient limits,subdivision rights, and whetheraquaculture is allowed oncoastlines. They also determinewater use and allocations.

You don’t need to own thewater to control and profit from it.

There will be no similar levelof engagement with the rest of thecommunity, not even with thosewho have a legal interest in landthrough ownership. It representsa major constitutional change.

The people of Franklin are wellplaced to understand where therest of the country may beheading. Auckland’s IndependentMaori Statutory Board alreadyhas this level of involvement.Think, – Sites of Value to ManaWhenua and how 3600 unverified

sites found their way into theUnitary Plan without prior publicknowledge. Appointed boardmembers vote on councilcommittees. They are notified ofconsent applications. Iwiconsultation reputedly absorbedone seventh of Auckland’s $30million projected Unitary Plancosts. And while the officialannual cost of the Maori StatutoryBoard is around $3 million, I’mtold the real cost to ratepayerseach year is several times morethan that.

Farmers had hoped the newRMA reforms would makeconsent applications quicker andcheaper. Instead, the newprovisions will add complexityand cost. To complicate matters, anew freshwater managementdiscussion document talks aboutiwi also partnering councils inconsenting, monitoring,enforcement, bylaws, and otherregulations when it comes towater access and management.

How does that work? Wheredoes it leave the manycommunities with good iwirelationships where knowledge isexchanged willingly, and withoutcommercial intent?

Do New Zealanders believethat everyone should be treatedequally? Or should some peoplehave more influence because ofancestry?

Are we okay with unelectedpeople making decisions on ourbehalf? And if they make baddecisions, do we mind that wecan’t vote them out?

It’s ironic.We’ve discussed the flag to

death and yet, when somethingmomentous like this occurs, thereis a huge silence.

It may be a sensitive subjectbut it’s a damn important one andits time we had a nationalconversation about it.

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‘‘At 17 I fully startedlearning how toproduce and I was19 or 20 when I got adiploma in audioengineering.’’Adam Kitto

A love of Michael Jackson and apassion for rap music has setPukekohe’s Adam Kitto on ajourney to musical success.

The 21-year-old Kitto hasfinished producing an 18-trackhip-hop album, A Home, under thealias DHARMARAT.

It was all done in his Pukekohebedroom with just a computer,sampler, record player and key-board.

‘‘The Eminem Show came outand I was like six or seven andman I loved it,’’ Kitto said.

‘‘There would be times I wasfeeling angry or sad and I wouldlisten to certain songs on that andI would forget about all of it.’’

Kitto, who works as a plantoperator for Wilcox inPatumahoe, started writing rapswhen he was around 12.

‘‘At 17 I fully started learninghow to produce and I was 19 or 20when I got a diploma in audioengineering from SAE, so I could

learn the technical side of it.’’For Kitto, the process all starts

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and go from there,’’ Kitto said.Kitto said the basic concept of

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Kitto said he hoped to be ableto make a music video soon. Aswell, he is keen to perform in asmany venues as he could.

‘‘I don’t care about fame. I justwant to be able to do it every day –make music. That’s the fun partfor me.’’

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Pukekohe Tramping Club: Midweek –Waitawheta Hut. Overnighttramp in the Kaimais. Contact MarkLeys, 09 294 8927.Franklin Writers Group Meetsevery Tuesday of school term.12.30-2.30pm at PukekoheCommunity Church, 52 Franklin Rd.Phone Barbara 027 560 6777.Pukekohe Stroke Club: 9.15am to11.30am,Methodist Church Hall, 50craffle and $1morning tea, boardgames, cards. Mobility bus available.Phone Elaine on 09 238 9093 or 027820 4098.Waiau Pa Indoor Bowling Club:Club night, names in by 7.15pm,7.30pm start.Pukekohe East Indoor Bowls:Pukekohe East Hall, 7pm, phone 2388627.RSA Franklin Veterans Group:2pm, RSA Club Rooms, Edinburgh St,Pukekohe. Phone 238-2499Waiuku Craft Group: 9.30am to 12noon,Waiuku Baptist Church,morning tea and raffles, phoneMargaret MacKenzie on 235 6249.Fitness League: Tuesdays from9.30am. TownHall Concert Hall.09-238-2246.Buckland Golden Oldies TableTennis Club: Buckland CommunityHall from 1pm till 4pm. All welcome.Come Walk with Me: Free walkinggroup, 9.30am. Contact Helen 022383 9082 or www.onelifenz.comPlay gym: Franklin Gymsports,Pukekohe A&P Showgrounds, 10am-10.45am all ages, 1pm-1.45pm for 3 to5 years. Phone Bev on 238 8290.Men’s Living Without ViolenceGroup: Hosted by Hope UnlimitedTrust, 6pm-8pm, 14 Harrington Ave,Pukekohe. Phone 239 1823.Images Photography Group:Meets at Rata Lounge, Counties Inn,Pukekohe 7.30pm, all welcome.images.org.nz or 0211 755 350.

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Bombay Indoor Bowls: 7.15pm atthe Bombay Rugby Club Hall. Allwelcome. Phone 09 236 0513, or justhead along.Pukekohe Tennis: Social night /business house tennis. 7pm till 9pmat Counties Tennis Centre, West St.Individual and teams. Phone Cherie,0274596075.‘A Life Worth Living’ seminar,presented by a psychologist and

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Franklin Fuchsia Group: 1pmmeeting at 262 Hull Rd, Waiuku.Tuakau Country and VarietyMusic Club: Club Night at theHarrisville School, Tuakau. 7.30pmstart to 10pm. All welcome.Tuakau Senior Citizens: Meetingsfor 2016. Meetings are held on the2nd Thursday of eachmonth at theTuakau Cosmopolitan Club at1.30pm.Garage sale: PukekoheIntermediate School, 7am start,fundraising for a school tip to Japan.All sorts for sale as well as a carwash.Drury Indoor Bowls: DruryCommunity Hall, 7.30pm. Newmembers welcome. Phone 09 2948905.Franklin Woodturners Club: 7pmto 9pm, clubrooms on Collinwood

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On a perfect summer’s day in thepark, Alice daydreamswhile hersister lectures from a book andchildren play games nearby...AWhite Rabbit suddenly hurries pastAlice, who follows him to the edgeof his hole, anxious to knowwherehe is going....

The story is familiar tomost – asit is one of themost beloved piecesof literature from Lewis Carroll,Alice inWonderland.

Now the Papakura TheatreCompany is taking on the classicstory for the company’s latestyouth production.

Rehearsals are underway forAlice inWonderland Jr – whichfeatures a cast of under-18-year-olds, led by a 19-year-old director.

The production will featureplenty of singing and a host offamiliar characters – whowill followAlice along hermanymadadventures.

LaraWyatt , secretary ofPapakura Theatre Company, said itwould be a very youth-orientedshow.

‘‘Our director, Regan Crummer,is only 19...ourmusical director,Michelle Thorne [is] 24 years old, so

it’s a very youth-oriented show,’’ shesaid.

‘‘We also have a number ofPukekoheMajors ‘nMinors kidsinvolved in our show.’’

The production will take to theOff Broadway Theatre, Elliot St,Papakura, running fromApril 21 tillApril 30.

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Karaka Art Group &MercerMuseum:Karaka Art Group have their artworkdisplayed and for sale. Interestingpieces from the HistoryMuseumonshow. Tin Shed Gallery, Mercer, 10am– 2pm.

APRIL 17Franklin Historical Society:Pioneer Cottage, Roulston Park onStadiumDive. Open 11am till 3pm.

APRIL 18Young at Art: Two dayworkshopsfor children these holidays. BookingsEssential. www.youngatart.co.nz /[email protected] and Drums: Free tuitionto learn the bagpipes or drums.Pukekohe & Districts RSA Pipe Band.Monday nights, 7.30 pm. RSAHallEdinburgh St. Phone 09 238 8254.Mindful Meditation Group: Non-denominational, 7.30pm – 8.30pm,St Patrick’s Catholic Church,Pukekohe. Contact Helen 022 3839082 or www.onelifenz.comYoga classes: 10.15am-12pm,Franklin Bridge Club. Contact 09 2363644.Pukekohe Table Tennis Club:Practice for all levels starting at 7pmat the Pukekohe Youth Centre, 1Roulston St. Just turn up or phonePeter 09 232 8778.Rock’n roll dance lessons:

Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club .Monday nights at 7pm. Call Derek on0275884077Tuakau Women’s Institute: MeetsAmberley Park Village, 10am to12pm, phone Yvonne 236 8379.Franklin Toastmasters: Meet at7pm, Pukekohe Netball Centre.Communicare CMA FriendshipCentre: For senior and disabled folkin the community, held in thePlunket building, corner EdinburghandWesley Streets, 9am to 1pm.Franklin Historical Society:Meeting, old borough council rooms,Pukekohe, 7.30pm, all welcome,

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APRIL 19Waiuku Craft Group: 9.30am to 12noon,Waiuku Baptist Church,morning tea and raffles, phoneMargaret MacKenzie on 235 6249.Pukekohe Stroke Club: 9.15am to11.30am,Methodist Church Hall, 50craffle and $1morning tea, boardgames, cards. Mobility bus available.Phone Elaine on 09 238 9093 or 027820 4098.Waiuku Village Quilting Group:Meeting at the civic centre, contactJean 235 0101.

Pukekohe Ladies Probus Club:Members are invited tomeet atAlyssumCafe from 10.30am for acuppa and a chat. Phone Joan on 09239 2355.Pukekohe Senior Citizens Club:Lunch, Franklin RSA.Waiau Pa Indoor Bowling Club:Opening night, names in by 7.15pm,7.30pm start.Pukekohe East Indoor Bowls:Pukekohe East Hall, 7pm, phone 2388627.Fitness League: Tuesdays from9.30am. TownHall Concert Hall.09-238-2246

Buckland Golden Oldies TableTennis Club: Buckland CommunityHall from 1pm till 4pm. All welcome.Play gym: Franklin Gymsports,Pukekohe A&P Showgrounds, 10am-10.45am all ages, 1pm-1.45pm for 3 to5 years. Phone Bev on 238 8290.Come Walk with Me: Free walkinggroup, 9.30am. Contact Helen 022383 9082 or www.onelifenz.comOvereaters Anonymous: Meets,7.30pm, Drury Community Library,phone 09 376 3068.Men’s Living Without ViolenceGroup: Hosted by Hope UnlimitedTrust, 6pm-8pm, 14 Harrington Ave,Pukekohe. Phone 239 1823.Franklin U3A: Monthly chaptermeeting (with guest speaker) is held3rd Tuesday of themonth in FranklinBridge Club rooms, 20 Edinburgh St.Pukekohe, at 9.45am. Visitorswelcome.Franklin Lioness Club: Dinnermeeting, 6.30pm, PukekoheCosmopolitan Club. Booking needed,phone Sue on 09 236 0796.

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If you are keen on cars, thethird annual Franklin StreetRodders Show and SwapMeet is the place to be. Thisevent is being staged atMauku School on April 16from 10am till 4.30pm.To help with the school’sfundraising efforts Mitre 10Mega Pukekohe donated atrailer to the school – whichwill be loadedwith groceriesand given away in a raffle onthe day.Gold coin entry. $10 swapsites available (Automotive-related only).

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When we introduced ouralmost 13-year-old cat, Boxer, toour rescue pup Milo, it did not gowell initially. Given how muchBoxer had mourned the loss ofour dog Sheba I thought he’d bedelighted at having a new caninecompanion.

He hissed and spat at Milo andstalked off.

In his defence Milo simplywatched Boxer and wagged histail.

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Then we introduced Akira, ourShepherd/Husky pup into themix. For some unknown reasonBoxer took an instant dislike toAkira. He refused to be anywherenear her and would hisswhenever she came close.

While I can’t speak cat I couldvery easily understand themessage when I went up to bedand found Boxer curled up on mybed. It was his way of saying thatif I was going to allow that furryhellhound to live downstairs hewas going to make upstairs hisdomain.

We’d always had a ‘no petssleeping in the bedroom’ policy.The pets had free range of thehouse, and if ever Boxer wasfeeling a little poorly I had let himcurl up with me at night.

But he was restless andthought it great fun to purr andrub his head against my face at3am. I love cuddles, but I foundout that I love sleep more.

I had to agree, though, that Ihad brought the feisty furball thatwas Akira into our home andBoxer was adamant that he was

sleeping upstairs because of it. Icompromised and let him stay onmy bed.

For the first week this was anightmare. Boxer would climbout the window to go and hunt orgo to the toilet. He’d even go outthe window and downstairs

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years in the North Island that I canremember with the spore counts beingso high for so long,’’ AsureQuality FEspokesman Leo Cooney said.‘‘The warmer soil temperatures and

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‘Horse hero’ prepares for Kaimanawa musterBy EMMA JAMES

Waikato woman Michele Haultain has been rescuing Kaimanawa horses since the year 2000, and she’s now gearing up for the 2016 muster.

Haultain is the welfare offi cer for Kaimanawa Heritage Horses (KHH), an organisation that helps fi nd homes for the wild horses.

The date for the biennial muster was brought forward this year, but KHH has still had a lot of applications to adopt a Kaimanawa.

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The muster is now happening at the end of April.

“It is so traumatic for these horses. Some people say ‘oh, they’re so quiet’ when they arrive at the properties, but really they’re just shut down,” she said.

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Prevent erosion and stop the sediment slideBala Tikkisetty

Soil is a farmer’s mostprecious resource.But in New Zealand, we

lose it to the ocean about 10times faster than the rest ofthe world, with between 200million and 300 milliontonnes sliding into the seaevery year.That equates to an

astonishing 1.1-1.7 per cent oftotal global soil loss tooceans despite us havingonly 0.1 per cent of total landarea.Those statistics are a

reflection of the erosion thatresults from ourmountainous and hillylandscape, solid rainfallevents and land usepractices.And, as we all know, the

resulting sedimentation ofour waterways contributesto poor water quality andinterferes with aquatic life,as well as affecting the utilityof our farming soils.So preventing current and

potential erosion is a key toboth the economic andenvironmental sustainabilityof our farming.When considering the best

way to tackle erosion, it’simportant for farmers andothers to look at the varioustypes such as splash, sheet,rill, gully, tunnel, channel andmass movement erosion.The latter is one of the

most common and involvesthe erosion of soil or rock bygravity-induced collapse.

Mass movement erosion isusually triggered by groundwater pressure after heavyrain. But it can also haveother causes, notablystreams undercutting thebase of a slope orearthworks. Movement canbe either rapid and nearinstantaneous (landslides,avalanches, debris flows) orslow and intermittent (earthflows and slumps).Earth and soil slip

movement are also oftennoted after the removal ofvegetation from criticalslopes associated with soildisturbing activities. Thesesorts of slopes need to beidentified beforedevelopment starts andshould be avoided whereverpracticable.Tackling the source of the

problem in this type of way isgenerally most effectivewhen it comes to preventingactual sedimentation ofwaterways. The mainemphasis should be onerosion control, rather thancontrols stopping erodedsediment from enteringwaterways.There are two main

approaches to erosioncontrol: mechanical andbiological.Mechanical methods such

as terracing, debris dams,detention dams, retainingwalls and other engineeringstructures can have animmediate benefit byremoving excess water andartificially strengtheningslopes or by capturing

sediment.But biological methods –

the use of live vegetation –are the more economicmeans of rehabilitation oferoded land.Planting vegetation works

by roots ‘‘holding’’ the soiland providing ground coverso that the elements don’twear away on the soil.Planting poplar and willow

poles and stakes is a goodway to restore physicalstrength to slopes andminimise slipping andslumping.Large three metre poles

should be planted at least 60centimetres deep to obtainsatisfactory establishmentand stability. Lighter twometre poles in sheep-onlysituations and retired areasshould be planted at 50centimetres deep. One metrestakes can be planted at 40centimetres deep, dependingon the dryness of the site.Using suitable plant

species and lower stockingrates on steep land are otherpractices that can reduceerosion. In cases wheresevere erosion is present itmay be best to retire landfrom grazing and, if possible,change land use toplantation forestry.Waikato Regional Council

staff are happy to provideadvice on what’s bestpractice on individual sites.The council also has funding(up to 70 per cent of costs)available to help farmers insusceptible west coast andWaipa catchments carry out

erosion control and otherland management activities.Activities the funding

covers include tree planting,fencing off marginal land orbush from active use,riparian management, farmplans to identify soils and

land use capability andenvironmental projectsTo provide more

information on hill countrymanagement, the council isorganising a stock winteringand soil health field day onApril 28. It will run from

10am to 1pm at Shaun andKate Carter’s property, 418Mangaotaki Road, RD1,Piopio.❚ Bala Tikkisetty is asustainable agriculture co-ordinator at WaikatoRegional Council.


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Mapled pumpkin200g peeled pumpkin (or butternut),diced 1cm1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoonmaple syrupPesto spaghetti1 shallot1 clove garlic1 punnet cherry tomatoes250g fresh or dried spaghetti50g basil pesto (store bought)1⁄4 cup finely grated parmesancheese

2 handfuls rocket leaves30g Kalamata olives, sliced3 tablespoons basil leaves, roughlytorn (reserve a few for garnish)To serve2–3 tablespoons finely grated orshaved parmesan cheese20g choppedwalnuts

Preheat oven to 200 degreesCelsius. Line an oven traywithbaking paper. Bring a large pot ofsaltedwater to the boil.Toss all mapled pumpkin ingredientstogether on prepared tray. Seasonwell with salt and pepper and roastfor about 15minutes, until thepumpkin is soft.

While the pumpkin is cooking,prepare the rest of themeal. Finelydice shallot and garlic. Heat a drizzleof olive oil in amedium fry-pan onlow heat. Cook shallot and garlic for1–2minutes until just soft. Increaseheat tomedium, add cherrytomatoes and cook for 2–3minutes,or until starting to blister and soften.When pumpkin has 5minutes cooktime remaining, cook pasta in pot ofboilingwater according to packetinstructions, until al dente (justtender). Reserve 2 tablespoons pastacookingwater then drain pasta well.Return pasta to pot and add roastedpumpkin, pesto, first measure ofparmesan, tomato onionmixture,rocket and olives. Gently toss tocombine. Season to taste with saltand pepper.To serve, divide spaghetti betweenbowls and servewith reserved basil,parmesan, walnuts and plenty offreshly ground black pepper.


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Fun run to promote heart health

Jennian Homes is calling for Franklin

women to support heart health by

entering their Mother’s Day fun run

and walk.

The Jennian Homes Mother’sDay Fun Run/Walk will onceagain be taking place in Puke-kohe, with women preparing towalk and run their way throughMother’s Day on May 8.

The event begins at the Puke-kohe Netball Centre at 10am andwill follow a 5km route. It is partof a nationwide initiative run byJennian Homes to support theHeart Foundation’s Go Red forWomen campaign, which aims toimprove the heart health of New

Zealand females.Heart disease is the single

biggest killer of women, and takesthe lives of more than 50 womeneach week in New Zealand.

Jennian Homes will be giving$20,000 to the charity to supportwomen’s heart health, as a resultof the Mother’s Day events.

Michelle Costello of JennianHomes Franklin said it was animportant campaign to getbehind.

‘‘Community wellness and the

health of all New Zealanders isvery important to us and we areproud to support the Heart Foun-dation’s Go Red for Women cam-paign through the Jennian HomesMother’s Day Fun Run/Walk.’’

Registrations close on May 3and those who register willreceive a T-shirt and can nomi-nate a Franklin primary school tobe gifted $2500 worth of RebelSport vouchers.

To register go tojennianmothersday.com

Cavaliersto face FijiA Junior Counties Cavaliers teamhas been selected to face the FijiUnder-20s side tonight at Puke-kohe’s Colin Lawrie Fields, withkick off at 7pm.

The Fiji team is in New Zea-land, preparing for the JuniorWorld Rugby Trophy tourna-ment, which will be played inZimbabwe from April 19 to May 1.This will be Fiji’s last hit outbefore departing on Thursday.

The Junior Cavaliers selectionside is made up of under-19players from various CountiesManukau clubs.

They have made the most of anearly opportunity to push for aplace to represent the CountiesManukau Under-19s side atthe nationals in Taupo later thisyear.

The side includes Karaka firstfive-eighth Orbyn Leger, whoalongside Ardmore Marist half-back Jonathan Taumateine,has been selected in the under-20sside to play Australia nextmonth.

Counties Manukau also has sixacademy players who will beattending the same tournament inZimbabwe and they will representthe Samoa Under-20s. Pukekohe’sJarred Adams will captain theSamoan side.The team that will face Fiji is:Daniel Perez, BombayPatrick Tulafasa, KarakaChristian Lauva, KarakaBrockson Brown, PapakuraRhys Ashby, WaiukuDarryl Hemopo, PapakuraHarry Hardie, WaiukuPetelo Ikenasio, Ardmore MaristMikaera Smylie, PapakuraTheo Solipo, PatumahoeSoakimi Havili, KarakaHunter Jack, Ardmore MaristAntonio Kata, KarakaViliami Taulani, PatumahoeDavid O’Connell, BombayJethro Tusa, Ardmore MaristZack Harris, PukekoheChristian Alvarez, PapakuraKalem Figota, ArdmoreGeorge Edwards, Ardmore MaristOrbyn Leger, KarakaJoshua Baverstock, PukekoheGene Te Amo, ManurewaReno Su’a, PukekoheWalter Fifita, KarakaMalakai Tohi, PatumahoeSam Hafoka, Ardmore Marist

Pukekohe teen wins Rookie of the Year

Liam Lawson said it has been an awesome season competing in the New Zealand Formula First Series, and he topped it

off by winning Rookie of the Year. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER

Pukekohe teenager Liam Lawsonhas capped off his motor racingscholarship year by claiming theRookie of the Year title at the finalround of the New Zealand For-mula First championship onApril 3.

Lawson became the 15thannual winner of the SpeedSportScholarship last May and led therace for novice drivers through-out the eight-round series, andsecured the title with one raceremaining at Taupo.

The 14-year-old also notched uppodiums and a race win to finishsixth overall.

The former kart racing starturned to motor racing after win-ning the SpeedSport Scholarship,which has been the springboardfor some of this country’s leadingmotor racing stars.

Lawson raced with the Palmer-ston North-based SabreMotorsport team, whose teamowner Dennis Martin is a co-founder of the young driver devel-opment program. Lawson said ithad been a great opportunity.

‘‘It’s been an awesome year.Everything I’ve learnt on and offthe track is really going to help inmy future racing. A big thank youto Dennis and the team, and myengineer Johnathan for their sup-port this year. Winning the schol-arship was a massive opportunityand will definitely help me mov-ing forward.’’

Sabre-based scholarshipdrivers have won the Rookie ofthe Year title 14 times in 15 years.

Formula First is regarded asthe first step in single-seater

racing and Lawson is hoping tomove forward to Formula Fordnext season as he aims to one daycompete in New Zealand’spremiere Toyota Racing Series[TRS].

Drivers are restricted to aminimum age of 16 to compete inthe TRS wings and slicks cars so

Lawson will spend the nexttwo seasons developing his skillsand race-craft to become pre-pared.

‘‘I’d love to one day race in theNew Zealand Grand Prix butthere’s a lot of work to do beforethen,’’ said Lawson.

His rookie title came on the

same weekend as formerSpeedSport Scholarship winnersalso made headlines. Shane vanGisbergen won the 500th V8Supercar race for Holden in Aust-ralia, while Nick Cassidy took thelead in the European Formula 3championship in France afterfinishing second in all three races.


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Draw for Challenge Cup 16 April 2016

(all games 2.45, home team first)

Ardmore V Papakura

Drury V Karaka

Te Kauwhata V Onewhero

ManurewaVBombay

WeymouthVPukekohe

WaiukuVPatumahoe

Patumahoe 5 5 0 0 4 285 27 24

Onewhero 5 4 0 1 4 249 87 20

Karaka 5 4 0 1 4 218 77 20

Bombay 5 4 0 1 4 168 85 20

Pukekohe 5 3 0 2 2 129 84 14

Waiuku 5 3 0 2 2 96 55 14

Ardmore 5 3 0 2 2 169 130 14

Te Kauwhata 5 2 0 3 1 77 169 9

Manurewa 5 1 0 4 1 80 136 5

Papakura 5 1 0 4 1 51 193 5

Drury 5 0 0 5 1 35 250 1

Weymouth 5 0 0 5 0 38 302 0

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Bombay’s Ben Masoe is surrounded by Waiuku defenders as he tries to force his way upfield. PHOTO: RICHARD SPRANGER

Bombay strive for betterafter scrappy weekend win

‘‘We reallystruggled to getthe continuitygoing.’’Jeff Marr

BRIAR HUBBARD

Bombay 26 Waiuku 13A win is a win, and

Bombay coach Jeff Marr saidthat is how his team will beviewing their lacklustre gameon the weekend.

He said he was thrilledthey nailed the bonus pointagainst Waiuku, but too manymistakes on the field let themdown.

‘‘I felt that we reallystruggled to get the continuitygoing.

‘‘We made a couple of littlemistakes and every week welook for a step forward and wedid get it. We set ourstandards pretty high and ifwe don’t get it, we get a bit

grumpy. Each week we strivefor a better performance.’’

He said parts of their gamewere positive, but not allplayers were on the samepage when knowing what wasrequired of them.

‘‘Our scrum was reallysolid and actually our lineoutas well. I thought our work atthe breakdown was betterthan last week.’’

Bombay had two players

injured, with Liam Danielahurting his hip, and KarlEvans breaking his nose.Daniela is expected to be backon deck this Saturday andEvans will be assessed later inthe week.

Waiuku coach JimRobinson said he was happywith his team’s performance,which was fairly even withtheir opposition, until afterhalf time. But, they closed thegap in the last 20 minutes.

‘‘It was a good game, wecame out firing to start withand put a lot of pressure onthem. Joe Dawson scored agood try, sniping around theruck, about 10 minutes in andthen they got a try straightback.

‘‘Five to 10 minutes afterhalftime they got a coupletries. We didn’t need that butthat’s what good teams do.’’

Robinson added it wasgreat to see their play at thebreakdown improving.

‘‘In the first half we werereally good around the break-down which has been a realnegative for us up to thispoint. That was really good, Ithought we competed reallywell at the breakdown.’’

Bombay 26 (PatrickMasoe, Benjamin Masoe,Liam Daniela, SepuloniTaufa tries; Jordan Gold-smith 2, Ki Anufe cons)Waiuku 13 (Joe Dawson,Michael Raaymakers tries;Jack Hardie pens)

Mark Price goes full distance for 200th gamePukekohe’s game againstManurewa was a special one forPukekohe hooker Mark Price,who played his 200th club game.His side came away with a 16-5win at the Colin Lawrie Fields.

Pukekohe coaching co-ordinator Bruce Lansdown saidPrice had a great game.

‘‘He said after the game thathis lungs were burning a bit, but

he lasted the whole game and hewent really well.

‘‘He was part of our tight fivethat had really good set piece sothat was pleasing.

‘‘The boys had plenty of motiv-ation for Pricey, and there weretwo really committed teams.Manurewa contributed to thewhole day by putting up a goodperformance.

‘‘Pricey is seeing out theseason and he is very much avalued and respected member forthe premier side and the wholeclub.’’

Papakura collected their firstwin of the season, and defeatedWeymouth 25-3.

Papakura coach Gavin Gileswas chuffed to get their first winof the year.

‘‘Yeah, I’m happy, obviously itwas really hard fought butdelighted with the bonus pointwin. We’re really happy with howthe young boys are progressing, itwas a stand out performance fromthem yesterday.

‘‘We still have plenty to workon though.’’

Counties Power Cup HoldersPatumahoe extended their lead at

the top of the Challenge Cupstandings with a 59-5 win over TeKauwhata and Onewhero gotthemselves back in the winners’circle after last week’s loss toArdmore Marist.

They ran in 10 tries to two in a64-12 win over Drury.

They now sit in second place,alongside Karaka and Bombay onthe Challenge Cup ladder.

Karaka looking fierceacross the fieldBRIAR HUBBARD

Karaka 46 Ardmore 24This was the performance Karaka needed to get

back on track.Coach Craig Hill said he was happy with the

game his boys put forward in this comprehensivewin over Ardmore Marist.

‘‘It was a pleasing effort from our boys on theback of a not so good effort the week before.’’

He said he was proud of his side’s accuracy,determination and execution.

‘‘(I was pleased with) the way our backscapitalised on the hard work done by our forwardpack and we capitalised on most of ouropportunities.’’

He added it was a strong performance acrossall aspects of the game. ‘‘We got a pushover try, alineout try, one where the backs split them up themiddle and out wide.’’

Ardmore Marist coach Saua Leaupepetele saidthey needed to muscle up on their defense andtighten up their kicking.

‘‘It was a tough game and we just gotpunished for our mistakes...they really punishedus for every poor kick and every poor kickchase. They pretty much scored every try fromthere.

‘‘There really wasn’t much we did well. If therewas something we did well it was in really smalltime slots. We need to do it for 80 minutes or even60 minutes.’’

However, he said it was not all bad news.‘‘We’re not going to panic. The game was really

physical and it gave us an insight of where weneed to be if we want to be in the top four.

Karaka 46 Sione Anga’aelangi, LepetimaloLauese, Cardiff Vaega 2, Desma Liaina 3 tries;Orbyn Leger 2 cons; Orbyn Leger pens)Ardmore Marist 24 (Sione Hifo, ViliameRarasea, Onosa’i Auva’a tries; GeorgeEdwards 3 cons; George Edwards pens)


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No road in

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upgrading

SHAUN EADE

The Franklin Local Board has quashed

rumours that a public road is set to be built

between the Waiuku Rugby Club and

Waiuku College as part of the Waiuku

Sports Park upgrades.

The board has also committed to con-

tinuing to involve neighbours in the

decision making process.

Waiuku’s John Burch, Lynn Harding

and Steve Bingley presented a petition to

the board on Tuesday signed by the 31

neighbours of the Waiuku Sports Park.

They raised three points:

‘‘We ask that we be included in the plan-

ning process’’, ‘‘we would support a washed

concrete walkway from the rugby club car

park to the college with up lights’’, and ‘‘We

ask that Waiuku College complies with

resource consent file L01017 which was

signed on July 3, 2001’’.

Burch said he was strongly against a

road being built between the rugby club

and the school.

He believed the washed concrete sol-

ution would minimise the damage and

noise from the accessway.

But Waiuku board member Jill

Naysmith said that a public road was never

in the plans.

‘‘I think that it is really important to

think about that if there is an accessway,

the language of a public road has no place

in it because this is private land,’’ she said.

‘‘The rugby club and the school are not

going to want people being able to access it

24 hours a day.’’

Fellow Waiuku board member Brendon

Crompton said they had yet to even draw

up a concept plan for the site. But there was

no road involved.

The idea being discussed was a 5kmh

one-way shared pedestrian and vehicle

accessway between the rugby club and the

school. The 2001 resource consent section of

the petition was in relation to hedges and

trees which the school had agreed to main-

tain when it built its gymnasium.

After receiving the petition, the board

passed a motion that ‘‘parks staff continue

engaging with neighbours throughout the

development of this project’’.

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GRAY, Kirsteen Sinclair:On 10 April, 2016. Dearlyloved wife of the late Gilbert.Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Jean-LucCourteaud, Dave and Dianne,Karen and Richard Wilsonand Peter and Briar. LovedGran of Chris Courteaud; Roband Alanna, Claire and EdHart, Bren and Tara; Ben andShannon Wilson, Kristy andDavid Kirkpatrick, Matthewand Steph Wilson; Heatherand Matt Jury, James, Sharonand Nora-Kate. Great Gran ofLogan and Grace Wilson,Lachlan Kirkpatrick, Alex andEmma Wilson and IsabelleJury. Jesus said, "In myfather's house are manymansions... I go to prepare aplace for you... I will comeagain and receive you tomyself that where I am thereyou may be also". (John14:1-3). A celebration ofKirsteen's life will be held onFriday 15 April at 10.30am atFranklin Baptist Church,Victoria Street West,Pukekohe, followed byprivate cremation. Gratefulthanks to the staff at PalmsAged Care Hospital,Pukekohe.

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Early Childhood TeacherWe are a community based centre in Onewherocatering to families of children 2-5 years. We areseeking a fun, hardworking, energetic teacher to joinour fabulous team.

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$360pw 3brm hse, 1 bthrm, sgl ext gge, large section, walking

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$420pw 3brm hse, 1 bthrm, sgl int gge, open plan, fully fenced, Hill

school zone, cat only, avail now .................................Puni Rd

$430pw 3brm hse, 1 bthrm, c/port, zoned Valley school, close to

amenities, fully fenced, cat ok, avail 19/04 .......Prospect Tce

$450pw 3brm hse, 1 bthrm, sgl c/port, d/w, heatpump, fenced rear

section, pets ok, avail now ..................................Matatea Ave

$480pw 2brm hse, 1 bthrm, dbl ext gge, study nook + rumpus

room, d/w, woodire, cat only, rural, avail now .... Ruebe Rd

$500pw 3brm hse, 2 bthrms, sgl int gge, ensuite, 2 storey, alarm,

dbl glazing, NO pets, avail 25/04 ............................Isabella Dr

$570pw 4brm hse, 2 bthrms, dbl int gge, ensuite, d/w, heatpump,

Valley school zone, no pets, avail now ..................Isabella Dr

$570pw 4brm hse, 2 bthrms, dbl int gge, ensuite, d/w, heatpump,

Valley school zone, no pets, avail now ..................Isabella Dr

$590pw 3brm hse, 2 bthrms, dbt int gge, open plan, heatpump,

outdoor living, pets neg, avail now on .........Bob Craig Place

$590pw 4brm hse, 2 bthrms, dbl int gge, o/s parking, open plan,

zoned Puke Hill, cat neg, avail 27/04 ................ Kitchener Rd

$590pw 4brm hse, 2bthrms, dble int gge, open plan, w/burner,

heatpump, f/fenced, d/w, pets neg, avail 16/04 ....Anzac Rd

POKENO

$560pw 4brm hse, 2 bthrms, dbl int gge, 2 living, heatpump, d/w.

fully fenced, sorry no pets, avail now ...................McNeish Pl

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$595pw 4brm hse, 2 bthrms, dbl int gge, ensuite, swimming pool,

decking, open plan, sorry no pets, avail now ....Mareretu Rd

$690pw 5brm hse, 2 bthrms, dbl ext gge, open plan, 2Ac., close to

shops & school, pets neg, avail 17/04............Patumahoe Rd

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$375pw 3brm hse, 2 bthrms, 4 carparks, d/w, logburner, harbour

views, pets neg, avail now ..................Dodd Rd (Wattle Bay)

MEREMERE

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ireplace, pets neg, avail 16/04 ............................Te Puea Ave

Phone: (09) 2384243

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3brm Margarita Rise, recently repainted, near new carpet in lounge,

open plan living area, en suite, sgle intl gge .............. $390 pw

3brm Station Rd, recently repainted, new carpet, new bathroom,

heat pump, carport, f/fenced section .......................... $390pw

3brm West St, family home, large lounge, decked area, fenced rear

yard, dble carport ....................................................... $455pw

3brm Mason Ave, en suite, sgle intl gge, small easy care section,

sgle intl gge ................................................................ $410 pw

3brm Edinburgh St, brand new home, sep lounge, sgle intl gge w/

storage room .............................................................. $480pw

4brm Les Marston Pl, good size, en suite, dble intl gge,

fenced yard................................................................. $430 pw

4brm Victoria St, spacious home, bungalow, log fireplace, large deck,

2 bthrms, large section, dble carport, garden shed .... $480 pw

4brm Cathcart Cl, sep lounge, 2 bthrms, walk in wardrobe, breakfast

bar, dble intl gge, fenced yard, Hill School zone ............ $490 pw

TUAKAU

2brm Johnson St, barn style house, fully insulated & lined,

open plan living area, off st parking, small paddock,

private location .......................................................... $430 pw

3brm George St, recently repainted, spacious kitchen, deck,

private patio, dble detached gge, outside dog neg ..... $340 pw

3brm Trillick Pl, gourmet kitchen, multiple living areas, large deck,

semi-rural views, dble carport ................................... $460 pw

4brm Brian Cowley Pl, brand new, 2 living areas, 2 bthrms, patio,

alarm, dble intl gge .................................................... $550 pw

RURAL & OTHER AREAS

2brm Kingseat – McRobbie Rd, small cottage with dble gge,

approx. 10 acres of land ............................................. $580 pw

3brm Papakura – Bellfield Rd, beautifully presented, open plan

living area, outdoor area, sgle intl gge ....................... $480 pw

3brm Glenbrook – Glenbrook Beach Rd, open plan living area,

sep dble gge, approx. 10 acres of land, well fenced .... $580 pw

3brm Pukekohe – Station Rd, handy lifestyle block, under fl oor

heating throughout, en suite, dble gge, 5 loose boxes,

10 fl at acres ................................................................ $800 pw

4brm Bombay – Wootten Rd, large living area + rumpus room,

log fireplace, ventilation system, conservatory, decked area,

alarm, dble detached gge, f/fenced ............................. $430 pw

4brm Pokeno – Great South Rd, 4brms+ study, elevated bungalow,

family room, log fireplace, en suite, sgle basement gge,

outdoor BBQ area, lawn mowing incl ......................... $470 pw

4brm Waiuku – Waiuku-Otaua Rd, large home, 2 living area,

semi-ensuite, fireplace + heat pump, dble gge,

swimming pool, huge decking, lawn mowing incl ....... $620 pw

4brm Pukekawa – Highway 22, 2 living area, en suite, fi replace

+ heat pump, dble basement gge, views forever, ground

maintenance incl ........................................................ $700 pw

5brm Karaka – Andalusian Way, huge family home, designer kitchen,

6 burner gas stove, Butler’s pantry, spacious family & dining

area, heat pump, patio area, sep lounge w/ gas fi replace, en

suite, walk in wardrobe, triple intl gging, f/fenced ..... $820 pw

5brm Pukekohe – Pukekohe East Rd, colonial home, sep lounge,

workshop, stables, nice views, 17.93 acres of prime

grazing land ................................................................ $900 pw

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SUPPORT WORKERSSupport Workers required to provide home-basedservices, including household management and per-sonal cares in the Clarks Beach area, and relief supportworkers for the Pukekohe area. We are currently lookingfor weekday and weekend support workers.

Previous experience preferred but not essential astraining will be provided.

Applicants must have their own transport and a full NewZealand Driver’s Licence.

Please phone:

Toni (09) 238 8567 ext. 217COUNTIES MANUKAU HOMECARE TRUST

SITUATIONS VACANT

Handyman skills?

We are looking for an Installer

Full training will be given

Great earning potential for the right person

Subcontracting – so you can be your own boss

but possibility of full time work in future

You must have

• Professional manner and appearance

• Ability to work independently

• High level of workmanship

• An eye for detail

You will need to be reliable,

self motivated and efficient-with good health

and a clean driving record.

Please send your CV to [email protected]

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www.rymanhealthcare.co.nz

Do you have a proven sales record and the motivation for a new

challenge?

Ryman Healthcare are seeking a Sales Advisor for our resort style

village, Possum Bourne in Pukekohe.

Key skills required:

• Proven sales record with a talent for closing sales

• Flexible approach to �nding and securing sales opportunities in the

wider community

• Af�nity with elderly and great relationship building skills

• Outstanding communication and public speaking skills

• Excellent computer skills, ability to embrace new technology and

use a customer database management system (full training will be

provided)

Possum Bourne is a beautiful resort style village based in Pukekohe.

In this role you will have support from a dedicated head of�ce

administration team and sales manager, and the opportunity to join

the Ryman Employee Share Scheme. The days of work are Sunday

to Thursday.

This is a not to be missed opportunity to join one of NZ’s

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If you believe you are up to the challenge, apply now!

To �nd out more, contact Jill Gregson on 0800 666 099

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Agricultural Mechanic

Apprentice Mechanic

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a company at the forefront of the agricultural industry based in Pukekohe.

We now have a vacancy for a motivated person who has good communication and customer service skills to work within our Service Department.

The ideal candidate will be required to have the skills to carry out all mechanical and engineering work on a large range of tractors and farm machinery, both workshop and in the fi eld.

The right applicant will be a team player and comfortable with working in a fl exible environment.

We offer a very good work environment and the remuneration package will be tailor made to suit the applicants experience, attitude, ambition and enthusiasm.

If you have the above skills and experience,please email your CV to [email protected]

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Due to expansion, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join a company at the forefront of the agricultural industry based in Pukekohe.

We now have a vacancy for a person with a can do attitude, good time management skills and has completed a pre-trade course.

The right applicant will be a team player and comfortable with working in a fl exible environment.

We offer a very good work environment and the remuneration package will be tailor made to suit the applicants experience, attitude, ambition and enthusiasm.

• Enjoy Loader driving, hands-on work, and working with an experienced team.

• Enjoy the challenge of a diverse role with a rural and customer focus?

Here at Ballance Agri-Nutrients we are after an energetic and enthusiastic person to join us as a Service Centre Operator in a permanent full time position based at Pukekohe.

Armed with the passion to offer exceptional customer service, you will perform a range of activities, including loading and unloading spreader and bulk trucks, processing fertiliser orders and controlling stock. Bagging of fertiliser will be required at times and you will be expected to work longer hours through the peak of the season.

This role requires some degree of fitness as there will be heavy lifting at times.

Full on-site training and all work-related protective equipment will be provided.

You will be responsible for:

• Processing customer orders & inquiries in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner

• Loader and forklift operation including maintenance

• Fixed plant operation

• Taking a proactive approach towards environmental, health and safety matters

The successful applicant will have:

• A valid full, Class 1 and F endorsed forklift driver’s licence (minimum requirement). Loader licence is desirable (W endorsement)

• Good communication skills with the ability to relate well to others and contribute to a positive team environment

• Proactive attitude to health, safety and environmental management.

• Good computer skills are preferred although training is provided for our in-house systems

We believe that by helping you reach your potential, we’ll reach ours. We’re proud of where we’ve come, excited by what we’re doing today and passionate about where we're going - come and make a difference with us.

Service Centre OperatorPukekohe

Applications close on 22 April 2016

To apply for this role, please go to:www.qjumpers.co.nz/QJ22788/3

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Aikido

Ramarama Community HallChildren’s classes,

Adults’ classes

Phone: 09 294 7665www.AikidoNewZealand.com

Market DayWaiau Pa HallSunday 17th April

9am - 12 noon

New & used toys, clothing,crafts etc, Tables $10.

To Book Call Sandy027-4822-445

KIWITAHI AGWORKSHOP COMPLETEPLANT & EQUIPMENT

DISPERSALSaturday 16th April, 10:30 am start

Sale held on Vendors’ PropertyKiwitahi AG Workshop, Corner

Hutchinson Road & Kiwitahi RailwayRoad, RD 1, Morrinsville 3371

The offering comprises:WOF Equipment. General Equipment. BullinFully Automated Oil filling system with digitalpreprogammable gun. Pickavant Clutch PressurePlant overhaul set. Cars commercial & tractorclutches. Sykes Pickavant Briske Pipe Flaring tool.10 ton large Hydraulic Floor Jack. PortableOverhead Gantry with 1 ton endless chain. Sicetyre changing equipment with full box of repairequipment. Marquip 12 CM 3 Head compressor.2001 Holden Station Wagon. 1985 MitsubishiFuso 8 Meter Motor Home. 2004 Toyota Wish 7Seater. Chiller Trailer. 2007 Suzuki Vinson 500.1992 McLay 5 Meter Alloy Boat. 1196 Evanrude8 HP Auxilliary Motor. Yardman Hyro Drive rideon mower with catcher. Huge amount of otherassorted workshop equipment.

Terms strictly cash sale on day, unless priorarrangements are made with our company

Eftpos available, we will accept cheques with ID.View or print catalogue available on our website– agonline.co.nz – for full sets of lots available on

sale day.

Neil Lyons0272 235 784 or 07 855 9460

Regan Craig0275 028 585 or 07 889 7300

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Your local mobile specialist Susan Doig will assist you with your choice of breast forms, pre-pocketed bras,swimwear and accessories from a large range of Anita, Amoena and Trulife products.

Ministry of Health funding available. Your funding may be spent in part or full with any MOH approved provider.Fittings in your own home,or a fitting room near you by prior arrangement.

For an appointment phone

Susan 536 4220 or 027 451 9285

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Proposal to reclassify land and

grant community lease

Auckland Council invites submissions or objections frompersons with an interest within the following reserve in theFranklin Local Board area:

Karioitahi Gap Domain Recreation Reserve - Allotment 469Waipipi Parish defined by SO 45763 comprising 32.3749hectares is held by the Crown through Department ofConservation as a classified recreation reserve, subject to theReserves Act 1977 and vested in Auckland Council, in trust,for recreation purposes. The Crown reserves the right tocancel the vesting should the reserve be required for redressof a successful claim made against the Crown pursuant tothe Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.

Auckland Council proposes to reclassify approximately1822m² of Allotment 469 from recreation reserve to localpurpose (Surf Life Saving, Surf Education Accommodation,Kiosk and Community Buildings) reserve in accordance withthe terms of the Reserves Act 1977.

The portion to be reclassified is the area of land occupied bySurf Life Saving Kariaotahi Incorporated. The proposedreclassification will support the activities to be undertakenby the surf club in its proposed development of a new surflifesaving and community facility.

Auckland Council proposes to grant the following:

An agreement to lease for approximately 1822m² for aterm of two years commencing 1 June 2016 with a one-year right of renewal. This agreement to lease will enablethe surf club to secure funding to build a new surflifesaving and community facility, establish a projectcontrol group including club representatives and specialistcouncil staff to oversee the detailed planning andconstruction phases and obtain all regulatory consentsrequired for the development of the facility.

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A lease for approximately 1822m² for a term of 11 yearsfrom the date of building certificate of compliance withtwo 11-year right of renewals.

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Additional information and a plan of the area can beobtained by contacting Christine Benson, Community LeaseAdvisor on 09 261 8356.

Any person wishing to make an objection or submission inrespect of the above proposal is required to lodge this inwriting to Christine Benson, Community Lease Advisor,Auckland Council, Private Bag 92 300, Auckland 1142 or byemail to [email protected] no laterthan the close of business on 23 May 2016. Please state inyour objection or submission if you wish to be heard inperson.

Any objector’s information provided to the council willbecome subject to the Local Government OfficialInformation and Meetings Act 1977 and may be released bythe council under that Act. Any objector should state intheir objection if the whole or any part of the objection is tobe kept confidential.

Find out more: phone 09 261 8356or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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CLEAN FILLFree clay disposal

General fill (p.o.a)

Paul 0274 961 051

Office 09 910 0050

Phone 237 0400

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Buyer for Fat cattle, bonercows & bulls, store cattle &

sheep.

Ph 09 236 8290 or 0274 994 040

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Ph 021-932-225(09)437-3936

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FRANKLIN LIVESTOCK BROKERS LTD

Livestock Consultants and Brokers

Buyers and Sellers of allclasses of livestock

Top prices paid on a liveweightbasis or in the paddock

Contact: Craig (09) 291 9212(021) 959 513

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WASTE BINS9m3 bins avail forscrap metal and

rubbish.Winz accredited.Hewes Metals.

Ph 027-221-5350or 238-6986

V.I.P. LAWNS & Gardens.Res/Com. Pruning,Weeding, Gutter clearing,Fertilising, Rubbish re-moval. Reg or one-off.Free Quotes. full insured.Ph V.I.P 09 238 7701

V.I.P. CLEANING. Homes,Offices, Windows. Profresults at affordable prices.Fully insured, screenedowner operators. Freequotes. Ph V.I.P. 238-7701

TILELAYING, 20yrs exp,No job too large or small.Mob 027-2548-002

R O O F P A I N T I N G A l lrepairs and maint, allsurfaces, 20 yrs exp. Ph021 08421299.

NZ TREESMITHSALL tree works / hedges,fully insured, qualified,owner operated. FREEQUOTES. Call/txt Matty022 0570609.

MASTER Mower availablefor edges and lawns.Phone Paul 0210547169.

LIVESTOCK

LAWNMOWING, reputableservice, regular or casual,superior ride-on work orhand mowing. TLC Lawns.Ph 0275-326-496 or09-238-9005.

EARTH GROOMERS. Alltree work and stumps,hedges, chipping /mulching. Discount rate forSr. citizens. Ph James021866125 / 09 2352948.

ASIAN Group Painting,decorating, plastering.Comm. & Res. Quality job.All works guaranteed PhAndy 0275202012 or0212176667

ACTION Pest Control,Rodents, Insects, Borer. PhBob 021-084-96767

TRADES & SERVICES

ACT cleaning "good oldfashioned" cleaners reliable,hardworking and consistentph 0273014503.

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GRAZING

DAIRY Grazing R1 Heifers,Miranda. Fully managed,Stock seen daily. Incl Adminof health care, Supply & F ofsupplements if rqd. RefsAvail. Ph. Daniel 021 999099

HAY for sale from $8 abale, small and largequantities available, freedelivery. Ph 027-600-1283or 027-296-2967

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Warehouse

445sq mtrs stud

concrete floor,hyster forklift av.Large 920sq mtrsmetalled yard.

Mobile:

021 188 1194

TO LET

Application forms are available online and in our offi ce, and information mustbe given BEFORE your application can be processed. A letting fee of one week’srent plus gst is payable upon signing.

Please phone our office for any enquiries on 092385371Barb 0274 510 270 Email: [email protected]

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

PRIOR TO VIEWING

PLEASE NOTE: You are welcome to call the offi ce for address’ and are welcometo do a drive by, but you must NOT enter the properties.

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HOMES TO RENT

TUAKAU

George St Tuakau

$460 pw 4 brm, 2 bathroom modern brick n tile house with sep lounge,

open plan kitchen dining area, heat pump, double garage, garden shed,

fenced section, no dogs, avail 29th April

PUKEKOHE

Reidy Place

$420 pw 3 brm townhouse with single internal access garage, garden shed

in quiet location, Avail now

West St Pukekohe

$430 pw 3 brm townhouse with 1 bathroom, internal access dble gge,

conservatory, avail 3rd May, no dogs

Victoria St

$480 pw 3 brm modernised home with all modern appliances, including

heat pump, smodern bathroom, large single garage with attached office

or sleepout, covered patio area at rear and fenced section, within walking

distance to schools and township, avail now

Jackson Place

$540 pw 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home within walking distance of

Hill School, private patio area at rear, Deck with views towards Pukekohe,

fenced rear section, double basement garage, heat pump, avail now.

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RURAL

Bombay Road

$320 pw 3 brm older style original villa on Bombay road, no garage – off street parking only, one bathroom, only minutes to motorway and service centre, avail early april. no dogs

Kohanga Road Onewhero

$320 pw 3 brm older style bungalow with carport, fireplace, avail 28th April,no dogs

Waiuku Road Waiuku

$420 pw 3 brm house with single garage on large rural section. Lawns included, no dogs, available now

PROPERTY WANTED

WANTEDHOUSE for removal.Good price paid. Re-moval guaranteed. Phone07 8471760.

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COMPETITION TIME!

This coming weekend there is some great racing action at the Summer Season Super Final at Pukekohe Park, and HRC Events in conjunction with the Franklin County News, are delighted to offer a great prize of a day at the races for a family of four in corporate hospitality on Sunday 17th April!

The action will include the amazing NZ SuperTrucks, the BNT NZ Touring Car series with new champion Simon Evans aiming to round off his great season with another win in his Holden and a host of other great racing classes, including Formula Ford, where all of the top racing Kiwis started their racing careers, just like Indycar Series Champion Scott Dixon

There’s qualifying action on Saturday morning, including the mind-boggling NZ Super Trucks, followed by an action packed programme of races in the afternoon for ten racing categories.We have something to suit everyone’s tastes, from trucks, to V8s, to classic Pre-65 racing cars, single seaters, Porsches, and big fields of amazing GT machinery that will leave you and the kids speechless.

All you have to do to win a family day for four in corporate hospitality on the Sunday of the Super Final is answer these three easy questions and then email your answer to [email protected]

It will be action all the way in the BNT NZ

Touring Cars ( pic Matt Smith)

Tight action is a guarantee in the V8

Utes races ( pic Geoff Ridder)

A packed field of Ssangyong Utes offers

fans something very different, four

abreats around the corners and nose to

tail racing ( pic Simon Chapman)

And remember, all of the answers are in the story you’ve just read!

1. Who is the New Zealand Touring Car champion racing at

Pukekohe this weekend?

2. What is the series Kiwi Scott Dixon races in?

3. How many racing categories are in action at Pukekohe during the

Summer Season Super Final?

All correct entries will go into a draw and the winner will be advised

on the Friday evening by telephone and email. Tickets for the

winning entry will be available on the gate on Sunday and the prize

will include:

• Tickets for four for corporate hospitality on the Sunday

• A pit lane tour

• A chance to sit in a racing truck and a racing car

• A visit to race control

• Meet a champion race driver

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