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Alberts, Boutique luxury. Your friendly team of specialists, sharing o<br />
Natasha Harris nee Lips<strong>co</strong>mbe<br />
was a cheeky, curly blonde haired<br />
three year old when she acquired<br />
her unique nickname. Growing up in<br />
Ardmore on the family strawberry farm,<br />
the juice of the sweet fruit staining her<br />
face and white t-shirt, when asked by her<br />
mother Margaret “ask dad to bring the<br />
washing in,” from the top of the stairs,<br />
Tasha called out to her father Len “Yo,<br />
Fat Albert, mum wants you to bring the<br />
washing in!” Natasha wasn’t insulting her<br />
dad. - Bill Cosby’s show Fat Albert was her<br />
absolute favourite TV programme. Len<br />
called back “Don’t you call me Fat Albert,<br />
I’ll call you Albert!” He did and from that<br />
day, so did everyone else. In her teenage<br />
years even her big brother Karl’s rugby<br />
team called her Albert. With the nickname<br />
firmly stuck Natasha remained ‘Albert’<br />
throughout her childhood. So it made<br />
perfect sense when Natasha opened her<br />
first salon in Papakura in October 1997<br />
that it should be called Alberts.<br />
Natasha relocated Alberts to 2 / 23 Hall St<br />
Pukekohe in August last year, closing the<br />
original Papakura site and focusing on recreating<br />
the brand that Alberts represents.<br />
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Now six months on the salon is going<br />
extremely well. “I have found it really easy<br />
to get great staff here in Pukekohe. Though<br />
some are originally from the area, we have<br />
also drawn in stylists from out of town.<br />
Our original team of five when we opened<br />
has now grown to eight. Over the years<br />
I have learnt that having the right<br />
team is crucial to the ultimate client<br />
journey and the overall success of the<br />
business.” Natasha fondly refers to her<br />
team as Alberts Angels. “We really do have<br />
a special group of talented hardworking<br />
and fun individuals. “I feel very fortunate<br />
to absolutely enjoy what I do for a job.”<br />
Natasha knows exactly what clients want<br />
from their salon experience at Alberts “I<br />
expect my team to be in touch with the<br />
industry and the <strong>co</strong>nstant changes that<br />
seasons and fashion bring, and to pass this<br />
on to our clients.” Natasha believes that our<br />
hair should be an extension of our personalities<br />
and just as we buy a new garment<br />
or pair of shoes for a change in season, we<br />
need to adapt our hairstyle, we offer our<br />
clients a road map for their journey at<br />
Alberts and making a plan for their hair’s<br />
journey. (<strong>co</strong>nt. page 4)<br />
Introducing the<br />
Alberts Team<br />
Ashleigh Harris is Front of House: “It’s so rewarding<br />
being able to see the clients when they walk<br />
in the door, then after their transformations and<br />
how a <strong>co</strong>lour or cut can make someone shine from<br />
the inside out. Working at Alberts is so much fun<br />
and we all work well together as a team. It’s been<br />
so amazing to be part of the Alberts journey and<br />
being Natasha’s sister-in-law makes me even more<br />
proud of her achievements. ”
ur knowledge and empowering clients with exceptional expertise.<br />
Kylie Thompson: “As a teenager I was always<br />
interested in hair, make up and fashion, which has<br />
developed into an amazing career in hairdressing.<br />
I was a fresh faced 14 year old when I started my<br />
first job in a local hair salon, sweeping floors. Nine<br />
years later I’m still growing in the industry and<br />
Alberts is the perfect environment for me to extend<br />
that further. At Alberts we are like a family and<br />
always enjoy our jobs. The highlights of my career to<br />
date is being asked to take part in Air New Zealand<br />
Fashion week, working at GHD expert tour and working<br />
at GHD seminars amoung Australasia’s best<br />
hairdressers. Without Alberts I wouldn’t have been<br />
given these great opportunities! Thanks Albert. ”<br />
Carmen Wilson: “I have been hairdressing for<br />
about nine years. I am very passionate about<br />
my work, and by paying close attention and<br />
getting to know my clients, I can bring to them an<br />
exceptional experience while creating the perfect<br />
style. Over the last three years I have been<br />
attending <strong>co</strong>urses and seminars with hairdressers<br />
from Australia and Paris. The <strong>co</strong>urses place emphasis<br />
on cuts and <strong>co</strong>lours, and all the latest<br />
trends and catwalk fashions, which has helped<br />
me give my clients the latest styles to suit them<br />
and their needs. I enjoy working at Alberts and<br />
am very lucky to have the opportunity to learn<br />
and grow in all areas of hair and makeup.”<br />
Belinda Quigley: “At 16, I graduated as a professional<br />
make up artist and started at Alberts as a<br />
1st year apprentice in 2009, where the team has<br />
made me feel so wel<strong>co</strong>me. I chose this career<br />
because I love to make people feel and look great.<br />
I work with Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, which is<br />
antibacterial, and has UVA and UVB protection in<br />
all the mineral makeup, right down to the lipsticks!<br />
Jane Iredale is simple to use at home, giving you<br />
flawless salon results every time. It’s perfect for<br />
special occasions, such as weddings and balls.<br />
I am very <strong>co</strong>nfident and passionate about this<br />
industry and feel lucky to have the opportunity to<br />
give my best in such an exciting career!”<br />
Clark Sowman: “My true interest in hairdressing<br />
was sparked when I went to watch the Wella Young<br />
Professional Stylist awards. The <strong>co</strong>mpetitive<br />
atmosphere and artistic flair inspired the passion<br />
in me. I immediately enrolled and spent two years<br />
at the Servilles Academy of Hairdressing, which<br />
established a solid foundation to start my career.<br />
Watching the hair evolve with shape, texture,<br />
<strong>co</strong>lour and style, and having the client feel great<br />
is extremely rewarding. Alberts has given me the<br />
opportunity to really apply and advance my skills.<br />
Natasha has created a stunning, fl owing salon,<br />
with such a dynamic and <strong>co</strong>hesive team. I feel<br />
privileged to be a part of Alberts Hair Salon”<br />
Jennifer Stewart: “Its all about feeling alive, Anita Atkinson: “In the back of my mind I’ve<br />
looking good, and being true to yourself. After always taken a liking to hairdressing and when I<br />
18 years of hairdressing I’ve found my new found out after spending a year studying science at<br />
home working at Alberts. The education is university that it wasn’t for me, I decided to start a<br />
exceptional, I have this fantastic opportunity to hairdressing <strong>co</strong>urse. I went to Premier Hairdressing<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntinue to learn and pass on my knowledge. College in Takapuna and this is where I found my<br />
Colour <strong>co</strong>mplements everything; with so many passion for hairdressing, I loved making people<br />
choices we can be inspired to create a glamourous<br />
feel good about themselves after a new hair do.<br />
look every season. Our limits are endless, I was fortunate enough to join the Alberts team<br />
with foiling being my absolute favourite – it and look forward to attending the up and <strong>co</strong>ming<br />
creates that perfect finish to all our texture <strong>co</strong>urses and training that will help me on my way to<br />
Talented<br />
styling and beautiful cuts.”<br />
finishing<br />
Angels<br />
my apprenticeship. I hope to be qualified<br />
as soon as I can and know Alberts will give me the<br />
motivation and training to do so.”<br />
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In November Alberts hosted their first<br />
client styling lounge, a fantastic evening<br />
attended by over 40 style savvy woman,<br />
in <strong>co</strong>njunction with ghd. It was an evening<br />
about sharing the knowledge and teaching<br />
techniques that you are able to replicate<br />
at home, a fantastic night transforming<br />
our guests’ hair into an array of beautiful<br />
curls, waves and volume. “We have<br />
more of these evenings planned for<br />
2010 so look out for our next Alberts<br />
styling lounge.”<br />
She also realizes that a happy relaxed<br />
environment where staff enjoy their work,<br />
provides a wonderful atmosphere for<br />
clients. “We have created an environment<br />
where people can enjoy a special ‘me’<br />
time, some mums arrive exhausted, but<br />
they can relax and be pampered, having<br />
their hair styled and <strong>co</strong>loured is a guaranteed<br />
way to give you a lift and the cream<br />
on the cake is our <strong>co</strong>mplimentary mini<br />
makeovers where clients are introduced<br />
to Jane Iredale our 100% natural mineral<br />
makeup range, clients walk out feeling like<br />
a million dollars!”<br />
Natasha, a mother of two lively young boys,<br />
Bailey (3 ½) and 20month old Connor<br />
knows how important it is for mums and<br />
busy professional woman to take time for<br />
some pampering! She and husband S<strong>co</strong>tt<br />
<strong>co</strong>-owner of Alberts and a local Pukekohe<br />
businessman are blessed with a close<br />
knit, supportive family. The <strong>co</strong>uple live in<br />
Ardmore near the original strawberry farm,<br />
where their children can enjoy the same<br />
<strong>co</strong>untry upbringing as the young Albert.<br />
Natasha began her apprenticeship with<br />
Georgia Hutchinson at Georges in Parnell,<br />
and after 3 and a half years moved back<br />
to the Franklin area to work in local salons.<br />
However it was her early training that<br />
inspired her to create a “city” experience<br />
in her local area. Natasha says “At<br />
Alberts we realise that we can make a huge<br />
difference in not only how our clients<br />
look, but how they feel. Our salon has<br />
been designed to make our clients feel<br />
special from their first <strong>co</strong>ntact through<br />
to their departure. It is a time to be<br />
wel<strong>co</strong>med, pampered, listened to and<br />
cared for in a relaxed and friendly “family”<br />
environment . We believe in providing our<br />
clients with knowledge and information<br />
so they can achieve the same results at<br />
home as they get at the salon”.<br />
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Coffee 2 Go-Kart Receives Warm Wel<strong>co</strong>me!<br />
When Mark Chamberlain was made redundant in his<br />
driving job as the recession bit, he was determined<br />
to find a new job using his years of experience.<br />
Eight months on from buying a <strong>co</strong>ffee machine and a car,<br />
Mark is now like a local ‘Santa Claus,’ <strong>co</strong>mplete with his trademark<br />
red shirt, as he appears daily with drinks and muffins at<br />
grateful offices around Pukekohe.<br />
Mark: “The service has been really well received in Pukekohe and<br />
at events around the district. Before starting Coffee 2 Go-Kart,<br />
I did product trials to find just the right <strong>co</strong>ffee, one that gives<br />
<strong>co</strong>nsistency and appeals to a wide range of tastes. Three<br />
months after starting, I did the same with muffins and was fortunate<br />
to find Kathy’s Kitchen. Kathy bakes our orders fresh<br />
every day – when I pick them up in the morning, they are warm<br />
from the oven and smell wonderful!”<br />
A range of iced drinks was added to Mark’s selection of teas and<br />
<strong>co</strong>ffee for summer and, due to popular demand, he is now looking<br />
into providing wraps and <strong>co</strong>ffee for lunchtime customers.<br />
One of Mark’s aims when he started his new career was to have<br />
fun and he achieves that every day. Workers are always pleased<br />
to see him arrive with his cheery smile and basket of tempting<br />
muffins. It’s not unusual for him to receive texts on his rounds<br />
saying “when are you <strong>co</strong>ming Mark? We need our <strong>co</strong>ffee!”<br />
Wife and business partner Debbi works with Mark at special<br />
events around the district, including calf club days, school galas<br />
and fundraising events like the big fireworks display in Pukekohe.<br />
The pair donates a percentage of their takings to the groups<br />
benefiting from fundraisers and Mark hands out fliers from his<br />
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Coffee 2 Go-Kart to promote the events.<br />
“We just love living in Franklin and it’s important for us to be part<br />
of the <strong>co</strong>mmunity, helping out wherever we can,” says Mark.<br />
With 11 year old twins Ben and Emma at Patumahoe School,<br />
the family is also busy each year with their calf club. The <strong>co</strong>uple<br />
settled in Pukekohe seven years ago, but Mark’s family farm<br />
was at Bombay so he spent a lot of time in the area as a child.<br />
People sometimes ask what DeMac Payroll is – signwritten on<br />
Mark’s Coffee 2 Go-Kart. DeMac Payroll is Debbi’s business, a<br />
service for small business owners to take away the headaches<br />
of staff payroll. “I set up a whole payroll system, managing holidays,<br />
sick leave, child support payments, Kiwi Saver and dealing<br />
with IRD. Staff payments can be <strong>co</strong>mplex, especially with<br />
the tax changes. I promote Ace Payroll, but can work with any<br />
existing system,” says Debbi.<br />
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From modest beginnings working from his own garage,<br />
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Renowned for their sophistication, elegant designs, and attention<br />
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Greeted by Marley when you arrive, the atmosphere is wel<strong>co</strong>ming<br />
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Bringing Success to Your Door<br />
Everyone Needs Honest Advice and Support.<br />
Some might say magic, but professionalism and focus is<br />
what has made Elizabeth Pukekohe’s leading <strong>co</strong>nsultant<br />
in residential property. She grew her real estate career<br />
within the Barfoot & Thompson family, through the Pukekohe<br />
Office, where she still is based. It is a strong office with a strong<br />
team. Elizabeth believes, “My strongest <strong>co</strong>mpetition and best<br />
support work alongside me.” Her closest support <strong>co</strong>mes from<br />
daughter in law Jayne and husband James Heard. James says,<br />
“Elizabeth is the spark, the energy and the inspiration. Without<br />
her, we wouldn’t be the team we are. Jayne’s and my job is to<br />
ensure Elizabeth can focus on looking after her clients and finding<br />
buyers for their properties.”<br />
Elizabeth: “When we meet with clients, one clear objective arises<br />
– to make sure our clients are able to make sound decisions.<br />
They need to know what’s going on in their price sector of the<br />
market. We are always out there, seeing and selling property,<br />
talking to people, finding what is happening in the broader<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmunity, in our industry, so we can be right up to the mark<br />
when informing our clients.”When advising clients and helping<br />
customers make sound buying decisions, Elizabeth draws on her<br />
<strong>co</strong>nsiderable experience in local property and knowledge of the<br />
township. She has been Pukekohe’s most effective residential<br />
sales person since 2004 and still sells more residential property<br />
than anyone else in Pukekohe. Her own marketing expertise is<br />
ably supported by James, who is a seasoned sales person with<br />
a Masters in Business Administration. He uses his experience to<br />
bring broader e<strong>co</strong>nomic and industry factors into local focus.<br />
Selling and buying property, it’s a form of ‘match-making’ that<br />
brings in many rewards, as people are thrilled to find their very own<br />
dream home. Part of working this ‘magic’ is finding an empathy<br />
with people and getting a clear perception of what will suit them.<br />
This is where people re<strong>co</strong>gnise Elizabeth’s special qualities and<br />
knowledge. Past clients and customers are happy to refer friends<br />
and family to her and use her professional skills to sell the home<br />
they purchased through her.<br />
Elizabeth likes to keep things simple, “To me, what is important in<br />
any campaign is to do what we do well, do the basics thoroughly<br />
and to be <strong>co</strong>nsistent. Consistency is vital, as well as being flexible<br />
and making things work for people. Every buyer is looking for<br />
something totally different, every property is different and finding<br />
and expanding on that point of difference is what makes that<br />
home show its true magic to potential buyers.” Elizabeth adds:<br />
“We form a partnership with our vendors to get them the best<br />
price in the market place and to match them with the best buyer.<br />
Ensuring the property is well presented and marketed is a vital<br />
part of that. A great advantage of working closely together is that<br />
we share a ‘feel’ for what the buyers are looking for and are all<br />
qualified agents, so any one of us can show the properties.”<br />
Elizabeth uses James’ and Jayne’s experience to the benefit of<br />
her clients. She brings their individual perceptions together to<br />
define each property and present the special features that will<br />
attract just the right buyer.<br />
James, Elizabeth and Jayne<br />
“Because three of us are working together, we are seeing more<br />
buyers, sharing information and seeing different buyer patterns<br />
and that is a great advantage. Last year was not a boom year, but it<br />
was and still is possible to get the results our clients want by working<br />
hard.” James is also a strong advocate of effective marketing<br />
in real estate. “We believe in marketing because it works. Every<br />
property has a great story that has to be told to the right audience.<br />
The person who buys the home is the person who sees those<br />
things that have particular appeal to them at the right price.”<br />
Daughter in law Jayne has worked in real estate for three years,<br />
starting in administration, then as PA for a top agent. She took<br />
the opportunity to be<strong>co</strong>me a residential sales <strong>co</strong>nsultant and was<br />
named Rookie of the Year in her previous firm. Jayne’s understanding<br />
of many different aspects of the job makes her an integral part<br />
of its success. While her main role is client and customer <strong>co</strong>ntact,<br />
Jayne’s skills and experience allow to back up Elizabeth in showing,<br />
selling and negotiating <strong>co</strong>ntracts. “Working with family is brilliant,<br />
we form a strong team,” Jayne says, Our <strong>co</strong>mplimentary roles<br />
enable us to work well for our clients.”Jayne looks after Elizabeth’s<br />
client and customer database. She has a lot of phone <strong>co</strong>ntact with<br />
people and finds email a great way of alerting people.<br />
Elizabeth places great value on the Company’s expertise. “The<br />
Barfoot and Thompson systems and support make my business<br />
success possible.” Elizabeth has been a member of Barfoot &<br />
Thompson’s elite sales group ‘The Top 25,’ since 2004.<br />
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Building or Renovating?<br />
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a lot more into your Budget!<br />
Purchasing used building materials allows you to buy<br />
high quality materials at substantially lower than<br />
‘new’ prices.<br />
Robbie and Linda McDonald are well known in the district. They<br />
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“If you’re a home renovator or landlord looking for top quality<br />
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allow them to stock an even larger range of goods for clients to<br />
choose from on site. As part of expanding the business Robbie<br />
and Linda have recently taken on new staff member Steve Ross,<br />
who has worked locally in similar fields and brings a wealth of<br />
new knowledge and expertise to Demolition Plus.<br />
Drop in and have a look how much further you <strong>co</strong>uld make your<br />
budget go! 227 Manukau Road, Pukekohe.<br />
Open 7 days – Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4, Sun 10-2. Ph 09 239<br />
0910, Mob: 027 497 8619<br />
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and up to date information. Unfortunately due to an error<br />
the wrong business card for Demolition Plus was printed in the<br />
February edition and we would like to apologise for this error.<br />
The <strong>co</strong>rrect <strong>co</strong>ntact details for Demolition Plus are:<br />
227 Manukau Road, Pukekohe, phone 09 239 0910, or you<br />
can find them on the internet at www.demolitionplus.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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Images Design and Plan<br />
to Achieve Positive Changes<br />
Passionate about making people feel their<br />
best, Jocelyn and the team at Images<br />
Medispa pride themselves on the knowledge<br />
that they are making a positive<br />
impact on each and every person who<br />
<strong>co</strong>mes through their door. The latest in<br />
technology and scientific research along<br />
with tried and true methods helps the<br />
team to reach the best possible out<strong>co</strong>me<br />
for each of their clients.<br />
From humble beginnings almost 24 years ago,<br />
Images Medispa is now the leading edge in relaxation, beautification,<br />
and scientific skin treatments. Consutations are uniquely<br />
tailored to each individual person’s needs, and by listening<br />
to what those needs are, the therapist is able to suggest the<br />
best possible solution to achieve first-class results. Given today’s<br />
society’s need for efficient, relaxing and effective treatments.<br />
Images strive to bring you the latest in product and techniques, with<br />
an emphasis on scientific research to produce treatments to target<br />
specific skin ailments resulting in clinical evidence of change.<br />
Jocelyn advises “with the face the only part of the body not<br />
<strong>co</strong>vered, the sun’s damaging rays age your skin faster. This can<br />
have a disheartening effect on your image, which, in turn results<br />
in lowered self esteem. The UV in this <strong>co</strong>untry is a challenge, and<br />
as research progresses, what was <strong>co</strong>nsidered safe and acceptable<br />
sun exposure, has now changed. It is essential to look after<br />
our skin and prevent the damage being done, rather than having<br />
to repair the sun’s influence at a later date. Prevention is better<br />
than cure and with the scientifically developed products there is<br />
no reason to incur preventable damage.”<br />
With the Images Medispa team’s <strong>co</strong>llective knowledge, we<br />
can advise clients on appearance enhancements such as<br />
Botox, Dysport, Restylin, vein and mole removal. We have good<br />
working relationships with external specialists and are able to<br />
provide re<strong>co</strong>mmendations pertaining to alternative remedies<br />
and therapies, what you might expect from the therapies and<br />
where to get them. Images Medispa are also actively involved<br />
with bi-monthly professional development for all staff to<br />
further our skills. This includes advice on skin cancers, early<br />
signs of skin change, acne, skin <strong>co</strong>ncerns in relation to menopause,<br />
stressed skin from smoking and /or sun damage, and<br />
straight out lifestyle damage.<br />
Images Medispa manager, Angela, says, “most treatments fit<br />
into a lunch break or one and a half hours, which means even in<br />
today’s busy schedules, you still have time to <strong>co</strong>me in for a treatment”,<br />
and when asked about the enjoyment of the job – “where<br />
else can you work where you see such amazing results and<br />
elation on client’s faces, and receive regular hugs of gratitude. It<br />
is an exciting time to be within skin and Medispa profession.”<br />
Medispa level skincare products used in salon treatments<br />
are developing at an exciting rate. Scientists are now creating<br />
products that can give clinically tested results to repair sun<br />
damage and provide an Environmental Protection Factor, or EPF.<br />
These will soon be the bench mark that all of us will look for in<br />
our skincare, just like “Broad Spectrum” sunscreen has done for<br />
Sun Block products.<br />
Salon treatments have advanced too, with more of the high<br />
level “Peels” available. Peels are now made from a <strong>co</strong>mbination<br />
of Fruit acids, (aha), E<strong>nz</strong>ymes, Vitamins and Hydrators at very<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncentrated levels to give results, yet are extremely <strong>co</strong>mfortable<br />
and safe to receive, unlike chemical peels which are strictly<br />
medical specialist field treatments. Peels can be done weekly,<br />
creating a series, in your lunch time, as is the trend at the<br />
moment. Just 30 minutes to achieve amazing results with<br />
almost no down time. Great if you don’t want needles or knives.<br />
To see results fast, we use Cosmeceuticals – skincare that<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntains pharmaceutical-strength ingredients for results<br />
in <strong>co</strong>smetic use, and Superceuticals for accelerated results,<br />
beyond just pharmaceutical. This new generation of proven and<br />
effective skincare often <strong>co</strong>mbines science-based with natural<br />
ingredients.<br />
Jocelyn is now working on the business rather than in the<br />
business leaving her ac<strong>co</strong>mplished <strong>co</strong>-managers and staff<br />
to do the day to day running. The <strong>co</strong>ntinual post graduate<br />
development of the team means they are up to date in the latest<br />
techniques and technologies. The training is the best it has<br />
ever been with people now being trained up to 1st year<br />
nursing level, including a bachelor of health science cross<br />
crediting into nursing. Images Medispa pride themselves on<br />
being able to teach clinical techniques for clients to do at home,<br />
and have make up specialists on hand to teach makeup application.<br />
The bottom line is, if you look good, you feel good.<br />
Images Medispa. 100 King St, Pukekohe. Ph 09 238 5670<br />
Back: Angela, Kate, Toni, Em-Jae, Amy.<br />
Front: Jocelyn, Monica.<br />
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The Dream Team<br />
Caring for the customer and<br />
making sure that every<br />
suggestion they make is<br />
the right one is top priority for the<br />
sales <strong>co</strong>nsultants at Beds R Us.<br />
After <strong>co</strong>ming to Beds R Us<br />
Pukekohe as a temp to fill in for two<br />
weeks, Angus was re<strong>co</strong>mmended<br />
by Sharon to stay as he has an<br />
“incredible rapport with the customers”<br />
says Sharon, and he has now<br />
joined the team full time. Having<br />
worked in the sales and customer<br />
service sector for the past 19 years<br />
Angus is extremely ac<strong>co</strong>mplished in this area and only needed<br />
to learn the ropes in terms of the technical bed details. Working<br />
together as a team, Sharon trained Angus from scratch in the<br />
finer details of Sleepyheads unique design benefits, and their<br />
current range.<br />
Angus says “It’s not just about selling beds, it’s about supporting<br />
each other to give the best possible information available<br />
to the customer for them to make an informed decision with<br />
the information we provide”. Sharon backs him up by mentioning<br />
“we believe in the product we are selling, and we know the<br />
benefits of re<strong>co</strong>mmending the right bed to every person who<br />
<strong>co</strong>mes through our doors”.<br />
Learning from the Best,<br />
Ties to the Royal Family<br />
– Maggie Jenks<br />
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The inspirational Maggie<br />
Jenks brings passion and<br />
flare to her job at Barfoot<br />
and Thompson, which is reflected<br />
in her business acumen and<br />
success. Maggie draws on her<br />
previous experience working for<br />
Flight Centre’s <strong>co</strong>rporate brand<br />
in her role as General Manager to<br />
excel in a job she is passionate<br />
about.<br />
What you might not know about<br />
Maggie is that in her free time she<br />
is a keen polo player. Learning to<br />
ride a horse while also learning to play polo, Maggie is driven by<br />
challenge. Juggling a career, and playing polo, Maggie developed<br />
a passion for the game and the people involved, but her current<br />
work at the time saw her away from home and her career took<br />
over, resulting in her being unable to dedicate the time needed<br />
do the game justice.<br />
Maggie has been exceptionally lucky and has been taught by<br />
Sharon is also proud to admit that she feels exhilarated when<br />
she receives positive feedback from customers, including<br />
reports from head office regarding an e-mail sent to them <strong>co</strong>mplimenting<br />
the team and how helpful and “enjoyful” the team<br />
was to be with, and they had another happy customer <strong>co</strong>me in<br />
<strong>co</strong>nfused and out the door saying “I didn’t believe it was that<br />
easy to buy something”.<br />
The team pride themselves in their integrity, and strive to build<br />
up a positive relationship in a relaxing atmosphere to get the<br />
best possible results for the customer.<br />
Beds R Us Sleep Centre, Pukekohe. 132 Manukau Rd,<br />
Pukekohe. Phone (09) 238 1190<br />
some of the top names in the sport, not just from New Zealand<br />
but overseas as well. Initially taught by Dawn Slater, who is one<br />
of New Zealand’s top female players, Maggie was put in <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
with Paul Clarkin when Dawn left for the United Kingdom.<br />
Paul was an outstanding player, and was one of the first New<br />
Zealanders to play polo professionally in this <strong>co</strong>untry. Unfortunately<br />
his life was taken in a Polo accident in Cirencester,<br />
England after falling during a game. His legendary status in the<br />
polo world saw him play with people such as Prince Charles,<br />
and William and Harry. Before his death Maggie and a friend<br />
had the pleasure of one on one lessons with him, where they<br />
would sit afterwards and share a tale or two. “He was very much<br />
the gentleman, and never spoke ill of anyone” says Maggie as<br />
she recalls times gone by. Unfortunately Maggie’s job at Flight<br />
Centre took up much of her time and until recently she was<br />
unable to develop her skills further.<br />
Clyde McLean has taken over where Paul left off, and Maggie<br />
is getting back into the swing of the game. Six year old Ben,<br />
Maggie’s adopted son and her pride and joy, is starting to take<br />
an interest in Polo. He often ac<strong>co</strong>mpanies Maggie to games,<br />
although Maggie isn’t sure she wants Ben to follow in her footsteps.<br />
“It’s an expensive sport”.<br />
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Visit Leads to Making Tuakau Home<br />
Pharmacist Carole Baxter was doing a lot of travelling around<br />
Auckland as a locum when a stint in Tuakau changed her<br />
life. “I had worked as a pharmacist in Wellington, Drury<br />
and Auckland and was living in Franklin when I first locumed in<br />
Tuakau. I thought, ‘I really like it here.’ So when Tuakau Amcal<br />
Pharmacy business came up for sale, I was very interested. Be<strong>co</strong>ming<br />
a business owner is a big move, but the previous owner<br />
Ron was keen that I should take over and I’m so glad I did! I have<br />
always liked to get to know the <strong>co</strong>mmunity where I work and over<br />
the past seven years, my family and I have be<strong>co</strong>me part of that.”<br />
The close, friendly <strong>co</strong>mmunity atmosphere in Tuakau is part of the<br />
environment at Tuakau Amcal Pharmacy. Staff social events are<br />
held several times a year, where everyone has “a lot of fun” – the<br />
most recent, an hilarious 70s Night. Once a week some of them<br />
also get together for a Fitness Night. Carole enjoys off-road running<br />
and is training for her se<strong>co</strong>nd half marathon over Motutapu<br />
and Rangitoto at the end of March. Health and fitness is a pivotal<br />
part of life in the Baxter family – husband James is a Podiatrist,<br />
while daughters Katie (16) and Minna (13) are very keen on swimming<br />
and water polo.<br />
“I am very fortunate to have highly qualified and long serving staff<br />
in the pharmacy,” Carole says. “All have been here for a long time<br />
– Carin Hogan has been here for 16 years and Frances Rastovich<br />
for 11 years. Keeping up to date with the latest in health care is<br />
an important part of our work. Carin and I have both <strong>co</strong>mpleted a<br />
Natural Health <strong>co</strong>urse.”<br />
Cairns<strong>co</strong>rp, ‘the canvas<br />
and PVC people’ at 33<br />
Nelson Street (once<br />
Cairns and Woodward) has<br />
been a well known Pukekohe<br />
business run by the same<br />
family since 1914. In June<br />
2008 Julie and Michael Madden<br />
took over ownership,<br />
bringing in sweeping new<br />
changes.<br />
“The business is now <strong>co</strong>mpletely<br />
<strong>co</strong>mputerised and we<br />
have expanded to include<br />
a range of domestic products<br />
– interior, exterior, equine and pet products. Our latest service<br />
is interior blinds and upholstery for interior furniture, as well<br />
as outdoor furniture and marine,” says Julie. “We are still<br />
serving the transport industry and <strong>co</strong>ntinuing the mobile<br />
repair service, <strong>co</strong>vering Franklin and the Waikato. We are<br />
now also an approved distributor of SolarShield Canopies,<br />
which have domestic and <strong>co</strong>mmercial applications. They<br />
are brilliant for schools and <strong>co</strong>vered walkways. Shelter<br />
Station has also appointed us their distributor in the area.”<br />
Tuakau Amcal Pharmacy team: (left) Sarah Taylor, Frances Rastovich,<br />
Carole Baxter, Alana McKay, Carin Hogan, Catherine Rossiter (Absent<br />
Jude Shuker, Nikki Pryor and Anne Rew)<br />
Tuakau Amcal Pharmacy’s move last year to the Medical Centre<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplex in George Street has given the pharmacy spacious new<br />
premises, with plenty of parking available. Its positioning is especially<br />
<strong>co</strong>nvenient for patients to fill prescriptions without having to<br />
drive further.<br />
Carole: “Customers have changed over the years. They often access<br />
information about their <strong>co</strong>ndition and <strong>co</strong>me into the pharmacy<br />
already well informed. It’s wonderful to be able to get to<br />
know people and be<strong>co</strong>me part of their lives. Being a pharmacist in<br />
Tuakau is a rewarding profession that gets better all the time.”<br />
Tuakau Amcal Pharmacy. 5 George St, Tuakau. 09 236 8014.<br />
A Whole New Look for Cairns<strong>co</strong>rp<br />
Julie and Michael have a staff of 14 at Cairns<strong>co</strong>rp, including<br />
sales reps Tom and Dean. All of the staff live in the local area.<br />
Julie: “Our <strong>co</strong>mmunity is very important to us and we will always<br />
get behind local groups with their fundraising. We believe in<br />
supporting local businesses, sourcing products right here where<br />
we can. If we don’t have what a customer wants, we are happy<br />
to look and source it for them. When people in turn support<br />
their local businesses, they are supporting the future of the area.”<br />
Groups Cairns<strong>co</strong>rp regularly support are school calf club days,<br />
Xmas in the park, Counties Hockey and local equestrian events.<br />
Horses are a passion for Julie. Her twin daughters and Front of<br />
House Karen and Annette also ride. Naturally, there is a good<br />
range of equine products at Cairns<strong>co</strong>rp, including truck and<br />
float rear curtains (see the product at www.cairns<strong>co</strong>rp.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>)<br />
Michael has known the area for many years from his days as<br />
a soldier at Papakura Army Camp. He is president of Karaka<br />
Tennis Club and is part of the <strong>co</strong>mmittee planning a big development<br />
for Franklin, Karaka Sports Park.<br />
The pair is optimistic about the future of the district.<br />
“It’s a place with great <strong>co</strong>mmunity spirit. We enjoy being part of<br />
activities in the area and helping our customers find the appropriate<br />
quality product for their requirements,” says Mike.<br />
Cairns<strong>co</strong>rp. 33 Nelson St, Pukekohe. (09) 238 6793<br />
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A TOTAL COMMITMENT<br />
TO QUALITY & SERVICE<br />
DW Homes was founded on the principle of a<br />
focused customer service and delivery of an<br />
exceptionally high quality product and service.<br />
Nothing is <strong>co</strong>mpromised even to the smallest bolt<br />
and detail. We have a team of home <strong>co</strong>nsultants<br />
and architectural designers who will be your main<br />
point of <strong>co</strong>ntact throughout your building process<br />
to ensure that you are <strong>co</strong>mmunicated with<br />
thoroughly about the progress of building your<br />
new home.<br />
We build houses throughout New Zealand, from<br />
Cape Reinga to Stewart Island, nothing is out of reach for us. The word ‘No’<br />
does not exist in our vocabulary. If you have a desire or want, we can build it<br />
for you.We do not believe in restricting our business to the <strong>co</strong>nventional terms<br />
of the building industry, as we understand that building a house is one of the<br />
biggest investments you will undertake.<br />
For this reason, you are assured of our utmost care and respect. This is our<br />
promise and this is a guarantee of our service level.<br />
At DW Homes we believe in homes that reflect your style and suit your<br />
personality, because we don’t just build homes, we build dreams...<br />
Whether it is your first home or adding to your investment portfolio, building<br />
a new home need not be a daunting task.<br />
Our award-winning homes speak volumes about our design innovation,<br />
quality of product and workmanship and future proofing building techniques.<br />
We differentiate ourselves by providing you with a service that is both first in<br />
class and personal from every angle of your project. It does not end there —<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntinued after-sales service excellence is something we take pride in, and<br />
measure ourselves on, because we do not believe our relationship with you<br />
ends when we hand you the keys to your new home.<br />
We also offer you the peace of mind of a 10-year Master Builders guarantee,<br />
and we go the extra step by offering you our 12 Month Maintenance Free<br />
policy. You will know that from the day you are handed the keys to your home,<br />
it will be perfectly <strong>co</strong>mpleted.<br />
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Keep Your Children<br />
Healthy this Winter!<br />
Here is some information about the flu and other<br />
illnesses, as well as practical tips on what to do<br />
if your child be<strong>co</strong>mes ill. Remember, it is a good<br />
idea to take advantage of the government provided<br />
immunisations. If you are not aware of the schedule, check<br />
with your health provider. Flu vaccines can be given to<br />
children over 6 months of age, but are not subsidized unless<br />
you child has certain chronic illnesses, such as asthma or<br />
some cardiac problems.<br />
If you have any questions about the flu vaccine, visit your<br />
health care provider or call the Immunisation Advisory Centre<br />
(IMAC) on 0800 IMMUNE (466863) or check out the website<br />
www.immune.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
KEEP YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNISATIONS<br />
CURRENT AND ALSO...<br />
• Provide a healthy diet, with plenty of fruit and<br />
vegetables. Avoid sweets and lollies, limiting<br />
treats like that to once or twice a week.<br />
• Continue breastfeeding if possible.<br />
• Avoid unnecessary <strong>co</strong>ntact with sick children (this is a<br />
tricky one – younger children are exposed to a wide<br />
range of illnesses from school ages siblings).<br />
• Don’t expose children to cigarette smoke (se<strong>co</strong>nd hand<br />
smoke can occur even if parents are going outside to<br />
smoke – smoke molecules remain in the skin).<br />
• Don’t take your children to daycare when they are sick.<br />
• Dress your children warmly.<br />
• Practice good hand washing, and teach your child to<br />
wash their hands after going to the toilet and<br />
before meals (this one is extremely important– many<br />
viruses and bacteria are passed from person to person<br />
by touching your hand to your nose or mouth).<br />
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY<br />
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YOUR SICK BABY OR CHILD:<br />
• Care for the child in a separate, well-ventilated room<br />
away from other members of the household.<br />
• Give regular paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever in the<br />
dose re<strong>co</strong>mmended on the package (Unless your health<br />
care provider says otherwise. Do not give medication<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntaining aspirin to children under 14.)<br />
• Offer <strong>co</strong>ol fluids frequently, including<br />
water, fruit juice and milk.<br />
• Dress your child in light weight clothing.<br />
• Give a lukewarm bath or shower.<br />
(Do not give <strong>co</strong>ld baths or showers,<br />
which can be unpleasant and<br />
distressing for the child, and does<br />
not lower body temperature.)<br />
• Use salt-water drops (saline) to treat<br />
a stuffy nose.<br />
• Keep the child at home and resting<br />
until they can no longer pass<br />
on the virus.<br />
VISIT YOUR DOCTOR IF YOUR CHILD...<br />
• is unusually sleepy, Is fast breathing,<br />
or has difficulty breathing<br />
• has a ‘fit’, or <strong>co</strong>nvulsion<br />
• is refusing fluids, or has greatly<br />
decreased urine output<br />
• is <strong>co</strong>mplaining of a sore neck or<br />
head (though children frequently<br />
have aches and pains with<br />
viral illnesses)<br />
• has a rash you cannot identify<br />
• is not improving after 48 hours<br />
If you have any questions or<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncerns about your child’s<br />
<strong>co</strong>ndition, take them to your GP.<br />
For further information <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Pukekohe Family Health Care<br />
10 West Street, Pukekohe. 09 237 0280<br />
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Building a Sanctuary From the Day to Day Hum Drum!<br />
David Reid Homes Building a Future<br />
David Reid Home’s philosophy is to develop and build a home<br />
that offers clients a sanctuary from the day to day ‘hum drum’<br />
of every day life. Brendon says, “Yes, I’d be delighted to have a<br />
chat with clients about building their own special sanctuary.”<br />
New Franchisee Owner Brendon Hamill<br />
David Reid Homes is a quality brand that lets the home<br />
owner express their own individual character and<br />
usability. It is one of the largest building groups in New<br />
Zealand and has won more Master Builder awards than any<br />
other building <strong>co</strong>mpany. For new franchisee owner Brendon<br />
Hamill, building homes is all about the individuality of the<br />
owners and working in partnership with clients on what they<br />
want in their dream home.<br />
“Right from the start, we sit down and put together a custom<br />
designed plan to achieve the client’s dreams and visions,”<br />
explains Brendon. “We use a unique 10 step building process<br />
that involves the client right throughout and work in partnership<br />
with some of the New Zealand’s leading suppliers, because<br />
quality is important.<br />
“From the time we first step onto the site, we are looking for the<br />
best ways to create a home for that property, ways that take<br />
advantage of its best aspects, like sun and the profile of the<br />
land. Sometimes building sites can be very challenging and<br />
we have to think outside the box for a <strong>co</strong>st-effective solution.<br />
Delivering quality and space for the desired budget can also be<br />
a challenge and it takes a lot of hands-on-tools building experience<br />
in order to advise <strong>co</strong>rrectly.”<br />
Brendon keeps up to date with the many advancements in<br />
the building industry. “I make a point of being right up to date<br />
so I can advise and offer options. One of the areas that I am<br />
currently undertaking is the integration of e<strong>co</strong>-friendly energy<br />
management into our home designs. With the ever rising <strong>co</strong>st<br />
of fossil fuels it’s important to build energy <strong>co</strong>nversion systems<br />
into future proofing. Very few products that have <strong>co</strong>me across<br />
my desk actively work. By working, I mean saving the home<br />
owner money at the same time satisfying functionality. Take<br />
solar heating for example. In my opinion it isn’t <strong>co</strong>st effective.<br />
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NEW ZEALAND HISTORY<br />
Despite the Clear Evidence, Some Archaeologists Did Not Want to Accept the Story the Bones T<br />
Academics Agree to Pre 1350AD NZ<br />
Ancient Rat and Moa Bones Point the Way to Early Settlement<br />
This interpretation of a moa first appeared in Ferdinand von<br />
Hochstetter’s book Neu-Seeland<br />
Human settlement in New Zealand has been officially<br />
settled on as around 1350AD. This is what is in the<br />
‘accepted’ history books. This is what new generations of<br />
New Zealanders are taught. The <strong>co</strong>nclusion is based upon a theory<br />
that the first canoes arrived from Polynesia sometime after<br />
the violent eruption of Mount Tarawera of around 700 years<br />
ago – a cataclysmic event not mentioned in Maori oral history.<br />
Scientists basing <strong>co</strong>nclusions on genetic testing calculate that<br />
“the founding population of Aotearoa must have been at least<br />
100 to 200, including at least 50 females, in order to grow to<br />
around 100,000 with the amount of genetic diversity existing<br />
when Europeans first arrived.” This is the ‘Short Chronology’ of<br />
human settlement in New Zealand, based on the assumption<br />
that Polynesians are the only travellers to settle in New Zealand.<br />
But vital evidence proves the ‘Long Chronology’ of much earlier<br />
occupation and this evidence was reluctantly accepted by a<br />
slim majority of members at the New Zealand Archaeological<br />
Association Conference in 2002. So, what are the facts?<br />
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Who Ate all the Moa?<br />
The fate of the Moa has intrigued researchers since Europeans<br />
first arrived in New Zealand, as a huge number of Moa skeletons<br />
surfaced right around the <strong>co</strong>untry. Julius Haast, PH.D.<br />
and Member of the Royal Society wrote several papers in the<br />
1870s, listing painstaking evidence leading to his <strong>co</strong>nclusion<br />
that Moa were hunted to extinction by an ancient people who<br />
inhabited New Zealand before Maori. He said: “It has been the<br />
fashion to assert that the present native inhabitants of New<br />
Zealand, the Maoris, are the race who have hunted and exterminated<br />
the Moa… it is my duty to examine the data and bring<br />
in turn what I <strong>co</strong>nsider overwhelming evidence to the <strong>co</strong>ntrary,<br />
namely that the forefathers of the Maoris not only have neither<br />
hunted nor exterminated the Moa, but that they knew nothing<br />
about it…Haast quoted an earlier exhaustive study by Rev.<br />
William Colenso in which he wrote: “From native traditions we<br />
gain nothing to aid us in our enquiries after the probable age<br />
in which this animal lived; for although New Zealand abounds<br />
in traditionary lore, both natured and supernatural, he appears<br />
to be totally ignorant of anything <strong>co</strong>ncerning the Moa… If such<br />
an animal ever existed within the time of the present race of<br />
New Zealanders, surely to a people possessing no quadruped<br />
and but very scantily with both animal and vegetable food, the<br />
chase and capture of such a creature would not only be a grand<br />
achievement, but one also, from its importance, not likely to be<br />
ever forgotten; that many things of <strong>co</strong>mparatively minor importance<br />
are by them handed down from father to son in <strong>co</strong>ntinued<br />
succession from the very night of history.” It appears Maori had<br />
virtually no first hand knowledge of Moa.<br />
Haast <strong>co</strong>mmented that early voyagers, Captain Cook, Captain<br />
Van<strong>co</strong>uver, Admiral d’Entrecasteaux and Captain King noted<br />
down carefully local flora and fauna and the “traditions of<br />
the natives,” with no mention of the existence of the Moa. He<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncluded that Moa flourished in the post-pliocene period (from<br />
2.588 million years ago), because most of the huge quantities<br />
of their bones were found in alluvium of that era. Stone implements<br />
and flint tools found with the bones closely resembled<br />
those found in post-pliocene beds in Europe.<br />
In 1868 Haast received two ancient human skulls found in shifting<br />
sandhills near an encampment of Moa hunters “near the<br />
Selwyn” and sent it to Professor Dr C. G. Carus, the president<br />
of the Imperial German Academy of Nauralists. This eminent<br />
physiologist informed Haast he was mistaken in identifying<br />
them as Maori, as they belonged to “some other race.” Haast<br />
also noted: “The natives assert that in the interior of the North
END OF SERIES<br />
UNDER SIEGE PART V<br />
old: That the Accepted Theory of Human Settlement in NZ from AD1200-1300 was INCORRECT<br />
Ancient stone mounds can be seen all around New Zealand. These (plus two earth amphitheatres and remains of a stone lined waterway)<br />
can be seen in ARC Tapapakanga Regional Park, just south of Orere Point.<br />
Island a race had existed called Maero, which they described<br />
as wild men of the woods, and somewhat like Australians...”<br />
Botanist and geologist Rev. Richard Taylor researched Maori<br />
traditions, finding that when the Hawaiiki immigrants landed,<br />
they found a race of black people using moa bone and flint tools.<br />
These “ancient inhabitants of the island, called “wild men of<br />
the woods” were known as Maero and Mohoao, found throughout<br />
the <strong>co</strong>untry. They were wiped out by the Polynesians in<br />
Waitara and Patea. ( Te Ika a Maui published 1855) The Tainui<br />
whakapapa Nga iwi o Tainui by Pei Te Hurinui Jones and Bruce<br />
Biggs (P.14 2.2) says: “Toi found the following tribes here: the<br />
Winiwini, the Ruataamore, the Pananehu, the Maru-iwi and the<br />
Tai-taawaro. These people occupied the land from Southland to<br />
Oo-a-Kura in Taranaki, from Auckland to Hauraki, and certain<br />
parts of the East Coast. It is said that these people were not<br />
like Maoris, for some of them were very black, and they had flat<br />
knees. The local women ran after Toi’s men because they were<br />
so handsome. Their offspring were in<strong>co</strong>rporated into the local<br />
people, and known as the Multitude-of-Toi.” Note: In 1925 a<br />
boomerang was found by Mr A.W.B. Powell in ancient middens<br />
at Muriwai Beach. It had clearly been buried for a <strong>co</strong>nsiderable<br />
time. Some early writers attributed the origin of the black<br />
skinned people spoken of by Maori to be Melanesia.<br />
A study using the variability of mitochondrial DNA in 2002<br />
estimated all Moa species to number 3-12 million 6,000 years<br />
BP ago, dropping to 159,000 before AD 1280. There is no<br />
evidence disease played a part in the bird’s demise, but there<br />
is ample evidence of the presence of humans much earlier<br />
than AD 1280.<br />
The Hunters<br />
In the 1800s, some Maori spoke of hunting and eating Moa. The<br />
New Zealand Institute <strong>co</strong>mmented in 1892 on The Antiquity of<br />
the Moa by Captain Gilbert Mair: “When Maoris of to-day had<br />
legends to tell <strong>co</strong>ncerning the moa they were all of such preposterous<br />
and mythical character that they proved the truth of<br />
what the old chiefs of fifty years ago alleged – viz., Neither they<br />
nor their forefathers had ever seen the moa, because the last<br />
moas were destroyed at the time of the Deluge. That the Dinornis<br />
(moa) had been killed and <strong>co</strong>oked by men in New Zealand<br />
was certain from the geological evidence, but that the Polynesian<br />
Maori had known the Dinornis at all was highly improbable.<br />
Possibly vague ac<strong>co</strong>unts had been handed down from the<br />
prehistoric inhabitants (moa-hunters), with whom it was almost<br />
certain the Polynesian immigrants had intermarried.”<br />
The Evening Post reported ‘An Interesting Relic’ on September<br />
11, 1888: A mummy dis<strong>co</strong>vered by a Mr Champness on the<br />
West Taieri River in 1864 was found in an 80ft deep cave with a<br />
leg bone of an extinct moa lying across the head. Plaited human<br />
hair was around the neck and the skeleton of a tui between the<br />
knees. Experts at the British Museum pronounced it to be the<br />
remains of an adult woman, whose height when alive was not<br />
more than 3ft. The Government Geologist of NZ, Dr Hector said<br />
the mummy was over 1000 years old, of the race of people who<br />
inhabited the island before the Maoris. Several specimens of<br />
this race had been dis<strong>co</strong>vered but this was the most perfect.<br />
In the 1970s, researcher Russell Price, aided by large support<br />
teams, found <strong>co</strong>nclusive evidence of human activity in<br />
the Hawkes Bay before the 1350BC Waimihia volcanic ash fall,<br />
verified by the <strong>co</strong>untry’s leading pedologist Alan Pullar. At this<br />
lowest level, beneath undisturbed tephra ash from the Kaharoa<br />
Fall (Mt Tarawera) of 1100AD, the Taupo Fall (186AD) and<br />
Waimihia, <strong>co</strong>oked moa bones were found. Some had marks cut<br />
by a sharp stone implement.<br />
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE<br />
(From the Wellington Independent, September 24, 1868)<br />
On Saturday, there was a large audience at the Colonial Museum, presided over by his<br />
Excellency the Governor, to hear a highly interesting and suggestive lecture, by the Hon.<br />
Mr. Mantell, on the Moa….(abridged) Dr Hector, in proposing a vote of thanks to<br />
the lecturer, remarked that it was highly valuable to have obtained the expression of his<br />
opinions respecting the association of the Moa with the Aborigines (original peoples of<br />
the land) of this <strong>co</strong>lony. As Mr. Mantell had arrived in this <strong>co</strong>untry well qualified<br />
for the task by previous training, and had enjoyed favourable opportunities as the first<br />
explorer of a large extent of the <strong>co</strong>lony where these birds formerly abounded. The <strong>co</strong>llections<br />
in the Museums in Europe and America show how well he availed himself of these<br />
opportunities. He (Dr. Hector) understood Mr. Mantell to incline to the opinion,<br />
that the Moa owed its destruction to a race of aborigines different in their habits and<br />
savage attainments from the Maoris of the present day, though perhaps having the same<br />
origin…Mr. Travers remarked with regard to the origin of the aborigines by whom the<br />
Moa were exterminated, and that he <strong>co</strong>nsidered them to be a distinct race, now represented<br />
by the Morioris of the Chatham Islands. He impressed on the attention of the meeting<br />
the important field which New Zealand offered for ethnological research, and related as<br />
a circumstance requiring explanation that in a certain pit in the Waikato, a number of human<br />
skeletons were found in an erect position arranged around the side, each with a block<br />
of wood on its head. It is hoped that someone will investigate the matter.<br />
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Rat Bones Define the Past<br />
Non-human bones are invaluable as<br />
a way to prove the antiquity of human<br />
settlement in New Zealand, invaluable<br />
because, unlike human remains,<br />
they are not subject to tapu and can<br />
be analysed scientifically and without<br />
prejudice. In 1996 a dramatic dis<strong>co</strong>very<br />
divided the scientific <strong>co</strong>mmunity.<br />
Zoologist Richard Holdaway dis<strong>co</strong>vered<br />
and radiocarbon dated kiore (Pacific rat) bones at older than<br />
2000 B.P. (Before the Present, 1950). These rats <strong>co</strong>uld not<br />
have made their own way to New Zealand. They had to <strong>co</strong>me<br />
with man. DNA studies (Matisoo-Smith et al 1998) indicated<br />
several lineages of kiore with separate origins, suggesting multiple<br />
immigrations. Not all rat bones were found on the <strong>co</strong>ast,<br />
some were well inland and were under Taupo ash, which has an<br />
age of c. 1800 B.P. Holdaway used the same precise measuring<br />
of undisturbed ash band layering as Russell Price to back up<br />
the date for the bones. Holdaway had set out to <strong>co</strong>nfirm the<br />
Short Chronology, but reported the <strong>co</strong>ntradicting findings in a<br />
true scientific manner.<br />
Despite the clear evidence, some archaeologists did not want<br />
to accept the story the bones told: that the accepted theory<br />
of human settlement in New Zealand from AD1200-1300 was<br />
in<strong>co</strong>rrect. The method of ash layer dating was vigorously attacked,<br />
but intensive retesting found it to be sound. A vote at<br />
the 2002 Archaeological Association Conference was split – 27<br />
voted for and 24 against early human arrival. There was eventually<br />
a majority <strong>co</strong>nsensus that humans had brought the rats to<br />
New Zealand in 100AD, but didn’t stay.<br />
Professor John Flenley, then Head of the Geology Department<br />
at Massey University, <strong>co</strong>mmented on pre-1300AD settlement:<br />
“I think they (Maori) came but remained in small numbers<br />
because, apart from hunting and fishing they <strong>co</strong>uldn’t really get<br />
much to eat. Their tropical crops <strong>co</strong>uldn’t grow very well.” This<br />
ignores the evidence that early Maori found a large populace<br />
with well established gardens already here (taro, kumera, yams,<br />
several species of potato. South American type stone “Potato<br />
God” statuettes were found on Mokoia Island in Lake Rotorua<br />
and around the Auckland Isthmus. The latter are on display at<br />
the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Plentiful food was, and<br />
still is, yielded by the forests and internal waterways – eg pikopiko,<br />
huhu grubs, te kouka, puha, harore, eels, koura (fresh<br />
water crayfish), as well as birds, berries and kaimoana (seafood,<br />
including seaweed.) There are even ‘bush’ seasonings like<br />
the peppery horopito and mint tasting kawakawa leaves.<br />
But entrenched ideas are hard to shift. Richard Holdaway was<br />
lucky his findings were grudgingly accepted. Professor Mike<br />
Elliott lost his post-doctorate fellowship at NIWA for submitting<br />
a paper showing that fossilised pollen, taken in <strong>co</strong>re samples<br />
within silt wash deep beneath the sea off Hawkes Bay, proved<br />
evidence of significant human occupation and deforestation in<br />
the Hawkes Bay district around 600AD. The New Zealand Institute<br />
of Geological and Nuclear Sciences said that analysing<br />
fossilised pollen was its business and NIWA should keep out of<br />
it. Elliott’s findings were thus swept under the carpet.<br />
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If There Was Nobody Here, Who Built These?<br />
Koru Pa at New Plymouth, Taranaki is one of several stone pa<br />
surviving in the area, two of which are massive. The plaque at<br />
Koru Pa reads: “These lands formed one of the earliest Maori<br />
settlements in New Zealand and were probably occupied from<br />
about 1000AD until 1826 when the Waikato drove the Taranaki<br />
tribes southward away from the home of their ancestors.” Oral<br />
tradition states the Pa was built by “friendly Maori,” not the<br />
later Polynesian people who were in severe decline through<br />
inter-tribal war and high infant mortality by the dawn of the<br />
19th century. Up to 200 people, including 50 females, arriving<br />
in 1200AD <strong>co</strong>uld not have multiplied sufficiently to have built<br />
these fortresses, <strong>co</strong>nstructed in a similar style to the ancient<br />
hill forts of England, Wales and S<strong>co</strong>tland. Koru itself is typical<br />
in design to Rath/Casel structures in Ireland, <strong>co</strong>mplete with<br />
underground tunnels and remains of a standing stone circle<br />
lining up with Mt Taranaki, giving a clue about the heritage of<br />
the people who built the Pa.<br />
This huge stone structure would have required <strong>co</strong>nsiderable<br />
labour, time and stone working expertise to build. Some of the<br />
walls would have extended upward of 14 feet high and giant<br />
excavations cut through solid rock. Many other large Pa around<br />
the <strong>co</strong>untry fall into the same category. Turuturumokai Pa in<br />
Hawera, with evidence of a labyrinth of underground tunnels<br />
would have taken thousands of labourers to <strong>co</strong>nstruct and<br />
defend, its size presumably intended to protect a very large<br />
population: How <strong>co</strong>uld a small migration of Polynesians<br />
in 1300AD build these and why? None were built in their homelands,<br />
where warfare was rife.<br />
Moa, Rats and Stone Buildings:<br />
The figures simply don’t add up to a Short Chronology. It seems<br />
academics are starting to agree. “The timing of the human<br />
dis<strong>co</strong>very and <strong>co</strong>lonization of New Zealand” (2007), a paper<br />
by professors of the University of Waikato and Massey, including<br />
Prof. John Flenley, re<strong>co</strong>gnises the Long Chronology as “the<br />
most plausible hypothesis.” (available online at www.sciencedirect.<strong>co</strong>m)<br />
When will we get to see this <strong>co</strong>nfirmed in our history books,<br />
government websites (used for school projects) and tourist<br />
guidebooks?
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New Zealand For Sale Again & Again…<br />
Part II<br />
“a source of endless litigation<br />
and disagreement between the<br />
two races”?<br />
These words were penned by the ‘Protector of Natives’<br />
Rev. George Clarke in 1842. Clarke was referring to the<br />
position in law of Maori dispossessed of their lands by<br />
<strong>co</strong>nquering iwi, but they have a prophetic ring for New<br />
Zealand today. The Waitangi Tribunal has been sitting for 35<br />
years, a bewildering process that to many New Zealanders<br />
seems an endless handing over of money, Crown Land and<br />
assets to claimants. The ‘Grievance Gravy Train’ perception is<br />
widely believed, as over the years, there have been numerous<br />
successful claims for land that can be verified as legally sold or<br />
already paid for in “<strong>Full</strong> and Final Settlement” <strong>co</strong>mpensation,<br />
and documented as such during the 19th and 20th century.<br />
The Waikato Double Compensated<br />
First Time: Tainui’s raupatu (land <strong>co</strong>nfiscation) grievance had<br />
been voluntarily delayed during the Se<strong>co</strong>nd World War and in<br />
1946 a grand hui was held at Turangawaewae. Princess Te Puea<br />
had agreed that there would be monetary settlement, excluding<br />
a ‘land for land’ deal. Tita Wetere attacked the view that “the<br />
spiritual loss of the land” <strong>co</strong>uld be rectified by money, but he was<br />
censured for his stand. The Tainui settlement ac<strong>co</strong>rded the iwi<br />
₤5,000 per annum in perpetuity, and because of the “fine spirit<br />
of the people in a time of war,” a payment of ₤50,000 for the<br />
10 year period since 1936, ₤5,000 paid forthwith and ₤1,000<br />
a year for a further 45 years. After this, the Government settled<br />
with Whakatohea for a lump sum payment of ₤20,000.<br />
At the next elections, the Labour Party received the highest<br />
percentage ever of Maori support. The only point made by the<br />
Parliamentary Opposition was to stress that there should be no<br />
elements in the Waikato-Maniapoto Maori Claims Settlement Act<br />
“which <strong>co</strong>uld lead to future dispute.”<br />
Se<strong>co</strong>nd Time: The first major Waitangi Tribunal settlement of<br />
historical <strong>co</strong>nfiscation claims was agreed in 1995. Waikato-<br />
Tainui’s claims were settled for a package worth $170 million,<br />
in a mixture of cash and Crown-owned land. The settlement<br />
was ac<strong>co</strong>mpanied by a formal apology, delivered by Queen<br />
Elizabeth II in person during her 1995 visit to New Zealand. The<br />
Crown apologised for the invasion of the Waikato and the subsequent<br />
indiscriminate <strong>co</strong>nfiscation of land. Early newspaper<br />
reports relate that the invasion took place to stop attacks by war<br />
parties and the murder of settlers north of the Waikato River and<br />
attacks on Waikato settlers by ‘Kingites.’ When British forces<br />
crossed the Waikato in response, Maori saw it as an act of war.<br />
Ensuing land <strong>co</strong>nfiscations formed the basis of the grievance<br />
cases settled in 1946.<br />
Kaingaroa: Sold and Resold<br />
First Time: Captain Gilbert Mair NZC was a de<strong>co</strong>rated soldier and<br />
surveyor who was well respected by both Maori and Pakeha. In<br />
Taranaki <strong>co</strong>nqueror Chief Te Wherowhero of Waikato became the<br />
first Maori King<br />
1879 the great Kaingaroa Plain, estimated to <strong>co</strong>ntain 120,000<br />
acres, came before the Native Land Court. After lengthy deliberations<br />
(around two years) it was awarded to Ngati Manawa,<br />
whose paramount chief Peraniko Tahawai had guided the<br />
surveyors around the boundaries. Captain Mair wrote in detail<br />
the story of the purchase by the Crown of Kaingaroa in 1879 for<br />
what was then a substantial sum of ₤15,000. Mair described the<br />
ceremony at Galatea where the money was handed over and the<br />
land transfer signed. So important was the occasion, the body<br />
of the by then deceased Peraniko was exhumed from his grave<br />
to ’preside’ over the proceedings. The people were so grateful<br />
for the money, they individually offered a total of ₤600 to Mair<br />
in koha. Though sensitive to the customs, in his position he had<br />
to decline.<br />
Mair wrote: “I read over the deed of cession, explaining at<br />
great length its irrevocable nature. I reminded the tribe of the<br />
ancestral name of Ka-ingaroa (the long enduring home),<br />
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whereas if they accepted<br />
the money I had brought, it<br />
would henceforth be called<br />
Kainga-poto, (the quickly<br />
disappearing wealth). This<br />
saying of mine has since<br />
be<strong>co</strong>me a proverb for all large<br />
sales in the Bay of Plenty… I<br />
strongly urged them to make<br />
adequate reserves, and<br />
eventually, 1700 acres and<br />
three small totara bushes<br />
were cut out, and it’s on one<br />
of these that the carved<br />
house and largest village now<br />
stand…”<br />
Se<strong>co</strong>nd Time: We have <strong>co</strong>pies of the Deeds of Sale for Kaingaroa<br />
Plain, which then had no planted forests. Mair would have been<br />
astounded if he had known that in June 2009 at Turangi, the<br />
biggest Treaty settlement ever took place, when eight iwi were<br />
given 176,000ha of nine forests, including Kaingaroa, and $280<br />
million cash. The total <strong>co</strong>st of the claim to the taxpayer was<br />
around $450 million.<br />
But Wait, There’s More!: The Crown Forest Rental Trust was<br />
set up in 1991 with a fund of $25 million for Maori to pay for<br />
legal enquiry into their claims with the Tribunal, including claims<br />
for Kaingaroa Forest. Cumulative rentals for forests paid by the<br />
government to beneficiaries of the Trust until 1997, when figures<br />
were withdrawn from public scrutiny, exceeded $157 million.<br />
The South Island Sold and<br />
Double Compensated<br />
First Time: The Ngai Tahu or ‘Kemp’ Block – the South Island<br />
of New Zealand - was purchased for the Crown in 1848, but iwi<br />
descendents claimed successfully for <strong>co</strong>mpensation in 1944<br />
and 1998. The 1944 settlement document states:<br />
From the Final Settlement of the Ngaitahu Claim, 15th December<br />
1944: “Whereas the members of the Ngaitahu Tribe and their<br />
descendents have from time to time made certain claims in<br />
respect of the purchase of the Ngaitahu Block by Mr. Kemp on<br />
behalf of the Crown in the year eighteen hundred and forty-eight:<br />
And whereas the persons now interested in the claims have<br />
agreed to accept the payment of the sum of three hundred thousand<br />
pounds… 2. In settlement of all claims and demands which<br />
have been made on His Majesty’s Government in New Zealand<br />
and for the purpose of releasing and discharging His Majesty’s<br />
said Government from any claims or demands which might hereafter<br />
be made on it with respect of, or arising out of, the purchase<br />
of certain lands in the South Island belonging to the Ngaitahu<br />
Tribe, the purchase aforesaid being that referred to under the<br />
heading of “South Island Claims – Kemp’s Purchase… in each<br />
year for a period of thirty years and no longer, the annual sum<br />
of ten thousand pounds, payable on the first day of April in each<br />
year…” Erua Tirikatene wrote in 1946 while establishing a new<br />
Trust Board for Ngaitahu that “my settlement is a final one.”<br />
The Taranaki claims were settled at the same time, with<br />
preambles stating it was “a Final Settlement.”<br />
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Government settled other outstanding claims with a one-off<br />
payment totalling ₤81,550, plus ₤17,000 per annum. The quid<br />
pro quo was that these settlements were “definitely to end the<br />
redressing of grievances.”<br />
Se<strong>co</strong>nd Time: In 1998 Ngai Tahu were given $170 million in a<br />
Waitangi Tribunal settlement for the South Island, plus other<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncessions including long term leases of land at ‘pepper<strong>co</strong>rn<br />
(minimal) rates.’ Rangitane iwi recently won a claim of $300<br />
million settlement for land, including <strong>co</strong>ntrol of the Wairau Bar, a<br />
valuable archaeological site on DOC land.<br />
The Taranaki Maori Claims Act of 1944 gave full settlement<br />
between the Crown and local tribes, but this was disputed by<br />
various Taranaki iwi. Multiple land claims <strong>co</strong>ntinued for<br />
Taranaki, despite a further <strong>Full</strong> and Final Settlement in 1946.<br />
Documentation shows that Taranaki was legally purchased<br />
by the Crown in 1842 from Chief Te Wherowhero of <strong>co</strong>nquering<br />
Waikato tribes.<br />
The Final Settlement of the Ngaitahu<br />
Claim for the South Island, 1944
To the Conquerors, the Spoils<br />
and Double Standards<br />
Maori who had been driven from their homes by inter-tribal war<br />
and returned when they no longer feared for their lives presented<br />
a problem to earlier land settlements. Wishing to be fair, Governor<br />
Hobson asked Protector of Natives George Clarke “what were<br />
the rights of those people displaced by an invading tribe? Did their<br />
rights have precedence over the decision of their vanquishers to<br />
sell land to the Crown?” At the sale of Taranaki by the Waikato<br />
people to the Crown in 1842, he was advised by Clarke: “native<br />
customs throughout the length and breadth of this land has led me<br />
to believe and declare the forfeiture of such right by aborigines so<br />
situated… it is a Maori custom fully established and re<strong>co</strong>gnized…”<br />
He added: “It would establish a dangerous doctrine and <strong>co</strong>nstantly<br />
expose every title to be questioned by any returned slave who might<br />
assert a former right to the land let the period be ever so remote,<br />
and would prove a source of endless litigation and disagreement<br />
between the two races.”<br />
His words on Maori tradition and expectations were not heeded in<br />
succeeding years as survivors of inter-tribal war returned and tried to<br />
reclaim their previous lands, bringing further <strong>co</strong>nflict with settlers.<br />
Song of Sorrow for the People<br />
When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Maori were rapidly on their<br />
way to extinction, their numbers devastated by years of savage<br />
inter-tribal fighting, particularly after the introduction of muskets.<br />
Tribes had lived by the patu (weapon) and were dying by the patu.<br />
It was a merciless way of life. Bullets swung the populace rapidly<br />
toward extinction as the warrior way <strong>co</strong>ntinued. The practise of utu<br />
(revenge), a high infant mortality rate and vulnerability to introduced<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntagious diseases were also sealing their fate. Chiefs who signed<br />
Te Tiriti O Waitangi were influenced by the words of Tamati Waaka<br />
Nene of Ngapuhi who spoke eloquently of the terrible price of intertribal<br />
warfare, urging the chiefs to seek law and order under the<br />
protection of Queen Victoria. The Maori populace was already in<br />
serious decline by 1840, from around 100,000 to just 46,000 in<br />
1870. Tuhawaiki, who applied his moko to the Treaty of Waitangi<br />
expressed his anguish for his people to Rev. George Clarke. His song<br />
of sorrow is re<strong>co</strong>rded in Clarke’s Early Life in New Zealand:<br />
“Look here, Karaka (Clarke) – here and there, and there yonder:<br />
those are all burial places; not ancestral burial places, but those of<br />
this generation. Our parents, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, children<br />
– they lie thick around us.<br />
“We are but a poor remnant now, and the Pakeha will soon see us<br />
all die out…The wave which brought Rauparaha and his allies to the<br />
Strait washed him over to the Southern Island. He went through us,<br />
fighting and burning and slaying. At Kaikoura, at Kaiapoi, and other<br />
of our strongholds, hundreds and hundreds of our people fell, hundreds<br />
more were carried off as slaves, and hundreds died of <strong>co</strong>ld<br />
and starvation in their flight. We are now dotted in families, few and<br />
far between, where we formerly lived as tribes: our children are few<br />
and we cannot rear them.<br />
“But we had a worse enemy even than Rauparaha, and that was<br />
the visit of the Pakeha, with his drink and his disease. You think<br />
us very <strong>co</strong>rrupted, but the very scum of Port Jackson shipped as<br />
whalers or landed as sealers on this <strong>co</strong>ast. They brought us new<br />
plagues, unknown to our fathers, until our people melted away…”<br />
Today, a mix of ethnicities has created a whole new people. Many<br />
choose not to be categorised by race. At the last census, 400,000<br />
people ignored the ethnic categories and wrote ‘New Zealander’ in<br />
the ‘other’ category. Those who defined themselves as ‘Maori’ made<br />
up just 14.6% of the population in the 2006 census. Restoring<br />
pride in all things Maori has played a significant role in reviving the<br />
self-determination of a declining race, but, taken to extremes, what<br />
will the ultimate price of that be? Will it <strong>co</strong>ntinue to be dependence<br />
on welfare and grievance payouts from the people of New<br />
Zealand? Will Maori ever be able to stand on their own feet and<br />
make their way as individuals, as every other New Zealander must?<br />
The present process of <strong>co</strong>mpensation is in grave danger of making<br />
that impossible. Some may gain sudden riches, but in the end,<br />
everyone loses.<br />
We see division on grounds of race sponsored by Government<br />
eagerness to gain political support under MMP, opening a further<br />
disastrous Pandora’s Box. To secure support of the Maori party for<br />
its emission trading scheme, the National Government recently<br />
enabled five Maori <strong>co</strong>rporations to re-open their “<strong>Full</strong> and Final”<br />
settlements. This set a precedence for permanent post-Treaty<br />
assets to be forever eligible for <strong>co</strong>mpensation should they be<br />
affected by government changes relating to forestry, tax law or the<br />
exchange rate, making <strong>Full</strong> and Final settlement impossible.<br />
The present government states their aim is to <strong>co</strong>nclude all<br />
Waitangi Tribunal ‘<strong>Full</strong> and Final Settlements’ by 2014. It’s all been<br />
said before. History shows that the people of New Zealand are fully<br />
justified in fearing that Treaty Settlement as a long-established<br />
institution is here to stay, as a political bargaining point, to haunt<br />
and divide, and financially burden future generations forever.<br />
Those Who Constantly Look Back<br />
Can Never Go Forward.<br />
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Happy Diamond<br />
Jubilee India!<br />
Over 3,000 people gathered at<br />
Manukau’s Telstra Stadium on<br />
Sunday January the 24th to<br />
celebrate the 60th anniversary of India’s<br />
Republic Day. Chief guest was former<br />
Mayor of Manukau Sir Barry Curtis, who<br />
has had a long association with the<br />
Indian <strong>co</strong>mmunity. He unfurled the Indian<br />
fl ag before a parade of <strong>co</strong>lourful groups.<br />
The Indian civilisation had existed peacefully<br />
for thousands of years when the East<br />
India Company gained a foothold in 1600,<br />
starting a spice trade. Colonisation followed,<br />
and along with it came 90 years of<br />
rebellion against the Raj rule. India fi nally<br />
gained independence from the British on<br />
August 15, 1947. The Constitution was<br />
written in English and later translated into<br />
Hindi on January 24, 1950. Its preamble<br />
pledges India to be a “sovereign socialist<br />
secular democratic republic,” with every<br />
citizen guaranteed the right to vote and<br />
fundamental rights protected by a single<br />
integrated judicial system. Republic Day<br />
gives Indians throughout the world an<br />
opportunity to <strong>co</strong>mmemorate the sacrifi ces<br />
of those who stood up for independence,<br />
including Mahatma Ghandi, and to celebrate<br />
the tremendous progress made by the<br />
nation since gaining independence.<br />
Thanks to Jeet Suchdev and S.K. Singh for the photograhs.<br />
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Special guests (left): Dr Bruce Hucker, Sir Barry Curtis, Lady June Hillary,<br />
Dr Satendra Singh, Ganges Singh, J.B. Singh and Hon Ross Robertson MP<br />
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Enthusiastic Response to<br />
Lucky Shopper Competition<br />
Big Catamaran Prize Won!<br />
Manjit (left) and Harry Singh from Drive Thru Liquor Centre<br />
Pukekohe with Lucky Shopper winner Kirstin MacPherson<br />
Kirstin MacPherson of Pukekohe is all set to “Live the Dream!”<br />
Kirstin is the winner of elocal magazine’s Lucky Shopper Competition<br />
(Jan-Feb editions). Her stunning prize is a day cruise for<br />
herself and 11 friends on the Hauraki Gulf on the 38ft luxury<br />
catamaran ‘Cruczar.’<br />
There was a huge response to the <strong>co</strong>ntest, with Kirstin’s lucky<br />
voucher drawn from over 3000 entries by Community Constable<br />
Noel Surrey. The winning ticket was placed in the <strong>co</strong>mpetition<br />
box at Drive Thru Liquor Centre Pukekohe.<br />
“It’s the first time I’ve ever won anything,” says Kirstin, clearly<br />
blown away by her unexpected good fortune. “Lynette at the<br />
Liquor Centre en<strong>co</strong>uraged me to enter the <strong>co</strong>mpetition. She<br />
asked if I had the receipt. I never keep receipts, because I’ve<br />
never won anything before. I didn’t believe it when elocal rang<br />
to say I had won!”<br />
For Megan’s Sake<br />
Stem Cell Treatment ‘Amazing’<br />
Three months on from her visit to the clinic in Germany for stem<br />
cell treatment, Megan’s progression is nothing short of amazing.<br />
It’s the little things that are significant to Mike and Jackie,<br />
like being able to call Megan’s name and have her turn her<br />
around to look at them, or Megan running her hands through<br />
her hair, a task that was impossible only six months ago.<br />
Megan’s health has improved greatly as well, from a little girl<br />
who was <strong>co</strong>ntinuously sick, she now only gets sick about once a<br />
month and her little body is able to fight off the infection faster.<br />
After struggling for years to put on weight, Megan has successfully<br />
achieved this after her treatment.<br />
A se<strong>co</strong>nd procedure in Germany is essential in order to help<br />
Megan progress further and this is scheduled in July this year.<br />
The Feltons are “almost there” with the <strong>co</strong>sts of the se<strong>co</strong>nd<br />
trip and treatment, and more <strong>co</strong>ntributions will ensure this<br />
vital treatment takes place. Mike and Jackie would like to<br />
say a warm, heart-felt “thanks” to all involved in getting<br />
Megan to Germany for the treatment that has made such<br />
a huge difference to her life. If you would like to help by<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntributing to her July trip for follow up treatment please visit<br />
www.formeganssake.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
Drive Thru Liquor Centre Pukekohe was the major sponsor of<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mpetition. Manager Harry Singh: “We are delighted that<br />
Kirstin has won. For us at the shop, it’s been very successful,<br />
a different, original <strong>co</strong>ncept and really good marketing. We<br />
would be happy to be involved again in an elocal <strong>co</strong>mpetition<br />
like this.”<br />
<strong>Elocal</strong> would like to thank participating retailers for helping<br />
create a buzz in town and making Kirstin’s win possible.<br />
Thanks to: Drive Thru Liquor Centre Pukekohe, catamaran<br />
owner Warren Brown, ProBuilt Village Stone, Beds R Us,<br />
David Reid Homes, Brighouse Design,<br />
Images Medispa, Halliwell’s Shoes,<br />
Robert Harris Pukekohe/Ormiston,<br />
du Plessis Heard Properties, Koke’s<br />
Satay Noodle House, My Local Butcher,<br />
PS Automotive, MJ Hair Design, Lewis’<br />
For Fashion and A1 Homes.<br />
elocal Editor Mykeljon Winckel with Constable<br />
Noel Surrey, who drew the winning ticket<br />
Shopper winner Kirstin MacPherson<br />
Amazing progress from Megan<br />
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Auckland Super City<br />
By Ganges Singh Q.S.M. J.P<br />
It would seem that the greater Auckland City is a beast that<br />
cannot be stopped.<br />
Franklin is about to be swallowed up, and we stand to lose a particular<br />
identity as well as our special place in the wider aspects<br />
of the region’s <strong>co</strong>ntrol. This has <strong>co</strong>me to be despite the best<br />
efforts of our Franklin Mayor Mark Ball and others who painstakingly<br />
pointed out the pitfalls for our <strong>co</strong>mmunity of a merger.<br />
Can I suggest that the name of Franklin be retained? At least<br />
in any boards that arise from the ashes of our area, something<br />
that is ours can be retained intact. Also, any local assets should<br />
be held in trust, so that local residents can decide in future if<br />
these are to be disposed.<br />
It is surprising that our area is to be divided into three separate<br />
pieces – what is the sense in that for a <strong>co</strong>mmunity that has<br />
a proven re<strong>co</strong>rd as an innovative<br />
and strong area?<br />
Ministerial decree or not, we<br />
need to preserve some aspects<br />
of Franklin’s past, and at least<br />
salvage something in this new<br />
arrangement. It is important that<br />
the people of Franklin remember<br />
that there will be only one member<br />
from our area in the super<br />
city <strong>co</strong>uncil. How to select this<br />
member is therefore, of immense<br />
significance, as well as the local<br />
board members.<br />
I have watched this <strong>co</strong>mmunity grow, develop into various significant<br />
ways, always supported by a proud, active region. Any<br />
new board that develops should strive to maintain Franklin’s<br />
uniqueness. We stand to lose everything otherwise.<br />
Auckland’s new Southern Boundary.<br />
eLocal Joke of the month winners from February<br />
Congratulations to Stan who sent in the winning joke<br />
for elocal’s Joke of the Month and receives a $20<br />
café voucher!<br />
A married <strong>co</strong>uple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th<br />
wedding anniversary in a quiet romantic little restaurant. Suddenly<br />
a tiny, yet beautiful little fairy appeared on their table.<br />
She said “For being such an exemplary married <strong>co</strong>uple and for<br />
being loving to each other for all this time, I will grant you each<br />
a wish.”<br />
The wife answered, “Oh, I want to travel around the world with<br />
my darling husband.”<br />
The fairy waved her magic wand and - poof! – two tickets for the<br />
Queen Mary II appeared in her hands.<br />
The husband thought for a moment: “Well, this is all very romantic,<br />
but an opportunity like this will never <strong>co</strong>me again. I’m<br />
sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger<br />
than me.”<br />
The wife, and the fairy, were deeply disappointed, but a wish<br />
is a wish.<br />
So the fairy waved her magic wand and poof!.. the husband<br />
became 92 years old.<br />
The moral of this story? Men who are ungrateful should remember<br />
that fairies are female!<br />
We received this joke from nine year old Mali-Marie<br />
Newman which she made up herself. We liked your<br />
creativity Mali, so are publishing your joke as well,<br />
as runner-up.<br />
Q ”What did one <strong>co</strong>w say to the other when he saw his mate<br />
picking up boxes?<br />
A “Are you moooooving mate?”<br />
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Now the leader of a team that<br />
is a force to be reckoned<br />
with, Sally Clark briefly describes<br />
her background and then offers<br />
advice and further information<br />
in relation to last months article ‘NZ<br />
First Right ‘Hear’ in Franklin.’<br />
After a year at Franklin District Council,<br />
Sally decided she wanted to move<br />
onto new challenges but stay within<br />
the local government sector. Her<br />
move to Manukau City Council’s call centre provided the groundwork<br />
for her current position as Team Leader with the New Zealand<br />
Relay Service, a job she describes as “the best job in the world,<br />
working with the best team in the world.”<br />
What does the service do?: The service offered is unique within<br />
New Zealand and provides opportunities for those who are<br />
hearing impaired, deaf, or have a speech impairment to be able to<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmunicate via telephone or the internet.<br />
Who can use the service?: The service can be used by anyone<br />
who is profoundly deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired.<br />
More information on Speech Impairment: This service enables<br />
a person with speech impairment to <strong>co</strong>mmunicate over the<br />
telephone using his or her own voice or voice synthesizer. For<br />
example, a person who might use this service <strong>co</strong>uld be someone<br />
who is unable to speak clearly, maybe after having a stroke or<br />
brain injury etc. The Relay Assistants have received training which<br />
ensures that most types of speech impairments will be heard and<br />
understood.<br />
Who can use the service?: As the service is available 24/7 and<br />
all calls are <strong>co</strong>mpletely <strong>co</strong>nfidential, the service is an excellent tool<br />
for doing business. The service is opening up doors for business<br />
transactions to take place, where previously this has been a barrier.<br />
The service can also be used personally to <strong>co</strong>ntact a business,<br />
for example to arrange a doctor’s appointment, buy parts for<br />
vehicles, making a restaurant reservation or a hair appointment.<br />
What about toll calls and calls to mobile phones?: National calls<br />
are free, it is part of the provided service. All that is needed for international<br />
and mobile calls is a calling card that you can pick up from<br />
any supermarket or petrol station, so you choose a calling card that<br />
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own Eden<br />
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Bokashi Systems.<br />
Demonstrations will be held March-April<br />
Friday March 12th Waiuku Twilight Market<br />
6pm-7.30pm<br />
Saturday March 20th, Petals n Pots 10am-11am.<br />
Saturday April 10th, Worms R Us, 257 Linwood Road,<br />
Karaka (Karaka Kitchen Café)<br />
We are Keen to help you find a easy recycling solution<br />
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The Police<br />
– Looking<br />
After Our<br />
Community<br />
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One thing I believe few recruits think about when preparing<br />
to join the Police is the job we often have of informing<br />
relatives when a sudden death has occurred. It is a<br />
job all Police Officers get to do. It is never an experience to look<br />
forward to. No one is ever satisfied afterwards that they have<br />
done it well but it is very easy to make a mess of it.<br />
Sometimes it involves people we know and events that we were<br />
personally involved in. But often it involves people that we have<br />
never met or events that have happened in another part of the<br />
<strong>co</strong>untry (or the world). It is not done over the telephone. The local<br />
Police get to pass on the sad news and deal with the initial reaction<br />
face to face. How people react when they receive the news<br />
of the death of a loved one is variable. It ranges from no apparent<br />
reaction to resignation; disbelief to hysteria. I have seen mothers<br />
re<strong>co</strong>il in horror at the mere sight of a uniformed Police Officer on<br />
the doorstep because their child was not home. They were expecting<br />
the worst. Sometimes our visit was not about anything like that<br />
and it was not hard to calm them down.<br />
My reason for beginning with this very Police perspective is that<br />
while death is ultimately unavoidable for us all it is easier for the<br />
survivors to accept if every precaution has been taken to avoid<br />
stupid risks when outdoors. I am aiming this article at the people<br />
who might be thinking such thoughts as: “She’ll be right.” “It will<br />
be okay just this once” or “I haven’t got time to prepare more<br />
thoroughly.” The silliest one is, “It won’t happen to me.” What<br />
makes you so special?<br />
You are the ones who have actual <strong>co</strong>ntrol over whether or not things<br />
go badly wrong when you are holidaying or enjoying your favourite<br />
recreation. The people waiting at home for you to return do not have<br />
that <strong>co</strong>ntrol. All they can do is give good safety advice (sometimes<br />
called nagging) like, “Don’t forget to wear your life jacket” and ask<br />
searching questions like, “Have you checked the weather report?”<br />
The people at home who are sometimes accused of nagging need<br />
to be listened to even when they don’t get their tone of voice quite<br />
right. They will say that al<strong>co</strong>hol and other drugs do not mix well with<br />
many things; such as swimming, boating, shooting or driving/riding<br />
anything with a motor. Experience has proved them to be <strong>co</strong>rrect.<br />
If you are going to play hard, leave the relaxing with a beer for<br />
after all the toys have been put away and there is no more travel<br />
planned until tomorrow. Good recreation shouldn’t need enhancing<br />
with al<strong>co</strong>hol. It can be best savoured with a clear head and a body<br />
still capable of feeling pain.<br />
Do have all the fun you can handle but know when to stop (or not<br />
start) so that you will be around next year and still in one piece . There<br />
will usually be another time if you plan well and handle things right.<br />
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Its All Go!!<br />
The interior design classes have started and are going very well.<br />
If you are interested in joining me next term, please email,<br />
phone or check the website for details. These classes are<br />
designed to be fun and informative and are limited to 8 people.<br />
Term 2 starts on the 21st April and will run for 8 weeks. I am also taking<br />
two tours in <strong>co</strong>njunction with the New Zealand House and Garden House<br />
tour. The first is to view 10 Auckland homes on the 12th March. Total <strong>co</strong>st<br />
is $110.00 which includes transport and entry tickets to the venues.<br />
The se<strong>co</strong>nd is to 10 homes in the Omaha/Matakana area on the 26th March,<br />
total <strong>co</strong>st is $120.00, includes transport and entry tickets to the venues.<br />
This is a fabulous way to explore different styles of design and to<br />
gather ideas for your own projects, or simply just have a wonderful<br />
day out with like minded people. We will travel to each home in an<br />
air-<strong>co</strong>nditioned mini <strong>co</strong>ach with an experienced driver. Booking is<br />
essential as it is limited to 10 passengers. For more info phone,<br />
email or check out the web site. I will be running tours on a regular<br />
basis, so watch for the April tour.<br />
The front room of 12 Wesley Street has been waiting for that special<br />
someone to fill it and we have finally found them.<br />
FRONTROOM<br />
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March 18th is a red letter day for Pukekohe as we<br />
wel<strong>co</strong>me the opening of a new <strong>co</strong>ntemporary art<br />
gallery in our area. FRONTROOM is dedicated to<br />
providing a showcase for artists and artisans to<br />
present their work and offer the public the opportunity<br />
to purchase unique and original artworks.<br />
FRONTROOM’s objective is to establish a venue with a point of difference<br />
representing a variety of <strong>co</strong>ntemporary art forms and styles.<br />
Running lines of select high quality products will also be available in<br />
keeping with the themes or programmes planned by the curators.<br />
FrontRoom’s themes or programmes will change and rotate on a<br />
regular basis so as to always have fresh new work on show and to<br />
ensure <strong>co</strong>ntinuing interest for both artists and the public.<br />
The curators, Su Walker, a graduate of Manukau School of Visual<br />
Arts with a Bachelor of Visual Art and Jennifer Stewart, who is<br />
currently in her final year of the same degree, met through a mutual<br />
friend. Their <strong>co</strong>mbined talents and interests have fostered a friendship<br />
that allows the two women to <strong>co</strong>llaborate successfully. They<br />
believe that a <strong>co</strong>ntemporary art gallery will fill a niche in our area<br />
that will be beneficial to both artists and observers alike.<br />
FrontRoom is intended to be a place of creative interest offering an<br />
alternative source of art work to <strong>co</strong>mplment one’s lifestyle.<br />
Looking forward to hearing from you, any <strong>co</strong>mments queries or questions,<br />
please email me.<br />
Tip for the Month: White is the new black!!<br />
Helen<br />
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Are You Meeting<br />
Life’s Challenges<br />
with Energy and<br />
Action? Gil Garchow<br />
Are you trying to find inspiration, the drive and support to do something<br />
differently in your life?<br />
Are you ready to step into being your best?<br />
This is where partnering with a Lifestyle Coach can get you to where<br />
you would like to be.<br />
So what is a Lifestyle Coach? As a <strong>co</strong>ach I <strong>co</strong>nsider myself a qualified<br />
supportive partner in my client’s journey; as opposed to a mentor<br />
who tells you the way or a <strong>co</strong>unsellor or therapist who picks you up<br />
when you trip.<br />
Coaching is a very positive experience. It is not about ‘fixing’ ourselves<br />
– it is more enhancing, growing and developing ourselves to<br />
get more focus and fulfilment from our lives.<br />
It is also more than setting goals; (however goals are important as<br />
without goal posts how can you expect to s<strong>co</strong>re)? It’s about understanding<br />
that what we think and do affects the results we create. A<br />
Coach can be our champion as we realign ourselves, get us either<br />
back on track or forge a new one. It is about understanding and<br />
developing the ‘who’ of us, the ‘how’ we do things and the ‘what’ of<br />
what we want.<br />
Whether you are an individual or business wanting to find structure,<br />
seek more balance in your life, to turn down your stress, or design<br />
your long term visions into practical short term steps – I invite you<br />
to meet with me for a <strong>co</strong>ffee and talk about how you can really get<br />
what you want.<br />
Available <strong>co</strong>urses:<br />
Reach for the Stars – a practical ‘Goal Getting’ <strong>co</strong>urse<br />
resulting in direction in all aspects of our lives. Goals inject<br />
possibility, passion and drive on our journey<br />
Women in Action - A 6 week <strong>co</strong>urse for women wishing to gain<br />
more <strong>co</strong>nfidence, build self esteem, <strong>co</strong>nnect with our intuition, find<br />
purpose and passion, develop positive new habits and direction.<br />
Next month we will explore how <strong>co</strong>aching can enhance both<br />
success and wellbeing within businesses and organisations.<br />
People, passion and possibility – a powerful <strong>co</strong>mbination.<br />
Contact Gil on 09 238 9960, e-mail gil@<strong>co</strong>achingbydesign.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>,<br />
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Good and Bad Fat<br />
By Cees Hekelaar<br />
FAT = BAD. FATTY ACIDS = GOOD.<br />
There’s a lot of talk about good and bad fat. We now know that<br />
it is important to avoid animal fats. Fats that we find primarily<br />
in meat and dairy products.<br />
But just as it is important to avoid these fats, it is equally important to<br />
<strong>co</strong>nsume good fats that <strong>co</strong>me from plants and fish.<br />
We <strong>co</strong>mmonly know these as Omega 3 and –6 and –9 fatty acids.<br />
They are essential to <strong>co</strong>nsume, as we are not able to metabolise them<br />
ourselves.<br />
Omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids (EFAs) are abundantly present<br />
in Flaxseed Oil and they are important for maintaining optimum health.<br />
EFAs are the main structural <strong>co</strong>mponents of all cell membranes and<br />
are necessary for the production of prostaglandins, hormone-like<br />
substances, which are beneficial for your:<br />
Skin <strong>co</strong>ndition • Cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels<br />
• Circulation • Joint health • Immune system<br />
The presence of plant oils in your diet will transport important<br />
fat-soluble vitamins and minerals into your circulation and cells.<br />
It is clear that EFAs are a most important part of our daily diet to maintain<br />
the body’s ability to defend itself against environmental pollutions and<br />
other influences that may lead to serious diseases. Organically grown<br />
Waihi Bush flaxseed oil provides a highest quality half litre bottle.<br />
The first week take 1 tablespoon in your daily cereal breakfast and from<br />
the 2nd week, 2 tablespoons.<br />
If the taste is not to your liking, it is possible to use capsules.<br />
A German doctor, Dr. Johanna Budwig, has developed a diet based on<br />
adding Flaxseed Oil and low fat <strong>co</strong>ttage cheese, <strong>co</strong>ntaining sulphur-rich<br />
protein and calcium, to our daily intake.<br />
This diet showed great results, by improving people’s immune system,<br />
in preventing development of cancer, <strong>co</strong>ronary heart disease and skin<br />
disorders.<br />
Other very important EFAs are:<br />
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), which gives us the fatty acid GLA, most important<br />
for women’s hormonal balance, helping with PMS and Menopausal<br />
disorders. It will also result in a beautiful skin <strong>co</strong>ndition.<br />
Fish Oil. Who has not heard of Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA? They<br />
are so well known and well researched for Joint Mobility and Cardiovascular<br />
health. But don’t underestimate their importance for your eyes and<br />
as necessary building blocks and protection of your nervous system.<br />
Due to their instability the EPO and Fish Oil are only available in capsules<br />
and not in bottles like flaxseed oil.<br />
This is only a brief explanation about healthy plant oils. If you have any<br />
more questions on this subject feel free to call my friendly, experienced<br />
and knowledgeable staff, or me on 09 2387806, or see me at the Way<br />
of Life Health Shop, 68 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe. (Did you know that<br />
we have our own <strong>co</strong>nvenient car park at the back entrance, adjacent to<br />
Countdown’s car park)<br />
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National Urban Search and Rescue Training<br />
Friday 05 March - Sunday 07 March 8am-5pm<br />
We are looking for volunteers to ‘hide’ for our search dogs to find. We<br />
would love to hear from people of all ages who are interested in the<br />
outdoors and don’t mind dogs. Contact Alana or Steve - Phone 027 331<br />
3339 or 09 238 4349 or e-mail steve_lana@hotmail.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Pukekohe Christian School Gala<br />
Saturday 13 March 8:30am-2:30pm<br />
This is our annual ‘ fun family event’ food, rides, white elephant, auction,<br />
books and more. Mark this date on your calendar now so you don’t miss<br />
out. Contact Miriam Kaijser Phone 238 0633 or e-mail jmkaijser@xnet.<br />
<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>, www.pcsschool.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
Pukekohe Health Expo<br />
Saturday 13 March - Sunday 14 March 9am-4pm<br />
Pukekohe Town Hall. For the people of the Franklin and surrounding<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmunities, we are offering an opportunity to experience, learn and talk<br />
to Professionals and Practitioners about Health and being able to make<br />
healthy lifestyle choices. Contact Tamara - Phone 09 235 8648 or e-mail<br />
smiling.dragon@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>, www.franklinhealth.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>/expo.html<br />
Limestone Downs Charity Trail Ride<br />
Sunday 14 March 8:30am-3pm<br />
Limestone Downs charity trail bike ride with all proceeds going to Te<br />
Kohanga School. Kids can enjoy their own track (with the supervision<br />
of an adult) and for those <strong>co</strong>nfident and over the age of 18 there is a<br />
30km trail along farmland. Contact Andrew or James at <strong>Full</strong> Throttle<br />
Motorcycles – Phone 09 238 5384, www.ftm.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Mauku 10km & 5km Run and Walk<br />
Sunday 21 March 7:30am<br />
Race headquarters are at Mauku Primary School, 389 Union Road,<br />
Mauku. Join us for either a 5 or 10km run or a 5 or 10km walk. Entry<br />
forms are available from Mauku School, late entries available on the<br />
day. Prize giving to follow at race headquarters. Contact Jane Wil<strong>co</strong>x or<br />
Janine Taylor – Phone Jane 09 236 3012, Janine Taylor 09 2363654 or<br />
e-mail admin@mauku.school.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Regular Events<br />
Franklin Country Market - Pokeno<br />
Sundays Weekly 9am - 4pm<br />
Set in the paddock in the main street in Pokeno this market is a true<br />
<strong>co</strong>untry experience in the Franklin area. Tempting stalls, Live music<br />
performed, delicious food. New Stallholders Wel<strong>co</strong>me! Contact<br />
Roger Vincent – Phone 09 238 8831 wodger@slingshot.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>,<br />
www.franklinmarkets.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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Saturdays Weekly 8am - 12pm<br />
Fishmarket, Fruit & Veges, Books, Fast Food, Flowers, Pre-loved<br />
furniture and items, Jewellery, Clothing, Honey, Organics, Bric-a-Brac.<br />
Carboot stalls available from $10 a site. Fundraising stalls FREE.<br />
Massey Avenue. Contact Roger Vincent Phone 09 238 8831or e-mail<br />
wodger@slingshot.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>, www.franklinmarkets.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Franklin Toastmasters<br />
Mondays Fortnightly 22 February 7pm - 9pm<br />
Fortnightly meetings - Mondays in the Concert Chambers at Pukekohe<br />
Town Hall. Guests most wel<strong>co</strong>me. Contact Gil or Andy Phone - 09 238<br />
9960 or 09 235 8896 or e-mail franklin@toastmasters.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
www.toastmasters.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Hillpark S<strong>co</strong>ttish Country Dance Club<br />
Wednesdays Weekly 7:30pm - 10pm<br />
S<strong>co</strong>ttish Country Dance Classes held weekly in South Auckland. Learn<br />
to dance while improving your fitness and socialising at the same time.<br />
No partner necessary. Suitable for all ages from teenagers upwards.<br />
Contact Heather Hine Phone 09 267 6375 or e-mail hhine@or<strong>co</strong>n.net.<br />
<strong>nz</strong>, www.rscds<strong>nz</strong>b.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Waiuku Dirt Track Club - Race Meeting<br />
Sunday 07 March and Sunday 21 March - 10am<br />
Cnr Hill & Eastern Drain Rds AkaAka - Come & have a fun filled family day<br />
out watching Dirt Track Racing at its finest. The view is fantastic from<br />
the hill, food is available onsite or pack a picnic lunch racing starts at<br />
approx 10am - We hope to see you there…. Don’t forget the Sunscreen.<br />
Contact Les Thomas (Club President) – Phone 027 275 3667 or e-mail<br />
waiukudtc@yahoo.<strong>co</strong>m, www.waiuku.net.<strong>nz</strong>/wdtc<br />
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DIRECTORY INDEX<br />
AUTOMOTIVE<br />
BUILDING & MAINTENANCE<br />
BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
EDUCATION & TRAINING<br />
FOOD & DRINK<br />
HEALTH & BEAUTY<br />
HOME & GARDEN<br />
INDUSTRIAL<br />
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY<br />
SECURITY<br />
SHOPPING<br />
SPORTS & LEISURE<br />
BUILDING & MAINTENANCE<br />
A1 HOMES A1 homes is a national <strong>co</strong>mpany based on home living<br />
practicality, utilising quality material supply, for a low-<strong>co</strong>st purpose-built<br />
structure that will last. Ranging from kit through to shell only ‘lockup’,<br />
to <strong>Full</strong> Build options – A1 homes offers over 55 plans. Contact:<br />
Tony Smith Location: 2 Great South Road, Takanini Email: tony.<br />
smith@a1homes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238 1000 Mobile: 021 880 380<br />
Web: www.a1homes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
SHOW HOME:<br />
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online Contact: David Griggor Location: McPherson Road, Drury,<br />
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Phone: 09 294 6065 Fax: 09 294 6075 Web: www.goldenhomes.<br />
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AUTOMOTIVE<br />
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DAVID REID HOMES COUNTIES UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. In<br />
the building industry it is impossible to replace experience. The<br />
traditional building skills of the past are more important today<br />
than they have ever been. Brendon Hamill the owner of David<br />
Reid Homes Counties Limited has been building quality homes for<br />
the last 20 years. Contact: Brendon Hamill Location: 17 Hinau<br />
Road, Papakura Email: brendon.hamill@davidreidhomes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Phone: 09 298 2750 Fax: 09 298 2755 Mobile: 021 679 445<br />
Web: www.davidreidhomes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NEW SHOW HOME<br />
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PLATINUM HOMES LIMITED Pukekohe showhome now open at 73<br />
In a Ville Drive for viewing. Platinum Homes have over 70 standard<br />
plans and 100s of alterations available including the Alpha Series<br />
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Contact: Sales Team Location: 73 Ina Ville Drive, Pukekohe,<br />
Franklin Email: <strong>co</strong>unties@platinumhomes<strong>nz</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238<br />
7777 Fax: 09 238 7757 Web: www.platinumhomes<strong>nz</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
154 Manukau Rd Pukekohe Ph: 09 238 3832<br />
COUNTIES MUFFLERS For exhausts, mufflers, radiators (new,<br />
repairs/re<strong>co</strong>res), brakes and towbars for your car, digger, tractor, and<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmercial vehicles, get a free quote from Counties Mufflers. Small team<br />
means <strong>co</strong>mpetitive prices. Quality workmanship. Top of the line parts<br />
and products. Proven reputation. Contact: Derek Price Location:<br />
154 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Email: perftra<strong>nz</strong>@ihug.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Phone: 09 238 3832 Fax: 09 238 3897<br />
PUKEKOHE<br />
RADIATOR SPECIALISTS LTD<br />
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PUKEKOHE RADIATOR SPECIALISTS LTD Providing you with prompt,<br />
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OFFER: Free evaluation and quotes Contact: Brian Robinson<br />
Location: 17 Massey Ave, Pukekohe Email: toni@rainbowpark.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Phone: 09 238 6383 Fax: 09 238 6318<br />
FINEWAY CONSTRUCTION LTD Locally owned and operated Fineway<br />
Construction Ltd has been building for housing firms in Counties for<br />
several years. Fineway offers total building maintenance part or<br />
whole job including builders, pavers, electricians, plumbers, drain<br />
layers, roofers, tilers and fencers for total fitouts for bathrooms<br />
SPECIAL OFFER: Free No Obligation Quote Contact: Brendon Hamill<br />
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VAN DER PUTTEN BUILDERS LTD Van der Putten Builders Ltd has<br />
been building quality homes for over 20 years, many of them winning<br />
awards. Even more importantly though, is understanding and building<br />
to the needs of each individual home owner. Contact: Harry and Karen<br />
Van Der Putten Location: Pukekohe Email: vanderputten@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Phone: 09 238 5721 Mobile: 027 474 8621<br />
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DEMOLITION PLUS /COUNTIES BUILDING DEPOT Are you a home<br />
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vinyl ,farm gates. Contact: Linda and Robbie McDonald Location:<br />
227 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Email: demolitionplus@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Phone: 09 239 0910 Fax: 09 239 0910 Mobile: 027 497 8619<br />
Web: www.demolitionplus.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
ELECTRICIAN<br />
COLLETT<br />
ELECTRICAL LTD<br />
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS<br />
David Collett<br />
Registered Electrical Inspector<br />
0274 968800<br />
Servicing Franklin Since 1979<br />
COLLETT ELECTRICAL We offer a reliable, quality service for the<br />
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maintenance, breakdown service, pump & <strong>co</strong>ntrol, appliance testing<br />
and certification, surge & spike protection and data & <strong>co</strong>mmunication<br />
installation. SERVICING THE FRANKLIN AREA SINCE 1979. Contact:<br />
David Collett Location: 15 Henderson Ave, Tuakau Email:<br />
d.j.<strong>co</strong>llett@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 236 8693 Fax: 09 236 8647<br />
Mobile: 027 496 8800<br />
BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
ACCOUNTING<br />
Pukekohe 7 Hall St. 09 238 8077<br />
CHATFIELD & CO LTD - CHATERED ACCOUNTANTS offer: Business<br />
& Management Ac<strong>co</strong>unts, Trust & Asset Protection, Business<br />
Appraisals & Valuations, Taxation Advice, Farm Ac<strong>co</strong>unting, Financing<br />
Reviews & Bank Proposals, GST Returns, PAYE, Liquidation &<br />
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Projections & Budgeting. Location: 7 Hall Street, Pukekohe Email:<br />
marion@chatfield.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238 8077 Fax: 09 238 9030<br />
Web: www.chatfield.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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Mobile: 0272 499 443<br />
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THECLA JOHNSTONE & ASSOCIATES LIMITED MYOB and<br />
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238 8925 Fax: 09 238 8525 Mobile: 027 249 9443 or 021 731 310<br />
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DEMAC PAYROLL has over 20 years experience, specializing<br />
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SPECIAL OFFER: Initial <strong>co</strong>nsultation FREE Contact: Mark & Debbi<br />
Chamberlain Location: 16 Montgomery Avenue, Pukekohe Email:<br />
demacpay@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238 6224 Fax: 09 238 6228<br />
Mobile: 027 279 8580 Web: www.demacpay.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
INSURANCE<br />
SENECA INSURANCE BROKERS Contact: Mark Davie Location: 12<br />
Seddon Street, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 5188 Fax: 09 238 5189<br />
Mobile: 021 343 335<br />
EDUCATION & TRAINING<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION<br />
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Students WELCOME<br />
10 A King Street, Pukekohe ph. 09 238 9171<br />
0800 888 674 or visit www.kipmcgrath.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
PUKEKOHE KIP MCGRATH EDUCATION CENTRE is an after school<br />
tutoring service that provides a positive and supportive A learning<br />
environment that promotes self esteem, boosts every child’s<br />
<strong>co</strong>nfidence and helps them achieve their personal best. Our tutors<br />
are all teachers and have a wide range of experience and skills.<br />
Contact: Chris Beal Location: 10a King Street, Pukekohe Email:<br />
bealfamily@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238 9171 Mobile: 021 116 5919<br />
Web: www.kipmcgrath.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
FOOD & DRINK<br />
CATERING<br />
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Ph/fax: 09 238 7788<br />
Cnr Massey Ave & Graham St Pukekohe<br />
PUKEKOHE LIQUOR CENTRE (DRIVE THRU) Pukekohe Liquor has<br />
been providing a retail service to surrounding areas since 1996 and<br />
is expanding their service into providing beverage, wine and spirits for<br />
your up and <strong>co</strong>ming event. Email/fax us today with your requirements.<br />
Contact: Harry Singh Location: 6 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe<br />
Email: manager.drivethru@paradise.net.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238 7788<br />
Fax: 09 238 7788 Mobile: 021 781 901<br />
WINING & DINING<br />
PUKEKOHE<br />
0800 666 111 - www.hell.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
open 7 days from 11.30am till late<br />
HELL PIZZA PUKEKOHE It’s a <strong>co</strong>ntradiction of terms that pizzas that<br />
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Location: Stadium Drive, Pukekohe Email: pukekohe@hell.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Phone: 0800 666 111 Fax: 09 239 1666 Mobile: 027 586 5497<br />
Web: www.hell.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
HEALTH & BEAUTY<br />
BEAUTY<br />
09 238 5886<br />
Cnr East St & Valley Rd<br />
Pukekohe<br />
DIOSA HAIR ‘Diosa’ means ‘goddess’ in Spanish and that’s exactly<br />
how you will feel after you step out of this upmarket salon on East<br />
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indulgent environment. You deserve the best. Book your <strong>co</strong>mplimentary<br />
style <strong>co</strong>nsultation today! Contact: Kerryn Muir Location: 3/76 East<br />
Street, Pukekohe Email: diosahair@ihug.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238<br />
5886 Mobile: 021 103 3894<br />
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Phone 09 238 5670<br />
IMAGES MEDISPA An elegant Diamond Award Winning Sanctuary<br />
in the heart of Pukekohe. Our team of 6 therapists are serious<br />
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nails, waxing, electrolysis, Botox, Fillers & Pamper Packages Plus<br />
Contact: Office Location: 100 King Street, Pukekohe Email:<br />
info@imagesmedispa.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> Phone: 09 238 5670 Fax: 09 238 6903<br />
Web: www.imagesmedispa.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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You Beauty<br />
Specialising in the art of Arabic<br />
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Beauty provides a friendly environment<br />
in which to unwind and relax.<br />
Prepare yourself for the lead up<br />
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Contact Jackie now on<br />
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HEALTH SERVICES<br />
PUKEKOHE FAMILY<br />
HEALTH CARE LIMITED<br />
10 West St,<br />
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41-45 Twomey Dr,<br />
Pukekohe<br />
All appointments and enquiries<br />
09 237 0280<br />
PUKEKOHE FAMILY HEALTH CARE Providing <strong>co</strong>mprehensive family<br />
health care in Pukekohe. Visiting on site private Specialist and nurse led<br />
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Get $5 off your next WOF at VTNZ! Contact: Dr Selina Green Location:<br />
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DIAMOND WATER BLASTERS LTD Contact: Dave or Tracey Email:<br />
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REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY<br />
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fax. 09 238 7018<br />
www.barfoot.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
BARFOOT & THOMPSON: MAGGIE JENKS Residential Sales. Specialist<br />
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PUKEKOHE TOWN’S TOP AGENT<br />
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