Pohutukawa Coast Times 05-09-14

FRIDAY September 5 2014 Issue 1076

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Back at the beach she calls home, Papakura MP and Maraetai resident Judith Collins took a quick breather with the PC Times this week as she refo-cuses on her campaign, after falling prey to the Dirty Politics scandal.

Judith Collins who lives at Maraetai Beach with her husband David Wong Tung, stood down as Minister of Justice last Saturday after months of accusations, allegations, leaked communications, and a starring role in the Nicky Hager book Dirty Politics.

Firmly ensconced in her happy corner at Maraetai Beach’s Bach’n Café, Judith remains resolute in her determination to firstly keep hold of the Papakura seat which she has held for National for 12 years, and to clear her name.

The liberation of being able to manage a regular election campaign without the intensifying pressure for resignation is not lost on her, and her energy for that task is undiminished.

“I am really happy to be home,” is Judith’s initial sentiment, grateful for her support from Maraetai, Papakura and beyond.

“My husband and I have been coming down here every weekend to have a coffee and looking at the beach it makes us grateful for what we have.”

“The biggest job I have right now is answering my support emails. I have a stack of them, it’s incredible to think that this has brought out yet more people who want to help with the campaign.”

“These things bring out the worst in people and the best, this is a great time of learning who your friends are and by God do I know who my friends are,” she says.

Judith still counts Blogger Cameron Slater, accused of assisting her with alleged corrupt practices, within her circle of friends but counters his television asser-tion that “Judith always gives back double.”

“He does exaggerate, that’s how he communicates,” she laughs.

“I don’t give back double, I am simply going to stand my ground and not budge because I have not done anything wrong at all. I am not giving an inch on this. I can do that from my base in the electorate where I am from, with the people who have elected me.”

Judith says she not only welcomes an enquiry into all Dirty Politics but actually requested it, thus creat-ing the vacancy in the Justice Portfolio, which she had held since the last election, previously being Minister of Police.

“I said to the Prime Minister we really need an en-quiry into this but I had to stand down for that to take place. I want the enquiry because I will be exonerated and I will be cleared - I am one hundred percent that I have done nothing wrong.”

It is her hope that the New Zealand Police will be involved in the upcoming enquiry.

“I think they will find the people who have stolen

these communications. I think that they will find out who else has been involved, who ha s funded it and they will take action.”

Meanwhile, her Papakura office is open for business and Judith is positive about what she can offer her electorate should she again be successful in this month’s general election.

“This is going to mean I spend more time on the ground doing grassroots work which I love. I am very happy being elected as the MP for Papakura and I am looking forward to being an even better MP.

“I can have more clinic time. As a busy minister I have been six years on

the road, from one end of the country to the other. I know that I have done an awful lot for my electorate; now that I have been a Minister I know how the system works to get better delivery of services I can be even more effective for the people of Papakura.”

The besieged yet resolute MP is not ready to give up on Maraetai, Papakura or clearing her name.

“I am not going to budge an inch, I am staying right here for my vindication.”

At home with Judith!

Papakura MP, and local resident, Judith Collins relaxes at The Bach’n Cafe in Maraetai.

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Thank you, Mr Wal-ton (PC Times letters August 22) for your in-teresting portrayal of Maraetai as it used to be and the changes that have occurred over the years.

There is a another ma-jor contributing factor to the beach’s current situ-ation that I have learnt from discussions with a geologist.

Although there is a su-perficial layer of sand on a beach created by shells, the dominant contributor to a sandy beach is nearby cliffs. As the sandstone cliffs erode the resultant sand builds up on a beach in close proximity.

Certainly humans contribute to the reces-sion of a sandy beach but our contribution is more likely to come from our building of roads around the bot-tom of cliffs, stopping storm water runoff and the prevention of cliff erosion which prevents

the constant renewal of sand.

Another source of beach sand can be from far away. It may have been deposited there eons ago when the structure of the land was quite different. If you look north up the East Coast you will find that the beach sand there was washed from the volcanic plateau by the Waikato River when the river mouth was in the Firth of Thames rather than exiting on the west coast as it does now.

A cliff face is a work in progress; it will con-

tinue to erode by stint of weather and sea action until it reaches a natural angle of repose.

Until it reaches that gentler angle it will con-tinue to contribute to the nearby sandy beaches if allowed to do so.

Certainly Mr Walton’s view is valid, and it is fascinating to hear how the beach once looked, but it is man’s decisions in roadmaking and ero-sion prevention that have made the big dif-ference.

LINDA WILLSBeachlands

Cliffs factor in erosion Tree a hazard

The Maraetai beachfront has been a hive of activity this past week or so as Auckland Council contractors fix all the recent storm damage.

The wharf is being repaired along with the wooden sea-wall. The foreshore behind the wall is being patched up. The wharf repairs will, hopefully, fix the damage from two storms – given that damage from the initial storm still hadn’t been fixed when the second one struck.

The bad news, however, is that the work is literally a fix: it doesn’t seem to address the long term threat to the beach and adjacent road.

Of course, we may go another 10 years before we get another “100 year” storm, during which time the beach and foreshore may be perfectly fine. Or we may not. And judging by the weather patterns of recent times I’m bet-ting on the latter.

The Pohutukawa Coast Community Association is talk-ing of holding a public meeting to discuss the foreshore erosion problem. That’s a very good idea and I hope they would also encourage Beachlands, Kawakawa Bay and Orere Pt residents so come along because it’s a problem

that affects all these communities to some extent.There are some good ideas out there. There’s the sand

dune planting option which has certainly worked well down country while the experimental planning at the east-ern end of Maraetai Beach has shown encouraging results.

There’s the use of man-made groynes and judging from the example at Whitford Pt, Kawakawa Bay, there is evi-dence that this method can also work.

Then there is Len Lavas and his thumping great sea-wall. The article on our front page a couple of weeks ago met with some scepticism as some people suggested that Len had a vested interest in making sure his option gets the nod.

Well, of course he does. His company builds seawalls. But that doesn’t mean he’s wrong.

In my view, all the above options have their merits and it’s time we put all these ideas on the table. I’m sure it would be useful from Auckland Council’s point of view – and especially our Franklin Local Board – to know what local residents’ thoughts are, and especially the long-time residents who have studied the impact of the weather on our beaches over a period of decades.

It will all come down to money. But if the people of Maraetai can show a clear preference on a particular course of action, then at least that’s a start.

It may help prod into action a council that seems to think Auckland City ends at Newmarket.

Take, for example, the report in the New Zealand Herald that the Council plans to spend $40 million fixing the sea-wall between Princes and Queens wharves in downtown Auckland because it could fail in a moderate earthquake.

This in spite of the fact the Council admits the earth-quake risk is low (last time there was a major earthquake in Auckland, anyone?), and that the wall currently poses no physical threat to anyone.

Time to consider long term answers to erosion

ABOVE: A new pile is driven into the sand as part of the repairs to storm-damaged Maraetai Wharf.

We were appalled the other day turning from Karaka Rd into Shelly Bay Rd (Beachlands) as we do everyday – taking pleasure in seeing the bay spread below – to be confronted by a rather straggly type of spruce tree blocking the view.

The roundabout is busy enough at peak times without the hazard of any tree, let alone a really ugly one that left to grow would become a visual obstacle to traffic and completely spoil what is really the entrance to Beachlands.

Please can this be removed as everyone I have spoken to are equally as appalled

ROSE MORGANBeachlands

The editor replies: I agree totally. Eventually the tree will make it diffcult to see approaching traffic. Then there will be ratepayers’ money spent on keeping it pruned.

I’m all for beautifying roundabouts but let’s not lose sight of what they are for: providing safe entry and exit through intersections.

RUGBY RESULTS: Beachlands Marae-tai Junior Rugby Results, August 30:U6 Navy drew with Karaka Black 11-11, Player of the Day (POD) Isabella Smith, Rip of the Day (ROD) Canon Taituha; U6 White lost to Papakura Wasps White 12-11, POD Jackson Reid, ROD Carter Miller; U6 Orange BYE; U7 Navy BYE; U7 Orange beat Papakura Wasps White 14-10, POD James Vierboom, TOD Ame-lia Schimanski; U8 Navy beat Ardmore Marist Green 5-3, POD Logan Roxburgh; U8 Orange drew with Ardmore Marist Blue 6-6, POD George Hardie, TOD Charlie Gilchrist; U9 beat Ma-nurewa 12-7, POD Cruiz Overend, TOD Toby Simpson; U10 lost to Te Kauwhata 10-7, POD Jamie Llewelyn and Harry Gilchrist; U11 beat Ardmore Marist 60-5, POD Cody Johnson, Play of the Day James Claridge.

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been approved by the Franklin Local Board and will be in the new Maraetai School Rd subdivision.

Subdivision developer, The Neil Group Limited, propsoed the two names after consultation with the Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki Tribal Trust and the Beachlands, Maraetai & Districts Historical Society.

‘Herbert Pollard’ was selected from a list of early land owners and family names associated with the area.

Herbert Pollard was a key figure in the community, purchasing land in the 1920s, and was responsible for the development of the Maraetai Beach Estate. He also began planting of the Whitford Forest.

Te Watene Te Makuru was significant to early sales of which this subdivision is a part of and to the Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki Tribal Trust in representing them in the Fairburn Purchase in 1836 in their attempts to hold on to their land.

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Beachlands-Maraetai AFC soccer results, August 30-31:

Counties ManukauKnockout Cup – 1st Team beat South Auckland Rangers Orange Force Kings 2-0, POD Shane Dalton; 1st Team drew with West Auckland 2-2, POD Johnny Rist; Over 35 Lions lost to Manurewa 3-2, POD Praveen; O35 Coasters lost to Mangere United Waituri 1-0, POD Mark Corboy.

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Maraetai Tennis Club is holding its Enrolment Day for the 2014-2015 season on Sunday Sep-tember 14 from 12-4pm at the clubrooms, behind Te Puru Sports Hall.

With an emphasis on having fun playing ten-nis, Maraetai Tennis Club welcomes new members of all abili-ties and the club looks forward to seeing the community enjoying the great facilities on offer.

The club has two syn-thetic turf courts and two hardcourts that are now also being resur-faced in synthetic turf.

There is floodlighting available for extended play in the evenings, a new volleywall for all to enjoy, and all members receive a key to access the courts anytime.

A new and experi-enced coaching staff will help to ensure an exciting season of ten-nis ahead.

The new season kicks off mid-September with organised club play for

all levels. Juniors and Intermedi-

ates play Tuesday eve-nings from 5-7pm and Seniors play Monday and Wednesday morn-ings 9-11am as well as Monday and Tuesday evenings 7-9pm.

Coaching is provid-ed to all members on Thursday afternoons and evenings and new head coach Marcel Thorpe and his coaching crew from Ace Sports is warmly welcomed to the club for the upcom-ing season.

Marcel is passionate about developing junior tennis and will bring a fresh and exciting ap-

proach to the club.Social events through-

out the season will see the continuation of home and away social tennis challenges with neighbours Clevedon Tennis Club, a battle of the bridge tournament between Maraetai and Beachlands residents, plus a number of family social evenings on the

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on Enrolment Day, meet the new coaching crew and join in the fun play-ing tennis.

For further details, contact Maraetai Tennis Club on 021 0827 9118. Enrolments can also be made online by visiting www.maraetaitennis.co.nz

Summer tennis season beckons

The front two courts at Maraetai Tennis Club are being resurfaced in syn-thetic turf.

On Wednesday August 27 Coastguard Maraetai rescued two men from McCallum’s Island. Their vessel had broken down, they did not have an anchor and were blown onto a lee shore. The unit took the men back to Kawakawa Bay.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5: Maraetai Beachlands Playgroup meets at the Maraetai Hall, Rewa Road. 9.30am until 11.30am. Every Friday during term. Playtime session for children under 5 years and ba-bies. Come for a coffee/tea and chat with other parents or care-givers. Indoor and outdoor play area with lots of toys. Any further info contact Louise 536 4281 or Sarah 536 5013.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5: “Out of the Shed” includes artworks by a number of emerging and nationally recognised artists from East Auckland and beyond – including Kawakawa Bay’s Sarah Walker-Holt. The artworks are inspired by objects found, constructed or used within the shed. Exhibition runs until October 14 at Uxbridge Creativee Leisure Cente, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6: Clevedon Pony Club Registration Day. New members welcome. From 3pm at the clubrooms, A & P Showgrounds, Monument Road. Leave your pony at home, but bring your old gear for our Bring & Buy sale table. Details at www.clevedonponyclub.org.nz.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6: Alfriston Country market, 9am - 12 noon.Hand knitting and sewing for home and family, jewellery, cards, toys, preserves, bread, plants, delicious morning tea. Community Hall beside Alfriston School corner Mill and Alfriston Roads, Manurewa. Contact Gendy 2665134 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8: And every Monday Pohutukawa Coast Plunket Playgroup meets Mondays 10am-12pm during term time at Beachlands Memorial Hall, Wakelin Road. Bookings now open for our baby fair being held on October 19. Do you have kids and baby gear that they’ve grown out of, then book a table at our annual baby fair. Please call Tania to hire a table 536 5780. Tables are from $20 and you keep the proceeds from your sales.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8: Dances of the Heart in South East Auckland on 7.30pm - 9pm at Flatbush Old School Hall, cnr Murphys Rd & Flatbush School Rd, East Tamaki. All welcome! No partner or experience needed! These dances are simple, meditative, joyous and uplifting multicultural circle dances with chants from many sacred traditions of the earth. Contact Sally 0212 352 386 [email protected]

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10: The Cordelia Flute quartet brings outstanding chamber music to Uxbridge, presenting a varied programme from traditional masterpieces to charming witty arrangements for south American tunes, 1pm $7 at Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Bookings essential, call 09 535 6467 to book

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11: Listen UP Community choir rehearses weekly every Thursday evening at St Hildas Church, Wakelin Road in Beachlands from 7.30pm

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11: The Pohutukawa Coast Probus Club is holding its monthly meeting at the Maraetai Beach Boating club at 10 am. This meeting will celebrate 20 years since the formation of our club and the Te Atatu Mens Choir will entertain.

WHAT’S ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11: Beachlands-Maraetai Country and Variety Music Club meets 7.30 pm at the Maraetai Bowling Club, cnr Te Pene Road and Maraetai Drive. Club meets fortnightly. Come along for a night of music. Everyone welcome – sing, play or listen ! For further information phone Mary 536-5098.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12: St Mark’s Anglican Church, 104 Maraetai Drive: Sing along to your favourite old songs from the 1940’s - 1970’s, when songs were still singable! 1.30pm - 3.30pm with Afternoon Tea; $2 donation. All welcome. Need transport? Call Christine 530 8601.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13: Beachlands Community Trust working bee at the Pohutukawa Community Gardens at 5 Sunkist Bay Rd, 9am start. Bring wheelbarrows, tools, gumboots and gloves. More information at www.logcabin.org.nz Also on Sunday Sept14SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13 : Memorial Service for Mrs Mardie Mills at St Mark Anglican Church, Maraeati at 2pm. Refreshments after the service.SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13: “Spring into Summer”! Beachlands Market & Car Boot returns, 9am to noon at the Beachlands Chartered Club. Bring the family along for a fun morning with a variety of stalls, sausage sizzle, quick fire raffles. Collect up your unwanted items and have a car boot sale for $10 or stall for $20.Phone/text Margaret 536 6735 or 0274 954 312 to book.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13: Whitford Pony Club registration day, 10am to 12.30pm. Come along and see what the club is all about – watch a rally, meet coaches, talk to members, sausage sizzle. Free gymkhana for lead rein riders. Membership forms from: www.whitfordpc.co.nz or phone head coach Kerry Currie 021 173 5318

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14: Maraetai Tennis Club Enrolment for the 2014-15 season will be held at clubrooms in Te Puru Park from 12-4pm. Bring your racquet and have a hit or borrow one of ours. Join up the family and join in the fun playing tennis throughout the summer. You can also enrol online by visiting www.maraetaitennis.co.nz For further info phone our club secretary on 021 0827 9118 or email us at [email protected]

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20: Ardmore School Agricultural Day, 10.30am - 2.30pm. Ardmore School, Papakura-Clevedon Road, Ardmore. Come and enjoy a traditional country school fair, where the students get a chance to showcase their animals, and budding artistic talent! Fun for all the family. Entry: FREE

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21: Brookby School Agricultural Day, 10am to 2pm. Animal judging, bbq, auctions, cakes/jams/plants/sweets, cafe, raffles, bouncy castle, white elephant, spin the wheel, helicopter rides, man’s cave and chick’s corner.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21: Free Breakfast at St Hilda Community Hall at 3 Wakelin Road, Beachlands.

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Motorcycle ace Andrew Stroud and an example of the Brit-ten motorbike he helped make famous will be in Beachlands this weekend.

Andrew and the Britten will be the star attractions at a ‘blokes weekend” being organised by Beachlands Baptist Church.

On Saturday at 7.30pm there will be a “blokes evening” with a light supper. Andrew will then speak and those attending can examine the Britten motorbike close-up.

The evening costs $15 and is at the Baptist Church, Third View Ave. And, yes, ladies are also welcome!

Then on Sunday, there will be a “blokes” church service at 10am at the Baptist church where Andrew will again be guest speaker.

Says Wikipedia:“Andrew Stroud started racing in 1986 and won his first

championship in 1988 in the NZ 250 Production class. He then raced at Bathurst where he finished second in the 1988 Arai 500 km Superbike race.

“In 1988, he raced in the US Endurance series and the Suzu-ka 8 Hours. For the next 10 years he competed internationally, riding for various Superbike and Grand Prix teams.

“He first rode the New Zealand-built Britten V1000 at Day-tona in 1992 where the bike stopped with a couple of laps remaining.

“However, he won both Daytona races in 1994 on the Brit-ten bike while setting the fastest top speed recorded by any motorcycle at Daytona (189 mph or 305 kph).

“One of the few people to have had the privilege of racing one of John Britten’s superbikes, Stroud won the Battle-of-the-Twins at Daytona on Britten superbikes in 1994, 1996, 1997 and 1998...

“Stroud has competed in 41 World Superbike races, 20 FIM 500 GP races, 4 Suzuka 8 Hours races, 1 Isle of Man race and 3 24 hours World endurance races.

“Stroud’s first superbike national championships was in 1988. He repeated this in 1995 and 1998 (riding a Brit-ten V1000) and, riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 (latterly the GSXR1000K9), in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2010. In 2011 Stroud became national champion for the last time.”

Stroud announced his retirement from motorcycle racing in August 2013.

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Andrew Bayly has just door knocked his 10,000th home in the electorate. - that of Hunua resident, Mary Sommerville, pictured here with Andrew.

Over the next two issues of the PC Times, editor Duncan Pardon interviews candidates standing for election in the Hunua electorate....

Four priorities for National candidate

Andrew Bayly may have already fought his most difficult election battle.

As the National Party candidate for Hunua, Andrew seems certain to inherit the rock-solid Na-tional seat from retiring MP Dr Paul Hutchison.

Nor surprisingly, it took

someone with an impres-sive CV to hold off stiff competition put up by the nine other people wanting to be the next National candidate for Hunua.

Andrew and his wife have lived at Karaka for the past 10 years. They have three boys.

A n d r e w i n i t i a l l y trained as an accountant before joining one of New Zealand’s premier banks. He was seconded to London and for a pe-riod of five years worked on some of the world’s largest privatisations at that time as well as list-ing many companies on the London Stock Exchange.

After returning to New Zealand, he wanted to work for himself and co-founded an Australasian-based strategic advisory firm that lists govern-ments, local authorities, and Australasian corpo-rates among its clients.

The company’s multi-disciplinary teams de-liver projects across the health, infrastructure, property, food and ag-riculture, economic de-velopment and tertiary sectors.

Andrew has also been the chair and a director of several companies. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the NZ Institute of Management, NZ Chartered Institute of

Corporate Management and the UK Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.

With his twin brother, he has owned a hill coun-try farm and a range of other businesses, in-cluding an award-win-ning composting and recycling environmental business at Pukekohe that services horticul-turalists and orchardists.

He is also an adven-turer.

He has been a Territo-rial officer in the New Zealand Army and the British Parachute Regi-ment.

On his return he took up adventure running and has completed three Coast to Coast races. As he got older he turned to mountaineering and has climbed the high-est mountain in New Zealand (Mt Cook) and Antarctica (Vinson Ma-siff). He has also pulled a sled to the South Pole.

Now he is looking for an adventure in politics and admits he is enjoying the intellectual challenge of running a campaign.

He already has an im-pressive track record having run the 1996 campaign for Belinda Vernon in Maungakeikei helping her turn a 3000 Labour majority into a National seat.

He has been an elec-torate chairman and a regional councillor for National.

But this is the first time he has been a candidate.

“I live in this elector-ate and my family and business is here. My wife is treasurer of the

Pukekohe Hockey Club. We live, work and play here. It’s the only seat I’m interested in stand-ing for,” he says.

Andrew has four priori-ties as electorate candi-date for Hunua.

“Firstly, I want to get the infrastructure we de-serve. We’ve just seen an accident on Whitford Rd while driving here today, so I’m well aware of the need to improve roads, and access for school kids,” says Andrew.

“There’s a lack of bus services – none at the weekend – and I’ve al-ready spoken to the new ferry owner [Sealink].”

As part of his infra-structure priority, An-drew is already facilitat-ing a group of Beach-lands-Maraetai business and community leaders to come up with a stra-tegic plan for the future of the district.

Second priority for Andrew is promoting the farming and eques-trian industry in Hunua – particularly equestrian which he believes has a

lot of untapped potential.“Thirdly I plan to be

a fierce advocate for making sure we get the health services we need provided locally.

“There is a move to-wards integrated family area health centres. In Beachlands we have a doctors’ hub but as the area grows we will need other services – such as a radiologist – on the same site.”

“And fourthly, I want to help create opportu-nities for businesses to flourish.

“One way to create new jobs is to create great communities. If you do, CEOs and busi-ness owners start to live here and that’s when they start creating jobs around them.”

A n d r e w h a s d o o r knocked 10,000 homes and says “at the end of the day people want a sound economy; they want to see growth, jobs, and earn decent money to afford the housing and so on that comes with it.”

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The recent passing of Mardi Mills will leave a huge gap in the Marae-tai community.

Mardi (93) had lived at Maraetai for 39 years, moving from Tokoroa when her husband Cecil (Ces) became manager of the Manurewa branch of the ANZ Bank.

She died on August 8 having spent the past few months in a rest home.

Mardi and Ces were both very active in the community but Ces died suddenly in 1986 aged

only 64 years.That prompted Mardi

to become even more involved with local community groups. She joined the local theatre group and renewed her interest in acting, having as a child performed in radio plays for Auckland 1ZB.

She was involved in a large number of differ-ent groups including the Beachlands-Maraetai Social Club organis-ing events and trips for the elderly (many a lot

older than herself), was vice-president of the lo-cal Grey Power, a life member of the Country & Variety Music Club, librarian at the Maraetai Library, did Meals on Wheels, and was a Mid-dlemore Hospital Red Cross Blue Lady in the Accident & Emergency ward for over 35 years until aged 90.

All these contributed to her award as New Zealand Senior Achiever in 2000.

Her church community

was always important to her and her association with the Clevedon An-glican Parish, then the Maraetai Church, goes back over 50 years.

Mardi made many friends and had been a special carer to many who have passed away before her.

“She always lived as a servant to others and didn’t feel her day had been fulfilled unless she had done something for someone else,” says son Chris.

“Even in the rest home in her last few months she was always worrying about others and making sure they were okay.”

Mardi had three chil-dren – Ann, Bruce and Chris – 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchil-dren.

The Maraetai Anglican Church is holding a re-membrance service for Mardi at 2pm on Satur-day September 13.

RIGHT: Mardi Mills.

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Young Labour candidate hopes to bring out young voters

It seemed an impolite question to ask Hunua Labour Party candidate Arena Williams, but I couldn’t help myself: “How old are you, if you don’t mind my ask-ing?”

The answer is 24 but even more surprisingly, Arena is already a polit-ical veteran. She’s been involved with Labour since age 15.

“I got involved around the time Labour passed the foreshore and sea-bed bill; it was about reacting to the way a policy had been pushed through quickly and without a lot of consul-tation with the people affected,” says Arena.

“I really wanted to help change the way it

worked. So I did, and kept up that involve-ment through my uni-versity days and as [Auckland University] student union presi-dent.”

Arena has worked for Labour in a number of campaigns – the Ikaroa Rawhiti and Te Tai To-kerau byelections, and the Tamaki Makaurau general election cam-paign. Prior to that, she helped put up hoardings for David Cunliffe in his electorate!

Now the Clarks Beach resident is a first time election candidate, and still getting asked the age question.

“How old I am is a question I often get asked. I got asked that

It was a trip down memory lane for Dunedin North MP David Clark (left) when he and Hunua Labour election candidate Arena Williams (right) went on a hand-shaking expedition down the main street of Beachlands last week.

David lived in Beachlands for 16 years and his mum, Faye, still lives here.

He recalls attending Beachlands School when there was a roll of less than 200 students. He and Arena visited the school while in Beachlands.

“The school has transformed but the kids are so proud and well adjusted. You get a sense of a re-ally good feeling in the school,” says David.

David moved to Dunedin from Beachlands to study at Otago University and ended up staying.

He became a Minister of Religion (and is still a Presbyterian minister) and worked at a parish in Newmarket before completing a Ph.d in Dunedin, He then worked for Treasury in Wellington.

He returned to Dunedin to run Selwyn College, his old halls of residence.

“I would still be doing that if I hadn’t thrown my hat in the ring when Pete Hodgson retired – sooner than I was expecting.”

recently at a Pukeko-he Rotary meeting so I turned the question around to ask ‘why aren’t more young people involved in poli-tics?’ I hope by being involved myself I can get more young people – at least in Hunua – interested in wanting to vote.”

Arena may be contest-ing the fifth safest Na-tional Party seat in the country with little real-istic chance of winning, but she is applying all her time and energy to the task.

“I quit my job at the BNZ [she has a B.Com/LLB degree] and want-ed to do this full time. To do justice to a huge electorate like this you need to, so I’ve been at it for a few months now.”

So just what is the mes-sage Arena wants to get across to those Hunua residents she talks to on their doorsteps?

“This Labour Govern-ment will be absolutely focused on regional debt and housing, two poli-cies Hunua will benefit from. I’m passionate about pathways for young people through work and getting them into home ownership.

“We have an ideal in Franklin and surround-ing areas about home ownership and how it gives you a stake in the community. We value the stability that comes with people, having something invested in their local area. Declin-ing home ownership in an area like this with more people renting, then inevitably you lose that stability and sense of community. Being able to offer young people, a pathway into their own home is really important – and not just those individuals and families.

“Under Labour we will see a concerted ef-fort to stop house price inflation as a result of foreign investment, and also through building 100,000 new homes – mostly in Auckland.”

Arena’s personal fo-cus is on getting young people into education and training. As some-one who has benefitted by coming through the university system she believes it is the right of all young people to not necessarily go to univer-sity but to gain appren-ticeships or other quali-fications and pathways

into work.“The big thing I’m ex-

cited about is Labour’s plan to put all under 20 year olds into education training or work. It’s a $182 million package but guarantees, for in-stance, that 9000 young people who would oth-erwise be on the benefit will be given places in businesses willing to take them on as appren-tices in exchange for what they would be paid on the dole.”

The big issue for the country at this election, says Arena, is that of trust.

“People are looking for a government they can trust. In the last term we’ve seen unpar-alleled financial unrest in our economy and to deal with that we need a government that acts on its word and whose ministers can be trust-ed. People really want to know they can trust their politicians.”

Regardless of the out-come of the election in Hunua, anyone who spends time with Are-na comes away with a strong impression that this is a young woman with a huge future in politics. You read it here

On board the Winston Express

Switzerland is a coun-try that crops up a lot in conversation with New Zealand First’s Hunua candidate, Jon Reeves.

He lived there – as well as other parts of Europe – during his time as a business headhunter, an aircraft buyer/seller and route planner, and with the oil and watch mak-ing industries. These days he’s an account manager with Radio Networks.

The Swiss are a sen-sible lot... and NZ First is the party of “common sense”, as Jon reminded the Beachlands Hall audience at frequent in-tervals during a recent meet the candidates evening.

Take land ownership, for example.

“The Swiss don’t do it [let foreigners buy up land]. You have to live there for five consecu-

tive years before getting a permit to allow you to buy land,” says Jon.

“Switzerland is a very nationalistic country. They don’t make it easy for foreigners to own property and as a result the value of houses ris-es just 1-2% a year.

“We’ve got to stop wholesale land sales to overseas interests – peo-ple who never live here, whether they are from Shanghai or Paris. This is not in the interests of New Zealand.

“It means there are lots of people I know in their 30s who can’t afford to buy here because they are bidding against peo-ple in Shanghai who are on the telephone.

“You and I are being stung with high interest rates and will become second class citizens in our own country.

“You can’t go to China

and buy a property – you can lease it but not buy it. We have got to stop selling our land.”

The sale of land to overseas interests is a top priority election is-sue, says Jon.

But Jon’s personal pas-sion is campaigning for better public transport, an area in which he has considerable expertise.

“I chose [to stand in Hunua] because I have been involved with the Campaign for Better Public Transport lobby as a committee member.

“I ran the campaign for Waikato commuter trains and as a result spent lot of time in Pukekohe, Paerata and surrounding areas.

“I got to know the area well and I know the problems with pub-lic transport this whole electorate has.

“Beachlands-Marae-tai has, Clevedon has, Pukekohe semi-has, and Waiuku is worse off than you are!”

Jon speaks with the con-fidence that comes with experience and is con-vinced he and NZ First

can solve the problems.“It is a fundamental is-

sue. If you live out here you are solely depen-dent on cars.

“I had a good discus-sion with the Manag-ing Director of Sealink [owner of the Pine Har-bour ferries] discussing issues here.

“I realise Andrew Bay-ly [National’s Hunua candidate] has also talked to Sealink but he never analysed it. The New Zealand Transport Agency has to come to the party to fund the ser-vice. The NZTA is the Government and this

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters (left) was in the Hunua Electorate last Sunday. He and Hunua candidate Jon Reeves (right) visited the Clevedon Village Farmers Market, Glenbrook Vintage Railway, did a speech at the Kentish Hotel in Waiuku, then visited a retirement village and hospital in Waiuku.

The highlight was the “Winston Express” steam train which they caught from Pukoware into Waiuku.

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Conservative candidate calls for ‘power to the people’

Hunua Conservative Party candidate Nev-ille Hudson comes to you courtesy of the anti-smacking legislation.

The Pokeno resident was a strong National Party supporter but be-came angry when prior to an election John Key said he would not sup-port moving Sue Brad-ford’s anti smacking bill under urgency, yet sup-ported it once elected.

“Within weeks of be-ing elected he pushed the legislation through,. That was not what he said he was going to do – 92% of people said in a referendum that they didn’t want it.

“He also said if any family becomes crimi-nalised because of light smacking, he would

scrap it. But heaps have now become crimi-nalised as a result of it.”

Neville is appalled by child abuse, but he says the reality is that since the anti smacking law has been in place, child abuse has actually gone up by up 34% so clear-ly the legislation isn’t working.

He was “super im-pressed” with the new Conservative Party that formed just five weeks before the last election and still got 2.6% of votes.

“We believe we’ll get 6-8% this time. We have work to do but it’s a target that’s achievable.”

Neville is General Man-ager of Bowden Storage and Distribution based in Mt Wellington – a third

party logistics company providing warehousing and distribution services.

Previously he spent nearly 21 years in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, helped start the courier company Couri-erPost, worked for Dick Smith Electronics as a store manager, then Movements Internation-al as a branch manager,

and for several trucking and warehouse compa-nies in various roles.

He is a member of the Pokeno Commu-nity Group and invited member of the Tuakau Community Board.

He is married to Karen and the couple have four grown-up children.

So why Hunua?“I don’t do anything

in Waikato. I live and work in the Auckland area, shop in Pukekohe. My playground has been Maraetai and Omana Park. It’s the area I know and am comfortable with,” says Neville.

He says there’s a big difference in what he is hearing from Hunua voters in the built up areas when compared with those in Hunua’s rural areas.

The towns are con-cerned with poor public transport, council and growth issues. In the ru-ral areas farmers are con-cerned about the Emis-sions Trading Scheme which he says is costing some as much as $20,000 a year with nothing to show for it.

In Beachlands-Marae-tai growth and devel-opment is a big talking point, he says.

“Pokeno has gone through this. We formed a community group and worked with council as to what we believed Po-keno needed. We can’t stop the development but we want a say in how it looks. When there is a problem, we talk to council about it. We don’t win every battle but if we don’t try we won’t win any.

“You have to do the same in Beachlands-Maraetai. You have got a good group to do that [the PCCA] and you must lobby council di-rect.”

The Conservative Party has four main election policies, with the bottom line being the introduc-tion of binding refer-endums.

“There have been five referendums that have been ignored.

“If we can give power to the people then any-thing is possible for this country. If people are in control, things will change for the better. It will change the face of government and things will get done.

Other key policies are:

• first $20,000 of earn-ings tax free, then a flat tax after that.

• justice for the victims of burglaries

• equal rights and rep-resentation for all

One policy that’s not in the four, but which Nev-ille is particularly keen to pursue is a review of the Auckland Super City.

“With the Auckland Super City we were promised efficiencies and savings. Most people I speak to can’t seem to point to anything.

“We will call for a re-view to see if it has met the promises we were told. We don’t believe it has. If that’s the case, then we will ask people if they want to get rid of it or keep it.”

Neville Hudson.

Government is holding the purse strings closed for public transport but completely wide open for road-ing projects all around the countryside.

“Towns like yours are being left behind.”The solution, says Jon, is a better bus network,

shuttle buses from Beachlands and Maraetai to the Pine Harbour ferries; hourly or half hourly buses to Botany, East Tamaki and Manukau train station so everyone here can link with the rail network or airport bus service.

And once again Switzerland crops up.“Switzerland is a public transport utopia. They

have learnt a lot about how to get small towns in-tegrated.”

NZ First, says Jon, has a public transport policy “of which even the Greens might be envious!”

Education is also a big issue, he says.“The current Government has turned it into a mon-

ey making exercise with charter schools. I firmly be-lieve it’s not about making a profit for your mates; it’s about education, and we need to concentrate on that.”

Jon also wants to see the Hunua electorate get more of a say in Auckland Council.

“The way it was constructed by Act and National isn’t advantageous for people in Hunua. There needs to be a review and it needs to be more democratic so our electorate has more of a say.”

Because, says Jon, “it’s common sense.”

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COMING UP IN NEXT WEEK’S PC TIMES....Ian Cummings (Act New Zealand)

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Listen Up is partnering with Kate Bell – a profes-sional choir director, arranger, composer, singing teacher and Suzuki piano teacher – who as well as singing with the University of Auckland Chamber Choir, is musical director of Stonefields Choir and the Sister Shout women’s choir on Waiheke Island.

With her friend and colleague, Steven Rapana, she also directs Volcanic City Voices, Zimmerstimme (a project chamber choir), and the increasingly popular ‘Choir for a Day’ workshops.

Kate has travelled extensively in her work, able to bring a wide range of experience and best practice from around the globe to the ‘Choir for a day’ work-shop.

Felicity Wooding, one of the founder members and driving force behind Listen Up, says: ‘We are de-lighted to bring someone with the immense talent, skills and experience which Kate brings to our Choir

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

BRACKS DOG GROOMINGTrim, Clip, scissor or stripNails, Ears, tails & feet

Shampoo, bath, fl uff and dryYou doggy wants to give Bracks Grooming a try ...

Phone Denise 09 536 4639

CLEVEDON ANIMAL FARM: Family farm walks, pony rides and children’s parties. Visit our website:w w w. c l e v e d o n a n i -malfarm.co.nz or call Lynn on 292 9231 Clevedon.

Call: Julie 09 536 4484 or021 175 1644

renewbeautyroom

beauty therapy / make-up• Blend Method Electrolysis

• Facials using Sothy’s products

• Waxing • Lash/Brow Tinting • Manicures & Pedicures

• Make-up for Weddings or Special Occasion using MAC

Cosmetics • Gift Vouchers available.

PUBLIC NOTICES

WOODSPLITTER: for hire. Split your own wood now. Dry hire or with operators. Ph: Leighton 021 752 687.

FOR HIRE

Whitford Village

Pumps, Filters & BoresInstall & Service

Complete Water Treatment Systems

530 8872

Malmaks Water ShopWATER

42 Wakelin Rd, Beachlands

VET ON PREMISES: Mon, Fri, Sat 9am-12 noon;Tues 9am-11.30am,Wed 2-6pm

OPEN:

www.franklinvets.co.nzPh: 538 0010 E:[email protected]

Franklin Vets BeachlandsMon,Tues,Thurs, Fri 9am-5pmWed 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-12 noon

VETERINARY

DARRYL SMITH STAINLESS FABRICATIONS LTD

DARRYL SMITH STAINLESS FABRICATIONS LTD

Ph: 266 8774 or Fax: 267 1104 Email: [email protected]

• Alloy Boat Repairs • Alterations & Custom-made Accessories a

Specialty, Including Architectural Alloy, Stainless Steel & Steel Fabrications

STAINLESS FABRICATIONS

Service Centre

Eddie GauselM: 0274 308 538 Fx: 536 7084

A/H: 536 7083Email: [email protected]

• Sales & Service• Domestic Pumps• Filters • UV Purification

PUMPS

DOG TRAINER: Fiona Bailey. Qualifi ed Dog Trainer. Flexible Training Options Available. Ph: 536 5388 & Mob 021 243 8089

WEBSITE DESIGN

BUYING/SELLINGFERTILISER: Chicken manure fertiliser supplied, carted and spread. Also lime spreading. Ph: Neil 021 724 327/ 299 6486

SHAVINGS: In wool- sacks - sawdust also available. Ideal for horse stables and calf pens. Ph: Ph: Neil 021 724 327 or 299 6486.

ACCOMMODATION

PROPERTY SERVICES

YOGA: Inward Bound Yoga, Te Puru Community Centre. Evening Classes Tues/Thurs 6.30pm; Day classes Friday 9am. Restor-ative Yoga Friday 10am. Ph: Dee 536-5240 ENERGY EXPERIENCE: ENERGY PACK-Tru2u fl ax-seed oil, GO Healthy fi sh

MMARAETAI TENNIS

MARAETAIMM AAITENNIS CLUB

2014-15 ENROLMENTSun 14th Sept, 12-4pmIN CLUBROOMS AT TE PURU PARKOr enrol online www.maraetaitennis.co.nz

FLATMATE WANTED: To share 4 brm modern house in Beachlands. Spacious double room with lge built-in ward-robe. $200pw. Includes power, phone and inter-net. Ph: 027 695 7564 or 021 470 321

TO RENT: Available now in Spinnaker Bay, Beachlands. Private fully furnished and fenced house with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2 sit-ting rooms . Would suit those building or looking to move into the area. $1000/week or $300 per night. Includes, power, gas and linen provided. Enquires please phone Sarah on 536 5803.

BEACHLANDS MARAETAI & DISTRICTS

HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC“Remembering our past for the future”

Notice of 8th Annual General Meeeting Sunday September 14th, 2014

in the Maraetai Hall (Rewa Rd) 1-30pm

EVERYONE MOST WELCOMEIf you require transport or further information

contact Lee on 536 5526or at [email protected]

IN MEMORIAMStephen Bryce Campbell.

Tragically 5th Sep 2010

My heart still aches with sadness,

and secret tears still fl ow,What it meant to lose you

no one will ever know,My thoughts are always

with you,Your place no one can fi llIn life I loved you dearly

and in death I still doMuch love Alli

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL

• Building/House Washing• General Waterblasting• Roof Cleaning• Gutter Cleaning

• Window Cleaning• Carpet Cleaning• Pest Control• Upholstery Cleaning

Phone: 0508 932 532www.bestpropertyservices.co.nz

oil(210 caps) New Endura rehydrate performance formula 800g, 500g Nuts about Energy nut pack, pumpkin seeds, Mataka-na superfood shake sa-chet and Life Stream es-sential greens, Keri Keri tea $150 special (value $203) Energy Experience 43 Wakelin Rd, Beach-lands

TRAVEL

ProfeetMobile Footcare

• Nail Clipping & Filing• Corn Removal

• Hard Skin Removal• Ingrown Toenails

• Massage • Foot BathProfessional Treatment

in your own homefor Men & Women

Ph: Nicolle Janssenon (09) 291 9298

Mob: 021 134 1575

- NSI Qualified -Council Health &

Hygiene Approved

Beachlands, Maraetai, Clevedon, Whitford ...

Mardi MillsMemorial Service at St Marks Anglican

Sept 13 at 2pm.A celebration of her life.

All welcome.

Ruean Thong

Ph: 536 5749 or $536 5719

Authentic Thai Restaurant Fresh, Healthy and Delicious!

Hours: DINNER 7 DAYS FROM 5-10.30PM

45 WAKELIN RD, BEACHLANDS

Group Bookings Welcome!

FULLY LICENSED ~ BYO WINE

Celebrate FATHER’S DAY this Sunday, 7 Sept. with us!

BOOK NOW!

Dine In or Takeaway

~ FREE local delivery every day except Fri & Sat - minimum order $50 ~


WORK WANTEDA1 HEDGES/TREES/STUMPS: Trimmed, re-moved, or chipped for mulch or landscaping. Inorganic removal and section clearing. Ph: 536 5955, 021 056 0793ALL TREE WORKS: All tree work and removals, stump grinding, hedge trimming, section clear-ing, green removal and mulcher hire, reasonable rates. For a free quote: 536 5621 mob 027 308 7777CARPET CLEANING: Clean your carpets now to NZ standard. 2 brm unit cleaned from as little as $79, 3 brm from $99. Single rooms, upholstery, rugs. Free deodorise. Ph: Shane 536 6397 or mob 0800 747 262 CARPENTER: Maint-nance, decks, fences, water damage, bath-rooms, gutters, roofi ng etc. Free quotes Roger 021 042 1497 or 536 5962DOMESTIC HOUSE-CLEANER: Available to take the cleaning stress out of your week, leaving you to enjoy your days at home. Honest, reliable, local and experienced. Ph: Lisa 536 7286 or 027 555 1642 HIRE-A-HANDYMAN You name it... gardening, retaining, fencing, land-scaping, trellis, light build-ing and maintenance work. Ph Gary 021 90 30 20.LANDSCAPING,PAVING,CONCRETING: Phone Aaron Ross, Beach-lands. Ph: 021 0233 2673MOWER/CHAINSAWREPAIRS: All small en-gine repairs, mowers, ride-on mowers, chain-saws, weedtrimmers, and chain saw sharp-ening. No job too small. Free pick-up local area only. Ph: 536 5621 or mob 027 308 7777PAINTER DECORATORQuality+Quantity=Value. 40 yrs exp.refs avail.ph Rob 0211848173 or email [email protected] S’VICES: No job too small! Gib stop & paint, brick & block lay-ing, tiling, paving, property maintenance. Ph: Dean 536 5164 or 0221 361 620ROOFER: Qualifi ed roofer, Stephen Perfect, 12yrs experience in metal roofi ng offers free quotes to fi x or re-roof, also spe-cialises in gutters, repairs & maintenance. Ph 027 389 5253, a/h 536 5527VENTILATION: DVS Home ventilation systemsFull supply and installa-tion service. Smartvent NZ made 5 year parts warranty. Act before win-ter. Ph Gary 021 903 020 WINDOW CLEANING: Window’s in/out,exterior house wash,gutter clear-ing. Exp operator, Ph Keith at Panoramics 0272 453 444 or 530 8136

Professional & Trade Services GuideDENTAL

HEALTH & FITNESS

BRANDING

ELECTRICIAN

DRAINAGE

MOB 021. 769. 964 - PH 09. 536. 4076

LEGAL

LANDSCAPING

tel 273 2173 www.sanctuarytrustlaw.co.nz

TheFamily Trust Specialist

Jacques Vannoort, LLM

BINS

WHITE WASTE LTD ph: 0800 720 710

Your Local Skip Bin Supplier

APPLIANCES

GRAYMAC APPLIANCE SERVICESFor repairs to:

Fisher & Paykel and all major brands of stoves, fridges, dishwashers,washing machines, dryers etc

For prompt reliable service

Ph: GRAEME McCORKINDALE 535-5093Authorised Whirpool service centre

PINK BINS3, 4.5, 6 & 9 metre bins 3, 4.5 metre hardfill bins

We are reliable and we recycle!Ph: 0800 PINK BINS (746-524)

Email: [email protected] www.pinkbins.co.nz

www.marinadentists.co.nz

Visit your LOCAL dentist for all your dental needs

PINE HARBOUR

HOURS: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat 9.30am-2.30pmAfter Hours Appts by Arrangement

Dr Alex Mechkov Dr Juliane Techima BDS DENTAL SURGEON, BSc, Dip.Dent.Technology

BDS DENTAL SURGEON

Nor West House

Ph: 536 4361E: [email protected]

MARINA

Julie’s Home Grown Nursery18 First View Ave, BEACHLANDS

OPEN 10am – 4pm WED TO SUN

536 4266 Mob 027 270 6792email: [email protected]

• Potted Colour • Shrubs • Topiaries • Grasses • Trees • Bedding Plants

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GYM & GROUP CLASS MEMBERSHIPSPERSONAL TRAINING

TENNIS & SQUASH COURTSPOOL

09 536 7231 WWW.PERFORMFITNESS.CO.NZ

YOUR TOTAL HEALTH & FITNESS SOLUTION

Your Local Registered ElectriciansPh 536 6800

For prompt professional electrical services with a smile• www.awe.co.nz• [email protected]• free quotes

Providing electrical services on the Pohutukawa Coast & throughout Auckland

PLUMBING

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE SERVICES

0800 949 344FRE

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www.abbotts.co.nz

• Drain Unblocking• Vacuum Loading• CCTV Video Survey & Tractor camera• Plumbing• Gasfitting• Roofing• Drainlaying• Pipe Relining – Nuflow

Licensed builder available for new homes, renovations, additions, re-cladding, decks and all other aspects of the

building trade

Ph Neil 021 079 2589

BUILDER

PLANTS/SHRUBS

For a FREE Quote: Josh on 021 367 431

Email: [email protected]: www.hackdrainage.co,nz

• All Drainage Requirements• Water Tanks Supply and Install

• Retaining Walls • Concrete Work

• Truck & Digger Hire

"Proud to be Sponsors of the Beachlands Fishing Competition"

JACK OF ALL TRADESHonest & Reliable Trade Certified Builder

• Odd jobs – Doors/Windows Eased• Holes Plastered• Rotten Boards Replaced• Roof Repairs• Floors Repaired

• Decks• Bathrooms• Tiling• Painting• Gibstopping

PHONE TONY 021 919 101 or 536 6686

021 2921 679

[email protected]

www.thekeanegardener.co.nzW

Your local garden specialist

Lawn mowing • General gardeningTree trimming & removal • Pruning

Spraying • Chipping

Online Booking Availablewww.sanctuarydental.co.nz

Unit 20, 2 Bishop Dunn PlaceBotany, Auckland09 273 2173

Opening Hours:Mon & Wed: 8am - 6pm

Tues & Thurs: 8am - 8pmFri: 9am - 6pm

Sat: 9am - 5pm

you should love visiting the dentist...

Full Comprehensive DentalAssessment including:2 x-rays &Panoramic OPG Imaging(Full Mouth Digital X-ray)

$60We offer:• Sleep dentistry for relaxation and anxiety • Holistic and amalgam free dentistry• Free dental treatment for young adults from year 9 to 18 years old* • Payment options: GE, Farmers, Q Card*Terms and conditions apply, contact us for full details

Online Booking Availablewww.sanctuarydental.co.nz

Unit 20, 2 Bishop Dunn PlaceBotany, Auckland09 273 2173

Opening Hours:Mon & Wed: 8am - 6pm

Tues & Thurs: 8am - 8pmFri: 9am - 6pm

Sat: 9am - 5pm

you should love visiting the dentist...

Full Comprehensive DentalAssessment including:2 x-rays &Panoramic OPG Imaging(Full Mouth Digital X-ray)

$60We offer:• Sleep dentistry for relaxation and anxiety • Holistic and amalgam free dentistry• Free dental treatment for young adults from year 9 to 18 years old* • Payment options available

*Terms and conditions apply, contact us for full details

Makethe right

choiceabout your

dental care

• Teeth whitening• All ceramic tooth filling materials using Cerec3 cad-cam 3D technology

• Permanent tooth replacements with dental implants• For gum health and maintencance call our hygienist Shelley Chadwick

• All aspects of general dentistryEvening appointments available

Call us now on 530 8461 or 530 8271 Whitford Village, Whitford, Auckland

David Cain B.D.S (UK) Rick Parfitt B.D.S. Shelley Chadwick

David Cain B.D.S (UK)

We are dedicated to your personal well-being through dental health

Call BRETT on021 501 421

or 536-6592Certifying Plumber & Gas Fitter

More than 20 years’ experience

For ALL Domestic & Commercial Work

• All Plumbing Maintenance • All Gas Maintenance• Pumps & Filters• Water Tanks• UV Sterilisation• Rain Water Harvesting

• Electric Hot Water Cylinders• Gas Water Heating• Gas Fire Places• New & Existing Housing

K.DadziePLUMBING GAS FITTING

DrAINLAyING LTD

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Call SHAY on 0212 767 797

• Renovations • New Homes • Pumps • Spouting• Hot Water Cylinders • All Plumbing Repairs

YOUR plumber living on the Coast!

Quality workmanship no matter the size of the job

Call Mark on

24 HOUR CALLOUTPensioner Discounts

Local Beachlands-Maraetai Craftsman Plumber

www.fordplumbing.co.nz 022 601 3216

Ford Plumbing

SITUATIONS VACANT

09 536 5605 or 021 263 [email protected]

VEHICLES 4 SALERENAULT: 2001 Renault Clio 4 door hatchback auto. Very economical. 88,000kms. 2 lady owners. NZ new. 1400cc. Blue me-tallic. Excellent condition. Ph: 0274 546 491

CLEANER WANTED: Part time and on call po-sition with drivers licence. Please call 021 332 190 or 536 6595.

Renovation Specialist

• Design service available

• Kitchen renovations • Bathroom renovations• House alterations • Leak repairs

Quality workmanship, prompt efficient service David 0274 583 120

Free Quotes

Easthaven Builders

WOOD CHIPPER: Wood chipping service. Up to 60mm dia branch-es. Full service, cutting, chipping, spreading and clearing available. Ph


ACCOUNTING SERVICESSheryl Lane, chartered accountant 530 8219Ian McLennan, CA www.iwm.co.nz 536 6715Diane Myers CA, [email protected] 2929 470Beanies2U, call Tanya chartered accountant 536 6297ACCOUNTING & BOOK KEEPINGFair Value Accounting, Natashawww.fairvalue.co.nz 536 5195AERIALS, TV & HOME THEATRESmart Home Technology.Freeview,aerials,phonejacks,TVoutlets,hometheatre,newhomeprewire.Phone Sunny 0800 786 266 or 027 2841 325Auckland Wide Electrical 536 6800, 021 998 665AGGREGATESBeachlands Building & Hire Centre 536 6567ALUMINUM WINDOWS:www.windowrenovations.co.nz Repairs and Replacements 021 297 2320APPLIANCE SERVICINGAxial appliance servicing [email protected] 573 0877 ARCHITECTSPeter Diprose www.diprose.co.nz 530 9065, 021 125 1498ARCHITECTURAL PLAN & DESIGNRoss J Willoughby 530 9358ASPHALTAsphalt & Civil Projects Ltd 527 8718 or 0274 969 817AUTO ELECTRICIANMobile Auto & Marine 0800 662 352 Alert Auto Electrical, Alan 021 176 4214BEACHLANDS STORESGo to Mo’s 536 6505Liquorland Beachlands 536 6345Beachlands Building & Hire Centre- hardware, hire and garden centre 536 6567Karishma Foodmarket 536 6601Meat to Please 536 6866BEAUTY THERAPYMaraetai Day Spa 536 4453 or 021 036 6237Electrolysis Hair Removal 536 5377 or 027 536 5377 BED & BREAKFASTBrookwood Lodge (Beachlands) 536 6975BOBCAT & TRUCK HIREClevedon Bobcats, Dennis Marx 021 275 8544BRICK & BLOCK LAYINGDave Stones 021 287 0188Coastal Blocklayers Ltd - Clinton 0272 856 912 2922 939BUILDERSKelvin Storm LBP 536 6119 or 0274 745 039 Bryant Builders Ltd 0274 935 507 or 2928 777Neal McKendrick Builders 2928 583 0274 374 896Xact Construction, Greg Waterhouse 530 9032, 021 878 071Dean Hartshorne Builders Ltd 536 5645 or 027 536 5645Homing Instincts Ltd, ph Gareth Price 021 618 181, 536 6422Michael Nootebos LBP 536 6628 or 0274 799 776Cleave Building & Civil Ltd 577 3193 or 021 322 258specialistbuilders.co.nz Craig 0800 54 64 64 or 021 392 092NAS builders Ltd Neil 021 079 2589BUILDING CERTIFIERSCompass Building Consultants Ltd 272 2269BUILDERS SUPPLIESMorton Timber Co. Clevedon 292 8656Dysart Timbers Drury ITM 294 9410Dysart Timbers ITM 521 3609 or 021 928 941CARPET CLEANINGCarpet, upholstery cleaning services Ph Supakleen 536 5090CARPET & VINYL SUPPLY & LAYEddie 536 5218 or 0274 889 150CHANDLERYMarina Supplies (Pine Harbour) 536 5157CHILD CARE CENTRESLilly’s Locker Montessori preschool 530 8697CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUBotany CAB for free, confidential advice & information 271 5382 (Botany CAB) 576 8331 (Pakuranga CAB)COMPUTER SERVICESAndrew: WhatWhyWhen.com 0210 230 7897 or 536 6514CONCRETE WORKTrumps Concreting Ltd 0274 589 899, a/h 536 4172Asphalt & Civil Projects Ltd 5278718 or 0274 969817DECKINGDeckreation 0800 2 QUOTE, 536 4948 www.deckreation.co.nzDENTISTSSanctuary Dental 273 2173–DrYvonneVannoort,DrAbrahamThavamani,DrSylviaHong–DrShayesteIrani–HygienistsMichelleFelton,CaronThorne,HelenLuWhitford Dental Group 530 8461 or 530 8271–DrRickParfitt&DrDavidCain–Hygienist–ShelleyChadwick 530 8461 or 530 8271Anthony Hunt Dental Ltd, Dr Anthony Hunt, Clevedon 292 9071Marina Dentists Pine Harbour 536 4361DENTURESHowick Denture Services 534 8113 DIGGER & TRUCK HIREwww.hollandlandscaping.co.nz 292 8109Entwood Enterprises 021 767 743 or 534 2481The Little Digger 027 278 0335 or 536 4424DOCTORBeachlands Medical Centre 536 6006Maraetai Beach Medical Clinic 536 5292DOGS, CATS & PETSClevedon Kennels and Cattery 292 8789Howick Country Kennels & Cattery 530 8664Brookby Lodge accommodation for dogs & cats 530 8675Fairfield Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Clevedon 2928 852Noah’s Ark mobile inhome pet care 530 8136Riverlee Pet Lodge, Clevedon 292 8789

DOG GROOMINGBracks Dog Grooming www.brackscats.co.nz 536 4639DRAINLAYERSMike Forde Contracting Ltd (reg. drainlayer) 021 636 816J & R Hack Drainage 021 367 431Bay Earthworks 0274 925 771DRILLINGDrillforce – water bores, divining, pump advice 09 267 9100EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONB/M Playcentre Mon-Fri. 9am-12 536 6015in Beachlands School grounds Whitford Pre-School Centre 530 8726Clevedon Kidz Early Childhood Centre 2928 358PORSE in-Home Childcare 262 4044Coastal Kids 536 6737Coastal Kids Pre-School 536 5313Stems From Home Professional In-Home Child Care 536 7103Connections In The Home (In-Home Child Care) 533 3512EARTH MOVING CONTRACTORSHenri & Lynda Habraken 0274 961 472, 536 6806Coast2Coast Earthworx Ltd 536 4536 or 021 364 536Mike Forde Contracting Ltd 021 636 816Padlie-Hall Ltd 533 0917 or 027 243 7156John Minnee 1.5 tonne digger 530 8998 or 021 993 863Cleave Building & Civil Ltd 577 3193 or 021 923 076 www.brookbycontracting.co.nz 3.5t w Augers 530 9290 027 530 9290ELECTRICIANSAuckland Electrical Services 536 4074, 0274 741 579Auckland Wide Electrical 536 6800, 021 998 665Pohutukawa Electrical 536 4076, mob 021 769 964Positive Electrical Services 021 801 606Powered Up Electrical 021 660 065 , 299 1122 ENGINEERING & WELDINGM & K Anderson, onsite engineering 09 948 2160 or 021 02677369Amediate Engineering Ltd 09 265 2200 or 021 725 609Clevedon Garage – Design/Build/Repairs/M’nance 2928 289ENGINEERS - CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL/STRUCTURALCLC Consulting Group Ltd 576 3276FARM KILLSKevin Rogers 292 4725FARM SUPPLIES/STOCK FEED/HARDWAREClevedon Rural Supplies 292 8404Farmlands Pukekohe 09 238 8853, fax 09 238 8688 FENCING CONTRACTORSCraig McLeod 027 292 5844Shilo Urlich 027 256 6813White Fencing 2928 064 or 0274 957 868FIREWOODPhone John anytime 530 8462Eastern Firewood 534 6299Ignition Firewood 0800 WOOD NOWFLOORINGAll About Floors, Darrel 570 5300, 021 688 875FLORISTClevedon Flowers, www.clevedonflowers.co.nz 292 9540FRAMERSHowick Frames & Gallery 534 1307FUNERAL DIRECTORSResthaven Funeral ServicesRachel Benns & Raewyn Proctor 533 7493 & 267 2530Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage 279 9098Fountains Funeral Directors & Monumentalists Papakura, Franklin and Manurewa 298 2957 or 266 6177Ensom Funerals (John Ensom) 09 266 9942 or 09 524 6765Souly Cremations Beachlands 0800 47 68 59

GARAGE DOORSRepairs & Service, Metro Garage Doors 263 6608GEOTECHNICAL SERVICESFraser Thomas Ltd 278 7078 GIBSTOPPINGAlpha Drywall, Geoff 022 027 0290 or 536 6653Wayne Mackenzie 021 882 276 or ah 530 9031Greg Brown 021 067 6104, ah536 5989Tony Hardyment -stopping & painting 0274 966 394 or 536 6477specialistlinings.co.nz We fix, stop, and paint 0800 54 64 64Mark Mangham, small to large jobs: [email protected] 021 456 275 ah 536 4140GIFTS, SOUVENIRS, FLOWERSClevedon Woolshed Crafts/Gifts 2928 615GLASS AND GLAZINGManurewa Glass 266 7794Howick Glass 535 4180GRAPHIC DESIGNNikki Croxford www.clickcreative.co.nz 536 7142, 021 920 630Kirsty Black www.kgb-folio.co.nz 536 5421, 021 549 193Joanna Beasleywww.joannabeasley.co.nz536 6497, 021 148 8613

HAIRDRESSINGLes Chevaux Hair Salon 536 5559Hair 4 You - hair salon 536 6658Spirit Hair-Makeup-SprayTanning 536 6855Nobel Hair Design 536 5805Hair Do’s @ Maraetai ph Denise 536 4571Look @ Me, Whitford, ph Charlotte 530 8939Cooper Hairdressing, 16 Te Pene Rd, Maraetai 027 329 1781HANDYMAN SERVICESLocal Handyman: 536 5050 or 021 156 7370Oakes Landscaping/Building Services, Ph Gary 021 903 020Lifestyle Property Services Ltd 536 6735 or 0272 533 336HAY & HAYLAGE CONTRACTORMcInnes Contractors Ltd 0274 992 648HEALTH & FITNESSPerform Fitness 536 7231

PRINTERC&D Print 2929 167 or 021 107 6750 PROPERTY MANAGEMENTHarcourts Beachlands Real Estate 536 6121, 0276 480 240Rent People Ltd 0800 426 580RobsonKerr Property Management 0508 762 766PUMP SALES & REPAIRSAuckland Electrical Services 536 4074, 0274 741 579Pump Service Centre 536 7083, 0274 308 538Water Pump Specialists 536 5447, 0274 982 419Clevedon Pumps & Engineering 2928 404, 0274 797 741Malmaks Water Sho 530 8872, 021 353 158Pohutukawa Plumbing 536 6879, 0275 366 879REAL ESTATE AGENTSHarcourts Beachlands Real Estate 536 6121Barfoot & Thompson Clevedon 2928 348Barfoot & Thompson Whitford 530 8292Barfoot & Thompson Beachlands 536 4990Ray White Lighthouse Licensed Real Estate 536 7011Professionals 555 9136ROOFING SERVICESEastern Roofing Services, ph Steve 536 5875, 021 865 615SCAFFOLDING Scaffold Connect Ltd 09 215 4855 SECURITY SYSTEMSADS Security Ltd (alarms & monitoring) 536 6860Armstrong Smarter Security and Alarms 09 274 0999SEPTIC TANK CLEANINGSST Services phone Rob 09 2947611 or 0274 967430SHEEP SHEARINGMr Clip Ltd - sheep, goats, 276 1219, 0274 853 234SHUTTLESCoast Shuttle-local hire & airport trips 536 6488, 0274 722 613Omana Shuttles - Airport Transfers 536-5935SPRAY TAN SPECIALISTSColour Me In 536 6766 Mob 027 662 9897SURVEYORS - LAND Hollier Greig & Associates 2928 745McInnes, Read & Lucas Ltd 2987 288Fraser Thomas Ltd 2787 078Churchill Land Development Services Ltd 2734 182CLC Consulting Group Ltd 576 3276SWIMMING POOLSPeninsula Pools Ltd 0274 958 861, a/h 530 9115Bluestone Pools Ltd 021 2731 779, ah 536 7125Partridge Pool & Spa 299 8659Oasis Heat Pumps Mob: 021 605 557 Office: 535 8891

TANK CLEANINGJohn’s Farmlet Services 0800 327 653TREE WORKS.T.H. (stumps, trees, hedges) 536 5621 or 027 308 7777Tree stump grinding (NZAT) 530 8741 or 0274 989 080TYPESETTING & GRAPHIC ARTSteve 536 5276TYRES - SALES & SERVICEMaraetai Service Station 536 6542Pohutukawa Motors, 57 Third View Ave, Beachlands 536 6664 UPHOLSTERY & CANVASStackpole’s Upholstery Ltd 274 8585VALUERS-PROPERTYProperty Valuations Ltd, Papakura 299 7406, fax 299 6152Seagar & Partners Ltd, Charlene 272 9660 or 021 945 806VETERINARY SERVICESFranklin Vets (Beachlands) 538 0010

WALLPAPERINGWallpapering 021 1748 466 or 536 5899WATER DELIVERYBeachlands/Maraetai Water Supply 273 9763Beachlands Water Service 536 6508Clevedon Water 292 8099Whitford Water Supplies 530 8164Rural Water, freephone 0508 787 254 or 021 765 628John’s Farmlet Services & Water Supplies 0800 327 653The Original Johns Water Supplies 536 6696 or 530 8155Maraetai Blue Ltd 536 6437, 027 536 6437Carlton Haulage 0800 420 246Coastal Water Cartage 0508 COASTAL, 021 0757 757Todd Wheeler Transport Ltd 0508 426 246 or 0274 752 832Seaview Water 0508 732 843–$250for17,000litres;$225for13,500;$180for10,000WET AZZ – keeping it local 0800 WET AZZ (0800 938 299)Local Water (Beachlands & Maraetai) 536 5683WATER TANK CLEANING & REPAIRSGreen Clean Co ($100) 0274 982 419 or 536 5447Rural Water, freephone 0508 787 254 or 021 765 628John’s Farmlet Services 0800 327 653WATER TREATMENTAnthony Preston Ltd 534 5127, fax 535 6353167 Moore St, HowickMalmaks Water Shop 530 8872, 021 353 158NZ Water Filters Ltd 576 9649 or 021 138 7679WEDDING VENUETe Puru Centre 536 5360Maraetai Beach Boating Club 536 6649Brookwood Lodge, Beachlands. Garden setting. Ceremony only. 536 6975 or 0274 796 453WEIGHT LOSS HYPNOTHERAPYVirtual Gastric Band www.avrilcarpenter.com 021 626 805WINDOWSwww.windowrenovations.co.nzRepairs and Replacements 021 297 2320 WINDOW CLEANING/HOUSE WASHINGPanoramics 530 8136 or 027 245 3444BEST Property Services 0508 932 532 or 021 366 615

HIRE & GARDEN CENTREBeachlands Building & Hire Centre 536 6567HOME APPLIANCE REPAIRSGraymac Appliances 535 5093HOME CLEANING SERVICEPhone Meky 022 653 1465HORSESManufacturing Horse Leads 021 653 041IMMIGRATION ADVICELicensed Advisor - Lisa Seaborn 0210 229 9588INTERIOR DESIGNDesign consultant Toni Hedgland 536 7018, 0274-597301 (home furnishings, drapes, colour consultant)KITCHENSLa Bella Kitchens Ltd, www.labellakitchens.co.nz 530 9092Kitchen Craft Ltd www.kitchencraft.co.nz 09 274 4221 ~ For Sizzling Kitchen Design & Cabinetry – Ph WarrenInhouse Design & Concepts Ltd 021 272 1974 or 536 4625LANDSCAPINGCornerstone Landscapes Ltd – for all aspects of landscaping 530 9126 or 021 312 266 or 021 412 110LANDSCAPING/GARDEN SERVICESwww.hollandlandscaping.co.n 292 8109Eastside Landscapes 021 484 158LAUNDROMAT7 DAYS, at GAS Maraetai, 536 4218131 Maraetai Drive, MaraetaiLAWNMOWING & GARDENING SERVICESPohutukawa Coast Lawns 536 5830, 021 072 7799The Keane Gardener, phone James on 021 292 1679Greenacres – Stephen Howe 292 4165, 021 2266 753Ride On Mowing - Scott 021 02475434 / 537 2966Henry & Max Lawn & Garden Service 533 6018, 0210 556 309LAWNMOWERS SALES/ SERVICE/ REPAIRSStihl Shop, 18 Harris Rd, East Tamaki 274 6238B’lnds/M’tai mower/chainsaw repairs 536 5621,027 308 7777Reliable Lawnmower Services 278 5592 LAWNMOWING (LARGE AREAS)Holland Landscaping 292 8109www.hollandlandscaping.co.nz Kingcraft Mowing & Gardening 021 447 095LEGAL SERVICESSwayne McDonald & Co (Beachlands/Maraetai/Whitford) 265 2700John Burton - Maraetai & Beachlands 536 5279 or 299 7780Sanctuary Trust Law, Jacques Vannoort, LLM 273 2173LOCKSMITHSLocal Locksmith - Tony 536 5050 or 021 156 7370Armstrong Smarter Security 0800 506 111MARQUEE HIREMeganwww.maraetaimarquee.co.nz 536 5771/0274 385130MARRIAGE CELEBRANTHelen Rutledge 027 245 5837 or 536 5981Neil Hamilton 027 224 2265Lyn Buchanan 021 135 3643 or 536 6774MASSAGE THERAPYBrookby Massage Studio -Sports, deep tissue, trigger point, relaxation 530 9129Tracy Henderson - Massage therapy/Naturopathy 536 6605Holistic Therapeutic Practitioner available, Whitford For appointments phone 021 749 517 MECHANICAL REPAIRSClevedon Automotive 292 8441Maraetai Service Station 1996 Ltd 536 6542Pohutukawa Motors, 57 Third View Ave, Beachlands 536 6664 Clevedon Garage & Tyres Ltd 2928 289Clevedon Motorcyles & Machinery 2928 927 or 021 2544 686MIRRORSHowick Glass 535 4180ORGANIC PRODUCTSShop from home: www.moonwillow.mionegroup.com 2924 080OUTBOARD REPAIRS / MARINE ENGINEERINGEastern Marine ~ Outboard, Petrol & Diesel Motors 536 6252

PAINTERS & DECORATORSDTS Wright Contracting Ltd 536 5239 or 021 40 1094 S.T. Taylor, Member of Master Painters 021 912 515Mustills Painting Services 536 4356, 027 619 26194U2C Decorators 027 648 3565specialistlinings.co.nz We fix, stop, and paint 0800 54 64 64PANELBEATERS & PAINTERSWhitford Panelbeaters 530 8695Pristine Autobody, Panel & Paint 262 3757Auto Collision Panel & Paint 534 2190PERSONAL TRAININGWOWFIT Personal Training-James 0800WOWFIT, 021 771015Envision Personal Training, Garyth 536 6327, 021 299 1482PEST CONTROLCoastal Pest Solutions (including rats, rabbits,possums, wild cats, pest birds, wasps & bees) 536 6020, 0273 932 125Pestblasters-R-Us 0800 888 338PHOTOGRAPHERTimeless Images Photography 021 022 19653, 950 4675 PHYSIOTHERAPISTUltimate Physio unit 4 45 Wakelin Rd, Beachlands 536 5904, 272 9294PLASTERING (SOLID)Bruce Parsons 021 981 812PLUMBERSSMS Plumbing 0212 767 797Pohutukawa Plumbing 536 6879, 0275 366 879Call The Plumber Ltd 24/7 service 536 5516, 027 202 3212Abbotts Plumbing & Drainage 0800 949 344Ford Plumbing - 24 hour callout - phone Mark on 022 601 3216PLUMBERS & GASFITTERSAshby Plumbing & Gas 2922 445, 0272 553 499K. Dadzie Plumbing/Gas call Brett on 021 501 421, 536 6592Pohutukawa Plumbing 536 6879, 0275 366 879

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Pohutukawa Coast Times 05-09-14