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Copper thieves target transformers
KENDALL HUTT
Hundreds of households have been
left without power in Franklin thanks
to a copper thief.
Earth wires were cut on about 30
pole-mounted transformers across
Waiuku, Awhitu and Otaua last
week.
One Waiuku resident was left
without power for two hours on
Thursday night last week while the
company fixed the transformer
outside her house. Counties Power crews are
‘‘They turned it off to stop ‘‘proactively surveying’’ pole-
someone getting electrocuted.’’ mounted transformers in the Franklin
Her husband was told by the region with a copper thief on the
loose. SUPPLIED
workers the thief had been targeting
the transformers in the afternoon.
‘‘Apparently they cut the wire at to the investigation.’’
earth level and then as high as they Laing-Reeve thought the thief
could reach,’’ she said. could have electrical knowledge, but
The thefts resulted in 118 said Counties Power was still
properties being left without power concerned for the public’s safety.
and Counties Power $25,000 out of ‘‘This could result in death.’’
pocket. She encouraged those in the
Transformers in Waiuku Rd, Franklin area to report any
Awhitu Rd, Otaua Rd and Forestry suspicious behaviour near
Rd were targeted. transformers to Counties Power or
The company’s crews had been the police.
forced to ‘‘proactively survey’’ the A police spokeswoman
pole-mounted transformers in the confirmed police had received a
area as a result, spokeswoman complaint on Friday in relation to 16
Jodine Laing-Reeve said. copper wiring thefts from
This was ‘‘extremely costly’’ and transformers.
took multiple crews away from ‘‘Police are currently making
other jobs. inquiries.’’
It was believed the first theft Anyone with information was
happened sometime earlier in encouraged to contact Detective
the week, she said. ‘‘The original Senior Sergeant Karen Bight on 09
theft was found by one of our crew 295 0200 or Crimestoppers on
while patrolling the lines, which led 0800 555 111.
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12 measles cases in Auckland Your
local
HANNAH MARTIN
contact
James Baker
Auckland Regional Public james.baler@stuff.co.nz
Health service has been notified
of two new measles cases, CONTACT US
bringing the total number of
cases in the region to 12. OFFICE:
The two new cases were in 09 237 0400
quarantine ‘‘as required when
close contacts are ADDRESS:
unimmunised’’, ARPHS medical 217 King St, PO Box 14, Pukekohe
officer of health Dr William
Rainger said on Monday. EDITORIAL:
There had been no further Natalie Polley, 027 886 3942,
public exposure from these new natalie.polley@stuff.co.nz; James
cases. Baker, james.baker@stuff.co.nz, 027
Of the 12 cases, three 296 8241
contracted measles overseas,
seven were close contacts of a AREA SALES MANAGER:
case, one came from Jason Douthett, 027 705 1512,
Christchurch, and one jason.douthett@stuff.co.nz
contracted measles from an
unknown source, Rainger said. CLASSIFIEDS:
Up to 960 people may have Call 0800 835 323,
been exposed to measles, and waikatoclassifieds@stuff.co.nz,
were being contacted by the kim.solleder@stuff.co.nz,
regional health service. 09 237 0400
A further 42 people were in
quarantine as of Monday FAMILY NOTICES:
afternoon. Email familynotices@stuff.co.nz or
‘‘We do expect family A dozen people have been confirmed as having measles in Auckland. Seven of those were a ‘‘household cluster’’. call 0800 287 322
members who are not immune to
contract the disease,’’ Rainger MISSED DELIVERY
said. ‘‘It is very contagious and largely those under 5 or 20 and member may have measles, they are under the age of 50 Log a missed delivery on the
the closer the contacts the more over. phone your general practice first years of age, he said. website: fixmydelivery.co.nz or call
likely the spread.’’ ARPHS was asking people to so you can be isolated on arrival, If you suspect you or your 0800 339 100.
Measles is a serious, highly look out for symptoms – fever, Rainger said. child is sick with measles phone
infectious viral illness. It can be cough, runny nose, sore red eyes It is also important that your GP or Healthline on 0800 NZ MEDIA COUNCIL
life-threatening. and white spots inside the children get their MMR 611 116. For information on This paper adheres to the principles
About one in 10 people with mouth. After three to five days a vaccinations on time at 15 immunisation call the of the New Zealand Media Council.
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treatment, and 30 per cent of then moves down the body. anyone who has not had one on 0800 Immune (0800 466 863) or mediacouncil.org.nz.
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Kiwi Property CEO Clive Mackenzie shows Juliet Reynolds a map of the proposed area. SUPPLIED
Strong interest in Drury town centre
Over 300 people attended a com- munity. part in how, together, we can proposed Drury Town Centre,’’ dream of a great youth rec-
munity information drop-in ‘‘We see Drury Town Centre shape Drury Town Centre.’’ Mackenzie said. reation centre for cubs, scouts,
session to share some of Kiwi as not only a place where you Mackenzie said the team Drury Community Com- and others may be a step closer
Property’s early concept plans can work, live, eat, relax and received some ‘‘fantastic’’ mittee vice-chair Barry to actually happening.
for a Drury town centre. shop - but a place where people feedback and insights from the Robinson said: ‘‘It was great to Incorporating the historic
The event, held on March 20, come together. Whether it is people who visited the session see good turnout and engage- homestead as part of the new
followed the company’s pur- catching up with friends for din- which the team would consider ment from the Drury com- town centre is also a lovely
chase in 2017 of 51 hectares of ner, taking the dog for a walk throughout the planning pro- munity. It looks to me that the touch.’’
land adjacent to the SH1 Drury through the parklands, teaching cess. ‘‘What is clear to us is that proposed new town centre is well Andy Baker, deputy chair-
interchange and bounded by the kids to ride along the the community is supportive of thought out, using sound logic man of the Franklin Local
Flanagan Road and Fitzgerald cycleways, catching the train the major town centre for Drury and use of the terrain to create Board, said it was encouraging
Road. into the city or making use of the being at our location. something really unique. to see the people from the Drury
Kiwi Property chief execu- great facilities on offer,’’ said ‘‘Equally clear is the ‘‘I especially like the logical area so willing to be involved in
tive, Clive Mackenzie, said the Mackenzie. ‘‘Our planning is in unequivocal support for a train central location of the train sta- these discussions so they could
event was a great opportunity for the early stages and it’s import- station being located to the east tion as this is something Drury ‘‘perhaps play a role in shaping
the company to receive input ant to us that the local com- of Drury, supporting both the has been wanting for years. the future of their community.’’
and feedback from the com- munity continues to play a big existing Drury Village and the ‘‘For our local youth, the
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Patients at ‘extreme risk’ of fire Witnesses
to fatal
HANNAH MARTIN
Patients in a surgery recovery
ward were at ‘‘extreme risk’’ of
crash
fire but the south Auckland hos-
pital building went unfixed for
more than three years, Counties
sought
Manukau District Health Board
has said. KENDALL HUTT
Documents released under
the Official Information Act Police are appealing for
show the DHB was warned in witnesses to a serious crash
November 2014 the fire separa- which left one person dead and
tion between the switchboard three others injured.
room and the surgery adult One person died following
recovery room at Manukau the two-car crash on Glenbrook
Superclinic was ‘‘severely com- Rd, south of Auckland, near
promised’’. Waiuku, on March 20.
A faults report by Assetcare, The crash occurred near
an independent building com- Brookside Rd about 8am,
pliance specialist, said this leaving two patients in a
‘‘presents an extreme risk to moderate condition at
occupants of the building and Middlemore Hospital and one
requires urgent attention’’. in a serious condition.
Despite the high priority, the Twelve days after the crash,
issue was not fixed until Febru- the police were asking any
ary 2018 – three years and three possible witnesses to come
months later, the documents forward.
reveal. The 2014 report also Officers would like to hear
noted the issue was ‘‘wide- from anyone who saw the
spread’’ in the building, in areas crash, or a grey Nissan car or a
that were not readily viewable. Patients at Manukau Superclinic’s adult surgery recovery ward were at "extreme risk" of fire. It took more than three white Toyota van before the
‘‘Please ensure an indepen- years for the fault to be fixed. SAMANTHA SMITH/STUFF crash.
dent fire separations contractor They would also like to hear
fully investigates these short- floor or wall openings to prevent At least three priority one Part of the funding was from people who were in the
comings and then [they are] fire, including smoke and heat, faults – where action was allocated specifically to carry out Glenbrook area and who may
repaired as a matter of urgency,’’ from passing through multiple required immediately – took critical infrastructure projects at have seen the vehicles earlier
the report stated. building compartments. more than 12 months to be fixed, the Manukau Superclinic – that morning.
A second Assetcare report At Middlemore Hospital, a the report showed. including new bathrooms, sub- People are urged to contact
also found dozens of firestopping number of firestopping faults In November, the Govern- stations, IT, medical gases and Counties Manukau Police on
issues at Middlemore Hospital. were recorded in the Scott, ment announced Counties parking. 09 263 2761.
Firestopping is a form of pass- McIndoe and Kidz First build- Manukau DHB would receive an Counties Manukau DHB has The Serious Crash Unit is
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Farming success
Burglars busy in rural areas through team work
The 2019 Auckland/Hauraki
SENIOR SERGEANT STEPHEN Dairy Industry Awards Share
RICHARDS Farmer of the Year winners
have found success through
We continue to see burglaries effective team work, increasing
occurring out in our rural areas their skills and knowledge, and
of Franklin. challenging themselves.
In rural areas, where people Ethan and Sarah Koch were
can come and go sometimes named the 2019 Auckland/Hau-
unnoticed, it is important that raki Share Farmers of the Year
we remain vigilant and work at the region’s annual awards
together to prevent people and won $12,900 in prizes and From left, Rebecca Casidy, Ethan
becoming victims of crime. five merit awards. and Sarah Koch and Kyle Brennan.
Some trends that we continu- The other major winners SUPPLIED
ally see are that of sheds, garages were the 2019 Auckland/Hau-
and minor dwellings being left raki Dairy Manager of the Year both proud of the record pro-
insecure and there appears to be Kyle Brennan, and the 2019 duction for the farm in their first
a bit of a mentality that ‘‘it won’t Auckland/Hauraki Dairy year of 50/50 sharemilking and
happen to me’’. Trainee of the Year, Rebecca increasing the genetic merit and
I urge you when you are out Casidy. value of their herd. ‘‘It’s a profit-
and about on the farm or even Ethan and Sarah, both 28, able business with significant
for our more urban area when have backgrounds in building returns on investment,’’ said
you are out in the garden lock and teaching, and were runners- Ethan.
the door to your houses and Residents of rural Franklin are being urged to be extra vigilant with home up in the same category in 2018. Ethan and Sarah said they
secure your shed and garages. security as burglars have been busy in country areas, police say. 123RF ‘‘Through entering the chose to leave their respective
Tools in particular are hot awards, both in the Dairy careers and make the move into
items again as they are interested in talking to us give us website and place feedback. Trainee and Sharefarmer the dairy industry as they felt it
unidentifiable and easy on sold a call at Pukekohe Police Station It is always good to get categories, we have gained confi- was a lifestyle that required
for cash. we can discuss this further with feedback on good work and on dence to step outside our hard work, but with many
We are doing some work you. things that we can improve on. comfort zone and challenge our- rewards.
around this with builders in our I have received some positive We appreciate it. selves,’’ they said. ‘‘We have a ‘‘There’s a variety and flexi-
community. comments from members of the I also want to acknowledge greater understanding of our bility in work, and we both have
With the expected increase in community in response to our the good work of our CPNZ (com- sharemilking business along a passion for animals and farm-
construction around Franklin, staff being out and about on foot munity patrol) volunteers. with increased skills and know- ing,’’ said the couple. ‘‘We get to
one of our community sergeants patrol around the Pukekohe With our staff being so busy ledge. Our support network has work outdoors in beautiful
will be working on an initiative CBD. in the last few weeks after grown through developing con- surroundings, and we have the
alongside the building industry It is an important aspect of Christchurch the community tacts with rural professionals ability to grow our business.’’
to prevent crime in and round our role at all times however patrollers have been out in our and others who support our They said one of their
our subdivisions and new build with the country’s threat level community being our eyes and business. strengths was that they worked
areas. still being high you can expect to ears. Thank you to all the CPNZ The couple are 50/50 as an effective team. ‘‘We have a
This is about preventing bur- see more of us around. patrollers. sharemilkers on Laurie and complementary skillset and are
glary on these sites. I want to thank those of you Your commitment to your Ingrid Bylsma’s 82ha Onewhero on the same page as to where
If you are a builder and are who take time to go onto the role is so appreciated. farm, milking 200 cows. They are our business is headed.’’
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All Kiwis deserve the right of warmth
NANAIA MAHUTA, LABOUR MP Check out the Energywise wealthy country like New
FOR HAURAKI-WAIKATO website at https:// Zealand.
www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/ Many of us take the ability to
OPINION warmer-kiwi-homes-tool/ to see keep our homes warm and dry in
We’re now well into 2019 and if you are eligible. winter for granted.
the Government is getting stuck And last year we introduced But it’s not that way for
in on our priorities for the year. the Winter Energy Payment to everyone in our community.
While we haven’t seen the last help a million Kiwis keep the All New Zealanders have a
of the warm weather, the recent heat on during the coldest right to live in a home that
cold snap has reminded me that months. doesn’t make them sick.
autumn is here. Nearly one in three New These changes mean New
As well as making us fold up Zealand households rent, and for Zealanders young and old will be
the beach towels and cover the too long many have struggled to warm and dry in the winters to
barbecue, cooling temperatures heat their homes affordably and come.
can mean real insecurity for efficiently.
some of the most vulnerable in About 200,000 families live in
our communities. rentals that don’t have ceiling or
You or your neighbours underfloor insulation.
might be worrying about how to Scientific evidence from the
keep warm this winter. World Health Organisation tells
As a government, we don’t us that cold, damp housing can
believe anybody should face that Maori Development and Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta. severely impact people’s
worry. physical and mental wellbeing.
All New Zealanders should But I don’t need the WHO to
have access to warm, dry Everyone needs the ability to but those who don’t will need to tell me that. People in [insert
housing. heat their living area to a safe, upgrade their properties. region] tell me themselves.
That’s a bottom line for us. healthy temperature of 18 This investment benefits both I hear stories about kids being
That’s why the government degrees. landlords and tenants. admitted to hospital because of
recently announced new rules to Homes will also be drier The Healthy Homes poor quality housing.
make sure all rental homes are under these changes, because Standards aren’t the only one In fact across New Zealand
warm and dry. kitchens will need to have way the government is making 6,000 children are admitted to Neighbourly is a NZ-owned
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are fully insulated up to the need to have extractor fans. in a home that is warm and dry. diseases caused by inadequate easy ways for neighbours
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Get in line: Social rules to keep
People who are at the excuse yourself from the table;
bus stop first get to go on don’t put your elbows on the
Comment: the bus first. table. You know the drill.
Sue Allen CAMERON BURNELL/STUFF
My number five is just plain
courtesy: Stop scrolling through
your phone when you’re with
people. I know this is a tough
I
thought I was getting old one, when we’re all addicted to
and grumpy questioning the our phones but if you’ve
etiquette of queue jumpers bothered to go out to dinner with
at bus stops, but when I put someone, talk to them. And if
a call out to friends about you’re in a meeting, boring or
etiquette I found it wasn’t just not, at least try and look as if you
me. are listening.
Seems I opened a Pandora’s As I said, when I asked
box about people’s various friends for their thoughts I was
annoyances about what to do overwhelmed with the volume of
and, more importantly, what not bug-bears and the speed of
to do. So I reckon there’s a great response; it certainly seemed to
opportunity here, so I’m hit a nerve. So, here’s a few more
considering launching a new to add to the list.
online business aimed at Don’t expect an instant
promoting good manners in worth living. Let’s just say, you is a no-brainer. The lift won’t be logic, but that’s not always the response to your emails, texts or
everyday situations. I’m going to certainly wouldn’t be getting on going anywhere till people have case. social media messages; don’t sit
call it Courtesy College. the bus. disembarked. Take for example, number in the aisle seat on the train or
Before I go further, I’ll readily So, here’s the basic rule: Number three: walk on the four: Don’t eat in the street. I’m bus if the window seat is empty
confess that I’ve often fallen people who are at the bus stop left side of the pavement; just putting this rule in as it was and don’t put your bag on an
below what’s acceptable in the first get to go on the bus first. like we drive. I must admit hard-wired into me by my empty chair if the bus is full;
good manners and politeness This probably didn’t used to there’s a strong temptation to grandmother who would have don’t eat smelly food in the
department myself, but with this matter as much when there was ignore this rule in a howling been mortified if she’d caught office; don’t Vape in crowded
niche opening up I’ll try and lift room for everyone on the bus, southerly and to hunker along me eating the sweets she gave spaces; merge like a zip; don’t eat
my game to fill it. but those days seem to have under shop awnings to take me as I walked home from her with your mouth open. There
Number one on my list from gone. cover but I think that’s an house. were many more.
me is bus queue jumpers. I come Number two: Let people get acceptable deviation from the Table manners are another of Given the outpouring of ideas
from the United Kingdom and if out of a lift before you try and rule, given the circumstances. those, ‘It’s just the way we do on what could be added to the
you tried to queue-jump in ram yourself in it. Again, simple So up until now these rules of things’ rules. Don’t start eating list, this new business has got to
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Tragedy seals
choice of
police career
IMOGEN NEALE Hotaka Piri Kura came about
after he bumped into Police Com-
When it comes to dedication, missioner Mike Bush in the
Papakura High School head boy corridors of Parliament in Wel-
Alan Tea Taanoa has it in lington.
spades. Last year 35 students from
As a Mormon, he’s up at 4am Rotorua Boys’ and Girls’ High
to attend Seminary. Schools became the first to
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All while ticking the aca- might try to make good on a
demic boxes. promise to ‘‘strive towards’’ was really pleased that the run.
Still reeling from the Christ- adding a further 1800 cops by young men and women who’d Classmate Colleen Mahutoto
church mosque terror attack, 2020. chosen to take part, reflected the agreed; running was the hard
Tea Taanoa said he felt abso- The year-long immersion community’s ethnic diversity. bit.
lutely committed to making the course is a joint initiative Student Brooke Himiona said One of the front runners on
cut as a police officer. between the school, New Zealand she enrolled because she saw the the track, Mahutoto, who has a
And as he laced up his shoes Police and Unitec and its ulti- course as an opportunity to be a yellow belt in karate, said no one
at the Papakura running track, mate aim is to prepare students better role model for her com- had given her any grief about
his classmates nodded in agree- for Royal New Zealand Police munity and her three younger wanting to be a police officer; in
ment. College (RNZPC). siblings. fact all she’d had was positive
‘‘I’ve been watching the But while the programme She had the support of her encouragement.
news,’’ said classmate Lorenzo helps students prepare to apply friends and family, and felt being The Papakura High School
Lepua. for RNZPC, it does not guarantee a police officer was a continu- programme Hotaka Piri Kura
‘‘I want to try to prevent it them a place; they still need to ation of her childhood dream of will officially launch on March
ever happening again.’’ meet the other entrance becoming a lawyer. 20 with displays from the police
The students are one of nine requirements. Six weeks in, and Himiona dog section, the Armed
cohorts nationwide enrolled in Counties Manukau area pre- said the biggest challenge the Offenders Squad (AOS) and the
the police studies programme. vention manager Inspector Tony course had presented so far had police Eagle helicopter.
Papakura local board chair- Wakelin said the programme been public speaking and fitness Every time he hits the track David
man Brent Catchpole said was an exciting initiative and he components such as the 2.4km Faatoese’s time improves.neighbourly.co.nz APRIL 4, 2019, FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS 9
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‘A Walk in the Park’ – Adapting to Our Master of Chinese Medicine
Circumstances.
Walking is one of the simplest and Carol Eggleton, Naturopath and (Acupuncture & TuiNa)
Medical Herbalist.
most efficient forms of exercise. But Bachelor of Chinese Medicine
Stress is any event that brings
why is walking so good for us and (Acupuncture & TuiNa)
change to our internal or external
what can we do if that walk in the environment. It can be positive
park is just too difficult. Whatever and invigorating. But it can also Tui Na massage for
be painful and traumatic causing
you do DON’T STOP WALKING. ongoing distress. A stressful situation
frozen shoulder and
primes our body for fight or flight with rotator cuff injury
Walking affects all of our body physiological (hormonal and nervous Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder (also known
systems from head to toe. It improves system) changes. Once the perceived as frozen shoulder) is a chronic inflammation
the circulation/the transport system danger is over the body returns to
occurs in the connective tissue surrounding
normal and we slowly adjust to the
for the body, strengthens the heart, improves lung function, stimulates changes in our circumstances. Today we will look at ways we can help the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder, the main character is joint pain
ourselves during the initial and adaptive stages of the stress response. In and stiffness. Mainly occurs in elderly people, chronic onset or a history
the release of ‘feel good’ chemicals, strengthens the bones, improves
the next article we will see how unresolved stress can deplete the body, of obvious trauma. Female incidence is higher than male.
flexibility, assists weight loss etc etc. mind and spirit undermining the adaptive mechanisms and leading to Patient felt shoulder or upper arm slightly pain at the beginning,
chronic diseases. then the pain gradually increased and then the whole shoulder
People with ongoing or recurrent episodes of back pain, joint pain etc
Here are some suggestions to assist in handling stressful situations. becomes stiffness. Pain can be described dull pain or knife cut pain,
should consider the benefit of walking as a low impact form of exercise
Emotional support from family, friends and professionals is invaluable – the pain level increased at night, sometimes can wake people up,
that will facilitate strong circulation pumping nutrients into the injured don’t be afraid to ask for help. sometimes the pain can radiate to the upper arm, forearm and fingers.
tissues and draining toxins and improving flexibility and strength thereby Good nutrition nourishes the nervous system, controls blood sugar levels, The whole direction of movement of shoulder joint is limited,
helping to prevent further injury. and supports emotional health. Avoid stimulants such as coffee and sugar among all of them, the most significant limitation is abduction rotation
that increase anxiety. and extension.
What could be simpler than going for a walk? The UK government health Exercise uses up stress hormones and encourages relaxation – use it to Tui Na therapeutic massage is one of the best way to treat frozen
recommendations are for us to exercise for 30 minutes daily for deal with your day to day stresses. shoulder. At the early stage, dredging meridian, active collaterals,
a minimum of five days a week. A 30 minute walk 5 times a week? Relaxation – learn to control reactions to stressful situations with promote qi and blood circulation and relief pain are the main method.
meditation, breathing and/or relaxation exercises and lifestyle changes. While on the adhension period, release adhesion and lubricating joint
BACK PAIN? Bach Flowers - Individual prescriptions can be made to suit your personal need to be aware.
FOOT PAIN? KNEE PAIN? situation. Use Rescue Remedy for emergencies e.g. after serious news, For the first stage of frozen shoulder, rolling, one finger pushing and
BREATHLESSNESS? IMBALANCE? PELVIC PAIN? accidents, bereavement, fear or trauma. It also comforts upset children pulling by palm methods can be applied around shoulder joints area.
and eases other, less serious, situations. Then using finger press on jian zhong shu, jian yu, jian zhen and tian
If you are finding that one (or more) of the above are preventing you Supplements may restore essential vitamins and minerals (especially Vit. B zong points until those acupoints become sore. After 5 times treatment,
from walking comfortably then do something about it now. At Osteopathy complex, Vit. C and magnesium.) shoulder pain should relief.
Pukekohe our whole body approach will help you get back on track Aromatherapy oils may aid relaxation and improve mood (lavender, Adhesion period: 1 massage, focus on the beginning of the ligament
chamomile, orange, sandal wood, ylang ylang) and adaptation to stress of the diseased muscle, the junction of the muscle and tendon,
walking in the park. (basil, geranium, rosemary and lemon
the lesion bursa and other parts. 2 Slip joints, respectively, shoulder
Osteopathy Pukekohe was established by myself in 2005 and I now Herbal remedies - Withania, Siberian ginseng, astragalus may help the joints, upper shoulders and extensions, strengthen the shoulder joint
adrenal response and immune system. Skullcap, lime Blossom, St John’s coordination activities, treatment twice a week, 10 times a course of
have three Associates (Jane, Kimberley and Paul) all practising with me Wort and oats will feed and restore the nervous system. There are many treatment, pay attention to shoulder warmth during treatment,
from the Way of Life Health Shop Mon – Sat inclusive. Give us a call other herbs that could support your individual needs – a suitable formula
avoid overwork, And adhere to their own functional exercise.
can be prepared in consultation with a naturopath or herbalist.
or book an appointment online www.osteopathypukekohe.com. After 2 courses of treatment, the pain symptoms disappeared and the
Check for contraindications before using herbs and oils if you are range of shoulder joint activity returned to normal.
Helen Wright pregnant or on other medications.
TCM Dr. Liu Pengyu now practices at Way of Life Health shop on
Director Osteopathy Pukekohe Call in on Wednesdays to Way of Life for a chat or phone
09 238-7806 to make an appointment for a consultation. Monday and Thursday, please welcome to pop over or call on
ACC/NZ/UK Registered Osteopath 09 238 7806
Proud member of
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SPECIAL EVENTS marilynbennett35@gmail.com
Pukekohe Swap Meet: Pukekohe List your event
Plant talk: Local plant experts Indian Centre, May 4-5. Phone John
To submit a What’s On event, go to
Terry Hatch and Jack Hobbs Ferguson, 021 627 624.
http://nbly.nz/fcn and fill out the
discuss revegetation options for Easter school holiday
online form with your event details.
Franklin and native trees for your programme: From April 15-18. 9am
Inclusion is at the editor’s discretion.
backyard: Monday April 8, 7pm, St to 12pm. Phone Mindy Simpson
Brides Church Community Hall, 0210 480 453 or subscribe by
Findlay Rd, Mauku. Refreshments Facebook @wdccstandrews., St trainings, for people with an
afterwards. Andrew’s Centre, 85 Queen St, intellectual impairment, in the
Handel Consort & Quire: St Waiuku. sports of ten pin bowling, table
Andrew’s Church, Pukekohe, Auditions: Badjelly the Witch. April tennis, power lifting, basketball,
Pukekohe, April 14. 5. Children aged 8+ and adults athletics, football and swimming.
Mauku fun run: April 7. 5km or needed for roles. 6.30pm at OSPA Contact Rowena 021 921902.
10km run or walk. Food, spot prizes, Theatre, Hall Rd, Onewhero. Season Various venues, Pukekohe,
best dressed team prize. Start and late July/early August. Franklin.
finish from Mauku School. 389 Farmstrong Comedy Night Bereavement Support Group: A
Union Rd, Mauku. Register at Show: April 12. Enjoy an all-star friendly group which meets each
www.maukufunrun.co.nz lineup featuring Nick Rado, Wilson Wednesday for support, walks,
Karaoke: With Marsh & Fee,, Dixon, Tevita Manukia and Tarun coffee, movies, lunches and day
Waiuku Cossie Club. Bring your Mohanbhai Book at www.bit.ly/ trips. New members welcome.
singing voices and friends along for Comedy. Pukekohe Town Hall. Contact Shirley 239 1889, Diane 021
a fun-filled night of song and Awhitu Country Markets: Easter 298 3007.
entertainment. Non-members Sunday, April 21, Matakawau Hall, Pukekoware Table Tennis Club:
welcome. Contact Fee 10am – 2pm. Pukekoware Hall, every Tuesday,
027-2899026. Victoria St, Waiuku. Heritage Matters: Maritime 7.30pm, all welcome. Phone Neville
Kariaotahi Hall Community Library, Archives & Library 012 023 03481.
Garage Sale: April 13. Community manager Danielle Carter will share Karaoke: April 12. With Marsh & Fee, Waiuku Cossie Club. Bring your singing Spud Union Community
garage sale at the old Kariaotahi stories about some of the unique voices and friends along for a fun-filled night of song and entertainment. Singing Group: Meets every
School. Bargains, home preserves, treasures of the Bill Laxon Maritime Non-members welcome. Contact Fee 027-2899026. Victoria St, Waiuku. 123RF Thursday, 12.30pm -2pm, Mauku
refreshments, raffles. EFTPOS Museum collection. Pukekohe Victory Hall, 430 Union Rd. Phone
available. Enquiries to secretary, Library, 12 Massey Ave, April 4. social service organisations and every Thursday. 78 Nelson St. Sid 0210724205, Wendy
phone 021 2591305., 19 Binns Rd, hear from topical guest speakers. Sunset Coast Big Band: Every 0220335011, or Anne 0273680509.
Waiuku. REGULAR EVENTS/ Meets on the fourth Wednesday of Thursday, all welcome. A big band Pukekohe 60s Up Movement:
BPW Franklin dinner: With CLUBS GROUPS the month. needs a lot of members - if you can Senior members meet second
Adrienne Dalton of Te Whangai Bombay Indoor Bowling Club: play and can read or want to learn Wednesday of the month. There
Trust as speaker, at Franklin Club, FranCOSS (Franklin Council of At Bombay Rugby Club hall, 7.15pm come along. Ring Ed 027 260 6568 are entertainers or speakers and a
Station Rd, Pukekohe, April 24. Social Services): 10am - 12pm at every Wednesday. All welcome, for info. Bandroom, 2 Belgium St, shared lunch. Bi monthly a bus trip
Women of all ages are invited to the Franklin Centre, upstairs in contact Sharon Ruiterman on 236 Waiuku. and bi monthly lunch. Contact
attend – book txt to Marilyn 0274 Stevenson Room, 11 Massey Ave, 0513 or just turn up. Special Olympics Counties Lavinia 09 238 3141. Town hall,
799 121 or email Pukekohe. Network with other local Housie: At Pukekohe Cossie Club (Pukekohe): Offers regular sports Pukekohe.
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From
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REGULAR EVENTS/ Counties Tennis Centre, 82 – 86 Cuppa and biscuit at interval time.
West St, Pukekohe. Contact: Cherie, $5 entry.
CLUBS GROUPS 027 459 6075. Senior Social Club Pukekohe Stamp Club: 1.30pm,
Korowai classes in Pukekohe: Night on Thursdays from 6:30pm – Reid Anderson Hall, first Sundays
Starting Wednesday, February 20. late. Non-members are welcome. on the month, Corner Queen and
9.30am till 2.30pm. Shared lunch. First two sessions are free. Wesley Streets, Pukekohe. Free
Beatty’s Rd double garage. Phone Franklin Rockers Dance Group:
entry.
Emily Whyte for more information. Meets Monday nights at Pukekohe
09-238-6965. Home lessons Cossie Club from 7pm – 9pm. Franklin Historical Society Inc:
Fridays from 10.30am till 12.30pm Lessons and social dancing. Phone Pioneer Cottage, Roulston Park,
and Sundays 10.30am till 2pm. Janice on 027 4737 297. open every Sunday. 11.30am until
Hourly rates. Queen’s Redoubt and Heritage 3.30pm. Come and see how the
Pukekohe Communicare CMA Centre: View historic displays and Martyn family lived in the 1800s,
Friendship Centre: For senior and models. Southern end of Pokeno, bring your stories with you. Entry
disabled folk in the community. 22 Great South Rd. Open Sundays, by donation and by appointment.
Meets every Monday of school 10am to 2pm, Group tours by Phone 0211237960, or email
term in the Plunket building, corner arrangement. Contact Ian Barton, franklinhistoricalsociety@g-
Edinburgh and Wesley Sts, 9.30am- 09 239 2049, see mail.com.
12.30pm. Phone 09 6315968. queensredoubt.co.nz Franklin Rockers Dance Group:
We Never Give Up Group: Meets Pukekohe Youth Centre Meets Monday nights at Pukekohe
every Wednesday morning at Rythmicals: Monday, 2pm to 4pm, Cossie Club from 7pm – 9pm.
Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Bowling and 4pm to 6pm, at Pukekohe Lessons and social dancing. Phone
Club for indoor bowls for people Youth Centre. Singing and playing
Janice on 027 4737 297
who have suffered stroke and the music, recording, tuition and
elderly. $5 fee each week. Mobility instruments provided. $5. Phone A singing group for adults - aiming to reduce social isolation and promote Franklin Lioness Club: Business
bus available for local pick-up. 027 632 0294. wellbeing has started up in Franklin. Open to all adults, Spud Union meets meeting 7pm, first Tuesday of the
Elevenses with Lisa Lorrell: 50+ Young at Heart, Fitness every Thursday at the Mauku Victory Hall. It is run by Sidharth Pagad - a month, dinner meeting with
Mornings of entertainment class: 40 minute class, phone 021 registered music therapist and community musician, along with two speaker, third Tuesday, Pukekohe
occupational therapists. The group meets at the Mauku Victory Hall, 430 Cosmopolitan Club. Phone Dinie,
followed by ‘‘Elevenses’’ - a 293 6622. Pukekohe class – Union Rd, Mauku, every Thursday from 12.30pm till 2pm. All skill levels
specialty morning teas. Every Mondays 9.45am – Indian hall; welcome. NATALIE POLLEY / STUFF
238 5633. Bookings a must.
second Friday of the month. Waiuku class - Thursdays 9.30am, Franklin Women’s Club: Mah
Bookings: Anne 09 232 6588, Lisa Waiuku Cossie Club. Jong, every Monday and Thursday
021 541 511 or www.lisalorrell.net, Friday indoor bowls: Learners their life. Tuesday evenings. Methodist Church on Fridays at at 1pm, 29 Hall St, Pukekohe. Phone
Pukekohe East Hall. and new members welcome, Contact Jan on 0274-521 366 or 1pm. Phone Connie 0274 177 329. Margaret on 238 6323.
Pukekohe Tennis: Every contact Dianne, 027 479 6208 or email Fitness League: Tuesday, 9.30am,
Wednesday night from 7pm till 238 3270. Pukekohe Cosmopolitan pukekohecommmunityaction@x- Pukekohe town hall concert Pukekohe Men’s Probus Club:
8:30pm . Members and non- Club, Nelson St, every Friday. tra.co.nz., Pukekohe Anglican chamber, phone 238 2246. Meets once a month. 10am to
members. Teams of two men and Adult Seasons for Growth: For Church Complex, cnr Queen St and Impromptu concert at 12pm, at Pukekohe Cosmopolitan
two women, each play a doubles adults who have experienced some Wesley St, Pukekohe. Harrington Hall: Second Monday Club. Phone Paul on 238 7702.
and mixed doubles match. form of grief or significant loss in Pukekohe 500 Club: Meets at of the month. 1.30pm, Pukekohe.
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REGULAR EVENTS/ 027 560 6777. Diabetes support group: Meets
Franklin Country Music Club: the last Thursday of every month.
CLUBS GROUPS Meets fortnightly on Thursdays at Connect with others affected by
Mah Jong Club: Meets each the Pukekohe Town Hall concert diabetes and learn how to manage
Thursday, 12.30pm at Waiuku chamber. 7.30pm. Perform with a and share your experience of living
Cosmopolitan Club. Phone 235 live band or enjoy the music and with diabetes. 1pm-3pm, Methodist
9877 (evenings). company. Phone Donna, 238 5806. Hall, cnr Queen and Wesley St. $2
Waiuku 500 Club: Meets each Franklin Fuchsia Group: Learn to for members, $5 non-members.
Wednesday, 12.30pm at St John propagate and grow fuchsias. Meet Contact Jan, 2392049.
Hall, Constable Rd, Waiuku. Phone at 1pm on the second Thursday of Tuakau Senior Citizens Club:
235 9877 (evenings). every month. Meetings are held at Second Thursday of the month.
Counties Country Quilters: different locations. Contact Carol 1.30pm to 4pm. Tuakau
Meetings every second Monday of on 021 0499 706 or Mary on 027 Cosmopolitan Club. Phone Lois, 232
the month from 9am-2 pm at the 287 2681. 9796.
PIA events centre in Pukekohe. Line dancing: - Beginner classes. Franklin Chess Club: Meets on
New members welcome, bring Day classes starting Tuesdays, the first Thursday of each Month
something to work on or just come 12pm - 12.45pm. Night classes (except January) in the Pukekohe
for a natter contact the club on Wednesdays, 7pm-7:45pm. Library upstairs in the Leslie
ccq.quilters@gmail.com for more Sunset Coast Big Band: Every Thursday, all welcome. A big band needs a lot Pukekohe East Hall, 232 Pukekohe Cromie room. 7pm to 8.30pm park
details. of members - if you can play and can read or want to learn come along. Ring East Rd. Phone Lynne 09 238 7269 behind the library and come
Waiuku Senior Citizens Club: Ed 027 260 6568 for info. Bandroom, 2 Belgium St, Waiuku. or text 027 4034 767. through the rear doors.
Meets at Waiuku Cosmopolitan Pukekohe Croquet Club: Pukekohe Card Club: 500 cards,
Club on the second Monday of the Nelson St at 10am Call Elaine on 09 Methodist Church hall, Tuesday, Wednesdays 9.15am, 79 Harris St. Methodist Hall, every Friday. Phone
month, 1.30pm. Entertainment, 2392943. 9.15am to 11.30am. $1 morning tea, Enquiries, John, 239 1213. Connie, 0274 177 329.
raffles, afternoon tea. There is also Probus Club of Pukekohe 50c raffles. Mobility bus available Pukekohe Floral Art Club: Pukekohe Cardiac Club: Meets
a monthly bus trip to places of Ladies: Meet on the first Tuesday within Pukekohe. Phone Elaine, 027 Qualified tutors and demonstrators every Friday at the Masonic Rooms,
interest. Contact Nancy, 235 8883. of the month throughout the year 820 4098. - beginners welcome. Meets the 8C Roulston St for support,
Combined Probus Club of at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Franklin writers: Meets every first Thursday of each month, exercises, speakers and friendship.
Franklin: Meets on the fourth Club at 10am. All welcome. Call Tuesday, 12.45pm-2.45pm of school 7.30pm, West St, Pukekohe. Contact Barbara 238 6533.
Monday of the month at the Maureen on 238 4400 term. Ed Hillary room in Franklin: Contact Christine 235 8070, email Pukekohe Yoga Club: Beginners
Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club,78 Pukekohe Table Tennis Club: The Centre. Phone Barbara, 027 cmblack@tuinet.nz yoga, relaxation class. Bring mat
Nelson St. 10am. Drop in coffee Pukekohe Youth Centre, 1 Roulston 5606 777. Pukekohe Senior Citizens Club: and blanket. Mondays, 10.15am,
morning on second Monday of the St, starting 6pm every Monday. Grandparents Raising Meets third Thursday of every Franklin Bridge Club, 20 Edinburgh
month. At Alyssum cafe, Franklin: Players of all levels and age groups Grandchildren: Coffee morning month. Town hall, 1pm-3pm, St, phone Carole 236 8348.
The Centre between 10.15am to are welcome. Phone Peter 09 232 last Tuesday of the month. From entertainment and a cuppa. Tuakau Country Music &
11.15am. Call Joan on 09 2387766. 8778. 10am to 12pm at St Andrew’s Waiuku Red Hatters: Ladies Variety Club: Meets on the third
Combined Probus Club of Golden Oldies table tennis: Church, Pukekohe. Ph: Anne 0274 meets the third Thursday of every Sunday of every month. Goes from
Pukekohe: Meet for a cup of tea Meets Tuesday at the Buckland 718 297 or Shirley 021 129 4151 month, 11.30am at the Kentish Hotel 1:30pm - 4pm at Harrisville School
and guest speaker, on the third Community Hall, 1pm, phone Ray Tuakau 500 Club: Meets in Waiuku, for fun, friendship and hall. Come and perform or come
Monday of the month at the 09 236 8673. Wednesday, 1pm at Tuakau food. No fees. Phone Elaine, and listen. Enquires: Wayne 022
Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club 78 Pukekohe Stroke Club: Meets Cosmopolitan Club. Phone Barbara, 2357131. 486 9968, Anne 0274 718 297.
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$20 tickets - Wednesday 3rd April
and x-rays for $25 tickets - Wednesday 10th April
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56 Seddon St, Pukekohe Music by John Kander
Late night Monday
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Script adaptation by David Thompson
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