The KARAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL Is Situated on Linwood Road

Kronicle available online at: www.karakasportspark.co.nz

Next edition June 2021

No 382 May 2021

KARAKA KRONICLE May 2021 th DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE IS – 20 May 2021. Please email news & advertisements to Vicki at: [email protected] or leave them at Te Hihi Autocourt during shop hours, Weekdays 6am - 5pm, Weekends 8am - 12pm. Telephone enquiries to Vicki at Mob: (027) 576-6425.  Advert files need to be a pdf, jpeg, or a Text Box in a Word document.  Adverts should be submitted in a format ready to use. Extra charges may apply if assistance is required to create or significantly modify them.  Although our print copy is B&W, we do accept colour adverts. However, we have no control over how the colour converts to B&W for printing.  A colour pdf copy is posted on the Karaka Community Events Centre / Sports Park website and the Karaka Lakes Group Facebook page. These can be viewed at www.karakasportspark.co.nz/Karaka-Kronicle along with our Terms & Conditions. Advertising Prices 2021 Full Page: 10cm x 18cm $100 (Portrait) NB The Karaka Kronicle is Half Page: 10cm x 9cm $ 40 (Landscape) printed in A5 page size (half of an A4 page). Qtr Page: 10cm x 4.5cm $ 20 (Landscape) 5cm x 9cm $ 20 (Portrait)

Please enclose money and advertisement in a sealed envelope which can be left at Te Hihi Autocourt, Karaka Sports Park, or organize direct credit payment into our bank account: ASB 12-3031-0654684-58 (please put ad name, size and duration as a reference) We do not send accounts or statements. We are not GST registered. Payment must accompany your ad request. No money will result in no ad.

The Karaka Kronicle is a community newsletter produced and distributed by volunteers. ALL NEWS from LOCAL clubs, schools and non-profit organizations we try to fit in printed free of charge.

Editor’s Note

Over the last 3 years of helping Vicki with the Karaka Kronicle, we’ve made a few changes to how we put it together, distribute it, and communicate with our advertisers and community group contributors. A monthly reminder email is sent to our database of advertisers and community groups to remind them of the deadline for sending in content. The result being growth from 36-40 pages per month to 52-56 pages (pre-Covid), which has settled back to 48 pages in recent times. Our print runs have increased to 1600 copies per month delivered to rural letterboxes in the Karaka area, and a number of cafés and retailers who make it available for their “walk-in” clients. To increase our print runs to encompass the rapidly growing Karaka urban area, we would potentially triple our print run and costs, and would therefore require a significant increase in the number and cost of advertising. To increase the engagement with our urban area and make them more aware of the local Karaka community groups we now post a colour version of the Kronicle on the Karaka Sportspark website and Facebook page, along with the Karaka Lakes Group Facebook page. We hope to add the Karaka Harbourside Group Facebook page to this soon. Although there are still the regular articles from some community groups, we are always looking for more interesting articles, special events, school fundraisers, and historical stories and photos about Karaka and the surrounding districts. As a volunteer run publication, we rely on our community groups to provide that content to help promote their upcoming activities and events, and tell us about their results. Vicki and I will look to visit some community group & club meetings over the coming weeks & months to try and increase the awareness. Obviously all of this needs to be paid for, and our advertisers are the key to this. No-one will read a book of advertisements, but equally there wouldn’t be a Karaka Kronicle without them. We still want to cater to the traditional rural community selling hay, etc, but are also looking to help connect the rural and urban communities of Karaka. We’re really keen to receive feedback from the community. Please email us your ideas for improving the relevance of the Karaka Kronicle to you. Russell (Co-Editor) [email protected]

What’s On This Month?

Van Gogh Alive 10th Apr - 23rd May, Spark Arena, Auckland NZ International Comedy Festival 4th - 23rd May, various Auckland venues Karaka Rugby Sponsor’s Day Sat 8th May, Karaka Sportspark Steel ‘n’ Wheels 9th May, Waiuku Auckland Writers Festival 11th -16th May, Aotea Centre, Auckland Karaka Market 15th May, Karaka Learning Centre Waiau Pa Market 16th May, Waiau Pa Karaka Rugby Blazer Day Sat 15th May, Karaka Sportspark Mother’s Day Sun 22nd May Karaka Trivia Quiz Nights Wed nights, Karaka Community Events Centre Sailing at Karaka Lakes (RC yachts) Every Sunday 2.00pm, Karaka Lakes

St Margaret’s Anglican Church (324 Linwood Road, Karaka – opposite the hall)

Church Services in May:

 May 9 Community-led morning service  May 23 – Communion service

A chance to connect with others in the community Everyone is welcome

Nga manaakitanga, te pai me te rangimarie (Blessings, good and peace) For Easter activities at Christ Church Papakura see www.papakuraanglican.org.nz Ph: (09) 299 8086 Email: [email protected]

FOR HIRE : The KARAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL is situated on Linwood Road. The excellent facilities are available for hire for weddings, funerals, 21sts and older birthday parties, family reunions and other functions.

If you are interested in hiring the hall contact: Ian Harvey: 292 7793 or if Ian is unavailable Lois Jamieson: 294 8107 alternatively please [email protected]

Alan Cole - Franklin Local Board Ph: 021 923-719 Email: [email protected]

Central Government through the Transport and Infrastructure Committee is calling for public submissions on its inquiry into Congestion Pricing in Auckland. Congestion pricing involves implementing a charge (or charges) to manage demand on the road network. This can encourage users to change their travel behaviour - the time, route, or mode by which they travel. The committee’s inquiry is informed by the Ministry of Transport (in conjunction with partner agencies Waka Kotahi, Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, Treasury and the Public Service Commission) technical investigation report into Auckland congestion pricing. The report explores a number of different congestion pricing systems used overseas to reduce congestion and improve travel times. It found a congestion pricing system could reduce congestion in Auckland by around 8- 12% when fully implemented, like travel experienced during the school holidays. Officials have found that a larger strategic corridors scheme would be the most beneficial option for congestion pricing in Auckland, and could be phased in. More information on the reports can be found here www.transport.govt.nz/ area-of-interest/auckland/the-congestion-question The committee is interested to hear people’s thoughts on the idea of introducing congestion pricing in Auckland. It will be guided in its inquiry by the terms of reference. Any decision to implement congestion pricing would be made as a joint decision between Auckland Council and Central Government. The closing date for submissions is midnight Thursday, 20 May 2021 which can be made on the following link www.parliament.nz/en/ ECommitteeSubmission/53SCTI_SCF_INQ_109499/CreateSubmission Happy to take your feedback on these or any other things that are on your mind on the above contacts Alan

GPS Boomspraying Gorse and broom spraying, etc Registered Chemical handler and applicator.

Call Davey on 021 821 689 or 09 235 9146

WARDROBE WAREHOUSE for Solid melamine wardrobe systems and shelving

New builds, renovations or upgrades – whatever your needs contact Richard Haynes, your local wardrobe specialist with 23 years experience in the business. Free quotations. 027-221-7168 [email protected]

Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Association Inc

Our next meeting is on Monday 17th May at the Karaka Hall Supper Room at 7.30pm. Everyone is most welcome.

Pest Control We hosted a Bait & Trap Hub Day on 10th April and heard from Andrew Sinclair representing the Whakauopo Landcare Group. With support from the Franklin Local Board, they have made great progress in promoting pest control plans and linking together local groups. Check out the Predator Free Franklin website ( https://predatorfreefranklin.nz/ ) for information, or to register your property and traps. There are regular updates and stories on the programme and results, also information about where you can pick up new supplies. There are two pest control areas covering Karaka – the CREST zone which borders the Manukau Harbour and includes Clarks Beach, Seagrove and Ellets Beach, and the inland Karaka area. There is a link to the trap.nz website ( https://trap.nz/ ) where you can locate and register your property and traps. Contact John Abbott ( [email protected] ) if you need help registering or using the trap.nz site.

Subscriptions are now due for the 2020/21 year, and are $20 per household. Subscriptions can be paid by: Internet banking to Westpac a/c 03-0406-0709167-00 using your name as a reference, then send an email saying you have paid via the bank to our Treasurer – Bill Sharplin, [email protected] Cash or a cheque payable to Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Assoc. Inc, these can be brought to our meetings.

Ross Davison Chair, Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Association Email [email protected]

Justices of the Peace in Our District

L Jamieson Ph 294 8107 M Wallace Ph 294 6166 S Stafford-Bush Ph 292 7112 P Hewett Ph 021 672 797 alternatively contact Citizen’s Advice Bureau Ph 299 6412 Open Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 10am to 12noon. JP Clinic Mon to Fri 10am to 2pm, Sat 10am to 12noon. 4A Opaheke Road Papakura Auckland 2110

Quality Local Builder

Alterations, Maintenance, Decks, Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations Honest, Reliable, Tidy

Call Carl To Discuss Your Next Project 021 321 326

KARAKA RUGBY CLUB

10/04/21 McNamara Cup (Premiership): Weymouth 0 Karaka 90

17/04/21 McNamara Cup (Premiership): McNamara Cup (Premiership ) Pukekohe 13 Karaka 32 Points Table

Bob Chandler Cup (Premier Reserves): Pukekohe 15 Karaka 45

24/04/21 McNamara Cup (Premiership): Karaka 40 Ardmore Marist 30 Bob Chandler Cup (Premier Reserves): Karaka 32- Ardmore Marist 12 Massey Cup (Under 21): Karaka 19 Patumahoe 13 Under 85kg Karaka 22- Waiuku 6

A big day last weekend with the club celebrating Ladies Day, and the players turning it on with all 4 teams winning at home !!

Congratulation to Manurewa Rugby Club on recently celebrating their centenary year.

Work Wanted Can do most things, Drive trucks, diggers, etc To rejuvenating old farm fences, to weeding under the rose bushes. Moving? Garage Cleanout. 69 years of experience and proud of it. Ph: 0274 364234 09 2325777

Don’t get bogged down with the Winter Blues! With The Trans-Tasman Bubble up and running, how about re-discovering that love of travel with a visit to warmer climbs in Australia ? With quarantine free travel now in operation there are exciting adventures and perhaps friends and family to see over the ditch. Why not discover the golden beaches of the gold coast or take a shopping trip to Sydney? However you choose to travel, we’ll take care of all the details for you! We would love to hear from you as we start to emerge from our isolation and discover the joy of travel again.

FENCING - RETAINING

All Types of Rural and Residential Fencing/Retaining If you want:  A Golden Pliers Champion  A World Farm Fencing Champion  A National and International Farm Fencing Judge  High quality and efficient Fencer  Wrote the fencing book, “The Golden Pliers” Then you need to contact: Nick Liefting on 0274941846 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nlcontractors.co.nz

Does your tree have a virus? I recently walked through a client’s garden where they had a newly planted grove of magnolias. The problem was, that one clearly had a virus and this was putting the other trees at risk. The trees were expensive to buy and the clients were reluctant to remove the infected tree. So, what are the signs that your tree may have a virus?  Reduced vigor  Tree dieback  Leaf distortions, including rolling and twisting.  Unusual patterns on the leaves.  Reduction of fruit produced or distorted fruit.  Branches may look dull and become fragile and break.  The trunk may look cracked or be flaky Unfortunately, there is no cure for a virus, (think of Covid) A tree that is infected can be a problem for other trees in the garden, particularly those of the same genus. The virus can be transmitted by vectors such as biting and chewing insects e.g. aphids and mealybugs. The virus will not usually kill your tree, but it may distort it in a way that becomes unsightly or loses vigor completely on one side. This is heartbreaking if it appears on a specimen tree or even on a newly planted treasure. The best way to keep all your trees virus free is to keep them healthy by good management, including mulching around the trees, removing dead or broken branches to ensure quick efficient healing, and keeping an eye on any changes like a sudden influx of chewing insects. If you are not sure of your tree’s general health, contact us or give us a call and we would be happy to have a chat.

Our services include  Pruning/thinning  Crown lifting/reductions  Removals  Hedge trimming  Fruit tree pruning  Stump grinding  Consulting  Arborists reports  Mulching and mulch sales Prompt tidy service always Contact Mike Jarvis 09 2388265 Mobile 021323669 [email protected]

Home is: Karaka Community Event Centre @ Karaka Sports Park 372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz [email protected]

KARAKA STALLIONS MISS OUT IN NORTHERN DISTRICTS MASTERS FINAL The day started wet, and after discussion with the umpire there was a delay. The Morrinsville Creamers won the toss and chose to bat. The attack started with Rudy Bakker and Craig Gray. Both bowled tight lines, but the batsman got off to a fast start. After 8 overs, John Lucas had a bowl, and got us the 1st wicket, 83/1. Craig Gray brought back on, and he and Rudy got the next couple, Next up again was John who bowled well with Richard Keesing. With the screws tightening, Daniel & Baha (Skipper) Gardner took over. DG picking up a wicket. At drinks, they were 130ish/5, with two retirements (30 runs each).

How many club cricketers get to play on a test match venue ? A very special day indeed.

(continued) After drinks DG got another one, and the Stallions were growing with confidence. Kane Matich took over from Baha , and bowled beautifully, taking 3 wickets. Liam Fletcher from the other end, bowled like he always does, and was rewarded with a wicket. The fielding was pretty good all day, and the last wicket, was a runout courtesy of some good work from Henry Cassin. We bowled them out for 183/10. John and Rob Foster opened the batting. Fozzie suffered an injury, and with a runner, managed to get to 30, along with John. A slow start from them, but at drinks, we were 82/0. With Neeraj Kumar and DG batting, who was pushed up the order, Skipper Baha was confident. Neeraj got bowled for bugger all. Baha joined DG in the middle for some fun, and then joined Neeraj, out for bugger all as well. Liam looked good, getting 14ish. Kane also looked likely, getting 14ish. Meanwhile, DG was at the other end, blazing his way to a quick fire 30, including 2 big 6s. Requiring a run a ball, off the last 6 overs, with 3 retirements. Henry, Richard, Rudy and Craig got us close, and did what was needed, to get runs. But at the end, the Creamers bowled well, and we fell just 13 runs short, with 9 balls to go. We were in the hunt all day. It was such an amazing day. A big thanks, to all the fans that turned out to watch the Stallions and Creamers do battle in the final. Next year, we'll go one better

Home is: Karaka Community Event Centre @ Karaka Sports Park 372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka [email protected] www.karakasportspark.co.nz

The summer Interclub season is drawing to a close with teams doing well in most grades. The trip to play at Whangamata Tennis Club was a great day once again. EXO Tennis was a resounding success with great weather, first class tennis, delicious food and beverages and a sold-out crowd. There will be another one organised for later this year or early next year so watch for this date. Winter timetable: Wednesday: Mid-week Ladies from 9.30 am, General play from 4 pm, Drill Sessions with Nigel from 6.00 pm then join in for Quiz Night. Saturday: Social play from 1pm.

Any queries please email [email protected]

Junior Coaching with Brad Paterson contact him on 027 4458664 for days and bookings or email: [email protected]

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Mention this ad and get a further 5% discount off our already low prices! We have extensive ranges of solution dyed nylon and wool carpets, along with luxury vinyl planks and extensive ranges of laminate flooring. Visit our showroom at The Hub, Botany (next door to Resene) or call: Michelle Cappel on 021 261 4016 or John Wallace on 0274 922 621, both live locally.

KARAKA MUSEUM Blackbridge Road, beside the Karaka Hall

Opening Times: 2nd Sunday of the month; 1 pm to 3 pm 4th Wednesday of the month 10.00 am to 12.00 pm We are happy to open by arrangement for group visits. The Museum is conveniently located near cafes so plan your group's Museum and Lunch trip today. Contact: Fraser 09 2927801, Hugh 09 2948648 or Judith at [email protected] Visit us at: www.karakamuseum.org.nz

Providing Expert Electrical Service Throughout Karaka

David Pearce www.pearceelectrical.co.nz

021 800 148 [email protected]

Home is: Karaka Community Event Centre @ Karaka Sports Park 372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz [email protected]

A busy cricket season has come to an end. We were honoured to receive the Northern Districts Cricket Club of the Year Award. At Counties Manukau we picked up the Club of the Year, Andrew Napier received a well-deserved Junior Service Award, Junior Fair Play was awarded to George Glovers team the Karaka Broncos, Sam Varcoe received Outstanding Player and Best Batsman and Luke Williamson the Player Points Award. We would like to thank all those that contributed to a fantastic season and once again our valued sponsors.

2020/2021 Senior Awards Best Club Member (club member) Glover Family Best Club Member (committee) Caity Beattie Player of the year Sam Varcoe Best all rounder Luke Williamson Most Improved Devon Wilson Best Fielder Luke Williamson Best Batsman Sam Varcoe Best Bowler Michael Schofield Senior A Player of the Year Shaun Duarte Senior A Best Batsman Devon Wilson Senior A Best Bowler Stuart Kett Senior B Player of the Year Paul Towells Senior B Best Batsman Paul Towells Senior B Best Bowler Matthew Daniels Emerging Secondary School Player Boys Mannu Sachdev

Working to develop cricket in the Karaka area

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KARAKA OUTDOOR BOWLING CLUB

Well another season has almost over with our final Adam and Eve day combined with the Marne Road Club to be held 24th April followed by our prizegiving. A mighty thanks to all our helpers through the season and in particular our President Ian Harvey who is a tower of strength in his organizational abilities and holding the club together. Also a big thanks to Green Superintendent and Green Keeper, Bob Croft and Chris Baber for all their hard work. A big thanks to our sponsors through out the season. Unfortunately we have had a lot of injuries and sickness’s this season which has meant our playing numbers have been somewhat reduced. However positives have emerged and it is to be hoped our association with members of other Karaka Sports Park Clubs can be further fostered and developed with the regular Thursday night social bowls. Our last Open Tournament was held on Friday 9th April, kindly sponsored by Fountains. Winners. Allan Ferguson, Kathy Ferguson, Kathy Lister from Pukekohe. 2nd. Rob Edwards, Sandy Edwards, Andrea Edwards from Pukekohe. 3rd. Chris Walker, Ken Mikelson, Peter Sinclair from Pukekohe. 4th. Yvonne Urwin, Bev Craig, Val Bowden from Pukekohe. A clean sweep from Pukekohe teams this tournament. Contact numbers for anyone interested in joining our club are. President Ian Harvey 09 27793 or Don Kirkbride 0274 82-6914.

KARAKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY AT 7PM

WHERE? KARAKA MUSEUM

ALL WELCOME

KARAKA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB KARAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL 321 LINWOOD RD

The season is well under way and members have been enjoying club nights. We are looking forward to Drury and possibly Ardmore Indoor Bowling Clubs joining us on 6th and 13th May. Evenings such as this are always most enjoyable. It is not to late to come along and join us on Thursday evenings. All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes. All other equipment is provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATI0N Phone - Lois/Jim 294 8107 Phone - Doug/Diane 294 8647

Power for the People!!

Christine Rupp, Chair, Counties Power Consumer Trust [email protected]

Counties Power last month ‘turned the turf’ on a new substation site at Barber Road, Bombay. This future-proofs the network to cater for growth both in population and electricity demand on the eastern side of the region. This is part of a large $40m works programme which also see the end-of-life Mangatawhiri and Ramarama substations decommissioned. The works area includes Razorback, Paparata, Lowry, Pinnacle Hill, Medhurst, Bombay, Barber, Mill, Great South, Portsmouth and Hillview Roads, including side roads off these. Transpower will also be completing work on their network in the area simultaneously. Counties Power is working in parallel with Transpower to Photo: Chief Executive Judy Nicholl turning the sod!! schedule works and streamline processes to minimise disruption. We thought it was time to introduce with a photo below of the current trustees:

Photo: Left to right: David Spratt Christine Rupp (Chair), Don Thomson, Phil Beston and Alan Eyes.

Power for the People!! (continued)

This year 2 of the trustees must retire but are eligible for re-election. For information on being a trustee, including the nomination and election process, please go to our website www.countiespowertrust.org.nz or email the secretary at [email protected]. Nominations for two trustees will open on 5th May and close on 15th June 2021. The winter sports have started coming to our screens and some of us actually go to support them in person. Watch out for Counties Power sponsorship of some of our local well-known teams – Northern Stars, Counties Manukau Heat and Steelers teams. All that exercise and skill makes us proud!!

Tools to Share and a Workshop to Create Waiuku Community Workshop There lies a space in Waiuku, a place for the wider Franklin Community to come and share skills, share a laugh and share resources. That space, Waiuku Community Workshop (WCW), is opening its doors for people to attend woodworking, repair and craft workshops in June. The Workshop’s aim is to reduce what is sent to landfill, encouraging people to repair what they already use and utilise ‘waste’ materials, rather than buy new. The zero-waste aim of the Workshop is made even easier through the Tool Library that runs alongside the Workshop, making shared resources in the form of power, hand and garden tools available to members. Membership is low cost (just $25 per quarter) or free if you can volunteer. There are over 200 tools some donated from the generous community and others new thanks to the Auckland Council Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund. On Wednesday’s you’ll find a small community of volunteers organising the Workshop and staffing the Tool Library desk. Some are retired mechanical engineers and there’s a young rail worker. There’s a shift worker at the steel mill who comes every other week and a stay-at-home mum who can set you up to borrow tools. It’s a varied bunch of people, all who will happily stop to have a chat and share their knowledge and skills. The Tool Library is currently open Wednesday’s 1 to 4pm operating out of Waiuku Zero Waste, 5 Hosking Place. The view is to extend those hours and open the Tool Library on the weekend when we get more volunteers. If you’d like to know more, want to leave feedback, or are interested in joining our community of volunteers,: email Chelsea – [email protected] or visit https://www.facebook.com/WaiukuCommunityWorkshop/

Franklin County Archers Please come and join the great team at Franklin County Archers Franklin County Archers Outdoors is situated at 22 Stone Road, Bombay, we also hold indoor training at the A&P Showgrounds in Pukekohe on Thursday night from 5.30pm. Upcoming Events NZFAA Marked Nationals 8-9 May Venue: Mt Tigers Archers, Whangarei. NZFAA Indoor Nationals 26-27 June Venue: Mana Archery club, Wellington Congratulations to Regan Walters who competed last week in the Archery NZ Nationals held in Hamilton, Regan received from the Senior Men’s Division last week Gold Unmarked Field + New NZ Record + Trophy Gold Clout + New NZ Record Gold Target Gold Mixed Teams Bronze Match Play Overall Barebow Champion of Champions Please contact us: President: Jannie de Vos 021 028 67301 Treasurer: Lorna Robertson 021 256 4045 Email: [email protected] Website: www.franklincountyarchers.com Facebook: Franklin County Archers, New Zealand is updated regularly with news, shoot reports and photos.

We are a 12 Step programme (based on Alcoholics Anonymous) for all who suffer from food addiction. We welcome all who are on the eating disorder spectrum, from binge eaters to restricters to over exercisers. Meetings every Monday night Drury Community Library, Tui St, Drury 7.30pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.aucklandoa.com www.oa.org

NEXT MEETING - Wednesday May 19 @ 7 pm (Third Wednesday of each month at Urban Soul – Karaka)

Our speaker at the April meeting was Jesse Wakeling, an inspirational young lady who shared her passion and knowledge on gardening and has set up Grandiflora Garden Services to feed that passion by helping others in their garden. We also received with thanks lots of lovely wool to knit up for Plunket and Papakura and Middlemore Maternity Hospitals. We are collecting items for a food bank donation as our guest speaker in May is Ian Foster who operates a foodbank locally and is doing, among others, valuable work in the community. Later in the year we hope to host Eddie from OrangeSky. Orange Sky is a non- profit organisation providing a free mobile laundry and shower service for people experiencing homelessness in Auckland, Wellington and soon in Christchurch. He has achieved this in less than 3 years. Another inspiration. If you are interested in joining us for fun and friendship please email [email protected] Please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/karakawomensinstitute/

Franklin Vintage Machinery Club We are looking to rent/ lease a Farm shed or a small piece of land to store our gear Any thing around the Franklin area considered If you can help Please Call Scott Bright 021 795 261

News from Clarks Beach Yacht Club A few months ago, the Clarks Beach Yacht Clubhouse was sitting tired and forlorn; the Club’s future, with only ten members and some of them inactive, was not looking promising. Just in the nick of time, a new resident to the Clarks Beach community put her hand up to help. New Commodore, Rachel Woodworth, and her committee, have made significant changes and the club is flourishing again. New members: In the last few months, the membership has grown to over 90, a number of them for the social benefits, others so they or their children can take part in the ongoing Learn to Sail programmes. Others just want to go sailing. The club has Optimists, Sunbursts, Firebugs and Wind-rushes, besides all the safety boats/RIBS, available for members to use. Sailing opportunities: This summer’s Learn to Sail programmes have just completed, and will continue next sailing season. Have you or your children thought about learning to sail next summer? Have you got a trailer-sailer of some sort languishing in your garden or shed? Perhaps you’re an accomplished sailor looking for a group of other enthusiasts to have fun with? The club’s goal is to see more adults out in boats next summer, as well as encouraging the young ones. Club makeover: The clubhouse makeover has begun, with disability access and the deck recently upgraded by volunteers. NZ Steel is kindly donating the materials to fix the leaking roof and plans are in hand for an interior refurbishment. Several local groups are already regularly using it, and many other fun events are in the planning stages. Once the refurbishment is complete, the venue will be a picturesque location for weddings and other special occasions. Alcohol licence: Through the summer some licences were granted for special events, including enjoying the America’s Cup together. The club has applied for a permanent alcohol licence, which is hopefully only a few weeks away. Once that happens, the clubhouse will be open for members’ and their guests’ socialising every week Thursday—Sunday. For further information, membership or any other queries, please contact [email protected]

Waiau Pa Volunteer Fire Brigade http://www.facebook.com/waiaupafire Call log There have been 9 calls since the last report. There were 4 Fire and Property and 5 Medical calls. This year has seen us with 48 calls 15 Fire / Property and 34 medical calls. ANZAC Day Parade Our Fire Fighters attended the Papakura dawn ANZAC parade. The Waiau Pa ANZAC parade also had our Fire Fighters in uniform wearing medals. All medals worn on the left over the heart are awarded medals. All medals on the right are medals awarded to relatives. Bowls Day A successful, fun day was held in April organised by the Clarks Beach Bowling Club and our local Waiau Pa Volunteer Fire Brigade. Fire Advice An open season means that it is safe for you to light an outside fire without a permit. Did you test your Smoke Alarms in April? You're four times more likely to survive a house fire if you have a working smoke alarm. One third of residential fires we responded to last year didn’t have smoke alarms installed. Smoke from a house fire can kill in less than three minutes. While the number of structure fires have decreased over the last five years, incidence of cooking fires has increased. Don’t leave the room when cooking. If you must, always switch off before you walk off. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of house fires in New Zealand. Fire and Emergency New Zealand recommend long-life photoelectric smoke alarms. Medical Advice An early call is appreciated as all local Fire Fighters/Medical First Responders are volunteers. Patients with breathing problems deteriorate if specialist help is not sought early. The sooner a person receives help the faster the recovery is likely to be. Please call 111 and ask for Ambulance to report a Breathing or Chest Pain problem. Murray Gallagher Counties Computer Consultants www.merlinit.co.nz Operations Support - Waiau Pa Volunteer Fire Brigade

CLUB CONTACT WHEN & WHERE ACG Strathallan 2950830 50 Hayfield Way, Karaka Badminton - Karaka Seniors Fraser Mansell Karaka War Memorial Hall 2927801 Monday 7.30 -10pm Badminton - Papakura Juniors Ak Yap Counties Badminton Hall 299 8042 41 Elliot St, Papakura Carriage Driving Club Michelle Reddy 14B Ellett Road, Karaka 2927595 Clarks Beach RC Yacht Club Paul Ayers Sundays 2.00pm, May - Nov [email protected] 0275 843262 Karaka Lakes Counties Baseball Randy Yard Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 021 08395499 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz Counties Dog Training Club Marie Wales 2927803 Kidd Elliott Park www.countiesdogs.co.nz Thursday from 7pm Federated Farmers Doug Gellert 2948647 Karaka War Memorial Hall Meetings as notified Franklin Vintage Machinery Scott Bright Karaka Bowling Club 021 795261 2nd Wed of the month 7.30pm Karaka Bowls (indoor) Lois Jamieson 2948107 Karaka War Memorial Hall Doug Gellert 2948647 Thurs 7.15pm March to end of October Karaka Bowls (outdoor) Don Parker 2985773 Karaka Sports Park Ian Harvey 2927793 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka Sept to April Thurs & Sat 8.45am Karaka Community Event Centre 2927588 Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz Karaka Cricket - Juniors Andrew Napier Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 021 537662 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz Karaka Cricket - Seniors Lee Ter Huurne Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 021 0346176 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz Karaka War Memorial Hall Ian Harvey 2927793 Karaka War Memorial Hall [email protected] Lois Jamieson 2948107 Karaka Historical Society Violet Eggleton Karaka War Memorial Hall www.karakamuseum.org.nz 09 2363875 Museum open 2nd Sun 1-3pm and 4th Wed 10-12pm of each month

CLUB CONTACT WHEN & WHERE Karaka Netball Trudi Goldsworthy Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 021 772003 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz Karaka Playcentre 2927675 299 Linwood Road [email protected] Sessions Mon-Fri Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Ross Davison Karaka War Memorial Hall Association 2927700 Meetings, 3rd Monday of each [email protected] month 7.30pm Karaka Rugby - Juniors George Glover Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 022 0431606 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakarugby.co.nz Karaka Rugby - Seniors Steve Gellert Karaka Sports Park www.karakasportspark.co.nz 021 522302 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka Karaka School Sarah Hynds 12 Blackbridge Road, Karaka www.karaka.school.nz 2948166 Karaka Tennis - Juniors Nigel Allen Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 027 8001170 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz Karaka Tennis – Seniors Wayne Kidd Karaka Sports Park [email protected] 0274 822891 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka www.karakasportspark.co.nz Karaka Women’s Institute Chris - President Urban Soul [email protected] 027 4767644 3rd Wednesday of each month www.wi.org.nz Model Aeroplane Club Keith Trillo 2984161 Karaka Sports Park Sundays 10am-2pm Pukekohe Golf Club Ian Litchfield 2948822 564 Karaka Rd (SH22), Karaka www.pukekohegolf.co.nz St Margaret's Anglican Church Janice 2998086 324 Linwood Rd, Karaka [email protected] See Church noticeboard for dates Toastmasters Samantha Jung- Karaka War Memorial Hall, Fielding 022 068 5632 2nd & 4th Wed of month 7pm Te Hihi School Kevin Bush 2927706 767 Linwood Road, Karaka www.tehihi.school.nz The Donkey & Mule Society Trevor Stevens 91B Estuary View Road [email protected] 09 2321697 Waiau Pa

OPENING HOURS Wednesday 3pm Thursday 4.30pm Friday 4.30pm Saturday 1pm We will continue to review these hours as and when sporting fixtures are held. TWO FAT CHEFS Carvery is Back on Friday Nights!! 6.30pm – 8.30pm Wednesday / Thursday: Blackboard Menu Ph Gill for more information 021 186 9624 CASUAL BAR STAFF REQUIRED If you are looking for some part time bar work, please give us a call now, Ph: 027 576-6425 PILATES Wednesday morning at 8.30 am. Bring a mat or towel and Swiss Ball if you have one. Enquiries Amanda 021341923 SAVE THE DATE & BOOKINGS Sat 8th May Karaka Rugby Sponsor’s Day Sat 15th May Karaka Rugby Blazer Day

Please contact us if you would like to book the club for an event / seminar / party, etc ...Remember to put any meeting or event dates on the calendar on the noticeboard. Check out the calendar on our website below. 372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka P: 292-7588 E: [email protected] W: www.karakasportspark.co.nz

Every Wednesday at 7pm $10 Meals available, great value Karaka Community Event Centre Kitchen open 6.00 - 7.30 pm Cnr Linwood & Blackbridge Rd Call 027 576-6425 to book a table Karaka