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Pukekohe delivered a weekend of fast-car heaven as 106,753 supercar fans flocked to the spiritual home of New Zealand motorsport - Pukekohe Park - for the ITM Supersprint. It was an emotional finish to the three days of racing for Supercar championship leader, Kiwi , (inset) as he claimed the Memorial Trophy, for recording the best results over the weekend’s event. Turn to P6-7 and P18-19 to check out all the action from the weekend. Photos: Daniel Kalisz, GETTY IMAGES

SATURDAY 19 NOV 2016 The SsangYong Counties Cup returns to Pukekohe Park for 2016 showcasing thrilling horse racing, entertainment and hospitality. Featuring the Lone Star Pukekohe Fashion in the Field

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1. VALLEY SCHOOL GALA Valley School celebrates its 50th This newspaper is subject to NZ Press anniversary with a Golden Gala day Council procedures. FROM on November 12 from 10am-2pm. A complaint must first Face-painting, pony rides, quick-fire be directed in writing, THE raffles and more. within one month of EDITOR publication, to the editor’s email address. 2. COUNTIES CUP FASHION If not satisfied with the response, the complaint may be referred to the Pukekohe Lone Star Fashion in the Press Council. PO Box 10-879, Field will be held at SsangYong The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Counties Cup Day at Pukekohe Or use the online complaint form at There’s less than a month left to Park from 12pm on November 19. www.presscouncil.org.nz Please nominate someone for our include copies of the article and all Franklin’s Finest People of the 3. BOUTIQUE CRAFT MARKET 1 correspondence with the publication. Year Awards. Christmas gift ideas, food and We’ve had some great entries coffee. 9am-1pm on November 12 at come in, but we are still looking Bombay Scout Hall, Paparata Rd. CONTENTS for a lot more to come through Free entry. 9 Conversations over the next three weeks. 12-13 What’s On All nominators go in the draw 4. TUAKAU DUCK RACE 16 Nadia Lim to win a $500 voucher from the 1000 rubber duck race down the team at Mitre 10 Mega Pukekohe. Waikato River, a fun free family day HAVE YOUR SAY This is a great incentive to put to do list out. 11am-3pm on November 20 at Let us know what’s happening in pen to paper and put someone up Les Batkin Reserve, Tuakau. See 2 3 your street or community at for the awards. tuakauduckrace.co.nz for more [email protected] For categories like Junior details. Achiever, Community Worker, Sports Personality and Employee, 5. WAIUKU THEATRE GROUP just a nomination is a great Babooshka, a witty comedy for addition to a CV because all mature audiences only. Backstage nominees are sent an official Theatre, Waiuku from November letter. 4-26. Tickets are $16 each from Other categories like www.eventfinda.co.nz or Volunteer, Inspiration, Act of www.waiukutheatre.com. Phone 4 5 Kindness and Lifetime 021 162 8110 for more information. Achievement are simply neat ways to acknowledge the efforts of our community heroes. Contact us OFFICE: 09 237 0400. ADDRESS: 217 King St, PO Box 14, Pukekohe. NEWS DIRECTOR: Julie Kaio, [email protected], 09 237 So please take a moment to 0410, 027 204 2958 AREA SALES MANAGER: Pamela Ryan, 027 294 1405, [email protected] SALES INQUIRIES: Angela nominate that special someone - Dunn, 09 237 0419, 027 276 1758, [email protected]. EDITORIAL: John Boynton 09 237 0404, the nomination form is on Page 17 [email protected], Natalie Polley, 09 237 0413, [email protected], Alice Parminter, 09 237 0406, - or you can email me direct at [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS 09 237 0400, [email protected] MISSED DELIVERIES: [email protected] www.fixmydelivery.co.nz, 0800 339 000 DIGITAL EDITION: franklincountynews.co.nz. PUKEKOHE TOYOTA

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JOHN BOYNTON kohe’s first set of traffic lights. Franklin Local Board deputy chairman Pukekohe’s first set of traffic lights is now Andy Baker said at times the debate was in operation. ‘‘emotive and divisive’’. Earlier this year, Auckland Transport However, Baker said AT exhausted mul- (AT) confirmed traffic lights would be tiple options before moving forward with installed at the intersection of Manukau Rd the traffic lights. and Custom St as part of an upgrade to So far, Baker said he hadn’t heard any Pukekohe Station. negative feedback. AT said the lights would provide ‘‘In fact feedback has been positive in improved reliability for new bus services regard to the bus services now available in operating out of Custom St and also provide Pukekohe and in particular Waiuku and a safer crossing point for pedestrians over Patumahoe.’’ Manukau Rd and Custom St. The projected cost of the Auckland Heated debate from the local community Council and New Zealand Transport surrounded the decision to install Puke- Agency project is $15.4 million. Pukekohe has its first set of traffic lights on the corner of Manukau Rd and Custom St.

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A Cup Day was held at Franklin Bridge Club’s Pukekohe clubrooms on November 1. Hats were mandatory and Gloria Pilkington, Yvonne Baettig (winner of best hat), all sorts were on Suzanne Radley, Jacqui Trepass. display.

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Fabian Coulthard with Valley School Drivers Will Davison and were joined by 12 year old Kate Storr joins Will Davison. PHOTOS: NATALIE POLLEY pupil and Ford fan Tom Storr. Pukekohe fan Kelly Crosby.

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‘‘Franklin's Finest is a great way to ‘‘Feedback has been positive on the bus we honour the heroes in our community.’’ you services now available in Pukekohe and say See P2 say in particular Waiuku and Patumahoe.’’ Andy Baker - see P3

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Having received our letter ANDREW BAYLY direction for the development of stating we are now getting ONLINE CHATTER Auckland’s transport system over rural recycling I responded by Teams have good days and Implementing a solid economic the next 30 years. saying no thank you as it is too bad days - unfortunately we plan and practicing responsible I lobbied to council officers and difficult to get a full recycling had a bad day when Ireland financial management is a top Government Ministers to bin down the steep gradient on had their good day - hopefully priority of the Government and highlight the pressing need for our paper road to our letterbox. we can beat them next time. one that’s bringing real benefits to further investment in better And we are more than Cullen Commerer, posting residents of Franklin. transportation infrastructure in happy to continue to take our to stuff.co.nz report, Ben The Government recently South Auckland, and these recycling into Waiuku. The Smith says Ireland were delivered a $1.8 billion surplus; proposals will provide a huge response was ‘thank you but just too good: ‘We had our expenses are under 30 per cent of boost for Franklin. you are not able to opt out as chances’ GDP; and net debt has stabilised The first decade of the plan they are providing a service in to 24.6 per cent of GDP. proposes to triple-lane the the area and you will be With the books in good motorway between Manukau and charged whether you want it or condition and our economy Papakura, extend triple-laning of out’. We could leave the bin continuing to grow, New Zealand the motorway from Papakura to down by the letterbox but there is fast-becoming the envy of the Andrew Bayly Drury, electrify the rail link from is nowhere to safely store it and Western world. Papakura to Pukekohe, and triple- if not stolen then could end up HAVE YOUR SAY This is a huge turnaround schools, hospitals, public services track the rail line between Wiri anywhere because of the strong Letters should not from five years ago when New and roads. and Westfield. winds we have. We would have exceed 250 words and Zealand faced a more than $18 The Auckland Transport Proposals during the second preferred to have been given must have full name, billion deficit following the global Alignment Project (ATAP) is a decade include a new four-lane the option to either opt in or residential address and phone financial crisis and devastating great example of a publicly-funded expressway along a new route out. I am currently reviewing number. Letter may be edited. Canterbury earthquakes. infrastructure project that will between Pukekohe and Drury my next step as I feel it is totally Write to Letters to the Editor, Maintaining rising surpluses benefit the Franklin community. South, and extending four-laning unfair to have this forced upon Franklin County News, PO Box 14, helps grow business and ATAP is a joint proposal by the of Mill Rd to Drury South. us. Pukekohe or email consumer confidence, and allows Government and the Auckland Andrew Bayly is the MP for Whitney Prince, Waipipi [email protected]. the Government to invest in Council that sets out an indicative Hunua

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Mobility bus available. or phone 021 127 9932., Franklin Art Phone Elaine on 09 238 9093 or 027 Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe NOVEMBER 10 820 4098. Basic baking and budgeting Pukekohe Tramping Club:Mt Fitness League: Tuesdays from course: 6-week workshop. Tuesdays William, Bombay. Contact Mark Leys 9.30am. Town Hall Concert Hall. 10am-12pm until December 6 at the on 09 2948927 09-238-2246. Pukekohe Youth Centre. We will be Dennis Marsh at LaValla Estate: Images Photography Group: making our own morning tea using Show starts 10.30am with doors Meets at Rata Lounge, Counties Inn, one recipe to make a different open from 10am for morning tea. Pukekohe 7.30pm, all welcome. variation each week, followed by Those keen on pottery work of local artists are invited along to two pottery Tickets $30 (includes morning tea) images.org.nz or 0211 755 350. Korero and a basic household studio open days. Franklin potters Adrian Bevis and Margaret Bray are opening from 09 239 3355 or 0274 236 303 Buckland Golden Oldies Table budgeting workshop. Gold coin their studios up to the public on November 12 and 13 from 10am-4pm. Adrian’s or email: [email protected]. Tennis Club: Buckland Community koha. To register ring 238 5125 or studio is at 13 Coles Rd, Tuakau; and Margaret’s studio is at 61 Coulston Rd, Bring a friend or get a group Ramarama. Phone Adrian on 09 237 8204 or Margaret on 09 238 1993. Hall from 1pm till 4pm. All welcome. email [email protected] together for a wonderful morning. Birds NZ South Auckland: Club Tuakau Country and Variety night at the croquet club, 1 Chapel NOVEMBER 9 Tuakau CosmopoIitan Club 500 and Leisure, contact Marilyn on Music Club: Club Night at the Street, Papakura. 7.30pm. All Pukekohe Tennis: Social night / card club: Meets at club 1pm, new 021460576, Harrisville School, Tuakau. 7.30pm welcome, contact Wendy 027 688 business house tennis. 7pm till 9pm players welcome. [email protected] start to 10pm. All welcome. 3433. at Counties Tennis Centre, West St. Pukekohe branch 60s up Orienteering: Rosa Burch Park, Tuakau Senior Citizens: Meetings Franklin Writer’s Group: meets Individual and teams. Phone Cherie, movement: Second Wednesday of Pukekohe. Start 4-5.30pm. $5, family for 2016. Meetings are held on the every Tuesday of the school term. 0274596075. each month from February to $10, group $30. Beginners welcome. 2nd Thursday of each month at the 12.30pm-2.30pm at Pukekohe The Never Give Up Group: Meets December. Meetings are held in 238-6911, 238-8159 Tuakau Cosmopolitan Club, 1.30pm. Community Church. Phone Barbara at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Pukekohe Town Hall Concert Onewhero Golf Club: Twilight golf, Badminton: At Waiuku College 027 560 6777. 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NOVEMBER 10 From 9am to 12pm. Waiuku Baptist Scouting Pukekohe Paper Drive: Franklin Woodturners Club: 7pm Church. Phone Rosemary on 235 Kerbside collection of paper, to 9pm, clubrooms on Collinwood 2882. cardboard etc from Pukekohe urban Rd, Waiuku. For members 18 years Market day: at St Stephens, area from 9am. Contact - Phil Allen and older. Phone David on 09 232 Onewhero from 9am-12pm. Good 23 83553 6910. variety of stalls, coffee, tea, cake, live Pukekohe Tramping Club:Mt Young at Heart: 50+ exercise entertainment and much more. For Karioi. Great views of Raglan and classes. Bring your groove and any further enquiries and stall coast.Climb to summit. Contact Mark exercise to great music with Alissa. bookings email Leys on 09 2948927 9.30am at Waiuku Cossie Club, [email protected] or call Pottery studio open days: Visit 40min class. Cost $8, bring a water Zettie at 09 232 8052 or 021 111 the studios of local potters Adrian bottle. 8308. Bevis and Margaret Bray. 13 Coles Watercolour Painting Classes: Tuakau Cosmopolitan Club: Rd,Tuakau for Adrian and 61 Watercolour Painting Classes with Fishing tournament, lots of prizes. Coulston Rd, Ramarama for Claudia Slaney. Tuesdays 10 - 1pm Boutique craft market: Christmas Margaret. Studios open from 10am and Tuesdays 1.30 - 4pm every week gift ideas, food and coffee. 9am-1pm till 4pm on November 12 and 13. until Dec 13th.See at Bombay Scout Hall, Paparata Phone Adrian on (09) 237 8204; www.claudiaslaney.co.nz for details, Road. Free entry. Some stall spaces Margaret on (09) 238 1993. or phone 021 127 9932., Franklin Art left, contact Pukekohe Mandarin Language Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe [email protected] for School: Held every Sunday during details. the school term except public NOVEMBER 11 Franklin musician Dave Alley, along with The Dave Alley Band will play a concert at Pukekohe’s Harrington Theatre at 2 Harrington Ave on Friday NOVEMBER 13 holidays, at the Pukekohe Anglican Social indoor bowls: Pukekohe Church. Phone Mandy on 022 0528 Cosmopolitan Club. Draw 12.50pm. November 18 from 7pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for under 16s. With Trail ride: Mangatangi School is support acts Duncan Harwood MC, Evan Bourne and guests. hosting a fundraising trail ride. Ride a 018. Phone 2391889. Day out with Thomas: Glenbrook : 35km open loop medium track, with Senior Citizens Cards 500 Vintage Railway from 9am till 4pm. Methodist Hall. 1pm. some harder diversions, across farm Crafty Cows Market, Pokeno Pukekohe Cardiac Club: Rd,Tuakau for Adrian and 61 November 12 from 10am till 2pm. All land with bush and streams. Sign-in Town Hall: 10am to 1pm, hand Rehabilitation and support group, Coulston Rd, Ramarama for classes will be involved in this family is from 8am on the corner of meets 10am to 12pm at the Margaret. Studios open from 10am day out. Activities at the gala will Monument and Waikarakia Roads, made goods, stall holders welcome. Pukekohe Masonic rooms, phone till 4pm on November 12 and 13. include face-painting, pony rides and Maramarua. The track opens at Contact Karina for more information Alma, 09 269 7485 or Ernie 09 238 Phone Adrian on (09) 237 8204; a paintball alley. Those keen to grab 10am. $35 for an adult rider, $20 for on 021 042 2586. 7567. Margaret on (09) 238 1993. a bargain will be able to head along under 14, $80 for a family pass. Images Photography Group: Day out with Thomas: Glenbrook to the garage sale section, or take Under 14s must ride with an adult. Meets at Rata Lounge, Counties Inn, NOVEMBER 12 Vintage Railway from 9am till 4pm. part in the quick-fire raffles. Phone See Mangatangi School Trail Ride on Pukekohe 7.30pm, all welcome. Pottery studio open days: Visit Valley School: Celebrating its 50th 238 8774 or email Facebook, or email images.org.nz or 0211 755 350. the studios of local potters Adrian anniversary in Pukekohe this year [email protected] [email protected] for more Karaka Museum: Open 1pm to Bevis and Margaret Bray. 13 Coles with a Golden Gala day on Saturday Waiuku Craft Group: Sale of Work information. 3pm. Phone 09 294 8107. 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JOHN BOYNTON ‘‘Twizel is basically A Pukekohe motor racer has con- a town built on rock. quered rocky terrain to win the The rocks and U-class title in the New Zealand National Off-Road Champion- boulders were a ships. huge factor Mike Alexander contested the NZ National Off-Road Champion- especially in the ships in Twizel last month and his endurance race. third place finish was enough to secure him first place overall in "Most people had the national series. multiple flat tyres The final series race in Twizel was held in rocky terrain. SUPPLIED Alexander is the first Yamaha driver to win the U-class title, and broken rims built on rock. The rocks and winning in his Yamaha YXZ1000R due to the rocks. ’’ boulders were a huge factor buggy. especially in the endurance race. Mike Alexander The series started at Easter ‘‘Most people had multiple flat and consisted of three rounds in tyres and broken rims due to the the North Island and the fourth race.’’ rocks.’’ and final round was held in Twi- The first day of competition in Alexander said he’d like to zel. Twizel consisted of four short thank the people who helped him Alexander had a consistent course races and on the second during the season. season in the first three rounds day there was a 250km endurance These include local off-road and won the North Island Cham- race. rally car racer Carl Ruiterman, pionship. Strategy played a big part, who also won the North Island S He said there were two other Alexander said and it was a Class championship and finished Mike Alexander North Island racers close behind struggle to complete the race. second overall in his class. was able to him on the points table. One racer in his race had 10 ‘‘There is a lot of behind the secure the title ‘‘There was only a difference of flat tyres and smashed rims, he scenes work that goes on to get after a solid 12 points between first and second said. the buggy ready for each race season of racing. which is easily lost with one bad ‘‘Twizel is basically a town meeting.’’

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SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES Mailer Distributors Wanted Maramarua School Mailer Distributors Wanted for Board Of Trustees Pukekohe area. A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of Please contact Diane on 0274171860 trustees for two elected parent representatives. The board has resolved under section 105 of the Packer/Grader - Pukekohe Pukekohe Association Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancies by Football Club selection. We are looking for two packer/grader’s on If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the a fixed term to start immediately. The school role ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill primary focus of these roles are grading Pukekohe Association Football Club Inc the vacancies, then a by-election will be held. and packing produce. Notice of Annual General Meeting Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to For full job details & to apply, please refer Monday 28 November 2016 hold a by-election should write to: to our careers site at: 7.00pm Chairperson Boards of Trustees https://careers.tandg.global/ At the Bledisloe Park Sports Complex Building Maramarua School Job ref#: 22754. John Street, Pukekohe 2200 State Highway 2 Maramarua 2471 For any questions or amendments please contact the Secretary Exclusive Furniture and Email: [email protected] Homeware Sales Person - Drury All Members with an interest in the sound management and development of the    KOKO Classics require a Sales Person for our brand new outlet Club should attend.  store in Drury.  RECEPTIONIST/LEGAL SECRETARY KOKO Classics specialise in exclusive industrial and classic inspired furniture and homewares. Our collections are constantly evolving         www.alcoholnotices.co.nz FULL TIME POSITION IN A BUSY PUKEKOHE with products sourced from all over the world and influenced           by global design trends. Our stores combine an eclectic but LAW OFFICE refined aesthetic of industrial and vintage inspired pieces, such Section 101 Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012   !""  #  $ as reclaimed elm dining tables, leather sofas, occasional chairs, 1st Notices Bhrahmadev Holdings Ltd of Auckland We are requiring a full time Legal Secretary/Receptionist (Grocer) has made application to the District Licensing %" & !""  cowhide rugs, iron industrial entertainment units and railway to assist a partner at our busy Pukekohe law firm. This Committee at Ngaruawahia for the renewal of an Off sleeper coffee tables to vintage and rare pieces. Our flagship Licence in respect of the premises situated at 2 person must have conveyancing experience and be store is on Broadway in Newmarket and you can view our website Buckland Rd, Tuakau known as Tuakau Food Market.        familiar with edealing registration/searching in LINZ, here www.kokoclassics.com The general nature of the business conducted is    grocery. The days on which, and the hours during which dictaphone typing, preparing forms in ADLS, Microsoft This role will require you to work five days per week including liquor is intended to be sold under the licence are Mo to Word, managing the diary for the partner, opening files, Saturday from 11am – 6pm. Su 10am to 9pm. This application may be inspected and preparing correspondence. You will also be required So what will make you successful in this role? during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waikato • A passion for homeware and a natural flair for interior design District Council, District Licensing Committee at 15 to answer incoming calls for the firm and occasionally Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia. Any person who is entitled • Exceptional customer service skills assist with our settlement team if required.This is a busy to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the • Previous experience in retail sales would be appreciated application may, not later than fifteen working days from role in a very friendly firm and we invite you to send you • A confident, outgoing personality and the ability to form a 8th November 2016, file a notice in writing of the strong rapport with people AU-7473064AA objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing CV to PO Box 490 Pukekohe 2340. AU-7473308AA • Computer savvy and able to pick up new programmes quickly Committee at Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia 3742. This is the first publication of this notice. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be Does this sound like you? If so, please send your CV directly to made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified [email protected] and tell us why you are perfect for the role. in section 131 of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. www.franklincountynews.co.nz PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES ST Growers Ltd www.alcoholnotices.co.nz Phone 237 0400 Forklift Operators COUNTIES Playcentre Waka Tangata o Association 2016 AGM Nov Section 101 Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 We now have positions available in our pack-house based Te Awhinamai 17th at La Valla Estate, 2nd Notices (1st was 1/11/16) Coffee Delights Ltd has in Tuakau for experienced and licensed forklift operators 6.00pm. For more made an application to the District Licensing Committee AGM information contact at Auckland for the issue of an On Licence in respect to for the upcoming export onion season. The right applicant the premises situated at Shop 4B, 8 Massey Ave, 20 November 2016 Counties Playcentre should be energetic, be a team player, be able to work well Association on 09-297-7172 Pukekohe and trading as The Coffee Club. The general Les Batkin Reserve, nature of the business to be conducted under the licence under pressure, and be capable of working unsupervised Tuakau, 3pm. is as a restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are within your area of responsibility. You must be fit and Officers Report healthy and be available to work extended hours, including Pukekohe High Mo to Su 8am to 1am. The application may be inspected Financial Matters during ordinary office hours at the offices of Auckland some weekends, during our peak onion export season. School and Districts Council at Orewa, Takapuna, Henderson, Manukau, The successful applicant will be offered six month Rosalie Ellis Rugby Club Papakura, Pukekohe and 35 Graham Street Auckland 0211 61 3045 Central. Any person who is entitled to object and who employment contract to cover our export season. 2016 AGM wishes to object to the issue of the licence may not later You must be a NZ resident or hold a NZ work permit than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with to apply for this role, and have a comprehensive CLEAN FILL Wed 16th November the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, understanding of the English language. 7pm Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Victoria St West, Free clay disposal Pukekohe High School Hall Auckland. No objection to the issue of a licence may be NATIONAL NEWS If you have the necessary experience and are interested made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in this position, please email your CV, General fill (p.o.a) All Welcome in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. including a minimum of two references to [email protected] or call on 021 511 799. Paul 0274 961 051 AU-7473128AA Office 09 910 0050 People Drivers Wanted Delivery of the year Full time and part time Drivers Counties Manukau FRANKLIN’S aw s drivers to drive vehicle With own car Homecare Trust 2016 t recovery trucks, “V” s required for e Annual General Meeting n SPORT endorsement essential (we finestfi RULES OF ENTRY may be able to help with Pukekohe/Tuakau, 2:30pm Approx 2.5hrs per endorsement), will be Wednesday 30 November e following rules apply to the Franklin’s Finest 2016 People of the Year Awards. morning. Start time required to do on call shifts Venue : 1 Franklin County News is the organiser and promoter of the Franklin’s on a rolling roster. Pay rate approx 2am. Professional House, finest 2016 People of the Year Awards. dependant on experience Contact Craig Level 1, and licences held. 027 4913 540 Seddon Street, Pukekohe. 2 The instructions on ‘How to Nominate’ form part of these Rules of Entry. Curly’s Salvage Expressions of 3 Nomination forms are available at Franklin County News, 217 King Street, Pukekohe. Ph 237-0400 and are published in Franklin County News. Dave Mills FINANCIAL interest welcomed 0274889861 4 Photocopied entry forms will be accepted. A www.grabaloan.co.nz 5 All nomination must be the original work of the author and factually ENTERTAINMENT FINANCIAL For a small or big loan NOTICE OF AGM accurate, to the best of the nominator’s knowledge. Quick, Simple, Online Pukekohe Junior 6 Each nominee’s principal place of residence must be in the Boys Rugby Club Inc Franklin County News circulation area, which is the basic old 1st December 2016 Franklin District Council boundary. Need something new? at 7.30pm 7 You can nominate yourself. Cash loans from $200 - $20,000 Junior Clubrooms 8 Nominees are not restricted by age except in the Junior Achiever Colin Lawrie Fields (under 19) of the Year category as at 15 October, 2016. Reynolds Road, 9 Winners of an award category are not eligible to be nominated for that Pukekohe same category in subsequent years, however, they may be considered All 2016 members are invited to attend and in another category in subsequent years. are eligible to vote at 10 Unsuccessful nominees may be nominated again in subsequent years. the AGM. 11 Nominees will be judged on actions and contributions made since All the following 15 October, 2016 except for the Lifetime Achievement and Inspiration positions are avialable Award category which accepts nominees who have dedicated a and will be elected: lifetime of service. President WAKE UP TO YOUR DAILY HEADLINES Vice President 12 All nominations and supporting materials submitted become the sole Secretary property of the Franklin County News and will not be returned. IN YOUR INBOX Treasuer 13 All nominations must be received prior to 18 November, 2016. Club Captain Registrar 14 Failure to comply with the Rules of Entry may result in a nomination If you would like being disqualified. more details please 15 Franklin County News is not responsible for illegible, late, lost, contact Dale on damaged nomination forms. AU-7437241AA 021 441191 317 Great South Road, Takanini FSP20381- IF2 16 Winners agree to their photographs being published in the Franklin County News. 24 FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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