Perfect day at the Port Franklin County 7 Holiday park on the market 16 NEWSThursday, October 27, 2016 Pukekohe’s own fashion parade is on this weekend Maree Trow from Stirling Sports, Marie Richardson from Footloose, Vanessa Lepper fromK&KFashions, Heather Morgan from Preview and Lorraine Hicks from Preview are ready for the Pukekohe Fashion Parade 2016. The event will take to the Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre on Ward St, Pukekohe this Saturday night. Doors open at 6pm, for a 7pm start. Tickets are $30 from participating businesses and from the Pukekohe Business Association office, 217 King St, which will be open on Saturday. Limited tickets will be available at the venue on the night, if they haven’t sold out. More on page 3. NATALIE POLLEY Deputy mayoralty for Cashmore JOHN BOYNTON/SIMON MAUDE This year, Cashmore was Local Board member absolutely on the ball Auckland/Wellington elected unopposed. His local body Andy Baker said across all aspects of negotiations, Bayly said. Franklin Ward councillor Bill experience goes back to 1991 when Cashmore’s work ethic council and com- Along with appointing key Cashmore has been named Auck- he was elected to the pre- and commonsense atti- munity.’’ committee and sub-committee land’s deputy mayor. amalgamation Clevedon Com- tude made him well- National MP for chairs, Goff has slashed the num- Cashmore, in his second term munity Board. Cashmore said he suited to the role. How- Hunua, Andrew Bayly, ber of committees from 19 to nine. as a councillor, was confirmed as expected his role to not change too ever, Baker said he said he thought ‘‘The new structure will result Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s much. expected Cashmore’s Cashmore would ‘‘do a in five less formal meetings a deputy last week. ‘‘I’m still the councillor for focus to be pulled in dif- great job’’ as deputy month, up to 15 fewer reports to Goff said he was delighted to Franklin, I take pride in that role ferent directions. mayor. be prepared and a 25 per cent have Cashmore as his deputy. and I’m proud to have that role.’’ ‘‘I guess the only ‘‘I can understand saving in staff and councillor’s ‘‘He is a respected and experi- Continuing to build relation- downside is that it will Bill Cashmore why the mayor has time,’’ Goff said. enced councillor and I am looking ships between central and local mean he is going to have chosen him.’’ Auckland Council has to do forward to working with him and government and engaging com- less capacity to deal with Frank- Cashmore’s prior experience ‘‘more with less’’ and Goff made all councillors to make a real dif- munities across the Auckland lin related issues which means working with central government an election promise to find at least ference to the lives of Auck- region would be key to the city’s the local board and in particular on Auckland transport projects 3 per cent savings on Auckland landers.’’ growth, Cashmore said. 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Gold 12-13 What’s On news and event information. coin entry and entertainment from 15 Backyard Banter As the festive season nears, 6pm. 17-42 Real Estate there will be plenty to read about 43 Rob Stock in your local paper - with to do list 4. PUKEKOHE FASHION 44 Dr Libby and puzzles activities aplenty in this busy SHOW 2 3 district. October 29, 6pm at the Pukekohe HAVE YOUR SAY This weekend, things kick off Indian Association Events Centre, Let us know what’s happening in with the Pukekohe Business Ward St. Tickets $30 from the your street or community at Association’s annual charity Pukekohe Business Association or [email protected] fashion show - always a popular eventbrite.co.nz. No door sales. event on the local social calender. Natalie has all the details on page 5. ST ANDREW’S FAIR 1 and 3. October 29, 8am at the Pukekohe And for a full list of events Anglican Church, cnr Queen St and leading up to Christmas - Wesley St. Garage sale, food, crafts 4 5 including of course the district’s and more. Christmas parades, be sure to check out our What’s On pages. To ensure your event is listed, Contact us OFFICE: 09 237 0400. ADDRESS: 217 King St, PO Box 14, Pukekohe. NEWS DIRECTOR: Julie Kaio, [email protected], 09 237 click onto www.nbly.nz/fcn and 0410, 027 204 2958 AREA SALES MANAGER: Pamela Ryan, 027 294 1405, [email protected] SALES INQUIRIES: Angela follow the instructions to submit Dunn, 09 237 0419, 027 276 1758, [email protected]. EDITORIAL: John Boynton 09 237 0404, your information. [email protected], Natalie Polley, 09 237 0413, [email protected], Alice Parminter, 09 237 0406, Julie Kaio [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS 09 237 0400, [email protected] MISSED DELIVERIES: 0800 339 000 News Director DIGITAL EDITION: franklincountynews.co.nz. WAREHOUSE SALE Up to 70% off Normal Retail Fri 28 Oct (10am—4pm), Sat 29 Oct (10am—4pm), Sun 30 Oct (10am—4pm) MUST GO!!! - Samples, Seconds, End of Lines, Cancelled Orders, Obsolete Stock LOUNGE SUITES BEDROOM FURNITURE DINING and OCCASIONAL Recliners - From $250 Slat Beds - From $350 Dining Suites, 5,7, & 9 pce - From $500 Recliner Suites - From $650 Headboards - From $200 Dining Chairs - new from $60 3+2 Suites - From $500 Bedside Cabinets - From $100 Coffee Table, Lamp Tables, ETU’s 2 Seaters - From $250 Tallboys & Dressers - From $250 Occ Chairs - From $250 Mattresses - From $100 Buffets, Bookcases, Display Cabinets, OOverver 2 20000 L Loungeounge t too S Sellell OOverver 350350 B Bedroomedroom P Piecesieces toto S Sellell OOverver 7 70000 P Piecesieces t too S Sellell 6 Rymer Place, Mangere Bridge, Auckland we accept Cash: Eftpos: Most Major Credit Cards AU-7435753AP stuff.co.nz OCTOBER 27, 2016, FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS 3 From farm to fashion for Morter Rebecca Morter has gone from ‘‘"My childhood was the farm to a world of fashion. The former ACG Strathallan spent feeding student, who grew up in Puke- chickens, moving kohe, is now an international fashion designer with a store in cattle and mucking London and her own fashion out horses stalls ... It label. Her rural upbringing was per- taught me fect grounding for such a career, perseverance, she says. ‘‘My childhood was spent feed- dedication and hard ing chickens, moving cattle and work."’’ mucking out horses stalls ... It Rebecca Morter taught me perseverance, dedi- cation and hard work.’’ Morter’s eye for design was Cheryl Cole and her latest work evident at school where she has just featured on the runways received ’’top in the world’’ in the of London Fashion Week. Cambridge design and technology Morter says she was always One of London fashion label Rein’s papers. She credits her teacher encouraged to follow her dreams. outfits, designed by Rebecca Morter Matt Humber for ‘‘pushing’’ her to ‘‘I’ve always been ambitious, SUPPLIED ‘‘try different things’’. I’ve always wanted to build some- This led her to starting her thing with my own stamp,’’ she ‘‘When I told the design direc- clothing company Rein last year says. tor I wanted to set up my own after graduating from London Col- One of her best pieces of advice brand one day, he told me ‘You lege of Fashion. came to her while doing an intern- will get knocked down again and Her designs have been worn by ship for fashion designer Alex- again, but you just have to keep Rebecca Morter is following her dreams after exhibiting her designs at London celebrities such as Lady Gaga and ander Wang. getting back up’.’’ Fashion Week. SUPPLIED Fashion parade encourages shopping in Pukekohe Pukekohe’s fashion stores will get $10,000 for Franklin St John.