http://www.FatLady.co.nz 1919 - 2008 This tribute video shows some heritage of Sir Edmund Hillary when he was living in Tuakau, Franklin District, just 56km South of Auckland, New Zealand; included is the family home, the primary school he attended when he was a young lad & plaques in memory of his conquering of 'Mount Everest' in '1953'. Edmund Percival Hillary was born in Pokeno, Auckland New Zealand on the 20th July 1919. He was the middle child of three to parents Gertrude & Percival Hillary of Tuakau, Auckland NZ. His father was allocated some land in Tuakau after serving in 'The Battle of Gallipoli' in 1915, he then moved his family to Tuakau in 1920 & later became editor of the local newspaper 'The Tuakau District News' before turning a beekeeping hobby into a business in Ellwood Road, Pukekawa. Later the business was to be established at Papakura, Auckland, in which Ed was involved along with his brother Peter. Ed's father was a hardworking, austere & a tough disciplinarian in the Hillary household. Young Edmund was a solitary child, inspired by his mother, a former teacher. He excelled at Tuakau Primary School, but didnt achieve so well at Auckland Grammar, he then went onto Auckland University for two years & studied mathematics and science. Ed commuted daily to Auckland Grammar by train from Tuakau, it was a two hour trip each way, so he used his time to read books of interest. It was when Ed was just sixteen & on a high school trip to Mount Ruapehu 'Central North Island NZ' that his interest in climbing mountains began & a great, liberating adventurer he became. He was absolutely fascinated by the snow, he had never seen or touched snow before, being a born & bred Aucklander. He joined the Airforce in 1944. In which during World War II & became a navigator on a Catalina Flying Boat. Ed was badly burned in a accident in Fiji & returned home after just two years of service. He continued his dream of being adventurer, to climb up mountains & plenty of them he achieved in his lifetime all over the planet! Sir Edmund Hillary returned to Tuakau on many occasions: 1992 - Ed officially opened 'Centennial Park' on the main road, George Street, Tuakau. 1992 - Dec. Ed was guest speaker at the 'Tuakau & Early Settlers' association. 2003 - Aug. Ed was guest of Honour at the Tuakau Primary School - in which to mark the 50th Anniversary of his conquering Mount Everest on May 29th 1953. As a Beekeeper of the family business, there was the irony of standing on the highest point on the planet Mount Everest with the feeling of a task not yet completed. Hillary once said, this of his feelings at the top: "I was very much aware that, we still had to get safely back down the mountain again & that was quite an important factor of this expedition. I really felt the most excitement when we finally got to the bottom of the mountain again & it was all behind us." "I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination & I rather like to succeed." These typically modest words were uttered by the most famous living New Zealander - a sporting & adventurous hero, who scaled heights & reached places where no human being had gone before. New Zealanders take great pride in this extraordinary, ordinary man, a world-wide symbol of courage, determination, leadership and humanitarian service. Our Local New Zealand Hero Will Never Be Forgotten !!!

photos of me and my mates at the ball

KiwiRail engine DXB5143 roars through Tuakau with heritage carriages ont he first leg of a journey from Auckland to Wellington celebrating the centenary of the North Island Main Trunk.

http://www.helicopter.geek.nz/2008/07/south-auckland-fun-fly-at-tuakau.html

Senior Prizegiving 2007

morning light by concord dawn, onewhero punt hill dylan gordon henrys gay, alferink xbox sucks ps3 owns, honda prelude for life, automatic dragmachine-r crips r gay blood is where its at, fwaaark up oye

Jonny doing his Smooth thing!

joel jumping off a class room roof into a bush, looked pretty cool but he ended up with a stick in his leg bt we dont worry abowt that.

My band Four kings covering sweet child o mine at the tuakau college talent quest 2008. 2nd half of the song. im the lead guitarist! hope you like!

http://www.tourfactory.com/s351712/r_www.youtube.com A new 53 unit lifestyle village has commenced, a first for Tuakau, located within 2 minutes stroll to the main street. Tuakau, 40 mins from Auckland, 10 mins from motorway, 15 mins from Pukekohe and 50 mins from Hamilton includes several cafes, a medical centre, art gallery, library, cosmopolitan and bowling clubs. Amberly Park is the third lifestyle village developed by K & H Developments Ltd in conjunction with Holmes & Brown (2000) Ltd and unlike many lifestyle establishments where there is only a license to occupy, owners will have their own unit titles. The homes will be 2 or 3 brm brick and tile and the village will include a community and entertainment centre. The low body corporate fees will include all rates, rubbish collection, lawns and exterior maintenance on the building as well as property insurance. Open every Thursday 1-3pm Village Place (off Jellicoe Avenue), Tuakau

Climbing from Pokeno to Tuakau, Parliamentary Special steam train celebrating Main Trunk Centenary nearing Auckland from Wellington.

Tuakau College Wearable Arts 2008 Cody Calder & Lisa Hunkin

Steam train steam lightly up Whangarata bank towards Tuakau taking people home after a day at the Vilagrad Winery.

me drivin the faithful hilux to work, RATM - Pistol grip pump

Here is a DX climbing the Whangarata bank between Pokeno and Tuakau.

Tuakau College Wearable Arts 2008 Cody Calder & Lisa Hunkin

little brother not even trying to jump this thing, just goes over the front, gets knocked out

marc gets pulled to the ground with nico the danish comentating in kaiawa newzealand.

tuakau

jumping on the deck into a squishy bush thing

my mate trying to do a jump but goes to slow and breaks his face off into hay

doing some alright backflips on a big cushion filled with air