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4 Tuesday April 9 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi NOR’WEST NEWS Welcome to... WORK WITH THE BEST! HARCOURTS GOLD All the Glitter of Gold! Real estate agents come from all sorts of backgrounds. Is it time to make your move? If only my 6th form Career’s counsellor had pointed me in the direction of real estate. Like many of my colleagues, I had other occupations prior to finding my way into Real Estate. Real estate is a profession that attracts all types of people: ex plumbers, nurses, teachers, policemen and builders along with many other occupations. They come to real estate and, often, like me, discover a passion rather than a job and an opportunity to reach their full potential. I spent my first year in real estate with another real estate company, before being fortunate enough to transfer to Harcourts gold, so I know from first-hand experience the incredible difference in systems and support there can be between companies and offices. After 15 years with the Harcourts gold franchise, I can vouch for the incredible enrichment that Harcourts gold gives its consultants. On many occasions I have seen consultants who were struggling in their real estate careers at other companies, arrive at Harcourts gold and find themselves overwhelmed by the invaluable systems and assistance they receive from not only the Harcourts gold management team, but their gold colleagues. With this level of support, many of these consultants have gone on to levels of success they could never have imagined before. The entire gold management team is involved with training and mentoring. The managers all pride themselves on the level of guidance offered to new consultants studying for their real estate papers and are more than happy to give advice and direction when required. For the first six months that a new agent is licensed (and beyond, if required!), management supervision is always on offer. With the huge number of listings marketed by the Harcourts gold franchise across their four Christchurch offices at any one time, an unparalleled number of open home opportunities are available to new consultants to help them as they build up their businesses. Prominently positioned offices and a high profile also mean lots of walk-in opportunities, and all Harcourts gold consultants are offered opportunities to meet – and ultimately work with – these prospective sellers and buyers. So, if you know someone you think should consider a career in real estate, you’re considering a career in real estate yourself (or switching from another company), take a good look at a Harcourts gold opportunity and give me a call for a confidential chat. You won’t regret it. THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE NEARLY HERE AND HARCOURTS GOLD ARE GIVING AWAY 10 FAMILY MOVIE PASSES! To enter the draw for your chance to win simply fill out the entry form on our website www.homes4sale.co.nz Entries close: Monday 15th April 2019 * Family of 2 adults and 3 children We’re a part of gold because... Gold gives back to their local communities with financial support and hands on involvement. Talk to us today about joining this great team! WORK WITH THE BEST! HARCOURTS GOLD Harcourts gold Redwood is a member of the Harcourts gold franchise consisting of four offices and a property management company. GOLD BUSINESS OWNERS Cameron Bailey, Lynette McFadden AREINZ, John McFadden AREINZ Harcourts gold Redwood packing lunches for Northcote School Meet the Award-Winning Team... MANAGER FOLLOW US ON... Planning to buy or sell? We can assist with all your real estate needs, wherever you live in Christchurch. Contact a member of the Harcourts gold Redwood team today – we’d love to help!
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday April 9 2019 5 News Frustration over plan to leave intersection •From page 1 A report showed that there were three further options considered but were ruled out because they were not feasible. The 7-2 vote in favour of not doing anything has been met with frustration from board member Aaron Campbell, who voted for option one. Mr Campbell said more work needed to happen before the decision was made by the board. He attended a site visit with traffic engineers and Environment Canterbury before the decision and said if the rest of the board had done the same they would have had a better understanding of the issue. Submissions were made by four stakeholders, three opposed the plan were made by Burnside High School, Christ the King School and former Labour MP Margaret Austin, who, as a resident, was unsatisfied with the proposal. The other submission was by Environment Canterbury public transport manager Edward Wright, who was in support of the plan as it would improve reliability of the Orbiter bus service. Board chairman Sam Mac- Donald, among others who voted for option two, was concerned that option one would put the CONGESTION: No changes will be made at the intersection outside Burnside High and Christ the King schools, which becomes grid-locked at peak hours with cyclists, vehicles and the Orbiter bus. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER safety of children who use the footpath and intersection at risk. In response to the decision, Mr Wright said without changes, unreliability and additional travel time will remain for the Orbiter. “[Changes] would have resulted in a time saving of around five minutes for each anti-clockwise Orbiter trip at peak hours,” said Mr Wright. Mr Campbell sent a letter outlining his concern to Mayor Lianne Dalziel, city council chief executive Karleen Edwards and city councillor Pauline Cotter on Thursday. “This is the first time I have written to [the Mayor], that’s how strongly I feel about it,” said Mr Campbell. “I’ve asked if there is another avenue that this issue can be considered,” he said. Cr Cotter, who is the chairwoman of the infrastructure, transport and environment committee received Mr Campbell’s letter. Ms Dalziel and Dr Edwards were not able to respond. “There might be another way forward if we pick up some stronger engagement from the people concerned,” said Cr Cotter. But board chairman Sam MacDonald said that the decision would not have come before the board if it was not ready. He said in spite of not attending the site visit, most board members had been out to observe the intersection at different times. “If [the decision] has been put on our table it means it’s been reviewed by all the necessary staff,” said Mr MacDonald. Cr Raf Manji was in support of the intersection changes as he believed creating more space at the intersection would improve safety but acknowledged the outcome. “It’s such a busy road and with two schools [at the site] it’s almost impossible to try and work out a solution that suits everyone,” he said. Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Bid to form business and residents’ association • By Jess Gibson A MEETING tonight will determine whether there is interest in starting a business and residents’ association in Redwood. Residents, business owners and members of the Papanui-Innes Community Board have been invited to the meeting at 7pm in the Christchurch Function Centre, 340 Main North Rd. The meeting was set up by Alison Hume who is a partial owner of the Redwood Hotel, along with two others, as an attempt to get the community together. Ms Hume said the floor will be open for people to discuss issues which may affect the community, such as the impact that the Christchurch Northern Corridor will have on roads in Redwood. Redwood Pharmacy owner Keith Elliot said he will be attending. “I think it will be good to talk to everybody,” said Mr Elliot. Community board member Emma Norrish has been a Redwood resident for seven years and said a residents’ group has been lacking in the area. For more information, phone Alison Hume on 027 479 5526. Nicky Wagner National List MP Is your nest too big and you don’t know where to start to make the move to a smaller one? Call Ian and Cathy, they love helping people make the move stress free. A E P W 922 Colombo Street Central Christchurch PO Box 21359 Christchurch 8143 chch.office@parliament.govt.nz 03 365 8297 nickywagner.co.nz Ian & Cathy Falconer Territory owners Bishopdale North 027 849 0404 or 027 660 1920 Freephone 0800 888 426 Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Nicky Wagner, 922 Colombo Street, Christchurch.
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