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Rest home treated to vintage car display
VINTAGE: Radius Hawthorne resident Chris Herron enjoying the display of cars organised by The Vintage Car Club of
Canterbury.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
• By Bea Gooding
RESIDENTS OF a Bryndwr
rest home were treated to a
morning of nostalgia last week
when The Vintage Car Club
paid them a roaring visit.
The Canterbury branch of
The Vintage Car Club visited
Radius Hawthorne following
requests by residents to see the
1970 Holden Kingswood HT
owned by the rest home’s diversional
assistant Bill Parker.
Ian Crew, 81, of The Vintage
Car Club, liaised with the
rest home’s staff to organise a
display – something the club
did often at other retirement
villages. But this particular
visit was a personal one for Mr
Crew.
“The day my older brother
died there in February, I was
introduced to Bill, the rest
home’s physiotherapist by
my nephew as we were all car
people. Hence why the idea for
the visit was hatched,” said Mr
Crew.
Radius Hawthorne regional
manager Joanne Young said
these types of events can help
those in aged care combat
loneliness and isolation.
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• By Bea Gooding
THE GUILD St social housing
saga continues as residents fear
works on the site have started
ahead of the city council’s
decision on the proposal.
The Christchurch Methodist
Mission intends to place housing
used for temporary accommodation
after the earthquakes in the
Richmond street for families in
need.
In a twist to the ongoing saga
electrical work started last week,
two days before a city council
hearings panel sat to consider
whether to approve the plan.
Residents surrounding the site
were upset about the lack of consultation
and strongly believed the
proposal breached multiple rules
set by the city council’s district
plan.
Last Wednesday, a city council
hearings panel considered the
plan at a public meeting and are
yet to decide on whether it should
be publicly notified and if developments
can go ahead.
Nearby resident Allan Bateman
has lived near the site for 20 years
and said: “Connetics was doing
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Stepping out to support children in hospital
• By Bea Gooding
“EVEN WHEN she was sick,
she was still full of life and had
plenty of time for others until
the day she passed away.”
Northcote mother Victoria
Hamilton will always remember
her daughter’s love for making
others laugh during her short,
eight years of life.
In October 2019 her daughter
Keira died after nearly nine
years of fighting methylmalonic
acidemia, a disorder in which
the body is unable to break down
proteins. As a result, a build-up
of acid in the blood can result in
kidney disease, nausea, developmental
delays and many other
painful symptoms.
Said Ms Hamilton: “She had a
kind heart. She enjoyed dancing,
listening to music, watching
movies and loved to laugh.
“I learned a lot from Keira over
the years, I got to meet some incredible
families and she’s given
me lifelong friends.”
Keira was one of only three
children with MMA in New
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Another Canterbury family,
Chloe O’Connor and her sevenyear-old
son James, who also has
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times only the other could
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HONOUR: Chloe
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Every month, NZ families travel
an average of 210km for their
child to receive hospital treatment
away from home. By taking up
the challenge, participants will
raise $210 to support families
with a hospitalised child.
Said Ms Hamilton: “As a team,
we’ll be putting our kilometres
together and once a week we’ll
go for a walk somewhere.
“Our last walk this month will
involve a few hills as both of us
spent time at Auckland RMH
and the walk to the hospital was
not a flat one.”
In 2019 alone the RMH
provided free accommodation,
emotional support and weekly
necessities to more than 4600
families.
Ms O’Connor said MMA was
often an invisible illness and
encouraged people to take the
necessary health precautions
when they’re sick.
“Even when our kids look well,
they’re still at risk of everyday
illnesses.”
Ms Hamilton and her family
continue to remain positive,
advising others in similar situations
to make the most of today.
“Let the tears flow when
you need to but try not to lose
the smiles even when it feels
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As local as Elephant Park
Local Ray White franchise owners,
husband and wife team Barry and Karen
Ellis, clearly demonstrate what hard
work and sound values can achieve. They
are certainly not your typical real estate
cliché, in fact you could say they are an
example of the Kiwi way of getting things
done.
In less than four years they have established
two successful Ray White franchises
– Bishopdale in September 2016 and
Strowan in April 2018, with many years’
experience in the industry creating the
foundation for their venture.
Karen gained her real estate licence
in January 2008, after discovering her
passion for property through buying and
renovating their own investment portfolio.
Barry gained his real estate licence in
2009 and assisted Karen with her real estate
work in the evenings and weekends,
while she also pursued her other passion,
coaching netball. He joined Karen fulltime
in 2014.
Two years later they decided to launch
their own business, opening the new Ray
White Bishopdale office on September 5,
just four weeks after leaving their previous
company.
“It was an empty shell, so we had to
set it up and learn all the new systems,”
Karen says. “We wanted to get going so
we didn’t procrastinate.”
There had been previous real estate
offices at Bishopdale, but many had since
closed, Barry says. “We started Bishopdale
as a new franchise from scratch, and
since then we’ve continued to grow.”
In April 2018, Barry and Karen acquired
Ray White Strowan, and like Bishopdale
it has also flourished. In between time,
they had also set up a property management
business from scratch in July 2017,
which runs from both offices.
“We’ve had a lot of private landlords
come to us to take over their property,”
Barry says. “With increased regulations
like healthy homes, many landlords are
handing the responsibility to us, and
usually we can take it over with minimal
added costs – after all, it’s our job to
maximise their retirement freedom generated
from their Canterbury investment
properties.”
The relationships Barry and Karen develop
with their clients is the key factor,
both before and after a sale.
“We believe in doing the right thing for
our clients,” Barry says. “We genuinely
want to help people move forward. We
offer market advice, so they can make
informed decisions, and if we don’t think
it is the right time to sell their property,
we’ll tell them.
“We often give advice to home owners
on what renovations will or won’t add
value. Often we’re also simply conducting
appraisals for clients’ properties
throughout their ownership so they can
stay up to date with their market value.
A partnership in every way:
Barry and Karen Ellis at Bishopdale’s Elephant Park.
Even though they might not be wanting
to sell for another three to four years
we’re always happy to provide advice and
support.
“Our promise is to provide a lifetime
partnership for our clients’ home ownership
journey, no matter what stage they’re
at.”
They help many first-home buyers, and
have the advantage of an in-house mortgage
broker from their sister company
Loan Market.
Karen also has a reputation as a problem
solver, Barry says, especially when
EQC issues arise. “It might seem complicated
to the property owner, but Karen
steps in and makes it simple.”
Being connected to the community is
important for Barry and Karen, too, and
they value the reciprocal support from
the Nor’west community.
“We exist to proactively add value to
our community, and the way we deliver
on this is through real estate. It’s this
ethos that drives our entire business,”
Barry says.
He is on the committee at the Papanui
Club and Karen is involved with netball
in Belfast. They also support schools and
community organisations in the Nor’west
area and are strong supporters of Ronald
McDonald house and Canterbury Rugby.
For them, it is about working alongside
people in all aspects of life, a philosophy
that has brought not just business success,
but great personal satisfaction too.
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Total Number
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January 2020
Median Sale Price
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January 2019
Median Sale Price
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Mission meeting housing needs
•From page 1
“There’s now a large power
cable attached to the power pole
by the entrance. If the housing
project has yet to be permitted,
why would this work be necessary?”
According to CMM’s executive
director, Jill Hawkey, the units
would be used as social housing
for families who had severe and
persistent housing needs.
“We want to create a great
place to raise kids in a supportive
community environment,
surrounded by beautiful gardens
and plenty of space to run
around,” she said.
According to Mrs Hawkey, the
units did not have to meet the
same building standards as the
permanent houses in the area.
Neighbouring residents felt
the city council had double
standards. Many houses in the
region were built in the early
20th-century, therefore houses
must be consistent with the
building style.
Said Mr Bateman: “Given this
housing is within Character
Area 14, I’m sure the surrounding
residents could expect the
same conditions and restrictions
applied to this development as
were required when their homes
were rebuilt post-earthquake.”
However, a resident who did
QUESTIONS: Allan Bateman, who lives close to the Guild
St site, is asking why works have started prior to the city
council’s decision on the social housing proposal.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
not want to be named in fear of
community backlash supports
the development.
“I’m disappointed with the
community. The stigma that
comes with social housing is
sad, and they’ve already been
judged by them,” the resident
said.
“They think house values will
plummet. They’re scared for
their children and they’re acting
like nimbys. We desperately
need social housing, it’s
unacceptable for children to be
housed in motels.
“The mission is doing something
for the community, so why
not Richmond? It’s a great place
for everyone to live.”
Nor’West News asked
Connetics for comment but
it failed to respond before
deadline.
Classic cars take residents
down memory lane
• From page 1
“It’s very important as so many
residents in aged care facilities can
feel isolated and lonely. They feel
a sense of purpose and we like to
get the surrounding community
involved as well,” she said.
“Today, we’ve had residents
helping with the barbecue and
handing out sausages which all
contributes to their well-being
both physically and mentally.”
When people with dementia or
Alzheimers are able to view things
from their past, it helped lift their
mood and general well-being.
Said Ms Young: “When a
person shares something about
their past and another person
shows interest or enjoyment, it’s
a wonderful opportunity for that
person to feel they’re the one who
is giving something to another
human being, rather than always
being the one who’s listening or
receiving.”
Mr Crew and other car club
members were always happy to
discuss old memories with residents
when they would visit.
“I have found most elderly
people can remember being in a
car like that with their dad, or the
neighbour would have one.”
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SPEED LIMIT CHANGES
Speed limit changes have been
implemented for roads in
Edgeware, Mairehau and St
Albans. Most roads involved
have changed to a 40km/h
speed limit, with a number of
new 30km/h areas. The changes
aim to deter motorists coming
off the Christchurch Northern
Corridor on Cranford St from
short-cutting through residential
streets in the area. Check the city
council website to see all roads
affected.
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After a one-week delay, sewer
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existing sewers reaching the end
of their life therefore upgrades
were required. On-road parking
will not be possible during
the works. The renewals are
expected to be completed by late
March/early April this year.
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Fundraisers for Lachie’s cancer battle
• By Jess Gibson
“AS A result of this most
unwanted experience, you get to
see the very best in people.”
This is Huntsbury mother
Kelly Sharpe’s reaction to the
support her family has received
as her 12-year-old son, Lachie
Sutherland, battles neuroblastoma
for a second time.
So far, about $26,000 has been
raised towards an $80,000 goal to
afford self-funded MIGD therapy
in Sydney, which Lachie is scheduled
to receive later this month.
The treatment delivers targeted
radiation to the rare type of cancer
which develops in infants and
young children.
With a number of fundraisers
to go Mrs Sharpe is “very optimistic”
the target will be met.
An auction and comedy night
with live music on March 14 at The
Tannery’s Cassels Blue Smoke is
the next event, and Mrs Sharpe is
hoping to sell 350 tickets.
Following that, there will be a
quiz night, karma keg night and
a Hoyts movie screening.
Before his MIGD therapy, Lachie
has spent the past five months
undergoing eight rounds of
chemotherapy and seven cycles of
immunotherapy and radiation.
He relapsed with neuroblastoma
in August after showing
no evidence of the disease since
2013.
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It was 2012 when Lachie was
diagnosed for the first time.
He flew to Sydney, aged four, to
receive MIGD therapy and was
there for his fifth birthday.
His last treatment fell around
the same time as his father, Chris
Sutherland, died from metastatic
melanoma after having been
diagnosed the month before.
But six years on, Lachie was
embracing life.
About to embark on his final
year of primary school and excitedly
considering high school
options.
Relapse was the last thing on
anyone’s mind.
Said Mrs Sharpe: “I think
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the results came back showing a
relapse.
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heartbroken and quickly catapulted
back into a world we never
wanted to revisit.
It was made harder by the fact
Mrs Sharpe had lost her mother
to cancer early last year.
But in finding a silver lining,
she said she has been “really
fortunate to have the support of
so many wonderful people.
“I think we all struggle to
rationalise why a child should
have to experience cancer, so
when they do, it seems to be
something that calls people to
action. They want to help, to
make a difference and ease his
suffering.”
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Fundraising events for
Lachie Sutherland’s MIGD
therapy in Sydney:
Lachie’s Fundraisier at
Cassels Blue Smoke
March 14, 6-11.30pm
An evening of comedy, auctions,
raffles and music. For
tickets, visit: www.trybooking.
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The Tannery, 3 Garlands Rd,
Woolston
Quiz Night
March 27, from 7pm
Auction, silent auction and
raffle prizes. To RSPV, email
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Hotel Ashburton, 11/35
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Karma Keg For Lachie
March 28, 3-5pm
Every cent you pay for a pint of
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towards Lachie’s fundraising
for treatment.
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away and told us they’re expectations for our property. They then
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with the best first time around.
3/104 PICTON AVE, RICCARTON
CAMERON BAILEY
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A new way of living
SELLING
NOW
In Christchurch
LIFESTYLE COMES WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN CHRISTCHURCH
Ryman villages are named in honour of pioneering New Zealanders, and just like them, we’re leading the
way. From the design of our townhouses, to our Peace of Mind Guarantees and our full range of aged
care options - experience for yourself, why our villages are ahead of the rest.
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Townhouses available now at Diana Isaac
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News
Intersection lights
could take six years
THE highly-anticipated traffic
lights at the Harewood-
Gardiners-Breens intersection
will be at least six years away from
completion.
The city council decided last
week at the finance and performance
committee meeting that
the lights are to be installed as
part of the Wheels to Wings
major cycle route which will run
from Papanui to Christchurch
International Airport.
The decision allows subsidy
from the New Zealand Transport
Agency, estimating to cost $1.2
million.
The city council previously recommended
work towards the cycleway
was to be brought forward
from between 2026 and 2028 to
2021, but the vote was lost after an
eight-all tie.
Harewood Ward city councillor
Aaron Keown has been pushing
for the lights since 2016 and
along with city councillor Sam
MacDonald, preferred the lights
to be constructed as a stand-alone
project which would mean the
works would start earlier.
Said Cr Sam MacDonald: “All
we’re doing is pushing traffic lights
further and further away from
a community that wants them.
We’ve done all the consultation
work and we’re no better off today
than we were two years ago.”
TRAINING: Members of the New Zealand Police special tactics group took part in exercises
at the former Shirley Boys’ High School site last week.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
Police train at former school
POLICE HAVE been taking
part in armed training exercises
at Shirley Boys’ High School’s
old site.
The exercise at the vacant
school grounds on North Pde,
Shirley, took place from 8am to
5pm and from Thursday until
Saturday last week.
Said a police spokesperson:
“Our teams undertake this type
of tactical training regularly
across the country to ensure
they have opportunities to
practise their skills, and remain
prepared for live incident responses.
“This training has been
planned for some months and
[was] undertaken in Canterbury
due to availability of buildings.
“Members of the public may
have heard breaking glass and
some loud bangs coming from
the venue.’’
Police reassured residents
there was no cause for alarm.
Nga Puna Wai
expansion
feedback sought
A PROPOSAL to lease land at
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub for a
new multi-court indoor sports
centre is open for community
feedback.
Netsal, a company jointly
established by Mainland Football
Federation and the Christchurch
Netball Centre, wants to develop
and operate a 10-court facility
for community-level sport at Ngā
Puna Wai in Halswell and is seeking
a ground lease from the city
council.
People can have their say on
the lease proposal through the
Have Your Say section of the city
council’s website. The deadline for
submissions is April 6.
There will be a drop-in session
where people can learn more
about the lease proposal at Ngā
Puna Wai on March 17 from
4.30pm to 6pm.
At the end of the submission
period, a hearings panel will
consider the public feedback and
make recommendations to the
city council.
• To have your say on the
indoor sports facility proposal
visit https://ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/consultations-andsubmissions/haveyoursay/
show/301
A new way of living
SELLING
NOW
In Christchurch
LIFESTYLE COMES WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN CHRISTCHURCH
Townhouses available now
at Diana Isaac village and
Ngaio Marsh village
Two-bedroom layouts
Spacious open plan living and
newly refurbished kitchens
Priced from $480,000
Ryman retirement villages are named in honour
of pioneering New Zealanders, and just like them,
we’re leading the way.
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1 Lady Isaac Way, Mairehau, 385 3518
NGAIO MARSH VILLAGE
95 Grants Road, Papanui, 354 6608
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Former Football Fern coaching Western
• By Gordon Findlater
THE MAINLAND Premier
League started on Saturday
and former New Zealand
international defender Kelly
Almond-Jarden became the first
ever woman head coach in the
competition.
Almond-Jarden, 46, is coaching
Western AFC’s first-team as
they began their MPL campaign
against Coastal Spirit on Saturday.
She is also believed to be the
first female to hold a head coach
role at a premier club throughout
any of the federations in New
Zealand.
After returning to Christchurch
last year from 10 years of living
and coaching in Perth, Almond-
Jarden admits she was shocked
when asked if she would be
interested in coaching the club’s
MPL side.
Western were left searching for
a new coach after Robbie Stanton
departed to take the assistant
coach role at Christchurch
United under Danny Halligan.
Coming into the role Almond-
Jarden’s biggest concerns were
around being able to earn the
respect of her players. Although
the club’s first-team has experienced
the exodus of more than
half a dozen of the key players who
helped the side to a fourth placed
finish in last year’s league, she says
those who have chosen to remain
at the club are buying in.
“That was my biggest concern.
Are the guys going to respect me
and are they going to leave the
club because they’ve got a woman
coach,” Almond-Jarden said.
“I’m sure that’s not the reason,
but the ones that have stuck
at the club, they don’t have a
problem. They just want to play
football and be competitive. I’m
really passionate about coaching
them because they’re excited
to play and they’re buying into
what I want to do in terms of
how we want to set up as a structure.”
Almond-Jarden earned 13 caps
for New Zealand between 1997
and 2003.
She was then a player coach
for Western’s premier women’s
team for three seasons in the late
2000s. The side won the Mainland
league and also became the
PIONEER: Former Football Ferns
defender Kelly Almond-Jarden played
13 times for New Zealand. She has now
become the first ever female head coach
in the Mainland Premier League.
first South Island club to make
the final of the Kate Sheppard
Cup in 2008.
Almond-Jarden acknowledges
that she could be seen as a pioneer
for other top woman coaches
coaching at a high level of the
men’s game in New Zealand.
However, her ambitions are
purely to help Western achieve
the best possible result this year.
“I don’t want to be known as
the first woman to coach. I just
want to be known as a good
coach,” Almond-Jarden said.
In pre-season Western had
wins over FC Twenty 3-1, FC
Twenty reserves 6-1, and a 0-4
loss to Nomads.
“Against Nomads we went out
and tried to play the gameplan
they played last year, and we just
don’t have the personnel to do
that, so we have to change our
tact this year on how we come
at teams because we’re definitely
not the same team. We don’t
have the player capability to play
the high press game that Robbie
Stanton played last year,”
After the loss of some of their
key players, many have Western
tipped to be a club battling to
avoid relegation this season.
Almond-Jarden admits it’s going
to be a tough season, but is confident
the team has enough about
them to stay in the league.
“That will be our first goal – to
stay in the MPL. We want to be
competitive and I think the boys
have a lot of belief that we’re still
competitive. They’re motivated
and there is a core group that have
stuck together . . . so we won’t be
going down without a fight.
Defending champions
Cashmere Technical are once
again expected to be favourites.
Many eyes will be on whether
newly promoted and talent-rich
Christchurch United can become
title contenders.
Wynands amazed at netball selection
• By Jacob Page
VILLA MARIA netball player
Julia Wynands admits even she is
surprised by her latest selection.
The 17-year-old, who lives
in Huntsbury, is the only high
school player in the Mainland
Beko League team for the upcoming
season.
The year 13 student said it was
an unexpected achievement to
SPORT
start her year.
“I trialled with the team back
in October and made it through
and I’ve been training with them
since but to find out I made the
team was still a shock.
“It’s not something I expected
to achieve this year.
“When I look back and realise
how far I’ve come since I first
started playing in year 3, it’s
quite amazing.”
The goal defence/wing
attack was an integral
part of the Villa Maria
team which finished
third at the South Island
secondary school title
last September and finished
14th at nationals a
month later.
She said she has tried
to increase her fitness
levels ahead of her final school
year and she hoped this would
help her ease her into the next
step of her fledgling career,
The Beko League is seen as
Julia Wynands
a feeder competition
for the ANZ Premiership
and the Mainland
Tactix.
“At Villa we play
against women in the
Christchurch premier
2 competition so that
will help me make the
adjustment but obviously
the standard will
be much higher than what I am
used to,” she said.
Wynands said she was keen to
study psychology next year while
continuing to play netball and
she wanted to do it wearing red
and black.
“I’ve always loved the Mainland
environment and wearing
the red and black throughout the
age-groups so I hope that can
continue.
Her big goal was to play for the
Silver Ferns one day.
• The Netball Mainland
Beko team will play its first
National Netball League
match against Northern
Comets on Sunday April 5.
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REAL ESTATE
An unparalleled Estate on the City's lifestyle Doorstep in magical Moncks Bay
242 20 Main McSaveneys Road, Redcliffs Road, Marshland - “As-Is, Where-Is”
Auction: Thursday, 14 March 2019 Unless Sold Prior
7 bedroom | 5 bathroom | 2 lounge | 1 dining | 1 study | 7 garage | 10 off street | www.harcourts.co.nz | Listing #PI59923
4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 3 living rooms | 1 office/study | 2 car-garage | 2 off-street parks | Listing Number SM0166
Less than 10 minutes from Merivale Village,
Treasured this magnificent by two property generations 4.58 and hectares offering Moncks Bay incorporating from Shag Rock
a truly offers once your own in a private lifetime estate opportunity, for luxurious this and right along the Pegasus Bay coastline.
tantalizing family living home and entertaining. upon a 2853m2 Crafted to section the This property can potentially be subdivided
which furthers your options and adds
enjoys highest an overwhelming standards and impeccably tranquil setting presented, and
is presented a substantial to family the market home, indoor on an pool, uninsured spa another element of interest for buyers.
“as-is, and where-is” sauna ensure basis. the ultimate in well-being Ensconced in a private lane that sits across
Situated and resort-style in the tightly living on held the locale city fringe, of magical plus from the waterfront, this property is also
Moncks additional Bay, this separate property three-bedroom makes a memorable cottage. positioned to enjoy the area’s celebrated
first impression and was constructed in the microclimate and is located within easy reach
The open-plan family living and dining is an
1960s but has naturally received extensive of the beaches, boating facilities, Barnett
inviting space day or night, with an Escea gas
modern enhancements including a Bruce Park and the amenities in both Redcliffs and
fire and exquisite LED lighting for evening
Banbury architectural renovation in 2004. Sumner.
ambience, and sliders opening to a northfacing
BBQ area. A separate lounge also flows to
Resort-style serenity is provided by the With floors needing repiling and being sold
colourful Clivias as well as the established uninsured, deemed uneconomical to repair,
outdoor living - a covered al fresco sitting area.
greenery and palms trees that border the this unique “as-is, where-is” opportunity is a
The superb high-spec kitchen, with polished
swimming and spa pool, with the outstanding real game changer with the feel good factor
magma granite island counter and large
views and majestic cliff face backdrop only and is guaranteed to attract attention. Your
scullery, overlooks the heated indoor swimming
escalating the property’s visual appeal. earliest viewing is advised.
pool, where skylights overhead create an allweather
entertaining area. The accommodation
Spacious living areas are complemented Open Homes: Wednesdays, Saturdays
by the sizeable Kwila deck, water feature and Sundays 1:00pm - 1:45pm.
is equally palatial, with seven bedrooms
and idyllic alfresco surroundings which See you at the open homes or for a private
and an office served by five well-appointed
have
bathrooms.
previously
Dedicated
hosted a
office
wedding
building
and
to
could viewing or for more information contact
run
continue
business
to
or
be
further
the scene
accommodation.
of many memorable
Alison Carter of Harcourts Grenadier
Garaging
occasions.
Ferrymead/Sumner (Licensed Agent REAA
for seven vehicles, plus separate workshop and
Skylights,
laundry, add
the
to this
superb
exciting
use
package,
of timber,
all set in
a
2008) on 384 7950 or mobile 0274 318 960.
Auction: Thursday 19th March 2020 from cameron.bailey@harcourtsgold.co.nz
contemporary
landscaped grounds,
colour
complete
scheme
with
and
soccer
the
goal 10:00am (unless sold prior)
www.cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz
magnificent
posts, motor-cross
stone
track
fireplaces
and flying
create
fox to keep
an Gold Auction Rooms, 471 Papanui Road
Brendan Hart
incredibly
the kids happy.
inviting ambience indoors where
Viewing: Saturday 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Licensed Sales Consultant working with
you’ll find four double bedrooms, two
bathrooms An impressive and a array relaxing of extras, sunroom including area that Sunday 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Cameron Bailey REAA 2008
comes integrated complete multi-zone with a spa sound bath. and media system,
Harcourts Papanui
Contact:
With media an room, expansive alarm and lawn camera area monitoring and the
027 5106 525 or 03 352 6166
picturesque system, plus garden geo-thermal at rear underfloor of the property heating, Cameron Bailey
brendan.hart@harcourtsgold.co.nz
both ensure epitomise the utmost peace comfort and privacy and convenience. and offer Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008
access This up is your to opportunity the top of to the secure section your own where Harcourts Papanui
Gold Real Estate Group Limited
you private can sit estate. and admire the ocean vistas over 027 555 7079, 03 352 6166 or 03 352 1322 Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Is it just me, is it the times,
is it the world or have I
just been so busy I haven’t
noticed how some of the
deeply personal and simple
practices of life are being
overlooked?
During a year in which we are prioritizing
wellbeing and resilience in our company,
I want to raise a flag for those that feel
forgotten.
It all starts with a greeting. Getting in the way,
of course, is screen time, phone addiction and
just an absence of plain, old-fashioned good
manners; we’re often so distracted we simply
don’t recognize or notice other people.
I recently read about – and have witnessed
personally – the following: whole
‘conversations’ undertaken during a service/
purchasing exchange where no words were
even spoken, gestures making do whilst the
purchaser stayed on the cell phone talking
loudly. They could have been served by a
robot, and maybe one day they will be, for all
the humanity that occurred.
Whether serving or being served, people
matter. Invisibility when you are employed
Why
Greetings
Still Matter
or engaged to do something matters.
And if service and client experience count
for anything, then communication and
connection sit at the top of the must-do
list. I expect everyone I work with and for
to communicate their requirements. I can’t
guess them, even though I sometimes try.
Real estate is a service industry with a great
deal of emotion and money at stake. The best
in the industry are hardwired to connect in
an empathetic and knowledgeable way. Not
communicating is not acceptable, and I’m not
even referring to response times. I’m meaning
response, full-stop. Of all the feedback we
get from clients, lack of communication sits
at the very top of the list when it comes to
unwelcome issues.
Where we start is as important as where we
end, so greet people properly – greet when
you meet, eyes direct, hands out (obviously
pre-Coronavirus) and smiling. You will stand
out, I can assure you, and if you are looking
for a realtor and they don’t do this well, keep
looking.
Lynette McFadden
BUSINESS OWNER HARCOURTS GOLD
HARCOURTS NZ INSPIRATIONAL
WOMEN AMBASSADOR
Congratulating
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JOHN AND LYNETTE MCFADDEN AND CAMERON BAILEY
ARE DELIGHTED TO CONGRATULATE CHRIS KENNEDY ON
BECOMING A BUSINESS OWNER WITH HARCOURTS GOLD!
Chris has enormous industry knowledge across all sectors of the Real
Estate business. Starting out as a sales consultant in Invercargill, Chris
then moved from a management position to become a business
owner then progressing to the CEO for Harcourts New Zealand. Chris
has played an integral part in the leadership, growth and success of
the Harcourts brand over recent years and is a fantastic addition to the
Harcourts gold team.
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Email bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
Join author Lynette Hedrick on Tuesday from 12.30-1.30pm at Fendalton
Library as she discusses her new book, The Rigel Affair, based on love letters and
stories revealed by her mother during World War 2. Gold coin donation. Phone
941 7923 for more information.
Teaching that
changes lives
The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards
recognise inspiring work from across New Zealand.
Teaching that benefits children and young
people, whānau and entire communities.
Teaching that changes us all.
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Share your team’s best practice.
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Wā Kōrero – Storytimes
Tuesday, 10.30-11am
Encourage learning
through language.
Storytimes is an interactive
programme including
books, songs, rhymes and
play. Recommended for
over two-year-olds. No
bookings required.
Shirley and Fendalton
libraries
Knit ’n’ Yarn
Tuesday, 1-3pm, at
Bishopdale, Wednesday,
1-2.30pm, at Redwood,
Thursday, 2-3.30pm, at
Fendalton, and Friday,
10am-noon, at Papanui
Take your knitting,
crochet or other craft
projects and have fun with
a social group. This is a
free, drop-in event.
Bishopdale, Redwood,
Fendalton and Papanui
libraries
Reading to Dogs
Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm
A relaxed, nonthreatening
event designed
to encourage children to
practise reading skills and
develop a love for reading.
Phone 941 7923 to register.
Shirley Library
GenConnect
Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm
If you have questions
about your smartphone or
tablet, head along and ask
an expert for advice. Free,
no bookings required.
Papanui Library
Makerspace
Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm
Join in for a wide
range of fun, including
art, technology and
more. There is a different
Makerspace activity each
week. Free, no bookings
required.
Redwood Library
Games Afternoon
Tuesday, 2-4pm
Join in for a cup of
tea and an afternoon of
playing boxed games with
a friendly group. Free,
everyone welcome.
Christchurch North
Community Church, cnr
Harewood Rd and Chapel
St
Citizens Advice Bureau
Tuesday, 2-5pm
The Citizens Advice
Bureau provides free
and confidential advice
for anyone who needs
information, options and
support that fit their needs
Fendalton Library
Card Making
Workshop
Wednesday, 10.30-
11.30am
Create beautiful,
handmade cards suitable
for any occasion. Free.
Phone 941 7923 to register.
Shirley Library
Scrabble
Wednesday, 1-3pm
Play Scrabble with a
friendly group. Head
along when you can. No
bookings required. All
materials supplied. Free
event.
Bishopdale Library
Senior Mens’ Exercise
Group
Friday, 11-11.45am
Low impact exercise
classes designed for
seniors. Wear something
comfortable and turn up –
no registrations required.
Participants are asked
to bring a $3 koha as a
donation. Phone 375 0850
for more information.
Northcity Church, 95a
Sawyers Arms Rd,
Papanui
Card Club
Friday, 1.30-3.30pm
This weekly card club is
on every Friday. Go along
and join the fun. Free. No
booking required.
Shirley Library
JP Clinics
Tuesday, 10am-1pm,
at Papanui and Shirley,
Wednesday, 10am-1pm,
at Bishopdale, Saturday,
10am-noon, at Fendalton
A justice of the peace
will be available to witness
signatures and documents,
certify document copies,
hear oaths, declarations,
affidavits or affirmations,
as well as sign citizenship
or rates rebates
applications.
Papanui, Shirley,
Bishopdale and Fendalton
libraries
Super Saturday
Storytimes
Saturday, 11am-noon
Encourage learning
through stories. This is an
interactive programme
with stories, songs,
rhymes, craft and play. No
bookings required. Free.
Shirley Library
Spark Jump
Monday, 10-11am
Help for families to get
online at home. Attend
the workshop to find out
more about how to set up
broadband connections
in your home. Free event.
Phone 941 7923 to register.
Shirley Library
Mahjong
Monday, 2-4pm
Go along if you are
interested in playing or
learning about Mahjong.
Free. Register for the
Papanui Library event.
Papanui Library
Activity Zone
Monday, 3.45-4.45pm
The after school club
has technology, games,
crafts and books. This is
suitable for children aged
six to 10 and caregivers
are asked to remain in
the library during the
session. Free – no bookings
required.
Shirley Library
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HARCOURTS GOLD
FOR REVENUE PER SALES CONSULTANT
2013-2019
MEET OUR
TOP 10 PERFORMERS
HARCOURTS GOLD TOP CONSULTANTS FOR FEBRUARY 2020
1
2
3
4
5
CAMERON BAILEY
PAPANUI
MARK O’LOUGHLIN
REDWOOD
MARY TURNBULL
PAPANUI
KATHRYN PICTON-WARLOW
PAPANUI
DEBBIE SOPER
PAPANUI
6
7
8
9
10
ASH SUTHERLAND TODD
PAPANUI
MICHELLE FU
PAPANUI
CALEB GRIFFIOEN
PARKLANDS
BELINDA DUNSTER
PAPANUI
MILENA BARTLETT
NEW BRIGHTON
When your brand includes the top
Harcourts office out of 900 around the
world in addition to the top franchise
in New Zealand for income per sales
consultant, it’s clear that you’ve got an
extraordinary team.
So for these consultants to earn the position of one of the top ten real estate
sales consultants at Harcourts gold is truly a remarkable achievement.
They are phenomenally good at what they do; skilled, highly trained and
dedicated to delivering exceptional results for property owners. I am
extremely proud to work with these real estate professionals.
JOHN MCFADDEN BUSINESS OWNER HARCOURTS GOLD
JOHN MCFADDEN
BUSINESS OWNER/
MANAGING DIRECTOR
HARCOURTS GOLD AREINZ
LYNETTE MCFADDEN
BUSINESS OWNER
HARCOURTS GOLD AREINZ
CHRIS KENNEDY
GENERAL MANAGER/
BUSINESS OWNER
HARCOURTS GOLD AREINZ
Left to right: KYLE SUTHERLAND EXECUTIVE MANAGER, HARCOURTS GOLD PAPANUI
ANNA MCKENZIE OPERATIONS MANAGER, HARCOURTS GOLD PAPANUI
MARGARET DANZER SALES MANAGER, HARCOURTS GOLD REDWOOD
NIKILA CREAGH SALES MANAGER, HARCOURTS GOLD EASTSIDE
DOUG SOPER LIAISON MANAGER, HARCOURTS GOLD AREINZ
Congratulating
JOHN AND LYNETTE MCFADDEN AND CAMERON BAILEY ARE
DELIGHTED TO CONGRATULATE CHRIS KENNEDY ON BECOMING
A BUSINESS OWNER WITH HARCOURTS GOLD!
Chris has enormous industry knowledge across all sectors of the Real Estate
business. Starting out as a sales consultant in Invercargill, Chris then moved
from a management position to become a business owner then progressing
to the CEO for Harcourts New Zealand. Chris has played an integral part in
the leadership, growth and success of the Harcourts brand over recent years
and is a fantastic addition to the Harcourts gold team.
PAPANUI 352 6166 International Division (+64) 3 662 9811 REDWOOD 352 0352
PARKLANDS 383 0406 NEW BRIGHTON 382 0043 GOLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD 352 6454
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Tuesday March 10 2020 15
Tasty Bites
Divine date night delights
• By Ian Knott
These delicious date
night dishes are bound to
impress your significant
other - or better still,
spend some quality time
preparing and cooking
them together
Seared scallops with bacon
and zucchini noodles
Serves 2
Ingredients
3 slices bacon
6 jumbo scallops
2 zucchinis made into noodles
½ large lemon, juiced (1½ Tbsp)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cups chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place a large, heavy skillet
(cast iron will be best for searing
scallops) over medium heat,
add bacon and cook for 3-5min
on each side or until crispy but
not burnt (it will add a different
texture to the dish). Remove
bacon and transfer to a plate lined
with paper towel. Crumble or
roughly chop after it’s cool.
Leave bacon fat in the skillet
and remove skillet from heat
(about 2-3min) to cool slightly.
Pat scallops dry. Right before
cooking, season scallops with
salt & pepper. Do it any sooner,
and the salt will draw out their
moisture, making them wet again,
and thus preventing that delicious
caramelisation.
Gently, add scallops one at a
time to heated skillet. Add about
1 Tbsp butter to pan only if you
don’t have enough bacon fat left.
Scallops cook quickly and if
they’re overcooked, they will
become rubbery. Once they are
deeply golden brown, with a
caramelised exterior (2-3min
max), flip them only once when
they’re nicely browned. Once
browned on both sides, remove
them to a plate.
Add zucchini noodles to the
same skillet and season with salt
& pepper. Let zucchini noodles
cook for about 1min, flipping and
stirring frequently. As the noodles
cook, add in the lemon juice and
zest. Also, toss in tomatoes and
crumbled bacon. Continue to
cook for about 2-3min.
Divide zucchini noodles onto
four plates, top with scallops and
garnish with fresh chopped
parsley. Enjoy!
Espresso
brownies
Ingredients
1 egg at room
temperature
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp
coconut oil
½ cup espresso or
strong brewed coffee
⅔ cup of sugar
¼ cup + 1 Tbsp coconut flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
3 Tbsp instant coffee
2 tsp vanilla essence
¼ tsp sea salt
3 tsp cornflour or arrowroot
Directions
Preheat oven to 180 deg C and
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pan by lining it with a sheet of
aluminum foil, leaving overhang on
the sides to allow for easy removal.
Grease the foil and set aside.
Combine all ingredients in a
mixing bowl using an electric
mixer and add to baking pan. You
can also just mix by hand.
Bake for about 25-30min until
center is set. Allow brownies
to cool for about 20min before
cutting.
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REAL ESTATE
Rural tranquility city convenience
81 Downies Road, Halswell
Auction: Thursday 26th March 2020 (Unless Sold Prior)
5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2 living rooms | 3 car garage | 6 off-street carparks | Listing number: BE193479
For those who dream of the good
life with the benefits of modern
conveniences this ideally located
property is just the answer!
Located on the rural fringe of the
city you are only 15 minutes from the
city centre and literally just a short
drive from the local shopping, primary
school, community centre in Longhurst.
The main house features a large
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three double bedrooms. The master
bedroom is truly luxurious with a walkin
wardrobe that you can lose yourself
in plus an ensuite that is spacious and
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Smartwood joinery for windows and
doors, with low E and argon gas and
lovely jarrah floors complement this
beautiful home..
Details such as fully tiled showers
and underfloor heating add to your
enjoyment. Even the garage is fully
insulated, double glazed and has
underfloor heating in the workshop
area. An opportunity to perhaps convert
part of the triple garage into another
room should this be needed.
The two-bedroom cottage was built
in 2015 and this is ideal for extended
family - close by but still having their
own privacy and garden views. Both
properties have a log-burner installed
for the winter months.
Extensive planting has been done,
with two orchards just coming in to
be harvested soon. Large trees provide
shelter belts and a tiled entertainment
area for barbecues with family and
friends completes the picture.
Auction: Thursday 26th March 2020
from 12:00pm Harcourts Grenadier 98
Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior)
Open Homes: Wednesday 5:00pm –
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See you at the open home or to arrange a
private viewing of this property call...
Jo McMecking
Mob. (027) 244 2450
Office 337 1316
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RAY WHITE PAPANUI NEWS
Growth Leads
to Office Move
After moving into their brand new premises at 7
Winston Avenue last year Ray White Papanui has
gone from strength to strength. The customised work
environment adapts to high performing salespeople
and has the ability to interact with an ever-changing
environment, including educational and meeting areas.
Claire Morris, Shareholder of Morris & Co Papanui,
said that she was thrilled with the new office. She
said, “Our premise enables our team to have a multipurpose
environment that welcomes customers and
clients together with landlords and tenants.” Further
to residential sales Ray White Papanui also offers
property management services for our clients and
financial services through Loan Market.”
More information can be found at rwpapanui.co.nz
FRoM LeFt to Right: Co Shareholders Stuart Morris, Claire Morris
and Vanessa golightly together with leading salesperson tracy thomson.
Vanessa Golightly
Licensee Agent &
Business Owner
027 664 9292
Claire Morris
Licensee Agent &
Business Owner
027 662 4822
Latest Rental Reforms Progressing
to the Select Committee
Latest statistics show that there are 609,700 households
living in rental homes which is around 32% of the
population. The Government says that they are trying to
get the balance right, modernising laws and correcting
problems in a way that is proportionate and places
reasonable requirements on landlords and tenants,
providing both parties with certainty.
Are they really proportionate and reasonable is the
current topic of debate. The proposed changes include,
allowing the Tenancy Tribunal to keep identifying
details of parties in claims anonymous where a party
has been wholly or substantially successful in taking
a case, removing the ability to end a period tenancy
for ‘no reason’ (there will be specified reasons only),
an automatic rollover from a fixed term tenancy to a
periodic (unless otherwise agreed), allowing tenants
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solicitation of rental bids, increasing allowed
rent increase periods from 6 to 12 months, increasing
the fines and allowing the Tenancy Tribunal to take
direct action against parties who are not meeting their
obligations.
Some of this could certainly change the face of renting
in New Zealand, however the risk of some of these
reforms is that by removing a landlords ‘choice’ we
could experience a lot of landlords deciding to sell their
investment properties, which unfortunately would
undoubtedly result in a shortage of rentals throughout
the country.
Many people, both landlords and tenants, have strong
opinions around these reforms and I recommend having
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more I will be posting on our Facebook page, Ray White
Morris & Co Property Management, if this is of interest
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Feature Property
Stuart Morris
Business Owner
& Auctioneer
027 422 6395
Katrina Green
Property Management
Operations Manager
027 606 0030
Recently Sold
476 Wairakei Road, Bryndwr
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Tracy Thomson
Licensee Salesperson
027 440 3035
Barbara Redway
Licensee Salesperson
027 432 1900
Tania Ikin
Licensee Salesperson
022 509 2755
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Olivia Hendry
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027 865 9672
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Katrina green,
Operations Manager
027 606 0030
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34 Meadow Street, Papanui
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