Nor'West News: December 10, 2020

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020
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JASAARATT SINGH will go
down in history as the first baby
to be born in the new St George’s
Hospital Maternity Centre.
Weighing 3.8kg, he arrived at
7pm on December 1.
Said happy mum KamalJeet
Kaur: “The new hospital is
fantastic and I was able to use
the birthing pool for a water
birth.
“As a first-time mum, it’s been
reassuring to have midwives by
our side to help settle our son. I
have been very exhausted after
giving birth and feeding him
every few hours, but I have been
getting plenty of help.
“The staff have been amazing
and I have felt very taken care of.”
The new maternity centre
features three purpose-built
birthing rooms (two with birthing
pools) and is significantly larger
than the maternity ward it
replaces. It is located in the new
Cressy Wing, which is the final
building to be completed as part
of the St George’s eight-year
redevelopment.
The community birthing unit
was blessed by the hospital’s
kaumātua and chaplain on
Monday November 30 prior to
opening that afternoon.
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Students get into Xmas spirit of giving
RANGI RURU Girls’ School
students will bring smiles to
families in need this Christmas.
Presents were purchased by
Rangi Ruru students and were
donated to Presbyterian Support,
which was then gifted to the
families they support.
The organisation has provided
social services in the upper
South Island for more than 100
years.
Community relations adviser
Megan Waddington, who coordinated
the initiative, said
Rangi’s response produced
“fantastic results” after they were
approached by the organisation
to help out.
“We have a number of
young people and families
who are working hard to
overcome personal struggles
and mental health issues,” she
said.
“This includes young people
who do not have any family
ties but are still pursuing their
dreams by putting themselves
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“They have very little and can’t
afford much. Some have babies
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teacher Reverend Charissa Nicol
said the school appreciated
working alongside the organisation.
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A MARKET NO
ONE PREDICTED
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An unparalleled lifestyle in magical Moncks Bay
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superbly suited to family life and is yours to
Treasured
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and offering Moncks Bay incorporating from Shag Rock
a truly once in a lifetime opportunity, this and right along the Pegasus Bay coastline.
tantalizing Superior home positioning upon on a a 2853m2 corner section This property can potentially be subdivided
which furthers your options and adds
enjoys means overwhelming the home is well-sited tranquil for setting sunshine, and
and the established grounds paired with its
is presented immaculate to the presentation market on ensures an uninsured its street
another element of interest for buyers.
“as-is, where-is” appeal immense. basis.
Ensconced in a private lane that sits across
Situated in the tightly held locale of magical from the waterfront, this property is also
Although deceptively petite from the
Moncks
street,
Bay,
once
this property
inside, the
makes
property
a memorable positioned to enjoy the area’s celebrated
reveals the
first impression character-laden and cottage was constructed which sits upon in the a
microclimate and is located within easy reach
1960s beautifully but has naturally manicured, received family-sized extensive section of the beaches, boating facilities, Barnett
modern that's enhancements peppered with including idyllic oak trees a Bruce and a Park and the amenities in both Redcliffs and
Banbury superb architectural array of roses. renovation in 2004. Sumner.
Resort-style The cottage serenity retains its is everlasting provided charm by the with
With floors needing repiling and being sold
colourful timber Clivias floors, as leadlight well as windows the established and detailed uninsured, deemed uneconomical to repair,
greenery finishes and on palms the verandah trees that which border provide the this unique “as-is, where-is” opportunity is a
swimming undeniable and spa visual pool, pleasure. with the outstanding real game changer with the feel good factor
views The and four-bedroom majestic cliff layout face is backdrop generously only and is guaranteed to attract attention. Your
escalating proportioned the property’s and includes visual appeal. two bathrooms, earliest viewing is advised.
Spacious one which living is an areas en suite are off complemented
the master. Two Open Homes: Wednesdays, Saturdays
by the adjoining sizeable living Kwila zones deck, provide water ample feature space and a Sundays secure space 1:00pm for storage, - 1:45pm. with off-street Kathryn Picton-Warlow
for entertaining and relaxation, and the size
and idyllic
parking providing additional space for
Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008
of each ensures alfresco you surroundings can accommodate which See you at the open homes or for a private
both another two cars.
have previously casual and hosted formal occasions. a wedding This and character could viewing or for more information contact
Harcourts Papanui
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Alison
a heat Auction: Carter Thursday of Harcourts 17th December Grenadier 2020
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Skylights, double the garage superb with a workshop use of timber, provides a
2008) on Gold 384 7950 Auction or Rooms, mobile 471 0274 Papanui 318 960. Road kathryn.picton-warlow@harcourtsgold.co.nz
contemporary colour scheme and the
magnificent stone fireplaces create an
incredibly inviting ambience indoors where
you’ll find four double bedrooms, two
bathrooms and a relaxing sunroom area that
comes complete with a spa bath.
With an expansive lawn area and the
picturesque garden at the rear of the property
both epitomise peace and privacy and offer
access up to the top of the section where
you can sit and admire the ocean vistas over
Here we are in
December and I’m
counting down the weeks
to the end of the year. I’m
more excited than usual about
the prospect, but although I’m eternally
weary, I’m also eternally grateful.
Very soon this year will be behind us, but it
looks like the market that’s been generated
as a consequence will continue. Here are
some of the reasons for this, as described by
Tony Alexander, well-known New Zealand
economist, at a presentation he recently gave
to our company.
As I’m neither an economist nor an analyst I’d
like to jot down his facts, and some of the stats,
and leave you to make up your own mind as to
what the future could look like.
Firstly, no one could
have predicted the times
we currently find ourselves in.
1) It was initially thought that post-COVID-19,
prices would fall by at least 7%. In fact, they fell
by a mere 3% and have since risen in excess of
10%. That’s the first big anomaly and it caught
me and others, including many economists
and experts, by surprise.
2) Whilst $17 billion usually filters into our
domestic economy each year courtesy of
tourism – and that’s not a happening thing
this year – the $10 billion that Kiwis usually
spend overseas is being spent inside our own
borders instead. It’s going towards property
and more property, investment property and
land. It’s also behind the increased purchase
of (wait for it) spa pools, Harley Davidsons,
electronic equipment,
bigger TVs, swimming pools, jewellery and
art. In addition to $10 billion needing to find
a home, coupled with extraordinarily low
interest rates, first-home buyers are also
looking to buy property, given the next five
years have a level of uncertainty to them.
Here’s another Alexander fact: first-home
buyers were very quick to act post-COVID-19.
Usually comprising 20% of the market, that
figure is now 24%. It seems many had saved
more whilst in lockdown, reducing their usual
entertainment and hospitality spending. Not
buying a cappuccino a day – or maybe two –
does add up when you look at a period of six
weeks. Deposits start with this kind of action ...
and they did.
With the likelihood of no or nominal interest
rate rises and the belief that our LVR restrictions
provide a safety net for banks and consumers,
I’m hoping our local Canterbury economy will
grow. Our affordability as a region makes us a
standout across NZ and construction in many
parts of the city is surging.
I’m not an economist, I know, but at this point
I’m an old hand who is holding on tight to a
market that looks like it could teach us all
something new!
Lynette McFadden
Harcourts gold Business Owner
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FENDALTON-WAIMAIRI-HAREWOOD COMMUNITY BOARD SERVICE AWARDS RECIPIENTS
People in the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
area have been acknowledged for their service
to the community. Today Nor’West News profiles
who they are
Angela Brown
Angela has been the children’s
co-ordinator at St Barnabas
Fendalton for more than 15
years. Every day she volunteers
time for the church community.
One of the community activities
she is involved in is Messy
Church which helps families
from the community connect
with church, learn Christian
values and gives children a
supportive community space for
the development of values.
Angela provides community
support by helping community
families with encouragement,
care and practical help.
Andrea Fisk
Andrea provided exemplary
service as a Citizen’s Advice
Bureau volunteer, offering
information and support to our
public clients since 2014. She has
also been involved in branch
management as a branch committee
member since 2015, and
the north branch committee
chairwoman since July 2017.
The latter role has been a very
active one, requiring Andrea to
support Mollie Howarth, CAB
manager, with tasks such as
interviewing new trainees.
Andrea has been an important
member of the ongoing learning
and development team since
2016 and of the branch publicity
team since 2015. She has also
supported other volunteers with
her pastoral care and ensured
that the social and house-keeping
duties are well managed.
Her work as part of the publicity
team has involved serving
at stands during local festivals
each year, including those at
Bishopdale and Hagley College,
as well as the Aging Expo and
Culture Galore. She has also
been involved with presenting
talks about CAB to community
groups.
Andrea’s manner is always
helpful and professional, which
allows her to provide excellent
advice to clients in a friendly
way.
One of Andrea’s real contributions
is in her care and support
of other volunteers at the branch.
With her leadership, the team
has become interactive and supportive,
which has made for a
more friendly workplace and has
improved overall productivity.
Vijayakumar Nainamalai
Vijay has been instrumental in
promoting Tamil language and
creating a bond between
all the Tamil families across
the wider Canterbury region by
conducting cultural events.
In addition to conducting Tamil
language classes for children
every Saturday, he assisted in
organising the repatriation of
two Indian nationals who died
late last year.
Vijay even put himself as a
debtor on the funeral home’s
contract in spite of the fact that
he did not personally know the
deceased.
Vijay communicated with the
Indian High Commissioner’s
office and set up a givealittle
page for the repatriation costs.
While one of the families was
in New Zealand, Vijay visited
them every night, providing
them with food and comfort.
Vijay’s support during this difficult
time helped to relieve some
of the grief and anxiety of the
deceased’s family members.
Vijay started the Canterbury
Indian Tamil Association in
April last year to provide wider
social support services to the
community.
Through the association, he organised
$50 Countdown vouchers
for students and families affected
by Covid-19. So far he has provided
vouchers for 40 families.
Neil Lancaster
Neil has been an important
member of the Citizens Advice
Bureau ongoing learning and
development team since 2013
and is an accredited trainer. He
became a member of
the CABCHA board in 2014,
which oversees the three
Christchurch branches, and
served as chairman from 2014
until 2018.
In August last year he was
appointed as a south region
CONTRIBUTION:
Fendalton-
Waimairi-
Harewood
Community
Board service
awards recipients
Murray Bartlett
(left), Binod
Parajuli,
Angela Brown,
Vijayakumar
Nainamalai,
Andrea Fisk, and
Neil Lancaster,
presented at
Mona Vale
Homestead.
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representative on the CABNZ
National Board. Neil’s work
supports the Citizens Advice
Bureau which provides a range
of services that support all areas
of the Christchurch community.
Every voluntary organisation
needs people who are willing to
do more than just their
share and Neil has been described
as one of those rare
individuals.
His involvement at
branch level, board level, and
most recently, at a national level
has made a real difference
to the efficiency and credibility
of the organisation.
Neil’s friendly, competent
manner has put clients at ease
and has helped them to discuss
their issues freely.
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SERVICE AWARDS
• From page 5
In addition to his regular
shift he has spoken to
international students on the
work of CAB in the city.
He has also mentored new
trainees and was instrumental
in the setting up of a satellite
service at The Loft and has
also been a strong advocate for
funding for the organisation on
several occasions.
Binod Parajuli
Binod has been actively
involved in many activities
for Nepal New Zealand
Friendship Society of
Canterbury.
One of his most notable
contributions has been
providing outstanding
volunteer service for the
Namaste Nepal radio
programme.
Namaste Nepal is a weekly
show where Binod broadcasts
twice a week on Plains
FM in Nepali language, a
mix of Nepali songs, news,
information, and local events
for Nepali people living,
studying and working in New
Zealand.
The programme which
has also been a bridge to
connect Nepali communities
nationwide by relating news,
sports and cultural events.
In addition to the radio
show, Binod’s invaluable
contributions to NNZFS
include working as a master
of ceremonies and facilitating
large community cultural
events, all of which he
does voluntarily.
Murray Bartlett
Murray first registered as a
volunteer with the ‘off the wall’
programme during January
2010, volunteering to take
ownership of his local Melville
St walkway/alleyway.
Over the last 10 years, Murray
has removed countless acts of
graffiti vandalism and removed
rubbish as required. Murray’s
ongoing maintenance of the
walkway has played a
significant role in the deterrence
and reduction of further
acts of graffiti vandalism and
this walkway/alleyway is now
frequently graffiti-free.
This reduces the cost of graffiti
vandalism to the ratepayer
and sends a very clear message
to those responsible that graffiti
will not be tolerated.
As an integral part of the
graffiti programme team, Murray
has regularly maintained
contact with the graffiti programme
and has attended the
required volunteer face to face
annual reviews.
Volunteers like Murray contribute
to the successful outcomes
of the graffiti programme
and support the teams goal of
“reducing the impact of graffiti
vandalism on residents and visitors
to Christchurch city.”
The graffiti team takes great
pleasure in nominating Murray
for this award.
Feedback from users went into design
• From page 1
Said Maternity centre charge
midwife Andrea Robinson: “We
are very proud of our new maternity
centre and staff are looking
forward to welcoming māma,
pēpi and whānau.”
St George’s incorporated feedback
from women, their partners,
lead maternity carers and staff in
designing the new centre.
Said patient care manager Rae
Green: “Women and LMCs asked
for two birthing pools.
“A lot of women will only
come to us if they know the pool
is available. Having a second,
purpose-built pool means more
women have the option of using
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birth.
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Take up the reading challenge at libraries
HUNDREDS OF young readers
are booking in some time for the
summertime reading challenge
over the holiday break, with more
than 600 entries already pouring
into Christchurch City Libraries.
Christchurch City Libraries
is hosting the challenge – with
heaps of prizes on offer – and
a special pop-up library for
younger readers at Riverside
Market this summer, along with
plenty of outdoor story sessions at
local pools and libraries.
The summertime reading
challenge is open to readers aged
up to 18, with an invitation to
share their summer reads in three
words.
Anyone looking for book
ideas can check out the library
recommendations.
City council head of libraries
and Information Carolyn
Robertson says it is important
to find the fun in learning and
literacy.
“The summertime reading
challenge, which runs until the
end of February next year, aims to
engage young readers,” Robertson
says.
“It is a bit like a mini blog
where we can share a few words
to sum up our reaction to a book.
“A book that entertains and
informs also motivates young
readers – from tots to teens – to
discover more books, boosting
confidence in reading and
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books.
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our biggest success yet, with the
challenge on track to attract a
record number of young readers,”
she said.
“For anyone unsure of where
to start with your first book,
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recommendations from our
librarians.
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Village green opens for community use
MORE THAN 100
representatives of the
community celebrated the
opening of the Bishopdale
Village Green last week.
Over the last year, community
groups, schools, businesses
and organisations have come
together to rejuvenate the area at
Bishopdale Village Mall, which
was in dire need of a facelift.
The project was made possible
by the collaborative effort of the
Bishopdale Community Trust,
the Bishopdale MeNZ Shed, the
Bishopdale Centre Association
and the city council.
They wanted to ensure the
community had a place to call
their own that they could be
proud of when spending time
with family and friends in the
area.
Bill Greenwood, of the Bishopdale
Beautification Project
team, said he was grateful for the
many individuals and businesses
whose “tremendous” generosity
contributed to making the project
a reality.
FUN: The giant chequerboard is a popular addition.
This included offering a helping
hand and donating materials
such as concrete and picnic
tables.
The Village Green was created
on the site of the old Bishopdale
Library and Community Centre.
The resulting patch of
neglected wasteland made the
mall look “desolate.”
Hardscaping, flowering
cherry trees, gardens, tables
and seating, and a life-size
chequerboard for giant chess
and draughts were installed to
transform the area.
Jake Clark, a local mural artist,
was also commissioned to create
the “Windows over Bishopdale”
mural, which won second place
in the Resene Mural Masterpiece
Awards in the Community
category.
The mural was designed
in conjunction with the New
Zealand College of Business and
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bees, sunflowers to represent
learning, and a “selfie spot” in
front of the kea.
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art panels, which were created
by Isleworth School, Emmanuel
Christian School, Casebrook and
Breens Intermediate schools, and
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Mother who inspired movement mourned
THE FOUNDER of the She
Is Not Your Rehab movement
Matt Brown’s mother died last
Thursday.
The Riccarton barber, who
owns My Fathers Barbers on
Clarence St, said his mum,
Aitofi Telesia Pouvi Taimalelagi,
inspired him to create the
movement to combat family
violence.
He said she has left this world
– but her mark will stay for a
long time to come.
“My dear mother was my first
protector, a survivor, a warrior
and a queen,” Brown said.
“She had a generous spirit and
a good sense of humour. Her
life was one of heartache and
struggle, yet she gave birth to
nine children and worked hard
to give us the very best she could
with what she had.”
Brown started the antiviolence
movement She Is Not
Your Rehab because of his
mother, who passed away last
Thursday, and the suffering he
had witnessed in his home.
He says the movement is
“founded on her story, her
sorrow, her survival and the way
I witnessed her for many, many
years become a rehabilitation
centre for the man she loved, all
because she wanted us kids to
have a family like she had grown
up with.”
Just last week, the family
described how she felt emotional
when Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson singled her out
in a powerful message
to the family he posted
online.
The Hollywood actor
sent a message to the
family, after Brown’s son
Angelou tagged Johnson
in a video asking him to
join them in spreading
the anti-violence
message of She Is Not
Your Rehab with men
around the world.
In his response, Johnson
Dwayne
‘The Rock’
Johnson
singled out the work the boy’s
father does with the She is Not
Your Rehab group, as well as the
boy’s nana. “I admire
your father, greatly for
standing up and creating
@sheisnotyourrehab.
And to make sure his
mom – your nana – will
never be forgotten.
“Encouraging men
all over the world to
treat our women with
respect, love and most
importantly, violencefree,”
the actor said.
“You stay strong,
Angelou and keep listening to
Matt Brown
INSPIRATION:
Angelou with his
late grandmother
Aitofi Telesia Pouvi
Taimalelagi.
your nana and your dad. One
day you will become the leader
of your aiga and also a leader the
world will admire.”
In the original video that the
five-year-old posted for “The
Rock”, the boy explained how
his dad started the anti-violence
movement in honour of his
grandmother, who had suffered
domestic abuse.
“Men all around New Zealand,
the Pacific, and even the whole
wide world because his mum, my
nana, had a sad life when they
were growing up with lots of
fights at home.
“It was sad for my dad to watch
her get hurt a lot. And she had
to go away lots to many refuges,”
the boy said.
“My dad says it’s his mission to
help other men to heal so their
wives don’t have sad lives like
nana did.”
In the video, Angelou revealed
his nana was unwell with lung
cancer.
He said his father will use
the She Is Not Your Rehab
movement to help tell her story
and promised her message will
never be forgotten.
Brown and his movement’s
ultimate goal is for “Aotearoa to
become violence-free”.
“I promised her before she left
this world that I would tell her
story to the world,” Brown said
as he prepared for her funeral
and the family coming to terms
with a life without her in it.
“Her story will be a source
of redemption for many and a
way to reclaim the narrative of
domestic violence that is still a
hidden pandemic and a source
of shame here in Aotearoa and
around the world.”
A survivor of many of
life’s toughest battles, Aitofi
Taimalelagi died after a battle
with lung cancer.
She leaves behind children,
grandchildren and a legacy that
will last for generations to come.
– NZ Herald
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Joint partners will manage community centre
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the city council.
The Coastal-Burwood
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the centre as a community
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council for up to 20 years, with
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years.
Current centre users –
including the pétanque club –
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ECSR board member Simon
Hill said the centre is a “valuable
asset” for the local community.
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usage of current members,
support them to grow their
programmes, and expand the
reach of this centre into the
wider community,” he said.
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council’s long-term commitment
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ongoing recognition of local
expertise.
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and Recreation has stepped up to
manage the centre, underlining
the importance of getting the
community involved in using
this space,” he said.
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Dressed to Impress - Open Homes
Your home looks perfect to you but when
it comes to open inspections, potential
buyers may beg to differ. So, how best
can you impress these crucial people? By
asking for objective opinions. When you
live at a house all the time, it’s easy to
miss touch up areas as well as pet smells
and general clutter. So, well before your
first inspection, invite a second opinion
into your home. Preferably, someone
who has a completely different domestic
view to you, this friend should be as
honest and helpful as possible. Clean, fix
and declutter – inside and out. Your key
aim when preparing your property for
inspection is to create an inviting place
that people will fall in love with. You
already love it, it’s true, but do they see
the potential for them to love and live in
it too? If not, you’ll need to get cleaning,
renovating, decluttering and fixing ASAP.
If you are time poor or it’s not quite your
thing then bring in cleaners before the
first big inspection and aim to keep the
house in a similar condition throughout
its market period. This means it will
only need a fairly simple clean before
inspections, rather than a top-notch
makeover every time. Remember to
thoroughly buff and shine the inside of
ovens, cupboards and wardrobes and
clear away shoes and other possible trip
hazards from door entrances. Declutter
big time, especially if you love
pretty bits and pieces, as this
will make rooms appear larger
and more spacious. Don’t forget
crucial first impressions and
street appeal either. Wash down
the outside of your home and
start weeding and pruning –
again, calling in a professional if
needed.
Aim for a balance between clean,
fresh and attractive and plenty
of emotional and actual space
wherein buyers can imagine
how they too can live a great
life here. Light, air and scents.
Open all blinds, curtains and
windows to ensure sunshine
and fresh air floods through the
home. Deodorise naturally with
flowers, scented candles and
potpourri, or warm coffee and cake. But
don’t overdo this either or you’ll have
buyers wondering what smells you’re
trying to conceal. Along with appealing
scents and light comes the importance of
temperatures and sounds. Already overemotional
buyers will find particularly
warm or cold houses as unappealing as
dark ones – with the home showing up
badly as well. Therefore, turn on the air
conditioner or light that cosy fire to give
welcoming comfort and relief to those
inspecting your house. Finally, turn off
the television and dishwasher and put on
some quiet music, in a style and volume
that will add to the property’s ambience.
Content originally appeared on The Real
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Property Management Update
Existing Rentals Owned Under Trusts, Changes you Need to Know
Vanessa Golightly,
Business Owner
and Licensee Agent
Ray White Papanui
027 664 9292
Vanessa Golightly
Licensee Agent &
Business Owner
027 664 9292
Stuart Morris
Licensee Agent
& Auctioneer
027 422 6395
Claire Morris
Licensee Agent &
Business Owner
027 662 4822
Katrina Green
Operations Manager
Property Management
027 606 0030
Did you know that if you have your rental
property owned under a company or
family trust, then you are not legally
allowed to give tenants notice that
you require vacant possession of the
property for the purpose of you or a
family member requiring the property to
live in? Chances are, you didn’t!
Now this won’t be a problem for a lot of
rental property owners as they never
intend to either move into the property
themselves, or have family move in.
However, there are a lot of New Zealand
landlords who intend to rent their
home out for a shorter period of time.
Historically, this could have been because
they intended to live overseas for a while
(not so common just now), but of course
there are many other reasons for wanting
to do this.
Currently the legislation states that the
owner of a property, or a family member,
can give 42 days notice to a tenant on a
periodic tenancy. From 11th February
2021, this notice period will increase to
63 days, however it will still be legal to
give this notice.
But, and it is a big but, if the property
is owned under a company, or a family
trust, then these entities are not
recognised as “humans” so they can’t
physically move into the home, therefore
this notice would not be permitted.
I am in no way qualified to go into the
pros and cons of property ownership
under companies or trusts, but I
definitely recommend that if you have
investment properties under this form
of ownership, and if there is even a slim
chance that you or family may at some
point need to move into it, that you speak
to your lawyer or accountant and look at
changing this, before you need to!
This is yet another of those anomalies
which are popping up under the
residential tenancies act, and with even
more legislation coming into effect next
year, it has reminded me of how much we
need to be aware of when owning rental
properties.
Having said that, our Landlord Academy
which has been running each Thursday
evening in November, is a fabulous
resource to help you understand the
changes that are coming into force and it
is not too late - we have recordings. If you
would like access to these, or any of the
many resources we have, please just ask,
I would love to help.
Katrina Green,
Operations Manager
Property Management
027 606 0030
Katrina Green
Operations
Manager Property
Management
027 606 0030
Tracy Thomson
Licensee Salesperson
027 440 3035
Ashleigh Pattullo
Licensee Salesperson
027 865 9672
Allie McConnell
Property Management
Assistant
Joy Coughlan
Mortgage Broker
027 223 3572
Tania Ikin
Licensee Salesperson
022 509 2755
Olivia Hendry
Executive Assistant
Estelle Schuurman
Property Manager
Level 1, 7 Winston Avenue, Papanui
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