6 Thursday <strong>February</strong> 9 <strong>2023</strong> Heatwave doesn’t keep crowd away from seaside festival Thousands of people descended on Thomson Park for the I Love New Brighton festival on Waitangi Day. The water activities and ice cream stalls were popular as the temperature soared past 30 deg C. But plenty of other activities kept the crowd entertained. The highlights included a strong Kapa Haka performance from Rawhiti School pupils and performances from the Takumi Japanese Drumming Group, Shirley Boys’ High band Midnight Buzz, and Brighton’s own Natural Magic Ukulele Band. Community groups and clubs – including Coastal Spirit Football Club, Christchurch Circus Trust and Maunga Ātaahua Mountain Boarding – took the chance to showcase their offerings and recruit new members. All activities at the 12th I Love New Brighton were free and aimed to build community spirit, engagement and participation. • More photos, page 8 CAUGHT: Zack and dad Brian Milk were clocked by the radar speed gun. The Lil Ice Trike was a popular spot as the temperature soared past 30 deg C. PHOTOS: NICHOLA TYSON Dan Rosewarne Labour list MP I’m here to help. Please get in touch if you require any assistance. daniel.rosewarne@parliament.govt.nz Private Bag 18 888, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160 /DanRosewarneWaimakariri Authorised by Dan Rosewarne MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Thursday <strong>February</strong> 9 <strong>2023</strong> 7 REAL ESTATE An unparalleled lifestyle in magical Moncks Bay 98 Hamilton Avenue, Fendalton 3 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 www.harcourtsgold.co.nz | Listing #P177986 242 A Main Flawless Road, Fusion Redcliffs in - “As-Is, Where-Is” Auction: Fendalton Thursday, 14 March 2019 Unless Sold Prior 4 bedrooms A meeting | 2 of bathrooms modern comfort | 3 living and classic rooms | 1 office/study | 2 car-garage | 2 off-street parks | Listing Number SM0166 character is unveiled at this renovated 1940s Treasured bungalow by in two perennially generations desirable and Fendalton. offering Moncks Bay incorporating from Shag Rock a truly once in a lifetime opportunity, this and right along the Pegasus Bay coastline. tantalizing Nestled home upon upon a fully a fenced 2853m2620sqm section site This property can potentially be subdivided which furthers your options and adds enjoys bordered an overwhelming by established tranquil trees, setting this property and is beautifully suited to its suburban surroundings, is presented with character to the homes market on on display an uninsured another element of interest for buyers. throughout “as-is, the where-is” neighbourhood. basis. Ensconced in a private lane that sits across Situated in the tightly held locale of magical from the waterfront, this property is also Moncks Incredibly Bay, this well property equipped makes throughout, a memorable the positioned to enjoy the area’s celebrated first impression home enjoys and the was timeless constructed charm of in a the freshly microclimate and is located within easy reach painted weatherboard facade, while an 1960s extensive but has list naturally of upgrades received were implemented extensive of the beaches, boating facilities, Barnett modern in 2015, enhancements which contributed including layers a of Bruce Park and the amenities in both Redcliffs and solidity Banbury and architectural contemporary renovation finesse. in During 2004. this Sumner. Resort-style period, the serenity property is was provided reroofed, by rewired the With floors needing repiling and being sold colourful and thoroughly Clivias as plumbed well as the and established refreshed with uninsured, deemed uneconomical to repair, greenery modern and décor palms ensuring trees immediate that border comfort. the this unique “as-is, where-is” opportunity is a swimming Oak flooring and spa issues pool, a with warm the welcome outstanding real game changer with the feel good factor indoors views and guides majestic you cliff through face backdrop to the open-plan only and is guaranteed to attract attention. Your escalating kitchen the property’s and dining visual area appeal. that's cleverly earliest viewing is advised. Spacious configured living to areas offer a are study complemented nook for casual Open Homes: Wednesdays, Saturdays by the work. sizeable The lounge Kwila naturally deck, water lies alongside feature this and Sundays 1:00pm - 1:45pm. and idyllic multi-purpose alfresco space surroundings and enjoys French which door See Fendalton you at the Village open and homes the local or for park, a private while Auction have previously access out hosted to wraparound a wedding decking and could where viewing budding or families for more will undoubtedly information be contact drawn Thursday 16th <strong>February</strong> <strong>2023</strong> you can embrace the outdoors in complete to the exceptional in-zone education options continue to be the scene of many memorable Alison Carter of Harcourts Grenadier privacy. ranging from Fendalton Primary and Cobham from 10:00am (unless sold prior) occasions. Ferrymead/Sumner (Licensed Agent REAA Intermediate through to CBHS, CGHS and Gold Auction Rooms, Skylights, The situation the is superb, use being of a light timber, walk from a 2008) on 384 7950 or mobile 0274 318 960. Burnside High School. 471 Papanui Road 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 New Year both epitomise peace and privacy and offer access up to the top of the section New where Opportunities you can sit and admire the ocean vistas over Harrison Joseph Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008 Harcourts Papanui 027 695 7840 harrison.joseph@harcourtsgold.co.nz Welcome to <strong>2023</strong>: a year that, like its recent predecessors, will have its very own signature. That combination of continuing market changes (think price), challenges (think interest rates plus inflationary pressure) and beauty (or opportunity, as I like to call it). I’m curious about the year ahead. We have an election, always interesting, given its potential to hamper major decision-making at both an individual and a national level, and we have that vacuum created when everyone is trying to pick the bottom of the market and the likelihood of an upswing. Which, I might add, will eventually happen, as it has every other time there’s been a slump in activity – repositioning, as some industry experts like to describe the current market. Last year, at about this time, I looked at my very old and battered crystal ball hoping for some sort of insight befitting my now 29-year tenure. I noted that experts were at odds, with opinions that ranged from a 4% decrease in prices across the board to others thinking that the astronomical gains of the 2020/’21 period could continue. In retrospect, it looks like no-one realised the depth of the correction we would go on to experience – or the level of zeal the Reserve Bank would bring to the country with its ‘stop spending’ and ‘beware the property market is unsustainable’ mandate. Frequent increases in our OCR levels, interest rate rises (with more to come) have all but brought to a halt that runaway horse we were riding, one which had indulged itself on huge increases in property values, cheap money and eyewatering auction clearance rates. So where are we going? A lot of the dialogue is once again mixed, so maybe rather than look at data (which can be confusing no matter how experienced you are) I’d prefer to look at opportunities that are being created. I’m thinking about you, buyers! You are the lucky ones in this orbit of the marketing cycle. Do not squander your chances while standing on the side-line thinking, I’ll wait it out, I’ll squeeze every last ounce of opportunity out of the seller. You have so much on your side, especially choice, that most exquisite of factors which over the last few years has been such a rarity. There are large numbers of properties on or coming to the market. On December 19th, 2022, there were 1,917 Christchurch homes for sale. Owners are also more educated as to prices now, many doing their best with both their presentation and their negotiation opportunities, and you, our dedicated buyers, have the chance to lock in your interest rate. Make the decision to buy and get on, or further up, the property ladder, because you certainly have that chance. It’s perhaps a fact of human nature that even when you have everything you could possibly want, you’ll still go for more. That’s the dilemma I’ve seen with some buyers as they challenge prices, even those that are vastly reduced, whilst insisting on extra chattels to be included in the sale. Rather than the property, we’re talking fridges, spas, trampolines and cushions. But there’s a flipside here. Recently (January 5th, <strong>2023</strong>), CoreLogic noted that although there’s been a nationwide drop in prices, slowing in December, Christchurch bucked the trend (the only main centre to do so). Here’s the clincher: Christchurch is an incredibly affordable city with attractive lifestyle options, so despite everything that’s happening we are still fortunate here. With that, I’m keen to make the most of what’s ahead. I’ve planned a massive year prioritizing health and wellbeing, doing great business and hopefully getting out of my comfort zone. Is this the time to get out of yours? Lynette McFadden Harcourts gold Business Owner 027 432 0447 lynette.mcfadden@harcourtsgold.co.nz PAPANUI 352 6166 | INTERNATIONAL DIVISION (+64) 3 662 9811 | REDWOOD 352 0352 | PARKLANDS 383 0406 | SPITFIRE SQUARE 662 9222 | GOLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 352 6454 GOLD REAL ESTATE GROUP LTD LICENSED AGENT REAA 2008 A MEMBER OF THE HARCOURTS GROUP www.harcourtsgold.co.nz
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