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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER |DECEMBER 23 ― JANUARY 24 | No.255

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Above, Peyton Bell with reindeer pony Savanna, top, Lili May Chamel with her unicorn pony & Santa Bo with Alexandra and Louie Brodie

Reindeer Rides Help Raise Funds for Pony Club

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oatesville Pony Club's car boot sale had a festive flavour which helped to loosen the purse strings of anyone who'd found their way to their end of the reserve.

The event was held to raise funds for the 2024 North Island Club Eventing Champs and attracted plenty of stall-holders with loads of items to sell, as well as locals and visitors looking to buy. Naturally, there was a stable-load of equine gear on offer; bridles and bits, reins, pony blankets and horse coats, but there were also car loads of other items like the one on the right full of soft toys looking for new homes.

Club members like Peyton Bell,

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above, and several ponies were dressed for Christmas, offering reindeer rides and photo opportunities for the kids while their parents did some Christmas shopping.

For more Pony Club news, see the club's update on page 5.

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DEC 23 ― Jan 24 CONTENTS

Playcentre Jubilee 3 CCGC hits Hurunui 4 Pony Club wraps up for summer 5 Water tank tips 6 Quiz Night Success 7 Busy year for School Musicians 8 10 Local Board News 11 Classifieds Merry Christmas 12

Merry Chris tmas Coate sville

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nd just like that, Christmas is days away. Where did 2023 go? Was it the lack of Covid lockdowns? The change of government? The weather?

Whatever it was, 2023 raced by like no other.

Another 11 issues of the Coatesville Chronicle made their way into letterboxes. The year started with the story about the bailey bridge being installed at Mill Flat Road in February. And as it ends, Louise Johnston's column on page 8 refers to slip repairs on Albany Hill that resulted from damage caused by the weather event in summer. It's been the story that just keeps going.

Hopefully this summer will be drier and there's great advice from Auckland Council on page 6 about managing rainwater tanks during the summer.

In my role as community chronicler I have lots of people to thank. Firstly, Ailsa McArthur for her ongoing sponsorship and support, Rodney Local Board member, Louise Johnston whose content is among the most valuable to Chronicle readers. Her update this month about local projects gives an excellent snapshot of the work in progress and when various projects are expected to be completed.

Thanks to Owen Sprosen and Jenny Hunter from the Coatesville Country Garden Club for their lively stories and photos from the CCGC's garden visits.

Lynn Chatfiled from the CRRA who prepares their helpful hints and Phil Smith from the Coatesville Scouts and Tarryn Bellingham from the Coatesville Pony Club both of whom write great accounts of their community group's events.

I'd also like to thank Richard and Greg and the printroom team at Warehouse Stationery in Northcote. They print the Chronicle each month and do their best to turn it around in record time.

Thanks for your amazing service!

A huge thank you to all the loyal advertisers who choose to promote their businesses in these pages ― from the biggest to the smallest ― please remember to call them if you need a service and support local. Lastly, and most importantly to the Chronicle's readers, thank you for your feedback and stories, photos, emails and phone calls. If you didn't read the newsletter, it wouldn't exist.

Merry Christmas and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday and a wonderful 2024.

Your editor,

Vanessa Johnson Email: coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com, Phone: 021 724 001

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∞ 15 December, Friday Term ends for Coatesville School. ∞ 17 December, Sunday, 2pm till 7pm Twilight Market at the Settlers Hall. Pick up some handmade Christmas treats and gifts and enjoy some festive cheer at Coatesville Market. ∞ Early-mid December, Go to checkitsalright.nz to find out when outdoor fires become restricted and you need to apply for a fire permit. ∞ 23 December, Saturday, The longest day. ∞ 24 December, Sunday, Christmas Eve. ∞ 25 December, Monday, Christmas Day. ∞ 26 December, Tuesday, Boxing Day. ∞ 31 December, Sunday, New Years Eve. ∞ 1 January, Monday, New Years Day. ∞ 4 January, Thursday, Black Cottage Cafe reopens. ∞ 29 January, Monday, Auckland Anniversary Day. ∞ 6 February, Wednesday, Waitangi Day ∞ 7 February, Term one starts today at Coatesville School. ∞ 9 February, Friday, The Coatesville Chronicle returns with the first issue for 2024. ∞ 11 February, Sunday, Running Events hosts the annual Coatesville Half Marathon. Go to www.runningevents.co.nz to find out about early bird registrations and to get inspired to dust off your running shoes. ∞ 21 February, Wednesday, 6pm, The Coatesville Residents and Ratepayers' Association Committee meets for the first time in 2024 at the Settlers Hall.

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oatesville Playcentre celebrated its 50th jubilee over three days with events designed to bring together past and present families.

On Saturday, 11 November, the formal events took place at the centre and families came along to enjoy a warm and sunny afternoon and participate in fun activities.

Formalities included speeches and a mihi by Playcentre parent Tina Baines. Coatesville local and mum of six, Jackie Quinlan-Dorbeck, was made a lifetime member for her contribution to the centre and its families over several decades, and MP Mark Mitchell opened the new playground for the under twos.

A time capsule sealed back in 2013 was opened, giving people a chance to remember past friends and events.

However the children present had the best time of all, making massive bubbles and playing beneath the broad branches of the trees in the centre's beautiful playground.

The new under-two's playground was offically opened by MP Mark Mitchell.

Lifetime Playcentre member, Jackie Quinlan-Dorbeck with MP Mark Mitchell.

Famous for its interactive messy play, Playcentre's slime table drew in the children.

Some of the past Playcentre parents, from left: Deborah Bensley, Debbie Skillcorn, Kirsty Rorke, Megan Farrington, Jenny Farmer, Isla Farmer and Angela Simmons.

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North Canterbury Gardens Explored

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Roses hide behind the many flowers and shrubs at Loch Leven.

Robin, Peter and Shirley admire the stunning peonies which grow best in the cool south.

Jo Coleman under the clematis at Saddlewood Garden.

ifty members of the CCGC found their own way to Christchurch and linked together to travel to Hurunui in North Canterbury. Each day after staying the night at the Hanmer Springs Hotel, the group travelled by bus and visited the illustrious gardens of the farmlands in the Culverden, Rotherham, Waikari, and Hawarden districts collectively known as the Hurunui area.

The gardens are display similar plants (quite different to an Auckland selection) but they are combined in numerous ways blending colours, types of foliage, varieties and size, and what grows well in the area. The gardens are planted with spring/summer flowering plants for their colour and shape of blooms which have deciduous habits when their foliage is brilliantly coloured before falling. The seasons are defined by temperature which can range from 40 degrees in summer with a drop to -15 degrees in winter. Frost is frequent and snow is never far away — so if it’s not on your property it’s in the foothills which still significantly lowers the temperatures. The farms’ byproducts are used with mulch to increase moisture in summer, frost protection in winter and improve the fertility of the soil.

Tony Peek knows Penny Zino well, so she was our garden advisor. She owns Flaxmere which has 7 acres of gardens and her family help with the farming. It was started 56 years ago which is typical of some of the established gardens we saw. Grand trees, extensive underplanting and landscaping with views of the highest peak, Te Koa among the mountain vistas. A lot of the farming properties are irrigated to

overcome drought conditions and we all know gardens need water!

We visited eight properties – Flaxmere, Newstead, Loch Leven, Waihui, Coldstream, Saddlewood – these six were on farmland and were part of the local garden trail while Ironridge Quarry Garden displayed sculptures in metal, stone and local rock (of a limestone colour quality) by Raymond Herber. The art was set around the landscape and amongst the native trees and shrubs established on tons of soil which had to be brought in. The 8th property – the Blue House, was situated in a newer settlement area of Amberley. Only nine years old, it was relatively recently planted by comparison to the other established properties, and immaculately presented.

All properties on our tour had ‘real’ grass lawns — thick and lush (no kikuyu or paspalum) with most having defined ‘rooms’ planted with themes or with water features and joined by grass paths. Plantings are later flowering than in Auckland, and while spring bulbs had finished, rhododendrons, azaleas, irises, blossom trees (in particular malus) peonies, flaxes and kowhai were blooming (no tui in sight — it must be too cold — so flax and kowhai flowers were intact!)

Our photos bear testimony to the remarkable gardeners and the displays in Hurunui. The South Island tours we have undertaken in the last few years show how climate affects the plantings and landscaping as does the natural contours of the land.

New Zealand has some remarkable designers and resourceful gardeners who influence the landscape of their local area. Do visit North Canterbury gardens if you ever get the opportunity.

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he Christmas spirit was in full swing at our recent fundraiser for the upcoming 2024 North Island Club Eventing Champs.

With over 35 stall-holders, there was a wide array of equestrian and non equestrian bargains, Christmas trees, reindeer (pony) rides, family photos in Santa’s grotto and delicious baking on display. Thanks to everyone who came and supported the event including our vendors, stall holders and families.

Fundraising is such an instrumental part of giving our riders the opportunity to compete and represent our club at varying levels.

Therefore, the support from our community is really appreciated.

Congratulations to our riders in their success at the District Dressage competition. They took home the title of ‘Overall Winning Team’ and both Mariella Van Houts and Tessa Horne won their individual dressage tests. A special mention to both Tessa Horne and Molly Gleeson. It’s fantastic to see your involvement and enthusiasm after only just joining the club this season.

We are also thrilled to announce that Adison Hall and Crystal Clear have been selected to compete in the Waitemata Showjumping Champs team in late January. Such a promising combination to watch.

Our pony club rallies are taking a break over summer to coincide with the school holidays. The 21st of January is our first local event back with a mini ODE which is always a highlight and lots of fun to watch. If you are interested in competing in or sponsoring the event, please get in touch.

A reminder about the club's 50-year celebration in May next year.

We would love past members and families to join us in the celebrations. If you have any stories, photos, or memorabilia, please email them through to: coatesvillepc@gmail.com We would love to showcase the history of the club, highlight key individuals and capture the journey and development over the years.

Wishing the Coatesville community a fabulous Christmas! We look forward to sharing more successes and stories in 2024!

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Summer Water Supply Advice from Council: Plan Ahead

his summer is predicted to be an El Nino. What does it mean for rural Aucklanders and their water supply? According to Auckland Council's Healthy Waters Craig McIlroy, it means we can expect stronger or more frequent winds from the west which will encourage dryness in eastern areas and more rain in the west with periods of unseasonable warmth followed by sharp cold southerlies.

While it’s looking like it’s going to be a hotter than normal summer and that’s great news for holidaymakers and beachgoers, it’s not so good for rural Aucklanders who don’t have access to mains water supply.

Auckland Council’s General Manager Healthy Waters Craig McIlroy says if there were lessons to be learnt from the 2019-2020 drought, it’s the need for rural communities to be prepared.

“As the summer rolls around, it’s a timely reminder for rural residents to think about their water supplies.

“If you’re reliant on rainwater tanks for your drinking water, check the tank levels regularly, use water wisely and book a delivery early.

“Forward planning is key to avoiding the experience of 201920, so it’s important to keep your “eye on the ball” adds MIlroy.

Facing the prospect of another dry summer Auckland Council has established 26 permanent community water sites around rural Auckland to help mitigate the situation and assist with future drought management should it arise.

These bollards (water refill stations) provide a back-up drinking water supply where, during water shortages, residents can collect 20 litres of water per person per day. They are available as normal drinking fountains all year-round.

Auckland Council has a network of 78 rain gauges across the region which are monitored for rainfall levels.

Automatic alerts for low rainfall notify the operations team to set up the bollards for bulk bottle filling with all the sites meeting current drinking water standards.

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• Install water-saving devices in showerheads and taps.

• Consider investing in extra tank capacity.

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• Monitor your water usage and make lifestyle changes - shorter showers.

• Consider livestock if they are using your rain tank supply.

• Make contact with your water supplier, in case you need a top-up over the holidays.

• Plan and book water refill deliveries early.

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Jamboree Fundraiser Hits Target

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n Friday, 24 November, Coatesville Hall filled up with teams for the Scout Group Jamboree Fundraiser.

Most tables joined in the fun and dressed in costume with the theme “Into the Future” and for some teams the future was not too far away. There was a table of “Summer Holiday” enthusiasts, and a table dressed as Old Age Pensioners as well as some Space Age themes. The team names were also of high quality with Ewes Less, Saggy Dribblers and Old Fart and his Trophy Wives raising a few laughs.

Contestants were greeted with an array of auction packages displayed on tables and around the hall edges and raffle hampers on another table. Raffle tickets sold well as did the Bottle Lotto and everyone got into the action with a game of Last Person Standing before the quiz started.

The quiz host was Mike Young who has hosted numerous quizzes in both New Zealand and in Hong Kong. His relaxed and convivial approach meant the evening ran very smoothly and everyone was always informed and up to date with answers and scores throughout the night.

Items were auctioned off between rounds of the quiz with several bringing some competitive and often humorous bidding, but everything sold for a great cause.

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throughout the evening, a very close quiz was won by The Blind Deer team by only one point from two teams tied for second place.

Prizes were also awarded for the Best Dressed Costume (Mel Easley) and the Best Dressed Table (Club Tropicana), and the numerous raffle prizes meant almost everyone went home with something.

A huge thank you to our sponsors Bridal and Ball for the wonderful platters of nibbles for each table and to Virtuoso (Managed IT Services) for the winning team prizes and to Coatesville Store for enabling us to enhance our auction packages and raffle hampers.

We would also like to thank all the local businesses and people who donated items which enabled us to achieve a really successful fundraiser. Just under $7000 was raised and this will go a long way to getting our scouts to Jamboree at the end of December. Thanks again to all those who contributed, helped out or participated on the night.

NB. The Jamboree Scouts held their pre-Jamboree camp on the reserve paddocks behind the hall the next day, 25 November. The Scouts leave for Jamboree on 30 December and return on 7 January 2024, so look out for their report in the February issue next year.

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Year Ends on a High Note for School Musicians

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oatesville School's music groups have been busy this year with some fantastic performance opportunities We performed at the North Harbour Bays Performing Arts Festival, held biannually at the Bruce Mason Theatre. The theme this year was "A Night at the Movies" and we played Wimoweh from The Lion King.

We dressed up as lions and were the only school that performed an instrumental item.

Coatesville School musicians performing Wimoweh Next up on our busy calendar at the Bruce Mason Theatre was playing (mostly our recorders, but also violins, cellos and harps) with Due Drop Centre in Manukau. This the Auckland Philharmonia at the is part of the Link Up programme from Carnegie Hall in New York that aims to give children all over the world the opportunity to hear and play with a professional orchestra.

The APO is the only orchestra in Australasia that is currently part of the programme and it's a fantastic opportunity for our children. This year we learnt Barcarolle, from the Tales of Hoffman by Oftenbach and Toreador from Carmen. As part of the community programme that the APO offer, we also had a visit to our music room from an oboe, clarinet and bassoon trio. The children were Coatesville School's strings musicians enthralled and I was so proud when they recognised some of the pieces played.

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They were very impressed with our beautiful music room as well!

Lastly, in November, we joined together with Upper Harbour Primary School for a choral festival. As the APPA festival and Kids for Kids are no longer running there are few performance opportunities for choirs and we are hopeful that this will be the start of a regular opportunity for our local students to come together and share the joy of massed singing.

A huge thank you to the parents who have helped me with all the practices.

By Claire Craigie, Music Teacher

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New Relationships and Asset Implications

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ev and Peter had been married for forty years and had two adult children. They sold their business and were now enjoying retirement.

Their family trust owned the shares in the business, their family home, bach and a couple of investment properties.

However, after selling the business, their accountant told them that there probably wasn’t a lot of benefit in keeping the trust, so they decided to wind the trust up. Now all of their assets were in their personal names.

While on holiday, Bev had a massive stroke. She was taken to the hospital, but unfortunately died a few days later.

Six months after Bev’s death, Peter met a lady at his local café, Jan. She was twenty odd years younger than Peter and he became smitten. Peter’s children were shocked. They were still grieving the loss of their mother and they thought that Peter was too.

Peter and Jan’s relationship progressed rapidly. She eventually moved in with him, also spending a lot of time at the family bach. Peter was thinking about selling one of the rental properties and using the funds to help Jan with a business she was thinking about starting.

Peter’s children saw a lawyer to see what the impact of Peter and Jan’s relationship might be on the assets that had been Bev and Peter’s. The lawyer explained that as the titles to the properties had been transferred out of the trust to Peter and Bev’s joint names, Peter now owned all of the properties due to the laws of survivorship.

Even though Peter had owned the properties before his relationship with Jan, if he and Jan stayed together for three years or more, Jan would be entitled to half of the family home and quite likely half of the family bach as it was now being used for relationship purposes. It would be much harder for Jan to say that the rental properties were relationship property, but if Peter sold those and used the cash for relationship purposes then that was also at risk. If Peter and Bev had retained the family trust, the value of the assets at the start of Jan and Peter’s relationship would be protected. However, that was not the case.

The children were upset. The lawyer explained that Peter could enter into a contracting out agreement with Jan, but he was adamant that he didn’t want to do that. He was confident that

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Jan would never make a claim on his assets, and he didn’t want to upset the fairytale nature of their relationship by talking about pre-nups with her.

The area of relationship property is fraught. While some of the protection’s trusts have afforded in the past have been eroded by case law, they still play an important part in asset protection. Serious consideration should be made before they are wound up, depending on the extent of the assets in the trust.

Tammy McLeod, Trust Law specialist, Managing Director, Davenports Law.

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The protection of assets that we have all worked so hard to acquire is an important consideration for most people.

Income, property, Kiwisaver, intermingled inheritances and gifts from third parties are all considered relationship property when in a de facto relationship — unless both parties have entered into a Contracting Out Agreement. Without one, relationship property would be shared equally upon separation, or even the death of one party, regardless of what anyone’s will said.

Know when your relationship is considered a de facto relationship under New Zealand legislation and protect your assets with a Contracting Out Agreement. Contact Tammy McLeod or one of the Trust Team for specialist advice.

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Local Board News M erry Christmas! By now we're all looking forward to a relaxing break with no dramatic weather events and some welcome sunshine.

With the year having drawn to a close, we're all now awaiting the outcome of the mayor’s proposal for the 10-year budget. This promises to be hard hitting. Especially with the possible sale of the North Harbour Stadium. Although nothing has been formally announced, this stadium has been under-utilised for several years. I will keep you updated about where you can provide feedback, but this 10-year budget will be complex and will come with 1000s of pages of supporting documentation.

Transport Update The business case for the Mill Flat Road (MFR) replacement bridge project, together with the preferred option is being finalised, including intended benefits. As part of this project, intersection improvements are also being considered. A letter will go out to affected residents in January with an onsite meeting scheduled with residents at the MFR bridge in February 2024 as part of Mark Mitchell’s Transport Forum.

By Louise Johnston

Repairs on the two slips on Albany Hill on Dairy Flat Highway have now begun. The estimated time of completion is March 2024.

The final design of the parking at the bottom of Glenmore Road is being finalised with the gravel path being retained and upgraded on the Coatesville Reserve side along with the new car parks. However, the pathway on the opposite side of Glenmore Road will be concrete. This will lead to the pedestrian crossing on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway (CRH).

Construction is due to start in March of next year.

For the indenting of the bus stops on CRH by Gold Flats and Lewis Lane, although a letter informing residents that work would commence was sent in November, there is insufficient budget for the nominated contractor to begin construction. AT are looking into alternative means of proceeding.

AT’s current timeline anticipates construction finishing in early March.

Green Road Park Update The bollards to direct park users around the park are currently being installed and the small car park on Green Road will be ready before

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Christmas with signage. Issues around the cows on the park have been communicated with Council. The extensive planting around the park’s different ecosystems will start in April next year.

Finally, I want to thank all the volunteers across Coatesville that help make it such a special place.

Please have a great Christmas and get in touch with any feedback. I am always chuffed to receive it regardless of whether it's positive or not. I am really looking forward to finishing the projects we have started and ensuring that necessary safety improvements to make us more resilient are implemented in 2024.

Have Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Louise.Johnston@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz

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stylist and salon owner Lisa Cross will Phone 09 415 4424 or book online www.havenhairdesign.co.nz.

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aquarium and pond specialists • • • •

pond advice pond design pond installation pond maintenance

CALL US TODAY 021 220 3745

OR EMAIL YOUR ENQUIRY TO info@redfishbluefish.co.nz

0800 PC Build or 020 4006 4827 PhillipComery@gmail.com Licensed BUILDER www.PCResidentialConstruction.co.nz

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THE ORIGINAL PET DOOR SPECIALISTS Quality cat and dog doors supplied NZ wide for installation into glass, timber or aluminium (installation available – Auckland only).

Collapsible pet recuperation/containment cages available for sale or hire.

0800 88 0800 www.petdoorsrus.co.nz

Merry Christmas W

See you in 2024!

ishing you special time with family and friends. Thank you to my clients who have worked with me in 2023 (many are repeat or referred clients).

Let’s reflect on how you find the best agent. How do you pick the good from the great? A great real estate agent will help you maximise value. Lifestyle agents must go a step further, as the value is often a balance between land and home.

Does your agent understand water tanks, septics and different zoning? Can they help with local contacts i.e. paddock slashing or fencing? Your agent must be able to explain ALL the attributes of your property as residential buyers can easily be overwhelmed. Buyers want to under­stand our community; clubs, activities, access points to the forest, the ‘round the block’ circuit. Also look for: Professionalism - Do they respond when they said they would? Look for someone who is prepared, do they listen? Presentation – Your agent must be well presented. Communication - A great agent will build relationships. Your agent must be approachable and genuine as they are the primary contact for your buyers. If they make the purchase enjoyable, a buyer is more likely to buy your home from them rather than another property from someone else. Reputation - What do past clients say about them? Ask for testimonials, call previous clients. Marketing is critical.

Can your agent deliver the best photos and exposure to reach the buyers? Fit - Find the synergy. Experienced – Your agent should be competent, an experienced negotiator and able to navigate the transaction process. A great agent will set regular times to meet, provide a vendor report, names of buyers and feedback. A successful sale is about; applying the right method of sale, awesome marketing and closing the deal.

I've fine-tuned my skills for more than 15 years in real estate. Making sure I do a great job for all of my clients is the commitment I bring to every listing and negotiation.

Call me so we can get together and make 2024 your year!

And, please call into our Coatesville office anytime. We're at home in this community, so pop in when you're passing and let's talk.

0272 984 000

021 802 074 a/h for emergency cage hire (available Auckland only)

Local Mortgage Adviser “Need lending? Call me, I’m here to help.

I work with banks and specialist non-bank lenders to access finance not available direct to the public.”

Call Karen Renwick 021 126 7963 karen.renwick@mortgagelink.co.nz

Publicly Available Disclosure information is available at www.mortgagelinkalbany.co.nz

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Residential and Commercial Electrical Services.

● Repairs & maintenance ● Kitchen & bathroom renovations ● Pool wiring ● Garden LED lighting ● Security LED lighting ● 24-hour call out service

Phone Kris: 022 332 6663 | email: kjackson@connectelectrics.co.nz