December 5, 2014
Cockle resurgence at Cheltenham… p2
Slip, slop, slap and wrap at Belmont Primary… p3
Bus shelter proposal slammed… p9
New wharves extensions proposed again
Controversial extensions of city-side wharves are once again being explored by Auckland Council. The possible extension of the wharves is aimed at expanding ferry and cruise ship
infrastructure and increasing public spaces. The provision for cruise ships is the key Four options are under consideration, reason for proposed expansion. which could see one of the four wharves – Option one sees both Princes and Queens Princes Wharf, Queens Wharf, Captain Cook Wharf and Bledisloe Wharf – lengthened. To page 7
Poppy field sculpture gives meaning to lost lives
School poppies…Stanley Bay School missed out on the ballot to take part in NZ Sculpture on Shore 2014, but decided to make sculptures anyway. Above (from left): Luke Reger (10) Nicolette Grant (10) and Lauren Dwyer (8) are pictured at the school’s 150-strong poppy field.
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ANDREW NORTH PHIL PETER Phone us now to formulate a plan and get the ball rolling. Phil and Pete have a fantastic track record. Andrew North is the current Australasian Auctioneer champion.
Why would you want toreinz use anyone else? auction champ 2013
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Andrew North is consistently recognised as one of the country’s top Auctioneers. It is testament to his extraordinary auctioneering skills that he has made it into the finals of every Auction competition he has ever competed in. This year he is particularly delighted to have been acknowledged as the National REINZ Auctioneer of the Year where Harcourts agents made up 3 of the top 4 finalists. Andrew calls most of his Auctions from Devonport through to Takapuna and whilst he concedes
LICENSED AGENT REAA 2008 property is easy to sell through this part of the world he has loved being able to develop his skills working with some of the most savvy buyers and sellers in the country. The residents have all been so generous sharing information about the history and intricacies of the location. Often it is the little things that make the biggest difference when trying to achieve a great result for a client. Andrew remembers all too well the initial resistance to Auctions, particularly in Devonport where the Tender approach seemed in vogue. Now it could not be more different. Harcourts have worked hard to become the experts in this method of sale and it is one of the reasons that so many people