SIMON & GARFUNKEL HOMAGE

out & about Simon & Garfunkel homage

The 40th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel’s memorable New York concert has sparked top New Zealand singers and songwriters to put on their own special concert, paying homage to the celebrated duo.

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Athol McCully and Cecilia XiaoQ: Is now a good time to buy a tourism business with the borders reopening?

Yes, we believe that the opportunities posed by the reopening of borders make this a good time to consider buying a tourism business, such as a motel, holiday park, or backpacker hostel. While these businesses have encountered quieter times through Covid, the reopening of the borders make it a good time to explore the opportunities which are available for good sound businesses - things to consider are: 1. Location - look for businesses in prime locations which have the ability to trade at satisfactory profitable levels year-round. And select a location which you will enjoy living in. 2. Term of lease - many businesses of this type operate as leases, and it is important to have a good number of lease years available (certainly more than 20). 3. Rent and outgoings - make sure that

A: the rent and outgoings are sustainable, and that the busier times will help to sustain the quieter times. 4. Develop a good marketing plan to bring guests to your business - this will assist in the sustainability of the business (and help to maintain a strong future value).

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In September 1981, the City of New York hosted a now legendary benefi t concert for the people of their city, Simon & Garfunkel – the Concert in Central Park.

A reported 500,000 fans turned out for the benefi t. Aside from being arguably the fi rst major rock event of the 1980s, culturally the concert marked one of music’s most important forces coming full circle

At the two Kiwi anniversary concerts – in Christchurch and Auckland – artists will perform the music from the original concert, plus some additional selected special songs.

The exceptional song-writing genius of Paul Simon is apparent in the huge body of songs that will feature throughout the concert. America, Sound of Silence, The Boxer, April Come She Will, and Bridge Over Troubled Water are just a few of the masterpieces set to play.

While Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel will not be performing, their haunting, ethereal and melodic tones will be captured by Sam Scott, Luke Buda (Phoenix Foundation), Holly Arrowsmith, Age Pryor (Fly my Pretties) and Anita Clark (Motte).

Did you know...

When:

• Simon & Garfunkel recorded songs for fi ve studio albums. • They had their fi rst success in 1957 with HeySchoolgirl. • A remix of their song The Sound of Silence hit number one on the American Billboard Hot 100 in 1965. • Their second album was

Sounds of Silence. • Their fi nal studio record, Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of the world’s best selling albums. • They recorded and released 75 songs, including 19 songs as Tom and Jerry.

17 June, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch.

Tickets: libertystage.com/simonandgarfunkel

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Lending a hand

Giving back to the community is an important part of business these days. One company lending a helping hand with projects such as its annual Big Green Day Out and support of various other charitable organisations is Ricoh Christchurch.

From mentoring young people through to digging holes for trees, the team at Ricoh locally and nationally puts its support behind a wide range of charitable organisations.

These include (but are not limited to) Barnardos, The Fred Hollows Foundation, Tear Fund, Te Akatea, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, raising and donating thousands of much needed funding year after year.

Ricoh is also a company committed to the environment and actively involved with planting thousands of urban native trees through its annual Big Green Day Out.

Duane Smithson, Christchurch branch manager, says sta volunteer their time, don gumboots, pick up spades and plant trees to help shape and beautify various areas in and around Christchurch.

Ricoh helps plant thousands of native trees annually, throughout New Zealand. The environment and sustainability are among the company’s core values and it practises what it preaches.

“A sustainable society is one that balances Planet (the environment), People (society) and Prosperity (our economic activities),” says Duane.

“Whether that’s through improving our own business e ciencies, providing recycling for our machines and toners, supporting organisations championing green policies, or planting thousands of trees annually, we aim to lead businesses in being sustainable.”

The company’s support is not just for the wider community. A leading provider of o ce equipment, document solutions and product, software and service support, its business ethos is all about connecting people, processes and technology so that they can forward on focus.

AWARD WINNING

Earlier this year Ricoh was ranked among the world’s best in its fi eld when it was recognised as a “Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2022”. This recognition is given to organisations that demonstrate consistent, above-the-bar innovation excellence and which sit at the very top of the global innovation ecosystem. It is the third time Ricoh has been selected for the list, also making the cut in 2012 and 2014.

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Is housing still hot?

Taken by storm in 2021, the property market ran hot with prices soaring and even the most seasoned speculator surprised by the boom.

It was a seller’s jackpot. However, it seems a tipping point has been reached as a potent cocktail of new tax rules impact on the profi tability of older rentals alongside an increase in the O cial Cash Rate and the tightening of lending criteria. It’s a powerful brew designed to curb the soaring house prices.

However, for Kathryn Picton-Warlow, the property market remains viable and vibrant. She believes it’s likely there will be a price correction, a softening, and she is optimistic about the future of real estate throughout Canterbury and New Zealand.

Her advice is that clients seek expert advice from qualifi ed professionals to ensure their lending structures and investment portfolios are manageable and viable, regardless of projected interest rates and the increased cost of living. Recent open home numbers plummeted over the space of three short weeks, and in a fast market that is moving quickly, Kathryn attributes this to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Now, more than ever, it is imperative to engage a trusted brand and a wellrecognised agent,” she says.

Her skill set is “engaging, sincere and based on trust”.

“I support and manage my clients’ expectations, providing open and honest feedback and the right information.

“In an industry that’s fl ux and ever-changing, it’s vital that an agent has up-to-the-minute information. I personally network and research tirelessly to ensure my clients receive only the best detail.

“Each client is unique, as are their needs. My commitment to them and their individuality is constant.”

If you’d like to talk about this featured hgiouse, or another, call Call Kathryn on 027 244 1810 or 03 355 6116, email kathryn.picton-warlow@ harcourts.co.nz www.holmwood.co.nz

Adept in sales and marketing and with a seasoned eye for property, she understands the market well and has already seen the attitudinal shift in buyers from one of FOMO (fear of missing out) to its antithesis, FOOP (fear of overpaying).

“The frenzied purchasing of 2021 is last season’s fad,” she says, welcoming 2022 with its shift to thoughtful and deliberate property sales. It’s in this market that Kathryn’s expertise comes to the fore, not just her aptitude for marketing and sales, but her ability and willingness to build rapport and communicate with her clients, understanding and listening to their needs, not the industry hype.

“Completing a sale is satisfying, but it’s the people behind the sale that drive me – the delighted vendor, the eager purchaser, the people for whom the sale is personal,” she explains.

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