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Editor’s Note

NEW PRIME SPACE

There’s a bit of a sense of déjà vu in our house today. I’m sitting in my little home office tapping away while the kids do schoolwork at the dining table. They don’t have COVID-19 (fingers crossed) and their school was not flooded in the storm (sending well-wishes to all those that were). They’re home because school has had no power since a transformer blew yesterday. If you see any locusts or men on horseback, please let me know.

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While a blown transformer is no big deal on its own, my point is that there just seems to be ‘a lot’ going on for everyone to contend with and process at the moment. Remember to take care of yourself, lovely Coasties, and of each other.

To help you take care of yourself, this month we have information on everything from gut health to mental health, mindfulness and motivation.

If you feel like a treat, we have suggestions for beauty treatments and holidays, and simply scrumptious treats you can whip up for yourself using one of our legendary recipes.

We also have some fruity solutions to household chores, some useful tips on buying land and a rather special event you can get behind down at the Estuary Arts Centre. For a good read, check out our story on a day in the life of a coastguard crew, the lowdown on a new bakery in town, or get to know the newest member of the Mike Pero Silverdale team.

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In This Issue 04

Retirement: A question of size?

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Significant changes to fair trading laws

It’s time.

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Creating good mindful habits

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What’s On

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Introducing Cob-Vienna bakery

Local Business Directory

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Lakestone Lodge

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Your local book reviews

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Lovely skin for you

Right now.

We have people waiting to buy.

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The Green Spot

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Mortgage Matters

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So you want to buy a piece of land

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Fishing Spot with Tim

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Under one roof?

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Learning at Estuary Arts

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With demand high and record sales, find out what your home is worth right now!

ROWENAs

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EPIRBs

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Local Asian Corner

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Central’s Tips

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Creating home & understanding for autism

Silverdale Pioneer Village

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Retirement: A question of size?

A popular saying is that ‘size matters’ – but it turns out that size may be lower down the priorities than many believe when deciding to move house. We met up recently with three different households who have moved from Millwater to The Botanic lifestyle retirement village in Silverdale.

Paul and Rosemary Newman moved from a large 2-storey townhouse in Millwater. ‘It was beautifully finished, positioned right across from the estuary and from where I could go kayaking, swimming and cycle to the beach,’ Paul told us. ‘We loved our house in Millwater, and we still do.’

So, why decide to move? Rosemary continued: ‘Increasing traffic noise since we moved in during 2013 made us start to look at what else was around. We wanted to remain in the area but there was nothing we liked locally that had 2 to 3 bedrooms.’

Over the next 18 months they kept an eye on all new developments, but Paul was totally unimpressed. ‘Nothing appealed at all. They were all poky little places with only a tiny or no garage.’ Then, one day he picked up a brochure for The Botanic from the sales suite.

Rosemary is a qualified nurse and, as part of the team that set up a new retirement village elsewhere on the North Shore, knew what she didn’t want for her next home. ‘A major attraction of The Botanic is the ability to have care in your own villa or apartment, rather than having to move to a separate and sometimes offsite facility,’ she told us.

Paul added, ‘The Botanic was the first property we had seen that had real architectural merit and offered the opportunity of a community lifestyle that suited us – and gave us the ability to enjoy some of the capital gain from our previous home while we are still young.’

Fred Scott-Raynsford moved from a 4-bedroomed singlelevel house in Millwater. He told us, ‘Jocelyn and I moved to Millwater on 1 December 2014, and we had been considering our next move before she passed away three and a half years ago, but I ended up making the decision myself – and it has turned out well.’ Fred had looked at other retirement village options in the local area but, like Paul, had been unimpressed.

As one of the earliest to sign up for a villa in The Botanic on

display suite and heard the full story from Michelle and Jan that we became seriously interested,’ said Margaret. ‘The whole idea of The Botanic appealed – especially the 20-metre pool – and the space within the architecturally-designed villas is excellent.’

Having been early residents in Millwater, the opportunities of growing into the new Botanic lifestyle development appealed to Brian. ‘We became involved in the social life of Millwater from the very beginning, where I edited The Millwater Mag for its first five years, and I look forward to us integrating easily here, too. Indeed, all of the residents we have met since moving in are proving to be very sociable.’

Margaret and Brian both agree that the living spaces and overall layout within The Botanic, plus the management approachability, have all served to make them feel very much ‘at home’ from day one. ‘The move from Botanical Drive in Millwater to The Botanic in Silverdale has an almost prophetic ring to it,’ Brian added, ‘and we look forward to this next chapter of our lives in these beautifully landscaped surroundings.’.

Finally, we asked Brian and Margaret, ‘Will there be Botanic ROMEO and ROWENA groups set up here?’ Both agreed they would let a little more water flow under the bridge before making a definitive decision and said, ‘Let’s wait until we have been in The Botanic a little longer – but we won’t rule it out at this stage.’

So: it looks like The Botanic may have an ongoing story to tell…

1 November 2020, it was the location that was of particular interest to Fred. ‘If I have to give up driving at some stage, it’s but a short walk to the bus, local shops and restaurants,’ he added. ‘The whole development has a good feel to it – the architecture, layout and the sales team all appealed – and I was able to bring my faithful old dog, too.’

The pandemic created unfortunate delays in Fred being able to move out of Millwater on 1 December 2021, ‘But, other than that, the overall experience has been good. As with all new developments there are a few minor teething issues, but these are being addressed willingly and efficiently.’ Of particular interest to Fred are the leisure facilities; especially the pool, bowling green and the social opportunities – ‘and it is good to be among the very first to have moved here.’

Fred became an early member of the Millwater ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) and he hopes that a similar social group will be established in The Botanic. The Millwater ROMEOs had been started by Brian Mullan in August 2015. A sister social group to the ROMEOs was set up by Margaret Mullan around the same time, called the Millwater ROWENAs (Retired Old Women Enjoying Nice Afternoons). Both groups continue in Millwater under new leadership since they both left last year.

This selfsame Brian and Margaret Mullan had been considering for some time the realities of an eventual retirement village move. They decided early in 2021 that it made sense for them to choose both the time and destination whilst they were both still fit and active. ‘Like the others, we had looked at what was available in the retirement village sector, but there was nothing that appealed to us. It was only when we saw The Botanic

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Introducing Cob-Vienna bakery

For this month’s issue I spoke with the owners of a new bakery in Millwater, Cob-Vienna. Cob-Vienna opened just a couple of weeks ago at the Millwater shops.

Owners Kulwinder and her husband Tajinder have a huge passion for food. A few years ago they started a franchised bakery to allow them to dedicate more time to making food and to their other great passion – interacting with the community. What drew them to move to Millwater and to open Cob-Vienna up here on the Coast was the great community and how close and supportive we all are. The location is also perfect for them and the people are amazing.

Both Kulwinder and Tajinder’s backgrounds are very different from the food industry, with Tajinder starting out in software engineering and Kulwinder in the medical field, working for the Auckland District Health Board. But Tajinder loved food so much he decided to get his manager’s license in hospitality, which later led to them opening that first franchised bakery and now having their very own bakery in Millwater.

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has not been helpful, making it hard to keep business up. Lockdown and other restrictions have had a

huge impact on every small business as we know . Some days are harder than others, with many families isolating and not able to come out and support local.

Despite these challenges, Kulwinder and Tajinder are so dedicated to their business and dedicated to making yummy food for all of us to enjoy. They will do pretty much anything for their customers and their beloved bakery.

Cob-Vienna sell the yummiest hot cross buns perfect for Easter, as well as fresh bread and scrumptious cabinet food, all at affordable prices. So, if you are looking for a yummy bakery to visit, I cannot recommend Cob-Vienna enough. They are such amazing people and love connecting with their customers every day.

Come on down to Cob-Vienna, and support local.

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Your Local Book Reviews The Water’s Dead

Unholy Business

by Catherine Lea

by Nora West

The body of a young woman is found in a volcanic rock pool in Northland. DI Nyree Bradshaw begins investing the case, and it becomes a race against time when she discovers that Lily, a six-year-old child who is diabetic, was last seen in the care of the murdered woman. Nyree must find the killer in the hope of finding Lily.

Unholy Business opens in England in 1963. Alice is finishing off her final years at boarding school. Meanwhile, her mother, Sylvia, is drinking in her bedroom as her husband, Quentin, embarks on another affair, this time with a young secretary. But Quentin is full of grand plans to expand his poultry business to Europe, so the family set off on a business trip to Rome that will have dramatic ramifications for all of them.

But from the outset, everything is working against finding the child alive. Everyone has something to hide and no one is telling the police the truth. The murdered woman’s parents are acting strangely, the boyfriend is openly belligerent, people at the local marae say they are helping but seem to be closing ranks. And then there is the problem of one of her own officers, who is undermining the investigation…

The Water’s Dead is a compelling, page-turning read full of twists and turns. It’s the first in a new series, and I can’t wait to read the next case that DI Nyree Bradshaw tackles.

Breaklight Press, RRP $34.95

This is a fictionalised account of a real story that the author is recreating some sixty years later, and it is even more engaging for this personal connection. It captures the crippling effect of boarding schools maintaining class and gender in this era.

It also captures the glamour of 1960s Italy and a scandal in the Vatican.

Unholy Business is an upbeat but insightful novel that transports the reader to 1960s England, with a headstrong schoolgirl navigating the restraints of a constricted ‘privileged’ upbringing, with unexpected events thrown her way that changes the course of her life.

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The Green Spot We all know that eating fruit can bring us many health benefits, but some fruit also have properties in their skins that make excellent household cleaners and garden fertilisers.

This month we explore some tips for making our fruit go further, starting with a banana tea recipe. Soak your leftover banana skins (minus the stalks) in a jar of water for a few days. Mix half a cup of the resulting tea per bucket of water and pour it over your garden as a fabulous fertiliser.

Take care not to let the skins sit above the surface of the water or they will go mouldy, contaminating the formula. I use a smaller jar as a weight to hold the skins down inside a larger jar. Also, don’t fill the jar entirely as the pressure of fermenting gases may cause the liquid to fizz through the seal.

Discard the banana skins into the compost afterwards, but as a side note, the inside of a banana peel is also great for relieving the itch of insect bites!

Citrus is known for its cleaning powers, so save your citrus peels – you can use them to make an all-purpose cleaner. Soak the citrus peels in white distilled vinegar, sealing them in an air-tight container in a dark place for two to three weeks.

Strain out the mixture into a spray bottle and compost the leftover scraps. You can also use lemons to remove stains from white fabric by soaking the clothes overnight in a gallon of hot water mixed with half a cup of lemon juice.

And finally, have you heard of soap nuts? They are dried shells of a fruit originally from India and can be used for any cleaning task from washing clothes to dishes or skin! Use these fruity tips to save on waste and money while using natural, chemical-free cleaners in your home.

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Mortgage Matters Will new lending regulations affect your ability to borrow?

Things like streaming subscriptions, takeaway food and buy now pay later services will all be considered and used to determine if there is sufficient surplus within your budget to repay a loan.

So, in the months leading up to your loan application, it’s worth cutting down where you can to help ensure there are no bumps in the road ahead.

Loan exit strategies For borrowers over the age of 50, lenders will require a strategy outlining how you plan to pay back the loan.

While some borrowers may intend to continue working until the loan is repaid in full, others may consider topping up the loan through their superannuation or KiwiSaver.

Recent changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA) have been a contentious topic, with many borrowers concerned about their borrowing ability. However, it’s important to understand that these changes focus on the gathering and interpretation of documentary evidence of a borrower’s ability to repay a loan.

Intended to protect Kiwis from overextending themselves, the regulations are causing lenders to review, and in many cases change, their assessment practices.

Other repayment options include the planned sale of property or assets, revenue from investments or income from renters.

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Regular spending habits On top of your ongoing bills and living expenses, lenders are now also tending to take a closer look at your current spending patterns as part of their assessments.

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Art Speak

Learning is always on the menu at Estuary Arts April is World Autism Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about autism spectrum disorder, and this April Estuary Arts has teamed up with Xabilities to deliver an exhibition that focuses on autism and showcases art by people with autism, with an aim to raise awareness, dispel myths and create a more harmonious and understanding community. We have much to learn around autism and the exhibition will coincide with NZ Autism Week.

The April school holiday art camp is just around the corner, so for all you working parents looking for stimulating programmes for your young ones, look no further. Book your children into our April art camp, which is themed, ‘Around the World of Art in 6 Days’. Our fun tutors will introduce your children to a range of exciting and different art practices from around the world. Explore Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe or South America in paint, printmaking, clay and more. A full day programme runs from 9am to 3pm and costs $60 a day, with EAC members receiving a 10% discount. Numbers are limited to 20 children per day.

Term two art classes are now online and ready for you to view and book. We have three new kids clay after-school classes with Jeanne Sheridan and new tutor, Sandra Mather. Sandra is well known for creating her quirky handmade sculptural animals and teeth mugs. Always fun and humorous, she will be teaching after school on Tuesdays.

We have also introduced a new adults beginners beadwork class with Kerry Hall who has been a beadmaker for over 20 years. Kerry currently teaches at Beadazzle in Birkenhead and also worked at the Bead Hold in Pt Chevalier teaching classes in many techniques, repairing items and doing commission work. Kerry recently moved to Orewa and it is Estuary Arts good fortune that she joins our great team of tutors. The classes will run every Thursday morning in term two from 10am to 12 noon, and you will learn to make a tiger tail drop necklace, a wire wrapped keyring, a tassel drop necklace, chain linking and a stretch bracelet and bookmark. Most materials and beads are provided for this class.

For more information about the arts centre visit www. estuaryarts.org or to book a class go to https://estuaryarts.arlo.co/w/.

The facility is open daily Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm and weekends 10am to 4pm. Phone 09 4265570.

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The gut-brain connection • plays a role in the production and circulation of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine (‘Increasing evidence is showing that bacteria in the gut, and the by-products they produce, affect mood, cognition, and behaviour’ - Marshall Bartlett, Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School.)

• produces many beneficial compounds, such as short chain fatty acids, that can affect brain function, even helping produce a hormone that assists in appetite reductiono • produces certain vitamins that our bodies need For healthy gut bacteria, we need to eat a diet rich in prebiotic fibres found in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, fermented foods (sauerkraut and kimchi) and resistant starch such as green bananas, lentils, beans, peas, whole grains and cooked and cooled rice or potatoes. Probiotic foods such yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi can also add good bacteria and diversity to our gut microbiome.

The health of our gut microbiome is defined not just by the number of bacteria in our gut, but also by the number of difference species; the greater the variety of species, the healthier our gut will be.

‘I have butterflies in my stomach’. ‘Go with your gut feeling’. The emotions we experience can often be ‘felt’ in our gut.

The gut is controlled by our enteric nervous system (ENS), or our ‘second brain’. The ENS is made up of two thin layers consisting of over 100 million nerve cells, which line our digestive system from the oesophagus to the anus.

This ‘second brain’ is connected to our actual brain via the vagus nerve, which has both sensory and motor fibres. Signals go from our brain to our gut and from our gut to our brain, so when we feel nervous we may experience that emotion as a physical sensation in our gut. An upset or overly sensitised digestive system can also send signals to the brain that can lead to mood changes, such as anxiety. This communication is continual.

If you would like help with creating a more healthful way of eating, help improving the health of your gut, guidance for healthy weight loss and food allergy specific diets, contact me at paula@nutritionsense.co.nz, both in person and online consultations are available. I’m on Facebook as NutritionSense, for regular posts on health-related topics and recipes.

Paula Southworth Nutritionist at NutritionSense www.nutritionsense.co.nz BSc Human Nutrition and Sports Science, Massey University Member of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand

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ROWENAs There were 10 ladies present and we were so pleased to be able to meet up. After such a long time there was a lot to talk about – as you can imagine.

Since the last time we met up one of our ladies had become a great-grandmother!

We went to the Wainui Golf Club for our lunch as their restaurant is spacious, so we could be socially distanced from other groups. We felt quite special, as the restaurant manager asked if he could also take our photograph for the Club’s newsletter.

Whether they used it or not is, of course, a different matter…

The Millwater ROWENAs (Retired Old Women Enjoying Nice Afternoons) finally met up for a lunch outing in February, which was the first time we had managed to get together since July 2021, when we went into lockdown yet again.

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EPIRBs (emergency position indicating radio beacon) Carry them, test them, register them

We made it back to Gulf Harbour just in time for lunch, but as the crew started heading to Ripples we were tasked to a 5m Bonito with a flat battery 1.5 nautical miles off Big Manly Beach.

By this stage the swell had increased to 1.5-2m. Even so we were with the vessel in just under an hour.

The vessel was anchored but had drifted closer to Stanmore Bay/Red Beach due to the weather conditions. The occupants were very seasick and were unfortunately not able to restart the engine using our jump packs, so were towed them back into Big Manly Beach.

By 5pm we were back at Gulf Harbour refuelling Hibiscus Rescue One and ready to call it a day when over channel 16 came a mayday relay – an EPIRB activation four nautical miles north-east of Challenger Island. As the closest available rescue vessel, we were tasked to investigate.

While underway, more information was provided from RCCNZ: while the EPIRB was still active, all the contact information on the vessel and owners was incorrect. We started out looking for a 18m yacht but by the end of the night we were looking for a 45ft Rivera launch. Working in collaboration with RCCNZ, Coastguard Operations and Westpac Rescue we spent over three hours searching in what was by then a 2-3m swell, before it was determined to be an accidental activation, and we returned to base around 10pm.

Earlier this month the Saturday crew were tasked at 9:30am to a 10.5m launch underway from Westhaven to Gulf Harbour.

Unfortunately, it had encountered mechanical failure underway and required a tow to complete their journey.

The weather forecast was for 10-15 knot easterlies, however, this wasn’t the case, with the actual conditions being 25-30 knots (45-55k/h) and, at that stage, a 1.5m swell. For those not sea worldly themselves – it was rough, which made for a very long, slow tow at approximately 5 knots (10k/h).

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Creating hope and understanding for autism How will this exhibition and event create hope for autism?

The autistic expression event is aimed at breaking the stigmas around how people view autism. Being different is a strength, and we need opportunities to express that. The autistic expression event is a place where autistic people can come together to display their artwork and be celebrated for their differences. Tamara’s goal is to spread awareness that autistic people have beauty inside them, they just need to be able to do things in their own time and space.

Tamara Grant States that ‘Autism can be a gift to the world if we let it. Every person with autism is different. To create autism acceptance we need to learn how to accept all differences.

What a world of peace that would be.’

Autism and other neuro-diversities (invisible disability) are fast-growing. Soon everyone could have an invisible disability, so this acceptance is necessary for our future and this event is one step in the right direction towards a safe place for our future tamariki.

For more information visit https://www.xabilities.com/ or www. estuaryarts.org For the month of April, autism will be front and centre at Estuary Arts Centre. It is time to look closer at what autism is and how our loved ones and members of our community who have autism see the world. Estuary Arts Centre, together with Xabilities, will be holding an exhibition and event from 4 April to 01 May. The evening event on Monday, 04 April from 4pm to 6pm features artwork and video by autistic people expressing themselves and who they are. This is more than an art exhibition, it is a movement of acceptance!

Xabilities is a social enterprise created by an autistic person (Tamara Grant). Tamara reflects: ‘Growing up with autism there is a world filled of discrimination, missed opportunities, and people saying [because] you look normal, you must act it. It is hard to break away from the belief of I am abled, when you are shown and told you are disabled.’

So, with the hope of a better world, Tamara Created the social enterprise Xabilities – to open doors and create opportunities for herself and other autistic people.

The exhibition will be open daily from 04 April to 01 May. Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm and weekends 10am to 3pm.

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The state of the hospitality trade in Auckland one of the first things to go.

Normally a food business makes its main profit over the busy summer period and then saves some of this money to help get through the slower periods of winter and autumn. Most hospitality businesses were not able to open until December 2021 (we were locked down from August), reopened at a limited capacity and then when the Auckland border reopened, many Aucklanders went on a long-overdue break elsewhere. This left Auckland food businesses way down on normal January and February turnover, with most if not all incurring large overdrafts and extra bank loans just to keep operating. This winter will be extremely hard as there are no back-up funds to help them get through.

I think at some stage these costs will need to be passed on to the consumer if we are to continue having a strong hospitality sector.

Really, the best thing you can do is, when you decide to eat out, please support local and we will all benefit in the end.

Well here we are, over two years gone and hospitality is still being decimated by COVID-19.

I have been helping a couple of restaurants out recently due to the lack of staff and I can say first hand that it is really, really hard out there in this sector.

Even though restaurants and other food businesses are operating during the latest Omicron outbreak they are far from making a profit. The reasons are many, with mask mandates and a maximum of 100 guests socially distanced; rising food costs due to supply issues locally and with imports; fuel increases and rising inflation; rising wages costs due to a very limited local pool of hospitality staff (because of no immigration into New Zealand); a 6% minimum wage increase coming into effect in April 2022, and many staff having to isolate for 10 days (now 7 days) due to being a COVID-19 contact or contracting COVID-19 themselves and still needing to be paid sick leave by the employer ( 10 days as per the employment contract introduced by the government in 2021). I guess another main impact on eateries is that most families have less discretionary spending money, so often luxuries like going out to dinner are

Mark Lane Culinary Lane www.culinarylane.co.nz

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Guests are very welcome

What’s behind your life and health insurance premium increases years, which often coincides with the time that many also carry the expenses of a young family and a mortgage.

What else is behind your premium increases?

In addition to CPI-indexation-related increases, further elements influencing your annual rate-for-age premium increase include your increasing age.

Health insurance policies are also subject to annual agebased premium increases. Health policy premiums also often increase at a greater rate than CPI due to inflation in medical costs from increasingly expensive and sophisticated medical technology and treatments.

Premium rate increases may also be infrequently applied by insurers, perhaps every 2-3 years, when influenced by industry claims experience for specific types of cover, clients or demographics.

If you wish to discuss your insurances, consider the benefits of the alternative premium options and understand how to optimise your protection plan, please feel free to contact us for a free, noobligation consultation.

It’s what we do!

We’re all fed up with sharply increasing prices of petrol, food, household goods and services… right?

The inflation rate is also impacting on life and health insurance premiums. How so?

The vast majority of insurance policies sold in New Zealand are based on rate-for-age premiums, most of which have the sums insured CPI-indexed. With inflation now running at over 5%, this means there will be premium increases attributable to the CPIindexed increase in the sum insured. However, you do have the option of waiving this if you wish.

While rate-for-age premiums will always be the cheapest option at any given time, premiums progressively increase in cost with increasing age at each policy anniversary. The increases are minimal in your 20s and 30s, but thereafter will increase at a greater rate. Rate-for-age policies therefore allow you to insure a larger sum, as it is cheaper in one’s younger

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Not sure of your rights when renting?

help resolve a lot of difficulties, but if you can’t reach an agreement or your landlord doesn’t sort things out within a reasonable time period, you have some other options.

A polite follow-up discussion or email can sometimes result in action, but if this doesn’t work the tenant can send the landlord a 14-day notice to remedy. This is a letter warning the landlord that they have 14 days to fix the problem, or you may go to the Tenancy Tribunal to sort the matter out. If the landlord still doesn’t act, the tenant can make an application to the Tenancy Tribunal. It costs around $20 ($20.44 in fact) to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal and you can apply online or using a paper form.

Knowing your rights is always a good place to start. Find more information about your renting rights on the CAB website www.cab.org.nz, or get in touch with your local CAB. Citizens Advice Bureau North Shore (CABNS) says that renting issues are some of the most common enquiries clients ask them about. Some of the regular problems they see include questions about rent payments, bond refunds, disputes over damage and inspections, and problems with mouldy, damp housing.

CABNS says that lots of renting problems occur because people don’t know their rights and responsibilities as tenants (or landlords).

There are a few key things to remember when you are renting. One of the most important is that it’s a legal requirement to have a written tenancy agreement. The agreement is your ‘go-to’ if you have any disputes. It sets out the terms that you agreed to with your landlord. You also need to keep a record of any changes to the agreement, such as adding or removing any co-tenants.

If you have any problems, the best thing to do is raise them with your landlord as soon as possible. It’s good to put any issues in writing, so that you have a record of this communication. Talking to your landlord (or tenant) as soon as possible can

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is a nationwide, but locally based, community organisation that provides free, confidential, independent information and advice. The CAB helps people to know and understand their rights and responsibilities and to find the community services they need.

Not sure? Ask us. 0800 367 222 Visit our website for more information www.cab.org.nz For online resources for tenants and their advocates, visit www.tenant.aratohu.nz

Significant changes to fair trading laws Small businesses be aware

contracts, so this is a significant change.

A contract will be a ‘small trade contract’ if both parties are in trade, the contract is not considered a consumer contract and it does not comprise or form part of a trading relationship that exceeds an annual value threshold of $250,000 (including GST, if applicable) when the trading relationship first arises.

If the Court declares a contract term to be unfair, it is an offence to include or rely upon that term and it could result in significant fines. Generally, a term of a contract will be considered unfair if: • it causes a significant imbalance in the parties rights and obligations under the contract • the term is not reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate interest of the party who would be advantaged by that term, and • if the term would cause detriment if it were relied upon

Last year, the Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021 introduced amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986. These changes, in particular the extension of protections against unfair contract terms to standard form small trade contracts, will have significant implications for small businesses. With some amendments already in force and more coming into effect on 16 August 2022, now is an opportune time for small business owners to review their contract terms and their understanding of their fair trading obligations.

Unfair contract term protections extended to standard form small trade contracts One key change coming into force is the extension of protections against unfair contract terms to standard form small trade contracts. Previously, the protections against unfair contract terms only applied to standard form consumer

Helpful resources for small business owners The Commerce Commission is developing guidance on key changes, which is being published on its website. This is a good starting point for business owners wanting to better understand their obligations.

Alternatively, if you would like our assistance with reviewing your businesses’ contract terms to ensure you are meeting your obligations, please contact us on 09 421 0559 or email silverdale@simpsonwestern.co.nz.

Morgan Sharp, Solicitor Simpson Western Note: This article is published for general information purposes and should not be relied upon as legal advice. For advice specific to your legal issues, please engage a lawyer directly.

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PROPERTY TALK with Vanessa Jardim Franchise Owner Residential Specialist

What a difference a few weeks makes. As the war in Ukraine rages, we are feeling the impact here through increases in fuel and grain costs, which contribute to the rising cost of everyday living. Let’s hope that situation comes to an end quickly, for the sake of the Ukrainian people – who have endured unimaginable suffering – and for the peace and security of the rest of the world.

While January and February figures usually reflect the holiday slowdown, the data suggests that there continues to be more than just one factor influencing the sales activity and softening of the housing market. We are experiencing what some would call a perfect economic storm with the current Omicron outbreak, interest rate hikes and CCCFA rules. At the time of writing, the Government has just announced probable changes to the lending rules of the CCCFA, which would be a positive step for the housing market and should allow credit-worthy borrowers to secure a mortgage, then hopefully we’ll see more buyers, particularly first home buyers, re-engaging with the market.

Supply of housing in Millwater has steadily increased over the past few weeks, providing more choice for buyers. Together with the expectations of change in the market, this is slowly starting to shift market sentiment from a traditional sellers’ market to one where the buyers have more price influence and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has been replaced by FOO (Fear of Overpaying).

The total number of February sales in Millwater dipped into single digits and there was an increase in the median days to sell to 38, up from 29 days in December. Agents have reported lower numbers at open homes, which is likely due to self-isolation rules, and unconditional offers have been less frequent. There are, however, still conditional buyers out there willing to put pen to paper, if the price is right.

MILLWATER Latest Sales

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Speak with one the Mike Pero Millwater team today and find out how we can help you achieve the best results when buying and selling in a changing market.

Vanessa 021 614 771 | vanessa.jardim@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate, Licensed REAA (2008)

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So, what does this mean for buyers and sellers?

The right preparation is key when navigating a changing market. Best dressed, highlighting unique selling point and adjusting expectations in line with market feedback are some key points to consider. As a seller, my advice is to look carefully at each offer on its merits rather than just price. As a buyer, spend the time researching your options, such as selling first with a longer settlement date, or if possible, look at alternatives such as bridging finance so that your offer is a step above the rest – a seller’s decision to accept your offer may not always be driven by price. With the right game plan and professional advice, buying and selling in the same market can get you into your new home without added stress. The crucial piece of the puzzle is to have the right negotiating strategy from the start and be willing to compromise.

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$1,590,000 $1,710,000 $2,135,000

THE LAST SIX MONTHS Millwater Median Sales Prices February 2021

$1,407,500

September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022

$1,710,500 $1,850,000 $1,695,000 $1,572,500 $1,585,000 $1,807,500

Disclaimer: These sales figures have been provided by a third party and although all care is taken to ensure the information is accurate some figures could have been misinterpreted on compilation. Furthermore these figures are recent sales from all agents in the area. Data is gathered from Property Guru and REINZ.

Meet our team -

Mark Garratt BSc (Hons) Mike Pero Millwater is pleased to welcome a veteran of the industry to their team – Mark Garratt.

Mark is a licensed salesperson with a unique technical background and over a decade of experience in residential house sales. A Bachelor of Science (Hons) in construction management coupled with a varied civil engineer project management career in the UK has cemented a strong methodology in Mark’s work ethic and he brings this to bear with all his real estate clients.

Originally from the UK, Mark settled with his family in Auckland and has had over 100 recorded sales since 2012. Experienced at managing residential sales transactions, Mark has tackled ‘plaster homes’ on the North Shore and Rodney, and is described by clients as an expert in the Kiwi ‘plaster home’, which comes from his meticulous handling of very technical information.

Always the consummate professional in all his dealings, when you list or buy with Mark you will find his style open and communicative and his message clear to all parties. Mark is always well prepared and his knowledge of the properties he markets shows the care with which he approaches all his clients’ interests.

The new franchise owner, Vanessa, said ‘Mark is a great addition to the Millwater franchise. We see Mark as the perfect fit for our team. He brings not only experience and invaluable construction knowledge but also takes pride in offering a high level of customer service – something the team at Mike Pero Millwater are passionate about.’

Joining Mike Pero Millwater just under a month ago, Mark has already displayed his experience and knowledge with a very impressive 3 residential listings in Millwater and 1 rural property in Waitoki. Clients are impressed with Mark’s professional style and clear steps to get their properties listed.

If you are thinking of selling your property, give Mark a call on 021 466 396 – it’s a no brainer.

MILLWATER MILLWATER 09 426 6122

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Marvellous home in Millwater This single level home on 14 Bartlett Drive sits on a 540m² section (approx) and 196m² (approx) floor area and built by the renowned Veridian Homes.

• uncompromised quality and functionality • mainly brick home with weatherboard features • private lounge area, modern open kitchen and dining • easy flow to an outdoor decked patio area that’s perfect for summer BBQs • fully fenced, well-maintained grounds provide a safe space for pets to roam and children to play

Mark Garratt Licensed Salesperson 021 466 396 Max Zhang Licensed Salesperson 021 521 888

So if you and your family are looking to move into a thriving community, then this is a must-see.

MILLWATER - 67 Bonair Crescent Portal to the Park This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom end townhouse has additional windows and therefore added light beaming through all day, unless you require the beautifully fitted blinds.

• cleverly designed open plan ground floor living runs the whole length of the home • living area flows out onto the covered decking area • powder room on this floor and an internal access single garage on ground level • the features of this home are too numerous to list here (full list available) and is really one of those properties that must be experienced to be appreciated.

If you are first time buyers, families downsizing, or property investors this is a must-see.

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MILLWATER - 18 Major Henry Greens

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Stunning Single Level in Millwater This immaculate home has benefited from a recent interior paint, brand new carpets, and LED lights throughout. You will immediately feel welcome as you step into the sunny, open plan living, dining and kitchen area which spills outdoors to a covered deck and beautiful garden.

• second, separate lounge provides flexible options for the family.

• charming kitchen with quality appliances, stone benchtops and 900W stand-alone gas oven • double internal access garage and ample storage throughout • built by Stonewood Homes with playground adjacent to the property

Vanesssa Jardim Franchise Owner 021 614 771

Imagine living in the centre of Millwater, where you can walk to the shops, cafes and restaurants

WAITOKI - 51 Drinnan Road

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Elevated Lifestyle Living, Legal Minor Dwelling You no longer have to imagine your family growing up in the country - this is a great opportunity to secure a beautiful lifestyle property and start living the dream.

• set on a gentle northerly slope and overlooking the Waitoki valley • Home and legal minor dwelling, built by Sentinel Homes • 250m² floor area (approx) set on 1.650ha s of clean pasture and breathtaking views • situated off a cul-de-sac and so close to the local school • an easy drive to Silverdale, Orewa beach and the motorway on/off ramp • near new 60m² garage is big enough for two cars and a workshop.

Vanessa Jardim Franchise Owner 021 614 771 Mark Garratt Licensed Salesperson 021 466 396

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LOCAL PROPERTY TALK with Lane Sanger Franchise Owner Residential Specialist

Welcome to my latest monthly Property Talk – a chance to share some general knowledge about the property market in our local area.

We’ve seen an increase in inventory over the last month, with Trade Me Property for Rodney creeping up from 1,200 last month to 1,395 this month, and the median days to sell taking quite a big jump up from 27 to 53 (according to REINZ). While the media are calling it a ‘buyer’s market’, we are finding that vendors who have correctly positioned their property to the market and presented it well are still selling relatively quickly. Properties that buyers perceive as overpriced are likely to stay listed for longer.

Nationally, we are seeing media come out with a lot of information regarding first home buyers abandoning the house hunt with little hopes of purchasing because of the tightened credit availability (according to OneRoof).

However, this does leave a lot of room for those with purchasing experience and records to buy without so much pressure. It is possible we will continue to see a rise in investment property purchases and a resulting quicker turnaround.

It will be interesting to see the results of David Clark’s announcement to soften the lending requirements slightly, though it may not be too much of an effect as the high interest rates and tighter deposit requirements still pose a problem to most people looking to enter the market for the first time.

This is the time when an experienced and accurate eye for the market and up-to-date information for an appraisal comes into effect – ensuring your property is placed for an efficient and effective campaign should you choose to sell.

THE OREWA RESIDENTIAL Latest Sales Median Sales Price

$1,450,000

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Highest Sale Price

$2,775,000

Street | Ngahere Views

THE LAST SIX MONTHS Orewa Median Sales Prices September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022

$1,330,000 $1,525,000 $1,285,000 $1,540,000 $1,311,000 $1,450,000

Lane 021 215 9718 | lane.sanger@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate, Licensed REAA (2008)

Data sourced from REINZ

Helping you to make the right move Lane Sanger 021 215 9718 lane.sanger@mikepero.com

"I needed to engage some expertise and a sales professional I could trust. Lane and Mike Pero Real Estate had all the qualities I was looking for" - Anne Verified by RateMyAgent

"Best experience and best outcome! Lane has an excellent reputation in the region. MPRE Orewa go beyond to assist with any request to ensure the property sale is a win-win for both the vendor and buyer" - Cornelius Verified by RateMyAgent

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My journey into Toastmasters I find that made me become a Toastmaster? I found a group of friendly, interesting, increasingly diverse people who would tolerate me joining because I saw speaking in front of a group as fun. It appeals to the entertainer in me. It stimulates my brain, thinking about what I hear, and sometimes being called on to critique – and the word of the day laughter is endless. You’ll see what that means when you come along.

The really great news from a personal point of view was that I discovered it wasn’t the Toastmasters process that made a politician less than captivating or concise. That was just their personality.

I am now the vice president of membership and it’s my goal to be welcoming and informative when you start testing the waters about joining. Just like me and any other new member, we invite you to attend two or three meetings without obligation, so you can be sure it’s for you. Unlike my other passion, wine, you can try it out completely free and without risk. Come along, meet me, I’m John, and meet the whole interesting crowd that is Toastmasters Silverdale-Orewa.

Silverdale-Orewa Toastmasters Club Email: silverdaleorewa@d112tm.org.nz Back in the 1980s I ran a company that helped corporates, the civil service and NGOs upskill their people. We called it training back then. These days a more modern manager than I would refer to it as talent development.

My exposure to Toastmasters started when we released a short series of training videos developed for Toastmasters USA, each designed to improve skills. It’s worth noting that even then they were focused beyond just public speaking skills.

There were videos on sales skills, leadership and, of course, communications. But I had no interest in being a member. I was spoiled for self-development opportunities with 25 years’ experience in HR and training circles.

We moved to Centreway in Ōrewa in 2019 and I started seeing signs on the street mentioning Toastmasters meetings. One day I wandered into the venue, then a few weeks and calls went by. I visited two or three times and then I joined. So what did

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Reservations Essential Selection of Seasonal Salads * Cured Meats & Cheese * Roasted Vine Tomatoes * Assorted Breads Croissant & Danish * Home Cured Gravlax Salmon * Scrambled Eggs Crispy Bacon * Breakfast Sausages Carvery Honey Roast Ham & Smoked Brisket Desserts Apple Strudel * Chocolate Mousse Kids 5 & Under Free Kids 6 - 12 $25 Adults $45 Take the #396 Millwater exit on Wainui Road for 5 minutes to Windmill Drive turn left to arrive PUBLIC WELCOME!

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Creating good mindful habits words, instead of grabbing the first thing to wear without giving it any thought.

This small habit can make a big change to how you feel about yourself and how you present to the big wide world; the way YOU want to be seen. This can help boost your mood and have a ripple effect on to your emotional and physical well-being.

The same goes for your beauty routines; instead of just quickly washing your face, use that time to mindfully wash your face with circular motions really massaging the product into your skin. Maybe you could incorporate a Gua Sha tool or a face roller – that way you are incorporating a bit of self-care and making a routine daily task a little bit more thoughtful and enjoyable.

Healthy mind, healthy body.

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Every day we get up and we tend to do the same things; we get out of bed, brush our teeth, get dressed and get on with our day… without much extra thought. This can lead us to feeling a bit stuck in a rut.

How good would it make you feel if in between your day-today tasks you could throw in a few good mindful habits to help your overall wellbeing? Being mindful as you go about your day can make all the difference, and these don’t need to be big steps.

When I meet with a new client for a style session, I usually ask them to give me three powerful words that mean something to them – words they feel they would like to represent their personal style.

Once these words are chosen, they are then mindful each morning to pick dress in a way that represents these three ideal

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What's On Hibiscus Coast Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club • Every Weds Silverdale Hall • 7:00pm

St Chad Market • 1st Sat of every month • 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa Stalls $15 & tables if required ($5) • bookings call Andrea 02108310745 or John 09 4267645 (If it's wet it will be inside).

Millwater parkrun • Every Sat 8am • See www.parkrun.co.nz/millwater for more details Rotary Club of Orewa-Millwater • 1st & 3rd Tues of every month 7pm at The Wade Tavern, 2 Tavern Rd, Silverdale • Contact Secretary orc.secretary@outlook.com Hibiscus Coast Mid-Week Badminton Club • Every Weds 9am-noon (Club Nights Tues & Thurs 7-9pm) • All welcome Orewa Badminton Hall, Victor Eaves Park Ukelele Classes • Every Thurs • St Andrew’s Church Hall at 107 Centreway Dr • 1pm - 2:15pm • Beginners to Intermediates • $15 includes music Call Avon Hansen-Beadle 021 421 109 or 09 4766361.

HBC Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren support group 1st Weds of each month • 11am - 2:00pm • Red Beach Methodist Church • Free group offering support, friendship, guest speakers and lunch Contact Donna 021 024 30064 Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast • 4th Tue of each month @ 6pm at The Wade Hotel, Silverdale • Visitors welcome to join us for dinner & interesting guest speakers • hibiscuscoast@zonta.org.nz or 027 577 1888 Ladies Crafts Group • Every school term Tuesday • Orewa Community Church • 235 Hibiscus Coast H’way, Orewa 9am - 12pm $2 for morning tea & craft • creche provided Arts Group • Every school term Friday • Orewa Community Church 235 Hibiscus Coast H’way, Orewa 9am - 1pm • $2 includes morning tea •suitable for beginners Hibiscus Coast Rock & Roll • Every Tues • Whangaparaoa Hall 7pm lessons • 8pm general dancing • Wear soft sole flat shoes Further info on our website & Facebook.

Join Hibiscus Coast Concert Band • Every 2nd Thurs • All ages & abilities welcome • See our website hccb.org.nz • Call 021 186 4599 HBC Senior Citizens Assn. Inc. meet for Indoor Bowls & cards Every Tues & Thurs • (500) in the Orewa Community Hall from 12-4pm.

Membership $5 a year • Entry $2, includes afternoon tea • Contact Howard 09 427 9116 Silverdale Village Market • Every Sat 8am -1pm, Silverdale St Silverdale & District Historical Society Coffee Morning • 3rd Tues of each month • 10:30am The Old Parsonage Silverdale Pioneer Village Bring your items of historic interest to discuss over coffee • Free entry • pioneervillage1968@gmail.com Dance Fitness Class • Every Tues/Thurs evening 7-8pm Kingsway Jnr Campus • First class FREE, then $10 per session concession cards available Contact Richard 021 504084

Whangaparaoa Indoor Bowls Club • Whangaparaoa School Hall Mon 7pm • all ages, beginners welcome and coaching provided • contact Geoff 09 428 5915 or Owen 09 426 8476 Silverdale Ballroom Studio • Every Thurs evening • Silverdale Hall at 7pm • Adult & Improvers classes for beginners & social dancers Contact 09 427 5542 for further information

Kiwi Club • 4th Sun of each month • Social Dance 5-8pm All welcome Silverdale Hall Lunchtime Toastmasters • Every Fri • 1:00 - 2:00pm • Orewa Library Evening Toastmasters • Meets fortnightly Thurs http://orewa.toastmastersclubs.org/ Hibiscus Coast Embroidery Guild • 2nd Weds 7-9pm & 4th Thurs 10am - Noon • Hibiscus Coast Community House • Contact Jan Adams 09 426 5851, janadams49@gmail.com Puhoi Celtic Sessions • Every 2nd Thursday • Orewa North Primary School • A sing-around/play-around event where everyone can join in.

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Local Property Management Interesting times The rental property market has featured in similar comments.

Upon looking at the internet adverts for rent I saw that some properties stayed around for a while. Was it a case of the market dropping, or was the landlord asking a higher rent than the customer thought affordable and appropriate? Supply and demand! On this point – now that the borders are open, where do we think the planeloads of returning Kiwis are going to live?

The university year has started with students back in force.

Parties in Dunedin’s Castle Street have hit the headlines, as have Wellington Halls of Residence, and for a similar reason: the spread of Omicron. Since the country has gone from isolation to a traffic light system for managing the virus daily case numbers have increased. As I write, cases in Auckland seem to be hitting a ‘plateau’, while increases continue elsewhere. Once again, one might question whether Auckland case numbers are actually slowing or whether they are simply being reported less.

Another old saying suggests there are three types of untruths – lies, damned lies, and statistics.

There’s an old expression that says ‘may you live in interesting times’. The months of February and March certainly fit that description.

Our news channels appeared to be preoccupied with three or four news threads continuously throughout the month. One involved pundits thinking the property market had reached its peak and the only way forward was down. It’s hard to prove whether the market has peaked because sales figures refer to different properties and different samples of the market at any given time. Some vendors have dropped their prices during sluggish sales, and that step may have helped a sale or two. On the other hand, the original asking price may have been too high.

Looking around the Rodney area, I personally know of at least three cases of COVID-19 all originating from different sources. It now appears to be a bit of a lolly scramble as to whether we catch the virus or not. I hear some people are saying ‘we’re going to get it anyway’ while others are trying their best to avoid infection by complying with mask-wearing and social distancing. Some super-spreader events, such as the recent occupation of Parliament grounds, seem to be the result of a ‘don’t care’ attitude towards catching Omicron.

The divergence of views makes it frustrating and stressful for everyone. Perhaps it’s time to ‘breathe through the nose’ and remember that it is okay for others to hold another view.

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Fine Travel Destinations Lakestone Lodge

We have recently returned from a stay at Lakestone Lodge.

This eco-friendly lodge is located on the southern shores of Lake Pukaki with absolutely stunning views across the turquoise waters of the lake to Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. It is a great place to base yourself if you are planning on exploring the Aoraki/Mount Cook National park and also the perfect location for those who love to stargaze, as it is situated in the middle of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve – the only dark sky reserve in New Zealand.

Lakestone Lodge is an intimate lodge with a total of only six rooms. The rooms are modern, contemporary and extremely comfortable. Each of the rooms has amazing views across the lake to Mount Cook and a private courtyard to sit out in and relax (on a clear night the views of the stars are breathtaking, and this is the perfect place to enjoy them from). My favourite part of the room is the stunning bathroom, which has a freestanding bath and huge window, again looking across to the Southern Alps. The views really are amazing. Once we arrived I

didn’t want to leave.

Breakfast is included in the nightly rate and meals can either be served in the lounge area or out on the terrace if the weather is good. There is also the option of adding on dinner and I highly recommend doing this. It is a superb fine-dining experience with stunning views and exceptional service. The dinner menu changes daily depending on what is seasonally available and they also cater well to special dietary requirements.

One of the other things I loved about Lakestone Lodge (on top of the stunning views, gourmet food and amazing service) is that it’s located right on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. There are complimentary mountain bikes you can use at the lodge or they also have e-bikes that can be hired (a charge applies for these).

We went out and explored part of the trail on our first evening and it was one of the highlights of our trip.

Our stay at Lakestone Lodge was a wonderful experience and something I highly recommend. The staff at the lodge are lovely and very welcoming. They went out there way to make us feel at home and we will definitely be going back.

Jennie Ready

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So you want to buy a piece of land This might be a slight exaggeration, but it gives an indication of just how deceptive your eyes can be. A topographical survey is a more accurate and scientific way to go, or you could check out Auckland Council’s GeoMap. Once you’ve investigated what you can see, it’s time to research things you can’t see – the condition under the ground – by arranging a geotechnical survey.

This is crucial as it has a huge impact on the structure and build cost. There’s always a way around issues that occur, even on more complicated sites, but the key is to get information early so you can consider options before you begin, rather than getting a time-consuming and potentially costly surprise later on.

When buying a house, it’s common practice to obtain a LIM report and have a building inspection done, but what checks should you undertake before buying a piece of land? In general, buying land tends to be a more complex process. Here are some key items to add to your pre-land-purchasing checklist.

As you can see, evaluating land involves many professionals and takes time. Make sure your sales and purchase agreement allows a reasonable timeframe for due diligence to be performed, to check everything thoroughly and get all the advice you need. There’s a minimal investment required for this process, but it’s much less costly than buying a piece of land that doesn’t suit your needs.

First, do research on the things you can see. Start by having your solicitor obtain copies of relevant documents from the council, including title, consent notices, easement and resource consents, just to name a few. Review and discuss them thoroughly to understand what kind of restrictions have been applied to the land. Get advice on what sort of consents are needed for your build and get an understanding of the processes and costs involved. For example, a large piece of land clad in native bush may look very appealing, but will environmental restrictions prevent you from clearing the space you need?

If this all sounds a little overwhelming, don’t worry – the team at Maddren Homes can help you engage all the professionals necessary to assess your site and give you a full picture of how you can work within the restrictions and your budget to build the house of your dreams.

Check for any planning restrictions that may affect the design of your house and for any binding in covenant, and, don’t forget to consider the contour of the land.

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Fishing Spot with Tim

Those easterly winds continue to hinder fishing, but there are still some great spots you can hide away out of the wind and catch a feed of fish. Autumn fishing has always produced the best fishing in my opinion. Catching the last of the summer water temps for game fishing and fishing with bait or lures where it doesn’t matter what you put in the water – you’re pretty much guaranteed a feed of fish.

This month I jumped on a mate’s launch to chase a marlin.

Little did we know the forecast would be incorrect and there would be no moon to light up our passage. It was a long slog out to Great Barrier with us running out of light just passed Little Barrier. From there we navigated by the stars and the lighthouse on the entrance to Fitzroy. The 10-15 knot south-easterly was more like 15-20 knots, making for an interesting ride across the channel.

The next morning we headed north of Great Barrier trolling for 10 hours looking for temperature breaks and signs of birds.

The south-easterly winds stayed at 20 knots all day, so it was a lumpy 10 hours trolling. We sighted some dolphins playing, mistaking them for feeding and that was all we saw all day. Late in the afternoon we anchored on an old fishing spot I use to fish on the back of the Mokohinau Islands. This session turned out to be a bait and burley session we will remember for years. The fish life was so active we couldn’t even get our baits down to the bottom. We ended up using whole fish heads because the trevally and smaller snapper were taking all of the strip baits on the way down.

On Sunday we sheltered out of the wind again, this time in 25m of water on the entrance to Fitzroy. What was supposed to be a quick fish before heading home before the wind got up turned into another great session, this time in deeper water and bigger averaged-sized fish. You have to love fishing at this time of year!!! Tight lines.

Tim Lawrence

Under one roof? borrow money to reach 25%. The bank would lend Dylan and Isobel the extra $400,000, however, Max and Sharon would need to be ‘co-borrowers’ as they would be on the property title.

Realising the complexity of the situation, the four sought legal advice. Max and Sharon’s lawyer explained that these kinds of ‘property sharing’ arrangements were becoming much more common.

She counselled that even within a trusting family it was important to have an agreement in place that dealt with all the worst-case scenarios. She had seen things go wrong too many times.

Some issues to consider were mortgage defaults, rate payments, change of minds and even separation or death.

It was vital to set the ground rules now to avoid surprises down the line.

There are many ways to help children into property. It is tough at the moment and thinking outside the square is more important than ever. Just know that involving more parties in a property can complicate outcomes.

Max and Sharon had lived in the same house in Browns Bay for 20 years. Dylan, the son they raised there, was grown and living close by with his partner, Isobel, and their new baby. Dylan and Isobel were renting and hoping to buy a home. When they combined their savings and Kiwisaver, they had around $100,000 – simply not enough for a deposit in today’s market.

Max and Sharon were concerned that Dylan and Isobel might never be able to get a foot on the property ladder. Determined to help, Max and Sharon decided it made sense to sell their house and pool their money with Dylan and Isobel, to buy a property they could all live in together. The two couples started to look for a property and eventually found the perfect place – good schools, modern, spacious and within their budget.

Legal advice should always be a part of your plan.

Tammy McLeod Managing Director, Davenports Law

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Local Asian Corner Feelings of gratitude hard-working frontline workers who diligently run our public health system.

Look no further than my home town, where there was an outbreak at almost the same time as us. They’ve had similar numbers of daily positive cases, but the death toll is much higher than here in New Zealand, at approximately 250 per deaths per day. Reading the news is heart breaking, but the most annoying news to me, is how people are getting ripped off by dishonest acts, or even scams, in this uncertain time.

Although there was a delay in us getting access to RATs, at least we are able to access them free with just a few easy clicks online, and we are provided with some of the most reliable brands. In my hometown it is a different story: there is no free access to tests. As a result, there are pop-up stalls on the street selling many different kinds of RATs, all claiming they are EU certified. Without many guidelines, it is impossible to know whether the tests are reliable or are even genuine products.

There are also pharmacies selling what they call a ‘mix and match’ pack for treating COVID-19, charging eye-watering prices and who knows what those pill actually are. No one knows if they will work, but people are just panic buying them anyway.

There have been many times, after reading the news, that I feel extremely grateful to be living in New Zealand. It is a frustrating time, but I think it is good to remember those who work in the health care system who are working so hard to keep us well.

Thank you very much.

I went to Orewa to pick up RATs (rapid antigen tests) for the family the other day, and I was extremely impressed with how organised the process was. The drive-through collection process was very thoughtfully arranged to make it easy for everyone and to protect everyone on site. Yes, our government may well have made some wrong decisions and mistakes along the way, but this shouldn’t overshadow the professionalism and

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Central’s Tips April 2022

Take out the spent summer vegetables and dig in compost.

Plant lettuces and brassicas and sow peas and broad beans. Harvest pumpkins and store for winter.

Give the garden a good clean-up and apply fertilizer around shrubs. It’s Nature’s best planting time so dig in new shrubs trees and perennials. Sow lawn seed and plant spring flowering bulbs.

In the veggie patch

The rest of the garden

• Directly sow broad beans and peas, ensuring there’s room for them to climb

• Garden flowers for an early spring display. Sow

• Plant out seedlings of silver beet, cauliflower and hardy lettuce such as Cos and Iceberg

• Plant a hedge of sasanqua camellias – these early-

• Cut back globe artichokes to fresh growth at the base of the plant. They can also be divided now • Remove cucumber, tomato or zucchini plants that are no longer producing and dig compost through the soil where they’ve been to add back organic matter before the next crops go in • Apply Morganics, an organic certified granular fertiliser, across the vegetable beds ahead of rain • Watch for self-seeded herbs such that can provide you with free crops over winter. Liquid feed the young seedlings • Harvest pumpkins and store in a dry area for use in winter soups, roasts and salads • Harvest apples and pears. Pears should be placed on newspaper in the laundry or garage for a fortnight to ripen • Sow calendula for its crop of orange flowers in winter which brighten the vegetable bed. The flowers are good in winter salads too

cornflower, dianthus, nigella seeds and sweet peas flowering varieties avoid the petal blight that turns late season flowers brown

• Garden clean-up, weed garden beds and pick up any diseased leaves. To encourage strong growth ahead of winter, apply our Prolawn All-Purpose Garden and Lawn fertilizer

• Planting time for all – ideal soil temperatures to get

plants big and small into the ground. Use compost or Garden Mix and mulch well. If the soil is dry, water well around the roots

• Plant tulips, narcissi and hyacinths in pots for some spring colour. Place in semi-shaded areas until the bulbs shoot, then they can be moved into more light

• Sow lawns. There’s a grass seed blend for all

Auckland soil types and this is the season to get a great lawn at your place

• Remove dead foliage of perennials such as dahlias

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Historical society coffee morning Bring along an item of interest to discuss over coffee in the Old Parsonage at 10.30am on the third Tuesday of every month.

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Living in a world of shifting sands eroded by COVID-19 Life experiences may restrict our choices, but we are all capable of functioning in a way that is mindful and respectful of ourselves, others and humanity at large.

How can we nurture and nourish our wellbeing during uncertain times?

When we feel anxious or stressed our bodies register a threat to our safety and the nervous system is designed to enter a fight, flight, or freeze response. However, if we remain in a heightened stress mode for an extended time our wellbeing is compromised affecting sleep, digestion, and emotional and mental health. This may be your reality, right now.

What can we learn from animals?

When a wild animal senses the presence of something nearby it moves into full alert. All nervous energy is directed to survival mode – flight or freeze! Once the perceived danger is no longer threatening, the animal physically quivers to release excess energy from the stress response. Yes! They ‘shake their booty’ to return to a state of rest and rebalance the nervous system.

What could ‘shake one’s booty’ look like for you?

As raging storms ravage the landscape of sandy beaches, COVID-19 has ravaged the shorelines of our lives – exposing the root structure of relationships, culture, economy, beliefs and resilience.

If you are feeling blah, anxious or angry with our continual uncertainty, this is a normal reaction to an abnormal experience. We seek answers to make sense of what is happening to us and if clarity is not forthcoming our wellbeing is impacted – mind, body, and soul.

Laugh, dance, engage in a ball game, jump on a trampoline, swing from a tree … whatever works for you. The desired outcome is to achieve a healthy release of stress-induced energy. Calming activities are also beneficial. Give yourself compassionate attention today. Be kind to you and to others – your wellbeing will thank you for it.

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Local Recipes Chicken, prawn and vegetable fried rice (Serves 4 people)

Ingredients 40ml canola oil or similar 1 tsp sesame oil 300g skinless chicken breast, cut into smallish lengths 300-350g thawed prawn meat (remove the tail) 2 thinly sliced brown onions 2 bunches spring onions, finely sliced 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup cooked peas 2 lightly beaten eggs, scrambled 150g small cooked broccoli fleurettes 150g small cooked cauliflower fleurettes 4-5 cups cooked cold rice (basmati or similar) 2 Tbsp Vegeta stock powder (or chicken stock powder)

60-80ml soy sauce (I use Kikkoman Japanese soy but most use Chinese dark soy) Roasted peanuts, crispy shallots, coriander (optional garnish)

Method

Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan or wok to a high heat (just starting to smoke). Add some of the oil and sear the chicken, stirring often with a wooden spoon until almost cooked (around 3-4 minutes) then remove from the pan.

Reheat the pan and in some more oil sear the prawns until ½ cooked (around 30 seconds) stirring often and remove from the pan. Reheat the same pan to a medium to high heat and add the remaining oil and the sesame oil. When hot add sliced onion and garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until they are softened. Add the cauliflower, broccoli and peas and cook for a further minute. Add the rice, spring onions and peas, stirring continuously for a further 2 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and prawns and keep stirring until the chicken is cooked (around 2 minutes). Add the soy sauce, scrambled egg and Vegeta stock powder, mix well and serve with optional garnish and sweet chili and soy on the side. YUMMY!!

Mark Lane Culinary Lane

George’s easy carrot muffins Ingredients

Method

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

Heat the oven to 180°C. Line muffin or cupcake trays with baking cups.

2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp fine sea salt 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup canola oil 1 cup castor sugar 1 cup soft brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 eggs 3 cups grated peeled carrots (5 to 6 medium carrots) 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional) ½ cup raisins (optional)

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, sugars and vanilla together.

Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until just combined.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly with a large paddle or spatula and ensure you don’t overmix. Stir in the carrots, nuts and raisins.

Pour mixture into cupcake or muffin tray, filling each one to about half full.

Bake until the tops of the cakes are springy when touched and when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (about 35 to 45 minutes).

Allow to cool in the tray for 15 minutes then transfer onto cooling racks. Enjoy as muffins or convert to cupcakes by adding a dollop of cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of rough chopped pecan nuts. (Frosting: 1 cup of cream cheese with ½ cup icing sugar and a dash of vanilla extract. Keep adding sugar until you get your desired level of sweetness.)

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Five tips for getting out of a motivational slump ineffective long-term. You’ll go much further with consistency. For instance, you can crash diet once a month for a year and lose no weight, or you can make small consistent changes and see a huge difference at the end of a year.

4. Find your ‘why’. Perhaps you want to be able to run and play with your kids without being puffed, or lead by example with healthy habits. If you’re experiencing a lot of stress, self-improvement and self-care may seem like the last things on your mind. But if you don’t look after yourself, you can’t look after others. It’s not a selfish thing to practice self-care, it benefits those around you if your cup is full.

COVID-19, lockdowns, isolations, kids at home, working from home, less human contact, less need to dress up for meetings or events, job losses, business losses and much more… These past two years have been up in the air for a lot of people and perhaps taken their toll on the mental health of many. It’s no secret that being productive takes motivation, and the past two years may have been quite demotivating for some.

Motivation isn’t something that someone can tell you to have, or berate you into getting or something that you should wait for. It’s not going to come to you on a plate, it’s something that can only happen from inside yourself, and true motivation comes with practice.

Perhaps the past couple of years have left you a little the worse for wear and your self-care is not where you want it to be. No matter how hard you try and how many Mondays pass by, you just can’t seem to muster up the motivation to consistently stick at whatever it is you’re trying to achieve. Here’s five simple tips for building that internal, unwavering motivation.

1. Focus on the goal. You may have some bad habits, but you are not your habits.

Know the difference and disassociate yourself from the negative things you tell yourself. For example, if you look in the mirror and don’t recognise yourself after becoming overweight, start seeing where you want to be rather than focusing on where you are. Look at images that motivate you, perhaps an old picture of yourself? Manifest the goal as if you’ve already achieved it.

2. Be kind to yourself. Some of the most inspirational people I look up to have respect for and feel secure in themselves. When you appreciate yourself and your abilities, you’ll repay your body and mind because you want to, not because you have to. To practice this, instead of saying ‘I have to do a workout’, say ‘I’m working out because I am able to’. Or instead of ‘I’m too stressed to go for a walk’, think ‘I’m looking forward to my walk because it will help me clear my head and destress’.

3. Accept that change takes time. Developing bad habits takes time and so will developing good ones. Making drastic changes for immediate results is

5. Be SMART. Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and have a Timeframe. If you’re lacking motivation, your only goal for now should be consistency, so stick to the SMART principle with any goal.

Choose one small thing that’s really specific, find a way to measure your progress, ask yourself if it’s achievable and realistic, then give it a small timeframe.

Achieving little wins every day is motivating and the positive feedback your brain gets from these wins encourages internal motivation to increase. This cognitive response overwrites the positive feedback you get from poor habits that make you feel good in the short term.

You don’t necessarily need to adhere to anything too regimented every day forever to feel as though you’re working towards your goals. It’s about starting off that way in the short term until habits are formed.

People who possess internal motivation and have productive daily habits do them without thinking because they’ve had years of practice, or because it’s been instilled in them from a young age.

Sometimes, either by circumstance or history, we may never have learned these skills or we may have lost them along the way. The important thing to remember is that we are reprogrammable and you can master behaviours that are steadfast regardless of external circumstances.

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