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Issue number 049
February / March 2016
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CONNECTING SOUTH AFRICA AND NEW ZEALAND
NZ tops for Expats Pg 7
Southern Africa for Holidays Pg 14
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s the Editor of this magazine and MD of North Shore Immigration Services, I get many enquiries from South Africans wanting to live in New Zealand. Most are reasonable requests but some of the really easy answers are to be found if they read the factual information out there. Google is your friend. For example, on the www.nsis.co.nz website I have FAQ’s as well as an 81 page e-book on everything you need to know about NZ. “Do you have Naturopaths in New Zealand? What should I wear to an interview? Will you give me a Work Visa so I can get a job?” A big problem is that there are so many ‘experts’ on social media who think they know the policies. It’s the blind leading the blind. Unless one is a Licensed Immigration Adviser, you will not know about changing policies. About 99% of South Africans come to NZ on a Visitor’s Visa which means they come on holiday. Seems reasonable, but too often when questioned by customs they say they are looking for work - reason enough for customs to send you straight back. During 2015 over 90 South Africans were prevented boarding in Johannesburg or told to return after arriving in Dubai, Hong Kong and Sydney. Some of the reasons were: looking for work, lack of financial resources for an extended holiday, no qualifications, social media statuses freely informing everyone that they have left SA for NZ, to name but a few. Do you think for a minute that Customs and INZ do not look at social media? This is a dead giveaway and when asked at customs what your intention is and you give a different story to what you posted on Facebook, you will be sent home. All I can say is that immigration is a very expensive exercise. Get professional assistance and do not risk your family’s future. Employ an experienced, licensed Immigration Adviser in New Zealand. Our magazine is packed full of informative articles once again. East Coast Bays Dental have featured great articles on dentistry, HWP Financial Services produce thought-provoking articles on Insurance, Medical and KiwiSaver and Barfoot & Thompson keeps us up to date with the property market in Auckland. Travel is featured strongly in this issue including my article on Southern Africa, a most affordable holiday destination. I am optimistic about business in New Zealand in 2016 but we must remain positive and change direction if necessary. There are plenty of job opportunities for skilled people, the construction industry will not be slowing down any time soon but this all depends on a stable, fiscally responsible government. There is no such thing as a free lunch. I will be in South Africa in March presenting free immigration seminars. Happy Reading Peter Woodberg The South African Magazine, SA Going to NZ Mobile: 0274 520 794, email: jepwood@xtra.co.nz
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LEGAL UPDATE: EMPLOYMENT LAW
What is Bullying, and what are an employer’s obligations to prevent it? Eska Hartdegen, our in-house employment law specialist.
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ullying at work is a huge bugbear for employers. Section 6 of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE) requires that an employer take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees at work. Failure to properly address bullying of an employee at work is a breach of the HSE, which can result in a prosecution under section 50, for which an employer faces being fined up to $250,000 for a serious breach. On 20 February 2014, WorkSafe NZ issued Best Practice Guidelines on bullying in the workplace to assist employers with preventing and responding to bullying at work. From 4 April 2016 when the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 comes into force, by definition a “Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking” (PCBU), will have as its primary duty of care under section 36, the safety and health of workers at work “so far as is reasonably practicable”. The section further states that “these duties require protection from both physical and psychological harm” and brings bullying into focus even more. What constitutes bullying? One instance of unreasonable conduct is not bullying, nor would an instance of one-off rudeness, tactlessness, setting high performance standards, constructive feedback, or even disciplinary action per se, be bullying. Bullying behaviour requires that it be repeated and that it create some health or safety risk to an employee. Bullying can be horizontal, which is where it occurs between peers at work, or it can be vertical where subordinate staff are bullied by senior staff or vice versa. Bullying can be divided into three different categories: Direct, Indirect and Institutional bullying. While there is an extensive list of examples of each, some examples of direct bullying would be behaviour such as physical or verbal abuse or making threats of violence against an employee, making insulting, undermining or belittling remarks. Examples of Indirect bullying would be micro-managing an employee, giving inconsistent instructions, undervaluing an employee’s contribution, consistently making unjustified criticism of an employee’s work, and sabotaging an employee by not providing them with training, direction or support or setting them unachievable tasks, or making threats about their job security. Institutional bullying would occur where an organisation's culture and practices cause offence and undue stress to an employee, or where workplace structures, practices, policies or requirements place unreasonable burdens on the employee without concern for their wellbeing by, for example, setting unmanageable case loads, unrealistic deadlines or targets that are impossible to meet. Numerous cases over the last decade have involved bullying claims. One such is the case of Evans v Gen-I Ltd where the Authority cited the definition of bullying as “repeated oppression, psychological or physical, of a less powerful person by a more powerful person”. And it said further that The South African
“Bullying may be seen as something that someone repeatedly does or says to gain power and dominance over another, including action to cause fear and distress. The behaviour has to be repeated on more than one occasion and there must be evidence that those involved [either] intended [fear] or felt fear." In a 2008 case, Crutchley v Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Eska Hartdegen Development, this was echoed and it was held that "[definitions of bullying] uniformly refer to repeated unreasonable behaviours directed towards an employee with the intention of causing harm". How best to prevent and manage bullying in the workplace? All complaints of bullying should be taken seriously by management. A strong anti-bullying culture with Policies on bullying and Codes of Conduct should be a priority for all employers, and companies need to have clear and easy-to-understand processes in place to manage complaints. The monetary cost and executive time that is involved can be substantial where an employer has to defend a personal grievance claim brought by an employee on grounds of bullying, or worse yet has to defend a prosecution for failure to keep an employee safe from bullying at work. The best safeguard is to prevent bullying altogether and stop it from happening. Where it arises, seek advice and deal with it immediately! The writer acknowledges the WorkSafe New Zealand Guidelines and John Rooney’s paper “Workplace Bullying and Harassment: Minimising the Risks” for references to- and for reported extracts and information from these sources.
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Who’s in your ‘A’ team? M
y girlfriends and I were recently discussing who we consider to be on our A team. By this, I mean who we turn to in our hour of need. My own team includes my hairstylist, doctor, dentist, child minder and travel agent. Certainly a diverse bunch, yet all experienced professionals in their own right – and for all of whom I am extremely grateful.
Lynette Ball Lynette Ball is an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) with Spicers Portfolio Management. She has more than 15 years' experience providing financial advice and is based in the Auckland area. If you have any questions about this column or would like to speak to Lynette about your situation phone 09 337 7156 or 021 448 431 or email lynette.ball@spicers.co.nz. Disclosure Statement Lynette Ball has a disclosure document that is available on request and is free of charge. The information in this article is of a general nature only and is no substitute for personalised advice. To the extent that any of the above content constitutes financial advice, it is class advice only. If you would like advice that takes into account your particular financial situation or goals, please contact your Financial Adviser. The information has been published in good faith and has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication (January 2016). The opinions contained in this document reflect a judgment at the date of publication by Spicers Portfolio Management Limited and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance and is not guaranteed by any party.
My friends and I unanimously agree that the guiding principle for choosing our respective A teams is basically trust.
of rental properties, he invested most of his money into a couple of finance companies that were promising fantastic returns.
Trust can take years to build, but one bad haircut or overpriced filling and that trust is gone faster than my ten-year-old son can run from the dentist’s chair.
He didn’t seek expert advice, and sadly, he lost his retirement savings. Now he puts everything into low-risk (and therefore lowreturn) term deposits. But that’s not smart either in this low interest world we are living in.
One of my friends made an interesting comment regarding her husband. She said that he’s happy to hire a professional to mow, but when it comes to something like financial planning – which has a big impact on your life – he prefers to do it himself. And here’s the irony: Now, more than ever, when the economy is tight and high-yielding investments are few and far between, the skills of budgeting, smart investing and big-picture financial planning can make a significant difference to the quality of your lifestyle in later years. If my girlfriend’s husband’s reluctant response sounds familiar, it’s time to tackle some of those common excuses.
Don’t be shy All questions are valid. Should they be saving for the kids’ university fees or paying off the mortgage first? Can they afford a new kitchen or should the money go towards the retirement fund? The answers, though, are different for everyone.
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A gentleman I know, who is in his late 60s, is a financial DIYer. When he sold a handful
If he was my client, I would recommend that he diversify across a range of asset classes, which would almost guarantee a better return in the long run and still keep his risk low.
A tale of two couples I’m working with two couples through this process who couldn’t be more different. Brent and Sara are both in their late 40s and together earn more than $250,000 a year. They enjoy life’s luxuries – champagne, regular holidays and nice cars. Their two teenage children have expensive tastes too. Brent and Sara prefer to rent rather than own their home. However, they have diverted part of their salaries into savings so that they will have a lump sum to draw on for income in retirement – and they’re in line to receive inheritances too. David and Leanne, are also in their late 40s, but with a combined annual income of $90,000. They’ve been paying off their $200,000 mortgage for the past 20 years. Their kids have left the nest, but Leanne still drives the old people carrier, and she’s quite happy with an $8 bottle of wine and fish and chips on the beach. As a result, they have paid off their mortgage five years earlier than expected and are now looking to invest.
A chance to think These two examples show that everyone’s lifestyle priorities are different. None are necessarily right or wrong. The role of a good financial adviser is not to judge but to help you decide your financial priorites and then set a roadmap; allocating best budgets and investments to achieve your aims. It’s not scary or boring and most people enjoy the process. The South African
New Zealand tops for expats Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand: photo courtesy Brian Powers
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EW ZEALAND bagged second place overall but is ranked number one for experience as the government seems eager to recruit expats. New Zealand has a relatively low crime rate and is named as the best place for bringing up confident, well-rounded kids. Seventyseven percent of expats feel their quality of life is better in New Zealand. What keeps it at No. 2 is its economics. New Zealand ranked low for expat disposable income and wage growth.
Top spot goes to SINGAPORE as the most desirable place for expats. Described as one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world, Singapore is a multicultural hub that’s worked hard to earn its place among the thriving Asian Tiger economies. The country is ranked first in school quality. But to make it in Singapore, you have to be careerdriven; the country scored extremely low for work-life balance. And while 65% have more disposable income, Singapore is one of the most expensive cities.
Third place goes to SWEDEN who prides itself on being environmentally friendly and balancing financial stability with the well being of its people. Coming in fourth and fifth are BAHRAIN and GERMANY respectively. People are drawn to Bahrain for its exciting career prospects and laid-back lifestyle whereas Germany is one of the top five places in the world for expats raising kids, with 82% of expats expressing confidence with the local economy.
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A brief history of dentistry By Sandra Bekker, East Coast Bays Dental
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entistry has a long and interesting history and is one of the oldest professions in the world. Humans have been plagued by oral and dental disease from the earliest of times and many of the modern procedures and techniques we know today can be traced back to very early civilizations.
The first evidence of dentistry dates back to about 7000 BC
The first evidence of dentistry dates back to about 7000 BC in the mountain regions in Pakistan. Italian researchers working at a cemetery site in the Neolithic town of Mehrgarh found at least eleven molar teeth with evidence of drilled holes on them. These holes are showed to be conical, cylindrical or trapezoidal in shape and some has concentric rings showing drill bit marks. As tooth wear is evident on these drill marks, it confirms that the persons lived after the procedure had been done. Researchers figured that a small bow with flint drill bits Researchers figured that a small bow was used with flint drill bits was used to make these almost perfect holes. No filling material was used and tooth decay was only noted in some of the teeth and therefore it is speculated that these holes were drilled for possible religious reasons. The earliest writings on dentistry date from around 5000 BC in Mesopotamia by the Sumerians. They wrote about tooth worms and demons causing rotten teeth. This legend is also noted in writings by Homer and is promoted even as late as 1300 AD by the surgeon Guy de Chauliac. The first dentist appeared in 2600 BC in Egypt and the most well-known is Hesi-Re the "chief-toothier". On his tomb is inscribed "the greatest of those who deal with and teeth and physicians". Not much is known about the treatments and procedures he offered to patients. The Chinese of about 5000 years ago treated tooth ache with arsenic which killed the pain but maybe also the patient! By 2000 BC the Chinese were practising dentistry and by the 2nd century AD they developed amalgam paste as a filling material, almost 1000 years before dentists in the west. To be continued in the next issue.......
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Why health insurance is good for business I
f you arrive at the office one morning and discover your computer is stolen, chances are you’ve insured it. But what would you do if one of your employees was absent for months, or more, due to illness?
The most valuable asset of any business is its employees, because no business can work if its employees can’t. That’s why it’s important to take care of your staff with health insurance.
a faster return to work after illness, improved morale and less stress.
A healthy and engaged workforce is more likely to perform better in your organisation. Businesses which offer health insurance as an employee benefit can have:
ull-time employees with health F insurance, either partly or fully subsidised by employers, take on average 2.2 fewer days off work than those without health insurance.
Protect your company’s productivity Engaged and loyal employees will do more for their employers.
r educed costs associated with absence due to illness g reater levels of employee engagement and loyalty, and
one of the key factors they look for when assessing potential employers.
Benefits for your staff
i ncreased productivity
I ncreased confidence knowing that they will have access to healthcare when they need it and won’t need to worry about public waiting lists.
Attract and retain the best people The most successful organisations create a value proposition that attracts, retains and develops productive employees.
T he comfort of knowing that they will have prompt access to diagnosis and quality treatment options at a hospital or centre of their choice, helping them to return to normal as soon as possible.
With a wide range of health insurance plans and wellness programmes.
A benefit your employees will appreciate Research shows that health insurance is one of the most popular remuneration package benefits for employees. And employers who subsidise health insurance for their staff usually enjoy higher levels of employee satisfaction.
In addition to lost salary or earnings, staff absence can result in other costs not fully accounted for, like hiring temporary staff and productivity loss.
Minimise workplace disruption For employees with health insurance, treatment can be scheduled at a time to suit. Faster access to treatment often means less disruption through a quicker return to work. F aster access to treatment by avoiding public hospital waiting lists can mean less pain and discomfort and a quicker return to health for your employees.
F eeling valued knowing that they work for a caring employer. L ess stress over the financial burden of illness.
H aving staff absent for a long period of time due to illness can increase the level of stress experienced by other employees covering extra workloads.
Improve culture and productivity
F lexible working arrangements, bonuses and private health insurance are the top three benefits rated by employees.
A positive workplace culture with healthy and loyal employees can safeguard your business for future challenges and contribute to overall productivity.
A lmost half of all full-time employees say a subsidised health insurance scheme is
Looking after your employees’ health can contribute to overall productivity by supporting
Make health insurance and wellness your competitive advantage Investing in the health and wellbeing of your employees can have a positive effect on your business productivity, profitability and
reputation.
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locals and travelling expats and soon it became time to look for bigger premises with ample parking which would be crucial on this busy stretch of road. Coert Bosman bought out the ‘friend’ who wanted to invest elsewhere and he took over the daily hands-on management of BILTONG PLUS. Buying the rather outdated buildings on the northern edge of town they turned them into a delightful venue for all.
The Bosman family, who opened retail outlets in Browns Bay, Howick, Orewa, Stanmore Bay and Rosedale saw the need for a store Coert Bosman, owner of Biltong ‘up north’. Importing, wholesaling and retailing since 2002 the family Plus in Wellsford. Since October, customers can enjoy a sold their retail outlets and their taste of Africa with Bobotie and Boerewors pies, son, Willem Bosman, bought the import/wholesale as well as milk tarts and peppermint crisp tarts of side of the business from Jaco Bosman who is still the varying sizes, all freshly made on the premises. supplier of products to the majority of South African Different flavours of Boerewors and an amazing shops across New Zealand. variety of Biltong flavours and dried meat Having been slightly ‘freed-up’, Jaco decided a couple of products leave no doubt as to their name. With years ago to have a trial run with an outlet in Wellsford. delicious café style coffee, Rooibos espresso and Together with a longstanding friend they rented a small a variety of cold drinks, like Cream Soda, make space much to the amazement of many. The standard this the ideal stop for the wary traveller. question of, “why Wellsford of all places?” became For the wine connoisseur this is a plus as South common place. The simple answer was, “it’s on the African wines are the only wines sold there. SH1”. Hardly rocket science! Even with his vision of the business success, The small outlet fared very well with the support of Jaco is still pleasantly surprised at how popular the Curios and wines are. The large selection of African ‘arts and crafts’ are sourced by Jaco and his wife, Brenda, from countries as far away as Zambia and Malawi.
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Much of the family’s daily joy comes from the excitement of their customers when they visit the shop. They are grateful for the life they have in New Zealand and thoroughly enjoy being able to give back to their visitors. Another service rendered by this business is that they offer to make space available in their containers should you wish to bring in smaller amounts of goods. Many have already done so and are very pleased with the outcome. For more info contact Coert at biltongp@ gmail.com or call 021 557 392. For expats BILTONG PLUS it is a taste of days gone by; for Kiwis it is an introduction to Africa. Even if you are not in the market to buy, it is still a great feast for the eyes and a pleasant stop on your travels along State Highway 1.
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Table Mountain Cable Car: photo courtesy Cape Town Tourism.
The Blue Train: photo courtesy www.luxurytrains.co.za
Southern Africa, a great value-for-money travel destination By Peter Woodberg
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any people are enthused to go to the Islands in summertime, lounging around the pools in ‘postcard beauty’ resorts but often the resorts are run like a third world country - toilets leak, showers drip, slow service, etc. I am not knocking them but when you compare them to Western Europe, (excluding Greece as they fall into the same category), America, including Hawaii, and the UK, you enjoy first world, first class all the way.
restaurant and you are able to pick up the tab - it’s still far cheaper than eating out for two in Auckland. Hiring a car and travelling the country is exciting. I find the courtesy on the roads, with everyone keeping to the left and moving over when going uphill, a pleasure. A flick of the emergency light to say thank you actually happens. New Zealand drivers could learn a few tips on how to drive at 140km an hour on the open road, with courtesy.
As a seasoned traveller I have experienced the What about crime I hear you say? Obviously USA from one end to the other, Japan, Korea, you need to be vigilant and the tourist areas Europe and Africa. Right now, in my opinion, are safe and well patrolled by police, private Southern Africa beat most of those destinations security as well as car guards. There are hands down - for cost, great service, top class Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe: photo courtesy Steve other places in the world twice as dangerous hotels, gourmet food and shopping.... with the Jurvetson as Johannesburg. R11 to $1 exchange rate! What attractions can Africa offer us? Top of most people’s lists are the When entertaining, it’s pleasurable for you and six friends go to a top game reserves but you don’t need to spend a week at Kruger National Park to see the Big 5. You can enjoy private game reserves no more than 150kms from Cape Town, Port Elizabeth or Durban to see the Big 5 in a day. If you prefer camping in the heat of Africa, that’s still a great option. What about ballooning over the Pilansberg Game Reserve and enjoying a buffet brunch in the bush with top South African wines and enough food to satisfy the fussiest gourmets. The Blue Train still runs from Cape Town to Pretoria. Expensive, of course, but far cheaper than similar 5 Star train rides around the world. How about high tea at the Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, one of the oldest hotels in Southern Africa? Even the relatively new Cape Town’s 360 degree cable car is a great experience on a lovely warm day. Victoria Falls is still a good destination from either side, Zimbabwe or Zambia. Hotel accommodation is good and the service is exemplary. What about a flight over the Vic Falls in a small plane or staying in a bush resort in Botswana in the Okavango, a special place that should be the 9th wonder of the world? You cannot do all this in one trip. For those of you who have left South Africa and still want to see game, the choices are huge. Shopping for almost everything is a lot cheaper. For example, top of the range diamond and gold watches are still cheaper in South Africa than in America.
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Being a foodie, I love the seafood restaurants with my favourite dish being crayfish thermidor at a mere $30. What a treat! Wagyu steak is around $25 for a 250g steak - in NZ up to $120. You certainly do not need an overdraft to eat. Unfortunately eating at the best restaurants could add five to ten kilos to your weight but it’s worth it. I’m on my way back in March.
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Located at the Northshore Womens Specialist Centre in Auckland, Dr Stephen Kruger is dedicated to the highest quality of gynaecology services, with patient service to match. the practice SpecialiSeS in: • General Gynaecology including PAP smears • Heavy menstrual bleeding and period problems • Fibroids • Abnormal smears and colposcopy • Vaginal repairs • Post delivery vaginal repairs • Miscarriage and all early pregnancy issues • General Gynaecological surgery • Infertility Sadly, the majority of women who have cervical cancer diagnosed have not had a smear in the past 3 to 5 years. The greatest single reason when cervical cancer is diagnosed is that regular smear testing was not done. Call our practice nurse Wendy now to arrange your PAP smear and examination as part of your overall health care. IF yOu ARe exPeRIeNCING: • on-going pelvic pain • any unusual and/or persistent vaginal discharge, • bleeding between periods • bleeding after sexual intercourse • heavy vaginal bleeding • painful, uncomfortable sexual intercourse
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I am a strong proponent of the intrauterine contraceptive device or IUCD. These devices have come a long way since the era of the disastrous Dalkon Shields. There are 3 very good devices on the market with the first and second being the Mirena and its new cousin, the Jaydess. They both contain the progestogen hormone called levonorgestrel (52mg for the Mirena and 13.5mg for the Jaydess), with the Mirena lasting for 5 years and the Jaydess for 3. The hormone is slowly released and not only is it an excellent contraceptive but is also helpful for cycle control. I insert a large number of these and have had a vast amount of experience, particularly with the Mirena. They are a very sophisticated form of contraception with minimal side effects and are particularly useful in older women although they can be used for any age group, even teenagers. Inserting them is usually straightforward and there should be minimal discomfort. A copper device without hormones called a Multiload is also available. It does not improve cycle control but is an excellent contraception. It is also far less costly. For women thirty-five and older the IUCD should be considered as a top choice contraceptive. Long term progesterone can also be delivered via small implants under the skin called a Jadelle or as a deep intramuscular injection known as Depo-Provera. I believe this should be used with great caution as there are multiple side effects such as weight gain and bleeding. Fertility may also take a long time to return. Of course, this does not happen to everybody who uses it. A common side effect of the Jadelle is spotting. It also requires a small skin incision to insert it under the skin.
Outlined above are the choices available to you and I’m happy to discuss the best choice suitable for you. Call me on 09 479 9016 for an appointment. The South African
Radio Dukes Heritage Projects for 2015/16 By Ruthewaan Waggie
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t is with pride that we, the committee of Radio Dukes, announce that the first anniversary heritage projects have been a success.
Our projects began with the first official Maori welcome in Auckland of the Khoisan Chief Basil Mathys Coetzee, as well as a contingent of Cape Malay Klopse artists Gamat Meniers, Fuad Waggie and Dawood Moore. The Auckland City Dukes provided a traditional Klopse welcome. These are the outcomes of many hours of negotiations: • Official networking with Maori and Pacific Island community leaders as well as leading academics; • Bilateral indigenous cultural exchange and economic development projects; • Klopsa educational Institute in Auckland;
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• An indigenous Trans-Pacific ongoing educational template for all future dialogue between Maori and Khoisan; • Cultural links between Maori/Tongan/
Cook Island and Khoisan/South African first nation people; • Links between the first nation Indigenous people of Khoisan and that of Maori with Radio Dukes as the premier sponsors; • Future launch of the book ‘Hotnot’ by Chief Coetzee outlining Khoisan’s Philosophy/Genealogy; • Introducing Khoisan Chief Basil Coetzee to Maori and NZ academics; • Radio Dukes, Chief Basil Coetzee, Gamat Meniers, FuadWaggie and Dawood Moore participated in a historic first - NZ school outdoor pursuit and cultural exchange programme; • Promotion of a Maori/Khoisan socioeconomic project for 2016; • A bilateral Indigenous conference between Maori/Khoisan in SA in 2016.
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Beautiful T wharanui Photos by Sherelee Clarke of ALV Photography
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et on a remote peninsula, T wharanui Regional Park boasts some of the Auckland region’s most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands. T wharanui is New Zealand’s first open sanctuary integrating conservation, recreation and farming. Pest free habitat provides a safe home for threatened native wildlife. To help keep T wharanui free of pests please check your vehicle and belongings for stowaway pests before you visit. Dogs are prohibited at all times. There are four white sandy beaches on T wharanui’s north coast totalling 3 kilometres. The main beach is Anchor Bay which is approximately 360 metres of white sand and is in close proximity to picnic areas. It is an easy 70 - 80 metre walk from the main car park to Anchor Bay.
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PROPERTY CORNER Richard Pearce
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2015 Review and Property Outlook for 2016
A brief look back to 2014 During the previous year, ie during 2014, Auckland prices increased by around 12%, while the rest of the country recorded price growth of less than 5%.
powered by Corelogic, in the chart below shows large increases in house prices during 2015 in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga, and lower increases in the rest of New Zealand.
2015 Review The QV house price index for December,
Average House prices in the Auckland region stood at slightly over $930,000
during December 2015, with averages below $550,000 across most of the rest of the country. Property outlook for 2016 Jonno Ingerson, Director of Research, CoreLogic NZ Ltd commented on 11 January 2016 “Well, it finally appears as if Auckland growth is slowing down. . . . Auckland values increased by a measly 0.16% from November to December.” “Does this herald the bursting of Auckland’s bubble? I don’t believe so. I think Auckland values will dip a little for a few months then pick up again.” “My expectation is that we will see a more buoyant market outside Auckland in 2016. Sales volumes will be higher than last year and values will increase modestly.” Comment from author… From my perspective, Jonno’s comments above make perfect sense, although the dip may not materialise. You can read the full article by going to www.corelogic.co.nz. Disclaimer: The comments and opinions expressed above are my personal views and are NOT those of Barfoot & Thompson. The above is not intended as financial advice, and all persons should make their own decisions based on their personal circumstances and on advice from a number of sources.
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What’s On Diary SA Social on the Shore: First Friday: 5 February: 4 March: Browns Bay Bowling Club: All welcome: 6pm – 10pm: Cash bar: Bring a plate. New Arrivals: Monday 29 February: Tuesday 29 March: 100 Bush Road, Albany: 6 to 8pm: RSVP for catering purposes: 09 915 0100. CAIRO TO CAPE TOWN African Festival: Saturday: 12 March: Browns Bay Village Green: 10am-4pm. SANZ Golf: Last Sunday of the month: Contact: Cedric Braby: 027 4742264 or 09 478 9544: email cedric.braby@gmail.com. All welcome. Tuisnywerheid Day: Contact Veronica Turner: 021 250 8509: turner7@slingshot.co.nz. SA Bays Crafters: Tuesdays: 10.30-12.30pm: Contact: Wendy: 09 4769180. SA Christchurch: Contact: Nicole Auret: 021 2137 379: nicoleauret@hotmail.com. SA Mairangi Bay: Contact: Penelope Rijkaart-Berrington: 09 4265933. SA Christchurch: Contact: Linda Klok: info@sinzasa.org.nz. SA Wellington: Contact: Iegsaan Bennett: madiba@xtra.co.nz. SA Women in Wellington: Contact: Michele at michele.courage@gmail.com or Ginelle at sandartnz@gmail.com. SA Women Support East Auckland: Ronel Kleynhans: 021535085. SA Hamilton: Contact Angela Bridger: angelabridger@gmail.com. Saffas paying it forward NZ: Paulicia Oliver: 021 0828 7659: paulolivier36@gmail.com: RainBow Support Group Auckland: Contact: Felicity Bosch: 021 147 7151: felicityb48@gmail.com. SA Teens in NZ: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/348987868638001/
Our Winners Congratulations to the winners of our gift hampers sponsored by Mark Bower of Prep & Paint, Redbush Health and Beauty, Pinehill Butchery, East Coast Bays Dental, Bushman’s Grill, Planet Nails, MTF Vehicle Finance, The Meat Merchant, Kiwi Tots, ALV Photography and Authors Clare Erasmus and Ken Tracey Smit is happy with her gift. Smith.
Amanda de Villiers and her girls won the top gift hamper.
Tascha Haskins and her family enjoying the spoils.
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Our 2016 Rhino Book By Trevor Barrett – Wildlife Photographer
Susan and Trevor Barrett
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Samuel Nkomo
Walk for Rhino
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outh African Zelma Vermaak and Zimbabwean Samuel Nkomo are marching for the protection of rhino for the Southern African Fight for Rhino (SAFFR) organisation. It will be a gruelling walk from Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga to Madikwe Game Reserve in North West Province in March this year, a distance of 595kms. They will be engaging with the school children in the little villages around the Kruger and along the route to the Madikwe Game Park raising awareness about rhinos and raising funds. We thank you.
y wife, Susan, and I will be travelling to South Africa this year to help where we can with the crisis of rhino poaching. Last year we were offered a donation of a book to be published towards rhino awareness. We are planning to meet with several NGOs to establish content for the book as we feel it would be best to raise the issue of rhino poaching to local communities living around areas hardest hit by the crisis. The Divine Life Society based in Durban has donated the printing of the book with an order of 30,000 copies. This gift comes as a result of the photography we have donated to them over the past 25 years. We have identified a writer in Cape Town with a post doctoral in zoology who has writing experience for school textbooks. We will meet and establish a working group to plan and build the book with the writer. Our first meeting will be with the Black Mambas in the Hoedspruit area who work as an APU unit as well as working with rural communities and schools raising awareness through workshops adjacent to reserves hardest hit by rhino poaching. We are self funding from a small pension fund of ours and this will cover our personal costs for 2 months but any help towards extra printing, translation and writer fees would be great. If you have any contacts please let us know at whiteblackrhino@gmail.com.
Uncle Rhino to the Rescue! This tiny zebra foal had no way of escaping a slow death, trapped in this pool of mud. But just then help arrived in the shape of a burly but kindhearted rhino who got stuck in and lifted the little guy right out of the mud! "There you go, little feller!"
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Keep in mind that Air New Zealand fly to Buenos Aires 3 times a week and with all the action at the Olympics from 5 to 21 August this is a good opportunity to make plans to see a very interesting and fascinating part of the world. BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro - A tip: don’t drive here, use a cab, they give new meaning to bumper cars - Local restaurants are cheap and chicken and chips, the order of our first night -C orcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain were both MUSTS as well as the wonderfully bohemian area of Lapa and its beautiful Graffiti. - I guacu – breathtaking falls - Too soon we were off to Iguacu. These falls took my breath away. Beside the water drenching walk to see the falls the cruise underneath the falls was terrifying yet thrilling - Highly recommend the Recanto Cataratas Hotel– Thanks Janine! ARGENTINA Buenos Aires - Our stay in a welcoming self-contained flat in the Recolleta area - Recommend a half day tour to get your bearings - Cemetery at Recoleta and La Boca with its wonderful colours and obvious touristy appeal - One day Gaucho tour to a ranch with barbeque, dancing, horse riding and music. Bariloche - Cable car to the biggest snow fields in southern hemisphere. Blessed with snow too! - The self drive around the lakes and across the mountain was a top 10 for beauty and adrenalin - From here we crossed over Cruce Andino to Puerto Varas and I can highly recommend this 3 lake, 2 mountains crossing for awe inspiring beauty and fun. Don’t let the price put you off. PERU - One day only in Lima but had chicken and chips in a Tuscan design restaurant with beautiful friezes on the wall. - Next Cruz del Sur Bus Line to Nazca, value The South African
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