Plus Living+ Magazine, Canterbury Issue #3

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Stress out

Why you shouldn’t worry about worrying

Making the most of every day

An essential mindset to help you navigate modern life

8 tips which involve doing surprisingly little

Bang for your buck Getting more out of your money

Contents

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LIVING WELL AND AGEING GRACEFULLY IN A MODERN SOCIETY

The freedom a little organisation offers This issue of Plusliving takes a practical look at how impactful even a modicum of selforganisation can be.

The good news is getting more organised doesn’t need to be difficult. The piece ‘Making the most of every day’ includes productivity tips which involve doing surprisingly little, and ‘Keeping time on your side’ has simple ideas to help you stay on track time-wise.

We also look at how to make better decisions, delve into the benefits of being financially organised, and even if you’re concerned that you’re chronically unorganised, talk about why you shouldn’t really worry about it.

No matter how well planned your days may or may not be, our lead story ‘The power of gratitude’ can benefit anyone by reminding us all of an essential mindset perhaps needed now more than ever.

Enjoy.

JonathonTaylor

Editor

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Making the most of every day

How to make better decisions

Recognising online scams

The power of gratitude

Comfort to die for

Getting more out of your money

A South Island vineyard guide

Welcome to Plusliving – the magazine dedicated to living well and ageing gracefully in modern society. Aimed at the 50+ age group, you’ll find articles covering all aspects of contemporary life, including physical health and wellbeing, mental health and acuity, home life, working life and finances, technology, travel, self-improvement and more. Our aim is to provide information anyone can use, on any given day, so you can get more out of life.

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Self-Improvement

Making the most of every day

Eight productivity tips which involve little

In today’s fast-paced world, everyone appears to be action-orientated and being “busy” is worn like a badge of honour.

It’s easy to assume that doing as much as possible and filling every hour of the day is the best way to be productive. In fact, sometimes the opposite is true.

Robert Half New Zealand general manager Megan Alexander says “It’s not always about pushing ourselves to do more and more. Rather, global perceptions of productivity are changing to favour more flexible and people-centred work styles.

By encouraging rest periods and more flexible work options, people actually focused their attention more effectively. “They could produce just as much, often to a higher quality, and were more loyal to the organisations that gave them the flexibility to care about life outside of work.”

Finding yourself in a productivity rut? Megan shares eight productivity tips that everyone can adopt which involve doing surprisingly little.

1. A tired brain is a useless brain When considering how to be productive, think about how you can boost your energy levels. Rest plays a key part in this.

To give your brain a chance to recharge and avoid burnout and fatigue,

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try some age-old resting techniques. Some people love daytime naps (which may be restricted to weekends, depending on how progressive your workplace is), and others practice guided meditation on a daily basis.

2. Make switching off part of your daily routine Switching off from the online world sounds impossible these days, but it’s worth considering – at least in short bursts. We consume more information now than ever before simply because it’s right at our fingertips. However, this can mess with our brains.

Set some time aside at night to deliberately wind down and switch off, perhaps starting with a technology-free hour before bed. This has been proven to increase the quality of sleep and reduce insomnia, which in turn will do wonders for your productivity during the workday.

3. Manage email overkill That familiar pinging sound goes off and you feel the tension rise. You can no longer concentrate on the task at hand, instead you feel the pressure to reply to every email that’s beeped at you – and quickly. It’s time to manage your email program (and its incessant notifications), but if you think lessening your email time sounds unrealistic or unproductive, then think again.

Self-Improvement When thinking about time management tips and improving productivity, research has shown that establishing boundaries between emails, concentrating on other work and work-free time is a lesson in how to be productive.

Then you can set designated time to respond to emails when you’re in the right frame of mind, making better use of your time and creating more considered replies.

4. Hold off on making rush decisions At times it may feel like you are under pressure to make an immediate decision, like giving feedback on a piece of work or responding to a colleague about an internal situation.

Taking a bit of extra time to think about the solution and next steps can prevent a lot of back and forth in the long run. Assess the urgency of a situation and then decide appropriately.

5. Step back from technology frustration Technology is great when it works, yet there’s nothing more frustrating than a computer that’s frozen up or a software system that refuses to behave itself. Let alone someone suggesting that you “try turning it off and on again”.

Instead of getting wound up, try taking a few minutes to think calmly through a solution and take some deep breaths. It can save time and energy in the long run.

6. Don’t let emotions get the better of you It’s easy to act defensively when you receive an inquisitive email or when a colleague seems to be coming across offensively. Instead of reacting immediately, it’s wiser to step back and cool off. You’ll come back to it with a clearer and calmer head, which will only have a positive effect on your productivity levels.

7. Take advantage of the wealth of fantastic apps now available While technology can be a huge distraction during the day, it can help boost your productivity. It’s worth trying some productivity-boosting apps.

A couple of the most popular include Wunderlist (a new take on the old-fashioned to-do list) and Pomodoro (a timer to help you focus on one task at a time). And in keeping with the meditation suggestion, Headspace is a great resource to use to help make this a daily practice.

8. Use designated breaks to get out and exercise Getting angry, frustrated or overwhelmed by work or colleagues? It’s time to run or walk it out. Even half an hour of exercise a day, which can be done before or after work or during your lunch break, is great for your mind and motivation.

Getting outside is the best option if you can: fresh air boosts your mood and energy levels, which can be a great productivity boost during your workday.

“Doing nothing might sound like the fast track to wasting time, but it could be the answer to getting through that ever-growing to-do list. It’s worth a shot. After all, it won’t take much effort,” Megan says.

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Digital Marketing

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You’ve probably heard people talk about digital marketing, Google AdWords, online traffic, SEO and social media. Then on top of all that, you need to have a lead generating web presence with good traffic etc.

This can sound complicated – but it doesn’t have to if you talk to the right people.

Let’s start with the basics Right now there are people looking for a business just like yours.

However, if you don’t have AdWords, there’s a very good chance they’ve just clicked one of your competitors’ websites.

Most businesses would benefit from Google AdWords. It’s simple to set up, it’s fast, you set the monthly budget, and you can see the results immediately.

Included is a complimentary call tracking service to measure daily results, plus you get a monthly report that’s explained in as much detail as you like.

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Life & Style

Lifestyles

Tanah Pendant Light The Tanah Pendant Light brings lazy, beachside memories right into your home. Perfect for the dining room or living area, the light fixture is made of real cane and is delivered in a natural finish. The suspension is sold separately.

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SMEG BCC02 Automatic Coffee Machine SMEG’s sleek and stylish automatic coffee machine in taupe brings sophistication to any contemporary kitchen. This new number – just announced by SMEG last month in June – promises users it will ‘enjoy the elegance of essential design’.

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Piano Bar Stool This burnt orange bar stool from Satara brings the cocktail lounge vibe right to your home.

Its dark legs rest on trendy brass footrests with tipped feet. Available in both kitchen seat height (66cm) or bar seat height (75cm).

RRP: $1228 www.satara.com.au

Guggenheim Nightstand Inspired by the Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned Guggenheim Museum, this solid mahogany nightstand showcases classic lines and unique finishes – not to mention a secret drawer. This piece is ideal for those looking for a modern yet high class look for their bedroom.

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Chaves Multi-Functional Table This modern, multi-functional table from Portuguese brand A. Brito can transform in a number of ways to fit your needs, such as a low desk or a coffee table. When open, the lower table coverts to handy storage space, as well as drawers at the end of each table.

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Daily Life

Keepingontimeyour side

Most people have experienced “time regret” – that feeling of frustration over yet another day passing by without having made a significant dent in the ‘to do’ list.

3. Let messages wait Keeping a constant vigil on your email and voicemail can distract you from more demanding tasks and can end up occupying lots of time.

Schedule times throughout the day when you focus exclusively on messages. You’ll cut down on ongoing anxiety while making your responses less hasty and more useful.

Both work and home life are easily derailed by time-eaters such as meetings, ad hoc requests and the distractions enabled by technology – including email and mobile phones.

4. Rediscover single-tasking

Having difficulty meeting goals is a common problem both professionally and personally.

You can’t solve a technical challenge while talking on the phone, filing paperwork or planning for an upcoming event.

The situation can be greatly improved however, by making some simple adjustments.

When you’re occupied with something important, give the issue at hand your undivided attention so you do it right the first time.

The real secret to time management – and accomplishing objectives – is better self-management. Here are six tips that can help you take control of your day.

Fight the urge to multitask, which often impedes your ability to get already started tasks finished.

1. Analyse your schedule Where does your time really go? For the next week, make a point to write down what you do and when during either the work day, or when you have a lot of errands to run.

Examining how you spend a typical day will help you to identify when you are most productive and in what ways (or by whom) you are most often interrupted or distracted.

2. Create ‘time windows’ After you’ve determined what can be changed in your current schedule, develop an action plan.

Think about setting aside “time windows” for specific tasks, such as reviewing emails, making and returning phone calls, or doing those daily things the just need to be done.

Also, create a regular schedule that takes advantage of your body clock – if you are sharpest before lunchtime, schedule more difficult tasks for completion in the morning hours.

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5. Give yourself permission to ‘check out’ This is a good one for work, be it at an office or working from home.

If unnecessary interruptions tend to prevent you from completing important tasks, don’t be afraid to close the door, or advise your colleagues that you are off limits for the next few hours, so you can focus on your work.

6. Reward yourself Keeping to a schedule, no matter how personalised or flexible, is challenging because it takes discipline.

Give yourself credit for adhering to your agenda and accomplishing all “must-do-today” items.

Be realistic too – some days you will be more productive than others, so don’t worry if you get off track temporarily.

Ensure you also create a balanced schedule that makes the most effective use of your time while allowing you to do things for yourself.

Utilities

Get the real deal on your power Looking for a better deal on power? With many different providers to consider and their seemingly great incentives to sign-up, are some deals just too good to be true?

Here are the main pitfalls to be wary of.

Welcome gifts – you might get a free TV, or bill credit when joining, but you’ll probably be paying for it with higher base prices on your power and a contract. Watch out for hefty exit fees if you want out early.

Daily ‘free’ power – Sounds great right? But only if you’re prepared to put in the effort to increase your usage at just the right time each day to earn the reward. If not, best find a cheaper everyday rate elsewhere.

Bundling – Getting broadband with your power sounds convenient, provided you don’t mind your power company being a jack-of-all-trades.

Hopefully they’ll still have time to answer your call.

Consider Energy Online as the solution to all this confusion Competitive prices – Great prices on power and gas – not just when you join.

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Behaviour

Stress out

Why you shouldn’t worry about worrying

History is full of poets, philosophers and sages espousing the benefits of a positive disposition.

But it seems scientists disagree.

Why? Because it pays to worry a little bit - literally.

A study published in the Journal of Behavioural Decision Making in 2012 monitored 213 people’s behaviour in relation to a simulated gambling game.

The study found participants in a sad or worrisome mood were more likely to make logical bets they knew had a higher likelihood of winning, even after a series of losses.

Whereas positive, happy bettors were quicker and more likely to play what they knew was a riskier move. Their jovial outlook influenced them to make unpredictable decisions on gut feelings, despite the opportunity to play a logical bet.

The study shows you are more likely to make winning decisions while you are in an anxious, worried state of mind.

But these findings don’t just apply to gambling.

The positive effect of this negative feeling can impact all aspects of your life and in moderation, worry can work wonders.

Sometimes a negative attitude is actually beneficial trait to have because it allows you to look at a situation in a more realistic light.

Feeling worried means you are more likely to make a logical decision with a higher outcome of success, compared with your cheerful counterpart in the same situation.

Worry can be the side effect of a strong desire to achieve perfection.

And in the pursuit of perfection worry can prompt you to double check and even triple check your work.

Without worry there is a risk you can become complacent, a little too relaxed and more likely to make a mistake.

Under a moderate amount of worry you are capable of learning and remembering new information more effectively.

This is because the primary stress hormone, cortisol, improves learning and memory at moderate concentrations compared to low or high concentrations.

People who are more susceptible to worry consequently exhibit the following personality traits: Pros

• More attentive to detail • More motivated to work • More polite and attentive to others • Vigilant for risks and threats.

Cons

• Overcautious • Less creative • At risk of becoming too stressed • More closed minded.

In comparison, worry-free people exhibit these contrasting behaviours: Pros

• More creative • Form better relationships • Healthier • Willing to explore.

Cons

• Prone to overlooking threats and dangers • Open to unwise risks • More gullible • Lacking appropriate embarrassment or guilt.

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Garden City Accountants Family trusts, estate planning and applying for residential care subsidies can be stressful for all people involved.

Many people with a family trust have put their family home in it a long time ago, not fully understanding the implications of what they can and cannot do when selling the family home or leaving assets in the trust for future generations.

The way in which a family trust has been administered can impact on a person’s eligibility for residential care subsidies, as well as other government support. Sometimes the effects of actions taken decades earlier are not realised until it is too late. The Ministry of Social Development, who administer the residential care subsidy, will not only look closely at the history of your trust (including minutes and gift statements), but are likely to require adequate sets of financial statements that are suited to their criteria.

Having personally cared for her aging parents for more than a decade now, Mary understands the often difficult and painful decisions that need to be made as we get older. Decisions such as downsizing the family home, moving to residential and hospital care, safeguarding assets, and generally making sure that we, and the people we love, are looked after.

The years spent caring for her parents has helped Mary understand better the need for a caring, empathetic, and personal touch, when assisting clients in their options and the best way forward for them.

Whether people need help with family trusts, wills, estate planning or residential care subsidies, it is reassuring to know that Mary at Garden City Accountants can help. Her clients appreciate the commonsense and knowledgeable approach she takes to assisting them during times that can often be very stressful and difficult; especially if one partner requires residential or hospital care.

If you want help, or just want to know what your options are, give Mary Murphy at Garden City Accountants a call on 03 374 6343.

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Behaviour

How to make

better decisions

Consider both costs and benefits

Don't believe the hype

One factor we often forget is the 'opportunity cost'. When we do one thing, we can't be doing something else at the same time. It’s either or.

It's easy to be persuaded by vivid stories and ignore scientific evidence.

Look carefully at the information source and sample size – are you being manipulated?

When you watch TV, the benefits are relaxation and enjoyment – but the cost is that you can't use that same time to read a business book.

Therefore, force yourself to list the pros and cons.

Justify yourself When we think someone will check up on us, we make more mental effort, leading to better decision-making. Imagine you have to justify your decision to someone else. Would you still make that decision?

Distance yourself from the issue Our brains are influenced by our current emotions, which can impair rationality. Big decisions are better made after a good night's sleep.

Step back and consider the likely chain of events. What are the future implications of this decision?

Make fewer decisions Peter Drucker said effective executives do not make many decisions, they concentrate on making a few important ones. Make the big strategic decisions, rather than try to solve lots of little problems.

Do not make fast decisions. Make the right decisions that have the biggest impact.

What would Spock do?

Just reminding ourselves to think rationally helps us make better decisions. Consciously trying to think rationally will also help activate all the other techniques described here.

Y ou can choose who you use

If there is one thing that Cheryl Simes, director/lawyer at Kiwilaw, wishes more people knew, it is this: you do not have to use the lawyer who holds the will.

Before agreeing to anything, ask them for a clear estimate. Most charge from $1000 to $3000 just for probate, not counting the rest of the estate administration.

Based in Oxford (North Canterbury), Kiwilaw offers a no-nonsense, empathic approach to probate. With low overheads and advanced document automation that saves time, these savings are passed on to you - the client.

It really is straightforward. An initial no-obligation screening checks the will and any complications. If extra fees are required, you are told at that point. To go ahead, you answer a simple online interview. Courtready documents then arrive at your door, complete with instructions

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on what needs to be signed, how, where, and by whom, and how to send everything to the High Court for processing. Usually, Kiwilaw’s fee is $490 and you pay the $200 High Court fee direct.

Kiwilaw offers a unique online approach to create the legal probate documents you require.

Evolving from a lifetime’s interest in computers and systems, communications, and the law, not to mention Cheryl’s commitment to ‘doing things better’, Kiwilaw offers a unique online approach to create the legal probate documents you require. If there’s no will, no worries, the online process is similar but the documents are slightly different and cost a little more to prepare. But this is explained up front so there are no nasty shocks.

Following the loss of a loved one, Kiwilaw is there to make your legal paperwork easier, less expensive, readily accessible, and still legally accurate. With Kiwilaw there are no hidden costs.

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Behaviour

Theof power gratitude

An essential mindset to help you navigate modern life

A year and a half ago, the whole of Aotearoa (and indeed the wider world) stepped up for the first big Covid lockdown.

Together our nation united to face the largest health challenge facing the country since the First World War. Everyone has their own memories of getting through that first Level four Lockdown and for so many it marked a period of terrible change, even an end of an era.

While we never want to belittle the myriad challenges people around the globe have faced since, we are forever aware of the large body of scientific research demonstrating the psychological benefits of gratitude.

Tuning into what’s still good in our world (cognitive reappraisal) is a foundational skill for resilience.

Multiple studies have demonstrated the psychological benefits of noticing positive events, gratitude, mindful awareness, positive reappraisal, the use of personal strengths and acts of kindness during times of significant stress, and suggested the importance of these strategies for supporting people through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic (Waters et al, 2021).

grateful for, is such a powerful way of broadening our perspective and enabling us to cope in the face of uncertainty, challenge and change.

“The benefits of a grateful mindset and grateful orientation toward life would appear to be especially valuable in the midst of uncontrollable stress, such as that engendered by the coronavirus crisis,” reports Professor Lea Waters and colleagues from around the world in their paper on psychological strategies for ‘buffering, bolstering and building’ psychological health.

And so, we encourage you, your colleagues, your teams, families, whānau and communities to make an intentional effort to tune into the good at this time.

To pause and reflect, for a moment, on the magnificent job done by all the people involved with delivering essential services, on the extraordinary ways families coped with homeschooling, and the businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes doing their utmost to keep going.

Consider all those behind-the-scenes legends who keep New Zealand moving through adversity, never seeking the limelight or praise, and the massive contribution they make every day of the year.

We encourage you to take a moment to ponder, who is essential to you and your way of life?

It could be anyone involved in keeping your whānau safe and healthy, the food flowing, the power on, the rubbish collected. Or simply someone you can’t imagine facing the tough times without.

Gratitude is just one positive emotion that serves to buffer and bolster mental health in times of adversity and stress, aiding recovery from loss and trauma via widening perceptual field and allowing people to see the big picture (Vernon et al., 2009).

Questions you can ask yourself:

Kim Tay, director of online training from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience says, “There’s no doubt the past year has been tough, and we don’t want to diminish that, but wherever you are on the spectrum of how the pandemic has impacted you, taking a moment to notice what’s still good in your world, and particularly who you are

• Who stood up for you last year – at work or home?

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• Who are you grateful for?

• Who wouldn’t you want to live without?

• Who are you most proud of?

• Have you ever thought of thanking the people behind the essential services in some way?

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LH Design Elegant design adds value to a space in so many ways.

Lisa believes that good interior design reflects who you are as a person, and will work with you to bring together all the elements of a room to make each part complement another.

Lisa Hurley and her team at LH Design have been working in Canterbury homes for over 20 years, passionate to work with clients to make their spaces not only beautiful, but also functional.

Having a trained eye looking objectively at your home or workspace can help you avoid mistakes that can cost you in the long run.

With extensive experience in designing residential and commercial spaces, Lisa plays a key roll in your project. She is a seasoned project manager who focuses on the big picture as well as the critical details, in order to successfully coordinate all aspects of a project.

Lisa and her team at LH Design take immense pride in tuning into what you want, and will work with you to create a design brief that fits within your time-frame and budget.

Offering an extensive range of quality international brands to source your fabric from, LH Design will have you spoiled for choice in terms of great quality and a range of price options.

Using only the best local manufacturers and craftspeople to provide bespoke furniture designed to suit your space and style, LH Design also offer a full reupholstery service to give old furniture a fresh new look.

Clients of LH Design value their ability to foresee issues and resolve them quickly so that the transformation of their home remains a positive and exciting experience.

Lisa believes that good interior design reflects who you are as a person, and will work with you to bring together all the elements of a room to make each part complement another.

Let the professionals at LH Design bring your vision to life.

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Legalities

Keeping your will up to date Your will should not be a document which you write once and never look at again. As life changes, your will may need to reflect this.

Wills should be reviewed every three to four years, so that you ensure you have included, or in some instances excluded, benefactors.

For instance, if a spouse dies or more grandchildren have been born, these are times to take another look at your will to make sure it is a true reflection of the legacy you want to leave.

Remember, that your last will and testament is the legal document that has your final wishes. It is the instructions that will be left for your executor to carry out and really needs to accurately reflect what you have and who you want to leave it to.

There have been instances where an ex-spouse has forgotten to remove their former husband or wife from the will. This has resulted in shock and anger from children at an already stressful time and lengthy and costly court battles to rectify the situation.

A living will The Public Trust website also advises that if your medical situation changes then it is a good time to consider a living will.

“A living will, also called an “advance directive”, states what medical care you should be given if you become physically or mentally unable to decide.

You might want to make a living will saying you should or shouldn’t be resuscitated or that you want life support turned off in certain circumstances.

“Medical professionals can’t ignore an advance directive unless there are reasonable grounds to doubt its validity.”

It is relatively easy to update your will. Your lawyer or a Public Trust representative can assist you with this process.

• • • • You may have inherited heirlooms from a family member since writing • your original will and you may want to make sure you leave those • precious family keepsakes are passed on to a member of your family.

• It can also include such things as funeral arrangements including burial • wishes, so it is important to get them on the will so there is no confusion. • If you have inherited money or assets, gone into or sold a business or your financial situation has drastically changed, these are times when you should review your will.

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Money Matters

Bang for your buck

Getting more out of your money

Should you live for today or for tomorrow? Should you take a holiday on a Pacific Island or pay off the car loan?

When it comes to managing your money, it is hard to find the right balance and there is no absolutely right or wrong answer. The right answer for you depends primarily on what your priorities are.

Most people earn between $1 million and $2 million in their lifetime, but manage to save very little of what they earn. The problem is not our income, it’s what we spend.

an emergency cash fund, paying off your home mortgage as soon as possible and establishing a long-term savings plan.

That may sound difficult right now, but the best way to start managing your money is to draw up a budget. Your budget will consist of your income, your expenses including fixed and variable costs, and discretionary spending.

Remember that in the long run even the fixed costs like your house and car are choices that you make and if they cost too much, you can change that. How much you spend on the discretionary items is also your choice, which means that how much you have left over for saving is entirely your decision.

So how can we make the most of what we earn?

Five key principles to stick to: • • • • •

Take control of your money and control your life Spend less than you earn Set aside a percentage of every dollar of your income and live off the rest Let time and compound interest work for you Invest in yourself — especially your skills and qualifications.

In practice, this means paying off debt and focusing on saving.

According to the IFA, this includes joining a subsidised superannuation scheme such as KiwiSaver, paying off high-cost short term debt, creating

Money management tips: • • • •

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Watch your cash expenses — cash from ATMs can add up very quickly Beware of luxuries dressed as necessities How much you buy is a choice; e.g., clothing Aim to spend no more than 90 percent of your income – this allows you to pay for some of the big-ticket items Beware of spending creep as your income rises Give yourself a credit card haircut Never spend more than $100 on anything without taking 48 hours to think about it.

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Technology

Recognising online scams

– what to watch out for

According to the 2019 Annual Report from Netsafe, nearly $23 million was reported as lost to scammers.

There were 16,355 scam reports with 2,343 scams involving financial losses.

The best way to protect yourself is to be aware that scams exist and understand the common tactics used to open up your wallet and spill your information.

What are some of the most common types of scams on the internet?

You may have encountered some without even realising it.

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Phishing scams Phishing, or the fraudulent practice of posing as a reputable company to obtain personal information like passwords and credit card numbers, can happen to anyone. It can be someone posing as your bank, your Netflix account, or even an alternative email of yours.

Example: You open your emails to see your bank requesting you log in to check on suspicious activity on your account. The log in page looks exactly like it does on your online banking app!

However, when you click on the email sender, the email looks a little bit strange. When you look at the domain name (the part of the email address after the @ symbol), it misspelled the name of the bank.

If this is the case, contact your bank independently from details on the back of your card or from an independent search you can trust.

sending gifts. A lot of times they can take months to establish this trust and may even pretend to book flights to come visit but don’t actually come because of some excuse or another.

Example: One of the most common romance scams is pretending to have a personal emergency that requires a lot of money, like an ill family member or that the scammer is stranded somewhere without credit cards. They’ll then ask for money (or even manipulate the victim into offering it).

Shopping scams A lot of online sellers are legitimate, but some scammers set up fake websites to rip off shoppers trying to find the best bargains.

These websites can use modern layouts and designs, even having a “.co. nz” domain name to make it seem like an actual New Zealand business.

Romance scams Through dating websites, apps, and even social media, dating scammers reach out pretending to be prospective partners. They take advantage of people using emotions to lure you in to giving them money, gifts or personal details.

A lot of romance scammers catfish people, or use fake pictures and details, and make up online profiles to lull people into a false sense of security.

The scammer will go to great lengths to gain their victim’s trust and to keep them romantically interested, from professing their love and even

Other times, the business even advertises on your Facebook or Instagram page, giving it an extra air of legitimacy.

Often, the fake website’s biggest draw are really discounted prices.

The victim can either receive a knock off item or no item will ever come through the mail.

One of the biggest giveaways of a shopping scam website is they ask the customer to pay via money order or wire transfer. Legitimate companies will offer a secure payment option like credit/debit card, PayPal, and POLi payments.

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Home Improvement

Wall to wall

choices

For many homeowners, the different walls that make up their homes are blank canvases used to create a sense of familiarity.

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Home Improvement There are many ways to fill these vertical spaces, but before you pick out your photos and wall décor, how are you going to surface the walls?

The first instinct for many of us in New Zealand is to reach for the white paint. Using the same white paint throughout a rental property is expected, but it’s a bit drab when a house is absentmindedly doused in it.

It says: ‘yeah, this place is just one rung on my way up the property ladder’. Even if it’s true, that doesn’t really translate to ‘home sweet home’ does it?

Plus, it’s a shame to leave so much potential untapped. Sometimes we go for the safe choice because we don’t want to have to think about all of the possibilities.

Brainstorming, however, is half the fun. With new technologies available to us the options are practically endless. Of course, it doesn't stop with paint, there’s wallpaper too.

Playing with paint A bucket of paint is a portal to colours galore. Paint can be altered to match or complement the statement piece in your room, whether it’s a bold, hot pink couch or the intricate pattern of a family heirloom, faded with time.

Paint doesn’t have to be applied in any one way either. Different techniques, patterns and finishes can add visual interest as well.

On the flip side, it’s important to remember that painting is a process. There’s the prep work, primer and dry times to consider before applying your new paint colour.

Overenthusiastic and eager to get their colour choices on the wall, DIYers often have their bubbles burst when their paint job doesn’t turn out the way they’d hoped after skipping necessary preparations.

Wondering about wallpaper Gone are the days of pasting wallpaper onto the wall. Nowadays DIYers have the choice between pasting wallpaper or adhesive wallpapers.

Also, homeowners can further personalise their wallpaper choice with high resolution photos which can be blown up to fit the wall space.

Patterns and textures are easily integrated into a space with wallpaper available in a variety of colours and materials like paper, vinyl, fabric and more.

Nevertheless, whether pasting or adhering wallpaper, wrinkles and misalignment show up easily. Also, hanging photos and wall décor is a bigger decision since holes aren’t patched in the same way as paint. Also, wallpaper, like paint, requires proper preparation before application.

Decisions, decisions It’s not so much about which one is superior, but which is right for the space you’re creating. Both have their pros and cons, but who said you had to choose one or the other?

With the use of paint and wallpaper samples, you can really make a statement by using a bold wallpaper for a feature wall and then paint the other walls with a colour found in the wallpaper to create a cohesive look.

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From residential new builds and townhouses, to complex architectural designs – HBI Interior Plastering have got you covered!

HBI Interior Plastering is committed to finishing each project to the highest possible standard using quality materials and workmanship.

Based in Christchurch, you can bet HBI have spent a significant amount of time on earthquake repair jobs, and also have experience completing insurance repair work.

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What sets HBI Interior Plastering apart from others, is their meticulous attention to quality and detail.

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If you are searching for professional and highly-skilled plasterers, look no further than HBI Interior Plastering.

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Garden Life

10 TIPS FOR A THRIVING LAWN

Green with envy If you haven’t begun preparing your lawn for the warmer months, now is the time to start. The experts from Kennards Hire have produced 10 handy tips to make sure that your lawn leaves your neighbours green with envy.

1. Do a good scan of your yard and remove any sticks. Rake up any

leftover autumn leaves so that your lawn is receiving maximum sunlight and oxygen.

2. Make sure all of your lawn care equipment is in good working order.

3. Aerating your lawn will reduce soil compaction and increase air

circulation. A well aerated lawn will become more efficient in absorbing rain and irrigation water, instead of it just running off the surface.

your lawn more than one third of its height, as this may expose your lawn to disease and the lingering weather extremes of winter.

7. Grass clippings are a form of organic fertiliser and a great way to

keep your lawn healthy. By using a mulching mower and returning the grass clippings to your lawn you are essentially retuning 15 percent more nutrients back into your soil.

8. The key to a healthy lawn in summer is a deep root system. To

4. Testing your lawn’s pH levels will establish how acidic or alkaline

9. There is nothing worse than a patchy lawn that is riddled with

your soil is. This will help you to determine the condition of your soil, and what your soil may require to nourish and sustain a healthy lawn.

5. If your lawn is suffering from any dead patches or is a bit sparse

in some areas, this is the perfect time to sow some new seed for spring. Remove dead grass and fill with loose soil, then sow your seed. Make sure you use the same seed as the rest of your lawn.

6. Until spring really starts to kick in, keep your cutting height high

create a deep lawn root system, you need to train the grass roots of the lawn to search deeper for water. This is done by reducing the time between watering, and increasing the duration that you irrigate. weeds. Hire a spray unit and use a Bindii and broad leaf herbicide to apply directly to the weeds.

10. Grass grows fastest in the warmer months, so decreasing your

cutting height down to 2.5cm won’t affect it too much. During cooler months, grass grows much slower so it’s a good idea to raise your cutting height a little so as not to damage it.

and begin evening the length out. Make sure that you don’t cut

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Joinery

QUALITY KITCHENS AND JOINERY TO SUIT ALL STYLES AND BUDGETS Here at The Joiner Shop we pride ourselves on providing quality joinery to suit all budgets.

We design, manufacture and install a wide range of joinery including kitchens, wardrobes, laundry and bathroom joinery, stairs and much more.

We are locally owned and operated and have proudly been serving the Kaikoura district community and further afield for the last 20 years. We can help you refine your ideas to provide the best practical solution for your home or project.

Our joinery is not mass produced and our cabinetry and timber joinery is made right here in our workshop in Kaikoura.

We can also help with other aspects of your new build or renovation, be it garage doors, internal doors or glass showers. So contact us today to get your project underway.

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Welcome to Canterbury Roof Painting Ltd Canterbury Roof Painting services all of Christchurch and most of Canterbury, and will provide you a complete professional service – from the initial inspection right through to the final clean up.

Many home owners take their roof for granted, and probably do not give much thought to the condition their roof is in. If the protective coating on your roof is worn, faded, delaminating (peeling) - you need to take immediate action to stop the elements causing serious and potentially costly damage. A roof repaint is typically a quarter (or less) of re-roofing prices.

If you are selling your property, the aesthetics of a newly painted roof can also be very appealing, particularly if you have a faded Colorsteel roof that is very visible from the ground.

The First Step: When you have recognised that there are some potential issues with your roof and decided you are going to repaint, experienced staff at Canterbury Roof Painting will visit your site and inspect your roof.

We will then provide you with an honest report outlining any defects, damage, potential risks and a course of action required to rectify any issues.

The Next Step: Post-inspection, you will receive a detailed written report and free no-obligation quote outlining the on-site inspection and any costs relating to rectifying any issues. Included will be specifications regarding preparation and paint application.

Job Completion: Once your project is complete, your property will be cleaned and you will be asked if you are completely satisfied with your experience and the job completion. We do strive to complete our roofs to an extremely high standard, both in our workmanship and our onsite etiquette. As we say, your home is your castle and we will treat it with the utmost respect it deserves.

Canterbury Roof Painting only uses leading paint brands such as Wattyl, Resene, and Dulux. These companies all carry 12–15-year product warranties with paints designed specifically for New Zealand’s fluctuating climate.

We also provide a wide variety of spray applications, such as garage doors, spouting and gutter systems, fences, commercial buildings, exterior and interior residential homes, desks and more.

We also offer options for commercial work, schools and farm outbuildings etc.

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Architecture

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Architecture

Comfort to die for Shark House boasts bold, geometric angles, unlike most of the traditional boxy homes dotting the Christchurch suburban landscape.

Angular planes and crisp lines overlap and converge in a series of vanishing points that twist around the façade as if the building is forever in motion.

No surface is perpendicular to any other yet the offset faces and acute edges of seamed steel come together with engineered precision.

Its dramatic design by First Light Studio draws inspiration from the clients’ love of European supercars – specifically the all-powerful Maserati.

The inside plays with contrasting materials that create a warm, inviting effect – textured concrete walls embrace rich timber interiors.

Black steel accents offset different textures and colours to connect it all together seamlessly. As First Light Studios puts it: “Monochromatic city slickness plays off against the rich colour and warmth of natural materials.”

First Light Studios director, Nick Officer says, “This house is indeed a building of dualities: it’s entirely static construction of solid surfaces manage to achieve a dynamic fluidity, sculpted inside and out with hard and durable materials that look soft, tactile and malleable.”

This high-end, sculptural geometry takes contemporary homes to another level – a family home anyone could sink their teeth into.

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Home Improvement

HomePlus

Christchurch owners Murray and Leigh Hartley and their team, provide custommade home improvement solutions for private homeowners, building companies, developers, and commercial enterprises in the Canterbury area.

The full range of HomePlus products are available and displayed at the HomePlus Christchurch store, with knowledgeable staff available to answer queries. We offer our customers an extensive selection of home enhancement solutions for both indoor and outdoor living. From transforming your wardrobe organisers with a wide range of shelving and hanging options or getting more use out of your outdoor entertaining area with a louvre roof, retractable awning or sunshade. We offer different styles and varieties to suit each client’s needs and budgeting requirements.

With summer just around the corner now is the time to be thinking about keeping the insects and bugs out. We offer a full range of insect and security screens, doors and windows to allow fresh air

and natural light to stream into your home, creating a brighter and more spacious feel to your surrounds without the worries of keeping unwanted guests out. The Venette pleated retractable screen door or window is a stylish, architectural solution, blending seamlessly into its surrounds. The Venette, along with all our products can be custom-made to fit most window and door joinery.

HomePlus has a comprehensive product range including Fencing and Gates, Balustrades, Awnings, Roller Blinds, Louvre Roofs, Showers, Wardrobes, Security Screens, Insect Screens, and Roller Shutters. Each of our products is a solution and we pride ourselves on going the extra distance for our customers.

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Coastal Motor Lodge Nestled away in the breath-taking scenery at the gateway of the Coromandel Peninsula, Coastal Motor Lodge is a four-star Motel located five minutes from Thames town centre.

Accommodation is set amongst beautiful lush grounds directly opposite the Hauraki Gulf, which provides a convenient base camp to those endeavouring to explore the Coromandel peninsula. There is a great selection of quality accommodation choices on offer, including elevated sea-view studio chalets, a family room, access rooms and kiwi cottages.

The Lodge has a BBQ and outdoor eating area for motel guests to enjoy.

The Coastal Motor Lodge also caters to businesses who require a home away from home for valued employees.

In-house services: • Washing machine and dryer • Sky satellite tv • Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Daily room servicing • Household amenities

Guests that visit the Coastal Motor Lodge are enchanted by the native fauna and flora which can be spotted around the surrounding area and on the many stunning walks in the area. From the beach to bushwalks, guests will certainly find that there is plenty to occupy them during their stay.

What’s more, the Hauraki Gulf on the door step of Coastal Motor Lodge is a great snapper fishing area. The mussel farms North of Thames are where the snapper love to hang out and feed on the mussels. Several Charter boat operators will take you on half or full day trips with rods and bait included. Located just 45 minutes from the Coastal Motor Lodge, The Coromandel Mussel Kitchen is also a must stop off if you enjoy fresh mussels from the Coromandel mussel farms.

So, if you would like to tick the Coromandel off your bucket list, be sure to book the Coastal Motor Lodge for your next holiday!

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Coastal Motor Lodge is a four star

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Destinations

Let’s wine about it

A South Island vineyard guide breaking down one of New Zealand’s biggest export industries

Compared to the rest of the world, the wine industry in New Zealand is small but mighty. Accounting for one percent of total world wine production by volume, the industry export value is $1.8 billion as of 2020.

It’s still competitive with our English-speaking counterparts, though – for example, our neighbour and closest ally, Australia has an estimated retail market of $NZ834 million compared to our $655 million.

Within the New Zealand wine scene, the South Island is full of powerhouse regions and wineries that rival some of the best in the world, boasting some of the largest and most notable wine regions in the country.

Marlborough Home to 90 percent of New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc plantings, the Marlborough region accounts for by far and by large the highest producing vineyard area, as well as total wine production throughout the country. This is the flagship region that put New Zealand wine on the international stage.

For the total of 39,935 hectares of vineyards across New Zealand, Marlborough alone takes up 27,808 producing hectares – Sauvignon Blanc accounts for 25,160 hectares of all the country’s plantings. That’s 63 percent of all of our wine in just Sauvignon Blanc.

It’s no wonder when you hear about New Zealand wines abroad, the first image some people think of is a cheeky Sav on a blazing hot day.

Wineries that typically spring to mind are Cloudy Bay, Villa Maria, and Wither Hills. Oyster Bay also does well internationally, with its Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir taking home medals in both the United States and the UK.

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Nelson While Nelson’s wineries only account for three percent of New Zealand’s total wine production, the region has high quality wines that aren’t beholden to any variety. From Pinot Noir to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc to Aromatics, Nelson also has a funky mix of other varieties on offer.

If you wanted to experience the full spectrum of a Nelson’s wineries in one day, the region’s compressed size (the vineyards have a total of 1,102 producing hectares) gives you the ability to visit most of Nelson’s wineries in a day.

Himmelsfield Vineyard in particular has a rich history that echoes much of Nelson’s – the region’s vines have been cultivated by German settlers since the mid-1800s, and Himmelsfield Vineyard founder, Beth Eggers is the fifth-generation German descendant of immigrants who landed in Upper Moutere nearly 150 years ago.

North Canterbury One of New Zealand’s newer wine regions with its first production established in 1978, the North Canterbury region still turns heads with wines regularly achieving critical acclaim.

A change from the top of the south’s Sauvignon dominance, North Canterbury’s largest variety is Pinot Noir – 423 hectares worth – closely followed behind by Sauvignon Blanc at 394 hectares, among other varieties that make up a total of 1,369 producing hectares at 2 percent of total NZ wine production.

Fiddler’s Green Vineyard & Bistro in particular, located in Waipara, is known not only for its fine wines but also for its high-class food and dining experience. Its namesake refers to 19th century maritime folklore about an afterlife for sailors with a fiddle that never stops playing and wine that never stops flowing.

When talking about North Canterbury wines, establishments such as Black Estate and Sherwood Estate are also often brought up.

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North Otago A subregion of the Waitaki Valley, North Otago still catches a lot of attention for its tiny size and young age. Only with 59 producing hectares and less than one percent of New Zealand’s total wine production, a handful of passionate and inventive producers have put it on the scene, its first plantings done in 2001.

Much like its neighbour in Central Otago, the subregion’s largest producing variety is Pinot Noir, but there’s also a good mixture of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewürztraminer produced, among other white varieties.

Central Otago Queen of the Pinot Noir, Central Otago is New Zealand’s third largest producing vineyard area at 1,930 hectares. Its flagship variety accounts for over 75 percent of its plantings; Pinot Noir takes up a total of 1,555 producing hectares.

Beyond some of the world’s best Pinot Noir, Central Otago also comes up with plenty of vivid white wines, such as Pinot Gris.

It’s the lowest point in the world that is hospitable to growing grapes – beyond it, you can’t grow anything. There are plenty of subregions within the Central Otago area to cater to this fact, from Bannockburn to Cromwell, from Wanaka to Alexandra.

Each subregion has its own distinctive style and flair within it, with Gibbston producing wines typically light yet intense while Cromwell is known for its silky and rich wines.

One of the most famous wineries in the region is Two Paddocks, in no small part due to the fact that its owned by award-winning actor Sam Neill. Other well known wineries include Mt Difficulty and Valli Gibbston.

Food pairing with South Island wine styles Sauvignon Blanc: This fresh and zingy wine complements seafood, as well as nice citrus and vinaigrettes.

Pinot Noir: This rich and deep wine goes well with savoury dishes as well as gamier meats, like quail, duck, veal and venison.

Riesling: This fruity wine complements drier salads and light seafoods, as well as white meats like chicken.

Pinot Gris: This well-balanced wine goes well with pork and white-sauced pastas, as well as white meats and seafood.

The figures referred to in this article come from New Zealand Wine’s textbook and annual reports. To view more data about New Zealand’s vineyards, vintages and more, visit www.nzwine.com.

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Cuisine

World Cuisine Looking for a caterer offering designer menus with international flavours and dietaries inclusive?

Look no further than World Cuisine, a professional team with over 30 years’ experience specialising in international hospitality; catering; functions, a la carte, fine dining and events.

Having spent 12 years working Internationally, setting up & running a successful cooking school Yacht Chef International in Antibes, Cote d’ Azure in Southern France, the time came to make the move home for my family.

During my time travelling the world as an International private Chef, I had so many amazing adventures & have always enjoyed sharing these with my family & friends. I want to share them with you, so I am now adding stories, recipes & videos to my website. Come & take a journey with me, let your taste buds do the travelling, experience a world of flavours & cultures.

Book World Cuisine, my amazing team to come & cater for you, we offer a variety of options from platter deliveries of morning & afternoon teas to full catered functions & try our fun party in home cooking lessons.

World Cuisine is an eco-conscious, sustainable, dietary conscientious catering company. Yes, we actually have these things in our everyday ethos & specialise in developing menus inclusive of these necessities.

The passion for great food is what we are about. I’ve researched, created recipes and made dairy and gluten free options for nearly 30 years. As specialists in this area, we endeavour to source our products locally ensuring that they are free ranged/farmed, sustainable, and free from any modifications, preservatives or engineering, to align with our high standard and professional services.

We understand how stressful the organisation of events can be so let us help you.

Contact us today for all your catering needs.

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Roofing

Metalcraft Roofing A roof is not just a roof, something the team at Metalcraft Roofing knows all too well.

The nationwide company has been manufacturing innovative and stylish metal roofing and cladding products for the residential and commercial markets since the 1950s.

Today the company operates 12 branches throughout the country and has firmly established itself as New Zealand’s largest and mostestablished privately owned building product rollformer and installer, offering an extensive range of longrun roofing profiles, lightweight metal tiles and rainwater system solutions.

Metalcraft Roofing offers a wide range of metal roofing and cladding options, which are all backed by solid manufacturing and installation warrantees. Its roofing and rainwater systems are manufactured from New Zealand Steel, Galvsteel®, Zincalume®, Colorsteel®, Endura® and Colorsteel® Maxx®.

Metalcraft’s primary niche product is its Espan® profile, which has been designed for style and performance and features

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high ribs, creating defined shadow lines and providing superior weather performance.

Another new product for Metalcraft Roofing is its Kāhu® roofing and cladding profile, which can add elegance, strength and style to any residential or commercial project. Kāhu® is designed for roofs with a 3° minimum pitch and as both horizontal and vertical wall cladding.

They also manufacture the Metalcraft Fencing system which is a high quality, attractive and cost-effective fencing solution suitable for domestic, rural and industrial applications. Metal fencing is virtually maintenance free and does away with the need to repaint.

Gates are available to complement the Metalcraft Fencing system.

Metalcraft fencing is designed for easy assembly and installation which makes it perfect for the home DIY handyman.

Metalcraft Roofing manufactures and installs a range of high-quality products, including: • metal roofing and cladding • metal tiles • metal guttering and spouting • steel purlins, girts and tophats • metal fencing • PV solar solutions • metal insulated panels.

For more information check out their website www.metalcraftgroup.co.nz or ring 03 349 7350 and speak with one of the team who love to talk about their products.

• Longrun Roofing • Metal Cladding • Metal Tile Roofing • Fencing • Metal Insulated Panels • Solar Panels • Structural Products

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Society & Investment 113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi Ph: 03 327 7884 Membership $30 per year 1st April – 31st March

The Kaiapoi Club & M.S.A is an affiliated club situated in the heart of Kaiapoi, offering a great range of dining, social, entertainment, facilities and groups.

The Kaiapoi Club is formally known as the Kaiapoi Working Mens Club & M.S.A which holds a Permanent Charter and is affiliated to Clubs New Zealand (Inc) and therefore we welcome members from other affiliated Clubs throughout New Zealand and Australia.

Situated in the heart of Kaiapoi and offering the following: • Two Large Open Area Bars (featuring regular entertainment) • Bistro (Mon & Tues Closed, Wed – Sun Open 12pm) • Function and Meeting Rooms • Bottle Store (Members Only) • TAB (Full Service) • Pool and Snooker Tables • 18 Gaming Machines • Sky Television

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Kaiapoi Club Kaiapoi Club is an affiliated club situated in the heart of Kaiapoi, offering a great range of dining, social, entertainment, facilities and sporting groups.

The club was formally known as the Kaiapoi Workingmens Club, which holds a Permanent Charter and is affiliated to Clubs New Zealand (Inc) and, therefore, we welcome members from other affiliated clubs throughout New Zealand and Australia.

The club is situated in the heart of Kaiapoi and offers the following facilities: • Two large open area bars (featuring regular entertainment) • Bottle store (members only) • TAB (full service) • Sky television • Pool and snooker tables • 18 gaming machines • Bistro • Function and meeting rooms.

Functions Within the Kaiapoi Club we have two function areas, which are available to host weddings, conferences, birthdays or any special occasion.

These rooms are available to members and non-members of the club. Catering is provided with an extensive menu selection to suit any occasion with endless options.

Full bar facilities are available in the Riverview Lounge and Riverview Restaurant with a beverage list that can be tailored to suit your needs.

Bar Hours 11:00 am till 10:00 pm Mon to Thurs 11:00 am till 11:00 pm Fri and Sat 11: 00 am till 8.30 pm Sun Bistro Hours Closed Mon and Tues 12:00 noon for Lunch 5:00 pm for Dinner Wed to Sun

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Woolston Auto Surgery At Woolston Auto Surgery, we are your one stop shop for all things automotive.

Located at 693 Ferry Road in the heart of Woolston Village, Woolston Auto Surgery 2014 Ltd is a modern complex business, set up to provide efficient servicing and repairs on all types of vehicles.

Our friendly team of technicians have vast experience on older and newer vehicles. The team have six hoists and specialist equipment to enable prompt, cost effective repairs, servicing and WoFs. Our other services include, car servicing, VTNZ Warrant Of Fitness, full mechanical repairs, Diagnostic scanning, auto electrical, super lube, oil change and oil filter, auto electrical repairs, cambelts, batteries as well as full tyre service and brand new tires- we really do it all!

We have been offering a great vehicle repair and maintenance service for years. Our professional and experienced mechanical team make their best efforts to offer a high class of service within a reasonable price.

We have the best team who can help you in keeping your vehicle in top condition. From repairing, changing the damaged parts, cleaning to polishing and much more, we can easily manage the work in the best possible manner.

Our mechanics are trained, experienced, and have great skills to offer the best vehicle repair service. You can also hire us for a mobile vehicle repair service. We can fix any kind of issue related to your automobile efficiently.

We have garnered huge recognition for providing quality car repair services in Woolston Village and surrounding areas in New Zealand at the best prices.

No work will be undertaken without your consent, so there will be no nasty surprises along the way, and that’s our personal guarantee.

Furthermore, you’ll drive away with a 12-month guarantee on all new parts and workmanship. Being MTA assured we work to the highest professional standards.

• Car Servicing

• Oil change and oil filter

• Super lube

• VTNZ WoF Inspections

• Auto Electrical repairs

• Cambelts

• Full mechanical repairs

• Auto electrical

• Batteries

• Diagnostic scanning

• Full tyre service & new tyres

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Property Developement

Dream Doors We believe a beautiful kitchen creates a place for family and friends to gather with love.

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03 338 1081 | 027 338 1081 10A/1 STARK DRIVE, WIGRAM, CHRISTCHURCH

Adrian Kay has owned and operated Dream Doors Christchurch since 2012.

Dream Doors Christchurch has won the Dream Doors New Zealand Franchisee of the year, every year from 2013. Dream Doors Christchurch also won the prestigious Westpac Franchise Association of New Zealand “Franchisee of the year – Home Services” in 2017.

Dream Doors specialises in renovating and replacing kitchens as well as designing for new builds.

We understand the importance of creating a fabulous and functional space in the heart of your home for you and your family. Spending time together is one of the greatest investments you can make.

Something amazing happens when you prepare and share food.

Whether you require our facelifting approach to modernise your

kitchen, with new benchtops, doors and drawer’s fronts, or you require new cabinetry and layout, we will work with you to achieve your needs within your budget. We will present you with a wide range of NZ made beautiful, quality product choices, and guide you through the decision-making process.

The Dream Doors team prioritise keeping disruption to a minimum for you and your family, with facelifting services often completed within one or two days. With an experienced and dedicated team, we are the trusted choice for your kitchen requirements.

Adrian and his team of skilled tradesman take great pride in their work and are ready to help you make your new kitchen or kitchen renovation dreams come true. So, what are you waiting for? Get in contact with us today to supply all your kitchen renovating needs.

New and replacement driveway, patio and path specialists Your concrete experts with over 60 collective years’ of experience.

CKC offers complete concrete and hardscaping packages, as well as excavation, kerbing, and all concrete finishes including: • Exposed Aggregate • Coloured Concrete • Plain Concrete • Stamped Concrete • Infill using colour and stencilling

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Our experienced teams have the skills required to add eye-catching value to your new, or existing build.

We can advise you of all the options available and latest trends with a free on-site consultation and quote.

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Building Services

A company you can depend on Bruce Hallinan prides himself on being a builder and a company that people can rely on.

With a wealth of experience covering timber, concrete and steel, Bruce always knew he would eventually own his own business, so post-Covid he did just that, and Brucey The Builder was formed.

“After 20 years it was time for me to form my own path forming Brucey the Builder and BJ Hallinan and Sons Limited with a goal to provide the best service I can by showing up and being honest.”

Bruce has already been a part of some significant projects including restoration of The Sign of The Takahe, The Arts Centre and the deconstruction and stabilisation of The Provincial Chambers.

Offering residential home maintenance, renovations as well as shop fit outs and residential repairs, Bruce’s success comes down to always following through on what was decided on, from conception to completion with the client.

“It’s about turning up whether it is a big or a small job, having an amazing group of subbies that make the whole process a pleasant experience, and trying to keep within a budget with a shortage and rising costs of materials.”

Other key projects Bruce has been involved in are steel frame one or twobedroom tiny homes with colour steel roofs and shadow clad exterior cladding, main lounge and open plan kitchen and bathrooms which have a shower, bath, toilet and vanity in each unit which can be designed to suit clients’ needs, and homes that can be built on site or transported.

Some of Brucey The Builder’s main services include LBP reports, renovations, commercial and residential property maintenance, decks and fences, including a new easy fence system, retaining walls, planters, sheds under 30 square meters, studio sleepouts, concrete work and tiny homes.

In terms of latest achievements, for Bruce it’s been about growing a client base with continual repeat business within a great team, building and growing the business and training new apprentices up.

“We have a female apprentice that is doing an amazing job and forming a stepping stone for other females to enter the trades.

“To carry on demand for skilled labour in New Zealand, we are also currently working on plans to build more tiny homes to provide an alternative and cheaper option to suit people’s budgets.

“We want to be able to provide an affordable option for separated couples and elderly, as well as providing a helpful and friendly service for all our clients.”

BRUCEY THE BUILDER

Building & Property Maintenance

Over 25 Years Experience

• Renovations • New builds • Carports • Decks • Fences • Sleepouts •

• Kitchen and bathroom specialists and heritage building experts • Residential and commercial property maintenance

PHONE 027 492 1502

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Building Services

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Roofing

Edwards & Hardy Roofing Edwards & Hardy Roofing has been providing roof treatment and maintenance services since 1959 and we are New Zealand’s largest roof maintenance and re-roof company.

A family-owned business that is personally committed to supporting New Zealanders in maintaining their properties we aim to provide the best possible service, to economically maintain existing roofs, at the best possible price, with satisfaction guaranteed.

As we grew, we were often asked to repair and replace roofs and we have developed close and long-standing partnership relationships with a number of respected New Zealand roofing manufacturers and suppliers, and now employ over 300 people and contractors across 13 branches.

We are proud to be New Zealand’s biggest roof maintenance and re-roof company. We provide nationwide support in the cleaning, repair & maintenance, re-coating and re-roofing of residential and commercial long run iron, metal tile and concrete tiled roofs.

We can also offer a number of other support services including gutter installation and cleaning, exterior wall and pathway cleaning, brick and block wall sealing and spider control.

All and all this adds up to a wide range of roofing support, advise and services in which we offer nationwide. We are currently helping over 3,000 happy New Zealand customers per month with their roofing and property needs.

We are totally committed to supporting homeowners in maintaining their properties and it is our people, and their knowledge, understanding and expertise, that has been the key to our success.

Services: • Guttering • Roof cleaning • Roof repairs • Re-Roofing • Roof protection

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Roof painting Exterior cleaning Brick and stone wall sealing Asbestos removal.

So, what are you waiting for? Call us today on 0800 666 677 for all your roofing-related needs.

New Zealand’s Local Roofing Company

Guttering

Roof Cleaning

Roof Repairs

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Edwards & Hardy Roofing is New Zealand’s largest roof maintenance company, proudly New Zealand owned and operated.

Call us at 0800 666 677 admin@roofguard.co.nz

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“Quality Without Compromise”

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AWARD WINNING MASTER BUILDERS Your build or renovation will be executed beyond levels commonly provided in the building industry. Our level of skill means that anything is possible!

Repair work • Alterations • Renovations New builds • Extensions • Outdoor living

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Legal Services

Approachable, honest and effective employment law advice.

PB Employment Law has been helping employers with their business for 20 years – experience matters!

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Plumbing

Oakleys Plumbing Supplies As the South Island housing market steadily grows, Oakleys Plumbing Supplies maintains its market position with a roll out of new showrooms.

There have been several significant events in the South Island in past years that have shaped the construction industry and the housing market into what it is today. The Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes, Auckland’s increasing costs of living and the Covid pandemic have all provided opportunities to rebuild, modernise and invest in the South Island.

At the forefront of any building project is an emphasis on the most functional spaces: bathrooms. Bathrooms are a place of relaxation and escape, a place to pamper oneself and revitalise and are being paid increased attention during design phases.

Oakleys Plumbing Supplies’ four showrooms are sharing in the current building boom. Oakleys’ consultant’s report that customers are not shy about achieving the best results they can, with the demand for top-quality bathroomware and plumbing systems higher than ever. People are not only building for function, there is an aspect of comfort and pride in their projects too.

As a result, the Oakleys Group is in the midst of a showroom rejuvenation programme. Both Nelson and Cromwell stores have their state of the art showrooms open with Dunedin’s renovation currently in design and Christchurchs to follow.

Designed by award-winning designer Davinia Sutton, the showrooms introduce a standard rarely seen in New Zealand showrooms before.

The Nelson showroom has nine concept bathrooms, ranging from ultra contemporary to ornate English styling, catering to the region’s new home boom and traditional villas of yesteryear. There is a powder room with gold accented tapware, a wellness spa and a

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European suite. There are ensuites and family bathrooms, which are realistically the size and scope of most people’s bathrooms, a working kitchen and wet area where customers can test products.

Visitors to the Cromwell showroom reference the calming and peaceful nature of the space. The layout includes six concept bathrooms designed to introduce both classic and current looks that compliment Central Otago architecture. Working shower displays demonstrate the luxury of overhead showers and body jets.

Both showrooms have extensive tapware displays, including from top German manufacturer Hansgrohe, and the Danish designed Vola range, the latter of which is sold exclusively via Oakleys in the South Island.

Designed by award-winning designer Davinia Sutton, the showrooms introduce a standard rarely seen in New Zealand showrooms before.

Davina has created the concept bathrooms with the company’s amazing product lines and teamed them with impressive lighting, and beautiful tile, wallpaper and paint choices to showcase exactly what is achievable in today’s bathroom design world.

Oakleys’ dedication to design, workmanship and service has been evident since the company was established in 1875. When Henry Oakley and John Morgan Taylor founded Taylor & Oakley Plumbers Iron and Tinplate Workers, Gasfitters and Bellringers, Christchurch was a newly established city and their products were the preferred fittings by reputable plumbers. Now 145 years later the company proudly maintains its locally owned and operated status with the owner of each branch found on the shop floor every day. This dedication to locals helping locals is at the forefront of the exceptional Oakleys’ service.

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Legal Services

Pegasus Bay Law Pegasus Bay Law is a thriving suburban law firm Pegasus Bay Law was established in January 2014 by Pam Wheeler and Robyn Loversidge. Pam has now retired as a director, and Robyn has been joined by Anneliese Muldoon.

Pegasus Bay Law has offices in Christchurch and Kaiapoi. Our Christchurch office is situated in suburban North East Christchurch at 327 Westminster Street at the corner of Hills Road.

The Kaiapoi office is situated at 97 Williams Street.

We are a suburban law practice specialising in residential and commercial property matters, family law, estates and trusts.

We also attend to personal legal matters such as Enduring Powers of Attorney, Wills and Estate planning.

Pegasus Bay Law offers a free 15 minute no obligation consultation to enable you to meet us and chat about how we can assist you. If you are not able to come to us, we offer to visit you. We are happy to come to your home or workplace.

We have over 30 years’ experience in Property Law, Family Law, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Wills and Estates. Our services include buying and selling residential and commercial property, financing, commercial leases, buying and selling small businesses, relationship property, care of children, contracting out agreements, enduring powers of attorney, advice on estate planning, establishment and administration of trusts, wills and much more.

We pride ourselves on having highly experienced lawyers, fast responsive timeframes and reliable and accurate advice. Our small but mighty team are the backbone of what makes us such a great firm. They are all knowledgeable, professional and passionate with a varied skillset to fulfil any needs that our clients may have.

No concern or matter is to big or small for our team.

Please contact us at any of our two offices if you need information.

We will be glad to help you!

PROPERTY LAW, FAMILY LAW, ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY, TRUSTS, WILLS AND ESTATES RELIABLE AND ACCURATE ADVICE

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED LAWYERS

CHRISTCHURCH OFFICE 327 Westminster Street, Mairehau Phone: 03 386 2211

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KAIAPOI OFFICE 97 Williams Street, Kaiapoi Phone: 03 928 1215

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North Canterbury

Delightfulindulgence Next year Matariki will be marked with a public holiday, but we don’t have to wait until then to make the most of the holiday period.

There are some guiding principles behind Matariki we can apply when enjoying all that North Canterbury has to offer.

The rising and setting of the constellation Matariki, also known as the Pleiades, signals Māori New Year.

Because the time of celebration takes place during the coldest part of the year, Te Papa suggests that Kiwis can celebrate in simple ways like joining loved ones over good food and getting outside – all of which North Canterbury can offer.

Tekapo or Mt Cook, but sometimes you only have to go a little further than the reach of the city lights to get a good look at the stars.

With loved ones close and a few hot drinks in hand you’ll be sure to beat the chill and enjoy the view.

Among friends, family, food and drink, Matariki also revolves around the stars. Getting its name from the cluster of stars referred to as Matariki in Te Reo Māori.

If you happen to be in Christchurch during this time of light, consider taking the family to Tīrama Mai, a series of illuminated artworks, projections and light installations located in New Brighton and Central City which starts in June and ends in July with a fireworks display.

The event Tīrama Mai is produced by the Christchurch City Council and more information can be found at: www.ccc.govt.nz.

Food

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Matariki celebrations often incorporate food because the holiday arrives after harvest and when people would rely on stored and preserved foods to get through the winter.

Although some foods we enjoy are dependent on season, we still have access to a wide variety of foods and indulgences our predecessors could only imagine.

An example of our comfortable place in history is the Truffle Day Out organised by Black Estate. Unlike the chocolates many of us are familiar with, the truffles you’ll find while taking part in this annual event are a delicacy used in fine cuisine.

After spending the morning hunting at Kings Truffles, participants will be gathered at Black Estate to enjoy a five-course lunch and wine pairings. Tickets can be purchased on Black Estate’s website, blackestate.co.nz.

Fun Of course, Hanmer Springs is always good for its relaxing pools whether it’s just a day trip or a weekend getaway at the many nearby baches. In addition to the comforts we’ve come to expect and overlapping with Matariki, Hanmer Springs will be hosting its first winter festival during July.

The Hanmer Springs Alpine Festival is expected to be a month of merriment consisting of activities such as ice skating, a masquerade ball, and a little Christmas in July with a Christmas lights competition.

A list of events can be found at: www.visithurunui.co.nz.

Also, stargazing is a great way to incorporate the outdoors into your Matariki festivities.

There are a couple of famous stargazing spots in New Zealand like

MOBILE TYRE SERVICE

TYRE SHOP RAVENSWOOD

Ravenswood only 100% locally owned and operated tyre dealer Bryan’s Tyres Ravenswood has been locally owned and operated for over 23 years. Bryan’s Tyres Ravenswood is a full-service tyre dealer, with a top quality range including Hankook, Laufenn, Linglong, Triangle, and many more. With great suppliers, we can serve all your tyre related needs; including truck and bus tyres, agricultural tyres for tractors and machinery, passenger vehicles, all the way down to tyres for your wheelbarrow.

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Mor gan Glass & Glazing Morgan Glass & Glazing incorporates Waimak Windscreens & Auto Glass to produce a top-quality automotive glass repair and replacement service in North Canterbury.

Our dedicated team has over 60 years of industry experience between them, so you can be assured that you are in safe hands when dealing with us.

Locally owned and operated, we are located at Five Southern Cross Road in the Flaxton Rd Business Park, and cover all of North Canterbury including – Rangiora, Fernside, Kaiapoi, Pegasus, Woodend, Waikuku, Amberley and Oxford.

Commercial Glass & Shop Fronts Our commercial glass service is perfect for larger-scale glass and glazing jobs. We can do internal glass at your office or shop fronts glass install anywhere in Canterbury.

Insurance Claims We’re well-versed in dealing with insurance companies, and can help you through the process in order to get what you need.

We also offer services relating to: • Supply & install pet doors • Glass canopies

Glass Repairs & Replacements Whether it’s a minor crack or a fully broken window or a full window replacement, we can find you a solution.

• Frameless glass showers • Glass splashbacks • Custom made mirror glass • Glass balustrades

Glazing For New Builds No one wants their new home to be cold in the winter, get your new build double glazed by our experienced team of professional glaziers in Canterbury.

Retro-Fit Double Glazing No one likes living in a cold home. We can retrofit double glazing into your existing frames, and we’re also experienced in repairing aluminium joinery.

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• Emergency callout & board up service.

What’s more, if you’ve got a cracked or chipped windscreen, we also work alongside Waimak Windscreens & Auto Glass to bring a quality auto glass repair and replacement service.

Morgan Glass & Glazing provides a prompt, efficient, friendly & professional service for all of your glazing needs.

Get in touch with us to discuss your glass repair today.

North Canterbury

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Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 5:30pm

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Ashburton

Life is a

highway Take a road trip through Selwyn District The Inland Scenic Route The Inland Scenic Route, also known as SH72, travels both ways and take in the sights along the way.

For those who want to step away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, cruising through Selwyn is a recipe for success.

It’s the perfect time for a road trip as summer is in full swing without the usual thrum of international tourists buzzing about.

The Great Alpine Highway The Great Alpine Highway, or SH73, takes you from Christchurch to the West Coast on a three-and-a-half-hour scenic tour of Selwyn’s splendour – towering alpine vistas, the Canterbury Plains, past takes and rivers into Arthur’s Pass National Park.

On top of Arthur’s Pass, Selwyn District’s most well-known views are Kura Tāwhiti /Castle Hill.

Whether you want to go for a hike or a bike ride, there are camping areas to stay the night. There are also cheeky keas hanging around the campsite trying to convince you for a nibble.

Whether by road or train, the scenic views are endless and varied as you move across the plains and into the foothills and mountains.

When leaving Christchurch, you can stop by the wineries in West Melton and Burnham to taste some locally produced wine.

With wineries like Melton Estate, which is known for its modern winery overlooking its Pinot Noir wines, you can also experience a boutique wine experience.

State Highway 73 is also the gateway to Selwyn’s six ski fields, boasting slopes available for beginner to advance skiers, with the season ramping up around June and ending in October.

With the expansive landscape available, there is also plenty of room for paragliding and taking in the breath-taking views from above.

If you wanted to experience views closer to the ground, horse trekking is available in the high country.

Pictured Top - The dramatic scenery in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Bottom - Bridges over Rakaia River, Rakaia Gorge.

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– south to north or vice versa.

This drive through New Zealand’s heartland will give you views in four distinct districts that include Selwyn. The farmlands of Hororata transform into the Southern Alps.

From the Rakaia River to the Waimakariri River, the family-owned farms and small towns dot the region in a way that enhances the landscape.

The Rakaia Gorge, with its wide shingle beds that resemble the Waimakariri River until it squeezes through a narrow cavern in the Canterbury Plains, is one of the best places to camp in the South Island.

The Rakaia Gorge camp ground sits on a plateau directly above the Rakaia River at the Gorge bridges – the campground is run by the Rakaia Gorge Society as a non-profit with 58 permanent sites for casual stayers and tourists alike.

Within the Selwyn District, there’s so much to see and do – historic buildings and unique landscapes, such as the Homer Simpson donut in the town of Springfield, short walks and long hikes, and similar activities for the ultimate outdoorsperson.

Boutique cafes and eateries, like the famous Sheffield Pies along the Great Alpine Highway, bring people far and wide for a taste.

Grab your keys and hop on the road for the full swing of summer in Selwyn.

Visit www.selwyn.nz for tips on what to do, where to stay, and what’s on during your trip to the Selwyn District.

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Grieve Construction Ltd Grieve Construction are a locally owned family run business that have been serving the greater Canterbury region for over 40 years.

Ben has completed joinery and carpentry apprenticeships and is a registered LBP, as well as being the company’s designer and draughtsman. Todd has completed carpentry, truss and frame apprenticeships, and has recently completed a diploma in quantity surveying. Daughter Melanie has previously run the office side of the business showing it is a true family affair.

With in-house designers, quantity surveyor, pre nail factory, and joinery department, we can take any building project from conception to completion.

We pride ourselves on delivering an easy stress-free build for all our clients while still producing high quality results that exceed expectations. We believe in putting the client first and our large number of repeat clients is a testament to this. No job is too big or too small in our eyes and we are more than happy to help our loyal customers with all different types of jobs that come up. What really sets us apart from any competitor is the true passion we have for what we do. When we know a customer is satisfied with our work, that is when we know the job has been done right. So get in contact with us today, we would absolutely love to hear from you.

The company was founded by John and Dawn Grieve in 1981 as a one-man operation before more employees were added as the work grew. John was a key figure in Mid Canterbury’s first dairy farming boom and was the building contractor on the region’s first rotary dairy shed in 1985. The business grew to a team of 20 in the mid 1990s with a focus on dairy farm conversions and housing.

John’s sons both joined the business at this time.

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Timaru

Caroline Bay

One of the South Island’s most family friendly beaches

Caroline Bay is the most widely known of all the parks in the Timaru District.

When speaking to some from outside Canterbury about Timaru they will usually mention Caroline Bay, whereas locals will often refer to it as ‘The Bay’.

The beach is sheltered by the harbour breakwater and is the only sandy beach between Oamaru and Banks Peninsula. March 2014 saw Caroline Bay beach being voted the most popular beach in the South Island.

Allied with the popular swimming beach is the annual summer carnival run by the voluntary Caroline Bay Association.

The carnival has been operating for over a hundred years and draws people from around much of New Zealand to attend or assist with its operation. The carnival is a traditional family affair with free concerts, rides and sideshow style games.

Caroline Bay itself is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Timaru Central Business District, being separated from the main shopping area by the South Island Main Trunk Railway lines.

The Piazza straddles the railway line and provides access for pedestrians via a grand staircase or via a lift, which is unique for a public park in this country.

Caroline Bay covers an area of 34 hectares excluding the beach.

Coastal area Here in the friendly South Island of New Zealand a warm welcome is assured and the Phoenix Motel is no exception.

I want to personally invite you to stay, play, and while away many enjoyable hours at our conveniently located, spacious, high quality motel.

We really are a home away from home!

The dunes of Caroline Bay were awarded the Best Dune Re-vegetation Project trophy in 2010 after they were revegetated with native sand binding plants.

Today the established plantings are likely to be the most diverse in the country and studied by university students.

Little penguins have now established a colony in and around Caroline Bay.

Caroline Bay activities Caroline Bay is the most popular outdoor events centre in South Canterbury as well as being a very popular recreation area.

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There is a destination sized children’s playground, two free barbeques, outdoor gym equipment, large open spaces and plenty of infrastructure to support its various uses.

info@phoenixmotels.co.nz

There are also beach volleyball courts, mini golf, tennis courts, skate park and a small train offering rides. The various walks are enjoyed on a daily basis by many people and are also used for events such as triathlons

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Timaru is also lucky enough to have the Trevor Griffiths Rose Gardens with the roses flowering from November until July.

Timaru Timaru has a fine collection of Old Roses. These are a style of rose that is bred to have a shorter flatter flower, rather than the taller tapering flower of Modern Roses.

This is largely as a result of the legacy of the late Trevor Griffiths, a local rosarian, who specialised in growing and writing about old roses.

Public artworks such as sculptures and a mural, along with items of historical significance, make a visit to Caroline Bay a culture and educational experience.

Ample carparking and indoor venues complement the outdoor venues to cater for many events.

Caroline Bay also contributes to the landscape by giving world class views over its green area and across the sea to the distant mountains which are often snow covered in winter.

For more information about Caroline Bay, visit: www.timaru.govt.nz.

Copyright for this content belongs to the Timaru District Council.

The first 50 years An excerpt from Caroline Bay’s Diary of Major Events 1876 – The Terrace footbridge opened 1894 – First working bees to lay out area 1902 – First beautification plan began 1904 – The band rotunda opened

1906 – The Palliser fountain presented 1911 – Marine Parade opened First Christmas carnival 1912 – Piazza erected 1913 – Tennis courts, pavilion; cliffs levelled 1915 – North end playground opened; hot sea water bathing complex; clock mounted on rotunda 1923 – Pavilion replaced by Bay Hall 1926 – First lighting erected.

“To provide the highest standards of care in a safe and comfortable environment” We provide a range of long stay, short stay services for those requiring medical and aged care services. Quality nursing cares are maintained through our rigorous internal audits and assured through the Ministry of Health “Certification” programme.

We service the South Canterbury District Health Board area though clients come to Geraldine from Ashburton, Temuka, Timaru and further afield like Wanaka and Queenstown.

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Enjoy the freedom after retirement You always had that road trip in mind, but life got in the way.

Now that you have retired, you pick up those travel plans that gathered dust over the years and with the excitement of a young child, you think where should I go first?

The independence a car gives is just wonderful! You have the time to travel now and the means too, so what happens next?

Things you need to be aware of. In your mind you may still think you are very young, and that is great. The reality is that as we age, our physical and psychological abilities are affected-duh. This may not be a showstopper, and with the right mindset and planning you can work around it.

Unless you stay fit, it will become harder to get in and out of the car. Sitting in the same position behind the steering wheel may also become a challenge, so you must stop to stretch your legs more often than you used to do. Get your eyesight sorted, so that with your glasses or contacts, you are still able to see clearly near and far.

Your psychological abilities will also be under pressure. There are more road users now, and their numbers are growing fast. This means that your brain must work harder to process the information, and that will mentally drain you much faster.

The way around this is to plan your trip, so that you work in regular stops. Toilet stops, places of interest, picnic spots, or if you prefer tearooms or restaurants should be included in your planning.

However, critically important, whenever you feel tired, pull over at a safe place and take a break!

I would recommend contacting your local Aged Concern office to book in for a free Staying Safe session with a small group of people and a facilitator that will cover other important things to improve your safety on the road.

Happy planning!

Daniel Naudé Road Safety Coordinator for South Canterbury Region

Driving should be enjoyed!

Staying safe driver workshops Book in for a FREE 3 hour workshop that covers: • Tips for safer driving after retirement • Useful tools and apps • Light refreshments included (free) Call (03)

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Peter Hayes Golf.

GOLF & Peter Hayes - the name and the man seem to go hand and hand in South Canterbury.

Peters’ love for golf started in his early teens. From his first official handicap he was hooked and has had an illustrious amateur career with over 170 provincial games for South Canterbury /Aorangi, and 20 club championships. Serving on the New Zealand Golf Council and then a New Zealand Golf selector.

At 50, Peter decided to change his amateur status and went to Senior Australia PGA Q School where he finished third and got his PGA ranking.

From there, Peter retained his pro touring card with the Legends’ tour and has eight first place titles.

In June 2019 Peter Hayes Golf was established with the re-opening of a

Pro-shop to now a Driving Practice Range new Pro-Shop, and small café within the all weather complex.

Peter Hayes Golf. & Glen-iti Golf Course (36 Oakwood Road, Hadlow, Timaru) is becoming the destination for all things Golf in Timaru.

Peter Hayes Golf. 0274362919

Champion support for a better game Golf coaching and equipment Cafe at the range open Tues - Sun 9:30 - 4:30

Whether you’re new to the sport and looking to build confidence and ability, or you’re a seasoned player who wants to shave a few shots off an already decent game, we’ve got the advice and the gear to help you achieve your goals.

DRIVING RANGE

Whether it’s to improve your game, give golf a go or have some fun, our new purpose built driving range is the place for you. Visiting Peter Hayes Golf driving range is a great idea for social gatherings, work groups and events, families, friends, churches, schools, holiday programmes, special needs groups, sports teams and youth groups.

Gleniti Golf Club 36 Oakwood Road, Timaru 7974 P 03 686 0305 M 027 436 2919 E info@peterhayesgolf.co.nz

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Plumbing

Cottle Plumbing Your trusted North

Canterbury plumber

North Canterbury born and bred, Josh is a family man from Woodend who is a certified plumber with drain laying and gas experience. He started his plumbing career in 2011 and branched out on his own in 2016.

Maintenance - Maybe you have a leaking tap, burst water main or a

Josh has built many client relationships throughout Canterbury including clients in Arthurs Pass and Nelson. Although the primary area of his work is Canterbury-based, from time-to-time Josh will travel to meet a client’s needs.

Early mornings or late call-outs including weekends aren’t a problem as long as expectations and sufficient warning are given upfront.

New builds - Looking at building a new home and are in the process of selecting your tradies?

You can ensure when you select Cottle Plumbing that you are getting a trade professional that is reliable, respectful and takes the utmost care of your new home. We have completed many new homes from 2-bedrooms to large 5-bedroom homes with multiple bathrooms and wet areas.

Renovations - Whether you’re completing a small renovation that

may just require tapware being changed out, oro large scale renovations that require more complex plumbing and re-routing of your services, Cottle Plumbing can do it all, having the experience and expertise to complete renovations of all sizes.

portfolio of investment properties that need taking care of. Well, Cottle Plumbing can provide solutions to suit your maintenance needs.

Back-flow prevention & testing - Commonly found in commercial buildings and residential homes that have been converted for the purpose of business such as hairdressers - back-flow testing is carried out annually and ensures the back-flow device is working correctly.

Josh Cottle is fully IQP Registered to carry out all testing and repairs.

Plumbing services • • • • •

Plumbing for new builds Bathroom & Kitchen renovations Repair and maintenance work Back-flow prevention & testing Gas hot water conversions

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Cold water systems Vented & unvented hot water systems Residential and commercial alterations

Call Josh Cottle: 021 261 8678 Email: office@cottleplumbing.co.nz Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm After Hour Call-Outs Available On Request

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Locally owned and with authentic family values, the RE/MAX Eclipse team are proud have your back… all the way.

We pride ourselves on being vibrant, energetic, and like to think outside the box which is great for our vendors. We like to think and act differently and have bold, stylish marketing plans which will promote your property to at an unmatched level.

Paul Robinson, RE/MAX Eclipse Director, was Entrusted with the successful sale of Kirwee House, a valuable piece of Canterbury's history

We are community minded people; being actively involved locally in school boards, volunteer fire brigades, equestrian clubs & community security patrols. It’s one thing to be local - it’s another thing to be locally involved - and we’re pretty damn proud of it.

Phone 03 741 2357 for a chat, or pop in and see us at 6 Tennyson Street, Rolleston - we'll get the kettle on...

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Kirwee House Steeped in History Proudly marketed by Paul & Sue Robinson, RE/MAX Eclipse Licensed under REAA 2008

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Jo Barrett The name you can Trust (in Real Estate & beyond)

The RE/MAX Eclipse team in Rolleston have hit the jackpot with Jo Barrett joining the highly respected RE/MAX family earlier this year.

After an impressive 30 year career in the NZ Army, she has spent the past 5 years in Real Estate and brings her unique style to the team.

Lets get to know Jo...

Decades serving New Zealand: 30 years in the New Zealand Defence Force.

A History of Leadership: Initially commissioned from the ranks from Sergeant to Lieutenant, I progressed to Captain and retired with the rank of Major.

Trusted to perform around the globe: • Served throughout New Zealand plus; • Antarctica (1987 bulldozer & forklift operator) • East Africa (1993/1994) • Sinai Peninsula (1994/1995 peacekeeping mission monitoring violations of the Egytian/Israeli peace treaty) • Ireland (2001) • East Timor (2000 & 2002) • Pacific Islands, Kuwait, Jordan, Germany, Greece & Italy as Aide-de-camp (ADC) to Governor General (GG) Dame Silvia Cartwright (as a Captain, I was posted as ADC to Govt House, Wellington for 17 months)

A Female Pioneer: • First female Sergeant posted to 2/1 RNZIR Infantry Battalion.

• First female from NZ Army to be posted as ADC to the GG. • First to have a Boston Scientific Bionic Spinal Cord stimulator implanted (in 2008 following a Back injury).

• I have been as far South in Antarctica at 77.84 degrees and as far North in the Arctic on Svalbard at 77.87 degrees A Cancer Survivor & Advocate: Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2012 I had a right side mastectomy. In 2014 I had a left side mastectomy - that year I also began a health awareness initiative for all Defence Force personnel and was painted and photographed by NZ Army Artist, Captain Matt Gauldie for promotional posters (featured above).

I began fund raising for the Canterbury & Westland Cancer Society and to date have raised approximately $14,000. .

A Love of Horsepower - on 2 Wheels or 4 Legs: In my spare time I get out and about on my 2007 Triumph Bonneville and 1954 ES2 Norton.

I also enjoy riding my four-legged 1x horsepower equine in competitive trail rides, and trekking challenging terrain over long distances.

Jo Barrett

Licensed Salesperson

RE/MAX Eclipse | Each office independently owned and operated Eclipse Realty Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

mobile: 021 859 006 office: 03 741 2357 email: jo.barrett@remax.co.nz

Real Estate

What to look for in a real estate agent

By Jen Baird, chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand

Your home is often your largest personal asset, so selling it can be both exciting and stressful at the same time.

That’s why having an agent that you can trust to help you achieve the best price and conditions possible for your home – all while being transparent and ensuring all parties are comfortable and aware of the processes, will make a big difference.

Certain attributes differentiate a great agent from a good agent. We recommend that you look for agents who demonstrate a great deal of professionalism, local knowledge and have a good reputation.

Look for someone who understands the kind of people who will be interested in your home. This will help with the marketing of your home and communicating the benefits of your property to potential buyers.

Local agents often have a network of potential buyers that they have been working with or regularly communicate with, who are ready and able to provide the best price for your home.

Great real estate agents are well connected, therefore asking family and friends if they know an agent they would recommend is a great start;

referrals are often the best way to find an agent with a proven track-record, and not just someone who knows how to say the right things at the right time.

When asking for recommendations, remember to ask what factors their recommendation is based on. Did they get the level of communication they wanted? Did they think the agent used the marketing spend effectively? Did they manage any challenges through the process well?

Four Seasons Realty Kaiapoi

Agents are usually more than happy to come to your property, share their knowledge and talk you through your options for selling. We recommend meeting a few agents before you choose who to work with.

Operating since 1888, Harcourts are proud to provide a full range of real estate services in our local communities and international networks.

Try visiting open homes they are hosting to understand how they present their vendor’s property. This will help you get a feel for how they will work to get the best for your property.

Take a look online and see how agents are using social media and digital marketing to increase coverage for the properties they are selling, and therefore see what you could expect for your home. Many agents will also use advanced technology to help market and sell your home, which can often reach a broader audience, for example: • Virtual Reality tours or 3D walkthroughs are one of the options that increase the accessibility of an open home to a wider range of potential purchasers in the first instance, particularly out of town buyers

Carole Morgan

Licensed Sales Consultant

Carole

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Try not to select an agent based solely on their commission fee, but it is important to understand what the fees are. While these do vary by agency, our advice is to choose an agent you trust and whose previous work gives you confidence.

Great agents can achieve a better price for your property by understanding the best strategies according to different market conditions.

027 288 8216

carole.morgan@harcourts.co.nz harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz 154 Williams St, Kaiapoi

• Augmented Reality is another option that can help potential purchasers rework the layout of furniture in the home, so they can better picture themselves and their belongings in the home.

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

At the end of the day, the person you choose is going to be a big part of your life while you sell your home, so it is important that you feel comfortable with them and that you can trust them to get the job done.

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Debbie Gordon

Tall Poppy Christchurch

Debbie Gordon’s real estate career began in 1993.

In 2011, she took some time away from real estate to work with EQC and insurance groups, this experience has given Debbie invaluable knowledge in her dealings with properties and clients affected by post-quake issues.

In 2013 Debbie returned to her true passion – assisting both sellers and buyers to achieve their real estate goals in a professional and personable manner.

Debbie is very conscious of helping and being a part of the local community and, where she can, is happy to support local not-forprofit organisations.

Having received numerous awards and accolades at local, provincial, and national levels over a number of years, Debbie attributes her success as a real estate professional to one thing – the ability to listen to her clients’ needs.

It may sound simple enough however, client feedback about their experience with Debbie is consistently the same: Debbie gives 110 percent, and continues to stay in touch long after the transaction has concluded.

For over 10 years, Debbie and Kerrin have been working extremely well together as a mother and daughter team, appealing to all markets.

Tall Poppy is a home-grown Kiwi business with a fresh take on Real Estate.

We offer exceptional service at a fair flat fee without compromising on achieving the best possible price for your property.

We do this by investing in people, not infrastructure and embracing technology, not the status quo.

A big believer in having clients for life, it is no surprise that the majority of Debbie’s business comes from repeat and referral customers.

Thinking of selling? Talk to Debbie today.

Real Estate has changed.

It’s only fair.

DEBBIE GORDON KERRIN HOOPER Sales Consultant in Christchurch North

027 437 3925

debbie.gordon@tallpoppy.co.nz

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Blair Stevenson

- First National

Blair Stevenson is a real estate sales consultant from First National Progressive Real Estate & Property Management based in Christchurch.

Blair admires his clients who choose their houses with confidence as part of the real estate experience. Whether buying or selling a property, Blair understands the process can be a stressful time.

During a real estate experience, it is important for the sales consultant and the client to feel comfortable with each other.

Blair makes his clients feel like they can rely on him and provides clear and concise communication.

Blair has a lot of experience in the real estate industry but also has life experience and lots of professional awareness to offer insight, troubleshooting solutions, strategic insight, and a support network to provide a stress-free experience throughout the process.

Activities that Blaire enjoys outside of work hours are skiing, water sports, and tramping. Most importantly, Blaire loves Christchurch and its tight-knit friendly community like the back of his hand. His passion and skills will make any client feel secure and comfortable as he has a concise and confident attitude when it comes to successfully achieving his real estate goals. He enjoys helping others and he stands by his personal motto – “I won’t rest until you get the best.”

His passion and skills will make any client feel secure and comfortable as he has a concise and confident attitude when it comes to successfully achieving his real estate goals.

On Blair’s website, there are a few testimonials from previous clients who all had positive things to say about him. According to his testimonials, Blair likes to take his time evaluating, does his research, communicates fast and efficiently throughout the process, explains things in-depth, is always on time, stands by what he says, and is very approachable. People can also check out his listings of current houses to be sold/bought, as well as Blair’s sold listings too. The man is young, ambitious, and ready to help anyone who’s interested.

New to it all? Blair will help clients get a lot out of their real estate experience. He is very good at impressing others and also making clients feel certain. If a client is unsure of something, he’ll do his best to explain the process and will come out with a plan to ensure his clients get the outcome they desired.

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What more could a client want?

To check out more go to Blair’s Instagram for posts of his 2020/2021 awards such as First National’s sapphire achiever, residentials sales top performer, and salesperson of the month in 2019, as well as posts of him helping his clients such as photos of previous clients holding sold signs – moments he’s very proud of, and videos of him doing a tour of new houses on the market. www.instagram.com/blair_firstnational/?hl=en www.gpre.co.nz/real-estate-sales-consultant/blair-stevenson-22623 For more information, please call Blair on 027 489 4053 and email via blair@fnproperty.co.nz to request for appraisal.

Real Estate

Progressive BLAIR STEVENSON Sales Consultant Blair is an agent who provides clear precise communication.

Who has experience in the real estate industry, but who also has life experience and additional professional acumen to offer insight, troubleshooting solutions, strategic insight and a support network to provide a calmness through the transaction.

www.gpre.co.nz

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Real Estate

Do you want to take advantage of the current heat in the property market?

You need Property Broker’s Canterbury auction specialists on the job!

Our auction results in Canterbury so far this year have been nothing short of spectacular!

We have had 144 properties go to auction between 3rd March 2021 and 15th October 2021, with 134 of these properties sold under the hammer. This equates to an incredible 93% success rate under the hammer for Property Brokers auctions here in Canterbury.

Not only that, but in the current market, auctions are achieving significantly stronger results than any other method of sale. The current average sale price is 40% above RV, making auctions not only the most successful method of sale, but also the most beneficial for vendors.

If you wish to take advantage of the best auction experience available in Canterbury, talk to one of our sales team today.

Property Brokers Rangiora P 03 313 8022 E rangiora@pb.co.nz 222 High Street, Rangiora

Property Brokers Timaru P 03 687 7166 E timaru@pb.co.nz 83 Sophia Street, Timaru

Property Brokers Rolleston P 03 929 0306 E rolleston@pb.co.nz Shop 13, 2a Masefield Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers Geraldine P 03 693 1315 E geraldine@pb.co.nz 1 Talbot Street, Geraldine

Property Brokers Ashburton P 03 307 9176 E ashburton@pb.co.nz 217 West Street, Ashburton

Property Brokers Waimate P 03 689 7171 E waimate@pb.co.nz 76 Queen Street, Waimate

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Real Estate

Sold under the hammer Looking to buy or sell your property?

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Nadine Thomas

Summit Real Estate

With 19 years of real estate experience to date, Nadine is a careful listener and skilled negotiator, putting her client’s best interests first and foremost every time!

Her reputation creates both repeat and referral business.

In late 2014 Nadine relocated from North Canterbury after 13 years of being a top performer selling real estate in Rangiora and Christchurch.

She quickly established herself here and joined the Summit team in 2015 as a salesperson and relieving manager. With her continued experience she has since become the sales manager.

Nadine is committed to providing her clients with a transparent, professional service, working with them for them!

Summit Real Estate is the largest independent real estate company in the Top of the South and sells more.

Having worked for several large companies over the years, Nadine says that Summit is the best ever, with their strong values, ethics and teamwork, we really do get the best results for a fair fee.

Before real estate, with almost two decades of policing, Nadine believes her interpersonal skills and natural aptitude for listening and relating to people give her the advantage.

If you own a property you want to sell in Marlborough, get in touch with Nadine today!

P: 027 270 9831 E: nadine.thomas@summit.co.nz

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Property Management

Keep your rental property working for you Property management is a lot more than collecting rent. A good property manager is there to protect your investment, looking after everything from finding the right tenants to ensuring you’re meeting the rapidly changing legal requirements of being a landlord.

At Ray White Mid-Canterbury, the professional property management team are the experts. When they look after your property, they ensure that through regular inspections and reporting you know the home is in good shape, so there are no surprise expenses that could be avoided. By carefully managing the tenant relationship and actively monitoring rental payments, their job is to keep your investment earning.

Ray White can help manage a property in a range of ways. They can take the work off your hands entirely with the full property management service, or you can opt for a cost-effective partial

Rental properties remain a solid investment strategy but staying on top of the details can keep you awake at night. Ray White Mid-Canterbury’s Property Management service could be the key to sleeping soundly. service. Looking for tenants can be a risky time for a landlord.

Without access to vetting information, it can be difficult to know if you’re making the right decisions. Ray White property managers will run credit and background checks, contact referees, and take care of the rental agreement and bond lodgement.

The legislation around rental properties is becoming more complex.

For most busy people it can be difficult to stay on top of, putting property owners at risk of non-compliance and costly fines. Ray White are the experts, attending regular training to keep ahead of any law changes so you don’t need to.

If your rental keeps you up at night, you need expert advice, or you live elsewhere and need to know it’s sorted, it could be time to talk to the friendly Ray White Mid-Canterbury property management team about how they can help you with your rental property.

Professional Property Management

Property management is more than just looking after maintenance and collecting rent. Your Property Manager is there to protect your investment. When we look after your property, we ensure that through regular inspections and reporting, you know the home is in good shape, so there are no nasty surprises.

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Modernising our rental laws

By Jen Baird, chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) was introduced in 1986 when the world was a very different place.

Most people owned their own homes and only a relatively small proportion of people rented.

Fast forward nearly 20 years and more people rent than ever before (around 35%), which is why the Government announced a number of changes via the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020, most of which came into effect on February 11, 2021.

The amendments introduced a number of positive changes for those renting, including a ban on rental bidding, limiting rent increases to once every 12 months, and making rental properties safer and more liveable for tenants. This has given tenants more certainty than they had in the past.

Property Management The removal of the 90-day no-cause termination notice will influence landlords and property managers’ decisions around choosing tenants, including tenants who have caused only minor issues in past tenancies.

In the vast majority of circumstances, landlords used “no-cause” termination notices as a way of bringing a tenancy to an end for serious issues. Competent landlords always prefer to have a property tenanted, and would prefer to fix problems raised by tenants and work through issues proactively, so in the past they would have only used the 90-day notice when absolutely required.

The changes will have already caused huge administrative costs for property managers/landlords over the last several months, plus the time it takes to completely understand the changes, has likely meant that some landlords have been deterred from leasing properties at all. REINZ considers a better approach would have been to provide higher exemplary damages, to penalise landlords who abused the no-cause terminations.

The other key change causing concern among industry professionals is the automatic conversion of fixed-term tenancies to periodic tenancies. Under this change, tenants have up until 28 days before the end of a fixed-term lease to let the landlord or property manager know whether or not they are wanting to stay in the property and convert to a period agreement.

However, as can be the case with new legislation, there are some changes which have caused concern.

Essentially, this decision is up to the tenant; the landlord no longer has the automatic right to end the tenancy at the end of the fixed term agreement – this can now only be done via the same processes that one would go through to terminate a periodic tenancy.

The most significant and controversial proposal was the recommendation to end the no-cause 90-day notice. For many landlords, the 90-day notice was only used as a last resort when there was antisocial, aggressive or threatening behaviour by a tenant (or those they associate with). Often that behaviour has a detrimental impact on others living in the neighbourhood.

REINZ continues to provide feedback on the implications of the changes to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and will continue to work with the appropriate government agencies to help streamline the transition and provide clear messaging on the changes.

Dedicated to you.

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Hearing

Hearing Care How It Should Be When it comes to caring for your senses, you want to know you are in

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Gifts

There are all kinds of reasons to give gifts, but the most special gift of all is the one you receive when you’re not expecting it, matched only by the one you give because the fancy suddenly takes you. You know the kind: the gift that’s all about the joy of giving, for no other reason than you wanted to. After all, a special occasion doesn’t have to be a birthday or Mother’s Day or Christmas. It can just be, “I saw this and thought of you.”

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Healthy Homes

A house that performs for the Christchurch climate While rebuilding earthquake damaged houses, Christchurch builder Martin Smith became disillusioned with building to the current building code standard. Often the houses would end up with condensation on the windows and would need extensive heating in the winter months and cooling in summer.

He discovered eHaus – a revolutionary method of building that is performance based - and was successful in taking on the eHaus Christchurch Licence.

“The science behind every eHaus, built on PassivHaus principles, is impressive and once you know the theory and see the results it’s pretty hard to ignore,” he says.

“Building a home is the biggest investment most people will make and knowing how the home will perform at the design stage is unique and who doesn’t want their home to be comfortable all year round?”

“Christchurch has some big extremes in climate – icy cold in winter and long hot summers. Living in a home that remains at a constant healthy temperature range all year round in every room of the house really makes sense to me and my clients. Fresh filtered air is circulated through the whole house and you save up to 90 percent of the heating costs of a standard house. This performance is locked in for the life of the house simply by the way it’s designed and built.”

“The key is the computer energy modelling which is done at the preliminary design stage. This takes into account the local climate conditions, the site and orientation of the house and the specific design of the house including window sizes and positions.

This gives you the confidence to know your home is going to perform before a single stake is put in the ground.”

Passionate about quality homes, Martin and his team have a reputation for their attention to detail and quality, which combined with his fantastic down to earth approachable style, is a winning mix with clients.

The current building code is too low for a climate like Christchurch Martin believes.

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Funerals

A meaningful farewell

By David Moger, Funeral Directors Association NZ CEO

Covid has taught us many things as it has impacted upon so many areas of our lives over the past 18 months, however not all the lessons have been new ones.

The classic one is also the line in Jodi Mitchell’s song Big Yellow Taxi, “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone”.

Last year, Covid reminded us of this very starkly when at Level 4 Lockdown, funerals were not allowed. To make matters worse, neither were viewings. In fact, the reality for over 4,000 families was that they were unable to say goodbye to their loved ones in the way they wanted to.

Funeral Directors Association NZ CEO, David Moger.

They were denied the basic human right of grieving with the deceased, of seeing a loved one laid to rest, of placing a flower on a coffin surrounded by family and friends.

From research, we know that to deny a meaningful farewell leads to a poor grieving process and subsequent issues with mental well-being. The New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan recognises this, stating that funerals should not be cancelled because of the medium to long-term mental health impact.

Yet they were, and only time will tell if the price those families paid was worthwhile.

The line of that song rang true for them as much as it has done for other families in recent times. We have all seen the desperation of the Pike River families to be able to farewell their loved ones, something currently denied to them.

We saw the bravery of the New Zealand Defense Force personnel venturing back to Whakaari/White Island to try and recover the bodies of those lost in that tragedy.

History is littered with examples of people determined to be able to farewell their loved ones and yet still that line from Big Yellow Taxi haunts us.“Stick me in a box and throw me over the side”.

“Don’t waste my money on my funeral - use it more productively”.

“Don’t bother with a grave or a headstone. I’ll be gone, just move on”.

These are all phrases that we hear regularly from people talking about their own funeral and it is this that has driven the rise of a term over recent years called “direct cremation”.

Direct cremation is as basic and raw as it gets. The body is removed from the scene of death, put in as cheap a box as possible, burnt and the ashes put in a container and given back to the family.

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Usually within 24 hours. That description makes it sound brutal and it is. Brutal for the person who has died and whose memory is extinguished so abruptly, but even more brutal for the family left behind.

Ask Jane Godfrey (see her video here: www.funeraldirectors.co.nz/aboutus/takethe-time-to-talk. ) Jane’s mum used very much the sort of phrases above and was insistent that there be no funeral for her. Jane and her family followed her wishes and paid a price for the following five years, struggling to come to terms with the loss. When her dad was taken ill, he said the same thing and Jane said “no, that’s not fair!”.

Fortunately, her dad listened and Jane was able to plan and prepare a meaningful farewell for her and her family. She speaks passionately about the need she had for that and the difference it made to her grieving and mental well-being.

Someone else I know also used those same phrases – me! Before joining the Funeral Directors Association, my family were under no doubt – “stick me in a box and throw me over side and if you can get away without a box, all the better – it doesn’t matter to me, I’m gone, so save the money and spend it on something else”.

This was a statement I made regularly to my wife and two sons. I am a reasonably intelligent person, reasonably well travelled and reasonably thoughtful, but I now realise how wrong I was. Fortunately, I have found out in time.

I have now said to my family that they need a meaningful farewell and that can be whatever they want and not what I want. When I shared this with them, my wife cried because she did not want to throw me over the side and my two sons went quiet. Later that week, my eldest son called, “did you mean what you said, Dad?” he asked. “Yes, son,” I replied. “Good.” He said.

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The woman’s touch

Throughout human history and across all cultures, the work of tending to the dead has been performed almost exclusively by women.

At Aoraki Funeral Services, we recognise and respect the important role women have traditionally played in death rituals. Our predominantly female staff take great care in continuing this sacred tradition.

Your loved one is treated tenderly after death by our fully qualified embalmers, who just happen to all be women. We value professional qualifications in an industry that is often woefully short of qualified people, and we’re committed to ongoing training and professional development for all of our staff members, across all areas of our industry.

Why do we place so much importance on qualifications? We believe that loved ones placed in our care should be looked after by people who are competent to do so and holding the appropriate qualifications ensures this is the case.

Our Funeral Directors, all women, support our families as if they are our own, gently guiding them through what can sometimes be a tumultuous time. They offer kindness, strength and experience in equal measure. They also adhere to our strict Code of Ethics.

Our female cosmeticians and hairdressers ensure your loved one looks natural and restful. They provide the kind and gentle woman’s touch and the attention to detail that we are known for, presenting their hair as it always was, parted on the correct side, or curled just as they liked it and when applicable, their lipstick and nail polish perfectly applied.

At Aoraki Funeral Services, everything we do is directed towards ensuring your final memories of your loved one are pleasant and restful. The woman’s touch helps.

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Funerals

John Rhind Funeral Directors Playing a vital role in the Christchurch community

John Rhind Funeral Directors, established in 1881, has compassionately served generations of Christchurch families and retains a special connection with many of the city’s residents today.

for high standards which even extends to the selection of the hearse.

“We run a varied fleet of vehicles, from the ultra-modern imported Cadillac to a recently restored classic 1974 LTD hearse – it’s another example of our range of choice,” Garing says.

John Rhind understands that organising a funeral can be a trying time for a family, but it is also an opportunity to organise a memorable service to celebrate the life of a loved one.

After 140 years, Tony Garing is quick to point out the reasons for the

“A funeral is a tribute and a celebration of life, bringing family and friends together at a time of mutual sadness. By sharing their sorrow and paying true tribute, it can help them look ahead to the future.”

– John Rhind website

130 Years in Christchurch Not many companies can claim to have served Christchurch for well over a century. John Rhind has built a strong reputation and a certain rapport with its customers who appreciate the dignified manner in which they handle funeral services.

General manger Tony Garing says the company can be as versatile and diverse in the way it handles funerals as anyone. “We can offer traditional, modern or alternative funerals – we can tailor our services to suit the client.”

Continuing tradition continued success. “Our staff are amazing, we have three of the Rhind family still working in the business, representing the fifth generation to do so. We have a lot of long serving staff including funeral directors that have been present for generations of the same families, that’s comforting for those people.”

Being a long serving company has allowed John Rhind to evolve into the brand it represents today, a brand distinguished by quality and its undeniable longevity.

The professional, experienced team at John Rhind can help plan and conduct a memorable funeral from casket selection to catering. With 130 years of industry experience the company has become a benchmark for high standards which even extends to the selection of the hearse.

This onsite catering is an important aspect of John Rhind’s services which can be completely tailored to suit dietary and or budgetary needs of the guests.

Award winning grounds

The professional, experienced team at John Rhind can help plan and conduct a memorable funeral from casket selection to catering. With 130 years of industry experience the company has become a benchmark

The London Street chapel is famed for its gloriously well kept gardens, which befit the beauty and grandeur of the John Rhind premises. During the years the company has been the recipient of numerous awards for its manicured gardens which offer an added sense of comfort for the guests.

All aspects of the John Rhind service are conducted to meet the needs of their clients during an emotional time, but the comfort of having a loved one’s funeral organised by a company that has served the Canterbury community for 140 years is priceless.

John Rhind Funeral Directors 15-19 London Street Christchurch (03) 379 9920 www.johnrhind.co.nz

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Restaurants

Fine Dining Coriander’s

Indian Restaurant

If there’s one thing you should know about Coriander’s it’s that we’re big. Big flavour, big menu, biggest Indian restaurants in Christchurch.

We are a premier dining establishment serving authentic ethnic Indian cuisine designed by experienced Indian chefs. Drop by for after-work drinks with nibbles and sharing platters, or settle in for a corporate lunch, family dinner, or group celebration.

We have four restaurant locations. The original Coriander’s is in Rolleston, and has been upgraded and expanded over the years to accommodate up to 100 guests in comfort and style.

Our flagship central city restaurant is in a beautiful colonialstyle building in St Asaph Street. It is our largest restaurant with a function room, space for large and small groups, and an undercover terrace area for after-work drinks and al fresco dining.

The extensive menu is inspired by North Indian cuisine and topped off with a list of premium wines. All our restaurants are fully licenced and offer BYO

In a special new offer, we have 15% off food for Coriander’s SuperGold card holders.

We are proud to offer a 15% discount for all SuperGold card holders at all Coriander’s restaurants. It doesn’t matter if you’re part of a group or by yourself, you’ll get 15% off your food if you’re a SuperGold card holder.

A reminder of what a SuperGold card is… The SuperGold, which lots of people call the ‘gold card’, gives over-65s golden opportunities to make savings on all sorts of things including food, healthcare, entertainment, public transport, and of course Coriander’s meals.

How do I get one? Easy. The Government’s Ministry of Social Development sends you one once your superannuation or veteran’s pension is approved. People who don’t get superannuation can also get a SuperGold card. You must be over 65 years old and be a New Zealand Resident – you can apply at the SuperGold website.

How do I use it to get special Coriander’s prices? Easy, just show your card when you pay your bill and we’ll give 15% off the food ordered by anyone in your party with a SuperGold card. There’s also a SuperGold smartphone app which is super handy for if you don’t want to cart a card around when you’re dining out.

Just call your local Coriander’s restaurant or book online and get great savings now.

Our third restaurant is in the Bush Inn Centre at the corner of Riccarton Road and Waimairi Road, serving and delivering to Christchurch’s western suburbs.

The newest addition to the Coriander’s family is Coriander’s Sumner, with a cool beachside Indian restaurant vibe and function space available.

The extensive menu is inspired by North Indian cuisine and topped off with a list of premium wines. All our restaurants are fully licenced and offer BYO. Coriander’s has been operating in Christchurch since 2006 and has become known as Canterbury’s top Indian dining experience. In 2020 the chain came under new management and we are taking all three Christchurch owned and operated restaurants to the next level of quality and class.

Coriander’s is committed to superior fresh ingredients, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere.

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