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DAVID HARTNELL:
ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW WITH KERI ROPATI Keri Ropati, who works for Ray White says, when selling, auctions are still the way to go. In my 'One Minute Interview' this month she opens up about her private life. Tell us about your job.
My job is about connecting people and property. What’s the best thing about where you live?
I live in Westmere where I can see the sea all the time when running, driving or walking my hood - the sea is calming to me. I was born in Ponsonby, my Dad played league for the Ponsonby Ponies, my mum and dad both worked locally. The Ponsonby area is my home. How have you survived the pandemic and has it changed your life?
Like everyone I found the pandemic tough. Lockdowns and restrictions sucked and I am very very glad we are back to almost normal. What was your childhood like?
My childhood was fantastic. Although my parents separated when I was young, my mum remarried the most amazing man and we spent time being brought up on an orchard in Oratia. There were lots of adventures and fun. I will die happy if...
my sons are happy. Which TV series would you never miss?
‘Friends’ is my all time favourite... it always makes me laugh. What’s on your bucket list?
To buy a beach home for all my family to enjoy. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Describe one of your biggest disappointments.
When Michael Jackson died - I was absolutely gutted. What do you think happens when we die?
We are resting, free from all pain and worry, in a happy place.
Living between my home in Westmere and my family beach home - maybe some grandchildren - with my sons around me - enjoying the simple things.
What's the best movie you've ever seen?
What job would you do other than your own?
Give your teenaged self some advice.
I am a real connector. I love matching people to their dreams and goals, be it in property or people... maybe a matchmaker.
Trust your gut, and move on if someone or something hurts or lets you down - first time more fool them, second time more fool me. Set boundaries and stick to them.
If they were to make a movie about your life, who would you like to play you?
'Shawshank Redemption' - Love the part of the character Andy Dufresne - he was so chilled and clever.
How do you chill out?
Sandra Bullock.
Reading, laying in the sun, walking my dogs, the beach.
If you were reincarnated what would you be?
Which item of clothing can't you live without?
My dogs - they have the best life.
My Doc Marten boots.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Your favorite time of the day?
Hmmmm - I've learnt to love it over the years. There's nothing really. It all serves me really well - I am lucky.
The morning. I go to the gym every morning at 6.15am. I love my drive in, with my coffee and listen to Coast.
Do you read movie or TV reviews and would they sway your thought?
Tell us about your dream home.
Not really. How would you like to be remembered by your friends and family?
As fun with lots of laughter. What do you love most about your age?
I'm building it now - small country style with swimming pool, sunny and warm. What are you insecure about?
Honestly, now nothing. If you had asked me that 10 or 15 years ago I could have filled up an A4 page - ageing has lots of advantages.
Acceptance of myself.
Tell us something very few people know about you.
What’s something that you really disapprove of?
I am extremely sensitive. (DAVID HARTNELL, MNZM) PN
Drinking and driving.
10 PONSONBY NEWS+ July 2022
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