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Issue number 022 August/September 2011

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From the editor

We have a bumper issue this month with 28 pages to celebrate the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. This is going to highlight New Zealand and put our little country into focus for millions of viewers during the world cup competition, not to mention the anticipated 85,000 tourists who are expected to arrive during that period. I believe the exposure that New Zealand will get will encourage hundreds of people to think seriously about living in New Zealand especially those visiting from South Africa. The residential property market is improving and I still believe that this is one of the best times to buy. Houses will increase in value and while interest rates are still low it is a good time to buy. Interest rates however, will increase over the next 12 months. This will be a busy year for some with the Rugby World Cup as well as the elections only a month after the Rugby World cup Final. We have another message from John Key who always supports the magazine and the South African community as well as articles on rugby and a rugby competition. The Highland Park Shopping centre has taken out a number of adverts and we have some final advertising for the Barry Hilton show. Once again, a full mixed bag of advertisers and articles. I have relinquished my duties of arranging the Biznet as well as the South African Social evenings and SANZ has now set up committees to run all functions as well as sports events and functions. (See page 20) Ted has done a great job fitting all the advertisers into 28 pages and balancing this with interesting articles. Both Ted and I would like to apologise to those advertisers who could not get into this issue. Please book for the next magazine to avoid disappointment. If you live in New Zealand, Australia or South Africa and you cannot get a hard copy of the magazine, we can send you a low resolution e-mail copy. Please send me your e-mail address and I will put you on our mailing list. Thank you for all your support and happy reading. Regards

Peter Woodberg

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South African PUBLISHER & EDITOR

Peter Woodberg e-mail : jepwood@xtra.co.nz; mob: 0274 520 794 CO-EDITOR & ADVERTISING

Ted Woodberg e-mail: tedw@orcon.net.nz; mob: 021 027 030 11 ADDRESS

The South African, P.O.Box 300 155, Albany, AUCKLAND 0752 17 Corinthian Drive, Albany, AUCKLAND, 0630 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

The SANZ Charitable Trust – George Deeb Tel: 09-486 1415 e-mail: george@georgedeeb.co.nz The SANZ Social Club – Natalie Sparg Mob: 021 659069 e-mail: info@spargsautotune.co.nz The SANZ Biznet Group – Richard Pearce Mob: 0275 357535 e-mail: r.pearce2@barfoot.co.nz Die Afrikaanse Klub – Thys Oosthuizen e-mail: die.afrikaanse.klub@clear.net.nz THE SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION, WELLINGTON

Tel: 04 815 8484 Level 7, State Insurance Tower, 1 Willis Street, Wellington. e-mail: consular@sahcwellington.co.nz MISSION STATEMENT

“The South African Magazine shall provide current, high quality, relevant editorial on subjects relating to the links between South Africa and New Zealand. It shall be the vehicle for SA immigrants living in NZ to integrate socially with their own community and to advertise their products and services.” All rights reserved “The South African” is subject to copyright in its entirety. The contents may not be reproduced in any form, either in whole or in part without the consent of the Editor. Opinions expressed in the magazine are those of its contributors and not necessarily those of the Editor. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the Editor assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences of reliance on this publication.

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LEGAL UPDATE

The great gender pay gap gaffe Once again, our in-house employment law specialist, Eska Hartdegen investigates current news of interest to employers and employees alike. This issue she tackles the Alisdair Thompson debacle.

n 23 June, the NZ Herald reported on Mihirangi Forbes’ interview with Alasdair Thompson, who was Chief Executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association at the time. Thompson linked women’s productivity to menstruation and childbirth, saying that women take more sick leave than men, and that this accounted for the gender pay gap. His comments caused a national furore.

Diversity practices under Equal Employment Opportunity relates to all aspects of employment, including recruitment and hiring based on merit; flexible working options; pay and other rewards; career development and work conditions; promotion based on talent and fairness in the workplace. Section 21 of the Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex and section 22 makes it unlawful to offer an applicant who is qualified for work less favourable terms of employment. Equally, section 2A of the Equal Pay Act makes it unlawful for an employer to refuse to afford persons of the opposite sex the same terms of employment. This would include rates of pay. So the question is why do we have a gender pay gap in New Zealand and how big is the gap? The answers are complex. Recent figures show that New Zealand women are being paid about 12 percent less than men. Researchers have found that productivity-related factors such as education and past work experience account for around one-third of the pay gap, as do occupation and industry; which shows lower average pay rates in female-dominated occupations. Motherhood and marriage also attract a “wage penalty”. In 2000, Dixon undertook a detailed analysis of the gender gap in New Zealand. She found that the above factors accounted for between 40 to 80 percent of the pay gap, but commented that it should not be taken to imply that the “explained” portion was fair, efficient or justified. The other 20 percent was unaccounted for. On 2 July, One News reported on a pay equity bill proposed by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Dr Judy McGregor. The bill would entitle a woman doing the same work as a male colleague to know what he was being paid. McGregor was quoted as saying: “The transparency will enable women to negotiate, and it’ll also mean that employers won’t take the

Eska Hartdegen

risk of starting women on a lower differential than equivalent men.” The proposed bill will remove an employer’s ability to keep salaries secret. It will enable men to ask about women’s or other men’s pay, and vice versa. If an employee felt they were being discriminated against, they could apply to a labour inspector and get compliance in terms of equal pay. Although the bill has yet to be introduced to Parliament, several of the major political parties have indicated their support. If the bill becomes law, it is likely that women and men will at least be on pay parity for like work.

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Letters to the Editor

About Julian Haw

Receiving your letters of commendation and thanks makes our job here at The South African a real pleasure. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop!

Dear Peter and Ted, Thanks, I certainly would like to confirm my advert as I have been very happy with the response. In fact, I can always tell when a new issue is out because my daily enquiries increase significantly for about a week before settling down to normal. When Norma Vaz was still with you she introduced me to your Magazine after she had seen my advert in the Brisbane based Sabona Magazine which unfortunately is no longer published in hard copy. I am very grateful to her for the introduction to you and I know that she was pleased when I assisted one of her relatives with their emigration approval and transfer of their Retirement Annuity money to New Zealand. I will be happy for you to use this in your magazine to confirm that your adverts work. Yours sincerely

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South African PARLIAMENTARY REPORT

From the desk of the Prime Minister,

John Key “This is an important year for New Zealand. We’re gearing up to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and soon after that we’ll be heading into the general election.

he Rugby World Cup is an unprecedented opportunity for us to showcase the best of New Zealand to the world. It’s a perfect opportunity to increase tourism numbers and boost business long after the final whistle.

We’re expecting about 85,000 international visitors over the six-week tournament, and millions more will be watching from home. In addition to the match schedule, the REAL New Zealand Festival will be showcasing communities all over the country. New Zealanders are passionate about sport and it’s great to see everyone getting behind the World Cup. I know many of you in our South African communities are big rugby fans and will be looking forward to the World Cup. I look forward to seeing both the All Blacks and the Springboks show off their skills on the field come September and October. Soon after the final match, New Zealand will be heading towards the general election. This year’s election on 26 November will be about which party has a realistic plan to achieve faster growth for New Zealanders – growth that will deliver the jobs, higher incomes, and better living standards New Zealanders aspire to and deserve. Since coming into office, National has made great progress towards building a brighter future for New Zealanders, and we are full of enthusiasm for the work ahead. We’re building the foundations for a stronger economy, based on exports and saving, because that’s the only way we will create jobs, boost incomes, and help Kiwi families get ahead. Our plan for economic growth is about building a competitive tax system, improving infrastructure, getting better results from education, increasing trade, cutting red tape, and building a much more productive public sector. It’s also about mapping a credible path back to surplus and repaying government debt. National is also focused on building better public services that you and your family rely on – and we’re seeing great results. In justice, we’ve passed 18 new laws to keep you and your family safe, and we’re spending $1.4 billion on public safety initiatives over the next six years.

In health, we’re seeing district health boards performing at much higher standards nationwide. There are 400 extra elective procedures being performed every week. We’ve increased the health workforce by 500 more doctors and 1000 more nurses, and we’ve got 1800 people signed up to our voluntary bonding scheme that puts graduate doctors, nurses, and midwives in hard-to-staff areas and specialties. We’re spending more on education than ever before, to make sure young people have the skills they need to succeed. Our progress so far includes introducing National Standards in primary and intermediate schools, boosting trades training opportunities, increasing places in tertiary education, and better targeting of early childhood education. Our commitment to rebuilding Canterbury also stands firm. Budget 2011 sets aside $5.5 billion over six years to do just that. I strongly value the contribution our South African communities make to New Zealand, and I look forward to updating you on the Government’s progress again soon.”

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he tourism industry here is bracing itself for the onslaught of an estimated 85,000 visitors from all over the world. Original estimates of 100 000 for the RWC have been dampened by the Christchurch earthquakes, but the sudden arrival of so many tourists and their movements around the country will certainly put a degree of strain on hospitality and tourism groups here that have not seen such numbers before in living history.

because they suffered a severe test loss recently against the ‘Bokke that revealed a side that is working towards maturity in a few years’ time. France could still be the All Blacks’ nemesis after the 2007 RWC debacle, because they have both been selected for Pool A. The Six Nations competition held in March this year showed the more vulnerable sides of the Irish, Welsh and Scottish teams that will require a lot of improvement if they have any hope of making progress in their pools towards the semis in the RWC. Italy is still being coached by South African Nick Mallet who will be replaced by Jacques Brunel after the RWC, against the wishes of the team. They did well in the Six Nations against France, but got totally drubbed by England later in the competition.

So? Who will do it?

The Southern Teams

No guesses, but we are all looking to the hosting country to hold the cup high and make all of New Zealand proud. Okay, we might all be ex-pats, but we do not live in South Africa any more. The Springboks and the Wallabies have both had the cup twice already, so now, maybe, it is the All Blacks’ turn. New Zealand is the smallest rugby nation in the world, yet it has proved time and time again to produce some of the best players in the world.

Well the Super 15 results certainly came as a complete surprise because the last time that an Australian team won this comp was way back in 2005 when the Brumbies took the crown. The Queensland Reds have followed the bottom of the table for that whole period until they suddenly re-invented themselves this year and rose to the top in a nail-biting final against NZ champions, the Canterbury Crusaders. With the home-crowd advantage lost, the Crusaders soldiered on into a game that was featureless with only a few kicks at goal, but no tries until a last minute feat of spectacular running rugby by the Reds put the game out of reach from the Crusaders and gave the home team the only try of the match. Once the trinations between South Africa, Australia and New Zealand are played out during August, the World Cup will start in earnest in September. So don’t delay, get your tickets now on www.rugbyworldcuptickets.com.

The Big Number Three hits NZ The Rugby World Cup is the third biggest sporting event in the world after the Olympic Games and the Soccer World Cup.

The Northern Teams The Northern Hemisphere teams seem to have lost their fire, so this RWC could belong to the Southern teams, including surprise winnows Argentina whose test performances of late have been more than satisfactory. England is due to host the 2015 RWC and, as previous cup-holders in 2003, may want to prefer to take the glory on home soil. It would certainly suit them better,

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South African RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 POOL TEAMS Pool A

Canada

France

Japan

GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT EDEN PARK New Zealand

Tonga

DATE

TIME

GROUP

TEAMS

Fri Sept 9

20.30

NEW ZEALAND Vs TONGA

Sat Sept 17

20.30

AUSTRALIA Vs IRELAND

Pool B

Argentina

England

Georgia

Romania

Scotland

Pool C

Australia

Ireland

Italy

Russia

America

Sat Sept 24

20.30

NEW ZEALAND Vs FRANCE

Pool D

Fiji

Namibia

Samoa

South Africa

Wales

Sun Sept 25

15.30

FIJI Vs SAMOA

Sat Oct 1

20.30

ENGL AND SCOTLAND

Sat Oct 8

20.30

QF 2: Winner Pool B v Runner Up Pool A

Sun Oct 9

20.30

QF 4: Winner of Pool A v Runner Up Pool B

Sat Oct 15

21.00

SF 1: Winner of QF 1 v Winner of QF 2

Sun Oct 16

21.00

SF 2: Winner of QF 3 v Winner of QF 4

Fri Oct 21

20.30

Bronze Final

Sun Oct 23

21.00

Final

GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT NORTH HARBOUR STADIUM DATE

TIME

GROUP

TEAMS

At Sept 10

France vs Japan

Sun Sept 11

15.3

Australia vs Italy

Thur Sept 22

South Africa vs Namibia

Fri Sept 30

20.3

South Africa vs Samoa

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The Original Rugby Dress – a tribute to the Rugby Giants of the world and the beautiful women who support them. Order yours today, visit www.ty-rok.co.nz for further info.

ade from heavy duty cotton (similar weight to a rugby jersey) and flattering to most shapes and sizes, the dresses are available for South Africans, Kiwis, Aussies and English (in sizes S, M, L and XL) each with their own unique, but identifiable emblem and country colours.

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The magic of Newlands by Ted Woodberg

y far the most important Rugby stadium in South Africa, this once- iconic home of the SA Rugby Union has a special place in the hearts of all South Africans, both past and present. This majestic amphitheatre of concrete, steel and glass stands proudly below Devil’s Peak in Cape Town’s southern suburbs like some ancient Greek temple; holding within her ramparts stories and secrets that have become legendary in the history books of South African rugby. For decades it has held in its cloisters the offices of the South African Rugby Union which took up office under the Grand Stand in 1971. The original South African Rugby Board, as it was known then, was first established in Kimberley in 1889, during the days of the “diamond rush.” It moved to Cape Town in 1893 when Billy Simkins became president, renting modest premises in the city until the offices finally moved to Newlands in 1971. Decades later in 1990, the SARB purchased the magnificent Mill House which was built in the 1840’s by Jacob Letterstedt, and this stately old building became the new home of the SARB. In 1990 the grand old stadium celebrated its 100th year and at that stage it had witnessed the most Springbok rugby matches out of all of the then existing rugby stadiums in South Africa. Her current capacity is 45 000 and she has now been eclipsed by the brand new soccer stadium that was built

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Are you match ready? When the anticipated crowds arrive here for the RWC, will your business be ready?

f the estimated 85 000 visitors to our country from all parts of the world, 5 000 will be from South Africa, based on previous RWC statistics which have been researched by Auckland City Council. Even more importantly, 44 000 of the estimated visitors will be here in NZ for the first time ever. This will be a golden opportunity for all businesses to showcase their goods and services by hosting a touring group. The emphasis will be on entertainment and having fun, but at the same time there will be opportunities for you to conduct presentations to promote your business even if it is not linked with hospitality or tourism. Overseas visitors who are also business people will be keen to participate in these tours because it will be a way of deducting all or part of the touring costs from tax. So there will be a large segment of the touring parties who will gladly take part in your hosting parties in order to investigate business opportunities here in NZ. The Auckland Business Club, ably administered by Suzanne McKinnon, have put in place a number of initiatives to help local businessmen identify the opportunities and get marketing programmes in place. Some of these initiatives are:1) The creation of 4 main fan zones in the Auckland area : • Queens Wharf in Auckland central • Albany Lakes on the North Shore • The Trust Stadium in Henderson • The Mangere Town Centre

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orth Shore City Council Parks Manager Martin van Jaarsveld says, “The completion of extensive work to improve drainage, irrigation and turf surface late in 2009 made Onewa Domain a popular choice as a training venue for RWC 2011. Springbok coaching and management staff were most impressed when they visited in May last year. The site is well located with easy access to the motorway and a five to 10 minute drive to the Auckland CBD. The training field is also surrounded by bush on two sides, which gives it an attractive green backdrop and also makes it ideal for ‘closed’ practice sessions. During RWC 2011 there will be seven training venues across Auckland that will host teams during the tournament. Onewa Domain has been chosen by South Africa and France. Silverdale Rugby Club will host Japan, Namibia and Samoa.

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Who was playing rugby during the Anglo-Boer War? In 1901, right in the middle of the Anglo-Boer War, an amazing international rugby tournament was played between New Zealand, Australia, England, Canada, and the Transvaal Republic in a remote SA country town of Zeerust. Although not sanctioned by the IRB – was this technically the first World Cup?

certain John Taylor of Thames NZ, was part of the winning New Zealand team that claimed the highly coveted “Zeerust Cup.” His is one of the many stories which are being celebrated in the Coromandel’s new “Walter Callaway Trail” which is to be launched, with much fanfare, on Saturday 24th September 2011. The Trail focuses on the story of New Zealand’s participation in the South African War seen through the perspective of the Maori-born Walter Callaway, as well as other local characters who also played a very significant role during that conflict.

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Walter Callaway’s story is unique and it has already been told through the recent publishing of his biography, Walter Callaway – Maori Warrior of the Boer War. The Trail is a sequel to that, and by visiting the high quality exhibits and related places of interest, a visitor can get a first-hand account of what happened, in what has already been termed as “New Zealand’s Forgotten War.” The Callaway Exhibition will be housed in Coromandel Town’s Old Courthouse, next to the I-Site, during the Rugby World Cup and then after the tournament it will be shifted to Mike Dwight - teacher/author the Brian Boru in Thames. It will be launched with much fanfare at 11 am on the 24th September and even the SA High Commissioner will be there. Coromandel Town has organised a range of activities for that day and it will culminate in the town watching the big grudge match of France versus New Zealand. Everyone is welcome to participate in the day’s celebration. The Trail will also include stories such as Bradford from Paeroa – who was New Zealand’s first overseas casualty and the first colonial soldier to die in action in the war. Lena Kenrick of Thames who worked in the Concentration camps also has a fascinating story to tell. There are many other such narratives – even the unique set of Boer Mauser rifles on display in the Brian Boru make interesting viewing. In addition, The Treasury in Thames is housing a comprehensive reference library to store biographical details of New Zealanders who volunteered to serve queen and country in that war. To aid such research, a set of beautifully made information panels depicting each of the ten NZ Contingents’ story, will also be on display. This project, funded by donors including Te Papa National Museum, local government structures and local businesses, promises to become a unique tourist attraction for the Coromandel region, even well beyond the World Cup. If interested, a Walter Callaway Trail brochure can be accessed and downloaded on websites www.thecoromandel.com and www.thetreasury. org.nz It is hoped that the Walter Callaway Project will help raise the awareness of the substantial contact that New Zealand and South Africa have had in the past - and as a result, further strengthen the bond between our two countries.

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his is a must-see creative masterpiece by ex-South African Cape Malay producer Ruthewaan Wagge, who has encapsulated the agony of an Indonesian slave man from the colonial era of 1834 who has found himself lost in a new land, South Africa, far from his homeland and bereft of his loved ones.

Wagge has turned this impossible situation into a delightful musical of high drama and joy, enacted by local ex-pat Cape Coloureds and other local people of colour as a display of courage and survival in a South African era of difficult inter-cultural conflicts and seemingly insurmountable ethnic differences. Directed by Afrikaner Erika Saunderson; Cape Malay Osman Abrahams and including a mixed cast of ex-pats and local New Zealanders. Book your tickets now! See the attached programme for details.

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e present another ‘tongue-in-cheek’ editorial from this retailer, following on from last issue where a mysterious marketing manager known as Adoons Adonis made his debut.

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Adoons does it again!

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“Our newly appointed Marketing Manager, Adoons Adonis, says that he has noticed people from various nations, which he did not know even existed, visit the SA Shop Rosedale on a daily basis. They ask for SA food products like biltong, milk tart, mealie meal, meat sticks and “twisted sisters.” (Adoons said that he had noticed some twisted sisters in Auckland, but only after pointing to the koeksisters did he realize what the customer really wanted!) Adoons believes it is his knowledge gained from many years of sitting on a rock in the Mountains of South Africa, meditating about retail sales that is making a real difference in this shop. He has gained years of experience from nasty bee stings and thorny wild fruit that he believes has added to his knowledge of the retail industry, making him a master in his field. Adoons comes from a background of large families in South Africa, where you feel a sense of belonging. In this way he is able to identify with immigrants in NZ feeling alone and depressed without their extended families. Adoons therefore recommends a visit to the SA Shop Rosedale if you feel alone on this beautiful new Pacific Island. Adoons is present every day in the Rosedale shop, to make sure that his customers receive service with a smile and he is there to handle any complaints in person. Please be patient during this process, because he experiences many silent moments. Adoons believes it is not the Peppermint crisp, the Rollo toffees, green fig jam, Simba chips or the Cremora in the coffee (coffee kapitaal?), but the memories it recalls, that makes shopping a great experience at the SA Shop Rosedale. With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching you need to pop in and, get your biltong, beer, caps and flags and visit our website www. southafricanshop.co.nz.” Thanks to Quintus Cronje for this most amusing article .Hey Quintus, isn’t Barry Hilton looking for a sidekick….?

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An interview with

In order to promote Barry’s upcoming tour, we thought it would be a good idea to have an “e-mail chat” with him. Man, does he ever take life seriously?

Barry Hilton

SAMAG: Howzit, Cousin! BARRY: Howzit! Did you know we (South Africans) are the only people in the world who say that, besides cricket players SAMAG: Barry, you have no idea how excited the ex-pat SA community here is over your pending visit. Is this your first visit to NZ? BARRY: Thank you very much! I’m honored that people are excited to come and see me. Yes, it is my first visit to New Zealand – what happened to the old one? Did Zealand used to be Holland? If so, then you guys have got the Dutchmen. Seriously, I am ever so excited and thankful that I can still make people laugh… and have fun doing it. SAMAG: Excellent. Please don’t make it your last visit! BARRY: I’ve got this promoter who up till now seems to be doing a good job and is already talking about return trips. I’d love to work in New Zealand again; in fact I want to continue to apply my trade all around the world. SAMAG: Are you staying for the Rugby World Cup? BARRY: No I’m not. I’m going straight back to work in South Africa; in fact, I’ve got a gig the day I land back in Johannesburg, and for the three days after that! I live in PE and can’t even go straight home to my own bed. . SAMAG: This issue we are running a RWC Special, so when you come and visit in August make sure you give the All Blacks a hard time! BARRY: Maybe I can, but our current rugby team doesn’t seem to know their ass from their elbow. SAMAG: Please tell us about your most embarrassing moment on stage.

BARRY: I went to the wrong gig and started working on stage. It soon became clear the audience wasn’t expecting a comedian because when I got out my guitar to play a song, some guys got up and danced. I was asked to leave. I got to the actual gig late. SAMAG: Do you often have to change your material to suit the audience? BARRY: I change my material all the time. I do 10 seconds a day, which equals over an hour a year. No two shows are ever the same. I do however get many requests for audience favourites. SAMAG: What do you do with the hecklers? BARRY: This is South Africa pal, I shoot them. SAMAG: Have you visited ex-pat SA communities in other parts of the world? BARRY: Yes, United Kingdom, Dubai, Australia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Portugal, Botswana, Zambia, France, and Mauritius. It seems there are more South Africans out than in SAMAG: Barry, it’s been great chatting to you. Please leave us with a message to all of your fans here in NZ. BARRY: Can’t wait to get to New Zealand! Sorry it’s taken so long. Don’t tell them that we are slowly taking over the world… (Pinky) Well, this is just a foretaste of the fun we are going to have at Barry’s shows! See the attached block advertisements for the venues, times, dates and booking arrangements.

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A New Country, A New Life, A New Plan I

mmigrating is a time of extraordinary change that is both exciting and daunting. Completing the application process is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to making a new life in New Zealand a success.

George Deeb Associates, a boutique law firm in Takapuna on the North Shore, Auckland, specialize in assisting Southern African migrants set up and manage their legal affairs in New Zealand. This is a crucial process that should be put in place before leaving South Africa or upon arrival in New Zealand. With over 30 years legal experience in both Johannesburg and Auckland the firm’s principal, George Deeb, says: “It is important to plan ones affairs before arriving in New Zealand as there are significant tax and other financial planning benefits to be had if this is done properly.” The practice specialises in Conveyancing, Commercial Law, Trusts and Estate Planning as well as the complexities of Immigration Law and is also able to advise on transferring funds to New Zealand from abroad. Having been though the process of immigrating himself, George is passionate about helping migrants with networking, moral support, advice, fellowship and

friendship - as well as promoting the interests of SANZ, The South African New Zealand Charitable Trust in business, socially and culturally. As the first Chairman and now the Committee Coordinator for SANZ, George assists migrants and others with Southern African interests. George is married to Sue, who is the practice Office Manager and they have two married daughters, Katherine and Bridget as well as a son, Matthew all living in Auckland. He spends his free time with family which include two grandchildren, Eli and Sophia, as well as playing golf, tennis and sailing. If you need a lawyer who understands the emotional, financial and legal difficulties which accompany immigration, contact George Deeb Associates on +64 9 486 1415 for an appointment or e-mail info@georgedeeb.co.nz . Further information is available at www.georgedeeb.co.nz. Thanks to our roving reporter, Susanna Kruger, who put this article together.

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he South Africa/New Zealand Charitable Trust (commonly known as ‘SANZ’) has recently re-invented itself with a highly successful major social function that was held at the Browns Bay Bowling Club, Auckland.

It was touted as a “mid-year Christmas” and it certainly fitted the bill; with a genuine Father Christmas, Christmas trees, piles of gifts and freezing northern hemisphere cold weather to boot! The function, held on 1st July, attracted over 120 people and included traditional braai-packs for the SA aficionados, a full-on discotheque and cash bar; and especially for the kids, jumping castles, balloons and face painting. There were some corporate sponsors who gave away generous prizes and a highly effective welcoming team who handed out lucky numbers for a draw later in the evening that created much excitement amongst the welling crowd of ex-pat devotees. Chris and Natalie Sparg of Sparg’s Auto Tune have taken over the reins of the Social Committee, and their first function has certainly secured them without contention as the dead-ringers for the job! Full marks to both of them for their efforts on the 1st July. The event went off without a hitch, leaving a lot of newcomers totally blown away by their effort at offering good old-fashioned SA hospitality that has become our trademark since moving away from the old country.

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We look forward to bigger and better social events from the Spargs in the future. SANZ are acutely aware that they need a bold presence on the internet, so Committee Leader George Deeb, of George Deeb Associate Solicitors has brought together the talents of a number of highly skilled SA expat IT experts, including Cathy Mellett of Net Branding Ltd to produce a brand new SANZ website that will attract visitors from all corners of the globe. Once the website is upgraded and polished to its maximum potential, it will offer advertising facilities to all NZ residents, both SA and Kiwi. After all, the SA market is now big enough to be offered at a price to anyone who wants to do business with us. This concept has led SANZ to consider a new Biznet Sub-Committee, headed up by Richard Pearce of Barfoot and Thompson Residential. His function will be to bring together all persons interested in getting involved in the vibrant SA Community Business Network. He will spearhead a number of key functions and events that will follow on from the regular 6pm meetings that take place every first and third Wednesday evening at the Browns Bay Bowling Club. New immigrant business people who are looking to meet up with other ex-pats like themselves are welcome to join this fast-growing group. He will be ably assisted by Ian Mellett who runs the Central Auckland SA Biznet Group. Sport has always been a great way to bring people together and the committee has appointed Michelle de Wet as sub-committee co-ordinator in order to promote a variety of exciting sporting events that will attract interest from the broader ex-pat SA community. With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching there are plans afoot to combine matches held at both Eden Park and North Harbour Stadium with SA functions. The Committee has proposed a number of other portfolios the functions of which will be to form a vital link between all of those who are keen to meld with South Africans who have happily settled here, both new and old. They are the portfolios of immigration, recruitment, tourism and education, amongst others. There is no doubt that the new SANZ Committee will grow from strength to strength. Those who wish to propose leadership of the proposed portfolios or who wish to put forward other, more important portfolios are welcome to contact George Deeb on dd: 09-486 1415 or e-mail on george@georgedeeb.co.nz.

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Come and be a part of the vibrant ex-pat SA community here in auckland. Join in the fun and help each other by networking effectively. SOCIAL EVENTS: NORTH SHORE - We have a monthly fun social get together at the Browns Bay Bowling Club, Bute Road, Browns Bay on the first Friday evening of each month starting at 6pm. Kids allowed. A cash bar is available and a light meal will be on sale. Our next social will take place on Friday 5th August and after that on Friday 2nd September 2011. AUCKLAND CENTRAL - We meet every two months on the last Friday of the month at the Remuera Bowling Club, Dromorne Road, Remuera. No kids allowed. A cash bar is available and a light traditional SA meal will be on sale. The next social will take place on Friday 26th August. This club includes East Auckland, so if you live in Howick, Pakuranga, Mt Wellington or Botany you are welcome! We would like to start another chapter in West Auckland. If you know of suitable venues, please let us know. BUSINESS NETWORKING: As new immigrants you will be given a chance of introducing yourself to our regular attendees and we will ensure that you are entered on to the SA Biznet data base in order for all members to be able to access your details. Bring some of your business cards! NORTH SHORE - Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Browns Bay Bowling Club, Bute Road, Browns Bay commencing 6pm. Next meetings: Wednesdays 3rd & 17th August, 7th & 21st September 2011.

AUCKLAND CENTRAL - We are planning to have monthly meetings on a Tuesday evening in the middle of the month. Dates and venues to be announced. SA NEW ARRIVALS CLUB: In order to help you settle in to your new life in NZ this club holds meetings on the SECOND Wednesday evening of each month at a superb venue in a park like setting that will allow your kids to have fun while you listen to some good advice. The venue is the Kawai Parapura Retreat Centre, 14 Mills Lane, Albany off Oteha Valley Road. This event is generously hosted by Peter Meyer who provides free wine and snacks. Next two meetings: August 10th, September 14th. Time: from 6pm to 8 pm MAIRANGI BAY SANZ COFFEE CLUB Calling all SA housewives or retirees who are looking to socialize with others and share their stories! This club meets once per month on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The Venue: CafĂŠ Windsor, 542 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, in front of the Baptist Church opposite the entrance to Hastings Road. Travel down a little road next to Kentucky Fried Chicken where you will find plenty of safe parking. Time: 10 am to 12pm. Next meetings: 11th August, 8th September. If you are aware of any other SA Clubs in the Auckland region, please contact the editors.

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MARISNA ROODT

No more horsing around This is our third article on equestrian prodigy Marisna Roodt who has made significant progress in her hobby. She is daughter of well known Auckland insurance broker Herman Roodt and his wife Renet.

he last time we did an article on Marisna, she was preparing for the Inter Pacific Team selection. She has since been successful in being chosen to be part of the New Zealand team.

                                                           

      

               

The Inter Pacific Team Exchange is a Pony Club exchange between five countries; Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the U.S.A, with five members in each team. It is held every two years and each country takes turns in hosting the exchange. The exchange consists of the teams travelling together exploring the country they are in; a friendly gymkhana where teams are mixed around to get to know each other; cultural activities, educational escapades and the main event of the exchange, the Nation’s Cup Show Jumping competition. This year it was hosted by New Zealand from May 1 to 15. The teams assembled in Wellington and eventually ended up in KihiKihi where the Nation’s Cup was held, a two round show jumping competition. Canada won the Nation’s Cup, New Zealand was second, Australia third, U.S.A. fourth and Hong Kong fifth. The riders only had a 1/2 hour to trial and decide which horse to ride out of a pool of horses on loan. Marisna had a challenging horse, but managed to figure out his tricks and finished as the second best performing Kiwi rider. Well done, Marisna! To be considered for the New Zealand team, Marisna had several requirements which had to be met. She had to be between the ages of 1721; hold a ‘B’ Equestrian Certificate or higher and be an active member of a Pony Club. Marisna holds her A Certificate, which is the highest qualification of the New Zealand Pony Club Association. She had to ride three unfamiliar horses and do a show jumping round on each of them, after only having 5 minutes to get used to each other, and under the scrutinizing eyes of the riding panel of three. Marisna says it has always been a dream to represent her country and could not believe she had been chosen for the national team. This taste of international competition has now spurred on her determination to compete for New Zealand at a higher level and she looks forward to climbing through the grades and competing on the world equestrian stage in the future. Whilst steadily working towards her next endeavours, she will remain ever busy with her studies at Massey University and by coaching at the local Rosedale and Silverdale Pony Clubs. Marisna’s story is an inspiration to all young ex-pat New Zealanders. If you know of a young person who has excelled either academically or in their extra-curricular pursuits, please let the Editors know.

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Business Broking Tri-Nations Let me paint a scenario. Joe Soap owns a pool cleaning business in Cape Town, but decides to sell his business and his home and to emigrate to New Zealand (or Australia) with his family. Perhaps you know of someone in South Africa in a similar situation? The house is typically easy enough to sell but what about the business? And then buying another business in a foreign country? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where we can help. Our company, LINK, is the largest business brokerage in New Zealand. We have been helping people buy and sell businesses since 1996, and have franchised offices across the country. More recently however we have begun our international expansion. We started first in Australia and have offices in Queensland and NSW. More recently though we have converted one of South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest business brokerages (Renwick Business Brokers) to LINK. We now have brokers and offices across South Africa, Australia and NZ. A true Tri-Nations franchise group! In fact we are now the largest Business Brokerage in the Southern Hemisphere. Not bad for a little Kiwi company that started with a couple of brokers who wanted to change the way businesses are sold. So for Mr Soap, he can now call on a LINK broker in Cape Town (or any other major city in SA) to sell his business, and at the same time begin looking at businesses with LINK in his chosen destination country. LINK is in 3 countries, across 42 locations and with over 130 professional brokers, representing over 1,000 businesses and working with more than 11,000 registered buyers. We are a genuine franchise group where the owners of the LINK franchises know each other and can collaborate effectively to help people like Mr Soap.

As Peter Woodberg mentioned in last months edition of The South African, buying a business in New Zealand is one of the best ways to get permanent residency here. If you, your family or any of friends need help with selling or buying a business within our three countries of operation, we would be only too pleased to help. In the meantime its time to turn our attention to the Tri-Nations for another reason! And whether Joe Soap watches the first kick-off in Cape Town or Auckland, a few things will be the same; a barbeque, a couple of beers and some mates, plenty of shouting at the ref, and a LINK office around the corner. See LINK website details below or contact Franchise Manager, Kevin Atkinson on 09 579 9226 ext 363, 0272 522 556 or email kevina@linkbusiness.co.nz.

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OPTOMETRIST AND CONTACT LENS SPECIALIST ALAN SAKS JOINS ICONIC AUCKLAND PRACTICE, MORTIMER HIRST Mortimer Hirst, an iconic independent New Zealand practice, was established in 1951 and is still located in the same premises as when it first opened, the fashionable 9 High St, Auckland CBD as well as 14 Maheke Street, St Heliers. Mortimer Hirst has been instrumental in the development, manufacturing and fitting of contact lenses in New Zealand, fitting them since the 1950s and manufacturing both hard and soft contact lenses onsite. The onsite contact lens manufacturing laboratory occupied three floors of the 9 High Street building until 1978. To this day Mortimer Hirst maintains an onsite contact lens laboratory, eyewear laboratory for repairs or replacement prescription glasses or sunglasses and an extensive in house stock of disposable contact lenses to provide a fast, efficient and convenient service. Grant and Alan are two of the few remaining practitioners who are able to modify, re-power and polish rigid gas permeable contact lenses in house, often in the course of an annual contact lens consultation.

Alan Saks, a former Partner and Director at Saks Taylor & Brauer Optometrists Pretoria, South Africa and Barry & Beale, Auckland has recently joined Mortimer Hirst. Alan Saks www.alansaks.co.nz is an optometrist and contact lens specialist. As well as conducting general optometric and child vision examinations, Alan specialises in keratoconus and complex contact lens ﬁtting and management, often on referral from local and international colleagues and eye surgeons. Alan was inﬂuential in the shift to single use disposable contact lens practice and continues to educate around the world on such concepts. He performs clinical trials and pre-market evaluations for a variety of soft-lens and specialty rigid gas permeable designs for leading manufactures. He is a consultant to the international contact lens industry and author of the monthly columns In Contact and Saks on Eyes. Alan lectures and presents keynote presentations around the world at international conferences and served on the editorial boards of the journals; International Contact Lens Clinic and The South African Optometrist.

Mortimer Hirst is renowned for its handpicked Eyewear collections. The experienced buying team of qualiﬁed Dispensing Opticians are constantly sourcing the most innovative and exciting new collections to work with, often from obscure and little known fashion houses as well as the established internationally renowned brands. Eyewear brands include Oliver Goldsmith, Mykita, Dita, ic! berlin, Theo, Gucci, RayBan, Lindberg, Bvlgari, Dolce & Gabanna, Paul Smith, Oliver Peoples, amongst many others, some of which are exclusive to Mortimer Hirst in New Zealand. Whether it’s a traditional look or a fashion statement Mortimer Hirst’s expert Dispensing Opticians will ﬁnd Eyewear to suit each individual client’s unique, visual, lifestyle and fashion requirements.

Mortimer Hirst was the ideal practice for Alan to continue his specialty career. Business partners; Optometrist and Contact Lens Specialist Grant Watters www.grantwatters.co.nz, and Dispensing Optician Naomi Bicheno are delighted to have Alan join the professional team and continue the tradition that Mortimer Hirst has established.

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South African PROPERTY CORNER In this issue, our in-house residential property adviser, Richard Pearce of Barfoot and Thompson Residential offers “Ten Tips for Home Buyers”:-

Buying a home is one of the key decisions that you will make, and it is important to make sure that you get it right. 1) Sort out your finances at the start Speak to your bank or mortgage broker to find out how much you can borrow, and what you can afford to spend on a new home. If possible, get a pre-approval in writing, and understand what conditions you have to meet before you can buy. Allow for conveyancing, valuation and loan application costs, and include rates, insurance and repairs in your budget.

2) Decide on the maximum that you are prepared to spend

When you have found the home that you want to buy, it is time to take action, and secure it before someone else buys it. Take advice from your friends, family and advisors, but remember that you will be living in the home, you will be paying for it, and it is your decision. Your real estate sales person will assist you to submit an offer that includes the price that you are willing to pay and your terms of purchase.

Interest rates are likely to increase over the next few years, so you need to assess your long term affordability, taking interest rate increases and your future plans into account. Set yourself a maximum purchase price below your approved limit.

3) Make a list of key requirements and describe the home you want It helps to have a clear idea of what you are looking for, so make a list of what is essential for you, and what would be a bonus.

4) Select your preferred suburbs and focus on these The key to successfully buying real estate is to gather as much information as possible about homes on the market in your preferred area and in your price range. That way you’ll have a good feel for the relative values of properties and will be able to buy the right home at the right price.

5) Choose your sales person

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A real estate sales person can guide you through the home buying process, and will work with you to find the home that you are looking for. Best of all, you do not have to pay for their advice and knowledge. Choose a sales person who can understand your requirements and ask him or her to show you a wide selection of homes in your price range.

6) Choose your solicitor Your solicitor is a key member of your team, and it is wise to choose your solicitor get their advice before you sign a purchase contract.

7) Understand the purchase process Ask your estate agent and/or solicitor to fully explain the purchase options and purchase processes. Read the booklet NZ Residential Property Sale and Purchase Agreements Guide from the Real Estate Agents Authority (www. reaa.govt.nz). You can also read books from the library or do research online.

8) Buying at Auction Many homes are sold at auctions, so attend a few auctions to see how they work. Try to predict the selling prices in advance, as this will give you a good idea of how well you know the market in your area. Remember, before you can bid at an auction, you need to have the required deposit, usually 10%; you need to be able to buy unconditionally; and you need to be able to settle on the settlement date. (See more details at www.barfoot.co.nz)

9) LIM, Builders Report etc If you are buying at auction or making an unconditional offer, you have to do your homework before you buy. This usually includes asking your solicitor to review the title, LIM (Land Information Memorandum) and purchase contract. You should also get a builders report on the property, and discuss this with your advisors before you buy. In conditional offers, you can purchase subject to LIM and builders report.

10) When you find the “right” house, submit an offer

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              

         

    

  

     

    

     

            

      

                                      

                      

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                                 

   

    

 

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