The SA issue 33 by The South African Magazine

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Issue number 033 June/July 2013

South African

CONNECTING SOUTH AFRICA AND NEW ZEALAND

Battleground: Rhino Wars page 10

Movie and Book Giveaways page 20

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From the editor Buon giorno from Rome!

e are in Rome staying in a very old small hotel in the middle of a tourist area close to the Spanish Steps. Everything is within walking distance - heaps of restaurants, cafes and high-end stores like Gucci, Armani, Lacoste, Mont Blanc and many more. A rich gals dream! The tourist season has just started and at face value all looks well - nice clothes and good cars - but under the surface this is not so at all. There is huge unemployment. We see the signs all too clearly, the homeless families with children begging on the streets. I am told that it will take Europe at least twenty years to climb out of their fiscal situation. By comparison, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English have done a great job with our economy while working towards a positive budget by 2015. Government spending has dropped, unemployment has gone down and the future looks bright. Brighter than in Europe and America or even in Australia with their current labour government. We have a housing boom whereas in Europe no one can sell their houses. New Zealand and her keepers have really outdone themselves. There are very few places in the world that can compare with this great country we live in. On a different note, I would like to thank Sherelee on yet another great South African Magazine. The cover is great. Aren’t the white lions just gorgeous?

And now for some breaking news! The South African Magazine has now partnered with the ‘SA going to NZ’ website so you will be able to read the magazine online at www.sagoingtonz.co.nz. We will be loading all the previous magazines onto the site within the next three months so if you’ve missed a copy you will be able to find it by logging on. For the next issue we will not be sending you the magazine via electronic email but you will be able to view it online once you register. It’s free so register now to familiarise yourself with the website.

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LEGAL UPDATE: EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employment Relations Act 2000:

The unforeseen consequences

he Labour party usually makes law changes during their term that will benefit employees, not changes that will make access to justice more costly and difficult. In 2000, the Labour Government scrapped the Employment Contracts Acts 1992 and replaced it with the Employment Relations Act (ER Act), which on the contrary has had the unforeseen consequences of higher legal costs for both employees and employers.

The Employment Tribunal had until 2000 heard personal grievance claims for dismissal, redundancy, etc. The members overall were very competent, were legally trained and were specialists in employment law and hearings were conducted at a reasonable cost to the parties. The Tribunal followed the precedents set in Employment Court decisions so lawyers were able largely to anticipate the findings on particular sets of facts and evidence. The Members, conscious that their findings would be overturned by the Court if wrong, generally gave good decisions. Soon after the ER Act was introduced, the Tribunal was dismantled; most of its members were dismissed and replaced by the Employment Relations Authority stocked with Labour-chosen members. Mediation became a compulsory first step. Most of the ex-Tribunal Members were Eska Hartdegen appointed to the new mediation service. The first hearing held in the Authority is inquisitorial, and is termed an “investigation meeting”. Members did not need a tertiary qualification, and were mostly appointed because they had union affiliations or HR backgrounds. The paradox of this is that the Mediation Service had highly skilled, experienced and legally trained Mediators, whereas the Authority Members needed no tertiary training and experience, skill or legal knowledge. The supervisory powers of the Court over the Authority were removed making each Authority Member a law unto themselves. No matter how inconsistent or contrary to general evidence and procedural rules their actions or instructions are, no application for review can be brought in the Court. The Members exercise autocratic, draconian powers akin to the Spanish Inquisition, and their decisions need not be based on the precedents set by the Court. This makes the outcome of the claims invariably uncertain and unpredictable, and often illogical, inequitable and unfair. Instead of an appeal process to the Employment Court, as under the earlier legislation which limited litigants’ costs, the new legislation created a first hearing in the Authority followed by a full further de novo hearing in the Employment Court. Now any party dissatisfied with the Authority’s decision, must challenge the decision anew in the Court, and rather than just one hearing, and an appeal to the Court on the papers without the further need to lead evidence again, there now are two hearings resulting in a duplication of hearing The South African

costs. This makes it a much more expensive process for both litigant parties than up until 2000. The Labour Governments stated intention at the time, and their purpose in creating the Authority was that it would provide speedy, efficient, and cheap access to justice “without regard to technicalities”. Unfortunately, this has not eventuated and some members unnecessarily complicate the investigation process leading to sometimes hugely increased costs. At a meeting last year with the Head of the Authority, Alistair Dumbleton, concerns around the inconsistent procedural approaches of Members and the high costs resulting from this were raised. He conceded that there was a need for a “Bench Book” as would be used in a Court, which gives guidance to the Judges and ensures procedural consistency across the Court. Thirteen years after the legislation was introduced, there is no “Bench Book” and processes and decisions coming out of the Authority still depend largely on the length of the Chancellor’s foot. Although being sceptical at first of a compulsory mediation process, it certainly is a practical, informal forum affording the parties an opportunity around a table to reach an agreed resolution and early settlement. Seven to eight of every ten cases where I act for either the employer or the employee, are settled (generally amicably), and the parties can shake hands, close that chapter in the book, and move on, without the cost of the process having entirely broken the bank.

Rare white beauty By Maria Chinn

aking up at the crack of dawn we hit the road to the Kingdom of Zion Wildlife Park in Whangarei to spend the day with some of the rarest of the big cats – the white lions.

a stroke and a few kind words from him. He didn’t fail them. He waved or touched or spoke to each, just as a parent would to a child. The white lions and tigers literally took my breath away by their magnificent beauty. The connection I felt was almost tangible. I immediately wanted to volunteer my services, pack up my job, my home, my life and move north. Spending the day wandering around the park, watching the dedicated rangers with the animals, I know they enjoy their safe life in captivity and have the best care and love on this island, so far away from their natural habitat in Africa.

Since arriving in New Zealand 5 years ago I’ve wanted to see for myself the life of these big cats in captivity. White lions occur naturally in only one place on earth – the Timbavati region in South Africa. But very few white lions have been witnessed in the wild over the past decade. Today, most white lions are born and live in captivity. Their rarity and beauty has condemned them to a destiny where they have become curiosities and hunting trophies.

The park is currently open 7 Founder Craig Busch, known as days a week with a variety of the Lion Man, is world famous tours and costs. Visit for his love of lions and their Amafu and Imvula – white lionesses at Zion www.kingdomofzion.co.nz. love for him. Busch arrived at the park while we were wandering around and the cats stopped Busch has a documentary called THE LION MAN, filmed at The Rhino eating, sauntered up to the edge of their cages to wait for him to and Lion Nature Reserve, 40kms Northwest of Johannesburg. His say hello, rubbing their faces against the bars in anticipation of website is www.thelionman.com.

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Level of cover vs. needs According to the research, there is no indication that there is a national crisis with the take-up rates of life insurance ownership, however levels of life cover are often poorly chosen, with little relationship between ideal cover and actual cover. For example, couples tend to insure both spouses for the same or similar amounts, despite sharply differing actual insurance needs. The biggest issue with New Zealanders seems to be the low levels of ownership of personal insurance around permanent disability, like total disablement cover or long-term income protection cover. Most families are highly vulnerable to medium or long-term disability. The research identified some key reasons why New Zealanders are underinsured. Below are some misconceptions and separate fact from fiction.

“It’s too expensive” People often fail to see the value for money of insurance cover because they are paying for an intangible and uncertain future benefit. When you’ve got so many things to spend your money on, insurance may seem like an unnecessary luxury. But think about some of the costs associated with sickness and injury – like hospital and medical costs. Then think of the lost income that could also result from months, or even years out of the workforce. It helps put the cost of insurance in perspective.

“It won’t happen to me” Lack of insurance often stems from the overwhelming optimism Kiwi’s have about the likelihood of bad things happening, be they health setbacks or significant financial problems. Everybody knows someone who’s experienced a serious illness or accident. You know it happens. And it can happen at any age.

“I’ll be covered some other way” The possibility of financial assistance from the Government and reliance on the public health system is another reason why people think they don’t need insurance. While some level of assistance is usually available, it is often insufficient to cover the associated costs. For example, ACC pays for accidents only, not illness. When it comes to health care, the public health system is a good provider of emergency services, but for elective and non-urgent surgery, people can find themselves on a waiting list for several months or even years. On the flip side, the research found that some wealthier and older households hold excessive cover, with sums insured not decreasing with age. With lower levels of financial vulnerability such as no dependants or income to protect, and higher cash reserves such as a KiwiSaver account or other retirement savings, a reduction in cover can be appropriate in some cases. The aim is to find a good balance between cost and cover, so it’s affordable and meets your specific needs. Your adviser can help you to achieve this balance. *Massey University, Exploring Underinsurance within New Zealand, 2011.

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Surfer dude – in my dreams! By Dennis Hawnt

n a beach near Opotiki, I look back on the first eight years I’ve spent in New Zealand. Change was the one constant – saying goodbye to people and places after having lived in eight Dennis Hawnt rental houses in eight years. Born in what was then Rhodesia, one of two children of school teacher parents, we enjoyed three holidays a year caravanning around Mozambique, Rhodesia and South Africa. An adventurous childhood soon marred by the inevitable convergence of political opposites. Following the downing of the first of two Viscount Air Rhodesia aircrafts with the deaths of 48 people, I changed my plans to leave Rhodesia but rather stayed to join the army as a conscript. Within six days of leaving the army I was in Durban studying Graphic Design and grappling with the culture shock of soldier to student. Durban, although a colourful mix of vibrant cultures with its amazing people, food, smells and colours, was not for me. The Highveld was calling and with my studies completed I moved to Johannesburg, met and married my beautiful wife, had children and started a business. Then I decided it would be a good idea to move somewhere safe and New Zealand became our home.

veins after gliding my surfboard effortlessly back and forth through the waves until finally reaching the shallows. Effortless! Looking up I see the love of my life, Sandi, happily gazing at me as I run athletically up the beach to her. In reality, this was not to be. I found myself gasping for air lying in three inches of water, my board tugging on the leash around my ankle as each wave ebbed... and flowed. Sand in my hair, in my mouth, in my eyes, with my swimming shorts bulging with the coarse sand excavated from the sea bed after being tossed and then unceremoniously dumped. Looking up, I see a look of amusement on Sandi’s face. Life is full of the unexpected, each ‘wave’ full of promise and hope, never are two exactly alike. Change can be your friend, if you let it. Today I have learnt to embrace change. As a Graphic Designer I love learning new technologies and applying them to ever changing design fashions. Change broadens your mind. It certainly has mine! Dennis designs The South African Magazine. If you’re interested in having a look at Dennis’s work, please visit www.dennis@wrk.

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Mud Fun Run By Charleen Conradie

inally the wait is over. Last year, at 15 years old, I was chosen to play the clarinet in Rosehill College’s Senior Concert Band. And we are winging our way to Singapore and Malaysia in July. There are 28 students going who will be playing string, wind and percussion instruments. A fundraiser was held to raise funds for our trip called the Waiuku Sand to Mud Fun Run. It’s an 8.2km run starting at Karioitahi Beach and ending in town at the Waiuku Lions club.

On Sunday morning my excitement rose and after registration my Mum, my sister and I were ready with our strategy for the race. Power walking on the first leg and then running the rest of the way seemed ideal. I cramped during the first half but I walked through it, finally running after a water break. It was a long race for me and I was besieged with cramps, blisters and pain but I finished in a time of 1hour 13 minutes. Walking very slowly to the car I felt immensely proud of having achieved my goal of finishing the race for our fundraiser. Singapore and Malaysia, here we come!

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Meet Rory Laubscher from Firefly Photography By Rory Laubscher

y wife and I emigrated from South Africa in 2007, settling first in Whangarei before moving to Auckland two years ago.

I am a doctor by profession and studied medicine at the University of Pretoria as a military bursary holder. My military obligations included various deployments in South Africa and further afield in Africa. My first deployment was as Nelson Mandela’s doctor in 2005, and it was during this period that I purchased my first camera – after that I was completely hooked.

Rory Laubscher

My love affair for photography grew from there, and in 2008 I made the huge decision to pursue photography as a career alongside medicine. As much as I love my work as a doctor, there is a part of me that feels most alive when I have a camera in my hand – ignoring this passion seems foolish! I started Firefly Photography in 2008 working from home before opening up the studio in Clyde road, Browns Bay. I now practice medicine twice a week and devote the rest of my time to photography. I teach photographic lighting and have been contributing articles on the subject to D-Photo magazine for the past 2 years. Portrait photography is my speciality, and I am happiest when working with a client to create an image with impact that exceeds their expectations. I have also developed a love for kendo, and achieved my black belt in the beginning of the year. In my spare time I am an avid reader, gamer and devoted husband with a love for travel. My burning desire is to achieve the financial security that will allow me to devote my photographic and medical talents to a philanthropic cause. I believe very strongly that we have a duty to make a positive difference in whatever corner of the world we are lucky enough to have influence over. I am grateful to be able to practice two careers that have the capacity to make a difference. At present, my wife and I live in Browns Bay, and enjoy the life we have made for ourselves in our new country.

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Battleground: Rhino Wars Leave my Moms horn alone

here are only approximately 4,200 rhinos left in the wild today. Of those, 668 rhino were poached in 2012 and as of today, May 24 2013, 354 rhino have already been killed in South Africa. The 300 rhino that Mozambique had are now all poached. This is likely to increase the demand from South Africa.

A magnificent race of creatures is literally being decimated and on the verge of extinction — only because they possess a horn which is mistakenly believed to have the power to cure just about anything.

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With rhino horns currently being valued at about twice the price of gold on the black market, poachers in the renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa will stop at nothing to murder these animals. But help is on the way! In the new series BATTLEGROUND: RHINO WARS, four current and former members of the U.S. Special Ops (Navy SEALs and a Green Beret) have been recruited and brought into South Africa to assist the security teams on the ground. Together, they will survey the terrain, train the anti-poaching corps, exchange tactical information and go on the front lines to help defeat these ruthless criminals before the rhinos are brought to total extinction. These ‘soldiers of extinction’ are being led by Craig ‘Saw’, team leader, Navy SEAL (fmr.) and includes Jeff ‘Biggs’, sniper, Navy SEAL (fmr.); Rob Roy, intel, Navy SEAL (ret.); and ‘Oz’, medic, Green Beret. Battleground: Rhino Wars is a mini-series shot in the Kruger National Park which is being shown on Animal Planet in the USA.

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Klopse Style Welcome

he Stormers rugby team were welcomed at Auckland airport by the dynamic Auckland Dukes with their usual Klopse-styled extravaganza, overwhelming all the players with emotion and a sense of familiarity.

The Dukes were also invited by the Blues Rugby Union to create a Cape Carnival atmosphere at the North Harbour Rugby Stadium ahead of the game between the Blues and the Stormers. The atmosphere at the game was electrifying and a phenomenal advert for the culture and the people of the Cape. Everybody remarked on how the Dukes reminded them of their roots and the humour and spontaneity of the people. The Dukes and thousands of Stormers supporters paraded in the streets around the stadium. Even the Blues supporters joined in. A massive after-party was held at Cranks. “NZTV1 are producing a documentary on the contribution The Auckland Dukes have made towards developing good relations amongst all ethnicities in New Zealand. Not only are we creating harmony among ex-South Africans but we also utilise our Klopse culture as a vehicle to create unity and harmony among all New Zealanders” says founder Ruthewan Waggie.

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Abnormal Pap tests and the HPV virus By Stephen Kruger: Gynaecologist

hen I was asked to do an article for The South African Magazine on abnormal bleeding I was happy to oblige. However, last weekend I attended a conference in Wellington on Abnormal smears, colposcopy and the HPV VIRUS. As this was the most up to date information available I thought it would be prudent to share this with you.

1st advtthe business card size; 9cm xfor 6cm Firstly HPV virus: It stands HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (the wart virus).There are 100 known types with 20 infecting the ano genital region. Only 2 of these cause genital warts. I AfrikAAns & English spEAking have termed them the ‘Virus of intimacy’ It is the common cold Located at the Northshore Womens Specialist Centre in of Auckland, sexual Dr activity. give them to each other when we have sex StephenWe Kruger is dedicated to the highest quality of gynaecology services, with patient service to match. with each other.

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SpecialiSing in: The HPVmenstrual virus isbleeding the only known virus that directly causes cancer • Heavy and period problems Fibroids Dr Stephen Kruger of •the cervix, anus, penis, vulva, oropharynx, some skin cancers MB.Bch (Wits), FRCOG, • Abnormal smears and colposcopy and some cancers of the oral cavity. The virus is further divided FRANZCOG • Vaginal repairs • Post delivery repairslow risk (Lr) which one weObstetrician into high risk vaginal (Hr) and get is and a jackpot. Gynaecologist • Miscarriage and all early pregnancy issues (formerly from Durban) We• General may get a single one or multiple both Hr and Lr.The jackpot Gynaecology including smears North Shore Womens • General Gynaecological surgery goes further. If it is Hr it can be 16 or 18 or others. The most Specialist Centre • Infertility Ground the Floor,DNA 104 dangerous is 16 followed by 18.The numbers represent For all appointments please call Wendy on 09 479 9016 Rosedale Road, Albany, classification. Auckland www.gynaecologistauckland.co.nz

Some interesting statistics: The risk of getting HPV with a first unprotected sexual event is 40%. With a second partner it’s about 60% and 3 or more partners it goes to almost 100%. Women at highest risk of severe abnormalities are in the 2534 year age group. There can be a long latent phase between infection and the abnormal smear as the body can contain the virus. However that’s not always the case.

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Located at the Northshore Womens Specialist Centre in Auckland, Dr Stephen Kruger is dedicated to the highest quality of gynaecology services, with patient service to match. the practice SpecialiSeS in: • General Gynaecology including PAP smears • Heavy menstrual bleeding and period problems • Fibroids • Abnormal smears and colposcopy • Vaginal repairs • Post delivery vaginal repairs • Miscarriage and all early pregnancy issues • General Gynaecological surgery • Infertility Sadly, the majority of women who have cervical cancer diagnosed have not had a smear in the past 3 to 5 years. The greatest single reason when cervical cancer is diagnosed is that regular smear testing was not done. Call our practice nurse Wendy now to arrange your PAP smear and examination as part of your overall health care. IF yOu ARe exPeRIeNCING: • on-going pelvic pain • any unusual and/or persistent vaginal discharge, • bleeding between periods • bleeding after sexual intercourse • heavy vaginal bleeding • painful, uncomfortable sexual intercourse

We can help you. to arrange a consultation, please call Wendy on 09 479 9016

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When we grade abnormal smears we use the term ‘Cervical Intra epithelial neoplasia’ (CIN). We use CIN1 as a mild change and CIN2 and CIN3 as a severe pre-cancer change. The classification is based on the depth of the abnormal cells from the surface inwards. If left untreated 50% of CIN 1 will regress in 9 to 15 months, and 35% of the higher grades will regress. However, and this is fundamental to the screening programme, 10% of CIN3 will progress to cervical cancer. Another important thing to understand is that there are two types of cervical cancer. 1) S quamous cancer involving the ‘Skin of the cervix’ 2) A deno cancer involving the glands. Both of these are HPV related. Most of them are 16 and 18. So what does this all mean? Firstly all women should take cervical screening very seriously and make sure they have regular screening. Most women who present with cervical cancer have not had a smear for at least 5 years. If you have had a hysterectomy for an abnormal smear or have had abnormal smears in the past you need to continue screening. If you have had a hysterectomy and changed your partner then have a smear. If the smear comes back as low grade you may be advised to repeat it in 6 to 12 months as at least 50% will revert to normal. Remember cervical cancer usually take a very long time to develop. If the smear comes back as high grade, persistant low grade or uncertain (ASCUS) then you will be asked to have a colposcopy. Colposcopy is looking at the cervix with a microscope and taking tiny pieces called biopsies. I am a certified colposcopist and it is one of my main areas of interest. One of the most important warning signs of a possible problem is bleeding after or during intercourse as well as intermensrual bleeding. If you have any of these please see your doctor as soon as possible. Please note that most women with abnormal cells have no symptoms at all. Immunization for the virus is now available. It is offered free to all school girls in New Zealand and hopefully boys soon. In Australia, it is available free of charge to girls and boys. Older women and boys can still get the vaccine but they will need to pay for it. The product is called Gardisel and it protects against 16 and 18 as well as the two viruses that cause genital warts namely 6 and 11. I have endeavoured to briefly discuss HPV and its relationship to abnormal cells and cervical cancer. The cell undergoes a cellular reaction to the virus and this is what we trying to pick up on during smear testing.

PLEASE HAVE YOUR REGULAR SMEAR TESTING DONE. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE! The South African

The Kiwi job search

and meet people in your industry and tell them what you can do. If you worked at a

o you know how to play rugby – but you’re invited to a soccer game. No problem. How different can it be? Ball is a funny shape and why aren’t they throwing backwards? But you are sure you can work it out….

•B e prepared to drop back and take a job that is lower than your job in SA. It will give you the chance to learn about the NZ workplace and prove yourself.

This is the experience of many of us who start job search in New Zealand. We know the rules of job search in South Africa and have been successful. So how different can things be in NZ? The short answer is – there are similarities but you need to be aware that job search in NZ is a different ball game and you need to learn the rules!

firm in SA and they have a branch here, do they know that you are here and what you can do and have done? Or just go and speak to the people in the field you are interested in and find out what the job market is like in that field and who might be looking for employees.

The rules are: • Most jobs (some say as many as 80% of jobs) are filled through networking and personal contacts. This is not the time to groan that you don’t know anyone! Don’t just sit in front of your computer applying for jobs on-line. Get out there

do the job you are applying for (NOT any other role!).

• Make sure that your CV is in ‘Kiwi format’. In NZ, your CV is a marketing document. It needs to show that you can

•W hat about this ‘Can Do’ attitude that you hear about? Be aware that in NZ, if there are jobs to be done, everyone just does them. This is often a big shock for those of us who are used to having people make us tea, clean, do our photocopying etc. Here, everyone (including you!) does all these things. You may be the Accountant in a company, but you will also empty your own bins, make your own tea and often also help with cleaning. •A nd last but not least, my personal advice – The only way that you will not get a job is if you give up. Keep going. Keep learning from setbacks. A job is waiting for you! Olga Bernstein is a Career Counsellor with a special interest in helping migrants. Contact her on olga.bernstinz@gmail.com

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No ordinary life By Cedric Wedderburn

harmaine and I decided before we married, some 21 years ago, that we wanted a life that was not to be ordinary or mundane. It has been, thus far, interesting and varied in experience. “

However, as our eldest child was nearing university age, we felt we needed to provide our children with a more secure base. Our farm was bought by the South African government in 2007, so we decided to look further afield, starting with New Zealand or After 12 years in Forestry Australia. Management in South Africa We loved the dramatic and Mozambique, we spent beauty and peaceful nature the next 10 years in an of NZ which was such a Entrepreneurial role in West stark contrast with the Africa, developing startups in densely populated cities Ghana, Nigeria and the West of Africa. We set about African Region for Venture looking for a business to Capitalists, experiencing buy which would give us the winds of change from the opportunity to set in controlled political economies motion our Investment to the liberalized resource Visa process and provide boom, and everything that cash flow for our living could go with it, good and expenses. We settled on a bad. Nicholas (14), Summer Grace (8) and Christopher (19) with Mom, Charmaine, and Rent a Dent Queenstown Our children schooled in Dad, Cedric . franchise, which required the respective American low set up costs, provided national franchise support, positive cash International Schools, with about a hundred different nationalities. flow and no debtors. We were introduced to Peter and Simona Woodberg from North Shore Immigration Services and they have guided us through the hoops in our ongoing LTBV immigration process. Our kids, Christopher now (19), Nicholas (14), and Summer Grace (8), fitted in easily, made friends quickly and have made it abundantly clear that they are not moving from Queenstown. Christopher is now in his first year at Otago University so we have achieved at least one goal so far, our children’s education being Dentists: top of our minds. Willie Steenkamp We have travelled quite extensively around NZ already, taking Colin Angelo in the beauty of the place and assessing other business Jan Steenkamp Therapist opportunities. We love the food and fresh fruit on offer around the Anneke Steenkamp Hygienist country. Bookings call: Anna Steenkamp or Annelize Angelo Taking stock, would we have done it again or done it differently? Phone: 09·478 1300 or 09·478 1309 The kids are happy. Charmaine is happy. I, on the other hand, am Mble: 021 192 9592 enjoying the holiday, so I guess time will tell.

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How to save money on your ACC contributions

group of local businessmen attended a presentation by the Accident Compensation Corporation at the Browns Bay Bowling Club on Friday 17th May. They were shown techniques whereby they could restructure their financial affairs in such a way as to save on their ACC levies without losing any of the valuable benefits provided by New Zealand’s biggest insurer. Warren Devoy, ACC RelationshipManager, who delivered the presentation, said that the ACC wanted to create a partnership with financial brokers and accountants in order to help their clients better understand how ACC works. The presentation was convened by Ted Woodberg, financial adviser with Best Advice Financial Services Ltd. “I wanted the delegates who attended the presentation to change their incorrect perspective that ACC are a heavy-handed, high-andmighty state organisation that are only out there to collect your hard-earned money,” says Woodberg, who was overwhelmed by the positive response of the delegates. Best Advice Financial Services was first established in New Zealand by South African, Leon Ferreira in 2007. Leon and his highly qualified team of advisers have been working fairly

intensively amongst the South African ex-pat community in Auckland and have become well-known for their professional approach to risk management. Woodberg, who has a wealth of experience in the insurance industry and corporate training in South Africa, joined the company in early 2013 after spending a year learning how the insurance industry works here in New Zealand. His specialty is Business Risk Management, including advice on ACC matters for businessmen.

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Pinehill Butchery: taking the north shore by storm

e, the butchers, promise to offer a top quality product at a very competitive price. You would be hard pressed to find a better product or a lower price.

With a full shop refit and a fresh modern approach to business, Pinehill Butchery offers traditional handcrafted meats produced on the premises for you. Ranging from smoked small goods including their top selling smoked cabanossi and delicious bacon to hams and roast meats.

Pinehill Butchers - Nicole Matthews, Inka Wieland, Siouxzan Barlow and Dylan Sabo.

For those of you who haven’t tried us yet throw off the shackles of habitual shopping and pop in to see our daily specials. To those of you who continue to support us we hugely appreciate your custom. We are constantly exploring ways to cater to our South African customers. The increased demand and large selection of biltong, dry wors, chilli bites and boerewors speaks for itself.

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Manager Nicole Matthews has many years of gourmet butchery experience, here in New Zealand and overseas, and is able to bring her wealth of knowledge towards her goal in making Pinehill Butchery the premier butchery on the North Shore. Owner Steve Dewar is passionate about quality and has 40 years in hospitality to bring to the business. Steve also owns Tides Restaurant & Café on the beach at Torbay and, of course, sources all his meats and small goods from his butchery. You can be assured that all meats sold are restaurant quality. Wim Janssen, the South African meat guru, paid us a visit recently and passed on his congratulations to and endorsement of Pinehill Butchery. Now that’s high praise indeed!

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New Arrivals hits the mark!

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he New Arrivals evening Eugene and Neil put together is a great place and a great time to meet other South Africans in similar situations. It is a good opportunity to network and gain insight from other peoples’ immigration experiences, old and new. Thanks guys!” Richard Royston

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“I met Eugene at their New Arrivals meeting and must say that Eugene has been a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous support to me in the short time I have known him. His interest in mine and my family’s well being has been exceptional. I have no hesitation in referring anyone to attend their new arrivals meetings who are looking for opportunities to network in New Zealand.” Rees Lewis “I attended the New Arrivals meeting when I arrived in New Zealand. The atmosphere was very relaxed and as a result of someone I met that evening I was able to secure employment. I recommend it as a place for new immigrants to network and meet people who have been in NZ for a while. Thank you, Eugene and Neil.” Ronald Knight

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The New Arrivals monthly ‘meet and greet’ is hosted at 100 Bush Road, Albany, North Shore.

New Arrivals Social

e understand that starting a new life in a new country can be a little daunting.

We therefore invite you to join us for a drink and the opportunity to meet with other like minded people who have recently arrived or have now settled in New Zealand. From time to time we will also be joined by a guest speaker, who will give a brief presentation on a relevant topic.

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When: 6.00pm, Tuesday, 25 June and 30 July 2013 Where: Level 1, Building 2, 100 Bush Road, Albany, North Shore We look forward to meeting you. RSVP Please confirm your attendance to Vicki Scott by 22 June and 27 July 2013 E. enquiry@hwp.co.nz P. 09 915 0100. M. 022 276 0082w 17

SANZ Golf turns 20

he South Africa New Zealand Charitable Trust (SANZ), particularly SANZ Golf, is now in its 20th year and still going strong, with tournaments played monthly and well supported.

Wendy Braby along with Don and Liz Sykes are still active members with Cedric having taken the mantel of club captain inadfinitum since the late 90’s. Competitions are played on the last Sunday each month with the annual “bash” taking

SANZ Golf traces its origins back to 1994 when a group of golfers in Auckland decided to band together for a monthly catch up and golf outing – the primary objective being to meet fellow golfers and set up contacts that could lead to social and business opportunities for both locals and new immigrants alike. Another objective was to create a golf association Back row - John Wilkinson, Mike Finnerty,Hein Ersamus, where newly arrived immigrants could Ian Warren,Pete Morrow. Front row - Mike Versfeld, Don Sykes join and integrate into the NZ golf scene whilst making new friends and place at Mangawhai in November. Courses acquaintances at the same time. The such as Omaha, Muriwai, Mangawhai, association too has at times supported South Head, Warkworth, Whangaparoa, specific charities with a number of Helensville, Pukekohe and the North Shore members also being part of the NOMADS feature regularly on the roster of courses group. played, while at times Titirangi, The Grange and Manukau have been added to the list SANZ Golf has a database in excess of courses. of 150 players. Since the start in 1994 many players have moved on but original The monthly competition format is singles members George Deeb, Cedric and stableford and events are hotly contested

each month. Fields are usually in excess of 40 players with the prize pool usually extending to places 1 to 3, a team prize and prizes for longest putt and longest drive (male and female). A lucky draw also takes place which gives the winner a free game at the next outing. SANZ Golf is fortunate to have very generous sponsors including Asparona Consulting, the BayVet Clinic, Kiwi Biltong, George Deeb, 3M and the Insurance Lending Group. These sponsors generously donate to the prize table with the winner of each month’s tournament receiving the Asparona golfer of the month trophy and a cut glass SANZ inscribed vase among their prizes. A record is kept of each competitor’s monthly score and at the end of the year the SANZ golfer of the year is determined with the winner receiving the Insurance Lending Group golfer of the year award - 2012 winner being none other than the esteemed captain Cedric Braby. The association is always interested in attracting new players – male and female - to participate in the monthly outings and if anybody is interested in joining or finding out more information they can contact Cedric Braby via email cedric.braby@gmail.com.

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“Optimism across the country” This regular article is brought to you by Richard Pearce of Barfoot & Thompson.

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hat was the heading in this month’s market review by QV.co.nz, who reported that nationwide residential values had increased by 7.1% over the past year are now 4.0% above the previous market peak of late 2007.

Kerry Stewart, QV Operations Manager said “the increase in nationwide values is now being driven by all the main centres, not just Auckland and Canterbury. The value increases in the other main centres are much slower than in Auckland and Canterbury, but the trend is definitely positive. “Buyers are showing more optimism and confidence, although are still being careful in their decision making. The exception to this is in parts of Auckland where demand is so high that there is little opportunity to delay making offers.” said Stewart. “The continued surplus of buyers and lack of properties on the Auckland market to meet demand has the result that prices are still increasing”

cities show lower increases. Values in the provincial centres are generally stable or showing slight growth.

Sales Volumes REINZ stats show that Auckland monthly residential sales are currently around 3,000 per month, which is close to their peak sales numbers (for instance they were 3,202 in April 2005). The graph below shows that total New Zealand residential sales are however significantly lower than they were during the 2003 to 2008 period, due to lower sales volumes outside of Auckland.

To summarise, the Auckland market is very active at present, and this activity is slowly spreading to the rest of the country. Values across Auckland are now up 12.0% over the past year, and approximately 17% above the 2007 peak.

Disclaimer: The comments and opinions expressed above are my personal views and are NOT those of Barfoot & Thompson. The above is not intended as financial advice, and all persons should make their own decisions based on their personal circumstances and on advice from a number of sources.

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Upcoming community events South African Social: North Shore: First Friday Social of the month at Browns Bay Bowling Club: 7 June and 5 July: 6pm – 10pm: Cash Bar. SANZ Golf: Last Sunday of the month: 30 June at The Grange: 28 July at North Shore: 25 August at Muriwai. Contact: Cedric Braby 0274 742 264 or 09 478 9544: email cedric.braby@gmail.com. All welcome. Life In Abundance Workshop: Communication skills for good relationships: 18 June at 7pm: Rangitoto College: Contact Mari Adams 021 256 9855: email mari.adams06@gmail.com. Sons Of Play: Live at the Wine Cellar, St Kevin’s Arcade in K Road: 5 June at 8pm: www.facebook.com/sonsofplay Mairangi Bay SA Group: Penelope Rijkaart-Berrington: 09 4265933 Christchurch SA Social: Nibble and Natter: 29 June and 27 July: 2.30pm – 4pm: Contact: Linda Klok: info@sinzasa.org.nz Lenny and the Laidbacks

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he South African Magazine has partnered with the ‘SA going to NZ’ website and all previous and future magazines will be uploaded onto this site. This is the biggest and busiest website, advising and supporting South Africans who are researching about immigrating to New Zealand. The website takes one through the process with hundreds of well-written, well-researched articles from ‘start’ to all ‘about’ New Zealand with information on the geography, the weather and the history of this amazing country. It then moves on to information about how and where to ‘apply’, the actual ‘move’, the ‘adapt’ situation and there’s also support and solutions of how to ‘connect’ in your new country.

Lenny and the Laidbacks are a jazz combo based on the North Shore. The band is Aram Valesyan (Guitar), Joshua Clarke (Guitar), Luke Hodgkinson (Drums) and Blair Ratu (Bass) and they can be contacted on 021 232 1914.

A discussion forum is situated on the site where questions are asked and discussions between members take place. A facebook page has also been created. A most informative website! Please feel free to visit http://www.sagoingtonz.co.nz.

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outh African born, New Zealand based actress IngeRademeyer’sbreak-out feature film role as ‘Isabella’ in the Kiwi Western Good for Nothing is now available on DVD and download. She was nominated for Best Actress at the New Zealand Film Awards as well as being introduced as “a lovely newcomer” by The Hollywood Reporter.

The DVD includes 18 subtitled languages & plenty of special features and they ship internationally - from www.goodfornothingmovie.com. We have two signed copies to give away to The South African Magazine readers. To win a copy, please tell us where the film was made. Please drop me a line at sherelee.samagazine@gmail.com. The first two correct emails win the DVDs.

WIN A BOOK Shades of exodus

outh African author Barry Levy has sent us a copy of his book ‘Shades of Exodus’ to give away to a lucky reader. We featured the book in the April/May issue of the magazine.

The story is about David who wants to go home – back to South Africa. To win the book, please tell us in which country does David live. Please drop me a line at sherelee.samagazine@gmail.com. The first correct email wins the book.

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First Friday Social Happy smiling faces greeted new social butterflies to the First Friday Social at the Browns Bay Bowling Club over the past two months. Competing with the rugby being played at North Shore Stadium where the Blues took on the Stormers, and with The Auckland Dukes in full attendance, we thought it would surely be a sad social with a handful of people. But it turned out to be such fun. Gifts were given to guests amidst much laughter so all in all a great night was enjoyed. As always, we thank our sponsors – Serengeti, Care Pharmacy, HWP Financial Services, Radiant Electrical, Studio Suanie and North Shore Immigration Services.

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Get inked at Kevin’s Tattoo

evin, Beverley and Raven left South Africa in 2008 for the usual reasons but wanting to provide a safe environment for their son, Raven (13), was their first priority. After making the decision to ‘give it a go’ it took less than a month for the passports to be issued. Kevin Glendon was on his way to New Zealand. On his own he was able to scour the country looking for job opportunities as a Tattoo Artist. With 20 years experience in his chosen field, which is certainly not

a hobby, he was able to secure a position and a Work Visa. But the separation was tough for Raven and Beverley back in SA. Fortunately, a door opened for him at a studio in East Auckland and the family arrived a few months later. For a few years he worked hard and long hours enabling him to build up a clientele who loved what he did and who supported him. Never for a minute believing in the possibility of opening his own studio, but unable to secure another position, Glendon

Raven (13), Kevin and Beverley Glendon

made the decision to do just that. Two years ago Kevin’s Tattoo was born! In a country like New Zealand, new beginnings and business opportunities are the norm rather than the exception and the family thrived in their new surroundings. In their spare time, the Glendon clan like to ‘hang out’ together. The three of them enjoy taking walks, going for coffee (this is one of the biggest nation of coffee drinkers in the world), playing basketball and cricket and pursuing interests such as painting and crafting. Homesickness will, without a doubt, always be an ever present reality with good and bad days but they have been afforded a life which they would not have had had they not taken this huge leap. They are now planning a trip to see family and friends ‘back home’ which is a testament to how far they have come. Pop into Kevin’s Tattoo and get inked!

Ironman at Taupo

ohn Thomas, 45 year old recently separated professional man from Auckland enjoyed cycling every Sunday morning. Wanting to get his fitness back, he was cycling for fun, not aspiring to do anything other than cycling as a hobby on Sundays. On one such morning two years ago he met a group of cyclists who were out training. He met and got to know Barbara Kramer who is a qualified Triathlon and Ironman coach. She invited him to join them for a ride the following week and during a coffee break he listened to the group discussing their experiences when competing in triathlons. He was hooked! Coach Kramer set out his achievement goals and a formalised training programme. She told him it would be a tough programme but not impossible to achieve. Dedication and determination would be the only way. Thomas was as ready as he’d ever be and dived into it completely. This required many hours of swimming in and around the awesome waters and bays of Auckland with just as many hours cycling along the scenic

routes, day after day, kilometre after kilometre. Every minute of his spare time was spent training and he became more confident that he would one day compete in the Ironman.

Above: Ironman swim at Taupo Below: Coach Barbara Kramer

Two years later and that day finally arrived. The Ironman was held in March this year in Taupo and that day changed his life forever. He completed the 3 disciplines of 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle and 42.2km run in 15 hours and still today, two months after the gruelling race, he still gets goose-bumps just thinking about the thrill of competing and pushing his body to the absolute limit. The whole experience was the highlight of his life and he acknowledges his success in having the professional coaching from Kramer which he knows was worth every cent. Thank you, Barbara! The South African

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