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April / May 2016

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imona and I have just got back from a successful tour in South Africa visiting four cities and sourcing people with skills to immigrate to New Zealand. For the first time in 10 years we had a different feeling from the people we interviewed – fear. Fear in the work place, fear in the streets and fear at the downtown shopping areas. Going to Sandton Mall it looks like South Africa has no problems and that everyone gets on with each other. They are spending large but there is another dark side where people of all races are suffering. It looks like the white man’s days are numbered and there are many news reports that the time for the white man in South Africa is over. One of the big campaigns that ran in all the newspapers while we were there was the ‘Racism starts with Me’ campaign. A sad situation! On previous trips I felt that generally all people seemed to be getting on very well with each other. As we know when things turn bad, someone gets blamed, and so it goes on. The food is still great and every time we needed a quick lunch we would pop in to one of the Ocean Baskets and munch on prawns, king clip and haloumi with the red house wine only costing an amazingly $3.90 a bottle. Due to the falling rand, this is creating major problems for the rich, some of whom have lost half their wealth in the last 6 years. On a brighter note New Zealand has now being compared to Switzerland which I have being saying for years. It is safe, far away from Europe’s problems and the rest of the world’s problems. We are friends with everyone and have no enemies. This is probably the best place to live, if you have the choice - great country, stable government, good laws, satisfied population and a fantastic lifestyle which can compare with the best in the world. The New Zealand South Africa Business Council has a network meeting on the 5th April and another on the 10th of May in Browns Bay. All South African business people and friends are invited to this free function. Bring your business cards as there will be a lucky draw. Happy Reading Peter Woodberg The South African Magazine, SA Going to NZ Mobile: 0274 520 794, email: jepwood@xtra.co.nz

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LEGAL UPDATE: EMPLOYMENT LAW

What is a Triangular or Tripartite Employment relationship; can the Third party become the Employer? Our in-house barrister and employment specialist, Eska Hartdegen, discusses this very thorny arrangement.

n June 2005 in Bryson v Three Foot Six Limited the Supreme Court upheld the Employment Court’s decision that James Bryson was an employee, not a contractor despite what his contract said. This meant that Mr Bryson, a former technician and model maker working in the film industry, was able to pursue a personal grievance claim against one of Sir Peter Jackson’s companies for unjustified dismissal after he was declared redundant. Under pressure from the United States’ movie mogul, Warner Bros, the National Government, amended and changed our employment law under urgency after this decision, thus enabling the movie industry to circumvent the Supreme Court’s decision in Three Foot Six. The new legislation makes it clear that it is a conclusive statement if a contract specifies that a film worker is an independent contractor, and the contract cannot be challenged. This law change was a fundamental eroding of the rights film workers’ would have had, were they employees.

The difficulty for workers in a triangular relationship where it is claimed that the third party has become an “employer”, is that the onus will be on the worker to show from the parties’ overt conduct, that an implied contract exists between them. This will be no easy matter. Further the Court emphasised that “all relevant matters” had to be considered and as to statements, no written or oral term was determinative. Thus the actions of the parties came into play, and whether the Court could imply an employment contract depended on “the totality of his [McD’s] dealings with Ontrack. Importantly, citing the case of Mead v New England Seed Traders Pty Ltd, the Court highlighted the fact that neither party may be conscious of the legal consequence that what they had done was to create “an enforceable contract” between them or “that the law will spell a contract of service out of their dealings”. The Court also held that in such case, the traditional analysis of offer and acceptance for the formation of a contract may be inappropriate.

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In 2010, in McDonald v Ontrack Infrastructure Ltd, a full bench of the Employment Court heard the first case in New Zealand which considered a triangular or tripartite employment relationship. The facts were that Mr McDonald (McD) had a written casual employment agreement with a labour hire company, Allied Work Force Limited, who provided workers on a casual basis to do temporary work; to Ontrack Infrastructure Ltd. McD argued that an additional employment agreement came into force between him and Ontrack, and that when Ontrack terminated McD’s placement, he should have been able to bring a personal grievance against Ontrack.

Quoting from the Ermogenous v Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc case as to whether a contract of employment was mutually intended, the word “intention” described “what it is that would objectively be conveyed by what was said and done and that It is not a search for uncommunicated subjective motives or intentions”. Ultimately, the outcome will turn on the facts of each case and consideration of all relevant matters. The Employment Court held that it was open potentially to McD to show that he was employed by Ontrack, the third party, who was not originally his employer, and in a circumstance where Allied was responsible for the exclusive provision of McD’s services to Ontrack.

Section 6 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 provides that to establish whether a worker is employed under a contract of service (is an employee) as opposed to a contract for service, (which makes them a contractor), the court must determine the real nature of the relationship. This would include all relevant matters that indicate the parties’ intentions. And the Court is not to treat as determinative any statement by the parties that describes their relationship. The Court held in the McDonald case, that the enquiry would be an intensely factual one, that it would be rare for the Court to imply a contract and it would only be appropriate to do so if the parties’ words and conduct did not adequately reflect the relationship and that it had changed materially. The South African

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10 Minutes with with South African 10 Minutes South African AirwaysAirways Am I right to say that South African Airways is Africa’s Most Awarded Airline and has been operating for more than 80 years? Yes that is correct, South African Airways has been awarded ‘Best Airline in Africa 13 years running and has retained its 4-Star Skytrax ranking for 2016 by the Independent Global Airline Rating Organisation. SAA delivers over 80 years of excellence and innovation and has propelled South African Airways to become Africa’s leading carrier. How does the New Zealand market travel home to South Africa? SAA has convenient connections from New Zealand via Perth to Johannesburg, with onward connections throughout Africa. SAA code-shares on Air New Zealand flights between Auckland & Perth, as well as between Christchurch & Perth (seasonal service), which connects daily to the Perth to Johannesburg service, available from Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch including regional cities in New Zealand. If I was connecting beyond SAA’s hub, O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg, what can I expect? SAA offers same day connections upon arrival in Johannesburg to anywhere in Africa, in the domestic market SAA has an extensive schedule operating 554 flights in total per week between Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth, as well as code-share flights between Lanseria to Cape Town and Durban. SAA offers more frequencies than any other airline in South Africa. Regionally, SAA offers 24 destinations across the African continent including Abidjan, Accra, Abuja, Blantyre, Brazzaville, Cotonou, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Douala, Entebbe, Harare, Kinshasa, Libreville, Lilongwe, Livingstone, Luanda, Lusaka, Maputo, Mauritius, Nairobi, Ndola, Pointe Noire, Victoria Falls and Windhoek. Also, SAA’s international network creates links to all major continents from South Africa through 8 direct routes, with daily flights from Johannesburg to London, Frankfurt, Munich, Perth, Hong Kong, New York, Washington, and Sao Paulo. What kind of aircraft is South African Airways operating from Perth to Johannesburg? If space and comfort are your primary concerns on your travels, you will enjoy SAA’s A340-300 & A340-600 aircraft operating between Perth & Johannesburg. SAA’s world-class audio visual ondemand technology and a choice of over 100 movies make travelling even more fun for adults and kids alike, enjoy a selection of 15 games including a selection of multiplayer games, 14 radio stations and 170 albums. If I was travelling on South African Airways as a Business Class Customer, what can I expect from my experience? South African Airways is awarded with a 5-star sleep rating by Skytrax providing Business Class passengers an incredible array of luxury ensuring a good night’s rest with a flat-bed seat that lies completely flat at 180 degrees. Look forward to expertly selected South African wines and a world class fine-dining a la carte menu sure to impress. As an Economy Class traveller what is the journey like travelling on South African Airways? Economy Class passengers can enjoy an African inspired menu consisting of a starter salad, main meal, desert or cheese accompanied by a selection of beverages. The A340 provides excellent legroom well above international standards, with a 33-34 inch seat pitch for Economy Class What is the name of SAA’s First Class Lounge & Business Class Lounge? On your day of travel, you can enjoy access to the SAA’s flagship departure lounge, the Cycad First Class Lounge at O.R. Tambo International Airport if you are travelling on SAA and are a Star Alliance member, and are also a SAA Voyager Lifetime Platinum or Platinum Card holder. Also situated on the Mezzanine floor of the international departures terminal is SAA’s Baobab Business Class Lounge at O.R. Tambo, guests can also enjoy the Baobab Lounge at Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Harare and Lusaka International Airports if you are travelling on SAA and are a Star Alliance member, and are also a SAA Voyager Lifetime Platinum or Platinum Card holder, SAA Voyager Gold member; SAA Business Class passenger; Star Gold member. (Guests may only use this lounge when they are travelling on an SAA flight) Which Alliance is South African Airways part of? South African Airways is a member of the Star Alliance Network the world’s largest and most recognised global airline network. This network allows SAA to offer passengers a service beyond its own direct operations as well as numerous other benefits to customers. What is the name of SAA’s loyalty Programme and what are the benefits? SAA’s Voyager Frequent Flyer Programme is considered one of the best Frequent Flyer Programmes around. It is free to join and all members receive a bonus 2500 miles after enrolment. Miles are the currency of our programme and can be earned from flights on SAA as well as from over 50 partners. Which include airlines, hotels, retail outlets & car rental firms. Voyager has five membership levels which are Blue, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Lifetime Platinum. 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New Zealand passport among the world's most powerful

New Zealand passport will get you The most powerful passports places - and it's been named the seventh 1. Germany - 177 most powerful passport in the world. 2. Sweden - 176 A recent study by Henley & Partners, a London- 3. Finland, France, Italy, Spain, UK - 175 4. Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, US - 174 based consulting firm that specialises in 5. Austria, Japan, Singapore - 173 citizenship services, rates world passports based 6. Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, on how much visa-free travel they entitle their South Korea, Switzerland - 172 owner to. 7. Greece, New Zealand - 171 8. Australia - 169 While Germany was ranked at the top of the list 9. Malta - 168 with visa-free access to 177 countries out of 10. Czech Republic, Hungary, Iceland - 167 218, New Zealand tied for seventh place with

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1. Afghanistan - 25 2. Pakistan - 29 3. Iraq - 30 visa free. 4. Somalia - 31 After three consecutive years at number one, 5. Syria - 32 the United Kingdom dropped to third place, with 6. Libya - 36 Sweden coming in second. 7. Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Nepal, Palestinian Territory, Sudan - 37 South Africa’s passport allows for her citizens to 8. Kosovo, South Sudan, Yemen - 38 enter 54 countries, visa-free. And when it came 9. Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic of), to the least powerful passports, Afghanistan was Lebanon, Sri Lanka - 39 at the bottom of the table with visa-free access 10. Burundi, North Korea, Myanmar – 42. Excerpt from NZ Herald to just 25 countries. Both countries are able to visit 171 countries,

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How do I generate sufficient income in a low yielding environment? By Lynette Ball How many New Zealand investors generate sufficient income in a low yielding environment? Turn back the clock 30 years and you would have received double digit returns on your term deposits or quality bonds. As a retiree you could afford to live off the interest on your hard earned savings as my grandparents did. These days, things have certainly changed with you lucky to get three or four percent before tax and by the time you factor in inflation it doesn’t leave much for paying your day to day costs, let alone a vacation. With interest rates forecasted to stay low for some time this is a huge challenge as retirees can no longer ignore this issue. So what are the options while we’re stuck in the low-interest doldrums?

High yielding New Zealand equities Some Kiwis are turning to high yielding dividend NZ shares to make up the difference, but whether this is a viable strategy depends on a number of factors, including the age and circumstances of each individual investor and their tolerance towards more volatile investments. The challenge with this is that in trying to achieve better yields you may end up with a less diversified portfolio and consequently too much exposure in one segment of the market, such as an overexposed position in New Zealand Equities. This could also result in having an increased concentration of a smaller number of companies, because minimum brokerage costs and/or purchase sizes limit their ability to diversify. Consequently, investors need to consider that although they can produce a better dividend, shares carry more volatility. Of course everything carries a risk – there’s no such thing as a free lunch – but the risks do pick up substantially when adding shares to your portfolio. However, if you are unable to meet living expenses on your interest alone, by not adding growth investments, you could start eating up your capital and potentially run out of funds.

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have all your eggs in one basket. Why not try the ‘three-baskets’ approach? •B asket 1 – This basket contains your emergency funds; •B asket 2 – A cash basket that provides three years income; •B asket 3 – Containing a balanced investment in a diversified portfolio over a longer term. Here the yields earned are transferred back into Basket 2 to top up this basket, and if it isn’t generating sufficient yields, capital is disinvested periodically to top up this basket.

and how they may affect your investment and financial goals.These days the world’s economic markets are still unsettled and events can have a dramatic effect on bestlaid plans. Reviewing where you are to ensure that your short, medium and long term needs are being met is good practice. After all, matters such as tax and legislation are prone to change and this could impact your investments.

The type of investments for basket 1 and 2 would be high interest cash accounts or term deposits. The type of diversified portfolio described in basket 3 includes a number of components, including New Zealand and Global Bonds, property (New Zealand and Global), Infrastructure, Commodities, Global and New Zealand Equities and Cash. The percentage invested between low risk investments will depend on your individual circumstances e.g. your age, and also your risk profile. A Balanced investor may look for a 60 – 40 split between growth investments (for example shares and property) and income investments (for example cash and bonds), whilst a more Conservative investor would have a split of 30 – 70 between growth and income assets. Whether you decide to invest in shares, bonds, property or cash each has its own strengths and weaknesses. However diversifying your investment portfolio can help protect your savings from the worst ups and downs of the market and redress any shortfall if one particular asset class is struggling. The important thing to remember is that your individual circumstances, goals and risk preferences are unique to you. The best action you can take is to sit down with an adviser to review your situation and discuss the way forward to achieve the income you need whilst retired.

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Lynette Ball Lynette Ball is an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFAs) with Spicers Portfolio Management. She has more than 15 years' experience providing financial advice in South Africa and New Zealand and is based in the Auckland area. If you have any questions about this column or would like to speak to Lynette about your situation. Phone 09 337 7156 or 021 448 431 or email lynette.ball@spicers.co.nz Disclosure Statement Lynette Ball has a disclosure document that is available on request and is free of charge. The information in this article is of a general nature only and is no substitute for personalised advice. To the extent that any of the above content constitutes financial advice, it is class advice only. If you would like advice that takes into account your particular financial situation or goals, please contact your Financial Adviser.

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A brief history of dentistry (part 2)

By Sandra Bekker, East Coast Bays Dental

uring the Middle Ages and the Renaissance times, medicine and dentistry were mostly practiced by monks until around the 1100's when a papal edict prohibited monks from doing any surgical procedures. As barbers often assisted monks in their duties and visited monasteries quite regularly to shave the monks' heads, the role was taken over by them. They also had the right tools of the trade - sharp razors and knives! In England in the 1600's many people died because of insanitary dental procedures and an exponential rise in dental decay was seen due to the increased intake of processed sugars. Even William Shakespeare noted dental pain and foul breath in some of his plays! In 1723 Pierre Fauchard published a book describing a comprehensive system for the practicing of dentistry including oral anatomy and function, operative and restorative techniques, and denture construction. He is also the first to link sugar and acids being responsible for tooth decay. Because of his modern ideas and techniques he is often call ed the Father of Modern Dentistry. The first dental foot engine was built by John Greenwood in the 1790's. He adapted it from a foot-powered spinning wheel.

Throughout this period of change quackery was still widespread and only the very wealthy could afford a skilled dentist. The upper classes could afford a range of treatments, including artificial teeth which were highly sought after. Ivory dentures were very popular in the 1700's and were made of walrus, elephant The first dental foot engine was built or hippopotamus by John Greenwood in the 1790's. ivory. Human teeth or ‘Waterloo teeth’ sourced from battlefields and graveyards were attached to this ivory base. Human teeth or ‘waterloo teeth’ sourced from battlefields and graveyards were attached to this ivory base. These dentures were very uncomfortable and ill-fitting and replaced by porcelain in the late 1700's, but the porcelain would crack easily and was also not very successful. With the introduction of vulcanite in the 1850's dentures could be mass produced and was much cheaper than the expensive ivory ones. Nowadays acrylic and resins are used in the manufacture of dentures. In the 1840's Horace Wells discovered the use of nitrous oxide as an anaesthetic and uses it in his practice. He is also the first to publicly demonstrate its use as an anaesthetic, but the outcome is seen as a failure as the patient cried out during the extraction. Then in 1884 the use of cocaine as an anaesthetic is introduced by Carl Koller. It is only in 1901 that the local anaesthetic Novocaine is used by the German chemist Alfred Einhorn. The twentieth century saw an exponential growth in dental awareness and knowledge. The First World War highlighted the need for good dental health as many soldiers were deemed unfit to serve due to their poor dental status. Servicemen were issued with toothbrushes and on their return brought a better dental awareness back to their families. This was expanded during World War II and marketing and social media have also helped to spread the message of good dental care.

Dentistry has come a long way and all I can say is that I feel very privileged to live in the era of modern dentistry!

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Prince William's war on the rhino butchers

rince William is entering the fray in a dramatic intervention on the behalf of the beleaguered rhino. He will be supported by the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. A love of Africa and her wildlife, Prince William will be attending a conference at Downing Street on the illegal wildlife trade on behalf of a body Photo AAP called United For Wildlife. The Prince is expected to announce the creation of an unprecedented alliance of wildlife bodies and government agencies to co-ordinate a global response to the illegal trade in wildlife, worth £12 billion annually. The new body will seek to raise awareness of this illegal trade and collect money for grassroots organisations in Africa which protect rhino herds. United For Wildlife will fund pioneering new ideas on how to safeguard the rhino, whether through medical science, technology or simply on-the-ground operations. William’s plans also include recruiting the support of young conservationists who the charity hope will have the energy and passion to take up the rhino’s cause. While the initiative will not focus only on rhino and elephant ivory smuggling, William’s interest in these issues was underlined when Max, a six-year-old rhino owned by the family of Jecca Craig was killed in 2012. Excerpts from Mail online.

The Meat Room From Alberton to Browns Bay

The team at The Meat Room is Shan Moulder, Kay Karnai, Daniel Tosi and Jim Van den Heever.

han Moulder (36) is a third generation butcher from South Africa. At the young age of thirteen he already knew that he wanted to be a butcher. He started at a young age learning this specialised skill by helping in his Dad, Charles Moulder and Uncle Danny Moulder’s shop, Alberton Meat Market, established in 1979. Working most weekends and school holidays he spent watching and learning from his dad and his family doing what they do best. Shan brings with him his Grandfather Hannes Moulder’s boerewors and pork sausage recipe which he originated in 1943, as well as, making biltong Hannes’ original way. These recipes are still a huge success of the Alberton Meat Market which is still going strong and employs 25 people. Hannes has now retired but worked there until he was 80 years old. Shan had thirteen years butchery The South African

experience before immigrating to New Zealand in 2010 where he started his career at NOSH working his way up the ladder to Butcher Manager and managing five of the Nosh butcheries. In 2014, Shan decided it was time to take the next step and open up his own shop, and is proud to introduce you to THE MEAT ROOM. Boerewors, drywors, sausages, cheese grillers, Russians,

kasslers, marinated pork ribs and well matured steaks are just some of the many offerings The Meat Room specialises in. Shan, Kay and the team at The Meat Room take pride in what they do, and are always willing to share their knowledge and passion for good quality meat, as well as a few cooking tips. Shan is all about tradition and quality and can’t wait to build up relationships with his customers to provide them with the best quality and service he can. Visit The Meat Room at 26 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, phone 09 973 1989.

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ur first African Film Festival New Zealand (AFFNZ) held last year was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who supported us and attended the event. Due to the success, the volunteer organising team was encouraged to go ahead with the plan to make it an annual event. Please join us again for the AFFNZ, April 7th-13th, at Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket. By showcasing the complex stories and everyday realities of life on the African continent, the African Film Festival advances an enhanced understanding of African cultures through film. There are eleven films on offer this year, for all ages and preferences: comedy, drama,

documentary and youth-oriented. The guiding principles behind the festival are threefold: (1) to improve New Zealand audiences' understanding and appreciation of 21st Century African cultures through the medium of film, at the same time challenging some of the negative stereotypes so often presented; (2) to help foster positive cultural relations and mutual tolerance among the many and diverse communities of Auckland; (3) to broaden and expand the current roster of cinema festivals by introducing films from and about the continent of Africa. The AFFNZ is delighted to have the support of an impressive list of iconic patrons and sponsors. One of our patrons, Witi Ihimaera, wrote; “Expect

provocation, revelation and passion. Be assured of boldness, vibrancy, and vitality. Expect to come away visually enriched, and understanding, just a little better, some of the profound geographies and experiences of African people who now live in many New Zealand communities.” Those words apply equally to this year's list of films, compiled in co-operation with other African film festivals around the world. The AFFNZ is very much a labour of love but it cannot be sustained longterm without the continued support of Auckland film lovers.

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Choosing to Live – the Davey du Plessis story By Sheetal Cross

hen Davey du Plessis set out on an Amazon jungle adventure, he never expected that half way into his journey he would be shot and left for dead. Listening to him recall his dance with death made my skin crawl. The daredevil, who decided to canoe down the Amazon River when he was attacked launched his book Choosing to Live recently. He explains just how dyer his situation really was, lost amongst thick forest, no help, no money and no communication with the outside world. “During that ordeal so many communities came together to help me. I take from this a positive experience when I imagine how this incident changed their lives too. I often wonder what camp fire stories they are telling about me, about dragging my body from village to village, trying to reach the hospital”, he said.

He truly believed he was going to die, as blood filled his lungs, while hours went by. Villages dragged him on a makeshift stretcher from one point to another trying to get him help. The nearest hospital was an entire day’s journey away even after travelling on foot and by boat further down the river. As he reflected back to what can be described as his ‘almost last moments’, he said he was ‘grateful to be alive and to see his family again’, drawing strength from the incident. At the end of this year, after two years of planning and building his own custom designed pedal boat with the help of family, du Plessis will be setting off on yet another

grand adventure. Known as the Atlantic Project and accompanying him will be his mother, Robyn Wolff (50). The attempt will be a 6500km crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro and will take four months to complete. Good luck, Davey!

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or many of us who make the choice to leave our homeland, friends and family, the feelings of loss and grief can come as an unpleasant shock. No one tells us that immigration can be a

us who have braved the great unknown in order to make a better life for ourselves and our families.

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Alpacas in New Zealand By Sherelee Clarke of ALV Photography

uite a common sight here in this amazing country, these beautiful creatures are normally kept on lifestyle blocks in rural New Zealand. I have had the pleasure of ‘looking after’ a family of 6 recently and they certainly are interesting to interact with. They’re highly intelligent, sharp ears and eyes, and nothing gets past them. If they catch a glimpse of the grey bucket filled with their special nuts all the way from their grazing spot on the other side of the paddock they make a bolt towards it..... Dinner time! While looking after them I did some research and found out that they may just be the cutest of all the Camelidae family. With their floppy furry tufts, slender necks, ingénue eyes and coy grins, they are the ‘it’ girls and boys of the ungulate world. But beyond their charming, quirky good looks, these creatures are responsible for bearing some of the silkiest, most versatile fibre found in nature, for which they are shorn annually. Alpaca is a specialty fibre that has been described as stronger than mohair, finer than cashmere, smoother than silk, softer than cotton, warmer than goose down, and better-breathing than thermal knits. Due to them lacking

in lanolin, the fleece is hypoallergenic and can be processed without the need for high temperatures or harsh chemicals in washing. Alpacas are ancient; they were domesticated by the Peruvians more than 6000 years ago and raised for their exquisite fleece. The fleece is also flame-resistant, water-resistant and they come in a rainbow of hues, from white to light rose gray to dark fawn, in addition to the blends that can be made from those. Humming is the most common sound alpacas make which is described as a kind of musical purring. They hum when they’re curious, content, worried, bored, fearful, distressed or cautious. When startled or in danger, they bray together in unison. Sounds like we should all have an alpaca or two!

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Key points from the “2016 Economic and Property Update Event”. I attended this event hosted by Gilligan Rowe & Associates at Ellerslie on 23 March along with about 800 others. Economic Update by Tony Alexander, Chief Economist at BNZ. Tony reviewed five of the factors which have caused Auckland’s house prices to rise strongly over the last few years. Tony had two real conclusions… A.. The same factors will push prices higher in coming years although at a slower pace. B.. Interest rates are likely to remain at the current low levels for the foreseeable future. For more details go to www.tonyalexander.co.nz Property Update by Matthew Gilligan of Gilligan Rowe & Associates. Matthew’s initial review of the Auckland property market included the chart below which compared the increases in housing demand in Auckland, in blue, with the building consents issued in Auckland, in red. This shows a large backlog, which has built up since 2006 and is still growing, as increases in demand still exceed increases in supply, and also exceed the supply targets of the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Matthew also talked about buying property with value-add potential to de-risk your portfolio. One of the key constraints is land availability. Matthew’s recommended focus for investors is securing properties that are suitable for development and meet the new development controls under the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) when this becomes effective from September 2016 onwards. Target properties include those in the Mixed Residential Suburban and Mixed Residential Urban zones in the PAUP which have access and services to allow future development and which are ideally over 1000m2 in area. Council submissions to the Independent Review Panel indicate that allowed housing densities on these larger properties in the MH zones could be much denser than notified in 2013. Matthew thinks that the really good value sites in the MH zones will be MH Suburban sites over 1000m2, as these may have unlimited density (along with the MH Urban zoning) if council recommendations are adopted. The strategy of developing these properties yourself could lead to both capital gains and higher rental yields than those available in the current market. The reverse also applies …. If you own a property such as the above, think twice before you sell it, and if you do, make sure that you get true value for it. For more information go to www.GRA.co.nz. For related Property Corner articles in past issues, see Issue 45 – Eight Records driving Auckland House Prices Issue 47 – Opportunities in the Auckland Unitary Plan. Feel free to contact me to discuss anything related to property. 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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CAIRO to CAPE TOWN African Festival Browns Bay

Thousands of South Africans and friends of South Africans enjoyed the Cairo to Cape Town African Festival held in Browns Bay recently. From Boerewors, curry and breyani to African jewellery and t-shirts, were there for all to experience. Photographs on the day taken by Maria Chinn.

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SA Social on the Shore: First Friday: 1 April and 6 May: Browns Bay Bowling Club: All welcome: 6pm – 10pm: Cash bar: Bring a plate. NZSABC Network Meeting: Tuesday: 5 April and 10 May: Blue Bay Restaurant, 55 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. New Arrivals: Tuesday: 26 April: Monday: 30 May: 100 Bush Road, Albany: 6 to 8pm: RSVP for catering purposes: 09 915 0100. SANZ Golf: Last Sunday of the month: Contact: Cedric Braby: 027 4742264 or 09 478 9544: email cedric.braby@gmail.com. All welcome. Tuisnywerheid Day: Contact Veronica Turner: 021 250 8509: turner7@slingshot.co.nz. SA Bays Crafters: Tuesdays: 10.30-12.30pm: Contact: Wendy: 09 4769180. SA Christchurch: Contact: Nicole Auret: 021 2137 379: nicoleauret@hotmail.com. SA Mairangi Bay: Contact: Penelope Rijkaart-Berrington: 09 4265933. SA Christchurch: Contact: Linda Klok: info@sinzasa.org.nz. SA Wellington: Contact: Iegsaan Bennett: madiba@xtra.co.nz. SA Women in Wellington: Contact: Michele at michele.courage@gmail.com or Ginelle at sandartnz@gmail.com. SA Women Support East Auckland: Ronel Kleynhans: 021535085. SA Hamilton: Contact Angela Bridger: angelabridger@gmail.com. Saffas paying it forward NZ: Paulicia Oliver: 021 0828 7659: paulolivier36@gmail.com: RainBow Support Group Auckland: Contact: Felicity Bosch: 021 147 7151: felicityb48@gmail.com. SA Teens in NZ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/348987868638001/

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Luxury train travel across the ditch

or most of us our holiday starts with an air flight, getting in our car or boarding a cruise ship to exotic destinations. The one mode of travel that is not utilised is LUXURY TRAIN TRAVEL. The readers of The South African Magazine know the good old BLUE TRAIN AND THE ROVOS RAIL in South Africa. For those from Europe, THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Did you know that right over the ditch the legendary GHAN takes you deep into the heart of Australia? This journey promises access to parts of Australia no other holiday can come close to – the perfect balance of comfort and adventure culminating in an experience that will move you in every sense of the word.

Day Two: During the night you have travelled into the nations’ geographic and spiritual heart, the Red Centre. After a leisure breakfast on arrival in Alice Springs, enjoy tours that include lunch and visiting the Town of Alice. Its friendly people claim to live the closest to every beach in Australia – ha ha!!

Day One: A midmorning departure from Darwin and the luxurious adventure begins as you glide through the tropical bush.

With 11 hours in Alice Springs there is an opportunity to take a flight to Uluru (known as Ayers Rock). This must be booked prior to departure as they only travel in 12 seater aircrafts. It gives you the best viewing as everyone has a window seat. BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE……

Lunch is served soon after departure. Enjoy a fine wine while enjoying the spectacular views before arriving at the truly remarkable Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. A chance to take a cruise through the gorge keeping with the luxurious pace of THE GHAN. Early evening you return to the train where you freshen up and meet fellow travellers around the bar to discuss your days’ adventures. The fresh air will have made for a good appetite which will be satisfied by a sumptuous dinner. Perhaps a nightcap and off to dreamland brought on by the slow rocking and clickety clack of the train. ZZZZZZ

After a wonderful day experiencing Alice or flying to Uluru return to the train and after freshening up, enjoy a true Australian Outback dining experience under a million stars. Because it is so dark you will see stars like you have never seen before. The lounges on the train are open till late so perhaps the usual nightcap and off to sleep. Night two at an end!! Day 3: Breakfast is served as the train arrives in Manguri where you disembark

and travel by air-conditioned coach to enjoy a full day touring in and around the truly unique underground mining township of Coober Pedy. Dinner is served back at the train where you can enjoy your last nightcap as the journey continues through the night and wake up to the ancient and majestic Flinders Ranges. Day 4: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while enjoying the views. Mid-morning brings you into Adelaide where you disembark and leave with wonderful memories and in the relaxed mode of luxury train travel. So what does it cost you ask? Well, the above itinerary would cost you in the region of NZD 3937 per person in Gold Class. Book 6 months in advance and it costs NZD 3138 per person (subject to availability) and is a double bunk style cabin. To upgrade to the Platinum Class with double bed would cost NZD 5693 per person. Included: All meals All drinks All excursions

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