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e have another great issue of The South African Magazine covering interesting topics such as finance, travel, skateboarding and even where to tramp. New Zealand is a great country and there are so many things to do indoors, as well as outdoors. I see the weather has changed with plenty of rain over the last two weeks. Do you think this changes our Kiwi habit of exercising and running on the road? Absolutely not, we run irrespective of whether if it rains or not. Good on us! If you follow the news you would have seen all the hooha over property prices and the unaffordability in New Zealand. What should be done? So many critics but no one has the solution and it’s easy to point fingers. During the Global Financial Crises New Zealand properties, mainly in Auckland, plateaued and did not rise in value from 2008 to 2012. However, with our strong fiscal policy and strong economy property has been playing catch up over the last 15 months to where values are where they should be if you follow past statistics. First time home buyers are finding it difficult to get into the market and are saying that government should do something about this. Like what, reduce the prices of houses so they can get into the property market? Do you think the people who own property would like their properties devalued? The other reason is economics 101, supply and demand. Whenever there are negative discussions about issues we all need to look at the broader picture. I do not like people living in their cars either but in Africa and India people do not have cars to live in. What has gone wrong? Why shouldn’t people live in Hamilton, Napier, Nelson or Timaru if the Auckland rents are too high? New Zealand is beautiful wherever you live! George Deeb, who has helped hundreds of South Africans over the last 20 years, has amalgamated with Davenports Harbour Lawyers in Albany. Please continue supporting him. See his advert in the magazine for details. 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

Bullies, bullies everywhere! – Bullying is the new buzz word at work. Our in-house barrister and employment specialist, Eska Hartdegen, discusses this very thorny issue.

nce again, our in-house employment law specialist Eska Hartdegen imparts some words of wisdom, of interest and importance to both employers and employees

In January this year I wrote about bullying in the workplace and the new Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 which was coming into force on 4 April 2016. With fines of up to $250,000 that can now be imposed for serious breaches and for failure to keep an employee safe at work, the million dollar question is how are employers going to create and keep a balance between their desire to have high performance and high productivity from staff and prevent the inevitable stress this might create in the workplace? Being bullied at work is not a new phenomenon, and all employers should have processes in place both for preventing bullying and for dealing Eska Hartdegen with it effectively. The new legislation requires “protection [for an employee] from both physical and psychological harm” and it defines "health" as including mental health; thus making bullying the new buzz word. Contrary to what might be expected, people who are the targets of bullies are not necessarily weaklings, rather bullying is directed at people with all types of personalities, at all different levels in organisations. Who are the bullies? The “need to control” seems to be what primarily motivates and drives the bully. CareerBuilder undertook a study and found that 46% of employees were bullied by their peers, 45% by their managers and 25% by even more senior staff; on rare occasions the bullies were junior to the employees being bullied. Quoting the Workplace Bullying Institute, and as might be expected, the physical and mental health consequences of being bullied at work manifest as a myriad of symptoms amongst which are anxiety and panic attacks, severe mood swings, sleeplessness, migraine headaches, ulcers, clinical depression, relapse of previously controlled addictions, and in some instances, even post- traumatic stress disorder.

and bullying in New Zealand workplaces, found that managers routinely underestimated stress amongst staff, believing it occurred infrequently. Bullying was relatively widespread across particularly the health and education sectors but that certain ‘hotspots” existed within hospitality, and there especially in the kitchen area. The study found that bullying also negatively impacts those who witness it, and results in them having “a more negative experience of work”. Witnesses to bullying “perceived leadership as more laissezfaire and less constructive, and perceived lower levels of supervisor and colleague support, and that organisational policies against bullying were less effective. They reported higher stress (GHQ), poorer emotional wellbeing, worse (self-rated) performance, lower affective commitment to the organisation and a greater intention of leaving”. Bullying is perceived by the body as a threat. The threat immediately sets in train the release of adrenaline and of the stress hormone, cortisol. Adrenaline makes the heart pound and increases the oxygen flowing into the major muscles thus priming the individual for fight or flight. Experiencing on-going bullying at work will inevitably result in declining performance and health and low morale and disengagement. For organisations to remain competitive, yet to not fall prey to stressrelated claims by staff, it is critical for businesses who value their employees and who place staff-retention high on the workplace map, to be alert to bullying and to deal with it immediately and effectively. One of the things that should be put in place in every work environment is best practice guidelines for management for dealing with workplace bullying. To facilitate this, employers should not delay in seeking and getting the necessary appropriate assistance and advice.

The Institute defines bullying at work as "repeated, health-harming mistreatment of a person by one or more perpetrators. It is abusive conduct that is: threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, or work interference or sabotage which prevents work from getting done, or verbal abuse." Research across 19 industries in New Zealand indicate that about 16 per cent of employees are being bullied, while research done by the University of South Australia suggests that there is little difference in rates of bullying across different occupations. A collaborative study undertaken by various New Zealand Universities and the University of London concerning stress The South African

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The UK newspaper is glowing in its write-up. In a complementary article titled "26 reasons why New Zealand is the world's best country" the newspaper says our landscapes will "make you want to applaud" and also gives our kakapo, cabernet sauvignon and sperm whales a big thumbs up. http://www.radiolive.co.nz/ Photo: Lawrence Murray from Perth, Australia - Queenstown from Bob's Peak

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Does the key to your financial future lie in the past? By Lynette Ball Smart, successful investment advice never gets old One of my favourite things to do on my days off is to peruse the charming antique shops that can be found in New Zealand’s beautiful rural townships. It’s always such a pleasure and an unexpected delight when they turn up some real gems. And so it was during a recent trip to Helensville, where hidden in the midst of a pile of dusty old books, I discovered an ageing yellow hardback entitled 50 Tips for Investors by W.D.G Hartley, an esteemed New Zealand accountant.

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how much they think they’ll need, and the answer can be a little vague. This was highlighted by a couple I recently met. Aged in their mid-60s, this hardworking pair had saved diligently for the past 40 years or so, stashing money into their work superannuation schemes and building a portfolio that includes an impressive spread of property, bank investments, and managed funds. As we worked through their retirement plan, it became obvious that their investments were in fact excessive to their requirements. In short, they’d oversaved. I began to wonder: what had they sacrificed in their younger years as a result of their determination to provide for the future? Perhaps if they’d taken professional financial advice earlier and then regularly reviewed their progress, they’d have been aware of their surplus investing. Maybe then they would have made different lifestyle choices and relaxed a little more.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket was a wellused financial expression even back in 1936. And it’s just as relevant today.

Published way back in 1936, I assumed the pocket-sized book would be amusingly outof-date – after all, it was written straight after the Great Depression and just before the outbreak of World War II.

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As a financial adviser with a passion for offering my clients canny investment solutions, I was startled at how similar the recommendations Mr. Hartley offered back then are to the ones I offer now. It certainly didn’t feel as if I was reading about the past; this felt more like a preview of the future! Hartley’s messages were eerily similar to those of Warren Buffet (generally considered to be the world’s most successful modernday investor).

Here are some of my favourite tips:

Don’t overlook the importance of diversification

Planning is everything

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” was a well-used financial expression even back in 1936. And it’s just as relevant today.

It may sound obvious, but knowing what your financial goals are and how these link to your life’s ambitions is key to achieving financial freedom. The lack of planning remains one of the main causes of poor savings results even today. Most clients I meet have a general idea of when they want to retire, but ask them 6

Admittedly, it’s not often people have too much income at retirement. Unfortunately, these days it’s quite the opposite, and many Kiwis are underprepared. In my experience, this usually stems from lack of planning in the first place or not being persistent with it. Perhaps they’ve had a delayed start, combined with not allocating sufficient funds to achieve their goals. Poor decision-making when it comes to choosing investment types is another reason for unsatisfactory results. Having said that, a little expert guidance can help correct financial wrong-footings.

Those who lost their fortunes through the collapse of failed finance companies know the danger associated with having a large portion of money in one area (regardless of how safe it’s perceived to be). Steer clear of this game of Russian Roulette by spreading your investments across a variety of asset

classes (shares, property, cash, and so on). This is where an Authorised Financial Adviser such as myself, can help you create a portfolio that suits your circumstances and attitude towards risk. There is no time like the present to use the wisdom of the ages to look towards your financial future.

Lynette Ball Lynette Ball is an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) 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 A disclosure statement is available on request and 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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Waikato Timebank Get involved: Share your time and skills with others By Angela Bridger

s a migrant finding your place and making connections in a new community can be a difficult. Contributing your valuable time and skills and having others share theirs with you is a practical way to start feeling a part of your new community. If you are interested in the idea of a sharing economy, keep reading. TimeBank is an international organisation built on the concept of reciprocity and the understanding that everyone’s time is equally valuable. The pay-it-forward, time exchange system allows members to request and offer help to those within the TimeBank community in exchange for a time credit. An example will better explain how it all works: Peter, Louise, Gavin and Jessica are all members of Waikato TimeBank. When they joined they were given 2 credits to get them started. Jessica requests help clearing her overgrown garden. Peter responds and spends an hour helping

Jessica. Jessica gives Peter 1 time credit. Louise offers to give members a massage. Peter responds and receives a massage from Louise for which he gives her 1 time credit. Gavin’s car has broken down so he posts a request for a lift to do a few errands. Jessica responds and Gavin gives her 2 time credits. There is no minimum or maximum amount of exchanges you have to commit to but the more active you are the better the whole system works. Many people feel that they just don’t have enough spare

time to commit to even signing up but consider this: If a TimeBank member does all your ironing for you or mows your lawn, that frees up time for you to do something else (TimeBank related or not). Starting to wonder if you could be a member of this sharing economy? Think about whether or not you could help with or use any of these current TimeBank requests and offers: help stacking firewood, a swim lesson, a guitar lesson, excess fruit for free, help sewing, a portrait photo session. Whether you are new to the Waikato or have been here a while but would like to make new connections, share your skills or just do some good, I highly recommend that you investigate joining Waikato TimeBank. To get started join online at https://waikato. timebanks.org/; this is followed by an informal orientation so you can learn exactly how it works and have any of your questions answered. If you’d like to know more you can contact the co-ordinator, Sarah, at waikatotimebank@gmail.com.

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Interesting and weird facts about dentistry By East Coast Bays Dental

he world is a weird and wonderful place and the world of dentistry is no exception. Please read on to discover many interesting trivia that you may, or may not, know about the pearly whites!

with healthy gums are 7 times less likely to have a pre-term baby than those with periodontal disease. •T he enamel (outer layer) of a tooth is the hardest structure in the human body but it also unfortunately has no regenerative properties. Therefore, it is very important to take good care of it.

• On average a person will spend 38.5 days of their life brushing teeth! Many people assume that you should brush your teeth right after eating. •M ore than 300 different types However, this is when the of bacteria can be found in Molar of an adult African bush elephant saliva is most acidic and in plaque that form on teeth and in Photo: Hectonichus - wikipedia.org combination with the scrubbing the mouth. action of a toothbrush could enhance the wearing of the enamel. •A bout one in 2000 babies are born with teeth. These It is better to rinse with water after eating and then to wait 30 natal teeth are usually in the bottom jaw and have weak minutes before brushing. roots. It is removed in most cases to prevent problems with • Many systemic diseases can be linked to oral health like heart breastfeeding and the accidental ingesting of it. disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. By maintaining good oral •F loss was first manufactured and commercially available in hygiene you reduce the risk of having a heart attack. Women 1882. •B y not flossing you can miss cleaning around 40% of the surface of your teeth. You only need to floss the teeth you want to keep! •E veryone's teeth are different and as unique as fingerprints. As are tongue prints! • A person will produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools in their lifetime. • I n China they have a ‘Love your teeth day’. This is to promote awareness of the importance of dental health and encourage people to take care of their teeth and visit the dentist regularly. •A n elephant molar weighs about 3-4 kilograms. Wow, doing some heavy lifting! •A n inmate in West Virginia will be remembered in history for his ingenious method of escaping from prison. He braided dental floss into a rope and used it to make a successful escape. •T aste buds have a lifespan of about 10 days. •T he most valuable tooth according to Guinness World Records belonged to Sir Isaac Newton. It sold in 1816 for $3 633 (about $35 700 today). The tooth was set in a ring! • I n some surveys 50 % of people said that the first thing they notice about someone is their smile. •O ne uses 43 muscles to frown and only about 17 muscles to smile. I hope these fun facts gave you something to smile about, but oral health is more than just fun and games. It is very important to practice good oral hygiene and create healthy habits to ensure a smile for a lifetime. 8

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Trail Blazer By Sheetal Cross

hen I heard about ultra-distance runner Ryan Sandes and his incredible sporting feats, I was in awe. What was even more amazing is the detailed account of how a self-professed party animal turned into a record-breaking athlete and documented his life in his new and inspiring book. Trail Blazer - My Life as an Ultra-Distance Runner by Ryan Sandes with journalist Steve Smith, explores Sandes’s life changing accomplishments, how he got there and how he sustains his trail running success. It also includes details on his training regimes, race strategies and aspirations for his future sporting endeavours. Sandes is best known for running a six-day race through the world’s harshest deserts, 160km in a single day, at altitudes that would leave you breathless just walking it. In 2008, he burst onto the international trail-running scene by winning the first multi-stage race he ever entered, the brutal Gobi March. Since then, he has won various other multi-stage and single-

day races around the globe. He won at the high-altitude Leadville 100 in Colorado, with victories in Australia, Hong Kong, the Canaries and Patagonia. This dare devil has the fastest known time for the 209-kilometre Drakensberg Grand Traverse, cementing his reputation as an elite ultra-trail runner. The South African Magazine caught up with the ambitious athlete this week in Durban, for his official book launch, to find out what flames the fiery passion of this incredible trail blazer. “I love that feeling of accomplishment at the end of races, especially against expectations. I have always been super competitive and am an all or nothing person. When I’m in a race, I guess you could say I get tunnel vision. I

mean I was in an 80km race and the 60km mark, I started to feel it. I was worried if I stopped and the medical team saw me, they would pull me out. So I just pushed harder, thinking about my family’s support and all the sacrifices it took to get there. I finished the race and won,” said the 34-yr-old. It was surprising to learn that Sandes had only been on the running scene for about 5 years, but had made such an impact on the sport and so many lives. He explained that during that time he experienced many minor injuries, which in most cases he was literally able to “walk off”. However, his greatest fear at times while trail running was, and still is, the possibility of encountering snakes. “A lot of guys I know have been bitten by snakes on the trail, but then again, it’s usually when they tried to catch it, corner or scare it off. I have had a few incidents and nearly stood on one, but luckily nothing ever happened. You have to respect nature and know you are sharing those trails,” he added.

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Heart bypass surgery Endometriosis surgery Endometriosis surgery Average cost: $5,600-22,000 Average cost: $5,600-22,000 Endometriosis Endometriosis surgery surgery Average cost: $5,600-22,000 Endometriosis surgery Average cost: $5,600-22,000 Endometriosis surgery Average cost:$35,000-$57,000 Average cost:$35,000-$57,000

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Endometriosis surgery Average cost: Average cost:$5,600-22,000 $5,600-22,000 Endometriosis surgery Average cost: $5,600-22,000 Average cost: $5,600-22,000 Endometriosis surgery

Endometriosis surgery Squint correction correctio Squint c Squint Average cost: Average correctio correction Squint $3,200-$4 Squint Squint $3,200-$4,200 Average c correction Average cost: correction correction Squint $3,200-$4 Average $3,200-$4,200 Average cost: Average cost: Squintcos correction Squint $3,200-$4,200 $3,200-$4,2 $3,200-$4,200 correctio Average cost: correction Average c Squint $3,200-$4,200 Average cost:Squint correction $3,200-$4 correctio $3,200-$4,200

Average cost:Average $5,600-22,000 Squint cost: $5,600-22,000

Tonsil removal Tonsil removal cost: Average cost: Average Tonsil removal Tonsilremoval removal Tonsil $2,900-$4,900 $2,900-$4,900 Average cost: Tonsil removal Average cost: Average cost: Tonsil removal

Average cost:Average c $3,200-$4,200 $3,200-$4 $2,900-$4,900 $2,900-$4,900 Average cost: $2,900-$4,900 Average cost: Tonsil removal $2,900-$4,900 $2,900-$4,900 Tonsil removal Average cost: Tonsil removal Average cost: $2,900-$4,900 Average cost: Average cost: Tonsil removal $10,000-$31,600 $2,900-$4,900 Tonsil removal Average $2,900-$4,900 Prostatecost: cancer surgery $10,000-$31,600 Prostate cancer surgery Average cost: Average cost: Digestive $10,000-$31,600 Digestive Average cost:Average cost: Digestive $2,900-$4,900 examinations $2,900-$4,900 examinations examinations $10,000-$31,600 Digestive $10,000-$31,600 Digestive Average cost: Average cost: Average cost: examinations examinations Digestive $1,250-$2,100 Digestive $1,250-$2,100 Knee replacement $1,250-$2,100 Knee replacement Average cost: Knee replacement examinations Average cost: examinations Average cost:cost: $15,300-$28,000 Average $15,300-$28,000 Digestive $1,250-$2,100 Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 Average cost: $1,250-$2,100 Average cost: Knee replacement Knee replacement Digestive examinations Digestive $1,250-$2,100 $1,250-$2,100 examinations Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 Knee replacement Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 Knee replacement Average cost: examinations Average cost: Digestive Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 $1,250-$2,100 Digestive Average cost: Knee replacement examinations $1,250-$2,100 examinations Knee replacement $1,250-$2,100 Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 Knee replacement Average cost:Average cost: Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 Average cost: $15,300-$28,000 $1,250-$2,100 In some cases, the listed procedures have been described in general rather than clinical terms. Procedure costs will vary depending on the location, medical practitioners, complications, $1,250-$2,100 Knee replacement andKnee the medicalreplacement procedure and technology used. In$15,300-$28,000 some cases, the listed procedures have been described in general rather than clinical terms. Procedure costs will vary depending on the location, medical practitioners, complicati Average cost: Average $15,300-$28,000 In some cases, the listed procedures have been described general than clinical terms. costs will varysurgery, depending on the location, medical practitioners, *All costs are indicativecost: and have been sourced from in Health Fundsrather Association of New Zealand, 2013;Procedure with the exception of grommet tonsil removal, and squint correction costs which are based complications, on $10,000-$31,600

Average cost: Average cost: surgery Prostate cancer Average cost: Prostate cancer surgery $10,000-$31,600 $10,000-$31,600 Average cost: $10,000-$31,600 Average cost: Prostate cancer surgery $10,000-$31,600 $10,000-$31,600 Prostate cancer surgery Average cost: Prostate cancer surgery

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A mong those waiting for surgery, waiting times are up by 80 days to 304 days. F or those who have had surgery, waiting times were indicatively up 30 days to 144 days. T he unmet demand for Elective Surgery has a reasonably large negative impact on the quality of life of a large proportion of the New Zealand population M ore than half of the 280,000 who require Elective Surgery but haven’t had it say that their quality of life is worse than it was five years ago, with almost a quarter stating that their quality of life is a lot worse driven by a lack of mobility not allowing them to do what they used to and high levels of pain. I n addition, almost on third of those who require Elective surgery have had to make significant changes to their lifestyle.

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The Private Health care system has a positive impact on reducing wait times and therefore making it quicker for New Zealanders to improve the quality of their lives O n average, those who have their surgery through the private healthcare system have approximately 100 days reduced off their waiting list time, even when normalising for the different types of procedures that occur in the public and private systems. T his is positive as half of those who had been through Elective Surgery said it had a large positive impact upon the quality of their lives.

New Zealanders still expect public waiting lists to worsen in future M ore than half of New Zealanders think that public waiting lists will lengthen in the next ten years T he majority of those without health insurance would struggle to pay for a $10,000 surgery. The findings of this report are based on a representative survey of the New Zealand population aged 18 and over regarding their need for Elective Surgery, their experience(s) while waiting for Elective Surgery and their perceptions of access to Elective Surgery. 1,800 people were interviewed from 14th to 29th January 2016. All findings are based on New Zealander’s perceptions of these topics, which will be informed by actual experiences and have been compared to 2013 results where applicable. Article produced by NIB February 2016 Information provided as a ‘class’ advice by Neil Clarke AFA (FSP10261) – 09 915 0100 – www.hwp.co.nz

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If you’re new to our shores and want the opportunity to meet people who can assist you, come along to a New Arrivals Networking evening. Professional people who have lived in New Zealand for some time will be on hand to freely give you some great practical advice, and guidance in your journey – from Immigration solutions, Insurance and Medical options, the Job market, accommodation, even how and where to buy or hire a car, to getting your driver’s licence converted, opening a bank account and getting an IRD number. See you there!

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50 reasons you will always be South African 1. You live for a lekker braai, not a barbeque. Barbeque is a chip flavour.

33. You’re working on your computer and you’re in the habit of clicking ‘SAVE’ very often, in case of load shedding.

2. You eat mielies, not corn.

34. Your electricity service provider pays for advertising to promote NOT using their product.

3. You eat Bar Ones, not Mars Bars. 4. You eat chips, not crisps. 5. You eat tomato sauce, All Gold in particular, not ketchup. 6. You’d rather eat a boerewors roll, or a boerie, than a hot dog. 7. You love zoo biscuits and jolly jammers.

35. You have a load shedding app on your phone, and most of the time it also doesn’t work. 36. Some of your fellow citizens have the most festive names, such as Blessing, Christmas, Innocence, Precious, Gift, Patience, Pretty. 37. Y ou eat dried meat in quantities that would make the sensitive stomachs of foreigners churn. 38. Fort Knox-type burglar bars, high walls and electric fencing are a valuable selling point of your house.

8. You prefer Coke to Pepsi. 9. You wear takkies, not sneakers or trainers. 10. You wear a jersey or a top, but not a jumper. 11. You wear pants, not trousers. 12. You wear a swimming costume, or cossie, but most certainly not a bathing suit. 13. You use a serviette, not a napkin. 14. You use lip ice, not lip balm. 15. You walk on the pavement, not sidewalk. 16. You drive around a circle, not a roundabout.

39. You flash your brights at oncoming traffic to warn them about a speed cop trapping in the bushes. 40. You know fall as something that happens after too much brandy and Coke, not when leaves turn into beautiful autumn colours. 41. You don’t look at something, you check it out.

17. You speed up for an orange robot, not traffic light.

42. You prefer private transport to public transport, because taking a taxi means sharing a lift with 40 people.

18. You check the robots before you go when they turn green in case a taxi is still going through red.

43. You take the lift up to the gym, not the elevator.

19. You load your Castle Light in the boot, not the trunk. 20. Your car’s engine is under the bonnet, not the hood. 21. You drive a bakkie, not a pick-up truck. 22. You know Father Christmas, not Santa Claus. 23. You write with kokies, not felt-tip markers.

44. You SMS your chommie, not text (well now you WhatsApp). 45. Where the road narrows, the guy behind you has the right of way. 46. You’ve had at least one thing stolen from you. 47. The first thing you do when you get in your car is lock the doors. 48. You know how to eat a rusk, unlike the foreigners.

24. Y ou’re the only nation in the world that knows the exact difference between ‘right now’, ‘now’, ‘now-now’, ‘just now’, and ‘later’. 25. You don’t say ‘yes’, you say ‘ja’ or ‘yebo’. 26. You always say ‘ja no definitely’. 27. You put ‘man’ at the end of every sentence. 28. You use ‘must’ completely out of context. 29. You know ‘cheers’ means ‘goodbye’. 30. You travel overseas and you tell people you’re from South Africa, their response is: “but you’re white!”

31. You travel overseas and people ask if you can speak ‘South African’, or worse, ‘African’.

49. You know that South African swimsuit models are the hottest in the world.

32. You know foreigners think we live in mud huts with lions roaming around, and you have some fun with that.

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10 Must-do autumn walks

ut on your walking shoes and hit the trails – we’ve found 10 of the best walks to take on this autumn. Now’s a good time to appreciate the falling leaves and golden hues that come with the changing season. With the crisp breeze on your face and a warm hat snug over your ears, take a walk. Here are a few trails to inspire you to get out and about…

Arai Te Uru Heritage Walk This 30-minute (return) walk is an easy way to take in some impressive views of the Hokianga Harbour as well as some of its history. After following the cliff tops to the headland you'll spot remnants of the old signal station that was closed in 1951. This walk starts at the end of Signal Station Rd, which is signposted from SH 12 heading south from Omapere.

Island. The 1.5 hour return track in Waikato’s Kaimai Ranges weaves its way around mosscovered rocks and tree roots to a lookout revealing stunning views of the falls.

The Pinnacles The Coromandel offers an abundance of beautiful walks but the Pinnacles are perfect for those looking for a challenge.

Wairere Falls The gem at the end of this walk is the tallest waterfall in the North

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Climbing ladders and stairs before reaching the top, you’ll be spoilt with 360-degree views of tall green peaks and the distant sea. It’s recommended to stay overnight in the DOC hut but the track can be tackled in a round trip of 6 hours by fit walkers.

of the area’s old ice skating rinks. Further along, keep an eye out for stone walls in the middle of the river; it’s said these were built by Chinese miners to divert the water from one side to the other, so they could search for gold on the dry side – successfully too!

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Hooker Valley Track

The 10km track starts at the Lake Taupo Yacht Club and winds along the lake edge to Five Mile Bay. With picnic spots and toilet facilities along the way, and a playground and barbecue facility at Wharewaka Point, this walk is perfect for a group of friends or family. The track is also suitable for pushchairs and bikes.

For a taste of the South Island’s beautifully rugged scenery, this track is a must. The popular walk

Wilkies Pools Loop Track Head on through the twisted trees and hanging plants of the mossy, magical Goblin Forest on Mt Taranaki before reaching Wilkies Pools on this exciting walk. Head back in the same direction, or cross the stream to take a different route back that includes small waterfalls and a bubbling spring. This walk starts at the car park near the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre and takes either 45 or 90 minutes depending on your return route.

Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway You can go as short or as long as you like on this wonderful walkway. If you plan on going full throttle and covering the entire lot, allow 3 hours and you’ll be richly rewarded with incredible views from mountain to sea, plenty of seal- and seabird-spotting, and a step back in time alongside old historic sites, such as pa and whaling stations. Return to Kaikoura township and be true to the name by digging in to some of the freshest crayfish you’ll ever come across.

Bush Creek Trail Put this Arrowtown route on your list if you’re looking for a historical walk. The one-hour return track showcases the remains of one

includes swing bridge crossings and passes through Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and beside the Hooker River. Views include glaciers and towering mountains so pack a camera. It can be walked multiple ways and can take anywhere between 1.5 and 4 hours to complete.

Central Otago rail trail You don’t need to own a bike to enjoy the rail trail. Walkers and even horse riders can experience the 150km track which follows the old Otago Central Branch Railway from Middlemarch to Clyde. There are lots to see on route, from the remnants of the historic workers' camp in the Poolburn Gorge to country pubs in small trailside towns. Walkers can choose how much ground they wish to cover in a day: there are camping grounds, hotels and backpackers along the way for those opting for an overnight trip.

The Hollyford Track The Hollyford Track has no alpine sections so it’s perfect for a family one-dayer, or something longer if you have the opportunity. Comfy backcountry huts and good tracks follow the Hollyford River/Whakatipu Ka Tuka from the Darran Mountains down to the wild West Coast.

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eryl Stead grew up in the Transvaal before moving to KwaZulu-Natal and was a rather shy but creative youngster who loved painting and drawing. In 1994, with her husband, James, and their two children, Tyler and Tarron, they immigrated to New Zealand, living in Whitianga initially. With her creative juices coming alive in New Zealand she began her own interior design business, specialising in soft furnishings. This began as a hobby and soon developed and grew into a busy business. She created all the manufacturing and installations herself until the demand was greater than her ability to produce on her own and she took on contractors.

In December 1998, they moved to the Hibiscus Coast where she worked long hours in retail but desperately wanted to get back into creating beautiful things. She was determined to take up her hobby again. And she did. While sitting in her living room one day, looking at the beautiful pieces of antique furniture they had inherited, she realized how dark they were. Thinking of ways to ‘brighten’ them up, her natural creative instinct took over. She knew some pieces needed refreshing and given a new lease on life. She could hear people saying, “You didn’t paint it, did you.” Well, yes, actually she did. Just to clarify, it is not just ‘paint’ it is art in the making. She absolutely loves what she’s doing and it gives her such fulfilment and satisfaction. Meryl ‘paints’ wood, glass, ceramics and metal objects to ‘refresh’ it and she will even dye upholstery. Buying a gorgeous kauri chair just recently, she felt the colour of the upholstery was wrong – so she dyed it. Her bedside lamps need a makeover, no problem, they will be recreated. Meryl now sees the potential in treasures that probably would have ended up in the skip and is hoping her hobby will develop to the next level in the near future.

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KZN’s Howick Craft Shops / Market By Eve Hemming

f I could have crammed a few suitcases full of these pleasures, I would have!

"Just squeeze some in", I remark to nobody. The Kwa-Zulu Natal’s Howick ethnic craft market stalls and shops never cease to enthral me, both when I lived in the midlands of KZN and since living in New Zealand. I'm drawn to the delicious array of colours and textures. My eyes dance merrily as I imbibe the sensory delights.

calabashes, drums, creative clutter and some pseudo and rather kitch curios. Painted wooden primitive masks on the shabby plastered walls glare at me. Down at the Falls I exchange in some more roadside bartering and finally come away from this creative hub with a few fabrics, beaded earrings and bracelets and a 50 centimetre Acacia tree - that I instantly fall in love with - crafted from strands of wire that have been deftly bent and twisted to create a veritable treasure piece. I am back in NZ. The Acacia Tree has adapted well and stands elegantly and somewhat proudly on the Oregon pine coffee table. As I write about my curio gourmet feast, it transports me back in a flash.

A busker in his Rasta beanie strums away on a broken guitar next to a bored looking car guard. People chatter and a taxi honks impatiently. Above, a softly washed blue sky hovers and shouts "I am the roof of Africa". I will go back again. The plethora of objets d’art will There is that potpourri mix of Africa present, the crazy contrasts always be irresistible to me. with chipped pavements stained with remnants of yesterday, Having being born and bred on juxtaposed against the a farm adjoining the foothills inviting sensation to enter of Lesotho, it pretty much each glorious curio shop. lends itself to Africana being The shops are adorned medicinal to my soul. with arts, crafts, beaded jewellery and key rings, wire ornaments and ingenious objects constructed from Fanta cans to bottle tops, wooden and stone carvings, ethnic scarves, bags, skirts and much more. It takes time to assimilate, as my eyes acclimatize to the multiple layers of textures. I enter infused with my usual curiosity and experience the rush of enthusiastic energy from the shop owner, a Zimbabwean immigrant. We laugh and chatter as he displays his wares and demonstrates how he manufactures one of his crafts. I feel the essence of Africa here, just metres from the Umgeni Valley, where the Howick Falls valiantly still pours down, despite the current drought. Part of the process is to barter. If you buy more than one, you can get a bit of a cut. I scramble in my bag for my Rands. I ask if we can pose for a photograph and Mr Zimbabwe laughs heartily, offering a beaming smile to passersby. I move on to the next shop and through a bit of a labyrinth, fighting my way through animal skins, straw baskets and mats, The South African

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This regular feature is written by Richard Pearce of Barfoot & Thompson, Residential. In this issue we present practical advice on:-

Keeping warm this winter

outside your house and bringing it indoors. By trying to cool the outside world it can extract heat and bring it inside. (like a refrigerator in reverse).

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inter has arrived, and this is a good time to review our options to keep our homes warm this winter.

Insulation Thanks to current building regulations, modern homes are properly insulated with insulation in the ceiling, walls and under the floor. But if you are living in a home more than 15 years old, it is worth checking.

Heat pumps shift more heat than the electrical energy that they consume in compressing the refrigerant and running the fans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up to 3 times as much in the right conditions - making them highly efficient methods of heating.

I think these systems are fantastic as they have low operating costs and give you a warmer, drier, healthier home. There are numerous brand-names available, which all have their own unique designs and you can do your own research on which suits you the best. I have included the basic information from Smartvent as an exampleâ&#x20AC;Ś. The system draws fresh, drier air from the roof space and passes it through a filter before distributing it around the home via diffusers set in the ceiling. This process positively pressurises your home, forcing out moist stale air. The diagram below shows the system on a day when the sun is heating the air in the ceiling cavity. The system can thus heat your home, but only on sunny days. Heat Pumps / Air Conditioners Heat pumps are multi-purpose as they can cool your home in summer and heat it in winter. When heating, heat pumps work by extracting heat from the air

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More details, comparisons and advice on installing heat pumps can be found at www.consumer.org.nz/reports/heat-pumps. Traditional Electric Heaters Traditional electric heaters such as bar heaters, blow heaters and oil fin heaters are cheaper to buy but more expensive to operate. They are fine for occasional heating, but consider a heat pump if you use them regularly. Gas Heaters and Wood-burners Properly installed gas heaters with flues are cost effective. Woodburners are fantastic if you have a free supply of wood, but can be expensive if you have to buy the wood. Stand-alone gas heaters have the disadvantage that the by-products, carbon-di-oxide and moisture vapour stay inside your home. So, do some more research on the internet, decide on your best heating solutions and enjoy a warm home this winter. 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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What’s On Diary SA Social on the Shore: First Friday: 3 June and 1 July: Browns Bay Bowling Club: All welcome: 6pm – 10pm: Cash bar: Bring a plate. NZSABC Network Meeting: Tuesday: 7 June and 12 July: Blue Bay Restaurant, 55 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. New Arrivals: Monday: 27 June: Monday: 25 July: 100 Bush Road, Albany: 6 to 8pm: RSVP for catering purposes only: 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.

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By Tanja Swanepoel and Caitlin Hawthorn

Skaters Steph Connolly (left), Georgia Greenidge (middle), Caitlin Hawthorn (right) Photo: Tanja Swanepoel

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How it all begun... In April last year the ‘sisters’ started skateboarding. Skater Caitlin Hawthorn We were the only two girls who skated in our area and a week before school camp we bought our first boards. There was an indoor skateboard park at the camp where we could give skate boarding a full go.

Skaters Tanja Swanepoel (left), ChaAna White Philpot (right)

By the end of the camp I (Tanja) was purple with bruises, partly from determination but mostly from clumsiness. I (Caitlin), on the other hand, was the sensible one wearing knee pads and a helmet. The camp was the spark that ignited our passion for skateboarding. Our passion has us believing that age and gender doesn’t count when it comes to skating. We want to show that skating is for everyone and to build the female skate community in New Zealand. This is why we have created ‘Sisters of Shred’. North Shore Girls Skate began this month with our interest in skating, combined with project-based-learning at Albany Senior High School lead us to see a gap in the skate community. Skating for over a year now and we have found that skating is about community, companionship and empowerment. There is just one problem... there are not enough girls! We are determined to get more girls into skating. Right now there are not many opportunities for us in the industry and we need to change that. The dual aim of our project is to show females that anyone can skate and to create opportunities for us to pursue the sport as a possible career option. We have met with Jesse Peters, a representative from Ultimate Surf n Skate, to invite expert stakeholder feedback. On 14 May, we had our first ‘skate hang’ with the girls. There were 6 of us in total and we were so supportive of each other. Our next steps will be to drive a recruitment campaign at school and in the community, organise more events like skate hangs and set up a female skate camp, with the ultimate goal of seeing more of us compete locally and internationally. Contact us:https://www.facebook.com/Sisters-of-Shred1791292591103525/?view_public_for=1791292591103525. The South African

A great way to travel to the Tremains Art Deco Festival Aboard the Pacific Pearl To whet your “travel buds” here are some details about the cruise ship and the festival….enjoy!

Crew vs Guest games, Karaoke, Deck games (table tennis, deck chess, quoits, golf putting and shuffleboard), Health seminars and demonstrations, board games.

Pacific Pearl • 750 passenger cabins – 64 rooms with private balcony – 1800 maximum capacity • Accommodations are private en-suite, wardrobes, air conditioning with personal controls, telephone, flat screens TV for in – room entertainment, hairdryer, safety deposit box and fridge. •O ver 60 activities daily: Swimming pools, organised pool games, Spas, Fitness Centre track, a range of dance classes, Trivia and game shows, organised

Entertainment: Production shows, Guest entertainers and comedians, Live Music, Theme Nights, Circus performances, ViZion laser light show, Nightclub, Big Screen (for sporting action NRL/AFL games, recent release movies), Adults only Sit Down Comedy Club. Tremains Art Deco Festival The largest of all Art Deco events in Napier is the Tremains Art Deco Festival in February. It includes over 250 events,

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hundreds of 1920s and 30s cars, aerobatic flying displays, railcar rides, Great Gatsby picnics, dinner/dance extravaganzas and free outdoor concerts, to name a few. Many thousands of guests and locals alike dress in Deco style bringing glamour to the city street. For 30 years the Art Deco Trust has been dedicated to the preservation, promotion and celebration of the Art Deco City of Napier. Expert guides have taken thousands of visitors through the unique and colourful 1930s streetscape exploring the hidden gems of yesteryear either on foot, coach, mini bus or by the very luxurious vintage car. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have joined the party of the year at the Tremains Art Deco Weekend held annually in February and all have enjoyed visiting and shopping at the Art Deco Centre in the heart of the city. The heritage integrity of the city has benefited tremendously under the care of the Art Deco Trust with many heritage buildings being saved from demolition or damage resulting from new development. Nothing will prepare you for what Lonely Planet describes as the ‘charismatic’ New Zealand city that ‘can provoke a Great Gatsby swagger in the least romantic soul’. So join us for a cruise as per the advert below. Get on your Gatsby attire and let’s go back in time. Should be fun! The South African

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Not ready to emigrate? We can use the foreign investment route. Please note: this route is applicable for all assets except retirement annuities. You must have a green bar coded South African ID. The foreign investment allowance is R10 million per year.

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Peter Woodberg is the Managing Director of North Shore Immigration Ltd. Peter has a very varied and in depth knowledge of business as well as commercial and residential property. He does all the overseas and brand marketing here at North Shore Immigration as well as job search in the construction industry for our clients. This is a free added service provided by us, to our clients. Peter holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Immigration Law and Practice from Massey University. Peter and his team boast a 99% success rate for our past clients.

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Sergey Gimranov (Licence no: 200902174) is an extremely experienced Immigration Adviser and has been with North Shore Immigration for over 6 years. He holds a Law Degree, has practiced as a lawyer in Russia, and holds a full New Zealand Immigration Adviserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence. Sergey has also completed the Graduate Diploma in Commerce (majoring in Commercial Law) at The University Auckland.out Sergey challenge andand whenever he gets PPI letter from skilled Immigration Newbeing Zealand advertised he uses his legalintraining slowlyofcoming ofloves the arecession there area now more jobs mosttoof overcome the risks of a declined decision.

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