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Issue number 058
August / September 2017
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CONNECTING SOUTH AFRICA AND NEW ZEALAND
Matakana Coast & Country Page 8
Kiwi Fruit Benefits Page 18
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his is the 58th South African magazine published over the past 10 years; of consistent reporting and great advertising by our loyal
supporters. It gets harder and harder finding new advertisers as people assume print media is dead. This is not so, and The South African Magazine is still going strong after all these years. We are read by a niche audience who will definitely use your services because of the affiliations and bonds that expats feel. Recently, I bought meat packs from Fred's Fine Foods in Oteha Valley Road for a birthday party and the delight of the guests with the familiar flavours was remarkable. After all these years in New Zealand, Saffas still enjoy a good braai with mates. This is also the reason why Spur is successful in NZ due to the familiar flavours which are engrained in our taste buds. The magazine gets heaps of exposure on Facebook, SA Going to NZ website and at NSIS, so please support this unique little publication which helps so many integrate into New Zealand’s lifestyle. We are still getting lots of South Africans coming to New Zealand to start a new life and I invite them all to come to the New Arrivals Networking evenings held once a month at SHARE’s offices on the North Shore. We have been running this service for over 18 years now to assist ‘newbies’ to meet other people just like you going through the same stresses of finding jobs, a place to stay and getting the kids settled at school. If you have been to the evening and have a great experience to share, please feel free to attend. It is the election on 23 September. If you are able to vote, please make the effort and do so. It is important we keep the current government in power as most of the other parties want to cut immigration by more than half, which will effect business and the growth of New Zealand. 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
A tribute to Chief Judge Colgan his legacy lives on! Our in-house employment law specialist, Eska Hartdegen, shares some thoughts. he Chief Judge of the Employment Court, Judge Colgan, retired last month after being on the bench for 28 years. The current employment landscape in New Zealand owes much to the Chief Judge’s temperance and his steady and fair hand in deciding cases, and his legacy remains in the many decisions he made while on the bench that stand as precedents.
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Since the introduction of the Employment Relations Act in 2000 and the creation of the Employment Relations Authority, Judge Colgan has been vocal about access to justice in Eska Hartdegen the employment arena, expressing his concern that employees cannot under the current regime afford the costs of taking cases against employers. At his valedictory sitting last month, the Chief Judge again spoke about the problem of access to justice. He also said that he anticipated that in the future there would be an increase in contractors bringing actions to have their status declared as employees. He further talked about the need that International Instruments to which New Zealand is a signatory, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Labour Organisation Conventions, be complied with in employment situations. This was very heartening for me, as it was relevant to two cases in which I represented employees who both had been unsuccessful in their personal grievance claims. The first case brought by a contractor against Visionstream Pty Ltd, a subcontractor to Chorus, resulted in Chorus actually making changes to the way they expected the contractors to work, and quite tellingly no costs were claimed by the company against the employee. This indicated that Chorus’ senior management knew full well that they had been treating contractors like employees and that the claim brought against Chorus had been a valid claim and it should have succeeded.
Export Manager and declaring her Import’s Manager role redundant. She was told that she would become the Sales Support Manager, a position she declined given her career had been in Imports and she was not interested in working in Sales. Eventually, the General Manager fired the applicant and refused to pay her 26 weeks’ redundancy compensation after her nearly ten years’ employment. The applicant’s employment contract contained a provision which provided that: “… you shall not be entitled to redundancy compensation in the event that you are offered reasonable and alternative employment, on substantially the same terms and conditions”. The applicant maintained that the work of the Sales Support Manager role differed substantially from her role and that she was entitled to her redundancy compensation. Hapag Lloyd is a European-based, international company. The company’s Code of Ethics document states that the company complies with all International Instruments. In her claim, the applicant relied on the principle of “the freedom of choice of employment” as contained in Employment Policy 1964, No. 122, which forms part of the ILO Conventions and was ratified by NZ in 2008. This principle is enshrined in numerous other international covenants such as The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights which states under Article 6: “Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right to work, which includes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain his living by work which he freely chooses or accepts, and will take appropriate steps to safeguard this right”. Let us put our trust in the future and hope that the new Chief Judge will pro-actively lead the Court, and that we can look forward to more enlightened decisions recognising international labour standards and rights.
In the second case, Stevens v Hapag Lloyd (NZ ) Ltd, had her Honour Judge Inglis, as she was then, proactively enforced the International Instruments that we are signatories to as highlighted by Judge Colgan, the claim would have succeeded. The applicant was the Imports Manager. Due to a hire freeze, they could not appoint someone new as Sales Support Manager after that employee resigned some six months earlier; thus fewer employees had to do more work, and the managers were doing the hands-on work with their staff, not only their management duties. Senior management decided to restructure the applicant’s department, moving two of her staff to work under the The South African
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Chief Economist, Tony Alexander presents:
'Outlook for the NZ Economy in an Uncertain World' The key messages covered in Tony's presentation were • The NZ growth outlook is very positive, especially in Auckland • Labour shortages will worsen and margin management remain difficult • Borrowing costs look set to rise for the next two to three years.
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Matakana coast and country: weekend wonderland Photo: Garth Falconer
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t’s not that long ago that Matakana was just a bend in the road between Warkworth and Leigh. Now it’s a byword for gourmet food, top-quality wine and art house cinema.
The small town’s proximity to Auckland, enhanced by the opening of the Northern Gateway Toll Road, plus the actions of a forward-thinking developer and a concentration of local producers, have come together to create a weekenders’ paradise loved by Aucklanders and those from further afield. Matakana itself is still a small town, but at weekends it’s a buzz. When there’s more Audis than utes, more poodles than sheep dogs and the Four Square superette stocks freeze-dried raspberry powder, you know you’re not in your average country town. Come early if you want to get a decent parking to browse at the Saturday Farmers’ Market or at the boutiques in the Matakana Village development, and be sure to have an organic ice cream. Back in the days before it became a shopping destination, the attraction to Matakana lay under the earth. The area’s rich clay was used for brick-making from the 1860s, and over the river from the township, potter Ant Morris set up shop a hundred years later, establishing the now iconic Morris & James pottery. In the 1980s and '90s, with New Zealand’s swing to viticulture, it became wine country. Many producers focused on red varieties such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon, which thrive on the clay slopes, but now it’s also known for its whites as well. There’s a touch of Tuscany here as the buildings of the wineries come into view on the sunny slopes, with olive plantations adding to the effect. Harbours and islands While Matakana is now the go-to town8
ship, Warkworth, at the head of navigation of the Mahurangi Harbour, also has a long history. Today it’s a thriving country service town and some-time TV star (as the setting of The Brokenwood Mysteries). The Mahurangi is a long and sinuous waterway, wending its way inland through mangroves and mud banks. Its rich resources were prized — and fought over — by Maori, then caught the eye of European sailors well before the Treaty of Waitangi. The kauri which lined its banks became spars for naval, whaling and trading ships, and boat building was one of its early industries. Now wineries and oyster farms have taken over. Running roughly north-south, the river splits the area in two: Mahurangi West, where there is a large regional park, and Mahurangi East. Here a string of holiday settlements peters out into farmland and another two parks: the historic Scandrett, farmed by one family for 140 years, and Mahurangi East, accessed from Scotts Landing. You can also still go camping true Kiwi-style at Martins Bay, looking out onto the northern Hauraki Gulf. The large, sheltered bay created by Mahurangi East, the Takatu Peninsula and Kawau Island is ideal for boating, and in summer Kawau’s Bon Accord is white with anchored cruisers. The scrubby-wooded Kawau was home to one of New Zealand’s early governors, George Grey, who saw fit to populate it with his own private zoo of zebras, monkeys, wallabies and exotic birds. All that remains now are some of the magnificent exotic trees Grey planted. His home, universally known as Mansion House, is now restored as a museum, and
curious (and hungry) peacocks roam the lawns. At night the house is illuminated, a ghostly floating manor reflected in dark water. Holiday haven While the white-sand beach at Omaha, north of Matakana, has become built up with Auckland-style holiday homes (the word ‘bach’ is hardly appropriate for these luxury retreats), Anchor Bay at the end of the Tawharanui Peninsula, looking out to Little Barrier Island, is part of another regional park — and is perhaps one the best beaches in the wider Auckland region. The sand is so fine it squeaks beneath your feet, the water so clear you can see fish swimming in the waves as the surf rolls in, and now the park is an open sanctuary you have the chance of coming face-to-face with one of its resident takahe. While the Matakana region might be full of cafés, winery restaurants and gourmet offerings, you can’t get fish any fresher than from Leigh. If you’d rather eyeball the fish than eat it, over the hill is New Zealand’s first marine reserve, at Goat Island. Snorkel or scuba-dive to get close to schools of snapper or if you don’t want to get wet peer into the water on the glass-bottomed boat tour. There’s also the excellent Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre, run by marine biologists from the University of Auckland. Wind your way a little further north and you hit Pakiri, a 14km, largely undeveloped strip of white sand stretching all the way to Te Arai Point and on to Mangawhai Heads — they dredge sand from here to fix up the beaches in Auckland. Wild and untamed, it’s an antidote to the buzz of the holiday settlements further south. http://www.aa.co.nz/travel The South African
Cat Stevens in SA for his first solo tour… And then on to NZ!
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ritish singer/song-writing legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Yusuf / Cat Stevens will tour South Africa for the first time in November. And then on to New Zealand in December with two shows in Auckland, one each in New Plymouth and Christchurch. The Peace Train Tour commemorates the 50th anniversary of his first major hit single and debut album Matthew & Son released in 1967. This 50th Anniversary Tour offers local fans an unmissable concert in three major cities, where Yusuf /Cat Stevens will sing his hits Wild World, Moonshadow, Father and Son and Peace Train and the much-loved Morning Has Broken, as well as songs from his new album. Cat Stevens Throughout his five-decade career, Yusuf / Cat Stevens remains a popular artist amongst South Africans. His long-time association with this country began in the early 70s. The global hit, Can’t Keep It In held the number one spot on the South African national hit parade for six weeks in 1972. In 2001/2 Yusuf/Cat Stevens added African harmonies and traditional sounds to two of his major hits, Wild World (Bana, Bana) and Peace Train which he recorded with a local choir, the Incwenga Voices.
Having first found fame as a teenager in 1960s England, Cat Stevens grew from being a teen idol into becoming one of the most influential singersongwriters of all time. In addition to his vast musical achievements, his lifelong spiritual quest and search for meaning has added intrigue and depth to a ground-breaking career.
Woman, Where Do the Children Play? and Father and Son. It was Teaser and the Firecat in 1971 that made him a megastar, with songs like Morning Has Broken, Peace Train and Moonshadow - spending fifteen weeks at the top of the Australian charts, becoming the biggest-selling album of the country in 1972. In 1975 Cat experienced another momentous and life-changing event after nearly drowning in the Pacific Ocean. Following this he dedicated himself to the Divine path, leaving music he concentrated on the education and humanitarian relief. The tragic events of 9/11 motivated Yusuf to, once again, take to the global stage. He spoke out in the media against the atrocities, against fanaticism and war, and called for peace and unity. In 2006 Yusuf returned to mainstream music with the album An Other Cup, which was followed in 2009 by Roadsinger. 2014 was another monumental year for Yusuf, as he released his fourteenth studio album Tell ‘Em I’m Gone and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is currently working on a children’s animation series and writing his autobiography, which is expected to surface next year. m.channel24.co.za
Cat achieved early success in the mid-60s with Matthew and Son, Here Comes My Baby and The First Cut Is the Deepest. In 1968 the heavy workload of non-stop appearances and touring, the excesses of a pop-star lifestyle took its toll and Cat contracted TB. He was hospitalised for several months and began a significant process of inner reflection and meditation. During this time Stevens began to question aspects of his life and spirituality and underwent a profound musical transformation. From 1970 to 1978 he recorded and released the albums that would establish him as a leading singer-songwriter of his generation. His album, Tea for the Tillerman, from 1970, went multi-platinum in the US and Australia with such songs as Wild World, Hard Headed
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This encouraged her to write and illustrate her own books, and Linda’s ‘Molly’s Christmas Surprise’ was born and will be out in time for Christmas. Her other book is a craft book making ethnic masks and colouring them in. Another idea, which she pitched for with the same publishing company, is a paper doll book, together with a board game. This was accepted and will also be out for Christmas. Not one to rest on her laurels, Linda then wrote and illustrated ‘Mina on the Moon’, about a little black cat, which is in print and on sale on Amazon too. Linda has many more books in her. She started another one just last week with a South African avour and we can’t wait to get our hands on it. To contact Linda, her email is jlindap@yahoo.com.
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Teenage and young adults heavy and painful menstruation By Dr Stephen Kruger
n everyday practice I see many young women desperately trying to deal with debilitating heavy and painful periods. Often, they come and see me with their mums who unsurprisingly have had the same issues.
to back fashion allowing three to four periods a year. This is almost always achieved with few side effects.
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Periods generally start somewhere between the ages of 11 and 15. Initially they may be irregular light or heavy often not too painful. But as the ‘menstrual clock’ switches on Photo: Obra Shalom Campo Grande things can change. They can become heavy and extremely painful. Social activities are arranged around periods and accidents may happen. Often large blood clots are passed and she may feel faint or in fact pass out. Lower abdominal cramping down her legs and referred to the lower back may also accompany the bleeding especially if there are clots. Sanitary protection may have to be changed at night and she may bleed through a pad and tampon. This pattern may be familiar to a lot of our readers. The young woman soon becomes low on iron, and anaemic. The symptoms of anaemia are tiredness, exhaustion, shortness of breath and lethargy. School work and sporting activities suffer and life is miserable. Medical help should be sought long before the anaemia sets in. Your doctor should take a full and detailed history including questions about duration of bleeding, volume of bleeding, frequency of periods and frequency of pad changes. Is there bleeding after intercourse (if they are sexually active), intermenstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure and a detailed history of the pain. Examination is important but if she has never been sexually active, then obviously not. Investigations should include a full blood count, an iron test and a pelvic ultrasound. We would be looking for any structural causes for the bleeding as well as a low iron and anaemia. It is important to understand that in the clear majority of young women no obvious cause for the pain and heavy bleeding can be found. It is also important to understand that in the older woman a different approach may be needed. If something abnormal is found on ultrasound then one can address that. If the scan is normal then hormonal treatment, pain management and iron supplementation is the way to go. The gold standard is the combined oral contraceptive pill. The aim here is to achieve a regular 28-day cycle with 3 to 5 days of pain-free light bleeding. It can also be taken in a back The South African
a newer device is the progesterone IUCD such as a Mirena or Jaydess. The downside is that it needs to be fitted and is a foreign body. However, the benefits are huge. In 90plus % of users there is a significant reduction in menstrual flow and pain. In a number of women, periods will safely go away altogether giving unbelievable relief of symptoms. Pain management includes paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications should also be considered. The take home message is that if your periods are heavy, painful and you are struggling, seek medical help. Life can be a whole lot better with safe and effective treatment.
Dr Stephen Kruger AFRIKAANS & ENGLISH SPEAKING 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
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New to New Zealand Peter Woodberg, Melanie Jones, Rakesh Lutchman and Russel Whitlock.
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 on 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!
Butch Mawdsley , Alan Brown and Neil Clarke (SHARE).
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How much do I need to retire in comfort? Retirement savings? For many of us the response is: ‘Please don’t make me think about it’. Let’s take five to brave the storm and have a think about how much you will need to have a comfortable retirement.
Where will the money come from? Baseline: NZ Super Currently, New Zealand Superannuation pays a smidge over $20,000 a year to individuals ($374 a week) and $30,780 a year to couples ($576 a week). It’s possible to live on this amount, particularly for those who own their own homes, but “it doesn’t give you a great lifestyle and there are too many people who think ‘I’ve got NZ Super, I’ll be right’,” says Dr Claire Matthews, author of the Fin-Ed Centre’s Retirement Expenditure Guidelines. This report shows what Photo: TaxCredits.net Kiwi retirees are currently spending in their retirement and exactly what they’re spending it on. For almost every type of New Zealand household and level of expenditure surveyed, there is a gap between expenditure by people aged 65+ and the income provided by New Zealand Superannuation. It can be concluded that most New Zealanders will need to save through their working lives if they aspire to a better standard of living in retirement than NZ Superannuation alone can support. For a comparison, two levels of expenditure have been included in the guidelines. The No Frills budget, at around $455 per week for individuals and $650 for couples, reflects a basic standard of living that includes few, if any, luxuries. The Choices budget, at around $770 per week for individuals and $1050 for couples represents a more comfortable standard of living, which includes some luxuries or treats. So, how much savings do you need? Top up your NZ Super for a ‘no frills’ lifestyle A ‘no frills’ lifestyle means around an extra $80 a week to spend for one person, and the same for a couple. This simple lifestyle will require additional savings of between $50,000 and $70,000.
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Save more for a ‘choices’ lifestyle The ‘choices’ lifestyle allows you to put a sirloin steak in the supermarket trolley, take an occasional holiday, and spend more on heating your house. Individuals will need about $400 more a week that NZ Super provides, with couples needing around $475 a week more. For a comfortable lifestyle with holidays and steak dinners, a single person needs around $300,000 in savings on retirement in addition to NZ Superannuation and a couple will need a bit more, up to $400,000. If you want a luxury lifestyle with overseas holidays, you’ll need even more saved up before retirement. Are you on track? KiwiSaver: anything is better than nothing On the plus side, younger retirees will hopefully benefit somewhat from KiwiSaver, compared to the people in the study who have little, if anything, in the scheme. “KiwiSaver does make me feel better, apart from the large number of New Zealanders who have taken a contribution holiday,” says Matthews. “A lot of average salary earning Kiwis think, ‘I can’t afford this’, when really, they can’t afford not to do this.” Will most salary earners be okay if they’re putting in their regular 3% contributions? Matthews says she wouldn’t guarantee it: “I’d like to see people putting in a bit more than 3%. But even with 3% they’ll be a lot better off than if they’re putting in nothing. If you’re in the position of being able to contribute regularly to KiwiSaver, work out your projected lump sum on a KiwiSaver calculator, put the answer into the Sorted retirement calculator, and work out what you’ll likely have by the time you retire. Is there a scary-looking shortfall? Don’t panic yet – a little put away now can add up to a lot over time. If she could give New Zealanders one piece of advice about retirement savings, says Matthews, it’s this: “the earlier you start, the easier it is.” Talk to your SHARE adviser today for help with your retirement savings plan. https:/www.westpac.co.nz/rednews/business/how-much-do-i-need-toretire-in-comfort/ Disclaimer: Information provided as a ‘class’ advice by Neil Clarke AFA (FSP10261) – 09 915 0100 – www.sharenz.com
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New Zealand fishermen prepare to take on the world wo Auckland anglers are spearheading New Zealand's involvement in the world's largest carp fishing competition. Marius Koekemoer and Gareth Edwards will compete in the World Carp Classic in France from 8 to 16 September.
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It is the first time a New Zealand team has entered the event, which has run for 19 years. They were initially invited to the world competition five years ago but were unable to fund the trip. Ninety-five teams from around the world signed up for the 2017 edition of the televised competition. The winner is decided by the combined weight of the team's three biggest fish. A combined weight of more than 50 kilograms is likely to get a team into the top five. The teams compete over five days of ‘non-stop’ fishing at the Lac De Madine. Certain parts of the large lake are opened to fishing especially for the world competition. Teams from Europe dominate the participants list, including the defending champions, Karel Nikl, Jan Dadak and Jakub Kumsta from the Czech Republic. Carp fishing is big business in Europe and the North Shore fishing buddies want to raise the profile of freshwater fishing in New Zealand. If they win any of the prize money in France they want to reinvest that into the local fishing community. "There are so many waterways in New Zealand, getting the attention back on fishing would be amazing for the youth," says Koekemoer.
Left to right Gareth Edwards on Marius Koekemoer
Koekemoer and Edwards' favourite fishing spot is the Waikato River, where the carp are bigger, but they think Kiwis could make better use of the many freshwater lakes around the country. Fishing in France against a number of entrants who are professional carp anglers, Koekemoer and Edwards realise they will be the underdogs but they are not intimidated and are prepared for the challenge. The pair’s research consists of watching online videos for tips and tricks on what their fellow competitors might be up to and what bait works best. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times
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Five of the best fishing spots in Auckland Photo: Magnus Manske
ountry music crooner Slim Dusty said "a bad day's fishing beats a good day's work every time". It's an old adage that's been printed on novelty T-shirts and bumper stickers and endorsed by many Aucklanders who love nothing more than getting out by the water. The city offers up some great spots to cast a line out and no shortage of places where you can catch your fair share of decent fish.
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5. OLD MANGERE BRIDGE You won't be lonely at the Old Mangere Bridge. Fishermen, women and kids can be found here pretty much any day of the year. They wouldn't come for nothing, would they? http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/88152972/
1. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE Urban fishing at its best, probably. It's surprisingly peaceful under the bridge, along the promenade of Curran Street with views across the harbour to Watchman Island and the Chelsea Sugar refinery. If the fish are biting you're likely to land a snapper. If they're not, there's always plenty of boat and bungy action to keep you entertained.
2. RANGITOTO ISLAND If you have a vessel (or can sweet talk someone into lending you one), the waters around Rangitoto are your oyster. Fish love the plentiful rocky reefs near the island. Keep an eye on the birds out there - if they seem keen on a particular spot, it's likely you should hone in on it too.
3. ARMY BAY, WHANGAPARAOA PENINSULA A kayak is key at this sandy bay in the North - you need to get off the shore and over to Wellington Rock or the Tiri Channel edge. Run-loving species like kingfish enjoy the channel's currents, while lazier fish appreciate the shelter of the rock.
4. CORNWALLIS WHARF, MANUKAU HARBOUR This picture perfect wharf stretches from the lush Waitakere Ranges 200 metres out into the Manukau Harbour. Popular with live baiters and, in fact, anyone who knows it exists, it pays to arrive early if you want to reel in one of the kingfish rumoured to hang around during summer.They say fishing at the change of light usually gets the best results - and Cornwallis delivers the prettiest skies then, too. The South African
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Housing for the poor and homeless By Peter Woodberg
ew Zealand, just like many other OEDC countries, is suffering from increasing homelessness and less housing for both the poor and the homeless. This is not only happening in New Zealand but is a world-wide problem. San Francisco has such a large homeless problem that people are living in the heart of the city, where the famous tram runs up and down the hills. So what is happening and why is this a problem? Moving the homeless elsewhere does not solve the problem as they come back to beg, receiving money and, for some, begging becomes a job.
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I am a staunch National Party supporter and believe that countries should be run by businessmen, not politicians. John Key, now Sir John Key, lead New Zealand through the global crises and to the prosperity we have experienced over the last 9 years, to being one of the very few countries in the world to have a budget surplus. Bill English has similar credentials with a very tight fiscal policy. Although he does not have John Key’s charisma, he is still a very wise, experienced politician. So what has National not done well over the last nine years? Trying to find a solution for the poor and the homeless. Why are people homeless, living in cars and on the street in New Zealand? Let’s look at the some of the reasons. 1) Bad luck - when you lose your job and cannot get another one, business bankruptcy, bad investments.
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2) Marriage break-ups - both parties suffer and worse, the kids suffer, not enough money in the house, living on one salary. 3) Gambling addiction - have a look at any of the gambling operations and you will see some of the people than can ill-afford it. 4) Drug dependence and alcohol - some kids go to school without lunch and no shoes but the family smoke and drink alcohol. 5) Mental problems - very sad, but where are the families and why aren’t they caring for them? 6) People who do not know how to budget. There is no silver bullet to any of these problems, often selfinflicted, and it happens all over the world and getting worse. Some blame the rich or the government.
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1) Build cheap houses now! Factory built prefab houses on State or Maori land costing $40,000 to $80,000 per house. Not a permanent solution but can help people having a roof over their head until they are back on their feet and get a bigger more permanent house later. 2) Convert containers into short term homes in a container park for the homeless, until such time they are housed in permanent homes or in a faculty that looks after mentally challenged people. 3) Caravan Parks like the USA, in rural settings, with a free bus service to get to and from work in the city. Not ideal as it can become a permanent development like what’s happened in the USA. Once again, this is a temporary solution until the number of state houses are built and available. Not in 10 years’ time. 4) Tent Cities, like they have now, all over the World for refugees. This is not ideal but, once again, short term rather than living on the street with no ablutions for a shower, to cook food, etc. 5) The suggestion that I have been banging on about for some time now, is for good beneficiary tenants to buy their own home on a “rent to buy scheme” where the government guarantees the mortgage. 6) I believe there are thousands of vacant state houses in the smaller towns in New Zealand. Some people need to be forced to go to these vacant houses or face the consequences.
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urban born actress, Kajal Bagwandeen (33), is really taking South Africa by storm, with her string of career successes and business acumen. Bagwandeen, who comes from an entrepreneurial family, achieved a degree in accounting to pursue business, in spite of her overwhelming passion for the arts. Despite having an internship for her trade, she auditioned for and received the leading role in Bombay Crush (2005).
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The bombshell actress delivered an unbelievable performance, which then opened multiple doors since, on the national broadcast scene and other stage plays. In her latest movie, 3 Days To Go, the beauty plays a married woman named Amy, who ran away at a young age, marrying a man 10 years older. Now years later, he wants to leave her for a younger woman. The movie centres around a tumultuous family of four siblings, who come together for their parents 45th wedding anniversary. Days before the event, their father unexpectedly dies, leaving the family in further turmoil. The shocking revelation of each character’s true nature is exposed, in the riveting drama comedy. Amy too, tries to hide her pain from her family and the fact that her marriage is falling apart. Bagwandeen also stars alongside other South African celebrities like Leeanda Reddy (Janet) and Jailoshni Naidoo (Melissa) in the movie. “In Amy’s case, I am sure she loved her husband, but at some point, things changed… Amy has a redeeming moment in the movie and audiences watching this, who are going through the same things, will want to do something about their own situation,” she said.
Teaming up with award winning director, Bianca Isaac on the set of 3 Days To Go, Bagwandeen worked her magic both on and off screen. She said that producing projects has been a “longtime decision, because you have to think long term. There are limited roles for Indian actresses and there is a need for diversity and skills in the industry,” she said. She recently finished filming a Television series with comedian Russel Peters in Cape Town, called Indian Detective. Episodes will release later this year. Her appearance in a short film called Shadow, by award winning director, Dayakar Padayachee, will also open at the Durban Gay and Lesbian Film festival, August 26. When the actress is not working hard at her business or her love of the arts, she loves blogging about healthy food and travel. She is passionate about animal rights and makes time to volunteer, raising awareness about women’s rights and other causes. “I am fortunate to have the opportunities I have in life and work. I am really blessed and I feel it is important to give back to the community,” said the philanthropist.
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Kiwi Fruit Benefits K iwi is no ordinary fruit, both in terms of the way it looks as well as its nutritional content. The vibrant green slices specked with little black seeds have always worked wonders in sprucing up desserts and fruit bowls. It is a sight for the eyes and the refreshing flavour makes it a favoured choice among fruits.
The Nutritional Side to Kiwis While we credit apple as the miracle fruit, kiwi too is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals and works in many ways to give you a nutritional boost. Here are some pointers –
High Source of Vitamin C If you thought that lemons and oranges were the highest sources of Vitamin C, then think again! According to the nutritional break-up of kiwi fruit, per 100 grams contain 154 percentage of Vitamin C, which is almost twice that
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Sleep Inducer Having trouble sleeping? According to a research done by Taipei Medical University, “Numerous studies have revealed that kiwi fruit contains many medicinally useful compounds, among which antioxidants and serotonin may be beneficial in the treatment of sleep disorders.” It is said that having two kiwi fruits one hour before bedtime can help immensely in inducing sleep.
Good Source of Dietary Fibre This exotic fruit is loaded with dietary fibre, which helps in the prevention of numerous diseases. According to a study done by the University of Leeds, “Increasing consumption of fibre-rich foods can lower risks of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD).” According to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, high fibre foods keep one full for longer and control metabolic markers like blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. It also facilities weight loss and is often recommended to diabetics.
Powerhouse of Vitamins and Minerals Kiwi fruit is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, B6, B12, E, and potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium. These contribute collectively to the proper functioning of the body such as blood circulation through the vessels, fight stress, iron absorption for healthy bones and teeth, good vision, etc. The high levels of potassium, 312 mg per 100 grams, help in maintaining blood pressure whereas magnesium helps in the nerve and muscle functions.
Beautiful Skin Kiwi is alkaline in nature, which means it helps in countering the effects of acidic foods that we quite often consume. A healthy body is one which has a good pH balance, which helps in keeping you active, full of energy, and with a youthful skin. The vitamins prevent in kiwi (C and E) are said to be great for the skin as they act as antioxidant, preventing skin degradation. Take a few slices and apply them on your skin for good results. In addition to the above mentioned qualities, kiwi fruits contain omega 3 fatty acids, carotenoids, polyphenols, and promotes heart health. http://food.ndtv.com/
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PROPERTY CORNER This regular feature is written by Richard Pearce of Barfoot & Thompson, Residential. In this issue Richard presents a:
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Long term interest rates and returns
I attended a very informative talk by Craig Alexander, Head of Funds Management at Forsyth Barr on 6 July – and thanks to Dirk Mostert for the invitation. The topic was “Investing for Income in a Low Interest Rate Environment”. The chart below stood out for me because of the period that it covered – 1820 to current – because of it’s visual clarity - and because of the conclusions that one could draw from it. The chart shows that Long Term Interest Rates were around 5% from 1820 to 1960, peaked at around 15% in the mid 1970’s and
early 1980’s, and returned to the 5% level from about 2008, and are currently well below this. From my readings, many or most commentators expect the current low levels of long-term interest rates to continue. In my view, this has implications for investors in bank deposits, bonds and other fixed interest investments, as well as for property investors, and expecting returns above 5% is probably not realistic on a long-term basis. Regards to all from Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape.
Long-term interest rate profile
In the long arc of history, high interest rates from 1970 to 2007 look like the aberration, not the norm Source: Bank of England & US Federal Reserve 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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Rhino horn auction
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he auction is to go ahead in South Africa after court lifts the ban on sales. Breeder John Hume is to take advantage of court ruling lift ban on domestic trade to sell horns trimmed from the 1,500 rhinos on his ranch. Hume is planning an online auction of rhino horns to capitalise on a court ruling that opened the way to domestic trade despite an international ban imposed to curb poaching. The sale will be held in August and will be used to “further fund the breeding and protection of rhinos”, according to an auction website. Hume has more than 1,500 rhinos on his ranch and spends over $170,000 a month on security for the animals, in addition to veterinary costs, salaries and other expenses, the auction website said. “Each rhino’s horn is safely and regularly trimmed by a veterinarian and capture team to prevent poachers from harming them,” it said, adding that Hume has a stockpile of more than six
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tonnes of rhino horns. TimesLIVE, a South African news website, said Hume plans to sell 500kg (half a tonne) of horns. The auction has been permitted by a ruling from South Africa’s constitutional court in April against a 2009 ban on the domestic trade. An international ban has been in place since 1977. Rhino breeders believe poaching would be undercut by a regulated trade in rhino horns, though critics say such a trade will encourage poaching, which has occurred at record levels in the past decade. Opponents of a legal trade also argue that any exported horns would be hard to monitor and illegally obtained horns would be laundered into the legal market, defying global agreements to protect threatened rhino populations. Hume and other rhino breeders counter that a trade ban has not worked and that alternative policies, including a legal market, should be pursued. The South African government has drawn up draft regulations for a domestic trade and limited export of rhino horns since the constitutional court ruling. Those guidelines would allow a foreigner with permits to export “for personal purposes” a maximum of two rhino horns. Poachers killed 1,054 rhinos in South Africa last year, a 10% drop from 2015, according to the government. By some estimates, South Africa has nearly 20,000 rhinos, representing 80% of Africa’s population. Some consumers of rhino horns believe they can cure illnesses if ingested in powder form, although there is no evidence that the horns, made of the same substance as human fingernails, have any medicinal value. Rhino horns are also seen by some buyers as a symbol of status and wealth. https://www.theguardian.com/environment
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Essential Skills Work Visa changes T
he Government has made decisions on proposals announced in April to change the settings for temporary migrant workers under the Essential Skills policy.
The changes will support already announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) residence policy and strike the right balance between ensuring New Zealanders are at the front of the queue for jobs and preserving access to the temporary migrant labour necessary for New Zealand’s continued economic growth.
The changes follow a consultation exercise and include: • The introduction of remuneration bands to assess the skill level of roles offered to Essential Skills visa applicants. • The introduction of a maximum duration of three years for lowerskilled Essential Skills visa holders, after which they will need to spend 12 months outside New Zealand before they can be granted an Essential Skills visa to work in another lower-skilled role, and • Requiring the partners and children of lower-skilled Essential Skills visa holders to meet the requirements for a visa in their own right (they will still have access to short-term visitor visas). The changes are designed to continue to enable employers to employ temporary migrant workers where there are genuine shortages while ensuring that lower-skilled migrants are clear about their future prospects in New Zealand. The changes will be introduced on 28 August this year, at the same time as the changes to the SMC. Detailed information about the application of these policy changes will be available within the next fortnight. That information will be published on the INZ website and will include how the remuneration threshold will be calculated, implications for family members of workers in lower-skilled roles, and how the stand-down period will be applied.
Succeeding in Job Interviews Successful migration usually isn’t just about the experience of the principal skilled migrant. The experiences of the migrant’s immediate family – the partner and children – are just as crucial. If they are unhappy, it is unlikely that the move will last. One of the difficulties the partner may face is in finding employment that fits their skills and aspirations. This is why Immigration NZ has developed the interactive ‘Succeeding in job interviews’ guide, which is hosted on the New Zealand Now website. The guide introduces migrants to behavioural interviews – the style of interview used by many New Zealand employers. The guide takes people through the format of a behavioural interview and how best to frame responses to the sorts of questions that are likely to be asked. Anecdotally, even many non-migrants have found it useful. New Zealand Now has also gained a cost-of-living tool that lets would-be migrants consider whether New Zealand is right for them and, if so, which region will suit them best. www.immigration.govt.nz
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Vietnam – A land of great variety! By Janine Tuzza
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riends of mine, Elaine and Sean Joseph, travelled to Vietnam and returned via Hong Kong a month ago. Below highlights of their trip and some tips when travelling to Vietnam, starting with their flight aboard the Dreamliner Air NZ to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Comfortable and spacious, they said. Go our national carrier! Food: Vietnam has always been a hot spot for holidays, from the Japanese, the Chinese, the French and the Americans, so variety is paramount. The Sheraton in Ho Chi Minh City serves a European continental breakfast. Frogs are served for breakfast in a hotel in Cai Be. Japanese was the food of choice on their second night and I am sure a hot dog or hamburger was not far out of reach. Tours: In discussion with Elaine it came across over and over again that Vietnam is not a place to do your own thing especially if you want to see the real Vietnam. Firstly,
it’s vast and getting to places is not easy. Secondly, there’s the language barrier. A half day city tour is a must – with a bit of walking and then a cab ride to see the layout of the land! A good way to get your bearings and usually done on your first day. Two day/1 night Mekong Heritage tour - A pick up from the hotel to board a Sampan, a flat bottomed wooden boat. The Sampan took our happy travellers into one of the tributaries to a local area where they stopped off to see how coconut candy was made, and the making of bricks the old fashioned way. Their stop for lunch was on an island in the middle of the river which you would never have found on your own. No menu – you just eat what you get! (Sounds a bit like our childhood). After lunch, you’re taken to the river-land mixed town called Cai Be where you stay in a French Colonial Building, alongside
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the locals. In the courtyard they set up tables for dinner and breakfast (frogs) and next to this the eight generation family live. You can learn to cook from the owners as well. Half day Cuchi Tunnels – they are small as! Not a place to get stuck. Elaine was quite taken aback at the violence of the wars and this is depicted very vividly. If you are into ammo a good opportunity to take an old rifle and do some shooting. Motorbikes – they sound like mosquitoes and the noise is consistent. There are 7 million motorbikes registered in Vietnam. If you want to cross a road, just walk. The bikers will zig-zag passed you as stopping midway will cause an accident. Sum Up: Asia is a good place to get the best out of your money. Water: Don’t drink tap water, not even to clean your teeth. Always bottled water or ensure it is boiled.
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