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OUR HOMES TODAY $1m-plus homes are on the increase
The number of properties sold around the country for $1 million or more during 2019 increased by 1% with 10,869 milliondollar plus properties sold (up from 10,761 in 2018).
But it still hasn’t surpassed the 2016 record when 11,661 million-dollar plus properties were sold, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) Million Dollar Price Report.
Looking at New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number of milliondollar plus properties sold increased significantly by 17.4 per cent (3211 up from 2736 – an additional 475 properties).
In Auckland the number of milliondollar properties sold during 2019 fell by -4.6 per cent when compared to the previous year (7658 down from 8025) - the lowest number of milliondollar-plus properties sold in Auckland since 2014.
Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “2019 is the third consecutive year that Auckland has seen a year-on-year decrease in $1m-plus properties sold, dropping each year from its peak in 2016 with 9,634 properties sold for $1m-plus.
“However, outside of Auckland it’s a different story, as we’ve seen a 17.4 per cent increase in $1m-plus property sales. This is a result of demand exceeding supply in many parts of the country and shows the effect that the shortage of housing stock is having on house prices,” says Norwell.
“There has been a significant increase in the number of properties sold at the top end of the market, with a 26.8 per cent increase in $3m-plus property sales and a 50 per cent increase in $3m-plus property sales outside of Auckland.
“While the Auckland market may have cooled in the first nine months of 2019, the final quarter of the year showed signs of house prices picking up, so it will be interesting to see how that plays out in terms of the number of $1m-plus house sales in 2020.” Regional breakdown
The region with the biggest percentage increase in number of prop
erties sold for one million dollars or more was Gisborne, with a 133.3 per cent increase from 2018 (14 properties up from 6 – an additional 8 properties). However, these numbers do appear more inflated due to the small sample sizes.
And 11 out of 15 regions saw yearon-year increases in the number of properties sold for $1m or more in 2019 – with all 11 reaching new record highs. Taranaki, Marlborough, Auckland and Northland were the only exceptions, with year-on-year decreases.
When looking at the number of properties sold for $3m or more in 2019, Wellington saw the largest percentage increase, growing from 6 properties in 2018 to 13 properties in 2019 (a 116.7 per cent increase yearon-year).
Other regions that saw an increase in the $3m-plus category were:
In addition to these regions, Gisborne saw two properties sold for $3m-plus during 2019, the first time the region has had a property sale within this category.
Auckland not only decreased in the number of sales in the $1m-plus category, as it also showed a 12.9 per cent decrease year-on-year in the number of $3m-plus properties sold in 2019 (from 371 to 323 properties – 48 fewer properties). There was also a -10.6 per cent decrease year-on-year in $5m-plus properties sold in Auckland in 2019 (from 66 to 59 properties – 7 fewer properties).
“There are a number of factors behind the rise in the number of million-dollar plus properties sold including demand versus supply, increased regional investment, increased consumer confidence levels, a strong agricultural sector, good employment levels and an overall good economy. Additionally, we’ve seen more first time buyers in the market who tend to be purchasing at the lower end of the market, which then lifts the overall market up,” says Norwell.
“While it’s still very early days, going forward we expect that the first half of 2020 will continue in a similar pattern unless some of the underlying fundamentals start to shift.”
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11 out of 15 regions saw year-on-year increases in the number of properties sold for $1m or more in 2019 – with all 11 reaching new record highs. Taranaki, Marlborough, Auckland and Northland were the only exceptions, with year-onyear decreases.
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Auckland’s cultural arena includes at least one show that’s likely to grab some attention this summer – a striking collection of monochrome prints of the Maasai people by award-winning photographer Ilan Wittenberg, on show at Malcolm Smith Gallery, Uxbridge Arts from February 28 - April 24.
From here to Africa is a collection of captivating portraits of the Maasai people from Tanzania.
“I found myself deeply inspired upon meeting the Maasai tribe and realised the opportunity to document their unique culture which is being eroded by Western influence and modern technology,” said Wittenberg.
The collection is presented in a film-noir monochrome. “I wanted viewers to focus on the humanity aspect of each portrait: expressions and body language, shapes and forms. I eliminated distracting colours to ensure that viewers focus on the people within the photos and make emotional connections with these individuals,” said Wittenberg.
“My goal is to provoke your imagination regarding the traditions of the Maasai people and the stories behind their portraits.”
In sharing this portfolio, Wittenberg encourages viewers to show tolerance, to accept all people and to recognise the value of cultural diversity.
From here to Africa was also selected as a featured exhibition at the 2020 Head On photo festival in Sydney.
The show will run from February 28 to April 24 at Uxbridge Arts and Culture, Howick.
Opening Event: Friday, February 28 at 7:30pm with keynote speaker Sir Bob Harvey.
Artist Talk: Saturday, March 7 at 11am. ➤ Malcolm Smith Gallery, Uxbridge Arts and Culture, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Friday-Monday 10am-4pm, TuesdayThursday 10am-9pm. Admission is free
As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series by Alan La Roche giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be. The countdown began at the 170th in 2017
The first cars arrived in New Zealand in 1898 and regulations were quickly published.
The car had to have lights for use after dark. Generally, they were candles in a glass carriage lamp. They must travel no faster than 20 km/h (12 miles per hour).
One of the first in Auckland had a horse tied to the back of his car to tow the car home if it broke-down. Early cars were very noisy, sometimes causing horses to bolt.
Dr Lowe, first Chairman of the Automobile Association in 1902, had a single cylinder petrol engine with no gears, windscreen or mudguards and steered with a tiller. It sounded like the old “puffing-billy” trains. Going downhill his car could reach 25 to 30 miles per hour, but crawled going uphill.
The AA’s first outing was to Howick in 1902 when three cars completed the excursion. In May 1903 there were 5300 members of AA and six cars ran from Symonds Street to Howick. The very bumpy roads were of shell, probably from Eastern Beach, on a clay base creating clouds of dust when it was dry. Howick had no cafes but there was the large, wooden Marine Hotel for teas and sustenance. Howick was a popular destination for the Auckland Automobile Association runs.
Ignition troubles were a challenge. When you hand cranked your car, great strength was required, resulting in a few broken arms. Tyres were repaired by the roadside. All cars had a bell to warn pedestrians as you approached.
Howick was a popular destination for the Auckland Automobile Association runs. In 1914 they had lunch and afternoon tea at Dr Marchesini’s Mellon’s Bay home before returning to Auckland via East Tamaki and Flat Bush. The Italian, Dr Marchesini is said to have helped German Count Felix Von Luckner, a prisoner of war, escape from Motuihe Island in 1917 during World War I.
In 1925 driver’s licenses were issued by local bodies rather than the Automobile Association replacing the Certificate of Competency.
The cost of a car in 1903 was twice the average annual wage so only the wealthy could afford a vehicle. Auckland agents sold motor bicycles, petrol and steam cars. Petrol was sold in 4-gallon cans. By 1925, 20,000 cars were imported into New Zealand, mainly from America.
In 1936 the AA was putting up signs to minimise accidents such as “do not overtake on bends” and “keep to the left”.
The first car in Pakuranga was built by George Udy, a mechanical genius who built a motorbuggy in the early 1900s.
Other farmers had to move horses well away from the road if they thought George might be coming as it was very noisy. The first Howick Motor Bus Company on their first run to Howick (under an hour from Auckland) on June 2, 1904 arrived to an excited admiring Howick community where the streets were decorated with flags and evergreens.
Horse buses took two-anda-half hours to reach Auckland. Passengers never knew when they might reach Howick. It was one of New Zealand’s first motor-bus services. But the hard seats, solid rubber-tyres, constant rocking, like sea-travel, the smell of oil and petrol plus getting stuck in the Pakuranga pot-holes meant the company lasted only a year.
Most preferred the quiet gentle rocking of the horse-buses.
By 1925 the Howick hotel was advertising that Howick was only 30 minutes’ drive from Auckland, but that was the good old days.
Alan La Roche, Howick Historian
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Howick Croquet Club has been successful in their grant application with Kiwisport, to help us introduce croquet to the youth in our local area.
Youth Croquet has a huge membership in the South Island and the lower North Island, New Zealand Youth Squad & U21 team are leading the way in Croquet Worldwide. We are doing our best to make that happen in Auckland, starting in Howick area.
Croquet is a sport for all ages which can be played as singles or doubles. There is no age limit and youths often partner with the more experienced older players. Golf Croquet is the most popular version of the sport.
Every September there is a New Zealand Secondary Schools National Championship. This is a doubles tournament with up to 4 qualifying pairs per region.
During March 2020, Howick Croquet Club will be hosting an unsanctioned inter secondary schools tournament to select school teams to enter New Zealand Secondary Schools National Champs in Sept 2020.
Members from Howick Croquet Club met with staff from College Sport in preparation to creating a sanctioned tournament in Auckland during March 2021 so that we can have teams to enter the Championship in September 2021.
Last year, students from Elim College came to Howick Croquet Club during PE classes once a week to learn what fun croquet can be. It’s not just playing the game, it’s all about tactics and strategies as well.
We have also recently been working with Elim Middle School in Golflands, playing croquet on their astroturf. The PE teachers and their classes have been very enthusiastic to learn a different sport. After four “taster” sessions we were able to present the PE teacher with their own set of outdoor/indoor croquet hoops, balls and mallets for playing on their Astroturf. This has all been funded by the grant from Kiwisport. The teacher is now working on bringing the more talented and interested students to the club for coaching on real croquet lawns
There are nine Colleges in our local area and Howick Croquet Club would like to bring croquet to the youth of our area, through their College. We would like to give all of those Colleges their own astroturf set after each College has had four “taster” sessions (like we did with Elim Middle School). This will all be funded by the grant received from Kiwisport. Please email calvert. margery31@gmail. com to find out more or check us out on our facebook page www.facebook.com/ howickcroquetclub/
Howick Croquet Club already has one youth member, Ethan Duan who has been playing croquet since 2016. He has already been selected for the 2020 U21 squad. Howick Croquet Club hosted a Croquet NZ tournament at the beginning of December 2019 with 13 youth entrants who played using the tactics they had learnt during their training. Some of the youth players had handicap changes during the tournament because they won so many of their games.
There is a place in croquet for people who aren’t able to play a contact or team sport. Introducing youth croquet at Howick Croquet Club ADVERTORIAL MP273036A The sport of croquet. MP273513-V2 HOWICK HORNETS MINI/MODS MUSTER DATES – PAPAROA PARK Wednesday 19th Feb 5.30pm Minis 6.30pm Mods Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.45pm Under 15s Thursday 20th Feb 6.00pm Under 13s Saturday 22nd Feb 9.00am Minis 10.30am Mods Sunday 23rd Feb 4.00pm Girls (12s, (Every Sunday) 14s, 16s, 18s) Wednesday 26th Feb 5.30pm Minis 6.30pm Mods Minis (Ages 4-9 yrs) / Mods (Ages 10-12 yrs) * Players in the relevant age group to be under that age prior to 1st January Any questions or for more information please contact our Club Secretary Bex on 021 323 338 or howickhornetssecretary@gmail.com PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE BOYS & GIRLS WELCOMED Sports, Leisure & Fitness Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Beginners classes COMMENCE 2ND MARCH Learn to dance the night away Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango etc – Keep fit, have fun! Glenhouse Hall, Glenside Ave, Pakuranga www.hrdc.co.nz Phone Sheryll 626 6221 Lesley 021 1666 988 Howick Round Dance Club Come join us! DE273672
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Highland Park Scottish Country Dance Club is holding classes for new dancers. Wednesday evenings for 4 weeks commencing Wednesday 26 February at 7.30pm
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MACLEANS COLLEGE
ACCOUNTS CLERK / PAYROLL ASSISTANT Macleans College are seeking an Accounts Clerk/Payroll Assistant to join their small, friendly admin team. The role will be approximately 30 hours per week (negotiable) during school terms.
Previous experience with payroll and administration background is preferable but not essential, as training will be given.
The successful applicant will: • Have the ability to establish positive contacts with all students • Have a helpful and engaging manner when dealing with staff, students and the community (in person or by telephone) • Be able to maintain confidentiality • Have sound common sense • Be a team player • Have a cheerful positive outlook • Be able to work under pressure • Have a high standard of spoken and written English Visit the school website: www.macleans.school.nz/about/careers-at-macleans/vacancies for a link to the job description.
Applications close Friday 28th February 2020 Please send a covering letter and CV to: applications@macleans.school.nz
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Practice Nurse - Part Time Unique opportunity to work within an expanding multi site General Practice enhancing your own career by working within our dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team. Our team comprises of GPs, Nurse Practitioner & Experienced Practice Nurses along with an excellent supportive management and admin team. We are all proud to be innovative in and passionate about delivering quality healthcare.
Our nursing scope is expanding all the time the variety in your day can be huge consisting of assessment, triage, chronic disease and lifestyle care, liquid nitrogen therapy, vaccinations, wound care, IV therapy, spirometry, smear taking and much more. 32 hours per week, one evening shift until 8.30pm.
Key attributes and requirements to be in this role: ● Primary Care experience ● High standard of clinical knowledge and performance ● Current CPR Certificate ● Current Authorised Vaccinator status ● The ability to learn quickly ● The ability to work effectively with information technology and practice systems ● Eligible to work in NZ
If you like to continuously improve your skills and knowledge and enjoy a changing environment then please send your CV to: bronwyn@myhealthteam.nz
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MACLEANS COLLEGE
LIBRARY MANAGER Macleans College is seeking the services of a trained and experienced Library Manager. Macleans is a secondary, co-educational school with a roll of over 2500 students, representing over 50 nationalities. Applicants are required to: • Have attained or be undertaking a recognised library qualification • Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Have experience in engaging staff and students to the joys of reading and using library resources • Be innovative and willing to learn and keep up to date with professional knowledge Experience with Access-IT would be an advantage. If you have enthusiasm for working with young adults, a love of reading and a “can-do” attitude, we look forward to hearing from you. Hours negotiable. Visit the school website – www. macleans.school.nz / About Us / Vacancies for a link to the job description. (Follow this link to view the job description)
For any immediate queries please email Deputy Principals’ Secretary Mrs Lizzie Simpson on Lizzie.Simpson@macleans.school.nz Applications to: applications@macleans.school.nz Applications close 5pm on Monday 24th February 2020
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Dental Receptionist/ pRactice aDministRatoR Pakuranga
Pantone 179 Pantone 316 Experienced friendly receptionist required who will accept responsibility to competently manage a range of administrative tasks in our 3 dentist / 4 hygienist practice. You will be efficient, organised, proactive and able to think on your feet. Great people skills, computer skills, initiative, a strong work ethic with an ability to learn are necessary.
Please email CV to Peter at psmith@frasersmithlowe.co.nz CD255828
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100c / 0m / 30y / 70k 000r / 00g / 0b PMS 316PMS 179 0c / 70m / 100y / 0k 000r / 00g / 0b Black HBH Senior Living is a leading aged care facility in Howick and comprises Apartments, Rest Home, Hospital and, on an adjacent site, 36 housing units.
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GARDENER/ GROUNDS PERSON
Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an experienced gardener/grounds person to join our Property Team.
This is a permanent full time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year.
Please refer to our website for further information and details on how to apply: www.pakuranga.school.nz
Applications close 23 February at 5:00pm.
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Church SERVICES
St Paul’s in the P k Anglican Ch ch 141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush
Service: 10am Sunday
Welcome to our friendly, multi-cultural congregation
Reverend Warner Wilder, 021-548-407 www.stpaulsinthepark.nz
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Many cultures, one community.
8:30am 9am* 10:45am* 5:30pm Sunday Service — Children’s & Youth programme available*
POLO Clevedon buzzing with the BMW NZ Polo Open
The 43rd NZ Polo Open is underway in Clevedon this week as six teams compete for the nation’s top polo trophy with the prestigious final to be held this Saturday.
Polo players and supporters from all around are in Clevedon for the village’s biggest week of the year.
Tom Chamberlain, of Glenwillow Feeds, a Christchurch-based horse feed company, is in town and makes up one of six team sponsors. Chamberlain’s team is made up of local polo player Jeremy Jones, Gisborne’s Glen Sheriff, Canterbury’s Henry Wood and Argentina’s Paco O’Dwyer.
This year the tournament has two of Argentina’s polo stars, along with O’Dwyer, Mathias Torres Zavaleta will compete for the locally sponsored Semco PDL team while the Captain of the English polo team, James Harper will take the field for South Island-sponsored team, Glenmark. Harper’s 18-year-old son Will is playing for Mystery Creek, with New Zealand’s best polo player John - Paul Clarkin, defending NZ Polo The Glenwillow Feeds team, from left, Glen Sherriff; Paco O’Dwyer (Argentina); Tom Chamberlain (Glenwillow Feeds); Captain Jeremy Jones (local player from Ardmore, playing his 4th NZ Polo Open) and Henry Wood (Canterbury). Photo supplied
Open winner with his teammates Kit Brooks and young gun Ethan Wade “The BMW NZ Polo Open is looking to be the most exciting polo tournament we have ever held in New Zealand,” says Lucy Ainsley, executive director of the BMW NZ Polo Open. The NZ Polo Open draws the biggest crowds in New Zealand polo and this Saturday will be no exception.
This year the sideline action is bigger and better than ever, with several polo partners maximising their opportunity to be part of the renowned event. The Glenmorangie experience will sure to be on every guy’s to-do list, while the ladies can line up to get their brows and lashes done at the MCoBeauty Bar. Sero and George FM will both be there to add some fun Instagram worthy moments and the polo village has an array of great things to see.
Fashion on the Field this year, with all entries welcome, will be a twist of effervescence, with judges Robert Niwa of Crane Brothers, Kellie Taylor of Moochi and Wihelmina Shrimpton of Mediaworks, all looking for their take on that polo style. Bringing polo to the people, the grand Flagship marquee (320m 2 ) taking centre ground field side will host VIP guests with the polo hill perfect for families and anyone that wants to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the field and the fantastic competition. George FM will host the afterparty on the Chukka Lawn and for music fans attending Six60 there will be a bus from the polo grounds to Western Springs.
“Polo is a great sport and I just want everyone to be able to come and have a fantastic day out on Saturday and enjoy the surroundings and everything the event has to showcase,” says Ainsley. ➤ BMW NZ Polo Open 2020 - Saturday February 22nd, Fisher Field, Auckland Polo Club, Clevedon.
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