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Franklin County NEWS Thursday, June 11, 2020
2 FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS, JUNE 11, 2020 neighbourly.co.nz
YOUR LOCAL NEWS neighbourly.co.nz/franklincountynews
Lower rates rise could cost lives Your
local
Little has been said publicly by
contact
The politicians about the impact on
death and serious injury rates
James Baker
james.baker@stuff.co.nz
Extra from a proposed reduction in
Niall spending to make roads safer. CONTACT US
The country has been through
Todd Niall extraordinary suffering to limit CUSTOMER SERVICE:
todd.niall@stuff.co.nz
Covid-19 deaths to 22, yet half of 09 237 0400
that number could die on
OPINION: If you were asked Auckland’s roads in a year due to EDITORIAL:
whether you wanted your reduced spending on road safety, James Baker,
property rates to rise by 2.5 per according to official analysis. 027 296 8241,
cent or 3.5 per cent, what would The requirement to consult on james.baker@stuff.co.nz
you say? Auckland mayor Phil Goff and outgoing chief executive Stephen Town. a proposed council budget usually
Auckland Councillors decided RICKY WILSON/STUFF results in the views of older, ADVERTISING:
at the height of the Covid-19 crisis whiter and wealthier Print:
to add the lower option to a new city, avoiding a position of The $65 million package to Aucklanders having a Charlotte Durham,
round of budget consultation – a leadership that would help make cover rates bill deferrals is still in disproportionate say. charlotte.durham@stuff.co.nz,
decision probably making them clear the impact on the city’s long- the budget, making the 2.5 per In last year’s budget 027 204 2965
look in tune with community term wellbeing. cent option even more consultation 69 per cent of
Online:
lockdown stress. Risks exist at both levels, superfluous, given that a safety responses came from the over-45s,
Jodie Snooks,
The reality of the budget detail officials warning that reducing net exists. and only 6 per cent from Māori or
j.snooks@stuff.co.nz,
now available, makes that feel- road maintenance deferred rather An extra burden is the need to Pasifika.
027 602 2764
good option a worrying possibility than saved spending, and could accelerate up to $180 million of Māori and Pasifika made up
if councillors are confronted with result in more costly fixes in the spending by Watercare to beef up 54 per cent of feedback on the CLASSIFIEDS:
a clear majority of public long run. the city’s drought-hit water council’s climate change action Call 0800 835 323,
submissions in favour of it. Each of the projects or services supply. framework, and under-26s made general-classifieds@stuff.co.nz
For the sake of saving 47 cents deferred or cut, or amenities Two-and-a-half per cent makes up nearly half – with early climate
FAMILY NOTICES:
a week on rates for an average closed, equates to more more likely a raft of bad moves, action by the council at risk in the
Email familynotices@stuff.co.nz or
value Auckland home, additional Aucklanders losing jobs, be they reducing public transport faces proposed budget.
call 0800 287 322
public transport services will be council staff or contractors. All concessions for children, students There is too much at stake in
cut, and some lesser-used for 47 cents per household a week. and the elderly, deferring already this year’s ‘‘Emergency Budget’’
community facilities will close It is balancing political feel- modest climate change action, to let the normal process run its
MISSED DELIVERY
Log a missed delivery on the
permanently. good and miniscule individual and introducing a living wage for course, and the politicians simply
website: fixmydelivery.co.nz or call
Even at 3.5 per cent, the rates bill savings against the council cleaners who are take on board the views of a
0800 339 100.
council has to tighten its belt to financial devastation that will hit employed by contractors. possibly unrepresentative slice of
the tune of $525 million, due to families as an extra layer of jobs is All are considered by officials, the population.
revenue losses flowing from lost, and then the economy. easy or moderately easy to It is time for those who
NZ MEDIA COUNCIL
This paper adheres to the principles
Covid-19, and the long 113-page Councillors have not taken on implement, but with high Aucklanders elected as guardians
of the New Zealand Media Council.
version of the budget choices board the urging of officials to community impact. of the city’s future to advocate for
To find out more or complain visit
makes grim reading. stick with just the 3.5 per cent Long delayed work on creating a 3.5 per cent rate rise, and
mediacouncil.org.nz.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff has average rate rise, and support a new ferry network with new consider any public flak simply as
not taken a stand on which rate those in financial strife with vessels is again on the back the price of doing the right thing
rise option would be best for the targeted rates relief. burner in the proposed budget. for the city.
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Conversations GET IN TOUCH ONLINE
The future of work after Covid-19
remote, a four-day week,
Catherine Tafto, staggered start times or focusing
owner of Loom on deliverables met over hours
worked – are proven tools to
Shared Space in increase employee wellbeing and
Pukekohe, is retention. And that is only the
beginning.
passionate about Niwa’s monitoring showed a
flexible work and the dramatic reduction in air
pollution during lockdown.
opportunities to use Every car not on the road
what we learned makes a difference and for those
that cannot work remotely, others
during lockdown to choosing to means a faster and
make changes. more efficient journey.
Pukekohe Business
OPINION: Working from home Association manager Kendyl
while trying to parent and teach Sullivan says people spend money
was a nightmare. All quite doable where they work: ‘‘If our people
individually, but simultaneously? are working remotely instead of
No thank you! commuting, they will spend
Despite this, deadlines were money locally’’.
largely met, online workshops ‘‘This supports our cafés, retail
were hosted and the six-year-old stores, gyms, hairdressers, and
recently declared that he loves Catherine Tafto is the owner of Pukekohe co-working space Loom Shared Space. professional services – which then
Suzy Cato, so it is not all bad. brings the possibility of more
Thanks Suzy. coming back to life, and just Flexible work can have a flexible work, but managers who local jobs, and makes Pukekohe
I was back at Loom on the first maybe, everything would be profound impact on our lives. If don’t see the value have remained an even more attractive place to
day of level 2, and I was not alone. okay. all you need to work is a laptop a barrier. start a business.’’
I felt like I got more done in two Lockdown changed our lives, and internet connection (and Lockdown proved that For those that want to work
days than the previous seven including the way we work. The maybe a printer and good coffee) concerns employees who are out remotely, but not from home, co-
weeks. question now is which changes it is senseless to spend hours of sight can’t be trusted to work working spaces provide a
We headed out at lunchtime for were positive, and we will commuting. were unfounded. solution.
a tour of the town, checking out maintain them. This could be time spent with All over New Zealand people Spaces around New Zealand
shops and cafés and seeing In Franklin, where up to 50 per family. Walking the dog. Surfing. showed up, under immensely are safely reopening, offering
barbers with long queues and cent of people work outside our Catching up with friends. Time trying circumstances, and got it professional work environments.
mountains of lockdown locks. region, a move to remote work that enriches your life. done. At Loom Shared Space, we are
It felt like Pukekohe was has interesting potential. We have a right to apply for Allowing flexible work – excited to be a part of this.
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Have your say
on Auckland’s
Emergency Budget
2020/2021.
Hauhake – Harvest by Charles and Janine Williams (pictured).
Two new murals
JAMES BAKER speak of community connection, while the
champions of the work are the pair of tui
The Pukekohe Business Association have which symbolise the strong pride and con-
commissioned two murals to brighten up nection to the local space.
the town centre. Green tones reflect the natural
Spokeswoman Chenay Graham says the landscapes and gardens.
murals were completed on May 23, and were The second, A colourful bunch of
commissioned with the goal of decreasing balloons, by the talented mural and graffiti
graffiti and creating vibrant, attractive artist Jonny 4Higher, is located on the Edin-
spaces that locals could enjoy. burgh Street side of Stirling Sports.
‘‘An added benefit is people coming to ‘‘This mural is designed to be interacted
view the murals and taking pictures which with, so be sure to share your pictures with
are then shared on social media,’’ she said. the Business Association,’’ said Graham.
The first mural, located along Massey ‘‘The PBA is very impressed with both
Lane, was created by husband and wife murals and would like to thank the talented
Charles and Janine Williams. artists, the building owners, and the Frank-
The mural is titled Hauhake – Harvest, lin Local Board for their support of this
the niho taniwha and directional designs project.’’
Auckland Council is focused on continuing to help our
A colourful bunch of balloons by Jonny 4Higher. Pictured here with PBA spokeswoman Chenay
Graham.
communities and businesses recover, and providing the
essential services Aucklanders rely on.
Mixed opinions on But the economic impact of COVID-19 means together we
need to make some tough decisions about Auckland’s budget;
like the rates we pay and what we spend our money on.
speed limit changes Auckland’s Emergency Budget proposal is now open for your
feedback from midday 29 May until midnight Friday 19 June.
FROM Page 1 school principals.
Lysandra Stuart is Chair of the Frank- To find out more go to
Lovett claims the driver responsible for lin Principals Association, and the Princi-
the accident, according to police, was both pal of Glenbrook School. akhaveyoursay.nz/emergency-budget
distracted and speeding at the time of the She says it’s easy to squabble over the or call 09 301 0101.
accident, which occurred on a straight details, but every day she watches cars
Toget her we can
stretch of road. speed past her rural school building which
‘‘It is the driver behind the wheel that holds roughly 300 primary school-aged
is the problem.’’ students.
.
‘‘What needs to change, is the attitude... ‘‘Speed is just a small part of the jigsaw
r s ro n ge r
we need to improve driver education.’’ to reduce the road toll but it’s a very
reco ve t
But AT spokeswoman Natalie Polley important puzzle.’’
says they are continuously working on Her sentiment is echoed by at least two
long term improvements to road safety, other principals contacted by Stuff includ-
spending $45 million from 2018-2019 on ing Pukekohe High School principal Rich-
everything from driver education to road ard Barnett.
signage. He says his teenage pupils shouldn’t
For context, she says, 54 people died on risk their lives every time they drive to
Auckland roads in 2018 and 595 were school.
seriously injured. ‘‘Anything that can be done to make
But for now, a reduction in speed limits the roads safer I feel is extremely sen-
will make the road network more forgiv- sible.’’
ing for ‘‘the mistakes we all make’’. Auckland Transport has provided an
And while the bylaw has its naysayers, interactive map detailing the proposed
it’s drawn support from the regions’ changes.8 FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS, JUNE 11, 2020 neighbourly.co.nz
Backyard banter IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEIGHBOURLY AND ITS PARTNERS
ERIN REILLY
Opinion: When I was a kid, I
was taught that breakfast is the
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I’m a creature of habit so
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before lunchtime.
As I embarked on my
professional life, breakfast
became liquid and on-the-go,
Is lunch into a substantial lunch instead.
This person is me.
If they’re at home they might
cook poached eggs and serve
them up on avocado toast, or
because I didn’t have time to sit
down to eat.
Then, brunch became more
appealing than breakfast
because eating delicious food
the new make a roast kumara salad
topped with salmon (two of my
favourite lunchtime options).
If they’re at work they might
pack leftovers from the night
was a social experience with
friends at nice cafes (and I guess
‘‘going out for brunch’’ made me
feel a bit special).
Then I had kids and would
breakfast? before or book a lunch date with
a friend.
I don’t think there’s a right or
a wrong way of doing breakfast
or lunch so go with whatever
frequently get to 2pm and realise works for you.
I hadn’t eaten anything yet. Some people love the act of having breakfast every morning. 123RF If you love a good meal out
There are plenty of people, but you’re new to the area or just
professionals, studies and So who do you believe and homemade muesli and There’s nothing quite like a need some inspiration, ask for
opinions out there that still what should you do? Nespresso coffee. steaming pile of bacon, eggs and recommendations on
recommend eating breakfast The answer is: you do you. Or maybe they get up before all the other delicious things, Neighbourly.
every morning. Some people love the act of the sun and smash out a 6am complemented by a scrumptious Remember too: in these weird
There’s an equal number of having breakfast every morning. workout at the gym, so breakfast hot chocolate (and a healthy dose economic times it’s important to
people, professionals, studies Maybe they get up before the (and a shower) is their reward of social distancing). support local, so if you’re on the
and opinions that say breakfast sun (or before the kids), start the when they get home. But maybe they just don’t feel hunt for a new ‘‘local’’, take a
just isn’t necessary (disclaimer: day in solitude while catching up Maybe they love going out for hungry first thing in the look around your
everyone recommends that kids on the world’s news, and savour brunch with friends, family or morning so would prefer to neighbourhood before going
should have breakfast). every mouthful of their significant others. invest all their eating energy further afield.
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CONVERSATIONS
Workers trapped overseas – is it at all fair?
OPINION: Hardworking Kiwis are trapped overseas and the Government refuses to let them back, forcing them to live separated from families and home. They rent, they pay
taxes, they are valued by their employers. They were overseas on holidays or visiting family when the Covid-19 lockdown struck. How can the Government allow a policy that
so unfairly discriminates against them? An MP from each side of the House gives their views.
consular exercise ever to help bring New The Government needs to make a clear
In the Zealanders home.
Sadly, many temporary migrants who In the and tough decision on whether these
migrants can return to New Zealand or not,
red ordinarily live in New Zealand are still
stranded overseas, and a large number have
blue so that they and the businesses who want
them back, can begin planning for the
corner shared their stories with me.
Border restrictions have been essential
corner future.
Getting Kiwis into work is our key
Priyanca Radhakrishnan in keeping New Zealand safe from Covid-19. Stuart Smith priority and the current economic crisis
List MP, Labour But I acknowledge that this has been a Kaikoura MP, National will mean more New Zealanders looking for
tough time for many people, particularly work in sectors than had previously been
T C
housands of people all over the those who have lost loved ones or jobs, and ovid-19 and the lockdown has the case.
world have been left in limbo by who face uncertain futures. caused a lot of uncertainty for us on As the number of jobless New
Covid-19. Many who were Going hard and early has put us in a what our future plans will look Zealanders rises, changes will need to be
travelling when the pandemic hit good position. But Covid-19 still poses a like, whether this be where we will made to ensure New Zealanders are first in
have been unable to return to their home serious threat, and will continue to until work, travel or invest. line for jobs wherever possible. This means
countries or the place they were working. effective vaccines and treatments are found. This uncertainty has definitely been felt that it may be unlikely for many migrants
Consular services have been trying hard Therefore, border restrictions will by the migrants who have been working in to find work in New Zealand in the future.
to find ways to get people home and to assist continue to be essential in keeping New New Zealand on temporary visas. The Government needs to be clear on
migrant workers. Zealand safe. Unfortunately, a large number of this and provide them certainty if they will
When our Government decided to The Immigration (Covid-19 Response) temporary work visa holders, who travelled be allowed to remain here or not.
essentially close the New Zealand border, Amendment Act that recently passed into law overseas and had been living in NZ prior to If a temporary visa holder has a
there were 28 confirmed cases of Covid-19 allows the Government to respond efficiently the border closure, are currently unable to guaranteed job and their employer provides
here – all related to overseas travel. to Covid-related immigration issues. return due to border closures. support for their return, then it makes
The pandemic was worsening in many Ministers are currently awaiting advice The Government’s decision to close the sense from an economic perspective to
other countries and our border presented on these issues, including using the new border to almost all travellers to help stop bring them back into New Zealand so long
one of the greatest opportunities for the powers, and will make decisions as soon as the spread of the virus was the right one. as there are no suitably skilled Kiwis to fill
spread of Covid-19 here. possible on potential visa changes that could But with the virus under control in New the gaps.
The Prime Minister warned, ‘‘If assist people stranded overseas. Zealand and quarantine procedures in place As our economy recovers, businesses
community transmission takes off in New Our team of five million united to defeat for all arrivals, the Government needs to will again start to rely on migrants to fill
Zealand, the number of cases will double the virus, and now we must stick together to start providing more certainty for these jobs where Kiwis are unavailable to.
every five days. If that happens unchecked, support the people suffering from its impact. temporary migrants whose lives continue The uncertainty these migrants are
our health system will be inundated, and That includes our migrant workers and to be put on hold. facing caused by the Government’s inaction
thousands of New Zealanders will die.’’ communities who make such a meaningful The current border closure exemption will only damage our reputation as an
The Government was clear, however, contribution to our country, and everyone process is all over the place and is only attractive place to come and work.
that New Zealand citizens and permanent who has been stuck overseas. leaving these migrants further in the dark. We must maintain our reputation, so
residents should be allowed to return home, The Prime Minister is aware of the Many of these people are still paying that businesses can attract the overseas
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and difficulties facing migrants and is taking rent and other bills in New Zealand despite talent they need, whenever they may need it
Trade has been involved in the largest advice on options to assist them. not being allowed to return. again.
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$1 billion credit
card wipeout
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OPINION: People paid more
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card balances in April. lower than at the end of the same
With offices, shops, malls, month last year.
cafes and restaurants shut and It would be nice if this market
cars left unused in garages, shock shook up the credit card
households diverted money market, and resulted in some
they’d have spent in an ordinary decent cuts in credit card rates.
month into paying off their For years the country has let
debts. the banks have their wicked way
At the start of April people with credit cards.
with credit cards owed a No matter that interest rates
collective $6.9b on them, but by on deposits and bank funding
the end the amount owed was lines have fallen to historically or at least reduce them as offered a better mortgage rate, or cards. I’ve been a big fan of short-
down to $5.8b. low levels, most banks’ quickly as possible. when they see a rewards scheme term zero-interest credit card
There may be early signs of ‘‘standard’’ credit cards still There’s never been much they like the look of, not to shave rates, and always felt people
credit card interest rate come with 19.95 per cent or more competition in the credit card a few points off their credit card underestimated the risks of
competition, with BNZ interest rates. market because it’s boring and interest rate. carrying debt.
introducing a temporary special My hope is that a 20 per cent time-consuming to switch credit It’s not entirely true we’ve all More people see things the
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bayleys.co.nzneighbourly.co.nz JUNE 11, 2020, FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS 21 It’s not often you will come kitchen, living and dining, as well across a family home like this, in as allowing for a separate formal such a sought-after street. living or formal dining, whichever The quiet cul-de-sac location you prefer. provides security and safety for Heading outside, the backyard the kids to play out front, or at the is a surprise for a few different reserve just around the corner, off reasons. You have the paved patio Cloverlea Place. area, grass for the kids and even a Number 15 Sunset Drive is a vegetable patch and mature fruit hidden oasis, with beautiful trees. Australian palms to greet you This property will make you feel upon arrival. right at home as soon as you step The clever layout of the home foot in the door. offers a spacious and open plan
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DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR
STRATEGICALLY-LOCATED
LAND IN FRANKLIN DISTRICT
Lot 1 Lot 10
Boundary lines are indicative only Boundary lines are indicative only
Boundary lines are indicative only
Belgium Road, Pukekohe, 124 Bollard Road & 128 Bollard Road, Tuakau
Reynolds Farm Fulton Garage Blocks
Lot 129 - 13.34 hectares (more or less) proposed subdivision of titles NA85C/740 - 5.10 hectares (more or less)
NA136C/658 and NA136C/659 NA85C/741 - 4.32 hectares (more or less)
Residential – Mixed Housing Suburban Zone Industrial Zone
• Located in Pukekohe East- 127-lot proposed subdivision with pending • Unique opportunity to own 9.42 hectares (more or less) of prime industrial
Resource Consent land held in two titles
• 5.6 kilometers to the Southern Motorway at Bombay • Flat to easy contour
• Neighboured by Anselmi Ridge, the Ryman Healthcare and in the popular • Ongoing holding income from potatoes and onions
Pukekohe Valley School zone • Easy drive to Pukekohe and close proximity to motorway networks with
• Masterplan designed to suit this rural/urban environment offering a ready labour force
subdivision that balances density with practicality • Rare industrial-zoned land with power, gas, town supply water and waste
• A natural water course through the property has been identified for storm water services in place
water management, which in turn, will become the reserves and walkways • Rare industrial zoned land with ready labour force
which play a role in attracting families to the area bayleys.co.nz/1971206
bayleys.co.nz/1971203
Lot 3 Lot 11
Boundary lines are indicative only Boundary lines are indicative only
53 Birch Road & 19 Golding Road, Pukekohe 191 Whangarata Road & 105 Bollard Road, Tuakau
Titchmarsh Homestead Blocks Kiwifruit Block and Herbs Block
NA116C/150 20.48 hectares (more or less) NA115D/105 - 26.77 hectares (more or less)
NA505/312 1.51 hectares (more or less) NA87C/70 - 4.80 hectares (more or less)
Future Urban-Zone Industrial Zone
• Rare opportunity for developers to own a prime 21.99 hectares • Exceptional opportunity to secure 31.57 hectares (more or less) of
(more or less) property immaculately presented industrial zoned land
• Held in two titles with four road frontages • Two titles with flat to easy contour
• Situated in a high-growth area on the boundary of existing • Fantastic holding income from kiwifruit, onions and potatoes
residential catchment • Benefit from the two road frontages allowing access off Bollard and
• Easy walk to the railway station and Pukekohe’s CBD Whangarata roads
• This is some of the best available future urban zoned subdivision • A must view for all large-scale owner occupiers, kiwifruit growers and
land in Pukekohe up for review in 2023-2027 land bankers
bayleys.co.nz/1971204 • Easy access to motorway and the Golden Triangle zone
bayleys.co.nz/1971205
Lot 9
Boundary lines are indicative only
39 Elizabeth Street & 36 Buckland Road, Tuakau For Sale by Tender (unless sold prior)
Madill Block and Tuakau College Block Selling ‘all or parts’ of the portfolio
NA26B/920 - 6.14 hectares (more or less) Closing 3pm, Friday 3rd July 2020
NA624/293 - 1.78 hectares (more or less) 8 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Auckland, New Zealand
Residential Zone Contact Sole Agents
• Development opportunity - 7.92 hectares (more or less) of prime land zoned Shane Snijder Ben Jameson
for residential subdivision held in two titles 021 730 488 021 568 800
• Located on the fringe of Tuakau township, neighbouring Tuakau Primary shane.snijder@bayleys.co.nz ben.jameson@bayleys.co.nz
School and High School BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PUKEKOHE, BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PUKEKOHE,
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• Identified by the Waikato District as ‘residential’ land, this presents a strategic
investment for an astute developer Duncan Ross
• Take advantage of the existing infrastructure, town water supply and services 021 663 567
already in place to the two road frontages duncan.ross@bayleys.co.nz
bayleys.co.nz/1971207
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Waiuku 156 Colombo Road 4B 2C 1D 2I Meremere 12 Emere Place 3B 1C 1D 1I
Great lifestyle Starter Tender Meremere Village For Sale
Closes Tuesday 30th June at 2:00pm. All offers to $399,000
Large spacious shed with workshop and a Delightful 3 bedroom home with open plan
be delivered at Harcourts Waiuku office View Sunday 2:00pm - 2:30pm
detached single garage with workshop + a living with wood burner & wet back. Bathroom is
View Sat/Sun 11:00am - 11:30am www.harcourts.co.nz/WKU200601
carport. This weatherboard bungalow is situated modern with shower over the bath. Brick home
www.harcourts.co.nz/WKU200303
on under an acre (3555sqm more or less). Open with stone chip roof with a 12 year warranty.
plan living with views over the neighbouring land. Rural view with single garage that has attached
4 dble brm + rumpus room, sep dining or could sleep-out.
be study, 2 bthrms. Loading race, wood shed, hay
storage, swimming pool (not currently working). Ideal first home or investment. Phone Marleen to
This property is awaiting title and is currently Marleen Ohms arrange a viewing. Marleen Ohms
tenanted. M 0274 483 528 M 027 4483 528
marleen.ohms@harcourts.co.nz marleen.ohms@harcourts.co.nz
Port Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Port Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Pukekohe 2/54 Victoria Street 2B 1C 1D 1I Pukekohe 27a Cooper Street 3B 1C 1D 1I
PERFECT TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE For Sale Location, Lock, Leave, Safe & Secure For Sale
$545,000 By Negotiation
Take advantage of low interest rates and vendors
View Sunday 1:00pm - 1:30pm View Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:30pm
that want it GONE! • Cosy & very low maintenance
www.harcourts.co.nz/PU191205 Sunday 1:15pm - 1:45pm
No time to waste, this lovely 2 double bedroom • No mower required
www.harcourts.co.nz/PU200515
townhouse with large open plan sunny living, fully • Open plan living
fenced section within an easy commute to town is • Deck that is both tranquil and perfect for
seriously on the market to sell. relaxing
Whether it be an easy care lifestyle or rental • Carport & Garage
investment, either way you absolutely need to see • Separate Laundry room
this one. Veni Posa Donna Boden
Make no mistake ALL OFFERS WILL BE M 0274 495 326 Call The Irish Lady today 0 210 666 210 M 021 0 666 210
PRESENTED. veni.posa@harcourts.co.nz donna.boden@harcourts.co.nz
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Pukekohe 55B O’Conner Drive 3B 1C 1D 2I
SOS - Seriously on Sale! Auction
Tucked on a rear section in popular O’Connor Drive, you’ll find this exceptionally warm, sunny and low- maintenance brick Monday 29th June at 6:00pm On Site (unless sold
home. Single level living revolves around a light and spacious lounge with easy flow to a sun-drenched deck, within a flat prior)
fenced 548m² (approx) section of lawns and shrubs. The modern kitchen is well appointed with dishwasher, gas hobb, plenty View Sat/Sun 1:00pm - 1:45pm
of cabinetry and a nifty breakfast bar. Three double bedrooms, designed to dazzle are cozy and restful. There is the added www.harcourts.co.nz/PU200514
benefit of double internal garaging and extra room for 3 more cars besides. The location is a crowd-pleaser with the centre of
town a pleasant walk away and the park just across the road.
This could be the ideal property for a downsizing mid-lifer, first home buyers or investors seeking an attractive, low-upkeep Irene van Wijk
rental property. M 027 656 6825
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Port Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Pukekohe 3 Henry Curd Terrace 3B 1C 1D 2I
Live Life Large! For Sale
By Negotiation
This expansive home on a quiet cul-de-sac close
View Saturday 1:00pm - 1:45pm
to popular schools and handy amenities. Inside,
www.harcourts.co.nz/PU200505
the home boasts three bedrooms, well appointed
central kitchen and versatile living areas.The
neutral décor accommodates any style or era of
furnishing, and including a log burner, contribute Victoria Day
to a warm and inviting ambience. Built in the M 021 238 7475
1970s, this well-maintained home boasts wrap victoria.day@harcourts.co.nz
around decking with all of the bedrooms opening Jo-Ann Day-Townsend
onto it which look out onto that 953m2 section. M 021 1696 056
Do not delay, contact us now for more info. jo-ann.day-townsend@harcourts.co.nz
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PROPERTY
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Escape to an executive retreat
From the moment you walk through double This is where you can throw open the other bedrooms and a bathroom.
doors in the entrance way of this superbly sliding doors and step out to the generous At the opposite end of the home is VITAL STATISTICS
designed private oasis you start to relax covered outdoor deck for year round another master bedroom with ensuite and Address: 1551 Waiuku Road, Waiuku.
while leaving the rat race behind. entertaining with amazing unobstructed walk-in wardrobe and the fifth bedroom, a Auction: Wednesday, July 1, (unless
On the outskirts of Waiuku in an elite views of the pond and beyond. fourth bathroom, large laundry room and sold prior).
subdivision situated on more than three- With large sliding doors opening out to the double internal entry garage. Web listing: www.barfoot.co.nz
quarters of an acre (3444 meter square) of the deck from the media room and the Some of the many features this home has #791276.
extensively planted grounds this brand new family room as well as the two master to offer include: Viewing: By appointment.
brick home is spread over 317 square bedrooms this home cannot escape the ● Bamboo flooring Agent: Lifen Wei, 021 156 9029,
metres. natural light, making it warm and inviting. ● Alarm system Barfoot & Thompson, Pukekohe.
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kitchen with chandeliers, gas appliances the home to one side we have a master ● Ventilation system
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Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon
Fourth Trip
are back to retrace Greek hero
Odysseus’ journey from Troy to
Ithaca.
an odyssey
to remember
Review
The Trip to Greece (M, 103mins)
Directed by Michael Winterbottom
**** Reviewed by James Croot
A
fter sampling the cuisines of the
Lakes District and the lands of La
Dolce Vita and The Man of La
Mancha, Rob Brydon and Steve
Coogan are back for a fourth and allegedly
final course of gastronomic delights and
competitive celebrity mimicry.
This time their battleground is not the
English dales and valleys that inspired
Wordsworth and Coleridge, following in the
Hurry. Don’t miss out footsteps of Byron and Shelley in Italy, or
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exploring Cervantes’ and Laurie Lee’s
Espana, but rather retracing Greek hero
Odysseus’ journey from Troy to Ithaca.
But whereas, according to Homer’s epic
SPECIALS poem Odyssey, it took him 10 years, our
dynamic duo have just six days.
In their favour, they have a rental car
and the opportunity to partake in some of
at STIHL SHOP Pukekohe the area’s finest culinary delights.
But while Brydon bounces along
GST off a huge range of products. soaking up the culture, history and the last
of the jus, Coogan is troubled by his father’s
failing health back home.
After the darker turn of events in 2017’s
From 28 th May – 14th June Trip to Spain, this feels like a return to the
lighter fare of the first two outings. One last
victory lap for the pair.
Even Coogan himself describes it as
being ‘‘like Top Gear, but without the
prehistoric, Neanderthal world views’’.
That’s one of a number of pithy, cutting
observations about British culture on
display. The Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire
is dismissed as ‘‘some posh kids from
Oxford learn how to run really fast – The
End’’, while the Bee Gees’ are lightly
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Of course, what fans really want to see,
apart from the mouthwatering creations
being concocted in the various kitchens, is
the bantering, bickering and celebrity
impression battles that have punctuated
the series.
I’m pleased to report, Greece delivers
these in spades. Coogan playfully dismisses
Brydon as the king of ‘‘accessible light
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Brydon can’t resist suggesting that
Coogan’s ‘‘expertise’’ comes from playing
Hades in a Percy Jackson movie and
constantly pokes fun at his colleague’s
recent turn as Stan Laurel, admitting that
he watched it on a Bafta screener and ‘‘only
paused it three times’’.
Stan and Ollie is also the source of one of
their many ‘‘what if’’ scenarios, as they
spitball a pairing of Stan Laurel and Tom
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Weightier discussions about CPR
techniques, dentistry and the appropriate
age you should stop wearing a T-shirt with
a logo on it are had, but it usually isn’t long
before these conversations turn into
Jagger-contests, Brando-offs or Hoffman-
battles, as the pair unleash their range of
celebrity impressions.
It’s true, like the overall movie itself,
that won’t be for everyone: Coogan himself
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However, there’s just something
endlessly endearing and engrossing about
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watching these two try to outwit, outsmart
and just try to make each other laugh.
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