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March 2021 was a month of firsts! But quite a mixed bag and the effects of some have yet to be seen in the market: Median days to sell the lowest for a March since records began. Inventory levels continue to fall, placing pressure on the housing market, decreasing 6.1% in March 2021 from March 2020 levels – in total that is 1265 fewer properties available to the market and 8791…

Death, Taxes and… “Sarcopenia”. Now, I’m sure you’re wondering what I’m on about, but before you ask auntie Google, let me quickly explain. Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass. And yep, if you do nothing to reverse that process it is a certainty in life. In fact, following a 2014 study by UCLA and published in the American Journal of Medicine and subsequent…

Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers on Sunday 9th of May 2021. We wish you all a truly happy and wonderful day. Papakura Streetfest 2021 Make sure you diary this date – Saturday 8th of May in Papakura. Our third annual StreetFEST is back from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be lots of community stalls, sustainable stalls, arts and crafts, sports clubs,…

Smith and Son’s Pukekohe franchise holders Melissa and Lane Vandenbrink are the masters of home transformation. They can expertly renovate your well-loved and liked home that has served you well in the past into something you will love to stay living in for the foreseeable future. With prices skyrocketing and uncertainty about the economy and borders reopening many New Zealanders…

You are invited to our third StreetFEST Event on Saturday May 8th from 10am -2pm on Great South Road. This year it is being extended into Broadway in Papakura. “We’re so excited to be holding our third StreetFEST, where we will once again be showcasing all the things that make Papakura great.” says Tracy Shackleton, Papakura Town Centre Manager. “It will be a whanau friendly…

Imagine being stuck in a ‘foxhole’ in the ground as a raging battle in the air took place and bombs were exploding all around you. This is what my father Eugene Warwood endured during his Second World War service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force in Vanuatu’s Green Islands. Eugene was a Staff Sergeant, a cook with the RNZAF Radar Group supporting the New Zealand 3rd Division…

Few New Zealanders are unmoved on April 25th, ANZAC day, by the haunting sound of the lone bugle playing the Last Post and what it represents. Steeped in history and tradition it is ingrained into every Kiwi’s heart and everyone of us can share a story of what it means to us and our families. The custom dates from the 17th century or perhaps even earlier. It is believed to have…

In this video, Dr Sam discusses issues that she has been asked about concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, such as censorship, isolation of SARS-CoV-2, Lateral Flow Tests, the Great Reset, and ivermectin.

Dr Sam looks at ways to naturally boost your immune system. The 7 tips she shares will help you boost your immune system without costing you a fortune.

The buyer activity in the market continues and our past clients have been overwhelmed with their sale results. If you were thinking of selling or simply just want an updated appraisal, please give us a call. We will organise a time that suits you to introduce ourselves and visit your property. Please see our new listings we proudly present to the market. New Listings 249…

The Government announced its latest suite of new measures to tackle the rampant housing market. From scrapping interest deductibility to a stealth capital gains tax, the hurdle for investors has been lifted. On supply, the Govt has left us waiting. There’s enough momentum in the housing market to see prices peak at 25% by the middle of the year. Growth should cool but remain in…

Autumn is here, and with-it cooler mornings and darker evenings, but don’t let that stop you from stepping out in the latest styles and colours. Baker’s Shoes is renowned for staying on top of the popular fashions when it comes to boots, shoes and handbags, and this season is no different. Despite importers and suppliers being unable to source product like they traditionally do…

If there is one thing that new Counties Honda franchise owner Brett Aspden revels in, it’s the opportunity to take something good and make it great. Brett has an impressive background developing businesses and people and has identified the well-established local Counties Honda franchise as a great opportunity to service the community. “The business is backed by the largest…

“I need to photograph my family, while my kids are growing up, they look so cute at this age! I must organize a photographer soon, something better than the images I take on my phone...” Can you relate to this? If this sounds like you, give me a call. I will photograph your family, your kids, your grandkids. If you are a grandparent and would love to get all your grown-up kids…

If the words Vapour Blasting, Performance Ceramic Coatings, and Super Finishing surface treatment solutions make your spine tingle, then Pukekohe Performance Componentry Refinishing (PPCR) at Outrider Motorcycles is the place you need to visit! Kane Middleton is the brains behind Outrider Motorcycles, a specialised shop where anyone with a genuine passion for all things…

We may for the foreseeable future be unable to travel overseas with the same freedoms as we had a few years ago, but that doesn’t mean we can’t experience the flavours of the world! One of the benefits of a nation developed from an immigrant background means we can experience international flavours with true authenticity and Paasha Turkish restaurant is no exception. Owner…

Love or loathe them, it goes without question that this time of the year they are everywhere! Trees in Gardens all over Franklin are laden heavy with glorious green berry type fruit the size, in some cases of small footballs! Feijoa stalls pop up along the roadside as people are inundated with their excesses. So what can you do with such an abundance? We set out to find a little…

There has been much talk in recent years of the ‘cashless society’. Certainly, our major banks are keen on electronic banking. By closing their branches and reducing the number of human tellers, replacing them instead with ATMs, the banks reduce their overheads. Some would claim e-banking is also more secure – “the cheque’s in the mail” is no longer an excuse. It’s also…

For the third year now, Chris Hornblow and Shane Adlington have organised the annual Model A Day at Chris & Raewyn’s fantastic property in Oratia, West Auckland. This year on Saturday 27th February, there were 48 cars in attendance which included one Model T that snuck in and additionally there was also a Fordson tractor! The diverse mix of restored or barn found stockers through…

Throughout my almost 14 years as Governor of the Reserve Bank, Michael Reddell was one of my most insightful advisers. And one of the many issues he warned about was the danger to social and economic stability of a continuing escalation in house prices. As a result of that warning, I commissioned a study on the issue by Owen McShane, who in turn pointed out the potentially…