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The professional pairing of Ian and Sharleen Buchanan have over 30 years’ experience in Real estate between them and in that time have seen every type of market and have successfully navigated their way through them all. · A valued member of Bayley’s Real Estate for over 16 years now Sharleen joined the management team 6 years ago, having come from a role as a top performing Salesperson with a consistent sales history and being awarded many…

The signs of weakness are clear - as the downturn is becoming more widespread. 486 suburbs across NZ recorded a fall in prices over the last three months which is double the number of suburbs of the preceding three months. But What we are seeing in the market since its peak in November last year is a slow retreat not a stampede and that fall is not a dramatic as everyone would have you believe. · The results in May sales show vendors are…

Welcome We pleased to welcome The Dart Depot (East St) to the community, and we have a new key cutting service based at Mobile Smart, 77 O’Shannessey St. In addition, Sustainable Papakura has moved into new premises at 47 O’Shannessey St. · Magical Matariki The stars will be aligned as we celebrate Matariki with everything from colorful flags flying in our town center to events at such venues as Papakura’s museum, art gallery and…

At Navigation Homes we have Quality House & Land Packages available in Paerata Rise, Pukekohe, Tuakau, Pokeno, Hunua Views and Glenbrook Beach. With 10% Finance available, Make contact with us today to see how we can make your dream home a reality.. Navigation Homes work closely with NewBuild Finance, who specialise in new home building finance, and we would welcome the opportunity to assist you further. · Visit our Stunning Showhomes We have…

It is well documented that COVID can upset the gastrointestinal tract, even after more traditional symptoms have disappeared. So, if you are suffering from intestinal discomfort and are at a loss why, make a big bowl of this delicious soup and give your digestive system a rest from foods that can irritate it. Even if you are not, it makes a delicious lunch or dinner meal making the most of winter vegies that are in season. Ingredients 5…

Back in April, my work horse Chev pickup blew the transmission so my daily driver for just on three weeks was my 1929 Ford Model A tudor. In an era where we are now been forced into electric cars, watch emissions and climate change, it truly was a case of turning back time as I used the old Model A each day. Car enthusiasts in particular always have a hankering for the past and the nostalgia around it and the desire to own an all original non…

The National Party's policy to ban gang insignia and criminalise the posting of gang-related content online defies the very essence of free speech, and is certain to make the issue of gang violence and harm worse, not better, says Dane Giraud, spokesperson for the Free Speech Union “The National Party should have greater respect for the fundamental freedoms of Kiwi citizens, even gang members. Censorship simply isn't a solution to gang violence…

The decline in the market that has been predicted following the rise in the rate of inflation and mortgage interest rates has finally shown up in sales figures. · The median and average sales prices in April fell back when compared to those in March, and those for the previous three months, but remained well ahead of the prices of property 12 months ago with the monthly median price at $1,141,000 was a fall of 3.3 percent and the average price…

An article in the UK Daily Telegraph last week illustrated a dilemma we all face. Scientists have admitted that the AstraZeneca vaccine increases the risk of the serious neurological condition Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)—just one of the many post-vaccination adverse effects. Scientists identified the jab’s genetically engineered Trojan horse adenovirus delivery system as possibly to blame. GBS is a rare condition which causes muscle…

The first reading of the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) (Definition of Significant Criminal Activity) Amendment Bill was recently read and rejected in Parliament. This is what National’s Simon O’Connor had to say about the bill and its ramifications for New Zealander’s. The full bill can be found here. https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/bills-and-laws/bills-proposed-laws/document/BILL_115956/tab/digest SIMON O’CONNOR (National—Tāmaki): What’s…