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Mt Albert Primary opens new $3.3million classroom block

2015 Auckland Rates & Water increases

City Fringe FLYERAUGUST 2015 EDITION 66

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You may be aware that as from July 1st there was an increase in annual rates which means you will be paying somewhere between $100 and $1000 extra each year.

It follows a move by the council to have a single rates system in place for all Auckland properties of similar value to pay a similar amount of general rates.

Rates for 2015/2016 were calculated using property values from the November 2014 revaluation. In the three years since the last rates review, residential properties in Auckland increased in value by an average of approximately 34per cent.

The average general rates increase

for all categories is 2.5 per cent which works out to be a 4.2 per cent increase for residential properties (when split out from business and farm/lifestyle properties).

Business premises will see an increase of 1.4 per cent per annum and farm and lifestyle properties will get a decrease of 9.7 per cent on their annual rates.

The main changes to the rates payments sees the introduction of the Interim Transport Levy which raises additional funding for investment in public transport with each household forking out $113.85 per year.

There is also a small increase in

the Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC) which is the fixed portion of rates that is paid by everyone on each dwelling.

To find out how much you have to pay visit www. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rates

Meanwhile water charges also increased on July 1st. The average households combined water and wastewater charges went up by about $1.75 per month. If you have a meter the fixed charge will increase from $195 to $200 per year. The volumetric charge will increase from 42.336 to $2.394 per 1,0000 litres of wastewater. Non metered water supply will increase from $596 to $612 per year.

Anne Duncan Real Estate were proud to sponsor the opening of Mt Albert Primary Schools new classroom block recently.

The two-storey building was opened to great fan-fare with a number of high profile guests in attendance including Education Minister Hekia Parata and local MP David Shearer. The ambitious project has been four years in the making and has cost a total of $3.3 million to complete.

Originally the plan was to build a five-classroom block but at the early design stages staff realised that more classrooms were needed. Currently the school roll is over 350 pupils but the new block will enable them to cater for up to 440.

The building features flexible and comfortable learning spaces and staff contributed to the design from the outset. A purpose-designed information centre also houses the new library.

School Principal Unasa Enosa Auvaa says the new block was a great step forward for the school. Quality of property is so important to the quality of teaching, he said. He thanked

the huge number of parents, families, community groups and sponsors for their outstanding contribution in their fund-raising efforts throughout the period of the project.

Mt Albert Primary has been operating since 1869 and caters for Year 0 to Year 6 children.

Main photo: Minister for Education Hekia Parata and pupils

Right: Hekia Parata and Principal Unasa Enosa Auvaa.

A word from ANNE DUNCAN

THE PROPERTY market has remained strong during the first half 2015 with house prices continuing to escalate.

High levels of demand coupled with low levels of inventory have resulted in significant house price growth over the last 12 months.

The median house price in Mt Albert is currently $1,102,000, up 41% from $783,000 in May 2014.

Auckland prices continue to soar and there has been a surge in the number of sales over $1 million - up 50% from May 2014.

This demonstrates that the Auckland market accounts for a significant amount of house price growth and that Auckland continues to drive the real estate market.

Auctions have gained more popularity as the preferred method of sale. Strong buyer demand has resulted in exceptional prices being achieved under the hammer.

Our auctions in 2015 are proving very successful with current clearance rates at record levels of 96%.

Average days on market were at an all time low of 21, with the majority of properties selling under the hammer following a three week campaign; or in many instances the auction date was brought forward due to high interest.

Data was sourced from REINZ

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Consistently raising the standard in Real Estate

4/8 Springleigh Ave, Mt AlbertJamie Morrison

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$1,406,000

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83 Lake Panorama Dr, HendersonVincent BarnaoJamie Morrison

$905,000

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4 Norgrove Ave, Mt AlbertJohn Covich$1,146,000

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7A Tasman Ave, Mt AlbertGreg Whitta, Julia Rust

$1,106,000

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7A Knight Ave, AlbertAnne Duncan

$1,450,000

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AUCTION 1/98 Owairaka Ave MT ALBERT Walker Henry design featuring 2 brms, new kitchen & bathroom. Open plan opens to nth facing courtyard. Close to good schools, transport, cafes & reserve/sports ground.

Joe OSullivan 0279 154 781Mo Li 021 171 6366

AUCTION* 7pm Wednesday 5 August 2015web ID AD13241

AUCTION 26 Wairere Ave MT ALBERT Fully renovated early 1900s transitional villa combining all the best features of yesteryear, with 3dble brms plus 4th bed/tv room/office. Designer kitchen & dble glazed bi-folds opening onto large deck, this home is made for entertaining. Gladstone/Kowhai and MAGS zoned.

Michelle Roach 021 615 207


AUCTION 2/781 New North Rd MT ALBERT Brick & tile unit, one of three in a handy location down a long driveway well off the main road, with ample parking. 2 brms with a large kitchen, lounge room with fire place & separate laundry, sunny shared back lawn, complete with a single garage.

Anne Duncan 021 996 426Emma Duncan 021 845 347


AUCTION 109 Holly St AVONDALEBeautifully renovated 3brm home with stylish open plan living , tawa floors, concrete kitchen bench & free standing oval bath. Minutes to schools, parks & transport.

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400


AUCTION 26A Stewart Rd MT ALBERT3brm brick & cedar home on a rear site. The open plan living has good flow leading onto well landscaped gardens. Single internal garage plus up to 3 additional off-street parks.



AUCTION 48 Methuen Rd NEW WINDSOR1940s 3 brm brick & tile home on a sunny section with a large garage and big garden and bbq area. Great do-up potential.

Wendy Keats 021 2167 332Sarah Williams 021 428 343


AUCTION 14B South Lynn Rd TITIRANGI3brm, 2 bthrm home plus office with excellent flow onto extensive decks & beautifully land scaped gardens. Single internal garage with additional off-street parking.



AUCTION 2/25 Highland Rd MT ALBERT1970s two bedroom duplex Roskill stone unit on share of 941m2 with generous garden & lockup garage and basement storage. Great condition with plenty of potential.

Greg Whitta 021 992 612Julia Rust 021 489 169


AUCTION 43 Hilling St TITIRANGIWell presented 3 brm weatherboard bungalow on a freehold site. Featuring open plan kitchen & dining area, with a separate living room. Single garage & additional off-st parking for 3 cars.



AUCTION 5A Knight Ave MT ALBERTImpeccably maintained & beautifully presented townhouse offering 4dbl brms, 3 bthrms, open plan living & internal access double garaging. In Gladstone & MAGS zone.

John Covich 021 946 933


AUCTION 12 Challinor Cres MT ALBERT1920s bungalow with 3 brms & 2 living areas. Large dbl garage & additional off-street parking. Located in a cul-de-sac in the MAGS & Gladstone school zones.



AUCTION 32 Ennismore Rd MT ALBERTThis home has been in the one family since it was bought from the builder in 1941! Featuring 5 brms, 2 bthrms & 2 lounges. Walking distance to the local supermarket, close to transport & handy to the motorways.

Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925

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What time do you get up & whats for breakfast?I get up at 0530 each morning and have Weetbix for breakfast unless I get a better offer.What does a normal day look like for a fire-fighter? We do shift work, the dayshifts start at 8am and finish at 6pm while the nightshifts start at 6pm and finish at 8am. We will do 2 day shifts then 2 night shifts followed by 4 days off. You often work additional shifts to cover vacancies etc.Emergency calls always take priority over anything else in our schedule so no matter what we are doing we are always ready stop what we are doing to respond.If we are not going to an emergency call, we do our gear checks, where we check our uniform, turnout gear, our breathing apparatus and all the equipment on the fire appliance to

make sure its in top condition, after that we try to sneak in a coffee. We will then do drill which may be with ladders, pumps, rescue gear, first aid, etc. As well as getting involved in doing fire safety checks and smoke alarm installs for people in our community who need assistance, we clean the equipment and the station, carry out reports on all callouts, and lots of administration work.Favourite part of your day? Best part of the day is any time spent with family and friends.Least favourite part of your day? I dont like it when my daily cup of coffee runs out.How did you get into your profession? Used to live next door to an old fireman who suggested I give it a go, I havent looked back since.Best thing about your job? Every day is different, you never know what you will be doing the next minute, I enjoy being involved with the community and being able to assist them.

Most memorable moments good or bad? Good moments are when you walk away from an incident knowing that you have made a positive impact on a situation, unfortunately a lot of our incidents involve loss of property or life and its never pleasant seeing other people suffer a loss of something they cherish or someone they love.How do you unwind? I go for a run or ride.Favourite holiday destination? Where ever my wife wants to go, would love to go to a jazz festival in New Orleans one day!!What advice would you give to people considering a career as a fire-fighter? Go for it, If you are active, enjoy working with people and like a team environment, you wont do better. Dave has lived in the Mt Albert area for 30 years, been in the fire Service for 34 years and is currently a Senior Station Officer at Avondale Station.

May you get all your wishes but one, so that you will always have something to strive for! (Anonymous)

A day in the life of local fire-fighter Dave Wood

E D I T I O N 5 7

Insulation and Smoke Alarms will be mandatory for all rental properties

A MOVE by the government to improve rental standards throughout the country has just been announced.

Under the new laws every rental property in New Zealand will have to be fully insulated within the next four years. Landlords will have to retrofit ceiling and under-floor insulation to all of their properties by 2019.

Property owners will also have to declare the standard of the insulation on all tenancy agreements. Social housing which receives government subsidies will require insulation by July next year.

Another requirement under the new changes is for smoke alarms to be compulsory in all residential rental properties from July 1st next year.

Regulations will make landlords responsible for ensuring an operational smoke alarm is in place at all times.

The new smoke alarm standards require a minimum of one working smoke alarm in a hall or similar area, within 3 metres of each bedroom door. In self-contained sleep-outs

or caravans, at least one working smoke alarm would be needed, in line with Fire Service recommendations. Long-life, ten year smoke alarms will be mandatory when fitting the new alarms.

Other proposed changes give new powers to prosecute landlords for breaking tenancy regulations, particularly where there is risk to tenants health and safety and changes to enable faster resolution of tenancy abandonment cases, to allow rental properties to be re-let more quickly.

New smoke alarm rules by 2016

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City Fringe FLYER

9 Fifth Ave MT ALBERT

PRICE $1,330,000Gorgeous renovated 3 bedroom villa with character features.Large kitchen & dining opens onto private enclosed patio & garden. In zone for Gladstone & MAGS schools.

web ID AD13221www.anneduncan.co.nzKerry Glengarry

021 997 [email protected]

FOR SALETHE MAGS Fine Art Show is back on this year after the success of the inaugural show in 2014 which saw over 400 pieces of work by 200 artists on show. The event raised $47,000 for the Mount Albert Grammar School Foundation which invests in the future of the school. The 2015 show will feature a cross section of artworks, including painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture by New Zealands accomplished and emerging artists as well as MAGS top art students.

The weekend kicks off with the opening gala evening on Friday, 21 August, which is a ticketed event. This is followed by the free entry days on Saturday and Sunday, 22-23 August. Tickets for the Gala evening are $40 per person.

Visit www.magsartshow.co.nz to purchase or contact the school