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ozens of charities, whose revenue roles in the community. Dstreams have been heavily impacted That’s why, Pollard says registered by COVID-19, are set to benefit from a charities and incorporated societies new $500,000 emergency fund. The Your supportive of the West Auckland West Support fund launched this by The community, who have had their usual Trusts will provide dozens of charities funding source disrupted as a result of and community groups each with up to the recent lockdown, should contact The $10,000 to help with their operational Trusts for funding. He says up to three costs while they recover financially from months funding is available to their the impact of the level 4 lockdown. organisations to cover overheads and Allan Pollard, The Trusts CEO says operational costs, ensuring they have while the local fallout from the pandemic financial sustainability when they are has been felt across the majority of Kiwi most needed. businesses, what is not immediately Go to www.thetrusts.co.nz/your-west- obvious is the impact on the thousands support-fund to apply. Applications close of organisations which perform essential on Friday, June 26, at 12pm. - TIN Bureau

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Airport Oaks 09 255 5500 Manukau 09 263 5555 Henderson 09 836 5555 Website www.globalfinance.co.nz 4 I June 11 - June 17, 2020 NZ POLITICS $100m Tourism Accelerator and the need of a trans-Tasman Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi bubble now: Todd Muller National List MP based in Manukau East Tourism Accelerator will 1/131 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland provide 09 278 9302 direct cash [email protected] support to bakshiks businesses bakshi.co.nz and tourist operators that are For JP services please contact currently Rahul Chopra on 09 278 9302 tossing up whether to ational Party leader Todd Muller last re-open or Nweek announced this, “National will shut up shop for good,” he added. launch a $100 million grant programme Meanwhile, the Leader of the called Tourism Accelerator to help fund Opposition has also called on the projects that will get New Zealand’s Government “to put forward a timeline for tourism sector back on its feet. Our the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble tourism sector has been hit hard by immediately to allow businesses to plan for Covid-19. Once the border re-opens we the future”. need to be ready to invite visitors back. “While there may have been discussions Tourism operators need confidence to on both sides of the Tasman, there is no keep their doors open and keep people in visibility on the Government’s timelines or proposed working arrangement which Funded by the Parliamentary j o b s .” Service. Authorised by might see reciprocal travel between our Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi MP, That’s why, Muller noted, the proposal 1/131 Kolmar Road, two countries start any time soon. This Papatoetoe. would see $100 million invested over a four-year period. “Project funding would is bad news for New Zealand’s tourism be split 70/30 between Government money operators and our hospitality sector,” he and private sector investment. National’s said. - TIN Bureau Armed Response Teams Steady improvement in New will not continue, says Zealand business outlook with the Police Commissioner levels remaining low, says ANZ

his week, ANZ released it’s preliminary This is an improvement of 5 points, but Tdata for June on ANZ New Zealand it largely reflects that many firms have Business Outlook, which noted, “ already acted. In line with news stories of Reflecting New Zealand’s continued steady redundancies, an increasing proportion of progress out of lockdown, the preliminary firms report having fewer staff than in the ANZ Business Outlook data for June saw same month a year ago. Nearly half (49%) further increases across all forward- report having fewer staff, but 9% report looking activity indicators. Levels remain having more, which (after rounding) gives very low, however.” a net result of -39% (down 3). Deflationary “Both business confidence and own pressures remain evident. Expected activity saw large lifts, of 9 and 10 points costs are increasing only slowly, pricing respectively. A net 22% of firms expect intentions are only just back in the black, to reduce investment (up 10); a net 51% and one-year-ahead inflation expectations expect lower profits (up 5), and a net 18% are at just 1.35%, barely off their record expect lower capacity utilisation (up 8).” lows,” noted bank’s chief economist Sharon “A net 37% of firms expect to cut jobs. Zollner. - TIN Bureau

olice Commissioner teams do not align with the style of Phas announced this week that Armed policing that New Zealanders expect. We Response Teams (ARTs) will not be part have listened carefully to that feedback of the New Zealand policing model in the and I have made the decision these future. The decision not to roll-out ARTs teams will not be a part of our policing following the six-month trial (which model in the future. As part of this, I finished in April) has been made based want to reiterate that I am committed on preliminary findings from the trial to remaining a evaluation, feedback received from the generally unarmed Police service,” noted public, and consultation with community Commissioner Coster while announcing forum groups. the decision. - TIN Bureau “It is clear to me that these response NZ POLITICS June 11 - June 17, 2020 I 5 Getting our Economy moving again post COVID-19

get our economy themselves to get the skills they need for defeat this deadly virus. Now let’s stick moving again while the jobs we need to rebuild by offering free together to support the people who are maintaining our strong training and apprenticeships. The wage suffering most from its economic impact. health response to the subsidy scheme is also extended to make You can help by continuing with good deadly virus. While interest-free loans available for small hygiene measures and by shopping in your moving to Level 1 is a businesses who may be struggling. community to support local businesses. very positive step we Budget 2020 projections tell us that Under the leadership of Prime Minister must continue to work unemployment could be back down to we have taken decisive together to keep Covid normal levels in just two years and our action to beat Covid 19 and we now have out. Because of our economy could be growing again as early an opportunity to build an inclusive strong health response as 2021. recovery for all New Zealanders. and economic Alert Level 1 maintains firm border We’re still all in this together. management we are controls but all current rules and well placed to rise to restrictions on businesses and other those challenges. services are lifted. Equally, rules for Our Government hospitality such as physical distancing in moved quickly to restaurants as well as on planes, trains protect us from the and buses will cease. economic blow of Many of us will be pleased to hear COVID-19, saving tens that restrictions on gatherings will no s I am write this column New of thousands of jobs longer apply. That means that church and AZealand has moved into our first day and helping to keep businesses afloat. temple services can be held and sports at Covid Alert Level 1 after two weeks of The wage subsidy introduced quite early and concerts can resume so we can watch no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand helped benefit almost 1.7 million New sports or celebrate together. and confirmation yesterday that we have Zealanders. Greater freedom will be very welcome zero remaining active cases. Budget 2020 will continue to address but it will mean greater responsibility. Going hard and early has meant we recovery and rebuilding our economy post It will be still very important to practice have been able to eliminate the virus and the pandemic. We’re creating new jobs in good hand hygiene, to keep track of where move into a recovery phase, unlike many the area of roads, housing, redeveloping we go or who we are in contact with and Michael Wood other countries who are still battling hospitals and protecting the environment. to stay home if we feel sick. MP for Mount Roskill, Auckland. new outbreaks. Our priority now is to We are also helping people upskill We united as a team of five million to Parliamentary Under Secretary to the Minister for Ethnic Communities. David Pine is New Zealand’s new Kiwi-Indian MP Priyanca High Commissioner to Radhakrishnan confirmed as the Labour candidate for Maungakiekie and India could and should be doing more together,” Peters said, adding, “As fellow Commonwealth democracies, our strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region is going from strength to strength.” “As New Zealand recovers from COVID-19, our diplomatic and trade networks are more important than ever. That is why the government is focused on placing high-calibre career diplomats in important offshore positions,” the Deputy PM noted. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade informed, “High Commissioner David Pine has previously served as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to ast week, Kiwi-Indian MP and Notably, she narrowly lost to National and and Ambassador first-time Parliamentarian Priyanca Party’s Denise Lee in 2017, after polling to the . He has also L Radhakrishnan was confirmed as the 12,906 votes in comparison to Lee’s had postings in New York and oreign Affairs Minister ruling Labour Party’s candidate for 15,063 votes. Green Party’s List MP Chloe Canberra. More recently, he was Chair last week announced David Pine as Maungakiekie in Auckland. A member of Swarbrick had secured 4,060 votes then. F of the Trade for All Advisory Board the new New Zealand High Commissioner Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Importantly, Radhakrishnan did won announced by Prime Minister Ardern in to India. Network, National Council of Women the party vote though, with Labour August 2018. While based in New Delhi, “As my visit to New Delhi and Mumbai (Auckland) and UN Women, this will be securing 15,484 votes, against National’s Pine will also be accredited to with Trade Minister David Parker in the second time Radhakrishnan will be 14,542, signaling a tough fight around this and .” - TIN Bureau February demonstrated, New Zealand contesting from the electorate. time as well. - TIN Bureau 6 I June 11 - June 17, 2020 NEWS Kiwi-Indians Witnesses sought Telangana Formation for fatal crash in Day celebrated in Papatoetoe: Counties Auckland Manukau Police While the celebrations were low-key due to Alert Level 2, still almost 200 people attended the annual celebrations, in two batches of 100 87-year-old Kiwi-Indian Gurmej Singh Lally died in the incident each, organised by the Telangana Association of New Zealand (TANZ)

ounties Manukau Police are forward. arender Reddy, President of memory of Telangana martyrs.” Cappealing for witnesses to a fatal “We extend our deepest sympathies to NTANZ informed, “We divided Next on TANZ’s agenda is the crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian Mr Lally’s family for their loss after this the attendees in two batches, which celebration of Bonalu [in June/July], which in Papatoetoe on Monday. The incident tragic incident.” attended the festivities from 5 to 6 pm, is a Telangana festival where Goddess occurred at around 3.40pm on Monday, If you were in the area or saw what and then from 7 to 8pm, on June 6. While Mahakali is worshipped. It is an annual June 8, on Great South Road near Hunters occurred, please email the Counties the highlight of the evening was the festival celebrated in the twin Cities Corner Plaza. Police can now name the Manukau Serious Crash Unit on children performances on movie songs Hyderabad and Secunderabad and other man as Gurmej Singh Lally, aged 87, of [email protected](link sends and Telangana local folk, as always we parts of Telangana state. - TIN Bureau Papatoetoe. e-mail) or call Constable Chris Peet on started the event by paying tributes to the Mr Lally suffered critical injuries in (09) 261 1328. the incident and sadly passed away in “The Police investigation into the crash Middlemore Hospital later on Monday remains ongoing and Mr Lally's death will night. Inspector Kay Lane, Counties be referred to the Coroner,” says Inspector Manukau Road Policing Manager, says Lane. anyone who has information that could - from Counties Manukau Police assist Police enquiries should come

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• Gaurav Sharma n June 3, the need throughout the COVID-19 lockdown Phil Goff, also sent a letter of appreciation Takanini, and a combined total of 10,000 ONew Zealand period.” to the SSSNZ. “I write to commend from other places, during this time. Parliament On the question of why she thought of and thank you for the outstanding We also help the New Zealand Police, adopted a motion moving the motion, Woods said, “During contribution that you have made to Methodist Church and some other social moved by the the lockdown, I was talking to Narinder your community as we unite against organisations, with a weekly distribution Housing Minister Singh, a local leader in the COVID-19.” of over 450 food packets.” Indian community, and he told me of “I was proud to read of the thanking the the work the Sikh community was doing outstanding efforts made by country’s Sikh to help people. I wanted to thank the the SSSNZ in providing meals community for community for their work - it was just and support to thousands their assistance to the society-at-large the kind of act of kindness that our Prime of families – not only across during the COVID-19 lockdown. Minister Jacinda Arden asked of all of us.” Auckland, but to other parts of The motion read, “This house New Zealand too,” he added. congratulate the New Zealand Sikh Thanks and gratitude: NZ Police As reported earlier, all community and the Supreme Sikh Society, Meanwhile, the New Zealand Police has through the lockdown, who have distributed more than 25,000 also appreciated the work done by the volunteers from the Supreme food parcels across New Zealand to assist Supreme Sikh Society (SSSNZ) during Sikh Society of New Zealand more than 100,000 people in their time of the lockdown. Counties-Manukau South (SSSNZ), along with the Police’s Area Commander Dave North Shore Sikh Society Gossip visited the Gurdwara in and Tauranga Sikh Society, Takanini recently and presented distributed more than 1,500 the SSSNZ with a Certificate of bags of groceries, bread and Appreciation for “proactively gifting milk, at various locations essential supplies, especially food for across New Zealand. our most vulnerable people”. Daljit Singh, spokesperson for the SSSNZ, had told then, Proud and outstanding effort: Phil “Overall, we have distributed Goff about 26,500 free food bags On June 8, the Mayor of Auckland, from the Gurudwara at

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Most businesses hours as they were before the lockdown are inter dependent on each other and and there is no more binding of working when one business collapses, it not only from home anymore. It is heartening breaks the chain but also bring morale to see that almost three weeks in a row, down for other businesses. This is going no new case has been reported in New to be a challenging situation for the Zealand and the last active case has also government especially when elections are recovered to declare New Zealand Covid just around the corner. free, as off now. Since there are only few First, the government will need to countries in the world to do this, so it is find a quick fix solution for businesses really a commendable job done by our and industries, so they do not lay off government though the possibility of its of many people from work and a long- rebounding cannot be denied. term plan to stabilise to an otherwise Being Covid free country sounds shaky and crumbling economy. The quite exciting, but there are many strings jolt given by Covid to entire economy attached to it, the biggest one being is so massive that it may take several the businesses and industries being years before it can be stabilised or fixed. completely shaken by the lockdowns. The newly appointed deputy leader of Despite of claiming millions of dollars National Party, Nikki Kaye appeared quite from government in wage subsidies most confident and aggressive in disclosing large businesses are preparing to lay off the National Party’s long-term recovery their employees in name of restructuring. plan for economy which she claims to Some big companies have already started be much robust then what the Labour doing it which include aviation giant Air led government is planning. On Jacinda’s New Zealand, Fletcher Construction, angry reaction to the Warehouse Groups’ Warehouse group, decision to lay off around 1000 workers, and even Auckland Council. 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What is cybersecurity? referred to as the internet), smartphones level, critical infrastructure such as your computer to send spam or crash the In simplest terms, cybersecurity is how and computers, are now a fundamental power plants, hospitals, and financial entire network. Several common types individuals and organisations reduce part of modern life. From online services are secured. of malware include spyware, keyloggers, and subsequently eliminate the risk of a shopping to banking, to emails and true viruses, and worms. cyber attack. social media, to now working from home What are the types of cybersecurity From a company’s perspective, using app like Zoom, Meet or Skype, threats a company faces these days? Ransomware, are the most common What are the functions of cyber world is as much a part of our lives Most commonly, these are as under: form of malware. As depicted in the cybersecurity? now as the real world. • Social engineering – This is a tactic name itself, a Ransomware aims to lock Cyber security’s core function is to That’s why it is increasingly important that attack on confidentiality. It is the and encrypt your computer or device protect the online services we all access, to prevent cyber criminals from getting process of psychologically manipulating data—essentially holding your files either at home or at work, from hack, hold of our accounts, data, and devices. and tricking people into revealing hostage—and then demand a ransom theft and damage. It is also referred Often these cyber attacks are aimed at sensitive information. The attackers can to restore access. Common types of in terms of protecting all our digital interrupting normal business processes, then extort money or sell your data to ransomware include crypto malware, devices, be it computers, tablets, and extorting money, or accessing and your competitors. lockers and scareware. smartphones, from unauthorised destroying sensitive information. Phishing attacks are the most • APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats) access to the vast amounts of personal That’s why cybersecurity is important. common form of social engineering. – This is a tactic that attack on integrity. information we store on these devices, As in today’s connected world, everyone Phishing attacks usually come in the Here, an unauthorized user infiltrates and online. benefits from having installed advanced form of a deceptive email with the goal a network undetected and stays in cyberdefense mechanisms and of tricking the recipient into giving away the network for a long time. The aim Why is cybersecurity important? programs. personal information. of an APT is to steal data, and such a Even before Covid-19 struck, At an individual level, you are • Malware – This is a tactic that attack cyberattack is often found in sensitive cybersecurity was a very important protected against identity theft, and on availability. It refers to software and critical sectors such as national – but sadly often ignored – part of an extortion attempts. At a company that is designed to gain access to your defense, manufacturing, and the finance individual’s and company’s day-to-day level, you are protected against loss of digital devices or network without your industry. functioning. sensitive information and disruption in knowledge. Once inside, the malware This so as the cyber world (commonly normal business flow. At a government can steal your login information, or use

Now to the most important part of this One of the most common ways networks hackers to guess or find and gain access shoulder surfing. article. and users are exposed to malware and to your accounts without your knowledge. 12) Be smart about social media viruses is through emails disguised as 9) Run up-to-date antivirus software Check the privacy controls on your social What can a company do to improve being sent by someone you trust. So don’t A reputable antivirus software application media accounts, and set them so only cybersecurity?/ 13 tips for a company open any such sends. is an important protective measure your friends and family can see your full to improve cybersecurity 5) Use strong passwords against known malicious threats. But account details. As a general rule, don’t To minimize the risks of cyberattacks, This is plain common sense. Always make sure to enable automatic virus put too much personal information on a company – and every individual for select passwords that will be difficult definition updates to ensure maximum your social media accounts. that matter – must follow the following for attackers to guess, and use different protection against the latest threats. 13) Stay informed 13 basic cybersecurity best practices, at passwords for different programs and 10) Keep software up-to-date Finally, always remember, cyber security least. devices. It is best to use long, strong Install software patches so that attackers is constantly evolving, which can make 1) Install a firewall passphrases or passwords that consist of cannot take advantage of known it difficult to stay up to date. Staying A firewall may be able to block malicious at least 16 characters. problems or vulnerabilities. Enable the informed and being cautious online traffic before it can enter a computer or a 6) Only use trusted sites when automatic updates that many operating are two of the best ways to help protect network system. Some device operating providing your personal information systems provide these days. yourself, your networks and devices, and systems already include a firewall. So A good rule of thumb is to check the URL. 11) Be careful when using public wifi your business. it’s advisable to enable and properly If the site includes “https://,” then it’s a It’s good to be careful about what you do configure the firewall as specified in the secure site. If anything else, avoid entering online when you’re using a hotspot or free - All the above information is courtesy device or system owner’s manual. sensitive information like your credit card wifi as these networks are often unsecure. www.cert.govt.nz, www.us-cert.gov, and 2) Implement multi-factor data. Here, you are often at risk of people www.ncsc.gov.uk - TIN Bureau authentication (MFA) 7) Back up your files A MFA uses at least two identity Regularly back up your components to authenticate a user’s network or computer, Top tips for cyber security identity, minimizing the risk of a for extra protection cyberattacker gaining access to an in the event of a cyber account if they know the username and security attacks. If Online security is becoming more important than ever. While there’s no bulletproof way to prevent a cyber attack, here are some easy tips to help you keep your personal information safe and secure. password. you need to wipe your

An example of this is a two-factor device clean due to Back up your data Keep your operating Install antivirus Choose unique Set up two-factor Use creative authentication (2FA), under which a cyberattack, it will system up to date software passwords authentication (2FA) recovery answers you can choose to have a code sent or help to have your generated on your device, like your phone, files stored in a safe, that you can use to authenticate who you separate place. are every time you log in. That way, even 8) Be creative Using an external hard drive Updates often fix vulnerabilities Free online antivirus software Create unique passwords for Choose to get a code sent to Common security answers or a cloud-based service, that attackers can find and use can be fake. Purchase antivirus each account – that way if an another device like your phone like your pets name or your if someone gets access to the account with your account copy your data to another to access your system. It’s an software from a reputable attacker gets hold of one of your when logging in online – it helps school can be easy for an separate location so you can effective way to help keep them company and run it regularly. passwords, they can’t get access stop hackers getting into your attacker to find out. Choose password, if they don’t have your phone recovery questions retrieve it if necessary. out. to all of your other accounts. accounts. novel answers that aren’t necessarily real. to receive the code they can’t get into your When you set up a new Be cautious of free Be smart with Don’t give out Check bank Get a regular accounts. account online, you’re WiFi networks social media personal info statements regularly credit check 3) Be suspicious of unexpected emails often asked to set an As mentioned above, phishing emails answer to few account To report a cyber are currently one of the most prevalent recovery question. security problem, visit risks to the average user. So always be A general advise is www.cert.govt.nz

Be careful using free Wifi and What you post on social media Legitimate-looking emails are Keeping an eye on your bank An annual credit check will alert suspicious of all unexpected emails. to be creative with hot spots - they are untrusted can give cyber criminals very clever at trying to trick us statements could be the first you if someone else is using networks so others could see information that they can use into giving away personal or tip-off that someone has your details to get loans or 4) Don’t open email attachments/links your answers so that what you are doing. against you. Set your privacy so financial information. Stop and accessed your accounts. Ring credit. only friends and family can see check if you know who the email your bank immediately if you from unknown sources these are not easy for your details. is from. see something suspicious. 18 I June 11 - June 17, 2020 Real ESTATE Real estate market confidence shifts due to COVID-19, according to new REINZ report

he REINZ Residential Confidence volumes and the percentage of TReport for April has shown that auctions held – although this isn’t activity in the real estate industry was entirely surprising given the lockdown. extremely subdued due to COVID-19. In Additionally, median days to sell and April $1.051 billion of residential property listings increased and there was a slight was sold across the country, whereas falling in the sales price to valuation during a typical April month we would ratio. However, prices held and, in fact expect to see around $4.358 billion, the country experienced a record median showing the effect that Alert Level 4 price during April,” she continues. lockdown had on the residential property “With some anecdotal evidence that market in New Zealand. May activity is showing some signs of Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive recovery, that would indicate some at REINZ says,“ While confidence is positivity. However, with a few more important for those working in the real months before the banks’ mortgage estate profession, confidence in residential ‘holiday’ period comes to an end, it could property is also closely linked consumer be some time before we see the true spending patterns, borrowing behaviour impact on the market,” points out Norwell. About the Residential Confidence Report and other activities such as individuals’ Meanwhile, the number of properties ability to pay off debt or make investment sold during April dropped to all-time The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) this week launched a decisions. Therefore, we felt it was record lows with just over 1,300 properties new Residential Confidence Report which aims to understand the impact important to start measuring how some of sold during April. Unsurprisingly, sales COVID-19 has had on the housing market and to track how the market is the metrics that impact confidence have volumes dropped steadily over the four recovering. The report, based on weekly activity in the housing market, aims to been performing. weeks, with the last two weeks of the look at the different factors in the market that indicate the level of confidence “Naturally, some of the indicators month seeing just over 200 properties sold seen across the residential real estate profession. It will be issued monthly became quite marked during April, each week. until we have a clearer picture of how the real estate market has responded to including a dramatic drop in sales - All content courtesy REINZ COVID-19. Auckland house sales More property listings bounce back after lockdown expected when wage n Auckland real estate agency is He said prices had not changed Aoptimistic about the property market significantly during lockdown and this in coming months, despite the economic could be expected to hold for the next two subsidy runs out - QV fallout from Covid-19. or three months. Barfoot and Thompson's trading "The median price at $914,000 was data showed sales plummeted during up 1.6 percent on last month and up 7.5 he housing market is teetering on "Sales prices occurring week-on-week lockdown, from around 330 sales a week percent on that in May last year. Tthe edge, with the question being, over the last three or four weeks has pre-Covid-19 to 20 sales a week. "Sales of properties for in excess of how far will it fall, according to Quotable generally been at a slightly lower rate Buyers quickly played catch up, with $750,000 accounted for two thirds of Value Limited. than what we were seeing for those same the agency selling 307 properties last all sales in the month, and the sale of QV said house prices were showing the types of properties prior to lockdown.'' week compared to 245 for the same time properties for in excess of $1 million made first signs of fragility as level 2 lockdown Nagel said QV had assessed it to last year. up nearly a third of all sales," he said. protocols allow for the property market be about 5 percent but the data was Managing director Peter Thompson Thompson said the election in to return to a new normal. inconclusive. said he was cautiously confident about September outcome will also influence The QV House Price Index for May "We don't have a lot of transactions the market in the coming months and the market. showed the average value nationally that we are able to really analyse, to expected increased activity from first "[The election] could slow the market, increased 2.4 percent over the past three really hang our hat and shout out from home buyers given low interest rates. or if it looks like Labour will waltz months, down from 3 percent in April. the roof-tops, but we are very confident "It's just a little too early to tell, but I'm through there will be very little impact." The average value is now sitting at that when we look at the national market very optimistic," he said. (All the above content is courtesy RNZ) $739,539. that there has been a decline of around Thompson said it QV general manager David Nagel said about 5 percent so far over a relatively would be another two a May bounce in sales volumes was likely short period of time over the last five to or three weeks until the the result of pent-up demand from six six weeks.'' state of the market would weeks of lockdown. He said more listings were likely to be clear. "We are now seeing buyers exercising gradually come on stream after the "There's certainly a caution with many expecting greater cushioning effect of the government wage lot of positivity in the volumes of listings to come on stream subsidy ends and bank mortgage holiday market for both vendors later in the year as the full impacts of the periods expire. and purchasers, with the economic downturn start to bite." "Unfortunately, this will be when number of new listings He said a disconnect was developing the full impact of the pandemic will be that are coming on the between buyers and sellers amid reflected on real estate values." market." declining sales volumes. (All the above content is courtesy RNZ) Real ESTATE June 11 - June 17, 2020 I 19 Market slowly resembling normalcy as restrictions ease

s the move to Level 1 comes in May but still slightly below its March Residential Apotentially sooner than expected, peak of $925,000. Auction Sales signs from the market suggest that buyers Barfoot & Thompson Managing Surge Back to and sellers are ready to match pace. New Director Peter Thompson spoke positively life as Numbers data has revealed that both Residential stating that Auckland reaction to the Return and Apartment sales and listings are COVID interruption was in the most slowly starting to climb back up to pre- part “uneventful” and that due to delays, Residential lockdown levels. many sales have yet to complete, "Sales auction activity are taking place but given the extended in Auction rooms Here’s what you need to know: nature of the transfer process, are not yet are showing some showing up in completed sales data, and positive signs prices below their RVs and 3% were the New Listings Suggest Market Is prices are not under pressure.” for the markets future, with reasonably same as their RVs. Returning to Normal Post-Lockdown This was supported by data which buoyant activity in the last week of May It’s also expected that auction numbers The latest sales figures from Auckland's showed that new listings were up quite which had a sales rate of 60% which was will increase significantly in June as largest real estate agency Barfoot & considerably in the post-covid months, well up on the 39% sales rate achieved in restrictions ease and normalcy returns Thompson have given a closer look at how with Barfoot & Thompson receiving 1097 the same time last year. as agents suggest that a level of pent up the effects of the lockdown have impacted new listings in May, compared to just 239 Prices also appear to be holding up demand, built up during the lockdown, is the market, while also giving us a glimpse in April. Stock levels have also remained reasonably well so far, with interest. building from people who wanted or need that the market – and buyers and sellers – resilient, with the agency having a total of co.nz able to match selling prices with to buy a property reasonably quickly and are ready to return to normalcy. 3821 residential properties available for Rating Valuations (RVs) which revealed had the cash available to do so. In terms of sales, the agency sold just sale at the end of May. that exactly two 396 residential properties in May, which Thomson remained hopeful and stated thirds (67%) of For professional mortgage & insurance advice, speak was lower than the 552 it sold in April that it will still be a few months until we the sales in the to our experienced brokers for a free consultation when the country was mainly in Level get a bigger picture on how the market last week of May and no obligation quote today. Our service is completely FREE. Contact the team at: 4 lockdown, and 52% down on the 821 will recover, “it will be another month achieved prices properties it sold in May last year. But before the market settles down and for that were higher Professional Financial Solutions the median selling price was still robust, a firmer indication of the future trading than their RVs, 09 846 9934 or on our website - www.professionalfinancial.co.nz rising from $900,000 in April to $914,000 pattern to emerge.” 30% achieved Ravi Mehta REAL ESTATE

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he International Cricket Council will approve the nearest like-for-like the ball, the umpires will be instructed to may be less experienced umpires on duty T(ICC) has confirmed interim changes replacement. However, the regulation clean the ball before play recommences. at times. This will increase the number of to its playing regulations, which include for COVID-19 replacements will not be • Non-neutral umpires: The requirement unsuccessful appeals per innings for each the ban on the use of saliva to shine applicable in ODIs and T20Is. to appoint neutral match officials will be team to three for Tests and two for the the ball and allowing home umpires • Ban on applying saliva to the ball: temporarily removed from the playing white-ball formats. - TIN Bureau in international series. These were Players will not be permitted to use saliva conditions for all international formats recommended by the Anil Kumble-led to shine the ball. If a player does apply owing to the current logistical challenges Cricket Committee, aimed at mitigating saliva to the ball, the umpires will manage with international travel. The ICC will the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus and the situation with some leniency during be able to appoint locally based match protect the safety of players and match an initial period of adjustment for the officials from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel officials when cricket resumes. players, but subsequent instances will of Match Officials and the Emirates ICC • COVID-19 Replacements: Teams will result in the team receiving a warning. A International Panel of Match Officials. be allowed to replace players displaying team can be issued up to two warnings • Additional DRS reviews: The CEC has symptoms of COVID-19 during a per innings but repeated use of saliva on also confirmed an additional unsuccessful Test match. In line with concussion the ball will result in a 5-run penalty to the DRS review for each team in each innings replacements, the Match Referee batting side. Whenever saliva is applied to of a match, keeping in mind that there World first for Play, active recreation and Investec Super sport at Alert Level 1 Rugby Aotearoa As at 9 June 2020 Alert Level 1 - Prepare Under Alert Level 1 the disease is contained in New Zealand, but COVID-19 is uncontrolled overseas and there is isolated household nvestec Aotearoa will be the first transmission occurring. Iprofessional rugby competition in the world The main controls under Alert Level 1 are border restrictions and managed isolation or quarantine for people entering the country. to have fans return en-masse in the COVID-19 Sport, active recreation and play under Alert Level 1 looks like much like it did pre-COVID-19, with border restrictions. There are era when the competition kicks off in Dunedin no restrictions on businesses and services (including hospitality), no restrictions on gathering, no requirements for physical on Saturday. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has distancing, and no requirements to keep records to enable contact tracing. confirmed there will be no limit on crowd While none of the public health requirements are mandatory – it is important to remain vigilant and continue to practice good numbers when the Highlanders play the hygiene to minimise the risk of community transmission. In Alert Level 1 we should be vigilant in maintaining these good practices, so that we are prepared to quickly move into higher alert levels if we need to. at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, June 13, and the host the at Public health measures and the ‘10 Golden Rules’ Contract tracing Eden Park the following day, Sunday, June 14. Tickets are now available for the two matches 1. If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work, school or socialise. The capacity to undertake rapid contract tracing is critical now. NZR and all five Investec Super Rugby clubs 2. If you have cold or flu-like symptoms, call your doctor or to enable quickly getting on top of and supressing any future healthline. Get tested (https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/ outbreak. At Alert Level 1 record keeping to enable contact tracing would be encouraging fans to use the QR codes about-covid-19/covid-19-testing/). is not a requirement. However, as part of public vigilance it is still encouraged. Contact tracing will be carried out for any probable or displayed at match venues to enable effective 3. Wash your hands. confirmed cases of COVID-19. contact tracing. 4. Sneeze or cough into your elbow and regularly clean shared Responsibility is on the individual to maintain a record of where they Notably, Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa is a surfaces. have been and who they have been in contact with to enable rapid 10-week competition involving New Zealand’s 5. You must self-isolate if you’re told by officials to do so. contact tracing in the event they have contact with an active case. five Investec Super Rugby clubs – the Blues, 6. Stay healthy, work with your GP if you have underlying health Sport, active recreation and play providers do not have to maintain a issues. register of participants but should continue to enable participants to Chiefs, Hurricanes, and Highlanders contact trace by displaying QR codes and signage. It is useful retain – playing each other home and away, There will 7. Keep track of where you’ve been. these good practices if we have to move back up to level 2. 8. Businesses help people track movements by displaying the be two matches every weekend at 7.05pm on QR code. Large Gatherings Saturdays and 3.35pm on Sundays. 9. Stay vigilant. Large events such as sports games or tournaments are able to go This domestic competition was developed ahead. If outbreaks of COVID-19 occur in New Zealand, controls on 10. Be kind to others and be kind to yourself. gatherings could be one of the first responses, as we attempt to with the approval of the Government and in Border restrictions at Alert Level 1 manage the risk without the need to revert to a higher overall alert consultation with Sanzaar after the 2020 Investec level. So, organisers should be aware they may be asked to postpone Super Rugby season was suspended on 15 March Managing the arrival of people into New Zealand remains a or cancel gatherings under the circumstance that a significant fundamental plank of NZ’s COVID-19 response at Alert Level 1. outbreak has occurred or if case numbers increase. Event due to Covid-19 restrictions. - TIN Bureau Requiring managed isolation for all new arrivals and quarantine for all organisers should follow the COVID Code (https://sportnz.org.nz/ active cases is critical. Cabinet considering further advice on border covid-19/sector-advice/events-sector-voluntary-code) to enable restrictions. rapid contact tracing and good hygiene practices.

Considerations Alert Level 1 that apply to all If unwell of Play, Active If you’re unwell you should stay home – don’t go to the gym or to the park to play. You should not participate in physical Recreation activity (or leave home) if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, awaiting a test, or required to self-isolate. and Sport Cleaning and hygiene You should continue basic hygiene measures, like regularly washing and drying your hands with soap and coughing and sneezing into your elbow. Facility providers should continue to regularly clean shared surfaces and to provide hand washing or sanitising facilities. However, there is no requirement to deep clean or sanitise equipment between uses. Contact tracing You should continue to keep track of where you have been exercising and who you were with. Facilities and event organisers should continue to enable contact tracing by displaying their QR codes and signage. Physical distancing While physical distancing is not required you should still consider distancing yourself from people you don’t know if you can. Risky activities While there is no limit to, or on the activities you can undertake, it is important to remember to do so safely. For example, if you’re heading out onto the water, be responsible and follow Maritime NZ guidance (https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/ recreational/). SPORTS Health & BEAUTY June 11 - June 17, 2020 I 21 “Life is short. You might as well live it with really great hair.”

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ever mind the border disputes, one “We shot the movie in a 15-day- effort has generated Nthing, which has always united schedule in a motel in the west coast of lot of traction in the Indian sub-continent is music and Auckland in September last year. With India and cinema. Especially the two neighbours post-production taking few months, we as well, with India and Pakistan. were ready for release in February this many celebrities, And there is recognition of this on year. But then Covid stuck. Now that New actors, and movie both sides. That’s why, Pakistani-origin Zealand is at Alert Level 1, and normalcy personalities from musician Adnan Sami, who became an has returned, we are very happy that both sides of the Indian citizen in 2016, was awarded a our labour of love is the first movie to border sending their Padma Shri by the Indian Government release in New Zealand after the national best wishes,” he said. this year. Similarly, years earlier, in 1998, lockdown,” said Tukkapuram. On the question the great Indian thespian Dilip Kumar Before moving to New Zealand in 2011, of what’s next, the was honoured by Pakistan with the title Tukkapuram was an ad-film maker in Indian-Pakistani of Nishan-e-Imtiaz, the country's highest Hyderabad. Since then he had shot few director-producer civilian award. Punjabi music videos here, directed a duo, is planning to production, informed, “We will start Now, these close cultural ties have short film, and for five years, worked with release the movie in other cities of New principal photography for that very soon, reached the shores of New Zealand as the Apna TV. “That’s where I met Nasir, Zealand, starting with New Plymouth with two actors coming from Andhra. We well, with Mistake..ek galthi, an hour-long and we became close friends. He always where Tukkapuram is based. Then are looking to cast a local talent as the thriller, directed by Santosh Tukkapuram wanted to act and I always wanted to will come the turn of Christchurch, main female lead. Unlike this one, that from Hyderabad and produced by Nasir direct. So one day we decided to make our Wellington, and Hamilton, depending on will be a romantic movie.” Khan from Islamabad, releasing this dreams a reality,” Tukkapuram added. the audience response, they say. “With Mistake..a galthi, we want to weekend in Event Cinemas Westgate, Khan, like Tukkapuram, also moved to “Releasing the movie in Australia and showcase the local movie-making talent Auckland. New Zealand in 2011, and had since then Fiji is also on our radar. And the signs are from our communities. We are sure after Khan, who is a well-known radio jockey acted in a Fiji movie and few TV serials great. Our first show on June 13, is already seeing our movie, people will realise with the local radio station Apna 990 AM, produced by Apna TV. “But this is the first sold out,” said Khan. that making quality Hindi and other is also starring in the film, along with time, I am acting in my home production, On his part, Tukkapuram, who has Indian language movies is a possibility actress Yoshna Singh. and as a main lead. I am happy that our already started work on a local Telugu in New Zealand,” concluded the director- producer duo. New realigned priorities for $4.2 million Ethnic Communities Development Fund

here is $4.2 million a year available Examples of alternative means to stay Tthrough the Ethnic Communities socially connected include but are not Development Fund, with new, realigned limited to: priorities to support ethnic communities • Translation of COVID-19 content for while they navigate the impacts of e-newspapers, newsletters, radio or other COVID-19. The fund is now available ethnic community channels for projects or activities that provide • Educational e-initiatives for young alternative means of staying socially people connected, employment initiatives, and • Costs associated with setting up community resilience and recovery. digital platform and content to support Who can apply communities to come together Any group can apply if your project • Ethnic community webinars that supports: support social inclusion, COVID-19 • alternative means for ethnic messaging, health and well-being online communities to stay socially connected; activities. and Examples of community resilience and • community employment initiatives; and recovery initiatives include but are not • community resilience and recovery limited to: Our definition of ethnic communities • Information campaigns includes migrants, former refugees, • Welfare and well-being projects/ long-term settlers, and those born initiatives in New Zealand who identify their • Ethnic Business Support and Advice ethnicity as: • Volunteer expenses – coordinator • African salary, administration costs, resources • Asian (e.g. personal protective equipment) • Continental European and volunteer reimbursement (e.g. • Latin American petrol vouchers). Specialist expenses • Middle Eastern (community-based counsellor, budget Groups with legal status (includes trusts advisor, health nurse/social worker, small and incorporated societies) can apply for business advisor). over $10,000. Groups without legal status • Operational expenses – e.g. rent, power, can apply for up to $10,000. phone What's On? June 11 - June 17, 2020 I 23

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