Archive for March, 2010

NZ Wine: Don’t Let All NZ Wines Become Mere Commodities

There’s a new option for those wanting to put their residential property on the market - generally known as ‘permanent home swapping’ - the new option reflects a popular international trend which has filled a gap for those home owners looking for a different approach to finding a new home.
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Residential Investment: Permanent House Swapping Option For NZ

There’s a new option for those wanting to put their residential property on the market - generally known as ‘permanent home swapping’ - the new option reflects a popular international trend which has filled a gap for those home owners looking for a different approach to finding a new home.
The model works according to this […]

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Religion: No Health Benefits From Religion?

A new study has turned earlier claims that being religious was good for your health on their head. The new research says when it comes to heart disease and clogged arteries, attending religious services or having spiritual experiences may not protect against heart attacks and strokes. A two-year study found neither the rate of heart […]

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NZ Housing Market: More Home Buyers Using Escape Clauses

Buyer interest is high but commitment is low in what’s looking like a gloomy property market. First National says across the market there is a reticence to commit to paper and those who do are increasingly using escape clauses to get out of agreements. The company says “buyers are not only doing their homework well […]

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Wine Review: Do NZ Wines Age Well?

Last issue I wrote about the initial stages of Pinot Noir 2010. To update you can I share some further learnings. First, I was encouraged so many NZ Pinot Noirs from older vintages are standing up so well. Second, it was made very clear we are benefiting from the move to screw cap by […]

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