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web ID AD12988
web ID AD13014
E D I T I O N 5 7
Divided 1920s bungalow currently
rented out as 1 x 1 & 1 x 2 brm dwelling
and a gge/studio with bathroom.
Total income $995 per wk.
Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925
Location & potential with this 4 bedroom
plus 2 bthrm home. Investment or
project for the future.
Johnny Trifunovich 021 143 3342
Anne Duncan 021 996 426
Mod 2brm home + free standing self
contained studio both with cathedral
ceilings & fully insulated providing
options for use.
Joe OSullivan 0279 154 781
Anne Duncan 021 996 426
81 Mt Albert Rd: for sale for the rst time in over 65 years
City Fringe FLYER
EDITION 59
web ID AD12990
Prime location in the Golden Triangle
with 4 brms, 2 bthrms, family rm plus
study/dining.
Anne Duncan 021 996 426
Emma Duncan 021 845 347
E
VER stopped to wonder where
wed all be if it werent for the
legion of volunteers who help to
make life worth living?
Just think of it the folk who coach
the kids sports teams, knock on
doors for worthy organisations like
Plunket and the Heart Foundation,
lend a hand at charity opshops, raise
thousands at garage sales or gala
days for hospice or the SPCA...how
fantastic that people should be so
willing to give their time. They are
our true local heroes.
Anne Duncan Real Estate has
decided its time to recognise those
who go out of their way to help
others. To mark its 10th year of
business, the company is looking to
nd our most seless community
volunteers and we need your help
to identify them.
The agency, a big local contributor
to charities and community groups,
is backing the search with a range
of treats, including a winter holiday
in the sun for the most deserving
volunteer (and partner). As well, the
company has committed itself to a
night-out at dinner for a tier of other
local nominees.
Its our 10th birthday as a local
business in August and, to mark
that occasion and acknowledge the
support we have been given, we want
to recognise the great people who do
such terric voluntary work in our
community, says Anne Duncan.
There are literally thousands of
people out there who go well beyond
the call of duty, and we hope that
by shining a light on some we will
bring a greater awareness and
appreciation of their great role.
Alice Wylie, one of Mt Alberts
most distinguished citizens and a
seless servant to the community,
has agreed to join Anne Duncan in
selecting the outstanding nominees.
Nominations can of course be made
on behalf of traditional volunteers
like those who give time over many
years in the school or sports club
lunchroom, collecting for charity,
helping the CAB or Cancer Society
and coaching at club or school.
But the agency also hopes to draw
out some of those who are ying
Danna hands over the keys of
a 65-year-old family treasure
D
ANNA Martinovich is parting
company with the old friend
she rst met more than 65 years
ago. The companion, warm,
stylish and grand, came into her
life in 1948 and they became just
as close when they re-sealed the
bond after a 30-year absence.
Dannas lifelong friend is the
classic post-war home at 81 Mt
Albert Rd that her mum and dad,
Doma and Bartul Martinovich,
built for the family in 1948.
The couple migrated to New
Zealand from Croatia early last
century and were successful in
business, establishing a Federal
St boarding house and running
it with the help of their eight
children.
Danna today remembers her
teenage years working hard as
a cleaner, washer and ironer at
Federal St, and she stayed with her
mum and dad for a year or so soon
after the Mt Albert Rd home was
built. She quickly grew to love the
home.
But then she was off to the
United States to visit cousins, a
real adventure in an era without
jet planes. Initially the visit was for
just a few months, but Danna liked
what she found in San Francisco
and, while she returned to see her
parents every two or three years,
it would be 30 years before she
came home for good.
By then Doma and Bartul had
passed away, and Danna moved in
with her younger sister Fleur, who
she had spent a couple of years
with in the US.
The two sisters loved their time
together in the grand old home
with a huge section spreading
up the side of the mountain and
wonderful elevated views to the
city.
But Fleurs death last year meant
Danna, now aged 94, couldnt
manage to care for herself and
shes now moved to a rest home
where she happily keeps everyone
on their toes with her lively and
spirited personality.
Senior sales consultant John
Covich is marketing the property
(its got a wonderful feel) and
says of Danna, Shes as sharp as a
tack and great fun.
Meanwhile, the house that
became a huge part of her life
will carry on giving pleasure to
new owners after 65 years in the
Martinovich family.
The property was drawing
strong interest as this edition of
City Fringe Flyer went to press and
was due to go to auction on May
14, unless it sells prior.
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746 New North Road,
Mt Albert, Auckland
Ph 09 846 9470
www.anneduncan.co.nz
HOW TO REACH US
THINKING OF SELLING?
For an obligation-free appraisal of your
home, ll out this slip and drop/post it into
our ofces: 746 New North Rd (opposite
Rocket Park). Well make contact after that.
Your name
Address
Phone
What best describes your
position? (tick)
Keen to sell now/soon
Need appraisal before
making up my mind
Simply interested in what
my house is worth
1/19 Owairaka Ave, Mt Albert
Anne & Emma Duncan
$495,000
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10/27 Nikau St, New Lynn
Julia Rust
$555,000
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1/42 Kitenui Ave, Mt Albert
Jamie Morrison
$573,000
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4/1 Arran St, Avondale
Greg Whitta
$615,000
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6 Douglas Ave
Mt Albert
John Covich
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2/25 Seaview Tce, Mt Albert
Anne Duncan
$591,000
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13/697 New North Rd
Wendy Keats
$360,000
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15 Thomas Ave, Mt Albert
Kerry Glengarry
$972,000
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49 Fontenoy St, Mt Albert
Anne Duncan
Vincent Barnao
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75 Woodward Rd, Mt Albert
Greg Whitta
$865,000
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Vincent Barnao
021 275 8925
Gary Agnew
021 960 533
Jamie Morrison
021 684 400
Emma Duncan
021 845 347
Wendy Keats
021 216 7332
Kerry Glengarry
021 977 670
Julia Rust
021 489 169
Theo Thrasy
021 0277 6517
Joe OSullivan
0279 154 781
Sarah Williams
021 428 343
Greg Whitta
021 992 612
John Covich
021 946 933
Anne Duncan
021 996 426
Tony Whyte
021 896 425
Rentals
Mo Li
021 171 6366
Johnny Trifunovich
021 143 3342
Shane Ryder
0274 222 585
Rentals
Des Ryder
0274 222 334
Rentals
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web ID AD12989
web ID AD12977
web ID AD13016
web ID AD13000
Stylish 2 level top apartment with great
views of the city & harbour. ACC resource
consent & Body Corp approval to build
11m2 deck off brm.
Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925
Anne Duncan 021 996 426
Large 7 brm, 3 level home on 908m2 with
huge potential. Collecting sizeable rent.
Julia Rust 21 489 169
Gary Agnew 021 960 533
Renovated 3brm home with sweeping
views to Waitakere ranges & easy
access to city.
Jamie Morrison 021 684 400
1980s brick/cedar 6 brm, 4 bthrm with
dbl gge and off st parking for 4 cars.
Walk to UNITEC, shops, train & bus.
Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925
web ID AD13011
Redecorated 3brms, garaging plus loads
of off-st parking on fully fenced 675m2.
Wendy Keats 021 2167 332
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81 Mt Albert Rd MT ALBERT
First time offered to the market this 1940s classic 3
bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow on 1634m2 is brimming
with potential. Commanding an engrossing view, ready
for its new owner to assist in making it the showcase it
was originally and will be again.
John Covich 021 946 933
AUCTION
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Anne Duncan Auction Centre, 746 New North Rd
web ID AD13009
AUCTION
30 Stanton Tce LYNFIELD
Elevated with fantastic views of bushland & the Manukau
harbour. Formal lounge, dining room, family room, study
and home theatre room you are spoilt for choice. This
home you denitely dont want to miss out on.
Johnny Trifunovich 021 143 3342
Wendy Keats 021 2167 332
AUCTION
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Anne Duncan Auction Centre, 746 New North Rd
web ID AD13012
AUCTION
5A Preston Ave MT ALBERT
Entertain all year round in this 3brm, plus study
character bungalow, with great in/outdoor ow onto deck
& landscaped yard. Location is hard to beat with access
to transport m/ways & city.
Emma Duncan 021 845 347
Jamie Morrison 021 684 400
AUCTION
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Anne Duncan Auction Centre, 746 New North Rd
web ID AD13010
AUCTION
140E Canal Rd AVONDALE
North facing, immaculately presented 3 bedroom home
is freshly painted with new carpets. Just move in and
enjoy, with opportunity to further add value. Indoor/
outdoor ow onto a private courtyard & grounds. A rare
nd at this price point.
Jamie Morrison 021 684 400
AUCTION
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Anne Duncan Auction Centre, 746 New North Rd
web ID AD13013
AUCTION
20A Haig Ave MT ROSKILL
This modern single level townhouse is easy to enjoy.
Spacious, sunny north facing aspect with double internal
garage, fully fenced and private with its own right of way.
Just move on in!
Anne Duncan 021 996 426
Emma Duncan 021 845 347
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Anne Duncan Auction Centre, 746 New North Rd
web ID AD13008
AUCTION
3 Evergreen Rise NEW LYNN
Design award 1995 fully fenced home located in an up
and coming suburb, close to schools trains, transport
and malls Come and view this 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
multi living home.
Wendy Keats 021 2167 332
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Anne Duncan Auction Centre, 746 New North Rd
web ID AD13017
AUCTION
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination (Oscar Wilde)
T
HE Great Auckland Bed Race
in the Auckland Domain last
month was an outstanding success,
with around $50,000 raised for
charity. It was a fantastic effort for
a fun charity event in just its second
year.
Anne Duncan Real Estate put its
corporate weight behind the day
and staff contributed a portion of
sales commission for the month to
help the Hospice movement benet
by several thousand dollars.
The team including Anne Duncan
consultant Jamie Morrison at
the helm won the award for most
funds raised (more than $20,000)
and Jamies efforts in supporting
the cause brought him a special
contribution award.
Planning has already started
for next years event and the
organisers are keen to hear from
schools, businesses, sports groups
and other organisations who want
to get involved.
A chat with
Damian Sheridan
What would others say about
you? The less said the better
probably, but I would like to
think they say Im easy going and
considerate of others.
Virtues and vices? To always try
and help others and nagging
my wife Elaine about always
having to help others.
What brightens your day?
Waking up is always bonus. My
little nephew Darragh never fails
to put a huge smile on my face.
What really annoys you?
Laziness and tardiness.
The thing youve always wanted
to do? Play the guitar. Elaine
bought me one. I just havent
got into it yet - probably down to
laziness. Oh!! Thats one of my
dislikes...next question please!
A lesson youve learned
about life? Always observe
and consider before making a
judgment.
Who inspires you? I look close
to home for inspiration. My
sister-in-law Maria has raised a
beautiful daughter, runs her own
business, owns her own home -
all of this achieved on her own.
She is ghting a serious illness
but still has the most positive
outlook and is always helping
others. Now thats inspiring.
Who would you get to share
your dream dinner table? David
Attenborough, Stephen Fry and
Keith Richards.
My favourite. food: ham, egg
and chips; tipple: anything wet
with a good alcohol content; TV
programme: anything on wild
life, and Breaking Bad; movie:
Pulp Fiction;
Damian Sheridan, a proud
second generation Irishman
born in England, arrived in NZ in
2011 and is inspections manager
with the Anne Duncan property
management team.
Charities were boosted by around $50,000 in last months Auckland Bed Race
E D I T I O N 5 7
City Fringe FLYER
SEARCHING FOR LOCAL HEROES
beneath the radar, like the teenager
who mows the lawns of his elderly
neighbours, or the hospice volunteer
who also ts in meals-on-wheels
duty and dance tuition.
Really, we want to hear about
people who deserve greater
recognition, says Anne. Many of us
do what we can to help others, but
were looking to unearth people who
go a bit further than that the people
who have dedicated great parts of
their life to unselshly improving
their community and its people.
To be considered, those nominated
must live in the Anne Duncan Real
Estate heartland essentially
Mt Albert, Waterview, Avondale,
New Windsor, Pt Chevalier,
Owairaka, Sandringham, St Lukes,
Morningside, Western Springs and
Kingsland.
Nominations must be received at
the Anne Duncan ofces by June
18, preferably by email to: sales@
anneduncan.co.nz with volunteers
in the subject line. The phone
numbers and addresses of the
nominator and the nominee must
be included, along with a detailed
outline of the scope of voluntary work
undertaken.
Alternatively, a nominator can use
the coupon above, attach it to a
sheet outlining the voluntary service
and either post it to the Anne Duncan
ofces (746 New North Rd, Mt Albert,
Auckland 1025), or drop it in.
Results will be announced in the
July edition of City Fringe Flyer, and
on the company website:
www.anneduncan.co.nz
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To nominate a volunteer, email details to sales@anneduncan.co.nz or ll out this
form and post or drop it into the Anne Duncan ofces at 746 New North Rd, Mt
Albert 1025. Nominees must live local and nominations must be received by
June 18. The judges decisions will be nal.
Your name & phone number:
The details of the person youre nominating:
Their name & phone number:
Their address:
Please attach a note outlying the nominees voluntary service to the local community
A
S Auckland City valuers begin
their countdown to the three-
yearly assessment of capital values,
the wider Mt Albert area is certain to
show a big jump over 2011 levels.
The CVs are used to set rates and will
be revealed to home-owners later in
the year, based on values assessed
on July 1.
Latest statistics from QV suggest
Mt Albert values are up on average
around 36 per cent over the July 2011
capital values putting the suburb
in the top bracket of Auckland
performers. Other big local movers
are New Windsor, Waterview and
Kingsland, all up by more than 45 %.
Values in Blockhouse Bay,
Morningside, Avondale, Mt Roskill,
and Sandringham have risen on
average by between 30 and 40 per
cent in the same period.
An increase in CV doesnt directly
relate to a rise in rates. But a new
capital value that represents an
above-average rise for Auckland
will probably carry with it a more
expensive rate demand. Conversely,
someone with a property showing a
lower-than-average rise in capital
value may pay a little less in rates
next year.
A
NNE Duncan Real Estate is
celebrating its 10th birthday with
a makeover to take it into its next
decade.
The company headquarters at the
corner of New North Rd and Alberton
Ave have been given a facelift, with a
bright new paint job - part of a fresh
design to the brand of one of the
citys most successful local agencies.
As Anne Duncan says, August
marks our 10th year in business and
we thought itd be great to have a
bright new look to begin the next 10
years of our life.