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Otago Daily Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Hollands named CEO
Former Black Sticks player Michelle Hollands has been appointed chief executive of Hockey New Zealand. Hollands (nee Turner) earned 99 caps for the Black Sticks and played at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the Hockey World Cup. She has spent the past two decades as a business owner as well as holding executive leadership roles across the sport, commercial and regional development sectors, and has worked with several New Zealand sports organisations as a consultant. Hollands replaces former chief executive Anthony Crummy, who stood down in March to prioritise his health after dealing with the ongoing symptoms of a head injury. — Allied Media
Courier-Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
AFL golfers Jaxon Prior and Oliver Hollands take on Jon Ralph in Code Sports Classic
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL News. Followed categories will be added to My News. It was a throwaway comment from Essendon's Jaxon Prior that perfectly captured the golfing form during the inaugural Code Sports Classic. 'I think you'd find there are a lot of people, especially other AFL players, that can do exactly what we're doing right now – which is hacking it around.' The three-hole competition was held for the first time at Spring Valley Golf Club, starring Prior, Carlton youngster Ollie Hollands and Code Sports footy reporter Jon Ralph. WATCH THE FULL CODE SPORTS CLASSIC VIDEO AT CODE SPORTS AFL journalist Jon Ralph with Bomber Jaxon Prior and Carlton's Oliver Hollands at the Code Sports Classic. Picture: Jason Edwards Hollands is one of the AFL's best golfers, slotting in at No.3 of Code Sports top 50 list, while Prior rounds out the top 10. But while there were thrilling moments, like a converted eagle, that showed signs of a future golfing career, there were also others, like one player chipping the ball directly into his cart, that proved footy was the right choice. 'We didn't pay, but we're getting our money's worth for the amount of shots we're having,' the player said after hitting his cart. 'Can I go home?' WATCH THE FULL CODE SPORTS CLASSIC VIDEO AT CODE SPORTS But not long after conceding the par 4 hole to Ralph, the footy star teed off on the par 5 with a stunning 270m drive. REVEALED: SEE THE TOP 50 AFL GOLFERS BY HANDICAP X SUBSCRIBER ONLY He then followed it up with a gorgeous iron shot that landed the ball within 10 feet, and then he promptly nailed the putt to secure an eagle and send the competition to overtime. Hollands and Prior are used to playing in front of 80,000 screaming fans at the MCG, but it was a different nerves-inducing experience at the course. It was watching a six-foot putt by Ralph on the sudden-death hole, which would have seen him win the inaugural Code Sports Classic. Highlights from the Code Sports Classic - Hollands (0.9 handicap) reveals he is the best golfer in his family; ahead of Elijah (6 handicap) and his dad Ben (2 handicap) - Prior says Sam Durham, who plays off an 8 handicap, could be a scratch golfer - Hollands accuses Mitch McGovern of being a much better player than his suggested handicap of 14 - Prior's handicap (currently 3.9) got down to 3 as his personal best - Hollands says Jack Silvagni "is a bit wayward, hits a very long ball. It sort of goes right, goes left, not very straight".
7NEWS
22-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Carlton's Elijah Hollands takes indefinite leave for the second time in 2025 season
Carlton forward Elijah Hollands has taken indefinite leave for personal issues for the second time this year. The 23-year-old first took a break two days before the Blues' AFL season opener in March, telling teammates in an emotional mid-week address. He returned to the side for the 82-point win over North Melbourne on Good Friday then racked up 25 disposals and a goal in a win over Geelong the following week. Hollands has played every game since but has now sidelined himself for the foreseeable future, beginning with this Saturday's home game against the GWS Giants. Carlton have offered their 'full support' Hollands and will give him as much time away from the AFL program as he needs. 'Our support for Elijah remains ongoing, with the focus being on what is in the best interests of his personal health and wellbeing,' football boss Brad Lloyd said. 'As we know the journey is certainly not linear when it comes to this space, and as a club we will ensure Elijah is given all the time, care and support he needs.' The older brother of Blues teammate Ollie, Hollands was praised by the club for being open about his issues before the season. 'We applaud Elijah for having the courage to come forward and ask for help, and we will continue to work with him to ensure he gets all the support he needs,' Lloyd said at the time. 'While Elijah has been engaged with the football program, quite rightly it is our care for him as a person which matters most, so this period of leave will allow him to focus on himself and he will be afforded as much time as he needs to do that. Elijah's level of involvement within the football program during this period will be worked through at the appropriate time, however that certainly sits secondary to Elijah's wellbeing — which is our number one priority. 'We would once again like to acknowledge Elijah for his willingness to come to us for support, and we will certainly continue to provide him with that support through this next period.' Hollands was in good spirits in post-match interviews after his return to the team. 'It definitely gives me a different perspective on it now,' he told Fox Sports after the win over St Kilda in Spud's Game, dedicated to the late great Danny Frawley and mental health awareness. 'I didn't really know much about it and then it just smacks you between the face. 'It's such a great game and one that I'm really proud to be a part of, it sends a great message and it's great that we can honour Spud with this match.'
The Age
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
McKay's perfect strike seals Carlton's gutsy victory over St Kilda
'It's really important to talk about [mental health] with your friends. A problem shared is a problem halved. 'Your health and wellbeing is critical, so nights like tonight are really special and the more we can talk about it, the better.' Another Blue, Elijah Hollands, also took personal leave during the season to address his mental health, so this was a Spud's Game like no other for Carlton. Hollands, too, was playing his fourth senior match since returning from his sabbatical. 'It definitely gives me a different perspective on it now,' Hollands said. 'I didn't really know much about it, and then it sort of just smacks you between the face, but it's such a great game, and one that I'm really proud to be a part of. It sends a great message, so it's great that we're able to honour 'Spud' with this match.' There was a narrative five weeks ago that De Koning should not only choose to leave the Blues for significantly more money at St Kilda but also because the Saints' future was brighter. The much-hyped Blues had shockingly lost their first four games, whereas Ross Lyon's St Kilda upset Geelong then beat Richmond before travelling to Adelaide and doing the same to the Power in an impressive three-week stretch. In a reactionary industry obsessed with player movement, this was the perfect fodder for one of the biggest stories of 2025. The Saints also entered the round nine clash with Carlton fresh from a 61-point shellacking of Fremantle, and jumped the Blues with three of the first four goals on Friday night. However, Carlton never trailed once they rattled off six of the next seven goals to charge 24 points ahead midway through the second term. It came off the back of the type of clearance and contested possession dominance they were known for at their best under Michael Voss. St Kilda ended any thoughts of a landslide triumph for the Blues with a spirited end to the first half, and they sliced their deficit to single digits multiple times after half-time without going further. Carlton lost defender Mitch McGovern (chest) before quarter-time, then watched as Lachie Cowan (hamstring tightness), Blake Acres (right shoulder) and Nick Haynes (neck) all left the field in the second term. Cowan did not return, meaning the Blues had to desperately hang on with one fewer player on the bench. Beyond McKay, they had heroes in backmen Haynes (seven intercept marks) and Jack Silvagni (four) – who combined for 19 intercept possessions – while captain Patrick Cripps won nine of his 26 disposals in the fourth quarter, to go with match-highs of 15 contested possessions, eight clearances and 10 tackles. Charlie Curnow, defended by Callum Wilkie, matched McKay with three goals, but none after the third-minute mark of the second term. Star Saint Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera led all players with 30 disposals, including 23 kicks, and briefly exited the match because of a foot issue before delivering another standout performance. Securing Wanganeen-Milera's signature is St Kilda's other major list management priority, with both South Australian clubs keen to lure him back home. Dual club champion Jack Sinclair (26) was also a good performer for the Saints. Sinclair's instinctual effort to rove a Rowan Marshall tap and blast through a close-range goal early in the last quarter dragged his side within eight points, but this latest loss tumbles St Kilda below Carlton into 11th place – and they could finish the round even lower. De Koning (21, eight clearances, 36 hitouts) shaded his potential future ruck partner Marshall (19, four, 33) across the night, but both had their moments. 'We just couldn't quite gain the ascendancy,' Lyon said. 'They were on top around clearances early [after] we started OK, but ... ultimately, they were able to take opportunities a bit more easily than we were. 'I thought we never gave up … and there were some good lessons for [young players Darcy] Wilson, [Hugo] Garcia and [Hugh] Boxshall that we need to learn, and learn pretty quick.' Loading The Blues are back on the fringes of the top eight after their horror opening month, and coach Voss was proud of how hard his players fought, as well as Lord's and McKay's clutch goals in the final quarter. 'It's been a long time [since] we had a win like that,' Voss said. 'It didn't have a lot of brilliance in it; it had some brilliant moments, but it largely took a grind and [we had to] get in the trenches, fight our way out of it, hang in for as long as we possibly could, and then just wait for our moments. 'When it was needed, we had a group stand up. '
The Independent
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Four ways to invest in property without becoming a landlord
SPONSORED BY TRADING 212 The Independent Money channel is brought to you by Trading 212. The appeal of managing your own buy-to-let portfolio has been hit in recent years with increased taxes and restrictions on reliefs that have dented landlord profits, as well as increased regulations. The Renters' Rights Bill currently going through Parliament will also introduce tougher requirements to evict renters and limit mid-contract rent rises. All this is driving many landlords to exit buy-to-let. But the returns from property can still be attractive, especially compared with volatile stock markets. Luckily, there are ways to invest in property without the added responsibilities and headaches of being a landlord. Here is what you need to know - with plenty of options to start smaller than having enough for a full house deposit. From housebuilders such as Persimmon to property websites such as Rightmove, there are plenty of listed companies on the London Stock Exchange in the housing sector that you could put money into. You would then share in their success if the share price grows and if they pay dividends. Of course, you will also lose money if their share price drops. There are extra responsibilities with shares though. You will need to build a diversified portfolio across different sectors so that you don't lose all your money if the property sector crashes. There may also be fees to pay for holding your shares on an investment platform, which can eat into your returns. Property funds If you don't have the time or confidence to research shares, you can get exposure to the property market through property funds. These are run by fund managers who will build a diversified portfolio typically invested in commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, industrial units or shopping centres – rather than housing. Some will either invest across a mix of property sectors, others special in a narrow part of the market or a particular region. Jason Hollands, managing director of investment platform Bestinvest, said: 'Physical property funds offer investors diversification beyond equities and bonds and a stream of rental income can be useful for those who are retired. 'With many people already having significant exposure to residential property through their own home and mortgage, investing in a commercial property funds provides a slightly different dimension. Here they can benefit from the security of long leases by business tenants and accompanying rental income.' When choosing a property fund, Hollands said the quality of the tenants and the length of their unexpired leases - the longer the better - low vacancy rates and the exposure to attractive locations are important considerations over portfolio resilience. One big risk though is that property is an illiquid asset so you cannot sell in a hurry in the way you could decide to ditch some shares. Hollands added: 'A fund can't part-sell an office block or warehouse it owns and in times of uncertainty this may be difficult to achieve at a reasonable price. Open ended property funds have therefore experienced periods in the past when they have had to suspend dealing – the ability for investors to take their cash out – when large numbers of investors want to take their cash out at the same time. 'Even in stable times, such funds have to hold significant cash balances to address day to day demands for possible withdrawals which can water down returns.' There are also investment funds and exchange traded funds that invest in property stocks. Both types of property fund will have manager and platform fees to consider. An alternative to property funds are real estate investment trusts (REITs). This is a type of investment trust - backing a mix of commercial properties - that is listed on a stock exchange. Rather than your money going directly into properties, you are purchasing a share in the trust and share in the ups - as well as the downs - of its share price and market performance. Many REITs also pay regular and attractive dividends, often quarterly. Nick Britton, research director of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), said: 'Being a landlord isn't for passive income – you will find yourself running a property business, grappling with complex tax, legal and regulatory requirements. By contrast, investing in a REIT is as easy as buying any other share. 'A particular perk is that REITs are very tax-efficient – there is no tax to be paid by the REIT itself, so if you hold REIT shares in an ISA or pension you'll effectively receive rental profits tax-free. 'Although you can sell the shares at any time, REITs should still be seen as a long-term investment. Their share prices will fluctuate and when the property market is in the doldrums, this will be reflected in the prices. You need to be patient and ideally take a five to 10 year view.' Property funds and shares can be held in an ISA, so any returns can be taken tax-free, unlike direct rental income. Peer-to-peer lending You could also fund buy-to-let or development loans directly through peer-to-peer lending platforms such as Kuflink and LandlordInvest. These can offer double digit returns for funding landlords or developers directly. However it can also be more risky and you need to check the P2P lending platform is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Risks include borrowers falling into arrears and even defaulting, potentially leaving you with nothing. There is also no Financial Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection if a platform goes bust. There are also platforms such as TAB Property that provide fractional ownership of assets such as hotels and office spaces, as well as residential property. Any returns earned from a property's income will be paid in proportion to your stake. Duncan Kreeger, chief executive of TAB Property, said: 'Fractional ownership now allows investors to enter high-grade real estate markets without the usual high minimum investment thresholds. This approach diversifies exposure and mitigates the risk of putting all your eggs in one basket. 'For anyone considering this type of diversification, my advice is to start with a clear investment plan. Determine your investment horizon and desired returns. Look for platforms offering access to diverse asset classes and conduct thorough research on each opportunity. 'Understand the terms, risks, and potential rewards associated with your chosen investments.' When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
