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24 Tuesday [Edition datE] <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

WESTERN NEWS<br />

residential groWth<br />

set to continue in the west<br />

The residential population of Christchurch’s western suburbs<br />

has grown significantly since the Canterbury earthquakes of<br />

2010 and 2011, and that growth looks set to continue for<br />

some time.<br />

A number of subdivisions have already been developed across<br />

the area in response to that growth, with more coming on<br />

stream over the next few years.<br />

One new one being developed is an extension to the existing<br />

Country Palms subdivision in Halswell, which was established<br />

prior to the earthquakes by development company Suburban<br />

Estates.<br />

“That one was well received and sold quickly,” company manager<br />

Tracey Watson says.<br />

“The new development is smaller, with 100 lots. The first stage,<br />

comprising 33 lots, has just been released, with the remainder<br />

to be released over the next couple of years.”<br />

Section sizes range from 400sqm to 700sqm, with access<br />

through the existing Country Palms development.<br />

“The subdivision has access to good infrastructure, with the<br />

opportunity to have access to Halswell Junction Road, and<br />

there are good facilities all within a kilometre,” Ms Watson<br />

says.<br />

A newcomer to the Christchurch market, Avanda Group, is<br />

developing a site at 197 Halswell Junction Road. Planning and<br />

design work has started and civil engineering work will get<br />

underway once designs are finalised, marketing manager Sarah<br />

Davidson says.<br />

The existing plan for the development includes 197 lots, with<br />

section sizes ranging from 300sqm to 650sqm.<br />

“There is an allowance within the plan for a small number of<br />

integrated housing lots, should the demand for such products<br />

develop over the course of the sales programme,” Ms Davidson<br />

says.<br />

She says Avanda has spent a number of months speaking to<br />

active parties in the market, and listening to what purchasers<br />

want.<br />

“This information has been at the forefront of our decision<br />

making. We are in the process of appointing a local urban<br />

design and landscape architect team to assist in the design of<br />

the layout and the treatment of outdoor spaces to make 197<br />

Halswell Junction Road a welcoming community,” Ms Davidson<br />

says.<br />

“Avanda chose to develop in Halswell as it is a growing and<br />

popular community that we wanted to be part of. There is a<br />

demand for good-sized sections in the area.<br />

“We hope this will be the first of many developments in<br />

Christchurch for Avanda.”<br />

Several other subdivisions in the area have had council consent.<br />

There are 205 lots over three subdivisions in Awatea Rd, Carrs<br />

Rd and Halswell Junction Rd.<br />

A further 634 lots across four sub divisions in Sutherlands Rd,<br />

Halswell Junction Rd, and Milns Rd are currently subject to a<br />

subdivision consent application.<br />

Wicked, elaborate and elegant costumes<br />

hero, western gunslinger or princess<br />

customers choose a costume helping<br />

there will be a costume for you. They<br />

those unsure about what to wear.<br />

have a tremendous array of get-ups Whether it is a themed dinner gathering,<br />

ideal for Halloween, murder mystery<br />

birthday party, or other fun event Amber<br />

evenings, steampunk, Victorian, rock ‘n<br />

has a good range of adult size costumes;<br />

roll, superheroes, Disney and movies,<br />

all hired at better than competitive<br />

uniforms, pirates, a blast from the past,<br />

prices with no add-ons.<br />

time travel or period related. All decades<br />

of the 20th century are covered with<br />

It is not surprising Amber has had<br />

their 1920s Great Gatsby range perhaps<br />

huge response from existing and new<br />

the largest in town.<br />

customers who have been delighted by<br />

Cottage Costume Hire is at 36 Halswell<br />

her enthusiasm and keenness to help.<br />

“We have some wicked medieval styles,”<br />

Junction Road.<br />

advises Amber Black who recently took<br />

Many travel from across Christchurch to<br />

over Cottage Costume Hire.<br />

hire an outfit at Cottage Costume Hire.<br />

Amber was looking for a change of<br />

“I’ve had lots of positive feedback<br />

direction when the opportunity to which is cool,” says Amber who adds<br />

purchase the business came available.<br />

that Halswell has proven to be a great<br />

Fancy dress events are fun and great<br />

She thought it would be enjoyable so<br />

location for the business.<br />

icebreakers for a party though deciding<br />

took the plunge, with no regrets.<br />

Cottage Costume Hire is located at<br />

what to wear can be a challenge.<br />

“It’s great and loads of fun,” says Amber 36 Halswell Junction Road. It is open<br />

Finding a suitable outfit for a given topic<br />

who admits to having been challenged<br />

Wednesdays - Fridays 1-6pm; Thursdays<br />

or event, is easily sorted at Cottage<br />

at times, learning and familiarising<br />

1-8pm and Saturdays 10–2pm, or by<br />

Costume Hire where there are around<br />

herself with the costumes typical of<br />

appointment by calling 021 478 363.<br />

2,000 costumes.<br />

periods and certain movies.<br />

For information and costume ideas<br />

Whether you imagine yourself as a super<br />

Amber, who has a background in retail<br />

check out www.cottagecostumehire.<br />

and customer service, enjoys helping<br />

co.nz or their Facebook page.<br />

Cottage Costume Hire has around 2,000<br />

costumes for hire.<br />

www.cottagecostumehire.co.nz<br />

36 Halswell Junction Rd, Christchurch.<br />

Ph: 021 478 363

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