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Southbridge breaks 32 year drought – in the mud 

CHAMPIONS: Southbridge have broken a 32 year drought winning the Luisetti Seeds Ellesmere division 1’s Coleman Shield 8-6 in a tight contest against Waihora. 

Running rugby was put aside for a hard fought, mud-caked battle in Lincoln for the title. Story, photos on page 14-15. 

PHOTO: KAREN CASEY 

Good news for district’s insurance 

• By Tom Doudney 

A NEW insurance policy means 

cover for Selwyn’s councilowned 

buildings and other 

above ground public assets, 

should disaster strike, has been 

increased by 780 per cent. 

The district council’s latest 

policy, which came into effect 

last month, has seen cover for 

above ground assets increased 

from $30 million to $264 million 

while cover for underground 

assets remained the same at $250 

million. 

That’s in spite of premiums 

only increasing by five per cent 

from $740,378 to $775,024. 

The district council had only 

been able to get limited insurance 

cover in the years following 

the earthquakes as insurers perceived 

the risk in the Canterbury 

area as too high. 

It had partially covered that 

shortfall by creating an $11.5 

million self-insurance fund 

and no decision has been made 

on whether that money will be 

retained for insurance purposes. 

District councillor Grant 

Miller, who chairs the audit and 

risk committee, said the new 

policy was good news and meant 

it could insure assets it had not 

been able to in recent years. 

“What we have found is that 

the market is starting to ease, 

the acceptance of risk is more 

widespread and there is more 

competition coming back into 

the market.” 

District council property and 

commercial manager Douglas 

Marshall said the cost of insurance 

cover for fire had dropped 

substantially in recent times, 

allowing the district council to 

get more for its money. 

As it stands, in the event of a 

disaster the Government would 

cover 60 per cent of the damage 

to underground infrastructure 

– but that contribution is under 

review. 

“The council is in what it 

thinks is a good insurance 

position but it is mindful that 

the Government is reviewing 

how it covers its share of 

natural disaster insurance 

on underground assets,” Mr 

Marshall said. 

“Therefore the council would 

have to be reviewing again how 

it structures its insurance cover 

from July 2017.” 

At the beginning of September 

2010, before the earthquakes, the 

district council had $143 million 

of cover for above ground assets 

and $113 million of cover for 

underground assets. 

Mr Marshall said this cover 

would have been close to the 

value of the assets at the time. 

During the last six years, the 

district council’s above ground 

assets have risen in value to 

$264 million while underground 

assets have lifted in value to 

$540 million. 

This increase in value has 

been due to the amount of new 

infrastructure built to provide 

for growth in the district as well 

as valuation changes. 

The majority of the district 

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Tuesday August 9 2016 

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SELWYN TIMES 

FROM 

THE 

EDITOR’S 

DESK News............................3, 5 & 7 

WELL, THE Olympics are upon 

us and I for one am considering 

doing a few early mornings of 

intense television watching before 

work. It will be a hard grind 

during the day, but I feel that 

coffee will do its job – it is only 

every four years we get to see this. I 

have very fond memories watching 

the Olympics growing up and am 

hoping they will keep their magic. 

Keeping on the sporting 

theme, congratulations must go 

to Southbridge who have broken 

a 32 year drought winning the 

Luisetti Seeds Ellesmere division 

1’s Coleman Shield. Not bad at all 

chaps, well done. 

A fair few cackles of laughter 

were overheard from reporter Tom 

Doudney’s desk this week when he 

interviewed comedian and 7Days 

host Jeremy Corbett. See why they 

were discussing Lincoln over on 

page 7. 

Hei kona – Shelley Robinson 

Builder Brownie and Billy 

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People 

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Local Views......................4 

Our People......................8-9 

Schools.............................11 

Achievers...............................12 

Sports................. 14, 15, 17 

Events......................................20 

Fashion.............................22 

Taste.......................................... 25 

Gardening...............26, 27 

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SELWYN TIMES Tuesday August 9 2016 3 

News 

Walters forgoes billboards 

for mayoral campaign 


SHE WANTS to be your next 

mayor – but don’t expect to 

see her face plastered all over 

Selwyn. 

Deputy mayor Sarah Walters 

has taken the unusual step of 

forgoing billboards in her quest 

to take over from current mayor 

Kelvin Coe who is not seeking 

re-election in October. 

Mrs Walters acknowledged 

the decision was a risk, but said 

she wanted to do things differently. 

“I don’t like what billboards 

represent – a voter so uneducated 

and so unsophisticated that 

the most attractive candidate is 

the one with the best looking or 

most prolific billboards, rather 

than the track record and ongoing 

policies of the candidates,” 

she said. 

“I am also concerned about 

the unaffordability of standing 

for election. For other new candidates 

trying to get their name 

known, it’s a big commitment 

to do billboards and all the 

other things that are expected 

of you.” 

A large campaign billboard 

can cost almost $100. 

For Mrs Walters, this election 

is all or nothing, having 

decided not to give herself the 

fall back option of putting her 

name on the ticket for district 

councillor as well in case her 

bid for the mayoralty is unsuccessful. 

She said friends and family 

had tried to change her mind 

on going without billboards out 

of fear she would find it harder 

to win votes but, after much 

thought, she decided not to 

waver. 

“As a mayor, I want to be 

creative and innovative in 

the way that I work with our 

communities and I want my 

campaign to reflect that.” 

The only exception to her 

no billboards decision would 

be a flag on a stand, which she 

will take with her on campaign 

stops around the district. 

Fellow mayoral candidate 

and district councillor Sam 

Broughton said he didn’t see a 

problem with using billboards. 

He saw them as a good way to 

improve name recognition in 

the mayoral race and for people 

with the billboards on their 

property to show their support. 

“I understand that you want 

people to be chosen on merit, 

but it’s very hard to personally 

know 54,000 people in Selwyn,” 

he said. 

District councillor Pat McEvedy, 

also a mayoral candidate, 

said he would rather discuss 

“the real issue for Selwyn, 

which is who is best qualified 

to lead a united, cohesive and 

productive council in to the 

future.” 

TAKING A 

STAND: Unlike 

her fellow 

mayoral 

candidates, the 

closest thing 

Sarah Walters 

will have to a 

billboard this 

election is a 

flag. 

In Brief 

CYCLEWAY POSSIBLE 

Leeston and Doyleston may get a 

cycleway in the next year. A link 

between the two communities has 

been put into the district council’s 

annual budget for 2016/2017. 

District councillor Pat McEvedy 

said planning was in the very early 

stages. A committee is looking 

at options for the route and its 

design. 

ROAD SAFETY FUND 

The Weedons’ Residents 

Association said it plans to use 

about $4000 of discretionary 

response funding, accumulated 

over several years, to fund a road 

safety project. Chairman John 

McKim said it had not decided 

what sort of project the money 

would be used for. A recently 

developed initiative, involving 

solar-powered LED signs warning 

drivers they were approaching a 

stop sign, had been considered but 

would likely cost more than $4000. 

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED 

A notable resident of Te Waihora/ 

Lake Ellesmere has been added 

to the list of nationally critically 

endangered species. The lake is 

home to the largest population 

of Australasian bittern in 

Canterbury, with between 25-35 

birds estimated to live in the 

area. Nationally, it is believed 

there are fewer than 1000 bitterns 

remaining. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Your Local Views 

Predator-free NZ a bold goal 

RECENTLY THE Government 

announced 

ews 

the bold goal 

of making New Zealand 

predator-free by 2050. This is a 

ground-breaking initiative to 

rid New Zealand of rats, stoats 

and possums and is the most 

ambitious conservation project 

attempted anywhere in the 

world. 

Our native birds and plants 

are a central part of our national 

and regional identity and are a 

ashion 

real source of local pride. However, 

many of our most threatened 

native animals come under 

constant attack from introduced 

predators such as rats, stoats 

and possums. These animals kill 

around 25 million native birds a 

year and are the most significant 

cause of New Zealand’s decline 

Gardening 

of threatened species. 

As well as being responsible 

for a loss of biodiversity, predators 

also wreak havoc on our 

agricultural sector by spreading 

disease, and destroying pasture, 

crops and forestry. 

The Government has allocated 

an initial $28 million of 

funding for the predator-free 

otoring 

programme, which will see the 

Department of Conservation 

and the Ministry for Primary 

Industries work in partnership 

Amy Adams 

Selwyn MP 

with private groups, iwi and 

community sectors to help protect 

our native species. 

There are some great local 

groups already doing amazing 

work to rid Selwyn of predators. 

These include the Arthur’s Pass 

Wildlife Trust and the Banks 

Peninsula Conservation Trust. 

A new Government company, 

Predator Free New Zealand Ltd, 

will sponsor community partnerships 

around the country, 

giving local conservation groups 

and pest eradication initiatives 

the opportunity to receive support 

for their programmes. 

The target builds on the work 

already being done to protect 

our native species. Pest control 

is at an all-time high, and earlier 

this year we committed more 

than $20 million to New Zealand’s 

biggest ever pest control 

operation, Battle for our Birds. 

Achieving a predator-free 

New Zealand is the next step in 

our conservation journey. The 

project will require a massive effort 

from our communities, but 

the end result will be worth it. 

Ridding New Zealand of 

predators is also expected to 

provide major benefits for New 

Zealand’s farming, research and 

technology sectors. For example, 

possums and ferrets are carriers 

of the destructive disease bovine 

TB, so eradicating them will 

provide a boost for cattle and 

deer farmers. 

As all the technology to 

achieve a predator-free New 

Zealand doesn’t yet exist, scientific 

development will play a key 

role in the programme. The programme 

is about harnessing the 

strength of local communities to 

achieve a predator-free country, 

so I urge everyone who’s keen 

to help achieve the goal to get 

involved. 

For more information on a 

Predator Free New Zealand, 

visit http://predatorfreenz.org/. 

Highland Games heavy 

event gets big boost 

A NEW three-year sponsorship 

deal for the Hororata Highland 

Games’ Scottish heavy event will 

be a big boost, organisers say. 

Event manager Cindy Driscoll 

said the investment from Gough 

Cat would help continue to grow 

and deliver a world class competition. 

“We committed to providing 

a pathway into this sport, which 

can take competitors all over the 

world, and the support of Gough 

Cat has enabled us to provide a 

training opportunity for amateur 

men and women who want to 

receive expert coaching in four 

of the heavy athletic disciplines,” 

Mrs Driscoll said. 

Eighteen-time New Zealand 

Highland Heavy Events champion 

Pat Hellier, and 1992 Olympic 

Games athlete and former coach 

of Olympic shot putter Valerie 

Adams, Kirsten Hellier, will be 

coming down from Auckland to 

coach the amateur training day 

next month. 

Scottish heavy athletics owe 

its roots to the highland warriors 

who would keep in shape 

between battles by competing 

amongst themselves with everyday 

implements. Things like 

stones, blacksmith’s hammers, a 

tree trunks (cabers) became tools 

for building strength for battle. 

The amateur training day will 

be held at the Hororata Domain 

on September 3. Places are limited 

and people need to preregister. 

No experience is necessary 

and details can be found online 

at www.hororatahighlandgames. 

org.nz. 

This year’s highland games 

will be held on November 5. The 

event attracts some of the best 

professional heavy athletes in the 

world as well as less experienced 

competitors. 

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CPW only sticking point 

ashion 

THE CENTRAL Plains 


Water scheme was a point of 

contention in an otherwise 

agreeable meeting between 

Green Party MPs and the 

Selwyn Waihora Zone 

Committee. 

Green MPs Catherine Delahunty 

(the party’s water spokeswoman) 

and Mojo Mathers met 

Gardening 

with the zone 

committee last 

week to discuss 

strategies for 

tackling water 

issues in the 

district. 

The 

Waikirikiri/ 

Selwyn River is on 

otoring 

a list of 10 polluted 

Catherine 

Delahunty 

rivers around the country which 

the Greens have chosen to 

highlight as part of a travelling 

campaign focused on how to 

make rivers swimmable again. 

Ms Delahunty said there was 

a lot which the party agreed 

with the zone committee on. 

asty Bites 

However, the Greens had some 

concerns about engineering 

solutions proposed to address 

water shortages in the district, 

including the Central Plains 

Water scheme’s diversion of 

IN FOCUS: The Selwyn River is on a list of 10 polluted rivers 

around the country as part of a Green Party campaign to 

make rivers swimmable. 

alpine water for irrigation. 

“We have real concerns that 

in the long run we have to live 

within our means rather than 

take water out of other catchments 

to use to fix the problems 

on the plains. We don’t actually 

think that’s very sustainable.” 

Ms Delahunty said arguments 

based on projections that 

climate change would bring 

more alpine water to the rivers, 

replacing that taken for irrigation, 

were based on hope rather 

than science as it could not be 

known for sure whether these 

projections would pan out as 

expected. 

Zone committee member and 

district councillor Pat McEvedy 

said the Green Party was prepared 

to use climate change data 

when it suited its own position. 

“We are using data that 

has been put in front of us by 

Environment Canterbury and 

many other sources saying that 

due to climate change there will 

be less rainfall on the plains and 

more in the Southern Alps, so 

when is it convenient to use data 

and when is it not?” 

However, he said overall the 

meeting had been a positive one. 

“We all want better water 

quality in the Selwyn, I don’t 

think there is any doubt about 

that, and the challenge is how 

we get there.” 

• The Green Party will hold a 

public meeting at Lincoln Event 

Centre on August 30 to discuss 

how the country can improve 

river water quality locally, 

regionally and nationally. A 

panel of speakers for the event is 

yet to be finalised. 

In Brief 

SUBDIVISION 

DEVELOPMENT 

The Beaumont Park residential 

development in Rolleston 

has released 39 new sections. 

McConnell Property recently 

purchased a 3.5ha site at the 

northern end of Beaumont Park. 

The new release comes as all 96 

homes in the development’s first 

two stages are now under offer 

or have already sold. The new 

sections, known as the Kendon 

Drive release, will be developed in 

two stages. 

FIELD DAYS APPLICATIONS 

Online application for exhibitors 

at next year’s South Island 

Agricultural Field Days are open. 

The event will be held from March 

29-31 at its now permanent home 

on Courtney Rd, Kirwee. Field 

Days secretary Nicola Burgess 

said the organising committee 

was looking forward to building 

on the success of its 2015 event, 

the first at the site. Exhibitors can 

book space for the event via siafd. 

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CORRECTION 

In the July 26 edition of Selwyn 

Times, the name of a rugby team 

under the heading of ‘holiday 

fun’ was incorrect. The name of 

the team is the Rolleston under-7 

Pink Team. The Selwyn Times 

apologises for the error. 

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It would be rude not to be rude 

ashion 

Seven Days host Jeremy Corbett is performing 

at the Live in Lincoln show along with fellow 

comedians Ben Hurley, Justine Smith and Tom 

Furniss on October 8. He spoke to reporter Tom 

Doudney about what to expect and how locals 

might be able to help him with some material for 

the show 

Gardening 

Have you been to Lincoln Had you kept touch at all 

before? 

over the years? 

No I haven’t. I’ve been plenty Not really, no, it’s funny 

of times to Christchurch but though – I have another friend 

I don’t think I’ve ever made it who worked in radio back in the 

down to Lincoln. 

day, and I was looking through 

Are you looking forward to some old photos for him because 

your fist visit then? 

he wanted one, and I might have 

Yeah, for sure. The guy who found an old photo of Dave, so 

actually organised it, David that might prove embarrassing. 

Parlane, 

otoring 

is a guy I used work Perhaps you could use that as 

with a long, long time ago part of the show? 

Palmerston North so it was kind (Laughs) Yeah! 

of a blast from the past to hear What was your reaction when 

his name when he rang up. you got the call from him? 

It’s a really good line-up for When he called me I was 

the show. I’ve just been looking actually on the golf course and 

at the poster actually and what I was a bit embarrassed that I 

I really like is that my photo is was playing golf instead of working 

like the good hard Kiwis 

bigger 

asty 

than everyone else’s. Ben 

Bites 

Hurley’s head is bigger than that keep this country moving 

mine because it fills up his whole forward. So I was trying to cover 

photo but that’s actually in up the fact that I was on a golf 

proportion because Hurley does course and had just walked up a 

have a massive head. 

steep hill and was very upset that 

David was telling me about my shot wasn’t good. It was quite 

how he knew you years ago. hard to cover up the fact that I 

wasn’t in an office because I was 

puffing and there was swearing 

and all the rest and I think he 

cottoned on. You know when 

someone rings you and you have 

been having a nap and they say 

‘did I wake you?’ and you say ‘oh 

no, I’ve been up and about and 

doing stuff’ – it was a bit like 

that. He said ‘what are you doing?’ 

and I said ‘oh, I’m working 

mate, excuse me, hey Steve can 

I borrow your stapler?’ and then 

of course everyone on the golf 

course was looking at me like 

I’m an idiot – good times. 

What sort of show can we 

expect? 

It’s a stand-up show with an 

MC. From the poster it looks 

like the suggestion is that I’m 

going to MC it but to be honest 

Justine Smith is a much better 

MC. Hurley will probably close, 

I imagine. 

I thought maybe you would 

close since you have the biggest 

photo in the paper and all that. 

Yeah, that’s probably just 

because David knows me and he 

probably hasn’t seen my comedy 

in 30 years and to be honest it 

probably hasn’t changed in all 

that time, so the other comedians 

have passed me. He’s probably 

thinking that I’m capable of 

closing but nah – Hurley is your 

man. 

Anything else you’d like to 

say about the show? 

If anyone follows me on Twitter, 

feel free to drop any nuggets 

about Lincoln. Comedians like 

to know the area we are getting 

into. We want to know the bogan 

part of town, we want to know 

the snotty rich part of town, we 

want to know who your closest 

neighbour is that you hate – 

Christchurch is probably a target 

but surely there are other nearby 

towns a similar size to Lincoln 

that we can pick on, and any well 

known personalities around the 

town whether they are loved or 

hated. All that information is 

good. 

All good – thanks for your 

time Jeremy! 

No worries, we look forward to 

everyone from Lincoln coming 

along and we’re looking for a 

sell-out. I’ve been a sell-out for 

most of my life, of course. We’re 

pretty excited that it says R18 on 

the poster – we can’t guarantee 

that we will be rude but I guess 

that’s just a safety backstop 

because looking at the line-up 

there will probably will be some 

questionable content. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Jeremy Brown 

Sea-loving Brownie is riding the 

Selwyn is in the midst of a building boom and 

Lincoln builder Jeremy Brown is a big part of 

it. He spoke to reporter Tom Doudney about 

what led him to start his companies, why he 

names his boats after Billy Idol albums and 

being a keen fisherman who doesn’t eat fish 

Your company is called 

Marlborough Homes, how did 

it get its name? 

I started my first building 

company JP Builders in 1993, 

when I was 21, and then later on 

I went up to do some contract 

work in Blenheim for Fowler 

Homes. I thought ‘he is getting 

the credit for the show home 

I built and what am I doing? I 

am making him all this money 

and I’m the silly builder on 

contract!’ So I went out and 

formed Marlborough Homes 

because no one in Blenheim 

had that as their name, which I 

couldn’t believe. I formed that in 

2004 and it went mad from there 

really, and I’ve never looked 

back. 

When did you bring the 

business down to Canterbury? 

I will have been here five 

years in February. There was 

just so much work down here. 

Marlborough had sort of dried 

up a bit really and I didn’t want 

to drop my pants and work for 

nothing up there so I came here. 

Now I’m absolutely flat out. I’ve 

just picked up the Leeston Hotel 

as well. We started a month ago 

and we’re well under way. 

The question the locals will 

want to know is when will it be 

finished? 

I always joke and say 2025. 

No, to be honest it’s a 12-month 

build. 

Do you get a lot of questions 

from people who know you’re 

building it? 

Yeah, heaps, and then I get the 

local old boys who seem to turn 

up once a week and stand outside 

the gate so I go out and have 

a chat with them. They can’t 

wait. I have met so many locals 

out that way who are just itching 

to get a pub. 

You’re a bit of a fisherman in 

your spare time, I hear. 

I’m hugely into my fishing and 

diving. I’m a member of both the 

Canterbury dive club and the 

Marlborough dive club, I’ve got 

an 8m boat and I go out as much 

as I can. 

I was told that you don’t 

actually eat fish though, is that 

right? 

That’s right. I will go and catch 

it, fillet it and cook it for you and 

I will have a little wee piece but 

I’m a meat person. When I had 

my 12m launch up in Nelson, 

I would go out with people for 

three or four days and bring 

meat on it. I would cook the fish 

for them and I’d have steak. The 

only thing in the ocean I absolutely 

adore is paua and that’s 

the one thing most people don’t 

like. Weird, eh? 

Why do you like fishing then? 

MAN AT 

WORK: 

Builder 

Jeremy Brown 

is “flat out” 

since moving 

back to 

Lincoln from 

Marlborough. 

PHOTO: 

GEOFF 

SLOAN 

Fishing is my time out. That’s 

where I can switch off – there is 

nothing around you, you have 

got Mother Nature and you can’t 

beat it. I love my diving because 

there is a whole world down 

there. The world down under 

that water just blows my mind, 

words can’t describe what I see. 

I just think it’s amazing and if a 

shark comes along and tries to 

bite me, well so be it. 

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crest of the building boom 

I said to my wife if a shark kills 

me don’t go kill him, I was in his 

territory. 

With your spare fish that 

you don’t eat do you often go 

around and drop it off to other 

people? 

I’m renowned for it, so when I 

go diving for crayfish and that I 

just ring up all my mates and say 

‘are you home?’ because I don’t 

have enough room in my freezer. 

You must be quite popular. 

Put it this way, next thing you 

know you have about 50 friends! 

Any other hobbies or interests 

that you are quite keen on? 

I’m a music freak. I have a lot 

of parties, noise control knows 

me, and everywhere we go I take 

this big massive 1500W speaker. 

At every party we go to I am the 

music guru, it gets left up to me. 

What’s your favourite music? 

My favourite of all time is Billy 

Idol and everyone knows that. 

I dressed up as Billy Idol years 

ago, I went to Rome two years 

ago just to go see Billy Idol – I 

just about cried because it was 

the first time I had ever seen him. 

Then he came here and I actually 

got to meet him, that was one of 

the biggest buzzes of my life and 

I got a photo with him. I named 

one of my boats after his album 

ROCK ’N ROLL: From left, 

Billy Idol, Jeremy Brown and 

Steve Stevens. 

– Rebel Yell. Unfortunately my 

new boat had a name on it but if 

I ever get another one I will be 

naming it Whiplash Smile after 

another of his albums. 

I bought my new boat from 

a poor guy who was dying of 

cancer. He just wanted to tie up 

his things before he passed away. 

I hope he got out on it a few 

times at least. 

Yeah, he did and what I did 

was I flew to Rotorua and went 

out with him and I promised 

him I would take photos of my 

first catch so he could get to see 

what I did with the boat. So I sent 

him a photo of my crayfish and 

my fish and my scallops and he 

text me back and said ‘I’m stoked 

to see my boat went to a good 

bastard’. 

Then I sent him another picture 

about four weeks later and 

never heard anymore so I think 

he must have passed away. 

That’s also how I lost my 

dad when I was 21 – he died of 

cancer. He was a builder and 

that’s what drove me to do what 

I did in the business so young. 

My dad and I had a dream that 

we were going to set up another 

building company together and 

then he left the world at 46. Just 

six months before he died I had 

so much work on I thought ‘stuff 

this’, and I started JP Builders to 

show him what I could do and it 

all went from there. That’s what 

drove me to be what I am today, 

to succeed. The drive was there to 

never fail because I don’t want to 

let him down. 

I imagine you probably 

learned the trade with your 

father too. 

Yes, I did my time with my 

father. And as of Monday I have 

just employed my nephew and 

he is a qualified builder. It’s a real 

family business. 

How did you get to meet Billy 

Idol when he came here? 

My wife jacked it all up, it 

was some VIP thing and she 

surprised me with it. I was just 

gobsmacked. I had a photo of me 

dressed up as Billy Idol in my 30s 

which I wanted to show him. You 

weren’t allowed to bring cameras 

and things in but I knew one of 

the bouncers and I said to him 

‘look, I have got to show him 

this photo of Brownie Idol New 

Zealand’ so they let me do it. I 

showed it to him and he grabbed 

my phone and went ‘legend’ 

and gave me a cuddle and then 

showed it to Steve Stevens who is 

the guitarist. 

I hear you’re involved with 

the Lincoln rugby club, is that 

right? 

Yeah, I love my Lincoln rugby, 

I sponsor some of the seniors’ 

shirts and I work behind the bar 

as much as I can for the club. I 

get involved with golden oldies 

rugby too, although I don’t play 

anymore because of my back – I 

have to preserve that for building. 

Do you enjoy the bar work? 

Yeah, I love talking to people. 

I would talk to a brick wall if 

it would talk back to me. I like 

making people have a good 

laugh, life’s too short not to. I 

have a laugh with everyone as 

much as I can, I don’t care who 

they are – whether they’re the 

Pope, the Queen, if I can make 

them laugh I will. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

A Sensational 

Night out 

in Selwyn 

Over 300 Selwyn residents and businesses were treated to a spectacular evening at 

the 2016 Sensational Selwyn Awards held at the Lincoln Event Centre on Saturday 

the 30th of July. 

Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists, and winners of the nine categories. 

It was a pleasure to see everyone in attendance enthusiastically celebrating and 

recognising the successes of the outstanding contributors to the District. The fact 

that 54 nominations were received shows how sensational Selwyn is. 

Well-known local radio personality and MC for the evening, John Dunne’s 

enthusiasm and knowledge of the Selwyn District brought local flavour to 

the Awards. The evening’s atmosphere was enhanced with an elegant piano 

ensemble from Caelen Thomas, superb vocals and guitar solo from Alex Hardy and 

stimulating jazz music from e ngaro tatou. Attendees enjoyed a sumptuous menu 

created by Moveable Feasts featuring local produce and award winning Selwyn 

beverages. 

Congratulations to all of the 2016 Sensational Selwyn Awards nominees, finalists 

and winners. 

Special thanks also to this year’s judges, who added their impeccable experience 

and expertise to the difficult job of narrowing the already impressive nominees 

down to an inspiring selection of finalists and winners. 

Agri-Business winner Gladfield Malt Ltd 

Community Services winner Neville Sinclair Benny 

Small Business winner COBi Digital 

Sport winner Francie Turner 

(represented by her father) 

Tourism winner The Tea House 

Arts & Culture winner Amelia Dunbar 

Environmental Winner West Rolleston Primary School 

Board of Trustees 

Large Business winner The Laboratory 

Young Achiever winner Elin Harris 

Agri-Business: 

Gladfield Malt Ltd - 2016 Winner 

Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd - 2016 Finalist 

Arts & Culture: 

Amelia Dunbar 

Elizabeth (Beth) Keoghan 

Nut Point Centre 

Community Service: 

Neville Sinclair Benny 

Gary Elliot 

Sue Petersen 

Environmental: 

2016 Award Finalists 

and Winners: 

- 2016 Winner 

- 2016 Finalist 





West Rolleston Primary School - 2016 Winner 

Te Kura o Te uru Kowhai Establishment Board of 

Trustees (EBoT) 

Selwyn Fruit Trees in Schools - 2016 Finalist 

Alan & Aileen Peacock, Aaron & Vicky Bartlett 

Prebbleton Nature Park - 2016 Finalist 

Michele Frey, Jim Hutton, Rona Ryan & David Jarvis 

Small Business: 

COBi Digital Productions Ltd - 2016 Winner 

Benjamin O’Connell and Timothy Marshall 

Joint CEO’s of Chariot - 2016 Finalist 

Brothers and/or Tribal 

Leeston Physiotherapy Ltd - 2016 Finalist 

Selwyn Travel 


Large Business: 

The Laboratory 

Sicon Ltd 

Sports: 

Francie Turner 

Eliza Grigg 

Hannah Bates 

Tourism: 

The Tea House 

Hororata Community Trust 

Jet Stream Tours Ltd 

T/A Alpine Jet 

Young Achiever: 

Elin Harris 

Dominic Brettkelly 

Hannah Bates 

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Prebbleton School recently held a book week. The 

school has a Scholastic Book Fair and read-a-thon 

fundraiser. All the pupils were encouraged to dress up in 

kiwiana-inspired mufti-day. There were activities such 

as guess the teacher’s favourite book, Milo and Movie 

Night, making bookmarks and kiwiana art. 

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SES 

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SPORTS 

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FAVOURITES: Emily Heald 

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Lisa, Bella, Alessandra, Aidriahna 

and Ezra. Front: Eva and Daisy 

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ACHIEVERS 

Work in feeding 

families ACHIEVERS recognised 

BUSINESSES 

SPORTS 

COMMUNITY HELPER: Rachel Rolton accepted the 

community hero award from The Warehouse Rolleston store 

manager Lauren Trubshoe for her community work. 

A ROLLESTON woman was 

given a community hero award 

for feeding families in need. 

Rachel Rolton was honoured 

with The Warehouse Group 

community hero award for 

the Canterbury region for the 

work she does with the Bellyful 

organisation. 

Bellyful is an organisation that 

provides meals for families with 

newborn babies and families 

with young children struggling 

with illness. 

In her nomination, Ms Rolton 

was described as having a 

strong desire for supporting 

the community through her 

co-ordination of fundraising 

activities that keep Bellyful 

running. SPORTS 

Ms Rolton won a $500 gift 

card at The Warehouse. She is 

one of nine regional recipients 

of the award throughout the 

country. 

The annual awards aim to 

acknowledge the outstanding 

contributions to the community. 

Recipients are selected from local 

community groups throughout 

the country. 

Regional manager Chris Watkins 

said Ms Rolton’s efforts and 

community values centre on a 

belief that community members 

should look out for each and 

support those lacking a good 

support system. 

“Rachel is kind, caring and 

genuine and certainly deserves 

acknowledgement for her work,” 

Mr Watkins said. 

Mr Watkins said she stood 

out in the group of Canterbury 

finalists. 

“In choosing our regional 

winner, Rachel stood out for her 

ongoing commitment to the area 

and her humble approach,” said 

Mr Watkins. 

One of the regional award 

winners will then go on to 

receive The Warehouse Group’s 

national community hero award 

at the group’s gala dinner next 

Friday (August 19). 

BUSINESSES 

Selwyn tea party to free women 

and children from slavery 

Locals will be enjoying a high tea 

at Lincoln Baptist Church on the 

20th of August for a good cause. The 

annual event raises money for Hagar, 

an organisation that works with 

survivors of modern-day slavery and 

trafficking in Afghanistan, Cambodia 

and Vietnam. Many people within the 

Selwyn community offer their services 

for free so that all money raised from 

the event can be donated to the 

charity. 

Hagar is a not-for-profit, faith-based 

organisation that helps to restore the 

lives of women and children through 

protection, recovery and counselling 

services, and by offering opportunities 

for education and employment. 

A mouth-watering high tea will be 

prepared and served by volunteers 

during the afternoon, with elaborate 

floral displays and live entertainment 

to match this year’s Nutcracker Suite 

theme. Local churches donate the 

ingredients for the high tea, while 

a craft group have been sewing 

handcrafts and designing cards to sell. 

A silent auction available during the 

event also helps to raise funds. 

Eleonore Dumaine, this year’s 

committee chair, is passionate about 

the work Hagar does and appreciates 

the amazing community backing. 

“So many people volunteer their time 

and services to make the tea party a 

memorable occasion. Others really 

enjoy coming along on the day, it’s 

an afternoon to share with friends or 

family while supporting a worthwhile 

cause,” said Mrs Dumaine. 

The committee hope to raise a similar 

total to last year’s $7,000. There are 

150 tickets for sale, with around 

60 tickets sold already. People can 

purchase individual tickets or buy in 

table groups of two to eight. 

n Tickets are $30 each, $25 for 

seniors, available from the Lincoln 

Event Centre or call Lynn on 

(03)741 1038. 

Brothers successful in 

orienteering competition 

TWO BROADFIELD brothers 

were successful at a national 

orienteering competition. 

Clayton, 12, and Ayrton, 15, 

Shadbolt competed in the New 

Zealand Secondary Schools 

Orienteering Championships 

held at the end of the school 

holidays. 

The two represented their 

school, St Andrew’s College. They 

competed in the relay teams and 

independently. 

During the event students had 

to run and navigate hills and 

limestone outcrops around the 

Cambridge area in the Waikato 

with a map and compass. The 

students had to find tick off 

check points as they went. The 

short distance course covered 

2.3km and the long distance 

one covered 6.2km. Schools 

from all around the country 

SELWYN TIMES 

were involved in the three-day 

competition. 

Clayton won the long distance 

event for the year 7-8 age group. 

Ayrton competed in the 

indivdual challenge, he placed 

10th out of 70 and he was also 

part of the school team that 

won silver in the intermediate 

boys’ relay. 

Ayrton was selected for the 

regional invitational New 

Zealand team which will 

compete in the Austalian 

Orienteering Championships 

next month. 

The boys both belong to 

Peninsula and Plains Orienteers 

Club and they have been involved 

in orienteering for two years. 

The pair spend many weekends 

taking part in orienteering 

courses around Canterbury. 

SCHOO 

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ON THE MOVE: Mr. H. E. Peryman’s threshing mill and two 

whares were being pulled by a tractor to the next job in the 

1920s.• Heritage photos supplied by Selwyn Libraries on behalf 

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information about this photo, please contact the library via 

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Lincoln Baptist Church, 

Lincoln Pharmacy 

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SPORTS 

SELWYN TIMES 

Southbridge win 

Coleman Shield 

SOUTHBRIDGE HAS broken 

a 32-year drought, winning 

the Luisetti Seeds Ellesmere 

division 1 Coleman Shield 

8-6 in a tight contest with 

Waihora on Saturday. 

Running rugby was put 

aside for a hard fought, mudcaked 

battle in Lincoln for the 

title. 

Southbridge captain and 

first-five Shannon Donald 

scored allof his team’s points. 

He scored the only try of the 

game and slotted a penalty. He 

couldn’t have picked a better 

game to be the hero – Saturday’s 

final was also his 100th 

game for Southbridge. 

“I’m just happy to get the 

win for the team. The last 

couple of years, Waihora has 

beaten us in the Coleman 

final. Losing to them in the 

Combined Country final this 

year as well meant that the 

win was pretty special,” said 

Donald. 

Donald said the team had 

been preparing for soggy conditions 

all week. Another final 

was played on the same pitch 

at Lincoln before the division 

1 game, making conditions 

some of the worst he had seen. 

“Our div two side won their 

final as well so we had a pretty 

big night of celebrations back 

at the club. A few of the boys 

even continued celebrations 

on Sunday.” 

Donald and many others 

who were a part of Saturday’s 

final will turn their attention 

to Canterbury Country’s first 

game this Saturday against 

Southland Country. 

•Country team, fixtures 

page 17 

PHOTOS: KAREN CASEY 

GOING FORWARD: Cameron Sheat holds the 

ball in one hand as he tries to shake his man. 

CRUCIAL POINTS: Waihora’s Harry Kirk adds 

valuable points to his team’s tally. 

SOLID HIT: 

Southbridge’s 

Cory Stuart 

wraps his 

arms around 

Willie McGoon 

in a textbook 

tackle. 

CONTACT: Waihora’s Cory Stuart smashes 

into the tackle of Mateo Raturawa. 

BALL IN BOTH HANDS: Jale Masi runs hard at 

the Waihora defensive line. 

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Country squad, fixtures 

Canterbury Country 

squad: 

Jim Cummings, Waihora; 

Pete Manahi, Saracens; Max 

Lum, Southbridge; Mikaele 

Tuu’u, Rolleston; Will Hurst, 

Waihora; Logan Telfer, Oxford; 

Isileli Fine, Southbridge; Josh 

Brown, Oxford; Willie Kerr, 

Saracens; Jack Walsh, Oxford; 

Jali Masi, Southbridge; Freeman 

Eder, Ohoka; Harry Pankhurst, 

Darfield; Brook Retallick, 

Glenmark; Lance Taylor, Ashley; 

Shannon Donald, Southbridge; 

Mike Keane, Glenmark; 

Chris Keane, Glenmark; 

Brett Hancox, Saracens; Peni 

Manumanuniliwa, Southbridge; 

Willie McGoon, Southbridge; 

Pita Sekilagi, Ashley; Inoke 

Rasabale, Southbridge; Marika 

Roqica, Ashley; Mark Maitland, 

Waihora. 

Canterbury country senior programme 

August 13: Southland Country, Darfield 2pm; 

August 20: Nelson Bays, Culverden 2pm; August 

27: Canterbury Metro, Kaiapoi 2.30pm; September 

3: Otago B, Dunedin 2.30pm; September 

10th: TBC; September 17: Otago Country, West 

Melton 2.30pm 

Canterbury Country colts programme 

August 13: Cantabrians Under 20, Linfield 

park 2pm; August 20: Mid Canterbury Development, 

Ashburton 12.50pm; August 27: South 

Canerbury Development, Timaru 12.50pm; 

September 3: North Canterbury Development, 

Manderville 2pm; September 10: North Otago 

Development, Dunsandel 2.30pm; September 17: 

Ellesmere Development, West Melton 12.45pm 

SPORTS 

Rugby results 

Ellesmere rugby 

sub-union 

Results for finals day – Saturday 

August 6 2016 

Luisetti seeds Ellesmere division 

1 

Southbridge 8, Waihora 6 

Ellesmere division 2 

Southbridge 6, Banks 

Peninsula 3 

Ellesmere division 3 

Lincoln 26, West Melton 11 

Ellesmere colts 

Springston 14, West Melton 15 

Ellesmere under-18 

Prebbleton/West Melton 23, 

Waihora 17 


Waihora 31, Rolleston 12 

Ellesmere under-14.5 

Duns/Irwell/Sth 12, Waihora 12 


Rolleston Black 36, Rolleston 

Gold 26 

Ellesmere under 11.5 

West Melton Gold 27, 

Rolleston Gold 17 

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen announced the squad for the 

upcoming Rugby Championship against Australia, South Africa 

and Argentina from the Lincoln Rugby Club last week. The 

club’s committee members and life members were invited 

to attend the press conference, where Hansen named his 

32-strong squad. Joe Moody, Lincoln’s first and only All Black, 

was named in the team. From left: Lincoln’s JAB competition 

grade manager Carleen Morrish, club captain Gary McCann, 

junior advisory board non-competition grade manager Blair 

Cotching, clubroom manager Junior Young, vice club captain 

Craig Hall, Steve Hansen, and Lincoln club president Bevan 

McKeich. 

Golf results 

Ellesmere Golf Club results – 

August 6 2016 

In spite of a very cold and 

wet afternoon, more than 30 

members, including visitors 

from a snow-covered course at 

Methven, played a stroke round 

from the white tees. 

Results: Noel Lowery Nett 

66, 1; James Cochrane nett 67, 

2; Ray Anderson Nett 69, 3; 

Chris Robinson Nett 70, 4; John 

Templeton Nett 71 ocb, 5; Jamie 

Chapman nett 71, 6. 

Twos: Hole 2 Jeanette Allen 

& Simon McCormick; Hole 9 

Bruce McMillan. 

Nearest the pin: Hole 2 Simon 

McCormick; Hole 14 Max Ferris. 

Nett eagles: Hole 9 Bruce 

McMillan. 

LINCOLN GOLF CLUB 

RESULTS – AUGUST 6 2016 

Only the hardy were on the 

course this weekend as the bitter 

cold, wind and rain kept many 

at home. Although the fields 

were smaller than usual, the 

quality of the golf was very good 

and some good results came th 

rough. 

Competition: Multiple 

Stableford 

Am results: 

Senior: L Foulds 56 Pts 89-16- 

73; M Wilson 56 Pts 91-18-73 

Nearest pin in 1: Junior not 

struck; senior not struck 


struck; Senior not struck 

Twos: S Smith, L Fould and Tom 

G 

Birdies: Not struck; Nett eagles: 

Not struck 

Pm results: 

Senior: G Shirley 78, S Green 

78 

Intermediate: W Butler 64, B 

Campbell 64 

Nearest pin in 1: Junior J Berry; 

Senior G Baldwin 


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Halswell Super Liquor prize: Bill 

Campbell 

Anna James, The 

professional’s longest putt: G 

Henshaw 

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Selwyn Times 

Selwyn a great 

place to live 

Take up our reading challenge! 

Cold weather is a great time to snuggle up with a good book. Selwyn 

Libraries are part of a reading challenge supported by Hell Pizza and the 

New Zealand Book Awards for children in years 1-8 which starts in August. 

To join in the challenge, children pick up a ‘pizza wheel’ handout at a local 

library, read and review (in person at a library) seven books by 23 September 

and have each segment validated by library staff. Once the wheel is 

complete, children can get their wheel validated at a library and present this 

by 4 December at any Hell Pizza to receive a free 333 healthy pizza. 

Selwyn – a great place to live, work and play is our district’s motto. And 94% of local residents 

agree that Selwyn is a great place to live according to the Council’s most recent resident’s 

survey. The survey was carried out by an independent research company. 

The survey identified some positive results and has also highlighted some areas where the 

Council will be looking at improving services. In this year’s survey, 65% of residents rated the 

council’s overall performance as good or very good, up from 60% in 2015. 

Overall, 21 of the 26 Council services surveyed received satisfaction ratings of 50% or higher, 

with seven rated above 75%. Five services recorded ratings below 50%. Satisfaction ratings 

increased for 69% of the services surveyed. The survey indicated that community facilities like 

libraries, community centres and parks are well used by Selwyn residents. 

Rubbish and recycling collection were the Council’s top performing services and were rated as 

very good or good by 94% and 92% of residents. Other services that were rated well (with over 

80% of people happy with the service) were parks and reserves, libraries and playgrounds. 

Lower-rated services were rural roads, cycleways and footpaths. More information is included 

in the table on what the Council has done recently and is planning to do to improve core 

services. A list of all the areas surveyed and results is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz. 

Water supplies 

Urban roads 

Sewerage 

Rural roads 

Rubbish 

Recycling 

Public swimming pools 

Parks and reserves 

Libraries 

Footpaths 

Cycleways 

Community centres & halls 

Public Public swimming pools 

Parks and reserves 

Libraries 

Community centres & halls 

Satisfaction with core council services 

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Very good or Good Neutral* Poor or very poor 

*Neutral can indicate that someone does not use a service and is unable to comment on its quality or that they have a neutral view of council performance 

Use of council facilities/ parks 

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 

Have Have used service used in service past year in past year Have not used Have service not in used past year service in past year 

What are we doing to improve services? 

Water Supplies: a standard water charge for most areas of Selwyn with 

a Council water supply is helping to keep this essential service affordable 

for all our communities. Council is progressively upgrading and improving 

water supply services. Recent improvements have included UV treatment 

and filtration upgrades and the installation of backup generators for a 

number of rural and urban water supplies. Additional wells have been 

developed at Rolleston, Lincoln and Prebbleton. These will provide 

additional capacity for these rapidly growing areas. A reticulation upgrade 

has also been completed for the Leeston/Doyleston supply to improve 

the capacity of the system. 

Sewerage: the Eastern Selwyn Sewerage Scheme (servicing Rolleston, 

Lincoln, Prebbleton, Springston and West Melton) provides a state of 

the art wastewater treatment system allowing for growth into the future. 

Council recently installed new effluent irrigation pivots for the Eastern 

Selwyn Sewerage Scheme and Ellesmere Wastewater Treatment Plan 

providing additional disposal capacity while reducing environmental 

impacts. A standard wastewater charge for areas with a Council 

wastewater supply is helping to keep this essential service affordable. 

Urban roads: funding for our roading maintenance increased by 21% 

from the previous 3 years. The Council will be investing in and working 

with NZTA to seek funding for infrastructure to cater for more traffic in 

Rolleston’s industrial areas and main roads around Prebbleton connecting 

to the city. Improvements are planned to Rolleston town centre through 

intersection upgrades and to cater for more traffic and pedestrians and 

cyclists, and in Lincoln to make the town centre more accessible for 

pedestrians and cyclists including connections to Lincoln University. 

Rural roads: satisfaction is relatively low but has risen by 9% since 2014. 

Council has to balance how funding is allocated as the rural roading 

network is large but has low traffic volumes. In 2014 we started investing 

around $1 million per year more on road maintenance to repair problem 

sections of roads as government funding for this area had not adequately 

kept pace with demands and the growing number of heavy vehicles. 

Cycleways: satisfaction has risen by 21% since 2014. New cycleways 

between Springston and Lincoln and Lincoln and Rolleston were 

completed in 2014 and 2015. A new cycleway between Glentunnel 

and Coalgate is under construction, with cycleways from Leeston to 

Doyleston and Rolleston to Templeton to be completed by 2019. 

Footpaths: The Council has increased its footpath extension budget 

to $500,000 this year to allow us to complete around six kms of new 

footpath extensions. Most of this cost is funded from investment income. 

Rubbish and Recycling: satisfaction with this service is high. We are 

looking at improving recycling services for remote communities. 

Public swimming pools: An updated aquatic facilities strategy is in 

development identifying what additional swim space is needed in Selwyn. 

Southbridge Pool changing facilities were recently upgraded. 

Parks and reserves: Foster Recreation Park is a major park being 

developed. Extensions to Leeston and Darfield community parks have been 

completed recently and land purchased for future reserves in Rolleston 

(99 hectares) and Prebbleton (20 hectares). Improvements or extensions 

to McHughs Forest Park, Kirwee Domain, Darfield Domain, West Melton 

Reserve, Brookside Park and Lincoln Domain are planned by 2025. 

Community centres and halls: planned new facilities include an indoor 

sports complex at Rolleston, Prebbleton Community Centre and West 

Melton Community and Recreation Centre. Dunsandel Community 

Centre is under construction. A new community centre is currently being 

designed at Tai Tapu. A review of future community space needs in 

Rolleston is underway. 

Libraries: Lincoln Library opened in 2014. A large new library is planned 

to open in Rolleston in 2019. Attendance at programmes and events 

last year doubled while membership rose by 8% as a result of more 

engagement with communities which will continue to be a focus. A new 

mobile bus will be purchased in the next year. 

Council Call 

Selwyn District Council 

Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston 

Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338 

Rolleston Library 

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 or 318 8338 

Darfield Library & Service Centre 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2800 

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Selwyn Times Tuesday August 9 2016 19 

Notices 

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE 

Wednesday 10 August 

Rakaia Huts 9.10-9.30am 

Southbridge Playcentre 

10-10.30am 

Southbridge School 

10.45am-12pm 

Thursday 11 August 

St John of God, Rolleston 

1-1.30pm 

Ladbrooks School 2-2.30pm 

Prebbleton Tavern 4-6pm 

Monday 15 August 

Upper Selwyn Huts 10-10.45am 

Lincoln University Learning 

Centre 11-11.30am 

Prebbleton Child Care 

1.15-1.30pm 

Rolleston Christian School 

2.30-3.30pm 

Tuesday 16 August 

Burnham Kindy 9.40-10.10am 

Burnham Preschool 

10.15-10.45am 

Dunsandel School 

11.20am-12.10pm 

Dunsandel Childcare 

12.20-12.40pm 

Paradise for Little Angels 1.30-2pm 

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE 

Auchenflower Road (4km from 

Deans Road intersection west to 

Malvern Hills Road) and Malvern 

Hills Road (100 metres north of 

Auchenflower/Malvern Hills Road 

intersection and for approximately 

6 km south of the Auchenflower 

Meetings 

Public Forums: Council, 

Community Board and local 

committee meetings are open 

to the public. Time is available at 

the start of meetings for people 

to speak on matters of concern. 

Please notify Bernadette Ryan 

(Council), Kate Anderson 

(Community Boards) or your local 

committee at least three days 

before the meeting. 

Township, Hall and Reserve 

Committees: To list or make 

changes to meeting details, email 

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt. 

nz or phone 347 2800 or 318 

8338 by 9am Wednesday the 

week before publication. 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY 

BOARDS 

Unless stated meetings are held 

at the Rolleston Council Building 

Council Meeting 

Wed 10 Aug 1pm 

Selwyn Central Community Board 

Wed 17 Aug 4.30pm 

Hororata/Acheron Rural Water 

Supply Subcommittee 

Thurs 18 Aug 8.30am 

Darfield Library 

Road Safety Committee 


Malvern Hills Rural Water 

Supply Subcommittee 



Malvern Community Board 

Mon 22 Aug 4pm, Darfield Library 

Is there an issue that you want 

On the roads this week 

intersection towards Homebush 

Road), will be closed from 

8.30am-5.30pm on Sunday 14 

August for the ‘Coalgate Sprint’ 

motorsport event. 

During the closure, traffic is 

requested to detour along the 

nearest alternative route. Any 

queries can be directed to 

Joanne on 347 2887. 

DOG MICROCHIPPING 

Free dog microchipping will take 

place on Friday 12 August at: 

· Rolleston from 9-9.30am 

· Lincoln from 10.15-10.45am 

· Leeston from 11.30am-12pm 

· Darfield from 12.45-1.15pm 

Please note: 

· Clinics last for only 30 minutes 

· The Rolleston venue is Norman 

Kirk Drive, other sessions are 

outside libraries 

· Sessions won’t occur if wet. 

Contact Tracey on 347 2800 or 

318 8338 for queries. 

ROLLESTON FIREWORKS 

Saturday 5 November 2016 

Organising this year’s event 

is well underway. We are now 

calling for expressions of interest 

from vendors interested in a 

site at the event. Please note 

an expression of interest does 

not guarantee a site. Local not 

for profit groups, schools and 

sporting groups are given first 

priority. This is a community run 

to bring to the Board’s attention 

and find out how we can help? 

See ‘Meetings’ for information on 

our Public Forum. 

Council Meeting 


LOCAL COMMITTEES & 

ASSOCIATIONS 

Arthur’s Pass Association 


Hollis Avenue, Christchurch 

Coalgate Township Committee 

Tue 16 Aug 7.30pm 

Coalgate Fire Station 

Darfield Township Committee 

Thurs 18 Aug 7.30pm 


Doyleston Community Committee 


Osborne Park Pavilion 

Glenroy Community 

Hall Committee 

Tue 16 Aug 8pm 

Glenroy Community Hall 

Glentunnel Township Committee 

Mon 22 Aug 7.30pm 

Glentunnel Hall 

Kirwee Community Committee 

Mon 15 Aug 7.30pm, Kirwee Hall 

Lincoln Community Committee 

Mon 15 Aug 7pm 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Little Rakaia Huts 

Community Committee 

Mon 22 Aug 7.30pm, Little 

Rakaia Huts Community Centre 

Prebbleton Community 

event (not Council run). Please 

contact Jens Christenson on 

347 1600 or 027 433 4179. 

Rolleston Fireworks Committee 

ROAD STOPPING (CLOSURE) 

Section of Unformed Road, 

Struie Road, Hororata 

Notice is hereby given that 

pursuant to Section 342 of the 

Local Government Act 1974 and 

the Tenth Schedule of the Act the 

road described in the schedule 

to this notice is stopped. 

Schedule - Canterbury Land 

District 

Part of the unformed legal 

road at Struie Road, Hororata, 

containing a total area of 1.4387 

hectares, more particularly 

described as Sections 1, 2, 3 

and 4 on the Survey Office Plan 

SO 470592. 

8 August 2016 

David Ward, Chief Executive 

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES 

FUNDING 

Are you involved in the arts, but 

need some financial assistance 

to make your project work? The 

closing date for the Creative NZ 

– Creative Communities Scheme 

applications is Friday 26 August. 

The application form and criteria 

are available at www.selwyn. 

govt.nz, by contacting Stuart on 

347 2708 or emailing 

stuart.westoby@selwyn.govt.nz 

Association Inc. 


Prebbleton Cottage 

Prebbleton Reserve Committee 


Prebbleton Rugby Football Club 

Rolleston Reserve Management 

Committee 


Rolleston Community Centre 

Rolleston Residents 



Rolleston Community Centre 

AGM then monthly meeting 

Sheffield/Waddington 

Community Committee 

Thurs 18 Aug 7.30pm 

Sheffield Hall 

Springston Community 

Committee 


Springston Hall Supper Room 

Springston Recreation 

Reserve Committee 


Errol Tweedy Pavilion 

Tawera Memorial Hall Committee 

Wed 17 Aug 7.30pm, Tawera Hall 

Note early meeting 

Weedons Residents 



Weedons Domain 

West Melton Residents 

Association 


West Melton Community Centre 

Repairs to the Waimakariri Gorge Road Bridge are planned with stop and go traffic controls operating. 

Footpath fault repairs and resealing work will take place on Caesar Close and Bronte Way. Gravelling 

and reshaping work will occur on Steeles and Auchenflower Roads with traffic controls in place. Edge 

break repairs will occur on Wards Road, with the road remaining open. Work to complete kerb and 

channel, seal widening and footpath construction work on the north side of Lowes Road is continuing. 

Selwyn Events 

FROM 

9 

AUGUST 

WEDNESDAY 

10 

AUGUST 

SUNDAY 

14 

AUGUST 

SUNDAY 

14 

AUGUST 

SUNDAY 

14 

AUGUST 

UNTIL 

14 

AUGUST 

UNTIL 

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AUGUST 

Term 3 Seniornet classes 

Seniornet computing classes run from 

10am-12pm on the days below. To 

enrol phone the number below or email 

selwyn.seniornet@selwyn.govt.nz. 

· Darfield, Tuesdays - phone Kathryn 

on 318 7077 

· Lincoln, Wednesdays - phone Lisa 

on 347 2755 

· Leeston, Thursdays - phone Marian 

on 324 3537 

· Rolleston, Fridays - phone Isobel on 

347 1128 

Lemonwood Grove 

School Parent Information 

Workshop 

Rolleston Community Centre, 

7.30pm 

A free workshop for interested parents 

focusing on future focused learning & 

flexible learning spaces at the school. 

See www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz 

Rolleston Envirotown 

Market 

Rolleston Square car park, 

10am-1pm 

Choose from local produce & craft. 

Email enquiries@rollestonenvirotown. 

org.nz 

Have a Go Day 

Rolleston Reserve, 12-3pm 

Kids 7 & over and adults can try 

out 20+ different recreation & library 

activities for free. With bouncy castles, 

music, sausage sizzle & coffee. 

See www.selwyn.govt.nz for timetable 

Lincoln & Districts 

Historical Society AGM 

Lincoln Community Care, 2pm 

Dr Paul Millar, Director of Ceismic will 

talk about their work to record ‘quake 

stories so future generations can 

learn what it was like & how people 

responded. All welcome, gold coin 

donation please. Afternoon tea provided 

Lincoln High Art Exhibition 

Down by the Liffey Gallery 

A free exhibition by Lincoln High 

School year 13 art students.Open 

Wednesdays to Sundays 

Stepping UP computer 

training 

Selwyn Libraries 

Free sessions covering topics like 

Skype interviews, finding a job online, 

social media, Trade Me & computer 

basics. For session details & to book 

see www.selwynlibraries.co.nz or 

phone your local library 

For information on listing a community event visit 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2820 or 318 8338 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2875 or 318 8338 

(03) 347 2800 

Darfield call free 318 8338 

www.selwyn.govt.nz

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Works on Paper 

Today-Sunday, 10am-4pm 

The latest exhibition from 

Selwyn Gallery will show work 

from Jo Ogier, Nicole Bourke 

and Sandra Thomson. They all 

express their art in different 

ways and have unique focuses 

for their pieces. The focus of 

their work ranges from the 

interpretation of viruses, 

conservation issues and climate 

change. 

Selwyn Gallery, 17 South Tce, 

Darfield. Free entry 

Lincoln High School Art 

Exhibition 

Wednesday-Sunday, 

10am-4pm 

This exhibition opens officially 

to the public on Wednesday. 

Liffey Gallery will be showing 

art from the talented students 

at Lincoln High School. The 

students have conveyed their 

art through different forms, 

photography, charcoal drawings 

and paint have all been used by 

the students. This exhibition will 

run for two weeks. 

Down by the Liffey Gallery, 1 

James St. Free entry 

The Change Makers – New 

Zealand dairy: Friend or foe? 

Thursday, 5.30pm 

The Change Markers are 

presenting a series of free public 

lectures and this week Professor 

Grant Edwards will discuss the 

dairy industry in New Zealand. 

It will present an in-depth 

look at dairy systems and their 

impact on the economy and 

environment. Doors open at 

5.30pm and the event starts 

at 6pm. There will be light 

refreshments available before 

and after the event. 

Lincoln University. Free entry 

Astronomy public open night 

Friday, 7.30pm 

Grab the opportunity to become 

“Skyentists” for the night, 

as you and your family enjoy 

the wonders of the southern 

night sky with local amateur 

astronomers. See planets such as 

Mars or Saturn or perhaps take 

a closer look at the Moon. Learn 

about our constellations, closest 

stars, the galactic core and nebulae 

in our universe. 

RF Joyce Observatory, 218 Bells 

Email caitlin.miles@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

Rd, West Melton. Tickets $7 for 

children and $10 per adult 

Olivier Lattion Piano 

Saturday, 7.30pm 

Listen to internationallyrecognised 

Fribourg pianist and 

composer Olivier while he plays 

music from Part, Debussy and 

Mussorgsky as well as some of 

his own pieces and music from 

internationally acclaimed composer 

Chris Cree Brown. Light 

supper is included in the ticket 

price. Tickets can be purchased 

from www.nutpoint.org 

Nut Point Centre, 703 Old West 

Coast Rd, West Melton. Tickets 

are $25 

Beginners Knitting 

Workshop 

Sunday 

The Selwyn Timebank is 

hosting a knitting workshop. If 

you are new to knitting and interested 

in becoming a timebank 

member email selwyntimebank@gmail.com 

to find out 

more about the event, including 

the time and location. It is free to 

sign up to the timebank. All the 

materials are provided for. 

Lincoln. Costs three timecredits 

Markets 

The local markets have a lot 

on offer, from fresh produce to 

hand made crafts. 

Darfield Market: Saturday, 

10am-2pm. Next to Farmlands 

on South Tce, Darfield. 

Lincoln Market: Saturday, 

10am-1pm. Gerald St, Lincoln. 

Edendale Car Boot Sale: 

Sunday, 10am-3pm. Edendale 

Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd, West 

SELWYN TIMES 

HAVE A GO: The district council 

is hosting its annual Have a Go 

Day. It is the opportunity to try 

out sports without buying all the 

gear and getting a membership. 

The free event starts at noon on 

Sunday and there are more than 

20 sports and recreational activities 

to try throughout the day. Try your 

hand at archery, tennis, volleyball, 

fitness classes, baby gym, high 

ropes course, wheel chair rugby, 

pedalmania, bouncy castles, 

walking and more while enjoying 

live music. The event is held at 

Rolleston Community Centre and 

Reserve. 

Melton. 

Rolleston Envirotown 

Market: Sunday, 10am-1pm. 

Rolleston Square. 

Running Groups 

The running groups aim to 

get like-minded members of the 

community fit and engage with 

other. All running groups have 

a handicapped start to cater for 

your ability. 

Lincoln Road Runners: Tuesday 

registration from 5.30pm 

starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km. 

Starts at Lincoln University. 

Gold coin donations. 

Malvern Road Runners: 

Tuesday registration from 

6.10pm starts at 6.30pm. 3km 

or 6km. Starts from Malvern 

Netball Centre. 

Ellesmere Road Runners: 

Wednesday registration from 

5.45pm starts at 6pm. 3km or 

6km walk or run. Starts from 

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Fashion 

Music-inspired design takes award 

• By Annabelle Dick 

A POLYTECH student’s 

collection based on a Miles 

Davis album has taken away 

top spot in menswear design at 

the Hokonui Fashion Design 

Awards with his jazz-influenced 

collection. 

Will Roper, 19, of Ara Institute 

of Canterbury, entered two looks 

into the menswear category in 

the competition in Gore at the 

weekend. 

The fashion school’s secondyear 

students swept up all the 

awards for the menswear section 

with Pera-Kate May, second, 

Rachel Bell, third, and Merrin 

Mortimer, fourth. 

Mr Roper said it was a big 

shock and he was really stoked 

with the result. 

“I was really surprised, I’ve 

never won any awards,” he said. 

His winning look was a pair of 

mid-calf, tailored trousers with a 

double pleated front, turtle neck 

jumper and oversized doublebreasted 

wool suit jacket. 

His collection ‘Sanctuary’ 

is based on Miles Davis’ 1970 

album ‘Bitches Brew’. 

In the late 60s-early 70s Davis 

started to move away from pure 

jazz that made him famous and 

he started to experiment with 

different sounds. 

“He was one of the first people 

to add different instruments into 

jazz so when people think of jazz 

they think of horns, saxophones, 

drums and double bass - but he 

added in electric guitars, marimbas, 

synthesizers and all different 

sorts of things,” Mr Roper said. 

“His music still took its influence 

from jazz but it’s not jazz 

anymore it’s something different 

he created. I wanted to take 

the same concept and apply it 

to tailoring - tailoring is a very 

traditional aspect of clothing 

just like jazz and they’re both 

considered quite fancy. I wanted 

to add new media to my clothes 

like he added new instruments 

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the weekend. 

PHOTO: 

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to his music.” 

Mr Roper, who lives in Governors 

Bay, has a big love for 

music, art history, psychology 

and science - he often draws on 

his interests by including aspects 

of them in the collections he 

creates. 

His next collection is based on 

Miles Davis’ 1959 album ‘Kind 

of Blue’ where he experiments 

with the colour blue, blues 

music, modern artists use of blue 

and comfort wear. 

He is also reading a paper on 

abstract algebra which he hopes 

to draw on for future looks. 

“I think that would be really 

cool to apply to a collection. I 

want to have all the patterns and 

measurements have significance 

like have all the measurements 

be the golden ratio or pi.” 

Mr Roper is in his second year 

at Ara’s fashion school gaining a 

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He hopes to create his own 

label in the future. 

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TASTE SELWYN 

SELWYN TIMES 

Urban Oasis 

in the country 

Your guide 

to the best 

Taste in 


MEMORYS RESTAURANT 

A boutique establishment with an emphasis 

on relaxed dining and small private 

functions. Set amongst mature trees with a 

well-established garden and large courtyard 

area. The menu is an intimate selection of 

meals which changes weekly. Memorys is 

an unlicensed premises, however offer a 

beverage selection with a difference. 

MAKE A RESERVATION 

(BUT NOT ESSENTIAL) 

BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER 

227 Leeston Rd, Springston. 

Ph 03 329 5554. info@memorys.co.nz. 

Hours: Thu-Sun 10am-4pm 

(Bookings essential) (Wednesday open for private group bookings only) 

Minimum group booking 8 for Dinner 

a short distance from Christchurch is tai tapu. This village has rich 

treasure waiting to be discovered, like award winning café, 

The Store @ tai tapu. 

Whether planning to dine out, 

have a coffee and snack, or browse the 

shops, The Store @ tai tapu is a must. 

There is great food and an interesting 

array of new Zealand made and inspired 

giftware, homeware, jewellery and other 

items in the gift shop. 

Delicious quality food which is all made 

on site and a high level of service, are 

things that owner Janice and her team 

pride themselves on. 

The selection of brunch and lunch 

dishes is large and there are delectable 

savoury and sweet items in the cabinet 

with special dietary needs including gluten 

and dairy free catered for, and a children’s 

menu that will keep the little ones content. 

also fashionable, are their high teas and 

with the spaciousness of this venue, these 

are ideal for small and large gatherings. 

Over winter, the fire is roaring while the 

green-lined garden is sheltered, making it 

pleasant on a sunny day. On the menu are 

some tasty dishes and fresh homemade 

soups. The breakfast egg dishes have been 

extremely popular, especially the eggs and 

edamame Mash, as has the Chicken and 

gravy Buttie for lunch. accompany the 

meal with some locally produced wine 

or beer. Finish off with some coffee and 

delicious cake, slice or dessert with the 

old time favourite, Sticky Date and ginger 

pudding bound to satisfy. 

The Store @ tai tapu is also a good 

place to stop for refreshments that 

include traditional milk shakes, gourmet 

shakes, smoothies, and Kapiti gourmet 

or traditional icecreams with a decadent 

coating of chocolate for a brown derby. 

This is a great destination or stopover, 

handy to lincoln, rolleston and the city. 

“people are often surprised when they 

discover us for the first time,” says Janice. 

“They like the feeling of escaping the city 

without driving a long distance.” 

THE STORE @ TAI TAPU 

Enjoy the relaxing and gorgeous 

country setting of The Store @ Tai Tapu. 

Just minutes from town this is that 

perfect place to escape any day of the 

week to enjoy their award winning food 

and coffee. 

687 Christchurch Akaroa Rd, Tai Tapu. 

(5 mins from Halswell). Ph 03 329 6753. 

www.thestoretaitapu.co.nz 

Email: thestore@taitapu.co.nz 

Open 7 Days. Mon-Fri 7.30am-4.30pm, 

Sat-Sun 8.30am-4.30pm. 

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A true oasis in the heart of Prebbleton, 

a short 5 minute drive from the Southern 

Motorway, with plenty of free parking and a 

charming garden area. Quiz night Wed 7pm, 

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm, functions to 

suit your budget. Bookings advised. Friendly 

country atmosphere. Free courtesy van. 

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milanese 

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place to dine when you want a taste of 

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authentic Italian Pizzas. 

Dine In or Takeaway. 

Licensed/BYO wine only. 

Private Functions available. 

Open: Tues-Sunday from 4.30pm to 10pm 

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The Store @ tai tapu is open 

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town of Lincoln, The Tea House will treat 

you to something special every day. 

Enjoy lunch, High Tea, dinner or a special 

event at our elegant tea house in Lincoln. 

All of our dishes are made with fresh local 

produce and cooked to perfection. 

6 Robert Street, Lincoln. 

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Taste 

Chef Rod’s mantra: Keep it simple 

Ever wondered who is cooking your food when you go out to a café or restaurant? The 

Star continues its series this week with The Cornershop Bistro chef – Rod Cross 

TASTY: Rod Cross uses seasonal produce in his food at the 

Cornershop Bistro. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

• By Gabrielle Stuart 

AT 25, Rod Cross borrowed 

everything he could to open his 

first restaurant. 

The menu at the Dolphin Café 

and Bar in Akaroa, which he 

opened in 1996, featured plenty 

of seafood and “good, honest, 

simple fare”, he said. 

Because of the seasonal ups 

and downs in the community, 

business was not always easy, but 

it had been his long-time goal. 

“Running my own business 

was always my goal from when 

first got into cheffing, from the 

beginning. I wanted the independence, 

and being a business 

person appealed to me.” 

But it came with it’s own challenges. 

Having become his own boss 

so young, he said it was important 

to stay humble and open to 

learning. 

“Because I have been self-employed 

most of my career, I learn 

a lot from chefs I employ. We’re 

all learning together,” he said. 

He said it was his passion for 

food and “love of good ingredients” 

that inspired him to 

become a chef, and it also shaped 

his menus. 

At The Cornershop Bistro, in 

Sumner, which he opened with 

his wife, Kath, in 2004, he said he 

tried to keep dishes simple. 

His goal was to use the best of 

seasonal produce to make the 

dishes something special. 

“I like to showcase ingredients 

for their quality. The goal is not 

to overwork ingredients, but to 

let their flavours do the talking,” 

he said. 

He said the community he was 

part of in Sumner was also something 

very important to him. 

“I’m not sure we planned being 

here 12 years, but we very much 

feel part of the community now, 

and being more established in 

the community feels it comes 

with it’s responsibilities.” 

But that was no bad thing, 

as Sumner was the best of all 

worlds, he said. 

“Although it is part of the city, 

in some ways it is a destination 

suburb, with all the benefits of 

being in the city but with that 

sense of community,” he said. 

It also meant he could surf in 

the summer, while being close 

enough to the mountains to be 

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family in the winter, he said. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Gardening 

August in the garden 

DEPENDING on the weather, 

August can either be the depth of 

winter or the first hope of spring. 

With the unusually warmer 

winter, there are some confused 

plants around various parts of 

the country! 

Daylight hours are on the 

increase and there is more time 

to devote to the garden. For 

gardens with poor drainage, 

soils are as wet as they’ll ever be, 

and wet cold soils are not very 

inviting for new plants. However, 

for re-vegetation planting (where 

plants will be left to survive on 

their own eg: trees, shrubs etc), 

this is the last month for safe 

planting. 

Citrus fruit trees should be 

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Keep feeding them throughout 

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Fertiliser. Remember citrus trees 

are frost tender, so position any 

new trees carefully when planting 

and take protective measures 

when frosts are occurring. 

For stone/pip fruit trees, now 

is an excellent time to do the 

last preventative fungal spray of 

copper oxychloride. It must be 

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Winter flowering annuals such 

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daylight hours increase and soil 

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Bulbs should be in bloom 

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lachenalias all produce beautiful 

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year. Take note and mark the best 

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With roses, in many areas new 

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Usually, new growth is ‘clean’ 

and not infected with the typical 

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your rose bushes regularly for 

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is still a little too early to apply 

fertiliser, so leave that till next 

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and striking – with a colour and 

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garden. 

To plant, choose a spot in the 

garden that receives morning 

sun and has good drainage. 

Next, boost soil fertility and 

encourage bright, healthy 

blooms by adding organic 

compost and fertiliser. 

Once that’s done, dig a wide, 

shallow hole for each plant and 

space the holes 10 to 20cm apart. 

Make sure the holes are wide 

enough so the plant’s roots don’t 

become cramped. 

Cover the plant roots with 

garden soil and give them a 

good watering, then add a layer 

of mulch to retain moisture, 

suppress weeds and keep frosts 

at bay. 

If you’re after an alternative 

planting spot, you can’t look past 

a hanging basket. In 

fact, I can’t think of a flower 

more perfectly designed for this. 

Just remember not to over 

water. If you’re not sure when to 

water, put your finger in the soil 

RICH: Encourage bright, healthy blooms by adding compost 

and fertiliser. 

to test. If it’s still moist, don’t add 

any water. 

Once planted you don’t really 

need to pay any more attention 

to your pansies. Simply make 

sure the soil doesn’t get too dry 

and pick the flowers as they fade 

to encourage more blooms. 

What to be doing in 

the garden now 

Potatoes 

Such a staple and stalwart crop, 

you need to start gearing up for 

the upcoming potato-planting 

season. Those of you who know 

your spuds will already have 

seed potatoes quietly “chitting” 

away somewhere cool indoors. 

Once the sprouts are finger 

length and the soil has warmed 

a smidge, they can be planted 

out in September. The sprouting 

phase does take four to six weeks; 

hence you need to get a wriggle 

on if you want fresh new potatoes 

in December. While the seed 

spuds are sprouting, take an 

hour or two to prepare the soil, 

work it over with a fork, blend in 

well-rotted compost and, a week 

before planting, work through 

some potato fertiliser. Adding 

the spud food prior to planting 

prevents burning the delicately 

sprouted seed potatoes. 

Vegetables 

If your patch has been vacant 

over winter, now’s the time to get 

it ready for spring planting before 

the soil warms up. Hoe off weeds 

and, when the soil isn’t boggy, 

turn it over and blend in layers of 

compost or sheep pellets – one or 

the other, not both. Then, rake it 

level and leave to settle for a few 

weeks. 

Seedlings to plant out now 

include silver beet. Look for 

brightly coloured hybrids or the 

mega-sized ‘Ford Hook Giant’, 

which can grow stems up to a 

metre long. Rows of radishes can 

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round red ones. Remember, both 

the leaves and roots can be eaten. 

Asparagus crowns are dormant 

and ready to be planted. Look for 

the biggest and fattest clumps, 

and avoid anything that are dry 

and withered. 

Spring flowers 

With the official start of spring 

just around the corner it is time 

to start dusting of those vases and 

filling them with spring flowers 

such as daffodils, snow drops, 

hyacinths, anemone, ranunculus 

and irises. When picking these 

flowers, only pick the flower stem. 

Leave the foliage in the ground 

and allow it to die down naturally, 

as this supplies the hard-working 

bulb all the nutrients it needs to 

produce flowers for next season. 

Fill the vase to the top with water 

and change it every third day. 

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Honeybee decline a financial 

threat for NZ agriculture 

New ZealaNd agriculture stands to 

lose $295 to $728 million annually if the 

local honeybee population continues to 

decline, according to a new study into 

the economic consequences of a decline 

in pollination rates. 

One of the co-authors of the study, 

lincoln University Professor Stephen 

wratten of the Bio-Protection Research 

Centre, says it is well known that a 

global decline in the populations of 

insect pollinators poses a major threat 

to food and nutritional security. “we’ve 

lost most of our wild bees in New 

Zealand to varroa mite, and cultivated 

bees are becoming resistant to varroa 

pesticides. Functioning beehives are 

becoming increasingly expensive for 

farmers to rent. we know the decline in 

bee populations is going to have a major 

impact on our economy, but we wanted 

to measure the impact.” 

Previous methods of estimating the 

economic value of pollination have 

focused on desktop calculations around 

the value of crops and the dependency 

of those crops on pollinators. 

Professor wratten said the 

experimental manipulation of 

pollination rates was a more direct 

estimation of the economic value of 

pollination, or ecosystem services (eS). 

a study was conducted in commercial 

fields producing pak choi for seed 

production. Some of the plants were 

covered with thin white mesh bags 

for varying time periods, preventing 

honeybees and fly species, which are key 

pollinators for the crop, from accessing 

the plants. 

Changes in seed yield, seeds per pod 

and proportion of unfertilised pods as 

a result of changing pollination rates 

were identified. The economic impact 

of varying pollination rates was then 

extrapolated to the main 18 pollinationdependent 

crops in New Zealand. 

The economic impacts of loss of 

pollinators include higher prices for 

consumers as crop yields are reduced and 

food production costs increase. 

“It’s critical to understand marginal 

changes in eS and their economic 

consequences in order to identify 

appropriate policy responses and avert 

further losses,” Professor wratten said. 

“Modifying existing agricultural 

systems to enhance eS requires a range 

of mechanisms, such as payments for eS. 

Current policies at a national and global 

level continue to largely ignore the value 

of eS contributions such as biological 

control and pollination.” 

Professor wratten said farmers 

worldwide needed help to put appropriate 

diversity back into their lands. 

“There is a lot of scientific knowledge 

accumulating but this has to be turned 

into ‘recipes’ for end users like farmers 

to understand and implement. The big 

challenge is to have a recipe that works. 

Give farmers the right seeds to plant. 

Make sure the bees get what they need. It’s 

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Cost-cutting by dairy farmers 

reduces break-even costs 

INdUStRy BOdy dairyNZ says the 

increased dividend and the maintained 

$4.25 per kg MS Fonterra Farmgate Milk 

Price is some good news for farmers with 

shares. 

But another positive is also emerging 

– New Zealand dairy farmers have 

sharpened their systems and reduced 

costs through this sustained low milk 

price period. 

dairyNZ chief executive tim Mackle 

says while the milk price will continue to 

keep pressure on farmers this season, the 

industry’s performance in cost-cutting 

on-farm means break-even costs have 

been reduced. 

“we’ve revised our break-even milk 

income required for the average farmer in 

2016/17 to $5.05 per kg MS,” Mr Mackle 

said. 

“It was $5.25 per kg MS for 2015/16 and 

$5.77 in 2014/15.” 

The break-even cash price includes 

farm working expenses (excluding 

adjustments for unpaid management and 

depreciation), interest and rent, tax and 

drawings; and nets off livestock and other 

income received. 

“The reduced milk price has meant 

farmers have really fine-tuned their 

management and analysed their costs 

of production. This should bring the 

average farm working expenses back to an 

anticipated $3.55 per kg MS this season, 

H90 x W130mm 

the lowest level since 2009/10.” 

Farm working expenses were sitting 

at $4.07 per kg MS in 2014/15, so the 

reduction has been equivalent to around 

$100,000 per farm, on average. 

Mr Mackle said reducing the breakeven 

price was tremendous recognition 

for New Zealand dairy farmers and the 

resilience they have shown. 

“Being able to reduce the break-even 

milk price tells us that dairy farmers 

have cut costs further than we thought. 

This cost control is resulting in more 

efficient dairy businesses, which is key to 

resilience.” 

despite the $5.05 per kg MS break-even 

milk income required for the average 

farmer, under the current forecast farmers 

will receive around $4.50 per kg MS all up 

in terms of milk income, including retro 

payments from last season and dividends 

(including the lift in dividend announced 

last month). 

“Obviously there is still a shortfall there 

– and while there are farmers operating 

above that $5.05 level, there are many 

with break-even incomes below that 

too. But a $4.50 income and reduced 

farm working expenses means farmers 

won’t need to borrow quite as much,” Mr 

Mackle said. 

“But let’s be clear, this is still very tough 

for our farmers as it’s been a sustained 

period of low milk price. 

“every farm runs a slightly different 

system, with different costs and needs. 

Many will have been through the 

process of fine-tuning their budgets, but 

maintaining that momentum and always 

looking for efficiency opportunities is 

key.” 

tactics campaign supports farmers 

dairyNZ’s tactics campaign continues 

to support farmers through field days, 

which will be underway in September and 

October. These tactics for Spring events 

will help farmers extract maximum value 

from their pasture. 

“Pasture First is a message we are 

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kg MS milk price, but 98 per cent at a 

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to make the most of it, particularly this 

spring,” Mr Mackle said. 

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Brexit vote further dampens 

farmer confidence 

Farmer confidence has picked up slightly since surveyed last in 

January but remains weak, according to Federated Farmers’ July 

2016 Farm Confidence Survey. 

the SURvey was conducted 

immediately after the Brexit decision 

and this appears to have dampened 

farmer confidence in the global market, 

on top of their existing concerns 

about the domestic scene, president 

of Federated Farmers dr william 

Rolleston says. 

“The strength of the global 

economy, post-Brexit, is weighing 

heavily on farmers’ expectations. 

So, not surprisingly, 37.8 per cent of 

respondents told us commodity and 

farmgate prices were their biggest single 

concern.” 

Other major areas of concern were 

regulation and compliance costs, 

health and safety requirements and 

resource management issues, especially 

freshwater management. 

The survey showed farmers’ spending 

intentions for the coming year remain 

negative and have barely budged since 

the last survey in January. 

In the area of debt reduction, a net 

16.3 per cent of farmers expect to 

increase their debt rather than reduce it, 

which is a slight improvement from in 

the January survey. 

“The primary sector needs the 

continued ongoing support of banks,” 

dr Rolleston said. 

“Federated Farmers will continue its 

quarterly member surveys on banking 

relationships and behavior so we can 

continue to understand how these 

relationships are working for farmers.” 

also not surprisingly, given the timing 

of the survey, the largest number of 

respondents (13.3 per cent) said they 

believed the government’s highest 

priority should be trade policy. 

This included calls on it to negotiate 

new free trade agreements and to 

protect market access into the european 

Union and the United Kingdom post- 

Brexit. 

This was followed closely by monetary 

policy on 12 per cent (a reflection of the 

high exchange rate) and then regulation 

and compliance costs on 11.7 per cent. 

No other priority attracted more than 

10 per cent of respondents, although 

housing came very close on 9.9 per cent. 

Federated Farmers president Dr William Rolleston 

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quick chat with the head of the 

sales team. 

We were talking about the luxury 

car market and the number of 

sales Mercedes-Benz was showing 

amidst New Zealand’s complicated 

market segments. Mercedes-Benz 

was New Zealand’s number one 

luxury car brand last year, and 

with its high number of sales 

through the first half this year it’s 

hard to see them being toppled. 

One of the reasons must be the 

very complex number of models 

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand is 

being presented with from the 

German factories. There is a car, 

station wagon, or sport utility 

vehicle for all buyer types, and 

amidst each different series there 

is a variety of engine, transmission 

and specification options. 

The most complicated decision a 

prospective buyer would face is 

deciding on a model in comparison 

to budget constraints. 

The car I was picking up was a 

GLC 220d, a diesel-powered midsize 

sport utility vehicle which fast 

became one of my favourites out 

of the Mercedes-Benz stable. It 

also dovetailed with the GLC 250 

which is much the same car, albeit 

with a 2-litre petrol engine. 

The GLC as a series lands 

here in three variants. It starts at 

MERCEDES-BENZ GLC: Choice of three variants. 

$89,900 for the test car as evaluated, 

the GLC 250 lands at $94,900 

while another 2.2-litre diesel 

(GLC 250d) which is effectively 

the same engine as the 220d but 

with higher power outputs, lists at 

$96,900. 

One of the reasons why I 

enjoyed the two GLC variants 

as much as I did is because as 

a vehicle it doesn’t look like the 

traditional SUV, it is more station 

wagon-like, and regular readers 

will recall my enthusiasm for the 

wagon concept. 

All GLC variants for the New 

Zealand market are four-wheeldrive, 

or 4-Matic as Mercedes- 

Benz label it. If you add in the 

driveline combination of diesel, 

a nine-speed automatic gearbox, 

and all-corner drive then the 

result is quite appealing. 

Rated at 125kW and 400Nm, 

the 2.2-litre engine has all of 

the wonderful mid-range power 

attributes that make diesel so 

appealing as a fuel. For interest’s 

sake, the 250d gets power 

and torque boosts to 150kW and 

500Nm, while the GLC 250 gets 

the familiar, lightly boosted turbocharged 

engine which is rated 

at 155kW and 350Nm. The 220d’s 

twin-camshaft, 16-valve engine is 

also turbocharged which results in 

a wide torque spread – 1400rpm 

to 2800rpm. 

As a consequence, it is a powerhouse 

through the whole acceleration 

process, it will cut out 

a standstill to 100km/h time of 

8.3sec, and will make 120km/h 

from 80km/h in 4.1sec. Steering 

wheel-mounted paddle shifters 

will assist the driver if he/she 

decides to take control over the 

acceleration process. 

It wouldn’t be a world-class 

diesel engine unless you get the 

benefits of thrifty fuel usage and 

that is certainly the case in the 

220d. It is rated with a 5.6-litre per 

100km (50mpg) combined cycle 

average. I achieved a constant 

7l100km (41mpg) with an amazing 

4.5l/100km (62mpg) showing 

at a steady 100km/h, the engine 

spinning over leisurely at just 

1300rpm. In contrast, the GLC 

250 is rated with a 7.2l/100km 

(39mpg) figure, and sat close to 

that at around 8l/100km (35mpg) 

during testing time. 

These figures are all quite 

remarkable for a vehicle which 

weighs in a little tubby at 1845kg, 

but the point is that the engineering 

which is coming out of 

European factories at the moment, 

especially those which are producing 

diesel power, are at the 

forefront of technology, and the 

GLC is just one example of performance 

and economy all rolled 

into one. 

I took the 220d on a State 

Highway 73 drive to Lake Lyndon. 

I don’t often use main roads for 

evaluation simply because I’m a 

little impatient in traffic, but I 

was on the road early one Sunday 

morning with the intention of 

travelling the back road from 

Lake Lyndon through to the Lake 

Coleridge Village. But, as nature 

would have it, it was bucketing 

down in the foothills thanks to a 

nor’west flow, and the wet, shingle 

roads would have created a major 

cleaning challenge when I got 

home. 

Nevertheless, I got a thorough 

understanding of the GLC’s 

behaviour on the seal and I 

enjoyed its nimble and agile 

nature, given that it is a mid-size 

SUV. 

Riding on huge Pirelli rubber, 

there is positive steering feel and 

unyielding grip. Body balance in 

the GLC is well controlled, the 

suspension’s spring and damper 

rates are a mixture of what is 

required to keep body roll contained 

in a corner, along with 

the ability to absorb the ruts and 

bumps which make up the majority 

of Christchurch’s roads. 

As you would expect from 

Mercedes-Benz, the GLC is full of 

luxury appointments, it has the kit 

to make you feel you have bought 

a lot of car, and it is intensely 

comfortable to ride in, even for 

five occupants. 

The GLC is just another example 

of what make Mercedes-Benz 

so desirable as a manufacturer. 

All German makes are selling well 

in New Zealand at the moment, 

but it will be a real surprise if 

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7.1 meters $420 

3.5 meters $210 

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Phone or 

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022 0972 596 for 

delivery time. 

Storage 

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Commercial yard, 

vehicles, boat from $10 

pw. Ph 021 065 0934 or 

329 5180 

To Lease 

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Retail 

Only 2 spaces remain 

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Ray White Commercial 

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Alison Langdon 347-6111 

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gates & repairs, ph Ryan 

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021 073 2624 

• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways 

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027 420 6125 

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334 4125 

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Phone 322 1103 Mobile 027 586 4830 

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027 4340 200 

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Mobile: 021-500-519 

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Remuneration is negotiable and 

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Contact Geoff Hill 

Tel.03-347-4956 or Mob. 0274-770-070 

Email: tractors@lifestyletractors.co.nz 

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If this is you please send your CV 

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or call 027-564-5835. 

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caretaker Part- time 

24 hours a fortnight (Flexible hours) 

We require someone with handyman 

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buildings. 

Job description and application pack 

is available from 

office@weedons.school.nz or 347-8740 

Applications close 22nd August 

Dental Assistant 

We now have a vacancy for a Dental 

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Please email your CV to 

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Driveways 

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022 341 8848 

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Phone 

021 454 864 

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M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 


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SELWYN TIMES 

Residential 

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Rolleston 29 Othello Drive 

Leeston 108 Timber Yard Road 

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027 435 5930 

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027 636 3576 

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027 662 2751 

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027 229 9522 

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027 769 6696 

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021 409 050 

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van der Klei

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Week commencing Tuesday, 9TH augusT, 2016 

www.flemington.co.nz 

“Oakden Manor” - A Private Family Home 

Immaculately presented, north-facing family home that is currently 

operated as a bed and breakfast on a 1633m2 private, very secure, 

larger section. The home offers a large, modern kitchen with an adjacent 

dining/living area that flows through to a spacious formal lounge. 

The master bedroom (with an en suite and walk-in robe) is oversized 

and whilst internally linked to the main home can also be accessed 

via a separate external entrance, which provides opportunities for 

possible utilization by a dependant relative. An additional three double 

bedrooms, an updated family bathroom, separate laundry and toilet 

complete the picture. 

The home is kept warm and cosy in winter as a result of a log burner, heat 

pump, heat transfer unit and an inbuilt wall heater, whilst in summer, 

cooling is provided by way of an air conditioning unit. Indoor outdoor flow 

is provided by way of ranch sliders from the dining/living room and the 

master bedroom. Four-car garaging, a large utility shed or studio (with 

power) and a secure gated boat/trailer park are located at the rear of the 

property and are accessed via the cobblestone driveway. 

The garden and lawns are easy care, well-established and are 

complemented by a “Rainbird” automatic watering system, large tunnel 

house, vegetable beds and an orchard. 

Being situated in a very sort after location, this home will tick all the 

boxes for even the most discerning family with its close proximity to 

the primary and secondary school, not to mention the wealth of other 

services on offer in the Darfield township. 

Price: $689,000 incl GST 

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR24103 

Address: 33 Oakden Drive, Darfield 

Karen Hennessy 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 967 0186 

karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Min Cookson 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 249 5417 

min.cookson@xtra.co.nz 

Viewing: 14th & 21st August 1.30pm - 2.00pm

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

Licenced under REAA 2008 

Productive Cattle Finishing Unit 

Hororata 

"Idle Elms" 

West Melton 

• 195.04ha cattle finishing / dairy support farm 

• Currently approximately 98ha is irrigated, with 

CPW Stage Two construction shares purchased to 

supplement the current system 

• A high number of well-subdivided paddocks and 

fenced laneways 

• Seven separate titles offering future options 

• Productive pastures and high yielding crops 

• Excellent infrastructure including cattle yards, 

woolshed, covered yards, hay sheds and 

workshop facilities 

• Large, executive home set in established gardens 

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: LEE24204 

ENQUIRIES OVER $6M 

Plus GST (if any) 

Peter McCorkindale 

B 03 341 4301 

M 027 594 5190 

Sam Davidson 

B 03 341 4301 

M 027 488 8269 

• 12.5454 hectares 

• Older three-bedroom home, large living, separate 

lounge offering lots of space 

• Triple-car garage/workshop 

• Great shed complex in yard area, offering shed 

space for many horses, plus three-bay hayshed 

• Set of pipe cattle yards 

• 12 paddocks 

• 800m all-weather track 

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAR23541 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 

Min Cookson 

B 03 341 4301 

M 027 249 5417 

H 03 347 9944 

Incredible Value Here! 

Eyrewell 

Selwyn Property With Potential 

Leeston 

Priced to sell! Motivated trustees of the Deceased 

Estate want this property SOLD! Offers over 

$770,000 plus GST (if any) will be considered (RV 

$820,000). Located in peaceful surroundings, this 

4.7940ha established lifestyle property is offered 

for genuine sale for the first time in 22 years. The 

spacious two-storey brick home in a mature garden 

setting offers six bedrooms, kitchen, dining, 

separate lounge with open fire, two bathrooms, 

two toilets, numerous storage rooms, laundry, 

double garaging and large verandah area. There is 

a six-bay barn, workshop and one-stand woolshed. 

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: CHR23351 

ENQUIRIES OVER $770,000 


Peter Crean 

M 027 434 4002 

Michelle Singh 

M 021 163 2103 

• 199.4 hectare sheep/beef farm 

• Divided into approximately 100ha subdivided 

paddocks on fertile silt soils with the remaining 

area being lakeside 

• A central laneway gives ease of access and stock 

movement 

• Large seven-bay shed with woolshed and sheep 

yards and a large concrete-based set of steel 

cattle yards 

• No dwelling but plenty of building sites 

• Water is provided by the farms well and includes 

a consent to irrigate 

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: LEE24081 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 



B 03 341 4301 

M 027 594 5190 

Athol Earl 

Sales Manager/Auctioneer 

M 027 437 6298 

Peter Crean 

M 027 434 4002 

Min Cookson 

M 027 249 5417 

Sam Davidson 

M 027 488 8269 

Karen Hennessy 

M 027 967 0186 

Wilton Atkins 

M 027 606 0660 


M 027 594 5190 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

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4

5 

28 Shelley Street, Rolleston 

OFFERS OVER $409,000 

Shelley St Stunner! 

Redecorated throughout, this lovely 3 bedroom 

family home offers a wonderful opportunity to 

first home buyers and those wanting to get onto 

the property ladder. A modern kitchen/dining 

flows through to the inviting living area, which is 

further enhanced by a cosy conservatory which 

opens onto the outdoor living area. A logburner 

with wetback, a heat pump, a heat transfer 

kit and separate ventilation system keep the 

house dry and toasty warm, as well as helping 

with the hot water! Fully fenced with a lovely 

decked area this home ticks all the boxes. Avoid 

disappointment and contact Fay or Mike today 

to find out more. 

25 Whitewash Head Road 

3 Watkins Place, Lincoln 

ENQUIRY OVER $659,000 

Stunning Home, Lovely 

Lincoln Location! 

This near new contemporary four large 

bedroom home oozes style and comfort. A 

designer kitchen connects to both the living 

room and the separate lounge, as well as 

the outdoor living area. Triple car garaging 

and solar water heating are only a couple of 

the added features you will find in this lovely 

family home. Only 25 minutes from the CBD 

and within easy cycling distance to Lincoln 

High and University this stunning home is a 

must see! Call Mike or Fay now for viewing 

times. 

Ocean Dream! 

POA 

Positioned at one of Christchurch’s most desirable addresses and boasting spectacular views of the 

ocean, Southern Alps and city, this magnificent home represents your ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity. 

Architecturally designed with open plan living, expansive windows and abundant outdoor living 

areas, this beautiful home showcases its idyllic setting and offers itself to entertaining whatever the 

season! My vendor has cherished this home and their tenure is testament to this, however they are 

now committed to selling. Contact Mike Goatley today for further information on how this majestic 

setting could be yours. 

www.oneagencyselwyn.com 

List your property for sale with us and you’re in to 

WIN A HOLIDAY 

“Just list your home for sale exclusively 

with Mike Pero Real Estate and be in the 

draw for 5 nights staying at the Pacific 

Resort Rarotonga.” 

for two in Rarotonga 

including accommodation, airfares, 

transfers and $500 cash 

Joe Tracey Cheryl Cath 

Brand & Territory Owners Licensed Salesperson Licensed Salesperson 

Joe 021 324 529 

joe.brankin@mikepero.com 

Tracey 021 063 7504 

tracey.brankin@mikepero.com 

Cheryl 027 430 3906 

cheryl.hunt@mikepero.com 

Cath 021 137 9931 

cath.henderson@mikepero.com 

All exclusive listings received between 20 June & 30 September 2016 will be included in the draw. Winner will be notified & posted on the Mike Pero Facebook page on or before 3rd 

October 2016. Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008). Terms & conditions refer to mikepero.com/raro. 

ROLLESTON | WEST MELTON | KIRWEE | DARFIELD | SPRINGFIELD | HORORATA

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Ray White Rolleston 

Sarah Booth 

Licensee Salesperson 

Business Owner 

027 527 8258 

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 

Licensee Agent 


027 224 4733 

Emma George 



027 555 0568 

Melanie Elliott 


027 635 2643 

Leisa Webster 


027 722 5537 

Leesa Barrie 


027 947 1200 

Rolleston 1 Matisse Close 

Set on a private corner section in the popular Ambrose Estate, 

boasting great street appeal, is this approx. 230m2 family home. 

Offering generous bench space for the chef in the family which 

overlooks the well-proportioned open plan dining & living area. The 

large separate lounge with bay window provides the extra room 

most families crave, & if a computer area is required come & check 

out the purpose built desk & study area. Heating is sorted with 2 

heat pumps, a gas fire & a SAYR ventilation system with hospital For Sale 

grade filters. The wallpaper in 3 of the double bedrooms have neat 

sea themes so the kids will have fun picking which room is theirs. 

The master bedroom completes the picture with a walk in robe & 

ensuite. With immediate possession available - call now to view! 

Sale Offers over $589,000 

View Sunday 2.00pm - 2.30pm 

rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22523 

Angela Hunt 021 548 777 

Lincoln 18 Kildare Terrace 

Situated in the heart of Lincoln, this home needs 

TLC, but has huge potential. Whether you want 

to fix it up, or simply knock it down to use the 

section on which it sits, then come take a look. 

The home features 2 bedrooms, a lounge area, 

kitchen, bathroom & separate toilet/laundry room. 

They don’t come any cheaper than this, so don’t 

miss your chance to do up this diamond in the 

rough and make it shine! Call today to arrange 

your viewing. The area on the flat plan is approx 

504sqm. 

Sale $349,000 

View Saturday 3.30pm - 4.00pm 


Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

Rolleston 1 Diane Place 

Built with a northerly aspect on a 948sqm section, this home will 

meet the needs of many, with plenty of space for everyone. The 

floor plan of the home comprises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 

study, separate laundry, separate lounge, open plan kitchen/dining 

and a second living area, making it ideal for the modern day family. 

Situated in a prime position within the Mayfair subdivision 

(off Beaumont Drive), the location is only a short walk to the local 

supermarket, shops, Rolleston School, preschool & reserves 

nearby. Be sure to come take a look now. 

For Sale 

Sale $515,000 



‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

Rolleston 24 Colebrook Drive 

Construction on this 244m2 home in Devon Park is 

underway. You will be impressed with the excellent 

living and accommodation offered by this floor 

plan. Featuring 4 good size bedrooms, including 

the master with an ensuite and walk in robe, 

separate lounge, internal laundry and that much 

sought after three car garaging with drive through. 

Sliders will open off the living and lounge areas to 

a sunny patio, ideally designed for entertaining. 

The home is nicely sited on a family friendly 720m2 

section which will have a lawn, patios and driveway 

laid prior to settlement. Call now for more details. 


View By Appointment 


Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 


Lincoln 21 Payne Court 

Brand spanking new & ready for it’s first happy owner, this 

beautiful home is ready for you to enjoy right now! Spanning 

across approx 247m2, the home features a well designed 

kitchen with large walk in pantry, spacious living areas, a 

sunny patio area & a great backyard for summer BBQ’s while 

watching the children play. Four double bedrooms in total, 

the master enjoys an ensuite & a well equipped walk-in-robe. 

A separate laundry, study nook, beautiful bathrooms plus 

three car garage, all set on a 619m2 private section makes 

this home instantly appealing. Situated in the quality Liffey 

Springs with walkways & reserves nearby. Only by viewing 

will you be able to appreciate everything that has been put 

into the home. Don’t miss this great opportunity to purchase 

a brand new warm home which will be SOLD on or before 

the deadline. There can only be one lucky winner... will it be 

you? 

Sale Deadline Sale - 4pm, 17th August (Unless Sold Prior) 

View Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm 


Leesa Barrie 027 947 1200 


Ray White Rolleston - Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) MREINZ 

Ph: 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz


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Angela Hunt 


021 548 777 

Amanda Cherry 


027 340 6955 

Dwayne Bloomfield 


021 163 9874 

Melissa Warrington 


027 279 4362 

Nyressa Vincent 


027 515 7045 

Kathy Wilson 


021 183 3060 

Rolleston 2 Stanford Way 

IIn the attractive Faringdon subdivision this brand new home will 

immediately impress with its design and superior finish. The vast 

living area attracts natural light and makes family living and 

entertaining a breeze with its open plan and indoor outdoor flow 

to patios. The kitchen is sleek in design with plenty of storage 

and bench space including a generous walk in pantry. Two living 

areas plus a dining area makes this spacious design a stand out For Sale 

above the rest. The master bedroom again shows off with size and Sale Offers over $649,000 

luxurious tiled ensuite, a walk in wardrobe and sliders leading View Sunday 2.00pm - 2.30pm 

outside. 3 double bedrooms are looked after by a stunning rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22544 

bathroom, while a heat ducted system keeps everyone snug during Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

winter. Look no further as this will be a dream come true! 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

Rolleston 22 Carrick Place 

*Main part of home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

& 2 living rooms, * Granny Flat/Self Contained Unit 

with kitchen/living, double bedroom & ensuite, * 

Walk in pantry, * Private rear section, * Safe short 

stroll to Clearview School, * Great for extended 

family, * Room for additional garaging/sheds, * 

Immediate possession, * 10 Year Master build 

guarantee, * 1012m2 section (Incl ROW). Come 

and see this “Cracker on Carrick!”. 

NOTE: Carrick Place is located at the end of 

Fairhurst Place, Fairhurst Place comes off Lowes 

Road. 





Rolleston 7A William Street 

First home buyers be quick! This delightful property will appeal to 

all! This lovely home has all you need with a large living area kept 

warm with a log burner while the heat pump will keep you cool in 

the upcoming summer days. Indoor/outdoor flow leads to a large 

north facing covered deck to relax and entertain. The kitchen 

includes a new dishwasher and bay window making it light and 

airy. 3 double bedrooms accommodate all the family along with a 

separate laundry and bathroom. Outside the double garage and off 

street parking, means plenty of space for vehicles, trailers or setting 

up a workshop in the garage. An area is set aside for wood for 

the log burner with potential for vege boxes or growing tomatoes. 

As a first home you couldn’t ask for more! 

For Sale 

Sale $395,000 



Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

Rolleston Maddison Park Sections 

‘Maddison Park’ is home to a number of sections 

so handy to the new school! West Rolleston 

Primary School is just a short walk from this 

subdivision of sections ranging from 595sqm to 

685sqm. This new subdivision is located on the 

corner of Brookside Road & East Maddisons Road, 

and provides options and flexibility for the design 

of your new home. With Rolleston growing, the 

amenities & facilities come with it, & what better 

time to get in & take advantage of the new primary 

school, & a brand new high school opening in 

2017. 

Sale From $179,000 




West Melton 6 Preston Avenue 

With set plans already in place, our vendors are definitely 

on the move and want this sold on or before auction day! 

Previously a Mike Greer show home, you are sure to be 

impressed by the features that were put in to this home to 

showcase what the company can offer. With a 2.7m stud 

height throughout, granite bench tops, large walk in pantry, 

double tiled showers, twin vanities & under tile heating in 

both of the sumptuous bathrooms, solar hot water, a log 

burner in the lounge & heat pump in the open plan living, 

separate laundry, 4 bedrooms + a study.... the list just goes 

on! A very appealing home from the street, it offers plenty 

of off street parking, with the perfect spot for your boat, 

together with a huge rear garden on 1602m2 in all. Whether 

you have already considered West Melton as your suburb 

of choice or not, you need to take a drive out to view this 

home if you want a spacious, quality home for your family on 

a large section. 

Sale Auction - 12pm on 19th August at Russley Golf Course 

(Unless Sold Prior) 




Leesa Barrie 027 947 1200 


Ph: 03 347 9988 


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Sarah Booth 



027 527 8258 


Licensee Agent 


027 224 4733 

Emma George 



027 555 0568 

Melanie Elliott 


027 635 2643 

Leisa Webster 


027 722 5537 

Leesa Barrie 


027 947 1200 

Rolleston 16A Brookside Road 

Nestled away up a private rear cross-leased section is this 3 

bedroom home which offers a fabulous opportunity to get on the 

property ladder for first home buyers & investors alike. Sited well for 

the sunshine to beam in, the open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area 

is also heated by a wood burner, which adds a lovely ambience 

& homely feel to this space. Taking you outside, there are doors 

that lead onto a sunbathed North facing deck & back yard, which 

the current owner has loved spending time in... It’s the perfect For Sale 

spot for soaking up the warm summer days! 3 bedrooms, a family Overs over $399,000 

bathroom, separate laundry & a detached single garage complete View By Appointment 

the property. Within walking distance to local shops & zoned for rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22524 

Rolleston School, this one shouldn’t be missed. 


West Melton 6 Jacqueline Drive 

Set on a generous 900m2 section, providing plenty of outdoor 

space for fun & entertaining, is this sun filled home that provides 

oodles of natural light & warmth. The home has been designed 

to provide the perfect indoor/outdoor flow from both the kitchen 

& living rooms, taking full advantage of the extensive deck & child 

friendly rear garden. Careful consideration has been given to 

the features on offer here, which include a walk in pantry, stone 

bench top, double oven with gas hob & double fridge space in the 

kitchen, wardrobe system in the WIR of the master bedroom, a 

separate laundry, a double tiled shower in the ensuite & a carpeted 

double garage. Be quick, as homes such as this in ever popular 

Preston Downs are in strong demand. 

For Sale 

Overs over $699,000 




Rolleston 4 Jasper Court 

Located in a lovely cul-de-sac in the popular 

Stonebrook sub-division, sits this brand new 3 

bedroom home (currently under construction). 

Packed full of features and offering a versatile 

layout with an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area 

and a separate TV room which you could easily 

convert to a 4th bedroom if required. The master 

bedroom benefits from a walk in wardrobe and 

an ensuite, while the 2 remaining bedrooms are 

serviced by a trendy family bathroom and separate 

toilet. Sited on an easy care 427m2 section which 

will have the driveway, patio and lawn completed. 

Sale $485,000 



Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 


Let Us Support Your Fundraising Needs! 

If you are part our our local community and are fundraising or looking for sponsorship for your: 

- School 

- Sports Team/Individual 

- Cultural Group 

- Charity/Non Profit Organisation 

We’d like to hear about it. Every two months we will do a draw and award $200 and $100 respectively to two lucky 

Leeston 11 Pound Road 

This huge 5 bedroom home on a full freehold site 

is going to WOW you! There is room for everyone 

here with multiple living spaces, a huge double 

garage plus 5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. The large 

kitchen is sure to delight the chef in the family 

boasting great bench space, ample cupboards, 

double oven and lovely gas hobs. Keeping warm 

will be easy with the large log burner & heat 

transfer system & you will love taking advantage 

of the solar hot water! If you are looking for a 

great BBQ area with an outdoor bath, then you 

will be smiling with delight when you see the 

great set up here. You need to see to believe! 




Angela Hunt 021 548 777 

recipients. Our next draw will be held on Friday 30th September 2016 - Just put your proposal in writing with details of your cause and your 

contact phone number. Either fax to 347 9981, email to amanda.cherry@raywhite.com, or hand deliver to our office at Shop 10, Rolleston Square, Rolleston 

by Thursday 29th September 2016 - please attention all proposals to Amanda Cherry 

Two lucky winners will be drawn every two months on the last business day and notified by phone or email. 

Our June/July winners were: - Laura Apes - Kurashiki Student Exchange 

- Luke Fowler - NZ Secondary School Tournament - Football 


Ph: 03 347 9988 


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Angela Hunt 


021 548 777 

Amanda Cherry 


027 340 6955 

Dwayne Bloomfield 


021 163 9874 

Melissa Warrington 


027 279 4362 

Nyressa Vincent 


027 515 7045 

Kathy Wilson 


021 183 3060 

West Melton 12 Royston Common 

A dream house from its inception, the current owners have 

thought of everything in the design and fit-out of this outstanding 

home. Boasting 3 double bedrooms plus luxurious master suite 

and separate study, this home’s configuration lends itself easily 

to a multitude of options including extended family living and guest 

accommodation. You will delight in the generous living which 

incorporates open plan family/dining and a large separate lounge 

designed to optimise home theatre. Also featuring a meticulously 

designed kitchen with granite surfaces and European appliances, 

four heat pumps, a stunning gas fire,’up to the minute’ lighting & 

automated blinds, this home’s specifications leave nothing to be 

desired. Set on a generous 1167sqm of land. Call today to view! 

For Sale 

Offers over $785,000 




Melanie Elliot 027 635 2643 

Tai Tapu 10A Hepworth Place 

Just 6km from Halswell, this 6 year old home 

has been lovingly cared for by its current owners. 

Positioned to capture the sun with an over height 

stud and large windows to let the light in, the 

open plan kitchen, dining and living space has 

pick up sliders out to the large patio. The kitchen 

is well appointed and includes tristone tops and a 

walk in pantry. Double doors lead to the separate 

formal lounge. This stylish and comfortable home 

offers 4 bedrooms, the master with ensuite and 

walk in robe. Gas hot water, heat pump & lots 

of extra details, this is a home not to be missed! 




Emma George 0275 550 568 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

Rolleston 3 Goldrush Lane 

Just on a year old you will be amazed at the touch of class and the 

feeling of warmth that this stunning home exudes from when you 

first enter. Sited on a 888sqm beautifully landscaped section the 

north facing living areas allows sunshine to soak through while the 

main lounge features 3m high stud and floor to ceiling windows. 

The large open plan kitchen includes a walk in pantry and sliders 

opening out to a large patio area. Also benefiting from doors out to For Sale 

the private back yard is the master suite. Here, you will discover a Offers over $669,000 

generously proportioned bedroom, WIR and a sleek tiled ensuite View Sunday 12.00pm - 12.30pm 

with a double tiled shower and underfloor heating. The remaining 3 rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22528 

bedrooms are perfectly complemented by another quality bathroom Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

and separate toilet. Come and see this home and fall in love! Emma George 0275 550 568 

Rolleston 9 Maltby Drive 

If you’re on the hunt for a top quality home with 

features you deserve and with a lovely street 

appeal, this beautiful residence has everything 

you could want in a modern home & is ready 

& waiting for a new owner NOW! The sunny 

living rooms, with high stud ceilings, extend 

out to the raised deck. The 4 bedrooms are 

well proportioned & are complemented by 2 

beautiful bathrooms, the master ensuite with a 

large tiled shower. Additional features include 

a walk through laundry, walk in pantry, 3 heat 

pumps, feature lighting, & a freestanding bath in 

the main bathroom. Quick settlement available. 





West Melton 712 Highfield Road 

Located at the Charing Cross end of Highfield Road this 

stunning 2013 built home of approx 370sqm has beautiful 

architectural features and sits on 25 acres of fully irrigated land. 

A mix of angular lines, seamless flow between the indoors & out 

& a very functional & family friendly layout are the hallmarks of 

the home’s design. The kitchen certainly has the ‘wow’ factor, 

with high specs in every aspect, whilst the open plan living, huge 

separate lounge & versatile study/5th bedroom provide flexible 

living spaces for everyone. The luxurious accommodation 

quarters of the home comprise an amazing master suite at one 

end & the remaining 3 bedrooms at the other, complemented by 

2 absolutely beautiful bathrooms, a 3rd WC, spacious laundry & 

ample storage. There is also a fully lined room above the double 

garage. Further features include undertile heating, quality window 

furnishings, stylish decor & sky lights. The 10 hectares of land 

could suit a variety of uses, such as grazing, cropping, forestry or 

equestrian pursuits, whilst the heritage themed barn with 

three-phase power provides ample exterior storage for machinery 

& farm equipment. This property deserves your inspection. 

Sale Price by Negotiation 

View Sunday14th August 11.00 - 11.30pm 

& Wednesday 17 August 1.00pm - 1.30pm 


Brendan‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 


Ph: 03 347 9988 


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[Edition datE] 1 

Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections 

in the Selwyn District 

BUILDING SITES AND SECTIONS 

What comes first, selecting a house design 

or the building site? 

RatheR than a chicken and egg 

situation, the building site should 

generally be chosen first. It does help 

to have a conceptual idea of the home 

desired including its potential size and 

important features like plenty of outdoor 

living space. address the details once a 

section is secured or the location of the 

home determined. 

Sections vary considerably in size. 

Smaller sections start around the 350 

square metre mark with many in housing 

estates ranging between 600 and 800 

square metres. Larger sections around 

the 1,000 to 2,000 square metres, or 

larger can also be found in some subdivisions 

while lifestyle properties and 

farms usually offer plenty of room to 

build. 

Sub-divisions often stipulate minimum 

and maximum floor sizes for the 

varying section sizes. There will also 

be requirements on recession planes, 

building distance from each boundary 

and type of fences allowable, influenced 

by local council regulations. Other 

factors will be how the land is zoned and 

covenants such as not having a caravan 

on show at the front of the property. 

It can be tempting to leap in and 

choose a floor design before the land 

space is chosen however, it is better to 

hold off as the size and orientation of a 

section will impact on the suitability of 

the house design especially if the section 

is smaller, narrow or oddly shaped. 

The section’s orientation towards the 

sun and direction of the prevailing winds 

are also considerations. For example, it 

may be nice if the morning sun comes 

into the living area but only having a 

north east outdoor living space may not 

be so appealing, especially if entertaining 

in the afternoon when a cooler easterly 

breeze is up. It might also be nice to have 

an extra seating area that is away from 

the northwest wind which can be quite 

strong at times. 

Ideally, family living is most desirable 

in a north to northwest orientation 

Match the section size to your lifestyle needs. 

though designs can be created that make 

the most of any section. It might involve 

stepping the plan in and out or having 

two wings with a recessed area that offers 

shelter. Fences and plantings might also 

be incorporated to form shelter belts for 

secluded and pleasant outdoor garden 

settings and a private space fenced off 

for a swimming or spa pool. The house 

might also be set back from the street to 

allow more off-street parking, something 

that might also influence the size of the 

section chosen. 

Before deciding on a section, narrow 

the options down to several that you like 

then ask a designer or builder to look 

at them to give their opinion on how 

a house could be built for best effect, 

taking account of the elements and the 

lifestyle you want to have in your home. 

Fences and plants provide privacy and shelter. 

Ideally the building site is chosen before the house plan. 

Ideally family living is sited north to northwest. 

A design can be stepped to capitalise on sun and allow shelter. 

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With a bit of creativity and confidence, tiles 

can make a dramatic statement for a fresh 

new bathroom. 

SmaLL OR large, colourways and materials 

are all considerations that will ultimately 

determine the look and feel of your 

bathroom. 

Small spaces benefit from smaller tiles, 

such as mosaics. however, keep the number 

of colours to a minimum; monochrome 

colour palettes will make the space appear 

larger. 

metallic or glossy tiles can help reflect the 

light and fool the eye while adding a touch 

of opulence. Beware of using highly polished 

surfaces on the floor though, for safety, and 

save them for the walls. 

For an ultramodern aesthetic, opt for 

large tiles in bathrooms with generous floor 

area. Larger format tiles as large as 600mm 

by 600mm come in a wide range of natural 

materials like stone ceramic and slate. 

If you’re confident with colour, choose a 

bold hue for just one area like the shower, 

over the washbasin, as a strip vertically down 

one wall or horizontally to accentuate the 

space. 

another way to personalise with tiles is 

by creating a border with a bright pop of 

colour, or make a subtle distinction by using 

complementary hues in a different material 

or finish. 

When used cleverly, tiles can have a huge 

impact on a room. Use a strip of colour that 

travels vertically down the wall and extends 

across the floor. 

even if you adore colour, it pays to keep 

the palette to a maximum of three colours as 

not to confuse the focus of a room, but don’t 

be afraid to mix finishes. 

Get creative by poring over interior 

magazines, design blogs and bathroom 

showrooms and collate all your favourite 

looks to sift through. Of course you can’t 

incorporate all your ideas, but after a while 

you’ll begin to see a pattern emerge of your 

own unique style. 

If in doubt, hire a professional bathroom 

designer or an interior architect. For best 

results, enlist an experienced tiler. 

Call or email Mike Hobbs 

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61 Masefield Drive, Rolleston 

Offers over $649,000 

Well worth a look! 

Located in a prime Rolleston location, handy to the local 

shopping hub, the home is packed with everything your family 

desires. Starting with the great living spaces, you have a crisp 

modern kitchen with large walk in pantry, a generously 

proportioned living room with logburner (+ wetback) & a 

fabulous separate lounge/media room. To top it off, a study 

nook is also located off the living area so you can keep watch 

of the kids doing their homework, or simply close off this space 

when not required. For accommodating the whole family, the 

4 bedrooms will be ideal, & with 2 beautiful tiled bathrooms & 

separate WC, there will be no rush in the morning before work 

or school. All of this, plus a heat transfer system, 2 heat pumps, 

an extra long double garage, a lovely decked outdoor area & 

953sqm section... you can’t go wrong. Be sure to view now & 

make this home yours today! 

View: Sunday 12.00pm - 12.30pm 


Shop 10, Rolleston Square, Rolleston 

Phone: 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22537 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 

Sarah Booth 

027 527 8258 


027 224 4733

This Week’s 

M-A 



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Rolleston 

ThURs 

HUNTSBURY 32 Westview Place 

Thurs 11th August, 5.30pm - 6pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living, 

2 gge, Auction 25th August (unless sold prior) www.harcourts.co.nz 

ID#RL1480 

Harcourts Rolleston – Claire 027 723 3571 

sAT 

BECKENHAM 14A Fisher Ave 

Sat 13th August, 11am – 11.30am , 3 bed, 2 bthrm, 

2 car, standalone townhouse, 

Deadline sale, Ray White Rolleston 


HEI HEI 3 / 50 Hei Hei Road 

Sat 13th August, 2.45pm – 3.15pm , 2 bed, 1 bthrm, 

1 car, crosslease 1/3 int in 985m2, 

Price on application, 

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22491 

sATURdAy 


Sat 13th August, 1.30pm - 2pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living, 

2 gge, Auction 25th August (unless sold prior) 

www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1480 

Harcourts Rolleston – Claire 027 723 3571 

LINCOLN 21 Payne Court 

Sat 13th August, 1.30pm – 2pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 3 car, 

247m2 on 619m2 section, Deadline Sale, 


LINCOLN 18 Kildare Terrace 

Sat 13th August, 3.30– 4pm, 2 Bed, 1 Bthrms, crosslease, 

1/5 int. in 1547m2, $349,000, 


NORTH NEW BRIGHTON 14 Pinewood Ave 

Sat 13th August, 12.30pm – 1pm , 4 bed, 1 bthrm, log fire, 

1 car, 577m2 section, Deadline sale, Ray White Rolleston 


RAKAIA 29 Cridland Street 

Sat 13th August, 2pm – 2.30pm, NEW 3 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 

car, 157m2 on 460m2 Section, Offers over $429,000, 


ROLLESTON 4 Melville Crescent 

Sat 13th August, 1.15pm - 2pm, 4 bdrm, 3 bthrm, 3 living 

on a 1201m2 section, By negotiation, Mary 021 557 731 

Rachael 021 0222 4591 

Harcourts Rolleston - www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1489 

ROLLESTON 2 Durrell Way 

Sat 13th August, 2pm - 2.45pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living, 

2 gge on a 780m2 section, $525,000, Katie 021 135 0887 


For full details of all Open Homes, please contact 

the Real Estate companies. 

ROLLESTON 8b Renoir Drive 

Sat 13th August, 2.30pm - 3pm 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 1 

living, 2 gge on a 450m2 section, Deadline Sale, all offers 

presented 17th August (USP) 

www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1477, Dennis 027 476 0215 

Rachael 021 0222 4591 


ST ALBANS 7/37 Cornwall Street 

Sat 13th August, 1.30pm - 2.15pm, Stylish 2 storey 

townhouse. 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 1 living, 2 gge. 

By negotiation, Rhonda 021 057 5705 Shona 027 229 3657 

Harcourts Rolleston – www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1457 

WIGRAM 39 Buckhurst Avenue 

Sat 13th August, 2pm - 2.45pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, double 

gge, Deadline Sale, all offers presented 24th August (USP) 

Natalie 027 943 6413 Eddie 027 600 4007 

Harcourts Rolleston – www.harcourts.co.nzID#RL1494 

sUndAy 

BECKENHAM 14A Fisher Ave 

Sun 14th August, 11am – 11.30am , 3 bed, 2 bthrm, 2 car, 

standalone townhouse, Deadline sale. 


DARFIELD 33 Oakden Drive 

Sun 14th August, 1.30pm – 2pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 4 car, on 

1633m21 section, $689,000 gst incl, Ph Karen Hennessy 

027 967 0186 or Min Cookson 027 249 541 

PGG Wrighton Real Estate, DAR24103 

HORNBY 71 Brynley Street 

Sun 14th August, 3.15pm – 3.45pm, 3 Bed 1 Bthrm, 4 Car, 

809m2, By Negotiation. 

Ray White Rolleston, www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22529 


Sun 14th August, 1.30pm - 2pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living, 

2 gge, Auction 25th August (unless sold prior), 

Claire 027 723 3571 


ISLINGTON 18c Moffett Street 

Sun 14th August, 1pm- 1.30pm, 2 bedroom, 1 bthrm, 1 

garage, Neg over $329,000, Penny Dadson-Clausen 

PH 027 895 5943 Farmlands Real Estate, LE1546 

LEESTON 168 Timber Yard Road 

Sun 14th August , 12pm – 12.45pm, 3 bed renovated brick 

home with lake views on 5018m2. $519,000 Stephan 

Knowler 027 229 9522 stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/988 

LEESTON 8 Clausen Avenue 

Sun 14th August, 12pm – 1pm, 4 bed, 2 bath,2 living, 

turnkey package, $480,000 Cameron McRae 

027 769-6696 cameron@marealestate.co.nz 


LEESTON 41 Clausen Avenue 

Sun 14th August, 12pm – 1pm, 3/4 bed, 2 living, on 

beautifully landscaped 732m2, $489,000 Stephan 

Knowler 027 2299522 stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/909 

LEESTON 375 Brookside & Irwell Road 

Sun 14th August, 12pm – 12.30pm , 4.255ha, 4 bed, 2 

bthrms, 3 car, mostly double glazed, Offers over $749,000. 


LEESTON 1 Cassini Place 

Sun 14th August, 1pm to 1.30pm, turnkey, 4 bed, 1 living, 

2 bath, 2 garage on 770m2, $479,000 Stephan Knowler 

027 2299522 stephan@marealestate.co.nz 


LEESTON 4 Lambie Street 

Sun 14th August, 1.15pm – 1.45pm , 3 bed, 2 bath, as new 

in Millbridge, $459,000 Cameron McRae 027 769-6696 

cameron@marealestate.co.nz 


LEESTON 27 High Street 

Sun 14th August, 1.45pm – 2.15pm, Great outdoor living 

on 1341m2 plus 4 car garage, $419,000 Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 stephan@marealestate.co.nz 


LEESTON 69 Manse Road 

Sun 14th August 2.30pm – 3pm, 3 bed, 1 living, 2 bath, 

2 garage 5 yr old home. Offer over $449,000 Stephan 

Knowler 027 229 9522 stephan@marealestate.co.nz 


PREBBLETON 10 Westburn Place 

Sun 14th August, 1pm -1.45pm, 4 bdrm, 3 bthrm, 2 living, 

2 car gge on a 745m2 section, By negotiation, Natalie 027 

943 6413 Eddie 027 600 4007 


ROLLESTON 61 Masefield Drive 

Sun 14th August, 12pm – 12.30pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car, 

256m2 on 953m2 section, Offers over $649,000. 


ROLLESTON 3 Goldrush Lane 


235m2 on 888m2 section, Offers over $669,000. 


ROLLESTON 35 Faringdon Boulevard 


475m2 section, Offers over $539,000. 


ROLLESTON 6 Genoa Avenue 

Sun 14TH August, 12pm – 12.30pm, Quality high spec 

build, 4 bed, 2 living in Levi Park. $599,000, Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 & Susan Davis 027 662 2751 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz/susan@marealestate.co.nz 


ROLLESTON 10 Genoa Avenue 

Sun 14TH August, 12.30pm – 1pm, 4 bed, 1 living, 2 bath, 

2 gge on 650m2. $585,000, Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576 

& Susan Davis 027 662 2751, jackie@marealestate.co.nz/ 

susan@marealestate.co.nz 


ROLLESTON 7 Fairfield Way 

Sun 14th August 1pm – 1.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, Sep 

Laundry, 2 Car, 1218m2 Section, $589,000. 


ROLLESTON 7 Bavaria Drive 

Sun 14th August 1pm – 1.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, 

Archgola, 845m2 Section, Offers over $629,000. 


ROLLESTON 78 Hungerford Drive 

Sun 14th August, 1pm – 1.30pm, 4 bed, Study Nook, 2 

bthrm, 2 car, 649m2 section, Offers over $575,000. 


ROLLESTON 4 Melville Crescent 

Sun 14th August, 1.15pm - 2pm, 4 bdrm, 3 bthrm, 3 living 

on a 1201m2 section, By negotiation, Mary 021 557 731 

Rachael 021 0222 4591 


ROLLESTON 7a William Street 

Sun 14th August, 1.45pm – 2.15pm, 3 bed, 1 bthrm, 2 car, 

½ int. in 1012m2, $395,000. 


ROLLESTON 9 Maltby Drive 

Sun 14th August 2pm – 2.30pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrm, 2 car, 

722m2 section, Offers over $629,000. 


ROLLESTON 1 Matisse Close 

Sun 14th August, 2pm – 2.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, sep 

laundry, 2 Car, 787m2 Section, Offers over $589,000. 


ROLLESTON 1 Diane Place 

Sun 14th August, 2pm – 2.30pm, 4 bed, + study , 2 

bthrms, 2 car, 948m2 section, $515,000. 


ROLLESTON 160 Levi Road 

Sun 14th August, 2.30pm – 3pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 3 car, 

1183m2 section, $680,000. 


ROLLESTON 8b Renoir Drive 

Sun 14th August, 2.30pm - 3pm 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 1 

living, 2 gge on a 450m2 section, Deadline Sale, all offers 

presented 17th August (USP) Dennis 027 476 0215 

Rachael 021 0222 4591 


ROLLESTON 2 Standford Way 

Sun 14th August, 2.45pm – 3.15pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 

Car, 231m2 on 745m2 Section, Offers over $649,000. 


ROLLESTON 22 Carrick Place 

Sun 14th August, 3pm – 3.30pm, 3 Bed + 1 bed flat, 3 

Bthrms, 2 Car, 1012m2 inc ROW, Offers over $599,000. 


SOUTHBRIDGE 167A High Street 

Sun 14th August, 1.30pm – 2pm, 3 bedroom, 1 bthrm, 

Neg over $340,000, Penny Dadson-Clausen 

PH 027 895 5943 

Farmlands Real Estate, LE1570 

SOUTHBRIDGE 5 Broad Street 

Sun 14th August 2pm – 2.30pm, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 

2 garage, Neg Over $335,000, ph Penny Dadson-Clausen, 

027 895 5943 Farmlands Real Estate, LE1574 

SOUTHBRIDGE 12 Pacific Drive 

Sun 14th August, 2.30pm – 3pm, 2 bedroom, 1 bthrm, 1 

garage, Neg over $195,000, Penny Dadson-Clausen PH 

027 895 5943 

Farmlands Real Estate, LE1566 

ST ALBANS 7/37 Cornwall Street 

Sun 14th August, 1.30pm - 2.15pm, Stylish 2 storey 

townhouse. 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 1 living, 2 gge. By 

negotiation, Rhonda 021 057 5705 Shona 027 229 3657 


WEST MELTON 6 Jacqueline Drive 

Sun 14th August, 12.15pm – 12.45pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrm, 2 

car, 215m2 on 900m2 section, Offers over $699,000. 

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RRL22480 

WEST MELTON 23 Rotherham Drive 

Sun 14th August 1pm – 1.30pm , 4 bed , 2 bthrm, 3 car , 

274m2 on 1715m2 section, Offers over $969,000, 


WEST MELTON 6 Preston Avenue 

Sun 14th August 1.15pm – 1.45pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrm, 2 car, 

1602m2 section, Auction. 


WEST MELTON 12 Royston Common 

Sun 14th August, 2pm – 2.30pm, 4 bed, 3 bthrm, 2 car, 

1167m2 section, High Spec, Offers over $785,000. 


WEST MELTON 712 Highfield Road 

Sun 14th August, 3.30pm – 4pm, 10ha, 5 bed, 2 bthrm, 2 

car, 110m Barn with 3 phase, By Negotiation. 


WIGRAM 39 Buckhurst Avenue 

Sun 14th August, 2pm - 2.45pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, double 

gge, Deadline Sale, all offers presented 24th August 

(USP), Natalie 027 943 6413 Eddie 027 600 4007 

Harcourts Rolleston – www.harcourts.co.nzID#RL1494

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Four Seasons Realty 

Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Rolleston 97 Two Chain Road 

Town and Country Lifestyle 

If your dream is to own a lifestyle property on 4.592 hectares 

(11.5ac) then you must view this desirable property. North facing 

3 bedroom refurbished home. Numerous outbuildings including 

a two bay shed with single bay lockup. Current owners are 

downsizing – Act Now! 

Auction: 18th August 2016 (unless sold prior) 

View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1469 

Mary Westwood Ph 021 557 731 and 

Fergus Spain Ph 027 608 4768 

West Melton 4 Shepherd Avenue 

A Winning Combination 

This beautifully designed, quality built sunny home is positioned 

perfectly on 3875m2, maximizing privacy and rural mountain 

views. Three/four bedrooms or three and a large office. Stunning 

open plan kitchen - the hub of the home; two living areas all 

perfect for entertaining. Viewing will not disappoint. 

Deadline Sale: All offers presented 23rd August 2016 (unless sold prior) 


Fergus Spain 

Ph 027 608 4768 

Rolleston 8b Renoir Drive 

Little Treasure Awaits New Owner… 

This delightful three bedroom home, close to the Rolleston town 

centre will appeal to those looking for a smaller property. The open 

plan living leads easily to the sheltered outdoor entertainment 

area. Built 2007 and presented in pristine condition it represents 

the best of its kind. 

Deadline Sale: All offers presented 12.00 noon 17th August 2016 

(unless sold prior) 


Dennis Gates Ph 027 476 0215 and 

Rachael Brewer Ph 021 0222 4591 

Halswell 2 Shield Place 

Owners Have Purchased! 

Situated in a sought after cul-de-sac is a well-designed family home. 

The entrance way opens to the modern kitchen, the comfortable 

interconnecting living areas that flow into the outdoor private 

entertaining area. Four bedrooms, master with spacious ensuite, plus 

three bedrooms offering the best of family living. 


View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID# FH4227 

Judy Taylor 

Ph 0274 324 595 

Prebbleton 9 Taylor Place 

Great Design, Fantastic Location 

Located on generous 4,440sq m section, this stunning, newly built 

home offers a lifestyle that many can only dream of. Featuring stone 

inside and out for dramatic impact, this solid executive home is set to 

be a crowd pleaser for many generations to come. 



Linda Veitch 

Ph 027 512 9261 

City 3/469 Cashel Street 

Owner Liquidating ..Must Be Sold! 

Positioned over 3 levels this apartment has an up to the minute 

kitchen with brand new appliances, neutral décor, open plan living 

with balcony, separate laundry, double - internal access garaging 

with off street parking and a brand new heat pump to ensure comfort 

all year round! 


Maria Paterson 

Ph 0275 434 689 

Hornby 14 Aymes Road 

766sqm “As Is Where Is” 

766sqm Zoned Residential Suburban Density Transition under the 

Replacement District Plan. The days are numbered for the house but exciting 

for the section in the beating heart of Hornby. Close to shops, doctors & 

amenities. Our owners have accepted an insurance settlement and given 

clear instructions for the disposal of this property on an “as is where is basis.” 


View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#HR4293 

Frank Dowle 

Ph 027 528 0480 

Cashmere 116 Dyers Pass Road 

Fantastic Views in Cashmere 

This site has significance history attached to it, as it was selected by 

the widow of Lord Ernest Rutherford due to its far reaching views who 

then commissioned distinguished Architect the Late Richard Harman to 

design a home to suit the site. The home has been well maintained, but 

would respond to some enhancements. This is a great opportunity here! 

Auction: 1st September 2016 (unless sold prior) 


Dennis Thompson 

Ph 027 430 6467 

Prebbleton 21 Cathcart Crescent 

A Truly Stand Out Property 

Attention to detail, a selection of quality materials combine to create 

this brilliant 375m2 floor plan, built to take maximum advantage of the 

sun and privacy, 1205m2 section. The new occupants will be spoilt for 

choice with multiple living and entertaining options, media room, study, 

entertainer kitchen, 4 bdrms, 3 bthrms, 4 car garaging. 



Jackie Wither 

Ph 0274 503 777 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

HORNBY 395 Main South Road • 03 349 9919 | HALSWELL 379 Halswell Road • 03 322 1197 | ROLLESTON Shop 13, Rolleston Square • 03 347 4711

Selwyn Times: August 09, 2016

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