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Debra Hasson Sam Broughton Sarah Walters Pat McEvedy Bill Woods
Five candidates vie for
top job on Selwyn council
• By Tom Doudney
SELWYN RESIDENTS
electing the district’s next
mayor in October will have five
candidates to choose from.
District councillor Debra Hasson
has entered the race, joining
Deputy Mayor Sarah Walters,
district councillors Pat McEvedy
and Sam Broughton and former
mayor Bill Woods.
The list of candidates for local
body elections has now been
finalised.
At least Selwyn two new Times faces are
guaranteed 266mm around x 90mm the district
council table with current mayor
Elections 16
Kelvin Coe and district councillor
Nigel Barnett not standing
for re-election, while Cr Walters
and Cr Broughton are both contesting
only the mayoralty and
not standing as district councillors
in their wards.
In the Selwyn Central ward,
five candidates will contest four
positions. They include sitting
district councillors Mark Alexander,
Jeff Bland and Peter Hill,
along with Rolleston Residents’
Association chairwoman Nicole
Reid and Craig Watson.
In the Malvern Ward, four
candidates will contest two
positions. District councillor
John Morten will be seeking
another term, with the other
candidates being Malvern
Community Board members
Bob Mugford and Kerry
Pauling, along with mayoral
candidate Mr Woods.
The Ellesmere Ward is a
four-way race for two positions,
with mayoral candidate Cr
McEvedy also standing for the
ward. Other candidates include
Selwyn Central Community
Board member Diane Chesmar,
Murray Lemon and Harry Schat.
Five candidates are going for
three positions in the Springs
Ward. They include sitting
district councillors Grant Miller,
Malcolm Lyall and mayoral
candidate Cr Hasson, along with
Chris Martin and Tony Palmer.
The Malvern Community
Board’s Tawera subdivision
has two people going for three
positions – Bob Mugford,
Kerry Pauling and Karen
Meares. However, two of those
candidates are also going for
district council positions which
would leave a vacancy on the
community board if both were
successful.
The board’s Hawkins subdivision
has four people going
for three positions – current
members chairwoman Jenny
Gallagher and Judith Pascoe,
along with Ken May and Megan
Hands.
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SELWYN TIMES
News..................3, 5, 7, 11-13
LIVING IN Selwyn certainly has
its benefits, but one disadvantage
many would agree on would be the
long commute to town.
Well done then to a group of
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School parents
who have arranged a new bus to
make their kids’ daily commute
that much easier. You can read
about that story on page 11.
As October’s local body elections
draw ever closer, we now have a
clear picture of what the choices
are. On our front page we take a
look at all the candidates, including
a previously unannounced bid
for the mayoralty by an incumbent
district councillor.
Then, over on page 5, find out
how well your fellow Selwyn residents
think the district council has
performed in delivering services
like rubbish collection and road
maintenance over the last year.
Hei kona – Shelley Robinson
Rolleston firefighter Steve Trigg is heading to Melbourne
to take on a stair climb with the Canterbury team.
Our
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People
Local Views......................4
Our People......................8-9
Sports.........................14-15
Events.......................................18
Bridal Show................. 19
Taste...........................................21
Gardening.......................22
Fashion.....................................23
Driven..............................27
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News
Major Sheffield dam
scheme given go ahead
• By Tom Doudney
CENTRAL PLAINS Water has
been given resource consent to
dam up to 2.08 million cubic
metres of water near Sheffield.
Water stored within the dam
will be sourced mainly from
the Kowai River supplemented
with water from the Waimakariri
River.
The proposal, known as the
Sheffield Scheme, would service
an area of about 3500ha.
The dam, which will be on
the corner of Cox’s Rd and State
Highway 73, is part of Stage
2 of the Central Plains Water
(CPW) scheme. It is intended
to improve reliability of the
water supply to customers from
83 per cent to 96 per cent and
reduce distribution costs.
The dammed area will be
around 34ha with a ring embankment
ranging from 3.2m
to 11m in height.
Of 42 submissions received
on the proposal, 34 were in
support, four were opposed and
four were neutral.
The commissioners’ report
noted that the dam would be
located in a seismically active
area with “a large number of
faults identified” and “significant
historic earthquakes.”
They therefore decided to
consider the potential for dam
rupture as part of their decision.
Evidence presented by CPW
indicated that any dam-break
would flood an area of about
2460ha, containing 259 different
land parcels, about
1000m of State Highway 73,
several road bridges and the
Annat substation. However,
evidence also indicated that
the dam would have a very low
probability of failure even in a
substantial earthquake.
One of the opposing submitters
was Ngai Tahu, which
raised concerns about the lack
of a cultural impact assessment
on how the dam and its construction
could affect tangata
whenua values and interests.
CPW cited research which
indicated it was unlikely an
archaeological site would be
found within the footprint of
COMING SOON: A digitally altered photograph, looking
west on State Highway 73, shows a rise in the top left of
the picture where the dam embankment would be.
the dam but said it would be
willing to have a cultural monitor
on site for the duration of
the earthworks.
The consent was granted for a
period of 35 years.
The dam is expected to be
completed by September next
year.
HAVE YOUR SAY:
What do you think of the
commissioners’ decision
to grant resource
consent to the Sheffield
Scheme? Send your
views to tom.doudney@
starmedia.kiwi
In Brief
BURNHAM PIG FARM
An order for a pig farm near Burnham
to cease operations, after neighbours
complained about noise, dust
and odour, has been withdrawn by
the district council. It was withdrawn
after the owners of the 20ha Thompsons
Rd farm opted to re-enter the
resource consent application process.
The hearing is expected to be held
later this month or early next month.
LIBRARY STRENGTHENING
Earthquake strengthening work
on part of the Darfield Library and
Service Centre will begin on Monday.
The work will be done on the library’s
meeting space, the entrance foyer and
a storage area. The meeting rooms
will be unavailable while the work is
underway, which will take about a
month. The rest of the building will
remain open with access via a ramp
from the side car park.
PREBBLETON TAVERN APPEAL
An appeal by the Prebbleton Tavern
against a Selwyn District Licensing
Committee ruling preventing it from
advertising its off-licence alcohol
prices to passers-by will be heard on
Thursday. The case will be heard by
the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing
Authority at the Christchurch
District Court. Pub owner Shannon
Gilmore had argued that it wasn’t fair
to limit advertising for its off-licence
when supermarkets and other alcohol
retailers were able to advertise more
freely. •Rockers at pub, p7
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CultureFest
Celebrating Selwyn’s
diversity
CultureFest is coming – help us host the fun!
Selwyn’s first ever CultureFest is planned for Saturday 15 October as part of
Rolleston’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Selwyn District Council is inviting cultural and ethnic community groups to take
part in the celebration.
Enjoy cultural activities including:
· stage performances
· music
· food
· art and craft demonstrations
· ethnic have-a-go sessions
· sports
· games
· information stalls
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Contact events@selwyn.govt.nz, or phone 347 2719.
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Your Local Views
SELWYN TIMES
Footpath concern Speed past school buses
Rolleston
Residents
Association
chairwoman
Nicole Reid
ARE THERE
footpaths
in Rolleston
that you are
concerned about?
Is there a section or sections
of footpath(s) that you think
should be there but it’s not? Do
you have ideas about where additional
shared pathways and/
or cycleways should go within
Rolleston Township?
We want to hear from you!
The Rolleston Residents Association
has been actively advocating
for safe walking and cycling
routes for Rolleston.
We have consulted with various
groups and the community for
submissions to this year’s Annual
Plan for an increase in the footpath
budget.
For this financial year we are
pleased that the district council
has provided an additional
$400,000, above the proposed
$100,000, to clear a backlog of
footpath projects.
The list of projects was previously
17 years long at the original
budget of $50,000 per year.
We were also concerned
about the lack of connectivity of
footpaths, shared pathways, and
cycleways.
We have made requests to the
district council that their walking
and cycling strategy and
plan, first developed in 2009, be
updated. That plan was mainly
looking at cycling routes between
townships, as opposed to within
townships. It was also done well
before some of the schools were
even thought of.
The district council is now
undertaking consultation with
us for a walking and cycling
network plan to be developed for
Rolleston.
This is a great opportunity for
the community to identify what
you want added to the plan.
Therefore, we would like to
hear from you. The district council
representatives are coming
to our September 26 meeting,
7.30pm at the Rolleston Community
Centre and anyone is welcome
to attend. Alternatively you
could email us with your ideas to
Rolleston.Rai@selwyn.govt.nz
Kirwee resident Marian
Galloway writes on the
speed limit for passing a
school bus
I am not often on the road
when school buses are picking
up or dropping off school
students, but last week I found
myself behind a school bus when
I was driving between Kirwee
and Darfield.
I was well aware that the bus
might be stopping at some stage,
so I was prepared to slow right
down to 20km/h as we are supposed
to do (I generally find that
even if I slam on the anchors
I cannot get down to the right
speed in time).
Sure enough, as I spotted a
boy running down his driveway
ahead, the bus’ rear warning
lights began to flicker, so I immediately
pressed the brake
pedal. I was able to slow gently
and reach the required speed by
the time the bus came to a halt.
The driver of the dark blue
station wagon behind me had
plenty of time to realise that I
was slowing down because of the
school bus. However, he pulled
out to overtake when I was at
around 30km/h, accelerating
rapidly so that he was way faster
than he should have been as he
passed the bus.
SPEED IN FOCUS: A car driving past a school bus on Shands
Rd.
I sympathise with him, but
I think this just illustrates the
unworkability of the 20km/h
law: even if you are not losing
rubber in order to slow down in
time, you are likely to be passed
by another motorist, and in busy
traffic that can lead to confusion
and impatience.
I can see that children at bus
stops in the country need to
be protected, but I suspect that
stopped buses very rarely get
passed by cars going as slowly as
20km/h.
I think a higher limit that everyone
keeps to, along with good
supervision of young children
around bus stops, would be a
more effective safety measure.
HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you
have a view you would like
to share on a local issue?
Email tom.doudney@
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News
People rate Selwyn highly
SELWYN RESIDENTS are
very happy with their rubbish
collection services but not so
positive about the state of their
rural roads.
However, Selwyn is a great
place to live according to 94 per
cent of residents who took part
in a recent survey.
The annual district council
satisfaction survey was carried
out by independent research
company Versus.
In this year’s survey, 65
per cent of residents rated
the district council’s overall
performance as good or very
good, up from 60 per cent in
2015.
Overall, 21 of the 26 district
council services surveyed
received ratings of 50 per cent
or higher, with seven rated
above 75 per cent. The highest
rated service was rubbish
collection, with 94 per cent of
residents rating it as good or
very good.
The five services which
received ratings lower than 50
per cent were the land drainage
network, district road and
footpath safety, rural roads,
maintaining the rural character
of the district and ensuring the
THE VERDICT: Rubbish collection services were rated highly
by Selwyn residents – the state of rural roads, not so much.
development of new growth
areas occurs in the best possible
way. Of these, rural roads
received the worst rating of 39
per cent.
More than half of the services
maintained their satisfaction
rating or recorded an increase
from last year. The single
biggest rise in satisfaction
was for urban roads, which
increased from 49 per cent last
year to 58 per cent.
Community facilities like
libraries, community centres
and parks are well used by
Selwyn residents, with 82 per
cent of residents visiting a park
within the past year, 64 per
cent visiting a library and 63
per cent using a public hall or
recreation centre.
District council acting chief
executive Stephen Hill said
the survey had provided some
positive results and has also
highlighted some areas where
improvement was needed.
“It is particularly pleasing to
see that Selwyn residents rate
their quality of life so highly,”
Mr Hill said.
“The council started
investing around $1
million extra a year on road
maintenance in 2014 which is
one of our largest expenditure
areas.”
Mr Hill said the district
council had also recently
decided to provide extra
funding for footpath extension
work, which was identified as
a lower performing area in the
survey.
The full survey can be read
online at www.selwyn.govt.nz
In Brief
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Construction of the new multipurpose
Dunsandel Community
Centre has officially started with
a ground-breaking ceremony at
the site. Selwyn MP Amy Adams
was on hand to turn the first sod
on the project, which will replace
the former Dunsandel Hall. The
hall was severely damaged in the
September 2010 earthquake, and
demolished in 2012, although
planning for a new facility had
commenced prior to the earthquake.
Building will start later this month
and the work is due to be finished in
May. The work is taking place either
side of the local rugby season.
CELLPHONES AND DRIVING
A new campaign to remind
motorists of the dangers of driving
while using a phone has been
launched by the district council.
Advertisements and billboards
will promote the drive phone-free
message to Selwyn residents. Police
are supporting the campaign and
will be looking out for any motorists
who breach the law. A short survey
on phone use has been developed
for Selwyn residents and responses
received before September 12
will go into the draw for a $150
Westfield voucher. To complete the
survey visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/
drivephonefree or collect a survey
from district council service centres
or libraries.
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News
Couple’s BBC connection
• By Bridget Rutherford
WHEN WAYNE and Lavinia
Cook started their video
production company, they never
expected to get a call from the
BBC.
Now some of their work is
featuring in the BBC’s three-part
series, New Zealand: Earth’s
Mythical Islands, which has just
aired in the United Kingdom.
The couple set up their Rolleston
business, COBi Digital,
five years ago and were recommended
to the BBC.
They helped the British
broadcaster film the series,
which showcases New Zealand’s
wildlife and natural history.
They spent a month last year
filming aerial shots with drones
in five South Island locations.
Mr Cook said they filmed at
the limestone caves near Karamea,
a sheep station in Gore, the
winter muster at Queenstown’s
Mt Nicholas Station, the Queen
Mary 2 cruise ship in Milford
Sound, and the Christ Church
Cathedral.
Originally the producers had
not planned on featuring the
Cathedral in the series, he said.
However, after seeing the work
COBi Digital had done for the
Christchurch Earthquake Recovery
Authority, they decided
to include it.
IN ACTION: Wayne and Lavinia Cook filmed the Christ Church
Cathedral as part of a BBC series.
Mr Cook said it was amazing
to work and learn from the BBC
crew.
“They’ve got nothing but ultimate
passion for producing the
ultimate product.”
He said the fact that New Zealand
actor Sam Neill narrates the
series was even more exciting,
and very Kiwi.
Mrs Cook’s background has
always been in video production,
having worked at TV3 for 30
years, before moving to TVNZ.
However, Mr Cook was a
police officer for 10 years before
becoming a senior fire fighter in
Auckland.
“My background is emergency
work, but I look at our work now
and it’s just as random, you don’t
know what you’re going to be
doing,” he said.
He had always been interested
in photography, but when he left
the fire service decided to take it
up full time.
At that stage, Mrs Cook was
made redundant from TVNZ,
and the pair decided to start
COBi Digital together.
They do most of the work
themselves, at times bringing in
a contractor.
Mr Cook, who has his private
pilot license, is also a drone
flight-testing instructor for
Flight Test New Zealand.
Most of COBi Digital’s work is
for Selwyn District Council and
Christchurch and Canterbury
Tourism, but they had done a lot
of work for CERA documenting
the residential red zone.
The three episodes are one and
a half hours long each, and are
expected to air in New Zealand
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September
16.
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Our People
SELWYN TIMES
Climbing stairs a way for firefighter
Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade senior station officer Steve Trigg will be part
of the Canterbury Stair Climb Team tackling 28 floors of Melbourne’s Crown
Metropol Hotel for charity next month. He spoke to Tom Doudney about which
of the several stair climbs he has done was the most brutal and about the
camaraderie between firefighters from different countries
GOOD CAUSE: Steve Trigg at last year’s Sky Tower Stair
Challenge.
When are you doing the
Melbourne Firefighters Stair
Climb?
September 3
Have you done it before?
It’s my second time.
Have you done any other
similar events?
Yes, I’ve done the Sky Tower,
the World Trade Centre in New
York twice and I’ve done a climb
in Seattle which was the biggest
one. Then I’ve also done a
climb in Las Vegas as well – The
Stratosphere – and the Eureka
Climb in Melbourne.
How does the Melbourne one
rate in comparison to the others
in terms of difficulty?
The Melbourne one is definitely
the easiest one – it’s only a
short 28 storeys. The Auckland
one is 51 and the Seattle one is
65. The New York one is 72, so
that’s a big one as well.
Is this Melbourne one raising
money for anything in particular?
Yes, it’s raising money for a
cancer research centre in Melbourne
(the Murdoch Children’s
Research Institute). The goal is to
raise $343,000 and it’s a memorial
climb as well, showing respect
to the 343 firefighters who died
in the World Trade Centre in
9/11.
It’s very much a sister climb to
the Auckland Sky Tower so all
the ideas and support has come
from the guy who organises the
stair climb in Auckland.
How long have you been
doing these stair climb
events?
My first one was Seattle, 2013.
You’ve done a fair few in that
time then.
Yes, I have. It’s a lot of fun and
very addictive and the people I
have met from all over the world
are just amazing, the people I’ve
met in America and Australia
are just really, really good friends
and that’s what makes it so amazing
really. The guy that organises
the climb in Melbourne (firefighter
Stephen Axup) is a very
good friend, I’m actually going
to stay at his place over there.
He’s a good mate, that’s why I do
that climb. He came here and did
the two Rapaki climbs that we
did here in Christchurch.
What prompted you to do
that first one in 2013?
Rolleston has always had quite
a strong stair climbing fraternity
and it has all been led by a guy
called Phil Glen, a station officer
in the Rolleston brigade, who has
been doing it for seven or eight
years now. That’s how I got into
it. I’ve been using it as an opportunity
to keep fit and have a goal.
You can’t just turn up in stair
climbing, you have got to train
and we get really good support
from the Hub Hornby who allow
us to use their escalator for
training.
How tough was that first one
you did in Seattle?
A shocker – it was horrible! It
was tough but the end of it was
great. It would be the toughest
around, I believe.
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There are bigger climbs like
the Eureka one I’ve done in
Melbourne which is 88 storeys,
so there are bigger climbs, but
they’re not all donned. With the
Eureka climb and the New York
climb you have just got the set
on, you don’t have the mask on
and you’re not breathing the air
supplied by the cylinder on our
back, so you’re not as restricted
whereas the Seattle climb is 65
storeys with a bottle change
halfway up so it’s a really tough
climb and it was my first one so I
went straight to the toughest.
I’m sure it’s not all about the
results but have you ever had a
high placing?
Personally, on a winning
scale, compared to others, no.
I’m not there to win it, I go for
personal bests but we’ve always
been more about just getting out
there and socialising and getting
to know people from other
countries and then they come
here to our climb and help raise
the profile and that’s how we can
raise $1 million for Leukaemia
& Blood Cancer New Zealand,
you see.
Meeting firefighters from all
these different countries must
be cool.
SERIAL STAIR CLIMBER: Steve Trigg has completed multiple charity stair climb events around
the world since his first in 2013.
Oh, it’s the best part. I’ve got
a lot of friends all around the
world through this and there
is quite a big fraternity of guys
that go to the New York and the
American climbs and they will
probably go to Melbourne and
then of course they all come to
Auckland. There are quite a few
people from Australia and New
Zealand and America who are
quite close and we get to stay in
their places when we go to New
York but the camaraderie is huge
– it’s massive.
How long have you been a
firefighter and how long have
you been with the Rolleston
brigade?
I’ve been a firefighter for about
26 years and I’ve been with
Rolleston for about 12 years.
How old are you now?
44
What made you get into firefighting?
Probably from my point of
view, it was sort of in my family.
My father was a firefighter, my
brother was a firefighter and I
work for the Fire Service now as
well.
In 26 years you must have
been to a lot of different jobs.
What ones stand out the most
in your memory?
With Rolleston, it’s the busiest
volunteer station in the country.
We go to a lot of motor vehicle
accidents so that is our biggest
issue really. There is no particular
incident that stands out but
it is unfortunately one of the
busiest stations with MVAs in
the country, so it is tough for that
and we just try and encourage
people to take it easy out there.
What would be the most unusual
incident you’ve attended
with the fire service?
I got called to a kid with his
leg stuck in his sewerage pipe
– I think it was just a curiosity
thing where he got his leg in
but couldn’t get it out. And one
where there was a magpie stuck
in a tree (it’s leg was caught in
some string).
Outside of the fire brigade
what sort of work do you do?
Well for the past six years we
have owned Cafe Izone in the
Izone industrial park.
Outside of the fire brigade
and work what are you main
hobbies and interests?
There is not a lot of time for
much else to be honest. I play a
bit of golf when I can but that’s
about it.
Have you got a wife and kids?
I’m married to Shelly and we
have a daughter at Lincoln High
School.
How did you and Shelly
meet?
She was one of my customers
when I was a sales rep for independent
liquor. She was running
the Russley Hotel.
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News
School bus for Rangi students
RANGI RURU Girls’ School
students from the Selwyn
District and Halswell will be
able to use a new bus service
to get to school.
The initiative came from
parents who were having difficulties
getting their children
to school using the existing
routes in the city.
The bus, which is identifiable
by a Rangi Ruru School
Bus sign, departs Burnham
at 6.35am with five points
from which students can be
picked up and disembark
from in Rolleston, Lincoln
University, Lincoln, Tai Tapu
and Halswell.
It arrives at the school by
8.10am and returns at 4pm for
pick-up and will end the day
in Burnham at 5.20pm.
Principal Sandra Hastie said
the school is very supportive
of effective public transport
and having students on a bus,
using bus lanes and other
priority measures designed for
bus efficiency.
“There’s already too little
time and too much stress
in many lives so if we can
alleviate that for parents and
students, that’s a good thing,”
she said.
Fares are $7.50 return or $4
one way and students use their
Cando card as they would for
any Metro bus. The card can
be topped up with the driver.
Rangi Ruru business manager
Neil Templeton said Red
Bus has been very co-operative
during the development
of the service trial.
“We are open to suggestions
for improvements during the
trial and are encouraging
parents and students to give
us feedback.”
Dr Hastie says the service is
also available to students from
other Christchurch independent
schools and parents should
contact the school to register
their son or daughter.
She adds that although
this a trial, all going well, the
intention is to continue the
service.
SCHOOL BUS: A bus
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One man and his 1000 dreams
• By Roy Sinclair
NEIL ANDREWS leads the
way down precarious steps to a
seemingly underground room.
He flicks on a light switch.
I am wowed by a high viaduct
spanning a realistic gorge. My
eyes are led to tall forests, tree
ferns galore and a painted backdrop
depicting a stormy sky.
“This is what I do,” he says.
“It is not what I do in my spare
time.
“I mow the lawns in my spare
time.”
The room was purpose-built
for the 9mm (scale 9mm to the
foot) layout representative of a
one-time railway in Northland.
In his garage he is working on
a second, portable, layout. This is
a narrow-gauge railway based on
French townscapes.
Model railways is an interest
he could not be without.
“When I met my partner,
Helen, I told her it is me and my
trains. They are inseparable.
“She accepted that which was
great.”
He describes railway modelling
“as a thousand dreams
held together by a hundred
unfinished jobs. In other words,
a degree of chaos.”
“Part of the fascination is
HAND-MADE: Model builder, Neil Andrews and his miniature creation of early last century
Northland.
delving into history to discover
how it all would have looked like
early last century,” Mr Andrews
said.
He always liked to do things
with his hands. He enjoyed art
at school – and building things.
Even when he had clockwork
railways he was always cutting
up cardboard boxes to make
buildings.
He recalls scoring designs on
pieces of wood to make boats.
Railways became another part
of it.
Getting into more serious railway
modelling during the late
1950s, there was not much stuff
available and if it was he didn’t
have the money.
If he wanted it he made it.
“My mother used to take me to
the railway station. I remember
being in my pushchair watching
H90 x W130mm
the Lyttelton trains come and
go.
“Then at primary school I was
quite capable of making an Ecclass
electric locomotive with the
distinctive air compressor tanks
across the front. Everyone could
recognise it.”
Later, any new gadget at his
Canterbury University laboratory
would be first examined to
how it would be useful on the
model railway.
“Then we would work out how
it was intended to be used.”
His workplace became known
as “the model train laboratory.”
That’s what people who visited
talked about.
He travelled to model railroad
conventions in the United States,
becoming a member of the
R.G.S. East Hon3 club.
He visited huge model railway
shows in Cologne and Miniature
Wonderland in Hamburg.
“In Germany a model railway
is like a dishwasher. Everyone
has to have one. And most offerings
are German-made. They are
excellent.
“On one European trip Helen
and I were forced off the road by
Tour de France officials.
“We had to divert into a backwater
countryside.
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in miniature
BUILDING: A train layout under construction and a G-scale
layout at last year’s Christchurch Model Train Show.
“There we found towns of
beautiful buildings with terracotta
roofs. We had discovered
the romance of the French countryside.
“Anything French is different.
If you see a French car you know
it is French because it looks nothing
like anything else. It is the
same with railways.
“Their narrow gauge railways
were basically portable. They
could be picked up and laid
beside a road.
“That really intrigued me. Narrow
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introduced to boost the network
of French railways.’’
The unplanned detour instigated
his French narrow gauge layout.
“One develops a modeller’s
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“A modeller will typically think
how it would look in miniature?”
He talks about Hamburg’s
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“It’s absolutely intriguing. It’s
a huge collection that is pushing
the boundaries of technology and
inspiring manufacturers to pick
up on it with new products.”
“The model aircraft must
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“The model trains have been
running for so long the track is
wearing out.”
The closest we have in
Christchurch is the annual big
model train Show, this year being
held over the weekend of October
1 and 2.
The venue is Pioneer Stadium
in Lyttelton St, Spreydon. It is the
show’s 25th anniversary so promises
to be special.
Mr Andrews was an instigator
of the event, starting a model
train show at Hagley Community
College and then expanding to
the Horticultural Society hall.
Then, the Christchurch Model
Railway Exhibition Society was
formed and took over. Its growth
took it to Pioneer Stadium where
it has been ever since. At its peak
the show attracted 10,000 people
over the two days.
“It’s about its optimum size.
“Considering our modest
Christchurch population we do a
pretty good job,” he said.
This year’s show will help those
wanting to get into the hobby.
“We will have beginners’ train
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“Technology will be to the
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and drawing younger people in.
They can operate a railway from
a PC or mobile phone, utilising
wi-fi and DCC (digital control
systems).”
He says model railway people
are an enthusiastic bunch. They
will do their utmost to share
what they know.
Andrews will be on the demonstrations
desk. It is likely he will
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money spent on the hobby within
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Lincoln looking for place in football final
LINCOLN HIGH School can
book their place in the final of
the Connetics First XI football
competition tomorrow when
they meet Middleton Grange in
the semi-finals at English Park.
The winner will play the
either Cashmere High School or
Burnside High School who meet
in the other semi-final which
follows the Lincoln, Middleton
match. Lincoln had completely
dominated the competition up
until last week.
They went into last Wednesday’s
final round-robin match
against Middleton at English
Park unbeaten and in the possession
of the Connetics Shield,
Canterbury secondary school’s
football equivalent of the Ranfurly
Shield.
With the scores locked at nilall
with less than five minutes
to play Middleton midfielder
Hirokazu Sanada hit the shot of
his life, scoring from just inside
the Lincoln Half to win the game
for Middleton.
“It was unbelievable, he
launched about a 50m bullet,”
said Lincoln manager Richard
James.
The two teams will meet for
ON THE
ATTACK: Luke
Fowler (on the
ball) has been
instrumental
in Lincoln’s
success,
leading the
team with
17 goals this
season.
the second time in a week, however,
much more is now at stake.
“We’ve got the chance to
rectify last week if we beat Middleton.
We’re also motivated
because if we do that then we can
say we’ve beaten every team in
the competition,” says James.
Although Lincoln were gutted
to lose the Connetics Shield
and finish the round-robin with
a loss to their name, bringing
home the first XI competition
will certainly put that at the back
of their mind.
There will be even more on
the line for Lincoln at the end
of the month. They will be
SPORTS
Canterbury’s only representative
in the top 16 national secondary
school tournament in Papamoa,
Tauranga.
It will also be the school’s first
appearance in the top-16 pool
stage. They face a tough job to
advance from their group. They
will play Auckland’s top side
Sacred Heart College who are
coached by former All-White
defender Danny Hay. Mt Albert
Grammar and New Plymouth
Boys’ High School are also in
their group.
Lincoln’s semi-final against
Middleton will take place tomorrow
at English Park, kick-off is at
3.45pm.
Shamrocks finish season on a high
THE PREBBLETON Shamrocks
have won the third division of
the CSSL competition, finishing
the season unbeaten.
The team finished with a
3-0 over Avonhead on August
7, completing a dominant
season, they did not concede a
single goal in their final eight
games.
The Shamrocks scored 55
goals and conceded just 13 to
finish with a goal differential of
42. The next best was Lyttleton
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SPORTS
Rolleston A were too strong for Halswell Rugby League
B in the latest round of the Selwyn Premier Netball
competition. Rolleston dominated from start to finish in the
one-sided display which saw them run out to an eventual
69-23 victory. Other results from Saturday saw competition
leaders Lincoln A maintain their unbeaten run with a
59-29 win over Halswell Rugby League A. Meanwhile,
Broadfield A defeated Greenpark A 65-47. Lincoln lead the
competition on 16 points, Rolleston are second with 12.
QUICK HANDS: Rolleston’s Dakotah Bishop gets to
the ball before Halswell’s Tylie McMillan
DEFLECTION: Haswell’s Hannah Patten
look’s to intercept a ball destined for
Rolleston’s Lauren Robb.
CENTRE PASS: Rolleston’s
Nicole Davidson begins an
attack.
PERFECT PASS: Sarah Ormandy of Halswell gathers the ball
and evades the defence of Sophie Shingleton.
SURVEYING: Jess Shaw
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FAST PACED: Halswell’s
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and looks for options.
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16 TUESDAY AUGUST 16 2016
SELWYN TIMES
Footpath
work planned
Southern Motorway extension to
start in October
The NZ Transport Agency announced last week it had awarded a
contract to build stage two of the Christchurch Southern Motorway.
The $195 million project is designed to improve travel times and
reduce serious crashes and is one of the last two Christchurch
motorways projects to be built under the Government’s Roads of
National Significance programme.
The Southern Motorway stage two will four-lane State Highway 1,
from just north of Rolleston to near Robinsons Road. From here,
the new section of motorway will be built to the east of SH1 across
Greenfields to connect with stage one at Halswell Junction Road.
This second stage begins in October 2016 and will take three and a
half years to complete.
NZTA has awarded the contract for the second stage of works to
a McConnell Dowell/Downer joint venture. For information on the
project visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/csm2
Around six kilometres of new footpaths will be developed over the next year as a result of the
Council allocating extra funding for footpath extensions.
The Council has previously spent around $50,000 each year to develop new footpaths. In this
year’s Annual Plan, the Council proposed putting more funding into developing footpaths to fill
some missing sections in our footpath network, and add footpaths in some busy areas where they
were needed. Submitters to the plan generally supported this idea, and also put forward ideas
about other footpaths they wanted to see extended.
As a result of submissions, the Council has increased the footpath extension budget to $500,000
this year, with the extra $400,000 met from investment income from Sicon which was higher than
forecast. A list of planned footpath extensions is included below with work expected to start by
summer and be completed next winter.
Not all of the footpath extensions requested by submitters are able to be funded from this year’s
budget. Work that has not been funded this year will be considered for inclusion in next year’s
Annual Plan work programme.
In addition to our footpath extension budget the Council also has a budget of $330,000 for
resealing and maintaining existing footpaths.
2016/17 Footpath Extension Programme – Planned work
Township Road name Footpath area to be sealed
Darfield Mathias Street
Halkett Street
Horndon Street
McLaughlins Road
From Sicon yard to Cardale Street
Jackson Street to Holmes Street
McHugh Crescent to Railway line
Bangor Road to bend, and Stott Drive to existing
footpath
Doyleston Petticoat Lane Queen Street to King Street
Dunsandel Irvines Road Albert James Place to school
Glentunnel Glentunnel Domain Road
Albert Street
From State Highway 77 to domain
Railway Terrace to State Highway 77
Hororata Hobbs Street Hororata Road to end of street
Leeston Chervier Street
Cunningham Street
Holley Street
Holley Street to existing footpath
Pound Road to existing footpath
Existing footpath to club rooms
Rolleston Byron Street
Brookside Road
Cato Place
Overbury Crescent
Springston Rolleston Road
Tennyson Street to Brookside Road
East Maddisons Road to Brookside Reserve, and
Stonebrook Drive to Burnham School Road
Kingsley Place to end of cul de sac
Dryden Avenue to Maitland Crescent
Lowes Road to Rolleston College
Sheffield Curve Road State Highway 73 to school
Southbridge Hastings Street Bridge Street to town boundary
Springfield Tramway Road Tawera Lane to Pococks Road
Tai Tapu School Road Forbes Road to Hepworth Place, and Riverside
Lane to Hauschilds Road
West Melton Weedons Ross Road
Reserve
Brinsworth Avenue Reserve to kea (school) crossing
School to Westview Crescent
Pay my rates
from home?
There are a number of ways you can pay your rates
from home.
The first option is to pay through internet banking. The
Council’s bank account is 03-1587-0050000-00 and
you need to list your valuation number (see information
below) in the reference field along with your initials and
surname in the particulars field. If you have more than
one rates invoice you need to set up a separate bill
payment for each bill.
You can also set up regular weekly, fortnightly, monthly
or quarterly automatic rates payments using the Rates
Easypay system. To set up a payment you need your
property valuation number and bank account number.
Your valuation number can be found on a rates invoice
(this was posted or emailed to property owners in early
August) and you can also find this online at www.selwyn.
govt.nz/propertysearch by entering your address. Then
visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/rateseasypay and complete the
online form – it takes less than two minutes to do this.
Once the form is received we will process the request
and send you confirmation of the amount to be debited
regularly and the payment start date.
Rates payments can also be made by cheque via post
or at Darfield, Leeston and Lincoln Libraries or the
Council’s Rolleston Headquarters by cash, EFTPOS,
credit card or cheque.
By now you should have received your rates invoice this
quarter. The next rates instalment is due 2 September. If
you haven’t received your invoice, please phone 347 2800
or email rates@selwyn.govt.nz. If you have moved, don’t
forget to give us your new address and phone number.
The average household spends around $57 per week
on Selwyn District Council rates, which is similar to the
amount Canterbury households spend on power or
insurance each week. For your rates the Council provides
a wide range of services including roads, footpaths, parks,
libraries, civil defence and rural fire services, rubbish
and recycling, water and wastewater, community halls,
swimming pools, local events and lots more.
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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TUESDAY AUGUST 16 2016 17
Notices
RESOURCE CONSENT
APPLICATION
Resource Management Act 1991
Because of their possible
environmental effects, many
activities need a resource
consent from the Council. You
have the right to inspect the full
consent application received by
council at any Council Service
Centre during normal office
hours or view it at www.selwyn.
govt.nz and make a submission
supporting or opposing the
proposal. Any person may make
a submission but a person,
who is a trade competitor of
the applicant, may do so only if
that person is directly affected
by an effect of the activity to
which the application relates
that (a) adversely affects the
environment and (b) does not
relate to trade competition or the
effects of trade competition.
Applicant: Baylis Brothers
(Leeston) Limited C/- Incite
Limited, PO Box 25289, Victoria
Street, Christchurch 8144
(Attention: Fiona Small)
Site of Application: Corner of
Leeston Road and Volckman
Road, Leeston on LOT 1 D P
16759 BLK XIV LEESTON S D,
Ellesmere Ward
Application: 165331 – To
establish and operate a
workshop and tyre shop
How to make a submission: if
you wish to support or oppose
a consent application you
must get a written or electronic
submission on Form 13 or
similar into any Council Service
Centre by the closing date 5pm
Wednesday 14 September
2016, and promptly send a
copy to the applicant’s service
address. Your submission
should be addressed to Planning
Department, Selwyn District
Council, PO Box 90, Rolleston
7643, or email submissions@
selwyn.govt.nz
This notice is issued under
Section 95A of the Resource
Management Act 1991.
NATIVE PLANTING DAY
Come along for a full day of
native planting, community
energy, food and learning for
all ages. The Te Ara Kakariki
and Living Water event
takes place on Saturday 3
September at Ararira wetland/
Yarrs Flat, and a variety of new
native greendots in Tai Tapu.
Registration essential - email
register@kakariki.org.nz by 30
August. You will receive further
information, plus bus details.
TENDER - LICENCE TO
OCCUPY
The Council invites tenders
for a Licence to Occupy
two properties located off
Feredays Road, Leeston and
off North Rakaia Road. For
more information see the public
notice in today’s Selwyn Times.
The closing date for tenders is
Monday 19 September.
ALCOHOL LICENCE
APPLICATION
An application for an off licence
has been received from Brothers
NZ Limited which is open for
submissions until 29 August.
See www.selwyn.govt.nz/
alcoholnotices for details.
MOBILE LIBRARY
TIMETABLE
Wednesday 17 August
Arthur’s Pass 11.30am-12.30pm
Castle Hill 1.40-2.15pm
Springfield 3-3.30pm
Thursday 18 August
Lincoln Montessori 11-11.30am
Council Headquarters
12.45-1.15pm
Cat’s Pyjamas Rolleston
1.30-2pm
Monday 22 August
Dunsandel Playcentre
10-10.30am
Burnham Montessori
11-11.30am
Darfield Playcentre 12-12.30pm
Darfield Primary School
1-1.30pm
Tuesday 23 August
Kirwee 10-10.45am
Kirwee School 10.45-11.30am
West Melton Domain
12.15-12.45pm
West Melton School
12.45-1.30pm
West Melton Learning Centre
1.30-1.50pm
Cats Pyjamas West Melton
1.50-2.20pm
Selwyn Events
FRI-SAT
19-20
AUGUST
Lincoln Scouts Book Sale
Lincoln Scout Den, North Belt
Thousands of $2 books to browse.
Sale runs Friday 19 6-8pm & Saturday
20 9am-1pm. Book donations
appreciated: please drop at Scout Den
from 6.30-8.30pm 16 & 17 August.
Enquiries phone 027 434 4877
Library strengthening planned
Earthquake strengthening work at Darfield Library and Service Centre
will start from Monday 22 August and will take around one month.
The work means that the building’s meeting rooms will be
temporarily unavailable. The building will remain open during the
work with normal hours however access will be via a ramp from
the side carpark. Library users will need to park at the front of the
building (two mobility car parks will also operate near the ramp).
The after-hours return box will be accessible while work occurs.
The repairs are to be made to the oldest part of the building which
is used as meeting space, a foyer and storage area. A detailed
engineering assessment of the building was undertaken which
recommended that strengthening take place but that until the work
occurred there was no reason for the building to be closed to the
public on safety grounds. The rest of the building which includes the
book display and public areas was built in stages in 1983 and 2010
and the assessment found these areas do not require strengthening.
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.
Selwyn Central Community Board
Wed 17 Aug 4.30pm
Hororata/Acheron Rural Water
Supply Subcommittee
Thurs 18 Aug 8.30am
Darfield Library &
Service Centre
Road Safety Committee
Thurs 18 Aug 9.30am
Malvern Hills Rural Water
Supply Subcommittee
Thurs 18 Aug 10.30am
Darfield Library &
Service Centre
Malvern Community Board
Mon 22 Aug 4pm
Venue to be confirmed
Is there an issue affecting your
community that you want to
bring to your Community Board’s
attention and find out how we
can help? See ‘Meetings’ for
information on our Public Forum.
Council Meeting
Wed 24 Aug 1pm
Industrial Park Project Team
Thurs 1 Sept 3pm
Izone Café Meeting Room
Due to commercial sensitivity, the
public may be excluded from part
of or all of the meeting. Enquiries
to Property and Commercial
Manager, Douglas Marshall
LOCAL COMMITTEES &
ASSOCIATIONS
Coalgate Township Committee
Tue 16 Aug 7.30pm
Coalgate Fire Station
Darfield Township Committee
Thurs 18 Aug 7.30pm
Darfield Library
Glenroy Community Hall
Committee
Tue 16 Aug 8pm
Glenroy Community Hall
Glentunnel Township Committee
Mon 22 Aug 7.30pm
Glentunnel Hall
Leeston Park Association
Mon 29 Aug 7.30pm
Leeston Park Pavilion
Little Rakaia Huts
Community Committee
Mon 22 Aug 7.30pm, Little
Rakaia Huts Community Centre
Prebbleton Community
Association Inc.
Tue 16 Aug 7.30pm
Prebbleton Cottage
Rolleston Residents
Association Inc.
Mon 22 Aug 7.30pm
Rolleston Community Centre
AGM then monthly meeting
Sheffield/Waddington
Community Committee
Thurs 18 Aug 7.30pm
Sheffield Hall
Springston Recreation
Reserve Committee
Wed 17 Aug 7.30pm
Errol Tweedy Pavilion
Tawera Memorial Hall Committee
Wed 17 Aug 7.30pm, Tawera Hall
Note early meeting
Weedons Reserve Committee
Tue 16 Aug 7pm Weedons
Country Club
Youth camps coming up
Two exciting opportunities for young people are now open
for applications. The Selwyn Youth Council is hosting a Youth
Leadership weekend for 20 young people aged 13-15 at Wainui
Camp on Banks Peninsula on the weekend of 24 and 25 September.
The weekend is a chance to get to know other young people,
develop new skills, be empowered to make positive changes in
society and be mentored by young leaders. The camp is free with
transport from Rolleston provided. It is funded from a Ministry of
Youth Development grant. Applications for the camp are open until
Friday 2 September – for information visit www.selwyn.govt.nz.
Young people aged 15-19 can also apply to join a Youth in
Emergency Services camp happening from 26-30 September at
Waipara Adventure Centre. The camp is a combined initiative by
the Waimakariri, Hurunui and Selwyn Youth Councils. Emergency
Services including the NZ Fire Service, Red Cross, NZ Police,
Coastguard, St John and Land Search and Rescue will attend the
camp. Camp participants will have the chance to find out more
about their work, learn new skills including hands on activities,
and meet new friends. Following the camp, young people also
spend three months volunteering with the emergency service of
their choice. The volunteering is after hours for a few hours per
week. Applications for the camp close Friday 26 August – see
hurunuiyouth.co.nz/yes for more information.
On the roads this week
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 Bronte Way. Gravelling and reshaping work
will occur on Malvern Hills and Auchenflower Roads with traffic controls in place.
Maintenance grading will occur around the Springfield, Leeston, Southbridge, Coalgate and Darfield areas.
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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Tuesday August 16 2016
Works on Paper
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm,
until August 25
An exhibition at the Selwyn
Gallery features work from Jo
Ogier, Nicole Bourke and Sandra
Thomson. They all express their
art in different ways and have
unique focuses for their pieces.
Their work ranges from the interpretation
of viruses, conservation
issues and climate change.
Selwyn Gallery, 17 South Tce,
Darfield. Free entry.
Darfield student art exhibition
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-
4pm, until August 28
Art by Darfield High School
students.
Down By The Liffey Gallery, 1
James St, Lincoln. Free entry.
Oliver!
Wednesday-Saturday, 7.30-
9.30pm
The Kirwee Players perform
this play based on the classic
Charles Dickens novel.
Kirwee Community Hall, High
St, Kirwee. Tickets $25 for adults,
$12.50 for children, call 0800
BUY TIX.
Stepping UP computer training
Thursday-Tuesday
Free sessions covering topics
like Skype interviews, finding a
job online, social media, Trade
Me and computer basics.
Selwyn Libraries. For session
details and to book see www.
selwynlibraries.co.nz or phone
your local library.
Tea and Tales with bestselling
author Jenny Pattrick
Thursday, 10am-11.30pm
Join bestselling author, Jenny
Pattrick as she discusses the
creative journey and inspiration
behind her latest novel, Heartland.
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341
Halswell Rd.
Lincoln Scouts bargain book
sale
Friday, 6-8pm, and Saturday,
9am-1pm
Thousands of books to choose
from, all priced at $2..
Lincoln Scout Den, North Belt,
Lincoln. Free entry.
The Sheffield Book Exchange
Sunday, 12-3pm
Bring a book and exchange
it for another. Donations of
books are also welcome. Any
questions, phone Michelle on 318
3000.
Sheffield Hall, corner Railway
Tce East and Wrights Rd.
Markets
The local markets have a lot on
offer, from fresh produce to hand
made crafts.
West Melton Market: Saturday,
9am-12pm. St Paul’s Church
grounds, West Melton Rd.
Email caitlin.miles@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
Darfield Farmers’ Market:
Saturday, 10am-2pm. Next to
Farmlands on South Tce, Darfield.
Leeston Market: Saturday,
9.30am-12.30pm. Co-operating
Church grounds on High St.
Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft
Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm.
Gerald St, Lincoln.
Edendale Car Boot Sale:
Sunday, 10am-3pm. Edendale
Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd, West
Melton.
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
5.45 starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km
walk or run. Starts from Leeston
Physiotherapy.
SELWYN TIMES
EYE CATCHING: This painting, Cuban Street Scene by
Joanne Webber, will be part of a week-long exhibition at
the Prebbleton Community Cottage, opening on Monday.
It will feature paintings by Ms Webber, ceramics by Chris
Johnson and sculptures by Gunnel Claxton. All three have
exhibited throughout New Zealand and overseas. Artworks
on display will include bowls, jars, tiles, body forms,
kiwiana, landscapes, fish and cut-out shapes. The cottage
will be open 10am-4pm daily.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
NOW LEASING!
Opening in late 2017, STAGE 5 will now deliver a stunning new open plan contemporary retail centre
featuring a combination of over twenty new high quality, unique and exclusive retail stores, islands and
kiosks situated in a relaxed fresh and modern environment providing a unique selection of goods and
products that will appeal to a very modern and sophisticated demograph.
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Organic products, halal products, Juices and drinks, lollies, pasta, cheesecakes, fish and
seafood, fashion, interiors, childcare, photography, crafts, Music and any unique interesting or
innovative products or services that may appeal to our customers.
Retail Sites and Kiosk opportunities
are available from 30sqm upwards.
Competitive lease terms
and financing available to favoured operators.
JOIN US NOW!
Please Contact Property and Development Manager
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SELWYN TIMES Tuesday August 16 2016 19
Bridal Show
Chance to win a wedding gown
FUTURE BRIDES will have the
opportunity to win their dream
wedding gown at this month’s
With This Ring Bridal Show.
The show will take place at
the Air Force Museum of New
Zealand, Wigram, on August 28.
Guests will have the chance
to go in the draw to win a
To Cherish Bridal Boutique
wedding gown of their choice up
to the value of $3895.
To Cherish owner Alison van
Lent said the winner could pick
any gown in the store, as its most
expensive one was $3895.
She said it would make
planning a wedding a lot easier
for one bride-to-be.
“It’s one of the more expensive
items on their agenda, and
sometimes one of the more
stressful.”
The winner would get to
go into the store, have a free
consultation and order any gown
of their choice, she said.
To Cherish will have a stall at
the show, and its gowns feature
in the catwalk shows.
Its new store on Barrington
St will open the day before the
show, Mrs van Lent said.
This year’s show will have
85 exhibitors ranging from
DREAM GOWN: Future brides will have a chance to win a free wedding gown from To Cherish Bridal Boutique at this month’s
With This Ring Bridal Show.
PHOTOS: EMMA BOOTH
wedding and bridesmaid gowns,
photography, honeymoons,
flowers, stationary, caterers,
venue hire and many more.
On top of that, there will be
more than $22,000 worth of
prizes to be won.
A wedding and honeymoon
at Norfolk Island will be up for
grabs, as well as a honeymoon at
The Edgewater Resort and Spa in
Rarotonga.
Venue hire, up to the value
of $4050, for Wigram Base
will be up for grabs, along
with many more prizes and
giveaways.
Two fashion catwalks will be
held – one at 11am and the other
at 2pm – showcasing wedding
gowns and mother of the bride
outfits.
•The With This Ring Bridal
Show will be held at the
Air Force Museum of New
Zealand, Wigram, on
August 28, from 9.30am-
4pm. Tickets are $15 and
can be purchased at the
door on the day. Pre-sale
tickets are available
online at dashtickets.co.nz
RED CROSS
Ensuring a safe work place
Learning first aid is not only a part of ensuring a safe
work place, but also an integral part of our engagement with the
wider community. We all learn the necessary skills to ensure that
in times of emergency we are able to assist our work colleagues,
but are we able to take these skills home, into the community or
on to the sports field?
not all work places are the same and the injury risk for each place
can be wide and variable. The office attended by administrators
does not carry the same risk as those people working with heavy
machinery, or perhaps at some distance from a regular ambulance
service. it is therefore essential that you pick the right first aid
course to suit all of your activities – both professional and social.
take, for example, an office worker who does not have a high
risk work environment and whose concern might be to ensure that
they can deal with minor cuts and superficial injuries, or the ability
to perform effective CPr. These skills can be achieved on a course
of eight hours duration and would generally fit into low to medium
risk area. But take this same person on to a sports field either as a
spectator or player when a higher level injury occurs. The eight
hour course covering unit standards 6402 and 6401 (or 26551 and
26552) does not cover head neck and spinal injuries, eye injuries,
hypothermia and poisonings.
The majority of injuries occur outside of the work place, in
fact one in three injuries occurs in the home, making it the most
common place for injuries to happen. new Zealand children
are twice as likely to die through injury as children who live in
australia. They mostly die as a result of motor vehicles accidents
or falls in the home. fatalities from leisure and sport are not far
behind those in the workplace.
The wider 12 hour course teaches the additional unit standard
6400 and provides a wide knowledge base for medium to high risk
environments. This course covers many of the skills required to
deal with the most common injuries, such as falls (which can result
in head, neck and spinal injuries) and dealing with complex scenes
such as motor vehicle accidents.
if you are not sure on the course best suited to your needs, ask
your accredited first aid training provider. They can explain the
course content and give you options that will best suit your needs.
Look beyond the workplace and consider your family and your
location. Check that you have a good quality first aid kit that is
up-to-date with replenished items, and that everyone knows where
it is located.
NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS
GLOBAL LEADERS IN FIRST AID TRAINING
Christchurch Course Dates 2016
Venue: 32 Birmingham Drive, Middleton
First Aid Revalidation Course (6 hours)
Cost $120.00 per person (certificates must not
have expired for more than 3 months)
Time: 8.30am – 3.15pm
Monday
22 August
5 September
26 September
Friday
26th August
2 September
16 September
Tuesday
13 September
20 September
11 October
Sunday
21 August
4 September
18 September
For bookings please call 0800 REDCROSS or 339-7111
Book online at www.redcross.org.nz
Wednesday
7 September
28 September
USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE - COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID, ESSENTIAL FIRST AID,
REVALIDATION OR TAILORED TRAINING TO SUIT yOU AT yOUR PLACE OR OURS.
NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS - GLOBAL LEADERS IN FIRST AID TRAINING
CHRISTCHURCH COURSE DATES 2016 • VENUE: 32 BIRMINGHAM DRIVE, MIDDLETON
Comprehensive First Aid PLUS Course (16hrs or 4hr upgrade) Comprehensive First Aid Course (12hrs)
Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 and 25411 or 26552, 26551, 6400 and
25411 Cost $265.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST for 16 hours or
$80.00 per person for upgrade following completion of CFA
Time: Day One 8.30am – 5.30pm Day Two 8.30am – 5pm
Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 or 26552, 26551, 6400
Cost $210.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST
Time: Day One & Day Two 8.30am - 3.15pm
USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE -
COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID,
ESSENTIAl FIRST AID, REVAlIDATION
OR TAIlORED TRAINING TO SUIT YOU
AT YOUR PlACE OR OURS.
Monday
29 August
19 September
21 November
16 Hours Thursday/Friday
20 & 21 October
24 & 25 November
Saturday/Sunday
17 & 18 September
Essential First Aid Course (8hrs)
Unit Standard 6402, 6401 or 26551, 26552
Cost $150.00 per person Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Tuesday
6 September
27 September
18 October
Wednesday
5 October
26 October
16 November
4 Hours Friday 1.15pm-5pm
21 October
25 November
Sunday
18 September
Thursday
15 September
13 October
3 November
Saturday
20 August
3 September
17 September
2 x Tuesdays
6 & 13 September
18 & 25 October
8 & 15 November
Time: Day One 8.30am - 5.30pm
Day Two 8.30am - 12.45pm
2 x Mondays
29 August &
5 September
19 & 26 September
21 & 28 November
Thursday/Friday
20 & 21 October
24 & 25 November
2 x Wednesdays
24 & 31 August
14 & 21 September
5 & 12 October
Weekends
20 & 21 August
3 & 4 September
17 & 18 September
Thursday/Friday
25 & 26 August
1 & 2 September
8 & 9 September
FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 0800 REDCROSS OR 339-7111 • BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.REDCROSS.ORG.NZ
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SELWYN TIMES
Fresh NZ
Lamb Leg
Roast
Sweet Navel Oranges
$
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kg
$
1 99
each
$
1 29
kg
2for
Griffin’s Chocolate
Wheaten/Thins/
Afghans/Krispie 200g
$
5 00
Cadbury Chocolate
Block 155-200g
$
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Taste
Award-winning chef soaks up pressure
Chillingworth Road chef
and National Commis Chef
of the Year – Blake Haines
• By Gabrielle Stuart
THE PRESSURE was on
as Blake Haines set out his
equipment and ingredients,
preparing to battle some of the
top young chefs in the country
for the National Commis Chef of
the Year title.
That was when he got that
sinking feeling: He was missing
a crucial ingredient.
In the rush to catch his
flight to Auckland at 5am that
morning, he had left his salt
sitting on the bench at home.
The chefs competing
had to bring all their own
equipment and ingredients
to the competition from their
seasonings to their pots and
pans – which made for some
funny looks when going through
bag checks at the airport, he
said.
It was too late to buy any more,
so he just had to work with what
he had.
But he went on to win gold
for his main, an Akaroa salmon
duo, half pan-fried and half
wrapped in nori seaweed and
cooked in plenty of chicken
SATISFIED: Blake Haines beat the odds to win a gold medal at a national title.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
stock to make up for the missing
seasoning.
Winning a national title was
incredibly satisfying, he said.
He had dreamed of becoming
a chef since he was about eightyears-old,
cooking meals for
his family – then things like
spaghetti bolognese or chocolate
chip biscuits, he said.
“My family were good critics,
although my mum never
appreciated the mess in the
kitchen,” he said.
At about 14 he got an afterschool
job washing dishes for a
local restaurant, and from there
he was hooked, he said.
He worked for a while in
Dunedin and at the Hermitage
Hotel at Mt Cook, before
moving to Christchurch with his
girlfriend early this year.
He knew Chillingworth
Road owner and chef Darren
Wright through his work on the
Culinary Olympics NZ squad,
and said he wanted the chance to
work with him.
His main role at the restaurant
was as pastry chef which, he
said, was something he had
always enjoyed.
“For customers, the first thing
they try is the bread and the last
is the dessert, so it either ruins
or makes someone’s evening.
Hopefully they are the two
things they remember most,” he
said.
After seeing Blake’s work in
the competitions, Olympic squad
member and Christchurch chef
Mark Sycamore asked him to
travel to Greece with him in
September this year to compete
at the WACS WorldChefs
Congress as his commis chef.
But, although he hoped
cheffing could open doors for
more travelling in the future, he
said he always planned to return
to New Zealand.
“We both love Christchurch
and there’s lots going on, so
many new restaurants opening
and places to dine, so there are
so many opportunities here.”
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Gardening
SELWYN TIMES
Add colour with chrysanthemums
• By Tod Palenski
NOT ALL flowers are created
equal. Some don’t like to be
picked. Some don’t flower easily
or for a couple of seasons.
Some require lots of ongoing
maintenance.
Fortunately, chrysanthemums
are not like some flowers. They
are easy to grow and their flowers
are long-lasting.
If you like to have colour
in the garden and flowers
in your home, stop buying
flowers and grow your own
chrysanthemums. There are three
varieties of chrysanthemum I
like. One is merry mix, which is
also known as love daisy, it grows
to a height of 50cm and produces
single flowers in a lovely
combination of tri-coloured
blooms.
The other two varieties are
snowland and moonlight which
will grow to a height of 20cm and
are good for growing in cooler
climates.
Snowland produces single
flowers with white petals and
a striking yellow centre, and
moonlight produces all over
yellow single flowers.
Chrysanthemums like welldrained
and dry soil with
plenty of lime. This means
they grow well with plants like
roses, lavender, bedded irises
and gypsophila as they all like
the same conditions. If you’re
planting tomatoes in a month or
two and want to add some colour
around them you could try
planting chrysanthemums there
too as, again, tomatoes like the
same growing conditions.
Chrysanthemums will grow
well out in the open but they
also like to be planted next to the
house as the soil there typically
has quite a lot of lime from the
foundations of the house.
Another place these colourful
flowers grow well is hanging
baskets. Try planting our
snowland or moonlight varieties
in the middle of a basket and
VIBRANT:
Snowland
(left) and
moonlight
are popular
choices.
then strawberries around the
outside. The strawberries will
hang over the side for easy
picking.
When you’ve got your
seedlings, dig in some compost
or organic matter to the soil first.
This will provide the plants with
some food to keep them going.
Then plant each one about 20cm
apart from the next. Plant merry
mix chrysanthemums a little
further apart at 30cm.
Because they like it quite dry,
they don’t need much watering.
In fact, if they’re watered too
much they become susceptible
to getting rust. Pick off the dead
heads to encourage more flower
growth.
And enjoy your colourful
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SELWYN TIMES Tuesday August 16 2016 23
Fashion
Costume designer set to wow
• By Annabelle Dick
A STAMP shop worker will have
her creations thrusted into the
limelight after being selected to
show at the World of Wearable
Art Awards.
The garment Filigreen,
designed by Cushla O’Connell,
39, has been selected for
the Weta Workshop costume
and film section of the show.
“It’s pretty exciting. It’s my
second year. I had a costume on
stage last year, but it’s
still really exciting
to have it on display
to so many people,”
Miss O’Connell (left)
said.
The garments have been kept
strictly under wraps until the
show in Wellington on September
22.
But she said her garment is
pretty extreme and designed to
have an impact.
“We’re under hush, hush, but
I was inspired by the silhouette
they were wearing in the baroque
era. It’s not close fitting
– it has volume so it’ll have presence
on stage from afar.”
She used upholstery fabric for
the one-colour costume and a
flexible wire called fish tape to
create the shape.
EXPRESS YOURSELF: Stamp shop worker Cushla O’Connell works to create wearable creations.
“The construction was full on.
I had to do a lot of construction
before I could move onto the
decorative layer,” Miss O’Connell
said.
This is the second time she’s
been chosen for the WOW show
after her garment was selected
in 2015.
“Last year, I used leather to
create my first garment.
I dabble in all sorts of crafts and
arts. I’m all over the
place – I’m not happy just creating
one type of work,” she said.
The St Albans woman studied
fine arts at Canterbury University
and considers herself more
of a creators than a designer.
“I’m not so much into fashion
but creating. I work at a rubber
stamp shop.”
Miss O’Connell works at
Rubber Stamps by Montarga
where she crafts stamps, creating
images and taking classes.
“It’s nice to have a job that’s
creative.”
Designers were handpicked
from all over to world to make
up the final 133 garments that
will show.
Miss O’Connell is one of five
Christchurch people chosen to
show at this year’s WOW awards.
“Being up against the rest of the
world in a show that keeps growing
each year is scary,” she said.
“I’m just happy to have my
work on stage – you don’t get the
opportunity to show in front of
such renowned people often.”
The competition runs from
September 22 to October 9.
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suggests Tim Smith who manages
Bridgestone Tyre Centre.
Bridgestone Tyre Centre is a
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Bridgestone Tyre Centre offer a
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Driven
Tackle the skifield road in an Alltrack
• By Ross Kiddie
STAR MEDIA, the company
which I am employed by,
embraces advertising creativity.
We strive for layout and design
which captures reader and viewer
interest. That being the case, I
was mystified when Volkswagen
New Zealand’s recent television
advertising campaign was
withdrawn when some viewers
complained to the Broadcasting
Standards Authority.
The commercial surrounded
Volkswagen’s Passat Alltrack, and
was a light-hearted take involving
a person falling over backwards
on a slippery boat launching
ramp. That ad often had me
smiling when I was preparing
dinner and watching the news. I
was disappointed – world gone
mad – I thought.
That aside, the Alltrack is an
interesting variation on the popular
mid-size wagon and as its
name suggests it has four-wheeldrive
and suspension raised
27mm from the standard Passat.
Volkswagen is no stranger to
this concept, they have long had
models which have just that little
bit extra in terms of ability. The
Alltrack is a cross between an
everyday vehicle and one which
will take you off-road, not so
much in the serious stuff, but it
will get you out of a sticky, low
grip situation, hence the advertisement.
And on that subject, it
also gets a 2.2-tonne tow rating,
so hauling that large boat is a
real probability.
Under the bonnet sits a 2-litre,
turbocharged diesel engine. The
four-cylinder, twin camshaft unit
is rated with 150kW and 400Nm,
the latter punching out its power
all of the way from 1900rpm
to 3300rpm; consequently, it is
a strong, energetic unit which
works through a dual clutch,
direct shift gearbox.
The six-speeder allows the
engine to work freely, between
the two, drive is unimpeded,
the mid-range diesel surge is
evident. Unladen, the Passat
Alltrack will scamper to
100km/h from a standstill in
8sec, and will launch to 120km/h
from 80km/h in 5sec, the turbo
boost offering vivid acceleration.
And that is the beauty with
the big four-cylinder diesels,
there is a lot of grunt on offer,
and it’s no wonder Volkswagen
are confident of high tow
capacity.
Perhaps the most exciting figures
are those of its fuel usage.
Volkswagen claim a 5.2-litre per
100km/h (54mpg) combined
cycle average, that sits well with
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ALLTRACK: Grip for slippery surfaces.
the 6.6l/100km (43mpg) figure
showing constantly on the dash
panel readout. At 100km/h the
engine sips fuel at the rate of an
amazing 4l/100km (70mpg) with
the engine turning over slowly at
just 1700rpm.
These results are extraordinary
for a big vehicle and certainly
serve to prove how effective diesel
engine manufacturers have
become in terms of efficiency.
I took the test car on the twists
and turns of the Port Hills. It
was only a few weeks ago that I
evaluated the standard Passat,
and was keen to find out if the
extra ride height affected the
Alltrack’s handling ability. I can
report there’s is little noticeable
difference, grip is well promoted
through Continental sport tyres
(245/45 x 18in), while steerage
and body balance are accurate
and controlled respectively.
Of course the suspension
is fully independent and
there is a lot of travel within
those elements; that being the
case, bumps and ruts are well
absorbed and ride comfort has
been given high priority.
I didn’t take the Alltrack offroad
as such, but I did take it
through a short cross-country
track in an endeavour to get
some photos. The suspension
absorbs the uneven surfaces
beautifully, and wheel-to-ground
contact is manufactured so that
• Price – VW Passat Alltrack,
$57,990
• Dimensions – Length,
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height, 1506mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
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1968cc, 140kW, 400Nm,
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• Performance –
0-100km/h, 8sec
• Fuel usage – 5.2l/100km
utmost traction is gleaned.
I can see the Alltrack being
used as winter sport recreational
transport such as tackling the
skifield access road. It’s a vehicle
that does all the things a typical
sport utility vehicle is capable of,
yet it is packaged in a more traditional
style.
The entire in-cabin area is
manufactured for comfort and is
decked out with all the features
you’d expect from a $57,990 car.
I’ve long embraced the
traditional station wagon,
especially those from Europe.
The Alltrack takes that concept
one step forward and I’m pleased
that it has such a strong foothold
globally (no pun intended). I’ll
be watching with interest how
well it is received here.
award winning
techician SPeciaLiSt
dodge | chrYSLer | jeeP
2013 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 SERIES 2
210kw Quadcam SIDI alloytec v6, 6 speed, tiptronic,
parking assist, touch screen, Bluetooth, low 90,000km's
$25,999
$21,999
CHRISTCHURCH'S
LEADING COMMODORE
& FALCON DEALERS
2011 HOLDEN COMMODORE VE SV6 SERIES 2
210kw SIDI Alloytec V6, Bluetooth, USB, Touchscreen,
6 Speed Tiptronic, 18" Alloy Wheels, Trip Computer.
avoid breakdownS
with reguLar Servicing
$24,999
2004 HSV CLUBSPORT R8 285 SERIES 2
5.7L V8, headers, Bigbore exhaust,
19" alloys, big brake package,
alarm, traction control, cruise,
leather trim.
$41,999
$12,999
2007 FORD FaLCON BF XR6 MkII
4.0L Twin cam engine, 6 speed tiptronic
auto, stability control, aircon, CD player,
cruise control, tinted windows.
$18,999
$13,999
2007 FORD FaLCON BF XR6 MkII
4.0L, 6 speed tiptronic auto, 19 inch alloys,
cruise control, driving lights, sports
suspension, stability control, only 99,000km.
$19,999
$25,999
2005 HSV CLUBSPORT Vz 297
6.0L V8, Bigbore Exhaust, Alarm,19"
Alloys, Cruise, Climate A/C, Towbar,
Electric Seats, Full HSV Bodykit.
$16,999
• Honest, Friendly, Reliable &
Personalised service
• Competitive prices
• No job too big
or too small
PH: 03 344 5565
3/15 Anchorage Rd, Hornby
aidan.cars@gmail.com
2010 FORD FPV F6
4.0L turbo 6 spd sports shift auto,
FPV Brembo performance brakes,
19" FPV alloys, low 44,000kms!
2005 HOLDEN COMMODORE Vz BERLINa
3.6L alloytec V6, 17" SV6 alloys,
climate aircon, trip computer, 6 disk
CD player, high spec model.
03 366 5888
SALE
2008 FORD FaLCON FG XR6
4.0L, 6 speed tiptronic sports shift
auto, 20" alloys, cruise, towbar,
sports suspension, low 85,000km.
$8,999 $17,999 $13,999
2001 HOLDEN COMMODORE VU V8
5.7L V8, Bigbore exhaust, rare
factory 6 speed manual, lowered on
18" alloys, air con, remote locking.
$20,999
2007 DODGE NITRO 4X4
3.7L petrol, selectable 4x4, CD player, parking sensors, remote locking, aircon,
stunning in metallic blue.
2009 HOLDEN COMMODORE VE SV6
3.6L quadcam V6, 5 speed tiptronic
auto, remote locking, aircom, cd
player, trip computer.
SALE
2007 HOLDEN COMMODORE VE OMEGa
3.6L Quadcam Alloytec V6, Auto with Power
/Economy Modes, ESC, ABS, SRS airbags,
18" SV6 Alloy Wheels and Rear Spoiler.
$14,999
www.robertbrucemotors.co.nz
Corner Lancaster St & Moorhouse Ave | OPEN 7 DAYS
2009 FORD FaLCON FG XR6
4.0L Tiptronic Sports Shift Auto, 17"
Alloys, Cruise, CD Player, Remote
Central Locking, Towbar, Stability
Control, immaculate example!
$15,999
2003 HOLDEN COMMODORE VY SS 6 SPEED
5.7L LS1 V8, bigbore exhaust,
18" alloy wheels, multi function trip
computer, traction control,
very rare 6 speed manual.
2006 HOLDEN aDVENTRa SX6 CROSSTRaX
3.6L Alloytec V6, 5 Speed Auto, CrossTrax All Wheel Drive, Trip Computer, SRS
Airbags and ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Low 90,000km, 1 Owner.
569a Colombo Street
Christchurch
03 377 6800
www.tocherish.co.nz
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Tuesday August 16 2016
SELWYN TIMES
Exhibitors
Charmed Flowers
Classic Photo Booth
Moriarty Dental
Bell Road Bespoke Bridal
Bramble Grove
Mariessa Waddington
Tastefull Affiars
Hot Shots Photo Booth
Catlins River Ridge Retreat
Commodore Hotel
Louise Anderson Bridal Design Ltd
The Cake Eating Company
The George
Nectar Florist
Paintball Games
Tuscany Downs Estate
Wedding Professionals NZ Planners
Garry Walls Photography & DJ
Airpark Limousines
Links Functions and Events
Hanmer Springs
Braemar Lodge & Spa
Crème de la Rose
Haley Saul Hair Artist
VMC images
Chalk it Up
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Break Free on Cashel
Alyssandra Striking Stationry
Pure Romnace By Andi
Hand Made Photography
Westhave Gardens
Davis Bridal
The First Dance
Canterbury Kombi Chauffeur
Brides of Merivale
Omarino Wine Park
Kennett Crafted Jewels
Something Borrowed Something New
Verve Real Food Catering
Trents Estate Vineyard
Beautiful Make Up
Outback Bathrooms
Mandy Caldwell Photography
The Tannery
The Dear Ones Photobooth Co
Continental
Black Shadow Project
Artistic Blooms
Simpatico Hair Studio
Registered Celebrant
Heritage Queenstown
Moveable Feasts
Cherished
Heritage Hanmer Springs
Hirepool Events
Number 9 Events Centre
Weddings by Collective Concepts
Julie Lassen
Glen James Jewellers
Hello World Rolleston
Hello World Rangiora
CM Photography
Cakes Galore
Phoenix Weddings
Kates Cakery
Westende Jewellers
The Little Hire Company
Angela minson Makeup Artist
Smith & Boston
Flowers by Lynette
Hotel Ashburton
Wigram Base
Kiwi Cuisine
To Cherish Bridal Boutique
Terrace Downs Resort
Tricia Warwick - Naziris
Johannes Van Kan Photographer
Lincoln Motel
ChCh Coach Charters
Sunday 28 August
9.30am – 4.00pm
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
bliss
Modern
Contemporary
Hair
CREATING YOUR PERFECT WEDDING
weddings by
collective concepts
www.weddingconcepts.co.nz
Airforce Museum
45 Harvard Avenue,
Wigram, Christchurch
Tickets: $15.00
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Caravans, Motorhomes
& Traliers
CARAVAN Or Poptop
wanted ph 027 306 6544
TRAILER Briford or
similar wanted ph 027 306
6544
Farm Equipment
FORESTRY Blocks
wanted for harvest, Pine/
Bluegum, good rates, full
clean up service available,
ph/txt 027 319 0654 email
stumpgo@xtra.co.nz
Select Services
ACE HIGH
PLUMBING
All Plumbing
Gasfitting
Drainlaying
Blocked Drains
Log Fires,
Wetbacks
Gas Hotwater
Phone
021 454 864
• House proud? • Time poor?
For professional and prompt service
give Andrew a call for a quote:
• House proud? • New • home? Time poor? • Selling your home?
Andrew Singleton 021 539 835
RESIDENTIAL • New home? WINDOW • Selling CLEANING
your home? • Driveways
Servicing: Prebbleton, Rolleston, Halswell, Wigram and Lincoln
For professional and prompt service
• House proud? Servicing: Prebbleton, • Time poor? Rolleston, give Andrew Halswell, a call for Wigram a quote: and Lincoln
• Kerb
• New home? • Selling your home?
Andrew Singleton 021 539 835
Servicing: Prebbleton, Rolleston, Halswell, Wigram and Lincoln
TIAL WINDOW CLEANING
Phone: 03 344 3311 Mobile: 021 539 835 Email: info@andrewscleaningsolutions.co.nz
• Time poor?
• Selling your home?
ton, Rolleston, Halswell, Wigram and Lincoln
Mobile: 021 539 835
Firewood
Yakka
Firewood
Pine delivered
18 meters $1000
7.1 meters $420
3.5 meters $210
Prices incl GST
Phone or
text Warren
022 0972 596 for
delivery time.
Email: info@andrewscleaningsolutions.co.nz
Residential
Window
Cleaning
• House proud?
• Time poor?
• New home?
• Selling your home?
Servicing: Prebbleton,
Rolleston, Halswell,
For professional and prompt service
Wigram and Lincoln
RESIDENTIAL WINDOW CLEANING
give Andrew a call for a quote:
Andrew Singleton 021 539 835
RESIDENTIAL WINDOW CLEANING
• Asphalt
ADD SOME
COLOUR
TO YOUR ADVERT!
RESIDENTIAL WINDOW CLEANING
• House proud? • Time poor?
• New home? • Selling your home? PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123
Servicing: Prebbleton, Rolleston, Halswell, Wigram and LincolnMob 0274 325 457
Phone: 03 344 3311 Mobile: 021 539 835 Email: info@andrewscleaningsolutions.co.nz
Select Services
Need a hand?
✤ Lawns & edges
✤ New garden est
✤ Gardening
✤ Hedge trimming
✤ Handyman jobs
✤ Casual or One off
Phone Mike Lineton
022 341 8848
Your local
Selwyn District
gardener/handyman
BOUNDARY TRIMMING
Shelterbelt Trimming
Contractor
Call Tony Dempsey
Ph 03 325 3256 Mob 0274 323 943
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Phone: 03 344 3311 Mobile: 021 539 835 Email: info@andrewscleaningsolutions.co.nz
For professional and prompt service
For professional and prompt give service Andrew a call for a quote:
give Andrew a call for a quote:
Andrew Singleton 021 539 835
Andrew DRIVEWAY
Singleton 021 539 835
Phone: 03 344 3311 Mobile: 021 539 835 Email: info@andrewscleaningsolutions.co.nz
Select Services
Home in need
of painting &
decorating?
Residential and commercial:
• Painting • Plastering • Wallpapering
• Tiling • Gib Stopping & fixing interior &
exterior work
If you want the best for your
home, call for a FREE quote:
021 123 0101
AJPainting.decorating@hotmail.co.nz
www.ajpaintingdecorating.nz
tree services
• Trees felled • Land clearing
• Logging of forestry blocks
• Tree lots thinned for production chip
•Log cartage • Root raking • De-stumping
• Cash paid for wood lots • Wind rows
removed • Excavator hire • Fully insured
covering all areas • 17 years experience
Large Macrocarpa Trees or Logs.
Wantd Blue Gum plantations standing or on the ground.
Cash Paid on the spot!
Call Pete - 021-049-8657
Select Services
BUILDERS LTD
New Builds
Home Alterations
Bathrooms
Decks
Painting/Plastering
Phone Keith:
027274 9359
or (03) 325-4452
ktmbuilders@xtra.co.nz
Driveways
Renovations
Extensions
Kitchens
Re-Roofing
Insurance Work
Fully Qualified Builder
SWAINS KIWI KERB
Quality Workmanship -
Over 10 Years Experience
CONSTRUCTION
Free Measure & Quote
• Chipseal
• Chip
GUTTER PROTECTION
The Quality Gutter Guard
“Dem
“Dem
“Dem
“GET RID
ELECTRICAL
SELWYN
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE
Don’t let electrical
problems worry you
For all electrical
repairs & service
CALL TODAY
027 492 8971
or ah 344 6202
Birds”
Birds”
Birds”
4 EVA”
0800
333 101
Select Services
Garage Doors, Auto Openers,
EQC Quotes, Repairs and
Maintenance, One off Custom
Made Designs...
Showroom at
Larcombs Road and
Home Ideas Centre,
Mandeville Street
The genuine custom made
garage door professionals
EQC &
insuranCE
rEPairs
TyPEs of garagE doors:
Cedar Door, Glass & Acrylic doors, Flat Panel insulated range,
Pressed Panel Doors, Ribline doors, Tilt doors, Roller Doors,
flush mounted doors.
Proud to support your local community
Phone: 0800 661 366 • Fax: 03 347 8363
Factory: 276 Larcombs Road, R.D. 8 Weedons,
Christchurch
www.custommade.co.nz
Select Services
William Ross
Building & Painting
Rolleston, Christchurch
Qualified Tradesmen
Gib Stoppers
Painting & Wallpapering
• Fletchers Accredited
• EQC opt outs
• Insurance work
• Free Quotes & Prompt Service
• Distance no object
Contact Billy on 0226413530
or Gareth on 0212427384
Email: williamross@xtra.co.nz
Summerwood01@clear.net
Malvern air Conditioning
& eleCtriCal ltd
Got Air Conditioning
& Electrical Needs?
• Heat Pump Supply
• Installations
• Servicing & Maintenance
• Household Electrical Work
• Business Electrical Work
Give Nigel a call now
for no obligation free quote
Ph 021 387 750
A/H 03 318 0030
9020599AA
Services
DON’T DELAY, CONTACT US TODAY!
Trades & Services
LifestyLe
BLock
fencing
new fencing, post driving,
repairs, maintenence.
Quality workmanship
& advice.
Phone Allan 021 049 6151
allan@agrifencenz.com
Facebook: agrifencenz
Landscaping
landscape design & build
• Eco-sourcing specialist nursery
• Landscape design & build
• Eco-restoration services
• Maintenance services
Call us today
03 359 2458
www.waioralandscapes.co.nz
junk
Why go to the Dump?
Junkman comes to you!
Items too big for the
rubbish bin?
Or too heavy for you
to move?
Junkman comes
to you & takes
it away
Trades & Services
• Driveways
• Earthquake
Repairs
• Decks
• New Home
Specialists
• Patios &
Paths
tel: 0508 873 7483
email: sales@affordableconcrete.co.nz
www.affordableconcrete.co.nz
Trades & Services
DIRTY
WINDOWS
Fast friendly
professional
service,
Selwyn area,
ph 021 364 664
Trades & Services
ROOFING
- Re-roofing and
new roofing
- Quality roofing at
the best price around
- Licensed building
practitioner
Robinson
Roofing Ltd
Call Hamish for a
quote 03 347 90 45
Garage Doors
Insulated garage doors with
our unique fully weather
sealed system. Ask your
builder for a Defender garage
door; your first defence
against the elements.
Defender Products
Ph 0800 63 80 80
www.defenderproducts.co.nz
Trades & Services
Fencing
Boundary, Executive,
Modular
All types of residential
fencing and gates
Defender Products
Ph 0800 63 80 80
www.defenderproducts.co.nz
FROM $
65 *
*Prices vary depending on items and volume – minimum charge $65
0800 586 5626
www.junkman.co.nz
selwyn@junkman.co.nz
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Tuesday August 16 2016
SELWYN TIMES
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Trades & Services
Trademaster
Painters & Decorators
Specialist painters of
Heritage & Period Homes,
Villas & restoration works,
All Exterior & Interior paint finishes,
Wallpapering,
Stain & Varnish applications,
Interior paint stripping,
Exterior lead paint removal.
Interior application techniques
French wash, stipple glaze, ragging,
marbleing, fresco
Qualified tradesman 30 years experience
Ph Martin 0212 397 781
Trades & Services
garage
carpet
Turn your garage
into another room.
For the supply
and installation of
garage carpet.
6m x 6m garage
starting at $900+GST
Ph 0274-311-387
Freelance
Painter/
contractor
Trade Qualified
Specialising in
Int/Ext Painting,
repaints, new homes,
light commercial
Garage floors
airless spraying
and more...
FrEE quotES
Ph/txt Scott
021 02983216
www.freelancepainter.
co.nz
Locals Providing
Locals with Quality
New Zealand Products
Available 24/7
For All Your:
Drainage, Plumbing,
Kitchen and Bathroom
Products
Products are held in Rolleston
and New Show room opening
soon
Contact (03) 313 3266 or
sales@paramountplumbing.co.nz
Trades & Services
INSULATION
Trades & Services
Lifestyle Block
Mobile Shearing
No job to big or to small!
• Shearing • Tailing
• Crutching
• Drenching
• Foot trimming
Professional
friendly service
Call Shaun Adams
for a free quote
021 204 1274
or 03 9603112
Trades & Services
cARPENTER
HANDYMAN
Small Job Specialists,
Carpentry, Repairs,
Decking & Maintenance,
40 years experience, no job
too small, Ph Warren 03
322-1103 or 027 697-8541
cARPET
&
VINYl lAYING
Repairs,uplifting,relaying,
restretching,email
jflattery@xtra.co.nz,
ph 0800 003 181
or 027 2407416
FENcING
Quality timber fencing -
gates & repairs, ph Ryan
027 951 8892
FORESTRY BlOckS
wanted for harvest, Pine/
Bluegum, good rates, full
clean up service available,
ph/txt 027 319 0654 email
stumpgo@xtra.co.nz
FORESTRY BlOckS
wanted for harvest, Pine/
Bluegum, good rates, full
clean up service available,
ph/txt 027 319 0654 email
stumpgo@xtra.co.nz
Keeping Canterbury cozy
We specialise in insulating ceilings, walls,
under floors, in pre-existing homes or new builds.
If you refer us to a friend and they insulate
with us – you will receive a $100 pressie card!
Call us for a
free assessment
on your home.
Phone 0800 22 00 55
www.CanterburyInsulation.co.nz
Trades & Services
• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways
• Auger Hole Drilling
• Land Clearing & Development
• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works
• Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker
Phone Mike: 027 272 8058 OR 03 324 4323 A/H
g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz
www.gmcontracting.co.nz
Trades & Services
Heatpump
Cleaning
Is your heatpump
ready for wInter?
• Save power, Save Money
• Cleaner healthier air
• Friendly, professional
service
Bemer
Heatpump
Cleaning
Rob Spink
• 0800 423 637
• (A/H) 03 325 2713
spinkfam@xtra.co.nz
lANDScAPING lTD
Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,
Decking, Fencing.
Kanga & small digger
services. Check out Squire
Landscaping on facebook.
FREE QUOTES. Ph
Authur 347-8796, 027
220-7014 Edwin 027 220-
7154
MASONRY
DAMAGED
MASONRY?? Rock and
Blocks Work Ltd for all
your brick, block and tile
laying needs. Friendly
service Licensed Building
Practitioner phone Devon
on 021 375-888 or 03 329-
5511
PAINTER
Qualified Tradesman,
experienced & reliable,
Mike Le Lievre, free
quotes, ph 03 317 8222 or
027 420 6125
PlASTERER
Interior, New Homes,
Alterations, Renovations.
Qualified & Experienced
Tradesman. Damian
Youngman. Ph 0276
273 255 or 03 745 6101
capybara@xnet.co.nz
TIlING
Quality jobs done on time.
All aspects of tiling. Reg
Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027
334 4125
TREES BIG OR SMAll
tree removal, trimming,
stump grinding, shelterbelt
clean up, section clearing,
rubbish removals,
excavation work, ph
Trees Big or Small, for a
free quote, 021 061 4783
T.V. SERVIcE
cENTRE
Repairs, tvs, microwaves,
stereos, DVD. Aerial
installations and kitsets,
480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03
379 1400
Trades & Services
Bellamy’s
Furniture
Furniture made to
order and restoration
by tradesman with
35yrs experience.
PH Stephen
021 073 2624
Storage
CARPORT Or shed bay
to store caravan in the
Prebbleton/Selwyn area.
For more details phone
(03) 343 2081
STORAGE Units 348
Brookside Rd Rolleston.
Commercial yard,
vehicles, boat from $10
pw. Ph 021 065 0934 or
329 5180
To Lease
Faringdon
Retail
Only 2 spaces remain
of 50m 2* & 86m 2* in
the new ‘South Point’
retail complex. Could
suit hairdresser,
barber, beautician,
florist, health/medical
etc. Completion due
March 2017 (* approx)
Call Paula Raine
027 221 4997
Ray White Commercial
Raine Blackadder Ltd MREINZ
Licensed (REAA 2008)
To Let
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroom or office.
no bond required thiS month
Fully insulated and
double glazed for warmth.
Three convenient sizes
from $70 a week:
Standard 3.6m x 2.4m,
Large 4.2m x 2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m.
Visit our website
www.justcabins.co.nz for
display cabin locations.
www.justcabins.co.nz
Wanted To Buy
FORESTRY Blocks
wanted for harvest, Pine/
Bluegum, good rates, full
clean up service available,
ph/txt 027 319 0654 email
stumpgo@xtra.co.nz
Wanted To Buy
WANTED
POSSUM SKINS
& POSSUM FUR
(Hand Plucked)
Buying Now
Top Prices Paid
Contact Russell
Dunsandel
0274 779754
Possum Pam NZ Ltd
Agent for Nichols NZ
Ltd & Wadsworth
Situations Vacant
HEAVY TRAFFIC
LICENCE COURSE
INTEREST FREE TIME PAYMENT
(conditions apply)
FROM FULL CAR (Class 1)
TO FULL TRUCK (Class 2)
(Road code & pre-assessment driving training provided)
MONTHLY, EVENING DG COURSES
Courses in Christchurch, Invercargill,
Cromwell & Mosgiel daily.
Other areas by arrangement
OTHER COURSES/LICENCE
ENDORSEMENTS AVAILABLE ARE:
Class 3, 4 & 5, Passenger, Vehicle Recovery,
Wheels, Tracks, Rollers, Dangerous Goods,
Forklift, OSH & F
Driving Related Health & Safety Training
DRIVETECH LTD
FREEPHONE 0508 2 DRIVE (37483) OR 03 348 8481
info@drivetech.co.nz | www.drivetech.co.nz
Situations Vacant
Situations Vacant
CA$H
Strippers
& Podium
Dancers
Wanted!
18+ TO APPLY
NEISHA
021 193 0118
FULL TIME VACANCY
Factory Hand (entry level opportunity)
8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Airborne Honey Ltd, based in Leeston approx 40km south of Christchurch is a well established
honey processing and packing facility with over 100 years of experience.
Our honey is enjoyed throughout New Zealand and in over 20 countries worldwide.
We are seeking a full time Factory Hand with a can do attitude that will move around assisting
in different areas of the factory. Someone with a mechanical mind set would be advantageous
but this is not a requirement as full training will be given. This is a long term, entry level role
- no experience required.
Main Duties:
- Pouring and pumping of honey
- Packing and sending of orders
- Assisting when required on the packing line
- Processing of honey out in the yard and unloading of trucks
Some attributes we are seeking:
- Ability to use your initiative / common sense, think on your feet and be able to solve problems
- Be highly accurate when working in a fast paced busy environment
- Focussed, enthusiastic with a positive “can do” attitude
- A good team player, honest , reliable, punctual
- Lifting involved so must be physically fit, healthy and not afraid of a days work
- Commitment to Health & Safety / Food Safety best practices and good personal hygiene
- NZ Forklift License (Would be an advantage but training provided)
Our Values:
- Treat others like you want to be treated
- Make the best product
- Give the customer a fair deal
- Maintain the highest standards
We offer in return:
- Full-time long term positions
- Competitive rates of pay based on ability and attitude
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive training
- A fun friendly team environment
- A great safe work environment
If you are a NZ resident, please email or post your current resume and hand written covering
letter to:
Airborne Honey Ltd
P O Box 28
LEESTON 7656
ian@airborne.co.nz
Applications Close: 4:30pm Wednesday 31st August 2016
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Situations Vacant
ELECTRICIAN
WANTED
Spotless are seeking an experienced
electrician to join our team of tradesmen
based at Burnham. We require a current
practicing license and NZDF security
clearance, and the ability to support a
wide range of defence infrastructure.
Contact:
Matt Williams
Maintenance Coordinator
NZDF Southern Region
Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Ltd
DDI (03) 3476993
M (027) 8097218
E matthew.williams@spotless.co.nz
W www.spotless.com
We’ll take care of it
Situations Vacant
Lifeguards
Required for the
Summer Season.
Are you a strong swimmer?
Do you like to be outside enjoying the
summer days?
We are looking for lifeguards for the Burnham
Pool, full training will be given and First aid
certificate & NZQA Qualifications gained.
You must be available for Rosters between
Friday 21st October 2015 & Tuesday 19th
April, with training days previous to this start
date.
If you are interested please feel free to
contact me as per below
Natasha Lee
Contract Support Officer
NZDF Southern Region
Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Ltd
T (03)347 6991 M (027)809 7221
E natasha.lee@spotless.co.nz
A Bldg D41 / 1 Powles Road
Burnham Military Camp.
We’ll take care of it
Public Notices
Ellesmere Heritage
Park Trust
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY 1st SEPTEMBER – 7.30PM
LEESTON COMMUNITY ROOM
This year we have two guest
speakers, Historian Roger Gilbert
speaking about the old Leeston
Hotel and its history and Scott
Bradford speaking about the new
Leeston Hotel Project.
For more information:
ellesmereheritagepark@gmail.com
MILITARY EXERCISE
17 - 19 AUGUST 2016
The general public is to be advised that an
NZ Army exercise will be conducted in the
West Melton Rifle Range area over the period
17-19 August 2016. The exercise will involve
personnel of the 2/1 RNZIR from Burnham
Military Camp. The exercise will involve up to
60 personnel.
Training will involve soldiers live firing in and
around the West Melton Rifle Range area.
This will include night shooting from 8am
until 10pm daily.
For more information please call
Sergeant Major Pettersson
027 286 5237
MILITARY EXERCISE
22 - 26 AUGUST 2016
The general public is to be advised that an
NZ Army exercise will be conducted in the
West Melton Rifle Range area over the period
22 - 26 August 2016. The exercise will involve
personnel of the 2/1 RNZIR from Burnham
Military Camp. The exercise will involve up to
35 personnel.
Training will involve soldiers using High
Explosives in and around the West Melton
Rifle Range area from 10am until 4.30pm on
the 25th August 2016.
For more information please call
Sergeant Togia
021 261 8505
TENDERS FOR LAND TO OCCUPY
The Selwyn District Council invites tenders for a five year
Licence to Occupy for the following two properties.
Annual rates are payable by the lessee(s) in addition to
annual rental:
1. Part Reserve 1630, valuation 2410014200, sited
between the Ellesmere Golf Club and the Ellesmere
Raceway off Feredays Road, Leeston. The area to be
leased is 27.322 hectares. The land has been used for
grazing stock in the past.
2. Part Reserve 4363, valuation 2411023700A, sited off
North Rakaia Road at the Rakaia Huts end. Entry can
be obtained between Numbers 38 and 40 Pacific Drive.
The area to be leased is 3.5640 hectares. The land has
been used for grazing stock in the past.
Tenders are to be sent in a sealed envelope marked
‘TENDER FOR LAND TO OCCUPY’ and addressed to:
Kate Redgrove, Leasing Officer
Selwyn District Council Headquarters
2 Norman Kirk Drive/PO Box 90
ROLLESTON 7643
The closing date for tenders is Monday 19 September 2016.
A copy of the Licence to Occupy can be obtained
from the Leasing Officer, Selwyn District Council – email
kate.redgrove@selwyn.govt.nz. Additional conditions will
apply to the Licence for property 1, Part Reserve 1630.
For enquiries, telephone (03) 347 2968.
www.selwyn.govt.nz
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Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Arthurs Pass
THE ULTIMATE OPPORTUNITY
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase
an amazing lifestyle property with
income potential into the future.
The 2500 tree hazelnut orchard is set
up to the absolute highest standard.
Price by Negotiation
A 3500sq metre fully serviced building
site located in the centre of the
property provides the most amazing
blank canvas for building your dream
home.
If its quality you desire, this is the
property for you.
Chris Moore
Contact:
Mobile: 027 288 0563
Email: chris.moore@propertybrokers.co.nz
www.chrismoorerealestate.co.nz
Address: 293 Lawford Road, West Melton
View by appointment
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M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
WEST mELTON - 18 Shona Lane
Built with style & sophistication for the discerning buyer
This large executive home has been built to suit the modern
family or discerning buyer with space aplenty inside and
out. This 384m 2 home is immaculate and situated in a quiet
friendly cul de sac. With high ceilings and spacious rooms
throughout, this home has a sense of “wow” at every turn.
With 3 living areas - a formal lounge, open plan kitchen,
dining, family area, separate kids lounge; and private master
bedroom with an oversized ensuite as well as three additional
bedrooms; this home and the design is a must to see to be
believed. Well thought out indoor outdoor flow to a private
courtyard, and enough space rarely seen these days, with
a low-maintenance garden and lawn that is fully irrigated.
Price: Neg Over $929,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/001
Sue Robinson Mb 021 409 050
ROLLESTON - 225 Walkers Road
When only the best will do
• 290m 2 high quality family home
• 4.7 hectares with irrigation consent
• American style barn with power
• Fully sealed tennis court
• Private sheltered established grounds
• Excellent indoor/outdoor entertaining area
• Log burner, heat pump & gas fire
All the work is done and ready to be enjoyed. The home is
complimented with an oversized 3 car garage and enough
space for all the toys. West Melton is an easy 10-minute
commute from the Airport and a well regarded safe family
friendly community. New shops which are currently under
construction are opening including a supermarket, bar and
restaurant, medical centre is underway which will provide
all the essential amenities. With excellent education options
from preschool to a decile 10 Primary School, and zoned for
Rolleston College (to be opened in 2017). Our vendors have
loved building and living here and are ready to pass the keys
onto someone else to enjoy. Viewing will impress!
Open Homes:
Sun 21st Aug 1.30pm-2pm
Price: $1,175,000 incl GST
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/996
Andrew Taylor
Mb 027 435 5930
ROLLESTON - 4 Shadbolt Lane
Spacious 4 bedroom home in a prime
location
• 210m 2 immaculate family home
• Spacious 4 bedrooms
• Large master & ensuite
• Shared ensuite between 2 other bedrooms
• 2 living areas
• 777m 2 fully fenced section
• Excellent location
• Gas water heating
• 2 heat pumps
• Security system & surround sound system
ROLLESTON - 23 Beaumont Drive
One of our finest!
• Substantial 300m 2 home
• 4 bedroom
• 1 large living divided with double
sided gas fire
• Heat pump system
• Sleek modern, well appointed kitchen
• Bi-fold doors to stunning outdoor
entertainment area
• Private landscaped 992m 2 section
ROLLESTON - 6 Genoa Avenue
Outstanding quality and design
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 spacious living areas
• Tristone benches & quality appliances
• Stunning kitchen with skylight
• Study nook
• Separate laundry
Price: Neg over $575,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/976
Andrew Taylor
Mb 027 435 5930
Deadline Sale. All offers to be
presented on or before 4pm Thursday
18 August 2016 (unless sold prior).
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/995
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
or Susan Davis Mb 027 662 2751
Price: $599,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/998
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
or Susan Davis Mb 027 662 2751
ROLLESTON - 51 Tiny Hill Drive
Rare and exciting opportunity
• 2113m 2 section
• Fantastic location
• Great school zoning
• Build your dream home
• Subdividable
• Popular & private location
LEESTON - 41 Clausen Avenue
Where peace meets quality
• Superior 4 bedroom turnkey home
• Full sized landscaped section
• Located in Millbridge Subdivision
• Surround by quality homes
• 10 year Masterbuild guarantee
• Priced to sell
Price: $320,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/984
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
or Susan Davis Mb 027 662 2751
Price: $489,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/909
Cameron McRae
Mb 027 769 6696
ROLLESTON - 23 Emerson Lane
Delightful family living - great location
• 4 good sized bedrooms
• Master with WIR & ensuite
• 2 good sized living areas
• Drive through garaging
• 914m 2 secure section
• Security systems
• Fantastic location close to Rolleston
West School
LEESTON - 6 Fibonacci Way
Four bedroom house and land package
• $450,000 turnkey package
• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom
• Full sized section
• 10 year Masterbuild guarantee
• Quality finishing & furnishings
• Low deposit secures
• Completion early next year
Price: Neg over $545,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/002
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
or Susan Davis Mb 027 662 2751
Price: $450,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/964
Stephan Knowler
Mb 027 229 9522
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
Andrew Taylor
027 435 5930
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
Susan Davis
027 662 2751
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
Cameron McRae
027 769 6696
Sue Robinson
021 409 050
Juliet
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BUILDERS OWN HOME – STUNNING FEATURES
ROLLESTON - 10 LOUIS LANE
NEW LISTING
Built by a private builder this stunning contemporary style
property with feature stone work will impress those who are
looking for a modern and unique quality designed home.
Loaded with special features the property has been designed
to capture most of the natural light and is sited perfectly on
the section for maximum sun.
The modern design allows for spacious open plan living with
large north facing ranch sliders that open out to a private
sun soaked entertaining area. The polished concrete floors
are a stunning feature which add to the “Wow” factor of
this property. There are two heat pumps which have been
strategically combined with not only a home ventilation
system but also upgraded insulation to ensure you are
kept warm and cosy over those winter months. The kitchen
is modern in design with quality appliances including an
induction hob. You will be impressed with the breakfast bar
which sits centrally in the home and provides an inviting hub
for family and friends.
The home has 4 double bedrooms with large wardrobes and
the private master has ranch sliders that open out to the
timber deck, perfect for those weekend morning coffees.
This property offers ample storage space and separate
laundry lovers have been well catered for.
Other special features of this property include, LED lighting
throughout, quality blinds throughout, superior fencing and
landscaping complete!
price: Neg Over $659,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/003
Open Home:
Sun 21 Aug 12.45pm – 1.15pm
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
or Susan Davis Mb 027 662 2751
www.marealestate.co.nz
RARE OppORTUNITy – NOT TO BE MISSED
ROLLESTON - 4/710 EAST MADDISONS RD
NEW LISTING
Properties of this calibre are rarely offered to the Rolleston
market. There is so much about this appealing property that
sets it apart from the rest.
To begin with, the substantial 250m2 double glazed home
features large sunny open plan living, separate laundry,
five good size bedrooms and a master with walk through
robe and ensuite. The sleek modern kitchen with Marbello
bench top and quality appliances will please you with its
functionality and large amount of storage. The home is
heated by a bevy of heating options with two well located
heat pumps and a Bosca wood burner.
Next we have the beautifully landscaped 5666m2 property
which will impress you with its privacy and beautiful views
of the water fountain, petanque court, orchard and feature
plantings. In addition it has a comprehensive irrigation
system. The property provides garaging for up to 4 vehicles
with a double internal access garage and a separate double
garage.
The icing on the cake is the fantastic salt water lap pool
which is heated by a heat pump system to provide year
round enjoyment. This property certainly does offer it all and
viewing is highly recommended.
Deadline Sale. All offers to be presented on or
before 4pm on Thursday 8 September 2016
(unless sold prior). R.V $850,000.
www.marealestate.co.nz
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/004
Open Home:
Sun 21 Aug 2.15pm – 2.45pm
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
or Susan Davis Mb 027 662 2751
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Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 rolleston@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 929 0306
A SMART CHOICE
COUNTRY LIFESTYLE
FROM $1,190,000 + GST (IF ANY)
WEB ID DFL49399
WEST MELTON
2/1830 West Coast Road
Proudly offered to market is this well established
kennel/cattery business centrally located at
Aylesbury/West Melton only 15 minutes from
Christchurch City/Airport. After 20 years of dedication
our Vendors seek expression of interest from those
looking for superb rural lifestyle with income from a
successful business with huge potential.
Set on 2.02 hectares is a very well appointed
contemporary home featuring 3 double bedrooms, 2
bathrooms plus ensuite off master bed, galley style
kitchen, 2 living areas and triple garage all well
positioned for breathtaking views.
VIEW By Appointment
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WEB ID ROU50896
SPREYDON
A/138 Brougham Street
The house is very well laid out, giving very good use of
space and maximizing the sun. With an open plan
kitchen, dining and living space, these area’s feature
center walls that give the feeling of a separate lounge.
The 3 double bedrooms allow room for a family or
friends to stay and with the added bonus of an ensuite
off the master. With his & her wardrobes in the master
room and doubles in the other two, along with extra
linen & storage in the hall way there is no shortage of
hiding space and there is still the double garage!
Being a back section it has plenty of off street parking.
FEATURE-PACKED FOR FAMILIES
DEADLINE SALE
VIEW 20 & 21 Aug 11.30 - 12.15pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Monday 29th August, 2016 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Kurt Richardson
Mobile 021 154 3764
Office 03 929 0306
kurt@propertybrokers.co.nz
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Gareth Cox
Mobile 021 250 9714
Office 03 929 0306
gareth@propertybrokers.co.nz
AFFORDABLE RURAL LIVING $259,000
WEB ID DFU50754
HORORATA
5 Duncans Road
Positioned near the front of a large 1973m2 section, is a
3 bedroom weatherboard home with one main living
area, separate kitchen and one bathroom. Well heated
by logburner, coal range and HRV system. This character
villa oozes potential and is just waiting to be restored to
its former glory. Location and size combined with two
road frontages, provide options for future subdivision for
the savvy investor. Outbuildings include a single car
garage, garden shed and separate workshop located at
the rear of the property. Properties in this price range
are well sought after. Recommended to act now!
VIEW By Appointment
Gareth Cox
Mobile 021 250 9714
Office 03 929 0306
gareth@propertybrokers.co.nz
EXECUTIVE LIVING $579,000
WEB ID DFU48496
KIRWEE
Lot 15 Walter Place
Hard to ignore this brand new executive home located in
the heart of Kirwee. This well designed 234m2 home is
situated on a private 766m2 section and offers 4 double
bedrooms combined with generous living spaces.
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Master bedroom enjoys a walk in wardrobe and ensuite
with double tiled shower, complemented by family
bathroom and separate guest toilet.
A real feature of this home is the well-appointed kitchen
and spacious dining/living, opening onto private
backyard.
Heating provided by logburner and two heatpumps with
internal access double garage.
VIEW Sunday 21 Aug 11.00 - 11.45am
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Gareth Cox
Mobile 021 250 9714
Office 03 929 0306
gareth@propertybrokers.co.nz
Our Team
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BISHOPDALE
14 Elvira Court
The epitome of family living, this home offers space to
grow in the heart of Bishopdale.
• 250m2, 4 bedrooms, 2+ living, 2 bathrooms
• Master bedroom with semi-ensuite
• Modern kitchen with gas hobs
• 3 heat pumps, nitestore and sun!
• 675m2 fully-fenced section with deck & BBQ area
• Double garage with space for the boat
• Tree-lined cul-de-sac, walking distance to park &
Bishopdale Mall
Simply a must see, call Sarah today.
DEADLINE SALE
VIEW 20 & 21 Aug 1.00 - 1.30pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 6th September, 2016 at
5.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@propertybrokers.co.nz
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Hamish McLeod
AREA MANAGER
027 555 7047
Lucinda Ebbett
SALES CONSULTANT
027 364 7958
Gareth Cox
RURAL SALES SPECIALIST
021 250 9714
Dave Livesley
SALES CONSULTANT
021 466 637
Andre van Rheede
SALES CONSULTANT
022 126 0385
Chris Moore
SALES CONSULTANT
027 288 0563
Sarah Yeates
SALES CONSULTANT
027 447 2719
Kurt Richardson
SALES CONSULTANT
021 154 3764
Rebecca Smith
PROPERTY MANAGER
027 313 2270
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
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8 Waterbridge Way, Rolleston
EnqUIRy OvER $695,000
42 Korua Street, Moana
Unique, Exclusive & Serene!
This is no ordinary home! Packed with
exceptional design features, this property
will impress as the perfect place for the busy
professional or empty nester looking for a
peaceful and secluded location for their time off
or the next season of life. If you are looking for a
private setting there is nothing to compare with
this unique offering in the beautiful Waterbridge
Way. After listening to the feedback and pricing
accordingly our owners’ instructions are clear,
the next project is looming and they want this
property Sold. So don’t delay, call Mike today to
make this one yours.
A Piece of Paradise!
28 Shelley Street, Rolleston
OffERS OvER $489,000
Set in a breathtakingly beautiful location
that will delight the senses, this beautifully
styled home offers a wonderful opportunity
to secure a stylish holiday retreat in everpopular
Lake Brunner. Enjoying all day sun
and views of the lake, this generous property
offers comfort, ease of living and can
comfortably accommodate even the biggest
of families. Homes of this quality and size
in this unique location are a rarity – contact
Mike today for further information.
PRICED TO SELL
OffERS OvER $399,000
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.
www.oneagencyselwyn.com
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Ray White Rolleston
Sarah Booth
Licensee Salesperson
Business Owner
027 527 8258
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford
Licensee Agent
Business Owner
027 224 4733
Emma George
Licensee Salesperson
Business Owner
027 555 0568
Melanie Elliott
Licensee Salesperson
027 635 2643
Leisa Webster
Licensee Salesperson
027 722 5537
Leesa Barrie
Licensee Salesperson
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 By Appointment
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 3.00pm - 3.30pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22527
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Leeston 3/16 Spring Place
This lovely 2 bedroom home is great for those starting up or
slowing down. The large open plan kitchen/dining/living flows to a
large outdoor area with a veranda, perfect for relaxing and enjoying
a barbeque in the upcoming summer months. The tidy garden has
been well planted to produce an array of colour and the fully fenced
section will help keep the kids/grandkids or pets safe. There is a
single garage and off street parking available. Spring Place is
walking distance to preschools, the supermarket and all other For Sale
amenities on offer in the Leeston township. With a short commute Sale $285,000
to Hornby or 15 mins to Rolleston or Lincoln, this is the perfect View Sunday 1.30pm - 2.00pm
place for a first home buyer or someone wishing to downsize or to rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22514
add to their portfolio. Immediate Possession available.
Angela Hunt 021 548 777
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.
Sale $515,000
View Sunday 12.30pm - 1.00pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22312
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Prebbleton 35 Birchwood Close
There are 3 great things about the location here that you will
love...
* The beautiful tree lined street that is Birchwood Close,
* The position of the home on the section to make the most
of the sun & space, AND
* The location in central Prebbleton, so handy to the shops,
highly desirable primary school & all that this community
offers.
The home itself basks in sunshine throughout the day &
offers just what you & your family desire, including 4 good
sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, both with tiled showers, a
separate laundry, large open plan living area & a sizeable
kitchen with tons of bench & cupboard space. The 752m2
section is very well established, & has plenty of room to
entertain, watch the kids play, or grow your own vegetables,
with a garden area & greenhouse, as well as a garden shed.
Be sure to view this fantastic property before it is too late!
Sale $595,000
View Sunday 3.00pm - 3.30pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22518
Leesa Barrie 027 947 1200
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Ray White Rolleston - Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) MREINZ
Ph: 03 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz
Ray White Rolleston
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Angela Hunt
Licensee Salesperson
021 548 777
Amanda Cherry
Licensee Salesperson
027 340 6955
Dwayne Bloomfield
Licensee Salesperson
021 163 9874
Melissa Warrington
Licensee Salesperson
027 279 4362
Nyressa Vincent
Licensee Salesperson
027 515 7045
Kathy Wilson
Licensee Salesperson
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 1.00pm - 1.30pm
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 160 Levi Road
Sitting high and mighty on its section, the home
features the highly desirable triple garage & off
street parking, as well as a number of other
tempting attributes. Here’s a few to impress.... 2
excellent interconnecting living rooms, a stylish
kitchen with walk in pantry, 4 generous bedrooms,
2 great bathrooms, 2 heat pumps, study nook,
storage room, a separate laundry & 1183sqm
of landscaped & fully fenced grounds. So, if you
have a growing family, extra vehicles, or just want a
bigger section that is becoming more of a rarity in
Rolleston, then come take a look at 160 Levi Road,
we know you will love it
Sale Offers over $669,000
View Sunday 11.30am - 12.00pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22531
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Rolleston 17 Barcote Lane
This brand new 3 bedroom home is definitely one from out of the
box! Quality fittings and fixtures are throughout, with beautiful tiled
bathrooms and showers. For those who enjoy cooking up a storm,
the kitchen gives you plenty of room to spread out with the extra
bonus of a large walk in pantry. The sliders off the kitchen and
lounge complete the flow from the open plan living areas onto the
patio and easy care section, great for entertaining. You won’t get
bogged down here with gardening all weekend, there is still plenty
of space here to enjoy all the benefits without the work
(landscaping will be completed). This is a beautiful home and you
too will appreciate the extras this home has to offer. Located in the
Faringdon sub-division, don’t let this one slip you by!
For Sale
Sale Offers over $499,000
View Sunday 1.00pm - 1.30pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22552
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
Rolleston 35 Faringdon Boulevard
From the moment you walk through the door, you
will be impressed with this stylish 3 bedroom home.
The Large living area with modern kitchen and walk
in pantry along with the separate lounge make’s
this home well worth an inspection. This home
makes entertaining guests a delight with the huge
stacker sliding doors, to the outside deck as well
as enjoying the spa pool all year round. The master
bedroom also offers a double tiled shower and an
enormous walk in wardrobe. Lots too look at in this
delightful home - make sure you view now!
Sale Offers over $539,000
View Sunday 2.30pm - 3.00pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22545
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
West Melton 387 West Melton Road
Combining impeccable styling, mature gardens and a
total of 4.6 hectares of land, this expansive family home is
nothing short of a dream come true. The moment you step
inside you will be struck by the effortless combination of
luxury and practical family living. Featuring open plan living, a
separate formal lounge, four very generous bedrooms (two
with ensuites) and an office, this home has been designed
with family in mind. At the heart of the home you will find
a kitchen fit for a master chef. Incorporating European
appliances, German design, and supported by a fully
equipped butlers pantry. Complemented by a wraparound
verandah and offering views to lush gardens, downstairs
living areas have been designed to capture maximum
year round sunshine. The cooler months, however, will
offer no challenge given the heating options on offer here.
Upstairs, there is a luxurious master suite featuring dressing
room and fully apointed ensuite. Designed and built with
an uncompromising commitment to quality and character.
Sale Offers over $1,350,000
View By Appointment
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22541
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Ray White Rolleston - Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) MREINZ
Ph: 03 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz
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Ray White Rolleston
Sarah Booth
Licensee Salesperson
Business Owner
027 527 8258
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford
Licensee Agent
Business Owner
027 224 4733
Emma George
Licensee Salesperson
Business Owner
027 555 0568
Melanie Elliott
Licensee Salesperson
027 635 2643
Leisa Webster
Licensee Salesperson
027 722 5537
Leesa Barrie
Licensee Salesperson
027 947 1200
Rolleston 78 Hungerford Drive
Perfectly positioned on the 649m2 section to allow the sun to
flood in to the living areas, this 1 year young home enjoys plenty of
natural light & warmth. Instantly appealing from the outside with its
classical brick & Linea cladding, the property is also equally
impressive inside. The sleek, well designed kitchen which includes
granite bench tops, also features an ever popular walk in pantry.
Both the spacious open plan living area & separate lounge have
ranch sliders for easy access to the family friendly garden and
there’s also a good sized study nook tucked handily off the main
living area. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an internal laundry and a
modern neutral decor, complete the picture of this carefully thought
out home that offers a winning combination for easy family living.
For Sale
Overs over $575,000
View Sunday 12.30pm - 1.00pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22454
‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Hororata 2568 Bealey Road
Situated in the heart of Hororata is this extremely
affordable 800m2 section, the perfect place
to build your new home. Handily located to
the primary school, store, garage & tavern.
This section is ideal for families, couples or
anyone wanting to take advantage of the lovely
community atmosphere that Hororata has to
offer. Power, phone & water to the gate, title is
issued so you can start building straight away.
No restrictive covenants apply and reconstructed
or relocated houses are welcome making this a
fabulous opportunity to get the home you want.
Sale $79,000
View By Appointment
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22543
Melissa Warrington 027 279 4362
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Rolleston 7 Bavaria Drive
Located in the highly desirable Levi Park, with great walkways
& playgrounds sits this beautiful home that has a great sized
backyard. The 845m2 section is large enough for children to play,
vegetables to grow, and pets to roam, plus has access through
double gates for the trailer, boat or boy’s toys you want to store
safe & secure. The home itself offers what every family needs.... 4
bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 modern bathrooms, a separate laundry, For Sale
fantastic storage and the list goes on! For entertaining family & Overs over $629,000
friends, the fantastic outdoor patio area is ideal, and with a large View By Appointment
archgola, you can use this space all year round! Keeping you warm rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22496
in winter & cool in summer the home is also fully insulated, double ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
glazed & has 2 heatpumps. Be sure to view now!
Leesa Barrie 027 947 1200
Rolleston 13 Bethany Road
With construction having recently started, this
home will have many features sure to be on any
discerning buyer’s wish list!
* 3 good sized double bedrooms
* 2 spacious living areas
* A sleek & stylish kitchen with walk in pantry
* Separate laundry
* Linea cladding & tiled floors
* Fully double glazed, 2 heat pumps
* 752m2 section
Call now for more information
Sale Offers over $539,000
View By Appointment
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22501
Leesa Barrie 027 947 1200
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Leeston 375 Brookside & Irwell Road
You will fall in love as soon as you start walking up the drive
with this well positioned property which oozes classic country
character and such a feel of home you won’t want to leave. You
will enjoy the great indoor/outdoor flow from the main living area
out to the mature garden with lots of established trees. The 3
car garage off the house has an area to the side which makes a
perfect workshop with plenty of room for the tools! The tidy well
fenced paddocks will cater for both livestock or the family pony
and has a full shelter belt. With winter in full swing, inside the log
burner will keep you cosy and warm and this property has the
added bonus of a separate wing, complete with kitchenette. A
great set up for the teenagers or the extended family. If Lifestyle
living is what you have been looking for, then this one is not to be
missed!
Sale Offers over $749,000
View Sunday 11.00am - 11.30am
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22542
Angela Hunt 021 548 777
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Ray White Rolleston - Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) MREINZ
Ph: 03 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz
Ray White Rolleston
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Angela Hunt
Licensee Salesperson
021 548 777
Amanda Cherry
Licensee Salesperson
027 340 6955
Dwayne Bloomfield
Licensee Salesperson
021 163 9874
Melissa Warrington
Licensee Salesperson
027 279 4362
Nyressa Vincent
Licensee Salesperson
027 515 7045
Kathy Wilson
Licensee Salesperson
021 183 3060
Rolleston 6 Lloyds Close
This 2 year old home is located in the much sought after Lloyd
Park, this design starts with a light & spacious open plan kitchen/
living/dining with great indoor outdoor flow to relax and unwind or
entertain on summer evenings. The kitchen provides great storage
and bench space, overlooking a sunny living area while there is still
room for a large dining table & chairs. A separate lounge is available
to retreat to while a heat pump ensures the house is snug in winter For Sale
or cool in summer. The master bedrooms bathes in all day sun in $539,000
it’s own wing, including walk in wardrobe and ensuite, while 3 other View Sunday 2.45pm - 3.15pm
bedrooms have enough room for family and guests. The
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22550
generous north facing backyard has plenty of space and is fully Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
fenced. Viewing is highly recommended!
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
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!
Sale Offers over $650,000
View Sunday 2.15pm - 3.00pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22508
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 2.00pm - 2.30pm
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 7A William Street
First home buyers be quick! 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. The kitchen includes a new dishwasher and
bay window. 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. As a first home you could’nt ask for more!
Sale $395,000
View Sunday 12.00pm - 12.30pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22540
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
Rolleston 40A Beaumont Drive
Beautifully presented & packed full of features is this year young
home that will have you saying ‘WOW’ from the moment you step
foot on the property! Situated in a prime location, with all the
conveniences of Rolleston’s town centre, the home has been
designed & built to a high standard with everything you could
want. Tucked away from the road, the property boasts triple
garaging & tons of parking space, just perfect for your boat,
caravan or extra vehicles. Once inside, you will be impressed with
all that this home has.... a stunning kitchen with stone benches,
2 ovens + scullery with sink, two spacious living rooms with a
dual sided gas fire, 2 beautiful bathrooms both with large walk in
showers & a separate laundry. Careful thought & consideration
has been put into the home, with boxed ceilings in the living, extra
shelving & details in the kitchen, fully tiled bathrooms, gas hot
water, fantastic indoor-outdoor flow from the living room & North
facing bedrooms, an expansive walk in robe in the master bedroom...
the list goes on! Homes like this don’t come along often,
so be sure to view & make it yours now!
Sale Offers over $685,000
View Sunday 12.30pm - 1.00pm
rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22493
Brendan‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
Ray White Rolleston - Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) MREINZ
Ph: 03 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz
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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
Licenced under REAA 2008
First Time Lifestyle
West Melton
Incredible Value Here!
Eyrewell
• 6.16 hectares, six paddocks with post and wire
fencing
• Own well for stock and domestic water
• Four-bay shed, lock up shearing shed, threephase
power
• Small set of sheep yards
• Lovely modern open-plan three-bedroom home,
warm and cosy with a great log fire
• Set in a mature section of trees and shrubs with a
very cute sleep-out
• An excellent opportunity here to live the rural life
www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAR24224
$780,000
OPEN HOME Sunday 21 August
12.30pm-1.00pm
Min Cookson
B 03 341 4301
M 027 249 5417
H 03 347 9944
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
Plus GST (if any)
Peter Crean
M 027 434 4002
Michelle Singh
M 021 163 2103
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
Peter McCorkindale
M 027 594 5190
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008
[Edition datE] 3
Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections
in the Selwyn District
11
CREATING A CHECKLIST WHEN
PLANNING TO BUILD
When building a new home, a budget blow-out can occur
with far more spent than was originally intended.
Exciting new features, fashionable
design trends and having bigger and
better can all be reasons for this, as
can, not determining the true cost
before embarking on the building
project or making changes during the
build.
To help avoid this, carry out some
exploratory research before deciding
on a house design. Visit kitchen and
other outlets to get ideas of building
products available, as well as a
selection of show homes that appeal,
collecting concept plans of interest.
Next draw up a checklist with three
headings: Constraints, Must Haves,
and Desirable Features.
Under constraints, start with a
minimum and maximum budget
figure. This should include the cost
of fences, driveways, paths, and
landscaping.
Compile a list of ‘must haves’
considering each requirement and
whether it is something that is
absolutely essential or just desirable.
An example is a separate laundry. A
compromise might be locating this in
the garage. Another consideration is
the size and positioning of windows.
If you love the sun streaming in,
larger windows might be opted for.
The question is: What do you really
need? A ‘must have’ might be a
smaller easy care section or having
sufficient space to park a caravan
or work vehicle. Inside, it might be
having an office to work from home,
or separating bedrooms and living
space so a shift worker can sleep
during the day.
The ‘desirable features’ list is likely to
be the longest. It might have elements
such as a higher stud (ceiling), larger
doors, cedar panelling, butler’s pantry,
free-standing bath, bi-fold doors, a
covered outdoor entertaining area
with fire or pizza oven, and more
storage space. Unless the budget is
extremely tight, you should be able to
incorporate some ‘desirable features’
into the final design though possibly
not all.
Once your checklist is drawn up, look
again at the concept layouts collected
from show homes visited. Select those
that fit your requirements and will
suit the building site you have chosen
then go out and look at the show
homes once more, taking the checklist
with you.
As you walk through each house,
make comparisons with your
checklist. Weigh up whether any
‘must haves’ might be relegated to the
‘desirable features’ column and vice
versa. Collect extra concept designs
that you like and that might work for
you.
When you have a firm idea of the
size and features for your new home,
talk to the designers who might work
independently or for a particular
building company. Listen to their
suggestions but be firm about what
you can or cannot afford. Ask the
designer to visit your building site so
the home can be positioned to make
the best of the elements then before
finalising the plan, get a firm price or
quotes from a builder.
Proud to have been building
homes for Cantabrians for
over 25 years.
Ph: 348 1994
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and Build Ltd
is a residential
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specialising in
architectural and
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We have a wealth of local
and international knowledge
in building and managing
complex projects and have
responded to a clear need
for a company that offers
discerning clients unbeatable
levels of service, design and
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Email: sales@montrose.co.nz | Web: www.montrose.co.nz
Hours: Tues - Sat 12pm to 4pm or by appointment, Closed Public Holiday Weekends
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Five tips for renovators
13
Building or renovating a home to
take you through the generations
can be challenging. Before you
start, here are five things you
should think about:
1. Creating flexible living spaces.
How will your family’s use of living
spaces change over the coming
years? Are the living spaces big
enough to cater to an older or
extended family?
2. Slashing your energy bills.
With energy costs on the rise,
thinking about sustainable design
minimises the impact on the
environment and your monthly
power bill.
3. Creating outdoor living spaces.
People renovating often add a lower
level or build on top. Both options
allow you to create a linkage to
an outdoor setting which can be
designed as an extra “living room”.
Ensure the landscape design is
linked in with the overall design for
the renovation.
4. Future-proofing for new technologies.
You can future proof your home by
designing in smart cabling systems
that act as conduits for future
technologies such as internet over
the TV.
5. Family considerations.
Think about extending bedrooms
and having living spaces for study.
Also, factor in bedroom size:
children might be happy in single
beds when they are young, but
there will come a time when they
want a double bed and extra space
that goes with it.
LINCOLN SECTIONS
Natural waterways, attractive reserves, tennis court, UFB, some
with water views. Sections from 605m 2 to 777m 2 and start at just
$197,000. Secure one of our titled sections today or select a section
available in Spring and pay later. Builders terms also available.
Sales Office open Wednesdays 10.30 - 2.30 & Sundays 12.30 - 4.30
or call for an appointment anytime.
Call or email Mike Hobbs
027 570 7674, broadfieldestates@xtra.co.nz | www.liffeysprings.co
ROLLESTON
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Making the most of
show home viewing
Looking through show homes is a great way to get ideas for features and
fittings to put into a new home. it can also be helpful for getting a spatial feel
for other aspects of a house design.
Before heading out for a day’s
viewing, conduct an internet search.
identify the locations of show home
villages and the types and sizes of the
various building company’s homes on
display, noting down the square metre size
of each home.
if wanting a high end, architectural
design, focus on the larger homes that
have desirable design features. if at the
entry or middle level of the market,
earmark homes that fit this taking in other
show homes for extra ideas.
allow sufficient time when visiting each
show home, asking for a floor plan that has
room sizes before walking through.
Check also the floor to ceiling height
of the rooms and consider how this feels
and whether you prefer a cosier feel with
the standard ceiling eight of 2.4 metres or
more spaciousness created with a higher
stud or exposed ceiling beams.
if doors and windows are taller than
normal, weigh their effect in creating a
more luxurious and spacious feel, against
potential inconvenience for small children,
cleaning and maintenance.
on entering each room, take account of
how much furniture is in each room and
whether there is sufficient space for the
furniture you will have in the room and
the size needed in a walk-in robe. Look
too, at storage capacity throughout the
home and whether this is adequate.
in the living areas, consider whether a
lounge separated from the family living
room or a true open plan kitchen, dining,
living/lounge area is preferable, and
compare internal kitchens with those that
have natural light.
Look too at the layout of the kitchen:
whether to have an island sink or breakfast
bar where a newspaper can be read, and
children can sit and draw or complete
homework; the positioning of appliances;
and how important having a pantry is.
for the little rooms, equate space
and features desired with that needed,
especially if the budget needs to be sharp.
it might be nice to have a large walk-in
shower with double shower heads but is
this just fanciful and will the extra cleaning
annoy you long term. a laundry in the
garage is also more economical though a
separate laundry may be handier.
Bring the garage size into the equation
also. as these vary considerably, assess
the actual measurements of each garage
viewed comparing this with the space
needed for your motor vehicles and other
items to be stored there. if a good number
of toys will be housed there, it may be
sensible to increase the size of this area of
the home.
By imagining what you need, want and
will have in your new home, you will be in
a better position to confidently choose a
design that works for you.
FINANCE
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Builder
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This Week’s
M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Rolleston
ThURs
HUNTSBURY 32 Westview Place
Thurs 18th August, 1.30pm - 2pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2
living, 2 gge. Auction 25th August (unless sold prior)
Harcourts Rolleston – Claire 027 723 3571
www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1480
ROLLESTON 50 Dryden Avenue,
Thurs 18th August, 1.00-1.45pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm + study
on a 799m2 section. Deadline sale, all offers presented 7th
September (USP) Harcourts Rolleston – Mary 021 557 731
Katie 021 135 0887 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1500
sAT
HEI HEI 3 / 50 Hei Hei Road
Sat 20 August, 3.30 pm - 4pm, 2 bed, 1 bthrm, 1 car, crosslease
1/3 int in 985m2
Price on application, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22491
sATURdAy
HUNTSBURY 32 Westview Place
Sat 20th August, 1.30pm - 2pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living,
2 gge
Auction 25th August (unless sold prior)
Harcourts Rolleston – Claire 027 723 3571
www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1480
ISLINGTON 18c Moffett Street
Sat 20th August, 2.30pm -3.30pm, 2 bedrooms, 1 bthrm, 1
garage Neg over $329,000 LE1546
Farmlands Real Estate, Penny Dadson-Clausen
PH 027 895 5943
LINCOLN 21 Payne Court
Sat 20 August, 2 pm – 2.30pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 3 car,
247m2 on 619m2 section
Deadline Sale, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22525
LINCOLN 18 Kildare Terrace
Sat 20 August, 3pm – 3.30pm, 2 Bed, 1 Bthrm, cross lease,
1/5 int. in 1547m2
$349,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22527
RAKAIA 29 Cridland Street
Sat 20 August, 2pm – 2.30pm, NEW 3 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car,
157m2 on 460m2 Section
Offers over $429,000,
Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22494
ROLLESTON 50 Dryden Avenue
Saturday 20 August, 2.30 – 3.15pm4 bdrm, 2 bthrm
plus study on a 799m2 section. Deadline sale, all offers
presented 7th September (USP) Harcourts Rolleston –
Mary 021 557 731 Katie 021 135 0887
www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1500
SYDENHAM 1/9 Cameron Street
Sat 20 August, 11am – 11.30am, Modern 2 storey T/house
2 bed,1 bthrm 1 car
Deadline sale Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22479
WIGRAM 39 Buckhurst Avenue
Sat 20 August, 2pm - 2.45pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, double
gge. Deadline Sale, all offers presented 24th August (USP)
Harcourts Rolleston – Natalie 027 943 6413 Eddie 027
600 4007 www.harcourts.co.nzID#RL1494
For full details of all Open
Homes, please contact the
Real Estate companies.
sUndAy
BECKENHAM 141 A Fisher Ave
Sun 21 August, 11am – 11.30am, 3 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car, standalone
townhouse.Deadline sale, Ray White
Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22526
DARFIELD 33 Oakden Drive
Sun 21 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 21 August, 11am – 11.30am, 3 Bed 1 Bthrm, 4 Car, 809m2
Auction, Ray White Rolleston, www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22529
HUNTSBURY 32 Westview Place
Sun 21 August, 1.30pm - 2pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living, 2 gge
Auction 25th August (unless sold prior) Harcourts Rolleston –
Claire 027 723 3571 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1480
LEESTON 375 Brookside & Irwell Road
Sun 21 August, 11am to 11.30am, 4.255ha, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 3 car,
mostly double glazed. Offers over $749,000 Ray White
Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22542
LEESTON 168 Timber Yard Road
Sun 21 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 21 August, 1pm – 2pm, 4 bed, 2 bath,2 living, turnkey package
$480,000 , Cameron McRae 027 769-6696, cameron@
marealestate.co.nz Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/922
LEESTON 41 Clausen Avenue
Sun 21 August, 1pm – 2pm, 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 3/16 Spring Place
Sun 21 August, 1.30pm – 2pm 4.255ha, 2 beds, 1 bthrm, 1 car,
cross lease 1/3 int in 760m2 $285,000 Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22514
LEESTON 2/14 Springs Road
Sun 21 August, 1.30pm – 2.15pm, 2 bedroom, 1 bthrm,1 garage.
Neg over $250,000 Suzy McPherson ph 027 695 0519
Farmlands Real Estate, LE1562
LEESTON 69 Manse Road
Sun 21 August 2pm – 2.30pm, 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
Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/975
LEESTON 14 Fibonacci Way
Sun 21 Aug, 2.15 – 2.45pm4 bedroom, 2 living, 2 garage turnkey
package $489,000 Cameron McRae 027 769 6696 cameron@
marealestate.co.nz Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/991
LEESTON 27 High Street
Sun 21 August, 2.45pm – 3.15pm, Great outdoor living on 1341m2
plus 4 car garage. $419,000 Stephan Knowler 027 229 9522
stephan@marealestate.co.nz Matson & Allan www.marealestate.
co.nz/993
LEESTON 1 Cassini Place
Sun 21 August, 3pm – 3.30pm, turnkey, 4 bed, 1 living, 2 bath,
2 garage on 770m2. $479,000 Stephan Knowler 027 2299522
stephan@marealestate.co.nz
Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/963
PREBBLETON 10 Westburn Place
Sun 21 August, 1pm -1.45pm, 4 bdrm, 3 bthrm, 2 living, 2 car gge
on a 745m2 section. By negotiation , Harcourts Rolleston- Natalie
027 943 6413 Eddie 027 600 4007
www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1488
PREBBLETON 35 Birchwood Close
Sun 21 August, 3pm – 3.30pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car, 752m2
section. $595,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22518
ROLLESTON 160 Levi Road
Sun 21 August, 11.30am to 12 noon, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 3 car,
1183m2 section. $680,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22531
ROLLESTON 61 Masefield Drive
Sun 21 August, 11.45am – 12.15 pm,, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car,
256m2 on 953m2 section. Offers over $639,000, Ray White
Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22537
ROLLESTON 14 Park Lane,
Sunday 21st August, 12.00-12.30pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living,
2 gge on a 613m2 section By Negotiation, Harcourts Rolleston-
Natalie 027 943 6416 Eddie 027 600 4007
www.harcourts.co.nzID#RL1466
ROLLESTON 7a William Street
Sun 21 August, 12 pm – 12.30pm, 3 bed, 1 bthrm, 2 car, ½ int. in
1012m2. $395,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22540
ROLLESTON 40A Beaumont Drive
Sun 21 August, 12.30pm – 1pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 3 car, 269m2 on
912m2 section. Offers over $685,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22493
ROLLESTON 1 Diane Place
Sun 21 August, 12.30pm – 1pm, 4 bed, + study , 2 bthrms, 2 car,
948m2 section. $515,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22312
ROLLESTON 78 Hungerford Drive
Sun 21 August, 12.30pm - 1pm , 4 bed, Study Nook, 2 bthrm, 2 car,
649m2 section, Offers over $575,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22454
ROLLESTON 10 Louis Lane
Sun 21 Aug 12.45pm – 1.15pm 4 bedroom 232m2 Builder’s own
home. Neg Over $659,000 Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576 & Susan
Davis 027 662 2751 jackie@marealestate.co.nz/
susan@marealestate.co.nz Matson & Allan www.marealestate.
co.nz/003
ROLLESTON 17 Barcote Lane
Sun 21 August, 1pm – 1.30pm, new 3 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car,
400m2 Section Offers over $499,000, Ray White Rolleston, www.
rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22552
ROLLESTON 50 Dryden Avenue,
Sun 21 August, 1pm – 1.45pm 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm plus study on a
799m2 section Deadline sale, all offers presented 7th Sept 2016
(USP) www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1500
Harcourts Rolleston – Mary 021 557 731 Katie 021 135 0887
ROLLESTON 2 Standford Way
Sun 21 August, 1pm – 1.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, 231m2 on
745m2 Section. Offers over $649,000, Ray White Rolleston, www.
rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22544
ROLLESTON 13 Chert Street
Sun 21 August, 1.30pm – 2pm, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, attic
storage 470m2 section. Offers over $479,000, Ray White
Rolleston, www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22555
ROLLESTON 12 Blue Jean Avenue
Sun 21 August, 1.30pm – 2pm, 4 Bed + study, high spec 2
Bthrms, 2 Car, 675m2 section. Offers over $649,000, Ray White
Rolleston, www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22554
ROLLESTON 23 Beaumont Drive,
Sun 21 Aug 1.30pm – 2.00pm, Stunning 300m2 home with great
indoor/outdoor living. on 992m2. Ph Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576
& Susan Davis 027 662 2751 jackie@marealestate.co.nz/susan@
marealestate.co.nz Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/995
ROLLESTON 9 Maltby Drive
Sun 21 August 1.30pm - 2pm 4 bed, 2 bthrm, 2 car, 722m2 section
Offers over $629,000, Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.
co.nz/RLL22515
ROLLESTON 3 Goldrush Lane
Sun 21 August, 2pm – 2.30pm , 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car, 235m2 on
888m2 section. Offers over $669,000, Ray White Rolleston www.
rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22528
ROLLESTON 2 Durrell Way
Sunday 21 August, 2pm - 2.45pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living, 2 gge
on a 780m2 section. $525,000 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1475
Harcourts Rolleston- Katie 021 135 0887
ROLLESTON 22 Carrick Place
Sun 21 August, 2pm – 3pm, 3 Bed + 1 bed flat, 3 Bthrms, 2 Car,
1012m2 inc ROW. Offers over $599,000, Ray White Rolleston,
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22455
ROLLESTON 4/710 East Maddisons Road
Sun 21 Aug 2.15pm – 2.45pm, 250m2 substantial home on
5666m2. Deadline Sale, Offers by 8 Sept 2016, Jackie Derrick 027
636 3576 & Susan Davis 027 662 2751
jackie@marealestate.co.nz/susan@marealestate.co.nz
Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/004
ROLLESTON 35 Faringdon Boulevard
Sun 21 August, 2.30pm – 3pm, 3 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car, 475m2
sectionOffers over $539,000, Ray White Rolleston www.
rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22545
ROLLESTON 6 Lloyds Close
Sun 21 August, 2.45 pm – 3.15pm 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, sep 2 Car,
721m2 Section $539,000, Ray White Rolleston,
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22550
ROLLESTON 23 Emerson Lane
Sun 21 Aug 3.00pm – 3.30pm4 bed, 2 living with drive thru garage
on 914m2. Neg Over $545,000 Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576 &
Susan Davis 027 662 2751 jackie@marealestate.co.nz/susan@
marealestate.co.nz Matson & Allan www.marealestate.co.nz/002
RUSSLEY 77 Cutts Road
Sun 21 August, 12.30pm – 1pm, 3 bed, 1 bthrms, 2 car, 607m2
section. Offers over $485,000, Ray White Rolleston
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22546
SOUTHBRIDGE 12 Pacific Drive
Sun 21 August, 12.30pm – 1pm, 2 bedroom, 1 bthrm, 1 garage
Neg over $195,000 Penny Dadson-Clausen PH 027 895 5943
Farmlands Real Estate, LE1566
SOUTHBRIDGE 5 Broad Street
Sun 21 August 1.30pm – 2pm, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 garage
Neg Over $335,000 LE1574 Farmlands Real Estate, ph Penny
Dadson-Clausen, 027 895 5943
SOUTHBRIDGE 167A High Street
Sun 21 August, 2.15pm – 3pm, 3 bedroom, 1 bthrm,
Neg over $340,000 Penny Dadson-Clausen PH 027 895 5943
Farmlands Real Estate, LE1570
SOUTHBRIDGE 38 Hastings Street
Sun 21 August, 2.30pm – 3.15pm, 3 bedroom, 1 bthrm,1 garage
$369,000 Suzy McPherson ph027 695 0519
Farmlands Real Estate, LE15701
TAI TAPU 10A Hepworth Place
Sun 21 August, 2.15pm – 3pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car, 819m2
section. Offers over $650,000 Ray White Rolleston www.
rwrolleston.co.nz/RRL22508
WEST MELTON 6 Jacqueline Drive
Sun 21 August, 12.30pm – 1pm, 4 bed, 2 bthrm, 2 car, 215m2 on
900m2 section. Offers over $699,000, Ray White Rolleston www.
rwrolleston.co.nz/RRL22480
WEST MELTON 137 Pearces Road
Sun 21 August, 12.30pm – 1pm, 3 bed, 1 bthrm on 6.16ha
$780,000 GST incl, DAR24224
PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Ph Min Cookson 027 249 5417
WOOLSTON 17 Gow Place
Sun 21 August, 11.30 am to 12 noon, 3 bed, 1 bthrm, 2 car, 830m2
section. Offers over $389,000 Ray White Rolleston www.
rwrolleston.co.nz/RRL22464
WIGRAM 39 Buckhurst Avenue
Sun 21 August, 2pm - 2.45pm, 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, double gge
Deadline Sale, all offers presented 24th August (USP) www.
harcourts.co.nzID#RL1494
Harcourts Rolleston – Natalie 027 943 6413 Eddie 027 600 4007
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