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revels in 

diversity 

GROOVE: Dancers from 20 

different ethnic and cultural 

backgrounds performed at 

Sunday’s Selwyn CultureFest 

2017. More than 3000 people 

attended the festival, which 

was held to celebrate 

Selwyn’s growing diversity. 

• Story, pg 9 

Intersections on dangerous list 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

RURAL intersections in Selwyn 

are rated the second most 

dangerous in New Zealand. 

Data shows as of May this year, 

three fatal or serious crashes 

were recorded at rural intersections 

within the district. 

Selwyn ranks below Hamilton, 

which also had three fatal or serious 

crashes recorded at its rural 

intersections. 

The information was released 

by the New Zealand Transport 

Agency, using data from its crash 

analysis system. 

It was discussed at the district 

council’s road safety subcommittee 

meeting last week as 

part of a report from committee 

chairwoman and district councillor 

Nicole Reid. 

Inspector Peter Cooper said 

the statistics were not a surprise. 

He believed Selwyn had more 

stop signs at rural intersections 

than any other area in the country, 

he said. 

“When you drive around in 

Selwyn you come to so many 

double intersections with stop 

signs each way and they are all 

high speed, 80 to 100km/ph. 

That is what heightens the risk,” 

he said. 

Mrs Reid said the district’s 

landscape was another reason. 

“Our roads go for quite some 

distance so if you are distracted 

there is the potential to miss the 

intersection coming up,” she 

said. 

Other factors included a boom 

in population and increase in 

traffic numbers, and the mix of 

local, commuter and city traffic. 

A trial of solar-powered flashing 

LED signs, which have been 

in place at some of the district’s 

most dangerous intersections for 

the past 18 months, is set to be 

evaluated next month. 

The idea was first put forward 

by Sergeant Dan Harker. He and 

his pregnant wife were nearly 

killed after they were hit by another 

car while driving through 

an intersection in the district 

about 20 years ago. 

Sergeant Harker said the trial 

had produced positive results. 

“It is working, that is the main 

thing...there haven’t been any 

crashes at any of the sites, when 

there normally would have been 

up to 11. They work,” he said. 

Mrs Reid said the committee 

needed to review the effectiveness 

of its road safety activities 

and its road visibility. 

The committee resolved to 

hear from various agencies 

involved including police and 

NZ Trucking Association, about 

what programmes were in place 

to reduce risk. 

A speed limit review is also 

underway by the district council. 

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you 

find the rural intersections 

in Selwyn dangerous? 

Email your views to georgia. 

oconnor@starmedia.kiwi 

Free confident driving 

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Selwyn District Council and Age Concern offer a free refresher course for 

mature drivers. The informative, enjoyable and informal session starts at 9.30am 

and finishes at 2.30pm. Morning tea, lunch and refreshments are provided. 

Selwyn District Council and Age Concern offer free 

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Contact Next course the Road at Lincoln Safety on team 11 May at the 2017 Council to book 

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2 Tuesday October 3 2017 

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi 

SELWYN TIMES 

FROM 

THE 

EDITOR’S 

DESK 

A GREAT effort on Saturday by 

the Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway 

Canterbury Trust which planted 

1000 trees and shrubs on Ken 

and Denise McKenzie’s property 

which was devastated by the 

Port Hills fires (see page 7). 

The house was saved but the 

vegetation was destroyed by the 

huge blaze which raged through 

the area. 

Trusts like the Te Ara 

Kākāriki Greenway Canterbury 

Trust have a very important role 

in society, but the key to their 

hard work is the people – so well 

done. 

Also today (page 1), we reveal 

data showing Selwyn’s intersections 

are the second most dangerous 

in New Zealand. That’s 

not surprising. 

At the end of the day it is in 

the hands of the driver. Intersections 

don’t cause crashes; drivers 

do. Let’s be careful out there. 

-Barry Clarke 

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Sport........................ ..23-25 

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Events................................35 

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Tuesday October 3 2017 3 

News 

Lincoln High beards: 

School sets out facial hair rules 


LINCOLN HIGH School has 

set the ground rules for its new 

trial allowing students to grow 

facial hair. 

It is dropping its clean-shaven 

only rule after its students 

won a year-long 

campaign for 

facial hair. 

A board of 

trustees meeting 

was held last 

week to finalise 

Kathy 

Paterson 

the rules and 

the length of the 

trial period. The 

new rules require 

facial hair to be tidy and no 

longer than 3cm. 

Facial hair must be groomed 

and not extend on to the neck. 

Longer beards may be allowed 

for medical or cultural reasons. 

Board of trustees chairman 

Adrian Paterson said he does 

not think the length of 

the beards will be an issue. 

“I don’t think anyone will be 

running around with a ruler 

to see if it is 3cm or not. It can 

grow longer than a stubble but 

we are not looking for full-on 

old man beard,” he said. 

Mr Paterson said the school 

received a positive response for 

the trial. 

“We expected if anyone was 

upset they would be getting in 

touch but we haven’t really had 

any of that,” he said. 

The trial is expected to run 

until the end of next year when 

it will be reassessed. 

“It is a trial period so we 

are not tied to it forever, but 

if it works well it is great,” Mr 

Paterson said. 

Principal Kathy Paterson said 

she was happy with the process 

the school went through to 

make the decision. 

An earlier survey of staff, 

students and parents at the 

school found many supported 

allowing facial hair. 

But Mrs Paterson said 

she did not see the need to 

release the survey. 

LINCOLN EVENT CENTRE 

SATURDAY 

7 OCTOBER 

NEW TRIAL: Lincoln 

High School has laid 

down the rules as part 

of its new beard trial 

for students. 

“We have used the student 

voice, we co-constructed the 

outcome with the students. 

There is no need at all. There 

is a very strong voice for the 

students to be tidy and well 

represented,” she said. 

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you 

think allowing students to 

grow facial hair is a good 

idea? Email your views 

to georgia.oconnor@ 


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LIQUOR STORE CRITICS 

An application for an off-licence 

liquor store in Lincoln has 

received 161 objections. Objections 

to the proposed Liquorland 

Lincoln on Vernon Drive 

closed on Wednesday. A district 

council spokesman said no date 

had been set for a hearing as 

the objection period just closed. 

Another outlet, Lincoln Bottle 

Store, wants to open on Gerald 

St, about 100m from existing 

off-licence, Super Liquor. It has 

received 100 objections and a 

hearing date is yet to be established. 

SPEED LIMIT REVIEW 

The district council is seeking 

feedback on planned changes to 

speed limits across the district. 

The changes have been planned 

following a district-wide review 

of speed limits, and reflect the 

growth in population and traffic 

volume in Selwyn. Areas in 

which it is planned to lower 

speeds limits include Castle Hill, 

Leeston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, 

Rolleston and West Melton. 

Feedback is open until Friday, 

October 27, 5pm. For more 

information, go to www.selwyn. 

govt.nz 

“My first pair of hearing aids...” 

- Helen Beaumont’s Story 

“Towards the end of last year I started to notice I 

was struggling to hear. My husband had suggested I 

should get my hearing checked. Honestly I thought 

is was probably a build-up of wax in my ears. I 

thought I didn’t need the hearing test or perhaps I 

didn’t want to acknowledge it. 

I finally booked an appointment to see Brenna. 

When she checked – I had no wax in either ear! I 

remember sitting in her hearing booth and wondering 

why I was having such a detailed test – but, 

I was finding it hard to hear the words that I was 

meant to be repeating! 

After the test was completed Brenna explained the 

results and told me that I had a “moderate hearing 

loss”. What a shock – I think I said “you’re kidding 

me”. My shock was obvious and Brenna showed so 

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When I went back for a follow up appointment 2 

weeks later I asked my husband to come with me. 

Brenna had programmed some trial hearing aids 

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put them on. I couldn’t believe it! it was amazing, 

like a different world – I had tears running down 

my face. I am sure the look on my face showed it 

all. I said “I’ve got to have these”. Brenna explained 

the various options that would be best suited to 

me. There were various prices and getting my head 

around investing that much in myself was a challenge 

at the time. My husband agreed that I should 

get them and ultimately it was an easy decision. 

I have had follow up appointments with Brenna to 

fine tune things and to help me get accustomed to 

being a hearing aid wearer. She has been exceptional, 

I can call her and see her whenever I need 

advice. Given that I didn’t realise I needed an 

audiologist at all, I am glad I chose Brenna. She is 

caring and approachable and always there if I need 

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I honestly love my hearing aids. They are tiny so 

you cannot even see them. I think the reason I was 

upset when I found out I had a hearing loss is that 

I pictured “Radar”, an old gentleman I remember 

from childhood who had a huge contraption to help 

him hear. Times have changed. My hearing aids are 

connected to my iphone, I can make adjustments, 

and when it rings, I hear it through the hearing aids. 

It’s incredible! Although the first time the phone 

rang, I must say I didn’t know what to do! Needless 

to say there has been some fun in my getting 

used to blue-tooth. I also remember the first time 

getting into my car after having my aids fitted – the 

radio and indicators were SO LOUD – it was amazing. 

Evidence enough that my hearing was worse 

than I had realised. 

I am so happy. The clarity and crispness of sound 

is fantastic. It sounds like a cliché, but hearing the 

birds chirping again is such a joy. I guess because 

hearing loss is gradual you don’t notice things that 

slip away. Is life better? Yes! Even playing golf is 

more enjoyable. I saw the tag line “Love your hearing” 

at Brenna’s clinic and I can honestly say that I 

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Halswell Junction Rd end of the 

motorway. 

Work on the major project has 

been under way since November 

and is set to ramp up as summer 

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The motorway aims to halve 

the travel time between Rolleston 

and Christchurch from 30 to 

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Over winter, more than 

300,000 cu m of earth was 

moved, two new roads built 

and the first of eight bridges has 

almost been completed. 

New roads Tiptree Lane and 

Manion Rd are open, along with 

construction at Justine Drive 

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PROGRESS: A new bridge (above) on Main South Rd, north 

of Rolleston, is 80 per cent complete. Work continues on the 

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Fire rages, homes at risk 

New Zealand Transport 

Agency principal project 

manager Geoff Griffiths said 

the new roads give access to 

homes and businesses. 

He said Manion Rd allows 

the CSM2 team to carry on 

with work on the four-lane 

motorway from Weedons Rd 

to Curraghs Rd. 

The Main South Bridge, 

north of Rolleston, is 80 per 

cent complete and is planned 

to take traffic up and over the 

motorway. 

Work on the Weedons 

interchange and Main South 

Rd is also progressing. 

Motorists are able to travel 

up to 110km/h on some of 

the country’s expressways, 

including Tauranga’s eastern 

link. 

The southern section of 

the Christchurch motorway 

would be considered for this 

in the future. 

Mr Griffiths said the 

110km/h limit can only be 

applied to roads that have 

been built to a standard 

where an increase in the 

speed limit is both safe and 

appropriate. 

A number of factors need 

CONSTRUCTION: A full 

interchange is being built 

at Weedons Rd as part of 

the Christchurch Southern 

Motorway Stage 2 project. 

to be considered including 

whether it is a mediandivided 

road with at least 

two lanes in each direction, 

if it has any direct access 

to properties and has a low 

crash risk. 

Mr Griffiths said once the 

project is completed and 

deemed suitable, NZTA will 

go out for consultation on the 

speed limit change. 

•HAVE YOUR SAY: What 

do you think of the 

progress made on stage 

two of the Christchurch 

Southern Motorway? 

Email your views to 

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Key features of Christchurch 

Southern Motorway Stage 2 

project: 

•Main South Rd (SH1) will be 

widened to two lanes in each 

direction from the passing lanes 

north of Rolleston to Robinsons Rd. 

•A new section of motorway will be 

built from Robinsons Rd to join the 

Christchurch Southern Motorway 

stage one (CSM1) at Halswell 

Junction Rd. 

•A full grade-separated interchange 

at the Weedons Rd/Main South Rd 

intersection will allow full access 

to and from Weedons Rd and 

Weedons Ross Rd. This will include 

a new local road between Berketts 

Rd and Robinsons Rd. 

•Larcombs Rd will be closed at 

Main South Rd. 

•Berketts Rd will be restricted to left 

turns in from Main South Rd and left 

turns out to Main South Rd. 

•Robinsons Rd will pass under Main 

South Rd to remain connected with 

Curraghs Rd. 

•A new shared cycle path will be 

provided between Curraghs Rd and 

Dawsons Rd. 

•A new grade separated ‘Y-junction’ 

north of Robinsons Rd will be 

included. 

•A new roundabout will be built at 

the Dawsons Rd/Waterholes Rd/ 

Main South Rd intersection. 

•Waterholes Rd will pass over the 

new motorway. 

•Trents Rd will pass over the new 

motorway. 

•Blakes Rd will be cut by the new 

motorway, becoming two cul-desacs. 

•A full grade-separated ‘diamond’ 

interchange at Shands Rd will 

allow the new motorway to be 

free-flowing and provide access to 

Shands Rd. 

•A new walking and cycling path 

will connect the shared use path 

with the Little River Rail Trail. 

•Ramps at Halswell Junction Rd will 

provide motorway access to the 

city. 

•Halswell Junction Rd and Springs 

Road will pass over the motorway. 

•John Paterson Drive will be 

realigned to join Halswell Junction 

Rd. 

•A 1.5m wide shoulder will be 

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•A shared pedestrian and cycle path 

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THEN AND NOW: 

A team of volunteers 

helped Early Valley 

Rd residents Ken and 

Denise McKenzie 

replant their property, 

which was badly burnt 

in the Port Hills fires. 

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER 

Volunteers replant after fire damage 

MORE THAN 60 people pitched 

in on Saturday to help a couple 

whose property was devastated 

in the Port Hills fires. 

They volunteered their time to 

plant about 1000 native seedlings 

on Ken and Denise McKenzie’s 

Early Valley Rd farm. 

The house was saved during 

the fires by helicopters dousing 

it with monsoon buckets, but the 

land was left badly damaged. 

The couple’s plantings of native 

trees, some which were 25 years 

old, were burnt in the fires. 

Mr McKenzie said he was left 

touched by the work volunteers 

had put in. He and his wife never 

would have achieved what the 

volunteers did in a morning, he 

said. 

“It was amazing,” he said. 

The event was organised by Te 

Ara Kākāriki Greenway Canterbury 

Trust coordinator Elizabeth 

Guthrey. 

About 40 volunteers were 

registered with the trust while 

another 20 associated with the 

farm helped on the day. 

Mr McKenzie described it as 

a wave of planting that moved 

across the hill. 

The couple had planned to 

divide their farm before the fires, 

with two thirds for grazing and 

one third native habitat. 

When Mrs McKenzie’s first 

plantings matured enough to 

produce seed, she had collected 

and potted the seed to plant in 

other parts of their farm. 

Many of the plants she had 

sprouted herself burned to the 

ground. 

The trust has now written 

a restoration plan for the Mc- 

Kenzie’s property and plans to 

continue helping them by contributing 

more volunteers and 

funds in the future. The trust is 

planning to plant again at the 

farm in August next year. 

For more information on 

the Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway 

Canterbury Trust go to www. 

kakariki.org.nz 

CELEBRATION: More than 60 volunteers helped to replant 

about 1000 seedlings on Saturday. 

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News 

SELWYN TIMES 

Mud race finally gets green light 

WILD WEATHER almost 

caused the district’s muddiest 

event of the year to be postponed 

for a third time. 

After having to delay the 

Sheffield Mud Plug twice, 

organisers were concerned the 

event was going to have to be 

cancelled for good. 

But with a lot of persuasion 

from landowner Derek Bull, who 

held the event on his farm, the 

organisers decided to attempt to 

run the event. 

Sheffield Volunteer Fire 

Brigade chief officer Neville 

Croy, who helped organise the 

event, said it was a great decision 

and they could not have got a 

better day. 

He thanked everyone who 

made this event successful, 

enjoyable and safe. 

The fun day required fourwheel 

drivers to race through 12 

muddy obstacle courses. 

All proceeds went to the 

Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade 

and Malvern Order of St John. 

The amount raised from the 

day is still being counted. About 

2000 people came through the 

gate to take part in the 4x4 event. 

Mr Croy said some entrants 

took the sport seriously with one 

competitor investing $130,000 in 

his buggy. 

Sheffield Mud Plug results: 

Manufactory’s category: First – Andrew Satherley and 

Tracy McCrenor, TJ Jeep Wrangler; second – Adam 

Wardle, Toyota Hilux; third – Brock Welsh, TJ Jeep 

Wrangler. Buggy class: First – Nathan Hammond; second 

– Andy Reeves; third – Troy Reed 

Two classes were run on the 

day – a manufactory’s class and a 

buggy class. 

“We had a full field of 

competitors – 41 entries which is 

the maximum we can take,” Mr 

Croy said. 

The manufactory’s class 

section was won by Andrew 

Satherley and Tracy McCrenor in 

MUD RACE: Keith Taege (above left) and Neville Croy helped 

out at the Sheffield Mud Plug event. About 2000 people came 

through the gate to watch the action. 

their TJ Jeep Wrangler, while 

Nathan Hammond won the 

buggy class. 

It is the fourth year in a row 

Mr Satherley has won the event. 

Competitors travelled from as 

far as Nelson and Dunedin to 

take part. But the day would not 

have been complete without a 

couple of vehicles tipping over. 

One driver tipped twice in 

the morning and once in the 

afternoon. But Mr Croy said the 

only injury was to the driver’s 

pride and a bit of damage to his 

vehicle. The tractor and digger 

drivers were kept busy towing 

some competitors through the 

hazards. 

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safe and ensuring the event ran 

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CultureFest celebrates diversity 

ABOUT 3000 people turned 

out last weekend to celebrate 

Selwyn’s growing diversity in the 

district. 

CultureFest 2017 featured 23 

performances from 20 different 

ethnic and cultural backgrounds 

along with 15 food vendors representing 

a different country. 

The event was held on Sunday 

at the Lincoln Event Centre and 

Lincoln Domain. 

The district council’s senior 

events and recreation adviser 

Dave Tippett said the festival was 

an outstanding success. 

There were plenty of craft, 

games and activities including 

Iranian hand crafts, Mah Jong, 

Henna Tattoos, face painting, 

balloon art, highland games, 

Japanese traditional games and 

of course Te Taumutu kiwiana 

products and craft. 

Multiple agencies also 

displayed information and support 

services for residents and 

newcomers and migrants like the 

BRIGHT: NZ Folk Dancing Group taking the stage. 

“Show Me Selwyn” bus tours. 

Selwyn’s Mayor Sam 

Broughton and Ngai Tahu ethnic 

adviser Sally Pitama opened the 

event. 

The festival included performances 

from the Canterbury 

Nepalese Society Inc, the 

Christchurch Chinese Zhonghua 

Association and Rossinka 

Multicultural Dancing Group. 

Food vendors ranged from Dorothy’s 

Pop Up Tearooms to Honey 

Cakes and Kebab Habeebee. 

VARIETY: Nigerian Food Stall 

Niaja Cuisine (above), and Chinese 

Fellowship of Song and 

Dance (left). 

OVER THE last 

six weeks I have 

had the privilege 

of being the 

patron of the 

Limited Service 

Volunteers 

Course S01/18 at 

Burnham Military Camp. 

The course brings 100 17- 

25 year-olds together from 

across the country to develop 

leadership, self confidence, and 

work readiness skills. The course 

is run with Ministry of Social 

Development support and in 

conjunction with NZ Police. 

Officer Commanding Grant 

Boore and his staff work with 

each young person to challenge 

old habits while building self 

esteem. The transformation in 

the young people was amazing 

to witness over the duration of 

the course. 

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hard in a military style environment 

including pack marches, 

strength and stamina conditioning, 

marching, camping, survival, 

river crossing, first aid and 

nutrition. They also focussed on 

elements that employers have 

identified as desirable in job 

applicants, including time 

management, respect and 

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Sam 

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Selwyn Mayor 


looking out for others. 

During the course the group 

also spent a day of community 

service at Chamberlains Ford 

where they replanted natives and 

tidied up the area following the 

winter floods. Their work is very 

much appreciated by myself and 

Selwyn District Council staff. 

This was not a boot camp, 

it was not hard punishment 

and it was not demeaning of 

individuality. 

There is a growing body of 

research that shows that approaching 

our support for one 

another needs to focus on each 

other’s strengths and abilities 

and this is exactly what the LSV 

course achieved. 

So thank you to the NZ Defence 

Force for their support of 

our young people. If you think 

yourself or someone you know 

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Kim Strange 

Prebbleton mother brings creative 

Kim Strange, of Prebbleton, is the driving force behind 

Art Couture NZ’s wearable arts competition in Tai Tapu 

next month. She spoke to Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

Tell me about what made you 

decide to set up a wearable arts 

fashion show? 

Last year I entered a wearable 

arts competition. First in 

Rolleston and then I took my 

outfit over to Westport. I had 

a friend that modelled for me 

and we just had so much fun 

together. My friend suggested 

why don’t we do one in 

Christchurch and it just went 

from there. Four of us are the 

main ones behind the show. It 

has been a big learning curve 

but we have enjoyed the process. 

We did it as an opportunity 

for your regular people to have 

a go. We are a bit different – 

we wanted the models to be 

anybody. We didn’t want people 

to think models can only be 

young and tall and thin. We have 

encouraged the entrants to use 

their friends and family to model 

for them. 

What is the criteria for the 

fashion? 

It has to be a garment but it 

can be made out of anything. We 

have got categories. We have got 

the sow’s ear, which is our signature 

category – we created that 

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because we provide the materials. 

So people pay an extra $50 

to enter and we gave them a bag 

of materials. That included some 

regular fabrics but also some 

odd things. Our other one is a 

recycled category, which is really 

popular, and the other one is 

hardware, which involves using 

anything from a hardware shop. 

We have got about 30 entrants 

and Hillmorton High School has 

entered. 

You used to work at the 

Home Interaction Programme 

for Parents and Youngsters, 

HIPPY, in Hornby? 

I left HIPPY Hornby generally 

because it was a full-time job. 

Things happened at home 

where I needed to be mum at 

home more. I work at South 

West Baptist Church. I do 

administration for a couple 

of pastors. I am running a 

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Canadian psychologist Gordon 

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world of wearable arts to Tai Tapu 

Then I worked as a resource 

teacher of learning and 

behaviour where I moved 

around schools. I did a wee bit 

at McKenzie Residential School 

when it was still running. My 

last teaching position was at Our 

Lady of the Assumption School 

in Hoon Hay as a special needs 

co-ordinator. 

What are some of the most 

important lessons you learned 

from teaching? 

Particularly when I worked 

in special needs, it is that 

understanding of kids and 

behaviour. I have dyslexia that 

runs through our family – it is 

about advocating for our kids. 

And making sure kids actually 

have what they need to succeed. 

It is helping kids to realise they 

are not thick and not dumb. 

They are often intelligent kids. 

Most children with dyslexia are 

creative in some respect. 

You have a family of your 

own? 

I have three sons – 18, 16 and 

11. They are pretty good teenagers, 

I can’t complain. I have 

been married to my husband 

for 24 years. We met at a youth 

group sports night a long time 

ago. Paul works at Canterbury 

University as a desktop support 

consultant. He is also an officer 

at boys’ brigade, which is run out 

of South West Baptist Church. 

It is a bit like scouts but it is 

run through a church and they 

have probably got about 50 kids 

involved. He started boys’ brigade 

when he was 10 and hasn’t 

left. He is a trustee at Waipara 

Adventure Centre. 

Are you involved with the 

Prebbleton Community Cottage? 

I run a craft group from the 

cottage. I set that up at the 

beginning of this year. We 

have a core group of ladies who 

come every week and it is lovely 

because there are a whole lot of 

women who didn’t know each 

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are the 

organisers 

behind a new 

wearable arts 

fashion show 

to take place 

in Tai Tapu 

next month. 

other before and now they have 

formed strong friendships. 

Is that one of the reasons you 

decided to set up the group in 

the first place? 

Absolutely. It is because I love 

craft. I have inherited a love of 

craft from my mother Dawn 

Hansen. It is kind of another 

thing to do with mental health, 

connecting in the community 

and getting to know each other. 

We run workshops – I ran a 

mosaic one recently and we have 

had a photography workshop. 

You spoke about your mother 

being interested in the arts. Tell 

me about her? 

Absolutely, she has been in 

craft groups for years, too. She 

made my Irish dancing dress 

when I did Irish dancing as a 

kid. That is something I will always 

treasure. I have got it hanging 

up. She hand-embroidered 

it and everything. I have got lots 

of heirloom types of things from 

Mum. 

Where did you grow up? 

I grew up in Halswell. We 

only moved to Prebbleton just 

before the February 22, 2011, 

earthquake – four days before. 

Our new house got a little damage, 

we were very fortunate. 

Prebbleton is lovely, it is such a 

nice community. 

Do you have any top places 

you would like to travel to? 

Oh yes, Paul and I went to Africa 

before we had children. Now 

we have the desire to go to Europe 

and the United Kingdom, 

which we have never been to. 

One of our sons has a friend who 

moved to France, so we would 

love to go visit them. 

What part of Africa did you 

go to? 

We started in Kenya and went 

down the east coast and down to 

South Africa. We did a camping 

safari. We stayed in tents all the 

way through. We did feel safe 

and we did it through a proper 

organised tourist group. You 

don’t feel that unsafe, a part from 

when you are in the big cities. 

We had good guides. We still 

have a lot of things in our house 

from Africa. 

You got to see a lot of wild 

animals, what were some of 

your most vivid memories? 

Probably once when we saw 

some lions which had just killed 

a zebra. That was something that 

will stay with us. We walked 

quite close to the elephants and 

rhinoceros. You had to be careful 

what side you walked on them, 

they ran remarkably fast too. 

The tour guides had to let people 

at the South Luangwa National 

Park know we were there so 

they wouldn’t shoot us. They 

might think you are poachers. 

If you wanted to go to the toilet 

at night, you had to shine your 

torch around in case there were 

any lions. Each camp site had 

guards there over night who had 

bow and arrows or whatever to 

keep you safe. 

•Art Couture NZ wearable 

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News 

Prebbleton baker’s cakes in 


FROM A digger-themed 

birthday cake splashed with 

colour to a elegantly-designed 

wedding cake topped with 

intricate fondant flowers 

– Felicity Goodfellow’s 

home-baking is growing in 

popularity. 

With a love for challenging 

her baking skills, the 

Prebbleton resident has baked 

an array of cakes which are in 

hot demand with friends and 

family. 

Her baking has received a 

surge of support on Instagram 

and Facebook, with people 

asking if she will start up her 

own business. 

“I just sell to friends and 

family but I wouldn’t say I 

have got a business as such, 

and I don’t think I really want 

to go down that route of having 

a business. But never say 

never, who knows,” she said. 

Creating picturesque cakes 

wasn’t always a desire of Mrs 

Goodfellow’s. 

But when her eldest daughter 

Emmy celebrated her first 

birthday in 2014, the former 

Avonside Girls’ High School 

teacher was determined to 

make her daughter’s day as 

special as possible. 

BEST CAKES: Felicity Goodfellow bakes amazing cakes for family and friends. 

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“I had some time up my 

sleeve because I was off on my 

maternity leave from teaching 

. . . it was that time in my 

life where I could challenge 

myself,” she said. 

Soon after successfully 

baking her daughter a “giant 

cupcake”, Mrs Goodfellow 

began hunting for more cakes 

to bake in a bid to perfect her 

new craft. 

Four years down the line 

and she has created a range of 

cakes, from the three-layered 

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seeing the joy on their face 

when I drop off their cake,” 

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Mrs Goodfellow also has a 

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off a cake. 

Although she initially continued 

to do relief teaching 

while on maternity leave, she 

now has her own health and 

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Mrs Goodfellow also recently 

became an education 

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The school is planning to hold 

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the feat of longevity. 

It would like to hear from 

anyone who has been involved 

in the school and their stories. 

The school is asking where 

LONGEVITY: 

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celebrate its 

150th birthday 

next year. 

(Left) The 

school in the 

1920s. 

Springston School calls on past 

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past pupils are now, what they 

have achieved and if there is a 

special memory they have of 

their time at the school. 

The school opened in 1868. 

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We said: 

Kirwee’s chief fire 

officer Stuart Jones wants 

urgent action taken on 

an intersection at State 

Highway 73 (West Coast 

Rd) and Courtenay Rd in 

the township. Readers 

were asked if they thought 

the intersection should be 

addressed: 

You said: 

Carol Lowe – If folks 

actually stopped at the stop signs 

there wouldn’t be a problems. 

There are far worse junctions 

in the district. Folk just need to 

follow the road rules and drive to 

the conditions. 

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off people need to obey the STOP 

sign at corner of Courtenay Rd 

and State Highway 73. STOP 

means STOP. 

Jason Gemmill – Well I 

don’t the use the road daily but 

use it monthly and have done for 

12 years. Ummm don’t see what 

the problem is. 

Margaret Gamblin – Good 

to see the pubs still standing, my 

mum used to work there when I 

was little. 

Sean Woods – I didn’t see a 

DANGEROUS: Kirwee’s chief fire officer Stuart Jones is calling for the speed limit to be lowered 

on State Highway 73 within the township. 

problem with the road - parked 

our bus at back of pub and had 

lunch. Great place to stop. 

Steve Evans – And exit 

off Tramway Rd should be a 

compulsory stop. 

Maree Jewell – Yes it does 

and people need to STOP at the 

stop sign. 

Ilze van Zyl – People don’t 

slow down to the speed limit, 

people don’t stop at the stop sign. 

There are no safe pedestrian 

crossings. 

Brodie Grave – West Melton 

one just as bad. 

Kate Anderson – Its 

dangerous. People sneak out of 

side streets on to main road in 

the middle flow of traffic and 

then do 30km/h. I’ve seen buses 

do this as well when leaving the 

bus stop and they seem to expect 

traffic to just stop for them. 

Elizabeth Frizzell – There 

needs to be a proper turning 

lane, certainly for Tramway Rd. 

Erin Todd – Defiantly needs 

attention before we bury one of 

our own. 

Angelique Pierce – I 

personally don’t think it’s that 

bad - if everyone knows their 

give way rules. 

Sally Dobbs – What do 

people not understand about the 

word stop. 

Fiona Mary Hopkinson 

– Maybe if you’ve come from the 

pub. Then its dodgy. 

Sarah Gilbert – The tree 

could always be removed as well 

for better visibility. 

Roz Scobie – Do I think it’s 

a bit dicey? S*** yes. 

Right turn from West Coast 

Rd into Courtenay Rd is a 

“playing with your life” 

game. 

I’ve breathed in many a time 

watching a car in my rearview 

mirror doing 70km/h. 

Heather Rowlands – Many 

years ago there used to be give 

way sign from Courtenay Rd to 

Main West Coast Rd. Been a stop 

for many years but drivers 

don’t.They just slid around the 

corner. 

Roz Scobie – It’s not the 

speed...there’s no room for 

passing vehicles when stopped to 

turn off the West Coast Rd. 

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•From page 17 

Courtney Hyde – I think 

turning off State Highway 73 

turning right into Hoskyns Rd 

heading to Rolleston is worse. 

Rach Anderson – I agree. 

I’ve seen many vehicles continue 

at 100km/h through Kirwee and 

not stop at the Courtenay Rd 

signs. As the area grows, the situation 

will only increase. 

Lou Tait – They also need to 

get rid of some if those trees on 

the monument side. They make 

seeing on coming traffic when 

you are pulling into Tramway Rd 

quite hard. 

Keryn Wilson – I am a super 

careful driver but this is a spooky 

one if it’s the one I’m thinking of 

- is there a rail line on one side? I 

once nearly got caught out concentrating 

on too many signs at 

once - rail warning, etc. Braked 

last minute and it was fine but I 

nearly missed the compulsory 

stop! Gave myself a heart attack! 

Paul Robinson – Main issue 

here is also the lack of turning 

area into Tramway Rd and traffic 

heading west have no way of going 

around. Needs widening and 

speed reduction. 

Tracey Jones – Definitely 

dangerous I know first hand, was 

lucky to walk away. 

Louise Marie Stubbings 

– Since we moved to the other 

side of Courtenay Rd when I’ve 

turned left from West Coast Rd 

twice now with someone in front 

turning right I have had to say a 

prayer that the car behind me is 

actually going to slow down and 

not end up in my boot. 

Sharon Morton – Omg yes 

totally agree. 

Melissa Evans – The danger 

is not the road or the tree. It’s 

the idiots who don’t follow road 

rules and speed limits. What is 

three seconds for stopping. A 

number of Kirwee residents don’t 

follow the road rules and also 

speed and pass people through 

Kirwee. Would love to video stop 

sign and post it on here. Just set 

your alarm five minutes earlier 

and follow the rules. 

Darren AJ King – No, most 

people roll though the STOP 

SIGNS , I see it every day, most 

of them live in Kirwee, put some 

photos of people not stopping in 

the local paper on a full page, I 

bet that would wake a few up. 

Kerry Bray – While you 

think about that just watch how 

many do not stop at the Courtenay 

Rd STOP sign - it’s more 

driver education. 

Steve Callender – Walking 

home from garage just now at 

7.35am, I saw four vehicles approach 

the stop sign from both 

sides of Courtenay Rd and only 

ONE of them stopped. The other 

three rolled right on through. It’s 

not the road or speed limit that’s 

the issue. 

A reader responds to 

Selwyn Times’ article 

on Lincoln High School 

allowing its students to 

grow beards 

Barry Donovan – Beards 

are a natural characteristic of a 

mature male human. Beardless 

faces are found in nature on 

juvenile males, and on females of 

all ages. To force young maturing 

males to shave off their developing 

beards is to emasculate 

them. Males must be allowed to 

develop their mature male characteristics 

as nature intended. 

Otherwise they may not become 

normal mature males. 

A reader responds to 

Selwyn Times’ article on 

concern over ratepayers 

paying for the new 

community pavilion at 

Weedons Reserve, which 

they may not get any use 

out of 

Frank Dowle – I write regarding 

this week’s article about 

the proposed new Weedons 

pavilion. It seems that one or 

two agitators are delaying the 

building of this positive community 

facility. There was proper 

consultation with rate payers 

and I understand that there was 

widespread support for the facility. 

Yes sports clubs will benefit, 

but the pavilion will also be 

used by community groups for 

meetings and activities including 

those for children and the 

elderly. 

Unfortunately most of the 

interesting and historic buildings 

that once graced Weedons 

have been demolished resulting 

in a community with no village 

centre. The new pavilion will 

be an appropriate community 

facility and will also be available 

for private functions. There is 

constant concern about children 

being inactive and that our adult 

population is increasingly obese. 

Building facilities such as the 

Weedons pavilion can only be 

a good thing and is an investment 

in our community and 

our future. I implore the district 

council to ignore the naysayers 

and get the pavilion built without 

further delay. 

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Environment 

Canterbury’s public 

transport senior 

manager Stewart 

Gibbon responds 

to a letter from Sue 

Walders on a bus 

service from Leeston 

to Christchurch 

printed in Selwyn 

Times’ September 26 

edition 

The Regional Public 

Transport Plan is currently 

being revised. A 

draft will be released for 

public consultation early 

in 2018. This consultation 

period, along with the 

service reviews that will 

follow, will be an opportunity 

for residents and 

bus users to comment on 

the types of services and 

connections available in 

greater Christchurch, and 

changes they may want to 

be considered. 

A reader responds 

to Selwyn Times’ 

article on the bus 

service from Leeston 

to Christchurch 

CheCk out theSe 

Tanya Maylam – I 

read the article in the 

September 19 issue of 

Selwyn Times with interest. 

There has been I 

believe an increase in 

the number of school 

children going to school 

in Christchurch and this 

is not just children from 

the townships but from 

outlying farms. I myself 

would love to have the 

advantage of an early 

morning service during 

the week from Leeston 

to the connecting bus 

services at either Rolleston 

or Lincoln. With an 

increasing population of 

teenagers in the local area 

a weekend service, both 

into and out of Christchurch, 

would also be very 

useful. A saving in time 

and money in relation 

to petrol and associated 

car running costs would 

be great. I was interested 

to note that Leeston 

residents were surveyed 

in 2009 by Environment 

Canterbury and Red Bus 

Christchurch did a survey 

in 2015, but I would like 

to point out that a survey 

of householders in the 

outlying areas around 

the townships may give 

slightly different results as 

not only patrons living in 

the townships use the bus 

services and you may find 

that if one was available 

from the local townships 

that rural residents would 

travel to the township to 

catch the bus. 

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Cool off these holidays 

with PoolFest 

Come along these school holidays to have some fun in the pool! For the next two weeks the 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre has activities running from 1–3pm, Monday–Friday. 

Monday: Inflatable toys and volleyball 

Tuesday: Paddleboats 

Wednesday: Big inflatables 

Thursday: Paddle boats and inflatable toys 

Friday: Big inflatables 

Normal pool admission applies, activities in the main pool are for competent swimmers, 8 years 

and older. 

Check out our Facebook page for more information. 

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Libraries to close for staff development 

On Friday 13 October, Selwyn District Libraries and Service Centres will not open until 1pm to allow 

library staff to attend a professional development session. 

Selwyn Libraries and Service Centres Manager Vicki Carlyon says the libraries hold two staff training and 

meeting sessions a year focusing on improving the service they provide for Selwyn residents. 

“The agenda we have planned for the day will include programming for young people and children, delivery 

of council services, working with the Community Services team and use of technology in libraries.” 

While the closure occurs, people can still visit the library website (www.selwynlibraries.co.nz) to access 

a range of online services including the library catalogue, eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines, databases and 

other online services. Items can also be returned through the after-hours returns boxes outside libraries. 

The Council’s Rolleston headquarters will still be open providing council services on 13 October. People 

can also phone the council on 347 2800 or 318 8338 for assistance. 

Levi Park – Have your say! 

The Council is continuously looking to new concepts or initiatives to 

ensure our playgrounds remain appealing and are engaging to the 

youth of Selwyn. 

As part of our drive to provide quality local playgrounds, the Council 

gave permission for the Playground Centre to temporarily install 

interactive technology at a local playground in Rolleston’s Levi Park 

to see how the community adopts the new technology. The 90- 

day trial will test the uptake of the technology and if it proves to be 

popular, it could be added to other parks in the district, if there is 

support from residents to do so. 

The trial has no cost to the Council and no commitment has been 

made to keep the technology beyond the trial. 

How does the technology work? 

The technology is developed by Biba Technologies, based in Canada. 

Six augmented reality markers are now attached to the existing 

playground equipment, which can be easily scanned by parents and 

children to activate mini-games and unlock new play content aimed 

at three to nine-year olds. Parents can download the games free 

from the App Store or on Google Play, by searching for ‘playbiba’. 

The park can still be used in a traditional way. 

The technology has been developed to address the concerning 

trend of decreased physical activity levels in children, and has been 

successfully trialled in America and Canada. It gives parents another 

option for encouraging active outdoor play, and supports them to 

provide additional play experiences for children. 

Let us know what you think 

We’re running an online survey to gauge people’s interest in the 

technology. Our consultation period begins Tuesday 3 October and 

closes on 24 October. Information about the trial can be found on 

our Facebook page and website. We will take on board all feedback 

raised during the trial before making any decisions on whether the 

technology is rolled out to any playgrounds in the district. 

To learn more about Smart Playgrounds go to 

playgroundcentre.com/smart-playgrounds/. 

CultureFest attracts thousands 

CultureFest 2017 was an outstanding success with around 3,000 

people enjoying a range of performances from 20 different ethnic 

and cultural backgrounds. The crowd enjoyed food from a range of 

vendors each representing a different country. There were plenty of 

craft, games and activities including Iranian hand crafts, Mah Jong, 

Henna Tattoos, face painting, balloon art, highland games, Japanese 

traditional games and Te Taumutu kiwiana products and craft. 

The turnout from Selwyn residents, performers, ethnic and cultural 

groups and food vendors showcased Selwyn’s growing diversity 

and welcoming nature for newcomers and migrants. 

ON THE 

ROADS 

On the roads this week 

Stabilised seal repairs are occurring on Lincoln Tai Tapu Road. Shoulder works 

will be occurring at Days Road, Shands Road and Goulds Road. Traffic controls will 

be operating. 

Digout repairs will be carried out on Blakes Road, Springs Road, Birchs Road and 

Ellesmere Junction Road. Please stop on request at these sites. 

Upgrade work including kerb and channel and seal widening is being done by the developer on the east 

side of Springston Rolleston Road south of Lowes Road. 

Footpath repairs will be occurring on Heathridge Place in Lincoln, the footpath will be closed during 

these works. 

Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2 

A one-way system is now in place between the intersection of Waterholes Road and Hamptons Road 

and 851 Waterholes Road. There will be no access to Main South Road from Waterholes Road. Traffic 

will be detoured via surrounding local roads. This is to allow for the remaining seal to be undertaken on 

the new temporary road at the intersection of Waterholes Road and Hamptons Road. 

This work will take up to three weeks and is weather dependent. As soon as the seal is completed the 

traffic management will be removed. 

Chinese Fellowship of Song and Dance 

NZ Folk Dancing Group 

Council Call 

Selwyn District Council 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338 

Rolleston Library 

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

Darfield Library & Service Centre 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

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Notices 

DOG MICROCHIPPING 

Free dog microchipping will take 

place on Friday 6 October at 

· Lincoln – 9–9.30am 

· Leeston – 10.15–10.45am 

· Darfield – 11.30am–12pm 

· Rolleston – 12.45–1.15pm 

Please note: 

· Clinics last for only 30 minutes. 

· The Rolleston venue is Norman 

Kirk Drive (off Rolleston Drive), 

other locations are outside 

libraries 

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 

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 

BOARD 

Unless otherwise stated all of 

these meetings will be held at the 

Rolleston Council Building. 

Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee 

Tue 3 Oct 2pm 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee 

Wed 4 Oct 3pm 

SDC Water Race Subcommittee 

Mon 9 Oct 1.30pm 

Council Meeting 

Wed 11 Oct 1pm 

Citizenship Ceremony 

Wed 11 Oct 6.30pm 

LOCAL COMMITTEES & 

ASSOCIATIONS 

Broadfield District Community 

Centre Committee 

Tue 3 Oct 7.30pm, Broadfield 

District Community Centre 

Castle Hill Community 

Association 

Thurs 19 Oct 5.30pm via Skype 

Coalgate/Glentunnel Reserve 

Management Committee 

Thurs 12 Oct 8pm 

Coalgate Fire Station 

Darfield Township Committee 

Events funding available 

· Microchipping won’t occur 

if wet. 

If you have any questions 

regarding microchipping, please 

contact Tracey on 347 2800 or 

318 8338. 

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE 

Wednesday 4 October 

Rakaia Huts 9.10–9.30am 

Thursday 5 October 

St John of God, Rolleston 

1–1.30pm 

Thurs 19 Oct 7.30pm 

Darfield Library 

Doyleston Community 

Committee 


Osborne Park Pavilion 

Glenroy Community 

Centre Committee 

Tue 17 Oct 7.30pm 

Glenroy Community Hall 

Glentunnel Township Committee 


Glentunnel Hall – week later 

Hororata Reserve 


Wed 4 Oct 7.30pm, Hororata Hall 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 


Mon 9 Oct 7.30pm Kirwee 

Reserve Sports Pavilion 

Kirwee Township Committee 


Kirwee Community Hall 

Lincoln Community Committee 

Mon 9 Oct 7pm 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Little Rakaia Huts 

Community Committee 

Mon 16 Oct 7.30pm, Little 

Rakaia Huts Community Centre 

Prebbleton Community 

Association 


Prebbleton Community Cottage 

Prebbleton Community 

Cottage Committee 



Prebbleton Public Hall 

Society Inc. 


Prebbleton Hall Supper Room 

Prebbleton Reserve 




Prebbleton Tavern 3.30–5.30pm 

Monday 9 October 

Upper Selwyn Huts 10–10.45am 

Lincoln Childcare and Preschool 

11–11.30am 

Prebbleton Child Care 

1.15–1.45pm 

Tuesday 10 October 

Burnham Preschool 

10.15–10.45am 

Dunsandel Childcare 

12.20–12.40pm 

Paradise for Little Angels 

1.30–2pm 

Rolleston Reserve 



Rolleston Community Centre 

Sheffield Recreation 

Reserve Committee 

Sat 7 Oct 9am 

Sheffield Reserve Pavilion 

Sheffield-Waddington 

Community Committee 

Tue 10 Oct 7.30pm, Sheffield Hall 

Springfield Township Committee 


Tawera Hall 

Springston Community 

Committee 


Springston Hall 

Springston Reserve Committee 


Errol Tweedy Pavilion 

Tai Tapu Community Association 


Tai Tapu Library 

Waihora Park Reserve 

Committee 


Waihora Bowling Club 

Weedons Reserve Committee 


Weedons Reserve Pavilion 

Weedons Residents Committee 


Weedons Domain 

West Melton Reserve 

Board Committee 


West Melton Rugby Club 

West Melton Residents 

Committee 


West Melton Community Hall 

Whitecliffs Township & 

Domain Committee 


Glentunnel Hall 

Applications to Selwyn District Council’s Round 2 Events Fund are now open. 

After Round 1 earlier in the year, there is now around $21,000 available in the fund to support events 

held in Selwyn and open to the public. This round of funding is for events taking place between 1 

January–30 June 2018. It can assist with costs like equipment and venue hire, promotions, consent, 

and traffic management to ensure your event is a success. 

The fund was established in 2013 and has supported a range of events including the NZ Ploughing 

Association Championship, Darfield Artweek, Koru Games – South Island year 7 and 8 sporting 

tournament, Rolleston Community Fireworks and Waitangi Day Community Country Picnic. 

To be eligible for a grant, events need to: 

· attract local, regional and/or international visitors 

· contribute to the key benefits identified in the Council's Event Funding Policy and Guidlines 

· increase the range and diversity of events in Selwyn 

· promote the Selwyn district 

Events should preferably be run by a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, although 

applications from community organisations and individuals may be accepted. 

Applications for funding of events must be received by 5pm, Tuesday 31 October. Application forms 

and information about the fund is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/eventsfund 

Selwyn Events 

MON–SUN 

2–15 

OCTOBER 

FRIDAY 

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OCTOBER 

SUNDAY 

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OCTOBER 

SUNDAY 

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OCTOBER 

SATURDAY 

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OCTOBER 

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OCTOBER 

Grow and Discover Holiday 

Programme 

Selwyn District Libraries 

Join us these school holidays for 

fun activities for children of all ages 

including Grow your own Garden, 

LEGO® sessions and craft. For details 

and to book go to selwynlibraries.co.nz 

Darfield Artweek Opening 

Night Gala 

Darfield Recreation Centre, 7pm 

The Malvern Community Arts Council 

kick off Artweek with a gala. From 

Saturday 7–Sunday 15 October 

Darfield Recreation Centre, Selwyn 

Gallery and Darfield Library will 

showcase over 300 works of art by 

over 100 artists. For information visit 

facebook.com/selwynartgallerynz 

Rolleston Envirotown 

Market 

Rolleston Square Carpark, 

10am–1pm 

Local produce and craft. Email 

enquiries@rollestonenvirotown.org.nz 

Spring Fling 

Broadfield Garden, 11am–4pm 

Country fete in award winning 

garden with live music, garden tours, 

demonstrations, artisan stalls, food and 

drink and more. Presented by Lincoln 

Community Care. Pre-purchased tickets 

$15 adults, school children free. Gate 

sales $20. Phone 325 2007 for tickets. 

Veges 101 – A gardening 

workshop for beginners of 

all ages 

Lincoln Envirotown Community 

Gardens, James St, 10am–11.30am 

Do you know next to nothing about 

growing vegetables, but would like to 

get started? This workshop is for you! 

We will take you through the basics. 

Contact Ruth Wood on 325 2193 or 

ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz 

Stimulating memory 

through art 

Rolleston Community Centre, 

1.30–2.30pm 

A free eight-week therapeutic art class 

led by local Selwyn artist Bridget Carr. 

Sessions aim to encourage memory 

recall through the process of creating 

art. The final class is on 7 December. 

To register please contact Bridget on 

347 3577 or 021 248 4315. 

Guest Exhibition 

Lakeland Art Centre, Leeston, 

Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm 

The Lakeland Art Centre’s first 

guest exhibition since opening three 

months ago gives insight to the bush 

in Fiordland as seen through Struan 

Macdonald’s eyes, also featured is the 

work of Sara-Jane Ludemann whose 

subjects are animals and birds. 

For information on listing a community event visit 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

(03) 347 2800 

Darfield call free 318 8338 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

SelwynDistrictCouncil



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MOMENTUM: Tamati Thomson trying not 

to get pushed over the line 

WINGER: Tamati Thomson scores a try 

for Country in the corner. 

GET OFF: Country’s George Prain 

fends off Flynn Crean 

HAPPY HOOKER: Liam Robinson 

scores a try for Country. 

Country takes win against national team 

• By Gordon Findlater 

THE CANTERBURY Country 

under-18 team got the rare 

opportunity to play one of the 

lesser known national schools 

rugby sides at the weekend. 

Country were too strong for 

the New Zealand Barbarians 

Area Schools, defeating them 

47-22 at Southbrook Park in 

Rangiora. 

The Area Schools are chosen 

from the top players in some of 

the smaller, often rural areas of 

New Zealand, who do not get the 

chance to play in the top, higher 

profile first XV competitions. 

“That’s the first time we’ve 

ever played them, and we didn’t 

really know what to expect,” said 

Country coach Glen Dunseath. 

Country opted to give some 

of their bench players a start in 

the match but found themselves 

trailing 5-17 early on. 

By half-time Country had 

gained the initiative and led 22- 

17, before putting in a dominant 

second half performance to 

stretch the score to 47-22. 

Country now turn their 

focus to the South Island U-18 

three day tournament, which is 

beginning at Belfast Rugby Club 

on Friday. “It’s a pretty short 

SPORTS 

turnaround for us going into 

the tournament so having the 

game on Saturday was great for 

us rather than having a weekend 

off,” said Dunseath. 

Country suffered tight defeats 

to Canterbury Metro and Tasman 

in their northern section 

pool games last month. They will 

now face the top qualifier from 

the southern pool in their opening 

game on Friday. 

The winner will go into the top 

four playoffs, with the loser going 

into the plate section. 

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Selwyn teams aim to knock off Sefton 

Extended one 

day season 

gets under way 


THE CRICKET season starts on 

Saturday with the opening round 

of the Canterbury Country 

premier one-day competition. 

Selwyn’s four premier clubs – 

Leeston-Southbridge, Weedons, 

Lincoln and South Malvern 

– will be looking to end the 

dominance that Sefton showed 

last season. 

The North Canterbury club 

won all three formats in last 

season’s Canterbury Country 

cricket competition. They 

defeated Leeston-Southbridge in 

both the one-day and twenty20 

finals and Weedons in the twoday 

final. 

“Sefton will definitely be the 

team to beat again but there’s a 

number of teams that have what 

it takes to win this competition,” 

said Canterbury Country Cricket 

Association cricket manager 

Toby Doyle. 

There has been a change in 

format this summer. 

The end of season two-day 

competition has been scrapped 

in favour of an extra one-day 

round-robin. 

“The decision came down to 

the clubs, with a vote in favour of 

ALL-ROUNDER: Lincoln’s Jeremy Benton (bowling) made his 

way into the Canterbury side last summer after a string of 

impressive displays. 

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moving to an extra round of the 

45 over one-day competition,” 

said Doyle, who also plays for 

Leeston-Southbridge. 

“It came down to a number of 

factors. The majority of players 

want to know they’re going to get 

a bat and a bowl every Saturday. 

Sometimes in the two-day 

competition you can end up 

spending a day just out fielding,” 

said Doyle. 

The one-day competition will 

now see eight teams play each 

other twice before splitting into 

a top and bottom four before the 

finals in March. 

A twenty20 competition 

will also be played over three 

weekends in January. 

Last season’s one-day competition top performers: 

•Run scorers: Shannon Stewart (Southbrook), 451 runs, 

150.33 average, 70.48 strike rate; Toby Doyle (Leeston- 

Southbridge), 285 runs, 40.71 average, 63.47 strike rate; 

Jeremy Benton (Lincoln), 234 runs, 58.50 average, 79.87 

strike rate; Jack Boyle (Southbrook), 222 runs, 55.50 average, 

41.94 strike rate; Peter Fulton (Oxford), 217 runs, 217 average, 

57.24 strike rate; Harry Chamberlain (Leeston-Southbridge), 

201 runs, 28.71 average, 83.75 strike rate; Simon Edwards 

(South Malvern), 194 runs, 48.50 average, 115.52 strike rate. 

•Wicket takers: Fergus Fairburn (Southbrook), 17 wickets, 

9.76 average, 3.69 economy; Ian King (Sefton), 13 wickets, 9 

average, 2.25 economy; Matthew Rowe (Sefton), 12 wickets, 

16.58 average, 4.10 economy; Harrison Cox (Leeston- 

Southbridge), 12 wickets, 17.08 average, 3.68 economy; Tim 

Gruijters (Leeston-Southbridge), 10 wickets, 6.50 average, 

2.02 economy; Matt Parker (Weedons), 10 wickets, 12.40 

average, 3.10 economy; Ollie Bragg (Sefton), 10 wickets, 

17.80 average, 3.97 economy. 

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last season. 

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•Southbrook v Weedons, Southbrook Domain, 12.30pm. 

•Oxford v Sefton, Dudley Park, 12.30pm. 

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take national champs 


LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 

women’s basketball solidified 

their national dominance by 

winning the national tertiary 

basketball championship at 

Cowles Stadium last week. 

Their 60-46 win over Victoria 

University of Wellington in 

the final handed the Lincoln 

women their second title of the 

year after they took out the 3x3 

tertiary title in April. 

The team were dominant 

throughout last week’s tournament. 

They went through pool 

play undefeated with wins over 

University of Waikato (71-50), 

University of Otago (67-50), 

and Victoria University (55- 

41). They then accounted for 

Auckland University of Technology 

56-45 in the semi-final. 

The team stepped up in the 

final with standout performances 

from Connie Poletti 

(17points, 10 rebounds), Sophie 

Schrader (14 points, 3 assists), 

and Bianca Malifa (11 points, 4 

assists). 

The Lincoln men came 

agonisingly close to also doing 

a clean sweep in the tertiary 

basketball. They won the 3x3 

title in April but were pipped 

by Canterbury University in 

MVP: Connie Poletti led Lincoln in the final with 17 points and 

13 rebounds and was named as the tournament’s top player. 

James Cawthorn (below) made the men’s tournament team. 

the 5x5 final 90-101. 

The men had two wins and a 

loss in pool play. They then defeated 

University of Auckland 

84-67 in the semi-final. 

Following the tournament 

Poletti and Lucy Brown were 

both named in the women’s 

tournament team, with Poletti 

also being named as the MVP. 

James Cawthorn was named 

in the men’s tournament team. 

Bathurst dream comes 

true for Prebbleton driver 

A DREAM will become reality 

for Prebbleton’s Jack Milligan 

when he races a Toyota 86 sports 

coupe at the Bathurst 1000 this 

week. 

Milligan, 21, has had a 

challenging few years battling 

his way through karts and RX7 

racing to eventually secure the 

second CareVets scholarship 

car in last season’s Toyota 86 

Championship. 

A win and a brace of podium 

finishes marked him as a standout 

talent and he finished his first 

season in the category as 2016- 

2017 rookie of the year. 

Fellow New Zealand drivers 

Scott McLaughlin, Fabian 

Coulthard and reigning 

Supercar champion Shane van 

Gisbergen will likely be hogging 

the limelight for Kiwi fans, but 

Milligan hopes to turn a few 

heads himself with his first trip to 

the mountain. 

He will be the only New 

Zealander in the 36-plus field at 

the Toyota 86s, which is one of 

the main support classes for the 

V8 Supercars. The 86 racing at 

Bathurst begins on Thursday and 

runs until Sunday. 

Milligan secured the trip to 

Bathurst to compete in this round 

of the Aussie 86 series as part 

of the New Zealand Toyota 86 

championship prize pool. 

Milligan will have just two 

20min practice sessions and one 

BATHURST-BOUND: Jack 

Milligan will drive in the 

Toyota 86 support races at 

Bathurst this week. 

20min qualifying session, which 

will set the starting grid for the 

first of three six-lap races over the 

weekend. 

The Australian cars are slightly 

different to the New Zealand 

specifications. 

“It’s a huge challenge, but I am 

used to those,” said Milligan. 

“I’ll also have to learn the 

circuit, but it’s a place we all 

dream about racing and I still 

pinch myself that I have this 

opportunity. 

“I’m still a long way from the 

top, but racing at Bathurst gives 

me a clear view of the summit 

and where I want to be. It’s a 

golden opportunity and one I 

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2 Tuesday [Edition datE] October 3 2017 

SELWYN TIMES 

dISCOVER 

Local scouts seeking support 

for ‘monster garage sale’ 

Globally, scouting has a membership of 

over 31 million scouts and adult leaders. 

New Zealand has over 20,000, with 65 of 

those in West Melton. 

Group leader of the West Melton Scout 

Group Kyle Stewart says nine leaders 

volunteer their time to ensure they can 

provide “an exciting and active programme 

to instill a sense of pride and self worth into 

each of the youths, and to help set them up 

to handle life”. 

“Funding comes directly from the 

members of the group and the general 

community,” Kyle says. “Every two years 

we hold our monster garage sale with 

goods donated by you, the locals, to help us 

provide funds to keep the group running. 

We are very privileged to have such 

generous neighbors in our community, 

many of whom have been, or are, involved 

in scouting. 

“Now in our 53rd year as a group, we 

have had many fantastic leaders, hundreds 

of youth, we have been involved in local 

and wider community projects – most 

recently planting native trees to help D.O.C. 

rehabilitate the Waimakariri river bed – we 

have attended Jamborees in New Zealand 

and even some international ones,” he says. 

“At our 50th anniversary celebration 

we showcased our talents to the wider 

community with a campfire and 

involvement in the West Melton 150th.” 

The philosophy for scouts is ‘Youth 

at the centre’, and in New Zealand the 

organisation is working on the ‘Better 

Prepared’ principle. Kyle says the youth 

are more involved than ever in the makeup 

of the programme, and to an extent are 

beginning to run it themselves. 

“As we move into the digital age we are 

coming across new challenges for our 

youth, but are always able to reference our 

core values ‘Have Respect, Do what is right 

and be positive’,” he says. 

“With our garage sale coming up, we are 

still looking to the community for support 

with donations of good-quality items that 

we can sell. We are very much a volunteer 

based organisation and appreciate all and 

any help we can get.” 

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Kicking off the festive season 

with Cup Week deal 

The popular West Melton bar and 

restaurant Two Fat Possums is gearing up for 

Canterbury’s festive season ahead, kicking off 

with a special deal during Cup & Show Week. 

On the two Cup Days – Tuesday, November 

14 and Saturday, November 18, Two Fat 

Possums is offering breakfast, bubbly and bus 

transport to and from the races for just $60. 

This will be a great opportunity to enjoy a 

day at the races without having to drive there 

yourself, starting with a delicious breakfast 

and a glass of bubbles. Details of departure 

times will be on the Two Fat Possums website. 

Two Fat Possums is now taking bookings 

for work and social Christmas functions, with 

a special Christmas Function menu available. 

Early bookings are advisable to ensure you 

get the date you want. 

And adding to the cool Two Fat Possums 

vibe, live music is being introduced on 

Sunday afternoons and some Friday and 

Saturday nights – details will also be on their 

website, so check it out. 

Another exciting event to look forward 

to is Peregrine Wine Night on Thursday, 

October 26. This will comprise a five-course 

degustation meal with five accompanying 

wines for $80. Bookings are still available for 

this special evening. 

Two Fat Possums is a great place to enjoy an 

outing with family and friends, and for a meal 

to share the wood-fired pizzas are always 

a popular option, coming with a variety of 

tempting toppings. 

All the tasty food and refreshing beverages 

can be enjoyed either in the stylishly 

appointed restaurant and bar, or the sunny, 

sheltered courtyard. 

The restaurant also provides a function 

room where local clubs, charities, and schools 

can run fundraising events such as pizza 

nights and quiz nights, and these have proved 

very successful. 

So why not make Two Fat Possums your 

go-to place to take family or meet friends 

for a drink and a bite. For bookings, phone 

(03) 421 6481. Website www.twofatpossums. 

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Backyard Critters 

Bugs dine on cabbage tree 

Mike Bowie is 

an ecologist 

who specialises 

in entomology 

(insects 

and other 

invertebrates). 

Each week he introduces 

a new species found in his 

backyard at Lincoln. His 

column aims to raise public 

awareness of biodiversity, 

the variety of living things 

around us 

ONE OF the 10 native insect 

species dependent on the 

cabbage tree as a host is the 

mealybug balanococcus 

cordylinidis. 

The 5mm long mealybug is 

a waxy grey critter that lives in 

between the leaf base and the 

stem of the cabbage tree where 

leaf litter accumulates to create a 

moist micro-environment. 

Mealybugs are sucking insects 

like aphids and can cause death 

to plants or trees when in high 

densities or when they transmit 

viruses. 

Tree symptoms include leaf 

discolouration, wilting and 

sometimes death. 

Parting of the leaves at the 

base will often reveal the culprits, 

but fortunately there is a 

saviour in the form of a syrphid, 

LITTLE CRITTERS: The 

Mealybug is a waxy grey 

critter that lives in between 

the leaf base and the stem of 

a cabbage tree. 

a native predatory larva of the 

hoverfly species called allograpta 

ventralis. 

This predator can gobble up 

mealybugs and allow the cabbage 

tree to recover. 

THE ELLESMERE A&P Spring 

Show is around the corner and 

the organising committee is 

busy working behind the scenes 

to make sure the show will be 

another success. 

The show will take place on 

October 14. This year’s theme 

will be celebrating diversity in 

the community. 

Show president Doug Michael 

said things have changed in 

Ellesmere over the last 10 or so 

years. 

He said it is time to get the 

community spirit back into show 

day and celebrate diversity not 

just in agriculture, but also in 

Ellesmere’s demographic, culture 

and sports. 

Organised by Sport Canterbury, 

students are challenged to 

take part in a number of teambased 

activities and challenges 

modelled on the New Zealand 

television series Top Town. 

Students will compete for cash 

for their school on an activity 

circuit and in obstacle stations 

in the show’s main ring. Sport 

Canterbury has organised 22 

new games for the event. 

Another drawcard for children 

is the young master chef challenge, 

which will involve schools 

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for spring A&P show 

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE 

SELWYN TIMES 

Fruit & veggie growers 

join social media 

Global interest in the story behind healthy, 

fresh food has inspired Horticulture New 

Zealand to start an Instagram page, where 

people can better get to know the fruit 

and vegetable growers of New Zealand, 

Horticulture New Zealand, chief executive 

Mike Chapman says. 

Since going live last Tuesday, Growers of 

New Zealand (@growersofnz) has already 

sparked interest in New Zealand and 

around the world. 

Each week a grower will be profiled at 

work, and the seasonal crop they have 

been working with will be highlighted in a 

recipe. 

“Social media is a great way to reach a 

wide and engaged audience who want to 

find out more about their food and the 

people who grow it,” Mr Chapman says. 

“Instagram is really the social media of 

foodies, travellers and influencers, and of 

course, it is very visual which is perfect for 

healthy food. 

“But it is no longer just the food people 

are interested in. Increasingly people want 

to know their food has been produced in a 

sustainable way, with well-protected labour. 

“New Zealand fruit and vegetable growers 

have a great story to tell. Many run intergenerational 

family businesses where three 

or four generations of the same family have 

been caring for the land. They understand 

environmental sustainability from years 

of record keeping and experience. As the 

generations change, more science and 

technology is applied and in horticulture 

we have businesses at the cutting edge of 

healthy food production,” Mr Chapman 

says. 

“Growers of New Zealand can also tell 

our international audience more about New 

Zealand fresh fruit and vegetables, given 

that we export to 124 markets and there 

is interest in organic growing worldwide, 

which is another New Zealand strength. 

“Recipes are always popular on social 

media, as people look to healthier eating 

and want daily inspiration and advice. 

We will be promoting what is in season 

at the time and therefore readily available 

and affordable, and also will be profiling 

the lesser- known fruits and vegetables 

to encourage people to broaden their 

horizons. 

“Horticulture is growing rapidly and we 

need to attract more people into careers. 

So we hope by profiling the range of jobs 

available we will get people either starting 

out, or looking to change their career, 

interested in the varied paths horticulture 

has to offer.” 

Each week a grower 

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crop they have been 

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New R&D centre to develop 

food technology expertise 

Mill processing company Synlait is 

establishing a research and development 

centre in Palmerston North to continue 

building expertise and capability in food 

technology. 

“Our goal is to become more profitable 

and diversified. Investing in our own 

research and development centre is an 

opportunity to explore new and unique 

ways to make the most from milk,” 

managing director and CEO John Penno 

says. 

“We will be developing intellectual 

property across our value chain, which 

aims to maximise value at every step, 

beginning behind the farm gate all the way 

through to providing market access for our 

customers.” 

Partnering with Massey University and 

FoodPILOT, one of the New Zealand 

Food Innovation Network’s four hubs, the 

new Palmerston North centre will be colocated 

at the forefront of innovative food 

technology research and commercialisation 

in New Zealand. 

Synlait’s research and development 

centre will concentrate on new product 

development, process technology and 

packaging. 

“We are serious about growing our 

research and category development 

capability and plan to double our 

investment over the next two years,” Mr 

Penno says. 

“Our commitment this financial year will 

be around $7 million, and our investment 

in Palmerston North is a major milestone 

on this journey. 

“This is the first step for us as we progress 

towards new products, categories and 

markets in the future. We will need our 

capability in this area to continue evolving 

so we stay ahead of the game.” 

General manager of innovation and 

technical services Roger Schwarzenbach 

says Synlait will have access to some of the 

best scientific, technical and commercial 

minds and equipment in this field. 

“It’s the perfect environment for our new 

team to explore options for diversifying 

our business, both at a product and process 

level.” 

Initially the centre will employ food 

technologists and engineers. 

Working closely with other teams at 

Synlait Dunsandel, they will also have 

access to some of the most sophisticated 

equipment and processing technology in 

the world. 

“As one of New Zealand’s fastestgrowing 

companies, our people have the 

opportunity to directly impact decisions we 

make. We will recruit a team in Palmerston 

North who aren’t afraid of a challenge 

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Schwarzenbach says. 

“This centre will have a real impact 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Gardening 

BLOOMS: If pink 

isn’t your colour try 

a mixed bundle of 

petunia seedlings. 

It’s hard to go past pretty petunias 

If you’ve got an area in your garden 

where you want to create a mass of 

colour, you can’t go past petunias. 

They are prolific bloomers that, if 

looked after, will continue to flower all 

summer. 

You can choose from plain purple, 

red, pink or white. How about purple 

with dashes of white like on the 

primetime violet star? 

Or the duo red and white variety 

which, like the name suggests, produces 

a beautiful mixture of red and white 

flower? 

Not sure what colour to select? Then 

try a mixed bundle. 

Don’t have a big garden to fill with 

bedding flowers? Don’t worry about 

that either. All petunias really need to 

flourish is a sunny, free-draining spot. 

They grow equally as well in pots and 

hanging baskets making them perfect 

for just about any garden. 

Once you’ve selected your seedlings 

and sunny spot to plant, simply dig 

small holes, around 3cm deep and 

25cm apart, and plant. 

Be sure to watch out for slugs or trying 

using our beer bait. It also pays to 

keep an eye out for aphids. If you spot 

these pesky pests, a general insecticide 

or spray of organic alternative, neem 

oil will sort that problem. 

And make sure to keep them watered. 

If you’re not sure how thirsty 

they are, stick your finger in the soil 

2cm deep. If the soil is dry, they will 

need a drink. 

Then sit back and wait just four to 

six weeks for your beautiful petunias 

to bloom. Remember to pick off dead 

heads to encourage re-flowering. 

Planting out 

veggie seedlings 

If you have been growing seedlings inside, it will 

soon be time to plant them out into the garden 

or raised bed that you have prepared. Firstly we 

need to do something called “hardening off”. This 

process is used to slowly introduce your seedlings 

that have been growing inside, to the elements. 

This process helps to give them a better chance 

at survival, and adapting to the big changes from 

being inside. 

At this time of the season, about 3 to 5 days 

outside in a sunny spot is enough to harden-off 

plants before transplanting. The sunlight will 

What is transplant shock? 

Transplant shock is a term that is used to 

describe the stresses that can occur on plants 

that are being transplanted. It includes failure 

of the plant to root well in the ground, meaning 

that its chances of survival are reduced. Here are 

some tips to help reduce stress: 

• Disturb the roots as little as possible 

• Bring as much of the root system as possible 

• Water thoroughly after 

• Always make sure the root ball stays moist 

strengthen the stems 

and cell walls, which 

will reduce transplant 

shock. It is best to then 

plant the seedlings 

into the garden or 

planter in the early 

evening. 

Make sure you give them a water 

once you have finished planting. This process will 

be great for the seedlings such as corn, zucchini, 

pumpkin, cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuces. 

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ANNUAL SALE of 

PLANTS 

Dahlias for summer colour 

• By Paul Hoek 

DAHLIAS ARE one of the best value garden 

plants for summer colour. 

Planted in spring, they will flower from 

December right through summer to late 

autumn. 

Native to Mexico and first introduced 

into Europe in the 1600s, dahlias have been 

so extensively cross-bred over hundreds of 

years that the dahlia family now includes a 

large range of flower types, plant sizes and 

every colour imaginable. 

Dahlias are sorted into main groups according 

to their flower shape. 

The most common types are the cactus 

dahlia, with a spiky appearance and 

decorative dahlias which include a range 

of forms from tight ball-shaped flowers 

through to more open forms called water 

lily dahlias. As well as these two, other 

common types include dwarf forms ideal 

for borders or potting, and single flowered 

forms. 

Dahlias prefer a full sun location, but 

will tolerate some shade. Drainage is very 

important as the tubers do not like being 

water logged for any length of time. In 

high rainfall or wet areas they can easily be 

grown by using slightly raised beds to help 

with drainage. 

Plant the tubers with the crown just 

below the surface of the soil and water in. 

Little attention is required during growing 

other than to make sure they’re watered if 

conditions get quite dry. 

Removing old flower heads will keep the 

BOLD: Dahlias come in a large range of types, sizes and colours. 

plants looking tidy and helps the plant to 

keep flowering to the end of the season. 

The flowers can be picked for indoor use 

but will not continue to open off the plant, 

so should be picked only when they are 

open already. 

Dahlia plants go through different stages 

of growth depending on the day length. 

During long day length in mid-summer 

the plants produce a lot of top growth and 

flowers. Decreasing day length during 

autumn triggers the plants into tuber production 

below the ground. 

The tubers prepare the plant for winter 

dormancy and store energy ready for 

growing again next spring. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

IT’S TIME FOR THE SPRING FLING 

For the seventh year running, people will again flock to the 

Ellesmere Spring Fling. 

The Ellesmere Spring Fling is the crème de crème of fetes. 

Held in the most beautiful garden – David Hobbs’ award 

winning Broadfield Garden – this is no ordinary affair. 

“The Spring Fling is a wonderful day out,” says Janice 

Burnett who is Chairperson of Community Care Lincoln. 

Whether you are a keen gardener wanting inspiration, 

looking for quality items to enjoy or tuck away for Christmas 

or simply keen on having a good time, this event promises 

plenty. 

Wander through the diverse garden and around the superb 

gathering of stalls selling everything from fresh produce, 

food, drink (wine and beer will be available), artisan arts 

and crafts to plants. Find a place to relax under the shade 

of a tree or bask in the sun listening to live music while 

partaking of a snack, lunch, Devonshire tea or beverage. 

David Hobbs, whose garden fills ten acres and is of such 

a high standard that it has both national and international 

recognition, will once again offer garden tours. You will 

have the chance to learn about the plants growing at 

Broadfield Gardens while garnering some green thumb 

tips from the expert himself. 

With the focus this year on gardening, you will be inspired 

by the marvellous gardens David has created and have the 

chance to learn more about gardening with demonstrations 

presented by horticultural experts. 

“We’re so happy to once again have Intelligro as our 

principal sponsor,” says Vanessa Thompson, organiser of 

the Spring Fling. 

She advises that the Intelligro team will be there to help 

with any queries and give people advice about what they 

should be doing in their gardens at this time of year. 

As sole fundraiser Lincoln Community Care Association Inc. 

(LCC), the Ellesmere Spring Fling is fully a volunteer affair. 

Special thanks can also be given to the amazing support 

of Lincoln New World, Paper Plus at Hornby and Merivale, 

Academy Signs, Susan and Tony Faulks, the Selwyn District 

Council and Pub Charity Limited. 

“We’re really grateful for the on-going community assistance 

we receive and the work done by Lincoln Rotary members 

who help in so many ways on the day,” adds Janice. 

As usual, Future Leaders from Lincoln University, local 

exercise and walking groups and Community Care’s 

own staff, board members and volunteers will all be there 

helping make it a fun day for all. 

The Ellesmere Spring Fling is a country garden experience 

not to be topped. It will be held this year, on Sunday, 8th 

October from 11am until 4pm at Broadfield Garden, 

250 Selwyn Road, Broadfield. Tickets can be purchased 

prior to the event for $15 from New World Lincoln, Paper 

Plus Hornby and at Community Care. Gate sales will be 

available on the day at $20 for an adult with children free. 

A Huge 

Thank you to Our 

Principal Sponsor 

and other keys sponsors 

• Lincoln Rotary 

• Merivale & Hornby Paper Plus 

• Cartwright Insurance Brokers 

• Andrea’s Florist, Avonhead 

• Selwyn District Council 

• New World Lincoln 

• Food & Health Standards 

• Gordons Pickles 

• The Warehouse Rolleston 

• Academy Signs 

• Tony & Susan Faulks 

• Sicon



Rakaia Gorge Experience 

Tuesday, 10am-4pm 

Go on one of more than 50 free 

walks in Selwyn, Christchurch 

and Waimakariri as part of the 

Breeze Walking Festival. The 

event runs until October 15. 

Three walks are taking place 

in the district in a vast range 

of environments. This week’s 

walk is at the Rakaia Gorge. The 

walkway passes through several 

forest and shrub communities 

and along the rim of the gorge 

through spectacular geological 

areas. It includes the site of 

the Snowdon coal mines and 

remains of equipment used for 

extraction. Another walk will 

be held at Harts Creek Sneak, 

Leeston, from 10am-noon. 

Bookings are required to join 

these free walks. To book, phone 

347 2791 or email events@ 

selwyn.govt.nz 

Rakaia Gorge 

Musical Instrument Practice 

Slots 

Tuesday, 3.30-7pm 

Book a time to go solo or 

have a silent practice with up 

to four bandmates. There will 

be electronic drums, a digital 

piano, a Roland session mixer, 

mics and headphones available 

for budding musicians. You can 

Email georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

also take in your own electric 

instruments and plug into the 

session mixer. 

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, 341 

Halswell Rd 

Book Discussion Group 

Tuesday, 6-7pm 

For those who love reading 

and want to share in discussion 

with other friendly book-lovers. 

The group subscribes to the Book 

Discussion Scheme so there is a 

cost involved. 


Halswell Rd 

Holiday Activity – Make a 

Penguin Corner Bookmark 

Wednesday, 11am-noon 

Create an adorable penguin 

bookmark to fit neatly over the 

corner of your current read. The 

event is free and no bookings are 

required. Suitable for all ages. 


Halswell Rd 

Terrace Station Hororata 

Open Garden Day 

Sunday, 11am-3.30pm 

Terrace Station welcomes 

you to bluebells and daffodils 

on Sunday. The trees are being 

transformed with soft spring 

greenery and the newly opened 

walkway showcases massive 

NATURAL: The movement inspired by the internationallyacclaimed 

documentary Project Wild Thing is coming 

to Selwyn. Project Wild Thing aims to improve children’s 

health, happiness, and respect for the environment through 

reconnecting with the natural world. Caregivers will view the 

documentary while children experience the outdoors with the 

TimberNook team. The event will also include a farm display, 

rock skimming and outdoor challenges. Optional discounted jet 

boating and horse back tours are at the visitors cost. The event 

is free but registration required. For children aged 5–12 years 

and up to two caregivers. The event will be held at Rubicon 

Valley Tourist Centre, Springfield. 

150-year-old trees all recently 

labelled for your information. 

Take your picnic to have on the 

lawn. Woodland plants will be 

for sale. The $5 entry fee goes to 

the Terrace Station Charitable 

Trust, but children are free. For 

further information, visit www. 

terracestation.org.nz 

Terrace Station, Milnes Rd, 

Hororata 

Spring Fling 2017 

Sunday, 11am-4pm 

The Spring Fling is a country 

fete held in the award-winning 

Broadfield Garden. Take in a 

relaxing day in this beautiful 

country garden. Take a tour 

of the exhibits, stalls, and 

entertainment provided. To 

enhance the experience, there 

will be music in the garden. This 

event is organised by volunteers 

and all profits go to Lincoln 

Community Care. This event 

will go ahead wet or fine. Tickets 

cost $15 online, gate sales are $20 

per adult and children free. For 

more information, go to https:// 

www.eventfinda.co.nz 

Broadfields New Zealand 

Landscape Garden, 250 Selwyn 

Rd, Prebbleton 

Markets: 

West Melton Market: 

Saturday, 9am-noon. St Paul’s 

Church. 

Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft 

Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm. 

Gerald St, Lincoln. 

Darfield Market: Saturday, 

9am-1pm, opposite Challenge 

Darfield, South Tce. 

Edendale Car Boot Sale: 

Sunday, noon-3pm, Edendale 

Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd, West 

Melton 

Rolleston Envirotown 

Market: Sunday, 10am-1pm, 

Rolleston Square Car Park 

Running Groups 

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 

5.40pm, starts at 6pm. 3km 

or 6km. Starts from Malvern 

Netball Centre. 

Ellesmere Road Runners: 

Wednesday registration from 

5.45pm, starts at 6pm. 3km or 

6km walk or run. Starts from 

Leeston Physiotherapy. 

A T R I O O F E X H I B I T I O N S ! 

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225 dia x 1.8 long - $35.00 ea 

300 dia x 2.4 long - $70.00 ea 

375 dia x 2.4 long - $85.00 ea 

375 dia x 1.2 long - $50.00 ea 

450 dia x 1.2 long - $120.00 ea 

Contact Sharon Carrick 

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Gardening 

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PEA STRAW 

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Ellesmere Lions 

have pea straw 

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Small Bales 

at $6.00 

Medium Squares 

at $50 

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in the Selwyn Area 

Ph for orders 

324 3580 

Select Services 


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✤ Landscaping 

✤ Gardening 

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✤ Handyman Jobs 

✤ Casual or One Off 

Phone Mike Lineton 

022 341 8848 

Your local 

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GARDENER/ 

HANDYMAN 

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• Spider proofing & 

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• all other pest 

problems 

• Industrial & 

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Rob & Scott WaRloW 

Servicing Selwyn Area Since 1987 

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office: 03 337 9553 

Rob: 027 436 1169 

Scott: 021 168 6118 

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Mainland Tree Topping Ltd 

Shelterbelt trimming 

Owner Operator 

11 Years Experience 

Contact Paul Findlay 

Phone : 027 636 8000 


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Departs 20th Jan 2018 

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Trades & Services 

FORESTS AND FIELDS 

a naturist lawn, garden, transport & photographic service 

See www.forestsandfields.co.nz 


•Re Roofing 

•Roof Repairs 

•Spouting 

Approved Age Concern provider 

Over 30 years experience 

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Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz 

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• Licenced builder with 20 years 

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• A creative craftsman who is 

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• Quotes the job, does the job 

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new fencing, post driving, 

repairs, maintenence. 

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Phone Allan 021 049 6151 

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SCOTT’S TREE 

TRIMMING & 

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• Shelter Belt & Trimming 

• Tree Topping 

• Root Racking 

• Full Hedge Removals 

• Stump Removals 

• Excavations 

Sam 027 918 5155 

Bill 027 433 7869 

Email: 

nathanandhayley@ 

scorch.co.nz 


Est 

1979 

Arthur’s 

Roof & Property 

Services 


 

 

 

 

 

DeMossing 

Silicone Sealing 

Pest Controls 

Roof Repairs 

Colourcoating 

Cell: 027 584 7980 

Email: apisl2008@slingshot.co.nz 

www.arthursroofandproperty.co.nz 

LifestyLe 

BLock 

fencing 

new fencing, post driving, 

repairs, maintenence. 

Quality workmanship 

& advice. 

Phone Allan 021 049 6151 

allan@agrifencenz.com 

Facebook: agrifencenz 

UDI PAINTING & 

DECORATING 

For all painting and 

decorating services. 

Fully Qualified 

• Interior & 

Exterior Painting 

• Wallpapering 

• Roof Painting 

All work guaranteed 

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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 

AUTO ELECTRICIAN 

Ellesmere 

Auto 

Electrical 

• Air Conditioning • Alternators 

• Starter Motors • Wiring Repairs 

• Diagnostics • Lighting • Batteries 

Mobile Auto Electrician 

022 644 9664 

Farmlands Card Accepted 

BOUNDARY TRIMMING 

Shelterbelt Trimming 

Contractor 

Call Tony Dempsey 

Ph 03 325 3256 Mob 0274 323 943 

CARPET carpet/furnishings 

/ FURNISHINGS 

Di’s Carpet 

BinDing 

Have your carpet 

off-cuts bound 

124 Halswell Junction Rd, Halswell 

Phone 322 1103 Mobile 027 586 4830 

Hours Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm 

carpet layer 

CARPET 

LAYER 

45 YRS + EXPERIENCE 

Repair, Uplifting, Relaying, 

Restretching 

*Selection of underlay available 

All preparation work undertaken 

*Also GARAGE CARPET 

Phone John 027 208 7383 

jandcbennett@xtra.co.nz 

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 

vinyl laying 

VINYL 

LAYING * 

*SPECIALISING 

IN VINYL PLANK 

Selection available or 

customer supply 

All floor preparation 

undertaken 

Contractors rates 

Phone John 027 208 7383 

jandcbennett@xtra.co.nz



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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

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• Site Cleaning 

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up to 20 Ton 

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• 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 

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www.gmcontracting.co.nz 

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Maintenance, One off Custom 

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Home Ideas Centre, 

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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 

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Processing 

Beef, Pigs, Sheep, 

Deer & Fish Smoking 

Bacon, Ham and 

small goods. 

124 Burdons Rd, Burnham 

Phone Tim 347 6693 

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Gasfitting 

Drainlaying 

Blocked Drains 

Log Fires, 

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Phone 

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relaying, restretching, 

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co.nz 

ph 0800 003 181 

or 027 2407416 


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Small Job Specialists, 

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8541 

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442-2219, Fax 359-6052 

a/h 359- 4605 

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EXCAVATiOn SERViCES 

3.5 tonne digger & truck. 

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informcontracting@gmail. 

com 

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Furniture 

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by tradesman with 

35yrs experience. 

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021 073 2624 

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Decking, Fencing. 

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services. Check out Squire 

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220-7014 Edwin 027 220- 

7154 

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laying needs. Friendly 

service Licensed Building 

Practitioner phone Devon 

on 021 375-888 or 03 329- 

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Upgrades, Laundries, 

General Maintenance 

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service. Call Zero Pests 

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Quality jobs done on time. 

All aspects of tiling. Reg 

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Tiling 

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laundry, incl mosaics, ph 

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T.V. SERViCE 

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stereos, DVD. Aerial 

installations and kitsets, 

480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 

379 1400 

Wanted To Buy 

A RECORDS WANTED, 

music memorabilia 

and HiFi gear wanted. 

Excellent cash prices 

paid or a free appraisal. 

Pennylane is New 

Zealands largest buyer of 

secondhand records and 

cds. A buyer will be in 

town for a few days only. 

To arrange a time for us 

to come to you or you can 

come to us (a local motel) 

please phone Dave 021 

222 6144 anytime 7 days 

or email recordswanted@ 

xtra.co.nz 

Wanted To Buy 

FREEZER Room wanted, 

2.4 x 2.4 x 3.6 min size, 

1.5 - 2.5 hp condenser 

sigle phase, ph 021 288 

0891 

TOOLS 

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woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

buyer, ph 355-2045 

Public Notices 

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CARS, VANS, UTES 

& 4X4 WANTED 

NZ OWNED 

AND 

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FOR 

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We use world class vehicle 

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0800 8200 600 

www.pickapart.co.nz 

Situations Vacant 

FOREMEN AND CARPENTERS 

Trinity QT Construction are looking to fill vacancies in the 

Construction side of our fully integrated development company, 

successfully delivering award winning multi-million dollar commercial 

and residential projects. Trinity has a proud track record in building 

luxury residential homes in the Queenstown and Southern Lakes 

area and are seeking long term, committed employees with a 

passion for excellence and attention to detail. 

In return we provide a safe and stable work environment, excellent 

conditions, solid management support, mentoring from our longterm-local 

and diversely experienced owners, plus opportunities for 

advancement and career development. 

Senior Foreman 

• Top end luxury home projects in stunning locations 

• Previous experience in a similar position essential 

• Able to manage all requirements of complex architecturally 

designed projects and small to medium sized teams 

• Rates and package negotiable based on experience 

Qualified Carpenters and 2nd and 3rd Year Apprentices 

• Great working environment with quality equipment 

• Rates and package negotiable based on experience 

• Need to be physically fit and a good team player 

All positions are for an immediate start. Please contact us direct for 

more information or apply directly with your CV and cover email. 

We would prefer applicants for this position to have NZ 

residency or a valid NZ work visa. 

CV and applications to accounts@trinitydevelopments.co.nz 

and/or contact Wayne Foley on 0274 864 244



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REAL ESTATE LIMITED 


Experts’ 

SELWYN TIMES 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

TAI TAPU - 46 Leavington Close 

IT DOESN’T COME MUCH BETTER THAN THIS - 

LOCATION, EXCELLENT SOILS & HALSWELL 

RIVER FRONTAGE 

• 4ha (10 acre) quality rural farmlet 

• Highly desirable location Leavington Close 

(off Perrymans Rd) 

• Beautifully sheltered and planted offering privacy and 

security 

• 4 bedroom residence 230m 2 (ensuite off master) 

• Large open plan living/kitchen area 

• Great indoor/outdoor flow onto decking and outdoor 

fire area 

• Well fenced and subdivided, stock water to each paddock 

• 4 bay implement shed (2 lockup bays) & 3 bay hayshed 

ROLLESTON - 742 East Maddisons Road 

THAT COUNTRY FEEL IN THE HEART OF 

ROLLESTON 

• Located in the ever popular East Maddisons Road 

• Fantastic north facing family home 

• 2 living areas with a log burner 

• Sleek renovated kitchen 

• 4 generous bedrooms with the master offering walk in 

robe & ensuite 

• Separate laundry 

• Large private outdoor entertaining areas 

• Large 1181sqm private, tranquil & established section 

• Come & appreciate what this property has to offer 

ROLLESTON - 10 Navy Loop 

SMART AND SUNNY 

• 216m 2 brick home on 649m 2 section – soon to be fully 

fenced 

• 4 bedrooms, ensuite, WIR, bathroom & separate toilet, 

attic storage 

• Heat pump, under floor heating in kitchen 

• Raised garden beds with irrigation 

• High spec kitchen with walk in pantry 

• Dining, living open plan with separate lounge 

• Well situated section located in the much desired Levi 

Park 

• Don’t just loop it – knot this one up hard and fast! 

ROLLESTON - 50 Overbury Crescent 

WARM & WELCOMING 

• 247m 2 brick home 

• 772m 2 fully fenced north facing section 

• 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR 

• Underfloor heating in the bathrooms 

• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living 

• Large inviting entranceway & separate lounge 

• Separate bathroom & toilet 

• Pellet fire & heat pump 

• Triple car garaging with drive through access to back 

yard 

• Located near shops, bus stops, medical centre, pre 

schools & Rolleston Primary School 

LEESTON - 21 Clausen Avenue 

THESE HAVE TO GO – ALL OFFERS PRESENTED! 

• Located on Millbridge Green 

• Super stylish townhouse 

• Overlooking large reserve 

• Three bedrooms, bathroom & open plan living 

• Outdoor dining on large covered patio 

• Oversized attached single garage 

• Full landscape plan, secure fencing, clothesline & letter 

box 

• True turnkey package 

• Beat the rent rap & get on the property ladder 

Open Home: Sun 2.15pm – 2.45pm 

Price: Neg over $1,200,000 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/225 

Chris Flanagan Mb 027 433 4657 

chris@marealestate.co.nz 

Open Home: Sun 3.30pm – 4pm 

Price: Neg over $585,000 


Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 




Jo Barrett Mb 021 859 006 

jo@marealestate.co.nz 







Price: $399,000 


OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

Stephan Knowler Mb 027 229 9522 

stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

HALSWELL - 43 Candys Road 

A RARE FIND 

• New stylish family home on 1980m 2 section 

• 3/4 bedrooms, master with ensuite 

• Farm sized kitchen with large open plan living & dining 

• Separate lounge (could be 4th bedroom/games room) 

• Expansive deck area 

• Detached double garage with self contained 

accommodation (kitchen facilities, bathroom & toilet) 

• Close to Halswell township & supermarket 

• All offers to be presented on or before 5pm Tuesday 31st 

October 2017 (unless sold prior) 

ROLLESTON - 89 Strauss Drive 

EYECATCHING INSIDE & OUT! 

• Stunning new 235m 2 Brick & Cedar home 

• Large open plan living 

• Large bi-fold doors onto Kwila deck 

• Great outdoor entertaining 

• Sleek modern kitchen with quality appliances & walk 

in pantry 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Large master bedroom with walk in robe & tiled 

ensuite 

• LED lighting throughout & quality blinds 

• Separate laundry & plenty of storage 

• Easy care 630m 2 section with internal fencing & gates 

with access for trailer 

YALDHURST - 8 Cognac Drive 

COSY, COOL, CONVENIENT & QUIET 

• Delamain Subdivison 

• 202m 2 brick home on 475m 2 fully fenced section 

• 4 bedrooms, ensuite, WIR, bathroom, separate toilet & 

laundry 

• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living with separate 

lounge 

• Well situated on section located in zones for St Thomas 

College, Villa Maria College, Middleton Grange School, 

Riccarton, & Hornby High Schools 

• 550 metres from Waitaha Aquatic Centre & Edukids 

Preschool 

• Easy access to CBD, airport & major State Highways in all 

directions 

• Yes, you can have it all here in Delamain! 

SOUTHBRIDGE - 7 Bridge Street 

AN ENVIABLE LIFESTYLE ON OFFER HERE 

• Located in popular Oakbridge Country Estate 

• As new modern home on 2061m 2 

• Large kitchen with abundance of bench space & plenty 

of storage 

• Adjoining designated dining area & family room 

• Separate lounge with freestanding log burner 

• 4 good sized bedrooms with built in robes 

• Master with ensuite bathroom & walk in robe 

• Beautifully landscaped half acre section (approx) 

• Fenced 2061m 2 

• Attractive sheltered outdoor living area via French doors 

DARFIELD - Unit 3, 63 North Terrace 

OVER 60’s – YOU WON’T FIND BETTER IN 

CENTRAL DARFIELD 

• The pick of the units 

• 2 bedroom 90m 2 townhouse 

• Double glazing and heat pump 

• Part of a Body Corporate 

• Sun filled conservatory 

• HRV system 

• Security screens on front door 

• Garden that gives you something or nothing to do 

• Short walk to all the amenities - Post Office, Four 

Square, Doctors and Darfield Bakery 

Open Home: Sun 1pm – 1.30pm 

Price: Deadline Sale 



Charlotte Bellew Mb 027 532 5931 












Price: $549,000 


OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 



Viewing: by appointment 



Sue Robinson Mb 021 409 050 

Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690 

NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

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 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Paul Robinson 

021 277 2690 

Sue Robinson 

021 409 050 

Charlotte Bellew 

027 532 5931 

Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 

Juliet 

Flanagan 

Connie 

van der Klei

Spring 

Great quality trees at great value prices 

UP TO 80% OFF! 

for a limited time only 

UNTIL 22 OCTOBER 2017 

366 Halswell Junction Road 

Halswell, Christchurch 8025 

T: 03 349 9240 GET IN 

QUICK! 

E: info@allwood.co.nz 

www.allwood.co.nz 

Keep up to date on what is happening around the 

nursery through our website and Facebook page.

SALE 

UP TO 80 

Deciduous trees 

on sale include: 

Daphne 

Large Grade 

Pittosporum 

Wrinkle Blue 

• Maples 

• Dogwoods 

• Oaks 

• Flowering Cherry Trees 

• Tulip Tree 

• Crab Apple 

• Beech Trees 

• Elms 

• Limes and many more 

Huge range. 

Trees up to 5m in height. 

Minimum 

20% discount 

SOME TREES UP TO 

80% OFF 

Pink and white scented 

flowers. $59.50 grade 

NOW $45 

Large grade, great for instant 

hedge. Were $125.00 

NOW $80 

Rhododendron 

Varieties 

Griselinia Canterbury 

Standards 

Photonia Red Robin 

Standards 

Pyrus Aristocrat 

Big chunky plants. 

$49.50 grade 

NOW $35 

Were $165 

NOW $100 

Were $145 Were $295 

NOW $100 NOW $150 

366 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

Keep up to date on what is happening around the 

nursery through our website and Facebook page. 

www

% OFF! 

for a limited time only 

UNTIL 22 OCTOBER 2017 

Shrubs 

Great range of 

quality plants. 

All 

with 20% 

discount 

Ideal for large and 

small gardens. 

Hedging Plants 

• Griselinia 

• Pittosporum 

• Photinia Red Robin 

• Euonymus 

• Mexican Orange 

Blossom 

• Bay Laurel 

• Portuguese Laurel 

• Plus many more 

All discounted 

by 20% or more 

Flowering Cherry 

Camellia 

Pyrus Salicifolia 

Pendula 

Evergreen 

Magnolia Tree 

(Weeping Silver 

Pear Trees) 

Many varieties available. 

Up to 

80% discount 

Tough ornamental tree for 

exposed sites. Were $145 

All 20% off NOW $100 

• St Mary 

• Little Gem 

• Blanchard 

• Kay Parris 

All discounted 

by 20% or more 


.allwood.co.nz 

OPEN TUESDAY to FRIDAY - 9.00am to 4.30pm 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 10.00am to 4.00pm

Good, honest gardening advice is our hallmark 

Trees for Avenues and 

Lifestyle Properties 

Landscape plans, planting plans... 

Allwood Trees has a great 

planning service for garden 

design. 

From planning to completion, 

Allwood Trees can organise 

this for you. 

Huge range, ideal for lifestyle 

properties, driveway avenues, 

feature trees, park-like settings. 

Up to 80% off 

Café Allwood Come in and enjoy 

• Breakfast and lunch menu 

• Great coffee 

• Cabinet food 

• Catering 

• Indoor/outdoor seating 

Check out the café Facebook and Instagram 

accounts to keep up to date. 

*Offer valid during March 2017 only 


www.allwood.co.nz 

CAFÉ OPEN TUESDAY to FRIDAY - 7.30am to 3.00pm 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 8.30am to 3.00pm

SelwynTimes 

Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017 

www.flemington.co.nz 

Quality Home, Private Setting, Sought After Location 

A large, quality home sited in a private and established 

5021m 2 park-like setting in the sought after Claremont 

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City. 

The home features four bedrooms (master with 

en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining 

and living along with formal dining, lounge and 

conservatory. Great indoor outdoor flow to a large 

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care 

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging, 

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and 

security system are just a few of the many extras on 

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone 

spacious office/studio that gives options for 

those who require a dedicated work from home space 

or alternatively, room for a dependant relative. 

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections, 

this property maintains a semi-rural feel whilst being 

a short, easy commute into the city or out to Rolleston. 

Auction (unless sold prior) 

Thursday 19 October, 2pm 

411 Blenheim Road 

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164 

Karen Hennessy 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 967 0186 

karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Address: 19 Devine Drive, Templeton 

Open Home: Sunday 8 & 15 October, 1pm - 1.45pm 

Your section hunt 

starts here 

New Falcon’s Landing sales office open, 17 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston, 

Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 1-3pm. Come, visit and share in our vision 

for Rolleston. Or call us anytime 03 741 1340. Email enquiries@yoursection.nz

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Building on a budget 

Building your own home is one of the biggest investments of a lifetime and with 

a few clever tips we show you how to make the most of what you can afford. 

Get smart with your money to achieve 

your dream home without compromising 

on what’s really important. 

Consider buying a large plot of land with 

friends or family which you can split into 

smaller lots. Many great 

locations tend to cover 

more ground, so get the 

stunning harbour view 

you dream of by sharing 

the cost with someone you 

don’t mind having as a 

neighbour. 

Opting for lowmaintenance 

building 

materials, like vinyl siding 

and metal roofing saves in 

the long run. Although 

they may be more 

expensive to install you 

will save money on future 

repairs, replacement or 

repainting. 

Using salvaged and recycled 

materials and componentry 

from the abundance of 

demolition sites around the 

city not only adds valuable 

character to new builds, but 

can save money, too. 

For the safety and security 

of your home, don’t skimp on structural 

elements, doors and windows. Buy the 

very best you can afford and, together 

with your architect or builder, determine 

other areas you could save on to allow for 

a few luxuries. 

It’s important not to waste valuable cash 

on overbuilding. Look carefully at the 

existing properties in the area and be 

Deciding exactly 

what you want 

and then sticking with 

it will ensure you stay 

on budget, on time, 

and all with 

minimal stress. 

aware that building a home that is bigger 

and better than those of your neighbours 

will not necessarily equate to a fair price 

if and when it’s time to sell. instead, the 

value of your build will be determined 

by the lower-priced homes 

around it. 

The experience of a wellqualified 

contractor is an 

invaluable asset in any 

building project. Not only 

will you have recourse 

should anything go wrong, 

but their experience in 

the industry means they 

will have established 

relationships with suppliers 

and subcontractors, whom 

they trust to deliver the best 

workmanship possible. 

Keep a close eye on 

construction allowances as 

your home is being built 

to ensure you are getting 

what you asked for and 

what you paid for. if you 

had initially agreed on 

using a specific brand, for 

example, then don’t settle 

for less, unless you discuss 

a cost adjustment with your 

builder or contractor. 

Many a building project has snowballed 

out of control in the financial department 

due to changes being made to the design 

and materials once building is already 

underway. Deciding exactly what you 

want and then sticking with it will ensure 

you stay on budget, within your expected 

time frame, and all with minimal stress. 

Escape to the Country!! Aylesbury Area 

Situated in the Aylesbury area, this 

property is within reach of many. Our 

Vendors have enjoyed its space and 

privacy since 2003 and now have new 

plans. 

A warm 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 

offers a safe cosy environment situated 

on 7237 sqm section (1.788 acres). 

The property has established trees, 

excellent 2 bay shed plus numerous 

other out buildings for those toys! 

Great areas for kids to play and central 

to Kirwee, Darfield, West Melton and 

even Rolleston. Come and view this 

fantastic property before it is too late. 

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3 2 4 

Offers Over $639,000 

Open Home: 1:45pm - 2:30pm 

8th October 2017 

1062 Railway Rd, West Melton 

Ben Ryder 

P: 03 423 1908 

M: 0274 357 052

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Our Recent Support of the Local Community 

We are proud to have supported the following events/organisations in the past two months: 

McDonalds Rolleston Quiz Night for Ronald McDonald House 

Waikirikiri Hocky Club Quiz Night 

Photobooth Contribution for West Melton Plunket Dinner 

Lincoln & Districts Community Care ‘Spring Fling’ Event 

Blair Ryall - Canterbury Country U16 Rugby 

This is our way of thanking our community who support us 

Our next sponsorship draw will be held on Wednesday 29th November, so if you are 

fundraising, please email your request to amanda.cherry@raywhite.com no later than 

Tuesday 28th November 2017 to be included. You might be one of the two lucky recipients 

to receive a cash payment from us or we may be able to help you some other way. 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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‘The 


Experts’ 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

TAI TAPU - 46 Leavington Close 

IT DOESN’T COME MUCH BETTER THAN THIS - 

LOCATION, EXCELLENT SOILS & HALSWELL 

RIVER FRONTAGE 

• 4ha (10 acre) quality rural farmlet 

• Highly desirable location Leavington Close 

(off Perrymans Rd) 

• Beautifully sheltered and planted offering privacy and 

security 

• 4 bedroom residence 230m 2 (ensuite off master) 

• Large open plan living/kitchen area 

• Great indoor/outdoor flow onto decking and outdoor 

fire area 

• Well fenced and subdivided, stock water to each paddock 

• 4 bay implement shed (2 lockup bays) & 3 bay hayshed 

ROLLESTON - 742 East Maddisons Road 

THAT COUNTRY FEEL IN THE HEART OF 

ROLLESTON 

• Located in the ever popular East Maddisons Road 

• Fantastic north facing family home 

• 2 living areas with a log burner 

• Sleek renovated kitchen 

• 4 generous bedrooms with the master offering walk in 

robe & ensuite 

• Separate laundry 

• Large private outdoor entertaining areas 

• Large 1181sqm private, tranquil & established section 

• Come & appreciate what this property has to offer 

ROLLESTON - 10 Navy Loop 

SMART AND SUNNY 

• 216m 2 brick home on 649m 2 section – soon to be fully 

fenced 

• 4 bedrooms, ensuite, WIR, bathroom & separate toilet, 

attic storage 

• Heat pump, under floor heating in kitchen 

• Raised garden beds with irrigation 

• High spec kitchen with walk in pantry 

• Dining, living open plan with separate lounge 

• Well situated section located in the much desired Levi 

Park 

• Don’t just loop it – knot this one up hard and fast! 

ROLLESTON - 50 Overbury Crescent 

WARM & WELCOMING 

• 247m 2 brick home 

• 772m 2 fully fenced north facing section 

• 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR 

• Underfloor heating in the bathrooms 

• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living 

• Large inviting entranceway & separate lounge 

• Separate bathroom & toilet 

• Pellet fire & heat pump 

• Triple car garaging with drive through access to back 

yard 

• Located near shops, bus stops, medical centre, pre 

schools & Rolleston Primary School 

LEESTON - 21 Clausen Avenue 

THESE HAVE TO GO – ALL OFFERS PRESENTED! 

• Located on Millbridge Green 

• Super stylish townhouse 

• Overlooking large reserve 

• Three bedrooms, bathroom & open plan living 

• Outdoor dining on large covered patio 

• Oversized attached single garage 

• Full landscape plan, secure fencing, clothesline & letter 

box 

• True turnkey package 

• Beat the rent rap & get on the property ladder 


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HALSWELL - 43 Candys Road 

A RARE FIND 

• New stylish family home on 1980m 2 section 

• 3/4 bedrooms, master with ensuite 

• Farm sized kitchen with large open plan living & dining 

• Separate lounge (could be 4th bedroom/games room) 

• Expansive deck area 

• Detached double garage with self contained 

accommodation (kitchen facilities, bathroom & toilet) 

• Close to Halswell township & supermarket 

• All offers to be presented on or before 5pm Tuesday 31st 

October 2017 (unless sold prior) 

ROLLESTON - 89 Strauss Drive 

EYECATCHING INSIDE & OUT! 

• Stunning new 235m 2 Brick & Cedar home 

• Large open plan living 

• Large bi-fold doors onto Kwila deck 

• Great outdoor entertaining 

• Sleek modern kitchen with quality appliances & walk 

in pantry 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Large master bedroom with walk in robe & tiled 

ensuite 

• LED lighting throughout & quality blinds 

• Separate laundry & plenty of storage 

• Easy care 630m 2 section with internal fencing & gates 

with access for trailer 

YALDHURST - 8 Cognac Drive 

COSY, COOL, CONVENIENT & QUIET 

• Delamain Subdivison 

• 202m 2 brick home on 475m 2 fully fenced section 

• 4 bedrooms, ensuite, WIR, bathroom, separate toilet & 

laundry 

• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living with separate 

lounge 

• Well situated on section located in zones for St Thomas 

College, Villa Maria College, Middleton Grange School, 

Riccarton, & Hornby High Schools 

• 550 metres from Waitaha Aquatic Centre & Edukids 

Preschool 

• Easy access to CBD, airport & major State Highways in all 

directions 

• Yes, you can have it all here in Delamain! 

SOUTHBRIDGE - 7 Bridge Street 

AN ENVIABLE LIFESTYLE ON OFFER HERE 

• Located in popular Oakbridge Country Estate 

• As new modern home on 2061m 2 

• Large kitchen with abundance of bench space & plenty 

of storage 

• Adjoining designated dining area & family room 

• Separate lounge with freestanding log burner 

• 4 good sized bedrooms with built in robes 

• Master with ensuite bathroom & walk in robe 

• Beautifully landscaped half acre section (approx) 

• Fenced 2061m 2 

• Attractive sheltered outdoor living area via French doors 

DARFIELD - Unit 3, 63 North Terrace 

OVER 60’s – YOU WON’T FIND BETTER IN 

CENTRAL DARFIELD 

• The pick of the units 

• 2 bedroom 90m 2 townhouse 

• Double glazing and heat pump 

• Part of a Body Corporate 

• Sun filled conservatory 

• HRV system 

• Security screens on front door 

• Garden that gives you something or nothing to do 

• Short walk to all the amenities - Post Office, Four 

Square, Doctors and Darfield Bakery 

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections 

in the Selwyn District 

Stonewood wins Gold 

Stonewood Homes has been celebrating 

their success at the 2017 House of the Year 

Awards, taking out four category awards, 

six gold medals and thirteen other awards 

for homes built throughout New Zealand. 

The House of the Year competition, 

which has been running for more than 25 

years, sets the standard for construction 

in New Zealand country. Determining the 

country’s top building companies involves 

judging nominated new homes, show 

homes, renovations and builders’ personal 

homes from around the country. 

Over 370 new builds and renovations 

across New Zealand were assessed by a 

panel of expert judges with award-winners 

announced at regional events held during 

July and August. 

In total, 23 awards were won by 

Stonewood Homes’ branches in 

Whangarei, Auckland East and Hawkes Bay in the 

North Island, and Nelson, Christchurch, Mid and 

South Canterbury, Wanaka, Dunedin and Southland 

in the South Island. 

“The unparalleled success at this year’s awards 

is a testament to our commitment and focus on 

innovation and design,” says John Chow, Director 

of Stonewood Homes. “We strive to provide quality 

and comfortable living spaces for individuals and 

families across New Zealand so are truly rapt by this 

achievement.” 

This sentiment is shared by others in the Stonewood 

organisation. 

“To win these awards is particularly satisfying and 

demonstrates our brand’s dedication to quality,” adds 

Brent Stewart, Managing Director of Stonewood 

Homes Nelson. 

John Chow believes the Stonewood Homes’ success 

at the awards, signifies the organisation’s continued 

focus on building innovative quality homes. 

Stonewood Homes have over 100 contemporary 

and modern designs in their line-up, characterising 

the New Zealand way of life where a sense space and 

openness along with outdoor living are important 

features in a home. 

“We offer customers a unique product that matches 

any lifestyle, budget or aesthetics,” adds John who says 

everyone in the Stonewood team, work tirelessly to 

deliver outstanding homes. 

As one of the larger group housing operations, 

Stonewood Homes has a network of franchisees 

spread across New Zealand and has built over 6,000 

homes in the last 30 years. 

Category and Gold award winner in the 

Auckland East, GIB showhome category. 

Silver award winner in 

the East Coast, Nulook 

New Home $700,000 to 

$1 million category. 

Category and Gold 

award winner in the 

South Canterbury, GIB 

showhome category. 

Artisan Homes 

Builders of superior homes. Built to last. 

Silver medal winner in Registered Master Builders 2016 House of the Year Awards 

Artisan Homes Office & Showhome 

5 Broomleigh Drive, Faringdon 

Artisan Homes New Showhome 

72 Blakes Road, Prebbleton 

Open Sat & Sun 12–4pm 

Office & Show Home: 5 Broomleigh Drive, 

Faringdon, Rolleston 

New Show Home: 72 Blakes Road, Prebbleton 

Phone: 03 374 9172 or Rob: 021 324 876 

E-mail - robin@artisanhomes.co.nz

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The Lemonwood has been designed for smaller, higher density sections and is a true 

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flow to your sun soaked courtyard. This home is sure to please any entertainer. 

This home’s 173m2 floor plan allows you to make the most of your site. With a walk-in 

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Storage space will not be a problem in this home as it comes with plenty, as well as 

four bedrooms and a separate study. Other features of the Lyford include a modern, 

well-appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry. 

The Torlesse is an attractive modern home featuring a dual-clad gable on the street 

frontage. With 200m2 of floor area, including four bedrooms and a study nook as well 

as a separate media room, there is space for all the family. 

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Homes by Parklane 

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Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 

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Halswell 

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Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm 

Ph (03) 963 8841 or 0274 359 333 

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David Reid Homes 

Casebrook 

231 Highstead Road 

Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm - 4pm 

Prebbleton 

80 Farthing Drive - opening September 

Ph Jason 021 514 424 

or Lynda 021 335 707 

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Build 7 - Christchurch 

Prebbleton - Flemington 

Viewing by appointment only 

Ph Jamie 021 783 001 

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Peter Ray Homes 

Prestons 

28 & 30 TeRito Street 

12pm to 4pm Tues to Sun 

Wigram Skies, Wigram 

32 & 34 The Runway, 12pm to 4pm 

Mon to Sun (7 days) 

www.peterrayhomes.co.nz 

Navigating the 

multi-offer process 

Whether you’re buying or selling a 

property it’s a good idea to learn as much 

as you can about the different methods 

used in New Zealand. One that confuses 

a lot of people is the multi-offer process, 

where all interested prospective buyers are 

encouraged to submit their best offer and 

the seller can choose whichever one looks 

most attractive. 

“This process is designed to give all 

potential buyers an equal shot,” explains 

Real Estate Agents Authority chief 

executive Kevin Lampen-Smith. 

“The process is not like an auction where 

an agreement is automatically formed 

with a successful bidder. The seller is not 

obliged or required to accept any particular 

offer in this situation; they may accept one 

offer, reject all offers, or choose to negotiate 

further with one particular party.” 

The actual form that a multi-offer process 

takes can differ from agency to agency – it’s 

not defined in law or set by the Real Estate 

Agents Authority (REAA). 

A multi-offer process can only be 

described as such when there is more than 

one offer in writing – a real estate agent 

is not allowed to pretend that there are 

genuine competing offers if they do not 

exist. 

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prospective buyers and sellers,” Lampen- 

Smith says. 

“If you’re unsure about anything, ask 

the agent to clarify it or seek advice from 

your lawyer. It’s far better to do this at 

the beginning than face confusion and 

disappointment further down the track.” 

All the offers are presented fairly in this 

process and a real estate agent must not 

favour one over another. 

All prospective buyers should know that 

they need to put their very best offer on the 

table, Lampen-Smith says. 

Some real estate agencies will hold on to 

the first offer they receive while they check 

for others, effectively creating a multi-offer 

process. 

“This may feel unfair if you think that 

your offer should ‘win’ because it was 

in first, but it’s worth remembering that 

the agent is working for the seller. Their 

primary responsibility is to get the seller 

the best outcome, considering both price 

and any conditions from buyers such as 

settlement date or being subject to finance.” 

If as a prospective buyer you are told 

that a sale is a multi-offer process but the 

situation later changes to a stand-alone 

offer, you must be told about this and get 

a chance to review your offer and submit a 

new one. 

How to give a multi-offer 

process your best shot 

1. Do as much homework on a property as 

you can before making the offer so you 

minimise any risks. This is important for 

many reasons; not least because it may 

help you eliminate some conditions and 

help you determine what your ‘best’ offer 

will be. 

2. When thinking about the offer, it’s worth 

considering how you would feel if you 

found out that a higher offer had been 

accepted ahead of yours. If you think you 

would be prepared to pay more, then it’s 

better to make that decision at the start 

than when it’s too late. 

3. There is often confusion around 

timeframes in a multi-offer process, 

especially if a potential buyer thinks they 

are the only people who are interested. 

Talk to the real estate agent marketing 

the property to make sure you are clear 

about any deadlines and about the sale 

process as a whole. 

4. Remember that the highest offer is not 

always the winner. If you were a seller, 

would you prefer a higher offer or one 

with fewer conditions? It’s impossible to 

guess what kind of offer will suit a seller’s 

particular circumstances, but it’s a good 

idea to eliminate as many barriers to a 

swift and easy sale as you can. 

5. Want to get in early? Include an expiry 

time on your offer. This kind of sunset 

clause means the agent must present it to 

the seller so they can consider it before it 

expires. 

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THURSDAY 5TH OCTOBER 

2 Mahoe Street, Templeton 

Ray White Lincoln 

230 Dawsons Road, Templeton 

Harcourts Rolleston 

SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER 

1 Fiona Place, Hei Hei 

Ray White Rolleston 

49 Strauss Drive, Rolleston 


F1 & F1, 27 Devonport Lane, Merivale 


24A Bayliss Close, Northwood 


24 Scott Street, Spreydon 


5 Tullamore Place, Casebrook 

Ray White West Melton 

25 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston 


8 Bronco Drive, Halswell 


3 Counihan Place, Kaiapoi 


SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER 

95 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston 


27B Masefield Drive, Rolleston 


45A Masefield Drive, Rolleston 


5 Gilbert Close, Rolleston 


5A Sheridan Drive, Rolleston 




23 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston 




4 Emerson Lane, Rolleston 


11 Eversham Drive, Rolleston 


37 Rossall Crescent, Rolleston 


26 Newman Road, Rolleston 


17 Marlowe Place, Rolleston 


31 Chervier Street, Leeston 

Matson & Allan 

21 Ocean View Pl, Nth Rakaia Settlement 


6 Neville Street, Spreydon 


66 Ti Rakau Drive, Brookhaven 


45 Liffeyfield Drive, Lincoln 


24 Scott Street, Spreydon 


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7 Denimes Crescent, Rolleston 


8 Rossall Crescent, Rolleston 


6B Manor Drive, Rolleston 


5 Sunline Avenue, Lincoln 

Farmlands Real Estate 

59 Clausen Avenue, Leeston 


21 Clausen Avenue, Leeston 


8 Cognac Drive, Yaldhurst 


135A High Street, Southbridge 


23 Lydiard Drive, Rolleston 


1 Palladio Avenue, Leeston 


42 Flint Road, Rolleston 


83 Walkers Road, Rolleston 


24H Jozecom Place, Rolleston 


15 Blue Jean Avenue, Rolleston 


105B Lowes Road, Rolleston 


50 Burnham School Road, Rolleston 


138A High Street, Leeston 


43 Candys Road, Halswell 


613 Pound Road, Yaldhurst 


19 Devine Drive, Templeton 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Darfield 

6 Cameron Crescent, Rolleston 


16 Taumutu Road, Southbridge 


10 Chanel Place, Prebbleton 


81 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston 


20 Lowes Road, Rolleston 

Mike Pero Real Estate 

33 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston 


7 Bridge Street, Southbridge 


56 Lowes Road, Rolleston 


23 Jacqueline Drive, West Melton 


1 Boulez Mews, Rolleston 


9 Brook Street, Southbridge 


454 Drain Road, Leeston 


1 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln 


14 Payne Court, Lincoln 


3 Lawry Place, Prebbleton 


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10 Sterling Drive, Prebbleton 


248 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston 


46 Leavington Close, Tai Tapu 


12 Emerson Lane, Rolleston 


15 Da Vinci Avenue, Leeston 


105 Knights Road, Weedons 


804 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


230 Dawsons Road, Templeton 


121a Gilberthorpes Road, Hei Hei 


46 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston 

Mike Pero Real Estate 

22 Moore Street, Rolleston 


26 Rotherham Drive, West Melton 




50 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston 


8 Eastfield Drive, Lincoln 




3 Ruby Drive, Rolleston 


8a Taiaroa Place, Leeston 


4 Boonwood Close, Westmorland 


37 McCarthy Street, Hoon Hay 


197 Brookside Road, Rolleston 


9 Simms Lane, West Melton 


6 Dalton Way, West Melton 


19 Forbes Road, Tai Tapu 


742 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


10 Navy Loop, Rolleston 




39F Fairfield Way, Rolleston 


40 Michaels Road, Tai Tapu 


CHECK OUT THE SELWYN TIMES 

PROPERTY DIRECTORY EVERY TUESDAY 

FOR THE BEST OF PROPERTY 

IN THE SELWYN DISTRICT 

For full details of all 

Open Homes, please 

contact the Real Estate 

companies 

RAY WHITE 

ROLLESTON 03 347 9988, www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

WEST MELTON 03 347 9933, www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

LINCOLN 03 325 7299, www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

FARMLANDS 03 325 2889, www.farmlands.co.nz 

HARCOURTS ROLLESTON 

03 347 4711, www.harcourts.co.nz 

MATSON & ALLAN ROLLESTON 

03 347 9949, www.marealestate.co.nz 

MIKE PERO ROLLESTON 

03 347 1111, www.mikepero.com 

PGG WRIGHTSON DARFIELD 

03 318 7850, www.pggwre.co.nz

16 

Four Seasons Realty 

Deadline Sale 

All offers presented 

18th October 2017 

Unless sold prior 

For Sale 

$685,000 

230 Dawsons Road 

Templeton 

81 Hungerford Drive 

Rolleston 

4 2 2 1 1 

Located just on the city boundary on 4 hectares (approx) of Templeton Loam soil, this lifestyle 

block offers a modern 4 bedroom brick home (master with ensuite and WIR) with sun-drenched 

living areas, great indoor/outdoor flow and double glazing. Separate shedding, cattle yards and 

town supply water are some of the additional features. Call now to view! 

View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1765 

Kaye Isaacs 027 686 6941 | Fergus Spain 027 608 4768 

4 3 2 1 2 

With expansive indoor outdoor flow, two living areas, two ensuites, chef kitchen with walk in 

scullery, solar power this home is crying out for a family or extended family to enjoy all it has to 

offer. One thing is certain ,this home needs to be explored to be fully appreciated! 


Richard Tait (Taitie) 021 557 731 | Nyressa 027 5157045 

For Sale 

$599,000 

For Sale 

$519,000 

31 Rochester Crescent 

Rolleston 

42 Flint Road 

Rolleston 

4 2 2 1 3 

Families your search stops here! From the moment you walk through the front door you will 

notice the space of this 261m2 home which has been designed with family in mind. Featuring 

3 car garaging, 4 double bedrooms including master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, open 

plan kitchen & dining, separate lounge, all set out on 801m2 section. Don’t delay call today! 


Nyressa Vincent 027 5157045 | Richard Tait (Taitie) 027 777 8080 

4 2 2 1 2 

A delightful 169m2 one year old property on a fully fenced 628m2 section with two separate 

sun-drenched living areas and 4 bedrooms, making it an ideal home for retirees wanting to 

downsize or younger families needing space to run around. Well worth viewing as it is in the 

highly sought after Rolleston West school zone, Blossoms Educare, and close to children’s’ 

play grounds. Must sell! 

View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1742 | Mary Westwood 021 557 731 

For Sale 

$399,000 

For Sale 

Price by Negotiaition 

18 Montague Street 

Hornby 

21 Clausen Avenue 

Leeston 

3 1 1 1 2 

Great opportunity for either first home buyers or investors to secure a double glazed, permanent 

material home on a quiet corner section. North facing, the living area and bedrooms are bathed in 

sun, and others extras such as the internal laundry, separate double garage, and a good size yard. 

View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1746 | Katie Harrison 021 135 0887 

When you need the best team... 

3 1 1 1 1 

This completed new 3 bedroom unit with a wonderful reserve outlook, located in the 

ever popular and growing Millbridge is definitely unbelievable buying. Leeston is a lovely 

community, just a 15 minute commute to either Rolleston or Lincoln. 

View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1726 | Natalie McLean 027 943 6413 

Caine Hopcroft 

027 330 1002 

Natalie McLean 

027 943 6413 

Katie Harrison 

021 135 0887 

Fergus Spain 

027 608 4768 

Kaye Isaacs 

027 686 6941 

Nyressa Vincent 

027 515 7045 

Rolleston Office Shop 13, Rolleston Square 03 347 4711 

. 

Richard Tait 

027 777 8080 

Ross Mitchell 

027 222 9495 

Mary Westwood 

021 557 731 

Shona Robb 

027 229 3657 

fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Selwyn Times: October 03, 2017

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