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Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Arthur’s Pass, Kirwee

Selwyn

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

course for mature drivers

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

refresher courses throughout the Selwyn District.

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

your place on the next course in your area.

For more information, contact Ngaire at the

Council on (03) 347 2901 or by email

roadsafety@selwyn.govt.nz

To book your place on the course, please contact Yvonne

or Deidre at Age Concern on (03) 366 0903 or Ngaire at

the Council (03) 347 2901.

www.selwyn.govt.nz

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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Local Views................. 17-19

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

Backyard Critters..........28

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

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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@

starmedia.kiwi

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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

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

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

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around investing that much in myself was a challenge

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I have had follow up appointments with Brenna to

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Evidence enough that my hearing was worse

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I am so happy. The clarity and crispness of sound

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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

approaches.

The motorway aims to halve

the travel time between Rolleston

and Christchurch from 30 to

about 15min.

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

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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

georgia.oconnor@

starmedia.kiwi

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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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

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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.

Mr Croy said the marshals did

an amazing job keeping people

safe and ensuring the event ran

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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

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of being the

patron of the

Limited Service

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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.

The attendees worked really

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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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

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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

Neufeld and teamed up with

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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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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.

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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.


“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

passion for building fondant

flowers, which she says finishes

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

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The school is asking where

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The school opened in 1868.

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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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Your Local Views

•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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are also maxi and mini so pretty much

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There are also some with sleeves and

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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

Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm

Osborne Park Pavilion

Glenroy Community

Centre Committee

Tue 17 Oct 7.30pm

Glenroy Community Hall

Glentunnel Township Committee

Mon 30 Oct 7.30pm

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

Mon 16 Oct 7.30pm

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

Tue 17 Oct 7.30pm

Prebbleton Community Cottage

Prebbleton Community

Cottage Committee

Tue 10 Oct 7.30pm


Prebbleton Public Hall

Society Inc.

Mon 9 Oct 7.30pm

Prebbleton Hall Supper Room

Prebbleton Reserve


Mon 16 Oct 7.30pm


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


Mon 16 Oct 7.30pm

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

Tue 3 Oct 7.30pm

Tawera Hall

Springston Community

Committee

Mon 16 Oct 7.30pm

Springston Hall

Springston Reserve Committee

Wed 18 Oct 7.30pm

Errol Tweedy Pavilion

Tai Tapu Community Association

Wed 4 Oct 7.30pm

Tai Tapu Library

Waihora Park Reserve

Committee

Tue 3 Oct 7.30pm

Waihora Bowling Club

Weedons Reserve Committee

Mon 9 Oct 7.30pm

Weedons Reserve Pavilion

Weedons Residents Committee

Tue 10 Oct 7.30pm

Weedons Domain

West Melton Reserve

Board Committee

Mon 16 Oct 7.30pm

West Melton Rugby Club

West Melton Residents

Committee

Wed 11 Oct 7.30pm

West Melton Community Hall

Whitecliffs Township &

Domain Committee

Mon 9 Oct 7.30pm

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

6

OCTOBER

SUNDAY

8

OCTOBER

SUNDAY

8

OCTOBER

SATURDAY

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OCTOBER

THURSDAY

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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

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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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second

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wicket taker

last season.

Round one fixtures (Saturday):

•Leeston-Southbridge v Cheviot, Leeston Park, 12.30pm.

•Southbrook v Weedons, Southbrook Domain, 12.30pm.

•Oxford v Sefton, Dudley Park, 12.30pm.

•South Malvern v Lincoln, Darfield Domain, 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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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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Ellesmere gets ready

for spring A&P show

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held on October 14.

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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

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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

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“We will be developing intellectual

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beginning behind the farm gate all the way

through to providing market access for our

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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

and really want to make their mark,” Mr

Schwarzenbach says.

“This centre will have a real impact

on Synlait’s future. The team will help

us launch new high-returning dairy

categories, bring new product options to

market and contribute to ever-improving

product quality.”

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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

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ANNUAL SALE of

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• 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

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Little attention is required during growing

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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

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During long day length in mid-summer

the plants produce a lot of top growth and

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The tubers prepare the plant for winter

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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 !

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

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attentive to detail

• Quotes the job, does the job

• Works with all budgets

Andrew Drewitt

Ph: 021 395 324

Email: ad_designs@hotmail.com

Trades & Services

LifestyLe

BLock

fencing

new fencing, post driving,

repairs, maintenence.

Quality workmanship

& advice.

Phone Allan 021 049 6151

allan@agrifencenz.com

Facebook: agrifencenz

SCOTT’S TREE

TRIMMING &

TOPPING

• 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

Trades & Services

Est

1979

Arthur’s

Roof & Property

Services

Ph: 03 347 2635

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

FREE QUOTES

Contact Udi Aale

Ph. 021 074 2075

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



SELWYN TIMES

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100

Excavations

• Driveways

• Car Parks

• Site Cleaning

• Demolition

• Farm Tracks

• Drain Cleaning

• Stump & Hedge

Removal

• Ashpalt Concrete

Trades & Services

digga hire

• 1.5t, 3t, 5t, 12t, 20t, 30t Excavators

• Loaders • Compactors • Tip Truck

Short & Long Term Hire

Flexible & Competitive Rates

0800 344 425

Cnr SH1 & Weedons Ross Rd, Rolleston

DECORATORS

Driveways

SWAINS KIWI KERB

DRIVEWAY

CONSTRUCTION

Free Measure & Quote

• Asphalt

• Driveways

• Kerb

Quality Workmanship -

Over 10 Years Experience

Wide range

oF TruckS

New Paint • Repaints

Wallpapering • Fences

Repairs • Feature Walls

Floor & Roof Painting

Spray Painting

Light Commercial

Restoring Timber

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury

www.andertondecorators.co.nz

www.facebook.com/andertondecorators

027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN

• Chipseal

• Chip

PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123

Mob 0274 325 457

• Tennis Courts &

Swimming Pools

• Chip Seal Driveways

• Diggers – 2 Ton

up to 20 Ton

• Excavators

• Bobcat & Drilling

• For Posthole &

Fence hole

For a Free Quote

on your next project

Phone Steve on 021 338 247

or 325 7922

Free

QuoTe

Trades & Services

PLUMBER

NEED A PLUMBER

Call us now for fast friendly service.

Get your problems sorted out

quick smart - on time!!

Phone for a

FREE

quote now.

Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380

• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways

• Auger Hole Drilling

• Land Clearing & Development

• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works

• Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker

Phone Mike: 027 272 8058 OR 03 324 4323 A/H

g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz

www.gmcontracting.co.nz

Garage Doors, Auto Openers,

EQC Quotes, Repairs and

Maintenance, One off Custom

Made Designs...

Showroom at

Larcombs Road and

Home Ideas Centre,

Mandeville Street

The genuine custom made

garage door professionals

EQC &

insuranCE

rEPairs

TyPEs of garagE doors:

Cedar Door, Glass & Acrylic doors, Flat Panel insulated range,

Pressed Panel Doors, Ribline doors, Tilt doors, Roller Doors,

flush mounted doors.

Proud to support your local community

Phone: 0800 661 366 • Fax: 03 347 8363

Factory: 276 Larcombs Road, R.D. 8 Weedons,

Christchurch

www.custommade.co.nz

Trades & Services

BUTCHER

SERVICE

Slaughter by mobile abattoir.

Please ring to book.

Watkins Home Kill

Processing

Beef, Pigs, Sheep,

Deer & Fish Smoking

Bacon, Ham and

small goods.

124 Burdons Rd, Burnham

Phone Tim 347 6693

ACE HIGH

PLUMBING

All Plumbing

Gasfitting

Drainlaying

Blocked Drains

Log Fires,

Wetbacks

Gas Hotwater

Phone

021 454 864

Trades & Services

Ride on mowing

Spring is here,

let me do the work

for you, free up your

time and get a

quality mow on your

lawn. I use top of the

range Walker and

Honda mowers plus

Sthil and Husqvana

equipment.

9020599AA

LAWNMOWING

FREE QUOTES

Ph or txt Patrick on

021 084 52952

topcutznz@gmail.com

CARPET & Vinyl

lAying

Repairs, uplifting,

relaying, restretching,

E mail jflattery@xtra.

co.nz

ph 0800 003 181

or 027 2407416

Trades & Services

CARPEnTER

HAnDyMAn

Small Job Specialists,

Carpentry, Repairs,

Decking & Maintenance,

40 years experience, no

job too small, Ph Warren

03 322-1103 or 027 697-

8541

COnCRETE CUTTing

Affordable Concrete

Cutting with Quality, and

removal work. Free quote.

No job to small. Phone 027

442-2219, Fax 359-6052

a/h 359- 4605

EARTHWORKS

EXCAVATiOn SERViCES

3.5 tonne digger & truck.

Geoff Jarvis 027 231 9463

informcontracting@gmail.

com

Bellamy’s

Furniture

Furniture made to

order and restoration

by tradesman with

35yrs experience.

PH Stephen

021 073 2624

lAnDSCAPing

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,

Decking, Fencing.

Kanga & small digger

services. Check out Squire

Landscaping on facebook.

FREE QUOTES. Ph

Arthur 347-8796, 027

220-7014 Edwin 027 220-

7154

MASOnRy

DAMAGED

MASONRY?? Rock and

Blocks Work Ltd for all

your brick, block and tile

laying needs. Friendly

service Licensed Building

Practitioner phone Devon

on 021 375-888 or 03 329-

5511

RJB PlUMBing

Renovations, New Houses,

Hot Water Cylinders,

Kitchens Bathroom

Upgrades, Laundries,

General Maintenance

Phone Mark 0278690026

SPiDER & Fly

COnTROl

Fully certified professional

service. Call Zero Pests

022 507 3787 or 03 595

0422

Tiling

Quality jobs done on time.

All aspects of tiling. Reg

Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027

334 4125

Tiling

SPlASHBACKS

Kitchen/bathroom/

laundry, incl mosaics, ph

027 334 4125

T.V. SERViCE

CEnTRE

Repairs, tvs, microwaves,

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

Garden, garage,

woodworking,

mechanical, engineering,

sawbenches, lathes, cash

buyer, ph 355-2045

Public Notices

Vehicles Wanted

CAR REMOVALS

$$CASH PAID$$

CARS, VANS, UTES

& 4X4 WANTED

NZ OWNED

AND

OPERATED

FOR

24 YEARS

We use world class vehicle

depollution systems

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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M-A

‘The

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

Selwyn

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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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

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• True turnkey package

• Beat the rent rap & get on the property ladder


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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

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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

pantry, open plan living plus a separate lounge and an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe

in the master bedroom what more could you possibly want?

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

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

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Homes by Parklane

“Standout Homes for an Outstanding Price”

Flemington, Lincoln

6 Craig Thompson Drive

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Wigram

2 Harvard Avenue

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm

Master Builders House of the Year 2017

Gold Reserve Award Winning Showhome

(03) 341 3000 or 029 201 2453

www.homesbyparklane.co.nz

Strategic Homes

Halswell

6 Derek Anderson Drive

Longhurst Estate

Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm

Ph (03) 963 8841 or 0274 359 333

www.strategichomes.co.nz

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

www.davidreidhomes.co.nz

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)

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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.

For independent advice on buying or

selling property, check out www.reaa.

govt.nz.

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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

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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

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027 943 6413

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021 135 0887

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027 608 4768

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027 686 6941

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027 515 7045

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027 777 8080

Ross Mitchell

027 222 9495

Mary Westwood

021 557 731

Shona Robb

027 229 3657

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