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WELCOME: A scarecrow of All Black Joe Moody was delivered to Broadfield School 

last week. (From left to right) – Principal Mike Molloy, Lincoln Challenge manager 

Simon Baylis, owner Ian Baylis, school board of trustees member Belinda McMillan and All 

Black Moody. 

PHOTO: GILBERT WEALLEANS 

Scary Joe the scarecrow 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

JOE MOODY is a scary bloke 

on the rugby field. 

And now the All Black prop 

has taken on a new sort of role 

– he’s become a scarecrow at 

Broadfield School. 

New take on top musical 

Ellesmere College steps into the 

fantasy world of steam punk 

Page 8 Page 19 

Moody becomes scarecrow 

No 9 at the school which is 

using them as a novel way 

to let the public know their 

150th jubilee celebrations is in 

March. 

He joins Flick the Fireman, 

Lieutenant Dan, Roger, Betsy 

and Trev Broadfield who are 

stationed outside the school. 

The school was treated to a 

special visit last week with the 

latest addition of the Moody 

scarecrow delivered by the real 

McCoy himself. 

•Turn to page 4 

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Illegal use 

of hydrant 

water in 

council 

spotlight 


THE DISTRICT council 

is working to tighten up its 

processes to stop unauthorised 

companies from illegally 

extracting water from fire 

hydrants. 

It is encouraging residents to 

email photos of companies taking 

water from fire hydrants so it can 

verify if it is stealing the water or 

not. 

Selwyn Times was made aware 

of the issue after a Rolleston 

resident, who did not want to be 

named, noticed companies with 

large water tankers taking water 

from nearby fire hydrants. 

Registered land developers use 

the water on their subdivision to 

comply with Environment Canterbury’s 

Air Regional Plan. 

The district council charges 

companies for water through the 

developers approaching its assets 

department and seeking authorisation. 

District council water services 

team leader Cinnil Thomas said 

all land developers working 

within the district council area 

are registered and are authorised 

to take water. 

•Turn to page 7

2 Wednesday November 22 2017 

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SELWYN TIMES 

FROM 

THE 

EDITOR’S 

DESK 

GOOD ON the district 

council for taking steps to stop 

companies illegally taking water 

from roadside hydrants (see 

page 1). 

An eagle eyed resident spotted 

such a thing and alerted the 

Selwyn Times last week, and she’s 

right on the button: Our precious 

water supply is being tapped into 

by some thirsty for more profit. 

Police continue to make inquiries 

into the brutal attack on a 

15-year-old in Rolleston – the 

one where his head was held 

under water while others chanted 

“drown him, drown him”. People 

have been interviewed and all 

police are saying at the moment is 

inquiries are continuing. 

All complaints have now been 

dropped against West Melton 

under-14.5 rugby coach Amanda 

Tomlinson who got into strife last 

season (see page 7). 

Commonsense has prevailed. 

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News 

Complaints dropped 

against junior rugby coach 

Police urge 

her to keep 

coaching 

• By Andrew King 

A WEST Melton rugby coach 

pulling the pin on helping 

out her club would be a “real 

shame,” a police officer said. 

The under-14.5s coach 

Amanda 

Tomlinson 

(left) was 

under 

investigation 

by police 

and the 

Canterbury 

Rugby 

Football Union after an 

altercation on the field with a 

Lincoln player in July. 

It was alleged she grabbed 

the player by his collar after he 

kicked someone from her team 

in the mouth during a match. 

Both investigations have been 

dropped due to the complaint 

being withdrawn. 

PRE-GAME: The West Melton under 15 rugby team, which was coached by Amanda 

Tomlinson, before the match where the incident happened. 

ON THE DOMAIN LINCOLN 3 MARCH 2018 

Ms Tomlinson said she won’t 

coach again after the incident 

and wouldn’t comment further 

when contacted on Thursday. 

Senior Sergeant Pete Stills told 

the Selwyn Times it would be a 

“real shame” if she let the incident 

take away from her incredible 

work in the community. 

“We think she should carry 

on. She is a valued member of 

the community and should 

continue to coach,” he said. 

“I would be sad to 

think she would not continue.” 

Ellesmere Rugby Union president 

Stuart Boon said he would 

not have a problem with her 

returning to coach. 

“The penalty has been served 

. . . she has had a long involvement 

with rugby and she is very 

good with the management side 

of things,” he said. 

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News 

Moody scarecrow joins group 

•From page 1 

It was made by 

Moody’s former club 

Lincoln, and sponsored 

with $1000 by Lincoln 

Challenge. 

Principal Mike 

Molloy said pupils were 

excited to have Moody 

visit with some wearing 

All Blacks and Lincoln 

tops. 

For the four months 

leading up to the jubilee 

the scarecrows will 

remain in the paddock 

on Shands Rd to 

promote the fete event. 

Businesses have 

got on board, either 

sponsoring a 

scarecrow at $1000 or 

delivering their own 

scarecrow to get behind 

the event. 

The fundraising will 

go towards a jubilee 

pavilion structure to 

be installed over the 

school’s netball court 

area. 

Last month the school 

sent out an email asking 

businesses to either 

supply or sponsor a 

scarecrow. 

It has quickly gained 

traction with the 

Christchurch Southern 

Motorway Stage 2 

project team being 

the first to sponsor a 

scarecrow worth 

$1000. 

Four more sponsors 

are likely. 

Other scarecrows have 

been made, donated by 

organisations including 

the Lincoln Volunteer 

Fire Brigade and the 

New Zealand Defence 

Force. 

The idea of the 

scarecrows first came to 

life when the school was 

planning a fete to be 

held as part of its school 

celebrations in March 

next year. 

“At the same time 

the scarecrows were 

developed by one of our 

board members who is a 

very creative designer,” 

Mr Molloy said. 

The original 

scarecrows Trev and 

Betsy, created by 

Belinda McMillan, have 

fast become celebrities 

in the community. 

It was suggested by 

another board member 

Paul Hill to create a 

scarecrow paddock and 

have them sponsored. 

“We believed that 

each business had their 

own story to tell and 

that the scarecrow 

gave them a vehicle 

to incorporate their 

persona, staff and 

business activities,” Mr 

Hill said. 

He said the children 

have loved getting to 

know members of the 

community 

The scarecrows now 

have Facebook pages, 

Instagram and the 

school often receives 

phone calls and emails 

asking about the 

display. 

“It has just taken off,” 

Mr Molloy said. 

•For more 

information or to take 

part in the project 

email scarecrows@ 

broadfield.co.nz or 

visit the Broadfield 

Scarecrows 

Facebook page 

NEW FRIENDS: Betsy and Trev Broadfield made 

by Broadfield School board of trustees member 

Belinda McMillan. 

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hospital after 

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TWO MEN had a lucky escape 

when their jet boat flipped and 

landed on a bank and became 

partially submerged on the 

Rakaia River on Saturday. 

The incident led to one man 

having to dig his way out from 

underneath the boat. 

Rakaia Volunteer Fire Station 

senior station officer Tyrone 

Burrowes said while the man was 

partially under the water he was 

able to breathe. 

“He was trapped but not life 

threatening,” he said. 

The other man was thrown out 

of the boat causing his leg to be 

pinned beneath the boat and the 

bank. 

It resulted in the second man 

receiving moderate injuries and 

he was taken to Ashburton Hospital 

for X-rays. 

Mr Burrowes said a mechanical 

failure was the cause for the jet 

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to the incident by a passerby. 

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News 

Meeting with Adams 

over son’s suspected suicide 


GREENDALE resident Geoff 

Booth will meet with Selwyn 

MP Amy Adams this week to 

discuss the death of his son and 

raise awareness of the mental 

health system. 

He will meet with Ms Adams 

to discuss his son Liam, 21, who 

died from a suspected suicide 

on October 2, days after he had 

been treated at Hillmorton 

Hospital. 

Liam’s body was found in 

Beckenham Park, close to where 

he lived. 

Mr Booth said he is hoping to 

show Ms Adams what is left for 

people who survive after there 

is suicide in the family and what 

sort of affect it has on them. 

“She is my local MP – she 

represents me in Parliament and 

I suppose she needs to be aware, 

but it is probably more Jacinda 

Ardern and the new Government. 

I need to get in their ear 

to be able to change the outcome 

to suicide,” he said. 

He has written to Ms Ardern 

and Minister of Health David 

Clark to raise awareness 

about the country’s mental 

health system. 

About three weeks before 

Liam’s death, he had threatened 

to harm himself at Halswell 

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and he was taken to Christchurch 

Hospital. 

He was discharged and 

continued receiving outpatient 

treatment at Hillmorton Hospital 

until the Friday before his 

death. 

Mr Booth has since told the 

Canterbury District Health 

Board that hospital staff had 

wrongly discharged Liam and 

taken his word he was not going 

to harm himself. 

Following Liam’s death, Mr 

Booth filed a complaint with the 

CDHB and is still waiting for a 

response. 

Mr Booth has since met with 

some of the CDHB’s key managers 

to ask what went wrong – 

but they were unable to tell him 

anything. 

He said things have been up 

and down for him since the 

death of his son. 

“Some days you win and some 

days you don’t. Some days it 

affects you more than others,” 

he said. 

Liam’s death has been referred 

to the coroner. 

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News 

‘Drown him’ case continues 

• By Andrew King 

POLICE APPEAR to be 

closing in the youths who 

chanted “drown him” 

during the brutal assault of 

a teenager. 

The 15-year-old victim 

was viciously attacked by 

a group in Rolleston after 

a fireworks display on 

November 4. 

They dragged him to a 

water race and held his 

head under water. Some in 

the group chanted “drown 

him”. 

The Selwyn Times has 

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Bid to stop illegal taking of water 

•From page 1 

Companies are charged 

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Extractions are detected 

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online systems. 

The district council will 

also use media campaigns 

to dissuade people from 

engaging in illegal extraction. 

But Mr Thomas said like 

other council areas, there 

are sporadic instances of 

unauthorised extraction of 

water in Selwyn. 

“The district council 

is working on a process 

framework for extraction 

of water by entities other 

than land developers,” she 

said. 

The Rolleston resident 

said if other people knew 

about the issue, residents 

can try and get these 

companies held to 

account. 

“Tankers can pull up and 

nobody notices them much 

and they skulk off with all 

our water we are paying 

for,” the resident said. 

She said it irked her 

tankers were pulling up 

and taking water with no 

restrictions and she often 

LAwyERS 

the victim. 

The four suspects are all 

teenagers. 

However, police are 

refusing to reveal where 

the investigation is at. 

On Monday, Detective 

Sergeant Joanne Parks 

said the investigation was 

“ongoing”. 

Many people have posted 

about the incident online, 

including friends of the 

victim, who believe they 

know who the attackers 

were, said the victim’s 

mother. 

A friend of the family 

posted a message on 

their behalf, which 

received more than 600 

reactions and a number of 

saw litres of water spilt over 

the ground. 

“I don’t want to see a 

tanker right next to my 

meter taking thousands of 

litres for free while I am 

paying for every litre I use,” 

the resident said. 

If residents see companies 

taking water, they 

can email water.services@ 

selwyn.govt.nz 

Meanwhile, there is no 

immediate need for mandatory 

water restrictions. 

However, the district 

council is asking residents 

to consider changing the 

comments offering support 

and condemning the 

attack. 

“It was amazing to see 

how many people came up 

to us,” she said. 

The victim is a talented 

sportsman, his mother, 

who did not want to be 

named, said. 

The attack appears 

to have been robberymotivated. 

After being dragged to 

the water race, he broke 

free of his attackers and 

ran off, collapsing close to 

his home. 

The 15-year-old spent 

the night in Christchurch 

Hospital. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Twisted tales of fantasy for college production 

FUN WILL meet fantasy as 

steam punk melds in Ellesmere 

College’s stage production of 

musical Into the Woods JR. 

The school will bring a new 

adaption of Stephen Sondheim’s 

and James Lapine’s Tony awardwinning 

musical of Into the 

Woods to life. 

The fairy tale-styled production 

will be staged at the school 

hall this week. 

Teachers, parents along with 

the school’s drama, music, art 

and technology departments 

have been hard at work to create 

the production. 

Rhythm and Dance Studio 

teacher Emma Dunlop has 

pitched in creating challenging 

movement sequences for the 

show. 

Administration support 

teacher Lindsay Cook said 

all of the cast have put in 

hours of work and the show 

features some brilliant cameo 

performances. 

“It is difficult for students to 

fit in rehearsals with sports, 

work and study but these young 

performers have come through,” 

he said. 

Some students have doubled 

up in roles as others have pulled 

out of the show while one student 

is rehearsing on crutches. 

“But the show will go on,” Mr 

Cook said. 

He said while the musical is 

MYSTICAL: Sam Righton (above) as Mr Wolf. Emma Johnson 

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Hunter Williams and Robert Stoliker. 

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starring Johnny Depp and Meryl 

Streep, there is plenty for adults 

and teenagers to enjoy in this 

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classical fictional characters 

from Cinderella and Little Red 

Riding Hood to Jack and the 

Beanstalk. 

But the tale is twisted 

with puppets, pop-up sets, and 

top hats in the show’s retelling 

of the classic Brothers Grimm 

fables. 

The production will be performed 

this Wednesday and 

Thursday. 

Tickets can be bought at the 

school office or door. 

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•Emma Johnson as baker 

•Olivia Sheean as witch 

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•Brie Arnold as Cinderella 

•Harvey Johnson as Jack/ 

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•Jodie Simmons as Jack’s 

mother/ensemble 

•Sam Righton as wolf and 

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•Robert Stoliker as 

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ensemble 

•Hunter Williams as 

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Elf The Musical JR is the first 

production to be staged by the 

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founding year at the school. 

It features a full year 9 cast 

with about 30 students performing 

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Teachers Martin Hannan, 

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have also made up the production 

team for the show. 

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“We thought it would be a fun 

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Ellesmere College has 

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leadership team for next 

year with Fylgia Romero 

taking the role as head 

girl. She spoke to year 13 

student and chief editor 

of the school’s magazine 

Nicole Ashby 

What made you decide to 

apply for head student? 

I have a real passion for leading 

which has arisen from being 

involved in leadership roles at my 

youth group outside of school. I 

was also really inspired by former 

head student Sam Bright’s speech 

as he showed that you don’t have 

to be super popular or academic 

to be great and a great leader. I 

am inspired to lead and I believe 

I am a natural leader and I can’t 

wait to use this to help younger 

people in the school. 

What are some things you 

want to implement at Ellesmere 

College? 

I want to put a real focus on 

equality and diversity and I believe 

the head student group next 

year is going to be great at this. I 

have previously been a part of the 

well being team and through this 

I have also gained a passion for 

promoting anti-bullying and believe 

that we should also promote 

equality for all differences not 

just in race. 

BIG PLANS: Ellesmere College’s head girl for next year Fylgia 

Romero plans to focus on equality and diversity in her new role. 

What qualities do you think a 

great leader needs? 

They should be passionate, 

which also branches to determination, 

patience, hard work and 

honesty. Also having the drive to 

help others. 

What qualities do you have 

that will make you a great leader 

of Ellesmere College? 

I am not afraid to cross lines 

and see the difference between 

morals and law and the fact that 

the law is not always right. I intend 

to look beyond what is right 

in front of me and work with that 

as well as passion to be the best 

leader I can be. 

What are some of your hobbies 

and passions? And how will 

these help influence your role as 

a head student? 

I am a part of youth group 

that has given me ample opportunities 

for public speaking 

as we travel around to other 

youth groups. It is important for 

a leader to speak in front of the 

public and address important 

topics. I have a real passion for 

music and like leadership you 

have to pour your whole heart 

into it. I believe you should pour 

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Where do you see yourself 

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SCHOOLS 

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LINCOLN HIGH School has 

named its new head students for 

next year. 

Petra Campbell and Gabriel 

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head girl and boy respectively, 

with Taylin Smith and Carlito 

Shalfoon as their deputies. 

The new student leadership 

team was named after the top 

eight applicants for the role were 

put through a three-month selection 

process. 

The top eight students created 

posters to advertise themselves 

around the school before they 

attended a “Head 2 Head” 

workshop to undertake problemsolving 

activities. 

They were then required to 

work alongside the school management 

team, the junior council 

and police to run the school’s 

Junior Black Light Dance. 

Assistant principal Kylie Wissel 

said it was an opportunity to 

observe how different applicants 

responded and interacted with 

junior students. 

The students then attended 

the Delta Community Support 

Trust’s disco evening, which 

aimed to help people experiencing 

personal hardship, disability, 

TOP OF CLASS: (Back left) – New head girl Petra Campbell, current head girl Libby Trevelyan, Fletcher Allan, Carlito Shalfoon, 

new head boy Gabriel Clarke and current head boy Regan Kay. (Middle) – Charlotte Hamilton, Beth Walsh, new deputy head 

girl Taylin Smith and Jean-Pierre Delport. (Front) – Current deputy head students Lucy Turner and Lincoln Roper. As parts of the 

selection process the head student applicants attended the Delta Community Support Trust’s disco evening. 

isolation or other disadvantages. 

Mrs Wissel said the environment 

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“Anybody can sit and bluff 

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The top eight students then 

performed a speech to year 9-12 

students about their vision for 

the school. The entire school, 

including students and staff, then 

voted for their preferred head 

students. 

Mrs Wissel said it was an 

eye-opening experience for the 

students to find out what being a 

head student was about and the 

expectations that come with it. 

“No selection process is ever 

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strong indication as to where our 

strengths are going to be,” she 

said. 

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Steven Henderson 

Giving up an international hairdressing 

CAPTIVATING LIFE: Steven Henderson once had an 

international hairdressing career working for worldrenowned 

company KMS Hair before he gave it all away to 

become a teacher. PHOTO: GILBERT WEALLEANS 

Ellesmere College teacher 

Steven Henderson spends 

his days teaching art and 

helping his students reach 

their full potential. But 

before he was a teacher, Mr 

Henderson led a successful 

career in the hairdressing 

industry. He spoke to 

Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

How did your career start out? 

I had a hairdressing salon here 

some years ago. So I started off 

as a hairdresser and I did hair 

and make-up for stylists on 

photoshoots before I won southern 

stylist and male stylist of the year 

for the Schwarzkopf professional 

hair expo awards in the 90s. I 

was asked to do a hairdressing 

symposium show in Auckland 

the very next week, which I did, 

and then I met an international 

distributing manager for 

international company KMS Hair. 

The next week, I was doing a show 

for 5000 people. The career I had 

as an artist and director started 

that way. 

When did you become involved 

in art? 

My career started off as a hairdresser 

but I started painting and 

doing art work. I always sold it 

in design stores with beautiful 

furniture in Canterbury. In hairdressing, 

I travelled all through 

South Africa, America, Australia 

and New Zealand. I was awarded 

international artist of the year 

in South Africa in the late 90s. I 

toured Australia with KMS Hair. 

I would always fly to Los Angeles 

normally or Sydney for photoshoots. 

I would fly there and they 

would have agency models. The 

$10,000-a-day girls. We would 

style them. And then a month 

later, I would be driving through 

Los Angeles and see my work on 

a billboard. While I was there, I 

came up with concepts for KMS. 

When I first got there, I told them 

you need to make a product called 

sea salt spray mixed with salt and 

silicon. I took them a product selling 

well in New Zealand; said this 

is popular down under but this is 

what is wrong with it. It became a 

No 1 seller. 

What was it like seeing your 

work on a billboard? 

For the first time it was surreal. 

In America, it was really interesting. 

I went to hairdressing symposium 

shows where there were 

thousands of people in the audience 

and I had to have security 

because Americans are fanatic and 

they all wanted to see the Kiwi. I 

got up and would show my work 

and images behind me with massive 

big screens. I remember one 

time hopping off the stage thinking 

‘I could just walk out with the 

crowd’ – typical Kiwi mentality. 

Then the crowd turned on me and 

pinned me against the stage and 

the security had to pull me out. I 

suddenly realised then the level of 

craziness the people were – how 

they instantly idolise you if you 

are from somewhere else or doing 

something interesting. I was one 

of the few hairdressers to have 

my work published in magazine 

American Salon. It was unheard of 

in New Zealand to get that. 

It must have been a crazy 

experience being swarmed by 

people? 

It was really weird. One of the 

weirdest moments was when I 

was with a girlfriend of mine in 

Christchurch. She worked for the 

company at KMS Hair. We were 

hanging out together and we were 

asked to go up to this suite. The 

man was a big distributor for KMS 

in America. He said come up to 

my room and have a few drinks. I 

was with this lady and said ‘sure I 

would love to’ being the Kiwi way. 

Then it became really weird and 

he was idolising me. I started to 

realise the profile I was starting to 

get in America. I got to do photoshoots 

with Elle magazine and 

Vogue magazine. 

Our pre-Christmas exhibition is once again an allwoman 

gathering of multi-media artists. Whimsical 

takes on personal themes, each of these artists 

serve us their ‘Signature Dish’. 

The exhibition runs for three weeks finishing 

18th of December, giving plenty of time to wrap a 

Christmas gift for someone very special. 

Lisa Grennell’s work is whimsical, much like a 

child’s imagination. Designed to make the viewer 

smile and think of their own childhood, 

whilst questioning contemporary society 

and its impact on the environment. ‘The 

Simple Life’ is inspiration for this new 

work. 

Blanche Fryer’s work for this exhibition 

has been inspired by the anthropomorphic 

interpretation of the inner life of fish. 

“We hear of horse whisperers, canine 

communicators, mammal channelling, 

but you never hear of a yarn with a fish, excepting 

if there is a hook on the end. It has been really 

enjoyable creating these characters and also 

playing with a few different glazes.” 

Jane Downes pieces ‘Dwell’, a continuation of her 

body of work ‘Shelter’. Designed almost completely 

for function and the upholding of cultural values, 

offering shelter, protection and observation. These 

works are also an exploration of form, pattern, 

scale and light, extending the work through the 

formation of shadows. 

Kara Burrowes explains her rationale – “I’m drawn 

to the layers and history of the urban environment; 

exposed walls, discarded objects. Often it’s the 

banal and mundane that sparks an idea, the 

concept of transforming something quite ordinary 

into something precious and alluring.” 

Blanche Fryer’s anthropomorphic interpretation 

of the inner life of fish. 

Amy Hoedemakers, “I used sketches from walking 

down the riverbed and words to begin with or 

as reference points. I wanted my work to have 

the feeling of looking into another world, of it 

stretching on, almost as though you could step into 

it but having an abstract quality at the same time. 

Predominantly I’m inspired by the natural world, 

painted in a mixture of sizes and formats in oils.” 

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I styled advertisements for 

those magazines and their 

billboards. 

It must have been huge for 

you having an influence in the 

fashion industry? 

I didn’t realise at the time. I just 

did it. That whole Kiwi mentality. 

It was not until I gave it all away 

because I wanted to. I loved it 

but then the passion disappeared. 

Because you are up against people, 

there is a lot of tall-poppy 

syndrome. 

Was that what made you 

decide you had enough? 

At times, I got glimpses of what 

it must be like to be a celebrity. 

Towards the end, I thought I 

am not sure I want this. I had 

always wanted to be a creative 

director globally. Finally, the job 

was offered to me heading up 

an agency for Sabre Corporation 

and I said no. 

How did you come to be a 

teacher at Ellesmere College? 

About 15 years ago, I became 

disheartened with the work I was 

doing. I had not lost the love of 

the craft, rather I became tired 

of dealing with the public. At 

that time, I had taken to producing 

art works as a creative 

outlet, at the time it was purely 

for me. An artist friend saw my 

work and talked me into a joint 

STYLE: One of the 

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the Schwarzkopf 

professional hair expo 

awards which named 

Steven Henderson 

southern stylist of the 

year. 

art exhibition. Reluctantly, I 

agreed and produced several 

works which sold. I felt like 

somewhat of a fraud as I did 

not have any training or, at that 

time, a degree in art. So began 

the journey of acquiring an arts 

degree. When I completed this, 

it seemed natural to me to gain 

a post-grad in secondary school 

education, which I did. Teaching 

came naturally. My first teaching 

job was in a small Northland 

school made up of predominately 

Maori students. My partner and 

I had moved to Northland from 

Christchurch to develop a 15 acre 

(6ha) water-front peninsular we 

had bought several years earlier. 

However, we did not love the far 

north, we missed Canterbury. 

Ellesmere College was near by 

and it was my intention to work 

part-time. After one year, because 

of vacancies, I had become fulltime 

teaching an array of subjects. 

Tell 

me about your 

love for gardening? 

We bought a heritage property, 

which was 150-years-old, which 

came with a very overgrown 

garden and so it has taken a lot 

of my time to try to bring that 

garden back; to reinvent it. The 

Ellesmere Garden Tour is coming 

up – it is the first time 

the house is being seen. It 

hasn’t ever been opened 

to the public. 

What is the name of 

the heritage property? 

Thornycroft in 

Brookside. Brookside is 

named after the Brooks 

family and it’s actually 

their original homestead. 

The earthquakes happened 

and we felt compelled 

to move back to 

Christchurch. My partner 

and I came back and our 

house was ruined in town. 

This house just happened 

to be for sale. We drove up 

the driveway and it was 

love at first site. 

Where did you grow up? 

I grew up in a small town 

called Ngongotaha (Bay 

of Plenty) with a family 

of nine brothers and four 

sisters and a solo mum. I 

went to a rugby school. Can 

you imagine me coming 

out of that. Creativity was 

hushed up. I came out of Western 

Heights High School. 

How did you cope? 

You were most certainly ostracised. 

As a young boy, my saviour 

was finding like-minded creative 

people. I never found it in my 

school, I was horribly bullied. As 

soon as I could leave I fled that 

high school. I left at 15 and went 

off to the big city and held down 

three jobs. One was a hairdressing 

apprenticeship at Blitz Hair 

Design. I worked at a nursery 

and I worked in a hotel lugging 

suitcases for Chinese tourists. I 

set up my first hairdressing salon 

in Rotorua called Ragged in the 

80s, which was incredibly successful. 

Then I went to Auckland 

before coming to Christchurch. 

How are you finding teaching 

at Ellesmere College? 

I teach some of the art programme. 

I teach tourism and 

my absolute all-time favourite – 

teaching those kids who struggle 

with their learning. 

What is the one lesson you 

pass onto your students? 

I was once asked what makes 

you so successful and I went, 

being able to laugh at it. Getting a 

laugh out of the day and not taking 

it too seriously. For those kids 

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teacher who can actually connect 

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You said: 

Perawai Hurunui – I agree 

that is so wrong and, yes, I hope 

they get their punishment but for 

those who are saying an eye for 

an eye, you guys are just as bad 

as the bullies. What is the lesson 

there if you give them the same 

treatment as what they gave that 

boy, you’re saying it’s okay to do 

that. 

Vanya Cheri – You know 

what . . . an eye for an eye I say. 

Will teach thugs a lesson and 

they will know how it felt for 

their victim. 

Hamish Middleton – If they 

are youth they should all get a 

minimum of six months home 

detention with curfews, non 

association with each other. 

Robyn Rodgers – Just 

unbelievably disgusting – name 

and shame. 

Suzi de Gouveia – Good. 

Now get them and teach them 

how they were wrong – obviously 

not been taught yet. 

Jenna Birchfield – What is 

wrong with some people. 

Ann Carey – I really hope you 

catch these thugs and name and 

shame them. It is not acceptable 

on any level. 

Terry Diane Kennedy – All 

they will get is a stern warning 

and told not to do it again. 

Margaret Colgan 

– Attempted murder comes to 

mind for what they should be 

charged with. 

Sally King – Good, now do 

something other than a smack on 

hand about it. Bunch of thugs – 

age makes no difference. 

Many species of moth 

Mike Bowie is 

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Resting LBAM with wings 

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MIGRATION: The light brown apple moth is an Australian 

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forewings with darker brown 

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Coalgate Volunteer Fire 

Brigade presentation of 

service awards including 

station officer Alister Brown 

25 year gold star 

Three year certificate 

James Kelly 

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Gary Reid 

Murray Smith 

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service 

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service 

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Andrew Feltell – 13 years 

service 

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service 

Greg Bluck – 15 years service 

Daryl Smith – 21 years 

service 

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Phillip Shaw – 47 years 

service 

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Alister Brown 

LSGC medal and clasps 

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Alister Brown – 1st clasp (21 

years) 

SSO Phillip Shaw – 4th clasp 

(42 years) 

FF (Ret) David Hynam - 14 

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Coster wins national title at Canty Show 

FORMER national 

representative shearer and 

multiple all-breeds champion 

Tony Coster reckoned he only 

shore in the New Zealand 

corriedale championship to get 

out of doing a job. 

But trading the job he says he 

would have otherwise been doing 

produced unexpected results 

for the now 50-year-old Rakaia 

veteran. He beat world champion 

John Kirkpatrick by more than a 

minute in a six-man final to win 

the Canterbury Show feature for 

a third time. 

“I’m on the committee, or at 

least I help run a few things,” he 

said. “If I hadn’t shorn I would 

have had a few jobs to do.” 

It was only his second competition 

this season, having made 

an appearance at Ashburton 

last month only because he was 

there with wife, Sheryl, who was 

“doing the points”. He reckons it’s 

his last dig on the competition 

board until the Methven show 

in March, probably only because 

the wife is again mastering the 

event’s complex scoring system. 

Shearing on stand six, which 

in the show pavilion brings the 

spectators as close to the stand 

as they possibly can without 

having to shear the sheep as well, 

Coster had it good, he said. “A 

FLEECED: Rakaia shearer Tony Coster won the New Zealand 

corriedale championships open title at the Canterbury Show 

for a third time. 

PHOTO: DOUG LAING, SSNZ 

good pen,” he said in a shearer’s 

assessment of sheep anyone with 

a swinging arm and a handpiece 

would like to peel away. 

Previously winning in 2007 

and 2013, Coster shore the dozen 

coarse wool sheep in 18min 

33.63sec, with Kirkpatrick finishing 

next in 19min 39.27sec. 

The time-points advantage, 

along with second-best combined 

board and pen points, was 

something no one else was able 

to overcome. Coster eventually 

claimed the win by a comfortable 

margin of almost five points 

from defending champion Nathan 

Stratford, of Invercargill. 

Kirkpatrick had to settle for 

third, and fourth was Mataura 

shearer Brett Roberts, who had 

the best combined points on the 

board and in the pens. 

Cutting back on the competitions 

hasn’t meant cutting back 

on the shearing for Coster, who 

also runs a courier van. He said 

he’d just come off the lambshear, 

and his fitness was “pretty good”. 

“It’s that you just don’t really 

have quite that confidence 

against the guys that are shearing 

competitions all the time,” he 

said, especially with world teams 

champions, Stratford and Kirkpatrick, 

having been in action on 

a weekly basis since the season 

started at the beginning of last 

month. 

Coster’s “retirement” simply 

means retreating from the same 

schedule. 

He didn’t enter the PGG 

Wrightson Wool National 

Circuit for first time in more 

than 20 years, during which he 

has won the series four times. 

“I think since even before PGG 

Wrightson became the sponsors,” 

he said, reflecting on his years in 

the series which ends with a final 

each year at the Golden Shears 

and which originated with the 

first presentation of the McSkimming 

Memorial Triple Crown in 

1973. 

Series leader Tory Pyper, of 

Winton, was unable to be at the 

Canterbury Show, but had already 

guaranteed a top-12 place 

for the March showdown after 

strong performances in heats 

at Alexandra (fine wool) and 

Waimate (strong wool). 

Top series and also probable 

finals-qualifying points went to 

Ringakaha Paewai, of Gore, and 

Ethan Pankhurst, of Masterton, 

who were first and second in 

the heats, which had 24 shearers 

chasing the Canterbury title. 

There was a significant upset 

in the blade shearing final with 

2010 New Zealand world championships 

representative Allen 

Gemmell, of North Canterbury, 

ending the run of Fairlie farmer 

Tony Dobbs, who had been unbeaten 

in the event since coming 

out of retirement from competition 

in 2013. Gemmell had won 

once previously, 17 years ago. 

South Island-based Chilean 

world championships 

representative, Luis Pincol, had 

his biggest win, after a string of 

minor-show triumphs. 

He took out the senior final 

by more than six points ahead 

of Taumarunui shearer Lionel 

Taumata, who was first to finish 

in a little over 14min for six 

sheep. 

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Rewi Alley celebrations 

Interested in attending the Rewi Alley Anniversary commemoration? 

On Saturday 2 December we are celebrating Rewi Alley’s 120th 

anniversary at the Rewi Alley memorial in Springfield at 2pm. 

Please advise attendee numbers by Friday 24 November to 

Bernadette.ryan@selwyn.govt.nz 

Kids’ Market coming to Rolleston! 

An exciting Kids’ Market is to be held on Sunday 3 December from 

10am–12pm at the Rolleston Community Centre. 

A huge variety of pre-loved treasures will be on offer for you to 

purchase. The event is free to attend. 

Or, if you’re interested in selling your pre-loved treasures, register 

on EventBrite at bit.ly/KidsMarket17 for your very own stall! Grab 

your unwanted toys, sports gear, books, your own hand-crafted 

masterpieces and make some pocket money in time for Christmas! 

Stalls for children 8–13 years, caregiver required. One stall per ticket, 

stalls only $5. Register before Friday 1 December. Please 

no food or drink to be sold. 

More information will be sent out to registered stall holders prior 

to the event. 

Selwyn District Council, Police and the Licenced premises across the district are participating in 

the Christmas/New Year annual drink drive campaign, encouraging everyone to sort a safe ride 

home before going out for a few drinks this summer. 

Drink driving puts everyone at risk of being injured or killed in a road crash that could have 

been avoided. 

In the Selwyn district between 2012 and 2016, there were over 150 crashes where alcohol was 

involved. These crashes resulted in eight fatalities and 40 people receiving serious injuries. In 

addition, many minor crashes resulted in people receiving injuries, as well as damage to vehicles 

and properties. 

In many cases when drivers are affected by alcohol, inappropriate speed and failure to wear a 

safety belt also contributes to the severity of the crash. Not surprisingly, these types of crashes 

occur between Friday evening and Sunday morning. 

This year’s campaign encourages drivers to think about sorting their ride home before going out. 

Safe options include organising a sober driver or using the courtesy van. We can all do our bit by 

discouraging friends from driving if they have been drinking. 

As part of the campaign, posters, coasters and bar mats will be distributed to hotels, taverns, sport 

clubs and other licenced premises in the Selwyn District in late November and early December. 

Selwyn District Council Road Safety Coordinator Ngaire Tinning commends the work done by 

local hotels and taverns to keep patrons safe. 

“Each year as part of our road safety campaign, we distribute free resources to licenced premises 

to encourage and support their host responsibility activities and we appreciate them coming on 

board with our promotion.” 

Senior Sergeant Pete Stills encourages everyone drinking alcohol when socialising to take 

advantage of the services offered by these local businesses. 

“Many responsible premises across the district offer courtesy vans, we recommend everyone to 

use these if they have not organised other safe means to get home,” says Senior Sergeant Stills. 

Although many people believe drink drivers are less likely to be stopped by police when they 

drive on rural back roads, this is not the case. Canterbury Police will be carrying out more random 

patrols on all Selwyn roads over the Christmas/New Year holiday season. The booze bus will be 

deployed in both rural and urban areas. 

This year’s campaign is a simple and effective message which we can all share and encourage 

others to do so too. 

ON THE 

ROADS 

On the roads this week 

Reseals will be carried out on McHugh Crescent, Stott Drive and Curve Road. 

Digout repairs will be carried out on Hororata Road. Shoulder works will be 

occurring on Dalethorpe Road. Ford reinstatement will be carried out on Essedon 

Ford Waireka Ford and Homebush Ford. 

Traffic controls will be operating. 

Stabilised seal repairs are occurring on Mitchells Road, Leaches Road, Sharlands Road and Ardlui 

Road. Please stop on request at these sites. 

Berm and footpath work will be occurring on Russel Street and Petticoat Lane. These footpaths will 

be closed. 

Kerb and channel works, footpath and KEA crossing construction will be occurring on Weedons Ross 

Road in West Melton. Traffic delays and minor detours may be in place during the construction period. 

Access to the local shopping centre, pre-school and primary school will be available at all times. These 

works are expected to last until early December. 

Selwyn sister city opportunities 

Selwyn District Council and the Malvern Community Board are 

encouraging residents to get involved in sister cities projects over 

the coming year. 

Selwyn has five international sister city relationships with 

opportunities for Selwyn residents to be involved in China, Japan, 

Indonesia and the USA. 

In September 2018 a group of residents from Selwyn, led by Mayor 

Sam Broughton, will visit Shandan at the time of the opening of the 

new Shandan Bailie Vocational College. The college will cater for 

2000 students from throughout China. 

A second sister city relationship Selwyn has is with the Japanese 

area of Akitakata, near Hiroshima. Sister City Committee Chair 

Allison Rosanowski says the relationship was originally with 

Takamiya, a beautiful rural area, which is now part of the larger 

Akitakata amalgamated council district. 

“In late September and early October, there’s a wonderful 

opportunity for Selwyn residents to join a Darfield High School 

group travelling to Akitakata,” she says. “Highlights include visiting 

the Peace Park at Hiroshima, the shrines on Miyajima Island, 

traditional houses and spend time exploring soya bean, rice and 

nashi pear farms. Part of the time will be spent in homestays.” 

In conjunction with the Akitakata visit, the group can travel to the 

Malvern Community Board’s sister city, Yebetsu, Japan. Yebetsu 

is located on the northern shores of Hokkaido, the northernmost 

island of Japan. 

From late August next year the Selwyn Sister City Committee is 

seeking volunteers to travel to Toraja in the highlands of Sulawesi, 

in Indonesia. “Selwyn is the first council in New Zealand to have a 

sister city relationship in Indonesia,” Mrs Rosanowski says. 

The fifth sister city is in Coventry, Rhode Island, USA. This is a 

picturesque historic area of the USA. 

All Selwyn sister city groups travel at their own expense and usually 

host incoming groups. Sister city trips give participants a different 

experience from tourist travel as there are opportunities to interact 

with local people. All trips are limited to adults aged 18 years and 

older. An information evening will be held in early 2018. 

To learn more about sister city opportunities or join the Sister City 

Committee, email Bernadette Ryan at Bernadette.Ryan@selwyn.govt.nz. 

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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SELWYN TIMES 


WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22 2017 25 

Notices 

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE 

Wednesday 22 November 

Hororata School 11.30am–1pm 

Greendale School 2.20–1.50pm 

Thursday 23 November 

Rolleston First Learners 

11–11.30am 

Faringdon, Shopping Centre 

11.40am–12.10pm 

ABC Rolleston 12.45–1.15pm 

Paradise for Little Angels 

1.30–2pm 

Edukids Faringdon 

2.15–2.45pm 

Monday 27 November 

Hororata Playcentre 9.30–10am 

Darfield Preschool & Nursery 

10.30–11am 

Springfield School 

12.30–1.30pm 

Sheffield Hall 2–2.30pm 

Tuesday 28 November 

Tai Tapu Monkeys and 

Munchkins 10–10.30am 

Whippersnappers Lincoln 

10.45–11.15am 

West Melton School 

12.45–1.30pm 

West Melton Learning Centre 

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. 

Malvern Community Board 

Mon 27 Nov 5pm 

Lake Coleridge Hall 

Is there an issue affecting your 

community that you want to 

bring to your Community Board’s 

attention and find out what we 

can do to help? See ‘Meetings’ 

above for information on our 

Public Forum. 

Property Committee 

Mon 4 Dec 3pm 

Selwyn Waihora Zone 

Committee 

Tue 5 Dec 2pm 

District Plan Review Committee 

Wed 6 Dec 9am 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee 

Wed 6 Dec 3pm 

LOCAL COMMITTEES & 

ASSOCIATIONS 

Broadfield District Community 

Centre Committee 

1.30–1.50pm 

West Melton Domain 2–2.30pm 

TEMPORARY ROAD 

CLOSURE FOR LEESTON 

CHRISTMAS PARADE 

High Street, Leeston (from 

Messines Street to Leeston and 

Lake Road) will be temporarily 

closed between 5–10.30pm on 

Friday 1 December. 

During the road closure, traffic 

will be requested to detour 

along the nearest alternative 

route. Any queries can be 

directed to Joanne Harkerss 

347 2800. 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

An application for an on 

license has been received 

from Canterbury Hospitality 

2017 Limited and Gangotri and 

Nanda Enterprises Limited. An 

application for the renewal of a 

club licence has been received 

from Southbridge Bowling Club. 

Objections for all are open 

until 5 December. For more 

information please visit www. 

selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices 

Tue 5 Dec 7.30pm, Broadfield 

District Community Centre 

Castle Hill Community Assn 

Thurs 30 Nov 5.30pm via Skype 

Coalgate Township Committee 

Tue 28 Nov 7.30pm 

Coalgate Fire Station 

Darfield Recreation & 

Community Centre Committee 

Mon 4 Dec 7.30pm 

Darfield Recreation Centre 

Doyleston Community 

Committee 

Wed 6 Dec 7.30pm 

Osborne Park Pavilion 

Ellesmere Business & 

Promotion Group 

Tue 21 November 7pm Leeston 

Library & Service Centre 

Guest speaker: Mayor Sam 

Broughton 

Glenroy Community 


Tue 21 Nov 7.30pm 

Glenroy Community Hall 

Glentunnel Community 



Glentunnel Community Centre 

Glentunnel Township Committee 

Mon 27 Nov 7.30pm 

Glentunnel Hall 

Greendale Recreation 

Reserve Committee 

Tue 5 Dec 8pm 

Greendale Pavilion 

Hororata Citizens Committee 

Tue 28 Nov 7.30pm, Hororata Hall 

Hororata Reserve 

Management Committee 

Wed 6 Dec 7.30pm, Hororata Hall 

Ladbrooks Community Hall 

Public Places Bylaw – Have your say 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 

Arts Project Funding 

Selwyn District Council’s 

Creative Communities Scheme 

is offering funding for arts 

projects. This fund is open 

to groups or individuals with 

community-based creative 

projects that promote arts or 

culture in Selwyn. 

Sport New Zealand Travel Fund 

Sport New Zealand Rural Travel 

Funding is available for Selwyn 

summer sport teams who need 

to travel to local competition 

games and are comprised of 

members aged 5–19 years 

(school competitions in school 

time are not eligible). 

Application forms and criteria 

information for both are 

available at www.selwyn. 

govt.nz or by contacting the 

scheme administrator, Stuart 

Westoby, on 347 2708 or 

stuart.westoby@selwyn.govt. 

nz. Applications for these 

funding rounds close Friday 24 

November 2017. 

Committee 

Fri 8 Dec 7.45pm, Ladbrooks Hall 

Leeston Community Committee 

Mon 4 Dec 7.30pm, Leeston 

Library Community Room 

Leeston Park Committee – AGM 

Mon 27 Nov 8pm 

Leeston Park Pavilion 

Prebbleton Community 

Association 


Prebbleton Community Cottage 

Rolleston Community Centre 

Management Committee 

Thurs 7 Dec 7pm 


Rolleston Residents Association 



Sheffield Recreation Reserve 

Committee – AGM 

Sat 2 Dec 9am 

Sheffield Reserve Pavilion 

Southbridge Advisory Committee 


Southbridge Hall Meeting Room 

Springfield Township Committee 

Tue 5 Dec 7.30pm, Tawera Hall 

Tai Tapu Community 

Association 

Wed 6 Dec 7.30pm, Tai Tapu Library 

Waihora Park Reserve 

Committee 

Tue 5 Dec 7.30pm 

Waihora Bowling Club 

West Melton Community 


Tue 28 Nov 7.30pm 

West Melton Community Centre 

You’ve got until Friday 1 December to send us your submissions on the Proposed Public Places Bylaw 

and Proposed Policy on Commercial Activities and Events in Public Places. 

The Council proposes to create a Public Places Bylaw to regulate activities in public places and a Policy 

on Commercial Activities and Events in Public Places. An increasing number of traders, particularly food 

carts and vans have been operating or seeking to operate on public land. 

The proposed Bylaw and Policy, submission forms and a statement of proposal are available at all Council 

service centres and libraries and on the Council’s website at www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay. You 

can make your submission online or by emailing submissions@selwyn.govt.nz. You can also post your 

submission and address it to: The Regulatory Manager, Selwyn District Council, Proposed Public Places 

Bylaw and Proposed Policy on Commercial Activities and Events in Public Places, P O Box 90, Rolleston. 

Selwyn Events 

SATURDAY 

25 

NOVEMBER 

SUNDAY 

26 

NOVEMBER 

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NOVEMBER 

SUNDAY 

26 

NOVEMBER 

MONDAY 

27 

NOVEMBER 

WEDNESDAY 

29 

NOVEMBER 

WED–FRI 

29–8 

NOV–DEC 

Garden Weeding Workshop 

Biological Husbandry Unit, Lincoln 

University, 10.30am–12.30pm 

A practical demonstration of hand tool 

usage for best weed management 

techniques and discussion. For 

information contact Julie 027 487 6019 

or go to www.canterburyorganic.org.nz. 

$20 per person. 

Ellesmere Historical 

Society’s Tour 

Meet at St Luke’s Anglican Church, 

1.30pm 

Tour the district looking at Middlerigg, 

Thornycroft and Ranginui homesteads, 

stopping in the village and visiting 

the library and then afternoon tea at 

St Lukes. All Welcome. Car sharing 

appreciated. For enquiries contact 

Wendy on 324 3171. 

A Learning Exchange 

Lincoln & Districts Community 

Care Building 1–6pm 

An afternoon of workshops hosted by 

Selwyn Timebank about dealing with 

depression, massaging, self-hypnosis, 

cooking skills and introduction to Reiki. 

Register at selwyntimebank@gmail.com 

Selwyn Motor Fest 

Helpet Park, Springston Rolleston 

Road, 10am 

An annual car show and family event. 

Sponsored by Jones Road Auto and 

other local businesses and organisations. 

Proceeds support our local heroes at St 

John. See Facebook page for details. 

‘Planning for the 

unexpected’ workshop 

Council offices, Rolleston, 

10am–12pm 

A workshop in business continuity 

planning for not-for-profits. Contact 

Lisa Larkin at lisa.larkin@selwyn.govt.nz 

to RSVP or for more information. 

Work and Income NZ 

Superannuation clinic 

Darfield Library 10am – 2pm 

Ken Stevens, a case manager from the 

Ministry of Social Development, will 

be answering questions on payments, 

entitlement, and other matters regarding 

superannuation. By appointment only. 

To book phone 03 961 9170. 

eCollections drop–in – 

Lynda.com 

Wed 29 Nov Leeston Library 

11am–12pm; Fri 1 Dec Rolleston 

Library 1.30–2.30pm; Wed 6 Dec 

Darfield Library 1–2pm; Fri 8 Dec 

Lincoln Library 2–3pm. 

Lynda.com offers courses on a range 

of skills taught by industry experts. 

Visit www.selwynlibraries.co.nz for 

more information. 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

(03) 347 2800 

Darfield call free 318 8338 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

SelwynDistrictCouncil

Proposed Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2 (CSM2) alignment 

New local road 

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Shop 

Selwyn Times 

Win 

& 

Givoni 

Ladies’ 

fashion 

instore 

now 

2 McMillan St, Darfield 

Ph. 03 318 8734 

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

Sat 9.30am-12.30pm 

Rolleston Village Pharmacy 

Turmeric Gummies 

$24.50 (usually $34.50) 

ONe 

Week 

ONly 

* 

Offer ends 28th 

November 

Phone (03) 347 4118 

Next to New World 

ON 

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LET’S GET 

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Spring is a great time to 

get out in the garden. 

Intelligro Landscape Supplies 

specialise in quality products 

designed to give your plants 

the best chance at growing 

successfully. 

Head down and see the 

team, they are ready to give 

you gardening advice and 

load your trailer up with 

gardening products. 

www.igro.co.nz | Phone 03 347 9415 


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Weedons Ross Road 

Main South Road (SH1) 

261 

Alston Road 

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES 

TO WIN A $2000 

SHOPPING SPREE 

Jones Road 

Manion Road 

Berketts Road 

Larcombs Road 

Justine Drive 

Curraghs Road 

If you are accessing Intelligro from Main South Road 

heading north, turn left at Weedons Ross Road and 

Manion Road is on your right-hand side just before 

the railway. 

If you are travelling from Christchurch, the best way 

to Intelligro is to turn right from Main South Road 

onto Curraghs Road, then left onto Manion Road just 

before the railway 

For more information, 

check out our website: 

www.igro.co.nz 

or visit our facebook page: 

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factory direct furnture 

Macrocarpa 1.4m long 3 door sideboard 

wAS $2,217 now $1374 

103 South St, Ashburton | Ph. 03 308 0417 

www.macrocraftfurniture.co.nz 

Robinsons Road 

Dawsons 

Road 

More Chances to Win! 

Enter every time you shop at any of these 

participating businesses 

Selwyn Auto 

ALL YOUR 

MOTORING NEEDS 

› WOF’s › Diagnostics 

› Repairs › Servicing 

› Batteries › Tyres 

› Motorbike WOF’s 

& Repairs 

› Courtesy Cars Available 

Phone 329 5841 

132 Leeston Road, Springston 

www.selwynauto.com 

office@selwynauto.com 

christmas is cOming 

14 road trip Stamps 

and tea towel for $20 

LincoLn Post shoP & Gifts 

Stationery & KiwibanK 

ph: 325 2254 9b Gerald St, Lincoln 7608 | Fax: 325 2269 

Opening hOurs: 8.30am–5.30pm. Sat: 9.00am–1.00pm 

SELWYN TIMES 

Promotion closes 

Sunday 3rd December 2017. 

Conditions apply. 

Proud to be exclusive Selwyn stockists 

of Ironman 4x4 4WD & touring gear 

See us for all your.. 

- Winches, ropes, straps 

..Recovery kits 

- Bull Bars, Snorkels, 

- Suspension Kits, Leaf & coil springs, 

- Exhausts, roof racks... 

- LED Light Racks 

- Camping gear and much more 

Jones Road Auto 

Phone 347 4020 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston 

www.jonesroadauto.co.nz 

Dessert Hours: 

Sun 

11am – 8pm 

Tue 

11am – 8pm 

Wed 

11am – 8pm 

Thurs, Fri & Sat 11am – 9pm 

Shop 5, New World 

Shopping Centre, Rolleston. 

Ph 03 260 0950 

Pop-up store now open in the Hub Hornby near the main entrance 

SALE! UP TO 70% OFF! 

823 Main South Road 

Templeton, Christchurch 

PH: 03 349 6241 

$7 

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Sunday Breakfast from 9am 

West Melton Village, Weedons Ross Road 

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Courtesy Van available 

SINCE 

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A REAL 

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WITH REAL 

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We buy all unwanted 

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64 Carmen Road, 

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Miami 3 Piece 

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is perfect if you are looking to 

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Ibiza 5 Piece 

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Carson 3 + 2 Seater Suite 

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Valencia 3 Piece Balcony Set 

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Vermont 3+2 Seater Suite 

Restrained and sophisticated, this suite flaunts a subtle mid-century modern design that will 

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Zen Barstools & Dining Chairs 

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This counter-height 

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your choice of fabric, 

choose from Grey or 

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*Minimum purchase $499. 

Finance offer expires 31st December 2017. 

See below for terms & conditions. 

Jackson Barstools 

With a strong polypropylene shell and oak 

coloured plywood legs, the Zen barstool is 

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Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm - 4pm 

Prebbleton 

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Versatile Homes and Buildings 


8 Craig Thompson Drive 

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Peter Ray Homes 

Prestons 

28 & 30 TeRito Street 

12pm to 4pm Tues to Sun 

Wigram Skies, Wigram 

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News 

Local 

News 

Now 

Twitter’s quake research role 


Student 

analysing 

emotional 

reactions 

• By Bridget Rutherford 

EARTHQUAKE-related Twitter 

posts are being analysed to 

provide a new way of gauging 

how people are coping, and 

whether they need more support. 

Lincoln University PhD student 

Prerita Gupta is developing 

a recognition algorithm to identify 

emotions based on keywords 

in tweets from 2010-2016. 

So far, she has collected more 

than 250,000 tweets as part of 

the research, which is expected 

to take up to two years. 

The Complex Systems, Big 

Data and Informatics Initiative 

student said people experiencing 

upheavals often turned to social 

media to express their feelings, 

especially Twitter. 

She decided to research how 

people reacted emotionally online 

when earthquakes struck. 

“I thought it would be interesting 

to know which emotions they 

RESEARCH: Lincoln University student Prerita Gupta is 

capturing earthquake emotion through Twitter research. 

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER 

have gone through and to know 

the trend of emotions when they 

feel minor or major disasters.” 

The algorithm gauges intense 

reactions from people, and how 

they are coping. An example is 

a tweet such as “Sharp lil jolt felt 

in this morning!!!. Forgot how 

much I hate them.’’ 

Ms Gupta said the tool could 

be used by psychologists as a 

new way of gauging emotional 

states. She said it could be used 

as a decision-making tool to 

understand the collective state of 

a group affected, and to provide 

them better support or assistance. 

The data had geographical 

locations, so they could see what 

area was impacted the most, she 

said. 

“This information is very 

useful for health providers in 

examining the relationship 

between emotions and the use 

of anti-depressant medicines, 

helpful for the Government to 

plan which affected area needs 

the maximum health benefit and 

for social welfare departments to 

understand the level of support 

they should provide to the 

affected party.” 

Ms Gupta said traditional 

approaches such as interviews or 

surveys may not be the best way 

to collect data, as it reminded 

people of the experience and 

could be traumatising. 

Analysing Twitter posts was 

non-intrusive, she said. 

The Ministry of Health is also 

investigating whether Facebook 

or Twitter posts about illnesses 

or symptoms could be tracked 

to see if there is a trend in a 

particular area. 

It was also looking at whether 

school absentees, employee 

sick leave, over-the-counter 

pharmacy sales, tissue sales or 

Healthline calls could be utilised 

in preventing the spread of 

illnesses. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Selwyn Motorfest and Family Fun Day 

Sunday 26th November, 10am-3pm 

Jones Road Auto 

Head to the Jones Road Auto Selwyn 

Motors and more on display 

A great day’s entertainment is on 

order for the inaugural Jones Road Auto 

Selwyn Motor Fest and Family Fun Day. 

Hours of planning and work have gone 

into making this a great day out and 

there will be something for everyone in 

the family, especially motor enthusiasts. 

Covering 30 hectares, the Jones Road 

Auto Selwyn Motor Fest and Family Fun 

Day will be a huge affair with hundreds 

of cars, trucks, motorcycles, motors, 

tractors, steam engines and interesting 

displays, as well as market and food stalls. 

The first of its kind for the district, this 

event has attracted considerable interest 

with over 200 show vehicles registered so 

far. Motor vehicles on display will range 

from a 1914 Model T to late model cars 

like a 2014 Corvette and 2017 Lotus 7. 

The Ellesmere Vintage Club, Vintage 

Speedway and RATEC Motorsport will 

be there, while the Canterbury Mustang 

Club are making this day an official club 

event. 

“The grounds look fantastic with the 

grass cut and baled for seating. There’ll 

be something for everyone with a great 

show of motor vehicles and wide variety 

of stalls and entertainment throughout 

CRIDGE SEEDS LTD 

Doyleston 

Canterbury 

www.cridgeseeds.co.nz 

the day,” says Selwyn District Councillor 

Craig Watson who is on the organising 

committee. 

Craig says the event will be a fete 

with a motor focus, cool activities and 

displays. Local emergency services 

including St John ambulances; vintage 

and car clubs; rally cars; the New 

Zealand Trucking Association; the 

Selwyn District Council; Residents’ 

Association; Selwyn Parenting 

Network; and other community 

groups will be present. There will be 

plenty for the children too, with a 

Bunnings Warehouse construction 

display, bouncy castles, face painting, 

pony rides, steam engine rides and 

more. 

Thirty plus market stalls will 

offer something for everyone, from 

motoring paraphernalia to children’s 

clothing and Tupperware, with an 

additional 15 food stalls and four 

coffee vendors providing a range of 

cuisine. 

Relax and listen to the music of 

Shed 24 and Lee Martin after strolling 

around the exhibits and motors on 

display. 

Ph. 03 324 3951 

or Stu 0274 323 834 

or Aaron 0226 089 251 

0800 4seeds (473 337) 

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW 

Supporting St John 

The Selwyn Central St John branch has 

responsibility for raising $150,000 towards 

their local operation. All money from the 

Jones Road Auto Selwyn Motor Fest and 

Family Fun Day will go to supporting 

the Leeston and Rolleston stations, 

ambulances and vital services offered by 

St John throughout a district that covers a 

considerable geographic area. 

Local business 

supports local 

community 

When Nigel and Lisa Fleck heard about 

plans for a motor fest they were keen to 

get involved, leading to Jones Road Auto 

becoming major sponsor for the event. 

With a shared interest in cars and both 

Nigel and Lisa driving their own classic cars, 

the idea of holding a family oriented motor 

fest in Selwyn appealed, especially as it is a 

fundraiser for St John. 

“With it being a family event and fundraiser 

for such a good cause, it was important for us 

to be involved,” says Lisa who with Nigel own 

and operate Jones Road Auto and Selwyn 

Auto. 

“Participation in this event allows us to give 

something back to the community especially 

when St John helps so many people.” 

You will be able to chat to the team from 

Jones Road Auto and Selwyn Auto at the 


Family Fun Day. 

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Selwyn Motorfest and Family Fun Day 

Sunday 26th November, 10am-3pm 

Jones Road 

Auto 

Motor Fest & Family Fun Day this Sunday 

Initiated by John Winchester and other 

local motoring enthusiasts, there has been 

tremendous support for the inaugural 


Family Fun Day. 

The help of many individuals and 

businesses contributing time, goods 

or financial backing, the participation 

of exhibitors, and the great assistance 

provided by the Lions Club and Lincoln 

Rotary who will assist with event and traffic 

management, have made this day possible. 

A community coming together 

Getting to the event 

Such support reflects the strong Selwyn 

community and recognises the critical role 

St John plays in the district. 

“With the public’s participation, this 

will be a superb day,” says Selwyn District 

Councillor, Craig Watson. 

The organisers would like to thank 

everyone who has played or will play 

a part in making the Jones Road Auto 

Selwyn Motor Fest a successful fundraiser 

for St John and exceptional and enjoyable 

community event. 

The Jones Road Auto Selwyn Motor 

Fest and Family Fun Day will be held this 

Sunday, 26 November, between 10am 

and 3pm in Rolleston, opposite Rolleston 

College. 

EXHIBITOR ENTRY: Access to the 

grounds is from the Lincoln Rolleston 

Road – $20 per show vehicle registered on 

the day. 

PUBLIC ENTRY: Access to the grounds 

is from the Springston Rolleston Road – 

Adults $5, Children $2, Families $10. 

For more information or to register 

your vehicle email: selwynmotorfest@ 

gmail.com or call Craig Watson on 027 

807 2097. 

The day’s 

programme 

Itinerary for the day: 

7.30am: 

9.00am: 

Vendor gates open 

Show vehicle gate opens 

(Lincoln Rolleston Road) 

10.00am: Public gate opens 

(Springston Rolleston Road) 

12 noon: Auction begins 

2.15pm: Prize giving 

3.00pm: Motor fest closes 

Those attending the Jones Road Auto 

Selwyn Motor Fest and Family Fun Day 

will have the opportunity to vote for their 

favourite car on the day with formal judging 

occurring between 12 noon and 2pm. 

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MASON’S DRAPERY 

Shop 5 / 2 McMillan St, Darfield 

SELWYN TIMES 

We have 

moved! 

New location for 

After close to 10 years in the same location, 

the well-known Mason’s Drapery in Darfield 

has moved into brand new premises, just 

around the corner. 

Mason’s Drapery still has their wonderful 

range of products, including ladieswear, 

menswear, childrenswear, babywear, 

haberdashery, children’s toys, underwear, a 

small amount of footwear and more. 

On the racks, you will find the popular 

quality fashion that Mason’s Drapery is 

known for; Vassalli, Vivid, Marco Polo and 

Givoni. There is a great selection of women’s 

tops, dresses, skirts, shorts and ¾ pants; 

men’s brushed cotton shirts; Aertex shirts for 

men and women; and Kirwee school summer 

dresses, culottes and winter pinafores. You 

will also find a selection of knitwear in-store, 

including merino garments for adults. 

Their range of girls’ and boys’ clothing 

goes up to five years and they have soft toys 

such as the favourite cute Darfield toy lamb. 

Accessories for children, men and ladies are 

also available, with a great range of ladies 

hosiery, a selection of socks and items such 

as sunhats. 

The nice new wool stand is overflowing with 

a superb range of colours of Woolly, Windsor, 

Royal and Shepherd brands that come in 

ELITE CRAFTS & PRODUCTS LIMITED 

North Canterbury 

www.elitecrafts.co.nz 

Wholesalers of YKK zips, John James sewing and machine needles, Coats Drima overlocking thread, 

Pony knitting needles and accessories, New Zealand made bias binding, elastic, general haberdashery, 

Diamond Dotz®, tapestries and tapestry kits. 

We wish Mason’s Drapery (Rosalie) all the best and every success in her recent relocation 

Apparel Distribution New Zealand 

McCauls are proud to support 

Rosalie and the team at 

Masons Drapery 

www.mccaul.co.nz 

At Leech & Partners our 

philosophy is simple: 

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business at every stage. 

With Leech & Partners 

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Adding value, together. 

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Level 1, 161 Burnett Street 

PO Box 180, Ashburton 7740 

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MASON’S DRAPERY 

Shop 5 / 2 McMillan St, Darfield 

We have 

moved! 

Mason’s Drapery 

double knit, 4ply and 3ply thicknesses. 

A small variety of sewing fabrics is available 

for the sewers out there, along with sewing 

supplies like zips and cottons. 

Mason’s Drapery is an official stockist of 

Rawleigh’s products and Colloidal Silver, as 

well as being agents for Maxwell Drycleaners 

so if needing garments dry cleaned, simply 

pop them into the store. 

If looking for something in particular and 

having trouble finding it, it is worth calling 

into Mason’s Drapery where Rosalie will go 

the extra mile to track down that favoured 

item. 

“If we haven’t got what a customer wants, 

we’ll do our very best to get it for them,” 

advises Rosalie. 

If buying a gift for someone special, just let 

Rosalie and the team know so they can giftwrap 

it for you. 

Mason’s Drapery is now located at unit 5, 

2 McMillan Street, in Horndon Mews just 

around the corner and across the road from 

their old Darfield location. The store is open 

9am until 5pm weekdays, and 9.30am until 

12.30pm on Saturdays. 

For more information or if you are 

looking for a special item, give Rosalie a 

call on 03 318 8734. 

Opening 

Special 

The team at 

Vassalli would like 

to wish Rosalie 

and Masons 

Drapery a big 

congratulations 

on the relocation 

of her wonderful 

business. 

Exciting times 

ahead in a lovely 

new space! 

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all givoni ladies 

nightwear 

Until Sunday 26th november 

2 McMillan St, Darfield 

Ph. 03 318 8734 

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

Sat 9.30am-12.30pm

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HOME PROFESSIONALS 

Splendidly unique furnishings in Rolleston 

A diversified retail precinct is emerging 

in Rolleston with boutique quality products 

and services like Nevara Fine Interiors, 

which recently opened at South Point in 

Faringdon. 

Owned and operated by international 

interior designer, Barbara Pritchard, 

Nevara Fine Interiors opened its doors 

just four weeks ago and already a stream 

of people have been popping in to discover 

the interesting and unique quality furniture 

and furnishing accessories available in 

store. 

After forty years living and working 

overseas in countries such as Korea, 

Thailand, Hong Kong and Hawaii, Barbara 

and her husband recently moved back to 

New Zealand, settling in Rolleston. 

During her time abroad, Barbara became 

interested in interior design and was taken 

under the wing of a world leading designer 

who trained her in the finer points of home 

décor. 

When Barbara moved to Hawaii, she 

set up a business as an interior designer 

and home furnishings store. Her clientele 

included many rich and famous people 

while the work she carried out was diverse 

in terms of style and project budget. 

On many occasions, it involved totally 

remodelling a home, taking it right back to 

the frame then rebuilding it to suit the 

client’s needs, wishes and budget. 

On returning to New Zealand, Barbara 

missed the active life of running a 

successful business so earlier this year she 

decided to open Nevara Fine Interiors, a 

boutique store where almost everything is 

one of a kind. 

SELWYN TIMES 

Barbara has amassed a diverse and 

appealing range of local and imported 

items which set Nevara Fine Interiors apart 

from other stores, providing the people of 

Selwyn and beyond with unique items that 

would be hard to find elsewhere. 

In store there is currently a wonderful 

selection of table lamps, accent pieces 

including altar tables, coffee and end tables, 

occasional chairs, giant pots, cushions, art, 

handmade jewellery and other interesting 

artefacts. Particular items of interest include 

a beautiful day bed, bronze frog drums, and 

some really unique antique pieces such as 

jade, horses, fishes and elephants including 

a Chinese ginger jar that dates back around 

125 years old. 

For Christmas, Barbara goes all out and 

is promising a great range of decorations 

for sale, including delightful elves she 

personally makes by hand. Standing 40cm 

tall, these elves are individual making them 

an especially charming decoration or gift 

for someone who just loves Christmas. 

Barbara is also available as an Interior 

Designer if you require assistance in 

designing the furnishings for your home or 

commercial premises. 

Nevara Fine Interiors can be found in 

the South Point shopping centre at 3/51 

Faringdon Boulevard, in the Faringdon 

one subdivision, east of Rolleston. Just 

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Flowers & gifts for Christmas 

Flowers are the perfect gift with an 

appealing Christmas arrangement ideal for 

someone who has everything. 

Organising floral arrangements for your 

home, festive table or special person, is easy 

at Rolleston Florist & Gifts; eliminating 

the need to travel into the city. They have 

arrangements ready to go or can make one 

up in the flowers and colours you prefer. 

They will create a festive arrangement or 

table piece to match your decorations, even 

using your own vase. 

There are also pre-made Christmas 

table arrangements in-store, bouquets 

and loose flowers, in a selection of colours 

including Christmas lillies, gerberas and 

roses. They have gift wrapped plants too, 

like Phalaenopsis orchids and other nice 

indoor plants that offer the benefit of giving 

lasting flowers. All are sure to be enjoyed by 

someone you wish to spoil. 

Rolleston Florist & Gifts is a one-stop 

shop for flowers and gifts. The ladies can 

do almost anything with flowers, whether 

a beautiful bouquet, corsage, wedding 

flowers, spray for a funeral, or other 

occasion. 

In store, there is an amazing selection of 

Christmas gift ideas from garden ornaments 

and novelty garden pots to perfumed soap 

and moisturising creams including quality 

lavender products, candles, boutique 

gourmet cheese board gift packs, cushions, 

vases, platters, jugs, plates, tea towels, 

picture frames, wall hangings, lamps, baby 

gift items, a small selection of interesting 

items for men (like Route 66 clocks and 

copper ornaments), and more. Watch out 

for the delightful jewellery boxes that are 

arriving any day now. 

A specialty of Rolleston Florist & Gifts 

is their gift packs that make Christmas 

shopping so much easier. There are gourmet 

titbits and chocolate to add to a gift basket 

and they will happily make up a basket 

around your choice of items, which might 

include flowers. If seeking Christmas cards 

or decorations that are a little different, 

they can help with this too. 

If you find it hard to make a choice you 

can always purchase a gift voucher and 

let the recipient choose for themselves at 

Rolleston Florist & Gifts. 

Rolleston Florist & Gifts can sort out your 

Teleflora, arranging delivery anywhere in 

New Zealand or overseas. They regularly 

deliver around Rolleston, the wider Selwyn 

district and into town as well as to hospitals, 

ensuring an arrangement fits with the 

institution’s policies. 

You will be spoilt with free Christmas 

gift wrapping in store and they are only too 

happy to pretty up or wrap other gifts you 

might have (for a small fee). 

If wanting the ladies to prepare a special 

Christmas arrangement for your table, call 

soon so they have the flowers you desire 

and can complete your order by the day. 

Rolleston Florist & Gifts is open 

weekdays 9am-5pm; Saturdays 10am- 

2pm; and Sundays until Christmas, from 

10am-2pm. To place an order, phone 03 

347 1068 or call into shop 15, Rolleston 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Electrify your 

home for summer 

Alfresco dining is now on the agenda as the warmer 

weather steers us outside to enjoy the evenings, 

something that is enhanced when intimate lighting is 

strategically placed around the garden. 

Outdoor lighting makes entertaining and 

barbecuing much easier while also making 

the yard more negotiable. 

While a task for the professionals, 

installing outdoor lighting can be easily 

achieved when the expert electricians at 

Laser Electrical are on hand. They have 

the knowledge and skill to advise you on 

the latest in lighting trends as well as what 

would work best in your garden setting. 

Whether it is mood lighting, practical 

spot lights or lighting for a spa pool, making 

your garden safer, or advising in relation 

to lighting regulations such as lighting 

permitted in the West Melton that is near 

the Observatory, Laser Electrical can assist. 

Over summer, it can also get unpleasantly 

hot indoors. If you have no way of cooling 

the house Laser Electrical can help with 

this too, installing a heat pump that will 

work as an air conditioner during warmer 

Need a Professional 

periods; advising you on the most suitable 

model and size for your particular home. 

Laser Electrical are heating and lighting 

experts so while they are sorting out your 

outdoor lighting needs or popping in a heat 

pump, you might consult them about your 

lighting needs such as converting to LEDs 

which offer brighter light while using less 

power. 

The team of Laser Electrical professionals 

will be on the job promptly, carrying out all 

the electrical work you need done whether 

an older home or new house build. 

One of the first ports of call when building, 

they will work with you to produce a plan 

of the electrical and lighting installations 

for your new home, incorporating the latest 

technological trends according to what you 

would like to have. This might include 

clever lighting placement, a home theatre 

system and multi-room audio system, 


Electrician? 

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The people at Laser Electrical will listen 

to you and give you sound and up-todate 

advice on all lighting and heating 

needs whether for a home or business. 

You can relax, knowing you have skilled 

tradespeople on the job, taking care of all 

aspects of the electrical job. 

Laser Electrical is a locally owned and 

operated company while also part of a 

leading New Zealand-wide Laser operation, 

giving access to further knowledge and 

experience as well as a wide range of quality 

electrical products. 

You will find Laser Electrical in the 

landmark building on the Izone side 

of Rolleston (sitting beside the railway 

line), and you can connect with them 

by phoning 0800LASER4U, emailing 

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Laser Electrical are open Monday- 

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Increased water storage 

& pumping capacity 

With the dry conditions typical on the 

Canterbury Plains over summer, water 

becomes a precious commodity especially 

when there are watering restrictions and 

many on lifestyle blocks and tracts of land 

face the prospect of running out of water. 

Low or no water concerns can be alleviated 

by increasing the household or farm’s water 

storage and pumping capacity. Experts in 

the field, Pumps & Filters can advise you on 

what is best for your property, then supply 

and install the tanks and apparatus needed 

to ‘beef up’ your water supply system. 

Pumps & Filters have just launched a new 

range of solar powered bore pumps and 

offer a complete package deal that includes 

the bore pump, motor, controls and solar 

powered panel, along with installation. 

These solar powered systems complement 

their wide range of water storage and 

pumping products and services. 

They design, manufacture, install, 

maintain and repair pumps and filters, 

taking care of any part of a business or 

household’s water needs whether it is a 

small unit or a heavy duty pumping system 

for a business, farm or lifestyle block. 

If increasing water storage capacity is a 

priority, Pumps & Filters can supply and 

install tanks from 425 to 30,000 litres (in a 

range of colours) with full installation tank 

pads that meet manufacturer specifications. 

“We recommend 25,000 or 30,000 litre 

tanks for lifestyle blocks. A tank around 

this size will give an average family around 

five to six weeks back-up water storage,” 

says Jason Marshall, Branch Manager of 

Pumps & Filters Ltd. 

Pumps & Filters offer a turnkey package. 

This includes drilling water bores, supplying 

and installing bore pumps and storage 

tanks, and supplying house pumps. They 

also install water filtration and purification 

systems such as PH neutralisers, water 

softeners, UV and reverse osmosis and test 

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If needing a new pump on an existing 

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system that will boost your water supply. 

They also carry energy saving pumps. 

Pumps & Filters service residential, 

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This local company with local people 

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Pumps & Filters are open 8am-5pm, 

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Increased water storage 

& pumping capacity 

With the dry conditions typical on the 

Canterbury Plains over summer, water 

becomes a precious commodity especially 

when there are watering restrictions and 

many on lifestyle blocks and tracts of land 

face the prospect of running out of water. 

Low or no water concerns can be alleviated 

by increasing the household or farm’s water 

storage and pumping capacity. Experts in 

the field, Pumps & Filters can advise you on 

what is best for your property, then supply 

and install the tanks and apparatus needed 

to ‘beef up’ your water supply system. 

Pumps & Filters have just launched a new 

range of solar powered bore pumps and 

offer a complete package deal that includes 

the bore pump, motor, controls and solar 

powered panel, along with installation. 

These solar powered systems complement 

their wide range of water storage and 

pumping products and services. 

They design, manufacture, install, 

maintain and repair pumps and filters, 

taking care of any part of a business or 

household’s water needs whether it is a 

small unit or a heavy duty pumping system 

for a business, farm or lifestyle block. 

If increasing water storage capacity is a 

priority, Pumps & Filters can supply and 

install tanks from 425 to 30,000 litres (in a 

range of colours) with full installation tank 

pads that meet manufacturer specifications. 

“We recommend 25,000 or 30,000 litre 

tanks for lifestyle blocks. A tank around 

this size will give an average family around 

five to six weeks back-up water storage,” 

says Jason Marshall, Branch Manager of 

Pumps & Filters Ltd. 

Pumps & Filters offer a turnkey package. 

This includes drilling water bores, supplying 

and installing bore pumps and storage 

tanks, and supplying house pumps. They 

also install water filtration and purification 

systems such as PH neutralisers, water 

softeners, UV and reverse osmosis and test 

water. 

If needing a new pump on an existing 

tank, Pumps & Filters can help with this too, 

providing the latest variable speed pressure 

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They also carry energy saving pumps. 

Pumps & Filters service residential, 

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This local company with local people 

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Call 03 423 1925 or 0800 478 633 (they 

have an after-hours service), or email 

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their webpage www.pumps-filters.co.nz. 

Pumps & Filters are open 8am-5pm, 

Monday to Friday at 857 Halswell 

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE 

SELWYN TIMES 

Farmers reminded to 

watch irrigator aim 

With irrigation season underway, 

Environment Canterbury is reminding 

irrigators to be aware of where their water 

is going and irrigate the grass, not the road. 

Environment Canterbury principal 

resource management advisor Richard 

Purdon said several complaints have 

already been received so irrigators need to 

adjust their aim. 

“Irrigation onto roads, particularly gravel 

roads, is not only a waste of water but also 

has the potential to create safety issues for 

motorists. 

“It is the surprise element and the force of 

the water that could easily startle a motorist, 

it is especially dangerous for those on 

motorcycles. Our staff have been receiving 

an increasing number of calls, especially in 

our Ashburton office, and our locally based 

water zone officers will be responding to 

these on a case-by-case basis,” Mr Purdon 

said. 

Irrigation consent holders are responsible 

for the use of water that is applied to their 

properties, he said. 

“Resource consent conditions authorise 

the use of water to a consented piece of land, 

not to run to waste. While we understand it 

can be difficult on windy days, it is still a 

breach of their consent. 

“Irrigation system operators must 

monitor the use of their water and 

equipment to make sure the water is used 

in the way that was authorised and not 

wasted.” 

Irrigation New Zealand chief executive 

Andrew Curtis said the two main culprits 

for water going over-boundary were the 

end guns on pivot irrigators and travelling 

irrigators set up too close to roads. 

“Watering onto roads creates a significant 

safety hazard, so it’s really important for 

irrigators to ensure they water within their 

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“My advice is to ensure end guns are 

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checked. When you set up your travelling 

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from the road,” he said. 

“Aside from the safety issue, people don’t 

like seeing water being wasted by being 

sprayed onto roads. Farmers who irrigate 

do so under strict regulatory regimes so it’s 

important they justify their use of water by 

being efficient and responsible with it.” 

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE 

Plenty for families to enjoy 

at annual A&P show 

The annual Courtenay A&P Show is set 

to showcase the best of the Selwyn District’s 

rural productivity this Friday and Saturday, 

November 24-25, and will be the 142nd 

year for the popular event. 

Every year, the Courtenay A&P 

Association’s president chooses the theme 

for the show, and for 2017 president Ashley 

Seaton has chosen ‘sustainable farming’, 

with all the exhibitors in the big marquee 

displaying products representing this 

theme. 

Visitors will see the latest in farm 

equipment and machinery on show at the 

trade sites. 

The stock, and grain and seed 

competitions will again be fierce as farmers 

hope their entries will get the nod from the 

judges in reward for all their hard work. 

Those that have entered the produce, 

baking, handcrafts and photography 

competitions will also be hoping for good 

results in their class, with the public having 

the chance to view all the entries. 

Saturday will be a real family day out at 

the Show, with plenty of entertainment 

including the Clown Lolytwist and the 

Pedalmania bikes, which can carry up to 

five riders and will be available for free 

rides. There will also be craft stalls and food 

sites, wood-chopping, vintage car displays, 

rides and sideshows. 

Of course, the animals are always a 

highlight of the Show. The children will 

love the interactive activities in the Arion 

Farm Park where they can hold and pet the 

baby animals such as lambs and rabbits. 

Horses will again be a key feature, with 

keen riders competing in the various events 

and classes. A spectacular event in the ring 

will see the stock and station horses being 

put through their paces on the obstacle 

course, while the harness horses and ponies 

will also keep the crowds entertained. The 

dog trial finals will take place in the main 

ring just before the Grand Parade. 

Also taking place in the ring to much 

hilarity will be the terrier race – anyone can 

bring their terrier to the show and enter the 

race on the day. 

Mingling with the crowds will be special 

guests, local MP Amy Adams and Selwyn 

District Mayor Sam Broughton and his wife 

Liz. 

The Courtenay A&P Show is being 

held at the Kirwee Showgrounds with 

the public expected to start arriving 

on Saturday from about 9.30am. 

Friday and Saturday, 

November 24-25, and will 

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Saturday 25 November 

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Children’s Entertainment with Lolytwist | Terrier Racing | Speed Shearing 

Woodchopping | Fire Brigade Display | Craft & Trade Stalls 

District Dog Trial Final | Special Events | Side Shows 

Food Stalls | Licensd Booth 

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gardening without guesswork 

Question: 

Can you please tell me what is wrong with my 

Pittosporum? Most of the leaves are fine, there are 

just a few with this dirty-brown marking on them. 

From the photos the 

Answer: problem could be an 

insect (psyllid) that 

attacks the leaves of the pittosporum causing the 

type of damage that the photos show. These insects 

are usually found on the underside of the leaf and 

are quite small. These usually only occur on the 

young spring growth but may also be present on the 

plants throughout the year. If the attack is very heavy 

then an insecticide may be needed, but usually the 

plant can cope without the need for any treatment. 

There are some signs of secondary infection from 

the insect damage but I think the plant will grow 

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Pittosporum plants require regular light trimming and 

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Babytimes/Wā Pēpi 

Tuesday 11– 11.30am 

Encourage learning through 

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the friendly group. Some boards 

provided, but feel free to bring 

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Halswell Rd 

Selwyn Motor Fest and Family 

Fun Day 

Sunday, 10am-3pm 

A car, truck, motor-cycle and 

farm vehicle show. Heaps of 

things for the whole family to see 

and do. The event is proudly supporting 

Rolleston St John. For 

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Entry at roundabout opposite 

Rolleston College 

Prebbleton Crafts & More 

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Saturday, 10–2pm 

Go along to the annual 

Prebbleton Crafts & More Market. 

There will be a wide variety 

of crafts – Christmas truffles, 

mini cakes, embroidery, Christmas 

decorations, jewellery, cushions, 

cards, garden art, children’s 

clothing, woodenware, wooden 

toys, chocolate bouquets, soft 

toys, a coffee cart, food stalls and 

more. The event is held indoors 

so no need to worry about getting 

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in the heat. Ideal time to buy 

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everything handmade. With an awesome array of New 

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a wonderful selection of products ranging from clothing and 

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peruse more than 120 gorgeous craft and design stalls. Parking 

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centre. Crowd control procedures will be in place for a more 

pleasant shopping experience. The market will be held at the 

Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Dr, Saturday, 10am-3pm. For 

more information go to encraftmentmarket.com 

Community Film Night 

Seven Rivers Walking 

Saturday 7pm 

Seven Rivers Walking was 

the most popular Canterbury 

documentary at the recent 

Christchurch International Film 

Festival. It journeys the alpine to 

spring-fed rivers of Canterbury 

including the Selwyn/Waikirikiri, 

with rafters, farmers and 

fishing folk, and others 

who use the rivers. 

Springston South Hall, 433 

Days Rd 

James Reid, lead singer of The 

Feelers, gig 

Saturday from 7pm 

Go along to the Finnegans 

Irish Bar to see The Feelers lead 

singer James Reid perform live. 

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West Melton Market: Saturday, 

9am-noon. St Paul’s Church. 

Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft 

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Gerald St, Lincoln. 

Darfield Market: Saturday, 

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Darfield, South Tce. 

Edendale Car Boot Sale: 

Sunday, noon-3pm, Edendale 

Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd, West 

Melton 

Running Groups 

The running groups aim to 

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community fit and engaged with 

each other. All running groups 

have a handicapped start to cater 

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Lincoln Road Runners: Tuesday 

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Starts at Lincoln University. 

Gold coin donations. 

Malvern Road Runners: Tuesday 

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starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km. 

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keacontracting@yahoo.com 

DECORATORS 

New Paint • Repaints 

Wallpapering • Fences 

Repairs • Feature Walls 

Floor & Roof Painting 

Spray Painting 

Light Commercial 

Restoring Timber 


GARDEN SUPPLIES 

CHCH’S LARGEST SELECTION OF 

BARK • COMPOST • SHINGLES 

Landscape Lane (off Lunns Rd) 

P. 348 2915 OPEN 7 DAYS 

nO GREEn wastE In anY OF OUR COMPOst 

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. 

Remember... 

we are NOT in 

Parkhouse Road 

Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380 

spouting 

www.superiorspouting.co.nz 

Ph. Jem 0277 515 250 

0800 751 525 


ROOF 

PAINTING 

Rope & harness 

a speciality, 

no scaffolding 

required, 

30 years of 

breathtaking 

experience. 

FREE QUOTES 

Exterior staining, 

exterior painting, 

moss and mould 

treatment and 

waterblasting 

Phone Kevin 

027 561 4629 


CARPET & VINYL 

LAYING 

Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching, 

E mail jflattery@xtra. 

co.nz 

ph 0800 003 181 

or 027 2407416 


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 

Bellamy’s 

Furniture 

Furniture made to 

order and restoration 

by tradesman with 

35yrs experience. 

PH Stephen 


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 

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 

T.V. SERVICE 

CENTRE 

Repairs, tvs, microwaves, 

stereos, DVD. Aerial 

installations and kitsets, 

480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 

379 1400 

Tours 

To Let 

RENT ME! 

Ideal as an extra 

bedroom or office. 

no bond required thiS month 

Fully insulated and 

double glazed for warmth. 

Three convenient sizes 

from $70 a week: 

Standard 3.6m x 2.4m, 

Large 4.2m x 2.4m 

Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m. 

Visit our website 

www.justcabins.co.nz for 

display cabin locations. 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

HOMESITTERS 

reqd Xmas 2-3 wks. 

Lovely homes / pets. Ph 

Lisa 359-2323 www. 

townandcountryhomesit. 

co.nz 

Stewart Island/Catlins 

Departs 20th Jan 2018 

$2995.00 pp twin share 

South Island Autumn Tour 

Departs 6th April 2018 

$3250.00 pp Twin Share 

Hokianga & Cape Reinga 

Departs 20th April 2018 

$2250.00 pp Twin Share 

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 

www.reidtours.com 

Storage 

STORAGE 

CONTAINERS. 

$35 pw. 350 Brookside 

Rd, Rolleston. Brookside 

Storage on Trademe. Ph 

0210650934. 

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury 

www.andertondecorators.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/andertondecorators 

027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN 

• 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 

STORAGE 

CONTAINERS. 

$35 pw. 350 Brookside 

Rd, Rolleston. Brookside 

Storage on Trademe. Ph 

0210650934. 

Real Estate 

Real Estate 

Real Estate



Wanted To Buy 

GOOD PRICES PAID 

For good, tidy furniture 

and antiques. Buying one 

item to estate lots. 

Give Rick a call 

021 376 883 or 

347 4493 

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 

TOOLS 

Garden, garage, 

woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

buyer, ph 355-2045 


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 

HEAVY TRAFFIC 

LICENCE COURSE 

INTEREST FREE TIME PAYMENT 

(conditions apply) 

FROM FULL CAR (Class 1) 

TO FULL TRUCK (Class 2) 

(Road code & pre-assessment driving training provided) 

Courses in Christchurch, Invercargill, 

Cromwell & Mosgiel daily. 

Other areas by arrangement 

“TRAINING TOMORROWS DRIVERS TODAY” 

OTHER COURSES/LICENCE 

ENDORSEMENTS AVAILABLE ARE: 

Class 3, 4 & 5, Passenger, Vehicle Recovery, 

Wheels, Tracks, Rollers, Dangerous Goods 

Driving Related Health & Saftey Training 

DRIVETECH LTD 

FREEPHONE 0508 2 DRIVE (37483) OR 03 348 8481 

info@drivetech.co.nz | www.drivetech.co.nz 

Public Notices 

POLICE EXERCISE 

30 NOVEMBER 2017 

The general public is to be advised 

that the New Zealand Police will be 

conducting live fire training in the 

West Melton Rifle Range area on 30 

November 2017. 

Training will involve carrying out night 

firing in the West Melton Rifle Range 

area from 4pm – 11pm. 

Live small arms rounds will be used. 

For more information please call 

03 363 7400 


Board of Trustee 

Elections 

Nominations are invited 

for the election of one 

parent representative. 

A nomination form and 

a notice calling for 

nominations will be posted 

to all eligible voters. 

Additional nomination 

forms can be obtained 

from the school office. 

The voting roll is open for 

inspection at the school 

and can be viewed during 

normal school hours. 

There will also be a list 

of candidates’ names, as 

they come to hand, for 

inspection at the school. 

If an election is required 

voting papers will be sent 

to all eligible voters 

Nominations close at 

noon on 29 November 

2017 

Voting closes at noon on 

13 December 2017 

James O’Brien 

Returning Officer 

C/-Ladbrooks School 

9 Barnes Rd, RD 4 

Christchurch 7674 


Ellesmere Rugby Sub Union 

Annual General Meeting 

The Ellesmere Rugby Sub Union 

Management Board hereby give 

notice that our Annual General 

Meeting will be held: 

Wednesday 

6 December 2017, 

7.30pm 

Prebbleton Rugby Football Club 

Any queries please contact 

rugbymanager@ellesmererugby.org.nz 

0275 532 171 


ROM SuPeRviSOR 

• Darfield Location 

• New Leadership Opportunity 

• Permanent Full Time 

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest 

specialist coal company, we produce over 2.2 

million tonnes of coal each year and proudly 

employ over 450 people. 

We are currently looking for a ROM Supervisor to 

join our team at Canterbury Coal Darfield. 

The ROM Supervisor will be responsible for the 

following; 

• Management of the Coal Processing Plant 

• Supervise the management of coal quality and 

coal movement 

• Development of Standard Operating 

Procedures 

• Calibration of the Loader and Weighbridge 

• Management & Scheduling of Coal Processing 

Plant Maintenance 

• Coverage for operational supervisors. 

The successful applicant will hold a B Grade Coal 

Certificate of Competence, ideally have experience 

in a similar role, be flexible and have a commitment 

to health and safety. 

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a 

hardworking and supportive team then please 

send your resume to careers@bathurst.co.nz or 

call Chris Heath on 021 340 644 for a confidential 

discussion. 

Applications close Sunday 26 November 2017 


WAREHOUSE STAFF REQUIRED 

Temporary Staff required for ongoing assignments 

in a warehouse environment. Rolleston based. 

Hours of work are 7.30am-4pm & 3pm-11.30pm, 

Monday to Friday. 

Requirements are: 

• Must be physically fit • Can cope with heavy lifting 

• Manage being on your feet all day 

• Have a good understanding of English, both 

written and oral 

• Work well in a team environment 

• Are reliable and be willing to work at short notice 

• Be prepared to work 3-6 months plus 

Possible immediate start for the right person. 

Please phone Helen Clulee at Kelly 

Services on 03-347-1180 or email 

Helen.Clulee@kellyservices.co.nz 

with your CV. 

Traffic 

Monitoring 

Part time 


Have you got that “can do” attitude? 

Do you get a sense of achievement from a 

job well done? 

Do you enjoy using your initiative? 

Our business is growing and we need someone to do those critical 

jobs that add value to what we do. After a successful 15 years, we 

are looking to expand our Traffic Monitoring team, with the following 

position. 

The job involves picking up, checking and setting out traffic counter 

equipment, laying of road tubes, associated data downloads and 

travelling within Selwyn and the Canterbury area (vehicle supplied). 

We require a person who is interested in roadside work and learning 

road safety procedures. Ideal attributes include: 

• Excellent on the end of a hammer to get all the road tubes in place 

• General computer skills familiar with email, and spreadsheets 

• Great navigation skills to find every count site 

• Enjoy working by yourself 

• Comfortable working on the busy road shoulders 

• A full license is essential 

• Ability to plan your daily workload 

An active person will enjoy working in this busy environment. This 

position is part time, about 1 day per week initially, hours may increase 

in the near future. 

Would you like to know more? For details about Agfirst 

http://www.agfirst.co.nz/engineering/traffic-monitoring/ 

For inquiries, or a detailed job description, about this position, 

contact Emma, trafficdata@agfirsttraffic.co.nz 

Have you got what we need? To apply, send your CV, no later than 

Friday 1st December 2017 to trafficdata@agfirsttraffic.co.nz 

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE 

Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100



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SelwynTimes 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 22nD noVemBeR 2017 

Ready, Steady, GO! 

Priced, presented and ready to sell, this sun soaked spacious 

family home in the ever popular Gainsborough subdivision could 

be your best Christmas present yet! 

Comprising generous open plan and separate intimate living 

spaces, four generous bedrooms including luxurious master 

suite, and a beautiful private section of 1,321sqm ideal for long 

summer afternoons, this home really does have it all. 

Spacious, light filled family living and dining is complemented by 

a gleaming well equipped kitchen featuring gas hob (reticulated 

gas) and butler’s pantry. Opening out to a magical outdoor 

setting, perfect for summer entertaining and fun, there is also 

a separate formal lounge/media room ideal for cosy evenings 

in. Built for the sun, the home is naturally warm, however, the 

addition of a log fire, undertile heating and heat pump provides 

convenient comfort and warmth. Boasting a three car garage, 

ample storage and a separate laundry this tastefully decorated 

and immaculately presented home is ready and waiting for new 

owners to simply move in, unpack and relax. 

Conveniently located within walking distance of the new West 

Melton Village shops, primary school and day care, and only a 

short drive to the airport and city, this home offers the best of 

both worlds for those seeking a peaceful, tranquil way of life. 

With their sights on future plans, our vendors are ready and 

waiting to see your offer. Don’t delay – call now to make an 

appointment to view, or come along to our next open home. 

PRICE: 

Offers over 

$795,000 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston 

Melanie Elliot 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 635 2643 

rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL23282 

26 Rotherham Drive, West Melton Open Home: Sunday 1.15pm-1.45pm 

Get the power 

of three offices 

working for you 

Ray White Rolleston, 

Lincoln & West Melton 

Sales - Property Management - Loan Market 

Residential - Lifestyle - Commercial 

Lincoln - 03 325 7299 

Rolleston - 03 347 9988 

West Melton - 03 347 9933 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2008)

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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

60 Newman Road, Rolleston 

OffeRS OveR $599,000 - ALL OffeRS tO be PReSenteD 5Pm, 30th nOvembeR 

(UnLeSS SOLD PRiOR) 

Contemporary Design, Undeniable Style! 

Showcasing the essence of modern living and contemporary style is this spacious four-bedroom home 

which can comfortably accommodate a family lifestyle. At it’s heart is a well-equipped kitchen that features 

everything from engineered stone benchtops, quality appliances & soft close doors through to a butler’s 

pantry, sizeable 900mm oven & a versatile island bench. The lounge & dining area extend out from either 

side of the kitchen, whilst an interconnecting formal lounge can be closed off to create a quieter space. 

Sited to receive all day sun with numerous openings to the outdoors, you can make the most of the 

established gardens, the expansive lawn & the sun-soaked patios. Four double bedrooms provide ample 

accommodation with the master boasting a walk-in wardrobe, dedicated access to the outdoors & an 

ensuite with tiled wet floor shower. This beautiful home offers outstanding levels of quality and comfort & is 

sure to attract considerable interest. Contact Mike today for more information and your chance to view. 

1 Bernini Lane, Rolleston 

enqUiRieS OveR $560,000 ALL OffeRS tO be 

PReSenteD 5Pm, 5th DeCembeR (UnLeSS SOLD PRiOR) 

25 Maltby Drive, Rolleston 

OffeRS OveR $519,000 

Superb Setting, Substantial Space! 

Privately positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac & designed 

with family living in mind this 4 bedroom home 

sits within a beautifully established & spacious 

garden setting. Arranged for comfortable living & 

entertaining, the open plan kitchen, dining & lounge 

area are the hub of the home, while a media room 

offers you a cinema-style experience in the comfort of 

your own home! Feature walls, various floor coverings 

as well as neutral hues adorn the home, while two 

heat pumps, one of which is in the master bedroom, 

ensure a comfortable climate year-round. Purchasers 

who desire a spacious home in a private and tranquil 

setting will be attracted to this property, and interest 

is expected to be high. Contact Mike now for more 

information. 

Put this one on your Christmas List! 

You’ve been looking for a while, you know what you want 

so grab your pen, grab your tick list and starting checking 

them off when you view this stunning home! Proudly 

positioned with fantastic street appeal, this near new 

4 bedroom, 2bathroom home is built to the highest of 

standards and has features galore. From the entertainers 

kitchen to the outdoor patio to the carpeted double 

garage, this lovely family home ticks a lot of boxes. 

Situated near the South Point retail complex, this home 

is also only a short drive from the array of amenities in 

central Rolleston and is zoned for nearby Lemonwood 

Grove School. My vendors have thoroughly enjoyed their 

time in this home but the time has come to make this 

home available to another family. Don’t miss out, contact 

Trevor today for more information and viewing times. 

mike Goatley 

027 249 5561 

Chris finnerty 


trevor mcivor 

027 444 2814 

Stephen ferguson 


fraser mackintosh 

027 286 8161 

nicola Curtis 

Administrator 

Julz Sibbe 

Administrator 

68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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A Perfect Place to Call Home 

WEST MELTON 

85 Bells Road 

This beautiful, well established, 5.1 hectare lifestyle 

block, on the ever in demand Bells Road, West Melton, 

simply entices you to relax and forget about the outside 

world. The property has been set up with absolute 

privacy in mind. 

The unique, 300m2, 6 bedroom home is set in low 

maintenance, established grounds. The home consists of 

2 living areas & 2 bathrooms & would perfectly cater for 

families of all sizes. The open plan living flows into the 

spacious kitchen, with one of the highlights of this area 

being an over-sized walk-in pantry. 

The land has been developed so that there is one large 

paddock which can be divided into a further 4 if need 

be, with troughs in each section. The property benefits 

from an irrigation consent from the water race which 

runs through the property. Extra features include 3 car 

internal access garaging, a large 3 bay implement shed 

with power, excellent set of cattle yards & animal 

handling facilities. 

This property offers a fantastic opportunity. 

WEB ID ROL58905 

VIEW Sunday 26 Nov 2.30 - 3.30pm 

DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 13th December, 

2017 at 12.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Chris Moore 

Mobile 027 288 0563 

Office 03 929 0306 

chris.moore@pb.co.nz 

Cameron Grant 

Mobile 022 096 1897 

Office 03 929 0306 

camerong@pb.co.nz 

DEADLINE SALE 

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Proven Dairy Performer - 277ha 

True Rural Lifestyle 

WEB ID DFR58719 

OXFORD 

340 Dixon Road 

This well-developed property located near Oxford 

exhibits all the strengths of a top Canterbury dairy farm, 

with consistent physical and financial performance that 

sets it apart from its competitors. Currently milking 930 

cows through a 60 bail rotary dairy shed with average 

total production for past 3 seasons of 430,000kgms. 

Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme provides low cost reliable 

water with on-farm storage combined with 

environmental compliance. Superior location, irrigation 

water and infrastructure are the signature features of 

this property that cannot be ignored. 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 

DEADLINE SALE 

View By Appointment 

DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 8th December, 2017 at 

3.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Gareth Cox 

Mobile 021 250 9714 

Office 03 929 0306 

gareth@pb.co.nz 

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DARFIELD 

637 Cullens Road 

Seldom do lifestyle opportunities such as this become 

available. 

Located only 8kms from Darfield township on a quiet 

sealed road, this 4ha bareland block is ready and waiting 

for you to create your true rural lifestyle. Subdivided into 

two paddocks with country water supply. 

This property enjoys stunning mountain vistas in a 

unique rural atmosphere. Don't delay your inspection of 

this superb blank canvas! 

View By Appointment 

Gareth Cox 

Mobile 021 250 9714 

Office 03 929 0306 

gareth@pb.co.nz 

$315,000 + GST (IF ANY)

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Promotional period: October 30 - December 13 2017 - Terms and conditions apply - Visit pb.co.nz/shoppingspreetnc 

Simply receive a free appraisal on your property, and 

you’re in the draw to WIN a $5,000 shopping spree 

0800 367 5263 

Find out exactly where you stand in the current market, and be in to WIN! 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

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MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 

Selwyn 

Experts’ 

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Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

ROLLESTON - 73 Lowes Road 

SERIOUSLY GOOD LIVING 

• 4 double bedrooms 

• 2 large separate living areas 

• Fantastic location 

• Parking options for boats and caravans 

• Large established 1150sqm private section 

• Large kitchen/dining area 

• Spacious master bathroom with spa bath 

• Walking distance to schools and township 

• Fantastic outdoor entertaining 

ROLLESTON - 714 East Maddisons Road 

PEACE & TRANQUILITYON 2001m2 IN 

ROLLESTON 

• 230m2 brick home 

• 4 double bedrooms, office, ensuite, bathroom, separate 

toilet, 3rd toilet in triple garage 

• Large open plan kitchen & dining with separate lounge 

• Log burner, heat pump, double glazing, “HRV type” air 

exchange, fibre connected 

• 2001m2 fully fenced secure section, brick spa house, 

chicken coop, raised garden beds 

• Well situated rear section located in West Rolleston 

School zone – be fast not last! 

Price: Neg Over $589,000 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/251 

Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

Price: $685,000 




ROLLESTON - 89 Strauss Drive 

EYECATCHING INSIDE & OUT! 

• Stunning new 235m2 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 630m2 section with internal fencing & gates 

with access for trailer 

ROLLESTON - 43 Masefield Drive 

FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM BEAUTY 

• New build 

• 5 double bedrooms 

• Master with ensuite and WIR 

• Quality fixtures and fittings 

• 2 x heat pumps 

• 2 living areas 

• Separate lounge 

• Sleek modern kitchen 

• Large section 

• Double internal access garage 


View: www.marealestate.co.nz/211 







NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON - 16 Broomleigh Drive 

THIS WILL BE HARD TO BEAT! 

• Generous 241m2 home on 719m2 section 

• 2 separate living areas & dining area 

• Centrally located kitchen 

• North facing living & outdoor entertaining 

• 4 double bedrooms – Master with tiled bathroom, 

underfloor heating & walk in wardrobe 

• LED lighting throughout 

• Built in gas fireplace 

• Separate laundry, heat pump & gas hot water 

• Exposed aggregate driveway & patios 

• Spray lawn & internal privacy fencing 

• Soon to be completed 





NEW LISTING 

SPRINGFIELD - 3 Albert Street 

SERENITY IN SPRINGFIELD 

• 2 Bedroom, 78sqm Home on 810sqm section 

• Fully renovated in 2010 

• Vibrant local community 

• Private setting 

• Fully renovated through-out 

• New rooFing, wiring, piles and insulation 

• Double garage 

• Heat pump, log fire, gas hot water & cooking 

• Stunning native timber flooring 

• Extensive decking on private setting 

• Only 23km to Darfield 

Viewing: Sun 1.00pm -1.30pm 

Price: Asking price $349,000 


Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690 

paul@marealestate.co.nz 

OPEN HOME 

DARFIELD - 3/63 North Terrace 

OVER 60’s – YOU WON’T FIND BETTER IN 

CENTRAL DARFIELD 

• Well appointed 2 bedroom townhouse 

• Maintenance undertaken as part of the Body Corporate 

• Double glazed, heat pump & HRV system 

• Sun filled conservatory with expansive views 

• Small garden giving you something or nothing to do! 

• Part of a small welcoming community 

• Short stroll to amenities—Post office, Four Square, 

Doctors, Cafes and Darfield Bakery 

• The value in this home speaks for itself 

• It’s the pick of the Units 

• Act now to avoid disappointment! 

Viewing: Sun 2.15 – 2.45pm 



Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690 

Sue Robinson Mb 021 409 050 

OPEN HOME 

LEESTON - 4B D’Arcy Street 

PREMIUM POSITION AND PRICED TO SELL! 

• Short walk from all the amenities of Leeston 

• Permanent material stand-alone home 

• Two good sized bedrooms 

• Attached garaging 

• Will appeal to the first home buyer, downsizer or 

investor 

Viewing: Sun 12.30 - 1.00pm 

Price: $369,000 


Cameron McRae 027 7696696 

cameron@marealestate.co.nz 

OPEN HOME 

LEESTON - 24 Leeston and Lake Rd 

YOUR RENTING DAYS ARE OVER! 

• Modern double glazed three bedroom home 

• User friendly kitchen & designated dining space 

• Central bathroom & separate laundry 

• Expansive west facing decking 

• Fully fenced section 

• Attractive landscaping & vege patch 

• Handy to early childhood facility 

• Short walk to primary & secondary schools 

Viewing: Sun 1.15 – 1.45pm 

Price: $370,000 


Stephan Knowler 027 229 9522 

stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

OPEN HOME 

LEESTON - 138A High Street 

LARGE FAMILY HOME WITH THREE CAR 

GARAGING 

• Permanent material home in central Leeston 

• Three large bedrooms 

• Kitchen/living set for sun and sheltered conservatory 

• Large separate formal lounge with log burner 

• Heatpump, HRV and a heat pump transfer system 

• Renovated modern bathroom with wet floor shower 

• Separate laundry and separate toilet 

• Large triple garage with workshop and auto door 

• 1044m2 of established trees & shrubs providing shelter 

• Outdoors finds plenty of storage for boats & trailers, 

large sleep out and plenty of lawn & established plants 



Cameron McRae 027 7696696 

cameron@marealestate.co.nz 

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 


Sue Robinson 


Charlotte Bellew 

027 532 5931 

Jo Barrett 


Juliet 

Flanagan 

Connie 

van der Klei

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections 

in the Selwyn District 

Show homes help 

when choosing a 

builder 

West Melton 

OPEN 

HOME 

Opulence, Space, Space 

& More Space 

1217 Hoskyns Road 

• Substantial 587m2 (approx) home, expansive designer 

kitchen, large butler’s pantry and full array of quality 

appliances 

• Formal & informal living areas open superbly to the 

idyllic outdoors 

• 3 stylish tiled bathrooms, including 2 spa baths 

• 6+ spacious bedrooms, potential to convert for an 

extended family 

• 8 car garaging, sealed driveway 

• Very sheltered and private grounds suitable for tennis 

court 

• Situated on 10 hectares - multi-purpose 

• Consent to irrigate from 150mm bore, 5 hydrants 

$1,595,000 including GST 

View 

Sunday 2 - 3pm 

Christine Binnie 

343 9485 Anytime 


Bob Paton 

027 432 1758 

Licensed REAA 2008 

Show homes are a great way to gather 

ideas with the latest trends in design, 

home features and building materials on 

display. 

If not sure what to build, a plethora of 

house designs can be discovered on the 

websites of building companies while 

visiting their respective show homes 

allows you to visualise how given designs 

could work for you and to gain a feel for 

the space in given rooms. 

Building company representatives will 

work with you, adapting a favoured plan 

to meet your family’s needs then guiding 

you through the building process. 

Most companies cover the gamut of 

builds though each is likely to have a 

particular focus. Talk to their people so 

you understand where the company sits 

on the spectrum, from highly specified 

architecturally designed houses to more 

economic family homes. 

Look at the finish and quality of the 

show home and ask where you can see 

other homes the company has constructed. 

Ascertain whether the features and fittings 

in the show home are their standard or 

a step up on what is offered in the basic 

package. 

Some building companies 

have designers. Others prefer 

to work with their own library 

of plans, adapting a chosen 

one rather than starting from 

scratch. Enquire as to whether 

there is a fee for any concept 

drawings, changes to existing 

plans or new plans, before 

getting too far down the track. 

If you cannot find a plan 

you like, you might work with 

an architectural draftsperson 

or architect. When a plan is 

finalised, you can then invite 

selected building companies 

that specialise in the type 

of build you are seeking, to 

quote. 

Once you have all the 

information together – the design, cost of 

building, build timeframe, and progress 

and final payment timeframe – you are in 

a position to select a building company. 

Until you sign on the dotted line, you are 

not committed to a given company and 

can walk away though there may be a 

charge for any plans drawn up if you do 

not proceed. 

Remember to compare ‘apples with 

apples’. Check that what is quoted is the 

same in each case. Changes to fixtures, 

fittings and other features can make a 

difference to the quoted price with the 

variances in quotes being due to disparities 

in quality and type of product used. 

Before committing to a build, organise 

finance based on the features you have 

chosen. Remember, each and every 

variation will affect the price, usually 

upwards. Get this sorted before the build 

starts. Most building companies will guide 

you through the choice and costing phase. 

Once the price is set avoid making 

changes to ensure the project keeps within 

budget. After all, the last thing you want is 

stress over money when moving into your 

lovely new home. 

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Phone: 03 374 9172 or Rob: 021 324 876 

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Making the most of 

show home viewing 

Looking through show homes is a great way to get ideas for 

features and fittings to put into a new home. It can also be helpful 

for getting a spatial feel for other aspects of a house design. 

Before heading out for a day’s 

viewing, conduct an internet search. 

identify the locations of show home 

villages and the types and sizes of the 

various building company’s homes on 

display, noting down the square metre 

size of each home. 

if wanting a high end, architectural 

design, focus on the larger homes that 

have desirable design features. if at the 

entry or middle level of the market, 

earmark homes that fit this taking in 

other show homes for extra ideas. 

allow sufficient time when visiting each 

show home, asking for a floor plan that 

has room sizes before walking through. 

Check also the floor to ceiling height 

of the rooms and consider how this feels 

and whether you prefer a cosier feel with 

the standard ceiling eight of 2.4 metres or 

more spaciousness created with a higher 

stud or exposed ceiling beams. 

if doors and windows are taller than 

normal, weigh their effect in creating 

a more luxurious and spacious feel, 

against potential inconvenience for small 

children, cleaning and maintenance. 

on entering each room, take account of 

how much furniture is in each room and 

whether there is sufficient space for the 

furniture you will have in the room and 

the size needed in a walk-in robe. Look 

too, at storage capacity throughout the 

home and whether this is adequate. 

in the living areas, consider whether a 

lounge separated from the family living 

room or a true open plan kitchen, dining, 

living/lounge area is preferable, and 

compare internal kitchens with those that 

have natural light. 

Look too at the layout of 

the kitchen: whether to have 

an island sink or breakfast 

bar where a newspaper can 

be read, and children can 

sit and draw or complete 

homework; the positioning 

of appliances; and how 

important having a pantry is. 

for the little rooms, equate 

space and features desired 

with that needed, especially 

if the budget needs to be 

sharp. it might be nice to 

have a large walk-in shower 

with double shower heads 

but is this just fanciful and 

will the extra cleaning annoy you long 

term. a laundry in the garage is also more 

economical though a separate laundry 

may be handier. 

Bring the garage size into the equation 

also. as these vary considerably, assess 

the actual measurements of each garage 

viewed comparing this with the space 

needed for your motor vehicles and other 

items to be stored there. if a good number 

of toys will be housed there, it may be 

sensible to increase the size of this area of 

the home. 

By imagining what you need, want and 

will have in your new home, you will be in 

a better position to confidently choose a 

design that works for you. 

Christmas on 

the reserve 

Christmas is coming to Flemington, 

and you’re invited! 

Bring the family and a picnic, enjoy live 

music, markets, a lolly scramble... and YES! 

Santa will be visiting soon 

Live music | Lolly scramble | Santa | Bouncy Castle 

Sausage Sizzle | Market stalls | Bring your kites 

Come on down and be in with a 

chance to win a Christmas Ham. 

5x Hams to be won on the day! 

Donate to the City Mission for Christmas 

Bring in unwrapped new or preloved childrens books & 

toys and place under our Christmas tree at the Flemington 

office by 12 noon, Wednesday 20th December. 

Sunday 3rd December 

11am–1pm 

Flemington Reserve 

(follow the signs from Birchs Road) 

First National 

Real Estate 

Sue Mullins 

027 244 1325 

Barry O’Neill 


Visit Us Onsite Corner of Birches Road and Craig Thompson Drive, Lincoln. 

www.flemington.co.nz

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THURSDAY 23RD novembeR 

80 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton 

Harcourts Rolleston 

45 Liffeyfields Drive, Lincoln 


34 Craven Street, Sockburn 


12 Juliet Place, Rolleston 


1-10 Parr Place, Ilam 


2 Foxfield Lane, Westmorland 

Ray White Lincoln 

11A Duncanfields Place, Lincoln 


353 Bells Road, West Melton 


SATURDAY 25TH novembeR 

16 Totara Street, Fendalton 


F1 & F2, 27 Devonport Lane, Merivale 


126 Bowen Street, Rakaia 

Matson & Allan Leeston 

24a Bayliss Close, Northwood 

Ray White Rolleston 

3/479 Main South Road, Hornby 








68 Watsons Road, Leeston 


45 Branston Street, Hornby 

Ray White West Melton 

101a Avonhead Road, Avonhead 


3 Chilwell Place, Halswell 


1-10 Parr Place, Ilam 


1 Fiona Place, Hei Hei 


630 Hoskyns Road, West Melton 


52 Lambeth Crescent, Redwood 


3 Dalwood Drive, Wigram 


SUnDAY 26TH novembeR 

11 Petticoat Lane, Doyleston 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury 

15 Powell Cres, Ilam 


72 Kennedys Bush Road, Halswell 


47 Landsborough Drive, Darfield 


26 Newman Road, Rolleston 


3A Dynes Road, Rolleston 


4/50 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston 


152 Brookside Road, Rolleston 




484 Drain Road, Doyleston 


85 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston 


12 Meadows Drive, Rolleston 


37 Marlowe Place, Rolleston 

Farmlands Real Estate 

26 Friars Lane, Leeston 


49 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston 


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Bayleys Canterbury 

10E Riverside Lane, Tai Tapu 


103 Tennyson Street, Rolleston 


13B Manor Drive, Rolleston 


14 Riverside Lane, Tai Tapu 


123 Port Hills Road, Heathcote Valley 


3 Lawry Place, Prebbleton 




20 Lowes Road, Rolleston 

Mike Pero Real Estate 





24 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston 


6 Denimes Crescent, Rolleston 


86 Strauss Drive, Rolleston 


25 Brittan Drive, Rolleston 


4b D’Arcy Street, Leeston 


3 Emerson Lane, Rolleston 


15/11 Tramway Road, Springfield 




31 Sherborne Drive, Rolleston 


1 Navy Loop, Rolleston 


10 Chanel Place, Prebbleton 


3 Micron Close, Templeton 


11a Duncanfields Place, Lincoln 


23 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston 


13 Kingsley Place, Rolleston 


25 Navy Loop, Rolleston 


3 Albert Street, Springfield 

Matson & Allan Darfield 

21a Spring Place, Leeston 


64 Kathleen Crescent, Hornby 


79 North Terrace, Darfield 


11 Eversham Drive, Rolleston 


26 Rotherham Drive, West Melton 


24 Leeston & Lake Road, Leeston 


150 Station Road, Kirwee 


19 Liddington Drive, Rolleston 


82 Stanford Way, Rolleston 


16 Totara Street, Fendalton 


56a Hoon Hay Road, Hoon Hay 


103 Fairfield Way, Rolleston 




7 Denimes Crescent, Rolleston 


3 Chilwell Place, Halswell 


7 Cressida Close, Rolleston 


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77 Manse Road, Leeston 


11 Ashton Rise, West Melton 


44 Sunline Avenue, Lincoln 


3 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln 


11 Glebe Close, Lincoln 


81 Edward Street, Lincoln 

Matson & Allan Rolleston 

46 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston 


8a Taiaroa Place, Southbridge 




27B Masefield Drive, Rolleston 


257 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton 


43A Fairfield Way, Rolleston 


17 McCauley Street, Rolleston 


3/ 63 North Terrace, Darfield 

Matson & Allan Darfield 

105 Knights Road, Weedons 


1199 Telegraph Road, Charing Cross 


81 Manse Road, Leeston 


5 Gilbert Close, Rolleston 


477 Swamp Road, Springston 




31 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston 




1/10 Percy Street, Phillipstown 


81 Pacific Drive, Leeston 

Farm Lands Real Estate 

58 Rossington Drive, West Melton 


28 Lignite Drive, Rolleston 


16 Loxley Place, Lincoln 


12 Emerson Lane, Rolleston 

Matson & Allan Rolleston 

56 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston 






20a Kopara Street, Templeton 


17 Stables Drive, Lincoln 


90a Kaiwara Street, Hoon Hay 


42 Broad Street, Southbridge 


196b Sharps Road, West Melton 


8 Kendon Drive, Rolleston 


21 Shepherd Avenue, West Melton 


86 Rossington Drive, West Melton 


48 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln 


804 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


353 Bells Road, West Melton 


CHECK OUT THE SELWYN TIMES PROPERTY 

DIRECTORY EVERY TUESDAY FOR THE BEST OF 

PROPERTY IN THE SELWYN DISTRICT 

For full details of all 

Open Homes, please 

contact the Real Estate 

companies 

RAY WHITE 

ROLLESTON 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

WEST MELTON 03 347 9933 

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

LINCOLN 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

FARMLANDS www.farmlands.co.nz 

FARMLANDS LINCOLN 03 325 2889 

FARMLANDS LEESTON 03 324 3189 

FARMLANDS DARFIELD 03 317 9070 

HARCOURTS ROLLESTON 

03 347 4711, www.harcourts.co.nz 

MATSON & ALLAN 

www.marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON 03 347 9949 

DARFIELD 03 318 8204 

LEESTON 03 324 3704 

MIKE PERO ROLLESTON 

03 347 1111, www.mikepero.com 

PGG WRIGHTSON 

CANTERBURY 

03 318 7850, www.pggwre.co.nz 

BAYLEYS 

CANTERBURY 

03 375 4700, www.bayleys.co.nz

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Four Seasons Realty 

$589,000 

Deadline Sale 

$549,000 

Deadline Sale 

179 McPhedrons Road Oxford 

3 2 2 1 2 

Fantastic 4 Year Old Home on 4 Hectares With current owners moving on we present 

this property to the market with all the basics in place knowing it will appeal to buyers 

looking to enhance & add value. 

Fenced into 6 paddocks with large 3 bay barn, mature shelter + the opportunity to 

purchase a further 4ha next door - don’t delay - serious sellers! 

View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#HR4484 

Nicholas & Lyn Martin - 027 434 5792 

5 Verona Court Rolleston 

4 2 2 1 2 

Privacy for Family Fun Excellent family home, tucked away at the end of private lane ensures 

privacy with space to spread out. Offering open plan kitchen/dining and living area that stretches 

to outdoor decked entertainment area, with a formal lounge area also on offer. Section offers 

plenty of room to park the toys, play with the pets and room for the kids, while adults can enjoy 

north facing private entertaining area. With log burner, heat pumps, pull down attic storage and 

plenty of places to park the boat/caravan or build your shed, you'd be crazy not to view. 

View at: fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1799 

Katie Harrison - 021 135 0887 

$1,375,000 

$505,000 

45 Liffeyfields Drive Lincoln 

5 3 2 1 3 

Liffeyfields Stunner! Both serene and inviting, this property’s meticulous configuration and flow of 

space will appeal to many. Art and design enthusiast will appreciate the tall ceilings and appointed 

interior wall space on which to hang their collections. Any would be chef would be pleased with the 

induction cook top, large wall oven designer bench tops and walk in scullery. The well-equipped and 

highly organised will delight in this property’s vast amount of storage and all who inspect in 

person will be impressed by the private guest wing with ensuite and walk-in robe. 

Open Homes Thursday & Sunday 12.00-12.45pm Saturday1.00-1.45pm 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1768 | Richard Tait (Taitie) - 027 777 8080 

Deadline Sale 

22 November 12pm (USP) 

31 Therese Street Spreydon 

3 1 1 1 1 

Fabulous Family Home This character bungalow is surrounded by a pretty cottage 

garden, has a warm and sunny deck for entertaining, single garage plus easy off-street 

parking with room for trailer or boat. Lots of original features are the hallmark of 

this home with polished floors, wooden joinery, some original windows and timber 

laundry walls. Still room to enhance and add value, no EQC has been completed and 

so the pay out of approx $11 k comes to the new buyers. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#HR4585 

Nicholas & Lyn Martin - 027 434 5792 

$529,000 

3 Gainsborough Court Rolleston 

4 2 2 1 2 

Location, Size And Cul-De-Sac! This family sized approx. 230m2 home is situated in a desirable 

cul-de-sac with the amenities of Rolleston just around the corner. 

With location and size on its side you’ll want to make this one to view. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1793 

Natalie McLean - 027 943 6413 

33 Sabys Road Halswell 

3 2 1 1 2 

Funky And Fabulous This townhouse has bundles of space, character and privacy. Separate 

lounge with a kitchen/dining means there is good living space and the downstairs bathroom 

with separate toilet has been modernised. Two of the three bedrooms are doubles (master 

with ensuite). Internal access double garage. Lovely small section with two private sheltered 

courtyards and easy care garden 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#HR4584 

Jackie Wither - 027 4503 777 

Hornby. 

Rolleston. 

395 Main South Road S13, Rolleston Square 

P 349 9919 P 347 4711 

Property Management. 

379 Halswell Road 

P 338 1138 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd 

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Selwyn Times: November 21, 2017

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