Selwyn Times: February 28, 2018

WEDNESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY, 2018 

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• By Andrew King 

LINCOLN’S Hannah Bates 

has broken more records in the 

pool. 

The 17-year-old broke the 

senior 50m backstroke and 

breaststroke and the open girls 

200m individual medley records 

at the Christchurch Girls’ High 

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12 Page glossy lift out 

TALENTED: Hannah Bates has broken more records in the pool. 

Bates breaks more records 

swim competition held on February 

12. 

Two of the records she broke 

were her own. 

She swam the 50m backstroke 

in 31.26sec beating her old time 

of 31.42sec. It is the fastest time 

she has ever posted in that event. 

In the 220m individual 

medley, she beat her old time of 

2min 26.09sec by two seconds 

with the new record standing at 

2min 24.36sec. 

She also beat Abbie Johnston’s 

50m senior breaststroke record 

of 34.32sec, the new record is 

34.19sec. 

•Turn to page 4 

Big plans for station 

Springfield group plan 

makeover for historic train stop 

Page 5 

Rockers 

ready for 

massive 

Selwyn 

Sounds 

event 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

IT IS FOUR days out from Selwyn’s 

largest music festival – and tickets 

are likely to sell out. 

A capacity 10,000 crowd is expected 

for Selwyn Sounds at Lincoln 

Domain on Saturday. 

Australian rock icon Jimmy 

Barnes will headline the show. The 

Feelers, Mental as Anything, Stellar, 

The Mockers, The Narcs, The Lady 

Killers and The Warratahs will also 

play. 

Promotor David Parlane said if 

people think they can walk up on 

the day to buy a ticket they may be 

unlucky. 

The day-long festival will include 

more than 30 international food 

stalls. 

Mr Parlane said while last year 

ran virtually seamless, some changes 

have been made – including 

doubling the amount of Portaloos to 

decrease waiting lines. 

Artists will begin arriving in from 

Thursday. 

Barnes will fly in on Saturday 

morning after playing a gig in 

Adelaide the night before. 

•Selwyn Sounds guide, page 8 

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2 Wednesday February 28 2018 

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi 

from the editor’s desk 

SELWYN SOUNDS is now locked in as an 

iconic event in the district. 

It’s on again at Lincoln on Saturday and 

congratulations must go to promoter David 

Parlane and his team for building on the 

success of last year’s festival. 

The day benefits the district in terms of profile and spending. 

There’s plenty of bars and cafes in the area to head to after – or 

before – the gig. 

But there’s another big event on Saturday, well for me anyway 

– the 23rd Deserthead Classic (golf) at Ellesmere. 

It’s so named because a number of the original players were 

follicly challenged, me excepted! 

Needless to say, I’ve been tearing my hair out over where to be 

– golf or Selwyn Sounds? 

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News 

Home sweet home 

for Maddie after transplant 


WEST MELTON teenager 

Maddie Collins is coming home 

after successfully undergoing 

a potentially life-saving kidney 

transplant. 

She was scheduled to fly in 

to Christchurch on Monday 

afternoon after spending two 

weeks at Starship Children’s 

Health and four weeks 

recovering at Ronald McDonald 

House in Auckland. 

Maddie’s mother Sarah 

Manson-Collins said while she 

and Maddie were excited to be 

heading home, they were both 

very tired. 

“She needs plenty of rest to get 

her body strong again and then 

onwards and upwards,” Mrs 

Manson-Collins said. 

She said Maddie,14, has a 

slight cold at the moment which 

she may take a couple of weeks 

to recover from. 

Maddie and her family were 

told on January 16 their five-year 

wait for a kidney match had 

been found. 

They flew from Christchurch 

to Auckland early the following 

day and Maddie underwent 

an initial operation and then a 

ROAD TO RECOVERY: Maddie Collins, seen here at Ronald McDonald House in Auckland, was 

scheduled to return home. 

second operation to reposition 

the kidney hours later at 

Starship Children’s Health. 

Maddie received a kidney 

transplant from her father 

Adam Collins five years ago but 

her body rejected it. 

With only a two per cent 

ON THE DOMAIN LINCOLN 3 MARCH 2018 

chance of finding a donor match 

in New Zealand, the family 

did not expect to find another 

kidney in the country. 

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Fire rages, homes at risk 

Bates breaks 

more records 

•From page 1 

“I was ecstatic to break the 

records as it was my last chance to 

achieve these, due to the fact that 

I am in my last year at Christchurch 

Girls’ High School,” she said. 

In January Bates broke threetime 

Olympian and Commonwealth 

Games bronze medallist 

Helen Lesslie (nee Norfolk) longstanding 

Canterbury record in the 

pool in the 200m individual medley 

at the Swimming Canterbury 

West Coast championships. 

Bridge takes shape 

A new bridge over Liffey Stream in Lincoln is expected to 

be competed at the end of next month. The three-year 

staged project began last year with the construction of the 

pedestrian link adjacent to the former country club – which 

is now the Lincoln Primary School junior satellite campus. 

The timber bridge and associated pathway links are the 

second stage of works to be undertaken. Hunter Civil Project 

Management and Construction built the bridge off-site. The 

32m structure was placed by a crane in three sections, onto 

four central piles. The district council’s land development 

project manager Phil Millar said the Lincoln Community 

Committee has been very supportive of increasing the 

accessibility and linkages through the Esplanade Reserve, 

and that the additional linkages will have huge recreational 

benefits for the community. “It’s been fantastic for the district 

council to work closely with the community committee on 

this project,” he said. 

OVERTURNED: A 

campervan and 

people mover were 

badly damaged 

after a collision 

during strong winds 

on the Christchurch 

Akaroa Rd. 

Winds cause carnage 

SIX PEOPLE had a lucky escape 

when a campervan collided with 

a car during strong winds near 

Birdlings Flat on Sunday. 

The campervan overturned 

about 4.30pm on Sunday on 

Christchurch Akaroa Rd. 

Police said the campervan was 

blown across the road collecting 

a car on the way and ending up 

on its side through a fence. 

Two vehicles were badly damaged 

and six people were left 

with cuts bruises. 

Police said the interior of the 

campervan looked like a “bombsite”. 

There was tomato sauce up 

the walls and food everywhere, 

along with smashed plates and 

glasses. 

The Lincoln and Little River 

volunteer fire brigades attended, 

along with police. 

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News 

Big plans for Springfield station 

NEW START: The Springfield Railway Station Cafe re-opened 

last month and is run by Gayl and Barry Lindon. 


A NEW community group has 

formed to give Springfield’s 

historic railway station a makeover. 

The Friends of Springfield Station 

plans to beautify its station 

– in a bid to transform it into a 

community hub. 

The group is planning to work 

with KiwiRail and Rail Heritage 

Trust of New Zealand to 

paint the station and tidy up its 

gardens. 

Restoration work will include 

painting the building’s 

woodwork, veranda, doors and 

window sills. 

Founder Simon Williams said 

the aim is to turn it into a community 

area for people to come 

and “hang out.” 

“I think it is worth doing because 

it is part of the historical 

fabric of Springfield, which was 

really put there for the railway,” 

he said. 

The group was formed after 

Christmas and is made up of 

about 20 members. 

The station is already 

beginning to grow with The 

Springfield Railway Station Cafe 

re-opening last month in the 

station’s old refreshment rooms. 

The cafe’s leasee Heather Valphy 

makes up cheeseboards for 

the TranzAlpine at the station 

each day. 

The station already has a collectables 

shop, personal trainer 

and plant seller. 

A monthly farmer’s market 

is also planned to run in the 

future. 

The station has operated in the 

township since the 1880s. 

It was originally located in the 

centre of Springfield – which 

is now known as Tramway 

Reserve. 

In 1923, the railway station 

was moved to its current 

location off King St so a larger 

marshalling yard could be built 

following the opening of the 

Otira Tunnel. 

“Springfield used to be a really 

big railway centre . . . they used 

to have a particular type of locomotive 

stationed at Springfield. 

I think there was something 

like 70 people who serviced the 

system,” Mr Williams said. 

He said 12 white railway 

houses known as the “white 

city” used to be located along 

the line. 

The railway station was rebuilt 

using pink summerhill stone in 

1966 after the old station burnt 

down. 

Mr Williams said while pink 

summerhill stone is not “everybody’s 

favourite building material 

in 2018”, the Rail Heritage 

Trust felt it was a voyage too far 

to repaint the building material. 

He said he thinks when the 

steam locomotives disappeared 

at the end of the 1960s people 

thought the railway age was 

over. 

But Mr Williams said there 

are still a lot of railway men in 

the town and its heritage is not 

being celebrated enough. 

The group will lodge a proposal 

with KiwiRail in the hopes 

of securing funding for the 

project. 

As part of his proposal, Mr 

Williams would like to get 

KiwiRail to agree to stopping 

the TranzAlpine in Springfield 

for an extended break. 

Currently, it only stops to 

allow passengers to board or 

disembark the train and to pick 

up the cheeseboards. 

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Court appearance 

for second youth 

in ‘drown in’ case 

A SECOND youth has appeared 

in court in the Rolleston ‘drown 

him’ case. 

A 15-year-old appeared in the 

youth court last Tuesday jointly 

charged with aggravated robbery. 

A 16-year-old appeared on 

February 13. 

Both have denied the charge 

and will reappear in March. 

The alleged robbery took place 

after a fireworks display on 

November 4. 

A 15-year-old victim was 

allegedly beaten and then 

dragged to a water race where 

his head was held under the 

water. 

His assailants chanted “drown 

him, drown him” during the attack, 

police allege. 

Police are not seeking anyone 

else in relation to the incident 

which left the victim with a 

nasty gash on his face that 

required stitches and a night in 

hospital. 

An Independent Police Conduct 

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a complaint was laid. 

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News 

Adams tackled over impact 

of motorway comments 

• By Georgia O’Connor- 

Harding 

SELWYN MP Amy Adams 

has been told she is wrong 

to claim the New Zealand 

Transport Agency is not 

monitoring traffic volume 

on West Melton roads. 

Ms Adams recently 

released a statement saying 

she is concerned about the 

impact the Christchurch 

Southern Motorway Stage 

2 will have on West Melton 

roads. 

She said she is disappointed 

NZTA has not 

carried out transport 

modelling on roads which 

will be affected by the new 

motorway. 

It follows a recent meeting 

she had with NZTA 

regarding her concerns. 

However, NZTA’s 

regional relationships 

director Jim Harland said 

it is not correct to say traffic 

volumes have not been 

monitored. 

“Our traffic count 

database, which covers all 

highways, is monitored 

regularly by transport 

planning staff to identify 

when issues may arise on 

the network,” he said. 

Amy Adams 

Ms Adams said while 

she is a supporter of 

CSM2, she is worried 

about Weedons Ross Rd 

and the intersection of 

the same road with State 

Highway 73. 

“I would have assumed 

that NZTA would have 

done modelling on the 

impact of CSM2 on surrounding 

roads using current 

data but this appears 

to not have been the case.’’ 

Mr Harland said the 

West Melton intersection 

has been identified and as 

a result NZTA is planning 

an intersection upgrade in 

the next three year transport 

programme. 

This is to improve safety 

and access as a response 

to residential development 

and traffic growth at the 

intersection. 

Mr Harland said transport 

modelling of the 

intersection will occur 

when the project is being 

designed and planned. 

But Ms Adams said 

NZTA has not updated its 

traffic volume data since 

2000 – in spite of Selwyn 

experiencing some of 

the fastest growth in the 

country. 

“This leaves West Melton 

residents and drivers who 

commute via this intersection 

daily without any 

assurance that there is an 

adequate plan in place to 

manage the growing traffic 

volumes at this location 

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safety risks for drivers and 

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Your Guide to 

Selwyn Sounds 2018 

Saturday 3 March 2018 

Can’t wait to see you at this year’s Selwyn Sounds! 

Once again Lincoln Domain will be the perfect venue for fun in 

the sun, awesome food and drink, and a stellar cast of Kiwi music 

legends. As the sun goes down, an unforgettable day will culminate 

with an awesome performance from the heart and soul of Australian 

rock and roll - none other than the legendary Jimmy Barnes! 

What’s on 

and when? 

10am: Gates open 

11am: The Warratahs 

12pm: The Ladykillers 

1.15pm: The Narcs 

2.15pm: Stellar 

3.15pm: The Mockers 

4.30pm: Mental as Anything 

5.45pm: The Feelers 

7pm: Jimmy Barnes 

Finish: 8.30pm 

Getting in 

We want to make sure everyone 

has a great time on the day, and 

that there’s nothing stopping you 

getting into the venue. So there 

are some important dos and don’ts 

that need to be followed. 

To make sure there are no 

surprises when you arrive, 

take a few minutes to read our 

Conditions of Entry. 

We recommend you aim to get to 

the venue well before the show 

starts to get yourself a good spot. 

Getting to Lincoln 

Domain and where 

to park 

Lincoln Domain is located at 15 

Meijer Drive Halswell, Lincoln. 

There will be parking at Lincoln 

High School on Boundary 

Road,which is just a short walk 

from the venue via a walkway. 

You can download a printable pdf 

of a map showing the location 

of the venue and park from our 

website 


Bus transport 

There will be five pick up 

locations around Christchurch 

and the surrounding suburbs for 

those who have pre-purchased 

bus tickets. 

Just remember you need to check 

in half an hour before the bus 

departs. 

Sorry but, due to high demand, all 

the prepaid bus tickets have been 

sold. BUT there is an excellent 

regular Metro bus service to 

Lincoln on the day which runs at 

regular intervals from Parklands 

through the city centre and on to 

Lincoln. 

Venue layout 

To familiarise yourself 

with the layout of the 

concert, and help you suss out 

the best spot in advance, view the 

venue map on our website 


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It’s not just the music that’s 

awesome at Selwyn Sounds! The 

food is fantastic too. You’ll find 

something for everyone in our 

huge range of food trucks. 

Or you could rock and feast the 

day away with a special hamper 

full of goodies specially prepared 

by Lincoln High School. All 

proceeds go to help 31 of their 

students to travel to Nepal to 

undertake volunteer work in 

earthquake affected areas. 

For more information visit our 

Facebook page or phone Lincoln 

High School on 03-325 2121 

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separate ezyTicket PDF as they 

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Weedons Residents 

Association secretary 

Gary Doyle responds to 

Selwyn Times’ article 

on Wigram MP Megan 

Woods and Minister for 

Conservation Eugenie 

Sage meeting with 

residents over quarrying 

issues in Templeton 

The inference is that Megan 

Woods and Eugene Sage met 

with Weedons residents. I can 

assure that neither person 

has had any contact with the 

Weedons Resident’s Association. 

They may have been in touch 

with the Templeton residents 

but not with us, and as the 

proposed quarry is in the 

Selwyn District and not the 

Christchurch city then surely 

the local residents association 

should be involved with any 

such discussions. 

For these two people to say 

that they have listened firsthand 

to local residents concerns 

is not correct, and gives 

the Weedons people a false 

impression as to how things 

are progressing. 

Both Weedons and Templeton 

have had a joint meeting 

with Fulton Hogan and a 

channel for dialogue has been 

opened, however, as the firm 

has not finalised its plans yet it 

is to early to make an assumptions 

as to how things will 

progress. 

Two Rivers Community 

Trust community services 

stream manager Bev 

Elder responds to 

Selwyn Times’ article on 

Abbeyfield Ellesmere’s 

request for the district 

council to write off, as 

a grant, its loan to the 

project 

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volunteers 

have asked 

the district 

council to 

write off a 

loan to the 

complex. 

It is obvious that 

John Morten has strong 

feelings that council 

should not be inundated 

with appeals from people 

with strong feelings about 

issues. I agree with him that 

the best form of protection for 

council is to act decisively in 

the Abbeyfield situation, and 

establish a firm precedent that 

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Ellesmere College 

principal appointed 

IRISHMAN Ronan Bass 

has been appointed new 

principal at Ellesmere 

College. 

He will start his new role 

at the school at the beginning 

of term 2. 

It comes after the 

school’s previous principal 

Gavin Kidd resigned to 

take on a new position as 

the director of the Dunedin 

Secondary Schools 

Partnership Charitable 

Trust. 

Following his resignation, 

the school carried out 

a survey of students, staff 

and community to try and 

identify the characteristics 

they wanted to see in their 

new principal. 

The board narrowed its 

selection down to three 

candidates. 

Each candidate met with 

the school’s student senior 

leaders and head students before 

formal interviews were 

carried out by the board. 

Mr Bass is currently 

the deputy principal of 

Hillcrest High School in 

Hamilton. 

Growing up in a small 

rural village on the east 

HORORATA IS planning 

a festival to entertain and 

delight while benefiting the 

community. 

The Hororata Night 

Glow will be a festival with 

hot air balloons lighting up 

the night sky. 

It will feature music, 

food and wine the district 

has on offer, crafts stalls 

and family entertainment. 

Hororata Community 

Trust executive officer 

Cindy Driscoll said the 

event has already captured 

imagination with more 

than 12,000 following the 

festival on Facebook. 

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Ronan Bass. 

coast of Ireland, he was 

educated at the University 

of Limerick. 

He graduated in 1997 

with an honours degree in 

science and education. 

Mr Bass completed a 

Post Graduate Diploma in 

Educational Leadership and 

Management in 2009 at 

Unitec, Auckland, and was 

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study award in 2010. 

During that time he 

carried out research in the 

area of middle leadership 

“Hot air balloons have 

a certain magic that 

intrigues young and old, 

to see them “glowing” in 

unison to music is a rare 

and exciting opportunity,” 

she said. 

Mrs Driscoll said while 

the balloons are the headline 

act of the event, the 

autumn festival surrounding 

their performance 

will offer a whole range of 

entertainment, making it a 

great afternoon out. 

The event has a line-up 

of artists including Holly 

Kimber, Volts and The 

Easy Hearts. 

development to improve 

Māori student achievement. 

Over the past two 

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worked in small, medium 

and large rural and urban 

high schools in Ireland, 

the United Kingdom, 

Switzerland and New 

Zealand. 

He said he is looking 

forward to getting to know 

and serving the Leeston, 

Dunsandel and Southbridge 

communities. 

Lighting up the night sky 

Inflatable mini-golf and 

Springfree trampolines 

will both be free for children 

to play on. 

Mrs Driscoll said food is 

going to be a big focus of 

the event. 

The Hororata Night 

Glow will be held on April 

28, 3-8.30pm at the Hororata 

Domain. Postponement 

date is April 29. Tickets are 

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Bev Elder 

Making sure no one feels 

In her roles with the 

Two Rivers Community 

Trust and Selwyn Civil 

Defence, Darfield’s 

Bev Elder has been 

supporting people 

in need since the 

earthquakes. She 

spoke to Georgia 

O’Connor-Harding 

about what drives her 

to help families in the 

community 

Why did you decide to 

get involved in Two Rivers 

Community Trust? 

It was more the other way 

round. After the earthquakes, 

the community here established 

the Malvern Community Hub 

and for about five months we 

channelled everything you 

could think of into the city in 

convoys. It was everything out 

of our garden’s pantries and 

goodness knows what. We did 

that for about five months and 

then when things began to settle 

down a bit more, we realised 

people wanted to continue 

helping people and so it evolved 

into the Malvern Community 

Hub. From there, the Darfield 

Baptist Church picked up the 

need to have the Two Rivers 

Community Trust so there was 

a legal entity and other things 

could grow and happen out of 

that. 

Are the Malvern Community 

Hub and Two Rivers Trust two 

separate organisations? 

Two Rivers has got four main 

streams to it and community 

support is the stream we are 

under. I manage that stream for 

Two Rivers. The hub falls under 

that along with other things. 

Tell me about some of the key 

projects you have been working 

on lately? 

Regular programmes we 

support are the Craft and 

Cuppa. That is specifically for 

people who are lonely and need 

to come out and talk to other 

people. They can do crafts if 

they want to, but they don’t 

have to. It is a chance for lonely 

people to integrate into a bigger 

community. The folk from 

Westmar Senior Care Centre, 

some of them come along to it. 

It is just nice to be out and about 

in the community and meeting 

other people. Language and 

Laughter is another one. It came 

KINDNESS: Two Rivers 

Community Trust community 

services stream manager and 

Selwyn Civil Defence worker 

Bev Elder helps families in 

need of support in Malvern. 

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER 

out of our knowledge there were 

many migrant women kind of 

trapped on farms and some of 

them desperate to have their 

children get into some kind of 

pre-school programme so they 

start learning English. We have 

had people from South America, 

Egypt and India. They gather 

together to do conversational 

English and help with whatever 

project they are on about. 

The Malvern area gets a lot of 

people coming from overseas? 

Absolutely. For the women 

in particular, they can be very 

isolated on their farms. The 

husbands can be off to work and 

he is integrating with others and 

learning English, but she is at 

home maybe with a child or two. 

We have a particular compassion 

for those women. 

In your role, what are some 

interesting things you have 

learnt that you think others 

would be surprised to hear? 

It is certainly around the 

perception of poverty. Because 

we think, ‘oh, this is where 

retired farmers come,’ and 

retired farmers clearly have 

a lot of money. There is a 

misconception about the level 

of poverty. That is quite an 

interesting one to tackle. We 

offer budgeted advice and run 

the foodbank so we are seeing 

those people who have hit a 

speed bump on their road and 

they are really struggling. But 

it is interesting to convince 

other people there is that level 

of poverty. The other critical 

element is about housing and 

the need for social housing. The 

market sourced system simply 

doesn’t work. The two are kind 

of linked. 

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alone in the countryside 

You don’t always hear a lot 

about Selwyn’s social situation? 

One of the difficulties is that 

the people who have some 

control are the people who 

decide what is the poverty level 

or what is the need for social 

housing or emergency housing. 

All of the agencies who support 

them are distant. They are in 

the city or they are hidden in 

bureaucratic places. So out here, 

we are left to do what can we do. 

What do you feel needs 

to be done to improve these 

situations? 

There needs to be a clear 

commitment from the agencies 

that they will sit around a table 

and talk to the people who really 

know what is going on. And 

explore and discuss until we find 

the solutions that are available 

to us. 

It is really quite simple if 

you talk to people in their own 

communities, you find what they 

need is a change in regulation so 

you can put a granny flat on the 

back of your property that is not 

for a family member but is for 

somebody else. 

In Darfield of course, we 

have a significant proportion of 

the population that live alone. 

Sometimes they are living like 

me in a three-bedroom house on 

a quarter acre section which is 

far more than I actually need. 

But I don’t have any other 

alternatives. Where can I find 

small suitable accommodation 

that doesn’t take it right through 

the roof? If we had a forum that 

said how could we deal with 

this and what is in our power 

to do that, we could make a big 

difference I believe. 

Are there other agencies you 

would like to talk to? 

Absolutely. Some of the private 

organisations that do social 

housing. I know the Salvation 

Army is struggling with the 

definition of ‘need’ and the 

limitations on that but they are 

another voice. 

The agency that controls 

income subsidies; they need to 

be sitting around the table as 

well. WINZ and places like that, 

and representatives of the health 

system because everybody knows 

the healthiest place for a person 

is in their own home. How do 

we keep them there? How do 

we sustain people in their own 

homes or make it possible to do 

that? It would have to be a forum 

that looks at all the aspects. 

What is the most difficult 

part of your job? 

It is a silly thing but really the 

most difficult part of my job is 

encouraging people to believe 

they are not a failure if they have 

a speed bump in their life and if 

they need a bit of help they can 

get it. When they have got over 

that, they can contribute back. It 

is just the way a neighbour works 

with another neighbour. 

You must feel like you know 

everyone in the community 

after working with them so 

much? 

Just about, and we work hard 

to make sure people know we 

will stop and listen. We will take 

them seriously. We will find 

some way – some neighbourly 

way – of dealing with what the 

situation is. We recommend to 

other people, we advocate to 

other people, we walk alongside 

people on the journey. 

Is this your full-time role? 

I am full-time bossy my family 

tells me. I have had a long career 

in teaching and I use aspects of it 

in what I do now. But, yes, I am 

retired and busy. 

How did you come to arrive 

in Darfield? 

I am really a North Islander 

who came down here to 

Darfield. I think it was about 

2003-2004. When I finished my 

teaching career I wanted to be 

a bit closer to my children and 

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And you have been involved 

in helping the Darfield 

community ever since? 

I have a passion for Malvern 

because it is the biggest but least 

inhabited and therefore the least 

serviced part of Selwyn. When 

people think of Selwyn, they 

tend to think of the big-bodied 

population that is Rolleston and 

the services there. 

We have got so many villages. 

They have just as much need and 

it is just helping them to find a 

voice or find some strategies 

that are in their control. If we 

can do this together we can 

mange it. 

You must like being out in the 

country? 

Yes, and the other element 

is because it is rural there is a 

spirit of generosity – it is just 

wonderful. We never lack for 

volunteers; we never lack for 

contributions to the foodbank 

or people to help out. People 

want to be engaged; to be 

neighbourly; to express that 

neighbourliness. 

Has Darfield changed a lot? 

The demographics are 

changing; it is growing. There is 

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no doubt about that in different 

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significant rise in renters rather 

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It has certainly got enough 

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being used as a reason to not go 

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What do you like to do in 

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I have a very active little dog 

so walking is one of them. I 

love working in the Darfield 

Community Garden that has 

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Teacher says farewell to a life of ballet 


“THE MORE you put into 

dance, the more that comes back 

to you.” 

Those are the words of highlyrespected 

ballet teacher Ann 

Judson, of Lincoln, who has 

dedicated 44 years to helping 

place dancers in professional 

schools and ballet companies 


She taught at ballet schools 

across the country and most recently 

at Aspire Dance Academy 

where she took classes at the 

Springston Community Hall. 

But after a difficult past 18 

months, Ms Judson has farewelled 

a life of ballet. 

In November, she fell off 

her bike and broke two parts 

of her upper arm and 

dislocated her shoulder. She also 

broke her shoulder socket in two 

places. 

She spent seven weeks sitting 

upright in her bed every night to 

sleep. 

“I was very fortunate because 

the hospital hoped the dislocation 

would go back into place so 

I could avoid surgery. That actually 

happened,” she said. 

But she said she has got another 

five months of physio and 

the last 18 months have been a 

lot to cope with. 

In 2016, she lost her husband 

Paul in an accident at Queen’s 

Birthday weekend and dealt 

with unexpected throat surgery 

shortly afterwards. 

“Often he would walk through 

the door with the most beautiful 

bouquet of roses with no other 

reason than to say: ‘I love you’,” 

she said. 

Ms Judson said she was fortunate 

because her husband was a 

superb cook and she would come 

home to a cooked meal when she 

was tired at the end of the day. 

When she was recognised with 

a New Zealand Order Of Merit 

(MNZM) for services to ballet in 

2015, she said Paul had earned 

that award as well. 

Ms Judson said the parents 

of her pupils supported her “in 

every possible way” both before 

and after her husband’s death. 

LOVE OF DANCE: Respected ballet teacher Ann Judson has retired after teaching ballet for 44 years. From left – Alex Jones, 10, Ms 

Judson, granddaughter Harper Cullinane, 1, Grace Jones, 8, and Ben Jones, 5, at the Springston Community Hall. 

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER 

“The parental support I have 

had has been absolutely superb,” 

she said. 

A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 

celebration was held at St Mary’s 

Anglican Church, Halswell, 

recently to recognise her retirement. 

Ms Judson trained at the New 

Zealand School of Dance and 

danced with the Royal New 

Zealand Ballet. 

She set up the National Ballet 

School full-time tertiary course 

in Christchurch in 1993 and was 

awarded a fellowship with the 

British Ballet Organisation. 

She is also the South Island 

representative for the British Ballet 

Organisation Australasia. 

But Ms Judson said the greatest 

part of her teaching career 

has been “to see a child’s belief 

in him or herself come into fruition.” 

One of her most successful 

pupils was Marc Cassidy who 

travelled from Clyde to Christch- 

LOOKING BACK: Ann Judson 

with a international Japanese 

student training at the National 

Ballet School in the early 

1990s. 

urch for weeks at a time to train 

with her. 

Cassidy was accepted into the 

Australian Ballet School before 

winning The Genée International 

Ballet Competition in 

London in 1993. 

Cassidy described Ms 

Judson as “one in a million,” 

generous, honest and “genuinely 

in love” with the art form of 

ballet. 

Following the February 22, 

2011, earthquake, Ms Judson 

managed to get her classes up 

and running two weeks later at 

the Tai Tapu Hall. 

She would tell parents not to 

worry about fees and use what 

money they had on petrol to get 

their children to her classes. 

“There were many grateful 

parents because the children 

were wetting their beds and 

they were terrified. It was just 

awful. 

“With the little ones coming 

through the door I said: ‘Let’s 

stomp on the monster’s head,’ 

which was very helpful when 

there were aftershocks and they 

were really frightened,” Ms 

Judson said. 

She said there were many 

hardships – with many of her 

school’s families having no 

homes or jobs. 

“We even got into a system 

where one parent who had a big 

vegetable garden would bring 

in tomatoes and lettuces to help 

other families. There was a real 

comradeship,” she said. 

Later when she heard the Tai 

Tapu Hall was going to be pulled 

down she moved her classes to 

Springston. 

Ms Judson would also buy costumes 

and shoes for her pupils 

facing hardships. 

Her school would run fundraisers 

and she contributed 

what money she could to get her 

pupils into courses both in New 

Zealand and overseas. 

Now she will spend her time 

working at Wilkins Bridal in 

Christchurch and looking after 

her granddaughter Harper. 

“It is lovely to have those interests. 

I love young people so I am 

very fortunate to be able to do 

this,” Mrs Judson said.



SUMMER 

in 

SELWYN 

YOUR GUIDE TO UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS IN SELWYN 

Check out the Summer in Selwyn 

events for March and April! 

The full Summer in Selwyn guide can be 

collected from Council offices, Selwyn 

District Libraries, Lincoln Event Centre or 

the Rolleston Community Centre. 

Lake Crichton Series Triathlon 

and Duathlon 

Friday 2 March, Lake Crichton, Dunsandel 

A family-friendly event for all-comers to finish their 

working week with a race. Enter individually or in a team, 

with options of short and long courses available. To enter 

visit www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz. 

Spectrum Lighting and Sound 

Outdoor Movie – Leeston 

Friday 2 March, 7–9pm, Anderson Square 

Monsters University, 2013 (G) 

Grab your nearest and dearest for this family-friendly movie 

outdoors! Bring a seat, bean bag or blanket and chill out in 

front of our huge outdoor screen. 

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) was 

a little monster, he’s dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and 

he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come 

from Monsters University (MU). 

Selwyn Parenting Network Children’s Day 

Sunday 4 March, 12–3pm, Foster Park, Rolleston 

Celebrate Children’s Day with a huge variety of free entertainment and activities. Connect 

with your local community and organisations with a day full of games, food, music and fun 

competitions. 

Faringdon Summer Skate Jam 

Leeston – Wednesday 7 March, 3.30–5.30pm, 

Leeston Skate Park 

Prebbleton – Wednesday 14 March, 5.30–7.30pm, 

Prebbleton Community Park (combined Summer 

Skate Jam and Picnic in the Park) 

West Melton – Wednesday 21 March, 3.30–5.30pm, 

West Melton School 

Lincoln – Wednesday 28 March, 3.30–5.30pm, 

Lincoln Skate Park 

Glentunnel – Wednesday 4 April, 3.30–5.30pm, 

Glentunnel School 

Rolleston – Saturday 7 April, 1–3pm, Rolleston 

Skate Park 

Head to your local skate park to show off your moves. 

Bring your own gear or hire for free. Coaching available 

with experienced skate instructors. Prizes up for grabs for 

best tricks! 

growing strong 

communities 

together 

SUMMER SELWYN 

YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER EVENTS IN SELWYN 2017 /18 

growing strong 

communities 

together 

in 

New World Rolleston Picnic in 

the Parks 

Burnham – Thursday 8 March, 5.30–7.30pm, 

Freyberg Reserve 

Prebbleton – Wednesday 14 March, 5.30–7.30pm, 

Prebbleton Community Park (combined Summer 

Skate Jam and Picnic in the Park) 

Lincoln – Thursday 22 March, 5.30–7.30pm, 

Lincoln Domain 

Pop down to your local park with the family for a picnic. 

Live music, bouncy castles, face painting, Pedalmania, 

entertainment and much more. Activities for all ages 

and prizes up for grabs. Free sausage sizzle and coffee 

available for purchase. 

Faringdon Music on the Green 

Be entertained with live music at your local green. Bring a picnic and relax while listening 

to an outstanding line-up of talented musicians. 

Darfield – Sunday 11 March, 4.30–7pm, Westview Park 

Including Mariah Turnbull, Ashy Batchelor, Reconstruction and Ruby Fusion. 

Lincoln – Sunday 18 March, 4.30–7pm, The Lincoln Green 

A fantastic afternoon to listen to a variety of genre from jazz, acoustic, alt-folk/Americana, 

folk and slide guitar! Including Alex Hardy, Joe Oliver, Manuka Hunnies and Vintage Blue. 

Rolleston – Sunday 8 April, 3–5.30pm, Rolleston Reserve 

Including Flip Grater, Li’l Chuck the One Man Skiffle Machine, Alex Hardy and Joe Oliver. 

Kim Hill Hot Topic 

Thursday 22 March, 6.30pm, Lincoln University 

New Zealand radio personality Kim Hill facilitates a debate 

of panelists covering this year’s topic ‘Soil – are we letting 

our most precious resource slip through our fingers?’. Koha 

on door. 

Country Fair, Vintage Machinery 

and Transport Show 

Friday 23–Sunday 25 March, 9am–6pm, 1531 

Highfield Road, Aylesbury 

A family day out exploring all things vintage with farm 

machinery, trucks, implements and stationary engines, plus 

children’s play area. 

Leeston Fête 

Saturday 24 March, 10am–3pm, Leeston Township 

Lots of craft stalls, buskers, music, food vendors, and activities for kids. 

Want more information? 

Visit Facebook and the Council website. Follow us on Facebook for 

up-to date event information. 

www.facebook.com/summerinselwyn 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/events

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SELWYN TIMES 

West Melton kea 

crossing is all go! 

The kea crossing installation has been completed for West Melton Primary School on Weedons 

Ross Road. 

Senior students from the school trained as Road Patrollers with School Community Officer 

Constable Rick Groen on Monday morning. The patrollers learnt how to safely operate the newly 

installed and much awaited kea crossing to ensure their fellow students and caregivers get across 

the busy road safely. 

Kea crossings are operated by the trained patrollers along with an adult supervisor. The patrollers 

are taught how to find a safe gap in the traffic flow to swing the stop arms out into, to hold the 

pedestrians until traffic has stopped and to release pedestrians to cross once the path is clear. 

Sue Jackson, Principal of West Melton Primary School says the kea crossing is an opportunity for 

students to be involved in the community with leadership responsibilities. 

“We are delighted to endorse our Safe School Travel Plan by supporting our students in their 

leadership roles as road patrol monitors, ensuring the safety of the school community as they 

cross the now busy Weedons Ross Road.” 

The kea crossing and footpath extension north on Weedons Ross Road complete the recent 

shopping centre landscaping and school frontage development. Road Safety Coordinator 

Stephanie Hautler urges parents to use the kea crossing and try active transport. 

“We want our young people to be getting to school actively where they can and the kea crossing 

and footpath is another tool to open up routes to the community across a busy road. Caregivers 

need to be mindful that they are role models for all kids, not just their own and use the kea 

crossing to and from school when the flags are up.’’ 

Drivers are asked to keep an eye on their speed around pedestrians, when entering and exiting 

the shopping centre and near the school. 

“This is your village and for your children to be safe getting to school you must slow down,” Mrs 

Hautler says. 

When the kea crossing is not under the control of the road patrol team the cross point operates 

like any other piece of road where pedestrians have to wait until the road is clear before crossing 

and to wave drivers through who stop to let them cross. 

Have your say on Water Bylaws 

The Council is inviting submissions to three bylaws covering key water services across the district. 

The current Water Supply Bylaw 2008 and the Water Race Bylaw 2008 have both been reviewed 

reviewed, while a new Stormwater and Drainage Bylaw 2018 has been drafted for consultation. 

The Water Supply Bylaw relates to water supplies under Council control and management across the 

district. It has worked well over the past 10 years but now needs to be updated to reflect changes 

in operations and in the district’s water needs. The updated bylaw will clarify the obligations of the 

Council and customers, provide flexibility in approving connections and generally make the bylaw 

easier to understand. 

The Water Race Bylaw, which relates to the Council’s water race network, has also been in place since 

2008, and the amended version is not significantly different. The changes mainly relate to technical 

aspects such as terminology and definitions, and ensuring it meets current statutory requirements. 

The new Stormwater and Drainage Bylaw 2018 provides a framework for managing the stormwater 

and drainage network across Selwyn. It covers development and maintenance of the network, and 

measures to minimize risks to the network from damage, interference or contamination. 

The three bylaws are open for public consultation until Wednesday 21 March. Information on the 

proposals, including a copy of the draft bylaw and details on making a submission, are available at 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay 

Open Fire Season 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has advised the Selwyn 

district is now in an Open Fire Season. 

No fire permit is needed to light a fire in open air in an Open Fire 

Season. However, you are still responsible for the fire and must 

ensure that the fire does not get out of control and spread to 

vegetation or property. 

Fires in the open air in urban areas must 

comply with the Environment Canterbury 

Air Regional outdoor burning measures. To 

learn more about Fire Seasons visit the FENZ 

website www.checkitsalright.nz. 

Ex-cyclone Gita skims past 

Selwyn district 

Selwyn was fortunate to be spared the worst effects of ex-tropical 

cyclone Gita last week. 

On Tuesday (February 21) evening the Council declared a Civil 

Defence State of Emergency in response to predicted extremely 

heavy rainfall and high winds. While the district received sustained 

rainfall which caused river levels to rise and some surface flooding, 

the forecast weather didn’t eventuate. By Wednesday (February 22) 

afternoon the declaration was lifted. 

Selwyn Civil Defence local controller Helene Faass says the 

decision to declare on Tuesday evening was to allow the Council 

Civil Defence team to get on with the job and take action if it 

needed to. 

“The rainfall didn’t reach predicted levels, however taking a 

precautionary approach and declaring meant we had access to 

powers and resources to evacuate low-lying settlements such as 

the upper and lower Selwyn Huts if necessary. We were also able to 

place other agencies on standby to assist,” she says. 

Coes Ford, Chamberlains Ford and Whitecliffs campgrounds 

were closed to campers for two nights due to the high level of the 

Selwyn River. 

The Council would like to thank the community for its support and 

cooperation during the extreme weather event. Thanks also to our 

community response teams, staff, contractors and volunteers for 

their work. 

You can join Selwyn Gets Ready to receive vital emergency 

information relevant to the area where you live. Messages are sent 

via email and more urgent messages requiring immediate action will 

be sent to your mobile selwyn.getsready.net. 

Coes Ford in flood 

Water meters installed in 

Southbridge and Rakaia Huts 

Southbridge and Rakaia Huts are the latest townships in line for the 

rollout of water meters across the district’s water supplies. 

Installation of water meters at households connected to these 

supplies will begin early next month, and is scheduled to be 

completed by late April. 

Around 90% of Council supply households across the district are 

already on meters, and this project will complete installations at 

around 315 properties in Southbridge and 106 in Rakaia Huts. 

Metering has been shown to reduce water consumption as it links 

water use to charging – so households that use less water benefit 

from lower charges, while those using more pay higher charges. 

Households with average water use will find their total charge 

remains similar to what they currently pay. You can help avoid 

incurring extra charges by monitoring your water use – see 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/watermetering for more information and tips 

on how to read your water meter. 

Council Call 

Selwyn District Council 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338 

Rolleston Library 

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

Darfield Library & Service Centre 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

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Notices 

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE 

Wednesday 28 February 

Arthur’s Pass 11.30am–12.30pm 

Castle Hill 1.40–2.15pm 

Springfield 3–3.30pm 

Thursday 1 March 

Giggles & Scribbles Early 

Learning Centre 10.15–10.45am 

Prebbleton Playcentre 

11–11.30am 

Council Headquarters 

12.45–1.15pm 

Cat’s Pyjamas Rolleston 

1.30–2pm 

Monday 5 March 

Dunsandel Playcentre 

10–10.30am 

Burnham Montessori 

11–11.30am 

Darfield Playcentre 12–12.30pm 

Darfield Primary School 

1–1.30pm 

Tuesday 6 March 

Kirwee 10–10.45am 

Kirwee School 10.45–11.30am 

Preston Downs, Cnr 

Prestons/Weedons Ross Rd 

12.15–12.45pm 

West Melton School 

12.45–1.30pm 

West Melton Learning Centre 

1.30–1.50pm 

Cat’s Pyjamas West Melton 

1.50–2.20pm 

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. 

District Plan Review Committee 

Wed 28 Feb 9am 

Selwyn Waihora Zone 

Committee 

Tue 6 Mar 2pm 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Property Committee 

Wed 7 Mar 9am 

ON THE 

ROADS 

SUPPORTING THE ARTS 

The Creative Communities 

Assessment Committee needs a 

new community representative 

for the Selwyn Central Ward 

(Rolleston and West Melton). 

The committee operates under 

the wing of the Selwyn District 

Council to distribute Creative 

New Zealand funds for local arts 

and cultural projects. It meets 

four times a year to consider 

funding applications. 

The unpaid position starts from 

1 April 2018, for a term of three 

years. Travel expenses are 

reimbursed. Ideally candidates 

will have been actively involved 

in the arts in the Selwyn 

Central Ward, and be keen to 

encourage and promote arts 

activities within Selwyn district. 

Applicants must reside in the 

Selwyn Central ward. 

If you are interested in this 

position, please apply in writing 

or email, including details of 

your involvement in the arts, by 

5pm, Friday, 9 March 2018. 

Post your application to Creative 

Communities Assessment 

Committee Position (Selwyn 

Central), Selwyn District Council, 

PO Box 90, Rolleston 7643, 

Attention Stuart Westoby or 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee 

Wed 7 Mar 3pm 

Council Meeting 

Wed 14 Mar 1pm 

Citizenship Ceremony 

Wed 14 Mar 6.30pm 

LOCAL COMMITTEES & 

ASSOCIATIONS 

Coalgate/Glentunnel Reserve 

Management Committee 

Tue 6 Mar 7.30pm 

Coalgate Fire Station 

Coalgate Township Committee 

Tue 27 Feb 7.30pm 

Coalgate Fire Station 

Doyleston Community 

Committee 

Wed 7 Mar 7.30pm 

Osborne Park Pavilion 

Greendale Recreation Reserve 

Committee 

Tue 6 Mar 8pm 

Greendale Sports Pavilion 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

Management Committee 

Mon 12 Mar 7.30pm 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

On the roads this week 

email stuart.westoby@selwyn. 

govt.nz. For further information, 

contact Stuart Westoby 347 

2708. 

DOG MICROCHIPPING 

CLINIC 

Free dog microchipping will take 

place on Friday 9 March at 

· Leeston: 9–9.30am 

· Darfield: 10.15–10.45am 

· Rolleston: 11.30am–12pm 

· Lincoln: 12.45–1.15pm 

Please note: 

· Clinics last for only 30 minutes 

· The Rolleston venue is Norman 

Kirk Drive (off Rolleston Drive), 

other locations are outside 

libraries 

· Microchipping won’t occur if 

wet. 

If you have any questions 

regarding microchipping, please 

contact Tracey on 347 2800 or 

318 8338. 

Lake Coleridge Community 

Committee 

Fri 16 Mar 7.30pm 

Lake Coleridge Hall 

Leeston Community Committee 

Mon 5 Mar 7.30pm, Leeston 

Library Community Room 

Lincoln Community Committee 

Mon 12 Mar 7pm, Fitzgerald 

Room Lincoln Event Centre 

Springston Hall Committee 

Thur 1 Feb 7.30pm 

Springston Hall 

Tawera Memorial Hall 

Committee 

Wed 28 Feb 7.30pm 

Tawera Memorial Hall 

Week earlier 

Waihora Park Reserve 

Committee 

Tue 6 Mar 7.30pm 

Waihora Bowling Club 

Whitecliffs Township & Domain 

Committee 

Mon 5 Mar 7.30pm 

Glentunnel Community Centre 

Week earlier 

Stabilised seal repairs will be occurring on Hororata Road, Minchins Road and 

Leaches Road. A road reconstruction will be carried out at the Sleemans Road 

and Leaches Road intersection. Reseals will be carried out on Waterbridge Way, 

Tramway Road and Dalethorpe Road. Repairs to isolated areas of slumped seal will 

be carried out on Tennyson Street. Digout repairs will occur on Waimakariri Gorge 

Road. Edge breaks and shoulder build up will be carried out on Minchins Road and 

Aylesbury Road. Armour seal will occur on Jones Road. Please stop on request at 

these sites. 

An intersection upgrade including traffic lights, cycle lanes and footpaths (both separate and shared), 

as well as storm water work and road resurfacing is continuing at the Masefield Drive/Rolleston Drive 

intersection in Rolleston. Removal of existing islands and vegetation has been done and ducts installed 

for cables for the new layout. 

Footpath reconstructions will be carried out in Prebbleton. 

Work has begun by NZTA on SH73 at Cornishmans Rise, between Arthur’s Pass and Lake Pearson 

involving installing more gabion baskets, repairing the shoulder and replacing guardrail. This section of 

highway is reasonably narrow, with tight curves, steep grades and blind rises in some locations. Take 

care as you approach the site and stick to the posted speed limit which will be 30km/h. 

Selwyn Events 

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FRIDAY 

2 

MARCH 

MONDAY 

5 

MARCH 

MONDAY 

5 

MARCH 

WEDNESDAY 

7 

MARCH 

THURSDAY 

8 

MARCH 

Faringdon Summer Skate 

Jam – Tai Tapu 

Tai Tapu School, 3.30–5.30pm 

Head to Tai Tapu School to show off 

your moves. Bring your own gear or 

hire for free. Coaching available with 

experienced skate instructors. Prizes 

up for grabs for best tricks! For details 

go to facebook.com/summerinselwyn 

Spectrum Lighting and 

Sound Outdoor Movies – 

Leeston 

Anderson Square, 7–9pm 

Bring a seat, bean bag or blanket and 

chill out in front of our huge outdoor 

screen. Hot drinks and movie snacks 

will be onsite to purchase. For details 

go to facebook.com/summerinselwyn. 

Waste Free Parenting 

Workshop 

Rolleston Community Centre, 

9.30am–12pm 

Kate Meads, ‘waste-free warrior’ 

and motivational speaker, will teach 

you exciting and inspiring ways to 

minimise waste, while introducing 

you to modern sustainable products 

for use in the home. This is a Council 

sponsored event. Tickets are $25 

each or for a couple. Every ticket 

comes with a $100 goodie bag. 

Bookings are required – to book visit 

www.wastefreeparenting.co.nz. 

Food Lovers Masterclass 

Rolleston Community Centre, 

6.30–8.30pm 

This session, hosted by ‘waste-free 

warrior’ and motivational speaker Kate 

Meads, focuses on education around 

ways to reduce food waste when 

cooking and preparing meals. This is 

a Council sponsored event. Tickets 

are $25 each or for a couple. Every 

ticket comes with a $100 goodie bag. 

Bookings are required – to book visit 

www.wastefreeparenting.co.nz. 


Jam – Leeston 

Leeston Skate Park, High Street, 

3.30–5.30pm 

Head to Leeston Skate Park to show 

off your moves. Bring your own gear 

or hire for free. Coaching available 

with experienced skate instructors. 

Prizes up for grabs for best tricks! 

For details go to facebook.com/ 

summerinselwyn 

Funding meeting 

Lincoln Event Centre, 10am–12pm 

The Canterbury Rural Community 

Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) 

Local Distribution Committee is 

holding a public meeting in Selwyn. 

Representatives of community 

organisations are invited to meet the 

people who offer funding. RSVP to 

christchurchdiafunding@dia.govt.nz 

by Friday 2 March. 

For information on listing a community event visit 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 


Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 


(03) 347 2800 

Darfield call free 318 8338 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

SelwynDistrictCouncil



Backyard Critters 

SELWYN TIMES 

Slimy slug-like predators of the worm world 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in 

entomology (insects and other invertebrates). 

Each week he introduces a new species 

found in his backyard at Lincoln. His column 

aims to raise public awareness of biodiversity, 

the variety of living things around us 

TERRESTRIAL flatworms are 

flat, slug-like, free-living soil 

fauna with unsegmented bodies. 

The dimensions of flatworms, 

also known as turbellaria, are 

not constant as they can change 

from short (1cm) and fat, to long 

(12cm) and skinny (0.5cm) at 

will. 

New Zealand is thought to 

have about 100 species, with 

numerous colours and patterns. 

However, individuals are usually 

striped, dotty or a single colour. 

Flatworms are very similar to 

slugs; being delicate, soft-bodied, 

susceptible to desiccation and 

the use of mucous. 

They are easily damaged and 

collected specimens usually die 

and decompose very quickly to 

a liquid. 

Being sensitive to sun, these 

critters are always found in cool, 

moist, snug places against soil. 

They’re often hiding under plant 

pots, plastic, flat wood, pavers, 

and the like. 

Their ability to squeeze into 

small holes and crevices helps 

them locate and consume earthworms, 

slugs and snails. 

These predators use their 

mucus to catch and digest 

their prey, which is swallowed 

through their mouth located 

half-way along its underside. 

Pale coloured egg capsules can 

be observed in the flatworm’s 

body prior to laying, at which 

time they darken to a shiny black 

ball about 5mm in diameter. 

The most well-known New 

Zealand flatworm species is 

arthurdendyus triangulatus. 

This voracious earthworm 

SLIMY: Terrestrial flatworms 

are similar to slugs. (Above) – 

Flatworms lay pale coloured 

egg capsules. 

predator has become a major 

threat overseas to European 

earthworm species. Each flatworm 

can eat at least one earthworm 

per week. 

Flatworms are thought to 

hitch-hike in pot plants transported 


Lincoln students race to start year 

LINCOLN University has 

started off the academic year 

with its own version of reality 

television show, The Amazing 

Race. 

The university welcomed its 

new students recently by getting 

them to race around the campus 

using an app called the Wild 

Goose Chase. 

The race was organised by the 

Lincoln University Students’ 

Association and featured an egg 

challenge, students drawing with 

their non-dominant hand and a 

gumboot throwing competition. 

The association also gave out 

goody bags and pots of noodles 

on the day. 

Other activities included 

giant inflatable balls and 

music. 

A media spokesman said 

the race was a different way 

for students to get to know the 

Lincoln campus. 

The university’s academic 

year started last week, while its 

orientation week started earlier 

this month. 

WELCOME TO UNI: New students ran around inside giant 

inflatable balls. (Right) – Lincoln University Students’ 

Association president James Ranstead handed out noodles. 

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SELWYN TIMES



• By Gordon Findlater 

WEEDONS AND Sefton 

have seized the early 

initiative in the top-four 

section of the Canterbury 

Country premier one-day 

competition. 

Weedons defeated 

Leeston-Southbridge 

by three wickets in a 

tight match played 

in bowler-friendly 

conditions at Weedons 

Domain. 

Batting first, Leeston- 

Southbridge made a slow 

but steady start before 

Weedons’ Jonathan Green 

dismissed both William 

Macfarlane for 17 and 

Chris Beatson for a duck 

in quick succession to 

have the visitors at 28/2. 

Opening batsman Liam 

O’Sullivan was the only 

batsman to make a healthy 

contribution, grinding 

out 39 from 101 deliveries 

before being bowled by 

Green. 


were bowled out for 119 

in the 38th over. Weedons 

were able to clean up the 

middle order and tail 

with relative ease. Brad 

Nightingale and Green 

were the best of the 

SPORTS 

Weedons take tight match 

bowlers, both claiming 

three wickets. 

Weedons’ run chase got 

off to a shaky start. They 

found themselves two 

wickets down for just 10 

runs early. Gareth Painter 

and Sam Wilson were able 

to steady the ship by combining 

for a third wicket 

partnership of 32. 

However, it was the 

lower order that fired to 

get Weedons over the 

line. Number 6 Shannon 

Dunnett and No 9 Kane 

Meyerhoff both scoring 23 

runs each to see their side 

reach the total in the 24th 

over. 

O’Sullivan continued 

an impressive day of work 

with three wickets to 

finish as the best Leeston- 

Southbridge bowler. 

The other top-four match 

RUNS: Liam 

O’Sullivan 

was the top 

scorer on 

Saturday with 

39. 

saw competition defending 

champions Sefton defeat 

defending newcomers Cheviot 

by eight wickets. 

Andrew Laffrey and 

Harley James both claimed 

three wickets for Sefton as 

Cheviot were all-out for 

just 75. Sefton reached the 

small total with ease in the 

27th over. 

Scoreboards: 


119 (L O’Sullivan 41; J 

Green 3/14, B Nightingale 

3/19; J Watson 2/38) lost 

to Weedons 123/7 (S Dunnett 

23, K Meyerhoff 23; L 

O’Sullivan 3/30, C Norton 

2/28). 

Cheviot 75 (e Anderson 

15; A Laffey 3/2, H James 

3/8, T Waller 2/16) lost to 

Sefton 76/2 (M Rowe 29, H 

James 22; S Burnett 1/6, H 

Fitzpatrick 1/9). 

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AERIAL: Jack Thorpe sends the ball flying 

towards the boundary. 

HOW’S THAT? Weedons successfully 

appeal for an lbw on Hamish Malcolm. 

STOP: Gareth Painter puts his 

body on the line to prevent a 

boundary. 

SHOT: Tim Field pulls the ball to 

the onside. 

CUT: Oscar Hooper slashes the 

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Waikirikiri 

may join 

Canty hockey 

league 

A VOTE will be taken on 

whether to affiliate Waikirikiri 

to the Canterbury Hockey 

Association on Wednesday 

night. 

If the vote at the association’s 

annual meeting is in favour of 

the affiliation, Waikirikiri will 

be able to enter teams into the 

Canterbury senior competition 

in a staged basis over a number 

of years. 

A vote in favour would mean 

the year 7/8 Kwik Sticks 11-aside 

boys and girls, senior division 

three (year 9 up to under-18) 

boys and girls and the mid-week 

open men’s and women’s teams 

will be able to be entered this 

year. 

Waikirikiri club president 

Lyndal Marshall says it is an 

exciting development which will 

allow them to bring new players 

into the game and give them a 

stage on which to represent their 

local club. 

Waikirikiri Hockey was 

formed in 2017. Until the club’s 

formation, players had to travel 

to the city to join a club. 

In its first year, the club attracted 

120 junior hockey players 

in 13 teams, of which 70 per 

cent were new to the game. 

Tight schedule for Lincoln Uni athlete 


AFTER competing in the 

Canterbury track and field 

championships at the weekend, 

Lincoln University student Tegan 

Duffy will have little time to 

recover. 

The 17-year-old is about to head 

off to the New Zealand track and 

field and then the Australian 

junior championships – with 

all three events in the space of a 

month. 

She has also just started 

studying land and property 

management at Lincoln, works 

part-time at the Commodore 

Hotel, and trains six times a week 

at the Old Boys’ United Athletic 

Club. 

She won the under-20 long 

jump at the Canterbury track and 

field championships in Timaru 

with a distance of 5.64m in her 

fifth jump. However, Duffy didn’t 

compete in her other specialised 

event, the 100m hurdles. 

She is set to compete in both 

events at the New Zealand track 

and field championships from 

March 9-11 in Hamilton before 

flying to Sydney on March 12 for 

the Australian junior athletics 

championships from March 14- 

18. 

“So basically I have to get back, 

repack and head off again,” she 

said. 

Tegan said she started 

athletics as a hobby but now has 

aspirations for bigger things. 

“I am looking ahead to the 

junior worlds and what I need to 

do to qualify for that,” she said. 

She has to pay her own way to 

attend the championships, and 

said it would cost about $2000 to 

attend the Hamilton and Sydney 

events. 

“I have gone to the local 

community board to ask for 

funding and my nana Faye Kerr 

has helped me fundraise with 

my mum, Toni, and we have held 

some quiz nights. Also, nana has 

a few friends that have chipped 

in,” she said. 

For the past month, Tegan has 

been training harder than 

usual and has been pushing 

herself to see what her body can 

endure. 

“There has been a lot of harder 

running and pushing myself as 

hard as possible. The weights are 

heavier, all of that,” she said. 

ATHLETE: Tegan Duffy, seen 

here competing at last year’s 

New Zealand track and field 

championships, will be back 

at the same event next month 

looking for success in the long 

jump and 100m hurdles. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Reliving special 

memories 

Many people have memories of their 

early cars. 

Paul’s story began 50 years ago when he 

met Ev. They were just 13 years old and 

students at Buller High School in Westport. 

On leaving high school, Ev shifted to 

Christchurch and Paul became a mechanic’s 

apprentice at Westport’s Ford dealership. 

He purchased his first car, a 100E Ford 

Prefect in 1972, a typical boy racer car of 

the day with a 105E engine, GT camshaft, 

Weber carburettor, lowered fat feet, and it 

was noisy. 

A year later, Paul moved up to his first 

Cortina, a 1963 1500cc model, beginning 

his love of Cortinas. 

“It was a great car, having started its life 

with the Sisters of Mercy at the Westport 

Catholic convent,” says Paul. 

In early 1974, just before he married 

Ev who had moved back to Westport to 

begin nursing training at Buller Hospital, 

Paul purchased a 1965 Aeroflow 1500cc 

Cortina. For their honeymoon, they took 

the Cortina on a road trip through the 

Haast Pass, returning via Christchurch. 

At the time, the Haast Pass was under 

construction with numerous road works, 

temporary one lane bridges and a shingle 

road between lakes Paringa and Hawea. 

“I enjoyed drifting around the corners 

without shaking the car to pieces from the 

corrugations in the road,” explains Paul. 

Eventually the 1965 Cortina was sold and 

over the ensuing years, Paul bought and 

sold a number of cars including two more 

Cortinas. 

By 2017, with fond memories of his 

1965 Aeroflow 1500cc Cortina, and Ev and 

Paul’s three daughters having grown up and 

moved out, the desire to own another Mark 

1 Cortina led to Paul purchasing a 1965 

‘daily runner’. 

Paul made a few minor mechanical 

repairs, touched-up the paintwork, had the 

front seat re-upholstered, and fitted a new 

radiator and interior carpet. Then, armed 

with spare parts and a well-equipped 

toolbox, Ev and Paul set off on a road trip to 

mark 50 years since they first met, retracing 

the route of their honeymoon. 

During the first leg from Christchurch to 

Westport, a few minor repairs were needed 

however Paul says the car performed 

extremely well. They played 1970s music 

and stopped to take photos at the same 

places as on their first trip. 

“It was awesome, a really great trip down 

memory road,” says Paul. 

Paul noticed a few differences: more 

Come and meet 

Brian and the team 

OPENING 

1st March 

2018 

vehicles overtook them this time round, 

more motorhomes and tourists on the 

road, Lake Pukaki looked quite different 

with the dam completed, and there was no 

need to de-dust the clothes as the road is 

now tarsealed. 

“In 1974, the cost of fuel for a trip from 

Westport to Hokitika in the same model 

Cortina cost $3.48. In 2017 it cost us 

$43.62,” advises Paul who says it was a trip 

of a lifetime. 

“To do the trip again in the same year 

1965 Cortina was extra special,” adds Ev. 

 

Paul with 

his first 1965 

Cortina, 1974. 

Same place, 

different 

Cortina, 2017. 

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Auto Electrical Expertise close by 

The frequently hot weather experienced 

this summer could mean your vehicle’s air 

conditioning needs servicing to ensure 

your heater functions properly over winter. 

Your vehicle’s auto electrical needs 

are easily sorted with Newlands Auto 

Electrical close by in Rolleston. 

The team at Newlands are specialists 

in auto electrical work, as well as air 

conditioning and radio communications 

for commercial and personal vehicles. 

They also carry a wide range of LED 

lights. These include 4WD light bars; 

directional or standard rear lighting 

for a vehicle or trailer (for brakes and 

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for a camper, caravan, bus or other larger 

vehicle; and LED lighting for agricultural 

machinery. 

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at competitive prices. This is due to their 

direct buying capacity, with brands such as 

Hella and Narva available in store, along 

with Newlands’ own brand of LED lighting 

products fitted with Philips parts, ensuring 

they are long-lasting reliable lights. 

In addition to lighting, Newlands 

Auto Electrical carries a broad range of 

automotive products at their retail store in 

Rolleston. Whether you require a battery, 

electrical products, communications 

equipment, power tools, hand tools or 

windscreen wiper blades, they can help. 

If they do not have what you need, they 

will do their best to have it there within the 

day or overnight, and will deliver if you are 

not too far from Rolleston. 

Newlands has the latest technological 

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meaning they can quickly and safely test 

your battery. With no need to disconnect 

the battery, it will take just a few minutes so 

pop in before the weather cools for a quick 

check so your battery is capable of doing 

the job when winter comes. You might also 

like to book your vehicle in for a pre-winter 

check. 

Worn out wiper blades mean poor 

visibility and driving in inclement 

conditions extremely dangerous yet 

replacing these is a task that is often 

overlooked. If your wiper blades are 

streaking or over a year old, they 

will be past their best and not up 

to the job. A visit to Newlands 

will sort the problem and if you 

take your vehicle to them for a 

WOF inspection, they will also 

check your wiper blades and fit 

new ones should you require. 

The reliable experienced team at 

Newlands Auto Electrical include electrical 

technicians, a radio communications 

engineer, and parts salespeople. They can 

take care of all aspects of your auto electrical 

needs in a fast and efficient manner. After 

all, this is a company with over 80 years’ 

experience in the business. 

With Newlands Auto Electrical close 

by at 825 Jones Road on the Izone side 

of Rolleston, there is no need to drive 

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2 

SELWYN TIMES 

PETS & PAWS 

A natural rapport with animals 

Is your dog in need of a 

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Jill Smolenski, a Jim’s 

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and Groomer, is now 

working in Selwyn 

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Grooming 

• Nail Trimming 

CALL NOW TO SECURE YOUR APPOINTMENT! 

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• Outdoor enclosures 

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• Located 5 minutes 

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Tai Tapu and Greenpark 

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322 6245 or 021 203 4710 

Email: ton.jan@xtra.co.nz 

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After 35 years working in horse breeding, 

Jill Smolenski made a life change, setting up 

a mobile dog grooming business. 

Her love of animals made it a natural 

progression and since starting Jim’s 

Dogwash, Jill has been extremely busy with 

many repeat bookings. 

“I feel I am able to relate well to dogs, 

helping settle the most nervous and I get to 

meet such lovely people.” 

Jill from Jim’s Dogwash is available to 

wash, blow dry and groom your dog. She 

will also take care of nail trimming, deshedding, 

clipping and scissoring. 

Jill’s fully equipped trailer has pressurised 

gas hot water. This is blended with shampoo 

for washing and then rinsed off with fresh 

water. She uses a high quality dryer and a 

hydraulic table for easy grooming, ensuring 

an efficient and professional groom. 

Her convenient mobile service covers 

central Selwyn and a little beyond, 

personally grooming dogs in their own 

environment. 

To arrange a time for Jill from Jim’s 

Dogwash to groom your dog call 

021 545 517 or 0800 454 654. 

Pet Boarding 

dog grooming 

doggy daycare 

Dogs, Cats 

Rabbits, 

Guinea Pigs 

& Birds. 

554 Jones Rd, Templeton 

P: 03 347 8835 E: bunnylodge@xtra.co.nz 

www.bunnylodge.co.nz 

Your dog will come 

home wagging his tail 

No need to feel guilty when going on 

holiday if you check your dog into Wagging 

Tails. 

This rural country retreat for dogs has 

a huge play area with large water trough, 

grasses, tunnels and play equipment. 

Sociable dogs might play all day while loner 

dogs have their very own outdoor time. 

The lovely air conditioned building has 

12 kennels each with a 2.4 metre outdoor 

run (accessible day and night) while dogs 

from the same family can share a suite if 

preferred. 

“As a small boutique kennel we’re able to 

cater for each dog’s needs like giving them 

peanut butter on toast for breakfast if that’s 

what they have with their family,” explains 

Diane Chesmar. 

Wagging Tails serves quality dog food 

twice a day however, you are welcome to 

provide your dog’s own food if on a special 

Manufacturers of Fine Natural Pet Food 

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Full range of meat 

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Phone (03) 347 0626 

Shop 4, 855 Jones Road, Rolleston (opposite Redpaths) 

Hours: Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm 

diet. A night’s stay ranges from $24 for 

small dogs to $28 for an extra-large dog. 

You will find Wagging Tails nearby on 

Telegraph Road near Burnham. To make 

a booking, call Diane on 0210 292 6588 

or email dianechesmar@gmail.com, and 

check out their Facebook page: Wagging 

Tails NZ. 

You will need to book ahead especially 

for Christmas, as Wagging Tails has lots of 

repeat customers. 

Wagging Tails 

Country retreat & doggy daycare 

We are a small boutique country retreat 

for your special family member 

providing an enjoyable, fulfilling and 

stimulating rural boarding experience 

“Everyone Loves a Holiday 

in the country” 

Contact Diane on 

0210 292 6588 

Telegraph Road, 

near Burnham, 

10mins from Rolleston 

Your local vet right here in the heart of Selwyn! 

Selwyn Vet Centre 

is a modern, purpose-built totally independent veterinary practice. 

Nick and Yolande Howell have a total of 43 years veterinary 

experience between them. 

How can we help your precious pet? Call us today! 

Phone: 03 347 7419 - Visit: 829 Jones Rd, Rolleston 

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Late summer greenhouse tips 

Keep productivity levels 

pumping by prioritising 

some key tasks. Diana 

Noonan reports 

1. Water warning 

Don’t water and work among 

your plants at the same time. 

Late summer sees greenhouse 

plants struggling to support 

ripening fruit and masses of 

foliage. When you water, foliage 

becomes heavier, and plants 

lean in all directions, including 

over pathways. Foliage also 

becomes more fragile as it takes 

in moisture. If you’re working 

around your plants immediately 

after watering, you’re likely to 

knock off fruit and break stems, 

and the last thing you want this 

late in the season is damaged 

plant material that then becomes 

a site for disease to take hold. 

Water early in the morning and 

keep out of the greenhouse until 

the warmth of the day has dried 

the plants off. 

2. Stress busters 

Plants have been in the ground 

for several months now, and are 

becoming exhausted from the 

task of producing and ripening 

fruit. This kind of stress is the 

open door through which pests 

and disease leap when given half 

a chance, so pamper your plants 

like never before. Water deeply 

to avoid soil drying out. Nourish 

plants with low nitrogen liquid 

feed (nitrogen at this stage in the 

season will only promote leaf 

growth at the expense of ripening 

fruit). Be more vigilant with 

ventilation to avoid heat stress. 

4. Pick and pinch 

Plants have enough to 

contend with in late summer 

without having to support fruit 

that’s already mature. Harvest 

as soon as possible and take 

extra care to ensure you don’t 

damage stems as you pick. If 

you’re in a region where flowers 

or young green fruit just don’t 

have a chance of developing or 

reaching maturity, or even of 

growing to a size where it can be 

picked to ripen inside, nip out 

the no-hopers. Sacrificing them 

will make way for other fruit to 

mature more quickly. 

5. Prune 

If your vines are tapping on the 

roof of the greenhouse, it’s time to 

nip out the centres. Excess height 

will only shade plants below. 

Besides which, at this stage, 

further flowers are unlikely to 

have time to produce fruit that 

will mature. Prune off dying 

lower foliage Urban to avoid Section 

it attracting 

disease. 

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Don’t work around 

greenhouse plants 

heavy with water – 

you risk damaging 

them. Harvest as 

soon as possible 

and save your 

plants the work of 

further supporting 

fruit that is already 

mature. 

6. Open those vents! 

Fungal diseases are 

synonymous with late summer. 

Encourage airflow by opening 

vents in the morning and leaving 

them partially open at night. 

When days are warm, leave the 

door open but remember to leave 

a netting covering over the gap – 

birds are as keen on ripening fruit 

as you are. 

7. Out with the old, in with 

the new 

If a plant is failing at this late 

stage, don’t dilly-dally – whip 

it out of the ground. The space 

left behind will allow for better 

airflow or, if you have another 

plant to go in its place, top up 

the soil with fresh compost and 

animal manure (taking care not 

to disturb the roots of 

neighbouring plants) and pop it 

in. 

8. Waste not, want not 

Blossom-end rot and tomato 

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fruit. Keep an eye on your harvest 

and pick any fruit with signs of 

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Washed and trimmed, they can 

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9. Keep supporting 

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7am 5pm 

Saturday: 

Mon - Fri: 8am- 

7am - 

12pm 

5pm 

Saturday: 8am- 12pm 

Weedons Ross Rd 

Weedons Weedons Ross Ross Rd Rd 

to Rolleston 

to Rolleston 

We are here 

We are here 

Berketts Rd 

Berketts Berketts Rd Rd 

Trents Rd 

Trents Trents Rd Rd 

Main South Rd / SH1 

Main South Rd // SH1 

Lawns Love 

Autumn 

We are about to embark on one of the best times of year to tend to your 

lawns. The temperatures are dropping so get new lawns down, and tend 

to your existing one as well. Preparation is key for lawn establishment, 

so make sure you put the good stuff down if you want the good stuff to 

grow. Our Lawn Construction Mix is ideal for preparing, and then sowing 

in. When choosing your seed, make sure it is fit for purpose so you get the 

best results from it. The seed is designed for different climates and areas 

(shady, full sun all day, wet areas) so talk to your local seed specialist to get 

advice on what seed is going to suit your needs. 

For existing lawns, a lush green look is something we strive for. This 

doesn’t come without some work. Continuous maintenance is required, 

fertilising, watering, mowing, and removing weeds to name a few. 

Intelligro Lawn Fertiliser, and slow release fertilisers are packed with 

essential nutrients for growth and development, greening, and disease 

protection. Make sure you fertilise early morning, or late evening and 

water thoroughly afterward. For patches that need repairing, you can use 

our 20L Premium Lawn Soil. This mix is great for those small jobs, and you 

can sow your seed straight into it. Please bear in mind that any products 

that contain soil are not “weed free”, and weed seeds spread in a variety 

of ways, so there is a chance of weed growth. 

For more information,check out our website: www.igro.co.nz 

or visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/igro.co.nz 

NEW ENTRANCE: 261 Manion Road, Weedons 

Access to Intelligro from Manion Road is now available from both the 

Weedons Ross Road end, and Curraghs Road entrances. 

Need more 

assistance with 

your lawn? 

Give us a call on 

03 3479 415 we 

are more than 

happy to help. 

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

28 Wednesday February 28 2018 


SELWYN TIMES 

Email georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 


Jam Tai Tapu 

Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm 

A free event presented by the 

Selwyn District Council. A great 

way to introduce children and 

young people to skating with 

free gear hire, music and coaching 

from experienced skaters 

at Cheapskates Skate Skool. 

Prizes up for grabs for a variety 

of age groups. Something for 

all abilities. There is a learn to 

skate aspect where participants 

can hire a skateboard or inline 

skates, as well as safety gear for 

free, and team up with one of 

Cheapskates’ friendly instructors 

and either get some tips on the 

basic skills or a helping hand 

learning some new tricks. For 

postponements, cancellations 

and more information go to 

www.facebook.com/summerinselwyn 

Tai Tapu School, 1 School Rd, 

Tai Tapu 

Paws for Reading 

Thursday, 3.30pm, 3.45pm, 

4pm and 4.15pm 

Read to a furry friend. Is your 

child shy or reluctant about reading? 

Do they need to gain confidence 

in reading aloud? Reading 

to a gentle and patient furry 

friend can help. Selwyn libraries 

are partnering with members of 

the Selwyn Dog Training Club to 

offer “Paws for Reading”. Book 

your child in to spend 15min 

reading to a friendly, carefully 

selected dog.Can this help your 

child’s reading? Similar programmes 

have been shown to 

improve reading fluency between 

10 to 30 per cent over time, however, 

no results are guaranteed. 

Take a book that your child has 

read before or choose one from 

the library before the session. 

Most sessions will be on the 

mobile library bus. Dogs will be 

monitored by its owner/handler. 

A library staff member will also 

be on hand at all times during 

the session, however, the sessions 

encourage children to read 

to the dog with minimal adult 

intervention. Do not book your 

child into a session if they are 

nervous or anxious around dogs. 

Also, do not book your child into 

a session if they have a known 

allergy to dogs. 

Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston 

Dr, Rolleston 

Spectrum Lighting and 

Sound Outdoor Family Movie 

– Leeston 

Friday, 7-9pm 

Grab your nearest and dearest 

for a family-friendly movie 

Go along to the Tai Tapu Village Fair. Spend a day in the country and shop from local makers 

and growers, eat delicious food and be entertained by live music. Bouncy castle and ponies for 

children, wine tasting for adults or pick up an ex-library book. The event will be held March 3, 

10am-2pm at the Tai Tapu Library on Old Tai Tapu Rd. All ages can attend, admission is free. 

outdoors. The movie is Monsters 

University. Take a seat, bean bag 

or blanket and chill out in front 

of our huge outdoor screen. 

A special thanks to Spectrum 

Lighting and Sound for their 

support. Event is free. For 

postponement or cancellation 

check out www.facebook.com/ 

summerinselwyn 

Anderson Square, High St, 

Leeston 

Trio Untitled 

Runs until March 18 

Presented by Down by the 

Liffey Gallery. Event is free. Artists 

Maria Lee, Donna Chisholm 

and Racheal Western present a 

visual question revisiting former 

concepts. 

1 James St, Lincoln 

Markets 

West Melton Market: 

Saturday, 9am-noon. St Paul’s 

Church. 

Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft 

Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm. 

Gerald St, Lincoln. 

Darfield Market: Saturday, 

9am-1pm, opposite Challenge 

Darfield, South Tce. 

Edendale Car Boot Sale: 

Sunday, noon-3pm, Edendale 

Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd, West 

Melton 

Running Groups 

The running groups aim to 

get like-minded members of the 

community fit and engaged with 

each other. All running groups 

have a handicapped start to cater 

for different abilities. 

Lincoln Road Runners: Tuesday 

registration from 5.30pm 

starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km. 

Starts at Lincoln University. 

Gold coin donations. 

Malvern Road Runners: Tuesday 

registration from 5.40pm 

starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km. 

Starts from Malvern Netball 

Centre. 

Ellesmere Road Runners: 

Wednesday registration from 

5.45pm starts at 6pm. 3km or 

6km walk or run. Starts from 

Leeston Physiotherapy. 

H ORNBY 

WORKINGMEN’S 

CLUB 

PLAYING 

THIS WEEKEND 

WESTVIEW LOUNGE 

FRIDAY 7PM: 

JO’S KARAOKE 

SATURDAY 4.30PM: 

REMINISCE WITH ANTHONY 

8PM: MEDIUM RARE 

FAMILY FRIENDLY DINING 

OPEN DAILY 

HERE’S SOME OF OUR TASTY SUMMER DISHES 

Club CAFE 

GF & V options available 

LUNCH & DINNER DAILY 

WOF 

$45 .00 

• Courtesy cars • Oil changes 

• Full mechanical repairs 

• Brake & clutch repairs 

• Transmission flush service 

• Tyres & batteries 

• Petrol & diesel servicing 

Fitzgerald Motors 

PHONE 03 349 7813 

We’ve shifted now located at 

Unit 8,193 Waterloo Road, Hornby 

(6 doors down from our old site) 

‘Famous for their roasts!’ 

Riccarton Toastmasters 

Every Thursday, 

6:15pm-8.00pm 

at the Upper 

Riccarton Library 

71 Main South Rd, 

SOCKBURN 

Age 18 years and over. 

Come along and learn 

about toastmasters, 

participate, gain speaking 

and leadership skills with a 

friendly and fun club 

Everyone is welcome. 

Email: riccarton@toastmasters.org.nz 

www.riccartontoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org 

Start your 

day with us 

SUNDAY, 1.30PM 

$5 ENTRY: 

THE MUSIC OF 

RITCHIE VENUS & 

THE BUSKER 

PLANNING 

A FUNCTION? 

We have rooms available 

for any occasion. 

Call us today, 349 9026 

Chalmers Restaurant 

CARVERY DINNER $22.50 

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 5.30PM 

Early Bird Special FREE 

5.30pm - 6.30PM DESSERT 

Family Friendly 

SUNDAY NIGHT BUFFET $27 

EVERY SUNDAY FROM 5PM-8PM 

PERFECT FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS & FAMILY EVENTS! 

The Hornby Club | ph 03 349 9026 | 17 Carmen Rd | Hornby 

www.hornbywmc.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome 

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 

Kid's SPECIAL 

Two courses 

Seniors SPECIAL 

Two courses 

$10 

We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area. 

Soup/Roast or 

Roast/Dessert 

Special available lunch only 

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm 

$20 

We are open from 6.30am 

Cooked 

breakfasts 

$18 

Check out our extensive 

breakfast menu from 

Continental to Cooked 

The 

RACECOURSE HOTEL 

& Motorlodge 

118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, 

Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150 

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz



Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

Caravans, Motorhomes 

& Traliers 

CARAVAN Wanted to 

buy. Up to $5000 cash 

today 027 488-5284. 

CARAVAN Wanted to 

buy. Up to $5000 cash 

today 027 488-5284. 

Curtains 

www.curtainfabric-outlet.com 

Fashion Designs & Colours 

Discontinued Designs 

End of Lines Bargain Prices 

Call at Our Shop 

CURTAIN FABRIC OUTLET 

71 Hawdon St Sydenham 

Ph 366-5026 

Select Services 

Need a hand? 

✤ Lawns & Edges 

✤ Landscaping 

✤ Gardening 

✤ Hedge Trimming 

✤ Handyman Jobs 

✤ Casual or One Off 

Phone Mike Lineton 

022 341 8848 

Your local 

Selwyn District 

GARDENER/ 

HANDYMAN 


PESt 

coNtRol 

• Spider proofing & 

fly control 

• all other pest 

problems 

• Industrial & 

domestic pest 

control 

Rob & Scott WaRloW 

Servicing Selwyn Area Since 1987 

Qualified & Experienced Professional 

office: 03 337 9553 

Rob: 027 436 1169 

Scott: 021 168 6118 

Member of Pest Management 

Assoc. of NZ 


Hedge tRimming 

& gaRden 

maintenance 

• Hedge Trimming 

• Small Trees and Shrubs Topped, 

Shaped or Removed 

• Trenching and Digging Buckets 

• Garden Maintenance 

• Landscaping 

• Cleanups Available 

• Wood Splitter for Hire 

JuSt Small 

HedgeS 

Stu Reid OWNER OPERATOR 

Phone: (03) 325-4664 | Mobile: 021-500-519 

hedgesandmore.co.nz 


SEAL-A-FRIDGE 

South Island 

Fridge, Freezer and 

Coolroom Seals 

Domestic and Commercial 

Free quotes 

Phone: 

0800 36 77 99 

Mobile: 

022 394 6501 

Ken Owner/Operator 

EST: 1988 

Email: kr.swanepoel@gmail.com 

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. 

Gardening 

& Supplies 

PEA STRAW 

For Sale 

Ellesmere Lions 

have pea straw 

available 

Small Bales 

at $6.00 

Medium Squares 

at $50 

All a delivered price 

in the Selwyn Area 

Ph for orders 

324 3580 

Firewood 

MACROCARPA 

burns hotter 

for longer 

Kent: 021 325 661 

SUPPLIES LIMITED 

kent@macrocarpasupplies.co.nz 

653 Ellesmere Road, Lincoln 


DRIVEWAYS 

ADD SOME 

COLOUR 

TO YOUR ADVERT! 

HARRIS 

BULLDOZING LIMITED 

• Driveways 

• Car Parks 

• Lifestyle Blocks 

• Site Clearing 

& General 

Earthmoving 

Mark 021 345 571 

or Paul 021 705 996 

Email harrisbull@xtra.co.nz 

www.harrisbulldozing.co.nz 

All Work Guaranteed 

Please phone for a free quote 

lawn mowing 

Need help mowing 

your lawns? 

Living Lawns 

We mow your lawns on 

the regular or one off. 

• Reliable and experienced 

• Reasonable rate 

• All year round 

• Free quotes available 

Call Sarah or Robert 

027 585 9889 

POWER, FIBRE, PHONE 

• Mains Power Cable 

• Phone Cable/ Fibre 

• Water Pipe 

• Sales and installation 

• Cable locating and repairs 

• Orion Network connections 

• Trenching 

powercable.direct@xtra.co.nz 

0272 379 742 

Tours 

Adelaide and Murray River 

Departs 25th July 2018 

12 Days including 5 nights on the Murray 

$5250pp twin share 

Perth and Margaret River 

Departs 6th May 2018 

13 days - $5995pp twin share 

Cairns and North Queensland 

Departs 23rd June 2018 

12 days - $4995pp twin share 

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 

www.reidtours.com 

Trades & Services 

CONCRETE 

Concrete Removal 

& Trucking 

Driveways, paths, sheds, garages, site clearances. 

We also deliver and spread landscaping supplies – 

topsoil, bark chip, shingle etc. 

3 Tonne Digger and operator available for hire. 

For fast friendly service phone 

Nick on 0274 324 124 

keacontracting@yahoo.com 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

To Let 

LINCOLN Lovely sunny 

warm 2 bdrm house & 

int acc dble gge. Pets 

neg. $360 p/w. Avail 18th 

March Ph 021 067 6853 


MACROCARPA & 

BLUEGUM Trees 

wanted for 

firewood or 

sawmilling grade. 

Ph Kent 

021 325 661 


Est 

1979 

Arthur’s 

Roof & Property 

Services 

Ph: 03 347 2635 

 

 

 

 

 

DeMossing 

Silicone Sealing 

Pest Controls 

Roof Repairs 

Colourcoating 

Cell: 027 584 7980 

Email: apisl2008@slingshot.co.nz 

www.arthursroofandproperty.co.nz 

DECORATORS 

AUTO ELECTRICIAN 

Ellesmere 

Auto 

Electrical 

• Air Conditioning • Alternators 

• Starter Motors • Wiring Repairs 

• Diagnostics • Lighting • Batteries 

Mobile Auto Electrician 

022 644 9664 

Farmlands Card Accepted 

BOUNDARY TRIMMING 

Shelterbelt Trimming 

Contractor 

Call Tony Dempsey 

Ph 03 325 3256 Mob 0274 323 943 

carpet layer 

CARPET 

LAYER 

45 YRS + EXPERIENCE 

Repair, Uplifting, Relaying, 

Restretching 

*Selection of underlay available 

All preparation work undertaken 

*Also GARAGE CARPET 

Phone John 027 208 7383 

jandcbennett@xtra.co.nz 

vinyl laying 

VINYL 

LAYING * 

*SPECIALISING 

IN VINYL PLANK 

Selection available or 

customer supply 

All floor preparation 

undertaken 

Contractors rates 

Phone John 027 208 7383 

jandcbennett@xtra.co.nz 

New Paint • Repaints 

Wallpapering • Fences 

Repairs • Feature Walls 

Floor & Roof Painting 

Spray Painting 

Light Commercial 

Restoring Timber 

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury 

www.andertondecorators.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/andertondecorators 

027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN

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Wednesday February 28 2018 

SELWYN TIMES 





Vehicles Wanted 

Driveways 

SWAINS KIWI KERB 

DRIVEWAY 

CONSTRUCTION 

Free Measure & Quote 

• Asphalt 

• Driveways 

• Kerb 

Quality Workmanship - 

Over 10 Years Experience 

• Chipseal 

• Chip 

PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123 

Mob 0274 325 457 

EARTHWORKS 

Quality 

• Driveways 

• Car parks 

• Demolition 

Locally owned & operated 

with over 10 years 

experience 

• Shingle Deliveries 

• Truck hire 

• Digger hire 

027 240 7030 

JACOB BROWNLEES 

Excavations 

• Driveways 

• Car Parks 

• Site Cleaning 

• Demolition 

• Farm Tracks 

• Drain Cleaning 

• Stump & Hedge 

Removal 

• Ashpalt Concrete 

Wide range 

oF TruckS 

• Tennis Courts & 

Swimming Pools 

• Chip Seal Driveways 

• Diggers – 2 Ton 

up to 20 Ton 

• Excavators 

• Bobcat & Drilling 

• For Posthole & 

Fence hole 

For a Free Quote 

on your next project 

Phone Steve on 021 338 247 

or 325 7922 


GARDEN SUPPLIES 

CHCH’S LARGEST SELECTION OF 

BARK • COMPOST • SHINGLES 

Free 

QuoTe 

Remember... 

we are NOT in 

Parkhouse Road 

Landscape Lane (off Lunns Rd) 

P. 348 2915 OPEN 7 DAYS 

nO GREEn wastE In anY OF OUR COMPOst 

landscaping 

You can have your gardens, trees, 

shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best 

all year round, for a great price. 

Residential & Commercial Landscaping 

• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation 

• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance 

• Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups 

New Home Landscaping 

Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features 

• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual 

• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable 

Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388 

Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz 

www.revivelandscaping.co.nz 

FREE POOL TESTING 

+ All your swimming & spa pool chemical & supplies 

22 Station Street, Leeston 7632 

Phone: (03) 324 3880 CONTACT US NOW! 

thinkwaterleeston.co.nz 


SCOTT’S TREE 

TRIMMING & 

TOPPING 

• Shelter Belt & Trimming 

• Tree Topping 

• Root Racking 

• Full Hedge Removals 

• Stump Removals 

• Excavations 

Sam 027 918 5155 

Bill 027 433 7869 

Email: 

nathanandhayley@ 

scorch.co.nz 

HOME KILL 

BUTCHER 

SERVICE 

Slaughter by mobile abattoir. 

Please ring to book. 

Watkins Home Kill 

Processing 

Beef, Pigs, Sheep, 

Deer & Fish Smoking 

Bacon, Ham and 

small goods. 

124 Burdons Rd, Burnham 

Phone Tim 347 6693 

Garage Doors, Auto Openers, 

EQC Quotes, Repairs and 

Maintenance, One off Custom 

Made Designs... 

Landscape 

Construction and 

Garden Maintenance 


MACROCARPA & 

BLUEGUM Trees 

wanted for 

firewood or 

sawmilling grade. 

Ph Kent 

021 325 661 

Lawn mowing 

Hedge trimming 

Gardening 

Weed eating 

Spraying 

and much more 

Call Todd 

0212059543 

toddmc.greenacres@gmail.com 

Showroom at 

Larcombs Road and 

Home Ideas Centre, 

Mandeville Street 

The genuine custom made 

garage door professionals 

EQC & 

insuranCE 

rEPairs 

TyPEs of garagE doors: 

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

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

flush mounted doors. 

Proud to support your local community 

Phone: 0800 661 366 • Fax: 03 347 8363 

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

Christchurch 

www.custommade.co.nz 

9020599AA 

• 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 


ACE HIGH 

PLUMBING 

All Plumbing 

Gasfitting 

Drainlaying 

Blocked Drains 

Log Fires, 

Wetbacks 

Gas Hotwater 

Phone 

021 454 864 

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 

021 073 2624 


lAnDSCAPing 

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation, 

Decking, Fencing. 

Kanga & small digger 

services. Check out Squire 

Landscaping on facebook. 

FREE QUOTES. Ph 

Arthur 347-8796, 027 

220-7014 Edwin 027 220- 

7154 


MASOnRy 

DAMAgED 

MASONRY?? Rock and 

Blocks Work Ltd for all 

your brick, block and tile 

laying needs. Friendly 

service Licensed Building 

Practitioner phone Devon 

on 021 375-888 or 03 329- 

5511 

RJB PlUMBing 

Renovations, New Houses, 

Hot Water Cylinders, 

Kitchens Bathroom 

Upgrades, Laundries, 

General Maintenance 

Phone Mark 0278690026 

SPiDER & Fly 

COnTROl 

Fully certified professional 

service. Call Zero Pests 

022 507 3787 or 03 595 

0422 

Tiling 

Quality jobs done on time. 

All aspects of tiling. Reg 

Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

Tiling 

SPlASHBACKS 

Kitchen/bathroom/ 

laundry, incl mosaics, ph 

027 334 4125 

T.V. SERViCE CEnTRE 

Repairs, tvs, microwaves, 

stereos, DVD. Aerial 

installations and kitsets, 

480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 

379 1400 

Storage 

STORAGE 

CONTAINERS. 

$35 pw. 350 Brookside 

Rd, Rolleston. Brookside 

Storage on Trademe. Ph 

0210650934. 

Wanted To Buy 

CASH FOR 

STAMPS 

Do you have an 

Old Stamp or Coin 

collection tucked away 

somewhere? It could 

be worth a fortune! 

We are currently Buying 

old collections in the 

Christchurch area to stock 

our retail shop in Riccarton. 

Free Appraisal and Cash 

Offers on most items. 

Call Matt Power 

0800 39 24 26 

The Stamp Exchange 

134a Riccarton Road. Opposite 

the Mall carpark. 

Wanted To Buy 

STAMPS Private collector 

wishes to buy old stamp 

collections or parts thereof 

. Ph Tim 022 032 3092 

TOOLS Garden, 

garage, woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

buyer, ph 355-2045 

CAR REMOVALS 

$$CASH PAID$$ 

CARS, VANS, UTES 

& 4X4 WANTED 

We use world class vehicle 

depollution systems 

0800 8200 600 

www.pickapart.co.nz 

WOF 

Vehicle Servicing 

NZ OWNED 

AND 

OPERATED 

FOR 

24 YEARS 

$45 .00 

• Courtesy cars • Oil changes 

• Full mechanical repairs 

• Brake & clutch repairs 

• Transmission flush service 

• Tyres & batteries 

• Petrol & diesel servicing 

Fitzgerald Motors 

PHONE 03 349 7813 

We’ve shifted now located at 

Unit 8,193 Waterloo Road, Hornby 

(6 doors down from our old site) 

Situations Vacant 

Drivers Class 4 

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and 

experienced individuals who have a strong 

focus on customer service and health and 

safety to drive our Class 4 mixer trucks. 

Positions available at our Hornby and 

Rolleston sites. 

Send CV and cover letter to 

DianeT@crmc.co.nz or phone (03) 375 9705 

Truck Driver - class 5 

Johnston Civil Ltd is an established Civil 

Construction Company located in the Leeston area 

approximately 50km south of Christchurch carrying 

out rural and civil contracts. 

We are seeking a truck driver with a Class 5 license 

who has construction/spreading experience with 

WTR endorsement. 

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. 

Must be reliable and willing to work with a positive 

attitude. 

Please forward your details with work history to: 

Sharon Carrick, Corporate Services Manager 

(Email: sharon@johnstons.net.nz) 

Applicants for this position should have NZ 

residency or a valid NZ work visa.






Public Notices 



WANTED: 

Johnston Civil Ltd is looking to hire the 

following for upcoming civil construction jobs 

in the Christchurch and Selwyn areas: 

• Labourers 

• Excavator Operators 

• Class 5 Truck Drivers 

(with civil construction experience) 

If you are keen and able to pass a drug and 

alcohol test, please send your CV detailing 

your qualifications and work experience to: 

sharon@johnstons.net.nz 

Check out our website for additional 

information on Johnston Civil Ltd 

www.johnstoncivil.nz 

WANTED 

Yard Worker 

to work in busy 

Timber/firewood yard 

in Lincoln. 

Experience not 

necessary - 

full training provided. 

On-going work with 

flexible hours. 

Must have current 

drivers licence, 

be physically fit, 

motivated and reliable. 

Phone 021 325 661 

Lincoln Primary 

Parent-Teacher 

Association 

Notice of Annual 

General Meeting 

The PTA’s 2018 AGM will be 

held at 7:00pm on Monday 

5 March 2018, in the 

school staff room at 130 

North Belt. 

All parents and staff are 

welcome to attend. 

The AGM will be followed 

by the PTA committee’s 

March meeting. 

Andrew McMenamin 

Chair 



MILITARY EXERCISE 

05 – 09 MARCH 2018 

The general public is to be advised that a NZ 

Army Exercise will be conducted on the West 

Melton Rifle Range over the period 05 – 09 Mar 

2018. 

The exercise will involve personnel of Bravo Coy, 

2 nd /1 st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry 

Regiment, from Burnham Military Camp. The 

exercise will involve up to 50 personnel. 

Training will involve soldiers carrying weapons 

in and around West Melton Rifle Range 

and vehicles/personnel traveling between 

Burnham Military Camp and West Melton Rifle 

Range. 

Live firing activities will be conducted on the 

range every day and all firing to be complete 

no later than 8pm each day; High Explosive 

natures will be detonated on Monday 5 th 

March 18 only. 

For more information please call 

03 363 0099 

ADVERTISE YOUR 

BUSINESS HERE 

Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100 

Real Estate 

Real Estate 

Real Estate



SELWYN TIMES 

Four Seasons Realty 

Auction 

21st March (USP) 

Deadline Sale 

28th February (USP) 

4 Florin Place Prebbleton 

Off to the Country Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Sterling Park subdivision, this 

spacious 4 bedroom home offers exceptional family living for the discerning buyer. Featuring 

fabulous indoor/outdoor flow, spacious living areas, quality tiled bathrooms, an insulated and 

carpeted garage and exceptional storage this home has somewhere for everyone and everything. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1839 

Kaye Isaacs- 027 686 6941 

4 2 3 2 2 

For Sale 

9 Elmwood Drive Prebbleton 

6 Car garaging… will be a car enthusiasts dream! Situated on 1204m2 section, 9 

Elmwood Drive, has come to the market for the very first time. If you have ever considered 

a property with large garaging you’ll know that very rarely does such an opportunity like 

this present itself. Whether you are a motor enthusiast, a tradesman, hobbyist, work from 

home, or just have the requirement for expansive garaging and house, this decorative and 

opulent home is a must to inspect. Once this property has been sold, there are no others to 

replace it. With instructions to sell on or before auction day, what are you prepared to pay? 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#HR4834 | Jackie Wither- 0274 503 777 

Deadline Sale 

14th March (USP) 

4 2 2 2 1 6 

1 Patiki Street Lincoln 

3 2 2 1 1 2 

Brand New and Ready For you Proudly positioned on a 609m2 corner site, this quality 

new build in the Te Whariki subdivision of Lincoln is sure to appeal. At 239m2 floor area, this 

is a larger-than-average three bedroom home and boasts an oversize double garage and 

two spacious living areas with access to extra outdoor living options. The spaciousness is 

apparent as soon as you enter the home, with features such as a double study nook, huge 

linen cupboard, and a designer kitchen with quality European appliances. Well-fenced, 

private and quiet, surrounded by other quality new and near-new homes. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#CR35982 | Paula Catchpole - 027 4325 976 

$589,000 

272 Major Hornbrook Road Mt Pleaseant 

Get In Quick! With stunning views across the city to the mountains and sea, this fabulous 

family home in sought after location, ticks a lot of boxes. Options abound with a choice 

of master bedroom upstairs or down, plus 3 further double bedrooms. Low maintenance 

grounds with large decking and balconies make this home a fabulous lock up and leave. 

Extensively renovated with new bathrooms, flooring and paint - potential purchasers will 

be able to just move in and enjoy. There is an abundance of storage, a wine cellar, level 

drive-on access and off street parking. View today - vendors definitely selling. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#HR4838 | Nicolas & Lyn Martin - 027 228 8499 

For Sale 

4 2 2 3 2 

15 Blue Jean Avenue Rolleston 

4 2 1 1 2 

Owners Cashing Up Offering space, functionality and finesse, the property has been cleverly 

designed making use of all 218 m2 (approx) of living space. The light filled kitchen/dining 

family room flows to through to the formal lounge and outdoor covered patio, providing the 

perfect space for entertaining or a quiet night at home alike. The kids or grandchildren will be 

secure in the fully fenced garden, with opportunity to flow out to the playground and tennis 

court around the corner when desired. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1844 

Kaye Isaacs- 027 686 6941 

Deadline Sale 

28th February (USP) 

7 Crown Close Prebbleton 

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The Jewel in the Crown The moment you walk through the door the clever use of light and 

placement of amenities ushers you forth into a myriad of possibilities. Set apart by quality 

design and premium materials, the expansive views of the garden practically transport the 

viewer to the country. Both serene and inviting, the property’s meticulous configuration and 

flow of space will appeal to many. Whilst the interior exudes warmth and luxury, the garden 

was clearly designed with entertainment in mind. With our vendor having purchased this home 

needs to be explored to be appreciated. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1835| Richard Tait - 027 777 8080 

12 Birchlea Court Prebbleton 

4 2 2 2 

Loads Of Living Indoors & Out Situated a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers a private northfacing 

outlook over 903m2 of established grounds. The thoughtful design and high-spec finishes 

make this a superb home. Open-plan living space with a new contemporary kitchen offering an 

expansive island bench and great storage. The interconnecting living areas can be open plan 

or separate, and a light-filled covered porch further extends your living options. This beautiful 

property has been stylishly renovated and decorated throughout The seamless flow indoor / 

outdoor flow ensures easy access to sheltered decking and established gardens. 

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1841 | Shona Robb - 027 229 3657 

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

*When installed and maintained correctly.

PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 28th FeBRUARY 2018 

Three Acres With Three Dwellings! 

1.2251 hectare (three acre) lifestyle 

property with three separated and private 

homes. Large modernised schoolhouse 

with character features throughout. 

Three-bedroom home with open-plan 

kitchen/living. One-bedroom chalet with 

kitchen, living, shower, loft. Huge games 

room/teenagers retreat with own power. 

Sleepout, swimming pool, spa room. Well 

sheltered land with hedging, established 

trees, fenced into four small paddocks. 

Deadline Private Treaty GST inclusive 

(Unless sold prior) 

Closes 2.00pm, Tuesday, 13 March 

www.pggwre.co.nz/LEE27652 

Wilton Atkins 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 606 0660 

wilton.atkins@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Address: 655 Leeston Taumutu Road, Southbridge 

Open Home: Sunday 1.00pm-2.00pm 

We’ve been Falcon busy! 

There’s always something new at Falcon’s Landing. Pop in to our sales and information 

office, 17 Branthwaite Drive, this Thursday, Friday or Sunday and see what’s been 

happening. Or call 03 741 1340 or email enquiries@yoursection.nz anytime.

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Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306 

PRICED BELOW RV! 

SIZE, LOCATION, GARAGING = VALUE BUYING 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

WEB ID DFU57937 

KIRWEE 

21 Walter Place 

VIEW Saturday 3 Mar 11.00 - 11.30am 

From the moment you enter this new home you’ll be 

impressed with the space and layout. 

• Family living positioned for all day sun 

• Well appointed kitchen featuring double ovens and 

scullery 

• Large separate formal lounge with external access 

• 4 bedrooms, ensuite and study nook 

• Logburner in main living is complemented by heat 

transfer system 

Gareth Cox 

• Excellent storage and large double garage 

Mobile 021 250 9714 

Office 03 929 0306 

gareth@pb.co.nz 

3 x 4HA BARELAND BLOCKS 

$589,000 

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WEB ID ROU60016 

ROLLESTON 

26 Beaumont Drive 

VIEW Sunday 4 Mar 1.00 - 1.30pm 

Here's an opportunity for an astute buyer to secure a 

large home with plenty of space for your family's toys at 

an unbelievable price. 

* 247m2 property on 1048m2 section 

* Sought after Mayfair subdivision 

* Galley style kitchen with double oven 

* LED lighting & fibre connected 

* Log burner and 3 heat pumps 

* BONUS 6x6m Totalspan garage 

Sarah Yeates 

* 10m2 garden shed & vege planters 

Mobile 027 447 2719 

* Easy-care section with huge potential 

Office 03 929 0306 

sarahy@pb.co.nz 

13.7 HA- COMPLETE LIFESTYLE 

BUYERS $629,000+ 

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OPEN DAY 

WEB ID DFL60466 

WEST MELTON 

Railway Road 

Take your pick of 3 bareland lifestyle blocks located 

close to Rolleston and West Melton. Each block has 

excellent free draining soil, flat contour, rectangle shape 

and their own road access providing numerous building 

platforms. Services to boundary include 3-phase power. 

Excellent standard boundary fencing with provisions for 

shelterbelts. 

Currently lot 3 is planted in lucerne, lot 2 mixture of 

lucerne/grass and lot 1 in grass, providing the discerning 

purchaser with an income stream from day one.Excellent 

opportunity to secure a lifestyle blank canvas, don’t miss 

out! 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 

DEADLINE SALE 

View By Appointment 

DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 14th March, 2018 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Gareth Cox 

Mobile 021 250 9714 

Office 03 929 0306 

gareth@pb.co.nz 

WEB ID AL60377 

BANKSIDE 

4364 Main South Road 

Well-presented small farm/lifestyle property located 

within the Bankside rural community. Good soils, fully 

irrigated, excellent fencing, yard and sheds allow many 

land use options including calf rearing, beef finishing, 

dairy support. The large sheds are a real asset and 

provide the ideal opportunity to locate a rural business 

base for contractors, light engineering, home handyman 

or a number of potential uses. A tidy three bedroom 

home with a one bedroom studio flat that is 

self-contained allowing potential income opportunities 

such as Air BnB or homestays. 

DEADLINE SALE 

VIEW Sunday 4 Mar 11.00 - 12.00pm 

DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 20th March, 2018 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Greg Jopson 

Mobile 027 447 4382 

Office 03 307 9176 

gregj@pb.co.nz 

Cameron Grant 

Mobile 022 096 1897 

Office 03 929 0306 

camerong@pb.co.nz 

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Four Grenadier Seasons Realty 

Don’t dream it, live it! 

Rolleston 4 3 2 4 

139 Weedons Ross Road 

Are you looking for a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle in a large modern home that is only 

minutes away from the ever-growing Rolleston shopping area and just a short trip to the 

city? 

This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom family home was designed by our owners with 

functionality in mind. 

The stunning, large open plan kitchen is any homeowners dream. It features a handmade 

steel bench top, butler’s pantry and large central island that flows effortlessly to the 

sheltered outside entertaining area. 

Enjoy beautiful views of the Southern Alps from the open plan dining and living rooms and 

the formal living or media room. 

The Master suite offers a walk-in wardrobe, beautifully tiled ensuite with large double 

shower, and access to the verandah to enjoy the afternoon sun and views. 

Two more double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, separate laundry and toilet and large 

family bathroom feature in this impressive offering. 

If you want extended family to move with you, or you’re keen on an Airbnb option, you will 

love the self-contained bedroom with large wardrobe, kitchenette and ensuite. This room 

also has its own access and is positioned for views and privacy. 

A four-car garage offers plenty of room and the large separate barn can be used for storage 

or to run your own business. My current vendors have used the paddocks for horses to 

graze and this has provided another stream of income. 

Everything you could want is here, simply move in and live! 

Come and see for yourself or call us now. 

View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#416870 

Michelle Ward 

Ph 027 203 7858 

Shaun Davey 

Ph 027 953 8860 

1020 Ferry Rd Ferrymead • Ph 384 7950 • harcourtsgrenadier.co.nz 

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ is a Licensed Agent Under the 

Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

25 Maltby Drive, Rolleston 

5 Hardwell Way, Rolleston 

By nEgotiAtion 

A smart Decision for Easy Living! 

Delivering the perfect combination of contemporary style 

and low-maintenance living in the flourishing Farringdon 

community is this three-bedroom home which presents an 

appealing opportunity for home buyers and investors alike. 

The open plan living space flows seamlessly from the 

modern kitchen to allow for family interaction and effortless 

entertaining, and your choice of two patios and the easy-care 

grounds provide the perfect setting for unwinding outdoors. 

Each of the bedrooms is well-sized and feature built-in 

storage, with the master enjoying the convenience of an 

ensuite. 

This property offers laid-back living and excellent levels of 

comfort and is sure to tick a lot of boxes for buyers who 

want to settle down in style. Contact Mike today for more 

information. 

EnquiRiEs ovER $499,000 

4 Bedrooms & Packed with Features! 

Call off your search – this could be the family home you’ve been looking for! With fantastic street appeal, this 4 

bedroom home is near new and has features galore. An entertainers kitchen, along with open plan dining/family & 

living area, opens up to a sunny outdoor patio area. The master bedroom offers an ensuite and walk in robe as well 

as access via a ranchslider to the patio area, while the other 3 bedrooms are serviced by a lovely family bathroom. 

Sitting proudly on a landscaped fully fenced corner section, there is ample off street parking as well as a fully 

carpeted double garage with built in laundry area with cabinetry. It’s a short walk to Lemonwood Grove Primary 

school as well as the various eateries and amenities at SouthPoint, and only a few minutes drive to central Rolleston. 

This property represents fantastic value for money, and you are urged to view all that it has to offer. Contact Trevor 

today to arrange your private viewing. 

15D Marlowe Place, Rolleston 

$512,000 

Family sized value! 

Sitting on a family sized 704sqm section this stylish and 

contemporary 174sqm home is a great choice for family 

living. With 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a lovely 

open plan kitchen/dining/living area this home is sure to 

tick a lot of boxes. Tucked away in a lovely cul-de-sac, the 

fully fenced grounds feature an easy-care garden, wellproportioned 

lawn, planter boxes and a garden shed, perfect 

for those with green fingers. The large back yard is perfect 

for the kids and pets to burn their energy, while the two 

patios offer enough space for alfresco dining and entertaining 

on those warmer evenings. A short walk will get you to 

supermarkets, the new shopping area as well as Rolleston 

School. 

Don’t delay – call Mike now for your chance to view and make 

this your new home! 

Mike goatley 

027 249 5561 

Chris Finnerty 

021 274 6041 

trevor Mcivor 

027 444 2814 

stephen Ferguson 

021 224 2000 

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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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections 

in the Selwyn District 

A home you will 

love to live in 

The new Faringdon showhome village is a great place to see building and home 

décor ideas and while there, check out Jennian Homes’ new showhome. 

This cleverly designed and very well 

appointed four bedroom 224sqm family 

home will have you imagining living there. 

“We chose one of our favourite plans,” 

says Sue Prendergast, Client Liaison, 

Jennian Homes’ Canterbury North. 

From the street, the mix of Cedar and 

Rockcote plaster finish cladding is striking 

while the well-appointed siting of the 

house on its 663sqm section takes full 

advantage of indoor/outdoor living while 

maximising the sun through all aspects of 

the day. 

There is a large open plan kitchen, 

dining and living area as well as a separate 

lounge/media room. 

“The kitchen is the heart of any home so 

we wanted to make it a real feature in our 

showhome,” adds Sue. 

Lighting, tiles, careful design, a scullery, 

and great utilisation of indoor/outdoor 

flow all contribute to achieving this. 

Those who enjoy relaxing in a lounger 

with a good book or glass of wine will love 

the extensive deck. This can be accessed 

from the dining area, kitchen or master 

bedroom. A sheltered recess off the 

kitchen offers a great place for breakfast 

or a morning coffee while the portico out 

from the living space is a perfect spot for 

alfresco dining. The result is a peaceful 

enchanting setting overlooking the 

professionally landscaped garden complete 

with water feature. 

The master bedroom has both walk-in 

robe and a plush ensuite, complete with 

generous walk-in shower. The large main 

bathroom has a freestanding bath with 

tiled feature wall as a backdrop giving 

the room a really luxuriant look and feel. 

There is a separate toilet and laundry, 

while located beside the true double 

garage is a storage room which would be 

equally ideal as a small workshop. 

This home boasts many quality 

characteristics like the feature wallpapered 

walls, floor to ceiling tiling in both 

bathrooms, hardwood decking and 

television recesses that make you feel like 

you do not want to leave. 

“It’s a beautiful home. Our brief was a 

designer home for a young modern family 

and it’s certainly met this while allowing 

us to showcase many different techniques 

that can be applied when building a home 

these days,” explains Sue. 

Jennian Homes’ new Rolleston 

showhome has been designed for family 

living. You will find it at 7 Lemonwood 

Drive in Faringdon; open for viewing 

12noon to 4pm, Wednesdays to Sundays.

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Visit Our New 

Showhome Village 

Featuring eight of Canterbury’s 

leading building companies 

The Flemington Showhome Village is now open. 

Find your perfect house and land package within a well regarded 

community. Each home site has been created to enjoy the best 

possible aspect situated amongst Lincoln’s rural outlook. 

First National Real Estate 

Sue Mullins 

027 244 1325 

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

Barry O’Neill 

021 364 422 

www.flemington.co.nz 

Home and Land 

Packages available 

FROM 

$366 PER 

WEEK * 

3 brand new showhomes, in 3 locations 

Rolleston 

Faringdon 

576 / 578 East Maddisons Road 

Faringdon, Rolleston 

} 12pm – 4pm, Everyday 

Kaiapoi 

Sovereign Lakes 

27 Bayliss Drive 

Sovereign Lakes, Kaiapoi 

} 12pm – 4pm, Fri – Sun 

Wigram 

Awatea Park 

11 Azara Way (off Carrs Rd) 

Awatea Park, Wigram 

= 12pm – 4pm, Everyday 

Lot 435 Faringdon 

Lot 69 Falcon’s Landing 

FROM $546,000 

655m2 

New Home Consultants / ANGELA 027 488 8930 / GARRY 027 435 4997 / DANIEL 027 433 0074 / JON 027 420 5565 / JASON 027 298 5070 

*T & C’s and lending criteria apply. 

Turnkey 

options 

available

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Harcounts Rolleston 

Lot 34 /3/ 675 East Maddisons Rd, Rolleston 

Harcourts Rolleston 

thURsday 1st MaRch 

50 Vernon Drive, Lincoln 

Ray White Lincoln 

15 Blue Jean Avenue, Rolleston 


4 Florin Place, Prebbleton 


3 Glenwood Drive, Prebbleton 


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8/90 Edgeware Road, St Albans 


11 Cressy Place, Darfield 

Ray White Rolleston 

8a Lordship Place, Templeton 


19 Dunlop Crescent, Rolleston 




69 Boston Avenue, Hornby 


662 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston 


44 Leeston Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel 




324 Hasketts Road, Yaldhurst 

Matson & Allan Leeston 

1744 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee 


sUnday 4th MaRch 

65 Parkstone Avenue, Ilam 


98 Brynley Street, Hornby 


3 Picasso Place, Rolleston 

Harcounts Rolleston 

88 Liffey Springs Drive, Lincoln 

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3 Dalwood Drive, Wigram 


13 Berners Way, Rolleston 


251 Selwyn Street, Spreydon 


618 Weedsons Road, Rolleston 


324 Hasketts Road, Yaldhurst 


51 Manurere Street, Hei Hei 

Farmlands Real Estate 

82 Lower Lake Road, Leeston 


24 Hillmorton Street, Hillmorton 


31 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln 


101A Avonhead Road, Avonhead 


43 Leeston and Lake Road, Leeston 


1621 West Coast Road, West Melton 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury 

1A Roblyn Place, Lincoln 


20 Brook Street, Southbridge 


12 Jasper Court, Rolleston 


5 Matisse Close, Rolleston 


12 Carbine Place, Upper Riccarton 


8/90 Edgeware Road, St Albans 


22 Oakden Drive, Darfield 


69 Deepdale Street, Burnside 


224 Lowes Road, Rolleston 


8 Kendon Drive, Rolleston 


56 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston 


15 Blue Jean Avenue, Rolleston 


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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 


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 

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33 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston 


Lot 44 Ardrossan Way, Tai Tapu 


90 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston 


191 Larcombs Road, Rolleston 


3 Dylan Close, Rolleston 


10 Burford Way, Rolleston 


174 Lowes Road, Rolleston 


32 McLenaghan Road, Rolleston 


50 Vernon Drive, Lincoln 


8 Lambie Street, Leeston 


4 Bonecrusher Street, Lincoln 


12 Birchlea Court, Rolleston 


5 Westview Crescent, West Melton 

Ray White West Melton 

6 Oates Street, Lincoln 


15 Whitewood Crescent, West Melton 


7 Crown Close, Prebbleton 


16 Hartford Crescent, Rolleston 


655 Leeston Taumutu Rd, Southbridge 


38 Te Waikare Street, Lincoln 


7 Edward Street, Prebbleton 


180 High Street, Leeston 


24 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston 


6 Rhyolite Court, Rolleston 


28 Lydiard Drive, Rolleston 


43 Masefield Drive, Rolleston 


19 Faulks Drive, Lincoln 


30a Delamare Way, Rolleston 


73 Dynes Road, Rolleston 


27 Everest Way, Springston 


16 Fairfield Way, Rolleston 


89 Carnaveron Drive, Lincoln 


4 Florin Place, Prebbleton 


64 Windsor Drive, Kirwee 


2 Avonie Place, Templeton 


3 Curnow Way, Rolleston 


63B Moore Street, Rolleston 


274 Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston 


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• Lovely family home on 1023sqm section 

• Triple car garaging + offstreet parking 

• Four double bedrooms + ensuite 

• Solar water heating, electric back up 

• Double batts in ceiling 

• Quiet rear section 

• Glasshouse and irrigation system 

• 4 Bedrooms 

• 2 Living 

• 2 Bathrooms 

• 3 Garage 

19 Dunlop Crescent, Rolleston 




83 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston 


95 Iris Taylor Avenue, West Melton 


81 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston 


23B Jozecom Place, Rolleston 


65 Burnham School Road, Rolleston 


712A East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


6 Dalton Way, West Melton 


59 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston 


15 Seymour Drive, Rolleston 


64 Andesite Drive, Rolleston 


4 Emerson Lane, Rolleston 


66 South Belt, Lincoln 


662 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston 


56 A Hoon Hay Road, Hoon Hay 


17 Duck Pond Road, Motukarara 


58 Rossington Drive, West Melton 


12 Weston Way, Lincoln 


44 James Drive, Diamond Harbour 


103 Fairfield Way, Rolleston 


25 Jacqueline Drive, West Melton 




14 Kingsley Place, Rolleston 


138 Levi Road, Rolleston 


38 O’Reilly Road, Lincoln 


18 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston 


842 West Coast Road, West Melton 


79 Newman Rd, Rolleston 

Mike Pero Real Estate, West Melton 

942 Ellesmere Junction Road, Burnham 


881 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton 


25 Jacks Drive, West Melton 


1/1222 Courtenay Road, Kirwee 

Matson & Allan Darfield 

83 High Street, Southbridge 


3 Austen Place, Rolleston 


4 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston 


3 Birchwood Close, Prebbleton 


5 Sunline Avenue, Lincoln 


View by appointment or open home 

Enquiries Over $589,000 

Web mikepero.com/RX1384529 

Heather Clouston 

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