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• By Emily O’Connell

GLENTUNNEL teenager

Manaia Davies is off to San

Diego next month in a team of

22 dancers representing New

Zealand in an international

competition.

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From Glentunnel to San Diego

The 13-year-old was asked to

be in the team by Kiwi choreographer,

Kiel Tutin, who has

worked with stars such as Jennifer

Lopez.

Manaia, who has been dancing

since she was three-yearsold,

says she was “shocked” by

the invitation and is looking

forward to competing in Body

Rock Junior.

She’s been travelling to

Auckland each weekend for

practice.

“It’s really hard-out, it’s full

hands-on training and we

run the set over, over and over

again,” she said.

The Burnside High

School student spends most

of her spare time training or

teaching.

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• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding

DISTRICT council-owned

houses in Darfield have had

to be decontaminated from

methampetamine before they can

be sold.

The three dwellings are part of a

portfolio of houses and a section in

Ritso St the council is dispersing.

It has cost just over $40,000 to

decontaminate the properties.

Insurance has met about $30,000

of the bill, the district council the

rest.

The houses are on the market

for between $300,000 to $355,000.

Former mayor Bill Woods says

he is concerned that money from

the sales will not go back into

Malvern community.

In the early 2000s Mr Woods

and late district councillor Paul

Stewart was involved in putting a

case forward that if the properties

were sold the money had to go

back into the community.

“In fairness, the money gained

from the sale of these properties

must be returned to the area from

where it was collected,” he said.

The district council’s property

and commercial manager Douglas

Marshall said yesterday the

sale proceeds will be credited to

council district funds.

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WEEDONS AND Templeton residents

are facing a near mission impossible

and expensive task if the experience of

people in Yaldhurst is anything to go by

(see page 3).

A quarry will be built as close as 100m

from residential properties in Yaldhurst, in spite of medical

authorities saying it’s not a good idea.

Yaldhurst residents are going to appeal the decision to the

Environment Court. But the legal costs will be huge. They are

unlikely to get any change out of $100k.

Next cab of the rank is Fulton Hogan’s plan to quarry in the

Templeton-Weedons area. But, if the Yaldhurst experience is

anything to go, the need for materials for our roads outweighs

residents’ health.

Strange that.

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Competition

raises the baa

at university

Lincoln University celebrated

wool week last Monday

with its own staff v students

sheep shearing competition.

Crowds ate pizza and

watched on to see who

would come out on top. The

event was organised by the

Lincoln University Students’

Association, Lincoln Young

Farmers and the Lincoln

University Future Leaders.

Residents prepare for legal battle over quarry

• By Anan Zaki

WEEDONS AND Templeton

residents are prepared for a long

fight, should Fulton Hogan’s

planned quarry in their area be

given the green light.

It comes as Yaldhurst residents

will this week lodge an appeal and

prepare for a costly court battle

to challenge a decision to allow

quarry expansion in the area.

Templeton Residents’ Association

chairman Garry Kilday said

if Fulton Hogan’s plans for a

resource consent application is

granted, the association would

also consider taking legal action.

“We’ll take whatever action we

can. We may not be the only ones

that are considering this.

“It’s wrong and there will be

lawyers and I believe someone will

sue these people,” Mr Kilday said.

The only deterrent in taking

legal action was the cost, he said.

He believed the residents could

win the Resource Management

Act process, when the company

lodges an application.

“However, the problem we have

is that if we win the RMA and

their application is turned down,

they will go to the Environment

Court, which will also cost us,”

Mr Kilday said.

But the residents would do

whatever they can work together

to protect their habitat, he said.

“We’re fighting for our way of

life here, we’re fighting for the

healthiness and the cleanliness of

our environment.

“That’s why ECan is here in the

first place, to protect us from this

sort of thing.”

Fulton Hogan has faced resistance

from Templeton residents

after it put forward a plan for a

170ha quarry on Dawsons, Curraghs

and Jones Rds in January.

ECan is yet to receive a resource

consent application from

Fulton Hogan.

The company announced in

April that it would not lodge

an application before July and

is awaiting for the results of the

Yaldhurst air quality monitoring

programme, which was expected

to be released by ECan in July.

•An article last week headlined

‘Fears Yaldhurst decision sets a

precedent’ incorrectly stated that

Road Metals was given permission

to increase the size of its

Yaldhurst quarry by Environment

Canterbury. The decision to grant

the consent was made by an independent

hearing panel appointed

by the city council and ECan.

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Chamberlains Ford both suffered

damage when the Selwyn River

burst its banks in July. District

council parks and land manager

Cam Warr said the site was the

last to be repaired “as it had

extensive ground damage.”

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District’s fuel prices reach record high

Consumers

warned cost of

food could rise

• By Julia Evans

UNITED STATES president

Donald Trump is being blamed

for the record high price of petrol

in the district..

Some service stations were

charging $2.29.9 a litre for

91-octane petrol, the record high

which was reached last week,

while others are charging slightly

less at $2.25.9.

Infometrics economist Brad

Olsen said the

main reason

was President

Trump’s recent

dealings

in Iran.

“The main

driver is the

Brad Olsen

overseas price.

West Texas

Intermediate

crude oil has shot up over the last

couple of days and that’s largely

because Trump and Iran has

shaken up the playing field,” Mr

Olsen said.

President Trump announced

recently that the US was walking

away from the Iran nuclear deal

organised between Russia, the

United Kingdom, France, China

and the US in 2015.

The Selwyn Times tweeted

President Trump for reaction. He

did not respond.

Fuel prices around the country

hit record highs last week. There

were reports of stations on

Waiheke Island charging $2.51 a

litre and $2.45 in Wanaka.

In Auckland, prices were

between $2.07 and $2.17 a

litre.

Mr Olsen said Canterbury was

hit harder than Auckland due to

the “Gull-effect,” caused by the

introduction of the low priced

Gull petrol stations in 2013.

He said there was also a lack of

competition between stations in

Canterbury.

And relief is not in sight.

“We can’t really pick when

they’ll go back down or if they’ll

go back down . . . it will be interesting

to see how prices change

and regional discrepancies,” Mr

Olsen said.

There have been calls for the

Government to address the issue.

Minister of Energy and

Resources Megan Woods said

it is “very concerning” that

Cantabrians are paying so much

for petrol and it was clear the

market is “not functioning as it

should be.”

“Obviously international

events and the declining New

Zealand dollar will have some

role to play, but our focus is that

people are paying a fair price,”

she said.

Dr Woods said the law is being

changed to give the Commerce

PRICE HIKE:

Stations around

the district

are charging

$2.29.9 per litre

of 91-octane

petrol.

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HUNTER

Commission the power to conduct

market studies and compel

the release of evidence to work

out why petrol south of Wellington

was much higher.

Mr Olsen said it would

have the biggest impact on

lower income families, who

would have to change their

budgets drastically or change

the way they travel.

Red Bus chief executive Paul

McNoe said it had not noticed

an immediate increase in patronage.

“But it is possible. The further

it goes up and the longer it stays

that high. It depends on people’s

preference and their tolerance

for prices. We’re always happy

to welcome new customers,” he

said.

New Zealand Taxi Federation

Canterbury president Stan Gane

said the industry was “massively”

impacted, but was not considering

putting prices up.

“We’ve changed most of the

fleet in Christchurch to hybrid

and are keeping prices as low as

we possibly can, but every cent

that fuel goes up is less wages

and less groceries for staff,” he

said.

Mr Olsen said consumers

could also expect to feel the

brunt of petrol prices as freight

companies would raise prices for

retailers, who would likely pass it

on to customers.

“Largely we’ll see it in food

prices. It will be interesting to

see how much retailers put it up

because consumers are going to

get pretty annoyed with having

to pay more for fuel as well as

goods.”

GOING AWAY THIS QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND?

For those of you heading off for a break this long weekend please take

the time to check real-time travel information before you head off and

be prepared for increased traffic volumes.

Drivers have two options for travel in the Upper

South Island between Picton and Christchurch.

• SH1 via Kaikōura is now open 24/7 but

construction is ongoing (north and south)

with delays and some single lanes.

• The alternate Picton to Christchurch route

via the Lewis Pass is open 24/7 (but check

before travel as winter conditions may cause

the Lewis Pass to be closed temporarily).

Both routes will be busy so whichever one you

choose the NZ Transport Agency advises you

allow plenty of time for your trip, especially

if you are catching a ferry or are on a tight

schedule.

The NZ Transport Agency encourages

everyone heading off for a break to ‘know before

you go’ and check the holiday hotspots map:

www.nzta.govt.nz/hotspots. The map collates

data from previous Queen’s Birthday Weekend

journeys and advises on the best time to leave to

avoid the rush.

With the change in season it is also time to

prepare for winter driving to stay safe:

• Take the time to check your vehicle is in

good condition – tyres/spare tyre, indicators,

windshield wipers, lights

• Be prepared by travelling with warm clothes,

food, water and a fully charged cell phone

• A flat battery is the most common cause

of winter breakdowns. If it’s more than

five years old it may struggle in the cold.

Get it checked and replaced if necessary

• Keep at least a quarter of a tank of fuel in

case of any unexpected delays

Drivers need to be patient, cautious and

courteous. Take your time and be prepared

for the unexpected.

And remember, over holiday periods many

drivers are on unfamiliar roads, so please

be patient as we are all in this situation at

some stage.

HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE:

• Plan your journey between Picton and

Christchurch and get real-time information

via www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c or call

0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).

We recommend checking at least two hours

before you travel and while on your trip

• Check the MetService weather forecast

before you head away


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HORNCASTLE ARENA



Joanne

McDonald


WINTER CLOTHING, dinners

out, family trips – the pinch at

the pump is causing residents

in the district to tighten their

budgets and make sacrifices.

On Friday, Selwyn Times visited

Rolleston to see how people

were affected.

Rolleston resident Tracey

McLay has recently moved from

Papanui and is noticing the difference.

“To get to and from work, to

drop kids off and sports – it’s

getting very expensive . . . it’s sort

of cutting down in other areas,”

she said.

When asked whether she has

noticed the hike in the price of

petrol, Maxine Freemantle just

said it was “ridiculous.”

“I’ve got a young daughter and

Katherine Johnson with

son, Oliver.

James Wallis

Martin

Thomas Maher

we need fuel to get to work and

that, and she has to miss out

. . . we can’t go and buy her new

things like warm winter gear,

we’ve got to wait for a couple

more weeks to save up,” she said.

Thomas Maher works in

Rolleston but lives in Kaiapoi

and says the price hike has restricted

what he can do.

“Really damaging to my budget

especially. I’ve got to cut down

in other areas such as food . . . for

now all I’ve been able to do is go

to and from work,” he said.

For Burwood resident James

Wallis Martin, the drive into

Rolleston each week day to drop

his daughter at Waitaha School is

having an effect.

“Every day taking my daughter

to school costs me an extra $10

Maxine

Freemantle

Tracey McLay

Motorists feel the fuel price pain

. . . it just means we don’t buy

things, we don’t go out to dinner.

We’ve had to be cautious

already,” he said.

Mr Wallis Martin thinks there

should be a subsidy on electric

vehicles so more people can

“upgrade.”

Rolleston resident Katherine

Johnson said she usually takes

her children to Margaret Mahy

Family Playground on the weekend

but it’s just “not doable at the

moment.”

Joanne McDonald lives in

Burnham and says the hike is

“terrible.”

“I think it’s actually quite sad

it’s going up . . . what can you do

about?” she said.

Miss McDonald said the

increase means costs have to be

cut.

How to save money on fuel

•Make sure your tyres are

inflated correctly. The

Automobile Association

found incorrect tyre

pressure uses nearly eight

per cent more fuel.

•Avoid rush hour. Turning

your engine off if you’re stuck

in traffic for longer than

30 seconds is better than

keeping the car running

according to the AA, and

the Motor Trade Association

recommends planning

ahead to run errands during

off-peak times.

•Don’t speed. According to

the MTA, fuel consumption

increases by about six per

cent for every 10km/h faster

you travel over 90km/h.

•Keep your load light.

The more weight in your

car means more petrol is

needed to propel it.

•Use your air conditioner,

but only when necessary.

Opening your windows to

cool the car down is actually

less fuel efficient than using

the A/C because it creates

drag. However, blasting

the A/C or leaving the back

window demister on after

they’ve done their job is an

unnecessary drain on fuel.

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Dancer

Manaia

heads to

San Diego

•From page 1

Manaia also enjoys singing

and acting and is part of the

specialist music programme

which is held at her school and

is for students of high musical

ability.

Having only been told

she was on the team a few

weeks ago, Manaia is now

trying to raise funds to cover

the costs

of attending the competition.

She is holding a fundraiser,

with acts from other performers,

at the Darfield Garden

Centre on Sunday from 1 to

5pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults and

$5 for children under 12-yearsold

and can be purchased from

the garden centre, Hororata

Village Bar & Cafe, Yello Shack

Cafe, Glentunnel Garage or at

the door.

•Donations can also

be made on Manaia’s

Givealittle https://

givealittle.co.nz/cause/

dancing-on-the-worldstage.

Skate park back on track

THE REDESIGNED Lincoln

Domain Skate Park is expected to

be completed by the end of next

month.

Initially, it was due to open in

late April but the district council

decided to make it safer after

residents shared concerns.

The skate park is designed to

predominantly cater for children

and amateur skaters.

The district council chose

experienced skate park designer

Dave North to review the incomplete

skate park and make it

more suitable.

“The changes that we’ve made

to the skate park design will ensure

flow. A small learners bowl

will lead on to an intermediate

bowl,” Mr North said.

The main design changes includes

forming the existing bowl

•From page 1

But the district council has

agreed to acknowledge the value

that the Darfield community

had invested as part of a land

exchange proposal.

In the early 2000s, the district

council proposed a reserve

exchange to enable the reserve

into a mini-bowl, swapping the

stairs for a large hubba ramp and

rail, constructing a new 1200cm

deep bowl, a ditch-style banked

area and smaller flat ledges and

rail.

District council property and

commercial manager Douglas

SELWYN TIMES

CONSTRUCTION: The

Lincoln Domain Skate Park is

set to be completed by the

end of next month, depending

on weather.

Marshall said it has made the

skate park a “bit bigger.”

He said the district council

“took the opportunity to extend

the entire Lincoln Domain playground

area.”

The new skate park’s completion

date is dependant on

weather.

The Lincoln Reserve Playground

is now closed and will be

relocated to the other side of the

pedestrian path.

It is also expected to be reopened

next month.

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Wednesday May 30 2018 7

Call for performing arts facility


CENTRESTAGE Rolleston

wants a local performing arts

facility to be included in the

Long Term Plan.

CentreStage’s president Phil

Dean spoke at the district

council’s LTP public hearing last

week about the idea.

The group, which formed earlier

this year, believe the district,

particularly Rolleston, needs a

space for the arts.

Mr Dean,

who is the

Ashburton

sub-area commander,

said

in his written

submission

that compared

Phil Dean

to sports, “performing

arts

is the poor

cousin.”

He said although there are

“some pretty amazing providers,”

what the area doesn’t have

is somewhere for people to

rehearse or perform in large

groups.

Mr Dean believes there is

scope in the new sporting facility

at Foster Park for performing

arts.

“Space like a dance studio,

rehearsal rooms, performance

areas will meet the increasing

demands of the performing arts

community,” he said.

District councillor Craig

Watson said it is “probably too

early to say” whether a performing

arts space could go in Foster

Park.

“I think we are working on

a town centre precinct at the

moment and obviously that has

a cultural aspect to it, so that’s

probably where it naturally lies,”

he said.

Cr Watson said CentreStage is

“fantastic” for how it brings likeminded

people together.

Mr Dean said the group

needs a “disproportionate”

amount of funding because

performing arts in Rolleston is

in a “fledgling” state compared

with sport which already has

facilities.

Cr Watson said it’s vital the

district council provides an opportunity

for performing arts

but it needs to make sure it’s

sustainable.

PROPOSAL:

CentreStage

Rolleston

believes the

area needs a

performing arts

facility included

in the district

council’s Long

Term Plan.

“I think for Selwyn it’s really

important that we have performing

arts well supported and

catered for,” he said.

The district council is

holding its deliberations today

and tomorrow and expects to

formally adopt the plan in late

June.

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you

think Rolleston needs a

performing arts facility?

Email your views to emily.

oconnell@starmedia.kiwi

HORNCASTLE ARENA



In Brief

DRAFT GAMBLING POLICY

The district council will

decide whether to approve the

draft gambling venue policy

for consultation at its public

meeting today. The Selwyn Times

previously reported the draft

policy could see an increase in

the current gaming machine cap

of 107 to 120. The consultation

would run until Friday, June

29, with hearings as soon as

practicable following the closing

date for submissions.

EVENTS FUNDING

Applications for the first

round of the district council’s

events fund will close at 5pm

on Thursday. If you’re planning

an event between July 1 and

December 31, the fund can

support it and help cover costs

such as equipment, venue hire,

promotions, consent and traffic

management. To find out

more or make an application,

visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/

eventsfund or call 347 2719 or

318 8338.

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

The Springfield Volunteer Fire

Brigade is looking for new

members. To get in touch, search

for ‘Springfield-Fire-Brigade’ on

Facebook and send the brigade a

message.

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News

SELWYN TIMES

Old fire station demolished

Commissioned by

THE WEST Melton Volunteer

Rural Fire Force will be

moving into its new station

next month.

Its original station, built

about 53 years ago, was demolished

last week.

The new building, which is

more than three times bigger,

is almost complete with work

on the forecourt still being

carried out.

West Melton deputy chief

fire officer Chris Caldwell said

prior to the commencement

of Fire and Emergency New

Zealand last year, it had always

been funded and managed by

the district council.

“It was decided a few years

ago we needed a new station.

We acquired a second truck

and a ute and had nowhere to

put them,” he said.

Mr Caldwell said the old station

had a lot of problems and

the district council agreed to

fund a new station.

“Before the build started,

the FENZ merger occurred.

Selwyn agreed to give the

money they were going to

spend on it to FENZ to keep

the project going,” he said.

Construction started in

mid-January and Mr Caldwell

said the new station will be

able to store four vehicles.

“The training room is large

and together with a decent

kitchen and office and equipment

store, it could be multiuse,”

he said.

Mr Caldwell said their are

NEW BEGINNING: The

West Melton Volunteer

Rural Fire Force’s station

was demolished last week

and its new building is

expected to open next

month.

currently 16 crew but the

building has locker space for

up to 24 volunteers.

“At the moment that is sufficient

for the two trucks and we

are not taking on anyone else,

however, we are always keen to

put people on a waiting list if

they contact us,” he said.

The Selwyn District Council would like to thank all of

our Gold sponsors for their generous support.

Arts, Culture & Heritage –

Warren and Mahoney

Community Service – ANZ

Environmental – Stantec

Innovation – Monadelphous

Large Business – Buddle Findlay

People's Choice – IPort

Small Business – Storage King

Sport – HEB Construction

Tourism – Sicon Ltd

Young Achiever – Rolleston New World

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Gold Sponsor: Storage King

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Gold Sponsor: HEB Construction

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Wednesday May 30 2018 9

Will you be our

LAUNCH: Ray (left) and Lance Coupland at the opening of the new Rolleston

store (inset) on Friday.

PHOTO: GILBERT WEALLEANS

Coupland’s sets up shop

on Rolleston Drive

PIES, BREAD, coffee and more are

now on sale at Coupland’s Bakeries in

Rolleston.

The Canterbury-based, family-owned

Rolleston store is situated next to The

Warehouse on Rolleston Drive.

Coupland’s Bakeries managing director

Lance Coupland said he was both

“excited and happy” about the new store

opening on Friday.

“Getting this new store up and going,

in what is a real growth area of Canterbury

means a lot to our company and

hopefully means a lot to the locals too,”

he said.

Mr Coupland, who lives in Rolleston,

said the company is looking at revamping

some of its existing stores.

Coupland’s founder, Ray Coupland,

said it’s always “great” to see a new store

opening.

Bev Jenkins, who has been with the

company for 17 years, is managing the

new store.

Lance Coupland said bread will be

baked just down the road at its Hornby

site and delivered to the store twice

daily.

Coupland’s Bakeries Rolleston will be

open daily from 6.30am until 6.00pm.

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SELWYN TIMES

Student wants football shirts

SCHOOLS

HELPING OUT: Lincoln High

School student and Halswell

United player Joe Williams is

looking for football shirts to give

to children in Samoa.

PHOTO: GEMMA DIONI


A LINCOLN High School

student is looking for football

shirts to give to children in

Samoa.

Year 13 student Joe Williams

wants to do some good during

his social studies trip to the

Pacific Island in July.

During the 10-day trip, 21

Lincoln High School students

will be helping out at the

children’s home, House of Hope,

in Apia.

As part of the social studies

class, each student will set

themselves a personal social

action. Joe wants to collect and

donate about 50 football shirts

for the children and teach them

some ball skills.

His mother, Jane Williams,

says he’s a keen footballer and

plays for both the school and

Halswell United’s top side

which plays in the Canterbury

Championship League.

•Joe is looking for

individual football shirts,

any size, from English and

other European clubs. If you

have spare shirts to donate,

please email Mrs Williams

on jpw0803@hotmail.com.

Caitlin built the Colosseum.

Hunter and his Sarcophagus.

HISTORY COMES TO LIFE : Ellesmere College student Sitiva

baked a cake decorated with the Eye of Horus to accompany

her project on ancient civilisation. Students were given an

assignment sheet with one to 15 questions – they had to

choose five to six activities from those and do their research

over four weeks and present their information in a creative

manner. Students had a range of projects from posters to

mummified teddy bears.

Lily presented her data as an ancient

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News

SELWYN TIMES

Getting people

moving

aim of class

ROLLESTON Community Centre’s

Move it to Music class is getting

residents in the district off the

couch.

The class, run by an experienced

tutor, uses music, fun equipment

and a sense of humour to get attendees

moving. It’s aimed at those with

arthritis or the less active who want

to ‘use it not lose it.’

Kathleen Johnston, a visitor to the

district who attends the sessions,

has had two hip replacements and a

back operation and says the class is

a great opportunity to exercise without

too much strain on her joints.

“This class encouraged me to

get off the couch and get my body

moving following my operations,”

she said.

Instructor Jan McKay has been

running similar classes for nearly 20

years and says she enjoys seeing the

benefits that they have for attendees,

both physically and socially.

“The class allows them to get their

bodies moving in a safe environment,”

she said.

The Move it to Music class is held

on Wednesdays from 1.15–2.15pm

at the Rolleston Community Centre,

and costs $3 per session. No bookings

required.

•For more information phone

the centre on 347 2882 or ask

at the counter.

Chance for a visit to Gansu

A SELWYN resident or

someone who works locally,

has the chance to visit Gansu

in north-west China as

applications to travel to the

district’s sister city are now

open.

Each year the district council’s

Selwyn sister city committee

sends a local representative

to Gansu for a month-long

exchange.

This year the exchange, which

has the opportunity to join

delegates from about 20 different

countries, will go from

September 1 to 30 in Lanzhou,

the capital of Gansu.

This fellowship is funded by

the Gansu Provincial People’s

Government of China.

Past fellows have come from

backgrounds in agriculture, exporting

and local government.

Last year’s fellow, Phillip Millar,

said the experience was a

great opportunity to learn more

about the region of Gansu and

to see some amazing sights.

“A highlight for me was

definitely exploring the City

of Lanzhou which runs along

the beautiful Yellow River and

visiting the rainbow coloured

mountains in Zhangye Danxia

National Geological Park.

I also loved visiting the

OPPORTUNITY: Phillip Millar, last year’s fellow, visited the Yellow River Mother Sculpture in

Lanzhou. The river flows through the city.

Crescent Lake and sand dunes

in Dunhuang. I had never seen

anything like these amazing

landforms before, and my

appreciation for the beautiful

landscapes of China was increased

markedly,” he said.

Gansu Province is on the Silk

Rd and close to the Gobi Desert.

It is the Chinese Province in

which New Zealander Rewi Alley

established schools.

Mr Alley was born in Springfield

and this connection is a

key part of the sister city relationship

between Selwyn and

Shandan.

The Gansu Fellowship is

open to anyone aged between

22 and 50 who lives or works

in the district – and is ready to

embrace an exciting challenge

and opportunity for personal

growth.

•For more information or

to apply email Bernadette

Ryan on bernadette.ryan@

selwyn.govt.nz, or phone

347 2800.

The Selwyn Gallery marks

their 20th Anniversary

The Selwyn Gallery, Darfield is marking the

20th anniversary of its opening on Friday,

1 June 2018 with its exhibition, “The Revisit”.

Philip Baldwin, Malvern Community Arts

Council Chairperson commented: “We are

thrilled that six artists who showed their works

in 1998 at the first Selwyn Gallery exhibition—

Simon Edwards, Mike Glover, Svetlana Orinko,

Marcia Scott, Pattison Parkin, and Hamish

Wright—have agreed to exhibit an all-new lineup

of art work for the Gallery’s June exhibition”.

Simon Edwards’ paintings possess an

atmosphere of gentle melancholy. He says,

“The landscape has been the source of my

work…I use this as a departure point…setting

up a dialogue between myself, the medium

and the landscape”. Although his works seem

to represent actual places, they are more

often than not “imaginative” scenes built from

fragments of memory or a part of a landscape,

even a photograph.

Mike Glover works predominantly in pastel,

exploring the lands, skies, and waters of the

South Island. “Looking down on a river winding

through the hills or a spectacular sunset…there

is a sense of awe of peace and of harmony

with nature,” is how he describes his work.

Mike is active in the community art scene,

having helped to establish Down by the Liffey

Gallery in Lincoln.

Svetlana Orinko was able to begin her

painting career in earnest after immigrating

to New Zealand in 1992. She paints in oil

and watercolour, and is attracted to subject

matter with strong abstract patterns. Svetlana

describes her style as contemporary realism,

and has enjoyed much success as an artist.

She has a growing reputation as one of the

country’s top watercolour artists and teacher.

Patterson Parkin’s distinct style show

different viewpoints at the same time, within

the same space, suggesting their threedimensional

form and creating the illusion of

depth. Working in bright colours and patterns

heighten the diverse subject matter he depicts,

including landscapes, nudes, musicians, and

abstracts. He has also transitioned into wall

assemblage, consisting of canvas covered

shapes, both textured and painted.

Marcia Scott’s medium of choice is usually

acrylic, although she has moved from paper

to canvas in recent years. Marcia also dabbles

in watercolours and oils, and she loves the

challenge of developing ideas with new media,

including laser-cut timber panels as canvases,

a range of “dust collector” decorative blocks,

and the supreme hat award in the 2013 New

Zealand Hat and Hair Art Awards.

Hamish Wright’s travels in the Ukraine

in 1998–99 and in Kiev during 2003—2004

continue to influence his artistic style. His work

explores iconography and propaganda of the

Soviet Union, particularly commemorative

badges, posters, and other Space Age

memorabilia, creating works that are visually

appealing and full of fun. Using bold colour,

well defined forms, and a high level of surface

finish suggest Pop Art and nostalgia.

“We hope all of our supporters will visit the

Selwyn Gallery during the month of June to see

how the styles of these artists have evolved

over the past 20 years”, Mr Baldwin concluded.

Selwyn Gallery is open daily (except

Mondays) from 10am to 4pm. Please come

along and enjoy the variety of works on display.

A catalogue is available for each exhibition.

Check us out on http://www.selwyngallery.

co.nz/

For further information please contact

Katrina Ellis, MCAC Arts Administrator, on the

contacts below.

Selwyn Gallery - 17 South Terrace

P 03 318 8702 (Gallery) P 027 425 7356 (Arts Administrator)

E mcac.arts@gmail.com W www.selwyngallery.co.nz F www.facebook.com/selwynartgallerynz

1998. Jim Bolger resigns. Jenny Shipley leads

minority-National government and opens Selwyn

Gallery featuring Simon Edwards, Mike Glover,

Svetlana Orinko, Patterson Parkin, Marcia Scott and

Hamish Wright in the Grand Opening exhibition.

Michael King wins Robert Burns Fellowship.

Bic Runga wins album of the year. Dame Malvina

Major wins Benny Award. NZ films Memory

and Desire and Saving Grace released. NZ wins

34 Commonwealth Games medals. Christian

Cullen wins NZ Trotting Cup. Crusaders win

Super 12. Hikoi of Hope. Prime TV launched.

2018. The Revisit. Simon Edwards, Mike Glover,

Svetlana Orinko, Patterson Parkin, Marcia Scott,

and Hamish Wright. Friday, June 1 – 28 June 2018.

The Malvern Community Arts Council

is pleased to present

The Revisit

celebrating Selwyn Gallery’s 20th Anniversary

1–28 June 2018

Selwyn Gallery,

17 South Terrace, Darfield

Open daily 10am–4pm

www.selwyngallery.co.nz

03 3188 702

SelwynGallery

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Wednesday May 30 2018 13

COME

ON IN

FOR A CHAT ◊ A MEAL

A DRINK ◊ A DANCE

HELPING OUT: About 30 people planted more than 400 native trees in the

Liffey Domain recently.

Big tree planting effort

at the Liffey Domain

Lincoln Envirotown

trustee Sue Jarvis

writes about tree

planting at the Liffey

Domain

THANK YOU everyone

for the great response to

the request for helpers at

the Liffey Domain planting

co-ordinated by the

Lincoln Envirotown Trust

on May 12.

About 30 people were

involved, including helpers

from the Lincoln community,

Lincoln University

and Lincoln High School.

Amazingly, we managed

to plant more than 400

native trees in under two

hours – helped by the fact

that Gordon Boyle, a local

farmer and member of

Lincoln Envirotown, dug

the holes for us with his

post-hole driver.

There were bell birds

and fantails taking an

interest in our efforts to

improve their habitat.

Thanks to Ralph Scott

for his great organisation

as well as the Lincoln

Community Committee

for providing the funding,

Andrew Spanton from

the district council for all

his support, Mike Bowie

for positioning the trees

and to Sue Bowie for the

pikelets.

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MONDAY

All you can eat ribs from 5pm. HOUSIE from 7.30pm.

TUESDAY

Kids eat ½ price all day. CLUB NIGHT: 4-7pm.

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$15 PARMA NIGHT & OPEN MIC NIGHT

Last Wednesday of the month – entertain or be entertained.

THURSDAY

THIRSTY THURSDAY Drink Specials 4-7pm.

$15 STEAK NIGHT - $13 .50 for Club Members.

FRIDAY

See what comes up on the SPECIALS WHEEL 8-9pm.

SATURDAY

Fantastic LIVE MUSIC. Get your dance on.

SUNDAY

Enjoy our $13 ROAST - famous in Lincoln.

Work & Income NZ Superannuation

is coming to Selwyn

Ken Stevens, a case manager from the Ministry of Social Development, will be

visiting Selwyn to answer questions on payments, entitlement, and any other

matters regarding superannuation.

Visits are by PRIOR appointment – to book an appointment please phone

(03) 961 9170. Ken will be visiting these locations:

Tuesday 12 June, 10am–2pm, Lincoln Event Centre

Tuesday 19 June, 10am–2pm, Darfield Library and Service Centre

Tuesday 26 June, 10am–2pm, Leeston Library and Service Centre

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SELWYN TIMES

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development area; the skin and

appearance medicine clinic came about

as owner Alaina

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Selwyn area and

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the expanse in to Rolleston has been

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Owner Alaina says, “I am thrilled to

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as well as an opportunity to see live

demonstrations of

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And if that wasn’t

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Owner Alaina,

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Wednesday May 30 2018 15

Your Local Views

Youth council gets community support

Selwyn Youth

Council

chairwoman

Paige Sullivan

talks about

different

projects going

on in the

district

THE SELWYN community

has really shown its support

to the Selwyn Youth Council

during the launch of the Selwyn

Link bus trial, with laminated

timetables being put up in bus

shelters by community members

in Leeston.

The council was excited to run

this trial, with incredible support

shown through the high numbers

on the buses each day.

In total, we moved over 550

people over the course of the

trial.

This data will be presented to

Environment Canterbury next

month by a small group of youth

councillors.

This trial showed a clear and

urgent need for transportation

through our more rural areas

and showed a strong indication

of isolation – not only in youth,

but older generations also.

By running this service,

residents were also able to have

greater access to council facilities.

The use of the bus was different

for everyone – for some, a swim

at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre,

but for others, taking in the

beautiful rural views of our district

made for a day well spent.

The youth council is now moving

on to its latest project, Boost

2018.

This is looking to be a week of

activities and workshops for the

teenagers in our district.

The Youth Council is looking

forward to running some workshops

of its own.

We are currently working on

logos and what the timetable will

look like, but it is sure to be a fun

and exciting event taking place

towards the end of this year.

We also have plans to run

more ‘What do YOUth Think?’

events throughout the year, so

that we can find out more about

what young people need and

want in Selwyn.

We are also working on more

ways to find out what young

people think, one of which is a

Selwyn youth residents’ survey.

This is still in the works, but

the youth council is excited to

work together to champion the

voice of the youth in our district.

Our Facebook page is @

SelwynYouthCouncil which is a

great place to get in touch with

us, share your feedback, or just to

see what we’re up to.

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Paige

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last month’s

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already . . . you want a service

you pay for it.

Barry Clarke – If they want

more people on buses they have

got a cheek putting the fares up.

Perhaps they have to find the

money to give the CEO a big

increase in his pay packet.

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Move it

to music

Rolleston Community Centre’s Move it to Music class is getting Selwyn residents off the couch.

The class, run by an experienced tutor, uses music, fun equipment and a sense of humour to get

attendees moving. It’s aimed at those with arthritis or the less active who want to ‘use it not lose it’.

Along with all of the physical benefits, the sessions create a social environment where many

friendships are made. The class is followed by a coffee, biscuits and catch up.

Kathleen Johnston, a visitor to Selwyn who attends the sessions, has had two hip replacements

and a back operation and says the class is a great opportunity to exercise without too much strain

on her joints.

“This class encouraged me to get off the couch and get my body moving following my

operations,” she says.

“It has allowed me to be much more mobile, however the best part of coming along is the

friendships I have made within the class.”

Instructor Jan McKay has been running similar classes for nearly 20 years and says she enjoys

seeing the benefits that they have for attendees, both physically and socially.

“We get people coming along with a range of different health and mobility issues. The class allows

them to get their bodies moving in a safe, accepting environment,” she says.

“We focus on balance, stretching and increasing movement and mobility in joints.

“The classes are always full of fun and laughs. I encourage everyone to sing along to the music

with me.”

The Move it to Music class is held on Wednesdays from 1.15–2.15pm at the Rolleston Community

Centre, and costs $3 per session. No bookings required.

For more information phone the Centre on 347 2882 or ask at the counter.

Don’t miss out on

events funding

Applications to round one of Selwyn District Events Fund

are closing soon. This round of funding is for events

happening between 1 July and 31 December this year.

The fund will cover some costs associated with your event

to ensure you provide the best possible experience for

your attendees. We have supported some fantastic events

over the years including the Hororata Night Glow, Rolleston

Fireworks, Koru Games, Waitangi Day Country Picnic and

many more.

Applications for funding close at 5pm on Thursday 31

May. To find out more and make an application visit www.

selwyn.govt.nz/eventsfund or phone 347 2719 or 318 8338.

More flow for Lincoln Skate Park

Younger skaters and scooter riders will enjoy the flow of the redesigned

Lincoln Domain Skate Park – which will allow them to

use the whole skate park easily, going from one feature to the next

without stopping.

Experienced skate park designer Dave North reviewed the

incomplete skate park for the Council to make it more suitable for

beginner to intermediate skaters and scooter riders. The park was

expected to be completed earlier this year, however Council staff

decided to tweak the skate park design as it was deemed to be

unsuitable for younger people.

“The changes that we’ve made to the skate park design will ensure

flow. A small learners bowl will lead on to an intermediate bowl which

will have lots of different carve lines as well as air and transfer lines,”

Mr North says. “The street features will include both large and small

hubba, ledges and rails. Everything will be set up to allow skaters and

scooter riders to rapidly progress and learn,” Mr North says.

Changes to the skate park’s design were also influenced by

discussions with local skaters and skate park designers.

Council Property and Commercial manager, Douglas Marshall, says

he is pleased with the new design and expects the new skate park

to be completed by the end of June, depending on weather.

“We have made the skate park a bit bigger and with Dave’s help,

we’ve ensured the park achieves its initial goal of being a quality

facility where young skaters and scooter riders can learn and have

fun,” Mr Marshall says. “We understand that locals have had to

be really patient while we get the skate park right, however we’re

confident that the new design hits the mark.”

The Lincoln Reserve Playground is now closed and will be relocated

to the other side of the pedestrian path to provide more room to

extend the skate park. The playground is expected to be reopened

in June.

The main design changes include:

· Forming the existing bowl into a mini bowl which is more

suitable for younger/learner skater and scooter riders

· Swapping the stairs for a large hubba ramp and rail

· Constructing a new 1200cm deep bowl, a ditch-style banked

area and smaller flat ledges and rail

· The existing quarter pipe will remain

Matariki in Selwyn Libraries

Celebrate Matariki (the Māori New Year) with INSTALLED: Artist in

Residence printmaking and bunting workshops, create your own

kites and stars, digital storytelling and more!

Matariki is the Māori name for the group of stars also known as the

Pleiades or the Seven Sisters which rise in late May or June. This

year it rises on Friday 15 June.

Matariki stories will be screened at the libraries, including ‘The

little Kiwi’s Matariki’, ‘Together in Love: A Legend of Matariki’, ‘The

Seven Kites of Matariki’ and ‘Daniel’s Matariki Feast’.

Kite Making sessions take place on Saturday 16 June 10.30–

11.30am at all libraries, and on Wednesday 20 June at Darfield,

Leeston and Lincoln Libraries from 3.30–4.30pm, and Rolleston

Library from 4–5pm.

Star Making sessions will also be held, on Tuesday 12 June from

3.30–4.30pm at Darfield, Leeston and Lincoln Libraries and from

4–5pm at Rolleston Library. Another round of star making will take

place at all libraries on Saturday 23 June from 10.30–11.30am.

Darfield Library is also hosting Selwyn’s first resident artist during

Matariki, with the INSTALLED: Artists in Residence Ngā Toi Māori

residency with artist Emma Kitson.

Go to www.selwynlibraries.co.nz for more details and to book.

Keep an eye out for KidsFest

KidsFest is returning to Selwyn this July school holidays with bookings opening this Friday.

Over 80 events will be held in Selwyn as part of KidsFest between 7 and 21 July.

For information on KidsFest events and bookings visit www.kidsfest.co.nz, or pick up a KidsFest

booklet from our Selwyn District Libraries, Lincoln Event Centre, Rolleston Community Centre or Selwyn

Aquatic Centre.

Celebrate Maori - New Year in Selwyn

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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WEDNESDAY MAY 30 2018 17

Notices

MASEFIELD DRIVE

CLOSURE NOTICE

From Sunday 27 May to

the night of Thursday 31

May, Masefield Drive will be

closed at nights between the

intersection of Rolleston Drive

and Countdown. This road

closure will be in place between

9pm and 7am each night to aid

pavement works, subject to

Meetings

Public Forums: Council,

Community Board and local

committee meetings are open

to the public. Time is available at

the start of meetings for people

to speak on matters of concern.

Please notify Bernadette Ryan

or your local committee at least

three days before the meeting.

Township, Hall and Reserve

Committees: To list or make

changes to meeting details, email

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.

nz or phone 347 2800 or 318

8338 by 9am Wednesday the

week before publication.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY

BOARD

Unless otherwise stated all of

these meetings will be held at the

Rolleston Council Building.

Selwyn Waihora Zone

Committee

Tue 5 June 2pm

Lincoln Event Centre

Property Committee

Wed 6 June 9am

Audit & Risk Subcommittee

Wed 6 June 11am

Council Meeting

Wed 13 June 1pm

Citizenship Ceremony

Wed 13 June 6.30pm

ON THE

ROADS

weather. For more information

visit www.selwyn.govt.nz

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE

Wednesday 30 May

Rakaia Huts 9.30–10am

Southbridge School

10.45am–12pm

Abbeyfield, Leeston 2.30–3pm

Thursday 31 May

Annabel’s West Melton

1–1.30pm

LOCAL COMMITTEES &

ASSOCIATIONS

Broadfield District Community

Centre Committee

Wed 6 June 7.30pm

Broadfield Community Centre

Darfield Recreation

and Community Centre

Management Committee

Mon 5 June 7.30pm

Darfield Recreation Centre

Doyleston Community

Committee

Wed 6 June 7.30pm

Osborne Park Hall

Kirwee Recreation Reserve

Management Committee

Mon 11 Jun 7.30pm

Kirwee Recreation Reserve

Ladbrooks Community Hall

Committee

Fri 8 June 7.30pm

Ladbrooks Hall

Leeston Community Committee

Mon 11 June 7.30pm, Leeston

Library Community Room

Lincoln Community Committee

Mon 11 June 7pm, Lincoln Event

Centre Fitzgerald Room

Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft

Market AGM

Wed 30 May 7pm

Lincoln Event Centre

All welcome, refreshments

provided

Lincoln Uni Early Childhood

Centre 2–2.30pm

Prebbleton Township/Tavern

3.30–5.30pm

Monday 4 June

Queen’s Birthday public holiday

Tuesday 5 June

Glenroy Hall 11.40am–12.10pm

Windwhistle School 1–1.30pm

Glentunnel School 1.55–2.55pm

Glentunnel Hall 3–3.30pm

Selwyn Central Community

Care AGM

Mon 11 June 2pm

Rolleston Council Building

Followed by afternoon tea, all

welcome. For more information

and nomination forms go to our

Facebook page @sccctrust

Springston Hall Committee

Thur 31 May 7.30pm

Springston Hall (week earlier)

Tai Tapu Community

Association

Wed 6 June 7.30pm

Tai Tapu Library

Waihora Park Reserve

Committee

Tue 5 June 7.30pm

Waihora Bowling Club

Weedons Reserve Committee

Mon 11 June 7pm

Weedons Country Club

West Melton Residents

Association

Wed 13 June 7.30pm

West Melton Community Hall

Whitecliffs Township &

Domain Committee

Mon 11 June 7.30pm

Glentunnel Community Centre

A casual vacancy has arisen on

the Whitecliffs Township & Domain

Committee. Please forward

expressions of interest to the

Chairperson, Jodie on 551 0121

Work and Income NZ Superannuation is coming

to Selwyn

Ken Stevens, a case manager from the Ministry of Social Development, will be visiting Selwyn to

answer questions on payments, entitlement, and any other matters regarding superannuation.

Visits are by prior appointment – to book an appointment please phone (03) 961 9170. Ken will be

visiting these locations:

· Tuesday 12 June, 10am–2pm, Lincoln Event Centre

· Tuesday 19 June, 10am–2pm, Darfield Library and Service Centre

· Tuesday 26 June, 10am–2pm, Leeston Library and Service Centre

On the roads this week

Digout repairs and sealing patches will be occurring on Bealey Road. Drainage

works will occur in Arthur’s Pass. Please stop on request at these sites.

Trench levelling will be carried out on Brookside Burnham Road. Bridge

maintenance will occur on Tramway Road, Davis Road and Kowai bridge.

Footpath reconstruction will be carried out in Arthur’s Pass and Darfield.

Intersection upgrades are continuing at Masefield Drive/Rolleston Drive and Jones

Road/Hoskyns Road.

Council Services on Queen’s Birthday

On Monday 4 June, some Council services are affected due to the Queen’s Birthday public holiday.

Rubbish and recycling will be collected as normal. Pines Resource Recovery Park will be open from

10am–4pm.

Selwyn District Libraries and Council’s Rolleston Headquarters will be closed. The Rolleston Community

Centre and Lincoln Event Centre will also be closed.

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre will be open from 8am–8pm.

Selwyn Events

WED–SUN

30–10

MAY–JUN

SATURDAY

2JUNE

SATURDAY

9JUNE

MON–FRI

11–15

JUNE

FRIDAY

15

JUNE

UNTIL

23

JUNE

SUNDAY

24

JUNE

Children’s Time –

Ladbrooks School and

Broadfield School

Down By The Liffey Gallery,

Wed–Thur 11.30am–2.30pm,

Fri–Sun 10am–4pm

Come along and appreciate the

creativity of our community’s young

artists in this special exhibition.

A Right Royal Do British

Themed Market

Beside the Lincoln Library,

10am–1pm

Lots of decorated stalls with gifts and

fresh produce. A display of iconic

British vehicles, traditional British

baking including pork pies/pasties,

Victoria sponges, Devonshire teas.

Great live themed music and Morris

Dancing display, Ellesmere Pipe Band,

lawn games, royal trivia activity. See

www.facebook.com/lincolnmarket

Growing Great Apples

Lincoln Envirotown Community

Gardens, 10.30–11.45am

How to prepare trees for regular crops

of high quality fruit. Conducted by

Keith Dickson. Contact Ruth on 325

2193. There will be plenty of time for

questions and general discussion.

INSTALLED: Artists in

Residence Ngā Toi Māori

Darfield Library

Artist Emma Kitson will be at Darfield

Library throughout the day between

11am–5pm working on a series of

linocuts depicting each of the Matariki

stars. She will be hosting a Printmaking

from Home presentation on Tuesday

12 June from 7–8pm, and a Whānau

DIY Matariki Bunting workshop on

Saturday 16 June, at 10am and

1.30pm. Book at selwynlibraries.co.nz.

Movie Night – The Greatest

Showman

Rolleston College, 7–8.45pm

Sit back and relax as you watch ‘The

Greatest Showman’ 2017 (PG). An

insight into the beginning of show

business crammed with imagination

and fresh ideas. Purchase tickets

from www.eventbrite.co.nz or visit the

Selwyn District Council Facebook page.

College Art Exhibition

Lakeland Art Gallery

Ellesmere College Visual Art

Students selection of prints from

their 2018 portfolios. Free entry. Plus

a good selection of local and wider

Canterbury artists works for sale at all

times and changing regularly.

Selwyn Aquatic Centre’s 5 th

Birthday Bonanza

Selwyn Aquatic Centre, 2–4pm

Come help us celebrate our 5 th

birthday! Join the party, with a DJ, big

inflatable race, games, spot prizes,

chalk drawing, cake, colouring-in

competition and more! Normal pool

admission fees apply.

For information on listing a community event visit

www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall

Leeston Library & Service Centre

19 Messines Street, Leeston

Ph 347 2871

Lincoln Library & Service Centre

Gerald Street, Lincoln

Ph 347 2876

(03) 347 2800

Darfield call free 318 8338

www.selwyn.govt.nz

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Our People

SELWYN TIMES

Steven Moe

Raising the curtains on community

Rolleston’s Steven Moe

has spent more than

a year working to turn

his idea of creating a

community cinema into

a reality. Emily O’Connell

asked him why he

decided to undertake the

project and how it will

benefit the area

Can you tell me about the

project?

Basically, I’ve got four young

children and they’re all preteenage

age, and when I look at

Selwyn, there’s not that much infrastructure

for things for teenagers

and for young people to

do. So about a year ago, I started

talking with friends in the community

about this idea of setting

up a cinema, which would actually

be a social enterprise. Which

means the profits go back into

the community rather than just

being about creating dividends

for shareholders. So the desire

behind it is really to have a place

where young people can come;

they can have community; they

can watch movies, but then the

profits go back into the community

itself and back into the

young people who are actually

watching the films.

Where would the money

actually go?

The idea right now, and it’s

still being finalised, is that there

would be a charitable trust. And

the charitable trust would own

most of the shares in the operating

company which would run

the cinema. We haven’t worked

out the percentages yet that the

charitable trust would have. It

would give money to other charities,

so groups that are working

with young people in education

or outdoor activities or other

things.

Why did you choose a

cinema?

I was just looking at the landscape

of what we’ve got and what

we don’t have yet.

IDEA: Steven Moe with his children Shanna, Ayala and Isabel at Rolleston Reserve where he

plans to build a cinema with the majority of profits going back into the community.

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

When will this happen?

So I had this idea, right? I

didn’t know that the district

council itself had in mind that it

was going to be building a cinema.

So originally I was thinking

it was going to take millions

of dollars to actually build the

building, and actually it would

be very difficult to do if you had

to do that. But in fact, in the new

Rolleston town square, which is

going to go in right behind New

World, they’ve actually allocated

a space for a cinema. So the

council itself is going to be funding

the building of the infrastructure,

which is fantastic. I’ve

met with the council and they’ve

said we will be working for an

operator of the cinema. So if we

could come in as a community

and give them an alternative,

which is, not only will we run

the cinema in a commercially viable

way, we will actually use the

best proportions of the profits to

go back into the building up of

our community itself.

Would some of the profits not

go to the charitable trust?

Basically the council will be

building the structure but they

won’t be putting in the projection

equipment, the seating, the

carpet, all the bits that make a

cinema, a cinema. There’s going

to be a cost involved to do that.

So at present, the only way I can

think to get that sort of funding

is to get out and appeal to private

investors to also be putting in

some proportion. It’s early days,

but the idea is that they would

own a proportion of the cinema

so they could draw on some of

the profits as well. Most of it

would go back into the charity,

but we would need to have some

kick-start funding to pay. We’re

estimating about $750,000 would

be the cost to get the equipment

and set up.

What made you do this?

In my profession, I actually

work as a lawyer, so I wrote a

book about social enterprises last

year. And in talking with people

about this new way of doing

things – the idea of combining

profit and purpose – it just made

me realise that actually I was

living in a community where

we could actually put this into

practice, rather than it just being

a theoretical thing. And because

I’ve got the background and

experience of helping others

with their ideas, why couldn’t

we do it ourselves? So I’ve kickstarted

the idea but some more

members of the community are

welcome to get involved and it

would require a huge variety

of backgrounds and resources

from accountants to social media

people to designers. It’s not just

going to be one person; it’s going

to require a community effort.

Do you visit the cinema

much?

So we go when we can. The

reality is with young children it

involves getting a babysitter in

and often the cost is as much to

pay to the babysitter as it was to

go to the movies. But yes, love

the movies, and I just think

they’re a great way to tell stories.

What is your favourite movie?

It’s a movie called My Neighbor

Totoro and it’s actually a children’s

movie which came out in

Japan, I think it was in the late

1980s. But it touches on themes

which are deeper than the children

watching would realise.

How long have you been a

lawyer for?

I qualified in 2001. So it’s quite

a while really. The other thing is

I have an accent, but I actually

went to Canterbury University

and so Canterbury’s always been

home for me. But I have lived

overseas. I lived in Toyko for four

years, I lived in London for three

years, and I lived in Sydney for

four years.

All the time working as a

lawyer, so kind of bringing skills

back that I gained in that overseas

experience. I’ve been back in

New Zealand for two and a half

years.

What made you want to go

overseas?

I think just experiencing other

cultures and seeing what else

is out there. It’s a typical OE

experience. I met my wife, Ellie,

she’s from England, and we were

going to go for two years and it

became 11 years. One of those

stories, you know? But we had

a fascinating time. We loved

Japan – the food, the culture, an

amazing place. And England,

you can travel and see all parts

of Europe very easily. So that was

wonderful.

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And then as we were deciding

to come back to New Zealand,

we thought we would try Sydney,

and a year there became four

years. And we enjoyed it but we

thought where do we want to be

when we retire? Let’s get back

to the country where we want

to build our networks and build

our community and actually

feed in and help the community

to grow.

Have you always wanted to be

a lawyer?

I started studying when I was

18 . . . I didn’t have a dream as a

child to be a lawyer, but it certainly

has been something that

helps to unlock doors and opens

up opportunities to do a diverse

range of things.

Tell me about your children?

Shanna’s 10-years-old,

Ayala’s eight-years-old, Isabel’s

six-years-old and Isaac is threeyears-old.

So pretty young. Isaac

goes to a pre-school in Rolleston

and the other three are at Rolleston

School. So we’re very much

committed to Rolleston and the

Selwyn community.

What are your hobbies?

One of the key things that

I love doing is interviewing

people. So I have a podcast

where I publish stories of inspiring

people that I’ve met and

they’re deeper than just a 5min

conversation, they go for 45min

to an hour. So that podcast is

called Seeds. As well as that I love

family history – so researching

family history and understanding

where I’m from and how we

fit together.

What’s the most interesting

thing you’ve learnt from looking

up your family history?

I think each of us have limited

time with our lives, and the

thing that I’ve found encouraging

looking at my ancestors is to

think about how I’m using my

time, how I’m using my life, and

what role I’m playing.

Where did you grow up?

I actually grew up in Christchurch.

My parents immigrated

from North America and we

TOP PICK: Steven Moe’s favourite movie is My Neighbor Totoro,

a Japanese children’s film which touches on some deep themes.

moved here in 1983. So we first

moved down to Oamaru and

then to Christchurch in 1989.

How were you when you

moved to New Zealand?

I was seven.

Can you tell me about the

book Social Enterprises in New

Zealand, which you wrote?

My role when I was overseas is

I acted for banks and large corporates

who had huge amounts

of money. And when I would

call the client – I would say

congratulations the deal’s done,

then basically, what’s the colour

of your next Lamborghini? Now

I deal with clients and their

questions and I call them and say

we’ve set up a charitable trust or

we’ve got your business off the

ground, you can now go out and

hope to benefit the community

through your social enterprise.

So there’s a real mindset shift

there. I realised that what was

lacking for people was information.

So my intention with

the book was to pull together

resources that tell you how to set

up a social enterprise, explain

what they are, explain the options

of companies v trusts and

other different models.

Do you plan on writing another

book?

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invertebrates). Each week he introduces

a new species found in his backyard at

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shield bug, this exotic pest

first arrived in New Plymouth

in 1944 and has spread to the

warmer parts of New Zealand.

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usually green, but can be yellow/

orange or brown in the nymphal

stages.

They have a line of three white

spots about a third of the distance

down their body.

Like other true bugs, they have

a piercing and sucking mouthpart

under its head which it

uses to extract plant juices from

many hosts including beans,

tomatoes, corn, silverbeet,

pumpkin, cauliflower, cabbage,

marrow, turnips, rhubarb, kale

and grapes, to name a few.

Adult females lay rafts of

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long hatch after 10-20 days and

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Colours differ from adults,

ranging from black to orange,

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green and red.

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20 Wednesday May 30 2018


SELWYN TIMES

News

The legacy of Maori settlers remains

THE SELWYN District has seen

a surge of migration into the

district in recent times, but the

very first migrants came to the

area over 700 years ago.

The history of our local

tangata-whenua (people of the

land) started as a combination of

oral myths and legends passed

from generation to generation

and it was not until European

colonisation that their history

was written.

The first permanent Maori

settlement in the area was at

Taumutu, where Te Waihora/

Lake Ellesmere is opened out to

the sea at the southern end of

Kaitorete Spit.

Over the centuries there were

a series of tribal migrations from

the North Island to the South,

with the first recorded seasonal

settlement being established

by the Waitaha tribe in the late

1400s.

However, Waitaha tradition

and archaeological evidence

suggests that there was similar

transient settlement much earlier

than this.

Ngati Mamoe were the next

tribe to frequent the area in

the late 1500s, but it was Te

Rakitamau of the Ngai Tahu iwi

who built the first permanent pa,

Te-pa-o-ikamutu, at Taumutu in

the early 1700s.

Historian and district council staff member Wayne

Stack continues his monthly look at Selwyn’s past.

Anyone with suggestions for future features can

phone Wayne on 021 119 9107. This month’s feature

covers the early history of Taumutu and Maori.

SIGNIFICANT: The Hon Hori Kerei Taiaroa with his wife and

grandchildren at his home, Awhitu House, in the late 1890s.

The lake provided a bountiful

year-round food supply, such as

eels and flounder, with the close

proximity to the sea making it

easier for travelling up and down

the coastline.

Being so close to the sea also

had some drawbacks.

Our Great

history

WITH WAYNE STACK

Sea erosion has totally destroyed

the site of the original

village and the location was

exposed to coastal attacks from

other tribes.

Sometime later, Ngai Tahu

chief, Te Ruahikihiki, moved

from Akaroa Harbour and built

a new pa, Orariki, on higher

ground behind the beach at

Taumutu.

This pa was easier to defend

as it was surrounded by swamps

and enclosed with a wooden

palisade.

The pa was located at the current

site of Hone Wetere Church

and remnants of the ramparts

can still be seen in the church

yard.

A third fortified pa was later

built by Ruahikihiki’s son, Moki

II, close to the present site of the

Ngati Moki Marae.

The Taumutu hapu, Ngai Te

Ruahikihiki, had close ties with

other Ngai Tahu sub-tribes near

Kaiapoi and Banks Peninsula, as

well as at Otakou on the Otago

Peninsula.

In the 1820s they became

involved in the Kai Huanga

(Eat Relation) feud when the

brother-in-law of their chief was

killed as retribution following

a traditional insult against the

tribe’s paramount chief.

As a result, the Taumutu hapu

suffered from ‘Utu’ (revenge) and

many people were killed.

At this time, Ngai Tahu

warriors from Otakou, under

Matenga Taiaroa, travelled north

to protect their Taumutu kin and

eventually persuaded them to

return to Otakou with them for

fear of continuing retribution.

A number of years later Chief

Tamaiharanui, who had been

the main aggressor towards the

Taumutu hapu, enticed them

back to the area by guaranteeing

their safety.

However, this was only a ruse

and he proved treacherous by

ambushing the returning Taumutu

people on Kaitorete Spit

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HORNCASTLE ARENA



strong in the Selwyn district

Only a few escaped with their

lives.

Tamaiharanui was later defeated

by Te Rauparaha when he

raided south in the late 1820s,

which saved the people of Taumutu

from further retribution.

When Bishop Selwyn visited

Taumutu in 1844 it was only a

shadow of its former prosperity.

He described the pa as being a

collection of a ‘few huts enclosed

by a fence’ with only around 40

inhabitants.

The earlier massacre would

have certainly played a part in its

decline, but an accurate account

of the population is hard to determine

given the nomadic life of

its people who regularly travelled

to the West Coast for pounamu

(greenstone) and to the south for

muttonbirds.

Christianity became an important

facet of life at Taumutu.

During Bishop Selwyn’s visit he

was surprised to discover that

several local Maori could read

and recite the Lord’s Prayer.

Although he was the first European

clergyman to visit the area,

Christianity was already spreading

through Maori converts.

Taumutu became a Methodist

outpost from 1845 after the visit

from a Methodist missionary,

Charles Creed.

HISTORIC: The Hone Wetere (John Wesley) Church at Taumutu. Built in 1885 on the site of Te Ruahikihiki’s pa. Right – The Ngati

Moki Marae, established on the site of the pa built by Moki II.

Services were held in Maori

and English, with the district

later being served by Reverend

Te Kote Te Ratou from 1865 until

1891.

Built in 1885, the historic Hone

Wetere (John Wesley) Church,

remains the spiritual heart of the

Ngati Moki Marae and its people.

The site it was built on has

great spiritual and historical

significance for Ngai Tahu in

that it is the original site of Te

Ruahikihiki’s pa and its location

was seen as providing a special

relationship with the hills of

Banks Peninsula, the mountains

of Southern Alps and the water of

Te Waihora.

The most notable member

of the Taumutu community

in the late colonial period was

Ngai Tahu paramount chief, the

Honourable Hori Kerei Taiaroa

of Otakou.

Son of Te Matenga Taiaroa, he

was prominent in the judicial and

political campaigns to uphold

Ngai Tahu land claims.

In 1871 he was elected to the

House of Representatives as the

member for Southern Maori

and was successful in gaining

financial compensation for his

people, as well as the return of

some land.

In 1878, Taiaroa and his family

moved from Otakou to Te Awhitu,

a stately two-storied wooden

mansion he had built at Taumutu

on his ancestral land.

This later became the home of

successive Ngai Tahu paramount

chiefs, but tragically burnt to the

ground in 2003 with the loss of

much historical taonga.

When Parliament was not in

session, Taiaroa lived the life of a

country gentleman here and was

hugely respected by both Maori

and European alike.

He was later appointed to the

Legislative Council (the now defunct

upper house of Parliament),

a position he held until his death

in 1905.

He was remembered for his

determination in pushing Ngai

Tahu land claims, which to him

were a matter of family mana, as

well as justice for his iwi.

However, he also played an

important role in wider Maori

politics.

And it was Taiaroa who was

the major financial patron for

the building of the historic Hone

Wetere Church.

Taiaroa’s legacy remains in

the form of his descendants;

some who still live in the district

and who provide leadership

within the Te Taumutu Runanga

in maintaining shared guardianship

of Te Waihora/ Lake

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• By Jacob Page

Wednesday May 30 2018

Lincoln footballer nets

national schools call-up

LINCOLN HIGH School student

Zoe McMeeken is making the

right impression in her Halswell

14 premier boys football team,

with both national selectors

and the Mainland Pride taking

notice.

Zoe has been named in the

under-15 secondary schools team

to travel to Sydney from July

8-14.

The team will play three games

against New South Wales age

group teams.

She is also part of the Mainland

Pride wider-training squad.

The 14-year-old winger has

been outflanking the boys for the

past three years and said playing

against them had only positive

effects on her game.

“I really enjoy it because they’re

a lot more physical when they go

in to challenge you and I think it

forces me to match it and protect

the ball more,” she said.

She first started playing at age

five in a Rolleston ‘first kicks’

event.

A talented runner and crosscountry

athlete, it wasn’t until

year 9 when football became her

focus.

“I did enjoy running and crosscountry

and it’s helped me in my

position in football, but I enjoyed

IMPACT: Zoe McMeeken (right) looks to have a bright future in

the sport after making the New Zealand under-15 football team

and the Mainland Pride wider-training squad.

the team aspect of football more

than being an individual in running,”

she said.

Zoe said she has aspirations to

become a Football Fern in the

future but she wanted to make

the most of every opportunity

given to her,

She said training alongside

players she looks up to and who

are twice her age has been a great


SPORTS

experience.

“I’m realistic that I don’t expect

to make the Pride squad this year

since I’m so young but I know

the trainings are making me a

better player,” she said.

As for the boys, they know

what to expect “I’ve been playing

for Halswell long enough that

I think they are used to me by

now,” she said.

Combined country rugby

moves into quarter-finals

• By Jacob Page

RAKAIA WERE the big

winners as the quarter-finalists

were found in the Luisetti Seeds

combined country division one

rugby competition on Saturday.

Rakaia were sitting third in

section B before the weekend,

but their bonus point 33-29 win

over Kaiapoi propelled them to

the top by the end of the day.

Prebbleton and Springston

were both ahead of Rakaia but

a 17-12 win to Prebbleton saw

them earn a home quarter-final

against Lincoln.

Wet grounds made expansive

play difficult in many games

and acted as a leveller.

Springston face a tough trip

to Southbridge who finished

second in pool A after a 28-21

win over West Melton.

PREBBLETON’S Jack Milligan

was recognised at

the MotorSport New

Zealand awards for

winning the Toyota 86

championship.

The 21-year-old won

the series with a race to

spare after a commanding

season which saw

him race across the country.

It caps a stellar couple of years

in the class for Milligan. He won

Jack

Milligan

SELWYN TIMES

Waihora booked a home

quarter-final with a solitary try

in their 10-6 win over Glenmark.

Darfield, who had a bye

in the final round, will be their

opponents.

Saracens will face the tough

task of travelling to Rakaia

after their 33-22 loss to Lincoln

meant they clung on to fourth

in section A.

Southern, Celtic, Glenmark

and Kaiapoi will battle for the

Canterbury Rugby Supporters

Club Trophy. BDI, Oxford, Ohoka

and Methven will compete

for the NCRSU Plate. West Melton,

Hornby, Hurunui, Ashley,

Rolleston and Hampstead will

be in the Plaque section.

Quarter-finals: Waihora v

Darfield; Prebbleton v Lincoln;

Rakaia v Saracens; Southbridge

v Springston.

Milligan recognised for 86 win

a scholarship to compete in the

class in 2016 and earned

rookie of the year status.

He has also joined the

Mike Racing 96 team for

the North Island endurance

series.

Electrical issues hampered

his first race at Hampden

Downs in the first round a

fortnight ago. The series continues

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Lincoln Combined

Proud supporters of

Rugby & Netball in Selwyn

rue poor first half in loss to Christ’s

• By Jacob Page

LINCOLN COMBINED were

left to rue a poor first half in their

29-5 defeat to Christ’s College at

North Hagley Park on Saturday.

Lincoln trailed 22-0 at halftime

with coach Mike Wilson saying

they did not match the intensity

of the competition front-runners

in the first 35min.

“We weren’t physical enough,

didn’t put the shoulders into

our tackles to drive them back

and we struggled to get field

position,” Wilson said.

“Any ball we did get, we threw

away. We just seemed rather

rattled.”

Wilson said Christ’s played to

the wet conditions very well.

“It wasn’t raining but there was

a lot of surface water. Christ’s

kept their attack in tight and

really made us work defensively.

“They are a very well-drilled

team, everyone knows their role.”

Wilson said his players got

a stern team-talk at the break

and he was thrilled with the

response.

“[In] the second half, we really

struck to our task, hit the rucks

hard and made our presence felt

in contact,” he said.

“To keep the score at 7-5

showed that if we’d played like

Lincoln’s Wil Gualter looks to offload the ball.

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that for the whole game, then

you never know what might have

happened.”

Wilson praised the impact

of reserve loose-forward Cam

Jordan who put his body on the

line countless times.

“He’s a guy who was a prop last

year and came to us at the start

of the season and said that he

wanted to be a loose-forward,”

Wilson said.

“On Saturday, he showed what

he can do in that position with

the work he did at the breakdown

and the tackles he made.”

Wilson also praised reserve

winger Ben Sisson for this workrate

in conditions not conducive

to free-flowing back play,

Lincoln will host Mid-

Canterbury Combined on

Saturday and will be eager to

return to winning ways.

Harry Zarifeh breaks through a tackle to score in the corner,

while both sides challenge for the ball at lineout time.

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MY PRIDE AND JOY

SELWYN TIMES

Back to back national champion

To call a 12 year old one of the greats may

seem a little premature but when it comes

to two-time New Zealand champion kart

racer Jacob Douglas, the label may just fit.

For one so young, he already has an

impressive line-up of wins, titles, and

experiences.

“Last year,” says Jacob’s father Craig, “Jake

raced for (sponsor) Aluminos at Supernats

21 in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is probably

the biggest kart meeting on the planet.”

Jacob has also represented New Zealand

in Italy, raced in Thailand and California,

and has several New Zealand and local

titles. He’s the only driver to win back to

back NZ championships in his class.

Jacob lives in Lincoln with his mum and

dad, Rowena and Craig, and twin sister

Hayley. It is fair to say they are a family of

high achievers.

“I’ve taught my children that it is okay to

want to be the best,” Craig says. While Jacob

takes to the track, Hayley is making her own

statement on the ice rink. Which makes for

a gruelling schedule, but for a family that

is passionate about and supportive of each

other’s efforts and achievements, it’s all in a

day’s work.

Jacob attends Medbury School in

Christchurch. They are encouraging of his

endeavours but also demand he maintains

his school work and grades, which he does

and has done since he started kart racing at

the age of 8.

The international and national

racing schedule demands dedication,

commitment, and a mental strength

beyond most 12 year olds and lest you fall

into the trap of thinking it is dad’s dream

and not Jacob’s, spend five minutes with

Jacob and the thought is easily dispelled.

Jacob’s knowledge of racing is astounding,

and his passion and dream for the future is

unquestioned.

When asked where he wants to be in ten

years, his answer is unequivocal, “in F1

(Formula One), or on the road to it.”

If not F1?

“It’d be cool to do open wheels – but

V8s, then.” With people like Craig Baird,

Scott McLaughlan, Kenny Smith and Greg

Murphy watching Jacob’s rise, he has a solid

future lined up.

Jacob is quick, however, to acknowledge

that he can’t do it alone. He is supported by

a dedicated team of coaches and mentors,

and sponsors like Aluminos in the United

States.

Local sponsors and Jacob’s coaches,

Matthew and Tiffany Hamilton, who

between them have numerous national

and world racing titles and who own WKS

KartStore in Christchurch, recognise

Jacob’s potential and believe in him. They

are some of his strongest supporters.

“To do what he’s done in Thailand, when

he won there and to do so well in Italy and

America – he’s really very good,” Matthew

says.

“There are a few kids in New Zealand who

have got what it takes but Jacob is definitely

the top of that age group and he’s proven

that two years in a row. Anyone who wins

nationals back to back has certainly got

talent.”

Jacob Douglas is another name to watch

in New Zealand motorsport. He has F1

square in his sights but he is also aware

of the challenging road ahead. Even

with the right support in place, adequate

sponsorship, and in a highly competitive

structure, it comes down to just a couple

of things, Jacob’s attitude and his natural

talent and ability.

When asked why he’s so good, his

response sings. “The practise and the effort

of the people around me and how much I

want it, if I had the same people and their

effort around me but I didn’t put in the

effort, I wouldn’t be any good.”

Winning words from a 12 year old.

And what’s it like being number one in

New Zealand? Jacob thinks for a moment,

and with a modest smile, says, “it’s cool”.

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her best to make it a pleasant experience. Jill always

gets a buzz seeing the finished look, after the groom.

“I have been really well supported in Selwyn as it is

a community that gets behind local businesses and I

have met so many lovely people and their dogs,” says

Jill.

Book one of the services that Jims Dog Wash offer

such as coat tidy up, coat strip out, full groom service,

including nails, ears and pads or enquire about the

flea and tick treatments.

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entitles your dog’s sixth groom at 50 percent off.

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Wednesday May 30 2018 27

Gardening

HORNCASTLE ARENA



Keep veges growing to protect beds

ALTHOUGH THE weather has

cooled, there are still a few tasks

to be done in the garden at this

time of year.

Here are some tips to get you

started.

•Vege gardens – The winter

vege garden should be well

established by now and most of

your seedlings should already be

planted. Continue to sow broad

beans and transplant seedlings

of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli

and silverbeet for a continuous

supply over winter. Sow green

manure crops such as lupin and

mustard in the parts of the vege

garden that will be empty during

the winter months. This will add

nutrients into the soil and protect

beds over winter.

•Strawberries – It’s the

traditional time of the year for

final preparation and planting

of strawberry plants. Areas to

be planted should be mounded

80-100cm above existing ground

level. Incorporate large amounts

of compost into the strawberry

bed. New plants or offsets from

last year’s plants should be

planted 15-20cm apart.

•Fruit trees – Pip and stone

fruit will have shed their leaves

and pruning can now begin. We

do this as early possible with

pip and stone fruit to avoid the

CHORES: Plant broad beans now for a continuous supply. It’s also time to trim your hedges. There will be little growth over the

winter so they should stay tidy until spring.

infection of silver leaf. Remove

all weak and inward growing

branches and reduce the height

of trees to allow for easy picking

and maintenance. After pruning,

spray with a copper compound to

help prevent any re-infection of

fungal diseases.

•Hedges – It’s an ideal time for

a final tidy up and hedge trims.

But remember, there will be no

new growth until spring, so final

trims should not be too vigorous

so the plants don’t stay bare

looking.

•Roses – It is possibly a little

too early for pruning, and it does

depend largely on the weather.

In the meantime, apply a copper

spray to prevent infection

of fungal diseases in spring.

Remove all dead leaves around

the base of the rose bushes and

apply compost as both a soil

conditioner and mulch.

•Lawns – Grass growth has

now ceased due to the cooler

weather. It is an excellent time

to level lawns with a roller as the

moist soil makes levelling quite

easily.

•Paths and walkways – Paths

around the house and through

the garden can become very

slippery during the winter

months; water blasting can

quickly remedy this problem. In

winter months, we mainly utilise

paths especially when there are

boggy parts in the garden or

lawn. For this reason, you may

wish to consider additional paths

to provide easier access.

•Container gardens – Brighten

up decks and entrances with

containers full of blooming

winter annuals such as cinerarias,

pansies, primulas, snapdragons

and violas.

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centres for newly arrived winter

stock of trees and shrubs as

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SELWYN TIMES

Email gilbert.wealleans@starmedia.kiwi

by 5pm each Wednesday

Adult Book Clubs

Last Friday of the month,

10.30-noon

Book discussion groups are a

fun and popular way to expand

your reading subjects, meet people

in your area and share your

thoughts and ideas about reading.

The sessions are organised to

be a discussion over a cup of tea

and a bikkie, rather than strict

literary criticism. The groups

read across a variety of genres

and this helps extend the reading

experience to include things not

necessarily chosen before.

Lincoln Library, 22 Gerald St,

Lincoln

Oil and Water

Every day except Monday,

10am-4pm

A love of the natural environment

and influence of spontaneity

threads our three artists

together in this May exhibition.

While this title suggests two

paint media, it has yet another

meaning for this show, since

it includes two very different

kinds of art — painting and pottery.

Featuring works by Allan

Hooper, Debbie Lambert and

Bernadette Parsons, it’s one not

to miss.

Selwyn Gallery, 17 South Tce,

Darfield

Music in Libraries

Saturday, 11.30am-1pm

Go along to Darfield Library

to hear Picking at the Remnants,

the Leeston Library will have

Hanna, Moonflower will play

at the Lincoln Library and Alex

Hardy and Patrick will be at the

Rolleston Library.

Selwyn Libraries

Patchwork Plus

Monday, 10am-3pm

Take along any craft you wish

and have a chat. To inquire,

phone Jill Percy on 324 2331.

Leeston Library and Service

Centre, 19 Messines St, Leeston

Mahjong Beginners Group

Tuesdays, 1-3pm

Learn to play Mahjong at the

Lincoln Library.

Lincoln Library, 22 Gerald St,

Lincoln

Our Changing Climate

and Potential Impacts on Te

Waihora/Lake Ellesmere

Tuesday, 7-8.30pm

This free presentation from

Environment Canterbury’s

Dr Brett Painter will be on

the changing climate and

the potential impacts on our

environment and communities

in the future, including

implications for Te Waihora/

A British-themed event to coincide with the Queen’s Birthday weekend will be held on Saturday,

June 2, 10am to 1pm, at the Lincoln Library, cnr Gerald and Lyttelton Sts. It is a free event for all

ages. There will be a lot of family fun with a diverse range of stalls bedecked with union jack

flags, a display of iconic British vehicles and traditional British fayre including pork pies/pasties/

Victoria sponges/Devonshire teas. There will be gifts with a British twist, perfect for Dr Who and

Harry Potter enthusiasts. Great live British music to enjoy from several talented local musicians/

dancers including a display by The Tussock Jumpers Morris Dancers, the pipes and drums of The

Ellesmere Highland Band. Perhaps have a go at some typical family lawn games or a Royal Trivia

activity. Come dressed for the occasion for a chance to win a prize.

Lake Ellesmere and the

surrounding areas. The session

is hosted by the Selwyn District

Council. For information

email Tina on Tina@

developmentmatters.co.nz.

Greenpark Community Centre,

Greenpark Rd

Alpha

Tuesday, 7-9.15pm and runs

weekly until Tuesday, June 5

Do you have questions around

the meaning of life? Join the

Lincoln Union Church to explore

life and faith in a relaxed

atmosphere over coffee. Event is

free. For information please visit

lincolnminister@gmail.com or

phone 027 352 7886 or 325 2257.

The Old Manse, 126 East Belt,

Lincoln

Genealogy/Family History

Wednesday, 7pm

Email Lynda Seaton lmseaton@

clear.net.nz

Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston

Drive

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

Lincoln Road Runners: Tuesday

registration from 5.30pm

starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km.

Starts at Lincoln University.

Gold coin donation.

Malvern Road Runners: Tuesday

registration begins at 5.45pm

and the first of the 6km runners

leave 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.

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care facilities and share with children and elderly the many healing benefits of

laughter. Clown Doctors use humour for a therapeutic purpose, according to

individual needs - making hospitals a little less scary for children and alleviating

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Wednesday May 30 2018

SELWYN TIMES

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.

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 4094

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

Select Services

NEW YEAR, NEW

ACCOUNTANT?

Mobile local accountant.

CA qualified. www.

advance-accounting.com

& request free consult.

NEW BUSINESS?

Need an accountant. www.

advance-accounting.com

& request free consult

Storage

STORAGE

CONTAINERS.

$35 pw. 350 Brookside

Rd, Rolleston. Brookside

Storage on Trademe. Ph

0210650934.

Select Services

CLEANING SERVICES

• Roofs • Gutters

• Silicone • Soft Wash

• Pest Control

• Water blasting

• Window Cleaning

• AGS Anti-Graffiti Systems

Phillip J Fisher

Painter & Decorator

P: 021 228 2889 or

A/H: 03 342 9391

E: phillip.fisher@pjfisher.co.nz

www.phillipjfisher.co.nz

DRIVEWAYS

gutter clean

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

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

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

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Trades & Services

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Was $1,595

Now $1,195 each

3 Musgrove Close (off Wigram Rd) Chch

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or Freephone 0508 468 747

BUILDING REPAIRS

GIBB STOPPING | FENCING

YARD CLEARING / CLEAN UP

SMALL DIGGER WORK

DRIVEWAYS & CONCRETE REPAIRS

RC MAINTENANCE

no job too small

Trades & Services

LTD

ROSS CHESTNUT

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021 969 654

021 969 654

ross@rcmaintenance.co.nz

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PO Box 92010

PO Box 92010

Farringdon, Rolleston

Rolleston 7650

BUILDING REPAIRS | GIBB STOPPING | YARD CLEARING / CLEAN UP

SMALL DIGGER WORK | FENCING | DRIVEWAYS & CONCRETE REPAIRS

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

DECORATORS

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

Trades & Services

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

Heatpump

Cleaning

Is your heatpump

ready for wInter?

• Save power, Save Money

• Cleaner healthier air

• Friendly, professional

service

Bemer

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Cleaning

Rob Spink

• 0800 423 637

• (A/H) 03 325 2713

spinkfam@xtra.co.nz

ACE HIGH

PLUMBING

All Plumbing

Gasfitting

Drainlaying

Blocked Drains

Log Fires,

Wetbacks

Gas Hotwater

Phone

021 454 864

Trades & Services

BATHROOM

Renovations, complete

service from start to finish,

free quotes, ph Dave 027

334 4125

CARPET & Vinyl

lAying

Repairs, uplifting,

relaying, restretching,

E mail jflattery@xtra.

co.nz ph 0800 003 181

or 027 2407416

Excavations

BOUNDARY TRIMMING

Shelterbelt Trimming

Contractor

Call Tony Dempsey

Ph 03 325 3256 Mob 0274 323 943

CARPET carpet/furnishings

/ FURNISHINGS

Di’s Carpet

BinDing

Have your carpet

off-cuts bound

124 Halswell Junction Rd, Halswell

Phone 322 1103 Mobile 027 586 4830

Hours Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm

carpet layer

CARPET

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Repair, Uplifting,

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All preparation work undertaken

*Also GARAGE CARPET

Phone John 027 208 7383

jandcbennett@xtra.co.nz

vinyl laying

VINYL

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Selection available or

customer supply

All floor preparation

undertaken

Contractors rates

Phone John 027 208 7383

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• Driveways

• Car Parks

• Site Cleaning

• Demolition

• Farm Tracks

• Drain Cleaning

• Stump & Hedge

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• Ashpalt Concrete

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• Chip Seal Driveways

• Diggers – 2 Ton

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• Excavators

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For a Free Quote

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Phone Steve on 021 338 247

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• Asphalt

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Trades & Services

• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways

• Auger Hole Drilling

• Land Clearing & Development

• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works

• Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker

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

g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz

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Trades & Services Wanted To Buy

CARPENTER

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TOOLS

garage,

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woodworking,

Small Job Specialists, mechanical, engineering,

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Decking & Maintenance, buyer, ph 355-2045

40 years experience, no

job too small, Ph Warren

03 322-1103 or 027 697-

8541

Situations Vacant

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

FENCING

Quality timber fencing -

gates & repairs, ph Ryan

027 951 8892

Bellamy’s

Furniture

Furniture made to

order and restoration

by tradesman with

35yrs experience.

PH Stephen

021 073 2624

Trades & Services

JOINERY & KITCHEN

alterations. Rangehood

fitting, fridge and oven

cabinet alterations.

New kitchens and built in

joinery.

www.freeman kitchens.

co.nz

Ph Chris 0280 211 566

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services. Check out Squire

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220-7014 Edwin 027 220-

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Friendly service Licensed

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phone Devon on 021 375-

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RJB PLUMBING

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Hot Water Cylinders,

Kitchens Bathroom

Upgrades, Laundries,

General Maintenance ,

Water Filters. Phone Mark

0278690026

TILING

Quality jobs done on time.

All aspects of tiling. Reg

Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027

334 4125

T.V. SERVICE

CENTRE

Repairs, tvs, microwaves,

stereos, DVD. Aerial

installations and kitsets,

480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03

379 1400

Selwyn Rakaia VetS

requires a reception/office person for

our DaRfielD clinic.

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

This is a sole charge position, requiring a friendly,

courteous manner with excellent attention

to detail and computer skills. Duties include

reception, sales & inventory control.

Please email your CV to admin@srvets.co.nz

Applications close Friday 8 th of June 2018

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“TRAINING TOMORROWS DRIVERS TODAY”

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Public Notices

Board of Trustees

Casual Vacancy Election

Declaration of Parent Election Results

Parent representative votes:

Angela Kleehammer 58

Kelley Taylor 41

I hereby declare the

following parent duly elected:

Angela Kleehammer

Signed,

Jill Banbury Returning Officer

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Public Notices

MILITARY EXERCISE

11–15 JUNE 2018

The general public is to be advised that

an NZ Army Exercise will be conducted

in the West Melton Rifle Range area

over the period 11 – 15 June 2018.

The exercise will involve soldiers from

Burnham Military Camp.

High Explosives will be used on

Thursday 14 June from 10am until 4pm.

For more information please call

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Sale starts 29th May, ends 11th June.

LIVING

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NOW $

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packages,

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Pillows

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misprints or errors within this advertisement. Mailer offers expire Monday 11th

June 2018. Sale excludes Manchester and Accessories.

the BeSt PRoPeRtieS AcRoSS

the SeLWYn DiStRict

INSIDE

PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 30th mAY 2018

Immaculate Lifestyle Opportunity

Welcome to the magic of this very desirable West

Melton 4 hectare property in a great location.

The home offers a large open-plan living area with a

modern kitchen, dining area and large family living, this

flows through to a large separate formal lounge with

sliding doors to the outside.

There are four bedrooms with great wardrobe space,

the master having a walk-in robe and en suite and the

family bathroom hosts a spa bath. Attached double

garage with internal access and a third toilet. There is

also attic space in the garage for extra storage.

Situated by the house is a three-bay shed (one bay

lock up workshop) and out in the yard area is another

three-bay shed (two bays lock up) with a small holding

pen to one side. There are five paddocks all with water

troughs plus a new 50 x 55m fenced arena.

DEADLINE TREATY PRIVATE

(Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm Tuesday

12 June 2018

pggwre.co.nz/DAR28299

Min Cookson

Contact:

Phone: 03 341 4301

Mobile: 027 249 5417

min.cookson@xtra.co.nz

8 Johnson Road, West Melton Open Home: Sunday 1.00-2.00pm

Artisan Homes

Builders of superior homes. Built to last.

Winners in Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards

Visit our new show home - Faringdon South Show Home Village

East Maddisons Road | Phone: 03 374 9172

Phone 03 374 9172 Rob 021 324 876

email robin@artisanhomes.co.nz

www.artisanhomes.co.nz

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What to watch for when

the mode of sale changes

Buying a property is rarely straightforward,

which is no surprise given that it’s the

biggest financial commitment most people

ever make. When you combine big sums of

money and a considerable level of emotional

investment, even the simplest transaction

can be stressful. We hear a lot about the need

for buyers to do their homework, but there

are plenty of reasons for sellers to be careful

too.

If you’re selling a property with a real estate

agent, you must sign an agency agreement

that sets out all the terms and conditions

of your contract with them, including how

much commission they will earn from the

sale and how the property will be marketed.

That’s why it’s so important to get legal advice

before you sign an agency agreement. If it’s a

standard agreement, you usually retain the

right to sell the property privately but it’s a

good idea to check this. If you have signed

an agreement with an agency but decide for

whatever reason to opt for a DIY private

sale, you should double and triple-check

whether the agency agreement requires you

to pay commission to the real estate agent or

agency.

Most agencies use the Real Estate Authority

(REA) standard clauses in agency

agreements, which set out certain terms

and conditions for the contract and the

payment of commission. According to the

standard clauses, commission is payable if

the property is sold within the active term

of the agreement (normally 90 days) or if it

is sold privately within six months after the

end of the term to a buyer that the agent had

earlier introduced to the property. In other

words, if the buyer visits an open home run

by the real estate agent, and then enters into a

private sale with the seller within six months

after the end of the agreement, the seller is

still obliged to pay commission to the agent.

This can vary depending on whether it is

a sole or general agreement – talk to your

lawyer before you sign up.

Both sole agency agreements and general

agency agreements provide for commission

payments after the agreed period ends. If a

seller enters into a sale within six months of

the agency agreement ending with a buyer

who was introduced by the real estate agent

(or the agent facilitated the sale), then the

seller must pay the agent commission just as

they would have done when the agreement

was still current. So, if the agent brings a

potential buyer to a property in March, the

agency agreement expires in April, and the

seller and purchaser enter into a private

sale agreement in May, the seller will have

to pay the agent commission. The sale must

become unconditional (which is when all

the conditions of the sale and purchase

agreement have been met), but it doesn’t

matter whether it goes unconditional during

or after the agency period, or during or after

the six months following expiry, so long as

the sale and purchase agreement is entered

into within those timeframes. So, before you

sign an agency agreement, ask the agency

if it uses standard REA clauses. If it doesn’t

you may be exposed to more complicated

commission risks and you should seek legal

advice.

Generally, any issues arising from the agency

agreement/arrangements between the seller

and the real estate agent won’t have a direct

effect on the separate sale and purchase

agreement between the seller and the buyer.

However, the wrangling involved may create

headaches or delays that you as a buyer

wouldn’t want to be troubled with.

If you do decide that you’re really keen on a

property in this situation, seek legal advice

before getting involved (and especially

before signing anything). Remember too

that the REA can help you with questions

and complaints about sales involving

licensed real estate agents, but it’s unable to

step in if you have a problem with a private

and unlicensed seller.

For independent advice on buying or

selling property, check out settled.govt.nz.

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$700,000

Priced from

$399,000

6 Cameron Crescent Rolleston

House Plus Cottage On 1215sqm

The owners are building and would love to see an offer so they can concentrate on their plans. This desirable

property with fully self contained cottage is welcoming and sun drenched throughout. Winter warmth is

guaranteed with a wood buner, HRV system and heat transfer.

Zoned for Clearview primary, Rolleston College and walking distance to the aquatic centre, Call now!

View at harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1888

Open home Sunday 2-3pm or by appointment

Mary Westwood 021 557 731

1215m2 5 3 2 1 2

Clydesdale Way Lincoln

Barton Fields Lifestyle Villas Perfect For Over 55’s

These stunning Mike Greer designed and built homes offer 10 year Masterbuild guarantees for peace of mind living.

You can lock and leave or live here full time in a mature community of like-minded people who share a common

Clubhouse for community events and private functions. Barton Field Villas offer Unit Freehold titles, so you own

your own land and home.

Situated so close to Lincoln township for restaurants, cafes, doctors and supermarket etc. Another

Quality Build by Mike Greer Homes. Three townhouses finished and ready to move into.

Be quick to choose yours.

View at harcourts.co.nz ID#HR4885

Lyn & Nicholas Martin 027 228 8499

2 1 1 1 1

Top Four Seasons Sales

Consultants 2016 - 2018

“Special thanks to all our

loyal clients over the past years

for your support.”

• Over 240 million combined in settled sales

• Over 40 years combined experience

Nicholas & Lyn Martin

027 434 5792 027 228 8499

lyn.martin@harcourts.co.nz

Hornby | Lincoln | Prebbleton | Rolleston

2 years running

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Your home for local property

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Deadline Sale

12th June (USP)

Deadline Sale

5th June (USP)

92 Amyes Road Hornby

Auction

13th June (USP)

3 1 1 1 2

First Home Buyers/Investors Break into the property market or add to your property portfolio!

The owners need to free up some cash for their future plans and are demanding a quick sale!

The well kept property features a large living room opening onto the patio, 3 generous sized bedrooms, a sun room

previously used as a 4th bedroom, an additional study room, large kitchen and dining room, large separate double

garage all sitting nicely on a 911m2 section.

Vendor motivation is high and pre-deadline offers are encouraged.

Look out for scheduled open homes or call Caine to organise a private viewing.

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1922 | Caine Hopcroft- 027 330 1002

16 Barnsley Crescent West Melton

4 2 2 1 3

Spacious, Affordable, Quiet Here’s your chance you own a slice of West Melton paradise!

A change in lifestyle requires these owners to make the move to the city!

4 spacious bedrooms with additional study, spacious outdoor and indoor living, triple car garaging, large garden shed

providing plenty of garden tool storage, all located in a quiet corner of the exclusive Gainsborough subdivision.

Owners are very motivated and pre-deadline offers are encouraged!

Look out for scheduled open homes or call Caine to organise a private viewing.


$615,000

26 Pentire Parade Lincoln

4 2 2 1 2

Builder Needs SOLD! The next project is being planned and there is no option to own both - instructions are clear

to sell this beautifully presented quality built, builders own pride & joy. Collaborating design, technology, materials and

craftsmanship, this contemporary home provides perfect accompaniment to relaxed, modern family lifestyle sought by

many in todays busy lives. Ultra-contemporary kitchen and bathrooms add a zing to the daily routines.

Too many features and benefits to list, this property must be viewed and time is of the essence as a

new project means we need SOLD on auction day.

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1926

Caine Hopcroft- 027 330 1002 | Katie Harrison - 021 135 0887

4 Bonecrusher Street Lincoln

4 2 1 1 2

Brand New, Needs to Go! Located in one of Lincoln’s finest subdivisions, this stunning property has plenty

of features on offer including; 2 living areas. Generous master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe.

Engineered stone bench tops to kitchen, laundry, pantry and study nook. Separate laundry with plenty of

storage. Walk in pantry. Security alarm. Westinghouse appliances. Insulated garage with roof space storage

and ladder access. 10-year Master Builders guarantee. Ducted heat pump. Networked for TV and data in each

bedroom. HDMI connectivity between study nook and lounge. Hunter irrigation system. Owner must sell to

finance new business venture.


Priced from

$449,000

Best value & quality in Rolleston!

Completed and available now.

The final 8 townhouses in the popular Ashbrook Development are now completed and open to the public. 3 and 4 bedroom

options available on freehold sites, each designed to maximise space and minimise demands on your lifestyle. If you are

looking for a home or an investment property, Ashbrook offers some of the best value available in the Canterbury region.

Visit our showhome at 29 Ashdown Way, Faringdon to find out more.

Open Home Saturday & Sunday 1:30-3:00pm

View at fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1915

Natalie McLean

027 943 6413

natalie.mclean@harcourts.co.nz

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Your home for local property

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

"Far Out" on Fairfield

NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON

45 Fairfield Way

This oversized 253sqm home is built for the larger

family, its generous entrance shows and sets the scene

for the whole house

- Open plan kitchen and living

- A private lounge with outside acces

- Five good size bedrooms

- Master has walk in robe, ensuite

- Double Garage, with insulated door

- Separate laundry and storage

- An easy care section with massive potential

This Family home is well-appointed and designed, it

ensures there is room for everybody and that

"everybody" has rooms.

Homes of this size are very sought after in Rolleston, if

it's time to up size - this has to be on the top of your

shopping list!!!

Call Paul today

Paul Frewen

“A Safe Pair of Hands” – In Real Estate

WEB ID ROU62032

VIEW Sunday 3 Jun 3.00 - 3.30pm

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 14th June, 2018 at

3.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Paul Frewen

Mobile 021 428 246

paul.frewen@propertybrokers.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

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O.M.G on Overbury

Rural Lifestyle Sections - Kirwee Plains

WEB ID ROU62099

ROLLESTON

65 Overbury Cresent

After 11 years, 65 Overbury is ready for its next family!

Walk into the front yard and the sound of water from

the Gold Fish pond welcomes you, safe secure and neat

as a pin, your new home is here!

This Family home is a delight, well-appointed and

designed, it is set up for secluded winter days and nights

and then becomes the summer oasis for entertainers,

families and friends when the sun is shining. Ready to

move on the owners instructions are clear - SELL.

Paul Frewen

“A Safe Pair of Hands” – In Real Estate

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

VIEW 3 & 10 Jun 2.00 - 2.30pm

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 7th June, 2018 at 3.00pm,

(unless sold prior)

Paul Frewen

Mobile 021 428 246

paul.frewen@propertybrokers.co.nz

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WEB ID DFU61229

KIRWEE

Kirwee Plains

Kirwee Plains are excited to announce the release of

stage one, offering a wide range of generous lifestyle

sections within the vibrant country village of Kirwee.

• Sections priced from $175,000

• Great range of sections 1000m2-5000m2

• Power, fibre & town water supplied

• Septic tank consent approved

• House & land packages available

To secure your convenient rural lifestyle call today!

View By Appointment

Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714

Office 03 929 0306

gareth@pb.co.nz

BY NEGOTIATION

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections

in the Selwyn District

From bohemian chic

to statement ceilings

Keeping up with home trends is a passion for

some, and arduous for others. But who hasn’t

had a quick look at some Pinterest boards to

find some ideas to spruce up the spare room

or the entrance way?

Apparently, there are more than ten

billion ideas for cool things to do at

home, just on this site. Whether joining

wooden crates to make a book case, using

an old rake to hang wine glasses, there is

something for every home-owner, from

dilettante to serious DIY enthusiast, to add

to the to-do list.

From the literally billions of ideas,

it is often possible to recognise trends

emerging, trends perhaps in simple things

such as colours or patterns, or more

complex trends in landscaping ideas or

themes for bedrooms.

Here are a few trends taking over

homes in 2018, according to these often

anonymous authorities who seem to

have their fingers on the pulse of what is

popular with creative home owners.

Softer colours. While there is still a place

for strong, bold colours, softer hues such

as Resene’s ‘Dusted Blue’ or ‘Soothe’ are

creating calm spaces. Last year, Pantone

announced ‘Ultra Violet’ the colour of the

year for 2018. Softer variations of purple,

such as lavender and jacaranda are being

seen in New Zealand homes.

Upcycling has been popular for a while

but 2018 might be the year it really takes

off. It’s very green, repurposing what you

already have, which is also easy on the

finances and is an opportunity to get a

little creative.

According to freshome.com, ‘haute

bohemian’ design is the newest new thing

and is, “a modern take on what it means to

be bohemian”. A simple way to describe it

is that the functional parts of your design

should remain neutral. The decorative

elements should bring a sense of style.

Hence, bed and side tables have neutral

tones; the throw pillows, blankets and

accessories adopt a more “interesting” and

personalised aspect.

Vogue says ‘statement ceilings’ are,

“2018’s most romantic and dramatic décor

trend”. Apparently, ceilings have been

ignored for 70 years! But no more. Bold

paints, tailored wallpapers, patterns, and

even murals are adorning the fifth wall.

Black is back. Whether tapware, sinks, or

entire bathrooms and kitchens, jet black,

with splashes of colour or highlighted

by earthy tones, is popular. Feature walls

or the central aspect of a dark, moody

bedroom theme, black is quietly chic

again.

Big art. Murals, statement pieces, even

gaudy sculptures, the bigger the better.

Display them properly, with good lighting.

Put them in the entranceway where

everyone coming and going will see them.

There are billions more ideas. You can

follow the trends, or set them. The beauty

is that personalising your home can be as

simple as taking one idea and making it

work for you in a different way. Browse

the popular websites, such as Pinterest,

Resene, and even Facebook, but be careful

as it can be very time consuming and

remember, what is trendy today may be

passe tomorrow.

Find your new home in

Branthwaite, Rolleston.

modern home & land packages available in Branthwaite

starting from $510,000. enjoy better living without

compromise with our architecturally designed homes

providing use of space, sunlight and living flow. All that in a

fantastic location close to all Rolleston and the Selwyn District

have to offer. we build for a fixed price & on time – guaranteed.

Show home:

1 Richmond Ave, Halswell | Open 7 days 10-4pm

03 260 0691 or 021 840 088

DISPLAY home:

74 Strauss Drive, Rolleston

Branthwaite sales kiosk opening soon

Generation Homes Christchurch

www.generation.co.nz

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Buying a property with trees

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enjoyment of their land, which means

that you can’t let your trees become a

problem at their place (and vice versa).

If your neighbours have trees that are

giving you grief, think carefully before

swinging an axe or chainsaw. Legally, you

are entitled to trim any branches or roots

from a tree (or large shrub, or plant) that

encroach on your property unless they

are protected, in which case you may

need resource consent first. However, for

the sake of being a decent human being,

it’s a good idea to talk to the tree’s owners

first. Don’t be tempted to take matters

into your own hands and poison the tree,

or trespass onto a neighbour’s property

to chop parts of it off. One way to resolve

the situation is to seek advice from a

professional arborist. Getting an expert

to prune the tree in a way that doesn’t

destroy it completely will be far cheaper

than engaging a lawyer.

In the worst-case scenario, if you can’t sort

out tree issues with a chat over the fence

or the aid of an arborist, it may be time to

seek help from the Disputes Tribunal or

the District Court. If the trees are causing

a nuisance, such as blocking views and/

or light, and you’re unable to come to an

agreement with the neighbour, you can

apply to the District Court for an order to

get the neighbour to trim or remove the

tree.

For independent advice on buying or

selling property, check out settled.govt.

nz.

Whoever said ‘the best time to plant a tree

was 20 years ago’ obviously never dealt

with overhanging branches, wayward

roots or grumpy neighbours. As anyone

who lives in a leafy area will tell you, trees

can cause no end of bother. Trees can

block views, damage fences and interfere

with power lines. Roots can disrupt pipes,

branches can reduce sunlight availability,

leaves can block gutters and windfall fruit

can attract rodents. It’s a wonder people

ever plant them!

These problems are often caused by wellmeaning

property owners who plant

trees without thinking about how big

they will grow. By the time a tree is wellestablished,

it may be already wreaking

havoc both overhead and underground.

Overhanging branches may present

obvious hassles, but tree roots are usually

out of sight, out of mind until they start

to snaking their way into retaining walls,

foundations or drains (at which point they

become difficult to ignore and expensive

to re-route).

If you own a property, you are allowed

to do whatever you like to your trees,

within the bounds of the law that says

you have the right to the ordinary use and

enjoyment of your land. This is subject

to any protection that may apply to your

trees. If they’re protected (for example,

because they are historic, considered

to be significant or needed to prevent

erosion), you may need to get resource

consent before doing anything to them.

Remember that you can’t unreasonably

interfere with your neighbours’ use and

Buying your

first home?

Think Flemington

You will be surprised at how easy it is build your first home at Flemington.

Head along to our Showhome Village onsite and check out the amazing

showhomes from some of Canterbury’s top builders.

Showhome Village open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-4pm.

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

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Show

home

Guide

Competitive

pricing from

$1498 per sq.m

www.homesbyparklane.co.nz

Standout Homes for

an Outstanding Price

New Showhome

6 Craig Thompson Drive,

Flemington, Lincoln

Wednesday to Sunday

12pm - 4pm

Office & Showhome

2 Harvard Avenue,

Wigram, Christchurch

Monday to Friday

9am - 5pm

(03) 341 3000 or 029 201 2453

Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2017

Gold Award Winning Builder

Homes by Parklane

“Standout Homes for an

Outstanding Price”

Flemington, Lincoln

6 Craig Thompson Drive

Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm

Wigram

2 Harvard Avenue

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm

Master Builders House of the

Year 2017 Gold Reserve Award

Winning Showhome

(03) 341 3000 or 029 201 2453

www.homesbyparklane.co.nz

Signature Homes

Rolleston

97 Ledbury Drive, Faringdon.

Open Wed to Sun 12noon – 4pm

Prestons Park

37 & 39 Prestons Park Drive

Marshland, Chch both Open Wed

to Sun 12noon – 4pm

Show Room/Office:

31 Watts Road, Sockburn

0800 8444 88 or 03 3427788

www.signature.co.nz

LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION?

Visit one of our three stunning showhomes to gather ideas for your dream home

97 Ledbury Drive, Faringdon 37 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland

39 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland

SHOWHOMES:

All three showhomes

Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm

To promote your

showhome in our

Show home

Guide

SHOWROOM / OFFICE:

31 Watts Road, Sockburn

Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

0800 844 488

signature.co.nz

Two New Display Homes Now Open...

Jennian Homes Canterbury North have two new Display Homes that are now open.

With their outstanding features and functional design, they are sure to impress.

7 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon, Rolleston

Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm

9 Westpark Boulevard, Rangiora

Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm

Jennian Homes Canterbury North

Rolleston

7 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon

Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm

Rangiora

9 Westpark Boulevard

Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm

www.jennian.co.nz

Peter Ray Homes

Prestons

28 & 30 TeRito Street

Wigram Skies, Wigram

32 & 34 The Runway,12pm to 4pm

Faringdon, Rolleston

572 & 574 East Madisons Road

www.peterrayhomes.co.nz

To advertise in

The Showhome Guide

Contact Elaine: (03) 364 7436

elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi

Contact Elaine Moon

Ph. (03) 364 7436

Mob. 021 914 335

elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi

At Jennian Homes Canterbury North we pride ourselves on delivering the home you’ve

always wanted. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over and see for yourself what life

could be like in a Jennian Home.

Jennian Homes Canterbury North

212 Main South Road, Sockburn

P 03 741 1436 E canterburynorth@jennian.co.nz

jennian.co.nz

Brent loves reading

the newspaper.

So we designed an extra wide bench

for him to stop his paper falling into the sink.

Start your own story

03 348 1994 | www.peterrayhomes.co.nz

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Thursday 31sT may

3/34 Brougham Street, Addington

Ray White Lincoln

9 Clydesdale Way, Lincoln

Harcourts Hornby

49 Wyn Street, Hoon Hay

Ray White Rolleston

2313 Main South Road, Burnham

Harcourts Hornby

26 Pentire Parade, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston

40 Millstream Drive, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston

92 Amyes Road, Hornby

Harcourts Rolleston

79 Edward Street, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston

saTurday 2nd june

9 Clydesdale Way, Lincoln

Harcourts Hornby

8 Roberta Drive, Somerfield

Ray White Rolleston

3 Kajens Court, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston

123 Roker Street, Somerfield

Ray White Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston

30 Payne Court, Lincoln

Ray White Rolleston

1 Fiona Place, Hei Hei

Ray White Rolleston

28 Greenaway Street, Halswell

Ray White Rolleston

14 Little Gem Road, Wigram

Ray White Rolleston

3 Melville Crescent, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

58/1 Epsom Road, Sockburn

Ray White Rolleston

sunday 3rd june

49 Strauss Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

49 Wyn Street, Hoon Hay

Ray White Rolleston

615 Waterholes Road, Broadfield

Ray White Rolleston

212 Larcombs Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

15 Gift Street, Coalgate

Ray White West Melton

16 Barnsley Crescent, West Melton

Harcourts Rolleston

14 Bronte Way, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

574 Birchs Road, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

15 Whitewood Cres, West Melton

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury

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15 Goldrush Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

3 Kajens Court, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston

32 Bavaria Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

20 Caroline Way, Northwood

Ray White Rolleston

9 Trents Road, Templeton

Ray White Rolleston

65 Burnham School Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston

257 Weedons Ross Rd, West Melton

Ray White Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston

13 Marvell Lane, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

31 Forbes Road, Tai Tapu

Ray White Rolleston

174 Lowes Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

28A Eastfield Drive, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

38 Woodville Street, Leeston

Ray White Lincoln

10 Byron Street, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

9 Exeter Lane, Rolleston

Matson & Allan Rolleston

12 Barcote Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

6 Allingham Lane, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

26 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

1434 Coaltrack Road, Greendale

Ray White Rolleston

8 Johnson Road, West Melton


107 Substation Road, Hororata

Matson & Allan Darfield

25/1 Cicada Place, Hei Hei

Ray White Lincoln

22 Christie Place, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

34 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

15 Ardrossan Way, Tai Tapu

Ray White Rolleston

4/50 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

4 Bonecrusher Street, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston

64 Petticoat Lane, Doyleston


11 Ormond Road, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

10/1 Percy Street, Phillipstown

Ray White Rolleston

65 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston

Property Brokers

28 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

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4 Peel Close, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

34 Rembrandt Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Lincoln

Torlesse Estate, Creyke Rd, Darfield

Matson & Allan Darfield

6 Cameron Crescent, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

11 Simms Lane, West Melton


151 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

13 Berners Way, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

9 Martell Place, Hoon Hay

Ray White Rolleston

1 / 2C Riwai Street, Templeton

Ray White Rolleston

175 Seabridge Road, Motukarara

Ray White Rolleston

15 Camden Street, Dunsandel

Harcourts Rolleston

11 Salisbury Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

35 McLenaghan Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

45 Fairfield Way, Rolleston

Property Brokers

79 Newman Road, Rolleston

Mike Pero Real Estate, West Melton

3 Melville Crescent, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

52 Petticoat Lane, Doyleston

Ray White Lincoln



63 Rossington Drive, West Melton


12 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

1 Brampton Drive, West Melton


1 Boulez Mews, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

monday 4Th june



10 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston


5 Thames Drive, Rolleston


36 Lansdown Way, Rolleston


4/842 West Coast Rd, West Melton


43 Masefield Drive, Rolleston


10 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston


758 Sandy Knolls Rd, West Melton


36 McLenaghan Drive, Rolleston


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For full details of all

Open Homes, please

contact the Real Estate

companies

RAY WHITE

ROLLESTON 03 347 9988

www.rwrolleston.co.nz

WEST MELTON 03 347 9933

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz

LINCOLN 03 325 7299

www.rwlincoln.co.nz

FARMLANDS www.farmlands.co.nz

FARMLANDS LINCOLN 03 325 2889

FARMLANDS LEESTON 03 324 3189

FARMLANDS DARFIELD 03 317 9070

HARCOURTS ROLLESTON

www.fourseasons.hornby.co.nz

HARCOURTS HORNBY 03 349 9919

HARCOURTS ROLLESTON 03 347 4711

MATSON & ALLAN

www.marealestate.co.nz


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

PROPERTY BROKERS

ROLLESTON

www.propertybrokers.co.nz


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M-A

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

HORORATA - 107 Substation Road

MILL FARM HOMESTEAD

• This is a one off opportunity for the lovers and

renovators of classic Canterbury Homesteads

• Set in an established mature setting of old trees and

gardens

• 230m 2 Homestead with three bedrooms and three

separate living and dining areas

• 13,646m 2 section (3.1 acres)

• Set well back off road providing privacy and security

• Easy commute to Christchurch City

• Offered for genuine sale by our vendors with immediate

possession available

• All offers to be presented on or before 4pm, Thurs

14th June 2018 (Unless sold prior)

OPEN HOME

Viewing: Sun 1.00 – 2.00pm

Sale by Deadline Private Treaty

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/385

Chris Flanagan Mb 027 433 4657

Emily Newcombe Mb 021 645695

ROLLESTON - East Maddisons Road

LARGE SECTIONS FOR SALE

• 11 x large 1000m 2 —1120m 2 lots priced from $240,000

• 1 x 594m 2 price $185,000

• North facing aspects

• Fully serviced to boundary

• Internal boundaries fenced

• Sensible covenants to protect your investment


Andrew Taylor Mb 027 4355930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz

ROLLESTON - 10 Bradbury Avenue

SUBSTANTIAL LIVING INDOORS AND OUT

• 174m 2 double glazed home

• Fully fenced 759m 2 section

• Three double bedrooms, one single bedroom, master

with ensuite and WIR

• Bathroom, separate toilet, double internal garage with

laundry

• Quality appliances, fittings and floor coverings

• Heat pump, neutral décor throughout, plenty of storage

space

• Zoned for Rolleston Primary School & Rolleston College

• Early viewing recommended to secure this three year

old spacious suntrap

Viewing: Mon 2.15 – 2.45pm

Price: Neg Over $535,000


Jo Barrett Mb 021 859006

jo@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

WEEDONS - 4/545 Maddisons Road

4 HECTARE FARMLET

• 252m 2 family home

• Four large bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, sep bathroom

• Set well back off Road offering privacy and security

• Large lawns and pleasant 360deg views out to Alps and

Port Hills

• Open plan kitchen, dining, living areas, separate lounge

• Double glazed, log burner, panel heaters

• Internal double garage, large separate laundry

• Excellent indoor / outdoor flow

• 5mins to Rolleston and very easy commute to ChCh city




Chris Flanagan Mb 027 4334657

Jo Barrett Mb 021 859006

OPEN HOME

NEW LISTINg

ROLLESTON - 9 Exeter Lane

THREE BEDROOMS WITH EXTRA LARGE

LIVING

• 217m 2 brand new high quality home

• 626m 2 north facing fully fenced section

• Two extra large living including separate lounge

• Walk in pantry

• Separate laundry

• High spec fittings & fixtures throughout

• 10 year guarantee

ROLLESTON - 5 Thames Drive

SIMPLY STUNNING – MOVE IN NOW!

• GJ Gardiner build home

• Four double bedrooms

• Two separate living areas

• Log burner and heat pump

• Beautifully specified bathrooms

• Sleek modern kitchen

• Walk in pantry

• Attic storage

• Reticulated gas

• Landscaping complete

OPEN HOME

Viewing: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm



Andrew Taylor Mb 027 4355930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz




OPEN HOME

ROLLESTON - 10 Charlbury Drive

THE SMARTEST OF STARTS IS HERE!

• Stunning three bedroom home

• Open plan living, kitchen and dining

• Master bedroom with walk in robe

• Sleek ensuite


• Set on an established and private 408m 2 sections

• Fantastic indoor outdoor flow

• Fully landscaped area

• Located in the popular Faringdon subdivision.

• Walking distance to Lemonwood Grove Primary and

South Point shopping centre

ROLLESTON - 36 McLenaghan Road

DESIRABLE AND STYLISH NEW BUILD

• Quality brand new build

• Four bedroom family home

• Open plan kitchen & dining area

• Sleek modern kitchen with stone bench tops and quality

appliances

• Two versatile living areas

• Large master with ensuite and WIR

• Private and secure section

• Zoning for Clearview primary school and a two minute

drive the Rolleston township




Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz




OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

ROLLESTON - 43 Masefield Drive

THIS HAS GOT TO GO!

• New build

• Five double bedrooms

• Master with ensuite and WIR

• Quality fixtures and fittings

• Two heat pumps

• Two living areas

• Separate lounge

• Sleek modern kitchen

• Large section

• Double internal access garage




Price: By Negotiation




OPEN HOME

ROLLESTON - 80 Shillingford Blvrd

LOOK FORWARD TO THIS!

• Due to be completed in July 2018

• Well designed brick four bedroom home

• Walking distance to Faringdon South Point shops

• Walk-in pantry, quality Westinghouse appliances

• Separate living area

• Ensuite and walk-in robe


• Sits nicely on section to maximise sun

• LED lighting & heat pump

• Double glazing & insulation

• Fully fenced with patios & landscaping







ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz

Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657

Andrew Taylor

027 435 5930

Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

Stephan Knowler

027 229 9522

Cameron McRae

027 769 6696

Paul Robinson

021 277 2690

Sue Robinson

021 409 050

Charlotte Knowler

027 532 5931

Jo Barrett

021 859 006

Emily Newcombe

021 645 695

Selwyn Times: May 30, 2018

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