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• By Emily O’Connell and Georgia 

O’Connor-Harding 

PREBBLETON’S shopping area 

may soon be transformed. 

Woolworths New Zealand Ltd 

and Prebbleton Properties Ltd 

have lodged a resource consent 

with the district council to operate 

a Fresh Choice and retail 

and commercial units. 

A doctors surgery, pharmacy 

and cafe are planned and there 

will be room for 96 customer 

car parks. 

The development would go on 

the corner of Tosswill Rd and 

Central Ave. 

The consent bid comes soon 

after Foodstuffs South Island 

Ltd was granted resource consent 

to operate a Raeward Fresh 

on vacant land at the back of 

the existing Prebbleton shopping 

area, close to where Fresh 

Choice wants to go. 

The Fresh Choice floor area 

would be 1300m 2 and the retail 

facility, 420m 2 . It will open 

between 7am and 10pm seven 

days a week. The retail and 

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to be open between 8am and 

5pm daily. 

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from the editor’s desk 

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR Jeff Bland gives 

a great insight into quarrying on page 4 

today. 

Quarrying is what it is. You cut into the 

land for material; you need heavy machinery 

and vehicles; and often there is blasting. So it is noisy, dusty 

and when it is wet, muddy. 

Anyone living nearby cops the problems. 

Coming soon is a battle between Templeton and Weedons 

residents living close to the planned Fulton Hogan quarry. 

It will bring all of the problems mentioned above. 

In his column, Bland gives a great example of how a quarry 

affected one family’s life. 

If the quarry in Templeton is to be stopped from causing the 

same issues to many others, there will need to be a number of 

Jeff Blands. 

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Wednesday August 1 2018 3 

News 

Cattle banned from 

school pet days due to M. bovis 

• By Emily O’Connell 

CATTLE HAVE been banned 

from attending some Selwyn 

school pet days in a bid to stop 

the spread of mycoplasma bovis. 

Ellesmere College, Leeston 

Consolidated School, Southbridge 

School and Ladbrooks 

School have all taken a stand 

against the cattle disease. 

In March, the Government 

signed off on the culling of 

thousands of animals in a bid to 

eradicate the disease. 

The Ellesmere Agricultural 

Science and Technology club 

runs the annual pet day for 

Leeston Consolidated School, 

Southbridge School and year 7 

and 8s students from Ellesmere 

College. 

Club president Jo Benny said 

there will be no cattle on site 

during its pet day on November 

2, but there may be an electronic 

solution. 

“I have signed up to a Facebook 

page that are looking to 

start an online calf club, so kids 

can still present their pet calves, 

just electronically,” she said. 

Mrs Benny said it was “bound 

by” the Ellesmere A & P Show’s 

decision not to have cattle, as it 

BANNED: Cattle have been banned from some Selwyn school 

pet days to prevent the spread of mycoplasma bovis. 

holds its pet days at the showgrounds. 

In spite of the ban, Ladbrooks 

School is hopeful judges may be 

able to visit each property and 

assess the cattle individually. 

On Friday, the number of 

active infected properties with 

mycoplasma bovis in Canterbury 

was 19, said a Ministry for 

Primary Industries report. 

Ellesmere A & P Show 

2019 

ON THE DOMAIN LINCOLN 2 MARCH 2019 

president Trevor Hobson said it 

made the call to ban cattle as the 

disease is present in Selwyn and 

it cannot risk spreading it any 

further. 

“It was a commonsense 

decision. There will be 

no backlash from it. It is 

disappointing to see it happen, 

but it was the sensible decision to 

make,” Mr Hobson said. 

He was uncertain as to how 

long it would be until the show 

would accept cattle entries again. 

However, cattle classes will 

be included in November’s 

Canterbury A & P Show. 

Show staff said it is 

exploring measures to limit 

the risk of mycoplasma bovis 

contamination. 

More than 50 cattle breeders 

and show staff attended an 

exhibitors meeting recently, with 

the majority indicating they 

were willing to show stock at the 

New Zealand Agricultural Show 

2018. 

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Selwyn MP Amy Adams will 

host an information evening on 

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debate. Ms Adams wants to hear 

what residents think and take 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Your Local Views 

Keep quarries away from residents 

District 

councillor 

Jeff Bland 

writes about 

his opinion on 

quarrying 

RECENTLY I received an 

email, which read “as our 

elected representative what is 

your personal view about the 

quarry that Fulton Hogan wish 

to establish at the corner of 

Dawsons and Curraghs Rds, near 

Templeton?” 

Before I share with you my 

reply I will tell you a little bit 

about me. 

A fair while ago I worked for 

a large organisation that owned 

and operated a number of 

quarries. The stone from these 

quarries was used in river work 

and stop bank protection. 

I was young and working in 

this environment was exciting. 

Quarries were noisy, dusty and 

dangerous. I loved handling the 

explosives, operating the drilling 

rigs and jackhammers. 

It was hard dirty work but well 

paid and rewarding. 

The biggest quarry we worked 

was a huge towering cliff, not 

benched, nearly 125m in height. 

It was in a rural farmland 

environment. 

OPINION: District councillor Jeff Bland writes about why he 

believes quarries “must be” located well away from existing 

houses. 

Unfortunately, there was one 

house located about 200m from 

the quarry entrance. The owner 

of this house we will call Mr 

Smith. 

It would be fair to say that Mr 

Smith hated us quarry workers 

for very good reason. His home 

was constantly exposed to the 

stone dust drifting out of the 

quarry. 

He was tortured by the 

incessant hammering of 

the drilling rig and the jack 

hammers. The noise of trucks 

grinding their way out to the 

weighbridge, then to the quarry 

entrance directly opposite his 

front gate was relentless. 

His children trudging home 

from school had to walk through 

the often wet grass, the roads 

were busy, the trucks large and 

often overloaded. 

If this wasn’t bad enough, 

after one quarry blast, a piece 

of granite the size of a football 

crashed through the roof of his 

house. 

Mr Smith often used to stand 

opposite the quarry shaking his 

fist and cursing us. 

The boss said to ignore him 

as he was just a bit nuts. Back 

then if you stood in the way of 

progress you were belittled. Mr 

Smith was just one voice and the 

quarry owners were many. 

The quarry has been closed 

for many years now. Mr Smith’s 

house may still have the 

mismatched sheet of corrugated 

iron on the roof. 

The rivers are confined by the 

stop banks, the farmers have 

prospered and everyone has 

forgotten what happened. 

But I haven’t. I see the 

similarities to the Templeton 

situation. Small man versus large 

company shareholders wanting 

to maximise its profit. 

The noise, the dust, the trucks 

grinding their way from the 

quarry floor onto roads not 

designed for their size or weight, 

kids walking in the grass. The 

company employees are just 

doing their job. I accept that 

we need gravel for roads. It is 

progress, but progress comes 

at a cost not usually borne by 

company shareholders. 

Now getting back to my reply. 

I am of the opinion that quarries 

must be located well away from 

existing houses. 

In this case, there will no 

doubt be arguments put forward 

by those promoting the quarry 

and those opposing it. 

I suspect that this will end 

up going through a hearing 

process and a commissioner 

will be appointed to listen to 

both arguments. It will be in this 

forum that the matter will be 

decided. However, don’t underestimate 

the power of public 

opinion. Those that are worried 

about the location of this quarry 

should voice their concern, stand 

united. Public opinion may well 

influence the outcome. 

Don’t be like Mr Smith, 

shaking your fist and cursing 

the workers once the quarry is 

operating will be pointless. 

•This is my opinion only 

and should not be construed 

as an opinion of the district 

council 

•Readers’ letters page 12 

Selwyn teen 

makes Women 

of Influence final 

SELWYN YOUTH Council 

chairwoman and Rolleston 

resident Paige Sullivan (right), 

18, is a finalist in this year’s 

Women of Influence awards. 

The Lincoln High School 

student is one of 83 women to be 

named as a finalist in the awards 

from around the country. 

Recognised as a young leader, 

Paige says the nomination is 

exciting. 

“I never expected it would 

happen and it’s crazy to see my 

name among people like Sophie 

Pascoe,” she said. 

Paige will be travelling up to 

Auckland next month for the 

awards dinner at SKYCITY 

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SPRINGFIELD BINS 

Additional rubbish bins will 

be added in Springfield to 

address ongoing issues of bins 

filling up too quickly. Malvern 

Community Board deputy 

chairman Kerry Pauling said it 

is finding campervan occupants 

are unloading their rubbish 

into the public bins, which is 

filling them up quickly. A board 

report said it is better for the 

rubbish to be dumped in the 

bin than on the side of the road. 

Bins between the size of a 44 

gallon drum and a small skip 

are planned to be placed outside 

the Springfield public toilets. Mr 

Pauling said it is also planned 

for bins to be emptied once more 

a month. The bins are currently 

emptied weekly. 

SLEEP OUT FIRE 

A sleep-out used for storage has 

burnt to the ground after a fire 

in Hororata on Sunday night. 

Hororata, Coalgate, Methven and 

Kirwee volunteer fire brigades 

were called to the incident at 

about 10.30pm on Leaches Rd. 

Hororata senior station officer 

Roger Parsons said the sleep-out 

was “well ablaze” by the time services 

got there. A fire investigator 

is determining the cause. 

CAR CRASH NEAR LAKE 

A man sustained minor injuries 

after his car slid on State Highway 

73 near Lake Pearson on Saturday 

at about 9am. Springfield, Sheffield 

and Arthur’s Pass volunteer 

brigades were alerted to the 

incident. 

FLAIR FOR FASHION: Kim and Paul Strange are looking forward to seeing their design on stage 

at the World of Wearable Art awards. 

Designers on world stage 


DOYLESTON designer Loretta 

Sloan and Prebbleton couple Kim 

and Paul Strange are finalists 

in the World of Wearable Art 

awards. 

About 60,000 people are 

expected to attend WOW’s 30th 

season in Wellington from September 

27 to October 14. 

Mrs Strange, who is the driving 

force behind Art Couture 

NZ’s wearable arts competition, 

said their design was based on 

the sense of sight and incorporates 

recyclable materials. 

She said her husband, who 

works in information technology, 

brought a practical aspect to 

their team, while she’s the creative 

influence. 

“It’s been really good and it’s 

actually been really cool doing it 

together,” Mrs Strange said. 

She said it took them about 

six months to put the design 

together, working in their spare 

time. 

They were looking forward to 

travelling up to Wellington to see 

their design on the stage. 

“We’ve already talked about 

more that we will do together,” 

Mrs Strange said. 

Mrs Sloan is also happy to have 

her work displayed on a world 

stage. 

She has been entering the competition 

since 2010 and says this 

year’s piece came from the heart 

and was a “tribute to a family 

member.” 

Mrs Sloan said the design 

took a couple of months to put 

together, including testing and 

samples. 

“The last month was manic, 

DESIGN: 

Loretta 

Sloan is 

a finalist 

in the 

World of 

Wearable 

Art awards. 

PHOTO: 

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HUNTER 

and two weeks prior to getting 

away, I was working around the 

clock to get it completed,” she 

said. Finalists have been selected 

from 17 countries, an increase 

from 13 last year. 

New Zealand is the most 

represented country with 65 

finalist designers. Twenty-four 

finalists will come from China 

and 15 from the United States. 

Other countries represented will 

include Poland, Greece, South 

Korea, Mexico and Russia. 

The awards evening will be 

held on September 28. 

DEVELOPMENT: A resource consent application has been 

received for a Fresh Choice supermarket and retail facility in 

Prebbleton. 

Retail boom looms 

•From page 1 

Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, 

who lives in Prebbleton and is 

the district council’s representative 

on the community association 

committee, said the plan 

was “fantastic.” 

“It’s the sort of services our 

community have been needing 

for a long time,” he said. 

Mr Lyall said some Prebbleton 

residents might be a “little negative” 

about it but on the whole, 

people will be supportive. 

In February, resource consent 

was granted for a major 

redevelopment of the Prebbleton 

Tavern site on the corner of 

Tosswill and Springs Rds. Plans 

include retail, health, a cinema, 

a 30-unit motel, two residential 

units, along with tavern 

renovations and associated 

parking and landscaping. 

Prebbleton Hotel Ltd 

spokesman Shannon Gilmore, 

who manages the tavern, said 

the development would start as 

“soon as possible” but wouldn’t 

comment further. 

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News 

CHANGES: The district council will build a fence in the Rolleston dog park 

within the next few weeks. 

Fence to separate club 

and public at dog park 


A FENCE will be built at the Rolleston 

dog park so part of it can be closed off to 

the public at certain times. 

The fence will separate off the area used 

by the Selwyn Dog Training Club. 

The district council is behind the idea, 

which will take place at the 

Foster Park Dog Exercise Area 

on the corner of Springston, 

Rolleston and Goulds Rds. 

District council major projects 

property manager John 

Reid said the fence is a result 

of complaints from people 

about training sessions being 

difficult to conduct when other 

dogs are running through the 

area. 

“Public dog owners are also 

finding it hard to supervise 

their dogs without interrupting 

dog training,” he said. 

The Selwyn Dog Training Club uses 

the park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 

Thursdays from 6.30-9pm, on Sundays 

from 10am-noon and on the occasional 

weekend for competitions. 

Mr Reid said the exact size of the fence 

has not been decided, but design work 

should be completed in the next few 

weeks. 

“The total area of the proposed fenced 

area will be less than half the dog park,” 

he said. 

Although the district council is still 

John Reid 

waiting on final quotes for the fence, 

Mr Reid said it’s expected to cost about 

$5000-$7000. 

“This cost has been budgeted for in the 

council forward budgets,” he said. 

Mr Reid said the fence will be a 

permanent structure. However, it is 

described as “temporary” because it will 

have a number of large gates 

that will be left open, except 

when the club is running a 

training session. 

“For the vast majority of 

the time, the whole park will 

continue to be available for use 

by the general public,” he said. 

Rolleston resident Mark 

Melhuish and his dogs use the 

park twice daily. He said the 

district council’s decision to 

build a fence in the park was “a 

little bit ridiculous.” 

“By cutting the park in half, 

you’re not actually able to run your dogs at 

a full speed across the park really,” he said. 

Mr Melhuish said with Rolleston’s growing 

population, the club should look at an 

alternative facility. 

“You’re ruining a perfectly good park for 

the sake of a minority group,” he said. 

However, Mr Reid said the district 

council supports the club’s activities in the 

park. “It was this club that originally advocated 

for the dog park, which it believed 

could be used by both the club and the 

general public,” he said. 

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Katelyn Twiss 

Ellesmere teenager thriving in 

Although only 15-years-old, Leeston’s Katelyn Twiss has taken on 

leadership roles at Ellesmere College, the Selwyn Youth Council 

and Students Against Dangerous Driving. Emily O’Connell talks 

to her about balancing school work with her busy lifestyle 

Can you tell me about 

the different things you are 

involved in? 

I’m on the Selwyn Youth 

Council, I’m actually the deputy 

chair. I’m a national leader for 

SADD, which is Students 

Against Dangerous Driving. I 

play rugby on Wednesdays for 

the Forward Foundation. The 

Forward Foundation allows us 

to play because there’s a mixture 

of different schools which don’t 

have enough for one team so 

we just combine and play on 

Wednesdays. It’s good, there’s 

only about four of us from Ellesmere 

who play. I’m also a prefect 

at school. 

Can you tell me about 

speaking at the Local 

Government New Zealand 

conference in Christchurch 

recently? 

It was so exciting because it 

was just such a big platform to 

be able to speak at and to be able 

to represent the youth council at 

such a high level and talk about 

what we’ve done was honestly 

such an honour. I found it more 

exciting than nerve-racking. 

Did you feel nervous at all? 

Yes I did a little bit. I think I 

was just more nervous because 

I just didn’t want to muck up on 

stage, but then by the end of the 

day, my excitement contained 

my nerves so it was really good. 

Who were you most excited to 

meet at the conference? 

We didn’t get to see everyone 

because it was a three-day event 

and we were only there for our 

session. Mark Sainsbury was the 

host, it was pretty cool to meet 

him. 

What did you take away from 

the experience? 

Definitely public speaking 

skills and just to be confident 

and just get up there and speak 

because it was a once in a lifetime 

experience. 

How long have you played 

rugby? 

I’ve been playing rugby my 

whole life. So I started when I 

was young. I started playing with 

the guys when I was five-yearsold, 

and then when I hit year 9, 

I transitioned from playing on 

weekends, because I got too old 

to playing on Wednesdays for 

school. 

Is rugby your favourite sport? 

One of them, yeah. I really 

like basketball as well but I don’t 

play it. 

Do you play any other 

sports? 

No. 

How did you get involved 

in SADD? 

Last year I attended one 

of their local events at 

the Selwyn council 

building. I was 

like “oh, I will 

go along, 

it will be 

good to 

get it going in school.” From 

there that progressed to going 

to the conference last 

year, which was held in 

Christchurch, and then 

there were a few of 

us at school who 

said, ‘right, let’s do 

some activities 

around SADD at 

school’ because it 

had kind of been 

a bit absent in our 

school for a while. 

The other students 

were year 

13 so this year I 

was really keen to 

go to the conference 

again and try 

get SADD going 

in school because I 

think it’s just such a 

good organisation. The 

national leadership 

programme is open to 

year 12 students so I 

thought why not just 

go for it? Because 

it’s such a good 

thing to be involved 

with 

and I just 

really 

wanted 

to be involved 

and 

help 

at a 

LEADER: Leeston’s Katelyn Twiss, 15, is a deputy prefect at Ellesmere College. 

PHOTO: GILBERT WEALLEANS 

national level with SADD, rather 

than just within my school. So 

I applied for it and I was really 

fortunate to get in. 

How did you come to 

be deputy prefect at just 

15-years-old? 

I just love getting involved in 

anything to do with whanau 

spirit in school. And this year 

there was an opening for a year 

12 student to be a deputy prefect. 

They asked me and I said why 

not? Then I was lucky enough to 

get the position as well. 

How did you feel when you 

were announced as deputy 

prefect? 

I wasn’t at school as I was on a 

geography field trip, but I when 

got the news I was really happy. 

Does being involved in a lot 

of different activities get too 

much sometimes? 

Definitely, because I always put 

school work first so, especially 

now in year 12, it can get quite 

overwhelming sometimes. I also 

do admin work on Tuesdays 

and Thursdays after school 

at Cochranes of Canterbury 

in Leeston. So it gets quite 

overwhelming sometimes, but I 

have good support around me. 

I have a really great family who 

are always keen to help me out 

and are always there for me and 

a really great group of friends. 

When did you join the Selwyn 

Youth Council? 

When I was in year 10, I went 

on a youth leadership weekend, 

which I just saw an ad in the 

newspaper for, and I was like 

“sweet, I’ll just go for it.” And 

then I got accepted into that and 

it was run by the youth council, 

and it was sort of introducing us 

to leadership, which I think was 

really cool. In year 11, so 

last year, we had to apply the 

year before, I applied for it and 

I was really fortunate to get in 

as well. It’s a two-year term so 

this is my second year on youth 

council. 

Will you apply again next 

year? 

Definitely. It’s been such a 

rewarding experience for me. 

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Whitecliffs 

loses identity 

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INSPIRATION: Selwyn Youth Council deputy chairwoman Katelyn Twiss (right) looks up to her 

friend and chairwoman Paige Sullivan. 

What has been the most 

rewarding project you’ve been 

involved in? 

Probably the Selwyn Link bus 

trial, which is what we’re doing at 

the youth council at the moment. 

So it’s been a two-year process 

and we’re finally coming towards 

the end part. We’ve had the trial 

for the bus between Southbridge 

and Darfield and Darfield to 

Southbridge via Rolleston, and 

now we are finally in a position 

where we can do something 

about it. 

How do you balance school 

work with everything else going 

on? 

I think I just have to make sure 

that I always know what is going 

on and I just have to plan ahead. 

So with assessments and stuff, I 

have to make sure I know when 

they are due and I always have 

time set aside for them and I just 

make sure I get them done. 

What would you like to do 

when you finish high school? 

I really want to do a law degree 

and where I go from that, I’m 

not quite that sure, but I want a 

career involved in law. 

Why law? 

I don’t really have an exact 

reason why, I’ve always just 

gravitated towards stuff 

surrounding it. I find it really 

interesting and I want to explore 

it more as I grow older. 

What’s your favourite thing 

to do to relax? 

Listen to music. I just love 

listening to music and just 

chilling out. Sometimes I play 

on my guitar a bit and hanging 

out with friends and going to 

the gym as well I find that quite 

relaxing. 

Are you quite musical? 

I used to be really heavily 

involved in singing when I was 

younger but now it’s more of a 

hobby, I just sing and play the 

guitar when I have time. 

Do you have any siblings? 

I do. I have twin sisters, Laura 

and Emma, who are 19-yearsold. 

They both live in Dunedin 

and one studies at Otago 

University and one studies at the 

polytechnic in Otago. 

Who do you look up to? 

My friend Paige Sullivan, 

who is the chair of the youth 

council. I think she inspired me 

to get involved in a lot of things 

because she did that herself. 

It’s really rewarding having her 

as a friend but also someone I 

can look up to and see all the 

amazing things she does and 

then it motivates me to get 

involved in anything I can. 

What is your favourite subject 

at school and why? 

Oh, that’s a tough one. 

Surprisingly, I actually really 

like geography, I’m finding it 

really good this year. I do love 

english because it allows you to 

be perceptive so you can relate 

things to the real world. 

What has been the most 

valuable lesson you’ve learnt? 

I think just be yourself. When 

I’m just myself, I feel really 

good and I know that I’m 

being true to myself and it can 

sometimes reflect on other 

people as well. 

• By Georgia O’Connor- 

Harding 

FIRE OFFICERS in 

Wellington have upset 

residents living in Whitecliffs 

by telling them they live in 

Glentunnel. 

Concern has been raised 

Whitecliffs is losing its 

identity and people could get 

confused over the township’s 

official address. 

The issue was brought to 

the Whitecliffs Township 

Committee by resident Mike 

Ransome. 

Mr Ransome told Selwyn 

Times he has been pushing for 

the issue to be resolved for the 

past eight months and hasn’t 

got anywhere. 

“It irks me because I feel 

Whitecliffs is losing its identity. 

It would be like people 

living in West Melton being 

told they suddenly live in 

Christchurch,” he said. 

A Fire and Emergency New 

Zealand spokesman said it 

has received a request from 

the district council to add 

Whitecliffs to the New Zealand 

Localities Dataset. 

It is currently considering 

this request. 

The spokesman confirmed 

properties in Whitecliffs are 

presently classified as Glentunnel. 

The data set is maintained 

by FENZ to reduce the risk 

of confusion and, any consequent 

delays in dispatching 

crews to fires and other emergencies. 

A New Zealand Post 

spokeswoman said a creation 

of a new locality of Whitecliffs 

is being considered. 

She said NZ Post was unable 

to make any decisions 

for this change without 

agreement from a consortium 

made up of FENZ, territorial 

authorities and Land and 

Information New Zealand. 

Mr Ransome said he cannot 

understand what the fire 

service has to do with determining 

the official addresses 

in the first place. 

“I object to some pen pusher 

up there (Wellington) telling 

me where I live,” he said. 

Whitecliffs is currently 

serviced by a rural driver in 

Coalgate, and is included in 

the locality of Glentunnel 

meaning their address is 

street number and name followed 

by RD1 Coalgate. 

But Coalgate chief fire officer 

Phillip Shaw said when 

the firecrew is dispatched to 

the township, properties are 

classified as Whitecliffs. 

“We are not being confused. 

We don’t have any issues with 

it,” he said. 

On Google Maps, the townships’ 

main road - Hartleys 

Rd leading up to the Whitecliffs 

Domain, falls under 

Glentunnel. 

Across the Selwyn River / 

Waikirikiri, Riversleigh Rd, 

Whitecliffs Rd and Flagpole 

Rd is named Malvern Hills. 

Township committee 

chairwoman Jodie Thompson 

said while she didn’t see the 

township losing its identity, 

it would be easier if the mail 

address was Whitecliffs. 

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Her grandfather Tom Mathews stayed at Radius Hawthorne 

until he passed away six years ago. Mrs Matthews still visits 

the hospital and dementia unit each week to run games 

of bowls for the residents. Miss Curd has been helping 

her grandmother in the lead up to the Miss Universe New 

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new fire station 

on Weedons 

Ross Rd. It 

replaces the 

original station, 

which was 

built about 53 

years ago and 

demolished in 

May. The West 

Melton Volunteer 

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New life for old hotel building 

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 

is on the restoration of White’s Courtenay Hotel 

RESTORING A dilapidated, 

heritage-listed building is not for 

the faint-hearted. It takes vision, 

imagination, money, patience, 

hard work, ability to problemsolve 

and, most of all, courage 

and determination. 

Local real estate agents Joe 

and Tracey Brankin have 

proven they have plenty of these 

characteristics in restoring 

White’s Courtenay Hotel, one of 

the district’s oldest buildings. 

The old hotel has significant 

historical importance to the 

district in that it was the earliest 

centre of local government. The 

East Rakaia and North East 

Roads boards held their first ever 

meeting (and subsequent meetings) 

in the lounge of the hotel 

in July 1865. These boards later 

morphed into the Courtenay 

Roads Board, the Malvern County 

Council, and latter, the Selwyn 

District Council. The building is 

also the sole remaining dwelling 

of a series of hotels and accommodation 

houses – such as 

the Halfway House Hotel near 

Courtenay, the Miner’s Arms at 

Halkett and the Clare Inch Hotel 

at Little Racecourse Hill – which 

had been established along the 

Old West Coast Rd and have 

long-since gone. 

Although it has mostly been 

used as a private residence, the 

building was a purpose-built 

hotel when erected by Charles 

White in 1864. White had 

previously established a smaller 

hotel on the river flat near the 

Courtenay punt to service those 

crossing the Waimakariri River. 

He subsequently built the larger 

nine-bedroom, wooden weatherboard 

hotel alongside what was 

then the main West Coast Rd 

to provide accommodation and 

meals for the increasing volume 

100% 

CapItal GaIn 

to the ResIDent 

of travellers passing through to 

the West Coast. 

The hotel provided services 

for the Cobb & Co horse-drawn 

coaches and passengers from 

1866 when the road over Arthur’s 

Pass was opened. Officially 

licensed as the Courtenay Hotel, 

the establishment was commonly 

known as White’s Hotel and it 

served as a staging station where 

the coaches changed horses. The 

stables at the rear of the hotel 

have long since gone. 

The hotel became an important 

centre for the community, 

where a post office and telephone 

exchange were eventually housed 

within the building and local 

meetings were regularly held in 

the two lounges and tap room 

(bar). 

When Charles White died in 

1869 his wife Mary Ann and 

son, George, kept the business 

going, but the days of the hotel 

were numbered. The new railway 

from Rolleston to Kirwee was 

completed in 1871, which took 

most of the traffic away from the 

Old West Coast Rd. The growth 

of Kirwee led to the demise of 

businesses in Courtenay, which 

included the hotel, along with a 

store, a blacksmith, an Orange 

Lodge Hall and a library. About 

this time, the hotel license was 

transferred to the Kirwee Hotel, 

with White’s then becoming 

a private residence. However, 

the Post Office was retained in 

the building until 1924, when it 

closed. 

In 1902, the property was 

purchased by Jack Bedford and 

remained in the family until 

1994. By that time the building 

had been unoccupied since 1963 

and was derelict. An internal 

chimney and one of the two sets 

of stairs had collapsed, with the 

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WITH WAYNE STACK 

RESTORATION: The White’s Courtenay Hotel building on Old 

West Coast Rd in the 1980s. The historic building has been 

restored by local real estate agents Joe and Tracey Brankin. 

PHOTO: HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND 

weather and vandals adding to 

the general deterioration of the 

building. 

As early as 1970, a local 

newspaper reported the likely 

destruction of the historically 

significant building, as the owner 

and the Historical Places Trust 

were not in financial positions to 

restore the property. At this time 

prospective buyers were put off 

by restrictive planning by-laws, 

with the old Town and Country 

Planning Act discouraging any 

potential restoration. 

However, in 1993 resource 

consent to subdivide the land 

and restore the building was 

gained, resulting in the property 

being purchased by John and 

Diane Sugrue. Their initial vision 

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was to restore the building to 

its original state and operate a 

country bar and restaurant. Over 

12 months, the couple cleared 

the site of overgrown vegetation, 

guttered the building interior 

and exterior and prepared it for 

restoration. 

By 1995, the building was 

weather-proof and to a lock-up 

stage. However, it was not until 

2007 that the interior framing, 

wiring and water system installation 

was completed. At this 

stage, the exterior restoration 

had been done, and in 2012 their 

efforts were recognised when 

they won the Heritage Restoration 

category of the Canterbury 

Heritage Awards. 

The second stage of the restoration 

came about when Joe and 

Tracey Brankin purchased the 

building in September 2014. Joe 

had been asked to market the 

property, but ended up buying 

it himself for a family home. Joe 

had grown up in the area and 

became passionate about the potential 

in the restoration project. 

At this time, the interior only 

consisted of a concrete floor and 

some structural internal walls. 

After discussions with 

Heritage New Zealand and the 

district council, the Brankins 

quickly set about sympathetically 

renovating the old hotel into 

a comfortable modern home, 

based on the original footprint 

and incorporating existing features, 

such as a hidden staircase 

and the original second storey 

floor and layout. A new main 

staircase was built and several 

internal walls were either moved 

or taken out. Replacement Kauri 

doors were installed and the 

décor now includes lamp shades 

and an old 1920s telephone that 

are not only in keeping with 

the character of the building, 

but also are a reminder of its 

past use. By December 2014, the 

couple were able to move into the 

old hotel, being the first residents 

since 1963. 

Joe and Tracey spent the 

following year completing the 

landscaping of the grounds in 

character with the history of 

the property, which includes 

adornments such as wine barrels 

and a horse-drawn cart and gig – 

both more than 100-years-old. 

Through their combined 

efforts, the Brankins and 

Sugrues have not only saved a 

historic building from imminent 

destruction, but have also 

preserved for future generations 

an increasingly rare physical 

reminder of the district’s colonial 

past. 

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Butcher parks 

up in Rolleston 

Your Local Views 

Readers reacts to a pump 

found to be blocked with 

t-shirt in Selwyn. 

Heather Wilkins - A wonder 

the T shirt didn’t block the toilet. 

Brian Tones - As someone 

who worked for a council many 

years ago, I found the worst 

things were woman flushing 

their pads and nappies down the 

loo, disgusting, and we are the 

ones who always had to clean the 

pipes out. 

SELWYN TIMES 

UNIQUE: Elite Meats owner Corey Winder parks up every 

Thursday in Rolleston. 

A MOBILE butcher has taken off 

in Rolleston. 

Elite Meats owner Corey 

Winder has expanded his business 

by setting up a moveable 

butchery from a small truck. 

Mr Winder, who has been a 

butcher since he was 19-yearsold, 

said the reaction has been 

“amazing.” 

“People have just been blown 

away by it,” he said. 

The idea for the mobile 

butchery came from residents’ 

requests to have a shop in other 

places, such as Rolleston and 

West Melton. 

“I thought, well, it’s not that 

easy to open a butcher shop, so 

I’ll see if I can get a mobile one 

going,” Mr Winder said. 

He is selling the same products 

found in the Elite Meats store in 

Bush Inn. 

“If we haven’t got it on the 

truck, then we take orders and 

we take the order out of whatever 

they want the following 

week,” Mr Winder said. 

In March, Mr Winder was 

named in the all star team at the 

World Butchers’ Challenge in 

Northern Ireland. His team, the 

Pure South Sharp Blacks, finished 

second in the competition. 

The mobile butcher will 

be open outside the South 

Point complex in Faringdon, 

Rolleston, on Thursdays, from 

2-6.30pm, and 9am-5.30pm 

outside Vegeland on Marshland 

Rd on weekends. 

Readers respond to the 

potential changes being 

made to the busy Rolleston 

Drive and State Highway 1 

intersection to stop traffic 

poles being hit by vehicles. 

Andrew Johnson - Those 

poles can move unexpectedly. 

Suzanne Louis - I had a feeling 

it was this one before I read 

the article. 

Greg Koppert 

- Of course moving 

it 6m wouldn’t be a 

wise idea would it. 

Readers react 

to opposition to 

Fulton Hogan’s 

Miners Rd quarry 

open day. 

Matt Reid - Are these the 

same rural residents that burn 

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massive piles of rubbish all 

winter that are concerned about 

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Hogan. 

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to Heather 

Watson finishing 

up after 31 

years working 

as a caterer at Lincoln 

University. 

Stephen Leitch - Well deserved 

too after all the effort that 

has gone into the operation that 

is often overlooked. 

Jillian Oliver- What a wonderful 

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Jail for dog park crash driver 

Convicted 

killer gets 

15 months 

A CONVICTED killer who 

crashed through the Rolleston 

dog park fence after a high speed 

chase has been jailed for 15 

months. 

John Oliver Jamieson, 31, was 

sentenced on Thursday in the 

Christchurch District Court on 

driving charges and unlawful 

possession of a .22 rifle and 

ammunition found in the car at 

the end of the June 2 incident. 

Jamieson was jailed in 2009 

for nine years for manslaughter 

for the death of Wayne Kerry 

Bray, who was kicked to death in 

a group street assault in Timaru 

the previous year. 

He was also found guilty last 

year of threatening to chop 

his wife’s head off during an 

argument over the telephone. 

On Thursday, his lawyer Paul 

Johnson said Jamieson had 

written an “insightful” letter 

of apology and accepted that 

methamphetamine was the 

issue for his rehabilitation. He 

had already contacted Odyssey 

House about the possibility of a 

rehabilitation placement there. 

But Judge Brian Callaghan said 

the Court of Appeal had said 

that the courts should impose 

sentences that showed society’s 

condemnation on those who had 

firearms unlawfully. 

Judge Callaghan said Jamieson 

had been gravely affected by 

PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE 

the death of his mother last 

year and his behaviour had 

changed when he started using 

methamphetamine again. 

The court heard on June 

2 Jamieson drove on State 

Highway 1 towards Burnham, at 

180km/h while overtaking other 

cars in a passing lane. 

Police followed him with 

their sirens and lights on, but 

IMPACT: John 

Oliver Jamieson 

(above) has 

been sentenced 

to 15 months 

jail following 

his crash into a 

Rolleston dog 

park fence on 

June 2. 

he crossed the double yellow 

lines into the south-bound lane 

to overtake other north-bound 

cars. 

He remained on the wrong 

side of the road until the end of 

the passing lane, still travelling at 

high speed. 

He turned too fast into Tennyson 

St, Rolleston, and went off 

the road, across the grass area 

of the BP service station, and 

narrowly missed the KFC sign, 

before going back on the road. 

At the junction with Lowes 

Rd he went onto the wrong 

side of the road again, around a 

roundabout the wrong way, hit 

another car causing minor 

damage, before leaving the road 

and crashing into a dog park 

fence. 

Police found a firearm in 

his car and charged him with 

driving dangerously, driving 

while disqualified, failing to stop 

for police, driving recklessly, 

driving carelessly, and unlawful 

possession of a pistol – a sawn off 

.22 rifle. 

Jamieson pleaded guilty on 

July 9 to charges of driving 

dangerously, driving while 

disqualified, failing to stop 

for police, driving recklessly, 

driving carelessly, and unlawful 

possession of the rifle. 

Judge Callaghan also imposed 

18 months’ disqualification from 

driving on top of his current 

term – he won’t get his licence 

back until May 2020. 

The judge also ordered him 

to pay $1035 reparations to the 

Selwyn District Council for 

the damage he did to the dog 

park. 

Will Springston Primary retain the Kea Trophy? 

As Schools return to their hard work – Lincoln 

Envirotown are hoping that many of them will 

find some time to “Focus For Future” and 

complete their productions to The Selwyn 

Environmental Film Competition. 

Last year it was won by a group of Springston 

Primary students whose excellent puppet 

eels showed us the threats they face in our 

waterways. 

The competition is open to all and we look 

forward to entries from individuals, high 

school groups, clubs and others as we have 

seen in previous years. 

It is an enjoyable way of doing one’s bit for 

the Environment. 

Any combination of animation, video or slides 

can be used to deliver your environmental 

message. Films which have been made for 

other purposes can be entered providing 

they satisfy the criteria of the competition. 

Entries close on August 31st and the Awards 

will be presented at an “Oscar like” ceremony 

on Friday September 14th. All the films will be 

shown and there are different category prizes 

with the Kea Trophy as the ultimate goal. 

For more details and to register go to 

Eventbrite 

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Alternatively anyone who wants to enter 

can contact Dave 

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email address as well as urgent messages which are sent straight to your phone for free. You will 

only receive messages relevant to you and the area where you live. 

Selwyn Gets Ready also has a website with information on who may need extra assistance in an 

emergency and what skills and resources are available in your neighbourhood. We want every 

household in Selwyn to be part of Selwyn Gets Ready. 

Sign up today at www.selwyn.getsready.net. For more information contact us at getsready@ 

selwyn.govt.nz or phone (03) 347 2800. 

Take a moment to learn about emergencies, how to prepare for them and get through. Visit 

www.selwyn.govt.nz and look under the ‘services’ tab for Civil Defence information. 

Registrations of Interest called for CultureFest 2018 

Selwyn’s awesome multicultural festival, CultureFest, is returning in 

September – and we’re looking for groups to get involved. 

If you’re part of a group or agency involved with one of the many 

cultures and ethnicities that make Selwyn and New Zealand great, 

we’d love to hear from you. 

In partnership with the Christchurch Multicultural Council, we’re 

seeking interest from dance, song or cultural performance groups 

to perform on our main stage at this year’s CultureFest event, to be 

held at Lincoln Domain and Event Centre on Sunday 30 September 

– the more vibrant the better! 

We’re also seeking interest from cultural and ethnic art and 

craft stalls as well as groups or agencies providing services and 

activities for Selwyn residents and have something to offer our 

newcomers and migrants. 

One of the best parts of CultureFest is the amazing range of food 

options. If you want to be a food vendor at CultureFest 2018, get in 

touch. We want as many cultures as possible to be represented. 

If this sounds like you, then please download the Registration of 

Interest form from the Selwyn District Council website at www. 

selwyn.govt.nz/events. Forms are due by Friday 10 August. 

ON THE 

ROADS 

On the roads this week 

Unsealed maintenance metalling is being undertaken on Brookside Road, 

Thomsons Road and Hoskyns Road (SH73 to Station Road). Unsealed repairs are 

being carried out on Midhurst Road, Coaltrack Road and Scotts Road. Please drive 

with care through all sites. 

Footpath repair work is being undertaken in Kirwee with some sections of the 

footpath closed. 

Maintenance grading will be taking place in the Hororata, Glenroy, Southbridge, Doyleston, Greendale 

and Coalgate areas. 

Drivers on Wards Road will be asked to stop on request, as stabilised seal repairs are completed on 

Wednesday and Thursday. 

The new community centre – which has recently had the roof 

and façades installed – is expected to be completed in October 

this year. 

By the time of completion construction would have taken 13 

months, with it starting in September 2017. 

The new community centre will have a meeting space, indoor sport 

facilities, a scout hall, Plunket room, a play centre as well as the 

ability to adapt to other community activities. 

The $5.8 facility replaces the old community hall which had 

sustained earthquake damage. The new community centre is 

much larger, and is better designed to cope with the needs of a 

growing population. 

Dive-in Movie 

Saturday 18 August, 6pm 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre is excited to screen a movie that you can 

watch from the pool! 

Spend your Saturday evening watching and singing along to the 

Disney favourite - Moana. 

Follow an adventurous teenager sailing out on a daring mission 

to save her people. Together, the once-mighty demigod Maui and 

Moana sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, 

encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the 

way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers 

the one thing she always sought: her own identity. 

The movie will be screened on Saturday 18 August at 6pm and 

is rated PG. Normal pool admission applies to all, including 

spectators. Space may be limited, no booking available. 

For more information check out Selwyn Aquatic Centre on 

Facebook or email selwynaquaticcentre@selwyn.govt.nz. 

Council Call 

Selwyn District Council 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338 

Rolleston Library 

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

Darfield Library & Service Centre 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1 2018 15 

Notices 

BIRTHRIGHT CANTERBURY 

A new single parent drop-in 

service has been set-up in 

Rolleston. The drop-in service 

is held every second Thursday 

from 10am–2pm at Rolleston 

Community House, 95 Rolleston 

Drive. Birthright Canterbury 

Trust specialises in working 

with single parent families. It 

offers a safe and welcoming 

place for single parents and 

an opportunity to talk over any 

issues with a social worker. For 

more information, please phone 

022 043 5006 or email office@ 

birthrightcanterbury.org.nz 

SELWYN HERITAGE 

FUND OPEN 

Are you preserving an old 

building, tree or other structure 

that has historical or cultural 

importance? 

Our Heritage Fund might be 

able to help. You can apply for 

a grant to help with heritage 

protection, maintenance or 

restoration costs. 

For information and an 

application form visit www. 

selwyn.govt.nz/heritagefund, 

contact the duty planner on 347 

2868 or email heritagefund@ 

selwyn.govt.nz. 

Applications are open until 

Friday 17 August 2018. 

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 

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. 

Property Committee 

Wed 1 Aug 9am 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee 

Wed 1 Aug 3pm 

Selwyn Waihora Zone 

Committee 

Tues 7 Aug 4pm-5pm 

Ngāti Moki Marae, Taumutu 

(anyone attending should please 

meet and wait at the gate at 

3.45pm for a mihi whatakau) 

District Plan Review Committee 

Wed 8 Aug 9am 

HEALTH/REGULATORY 

SERVICES. 

Selwyn District Council is 

seeking expressions of interest 

from suitably qualified parties 

to provide health/regulatory 

services to assist the Council in 

meeting its obligations in terms 

of the legislative requirements 

under which it operates and 

provide a high level of service 

to its customers. The primary 

legislative requirements include 

the Health Act 1956, the Food 

Act 2014, the Hazardous 

Substances and New Organisms 

Act 1996, the Local Government 

Act 2002 and the Resource 

Management Act 1991. The 

Council will select and negotiate 

with individuals/contractors who 

fulfil the requirements sought 

and who are cost competitive. 

Copies of the expression of 

interest documents can be 

obtained by contacting Selwyn 

District Council on 03 3472800. 

General enquiries about the 

Expression of Interest may be 

made to Billy Charlton, Selwyn 

District Council, by email billy. 

charlton@selwyn.govt.nz or 

phone 03 3472878 during 

business hours. Expressions 

of Interest must be received by 

5pm on Friday 17 August 2018, 

and be sent to: Billy Charlton, 

Regulatory Manager, Selwyn 

District Council PO Box 90, 

Rolleston 7643. 

Council Meeting 

Wed 8 Aug 1pm 

Citizenship Ceremony 

Wed 8 Aug 6.30pm 

Road Safety Subcommittee 

Wed 15 Aug 10am 

LOCAL COMMITTEES & 

ASSOCIATIONS 

Broadfield District Community 

Centre Committee 


Broadfield Community Centre 

Darfield Recreation 

& Community Centre 

Management Committee 

Mon 6 Aug 7.30pm 

Darfield Rec Centre 

Darfield Township Committee 

Thur 16 Aug 7.30pm 

Darfield Library 

Doyleston Community 

Committee 


Osborne Park Hall 

Glentunnel Museum Committee 


Glentunnel Museum 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

Management Committee 


Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

Ladbrooks Community 

Hall Committee 

Fri 10 Aug 7.30pm 

Get reading for free pizza 

MOBILE LIBRARY 

TIMETABLE: 

Wednesday 1 August 

Kidsfirst West Rolleston 

10–10.30am 

Hororata School 11.30–1pm 

Greendale School 1.20–1.50pm 

Thursday 2 August 

Cat’s Pyjamas Rolleston 

10.15–10.45am 

Active Explorers, Rolleston 

11–11.30am 

Faringdon Shopping Centre 

11.40am–12.10pm 

ABC Rolleston 12.45–1.15pm 

Paradise for Little Angels 

1.30–2pm 

Edukids Faringdon 2.15–2.45pm 

Monday 6 August 

Hororata Playcentre 9.30–10am 

Darfield Preschool & Nursery 

10.30–11am 

Springfield School 

12.30–1.30pm 

Sheffield Hall 2–2.30pm 

Tuesday 7 August 

Active Explorers, Tai Tapu 

10–10.30am 

Whippersnappers Lincoln 

10.45–11.15am 

West Melton School 

12.45–1.30pm 

West Melton Learning Centre 

1.30–1.50pm 

West Melton Domain 2–2.30pm 

Ladbrooks Hall 

Leeston Community Committee 

Mon 6 Aug 7.30pm, Leeston 

Library Community Room 

Lincoln Community Committee 

Mon 13 Aug 7pm, Fitzgerald 

Room, Lincoln Event Centre 

Sheffield/Waddington 

Community Committee 


Sheffield Hall 

Springston Hall Committee 


Springston Hall 

Springston Reserve Committee 


Errol Tweedy Pavilion 

Springston Reserve 

Tai Tapu Community Assn 


Tai Tapu Library 

Waihora Park Reserve 

Committee 

Tues 7 Aug 7pm Waihora 

Bowling Club 

Weedons Reserve Committee 

Mon 13 Aug 7pm 

Weedons Country Club 

West Melton Residents Assn 


West Melton Community Hall 

Whitecliffs Township & 

Domain Committee 


Glentunnel Community Centre 

Selwyn Libraries will be running the Hell Reading Challenge from 1 August–31 October. 

In this challenge children receive a stamp on their pizza wheel for each book they read, and once 

seven books have been read they can redeem their pizza wheel for a free 333 kids’ pizza at any Hell 

Pizza branch. 

You can pick up your pizza wheel at any of Selwyn District Libraries from Wednesday 1 August. 

Selwyn Events 

THUR–THUR 

2–16 

AUGUST 

FRI–SAT 

3–4 

AUGUST 

SATURDAY 

4 

AUGUST 

FRIDAY 

10 

AUGUST 

SUNDAY 

12 

AUGUST 

Teen art space: 

wearable arts 

Darfield Library, 4.30–6pm, 

Thursday evenings. 

Dreaming of becoming a fashion 

designer or wearable artist? Check 

out our teen programme series for 

wearable art to help design and create 

your masterpiece. 

Suitable for secondary school aged 

students. Free. Bookings essential. 

For more information and to book go 

to www.selwynlibraries.co.nz. 

Lincoln Scouts Group 

Book Sale 

Lincoln Scout Den, North Belt, 

Lincoln, 6–8pm Friday, 9–3pm 

Saturday 

Thousands of books to choose from 

at this Lincoln Scouts fundraiser. 

Kicking off on Friday evening and 

running through to Saturday, there will 

be something for everyone. Donations 

are welcome, they can be dropped 

off to the Lincoln Scout Hall between 

6.30pm–8pm, on Monday through 

to Thursday on the week of 23 July. 

Every book will head out the door 

for $2. For more information contact 

groupleader@lincolnscouts.org.nz 

Selwyn Awards 

Lincoln Event Centre, 7pm 

Celebrate the outstanding 

achievements of all the nominees in 

the 2018 Selwyn Awards at the gala 

dinner event. The awards are held 

every two years, rewarding the hard 

work and achievement of individuals 

and organisations. You can visit 

www.selwynawards.co.nz for more 

information, including how to buy 

tickets. 

Selwyn Movie Night 

Rolleston College, 7pm–9pm 

Spend your Friday evening watching 

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – a classic 

for everyone to enjoy! Bring your own 

blanket, bean bag, or cushion. 

Space is limited. To confirm a seat 

purchase your tickets online via 

www.eventbrite.co.nz. 

Per person $5 

Small Group pass (3 people) $10 

Large Group pass (4-6 people) $15 

For more information contact 

Lincoln and Districts 

Historical Society Inc 

Lincoln Event Centre, 2pm 

The guest speaker will be Dr Geoffrey 

Rice talking about the 1918 Influenza 

Pandemic. This was New Zealand’s 

worst ever public health disaster 

and Dr. Rice tells an inspiring and 

fascinating story about how we 

coped. All welcome. Afternoon tea 

provided. Gold coin donation please. 

For more information you can call: 

03 325 3320. 

For information on listing a community event visit 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

(03) 347 2800 

Darfield call free 318 8338 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

SelwynDistrictCouncil



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SCHOOLS 

CREATIVE VISIT: Book illustrator Jenny Cooper drew 

a portrait of West Melton School year 3 pupil Lily on 

Wednesday as part of Book Week. Actor Stig Wemyss and 

author Heather McQuillan, who writes novels and poetry 

for young people, also entertained the pupils and held 

workshops. 

New pupils 

RUNNING: Clearview 

Primary School 

year 5 pupil Kobi 

Maslin has been 

selected to compete 

in the Canterbury 

primary schools 

cross-country team. 

She will head to 

Nelson for the 

inter-regional 

cross-county in 

September. 

Backyard Critters 

Carpet beetles are common 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist 

who specialises in 

entomology (insects and 

other invertebrates). Each 

week he introduces a 

new species found in his 

backyard at Lincoln. His 

column aims to raise public 

awareness of 

biodiversity, 

the variety of 

living things 

around us. 

Check out 

the full list 

of invertebrates found at 

http://naturewatch.org. 

nz/projects/backyardbiodiversity-bugs-in-lincoln 

TWO WEEKS ago I found a 

small larva in the empty bath, 

which I carefully brushed into a 

specimen tube to view under the 

microscope. 

Closer inspection revealed that 

the 6mm larva was an australian 

carpet beetle, Anthrenocerus 

australis, one of two common 

carpet beetle species found in 

New Zealand. 

The larvae are slow-moving, 

bristly, brown and white striped 

pests, as opposed to the smaller 

SLOW-MOVING: The australian carpet beetle larvae feed on 

carpets, woollen fabrics, fur, feathers and even dead insects in 

museums. 

2-3mm, harmless, oval-shaped 

adults. 

The attractively patterned 

adults are pollen feeders, 

commonly seen on parsley 

flowers, whereas the destructive 

larvae feed on carpets, woollen 

fabrics, fur, feathers and even 

dead insects in museums. 

Their cast exoskeletons and 

frass, insect poo, can be a 

clue you have an infestation, 

which can be dealt with by 

freezing, steam cleaning, boric 

acid or synthetic pyrethroid 

insecticides, depending on what 

is infested. 

Carpet beetles take between 

nine to 12 months to complete a 

generation, depending on local 

temperatures. 

NEWBIES: Levi (left), Ema, 

Blaze, Morgan, Yuliana, 

Phoenix, Eliza and Connor 

started at West Melton School 

last week. 

Do you have a child 

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Selwyn United striker nets 

29 goals for school side 

• By Jacob Page 

SELWYN UNITED striker 

Declan Hickford’s right boot is 

showing no signs of failing him. 

The 17-year-old is having a 

breakthrough year, playing in 

his debut Mainland Premier 

League season with Selwyn 

United on Saturdays and scoring 

goals for the St Andrew’s College 

first XI during the week. 

Hickford is making the most 

of his opportunities in the MPL 

– starting most weeks for Selwyn 

United and scoring five goals so 

far this season. 

He has been dominant for his 

school team, scoring 29 goals 

in eight games in the Connetics 

first XI secondary school 

competition, including seven last 

week in a 9-2 win over Lincoln 

High School that lifted his team 

to third. 

He has scored 90 goals for the 

first XI since debuting four years 

ago. The tally is believed to be 

a school record and with four 

games to go in the competition, 

plus a national secondary 

schools campaign still to come, 

Hickford is likely to hit triple 

figures at some point. 

“There are times when I think 

to myself that the great run I’ve 

had must come to an end at 

some point, but that’s my job – 

to score goals,” he said. 

TOP FORM: Selwyn United striker Declan Hickford has been 

in dominant form for St Andrew’s College. 

PHOTO: MAINLAND FOOTBALL 

The Westmorland resident 

said he is loving the challenge of 

matching up against the men. 

“The physicality is clearly 

something that takes time to 

adjust to, but also matching that 

with the speed of play,” he said. 

SPORTS 

Hickford said he is also focused 

on trying to earn a United 

States scholarship. “To get a 

quality education while testing 

my skills against a high standard 

of play would be something I’d 

like to do,” he said. 

WINNER: 

Lincoln High 

School’s Scott 

Daly came 

home from the 

trap shooting 

North Island 

championships 

with plenty 

of silverware. 

PHOTO: 

LINCOLN HIGH 

SCHOOL 

Lincoln sharp-shooter 

targets national champs 


LINCOLN HIGH School trap 

shooter Scott Daly in on track to 

represent the South Island after 

dominating the North Island 

championships in Hamilton. 

The 16-year-old from 

Springston won the High Gun 

Award for best overall shooter 

after claiming the secondary 

school skeet and down the line 

titles. 

The Lincoln High team 

also retained the team skeet 

title with Scott, Logan Howe, 

Michael Caines and Ethan 

Kempthorne victorious. 

Scott said his win in the skeet 

was a big surprise. “It was a 

shock to me because I basically 

only do the skeet to fill in time 

waiting for down the line.” 

Scott is currently ranked 

high enough to make the 

South Island team to face the 

North Island at the national 

championships later this year. 

The avid hunter and former 

motocross rider took up the 

sport three years ago after seeing 

it mentioned in the Lincoln 

High School notices. 

“I realised I really enjoyed it 

and now it takes up the majority 

of my spare time,” he said. 

“I don’t think about 

achievements or trophies, I just 

want to shoot well and do my 

best.” 

Scott said the sport was 

mostly mental but weather 

factors like the wind can play a 

part as well. 

“You have to keep your eye on 

the targets and factor in what 

the conditions might do but 

that’s half the fun.”



SELWYN TIMES 

REACH: Sophie Cameron 

beats Hannah Glassey to the 

ball. 

ON ATTACK: Ruby Keno about 

to make a pass. 

Lincoln A get title 

hopes back on track 

against Rolleston 

SPORTS 

TIGHT TUSSLE: The two centres – Rolleston’s Gemma Rowe 

(left) and Lincoln A’s Melissa Banks – battle it out for possesion. 

PHOTOS: KAREN CASEY 

AERIAL BATTLE: Mikayla Gillespie and Hannah Wilson leap 

together. (Below) – Gemma Rowe looks to pass to a teammate. 


DEFENDING champions 

Lincoln A left it late to record 

a much needed 52-49 win over 

newly-promoted Rolleston in 

the Selwyn premier netball 

competition at the Lincoln Event 

Centre on Saturday. 

Rolleston came into the game 

full of confidence after beating 

Broadfield A 55-54 in their first 

run out since winning promotion 

to the top grade for round 

three of the season. 

Lincoln A were desperate to 

get their title aspirations back 

on track after a 55-46 loss to 

Greenpark B. 

Lincoln A managed to do it 

but had to produce a fourthquarter 

comeback after trailing 

by two goals heading into the 

final 15min. 

Coach Vanessa Robinson said 

her team had more than enough 

ball to put the match beyond 

doubt earlier than they did. 

“We must have won 15 

turnovers easily and then just 

handed them straight back,” she 

said. “It was very frustrating.” 

Robinson praised Rolleston’s 

“back to basics approach” and 

said her team could learn a lesson 

from the approach. 

“We’ve been dominant for a 

few years and that’s meant that 

we’ve been able to play with flair 

and haven’t had to rely on the 

basics,” she said. “You’ve got to 

give Rolleston a tremendous 

amount of credit for their approach 

and they’re having success 

with it.” 

After two weeks of the final 

round, all six teams are split by 

just one competition point. 

Greenpark A proved too 

strong winning 75-41 against 

their clubmates Greenpark B, 

and Broadfield A overcame 

Southbridge A 58-43. 

On Saturday, 

Greenpark B will 

play Rolleston A, 

Lincoln A will face 

Southbridge A and 

Broadfield A will 

match up against 

Greenpark A. 

Results: Lincoln 

A 52, Rolleston A 

49; Greenpark A 

75, Greenpark B 41; 

Broadfield A 58, 

Southbridge A 43. 

Points: Greenpark 

A 5, Broadfield 

A 5, Rolleston A 

5, Lincoln A 4, 

Southbridge A 4, 

Greenpark B 4. 

REACH: Sophie Cameron 

beats goal defence Hannah 

Glassey to the ball. 

CLOSE QUARTERS: Ashleigh 

Hill guards against Virgina 

Hogan. 

GRAB: Emma 

Bryce (left) 

stretches to 

take a catch. 

SPEED: 

Courtney 

Haberfield 

chases down 

a loose ball.



Lincoln Combined 

Proud supporters of 

Rugby & Netball in Selwyn 

face must win game against Nelson 


A WIN on Saturday against Nelson 

College is a must for Lincoln 

Combined if they want to make the 

UC Championship top four for the 

first time. 

Lincoln Combined were their 

own worst enemy during a 24-10 

loss to St Bede’s College on Saturday. 

The result left Lincoln clinging to 

a semi-final spot with away games 

to Nelson College and Christchurch 

Boys’ High School to round 

out their season. 

Realistically, they’ll have to win 

one of those fixtures to have any 

chance of making the top four for 

the first time. 

Coach Mike Wilson said his 

team struggled to impose themselves 

on the game in the first half 

and it cost them. “We were soft in 

the beginning to be honest. We 

fell off tackles and made too many 

errors,” Wilson said. “We were 

playing into a breeze and I felt like 

all the 50-50 bounces were going 

their way, but we certainly didn’t 

help ourselves,” he said. 

Lincoln Combined played the 

game without their captain and 

midfield general Wil Gualter after 

he was knocked out during the 

Crusaders Knights training camp a 

fortnight ago. 

“We missed him as any team 

would miss their only player who 

plays at (the Knights) level but most 

importantly we missed his voice 

and leadership,” Wilson said. 

He said Gualter was not guaranteed 

to return this week for the 

must win game against Nelson 

College. 

Against St Bede’s, Lincoln 

Combined trailed 19-3 at halftime 

and while a try to halfback Robert 

Sporke gave them a brief hope of 

getting a losers bonus point for 

finishing within seven points, a 

St Bede’s intercept try killed off 

that hope. Nelson College lost the 

Moascar Cup to CBHS on Saturday 

and will no doubt be eager to take 

out their frustration on Lincoln 

Combined in Nelson. 

Results: Rangiora HS 47, 

Waimea Combined 20; Christ’s 

College 38, Marlborough Boys 

15; Christchurch Boys 22, Nelson 

College 12; St Thomas 51, Mid 

Canterbury Combined 8; St Bede’s 

24, Lincoln Combined 10; Timaru 

Boys’ 57, Aoraki Combined 7; 

Shirley Boys’ 24, St Andrew’s 22. 

HARD YARDS: Lincoln Combined reserve forward Ben Aicken surges towards the try line 

during his team’s 24-10 loss to St Bede’s College at St Bede’s on Saturday. 

PHOTO: FELICITY PLUCK 

Springston 

sneak into 

semi-final 


SPRINGSTON beat Southbridge 

22-12 away from home and 

scored a four-try bonus point on 

Saturday to sneak into the semifinals 

of the Ellesmere senior 

rugby competition. 

The result saw Springston go to 

fourth spot by one competition 

point, with both Southbridge 

and Burnham Dunsandel Irwell, 

who beat Rolleston 53-20, tied 

on 27 points in fifth and sixth 

respectively. 

Springston scored four unanswered 

tries to lead 22-0 before 

Southbridge found their feet midway 

through the second half. 

Two tries to Springston winger 

Josh Young proved vital in the 

outcome. 

Top-of-the-table Waihora 

will be waiting for them. They 

took the Murray Cooper Shield 

off Darfield 12-0 on Saturday 

and are looking to add to their 

trophy cabinet after they won the 

combined country competition 

earlier in the season. 

Waihora scored all of their 

points in the first half through 

tries to Joel Harden and Connor 

MacButler and a conversion to 

Harry Kirk proved enough in 

spite of a second half arm wrestle. 

It was a double blow for 

Darfield who will now travel to 

Prebbleton after they grabbed 

second with a hard-fought 32-25 

win over Lincoln. 

Prebbleton’s Mitch Laughton 

scored 17 points in the win. The 

result dashed Lincoln’s slim topfour 

chances. 

West Melton ensured Hornby 

would collect the wooden spoon 

after they triumphed over the 

winless cellar-dwellers 31-10. 

Results: Waihora 12, Darfield 

0; Springston 22, Southbridge 12; 

Prebbleton 32, Lincoln 25; BDI 

53, Rolleston 20; West Melton 31, 

Hornby 10. 

Points: Waihora 38, Prebbleton 

33, Darfield 33, Springston 28, 

BDI 27, Southbridge 27, Lincoln 

23, West Melton 9, Rolleston 9, 

Hornby 1. 

Hawkins Trophy goes 

to Lincoln University 

• By Jim Doyle 

WHAT IS it about Lincoln 

University and New Brighton? 

The Lincoln University 

Rams have laid 14 tries on 

the seasiders in two previous 

contests. 

They managed only two on 

Sunday but a 26-7 win in a 

grand-final of the Hawkins 

Trophy at Rugby Park is 

convincing, especially since 

Brighton’s points came in the 

last seconds. 

Lincoln head coach Bevan 

Sisson had a compelling take on 

it. “Brighton are really physical 

and like to feed off mistakes. So 

you just don’t give them the ball 

and there’s no plan B for them,” 

he said. 

Sisson said key areas were the 

back of Brighton’s scrum and 

in midfield. However, the Rams 

didn’t punish the Brighton 

scrum quite as much as in 

previous games. 

They kept Aaron McCoy 

bottled up and did the 

same to Brighton’s Scotland 

international, No 12 Phil 

Burleigh. 

“Keep them under pressure 

and they don’t have a lot of 

other options. You could say we 

strangled them out of it.” 

Sisson was surprised that 

WINNERS: Lincoln University celebrate with the Hawkins 

Trophy after a 26-7 win over New Brighton at Rugby Park on 

Sunday. 

when Brighton won the toss 

they gave first use of the wind to 

the Rams. 

“We’d have taken the wind. 

It did die in the second half, 

although we still found it hard 

to get out of our area in that 

time. I said it was a 20-point 

wind and we achieved that,” 

said Sisson. 

He agreed with Ben Morris’s 

after-match comment about 

hitting Brighton in the first 

20min. And they did that, 

notching their two tries within 

16min. “The thing was, don’t let 

the crowd into it,’’ said Sisson. 

Gold-clad Brighton 

supporters were there in droves 

as usual if the seasiders are 

in a final. They managed to 

stay merry in spite of the tide 

running against them until the 

death. 

Sisson had special praise for 

three young players – Connor 

Gordon, Connor Garden- 

Bachop and Cullen Grace. 

“They’ll be really dangerous 

with more experience, “ he said. 

Scorecard: Lincoln University 

26 (Connor Garden-Bachop, 

Mitch Dunshea tries; Brett 

Cameron 2 conv, 4 pen) beat 

New Brighton 7 (Jordan French 

try; Stefan Moir conv). HT: 

20-0.

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Minister shares in celebration 

of good farming practice 

Minister of Agriculture, Hon Damien 

O’Connor was in Canterbury last Tuesday, 

where he met Environment Canterbury 

representatives and farming leaders to 

celebrate good farming practice. 

Minister O’Connor said the Government 

had laid down clear bottom lines on water 

quality and welcomed the increased 

awareness and huge amount of mitigation 

taking place. 

“Farming in tune with the environment 

shows consumers that their food is produced 

by people who care and forms part of the 

social licence that allows landowners to 

operate,” the Minister said. 

Environment Canterbury councillor Tom 

Lambie said the Good Management Practice 

(GMP) “journey” started in Canterbury 

some years ago, and was marketed at 

national level by the launch in June of the 

Good Farming Practice Action Plan for 

Water Quality. 

“Now is a good time to take stock and 

recognise just how far we’ve come,” Mr 

Lambie said. 

“It is four years since Industry Agreed 

Good Management Practices Relating 

to Water Quality were introduced by the 

primary sectors in Canterbury with a view 

to national adoption. 

The Canterbury journey was illustrated 

by a visit to an inter-generational dairy farm 

near Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere where 

innovation and sustainable management 

have led to an impressive value-added story, 

and a series of presentations. 

Mr Lambie, who chaired the original 

group that guided the work informing the 

Good Management Practices each sector 

developed, said all the key elements of 

the journey were on show – continuous 

improvement, targeted rules and smarter 

tools. 

“Collaboration has been key to our 

success at every stage,” Mr Lambie said. 

“For example, practices introduced by the 

primary sectors were a prime example of 

collaboration to help address our challenging 

water quality issues. The work of our water 

Visiting the Legg Farm near 

Te Waihora were from left: 

Our Land & Water Science 

Challenge representative Ken 

Taylor, one of the farmers, chief 

operating officer Environment 

Canterbury Nadeine Dommisse, 

Environment Canterbury 

councillor Tom Lambie, MPI 

representative Steve Penno, 

Minister of Agriculture Damien 

O’Connor. 

zone committees around the region since 

the Canterbury Water Management Strategy 

started in 2010 is another.” 

Good management practice should be the 

minimum standard for the primary sector, 

Mr Lambie said. 

“It is what every farmer would reasonably 

expect from their peers. They are now 

identifying the environmental risks and 

acting to manage them. 

“Farm environment plans (FEPs) are 

central to this. We already have more than 

3000 FEPs throughout the region, a rigorous 

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land use consents being required of farmers 

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showcase all the good work that is happening 

in Canterbury, and today’s activities have 

given us that chance in a very practical way,” 

Mr Lambie said. 

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Feds support emission reduction but say 

road map needed 

Moves to significantly reduce emissions 

and meet Paris Agreement commitments 

are supported by Federated Farmers, but 

this should not be at the expense of New 

Zealanders’ economic and social wellbeing, 

the organisation says. 

“We need that clear 

road map to a low net 

emissions economy 

and a long-term plan 

of action that endures 

political cycles. But 

New Zealand should 

not lock itself into an 

inflexible approach 

that disadvantages 

us more than other 

nations,” Feds climate 

Andrew Hoggard change spokesperson 

Andrew Hoggard said. 

“In the decades to 2050 we’ll also be 

grappling with the major cost implications 

of an ageing population. We must have 

regard for the impact various ‘net zero’ 

options would have on emissions prices and 

on GDP, jobs and incomes.” 

In its submission on the Zero Carbon Bill, 

Federated Famers said the best option of the 

three put forward in the Our Climate Your 

Say discussion paper was the “two baskets” 

approach that focused on reductions in longlived 

greenhouse gas emissions (carbon 

dioxide and nitrous oxide) while stabilising 

short-lived emissions (methane). 

“New Zealand’s primary industries earned 

64 per cent of our total merchandise export 

income in 2017/18, not to mention the 

several billion dollars of food produced for 

domestic consumption,” Mr Hoggard said. 

“We have an unsubsidised but highly 

efficient agricultural sector, which is 

markedly exposed to competition from 

moderately to highly subsidised producers 

in other nations. 

“Successive governments have worked 

hard to remove barriers to trade. It would be 

counterproductive for future governments 

to impose costs on our producers that would 

undermine those trade gains. 

“The wrong policies could reduce our 

emissions-efficient food production, a gap 

that will be filled by much less emissionsefficient 

producers overseas. We lose 

economically, and so does the planet in terms 

of global warming and climate change.” 

The Federation’s submission said 

regardless of which 2050 target is adopted, 

agricultural biological emissions should 

not come under the ETS until cost-effective 

mitigations are available to farmers and 

our international competitors make similar 

moves. 

It also noted the great potential for forest 

and other woody vegetation to sequest 

carbon, including establishment of new 

commercial forests, farm woodlots, shelter 

belts, slope stability, erosion control planting 

and riparian planting. 

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Winter Family Storytime 

Various days, 6-7pm 

Go along to a special 

interactive evening Storytime. 

Staff will be sharing some 

fabulous interactive stories plus 

there will be a treasure hunt. 

Come along in your cosiest PJs 

and join in the fun. Sessions are 

aimed at two to seven-year-olds 

but all are welcome. Bookings 

essential at www.selwynlibrary. 

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Darfield, Rolleston, Leeston and 

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Crafternoon – Craft & Chat 

Wednesdays and Saturdays 

monthly, 2-3pm, August 1 to 

September 26 

Come along to drop-in craft 

sessions at your library. Share 

and learn new skills, swap tips, 

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others. Bring your own projects, 

materials and crafting kits. No 

bookings required. All ages 

and abilities welcome for term 

three. Visit www.selwynlibrary. 

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All Selwyn libraries 

Genealogy/Family History 

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Wednesday and Saturday, 

10am-noon, and the last Tuesday 

Email gilbert.wealleans@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

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Come along to research your 

ancestry. It is interesting as 

well as fun and you may be 

surprised who you discover. Call 

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information. 

Darfield Library, 1 South Tce, 

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Finnegans Runners – 

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Wednesday, 6pm 

Come and enjoy some social 

running over a 3km or 6km 

course. Walk or run and it is 

all for fun. Visit the Finnegans 

Runners’ Facebook page for 

more information. Gold coin 

donation. 

Finnegans Prebbleton 

Traditional Irish Music Jam 

Session 

Every Friday, 8pm 

Pop along to enjoy some 

traditional music from the 

Emerald Isle. All ages welcome 

and entry is free. 

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Time for Fun – Saturday 

Activities 

Saturday, 2-3pm 

Come to your local library on 

Saturday afternoon for some free 

fun. Most events are suitable for 

all ages but children younger 

The Kirwee Players production of The Witches of Eastwick 

opens on Friday at 7.30pm. This is comedy with spine-tingling 

music and just a touch of magic. Not to be missed. Suitable for 

all ages. Kirwee Community Hall, High St, Kirwee. 

than eight will require active 

adult supervision. Check 

www.selwynlibrary.co.nz for 

details. 

All Selwyn libraries 

Tree Pruning Demonstration 

Sunday, 10.30am 

Need to know how to prune 

apple and other pip fruit trees? 

Come along to a demonstration 

at the Springston Community 

Secret Garden and learn from 

expert local Greg Quinn. The try 

out your new skills. Donation of 

$5 or more, if you like. For more 

information email Sue.jarvis@ 

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Patchwork Plus 

Monday, 10am-3pm 

Bring along any craft you wish 

and have a chat. Call Jill Percy on 

324 2331 for more information. 

Leeston Library, 19 Messines St, 

Leeston 

JP Clinic – Rolleston 

Monday, noon-1pm 

A justice of the peace will 

be available to members of 

the community to witness 

signatures and documents, 

certify document copies, hear 

oaths, declarations, affidavits 

or affirmations, as well as sign 

citizenship, sponsorship or rates 

rebates applications. 

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Drive, Rolleston 

SELWYN TIMES 

The Sustainable House of the 

Future comes to Lincoln 

Monday, 7pm 

Dennis Chapman explains 

the features of his new Lincoln 

houses which he has designed 

using the results of years of 

research building his own home 

in Tai Tapu. This will be followed 

by the Lincoln Envirotown 

meeting. All Welcome. 

Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer 

Drive, Lincoln 

Markets: 

West Melton Market: 

Saturday, 9am-noon. St Paul’s 

Church. 

Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft 

Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm. 

Gerald St, Lincoln. 

Darfield Market: Saturday, 

9am-1pm, opposite Challenge 

Darfield, South Tce. 

Edendale Car Boot Sale: 

Sunday, noon-3pm, Edendale 

Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd, West 

Melton. 

Running groups: 

Lincoln Road Runners: 

Tuesday registration from 

5.30pm starts at 6pm. 3km or 

6km. Starts at Lincoln University. 

Gold coin donation. 

Malvern Road Runners: 

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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 

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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 

Heatpump 

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 


CABLE LOCATING 

Underground mains cable 

locating and fault finding. 

powercable.direct 

@xtra.co.nz. www. 

powercabledirect.co.nz 

CARPET & VINYL 

LAYING 

Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching, 

E mail jflattery@xtra. 

co.nz 

ph 0800 003 181 

or 027 2407416 

CARPENTER 

HANDYMAN 

Small Job Specialists, 

Carpentry, Repairs, 

Decking & Maintenance, 

40 years experience, no 

job too small, Ph Warren 

03 322-1103 or 027 697- 

8541 

CARPET & VINYL 

LAYING 

Exp. Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching. 

Email jflattery@xtra.co.nz 

ph 0800 003 181 or 027 

2407416 

CONCRETE CuTTING 

Affordable Concrete 

Cutting with Quality, and 

removal work. Free quote. 

No job to small. Phone 027 

442-2219, Fax 359-6052 

a/h 359- 4605 

CONTRACTING 

Asphalt driveways, 

trenching, section 

clearing, demolition, tree/ 

stump removal, truck& 

digger hire, lifestyle block 

development, post driving. 

Ph 329 7165 or 027 

6161761. Owner operator 

Jason. Jason Woods 

Contracting Ltd. 

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 

LANDSCAPING 

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation, 

Decking, Fencing. 

Kanga & small digger 

services. Check out Squire 

Landscaping on facebook. 

FREE QUOTES. Ph 

Arthur 347-8796, 027 

220-7014 Edwin 027 220- 

7154 

MASONRY 

DAMAGED 

MASONRY?? 

Rock and Blocks Work Ltd 

for all your brick, block 

and tile laying needs. 

Friendly service Licensed 

Building Practitioner 

phone Devon on 021 375- 

888 or 03 329-5511 

RJB PLuMBING 

Renovations, New Houses, 

Hot Water Cylinders, 

Kitchens Bathroom 

Upgrades, Laundries, 

General Maintenance , 

Water Filters. Phone Mark 

0278690026 

TILING 

Flooring - Splashbacks 

-Wall incl tile removal, reg 

master tiler, ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

Wanted To Buy 

service. Selwyn Dealers. 

Phone 980 5812 or 027 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

AAA Buying goods 

in Rolleston,Lincoln, 

Prebbleton. Quality 

furniture, Beds, Stoves, 

Washing machines, 

Fridge Freezers. Same day 

313 8156 

TOOLS Garden, 

garage, woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

buyer, ph 355-2045 

Public Notices 

SpringSton 

tenniS Club 

A.g.M. 

Springston Domain 

Tuesday 14th 

August 7.30pm 

Contact 

Tania Howson 347-6083 

Alison Langdon 347-6111 

all welcome 

• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways • Auger Hole Drilling • Land Clearing & Development 

• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works • Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker 

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

g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz www.gmcontracting.co.nz



Public Notices 

MILITARY EXERCISE 

06 Aug - 15 Aug 2018 

The general public is to be advised that a 

NZ Army Exercise will be conducted in the 

Selwyn District area over the period 

06 Aug to 15 Aug 2018. 

The exercise will involve personnel of the 

School of Signals, from Burnham Military Camp. 

The exercise will involve up to 40 personnel. 

Training will involve soldiers conducting foot 

patrols and vehicle movement around the 

West Melton, Burnham and Lake Pearson 

areas, including Avoca Homestead by day 

and night. Soldiers will be carrying weapons 

in and around the area, blank rounds and 

pyrotechnics will be used. 

For more information please call 

03 363 0099 

Situations Vacant 

EXPERIENCED 

PAINTER REQUIRED 

Must have own reliable transport. 

Approximately 30 hours per week. - with some flexibility. 

Be part of a small team, working to a high standard. 

Work is in the Selwyn area and Christchurch. 

Contact Paul if interested: 027 366 1066 

Drivers Wanted!! 

Hornby or Rolleston 

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and 

experienced individuals with a Class 4 licence 

to drive our concrete trucks. 

You will need to prove you are committed, can 

understand the value of great customer service 

and have a strong focus on health and safety. 

The successful applicants will be required to 

undergo a full medical and drug test and should 

have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa. 

Please send your CV and cover letter to 

hr@crmc.co.nz. 


WANTED! 

Specialist Agricultural Machinery 

Operators and Truck Drivers 

Work with one of Canterbury’s leading 

agricultural contractors operating modern, 

well maintained machinery. We are looking 

for experienced operators, willing to put in the 

hours and work as part of a dedicated team. 

You must have: 

• Experience raking and mowing 

• A minimum Class 2 licence, with preference 

given to applicants with Class 4 or 5. 

• NZ residency or appropriate work Visa. 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. 

• Class 5 licence (Truck Drivers) 

We offer competitive remuneration and 

the opportunity to be part of a great team 

with ongoing comprehensive training on all 

machinery. 

If you think you fit the bill 

and can start ASAP please 

email your CV, a covering 

letter and contacts for at 

least 2 recent referees to: 

office@ealgroup.co.nz. 

Classifieds 


Casual 

RelieveRs 

We are currently looking for relievers, 

registered or unregistered, who are able 

to work for Cashmere Early Learning 

Centre (CELC) on a casual basis. 

If you are interested in joining the CELC 

team, we would like to hear from you. 

Please contact Nicole: 

(03) 943 2305 or nicole@celc.co.nz 

Vehicles Wanted 

CAR REMOVALS 

$$CASH PAID$$ 

CARS, VANS, UTES 

& 4X4 WANTED 

NZ OWNED 

AND 

OPERATED 

FOR 

24 YEARS 

We use world class vehicle 

depollution systems 

0800 8200 600 

www.pickapart.co.nz 

26th August 2018 

10am – 3pm 

Air Force Museum, Wigram 

Tickets only $20 

available on the door 

BRIDALSHOW 

“we will beat any competitors written quote” 

Contact us today 

Entertainment 

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE 

Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100 

Show 

home 

Guide 

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 

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 

David Reid Homes 

Casebrook 

New showhome coming soon: 

2 Glenturret Drive 

Prebbleton 

80 Farthing Drive 

Fri to Sun 12pm-4pm 

Shane - 021 392 995 or 

Krystal - 021 335 707 

www.davidreidhomes.co.nz 

To advertise in 

The Showhome Guide 

Contact Elaine: (03) 364 7436 

elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi



M-A 

‘The 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

Selwyn 

Experts’ 

SELWYN TIMES 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

LADBROOKS - 95 Barnes Road 

4 HECTARE BARELAND 

• Fantastic location, only two minutes from Ladbrooks 

School 

• Positioned nicely off the road 

• Auto building rights and lovely views up to the Port Hills 

and beyond 

• Power and telephone to boundary 

• Excellent fencing 

• Build your dream home on this desirable block 

NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON - 274 Lincoln/Rolleston Road 

WHAT A LOCATION 

• 4 Hectares 

• Modern four bedroom and office home 

• Two living areas 

• Excellent outdoor living 

• Sheltered and private 

• 60 x 30m all weather arena 

• Well subdivided paddocks 

• Boundary riding track 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

Price: Neg over $520,000 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/412 

Chris Flanagan Mb 027 433 4657 

chris@marealestate.co.nz 

Open Home: Sun 2.30pm - 3.00pm 

Price: Neg over $995,000 


Chris Flanagan Mb 027 433 4657 

chris@marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON - 36 McLenaghan Road 

DESIRABLE AND STYLISH - NEW 

• Quality brand new build 

• Four bedroom family home 

• Open plan kitchen and 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 to the Rolleston township 

OPEN HOME 

ROLLESTON - 27C Stonebrook Drive 

STEP INSIDE AND “WOW” 

• Private and sunny setting 

• Low maintenance 

• Three double bedrooms 


• Modern spacious kitchen 

• Walk in pantry 

• Fantastic outdoor living 

• Wonderful heating options 

• Separate laundry 

• Central convenient location 

OPEN HOME 


Price: Neg Over $559,000 


Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 






ROLLESTON - 53 Renoir Drive 

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOCATION! 

• Immaculately presented four bedroom home 

• Open plan kitchen and dining area 

• Private deck/patio 


• Pellet fire and heat pump 

• Beautifully landscaped section 

• Fully fenced and parking for caravan or boat 

• New carpet and décor throughout 

• Walking distance to Clearview primary school and the 

Rolleston township 

OPEN HOME 

ROLLESTON - 80 Shillingford Blvd 

FARINGDON'S “X” FACTOR 

• 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 

• Separate laundry 

• Sits nicely on section to maximise sun 

• LED lighting and heat pump 

• Double glazing and insulation 

• Fully fenced with patios and landscaping 

OPEN HOME 

Open Home: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm 



Open Home: Sun 2.45 – 3.15pm 







COALGATE - 3070 Coaltrack Road 

LOADS OF POTENTIAL - INSPECTION WILL 

IMPRESS! 

• Simply unique property 

• Tastefully converted lodge to residential dwelling in 2013 

• Modern kitchen with open plan living 

• Large 275sqm home in friendly Coalgate village 

• Insulated floors and ceilings with two wetback fires 

• Stunning warmth of rimu throughout 

• Configured for four bedrooms 

• Scope for further development 

• Large 1765m 2 rear section with vege patch & greenhouse 

• Welcoming country view from entertainment area 

OPEN HOME 

DARFIELD - Creyke Road 

TORLESSE ESTATE - STAGE ONE RELEASED 

- TITLES ISSUED! 

• Choice of 11 x 1Ha blocks (TWO SOLD) 

• Boundary fencing now completed so come and 

visualize your block with its magnificent views 

• Power, telephone, fibre, town water and title 

• Sealed road frontage 

• Restrictive covenants 

• Inclusive of water treatment system 

• Five mins from Darfield township 

AGENT ON SITE 


Price: $449,000 



Price: $295,000 


Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657 

Paul Robinson 021 277 2690 

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657 

Paul Robinson 021 277 2690 

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 

Charlotte Knowler 

027 532 5931 

Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 

Emily Newcombe 

021 645 695


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Wednesday August 1 2018 31



SELWYN TIMES

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS 

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

INSIDE 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 1ST AUgUST 2018 

AgENT ON SITE 

EVERY SUNDAY 

2-3PM 

DARFIELD’S NEWEST SUBDIVISION 

Torlesse Estate epitomises the best of rural yet 

community living situated on the fringe of the 

Darfield Township. It is well positioned to make 

the most of the amazing backdrop of the Torlesse 

Range and for you to extend your home beyond 

the boundary to the vista beyond. A great choice 

of 11 x 1 Hectare blocks (10,000m 2 ) are for sale. 

(Two already sold). Boundary fencing has been 

completed so come and visualise your block with 

it’s magnificent views. Each block having power, 

telephone, fibre, town water and title. For peace 

of mind there are restrictive covenants in place to 

protect your investment. The price of $295,000 is 

inclusive of a water treatment system. 

CREykE ROAD, DARFIELD 

M-A 




Contact: 

M 0274 334 657 

W 03 347 9949 

E chris@marealestate.co.nz 

Paul Robinson 

Contact: 

M 021 277 2690 

W 03 318 8204 

E paul@marealestate.co.nz 

TITLES ISSUED 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

1000m2 SECTIONS – AN ENDANGERED SPECIES 

East Maddisons Road, RollEston 

With the current trend of developing smaller sections of 400m 2 to 

650m 2 lots in Rolleston, these 1000m 2 lots are a very rare commodity. 

the kiwi quarter acre (1000m 2 ) dream is still achievable on these 

East Maddisons Road sections. they come fully fenced and ready 

for your dream home with perhaps three car garaging for your extra 

weekend toys. there will still be room for a decent private backyard 

for the children to play, along with a large vegetable garden, glass 

house, pool or a super-sized deck to relax on. 

located at the quiet end of East Maddisons Road on a secluded side 

road, vehicle noise will be at a minimum ensuring peace and quiet 

and a safe environment for children to ride their bikes. 

M-A 



With only seven lots still available of these very rare 1000m 2 lots 

don’t be the one to miss out. 

titles will be available from towards the end of this year and a small 

deposit can secure your dream section. 

Price: From $240,000 


FOR MORE INFORMATION 

CONTACT: 


Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Mobile: 0274 334 657 

Experts’ Office: 03 347 9949 

E-mail: chris@marealestate.co.nz 

RESIDENTIAL | LIFESTYLE | RURAL PROPERTY Licensed REAA2008 

‘The Selwyn 

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

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Shona Robb 

M 027 229 3657 

P 03 347 4711 

Shona Robb 

M 027 229 3657 

P 03 347 4711 

Shona Robb 

M 027 229 3657 

P 03 347 4711 

Mitchell Roberts 

M 027 413 0797 

Mana Tai 

M 027 626 2824 

P 03 385 0343 

Jackie Wither 

M 027 4503 777 

P 03 349 9919 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Contributor to realestate.co.nz 

Richard Tait (Taitie) 

M 027 777 8080 

P 03 347 4711 

Fergus Spain 

M 027 608 4768 

P 03 347 4711 

Your home for local property 

harcourts.co.nz

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Katie Harrison 

M 021 135 0887 

P 03 347 4711 


M 021 135 0887 

P 03 347 4711 


M 021 135 0887 

P 03 347 4711 

Julia Golding 

M 027 431 4800 

Stevie Golding 

M 021 083 04660 

P 03 349 9919 

Andrew Saré 

M 021 714 287 

P 03 349 9919 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Contributor to realestate.co.nz 

Your home for local property 

harcourts.co.nz

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Home heating – 

electricity, gas or wood? 

How you heat your home depends on a 

number of factors. Figuring out the best 

way to heat your home continues to be a 

matter for debate. 

Several things are undisputed. A 

warm, dry home is essential for 

comfort and good health, good 

insulation dramatically increases 

the efficiency of any heating 

system and ventilation is an 

important consideration. 

Most homes are 

heated by electricity, 

gas, or wood. In 

New Zealand, 

heating accounts 

for approximately 

30 percent of a 

home’s annual energy 

consumption. There are many 

things you can do to reduce 

consumption and cost. 

The World Health Organisation 

recommends a temperature of 18 deg C 

for indoor living areas, and slightly less for 

bedrooms. It recommends slightly higher 

temperatures for vulnerable people – the 

elderly and small children. Studies have 

shown that indoor temperatures below 12 

degrees can disrupt sleep. 

Among all these considerations, how 

you heat your home is a matter of personal 

choice, with many options available. 

Heat pumps are generally the most 

common and cost-effective form of home 

heating in New Zealand. Used properly, 

they heat quickly and are convenient. 

However, you need to have the right sized 

unit for the area and they don’t work when 

electricity is not available. They tend to be 

room-specific but ducted heat pumps are 

becoming more popular and are costeffective, 

especially in new builds, but can 

also be installed into established homes. 

Modern wood burners may be the 

closest you can get to an open-fire feel, but 

are much more efficient. Wood is generally 

a renewable fuel, and if you have a cheap 

or free supply, a wood burner may be 

the least expensive heating option. They 

heat large areas and are not dependent 

on electricity but there is the chopping 

and stacking to be done, flues need to be 

cleaned regularly and older models can 

contribute to air pollution and may violate 

strict air quality regulations – www.mfe. 

govt.nz has detailed information regarding 

this. 

Pellet fires are typically more efficient 

than wood burners but can have a smaller 

output. They require electricity but 

some have a battery backup and they are 

thermostatically controlled with timers. 

These must comply with regulations which 

are also detailed on the Ministry for the 

Environment website. 

Gas heating is common and convenient. 

Central heating systems can be zone 

controlled and provide warm air 

circulation. Flued gas heaters are best, as 

unflued and portable gas heaters produce 

lots of moisture and emit pollutants that 

can be unsafe. Flued gas heating systems 

can be installed in most homes. They are 

fast heating and are relatively inexpensive 

to run. However gas is not a renewable 

resource and prices can vary widely. 

The greatest source of energy is actually 

free. Harnessing the sun can dramatically 

reduce heating costs and is the most 

environmentally friendly way to heat your 

home. Passive heating combines insulation 

with good design, accomplished more 

effectively in new builds but also able to be 

incorporated into existing homes. 

Getting the sun’s warmth into your 

home is a function of the design; keeping 

it in is a function of the insulation. There 

is a wealth of information online as passive 

heating becomes normative in the design 

and building industry. 

Websites such as energywise.govt. 

nz and smarterhomes.org.nz have 

comprehensive information on and tips 

for, heating your home in the colder 

months.

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Buying a lifestyle block 

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City life getting you down? Dreaming of 

living in the country, where you ‘commute’ 

from the breakfast table to a barn or your 

home office? It might look like an easy life but 

buying a lifestyle property can be a complex 

business. 

While living in the country has much 

to recommend it, you need to do more 

preparation for buying a place there than 

buying a pair of gumboots and comparing 

the merits of ride-on mowers. 

“We recommend comprehensive due 

diligence when buying any kind of property, 

but rural ones come with a whole extra set of 

things to think about compared to buying a 

straightforward stand-alone home in town,” 

says Kevin Lampen-Smith, chief executive of 

the Real Estate Authority (REA). 

Lampen-Smith says that while it’s tempting 

to focus on the dream wish list for your 

bucolic bolt-hole, but you should also 

compile a list of issues to be aware of (and 

people who can help you learn about them). 

“If the property you like is being sold by a 

licensed real estate agent, remember that you 

can ask them anything you like about it,” he 

says. 

“Rural real estate agents have special skills 

in this area and they’ll be able to help you 

figure out what information you need to 

make a well-informed decision. It’s also a 

good idea to get your lawyer onboard early to 

check titles, consents and other information 

that you gather in the process.” 

It might feel like you’re getting away from 

it all when moving out of town, but rural 

developments can be subject to rules that 

restrict what you can do. Lampen-Smith 

recommends getting your lawyer to check if 

there are any covenants on the property that 

might have an impact on a future business 

you may run there, or any planned building 

projects. You don’t want to invest in an 

alpaca herd for your new dream property 

only to find that it’s not allowed to carry any 

livestock. Similarly, it would be tough to 

discover that your subdivision plans are not 

permitted by council rules. 

Be aware that there may be tax implications 

if you’re planning to use the property as a 

business, Lampen-Smith says. 

“In general, if it is currently being used for 

a business that is tax-registered – whether 

that’s selling organic eggs, grazing stock 

or running a B&B – then the seller will 

probably add GST to the price. This means 

you’ll pay an extra 15 per cent, unless you are 

also registered for GST. Ask your lawyer or 

accountant to check if the house or any other 

buildings on the property are GST-exempt. 

They will also be able to advise you on 

whether you need to be GST-registered.” 

A good place to start when trying to figure 

out what tax obligations might attach to your 

purchase of the property is Inland Revenue’s 

property tax decision tree (available at 

http://www.ird.govt.nz/property/propertyterms-and-tools/property-decision-tree/), 

but keep in mind that it is always best to 

seek professional advice before you make a 

decision. 

Rural properties (like all properties) can 

also have easements on the title that relate to 

access, water or power. Lampen-Smith says 

you should ask your lawyer to check the title 

and work out what the easements are, and 

how they will have an impact on your rights 

and responsibilities as an owner. 

“For example, if the title allows a neighbour 

access to a piece of their land through your 

property, do you have any right to limit the 

type and frequency of that access if you buy 

it?” 

Be aware too that there may be ‘unofficial’ 

easements operating; the incumbent owners 

may have an informal arrangement with their 

neighbours, but this may not remain when 

the property passes into new ownership. 

Things that we take for granted when living 

in urban environments, like water, sewage 

and access, can require more involvement in 

rural areas. Check the water sources for the 

property – if it has its own bore, are there 

limits on the amount of water you can draw 

from it? What is the process for ensuring it is 

safe to drink? What happens to wastewater 

and sewage? Are you prepared for life with 

a septic tank? Will the current owner ensure 

the tank is empty as a condition of sale? 

When it comes to access, will you share 

a private road or right of way with other 

properties? What will be your responsibilities 

and potential costs for maintaining it? Don’t 

forget that your neighbours may be involved 

in unglamorous activities at ungodly hours – 

check the zoning rules for nearby properties 

if you’re worried about noise, smells or traffic. 

You might think it’s lovely to have stock 

grazing out the window, but are you ready for 

a milk tanker driving past every morning? Be 

aware that the LIM will not always alert you 

to any pending or current NZTA decisions 

regarding local highway linkages that often 

divert traffic away from urban centres in 

favour of immediate rural areas on the town 

boundary. Check with NZTA if you think 

your property could be affected by road 

changes. 

“Like all property purchases, buying a place 

in the country requires careful, objective 

consideration,” Lampen-Smith says. 

“There are lots of great things about living 

on the land, but it’s best to be realistic about 

it. You don’t want to be like the former townie 

I met a few weeks ago, who mournfully told 

me that their lifestyle block had become “a 

life sentence”. Do your homework and you’re 

far more likely to live happily ever after in 

rural bliss.” 

For independent advice on buying or 

selling property, check out settled.govt.nz. 

REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

5 Derrynane Lane, Cashmere 

ONE MORE LISTED 

19 Platform Way, Prebbleton 

OFFERS OvER $679,000 

(all offers to be presented 5pm, 15th August unless sold prior) 

Tranquil Haven in a Private 

Location! 

Situated in a peaceful and sought after setting this 

contemporary and cleverly arranged 5 bedroom home 

offers flexible family living. Positioned at the heart of the 

home are the open plan living area and interconnecting 

formal lounge which has been thoughtfully configured to 

allow for separation. The master bedroom is a relaxing 

retreat and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite 

with under tile heating and also a sliding door out to a 

dedicated patio that adjoins the deck. Located just a short 

stroll from the cafes and stores in Prebbleton Village, you 

can ejoy a charming village lifestyle while still being within 

easy reach of the city. Contact Mike for more information. 

DEADLINE SALE 5pm 23rd August 

(unless sold prior) 

Miles of Style and a Magnificent Outlook! 

Superbly elevated and designed to embrace the breathtaking 

views from every angle, this substantial and striking 

five-bedroom home offers resort style living from a private 

and peaceful position on the Cashmere Hills. 

Thoughtfully crafted using an abundance of glass which 

bathes the home in natural light while also framing the 

sweeping vistas, the property also enjoys seamless indooroutdoor 

flow which ensures you can spend countless hours 

soaking up the sun and admiring the views year round. 

The home’s quiet cul-de-sac location coupled with the 

Longhurst Reserve boundary provides you with incredibly 

peaceful surroundings. Victoria Park and the numerous 

walking tracks are only a short stroll from your door. 

Space, style, situation and sublime views have come together 

to create a truly outstanding property that will attract plenty 

of interest. Contact Mike today for further information on 

how this could be your new home. 

64 Othello Drive, Rolleston Tranquil Haven in a Private 

Location! 

BY NEGOTIATION 

Tucked away on a private rear 926m2 section in the ‘Hamlet’ 

subdivision is this four-bedroom brick beauty that will steal 

the hearts of many but can only be sold to one! 

Central to everyday living is the open plan kitchen, dining 

and lounge area with an adjacent formal lounge which 

interacts superbly with the open plan living area. 

This well presented home adorned with a largely neutral 

colour scheme has four double bedrooms. The master is a 

relaxing retreat and enjoys an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and 

direct access out to the patio. 

Don’t delay – make this your next home! Contact Mike now 

for further information & viewing times. 

Mike Goatley 

027 249 5561 

Stephen Ferguson 

021 224 2000 

Trevor McIvor 

027 444 2814 

Fraser Mackintosh 

027 286 8161 

Elyse Campbell 

021 187 6217 

Nicola Curtis 

Administrator 

Julz Sibbe 

Administrator 

68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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LIVE THE LIFESTYLE IN LANDSBOROUGH 

NEW LISTING 

DARFIELD 

5 Landsborough Drive 

Superior Family living at its best. 

This beautifully presented, spacious 318m2 home has 

everything you need for a growing family. 

• 5 Bedrooms 

• 2 Bathrooms including 3 toilets 

• 2 Living areas ( one with Log Burner ) 

• Up to date kitchen with large walk in Butlers Pantry 

• Clever indoor outdoor flow 

At just three years old, this near new home sits on a 

5000m2 section built for all day sun. The north facing 

bedrooms all have their own access to the patio area 

and with the landscaping providing privacy to most of 

the property, you can sit and enjoy the outdoors any 

time. 

The vege beds are positioned for the sun and are 

sheltered from the wind. The large level lawns can be 

enjoyed by the whole family, and for some quiet time 

you can sit by the water race with a cuppa and a book 

while taking in the breath taking views of the 

mountains. 

The 108m2, three door, high stud shed has enough 

room to house anything from your ride-on mower to 

your motor home. 

WEB ID DFU63088 

VIEW 5 & 12 Aug 1.15 - 1.45pm 

Jannetta Thomas 

Mobile 021 256 6295 

Office 03 929 0306 

jannetta@pb.co.nz 

BUYERS $869,000+ 

5 

2 

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ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT! 

NEW LISTING 

WEB ID DFR63012 

DUNSANDEL 

391 Sharlands Road 

8-hectare lifestyle property featuring a permanent 

material “Lockwood Home” set in park-like grounds 

enjoying 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Formal lounge, 

dining and kitchen opening onto north facing patio area 

well setup for alfresco dining/living with outdoor oven 

and hot tub. Detached double garage features a studio 

room located above with its own bathroom. 

Large 275m2 fully enclosed shed plus a range of other 

sundry buildings. Irrigation consent via groundwater 

bore and well subdivided into 10 paddocks with 

excellent shelter, ideally suited to horse or cattle grazing. 

DEADLINE SALE 

VIEW 5 & 12 Aug 1.00 - 1.45pm 

DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 21st August, 2018 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Gareth Cox 

Mobile 021 250 9714 

Office 03 929 0306 

gareth@pb.co.nz 

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DARFIELD 

20 Landsborough Drive 

Simply stunning with inspirational Alpine views and 

tailored for entertaining sits this superbly presented 

family home boasting all the benefits of a like-new build 

on a well landscaped 5002m2 section. 

Spectacular indooroutdoor living including a salt water 

pool. 4 bedrooms + office, 2 bathrooms (master with 

ensuite). Wet-back log-burner & heat transfer system. 

Walking distance to the Domain and McHugh’s Forest 

Park. 

See it at the open home or ring Amy for a private 

viewing. 

View By Appointment 

Amy Jones 

Mobile 021 077 9945 

amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

$759,000 

4 

2 

2 

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SETTLE IN SHEFFIELD 

NEW BEGINNINGS ON OLD WEST 

NEW LISTING 


SHEFFIELD 

23 Vogel Street 


This 868m2 section offers a unique opportunity for 

anyone looking to settle in the quiet town of Sheffield. 

With no covenants, the choice is yours. Whether it be a 

New Build, or you bring in a Relocatable Home, you will 

have that feel of country living on a lovely quiet street. A 

five minute walk and you are at the famous Sheffield Pie 

Shop, the local primary school is also an easy walk away, Jannetta Thomas 

while Darfield is just ten minutes down the road with all 

Mobile 021 256 6295 

Office 03 929 0306 

the necessary amenities. 

jannetta@pb.co.nz 

$139,000 


KIRWEE 

2468 Old West Coast Road 

A subtle blend of light, location, space and serenity 

awaits the discerning purchaser with stunning options 

for indoor/outdoor entertaining in this gorgeous 5.2 ha 

lifestyle offering on the rural edge of Kirwee. 

With fully fenced paddocks, water troughs, utility sheds, 

hen-house and 8 year old pine stand, the property really 

gives you that feeling of country freedom surrounded by 

wide open space with no near neighbours. 


Amy Jones 

Mobile 021 077 9945 

amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

Matt Collier 

Mobile 027 205 6626 

Office 03 929 0306 

mattc@pb.co.nz 

$695,000 

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Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

Investing 

to rent – 

with pets 

Rental properties that allow pets are a 

niche market for landlords. 

Pet-friendly rental properties are hard 

to find, and yet according to a 2011 New 

Zealand Companion Animal Council 

(NZCAC) survey, 68% of households own 

at least one pet. 

With the companion animal population, 

over 5 million, outranking the human 

population 4.8 million (2018 Census), it is 

acceptable to assume that there are large 

numbers of people actively looking for 

rental homes where their pets can come 

too. 

Renting a home to a stranger is entrusting 

someone with a valuable asset so allowing 

a pet or two makes this a riskier option 

for the landlord. However, that does not 

mean a tenant with a pet will not be a good 

tenant. 

Landlords could potentially be missing 

out on high return rental opportunities as 

pet owners are often willing to pay more 

to keep their pets with them. Tenants with 

pets tend to stay longer and take better care 

of the property according to an overseas 

survey. 

Charging a higher rental and including 

a pet bond are ways to help protect the 

property and the rights of the landlord. 

Landlords have the right to ask for a pet 

bond to cover any future damage caused by 

the animals or other related costs if tenants, 

who have left the property, abandon their 

animals. 

However, according to the New Zealand 

Government website, there is a limit to the 

amount of overall bond that can be charged. 

A tenant cannot be charged more than the 

equivalent of four weeks rental in bond. If a 

pet bond is required, it should be included 

in this and cannot be in addition to the four 

weeks rent bond already charged. 

It is also essential for the landlord to 

include the names, breed and number of 

pets allowed to live on the property in the 

rental agreement, so there are no future 

misunderstandings. 

Charging a 

higher rental and 

including a pet 

bond are ways 

to help protect 

the property and 

the rights of the 

landlord. 

Ask for a pet portfolio 

A pet portfolio helps reassure the landlord that the tenant is a responsible owner. 

It should include information about the pet plus details about its care and daily 

habits. 

Things to include: 

• Photo of the pet. 

• Description, breed, age and sex. 

• Current vaccination certificates. 

• Desexing, microchipping and registration information. 

• Housing information, i.e. how the animal will be housed (outdoors – in kennel 

and run; indoors – housetrained, bedding, etc.). 

• Daily habits – how the pet spends its day, exercise regime, etc. 

• Training sessions attended, i.e. dog obedience school. 

• References relating to your pet from a previous landlord or vet. 

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Marketing your property – 

what does it mean? 

Marketing a property is more than presentation and advertising. 

Conceptually, marketing is identifying 

what prospective buyers are looking for 

then providing this. For example, larger 

homes and sections may appeal more 

to families. Young couples starting out, 

generally have tight budgets leading 

them to smaller properties, while older 

people may be looking to downsize. 

Brand new has a particular appeal 

however there will always be a market for 

established homes. Having a picture in 

your mind of the type of buyer will help 

in determining the features to emphasise. 

If repairs and maintenance need to be 

carried out before putting the property 

on the market, seek the advice of a real 

estate agent. They can advise on what 

tasks are worth completing and what 

might be unnecessary expense. 

Installing a new kitchen or changing 

the carpet may lift the house but will 

the expense be recouped in the sale 

price? On the other hand, modernising 

an outdated kitchen or bathroom could 

make a huge difference to the look of 

the place. Avoid going overboard unless 

the capital value of properties in the area 

justifies this. 

Real estate agents are in contact with 

prospective buyers so aware of what they 

are looking for. Draw on their expertise 

and advice to help make the most of the 

selling opportunity. 

Establishing a relevant and fair price 

for a property is important. Most 

agents calculate this based on the price 

properties in the area have sold for, and 

what a particular property has to offer. 

A unique or exceptional property may 

justify a higher price, though run-down 

properties can gain more than they 

appear to merit. This might be due to the 

area or other factors that suggest a good 

investment. 

When promoting a property, mix it up 

and be creative so your property stands 

out from the rest. TradeMe is a must; 

checked by most people looking to buy. 

Present the features the property offers as 

benefits to potential buyers. 

Erect a sign outside the property. 

People stop and look at photographs and 

this might spark sufficient interest for 

them to visit an open home. Spending 

a fortune on massive advertising 

campaigns in every media might seem a 

way to attract potential buyers but may 

be an unnecessary expense without the 

return. A better philosophy could be a 

little often. This will depend on the value 

of the property, your budget and how 

best to reach target buyers. 

Buyer perception is also significant. 

For example, properties that sit for a 

while can become stale. Resting the 

property by taking it off the market for 

a short time, then relisting perhaps in 

spring or when sales in the area appear 

to lift a little, can make a difference. 

However, if a property does not sell 

immediately there is no need for panic or 

dropping the price. It may simply be that 

the right buyer has not yet come along. If 

the mix is right your property will sell. 

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35 Chapman Street, Leeston 


53 Renoir Drive, Rolleston 


20 Jacobsens Place, Lincoln 


13 Kintyre Place, Prebbleton 


574 Birchs Road, Lincoln 




Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road, Darfield 


5 Poulter Road, Lincoln 


2/82 Heaton Drive, Tai Tapu 


7 Brinsworth Avenue, West Melton 


232 Brookside Road, Rolleston 


9 Cliff Street, Coalgate 


38 Payne Court, Lincoln 


274 Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston 


40 Chapman Street, Leeston 


39 Clausen Avenue, Leeston 


11 Simms Lane, West Melton 


117 Knights Road, Weedons 


9 Clydesdale Way, Lincoln 


80 Shillingford Drive, Rolleston 


3 Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton 




28 Shepherd Avenue, West Melton 


6 Foxford Close, Lincoln 


79 Newman Road, Rolleston 

Mike Pero Real Estate, West Melton 

597 Birchs Road, Lincoln 




2184 Tramway Road, Sheffield 


5/781 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


17 Devine Drive, Templeton 


28a Eastfield Drive, Lincoln 


12c Huntsbury Avenue, Huntsbury 


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 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

HARCOURTS HORNBY 03 349 9919 

HARCOURTS ROLLESTON 03 347 4711 


www.marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON 03 347 9949 

DARFIELD 03 318 8204 

LEESTON 03 324 3704 

MIKE PERO ROLLESTON 

03 347 1111, www.mikepero.com 

PGG WRIGHTSON 

CANTERBURY 

03 318 7850, www.pggwre.co.nz 

PROPERTY BROKERS 

ROLLESTON 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 

ROLLESTON 03 929 0306

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