Selwyn Times: August 08, 2018

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Big night at the annual

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Next generation

A growing number of young

families are living in the district

Darfield performers

steal the Showquest

PHOTO: LUKA TURNER

CHAMPS: Darfield High School took out Christchurch Showquest at Horncastle Arena last week. It was the third regional event

in New Zealand’s new music, dance and drama showcase for schools. Darfield High students choose to theme their performance

on gun violence in schools in the United States. This theme was chosen as they felt inspired by students of the same

age who had experienced it first-hand. The group spent seven weeks practising their performance before the regional contest.

For Jemma Dalley, one of the student captains for the Darfield High entry, the goal was to safely and conscientiously put across

the theme, while making their school and themselves proud. “That we’ve won is so awesome, and just puts the cherry on top

really,” said the 16-year-old. A national online final will name the top entry nationwide in September.

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Pool,

library

projects

on table

today

SELWYN’S biggest community

facility project ever could get the

green light today.

The district council will consider

signing off two major projects

worth about $37 million,

in its largest community facility

expenditure to date.

It is looking at extending the

Selwyn Aquatic Centre and approving

the design concepts for

the new Rolleston Library and

Community Centre.

Selwyn’s population is forecast

to grow from about 60,000 today

to 80,000 by 2028.

The two projects were proposed

in the Long Term Plan

2018 -2028 and previous annual

plans.

Property and commercial

manager Douglas Marshall

said the projects are key

developments in meeting the

increasing needs of the district,

as its population continues to

grow.

“This is a substantial investment

in the district which

ensures that two important

facilities meet the future needs

of all Selwyn residents,” he

said.

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DRIVE BETWEEN Rolleston and Lincoln

and you’ll see what is happening: A

housing boom.

Some might say Rolleston and Lincoln

will one day be almost one, separated only

by Shands Rd. The merits of that are debatable.

But it’s a reality, which the district council is having to

address (see page 1).

Two very big projects are due for council sign off to cope with

the growing population. The Selwyn of today will be vastly different

to Selwyn in 10 years.

But the council also needs to think of the little guy. Like the

long suffering residents of West Belt in Lincoln. The road is still

in appalling condition, and at least one resident has been spotted

filling in the pot holes himself.

That’s next week’s story.

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news

Dame Patsy visits the district

Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy spent the afternoon touring

around Selwyn.

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Arthur’s Pass this Saturday.

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News

Senior policeman

calls for stop sign at Waddington

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding

ONE OF the district’s top police

officers has joined the call

for action over a crash prone

intersection.

Senior Sergeant Pete Stills

has backed Waddington residents’

pleas to have a stop sign

installed at

the intersection

of State

Highway 73

and Waimakariri

Gorge

Rd.

NZTA

senior safety

engineer

Pete Stills

David Scarlet said on Monday

its highway maintenance team

will be providing a report on

conditions at the Waddington

intersection at the time of the

crash.

It will also look at other factors

which may have contributed

related to road, weather or signage

conditions.

Mr Scarlet said a stop sign

is normally used where there

is limited visibility and this

intersection had good visibility

in both directions.

SAFETY: Senior Sergeant Pete Stills wants a stop sign at the

State Highway 73 and Waimakariri Gorge Rd intersection.

He said a give way sign still

appears to be the most appropriate

tool to use.

In July, NZTA told Selwyn

Times it would not install a stop

sign at the intersection.

But Senior Sergeant Stills said

forcing motorists to stop should

increase their ability to have a

proper look in both directions.

“If we don’t try something different

we will keep getting what

we get now,” he said.

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It comes after four people were

lucky not to be seriously injured

when a car was hit in the rear by

a truck on State Highway 73.

The incident happened on

Friday, July 27, at 1pm.

Senior Sergeant Stills said

two rental cars and a truck were

involved. The first car pulled out

from the Waimakariri Gorge

Rd causing the truck to brake

heavily.

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and was hit in the rear by the

truck. No injuries were sustained,

but Senior Sergeant Stills

said the four occupants in the

second vehicle were very lucky.

“Had they been hit 1m further

forward on the vehicle they

would have had potentially serious

issues,” he said.

Already two serious crashes

have been recorded at the intersection

this year, one fatal.

Three other crashes that resulted

in both serious and minor

injuries were recorded at the

intersection between 2014-2016.

Senior Sergeant Stills said a

feature in several crashes at this

intersection has been a second

vehicle following another vehicle

through the give way without

having checked that the way is

clear.

He also considers it a suitable

intersection for a 70km/h flashing

sign on State Highway 73.

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GORGE BRIDGE UPDATE

Work to repair the Rakaia Gorge

Bridge on State Highway 77 is

progressing well. The New Zealand

Transport Agency is replacing

the bridge’s timber deck system,

refurbishing the handrail and

carrying out seismic strengthening

and minor improvements. Day

shift work is being carried out

from Monday to Friday. While this

work is taking place the bridge is

open to traffic for 10 out of out of

every 30min. In order to minimise

delays and help people plan their

journeys, the 10min openings

will be scheduled on the hour and

on the half hour. For the latest

information on road conditions,

check https://nzta.govt.nz/trafficand-travel-information/

HALL HANDED OVER

The Sheffield Community Hall

Incorporated Society has been

formed to hand over hall ownership

to the district council. The

ownership was legally handed over

from the Sheffield community so

that seismic strengthening can get

under way. Selwyn Times previously

reported the district council

has assured residents if it was to

ever sell the building, it would be

offered back to the community

first.

Brenna Sincock Hearing

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Hearing aidS

for one deserving Selwyn local

Our community is important to us, and

to show our appreciation to the Selwyn

community for its continued support over

the past two and a half years since Brenna

Sincock Hearing was established we have

decided to give back to the community.

Brenna Sincock Hearing, in association with the Starkey Hearing

Foundation, is pleased to be offering one deserving Selwyn local a set of

premium technology hearing aids valued at over $9,000.00 at NO COST!

So, who do you know that has hearing

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Is it someone that has done a lot within the community? Maybe it’s

someone who has helped you personally? Maybe it’s someone who

always puts others first or someone who is just going through a

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Send your nominations to: admin@sincockhearing.nz

Or drop it in to Brenna Sincock Hearing at:

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All nominations should include the full name of the nominee,

your name and contact details and a description of why you

feel your nominee deserves this wonderful gift.

Finalists will receive a complimentary hearing test to determine

that their hearing loss is suitable for hearing aids and the deserving

winner will be determined by the end of October 2018.

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News

The best of Selwyn recognised in

COURTNEY FORREST has

proven to be a popular man in

Selwyn.

The Rolleston youth worker

was awarded the inaugural People’s

Choice honour at the 2018

Selwyn Awards on Saturday

night.

The award was voted on by

Selwyn residents.

Nearly 2400 votes were cast

for the People’s Choice Award,

which was introduced for the

first time this year.

First runner-up for the

People’s Choice Award went to

Quickenberry Guesthouse and

second runner-up to after school

programme Busy Bumbles.

Mr Forrest was one of 10

Selwyn businesses, groups and

individuals who were recognised

for their excellence at the Selwyn

Awards Gala Dinner, held at the

Lincoln Event Centre.

Selwyn Times profiled Mr

Forrest, of Hope Presbyterian

Church earlier this year.

He talked about helping young

people living in Rolleston who

do not have strong role models

and how his parent’s separation

when he was younger has helped

him relate to other people going

through difficult times.

More than 330 people celebrated

the success of the region

at the event, which also featured

a range of entertainment, food

and beverages originating from

Selwyn.

Mayor Sam Broughton said it

was to see the community supporting

local people working for

the good of Selwyn.

“We have so many amazing

people in Selwyn giving up

their time to help others, building

thriving businesses which

support our district’s economy,

and working to improve our

environment and community

well-being,” he said.

“I am very proud of all our

winners, as well as the other

runners up and nominees – it

just shows what a wealth of

talent and creativity we have in

Selwyn.”

POTENTIAL: Rolleston youth worker Courtney Forrest with

Rolleston School class leaders Isaac Ritchie (left), Lilly

McQueen and Matthew Webster to plan events for their fellow

pupils. Below left: Mr Forrest with his award presented by

Mayor Sam Broughton.

ENVIRONMENTAL: Lincoln’s Tui (left), Mana and Nathan Martin

won the Innovation Excellence award and were first runner-up

for the environmental award for their business Plastic Straws

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award ceremony

Selwyn Award winners:

Arts, Culture and

Heritage:

Church Property Trustees

First runner-up: Hororata

Community Trust

Second runner-up:

Ellesmere College

Whānau Committee

Community Services:

Chris Allan

First runner-up: Robyn

Searle

Second runner-up: Allan

Thorne

Environmental:

Lesley Barlow and

Stephen Clarke

First runner-up: Plastic

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Second runner-up: Matt

Stanford and Lou Drage

Innovation Excellence:

Plastic Straws Suck

First runner-up: The

Lincoln Pantry

Second runner-up: Recycle

Recreate

Large Business:

Eurofins ELS

First runner-up: Global Bus

Ventures (NZ) Ltd

Second runner-up: Selwyn

Kids Ltd

Small Business:

Busy Bumbles

First runner-up: Jones

Road Auto

MUSICAL:

Pianist Caelan

Thomas is

passionate

about theatre

in Selwyn. He

won the young

achiever award.

Second runner-up: Brenna

Sincock Hearing

Sport:

Selwyn Sports Trust

First runner-up: Belinda

Jones

Second runner-up: Lyndal

Marshall

Tourism:

Hororata Night Glow

First runner-up:

Quickenberry

Guesthouse

Second runner-up: Taste of

Life Tours

Young Achiever:

Caelan Thomas

First runner-up: Ryley

Griffiths

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The Rolleston Library and

Community Centre will be the

focal point of the new town

centre, to be developed in the

vicinity of Rolleston Reserve and

Tennyson St.

The facility will provide a

usable area of 2256m 2 over two

storeys, and the space will be

flexible and adaptive, allowing it

to suit a range of needs.

It will feature meeting spaces,

current and future library collections

spaces, performance,

exhibition, display areas, children’s

spaces and research and

historical spaces.

Construction on the $22.2

million project is set to start in

April next year, with handover

pencilled in for July 2020.

The district council’s recent

Long Term Plan 2018-2028

includes a proposal for an additional

eight-lane, 25m pool at

Selwyn Aquatic Centre to meet

rapidly increasing demand for

additional capacity.

It is now considering a larger

proposal, for a new 10-lane, 25m

main pool, along with reconfiguration

of the existing pool.

The new pool would have a

depth range of 1.4 to 2m, and

the 10-lane layout provides flexibility

for deep water sports and

other activities.

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Projects on the table

SWIM: The district council

will consider signing off an

updated proposal for an

extension to the Selwyn

Aquatic Centre at its public

meeting today.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

The existing eight-lane pool

would be retained, but reconfigured

to provide depths from 0.9

to 1.4m, which is still suitable for

lane swimming.

The revised proposal, with a

total budget of $14.8 million, also

includes a café, subject to a business

case, which would service

both the aquatic centre and the

sports hub at Foster Park, and a

feasibility study into future swim

capacity in the Darfield area.

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News

Firefighters

rescue cat


A CAT has had a lucky escape

after it became wedged between a

block wall and fence.

The Rolleston Volunteer Fire

Brigade was called out to one of

their more “trickier” rescues to

free the animal.

The brigade was alerted at

about 10am on Sunday morning

by a property owner on Andesite

Drive in Rolleston who heard the

screaming of the cat.

Senior firefighter Cam Kenyon

said it was trickier to rescue than

normal, as most cats the fire

brigade are called out to are normally

up trees or power poles.

The fire brigade was required

to wedge the fence away from the

block wall with a crowbar to free

the cat.

He said the cat, named Lola,

was frightened and ran away to its

owner’s house on Andesite Drive

when it was freed.


A GLENTUNNEL resident

fighting permanent chlorination

in parts of Malvern has been

asked to pay for further

information he seeks on the

issue.

The district council has told

retired farmer Brian Thompson

it is estimated he will have to

pay $608 for it to carry out

three Local Government Official

Information

and Meetings

Act requests

he made

between June

28 and July 1.

It is

estimated

it will take

the district

council eight

hours of staff

time to collate and provide the

information on the requests.

Because the first hour of preparing

the response is free, the

cost of the staff time works out

to be about $86.8 per hour.

Mr Thompson said he refused

to pay the money.

He said he has been trying to

gather information and reports

to have a better understanding

of the history and risks in the

water scheme.

“The public wants something

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Reports could cost retired farmer $608

Murray

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CHARGE: Retired farmer Brian Thompson has been asked

to pay $608 for further information he seeks on permanent

chlorination of the Malvern Hills Hartleys Rd water supplies.

SELWYN TIMES


done about this. I asked them if

25 people sent in one question

each if that was all right,” he said.

But a district council spokesman

told Selwyn Times between

April 12 and July 13, Mr Thompson

has lodged 25 requests on

the chlorination.

It has not charged Mr Thompson

previously.

“We have been very cooperative

in working with Brian

with his requests,” he said.

Recent requests were for a list

of original ratepayers who were

members of the Malvern Hills

Water Scheme, a copy of all

contamination breaches of the

Hartleys Rd scheme in the past

three years and records of illegal

connections to the scheme.

Mayor Sam Broughton suggested

the Malvern Community

Board looks at using their discretionary

funds to support the

requests.

But Mr Thompson said it

didn’t “rest well” with him and

the money was supposed to be

for the community.

The district council confirmed

it permanently chlorinated the

Sheffield-Waddington water supplies

in June and the Malvern

Hills Hartleys Road supplies this

month and the next.

District council asset manager

Murray Washington said

answering these requests has a

significant cost to staff in terms

of time being taken away from

core tasks, as well as to the

ratepayer.

He said the district council

works to be as open as possible

and does not stand in the way of

releasing information to ratepayers

and stakeholders.

Under the Ministry of Justice,

Charging Guidelines for Official

Information Act 1982 Requests,

if information can be gathered

within an hour there cannot be

a charge, while up to 20 pages of

photocopying is also free.

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ROLLESTON resident

Abigail Curd was named a

top-10 finalist in Saturday’s

Miss Universe New

Zealand contest.

The 19- year- old was one

of 20 contestants to be

selected for the finals held

at Auckland’s Sky City.

In a post online, Miss

Curd said she was proud

to have been one of the

top-10 finalists in the

country.

“For a girl who has

never entered anything

like this before or any real

competition for that matter

I couldn’t be happier

with last nights results,”

she said.

Estelle Curd, of Wellington

was crowned the

top prize and will go on

to represent New Zealand

in the international Miss

Universe competition in

America.

Miss Curd has been

modelling for about six

years and says her reasons

for entering the competition

were to “explore a little

bit” and see what good

she could do with what

she’s learnt.

The former Lincoln High

School student works parttime

as a bartender and is

hoping to one day pursue a

ACHIEVEMENT:

Rolleston’s

Abigail Curd,

19, was named

a top-10 finalist

at the Miss

Universe New

Zealand finals

in Auckland on

Saturday.

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SELWYN TIMES

News

Young families embrace Selwyn as

Beth and Chris Sharpe are among the growing number of young

families living in the district. Emily O’Connell reports

IDEAL: (From left to right) – Andrew, Chris, Beth and Tim Sharpe

moved to Selwyn in 2014 and say it’s the “perfect” place to raise

a family.

PHOTO: NINA HENDERSON

FOR THE Sharpe family, it was

Chris’ work which led them to

move to the district in December

2014.

But according to his wife, Beth,

it’s also the perfect place to raise

children.

“The lifestyle here is nice

because the pace of life is a lot

slower which is really nice with a

family,” she said.

They are among a growing

number of young families

living in Selwyn. The district

council’s Long Term Plan predicts

55 per cent of the population

will be aged under 39-yearsold

in 2028.

The Sharpe family moved to

Selwyn as Chris’ job with Trustpower

had been transferred from

Dunedin to Lake Coleridge. He

works as a technical team leader

at the Coleridge hydroelectric

generation scheme.

When the family of four first

moved to the district, they settled

in Kirwee.

But less than a year later the

Sharpes moved to Darfield after

finding a suitable house.

“Darfield has a really nice

community as well [as Kirwee]

and we managed to find a house

there,” Mrs Sharpe said.

At 37 and 33-years-old, Mr and

Mrs Sharpe help make up 34 per

cent of the district’s population

who are aged between 15 and

39-years-old.

Mrs Sharpe says in the almost

four years they’ve lived in

Selwyn, she’s seen an increase

in young families living in the

area.

“There definitely are a lot more

families, I’ve noticed more families

at more things,” she said.

The district has 30 primary

and secondary schools which are

helping accommodate for the

growing number of children and

teenagers.

District council community relations

manager Denise Kidd said

it understands the population

has changed and it has worked

to provide key assets to the community.

“Like the Selwyn Aquatic Centre,

community and event centres,

libraries which also host a

range of events, sporting grounds

and dozens of playgrounds

around Selwyn featuring a range

of interactive play areas,” she

said.

Ms Kidd said it also works to

provide programmes such as

KidsFest, Boost and CultureFest

as ways to engage the

community and provide entertainment

for a wide range of local

residents.

“Through engagement

and consultation we also

work to investigate whether

current facilities meet the

needs of our ever changing and

developing communities,” she

said.

Mrs Sharpe said the

district has good facilities and

her children, Tim, 7, and Andrew,

4, attend library story

times and community gymnastics.

“If anything, I would say there

are too many options which is

funny because you’d think living

rurally that there wouldn’t be

enough choices for things to do

with kids,” she said.

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Mrs Sharpe said their

favourite thing to do as a

family is visit McHugh’s

Plantation.

“It’s so close and you can just

go and feel like you’re miles

away from everything and it’s

walking distance from our

home,” she said.

Data from the 2013 census

shows an increase in young

parents moving to the district

over an 11-year period.

In 2001 there were 120

parents aged under 25-yearsold

living in Selwyn. This

increased to 237 by 2013.

Similiarly, in 2001 there were

1674 parents aged between

25-years-old and 34-years-old

living in the district. This

increased to 1986 by 2013.

In 2015 the district

council adopted its

Newcomers and Migrants

Strategy after conducting

research and working with a

mixture of key community

groups and agencies within the

district.

The strategy sets the

direction and aims to address

the needs of people new to the

district so that they can settle

well and call Selwyn their

home.

SWIM: The Selwyn Aquatic Centre is just one of

the facilities the district has on offer for young

families.

FAST FACTS

•About 59,000 people currently live in the

district. This is expected to grow to 79,200 by

2028.

•The district’s largest township is Rolleston,

with 17,348 people. In ten years, it’s expected

26,472 people will reside in Rolleston.

•In 2028, there will be 29,584 households

in Selwyn, about 8000 more than there is

currently.

•34.3 per cent of the district’s population is

expected to be between the ages of 15 and 39

in 2028.

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West Melton

Community

Centre

building

progress.

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for the little ones at West

Melton Playcentre.

The playcentre is preparing

for its move into

the new $6 million West

Melton Community Centre

later in the year.

The playcentre will have

a large, spacious room

with a deck and dedicated

garden.

While the community

centre, which is expected

to be completed in October,

will also have a community

meeting space, indoor

sport and recreation,

scout hall, Plunket room

and space for community

group activities.

Playcentre librarian and

public relations coordinator

Fiona Shaw said they

are looking forward to

the big move and showing

everyone around at the

open day.

It also said goodbye to

its coordinator Pam Higgins

recently, who retired

after 25 years.

Families past and

present attended the

playcentre’s goodbye party

for Mrs Higgins.

Her children started at

the playcentre in 1990 and

she has been a coordinator

since 1999. Filling her

shoes is new coordinator

Linda Weed, who brings

with her a lot of experience,

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BUILDINGS POLICY

The district council is consulting

on its draft Dangerous, Affected

and Insanitary Buildings Policy.

The draft policy states the

district council will not know

if a building is dangerous or

unsanitary until a complaint is

made, or it receives information

about a particular building from

the occupants or neighbours. For

more information or to have your

say go to yoursay.selwyn.govt.

nz. Consultation closes on Friday.

MOVIE NIGHT

The district council is hosting

another movie night. E.T. the

Extra Terrestrial will be screened

at Rolleston College on Friday.

District council senior events and

recreation advisor Dave Tippett

said this is one for the whole

family. Booking is essential as

space is limited. Tickets can be

purchased online at EventBrite.

Doors open at 6.30pm.

CULTUREFEST

Selwyn’s multicultural festival,

CultureFest, is returning next

month. The district council is

seeking interest from dance, song

or cultural performance groups

to perform at the Lincoln Event

Centre on September 30. The

district council is also seeking

interest from cultural and ethnic

art and craft stalls.

• By Emily O’Connell

LINCOLN’S BEX Barrett has

one birthday wish this year – to

help people.

So in a bid to do just that,

she’s organised a variety night to

raise funds for the New Zealand

Breast Cancer Foundation.

In 2008, Mrs Barrett’s father,

Robert Dollery, died from breast

cancer.

“He actually had lung cancer

but it was secondary from a

strange cancer that originated

in the breast that normally

pregnant woman have,” she

said.

Mrs Barrett says she chose

the breast cancer foundation

because of the amazing work

they do.

“It’s just touched so much of

my life it just seemed like the

perfect charity to raise money

for and so I decided I would do a

fundraiser,” she said.

The event will be held on Mrs

Barrett’s birthday, September 1,

at the Lincoln Event Centre.

Friends and bandmates have

helped her organise the night,

which will feature a number of

acts including TribalDiva Belly

Dance Company, burlesque

performer and comic Ashleigh

Blair, ballroom and latin dance

phenomenon Saphire and Steel,

musicians Southfield, jazz singer

Georgia Catherine, Fan Dancers

and her own band, Hypnumb.

The master of ceremonies

for the night will be Nathan

Bonner or as he’s better known,

MulletMan. Mrs Barrett says he

will help bring the whole show

together.

“I think he’s incredibly talented

in his act, so he does a lot

of circus type acts, but he’s also

really, really funny and a really

lovely guy,” she said.

Mrs Barrett says the event will

be “a great night out in Lincoln.”

“If we can sell 200 tickets . . .

then we should be giving at least

over $4000 to the foundation

which would be lovely,” she said.

Doors will open at 6.30pm,

with the show starting at 7pm.

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• By Emily O’Connell

MUCH LIKE Lynley Dodd’s

Slinky Malinki, cat Duncan,

from Rolleston, has been

helping himself to his

neighbours’ soft toys.

Owner Diane Guthrie says

Duncan’s habits are “a bit

embarrassing” but she’s pleased

their neighbours are good

about it.

“He likes to collect things.

He’s not a really cuddly cat, he

kind of does his own thing but

he’s very social,” she said.

Mrs Guthrie says Duncan,

aged 18-months, particularly

likes to steal dog toys from

Charlie, the golden retriever

which lives across the road.

“He takes all his toys . . . he

just brings them home and

leaves them,” she said.

Duncan also likes adventuring

to a nearby outdoor gym,

where Mrs Guthrie says he has

brought home hats, a sock and

a child’s headband.

After posting numerous pictures

of Duncan’s stolen goods

on the Rolleston Community

Page on Facebook, Mrs Guthrie

decided to create a separate

page for his mischievous acts.

A few weeks and 600 or so

likes later, Duncan’s adventures

are proving popular on Facebook.

But stealing isn’t the only

thing Duncan gets up to, Mrs

Guthrie says he also likes to

make himself at home in neighbouring

houses.

“He upset one neighbour because

in the summer he would

leave his window open and he

woke up one morning, well in

the early hours, and our cat was

sleeping at the end of his bed,”

she said.

Mrs Guthrie says Duncan

isn’t bothered if there are other

animals residing in the neighbouring

houses when he visits

and at times, he even tucks into

their food bowls.

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The Coalgate Township Committee

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NZTA repaired the bridge in

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It was resealed at the same

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District councillor Bob Mugford

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joins on the bridge had been

repaired, they are raised causing

a series of bumps on the bridge,

“It is definitely bumpier than it

used to be,” he said.

Cr Mugford said he took the

issue to the district council, who

have since followed up with

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Dame Patsy visits Selwyn

GOVERNOR-GENERAL Dame

Patsy Reddy and husband Sir

David Gascoigne visited the

district on Wednesday.

They were taken on a tour of

key sites about Te Waihora/Lake

Ellesmere, starting at Ngāti Moki

Marae at Taumutu and finishing

at Lincoln University’s Ashley

Dene Research and Development

Station.

Environment Canterbury

councillor Tom Lambie said the

visit represented an excellent

opportunity to showcase all

the good work happening on

the ground around the lake,

and research activity at the

university.

“Their Excellencies saw Te

Waihora first hand and the work

being done to restore the mauri

of the lake,” Mr Lambie said.

“There was a presentation

by one of the Ngāi Tahu Co-

Governors, Liz Brown, who gave

an overview of Te Waihora and

the catchment in terms of the

vision for the lake and plans for

restoration of its mauri.”

This was followed by a stop at

Orariki Wetland, a two-yearold

created wetland designed

to improve water quality,

biodiversity and mahinga kai.

Further on, at Lower Lake Rd

near Fisherman’s Point, there

was discussion about farming

within the Cultural Landscape

Values Management Area, a

particularly sensitive area near

the lake.

Hart’s Creek, a well-known

restoration site contributed to

by many farmers and other

community members for more

than a decade, was the final

stopping point before Lincoln

University.

At the Ashley Dene Research

and Development Station, they

heard a series of presentations on

communities working together

for better water outcomes and

innovation for the agriculture,

tourism and conservation

sectors, with particular emphasis

VISITING:

Governor-

General Dame

Patsy Reddy

and husband

Sir David

Gascoigne

at Orariki

Wetland with

Co-Governor

Liz Brown.

on environmental protection

within managed landscapes.

“Everything we saw is a crucial

part of the Canterbury story,” Mr

Lambie concluded.

“We are very privileged to have

the opportunity to present it in

this way to Their Excellencies

and show them the good

progress we are making,” he said.

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Selwyn quarry

A SELWYN company has won

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quarry industry awards.

Southern Screenworks, based

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the Gold Award at the MIMICO

Environment and Community

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Judge and former

parliamentary commissioner

for the environment Dr Morgan

Williams said the company

overcame many challenges in

constructing, operating and

decommissioning a quarry at

Ohinemama, near Waitangi.

It was to provide more than

100,000 cu m of materials to build

the new $52 million wharf for the

Chatham Islands.

“They were working 800km

from mainland New Zealand

and their success was highly

dependent on community

relations – given it was a

single project quarry.”

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the Ohinemama quarry was fully

restored to farmland.

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Springston School prepares to celebrate

OCTOBER WILL mark

Springston School’s 150th

anniversary.

On May 22, 1868, a group

of local landowners and

householders declared

themselves willing to form the

Springston Education District

and later that year the first

school room and schoolhouse

was built on Ellesmere Junction

Rd, with James Gammock

donating the land.

The school was built in two

and a half months and cost

£242. The opening ceremony

was held on the October 30,

1868, and the school started

with a roll of 25.

A playground was provided

across the road in one of

Gammock’s paddocks and this

was where the boys were able to

play while the girls had to stay in

the school grounds.

In the early days, attendance

grew and by the 1880s there were

186 children on the roll.

However, the average daily

attendance was only 89 – which

was less than half the roll. This

was due to the children often

being needed to help out at home

as well as the education fees

which many families could not

afford to pay.

CELEBRATION: Springston School almost 150 years on from when it first opened its doors.

The school continued to

grow and extra rooms were

added in 1878 and 1886 but

by 1920 the building was a

little worst for wear and the

school committee wrote to the

education board asking them

to buy a larger section because

the school was old and past

repair – little did they know they

would have to wait another 36

years.

Electricity came to

Springston in 1922 but it was

not until 1947 when the old

school was wired up. It was at

this time the school roll had

dropped back to 25 and the

school returned to being a

single-teacher school.

Finally in 1956 the

construction of new buildings

on the present site on Leeston

Rd revitalised the school and

the old school was pulled

down.

The community decided to

mark the occasion by

also building a swimming

pool.

The full cost was raised by

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The pool has been a treasured

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150 years

A long association with

country life continues today

with many students involved in

the agriculture club. Originally

called the calf club it was noted

the rivalry between herds of the

district for the premier award led

to fierce competition and it was

questioned how much the young

owners had in the selection, feeding

and grooming of their calves.

Today the school has a roll of

237, made up of 10 classes which

include collaborative learning

spaces, integrated technology,

well-resourced library, a community

garden and a large outdoor

learning centre. The focus of the

school is still very much connected

to the community and

local families.

To celebrate its jubilee, the

school is having a weekend full

of events on October 19 to 21.

Former pupils, teachers, board of

trustees, community members

and current school families are

welcome to attend.

•Information for this

article was gathered from

The Centennial Book of

Springston School 1868-1968.

HISTORY: Swimming

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in 1960 (left). Pupils

using technology

during class in 1958

(below right) and

what the school

looked like in 1965

(below left).

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•For more information or to

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Your rates 2018/19

What’s changed?

Selwyn ratepayers will be receiving their first rates notices for the 2018/19 year by post or email

about now – and will notice a few things have changed.

The rates were set by the Council after consultation on the Long-Term Plan, which set out the

major projects for the next 10 years, along with the expected costs. Nearly 1,800 people provided

feedback on the Plan, either through formal submissions or online feedback.

Overall, the average Selwyn rate increase per ratepayer is 6%, reflecting the investment in

landmark district projects including roading improvements, the Selwyn Aquatic Centre extension

and the new Rolleston Library and Community Centre. Actual increases for individual ratepayers

will vary based on location, property type and the services received, and may be higher or lower

than the average.

The biggest change is the introduction of standard district-wide rates for community centres

and reserves. This means everyone will now pay towards the cost of these facilities and everyone

will pay the same amount. The big advantage of this change is that it will provide the funding to

allow us to provide a network of quality facilities across Selwyn that best meet the needs of

our community.

Another change is that all ratepayers will now contribute to the cost of the water race network.

This recognises that water races don’t just provide stock water, but also contribute to Selwyn’s

environment and biodiversity, the aesthetics of our townships and the district’s rural heritage.

In addition there are increases in the General Rate (the part of the bill based on the capital value

of the property), water rates and the stormwater rate. The $60 previously collected for additional

transportation costs has been stopped and is now collected through the General Rate.

For more details on the changes to rates visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/rates2018.

You can also find out about different types of rates, easy ways to pay, the rates rebate scheme

and more, on our website at https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/rates. The first rates instalment

is due for payment on 15 September.

Good living, great value

Nobody loves getting their rates bill, but rates are an important way that the Council helps fund

the essentials that keep Selwyn thriving. A typical residential property in one of the districts larger

townships might pay around $3,000 a year in Selwyn rates – that’s roughly equivalent to the cost

of a cup of coffee and a sandwich a day. But rates are working for everybody 24/7, providing great

value for the services that all Selwyn residents enjoy, like …

1,000 litres of water supplied for $1.10

a day

Wastewater flushed away for $1.50

a day

Rubbish, recycling and green waste

collected and processed for $1.25 a day

On the roads this week

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE –

AUCHENFLOWER ROAD AND MALVERN

HILLS ROAD

On Sunday 19 August, with the Coalgate Sprint

motorsport event taking place there will be a

number of road closures around Malvern Hills.

Auchenflower Road between the Deans Road

Intersection, west to Malvern Hills Road. Malvern

Hills Road 100 metres north of the Auchenflower

Road intersection, and approximately six

kilometres south of the Auchenflower intersection

towards Homebush Road. The roads closures will

be between 8.30am and 5.30pm.

During the road closure, traffic will be requested

to detour along the nearest alternative route.

For more information contact

Joanne Harkerss 3472 887.

2,600 km of roads maintained in top

condition for $1 a day

Reserves, playgrounds, community

centres, libraries and swimming pools all

for about $2 a day

STABILISATION WORK IS BEING COMPLETED

ON HUDSONS ROAD

Stop-go signals will be in operation while the work

is completed. Patch sealing will also take place on

Creyke Road and Hudsons Road, stop-go signals

will also be in operation at the intersection.

Maintenance grading work will be taking place in

the High Country, Doyleston and Kirwee areas,

motorists are being asked to pass with care.

Unsealed maintenance

metalling will be carried out

over the week on Selwyn

Road and Hoskyns Road,

motorists are being asked to

pass with care.

A Rolleston youth worker has taken out the inaugural People’s

Choice honour at the 2018 Selwyn Awards.

Courtney Forrest, from the Youth South West Trust (Hope Trust),

won the award which was voted on by Selwyn residents.

He was one of 10 Selwyn businesses, groups and individuals

who were recognised for their excellence at the Selwyn Awards

Gala Dinner, held at the Lincoln Event Centre on Saturday 4 August.

More than 330 people celebrated the success of the region at

the event, which also featured a range of entertainment, food

and beverages originating from Selwyn.

Nearly 2,400 votes were cast for the People’s Choice Award,

which was introduced for the first time this year. Mayor Sam

Broughton says it’s great to see the community supporting local

people working for the good of Selwyn.

“We have so many amazing people in Selwyn giving up their

time to help others, building thriving businesses which support

our district’s economy, and working to improve our environment

and community wellbeing,” he says.

“I am very proud of all our winners, as well as the other runners

up and nominees – it just shows what a wealth of talent and

creativity we have in Selwyn.”

THE AWARD WINNERS ARE:

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: COURTNEY FORREST

First runner up:

Quickenberry Guesthouse

Need funding for your

creative project?

Second runner up:

Busy Bumbles LTD

ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE: CHURCH PROPERTY TRUSTEES

First runner up:

Hororata Community Trust

COMMUNITY SERVICES: CHRIS ALLAN

First runner up:

Robyn Searle

Second runner up:

Ellesmere College

Whānau Committee

Second runner up:

Allan Thorne

ENVIRONMENTAL: LESLEY BARLOW AND

STEPHEN CLARKE

First runner up:

Plastic Straws Suck

Second runner up:

Matt Stanford and Lou Drage

INNOVATION EXCELLENCE: PLASTIC STRAWS SUCK

First runner up:

The Lincoln Pantry

LARGE BUSINESS: EUROFINS ELS

First runner up:

Global Bus Ventures (NZ) Limited

SMALL BUSINESS: BUSY BUMBLES LTD

First runner up:

Jones Road Auto

SPORT: SELWYN SPORTS TRUST

First runner up:

Belinda Jones

TOURISM: HORORATA NIGHT GLOW

First runner up:

Quickenberry Guesthouse

YOUNG ACHIEVER: CAELAN THOMAS

First runner up:

Ryley Griffiths

Second runner up:

Recycle Recreate

Second runner up:

Selwyn Kids Limited

Second runner up:

Brenna Sincock Hearing

Second runner up:

Lyndal Marshall

Second runner up:

Taste of Life Tours

WWW.SELWYNAWARDS.CO.NZ

Creative Communities Selwyn can help.

Funding is available to groups or individuals with community-based

creative projects that promote arts or culture in Selwyn.

Applications for this funding round close at 5pm, Friday 24 August.

Visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/artsfunding for more information and

to apply.

Council Call

Selwyn District Council

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston

Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338

Rolleston Library

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Ph 347 2880

Darfield Library & Service Centre

1 South Terrace, Darfield

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780

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SELWYN TIMES


WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8 2018 19

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

(next to be scheduled for 16

August) from 10am–2pm at

Rolleston Community House,

95 Rolleston Drive. Birthright

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

DOG MICROCHIPPING

If your dog was first registered

after 30 June 2006 and is not a

working dog, the law requires

him or her to be microchipped.

This free monthly service is

available at the following places

on Friday 17 August.

· Leeston 9–9.30am

· Darfield 10.15–10.45am

· Rolleston 11.30am–12pm

· Lincoln 12.45–1.15pm

WANTED: EXPERIENCED

SPORTS PEOPLE TO ASSIST

WITH FUNDING COMMITTEE

Selwyn District Council’s Sport

NZ Rural Travel Fund Committee

is seeking applicants from

residents in the Malvern Ward

to become a member. The

committee operates under the

wing of Selwyn District Council,

meeting twice each year to

consider applications for funding

Meetings

Public Forums: Council,

Community Board and local

committee meetings are open

to the public. Time is available at

the start of meetings for people

to speak on matters of concern.

Please notify Bernadette Ryan

or your local committee at least

three days before the meeting.

Township, Hall and Reserve

Committees: To list or make

changes to meeting details, email

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.

nz or phone 347 2800 or 318

8338 by 9am Wednesday the

week before publication.

COUNCIL &

COMMUNITY BOARD

Unless otherwise stated all of

these meetings will be held at the

Rolleston Council Building.

Selwyn Waihora

Zone Committee

Tues 7 Aug 4pm-5pm Ngā ti 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

Council Meeting

Wed 8 Aug 1pm

Citizenship Ceremony

Wed 8 Aug 6.30pm

Road Safety Subcommittee

Wed 15 Aug 10am

SDC Water Race Subcommittee

Mon 20 August 1.30pm

assistance. Applicants will need

to reside in the Malvern Ward.

The ideal candidate will have

been actively involved in sport

and/or sports administration.

Applications from those

interested sent by 5.00 pm

Friday 17 August 2018.

Applications may be emailed to

stuart.westoby@selwyn.govt.nz.

Further information regarding the

position may be obtained from

Stuart Westoby (03) 347 2708

HAVE YOUR SAY

We’re consulting on a draft

Dangerous, Affected and

Insanitary Buildings Policy.

Consultation ends on Friday 10

August. For more information

and to make a submission

visit www.yoursay.selwyn.

govt.nz. You can also email

your submission to daibp@

selwyn.govt.nz or post to: The

Building Manager, Selwyn

District Council, Draft Policy

on Dangerous, Affected and

Insanitary Buildings 2018, P O

Box 90, Rolleston 7643.

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL

SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE

Annual General Meeting to be

held on Monday 13 August

2018 at 6pm at the Rolleston

Headquarters Building AGM

will be followed by an Ordinary

Meeting. Selwyn District has

Sister Cities cultural and

friendship relationships and

exchange visits with our Sister

Cities in Japan; China; Coventry

District Plan Review Committee

Wed 22 Aug 9am

LOCAL COMMITTEES &

ASSOCIATIONS

Darfield Township Committee

Thurs 16 Aug 7.30pm

Darfield Library

Dunsandel Community

Committee

Mon 20 Aug 7.30pm

Dunsandel Hall

Glenroy Community

Hall Committee

Tues 21 Aug 7.30pm

Glenroy Hall

Glentunnel Museum Committee

Thur 16 Aug 7.30pm

Glentunnel Museum

Kimberley Reserve &

Hall Committee

Thur 23 Aug 7.30pm

Kimberley Hall

Kirwee Recreation Reserve

Management Committee

Mon 13 Aug 7.30pm Kirwee

Recreation Reserve

Kirwee Township Committee

Mon 20 Aug 7.30pm Kirwee Hall

Ladbrooks Community

Hall Committee

Fri 10 Aug 7.30pm

Ladbrooks Hall

Lincoln Community Committee

Mon 13 Aug 7pm Fitzgerald

Room, Lincoln Event Centre

Little Rakaia Huts

in Rhode Island, USA; and

Toraja, Indonesia; New members

are welcome to attend.

RSVP to Bernadette Ryan 3472

830 or bernadette.ryan@selwyn.

govt.nz

MOBILE LIBRARY

TIMETABLE:

Wednesday 8 August

Rakaia Huts 9.10–9.30am

Southbridge Playcentre

10–10.30am

Southbridge School

10.45am-12pm

Thursday 9 August

St John of God, Rolleston

1–1.30pm

Ladbrooks School 2–2.30pm

Prebbleton Township/Tavern

3.30–5.30pm

Monday 13 August

Upper Selwyn Huts 10–10.45am

Lincoln Childcare and Preschool

11–11.30am

Prebbleton Child Care

1.15–1.45pm

Rolleston Christian School

2–3.30pm

Tuesday 14 August

Burnham Kindy 9.40–10.10am

Burnham Pre-school

10.15–10.45am

Dunsandel School

11.20am–12.10pm

Dunsandel Childcare

12.20–12.40pm

Paradise for Little Angels

1.30–2pm

Community Committee

Mon 20 Aug 7pm Little Rakaia

Huts Community Room

Prebbleton Reserve


Mon 20 Aug 7.30pm Community

Cottage, Blakes Road

Rolleston Reserve


Mon 20 Aug 7.30pm Rolleston

Community Centre Lounge

Sheffield/Waddington

Community Committee

Thur 16 Aug 7.30pm

Sheffield Hall

Springston Community

Committee

Mon 20 Aug 7.30pm Springston

Community Hall

Springston Reserve Committee

Wed 15 Aug 7.30pm Errol

Tweedy Pavilion

Springston Reserve

Weedons Reserve Committee

Mon 13 Aug 7pm Weedons

Country Club

West Melton Reserve

Board Committee

Mon 20 Aug 7.30pm West

Melton Rugby Club

West Melton Residents Assn

Wed 8 Aug 7.30pm West Melton

Community Hall

Whitecliffs Township &

Domain Committee

Mon 13 Aug 7.30pm

Glentunnel Community Centre

Selwyn Events

FRIDAY

10

AUGUST

SUNDAY

12

AUGUST

SUNDAY

12

AUGUST

FRIDAY

26

AUGUST

MON-THUR

20-23

AUGUST

Selwyn Movie Night

Rolleston College, 7–9pm

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

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.

Rolleston Envirotown Market

Rolleston Square, 10am - 1pm

Rolleston Envirotown Market is a

monthly market which is dedicated

to selling local products like seasonal

produce (also organic when available),

plants and crafts made by local

people. For more information head to

www.rollestonenvirotown.org.nz

Have a Go Day

Darfield Recreation Centre

and Domain, 12–3pm

Come and have a go at as many

sports and activities as possible.

Have a Go Day is back and designed

to showcase the sport and recreation

activities Darfield and the wider

Selwyn district has to offer. In 2017

this event reached over 1,200 people

giving sports, activities and games

a go. Have a go at a huge variety of

indoor and outdoor sports, activities,

games and challenges including

Pedalmania, SNAG Golf, squash,

basketball, archery, golf, softball,

bowls and more! Free.

For more information head to www.

selwyn.govt.nz/events

Brain Bafflers

Selwyn District Libraries

Join us on an adventure through the

baffling brain. How can one small

organ be in charge of so many things?

How does the body ‘talk’ to the brain

and how does the brain respond?

What happens when things go wrong

in our brain and the messages

get scrambled? Join us in our one

hour session and meet Neut the

Neuron and make a model of it to take

home. For more information head to

www.selwynlibraries.co.nz

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



SELWYN TIMES

Your Local Views

Chairman going out with a bang

Jens Christensen, who is the

chairman of the committee,

which organises

the annual

Rolleston

fireworks night,

writes about

how it started

and why he’s

stepping down from his role.

SOME 35 years ago the original

Rolleston fireworks night was

hatched by a group of Rolleston

identities and stalwarts of the

time.

Local residents and the district

council over the preceding year

brought their tree and hedge cuttings

to the old league ground for

the Guy Fawkes bonfire.

The rugby league ground was

in the vicinity of the district

council headquarters.

The format over the years

was for the locals to bring their

private fireworks down to the

league fields and elders and

members of the volunteer fire

brigade would let the fireworks

off on bits of 4x2 timber and

planks while enjoying the bonfire.

It sure was a true family evening.

Twenty years ago, Ken Shearer

and I got our heads together

and in conjunction with the

Rolleston Residents Association

Committee and the Rolleston

Reserve Management Committee

thought it would be a good

idea to introduce a professional

operator with some bigger fireworks.

The Yellow Pages introduced

us to Paul Collins of Fireworks

International and he has been

with us every year since.

The cost that year for fireworks

was $2000 and while Ken and I

Valuable informed

underwrote the costs, fundraising

on the night meant that the

underwrite was never needed.

Every year since we have managed

to extend the fireworks

spend and then a bigger venue

when we moved to Rolleston

Reserve and then two years ago

the move to the bigger, better

Foster Park.

Bigger for the crowd to spread

out and a bigger safety area

for the operator to fire bigger

brighter mortar shells.

WITH A BANG:

Rolleston’s

annual fireworks

display in 2014.

This photo from

the event was

captured by

a member of

the Rolleston

Community Page

on Facebook.

PHOTO:

FRANCOISE

HURT

The fireworks spend is now

$30,000 and with 2.5km of

security fencing, 36 security

guards, 30 portable toilets, sound

systems and the like.

The night costs in the vicinity

of $65,000 to run.

Our income is $15,000 from

Pub Charity Ltd, $5000 from the

district council and the bulk of

the balance through gate donations.

The gate donations are all important

to balance the books as

the organising committee consists

of Trisha Pullin, myself and

a representative of each of the

community groups running the

stalls for their own fundraising.

We do not have any other organisation

to fall back on for the

shortfall although the organisation

does hold a reasonable cash

reserve as a buffer.

Of significance is that this

iconic district event allows the

community groups on the night

to raise for their groups an

amount in excess of $30,000.

As I am moving out of the district

it is time to seek a replacement

chair and conductor of this

big orchestra.

Assistant Trisha is keen to

hand over her important role

also.

•If you are interested

phone Trisha on 347 8973

so training can begin before

the event, which is due to be

held on November 3.

debate on euthanasia

Selwyn MP Amy Adam

writes about the public

information she held in

Selwyn last week on the

End of Life Choice Bill.

On Thursday I hosted a public

information meeting here in

Selwyn on the End of Life Choice

Bill which is currently going

through the select committee

process in Parliament.

The purpose of the meeting

was to give local people the

opportunity to hear from two

Members of Parliament with

contrasting views on this topic

The two speakers were David

Seymour, who has championed

this Bill, and Maggie Barry, who

is National’s spokeswoman for

issues affecting senior citizens.

Both speakers spoke thoughtfully

on this topic and presented

their respective views about assisted

dying to the audience.

For those who were unable

to attend the meeting and are

interested to learn more about

this topic, the aim of the Bill is

to give people with a terminal

illness or those suffering from

a “grievous and irremediable”

medical condition the option of

requesting assisted dying.

One of the most important

issues around this Bill for me

personally is making sure that

the appropriate safeguards are in

place and the law is not capable

of being misused.

The provisions of the Bill

specify that two medical practitioners

must approve the request

Amy Adams

Selwyn MP

for assisted dying.

The Bill states that the medical

practitioners must also do their

best to ensure that the person is

expressing their own wish, not

under pressure from any other

person.

The Bill states that if the two

medical practitioners do not

agree whether the person is

eligible for assisted dying or

competent to make such a decision,

the case will be referred to a

specialist for their opinion.

I have also received feedback

from many people here in

Selwyn who have strong views

both for and against this Bill.

In a recent survey that I sent

to a random selection of local

residents, the majority of respondents

stated that they were

in favour of giving the terminally

ill the right to end their lives.

•If you would like to get

in touch with me to share

your views on this Bill, email

selwynoffice@parliament.

govt.nz or phone my electorate

office on 344 0418.

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favourite fashion store

Viva la Moda

FASHION QUARTERLY

with Robyn McKenzie

Readers respond

to mobile butcher

Corey Winder parking

up each week in

Rolleston.

Emma Prestage -

Love having Elite Meats

Bush Inn coming out each

week. Always happy to discuss

your needs and take

an order for pick up the

next week. Keep up the fab

work Corey and team.

Lynda Whitlow - Corey

is a fabulous butcher,

we used to go to his shop

before the quakes on Papanui

and Main North Rd.

Rae Lentz - As a

regular at the Bush Inn

shop, I cannot recommend

this butcher highly

enough. Gluten free sausages

and small goods, preseasoned/marinated

meats.

Pretty much everything is

coeliac safe except for the

crumbed items (and I live

in hope that Elite Meats

Bush Inn do a deal with

Fogdog for the crumbs

they use.)

Aaron Campbell

- This was common on

the West Coast, I still remember

Burrows Butcher’s

green Bedford truck coming

to the house.

Ole ‘Milton’ Hansen

- Awesome butcher! Love

what he produces and sells

at Bush Inn. We travel

right across town to buy

his meats!

Jonathan Andrews

- Like the good old days

when the fresh fish truck

would come around.

Kathleen Chase -

Great butcher, best meat

ever.

Tania Watson - Great

idea, should come out

Pegasus way.

Vanessa Davidson -

Fantastic.

Adam Smith - Well

done Corey and Paula.

Helen Jolly - Great

news for Rolly.

Edna Morrison - Had

Read us anywhere..

anytime!

a mobile butcher in the 60s

in Hornby and Islington

areas in Christchurch. He

was called Chop. My dog

jumped in the back of his

van once and took off with

some sausages. Oh such

memories back in the day.

A reader responds

to house prices in

the district hitting a

record median price of

$595,000.

Heather Maguire -

Interesting read.

A reader responds to

district councillor Jeff

Bland’s soapbox on

quarrying.

Joanne McMaster -

Thank you Jeff Bland for

getting on the stage and

being the only Selwyn

District councillor to publicly

voice your opinion on

the proposed Templeton

quarry.

All other Selwyn district

councillors have refused

to comment on the matter

citing that it would not be

appropriate and they need

to stay impartial. Silence

is not acceptable when you

are an elected councillor

period. Well done Jeff for

having the courage and a

backbone.

Spring is in the air

With the cooler months starting

to disappear, our Spring range is

beginning to pop up in store with

a range of tops, dresses, tee’s,

knits and so much more to come.

Fab colours include pinks, purples,

and pastels. Patterns include dots,

stripes, florals and plain. There is

something for everyone!

We have price ranges to suit all

budgets, styles and figures. For

the curvier figure, we will have a

flattering range of Stella Royal by

Augustine in store at the end of

August, along with a selection of

other labels.

Many styles are great for trans

seasonal and can be

dressed up for evening

wear with ankle boots,

or a casual look at the

weekend teamed up

with sneakers and a

cute denim jacket.

Sass Candy Stripes

Jumper: playful

knit for a casual

weekend look.

All our lovely ladies have a great talent for

styling and will always be honest; we want

you to be in love with your purchase.

We are excited about our website

revamp, which is still in progress and will

be live very soon. Your online shopping

experience will be even better if you are

unable to visit the store with extra pages

for pre orders and sale items.

Traffic Light Dress: an Augustine

classic, fun dress style with multi

coloured panels.

Augustine Brodie Top: true to

Kelly’s style with frilled sleeves

and a touch of floral with a deep

fuchsia background.

Soyaconcept

Laina Top:

fun cross-over

back detail.

Sass Spot on

Wrap Maxi

Dress: great

style for the

fuller figure,

available in

sizes 8-16.

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SELWYN TIMES

SCHOOLS

New pupils

COSTUME: West

Melton School

pupils dressed as

characters from the

Harry Potter series

for its Book Parade.

The parade was part

of the school’s Book

Week.

LEARNING: Southbridge School year 4, 5 and 6 pupils during

a planting day at Rakaia Island. Southbridge School has been

planting at Rakaia Island annually for years, but this has been

the largest project to date involving 75 pupils.

CREATIVE: Darfield Primary School pupils Yannick (left), Mason

and Harlen checking out the school’s exhibition at the Selwyn

Gallery. Pupils artwork was on display for a week.

NEW: Last week five-year-old Jacob

De Silva (left) started at Lincoln

Primary School and year 5 pupil Chris

(above, left) and Year 6 pupil Charli

started at West Melton School.

Do you have a

child starting

school? Send

your photos to

emily.oconnell@

starmedia.kiwi



Backyard Critters

Wasps which hunt for spiders

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-inlincoln

THERE ARE somewhere

between 2000 and 3000 native

wasp species in New Zealand.

Some of the larger native species

belong to a family called

Pompilidae or spider wasps, of

which there are 11 species in

New Zealand.

On Christmas Eve last year,

I observed one of these wasps,

Priocnemis species, repeatedly

searching on the verge of our

lawn.

These large 15-25mm long

HUNTERS: The Priocnemis species wasps have long legs and

iridescent black coloured wings.

shiny black hunting wasps have

long legs and iridescent black

coloured wings.

Pompilids are solitary wasps

that paralyse large spiders with

venom, drag them backwards

across the ground into a nest

hole, and lay a single egg on

them.

When the larva hatches, they

eat the paralysed spider while it

is still alive, saving its vital organs

to last, just before the wasp

larva pupates.

Hosts are usually larger

species including native

trap-door or tunnelweb

spiders.

$10k for Camp Twitch

CHRISTCHURCH mother

Robyn Twemlow is out to

make a difference in the lives of

those diagnosed with Tourette

Syndrome – and last week

received $10,000 from the Mazda

Foundation to aid her cause.

Tourette’s is a condition characterised

by tics, repetitive and

involuntary movements.

Five years ago, Ms Twemlow’s

then-nine-year-old daughter

Analise was diagnosed with the

syndrome.

But the pair found there was

little support for them in the

community.

Ms Twemlow founded the

Tourette’s Association of New

Zealand as a way for her family

to connect with other affected

Kiwis.

As well as running a support

system for families and an

information hub for those who

have been recently diagnosed,

the Tourette’s Association also

began running a yearly camp

called Camp Twitch.

It brings together young

people with Tourette’s and their

families for a weekend of fun

where their tics are welcomed.

At Blackwells City Mazda

last week Ms Twemlow was

presented with $10,000 from the

Mazda Foundation to help run

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than 50 young people and their

families to attend the camp.

Ms Twemlow said the funding

would reduce the financial stress

of families living with Tourette’s

and allows young people from

any financial background to attend

the camp.

She said Camp Twitch is an

environment where children

can “tic loud and proud.”

“It’s amazing to see them

build their self-esteem and take

ownership over their disorder.

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parents to share their experiences

of raising a child with

Tourette Syndrome – so it’s an

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Lincoln’s semi-final

hopes all but gone

• By Jacob Page

LINCOLN Combined’s top-four

UC Championship aspirations

are hanging by a thread.

A 38-0 drubbing at the hands

of Nelson College on Saturday

has all but ended their top four

chances.

Lincoln Combined will need

to beat competition leaders,

Christchurch Boys’ High in

their final round-robin game

this Saturday and hope results

go their way.

Coach Mike Wilson said his

team struggled to match up

against the size of the Nelson

College forwards and their

strong ball-runners on a muddy

Nelson College field.

“We couldn’t match their

physicality,” he said.

“They have some really strong

ball-runners and while we tried

to contain them, we could only

do so much.”

Wilson said his team was hard

on defence for much of the first

half.

“It was 12-0 at half-time

and we’d had no ball except for

five minutes at the end of the

half we’re we got them down to

14 men for repeated infringements

but couldn’t get over the

line.”

Wilson said conceding a soft

try from the second-half kickoff

didn’t help matters, but the

boggy ground conditions took a

toll later in the game.

“We had (halfback Robert

Sporke) almost sick at half-time

and he is a supremely fit guy,”

Wilson said.

“Nelson are a very good team,

possibly the best we’ve played

and in those conditions, they’re

hard to stop.”

Lincoln Combined did welcome

back captain Wil Gualter

but it wasn’t enough.

Wilson said there was no

shortage of desire from his

players to try to match it against

CBHS, who will be smarting

ON THE

CHARGE:

Reserve forward

Brandyn Boyle

charges toward

towards the

Nelson College

defence

during Lincoln

Combined’s

38-0 UC

Championship

rugby loss

in Nelson

on Saturday.

PHOTO:

FELICITY PLUCK

after a 35-33 loss to Rangiora

High School.

“The boys want to play those

big schools and see where they

stand with them,” Wilson said.

Results:

TBHS 25, Waimea

Combined 12; MBC 34,

Aoraki Combined 22;

Nelson College 38, Lincoln

Combined 0; St Bede’s 37,

Mid Canterbury Combined

3; Shirley Boys’ High School

31; St Thomas 17; Rangiora

HS 35, CBHS 33; Christ’s

College 28, St Andrew’s

College 22.

Points:

CBHS 54, Christ’s 49, St

Bede’s 45, Rangiora HS 38,

Nelson College 37, Lincoln

Combined 37, Shirley Boys’

35, Marlborough Boys’ 31,

St Thomas 31, St Andrew’s

College 30, TBHS 25,

Waimea Combined 11,

Aoraki Combined 6, Mid

Canterbury Combined 2.

EXPERIENCE: Broadfield A look set to rely on the experience of

Maia Hill as the Selwyn netball competition nears the

semi-finals.

PHOTO: KAREN CASEY

Broadfield sit

on top of

netball table

• By Jacob Page

BROADFIELD A have surged

to the top of the Selwyn premier

netball competition after beating

rivals Greenpark A 56-48 at

the Lincoln Event Centre on

Saturday.

The two teams have traded victories

this season, but with points

going towards the semi-finals in

the third round, Greenpark A

secured a crucial win.

Defending champions Lincoln

A got their top four hopes on

track with a 64-47 win over

Southbridge A while Greenpark

B sit ahead of their A team on the

ladder after cooling Rolleston A’s

good start 52-39.

Broadfield A coach Yvonne

Crichton-Hill said every game

was crucial in the final round but

she was thrilled with the complete

team effort to get the win.

“We need to be winning every

game from here on in,” she said.

“There’s a really good feel

around the team, really positive,”

she said.

Experience at both ends of the

court, particularly with shooter

Maia Hill could prove Broadfield’s

A best asset.

The win saw Broadfield A go

a point clear of both Lincoln A

and Greenpark B at the top of

the competition but with just five

points separating all six teams,

everyone still had a chance to

make the final four,

Greenpark A and Lincoln A

will do battle in the pick of the

games this Saturday.

Another loss for Greenpark

A could make their road to the

semi-finals challenging.

Greenpark B will play Broadfield

A and Rolleston A will meet

Southbridge A.

Results:

Greenpark B 52, Rolleston

A 39; Lincoln A 64,

Southbridge A 47; Broadfield

A 56, Greenpark A 48.

Points:

Broadfield A 9, Lincoln A 8,

Greenpark B 8, Greenpark A

5, Rolleston A 5, Southbridge

A 4.

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• By Jacob Page

DARFIELD survived a late

scare to advance to their

second straight Ellesmere

rugby Coleman Shield

final after a 23-22 win over

Prebbleton on Saturday.

Darfield will meet

Waihora, after the

competition favourites

easily accounted for

Springston 32-19 in Tai

Tapu, scoring five tries in

the process.

After doing the business

at Prebbleton Oval,

Darfield will host the final

which should give them the

advantage of a vocal home

crowd.

A missed Prebbleton

penalty closing in on

full-time was all the good

SPORTS

Darfield survive and

advance to shield final

fortune Darfield needed to

hold on.

Prebbleton were unable

to make the most of a 22-9

advantage.

After a gritty comeback

and two Scott Mitchell

drop goals saw Darfield

earn and then cling to their

one-point lead for much of

the second half.

Prebbleton had many

attacking raids near the

Darfield try line but each

time they came up short.

Waihora’s charge to win

both the Combined Country

and Ellesmere senior

rugby titles never looked in

danger against Springston

in the other semi-final.

Springston, who were

new to top flight rugby

this season and performed

admirably, couldn’t recover

from an early 12-0 deficit.

Tries to hard-working

forward Joe Robins and

Michael Burnett had

Waihora up 12-0.

Springston did get on the

board through flanker Sam

Lawn but still faced a 17-5

half-time deficit.

Waihora struck first with

a converted try through

Matt Saunders which Harrison

Kirk converted.

Waihora’s fifth try to

Will Hurst was the icing on

the cake.

Waihora took the Murray

Cooper Shield off Darfield

a fortnight ago the last time

they met, while Darfield

will be looking to cap a

stellar season by causing an

upset.

GRITTY RUNS: Darfield’s

Hamish Pauling is

determined to get through

the tackle of Prebbleton’s

Tom Brand, left, and

Greg Mitchell. Right –

Prebbleton’s Maake

Pousini (left), braces

himself for Darfield’s Joe

Adams.

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push away Springston’s Josh Young.

AERIAL: Darfield’s Brent Dalley, left and Prebbleton’s Avenal

Rokosuka both jump for the ball.

HARD YARDS: Springston’s Matthew Stone, left,

ploughs into Cameron Powell.

TALL TIMBER: Waihora’s Michael

Burnett, right, leaps higher than

Springston’s Craig Chalmers.

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for many years, three years ago West Melton resident Sandy

Sharp landed on a different pathway, re-training in floristry and

starting her own home-based business, Miss Lily Flowers.

Flowers are Sandy’s passion, and she

would like to see more New Zealanders

following the European style of always

having fresh flowers in the home. She plays

her part in making them readily available

with her mobile flower trailer, named

Connie, which she sets up in Cathedral

Square Christchurch every Friday and at

the West Melton Market on

Saturday mornings.

At her Miss Lily

Flowers studio in

West

Melton

Sandy creates

exquisite floral

arrangements

for every

occasion

in life –

from weddings to funerals, birthdays to

anniversaries.

“I prefer a more natural look for bouquets

and arrangements and I’m finding there

is quite a following for that. I love the

creativity of the process and also the contact

with people that floristry gives me.”

She also provides floral arrangements

for the real estate sector when homes for

sale are staged for presentation to potential

purchasers.

Orders for floral arrangements

can be placed through the Miss Lily

Flowers Facebook page by email to

misslilyflowers@xtra.co.nz, or by calling

021 342 924. Sandy will be happy to

discuss your requirements and create a

memorable arrangement, whatever the

occasion calls for.

Sandy Sharp working in her mobile flower trailer, Connie.

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Meet the alpacas

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Established in 1999 by Lindsay and

Sheryl Riddle, the delightful Sherlin Alpaca

stud farm is sited on 22 hectares of land

between West Melton and Templeton.

Starting with five alpacas, the couple

gradually increased their herd and they

now have around 300 head, from which

they breed to sell stock and also shear the

fibre for making alpaca products.

They carry the two alpaca breeds – the

Huacaya, which has a coat similar to a

sheep fleece, and the Suri, which has a

fleece like dreadlocks. Both breeds come in

all the alpaca colours – black, brown, fawn,

grey and white.

Lindsay says alpacas are easy to care for,

have personality, and make ideal pets for

a lifestyle block. They eat grass when it’s

plentiful and meadow hay, lucerne baleage

or lucerne chaff in the winter. The young

alpacas are halter trained at Sherlin, so

they can be taken for walks. For anyone

interested in acquiring two or more

animals, Lindsay and Sheryl will provide

all the necessary advice on their care and

requirements.

“We like to get to know the people who

are looking to buy alpacas and we explain

how and why we got into breeding them

and what they can expect,” Lindsay says.

Sherlin Alpaca offers farm tours, during

which visitors can see the alpacas and hand

feed them. They also have a shop with a wide

selection of alpaca-orientated products on

display. These include items hand-knitted

by Sheryl such as clothes for babies and

children up to five years of age. They design

and make their own thermal socks, which

are very popular, and the Comfy Sock, a

bed sock suitable for diabetics, or anyone

who has cold feet in bed. They also have

garments from Peru, the home country of

the alpaca.

Lindsay and Sheryl take their mobile

unit and alpacas to A&P Shows around

Canterbury, while the 2018 National

Alpaca Show being held in Christchurch at

the A&P Showgrounds from October 5-7

is an opportunity for the public to see the

country’s top alpacas compete for Best in

Show. An alpaca shown by Sherlin won the

honour at the first National Show in 2004.

To book a farm tour, or for further

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Your guide to all things Real Estate

in the Selwyn District

From rural town to

expanding suburbia

Along with Rolleston, Lincoln is

considered to be one of the fastest

growing towns in Selwyn.

Over the last 20 years, Lincoln has

tripled its population and the trend to

expand looks set to continue according

to the 2017 Lincoln University Planning

Review.

While the village centre of Lincoln

still holds its country charm, new

commercial developments and services

are in place to support the growing

demands of the ever-increasing

population.

New residential developments

continue to grow at a fast rate and

expand into the countryside giving

prospective homeowners more

significant opportunity to be part of a

‘rural’ community.

Green spaces, walkways, playgrounds,

and tennis courts are just some of the

positives these new developments bring

to help promote healthy lifestyles and

communities suitable for both young

and old alike.

Subdivisions such as Flemington,

Rosemerryn, Barton Fields and Te

Whāriki offer a wide range of section

sizes and homeownership opportunities

to help satisfy the demand.

Progressive Realty director Joe

Mullins says sections in Flemington

continue to be sought after and sales

are strong. Flemington offers sections

ranging from 400m 2 to 750m 2 and still

has 300 sections to come to the market.

Bayleys sales representative for Fulton

Hogan’s Rosemerryn subdivision,

Nathan Collett, says that they too have

seen a significant increase in enquiries

over the past months. Rosemerryn

currently has three stages open for sales

with section sizes ranging from 429m 2

to 2,282m 2 and due to high demand is

set to release its next stage in spring.

Sections through these companies

can be purchased privately or through

a choice of housing companies offering

turnkey or design and build options.

Both agree that the future growth for

Lincoln looks promising. Mr Collett

says their buyers love the new amenities

that Lincoln now has to offer and

believes that as land prices increase in

other areas such as Halswell, Prebbleton

and even Rolleston, Lincoln still

provides excellent value.

With the partnership of Lincoln

University and AgResearch’s $206

million Joint Facility for learning and

research soon to be based in Lincoln

and the New Zealand Army centralising

its operation in Burnham, Mr Mullins

says both will bring more families to

the wider area including Lincoln.

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The increasing rate of residential development in

Rolleston has seen many new residents calling on

the services of the experts at Laser Electrical as

their homes are built.

The placement of lighting, electric

sockets, and heating and cooling

appliances is a key aspect of any new

home design, and that’s where Laser

Electrical’s knowledge and experience

comes to the fore. They will discuss your

ideas with you and advise on the most

appropriate installation sites around the

home.

Many of today’s home owners want

the convenience of an internal vacuum

system, as well as the latest in home

theatre and entertainment systems and

telecommunications equipment – all

areas where Laser Electrical are up to

date with the latest technology and

design trends.

Not only can they offer advice

on all these products, their skilled

tradespeople will undertake the wiring

and installation. Timers can be fitted to

your heating appliances so they turn on

when you want them to, allowing you to

arrive home to a warm house. They can

also set up remote control by linking

your home security system and heating

to your mobile phone.

Laser Electrical and their neighbours

Laser Plumbing are conveniently

located in their landmark building

across the railway lines in Rolleston.

Locally owned and operated, Laser

Electrical is linked to the nationwide

Laser operation, giving their customers

access to a wide range of quality

electrical products.

Located at 831 Jones Road,

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• By Henri Ham

ARE YOU keen to get going on

your spring planting but know its

slightly too early to do so? How

about sorting out some hanging

baskets that will erupt in flowers

before you’ve even planted your

first tomatoes.

Hanging baskets are a great

way to liven up any area, whether

it’s a large or small space. Suspend

them in entrance ways, under

verandas, decks and patios.

And what’s really great about

baskets is they are super easy to

assemble. Grab a basket, many

come with a fitted coconut liner

but if not get some sphagnum

moss to line it with.

Baskets come in wide wire

frames, more compact versions

of wicker style or solid conical

shapes. Whatever you choose I

recommend getting a basket/s at

least approx 30cm in diameter.

Solid baskets have the benefit

of not drying out as quickly. But

they don’t allow for you to cascade

plants around the sides and

base of the basket. Wire ones have

a real cottage garden feel.

Coconut liners are solid and ideal

for wire baskets with bigger gaps.

Using sphagnum moss wouldn’t

work on a wire basket as the moss

would fall through the gaps.

Some baskets come with a self-

HANGING AROUND: Give

your baskets plenty of colour

variety.

watering reservoir which might

save you watering for a few days

in summer. I like to place an old

saucer at the bottom of the basket

which acts as a water catcher

and helps the basket to retain its

moisture.

When assembling your basket,

first soak the liner in a bucket of

water for five minutes to really

help its hydration. Line your

basket with the coconut or moss

liner. Then fill it almost to the top

with lightweight potting soil mix

and compost.

An easy trick here is to balance

your round basket on an old

bucket so it stays flat while you

are assembling it.

If you want to get fancy try

DID YOU grow up in a house

where parsley was the go-to

garnish for classing up platters?

Do you remember loading it

into white cheese sauce or sprinkling

it on your eggs? Parsley was,

and remains, a favourite herb in

many Kiwi kitchens.

And it’s not surprising when

you think about how hugely versatile

a herb it is. Almost any boiled

vegetable can be topped with

parsley (and butter in our house).

Appetisers, whether they’re fish,

hummus or cheese-based, can all

mixing in some water gel crystals.

They retain water in the summer

months and help if you miss a day

or two of watering.

And now for your plants.

Choose a vibrant hanging basket

mix which features a range of

suitable, seasonal flowers. Some

favourites include lobelia, pansy,

English daisy, dwarf antirrhinum,

viola and primula. Although this

does change with the seasons.

Try adding plants in the middle

that pack a bit of height. Dwarf

antirrhinum (also known as

dwarf snapdragons) are perfect

for this. Or looking for something

a bit more practical and close to

kitchen? Add some parsley or

basil in the middle and keep your

cascading flowers on the edges.

Wondering how many to add

to one basket? If it’s 30cm across

three to five plants is suitable.

Slightly wider and you could

easily fit seven. I like a really full

basket right from the start so I

really pack them in.

Once established hanging

baskets require little maintenance

other than regular watering –

especially during the hot summer

months. But right now they won’t

need a lot of water.

So, stop waiting for spring to

arrive to get back out into your

gardens. Spring to it now and

plant some baskets.

Easy to grow parsley has many uses in the kitchen

• By Henri Ham

benefit from a sprinkling of parsley.

Find yourself short on basil

for your pesto? Just use parsley

instead. The list of uses for parsley

in the kitchen are endless.

I like to have both flat leaf

parsley (sometimes called Italian

parsley) and curly parsley on

hand in my vege garden. Generally

the flat leaf (left) is the stronger

variant. Although this can change

depending on how old your plant

is and how much sun it gets.

People often find it super easy

to grow and once established

parsley requires little maintenance.

Parsley likes rich fertile soil

topped with compost or manure

if available. Plant it in a sunny

spot or in pots close to the kitchen.

Once established, it doesn’t

need a heap of watering.

If any flowers appear and it

starts looking like it’s going to

seed, I quickly cut these out and it

will continue to reward.

Because it grows so easily I

sometimes find myself with an

abundance of parsley.

After I’ve given some away and

frozen some more I like to use

it in some parsley-concentrated

recipes – particularly salsa verde

Local

News

Now

Hanging baskets – spring into them now

EASY: Once established hanging baskets require little

maintenance other than watering.


and tabbouleh.

Salsa verde is a cold uncooked

Italian herb-based sauce.

It is ideal for ladling on steak,

fish or fresh sourdough bread.

Salsa verde combines handfuls of

chopped parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar

and seasoning. It keeps well

in the fridge for a few months so

perfect for the summer barbecue

season.

You’ll find many variations of

both these recipes by searching

online. Simply choose one that

fits with what ingredients you

have readily available at the

time.

PATIOS - OUTDOOR AREAS - CAR PORTS

Lifestyle fencing

now sold at canterbury timber

and Hardware

please call in for your free quote today!

new

product

Shadecraft is a locally owned company who specialise in shade and weather

protection products to enhance your homes design and use of outdoor areas.

SHADE SAILS – UMBRELLAS – ALL WEATHER CANOPIES

ShadeCraft (SI) Ltd

0800 742332 • Cell 0274 981239 • www.shadecraft.co.nz

Your Local Timber Merchant

NEW ENTRANCE: 167 Manion Road, Rolleston

Jason Pester P 03 347 7465 F 03 347 7032 E jason@cthl.co.nz

Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am-12pm

canterbury

c t H timber & Hardware

We are here



SELWYN TIMES

Patchwork Plus

Every 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

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.

Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston

Drive

Rhyme Time

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

various times

Rhyme Time is a fun, interactive

session of stories, songs,

rhyme and bubbles. Aimed at

children under 18 months.

All Selwyn libraries

Storytime

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday,

various times

Storytime is a fun interactive

session of stories, activities and

songs. Aimed at two to five-yearolds.

All Selwyn Libraries

Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi by

5pm each Wednesday

Crafternoon – Craft & Chat

Wednesdays and Saturdays,

2-3pm

GO ALONG to drop-in craft

sessions in the library. Share

and learn new skills, swap tips,

improve your techniques and

be inspired while crafting with

others. Take your own projects,

materials and crafting kits.

No bookings required. All ages

and abilities welcome for term 3.

Contact the library


Genealogy/Family History

Groups - Darfield

Wednesday and Saturday, 10amnoon

Go along to research your

ancestry. It is interesting as well

as fun and you may be surprised

who you discover. Phone Bev

Robb on 318 8315 for more

information.

Meeting Room 1A - Darfield

Library, 1 South Tce

Finnegans Runners

Wednesday, 6pm

Go along 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

Hell Reading Challenge 2018

Wednesday

Selwyn Libraries will be running

the Hell Reading Challenge

from August 1 to October 31.

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 a Hell Pizza

branch.

Selwyn Libraries

Teen Artspace - Wearable Arts

Thursday and next Wednesday,

4.30-6pm

Dreaming of becoming a

fashion designer or wearable

artist? Want to enter into the Art

Couture Wearable Art contest in

Selwyn later this year? Check out

our teen programme series for

wearable art at Darfield Library

to help design and create your

masterpiece, with the ultimate

aim of you entering your piece

into the contest.

Darfield Library, 1 South Tce

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.

Finnegans Prebbleton

Time for Fun - Saturday Activities

Saturday, 2-3pm

Go down to your local library

on Saturday afternoon for some

free fun. Most events are suitable

for all ages but children younger

than eight will require active

adult supervision. Check www.

selwynlibrary.co.nz for details.


The Eastern -

Saturday, 8pm

Returning to the

Arthur’s Pass

Temple Basin

Skifield, Adam

McGrath is bringing

the band with

him, all the way

up the hill to play

All ages welcome.

For tickets phone

377 7788.

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 events.

Starts at Lincoln University.

Gold coin donation.

Malvern Road Runners: Tuesday

registration begins at 5.45pm

and the first of the 6km runners

leave at 6pm. 3km or 6km. Starts

from Malvern Netball Centre.

H ORNBY

WORKINGMEN’S

CLUB

THIS WEEKEND

IN THE

WESTVIEW LOUNGE

SATURDAY 4.30PM:

BARROSS

SATURDAY 8PM:

BIG DADDY

Club CAFÉ

OPEN

EVERY DAY

LUNCH & DINNER

DND SHOWBAND

LIVE SHOWCASE

Featuring Costumed Themes

ROCKABILLY

MOULIN ROUGE

ABBA

SATURDAY 11 AUGUST

Pre-sale tix $20. Door sales $25

IN THE SPORTS HALL

FAMILY FRIENDLY DINING

Chalmers

Restaurant

OPEN

FRI, SAT, SUN

FROM 5.30PM

5-8PM SUNDAY NIGHTS

MEMBERS, GUEST & AFFILIATES ALL WELCOME

ADULTS $27, KIDS 12 & UNDER JUST $1 PER YEAR OF AGE

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

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

GRAND NATIONAL

RACING

CARNIVAL

8, 11 August | Riccarton Park Racecourse

We are proud to sponsor Saturday 11th August

144th NZ Grand National Steeplechase

Start your day with us

Race Day

Breakfasts

Best

Motorbuys

TM

COOKED

BREAKFASTS

$19

HOOFBEATS is open from 6.30am

BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

Party on with us

LIVE MUSIC |SPORTS BAR

Wednesday 8th: DnD DUO

Saturday 11th: Medium Rare

The

RACECOURSE HOTEL

& Motorlodge

118 Racecourse Rd, Ph 03 342 7150

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz

ANYTHING WITH A MOTOR!

The South Island’s leading motoring publication

FREE every Friday at hundreds of locations

around the South Island, and it’s available online!

www.bestmotorbuys.co.nz

For advertising enquiries, ph Lea Godfrey 021 277 3086



Caravans, Motorhomes

& Traliers

CARAVAN Wanted to

buy. Up to $5000 cash

today 027 488-5284.

Gardening & Supplies

FERTILISER &

COMPOST SALE

Saturdays 11th & 18th August, 9am-1pm

817 Springs Road, Christchurch

(Approx. 2km South of Prebbleton)

MUSHROOM COMPOST $25

per half cubic metre, loaded into your trailer

Fertilisers also available

Or phone 03 421 2026 or 03 366 7264

for fertilisers with FREE DELIVERY

in Lincoln & Rolleston

Rotary Club of Lincoln

Supporting Local Communities

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100

Funeral Directors

Caravans, Motorhomes

& Traliers

CARAVAN Wanted to

buy. Up to $5000 cash

today 027 488-5284.

Non-Service Cremation $2,050

Just Funerals, a family owned and

operated company with qualified,

registered and experienced staff.

Other services also

available, please

call to enquire.

Phone 0800 804 663 - 24 Hour Availability

Email: info@justfunerals.co.nz

christchurch.justfunerals.co.nz

(03) 343 0919

Gardening

& Supplies

PEA STRAW

For Sale

Ellesmere Lions

have pea straw

Medium

Squares

available

at $50

All a delivered

price in the

Selwyn Area

Ph for orders

324 4094

Garage Sales

BURNHAM.

1106 ELLESMERE

JUNCTION ROAD.

Sat & Sun 9am to

2pm. Books, old china,

household goods, bedding,

cedar blinds, flush panel

doors, aluminium screen

door and lots more. Some

items ‘make an offer’.

Holiday

Accommodation

WANAKA.

Stunning holiday

accommodation in

Wanaka at the Pines

Resort available, during

ski season.

From the 7th of September

till the 14th you can stay

at this fabulous resort.

Cardrona Ski Resort and

Treble Cone are not far

away. $1200 for the week,

only at $171.00 per night.

Would suit family sleeps

up to 5.

See http://www.

classicholidays.com.au/

resort/pines-resort/>for

full details. More details

and to book, call Jacqui on

027-201-3244

Pets & Supplies

MINI PUG puppies 2

black girls . 027 5533 556

Select Services

building/decorating

Building and

Renovating

Solutions

New Builds or Alterations

• Kitchens & bathrooms

• Painting & decorating – interior & exterior

• Roof painting

• Plastering, tiling, wallpapering

• Plumbing & electrical

• Maintenance - complete roof repairs,

leaky homes, weather board replacement,

brickwork

• Window repair & replacement

• Decking, pathways, driveways

Christchurch Building

& Decorating Ltd

Contact David & the Team on 0800 766 378

Email: clearwater.painting@xtra.co.nz

DECORATING

DO YOU NEED A

PAINTER?

Painting,

Wall Coverings,

Interior & Exterior,

Spray Painting,

Water Blasting,

FREE QUOTES

Phillip J Fisher

Painter & Decorator

Locally

based in

West

Melton

Reliable service, excellent results

P: 021 228 2889 or

A/H: 03 342 9391

E: phillip.fisher@pjf.co.nz

www.phillipjfisher.co.nz

Hedge tRimming

& gaRden

maintenance

• Hedge Trimming

• Small Trees and Shrubs Topped,

Shaped or Removed

• Trenching and Digging Buckets

• Garden Maintenance

• Landscaping

• Cleanups Available

• Wood Splitter for Hire

JuSt Small

HedgeS

Stu Reid OWNER OPERATOR

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

hedgesandmore.co.nz

Select Services

Need a hand?

✤ Lawns & Edges

✤ Landscaping

✤ Gardening

✤ Hedge Trimming

✤ Handyman Jobs

✤ Casual or One Off

Phone Mike Lineton

022 341 8848

Your local

Selwyn District

GARDENER/

HANDYMAN

Storage

STORAGE

CONTAINERS. $35

pw. 350 Brookside Rd,

Rolleston. Brookside

Storage on Trademe. Ph

0210650934.

Trades & Services

SCOTT’S TREE

TRIMMING &

TOPPING

• Shelter Belt & Trimming

• Tree Topping

• Root Racking

• Full Hedge Removals

• Stump Removals

• Excavations

Sam 027 918 5155

Bill 027 433 7869

Email:

nathanandhayley@

scorch.co.nz

UDI PAINTING &

DECORATING

For all painting and

decorating services.

Fully Qualified

• Interior &

Exterior Painting

• Wallpapering

• Plastering

• Roof Painting

All work guaranteed

FREE QUOTES

Contact Udi Aale

Ph. 021 074 2075

To Let

RENT ME!

Ideal as an extra

bedroom or office.

no bond required

Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth.

Three convenient sizes from $70 a week:

Standard 3.6m x 2.4m

Large 4.2m x 2.4m | Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m

Visit our website

www.justcabins.co.nz

for display cabin locations

www.justcabins.co.nz

Tours

World of Wearable Arts

Departs 6th October 2018

2 nights including Premium WOW tickets

$1100.00 pp twin share

Hokianga and Far North

Departs 21st September 2018

8 days - $2250.00 pp twin share

Tasmania

Departs 30th October 2018

12 days - $4900.00 pp twin share

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886

www.reidtours.com

Trades & Services

Panelbeating/Spraypainting

Insurance Collision Repairs

All Makes & Models

Jetboat Refinishing

Loan Cars

10 Station Street,

Leeston

www.emb.nz

Contact Phil & his team on 03 324 3622

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Ellesmere

Auto

Electrical

• Air Conditioning • Alternators

• Starter Motors • Wiring Repairs

• Diagnostics • Lighting • Batteries

Mobile Auto Electrician

022 644 9664

Farmlands Card Accepted

CARPET carpet/furnishings

/ FURNISHINGS

Di’s Carpet

BinDing

Have your carpet

off-cuts bound

124 Halswell Junction Rd, Halswell

Phone 322 1103 Mobile 027 586 4830

Hours Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm

carpet layer

CARPET

LAYER

45 YRS + EXPERIENCE

Repair, Uplifting,

Relaying, Restretching

All preparation work undertaken

*Also GARAGE CARPET

Phone John 027 208 7383

jandcbennett@xtra.co.nz

ELECTRICAL

SELWYN

ELECTRICAL

SERVICE

Don’t let electrical

problems worry you

For all electrical

repairs & service

CALL TODAY

027 492 8971

or ah 344 6202

SHELTERBELT TRIMMING

Boundary

Trimming

Call Tony Dempsey

Phone 03 325 3256

Mobile 0274 323 943

vinyl laying

VINYL

LAYING *

*SPECIALISING

IN VINYL PLANK

Selection available or

customer supply

All floor preparation

undertaken

Contractors rates

Phone John 027 208 7383

jandcbennett@xtra.co.nz

34


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SELWYN TIMES


Trades & Services

Trades & Services

Trades & Services

Trades & Services

• Driveways

• Trenching

• Section Clearing

• Demolition

• Tree/Stump Removal

• Truck/Digger Hire

• Post Driving

• Section/Lifestyle Block Development

C O N T R A C T I N G

Phone: 329 7165 or 027 616 1761

BUILDING REPAIRS

GIB STOPPING | FENCING

YARD CLEARING / CLEAN UP

SMALL DIGGER WORK

DRIVEWAYS & CONCRETE REPAIRS

RC MAINTENANCE

no job too small

LTD

ROSS CHESTNUT

ROSS Owner CHESTNUT

/ Operator

Owner / Operator

021 969 654

021 969 654

ross@rcmaintenance.co.nz

ross@rcmaintenance.co.nz

PO Box 92010

PO Box 92010

Farringdon, Rolleston

Rolleston 7650

TAI TAPU TYRES

BUILDING REPAIRS | GIBB STOPPING | YARD CLEARING / CLEAN UP

SMALL DIGGER WORK | FENCING | DRIVEWAYS & CONCRETE REPAIRS

53 Main Rd Tai Tapu

Ph. 03 329 6767

Will better any

other quoted price

Stockists of Kumho, Goodride and

Petlas Tyres, for all cars, 4WD, bikes,

tractors and trucks.

green acres

Lawn &

garden care

• General

gardening

• Ride on service

• Weeding and

clearing

• Hedge trimming

• Tree pruning

and removals

• Fully insured

• Section

clearing/

maintenance

• Free quotes

• Security

checked

and

satisfaction

guaranteed

0800 803 200

www.greenacres.co.nz

“Totally Dependable”

Maintenance & Servicing | New Housing | Hot Water Systems

Upgrades | Solar Hot Water | Central Heating

Commercial & Backflow Prevention | Pumps & Filtration

Town & Rural

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West

Phone: 03 348 6920

Email: chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

www.laserplumbing.co.nz

• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways

• Auger Hole Drilling

• Land Clearing & Development

• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works

• Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker

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

g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz

www.gmcontracting.co.nz

Garage Doors, Auto Openers,

EQC Quotes, Repairs and

Maintenance, One off Custom

Made Designs...

Showroom at

Larcombs Road and

Home Ideas Centre,

Mandeville Street

The genuine custom made

garage door professionals

EQC &

insuranCE

rEPairs

TyPEs of garagE doors:

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

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

flush mounted doors.

Proud to support your local community

Phone: 0800 661 366 • Fax: 03 347 8363

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

Christchurch

www.custommade.co.nz

Canterbury

Trenching and

Excavation

3 Drainage and Trenching

3 Section Clearing

3 Stump Removal

3 Supply & Install Devon Water

Tanks & Septic Systems

3 Supply of Hard Fill & Top Soil

3 Digger and Truck Hire

PHONE 027 317 8128

ppsplumbingservices@gmail.com

CONCRETE

9020599AA

Commercial

and

Residential

NEED CONCRETE FOR...

Paths, patios, driveways,

Landscaping projects

We can supply

Mini Readymix Concrete*

* up to 3m loads

Local Rolleston Based,

Most competitive rates around

Ph. 0508 872 672 www.tcltd.nz

10 Railway, Rolleston 7614

-next to Mobil fuel stop

concrete & paving

• Driveways

• Earthquake repairs

• New Home Specialists

• Patios & Paths

tel: 0508 873 7483

email: sales@affordableconcrete.co.nz

www.affordableconcrete.co.nz

Sick of drinking

chlorinated water?

CJ’s Plumbing can help!

Get a water filter

installed today

for cleaner water

that has no bad

smell or taste.

Make water taste

like it should!

CJ’s Plumbing

Call uS now

03 347 4475

www.cjsplumbing.co.nz

DECORATORS

New Paint • Repaints

Wallpapering • Fences

Repairs • Feature Walls

Floor & Roof Painting

Spray Painting

Light Commercial

Restoring Timber

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury

www.andertondecorators.co.nz

www.facebook.com/andertondecorators

027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN

Driveways

SWAINS KIWI KERB

DRIVEWAY

CONSTRUCTION

Free Measure & Quote

• Asphalt

• Driveways

• Kerb

Quality Workmanship -

Over 10 Years Experience

electrician

• Registered Electrician

• Over 20 years

experience

FOR ALL YOUR

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

ELECTRICAL NEEDS

Light Up Electrics Pty LTD

FREE QUOTES

• Chipseal

• Chip

PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123

Mob 0274 325 457

CALL DANIEL 027 570 3534

or 03 3477 213

lightup@live.com.au

Excavations

• Driveways

• Car Parks

• Site Cleaning

• Demolition

• Farm Tracks

• Drain Cleaning

• Stump & Hedge

Removal

• Ashpalt Concrete

Wide range

oF TruckS

• Tennis Courts &

Swimming Pools

• Chip Seal Driveways

• Diggers – 2 Ton

up to 20 Ton

• Excavators

• Bobcat & Drilling

• For Posthole &

Fence hole

For a Free Quote

on your next project

Phone Steve on 021 338 247

or 325 7922

Free

QuoTe

STOP BIRDS

hail, leaves, snow & vermin from

blocking & damaging your spouting

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with

unique patented louvre will even keep out pine needles.

Will not rust or sag with age or load. 10 year warranty,

range of colours.

Proven in Australia & New Zealand over the last 15 years.

FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING

WATER FROM YOUR ROOF.

NOW AVAILABLE: STAINLESS STEEL

MICO MESH

Call Rohan anytime Mon-Sat for a

no-obligation assessment & quote

03 982 8850 0800 486532

www.gumleaf.co.nz

LANDSCAPING

Paving, Irrigation, Lawns,

Planting, Fences, Pergolas,

Water-features, Outdoor fires,

Raised Vege beds, Decks,

Artificial grass & more...

Call Aaron & the team today!

Phone: 03 3474422 or 021542402

Email: landscapeyouroutdoorspace@gmail.com

Locally based Selwyn Landscape Design and Construction

www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz

Trades & Services

ADD SOME

COLOUR

TO YOUR

ADVERT!

Trades & Services

Driveway

Ramp

Bumping &

Grinding over

your driveway?

Get the

Driveway Ramp

For a free quote

call Wayne on

021 038 0511




Trades & Services

ROOF

PAINTING

Rope & harness

a speciality,

no scaffolding

required,

30 years of

breathtaking

experience.

FREE QUOTES

Exterior staining,

exterior painting,

moss and mould

treatment and

waterblasting

Phone Kevin

027 561 4629

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

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

Trades & Services

FENCING

Quality timber fencing -

gates & repairs, ph Ryan

027 951 8892

Bellamy’s

Furniture

Furniture made to

order and restoration

by tradesman with

35yrs experience.

PH Stephen

021 073 2624

Trades & Services

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

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE

Fast friendly professional

service. 25 yrs exp.

Shearing, drenching, hoof

trimming etc. Call Shaun

021 204 1274

TILING

Flooring - Splashbacks

-Wall incl tile removal, reg

master tiler, ph Dave 027

334 4125

Wanted To Buy

AAA Buying goods

in Rolleston,Lincoln,

Prebbleton. Quality

furniture, Beds, Stoves,

Washing machines,

Fridge Freezers. Same day

service. Selwyn Dealers.

Phone 980 5812 or 027

313 8156

TOOLS Garden,

garage, woodworking,

mechanical, engineering,

sawbenches, lathes, cash

buyer, ph 355-2045

Vehicles Wanted

CAR REMOVALS

$$CASH PAID$$

CARS, VANS, UTES

& 4X4 WANTED

NZ OWNED

AND

OPERATED

FOR

24 YEARS

We use world class vehicle

depollution systems

0800 8200 600

www.pickapart.co.nz

Public Notices

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

27TH AUGUST 2018

7.30pm - Rolleston Community Centre

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

If you wish to be become the Chairperson, Vice

Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer or a Committee

Member, our AGM is the place to register your

interest.

One of the main purposes of the Association is to

provide, or assist in the provision of facilities, for

community purposes to serve the District.

Leonie MacLachlan, Chairperson

Rolleston Residents Association Inc

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

LABOURERS

We are looking for

labourers to work in the

Rolleston area within

factory environments.

Physically fit and available

to work Monday to Friday

are a must for these jobs.

If you are interested please

call Lynne on 03 365 1431

or visit our website to

register www.ryan.co.nz

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

DARFIELD

HIGH SCHOOL

Years 7 to 13

Day Relievers

We are seeking to expand our pool of

Day Relievers.

Trained and registered Primary and

Secondary teachers interested in being

considered for day relief should in the

first instance email their interest to:

pe@darfield.school.nz

The Day Relief Co-ordinator

Darfield High School

PO Box 5 Darfield | Tel: 03 318 8411

Public Notices

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.

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32 fascino shoes

33 asb - atm outlet

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36 subway

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living areas (one with log burner), up to date kitchen with

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

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bedrooms all have their own access to the patio area, 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 108m 2 , three door, high stud shed has enough room

to house anything from your ride-on mower to your motor

home.

Be delighted at the Open Homes or call Jannetta anytime

for a private viewing.

Jannetta Thomas

Contact:

Mobile: 021 256 6295

Email: jannetta@pb.co.nz

Address: 5 Landsborough Drive

Viewing by appointment

Final Release now

under construction

The final step of the Final Release – we’ve started construction on the last few sections

of the ever popular Preston Downs. Call today, while there’s still a few left, 03 741 1340.

Or drop in to our sales and information office, Kingsdowne Drive, Wilfield, Wednesday or

Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Email enquiries@yoursection.nz

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We’ve changed our look

not who we are

For over 30 years, provincial New Zealand has been our home. No one knows property

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and now we have a new identity. Wherever you see our new brand, you can trust that

you’re working with a Property Brokers professional who will work harder for

you because they care – about you, your family and our community.

Looking to buy, sell, invest or have your property managed?

Call us on 0800 367 5263 or go to pb.co.nz

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MAKE HORORATA HOME

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

WEB ID DFU62989

HORORATA

349 Hawkins Road

View By Appointment

This little gem is ready for either the First Home Buyer, or

Investors alike to enjoy. All the hard work has been

completed and signed off and is ready for some lucky

buyer to call theirs.You won't have to worry about

things like the plumbing or rewiring. All done.

The 97m2 clever floorplan has two bedrooms running

off the wood panelled hallway, two bathrooms, open

plan kitchen / living with adjoining study nook and

modern kitchen.

Jannetta Thomas

Mobile 021 256 6295

Office 03 929 0306

jannetta@pb.co.nz

HIDDEN OASIS

BUYERS $299,000+

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WEB ID DFU63163

DARFIELD

8B Pemberton Drive

View By Appointment

Nestled in the popular Pemberton Subdivision you will

find this fabulous 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home.

Featuring a stunning open plan kitchen with quality

appliances, spacious dining and living areas including a

study nook/storage or sewing room.

Master bedroom consisting of an en-suite and walk-in

wardrobe, and the main bathroom offering a shower,

bath, vanity and toilet.

Heated by 2 heat pumps, positioned for the sun and

situated on an easy-care section within an easy walk to

Amy Jones

the local shops, cafes and other amenities.

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

STEP UP ONTO THE PROPERTY LADDER!

$469,000

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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.

pb.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

View By Appointment

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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RAKAIA

150 Michael Street

This permanent material, 3 bedroom home is available

now! Open-plan kitchen/dining with adjoining sunny

living area with heat-pump.

Single garage with internal access. Situated on a fully

fenced 522m2 section with rural views while still being

in the Rakaia town ship.

Close to the local park, cafes and school, this home

makes for a great first home or investment property.

Don`t miss out! Give me a call today for an appointment

to view.

View By Appointment

Penny Dadson-Clausen

Mobile 027 895 5943

Office 03 929 0306

pennyd@pb.co.nz

BUYERS $275,000+

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Jackie Wither

M 027 4503 777

P 03 349 9919

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

Natalie McLean

M 027 943 6413

P 03 347 4711

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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Digitally enhanced garden & lawn

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Self-contained unit

Rolleston 5/781 East Maddisons Road 3057sqm A 7 B 3 C 3 D 4 F 7 I

7 Bedrooms - 7 Garages!

If space is what you want, then this needs to be

seen to be believed!

Set on a 3057m2 section there is a 6 bedroom

home PLUS an attached fully self-contained 1

bedroom unit. PLUS double garage with hobby

room/sleepout PLUS another double garage! So

there´s plenty of space for 7 cars!

How much more can a family need!

My vendor needs to down size so I´ve been

instructed to sell, so be in quick to buy this

beauty!

For Sale

Price on Application

View Sunday 3.15-4.00pm

www.harcourts.co.nz/RL1974

Fergus Spain

M 027 608 4768

P 03 347 4711

fergus.spain@harcourts.co.nz

P 03 347 4711

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Tai Tapu 433 Old Tai Tapu Road 2.8000 ha A 11 B 11 C 3 D 4 I

Manor Needs Rescuing!

The once glorious Chatterley Manor has seen

many a magnificent day in her time and seeks to

reclaim all her glory, but it will need to be with a

new owner - the current Vendor has been called

by family to return to Nelson, and regretfully her

time of custodianship of the property must now

end, with a separate adjacent 5.8ha land also

available for sale.

A unique country homestead - in desperate need

of the owner with the ability to reinstate its

magnificence!

For Sale

Deadline Sale Thurs 30th Aug 4pm (unless sold

prior)

View Refer Online for Viewing Times

www.harcourts.co.nz/PLS2674

Mitchell Roberts

Mitchell M 027 413 Roberts 0797

M Mana 027 413 Tai 0797

Mana M 027 Tai 626 2824

M mitchandmana@harcourts.co.nz

027 626 2824

P 03 385 0343


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Rolleston 78 Hungerford Drive 649m2 A 4 B 2 C 2 D 2 I 4 K

Family Living On Hungerford

• 203m2

• Stone bench tops & walk in pantry

• In-house laundry

• Backyard vehicle entry with caravan park

• Large family/living areas

• High vendor motivation!

Call, txt or email Caine for further information.

For Sale

$589,000

View Sunday 12 - 12.30pm or by appointment

Facebook: @HarcourtsRolleston


Caine Hopcroft

M 027 330 1002

Caine

P 03 347

Hopcroft

4711

M 027 330 1002 P 03 347 1411


Lincoln 65 Craig Thompson Drive 605sqm A 4 B 2 C 2 I 2 K

Completion Due End Of August!

Located in the popular and forever expanding

subdivision.

Built with high end Westinghouse kitchen appliances,

tiled bathrooms and quality fixtures & fittings.

Quality built by the experienced local team from BT

Builders Ltd.

Competition will heat up once completed so get in early

and book a viewing or swing by for a look!

For Sale

$649,000

View

Facebook: @HarcourtsRolleston


Caine Hopcroft

M 027 330 1002

Caine Hopcroft

P 03 347 4711

M 027 330 1002 P 03 347 4711


Congratulationsto our top Sales consultants for each of our offices.

Belfast Hanmer Springs Hornby Kaiapoi Rangiora Rolleston The Palms

Richard Woerlee Harley Manion Kayleen Woodgate Shona Pearce

Chris Vere

Caine Hopcroft Mitchell Roberts

M 027 220 7706 M 021 149 8050 M 0274 348 178 M 027 285 7073 M 027 202 5525 M 027 330 1002 M 027 413 0797



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West Melton 611 Old West Coast Road 4.0695ha A 5 B 2 C 3 D 3 I

Blended Or Extended Family Gem

This spacious lifestyle property is the perfect

option for the larger family or for those looking

for guest accommodation. Location offers an

easy commute to the city & airport.

The gardens are private and established with the

balance of the property offering 3 paddocks,

outbuildings & triple car garaging.

With opportunity to further enhance, and

vendors motivated to sale this could present as

an excellent opportunity to the new owner.

For Sale

Deadline Sale All offers to be presented 3pm, 29th

August 2018 (unless sold prior)

View Thursday 12.00pm-12.30pm, Sunday

1:45pm-2:15pm


Katie Harrison

Katie Harrison

M 021 135 1350887

0887

P 03 347 4711

katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz


Rolleston 10 Byron Street 1012sqm A 3 B 1 C 1 D 2 I

First Home Buyers Dream

Come and be surprised with what is on offer in

this property that has been built to capture the

all day sun. Wood burner on wet back, heat

pump and HRV system guarantees warmth over

the winter months. Large deck, spacious back

yard and a double garage with plenty of

workshop space or to park the trailer. Recently re

freshened with paint and drapes so tick this one

to view as owners are on transfer. Close to

schools shops and transport so act now!

For Sale

$459,000

View Thur-Sat-Sun 11:00-12.00 or by appointment


Mary Westwood

M Mary 021 557 Westwood 731

P M 03 021 347557 4711731 P 03 347 4711

mary.westwood@harcourts.co.nz


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Templeton 393 Dawsons Road 4.0ha A 4 B 2 C 3 D 4 I

Goodbye - After 40+ Years

Spacious bedrooms with a large master suite inc walk in

robe and ensuite. Three separate living spaces to

accommodate all the family needs and all set in an

established garden setting ideal for entertaining while

watching kids in the pool.

Stables, outbuildings & rights to irrigate Owners Say

SELL ME. Don't be confused we need to move on

Catch up

with Kaye


Auction

August 8th (unless sold prior) (unless sold prior)

View Call Katie to arrange a viewing.


Katie Harrison

M 021 135 0887

P

Katie

03 347

Harrison

4711

M 021 135 0887


Helping buyers find their

dream home.

Working with locals to sell

their home or investment.

Living Locally - in Faringdon

Selling Locally - Harcourts Rolleston

AREINZ Kaye Finlayson

021 341 015

kaye.finlayson@harcourts.co.nz

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Brand New Executive Home

Nearing completion this 156sqm family home

features 3 dble bedrooms (master with ensuite &

WIR). Large sunny living with separate dining

area & study nook. Lovely indoor/outdoor flow to

large sunny patio & good sized section. Modern

trendy kitchen with walk in pantry plus separate

laundry & separate toilet. So close to Rolleston

Rec Centre & indoor swimming pools, parks,

schools etc. Be Quick On This One!

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Rolleston Lot 1/1033 Goulds Road 550sqm A 3 B 2 C 1 D 2 F 2 I

For Sale

$525,000

View Sunday 1.45pm to 2.30pm

www.harcourts.co.nz/HR4924

Lyn & Nicolas Martin

M Lyn 027 Martin 228 8499

P M 03 027 349228 9919 8499 P 03 349 9919

lyn.martin@harcourts.co.nz

Nicholas Martin

M 0274 345 792 P 03 349 9919

lyn.martin@harcourts.co.nz



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New Zealand’s leading rural real estate company

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

We’re

Recruiting

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

Whether it’s a large-scale farm, stunning lifestyle property or a

residential property, there is plenty of opportunity for you to build

a successful new career or build on your already proven success.

• Surround yourself with successful people

• Enjoy the support of being part of a single, national company

• Work with a national team of locals, connecting people

with property.

For more information

contact us today.

Athol Earl

Canterbury/West Coast

Sales Manager

M 027 437 6298

E aearl@pggwrightson.co.nz

Tai Tapu's Best Bare Land Holdings

Four separate titles in a supreme location with

stunning panoramic views.

• Lot 1 - 4.0431 hectares with elevated building site

accessed off Cossars Road - $650,000 plus GST (if any)

• Lot 2 - SOLD

• Lot 3 - 5.5937 hectares with elevated building site

accessed of Otahuna Road - $595,000 plus GST (if any)

• Lot 4 - 5.255 hectares flat land with large shed in the

Otahuna Valley accessed off Otahuna Road - $450,000

plus GST (if any)

pggwre.co.nz/CHR26884

Tai Tapu

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

Plus GST (if any)

Sam Davidson

B 03 341 4301

M 027 488 8269

sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

pggwre.co.nz

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For Sale

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

Leeston

15 Market Street

757m 2

Price

Negotiable over $399,000

Contact

Noel Lowery 027 432 8859

Open Home Sunday 2.00 to 2.45pm. Spacious three double bedroom family home. Generous living and

dining areas with heat pump. Modernised kitchen with plenty of drawer space connecting to a large sun

drenched conservatory. Walk-in shower, plus bath with separate toilet. Attached double garage. Excellent

location with-in walking distance to schools and amenities. Ideal family or first home. | Property ID LE1638

Lincoln | 3 William Street

532m 2

When Location Matters. Are you looking for the perfect location in

Lincoln? This affordable family home will tick all your boxes. Just a few

minutes’ walk to school, events centre and the village hub. Featuring

two sunny living areas, four bedrooms (en suite to master) and double

internal access garage. Year round comfort with two heat pumps

and log burner. Easy care 532m 2 section that is secure for pets and

children. In exceptional original condition. Inspection by appointment

or open homes. | Property ID LN1542

Price

$535,000

Open Home

Sunday 2.00pm to 2.30pm

Contact

John Davison 027 436 4464

Leeston

56 Manse Road

4,452m 2

Price

By Negotiation

Contact

Tracy Stevenson 027 543 9029

When Town Meets Country. Three year old, four double bedroom, two bathroom, home with open-plan

living, luxurious kitchen with full butler’s pantry and separate lounge with log burner on wetback. Great indoor/

outdoor flow to sun-drenched patio areas. A 4,452m 2 section with 12x8m American style lock-up barn.

Beautifully landscaped section plus a fenced paddock to graze a pony or a few sheep. | Property ID LE1641

Lincoln

14 Doncaster Avenue

650m 2

Price

By negotiation

Contact

Tracy Stevenson 027 543 9029

Realise Your Dream! This lovely 650m 2 North West facing section in Stage 1 of the Flemington

subdivision is fenced with title issued. Within close walking distance to schools and all the amenities that

Lincoln Township has to offer. Ready and waiting for your new dream home. | Property ID LN1531

Greendale

35 Ridgens Road

1.3 Hectares

Expressions of Interest

On or before 2pm, Friday

10 August 2018

Contact

Rob McGregor 021 334 469

Greendale Dream Home. Immaculate three bedroom house on 1.3 hectares in Greendale with views

to the Canterbury foothills. What will strike you is the attention to detail and quality of materials. uPVC

window joinery with argon gas filled double glazing with the Rockcote Integra exterior cladding adding

further insulation value. | Property ID DA1767

Greendale

28 Essendon Road

7.3 Hectares

Price

By Negotiation

Contact

Rob McGregor 021 334 469

Do you Want Land and Prepared to Work? On Offer is 7.3 hectares with a 170m 2 four bedroom plus

office house in need of a tidy up. A 12-bay shed with a concrete floor, 4-bay pole shed and a 4-bay

shed with 1-bay lock-up. Get stuck in and add some value. | Property ID DA1771

Irwell

1268 Leeston Road

19.8 Hectares

Deadline

Closing 2pm, Thursday

23 August 2018

Contact

Noel Lowery 027 432 8859

Estate Realisation. 14 manageable paddocks, pressurised stock water. Irrigation consent, K-Line

Pods. 3-bay lockable storage shed with power, 5-bay implement shed with power and 2-bay hay shed.

Cattle yards, Ideal beef grazing, calf rearing. Three bedroom permanent material family home. Log fire

and heat pump. Attached double garage. Vendor not registered for GST. | Property ID LE1639

John Davison

027 436 4464

Ron Ferguson

027 498 6256

Tracy Stevenson

027 543 9029

Malcolm McNaughton

027 297 4297

Noel Lowery

027 432 8859

Rob McGregor

021 334 469

Licensed under REAA 2008

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Property Brokers reveals

punchy new branding

Property Brokers is excited to reveal

its fresh and punchy new branding,

cementing their position as New Zealand’s

nationally provincial real estate agency.

In a little over 30 years, Property Brokers

have built their family business into a

company that stretches from the Waikato

to the South Island. The Property Brokers

family is 600 strong, with 43 branches

across the country and will continue to

expand in the provinces in years to come.

Staying true to the previous flag logo,

the new brand is a modern twist on the

flag and still reflects the culture of the

company. “We have changed our look,

not who we are” says Tim Mordaunt,

Managing Director of Property Brokers.

Prior to the new brand, Property

Brokers, established in 1986, has only ever

had two logos. “After 20 years it was time

for the company to modernise our brand

to ensure it reflects who we are today, to

reflect how much the company has grown

over the last 20 years, and to ensure the

new logo works well in digital formats,

social media platforms, and evolves

and adapts with new technology and

advertising trends moving forward” says

Mordaunt.

“Changing our brand has given us the

opportunity to audit our whole company.

Our values, our True Team promise, our

internal and external relationships have

all been a focus for us as we look to the

future. Property Brokers has conducted

an extensive survey of our clients, our

suppliers and our staff and the feedback

has been extremely encouraging” says

Tim. “We are proud to be a contributor to

the services of our own regions and we are

truly humbled by the support we receive

from our communities”.

Due to the size of the company and

multiple locations across the country,

the new brand rollout will begin from

the 1st August 2018 and each Property

Brokers branch will be progressively rebranded

over the next 6 months. All the

Property Brokers family are positive and

enthusiastic about the new brand which

was revealed to them at their annual

conferences in June. “It has been a highly

motivating and constructive process” says

Tim “and we look forward to sharing our

brand and more importantly, our brand

values, with our local communities”.

Tim Mordaunt, Managing Director of Property

Brokers, holds the new PB brand flag.

Stage 10

selling now

Call in to our site office or one

of our great showhomes to find

out what’s on offer.

With our Stage 10 sections now available it is a great time to

visit Flemington. Pick out your perfect section within a well regarded

community or check out one of our great showhomes and find a

house and land package to suit your needs.

First National Real Estate

Sue Mullins

027 244 1325

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

Barry O’Neill

021 364 422

www.flemington.co.nz

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10 Byron Street, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

611 Old West Coast Rd, West Melton

Harcourts Rolleston

3/102 Picton Avenue, Riccarton

Harcourts Hornby


Harcourts Rolleston

713 Main South Road, Templeton

Harcourts Hornby

232 Brookside Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

saTurday 11Th augusT

7 Brinsworth Avenue, West Melton

Ray White West Melton


Harcourts Rolleston

35 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

670 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

95 Neave Road, West Melton


8B Dewar Lane, Prebbleton

Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Hornby

sunday 12Th augusT

1/41 Clarence Street, Addington

Ray White Rolleston

12 Westfield Avenue, Templeton

Ray White Lincoln

20 Caroline Way, Northwood

Ray White Rolleston

15 Gift Street, Coalgate


25 Brittan Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

4B Peters Lane, Spreydon



Harcourts Rolleston

18 Westfield Avenue, Templeton

Ray White Lincoln

2184 Tramway Road, Sheffield

Harcourts Rolleston

20 Whitcombe Place, Darfield

Matson & Allan Darfield

42 Quartz Drive, Rolleston


18 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

33a Kotare Street, Fendalton

Ray White Lincoln


Harcourts Hornby

2/107 Brynley Street, Hornby

Harcourts Hornby

6A Kopara Street, Templeton

Ray White Lincoln

4 Micron Close, Templeton

Ray White Lincoln

90a Kaiwara Street, Hoon Hay

Ray White Lincoln

118 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

78 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

8B Dewar Lane, Prebbleton

Harcourts Rolleston

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79 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

25 Emerson Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

349 Hawkins Road, Hororata

Property Brokers

37 Chervier Street, Leeston

Matson & Allan Leeston

2 Cassini Place, Leeston

Farmlands Real Estate

3 Sunline Avenue, Lincoln

Ray White Rolleston

47 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston

80 Shillingford Drive, Rolleston

Matson & Allan Rolleston

600 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton


1016 Weedons Ross Rd, West Melton



Harcourts Rolleston

52 Tiny Hill Drive, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston


Harcourts Rolleston

39 Globe Bay Drive, Templeton

Ray White Lincoln

615 Waterholes Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

12 Palladio Avenue, Leeston


4 Patterson Terrace, Halswell

Ray White Lincoln

3/102 Picton Avenue, Riccarton

Harcourts Hornby

55 Moore Street, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

16 Barnsley Crescent, West Melton

Harcourts Rolleston

8 Henley Close, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

1 Ashdown Way Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

1/30 High Street, Leeston


597 Birchs Road, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

9 Da Vinci Avenue, Leeston


274 Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston


7 Ellington Mews, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

6 Greenan Place, Doyleston

Ray White Rolleston

14 Hobbs Street, Hororata

Mike Pero Steph Kimber

5 Landsborough Drive, Darfield

Property Brokers

27c Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston


14 Little Gem Road, Wigram

Ray White Rolleston

28 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

43 Stanford Way, Rolleston


55a Moore Street, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

26 Jacks Drive, West Melton


20 Da Vinci Avenue, Leeston


1 Waiuku Street, Leeston


1033 Goulds Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Hornby

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Harcourts Rolleston

35 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

21 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

5 Loeb Place, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

150 Michael Street, Rakaia

Property Brokers

4 Hororata Road, Hororata

Harcourts Rolleston

33 Doncaster Avenue, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

35 Chapman Street, Leeston


53 Renoir Drive, Rolleston


574 Birchs Road, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston

Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road, Darfield


5 Fairhurst Place, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

232 Brookside Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

3 Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton


38 Payne Court, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

40 Chapman Street, Leeston


39 Clausen Avenue, Leeston


117 Knights Road, Weedons


9 Clydesdale Way, Lincoln

Harcourts Hornby

17 Devine Drive, Templeton


393 Dawsons Road, Templeton

Harcourts Rolleston

248 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

13A Runnymede Drive, Templeton


79 Newman Road, Rolleston

Mike Pero Real Estate West Melton


Harcourts Rolleston

5/781 East Maddisons Rd, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

3 Riverside Lane, Tai Tapu

Ray White Rolleston

12c Huntsbury Avenue, Huntsbury

Harcourts Rolleston

68 Rossington Drive, West Melton


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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

MATSON & ALLAN

www.marealestate.co.nz


DARFIELD 03 318 8204

LEESTON 03 324 3704

MIKE PERO ROLLESTON

03 347 1111, www.mikepero.com

PGG WRIGHTSON

CANTERBURY

03 318 7850, www.pggwre.co.nz

PROPERTY BROKERS

ROLLESTON

www.propertybrokers.co.nz


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M-A

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

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

ROLLESTON

27C Stonebrook Drive

STEP INSIDE AND “WOW”

• Private and sunny setting

• Low maintenance

• Three double bedrooms

• Two versatile living areas

• Modern spacious kitchen

• Walk in pantry

• Fantastic outdoor living

• Wonderful heating options

• Separate laundry

• Central convenient location

OPEN HOME

Open Home: Sun 12.30 – 1.00pm

Price: Neg Over $549,000

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/399

ROLLESTON

53 Renoir Drive

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOCATION!

• Immaculately presented

four bedroom home

• Open plan kitchen and

dining area

• Private deck/patio

• Two versatile living areas

• 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

Jackie Derrick

Mb 027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME




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

Jackie Derrick

Mb 027 636 3576





ROLLESTON

274 Lincoln

Rolleston Road

EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE

DELIGHT

• 4 hectare property

• 4 bedroom plus office home

• Large living areas

• Excellent indoor/outdoor flow

• Easy access to extensively planted

& sheltered outdoor areas

• Stunning new kitchen

• Impressive 60x30m all weather

arena

• Well subdivided paddocks

• Boundary riding track for safe

riding

• Good range of outbuildings

• 2-3min drive to Rolleston

Jackie Derrick

Mb 027 636 3576


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 visualise 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

Chris Flanagan

Mb 027 433 4657

chris@marealestate.co.nz

AGENT ON SITE




Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930

Agent on Site: Sun 2.00 – 3.00pm

Price: $295,000


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

Selwyn Times: August 08, 2018

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