Selwyn Times: October 03, 2018

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Failure to fund intersection
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• By Emily O’Connell
WEST MELTON residents will
have to wait at least three years
before proposed improvements
to State Highway 73 are
reconsidered.
The improvements, which
included the installation of traffic
lights at the intersection of SH73
and Weedons Ross Rd, weren’t
included in the New Zealand
Transport Agency’s National
Land Transport Programme for
2018-21.
West Melton Residents’
Association member Bruce
Russell has been campaigning
for more than 10 years for
something to be done about the
busy intersection.
He’s “bloody annoyed” at the
NZTA’s decision and says the
area is “very, very dangerous.”
“Obviously the criteria to upgrade
this corner is a death . . . a
fatal accident,” he said.
Mr Russell believes traffic
lights would help solve the issue.
NZTA crash analysis data
shows there have been six
crashes around the intersection
since 2006.
Selwyn MP Amy Adams said
she was “incredulous” at the
decision and was advised in June
by the NZTA it had identified the
need for traffic lights and signals
at the intersection.
•Turn to page 5
FRUSTRATED: West Melton Residents’ Association member Bruce Russell is “bloody annoyed” the proposed improvements
to the SH73 and Weedons Ross Rd intersection haven’t been included in a funding programme for 2018-21.
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Wednesday October 3 2018
from the editor’s desk
THE MESSAGE doesn’t get much clearer
on pages 4 and 5 today: If you drive over
the legal alcohol limit there’s a high chance
you’ll be caught.
Last Tuesday, Lincoln policeman Andy
Williamson made a visit to The Famous Grouse and gave a very
sobering and straight shooting talk about drink driving.
You could have heard a pin drop as he addressed the big crowd
– there for the weekly raffles and lucky draw.
Williamson got a big round of applause. The checkpoints,
random stopping and police tactics to stop motorists before they
get behind the wheel has been a talking point.
But the message hasn’t reached some. Two drivers were caught
that night and another was picked up later in the week.
That’s just plain dumb.
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Quarry plan ‘shock’
Buddhist monk Makuludeniye Somarathana is disappointed a
quarry is planned close to the temple.
Page 7
schools
Formal event at college
Waitaha School pupils visited Rolleston College in their
finery.
Page 18
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Wednesday October 3 2018 3
News
Father continues to
seek answers over son’s death
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
IT HAS been one year since
grieving father Geoff Booth lost
his 21-year-old son to suspected
suicide.
Yet his battle to seek answers
into whether his son Liam
received the necessary help from
health authorities leading up to
his death remains ongoing.
Last year Mr Booth laid a
complaint with the Canterbury
District Health Board after Liam
was found dead in Beckenham
Park, near his flat, on October 2.
The case is before the coroner.
The CDHB has since undertaken
a serious event review to
identify opportunities to improve
its systems and processes.
Mr Booth said in the original
report the CDHB “attributed
no blame to themselves” and
described the report as a “whitewash.”
His concerns were the report
did not name any of the staff
members involved and dates
leading up to Liam’s death were
incorrect.
The CDHB has since come back
to him with a revised copy of the
report.
CDHB mental health services
clinical manager Vicki Dent said
family involvement and feedback
to identify any inaccuracies is a
vital part of the review process
before the final report is released.
Mr Booth is planning to lodge
a complaint with the Health and
Disability Commissioner.
Last week Mr Booth received
an apology from CDHB chief
of psychiatry Dr Peri Renison
for Liam’s death, but the CDHB
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ANSWERS:
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received a
formal apology
from the
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District Health
Board for the
death of his
son Liam.
would not comment further.
Mr Booth said the apology is a
start, but the CDHB needs to act
on recommendations from the
review.
The recommendations were
ensuring the treatment and
discharge policy is followed for
future patients and information
for supporting families is made
available.
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the family if permission is granted
by the patient, and addresses
discharging goals and the physical
and mental health needs of a
patient.
Mr Booth said the CDHB didn’t
follow the policy in Liam’s case.
“I wasn’t privy to any of that
because it didn’t happen,” Mr
Booth said.
Eighteen days before his death,
Liam had threatened to harm
himself at Halswell Quarry Park.
Liam was taken to Christchurch
Hospital for assessment before he
was discharged.
Mr Booth has since told the
CDHB that hospital staff wrongly
discharged Liam and took his
word he wasn’t going to harm
himself.
The review said there was clear
documentation as to why admission
to hospital under the Mental
Health Act was not thought to be
appropriate.
It said Liam was opposed to admission
and the clinical opinion
was not to forcibly admit him.
But Mr Booth said staff then
had the opportunity to get Liam
hospitalised and the support he
needed.
The report said staff members
were not identified as expected.
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camper van sustained some
damage. He said the camper
van, driven by a male tourist,
was heading north towards
Christchurch when it crossed
over the centre line and hit the
middle of the truck. Sergeant
Bayne said it’s not known what
caused the driver to cross the
centre line.
CONSULTATION CLOSING
The initial consultation round
on proposed changes to the
District Plan closes at 5pm
on Monday. The plan is set
to become the district’s rule
book on how land can be used
and developed. It has 22 topics
for consultation, including
quarrying, wildfire risk and
heritage items. Feedback from
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Police give sobering message
Selwyn police are
targeting bars and hotels
in an effort to crack down
on drink driving
POLICE HAVE taken the fight
against drink driving into
licensed premises.
Bar patrons have been given
a sobering address by Senior
Constable Andy Williamson of
Lincoln police about the police’s
concern over the level of drink
driving in the district.
In recent
weeks patrols
and checkpoint
operations have
caught a number
of drivers over
the limit.
The Selwyn
Andy
Williamson
Times revealed
last week police
are concerned
about the number of older
motorists who continue to drink
and drive.
Senior Constable Williamson
told patrons at a busy Famous
Grouse Hotel in Lincoln that
licensed premises were being
targeted.
The Lincoln area has been a
focus for police in recent weeks.
“Police are apprehending
intoxicated drivers every week,
with four being apprehended last
Thursday night (September 20)
alone,” he told patrons.
“This hotel and others in
the district will continue to be
targeted by all police. Police don’t
want to apprehend and prosecute
drunk drivers. We would rather
prevent them driving. However,
we will do whatever we can to
prevent unnecessary death and
trauma on our roads. We make
no apology for this.”
Senior Constable Williamson
received a loud round of applause
from patrons. The hotel was busy
for the Lincoln Club’s weekly
GOOD ADVICE
•Make safe travel
plans before you
start drinking and
stick to them.
•Plans made during
or after drinking are
likely to lack good
judgement.
ISSUE: Bar
patrons have
been given
a sobering
address
by Senior
Constable
Andy
Williamson
about
concerns over
the level of
drink driving in
the district.
Tuesday club night.
Senior Constable Williamson
said he had gone to the hotel
because he knew it would be
busy, so the message would get to
as many as possible.
He praised The Famous
Grouse for its host
responsibilities.
•Be aware that you
may still be over the
limit the next day
and not well rested.
•Don’t go along
with other people’s
bad decisions to
drive while they’re
impaired.
“The Famous Grouse staff and
management are very proactive
in preventing intoxicated drivers
leaving their premises. This issue
is caused by patrons, not the
management of the hotel,” he
said.
It is the only licensed premises
in Lincoln that has courtesy vans
(two) to take patrons home, he
said.
Senior Constable Williamson
said he was pleased with the
response.
“It went really well. People
listened, which is always a good
indication. And secondly, they
actually applauded at the end,
which I thought was quite a cool
thing.
“I have had a lot of positive
comments about it. That’s the
only hotel I’ve done it at. It’s not
to say I won’t do it at other hotels
but it just was the starting point
really.”
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Wednesday October 3 2018 5
to pub patrons
Reinforcing the drink drive
message was vital, he said.
“The police have a prevention
first policy. Although we can sit
outside hotels and do random
checkpoints, we would rather
prevent drink driving before it
happens. I visit hotels a lot and if I
suspect people have
been or are going to
be drunk driving, I
will approach these
people and talk about
it with them.
“The police also
Lynn
Townsend
receive information
from the public
about suspected
drunk drivers and
we will talk to those drivers about
their behaviours and advise them
they need to arrange other ways
of getting to and from licensed
premises.
“They are also told about the
consequences if they don’t change.
They will be caught by police.”
Lincoln Club president Lynn
Townsend said he was aware
the police were going to talk to
patrons, and agreed it had been well
received. He said it was important
police and community hotels work
together to prevent drink driving
and educate motorists about other
options.
CRACKDOWN: Senior Constable Andy Williamson said
police can sit outside hotels and do random checkpoints,
but they would rather prevent drink driving before it
happens.
NOW
Failure to fund intersection
improvements criticised
•From page 1
“These improvements had been
recommended for inclusion in
both the 2018/21 Regional and
Land Transport programmes,”
she said.
However, NZTA director regional
relationships Jim Harland
said being included in the RLTP
“does not guarantee inclusion
and funding in the
NLTP.”
He said the intersection
didn’t meet the new
threshold for funding
under the investment assessment
framework.
“Using this framework,
it was assessed as a
medium crash risk and
safety alignment, with
a low benefit cost ratio,”
Mr Harland said.
District councillor Craig
Watson said he was “deeply
concerned for the people of West
Melton who everyday take their
life into their own hands crossing
that road.”
He said residents do take the
intersection carefully but it seems
NZTA will not fix the intersection
until there is a serious accident
and someone is hurt.
Mr Harland said safety is a top
priority for the transport agency
but “funding has to be targeted
to areas which have the greatest
need for improvements.”
He said the project could be
considered in the next NLTP.
Ms Adams is concerned the
decision may be a
consequence of the
current Government’s
cutting $5 billion of
funding from regional
highways.
“Under this Government
we are paying
more than ever in petrol
taxes, but necessary
road safety work
is not being carried
out. It is not acceptable,” she said.
When asked about this, Mr
Harland said “the 2018-21 forecast
expenditure on Canterbury
regional network improvements
is $702 million, compared to $725
million in 2015-18.”
“So the difference in spending
in this category is not large,” he
said.
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News
In Brief
GARDEN COMPETITION
Entries will close for the Rolleston
Residents’ Garden Competition
on Monday. The competition
encourages people to beautify
the town through gardening and
attracted about 34 entries last
year. There are eight categories
in the competition. The winners
will be announced at an event
at Lemonwood Grove School on
October 29. For more information
or for an entry form, get in touch
with Brenda Dunlop on 347 3073.
PLAYGROUND VANDALS
Foster Park playground was
closed on Sunday and Monday
due to vandalism. The district
council closed it due to broken
glass presenting a safety risk to
users. While the initial clean-up
was completed on Sunday, further
safety checks of the playground
were undertaken on Monday.
FUNDING APPLICATIONS
Round one of the district
council’s Selwyn community
fund will close at the end of the
month. The fund was established
this year to support events and
activities that contribute to the
community. For an application
form, visit https://www.selwyn.
govt.nz/news-And-events/news/
at%20www.selwyn.govt.nz/
selwyncommunityfund.
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
A BID to stop water supplies
from being permanently
chlorinated in Malvern has
failed.
Retired farmer Brian
Thompson, Malvern Community
Board
deputy chairman
Kerry
Pauling and
Whitecliffs
Township
Committee
chairwoman
Jodie
Thompson
made a deputation
at the
district council over the issue
recently. It was an attempt to
stop the permanent chlorination
of the Malvern Hills Hartleys Rd
water supplies.
It is planned to be permanently
chlorinated this month,
while the Sheffield /Waddington
supplies were fast tracked in
June because of E. coli.
Mr Thompson argued the
Hartleys Rd scheme was not
risky and there has been no
breaches at the treatment plant
for more than three years.
The district council passed
a resolution recommending it
continue its risk-based approach
to drinking water schemes with
filtration, ultraviolet treatment
and emergency chlorination.
“It was disappointing. I haven’t
given up,” Mr Thompson said.
An email from district council
water services asset manager
Murray England to Mr
Thompson confirmed there had
not been a contamination at the
treatment plant since August
2015 due to E. coli.
But Mr England said the last
transgression detected in the
Hartleys Rd scheme’s reticulation
was in March.
At the meeting, district councillor
Pat McEvedy asked that the
information it used to make the
decision be released to the public.
The information will be tabled
in the November audit and risk
sub-committee agenda after it is
made public.
Mr Thompson said his next
move will be determined when
the district council releases the
information.
The district council previously
told Selwyn Times pipe breaks,
backflow, illegal connections
and reservoir failures in the
supplies were the reasons behind
Local
News
Now
Chlorination removal bid fails
Pat McEvedy
SELWYN TIMES
Fire rages, homes at risk
ISSUE: A bid
to have the
district council
backtrack on
its decision to
permanently
chlorinate the
Malvern Hills
Hartleys Rd
scheme has
failed.
the chlorination.
Meanwhile, the Government
is undertaking a review in the
way water services are delivered,
regulated and funded.
The organisation Water New
Zealand is lobbying the Government
and councils to support
a more centralised system that
would be controlled by people
and organisations they represent.
A district council spokesman
said potentially having
control taken away from local
authorities “will have massive
implications for Malvern, and
the entire country.”
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Wednesday October 3 2018 7
News
• By Emily O’Connell
A PLACE for peaceful
meditation.
That’s what the Sri Lankanbased
Buddhist temple, Samadhi
Buddhist Vihara, was looking
for when it decided to move from
its Hornby location last year.
Springs Rd proved too noisy
for the temple so it decided
to purchase 4ha of land on
Maddisons Rd through
donations it had collected.
What the temple didn’t realise
was months after making the
move, Fulton Hogan would
reveal its plan to create a quarry
on a 170ha piece of land at
Curraghs, Dawsons, Jones and
Maddisons Rds, Weedons,
opposite its temple.
Temple resident monk
Makuludeniye Somarathana
said he was “shocked” and
“disappointed” by the news
and he’s concerned the quarry
could disturb its peace and
quiet.
“Finally we decided this place
was suitable for the meditation
centre . . . we were totally
disappointed and our hope was
destroyed,” Bhante Somarathana
said.
He’s worried about the potential
noise, dust, pollution,
increase in truck movements and
Monk ‘shocked’ by quarry plan
Local
News
Now
In Brief
Fire rages, homes at risk
loss of money after developing
the land.
But Bhante Somarathana says
there’s not much it can do – he’s
already been in touch with the
Templeton Residents’ Association,
attended its public meetings
and has gone along to workshops
on how to write a submission on
the proposal.
And now he’s waiting for
Fulton Hogan to lodge its
resource consent application
before he can make a submission
against it.
Fulton Hogan was expected to
lodge its application last month.
But South Island general manager
Craig Stewart told Selwyn
Times on Thursday it expects to
lodge its resource consent application
in early November.
When asked about the delay,
Mr Stewart said Fulton Hogan is
wishing to ensure it has consulted
widely with the community
and gathered all the necessary
expert information before it
lodges its application.
“Fulton Hogan has at the
forefront of our minds the importance
of working very hard to try
and minimise any impact on surrounding
neighbours,” he said.
DISAPPOINTED:
Resident monk
Makuludeniye
Somarathana
standing in front
of the proposed
170ha quarry,
opposite his new
temple.
Residents’ association chairman
Garry Kilday said he wasn’t
surprised Fulton Hogan was
waiting until early November
and he suspects it may even take
longer.
He believes the temple’s “fears
are founded” and it’s just a
“waiting game” until the application
is lodged.
Mr Stewart said a
community advisory group
was established in May and
through it Fulton Hogan has
been meeting regularly with
neighbours, residents and
business owners.
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED
The Kirwee Volunteer Fire
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volunteers. The brigade has
been serving the community
for more than 55 years. If you
are interested in becoming
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concerns about how this may
impact your job, get in touch
with the brigade to discuss the
responsibilities and benefits
with you and your employer.
For more information, visit
the station on 11 Tramway Rd
on a Wednesday at 7.30pm or
phone chief fire officer Stuart
Jones on 027 481 4000.
DARFIELD HIGH AWARD
Darfield High School has
won a choreography award
at the Showquest national
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final after winning the
Christchurch Showquest in
July at Horncastle Arena. The
event is a new performing arts
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students gave a performance
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possibility of a district-wide
charge for all sports clubs
using recreational reserves
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management committee
chairman Jens Christensen
– I wish to comment on the
controversy over the suggestion
that the district council is
considering a uniform charge
across the district for the use
of sports grounds and surfaces.
Why should sports codes be
charged anything for the use
of playing surfaces and courts?
Rates are used to provide and
maintain these facilities for
the community and everyone
benefits from the results of
a healthy community. The
policy of the Rolleston Reserve
management committee is that
kids in sport stay out of court
and that sports clubs should
devote their time and funds
to the running of the club and
the provision of services for
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activities and fitness and not
worry about raising money for
grounds hire. The benefits to the
community of this policy are
immense. Clubrooms and the
electricity used by clubrooms
should be funded directly by
the club owning the clubrooms,
and in Rolleston’s case, a small
annual lease fee applies to the
ground on which the building
sits.
Should the council be
dreaming of a uniform charge
across the district, I would
expect a thorough and lengthy
consultation period.
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Bill Woods – I read your
comments on the proposed
charges for sports teams using
council reserves as being fair
to all, stating some will pay
more and some will pay less.
It is clear that the information
that you based your comments
on was supplied by the council
spin doctors. You are obviously
unaware that the reason the
council spin doctors use the
words some will pay more and
some will pay less is to cover up
the inequality of those who will
pay more to those who will pay
less. Out of the 24 reserves, 19
will pay more and those who
pay less number only three. How
this can be determined as fair
defies any form of logic other
than the council trying to justify
taking over the management
of reserves and community
centres, resulting in rising costs
associated with this. Most, if
not all the reserves, were run
by committees that, along with
the sports clubs which used
the reserves, worked together
to run the reserve as efficiently
as possible. Some even built
amenities and financed them
with fundraising and volunteer
labour. Now we have a district
council that wants to run
everything as a commercial
enterprise, with paid staff to do
what volunteers have happily
done for more than a hundred
years. This subject deserves more
in depth investigation than a
letter to the editor can do, apart
from stating that you are wrong
when you claim that increases to
sports clubs is being fair.
District Council chief
executive David Ward –
The Selwyn District Council is
committed to providing sports
clubs throughout the district
with fair and equitable access to
good quality sports grounds and
reserves that are fit for purpose.
Unfortunately that’s not the
impression that Selwyn Times
readers will have after reading
the article Sports groups
surprised by new charging plan
(September 19), which contains
a number of inaccuracies. The
article claimed the district
council is considering bringing
in a district-wide charge for all
sporting clubs and organisations
in Selwyn.
This is not true. It is correct
that the district council is
looking to review how sporting
clubs and organisations are
charged for the use of reserves
and grounds, but there are no
plans to introduce a new fee or
levy.
Currently, sports clubs and
organisations pay fees and
charges which have been set by
individual reserve committees.
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These
charges vary
widely across
the district
at different
reserves,
depending
on the local
committee and
the sporting
club. For
example, some
clubs may pay
no fees or receive
discounted fees,
while some
sports may be paying
different charges in
different locations, charged
by different committees.
The district council
wants to create a fair and
consistent approach to
charging for reserves, and
is proposing to review
the current charging
regime, beginning with
identifying the anomalies
and inconsistencies across
the district.
The review will include
careful consultation with
clubs and committees
to ensure any potential
changes don’t have a
negative impact on local
communities and do not
create a financial barrier
to participation in sports
and recreation activities.
There has not been any
discussion on what charges
will be proposed in the
future, nor on
the notion of
placing a levy
on clubs.
Any
potential
changes
to existing
charges would
be some way
off, and it is
likely that any
recommended
changes
would need
to go through
a future Annual Plan
process.
The district council will
be communicating with
sports clubs in the coming
weeks to begin the review.
David Ward
Selwyn Times
editor Barry Clarke
responds – The district
council is considering how
it charges for sports use
on recreation reserves.
That may have an impact
on users, which includes
sports clubs.
In our first article on the
issue (September 12), the
district council told Selwyn
Times: “Charges for sports
use recreation reserves
across the district will be
considered by the council’s
working party that is
looking at the transition to
district-wide rating. This
matter will be looked at
later in the year.”
In the Malvern
Community Board agenda
of May 28, there was
a response to ongoing
negotiations with the
Darfield Tennis Club
reported by the Selwyn
Times about the high costs
of participating in the
sport – rent, fees and rates.
In the agenda, the
district council responded
with an update to those
concerns: “The issue
of such charges for all
sports clubs located on
recreation reserves across
the district is currently
being considered as part
of the implementation
consideration of the
district-wide rate for
reserves. The objective is to
have consistent charging
of such matters across the
district.”
In the issue of September
19, Selwyn Times sought
reaction from sports
organisations about
the possibility of a new
charging regime. Those
we spoke to were not
aware as the district
council had not yet got to
the point of discussing it
with them.
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Recycling day
at Darfield
A COMMUNITY recycling day
is set to take place at Darfield on
October 27.
The event will run from 10am
to 4pm at Hawkins Pit. It provides
a chance to clean up the shed,
backyard and garden and drop off
garden waste, scrap metal, tyres,
child car seats and e-waste to a
local collection point.
The district council will also
accept e-waste recycling, including
monitors, flat screen and CRT
TVs, computers and printers,
phones, cameras and stereos and
cables.
Garden prunings, tree trimmings
and weeds will be accepted,
as well as metals, bicycles, barbecues,
small appliances, whiteware,
tins, pots and pans.
General rubbish, flax, cabbage
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than 10cm diameter, gas bottles
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Garden waste will costs $5 per
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• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
AN UPDATED bylaw aiming
to crack down on mobile traders
across Selwyn is now in place.
The district council has approved
its Public Places Bylaw
2018 and Policy on Commercial
Activities and Events in Public
Places 2018.
It is the result of an increasing
number of
mobile traders,
particularly
food carts and
vans, which
are seeking
to operate in
Selwyn.
The bylaw
came into
force on
Monday and
will see vendors charged a fee of
$175 per year to be able to operate
in Selwyn.
It regulates where mobile vendors
can trade, and sets out controls
to meet health and safety
requirements and to protect the
public from nuisance.
Yet a reserve committee bid
to have the authority to police
mobile traders at reserves has
failed.
A submission was made by
Rolleston Reserve management
committee chairman Jens
Christensen asking committees
to have delegated authority to
police mobile traders.
He said he tried to convince
the district council the committee
is “on the ground” and it
should be able to police mobile
traders at the reserve’s car park.
Mr Christensen told the
district council it would need
a large number of staff to work
outside normal business hours
for mobile traders to be regulated.
He said different mobile traders
will come and park at the car
park to trade for free most weeks.
“We know what is happening
down there, council staff
wouldn’t have a clue,” he said.
Legal advice from environmental
law firm Adderley Head
said the district council has the
ability to delegate authority.
But also said given it remains
liable for any function delegated
under the bylaw, it is important
it operates a process it is confident
in.
District councillor Craig
Watson said it did not want volunteers
to be enforcing laws and
putting themselves at risk.
“It is about looking after the
safety of the volunteers because
they are really important,” he
said.
Cr Watson said he was disappointed
only eight submissions
were received on what he would
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have thought would be a big issue
for local businesses.
“I quite like food trucks but
when they are directly competing
against businesses that have
to pay rates and leases . . . I
would have thought there would
be more submissions”.
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Working together to celebrate heritage
Historian and district council staff member
Wayne Stack continues his monthly look at
Selwyn’s past. Anyone with suggestions
for future features can phone Wayne on
021 119 9107. This month’s feature covers the
district council’s heritage
IN TODAY’S modern world
the best way to ensure success
in projects that preserve
and celebrate local history
and heritage is through a
collaborative approach.
Failure usually occurs through
a lack of sustained enthusiasm,
financial support or a combination
of both.
In most cases it is a lack
of funds that prevent such
worthwhile projects from either
starting or reaching their full
potential. However, great things
can be achieved for communities
when all interested groups come
together fully committed to the
projects.
This was brought home to me
in a recent visit to Ireland, where
I attended a clan gathering in
County Kerry.
The biennual event was held
in the traditional small market
town of Listowel, which had been
heavily affected by the recent
economic down-turn in Ireland.
Like Selwyn, the economy of
north Kerry is reliant on agriculture,
with the main employer
in Listowel being a diary factory
owned by the multi-national
company, Kerry Group.
However, businesses in the
town and surrounding villages
are now thriving due to the collaboration
between the county
council and local groups in
promoting and celebrating the
culture and heritage of the area.
Tourism has increasingly
become a main contributor in
boosting the local economy after
the community began to focus
on projects that celebrated its
identity and history.
Several nationally-acclaimed
authors and playwrights had
lived in Listowel, so local groups
got together to host a ‘literary
week’ in the town that is now
an annual event which attracts
several thousand visitors.
Following on from this, with
the help of the county council,
a building was purchased to
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at Darfield was a community project supported by the district
council.
education centre and cafe in the
town square that hosts seminars,
school visits and continues to
attract visitors to the area.
The flow-on effect from this
success has led to local artists
receiving financial support
from the council to establish a
live-in gallery studio in the town
that continues to attract tourist
painters, mostly from the United
States.
Another recent successful
tourist-attracting project that has
become an annual event is the
week-long military festival that
has gained international acclaim.
What these initiatives all
have in common is that they
were started through the vision,
passion, hard work and initial
fundraising of local community
groups, backed with further financial
support from local businesses
and the county council.
Likewise, Selwyn is now
primed for boosting the same
social and economic success by
focussing on the foundations of
its identity and promoting the
culture and heritage that makes
the district unique.
Leading up to the Rolleston
150 th celebrations in 2015, the
four main characteristics of
Selwyn’s heritage foundations
were identified as agriculture,
the railways, the military and
multiculturalism.
These characteristics are to be
included in the design of the new
town centre of Rolleston.
Although financially driven
by the district council, there
has been on-going consultation
within the community to set the
vision for the project.
The district is fortunate in having
a progressive council that has
committed to financing major
infrastructure to accommodate
the rapid population increase
within the area.
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•From page 13
This has led to the
establishment and growth
of sporting codes, such as
swimming, soccer, hockey,
basketball, cricket, softball and
athletics, through the building of
new sports complexes like Foster
and Brookside Parks in Rolleston,
the Lincoln Event Centre, and the
community events centres in Tai
Tapu and West Melton.
The large investment in these
facilities can only add to the attraction
of people wanting to live
in the district, as most of these
sports clubs could not survive
without indirect financial support
from the district council.
However, Selwyn has more to
offer than just sporting opportunities.
The dynamic of the district is
rapidly changing with the urban
sprawl from Christchurch, and
now is the time to also increase
focus on promoting and celebrating
its culture and heritage.
The district council’s portal in
promoting culture and heritage
has traditionally been through
services and programmes at the
Selwyn libraries.
The libraries continue to
provide local historical and genealogy
groups, excellent online
research services and venues to
meet at, and remains the focal
point for sourcing books on the
district’s history.
The district council has
certainly played a part in
celebrating the identity of the
district.
It has been instrumental in
celebrating multiculturalism by
providing funding and organising
the annual Selwyn Culture
Fest, while financially supporting
other small projects, such as the
Homebush Railway in Darfield
and the Selwyn Agricultural
Heritage Park at Leeston.
The district council is also
funding the installation of
permanent lighting for the main
war memorials throughout the
district in commemoration of
the upcoming World War 1
Armistice centenary next month.
These small projects and others
like them have initially come
about through the efforts of local
groups, but needed input from
the district council and some
other sponsors to bring them to
fruition.
REMEMBRANCE: The iconic
Leeston War Memorial on
High St will have permanent
up-lighting installed, while
the historic Liffey Cottage in
Lincoln has been restored
and jointly maintained by
the district council and the
Lincoln and District Historical
Society.
Another worthy project that
will need collaborative support
from council and other groups
is the proposed Citizen-Soldier
Museum and Research Centre to
be established in Rolleston.
This would see the existing
Canterbury Regimental History
Centre at Burnham Camp
transferred to a suitable venue
that would provide seven-day-aweek
access to the public, which
it currently does not have due to
security measures at the camp.
The district is the centre for
military activity in the South
Island and having the museum
in Rolleston would attract local,
national and international
visitors to the area, while
reinforcing the identity of the
district.
Museums, heritage parks,
heritage buildings, arts and
cultural events play an important
part in the development of
society.
They help to provide an
understanding of who we are,
where we have come from and
how we got here.
They also provide the
foundation for communities
to grow in understanding and
celebrate the cultural and ethnic
diversity within society that
is needed to progress into the
future.
Yet their importance is
generally not reflected in the
funding available from central
Government.
Increasingly, regional cultural
and heritage projects are reliant
on funding from local bodies,
in collaboration with sponsors
and community fundraising, to
succeed.
Without such funding, we risk
losing our local heritage taonga
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an ecologist
who specialises
in entomology
(insects
and other
invertebrates). Each
week he introduces a
new species found in
his backyard at Lincoln.
His column aims to raise
public awareness of
biodiversity, the variety
of living things around
us. Check out the full list
of invertebrates found at
http://naturewatch.org.
nz/projects/backyardbiodiversity-bugs-in-lincoln
THE PACIFIC damsel bug nabis
kingbergii is an introduced
species found in New Zealand
and Australia.
It is pale brown in colour and
has a slender 7-8mm-long body.
It has a long, straw-like sucking
mouth part or proboscis that is
used to penetrate and suck the
body contents of prey.
They are commonly found in
lucerne and lotus where nymphs
and adults prey upon aphids,
mirids, wheat bugs and small
caterpillars.
Overwintering bugs begin egglaying
in October. The Pacific
damsel bug can undergo two
generations per year.
The damsel bug’s life
cycle appears to be highly
synchronised with the
Australian crop mirid, making it
a significant predator of this pest.
Damsel bugs are also known
to feed on extra floral nectaries,
a plant gland that produces a
sugar-rich liquid for beneficial
insects such as predators or
pollinators.
INTRODUCED: Pacific damsel
bugs are pale brown in colour
and have a slender 7-8mmlong
body.
Culture on display at Lincoln
A demonstration of
the contact team
sport Kabaddi, which
originated in ancient
India, was a feature
of CultureFest at
Lincoln on Sunday.
The event showcased
everything great about
the district’s growing
diversity, as well as
New Zealand culture.
It included group
performances, dances,
activities, arts and
crafts.
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Versatile Sheat takes player of year award
• By Jacob Page
SOUTHBRIDGE halfback
Cameron Sheat was the big
winner at the Ellesmere Rugby
Union’s annual awards event at
the Waihora clubrooms.
Sheat won the Westpac Cup as
senior player of the year,
Not bad for a guy who played
multiple positions in the backline
this year,
While he prefers halfback or
wing, he also spent time in the
No 10 and No 12 jerseys as the
need arose.
“Halfback and wing are my
preferred positions but I ended
up at first and second-five this
year which was different.”
The 22-year-old is currently
living in Lauder, which is 30
minutes south of Edinburgh, and
playing for a club nearby called
Melrose.
He is playing for the Melrose
Storm second XV where he
picked up man of the match during
a 41-24 win over Hamilton
two weeks ago in his debut
performance.
“I was pretty happy about that.
Starting a season off that way is
always good for your confidence
and now I hope I can keep playing
well week-in week-out.”
Sheat had hoped to force his
way into the top team but league
rules around eligibility prevented
that from being possible.
“So the main goal now is basically
win the league I’m in and
to just keep playing good rugby,”
he said.
Sheat said the timing was right
for his first rugby OE.
“A few of the Melrose boys
have come over to play for Southbridge
so I thought it would be
a good opportunity and experience
while I’m young to go over
and give it a crack.”
Sheat said he was humbled to
win Ellesmere rugby’s top individual
award.
“It’s pretty special to be honest,”
he said.
A lot of the previous players
who have won the cup are classy
players and to now have my
name on it, I’m honoured.
“With a lot of talent in the
team this year it really could
have gone to any of the lads.”
He’s unsure when he will
be back home but he still has
unfinished business on the rugby
fields of Ellesmere.
“If I’m back in New Zealand
next year then obviously making
the Ellesmere and Country
seniors are the main goals. But
I’ll just have to wait and see how
everything goes over here first.”
Waihora co-coach Joff Mooar
won personality of the year,
while Prebbleton president
Jeremy Knowler was named
volunteer of the year.
Other award recipients
were:
Waimea Combined halfback
Robert Sporke was
named under-18 player of
the year.
McLelland Cup for good
conduct – West Melton
under-14.5
MK Rathgen Trophy
under-18 player of the year –
SPORTS
TALENT: Cameron
Sheat (with
ball) playing for
Southbridge
this season. The
halfback was named
Ellesmere player
of the year at their
annual awards night.
PHOTO: KAREN
CASEY ​
Robert Sporke
Gavin Eastwick Trophy
under-19 player of the year –
Bailey Clarke
D&A Harkerss Trophy
under-21 player of the year –
Shaun Harrington
Westpac Cup senior player
of the year – Cameron
Sheat
Earl Browning Memorial
Trophy ERSU volunteer of
the year – Jeremy Knowler
BNZ Trophy ERSU
personality of the year – Joff
Mooar
Wai: We care
"We’ve got a big challenge in the water quality
space, and in order to address these, we all need
to get involved and actively participate in finding
solutions together."
Megan Hands –
Selwyn Waihora Water
Zone Committee member
Nine of Canterbury’s ten water zone committees are looking for new
community members (Waimakariri will call for new members next year),
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MANUFACTURERS
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As a result of purchasing Clearance lines from the
manufacturers, adding in a few of our own oddments, we have
a great selection of business/dress trousers, casual trousers and
jean style casual pants we are able to offer some great savings
on leading makers merchandise.
You know our quality brands, so we have put them into three
main groups to give you all the options available to fulfil your
needs. There are in excess of 800 garments in such an array of
colour and cloths. Wool blends, corduroy, summer moleskins,
cotton blends, some with stretch fabrics. Most are regular leg
length, oddments in tall, and short fittings. Sizes are from 77cm
up to 117cm (there are a few oddments up to 152cm).
Yes, it is a real mixed bag. Choose your needs for work, garden,
golf, casual wear or business or a combination of all those.
You can bring friends, family and whomever to make the
best possible selection from any of the groups. They can
be bought singularly at marked prices. You choose and
we will ensure you get the best deal.
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Are the stores the same? NO, but they do share heritage.
They have similar and different merchandise.
2
SCHOOLS
Waitaha School pupils go formal
Waitaha School pupils
Bella, Nick, Alijah and
Alix (above) had some
fun at the special
schools formal at
Rolleston College.
Waitaha principal
Margaret Dodds even
got on the dance floor
with pupil Ana Harris-
Tatana. Special needs
schools from around
the region attended
the dance, which was
hosted by Waitaha.
Mrs Dodds was thrilled
with the event and
said it was a night to
remember. PHOTOS:
GARY MILLS
Kaboom on stage at West Melton
West Melton School pupils Jack (left) and Lily went on stage with
Catherine Betts and Josh Webster from Kaboom Percussion. The
percussion duo from Perth perform music incursions for primary
schools. The duo visited the school’s new entrant and years 1-3
pupils, and showed how simple items could be used to make
noise, including clapping, clicking and tapping your bodies and
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favourite fashion store
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FASHION QUARTERLY
Let the
Games
Begin at
Kirwee
Kirwee Model
School’s
production
Let the Games
Begin hit the
stage recently
with every pupil
taking part.
The production
followed the story
of three young
people visiting
their grandfather
and what
happens when
they ignore his
instructions not
to touch his pair
of unusual sevensided
dice.
with Robyn McKenzie
Cup & Show week is fast approaching
Do you have your outfit picked out?
If not we can help you out, beautiful dresses, designer clutches, bags, hats, fascinators
and jewellery.
Summer weddings – even if you’re not the bride, finding a wedding-worthy dress can
be so hard. Check out these stunning, summer-y dresses that are perfect for the big
day, more styles in-store.
Jendi
Cross over
floral dress
Jendi
Embroided
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Ivyblu
Kendall
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Augustine
Marlia dress
Summer picnic or barbeque, plenty of choices here for that casual summer look, still
lots of colour, prints and florals coming through, whether you are looking for a skirt,
dress, top or pants, we have the latest drops of Libertine & Tantrum, Amaya, Elm and
Augustine.
Some favourites…
Libertine Sangria Dress
another exclusive Libertine
print
Amaya Finley Pants, so
easy to wear and will
match with so many
tops.
Libertine Picasso top is so
soft and is an exclusive
Libertine print.
Now Stocking New London Jeans with two styles available, the popular Chelsea jean in
an ice bleach wash and the famous foil painted jean Moray in silver. New styles of LTB
and Mavi also in store.
For the Charlo lovers we have Pre orders Wednesday 10 October 7.00pm, preorders are
now live on line at 7.00pm. Instore date is 19 October.
Third on the
slopes
West Melton School pupils Ryder,
Nash, Buz and Joe (above) took part
in the Porters Ski Area local schools
derby skiing competition. The boys
team finished third overall.
PHOTOS: MATT ALLIN
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BOOST Speak a must see
Time is running out to book a place at Selwyn’s must see
inspirational youth event.
BOOST Speak is a free key event during Selwyn Youth Council’s
week long holiday extravaganza BOOST 2018.
BOOST 2018 will feature around a dozen events across Selwyn
between 5 and 12 October aimed at young people aged 13–18.
The opening event on Friday 5 October at the Lincoln Event Centre
will feature three speakers, Matty Lovell, Rosa Flanagan and Mayor
Sam Broughton.
Community Development Advisor Jason Flewellen says the story of
Matty Lovell will be riveting for those heading along.
“Matty has conquered a number of challenges throughout his life,
and is a great example of overcoming challenges and giving back to
the community.
“He helped in the immediate aftermath of the 2011 Christchurch
earthquake, recovered from a serious injury which left him in a
wheelchair and has built a successful business,” Mr Flewellen says.
Book your free ticket by Wednesday 3 October to hear Matty
Lovell, Rosa Flanagan and Mayor Sam Broughton speak at
selwyn.govt.nz/boost.
CultureFest 2018
charms thousands
5–12 OCTOBER / 13 EVENTS /
AGES 13–18
CultureFest 2018 is being hailed as a success, as colour, laughter and music took centre stage on
Sunday afternoon.
Over 3,500 people spent Sunday at the Lincoln Domain to celebrate diversity, taste a new culinary
delight and enjoy the entertainment on offer.
Ginny Bowden, Manager Sport Recreation and Wellbeing, says diversity was to the fore
throughout the day.
“We are really proud of the growing diversity around Selwyn, and this is the perfect way to learn
about the new cultures around Selwyn and moving into our communities.”
CultureFest 2018 is also linked to our Welcoming Plan which was launched earlier this year, aimed
at helping new arrivals into Selwyn integrate into the district.
The event allowed for newcomers to see locals, new arrivals and visitors alike to come together
and enjoy food and performances from around the world.
20 different stage performances by groups from China, Latin America, Russia, Poland, Iran and
many more on the main stage all proved popular.
“The set-up for the day allowed festival goers to enjoy a wide range of food, while relaxing with
friends and family and picking the performances they were keen to see.
“We have also had fantastic feedback from the Christchurch Multicultural Council, who were a key
partner in setting up CultureFest 2018.”
Public Places Bylaw – new rules for
commercial activities
A new Bylaw passed by the Council aims to better manage commercial activities in the district’s
public places.
The Public Places Bylaw ensures commercial activities in public places enhance the life and
attractiveness of an area by adding vibrancy and appeal, without detracting from the use of the area
by others. A key element of the Council’s involvement in commercial activities is to contribute to the
protection, promotion and maintenance of the health and safety of everyone associated with an activity.
Under the Bylaw, commercial activities such as static and mobile traders, those advertising good and
services or even busking and street performers must get a permit from the Council to trade.
The Bylaw strikes a balance against the needs of the environment and the impact such activities may
have on the general use of public areas and private properties adjacent to public areas.
For more information about getting a permit and to view the Bylaw, visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/publicplaces.
Have your say on the District Plan Review
There’s just over a week left to let the Council know what you think about the review of the current
District Plan so far.
Are we on the right track? has been the theme of the initial public consultation on a number of key
draft changes for the future District Plan, which closes at 5pm on Monday 8 October 2018. Head to
www.selwyn.govt.nz/districtplanreview to have your say.
Time for a spring clean
A Community Recycling day will take place in Malvern on Saturday
27 October, 10am–4pm at Hawkins Pit, Darfield. This is a good
chance to clean up your shed, backyard and garden and drop off
garden waste, scrap metal, tyres, child car seats and e-waste to a
local collection point.
This time we’re accepting e-waste recycling. E-waste includes
monitors, flat screen and CRT TVs, computers and printers, phones,
cameras and stereos and cables.
Garden prunings, tree trimmings and weeds will be accepted, as
well as metals, bicycles, BBQs, small appliances, whiteware, tins,
pots and pans. We don’t accept general rubbish, flax, cabbage tree
leaves, trees/branches over 10cm diameter, gas bottles and items
containing oil/fuel.
Please separate metal and garden waste. Only household amounts
of garden waste will be accepted (not commercial volumes). Scrap
metal drop off is free. Garden waste costs $5 per car, $10 per
ute or single axle trailer or $15 per twin axle trailer. Cash only (no
EFTPOS). Proceeds from gate fees will be donated to the Ellesmere
Heritage Park.
A second Community Recycling day will be held in Ellesmere on
Saturday 24 November, 10am–4pm at Cemetery Pit, Southbridge
Leeston Road
For more information phone 347 2800 or email admin@selwyn.govt.nz.
Explore Selwyn’s backyard!
There are still spots available in our Breeze Walking festival walk
– Kura Tawhiti/Castle Hill Treasures. The walk is on Tuesday 9
October, 10am–12pm.
Walk among the limestone figures of Kura Tawhiti, or Castle
Hill rocks. Explore a majestic walk guided by Department of
Conservation, be introduced to the history of Maori pathways
through the land and spectacular flora and fauna.
The area was once an inland sea that began to infill about 30
million years ago and limestone was eroded by water into sculpted
landforms. It is now popular with rock-climbers and bouldering
enthusiasts, and has served as the backdrop for international films
including the 2005 blockbuster The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion,
the Witch and the Wardrobe.
To register please contact events@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 03 347
2791.
Council Call
Selwyn District Council
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338
Rolleston Library
Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Ph 347 2880
Darfield Library & Service Centre
1 South Terrace, Darfield
Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780
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Notices
SUPPORTING THE ARTS
The Creative Communities
Assessment Committee needs
new community representatives
for the Malvern, Springs and
Ellesmere wards. The committee
distributes Creative New
Zealand funds for local arts
projects. It meets four times a
year. The unpaid positions start
1 December 2018, for a term of
three years. Travel expenses are
reimbursed. Applicants must
reside in the ward they wish to
represent.
If you are interested in these
positions, please apply in writing
or email, including details of
your involvement in the arts, by
5pm, Friday 12 October 2018.
Email stuart.westoby@selwyn.
govt.nz For further information,
contact Stuart Westoby 03 347
2708.
COMMUNITY FUND
APPLICATIONS
Applications for the first round
of funding from the Selwyn
Community Fund close at the
end of the month. The fund
is open to any organisations
whose principle functions or
activities are of a charitable
(not-for-profit) nature. Full details
on eligibility and criteria, along
with the online application form
Meetings
Public Forums: Council,
Community Board and local
committee meetings are open to
the public. Time is available at
the start of meetings for people
to speak on matters of concern.
Please notify Bernadette Ryan
or your local committee at least
three days before the meeting.
Township, Hall and Reserve
Committees: To list or make
changes to meeting details,
email meeting.changes@selwyn.
govt.nz or phone 347 2800 or
318 8338 by 9am Wednesday
the week before publication.
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
BOARD
Unless otherwise stated all of
these meetings will be held at the
Rolleston Council Building.
Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee
Tue 2 Oct 2pm
Lincoln Event Centre
Property Committee
Wed 3 Oct 9am
Audit & Risk Subcommittee
Wed 3 Oct 11am
District Plan Review Committee
Wed 10 Oct 10am
Council Meeting
Wed 10 Oct 1pm
Road Safety Subcommittee
Wed 17 Oct 10am
LOCAL COMMITTEES &
ASSOCIATIONS
Broadfield District Community
Centre Committee
Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm
Broadfield Community Centre
ON THE
ROADS
are at www.selwyn.govt.nz/
selwyncommunityfund
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Cancer Society is looking
for volunteers around Selwyn,
particularly drivers. For more
information drop into the
Society’s new centre at 6B
Kidman Street Rolleston or
phone Jane on 379 5835.
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 on 12
October is available at:
· Darfield: 9–9.30am
· Rolleston: 10.15–10.45am
Lincoln: 11.30am–12pm
· Leeston: 12.45–1.15pm
Please note:
· All clinics last for half an hour.
· The Rolleston venue is
at Norman Kirk Drive (off
Rolleston Drive).
· Microchipping will not take
place if wet.
If you have any questions
regarding microchipping, please
contract Tracey Wheeler on 347
2800 or 318 8338.
ALCOHOL NOTICES
The Club at Terrace Downs has
applyied to renew its on license.
Darfield Township Committee
Thur 18 Oct 7.30pm
Darfield Library/Service Centre
Doyleston Community
Committee
Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm
Osborne Park Hall
Dunsandel Community
Committee
Mon 15 Oct 7.30pm
Dunsandel Hall
Glenroy Community Hall
Committee
Tue 16 Oct 7.30pm
Glenroy Community Hall
Killinchy Community Centre
Committee
Mon 15 Oct 7.30pm
Killinchy Community Centre
Kirwee Recreation Reserve
Management Committee
Mon 8 Oct 7.30pm
Kirwee Recreation Reserve
Kirwee Township Committee
Mon 15 Oct 7.30pm, Kirwee Hall
Ladbrooks Community Hall
Committee
Fri 26 Oct 7.30pm
Ladbrooks Hall
Lincoln Community Committee
Mon 8 Oct 7pm, Fitzgerald
Room Lincoln Event Centre
Little Rakaia Huts
Community Committee
Mon 15 Oct 7pm, Little Rakaia
Huts Community Room
Prebbleton Reserve
Management Committee
Mon 15 Oct 7.30pm, Community
Cottage, Blakes Road
On the roads this week
Objections are open until 10
October. For more information
head to www.selwyn.govt.nz/
alcoholnotices
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
LEESTON DOG PARK
The Leeston Dog Park will be
closed on Saturday 13 October.
The area will be used for
overflow car parking during the
Selwyn Spring Show. For more
information please call 347 2800
MOBILE LIBRARY SCHEDULE
Wednesday 3 October
Rakaia Huts 9.10–9.30am
Thursday 4 October
St John of God, Rolleston
1–1.30pm
Prebbleton Township/Tavern
3.30–5.30pm
Monday 8 October
Upper Selwyn Huts 10–10.45am
Lincoln Childcare and Preschool
11–11.30am
Prebbleton Childcare
1.15–1.45pm
Tuesday 9 October
Burnham Preschool
10.15–10.45am
Dunsandel Childcare
12.20–12.40pm
Paradise for Little Angels
1.30–2pm
Rolleston Reserve
Management Committee
Mon 15 Oct 7.30pm, Rolleston
Community Centre Lounge
Sheffield/Waddington
Community Committee
Thur 18 Oct 7.30pm
Sheffield Hall
Springston Hall Committee
Fri 5 Oct 7.30pm, Springston
Hall (note change of date)
Springston Reserve Committee
Wed 17 Oct 7.30pm
Errol Tweedy Pavilion,
Springston Reserve
Tai Tapu Community Association
Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm
Otahuna Room, Tai Tapu
Community Centre
Waihora Park Reserve
Committee
Tue 2 Oct 7.30pm
Waihora Bowling Club
West Melton Reserve Board
Committee
Mon 15 Oct 7.30pm
West Melton Rugby Club
West Melton Residents
Association
Wed 10 Oct 7.30pm
West Melton Community Hall
Whitecliffs Township &
Domain Committee
Mon 8 Oct 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
A casual vacancy has arisen
on the Whitecliffs Township &
Domain Committee.
Can you please forward
expressions of interest to the
Chairperson Jodie 03 551 0121.
Pre-sealing and repair work will be taking place on Websters Road, Manse Road and
Leeston Road.
Repair sealing will occur on Telegraph Road, Websters Road, Harmans Road and
Manse Road.
Pavement reconstruction work will be undertaken on Waimakariri Gorge Road, between Waddington
Road and Minchins Road.
Resealing work will be undertaken on The Lake Road.
Selwyn Events
FRI–FRI
5–12
OCTOBER
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OCTOBER
SUNDAY
7
OCTOBER
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OCTOBER
BOOST 2018
The Selwyn Youth Council is excited
to be offering a new youth event
aimed at young people aged 13–18 in
Selwyn. BOOST will feature a range
of events, activities and workshops
that aim to entertain, empower and
develop Selwyn’s youth. It will include
activities such as 3X3 basketball,
parkour, graffiti workshops, yoga,
a youth market, hip hop dancing, a
horror walk and much more. More
information at selwyn.govt.nz/boost.
Spring into Action with
Rachel Vogan
Lincoln Envirotown Community
Gardens, James Street, Lincoln,
10–11am
A guide to crops and seasonal tasks.
Rachel is an acclaimed speaker about
anything horticultural. Her bright
and entertaining style enables her to
connect with audiences of all ages and
interests in the horticultural field. For
more information contact Ruth Wood
(03 325 2193, ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz).
Ellesmere Spring Fling
Broadfield Garden, 11am–4pm
Country fete in an award-winning
garden with live music, garden tours,
demonstrations, artisan stalls, food
and drink and more. Presented
by Community Care Lincoln. Prepurchased
tickets $15 adults, school
children free. Gate sales $20. Phone
325 2007 for tickets.
Lincoln Envirotown Mahoe
Reserve, working bee
Boundary Road, Lincoln, 2pm
Join the community to help take care
of the Mahoe Reserve. There will be
plenty of weeding and beautification
work to help breathe new life into this
fantastic area. For more information
contact Sue Jarvis 021 100 1009 or
sue.jarvis@orcon.net.nz.
Art Couture NZ’s Wearable
Arts Competition
Lincoln Event Centre, 7.30pm
Art Couture NZ, formed in 2017,
brings wearable art to Selwyn. Entry
is open to everyone, from children
right through to experienced artists
and seamstresses. There’s a range of
categories to enter and models can be
any age, size, gender or ethnicity. With
many designers entering from around
Canterbury and New Zealand, it is an
event not to be missed. For booking
please head to www.dashtickets.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
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dISCOVER
Pirates & fairies enjoy a
fun-filled day
On September 19 the West Melton Kindergarten,
Nursery and Learning Centre’s annual ‘Talk like a Pirate
Day’ began with the arrival of pirates, big and small, one
shark and a few Tinkerbell fairies to spread some magic.
Swords and cutlasses were drawn but carefully used, so no
one was hurt. Face painting took place throughout the day,
adding to the pirate costumes.
Boats were built out of whatever was available, with
most children choosing to walk the plank, jumping off the
end onto a large mat, at the same time watching out for the
sharks that may have been circling! Oars were plied and a
watchful careful eye kept out for Captain Hook.
Pirates went fishing with magnets and caught many
coloured fish.
There was treasure to be found and that meant treasure
maps. A wide variety were drawn, always with that magical
X that marks the spot! Many forays were made into the
playground looking for the right spot. Necklaces and
treasure were found in sand trays and discovered in gloop.
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West Melton Primary School
proud of its diverse achievers
West Melton Primary School was thrilled
with the success of students, Micah, Celia
and Eleanor, Runners Up in the Story Telling
section at the recent Canterbury Grow
Waitaha DigiAwards, and acknowledged
the guidance of teacher Carolyn Sutherland,
who helped the learners reach their dream.
Held at St Margaret’s College in
Christchurch, the Canterbury DigiAwards
was an opportunity for students from
around the region to showcase their digital
skills, creativity and innovation.
The school’s Mānuka learners have been
finding out about the effects of litter on the
environment. The group have made posters,
which they are displaying around the school
and community to help educate people
about the importance of not littering.
Other learners created iMovie videos,
which they shared with their fellow students
to encourage them to not drop litter, to pick
up litter and to have a litter-free lunch box.
One group is going to Publica to share
their learning and put forward a proposal
for a gaming app that would encourage
people to reduce litter.
West Melton School participated at the
Christchurch Cultural Festival, which
was held at Horncastle Arena on Friday,
September 7, with the Kapa Haka group
performing in front of a huge crowd.
The school extends a special ‘thank you’
to Kapa Haka tutors Whaea Latoya and
Whaea Biancha, and Ms Sutherland, Mrs
van der Zwet, and Miss Cull for their mahi
each week.
The West Melton School Kapa Haka group
performing at the Cultural Festival.
Manuka learners are encouraging others
to stop littering.
Micah, Celia, and Eleanor display their DigiAwards
certificates with teacher Carolyn Sutherland.
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Motoring
Tackle off-road
tracks in Kia Sorento
• By Ross Kiddie
I OFFERED to take some
photos for the Selwyn
Times.
One of them meant getting
down onto the rocks
below the Rakaia Gorge
bridge. I knew if I had a
four-wheel-drive vehicle
I could do it and get the
shots I needed.
Fortuitously, the evaluation
car I was driving
that weekend was fourwheel-drive
capable – Kia’s
upgraded Sorento sport
utility vehicle – and it easily
manoeuvered the slippery
access slope and provided a
comfortable ride over
the uneven surface of the
riverbank.
That is one of the reasons
today’s sport utility vehicles
are so popular, they are
adaptable, and while they
may not be a total crosscountry
charger they do
provide practicality when
sealed roads run out. Add
to that its seven-seat capability
and it’s easy to see
why the Sorento is one of
the front-runners in the
large SUV market.
As mentioned, it has
just undergone a bit of
a facelift. Major changes
include new frontal
treatment – bumpers,
lights, grille and wheels.
On-board, there’s a bit
more kit including new display
graphics.
Most importantly, the
new Sorento gets an engineering
upgrade in the
form of an eight-speed
automatic transmission.
It is a beauty which offers
the benefits of improving
fuel economy and lowering
emission discharge. The
driveline is also smoother,
and with the short gaps
between ratios the whole
drive transition process is
more fluid.
In design terms, the
Sorento is the SUV we have
come to know and support.
It is a true seven-seater
and if you don’t need the
rear row of seats upright,
the rear wagon section is
cavernous, Kia claiming a
1662-litre load space.
The Sorento is also
affordable. At the time of
evaluation, a Fieldays’ special
had the EX model, as
tested, sitting at $48,990. It
normally lists at $59,990.
There are also Premium
and Limited models which
will stretch to $73,990,
bearing in mind that if you
are only interested in petrol
power you’ll have to indent
order the 3.3-litre V6.
KIA SORENTO: Family-friendly sport utility vehicle.
However, the EX model
comes with a 2.2-litre turbocharged
diesel engine,
and that would most
certainly be my pick. The
engine is the R-series
unit which is shared with
Hyundai. Even though it
isn’t new, it has been constantly
been refined to the
point where it can well be
regarded as one of the automotive
world’s great power
plants. It is strong, smooth
and delivers with remarkable
fuel usage figures.
• Price – Kia Sorento
EX, $59,990
• Dimensions –
Length, 4800mm;
width, 1890mm;
height, 1690mm
• Configuration
– Four-cylinder,
four-wheel-drive,
2199cc, 147kW,
441Nm, eight-speed
automatic.
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 8.6sec
• Fuel usage –
6.5l/100km
Kia rates the 2199cc unit
with a 6.5-litre per 100km
(44mpg) combined cycle
rating, which fits well with
the trip computer’s readout.
It was constantly sitting at
8l/100km (35mpg) along
with a 5l/100km (56mpg)
instantaneous figure at
100km/h, the rev counter
pointing to a lazy 1500rpm
at that speed.
The engine is also listed
with power and torque figures
of 147kW and 441Nm
respectively. Both are realised
low in the rev band at
3800rpm and 1750rpm-
2750rpm respectively, and
with its delivery through the
new eight-speeder there is a
solid flow of energy, all done
in a whisper quiet manner.
If you also take into
account the areas where
maximum torque is produced,
the Sorento in this
form is quite swift, it will
lunge to 100km/h from a
standstill in 8.6sec.
Acceleration aside, the
engine will also work away
tirelessly at city or urban
speeds, hauling through
the transmission with economical
shift patterns and
positive response to throttle
request.
On those great cruising
roads of the Canterbury
high country, the Sorento
moves with quiet motion
and handles well.
With the option of four
drive modes – comfort,
eco, sport and individual –
the driver can use the best
setting for each driving
experience. On the twists
and turns leading in and
out of the Rakaia Gorge I
used the sport mode, and it
deliberately firms the steering
and provides a more
involving feel along with
greater engine urgency.
For a vehicle that
weighs in quite tubby at
around 1900kg, the big
Sorento steers beautifully
and stays well balanced,
there is a positive firming
within the suspension,
but it rides without harshness.
Grit had been spread
on part of the road as a
way of keeping ice at bay
mid-winter, where grip
was low, drive being distributed
to the rear could
be noticed, and that adds a
secure feel.
One of my work colleagues
has just bought
a new Kia, and while it
wasn’t an SUV, it is a car
which stands out with its
quality of build and modern
engineering practices.
That could be said of
Kia’s entire range, the big
Korean-conglomerate
is producing some fine
vehicles and, as in the
Sorento’s case, the company
has adopted an extensive
development process, each
model is constantly being
refined and those benefits
are being passed down to
consumers.
continuing education
Night classes
at Papanui
High School
As the weather gets warmer and the
evenings get longer it is the ideal time to
get out of the house and learn something
new and meet some new people by taking
part in one of the wide range of nightclasses
on offer at Papanui High School for Term 4
beginning from Tuesday 23 October.
From Art to Yoga and everything in
between we are sure regardless of your
age or interest you will find something
to tempt you. Classes at Papanui High
School are held in a warm, friendly relaxed
environment and our tutors are supportive
and well qualified in their chosen fields.
From Art to
Yoga and
everything
in between
One of our new courses on offer for Term
4 is an introductory course in Traditional
Chinese Massage (Tui-na). Traditional
Chinese Massage is part of Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) and this course
will cover Therapeutic Acupressure
Massage using Traditional Chinese
Medicine and practice. You will learn the
efficacy of acupuncture points, how to
find the correct acupuncture points and
how to use these points to relieve and treat
pain along with learning different massage
techniques. This course is being taught by
Chuhua Gao and will be held at Papanui
High School on a Tuesday night 7-8 pm for
6 weeks starting on 23 October at a cost of
$80.
For further information and enrolment
in this or any of our Term 4 courses please
visit our website on www.papanui.school.
nz or email rpb@papanui.school.nz or
telephone our office on 3520701

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continuing EducAtion
FREE digital media course,
with NCEA built in
For those looking for a role that combines
artistic and digital talents, then this
outstanding, FREE, entry level course has
just been announced by local Training
Provider Trainme, for those wishing
to pursue animation, graphic design,
photography or digital media as a career.
The course covers introduction to
multi-media techniques such as video
production, drawing, animation and
photography. Students will create their own
design concepts and collaborate with other
students on creative projects.
This course is FREE to students aged 16
to 19 and they only have to have NCEA 1
to join. Students without NCEA 1 can be
admitted, if they show artistic or digital
aptitude.
“Many feel that school is not working for
them or they left without qualifications,”
says Rhys Pollard, Marketer with tertiary
educator Trainme. “While not
necessarily academically minded,
they do have artistic talents
and are very much into digital
technology.”
“This FREE six-month Trainme
course, combines these in a very
hands-on, practical way, giving
them an intro into various digital
media. This way, they can decide
which direction to pursue as their
career focus.”
“As an NZQA approved
programme, NCEA credits are
built in, so if they apply themselves,
they can graduate with a New Zealand
Certificate in Arts and Design Level 2, as
well as gaining credits towards NCEA level
1 or 2.” Says Pollard.
“NCEA results will depend on how many
credits they bring to the course to start
with, but as it’s a fun subject, it won’t feel
like school at all.”
Successful Graduates from this
programme could pathway into higher study
in media arts, which could include graphic
design, video production, photography or
one of the many emerging digital-based
careers. Places are limited, so students are
encouraged to apply as soon as they can.
Enrolments are Now Open, for
February 2019. Contact Trainme at their
Addington campus for more information
on 0800 872 466, or txt ‘digi’ to 027 557
8839 or visit the website www.trainme.
co.nz to enrol online.
Never. Stop. Learning.
Spring into something
new at the WEA!
Did you know that according to several
recent studies learning something new can
actually increase your life expectancy?
And if that isn’t incentive enough,
learning has also been shown to: ward
off dementia, build self-confidence and
resilience, contribute to better mental health
and wellbeing and build positive social
connections!
We certainly see this reflected in the
testimonials of students many of whom
return time and time again, challenging
themselves with different courses and a
variety of learning experiences.
So what are you waiting for? With the
longer days and warmer weather on your
side and over 30 short courses and lectures to
choose from discover a new side to yourself
this Spring at the WEA.
We offer courses and talks throughout
the week with some scheduled daytime,
nighttime and weekends. All our courses can
be seen and booked online via our website:
www.cwea.org.nz or pop into the WEA at
59 Gloucester Street and chat to one of the
friendly team. Here is a small selection of
what’s coming up:
- ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING
- HAVE-A-GO WORKSHOP Sat 20th
October $7
Think you might like to try English
Country Dancing but not sure if it’s for you?
Then come along to our informative talk and
have-a-go session! No experience necessary,
suitable for people of all fitness levels.
- RETHINKING MENTAL HEALTH -
Starts 16 October, 3 – 5 pm, 8 Tuesdays,
$69
This course asks the big questions
about the epidemic of mental illness and
addiction currently crippling society. We
won’t stop at the standard answers but will
instead question the
cultural myths and
assumptions that get
in the way of creating
a society where wellbeing
is the norm.
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- SOCIAL ISSUES SOAP BOX - Starts 10
October, 7 – 8.30 pm, gold coin donation
Christchurch’s answer to Hyde Park
Corner - come along and hear an interesting
and totally diverse range of speakers on the
topics of our day. Come to one, come to
them all, or get in touch and take to the stage
yourself! For example:
- Wed 10 Oct Biketober Special: Bikefriendly
Christchurch
From cycle community groups, to
major cycleways come and find out what’s
happening with biking in Christchurch and
how you can be part of it.
- Wed 7 Nov Analysis & Activism - Social
Change stories from Catherine Delahunty
Catherine has been an activist, educator,
organiser and political participant all her
life. She is known for her work in Te Tiriti
Waitangi issues, education, freshwater, antimining,
toxic sites, women’s issues and more.
- THE MAGIC OF NEW ZEALAND AND
ITS MOTHERSHIP, THE CONTINENT
ZEALANDIA - Starts 16 October, 10.30 –
11.30 am, 8 Tuesdays, $35
New Zealand is a tiny sliver of land on the
mostly submerged continent of Zealandia,
which is about half the size of Australia.
Professor Simon Pollard will talk about the
explosive forces that shaped New Zealand
and how it came to be filled with such a
fascinating variety of plants and animals.
- JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND
CONVERSATION – Starts 14 November,
10 – 11.30 am, 4 Wednesdays, $26
The language and calligraphy of Japan
are part of the culture of that country and
reflect the way the people think and look at
the world. In this course you will learn some
conversational Japanese and will practice
calligraphy with a brush in a fun and friendly
environment.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association
www.cwea.org.nz /ph366 0285
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continuing education
Adult and Community Education at
Risingholme Community Centre
As the days get longer and as we head
into the warmer months, it is a great time
to enrol one of our term 4 classes - we
are pleased to say, there are still places
available in term 4. The term starts on
Monday 15th October 2018 and all class
information is available via our website.
www.risingholme.org.nz
Our new classes include Print Making for
Beginners, Drawing and Sketching, Night
Photography and Photoshop. We have also
developed a new series of classes that focus
on sustainability ‘Future Living Skills’ This
sustainable living programme is a practical,
fun way to learn and use actions, which not
only reduce your environmental impacts,
but can also save you money and bring
you a heathier lifestyle. The ‘Plastics
Free’ and ‘Fermented Foods’ workshops
although offered separately are also
offered as part of the ‘Future Living
Skills’ programme. We are continually
developing new courses based on
the information that we gather from
the community, so please check our
website regularly for updates.
Risingholme’s traditional base of art
and craft courses continues to flourish
with a full range available at a number
of venues. They include fabrics,
woodwork skills, cake decorating,
health & fitness and well-being,
computing, guitar and cooking as
well as many others.
Have you ever considered learning a new
Language we have a number of these that
will run throughout the year including NZ
Sign, Te Reo Maori, ESOL, Russian Italian,
Arabic, German, Spanish and Italian.
Language classes run at a variety of levels
from beginners to more advanced.
If you cannot find what you are looking
for – “Tell us what you would like to learn”
For more information on classes at
Risingholme, Riccarton High School,
Christchurch Girls High School, Shirley
Boys High School and Hornby High
School, contact Risingholme Community
Centre at 332 7359 or email info@
risingholme.org.nz
The full programme for Term 4 is on
our website at http://www.risingholme.
org.nz
Adult and Community
Education Term 4, 2018
Come learn with us
Risingholme Community Centre offers
a wide range of short courses, each term,
at a range of venues.
Shirley Boys’ High School
Painting with Acrylics, German Language, Photoshop, Reiki Level 1, Spanish
Language Level 3, Te Reo Maori, Thai Cooking, Woodwork, Yoga (range of
classes). Art of Creativity & Expression.
Risingholme Community Centre
Art (Create with Pastels & Paints, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Painting with
Acrylics), Mindfulness, Cake Decorating, Drawing & Sketching, Embroidery,
ESOL, Fabric & Craft Skills, Guitar, Pottery, Sewing Skills, Upholstery, Using
your Overlocker, Weekend Sewing classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork,
Woodwork for Women, Zentangle, Weaving, Printmaking, Fermented Foods,
Plastics Free.
Christchurch Girls’ High School
Dressmaking, Embroidery, Te Reo Maori, Watercolour Painting, Drawing &
Sketching, Preserving Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs.
Hornby High School
Sewing Skills, Thai Cooking.
Riccarton High School
Calligraphy, Level 3 ESOL IELTS, ESOL Business English Intermediate.
Indian Cooking, Italian Language, NZ Sign Language (a range of levels),
Russian Language, Sewing Skills, Spanish Language, Te Reo Maori, Arabic, A
taste of Egyptian cooking, Picture Framing.
Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz
Risingholme office at 99 Hawford Road
Phone 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz
www.risingholme.org.nz

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Kit aims to teach children
about sustainable gardening
The Bio-Protection Research Centre
(BPRC) and Biological Husbandry Unit
(BHU), both at Lincoln University, in
conjunction with Kings Seeds, have
developed a gardening kit for children
called How Does Your Garden Grow.
The kit aims to extend the primary school
curriculum by teaching children some of
the less understood essentials of sustainable
gardening and encouraging them to use
“nature’s services” in place of pesticides.
“As far as the services of nature are
concerned, ladybirds eat pests, earthworms
make soil, bacteria and fungi break down
leaf material, and these are all available for
us to use,” said Bio-Protection Research
Centre Professor Steve Wratten.
“Everybody knows about the role of
buzzy bees in pollinating crops and most
people know that ladybirds eat pests such
as aphids. But when it comes to what
earthworms contribute to your garden’s
health, most gardeners’ knowledge is rather
thin.”
Professor Wratten said the kit was
an inexpensive way for gardeners and
schoolchildren to be able to answer some
of these questions in a hands-on way.
“It will help them to work out the acidity
of soil, which needs to be slightly acidic for
potatoes and slightly alkaline for brassica
vegetables, and teach them how to attract
bees to crops and get ladybirds to eat pests.”
The kit contains at least 12 techniques for
children to experiment with, as well as a
booklet explaining how to use them, and a
website offering more details.
Items include seed packets, nitrate sticks,
pH strips, petri dishes and a magnifying
glass. The dishes show how active soil
bacteria and fungi are in the garden.
The project is based on the wider research
activities carried out at the BPRC, which
involve finding natural ways of protecting
New Zealand’s ecosystems.
“We do a lot of work on farmland,
trying to understand and improve nature’s
services. It’s not sustainable to continue
using all those chemical inputs, so we
need to find other ways of operating.
Bad farming destroys nature’s services,”
Professor Wratten said.
The kits will be sold to primary school teachers, with BPRC staff
visiting schools to guide the associated gardening projects.
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Plenty to enjoy at
popular A&P show
‘Where Town Meets Country’ is the theme of this year’s
Ellesmere A&P Show, being held on Saturday, October 13.
As usual, this popular show will
feature a full day of events and activities,
including many entertaining highlights.
Nearly 100 craft sites will feature an array
of stalls selling a wide selection of goods
ranging from handmade crafts to plants,
clothing, food and outdoor furniture,
with local organisations fundraising.
The trade sites will include a wide
variety of products and services, from
banks to real estate, and fertiliser to power
distribution companies.
The latest in agricultural equipment
and technology will be displayed on
the machinery sites, as well as new car
sales, irrigation companies, mowers
and fertiliser spreading, plus a large
selection of vintage cars and agricultural
machinery.
This year marks the 100th anniversary
of John Deere Tractors, and the Ellesmere
A&P Association and Drummond and
Etheridge are celebrating this significant
milestone by inviting John Deere owners
to bring their tractor to the show, whether
it is old or new, to join the other machines
on display.
Cooking, homemade beverages,
handcrafts, photography and flowers
will be competing for recognition in
the produce shed, while for the school
children there will be sections in
technology, art, flowers and cooking for
the local primary and high schools.
In keeping with the show’s theme, the
Wearable Arts in the Farmlands marquee
will showcase the way spectacular
ensembles can capture the essence of
‘Where Town Meets Country’. This year
the Wearable Arts parade and competition
will be staged in the feature tent, with two
parades being held at 11am and 1.30pm.
Sure to be a crowd pleaser, the Selwyn’s
Got Talent local talent quest is in its
second year at the show and is drawing
entries from some highly talented acts.
It will take place from 9am to midday on
the Osborne Stage.
Always one of the show’s most popular
events, this year’s wood chopping
competition will see approximately 30
male and female choppers in action with
their axes.
Children will be kept entertained
throughout the day with an array of
sideshow attractions including the Ferris
wheel, thrill rides, merry-go-rounds and
bouncy castles, while a food court and
bar on the showgrounds will provide
refreshments for everyone.
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Bringing birdsong
back to campus
Lincoln University is taking steps towards becoming one of the first predator-free campuses in the
country and encouraging an abundance of native wildlife species to make Lincoln their home.
Ecology tutor Mike Bowie has
been instrumental in developing a
comprehensive three-to-five year strategy
that aims to enhance and protect native
biodiversity on campus.
“At Lincoln, we teach pest management
and conservation, environmental
management and landscape architecture,
so we have the expertise available to make
this goal a reality,” Mr Bowie said.
“Nature contributes to wellbeing and
leads to a decrease in stress hormones.
We need to get people loving nature and
not being scared of it. Seeing more of it
is important and if we know what we’re
looking at, we can understand it better and
protect it.”
Mr Bowie said there had been a reduction
in birdlife on campus over the years as trees
were cleared to make way for buildings.
“It would be wonderful to return the
dawn chorus to campus.”
One part of the biodiversity strategy
involves a second-year ecology class
creating an inventory of native plant and
animal species present on the Lincoln
campus.
“This involves putting out monitoring
devices, including weta motels and wooden
discs,” Mr Bowie said.
“We’ve put 30 weta motels and 30
wooden discs at various areas around
campus, which is a really good way of nondestructively
sampling species.”
The motels are wooden structures with
small cavities that weta can crawl into, and
the wooden discs offer insects shelter from
predators, as they can hide underneath
them. The biodiversity strategy also involves
monitoring pest mammals, including mice,
rats, hedgehogs and possums, and creating
traps to reduce predation.
“This is the first step towards a pest-free
Lincoln University,” Mr Bowie said.
“We also plan to plant natives for birds,
lizards and insects, using ecological
principles. This means planting the kinds of
natives that will attract particular species.
Native trees are important habitat as they
can provide vegetation, nectar and fruit for
the wildlife to eat.”
Mr Bowie also mentioned the idea of
planting native riparian species along
drains, instead of using herbicides.
“Planting waterways with native species
can create habitat and provide shade for
wildlife.”
Mr Bowie would be keen to see the
campus follow the example of the staff at
the Lincoln University Demonstration
Dairy Farm, who have planted natives
along its drain to shade it.
“This reduces algae through lowering
water temperatures, making it more suitable
for aquatic wildlife, while providing habitat
for birds and invertebrates.”
Mr Bowie discussed the strategy as part
of a seminar series organised by the Lincoln
University Sustainability Action Group for
our Environment (SAGE).
SAGE is responsible for ensuring that
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ecologically, socially and economically
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Gardening
Pot up your petunias
• By Henri Ham
OCTOBER MARKS the middle
of spring – the most popular
planting season of the year. Many
of you will have your summer
vege crops of lettuce, peas,
courgettes and tomatoes top of
mind right now. And rightly so.
But have you thought about
which flowers you’d like to pot up
in your garden this summer?
For a colourful injection of
beauty into your pot plants
and garden you can’t overlook
petunias. Petunias have a cheerful
flower that can bloom nonstop
from summer through to late
autumn.
They are also incredibly diverse.
Petunias come in an amazing
range of colours, shapes and sizes.
They can have a single or double
layer of petals, being ruffled or
smooth. Many have a gramophone
shaped flower. Petunias are
ideal for bedding, borders, pot
plants and hanging baskets.
Larger petunias (referred to as
grandiflora) can grow up to 80cm
across (if you really let them go)
and have huge flowers spanning
15cm. Their impressive size make
a real statement but with this
comes more responsibility. The
large flower means if it is planted
in an exposed place, it will get
hammered from wind and rain.
And you need to deadhead them
to encourage more flowering.
The medium-sized varieties will
grow between 25 – 50 cm high,
with flowers that span 5cm. Flowers
on the smallest petunia plants
only span 2cm. They are great for
path borders and cutting gardens
too.
I recommend mixing a few of
the smaller varieties and combining
them in pots together. Petunia
mini picobella and duo red and
white are early bloomers suited to
pots. And they don’t need much
deadheading.
I recommend two new varieties
– duo burgundy and double mix.
So get in now to plant something
truly unique in your gardens this
summer.
BLOOM: Duo burgundy is a new variety of petunia, it has strong
colour.
Planting-wise petunias are
pretty easy. They like a sunny
well-drained, fertile spot. Plant
seedlings between 15 to 40cm
apart depending on their size.
Individual guides come on their
labels. If your planting plot is partially
shaded, plant them slightly
closer together.
Watch out for snails and aphids
on petunias. If they stop flowering
sooner than you expected aphids
could well be the cause. Petunias
can also catch diseases. One
method to reduce your chances
of disease is to avoid overhead
watering.
In about six to eight weeks your
pots should start to look perky
with petunia colour.
Trying turnips and
cooking kohlrabi
• By Henri Ham
VERSATILE:
Turnips can
be used
in cooking
much like a
potato.
ARE YOU keen to step it up in
your vege garden this year and try
something new? Then let’s talk
about turnips.
Turnips are basically so old
I’m re-trending them as new. But
they’re one of those vegetables
that may not be the first to spring
to mind when plotting your
garden. So this month I’m reintroducing
turnips.
Turnips actually come in many
different varieties. Purple top,
orange, amber and baby globe.
There is also a stock white turnip.
It produces a smooth, semi- globe
shaped root with a tangy taste.
It’s great for eating raw in salads
or lightly steamed with plenty of
butter and salt.
Turnips can be used in cooking
much like you would use a
potato. I like to cube turnips up
and throw them into stews. Or julienne
them (cut into raw matchsticks)
and use them as a small
side salad on my dinner plate.
Now that you’re reacquainted
with turnips, let me introduce you
to another member of the brassica
family - kohlrabi.
This unusual-looking vegetable
combines several features of its
relatives. It resembles a swollen
broccoli stem but grows in the
shape of a turnip, sitting just above
the ground. And like cabbage, its
skin can be purple, red or green.
Given its resemblance to other
members of the brassica family,
it probably won’t surprise you to
learn kohlrabi translates in German
to ‘cabbage-turnip’.
Its flesh is always pale green
and crisp like an apple but it tastes
more like a cabbage, although
sweeter and milder. And it also
grows large edible leaves.
Kohlrabi confuses many as
it looks like it should be a root
vegetable, however, it hovers just
above the ground. Thanks to the
way it grows and the fact it has
multiple arms (leaf stems) protruding
from it, it’s often referred
to as an alien vegetable.
But be it alien or broccoli revolution,
kohlrabi is certainly worth
growing and eating. Try it boiled,
roasted, mashed or raw. Just like
turnips, it is a great addition
grated into coleslaw or chopped
into sticks for salad.
And no part of the plant is
wasted with kohlrabi. The leaves
can be sautéed or used as a tasty
alternative to cabbage, kale, silverbeet
or spinach.
Growing both turnips and
kohlrabi is pretty straight forward.
They both like fertile soil, in a
sunny well drained spot. Vege
plots always benefit from a good
digging over – and mix in mulch
and some compost.
Plant your turnips 20cm apart
and harvest when they are 5-15cm
in diameter (they will sit above
the ground slightly). This will
happen 30-60 days after planting
your seedlings.
Plant kohlrabi 25cm apart and
harvest it when the swollen stem
is about 8cm in diameter. This will
take 45 – 60 days. They can taste a
bit woody if left too long.
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Spring
Fling
ON THIS
WEEKEND!
Sunday 7th October
Broadfield Gardens
11am-4pm
FRESH: Parsley
comes in two
forms – curly
leaved or flat
leaved – they
can be grown
together.
Get herbs in the ground now
ALL THE promise of
spring is out there in the
herb garden.
It’s a good idea to plant
herbs close to the kitchen
— the further away they
are, the less likely you are
to pick them, especially in
rainy weather.
Most of the cooking
herbs like a place in the
sun, though mint will
grow in a damp shady
spot. If you don’t have
much space, stick to those
herbs you know you’ll use
in cooking.
Consider growing them
in pots, or plant herbs in
the flower garden — most
are quite decorative.
Fresh coriander is an
important ingredient in
many Thai and Indian
dishes and now’s theww
time for planting the seeds
of this annual herb.
Coriander plants are
tap-rooted and don’t
transplant well, so sow
seeds where you want the
plants to grow and thin
out when necessary.
The seeds are slow to
germinate, so don’t give up
on them too soon.
Some varieties of chives
die down in the winter,
while others stay green the
whole year through.
If rust is a problem,
cut the clumps back and
wait for fresh rust-free
growth. If that doesn’t work,
it may be best to plant some
new bulbs in a different
spot.
Clumps need to be
divided and replanted
every few years in any
case or the chives get
overcrowded and loose
their vigour.
Garlic chives have a
stronger flavour than
regular chives and the
flowers are white and
starry rather than pompom
shaped.
The plants grow more
slowly and the leaves
stand up to cooking a bit
better.
Parsley comes in two
forms – the curly-leaved
variety and flat or broadleaved
parsley, often
known as Italian parsley.
The latter is currently
more trendy but at a pinch
you can usually substitute
one for the other.
COLOURFUL:
Chives have a
pretty flower
but they are
grown for their
versatility in the
kitchen.
Intelligro is excited to again be the
principal sponsor for the annual Spring
Fling. We are getting geared up for the
event, and have our fingers crossed for a
warm and sunny day!
The day will offer plenty for everyone, with arts &
crafts stalls, garden tours, demonstrations, live music,
a silent auction and more! Oh and of course food and
coffee!
Come and see our team at the Intelligro tent!
We will have information about our products available
for you to take away, and our team will be there to
talk to you about your garden projects. Our expert
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with Tomato and Strawberry plants, as well as
answering any gardening questions you have!
Whether you are a garden expert or if you’re just
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Garden Tours
Plant Stalls
Refreshments
Silent Auction
Live Music
Artisan
Devonshire Teas
Arts & Crafts
(Event will go ahead wet or fine)
Sunday 7 th October, 2018 11am-4pm
Tickets available from:
www.eventfinder.co.nz
Paper Plus Hornby,
New World Lincoln,
Community Care Lincoln
Ph (03) 325 2007
Broadfield Garden
250 Selwyn Road
A fundraiser for
Community Care Lincoln
Tickets
$15 Adult
School Aged Children Free
$20 Gate Sales
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PrincipaI Sponsor
IT’S TIME FOR THE SPRING FLING
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For the eighth year running, people will again flock to the
Ellesmere Spring Fling.
The Ellesmere Spring Fling is the crème de crème of fetes.
Held in the most beautiful garden – David Hobbs’ award
winning Broadfield Garden – this is no ordinary affair.
“The Spring Fling is a wonderful day out,” says Janice
Burnett who is Chairperson of Community Care Lincoln.
Whether you are a keen gardener wanting inspiration,
looking for quality items to enjoy or tuck away for Christmas
or simply keen on having a good time, this event promises
plenty.
Wander through the diverse garden and around the superb
gathering of stalls selling everything from fresh produce,
food, drink (wine and beer will be available), artisan arts
and crafts to plants. Find a place to relax under the shade
of a tree or bask in the sun listening to live music while
partaking of a snack, lunch, Devonshire tea or beverage.
David Hobbs, whose garden fills ten acres and is of such
a high standard that it has both national and international
recognition, will once again offer garden tours. You will
have the chance to learn about the plants growing at
Broadfield Gardens while garnering some green thumb
tips from the expert himself.
With the focus this year on gardening, you will be inspired
by the marvellous gardens David has created and have the
chance to learn more about gardening with demonstrations
presented by horticultural experts.
“We’re so happy to once again have Intelligro as our
principal sponsor,” says Vanessa Thompson, organiser of
the Spring Fling.
She advises that the Intelligro team will be there to help
with any queries and give people advice about what they
should be doing in their gardens at this time of year.
As sole fundraiser for Community Care Lincoln, the
Ellesmere Spring Fling is fully a volunteer affair.
Special thanks can also be given to the amazing support
of Ballantynes, Lincoln New World, Paper Plus Hornby,
Academy Signs, Susan and Tony Faulks, the Selwyn District
Council and Pub Charity Limited.
“We’re really grateful for the on-going community assistance
we receive and the work done by Lincoln Rotary members
who help in so many ways on the day,” adds Janice.
As usual, Future Leaders from Lincoln University, local
exercise and walking groups and Community Care’s
own staff, board members and volunteers will all be there
helping make it a fun day for all.
The Ellesmere Spring Fling is a country garden experience
not to be topped. It will be held this year, on Sunday, 7th
October from 11am until 4pm at Broadfield Garden, 250
Selwyn Road, Broadfield. Tickets can be purchased prior
to the event for $15 from Ballantynes, New World Lincoln,
Paper Plus Hornby and at Community Care. Gate sales will
be available on the day at $20 for an adult with children
free.
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Thank you to Our
Principal Sponsor
and other keys sponsors
• Selwyn District Council • Andrea’s Florist, Avonhead
• Lincoln Rotary
• New World Lincoln
• Paper Plus Hornby
• Food & Health Standards
• Cartwright Insurance Brokers • Gordons Pickles
• Ballantynes
• Academy Signs
• Tony & Susan Faulks
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Finnegans Runners
Wednesday, 6pm
Go along and enjoy some
social running over a 3km or
6km course. Visit the Finnegans
Runners’ Facebook page for
more information. Gold coin.
Finnegans Irish Bar/Prebbleton
Tavern, 585 Springs Rd
Mr. Yipadee!
Thursday, various times
Looking for fun aimed at
younger children these school
holidays? Mr. Yipadee, also
known as Dean O’Brien,
inspires children to laugh, love,
and believe in themselves by
encouraging them through fun
performances, humorous books,
and upbeat music. O’Brien is a
musician and author, providing
fun with his children’s books
NeeNaw the Little Fire Engine,
Jingle Bells, Rudolph Smells,
Stink-o-saurus and his latest
book, NeeNaw and the Cowtastrophe.
For ages four to
10-years-old, but all welcome.
Children under 8-years-old
require adult supervision. For
times and locations visit https://
www.selwynlibrary.co.nz/home/
notices/october-school-holidays
Selwyn libraries
Introduction to 3D Modelling
for Games
Saturday, 1-3pm
Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
As part of Tech Month,
3D modeller and game artist
Taylor Mudgway will be taking
one two-hour session in each
library, over the four Saturdays
in October. These sessions are
free. The workshop will cover
the basics of 3D modelling
for absolute beginners and is
directed toward people who
are interested in 3D art and
don’t know where to start or
beginners that have a little
experience, but want to learn
more. Recommended for adults
and young people aged 16 years
and over.
Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston
Drive, Rolleston
Rolleston Board Games Club
Saturday, 1.30-3pm
Love board games? Go along
to the Board Games Club
at Rolleston Library to play
a variety of exciting games.
Suitable for those new to board
games, as well as regular players.
Recommended for children
aged 11 to 18-years-old. Drop
in – no booking required. Ask at
Rolleston Library for details.
Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston
Drive, Rolleston
Ellesmere Spring Fling
Sunday, 11am-4pm
Country fete in an awardwinning
garden with live music,
garden tours, demonstrations,
artisan stalls, food and drink
and more. The event is organised
by volunteers and all profits go
to Community Care Lincoln.
Tickets cost $15 online, gate sales
are $20 per adult and children
are free. For more information
visit eventfiner.co.nz.
Broadfield New Zealand
Landscape Garden, 250 Selwyn
Rd, Prebbleton
Writing Workshops
Tuesday, 10am-noon for years
3-6 and 1-3pm for years 6-8
Go along and join in some
writing workshop fun and
games with poet and performer
Greg O’Connell and The School
for Young Writers. Bookings
are essential. Cost $10 per
participant. To make a booking
visit https://www.selwynlibrary.
co.nz/home/notices/octoberschool-holidays.
Rolleston Community Centre,
94 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Markets:
West Melton Market:
Saturday, 9am-noon. St Paul’s
Church.
Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft
Market: Saturday, 9.30am-
12.30pm. Gerald St, Lincoln.
Darfield Market: Saturday,
9am-1pm, opposite Challenge
Darfield, South Tce.
Edendale Car Boot Sale:
Sunday, noon-3pm, Edendale
Go along to the
Terrace Station
open garden on
Sunday from 11am
to 3pm. Daffodils
and bluebells in the
woods and under
the big trees, along
with trilliums and
other spring flowers.
Take along a picnic
to have on the lawns.
Woodland plants will
be for sale, Eftpos
will not be available.
The $5 entry fee
goes to the Terrace
Station Charitable
Trust, children are
free. Signposted from
Hororata roundabout.
Please leave
dogs at home. For
information visit www.
terracestation.org.nz
Milnes Rd, Hororata. ​
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.
Ellesmere Road Runners:
Wednesday registration from
5.45pm starts at 6pm. 3km or
6km walk or run. Starts from
Leeston physiotherapy.
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Homes by Parklane
“Standout Homes for an
Outstanding Price”
Flemington, Lincoln
6 Craig Thompson Drive
Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm
Wigram
2 Harvard Avenue
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
Master Builders House of the
Year 2017 Gold Reserve Award
Winning Showhome
(03) 341 3000 or 029 201 2453
www.homesbyparklane.co.nz
Signature Homes
Rolleston
97 Ledbury Drive, Faringdon.
Open Wed to Sun 12noon – 4pm
Prestons Park
37 & 39 Prestons Park Drive
Marshland, Chch both Open Wed
to Sun 12noon – 4pm
Show Room/Office:
31 Watts Road, Sockburn
0800 8444 88 or 03 3427788
www.signature.co.nz
Two New Display Homes Now Open...
Jennian Homes Canterbury North have two new Display Homes that are now open.
With their outstanding features and functional design, they are sure to impress.
7 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon, Rolleston
Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
Jennian Homes Canterbury North
212 Main South Road, Sockburn
P 03 741 1436 E canterburynorth@jennian.co.nz
jennian.co.nz
9 Westpark Boulevard, Rangiora
Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
At Jennian Homes Canterbury North we pride ourselves on delivering the home you’ve
always wanted. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over and see for yourself what life
could be like in a Jennian Home.
To promote your
showhome in our
Show home
Guide
Contact Elaine Moon
Ph. (03) 364 7436
Mob. 021 914 335
elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi
LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION?
Visit one of our three stunning showhomes to gather ideas for your dream home
Jennian Homes Canterbury North
Rolleston
7 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon
Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm
Rangiora
9 Westpark Boulevard
Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm
www.jennian.co.nz
David Reid Homes
Casebrook
New showhome coming soon:
2 Glenturret Drive
Prebbleton
80 Farthing Drive
Fri to Sun 12pm-4pm
Shane - 021 392 995 or
Krystal - 021 335 707
www.davidreidhomes.co.nz
To advertise in
The Showhome Guide
Contact Elaine: (03) 364 7436
elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi
97 Ledbury Drive, Faringdon 37 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland
39 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland
SHOWHOMES:
All three showhomes
Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm
SHOWROOM / OFFICE:
31 Watts Road, Sockburn
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
0800 844 488
signature.co.nz
Promote your Showhome throughout
Christchurch to over 93,000 homes
Contact Elaine Moon - Phone 03 364 7436 elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi

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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Caravans, Motorhomes
& Traliers
CARAVAN Wanted to
buy. Up to $5000 cash
today 027 488-5284.
Clairvoyance
FREE distant reading
through practising psychic
medium.Please txt your
1st name/s to Brenda 022
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Fashion Designs & Colours
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End of Lines Bargain Prices
Call at Our Shop
CURTAIN FABRIC OUTLET
71 Hawdon St Sydenham
Ph 366-5026
Firewood
DRY FIREWOOD
AVAILABLE
OLD MAN PINE, BLUEGUM
Next season firewood at Spring
prices – Oldman pine, Macro,
bluegum & logmix.
Yard hours. Fri 8pm – 5pm
Sat 8am – 12pm or by arrangement
838 Jones Road, Rolleston
Phone yard 347 8622
or Andrea 021 222 8661
Funeral Directors
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
Funeral Directors
For Sale
FOR SALE
COnCREtE pipES
– vARiOuS SizES
225 dia x 2.5 long - $80.00 ea
300 dia x 2.4 long - $78.00 ea
375 dia x 1.2 long - $75.00 ea
450 dia x 1.2 long - $168.00 ea
Discount given for 4 or more
and 10 plus orders.
Contact Sharon Carrick
(Johnston Civil Ltd)
sharon@johnstons.net.nz
or (03) 324-3744
Pick up Leeston
Macrocarpa Sleepers
200x100
Ideal for
landscaping
1-5m
We cut to
length
Gardening & Supplies
SUPPLIES LIMITED
Phone
021 325 661
653 Ellesmere Road, Lincoln
www.macrocarpasupplies.co.nz
Select Services
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
landscaping
Landscape
Construction and
Garden Maintenance
You can have your gardens, trees,
shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best
all year round, for a great price.
Residential & Commercial Landscaping
• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation
• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance
• Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups
New Home Landscaping
Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features
• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual
• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable
Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388
Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz
www.revivelandscaping.co.nz
ADD SOME
COLOUR
TO YOUR ADVERT!
Select Services
Need a hand?
✤ Lawns & Edges
✤ Landscaping
✤ Gardening
✤ Hedge Trimming
✤ Handyman Jobs
✤ Casual or One Off
Phone Mike Lineton
022 341 8848
Your local
Selwyn District
GARDENER/
HANDYMAN
Select Services
PESt
coNtRol
• Spider proofing &
fly control
• all other pest
problems
• Industrial &
domestic pest
control
Rob & Scott WaRloW
Servicing Selwyn Area Since 1987
Qualified & Experienced Professional
office: 03 337 9553
Rob: 027 436 1169
Scott: 021 168 6118
Member of Pest Management
Assoc. of NZ
Storage
STORAGE
CONTAINERS. $35
pw. 350 Brookside Rd,
Rolleston. Brookside
Storage on Trademe. Ph
0210650934.
Trades & Services
Bellamy’s
Furniture
Furniture made to
order and restoration
by tradesman with
35yrs experience.
PH Stephen
021 073 2624
Trades & Services
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroom or office.
no bond required
• 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
TAI TAPU TYRES
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.
To Let
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
Trades & Services
Specialising in Steel/
Timber frame, New builds,
Renovations and decks.
Friendly and reliable service.
CONTACT TODAY
for a FREE no
obligation quote.
Logan O’Connell/Director
Phone 022 037 4977
loganjbuilders@gmail.com
LifestyLe
BLock
fencing
new fencing, post driving,
repairs, maintenence.
Quality workmanship
& advice.
Phone Allan 021 049 6151
allan@agrifencenz.com
Facebook: agrifencenz
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
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
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

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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
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
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
Farringdon
Rolleston 7650
BUILDING REPAIRS | GIBB STOPPING | YARD CLEARING / CLEAN UP
SMALL DIGGER WORK | FENCING | DRIVEWAYS & CONCRETE REPAIRS
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
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
CONCRETE
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
9020599AA
Locally
based in
West
Melton
Reliable service, excellent results
DECORATORS
Driveways
SWAINS KIWI KERB
DRIVEWAY
CONSTRUCTION
Free Measure & Quote
• Asphalt
• Driveways
• Kerb
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
Quality Workmanship -
Over 10 Years Experience
• Chipseal
• Chip
PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123
Mob 0274 325 457
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
electrician
• Registered Electrician
• Over 20 years
experience
FOR ALL YOUR
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
ELECTRICAL NEEDS
Light Up Electrics Pty LTD
FREE QUOTES
CALL DANIEL 027 570 3534
or 03 3477 213
lightup@live.com.au
Free
QuoTe
plumber
Due to Christchurch
chlorinating/fluorinating
water supply and the
potential for contaminated
water from wells I can offer:
Full house micron filter and charcoal filters
with UV sterilisation to eliminate chlorine
taste, any odours and small particles as well
as harmful bugs.
Certified Plumber and Gasfitter servicing
Christchurch and surrounding areas.
Kevin Unsworth
Plumbing LTD
Phone: 021 165 4650
www.kevinunsworthplumbing.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
Trades & Services
Driveway
Ramp
Bumping &
Grinding over
your driveway?
Get the
Driveway Ramp
For a free quote
call Wayne on
021 038 0511
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
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
PESt
coNtRol
• Spider proofing &
fly control
• all other pest
problems
• Industrial &
domestic pest
control
Rob & Scott WaRloW
Servicing Selwyn Area Since 1987
Qualified & Experienced Professional
office: 03 337 9553
Rob: 027 436 1169
Scott: 021 168 6118
Member of Pest Management
Assoc. of NZ
Trades & Services
BuILDER QuALIFIED
Decks, T & G Flooring,
Villa Restoring, New
Homes, Weatherboards.
Free Quotes. Bennet &
Sons Ltd Sam 027 496-
9362 or Tony 027 224-
0374
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
FENCING
Quality timber fencing -
gates & repairs, ph Ryan
027 951 8892
Bellamy’s
Furniture
Furniture made to
order and restoration
by tradesman with
35yrs experience.
PH Stephen
021 073 2624
LANDSCAPING
Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,
Decking, Fencing.
Kanga & small digger
services. Check out Squire
Landscaping on facebook.
FREE QUOTES. Ph
Arthur 347-8796, 027
220-7014 Edwin 027 220-
7154
MASONRY
DAMAGED
MASONRY?? Rock and
Blocks Work Ltd for all
your brick, block and tile
laying needs. Friendly
service Licensed Building
Practitioner phone Devon
on 021 375-888 or 03 329-
5511
NETWORK
CONNECTION
Connection to the Orion
Network for domestic and
commercial properties
powercable.direct
@xtra.co.nz. www.
powercabledirect.co.nz
PAINTER
Specialising in older
homes. Stand by
Canterbury. Quality work.
Pensioner discounts. Ph
Wayne 385-4348 or 027
274 3541
PLASTERER
Exterior, For all your
exterior plastering needs
phone Lance 021 509 535
POWERCABLE
Power mains cable supply
and install, waterpipe, T/C,
firbre duct, powercable.
direct
@xtra.co.nz. www.
powercabledirect.co.nz
RJB PLuMBING
Renovations, New Houses,
Hot Water Cylinders,
Kitchens Bathroom
Upgrades, Laundries,
General Maintenance ,
Water Filters. Phone Mark
0278690026
SERVICE CABLES
Installation of service
cables with COC supolied,
powercable.direct
@xtra.co.nz. www.
powercabledirect.co.nz
SHEEP SHEARING
MOBILE
Fast friendly professional
service. 25 yrs exp.
Shearing, drenching, hoof
trimming etc. Call Shaun
021 204 1274
STuMP GRINDING
Best price guarantee Tony
0275 588 895
TILING
Flooring - Splashbacks
-Wall incl tile removal, reg
master tiler, ph Dave 027
334 4125
WINDOW CLEANING
Brown & White Ltd.
Family owned since 2001.
Ph Paul 027 229 3534
Trades & Services
ELECTRICIANS
Professional
Friendly Registered
Tradesmen available
for your Electrical
requirements today.
For immediate
quality service please
contact
services
Ph. 03 322 8454
www.skeltonelectrical.co.nz

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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
HEAVY TRAFFIC
LICENCE COURSE
INTEREST FREE TIME PAYMENT
OTHER COURSES/LICENCE
ENDORSEMENTS AVAILABLE ARE:
Driving Related Health & Saftey Training
Passenger, Logbook & Load Security Training
DRIVETECH LTD
FREEPHONE 0508 2 DRIVE (37483) OR 03 348 8481
info@drivetech.co.nz | www.drivetech.co.nz
Situations Vacant
CASUAL PART TIME
SALESPERSON
REQUIRED. 6 - 10 hours
per week. Conducting
open homes at our lifestyle
villages in Lincoln &
Rolleston. Must be
available weekends. Please
phone 0800 325 523
Situations Vacant
(conditions apply)
FROM FULL CAR (Class 1)
TO FULL TRUCK (Class 2)
(Road code & pre-assessment driving training provided)
Courses in Christchurch, Invercargill,
Cromwell & Mosgiel daily.
Other areas by arrangement
“TRAINING TOMORROWS DRIVERS TODAY”
Class 3, 4 & 5, Vehicle Recovery, Wheels, Tracks,
Rollers, Dangerous Goods
Vehicles Wanted
VEHICLES WANTED
Vans, Utes, Trucks, 4 x
4s, dead or alive. $ TOP
CASH PAID $ Ph 0800-
505-099
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 Public Notice Wanted
Public Notices
Springston
Rugby Football
Club
Springston Rugby Football Club
Notice of
Annual General Meeting
Monday 15 October – 7:30pm
Springston Domain
New and Existing Members Welcome
MILITARY EXERCISE
11 OCTObER 2018
The general public is to be advised that
a NZ Army Exercise will be conducted
in the West Melton Rifle Range area on
the 11th October 2018.
The exercise will involve personnel
of 3Rd Regional Training Wing, from
Burnham Military Camp. The exercise
will involve up to 40 personnel.
Training will involve soldiers
participating in pyrotechnic
demonstrations in and around the
West Melton Rifle Range area from
1300 – 1630h.
For more information please call
03 363 0099
CAR REMOVALS
$$CASH PAID$$
CARS, VANS, UTES
& 4X4 WANTED
NZ OWNED
AND
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FOR
24 YEARS
We use world class vehicle
depollution systems
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THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS
THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT
INSIDE
PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY
Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 3RD ocToBeR 2018
Impressive stylish living on Sheridan
Offering attractive street appeal and set in the
outstanding Kajens Estate this superb property is
an irresistible combination of style and character.
You will be drawn into this wonderful 4 bedroom
home with fabulous indoor/outdoor living on a
1221m 2 beautifully designed and landscaped
section. Inside the layout works well for everyday
family life with a large separate lounge which
includes a pellet fire, plus the spacious open
plan kitchen/living area providing ample room to
spread out. There is also a clever study nook close
to the hub of the home that can be hidden away.
The sunny well-organised kitchen has cleverly
designed pantries boasting more space than
meets the eye. Bi-fold doors lead you effortlessly
to the Bowranda incorporating pull down blinds
to shelter you from the elements. Located at the
rear of the house is the tranquil master bedroom
boasting a walk in wardrobe, tastefully tiled
ensuite with walk in shower and its own access to
the garden. There are 3 further double bedrooms
serviced by a modern family bathroom which has
a separate toilet and sink to ensure mornings run
smoothly. In addition you will benefit from solar
hot water, a separate laundry, great storage and
off street parking. Call Leisa today and prepare to
be impressed!
PRICE: Offers over $699,000
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston
Leisa Webster
Contact:
Mobile: 027 722 5537
rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL24140
32 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston Open Home: Sunday 1.30pm - 2.00pm
New spring release
in Rolleston
Call us on 03 741 1340, email enquiries@yoursection.nz or drop in to our
sales and information office, 17 Branthwaite Drive, Thursdays, Fridays or
Sundays from 1pm to 3pm to find out more.

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Lyn & Nicolas Martin
M 027 228 8499
P 03 349 9919
Lyn & Nicolas Martin
M 027 228 8499
P 03 349 9919
Lyn & Nicolas Martin
M 027 228 8499
P 03 349 9919
Lyn & Nicolas Martin
M 027 228 8499
P 03 349 9919
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Contributor to realestate.co.nz
Your home for local property
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Lifestyle, Landbank or Develop
92 Manse Road Leeston
Sadly, for our owners, a change in plans dictates that their
forever home MUST go.
This seriously impressive Boyd Chamberlain home,
nestled on 2.7Ha of sub-dividable land, offers a fantastic
opportunity for the ‘lifestyler’, equestrian lover, entertainer
or the savvy landbank/developer.
The open plan kitchen is sleek and sophisticated, a marble
bench top overlooking the dining area with great flow to the
outdoor space forms the hub of the home – entertaining is a
pleasure.
Cathedral ceiling and feature log burner set in schist
surrounds form a cosy space in the main living room.
Comfort year round with zoned underfloor heating,
the extras and functionality of the home are simply too
extensive to list – this is a must see.
Beyond the landscaped grounds and gardens lies real
potential. Zoned Living 2, with the option to further
subdivide, reap the rewards now or enjoy the future proof
value of your investment underpinned by the development
potential.
A home and opportunity that must be seen to be appreciated
– come fall in love with your new home, this must be sold.
Deadline Sale – offers presented 4pm Thursday 25th
October.
View Sunday 1:30-2:30pm
www.harcourts.co.nz/RH4985
Steve Alfeld
M 0210 2402 528
P 03 349 9919
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021 0240 2528
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M 021 714 287
P 03 349 9919
Jeremy Andrews
M 021 969 425
P 03 349 9919
Jackie Wither
M 027 503 777
P 03 349 9919
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Jimmy Pattinson
M 022 548 5967
Andrew Saré
M 021 714 287
Caine Hopcroft
M 027 330 1002
P 03 347 4711
Jimmy Pattinson
M 022 548 5967
M 03 349 9919
Richard Tait (Taitie)
M 027 777 8080
P 03 347 4711
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M 021 135 0887
P 03 347 4711
Natalie McLean
M 027 943 6413
P 03 662 9933
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Your home for local property
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Sponsorship Draw
Our way of thanking our community who support us
If you are fundraising and local, enter our sponsorship draw by
emailing your request to amanda.cherry@raywhite.com
before Friday 23rd November 2018 to be included.
The draw will be held on
Friday 30 November 2018
Our recent support
Rotary Golf Tournament
Georgia Proudfoot
Ellesmere A & P Association
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Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
DUAL FAMILY LIVING IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON
19 Goldrush Lane
Designed and built for generational living less than 3
years ago, this 343m2 home offers outstanding
practicality with a sophistication to be envied.
The home has been finished with luxury features
including engineered stone benchtops and butler’s
pantry in the main wing and 3 fully-tiled bathrooms
throughout the home. With its own entry, a full-size
kitchen & open plan living/dining in the family flat, your
loved one will have their space and independence – just
like they are in their own home!
3 car garaging, attic storage and excellent OSP provides
plenty of vehicle parking. You'll even find a discreet
caravan space at the rear. The dwelling has been
carefully positioned on its 1005m2 section to create a
secluded, north-facing and expansive outdoor living
space that has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide
a low maintenance and relaxing outlook.
Goldrush Lane is well-known for stunning properties
and large sections with the gorgeous rural and Port Hills
backdrop.
VIEW Sunday 7 Oct 2.00 - 2.30pm
WEB ID ROU63978
Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $899,000+
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS- KOWAI BUSH
SECRET SECLUSION
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
WEB ID DFR64095
SPRINGFIELD
Kowai and Rubicon Roads
Two contiguous bareland opportunities seldomly
available in a tightly held corner of Canterbury.
1. Kowai Road- comprising 16.7 hectares with resource
consent to build
2. Rubicon Road- 33 hectares approximately (STS and
title being issued).
Both properties have been run in conjunction and have a
strong history of mixed cropping. Available individually
or collectively.
pb.co.nz
DEADLINE SALE
View By Appointment
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 1st November, 2018 at
1.00pm
Matt Collier
Mobile 027 205 6626
mattc@pb.co.nz
WEB ID ROU64120
ROLLESTON
37F Stonebrook Drive
VIEW Sunday 7 Oct 1.00 - 1.30pm
Tucked away in a quiet 1023m2 (incl ROW) rear setting
it really feels like you're in your own wee world.
• Master with WIR, ensuite and all day sun
• Great bench space, double oven, gas hob & hot water
• Central vacuum, log burner, heat transfer & heat pump
• Separate laundry with built-in cabinetry
• Double garage with insulated door & drive through
• Large OSP, safe and secure for kids to ride their bikes
• Established vegetable planters and multiple fruit trees
Sarah Yeates
• Fully-fenced yard with established gardens
Mobile 027 447 2719
This 233m2 home was made for living and enjoying in
Office 03 929 0306
private seclusion!
sarahy@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $585,000+
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Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
AVOID THE RENT TRAP - MOVE IN NOW!
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IN ROLLESTON
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
WEB ID ROU64062
ROLLESTON
16 Newman Road
This new home is all set to go, it's waiting for you to
start your new chapter! It's a cut above the normal
offering, boasting:
• 2 good sized family areas
• Well appointed kitchen
• Well-lit hallway with a solar skylight
• Separate Toilet, and Laundry
• Main bathroom with shower & bath
• Master WIR, ensuite, ranch-slider
• Drive through double garage
• Established lawn & fencing
STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME
DEADLINE SALE
VIEW 4 Oct 5.00 - 6.00pm & 7 & 14 Oct 11.15 - 11.45am
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 11th October, 2018 at
1.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Michael Robb
Mobile 027 436 7106
Office 03 929 0306
michael.robb@pb.co.nz
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WEB ID ROU63948
ROLLESTON
27 Beaumont Drive
Designed to grow with your family, this spacious and
trendy 249m2 home on a super-sized 1200m2 section
will be yours to call home for many years to come.
• 4 bed + study, 2 bath & 2 gge
• Kitchen with WIP & granite tops
• 2 living areas with extra-height ceilings
• Large master wing and WIR
• Huge luxury ensuite with spa bath
• Gorgeous setting and outdoor living
• Excellent OSP with side vehicle access
UPPER PLAINS BARELAND
View By Appointment
Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $669,000+
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NEW LISTING
WEB ID ROU63845
ROLLESTON
24 Overbury Crescent
This 249sqm Executive Home is waiting for its next lucky
owner, The Grand entrance into this wonderful home
sets the tone for the whole house.
2.7 stud allows for understated elegance throughout -
the discerning buyer will see the benefits of the well
thought out property.
Being an ex-Show Home, all the bells and whistles are
here - Quality is forever, and this home is quality
With 4 Family sized bedrooms, Master with Walk in
Robe and ensuite - the elegant hall way connects the
home with convenience and common sense.
pb.co.nz
VIEW 7 & 14 Oct 2.45 - 3.15pm
Paul Frewen
Mobile 021 428 246
Office 03 929 0306
paul.frewen@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $589,000+
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WEB ID DFL63788
HORORATA
Hororata Road
View By Appointment
• 9 hectares bareland
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 9th October, 2018 at
• Approximately 6 hectares planted radiata pine trees 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
• Sealed road frontage
• Located close to Coalgate Township and approximately
14kms from Darfield.
• Seldom do parcels of land such as this come to market
in the outer plains zone.
• Offers invited over $225,000 Plus GST (if any)
Gareth Cox
Mobile 021 250 9714
gareth@pb.co.nz
DEADLINE SALE

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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Yaldhurst 69 School Road
The whole package
This beautifully presented lifestyle property is conveniently located a short drive from the City Centre and
International Airport. Spread across 2.0234 hectares made up of manicured gardens, four grazing paddocks and
several patio areas. A generous 410m 2 (approx) in size with an adaptable floor plan that caters well for families and
entertaining with three living areas, one of which has an incorporated bar and in-built surround sound system. The
new kitchen features a large breakfast bar, reputable appliances and great storage space. All bedrooms are
spacious doubles with the master suite boasting a luxurious tiled ensuite and large in-built wardrobe. A warm and
comfortable home having double glazing, thorough insulation and multiple heating options. This is an exciting
opportunity in an area that is continually developing and offers potential for future rezoning.
bayleys.co.nz/558421
4 3 3 3
For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty
(unless sold prior)
2pm, Wed 24 Oct 2018
View Sun 3-3.30pm
Adam Heazlewood
027 327 7298
adam.heazlewood@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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West Melton 562 Sandy Knolls Road
Once in a lifetime
Epitomising lifestyle living, this luxurious equestrian estate occupies 6.1504ha and is eye-pleasing from every angle.
The attractive yet understated exterior features a blend of Schist and cedar and the focus on detail is evident
throughout. The 485m 2 abode offers magnificent finishes and an abundance of space. Lounges are located at either
end of the central kitchen-dining area which extends to an exquisite outdoor entertaining area. Every inch of the
home has been thoughtfully considered with highlights including home automation systems. Heating is well
considered with an array of heat pumps, a gas fire and underfloor heating. Four ensuited bedrooms reiterate the
undeniable luxury of the home. Superb equine and facilities include an all-weather dressage arena, stables and a
media room above.
4 2 6 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 24 Oct 2018
174a Papanui Road, Merivale
View by appointment
Sally Hargreaves 021 125 1545
Mick Sidey 027 229 8888
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/558337
Open Home Sunday 7th October 11:30am - 12pm
Artists impression only
Building a better lifestyle and
a healthier future starts here
4 2 2 1 3
704 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston - $759,000
Our owners have purchased, so this is your opportunity to secure a superb family home
nestled on a beautifully landscaped, fully-fenced section. A quick settlement is available, so
you could be moved in and settled well in time for Christmas! Built in 2013, this quality home
includes 4 double bedrooms (master with ensuite and WIR), a study/office, open plan living + a
separate formal lounge and triple car garaging. With excellent indoor/outdoor flow to a large
deck area complete with outdoor speakers and a shade sail, and the well-established private
garden beyond – this property is perfect for summer entertaining.
Don’t delay, give Anna a call to arrange a time to view this outstanding property.
Anna James
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
D 03 281 7523
M 027 222 2742
E anna@prof.co.nz
Verdeco Park is an exclusive
residential offering of generouslysized
sections, positioned behind
Lincoln University, at 1472
Springs Road.
Bringing an entirely fresh
approach to living Verdeco
Park goes beyond the usual
subdivision.
153
5250m 2
+ row
154
5500m 2
+ row
155
152
4466m 2
178
3158m 2 177
3220m 2
640m 2 - 1,000m 2 Priced from $210,000 | 3,000m 2 - 6,000m 2 Priced from $355,000
Your perfect section is selling now - visit VERDECOPARK.CO.NZ
Ben Harris
021 995 596
L I N C O L N U N I V E R S I T Y
158
6000m 2
+ row
159
5500m 2
+ row
161
162
160
3350m 2 3874m 2
3590m 165 166
157
2 3533m 2 3533m 2
3000m 2
156
3214m 2
4500m 2
Mick Sidey
027 229 8888
163
5118m 2
+ row
171
170
172
3360m 2 4000m 169
2 4158m 2
3050m 2
173
3046m 2
174
3330m 2
175
176
3302m 2
3115m 2
164
5732m 2
+ row
114
115
3316m 2
3227m 2
168
4060m 2
Stage One sections selling now
Choose from Verdeco Park’s
full range of generously sized
sections from 640m 2 to 6,000m 2
and, as well as building a new
home, you’ll be shaping a greener,
more sustainable future.
60
730m 2
32
900m 2 107
726m 2
61
900m 2
116
5000m 2
117
5000m 2
Sally Hargreaves
021 125 1545
49
50
52 51
750m 2
640m
53
2 54
700m 2 640m 2
700m
55
2 732m 2
56 731m 2
57 731m 2
655m
58
2
640m 2
59
700m 2 111
110
109 687m 2
687m 2
108
688m 2
113
112 750m 2
687m 2
687m 2
Under Contract
Sold
7 6 5
738m 2 720m 2 803m 2
86
87 88 89
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90
943m
943m 2 2 943m 2 940m 2 1000m 2
1002m 2
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S I T E M A P
S P R I N G S R O A D
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,
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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
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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
ROLLESTON 03 347 9949
DARFIELD 03 318 8204
LEESTON 03 324 3704
MIKE PERO ROLLESTON
03 347 1111, www.mikepero.com
PGG WRIGHTSON CANTERBURY
03 318 7850, www.pggwre.co.nz
PROPERTY BROKERS
ROLLESTON
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
ROLLESTON 03 929 0306
PROFESSIONALS
www.prof.co.nz
CHRISTCHURCH 03 338 5924

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M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
WEST MELTON - 209 Lawford Road
IRRIGATED 4 HECTARE WONDERLAND
• 4 bedroom plus office 300m 2 home
• Multiple living areas
• Sheltered outdoor living areas
• Very productive backyard including 80m 2 tunnel house
• Irrigation consented to 2032 at 9L/sec
• Established grounds
• Excellent outbuildings
• Sought after location
• Realistically priced
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
WEST MELTON - 8 Raymond Place
SUMPTUOUS AND STUNNING
• Generous 258m 2 of stunning living
• Large 983m 2 established section
• Outstanding living space
• Large kitchen with walk in pantry
• Dedicated separate office area
• Separate laundry
• Sited for maximum sun
• Expansive outdoor entertaining area
• Enviable location
Viewing: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm
Price: Neg Over $925,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0429
Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
KIRWEE - 12 Anson Street
HIDDEN GEM IN KIRWEE
• Quality built 200sqm home
• 2024m 2 of total privacy (two titles)
• 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms
• Open plan kitchen and dining
• 3 large living areas
• Log fire and heat pump
• Recent redecoration throughout
• Beautifully landscaped
• Heaps of garaging
• Separate area for a work from home option
Price: Neg Over $549,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0425
Paul Robinson Mb 021 2772690
paul@marealestate.co.nz
DARFIELD - Creyke Road
TORLESSE ESTATE -
STAGE ONE
• 11 x 1Ha blocks
• Boundary fencing completed
• Magnificent views
• Power, telephone, fibre, town water & title
• Restrictive covenants
• Upon the unconditional sale of any 1Ha block
$5000 in petrol vouchers will be included
Price: Buyer enquiries over $250,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0380
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657
Paul Robinson 021 277 2690
ROLLESTON - 4 Bronte Way
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
• 180m 2 home on fully fenced 818m 2 section
• 3 bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, bathroom, separate toilet,
office
• Open plan kitchen/dining/living, double internal garage
with laundry
• Quality appliances and fittings, new carpet, paint and
feature wallpapers
• Large log burner, HRV, and heat transfer
• Lady/man cave and 18m 3 wood storage
• 450m to Rolleston township
• Zoned for Rolleston Primary School and Rolleston
College
Viewing: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm
Price: Neg Over $509,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0409
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657
chris@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
Price: Neg Over $729,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0406
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
KIRWEE - 3/1253 Courtenay Road
DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IN KIRWEE
• Outstanding lifestyle awaits in Kirwee
• 5 year old 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Lockwood Home
• Be captivated by the stunning views of the Southern Alps
• 1ha landscaped gardens
• Outdoor entertaining areas that will leave your friends
envious
• Easy 25 minute drive to Christchurch Airport
• Bus to Darfield High School
• Don’t delay or this will go
Viewing: Sun 2.30 – 3.00pm
Price: Neg Over $759,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0418
Sue Robinson Mb 021 409050
Paul Robinson Mb 021 2772690
ROLLESTON - 26 Moore Street
FIRST HOME BUYER'S DELIGHT
• Delightful 4 bedroom home in the heart of Rolleston
• Beautifully renovated - just move in and
enjoy this home
• 2 living areas
• Log burner with wetback and a heatpump
• Large secluded deck and private back yard area
• Ideally located - handy to the malls and school
• Priced in a range now almost impossible to find in
Rolleston
• Don’t be the one to miss out on this rare opportunity
Viewing: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm
Price: Neg over $439,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0401
Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 4 Frame Crescent
LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE SECTION!
• Private and secure 1200m 2 section
• 2 generous living areas
• 4 double bedrooms
• Open plan kitchen and dining area
• Large master bedroom with ensuite
• North facing
• Great heating options
• Gate access onto the section
• Superb location!
Viewing: Sun 2.15 – 2.45pm
Price: Neg Over $629,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0412
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
PRICE REDuCED
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
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
Jo Barrett
021 859 006
Brendon Roxburgh
027 571 3983
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
Cameron McRae
027 769 6696
Paul Robinson
021 277 2690
Emily Newcombe
021 645 695