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One that didn’t
get away
• By Louis Day
FOR THE past year,
Matthew McCallum
has not managed to
catch a single fish.
He was left red-faced
at the Take A Kid
Fishing Day when his
five-year-old son Riley
managed to catch a
rainbow trout on his
first outing.
Mr McCallum, from
Rolleston, said he had
been salmon fishing
about a dozen times
over the past year at
Lake Coleridge, the
Rakaia River and
the fishing canals in
Twizel without any
luck.
“I was debating
whether I was doing
something wrong
because other people
were having luck, and
I wasn’t.”
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McCallum, 5, and his
father Matthew, with
Riley’s rainbow trout
caught at the Take a
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Children,
drones,
animals
in parks
review
• By Ashleigh Monk
RESTRICTIONS ON animals,
supervision for children under
10 and the use of drones will be
considered for the district’s parks
and reserves.
The district council has reviewed
the Parks and Reserves
Bylaw and released a draft plan
for residents to submit their
thoughts.
Councillor Craig Watson said
with the growing popularity of
drones, their use needed to be
monitored.
“They’re more prevalent and
accessible than they used to be,”
he said.
“Nowadays there’s obviously
issues with flight paths, personal
safety and privacy. We’ve looked
at Ashburton and Christchurch
to try and keep some consistency.
We just want to make sure droneusers
consistently do the same
thing no matter which district
they’re in.”
He said the bylaw would also
look at requiring supervision for
children under 10.
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DRONES, ANIMALS and unsupervised
children in the district’s parks are about to
come under the microscope.
In this age of consultation, the public can
have their say on the Parks and Reserves
Bylaw which comes into affect early next
year (see page 1).
Drones appear to be on the hit list.
In days gone by, the only thing you’d take to the park would
be a ball, round or oval, your dog, or a pair of running shoes to
get the fitness levels up.
In the August school holidays it would be a home-made kite,
connected to a huge ball of string that would unwind as it blew
skywards.
Today it is drones. It’s these high-tech machines the council
wants views on.
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Parking fines, wardens possible
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
ENFORCEMENT and parking
wardens could be a possibility
as the district council considers
how it manages car parking.
The district council voted to
allow the draft Selwyn District
Parking Strategy to go out for
public consultation next month.
Under the plan,
the district council
could look
at restricted car
parking in some
areas of Lincoln
and Rolleston,
Lynn
Townsend
Grant Miller
development contributions
to help
fund off-street
car parking, as
well as parking
restrictions and
enforcement.
The need for the
strategy reflects
Selwyn’s booming
population, which
has grown from
38,000 to more
than 60,000 over the past 10
years. It focuses on high demand
car parking areas, particularly
in Lincoln and Rolleston.
Car parking in Lincoln has
been an issue in the past. It
came to a head in 2016 when
BUSY: The draft Selwyn District Parking Strategy will focus on
high demand parking areas in Lincoln and Rolleston such as
Gerald St.
Lincoln businesses presented a
petition to the district council
calling on it to stop its plan to
remove 75 car parks on Gerald
St for cycleways as part of the
Lincoln Town Centre Plan.
Lincoln Club president Lynn
Townsend, who organised the
petition, said he would prefer
not to comment on the strategy
until he knew more about it.
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But he said: “Maybe the consultation
process will encourage
the council to re-think the
cycleways in the main street that
are going to take so many car
parks away”.
He said the district council
needed to “get on” with developing
a site for car parking at 16
William St. The property has
been earmarked to provide
spaces for 40 vehicles to compensate
for the loss of parks on
Gerald St.
District councillor Grant
Miller said the district council is
currently in the process of completing
land purchases to allow
for more car parking in Lincoln.
He said a section behind
iSushi has recently been bought
along with a space on Lyttelton
St.
“What we are trying to do is
link up the car parks and have
a really outstanding solution,”
he said.
Last year Selwyn Times reported
that district councillors
met to discuss car parking issues,
including how time limits
in high-use areas are enforced
and whether parking wardens
could be on the table.
Cr Miller said the district
council is focused on educating
residents about parking but it
will have the capability to give
out parking tickets in the future.
It currently does not give out
tickets or have parking wardens,
preferring to take an educational
approach to change behaviour.
Cr Miller said eventually there
will come a day where car parking
has to be enforced. “I don’t
think anyone is really looking
forward to that day,” he said.
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DARFIELD ROAD SAFETY
Darfield residents are being
encouraged to take part in
an online forum about road
safety in the district. Darfield
has been selected because it
represents a typical rural town
in Selwyn, and the information
collected will help improve road
safety promotion in the wider
Canterbury region. Each week
Darfield residents will be asked
to take part in a different online
activity, including surveys,
assessing an advertisement for
road safety and telling their
personal stories. To take part, go
to https://yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz/
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The one did
not get away
•From page 1
Mr McCallum said in spite of
feeling a little jealous of his son, he
was really happy to see him catch
his first fish.
Mr McCallum said his son
could be the “good luck charm” he
needed to catch a fish himself and
planned to take him on his next
fishing trip.
Riley, his father and 5000
other children and parents faced
Sunday’s chilly weather to try and
catch a fish at the Groynes children
fishing lakes in Belfast.
Dozens of budding anglers
managed to catch some of the 820
rainbow trout released into the
lake by Fish & Game.
Rangiora eight-year-old Alana
Beeney caught a rainbow trout
almost as long as she is tall.
The event, organised by the
Take a Kid Fishing Charitable
Trust was in doubt after the weed
lagrosiphon major had infested
the lakes, with last year’s event
blighted by the weed.
However, dozens of children
were able to catch a fish this year
due to the efforts of Environment
Canterbury and city council staff
who managed to deal to the weed.
The lakes are open to fishing for
children 17 and under, adults are
not allowed to fish in them.
Views sought on plan for parks
•From page 1
“Essentially it’s similar to the
libraries issue. I like the idea of
libraries being a safe place,” he
said.
“It’s like we’ve seen up north
with parents using libraries as
dumping grounds to drop their
kids off for the
day. That’s not
happening in
Selwyn, but we
have to make
sure the bylaw
is there just in
case.”
Craig Watson
He said that
while dogs and
assistance animals would still be
allowed in parks and reserves,
other animals would not be.
“Our parks aren’t designed to
have horses running through
them and ripping up the
grounds.”
Councillor Pat McEvedy said
the bylaw hadn’t been reviewed
since 2009 and needed to be
looked at as Selwyn was a fastgrowing
area.
He said having locals submit
their thoughts on the draft bylaw
would allow the council to “keep
in touch” with the community’s
needs.
“We want the people who use
our reserves to have a say, and
CONSULTATION: Areas such as Foster Park will be included in the Selwyn District Council’s
plan to update its Parks and Reserves Bylaw.
it’s a good way of keeping in with animals on the courts, but
touch with the community.” we have a rule that mitigates that,
Selwyn Netball Centre administrator
Emma Cantrell said said.
so it’s not such a big problem,” she
while she thought reviewing the Ellesmere Cricket Sub Association
president Richard Clark said
bylaw was a good idea, but they
hadn’t had any issues at Lincoln they hadn’t had any experience
Domain, where they operated with troublesome animals or
from.
drones.
“We have had some issues “We’ve had animals, like dogs,
around the domain but we’ve
never had any problems with
them, the owners are pretty
good.”
Public consultation for the
draft bylaw opened on Monday
and would close on November 20.
The council is expected to
adopt the bylaw in February
2019.
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• By Anan Zaki
COMMUNITY consultation
over a controversial Fulton
Hogan quarry near Templeton
has been labelled a publicity
stunt.
People living close to the
proposed 170ha site say they have
heard little from the company.
Fulton Hogan says it regularly
consults with businesses,
neighbours and residents since
forming a
seven-member
community
advisory group
in May.
A member
of the advisory
group told a
quarry neighbour
it met
fortnightly for
eight sessions, but has stopped
meeting since August 30.
But a Fulton Hogan spokeswoman
says it has other forms of
consultation, such as an information
centre at the proposed quarry
site at Curraghs, Dawsons,
Jones and Maddisons Rds.
Maddisons Rd llama farmer
Anne Thompson believes the
consultation is a “PR stunt.”
Until last week, she was not
contacted by the advisory group
since its formation.
The first contact was a Facebook
message from a member of
the advisory group. Ms Thompson
said the member informed
her that Fulton Hogan created
the meeting agenda and covered
issues such as noise and dust.
The member also told Ms
Thompson that the advisory
group will meet again if there is
a need.
“How can seven people represent
the community? It’s just
rubbish,” Ms Thompson said.
The advisory group member
did not want to comment about
the advisory group to The Star,
and referred questions to Fulton
Hogan.
Said Fulton Hogan South
Island general manager Craig
Stewart: “The [advisory group] is
made up of members representing
a wide cross-section of the
community, including immediate
neighbours.”
Dawsons Rd horse trainer
Sandi Curtin said it was “bizarre”
for Fulton Hogan to say it
has been consulting with the
neighbours and businesses.
“We certainly haven’t heard
anything from the community
advisory group,” she said.
“If there have been any discussions,
they have been very secretive
about it.”
Mrs Curtin said her family’s
55-year horse training business
will be lost because quarry trucks
will pose a danger to the horses
which race on a track next to
Dawsons Rd.
The Weedons Residents’ Association
is part of the advisory
group, but the Templeton Residents’
Association declined to
join, Mr Stewart said.
Weedons Residents’ Association
secretary Gary Doyle said
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Fulton Hogan left many questions
unanswered.
“They were not exactly the
most forthcoming. They have
not put up any details that are
concrete,” Mr Doyle said.
“But until they make the
[resource consent] application,
there’s not much anyone can do.”
Templeton Residents’ Association
chairman Garry Kilday said
Fulton Hogan wanted to meet
the six-member No Quarry
sub-committee, not the wider
community.
“The reason we declined to
attend was we didn’t believe the
sub-committee could speak for
2500 Templeton residents.
“If [Fulton Hogan] inform the
community as a group about
what’s going on, we will look at
it,” Mr Kilday said.
He said the company should
meet the community at the residents’
convenience.
Curraghs Rd resident Simon
Moore had not heard from the
advisory group either.
“I’m half a kilometre away and
they certainly haven’t [contacted]
me, none of my neighbours have
been contacted either.”
Fulton Hogan expects to lodge
resource consent applications
early next month.
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Council to debate social housing issue
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
THE FUTURE of the district
council’s financial involvement
in social housing will be
discussed next month.
A report on social housing in
Selwyn will be debated around
the district council table at its
next public meeting.
It comes after it was requested
a report was compiled on the
issue as part of the Long Term
Plan 2018-2028 submissions.
It was
discussed at
the district
council’s
property committee
meeting
recently with a
clear majority
not supporting
Pat McEvedy
social housing
involvement by
council, a report said.
The key problem was social
housing not being considered
part of the district council’s core
business.
But property committee chairman
Pat McEvedy said while
there wasn’t overwhelming
support at the meeting for it to
be a social housing provider, he
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“At the end of the day we are
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we consider social housing to be a
central government issue,” he
said.
In the report on what was
discussed in the meeting, district
councillor Mark Alexander said
this could be an opportunity to
use some of the district council’s
land in a joint venture with a
social housing provider and this
would be low risk.
Cr Alexander has since told
Selwyn Times he did not want
to pre-empt a discussion on a
report that hasn’t been tabled yet.
But he said while some
councillors believe it is not core
business, clearly enough supported
the deliberations in the
Long Term Plan to have a report
compiled.
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recognises the district council
does not want direct involvement
but believe they could be helpful
in terms of service, advice and
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core business and it is not an area
it should be involved in when the
Government has a responsibility.
“We only have a very small
number of units and traditionally
we have not been good
managers of looking after the
buildings,” he said.
Cr Morten said it had just
gone through the process of
selling the houses in Ritso St in
Darfield.
“If council wanted to continue
into social housing they would
have kept those,”he said.
The five houses, some
previously contaminated with
methamphetamine, sold for $1.6
million.
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SEAL EXTENSION POLICY
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Fun for all the family offered up at
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bicycles from Pedalmania.
CHILDREN AND parents took
part in a wide range of activities
at the Lincoln Event Centre on
Thursday.
The Selwyn Parenting Network’s
family fun day was a big
success, said co-ordinator Kate
Webb. “It is always our aim to
attract families from all over
Selwyn, including the more rural
areas, and give them an affordable
day with new and loved entertainment
and activities,” Ms Webb
said.
It is one of two flagship events
the network runs each year. The
other is children’s day at Foster
Park, Rolleston, in March.
At the family fun day, children
tried out a range of new activities
involving creativity, sports, nutrition
and social awareness.
Two new attractions proved
popular. A heritage double decker
bus took 200 passengers on free
15min bus tours of Lincoln. The
other was a hair-braiding and nail
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from Lincoln High School.
Other attractions were also
popular, such as the recycled
bicycles from Pedalmania, pony
parties, the bouncy castles and
face-painting.
“Our SPN family fun day once
again proved to be a celebration
for all – our aim always being to
continue building on the success
year-on-year,” Ms Webb said
She said the “incredible presence”
of emergency services and
their displays was a highlight.
Two mobile police units were
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Trio line-up for
young farmer of year title
DUNSANDEL Young Farmers
member Jonny Brown’s goal
of taking out the FMG Young
Farmer of the Year is back on
track.
The 27-year-old suffered a
setback last year after he failed
to qualify for the hotly-contested
Tasman regional final.
“I missed out by one point.
I was gutted,” said Mr Brown,
who is an assistant manager on a
1000-cow farm at Rakaia.
The narrow loss drove him
to step up his efforts this
year.
He has now won first place
in the Christchurch district
contest at the Courtenay A&P
Showgrounds.
The win has secured the
Lincoln University graduate a
spot in the Tasman regional final
next March.
“It’s a relief to know I’m
advancing to the next stage,” said
Mr Brown.
“But I was cursing a bit when
I had to tackle three sheep
modules in a row. Dairying is
definitely my strong point,” he
said.
TALENTED: Dunsandel Young Farmers members Jonny
Brown, Alex Knowles and Martin Bates have joined the race to
be crowned the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Fellow Dunsandel club
members Alex Knowles, 25,
and Martin Bates, 29, have also
qualified for the event.
“I’m quite surprised I did as
well as I did,” said Ms Knowles,
who is an agri manager with
Ravensdown.
“I only entered because I
thought it’d be hypocritical
of me to tell other people to
sign up if I didn’t have a go
myself.”
Competitors had to assemble
a shearing hand piece, identify
different types of plants, reverse
a quad bike and trailer, and judge
milking sheep.
Ms Knowles plans to learn how
to shear a sheep and practice her
welding skills before the regional
final.
Martin Bates is a qualified
builder and contract milks
1200 cows across two farms at
Charing Cross.
He’s excited about
competing in his second
regional final.
“The last one was a great
experience because it highlighted
my shortfalls and what I need to
work on,” he said.
Three further district contest
and skills days will be held in the
Tasman region between now and
early December.
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• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
NEW LED training lights are in
the process of being installed at
Lincoln Domain.
Two fields will receive new
sport lighting to provide more
training grounds at night for the
growing Lincoln Rugby Club.
It is part of the district council’s
Lincoln Domain sports
lighting upgrade.
District council property and
Commercial manager Douglas
Marshall said it will relieve
pressure on the grounds in the
winter and be a more environmentally-friendly
product.
It has allocated $231,651 for
the upgrade which includes new
LEDs, poles, mains extensions,
controls and switching cabinets.
The installation is expected to
be completed next month.
Lincoln Rugby Club member
Bruce Tweedy said the club is
pleased the lights have been
installed.
“Definitely with the amount
of children playing sport. Lincoln
is so big now. It has really
grown,” he said.
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Fire brigade ‘brings out
the best in people’
Firefighter
Christopher
Roper writes
about what
it is like to
be a part of
the Sheffield
Volunteer
Fire Brigade
I’VE ALWAYS had an interest in
joining the Sheffield brigade and
giving back to the community.
After getting in touch with
chief fire officer Neville Croy, he
invited me to attend a meeting
and from then I was hooked.
I was invited into the brigade
like a family member and have
been treated like family.
We all look out for each other
and do whatever we can to help
each other out. I’ve been in the
brigade for two years now and
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The support and training I
have received from the Sheffield
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once I got to the recruit courses I
loved them.
Fire and Emergency New
Zealand treats each recruit fairly
and brings out the best in people.
The once in a lifetime
BATTLE: Christopher Roper said he will never forget the Port
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PHOTO: ANDREW KING
opportunity I got to help at
the Port Hills fire last year is
something I’ll never forget. We
all worked as a team and I’m
extremely proud of the brigade’s
effort and work ethic in such a
major emergency.
The Sheffield brigade covers
a large area. We attend callouts
from as far as 80km away,
including car accidents, fires and
medical emergencies.
All of these are handled with
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The annual mud plugs and
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which the public enjoy a lovely
day out.
I’m pleased to be able to serve
our local community in such a
positive manner.
Arthur’s Pass Wildlife
Trust chairman Pete Neale
criticises a planned protest
against 1080 pest control
I’ve just noticed a small article
in the Selwyn Times about a
1080 protest in Arthur’s Pass on
Saturday. Events like this aren’t
helping the plight of our beloved
kea.
Lead poisoning, predation or
vehicle injuries are the cause of
the majority of kea deaths in
the Arthur’s
Pass area. Lead
poisoning and
vehicle injuries
are the result
of too much
human interaction
with
kea, for example
people
feeding them.
This brings
them down
among human populations,
where they then find lead flashings
and nails on baches, or lead
paint flakes around baches. Or,
in the case of the vehicle injuries
and deaths, these are mostly at
and around the viaduct lookout,
where again human interaction
causes them to be in dangerous
situations.
While 1080 is a poison and as
such is not ideal in any environment,
it is a naturally occurring
toxin in Australia for example.
It is also found in low levels in
your standard cup of tea. Where
kea areas have not had predator
control, such as trapping and
1080 drops, the nest survival
rate is about 10 per cent. In
areas where there is extensive
predator control, this goes up
to a 90 per cent nesting success
rate.
As a result of human
interaction and feeding, kea
become used to scavenging,
so when 1080 is dropped near
where kea are often in contact
with humans, they
have been known to
scavenge the pellets.
This is why DOC now
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zone around Arthur’s
Pass Village for 1080
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in the area. And to also help
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a dead kea.
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SELWYN TIMES
Taylin Smith
China trip a chance to put language
Dunsandel’s Taylin
Smith is a head student
at Lincoln High School
and is secretary for the
Selwyn Youth Council.
Emily O’Connell talks to
the 18-year-old about
meeting Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern and
what she’s most looking
forward to about studying
in China next year
You’re a head student and
the Selwyn Youth Council
secretary – what else are you
involved in?
In school I’m part of the
UNICEF group, so I’ve been part
of that for the past few years now.
We work doing these events every
term to raise money for UNICEF
and just promote what the group
does and try get people involved
in helping people . . . at school I
study Chinese, so the last four
years I’ve been doing the Chinese
bridge speech competition and
last year I managed to come
first in the country and got to
represent New Zealand in China.
Can you tell me a bit about the
competition, what’s involved in
it?
Basically you have to come up
with a speech fully in Chinese.
They have to be about three to
four minutes long. You go up on
stage and perform the speech and
then they’ve got a list of about
20 or so questions and they’ll
ask you one or two of those, so it
might be “can you explain to us
your favourite hobby is and why”
or like “what is your favourite
thing about China?” or along
those lines, so you got to do a bit
of impromptu speaking. You also
have to have a talent so mine is
sort of varied over the years but
last year I did a Chinese sand
dance.
What are some of the things
you’ve done as a head student
this year?
As a head student we’re pretty
much the go between with our
council and all the higher roles in
our school, like our principal. So
TRAVEL: Dunsandel’s Taylin Smith, 18, visiting the Great Wall of China. Taylin and Alyssa Thomas (right) with their waste-free
starter kit.
the three of us get put in charge
of three of the sub-councils that
make up the school council.
Mine are the academic council,
the cultural council and the arts
council . . . we also run school
assemblies, they happen once
or twice a term. We’re in charge
of writing scripts for them and
making sure everything runs
smoothly.
What are you most proud of
that you’ve done as your time as
a head student?
EMBRACING CULTURE: Taylin competing at the 10th world
Chinese speech competition in Kunming, China.
Mostly recently there was
a celebration of 125 years of
women’s suffrage that was held
in town as the Isaac Theatre
Royal. One female student from
each school was selected to go
up on stage with Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern and ask her a
question. I was lucky enough
to be chosen by my principal
to do that. That was quite a big
thing for me because I do social
studies and stuff, so I’m quite
into politics and seeing how
people can change the world and
challenge different views and
things. So that was really cool to
see and be a part of.
What was your question to Ms
Ardern?
I’m quite passionate about the
environment and making sure
we protect for future generations.
My question was regarding that.
She had said not too long ago that
global warming was the nuclearfree
issue for our generation so
I was wanting to know what she
meant by that.
How did you feel asking
that question and meeting Ms
Ardern?
It was so amazing to meet
her, she was so down to earth
. . . it was really cool because
my friend Alyssa Thomas and I
study social studies, alongside
environmentalism, we’ve had to
do a social action. We decided
to make these waste-free starter
kits. So basically it’s this kit
with all these different sorts of
products, that we’ve sourced
from local companies and a few
other franchises, and they just
replace one use plastic products
. . . alongside that event with
Jacinda Ardern I managed
to email the people that were
running it and see if I could give
one [kit] to her. She’s done so
many cool things recently with
regards to making policies to
get rid of plastic bags and things
so we wanted to thank her and
almost encourage her and show
her, her local communities are
willing to help.
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skills to the test
How did Ms Ardern react to
being given one of your kits?
She was very, very happy. It’s
kind of all a blur, it was quite
exciting but yeah, she gave me a
hug and said “thank you so, so
much.” It was really cool. We had
written her a card as well so she
would have been able to read that
in her own time.
When did you join the Selwyn
Youth Council?
I only started this year. I
wish I had been in sooner but
unfortunately, I only learnt about
it this year through one of my
friends who was on it.
When did you start learning
Chinese?
I started learning Chinese in
year 9, so I’m in year 13 now. I’ve
been learning it for a total of five
years.
How many times have you
been to China?
I went once with a school trip
so that was back when I was
in year 11 . . . it was very eyeopening
because it was one of my
first big trips without my family.
And then I was fortunate to go
last year for the world speech
competition.
Can you tell me about your
scholarship to study in China?
Everyone who got to compete
at the world level [of the speech
competition] was given one.
There were 305 of us I think
from 185 different countries all
competing together.
What will you be studying?
So it entails us to continue
our Chinese studies. I will be
learning Chinese language and
literature. That will be improving
my reading, listening, writing
and speaking skills.
Would you like to live in
China on a long-term basis?
I have been thinking about
it. I’m not too sure. I think it
would be a cool opportunity but
I’m very family-orientated so
I don’t think I could leave my
family behind in New Zealand to
permanently live in China.
What do you like about
China?
BIG MOMENT: Taylin talking to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
I love the way that in China
everyone’s respectful of
everyone’s talents and they like
to see people succeed . . . just the
culture itself is just so different.
I like the idea of being open to
different cultures and places
around the world because I’m
not originally from New Zealand
so already I’ve got two cultures
under my belt.
Where are you originally
from?
I was born in Cape Town,
South Africa. I moved to
Auckland when I was five-yearsold
and we lived there for a year
before moving back to South
Africa for a year. So I’ve been in
Christchurch since 2007.
Where do you work for
your part-time job and how
often?
I work at Just Jeans in
DressSmart. I’ve got about six
or seven hours every Sunday
. . . sometimes I get work on
Saturdays or in the holidays I get
a few more hours.
How do you balance
everything going on?
Pretty much having a diary and
writing everything down. Having
an amazing mum that helps out,
letting me borrow the car and
getting me places. Lots of time
management actually.
What would be your ideal
job?
I think something where I can
use my Chinese to sort of help
out. I think recently with this
whole social studies thing, I’d
love to incorporate something to
do with helping the environment
in my job . . . and also working
with the Selwyn Youth Council, I
have a passion for governmental
stuff so I wouldn’t mind going
that route either.
EXPLORING: If approved, a Darfield wastewater reticulation
system could be as far away as 2031.
Little progress
on Darfield
wastewater system
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
LITTLE progress has been
made over determining
whether Darfield could get a
new wastewater reticulation
system in the future.
If the system was to be
approved, it could be as far
away as 2031 from being
installed.
Water services asset manager
Murray England said the
district council is exploring
a number of treatment and
reticulation options.
If a decision to construct a
reticulated wastewater system
was confirmed following
community consultation,
Darfield households could be
asked to pay $20,000 each.
An update in the latest
Malvern Community Board
report said the biggest cost
was not the treatment but the
reticulation.
Mr England said the
funding for this could be a
one off payment or other
funding models could be
used.
“In addition to the capital
payment, there would be an
ongoing annual charge to
cover the operation and asset
management of the scheme,”
he said.
Mr England said the next
step in the process was for
targeted public consultation.
But no date is set yet for the
consultation.
A community board report
said the district council is not
clear on what the demand for
the system is.
Mr England said the
project is outside of the
Long Term Plan 2018-2028
timeframe and is subject to
subsequent LTP consultation
and deliberations.
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Hellier named Highland games chief
STRENGTH: New Zealand’s highest achieving Highland games
heavy athlete, Pat Hellier (left), judging Jacko Gill in the farmers
walk at the Hororata Highland Games in 2016.
PHOTO: MURRAY IRWIN
NEW ZEALAND’S highest
achieving Highland games heavy
athlete has been named chieftain
for the Hororata Highland
Games in November.
Patrick Hellier has been
involved in the games since 1988
as an athlete in the heavy events,
tossing cabers and other feats
of strength and skills that the
Scottish devised.
During this time, he has won
the New Zealand championship
held at Waipu 18 times, which
lead to him representing
New Zealand in overseas
championships.
He has competed in games and
gatherings in Finland, the United
States, Australia, Malaysia,
Canada and Scotland.
Said Mr Hellier: “It is an
absolute honour to have been
invited to be chieftain of the
Hororata Highland Games. I first
competed at Hororata in 2011
and I still have the ‘rock’ trophy
I was presented as champion that
year.”
Along with his Highland
games accomplishments,
Mr Hellier has also competed
and coached at the top level in
athletics.
He has been named New
Zealand track and field
STRENGTH: The Hororata Highland Games on November 10
will include events such as the hammer throw and sheaf toss.
champion 13 times for shot put,
discus and hammer events.
He has been throws
coach for the New Zealand
Commonwealth Games youth
team and Cook Islands Olympic
team.
Mr Hellier is the head judge of
the Hororata Highland Games
Gough CAT heavy events.
He has worked as a police
officer for the past 14 years.
Last year, Selwyn MP Amy
Adams was the first female
chieftain.
The Hororata Highland
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Competition entries are open
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The games will be held on
November 10 at the Hororata
Domain.
•For more information, visit
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Cycle challenge for veterans’ charity
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
ROLLESTON RESIDENT Amy
Baynes will not let her injuries
define her.
The New Zealand Defence
Force chief petty medical officer
sustained a back and hip injury
in Afghanistan in 2004 while
out training on patrol when she
slipped down a hill.
“I am not defined by my injury
and use this mantra after competing
at the Invictus games in
2014 and 2016, and seeing people
far worse off than me. I live each
day to the full and am very, very
fit and active now,” she said.
Now she, along with Rolleston
resident Bruce Blackburn, will
take part in a first event of its
kind cycling the length of New
Zealand.
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injured soldiers and veterans
from New Zealand, Canada and
the United Kingdom cycle from
Bluff to Cape Reinga.
Over time her hip became
worst to the point where she
eventually needed a replacement
while juggling with two young
children.
The injury also caused
damage to the vertebrae in her
lower back.
From the fall she often has
flare ups and her lower disc when
it swells which begins to compress
her spinal cord.
Last year, Mrs Baynes decided
to take the lead as the liaison
officer and organiser of the event
on behalf of the NZDF.
She said she wanted to provide
an opportunity for other injured
veterans to participate in the event.
It hasn’t been an easy road
for Mr Blackburn either – who
is a former New Zealand Army
soldier and firefighter.
He was diagnosed with post
traumatic stress disorder after a
teenager died in a flat fire above a
restaurant in Oamaru, which he
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“The trigger for me was every
time I went pass the Subway
in Oamaru I would start binge
drinking and my sleep patterns
would change,” he said.
A third stroke caused him to
lose leg mobility.
“Cycling is not only close to
my heart but keeps away the
anxiety and the issues that tend
to sort of crop up on you,” he
said,
In 2015 Mr Blackburn received
a bronze medal in the Cycling
New Zealand Road Championships
in the para C3 category.
“That to me was a turning
point. I was starting to recover
from my strokes and from depression,”
he said.
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from New Zealand, Canada and
the United Kingdom cycle from
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The New Zealand team made
up of Mrs Baynes, Mr Blackburn
and three other injured soldiers
or veterans from Taupo, Tauranga
and Wellington will be raising
funds to support the Soldiers,
Sailors and Airmen’s Association
of New Zealand.
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activities such as hunting and
fishing trips.
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News
Motorists
asked to
take care
THE DISTRICT council is asking
drivers to take extra care with
Selwyn children heading back to
school this week.
More than 9500 children are
heading back to school.
Many of these young people
will be getting off and on school
buses, in and out of cars and
walking, biking and scooting to
and from school.
District council school road
safety co-ordinator Stephanie
Hautler said the public needs to
make sure its children are reminded
of road safety skills.
“Road safety starts at home but
children can be a bit rusty after a
few weeks off so keep a close eye
out for them,” she said.
“It’s the right time to refresh
your kids on the kerb drill, to
watch out for sneaky driveways
and to check they are wearing
their helmets and hi-viz.”
The kerb drill involves stopping
one step back from the kerb,
looking and listening for traffic
coming from all directions.
If there is traffic coming,
children should wait until it has
passed and then look and listen
for traffic again.
Growth puts pressure on advice bureau
• By Anan Zaki
A BOOMING population in
Rolleston is putting pressure on
a community service group.
The Citizen’s Advice Bureau
Christchurch area manager
Mollie Howarth wants more
volunteers and donations to cope
with demand.
The bureau is a voluntary
group providing free legal,
justice of the peace and social
services.
The demand for services at
the Hornby branch is being
fuelled by more people moving
to Wigram and Rolleston, Mrs
Howarth said.
She said the population
growth in the area started after
the September 2010 and February
2011 earthquakes.
“It’s perhaps because there’s
the perceived psychological
feeling of [the west] being the
safer side of town,” Mrs Howarth
said.
“A lot of people from Selwyn
are stopping off in Hornby,
working in Hornby, doing their
groceries, and I’m primarily
talking about Rolleston,” she
said.
The Selwyn District Council
estimated Rolleston’s population
to be at about 13,000 in 2016, an
increase from 9500 in 2013.
Out of 8811 clients contacted
by the branch in the 2017/18
financial year, 10 per cent are
from Selwyn.
Most of the demand is for justice
of the peace services, which
made up 2346 clients in 2017/18.
The clients are dealt with by
52 volunteers in the Hornby
branch.
But there are not enough volunteers
to open a new branch in
Selwyn, Mrs Howarth said.
It also needed more donations
to meet the increased population
growth.
Volunteers often have to get
clients to open up about their
issues, she said.
“For example we might get a
phone call from someone saying
‘I need a food parcel’,” Mrs
Howarth said.
“So our volunteers will ask
why. Some people might say
they’ve been drinking heavily
after breaking up with their girlfriend
and spent all their money
on alcohol.”
UNDER
STRAIN:
Citizens Advice
Bureau Hornby
volunteers
(from left),
Bruce Whelan,
Robert Clark,
Christchurch
area manager
Mollie Howarth
and volunteer
Helen Cropp.
The volunteers will then
arrange for a food parcel and
discuss counselling support.
“That is one aspect of what we
do,” Mrs Howarth said.
“We’ll be looking for more
volunteers in March next year, so
there will be opportunities.”
There are currently no advice
bureaus in the Selwyn District.
Mrs Howarth says with more
funding, that could be possible.
•To donate to the Citizen’s
Advice Bureau, phone 349
5236.
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Successful sea trials for tug
• By Matt Salmons
THE HISTORIC tug Lyttelton
could be carrying passengers
for the first time in three years
in December after successfully
undertaking recent sea trials.
Tug Lyttelton Preservation
Society stokers successfully
brought the 112-year-old tug’s
boiler up to the
right pressure
over four days.
Crew members
were given the
green light to
head out for
sea trials on
Mike Bruce
October 4.
Tug Lyttelton
Preservation
Society head stoker Mike Bruce
said he and the crew were “very
pleased” and it was a “very
emotional time for many.”
“We never expected this a
week ago, never expected it.”
Mr Bruce said the society’s
short-term task will be to address
any further issues raised
by the marine surveyor present.
The surveyor’s report would be
discussed at the society’s next
meeting.
The stoking of the engine went
“absolutely perfectly,” Mr Bruce
said. The optimum pressure of
80psi was reached by 10am.
All equipment on-board was
run and signed off by an attending
marine surveyor and a
marine architect as steam was
pushed through the engines to
warm them.
Mr Bruce said the engines
“ran like they had never been
down” after they were started
for the first time in three years
at 11am.
“It’s a very real credit to the
fantastic team of engineers who
have looked after them all this
time. Not to forget those men
who designed and built them all
those years ago,” he said.
When it was suggested the
crew could “slip the lines and
take her off the wharf,” Mr
Bruce said it was like “kittens
running to the cream bowl,”
with society members scrambling
in excitement.
“One of our members, who
joined three years ago and turns
up every week, had never seen
CHUGGING:
Tug Lyttelton
cruising
around the
harbour
on her first
outing in
three years.
the engines running. Never
sailed on-board while under
her own power. The guy was
ecstatic.”
He said the tug’s lap
around the harbour went “too
quick” and feedback from those
who had seen it said it was
“huge, better than we hoped
for.”
“We intend to build on
that momentum and keep
this historic vessel for future
generations.”
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Fire rages, homes at risk
Asian trip could
open up
opportunities
– Broughton
NEW OPPORTUNITIES could
emerge for Selwyn following
Mayor Sam Broughton’s trip to
China and Japan.
Mayor Broughton, deputy mayor
Malcolm Lyall, district councillor
Bob Mugford and Malvern Community
Board member Karen
Meares returned last week from a
20-day trip to China and Japan.
Sister cities visited were Shandan
County, China and Akitakita
and Yubetsu in Japan.
The trip was part of the Sister Cities
Programme, aiming to promote
cultural understanding, co-operation
and economic development.
Mayor Broughton says while in
the Gansu Province, the delegation
saw a number of industries
local Selwyn businesses could potentially
form relationships with.
“What we saw in Gansu Province
was an area that farmed
grain and lamb, as well as producing
wine,” Mayor Broughton said.
With the identification of
potential links, Mayor Broughton
will now be investigating how to
take advantage of the similarities,
and look for ways that local businesses
can develop relationships
with firms in Gansu.
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Keeping the kids entertained
CHILDREN MADE the most
of the last week of the school
holidays at the Busy Bumbles
holiday programme held
throughout the district.
From sneaking around in
super-sleuth mode and making
pipe-cleaner disguises for a
Mission Impossible-themed
day to celebrating pirates at a
Treasure Island day, it has been a
busy week.
The programme held a
IN NATURE:
Ashlee
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The Groynes.
(Right) –
James
McKinlay
and Rebecca
Nicholas
making
bracelets.
range of fun activities in
areas including Rolleston,
Lemonwood Grove, West
Rolleston and Lincoln.
There was also a fun trip
to The Groynes where the
children learnt about
orienteering.
The week was finished off
with a Back to School Party
and dance competition, and a
game of “pin the nose” on the
supervisor.
SELWYN TIMES
Kapa haka in the spotlight
A group od students from Lincoln High School (above) were
among the performers at Po Whakangahau, a mini festival
celebrating waiata, haka and Maori performance at Ellesmere
College. The event was originally started to motivate and
inspire students, and included kapa haka performances from
Southbridge School, Leeston Consolidated School, Lincoln
Primary School, Prebbleton School, Rolleston Christian School,
Lemonwood Grove School, West Rolleston Primary School
and Ellesmere College. At the end of the night, there was
a traditional hangi prepared by parents of the performers.
Proceeds from the hangi sales will go towards future
performances, korero and the Ellesmere Kapa Haka group.
Rolleston
students’
on school
camp
Rolleston College’s Te
Rito Harakeke class
embarked on its first solo
camp recently. The group
ventured to Wainui where
instructors led students
through a range of
activities, including high
ropes, double kayaks,
ultra-high frequency
radios, games and a
leisurely evening around
the campfire.
ADVENTURE: Alijah Prakash (left)
and Lauren Brocket go climbing.
(Below) – The students cool off.
Into the garden
West Melton School pupils Sarah
(left), Sophie, Sophia and Oliver got to
work at Strathearn Lawrey’s garden in
Kirwee. The group visited the garden
in a bid to get ideas for the school’s
new vegetable garden, which caretaker
John Blondell has created. The pupils
helped plant lettuces and protect them
from birds and rabbits.
PHOTO: EMMA SMITH
GIVING: Tai Tapu School pupil Theo Thomas, 10, collected
donations for Ronald McDonald House as part of the
Connecting Minds programme. He presented them
recently to Ronald McDonald House fundraising adviser
Jemma Balmer. The Connecting Minds programme aims
to develop Selwyn pupils’ talents and use creative, critical
and caring thinking to study concepts at a deeper level.
Theo wanted to help people, he said. “I started by talking to
Ronald McDonald House and I asked what they needed,”
he said. Theo gathered donations at his own school and at
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Darfield High School
Community News - Term 3, 2018
Page 1
ShowQuest 2018
Formals
Twice this term, the Darfield High School hall has been
transformed into different worlds. The Senior Formal was
held on Saturday night, 4 August. This year, the chosen
theme was Through the Looking Glass, while the Years 9
and 10 students brightened things up with their theme of
Time to get Tropical.
Both annual Formals are a highlight for many of the
students, and a fun night out. On both occasions, the
Committees involved did an outstanding job with the
decorations and transforming the hall.
At the Senior Formal, one of Darfield High School's very
own bands, The Merchants, got to play a few tunes during
the night.
Thank you to everyone involved with the planning, to
everyone who assisted with the preparations before and
on the day and congratulations to everyone who received
prizes.
Congratulations to the Darfield High School ShowQuest
team. Not only did they win the overall Canterbury Regional
event for 2018, and awards for Choreography, Design,
Theme, Drama and Performance in the Christchurch event,
but it has recently been announced that they are the winners
of the National Choreography title!
This year, with Stage Challenge being cancelled due to lack
of funding, we were disappointed that we weren’t going to be
able to participate in such a fun event, until the opportunity
of a new competition called ShowQuest came about.
Stage Challenge and ShowQuest are run very similarly, with
schools having 15 minutes to portray a theme and story
line through dancing, music and props. After two auditions,
groups were formed and practices then began. Then, just
seven short weeks later, the performance day was finally
here and all our hard work, stress and practice would be left
on the stage in just one performance.
This year, we decided to base our theme around the gun
violence and school shootings that go on in America. Our
performance followed how the government chooses to
ignore this serious issue even with all of the protests and
movements that have recently been happening, and asked
the audience "How Many More Times?" We were inspired
by the movements that students with similar ages to us have
created and how they have dealt with such a serious issue in
society right now.
We want to thank everyone who has been involved with
ShowQuest this year, from the dancers to the backstage
crew, to Miss Blakemore and Mrs Cutler: we couldn’t have
done any of this without you! Thank you for allowing us
to see our vision come to life and create such a powerful
performance giving this amazing theme the justice that it
deserves!
A big thanks to my fellow choreographers, Alex McGregor
and Caitlin Knowles, for working with me to create such
amazing dances, and to Aeryn McMillan for being an
amazing Student Leader to work alongside. To top off the
amazing experience of ShowQuest 2018, Darfield took
home the big 1st Place! We also won five other awards for
Choreography, Design, Theme, Drama and Performance.
Congratulations, Darfield; we are so proud of each and
everyone of you who were part of the ShowQuest team!
Can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Jemma Dalley
Caitlin Knowles, Jemma Dalley, Aeryn McMillan-Da Via (absent,
Alex McGregor) with the ShowQuest Award for 2018 National
Choreography Winner
Appreciating our Supporters
Each year, the Board and staff of Darfield High School
like to take time to recognise the contribution made by
supporters of our school. It is a convivial evening where we
join together, have a bite to eat and a drink, and pause to
acknowledge the variety of volunteer support they provide.
Across the school, help is provided by coaching sports
teams, helping at camps, assisting at assessment time,
catering at events, and providing work experience and
interview practice.
Term Dates
Term Four: Monday 15 October - Thursday 13 December
We are humbled by the many members of the community
who give freely of their valuable time to help us regularly
throughout the year.
Monday 22 October
Thursday 15 November
Friday 16 November
- Labour Day Public Holiday
- Staff Only Day
- Canterbury Anniversary Day
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Get2Go
Challenge
Darfield High School
Community News - Term 3, 2018
Skiing
Page 2
Canterbury
Interschool
One Day Event
On Wednesday 19 September, a group of eight Years 9
and 10 students took part in the annual Canterbury Region
Get2Go Challenge.
The day consisted of rotations of four different events:
orienteering, mountain biking, problem solving and
canoeing.
Overall, the Get2Go was such a great experience and I
highly recommend it to the Year 9 or 10 students. We tried
new things and pushed ourselves out of our comfort zone,
as well as had a great tonne of fun and made new friends.
Canterbury
Finals
On 3 July a team of four students: Marcel A’Court, Logan
Hindle, Cameron Agnew and Jeremy Bourhill represented
Darfield High School at the 2018 Canterbury Epro8
Challenge finals.
On the night they were presented the same array of
equipment and a special concert-themed challenge book.
They had two and a half hours to complete as many tasks
as possible and to earn as many points as possible. The
challenges this year included one related to crowd control,
another one themed around the stage, one in which we had
to build a rig to replace a missing drummer and, finally, a
sound and stereo themed challenge.
The competition was much tougher at this event than in
the heats and the challenges much more complex, to the
point of effectively creating an amplifier out of a roll of card,
a couple of electronic bits and bobs, and a battered old
Samsung stereo that even the instructor had trouble with.
Darfield High School was placed 3rd equal and the team
members really enjoyed the evening, hopeful for a return to
next year’s finals.
Darfield High School Skiing students have had a great
season this winter spending time up at Porters with some
students entering competitions with great results.
Darfield High School Years 7 and 8 Ski Team came second
in the Canterbury Championiships. The Team was made up
of Eddie Adams, Barnaby Maude, Jordan Yaxley, Lachlan
Galletly and Kiana Buechele.
For the first time in a number of years, Darfield High
School had six keen skiers competing at the Canterbury
Secondary Schools Ski and Snowboarding Championships.
The weather was good and the competition tough but the
students who represented Darfield High School can be
justifiably proud of their efforts.
In the Girls Ski event, Mari Henderson finished 12th place,
Viktoria Derik-Westaway 16th place and Emily Waters 18th
place—very pleasing. There was a total of 63 girls in this
event. The Boys Ski event was also very competitive with
Izak Derik-Westaway 12th place, Lachlan Woolley 53rd
place and Matthew Cooper 64th place. Some 92 skiers
managed to complete their two runs.
Mari Henderson, Viktoria and Izak Derik-Westaway (above)
were placed 2nd in their Mixed Team for the Giant Slalom,
in the recent South Island Secondary Schools Skiing
Championships.
Mari also placed 2nd in the Girls Slope Style and 8th in the
Girls Giant Slalom. Viktoria 10th place in the Girls Giant
Slalom and Izak 10th place in the Boys Giant Slalom.
Unfortunately the skierX was cancelled due to high winds.
Another recent event was the Porters Derby Day. Students
had a wonderful day, with excellent results, including First
Intermediate Mixed Team, First Intermediate Boys Team,
Fastest Intermediate Team Trophy, Fastest Boy: Barnaby
Maude and Second Fastest Boy: Cam Waters. The students
who took part were: Barnaby Maude, Eddie Adams, Camden
Waters, Charlie Blackburn, George Daly, Kiana Beuchele,
Daniel Pooler and Noah Whiteside.
Thirteen schools were represented with a total of 21 teams
at the Canterbury Interschool One Day Event, held at
McLeans Island on 12 August. DHS entered two teams
who looked superb as they presented themselves for the
presentation judging prior to the dressage. Darfield Blue,
consisted of Niamh Rayne, Sophie Jarvis, Katherine Hadler
and Charlotte Thomas, while Darfield Maroon was made up
of Jodie Rollings, Georgia Allison, Mikayla Jarvis and Caitlin
Rayne,
Darfield Blue were just pipped at the post with 101.9, coming
second to Christchurch Girls' High School on 101.2. Darfield
Maroon came a very respectable 11th overall on 117.4.
A superb result for both teams and another show of strength
by our sensational equestrians. A special mention to Caitlin
Rayne who finished on the lowest score for both of our
teams and has really advanced over the last year.
Koru Games
Lachlan Woolley, Matt Cooper, Emily Waters, Mari
Henderson, Izak Derik-Westaway, Viktoria Derik-Westaway,
Gavin Chalk (teacher)
Recently, about 80 Years 7 and 8 students attended the
fifth annual Koru Games. The Koru Games were set up
to provide South Island Years 7 and 8 students with the
opportunity to develop their sports skills through playing
team sports for their school.
Fifty-two different schools from all over the South Island
participated in the games this year. There were sports
ranging from Lawn Bowls to Boccia to Netball. We were
lucky enough to be able to participate in this year's games. It
was an awesome opportunity and we made the most of it.
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Darfield High School
Community News - Term 3, 2018
Page 3
International
Mid-Winter
Party
At the end of last term, the International Department
hosted this party for our international students, French
exchange students, Kiwi friends and host siblings. It was
great to have more than 70 students there, but we could
not quite eat all 60 pizzas! Thank you to everyone who
came along and supported the event.
Japanese
On 10 August, Darfield High School students Emily Cullen,
Niamh Guy (both pictured below) and Will Davidson, went to
Villa Maria College where Year 10 Japanese Afternoon was
being held. This is an event where Year 10 students from all
around Canterbury get together to enjoy Japanese culture.
There were five activities including Yukata (Japanese
summer dresses): we had the opportunity to try on these
dresses and some Japanese ladies came and helped us.
There was also origami: we made cranes, love hearts and
samurai helmets and calligraphy: we wrote our names and
some phrases. We also played Kendama a Japanese game.
We also had a conversation with Japanese students who
are from the sister school of Cashmere High School; we
talked about what we liked and asked them questions.
Year 10 Afternoon was really fun and I highly recommend it
to any students taking Year 10 Japanese.
DELF Exams
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Education to prove the French-language skills of non-French
candidates. The acronym DELF stands for Diplôme d'Etudes
en Langue Française (Diploma in French language studies).
DELF qualifications are recognised throughout the world as
reliable proof of proficiency in the French language.
Language certifications such as DELF are being increasingly
introduced in many education systems around the world,
as the importance of defining international standards in
language proficiency is now widely recognised, particularly
with a view to facilitating the mobility of students and
professionals.
There are six levels, which correspond, respectively, to the
six levels of the Council of Europe's Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). A1 is
the entry level, followed by A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2, which
corresponds to the fluency level of a native speaker. Holders
of the B1 (3rd level) can apply for jobs in France and are
exempt from language examinations when applying for
immigration or citizenship, while holders of the B2 (4th level)
are exempt from language entrance examinations in French
universities.
Every year, Darfield High School offers its students
the opportunity to prepare for and sit these exams. An
increasing number of schools are joining the movement
and the DELF examinations are becoming a major event for
students of French in the Christchurch region.
Four of our students took on the challenge to sit the DELF
this year and all four have been successful! Well done to
Alex Gerritsen, Penny Mitchell, and Kate Morris for gaining
the A2 level of qualification, and Elyse Kerr for gaining the
B1 level.
Kate Morris’s performance in the A2 qualification really
impressed the jury. She is the first student to score a 100%
result in these examinations since they were introduced in
Christchurch six years ago. Bravo, Kate!
Elyse Kerr’s result also made us very proud: she sat the B1
level and gained the best result over all the B1 students in
the Christchurch region. Félicitations, Elyse; fantastique!
National Finals
After winning the Regional competition for Tournament of
Minds, a team of six Years 7 and 8 students were invited
to compete in the national finals, at Victoria University
in Wellington. Our challenge was to create a trap for the
creature that we created at the regionals. We had to
demonstrate how we trapped it and how it worked. During
that time, we also had to do a spontaneous challenge which
means that we got put on the spot. We had to name one
word that is hard to spell, but we had to make a good phrase
to make it easier. We had managed to complete both of our
challenges whilst feeling very proud of ourselves.
Tree Planting
On 10 September, the Year 9s
were lucky enough to head down
to Joyce Reserve and help Te
Ara Kakariki with their biodiversity
restoration project. As part of the
restoration project, we planted
native plant species to help us
have more native vegetation. We
currently have 1% native plantings
in the Canterbury area and Te Ara
Kakariki plan to get it up to at least
10%.
We had multiple people come
down and help us with the three
different activities that we got to do
on this great day. We had Phillip,
Paul and Jules from the Coalgate/
Glentunnel Reserve Management
Committee come down and keep
an eye on things and supervise
us with the planting. We also had
Errol and Kelvin from Waterwatch
come down to teach us about
water testing and investigating the
invertebrates (insects and bugs)
in the Waikirikiri Selwyn River. A
really big thank you to CPW for the
funding for the plants, guards, site
preparation and maintenance.
It was a great opportunity for the
Year 9s to get out of the classroom
and help by getting stuck into
some gardening and tree planting.
A really big thank you to all I have
mentioned and a big thank you to
Te Ara Kakariki for inviting us to
help, and a big thank you to Lou for
her explanation of how to plant the
native trees and making sure they
stay healthy. It was a great day
and hopefully Darfield High School
gets to continue helping with this
biodiversity restoration project.
On Saturday 22 September, six
international students joined
Miss Hely (Darfield High School
International Director) and took
part in a Te Ara Kakariki volunteer
planting day.
It was lovely to have one of our
host families join in too and bring
their two international students as
well. For some of our students it
was the first time they had ever
planted something, while others
returned after taking part last year.
The plants were all carefully
selected natives. One planting
site was in Springfield and the
other two in Hororata, so everyone
enjoyed seeing more of the
Selwyn District.
The day finished with a delicious
dinner at the Hororata Hall.
We were all tired but proud to
have been part of a group that
planted nearly two thousand trees
across the three sites. Well done,
everyone!
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Community News - Term 3, 2018
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Interview Day
Interview Day: an annual event with many teachers
and community members working together to create an
educational, engaging experience that will allow us to better
prepare for the future. Interview day is a great example
of a village working to raise prepared, professional young
members of our community.
The special aspect of interview day comes in the form of
individuality; there is no point interviewing for a job you
have no interest in doing, so the hard work and dedication
of the Darfield High School Career Advisers to personalise
the jobs we interviewed for and who was our interviewer
did not go unnoticed. The wide range of jobs meant that a
large number of community members, business owners and
managers came to play the part of interviewers, bringing the
experience and adding to the authenticity of the day.
Whilst the day did not offer any real job opportunities, it
undoubtedly furthered our understanding and helped us
to identify our strengths/weaknesses so we can improve
for future job interviews. The Year 12s would like to thank
everyone involved with Interview Day.
Talent
Quest
On 24 September for the first time, Ellesmere and Darfield
had a combined Talent Quest final, with seven acts from
each school. The night was a great success and it was
awesome to have Darfield students come out to support
their peers and have pride in our school!
A big thank you to the judging panel consisting of Mr
Teasdale (DHS), Mr Henderson (Ellesmere College) and
Rachael Inch (Selwyn Creative Network).
Darfield came away with 2nd place, awarded to Teresa
Barnhill (below right) who performed a dance solo and 1st
place, awarded to Neo-politan (a dance trio pictured below)
consisting of Eddie Adams, Barnaby Maude and Liam
Morris.
Congratulations to all the competitors from the heats and the
finals. It is a privilege to be a part of a school with such great
talent and everyone did such a great job in representing our
school and making us proud.
Recycling
Initiative
The Cancer Society's new initiative to reduce the use of
plastic bags and move to recyclable paper for the Oncology
Department at Christchurch Hospital was met with great
enthusiasm by our Years 7 and 8 students as they took to
decorating the bags.
Having been approached at the end of Term Two, the
students have busied themselves producing some fantastic
results.
In a recent Newstalk ZB interview, Liz Chesterman, Chief
Executive, Cancer Society, said:
"We think it is a great project and are really delighted that
the school students and their teachers have embraced it so
well. It is such a great way to get students thinking about
others less fortunate than themselves, great for patients
undergoing cancer treatment to know people are thinking
about them and, of course, children’s art work always brings
great cheer; finally, it is a really cost effective and personal
way for the Cancer Society to maintain its regular supply
of clothing bags to the Oncology Department for patients'
clothing while they are having radiation treatment."
Pitching In
For Plunket
Two Christchurch Plunket clinics have been given a spring
clean thanks to the help from some of our Year 10 students
and the University of Canterbury (UC) Student Volunteer
Army (SVA).
This term, our students, alongside the UC SVA and other
Year 10s from local schools, visited the Burnside and
Burwood Plunket clinics. Over two mornings, the group
trimmed bushes, dug out weeds and unwanted trees,
painted fences, cleaned the playground equipment, and
tidied the grounds.
TERM FOUR
EVENTS
October
15 First Day of Term Four
Dental Van Year 8s (to 24 October)
16 Board of Trustees Meeting (6.30 pm)
PTSA Meeting (7.30 pm)
19 Year 13 AGR Day Out
Year 13 OED MTB
22 Labour Day Public Holiday
24 Year 12 PE MTB Assessments
25 Year 10 Cookie Market
26 Year 12 AGR Day Out
Year 13 OED MTB
29 Year 12 OED MTB
Years 7 and 8 Athletics Sports (PP Day 31 October)
30 House Meeting - Tabloids
November
1 Year 13 OED MTB
2 Tabloid Sports
7 First Day of NCEA Exams
Canterbury PS Summer Tournament
13 Board of Trustees Meeting (6.30 pm)
15 Staff Only Day
16 Canterbury Show Day
20 Dispatch Newsletter
PTSA Meeting (7.30 pm)
21 Year 10 Activity Days
23 International End of Year Function
24 Courtenay A & P Show Day
27 Canterbury SS Junior Tennis Championships
28 Canterbury PS Triathlon Championships
29 Years 7 and 8 Summer Quad (Mt Hutt College)
30 Last Day NCEA Exams
NZSS Athletics and Road Race Championships
December
3 Senior Prize Giving
4 Peer Support Leaders Training (to 5 December)
Dispatch Newsletter
5 Canterbury PS Athletics Championships
6 Transition Day for New Entrants
11 Year 10 Film Festival
Board of Trustees Meeting (6.30 pm)
12 Years 7 and 8 Prize Giving PRACTICE 9-10 am
Years 9 and 10 Prize Giving PRACTICE 10-11 am
13 Years 7 and 8 Prize Giving 9.30 am
Years 9 and 10 Prize Giving 1.30 pm
Dispatch Newsletter
Last Day of Term Four
14 Staff Only Day
The UCan Year 10 programme encourages local secondary
students to begin exploring leadership in their communities
through volunteering while being mentored by SVA
members. Along with getting out and making a difference
in the community, the Year 10 students also got to learn
more about the SVA, how it was founded, and the work it
continues to do in the community. The students also were
tasked with coming up with a project idea that they would
like to implement within their own school and community and
pitching it to a panel consisting of representatives from the
university and SVA.
Visit our website for all our latest news, events, school calendar,
and gallery of photos, bookmark http://darfield.school.nz/
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Backyard Critters
Is it a midge or mozzi?
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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
A NON-BITING midge that
is commonly mistaken for
a mosquito is the lake fly
(chironomus zealandicus).
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summer, the lake fly can swarm
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The jubilee will officially start
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the Springston Community Hall
and continue on Saturday with
the Springston country fete at
the school.
Neville Benny, who attended
the school in the 1940s, will open
the celebrations by cutting the
cake at the afternoon tea with his
grandson, Stirling.
Mr Benny is a member of the
125th jubilee committee. He
said he was looking forward
to celebrating and catching up
with old friends. “I was never
very keen on going to school like
most people, but looking back, it
was a great place to go to school.”
Mr Benny said things had
changed for the better since his
schooling days. “I think teachers
are more with the kids today.
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do something right, you got the
strap or got lines.”
The 150th celebration started
last term with pupils’ performing
The Accidental Time Machine.
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SELWYN TIMES
Report shows Selwyn set
for strong future
447,311
visits to Selwyn libraries
(physical, virtual and wifi)
2,458
building consents issued, in
average processing time of
9.24 days
7.6
million litres of water
supplied to Selwyn
households and businesses
27,247
tonnes of material processed
through Pines Resource
Recovery Park
77.1
kilometres of road resurfaced
Economic confidence, continuing growth and community development are key themes in the
Council’s latest Annual Report, just released.
The 2017/18 report notes that with a population estimated at over 60,000 Selwyn is now the
third-largest territorial authority in the South Island – and our economy is growing at double the
national average.
Mayor Sam Broughton says the Council is continuing to play a central role in providing the
essential services, infrastructure and facilities to support a growing community.
“We’re pleased to be contributing to Selwyn’s success,” he says. “Our results for the year outline
the investment we are making to support our communities and make sure we are well placed to
accommodate the growth that we expect will continue for some time.”
During 2017/18 the Council achieved 88% of its performance targets for the year – a 2% increase
on the previous year.
Building activity has remained strong with 2,458 building consents issued during the year,
reflecting the ongoing development of new residential subdivisions.
Major new community facilities this year included the opening of the Dunsandel and Tai Tapu
Community Centres, with West Melton opening shortly, while earthquake strengthening was
completed at Ladbrooks and Springston halls. Progress was made on the planned Rolleston town
centre with initial concept designs released.
Work continued to develop Foster Park as an important sport and recreation hub, including the
completion of a new playground and additional sports fields, and extending the footpath network.
Major roading projects included intersection upgrades at two busy Rolleston locations, Masefield
Drive/Rolleston Drive and Jones Road/Hoskyns Road. Both projects included installation of traffic
lights, footpaths and other infrastructure.
Across the district, this year the Council completed resealing on 77.1 kilometres of roads, repaired
5,273 potholes and maintained over 1,000 kilometres of unsealed roads.
A major upgrade to the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant included a new bio-reactor and
upgrades to the sludge solar drying hall and UV treatment system.
New community initiatives launched this year included the Show Me Selwyn bus tours and
Everything Selwyn website, both aimed at supporting newcomers to the district. The Council also
delivered an expanded Summer in Selwyn event programme, and helped celebrate our growing
diversity through events like CultureFest.
Overall the Council’s financial position remains sound. Expenditure for the year was $100.6
million compared with budget of $99 million. Revenue for the year was $146 million compared
with budget of $128.6 million. Population and housing growth resulted in higher than anticipated
revenue from both rates and development contributions, while increased vested assets reflected
the high level of subdivision activity.
Development contributions are retained for future infrastructure provision and cannot be used to
reduce rates, while vested assets are a non-cash item and are also not available to reduce rates.
Feedback sought on Parks and Reserves Bylaw
The Council is proposing changes to its current Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2009 and we want your feedback.
The proposed changes take into account the evolving behaviours and use of parks and reserves since
it was last reviewed in 2009. We’ve made minor changes to the layout and formatting of the bylaw, and
addressed new issues that have arisen since the last review.
The changes also reflect the growth of urban areas, increased number of tourists choosing camping as
preferred accommodation, changes to the district’s social fabric, habits, recreation trends and use of
technology such as drones.
It’s important to have your say, as open space forms an integral part of the district’s aesthetic, social,
ecological, cultural and economic life. We have more than 1200 hectares of parks and reserves in the
Selwyn district.
Public consultation on changes to the Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2009 closes on 20 November 2018 at
5pm. For more information visit www.yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz.
Back to school road safety
Over 9,500 Selwyn children are heading back to school this
week so it’s important that drivers take extra care when travelling
through our townships.
Many of these young people will be getting off and on school buses, in
and out of cars and walking, biking and scooting to and from school.
School Road Safety Coordinator Stephanie Hautler says we need to
make sure our children are reminded of road safety skills.
“Road safety starts at home but children can be a bit rusty after a
few weeks off so keep a close eye out for them,” she says.
“It’s the right time to refresh your kids on the kerb drill, to watch out
for sneaky driveways and to check they are wearing their helmets
and hi viz”.
If your children walk or bike to school independently take them on
practice bike rides or walks to school while the roads are quiet.
“Find a safe route that minimises the amount of road crossing they
have to do, the shortest route may not always be the safest,” Ms
Hautler says.
The kerb drill:
1. Stop one step back from the kerb.
2. Look and listen for traffic coming from all directions.
3. If there is traffic coming, wait until it has passed and then look
and listen for traffic again.
4. If there is no traffic coming, walk quickly straight across the road.
5. While crossing, look and listen for traffic, wherever it may come from.
Plenty of opportunities from
Sister Cities expedition
Mayor Sam Broughton has identified a number of parallels between
Selwyn and our sister cities, during his recent trip to China and Japan.
Mayor Broughton, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall and Councillor Bob
Mugford and Malvern Community Board member Karen Meares
took part in the 20-day trip to China and Japan.
The trip was part of the Sister Cities Programme, aiming to promote
cultural understanding, co-operation and economic development.
Mayor Broughton says while in the Gansu Province, the delegation
saw a number of industries local Selwyn businesses could
potentially form relationships with.
“What we saw in Gansu Province was an area that farmed grain and
lamb, as well as producing wine.
“It was fascinating to see so many parallels between some of our
key export earners and what one of our sister cities produces,”
Mayor Broughton says.
With the identification of potential links Mayor Broughton will now
be investigating how to take advantage of the similarities, and look
for ways that local businesses can develop relationships with firms
in Gansu.
Mayor Broughton and the rest of the delegation were amazed at the
hospitality offered to them during their trip to China and Japan, and
will be looking to reciprocate when hosting trips in the future.
Council services on Labour Day
Council offices, Libraries and Service Centres, Rolleston Community
Centre and Lincoln Event Centre will be closed on Labour Day,
Monday 22 October. Rubbish and recycling collection will occur
as normal. Selwyn Aquatic Centre is open from 8am–8pm. Pines
Resource Recovery Park is open from 10am–4pm.
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
CC161018
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Notices
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
are at www.selwyn.govt.nz/
selwyncommunityfund
ALCOHOL NOTICES
Southbridge Rugby Football
Club Incorporated has applied
to renew its club licence.
Objections are open until 26
October. For more information
head to www.selwyn.govt.nz/
alcoholnotices
MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE
Wednesday 17 October
Rakaia Huts 9.30–10am
Southbridge School
10.45am–12pm
Abbeyfield, Leeston
2.30–3.00pm
Thursday 18 October
Annabel’s West Melton
1.00–1.30pm
Lincoln University Early
Childhood Centre 2.00–2.30pm
Prebbleton Township/Tavern
3.30–5.30pm
Tuesday 23 October
Glenroy Hall 11.40–12.10pm
Windwhistle School 1–1.30pm
Glentunnel School 1.55–2.55pm
Glentunnel Hall 3–3.30 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Selwyn District Council Sister
Cities Committee
Tuesday 13 November 2018 at
6pm, Rolleston.
Selwyn District has Sister
Cities cultural and friendship
relationships and exchange
visits with our Sister Cities
in Japan; China; Coventry in
Rhode Island, USA; and Toraja,
Indonesia;
Anyone welcome to attend.
RSVP to Bernadette Ryan 3472
830 or bernadette.ryan@selwyn.
govt.nz for catering purposes.
Selwyn
Events
WWW.SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS
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.
Road Safety Subcommittee
Wed 17 Oct 10am
Malvern Community Board
Tue 23 Oct 4.30pm
Kirwee Hall
Selwyn Waihora Zone
Committee
Tue 6 Nov 1pm
Lincoln Event Centre
Property Committee
Wed 7 Nov 9am
Audit and Risk Subcommittee
Wed 7 Nov 10.15am
Council meeting
Wed 7 Nov 1pm
ON THE
ROADS
LOCAL COMMITTEES &
ASSOCIATIONS
Coalgate Township Committee
Tue 23 Oct 7.30pm
Coalgate Fire Station
Coalgate/Glentunnel Reserve
Management Committee
Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm
Coalgate Fire Station
Darfield Recreation
and Community Centre
Management Committee
Mon 5 Nov 7.30pm
Darfield Rec and
Community Centre
Darfield Township Committee
Thur 18 Oct 7.30pm
Darfield Library/Service Centre
Doyleston Community
Committee
Wed 7 Nov 7.30pm
Osborne Park Hall
Glenroy Community Hall
Committee
Tue 16 Oct 7.30pm
Glenroy Community Hall
Glentunnel Township
Committee
Mon 29 Oct 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
Ladbrooks Community Hall
Committee
Fri 26 Oct 7.30pm
Ladbrooks Hall
(note change of date)
On the roads this week
Leeston Community Committee
Mon 5 Nov 7.30pm
Leeston Library
Community Room
Leeston Park Committee
Mon 29 Oct 8pm
Leeston Park Pavilion
Rolleston Community Centre
Management Committee
Thur 25 Oct 7pm
Rolleston Community Centre
Rolleston Residents Association
Mon 28 Oct 7pm
Rolleston Community Centre
Sheffield/Waddington
Community Committee
Thur 18 Oct 7.30pm
Sheffield Hall
Springston Hall Committee
Fri 9 Nov 7.30pm
Springston Hall
(additional meeting)
Springston Reserve Committee
Wed 17 Oct 7.30pm
Errol Tweedy Pavilion,
Springston Reserve
Tawera Memorial Hall
Committee
Wed 7 Nov 7.30pm
Tawera Hall
Waihora Park Reserve
Committee – AGM
Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm
Waihora Bowling Club
Pre-seal repair work will be undertaken on Lincoln Tai Tapu Road, Ellesmere Road,
Leadleys Road and Blakes Road.
Reconstruction will continue on Waimakariri Gorge Road between Waddington
Road and Minchins Road.
Resealing will be completed along The Lake Road and Hudsons Road.
Curve Road, Cossars Road, Lincoln Tai Tapu Road and Ellesmere Road will have
patch sealing take place.
Maintenance grading is to take place in the Hororata, Dunsandel and Motukarara areas.
The shoulder on West Belt, Lincoln is being formed and sealed.
MONDAY
22
OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY
31
OCTOBER
SATURDAY
3
NOVEMBER
Homebush Stables and
Gardens
2142 Homebush Road, 10am–4pm
This historic place will be open to
the public free of charge to celebrate
25 years of operating and restoring
the stables complex and gardens.
Buildings, musuem, gardens and
cafe all open. Bring a picnic or enjoy
country feasts and delicious food in
the Swingletree Cafe.There will be
plenty to see and do including a teddy
bears picnic and children’s games.
Signposted from Darfield.
Halloween Disco
Lincoln Event Centre, 4.30–6pm
Lincoln Event Centre’s Halloween
Disco is back for 2018! Come dressed
to dance in your favourite Halloween
costume for an afternoon full of fun
and activities. For pre-schoolers and
children aged up to eight years. Just
$3 per child or $5 per family, tickets
available from the Lincoln Event Centre
reception or door sales on the day.
Rolleston Fireworks
Foster Park, 5pm
The iconic event is back again, brought
to you by an incredible group of local
volunteers. As well as a wonderful
fireworks display, there will be plenty
of delicious food options, fairground
rides and entertainment including on
stage performances. Access by way of
donation, $5 per adult and $2 per child
(5 to 12 years). Postponement date of
Sunday 4 November.
What do YOUth think? survey
The Selwyn Youth Council wants to hear what young people think about living,
learning, working and playing in Selwyn.
Each year Selwyn District Council conducts a residents’ survey to better
understand the needs of the Selwyn community.
Starting this year, the Youth Council have decided to conduct their own annual youth survey to help
focus their efforts to better support the district’s youth.
The survey is open until Wednesday 31 October for any young person living in Selwyn between the
ages of 13–24.
Complete the survey by Wednesday 24 October and you’ll be in the draw for an early bird $50 Prezzy Card
prize. Go to the Selwyn Youth Council’s Facebook page for more information and a link to the survey.
SATURDAY
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NOVEMBER
The Courtenay A&P Show
Kirwee Showgrounds, from 8am
Featuring fun and friendly competition,
a great day out where town and
country meet. The Courtenay A&P
Show is a held on the Saturday after
Show Weekend. For more information
head to www.courtenayshow.org.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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FREE
SAUSAGE
SIZZLE
This summer | Tuesdays 5.30–7pm
This summer Selwyn District Council will be visiting 19 different
locations around Selwyn and four of those locations are up for grabs.
Meet your Street is a fun, informal event with a free sausage sizzle. It’s a chance to meet new people in your neighbourhood while
enjoying some music and games for the kids. Check out our Facebook page ‘Meet Your Street Selwyn’ for event information,
photos and wet weather postponement details or visit selwyn.govt.nz/meetyourstreet.
Date
November 2018
Tuesday 6
Tuesday 13
Tuesday 20
Tuesday 27
December 2018
Tuesday 4
Tuesday 11
Tuesday 18
January 2019
Tuesday 8
Tuesday 15
Tuesday 22
Tuesday 29
February 2019
Tuesday 5
Tuesday 12
Tuesday 19
Tuesday 26
March 2019
Tuesday 5
Tuesday 12
Tuesday 19
Tuesday 26
Location
Austen Place, Rolleston
Walter Place, Kirwee
Perthshire Crescent Reserve, Lincoln
Westview Crescent, West Melton
Matisse Close, Rolleston
Corner of Tramway and Leeston Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel
Mahy Place, Rolleston
Woodville Street, Leeston
Juliet Place and Caesar Close, Little Rolleston Hamlet, Rolleston
William Street, Prebbleton
Everett Street, Coalgate Reserve, Coalgate Township Edition
Walkway between Foxford Close and Kilkenny Close, Lincoln
Goulds Green, Rolleston
William Hyde Place, Darfield
Corner of Sarsfield and O’Connells Street, Southbridge
Central Ward competition winner
Malvern Ward competition winner
Springs Ward competition winner
Ellesmere Ward competition winner
Your chance to host
Here in Selwyn we also encourage neighbourhoods
to organise their own local street gathering.
If you are interested in hosting
your own Council offers a
subsidy of up to $75 per street
gathering (conditions apply).
Visit selwyn.govt.nz/
meetyourstreet.
Your chance to win!
This year we want you to tell us where
you think the final four Meet your Street
locations should be held for 2019. We
have set aside the four dates in March to
be decided by a lucky draw, one in each
Selwyn ward.
Applications are open now and close Friday
30 November 2018. The lucky winning
streets will be announced
early December.
Visit selwyn.govt.nz/
meetyourstreet to nominate
your street.
$75
FUNDING
AVAILABLE
YOUR
CHANCE TO
WIN
(03) 347 2800
meetyourstreetselwyn
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SPORTS
Weedons’ batting
collapse leads to
loss against Sefton
STEAMING IN: Weedons’ Fraser Austin in motion during his
run in to the bowling crease.
YEAH NICE: Wicket-keeper Todd Inness (below) collects a
dot ball from Jono Green.
A TOP order collapse was too
much for Weedons to overcome
as they tried to chase down 193
against Sefton on Saturday in
the Canterbury country premier
one-day competition.
The second round match was
the only one to take place in the
competition at the weekend, with
pitch covers being blown off at
Southbridge, and wet ground
ruling out play at Southbrook
and Cheviot.
With Weedons Domain
temporarily unavailable while a
new pavilion is being built, their
fixture against Sefton was shifted
to the Mandeville Sports Centre
in Ohoka.
Sefton batted first to rattle up
192/7 in their allotted 45 overs.
Fraser Austin and Josh Watson
were the best of the Weedons
bowlers, with both taking two
wickets. Lachie Stove, Brad
Knightingale and Sandeep Singh
also took wickets.
Sefton’s Callum Simpson, who
recently returned home from
a cricket trip to Sydney with
CHASE: Brad Knightingale
keeps his eyes on the ball
while fielding.
Christchurch Boys’ High School,
showed real maturity to top score
with an unbeaten 47 off 85 balls.
Weedon’s chase for victory hit
an early road block when former
CBHS pupil Matt Rowe reduced
Weedons to 9/3 on his way to
claiming a five-wicket bag.
Sam Wilson was the best of the
Weedons batsman with a knock
of 37 from 81 balls.
Wilson’s partnerships with
Todd Inness and Shannon
Dunnett gave Weedon’s some
brief hope of a recovery when
they were 58/4.
However, with only four
players reaching double figures,
the fight back was unable to
build momentum.
It was Simpson who owned
the day, bowling with skill and
control to grab three wickets to
go with his knock of 47. Sefton
then cruised to a comfortable 64-
run victory.
Scoreboard
Sefton 192/7 (C Simpson
47no, K Campbell 29, B
Fleming 19; F Austin 2/32)
beat Weedons 128 (S Wilson
37; M Rowe 5/10, C Simpson
3/28)
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HISTORY: Former Halswell Quarry Park ranger John Moore with his collection of photographs.
Halswell history to go on display
• By Anan Zaki
HALSWELL’S HISTORY dating
back to 1850 will be showcased
this weekend.
More than 1000 photos of the
area were compiled together by
former Halswell Quarry Park
ranger, John Moore.
A retired farmer, Mr Moore
has lived in the Halswell area
since 1978.
Mr Moore helped transform
the Halswell Quarry into the
park that it is today throughout
the 1990s and early 2000s.
The majority of his collection
was passed down from late
photographer Lyal Browne and
late historian Doug Ridder.
Mr Ridder lived in Halswell for
81 years, until he passed away in
2002, aged 85.
“I got to know Doug very well
and he had a wonderful collection
of history of the Halswell Quarry,
and the early settlers of Halswell,”
Mr Moore said.
“When he retired and went
up to Napier to live, he gave me
all his boxes of photographs and
handwritten notes that he had,”
he said.
A lot of the history work
focused on the Halswell Quarry,
which opened in the 1860s and
closed in 1990.
Mr Ridder’s research showed
that much of the broken metal
OLD
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of Quarry
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surrounding
area in 1937.
in the quarry’s early years was
used to form roads replacing
tracks that were prone to winter
flooding.
One of the tracks, that ran
from the south to the then new
city of Christchurch, was named
Lincoln Rd, now known as
Halswell Rd.
The photographs will be
displayed at the Halswell Quarry
Information Centre on Saturday
and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
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Motoring
• By Ross Kiddie
AS AN AVID motorsport follower,
I like it when Kiwis show the world
how quick we are behind the wheel
of competition cars.
We have many racers who are
making a name for themselves on
the world stage, one of my idols
is World Rally Championship
driver Hayden Paddon. Paddon is
one of those genuinely nice guys
and, of course, is super quick in
a rally car. He drives for Hyundai
Motorsport, and is a great
ambassador for the brand, and
New Zealand in total.
Hyundai’s WRC contender is
loosely based around its small car
– the i20 and Paddon certainly
knows how to make it fly. I
simply can’t wait until the next
round of the WRC, and will I be
following with interest Paddon’s
future in the sport.
Given the success Hyundai
have experienced in the WRC,
it’s no surprise there is a road
car spin-off. However, instead
of it being i20-based the hot
hatchback is based on the i30
and is labelled i30N, the N
representing the development
work done at the legendary
Nurburbring race circuit in
Germany and Hyundai’s research
and development facility at
Namyang in South Korea.
The i30N competes squarely
with the likes of Renault’s Clio
RS, Ford’s Focus RS and Subaru’s
WRX. However, it must be
mentioned that some of the
competition have four-wheeldrive,
the i30N is a front-wheeldrive
model only.
That aside, the i30 is a
genuine performance car, it has
a turbocharged 2-litre engine
which drives through a sixspeed
manual transmission and
electronically-controlled limited
slip differential. The driveline
is packaged for entertainment,
there is 202kW available at the
top end with the turbocharged
boost promoting a 353kW torque
figure available all of the way
from 1500rpm to 4700rpm, with
another 25Nm on overboost, if all
the ducks are lined up in a row.
Hyundai claims a 6.1sec
standstill to 100km/h acceleration
time, along with a 250km/h top
speed. I’m sure these figures are
accessible, the engine is a real
honey in terms of flexibility,
it sings freely to the redline,
yet has a gentle flow of power
right through the rev band,
there’s never a point of lag nor
reluctance to deliver. Yet, you can
also drive the i30N leisurely at
city speeds without drama, it will
pull from low revs, and if you do
get caught in an inappropriate
gear there is enough torque on
offer to pull freely out of that
situation.
However, the i30N is at its best
on a high country burst. Sadly,
there are too few manual gearbox
cars in today’s market, so it is very
refreshing to have a drive with
a stick-shift. I took the test car
on a loop through the fabulous
Malvern Hills.
It is a delight in tight,
challenging corners, there is a lot
of electronic trickery through the
driveline, which means power
to the wheels is given the best
chance of grip.
There is little push through
the steering, understeer is
moderated and grip through
all corners is massive. That is
supplied in the first instance
by what I regard as the world’s
best rubber – Pirelli PZero tyres
(235/35 x 19in) – directional
accuracy is stunning and steering
feel is delightful.
Hyundai have developed
what they label N-mode. In that
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HYUNDAI I30N: Turbocharged hot hatchback.
• Price – Hyundai i30N,
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• Dimensions – Length,
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• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
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• Performance –
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• Fuel usage – 8l/100km
Fire rages, homes at risk
setting the i30N feels constantly
eager, the engine lets the driver
know there is nothing normal
under the bonnet. There is a
very audible exhaust sound and
a deliberate bark on both up and
downshifts. It is a manufactured
sound but it is truly delightful
and is true to the spirit of the hot
hatchback.
At $54,990, the i30N is a bangfor-buck
bargain, there is a lot of
car for the money and its clever
design techniques mean you
can drive it any way you like at
any given point. It is responsive
but also practical, the i30 in
traditional form is a car which
has a reputation for quality family
transport.
This evaluation focuses mostly
on the performance aspects of the
i30N. I make no apology for that,
it is a car which thrills with its feel
and speed. The exhaust sound
makes you feel like you are in the
middle of that WRC special stage,
it is infectious but it is part of a
package that will satisfy the driver
(and occupants) in all driving
situations.
It is most certainly the car for
me if finances allowed. Sadly,
they don’t, but I will still have
my Hyundai fix for a while to
come as I’ll not only be following
Paddon’s career, no matter what
direction that might take, but also
Hyundai’s future in the WRC.
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Keeping busy farmers
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At
Keeping vehicles well maintained and
in good running order is essential for the
“We have a team of three full-time
qualified mechanics, and we service and
busy farmer. As Simon Wilson, owner of replace cam belts, brakes, brake pads,
Rolleston Diesel & Petrols points out, farm
environments can be dirty and dusty, and
farm vehicles get used a lot and often don’t
get serviced regularly.
“The best thing farmers can do is bring
their vehicles in to us so we can check the
brakes, clutch plates, wheel bearings and
greasing points,” he says.
For diesel vehicles, they will also run an
brake rotors, batteries, and we supply and
fit Maxxis tyres. We offer everything from
general servicing up to full mechanical
repairs and part replacement,” Simon says.
“We also offer COF pre-checks, and can
arrange for COFs to be issued.”
Rolleston Diesel & Petrols is located
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hours are Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm for
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Get out in the garden this
Labour
Weekend
Labour weekend is near and it is a great time to get
out into the garden! Here are our top garden tasks...
SELWYN TIMES
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Saturday 20th October: 8am – 5pm
Sunday 21st October: 9am – 4pm
Monday 22nd October: 9am – 4pm
Sow some seeds
Watching seeds grow and flourish is
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our Seed Raising mix to start them off
in seed trays and then plant outdoors
once they are a good size seedling.
Remember to use the right seeds for
the season, now you can grow carrots,
lettuce, peas, courgettes, spinach,
spring onions, beans, tomatoes, alyssum,
daisy’s, lemons, marigolds etc.
When planting out the seedlings, use our seed raising mix
as a back fill, it contains a mini slow release fertiliser and Hydraflo
which is a water management product. It will then continue to look after your
seedlings as they grow, bloom and fruit in your garden.
Safety in the garden
Spring brings the risk of catching Legionnaires Disease if you don’t handle potting
mixes and compost correctly. The bacteria that cause Legionnaires Disease are present
naturally in the environment and there is no method available to eliminate the
bacteria. So, we must work with protecting ourselves from the harmful effects of these
bacteria, in much the same way as we protect ourselves from the damage caused to
us by exposure to the sun. Below are some precautions you can take to reduce the risk
of contracting Legionnaires.
• Open bags with a sharp knife – away from the face - in open spaces, not in enclosed
areas like sheds or greenhouses
• Remember to use gloves and masks when handling the mix
• Dampen any dry mix – being care not to inhale dry, dusty mix
• Store bags out of direct sunlight
• Always wash your hands after gardening, and before eating or drinking
If you develop any flu-like symptoms after
working in the garden head to your doctor
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you have been gardening and need to get
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If you have any queries about Legionnaires,
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TLC for your lawns
It’s time to fertilise your
lawns now, giving them a
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Home-grown strawberries
Fancy some juicy home-grown strawberries? Garden beds, raised planters, pots,
hanging baskets are all great places for these wee gems to grow. If you don’t have an
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shop and grab a pot or hanging basket. Steps to sweet strawberries
• Quality growing mix. Patio Plus is excellent for strawberries as it contains all the
nutrients they will need to produce a bumper crop.
• Strawberry fertiliser for plants in garden beds, or Topdressing fertiliser for those in
pots, baskets or containers. You won’t need this straight away, but they will need
more food through the season as they produce the berries.
• Make sure you give the plants space to thrive. Dig a hole about 10cm deep to ensure
the roots become well established and they
can spread out to get the essential nutrients
and water. Pat the soil firmly around the
plant once in place. Put peastraw or mulch
around the plants.
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WOULD YOU dare to buy
a friend or relative a piece of
garden art this Christmas?
The idea that you can make art
yourself for next to nothing is
not wishful thinking.
So if you find yourself at a
sculpture exhibition, or a garden
festival, and you see a toilet roll
holder bolted to what appears
to be a concrete drainage pipe
lovingly smeared in purple paint,
don’t imagine you could do the
same yourself. Just buy it and get
it home to rescue that desperately
dull stretch of griselinia.
But before parting with your
cash bear in mind: where you are
going to put it; what it will look
like when it is in place; and if you
know when to say ‘‘stop’’. Art,
they tell you, is very personal.
Not so in the garden, where
everyone invited around must
suffer or marvel at your personal
taste on show.
It pays to buy not what your
gut instinct says you love but
what will gel best with the geraniums.
Inside the house, most artworks
would look acceptable displayed
against a white wall but
in the garden you could say you
already have the art installed:
plants are like a painted canvas.
So the art you bring home is really
more of a final brushstroke.
Big lawns thus require fat
installations at the end; intimate
corners suit tiny trinkets and
treasures.
Therefore you have to first
identify which particular spaces
need what — the garden’s overall
style and feel is as important as
the size and aspect of the spaces
inside.
Resist buying the art while
trusting you will find somewhere
to put it.
FEATURE:
Busy
pieces of
sculpture
look best
in simple
settings.
Plywood cutouts in various
settings will work well in particular
areas. A dark corner may
best be furnished with something
bright and shiny, while
another vista might be enhanced
with a see-through work that
comes to life in silhouette.
If your haven is bold, funky
and chunky you can’t insult it by
asking a flowery teapot to stay.
Busy pieces of sculpture look
best in simple settings but minimalist
pieces are strong enough
to cope with a little more froth
and flowers surfing around their
shores.
Your garden is a cake and
pieces of art like the birthday
candles — space them out, make
sure they match the icing, and
for goodness sake don’t put on
too many.
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Gardening
Plenty to keep you busy in the warmer
TEMPERATURES are trending
upwards and gardens are starting
to flourish.
There is plenty to keep gardeners
busy while they enjoy the longer,
warmer hours in the garden.
Vege garden
Soil is key when it comes to
growing healthy veggie crops so
build good organic soil structure
by adding plenty of fresh compost
to existing soil and mixing well.
Plant out summer vegetables
like beans, beetroot, carrots, celery,
courgettes, cucumbers, corn,
leeks, lettuce, melons, onions,
radish, pumpkin and tomato.
Stagger plantings so you have a
constant supply over the season.
Apply side dressings of vegetable
fertiliser once plants are established
– this will help the development
of healthy, nutritious
vegetables. Water young plants
deeply when required to encourage
a strong root system.
Don’t be put off if you have a
lack of space; you can successfully
grow vegetables in raised beds or
in pots and containers.
Flowering annuals
Make room for your summer
flowering annuals by removing
any winter ones. Again, add
plenty of rich, fresh compost and
PLANTING TIME: Indoors or outdoors its time to get flowers in the dirt.
turn the soil over well. Summer
annuals can include alyssum,
asters, cornflowers, californian
poppy, cosmos, livingstone daisy,
lobelia, marigolds, nemesia, petunias,
portulaca, phlox, salvias,
sweet peas and zinnias.
Fruit trees
Apply fruit tree fertiliser and as
the soil warms up, mulch around
trees to help keep weeds away
and aid water retention. Grape
vines and kiwifruit vines will be
growing vigorously and may need
some trimming to keep under
control.
Strawberries
Towards the end of the month,
early varieties of strawberries
start to ripen, much to the delight
of birds, so make sure you cover
plants with a net. Fungal grey
mould or botrytis can affect
strawberries so keep checking
plants, removing any infected
leaves quickly. Adding pea straw
or hay around plants also helps,
and keeps the ripening berries
clean and healthy.
Herbs
Remove last season’s herbs and
plant out new season varieties,
including basil. Plant more than
one of your favourite herbs so you
have plenty on hand. Snip herbs
regularly (even when you’re not
using them) to encourage fresh
growth.
Lawns
Time to tackle any lawn repairs
now that the soil is warming up.
Where you have bare patches in
the lawn, add new topsoil before
broadcasting lawn seed and
lightly water to activate germination.
Apply lawn fertiliser to existing
lawns if you haven’t already
and mow regularly to encourage
growth.
Ornamental shrubs
Because winter shrubs like
azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons
are coming to the end
of their flowering, they’ll need
minor pruning before they break
into spring growth. Apply acid
fertiliser in late October along
with some mulch.
Container gardening
Flowers in pots, containers
and hanging baskets add colour
throughout the summer months
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and balconies. Herbs and
some vegetables (there dwarf
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Remove any existing plants
and old potting mix and thoroughly
rinse and clean the container
(don’t forget the outside).
Being in a confined space means
potted plants deplete the soil
more quickly of nutrients, so
always use fresh, good quality
mix each season.
Roses
Apply side dressings of rose
fertiliser and mulch well around
rose plants. Regularly ‘dead head’
finished blooms to encourage
continuous flowering, making
sure you clean your secateurs or
clippers beforehand.
Have fun in the garden.
LEVEL:
The layout
of your
pavers
doesn’t
have to be
uniform
to create
an affect
as well
as being
practical.
TASTE: Remove last season’s herbs and plant out new
season varieties, including basil. Plant more than one of
your favourite herbs so you have plenty on hand.
Build a path using pavers
PAVING PART of your garden
will create an extra “room” for
your barbecue, a couple of sun
loungers, or a table and chairs.
Or, you could make a track
through your garden or lawn.
Work out where you want the
paving stones. An area with a
bit of slope is good for drainage,
but make sure it does not slope
towards the house.
Measure the area, in square
metres, so you can calculate how
many pavers you will need.
Allow five per cent more for
those you will have to cut to fit
odd spots.
Dig the area and level it. Don’t
recess it too much as the paving
stones should be above the
ground to stop water pooling.
About 10 or 12cm is the right
depth for foot traffic.
Build a thick base of gravel or
stone chip by putting one thin
layer over another compacting
each time (hire a plate compactor
from a hire company).
Put in edging restraints (buy
concrete edging from hardware
stores) to hold up a free edge of
stones.
Put down about 3cm of sand
on the top of your base layer of
gravel.
Lay the paving stones in the
sand and use the compactor to
settle them.
Measure and mark the stones to
be cut and use a diamond saw or
paver splitter (available from hire
companies).
Wear earmuffs and safety
glasses. Sweep sand over the
paved area to fill in gaps.
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Concept Art – Business &
Careers 1 hour
Saturday, 1-2pm
Learn about career paths
and business opportunities
for concept artists, game and
character developers, as well
as learn the finer techniques to
improve your art. Recommended
for adults and young people aged
16 years and over. Cost is $15.
Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston
Drive
Introduction to 3D Modelling
for Games
Saturday, 1-3pm
This 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 who have a little
experience but want to learn
more. Recommended for adults
and young people aged 16 years
and over. Free.
Lincoln Library & Service
Centre, 22 Gerald St
Adult Fashion Illustration
Saturday November 3, 10am-
2pm
Dreaming of becoming a
fashion designer, merchandiser,
or stylist? Learn the elements
of a basic fashion design sketch
and start to develop your own
Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
croquis. Two beginner workshops
will be held by fashion designer
Trudi Fraser at Rolleston and
Darfield. These workshops are
suitable for ages 18 and over.
Cost is $15 per person, bookings
essential.
Darfield Library & Service
Centre, 1 South Tce
Adult Book Club
Wednesday 9.30-10.30am
Leeston, and 6.30-8pm, Rolleston
Library
Book discussion groups
are a fun and popular way to
expand your reading subjects,
meet people in your area and
share your thoughts and ideas
about reading. The sessions are
organised to be a discussion over
a cup of tea and a biscuit, rather
than strict literary criticism.
You will read across a variety of
genres and this helps extend the
reading experience to include
things you may not necessarily
have chosen before.
Leeston Library and Service
Centre, 19 Messines St, and
Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston
Drive
Rhymetime
Tuesday 10.30-11am, Darfield
and Lincoln, and Wednesday,
9.30-10am, Rolleston. Then
Thursday in Lincoln, 9.30-10am,
and Monday, 10-10.30am
Go along to a fun art session especially for teenagers. Teen Artspace gives adolescents the
opportunity to participate in art and craft activities and hang out with friends in a creative
atmosphere. You will learn how to use various art and craft materials. The class is free. Sessions
will be held Tuesday, 4.30-6pm, at the Darfield Library and Service Centre, and Wednesday,
4-5.30pm, at the Leeston Library and Service Centre.
Rhymetime is a fun, interactive
session of stories, songs, rhymes
and bubbles. Aimed at children
under 18-months-old.
Darfield Library and Service
Centre, 1 South Tce, Lincoln
Library and Service Centre, 22
Gerald St, Rolleston Library, 94
Rolleston Drive, and Leeston
Library and Service Centre, 19
Messines St
Halloween Disco
Wednesday, October 31, 4.30-
6pm
The Lincoln Event Centre
Halloween Disco is back.
Go dressed to dance in your
favourite Halloween costume
for an afternoon full of fun and
activities. For pre-schoolers and
children aged up to eightyears.
Cost is $3 per child or
$5 per family. Tickets available
from the Lincoln Event Centre
reception or door sales on the
day.
Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer
Drive
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
Among the many attractions, like stalls offering
delicious homemade jams and speciality
foods, handmade crafts, a wide range of
plants and a large selection of second-hand
books, there will be the always-popular
Country Auction.
This year, the auction will feature locally made
garden art, while a competition between the
local craftsmen to see whose art draws the
highest bid will add extra flavour and fun to the
event.
The fair is being held at the
Hororata Domain on Labour
Day, October 22. The date
also marks the end of the
Christchurch City Council’s
Beca Heritage Week, during
which the 125th anniversary
of women’s suffrage is
being celebrated.
Hororata has a historic
connection with this
heritage celebration, as it
was local resident Sir John
Hall who pushed the bill
through Parliament that
gave women the vote.
Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd,
West Melton.
Running groups:
Lincoln Road Runners:
Tuesday registration from
5.30pm, then run starts at 6pm.
3km or 6km events. Starts at
Lincoln University. Gold coin
donation.
Malvern Road Runners:
Tuesday registration starts 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.
Auction a highlight
of annual spring fair
The annual Hororata Parish
Spring Fair always draws
crowds from far and near
that come to enjoy a relaxing
day out in the country, and
this year’s event should be
no exception.
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Ellesmere area. Current roll: 35 children.
There is great potential to grow this business.
Qualified teachers are employed. Training in the use
of Kip McGrath programmes and in the operating of
a tutoring business will be provided by Head Office.
Further information can be found at:
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For local information please contact Sheelagh or
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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
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
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
Trades & Services
LANDSCAPINg
Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,
Decking, Fencing.
Kanga & small digger
services. Check out Squire
Landscaping on facebook.
FREE QUOTES. Ph
Arthur 347-8796, 027
220-7014 Edwin 027 220-
7154
MASONRY
DAMAGED
MASONRY?? Rock and
Blocks Work Ltd for all
your brick, block and tile
laying needs. Friendly
service Licensed Building
Practitioner phone Devon
on 021 375-888 or 03 329-
5511
PLASTERER
Exterior, For all your
exterior plastering needs
phone Lance 021 509 535
RJB PLUMBINg
Renovations, New Houses,
Hot Water Cylinders,
Kitchens Bathroom
Upgrades, Laundries,
General Maintenance ,
Water Filters. Phone Mark
0278690026
SHEEP SHEARINg
MOBILE
Fast friendly professional
service. 25 yrs exp.
Shearing, drenching, hoof
trimming etc. Call Shaun
021 204 1274
SPIDER & FLY
CONTROL
Fully certified professional
service. Call Zero Pests
022 507 3787 or 03 595
0422
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
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
To Let
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroom or office.
no bond required
Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth.
Three convenient sizes from $70 a week:
Standard 3.6m x 2.4m
Large 4.2m x 2.4m | Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m
Visit our website
www.justcabins.co.nz
for display cabin locations
www.justcabins.co.nz
Vehicles Wanted
Prebbleton
Netball Club
AGM
Sunday 4th
November,
4pm at
Armadillos
Prebbleton
All welcome.
CAR REMOVALS
$$CASH PAID$$
CARS, VANS, UTES
& 4X4 WANTED
NZ OWNED
AND
OPERATED
FOR
24 YEARS
We use world class vehicle
depollution systems
0800 8200 600
www.pickapart.co.nz
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Wednesday October 17 2018 43
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
HEAVY TRAFFIC
LICENCE COURSE
INTEREST FREE TIME PAYMENT
(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”
OTHER COURSES/LICENCE
ENDORSEMENTS AVAILABLE ARE:
Class 3, 4 & 5, Vehicle Recovery, Wheels, Tracks,
Rollers, Dangerous Goods
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
Storeman /
Forklift Operator
Leeston Seeds Limited is seeking
a fulltime Storeman / Forklift
Operator for its Seed Cleaning and
Treatment operation in Leeston.
Requirements for the role include:
• Forklift licence with F endorsement*
• Able to work extended hours plus weekend work
• Be accurate with recording details & some
warehouse knowledge
• Be proactive with a ‘can do’attitude
• Committed attitude towards Health & Safety and
have good hygiene practices
• Able to work in a team environment and take a
mature approach
• Ability to learn and operate dressing and treating
machines
• Lifting is required and so must be physically fit and
healthy
• Provide a high standard of customer service.
Leeston Seeds Limited is an alcohol and drug
free workplace. Please email your CV to
leestonseeds@xtra.co.nz.
Situations Vacant
Part time
worker
required
for small
dairy farm
• Odd Farm Jobs
• Handy to Lincoln
Ph 027 228 5644
Situations Vacant
2ic
position
available on a dairy
farm in Lincoln
12 & 2 11 & 3 Roster
Full Drivers licence
Able to shift rotorainers
Pasture managment a
must.
please phone
thomas
0210366121
For more details
Situations Vacant
LABOURERS.
We are looking for
labourers to work in the
Rolleston area within
factory environments.
Physically fit and available
to work Monday to Friday
are a must for these jobs.
If you are interested please
call Lynne on 03 365 1431
or visit our website to
register www.ryan.co.nz
We need your forgotten
Do you have a kilt getting dusty at the back of
your wardrobe? We can give it a new lease of
life at The Hororata Highland Games!
The Hororata Highland Games
Selwyn Times Kilted Mile is
growing in popularity but in
order to run the race, more
kilts are required.
The Kilted Mile is a race which
takes competitors on a one
mile course with obstacles
and challenges along the way
including a tyre run, hurdles
and scoffing a Hororata Pie
and Shortbread along the way.
It is one of the many events
held at the Hororata Highland
Games.
Contact Karen Pasco at karen.pasco@
starmedia.kiwi or drop off to our Star
Media office at 359 Lincoln Rd, Addington.
We will need the kilt by 1pm on Friday,
2 November 2018.
AgResearch is the Crown Research Institute tasked with delivering leading
agricultural science and innovation to benefit the wider New Zealand economy.
Our internationally-recognised scientists work across the agricultural sectors in
collaboration with a range of stakeholders both nationally and internationally,
putting science and innovation at the forefront. We are a unique organisation that
is driving prosperity by transforming agriculture.
Administrative Assistant
The role and opportunity
AgResearch are looking for an enthusiastic and positive person who will provide
administrative support at our Lincoln Campus. Working as part of the Site
Services team, you will need to be highly organised, customer focused and selfmotivated
with a can-do attitude. This is a full-time position for 1 year fixed term.
What you will be doing
• Providing front-line reception and phone service, including assisting visitors
and contractors.
• General administrative duties, including mail, courier and freight, ordering
supplies, financial processing and records management.
• Coordinating meetings, including bookings, resources and catering.
• Assisting the Site Manager in monitoring health and safety aspects for the site.
About you
• Fully conversant with Microsoft suite of programmes - Word, Outlook and
Excel at an intermediate level.
• Full Driver Licence or working towards this.
For more info or to apply go to www.agresearchcareers.co.nz
For a confidential discussion contact Elaine Chapman, Site Manager on 029 983 3987.
Applications close: 26 October 2018.
Bright Minds Leading the Way Significance Balance
www.agresearchcareers.co.nz
Come join the fun on the 10th November,
Hororata Domain
#areyouupforit
It’s our
45th
Anniversary
year!
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Retro T-shirt
available when
entries open on
1st December 2018
Sunday 24th March, 2019 www.city2surf.co.nz
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Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi
SELWYN TIMES
Labour Weekend
5 DAY
SALE!
20
TO
50 % OFF
50 OFF
%
STOREWIDE!
TOWER JUNCTION
NZ’s Biggest TOYWORLD
Clarence St, Riccarton, Ph 03 343 0330
MARSHLAND
199 Marshland Rd,
Ph 03 982 8697
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Chalmers St,
Ph 03 281 8127
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi
Wednesday October 17 2018 45
LIMITED TIME ONLY – SALE ENDS OCTOBER 29 th 2018 • Excludes Manchester and Accessories
Whitehaven Queen Bed
now only $ 799
Accessories not included.
Prague 7 Pc Dining Pkg
now only $ 1499
Accessories not included.
ALL BEDROOM ON SALE
ALL DINING ON SALE
Andorra 3 Seater Electric Recliner
now only $ 1999
Accessories sold separately.
Casoria Outdoor 2 Seater
now only $ 1799
Casoria Outdoor Single Seater
now only $ 999
Accessories sold separately.
a
ALL LOUNGE ON SALE
ALL OUTDOOR ON SALE
46 Wednesday October 17 2018
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi
SELWYN TIMES
Refresh your home for summer...
Add a touch of
opulence.
NEW
Madeleine 2 Drawer
Bedside
now only $ 259
Elyse 3 Seater
now only $ 999
Available in 3 colours.
Relax with calm, breezy linen.
Madeleine Dressing Table
with Trinket Mirror
now only $ 658
Alice Dining Chair
now only $ 139
Eames Fabric
Dining Chair
now only $ 95
Available in 2 colours.
Duvall Fabric
Dining Chair
now only $ 115
Available in 4 colours.
Go clean, Scandi style.
Verano 3 Seater
now only $ 749
Verano 2 Seater
now only $ 599
Prague
Queen Bed
now only $ 899
Accessories not included.
Veno 3 Pc
Dining Set
now only $ 349
www.targetfurniture.co.nz
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi
Wednesday October 17 2018 47
NEW
NEW
Beautiful gold
colouring.
Hanging
out for new
outdoor
furniture?
Sapira Buffet
now only $ 699
NEW
Budapest Queen Bed
now only $ 899
Mattress not included.
Sapira 160 Dining Table
now only $ 399
Montana Queen Bed
now only $ 499
Mattress not included.
BEST SELLER!
Ego Egg Chair
now only $ 459
Davos Barstool
now only $ 99
NEW
Woodwall
It’s a new way of living.
NEW ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW
Koko Rocking Chair
now only $ 459
Woodwall 2 Seater
now only $ 599
Hennesy Egg Chair
now only $ 499
Turn over for 2018 Outdoor collection.
INSTORE AND ONLINE
48 Wednesday October 17 2018
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi
SELWYN TIMES
Outdoor 2018
labour day special
WHILE STOCKS
LAST
Soak up the sun in style!
Droplet
Egg Chair
only
$
279
Palermo 3 Seater
now only $ 999
Accessories sold separately.
Montego Dining/Lounge Set
now only $ 1999
Accessories not included.
Cloud Armchair
now only $ 479
Fox Dining Table &
Benches - Gunmetal
now only $ 3899
SAVE $ 1000
SAVE $ 500
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stated. Colours in store may vary to those pictured. Stock may vary from
store to store. Target apologises in advance if any item is sold out during the
promotion. All Prices include GST. Target reserves the right to amend any
misprints or errors within this advertisement. Mailer offers expire Monday 29th
October 2018. Sale excludes Manchester and Accessories.
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the BeSt PRoPeRtieS AcRoSS
the SeLWYn DiStRict
INSIDE
PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY
Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 17th octoBeR 2018
Vendor has purchased - must be sold!
Framed by thriving gardens and boasting plenty of
character and personality, this stylish home was designed
and constructed to complement its natural surroundings.
This spacious home features 4 large bedrooms, a large
‘country-style’ kitchen, and a generously-proportioned
bathroom. Designed with families in mind, the open-plan
living area offers plenty of versatility, while a wood fire
guarantees year-round comfort. Other highlights include
neutral decor, a separate laundry, and excellent indoor/
outdoor flow.
Outside, the sprawling 4.5 hectare (11 acres) slice of land
is fully-fenced and boasts 4 paddocks, barn shed and a
large double garage (with internal access).
Although it feels like it’s a world away from the hustle and
bustle of modern life the property lies just a stone’s throw
away from the charming township of West Melton with all
of its boutique shops and quality amenities.
Our vendor has cherished his time here, taking great pride
in his home and maintaining it to the highest standards.
But the time to downsize has arrived, and with the next
chapter in his life beckoning he’s determined to achieve
a result as quickly as possible. Homes of this size, in this
popular pocket of the country are always in demand, and
interested parties are advised to act quickly - Instructions
are clear “this must sell under the hammer!”.
Open Home: Saturday 2-3pm
Auction: 31st October 2018 at 2pm
Russely Golf Club, 428 Memorial Ave (unless sold prior)
Four Seasons Realty
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd
Caine Hopcroft
Contact:
Mobile: 027 330 1002
Phone: 03 347 1411
Email: caine.hopcroft@harcourts.co.nz
Address: 95 Neave Road, West Melton
harcourts.co.nz/RL2032
Trust.
One thing you can’t
put a price on.
New Zealand’s most trusted real estate
brand 6 years running. That must mean something!
CaineHopcroft
027 330 1002
03 347 4711
caine.hopcroft@harcourts.co.nz
fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
Your home for local property
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
2
Nyressa Vincent
M 027 515 7045
P 03 347 4711
Nyressa Vincent
M 027 515 7045
P 03 347 4711
Nyressa Vincent
M 027 515 7045
P 03 347 4711
Nyressa Vincent
M 027 515 7045
P 03 347 4711
Jackie Wither
M 027 503 777
P 03 349 9919
Jackie Wither
M 027 503 777
P 03 349 9919
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Contributor to realestate.co.nz
harcourts.co.nz
Your home for local property
3
Katie Harrison
M 021 135 0887
P 03 347 4711
Fergus Spain
M 027 608 4768
P 03 347 4711
Scott MacDonald
M 027 515 7045
P 03 347 4711
Welcome
Jon Carswell
Lincoln Office
Shona Robb
M 027 229 3657
P 03 347 4711
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Jon has always been passionate
about the rural industry
and he is excited to bring an
enthusiastic, solution focused
approach to the rural property
market to help achieve the best
results for his clients.
027 687 0113
Your home for local property
4
Lifestyle, Landbank or Develop, FINAL WEEK!
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.
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
Local Community Knowledge
Local Community Service
Big Company Network and Resources
Thinking of Selling? I’d love to talk.
Steve Alfeld
021 0240 2528
steve.alfeld@harcourts.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Your home for local property
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M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
ROLLESTON - 11 Reuben Avenue
OAMARu STONE CLASSIC
• Oamaru Stone Classsic
• 240m 2 (approx) Oamaru Stone home.
• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1 ensuite
• 2x living areas with log burner & heat pump
• 2 car internal garaging
• North facing with veranda on two sides
• Freshly painted and new carpet throughout
• Newly laid ready lawn with pop up irrigation
• 1435m 2 section
Viewing: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm
Price: Neg Over $550,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0445
Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 13 Rochester Crescent
READY AND WAITING ON ROCHESTER
• Affordable
• Great location
• Two separate living areas
• Well-appointed location
• Three double bedrooms
• Master with WIR and ensuite
• underfloor tile heating
• Private and secure section
• Immediate possession available
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Mon 3.45 – 4.15pm
Price: Neg over $489,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0446
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 8 Full Moon Lane
EPITOME OF LIVING WITH 4 CAR
GARAGE
• Executive home built in 2018
• Two generous size living areas
• Stovax standalone fire place
• Large sliders to decked area
• Designer kitchen; granite benchtops & walk in pantry
• Designated dining and living
• Four double bedrooms
• Spacious master with large WIR and ensuite
• Standalone bath in the main bathroom
• Separate laundry and plenty of internal storage
• Private 820sqm, designated trailer or vehicle parking
ROLLESTON - 7 Jasper Court
FIRST HOME BuYERS BE QuICK!
• Low maintenance investment
• Built in 2015
• Views to idyllic reserve from living and outdoor
entertaining areas
• Sleek kitchen fitted with quality appliances
• Three generously proportioned bedrooms
• Large centrally located bathroom
• Intelligently designed for maximum space
• Easy stress free living, fabulous starter property
DARFIELD - 1141A Greendale Rd
YOuR PIECE OF PARADISE
• Large lifestyle family home on 6200sqm
• Beatifically decorated 233sqm home
• Log fire with 2 heat pumps
• Converted double garage to super large games
room or work from home area
• Newly built 90sqm high studded implement shed
on a concrete base
• Awesome country living at its best
• Large bedrooms and chef’s style kitchen
SOUTHBRIDGE - 26 St James Street
FOuR CAR GARAGING AND FuTuRE
POTENTIAL
• Three bedroom home (two very large)
• Large country kitchen
• Tidy dining/lounge area
• separate formal lounge,
• Bathroom and large laundry.
• Fantastic patio
• 3 car garage and an
• Extra single garage with workshop
• Numerous established trees
• Established botanic setting
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Mon 2.15 – 2.45pm
Price: Neg Over $749,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0440
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Mon 3.00 – 3.30pm
Price: Neg Over $455,000
www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0431
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Sun 12.30 – 1.00pm
Price: Neg Over $695,000
www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0403
Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690
paul@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Mon 12.00 – 12.30pm
Price: $369,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0433
Cameron McRae Mb 027 769 6696
cameron@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 73 Dynes Road
SENSATIONAL FIVE DOuBLE BEDROOM &
TRIPLE CAR GARAGE
• Fabulous executive living
• Five double bedrooms plus study
• Three separate living areas
• Stunning kitchen with stone benchtops
• Walk in pantry
• Beautifully specified bathrooms
• Ducted heat pump system throughout
• Triple car garage
• Delightful street appeal
kIRWEE - 12 Anson Street
HIDDEN GEM OF KIRWEE
• Quality built 200sqm home
• 2024m 2 of total privacy (two titles)
• 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Open plan kitchen and dining
• 3 large living areas
• Log fire and heat pump
• Recent redecoration throughout
• Beautifully landscaped with heaps of garaging
• Separate area for a work from home option
LEESTON - 25 Market Street
PERMANENT MATERIAL HOME WITH
MANY EXTRAS
• Immaculate renovated permanent material home
• Three big bedrooms (two extra-large)
• Modern kitchen with designated dining
• Large open plan living area
• North facing decking
• Huge Osburn logburner and HRV
• Modern bathroom, Large separate laundry
• Large two car garage with workshop attached, carport,
vege gardens, more sheds for firewood & storage.
• Modern sleep out which could also be the perfect work
from home area
LEESTON - 22 Pound Road
THE ONE YOu HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR
• Great opportunity for first home buyers
• Located on the sunny side of the street
• Three good sized bedrooms
• Tidy bathroom
• Open plan living with free standing logburner on
wetback
• Separate kitchen
• Super sunny and warm conservatory\
• Solar hot water, heatpump and double glazing
• Separate laundry
• 790m 2 section with free standing double garage
• Garden shed & woodshed
Viewing: Mon 1.30 – 2.00pm
Price: Neg Over $795,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0430
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Sun 1.45 - 2.15pm
Price: Neg Over $549,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0425
Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690
paul@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Mon 1.00 – 1.30pm
Price: $419,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0442
Cameron McRae Mb 027 769 6696
cameron@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Mon 1.45 – 2.15pm
Price: Neg Over $385,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0419
Cameron McRae Mb 027 769 6696
cameron@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
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
7
Irrigated 10Ha with two separate dwellings
A very rare find. Located right on the edge of NZ’s fastest growing town and soon to be
just minutes’ drive from central Christchurch. This complete property offers so much for
any discerning buyer.
An approximately 350m 2 grand homestead nestled in established park like grounds.
Multiple living and dining areas and an excellent outdoor dining/entertaining area
complete with a wine cellar. This home is an entertainers dream and or family home.
The second dwelling is composed of a modern 2 bedroom approx 73m 2 cottage and
totally separate including access off a separate road giving the ultimate in privacy for
both dwellings.
This property is complemented with an excellent range of outbuildings including office
and lunch room facilities, ideal for a work from home business, contractor or the like.
K Line irrigation covers the large paddock areas with the current consent valid until
2035. There is a large established olive grove and several various fruit trees.
The whole property is surrounded by shelter trees giving both
privacy and shelter. Priced to meet the market. Where else can
you buy a complete and diverse property like this for such good
value in this prime location.
M: 027 435 5930 W: 347 9949 E: andrew@marealestate.co.nz
M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The Experts’
Selwyn
423 Burnham School Road, Burnham
Price: $1,599,996.00 (incl GST)
Viewing by appointment
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0420
Andrew Taylor
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz
New Zealand’s leading rural real estate company
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
A Cost Effective Land Holding
• Approximately 150 hectares (subject to survey) of flat bare land
close to Darfield with possible irrigation options
• A well-farmed property that has historically been used for
breeding ewes and finishing store lambs in conjunction with a
neighbouring property
• Well fenced into 14 paddocks of mainly permanent pasture, the
property has carried out a regular annual regrassing programme
pggwre.co.nz/CHR29030
Darfield
DEADLINE PRIVATE
TREATY
Plus GST (if any)
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 2.00pm, 24 October
Sam Davidson
M 027 488 8269
sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz
NEW LISTING
Amazing Lifestyle Opportunity
Once known as the Hororata Homestead, now sadly
pulled down after the earthquake, 37.6411 hectares of
bare land is now available to purchase. This property
will tick many boxes for size, privacy and location. Very
easy access into the city or international airport and
having Darfield township close by. 17 paddocks, good
shelter, three-stand woolshed with covered yards,
cattle yards, hayshed, large lock-up shed with
mezzanine floor, workshop and utility shed. The
Hororata River meanders through the property offering
a stunning building site to build your dream home.
pggwre.co.nz/DAR28867
Hororata
DEADLINE PRIVATE
TREATY
Plus GST (if any)
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 4.00pm, Friday
9 November
Min Cookson
M 027 249 5417
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
The Stable Cottage
2309 Coaltrack Road
This 10.2630 hectare lifestyle property situated just out of
Darfield offers many options. The very cute cottage is permanent
material offering open-plan living and three bedrooms. Out in the
yard area is a large stable complex and office, plus many utility
sheds.
pggwre.co.nz/DAR29032
Darfield
$695,000
Plus GST (if any)
VIEW Sunday, 2.00-2.30pm
Min Cookson
M 027 249 5417
min.cookson@xtra.co.nz
pggwre.co.nz
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Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
RETIRE IN STYLE - WITH FAMILY IN MIND
QUIET AND COMFORTABLE IN COALGATE
NEW LISTING
WEB ID ROU64452
ROLLESTON
44 Shadbolt Lane
View By Appointment
Walk into the home of your best years: a perfect space
for two with enough room to let the whole family visit in
comfort. The low maintenance 569m2 section presents
several unique outdoor areas and the raised garden beds
and greenhouse are ready for the herbs and tomatoes.
The heat pump plus log burner situated in the spacious
living area keeps you cosy all winter, while the internal
access double garage has plenty of room for your next
project no matter the season. All of this is within a 10
Sarah Yeates
minute walk to the Rolleston town centre; what more
Mobile 027 447 2719
could you ask for?
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS- KOWAI BUSH
BUYERS $549,000+
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COALGATE
66 Bridge Street
This newly decorated family home is all ready for a new
chapter.
First home buyers, you can move in and enjoy. Newly
painted throughout in fresh neutral tones,
complimented with brand new drapes, makes this three
bedroom home light and welcoming. The kitchen offers
ample cupboard space, dishwasher, and flows into the
open plan living, dining. Here you can cosy up by the log
burner on those cooler days and enjoy the views of the
garden through sun lit windows during the warmer
months. Call Jannetta for a viewing today!
DEADLINE SALE
VIEW 21 & 28 Oct 2.15 - 2.45pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 25th October, 2018 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Jannetta Thomas
Mobile 021 256 6295
jannetta@pb.co.nz
GET READY!..ITS WAITING BUYERS $345,000+
WEB ID ROU64149
SOUTHBRIDGE
15 Taiaroa Place
This cosy home is situated on 806m2 of established
lawn and plantings in a quiet cul-de-sac just walking
distance to the cafe, pool,school and sports ground!
Making this property an ideal location for a young family
to enjoy rural living while also enjoying all that this
wonderful community has to offer.
The home has 3 bedrooms and open-plan kitchen/living
with a central log-burner for cosy winter evenings and
french-doors to the deck and back-yard so that you can
enjoy private summer-living also.
VIEW Sunday 21 Oct 2.00 - 2.30pm
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WEB ID DFR64095
SPRINGFIELD
Kowai and Rubicon Roads
Two contiguous bareland opportunities seldomly
available in a tightly held corner of Canterbury.
DEADLINE SALE
View By Appointment
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 1st November, 2018 at
1.00pm
Penny Dadson-Clausen
Mobile 027 895 5943
Office 03 929 0306
pennyd@pb.co.nz
SUNSHINE BEACH ESCAPE! BUYERS $359,000+
WEB ID LEU64198
SOUTHBRIDGE
52 Ocean View Place Rakaia Huts RD3
If it`s time to escape the rat-race this is for you. This
private piece of paradise offers a 2 bedroom, permanent
material home on 1088m2 of established gardens and
lawns. Perfectly positioned for sun-drenched living and
spectacular views over farmland to the Alps and, close
enough to the beach to be able to hear the sea! The
open-plan kitchen/dining/living make entertaining a
breeze with a well-positioned log fire to keep you cosy
and comfortable on those chillier winter nights.
VIEW Sunday 21 Oct 1.00 - 1.30pm
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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.
Matt Collier
Mobile 027 205 6626
mattc@pb.co.nz
Penny Dadson-Clausen
Mobile 027 895 5943
Office 03 929 0306
pennyd@pb.co.nz
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Getting what
you paid for on
settlement day
In the movies, the day someone gets
the keys to their newly bought home is
portrayed as a golden, stress-free time. The
reality can be rather different, especially
if you find your dream home has turned
into something akin to Nightmare On
Elm Street since you agreed to buy it.
“The trick to a stress-free settlement
is to do as much as you can in advance,
starting with when you’re signing the sale
and purchase agreement,” advises Kevin
Lampen-Smith, chief executive of the
Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA).
“The sale and purchase agreement is the
legally-binding contract agreed between
you and the seller that details the property,
the conditions of sale and the price.
Make sure that there is an agreed list of
chattels, with notes as to their condition,
in this agreement. If the property is full of
rubbish, and you want it gone before you
take possession, make that a condition of
the sale. If there are holes in the fence that
the seller has promised to fix, get that in
writing on the agreement: don’t rely on
verbal assurances that something will be
done prior to settlement. It’s far better
to get all these niggly details sorted out
before you sign the agreement than face
protracted battles down the track.”
As a buyer, you are generally entitled to
one opportunity to inspect the property
before settlement day. If the property has
sitting tenants, ask your lawyer to ensure
there is a ‘final inspection’ clause inserted
in the sale and purchase agreement before
you sign it. This inspection is to make
sure that it is in the same or better order
it was when you viewed it and agreed to
the sale. It is not designed to give you the
chance to uncover new defects, or to give
a rental agent the chance to appraise the
place’s value.
“A seller does not have to accommodate
any extra requests to visit the property
prior to settlement,” Lampen-Smith says.
“Remember that the seller may have a
lot on their plate; making the property
available so your interior decorator can
measure up for new curtains is unlikely
to be a high priority.”
Your real estate agent will usually
arrange the inspection with the seller,
and accompany you to the property. Most
experts recommend that this inspection
takes place around 24 hours before
settlement day so there are no hold-ups
to the transfer of funds and ownership.
When you come to inspect the property,
everything should be as it was when you
decided to purchase it (as reflected by the
sale and purchase agreement). Lampen-
Smith says you can expect chattels to be in
a reasonable working order unless it has
been agreed and documented otherwise.
You cannot complain to the seller that
the oven isn’t clean enough, but you can
raise a complaint if it is missing, or it is
a different model to the one cited in the
agreement. Don’t forget to check that
garage door openers and pool covers are
in situ, or that locks work properly.
If there is a problem, the REAA says
you should speak to the real estate agent
and your lawyer in the first instance. They
can help you negotiate with the seller to
remedy any issues, such as a newly broken
window or missing keys. Your lawyer
should work with the seller’s lawyer to
reach a satisfactory solution, such as
getting the seller to make any necessary
repairs, or to deduct any costs from the
eventual settlement.
Making the final inspection 24 hours
before settlement is due gives you and the
seller time to reach an agreement over
anything outstanding. This is important,
because if you do not complete settlement
on the due date and the seller can
demonstrate that they were able and
willing to complete their side of the
settlement, then you will be liable for
interest on any portion of the purchase
price that is unpaid. The seller does not
need to give you access to the property
while any amount remains outstanding.
“Like any property transaction, success
often depends on doing things right at the
start,” Lampen-Smith says.
“Get the details right at the beginning
and you’ve got a greater chance of a happy
ending.”
For independent advice on buying
or selling property, check out
settled.govt.nz
Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 rolleston@pb.co.nz Office 03 929 0306
LANDSBOROUGH LIFESTYLE!
DUAL FAMILY LIVING!
WEB ID DFU63088
DARFIELD
5 Landsborough Drive
Superior Family living at its best. This beautifully
presented, spacious 318m2 home has everything you
need for a growing family. At just three years old, this
near new home sits on a 5000m2 section built for all
day sun. The north facing bedrooms all have their own
access to the patio area and with the landscaping
providing privacy to most of the property, you can sit
and enjoy the outdoors any time. Be delighted at the
open homes or call Jannetta any time for a viewing.
View By Appointment
Jannetta Thomas
Mobile 021 256 6295
jannetta@pb.co.nz
BY NEGOTIATION
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ROLLESTON
19 Goldrush Lane
Designed and built for generational living less than 3
years ago, this 343m2 home on an expansive 1005m2
section offers outstanding practicality with a
sophistication to be envied. 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 too many features to mention this home is simply
a must see!
View By Appointment
Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $899,000+
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Natural hazards to watch
out for when buying a home
When buying a home, it can be easy to focus on
the renovated kitchen or the north-facing deck, but
it’s important to consider how the property might
stand up to a natural disaster.
For many New Zealanders, the first thing
that comes to mind is an earthquake.
“As Kiwis, we know all too well how much
damage a shake can do to our homes,”
says Real Estate Authority (REA) Chief
Executive Kevin Lampen-Smith. “However,
there are plenty of other hazards mother
nature may throw at us, including tsunamis,
volcanic eruptions and hydrothermal
activity such as hydrothermal eruptions,
ground subsidence and gas emissions.”
Other calamities include a fire, flood,
storm damage or even a tornado. When
working to identify natural hazards that
might affect a home, the best place to
start is to get the property inspected by an
appropriately qualified professional. This
will give buyers an idea of any damage from
past natural events.
“Check that they’ll consider how
chimneys, foundations and retaining walls
might perform or be affected by natural
hazards. Ask them to comment on the
maintenance of the house,” says Lampen-
Smith.
“If the home is being sold by a licensed
real estate salesperson, buyers can ask
them anything they want to know about
the property. The agent can’t withhold any
information they know.”
Lampen-Smith says the local council is
another great resource, as they should have
information about any hazards present at
the address. Some of this information may
be available free of charge, but it can be a
good idea to pay for a land information
memorandum (LIM) report, which will
provide buyers with a fuller picture of that
property.
“It’s also important to find out about the
history of the home, including whether it
has been the subject of an EQC [Earthquake
Commission] claim and whether that claim
has been resolved,” Lampen-Smith says.
Natural disasters do happen, so to
be protected against damage or loss it’s
important to insure a property. Buyers
should call around different insurers to get
quotes for the house they’re considering.
“Banks and other lenders usually require
the place to be insured from settlement
date, so an ‘uninsurable’ house can cause
trouble,” Lampen-Smith warns.
Buyers should also understand how the
risks that affect a home might change over
time.
“For example, insurance companies
are reassessing how they cover coastal or
clifftop properties due to the growing risk of
environmental damage. This means that the
cost of premiums may increase, exclusions
may be added, or insurance cover may be
withdrawn for some properties as the risk
changes.”
When drawing up a pros and cons list for
a property, consider features that make a
home safer or more at risk during a natural
event. For example, a roof that’s lightweight
and well secured will stand up better in a
storm. A tall, unbraced chimney made
from brick or concrete may suffer damage
or collapse in a quake.
Identifying potential risks should be part
of the due diligence process before making
an offer, and house hunters can find a list of
natural hazards to look out for on the Real
Estate Authority’s independent website for
buyers and sellers, settled.govt.nz.
“Of course, this doesn’t cover everything
that may be relevant to a particular buyer
or property, which is why it’s important to
get advice from a lawyer or conveyancer,
or other registered professionals, before
signing on the dotted line,” Lampen-Smith
explains.
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Building a better lifestyle and
a healthier future starts here
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.
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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.
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S P R I N G S R O A D
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
Mick Sidey
027 229 8888
Sally Hargreaves
021 125 1545
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,
LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Tai Tapu 10/1269 Christchurch Akaroa Road
Standout style, space and views
Immersed in a sensational countryside setting, this exceptional home boasts unimpeded views that stretch as far as
the eye can see and showcases sheer quality, energy efficiency and sleek modern styling. Quality craftsmanship and
immense attention to detail are evident throughout the home. The gently elevating 4.1 hectares includes a 1.2
hectare Pinot Noir producing small vineyard, a spacious shed and amenity area, internal-access garaging and three
paddocks. An oasis of calm and tranquillity that’s just a couple of minutes from Tai Tapu village and a mere 25
minutes’ drive from the CBD, this property allows you to enjoy the serenity of country life while being within easy
reach of the city.
bayleys.co.nz/558451
3 2 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Mon 29 Oct 2018
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Tai Tapu 22 Heaton Drive
Outstanding in Otahuna
Showcased in its unsurpassed setting is this phenomenal 4.2315 hectare property. The well-appointed entertainer's
kitchen has a range of exceptional features including a sizeable electric oven with a six-burner gas hob, an island
bench, a double sink and excellent storage. In addition, a scullery has its own sink and a Bosch steam oven and
warming drawer. The open plan living arrangement is the area where guests and family will naturally gather, with
the dining space and lounge freely interacting with the kitchen to allow for easy entertaining and relaxation. There is
also a formal lounge, elegant music room/library, office and a media room. The separate guest suite and master
bedroom include ensuites, outdoor access and walk-in wardrobes. Outdoors includes raised vegetable beds, a
petanque and chess area, a three-bay shed and a chicken/wood shed.
6 3 4 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Tue 6 Nov 2018
View by appointment
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/558513
bayleys.co.nz
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NEW LISTING
Akaroa 59 Aylmers Valley Road
Duvauchelle Totara Drive
Simply stunning
Situated on the hills immediately behind Akaroa
village is this 28 hectare small rural holding which
boasts numerous potential house sites (subject to
Resource Consent), expansive views over Akaroa
township and across the harbour, a range of sheds and
good productive soils. There are outstanding areas of
native bush - 5 hectares of which is protected by a QEII
covenant. Both the Aylmers Valley and Walnut Creek
streams run through the property. With future
subdivision potential, this very attractive small
farm/lifestyle property offers so many options.
bayleys.co.nz/558497
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Tue 6 Nov 2018
View by appointment
Peter Foley 021 754 737
peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Totara Drive Estate - harbour
sections available
Totara Drive Estate is a peaceful, scenic harbour-side
development with 12 affordable titled sections
remaining priced from $140,000. Situated just over an
hour's drive from Christchurch and close to the
thriving seaside town of Akaroa makes it just far
enough away to be the perfect home away from home
location. The sections all have their own unique feel
and enjoying magical sea and harbour views. Service
connections available to all sections including power,
water, telephone, sewerage and storm water.
bayleys.co.nz/552098
For Sale $140,000
Richard Innes 027 522 9598
richard.innes@bayleys.co.nz
Jeremy Gould 027 436 1581
jeremy.gould@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Dunsandel 1293 Leeston Dunsandel Road
Rural retreat
This very attractive 19.69 hectare lifestyle block includes an irrigation consent, a two-bay workshop and cattle
yards. With thriving two year old lucerne, continue the simply cut and carry operation or farm the property in a way
that suits you. Key elements of the home are an abundance of space and absolute comfort. Outside includes kwila
decking, a barbeque area, an AstroTurf tennis court and the ultimate children’s play area which comes complete
with a flying fox. Keen gardeners will appreciate the vegetable garden, fruit trees and tunnel house. Located in
between Christchurch and Ashburton, the Dunsandel community has grown considerably over recent years and
has become a popular choice for buyers who desire a country lifestyle within relatively easy reach of the city.
bayleys.co.nz/558433
5 3 2 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 31 Oct 2018
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz
A large, quality home sited in a private and established
5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont
Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.
The home features four bedr oms (master with
en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining
and living along with formal dining, lounge and
conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large
sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care
gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,
security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and
security system are just a few of the many extras on
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone
spacious office/studio that gives options for
those who require a dedicated work from home space
or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative.
Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,
this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being
a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston.
Selwyn Times
Auction (unless sold prior)
Thursday 19 October, 2pm
411 Blenheim Road
www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164
Karen Hennessy
Contact:
Phone: 03 341 4301
Mobile: 027 967 0186
karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz
W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017
Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for
the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with
an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan
provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny &
spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen
with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,
together with define dining, living & study spaces that
The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden
& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4
bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms,
with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat
featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe
system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with
double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The
family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &
twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your
toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms &
k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with
2 heat pumps.
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen
r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with
la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this
premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it
would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.
www.flemington.co.nz
DeaDline Sale:
Closing 4pm on Monday
11th June 2018
(unless sold prior)
rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton
Sarah Booth
Contact:
Mobile: 027 527 8258
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford
Contact:
Mobile: 027 224 4733
Lincoln - 03 325 7299
Ro leston - 03 347 9988
West Melton - 03 347 9933
THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S
W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2 08)
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Your guide to all things Real Estate
in the Selwyn District
Kitchen facelifts
give new life
Rather than taking out everything in
the existing kitchen, a facelift can be as
simple as replacing benchtops, drawer
fronts and cupboard doors.
As one of the most used spaces in
any home, kitchens can easily begin to
look very tired. As trends, and personal
tastes change, it makes sense to consider
upgrading your kitchen.
Instead of installing a complete new
kitchen, which can be expensive and quite
disruptive, you may consider a kitchen
facelift. Rather than taking out everything
in the existing kitchen, a facelift can be
as simple as replacing benchtops, drawer
fronts and cupboard doors.
Using the existing layout and plumbing
– changing either, or both, can be done,
but usually involves more time and cost
– a kitchen facelift is an opportunity to
change the colour scheme, add some
personal and functional touches, and give
your kitchen, and home, new life. New
appliances, if they suit your budget, can
enhance any facelift and add value to your
house if you intend to sell.
One consideration for a kitchen facelift
is the type of benchtop. Laminate is
durable and cost effective, and is available
in a wide range of styles and colours.
Bamboo benchtops are contemporary and
add a warmth that complements mid tones
and earthy colours, and other organic
materials. Granite and engineered stone
are more costly and tend toward high
end kitchens, but their popularity and
advances in technology have made them
more affordable.
Splashbacks can come in a variety of
materials and colours, and are another
way to add personal touches that are easily
changed later on. Cabinet and drawer
handles are a detail that can give your
kitchen even more personality. These also
come in a vast range of styles, materials
and colours.
There are many lighting options now
and existing lighting can be changed or
enhanced to highlight the look of your
updated kitchen. Pendant lights are ideal
over islands, and LED strip lights offer
good overall illumination.
Flooring options, too, may be another
thing to consider. There are many
hard wearing, relatively inexpensive
possibilities, including linoleum and vinyl.
Bamboo flooring can be less expensive
than traditional hardwood floors, and is
more eco-friendly.
A kitchen facelift may also be a good
time to consider a water filtration system.
Under bench systems are easily installed
and inexpensive. The taste and health
benefits will be worth the investment if
water quality is a concern (www.aqua.
co.nz).
While any renovation can seem a little
daunting, many local companies specialise
in kitchen facelifts and makeovers, and
offer consultation services and advice.
Install Concepts (www.installconcepts.
co.nz), Dream Doors (www.dreamdoors.
co.nz) and Kitchen Studio (www.
kitchenstudio.co.nz) are just a few.
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Buying off the plan –
what you need to know
Buying a brand new home off the plans
can seem extremely attractive, especially
if you’re struggling to find a property that
meets all your needs. If you decide to go
down this route it is absolutely crucial to
enter the process with your eyes wide open.
Reading the fine print – starting with the
photo caption advising you that ‘some
images are an artist’s impression’ – is just
the beginning.
There are many benefits to buying off
a plan. Not only are you signing up for a
new home that should meet all the latest
building specifications, but you are buying
something at a set price with an initially
low outlay. A long settlement period
(while the development is completed) gives
you time to get your finances in order. In
theory, if the market remains buoyant then
the property will increase in value over this
period so you will be getting more than
what you paid for at the outset.
However, the process is not without risks,
says Kevin Lampen-Smith, chief executive
of the Real Estate Agents Authority
(REAA).
“If the market falls, then you may
encounter problems if you try to sell.
Also, the property may not meet your
expectations and the build may take longer
than expected. You are entirely reliant on
the developer, so you are at risk if their
business fails and/or the development is
on-sold to another company.”
Lampen-Smith says buying off plan
requires all the same due diligence and care
as buying an existing property.
“Start by putting in some solid research,”
he says.
“Don’t be swayed by pre-sale sweeteners
and flash show homes that may bear
little resemblance to the actual finished
product. Do your homework about the
developer and the construction firm – find
out what their track records are, examine
their credentials and look at any previous
developments they have been involved in.
Remember that you are giving these people
your hard-earned money and you need
to be confident that they will deliver the
goods.”
Generally, buying off a plan means
providing a deposit upfront to secure the
property. The remainder of the money
is due on completion, but you will have
to prove that you have the finance from
the outset. While the long lead-in period
provides time to save money, there is also a
risk that interest rates may go up or lending
criteria may change. Lampen-Smith
suggests discussing these issues with your
bank or financial advisor to make sure you
are prepared if the situation changes.
“If a real estate agent is involved in selling
properties in a proposed development,
they can help you navigate the process,”
Lampen-Smith says.
It’s also important to engage a lawyer
to help you understand all the details of
the sale and purchase agreement and any
covenants on the title. These may extend
to the ‘look and feel’ of a development or
new subdivision, and include restrictions
regarding fences, landscaping, exterior
colour and cladding choices and may even
include car parking rules for you or your
visitors.
Developers will approach selling off plans
in many different ways. Some contracts
are designed to allow the buyer to choose
their own floor plan; others may allow the
developer to change the layout without
checking first. Every detail of the property,
from the expected timeline to the finishes
used, must be spelled out in the contract.
It is vital to get legal advice before signing
anything, Lampen-Smith says.
“If you don’t go through these details very
carefully before you sign you may be in for
some unpleasant surprises later. Remember
to check the contract to see if there is
a ‘sunset clause’ that specifies what will
happen if the development is not finished in
time. Don’t forget to ask what will happen
if the developer goes into liquidation and
the project is sold to another company. The
last thing you want is for your dream home,
not to mention your deposit, to vanish into
thin air.”
For independent advice on buying
or selling property, check out
settled.govt.nz
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Ray White Lincoln
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Ray White Lincoln
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PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury
45 Farnborough Street, Aranui
Ray White Lincoln
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Ray White Rolleston
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Ray White Rolleston
10 Byron Street, Rolleston
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4 Tod Place, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
18 George Street, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
9 Fairhurst Place, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
43 Masefield Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
14 Te Waikare Street, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
51 Bethany Road, Rolleston
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20 Allingham Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
25 Lawrence Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
75 Pacific Drive, Southbridge
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Ray White Rolleston
23 Dunlop Crescent, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
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Matson & Allan Rolleston
1585 Clintons Road, Darfield
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury
52 Ocean View Place, Southbridge
Property Brokers
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Ray White Lincoln
109 South Town Belt, Rakaia
Ray White Lincoln
2 Gainsborough Court, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
16 Delamare Way, Rolleston
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670 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston
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20 Thames Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
40 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston
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18A Othello Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
26 Jacks Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
33/28 James Street, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
12 Anson Street, Kirwee
Matson & Allan Darfield
81 Dryden Ave, Rolleston
Property Brokers
15 Taiaroa Place, Southbridge
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24 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
19 Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
209 Lawford Road, West Melton
Matson & Allan Rolleston
4 Patterson Terrace, Halswell
Ray White Lincoln
2309 Coaltrack Road, Darfield
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury
95 Neave Road, West Melton
Harcourts Rolleston
44 School Road, Tai Tapu
Ray White Rolleston
47 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
5/781 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston
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32 Lydiard Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
3 George Street, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
32 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
8 Whitney Court, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
600 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
75 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
22 Rossington Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
232 Brookside Road, Rolleston
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Ray White Rolleston
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273 Telegraph Road, Burnham
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10 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Lincoln
12 Siding Lane, Prebbleton
Ray White Lincoln
20 Rossington Drive, West Melton
Ray White Rolleston
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16 Cassini Place, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
9 Da Vinci Avenue, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
117 Knights Road, Weedons
Ray White West Melton
26 St James Street, Southbridge
Matson & Allan Leeston
19 Mountain View Place, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
9 Mountain View Place, Leeston
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3 Slate Street, Rolleston
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7a Bowen Street, Upper Riccarton
Ray White West Melton
25 Market Street, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
73 Dynes Road, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
9 Barley Mow, Leeston
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22 Pound Road, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
2 Wallace Crescent, Prebbleton
Ray White West Melton
786 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
8 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
59 Clausen Avenue, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
207 Barrington Street, Somerfield
Ray White West Melton
7 Jasper Court, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
68 Rossington Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
61 Hamptons Road, Prebbleton
Harcourts Rolleston
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Matson & Allan Rolleston
64 Rossington Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
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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
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ROLLESTON 03 929 0306
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