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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2018</strong><br />

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FOR THE past year,<br />

Matthew McCallum<br />

has not managed to<br />

catch a single fish.<br />

He was left red-faced<br />

at the Take A Kid<br />

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five-year-old son Riley<br />

managed to catch a<br />

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first outing.<br />

Mr McCallum, from<br />

Rolleston, said he had<br />

been salmon fishing<br />

about a dozen times<br />

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Lake Coleridge, the<br />

Rakaia River and<br />

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whether I was doing<br />

something wrong<br />

because other people<br />

were having luck, and<br />

I wasn’t.”<br />

•Turn to page 4<br />

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animals<br />

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• By Ashleigh Monk<br />

RESTRICTIONS ON animals,<br />

supervision for children under<br />

10 and the use of drones will be<br />

considered for the district’s parks<br />

and reserves.<br />

The district council has reviewed<br />

the Parks and Reserves<br />

Bylaw and released a draft plan<br />

for residents to submit their<br />

thoughts.<br />

Councillor Craig Watson said<br />

with the growing popularity of<br />

drones, their use needed to be<br />

monitored.<br />

“They’re more prevalent and<br />

accessible than they used to be,”<br />

he said.<br />

“Nowadays there’s obviously<br />

issues with flight paths, personal<br />

safety and privacy. We’ve looked<br />

at Ashburton and Christchurch<br />

to try and keep some consistency.<br />

We just want to make sure droneusers<br />

consistently do the same<br />

thing no matter which district<br />

they’re in.”<br />

He said the bylaw would also<br />

look at requiring supervision for<br />

children under 10.<br />

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from the editor’s desk<br />

DRONES, ANIMALS and unsupervised<br />

children in the district’s parks are about to<br />

come under the microscope.<br />

In this age of consultation, the public can<br />

have their say on the Parks and Reserves<br />

Bylaw which comes into affect early next<br />

year (see page 1).<br />

Drones appear to be on the hit list.<br />

In days gone by, the only thing you’d take to the park would<br />

be a ball, round or oval, your dog, or a pair of running shoes to<br />

get the fitness levels up.<br />

In the August school holidays it would be a home-made kite,<br />

connected to a huge ball of string that would unwind as it blew<br />

skywards.<br />

Today it is drones. It’s these high-tech machines the council<br />

wants views on.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 3<br />

News<br />

Parking fines, wardens possible<br />

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding<br />

ENFORCEMENT and parking<br />

wardens could be a possibility<br />

as the district council considers<br />

how it manages car parking.<br />

The district council voted to<br />

allow the draft <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />

Parking Strategy to go out for<br />

public consultation next month.<br />

Under the plan,<br />

the district council<br />

could look<br />

at restricted car<br />

parking in some<br />

areas of Lincoln<br />

and Rolleston,<br />

Lynn<br />

Townsend<br />

Grant Miller<br />

development contributions<br />

to help<br />

fund off-street<br />

car parking, as<br />

well as parking<br />

restrictions and<br />

enforcement.<br />

The need for the<br />

strategy reflects<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s booming<br />

population, which<br />

has grown from<br />

38,000 to more<br />

than 60,000 over the past 10<br />

years. It focuses on high demand<br />

car parking areas, particularly<br />

in Lincoln and Rolleston.<br />

Car parking in Lincoln has<br />

been an issue in the past. It<br />

came to a head in 2016 when<br />

BUSY: The draft <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Parking Strategy will focus on<br />

high demand parking areas in Lincoln and Rolleston such as<br />

Gerald St. ​<br />

Lincoln businesses presented a<br />

petition to the district council<br />

calling on it to stop its plan to<br />

remove 75 car parks on Gerald<br />

St for cycleways as part of the<br />

Lincoln Town Centre Plan.<br />

Lincoln Club president Lynn<br />

Townsend, who organised the<br />

petition, said he would prefer<br />

not to comment on the strategy<br />

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But he said: “Maybe the consultation<br />

process will encourage<br />

the council to re-think the<br />

cycleways in the main street that<br />

are going to take so many car<br />

parks away”.<br />

He said the district council<br />

needed to “get on” with developing<br />

a site for car parking at 16<br />

William St. The property has<br />

been earmarked to provide<br />

spaces for 40 vehicles to compensate<br />

for the loss of parks on<br />

Gerald St.<br />

District councillor Grant<br />

Miller said the district council is<br />

currently in the process of completing<br />

land purchases to allow<br />

for more car parking in Lincoln.<br />

He said a section behind<br />

iSushi has recently been bought<br />

along with a space on Lyttelton<br />

St.<br />

“What we are trying to do is<br />

link up the car parks and have<br />

a really outstanding solution,”<br />

he said.<br />

Last year <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> reported<br />

that district councillors<br />

met to discuss car parking issues,<br />

including how time limits<br />

in high-use areas are enforced<br />

and whether parking wardens<br />

could be on the table.<br />

Cr Miller said the district<br />

council is focused on educating<br />

residents about parking but it<br />

will have the capability to give<br />

out parking tickets in the future.<br />

It currently does not give out<br />

tickets or have parking wardens,<br />

preferring to take an educational<br />

approach to change behaviour.<br />

Cr Miller said eventually there<br />

will come a day where car parking<br />

has to be enforced. “I don’t<br />

think anyone is really looking<br />

forward to that day,” he said.<br />

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Darfield residents are being<br />

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safety in the district. Darfield<br />

has been selected because it<br />

represents a typical rural town<br />

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collected will help improve road<br />

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The one did<br />

not get away<br />

•From page 1<br />

Mr McCallum said in spite of<br />

feeling a little jealous of his son, he<br />

was really happy to see him catch<br />

his first fish.<br />

Mr McCallum said his son<br />

could be the “good luck charm” he<br />

needed to catch a fish himself and<br />

planned to take him on his next<br />

fishing trip.<br />

Riley, his father and 5000<br />

other children and parents faced<br />

Sunday’s chilly weather to try and<br />

catch a fish at the Groynes children<br />

fishing lakes in Belfast.<br />

Dozens of budding anglers<br />

managed to catch some of the 820<br />

rainbow trout released into the<br />

lake by Fish & Game.<br />

Rangiora eight-year-old Alana<br />

Beeney caught a rainbow trout<br />

almost as long as she is tall.<br />

The event, organised by the<br />

Take a Kid Fishing Charitable<br />

Trust was in doubt after the weed<br />

lagrosiphon major had infested<br />

the lakes, with last year’s event<br />

blighted by the weed.<br />

However, dozens of children<br />

were able to catch a fish this year<br />

due to the efforts of Environment<br />

Canterbury and city council staff<br />

who managed to deal to the weed.<br />

The lakes are open to fishing for<br />

children <strong>17</strong> and under, adults are<br />

not allowed to fish in them.<br />

Views sought on plan for parks<br />

•From page 1<br />

“Essentially it’s similar to the<br />

libraries issue. I like the idea of<br />

libraries being a safe place,” he<br />

said.<br />

“It’s like we’ve seen up north<br />

with parents using libraries as<br />

dumping grounds to drop their<br />

kids off for the<br />

day. That’s not<br />

happening in<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>, but we<br />

have to make<br />

sure the bylaw<br />

is there just in<br />

case.”<br />

Craig Watson<br />

He said that<br />

while dogs and<br />

assistance animals would still be<br />

allowed in parks and reserves,<br />

other animals would not be.<br />

“Our parks aren’t designed to<br />

have horses running through<br />

them and ripping up the<br />

grounds.”<br />

Councillor Pat McEvedy said<br />

the bylaw hadn’t been reviewed<br />

since 2009 and needed to be<br />

looked at as <strong>Selwyn</strong> was a fastgrowing<br />

area.<br />

He said having locals submit<br />

their thoughts on the draft bylaw<br />

would allow the council to “keep<br />

in touch” with the community’s<br />

needs.<br />

“We want the people who use<br />

our reserves to have a say, and<br />

CONSULTATION: Areas such as Foster Park will be included in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council’s<br />

plan to update its Parks and Reserves Bylaw.<br />

it’s a good way of keeping in with animals on the courts, but<br />

touch with the community.” we have a rule that mitigates that,<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Netball Centre administrator<br />

Emma Cantrell said said.<br />

so it’s not such a big problem,” she<br />

while she thought reviewing the Ellesmere Cricket Sub Association<br />

president Richard Clark said<br />

bylaw was a good idea, but they<br />

hadn’t had any issues at Lincoln they hadn’t had any experience<br />

Domain, where they operated with troublesome animals or<br />

from.<br />

drones.<br />

“We have had some issues “We’ve had animals, like dogs,<br />

around the domain but we’ve<br />

never had any problems with<br />

them, the owners are pretty<br />

good.”<br />

Public consultation for the<br />

draft bylaw opened on Monday<br />

and would close on November 20.<br />

The council is expected to<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 5<br />

News<br />

• By Anan Zaki<br />

COMMUNITY consultation<br />

over a controversial Fulton<br />

Hogan quarry near Templeton<br />

has been labelled a publicity<br />

stunt.<br />

People living close to the<br />

proposed <strong>17</strong>0ha site say they have<br />

heard little from the company.<br />

Fulton Hogan says it regularly<br />

consults with businesses,<br />

neighbours and residents since<br />

forming a<br />

seven-member<br />

community<br />

advisory group<br />

in May.<br />

A member<br />

of the advisory<br />

group told a<br />

quarry neighbour<br />

it met<br />

fortnightly for<br />

eight sessions, but has stopped<br />

meeting since August 30.<br />

But a Fulton Hogan spokeswoman<br />

says it has other forms of<br />

consultation, such as an information<br />

centre at the proposed quarry<br />

site at Curraghs, Dawsons,<br />

Jones and Maddisons Rds.<br />

Maddisons Rd llama farmer<br />

Anne Thompson believes the<br />

consultation is a “PR stunt.”<br />

Until last week, she was not<br />

contacted by the advisory group<br />

since its formation.<br />

The first contact was a Facebook<br />

message from a member of<br />

the advisory group. Ms Thompson<br />

said the member informed<br />

her that Fulton Hogan created<br />

the meeting agenda and covered<br />

issues such as noise and dust.<br />

The member also told Ms<br />

Thompson that the advisory<br />

group will meet again if there is<br />

a need.<br />

“How can seven people represent<br />

the community? It’s just<br />

rubbish,” Ms Thompson said.<br />

The advisory group member<br />

did not want to comment about<br />

the advisory group to The Star,<br />

and referred questions to Fulton<br />

Hogan.<br />

Said Fulton Hogan South<br />

Island general manager Craig<br />

Stewart: “The [advisory group] is<br />

made up of members representing<br />

a wide cross-section of the<br />

community, including immediate<br />

neighbours.”<br />

Dawsons Rd horse trainer<br />

Sandi Curtin said it was “bizarre”<br />

for Fulton Hogan to say it<br />

has been consulting with the<br />

neighbours and businesses.<br />

“We certainly haven’t heard<br />

anything from the community<br />

advisory group,” she said.<br />

“If there have been any discussions,<br />

they have been very secretive<br />

about it.”<br />

Mrs Curtin said her family’s<br />

55-year horse training business<br />

will be lost because quarry trucks<br />

will pose a danger to the horses<br />

which race on a track next to<br />

Dawsons Rd.<br />

The Weedons Residents’ Association<br />

is part of the advisory<br />

group, but the Templeton Residents’<br />

Association declined to<br />

join, Mr Stewart said.<br />

Weedons Residents’ Association<br />

secretary Gary Doyle said<br />

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Quarry group labels consultation a PR stunt<br />

Craig Stewart<br />

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Fulton Hogan left many questions<br />

unanswered.<br />

“They were not exactly the<br />

most forthcoming. They have<br />

not put up any details that are<br />

concrete,” Mr Doyle said.<br />

“But until they make the<br />

[resource consent] application,<br />

there’s not much anyone can do.”<br />

Templeton Residents’ Association<br />

chairman Garry Kilday said<br />

Fulton Hogan wanted to meet<br />

the six-member No Quarry<br />

sub-committee, not the wider<br />

community.<br />

“The reason we declined to<br />

attend was we didn’t believe the<br />

sub-committee could speak for<br />

2500 Templeton residents.<br />

“If [Fulton Hogan] inform the<br />

community as a group about<br />

what’s going on, we will look at<br />

it,” Mr Kilday said.<br />

He said the company should<br />

meet the community at the residents’<br />

convenience.<br />

Curraghs Rd resident Simon<br />

Moore had not heard from the<br />

advisory group either.<br />

“I’m half a kilometre away and<br />

they certainly haven’t [contacted]<br />

me, none of my neighbours have<br />

been contacted either.”<br />

Fulton Hogan expects to lodge<br />

resource consent applications<br />

early next month.<br />

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News<br />

Council to debate social housing issue<br />

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding<br />

THE FUTURE of the district<br />

council’s financial involvement<br />

in social housing will be<br />

discussed next month.<br />

A report on social housing in<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> will be debated around<br />

the district council table at its<br />

next public meeting.<br />

It comes after it was requested<br />

a report was compiled on the<br />

issue as part of the Long Term<br />

Plan <strong>2018</strong>-2028 submissions.<br />

It was<br />

discussed at<br />

the district<br />

council’s<br />

property committee<br />

meeting<br />

recently with a<br />

clear majority<br />

not supporting<br />

Pat McEvedy<br />

social housing<br />

involvement by<br />

council, a report said.<br />

The key problem was social<br />

housing not being considered<br />

part of the district council’s core<br />

business.<br />

But property committee chairman<br />

Pat McEvedy said while<br />

there wasn’t overwhelming<br />

support at the meeting for it to<br />

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said.<br />

In the report on what was<br />

discussed in the meeting, district<br />

councillor Mark Alexander said<br />

this could be an opportunity to<br />

use some of the district council’s<br />

land in a joint venture with a<br />

social housing provider and this<br />

would be low risk.<br />

Cr Alexander has since told<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> he did not want<br />

to pre-empt a discussion on a<br />

report that hasn’t been tabled yet.<br />

But he said while some<br />

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but believe they could be helpful<br />

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She said it could help people<br />

wanting to build social housing<br />

get through regulations, doing<br />

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being honest about constraints<br />

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Mrs Elder made a submission<br />

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which strongly supported the<br />

proposal of infill housing in the<br />

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But district councillor John<br />

Morten said it is not council’s<br />

core business and it is not an area<br />

it should be involved in when the<br />

Government has a responsibility.<br />

“We only have a very small<br />

number of units and traditionally<br />

we have not been good<br />

managers of looking after the<br />

buildings,” he said.<br />

Cr Morten said it had just<br />

gone through the process of<br />

selling the houses in Ritso St in<br />

Darfield.<br />

“If council wanted to continue<br />

into social housing they would<br />

have kept those,”he said.<br />

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public requests for roads to be<br />

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Fun for all the family offered up at<br />

SKILL: Jack Murray, 4, has a turn on one of the recycled<br />

bicycles from Pedalmania.<br />

CHILDREN AND parents took<br />

part in a wide range of activities<br />

at the Lincoln Event Centre on<br />

Thursday.<br />

The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Parenting Network’s<br />

family fun day was a big<br />

success, said co-ordinator Kate<br />

Webb. “It is always our aim to<br />

attract families from all over<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>, including the more rural<br />

areas, and give them an affordable<br />

day with new and loved entertainment<br />

and activities,” Ms Webb<br />

said.<br />

It is one of two flagship events<br />

the network runs each year. The<br />

other is children’s day at Foster<br />

Park, Rolleston, in March.<br />

At the family fun day, children<br />

tried out a range of new activities<br />

involving creativity, sports, nutrition<br />

and social awareness.<br />

Two new attractions proved<br />

popular. A heritage double decker<br />

bus took 200 passengers on free<br />

15min bus tours of Lincoln. The<br />

other was a hair-braiding and nail<br />

bar, self-managed by eight volunteers<br />

from Lincoln High School.<br />

Other attractions were also<br />

popular, such as the recycled<br />

bicycles from Pedalmania, pony<br />

parties, the bouncy castles and<br />

face-painting.<br />

“Our SPN family fun day once<br />

again proved to be a celebration<br />

for all – our aim always being to<br />

continue building on the success<br />

year-on-year,” Ms Webb said<br />

She said the “incredible presence”<br />

of emergency services and<br />

their displays was a highlight.<br />

Two mobile police units were<br />

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unit and a laser gun racing set up.<br />

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News<br />

Trio line-up for<br />

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DUNSANDEL Young Farmers<br />

member Jonny Brown’s goal<br />

of taking out the FMG Young<br />

Farmer of the Year is back on<br />

track.<br />

The 27-year-old suffered a<br />

setback last year after he failed<br />

to qualify for the hotly-contested<br />

Tasman regional final.<br />

“I missed out by one point.<br />

I was gutted,” said Mr Brown,<br />

who is an assistant manager on a<br />

1000-cow farm at Rakaia.<br />

The narrow loss drove him<br />

to step up his efforts this<br />

year.<br />

He has now won first place<br />

in the Christchurch district<br />

contest at the Courtenay A&P<br />

Showgrounds.<br />

The win has secured the<br />

Lincoln University graduate a<br />

spot in the Tasman regional final<br />

next March.<br />

“It’s a relief to know I’m<br />

advancing to the next stage,” said<br />

Mr Brown.<br />

“But I was cursing a bit when<br />

I had to tackle three sheep<br />

modules in a row. Dairying is<br />

definitely my strong point,” he<br />

said.<br />

TALENTED: Dunsandel Young Farmers members Jonny<br />

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be crowned the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. ​<br />

Fellow Dunsandel club<br />

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and Martin Bates, 29, have also<br />

qualified for the event.<br />

“I’m quite surprised I did as<br />

well as I did,” said Ms Knowles,<br />

who is an agri manager with<br />

Ravensdown.<br />

“I only entered because I<br />

thought it’d be hypocritical<br />

of me to tell other people to<br />

sign up if I didn’t have a go<br />

myself.”<br />

Competitors had to assemble<br />

a shearing hand piece, identify<br />

different types of plants, reverse<br />

a quad bike and trailer, and judge<br />

milking sheep.<br />

Ms Knowles plans to learn how<br />

to shear a sheep and practice her<br />

welding skills before the regional<br />

final.<br />

Martin Bates is a qualified<br />

builder and contract milks<br />

1200 cows across two farms at<br />

Charing Cross.<br />

He’s excited about<br />

competing in his second<br />

regional final.<br />

“The last one was a great<br />

experience because it highlighted<br />

my shortfalls and what I need to<br />

work on,” he said.<br />

Three further district contest<br />

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Tasman region between now and<br />

early December.<br />

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NEW LED training lights are in<br />

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Lincoln Domain.<br />

Two fields will receive new<br />

sport lighting to provide more<br />

training grounds at night for the<br />

growing Lincoln Rugby Club.<br />

It is part of the district council’s<br />

Lincoln Domain sports<br />

lighting upgrade.<br />

District council property and<br />

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Marshall said it will relieve<br />

pressure on the grounds in the<br />

winter and be a more environmentally-friendly<br />

product.<br />

It has allocated $231,651 for<br />

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Fire brigade ‘brings out<br />

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Firefighter<br />

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I’VE ALWAYS had an interest in<br />

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opportunity I got to help at<br />

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The Sheffield brigade covers<br />

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All of these are handled with<br />

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The annual mud plugs and<br />

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day out.<br />

I’m pleased to be able to serve<br />

our local community in such a<br />

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Arthur’s Pass Wildlife<br />

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I’ve just noticed a small article<br />

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SELWYN TIMES<br />

Taylin Smith<br />

China trip a chance to put language<br />

Dunsandel’s Taylin<br />

Smith is a head student<br />

at Lincoln High School<br />

and is secretary for the<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Youth Council.<br />

Emily O’Connell talks to<br />

the 18-year-old about<br />

meeting Prime Minister<br />

Jacinda Ardern and<br />

what she’s most looking<br />

forward to about studying<br />

in China next year<br />

You’re a head student and<br />

the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Youth Council<br />

secretary – what else are you<br />

involved in?<br />

In school I’m part of the<br />

UNICEF group, so I’ve been part<br />

of that for the past few years now.<br />

We work doing these events every<br />

term to raise money for UNICEF<br />

and just promote what the group<br />

does and try get people involved<br />

in helping people . . . at school I<br />

study Chinese, so the last four<br />

years I’ve been doing the Chinese<br />

bridge speech competition and<br />

last year I managed to come<br />

first in the country and got to<br />

represent New Zealand in China.<br />

Can you tell me a bit about the<br />

competition, what’s involved in<br />

it?<br />

Basically you have to come up<br />

with a speech fully in Chinese.<br />

They have to be about three to<br />

four minutes long. You go up on<br />

stage and perform the speech and<br />

then they’ve got a list of about<br />

20 or so questions and they’ll<br />

ask you one or two of those, so it<br />

might be “can you explain to us<br />

your favourite hobby is and why”<br />

or like “what is your favourite<br />

thing about China?” or along<br />

those lines, so you got to do a bit<br />

of impromptu speaking. You also<br />

have to have a talent so mine is<br />

sort of varied over the years but<br />

last year I did a Chinese sand<br />

dance.<br />

What are some of the things<br />

you’ve done as a head student<br />

this year?<br />

As a head student we’re pretty<br />

much the go between with our<br />

council and all the higher roles in<br />

our school, like our principal. So<br />

TRAVEL: Dunsandel’s Taylin Smith, 18, visiting the Great Wall of China. Taylin and Alyssa Thomas (right) with their waste-free<br />

starter kit.<br />

the three of us get put in charge<br />

of three of the sub-councils that<br />

make up the school council.<br />

Mine are the academic council,<br />

the cultural council and the arts<br />

council . . . we also run school<br />

assemblies, they happen once<br />

or twice a term. We’re in charge<br />

of writing scripts for them and<br />

making sure everything runs<br />

smoothly.<br />

What are you most proud of<br />

that you’ve done as your time as<br />

a head student?<br />

EMBRACING CULTURE: Taylin competing at the 10th world<br />

Chinese speech competition in Kunming, China.<br />

Mostly recently there was<br />

a celebration of 125 years of<br />

women’s suffrage that was held<br />

in town as the Isaac Theatre<br />

Royal. One female student from<br />

each school was selected to go<br />

up on stage with Prime Minister<br />

Jacinda Ardern and ask her a<br />

question. I was lucky enough<br />

to be chosen by my principal<br />

to do that. That was quite a big<br />

thing for me because I do social<br />

studies and stuff, so I’m quite<br />

into politics and seeing how<br />

people can change the world and<br />

challenge different views and<br />

things. So that was really cool to<br />

see and be a part of.<br />

What was your question to Ms<br />

Ardern?<br />

I’m quite passionate about the<br />

environment and making sure<br />

we protect for future generations.<br />

My question was regarding that.<br />

She had said not too long ago that<br />

global warming was the nuclearfree<br />

issue for our generation so<br />

I was wanting to know what she<br />

meant by that.<br />

How did you feel asking<br />

that question and meeting Ms<br />

Ardern?<br />

It was so amazing to meet<br />

her, she was so down to earth<br />

. . . it was really cool because<br />

my friend Alyssa Thomas and I<br />

study social studies, alongside<br />

environmentalism, we’ve had to<br />

do a social action. We decided<br />

to make these waste-free starter<br />

kits. So basically it’s this kit<br />

with all these different sorts of<br />

products, that we’ve sourced<br />

from local companies and a few<br />

other franchises, and they just<br />

replace one use plastic products<br />

. . . alongside that event with<br />

Jacinda Ardern I managed<br />

to email the people that were<br />

running it and see if I could give<br />

one [kit] to her. She’s done so<br />

many cool things recently with<br />

regards to making policies to<br />

get rid of plastic bags and things<br />

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almost encourage her and show<br />

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skills to the test<br />

How did Ms Ardern react to<br />

being given one of your kits?<br />

She was very, very happy. It’s<br />

kind of all a blur, it was quite<br />

exciting but yeah, she gave me a<br />

hug and said “thank you so, so<br />

much.” It was really cool. We had<br />

written her a card as well so she<br />

would have been able to read that<br />

in her own time.<br />

When did you join the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Youth Council?<br />

I only started this year. I<br />

wish I had been in sooner but<br />

unfortunately, I only learnt about<br />

it this year through one of my<br />

friends who was on it.<br />

When did you start learning<br />

Chinese?<br />

I started learning Chinese in<br />

year 9, so I’m in year 13 now. I’ve<br />

been learning it for a total of five<br />

years.<br />

How many times have you<br />

been to China?<br />

I went once with a school trip<br />

so that was back when I was<br />

in year 11 . . . it was very eyeopening<br />

because it was one of my<br />

first big trips without my family.<br />

And then I was fortunate to go<br />

last year for the world speech<br />

competition.<br />

Can you tell me about your<br />

scholarship to study in China?<br />

Everyone who got to compete<br />

at the world level [of the speech<br />

competition] was given one.<br />

There were 305 of us I think<br />

from 185 different countries all<br />

competing together.<br />

What will you be studying?<br />

So it entails us to continue<br />

our Chinese studies. I will be<br />

learning Chinese language and<br />

literature. That will be improving<br />

my reading, listening, writing<br />

and speaking skills.<br />

Would you like to live in<br />

China on a long-term basis?<br />

I have been thinking about<br />

it. I’m not too sure. I think it<br />

would be a cool opportunity but<br />

I’m very family-orientated so<br />

I don’t think I could leave my<br />

family behind in New Zealand to<br />

permanently live in China.<br />

What do you like about<br />

China?<br />

BIG MOMENT: Taylin talking to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.<br />

I love the way that in China<br />

everyone’s respectful of<br />

everyone’s talents and they like<br />

to see people succeed . . . just the<br />

culture itself is just so different.<br />

I like the idea of being open to<br />

different cultures and places<br />

around the world because I’m<br />

not originally from New Zealand<br />

so already I’ve got two cultures<br />

under my belt.<br />

Where are you originally<br />

from?<br />

I was born in Cape Town,<br />

South Africa. I moved to<br />

Auckland when I was five-yearsold<br />

and we lived there for a year<br />

before moving back to South<br />

Africa for a year. So I’ve been in<br />

Christchurch since 2007.<br />

Where do you work for<br />

your part-time job and how<br />

often?<br />

I work at Just Jeans in<br />

DressSmart. I’ve got about six<br />

or seven hours every Sunday<br />

. . . sometimes I get work on<br />

Saturdays or in the holidays I get<br />

a few more hours.<br />

How do you balance<br />

everything going on?<br />

Pretty much having a diary and<br />

writing everything down. Having<br />

an amazing mum that helps out,<br />

letting me borrow the car and<br />

getting me places. Lots of time<br />

management actually.<br />

What would be your ideal<br />

job?<br />

I think something where I can<br />

use my Chinese to sort of help<br />

out. I think recently with this<br />

whole social studies thing, I’d<br />

love to incorporate something to<br />

do with helping the environment<br />

in my job . . . and also working<br />

with the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Youth Council, I<br />

have a passion for governmental<br />

stuff so I wouldn’t mind going<br />

that route either.<br />

EXPLORING: If approved, a Darfield wastewater reticulation<br />

system could be as far away as 2031.<br />

Little progress<br />

on Darfield<br />

wastewater system<br />

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding<br />

LITTLE progress has been<br />

made over determining<br />

whether Darfield could get a<br />

new wastewater reticulation<br />

system in the future.<br />

If the system was to be<br />

approved, it could be as far<br />

away as 2031 from being<br />

installed.<br />

Water services asset manager<br />

Murray England said the<br />

district council is exploring<br />

a number of treatment and<br />

reticulation options.<br />

If a decision to construct a<br />

reticulated wastewater system<br />

was confirmed following<br />

community consultation,<br />

Darfield households could be<br />

asked to pay $20,000 each.<br />

An update in the latest<br />

Malvern Community Board<br />

report said the biggest cost<br />

was not the treatment but the<br />

reticulation.<br />

Mr England said the<br />

funding for this could be a<br />

one off payment or other<br />

funding models could be<br />

used.<br />

“In addition to the capital<br />

payment, there would be an<br />

ongoing annual charge to<br />

cover the operation and asset<br />

management of the scheme,”<br />

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Mr England said the next<br />

step in the process was for<br />

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A community board report<br />

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Hellier named Highland games chief<br />

STRENGTH: New Zealand’s highest achieving Highland games<br />

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NEW ZEALAND’S highest<br />

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for the Hororata Highland<br />

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Patrick Hellier has been<br />

involved in the games since 1988<br />

as an athlete in the heavy events,<br />

tossing cabers and other feats<br />

of strength and skills that the<br />

Scottish devised.<br />

During this time, he has won<br />

the New Zealand championship<br />

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lead to him representing<br />

New Zealand in overseas<br />

championships.<br />

He has competed in games and<br />

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States, Australia, Malaysia,<br />

Canada and Scotland.<br />

Said Mr Hellier: “It is an<br />

absolute honour to have been<br />

invited to be chieftain of the<br />

Hororata Highland Games. I first<br />

competed at Hororata in 2011<br />

and I still have the ‘rock’ trophy<br />

I was presented as champion that<br />

year.”<br />

Along with his Highland<br />

games accomplishments,<br />

Mr Hellier has also competed<br />

and coached at the top level in<br />

athletics.<br />

He has been named New<br />

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STRENGTH: The Hororata Highland Games on November 10<br />

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He has been throws<br />

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Mr Hellier is the head judge of<br />

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He has worked as a police<br />

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Last year, <strong>Selwyn</strong> MP Amy<br />

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Now<br />

Fire rages, homes at risk<br />

Cycle challenge for veterans’ charity<br />

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding<br />

ROLLESTON RESIDENT Amy<br />

Baynes will not let her injuries<br />

define her.<br />

The New Zealand Defence<br />

Force chief petty medical officer<br />

sustained a back and hip injury<br />

in Afghanistan in 2004 while<br />

out training on patrol when she<br />

slipped down a hill.<br />

“I am not defined by my injury<br />

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2014 and 2016, and seeing people<br />

far worse off than me. I live each<br />

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Over time her hip became<br />

worst to the point where she<br />

eventually needed a replacement<br />

while juggling with two young<br />

children.<br />

The injury also caused<br />

damage to the vertebrae in her<br />

lower back.<br />

From the fall she often has<br />

flare ups and her lower disc when<br />

it swells which begins to compress<br />

her spinal cord.<br />

Last year, Mrs Baynes decided<br />

to take the lead as the liaison<br />

officer and organiser of the event<br />

on behalf of the NZDF.<br />

She said she wanted to provide<br />

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traumatic stress disorder after a<br />

teenager died in a flat fire above a<br />

restaurant in Oamaru, which he<br />

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of the globe<br />

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In 2015 Mr Blackburn received<br />

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the United Kingdom cycle from<br />

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18 Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

SELWYN TIMES<br />

News<br />

Motorists<br />

asked to<br />

take care<br />

THE DISTRICT council is asking<br />

drivers to take extra care with<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> children heading back to<br />

school this week.<br />

More than 9500 children are<br />

heading back to school.<br />

Many of these young people<br />

will be getting off and on school<br />

buses, in and out of cars and<br />

walking, biking and scooting to<br />

and from school.<br />

District council school road<br />

safety co-ordinator Stephanie<br />

Hautler said the public needs to<br />

make sure its children are reminded<br />

of road safety skills.<br />

“Road safety starts at home but<br />

children can be a bit rusty after a<br />

few weeks off so keep a close eye<br />

out for them,” she said.<br />

“It’s the right time to refresh<br />

your kids on the kerb drill, to<br />

watch out for sneaky driveways<br />

and to check they are wearing<br />

their helmets and hi-viz.”<br />

The kerb drill involves stopping<br />

one step back from the kerb,<br />

looking and listening for traffic<br />

coming from all directions.<br />

If there is traffic coming,<br />

children should wait until it has<br />

passed and then look and listen<br />

for traffic again.<br />

Growth puts pressure on advice bureau<br />

• By Anan Zaki<br />

A BOOMING population in<br />

Rolleston is putting pressure on<br />

a community service group.<br />

The Citizen’s Advice Bureau<br />

Christchurch area manager<br />

Mollie Howarth wants more<br />

volunteers and donations to cope<br />

with demand.<br />

The bureau is a voluntary<br />

group providing free legal,<br />

justice of the peace and social<br />

services.<br />

The demand for services at<br />

the Hornby branch is being<br />

fuelled by more people moving<br />

to Wigram and Rolleston, Mrs<br />

Howarth said.<br />

She said the population<br />

growth in the area started after<br />

the September 2010 and February<br />

2011 earthquakes.<br />

“It’s perhaps because there’s<br />

the perceived psychological<br />

feeling of [the west] being the<br />

safer side of town,” Mrs Howarth<br />

said.<br />

“A lot of people from <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

are stopping off in Hornby,<br />

working in Hornby, doing their<br />

groceries, and I’m primarily<br />

talking about Rolleston,” she<br />

said.<br />

The <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council<br />

estimated Rolleston’s population<br />

to be at about 13,000 in 2016, an<br />

increase from 9500 in 2013.<br />

Out of 8811 clients contacted<br />

by the branch in the 20<strong>17</strong>/18<br />

financial year, 10 per cent are<br />

from <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

Most of the demand is for justice<br />

of the peace services, which<br />

made up 2346 clients in 20<strong>17</strong>/18.<br />

The clients are dealt with by<br />

52 volunteers in the Hornby<br />

branch.<br />

But there are not enough volunteers<br />

to open a new branch in<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>, Mrs Howarth said.<br />

It also needed more donations<br />

to meet the increased population<br />

growth.<br />

Volunteers often have to get<br />

clients to open up about their<br />

issues, she said.<br />

“For example we might get a<br />

phone call from someone saying<br />

‘I need a food parcel’,” Mrs<br />

Howarth said.<br />

“So our volunteers will ask<br />

why. Some people might say<br />

they’ve been drinking heavily<br />

after breaking up with their girlfriend<br />

and spent all their money<br />

on alcohol.”<br />

UNDER<br />

STRAIN:<br />

Citizens Advice<br />

Bureau Hornby<br />

volunteers<br />

(from left),<br />

Bruce Whelan,<br />

Robert Clark,<br />

Christchurch<br />

area manager<br />

Mollie Howarth<br />

and volunteer<br />

Helen Cropp.<br />

The volunteers will then<br />

arrange for a food parcel and<br />

discuss counselling support.<br />

“That is one aspect of what we<br />

do,” Mrs Howarth said.<br />

“We’ll be looking for more<br />

volunteers in March next year, so<br />

there will be opportunities.”<br />

There are currently no advice<br />

bureaus in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District.<br />

Mrs Howarth says with more<br />

funding, that could be possible.<br />

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Advice Bureau, phone 349<br />

5236.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 19<br />

Successful sea trials for tug<br />

• By Matt Salmons<br />

THE HISTORIC tug Lyttelton<br />

could be carrying passengers<br />

for the first time in three years<br />

in December after successfully<br />

undertaking recent sea trials.<br />

Tug Lyttelton Preservation<br />

Society stokers successfully<br />

brought the 112-year-old tug’s<br />

boiler up to the<br />

right pressure<br />

over four days.<br />

Crew members<br />

were given the<br />

green light to<br />

head out for<br />

sea trials on<br />

Mike Bruce<br />

<strong>October</strong> 4.<br />

Tug Lyttelton<br />

Preservation<br />

Society head stoker Mike Bruce<br />

said he and the crew were “very<br />

pleased” and it was a “very<br />

emotional time for many.”<br />

“We never expected this a<br />

week ago, never expected it.”<br />

Mr Bruce said the society’s<br />

short-term task will be to address<br />

any further issues raised<br />

by the marine surveyor present.<br />

The surveyor’s report would be<br />

discussed at the society’s next<br />

meeting.<br />

The stoking of the engine went<br />

“absolutely perfectly,” Mr Bruce<br />

said. The optimum pressure of<br />

80psi was reached by 10am.<br />

All equipment on-board was<br />

run and signed off by an attending<br />

marine surveyor and a<br />

marine architect as steam was<br />

pushed through the engines to<br />

warm them.<br />

Mr Bruce said the engines<br />

“ran like they had never been<br />

down” after they were started<br />

for the first time in three years<br />

at 11am.<br />

“It’s a very real credit to the<br />

fantastic team of engineers who<br />

have looked after them all this<br />

time. Not to forget those men<br />

who designed and built them all<br />

those years ago,” he said.<br />

When it was suggested the<br />

crew could “slip the lines and<br />

take her off the wharf,” Mr<br />

Bruce said it was like “kittens<br />

running to the cream bowl,”<br />

with society members scrambling<br />

in excitement.<br />

“One of our members, who<br />

joined three years ago and turns<br />

up every week, had never seen<br />

CHUGGING:<br />

Tug Lyttelton<br />

cruising<br />

around the<br />

harbour<br />

on her first<br />

outing in<br />

three years.<br />

the engines running. Never<br />

sailed on-board while under<br />

her own power. The guy was<br />

ecstatic.”<br />

He said the tug’s lap<br />

around the harbour went “too<br />

quick” and feedback from those<br />

who had seen it said it was<br />

“huge, better than we hoped<br />

for.”<br />

“We intend to build on<br />

that momentum and keep<br />

this historic vessel for future<br />

generations.”<br />

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Asian trip could<br />

open up<br />

opportunities<br />

– Broughton<br />

NEW OPPORTUNITIES could<br />

emerge for <strong>Selwyn</strong> following<br />

Mayor Sam Broughton’s trip to<br />

China and Japan.<br />

Mayor Broughton, deputy mayor<br />

Malcolm Lyall, district councillor<br />

Bob Mugford and Malvern Community<br />

Board member Karen<br />

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Sister cities visited were Shandan<br />

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and Yubetsu in Japan.<br />

The trip was part of the Sister Cities<br />

Programme, aiming to promote<br />

cultural understanding, co-operation<br />

and economic development.<br />

Mayor Broughton says while in<br />

the Gansu Province, the delegation<br />

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potential links, Mayor Broughton<br />

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Keeping the kids entertained<br />

CHILDREN MADE the most<br />

of the last week of the school<br />

holidays at the Busy Bumbles<br />

holiday programme held<br />

throughout the district.<br />

From sneaking around in<br />

super-sleuth mode and making<br />

pipe-cleaner disguises for a<br />

Mission Impossible-themed<br />

day to celebrating pirates at a<br />

Treasure Island day, it has been a<br />

busy week.<br />

The programme held a<br />

IN NATURE:<br />

Ashlee<br />

Peterson at<br />

The Groynes.<br />

(Right) –<br />

James<br />

McKinlay<br />

and Rebecca<br />

Nicholas<br />

making<br />

bracelets.<br />

range of fun activities in<br />

areas including Rolleston,<br />

Lemonwood Grove, West<br />

Rolleston and Lincoln.<br />

There was also a fun trip<br />

to The Groynes where the<br />

children learnt about<br />

orienteering.<br />

The week was finished off<br />

with a Back to School Party<br />

and dance competition, and a<br />

game of “pin the nose” on the<br />

supervisor.<br />

SELWYN TIMES<br />

Kapa haka in the spotlight<br />

A group od students from Lincoln High School (above) were<br />

among the performers at Po Whakangahau, a mini festival<br />

celebrating waiata, haka and Maori performance at Ellesmere<br />

College. The event was originally started to motivate and<br />

inspire students, and included kapa haka performances from<br />

Southbridge School, Leeston Consolidated School, Lincoln<br />

Primary School, Prebbleton School, Rolleston Christian School,<br />

Lemonwood Grove School, West Rolleston Primary School<br />

and Ellesmere College. At the end of the night, there was<br />

a traditional hangi prepared by parents of the performers.<br />

Proceeds from the hangi sales will go towards future<br />

performances, korero and the Ellesmere Kapa Haka group.<br />

Rolleston<br />

students’<br />

on school<br />

camp<br />

Rolleston College’s Te<br />

Rito Harakeke class<br />

embarked on its first solo<br />

camp recently. The group<br />

ventured to Wainui where<br />

instructors led students<br />

through a range of<br />

activities, including high<br />

ropes, double kayaks,<br />

ultra-high frequency<br />

radios, games and a<br />

leisurely evening around<br />

the campfire.<br />

ADVENTURE: Alijah Prakash (left)<br />

and Lauren Brocket go climbing.<br />

(Below) – The students cool off.<br />

Into the garden<br />

West Melton School pupils Sarah<br />

(left), Sophie, Sophia and Oliver got to<br />

work at Strathearn Lawrey’s garden in<br />

Kirwee. The group visited the garden<br />

in a bid to get ideas for the school’s<br />

new vegetable garden, which caretaker<br />

John Blondell has created. The pupils<br />

helped plant lettuces and protect them<br />

from birds and rabbits.<br />

PHOTO: EMMA SMITH<br />

GIVING: Tai Tapu School pupil Theo Thomas, 10, collected<br />

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Connecting Minds programme. He presented them<br />

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Jemma Balmer. The Connecting Minds programme aims<br />

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and caring thinking to study concepts at a deeper level.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 21<br />

Darfield High School<br />

Community News - Term 3, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Page 1<br />

ShowQuest <strong>2018</strong><br />

Formals<br />

Twice this term, the Darfield High School hall has been<br />

transformed into different worlds. The Senior Formal was<br />

held on Saturday night, 4 August. This year, the chosen<br />

theme was Through the Looking Glass, while the Years 9<br />

and 10 students brightened things up with their theme of<br />

Time to get Tropical.<br />

Both annual Formals are a highlight for many of the<br />

students, and a fun night out. On both occasions, the<br />

Committees involved did an outstanding job with the<br />

decorations and transforming the hall.<br />

At the Senior Formal, one of Darfield High School's very<br />

own bands, The Merchants, got to play a few tunes during<br />

the night.<br />

Thank you to everyone involved with the planning, to<br />

everyone who assisted with the preparations before and<br />

on the day and congratulations to everyone who received<br />

prizes.<br />

Congratulations to the Darfield High School ShowQuest<br />

team. Not only did they win the overall Canterbury Regional<br />

event for <strong>2018</strong>, and awards for Choreography, Design,<br />

Theme, Drama and Performance in the Christchurch event,<br />

but it has recently been announced that they are the winners<br />

of the National Choreography title!<br />

This year, with Stage Challenge being cancelled due to lack<br />

of funding, we were disappointed that we weren’t going to be<br />

able to participate in such a fun event, until the opportunity<br />

of a new competition called ShowQuest came about.<br />

Stage Challenge and ShowQuest are run very similarly, with<br />

schools having 15 minutes to portray a theme and story<br />

line through dancing, music and props. After two auditions,<br />

groups were formed and practices then began. Then, just<br />

seven short weeks later, the performance day was finally<br />

here and all our hard work, stress and practice would be left<br />

on the stage in just one performance.<br />

This year, we decided to base our theme around the gun<br />

violence and school shootings that go on in America. Our<br />

performance followed how the government chooses to<br />

ignore this serious issue even with all of the protests and<br />

movements that have recently been happening, and asked<br />

the audience "How Many More <strong>Times</strong>?" We were inspired<br />

by the movements that students with similar ages to us have<br />

created and how they have dealt with such a serious issue in<br />

society right now.<br />

We want to thank everyone who has been involved with<br />

ShowQuest this year, from the dancers to the backstage<br />

crew, to Miss Blakemore and Mrs Cutler: we couldn’t have<br />

done any of this without you! Thank you for allowing us<br />

to see our vision come to life and create such a powerful<br />

performance giving this amazing theme the justice that it<br />

deserves!<br />

A big thanks to my fellow choreographers, Alex McGregor<br />

and Caitlin Knowles, for working with me to create such<br />

amazing dances, and to Aeryn McMillan for being an<br />

amazing Student Leader to work alongside. To top off the<br />

amazing experience of ShowQuest <strong>2018</strong>, Darfield took<br />

home the big 1st Place! We also won five other awards for<br />

Choreography, Design, Theme, Drama and Performance.<br />

Congratulations, Darfield; we are so proud of each and<br />

everyone of you who were part of the ShowQuest team!<br />

Can’t wait to do it all again next year!<br />

Jemma Dalley<br />

Caitlin Knowles, Jemma Dalley, Aeryn McMillan-Da Via (absent,<br />

Alex McGregor) with the ShowQuest Award for <strong>2018</strong> National<br />

Choreography Winner<br />

Appreciating our Supporters<br />

Each year, the Board and staff of Darfield High School<br />

like to take time to recognise the contribution made by<br />

supporters of our school. It is a convivial evening where we<br />

join together, have a bite to eat and a drink, and pause to<br />

acknowledge the variety of volunteer support they provide.<br />

Across the school, help is provided by coaching sports<br />

teams, helping at camps, assisting at assessment time,<br />

catering at events, and providing work experience and<br />

interview practice.<br />

Term Dates<br />

Term Four: Monday 15 <strong>October</strong> - Thursday 13 December<br />

We are humbled by the many members of the community<br />

who give freely of their valuable time to help us regularly<br />

throughout the year.<br />

Monday 22 <strong>October</strong><br />

Thursday 15 November<br />

Friday 16 November<br />

- Labour Day Public Holiday<br />

- Staff Only Day<br />

- Canterbury Anniversary Day<br />

Darfield High School •McLaughlins Road, Darfield •Telephone: 03 318 8411 •Email: admin@darfield.school.nz •Website: www.darfield.school.nz


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SELWYN TIMES<br />

Get2Go<br />

Challenge<br />

Darfield High School<br />

Community News - Term 3, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Skiing<br />

Page 2<br />

Canterbury<br />

Interschool<br />

One Day Event<br />

On Wednesday 19 September, a group of eight Years 9<br />

and 10 students took part in the annual Canterbury Region<br />

Get2Go Challenge.<br />

The day consisted of rotations of four different events:<br />

orienteering, mountain biking, problem solving and<br />

canoeing.<br />

Overall, the Get2Go was such a great experience and I<br />

highly recommend it to the Year 9 or 10 students. We tried<br />

new things and pushed ourselves out of our comfort zone,<br />

as well as had a great tonne of fun and made new friends.<br />

Canterbury<br />

Finals<br />

On 3 July a team of four students: Marcel A’Court, Logan<br />

Hindle, Cameron Agnew and Jeremy Bourhill represented<br />

Darfield High School at the <strong>2018</strong> Canterbury Epro8<br />

Challenge finals.<br />

On the night they were presented the same array of<br />

equipment and a special concert-themed challenge book.<br />

They had two and a half hours to complete as many tasks<br />

as possible and to earn as many points as possible. The<br />

challenges this year included one related to crowd control,<br />

another one themed around the stage, one in which we had<br />

to build a rig to replace a missing drummer and, finally, a<br />

sound and stereo themed challenge.<br />

The competition was much tougher at this event than in<br />

the heats and the challenges much more complex, to the<br />

point of effectively creating an amplifier out of a roll of card,<br />

a couple of electronic bits and bobs, and a battered old<br />

Samsung stereo that even the instructor had trouble with.<br />

Darfield High School was placed 3rd equal and the team<br />

members really enjoyed the evening, hopeful for a return to<br />

next year’s finals.<br />

Darfield High School Skiing students have had a great<br />

season this winter spending time up at Porters with some<br />

students entering competitions with great results.<br />

Darfield High School Years 7 and 8 Ski Team came second<br />

in the Canterbury Championiships. The Team was made up<br />

of Eddie Adams, Barnaby Maude, Jordan Yaxley, Lachlan<br />

Galletly and Kiana Buechele.<br />

For the first time in a number of years, Darfield High<br />

School had six keen skiers competing at the Canterbury<br />

Secondary Schools Ski and Snowboarding Championships.<br />

The weather was good and the competition tough but the<br />

students who represented Darfield High School can be<br />

justifiably proud of their efforts.<br />

In the Girls Ski event, Mari Henderson finished 12th place,<br />

Viktoria Derik-Westaway 16th place and Emily Waters 18th<br />

place—very pleasing. There was a total of 63 girls in this<br />

event. The Boys Ski event was also very competitive with<br />

Izak Derik-Westaway 12th place, Lachlan Woolley 53rd<br />

place and Matthew Cooper 64th place. Some 92 skiers<br />

managed to complete their two runs.<br />

Mari Henderson, Viktoria and Izak Derik-Westaway (above)<br />

were placed 2nd in their Mixed Team for the Giant Slalom,<br />

in the recent South Island Secondary Schools Skiing<br />

Championships.<br />

Mari also placed 2nd in the Girls Slope Style and 8th in the<br />

Girls Giant Slalom. Viktoria 10th place in the Girls Giant<br />

Slalom and Izak 10th place in the Boys Giant Slalom.<br />

Unfortunately the skierX was cancelled due to high winds.<br />

Another recent event was the Porters Derby Day. Students<br />

had a wonderful day, with excellent results, including First<br />

Intermediate Mixed Team, First Intermediate Boys Team,<br />

Fastest Intermediate Team Trophy, Fastest Boy: Barnaby<br />

Maude and Second Fastest Boy: Cam Waters. The students<br />

who took part were: Barnaby Maude, Eddie Adams, Camden<br />

Waters, Charlie Blackburn, George Daly, Kiana Beuchele,<br />

Daniel Pooler and Noah Whiteside.<br />

Thirteen schools were represented with a total of 21 teams<br />

at the Canterbury Interschool One Day Event, held at<br />

McLeans Island on 12 August. DHS entered two teams<br />

who looked superb as they presented themselves for the<br />

presentation judging prior to the dressage. Darfield Blue,<br />

consisted of Niamh Rayne, Sophie Jarvis, Katherine Hadler<br />

and Charlotte Thomas, while Darfield Maroon was made up<br />

of Jodie Rollings, Georgia Allison, Mikayla Jarvis and Caitlin<br />

Rayne,<br />

Darfield Blue were just pipped at the post with 101.9, coming<br />

second to Christchurch Girls' High School on 101.2. Darfield<br />

Maroon came a very respectable 11th overall on 1<strong>17</strong>.4.<br />

A superb result for both teams and another show of strength<br />

by our sensational equestrians. A special mention to Caitlin<br />

Rayne who finished on the lowest score for both of our<br />

teams and has really advanced over the last year.<br />

Koru Games<br />

Lachlan Woolley, Matt Cooper, Emily Waters, Mari<br />

Henderson, Izak Derik-Westaway, Viktoria Derik-Westaway,<br />

Gavin Chalk (teacher)<br />

Recently, about 80 Years 7 and 8 students attended the<br />

fifth annual Koru Games. The Koru Games were set up<br />

to provide South Island Years 7 and 8 students with the<br />

opportunity to develop their sports skills through playing<br />

team sports for their school.<br />

Fifty-two different schools from all over the South Island<br />

participated in the games this year. There were sports<br />

ranging from Lawn Bowls to Boccia to Netball. We were<br />

lucky enough to be able to participate in this year's games. It<br />

was an awesome opportunity and we made the most of it.<br />

Darfield High School •McLaughlins Road, Darfield •Telephone: 03 318 8411 •Email: admin@darfield.school.nz •Website: www.darfield.school.nz


SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 23<br />

Darfield High School<br />

Community News - Term 3, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Page 3<br />

International<br />

Mid-Winter<br />

Party<br />

At the end of last term, the International Department<br />

hosted this party for our international students, French<br />

exchange students, Kiwi friends and host siblings. It was<br />

great to have more than 70 students there, but we could<br />

not quite eat all 60 pizzas! Thank you to everyone who<br />

came along and supported the event.<br />

Japanese<br />

On 10 August, Darfield High School students Emily Cullen,<br />

Niamh Guy (both pictured below) and Will Davidson, went to<br />

Villa Maria College where Year 10 Japanese Afternoon was<br />

being held. This is an event where Year 10 students from all<br />

around Canterbury get together to enjoy Japanese culture.<br />

There were five activities including Yukata (Japanese<br />

summer dresses): we had the opportunity to try on these<br />

dresses and some Japanese ladies came and helped us.<br />

There was also origami: we made cranes, love hearts and<br />

samurai helmets and calligraphy: we wrote our names and<br />

some phrases. We also played Kendama a Japanese game.<br />

We also had a conversation with Japanese students who<br />

are from the sister school of Cashmere High School; we<br />

talked about what we liked and asked them questions.<br />

Year 10 Afternoon was really fun and I highly recommend it<br />

to any students taking Year 10 Japanese.<br />

DELF Exams<br />

The DELF is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of<br />

Education to prove the French-language skills of non-French<br />

candidates. The acronym DELF stands for Diplôme d'Etudes<br />

en Langue Française (Diploma in French language studies).<br />

DELF qualifications are recognised throughout the world as<br />

reliable proof of proficiency in the French language.<br />

Language certifications such as DELF are being increasingly<br />

introduced in many education systems around the world,<br />

as the importance of defining international standards in<br />

language proficiency is now widely recognised, particularly<br />

with a view to facilitating the mobility of students and<br />

professionals.<br />

There are six levels, which correspond, respectively, to the<br />

six levels of the Council of Europe's Common European<br />

Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). A1 is<br />

the entry level, followed by A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2, which<br />

corresponds to the fluency level of a native speaker. Holders<br />

of the B1 (3rd level) can apply for jobs in France and are<br />

exempt from language examinations when applying for<br />

immigration or citizenship, while holders of the B2 (4th level)<br />

are exempt from language entrance examinations in French<br />

universities.<br />

Every year, Darfield High School offers its students<br />

the opportunity to prepare for and sit these exams. An<br />

increasing number of schools are joining the movement<br />

and the DELF examinations are becoming a major event for<br />

students of French in the Christchurch region.<br />

Four of our students took on the challenge to sit the DELF<br />

this year and all four have been successful! Well done to<br />

Alex Gerritsen, Penny Mitchell, and Kate Morris for gaining<br />

the A2 level of qualification, and Elyse Kerr for gaining the<br />

B1 level.<br />

Kate Morris’s performance in the A2 qualification really<br />

impressed the jury. She is the first student to score a 100%<br />

result in these examinations since they were introduced in<br />

Christchurch six years ago. Bravo, Kate!<br />

Elyse Kerr’s result also made us very proud: she sat the B1<br />

level and gained the best result over all the B1 students in<br />

the Christchurch region. Félicitations, Elyse; fantastique!<br />

National Finals<br />

After winning the Regional competition for Tournament of<br />

Minds, a team of six Years 7 and 8 students were invited<br />

to compete in the national finals, at Victoria University<br />

in Wellington. Our challenge was to create a trap for the<br />

creature that we created at the regionals. We had to<br />

demonstrate how we trapped it and how it worked. During<br />

that time, we also had to do a spontaneous challenge which<br />

means that we got put on the spot. We had to name one<br />

word that is hard to spell, but we had to make a good phrase<br />

to make it easier. We had managed to complete both of our<br />

challenges whilst feeling very proud of ourselves.<br />

Tree Planting<br />

On 10 September, the Year 9s<br />

were lucky enough to head down<br />

to Joyce Reserve and help Te<br />

Ara Kakariki with their biodiversity<br />

restoration project. As part of the<br />

restoration project, we planted<br />

native plant species to help us<br />

have more native vegetation. We<br />

currently have 1% native plantings<br />

in the Canterbury area and Te Ara<br />

Kakariki plan to get it up to at least<br />

10%.<br />

We had multiple people come<br />

down and help us with the three<br />

different activities that we got to do<br />

on this great day. We had Phillip,<br />

Paul and Jules from the Coalgate/<br />

Glentunnel Reserve Management<br />

Committee come down and keep<br />

an eye on things and supervise<br />

us with the planting. We also had<br />

Errol and Kelvin from Waterwatch<br />

come down to teach us about<br />

water testing and investigating the<br />

invertebrates (insects and bugs)<br />

in the Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong> River. A<br />

really big thank you to CPW for the<br />

funding for the plants, guards, site<br />

preparation and maintenance.<br />

It was a great opportunity for the<br />

Year 9s to get out of the classroom<br />

and help by getting stuck into<br />

some gardening and tree planting.<br />

A really big thank you to all I have<br />

mentioned and a big thank you to<br />

Te Ara Kakariki for inviting us to<br />

help, and a big thank you to Lou for<br />

her explanation of how to plant the<br />

native trees and making sure they<br />

stay healthy. It was a great day<br />

and hopefully Darfield High School<br />

gets to continue helping with this<br />

biodiversity restoration project.<br />

On Saturday 22 September, six<br />

international students joined<br />

Miss Hely (Darfield High School<br />

International Director) and took<br />

part in a Te Ara Kakariki volunteer<br />

planting day.<br />

It was lovely to have one of our<br />

host families join in too and bring<br />

their two international students as<br />

well. For some of our students it<br />

was the first time they had ever<br />

planted something, while others<br />

returned after taking part last year.<br />

The plants were all carefully<br />

selected natives. One planting<br />

site was in Springfield and the<br />

other two in Hororata, so everyone<br />

enjoyed seeing more of the<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District.<br />

The day finished with a delicious<br />

dinner at the Hororata Hall.<br />

We were all tired but proud to<br />

have been part of a group that<br />

planted nearly two thousand trees<br />

across the three sites. Well done,<br />

everyone!<br />

Darfield High School •McLaughlins Road, Darfield •Telephone: 03 318 8411 •Email: admin@darfield.school.nz •Website: www.darfield.school.nz


24 Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

Darfield High School<br />

Community News - Term 3, <strong>2018</strong><br />

SELWYN TIMES<br />

Page 4<br />

Interview Day<br />

Interview Day: an annual event with many teachers<br />

and community members working together to create an<br />

educational, engaging experience that will allow us to better<br />

prepare for the future. Interview day is a great example<br />

of a village working to raise prepared, professional young<br />

members of our community.<br />

The special aspect of interview day comes in the form of<br />

individuality; there is no point interviewing for a job you<br />

have no interest in doing, so the hard work and dedication<br />

of the Darfield High School Career Advisers to personalise<br />

the jobs we interviewed for and who was our interviewer<br />

did not go unnoticed. The wide range of jobs meant that a<br />

large number of community members, business owners and<br />

managers came to play the part of interviewers, bringing the<br />

experience and adding to the authenticity of the day.<br />

Whilst the day did not offer any real job opportunities, it<br />

undoubtedly furthered our understanding and helped us<br />

to identify our strengths/weaknesses so we can improve<br />

for future job interviews. The Year 12s would like to thank<br />

everyone involved with Interview Day.<br />

Talent<br />

Quest<br />

On 24 September for the first time, Ellesmere and Darfield<br />

had a combined Talent Quest final, with seven acts from<br />

each school. The night was a great success and it was<br />

awesome to have Darfield students come out to support<br />

their peers and have pride in our school!<br />

A big thank you to the judging panel consisting of Mr<br />

Teasdale (DHS), Mr Henderson (Ellesmere College) and<br />

Rachael Inch (<strong>Selwyn</strong> Creative Network).<br />

Darfield came away with 2nd place, awarded to Teresa<br />

Barnhill (below right) who performed a dance solo and 1st<br />

place, awarded to Neo-politan (a dance trio pictured below)<br />

consisting of Eddie Adams, Barnaby Maude and Liam<br />

Morris.<br />

Congratulations to all the competitors from the heats and the<br />

finals. It is a privilege to be a part of a school with such great<br />

talent and everyone did such a great job in representing our<br />

school and making us proud.<br />

Recycling<br />

Initiative<br />

The Cancer Society's new initiative to reduce the use of<br />

plastic bags and move to recyclable paper for the Oncology<br />

Department at Christchurch Hospital was met with great<br />

enthusiasm by our Years 7 and 8 students as they took to<br />

decorating the bags.<br />

Having been approached at the end of Term Two, the<br />

students have busied themselves producing some fantastic<br />

results.<br />

In a recent Newstalk ZB interview, Liz Chesterman, Chief<br />

Executive, Cancer Society, said:<br />

"We think it is a great project and are really delighted that<br />

the school students and their teachers have embraced it so<br />

well. It is such a great way to get students thinking about<br />

others less fortunate than themselves, great for patients<br />

undergoing cancer treatment to know people are thinking<br />

about them and, of course, children’s art work always brings<br />

great cheer; finally, it is a really cost effective and personal<br />

way for the Cancer Society to maintain its regular supply<br />

of clothing bags to the Oncology Department for patients'<br />

clothing while they are having radiation treatment."<br />

Pitching In<br />

For Plunket<br />

Two Christchurch Plunket clinics have been given a spring<br />

clean thanks to the help from some of our Year 10 students<br />

and the University of Canterbury (UC) Student Volunteer<br />

Army (SVA).<br />

This term, our students, alongside the UC SVA and other<br />

Year 10s from local schools, visited the Burnside and<br />

Burwood Plunket clinics. Over two mornings, the group<br />

trimmed bushes, dug out weeds and unwanted trees,<br />

painted fences, cleaned the playground equipment, and<br />

tidied the grounds.<br />

TERM FOUR<br />

EVENTS<br />

<strong>October</strong><br />

15 First Day of Term Four<br />

Dental Van Year 8s (to 24 <strong>October</strong>)<br />

16 Board of Trustees Meeting (6.30 pm)<br />

PTSA Meeting (7.30 pm)<br />

19 Year 13 AGR Day Out<br />

Year 13 OED MTB<br />

22 Labour Day Public Holiday<br />

24 Year 12 PE MTB Assessments<br />

25 Year 10 Cookie Market<br />

26 Year 12 AGR Day Out<br />

Year 13 OED MTB<br />

29 Year 12 OED MTB<br />

Years 7 and 8 Athletics Sports (PP Day 31 <strong>October</strong>)<br />

30 House Meeting - Tabloids<br />

November<br />

1 Year 13 OED MTB<br />

2 Tabloid Sports<br />

7 First Day of NCEA Exams<br />

Canterbury PS Summer Tournament<br />

13 Board of Trustees Meeting (6.30 pm)<br />

15 Staff Only Day<br />

16 Canterbury Show Day<br />

20 Dispatch Newsletter<br />

PTSA Meeting (7.30 pm)<br />

21 Year 10 Activity Days<br />

23 International End of Year Function<br />

24 Courtenay A & P Show Day<br />

27 Canterbury SS Junior Tennis Championships<br />

28 Canterbury PS Triathlon Championships<br />

29 Years 7 and 8 Summer Quad (Mt Hutt College)<br />

30 Last Day NCEA Exams<br />

NZSS Athletics and Road Race Championships<br />

December<br />

3 Senior Prize Giving<br />

4 Peer Support Leaders Training (to 5 December)<br />

Dispatch Newsletter<br />

5 Canterbury PS Athletics Championships<br />

6 Transition Day for New Entrants<br />

11 Year 10 Film Festival<br />

Board of Trustees Meeting (6.30 pm)<br />

12 Years 7 and 8 Prize Giving PRACTICE 9-10 am<br />

Years 9 and 10 Prize Giving PRACTICE 10-11 am<br />

13 Years 7 and 8 Prize Giving 9.30 am<br />

Years 9 and 10 Prize Giving 1.30 pm<br />

Dispatch Newsletter<br />

Last Day of Term Four<br />

14 Staff Only Day<br />

The UCan Year 10 programme encourages local secondary<br />

students to begin exploring leadership in their communities<br />

through volunteering while being mentored by SVA<br />

members. Along with getting out and making a difference<br />

in the community, the Year 10 students also got to learn<br />

more about the SVA, how it was founded, and the work it<br />

continues to do in the community. The students also were<br />

tasked with coming up with a project idea that they would<br />

like to implement within their own school and community and<br />

pitching it to a panel consisting of representatives from the<br />

university and SVA.<br />

Visit our website for all our latest news, events, school calendar,<br />

and gallery of photos, bookmark http://darfield.school.nz/<br />

Darfield High School •McLaughlins Road, Darfield •Telephone: 03 318 8411 •Email: admin@darfield.school.nz •Website: www.darfield.school.nz


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Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

Backyard Critters<br />

Is it a midge or mozzi?<br />

Mike Bowie is<br />

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his backyard at Lincoln.<br />

His column aims to raise<br />

public awareness of<br />

biodiversity, the variety<br />

of living things around<br />

us. Check out the full list<br />

of invertebrates found at<br />

http://naturewatch.org.<br />

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Neville Benny, who attended<br />

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cake at the afternoon tea with his<br />

grandson, Stirling.<br />

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SELWYN TIMES<br />

Report shows <strong>Selwyn</strong> set<br />

for strong future<br />

447,311<br />

visits to <strong>Selwyn</strong> libraries<br />

(physical, virtual and wifi)<br />

2,458<br />

building consents issued, in<br />

average processing time of<br />

9.24 days<br />

7.6<br />

million litres of water<br />

supplied to <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

households and businesses<br />

27,247<br />

tonnes of material processed<br />

through Pines Resource<br />

Recovery Park<br />

77.1<br />

kilometres of road resurfaced<br />

Economic confidence, continuing growth and community development are key themes in the<br />

Council’s latest Annual Report, just released.<br />

The 20<strong>17</strong>/18 report notes that with a population estimated at over 60,000 <strong>Selwyn</strong> is now the<br />

third-largest territorial authority in the South Island – and our economy is growing at double the<br />

national average.<br />

Mayor Sam Broughton says the Council is continuing to play a central role in providing the<br />

essential services, infrastructure and facilities to support a growing community.<br />

“We’re pleased to be contributing to <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s success,” he says. “Our results for the year outline<br />

the investment we are making to support our communities and make sure we are well placed to<br />

accommodate the growth that we expect will continue for some time.”<br />

During 20<strong>17</strong>/18 the Council achieved 88% of its performance targets for the year – a 2% increase<br />

on the previous year.<br />

Building activity has remained strong with 2,458 building consents issued during the year,<br />

reflecting the ongoing development of new residential subdivisions.<br />

Major new community facilities this year included the opening of the Dunsandel and Tai Tapu<br />

Community Centres, with West Melton opening shortly, while earthquake strengthening was<br />

completed at Ladbrooks and Springston halls. Progress was made on the planned Rolleston town<br />

centre with initial concept designs released.<br />

Work continued to develop Foster Park as an important sport and recreation hub, including the<br />

completion of a new playground and additional sports fields, and extending the footpath network.<br />

Major roading projects included intersection upgrades at two busy Rolleston locations, Masefield<br />

Drive/Rolleston Drive and Jones Road/Hoskyns Road. Both projects included installation of traffic<br />

lights, footpaths and other infrastructure.<br />

Across the district, this year the Council completed resealing on 77.1 kilometres of roads, repaired<br />

5,273 potholes and maintained over 1,000 kilometres of unsealed roads.<br />

A major upgrade to the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant included a new bio-reactor and<br />

upgrades to the sludge solar drying hall and UV treatment system.<br />

New community initiatives launched this year included the Show Me <strong>Selwyn</strong> bus tours and<br />

Everything <strong>Selwyn</strong> website, both aimed at supporting newcomers to the district. The Council also<br />

delivered an expanded Summer in <strong>Selwyn</strong> event programme, and helped celebrate our growing<br />

diversity through events like CultureFest.<br />

Overall the Council’s financial position remains sound. Expenditure for the year was $100.6<br />

million compared with budget of $99 million. Revenue for the year was $146 million compared<br />

with budget of $128.6 million. Population and housing growth resulted in higher than anticipated<br />

revenue from both rates and development contributions, while increased vested assets reflected<br />

the high level of subdivision activity.<br />

Development contributions are retained for future infrastructure provision and cannot be used to<br />

reduce rates, while vested assets are a non-cash item and are also not available to reduce rates.<br />

Feedback sought on Parks and Reserves Bylaw<br />

The Council is proposing changes to its current Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2009 and we want your feedback.<br />

The proposed changes take into account the evolving behaviours and use of parks and reserves since<br />

it was last reviewed in 2009. We’ve made minor changes to the layout and formatting of the bylaw, and<br />

addressed new issues that have arisen since the last review.<br />

The changes also reflect the growth of urban areas, increased number of tourists choosing camping as<br />

preferred accommodation, changes to the district’s social fabric, habits, recreation trends and use of<br />

technology such as drones.<br />

It’s important to have your say, as open space forms an integral part of the district’s aesthetic, social,<br />

ecological, cultural and economic life. We have more than 1200 hectares of parks and reserves in the<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> district.<br />

Public consultation on changes to the Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2009 closes on 20 November <strong>2018</strong> at<br />

5pm. For more information visit www.yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz.<br />

Back to school road safety<br />

Over 9,500 <strong>Selwyn</strong> children are heading back to school this<br />

week so it’s important that drivers take extra care when travelling<br />

through our townships.<br />

Many of these young people will be getting off and on school buses, in<br />

and out of cars and walking, biking and scooting to and from school.<br />

School Road Safety Coordinator Stephanie Hautler says we need to<br />

make sure our children are reminded of road safety skills.<br />

“Road safety starts at home but children can be a bit rusty after a<br />

few weeks off so keep a close eye out for them,” she says.<br />

“It’s the right time to refresh your kids on the kerb drill, to watch out<br />

for sneaky driveways and to check they are wearing their helmets<br />

and hi viz”.<br />

If your children walk or bike to school independently take them on<br />

practice bike rides or walks to school while the roads are quiet.<br />

“Find a safe route that minimises the amount of road crossing they<br />

have to do, the shortest route may not always be the safest,” Ms<br />

Hautler says.<br />

The kerb drill:<br />

1. Stop one step back from the kerb.<br />

2. Look and listen for traffic coming from all directions.<br />

3. If there is traffic coming, wait until it has passed and then look<br />

and listen for traffic again.<br />

4. If there is no traffic coming, walk quickly straight across the road.<br />

5. While crossing, look and listen for traffic, wherever it may come from.<br />

Plenty of opportunities from<br />

Sister Cities expedition<br />

Mayor Sam Broughton has identified a number of parallels between<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> and our sister cities, during his recent trip to China and Japan.<br />

Mayor Broughton, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall and Councillor Bob<br />

Mugford and Malvern Community Board member Karen Meares<br />

took part in the 20-day trip to China and Japan.<br />

The trip was part of the Sister Cities Programme, aiming to promote<br />

cultural understanding, co-operation and economic development.<br />

Mayor Broughton says while in the Gansu Province, the delegation<br />

saw a number of industries local <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses could<br />

potentially form relationships with.<br />

“What we saw in Gansu Province was an area that farmed grain and<br />

lamb, as well as producing wine.<br />

“It was fascinating to see so many parallels between some of our<br />

key export earners and what one of our sister cities produces,”<br />

Mayor Broughton says.<br />

With the identification of potential links Mayor Broughton will now<br />

be investigating how to take advantage of the similarities, and look<br />

for ways that local businesses can develop relationships with firms<br />

in Gansu.<br />

Mayor Broughton and the rest of the delegation were amazed at the<br />

hospitality offered to them during their trip to China and Japan, and<br />

will be looking to reciprocate when hosting trips in the future.<br />

Council services on Labour Day<br />

Council offices, Libraries and Service Centres, Rolleston Community<br />

Centre and Lincoln Event Centre will be closed on Labour Day,<br />

Monday 22 <strong>October</strong>. Rubbish and recycling collection will occur<br />

as normal. <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre is open from 8am–8pm. Pines<br />

Resource Recovery Park is open from 10am–4pm.<br />

Council Call<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council<br />

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338<br />

Rolleston Library<br />

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ph 347 2880<br />

Darfield Library & Service Centre<br />

1 South Terrace, Darfield<br />

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780<br />

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Notices<br />

COMMUNITY FUND<br />

APPLICATIONS<br />

Applications for the first round<br />

of funding from the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Community Fund close at the<br />

end of the month. The fund<br />

is open to any organisations<br />

whose principle functions or<br />

activities are of a charitable<br />

(not-for-profit) nature. Full details<br />

on eligibility and criteria, along<br />

with the online application form<br />

are at www.selwyn.govt.nz/<br />

selwyncommunityfund<br />

ALCOHOL NOTICES<br />

Southbridge Rugby Football<br />

Club Incorporated has applied<br />

to renew its club licence.<br />

Objections are open until 26<br />

<strong>October</strong>. For more information<br />

head to www.selwyn.govt.nz/<br />

alcoholnotices<br />

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE<br />

Wednesday <strong>17</strong> <strong>October</strong><br />

Rakaia Huts 9.30–10am<br />

Southbridge School<br />

10.45am–12pm<br />

Abbeyfield, Leeston<br />

2.30–3.00pm<br />

Thursday 18 <strong>October</strong><br />

Annabel’s West Melton<br />

1.00–1.30pm<br />

Lincoln University Early<br />

Childhood Centre 2.00–2.30pm<br />

Prebbleton Township/Tavern<br />

3.30–5.30pm<br />

Tuesday 23 <strong>October</strong><br />

Glenroy Hall 11.40–12.10pm<br />

Windwhistle School 1–1.30pm<br />

Glentunnel School 1.55–2.55pm<br />

Glentunnel Hall 3–3.30 pm<br />

NOTICE OF MEETING<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council Sister<br />

Cities Committee<br />

Tuesday 13 November <strong>2018</strong> at<br />

6pm, Rolleston.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District has Sister<br />

Cities cultural and friendship<br />

relationships and exchange<br />

visits with our Sister Cities<br />

in Japan; China; Coventry in<br />

Rhode Island, USA; and Toraja,<br />

Indonesia;<br />

Anyone welcome to attend.<br />

RSVP to Bernadette Ryan 3472<br />

830 or bernadette.ryan@selwyn.<br />

govt.nz for catering purposes.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Events<br />

WWW.SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS<br />

Meetings<br />

Public Forums: Council,<br />

Community Board and local<br />

committee meetings are open<br />

to the public. Time is available at<br />

the start of meetings for people<br />

to speak on matters of concern.<br />

Please notify Bernadette Ryan<br />

or your local committee at least<br />

three days before the meeting.<br />

Township, Hall and Reserve<br />

Committees: To list or make<br />

changes to meeting details, email<br />

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.<br />

nz or phone 347 2800 or 318<br />

8338 by 9am Wednesday the<br />

week before publication.<br />

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY<br />

BOARD<br />

Unless otherwise stated all of<br />

these meetings will be held at the<br />

Rolleston Council Building.<br />

Road Safety Subcommittee<br />

Wed <strong>17</strong> Oct 10am<br />

Malvern Community Board<br />

Tue 23 Oct 4.30pm<br />

Kirwee Hall<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Waihora Zone<br />

Committee<br />

Tue 6 Nov 1pm<br />

Lincoln Event Centre<br />

Property Committee<br />

Wed 7 Nov 9am<br />

Audit and Risk Subcommittee<br />

Wed 7 Nov 10.15am<br />

Council meeting<br />

Wed 7 Nov 1pm<br />

ON THE<br />

ROADS<br />

LOCAL COMMITTEES &<br />

ASSOCIATIONS<br />

Coalgate Township Committee<br />

Tue 23 Oct 7.30pm<br />

Coalgate Fire Station<br />

Coalgate/Glentunnel Reserve<br />

Management Committee<br />

Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm<br />

Coalgate Fire Station<br />

Darfield Recreation<br />

and Community Centre<br />

Management Committee<br />

Mon 5 Nov 7.30pm<br />

Darfield Rec and<br />

Community Centre<br />

Darfield Township Committee<br />

Thur 18 Oct 7.30pm<br />

Darfield Library/Service Centre<br />

Doyleston Community<br />

Committee<br />

Wed 7 Nov 7.30pm<br />

Osborne Park Hall<br />

Glenroy Community Hall<br />

Committee<br />

Tue 16 Oct 7.30pm<br />

Glenroy Community Hall<br />

Glentunnel Township<br />

Committee<br />

Mon 29 Oct 7.30pm<br />

Glentunnel Community Centre<br />

Ladbrooks Community Hall<br />

Committee<br />

Fri 26 Oct 7.30pm<br />

Ladbrooks Hall<br />

(note change of date)<br />

On the roads this week<br />

Leeston Community Committee<br />

Mon 5 Nov 7.30pm<br />

Leeston Library<br />

Community Room<br />

Leeston Park Committee<br />

Mon 29 Oct 8pm<br />

Leeston Park Pavilion<br />

Rolleston Community Centre<br />

Management Committee<br />

Thur 25 Oct 7pm<br />

Rolleston Community Centre<br />

Rolleston Residents Association<br />

Mon 28 Oct 7pm<br />

Rolleston Community Centre<br />

Sheffield/Waddington<br />

Community Committee<br />

Thur 18 Oct 7.30pm<br />

Sheffield Hall<br />

Springston Hall Committee<br />

Fri 9 Nov 7.30pm<br />

Springston Hall<br />

(additional meeting)<br />

Springston Reserve Committee<br />

Wed <strong>17</strong> Oct 7.30pm<br />

Errol Tweedy Pavilion,<br />

Springston Reserve<br />

Tawera Memorial Hall<br />

Committee<br />

Wed 7 Nov 7.30pm<br />

Tawera Hall<br />

Waihora Park Reserve<br />

Committee – AGM<br />

Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm<br />

Waihora Bowling Club<br />

Pre-seal repair work will be undertaken on Lincoln Tai Tapu Road, Ellesmere Road,<br />

Leadleys Road and Blakes Road.<br />

Reconstruction will continue on Waimakariri Gorge Road between Waddington<br />

Road and Minchins Road.<br />

Resealing will be completed along The Lake Road and Hudsons Road.<br />

Curve Road, Cossars Road, Lincoln Tai Tapu Road and Ellesmere Road will have<br />

patch sealing take place.<br />

Maintenance grading is to take place in the Hororata, Dunsandel and Motukarara areas.<br />

The shoulder on West Belt, Lincoln is being formed and sealed.<br />

MONDAY<br />

22<br />

OCTOBER<br />

WEDNESDAY<br />

31<br />

OCTOBER<br />

SATURDAY<br />

3<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

Homebush Stables and<br />

Gardens<br />

2142 Homebush Road, 10am–4pm<br />

This historic place will be open to<br />

the public free of charge to celebrate<br />

25 years of operating and restoring<br />

the stables complex and gardens.<br />

Buildings, musuem, gardens and<br />

cafe all open. Bring a picnic or enjoy<br />

country feasts and delicious food in<br />

the Swingletree Cafe.There will be<br />

plenty to see and do including a teddy<br />

bears picnic and children’s games.<br />

Signposted from Darfield.<br />

Halloween Disco<br />

Lincoln Event Centre, 4.30–6pm<br />

Lincoln Event Centre’s Halloween<br />

Disco is back for <strong>2018</strong>! Come dressed<br />

to dance in your favourite Halloween<br />

costume for an afternoon full of fun<br />

and activities. For pre-schoolers and<br />

children aged up to eight years. Just<br />

$3 per child or $5 per family, tickets<br />

available from the Lincoln Event Centre<br />

reception or door sales on the day.<br />

Rolleston Fireworks<br />

Foster Park, 5pm<br />

The iconic event is back again, brought<br />

to you by an incredible group of local<br />

volunteers. As well as a wonderful<br />

fireworks display, there will be plenty<br />

of delicious food options, fairground<br />

rides and entertainment including on<br />

stage performances. Access by way of<br />

donation, $5 per adult and $2 per child<br />

(5 to 12 years). Postponement date of<br />

Sunday 4 November.<br />

What do YOUth think? survey<br />

The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Youth Council wants to hear what young people think about living,<br />

learning, working and playing in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

Each year <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council conducts a residents’ survey to better<br />

understand the needs of the <strong>Selwyn</strong> community.<br />

Starting this year, the Youth Council have decided to conduct their own annual youth survey to help<br />

focus their efforts to better support the district’s youth.<br />

The survey is open until Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong> for any young person living in <strong>Selwyn</strong> between the<br />

ages of 13–24.<br />

Complete the survey by Wednesday 24 <strong>October</strong> and you’ll be in the draw for an early bird $50 Prezzy Card<br />

prize. Go to the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Youth Council’s Facebook page for more information and a link to the survey.<br />

SATURDAY<br />

24<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

The Courtenay A&P Show<br />

Kirwee Showgrounds, from 8am<br />

Featuring fun and friendly competition,<br />

a great day out where town and<br />

country meet. The Courtenay A&P<br />

Show is a held on the Saturday after<br />

Show Weekend. For more information<br />

head to www.courtenayshow.org.nz.<br />

For information on listing a community event visit<br />

www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall<br />

Leeston Library & Service Centre<br />

19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />

Ph 347 2871<br />

Lincoln Library & Service Centre<br />

Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />

Ph 347 2876<br />

(03) 347 2800<br />

Darfield call free 318 8338<br />

www.selwyn.govt.nz<br />

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FREE<br />

SAUSAGE<br />

SIZZLE<br />

This summer | Tuesdays 5.30–7pm<br />

This summer <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council will be visiting 19 different<br />

locations around <strong>Selwyn</strong> and four of those locations are up for grabs.<br />

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<br />

enjoying some music and games for the kids. Check out our Facebook page ‘Meet Your Street <strong>Selwyn</strong>’ for event information,<br />

photos and wet weather postponement details or visit selwyn.govt.nz/meetyourstreet.<br />

Date<br />

November <strong>2018</strong><br />

Tuesday 6<br />

Tuesday 13<br />

Tuesday 20<br />

Tuesday 27<br />

December <strong>2018</strong><br />

Tuesday 4<br />

Tuesday 11<br />

Tuesday 18<br />

January 2019<br />

Tuesday 8<br />

Tuesday 15<br />

Tuesday 22<br />

Tuesday 29<br />

February 2019<br />

Tuesday 5<br />

Tuesday 12<br />

Tuesday 19<br />

Tuesday 26<br />

March 2019<br />

Tuesday 5<br />

Tuesday 12<br />

Tuesday 19<br />

Tuesday 26<br />

Location<br />

Austen Place, Rolleston<br />

Walter Place, Kirwee<br />

Perthshire Crescent Reserve, Lincoln<br />

Westview Crescent, West Melton<br />

Matisse Close, Rolleston<br />

Corner of Tramway and Leeston Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel<br />

Mahy Place, Rolleston<br />

Woodville Street, Leeston<br />

Juliet Place and Caesar Close, Little Rolleston Hamlet, Rolleston<br />

William Street, Prebbleton<br />

Everett Street, Coalgate Reserve, Coalgate Township Edition<br />

Walkway between Foxford Close and Kilkenny Close, Lincoln<br />

Goulds Green, Rolleston<br />

William Hyde Place, Darfield<br />

Corner of Sarsfield and O’Connells Street, Southbridge<br />

Central Ward competition winner<br />

Malvern Ward competition winner<br />

Springs Ward competition winner<br />

Ellesmere Ward competition winner<br />

Your chance to host<br />

Here in <strong>Selwyn</strong> we also encourage neighbourhoods<br />

to organise their own local street gathering.<br />

If you are interested in hosting<br />

your own Council offers a<br />

subsidy of up to $75 per street<br />

gathering (conditions apply).<br />

Visit selwyn.govt.nz/<br />

meetyourstreet.<br />

Your chance to win!<br />

This year we want you to tell us where<br />

you think the final four Meet your Street<br />

locations should be held for 2019. We<br />

have set aside the four dates in March to<br />

be decided by a lucky draw, one in each<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> ward.<br />

Applications are open now and close Friday<br />

30 November <strong>2018</strong>. The lucky winning<br />

streets will be announced<br />

early December.<br />

Visit selwyn.govt.nz/<br />

meetyourstreet to nominate<br />

your street.<br />

$75<br />

FUNDING<br />

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SPORTS<br />

Weedons’ batting<br />

collapse leads to<br />

loss against Sefton<br />

STEAMING IN: Weedons’ Fraser Austin in motion during his<br />

run in to the bowling crease.<br />

YEAH NICE: Wicket-keeper Todd Inness (below) collects a<br />

dot ball from Jono Green.<br />

A TOP order collapse was too<br />

much for Weedons to overcome<br />

as they tried to chase down 193<br />

against Sefton on Saturday in<br />

the Canterbury country premier<br />

one-day competition.<br />

The second round match was<br />

the only one to take place in the<br />

competition at the weekend, with<br />

pitch covers being blown off at<br />

Southbridge, and wet ground<br />

ruling out play at Southbrook<br />

and Cheviot.<br />

With Weedons Domain<br />

temporarily unavailable while a<br />

new pavilion is being built, their<br />

fixture against Sefton was shifted<br />

to the Mandeville Sports Centre<br />

in Ohoka.<br />

Sefton batted first to rattle up<br />

192/7 in their allotted 45 overs.<br />

Fraser Austin and Josh Watson<br />

were the best of the Weedons<br />

bowlers, with both taking two<br />

wickets. Lachie Stove, Brad<br />

Knightingale and Sandeep Singh<br />

also took wickets.<br />

Sefton’s Callum Simpson, who<br />

recently returned home from<br />

a cricket trip to Sydney with<br />

CHASE: Brad Knightingale<br />

keeps his eyes on the ball<br />

while fielding.<br />

Christchurch Boys’ High School,<br />

showed real maturity to top score<br />

with an unbeaten 47 off 85 balls.<br />

Weedon’s chase for victory hit<br />

an early road block when former<br />

CBHS pupil Matt Rowe reduced<br />

Weedons to 9/3 on his way to<br />

claiming a five-wicket bag.<br />

Sam Wilson was the best of the<br />

Weedons batsman with a knock<br />

of 37 from 81 balls.<br />

Wilson’s partnerships with<br />

Todd Inness and Shannon<br />

Dunnett gave Weedon’s some<br />

brief hope of a recovery when<br />

they were 58/4.<br />

However, with only four<br />

players reaching double figures,<br />

the fight back was unable to<br />

build momentum.<br />

It was Simpson who owned<br />

the day, bowling with skill and<br />

control to grab three wickets to<br />

go with his knock of 47. Sefton<br />

then cruised to a comfortable 64-<br />

run victory.<br />

Scoreboard<br />

Sefton 192/7 (C Simpson<br />

47no, K Campbell 29, B<br />

Fleming 19; F Austin 2/32)<br />

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FOCUSED: Tom Suyker looks to flick a delivery off his legs.<br />

BOWLING: Sandeep Singh delivers a ball.<br />

RUNS: James Richards and Tom Suyker cross ends.<br />

HISTORY: Former Halswell Quarry Park ranger John Moore with his collection of photographs.<br />

Halswell history to go on display<br />

• By Anan Zaki<br />

HALSWELL’S HISTORY dating<br />

back to 1850 will be showcased<br />

this weekend.<br />

More than 1000 photos of the<br />

area were compiled together by<br />

former Halswell Quarry Park<br />

ranger, John Moore.<br />

A retired farmer, Mr Moore<br />

has lived in the Halswell area<br />

since 1978.<br />

Mr Moore helped transform<br />

the Halswell Quarry into the<br />

park that it is today throughout<br />

the 1990s and early 2000s.<br />

The majority of his collection<br />

was passed down from late<br />

photographer Lyal Browne and<br />

late historian Doug Ridder.<br />

Mr Ridder lived in Halswell for<br />

81 years, until he passed away in<br />

2002, aged 85.<br />

“I got to know Doug very well<br />

and he had a wonderful collection<br />

of history of the Halswell Quarry,<br />

and the early settlers of Halswell,”<br />

Mr Moore said.<br />

“When he retired and went<br />

up to Napier to live, he gave me<br />

all his boxes of photographs and<br />

handwritten notes that he had,”<br />

he said.<br />

A lot of the history work<br />

focused on the Halswell Quarry,<br />

which opened in the 1860s and<br />

closed in 1990.<br />

Mr Ridder’s research showed<br />

that much of the broken metal<br />

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of Quarry<br />

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surrounding<br />

area in 1937.<br />

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used to form roads replacing<br />

tracks that were prone to winter<br />

flooding.<br />

One of the tracks, that ran<br />

from the south to the then new<br />

city of Christchurch, was named<br />

Lincoln Rd, now known as<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 33<br />

Motoring<br />

• By Ross Kiddie<br />

AS AN AVID motorsport follower,<br />

I like it when Kiwis show the world<br />

how quick we are behind the wheel<br />

of competition cars.<br />

We have many racers who are<br />

making a name for themselves on<br />

the world stage, one of my idols<br />

is World Rally Championship<br />

driver Hayden Paddon. Paddon is<br />

one of those genuinely nice guys<br />

and, of course, is super quick in<br />

a rally car. He drives for Hyundai<br />

Motorsport, and is a great<br />

ambassador for the brand, and<br />

New Zealand in total.<br />

Hyundai’s WRC contender is<br />

loosely based around its small car<br />

– the i20 and Paddon certainly<br />

knows how to make it fly. I<br />

simply can’t wait until the next<br />

round of the WRC, and will I be<br />

following with interest Paddon’s<br />

future in the sport.<br />

Given the success Hyundai<br />

have experienced in the WRC,<br />

it’s no surprise there is a road<br />

car spin-off. However, instead<br />

of it being i20-based the hot<br />

hatchback is based on the i30<br />

and is labelled i30N, the N<br />

representing the development<br />

work done at the legendary<br />

Nurburbring race circuit in<br />

Germany and Hyundai’s research<br />

and development facility at<br />

Namyang in South Korea.<br />

The i30N competes squarely<br />

with the likes of Renault’s Clio<br />

RS, Ford’s Focus RS and Subaru’s<br />

WRX. However, it must be<br />

mentioned that some of the<br />

competition have four-wheeldrive,<br />

the i30N is a front-wheeldrive<br />

model only.<br />

That aside, the i30 is a<br />

genuine performance car, it has<br />

a turbocharged 2-litre engine<br />

which drives through a sixspeed<br />

manual transmission and<br />

electronically-controlled limited<br />

slip differential. The driveline<br />

is packaged for entertainment,<br />

there is 202kW available at the<br />

top end with the turbocharged<br />

boost promoting a 353kW torque<br />

figure available all of the way<br />

from 1500rpm to 4700rpm, with<br />

another 25Nm on overboost, if all<br />

the ducks are lined up in a row.<br />

Hyundai claims a 6.1sec<br />

standstill to 100km/h acceleration<br />

time, along with a 250km/h top<br />

speed. I’m sure these figures are<br />

accessible, the engine is a real<br />

honey in terms of flexibility,<br />

it sings freely to the redline,<br />

yet has a gentle flow of power<br />

right through the rev band,<br />

there’s never a point of lag nor<br />

reluctance to deliver. Yet, you can<br />

also drive the i30N leisurely at<br />

city speeds without drama, it will<br />

pull from low revs, and if you do<br />

get caught in an inappropriate<br />

gear there is enough torque on<br />

offer to pull freely out of that<br />

situation.<br />

However, the i30N is at its best<br />

on a high country burst. Sadly,<br />

there are too few manual gearbox<br />

cars in today’s market, so it is very<br />

refreshing to have a drive with<br />

a stick-shift. I took the test car<br />

on a loop through the fabulous<br />

Malvern Hills.<br />

It is a delight in tight,<br />

challenging corners, there is a lot<br />

of electronic trickery through the<br />

driveline, which means power<br />

to the wheels is given the best<br />

chance of grip.<br />

There is little push through<br />

the steering, understeer is<br />

moderated and grip through<br />

all corners is massive. That is<br />

supplied in the first instance<br />

by what I regard as the world’s<br />

best rubber – Pirelli PZero tyres<br />

(235/35 x 19in) – directional<br />

accuracy is stunning and steering<br />

feel is delightful.<br />

Hyundai have developed<br />

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• Configuration – Fourcylinder,<br />

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At $54,990, the i30N is a bangfor-buck<br />

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This evaluation focuses mostly<br />

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i30N. I make no apology for that,<br />

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It is most certainly the car for<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 35<br />

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For diesel vehicles, they will also run an<br />

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Get out in the garden this<br />

Labour<br />

Weekend<br />

Labour weekend is near and it is a great time to get<br />

out into the garden! Here are our top garden tasks...<br />

SELWYN TIMES<br />

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Saturday 20th <strong>October</strong>: 8am – 5pm<br />

Sunday 21st <strong>October</strong>: 9am – 4pm<br />

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Sow some seeds<br />

Watching seeds grow and flourish is<br />

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our Seed Raising mix to start them off<br />

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once they are a good size seedling.<br />

Remember to use the right seeds for<br />

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lettuce, peas, courgettes, spinach,<br />

spring onions, beans, tomatoes, alyssum,<br />

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When planting out the seedlings, use our seed raising mix<br />

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seedlings as they grow, bloom and fruit in your garden.<br />

Safety in the garden<br />

Spring brings the risk of catching Legionnaires Disease if you don’t handle potting<br />

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• Remember to use gloves and masks when handling the mix<br />

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• Store bags out of direct sunlight<br />

• Always wash your hands after gardening, and before eating or drinking<br />

If you develop any flu-like symptoms after<br />

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Home-grown strawberries<br />

Fancy some juicy home-grown strawberries? Garden beds, raised planters, pots,<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 37<br />

Gardening<br />

Local<br />

News<br />

Now<br />

Add art to provide a personal touch<br />

Fire rages, homes at risk<br />

WOULD YOU dare to buy<br />

a friend or relative a piece of<br />

garden art this Christmas?<br />

The idea that you can make art<br />

yourself for next to nothing is<br />

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So if you find yourself at a<br />

sculpture exhibition, or a garden<br />

festival, and you see a toilet roll<br />

holder bolted to what appears<br />

to be a concrete drainage pipe<br />

lovingly smeared in purple paint,<br />

don’t imagine you could do the<br />

same yourself. Just buy it and get<br />

it home to rescue that desperately<br />

dull stretch of griselinia.<br />

But before parting with your<br />

cash bear in mind: where you are<br />

going to put it; what it will look<br />

like when it is in place; and if you<br />

know when to say ‘‘stop’’. Art,<br />

they tell you, is very personal.<br />

Not so in the garden, where<br />

everyone invited around must<br />

suffer or marvel at your personal<br />

taste on show.<br />

It pays to buy not what your<br />

gut instinct says you love but<br />

what will gel best with the geraniums.<br />

Inside the house, most artworks<br />

would look acceptable displayed<br />

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plants are like a painted canvas.<br />

So the art you bring home is really<br />

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Big lawns thus require fat<br />

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Therefore you have to first<br />

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Resist buying the art while<br />

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Gardening<br />

Plenty to keep you busy in the warmer<br />

TEMPERATURES are trending<br />

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to flourish.<br />

There is plenty to keep gardeners<br />

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warmer hours in the garden.<br />

Vege garden<br />

Soil is key when it comes to<br />

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build good organic soil structure<br />

by adding plenty of fresh compost<br />

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Plant out summer vegetables<br />

like beans, beetroot, carrots, celery,<br />

courgettes, cucumbers, corn,<br />

leeks, lettuce, melons, onions,<br />

radish, pumpkin and tomato.<br />

Stagger plantings so you have a<br />

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Apply side dressings of vegetable<br />

fertiliser once plants are established<br />

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Flowering annuals<br />

Make room for your summer<br />

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plenty of rich, fresh compost and<br />

PLANTING TIME: Indoors or outdoors its time to get flowers in the dirt.<br />

turn the soil over well. Summer<br />

annuals can include alyssum,<br />

asters, cornflowers, californian<br />

poppy, cosmos, livingstone daisy,<br />

lobelia, marigolds, nemesia, petunias,<br />

portulaca, phlox, salvias,<br />

sweet peas and zinnias.<br />

Fruit trees<br />

Apply fruit tree fertiliser and as<br />

the soil warms up, mulch around<br />

trees to help keep weeds away<br />

and aid water retention. Grape<br />

vines and kiwifruit vines will be<br />

growing vigorously and may need<br />

some trimming to keep under<br />

control.<br />

Strawberries<br />

Towards the end of the month,<br />

early varieties of strawberries<br />

start to ripen, much to the delight<br />

of birds, so make sure you cover<br />

plants with a net. Fungal grey<br />

mould or botrytis can affect<br />

strawberries so keep checking<br />

plants, removing any infected<br />

leaves quickly. Adding pea straw<br />

or hay around plants also helps,<br />

and keeps the ripening berries<br />

clean and healthy.<br />

Herbs<br />

Remove last season’s herbs and<br />

plant out new season varieties,<br />

including basil. Plant more than<br />

one of your favourite herbs so you<br />

have plenty on hand. Snip herbs<br />

regularly (even when you’re not<br />

using them) to encourage fresh<br />

growth.<br />

Lawns<br />

Time to tackle any lawn repairs<br />

now that the soil is warming up.<br />

Where you have bare patches in<br />

the lawn, add new topsoil before<br />

broadcasting lawn seed and<br />

lightly water to activate germination.<br />

Apply lawn fertiliser to existing<br />

lawns if you haven’t already<br />

and mow regularly to encourage<br />

growth.<br />

Ornamental shrubs<br />

Because winter shrubs like<br />

azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons<br />

are coming to the end<br />

of their flowering, they’ll need<br />

minor pruning before they break<br />

into spring growth. Apply acid<br />

fertiliser in late <strong>October</strong> along<br />

with some mulch.<br />

Container gardening<br />

Flowers in pots, containers<br />

and hanging baskets add colour<br />

throughout the summer months<br />

to decks, entranceways, courtyards<br />

and balconies. Herbs and<br />

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Remove any existing plants<br />

and old potting mix and thoroughly<br />

rinse and clean the container<br />

(don’t forget the outside).<br />

Being in a confined space means<br />

potted plants deplete the soil<br />

more quickly of nutrients, so<br />

always use fresh, good quality<br />

mix each season.<br />

Roses<br />

Apply side dressings of rose<br />

fertiliser and mulch well around<br />

rose plants. Regularly ‘dead head’<br />

finished blooms to encourage<br />

continuous flowering, making<br />

sure you clean your secateurs or<br />

clippers beforehand.<br />

Have fun in the garden.<br />

LEVEL:<br />

The layout<br />

of your<br />

pavers<br />

doesn’t<br />

have to be<br />

uniform<br />

to create<br />

an affect<br />

as well<br />

as being<br />

practical.<br />

TASTE: Remove last season’s herbs and plant out new<br />

season varieties, including basil. Plant more than one of<br />

your favourite herbs so you have plenty on hand.<br />

Build a path using pavers<br />

PAVING PART of your garden<br />

will create an extra “room” for<br />

your barbecue, a couple of sun<br />

loungers, or a table and chairs.<br />

Or, you could make a track<br />

through your garden or lawn.<br />

Work out where you want the<br />

paving stones. An area with a<br />

bit of slope is good for drainage,<br />

but make sure it does not slope<br />

towards the house.<br />

Measure the area, in square<br />

metres, so you can calculate how<br />

many pavers you will need.<br />

Allow five per cent more for<br />

those you will have to cut to fit<br />

odd spots.<br />

Dig the area and level it. Don’t<br />

recess it too much as the paving<br />

stones should be above the<br />

ground to stop water pooling.<br />

About 10 or 12cm is the right<br />

depth for foot traffic.<br />

Build a thick base of gravel or<br />

stone chip by putting one thin<br />

layer over another compacting<br />

each time (hire a plate compactor<br />

from a hire company).<br />

Put in edging restraints (buy<br />

concrete edging from hardware<br />

stores) to hold up a free edge of<br />

stones.<br />

Put down about 3cm of sand<br />

on the top of your base layer of<br />

gravel.<br />

Lay the paving stones in the<br />

sand and use the compactor to<br />

settle them.<br />

Measure and mark the stones to<br />

be cut and use a diamond saw or<br />

paver splitter (available from hire<br />

companies).<br />

Wear earmuffs and safety<br />

glasses. Sweep sand over the<br />

paved area to fill in gaps.<br />

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Concept Art – Business &<br />

Careers 1 hour<br />

Saturday, 1-2pm<br />

Learn about career paths<br />

and business opportunities<br />

for concept artists, game and<br />

character developers, as well<br />

as learn the finer techniques to<br />

improve your art. Recommended<br />

for adults and young people aged<br />

16 years and over. Cost is $15.<br />

Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston<br />

Drive<br />

Introduction to 3D Modelling<br />

for Games<br />

Saturday, 1-3pm<br />

This workshop will cover<br />

the basics of 3D modelling<br />

for absolute beginners and is<br />

directed toward people who<br />

are interested in 3D art and<br />

don’t know where to start, or<br />

beginners who have a little<br />

experience but want to learn<br />

more. Recommended for adults<br />

and young people aged 16 years<br />

and over. Free.<br />

Lincoln Library & Service<br />

Centre, 22 Gerald St<br />

Adult Fashion Illustration<br />

Saturday November 3, 10am-<br />

2pm<br />

Dreaming of becoming a<br />

fashion designer, merchandiser,<br />

or stylist? Learn the elements<br />

of a basic fashion design sketch<br />

and start to develop your own<br />

Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi by<br />

5pm each Wednesday<br />

croquis. Two beginner workshops<br />

will be held by fashion designer<br />

Trudi Fraser at Rolleston and<br />

Darfield. These workshops are<br />

suitable for ages 18 and over.<br />

Cost is $15 per person, bookings<br />

essential.<br />

Darfield Library & Service<br />

Centre, 1 South Tce<br />

Adult Book Club<br />

Wednesday 9.30-10.30am<br />

Leeston, and 6.30-8pm, Rolleston<br />

Library<br />

Book discussion groups<br />

are a fun and popular way to<br />

expand your reading subjects,<br />

meet people in your area and<br />

share your thoughts and ideas<br />

about reading. The sessions are<br />

organised to be a discussion over<br />

a cup of tea and a biscuit, rather<br />

than strict literary criticism.<br />

You will read across a variety of<br />

genres and this helps extend the<br />

reading experience to include<br />

things you may not necessarily<br />

have chosen before.<br />

Leeston Library and Service<br />

Centre, 19 Messines St, and<br />

Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston<br />

Drive<br />

Rhymetime<br />

Tuesday 10.30-11am, Darfield<br />

and Lincoln, and Wednesday,<br />

9.30-10am, Rolleston. Then<br />

Thursday in Lincoln, 9.30-10am,<br />

and Monday, 10-10.30am<br />

Go along to a fun art session especially for teenagers. Teen Artspace gives adolescents the<br />

opportunity to participate in art and craft activities and hang out with friends in a creative<br />

atmosphere. You will learn how to use various art and craft materials. The class is free. Sessions<br />

will be held Tuesday, 4.30-6pm, at the Darfield Library and Service Centre, and Wednesday,<br />

4-5.30pm, at the Leeston Library and Service Centre.<br />

Rhymetime is a fun, interactive<br />

session of stories, songs, rhymes<br />

and bubbles. Aimed at children<br />

under 18-months-old.<br />

Darfield Library and Service<br />

Centre, 1 South Tce, Lincoln<br />

Library and Service Centre, 22<br />

Gerald St, Rolleston Library, 94<br />

Rolleston Drive, and Leeston<br />

Library and Service Centre, 19<br />

Messines St<br />

Halloween Disco<br />

Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 31, 4.30-<br />

6pm<br />

The Lincoln Event Centre<br />

Halloween Disco is back.<br />

Go dressed to dance in your<br />

favourite Halloween costume<br />

for an afternoon full of fun and<br />

activities. For pre-schoolers and<br />

children aged up to eightyears.<br />

Cost is $3 per child or<br />

$5 per family. Tickets available<br />

from the Lincoln Event Centre<br />

reception or door sales on the<br />

day.<br />

Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer<br />

Drive<br />

Markets:<br />

West Melton Market:<br />

Saturday, 9am-noon. St Paul’s<br />

Church.<br />

Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft<br />

Market: Saturday, 9.30am-<br />

12.30pm. Gerald St, Lincoln.<br />

Darfield Market: Saturday,<br />

9am-1pm, opposite Challenge<br />

Darfield, South Tce.<br />

Edendale Car Boot Sale:<br />

Sunday, noon-3pm, Edendale<br />

Among the many attractions, like stalls offering<br />

delicious homemade jams and speciality<br />

foods, handmade crafts, a wide range of<br />

plants and a large selection of second-hand<br />

books, there will be the always-popular<br />

Country Auction.<br />

This year, the auction will feature locally made<br />

garden art, while a competition between the<br />

local craftsmen to see whose art draws the<br />

highest bid will add extra flavour and fun to the<br />

event.<br />

The fair is being held at the<br />

Hororata Domain on Labour<br />

Day, <strong>October</strong> 22. The date<br />

also marks the end of the<br />

Christchurch City Council’s<br />

Beca Heritage Week, during<br />

which the 125th anniversary<br />

of women’s suffrage is<br />

being celebrated.<br />

Hororata has a historic<br />

connection with this<br />

heritage celebration, as it<br />

was local resident Sir John<br />

Hall who pushed the bill<br />

through Parliament that<br />

gave women the vote.<br />

Cafe, 888 Sandy Knolls Rd,<br />

West Melton.<br />

Running groups:<br />

Lincoln Road Runners:<br />

Tuesday registration from<br />

5.30pm, then run starts at 6pm.<br />

3km or 6km events. Starts at<br />

Lincoln University. Gold coin<br />

donation.<br />

Malvern Road Runners:<br />

Tuesday registration starts at<br />

5.45pm and the first of the 6km<br />

runners leave at 6pm. 3km<br />

or 6km. Starts from Malvern<br />

Netball Centre.<br />

Ellesmere Road Runners:<br />

Wednesday registration from<br />

5.45pm starts at 6pm. 3km or<br />

6km walk or run. Starts from<br />

Leeston physiotherapy.<br />

Auction a highlight<br />

of annual spring fair<br />

The annual Hororata Parish<br />

Spring Fair always draws<br />

crowds from far and near<br />

that come to enjoy a relaxing<br />

day out in the country, and<br />

this year’s event should be<br />

no exception.<br />

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LEESTON<br />

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We run an after-school tutoring business,<br />

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Ellesmere area. Current roll: 35 children.<br />

There is great potential to grow this business.<br />

Qualified teachers are employed. Training in the use<br />

of Kip McGrath programmes and in the operating of<br />

a tutoring business will be provided by Head Office.<br />

Further information can be found at:<br />

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For local information please contact Sheelagh or<br />

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leeston@kipmcgrath.co.nz<br />

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375 dia x 1.2 long - $75.00 ea<br />

450 dia x 1.2 long - $168.00 ea<br />

Discount given for 4 or more<br />

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Contact Sharon Carrick<br />

(Johnston Civil Ltd)<br />

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or (03) 324-3744<br />

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Firewood Firewood<br />

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Yard hours. Fri 8pm – 5pm<br />

Sat 8am – 12pm or by arrangement<br />

838 Jones Road, Rolleston<br />

Phone yard 347 8622<br />

or Andrea 021 222 8661<br />

Funeral Directors<br />

Non-Service Cremation $2,050<br />

Just Funerals, a family owned and<br />

operated company with qualified,<br />

registered and experienced staff.<br />

Other services also<br />

available, please<br />

call to enquire.<br />

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landscaping<br />

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• Roof painting<br />

• Plastering, tiling, wallpapering<br />

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• Maintenance - complete roof repairs,<br />

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brickwork<br />

• Window repair & replacement<br />

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Storage<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 43<br />

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />

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Storeman /<br />

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Leeston Seeds Limited is seeking<br />

a fulltime Storeman / Forklift<br />

Operator for its Seed Cleaning and<br />

Treatment operation in Leeston.<br />

Requirements for the role include:<br />

• Forklift licence with F endorsement*<br />

• Able to work extended hours plus weekend work<br />

• Be accurate with recording details & some<br />

warehouse knowledge<br />

• Be proactive with a ‘can do’attitude<br />

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Situations Vacant<br />

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We need your forgotten<br />

Do you have a kilt getting dusty at the back of<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Kilted Mile is<br />

growing in popularity but in<br />

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The Kilted Mile is a race which<br />

takes competitors on a one<br />

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and scoffing a Hororata Pie<br />

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Contact Karen Pasco at karen.pasco@<br />

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We will need the kilt by 1pm on Friday,<br />

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AgResearch is the Crown Research Institute tasked with delivering leading<br />

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Our internationally-recognised scientists work across the agricultural sectors in<br />

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Administrative Assistant<br />

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What you will be doing<br />

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For more info or to apply go to www.agresearchcareers.co.nz<br />

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Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

SELWYN TIMES<br />

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SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 45<br />

LIMITED TIME ONLY – SALE ENDS OCTOBER 29 th <strong>2018</strong> • Excludes Manchester and Accessories<br />

Whitehaven Queen Bed<br />

now only $ 799<br />

Accessories not included.<br />

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now only $ 1499<br />

Accessories not included.<br />

ALL BEDROOM ON SALE<br />

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Andorra 3 Seater Electric Recliner<br />

now only $ 1999<br />

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now only $ <strong>17</strong>99<br />

Casoria Outdoor Single Seater<br />

now only $ 999<br />

Accessories sold separately.<br />

a<br />

ALL LOUNGE ON SALE<br />

ALL OUTDOOR ON SALE


46 Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

SELWYN TIMES<br />

Refresh your home for summer...<br />

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Accessories not included.<br />

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www.targetfurniture.co.nz


SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 47<br />

NEW<br />

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now only $ 499<br />

Turn over for <strong>2018</strong> Outdoor collection.<br />

INSTORE AND ONLINE


48 Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

SELWYN TIMES<br />

Outdoor <strong>2018</strong><br />

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now only $ 999<br />

Accessories sold separately.<br />

Montego Dining/Lounge Set<br />

now only $ 1999<br />

Accessories not included.<br />

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now only $ 479<br />

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now only $ 3899<br />

SAVE $ 1000<br />

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We accept:<br />

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the BeSt PRoPeRtieS AcRoSS<br />

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INSIDE<br />

PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY<br />

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, <strong>17</strong>th octoBeR <strong>2018</strong><br />

Vendor has purchased - must be sold!<br />

Framed by thriving gardens and boasting plenty of<br />

character and personality, this stylish home was designed<br />

and constructed to complement its natural surroundings.<br />

This spacious home features 4 large bedrooms, a large<br />

‘country-style’ kitchen, and a generously-proportioned<br />

bathroom. Designed with families in mind, the open-plan<br />

living area offers plenty of versatility, while a wood fire<br />

guarantees year-round comfort. Other highlights include<br />

neutral decor, a separate laundry, and excellent indoor/<br />

outdoor flow.<br />

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is fully-fenced and boasts 4 paddocks, barn shed and a<br />

large double garage (with internal access).<br />

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bustle of modern life the property lies just a stone’s throw<br />

away from the charming township of West Melton with all<br />

of its boutique shops and quality amenities.<br />

Our vendor has cherished his time here, taking great pride<br />

in his home and maintaining it to the highest standards.<br />

But the time to downsize has arrived, and with the next<br />

chapter in his life beckoning he’s determined to achieve<br />

a result as quickly as possible. Homes of this size, in this<br />

popular pocket of the country are always in demand, and<br />

interested parties are advised to act quickly - Instructions<br />

are clear “this must sell under the hammer!”.<br />

Open Home: Saturday 2-3pm<br />

Auction: 31st <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong> at 2pm<br />

Russely Golf Club, 428 Memorial Ave (unless sold prior)<br />

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2<br />

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M 027 503 777<br />

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M 027 503 777<br />

P 03 349 9919<br />

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3<br />

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M 021 135 0887<br />

P 03 347 4711<br />

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M 027 608 4768<br />

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M 027 515 7045<br />

P 03 347 4711<br />

Welcome<br />

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Jon has always been passionate<br />

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027 687 0113<br />

Your home for local property


4<br />

Lifestyle, Landbank or Develop, FINAL WEEK!<br />

92 Manse Road Leeston<br />

Sadly, for our owners, a change in plans dictates that their<br />

forever home MUST go.<br />

This seriously impressive Boyd Chamberlain home,<br />

nestled on 2.7Ha of sub-dividable land, offers a fantastic<br />

opportunity for the ‘lifestyler’, equestrian lover, entertainer<br />

or the savvy landbank/developer.<br />

The open plan kitchen is sleek and sophisticated, a marble<br />

bench top overlooking the dining area with great flow to the<br />

outdoor space forms the hub of the home – entertaining is a<br />

pleasure.<br />

Cathedral ceiling and feature log burner set in schist<br />

surrounds form a cosy space in the main living room.<br />

Comfort year round with zoned underfloor heating,<br />

the extras and functionality of the home are simply too<br />

extensive to list – this is a must see.<br />

Beyond the landscaped grounds and gardens lies real<br />

potential. Zoned Living 2, with the option to further<br />

subdivide, reap the rewards now or enjoy the future proof<br />

value of your investment underpinned by the development<br />

potential.<br />

Deadline Sale – offers presented 4pm Thursday 25th<br />

<strong>October</strong>.<br />

View Sunday 1:30-2:30pm<br />

www.harcourts.co.nz/RH4985<br />

Steve Alfeld<br />

M 0210 2402 528<br />

P 03 349 9919<br />

Local Community Knowledge<br />

Local Community Service<br />

Big Company Network and Resources<br />

Thinking of Selling? I’d love to talk.<br />

Steve Alfeld<br />

021 0240 2528<br />

steve.alfeld@harcourts.co.nz<br />

Four Seasons Realty 20<strong>17</strong> Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />

Your home for local property


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M-A<br />

MATSON & ALLAN<br />

REAL ESTATE LIMITED<br />

‘The<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Experts’<br />

Residential<br />

Lifestyle<br />

Rural Property<br />

Licensed REAA2008<br />

ROLLESTON - 11 Reuben Avenue<br />

OAMARu STONE CLASSIC<br />

• Oamaru Stone Classsic<br />

• 240m 2 (approx) Oamaru Stone home.<br />

• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1 ensuite<br />

• 2x living areas with log burner & heat pump<br />

• 2 car internal garaging<br />

• North facing with veranda on two sides<br />

• Freshly painted and new carpet throughout<br />

• Newly laid ready lawn with pop up irrigation<br />

• 1435m 2 section<br />

Viewing: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm<br />

Price: Neg Over $550,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0445<br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

andrew@marealestate.co.nz<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

ROLLESTON - 13 Rochester Crescent<br />

READY AND WAITING ON ROCHESTER<br />

• Affordable<br />

• Great location<br />

• Two separate living areas<br />

• Well-appointed location<br />

• Three double bedrooms<br />

• Master with WIR and ensuite<br />

• underfloor tile heating<br />

• Private and secure section<br />

• Immediate possession available<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Mon 3.45 – 4.15pm<br />

Price: Neg over $489,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0446<br />

Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576<br />

jackie@marealestate.co.nz<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

ROLLESTON - 8 Full Moon Lane<br />

EPITOME OF LIVING WITH 4 CAR<br />

GARAGE<br />

• Executive home built in <strong>2018</strong><br />

• Two generous size living areas<br />

• Stovax standalone fire place<br />

• Large sliders to decked area<br />

• Designer kitchen; granite benchtops & walk in pantry<br />

• Designated dining and living<br />

• Four double bedrooms<br />

• Spacious master with large WIR and ensuite<br />

• Standalone bath in the main bathroom<br />

• Separate laundry and plenty of internal storage<br />

• Private 820sqm, designated trailer or vehicle parking<br />

ROLLESTON - 7 Jasper Court<br />

FIRST HOME BuYERS BE QuICK!<br />

• Low maintenance investment<br />

• Built in 2015<br />

• Views to idyllic reserve from living and outdoor<br />

entertaining areas<br />

• Sleek kitchen fitted with quality appliances<br />

• Three generously proportioned bedrooms<br />

• Large centrally located bathroom<br />

• Intelligently designed for maximum space<br />

• Easy stress free living, fabulous starter property<br />

DARFIELD - 1141A Greendale Rd<br />

YOuR PIECE OF PARADISE<br />

• Large lifestyle family home on 6200sqm<br />

• Beatifically decorated 233sqm home<br />

• Log fire with 2 heat pumps<br />

• Converted double garage to super large games<br />

room or work from home area<br />

• Newly built 90sqm high studded implement shed<br />

on a concrete base<br />

• Awesome country living at its best<br />

• Large bedrooms and chef’s style kitchen<br />

SOUTHBRIDGE - 26 St James Street<br />

FOuR CAR GARAGING AND FuTuRE<br />

POTENTIAL<br />

• Three bedroom home (two very large)<br />

• Large country kitchen<br />

• Tidy dining/lounge area<br />

• separate formal lounge,<br />

• Bathroom and large laundry.<br />

• Fantastic patio<br />

• 3 car garage and an<br />

• Extra single garage with workshop<br />

• Numerous established trees<br />

• Established botanic setting<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Mon 2.15 – 2.45pm<br />

Price: Neg Over $749,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0440<br />

Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576<br />

jackie@marealestate.co.nz<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Mon 3.00 – 3.30pm<br />

Price: Neg Over $455,000<br />

www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0431<br />

Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576<br />

jackie@marealestate.co.nz<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Sun 12.30 – 1.00pm<br />

Price: Neg Over $695,000<br />

www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0403<br />

Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690<br />

paul@marealestate.co.nz<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Mon 12.00 – 12.30pm<br />

Price: $369,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0433<br />

Cameron McRae Mb 027 769 6696<br />

cameron@marealestate.co.nz<br />

ROLLESTON - 73 Dynes Road<br />

SENSATIONAL FIVE DOuBLE BEDROOM &<br />

TRIPLE CAR GARAGE<br />

• Fabulous executive living<br />

• Five double bedrooms plus study<br />

• Three separate living areas<br />

• Stunning kitchen with stone benchtops<br />

• Walk in pantry<br />

• Beautifully specified bathrooms<br />

• Ducted heat pump system throughout<br />

• Triple car garage<br />

• Delightful street appeal<br />

kIRWEE - 12 Anson Street<br />

HIDDEN GEM OF KIRWEE<br />

• Quality built 200sqm home<br />

• 2024m 2 of total privacy (two titles)<br />

• 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms<br />

• Open plan kitchen and dining<br />

• 3 large living areas<br />

• Log fire and heat pump<br />

• Recent redecoration throughout<br />

• Beautifully landscaped with heaps of garaging<br />

• Separate area for a work from home option<br />

LEESTON - 25 Market Street<br />

PERMANENT MATERIAL HOME WITH<br />

MANY EXTRAS<br />

• Immaculate renovated permanent material home<br />

• Three big bedrooms (two extra-large)<br />

• Modern kitchen with designated dining<br />

• Large open plan living area<br />

• North facing decking<br />

• Huge Osburn logburner and HRV<br />

• Modern bathroom, Large separate laundry<br />

• Large two car garage with workshop attached, carport,<br />

vege gardens, more sheds for firewood & storage.<br />

• Modern sleep out which could also be the perfect work<br />

from home area<br />

LEESTON - 22 Pound Road<br />

THE ONE YOu HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR<br />

• Great opportunity for first home buyers<br />

• Located on the sunny side of the street<br />

• Three good sized bedrooms<br />

• Tidy bathroom<br />

• Open plan living with free standing logburner on<br />

wetback<br />

• Separate kitchen<br />

• Super sunny and warm conservatory\<br />

• Solar hot water, heatpump and double glazing<br />

• Separate laundry<br />

• 790m 2 section with free standing double garage<br />

• Garden shed & woodshed<br />

Viewing: Mon 1.30 – 2.00pm<br />

Price: Neg Over $795,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0430<br />

Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576<br />

jackie@marealestate.co.nz<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Sun 1.45 - 2.15pm<br />

Price: Neg Over $549,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0425<br />

Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690<br />

paul@marealestate.co.nz<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Mon 1.00 – 1.30pm<br />

Price: $419,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0442<br />

Cameron McRae Mb 027 769 6696<br />

cameron@marealestate.co.nz<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Viewing: Mon 1.45 – 2.15pm<br />

Price: Neg Over $385,000<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0419<br />

Cameron McRae Mb 027 769 6696<br />

cameron@marealestate.co.nz<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

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

Chris Flanagan<br />

027 433 4657<br />

Andrew Taylor<br />

027 435 5930<br />

Jackie Derrick<br />

027 636 3576<br />

Jo Barrett<br />

021 859 006<br />

Brendon Roxburgh<br />

027 571 3983<br />

Stephan Knowler<br />

027 229 9522<br />

Cameron McRae<br />

027 769 6696<br />

Paul Robinson<br />

021 277 2690<br />

Emily Newcombe<br />

021 645 695


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Irrigated 10Ha with two separate dwellings<br />

A very rare find. Located right on the edge of NZ’s fastest growing town and soon to be<br />

just minutes’ drive from central Christchurch. This complete property offers so much for<br />

any discerning buyer.<br />

An approximately 350m 2 grand homestead nestled in established park like grounds.<br />

Multiple living and dining areas and an excellent outdoor dining/entertaining area<br />

complete with a wine cellar. This home is an entertainers dream and or family home.<br />

The second dwelling is composed of a modern 2 bedroom approx 73m 2 cottage and<br />

totally separate including access off a separate road giving the ultimate in privacy for<br />

both dwellings.<br />

This property is complemented with an excellent range of outbuildings including office<br />

and lunch room facilities, ideal for a work from home business, contractor or the like.<br />

K Line irrigation covers the large paddock areas with the current consent valid until<br />

2035. There is a large established olive grove and several various fruit trees.<br />

The whole property is surrounded by shelter trees giving both<br />

privacy and shelter. Priced to meet the market. Where else can<br />

you buy a complete and diverse property like this for such good<br />

value in this prime location.<br />

M: 027 435 5930 W: 347 9949 E: andrew@marealestate.co.nz<br />

M-A<br />

MATSON & ALLAN<br />

REAL ESTATE LIMITED<br />

‘The Experts’<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

423 Burnham School Road, Burnham<br />

Price: $1,599,996.00 (incl GST)<br />

Viewing by appointment<br />

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0420<br />

Andrew Taylor<br />

Residential<br />

Lifestyle<br />

Rural Property<br />

Licensed REAA2008<br />

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

New Zealand’s leading rural real estate company<br />

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />

A Cost Effective Land Holding<br />

• Approximately 150 hectares (subject to survey) of flat bare land<br />

close to Darfield with possible irrigation options<br />

• A well-farmed property that has historically been used for<br />

breeding ewes and finishing store lambs in conjunction with a<br />

neighbouring property<br />

• Well fenced into 14 paddocks of mainly permanent pasture, the<br />

property has carried out a regular annual regrassing programme<br />

pggwre.co.nz/CHR29030<br />

Darfield<br />

DEADLINE PRIVATE<br />

TREATY<br />

Plus GST (if any)<br />

(Unless Sold Prior)<br />

Closes 2.00pm, 24 <strong>October</strong><br />

Sam Davidson<br />

M 027 488 8269<br />

sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Amazing Lifestyle Opportunity<br />

Once known as the Hororata Homestead, now sadly<br />

pulled down after the earthquake, 37.6411 hectares of<br />

bare land is now available to purchase. This property<br />

will tick many boxes for size, privacy and location. Very<br />

easy access into the city or international airport and<br />

having Darfield township close by. <strong>17</strong> paddocks, good<br />

shelter, three-stand woolshed with covered yards,<br />

cattle yards, hayshed, large lock-up shed with<br />

mezzanine floor, workshop and utility shed. The<br />

Hororata River meanders through the property offering<br />

a stunning building site to build your dream home.<br />

pggwre.co.nz/DAR28867<br />

Hororata<br />

DEADLINE PRIVATE<br />

TREATY<br />

Plus GST (if any)<br />

(Unless Sold Prior)<br />

Closes 4.00pm, Friday<br />

9 November<br />

Min Cookson<br />

M 027 249 54<strong>17</strong><br />

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008<br />

The Stable Cottage<br />

2309 Coaltrack Road<br />

This 10.2630 hectare lifestyle property situated just out of<br />

Darfield offers many options. The very cute cottage is permanent<br />

material offering open-plan living and three bedrooms. Out in the<br />

yard area is a large stable complex and office, plus many utility<br />

sheds.<br />

pggwre.co.nz/DAR29032<br />

Darfield<br />

$695,000<br />

Plus GST (if any)<br />

VIEW Sunday, 2.00-2.30pm<br />

Min Cookson<br />

M 027 249 54<strong>17</strong><br />

min.cookson@xtra.co.nz<br />

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<br />

RETIRE IN STYLE - WITH FAMILY IN MIND<br />

QUIET AND COMFORTABLE IN COALGATE<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

WEB ID ROU64452<br />

ROLLESTON<br />

44 Shadbolt Lane<br />

View By Appointment<br />

Walk into the home of your best years: a perfect space<br />

for two with enough room to let the whole family visit in<br />

comfort. The low maintenance 569m2 section presents<br />

several unique outdoor areas and the raised garden beds<br />

and greenhouse are ready for the herbs and tomatoes.<br />

The heat pump plus log burner situated in the spacious<br />

living area keeps you cosy all winter, while the internal<br />

access double garage has plenty of room for your next<br />

project no matter the season. All of this is within a 10<br />

Sarah Yeates<br />

minute walk to the Rolleston town centre; what more<br />

Mobile 027 447 2719<br />

could you ask for?<br />

Office 03 929 0306<br />

sarahy@pb.co.nz<br />

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS- KOWAI BUSH<br />

BUYERS $549,000+<br />

4<br />

2<br />

2<br />

WEB ID DFU64279<br />

COALGATE<br />

66 Bridge Street<br />

This newly decorated family home is all ready for a new<br />

chapter.<br />

First home buyers, you can move in and enjoy. Newly<br />

painted throughout in fresh neutral tones,<br />

complimented with brand new drapes, makes this three<br />

bedroom home light and welcoming. The kitchen offers<br />

ample cupboard space, dishwasher, and flows into the<br />

open plan living, dining. Here you can cosy up by the log<br />

burner on those cooler days and enjoy the views of the<br />

garden through sun lit windows during the warmer<br />

months. Call Jannetta for a viewing today!<br />

DEADLINE SALE<br />

VIEW 21 & 28 Oct 2.15 - 2.45pm<br />

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 25th <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2018</strong> at<br />

4.00pm, (unless sold prior)<br />

Jannetta Thomas<br />

Mobile 021 256 6295<br />

jannetta@pb.co.nz<br />

GET READY!..ITS WAITING BUYERS $345,000+<br />

WEB ID ROU64149<br />

SOUTHBRIDGE<br />

15 Taiaroa Place<br />

This cosy home is situated on 806m2 of established<br />

lawn and plantings in a quiet cul-de-sac just walking<br />

distance to the cafe, pool,school and sports ground!<br />

Making this property an ideal location for a young family<br />

to enjoy rural living while also enjoying all that this<br />

wonderful community has to offer.<br />

The home has 3 bedrooms and open-plan kitchen/living<br />

with a central log-burner for cosy winter evenings and<br />

french-doors to the deck and back-yard so that you can<br />

enjoy private summer-living also.<br />

VIEW Sunday 21 Oct 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

3<br />

2<br />

1<br />

3<br />

WEB ID DFR64095<br />

SPRINGFIELD<br />

Kowai and Rubicon Roads<br />

Two contiguous bareland opportunities seldomly<br />

available in a tightly held corner of Canterbury.<br />

DEADLINE SALE<br />

View By Appointment<br />

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 1st November, <strong>2018</strong> at<br />

1.00pm<br />

Penny Dadson-Clausen<br />

Mobile 027 895 5943<br />

Office 03 929 0306<br />

pennyd@pb.co.nz<br />

SUNSHINE BEACH ESCAPE! BUYERS $359,000+<br />

WEB ID LEU64198<br />

SOUTHBRIDGE<br />

52 Ocean View Place Rakaia Huts RD3<br />

If it`s time to escape the rat-race this is for you. This<br />

private piece of paradise offers a 2 bedroom, permanent<br />

material home on 1088m2 of established gardens and<br />

lawns. Perfectly positioned for sun-drenched living and<br />

spectacular views over farmland to the Alps and, close<br />

enough to the beach to be able to hear the sea! The<br />

open-plan kitchen/dining/living make entertaining a<br />

breeze with a well-positioned log fire to keep you cosy<br />

and comfortable on those chillier winter nights.<br />

VIEW Sunday 21 Oct 1.00 - 1.30pm<br />

1<br />

2<br />

1. Kowai Road- comprising 16.7 hectares with resource<br />

consent to build<br />

2. Rubicon Road- 33 hectares approximately (STS and<br />

title being issued).<br />

Both properties have been run in conjunction and have a<br />

strong history of mixed cropping. Available individually<br />

or collectively.<br />

Matt Collier<br />

Mobile 027 205 6626<br />

mattc@pb.co.nz<br />

Penny Dadson-Clausen<br />

Mobile 027 895 5943<br />

Office 03 929 0306<br />

pennyd@pb.co.nz<br />

2<br />

1<br />

2<br />

pb.co.nz


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Getting what<br />

you paid for on<br />

settlement day<br />

In the movies, the day someone gets<br />

the keys to their newly bought home is<br />

portrayed as a golden, stress-free time. The<br />

reality can be rather different, especially<br />

if you find your dream home has turned<br />

into something akin to Nightmare On<br />

Elm Street since you agreed to buy it.<br />

“The trick to a stress-free settlement<br />

is to do as much as you can in advance,<br />

starting with when you’re signing the sale<br />

and purchase agreement,” advises Kevin<br />

Lampen-Smith, chief executive of the<br />

Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA).<br />

“The sale and purchase agreement is the<br />

legally-binding contract agreed between<br />

you and the seller that details the property,<br />

the conditions of sale and the price.<br />

Make sure that there is an agreed list of<br />

chattels, with notes as to their condition,<br />

in this agreement. If the property is full of<br />

rubbish, and you want it gone before you<br />

take possession, make that a condition of<br />

the sale. If there are holes in the fence that<br />

the seller has promised to fix, get that in<br />

writing on the agreement: don’t rely on<br />

verbal assurances that something will be<br />

done prior to settlement. It’s far better<br />

to get all these niggly details sorted out<br />

before you sign the agreement than face<br />

protracted battles down the track.”<br />

As a buyer, you are generally entitled to<br />

one opportunity to inspect the property<br />

before settlement day. If the property has<br />

sitting tenants, ask your lawyer to ensure<br />

there is a ‘final inspection’ clause inserted<br />

in the sale and purchase agreement before<br />

you sign it. This inspection is to make<br />

sure that it is in the same or better order<br />

it was when you viewed it and agreed to<br />

the sale. It is not designed to give you the<br />

chance to uncover new defects, or to give<br />

a rental agent the chance to appraise the<br />

place’s value.<br />

“A seller does not have to accommodate<br />

any extra requests to visit the property<br />

prior to settlement,” Lampen-Smith says.<br />

“Remember that the seller may have a<br />

lot on their plate; making the property<br />

available so your interior decorator can<br />

measure up for new curtains is unlikely<br />

to be a high priority.”<br />

Your real estate agent will usually<br />

arrange the inspection with the seller,<br />

and accompany you to the property. Most<br />

experts recommend that this inspection<br />

takes place around 24 hours before<br />

settlement day so there are no hold-ups<br />

to the transfer of funds and ownership.<br />

When you come to inspect the property,<br />

everything should be as it was when you<br />

decided to purchase it (as reflected by the<br />

sale and purchase agreement). Lampen-<br />

Smith says you can expect chattels to be in<br />

a reasonable working order unless it has<br />

been agreed and documented otherwise.<br />

You cannot complain to the seller that<br />

the oven isn’t clean enough, but you can<br />

raise a complaint if it is missing, or it is<br />

a different model to the one cited in the<br />

agreement. Don’t forget to check that<br />

garage door openers and pool covers are<br />

in situ, or that locks work properly.<br />

If there is a problem, the REAA says<br />

you should speak to the real estate agent<br />

and your lawyer in the first instance. They<br />

can help you negotiate with the seller to<br />

remedy any issues, such as a newly broken<br />

window or missing keys. Your lawyer<br />

should work with the seller’s lawyer to<br />

reach a satisfactory solution, such as<br />

getting the seller to make any necessary<br />

repairs, or to deduct any costs from the<br />

eventual settlement.<br />

Making the final inspection 24 hours<br />

before settlement is due gives you and the<br />

seller time to reach an agreement over<br />

anything outstanding. This is important,<br />

because if you do not complete settlement<br />

on the due date and the seller can<br />

demonstrate that they were able and<br />

willing to complete their side of the<br />

settlement, then you will be liable for<br />

interest on any portion of the purchase<br />

price that is unpaid. The seller does not<br />

need to give you access to the property<br />

while any amount remains outstanding.<br />

“Like any property transaction, success<br />

often depends on doing things right at the<br />

start,” Lampen-Smith says.<br />

“Get the details right at the beginning<br />

and you’ve got a greater chance of a happy<br />

ending.”<br />

For independent advice on buying<br />

or selling property, check out<br />

settled.govt.nz<br />

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

LANDSBOROUGH LIFESTYLE!<br />

DUAL FAMILY LIVING!<br />

WEB ID DFU63088<br />

DARFIELD<br />

5 Landsborough Drive<br />

Superior Family living at its best. This beautifully<br />

presented, spacious 318m2 home has everything you<br />

need for a growing family. At just three years old, this<br />

near new home sits on a 5000m2 section built for all<br />

day sun. The north facing bedrooms all have their own<br />

access to the patio area and with the landscaping<br />

providing privacy to most of the property, you can sit<br />

and enjoy the outdoors any time. Be delighted at the<br />

open homes or call Jannetta any time for a viewing.<br />

View By Appointment<br />

Jannetta Thomas<br />

Mobile 021 256 6295<br />

jannetta@pb.co.nz<br />

BY NEGOTIATION<br />

5<br />

2<br />

2<br />

WEB ID ROU63978<br />

ROLLESTON<br />

19 Goldrush Lane<br />

Designed and built for generational living less than 3<br />

years ago, this 343m2 home on an expansive 1005m2<br />

section offers outstanding practicality with a<br />

sophistication to be envied. Finished with luxury features<br />

including engineered stone benchtops and butler’s<br />

pantry in the main wing and 3 fully-tiled bathrooms<br />

throughout the home.<br />

With too many features to mention this home is simply<br />

a must see!<br />

View By Appointment<br />

Sarah Yeates<br />

Mobile 027 447 2719<br />

Office 03 929 0306<br />

sarahy@pb.co.nz<br />

BUYERS $899,000+<br />

4<br />

3<br />

3<br />

pb.co.nz


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<strong>17</strong><br />

Natural hazards to watch<br />

out for when buying a home<br />

When buying a home, it can be easy to focus on<br />

the renovated kitchen or the north-facing deck, but<br />

it’s important to consider how the property might<br />

stand up to a natural disaster.<br />

For many New Zealanders, the first thing<br />

that comes to mind is an earthquake.<br />

“As Kiwis, we know all too well how much<br />

damage a shake can do to our homes,”<br />

says Real Estate Authority (REA) Chief<br />

Executive Kevin Lampen-Smith. “However,<br />

there are plenty of other hazards mother<br />

nature may throw at us, including tsunamis,<br />

volcanic eruptions and hydrothermal<br />

activity such as hydrothermal eruptions,<br />

ground subsidence and gas emissions.”<br />

Other calamities include a fire, flood,<br />

storm damage or even a tornado. When<br />

working to identify natural hazards that<br />

might affect a home, the best place to<br />

start is to get the property inspected by an<br />

appropriately qualified professional. This<br />

will give buyers an idea of any damage from<br />

past natural events.<br />

“Check that they’ll consider how<br />

chimneys, foundations and retaining walls<br />

might perform or be affected by natural<br />

hazards. Ask them to comment on the<br />

maintenance of the house,” says Lampen-<br />

Smith.<br />

“If the home is being sold by a licensed<br />

real estate salesperson, buyers can ask<br />

them anything they want to know about<br />

the property. The agent can’t withhold any<br />

information they know.”<br />

Lampen-Smith says the local council is<br />

another great resource, as they should have<br />

information about any hazards present at<br />

the address. Some of this information may<br />

be available free of charge, but it can be a<br />

good idea to pay for a land information<br />

memorandum (LIM) report, which will<br />

provide buyers with a fuller picture of that<br />

property.<br />

“It’s also important to find out about the<br />

history of the home, including whether it<br />

has been the subject of an EQC [Earthquake<br />

Commission] claim and whether that claim<br />

has been resolved,” Lampen-Smith says.<br />

Natural disasters do happen, so to<br />

be protected against damage or loss it’s<br />

important to insure a property. Buyers<br />

should call around different insurers to get<br />

quotes for the house they’re considering.<br />

“Banks and other lenders usually require<br />

the place to be insured from settlement<br />

date, so an ‘uninsurable’ house can cause<br />

trouble,” Lampen-Smith warns.<br />

Buyers should also understand how the<br />

risks that affect a home might change over<br />

time.<br />

“For example, insurance companies<br />

are reassessing how they cover coastal or<br />

clifftop properties due to the growing risk of<br />

environmental damage. This means that the<br />

cost of premiums may increase, exclusions<br />

may be added, or insurance cover may be<br />

withdrawn for some properties as the risk<br />

changes.”<br />

When drawing up a pros and cons list for<br />

a property, consider features that make a<br />

home safer or more at risk during a natural<br />

event. For example, a roof that’s lightweight<br />

and well secured will stand up better in a<br />

storm. A tall, unbraced chimney made<br />

from brick or concrete may suffer damage<br />

or collapse in a quake.<br />

Identifying potential risks should be part<br />

of the due diligence process before making<br />

an offer, and house hunters can find a list of<br />

natural hazards to look out for on the Real<br />

Estate Authority’s independent website for<br />

buyers and sellers, settled.govt.nz.<br />

“Of course, this doesn’t cover everything<br />

that may be relevant to a particular buyer<br />

or property, which is why it’s important to<br />

get advice from a lawyer or conveyancer,<br />

or other registered professionals, before<br />

signing on the dotted line,” Lampen-Smith<br />

explains.<br />

Artists impression only<br />

<strong>17</strong>8<br />

Building a better lifestyle and<br />

a healthier future starts here<br />

Verdeco Park is an exclusive<br />

residential offering of generouslysized<br />

sections, positioned behind<br />

Lincoln University, at 1472<br />

Springs Road.<br />

Bringing an entirely fresh<br />

approach to living Verdeco<br />

Park goes beyond the usual<br />

subdivision.<br />

153<br />

5250m 2<br />

+ row<br />

152<br />

154<br />

5500m 2<br />

+ row<br />

155<br />

4466m 2<br />

<strong>17</strong>5<br />

3158m 2 <strong>17</strong>7<br />

3220m 2 3115m 2<br />

<strong>17</strong>6<br />

158<br />

6000m 2<br />

+ row<br />

161<br />

160<br />

3590m<br />

157<br />

2<br />

3000m 2<br />

156<br />

3214m 2<br />

4500m 2<br />

159<br />

5500m 2<br />

+ row<br />

163<br />

5118m 2<br />

+ row<br />

L I N C O L N U N I V E R S I T Y<br />

3350m 2 162<br />

<strong>17</strong>1<br />

<strong>17</strong>0<br />

<strong>17</strong>2<br />

3360m 2 4000m 169<br />

2 4158m 2<br />

3050m 2<br />

<strong>17</strong>3<br />

3046m 2<br />

<strong>17</strong>4<br />

3330m 2<br />

3302m 2<br />

164<br />

5732m 2<br />

+ row<br />

3874m 2 165 166<br />

3533m 2 3533m 2<br />

168<br />

Stage One sections selling now<br />

Choose from Verdeco Park’s<br />

full range of generously sized<br />

sections from 640m 2 to 6,000m 2<br />

and, as well as building a new<br />

home, you’ll be shaping a greener,<br />

more sustainable future.<br />

60<br />

32<br />

900m 2 61<br />

900m 2<br />

114<br />

115<br />

3316m 2<br />

3227m 2<br />

4060m 2 5000m 2<br />

5000m 2<br />

116<br />

1<strong>17</strong><br />

59<br />

730m 2 107<br />

726m 2<br />

6 5<br />

49 738m<br />

50<br />

2 720m 2 803m 2<br />

52 51<br />

750m 2<br />

640m<br />

53<br />

2 54<br />

700m 2 640m 2<br />

700m<br />

55<br />

2 732m 2<br />

56 731m 2<br />

57 731m 2<br />

655m 2<br />

640m 2 86<br />

87 88 89 90<br />

943m<br />

943m 2 2 943m 2 940m 2 1000m 2<br />

1002m 2<br />

58<br />

700m 2 111<br />

110<br />

109 687m 2<br />

687m 2<br />

108<br />

688m 2<br />

113<br />

112 750m 2<br />

687m 2<br />

687m 2<br />

85<br />

N<br />

S I T E M A P<br />

Under Contract<br />

Sold<br />

7<br />

S P R I N G S R O A D<br />

640m 2 - 1,000m 2 Priced from $210,000 | 3,000m 2 - 6,000m 2 Priced from $355,000<br />

Your perfect section is selling now - visit VERDECOPARK.CO.NZ<br />

Ben Harris<br />

021 995 596<br />

Mick Sidey<br />

027 229 8888<br />

Sally Hargreaves<br />

021 125 1545<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,<br />

LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008


18<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Tai Tapu 10/1269 Christchurch Akaroa Road<br />

Standout style, space and views<br />

Immersed in a sensational countryside setting, this exceptional home boasts unimpeded views that stretch as far as<br />

the eye can see and showcases sheer quality, energy efficiency and sleek modern styling. Quality craftsmanship and<br />

immense attention to detail are evident throughout the home. The gently elevating 4.1 hectares includes a 1.2<br />

hectare Pinot Noir producing small vineyard, a spacious shed and amenity area, internal-access garaging and three<br />

paddocks. An oasis of calm and tranquillity that’s just a couple of minutes from Tai Tapu village and a mere 25<br />

minutes’ drive from the CBD, this property allows you to enjoy the serenity of country life while being within easy<br />

reach of the city.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/558451<br />

3 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Mon 29 Oct <strong>2018</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Tai Tapu 22 Heaton Drive<br />

Outstanding in Otahuna<br />

Showcased in its unsurpassed setting is this phenomenal 4.2315 hectare property. The well-appointed entertainer's<br />

kitchen has a range of exceptional features including a sizeable electric oven with a six-burner gas hob, an island<br />

bench, a double sink and excellent storage. In addition, a scullery has its own sink and a Bosch steam oven and<br />

warming drawer. The open plan living arrangement is the area where guests and family will naturally gather, with<br />

the dining space and lounge freely interacting with the kitchen to allow for easy entertaining and relaxation. There is<br />

also a formal lounge, elegant music room/library, office and a media room. The separate guest suite and master<br />

bedroom include ensuites, outdoor access and walk-in wardrobes. Outdoors includes raised vegetable beds, a<br />

petanque and chess area, a three-bay shed and a chicken/wood shed.<br />

6 3 4 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Tue 6 Nov <strong>2018</strong><br />

View by appointment<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/558513<br />

bayleys.co.nz


19<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Akaroa 59 Aylmers Valley Road<br />

Duvauchelle Totara Drive<br />

Simply stunning<br />

Situated on the hills immediately behind Akaroa<br />

village is this 28 hectare small rural holding which<br />

boasts numerous potential house sites (subject to<br />

Resource Consent), expansive views over Akaroa<br />

township and across the harbour, a range of sheds and<br />

good productive soils. There are outstanding areas of<br />

native bush - 5 hectares of which is protected by a QEII<br />

covenant. Both the Aylmers Valley and Walnut Creek<br />

streams run through the property. With future<br />

subdivision potential, this very attractive small<br />

farm/lifestyle property offers so many options.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/558497<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Tue 6 Nov <strong>2018</strong><br />

View by appointment<br />

Peter Foley 021 754 737<br />

peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

Totara Drive Estate - harbour<br />

sections available<br />

Totara Drive Estate is a peaceful, scenic harbour-side<br />

development with 12 affordable titled sections<br />

remaining priced from $140,000. Situated just over an<br />

hour's drive from Christchurch and close to the<br />

thriving seaside town of Akaroa makes it just far<br />

enough away to be the perfect home away from home<br />

location. The sections all have their own unique feel<br />

and enjoying magical sea and harbour views. Service<br />

connections available to all sections including power,<br />

water, telephone, sewerage and storm water.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552098<br />

For Sale $140,000<br />

Richard Innes 027 522 9598<br />

richard.innes@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Jeremy Gould 027 436 1581<br />

jeremy.gould@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

Dunsandel 1293 Leeston Dunsandel Road<br />

Rural retreat<br />

This very attractive 19.69 hectare lifestyle block includes an irrigation consent, a two-bay workshop and cattle<br />

yards. With thriving two year old lucerne, continue the simply cut and carry operation or farm the property in a way<br />

that suits you. Key elements of the home are an abundance of space and absolute comfort. Outside includes kwila<br />

decking, a barbeque area, an AstroTurf tennis court and the ultimate children’s play area which comes complete<br />

with a flying fox. Keen gardeners will appreciate the vegetable garden, fruit trees and tunnel house. Located in<br />

between Christchurch and Ashburton, the Dunsandel community has grown considerably over recent years and<br />

has become a popular choice for buyers who desire a country lifestyle within relatively easy reach of the city.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/558433<br />

5 3 2 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Wed 31 Oct <strong>2018</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


A large, quality home sited in a private and established<br />

5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont<br />

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.<br />

The home features four bedr oms (master with<br />

en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining<br />

and living along with formal dining, lounge and<br />

conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large<br />

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care<br />

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,<br />

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and<br />

security system are just a few of the many extras on<br />

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone<br />

spacious office/studio that gives options for<br />

those who require a dedicated work from home space<br />

or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative.<br />

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,<br />

this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being<br />

a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

Auction (unless sold prior)<br />

Thursday 19 <strong>October</strong>, 2pm<br />

411 Blenheim Road<br />

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164<br />

Karen Hennessy<br />

Contact:<br />

Phone: 03 341 4301<br />

Mobile: 027 967 0186<br />

karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz<br />

W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 20<strong>17</strong><br />

Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging<br />

As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to<br />

perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for<br />

the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with<br />

an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan<br />

provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny &<br />

spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen<br />

with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,<br />

together with define dining, living & study spaces that<br />

The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden<br />

& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4<br />

bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms,<br />

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat<br />

featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe<br />

system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with<br />

double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The<br />

family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &<br />

twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your<br />

toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms &<br />

k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with<br />

2 heat pumps.<br />

The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen<br />

r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with<br />

la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought<br />

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this<br />

premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it<br />

would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.<br />

www.flemington.co.nz<br />

DeaDline Sale:<br />

Closing 4pm on Monday<br />

11th June <strong>2018</strong><br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />

Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton<br />

Sarah Booth<br />

Contact:<br />

Mobile: 027 527 8258<br />

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford<br />

Contact:<br />

Mobile: 027 224 4733<br />

Lincoln - 03 325 7299<br />

Ro leston - 03 347 9988<br />

West Melton - 03 347 9933<br />

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S<br />

W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY <strong>2018</strong><br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />

Licensed (REAA 2 08)<br />

20<br />

Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />

in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />

Kitchen facelifts<br />

give new life<br />

Rather than taking out everything in<br />

the existing kitchen, a facelift can be as<br />

simple as replacing benchtops, drawer<br />

fronts and cupboard doors.<br />

As one of the most used spaces in<br />

any home, kitchens can easily begin to<br />

look very tired. As trends, and personal<br />

tastes change, it makes sense to consider<br />

upgrading your kitchen.<br />

Instead of installing a complete new<br />

kitchen, which can be expensive and quite<br />

disruptive, you may consider a kitchen<br />

facelift. Rather than taking out everything<br />

in the existing kitchen, a facelift can be<br />

as simple as replacing benchtops, drawer<br />

fronts and cupboard doors.<br />

Using the existing layout and plumbing<br />

– changing either, or both, can be done,<br />

but usually involves more time and cost<br />

– a kitchen facelift is an opportunity to<br />

change the colour scheme, add some<br />

personal and functional touches, and give<br />

your kitchen, and home, new life. New<br />

appliances, if they suit your budget, can<br />

enhance any facelift and add value to your<br />

house if you intend to sell.<br />

One consideration for a kitchen facelift<br />

is the type of benchtop. Laminate is<br />

durable and cost effective, and is available<br />

in a wide range of styles and colours.<br />

Bamboo benchtops are contemporary and<br />

add a warmth that complements mid tones<br />

and earthy colours, and other organic<br />

materials. Granite and engineered stone<br />

are more costly and tend toward high<br />

end kitchens, but their popularity and<br />

advances in technology have made them<br />

more affordable.<br />

Splashbacks can come in a variety of<br />

materials and colours, and are another<br />

way to add personal touches that are easily<br />

changed later on. Cabinet and drawer<br />

handles are a detail that can give your<br />

kitchen even more personality. These also<br />

come in a vast range of styles, materials<br />

and colours.<br />

There are many lighting options now<br />

and existing lighting can be changed or<br />

enhanced to highlight the look of your<br />

updated kitchen. Pendant lights are ideal<br />

over islands, and LED strip lights offer<br />

good overall illumination.<br />

Flooring options, too, may be another<br />

thing to consider. There are many<br />

hard wearing, relatively inexpensive<br />

possibilities, including linoleum and vinyl.<br />

Bamboo flooring can be less expensive<br />

than traditional hardwood floors, and is<br />

more eco-friendly.<br />

A kitchen facelift may also be a good<br />

time to consider a water filtration system.<br />

Under bench systems are easily installed<br />

and inexpensive. The taste and health<br />

benefits will be worth the investment if<br />

water quality is a concern (www.aqua.<br />

co.nz).<br />

While any renovation can seem a little<br />

daunting, many local companies specialise<br />

in kitchen facelifts and makeovers, and<br />

offer consultation services and advice.<br />

Install Concepts (www.installconcepts.<br />

co.nz), Dream Doors (www.dreamdoors.<br />

co.nz) and Kitchen Studio (www.<br />

kitchenstudio.co.nz) are just a few.<br />

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21<br />

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Two New Display Homes Now Open...<br />

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Contact Elaine: (03) 364 7436<br />

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22<br />

Buying off the plan –<br />

what you need to know<br />

Buying a brand new home off the plans<br />

can seem extremely attractive, especially<br />

if you’re struggling to find a property that<br />

meets all your needs. If you decide to go<br />

down this route it is absolutely crucial to<br />

enter the process with your eyes wide open.<br />

Reading the fine print – starting with the<br />

photo caption advising you that ‘some<br />

images are an artist’s impression’ – is just<br />

the beginning.<br />

There are many benefits to buying off<br />

a plan. Not only are you signing up for a<br />

new home that should meet all the latest<br />

building specifications, but you are buying<br />

something at a set price with an initially<br />

low outlay. A long settlement period<br />

(while the development is completed) gives<br />

you time to get your finances in order. In<br />

theory, if the market remains buoyant then<br />

the property will increase in value over this<br />

period so you will be getting more than<br />

what you paid for at the outset.<br />

However, the process is not without risks,<br />

says Kevin Lampen-Smith, chief executive<br />

of the Real Estate Agents Authority<br />

(REAA).<br />

“If the market falls, then you may<br />

encounter problems if you try to sell.<br />

Also, the property may not meet your<br />

expectations and the build may take longer<br />

than expected. You are entirely reliant on<br />

the developer, so you are at risk if their<br />

business fails and/or the development is<br />

on-sold to another company.”<br />

Lampen-Smith says buying off plan<br />

requires all the same due diligence and care<br />

as buying an existing property.<br />

“Start by putting in some solid research,”<br />

he says.<br />

“Don’t be swayed by pre-sale sweeteners<br />

and flash show homes that may bear<br />

little resemblance to the actual finished<br />

product. Do your homework about the<br />

developer and the construction firm – find<br />

out what their track records are, examine<br />

their credentials and look at any previous<br />

developments they have been involved in.<br />

Remember that you are giving these people<br />

your hard-earned money and you need<br />

to be confident that they will deliver the<br />

goods.”<br />

Generally, buying off a plan means<br />

providing a deposit upfront to secure the<br />

property. The remainder of the money<br />

is due on completion, but you will have<br />

to prove that you have the finance from<br />

the outset. While the long lead-in period<br />

provides time to save money, there is also a<br />

risk that interest rates may go up or lending<br />

criteria may change. Lampen-Smith<br />

suggests discussing these issues with your<br />

bank or financial advisor to make sure you<br />

are prepared if the situation changes.<br />

“If a real estate agent is involved in selling<br />

properties in a proposed development,<br />

they can help you navigate the process,”<br />

Lampen-Smith says.<br />

It’s also important to engage a lawyer<br />

to help you understand all the details of<br />

the sale and purchase agreement and any<br />

covenants on the title. These may extend<br />

to the ‘look and feel’ of a development or<br />

new subdivision, and include restrictions<br />

regarding fences, landscaping, exterior<br />

colour and cladding choices and may even<br />

include car parking rules for you or your<br />

visitors.<br />

Developers will approach selling off plans<br />

in many different ways. Some contracts<br />

are designed to allow the buyer to choose<br />

their own floor plan; others may allow the<br />

developer to change the layout without<br />

checking first. Every detail of the property,<br />

from the expected timeline to the finishes<br />

used, must be spelled out in the contract.<br />

It is vital to get legal advice before signing<br />

anything, Lampen-Smith says.<br />

“If you don’t go through these details very<br />

carefully before you sign you may be in for<br />

some unpleasant surprises later. Remember<br />

to check the contract to see if there is<br />

a ‘sunset clause’ that specifies what will<br />

happen if the development is not finished in<br />

time. Don’t forget to ask what will happen<br />

if the developer goes into liquidation and<br />

the project is sold to another company. The<br />

last thing you want is for your dream home,<br />

not to mention your deposit, to vanish into<br />

thin air.”<br />

For independent advice on buying<br />

or selling property, check out<br />

settled.govt.nz


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Harcourts Rolleston<br />

thursday 18th october<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

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1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1141A Greendale Road, Darfield<br />

Matson & Allan Darfield<br />

75 Burnham School Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

5/654 Cashel Street, Linwood<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

527 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

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3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

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79 Newman Road, Rolleston<br />

Mike Pero Real Estate West Melton<br />

247 Burnham Road, Burnham<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

20 Stationmasters Way, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts Hornby<br />

65 Craig Thompson Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

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40 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

saturday 20th october<br />

5 McKellar Place, Hornby<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

23 Dunlop Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

13a Runnymede Drive, Templeton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

5 Forbes Road, Tai Tapu<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

3 George Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

95 Neave Road, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

5/654 Cashel Street, Linwood<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

65 Craig Thompson Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

61 Hamptons Road, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

12 Siding Lane, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

sunday 21st october<br />

70 Fernside Road, Rangiora<br />

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury<br />

45 Farnborough Street, Aranui<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

21 Victors Road, Hoon Hay<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

33 Navy Loop Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

<strong>17</strong> Devine Drive, Templeton<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

6 Malory Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

1159 Goulds Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

47 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

49a Shelley Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

4/1163 Goulds Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

10 Byron Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

4 Tod Place, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

18 George Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

9 Fairhurst Place, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

43 Masefield Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

14 Te Waikare Street, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

51 Bethany Road, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

20 Allingham Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

25 Lawrence Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

75 Pacific Drive, Southbridge<br />

Property Brokers<br />

10 Butler Court, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

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5 Allingham Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

23 Dunlop Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

11 Reuben Avenue, Rolleston<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

1585 Clintons Road, Darfield<br />

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury<br />

52 Ocean View Place, Southbridge<br />

Property Brokers<br />

4 Micron Close, Templeton<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

109 South Town Belt, Rakaia<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

2 Gainsborough Court, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

16 Delamare Way, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

670 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

20 Thames Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

40 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

18A Othello Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

26 Jacks Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

33/28 James Street, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

12 Anson Street, Kirwee<br />

Matson & Allan Darfield<br />

81 Dryden Ave, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

15 Taiaroa Place, Southbridge<br />

Property Brokers<br />

24 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

19 Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

209 Lawford Road, West Melton<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

4 Patterson Terrace, Halswell<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

2309 Coaltrack Road, Darfield<br />

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury<br />

95 Neave Road, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

44 School Road, Tai Tapu<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

47 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

5/781 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

32 Lydiard Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

3 George Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

32 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

8 Whitney Court, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

600 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

75 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

22 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

232 Brookside Road, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

3.15pm – 3.45pm<br />

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514 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

5 Loeb Place, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

22 Fairmont Rise, West Melton<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

1/842 West Coast Road, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

273 Telegraph Road, Burnham<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

10 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

12 Siding Lane, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Lincoln<br />

20 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

Monday 22nd october<br />

16 Cassini Place, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

9 Da Vinci Avenue, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

1<strong>17</strong> Knights Road, Weedons<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

26 St James Street, Southbridge<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

19 Mountain View Place, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

9 Mountain View Place, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

3 Slate Street, Rolleston<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

7a Bowen Street, Upper Riccarton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

25 Market Street, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

73 Dynes Road, Rolleston<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

9 Barley Mow, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

22 Pound Road, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

2 Wallace Crescent, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

786 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

8 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

59 Clausen Avenue, Leeston<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

207 Barrington Street, Somerfield<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

7 Jasper Court, Rolleston<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

68 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

61 Hamptons Road, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts Rolleston<br />

13 Rochester Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

64 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

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HARCOURTS HORNBY 03 349 9919<br />

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MATSON & ALLAN<br />

www.marealestate.co.nz<br />

ROLLESTON 03 347 9949<br />

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LEESTON 03 324 3704<br />

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