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• By Anan Zaki
A MAJOR school in the district
is facing financial issues, forcing
it to make “difficult decisions.”
Ellesmere College has been
running at a loss since 2016.
Principal
Ronan Bass
confirmed to
Selwyn Times
the school’s
struggles were
partly due to
about $78,000
unpaid by
Ronan Bass
parents in
course fees and
course donations.
The details were sent to parents
in an email last week.
Mr Bass told the Selwyn Times
on Sunday there was no risk of
the school closing. But in the
email he did not rule out the
school being put into statutory
management.
That would mean all financial
decisions would be out of the
school’s control and managed by
an “external agent.”
“This is something we wish to
avoid,” Mr Bass said.
In the email to parents, Mr
Bass said the school has been
in discussion with auditors and
Ministry of Education.
“We have been informed by
TROUBLE: Ellesmere College principal Ronan Bass said the school could be placed under
statutory financial management if its current situation does not change dramatically.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
our auditors and the Ministry
of Education this situation cannot
continue and there is a real
possibility of being placed under
statutory financial management
if our financial situation does not
dramatically change in the very
near future,” he said.
The Ministry of Education said
its records show the school ran a
deficit of ($70,579) in 2016 and a
deficit of ($17,170) in 2017.
Mr Bass refused to give Selwyn
Times details about its 2018
financial report and the forecast
for this year. The ministry said it
is yet to receive the 2018 reports.
Mr Bass said in the email he
had to make “difficult leadership
decisions’’ due to the ongoing
losses.
“This has included not
replacing some staff who have
left, amalgamating staffing
positions, reducing subjects we
have on offer, increasing class
sizes and more aggressively
marketing for international
students,” he said.
Ministry of Education deputy
secretary sector enablement
and support Katrina Casey told
Selwyn Times that the ministry
is “satisfied the school is not
currently in financial hardship”
and a formal intervention has
not been proposed or deemed
necessary at this time.
“However, we appreciate that
additional unforeseen costs
could impact on its financial
position which may at some
point mean we need to discuss a
financial intervention with the
board of trustees,” Ms Casey
said.
The school’s board of trustees
chairman Mark Maddren told
Selwyn Times: “It’s not much
of a storm to be fair, it’s quite
common for schools to be on a
paper deficit.”
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SELWYN TIMES
ELLESMERE COLLEGE is under the
pump.
On page 1 today, we reveal unpaid fees
from parents, course donations and other
unspecified problems are continuing to
impact on the school.
Principal Ronan Bass has ruled out closure, thank the
proverbial for that, but he hasn’t ruled out the school going into
statutory management.
That would mean financial decisions are made by an outside
party – and sometimes that isn’t a bad thing.
Parents were emailed last week. It didn’t take long for
someone to tell us, which is what we’re here for – to tell our
readers as much as possible about what is going on in the
district.
I hope the school can work through its problems.
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E-scooters mooted for Rolleston
• By Anan Zaki
LIME SCOOTERS could hit
the footpaths and roads of the
Rolleston next month.
The district council is currently
assessing an application
from the scooter operator Lime
for a trial in the town.
Mayor Sam Broughton met
with representatives from Lime
last month and hopes to see
them in the district in about
four weeks.
Lime scooters are batterypowered
which are activated by
a smart phone app.
District council environmental
services manager Tim Harris
said the trial application was for
200 scooters in Rolleston. The
application was filed on March
15.
Mr Harris said safety is one
of the issues that the council
is considering and it has not
reached a final view on the matter
or the application itself.
“Council staff are aiming to
have a recommendation on the
application for council at the
earliest meeting available,” he
said.
The next council meeting is on
May 8.
Mr Broughton said from
his discussions with Lime
representatives, the company
indicated it wanted to extend its
Christchurch operations.
“So they wouldn’t be operating
here independently of that
[Christchurch]. It will be about
using existing resources they
have in Christchurch,” he said.
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October
last year.
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the way to
Rolleston.
PHOTO:
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HUNTER
Mr Broughton is looking
forward to seeing the shared
electric scooters in the district –
if it’s approved.
“I’ve used them in Christchurch
and they are great to get
around on. They provide an
alternative to walking and driving,”
he said.
“I think they are convenient
and pretty easy to use.”
Mr Broughton said the trial
will outline whether Lime scooters
would be feasible or not in
the district.
Rolleston Residents’ Association
chairwoman Leonie
MacLachlan said Lime scooters
are a good idea.
“How people use them,
whether on a footpath or on
the road I think should really
still be up for discussion,” Mrs
MacLachlan said.
The residents’ association is
likely to discuss the scooters at
its next meeting on April 29, she
said.
Lime scooters were first
launched in Auckland and
Christchurch in October last
year. It has since been introduced
in a number of other locations
across the country.
Since its launch, it has drawn
a number of safety concerns
which resulted the scooters
being temporarily
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were non-life threatening. The
police Serious Crash Unit did not
attend but inquiries are ongoing
to determine the cause of the
crash, the spokeswoman said.
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Financial
issues for
Ellesmere
College
•From page 1
He was not concerned about
potential statutory management.
“That’s just a statement that any
good auditor would make in order
to think about things,” he said.
“We don’t see it as an issue moving
forward.”
Mr Bass told
parents because
the school was
decile eight,
it receives
“significantly
less” operational
funding per student
compared
to lower decile
Lloyd Clausen
schools.
“Together with our additional
funding support, that creates a
funding gap,” Mr Bass said.
Leeston Community Committee
chairman Lloyd Clausen was
unaware of Ellesmere College’s
financial situation until he was
contacted by the Selwyn Times.
“I hadn’t heard anything at all
about it. But it’s a shame if that’s
the case,” he said.
“It is vital [to Leeston] because
it’s like a whole community within
a community,” Mr Clausen said.
School’s early Anzac Day service
WINDWHISTLE School held
its Anzac community service
at the Glenroy War Memorial
monument on Friday.
Every three years, the school
participates in a term of learning
to help pupils understand
Anzac Day. Throughout the
term, pupils worked to prepare
the Anzac Day service, which
included inviting representatives
of the RSA and the New Zealand
Defence Force.
Children and their families sold
SOMBRE: Windwhistle School pupils pay their
respects at the Glenroy War Memorial on Friday.
Pupils exchanged gifts with members of the New
Zealand Defence Force.
poppies and prepared wreaths.
Principal Bronwen Seaward
said the day started in a sombre
mood.
“The service commenced
with the national anthem, sung
in Māori, english and sign
language.
The year 6 students welcomed
the community and visitors,
with the senior students reading
out the district roll of honour,”
she said.
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Poll supports intersection lights
• By Anan Zaki
MORE CALLS have been made
to upgrade a controversial
intersection in West Melton.
Residents took part in an
online poll last week – quizzing
people about their views on
the long running subject of
improving the intersection at
State Highway
73 and Weedons
Ross Rd.
In the poll, 396
people called
for traffic lights;
102 wanted a
Bruce
Russell
Jeff Bland
roundabout;
seven an
overpass; one
wanted to create
a four-way stop
sign; and one to
do nothing.
West Melton
Residents’
Association
member Bruce
Russell said
residents are preparing a
petition to take to Parliament,
which will call for traffic lights
to be installed.
The poll indicated residents’
desire to improve safety, he said.
“We’re looking at doing a
petition that we can present.
BUSY: West Melton residents want to install traffic lights at the
intersection of State Highway 73 and Weedons Ross Rd.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
We’ve formed a small
committee to look after it,” Mr
Russell said.
He hopes to start collecting
signatures this month.
The intersection is managed
by the New Zealand Transport
Agency – which operates the
state highway network.
Selwyn Times reported in
October that proposed upgrades
for the intersection weren’t
included in NZTA’s national
land transport programme for
2018-21, which was released last
year.
An NZTA spokeswoman said
it is aware of residents’ concerns,
but there is no change in the
priority for traffic signals at the
intersection.
“While the projects listed
are not currently indicated
for funding in this three-year
period 2018-21, they are still
retained in the programme
should funding become
available in the future or their
relative priority increase,” the
spokeswoman said.
Mr Russell has been
campaigning to improve the
intersection for more than 10
years. He said the road is too
narrow for a roundabout and
overpass, so traffic lights are the
Sate Highway 73/
Weedons Ross Rd
intersection crashes
since 2006:
•Fatal: 0
•Serious: 1
•Moderate: 0
•Minor/no injury: 10
SOURCE: NZTA
only viable option.
Weedons Ward district
councillor Jeff Bland said NZTA
needs to realise West Melton is
in a unique situation.
“West Melton was just a
small little nothing. There
was a pub there and a few
houses. The problem was, and
still is, you couldn’t see the
houses when you’re travelling
on State Highway 73 either
going towards or away from
Christchurch,” Cr Bland
said.
Traffic lights would slow the
traffic down, he said.
Cr Bland intends to sign the
petition if it goes ahead.
Mr Russell said he doesn’t
want to wait for a fatality before
action is taken.
“We’re going to get a
tremendous amount of traffic
coming up Weedons Ross Rd
when the motorway opens,” he
said.
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News
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• By Anan Zaki
Fire rages, homes at risk
Shands Rd
closed
during Easter
A BUSY route into the district will
be closed for more than a week
during Easter.
Shands Rd is closing again from
Saturday to next Sunday due to
construction on an overbridge
planned for the road.
The road will be closed at its
intersection with Marshs Rd, the
New Zealand Transport Agency
said.
Once completed, the overbridge
will carry traffic over stage two of
the $195 million Southern Motorway,
due to open early next year.
Detours will be in place for
traffic to divert onto Blakes, Main
South and Trents Rds.
NZTA contractors are also
constructing a full grade separated
diamond interchange at Shands
Rd.
NZTA principal project
manager Geoff Griffiths said
traffic is planned to go over
the new bridge in the next two
months, depending on weather
and construction progress.
Further closures on Shands Rd
are planned for May 4 and 5.
In the last traffic count in 2016,
4431 vehicles travelled through the
intersection.
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COST: Petrol stations across the district were charging $2.30 a litre for 91
and $1.73 a litre for diesel on Monday.
Fuel prices close
in on record high
• By Julia Evans
PETROL PRICES are
rising across the district,
as they head towards last
year’s record high of almost
$2.50 a litre.
On Monday
petrol stations
were charging
$2.30 a litre for
unleaded 91 up
from $2.26 a litre
last week.
Diesel also
increased from
$1.67 to $1.73 a
litre.
Automobile
Association
principal adviser of
regulation and PetrolWatch
spokesman Mark Stockdale
said prices are rising
around the country.
“What the AA has
observed is international
commodity prices have
been increasing over the
last few weeks or so.”
But he was unable to say
whether petrol would reach
last year’s record prices.
“It’s impossible to predict
what will happen. There
are various international
factors that influence the
price at the pump and
the exchange rate is not
helping,” Mr Stockdale
said.
“We shouldn’t expect
prices to get down to $1.50
like some people might
remember. Those days are
gone.”
A Z Energy spokesperson
said it buys crude oil,
refined petrol and
diesel on the
international
market.
“Recently,
the price of
oil on the
international
market has
risen, resulting
in an increase
in the price at
the pump.”
A BP
spokesperson
said the recent
price changes are a result
of factors that are out of its
control, including increases
in the cost of product and
weakening of the New
Zealand dollar.
“We are really conscious
that fuel can be a
reasonable proportion of a
household budget, and we
review BP Connect prices
every day so our prices are
as competitive as possible.”
The rising cost of
petrol comes as Gull has
announced it will move
into the South Island.
Its first site will open in
Maheno, south of Oamaru
on State Highway 1, in
July. It will open others in
Christchurch and greater
Canterbury over the
following months.
Mark Stockdale
Mr Stockdale said
Gull’s expansion into
the South Island is good
news for motorists who
could expect more price
competition.
However, cheaper
stations like Gull and NPD
still have to raise prices, he
said.
“Taxes will ensure that
prices remain relatively
high.”
Energy and Resources
Minister Megan Woods
said she is concerned about
petrol prices.
“A major report from
Ministry of Business,
Innovation and
Employment found there
was evidence to suggest
the market wasn’t fully
competitive and that
consumers, especially in
the South Island, were
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Dr Woods said the
Government has moved
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to enable the Commerce
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“That process is under
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Our own Dad’s Army served to
EVERY ANZAC Day
New Zealanders gather to
commemorate the sacrifices
our service men and women
made while fighting in overseas
conflicts, defending the interests
of our country.
What is seldom remembered at
these events is those who served
on the home front, defending
our shores from the threat of
invasion.
During World War 2 New
Zealand did not have a regular
army and the defence of the
nation was reliant on the
part-time Territorial Army and
air force, along with our very
own ‘Dad’s Army’ – the Home
Guard.
Every township in the country
had its Home Guard unit that
was a semi-military organisation
established to assist in the active
defence of the local area in the
event of an enemy attack. The
Selwyn District was no different,
with the units within the
Ellesmere, Springs and Malvern
counties forming the Selwyn
(East) Battalion.
At this time, the majority of
the fit men of military service
age were either serving overseas
in combat zones or conscripted
into the Territorials from the
Historian and district council staff member Wayne
Stack continues his monthly look at Selwyn’s past.
Anyone with suggestions for future features can
phone Wayne on 021 119 9107. This month’s feature
is on the Home Guard and Independent Mounted
Rifles.
age of 18. Those who served in
the Home Guard units were
generally volunteer veterans of
World War 1, too old for active
service overseas and those who
were required to remain in the
country to perform essential
work, such as farming, mining
and manufacturing.
A typical rural guard company
Our Great
history
WITH WAYNE STACK
CAMP: The 8th
Independent
Mounted
Rifles camp
at Motukarara
Racecourse in
1942.
usually mustered 30 volunteers
on weekly parades out of a roll
of 40. Petrol scarcity, a shortage
of farm labour and the distance
the men had to travel to attend,
made it difficult to regularly get
a full unit muster. Many had to
cycle or walk within a 10-mile
radius to attend weekly parades
and training.
The purpose of the Home
Guard was to defend a certain
area of local territory from Japanese
invasion; a threat that was
feared from late 1941 through to
late 1943, after which a ‘standdown’
for home defence was
announced and Home Guard
parades were reduced to quarterly
events.
When training, the Home
Guard underwent a systematic
programme of marching,
rifle drill, musketry and field
exercises where its members
got to know every physical
feature of their particular area
to defend.
The majority of the rural
guardsmen already knew the
areas well as most of them
worked on the land and had
lived all their lives in the area.
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protect homes and land
An example of this can be seen
in the jingoism of that
time from an article in the
Ellesmere Guardian in June
1942: ‘The Guard possesses a
solid backbone of competent
enthusiasts – men who realise
that there may be a time when
their own homes and acres may
be threatened. If that time
should come, no defenders
will be harder to dislodge by
an invader or more subtle in
counter-attack, than the sparetime
soldiers who train on their
own fields and hills.’
In 1942 there was a real
fear that an enemy force
would effect a landing along
Kaiteriti Spit and move inland
and over Gebbies Pass to
capture the port of Lyttelton.
A Canterbury Defence Anti-
Invasion Plan was established
which relied on using Territorial
troops and Home Guard units,
many of them being men from
the Selwyn District.
One of these men was Ted
Sunckell, a 36-year-old married
farmer from Brookside.
Ted had been a member of the
Doyleston Home Guard platoon
before volunteering to join the
8th Independent Mounted Rifle
Squadron. This mounted unit of
about 80 men was unique in that
BATTLE READY: The 8th Independent Mounted Rifles on a charge at Birdlings Flat 1941.
it was established specifically to
defend the hill country of Banks
Peninsula.
Locally known as the ‘Hill Billies,’
the Independent Mounted
Rifles was mainly made up of
farmers and farm labourers who
were experienced horsemen and
who knew the area well. Some
of the officers and NCOs were
veterans of the Mounted Rifle
Brigade from World War 1 and a
number were also noted lecturers
and farm managers from
Canterbury Agricultural College
(now Lincoln University), such
as troop commander Lieutenant
I.W. Weston, Jack Calder,
Malcolm Burns (later Sir) and
Richard Bevin. Many were from
families who are still prevalent
in the district and Banks Peninsula
– Hutchinson, Thacker,
Robinson, Waghorn, Wright and
Shuttleworth.
In the age of mechanised
warfare this mounted unit was
considered antiquated. The
soldiers’ uniforms and accoutrements
were the same old style as
the Mounted Rifles from World
War 1.
Nine such squadrons were
established throughout New
Zealand and were formed for
use in hill country where the
mechanised units of the Territorial
Forces would not be able to
operate freely. For that reason
recruiting was confined to those
men whose occupations made
them fit for such work. Recruiting
was also limited to married
men between the ages of 25 and
55 years and unmarried men between
the ages of 45 and 55. Such
volunteers also had to provide
their own horse and saddlery.
A camp for the Mounted Rifles
was first established at Birdlings
Flat in May 1941, but a more
permanent tented camp was later
transferred to the Motukarara
Racecourse. As part-time volunteers,
members of the unit were
only required to attend camp one
week a month during the period
of invasion threat, although they
kept their rifles and ammunition
at home to be ready if called
upon.
In reality, in the case of an
invasion the Home Guard were
only expected to give warning
and create some delay by making
road blocks to slow the enemy
advance, while the Mounted
Rifles were also expected to
delay an advance by seizing vital
defensive positions in the hills,
giving time for the better trained
Territorial units to react.
Fortunately, no invasion
occurred and these men did not
have to risk their lives in combat.
However, we should acknowledge
the dedication and willingness
they showed in preparing to
defend the district and country if
required.
•A special thanks to local
historians Shona McCartin
and Pam Hutchinson for
providing information for this
article.
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BACKYARD CRITTERS
Dairy plant open day
creams it in Darfield
ABOUT 550 people went
through the gates of Fonterra’s
Darfield site at its open day.
People queued at the gates
early for a rare chance to look
behind the scenes of the world’s
joint-largest milk dryer, a
distribution centre the size of
seven rugby fields, and the new
$150 million cream cheese plant,
a Fonterra spokeswoman said.
Fonterra general manager
operations Darfield and Upper
South Island Harriet Van Genne-
Knape said it was great to see a
good turn out.
“It was a little wet and cold but
that didn’t seem to deter anyone.
From the very young, to the
group from a local retirement
home, there was something of
interest to everyone,” she said.
“The kids loved getting into the
tankers and I hear our automated
forklifts and freshly-made cream
cheese were also a hit,” Mrs Van
Genne-Knape said.
The site’s open day event was
one of three held aroundNew
Zealand on April 6. With the cooperatives
Te Rapa and Edendale
sites also hosting visitors in
a bid to lift the lid on dairy
production.
INSIGHT: The
public got a
chance to have
a look inside
Fonterra’s
Darfield site
during an open
day.
OPEN: Fonterra
general manager
operations
Darfield and
Upper South
Island Harriet Van
Genne-Knape
welcomes the
first visitors.
Apple moth’s wings
not just for flying
Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in
entomology (insects and other invertebrates).
Each week he introduces a new species found
in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims
to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the
variety of living things around us. Check out
the full list of invertebrates found at
http://naturewatch.org.nz/projects/backyardbiodiversity-bugs-in-lincoln
A MOTH species that showed
up on the window at night a
fortnight ago was the apple
looper moth, Phrissogonus
laticostatus.
This introduced species is also
found in Australia and New
Caledonia.
It has a wingspan of 15mm and
males have a distinctive forwardpointing,
scaly tuffs
on their shoulders, resembling
the wing of
a pterodactyl.
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SCALES:
The apple
looper
moth has a
wingspan of
15mm and
usually flies
between
September
and March.
Males also have shiny black
scales on the underside of the
forewing and upper side of the
hindwing, which are thought
to be scent scales used during
courtship.
Moth colours can vary from
cream to brown
and they usually fly between
September and March.
Larvae feed on a wide range of
plants, including acacia, clematis,
hypericum, pohutakawa, olearia,
helianthus and wild carrot.
Stephen Jenkinson - Culture Activist & Author
Come of Age – The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble
Throughout history of human life on earth, we have learned from our elders.
Our lives and our communities have been strengthened by those who have come before us.
“Getting older is inevitable,
becoming an elder is a skill.”
– Stephen Jenkinson
In todays world as people strive for self-improvement we often lean towards therapists and life coaches to
gain our knowledge, yet there is a significant lack of intention to engage deeply with our elders as a key
component of our education. Elderhood today is often understood more in terms of its absence rather
than its presence.
It is often said that age carries wisdom, yet at a time when we have
more older people than we ever have before, why are there so
few elders among us? What constitutes an elder and how do we
re-engage with generational wisdom-sharing?
Stephen Jenkinson is one of the world’s most engaging
truth-tellers and philosophers on the topic of wisdom, death
and elderhood. Join us for this unique evening to explore how
our society can reconnect with the wisdom and humility of
elderhood. Suitable for any age.
In brief, Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW teaches internationally
and is co-founder of The Orphan Wisdom School,
Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada. An award winning
author of Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul. Stephen
has also been a subject of the feature length documentary
film Griefwalker a lyrical, poetic portrait of his
work with dying people. www.orphanwisdom.com
A rare opportunity to spend an evening
with Stephen Jenkinson
Halswell Community Hall Tuesday April 30th 7-9pm
Tickets available from
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Rolleston College learning leader
for languages Annie Mansfield
writes about a visit from Spanish
students
HOLA! BIENVENIDOS! At Rolleston
College we have been enjoying the
company of visitors from Spain over the
last couple of weeks.
Last year we established a sister
school relationship with the IES Luis
de Góngora, which is in Córdoba in the
Andalucia region in the south of Spain.
Our sister school is very different to
ours, it was built in 1577 and is located in
the central plaza of Córdoba, which is the
only city in the world to have four World
Heritage sites.
The school building is beautiful and
historic and has its own chapel.
During 2018, learners in our year
10 Spanish class began a friendship
with Spanish students. They enjoyed
sharing emails, study projects and
communicating online via social media.
On April 1, we welcomed our first
group of Spanish visitors to school, with a
traditional mihi whakatau. The students
were excited to meet each other in person
for the first time.
The group has enjoyed visits to the
gondola, the museum, the central city,
and a day in Wellington. We enjoyed a
SCHOOLS
VISITING: Students from Córdoba, Spain, have been at Rolleston College over
the past two weeks.
Spanish students visit
Rolleston College
day in Akaroa, with both the Spanish and
New Zealand students working together
in double kayaks and giant stand-up
paddleboards.
It was fun to hear the group bonding
over the Spanish songs they all knew
and as teachers we enjoyed hearing La
Macarena and La Bamba, followed by
various Queen hits, belted out from the
back of the bus.
The Spanish students have also attended
some lessons at school, and as their
English is excellent, they were able to
get involved with the learning. It was
especially rewarding to see our learners
in the years 9, 10 and 11 Spanish classes
having the opportunity to practice their
Spanish with our guests.
They were able to ask a lot of questions
to find out about life in Spain and what
school is like there.
Said year 10 student Tate Hawker: “It
was interesting having the Spanish people
in our class and seeing how they reacted
in a different environment to what they
are used to. It was fun learning from
them and learning about their hobbies
and what they like to do.”
Sam Maccoll, also in year 10, said “I
thought it was pretty cool seeing how
they pronounced the Spanish. I asked
questions in Spanish, such as asking them
about their family and hobbies, and they
seemed to understand.”
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HOMECOMING: Father and daughter enjoying time together after three days
apart.
Daddy’s home
WELL, I didn’t manage
that dream of a sleep-in.
But after three nights
away from Vittoria and
Laura, even being forced
awake before sunrise in my
own bed felt good.
As I said in my last
column, I was away
competing in the dragon
boat nationals at Lake
Karapiro (go Waimak)!
It was the longest I’ve
been away from Vittoria.
Although the break from
all-day, everyday parenting
was nice, I missed it like I
never thought I would.
One night I woke up in
the wee hours just freaking
out that I couldn’t find
Vittoria or even hear her.
It took me a while to chill
out and remember where
I was.
Is this something that
will just happen now?
Luckily this is 2019 so I
could use video calling to
see the family each day.
It was really cute seeing
how excited Vittoria got to
see my face.
She would do this little
jiggle, smile and giggle
dance before getting back
to whatever she was doing,
throwing little smiles my
way while Laura and I
talked.
Eventually she would,
however, try and hang up
the call. I guess you can
have too much dad.
I thought she would
just about explode when
I got home, but she was
way too engrossed in the
Wiggles when I got in the
door.
After her song finished
she started warming up to
me again and it wasn’t long
until she was back to being
cuddly and excited to be
around me.
I think out of the two
of them, Laura was most
excited to have me home.
The weekend had included
the unholy meeting of
arbitrary toddler routine
changes and the end of
VITTORIA
& Matt
daylight saving.
Not to mention poor
weather.
Nothing like being
trapped indoors with a
grumpy toddler who woke
you up multiple times
overnight before deciding
4am was playtime.
My wife is a saint.
Bubs and I reconnected
on a daddy/daughter day
with some friends over
from Australia at the
petting zoo Arion Farm.
Nothing quite like
being chased by ducks
and having a sheep try and
eat your hand, to rekindle
the spark of daddy’s-girlness.
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Teen Artspace: after school
drop-in
Leeston – Wednesday 4.30-
6pm, Darfield – Tuesday 4.30-
6pm
Teens can participate in art and
craft activities, and hang with
friends in a creative atmosphere.
Leeston Library, 19 Messines St,
Darfield Library, 1 South Tce
Easter Storytime
Thursday, 6-7pm
Go in your cosiest PJs and
join in the fun at our Easter
Storytimes. Enjoy some fabulous
interactive stories plus there will
be a treasure hunt and a craft
activity. Sessions are aimed at 2–7
year olds, but all are welcome.
Bookings are only required for
children, but they must be accompanied
by an adult caregiver.
(One adult per family please due
to space limitations).
Darfield Library, 1 South Tce
Boost Skate
Friday, 11.30am-2pm
Take your bike, skateboard,
scooter or wheels. Food, spot
prizes and more. For all ages.
Free.
Rolleston Skatepark
Markerstations
Saturday, 1-3 pm
Use the Makerstations to create
wonderful things – create from
Email anan.zaki@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm
each Wednesday
one of the templates or use your
imagination to make something
unique. Suitable for all ages,
children aged 7 and under will
require active adult supervision.
No bookings required.
Darfield Library 1 South Tce
and Leeston Library, 19 Messines
St
Stop Motion Animation
Monday and Tuesday 9.30am-
4pm
At each on- day workshop,
artist Natalie Cheetham will take
you through the steps of creating
your own animation. You will be
creating the story, storyboarding,
making characters and scenes
with modelling clay and books,
capturing the images and video
editing. $15, suitable for ages 9
and above, bookings essential.
Take your own lunch.
Lincoln Library, 22 Gerald St
Justice of the Peace Clinics
Rolleston on Monday, noon-
1pm, and Lincoln on Tuesday,
10am-1pm
A justice of the peace will be
available to members of the community
to witness signatures and
documents, certify document
copies, hear oaths, declarations,
affidavits or affirmations, as well
as sign citizenship, sponsorship
or rates rebates applications.
Rolleston Library, 94 Rolleston
Drive, and Lincoln Library, 22
Gerald St
Rhymetime
Monday 10-10.20am (Leeston),
Tuesday, 10.30-11am (Darfield),
Tuesday and Thursday 9.30-10am
(Lincoln), Wednesday, 9.30-10am
(Rolleston)
Rhymetime is a fun, interactive
session of stories, songs, rhyme
and bubbles. Aimed at children
under 18 months.
Darfield Library, 1 South Tce,
Darfield, Leeston Library, 19
Messines St, Lincoln Library, 22
Gerald St and Rolleston Library,
94 Rolleston Drive.
S.T.A.R.S
Tuesday, 4-5pm
Fun, educational and
interesting with something new
every month. Go along and have
a go.
Leeston Library, 19 Messines St
No Common Ground
Open Wednesday to Thursday
11.30am- 2.30pm, Friday to Sunday
10am to 4pm
Featuring the work of Gaye
Morton, Hamish Anderson,
Linda Pringle and Mike Davey.
An uncommonly good collection
of work from four different
artists.
Down by the Liffey Gallery, 1
James St, Lincoln
Markets:
West Melton Market: Saturday,
9am-noon. St Paul’s Church.
Darfield Market: Saturday,
9am-1pm, opposite Challenge
Darfield, South Tce.
Lincoln Farmers and Craft
Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm,
Gerald St.
Running groups:
Rolleston Road Runners:
Monday registration from
6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. 2.5km
Do your children love
playing with blocks? All
libraries will have a selection
of blocks – including Lego,
Duplo and wooden blocks
during opening hours. Let
your child’s imagination run
wild. Suitable for all ages,
children aged seven and
under will require active
adult supervision. No
bookings required. Available
at all district council libraries.
and 5km options in Foster Park,
next to the gravel car park beside
the playground.
Lincoln Road Runners: Tuesday
registration from 5.40pm,
starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km
events. Starts outside Coffee Culture
on Gerald St. 3km or 6km
options. Gold coin donation.
Malvern Road Runners:
Tuesday registration, starts at
5.45pm for a 6pm start. 3km and
6km options and a 1.5km over
summer. Meet at McHughs Plantation
in the summer.
Ellesmere Road Runners:
Wednesday registration from
5.45pm, starts at 6pm. 3km
or 6km walk or run. Starts
from Leeston Physiotherapy.
Foster Park Run: Saturday
from 7.50am. Free weekly timed
5km run, jog or walk. Register at
www.parkrun.co.nz/foster and
don’t forget your barcode. Starts
at Foster Park in Rolleston.
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Nippy Nick seals win
for Lincoln University
Jim Doyle reports
on how Lincoln
University went
against Christchurch
on Saturday
YOU COULD say Nick
Frost lived up to his name
in scoring the last try – but
the substitute lock was
more than just nippy.
He lit the afterburners
in a spectacular dash
from broken play 40m
out to well and truly
nail a convincing 33-7
win for the Rams over
Christchurch.
The Rams will be
satisfied with the win
against the only team to
beat them last year (once).
On Saturday, Christchurch
had the up-front grunt,
but not enough dash. Only
once did they breach the
Lincoln defence.
Talented young openside
flanker Tom Christie sliced
through easily to finish a
big siege on the Lincoln
line sparked by a driving
maul from a lineout 8min
from half-time.
The visitors looked very
likely to repeat the effort
several times but Lincoln’s
last-ditch defence was up
to the mark as usual.
SPORT
ABILITY: Lincoln
University’s Ngane
Punivai scored two
tries in their win over
Christchurch.
Ngane Punivai was
again influential for the
Rams, showing his ability
to make ground through
heavy traffic and he
finished two movements as
well as surviving a big hit
in the air.
Lincoln had the luxury
of bringing on Ere Enari
and Brett Cameron for the
second half, although they
did not eclipse the men
SELWYN TIMES
they replaced. Harrison
Courtney was typically
strong on the charge until
he was subbed off in the
last quarter. Dom Devine
again came on as hooker
when Nic Souchon retired
just on half-time. Maybe
having three props in the
front row helped Lincoln
embarrass Christchurch in
the scrum at times.
Cullen Grace was again
potent from No 8, while
Kris Miller went the
distance with distinction
in the No 7 jersey.
For Christchurch,
hooker Manaaka Boyle-
Tiatia made one big break
and remained a handful
for the Rams for 75min.
Christie and No 8 Hugh
Renton could hold their
heads high after the match.
•At Lincoln:
Lincoln University
33 (Ngane Punivai
2, Caleb Makene,
George Stratton,
Nick Frost tries; Sam
Gilbert 2 conv; Brett
Cameron 2 conv)
beat Christchurch 7
(Tom Christie try; Dan
Dorgan conv). HT: 14-7.
Sin-bin: Brad Johns
(Christchurch). Referee:
Sam O’Reilly.
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Darfield High rides to win in dressage
Darfield High School
equestrian manager Nicky
Voss writes about the
school’s recent success
DARFIELD HIGH School won
the Canterbury interschool
dressage for the fourth year in a
row.
The school entered three
teams on March 27, including a
non-competitive side. One took
out the compeititon and another
finished 14th out of more than
20 teams of riders from Timaru
to North Canterbury.
Each class had 26-27 riders,
and placings were hard fought.
The winning team comprised
of Charlotte Thomas, Georgia
Allison, Katherine Hadler and
Caitlin Rayne.
Charlotte rode two
outstanding tests, scoring more
than 70 per cent for both, with
a win and a second on her
chestnut mare. Katherine also
IT IS safe to say the Selwyn
under-19 baseball team won’t be
sneaking up on any teams next
year.
They finished fourth in their
inaugural national campaign,
bouncing back from an early
loss to be surprise contenders
over the three-day tournament,
had an outstanding day, with a
win and third in both her tests
on the ever-consistent Hakuna
Matata. She also took out best
level one rider for the day.
Georgia also performed
extremely well, finishing third
and ninth on Hokey Pokey.
Caitlin performed two lovely
tests on her event Brentwood
Surprise, finishing fourth and
20th, showing that different
judges see different things.
Sophie Allison was a lastminute
addition and performed
extremely well in her first ever
level two tests on a young horse.
She finished fourth and ninth
in her two tests, but caught the
judges’ eye and won one of the
turnout prizes for the day on
the beautiful gypsy cob cross
Willowslee Perfect Storm.
Mikayla Wycliffe had an
outstanding day on the beautiful
and talented NS Hey Mickey.
Mikayla has been competing
which finished on Sunday in
Pakuranga, Auckland.
Co-coach Neil Davidson said
he couldn’t have been prouder of
the effort.
“We are delighted with
how the boys played,” he said.
“Considering it was our first
time and most of the team are
converted softballers – top four
was a great achievement.”
for a short time in dressage
and managed to come fourth
in a tough level two class and
seventh.
Ella van der Wilt performed
two lovely tests on her lovely
black mount to gain mid placings
in both tests. Her sister Emma
had a more difficult couple of
rides but thoroughly enjoyed her
day. Millie Wilson, riding a new
The team lost early to Howick-
Pakuranga Hawks 10-7 but
bounced back offensively to beat
Bayside 10-6.
pony this season, got my award
for the biggest smile, but she also
performed very well, gaining
more than 60 per cent for both
tests and mid-class placements
for both tests against some far
more experienced riders.
Sarah Gerritsen was pleased
with both performances at level
two on her lovely grey Stella.
Showing superb lengthened
TALENT: The Selwyn
under-19 baseball team
finished fourth at their first
ever national tournament.
New Zealand age-group
representative Jacob Davidson,
impressed both at catcher, fill-in
lead-off hitter and pitcher.
The team lost their semi-final
to eventual champions North
strides, she was very pleased
with how far the mare has come.
Chloe Cameron was all ready to
go, but unfortunately her horse
pulled up lame and she had to
retire for the day.
This was the last dressage
day for Georgia Allison, who
has competed and been part of
every winning team since 2016.
She will be greatly missed in the
team, but it warms my heart that
we have so many super riders
coming up and that equestrian
will remain strong in Darfield.
There is a real feeling of pride
in the equestrian teams, which
is shown by the camaraderie
between the riders and the
parents, and the level of
professionalism they exhibit in
their behaviour, attitude and
pride in their appearance.
I would like to thank Georgia
for all of her work behind the
scenes.
•More sport, pages 22-23
Young baseballers prove they’re contenders at national event
• By Jacob Page
TROPHY
HOLDERS:
Darfield High
School’s
winning
dressage
team –
Charlotte
Thomas,
Katherine
Hadler,
Nicky Voss
(manager),
Georgia
Allison and
Caitlin Rayne.
Shore. “Defensively, I thought our
fielding was phenomenal. Both
infield and outfield was great,’’
Neil Davidson said.
He said the performance
proves there is a strong group of
young baseball players coming
through in the district, and with
90 per cent of the team returning
next year, they could only get
better.
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Unlocking every
boy’s potential
You are invited to attend the Medbury
School Open Day to discover what
makes a Medbury education unique.
The Open Day is on Tuesday 7 May
2019 from 9.00am to 10.45am. The
Headmaster will speak at 10.15am.
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Anzac Day
services
Join your local Anzac Day commemoration service on Thursday 25 April and remember the sacrifices
of our servicemen and women. Services are organised by local Returned Services Associations.
Burnham
Darfield
Dunsandel
Glentunnel
Hororata
Kowai
Leeston
Lincoln
Mead
Prebbleton
Rolleston
Sheffield
Springfield
Springston
Tai Tapu
West Melton
6am Dawn Parade, Army Camp gates
Service and wreath laying ceremony
8.45am District War Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony followed by service at Trinity Church
8.30am District War Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony
9.30am Glentunnel Community Centre
Service followed by wreath laying ceremony
11am St John’s Church
Service at Community Hall followed by wreath laying ceremony at District War
Memorial
Service follows on from conclusion of Springfield’s ceremony
10.30am Leeston Rugby Pavilion
Service followed by parade to war memorial and wreath laying ceremony
2pm Lincoln Event Centre
Service followed by wreath laying ceremony
9am Mead Hall Memorial gates
Wreath laying ceremony
9am District War Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony
10.50am Parade at Rolleston Community Centre
11am District War Memorial Clock Tower
Service followed by wreath laying ceremony
8am District War Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony
11am Tawera Memorial Hall
Service followed by wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial
10am Springston Hall
Service followed by wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial
8.30am Flag raising at Primary School
9am District War Memorial
Service followed by wreath laying ceremony
10am West Melton War Memorial
Service followed by wreath laying ceremony
Become a Senior Chef
A chance to up your cooking skills, confidence and motivation is on offer next month.
Pegasus Health is hosting an eight week Senior Chef course, offering cooking classes for people over
60, living alone or with one other person.
Along with cooking and sharing good food, the classes will cover everything from nutrition and menu
planning to budgeting and shopping tips, and those attending will receive a free recipe book.
The Senior Chef course will be run at Lincoln Event Centre, from 10am–1pm on Thursdays from 2
May–20 June. To enrol contact the Senior Chef team on 374 1639 or email jane.callahan@pegasus.org.
nz. For more information visit seniorchef.co.nz.
New families welcomed at
citizenship ceremony
A long road from Nigeria to Rolleston ended in happiness for the
Iposu family as they were welcomed as New Zealand citizens.
The Iposu family were among nine new New Zealanders from
Nigeria, the Philippines and Nepal, who were sworn in at the latest
citizenship ceremony held in the Council chambers. Sade Iposu,
from Rolleston, said it had been a long journey to citizenship, but
the family couldn’t be happier.
“We’re so grateful, so happy, so pleased—at last.”
Mrs Iposu said her husband first moved to New Zealand in 2003
to complete his PhD at Lincoln University and the family joined
him in 2005. Mrs Iposu, a micro-biologist by training, got a job
with the Canterbury District Health Board and was later able to
retrain as a nurse.
The family loved Selwyn and had built a house in Faringdon, Mrs
Iposu said. They had felt welcomed by people, with great friends
who supported her through working and looking after four children
when her husband had to return to Nigeria for a time.
After a delay with their residency application the family were
delighted to officially be New Zealanders. “We have been so
blessed to have a Kiwi family who were so welcoming and lovely
and said this is your home too,” Mrs Iposu said.
“It’s not an easy journey, but what I have learned along the way is
you just have to focus and never give up.”
Feedback sought on new
Leeston facility
The Council is planning a new community facility for Leeston and is
now seeking feedback on possible ways that it could be best utilised.
The Council’s Long-Term Plan 2018-2028 (LTP) process indicated
a modern fit-for-purpose community facility was required to meet
the growing needs of the Leeston community. This led to Council
adding the project to the LTP.
Open Space and Property manager Mark Rykers says the project is
at its very early stages. Council is speaking with the community to
first understand what the needs of the community actually are.
“In this first stage of public feedback, we’re wanting to know the
types of activities which people in the community see themselves
doing in the facility,” he says.
“This will give us a better idea of what kind of building could be built
to accommodate those activities and how it would be used.”
“There will be plenty of opportunities to provide feedback on the
facility, and we will have a formal public consultation process when
the project develops. I would like to thank the Leeston community
for its positivity and enthusiasm at this early stage of the project.”
Have your say
Feedback closes at 5pm on Monday 6 May.
For more information and to complete the feedback form go to
selwyn.govt.nz/newleestonfacility. Hardcopy feedback forms are
available at the Leeston Library and Community Centre.
ON THE
ROADS
On the roads this week
Due to work on the Christchurch Southern
Motorway the Shands Road and Marshs Road
intersection (between approximately 374 and 523
Shands Road) will be closed from Saturday 20–
Sunday 28 April 2019. Detours will be in place.
Road works are continuing on Goulds Road between Maltby Drive
and East Maddisons Road until Friday 17 May. Detours and traffic
management will be in place during this time.
Seal repairs will be carried out on Milnes Road, Ridge Road and
Wards Road and will be continuing on Old West Coast Road.
Footpath construction will be occurring in Kirwee.
Council Call
Selwyn District Council
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338
Rolleston Library
Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Ph 347 2880
Darfield Library & Service Centre
1 South Terrace, Darfield
Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780
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Notices
ALCOHOL NOTICES
Carmen Joyce Campbell has
applied for an Off Licence.
Gulati and Sapra Enterprise
Limited has applied for the
renewal of an On Licence.
Objections on both are open
until 30 April.
For more information go to
selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.
ROAD CLOSURES –
ANZAC DAY
The following road closures are
in place on Thursday 25 April for
Anzac Day services and parades:
Leeston – High Street from
Leeston Lake Road to Messines
Street from 10.30am–12.30pm.
Rolleston – Rolleston Drive
from the eastern intersection
Meetings
Public Forums: Council,
Community Board and local
committee meetings are open
to the public. Time is available at
the start of meetings for people
to speak on matters of concern.
Please notify Bernadette Ryan
or your local committee at least
three days before the meeting.
Township, Hall and Reserve
Committees: To list or make
changes to meeting details, email
meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.
nz or phone 347 2800 or 318
8338 by 9am Wednesday the
week before publication.
COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
BOARD
Unless stated meetings are held
at the Rolleston Council Building.
District Plan Review Committee
Wed 17 Apr 9am
with Othello Drive to 60 metres
east of Tennyson Street
intersection. Tennyson Street
from the northern intersection
with Rolleston Drive to five
metres south of the Millennium
Clock Tower Reserve, from
10.30am–12.15pm
Burnham – Aylesbury Road
between Godley Road
and Burdons Road from
5:15–8.15am
Dunsandel – Leeston Dunsandel
Road from Irvines Road to
Tramway Road and Tramway
Road from Leeston Dunsandel
Road to Browns Road from
7.45–9.45am
Prebbleton – Springs Road from
Tosswill Road to Birchs Road
from 8.45–9.30am
Tai Tapu – Old Tai Tapu Road
Malvern Community Board
Tue 23 Apr 4.30pm
Darfield Library/Service Centre
Audit and Risk Subcommittee
Wed 1 May 10am
Property Committee
Wed 1 May 2.30pm
LOCAL COMMITTEES &
ASSOCIATIONS
Coalgate Township Committee
Tue 23 Apr 7.30pm
Coalgate Fire Station
Darfield Township Committee
Thur 18 Apr 7.30pm
Darfield Library
Glentunnel Township Committee
Mon 29 Apr 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
Leeston Park Committee
Mon 29 Apr 7.30pm
Easter and Anzac Day closures
from Christchurch Akaroa Road
to Forbes Road from 9–9.30am
Darfield – South Terrace from
McMillan Street to North Terrace
from 8.45–9.30am
MICROCHIPPING
If your dog was first registered
after 30 June 2006 and is not a
working dog, the law requires
him or her to be microchipped.
A clinic will be held on Friday 10
May at the following places:
· Rolleston: 9am to 9.30am
· Rolleston: 10.15 to 10.45
· Lincoln: 11.30am to 12noon
· Leeston: 12.45pm to 1.15pm
Microchipping will not take place
if wet. If you have any questions
regarding microchipping, please
contact Tracey Wheeler on 347
2800.
Leeston Park Pavilion
Rolleston Community Centre
Management Committee
Thur 2 May 7pm
Rolleston Community Centre
Rolleston Residents’
Association
Mon 29 Apr 7pm
Rolleston Community Centre
– week later due to Easter
Springston Recreation Reserve
Committee
Wed 17 Apr 7.30pm
Errol Tweedy Pavilion,
Springston Reserve
Tawera Memorial Hall
Committee
Wed 1 May 7pm
Tawera Memorial Hall
There will be some changes to Council services over Easter weekend and Anzac Day. Here’s a
summary of the changes and how they might affect you.
Rubbish and recycling normally collected on Friday 19 April (Good Friday) will be collected on Saturday
20 April. Rubbish normally collected on Thursday 25 April (Anzac Day) will be collected on Saturday 27
April. All other collections will occur as normal.
Pines Resource Recovery Park is closed on Friday 19 April. On Thursday 25 April it will open from
1–4.30pm. All other days it is open normal hours.
Selwyn Aquatic Centre is open 8am–8pm from Friday 19–Monday 22 April, returning to its regular
6am–9pm opening hours on Tuesday 23 April. On Thursday 25 April it will open from 1–8pm. Aquafit will
not run on these days.
Selwyn District Libraries will be closed on Friday 19, Monday 22 and Thursday 25 April. They will be
open over the weekend.
Rolleston Community Centre will be closed on Friday 19 and Monday 22 April and open in the morning
on Thursday 25 April for an Anzac Day service.
Lincoln Event Centre will be closed on Friday 19 and Monday 22 April. It will be open during the
weekend for bookings and open from 1–4pm on Thursday 25 April for an Anzac Day service.
West Melton Community and Recreation Centre will be closed on Friday 19–Monday 22 April and on
Thursday 25 April.
Council headquarters in Rolleston will be closed on Friday 19, Monday 22 and Thursday 25 April.
If you need to get in touch with Council during this time you can contact us on 03 347 2800 or you can
log a request online at selwyn.govt.nz/contact-us.
Community Funds Available
Got great plans for your community? You might be eligible to receive funding from the Selwyn District
Council Community Fund. Applications for the latest round of funding are open till 30 April and
funding is available to support events and activities that contribute to community wellbeing, bringing
communities together and attracting visitors to Selwyn.
The last round of funding saw 22 organisations awarded over $39,000 to help run everything from music
groups and senior support to galas and fitness classes.
For more info email: selwyncommunityfund@selwyn.govt.nz. To apply visit selwyn.govt.nz/
selwyncommunityfund
Selwyn Events
SATURDAY
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APRIL
SATURDAY
27
APRIL
30 APRIL
& 4 MAY
WEDNESDAY
1MAY
SATURDAY
4MAY
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Lincoln Easter Market
The Lincoln Green next to Lincoln
Library, 10am–1pm
The Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft Market
is having an Easter Market. Special
appearance by Adam All Sorts and an
Easter egg hunt for the children. Go
in the draw to win an Easter hamper,
must be there for the draw at 12.30pm.
Ellesmere Community
Recycling Drop-off Day
Cemetery Pit, Southbridge
Leeston Road, 10am–4pm
Clean up your shed, backyard and
garden and drop off garden waste,
scrap metal, tyres, child car seats and
e-waste. Some charges may apply.
General rubbish, gas bottles and
items containing oil or fuel can’t be
accepted. Go to Selwyn.govt.nz for
more information.
Bangers and Books
Leeston Library, Tuesday 11am–
5.30pm and Saturday, 11am–4pm
In the spirit of community, the Leeston
library will have a free sausage sizzle.
Head along to the library and enjoy a
free sausage. To be eligible, borrow a
book or join up to the library if you’re
not a member.
Confident Drivers Course
Leeston Bowling Club, 9am–3pm
Offering a refresher of the current
road rules for over 60s. For more
information and to book contact Age
Concern on (03) 366 0903.
New Zealand Music Month
Selwyn District Libraries,
11.30am–1pm (11, 18 and 25 May)
Four weekends four gigs! New
Zealand Music Month is coming to
Selwyn District Libraries. Visit one
of the libraries for live music every
Saturday in May. For a timetable of
musicians playing at each library visit
selwyn.govt.nz/events
Art for All
West Melton Community and
Recreation Centre, 1–2pm
Running every Thursday for eight
weeks, this class is led by local
artist Bridget Carr. Sessions aim to
encourage memory recall through
the process of creating art. Classes
will interest those who are keen to
share experiences and socialise while
stimulating the mind. No experience
necessary. All materials provided. $40
per person for the term (8 sessions).
Bookings essential, at Eventbrite.co.nz.
For information on listing a community event visit
www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall
Leeston Library & Service Centre
19 Messines Street, Leeston
Ph 347 2871
Lincoln Library & Service Centre
Gerald Street, Lincoln
Ph 347 2876
(03) 347 2800
Darfield call free 318 8338
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CRUNCH: Lincoln’s No 6 Andrew Munro goes down in a tackle, Nick Werahiko,
Edgar Odum and Kris Wilder wait for the ball. Lincoln beat Hurunui 19-11 at home.
SUCCESS: Harry Miller clears the ball away to Ben Clare as Hurunui’s James
Downs makes the tackle.
Defending champions beaten in close game
• By Jacob Page
SOUTHERN UPSET defending
Combined Country rugby
champions Waihora 31-27 in
the clash of unbeaten teams in
pool A.
Round three was a week
of close encounters with
Southbridge storming back from
a 16-26 second half deficit to
beat Prebbleton 30-26.
Darfield leapfrogged Waihora
into second in pool A with an
18-8 win over Kaiapoi.
Burnham-Dunsandel-Irwell
grabbed their second win at the
expense of winless Hornby 33-6.
Lincoln made the most of
home advantage to grind out a
19-11 win over Hurunui in pool
C.
Methven ruined Rolleston’s
senior club day with a 39-29
victory while West Melton were
pipped by Oxford 21-18.
Springston remained equal
top of pool B with Glenmark-
Cheviot after a 30-14 over
Rakaia.
Easter weekend means several
team’s will play night matches
on Thursday and Friday night
to make the most of the long
weekend.
Results
•Pool A: Southern 31, Waihora
27; Darfield 18, Kaiapoi 8;
Hampstead 31, Ashley 17; BDI
33, Hornby 6.
•Pool B: Glenmark-Cheviot 59,
Ohoka 5, Methven 39, Rolleston
29; Springston 30, Rakaia 14;
Southbridge 30, Prebbleton 26.
•Pool C: Lincoln 19, Hurunui
11; Oxford 21, West Melton 18;
Saracens 67, Celtic 10.
Points
•Pool A: Southern 15,
Darfield 13, Waihora 11, BDI 11,
Hampstead 7, Kaiapoi 5, Hornby
0, Ashley 0.
•Pool B: Glenmark-Cheviot
15, Springston 15, Southbridge 9,
Rakaia 7, Methven 6, Rolleston
1, Ohoka 1.
•Pool C: Lincoln 14,
Prebbleton 12, Oxford 11,
Saracens 10, West Melton 6,
Celtic 5, Hurunui 3.
Round four draw
•Pool A: BDI v Darfield
(Thursday, 7pm), Hornby v
Waihora (Thursday, 7pm),
Southern v Hampstead (Friday,
1pm), Ashley v Kaiapoi
(Saturday, 2.45pm).
•Pool B: Methven v Rakaia
(Thursday, 7pm), Ohoka
v Southbridge (Thursday,
7.30pm), Rolleston v Springston
(Thursday, 7.30pm), Hurunui v
Glenmark-Cheviot (Thursday,
7.30pm).
•Pool C: Celtic v West Melton
(Thursday, 7pm), Oxford v
Saracens (Thursday, 7.30pm),
Prebbleton v Lincoln (Saturday,
2pm).
COMMITTED: Hurunui’s Simon
Northcote stops Nick Werahiko.
SPEED: Kris Wilder on a burst.
ANTICIPATION: Ben Clare tosses the ball to Brad Mavor.
PROGRESS: Dane Petheram
looks for a gap.
NIMBLE: Jacob Edy side-steps
a Hurunui player.
Hillview Christian School
Yr 1–10
Middleton Grange School
Yr 1–13
Emmanuel Christian School
Yr 1–10
Aidanfield Christian School
Yr 1–10 Yr 1–8
Open Days: 15 & 17 May
Contact
school
for details
p: 332 6923
e: office@hillview.school.nz
w: www.hillview.school.nz
Open Days: 22 & 24 May
Contact
school
for details
• High quality affordable Christian education
• Qualified teachers who are committed Christians
• High standards of academic achievement and behaviour
p: 348 9826
e: office@middleton.school.nz
w: www.middleton.school.nz
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 359 3595
e: office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
w: www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz
p: 338 8153
e: enrol@aidanfield.school.nz
w: www.aidanfield.school.nz
A network of non denominational Christian Schools offering limited places in 2019
• Co-educational and State Integrated
• New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective
• Christian virtues modelled and encouraged
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
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Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 550 2653
e: office@rcs.school.nz
w: www.rollestonchristian.school.nz
• Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school for God’s calling
on the life of the child
• Pathways for pupils from Aidanfield, Emmanuel, Hillview and Rolleston to
Middleton Grange School at Senior College level
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100 years of Prebbleton rugby
SPORT
• By Jacob Page
PREBBLETON’S FIERCE rivals
Lincoln will be out to spoil the
club’s centenary celebrations
during their combined country
senior rugby encounter on
Saturday.
Club member Richard Busch,
who has produced a centenary
book commemorating the
occasion, said the two teams,
which will meet at Prebbleton
Oval, have a heated rivalry dating
back to 1944 when they played
for the Challenge Shield.
“The fierce rivalry between the
two teams has continued but the
shield disappeared,” he said.
Little more is known about
what happened to the Challenge
Shield following ‘the blood bath
game’. But when the shield was
found in a store room, the aim
was to put it up for grabs again
this weekend, along with the
Hayden Kerr Memorial Trophy,
which has been played for since
1990.
“Some of the older guys said
that with the game being more
forward dominated in those days,
there used to be a lot of (stuff)
that used to happen – punches,
twisted arms and legs.
“Back in those days, Prebbleton
and Lincoln was a real grudgematch,”
he said.
The Prebbleton Rugby Club
was formed in 1919 as the
Prebbleton-Halswell Rugby Club.
It was established by school
headmaster A.F. McMurtrie and
resident Herb Prebble.
In 1920 the club could not
field a first grade team so ended
up playing third grade in the
Christchurch competition.
The CRFU complained to the
club as their colours were the
same as Sydenham (blue and red
hoops).
In 1936, Prebbleton returned
to the Ellesmere competition and
won the first grade title four years
later. It was a feat they would not
replicate again until 1974.
Mr Busch said the book, which
he has been working on for the
past 12 months, became a passion
project.
“My grandfather (Alan) started
NOSTALGIA: One of the Prebbleton centenary jerseys to be
auctioned off during the celebrations. (Left) – Canterbury
coach and former Crusader Joe Maddock is one of
Prebbleton’s finest products.
playing here in 1947, and now
my father (Pat), uncle (Alistar),
myself, and now my son is
playing here, so to have four
generations – this club means a
lot.”
Mr Busch played for the senior
team during the 75th anniversary
celebrations in 1994, so he felt the
book was an important part of
ensuring the history of the club is
not forgotten.
The club has not produced any
All Blacks – but has produced
more than 50 Ellesmere and
20 Canterbury Country
representatives.
They have produced two
Crusaders – Joe Maddock,
who has been playing for the
club since he was 15-years-old,
and Peter Borlase, who played
from under-seven through to
under-18 level. The club has also
produced five national provincial
players in Maddock, Borlase
(both Canterbury), Craig Moore
(Tasman) and Steve Alfield
(Tasman).
It is hoped more than 350
people will turn up to celebrate
the club’s centenary.
The club will auction off
commemorative centenary
jerseys on Friday night.
“They’re old school cotton
jerseys with the yolk on the
front and the centenary logo on
one side and on the back, with a
stitched on white square with a
black number on it.”
The club has never had an
honours board so that will be
unveiled on Friday night as well.
Alistar Busch, Steve Laughton,
Karl Challis and Jeromy Knowler
will all be made life members this
weekend.
Richard said he hoped his
book will help the club cherish its
history until the next milestone
in 25 years.
Broadfield firing ahead of netball season
• By Jacob Page
BROADFIELD A warmed up
for the Selwyn premier netball
competition next month
with four wins out of four at
the Canterbury intercentre
tournament in Ashburton.
The tournament, which
involved teams from Timaru,
100%
CAPITAL gAIN
TO THE RESIDENT
Ashburton, Rangiora and
Methven, was played over
consecutive Sundays.
Broadfield beat Methven 67-33
and then downed Rangiora High
School 70-43. They followed that
up with big wins over Timaru’s
Old Boys 71-45 and Harlequins
64-41 on Sunday.
Coach Yvonne Crichton-Hill
(right) said it was great to be
able to try combinations and
acclimatise new players.
“Every game we won by more
than 20 goals,” she said.
“It was a good chance to get
everyone on court and give them
decent minutes together.”
Broadfield were beaten finalists
in the Selwyn competition last
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“I was impressed with
everyone’s commitment and
ability to recover from multiple
games. The girls were able to lift
their intensity on court and it
showed in the winning margins.”
•The Selwyn netball season
starts on May 4.
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Electrical expertise
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The increasing rate of residential
development has seen many new residents
calling on the services of the experts at Laser
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Since its inception Laser Electrical has
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The placement of lighting, electric sockets
and heating and cooling appliances is a key
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your ideas with you and advise on the most
appropriate installation sites around your
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Many of today’s home owners want
the convenience of an internal vacuum
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telecommunications equipment – all areas
where Laser Electrical are up-to-date with
the latest technology and design trends.
Not only can they offer advice on all
these products, their skilled tradespeople
will undertake the wiring and installation.
Timers can be fitted to your heating
appliances so they turn on when you want
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They can also set up remote controls by
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Laser Electrical is a highly professional
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to work alongside you to create a home
perfectly tailored to your needs, committed
to providing you with transparent, concise
and regularly updated communication.
Laser Electrical and their neighbours
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their landmark building across the railway
lines in Rolleston.
Locally owned and operated, Laser
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a wide range of quality electrical products.
Laser Electrical is located at 831 Jones
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hours are Monday to Friday 8am –
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HOME PROFESSIONALS
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Free landscaping plan on offer
A free landscape plan is being offered by The Outdoor
Space in a Facebook promotion this month. The free plan
is available with every accepted quote for sections under
2000m2 and the other provision is that the customer
“likes and shares us”, says owner Aaron Bartlett.
Winter is a great time for landscaping while you are
not as likely to be outside and the work can be done with
minimum interruption and ready for when the warmer
weather arrives.
The team at The Outdoor Space can do everything
except building the house including paving, irrigation,
lawns including artificial grass, planting, fencing, water
features, pergolas, outdoor fires, raised planters, decks,
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“If the client has an idea we can build it or we can also
create a design around what they’d like and then build
it ... we’re basically a one stop shop for all your outdoor
needs,” says Aaron.
The Outdoor Space team includes qualified
landscapers and a brick and block layer so they do not
need to use many outside contractors to complete the
project.
They have a massive range of options for stones,
bark, timber and pavers that can be viewed at their
office at 211 Wards Road in Rolleston. Or, with staff in
Rolleston, Christchurch and Ashburton, they can bring
the samples directly to your door.
Established in 2009, The Outdoor Space is an award
winning company receiving both gold and bronze
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HOME PROFESSIONALS
Crazy April specials
at local hire company
Locally owned and operated 73 Hire
is having a crazy April with plenty of
specials making them an obvious choice
for hiring equipment for your next
project.
Their 2-4-1 weekends mean that you
can hire equipment for two days and
only pay for one at both their Rolleston
and Darfield businesses. At Rolleston
they are also hiring out both their 2.2 ton
and our 2.5 ton excavators for the price
of the 1.7 ton excavator during April.
Owners Les and Cath Barnett are
enjoying being settled in to their new
Rolleston branch at 873 Jones Road.
“Now that we have our feet under the
table, got some new team members on
board, got our yard, shop and workshop
set up largely as we want it, we were
ready to do something crazy,” says Cath.
73 Hire originally started up in Darfield
and the Rolleston branch was added
earlier this year, offering a wide range
of plant and equipment in excellent
condition, saving locals from having to
head in to Christchurch.
Items for short term or long term hire
include car transporters and log splitters
along with scissor lifts, pumps, spits,
garden power tools, loaders, chippers
and much more. With a separate entry
and exit gate, pick-ups from Rolleston
are quick and efficient.
So head into 73 Hire at Rolleston or
Darfield to make the most of their Crazy
Left - Right: Andrew Forrester, Josh Gordon (back)
Peter Boekholt around the tractor (Darfield team)
April specials and they will help you with
all of your hire needs for that outdoor
project at home or at work.
For more information about what
they have available and an up-todate
list of prices visit the website
at www.73hire.co.nz. To book your
equipment email hire@73hire.co.nz
or telephone the friendly team in
Rolleston at 03 347 0450 or Darfield on
03 318 8228.
The Darfield 73 Hire is located at 26
Horndon Street opposite Canterbury
Clay Bricks.
Both branches are open from 7.30am
until 5pm Mondays to Saturdays. Sunday
hires are also available but bookings are
essential.
Left - Right: Dan Carter, Steve Johnson (back), Glen
Purdon around the ride on mowers (Rolleston team)
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Gardening
made easier
Next time you need gardening supplies
you no longer have to head out in the rain
to your local gardening centre. At Intelligro
you can order online or over the phone and
have them delivered to your door step.
Bagged products like fertiliser, bark,
compost or mulch or new tools and
equipment like hoses, shovels or rakes for
those annoying autumn leaves can be bought
from Intelligro’s easy to use website at www.
igro.co.nz. Or simply phone the team on
03 347 9415 to place your order.
“Buying online is so easy as it means you
can order at your convenience. We can take
your order over the phone, through email or
via our website. This can save you precious
time and means no battling with trailers,
traffic or roadworks. We do that for you, so
you can spend time doing other things and
then get into your project once the product
arrives,” says Gemma from Intelligro.
Intelligro also has trailers for hire for your
convenience.
For those who love to grow their
own vegetables, they also have specialty
growing mixes to give your plants the
best environment for healthy growth and
development. They are packed with all the
good things your plants need to sustain
excellent growth so they can give you a
bountiful crop. These mixes come in bags as
well as bulk so you can grab a little or a lot
depending on the size of your garden.
Intelligro also sells firewood, kindling,
planter boxes, bird food and feeders.
The expert team is happy to help with any
gardening or landscaping advice and their
experience means that they have a wealth
of knowledge that has been passed down
through the years of the different products
and items they stock.
Intelligro is situated at 261 Manion Road
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Building on time and on budget
Building on time and on budget
every time is guaranteed when you
choose Generation Homes.
“We don’t charge anything more that
agreed on, and we hand over on time
and we pride ourselves in working
through anything that may arise
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Beker from Generation Homes.
The Generation Homes team is
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and of course, the clients with ongoing
communication throughout the
building process including frequent
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Once the site is excavated, every home
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Design features are second to none
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the colours and variations process
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Included in standard Generation
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“Clients can also change plans to suit
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Generation Homes has its own
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SELWYN TIMES
Sampling concludes
for NZ’s biggest ever
bee study
Biosecurity New Zealand has completed
sampling for the largest and most detailed
study of honey bee health ever undertaken
in New Zealand.
More than 60 beekeepers participated
in the Bee Pathogen Programme and had
their hives tested every six months for two
and half years.
Biosecurity New Zealand senior
scientist, Dr Richard Hall, says the
research will provide a wealth of valuable
information to the beekeeping industry.
“The Bee Pathogen Programme will
help us better understand the effect that
diseases, climate and apiary management
practices have on colony losses and
productivity,” he says.
“We have completed sampling and our
experts have begun carefully evaluating
the huge amount of data that has been
collected.
“This includes studying more than
130,000 honey bees from 300 samples
taken throughout the country that are now
archived in Biosecurity New Zealand’s
freezers.
“Once the data has been carefully
evaluated it will be available to the
beekeeping industry and to researchers for
further analysis.”
Biosecurity New Zealand is aiming
to release its conclusions from the Bee
Pathogen Programme in late 2019.
Dr Hall says Biosecurity New Zealand
is grateful to the beekeepers and trained
apiculture inspectors who participated
in the research programme and the
inspectors who conducted the field work.
“We are very thankful to all of the
beekeepers who have participated in the
programme and allowed us access to their
hives for sampling.”
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Gardening
Local
News
Now
Spring bulbs – your questions answered
Fire rages, homes at risk
• By Paul Hoek
IT’S THAT time of year again
– when everyone starts talking
about spring bulbs. Do I need to
chill my bulbs? Do I put them in
the freezer? Should I plant them
in patterns? And the list goes on.
Fortunately, I have some experience
with this. Here are the
answers to the spring bulb questions
I get asked the most.
Do I need to chill my
bulbs?
Yes – but only tulips and
hyacinths. And it’s only essential
if you experience fewer than five
frosts a winter. But even if you
do get enough natural chilling
in winter, fridge chilling can still
give benefits – taller stems and
earlier flowering.
Tulips and hyacinths are native
to areas which experience
quite cold winters and they need
this cold period for the bulb to
complete the development of
the flower bud deep inside. Sure
signs you should have chilled
your bulbs are if they produced
unusually short stems or the
bulbs failed to flower at all.
Done correctly, chilling your
tulips and hyacinths will result in
perfect spring flowers.
I haven’t got my spring
bulbs yet, is there still time?
There’s still plenty of time, mid-
April to mid-May are ideal planting
times as the soil cools and we
get some rain.
What about my tulip and
hyacinth bulbs that I chilled
and then planted last year?
Do I need to re-chill those
ones?
If you live in a warmer area and
chilled them before planting the
first time, it is probably a good
idea to lift them and repeat that
for subsequent years.
Ideally, you will have harvested
them during December/January
and left them in an airy place for
some weeks until you start chilling
them now.
However, if you didn’t lift your
bulbs and they’re still in the
ground, it’s best to leave them
there now. Areas that have had
rain may have caused roots to
start already and we don’t want to
disturb that. In December/January
you can lift them and follow
the above instructions.
How and when do I chill
my tulips and hyacinths?
And can I put them in the
freezer?
1. Early to mid-April is the
perfect time to start chilling your
bulbs. Too early and you’ll stunt
the flower bud development
because the bulb is not ready for
it yet.
2. Use a paper bag. It’s very
important the bulbs can breathe
and plastic bags cause sweating
and rot may develop.
3. Keep the bulbs to the side of
the fridge, not at the back where
the cooler plate may ice up and
damage them, or where condensation
may cause mould to
develop.
4. Never put bulbs in the
freezer. The freezer is too cold
and will kill your bulbs.
5. Keep fruit out of the fridge
while you’re chilling your bulbs.
Ripening fruit releases a gas
called ethylene which can cause
severe damage to the developing
flower bud in the bulb. If you
can’t keep fruit out of the fridge,
include an ethylene-absorbing sachet
in the bag with the bulb. This
will prevent ethylene damage and
suppress mould growth (they’re
actually really good in the vege
compartment too, to make your
veges keep longer).
When do I plant my bulbs
and how deep should I
plant them?
Once you’ve chilled your
bulbs for around eight weeks it’s
time to start planting in mid to
late May when soil temperatures
are cooler.
Before you plant, work the soil
with a fork to a depth of 25cm.
This is deeper than the bulbs need
to be planted but will allow their
new roots to easily push further
into the soil. Then plant your
bulbs around 15cm deep – it’s
cooler down there. Once planted
give your bulbs a light watering.
In cooler parts of New Zealand
you can plant tulips and hyacinths
successfully in pots, but because
pots warm up so quickly, even in
winter, I don’t recommend them
for warmer areas.
Apply a bulb fertiliser (available
from your local garden
centre) once the shoots emerge,
and water it in well.
If I plant my bulbs in a
pattern or a straight line will
they stay in that pattern?
Yes, they will stay in that general
shape, but as they naturally
increase in numbers over the
years the sharp lines and edges
will become a little fuzzier.
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School of Music
As
Did you know that musical training
can change brain structure and function
for the better? It can also improve longterm
memory and lead to better brain
development, particularly for those
who start at a young age. So why wait
any longer?? Come and join us at the
Christchurch School of Music!
CSM is a not-for-profit organisation with
a strong focus on community. From ages 2
to 92 we have something for everyone. On
a Saturday morning the whole family can
find something to suit.
For the young ones there are pre-school
and junior school classes, “Take Off with
Music”, 41/2 year olds can start on Suzuki
strings and at 6 the recorder is a great
instrument to learn. In 2019 we have a
fantastic deal for beginner recorder players
– just $52 for a year of tuition and this
includes a recorder and a book!!
Older children and adults may opt for
group or individual lessons on a specific
instrument (including voice). With six
orchestras, two concert bands, a Big Band,
a jazz combo, six wind ensembles, rock
bands, two choirs, chamber groups, a
samba band and a guitar ensemble there is
an ensemble to suit all levels and all ages.
If affordability is an issue, CSM may be
able to offer a discount through funding
provided by the Rata Foundation.
Find out more about us or enrol any
time at www.csm.org.nz
Try something new
daylight saving ends
and the evenings become
longer why not take the
opportunity to take up a
new hobby, learn a new
skill, meet some new
people and have fun at
the same time then join
one of Papanui High
School’s exciting range of
Adult and Community
Education Courses for
Term 2 beginning from 6
May. We have a wide range
of courses to choose from and guarantee you
will find something to appeal regardless of
your age or interests.
One of new classes for Term 2 is a Belly
Dancing for Beginners Workshop on
Saturday 25 May between 3-4.30 pm. This
one off workshop taught by Nicola Rooney
is ideal for those who have always wanted to
try Belly Dancing and is the idea opportunity
to see if it is for you. All new dancers are
welcome as no previous dance experience is
needed. The workshop will cover a dancers’s
warm-up, posture and how to dance safely,
torso and arm movements, and common
belly-dance steps and terminology. This
class promotes creativity and self-expression,
strength, confidence and body awareness all
through the art of moving to music.
We also offer classes in Languages,
Woodwork, Dressmaking, Art, Cooking,
Cake Design, Yoga, Pilates,
Bee Keeping, Ukulele,
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COntinuing eduCAtiOn
Adult and community
education at Risingholme
Community Centre
There are exciting times ahead for
Risingholme Community Centre,
as we prepare to re occupy the
Risingholme Homestead, situated
in the Risingholme Park in Opawa.
This occasion will be marked with a
Mayoral Opening on Wednesday 5th
June and a Community Open Day
will take place on Saturday 8th June
when members of the community
are welcome to come and have a
look at the refurbished facilities.
Risingholme Community Centre
continues to offer a wide range of
exciting learning opportunities across the
city. With the start of term 2 on Monday
6th May and winter approaching why not
enrol in one of our exciting classes – www.
risingholme.org.nz
Risingholme’s strong focus on language
development continues with a wide range
of languages courses at a variety of levels
– ESOL, German, Italian, Russian, Sign
Language, Spanish and Te Reo Maori.
Risingholme’s traditional base of art and
craft courses continues to flourish with a
full range available at a number of venues.
They include fabrics, woodwork skills, cake
decorating, health & fitness and well-being,
Looking after each other
and ourselves
This Autumn the WEA is offering a
range of courses with the emphasis on
self and social care. We recognise that
having opportunities to listen deeply to
one another, and to come together around
a shared activity or experience are vital
parts of building a safe and connected
community. It is also true that to look after
others we must first look after ourselves. It
can be as simple as building time into our
busy lives for things that feed us: perhaps an
artistic or musical pursuit, learning a new
language, or practicing meditation. With
a range of over 40 courses from Middle
Eastern Dance to Understanding the Treaty
in 2019, Foraging to Rethinking Mental
Health and a welcoming and enthusiastic
community of learners, there is lots to gain
from a course at the WEA and we would
love to see you there.
computing, guitar and photography, as well
as many others.
For more information on classes at
Risingholme, Riccarton High School,
Christchurch Girls’ High School, Shirley
Boys’ High School, Hillmorton High
School and Hornby High School, contact
the Risingholme Community Centre at
332 7359 or e-mail info@risingholme.org.
nz
The full programme for Term 2 is
available on our website at http://www.
risingholme.org.nz/courses
Brochures are available at the Risingholme
office and public libraries.
Visit www.cwea.org.nz to find out more
or pop in and chat to us at 59 Gloucester
street (between 9.30 and 3pm week days).
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The course is designed for those wanting
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While covering computer applications
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it includes business report writing,
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Vision College’s self-paced course allows
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Come learn with us
Risingholme Community Centre
offers a wide range of short courses,
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Risingholme Community Centre
Art (Create with Pastels & Paints, Mixed Media, Watercolour,
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student’s lifestyle.” says Gary Taylor, Vision
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“So, the learning is delivered by way of a
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students are at a computer from the first
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This course is available for domestic
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Vision College are enrolling now for
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Holden’s big Acadia – born in the US
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Sure, there have been a smattering
of US-built cars available
for NZ buyers, but they are few
and far between. However, there’s
a newcomer on the block, and
it represents much of the way
we view US cars, the seven-seat
Acadia is here and it’s big and
bold.
The Acadia is a large sport utility
vehicle that comes out of the
GMC stable, GMC is an off-shoot
of the giant General Motors conglomerate
that focuses primarily
on trucks and pick-ups. However,
the Acadia distances itself from
the ute market, it is built on a sophisticated
monocoque floorpan
with fully independent suspension,
lending itself to a refined
SUV which targets Toyota’s Highlander
as its main competition.
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unit that is characterised
by smooth shifts and ratios which
ease the load on the engine so that
respectable fuel economy can be
gleaned.
Because of its size, and weight
(2032kg), the Acadia needs as
much benefit in this department
as it can get. Holden rate it with
a 9.3-litre per 100km (30mpg)
combined cycle rating. By my
reckoning that’s achievable, the
test car was constantly listing
around 10.8l/100km (26mpg),
taking into consideration I did
a lot of around the city driving
which is never conducive to good
economy results.
On the highway the engine
lopes over gently at 1500rpm
at 100km/h in top gear, using
fuel at an instantaneous rate of
7.8l/100km (36mpg).
The Acadia is also a useful offthe-seal
traveller. It lands in both
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leading into those high country
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For the record, the Acadia has
a 2000kg tow rating and a 203mm
ground clearance figure.
It also travels with compliant
suspension travel. Unlike US
vehicles of the past which have
been quite soft in the suspension,
the Acadia’s spring and damper
rates are definitely biased towards
moderate firming, yet comfort
isn’t compromised.
Pushed into a corner there is
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and they are big at 235/55 x 20in.
There is a lot of rubber on the
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Power out of a corner is vivid.
The quad-camshaft engine is a
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get performance, the torque curve
is just broad enough so that it
utilises the mid-range.
However, if you like to have it
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overtake for example, it hunts to
the red line willingly, there was
never a point where I thought
the wrong gear was selected, the
way it arranges those nine ratios
is very clever. On the subject of
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time of around 7.8sec.
As mentioned, the Acadia
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Li ter library
Problem areas for li ter
revealed
Surf club move
New Brighton surf club opts
to rebuild on new site
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018 www.star.kiwi
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• By Sophie Cornish
WORKSAFE NEW Zealand
has b en a proached in a bid to
fina ly repair the potholes in New
Brighton’s Hawke St car park.
Coastal-Burw od Ward city
counci lor David East wants
WorkSafe to pre sure the car
park’s private owners into
repairing the potholes which are
a “trip and vehicle” hazard.
WorkSafe chief inspector
a se sment southern Da ren
Handforth said it may be able to
take action under the Health and
Safety at Work Act 2015, “as a
person conducting a busine s or
undertaking.”
Mr Handforth said WorkSafe
is aware of the concerns raised by
Cr East abou the car park.
“WorkSafe has completed
an a se sment visi to the site
and is engaging with the owner
to advise them that it is their
responsibility to manage their
risks a propriately.”
Different parts of the car park
are owned by various people
and the Coastal-Burw od
Community Board recently
wrote to them about its concerns
around health and safety.
Cr East said the bi gest i sue
in the past has b en ge ting in
touch with the landlords and
owners and ge ting them to
agr e to anything. “The board
a preciates that multi-ownership
of the parking space may present
a difficulty in co-ordinating
repair/resurfacing but felt obliged
to pa s these concerns onto you,”
said the le ter.
One reply has b en received so
far from an owner who is wi ling
to discu s the i sue. However, a l
the owners would have to agr e
to undertake work.
Cr East said there had b en
a “number of incidences” in
the car park of people injuring
themselves which had gone
unreported.
“I’ve always though that it
has b en quite amazing that we
haven’t had any serious a cidents
or senior citizens perhaps
tri ping in those potholes and
doing themselve some damage.”
He is confiden the new
a proach wi l bring results.
“I think the WorkSafe
involvement may prove to be the
lever that we are l oking for.”
New bid to fix potholes
Action looms
on Hawke St
car park
HAZARD: Coastal-Burw od Ward city counci lor David East wants WorkSafe New Zealand to put pre sure on the Hawke St car
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Cartwright steps downs
Community board chairman
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THE ST Andrew’s Co lege big
band had extra incentive to
win a the National Youth Ja z
Competition – ba s player, Tom
Fastier, co lapsed and died the
day before the competition
began.
“Tom was a ba s player from
Cashmere High Sch ol who was
playing with our big band this
year. He had a strong chance of
wi ning best ba s player a the
festival as he was a very a complished
musician,” head of music
Duncan Ferguson said.
“We were delighted to win, but
it was bi tersw et,” he said.
St Andrew’s won the most
outstanding big band title a the
competition in Tauranga.
The band dedicated it se to
Tom, who died while on his way
to Cashmere High on March 27.
His death was po sibly related to
a medical event.
•Turn to page 9
SW ET SOUNDS: St Andrew’s Co lege year 12 students Lewis Edmond and Je na We ls performing a the 41st National Youth
Ja z Competition.
Bittersweet win for St Andrew’s big band
• By Sophie Cornish and Julia Evans
THE PAPANUI-I nes
Community Board has taken the
rare step of starting a petition
to figh the city council over
funding.
Signatures are being co lected
in a bid to get funding for a community
facility in Shirley.
It comes after the city council
removed funding for the centre
pla ned for Shirley Rd, near the
intersection with Hi ls Rd. This
was the site of the former community
centre, which was badly
damaged in the February 2,
20 1, earthquake.
The removal o funding
prompted community board
chairwoman Ali Jones to threaten
to stand down, citing it as her “die
in the ditch” project.
Ms Jone said the board’s role
is to represen the community,
and by gathering signatures from
residents, it was fulfi ling that
role.
“One of the roles of a community
board is to represent and act
as advocate for the interests of its
community and this is what we
are doing. The LTP and a nual
plans are a l about lo bying the
council.”
•Turn to page 5
Board
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Traffic plan at The Brae
Bid to ease traffic on busy,
na row str et
New pi za joint
Fire and Slice fina ly se to
open in Sumner
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 2018 www.star.kiwi
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• By Gordon Findlater
DEAN CALVERT (above)
returned from the United
Kingdom last w ek after
ge ting closer than mos to
Joseph Parker in the build up
to his world heavyweigh title
unification fight with Anthony
Joshua in Cardiff.
The former New Zealand
title-holder trave led with his
father George and brother
Bryce to London ahead of the
fight where they spen time
with Parker in the build up.
Mr Calvert, 47, comes from a
boxing mad family.
•Turn to page 6
Former champ hooks
up with Parker in UK
Cave Rock
Apartments’
owners
expect EQC
sign-off
this week
• By Sarla Donovan
THE OWNERS of Sumner’s Cave
Rock Apartments ar expecting the
Earthquake Commi sion to sign-off
on a se tlement agr emen this w ek.
Body corporate chairman Mike
White said the group had gone
into mediation with IAG and EQC
on February 20, and signed off
on a deal with IAG on February
2 – coincidenta ly seven years
to the day after the February 2,
20 1, earthquake. However, they
are waiting for EQC to sign the
agr ement.
“Given that EQC actua ly drafted
the agr ement, there’ l be no
problem with them doing that.”
The apartment suffered damage
in the February and June, 20 1,
earthquakes and were demolished in
late 2012. In 2016, IAG’s offer of the
difference betw en indemnity value,
$10 mi lion, and the sum insured,
$16 mi lion, was rejected by the body
corporate.
The mediation agr ement
prevented Mr White from disclosing
the se tlement amount, but he said it
involved the two parties paying “a bit
more money than they’d wanted to
earlier.”
•Turn to page 6
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Fishin’ for w eds
Children’s event at risk if The
Groynes’ lakes not cleaned up
Pedaling acro s NZ
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A NEW 60km/h sp ed limit and
double ye low lines wi l be in
place on Dyers Pa s Rd by early
May.
The sp ed limit change was
a proved by the city counci last
w ek.
A decision to paint double yellow
lines on the stretch betw en
Summit Rd and the Sign of the
Takahe was earlier made by the
Spreydon-Cashmere Community
Board.
Bu the Banks Peninsula Community
Board decided against
ye low lines on the Summit Rd-
Governors Bay section due to the
road’s na rowne s and general
condition.
The changes are designed to try
and reduce the crash rate.
Insta lation of the double
ye low lines, the new sp ed limit
signs and raised centre line pavement
markers wi l begin in mid
April.
The work i scheduled to take
place betw en April 15-18, 2-26,
29 and May 2.
While the work is done, Dyers
Pa s Rd wi l be closed to traffic
from the Sign of the Takahe to
Governors Bay betw en 7pm and
6.30am.
60km/h
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limit from
early next
month
• By Emily O’Co ne l
A WOOLSTON butcher proved
to be a cut above the rest in an
international competition.
New World Fe ry Rd butcher
Jeremy Garth and his team, the
Pure South Sharp Blacks, recently
came second a the World
Butchers’ Cha lenge in Northern
Ireland.
It was the firs time Mr Garth
had competed in the cha lenge
and he was “rea ly proud” of
how the team performed.
“We produced some top quality
products and came away
with a g od result so we’re very
ha py,” he said.
The preparation for this year’s
World Butchers’ Cha lenge was
intense as the team members
met in Auckland every two
months for lengthy weekend
practices.
Mr Garth, who has b en a
butcher for 14 years, said the
competition brought back his
pa sion for the job.
“Doing a l thi stuff and
m eting new people, s eing new
ideas, it just brings that flair
back for you,” he said.
Mr Garth hopes to own a
butcher shop of his own someday
but says for now he wi l focus
on ge ting more experience
and on the 2020 cha lenge.
“In two years’ time, we’ l be
going back to try and win the
title,” he said.
U per Ri carton butcher Corey
Winder was part of the Pure
South Sharp Blacks team.
GLOBAL STAGE: W olston butcher Jeremy Garth back home after his team came second in the World Butchers’ Cha lenge.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
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• By Georgia O’Co nor-Harding
A CRACKDOWN on mobile
traders acro s the districts could
be l oming.
However, the public has li tle
interest in having input into the
i sue.
Only eight submi sions were
received for a potential bylaw
aimed at regulating commercial
activities in public places.
The district council wi l be
holding a hearing for the Public
Places Bylaw and Policy on Commercial
Activities and Events in
Public Places.
A hearing i scheduled to be
held on Thursday.
The bylaw comes as an increasing
number of mobile traders
are s eking to operate in Selwyn,
especia ly during the summer
months.
In the past year, the district
council has received five inquiries
about se ting up a mobile busine s
on private or public land.
A report said there are two
str et operators in Darfield, a
coff e cart is parked beside the
railway in Ro leston, and a pi za
cart visits Lincoln w ekly betw en
September-May along with a Thai
f od truck.
•Turn to page 7
Mobile
traders
could
face
regulation
Pupils learn about role of war horses
GR ENDALE SCHOOL pupils
have taken a step back in time,
s eing first hand what men and
horses l oked like during war.
The New Zealand Mounted
Rifles Charitable Trust president
Mark A pleton and member
Mike Donaldson t ok their
horses to the sch ol on Monday,
in a bid to educate pupils on the
sacrifice their ancestors made in
World War 1 and World War 2.
Mr A pleton and Mr Donaldson
a rived a the sch ol dre sed
in World War 1 uniforms while
their horses Tommy and Kruze
wore 1 0-year-old sa dles donated
to the trust.
The presentation is a prelude
to the Gr endale Recreation Reserve
Management Commi t e’s
upcoming Anzac Day service.
As a tribute to those who
served, members of the trust wi l
ride horseback to the service.
Mr A pleton said it was
important children were
educated on what soldiers
wen through during World
War 1 and World War 2.
But he said the presentation
didn’t go into t o much detail
and was more of a “show and
te l” to make them aware of what
the soldiers l oked like.
Children were shown the type
of kits horses were required to
wear in the war.
•Turn to page 7
• By Georgia O’Co nor-Harding
HISTORY: Pupils have taken a step back in time learning about what
New Zealand soldiers and horses l oked like in World War 1. Abi P oler,
5, sits on Kruze, alongside Mounted Rifles Charitable Trust president
Mark A pleton. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
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Driver hazard?
Community board member
blasts Yaldhurst Rd island
Mega centre f edback
Denton Park a tracts more
submi sions than Cathedral
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AN U PER Ri carton butcher
has proven himself to be a cut
above his Au sie rivals at an
international competition.
Elite Meats owner Corey
Winder was named in the a l
star team a the World Butchers’
Cha lenge in Northern Ireland.
Mr Winder and his team, the
Pure South Sharp Blacks, which
includes W olston butcher
Jeremy Garth, finished second
in the competition.
He said the cha lenge started
as a “transtasman test match”
seven years ago.
The preparation for this
year’s World Butchers’ Challenge
was intense as the team
members met in Auckland
every two months for lengthy
w ekend practices. Mr Winder
said coming second against 1
other countries was a “fantastic”
result.
“To get second behind Ireland
was a huge achievement and to
be ahead of Australia is an
even bi ger thing for us,” he
said.
But Mr Winder admires the
Australian team.
“Those guys over there
[Australia] are on top of their
game, they do a g od job,” he
said.
“And it just showcases that
New Zealand has got some
of the best butchers in the
world,” he said.
Mr Winder has b en a butcher
since the age of 19.
Elite butcher cut above the world
• By Emily O’Co ne l
THE HALSWE L-Hornby-
Ri carton Community Board
has b en given the gr en ligh to
o pose the pla ned qua ry near
Templeton.
Mayor Lia ne Dalziel told the
board on Thursday it had the okay
from the city council to make a
submi sion if Fulton Hogan a plies
for a resource consen to create a
qua ry.
Board chairman Mike Mora
told Western News the submi sion
would likely o pose Fulton Hogan’s
plan.
“You can just about guarant e
it . because we [the community
board] don’t believe qua ries
should be so close to residential
areas,” he said.
Mr Mora said he wasn’t sure if
the city council would endorse the
board’ submi sion.
“I’d like to think so because the
city council has had their eyes
open as we l over recent years over
the crysta line silica risk,” he said.
Mr Mora said the community
board wi l be “representing and
advocating” for the Templeton
community.
•Turn to page 5
Community
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permission
to oppose
Templeton
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AWARD-WINNING: Corey Winder is back home after his team came second in the World Butchers’ Cha lenge .
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ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE
The general public are invited to attend the
Burnham Military Camp Anzac Day Dawn
service at the main entrance to the camp on
Aylesbury Road on 25 April 2019.
The service will commence at 6:00am and
conclude at approximately 7:00am.
Attendees are requested to assemble no later
than 5:50am.
For safety and security, a traffic management
plan will be in place to provide plenty of
parking on Aylesbury Road. This can be
accessed from either end by following the
signs and guidance from NZ Defence Force
personnel.
For more information please contact:
Warrant Officer Class One PJ Harimate
on 021 984 452
DISCONTINUANCE OF A
STOCKWATER RACE
Malvern and Paparua Schemes
The Selwyn District Council, in accordance with the special consultative procedure
as outlined in the Local Government Act 2002 advises its intention to discontinue
the stockwater races:
· 512m of race through two properties on Kingsdown Drive and Weedons Ross Road
· 1043.5m of race through one property south of McLaughlins Road
This discontinuance will be effective in June 2019, subject to the consultation
process.
a. Submissions close on Friday 10 May 2019. Submission forms are available on
the Council website (at the link below) or at the Council offices in Rolleston.
b. Submitters may be heard in support of their submission on Monday 27 May 2019.
c. A map showing the sections of stockwater race to be closed is available on the
Council website (at the link below).
Further details of the stockwater race closures advertised and process for
stockwater race closures can be found on the Council website at www.selwyn.
govt.nz/wrclosure or can be viewed at the Council offices in Rolleston.
Any questions regarding the above closures please contact Council on 03 347 2800.
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Surface Water Engineer
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ROLLESTON - 75C Lowes Road
RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH 4 CAR
GARAGING
• Fabulous executive living
• Four double bedrooms
• Large Master bedroom with WIR and Ensuite
• Gas hot water and cooking
• Separate Laundry
• Ample internal Storage
• Substantial 1290sqm section
• Four car internal access garage
• Enviable and convenient location
ROLLESTON - 6 Fountain Place
SPACIOUS WITH A TRIPLE CAR GARAGE
• Three double bedrooms
• Large master bedroom with walk in robe & tiled
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• Stunning bathroom with standalone bath
• Underfloor tile heating
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• Modern kitchen with reputable appliances
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• North facing patio area
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• Basic landscaping including lawns & patios
• West Rolleston School zone
iRwELL - 1121 Leeston Road
WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH
• Beautifully renovated character home
• 6173m2 section with paddocks and sheds
• Four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms
• Two living areas and stunning kitchen
• Significant decked area on north side
• Private and sheltered with Irwell stream boundary
• An opportunity not to be missed
wEST mELTON - 904 Hoskyns Road
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• 3 double bedrooms
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• Established private parklike grounds
• Native bush walk
• Well subdivided paddocks
• Range of outbuildings
• 5 minute drive to West Melton & Rolleston
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
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Price: Neg Over $669,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0495
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Viewing: Mon 2.15pm – 2.45pm
Price: $590,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0458
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Viewing: By appointment
Price: Neg Over $690,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0550
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ROLLESTON - 3 maltby Drive
A MARVEL ON MALTBY
• Immaculate & well presented home
• Located in the popular Faringdon
• Stylish, modern & practical kitchen
• Interactive open plan living/dining area
• Sumptuous separate lounge
• Private & sheltered entertainment area
• Four generous bedrooms
• Master with WIR & well appointed ensuite
• Practical internal storage options & separate
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• Security system & garden shed
ROLLESTON - 39 Stanford way
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
• Architecturally designed 230m2 three bedroom
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• Very private established landscaped 840m2 section
• Master with ensuite and WIR
• Designer kitchen, WIP, induction hob
• 2x living areas
• 2x large sheltered deck areas
• Separate laundry
• Reticulated gas, gas fire, heat pumps
• Priced for quick sale
ROLLESTON - 11/487 weedons Road
THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN
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• 4ha farmlet, modern 2 story dwelling
• Positioned in private, secure & landscaped setting
• 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom downstairs &
master bedroom with ensuite upstairs
• Open plan living/kitchen
• Great indoor/outdoor flow
• Fully lockable implement shed with concrete
floor & power, single garage &lean to off house
• Good fencing & excellent shelter belts around the
perimeter & internal parts of property.
• Situated right in the heart of thriving &
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• 5 min to Rolleston, 7 min to Lincoln Townships &
15 min to Hornby
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• 5 minute drive to West Melton & Rolleston
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
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Chris Flanagan Mb 027 433 4657
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Viewing: Mon 1.30pm – 2.00pm
Price: Neg Over $599,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0522
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Viewing: Sun 2.00pm – 2.30pm
Price: Neg over $630,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0545
Viewing: Mon 1.00pm – 1.30pm
Price: $850,000 incl gST
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0539
NEw LiSTiNg
OPEN HOmE
Viewing: Sun 1.00pm – 1.30pm
Price: $870,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0521
Andrew Taylor Mb 027 435 5930
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Price: $245,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0374
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15 Farnborough Way
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SOUTHBRIDGE
84 Pacific Drive
This wee cutie is your quintessential, kiwiana `Bach at
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19 Cardale Street
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180 High Street
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• Convenient access to the new motorway when it’s
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Contact
Frank Dowle 027 528 0480
frank.dowle@raywhite.com
Prebbleton
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Section 700m2 plus
Good size yard for kids to play
Price $750,000 - $800,000
Contact
Zelda Potgieter 022 311 6931
zelda.potgieter@raywhite.com
Central Rolleston
2-3 bedrooms
1-2 bathrooms
Double garaging
Price up to $500,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston/Leeston
3+ bedrooms
Good garaging
Price up to $500,000
Contact
Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115
glenda.crawford@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms
Double garaging
Section less than 550m2
Price up to $550,000
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
West Melton
4 bedrooms
3 car garaging
Price $780,0000 - $820,000
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
Prebbleton
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Office or study nook
2-3 car garaging, section 750m2 plus
Price $820,000 - $850,000
Contact
Zelda Potgieter 022 311 6931
zelda.potgieter@raywhite.com
Selwyn Area
3-4 bedrooms, ok if it needs work
Close proximity to Christchurch
Section 4000m2 plus
Price $480,000 - $500,000
Contact
Zelda Potgieter 022 311 6931
zelda.potgieter@raywhite.com
Selwyn Area
3-4 bedrooms
Section 3000m2 plus
Price $470,000 - $650,000
Contact
Tanya Marillier 027 383 3844
tanya.marillier@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
3 car garaging
Low maintenance section
Price up to $700,000
Contact
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Springston/Lincoln/
Prebbleton
2+ hectares
4 bedrooms. two bathrooms
Price $750,000 - $800,000
Contact
Zelda Potgieter 022 311 6931
zelda.potgieter@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms
New or near new
Section 400m2 - 600m2
Price up to $530,000
Contact
Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com
Lincoln/Prebbleton/West
Melton
3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Near new, 2 living spaces
Price up to $800,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Selwyn
3 bedrooms
2 acre lifestyle property
Price $550,000 - $575,000
Contact
Big Red Shefford 027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Darfield
2-3 bedrooms
Section 500m2 plus
Price to $350,000
Contact
Big Red Shefford 027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Rolleston/Dunsandel
3 bedrooms
Section 400m2 plus
Price $350,000 - $425,000
Contact
Big Red Shefford 027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Prebbleton
4+ bedrooms, 3+ garaging
Post quakes, high spec, ‘wow’ factor
Section 800m2 plus
Price $850,000 - $950,000
Contact
Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3+ bedrooms, 2 living
Single storey with easy access
High spec with ‘wow’ factor
Price $850,000 - $970,000
Contact
Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 living areas
Section 500m2 - 900m2
Price up to $540,000
Contact
Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com
Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions?
Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal
If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY
Ray White Rolleston 347 9988 | Ray White West Melton 347 9933 | Ray White Lincoln 325 7299
rwrolleston.co.nz | rwwestmelton.co.nz | rwlincoln.co.nz
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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SOLD
678 Springston Rolleston Road
$659,000
670 Springston Rolleston Road
$670,000
668 Springston Rolleston Road
Quality Properties In Excellent Location!
Open Home Saturday and Sunday 12.45 -1.30pm
or by appointment.
View harcourts.co.nz/LN2263 or RL2040
The builder realised there was a need for some
quality houses in Rolleston as people were saying
that they wanted to upgrade to the next level
without being on a lifestyle property yet still wanted
to be within walking distance to the local shopping
hub, the aquatic centre, the new park and Rolleston
College. Not all buyers are first home buyers so he
built these stunning properties for those wanting
something that were not the typical cookie cutter
houses that are currently on offer. The auction last
week of the mono pitch designed house went to a
lovely couple who fell in love with the house at the
open home. They recognised quality when they saw
it and purchased 678 at auction leaving the last
two to be secured by astute buyers who also see the
value of living in such a handy location.
670 is 227sqm on a landscaped 651sqm section with
four bedrooms, two bathrooms with gas hot water and
under floor heating, three toilets for convenience and has
a study hub. The kitchen has engineered stone benches,
twin ovens and a walk in pantry which has been plumbed
for a refrigerator. The open plan kitchen- dining -living
area is the hub of the home and there is a separate
lounge room for those escaping to a little peace and
quiet. The separate laundry plus storage area has its own
access to the outdoor utility area and finally a carpeted
double garage with storage cupboard completes this
desirable property.
668 is a specially designed 225sqm home for couples
wanting a modern house with all the bells and whistles
but are only wanting three bedrooms, an open plan living
area and a separate living room which can be closed
off. This one has huge windows and sliders opening
to the outdoor living spaces and the master bedroom
also has a sliding door opening to the private
patio area. An added feature has a dual bathroom
servicing the two bedrooms which is perfect for
when guests arrive. Once again there is a separate
laundry and fully carpeted double garage positioned
on this landscaped 615sqm section.
Both properties are ready to be
purchased now so come to one of the
open homes and have a friendly chat to
either Mary or Rachael on how to secure
one of these new builds for your future
living.
Mary Edwards
P 021 557 731
E mary.edwards@harcourts.co.nz
Rachael Haslam
P 027 515 4968
E rachael.haslam@harcourts.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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755 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton
841 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton
2/1800 Clintons Road, Darfield
428 Two Chain Road, Rolleston
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
755 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton
9 Montague Street, Islington 4 Hororata Road, Hororata 55 Scarlet Oak Drive, West Melton
SOLD OUT!
Buyers on the hunt
and no properties
For an experienced Rural and
Residential Consultant, Phone Ferg
Calling Ferg...
Ferg
027 608 4768
03 347 4711
fergus.spain@harcourts.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Your home for local property
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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
OPEN HOME
LEESTON 9 Johnston Street
Character Home
Delightful character home with lead light windows
and rimu panelling on a 1009sqm section. Four large
bedrooms, family bathroom, separate toilet, formal
dining room or separate lounge, open-plan
kitchen/dining flowing through to a very large family
room. Adjacent to the home is a large garage with a
sleep-out or hobbies room. Situated to the south of
Leeston primary school with the Leeston swimming
pool across the road. Easy walking distance into the
local shops and commutable access to the city.
4 1 1
$410,000 GST Inclusive
VIEW 3.00-3.30pm, Sunday 21 & 28 April
Min Cookson
M 027 249 5417
E min.cookson@pggwrightson.co.nz
SOUTHBRIDGE Leeston Taumutu Road
Sedgemere - Versatile Cropping Property
• 48.2058 hectares irrigated bare land with
excellent cropping soils
• Consent to irrigate from two shallow bores for 30
l/sec until 2035 with a well-located mainline and
hydrant system in place
• Consent to farm issued until 2033 along with all
environmental requirements being completed
• Solid history of growing cereals, clover seed and
potatoes, this property will be of interest for
horticulture, vegetable and crop farmers
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Plus GST (if any)
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 2.00pm, Friday 26 April
Sam Davidson
M 027 488 8269
E sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz
pggwre.co.nz/DAR30225
pggwre.co.nz/CHR30194
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
Helping grow the country
NEW LISTING
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Prebbleton 4 Skara Brae
Expansive elegant living
Sited among other quality properties in one of Prebbleton’s sought after streets, this 731m 2 (approx) executive
home on 5,007m 2 is surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds providing a feeling of absolute tranquillity
and seclusion. Built with seriously big proportions and over two levels, space in this house will never be an issue.
Above the supersized garaging is a fully self-contained apartment with independent access. Conveniently located
just 1.5km from Prebbleton shopping centre and community facilities. If you are looking for a change of pace from
the busy city life then 4 Skara Brae offers exceptional privacy and space within an easy commute to the city –this is
seriously good living!
bayleys.co.nz/559813
5 4 3 6
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 8 May 2019
View by appointment
Nathan Collett 027 826 1535
nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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Broadfield 2/265 Selwyn Road
Coalgate Coaltrack Road
Location, shelter and privacy
4 2 2 3
Build or complete subdivision
This 309m 2 (approx) double glazed residence enjoys
magnificent garden vistas and a tranquil ambience.
Multiple bi-fold doors and double doors provide
seamless outdoor access. The landscaped grounds
include a heated, swimming pool. Entirely surrounded
by mature shelterbelts, the land is divided into five
paddocks supported by a three-bay shed. Undeniably
rural yet only minutes from Broadfield School and
handy amenities, this 3.85ha property will appeal to
those wanting to be close to the city yet have plenty of
space and the much sought-after country lifestyle.
For Sale offers invited over $1,290,000
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
For sale on behalf of the Receivers. 8,496 square
metres of bareland located on Coaltrack Road in the
heart of Coalgate township. The property has been
subdivided into seven sections but the subdivision has
not been fully completed. The choice is yours to build
your dream home or complete the subdivision,
creating future upside.
Perfectly positioned, being close to Darfield and all
local amenities, whilst only a short drive to numerous
rivers, lakes and mountains, providing lots of options
for recreational pursuits in both summer and winter.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Fri 3 May 2019
3 Deans Ave, Chch
View by appointment
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
bayleys.co.nz/559240
bayleys.co.nz/559819
Kirwee 2/266 Tramway Road
Easily-managed, quality landholding
Fully irrigated by pivot and sprinklers, this 62.1649ha property has quality infrastructure and favourable soils and
would be the perfect first farm. It is well-set-up with a central lane and a substantial amount of new fencing, which
enables the current owner to work off-farm. A mixture of quality Lismore and Templeton soils allows both high
stock growth-rates and impressive crop yields. This productive property has been producing potatoes, peas and
barley, grazing dairy heifers and producing supplements. Infrastructure includes hay and implement sheds, an older
wool shed, cattle yards and a tidy, two-bedroom home in an established garden. Handy to Darfield and an easy
commute to Christchurch, inspection is a must.
bayleys.co.nz/559780
2 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Tue 23 Apr 2019
3 Deans Ave, Chch
View by appointment
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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Stages One and Two available now
verdecopark.co.nz
The perfect balance of country and city life
Set in one of Canterbury’s most desirable locations, Verdeco Park is located only
steps from the charming township of Lincoln, a small rural township in the
Selwyn District, 22 kilometres southwest of Christchurch.
Representing a premium parcel of land unique in that it has been purposefully
designed to magnify the connection between nature, happiness and healthy living.
Verdeco Park provides a framework that empowers residents to achieve, fuller,
richer, healthier lives.
In celebration of its natural parkland surrounds, the green spaces have been
thoughtfully designed to create a diverse and vibrant neighbourhood.
A place to meet the locals, catch up with friends and feel part of a community.
Visit Verdeco Park and discover where to build your dream home.
Stage One
Remaining sections from Stage One are still available with titles due mid 2019.
Sections range from 640m² – 6000m² priced from $205,000.
Stage Two
With earthworks underway, Stage Two is now available.
Stage Two sections range from 3000m² – 6000m² priced from $349,000.
Visit
The on-site sales office at 1472 Springs Road, Lincoln open Sundays 12:00 – 2:00pm.
At Verdeco Park you’ll find
Native Plantings
Native trees and plantings throughout
Verdeco Park have been cleverly chosen by
Christchurch based Landscape Architect,
Danny Kamo.
Community Orchard
The communal orchard and garden areas
are designed to bring residents and the
community together—it also happens to be
the perfect spot for a picnic.
Electric Car Station
Along with 3km of open walk-ways and
cycle-ways, Verdeco Park offers a centrally
located electric car charging station for the
community to enjoy.
Build a Better Lifestyle
Verdeco Park features generous sections
ranging from 640m²-6,000m² where you
can build your dream home to your own
personal specifications within a semi-rural
setting.
A Healthier Future
Verdeco Park offers a relaxed lifestyle,
embracing eco-design innovations and
features that enable you to live more
more sustainably.
Something for Everyone
Whether you are downsizing or
upsizing, love the country life or the
city life, Verdeco Park has something
for everyone.
1472 Springs Road, South of Lincoln University
Mick Sidey
027 229 8888
mick.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
Sally Hargreaves
021 125 1545
sally.hargreaves@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,
LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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FOR SALE BY DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY closing Thu 16 May 2019 at 4pm (unless sold prior)
1491 CHRISTCHURCH AKAROA ROAD, MOTUKARARA, CANTERBURY
LIFESTYLE
4.0082 Hectares Extensive sheds
colliers.co.nz/212835
3 bedroom home Open Homes:
22 April & 28 April - 2-2.30pm
This entry level lifestyle property offers plenty. Older style home offers 3 bedrooms; 2-3 living areas, with outdoor living. Plenty of potential to
enhance and add value with shelter and fencing in place. Separate sleepout (with WC & shower), garages, barn, kennels & cattleyards. This block
is very well fenced and backs onto the Halswell River. Easy commute to the city and school buses nearby.
Shane O’Brien
+64 27 471 6121
shane.obrien@colliers.com
Ruth Hodges
+64 27 309 0334
ruth.hodges@colliers.com
Agri Realty Ltd,
Licensed REAA 2008
SHELTER ESTABLISHED - BLANK CANVAS
FOR SALE $350,000 Inclusive of GST
1491 CHRISTCHURCH AKAROA ROAD, MOTUKARARA, CANTERBURY
BARELAND
UNIQUE OFFERING
FOR SALE $400,000 Inclusive of GST
1587 CHRISTCHURCH AKAROA ROAD, MOTUKARARA, CANTERBURY
BARELAND
4.4990 Hectares Bareland
Main road frontage
10.0032 Hectares Bareland
Handy commute to City
This attractive 4 hectare lifestyle block is situated close to the Motukarara settlement and is
well fenced into 5 paddocks with established shelter. Ideal building sites with rural outlooks
and easy commute to the city. No building covenants.
A unique holding bisected by the Halswell River. This 10 hectare bareland block is handy to
Motukarara and an easy commute to the city. Offering a main road profile with 3 paddocks
including wetland area. No building covenants. If you’re looking for something a little
different and a bit bigger, here is a real opportunity!
Shane O’Brien
+64 27 471 6121
shane.obrien@colliers.com
colliers.co.nz/212832
Ruth Hodges
+64 27 309 0334
ruth.hodges@colliers.com
Agri Realty Ltd,
Licensed REAA 2008
Shane O’Brien
+64 27 471 6121
shane.obrien@colliers.com
colliers.co.nz/212834
Ruth Hodges
+64 27 309 0334
ruth.hodges@colliers.com
Agri Realty Ltd,
Licensed REAA 2008
colliers.co.nz
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Lincoln based Blinc Innovation is setting the scene for
collaborative innovation within the agricultural sector.
An independent organisation, Blinc
Innovation (previously known as the
Lincoln Hub) was formed to act as a pillar
for bringing businesses, farmers, growers
and individuals together to collaborate
across the ecosystem to allow more
cohesion between the various groups, who
often work in isolation. This has led to
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since forming in 2016, Blinc Innovation
has overseen successful projects, as well as
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helping future proof the country’s farming
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Blinc Innovation is a neutral connector
and facilitator for agriculture with its home
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permanent and flexible tenancy options, as
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innovation ecosystem.
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A diverse range of people and
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Blinc
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projects are
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Tai Tapu 144 River Road
Lifestyle starter
3 2 1 2
Blinc coworking
facilities.
On the market for the first time in 40 years, this
1.058ha (subject to title) lifestyle property is a great
opportunity for those seeking the tranquillity of a rural
location and the scope to create a blissful retreat
within a short commute of the city. Set amongst
established grounds, the character home remains in
near original condition leaving it ripe for renovation
and enhancement. Outside features include a large
double garage, additional shed, productive soils, own
well and a paddock with established shelter.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 8 May 2019
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
bayleys.co.nz/559801
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Property Brokers
670 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston
Harcourts Lincoln
668 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
904 Hoskyns Road, West Melton
Matson & Allan Rolleston
188 Knights Road, West Melton
Harcourts Rolleston
39 Stanford Way, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Leeston
16 Shale Court, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
21 Anaru Road, Lincoln
Harcourts Lincoln
9 Johnston Street, Leeston
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Canterbury
250 Two Chain Road, Rolleston
Ray White West Melton
7 Boulez Mews, Rolleston
Ray White West Melton
34 Bavaria Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Lincoln
36 O’Reilly Road, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
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RAY WHITE
ROLLESTON 03 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz
WEST MELTON 03 347 9933
www.rwwestmelton.co.nz
LINCOLN 03 325 7299
www.rwlincoln.co.nz
FARMLANDS www.farmlands.co.nz
FARMLANDS LINCOLN 03 325 2889
FARMLANDS LEESTON 03 324 3189
FARMLANDS DARFIELD 03 317 9070
PROPERTY BROKERS ROLLESTON
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
ROLLESTON 03 929 0306
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
HARCOURTS HORNBY 03 349 9919
HARCOURTS ROLLESTON 03 347 4711
HARCOURTS LINCOLN 03 662 9933
PGG WRIGHTSON CANTERBURY
03 318 7850, www.pggwre.co.nz
MATSON & ALLAN
www.marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON 03 347 9949
DARFIELD 03 318 8204
LEESTON 03 324 3704
MIKE PERO ROLLESTON
03 347 1111, www.mikepero.com
BAYLEYS
CANTERBURY 03 375 4700
www.bayleys.co.nz
GLASS MILES
CHRISTCHURCH 03 343 5178
www.glassmiles.co.nz
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