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20 Wednesday July 31 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SELWYN TIMES PETS & PAWS Daycare, grooming anD accommoDation for all Domestic pets Kirsten 554 Jones Rd, Templeton. Rolleston Everyday Contact: 03 347 8835 Emergency Contact: 027 942 7278 Email: bunnylodge@xtra.co.nz www.bunnylodge.co.nz Loretta Lee, owner of Luxe Doggy Day Spa, believes in offering her clients (dogs and owners) a luxurious and pleasant environment for dogs at her purpose built salon in Brookside Road, Rolleston. She believes their point of difference is their abiding love, patience and appreciation for dogs. They are committed to Humanity before Vanity, and caring for every dog trusted into their care. Loretta uses natural shampoos and conditioners and other products ideally suited for your type of dog with state-of-the-art equipment. Luxe Doggy Day Spa believes education is vitally important as owners might not be aware of something their dog needs. With many new breeds of dogs each has different needs in order to keep them tidy and comfortable. They work hard to educate their clients around maintenance of their pets and provide honest information and advice. TWISTY GLASS & GLAZING LTD Formally Stephen Thom Glazing 2012 Ltd THE CAT DOOR MAN Pet Door Specialists GLAZING • All Broken Windows • Mirrors • Splashbacks Phone Cushla or Darren Twist 027 352 6225 Groomers who care Loretta is excited to welcome Linda to Luxe Doggy Day Spa. She searched to find a groomer like herself, a caring, gentle, and experienced groomer with a genuine love for dogs. Linda studied first year in Vet Nursing and decided she loved grooming. Like Loretta she is professionally trained, committed to continuing her education and is a member of the New Zealand Dog Association of New Zealand. Linda’s passion for dogs extends to breeding. She shows her dogs and has won many awards across New Zealand and is a great asset for Luxe. Loretta and Linda are committed to always keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and your dog’s wellbeing is always their first priority. At Luxe they have a “Luxe loves Pups” programme where a mini groom is provided as a gentle introduction to grooming, advice regarding maintenance and a Luxe gift pack given. At Luxe Loretta and Linda work hard to maintain their excellent reputation, as you can see by the excellent testimonials and feedback on the website www.luxespa. co.nz and on their popular Facebook page. Photos of Loretta’s gorgeous doggie clientele current grooms are posted every week alongside glowing recommendations from their owners. Luxe Doggy Day Spa is a boutique business that provides the highest possible level of customer service and warm empathetic professionalism. They are located at 217 Brookside Road in Rolleston, open 9am-3pm during the winter months. We are • Mobile • Prompt We provide • Caring • Reliable • Full grooming and clipping • Wash/dry • Nail trimming Your local professional groomers, Jill & Sophie are available now to book your dog/s in for a pampering at your own home. DI’S K9 GROOMING FULL GROOMS BATH & TIDY NAIL CLIPPING Call now to seCure your appointment! 0800 454 654 www.jimsdogwash.co.nz phone: 0274311395 Member of The NZ Dog Groomers Association BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Fresh Quality PetFood Your local vet right here in the heart of Selwyn! Selwyn Vet Centre is a modern, purpose-built totally independent veterinary practice. How can we help your precious pet? Call us today! Phone: 03 347 7419 - Visit: 829 Jones Rd, Rolleston Email: info@selwynvet.com - Web: www.selwynvet.com Fresh or Frozen Cat & Dog FooD & Mixes • Beef Mince/steak • Chicken Mince • horse Mince/steak • Veal, hoki, salmon, tripe • steak & Kidney Also… Beef Offal, Fresh Bones, De-Hydrated products. i kg Bagged Meats, 5kg Bags, 10kg Cartons, 500gram pottles *All products are subject to availability and/or seasonal conditions. nick’s Pet Foods 15 Michelle rd, Wigram Ph 348 9439 text orders 027 210 1621 open hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm sat 9.00am to 1.00pm (Except public holidays)
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday July 31 2019 21 Pretty hatchback key part of Mazda3 range Motoring Ross Kiddie THERE’S NO sign of the Mazda Motor Corporation running out of puff. By its own admission, the company was hit hard financially through floods which forced three months of cutbacks at its Hiroshima factories last year. However, since getting back on track, Mazda has pumped out a succession of desirable, high quality models. Those cars are also state of the art, and designed for what current buyers are looking for. That statement could be contradictory given the new Mazda3 has been launched in a diminishing market, the sedan/hatchback sector has lost favour against sport utility vehicles. However, I’m of the belief that there’s still plenty of interest in traditional sedans, and that is what I’d be looking for if I was in a position to buy a new vehicle. The new Mazda3 lands in hatchback and sedan body styles, they are each priced the same, starting at $36,595 and ending at $48,795. There are two engine options along the way - 2-litre or 2.5-litre – each paired to a traditional six-speed automatic transmission. This evaluation focuses on the entry-level GSX 2-litre hatchback, and I’d be looking no further, it certainly appeals to me, and at around $36k has to be the bargain of the series. You wouldn’t be disappointed with the level of specification, it gets a full suite of safety technologies, and items for comfort and convenience are in abundance. Sure, the cloth trim doesn’t have the appeal of leather, but for those living in Christchurch cloth is by far the more preferable, there’s no icy feeling jumping into the car on a frosty morning. In terms of specification, it gets satellite navigation, keyless entry and ignition, radar cruise control/ speed limiter, and a host of other features that Mazda has refined and incorporated into all of its models in recent years. That’s a tempting package and, as regular readers will recall, I’ve often remarked on the build quality and high grade trim materials that are used on all Mazda product today. As mentioned, the base model GSX gets a 1998cc power plant, it’s a naturally-aspirated unit, what I mean is that it doesn’t have a turbocharger like some other vehicles in the Mazda line-up. That’s no detraction, this engine MAZDA3 GSX HATCHBACK: Strong line-up in diminishing market. is part of the SkyActive range of Mazda drivelines, highlighted by good power outputs in relation to efficiency. The key figures are 114kW and 200Nm, it will also return a combined cycle fuel usage average of 6.2-litres per 100km (45mpg). These are Mazda’s claims, and I wouldn’t dispute them. On my evaluation drive the fuel usage readout was constantly listing around 7.8l/100km (36mpg), with an instantaneous figure of 6l/100km (47mpg) on offer with the engine turning over at 1800rpm at 100km/h. I took the evaluation car through the twists and turns of the roads which run parallel to the Selwyn River, and I can report it has beautiful handling balance and high levels of comfort. The GSX rides on tyres far from low in profile. At 205/60 x 16in they sit tall on the wheel, and won’t give you the handling dynamics of the low profile rubber fitted to high-grade variants. However, what they do give is amazing ride quality, and the handling is far from compromised. Steerage is still direct, and with a low centre of gravity (body height just 1435mm) there is control within the suspension and relative freedom. I say that because Mazda has introduced a new rear suspension into the 3 range. It came as a bit of a surprise to learn the old fully-independent system has been dropped in favour of a torsion beam type. I would have considered that was a backward step, but Mazda has told me that they have every confidence in the new design. In effect, it does work confidently, and if technical details don’t bother you in a purchase then you are never going to tell the difference. The balance between power • Price – Mazda3 GSX hatchback, $36,595 • Dimensions – Length, 4460mm; width, 1795mm; height, 1435mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, front-wheeldrive, 1998cc, 114kW, 200Nm, six-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 9sec • Fuel usage – 6.2l/100km and handling is manufactured so that if you want to have a spirited drive the 2-litre engine performs admirably, there is plenty of power on tap, and it has a complete willingness through the entire rev band. If you wish for a spirited drive there is a sport mode available at the driver’s discretion, it livens the engine markedly, but I was more interested in gleaning good fuel use stats so I used it only for a short period just for evaluation purposes only. For the record, the Mazda3 in this form will scamper to 100km/h in a respectable 9sec. As much as I enjoyed the bold design of the hatchback – the rear quarter is simply stunning – I’d be in the sedan market. However, I’m well aware that buyers like sport utility vehicles, but it’s good to see traditional models are still in the marketplace, I hope that Mazda is rewarded through solid sales.
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