Selwyn Times: August 14, 2019

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Road signs, lines baffle motorists

BAFFLING: Motorists say the array of different signs at

the State Highway 73, Dawsons and Chattertons Rds

intersection in West Melton is confusing.

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(Above) – The painted car parking spaces outside the

Famous Grouse Hotel in Lincoln are still visible, even

though the parks were removed last year and replaced

with yellow lines.

• By Devon Bolger

TRAFFIC SIGNS and road

markings continue to confuse

people in the district.

The intersection of State

Highway 73, Dawsons and

Chattertons Rds in West Melton

is baffling motorists who say

there are too many different

signs.

Motorists also appear to be

confused about where they can

park outside The Famous Grouse

Hotel after the district council

removed two parks on Gerald St

last year to improve safety at the

pedestrian crossing.

The West Melton intersection

features four different speed limit

signs, a no entry and two stop

signs.

West Melton resident Cherryl

Davis called it a “mess of signs,”

which has been confusing her for

quite a while.

“Navigating that intersection is

extremely confusing, especially

if you’re from out of town,” she

said.

Mrs Davis took to Facebook

to share her frustrations on the

West Melton Community Page.

Within a day, there were more

than 30 comments on the post.

One comment said the stop

sign was difficult to see. “It gets

hidden by the lamp post with the

100 sign on it. If you don’t use it

often I could easily see why you

could miss the stop or only see it

at the last minute, especially as

there are so many other signs in

your view,” it said.

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ROAD SIGNAGE continues to be a source

of confusion in the district.

We’ve reported on the issue before, and

we have more again today.

New concerns have been raised on

the West Melton Community Page on

Facebook (see page 1).

The district council says 68 traffic management plans are

submitted to the council each month, a reflection of the large

amount of development.

So mistakes can happen. But some things just don’t add up.

Take the two former car parks outside The Famous Grouse

in Gerald St, Lincoln. They are car parks no more for safety

reasons. But people still park there because the white car park

lines remain. A reasonable defence if the constabulary decide to

issue a ticket.

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Signatures are being collected for a petition to make the

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News

Former mayor to

stand again in elections

• By Devon Bolger

A CONTEST has begun with

former mayor Bill Woods

announcing he is running for

the top spot in October’s local

body elections.

Mr Woods and Mayor Sam

Broughton are the only two currently

running in the race with

nominations closing this Friday.

Mr Woods said he’s excited to

be running and looking forward

to campaigning again.

“It’s going to be a challenge for

the people of Selwyn to decide

whether to replace one of the

country’s youngest mayors to

one of the oldest.”

The 76-year-old was the second

ever mayor in the district

and served one term from 1992-

1995.

He unsuccessfully ran against

Mr Broughton in 2016 and

received 1352 votes.

Mr Woods said it was the

recent rate hikes that led to him

deciding to run again.

“The council is out of control

and it needs somebody to bring

it back into line, that person is

me,” he said.

The first thing he would

change is to put the elected

councillors back in control of

things, he said.

“Township committees, hall

committees and community

committees are taking away

people’s rights and I would like

to give that power back.”

Mr Woods said he will be

campaigning on splitting the

district in two for rates purposes.

“That means the major populous

area would be one and the

rural area would be another.”

The populous areas that

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CAMPAIGNING: Bill Woods is having another attempt at

becoming mayor of the Selwyn District.

should be split are Lincoln,

Prebbleton and Rolleston,

he said.

What he brings to the

table is his reputation,

Mr Woods said.

“I challenge you to

find something I have

taken on and failed at

or not followed through

with.

“I built the Springfield

doughnut off my own

back, I’ve raised funds

for St John including $60,000 for

a new ambulance, I really care

about this community.”

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Alexander, Nicole

Reid, Murray Lemon,

Debra Hasson and John Morten

each have nominations to

remain on the district council

next year.

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Leeston chief fire officer Lloyd

Clausen said the volunteer brigade

was called out to a Leeston Rd

crash at about 5pm on Friday. Two

people were in the vehicle which

had been driven into a ditch. Mr

Clausen said they were able to

rescue the pair without needing

to cut the vehicle open and they

were transported to hospital in a

moderate condition.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The district council’s Edge

Connector service is up and

running. It is designed to bring

library resources and services to

communities that aren’t within

easy reach of one of the district’s

libraries. The vehicle has Wi-Fi

and computers as well as a printer

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in the next few weeks.

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The district council is offering six

$3000 scholarships to year 12 and

13 high school students to pursue

their passion and aspirations

beyond school. Those who have

overcome barriers or hardships

to achieve are also encouraged to

apply. Applications close at the end

of September.

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Leeston dump

station ready

this week

• By Devon Bolger

THE LEESTON community is

celebrating the installation of a

long-awaited wastewater dump

station.

It was installed in Station St

and will be up and running this

week.

Leeston Community

Committee chairman Lloyd

Clausen said they first brought

up the idea 10 years ago.

“We’ve been trying for ages

to get one and the idea is that it

will, hopefully, be just another

point of call for motor caravans

to stop and have a look around

Leeston,’’ he said.

The station is part of the work

started from the $267,800 the

Government awarded the district

council last year in round

two of funding from the Tourism

Infrastructure Fund.

The other projects include new

dump stations in Tai Tapu, Lake

Coleridge and Glentunnel. In total,

the stations will cost $90,000.

The community committee

requested the dump station as

part of the district council’s

2017-2018 Annual Plan.

Glentunnel’s new dump

station should also be operating

this week.

Business success earns Chile trip

• By Devon Bolger

ALLI KENNEDY has

dreams of being the boss of a

mega-corporation one day.

“I remember, probably 10

years ago, I asked my dad how

to make the most money, how

to become rich and he said you

start a business. That really stuck

with me,” the 17-year-old Lincoln

High School student said.

Alli was eight-years-old when

she first thought of owning a

business when she grew up.

“It just went from there. I got

into high school and started

taking business studies and

realised it was the path I want to

go down.”

The year 13’s potential as a

budding entrepreneur has been

recognised by national business

leaders.

She has been selected as one of

eight students to travel to Chile

in October after competing in

the Entrepreneurs in Action

business competition last month.

She was chosen to compete at

the competition in Wellington

from the 4000 participants in

the young enterprise scheme

across the country.

Her eight-person team won

both challenges at the event,

winning each member a total of

$7000 from Massey University

SKILLS: Alli Kennedy is going to Chile after a team she was

in successfully won the Entrepreneurs In Action business

competition last month.

and the trip to Chile.

On the trip, the students will

learn about local culture and

business and meet local entrepreneurs.

They will experience site visits

to established companies and

start-ups and they will work

with local students on business

challenges.

Going to Chile will really

help to build on her business

skills, Alli said.

“At the business competition,

I discovered the importance of

knowing the culture of a company

when working in business.

I think working with students in

chile and businesses there is really

going to improve my skills.”

Alli is also a part of the Lions

Foundation Young Enterprise

Scheme through Lincoln High

School.

Her team’s business Suck It

Straws created designer stainless

steel straws to reduce plastic.

They won the YES regional

marketing award last month.

Starting her own business and

seeing it succeed was a great moment,

Alli said.

“Being able to work with a real

business in school and seeing

what it’s like to work with people

and having success has been

really fun.”

Alli said all of this has led

to her deciding business is the

career for her.

“I’m going on to study entrepreneurship

and strategy at

Canterbury University next year

to get a Bachelor of Commerce.

“I’m excited to be going down

that path with my tertiary studies

and then, hopefully, after that

I’ll be getting experience and

eventually, I’ll own a business.”

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District council has

‘no plans to change’

confusing road signs

•From page 1

District council

transportation team leader

Mark Chamberlain said

the council is responsible

for putting in the

speed limit signs at the

intersection, but the stop

signs are the New Zealand

Transport

Agency’s

responsibility.

“There are no

plans to change

the signs that

we are aware of,”

Mr Chamberlain

said.

He said on

average 68 traffic

management

plans are

submitted for the

district each month.

A NZTA representative

was on leave and could

not comment.

Meanwhile, The Famous

Grouse Hotel owner Lynn

Townsend, who opposed

the removal of the Gerald

St car parks, said he is not

Mark

Chamberlain

surprised people are still

parking there.

“I told the council that

Lincoln needs every park

it can get so it is a bit of

an I told you moment for

me.”

Yellow no parking lines

were put in last year but

the white

lines that

used to mark

the parks are

still visible

and people

continue to

park there.

The Lincoln

Community

Committee

has also

written to

the district

council, urging it to

remove the white lines.

Mr Chamberlain

said the old lines were

initially blacked out when

the yellow lines were

painted.

“The blacking out

has been worn and the

removal of the old lines is

being arranged.”

The penalty for parking

on the yellow lines is

$60.

Lincoln resident of

13 years Kim Eccleston

has also been asking the

district council to improve

confusing road

signs.

He said road

works in the

district are

riddled with

mistakes, such

as the wrong

speed limit

signs.

A road

works site near

Rolleston on

Weedons Rd

recently had a 100km/h

sign in an 80km/h zone.

The sign was kept up for

three days before being

changed to the correct

80km/h.

Lynn

Townsend

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Petition under way in a

bid to improve safety at intersection

• By Devon Bolger

WEST MELTON residents

are taking their fight for safety

improvements on a controversial

intersection to Parliament.

The West Melton Residents’

Association is collecting signatures

for a petition to urge the

Government to approve funding

for immediate action on the State

Highway 73 and Weedons Ross

Rd intersection.

So far the

petition has

more than 650

signatures.

Association

chairman Tim

Schurr said they

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decided to start

the petition

after proposed improvements

to the intersection were pushed

back.

“As a committee, we figured

that is not good enough and we

started looking at the options of

what we could do to cast a light

on the situation,’’ he said.

“Our only hope is to keep putting

a spotlight on this because

nobody else in Canterbury is

going to do it. It’s up to us and a

petition is one of the ways we can

do that.”

CAMPAIGN: The West Melton Residents’ Association is

collecting signatures for a petition wanting immediate action at

the intersection of State Highway 73 and Weedons Ross Rd.

Selwyn MP Amy Adams has

also been advocating for an upgrade

of the intersection and said

she supports the petition.

“A member of the residents’

association met with me a few

months ago and sought my advice

on how she and other West

Melton residents could continue

to raise the profile of this issue,”

she said.

Mrs Adams will personally

deliver the petition to Parliament

in November.

“I am very supportive of the

petition and have shared it on

my Facebook page in order to

encourage local residents and

concerned road users to sign it.”

The residents’ association has

been campaigning for more than

10 years for something to be

done about the intersection.

“That whole roading corridor

was due to be updated from

Yaldhurst right through to Aylesbury

and part of that upgrade

included the intersection,’’ Mr

Schurr said.

“That all changed last year,

budgets were adjusted and the

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withdrew the project. We were

left without a plan.”

It was revealed last October

that safety improvements at

Weedons Ross Rd and SH73

weren’t included in the NZTA’s

National Land Transport Programme

for 2018-21.

The improvements had been

recommended for inclusion in

both the 2018/21 Regional and

Land Transport programmes.

NZTA figures show there have

been 11 crashes at the intersection

since 2006. One was serious

and 10 were minor or didn’t

cause injury.

NZTA director regional relationships

Jim Harland said the

intersection didn’t meet the new

threshold for funding under the

investment assessment framework.

“Using this framework, it was

assessed as a medium crash risk

and safety alignment, with a low

benefit cost ratio,’’ he said.

Mr Schurr said he hopes

the petition leads to traffic

lights being installed at the

intersection.

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Have

you had a close call at the

Weedons Ross Rd and SH73

intersection? Email your

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Delay over

quarry information

INFORMATION requested from

Fulton Hogan over its application

to open a quarry in Weedons has

been delayed.

The district council and

Environment Canterbury had

requested information on the

volume of groundwater which

would be extracted from the

quarry, bird strike mitigations,

and an update on draft

conditions.

Fulton Hogan has also

been asked to provide more

information on how its mobile

processing plant will be used.

The information was due back

on Friday but due to ECan and

the district council asking for

further information on traffic,

noise and landscape, Fulton

Hogan has more time.

The information will now be

released on August 16.

Weedons Residents’ Association

committee member Simon Moore

said it’s a continuation of the

process bending over backward

for the applicant.

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‘I’d have the best seat in the house at times’

•From page 9

Do you have future goals that

you would like to achieve?

Obviously the Olympics next

year would be great, but since

I’ve just been to World Champs,

the chances that I’m selected for

that might not be high.

How come?

Speaking with other officials at

South Korea, the feeling was that

if you were picked to officiate at

the World Championships that

you wouldn’t be picked to go to

Japan next year.

That’s only the perception, we

haven’t been told anything official

but if that’s how it pans out then

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have an idea of who may go from

the six of us (in New Zealand)

and if my feeling is correct then

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be very happy for them.

I’m absolutely fine with

how things have turned out,

it was just the talk of the people

in Korea that if you’ve done a

World Champs this year that

the Olympics may go to

someone else and that seems

logical and I’m comfortable with

that.

I would love to do something

every year but all six of us will

get an equal opportunity over

the next four years.

WATCHFUL: Christine Cassin has her eyes on a swimmer at the start of a FINA World

Championship event in South Korea last month.

I’ve been lucky enough to have What is it like waiting for

three FINA competitions in five that opportunity?

years and I would expect I’ll get I had no expectation that

another final appointment in the I’d be appointed to the World

next three years but maybe only Champs this year so it was a

one.

complete surprise to me. The

appointments are made by FINA

and it tells Swimming New

Zealand that then informs me.

Do you ever have any

pinch yourself moments while

you’re trying to do the job?

I’d have to say yes, to be

three feet from the best

swimmers and some of the best

athletes in the world, sometimes

you have to look around and

enjoy that.

I guess I’d have the best seat in

the house at times.

Is there a feeling that, like in

a game of rugby, you’ve done

a good job as an official if you

don’t become the centre of

attention?

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report any infringements but

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Swimming New Zealand as

Technical Official of the Year

in 2014 and then the Sport

Canterbury Sports Awards

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Ellesmere show class in the wet

• By Jacob Page

A COUPLE of tries, a penalty

and some resolute defence in

wet conditions helped Ellesmere

earn a 15-0 win over the

Cantabrians at Springston on

Saturday.

Their Tane Norton Cup

campaign will continue against

Canterbury Maori in Kirwee

on Saturday. Canterbury Maori

beat North Canterbury 21-14 in

the other competition game.

Tries to Ellesmere centre

Cameron Hay and wing James

Wilkins proved vital, while

Ashton Mulloy added a penalty

to help them ease past the

Cantabrians, which were made

up of Christchurch-based club

players.

It was a confidence boost

for the new-look team, which

are preparing for their annual

Southbridge Shield game against

North Canterbury in a fortnight.

Team manager Michael

Sheat said the wet and muddy

conditions made the game “a bit

of a dog fight at times,” but there

were plenty of positives to take

away.

“I thought our lineout was

much-improved on the first-up

performance and we got some

dominance at scrum time too,”

he said.

“When you’re faced with

conditions like that, it can be

easier to play without the ball at

times.

“I thought we adjusted well

and got our kicking game

going and really tried to control

territory as much as we could.”

Sheat said the performance

was a big improvement on

their loss to Mid-Canterbury

the previous week, and their

defensive energy was much

better.

“Clearly we leaked a few points

against Mid-Canterbury, so

SPORT

SUCCESS: Ellesmere centre Cameron Hay dots down to help

his team to a 15-0 win over the Cantabrians at Springston on

Saturday.

PHOTOS: KAREN CASEY

Left – First-five Ashton Mulloy kicks a penalty.

PHYSICAL: Lock Issy Fine charges into the Cantabrians’ defensive line.

(Left) – Ellesmere halfback Luke Palmer spots a gap, while secondfive

Cameron Powell (right) gets caught in a two-man tackle.

for the guys to come together

and really tighten things up,

especially when they were under

pressure at times, was very

pleasing.”

Sheat said he expected

Canterbury Maori to have a big

forward pack, which will look to

dominate physically.

“We’ll certainly look at some

film during the week to see

how (Canterbury Maori) went,

but I know they have a number

of players on the fringes of

Canterbury B, so they’ll be a

tough proposition for us this

Saturday.”

•More sport, page 14

Wednesday August 14 2019

Colts tested

in warm-up

ahead of

shield game

• By Jacob Page

THE ELLESMERE colts suffered

a 24-12 loss to the Ellesmere

Keas in the curtain-raiser to the

senior match at Springston on

Saturday.

The Keas were a composite

side of Ellesmere club players,

which aimed to give the colts

a test before their Southbridge

Shield game against North

Canterbury in a fortnight.

Team manager Dave Beatty

said the colts did well to race

out to a 12-0 lead, thanks to two

tries from halfback Tyler Power.

However, once the bigger Keas

forward pack started to get their

hands on the ball, they started to

dominate the game.

“They used a lot of one-off

runners and pick-and-goes and

the physicality was a big step up

for us.

“Overall, I thought we put in

a respectable performance in

conditions that did not suit us.”

Ellesmere beat the Mid-

Canterbury colts in their

opening game, and will take on

the Canterbury Maori colts at

Kirwee on Saturday.

Lincoln Combined

get ready for

bowl semi-final

• By Jacob Page

LINCOLN Combined ended

their UC Championship season

in ninth spot after a 36-5 loss to

Christchurch Boys’ High School

on Saturday.

They will play Waimea

Combined at Lincoln High

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semi-final.

Four Ellesmere senior players

have also been named in the

initial Canterbury B squad.

Prebbleton’s Tim Murgatroyd

and Tom Brand, as well as

Springston’s Sam Cottam and

Waihora’s Harry Kirk, were

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SPORT

Top teams eye up semis

TALENTED:

The Selwyn

United Red and

White Stripes

futsal team

finished 11th

at the Futsal

Club World

Championships

in Florida.

PHOTO:

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UNITED

Young Sewlyn futsal side

show potential on world stage

• By Jacob Page

THE SELWYN United Red

and White Stripes finished

11th in the under-13 age-group

at the Futsal Club World

Championships in Florida.

The team won their opening

pool game but were beaten in

their next three games before

finishing the tournament with

a confidence-boosting 6-0 win

over Ethiopian club side Jinka.

Coach Ben Lapslie said he felt

the team could have finished

higher but conceding goals at the

wrong time cost them when it

mattered most.

“I said to the boys before our

last game that we needed to

make a statement and prove that

we belong with the best teams

here,” he said.

“We played well in patches

up until then but we put it all

together against Jinka, which

was good to see.

“That’s tournament football, if

you don’t turn up one day, then

you put yourself behind and

that’s what happened to us after

our first win.

“I felt like we could compete

with any team there but we made

some errors, which cost us a

higher place finish.”

Lapslie said the team have

had a busy six months after they

won the Australasian qualifying

tournament on the Gold Coast

in January.

“The boys will now take a term

off futsal just to refresh and we’ll

see where they go from here.”

Lapslie, who is also a national

futsal player, said he enjoyed

coaching on the big stage.

• By Jacob Page

THE THREE most consistent

teams in the Selwyn premier

netball competition showed

why they will likely be in the

semi-finals next month after

convincing wins on Saturday at

the Lincoln Event Centre.

Defending champions,

Greenpark A, last year’s beaten

finalists Broadfield A and

Greenpark B all earned valuable

competition points in week two.

Greenpark A beat Southbridge

A 65-49, Greenpark B took down

newly-promoted Prebbleton A

56-44 and Broadfield A got back

to winning ways with a 64-45

win over

Lincoln A.

Greenpark

A player/coach

Zaylie Sullivan

said she was

nervous

before their

game against

Yvonne

Crichton-Hill

a muchimproved

Southbridge

A team, but they put in a

composed performance.

“It was goal-for-goal for the

first quarter, but we put in a

strong second quarter,” she said.

“We looked after the ball that

we turned over and built a good

lead. It was pleasing because we

have girls coming back from

injury so it was a good result.”

Greenpark A are getting ready

to face Broadfield A on Saturday.

Broadfield A bounced

back from their draw

against Southbridge with a

commanding win against

Lincoln A.

Coach Yvonne Crichton-Hill

said it was a much more settled

effort from her team as they

build up to the finals. “We were

intense and focused across all

four quarters and through the

court. We got turnover ball and

converted it. I was pleased with

how the team picked themselves

up and improved.”

Crichton-Hill praised defender

Kayla Williams and injured

goal-keep Georgie Bolton, who

both had strong games.

Lincoln A coach Dawn Dalley

said with eight squad members,

her team looked a little flat and

they will need to address this

ahead of their next game.

Greenpark B player/coach

COMPETITOR:

Broadfield A’s

Georgie Bolton

was impressive

in her team’s

19-goal win

over Lincoln A

on Saturday.

PHOTO: KAREN

CASEY

Mechelle Barltrop said it was

a case of job done against

Prebbleton. “The margin should

have been more but we certainly

threw away a lot of ball and

generally we played poorly once

we got a big lead and got a little

complacent.”

A win against Southbridge A

will all but confirm Greenpark

B’s semi-final spot with three

weeks to go.

Results: Greenpark B 56,

Prebbleton A 44, Greenpark

A 65, Southbridge A 49,

Broadfield A 64, Lincoln A 45.

Points: Greenpark A 8,

Greenpark B 8, Broadfield A

6, Southbridge A 2, Lincoln A

0, Prebbleton A 0.

Draw: Greenpark B v

Southbridge A, Broadfield A

v Greenpark A, Lincoln A v

Prebbleton A.

Tai Tapu whizz-kids take out ODT quiz

• By Claire Booker

TAI TAPU School pupils took

out the year 5 and 6 section of

the Otago Daily Times Extra!

Canterbury current events quiz

at Cobham Intermediate.

Young quizzers from across

Canterbury were tested on

topics, including who am I,

what am I, New Zealand places,

around the world mapping and

famous faces.

The Tai Tapu School team won

their section with 82 points out

of a possible 100.

Closely following in second

SCHOOLS

was Fendalton Open-Air School,

only two points behind the

champions with 80 points.

Prebbleton School secured

third, with a score of 79.

Tai Tapu champions Ethan

Garrett-Burke, 9, Edward Bull,

10, and Caleb O’Leary, 10, were

pleasantly pleased with their

win.

Edward said he “didn’t like the

faces” questions, but the team

enjoyed the challenges.

The North Loburn School

team won the year 7 and 8 quiz

with 89 points.

William Hassall, 12, Charley

Ward, 13, and Harry Witt, 12,

said they were happy to win the

quiz, but “it wasn’t planned.”

“The newspaper was the

hardest part,” Charley said.

The teams had to find answers

to questions from an Otago

Daily Times newspaper, which

caught them off guard.

Two Hillview Christian School

teams took second and third

with 88 and 87 points.

Extra! editor Tricia Rowe was

pleased the event went smoothly.

“The year 7 and 8 group were

really lively, which made the

quiz go fast,” she said.

“The lead-up to the event has

been stressful, with balancing

writing papers and writing the

quizzes, but I’ve got a really good

team.”

The quiz was run by the

Otago Daily Times through

Extra! – its monthly Newspapers

in Education publication for

primary, intermediate and

junior secondary school pupils.

BRAINS: Tai Tapu School year

5 and 6 pupils Ethan Garrett-

Burke, 9, Edward Bull, 10, and

Caleb O’Leary, 10, know their

current events.

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AS I SAID in my last column,

we’ve travelled to Italy so Vittoria

can meet the family. And what a

journey it’s been.

Before we even left, Vittoria

caused her parents a heap of stress

with her first ambulance trip to

the emergency department, starting

on a course of antibiotics for

pneumonia, setting us back a day

on doctor’s orders.

It sounds bad, and it wasn’t

ideal, but it was all okay apart

from unsettling our sleep patterns.

So we were lucky, our pre-dawn

flight on Saturday went swimmingly.

Vittoria was happy to nap,

draw or watch cartoons all the

way to Brisbane where we stayed a

night with my sister-in-law Sarah.

The only niggle was that she

leaked on me because her nappy

was askew but, like for most parents

I think, that’s a non-event.

It looked like either the antibiotics

or time were working a treat

on Vittoria, so we were quietly

confident going into the 14-hour

leg to Dubai on Sunday night.

And again, it went pretty good.

Fourteen uneventful hours.

Arriving in Dubai we were all

tired, dishevelled, probably smelly

and definitely over trying to sleep

in an aircraft seat with a fidgety

toddler. Between us and relaxation,

were only four hours in an

airport and a six-hour flight. Easy

right? Spoiler alert – no.

Our luck ran out 20 minutes before

boarding started for our flight

to Venice when Vittoria vomited

all over the floor in the middle

of a packed terminal. And a little

on my shirt and shoes. Honestly,

what’s the protocol for that?

I just floundered in surprise for

a bit until Laura went into nurse

mode and sent me off to clean

Vittoria up while she “dealt with

it” in the splash zone.

Once we were as “fresh” as possible

and a suddenly exhausted

toddler crying in my arms, we

made our way to the gate where

we were told we could get Vittoria

checked up for free at the airport

clinic and wouldn’t miss our flight.

However, once the “ambulance”

arrives (literally a push trolley)

we were told that a full check at

the clinic might make us miss our

flight – great.

With all the vitals coming back

healthy, and Vittoria totally out to

it asleep, I was offered a difficult

choice; do further checks and

miss the flight or sign a waiver

saying “refused treatment” and

that if it gets worse it’s all on you.

Although I was confident to

sign away and just get to the flight

so we could be done with it, I felt

terrible anyway. So for three long

and stressful hours of the last flight

we thought of all the worst things

it could be – dehydration, gastro,

some sort of never-wake-up disease.


Highs and lows of travel

VITTORIA

& Matt

CONFIDENT: In Dubai,

unaware of what was coming

next.

And what does Vittoria do when

she finally wakes up? Sits up, laughs

and becomes the flight staff’s

darling by running laps around the

plane with a huge grin on her face

for the duration of the flight.

Anyway, we’re in Italy now and

ready for family time.

•Former Star Media

journalist Matt Salmons has

become a stay-at-home

dad. We follow his journey

weekly.

BACKYARD CRITTERS

Feasting on kawakawa leaves

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/

backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-lincoln

ANYONE WHO knows

kawakawa, or Piper excelsum,

will be familiar with the holey

nature of its leaves.

The main herbivore causing

damage on these peppery leaves

is the native kawakawa looper,

Cleora scriptaria. The moths

are found throughout the year,

but mostly in the hotter months

throughout the North and

South Island.

The moths are extremely

variable in size and colour, but

often have a 30-55mm wingspan

and are brown in colour. The

wings have scalloped edges and

have a distinctive spot in the

middle of the forewings.

Newly-emerged females

produce pheromones to attract

male moths with feathery

antennae adapted for sensing

SELWYN TIMES

DISTINCTIVE:

The

kawakawa

looper moth

varies in size,

but often has

a 30-55mm

wingspan.

these chemicals. Pale green

cylindrical eggs are laid on

leaves of host plants in clusters

of three to 12. As well as

kawakawa, other hosts include

horopito, wineberry, ramarama

and akeake.

Young larvae are green but

usually turn browner as they get

older, reaching a length of up to

40mm.

The fully developed larvae

then descend to the leaf litter on

a silk thread and pupate close to

the soil.

Interestingly, herbalists like to

use the holey kawakawa leaves

rather than the undamaged

ones, as the damage caused

by the caterpillars stimulates

the production of defensive

chemicals that are beneficial for

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Selwyn Libraries Edge Connector

service hits the road

A new library service bringing popular programmes and resources to those who don’t have easy

access to a library had its first outing last week.

Residents of Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass were the first to try out the Council’s new Edge

Connector service in its specially kitted out vehicle.

The service is designed to bring targeted library resources, programmes and services to communities,

schools, pre-schools and community groups not within easy reach of one of the district’s four libraries.

Its main focus is on communities 15 kilometres from a library.

Community Services and Facilities group manager, Denise Kidd, says the service has been

designed to be cost effective, efficient and flexible so it can bring things the whole community

want, but would otherwise be difficult to access. “We want to make sure those communities

across the district without easy access to a physical library have similar opportunities to others,

whether that’s through education on our online resources or bringing a specific programme that

caters to a group of residents of the particular community.”

It is expected regular visits to communities such as Windwhistle, Springfield, Dunsandel,

Southbridge, Hororata, Greendale, Glentunnel and Sheffield will begin in the next few weeks.

Other visits are being planned as the service assesses the needs and interest levels in particular

communities, and continues to work on logistics and opportunities.

The Edge Connector is fitted with wifi, computers, a touch screen online catalogue, printer

and scanner. It will bring a selection of books, magazines and DVDs along with tech kits that

can include microscopes, telescopes, robotic kits and entry level VR equipment, which can be

browsed or borrowed.

It will also be able to carry resources such as a 3D printer and sewing machines to allow for

specific programmes.

The newly purchased vehicle has a focus on cost effectiveness and environmental sustainability

with the electronics powered by two auxiliary batteries that charge while the van drives, or by a

solar panel on the roof. It also has low energy LED lighting and furniture designed to maximise

space, with reading spots for children and adults.

Council supports Selwyn students to advance in life

Council is offering scholarships for up to six senior local high school students to pursue their passion

and aspirations beyond school.

Applications for the tertiary scholarships have opened for year 12 and 13 students who live and study

in Selwyn and are planning to undertake full-time post-secondary school education or training at a

recognised New Zealand university, polytechnic or training institution next year.

The scholarships of up to $3000 will be available for students from Darfield High School, Ellesmere

College and Lincoln High School who have achieved outstanding success in academic, sports, cultural,

arts, social responsibility or other areas. Those who have overcome barriers or hardships to achieve are

also encouraged to apply.

The scholarship provides payment towards fees and costs associated with the purchase of books and

equipment required for their study or training.

Council Community Services and Facilities Group Manager Denise Kidd says the scholarships are

intended to help local young people pursue their dreams.

“The Council recognises that it benefits all of us when we encourage the outstanding young people we

have. These scholarships are not limited to academic achievements, but are open to supporting local

senior students who have achieved success in sports, culture, arts pursuits or who have represented us

well despite the obstacles in their way.”

Applicants can include a statement of support from a teacher, school coach or other person who is

relevant to their application such as a regional or national coach.

Applications close at the end of September and shortlisted applicants will be interviewed as part of the

selection process. Council will liaise directly with schools before making its final decision. Successful

applicants are expected to be announced at the end of year school prize giving awards.

To find out more about the scholarships, including application forms, students can visit selwyn.govt.nz/

tertiaryscholarships.

Community helps shape Kirwee

Reserve extension

A community-led project is helping to create an exciting new

recreation and sports hub for the Kirwee area.

Working alongside the Council, a community working party

has been gathering ideas and input from residents, sports clubs

and organisations to plan a major extension to the Kirwee

Recreation Reserve.

The project will add 6.5 hectares to the reserve, and provide space

for additional sports fields, recreation areas and community facilities.

Proposals include realigning one of the rugby fields, adding a

second junior field and providing a second dedicated cricket oval.

A new open space area will be set aside for off-leash dog exercise,

along with walkways and fitness trails, a BMX/Pump track and

informal play areas.

A central community area will be developed with seating, picnic and

barbeque areas, playground, a basketball half-court and amenities

including public toilets. Additional car parking will be included.

Council property and open space planner Derek Hayes says the

proposed extension, guided by community input, aims to provide

for both active and passive recreation, and will help meet growing

demand for sports and community space.

“The extension will be a huge asset to Kirwee, with additional

sports capacity, recreation areas and facilities that will serve the

community as a central hub now and into the future.”

Residents are invited to view the plans and provide feedback

throughout this month. A drop-in session will be held on Saturday

24 August, at the Kirwee Reserve Pavilion. Residents can view the

master plan and provide feedback at selwyn.govt.nz/kirweereserve.

Feedback on the reserve extension closes at 5pm on

Thursday 29 August.

Kirwee Recreation Reserve Extension

Drop-in session

· Saturday 24 August

· 9.30–11am approximately

Speed dating leads to

opportunities

· Kirwee Reserve Pavilion

· Anyone welcome

A round of employment speed dating has helped Selwyn teens with

opportunities for work.

The Council organised event at the end of June saw 29 year 12 and

13 school leavers meet with 12 employers in a speed-dating style

event, with Council staff matching up those who indicated interest

in talking further.

A month on its already opening doors for students and their parents.

McClenaghan Contracting owner Hamish McClenaghan says the

company was impressed by the calibre and motivation of the young

people and had already given one teen a week’s work experience

over the school holidays in their landscaping team.

“The team really enjoyed working with him and said he had good

aptitude. He sent us an email afterwards thanking us and he will

probably be back next holidays for us.”

They are hoping to take on two other students from the day for

experience and had made an unexpected connection with a parent

through the day, he says.

“The mother of one of the students we interviewed now works with us

two days a week. She came to talk to us and said from her daughter’s

conversation we sounded like a great place to work. Her daughter is

one we will probably try and get in over the holidays or summer, along

with another student from out Darfield way.”

Sicon Ltd has also been in touch with two students aiming to

provide them with work experience over the summer.

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

WANT TO BE PART OF

CULTUREFEST?

Registrations are open

for cultural performers,

food vendors, craft stalls

and activities to be part of

CultureFest. CultureFest will

be held at Lincoln Domain

on Sunday 29 September

10am–4pm.

If you or your organisation

is interested in participating

please complete our registration

form and return it via email

to events@selwyn.govt.nz by

Friday 16 August.

www.selwyn.govt.nz/culturefest

WEEDONS RESIDENTS

ASSOCIATION

All residents of Weedons are

invited to the next meeting.

Come along and meet the

new committee. Bring your

ideas of what you wish to see

your association doing for the

community. This will be a fun

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 Therese Davel or

Bernadette Ryan if you wish to

speak at Council at least five

days before the meeting.

Township, Hall and Reserve

Committees: To list or make

changes to meeting details, email

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.

nz or phone 347 2800 or 318

8338 by 9am Wednesday the

week before publication.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY

BOARD

Council meeting

Wed 14 August 1pm

Tai Tapu Community Centre

Malvern Community Board

Mon 26 Aug 4.30pm

Glentunnel Community Centre

DISTRICT COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

Coalgate/Glentunnel Reserve

Management Committee

Tue 20 Aug 7.30pm

Weedons playground

A new playground has been installed at

Weedons Reserve and will be open for use

this week.

The $72,000 upgrade includes a new fort,

basket swing, regular swing and a toddler

swing. New softfall bark chip has also been

put down. The playground was due for

renewal and when the upgrade was being

planned the old equipment was found not

to meet new playground safety standards.

A safety fence will be installed on the

access way side of the playground to make

it a safer environment for play.

ON THE

ROADS

and light hearted meeting, yet

driven by a committee who

want the association to make

you proud of being part of our

Weedons community. Tuesday

13 August, 7pm. Community

Hall, Weedons Reserve.

ROLLESTON RESIDENTS

ASSOCIATION AGM

Rolleston Residents’ Association

Inc is holding its Annual General

Meeting on Monday 26 August,

7.30pm at the Rolleston

Community Centre. If you wish

to be become the Chairperson,

Vice Chairperson, Secretary,

Treasurer or a Committee

Member, the AGM is the place

to register your interest.

NEED FUNDING FOR YOUR

CREATIVE PROJECT?

Creative Communities Selwyn

can help! Funding is available

to groups or individuals with

community-based creative

projects that promote arts or

Coalgate Fire Station

Coalgate Township Committee

Tue 27 Aug 7.30pm

Coalgate Fire Station

Darfield Township Committee

Thu 15 Aug 7.30pm

Darfield Library

Dunsandel Community

Committee

Mon 19 Aug 7.30pm

Dunsandel Community Centre

Glenroy Community Hall

Committee

Tue 20 Aug 7.30pm

Glenroy Community Hall

Glentunnel Township Committee

Mon 26 Aug 7.30pm

Glentunnel Community Centre

Kimberley Recreation Reserve


Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm

Kimberley Hall

Kirwee Township Committee

Mon 19 Aug 7.30pm

Kirwee Community Hall,

A&P Showgrounds

Ladbrooks Community Hall

Committee

Fri 23 Aug 7.45pm

On the roads this week

culture in Selwyn. Applications

for this funding round close

at 5pm, Friday 30 August.

Visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/

artsfunding for more information

and to apply.

WATER RACE SHUTDOWN

Glenroy Community Irrigation

Co. Ltd are temporarily shutting

off the Upper Ellesmere water

race intake and scheme to

allow for intake maintenance.

The intake will be closed from

3–7 September. Races affected

include Rakaia Tce, Sharlands,

Waikimihia, Rakaia, Selwyn and

Illingworth Roads and all offshoots.

Flow may take time to

reach all downstream users of

the scheme.

An affected area map is

available at www.selwyn.govt.

nz. Any questions relating to this

shutdown can be directed to

Council on 03 347 2800 or email

waterraces@selwyn.govt.nz.

Ladbrooks Community Hall

Leeston Park Committee

Mon 26 Aug 7.30pm

Leeston Park Pavilion

Rolleston Community Centre


Thu 29 Aug 7pm


Rolleston Residents’

Association Inc. AGM

Mon 26 Aug 7.30pm


Sheffield/Waddington

Community Committee

Thu 15 Aug 7.30pm

Sheffield Fire Station

Springston Community

Committee & Springston

Recreation Reserve Committee

Wed 21 Aug 7.30pm, Errol Tweedy

Pavilion, Springston Reserve

West Melton Districts

Residents’ Association

Wed 14 Aug 7.30pm

West Melton Community &

Recreation Centre

Whitecliffs Township &

Domain Committee

Wed 14 Aug 7.30pm

Glentunnel Hall

Repairs are being carried out on Rowallan Road, Keens Road, Springfield Road and

Malvern Hills Road and bridge protection is being carried out at Mt White. Reshaping

work is occurring on Zig Zag Road. Please stop on request at these sites.

Footpath construction is taking place in Darfield on North Terrace, Currie Street,

McIlraith Street, Kimberley Road, Longdon Road and Holmes Road. These

footpaths will be closed during the construction.

Selwyn Events

WEDNESDAY

14

AUGUST

THURSDAY

15

AUGUST

SATURDAY

17

AUGUST

SATURDAY

17 AUG

21 SEP

UNTIL

1

SEPTEMBER

What’s new in cancer

research?

Rolleston College auditorium,

5.30–7pm

Come and find out about the latest

in cancer research. Hosted by the

Cancer Society this evening will

cover everything from banking cancer

tissue for future research and immune

therapy to breast cancer genetics and

Vitamin C in cancer.

Fun with Makeup

Lincoln Library, 6.30–9.30pm

Informative, interactive group makeup

session by a professional makeup

artist. Learn makeup basics as well

as techniques, tips and tricks so you

can look and feel your best anytime.

$20 per person. Bookings essential at

Eventbrite.co.nz.

Dive in Movie

Selwyn Aquatic Centre, 5.30–8pm

Dive in to some mid-winter family fun

with the movie Hotel Transylvania 3:

Summer Vacation (PG 2018) at the

Selwyn Aquatic Centre. Bring your

friends and family along to watch

one of your favourites, with a splash!

Children under 8 years old require

parental supervision. Bookings

essential at Eventbrite.co.nz.

Understand the

Treaty of Waitangi

10am–4pm

17 August: Lincoln Event Centre

21 September: Leeston Library

A one-day workshop held by Sharon

Tipene from Treaty Education.

This workshop aims to provide

an environment that is safe, nonconfrontational

and participatory

for people to discuss the history

of Aotearoa, the Treaty and its

implications for us now. $25 per

person. Bookings essential, visit

selwynlibraries.co.nz.

The (Quirky) New

Enlightenment

Down by the Liffey Gallery,

Lincoln, selected hours

Wednesday to Sunday

‘The (Quirky) New Enlightenment is

a colourful, fun and quirky exhibition

by Heather Jonson and Billy Barnes.

‘When everything is dark and grey, art

can light your way’.

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

www.selwyn.govt.nz

SelwynDistrictCouncil



SELWYN TIMES

Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi by

5pm each Wednesday

Understanding the Treaty of

Waitangi

Lincoln on Saturday, 10am-

4pm

This one-day workshop

held by Sharon Tipene from

Treaty Education aims to

provide an environment that

is safe, non-confrontational

and participatory for people to

discuss the history of Aotearoa,

the Treaty and its implications

for us now. $25 per person.

Bookings essential.

Lincoln Event Centre

The (Quirky) New

Enlightenment

Lincoln on Wednesday-

Thursday, 11.30am-2.30pm and

Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm

A new exhibition by Heather

Jonson and Billy Barnes. ‘When

everything is dark and grey, art

can light your way’. Colourful,

fun and quirky. Exhibition open

until September 1.

Down by the Liffey Gallery

Babytimes

Lincoln on Wednesday,

9.30-10am, and Rolleston on

Thursday, 9.30-10am

Share rhymes, stories and

songs to support your baby’s

early language development,

communication and social skills.

Bring a blanket. Aimed at those

aged up to one, but older siblings

are welcome. Free, weekly

sessions, term-time only.

Lincoln and Rolleston libraries

Rhymetimes

Rolleston on Wednesday, 9.30-

10am, Lincoln on Tuesday and

Friday, 9.30-10am,Leeston on

Tuesday, 10-10.30am, Darfield

on Tuesday, 10.30-11am, West

Melton on Tuesday, 10-10.30am

Stories, songs, rhymes

and bubbles make up this

Rhymetimes session, which is

designed to assist with early

language development. Aimed at

children aged one to three. Free,

weekly sessions, term-time only.

Rolleston, Lincoln, Leeston

and Darfield libraries, and

West Melton Community and

Recreation Centre

Lego Club

Leeston on Monday, 3.30-

4.30pm

Recommended for primary

school aged children. Children

under 8 years of age must be

accompanied by an adult. Free.

Drop in only, with limited

spaces. No bookings taken.

Leeston Library

JP Clinics

Rolleston on Monday, noon-

1pm, Lincoln on Tuesday, 10am-

Head along to the Selwyn Aquatic Centre for the dive-in movie Hotel Transylvania 3:

Summer Vacation. Take your friends and family along to watch, with a splash. $3.50-$6. Bookings

essential. Saturday, 5.30-8pm.

1pm, Darfield on Wednesday,

11.30am-12.30pm

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.

Darfield, Lincoln and Rolleston

libraries

Teen Artspace

Darfield on Tuesday, 4.30-6pm

and Leeston on Wednesday, 3.30-

5pm

Learn various sewing

projects, upcycling garments,

printmaking, knitting and much

more. Strictly for 13 years and

above.

Darfield and Leeston libraries

Markets

Darfield Market: Saturday,

9am-noon, opposite Challenge

Darfield, South Tce.

Market@254: Saturday,

9.30am-1pm, rain or shine, 254

Lawford Rd, West Melton.

Lincoln Farmers and Craft

Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm,

Gerald St.

Running groups

Rolleston Road Runners:

Thursday registration from

6.15pm for a 6.30pm start.

3km, 6km and 9km options in

Foster Park, next to the gravel

car park.

Lincoln Road Runners:

Tuesday registration from

5.40pm for a 6pm start. 3km

or 6km options. Starts outside

Coffee Culture on Gerald St.

Malvern Road Runners:

Tuesday registration from

5.45pm for a 6pm start. 1.8km,

3km and 6km options. Meet at

McHughs Plantation.

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. Foster

Park, Rolleston.

The Kugels play Klezmer

Malvern residents have a unique

opportunity to enjoy the unique sound of

Klezmer music on Thursday, 29 August,

when a Wellington band named The

Kugels will perform at Trinity Church

Darfield.

‘If you have experienced “Fiddler on

the Roof”, you have already had an

introduction to the culture around

Klezmer, the celebratory folk-music idiom

of the Jewish people’, explains Philip

Baldwin, Chair of the Malvern Community

Arts Council. ‘Four prominent NZ soloists

have a love for this music and play

traditional Klezmer, along with original

compositions by accordionist/NZ Arts

Laureate Ross Harris.’

The band features the highly expressive

sounds of violin, clarinet, accordion and

bass, supplemented by the multi-talented

performance of Debbie Rawson who

sometimes trades her clarinet for soprano

sax, bass clarinet, or the Maui Xaphoon.

Rounding out the band are fiddler

Robin Perkins and bass player Jaqueline

Norden.

Klezmer originally grew out of music

for Jewish celebrations, dances, and

weddings. Samples of the Klezmer

repertoire abound on Youtube.

Sponsored by NZ Arts on Tour, The

Kugels toured NZ to widespread acclaim

in 2016, and are travelling again this year,

demonstrating the huge appeal that

Klezmer has for a variety of audiences. As

part of the concert, the musicians provide

commentary which is informative,

entertaining, and engaging.

The Kugels will share their passion and

skill for this music at Trinity Church

Darfield on Thursday, 29 August at

7.00pm. Tickets — $20/adult and $10/

student — are available at the Selwyn

Gallery or at the door.



Senior A

Netball

The Ellesmere College Senior A team are attending

South Island Secondary Schools netball tournament

which is being held in Nelson, 2-5 September. The

tournament involves over 80 school teams and more

than 1200 players, coaches, managers and umpires.

Ellesmere College has competed in this event for

many years now in B grade which is the middle pool

of the competition. Previous teams have placed as

high as 4th in B grade but to be able to move up

you need to place in the top 3 of your grade. Last

year was where the magic happened, we placed

3rd overall in B grade which gained us the spot in

A grade for the 2019 SISS tournament. This is the first

time any Ellesmere team has been in A grade which

is a huge achievement on its own.

This year our team consists of young exciting

talent as well as older more experienced players

which we believe is a perfect make up of a team.

Our Captain Janaya Clark, Vice-captain Emily

Skilling, Emily Carter and Ione Dennis make up our

leadership team. These girls are about to compete

in their third SISS tournament which is something

special in itself and for Janaya and Emily this is going

to be their last. The experience and talent these

players bring to court will be so important this year

especially because we are leading such a young

team. These four are fortunate to be joined by

the exciting new talents of year 12 Merryn Wellby,

year 11's Amber lemon, Lana McCartin and Emma

Johnson and finally our year 10's Ella Gibson and

Mikayla Lemon. The inclusion of these players into

our team brings a whole new skill level and vibe to it

which we all love being a part of.

Playing in super reserve on a Wednesday allows

our team to build together and make a connects

on court weekly in the build up to the tournament.

Week to week we see the improvements in our team

as we are really starting to work together and form a

unit which has actually resulted in us beating top of

the table two weeks in a row.

This year we are also so lucky to have the return of

our amazing, knowledgeable, fun loving coach Jan

Roberts. The knowledge, passion and determination

Jan has for netball is amazing. The team are very

fortunate to have Jan as their coach again this year.

Joining Jan is Assistant coach, Anna McCormick.

Anna was a member of the Ellesmere college senior

A team for many years, captaining it in 2016 and

being involved in the SISS tournament herself. Having

someone who is experienced with the tournament

as well as being extremely knowledgeable about

netball will be a huge asset to the team. We are also

fortunate to have the return of our super manager

Susan Stewart who has been involved with this team

for numerous years. Susan does an amazing job

whether it is making sure we always have handy

towels to wipe away the sweat, continuing to fill up

the lolly bag, making sure we get to places on time,

being our tournament mum and just being there to

support us all. Maree Lemon will be accompanying

the team as their umpire. The continuous support she

shows towards our team is truly outstanding and we

are so grateful. The amount of times she has helped

us out by driving the van to and from our game as

well as being the amazing umpire she is doesn't go

unnoticed. Rounding off the support team is Sarah

Anderson; our staff rep. Sarah has a love of netball

and our team are very excited about her being able

to come with us.

Lastly, we need to say a massive thanks to our

amazing sponsors. Travelling to tournament is a huge

expense so your support is great appreciated.

Janaya Clark Captain Emily Skilling Vice Captain Ione Dennis

Emily Carter

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Peter McLean, TYRE Manager SPECIAL

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Leeston

Physiotherapy

www.leestonphysio.co.nz

120 High Street, Southbridge

Phone 03 324 2571

www.drilling.co.nz

Phone 03 324 3332

or 027 324 3332

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Mikayla Lemon Amber Lemon Jan Roberts Coach

Anna McCormick

Assistant

Coach

Phone 03 324 3385

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Phone 021 0234 5252

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Tasty Bites

Simple ways to cut back on the calories

Making a simple swap from

pastry to a tortilla wrap

instantly brings down the

calories. Filled with fresh

ingredients, these samosas

and simple chicken curry

recipes are a great way to

eat well and lose weight

Samosas

Makes 6

Prep time 10min

Cooking time 15min

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, peeled and

diced into 1cm pieces

75g frozen peas

Low-calorie cooking spray

½ onion, diced

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tsp grated root ginger

Generous pinch of chilli powder

½ tsp ground coriander

¼ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp garam masala

30g spinach

Juice of ½ lemon

Sea salt

3 low-calorie tortilla wraps, cut

in half

1 egg, beaten

Fresh coriander, to serve

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Cook the diced potatoes in a

pan of boiling salted water for

5min, then drain. Cook the peas

in boiling salted water and drain.

Heat the oven to 200 deg C

(fan 180 deg C) and line a baking

tray with some greaseproof

paper or baking paper.

Spray a pan with some lowcalorie

cooking spray and place

over a medium heat. Add the

onion, garlic and ginger and

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but not browned, then add the

spices and cook for another

minute. Stir in the cooked potato

and mash it slightly with a fork

or the back of a spoon before

adding the uncooked spinach,

lemon juice and peas. Add a

pinch of salt and stir.

Brush the edges of the halved

wraps with the beaten egg. Fold

each half into a cone shape and

seal the edge, leaving the top

open to add the filling.

Divide the filling equally

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High build quality for Toyota RAV4

Motoring

Ross Kiddie

IT HAS TO be said – Toyota has

really upped the ante with its new

RAV4.

I remember writing about the

interior of the previous generation

model, referencing the hard plastic

trim and low grade materials

which formed the cockpit.

That has all changed, the new

RAV4 is a quantum leap, premium

linings have been used,

soft-touch surfaces have been

included, and the layout of the

controls is comprehensive but

simplistic to understand.

All this from a model which

isn’t graded as high-specification.

This evaluation surrounds the

GXL model which still gets cloth

seat trim – yet I believe these are

the seats for Christchurch. Every

morning the RAV4 was in my

care the temperature was below

0 deg C and freezing. It was nice

to get into the relative warmth of

cloth as opposed to leather.

The 2019 RAV4 lands in eight

variants. I evaluated the rangetopping

hybrid in July, and

reported that it was the most

sensible model in the series. However,

there are petrol-only models

for those who don’t want to go

down the hybrid road. There are

three models with 2-litre engines

driving through the front wheels

only, and two 2.5-litre all-wheeldrive

variants – the GXL and

Adventure.

The GXL 4WD lands at $41,990

($48,990 Adventure), which to

me represents good buying and,

as my introduction suggested, it

is now a car which borders on the

luxury car class such is its build

quality and drive comfort.

A lot of the latter has to do with

a brand new platform, the RAV4

is totally fresh from the ground

up, and it’s something Toyota has

put a big effort into. Well, when

the car you are marketing sits

in the one of the busiest market

segments, then it has to be good

to compete.

Yes, the mid-size sport utility

market is crowded, but the RAV4

has a healthy reputation and solid

grounding.

Under the bonnet sits a revised

version of the four-cylinder

2487cc engine that has served

Toyota well for several years.

While its basic construction

hasn’t changed a lot, it has been

refined for higher power outputs

and greater efficiency. Toyota rate

it with 152kW and 243Nm, both

outputs peaky at 6600rpm and

4000-5000rpm respectively.

TOYOTA RAV4 GXL: Significant off-road capability.

That matters little, the specific to be honest, I felt it a little unnecessary,

but it’s there for when

outputs are high enough to provide

solid performance, an 8.5sec maximum performance is needed

standstill to 100km/h time can be and/or that quick hill burst over to

expected, along with a highway the peninsula bays.

overtake of 5sec (80-120km/h), Interestingly, the 2.5-litre

and there are drive modes which engine is coupled to a traditional

you can choose from to suit every six-speed automatic transmission;

driving journey – normal, sport or there are no surprises there,

economical.

but I’ve mentioned it because

When in the latter, there’s a the 2-litre variant utilises a

good chance you could meet continuously variable automatic.

Toyota’s combined cycle fuel usage

claim of 6.7-litres per 100km 2.5 has smooth shifts and can be

The conventional gearbox on the

(42mpg). During my testing time manipulated through a sequential

the average readout was listing shifting system at the main

at around 9l/100km (32mpg) gearshift lever.

with 6l/100km (47mpg) available

instantaneously at 100km/h, certainly excels. and that is a trib-

In terms of handling, the RAV4

the engine just loping over at ute to the way the new platform

1600rpm.

is designed. It is a true driver’s car

Even in normal mode the engine with solid turn-in and fabulous

feels free and lively, there’s a lot of suspension control. The fullyindependent

front-strut/rear-

reciprocating mass, but it is smooth

in its delivery and responsive to wishbone system has spring and

throttle request. In sport mode damper rates beautifully compromised

between handling there is a constant eagerness and,

and

• Price – Toyota RAV4 GXL,

$41,990

• Dimensions – Length,

4600mm; width, 1855mm;

height, 1685mm

• Configuration – Fourcylinder,

four-wheel-drive,

2487cc, 152kW, 243Nm,

six-speed automatic.

• Performance –

0-100km/h, 8.5sec

• Fuel usage – 6.7l/100km

comfort. Sure, at almost 1.7m tall

the body does have some gravitational

movement, but it is well

arrested and handling balance is

unaffected.

Bear in mind too, the fourwheel-drive

RAV has several offroad

drive modes which provide

the model with serious off-road

potential.

As much as I enjoyed the GXL’s

traditional driveline, I’m sticking

by my comment that the hybrid

is the pick of the range and would

certainly be my choice.

Yet, I’m fully aware that RAV4

buyers want just that little point

of difference to other SUV owners

and, I guess, that’s what Toyota

was thinking of when it included

an Adventure model into the

range. It has body kits and an

interior colour contrasts which

are vivid and striking.

I’m due to evaluate it soon and

from what I’m hearing it is the

go-to model. Just as well, then,

Toyota has a RAV4 for all tastes.



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servicing.

Simon Wilson, owner Rolleston Diesel &

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full vehicle service.

“Some people don’t realise cheaper

service centres sometimes carry out cheap

servicing jobs. What you think you’re

getting in a service may be nowhere near

what your vehicle actually receives. It

could be as brief as a 15 minute check

over, which can affect the manufacturer’s

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for your vehicle,” says Simon.

Simon, Hayden and Allen at Rolleston

Diesel & Petrols are all fully qualified

automotive technicians. They are always

happy to check your vehicle where you

have a concern. When they carry out

a service they thoroughly inspect your

vehicle’s brakes, suspension and steering,

leaving you more confident about your

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Also important is choosing quality filters

and recognised brands with a reputation

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“Choosing quality parts goes a long way

towards safe motoring. You don’t want

someone close to you driving around in a

vehicle fitted with cheap parts which might

fail,” adds Simon.

The expression ‘you get what you pay

for’ is equally true when it comes to motor

vehicle servicing and repairs. Simon

says it is simply not worth scrimping on

cheap parts, which may not last as long or

offer the same level of confidence for safe

motoring.

Regular servicing carried out by

competent specialist automotive repairers

is a must for all types of vehicles from

older to new models. If this is carried

out every 5,000-10,000 kilometres, it will

help extend the life of a vehicle and go a

long way towards hassle-free motoring. In

wintertime, a vehicle’s battery is also under

more strain and the windscreen wipers

generally operate more so these should be

checked too.

Rolleston Diesel & Petrols has a fully

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They service and repair personal and

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Simon insists on using only original

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As well as being accredited to carry out

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SELWYN TIMES

dISCOVER

West Melton Country Fete

In April the West Melton Country Fete was attended by over 5000 people from across the district.

The Fete hosted two international food courts, over 100 stalls, a large kids entertainment area

and all of the great fun you’d expect at a local fete like ‘dunk the teacher’ and a petting zoo.

Run by the Friends of West Melton

School (FoWMS) the Fete was generously

supported by a number of local companies,

of note were Gold Sponsors McLenaghan

Contracting, Ray White West Melton

and Your Section / Wilfield. Through this

amazing support and a lot of hard work

FoWMS were able to raise a massive $40,000

they could use towards school upgrades not

funded by the Ministry of Education.

During the July school holidays two

outdoor areas were upgraded, the first

project created an outdoor classroom space

with decking and seating outside the Ti

Kouka Block. The work was undertaken by

Chris Fifield Building Ltd – a local builder

whose three children attend the school.

The second project was an extension of

the playground area previously built using

funds from the 2017 Fete. This extension

includes a slide, tussock garden and wooden

amphitheatre that can be used as an outdoor

learning space.

This project was undertaken by local

company McLenaghan Contracting who

have supported the school in numerous

ways for over 30 years. Andy and Carol

who founded the company in 1989, sent

all four of their children Jeremy, Hamish,

Simon, and Kylie to West Melton School.

Now Kylie’s daughter Amelia has joined the

school – her first day at the start of Term 3

this year.

Both contractors went above and beyond

expectations, using their skills and resources

to make the outcomes more incredible than

imagined. FoWMS wish to thank everyone

who attended or sponsored the Fete and

look forward to seeing the community use

these new spaces for years to come.

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Chris Fifield

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Seeing stars at West

Melton’s observatory

Stargazing has been a fascination for

humans since time began. For centuries,

stars guided sailors to their destination,

and they were also used to create early

calendars. But it wasn’t until the early 17th

century, with the invention of the telescope

by Dutchman Hans Lippershey, that stars

could be observed more closely than just

with the naked eye.

As telescopes improved, astronomers

were able to explore further into the

depths of space, until today, when highly

sophisticated telescopes allow us to see

not just the Milky Way, but many more of

the billions of galaxies that make up the

Universe.

For local stargazers, the Canterbury

Astronomical Society’s RF Joyce

Observatory in West Melton offers the

opportunity to observe the wonders of

the night sky every Friday night from the

end of April through to mid-September.

The observatory is equipped with five

fixed telescopes and a number of portable

telescopes, and the dark site has the benefit

of minimal light pollution, which is

supported by the Selwyn District Council’s

light pollution control policy.

Doors open at 7.30pm and the

evening starts with a brief talk about the

observatory and its history, followed by a

description of what people are likely to see

that night, and a health and safety briefing.

“We usually get 80 to 90 people coming

each time,” says CAS membership

secretary Simon Lewis. “Tickets can

be purchased through the Eventbrite

website.”

The Canterbury Astronomical Society

(CAS) is a charitable organisation and

funds raised through these evenings are

used to run the observatory.

CAS has a strong relationship with

Canterbury University and organises

lectures on the third Tuesday of the month

at the university.

“These are free and open to the public

and cover a range of academic and

scientific topics,” Simon says.

The society also has a relationship with

NASA, which brings its Stratospheric

Observatory for Infrared Astronomy,

SOFIA, a Boeing 747 aircraft, to

Christchurch every year to observe celestial

bodies in the Southern hemisphere. During

its stay, the public have the opportunity to

go on board and see the infrared camera

and other equipment.

CAS welcomes new members and

offers a range of activities including

an education programme, monthly

members’nights and social events. For

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Gardening


SELWYN TIMES

Time to plan your vegetable garden

AUGUST IS possibly one of

the most difficult months in the

home garden – the weather is still

very cold with blustery winds and

soils are very wet.

However, it’s an ideal time for

completing planting of deciduous

ornamental and fruit trees, and

on a positive note, plan your new

vegetable garden.

Vegetable garden

Continue harvesting winter

maturing vegetables and where

soil conditions allow i.e. not too

wet and the tilth (texture of the

soil) is friable (easily crumbled),

you can sow seeds of beetroot,

carrots, onion, peas, radish and

spinach.

Start cultivating soil in preparation

for early spring plantings

by ‘chopping up’ and digging in

green manure crops you sowed

in early autumn such as lupins, to

improve the organic matter.

Raise the level of new vegetable

gardens 100-120mm above the

existing ground level as drainage

will be improved and soil temperatures

will rise quicker in early

spring.

Flowering annuals

Winter flowering annuals

should still be blooming beautifully,

especially cineraria’s that

are at their best in late winter/

early spring. Where new plantings

are required, plant ‘potted’

colour. Try alyssum, calendulas,

cornflowers, larkspur, lobelia,

pansies, snapdragons, stock and

wallflowers.

Fruit trees

It’s cropping time for many

citrus, mandarins, lemons, limes,

navel oranges and grapefruit.

Seminole tangelos that appear

ripe on trees are not sweet

enough to eat until October/November.

Pip and stone fruit trees benefit

from a final copper oxychloride

spray so they are in a healthy state

for the new growing season. Remove

all pruning’s and old leaves

from the home orchard.

Feijoas can now be pruned

as they often flower early in

spring, and thin out thick tangelo

growth to allow light to penetrate

through the plant, increasing fruit

production.

Strawberries

Have already commenced

actual growth, remove all old and

diseased leaves. In warmer areas,

flowers will appear very early. Ideally,

remove all flowers at least for

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back the fruit.

another month as they will not

form edible, healthy strawberries

until well into spring.

Roses

While the plants are dormant

apply a copper oxychloride and/

or horticultural oil spray to

‘clean up’ any overwatering pests

or diseases. Be meticulous in

removing all old leaves and pruning’s

which should be burned or

disposed of off the property. Add

compost around existing plants to

greatly benefit spring growth next

month. Apply fertiliser around

late September/early October.

Lawns

In most parts of New Zealand,

there is little significant grass

growth in August, however, it is

just around the corner. Use this

time to deal with problem areas

in the lawn where it is not too

wet. Installing drainage coil in

wet parts of a lawn can make a

significant difference for next

winter.

Ornamental trees and

shrubs

Site preparation is critical

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Add compost to all planting sites

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planting. Allow sufficient space

between new trees and shrubs for

their full development.

Container gardens

With careful planting and planning,

containers should continue

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throughout August. Replant

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annuals in spring, empty

the containers, thoroughly check

that drainage holes are adequate,

clean carefully and fill with new

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SHELTERBELT TRIMMING

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100

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•Re Roofing

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www.andertondecorators.co.nz

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027 343 3260

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027 561 4629

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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100

Trades & Services

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Situations Vacant

Public Notices

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Phone: 021 403 470

Email: scott@scottsplumbing.nz

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• Kitchen / Bathroom renovations

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Email: james@plumbingandgashq.co.nz

Text: 021 174 9265

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Phone 0800 804 663 - 24 Hour Availability

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Homes, Weatherboards.

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9362 or Tony 027 224-

0374

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years exp in all types of

building - from concrete

work to finishing. Also

some gib stopping and

painting. Selwyn based.

High quality work with

careful attention to detail.

Happy to quote. Phone/

Txt Bruce 027 274

2792. Licensed Building

Practitioner (LBP).

CARPENTER

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Small Job Specialists,

Carpentry, Repairs,

Decking & Maintenance,

40 years experience, no

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03 322-1103 or 027 697-

8541

CARPET LAYING

Exp. Repairs, uplifting,

relaying, restretching.

Phone John on 0800

003181, 027 240 7416

jflattery@xtra.co.nz

CARRS CHIMNEY

CLEANING

18 yrs exp. $60 a chimney.

Ph Rodney on 03 324 2999

and leave a message

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removal work. Free quote.

No job to small. Phone 027

442-2219, Fax 359-6052

a/h 359- 4605

Bellamy’s

Furniture

Furniture made to

order and restoration

by tradesman with

35yrs experience.

PH Stephen

021 073 2624

LANDSCAPING

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,

Decking, Fencing.

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on 021 375-888 or 03 329-

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Hot Water Cylinders,

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Upgrades, Laundries,

General Maintenance ,

Water Filters. Phone Mark

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service. 25 yrs exp.

Shearing, drenching, hoof

trimming etc. Call Shaun

021 204 1274

STUMP GRINDING

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0275 588 895

TILING

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-Wall incl tile removal, reg

master tiler, ph Dave 027

334 4125

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

26TH AUGUST 2019

7.30pm - Rolleston Community Centre

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

If you wish to be become the Chairperson, Vice

Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer or a Committee

Member, our AGM is the place to register your interest.

One of the main purposes of the Association is to

provide, or assist in the provision of facilities, for

community purposes in the Rolleton Township. We

receive funding from the Selwyn District Council

annually to do this.

Leonie MacLachlan, Chairperson

Rolleston Residents Association Inc

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that an Annual General Meeting

of the Members of the

Springston Reserve & Associated Sports Combined

Committee Incorporated (the Society)

will be held at the

Errol Tweedy Pavilion, Springston Reserve,

at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 21 August 2019.

BUSINESS OF THE MEETING:

The business of the meeting will be to discuss the

general business of the Society and to consider the

following resolution:

Resolution:

To consider, and if thought fit, to pass the following

resolution:

1) In accordance with section 21 of the Incorporated

Societies Act 1908 the Society amend the Rules as set out

in the proposed Constitution of the Society with effect

from the date the amendment is registered by the Registrar

of Incorporated Societies. (Copies of the draft constitution

may be obtained from the chairman, Dr Rupert Tipples, tel.

03-3295634, email tipples49@outlook.com).

Quorum:

A quorum for a meeting of Members is 6 or more

Members having the right to vote being present at the

meeting.

Eligibility to vote:

Any Member of the community from within the Rating

area whose name was recorded in the Members register

at 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting is entitled

to attend the meeting and vote on the resolution in

person.

Members may register with the Secretary, Christine

Bezar (email: bezarc@xtra.co.nz; telephone 03-3295896).

By order of the Board of the Society

R. S. Tipples,

Chairman.

1 August 2019.



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7 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon


12pm - 4pm

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WINTER CLEARANCE STOREWIDE SALE

It’s love at

frostsight.

ZEN DINING

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Offers and product prices advertised here expire 19/08/19.

Sale excludes Manchester and Accessories.

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS

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INSIDE

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 14TH AUgUST , 2019

This price demands your attention!

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bathroom • 2 Living • 2 Garage

This home is being offered at a level well under replacement; his

pain is your gain!

Proudly presenting this exquisite home, it offers those special

touches that make it stand out from the crowd to withstand the

test of time!

If you are looking for that special property, this home offers a

brilliant aspect with all day sun-drenched living, and features

a grand entrance way with polished concrete floor and high

stud ceiling throughout. An expansive main living area plus

separate lounge offers plenty of room, and the bright, sunny,

modern kitchen provides plenty of storage including a walk-in

pantry. Two tiled bathrooms cater for all the family - the ensuite

boasts a double shower and double vanity. There is great

indoor/outdoor flow with multiple options from living areas to

surrounding decks, which feature a fantastic barbeque area with

built-in seating for the entertainer. Standout visual features

are cedar and plaster cladding with a block wall, concrete pillars,

and established landscaping. The property offers a great sized

section with the home well positioned to maximise space.

Come and see for yourself why this home is such a standout!

Address: 39 Stanford Way, Rolleston

PRICE: $589,000

Michael Robb

Contact:

Mobile: 027 436 7106

Email: michael.robb@pb.co.nz

Our Team

Tony Quayle

Branch Manager

027 611 6161

Sarah Yeates

Residential Sales

027 447 2719

Jannetta Thomas

Residential Sales

021 256 6295

Penny Dadson-Clausen

Residential Sales

027 895 5943

April Nicholls

Residential Sales

027 737 6474

Angela Hunt

Residential/Lifestyle

021 548 777

Amy Jones

Residential/Lifestyle

021 077 9945

Michael Robb

Lifestyle Sales

027 436 7106

Gareth Cox

Rural Sales

021 250 9714

Matt Collier

Rural Sales

027 205 6626

Iain McLachlan

Property Manager

027 281 1848

Bev Saunders

Property Manager

027 666 1219

pb.co.nz

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 6 Tennyson Street 03 929 0306

2

Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street ROLLESTON rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306

Sure to Enthral

BUYERS $639,000+

WEB ID DFU69102

KIRWEE

10 Saint Andrews Lane

Sun saturated and beautifully curated over 262m2comes

a home presented to perfection on a quarter-acre plus

sized section.

•High calibre kitchen featuring walk-in pantry

•Combined family room/dining with 2.7m stud

•Separate lounge, separate laundry & office

•Dual outdoor entertaining areas

•Gas-fire, log-burner, HTS and solar panels

•Internal access d/garage and utility sheds

A property that has it all and can’t fail to enthral in a

quiet Kirwee cul-de-sac.

VIEW Sunday 18 Aug 1.30 - 2.00pm

4

Don’t get cold feet

over a winter sale!

List with us this winter and we’ll keep you

warm with a $300 voucher to use towards

cleaning, gardening or water blasting, to get

your property looking its absolute best!

Beaumont Park luxury

Avoid the extra competition and get your

property listed before the spring rush.

Call us on 03 929 0306

or go to pb.co.nz/wintersale

BUYERS $539,000+

WEB ID ROU69492

ROLLESTON

44 Shadbolt Lane

You can stop looking for the suburban entertainers

dream home. Situated in ever-popular Beaumont Park,

close to central Rolleston, this 4 double bedrooms and 2

bathroom home will wow. But it's the entertainers

kitchen (with tri-stone bench tops) and private patio

areas that really set this 'move in and enjoy' home apart.

Stay with the low maintenance garden theme or turn

the extra green space into your suburban paradise! The

interior is so perfectly set up you can walk in today and

add your style without changing a thing.

VIEW By Appointment

NEW LISTING

Modern and Refined

NEW LISTING

Spacious and Bright

Amy Jones

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

BUYERS $785,000+

WEB ID DFL69265

KIRWEE

20 Crozier Drive

Contemporary and architectural in a location simply

exceptional where spectacular alpine views fill picture

windows and social zones freely transition to inspired

outdoor living.

•Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge

•Covered / exposed outside entertaining areas

•Wet-backed wood-burner plus heat-pump

•Master ensuite, walk-thru robe, private balcony

•6,899sqm fully fenced section, 2 paddocks

•7x9m powered and lined detached garage

An astute investment in community spirited Kirwee!


Amy Jones

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

$439,000

WEB ID DFU69531

KIRWEE

6 School Lane

Impeccably displayed and conveniently arrayed comes a

low-maintenance property in a popular Kirwee cul-desac

where relaxed family living is only surpassed by

superbly linked indoor/outdoor zones.

Tidy combined kitchen and dining complements a large

light-filled lounge stepping to spacious and sunny

decking where you can strike up the BBQ while the kids

play in adjacent adventure playground.

Wet back log burner and heat-pump/air-con work in

tandem to maintain year-round comfort while a heat

transfer system keeps two of the three bedrooms warm,

dry and healthy.

VIEW By Appointment

2

2

3

2

4+

4

3

NEW LISTING

Sarah Yeates

Mobile 027 447 2719

Office 03 929 0306

sarahy@pb.co.nz

2

2

NEW LISTING

Amy Jones

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

1

4

Craving space & garaging?

BUYERS $699,000+

WEB ID ROU69135

LEESTON

1 Showground Place

Then look no further than this fantastic home in sought

after Showground Place. The kitchen being the

centrepiece of the home with great bench space

overlooks the spacious family living and dining area that

moves seamlessly through ranchslider doors out onto an

expansive patio area that will allow you to get the very

best out of the warmer weather ahead. This property is

so close to all of Leestons amenities meaning you can

have the privacy of your own lifestyle block yet be so

close to everything the township has to has to offer. This

property truly needs to be seen!


6 Car Garaging!

BUYERS $679,000+

WEB ID ROU68863

ROLLESTON

9 Lloyds Close

You will think you have hit the jackpot here with this

awesome modern 4-bedroom home with a separate 4

car garage with its own entrance!

Situated down a private and wide right of way, you are

going to love the fact that there is room for the extra

toys, race cars or treasures in the stand alone approx.

60m2 garage with high doors and roof plus a handy

drive through! This is in addition the double internal

access garage off the main home.


4

4

NEW LISTING

Angela Hunt

Mobile 021 548 777

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

2

4

OPEN HOME

Angela Hunt

Mobile 021 548 777

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

2

6

pb.co.nz

3

Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street ROLLESTON rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306

Rare Commercial Gem

Buy one or buy both

WEB ID DFC69652

DARFIELD

3 Cardale Street

3 Cardale Street offers a rare opportunity to secure

prime vacant industrial land in the heart of Darfield.

This 2031m2 site enjoys a large road frontage

(approximately 32 metres) providing excellent access and

profile.

Vacant sites such as this are hard to find, we

recommend immediate action.

Option to purchase adjoining 2031m2 site with large

shed provides options of all intending purchasers.

Style + Quality

NEW LISTING

TENDER

View By Appointment

TENDER closes Wednesday 11th September, 2019 at

4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714

gareth@pb.co.nz

Matt Collier

Mobile 027 205 6626

mattc@pb.co.nz

$599,000

WEB ID ROU69103

ROLLESTON

50 Lydiard Drive

If Style and Quality is what you are looking for in your

next home, then look no further.

•Large open plan Kitchen, Dining & Living

•Quality Bosch appliances, WIP

•Fully tiled family bathroom

•Covered Kwila decking entertainment area

•Fully fenced, private landscaped gardens

With so many more features to add, this one cannot be

explained in words, it is a must view. Call me today to

arrange your own private viewing or come along to the

advertised open homes.


WEB ID DFC69668

DARFIELD

5 Cardale Street

5 Cardale Street is a unique opportunity to purchase

well-located industrial land within the Darfield industrial

area. Improvements include a 4 bay shed with two bays

fully enclosed. Excellent road frontage of approximately

32m ensures easy access and great profile. Option to

purchase adjoining 2031m2 vacant site provides

numerous development options.

Recent growth in Darfield and the surrounding districts

will ensure these properties are well sought after, we

recommend you act now

NEW LISTING

TENDER

View By Appointment

TENDER closes Wednesday 11th September, 2019 at

4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714

gareth@pb.co.nz

Matt Collier

Mobile 027 205 6626

mattc@pb.co.nz

Collapsed Sale Equals Opportunity!

3

2

OPEN HOME

April Nicholls

Mobile 027 737 6474

april@pb.co.nz

2

Just Like New $619,000

WEB ID DFU68670

KIRWEE

21 Walter Place

Projecting an engaging street-side aesthetic with an

attraction that's magnetic comes a home where larger

family living and relaxed entertaining combine in a quiet

Kirwee cul-de-sac. Sure to excite the socialites featuring

a modern chef's kitchen with a walk-in pantry and four

sets of sliders accessing twin patios off open plan

dining/family room and segregated lounge. Classy and

contemporary in family-friendly Kirwee within walking

distance to town and domain while the kids will love

having the primary school on the back boundary.

VIEW By Appointment

WEB ID DFL64776

DARFIELD

2536 Wards Road

Lifestyle freedom over 380 squares of modern living set

on 3.2ha of semi-rural perfection.

View By Appointment

BY NEGOTIATION

Amy Jones

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

4

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• Triple car garaging & fully self-contained flat

• Solar heated pool & louvre-tech patio area

• Fenced paddocks, utility sheds, abundance of fruit trees

A rare find in a lovely location with all the essentials just

three kilometres to Darfield.

Offered by sale by Mortgagee.

Matt Collier

Mobile 027 205 6626

mattc@pb.co.nz

Amy Jones

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

DARFIELD 21 Torlesse Crescent

Ticks All The Boxes Including A Wood Fired Hot Tub!

Permanent material, double glazed, updated family home

set on an easy care section. Modern kitchen, open-plan

spacious dining and living areas. Three double bedrooms

with built-in robes, a well-appointed updated family

bathroom, separate toilet, and laundry complete the picture.

$459,000

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Karen Hennessy

M 027 967 0186

E karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/DAR30521

DARFIELD 212 Horndon Street

First Home or Investment

$390,000 GST Inclusive


Sited at 212 Horndon Street, Darfield sits this

permanent material home on a large section, west

facing to capture the afternoon sun.

You enter the home via a glass sliding door off the

deck into a large lounge, beautifully heated by a heat

pump and an inbuilt log fire. This room flows through

to a modern kitchen and dining area. Up the hallway

are two bedrooms, laundry, family bathroom, and

separate toilet.

Very well fenced for children or pets, and a single

garage and garden shed complete the property.

Min Cookson

M 027 249 5417

E min.cookson@pggwrightson.co.nz

DARFIELD 17 Mulholland Drive

Highly Desirable 2Ha Lifestyle Block

The last remaining, undeveloped, two hectare block in the

prestigious Mulholland Drive subdivision off Clintons Road,

Darfield. The block is fully fenced and flat in contour and is

currently in permanent pasture. Power, phone and township

water are to the boundary and with reasonable covenants.

$347,000

GST Inclusive


Karen Hennessy

M 027 967 0186

E karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz



PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

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Our way of thanking our community who support us

If you are local and are fundraising, enter our

sponsorship draw by emailing your request

to amanda.cherry@raywhite.com before

Friday 27th September 2019

to be included.

The draw will be held on

Monday 30th September 2019

Our recent support

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading

Real Estate team, we need more homes to

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers.

Please, if you can help, call us today!

Rolleston

3 bedroom home

Land size approx 500m2

Price up to $530,000

Contact

Big Red Shefford 027 224 4733

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com

Rolleston

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Lifestyle property

4000 - 5000m2 land

Price $900,000

Contact

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537

leisa.webster@raywhite.com

Rolleston

3-4 bedrooms

Section around 600m2

Post earthquake build


Contact

Sarah Booth 027 527 8258

sarah.booth@raywhite.com

West Melton/ Weedons/

Rolleston

4-5 bedroom modern home

280 - 350m2 home on approx 4ha

Price $900,000 - $1,100,000

Contact

Frank Dowle 027 528 0480

frank.dowle@raywhite.com

Rolleston

4 bedrooms, 2 living

Clearview School zone

Price $500,000 - $650,000

Contact



Lincoln & Surrounds

3-4 bedrooms

Section approx. 500m2

Price $500,000 - $550,000

Contact

Tanya Marillier 027 383 3844

tanya.marillier@raywhite.com

West Melton/Weedons

3-4 bedrooms

2-5ha

Price $800,000 - $950,000

Contact



Lincoln


2 living areas

Section 600m2 plus

Price $600,000 - $650,000

Contact

Dawn Pollard 022 073 7580

dawn.pollard@raywhite.com

Rolleston


Approx 180m2 high spec home

2 car garage


Contact



West Melton Township

200 - 250m2 modern home

Section 900m2 - 1500m2

Price $650,000 - $800,000

Contact



Rolleston/ Springston/

Templeton/ Hornby

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Double garaging, happy to do DIY

Price $350,000 - $410,000

Contact



Rolleston

3 bedrooms with large master

Smaller section

Off-street parking for camper

Price up to mid $500,000’s

Contact



Rolleston


2 car garaging

Section 450m2

Price $475,000 - $515,000

Contact



West Melton/Yaldhurst

4-5 bedrooms

2-4ha high end lifestyle property

Price $1,200,000 - $1,500,000

Contact



Springston & Surrounds

3-4 bedrooms

Section 3000m2 plus

Price $400,000 - $550,000

Contact

Tanya Marillier 027 383 3844

tanya.marillier@raywhite.com

Dunsandel

3 bedrooms

Section approx 1000m2

Price $300,000 - $450,000

Contact



Rolleston


Near new with walk-in pantry


Contact

Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115

glenda.crawford@raywhite.com

West Melton

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Land 2-4 hectares

Price $750,000 - $900,000

Contact



Rolleston

3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Ideally close to Foster Park

Post earthquake, easy care


Contact

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com

Prebbleton/West Melton

4+ bedrooms

High spec executive home

Section 2000m2 plus

Price up to $1,300,000

Contact

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478

mandie.ashwell@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

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SOLD

BUILDERS! Don’t wait until you’re

completed before you go to the market!

6 Marvell Lane, Rolleston

Sold once frames went up.

SOLD

4 Marvell Lane, Rolleston

Sold once foundations were laid.

SOLD

63 Thames Drive, Rolleston

Sold during landscaping stage.

SOLD

49 Strauss Drive, Rolleston

Sold during landscaping stage.

SOLD

4 Bonecrusher Street, Lincoln

Unsuccessful sale after 3 months with 2 other

companies during the building stage.

Sold within 4 weeks after being listed.

SOLD

65 Craig Thompson Drive, Lincoln

Sold after completion.

SOLD

586 Birchs Road, Lincoln

Sold during the painting stage.

SOLD

14 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston

Sold once frames went up.

SOLD

56 O’Reilly Road, Lincoln

Sold during the painting stage.

SOLD

4 Lucca Crescent, Rolleston

Sold in a multiple offer situation

during landscaping stage.

For proven results, contact Caine for your next project!

Caine Hopcroft

M 027 330 1002 P 03 347 1411

E caine.hopcroft@harcourts.co.nz



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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

53 Brookside Road, Rolleston

82 Othello Drive, Rolleston

OFFErS OvEr $449,000

Opportunity Knocks!

Setting the scene for relaxed family living, this wellplanned

home features open plan kitchen, dining &

living plus a separate lounge. Three double bedrooms

plus a single bedroom/office are supported by a

family bathroom which acts as a semi-ensuite next to

the master. Entertainers & those who love to relax

outdoors will relish the private patio area, which is

accessible via the living areas & the tidy landscaped

section offers an easy-care fully fenced family area

providing peace of mind for those with pets or young

children. Double drive-through garaging provides a

place to park the trailer & plentiful storage with an

automatic door.

Contact Mike now for your opportunity to view.

**Set date: All offers to be presented 5pm, 29th

August (unless sold prior)

ENquIrIES OvEr $538,000

BIG ON SPACE….!!

And Just About Double of Everything! Double Doors, Double Garage, Double Lounge, Double Bathrooms!

Family Home? Absolutely! If you are looking for a home to ‘grow into’ or you have teens, pre-teens &

maybe parents living with you, this home provides cosy comfy corners as well as generous communal spaces

to gather & talk.

Built for the sun this lovely home is private, set off the road, down a shared driveway and has a lovely

garden presence. Outside is a delightful place to relax in and enjoy. A nice big patio off the lounge captures

the all day sun, the BBQ is a fabulous feature & again these thoughtful & practical owners have thought

of everything – they planted a ‘wind-break’ for the barbie! Success is guaranteed! Our lovely Vendors are

stepping into a smaller home so the door is open here for you! Contact Elyse today to book your time to

view and make this your new home!

30 Burnham School Road, Rolleston

OFFErS OvEr $539,000

Family Living at its Best!

North-west facing for optimal sun, this 184sqm 4

bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 871sqm is the perfect

family abode! With 2 livings areas and a great sized

patio entertaining is a breeze.

Fully fenced and secure for kids and pets, the grounds

present a blank canvas for those who wish to enhance

and develop the gardens to suit your lifestyle. Vehicle

storage and space for tools, toys and the trappings of

family life is catered for by the double internal access

garage & a separate walk-through laundry completes

the superbly practical layout.

This is an opportunity not to be missed for those

looking for a quality family home in a great

neighbourhood, contact Mike today to arrange your

appointment to view.

68 rolleston Drive, rolleston

0800 645 346

www.oneagencyres.co.nz

Mike Goatley

027 249 5561

Elyse Campbell

021 187 6217

Nicola Curtis

Administrator

Julz Sibbe

Administrator

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

Urszula was the standout agent of the three

I met when considering selling my home.

That said, she impressed me much more than

I was expecting during the campaign, often doing so

much more to assist me than I asked. There was

never a point at which I felt pressured into changing my

expectations and never had the impression that Urszula

was commission focused or looking for a quick sale. In

short, I believe Urszula had my best interests at heart and

I guarantee that when I next come to selling or buying a

home there will be no other agent

I’ll consider. When you have tried the best,

why employ the rest!

- Clint -

Urszula Bedggood

027 338 7889 | 03 375 4700 | 03 375 4840 | www.facebook.com/UrszulaBedggood | urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz

Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys, Licensed Under the REA Act 2008

KEY 254307082

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Darfield 186 Horndon Street

Lincoln 13 Robert Street

Tidy investment or first home

on Horndon

A tidy little red brick number on a friendly street, just a

stone's throw from the local sports grounds and within

walking distance to shops and amenities in Darfield

township, including popular local schools.

Immediately liveable with tidy paintwork and good

natural light throughout, it will appeal to first home

buyers, young families, retirees and investors looking

for a reliable rental. Offering three bedrooms, all with

built-in wardrobes, a sunny bathroom with shower

and bath, separate toilet, and separate laundry.

bayleys.co.nz/5510550

3 1 1 1

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

4pm, Tue 20 Aug 2019

3 Deans Ave, Chch

View 1-1.30pm Sun 18 Aug or by appointment

Nick Wilson 021 917 047

nick.wilson@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Entry level investment

This original two-bedroom cottage, built in the early

1900s, ticks all the boxes for an astute investment

either as a home or rental property. Features include

two double bedrooms, kitchen/dining area with log

burner, living room with heat pump together with a

separate laundry and modern bathroom. Outbuildings

comprise a detached single garage. Plenty of onstreet

parking and proximity to the heart of Lincoln

make this a compelling offering.

Situated in the heart of the Lincoln township.


2 1 1 1

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

4pm, Thu 29 Aug 2019

Phone for viewing times

Richard Innes 027 522 9598

richard.innes@bayleys.co.nz

Jeremy Gould 027 436 1581

jeremy.gould@bayleys.co.nz


Boundary lines are indicative only



Tai Tapu 26 Davis Road

West Melton 522 Hoskyns Road

'Manatu' - Dare to compare

5+1 2 3 2

'Havenleigh'

3 1 1 3

Designed to be anything but ordinary, this overengineered

home provides peace of mind and has a

long list of features. A one bedroom, self-contained

apartment with its own access currently returns $300

per week. 10,000 (approx) native trees are peppered

over the 4ha. Located just minutes by car from the

schools and amenities in Lincoln and Tai Tapu while a

commute into the city will take you around 25

minutes. Place this stunner at the top of your viewing

list today!


Deadline Sale 1pm, Wed 21 Aug 2019

View Sun 12-12.30pm

Chris Jones 027 220 5043

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz


With commitments and focus elsewhere, our vendors

now offer you the chance to refresh this 4.05ha

property. Superbly located with both West Melton

township and Izone very close by and the city an easy

commute. There is still room to add value and your

own sense of style to the home. Featuring a large

number of sheds, an irrigation consent, established

shelter on all boundaries and dual access. This is an

affordable opportunity for those looking to start

lifestyle living or downsize and add value. Must sell on

or before auction day. Here is your chance to make

this property shine!

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 30 Aug 2019

3 Deans Ave, Chch

View Sun 1.30-2pm

Chris Jones 027 220 5043

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz



bayleys.co.nz

A large, quality home sited in a private and established

5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.

The home features four bedr oms (master with

en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining

and living along with formal dining, lounge and

conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and

security system are just a few of the many extras on

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone

spacious office/studio that gives options for

those who require a dedicated work from home space

or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative.

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,

this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being

a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston.

Selwyn Times

Auction (unless sold prior)

Thursday 19 October, 2pm

411 Blenheim Road

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164

Karen Hennessy

Contact:

Phone: 03 341 4301

Mobile: 027 967 0186

karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz

W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017

Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging

As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to

perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for

the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with

an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan

provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny &

spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen

with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,

together with define dining, living & study spaces that

The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden

& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4

bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms,

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat

featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe

system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with

double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The

family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &

twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your

toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms &

k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with

2 heat pumps.

The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen

r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with

la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this

premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it

would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.

www.flemington.co.nz

DeaDline Sale:

Closing 4pm on Monday

11th June 2018

(unless sold prior)

rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton

Sarah Booth

Contact:

Mobile: 027 527 8258

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford

Contact:

Mobile: 027 224 4733

Lincoln - 03 325 7299

Ro leston - 03 347 9988

West Melton - 03 347 9933

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S

W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2 08)

Your guide to all things Real Estate

in the Selwyn District

Identifying the square metre rate

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The square metre rate (sqm) is the

average cost of building each square metre

of a house; calculated by dividing the total

build price by the home’s total square

metres.

Sqm rates are not standard across

all parts of a house with building costs

varying between rooms. Garages cost

considerably less than utility rooms like

kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries so

choosing high quality appliances and more

features can ratchet up the build price.

The cladding chosen is also relevant. A

quoted sqm figure is likely based on brick

veneer, the cheapest form of cladding,

followed by plaster finish then cedar.

Building a smaller house does not

necessarily translate to a lower sqm rate.

Certain costs are incurred regardless of the

size of home. You still need an electrical

switchboard and the same number of

building inspections. The cost of drainage,

hot water cylinder, garage door, and

telephone and electricity connections will

not differ significantly between larger and

smaller houses. Building consent fees do

vary with the size of house.

Sqm figures are therefore guides,

influenced by the features specified and

type of build. The standard sqm figure

quoted by a building company is generally

based on construction of a standard

house on a fully serviced section, on good

ground.

Ground conditions determine the

type and cost of foundations. If building

on TC1 land the foundations are more

affordable than on TC3 land. Ease of

connection of services like electricity and

the internet are also a factor. For example,

the distance from house to roadside is

usually further on a lifestyle property.

When a housing company quotes a

square metre rate, it will likely refer to

building the actual house, not external

landscaping or other features.

Some building companies offer turnkey

packages where the build price

incorporates an allowance for fences,

driveways, paths, letterbox, some soft

landscaping, and maybe a clothesline. You

will want to ascertain what you will get for

your money.

A building company’s lowest sqm

rate is likely (though not always) based

on a standard stud and internal door

height, and flat ceilings. Deviations like

opting for over height doors or higher

ceilings are usually extras with the build

price increasing. Be aware of sales patter

encouraging adding non-essential features

you may not really want, and which might

exceed your budget.

The features incorporated into a new

home impact on the sqm build price, a

figure which can range from $1,600 per

sqm for a standard house to over $3,000

per sqm for an architecturally designed

home.

When visiting show homes, determine

each company’s sqm rate and add-on

features incorporated, for the home on

view. Ask what is standard for each level

within their range of builds. The figures

will vary substantially between homes and

companies. Gather plenty of information

to gain an appreciation of what a quoted

sqm figures represents.

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Darfield 19 Mclaughlins Road 801sqm A 3 B 2 C 1 D 2 I

Snuggle Darfield By 19 The Mclaughlins FireplaceRoad For Sale 801sqm A 3 B 2 C 1 D 2 I

Wanting to move to the country? This property is View Sunday 11.15am - 12.00pm

Snuggle By The Fireplace

For

a must see!

www.harcourts.co.nz/RN6447

Sale

Wanting to move to the country? This property is View Sunday 11.15am - 12.00pm

- Log burner and wet back

a must see!

www.harcourts.co.nz/RN6447

Double glazing downstairs

- Log burner and wet back

Insulated

- Double glazing downstairs

Open plan kitchen, dining and living room

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Sleep

Open plan

out room

kitchen,

(with

dining

bathroom

and living

& kitchenette)

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- Double Sleep out garage room (with bathroom & kitchenette)

- Double garage

Bronwyn Hird

Don't delay CALL ME today, as new job dictates

M 020 408 17541 P 03 348 0923

urgent change - MUST BE SOLD!

Bronwyn Hird

Don't delay CALL ME today, as new job dictates bronwyn.hird@harcourts.co.nz

M 020 408 17541 P 03 348 0923

urgent change - MUST BE SOLD!

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

bronwyn.hird@harcourts.co.nz

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

REA - How property buyers

can spot a healthy home

Purchasing a house that’s warm and dry is a

priority for many property hunters, but how

can buyers identify a ‘healthy’ home?

Real Estate Authority (REA) chief executive

Kevin Lampen-Smith says there are a

handful of key traits to watch out for.

“A house that’s hard to heat can make you

sick and miserable. In many cases, the key is

good insulation,” Lampen-Smith says.

The World Health Organisation recommends

a minimum of 18 degrees in our

homes. Insulation is

often the most practical

and cost-effective way

to make a house more

energy efficient. An insulated

home is warmer

in winter and cooler

in summer, which can

provide health benefits

like reducing mould and

damp.

“Ask the agent or seller

if the property is insulated,

the type of insulation

used and when it was installed. Ask your

building inspector to check the state of the

insulation,” Lampen-Smith suggests.

Lampen-Smith explains insulation should

be replaced or topped up if it’s less than

12cm thick, doesn’t cover the whole ceiling,

has become wet or damp, or been damaged

by rodents or birds.

“If a property you’re looking at isn’t insulated,

it’s a good idea to budget for the cost

of doing the work, as your health (and your

wallet) will thank you in the long term.”

There’s support available for some buyers,

such as a Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation

grant. Some local councils also allow property

owner to add the cost of insulation to their

rates and pay this back over time.

When working to identify a healthy home,

Lampen-Smith says it’s important to watch

out for dampness. Signs of dampness include

musty smells, damp or mouldy wardrobe

contents, mould forming behind paintings

or furniture, or mould or watermarks on

ceilings or walls.

“Condensation on windows, especially in

bedrooms, isn’t necessarily a sign of excessive

dampness if it only happens occasionally

during winter,” Lampen-Smith explains.

Ideally, the house will

have extractor fans in

the bathroom, kitchen

and laundry that are

vented outside. Fans

should not be vented

into the roof space.

Good curtains can

also help a house retain

warmth.

“It’s important to

note that curtains aren’t

necessarily included in

the sale of the house, so

ask about this and if the answer is yes, ensure

they’re included in the list of chattels in

the sale and purchase agreement,” Lampen-Smith

says.

According to EECA, good curtains should

be floor-length and fit tightly against the wall

or window frame. Sill-length curtains are

ineffective. Curtains should be wider than

the window frame and preferably be double

layered with a thick lining. If the property

has ineffective curtains, or does not come

with curtains, buyers should factor this cost

into their budget.

For more information and helpful

resources about purchasing a home, visit

settled.govt.nz, the independent government

website for buyers and sellers.

BED 2

2.9 x 3.0

BED 1

3.6 x 3.4

BATH

3.6 x 2.0

KITCHEN

2.7 x 3.5

WC

1.9 x 1.0

STUDY

NOOK

BED 3

2.9 x 3.3

DINING

3.7 x 2.9

L'DRY

DOUBLE GARAGE

5.8 x 5.8

LOUNGE

5.2 x 4.7

ENTRY

1.7 x 1.5

ENS

1.5 x 4.7

BED 2

3.0 x 3.2

BATH

3.0 x 2.3

WC

1.9 x 1.2

BED 3

3.0 x 3.2

DOUBLE GARAGE

5.8 x 6.0

W'ROBE

2.1 x 1.8

L'DRY

BED 1

4.2 x 3.2

KITCHEN

2.8 x 4.0

P'TRY

2.0 x 1.4

ENTRY

1.5 x 2.0

DINING

4.5 x 3.0

FAMILY

4.5 x 4.5

LOUNGE

4.5 x 4.5

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this Week’s

12.45pm – 1.15pm

3.00pm – 3.30pm

3.30pm – 4.00pm

thursday 15th august

32 Navy Loop, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

168 Linwood Ave, Linwood

Ray White Rolleston

103 B Lowes Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

14 New Creek Mews, Rolleston

Matson & Allan Rolleston

10B Hepworth Place Tai Tapu

Ray White Rolleston

63 Patterson Terrace, Halswell

Ray White Rolleston

3 Stern Crescent, Rolleston

Ray White West Melton

10 Lancashire Lane, West Melton

Ray White Lincoln

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm


Property Brokers

13B Vitruvius Way, Leeston

Matson & Allan Leeston

4 Haymaker Crescent Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

10 Seymour Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 2.00pm

12.45pm – 1.15pm

1.00pm - 2.00pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

3.00pm – 3.30pm

3.30pm – 4.00pm

11.00am – 11.30am

11.00am – 11.30am

11.00am – 11.30am

11.00am - 11.30am

saturday 17th august

4/3 Staveley Street, Avonhead


1472 Springs Road, Verdeco Park, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln


Harcourts Rolleston

7 Alexandrina Street, Marshlands

Harcourts Rolleston

13 Avro Crescent, Hornby


88 Melton Grange Road, West Melton


24 Crowder Street, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln

329 Bells Road, West Melton


9 Oates Street, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln

670 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Lincoln

9 Goh Street, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

sunday 18th august

168 Linwood Ave, Linwood

Ray White Rolleston

29 Villa Grove, Ilam

Ray White Lincoln

47 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

4/652 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

12.30pm – 1.30pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.45pm – 1.15pm

12.45pm – 1.15pm

12.45pm – 1.15pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.45pm

1.00pm – 1.45pm

1.15pm – 1.45pm

23 Jacqueline Drive, West Melton

Harcourts Rolleston

4 Thomas Street, Kirwee

Matson & Allan Darfield

51 Clausen Avenue, Leeston


27 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

31A Selwyn Street, Leeston



Harcourts Rolleston

9 Lloyds Close, Rolleston

Property Brokers

103B Lowes Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

10 Beak Street, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

238 Brookside Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

23 Lloyds Close, Rolleston


11 Franklin Crescent, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln

186 Horndon Street, Darfield

Bayleys Canterbury

1 Pultney Street, Leeston

Property Brokers

18 Lynley Drive, West Melton


27 High Street, Leeston


37 Bonecrusher Street, Lincoln

Harcourts Rolleston

Glendene Court (off Mary Brittan Drive) Rolleston

Harcourts Hornby

50 Lydiard Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.45pm

2.15pm – 2.45pm

2.15pm – 2.45pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

2.30pm – 3.15pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

21 Broad Street, Southbridge

Property Brokers

11 Caracara Place, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

81 Ridgeway Avenue, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

51 Jacks Drive, West Melton


714 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston


Ray White Rolleston

36 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

95 Lowes Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

20 Crozier Drive, Kirwee

Property Brokers

9 Oates Street, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln

9 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

2.45m – 3.15pm 13 Othello Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

2.45pm – 3.15pm

2.45pm – 3.15pm

3.00pm – 3.30pm

222 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

4A Bellvue Drive, Prebbleton

Harcourts Rolleston

31 Kingsdown Drive, West Melton


11.15am - 12.00pm

11.30am – 12.00pm

11.30am – 12.00pm

11.30am – 12.00pm

19 McLaughlins Road, Darfield

Harcourts Riccarton

5 Fountain Place, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston


Ray White Rolleston

1/174 Clarence Street, Riccarton

Ray White Lincoln

1.15pm – 1.45pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

44 Selwyn Street, Leeston


24 Crowder Street, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln

8 Kennington Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

53 Maxwell Street, Riccarton

Ray White Rolleston

3.00pm – 3.30pm

3.00pm – 3.30pm

3.00pm – 3.30pm

46 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

788 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton



Harcourts Lincoln

11.30am – 12.00pm

11.30am - 12.00pm

11.45am – 12.15pm

11.45am – 12.15pm

11.45am – 12.15pm

21 Brook Street, Southbridge

Farmlands Real Estate

6 Silverstream Boulevard, Kaiapoi

Harcourts Rolleston

8 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

23C Jozecom Place Rolleston


16 St James Street, Southbridge


1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.45pm – 2.15pm

11 Ashboult Street, Halswell

Farmlands Real Estate

16 Barnsley Crescent, West Melton


10 Saint Andrews Lane, Kirwee

Property Brokers

522 Hoskyns Road, West Melton

Bayleys Canterbury

9 Kinglear Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

3.00pm – 3.30pm

3.15pm – 3.45pm

3.15pm – 3.45pm

3.30pm – 4.00pm


Harcourts Rolleston

5 Rossington Drive, West Melton


1 Showground Place, Leeston

Property Brokers

8 Monet Vale, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm

181 Buchanans Road, Hei Hei

Property Brokers

3/1253 Courtenay Road, Kirwee

Matson & Allan Darfield

1.45pm – 2.15pm

1.45pm – 2.15pm

4/545 Maddisons Road, West Melton

Harcourts Rolleston

7 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

3.30pm – 4.00pm

30A Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 2.00pm

9 Bronte Way, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

963 Rakaia Selwyn Road, Southbridge

Ray White Rolleston

5 Melville Crescent, Rolleston

Harcourts Rolleston

26 Davis Road, Tai Tapu

Bayleys Canterbury

14 Blunden Road, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln

1472 Springs Road, Verdeco Park, Lincoln

Harcourts Lincoln

1.45pm – 2.15pm

1.45pm – 2.15pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm


Ray White Rolleston

11 Palladio Avenue, Leeston


14 Dunluce Place, Hornby



Ray White Rolleston

39 Stanford Way Rolleston

Property Brokers

5 Perthshire Crescent, Lincoln

Property Brokers

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OPEN HOMES,

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COMPANIES

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


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


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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M-A

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

ROLLESTON - 2 Boulez Mews

AN OUTSTANDING LARGE SCALE PROPERTY

• Substantial property

• Five double bedrooms

• Three Living areas

• Stylish well-appointed kitchen

• Stone bench tops & quality appliances

• Large master bedroom with sitting area

• “Dual walk in robes”

• Separate laundry

• Fantastic outdoor entertaining areas

• Established 1714m 2 section

Price: Neg Over $779,000

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0582

Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz

ROLLESTON - 9 Thames Drive

AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED

• Built in 2018

• Stunning home

• Four double bedrooms

• Tw o Living areas

• Stunning kitchen/walk in pantry

• Master bedroom with WIR and ensuite

• Ample internal storage

• Fabulous orientation for the sun

• Wonderful outdoor entertaining area

• Private and secure easy care section



Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576


SPRiNgSTON - 452A Ellesmere Junction Road

STUNNING LINEA HOME PACKED WITH FEATURES

• Just completed 2019

• Three double bedrooms

• Spacious master bedroom with walk in robe & ensuite

• Tw o large separate living areas

• Study nook

• Sensational well-appointed kitchen with walk in pantry

• Wine fridge & security system

• Underfloor tile heating in bathroom & ensuite

• Quality fixtures & fittings

• Fantastic orientation for the sun

• Larger than most 956m 2 section

• Superb location



Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576


ROLLESTON - 29 Amur Crescent

SIMPLY STRIKING WITH TRIPLE CAR GARAGE

• Currently under construction in Falcon’s Landing

• Brick &cedar home with triple car garage

• Due for completion in August 2019

• Architecturally designed 241m 2

• Tw o large separate living areas

• Substantial kitchen with walk in pantry

• Stone bench tops & reputable appliances

• Four double bedrooms with superb master suite

• Three further generous bedrooms

• Stylish family bathroom with free standing bath

• Separate laundry & fabulous internal storage

• Exposed aggregate driveway & patios & lawn



Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576


OPEN HOME

NEw LiSTiNg

OPEN HOME

LEESTON - 11 Palladio Avenue

FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE QUALITY

• Modelled on show home from Homes by Parklane

• Formal entranceway with cathedral ceiling

• Kitchen area with modern lines, plenty of storage,

bench space & adjoining dining area

• Formal separate lounge area

• Built in log burner & ducted heatpump system

• Recessed media area

• West facing outdoor patio wired for the spa

• Three roomy bedrooms

• Master features ensuite, walk in robe & access to

patio via slider

• Centrally located main bathroom

Viewing: Sun 1.45pm – 2.15pm

Price: $539,000


Stephan Knowler

027 229 9522

stephan@marealestate.co.nz

LEESTON - 51 Clausen Avenue

AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC

• Brand new four bedroom Linea home

• Master bedroom with WIR & ensuite

• North facing patio via stacker doors

• Family living area & formal lounge

• Designated dining area

• Kitchen with Butlers pantry, built in bench & shelving

• Practical laundry & ample storage

• Over sized double garage attached

• Manageable landscaped 656m 2 section fenced

on three sides

Viewing: Sun 12.30pm – 1.00pm

Price: $535,000


Stephan Knowler

027 229 9522

stephan@marealestate.co.nz

ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFiELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz

Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657

Andrew Taylor

027 435 5930

Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

Jo Barrett

021 859 006

Stephan Knowler

027 229 9522

Cameron McRae

027 769 6696

Paul Robinson

021 277 2690

Juliet Flanagan

027 490 8019

Connie van der Klei

021 449 174

Selwyn Times: August 14, 2019

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