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DREAM: Mason Ratten with two of his heroes – All Blacks Codie Taylor and Jack Goodhue.
• By Devon Bolger
MASON RATTEN was looking
forward to what he loves most
– being back out on the rugby
field during winter.
But the Rolleston eight-yearold’s
world was turned upside
down in February when he was
diagnosed with leukaemia.
On Thursday All Blacks Joe
Moody, Jack Goodhue, Codie
Taylor and Jordie Barrett made
Mason’s day when he met them
at Foster Park. The Crusaders
and the Hurricanes fullback
visited as part of their annual
national tour.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
The players went to Rolleston
College to meet students and
then to the park for games, a
prize-giving and photos.
•Turn to page 10
•All Blacks rippa rugby, p6&7
New tests
show nitrate
levels
still rising
in district’s
water
• By Devon Bolger
NITRATE concentrations in the
district’s water sources continue
to rise in spite of limits being set
to reduce the problem.
The district council’s chemical
testing results show nitrate levels
have increased in more than half
of the tested water schemes over
the last two years.
Dunsandel, Rolleston, Kirwee,
Lincoln, Darfield, Southbridge,
Sheffield, Glentunnel, West Melton,
Springston and Springfield
water sources all have increased
concentrations, some of which are
more than twice the 2017 levels.
An Environment Canterbury
spokesperson said the
increases have come from the
intensification of farming.
“The 1990s is the latest phase of
intensification, but concentrations
were already increasing earlier
than that, as fertiliser application
and stocking rates increased. By
the 1970s, nitrate concentrations
were well above natural levels.
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THEY SAY a picture is worth 1000 words.
On page 1 today we report on Mason
Ratten, one of many youngsters who
turned out to meet All Blacks at Foster
Park on Thursday.
Mason and his family are going through
some very tough times.
The youngster was diagnosed with leukaemia in February and
life since has been very traumatic.
But plucky Mason and his family have kept their chins up
throughout. A keen rugby player before the big C struck, he met
some of his idols at Foster Park, making a great day even better.
And the better news is, the outlook for Mason is promising.
He might even grow up to be an All Black one day. Wouldn’t
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Dispute over who pays
to repair pot holes in tavern car park
• By Devon Bolger
WHO FIXES potholes in a
tavern car park has turned into a
dispute between the leasees and
landlord.
Carol and
Richard Hansen,
who lease the
West Melton
Tavern from
businessman
Alan Edge, say
he is responsible
Alan Edge for filling them
in.
But Mr Edge says under the
terms of the lease it is Mr and Mrs
Hansen’s problem – and cost.
“The lease says they’re responsible.
They use it, I don’t so I
won’t be fixing it,” he said,
The Hansen’s reject that claim
and say they only lease one-sixth
of the property from Mr Edge,
which covers the building and
one car space, and he is responsible
for the rest of the car park.
“We are now just hoping he will
come to the table and fix the holes
but if not, we may consider taking
legal action,” Mrs Hansen said.
The lease began in 2007 and
ends in 2021.
The issue came to light on the
West Melton Community facebook
page when the Hansens
made a post saying the potholes
were out of their control.
Mrs Hansen said they wanted
to share their side of the story as
they have been criticised for the
car park by customers.
“It’s not our fault and we’re
the ones who have become the
laughing stocks and we are the
ones people are criticising.”
“We have fixed the damage in
the past but this now is way out
of hand. We aren’t looking at a
quick fix and we’re not liable for
the type of maintenance that is
required.”
The Hansens think the potholes
are being made worse by
drivers using the car park as a
thoroughfare to avoid the State
Highway 73 and Weedons Ross
Rd intersection.
More and more motorists have
started doing it after the West
Melton Village Retail Centre
opened in 2016, Mrs Hansen said.
“The problem is huge now.
You really have to pull in here so
slowly because it’s just that bad.”
“Even if we fixed it ourselves,
in a month it’s going to be back
to where it was because of all of
the usage.”
She said they think the New
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should step in and stop it from
happening.
“NZTA should be putting
their hand up and saying we will
help you guys because they have
created this problem with that
intersection.”
An NZTA spokesperson said
the car park is private property
so it is over to the owners to
manage it for their purposes.
“We advise all drivers to take
care around busy intersections,
slow down and obey the road rules.
Avoid distractions like cell phones
and get home to their destination
safely without endangering other
road users or pedestrians.”
In Brief
THIEVES, VANDALS HIT CLUBS
The West Melton Rugby Club
had a second gas bottle stolen
from its shed last week. Club
president Ants Calder said it
was disappointing and a burden
to have to keep replacing them.
Another bottle was stolen from
the same shed in May. The
Rolleston Warriors Rugby
League Club has had its storage
container vandalised after its
prize-giving last weekend. The
container was at Brookside Park
and was found covered in graffiti.
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High nitrate concentrations concerning
•From page 1
“The increases have been
greatest in areas where
the groundwater comes
predominantly from rainfall
that percolates through soil. This
includes the Selwyn-Waihora
zone. The rainwater leaches
nitrate from the soil and carries
it from the land surface into
groundwater,” said the ECan
spokesperson
Federated Farmers was
approached for comment but
was unable to
respond.
Selwyn-
Waihora zone
committee
chairwoman
Megan Hands
said the nitrate
Megan
Hands
levels in the
district are not
a direct result of
farming practice now.
“We talk about nitrate being
in the post which is from land
use that’s occurred over a
number of years, and we are only
starting to see it come through in
those concentrations now,” she
said.
ECan chief scientist Tim Davie
said we will continue to see
increases for potentially up to 20
years until they start to taper off.
He said there is a nitrate issue
in the district compared to the
rest of Canterbury.
“Are there high nitrate
concentrations in Selwyn?
Definitely. What we are
concerned about is two things,
biodiversity and public health,”
Dr Davie said.
“There is a health risk
associated with high nitrate
concentration. The main one is
when you get above a certain
amount, you are at risk of blue
baby syndrome, which affects
newborn babies that are bottlefed
and it can cause health
problems for them.”
Dr Davie said there is a lot
of contention around what
concentration of nitrate we
should be concerned about.
“A recent Danish study says
when you get above 0.88mg/L
there is an increased risk of
colorectal cancer. It hasn’t been
proven so it hasn’t changed our
ACTION PLAN:
Dairy farms
will need to
make a 30 per
cent reduction
in nitrogen
loss by 2022
in a bid to
reduce rising
concentrations
in the district’s
water.
drinking standards but it does
suggest that high nitrate levels
in drinking water are not a good
thing.”
The current maximum
acceptable level of nitrate in
drinking water is 11.3mg/L
As of February, the water
source on Illinois Drive in
Rolleston has a concentration of
6.98. In Dunsandel it is 6.54 and
in Darfield it is 5.02.
Waterways Centre for
Freshwater Management director
Jenny Webster-Brown said those
numbers are relatively high.
“Any time something is getting
up to half of the recommended
drinking water standard, it’s time
to pay attention, especially if it’s
increasing,” she said.
It is likely things will get a lot
worse before they get better, Ms
Webster-Brown said.
“We won’t know whether the
systems we have put in place are
working for many years to come
because of this lag time.”
In 2016 ECan
set nitrate limits
for farmers across
the region as part
of the Canterbury
Land and Water
Regional Plan
In Selwyn,
the limits were
set specifically
at a point
where nitrate
Jenny
Webster-
Brown
concentrations would be reduced.
Farmers now need to monitor
the amount of nitrogen being lost
in the soil and ensure they don’t
exceed their baseline nitrogen
loss rates from 2009-2013.
By 2022, high emitters need to
significantly reduce nitrogen loss
rates – dairy farms, for example,
will need to make a 30 per cent
reduction.
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Survey under way to gauge bus use
• By Devon Bolger
A COMMUNITY group is
doing its own public transport
survey because it fears usage
numbers for the Leeston bus
trial might be incorrect.
Enviro Ellesmere says an
Environment Canterbury bus
trial could be skewed because
the time the
trial is being
conducted is
at low patronage
times.
The bus
leaves Leeston
each weekday
Jade Arnold
for Christchurch
at 7am,
and returns
from Christchurch at 4.37pm
and averages 27 passengers a day.
Enviro Ellesmere member Jade
Arnold said the group has had
about 60 responses so far to its
online survey asking people why
they use the bus and how often
they would ideally like to.
The survey is more about looking
into the type of bus people
would use and do need rather
than what they are using currently,
Mrs Arnold said.
“The way the ECan trial works
SKEWED: Enviro Ellesmere is conducting a survey on public
transport needs in the area because it is concerned the
Leeston bus trial isn’t getting accurate user numbers.
is that they only count the
number of people who actually
use the service. It concerns me
because that completely misses
the needs of people who can’t
catch that specific bus.
“I’m worried it makes it look
as though the bus isn’t wanted or
needed here as much as it really
is,’’ Mrs Arnold said.
ECan manager of public transport
strategy Edward Wright
said the times were set after a
survey showed that was when
people would use the bus most.
“The funding available for the
trial only allows for one service
each way per day, and the survey
results indicated that the greatest
number of people wanted to
travel at the times the trial bus is
operating.”
The trial began in January this
year and will run until October.
In July the service was also
extended to include Southbridge.
Mr Wright said the extension
increased the cost of the bus, so
without any increase in patronage,
the viability of the service is
declining.
“For the service to become viable,
usage needs to increase and
we are considering ways that this
might be possible.”
Once Enviro Ellesmere survey
has ended the results will be
averaged and graphed so it’s
important to get a high number
of responses, Mrs Arnold said.
“After that, I want to make it
publicly available so anyone can
see the results. I’ll also present
the results to bus operators, the
district council and ECan.”
You can fill out the Enviro Ellesmere independent bus survey at all
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Unemployment also dropped
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District council chief executive
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an encouraging sign of the continued
desirability of the district.
“The diversity of our economy
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Pupils from primary schools in
Rolleston took part in the game
as well.
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THE LINCOLN Women’s
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of United States’ most popular
musical theatre composers.
The songs Can’t Help Singing, A
Fine Romance, and The Last Time
I Saw Paris by Jerome Kern were
some of the crowd favourites,
institute member Beth Keoghan
said.
A piano solo by Mrs Keoghan,
who is the group’s accompanist,
was then performed.
“Variations of the Scottish
tune Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie
Doon was extremely well
received by the audience. It is a
favourite air arranged for piano
by Miss Lavinia E Hawley,” she
said.
The final bracket of songs
had an Irish theme with songs
such as When Irish Eyes Are
Smiling, Galway Bay and Rose of
Tralee.
“The audience enjoyed joining
in the chorus of Gypsy Rover.
Several solo items throughout
the concert added to its variety.
The whole programme was
greatly appreciated by all,” Mrs
Keoghan said.
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Said Mason’s mother Jamie
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a lot at the moment so to get a
chance to talk to them really
boosted his confidence.
“He was smiling for the rest
of the day. As his mother, it was
really amazing to see.”
Mason was a happy and active
kid before he was diagnosed, and
played rugby for Rolleston.
His cancer meant he couldn’t
play this year but he can’t wait
to be out on the field again, Ms
Kuru said.
It was Mason’s after school
care, Selwyn Kids, which first
noticed something was wrong.
“They said they had noticed he
was more tired than usual. He
was really weak and just had no
energy at all. I looked at him and
thought he really isn’t himself,”
said Ms Kuru.
Mason’s teacher at Rolleston
Primary School also mentioned
his tiredness and he soon began
to break out in bruises all over
his body.
Said Ms Kuru: “At that point,
we had already gone to the
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they had just put it down to him
being a busy kid and getting
tired.
“Then the third time we went
back, we were going to demand
a blood test, but as soon as the
doctor saw him he knew straight
away that it was more serious.”
The results came back and
the family got a call that same
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night telling them to bring him
straight to the hospital.
“I remember being in shock.
It’s truly a mother’s worst
nightmare.”
Mason spent the next 10 days
in hospital. It has been a terrible
time for the family.
“In September last year I lost
my father to cancer as well, so
when this happened to Mason it
was really hard, it’s been quite a
tough year,” said Ms Kuru.
She is incredibly proud of
Mason. “He’s never complained,
he just gets on and does it. He’s
in the mindset that he just wants
to hurry up and get it over and
done with so he can get back
to playing rugby and running
around with his friends.”
Mason is about to begin his
final round of chemotherapy and
his prognosis is positive.
“We’re feeling relieved that
it’s coming to the end, but
even though we are finishing
treatment, there is still another
couple of years afterward where
he will go in for monthly visits
for monitoring and things.
“There’s still a long way ahead
but he will be going back to
school and starting to go back to
a normal life.”
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Ski club celebrates 90 years
MT CHEESEMAN ski
club is celebrating its
90th birthday and being
the oldest in the South
Island.
The club held a birthday
party and retro ski day
to mark the occasion last
week.
Club member Bruce
Alexander, 87, said he remembers
starting out at Mt
Cheeseman.
“The first time I came
up to Cheeseman the club
was 16-years-old and I was
13-years-old. I came with
the Britten family. Mrs
Britten was the sister of Allen
Giles.”
Allen Giles, a Hokianga
farmer, on holiday at Castle
Hill in the winter of 1929,
explored the area which is
now the Mt Cheeseman Ski
Area.
This led to the formation
of the Canterbury Winter
SKILLS:
A group
of skiers
in 1984
on the
top ridge
Poma
which
was later
converted
to a t-bar.
CELEBRATING: The oldest and youngest members
of Mt Cheeseman Ski Club Bruce Alexander, 87,
and Theodore Hinman, 5, cut the cake at the 90th
birthday party.
Sports Club in 1929, now
known as Mt Cheeseman
Ski Club.
To mark the occasion a
cake was cut by the oldest
and youngest members
of the club present on the
day, Bruce Alexander and
Theodore Hinman, 5.
The ski area is open
to the public and offers
both groomed slopes and
off-piste terrain. It is located
on Mt Cockayne, it is
named after Mt Cheeseman
which is slightly further
along the range.
The club is selling a
range of 90th anniversary
memorabilia including
its book 75 years on
Cockayne.
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Andrew Crossland
Life among the birds helps Rolleston
Andrew Crossland has
been recognised by Birds
New Zealand with a Robert
Falla memorial award. The
Rolleston resident and
Christchurch City Council
park ranger talks to
Louis Day about how birds
have shaped his life and
career
What exactly does your role
consist of?
A big part of what I do is
habitat development – I don’t
just look at birdlife. The default
is birdlife because we don’t have
lions, tigers and giraffes around
the landscape. But in New
Zealand by default a person who
is a wildlife manager, which is
what I am, goes into birdlife. My
interest is how to develop habitats
or how to recognise habitats that
are of value to wildlife and how
to enhance them and protect
them, and how to manage the
behaviour and activity of people.
So I look at Christchurch as a big
national park and it has layers. It
has got street layers, the factory,
housing, it has also got the parks
and it’s about facilitating wildlife
across the city without annoying
people and without people
annoying them.
Would you say birdlife is one
of your biggest passions in life?
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different parts of the world. I
am probably better known in
Indonesia than what I am in New
Zealand because I have done a lot
of exploration over there, and in
some cases, I was the first person
to visit since Marco Polo. Down
in Sumatra, I have identified
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not know existed anymore. That
all happened because in 1985 I
found a bird on the estuary in
Christchurch called the asian
dowitcher and, at that time, it
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where they wintered. They breed
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interested in this particular
species and two years later some
scientists surveyed the southern
part of Sumatra and found quite
a few thousand of these birds.
I finished university in 93 and
I found some old World War 2
military maps of the northern
part of Sumatra, about a 1000km
north of where the birds had
been found. So I went to Sumatra
in 94, 96 and 97 and many years
since, and I doubled the world
population of this bird. While I
was doing that I found thousands
of other species of bird that
migrate from northern Asia
down to Indonesia and Malaysia
and also Australia. Some made it
to New Zealand. I found that first
record for New Zealand when
I was 15, and that bird really
changed my life in terms of me
exploring that part of the world. I
speak the language and I met my
wife there and my kids are half
Kiwi and half Sumatra and we
spend a lot of time over there.
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Motueka, but I
grew up in Christchurch. I went
to Linwood Avenue Primary,
Linwood Intermediate, Linwood
High and then Canterbury
University.
How long have you been
involved with birdlife?
I have done it in a few phases.
I started doing this work in
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1984 when I was 14-years-old, I
think, and became a consultant
for the city council and then I
worked as an ornithologist for
the water services unit from 1997
to 1999, then I went overseas and
I changed careers and was an
embassy officer. I worked for the
New Zealand High Commission
Singapore and then I returned
and I have been a park ranger
since the end of 2002 till now. So
I have been monitoring wildlife
in Christchurch for 35 years.
What is it you love the most
about your job?
It is great to get paid to do
what I love. It is great to start
on something when you’re a
teenager and get paid to do what
you love to do – not many people
have that privilege. I cruise
around the peninsula all the time
doing wildlife stuff, that’s way
better than working in a factory.
I have worked in a factory, I have
worked in a big flash office and
worn the big expensive shoes,
and now it is great to wear a pair
of shorts and go down to the
bush and the swamp.
Why should people care about
birds?
We should care about all of our
indigenous wildlife. They have an
inherent right to live and it is also
a major part of our culture and
birdlife is one of the most visible
parts of our native wildlife.
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conservationist spread his wings
I believe all wildlife should be
looked after. Birds also represent
connection throughout the
country with the migration
networks throughout New
Zealand and overseas. Basically,
we have a responsibility to look
after wildlife here and it makes
complete sense to keep an eye
out for it. There is no greater
attraction than looking at
colourful birds in the tree. We
share the planet with these other
life forms and we need to be not
solely focused on our ‘you’re
born, consume and die cycle’.
Has local birdlife deteriorated
or improved since you started in
your role?
I really started getting involved
in major conservation efforts in
1993. That’s when the wetlands
began to get built and there was a
period of mass innovation and a
lot of investment in the city from
then into the quakes.
There was an incredible
increase of birdlife and pretty
much every species of bird
was increasing until the
quakes. When the quakes hit.
Unfortunately there were some
outbreaks of avian botulism and
thousands of birds died over
several years, but we now have
managed to stop that. We have
been very active in combating
that, and last year for the first
time, we had no avian botulism.
What do you see as the biggest
threat to birdlife?
I think it is human
disturbance. I think that predator
control is important and the
provision of habitat is also
important. But what we are doing
is we are trying to put people
in every space where wildlife
is. Humans have occupied big
chunks of the world but they left
a bit around the fringes, like the
edges of wetlands. But now we
have got adventure sports and
other stuff and we are occupying
them for wilderness cycleways
and other activities and now
we are occupying places where
wildlife has been consigned to,
and we are displacing wildlife. In
Christchurch, there is this sort of
thing where people need to enjoy
the wildlife and the environment,
and that is true, but we need to be
very clever in the way that we are
planning our reserve networks
to make sure every important
site has a sanctuary corner that
is not disturbed. We aren’t doing
enough and so there are some
significant threats to wildlife,
which are almost all to do with
too many people in the wrong
place.
BIRD’S-EYE VIEW: Andrew
Crossland surveying birds,
including the asian dowitcher,
on the Indonesian island of
Sumatra.
How long did it take you to
learn how to spot a flock of
hundreds of birds and within
seconds identify their species
and accurately estimate their
numbers?
I guess it took a couple of
years to learn the skills. I’m not
the only person who can do
that obviously. When I began
to get into wildlife as a young
guy, before the Department of
Conversation was formed, there
was an organisation called the
New Zealand Wildlife Service
and also the Ornithological
Society, which is now called
Birds New Zealand. There were
a couple of people there that
acted as mentors and gave me the
opportunity to learn the skills
from them and then you quickly
learn stuff yourself, so I’m sort of
self-trained, but certainly rubbed
shoulders with some highlyskilled
people and a lot of that
knowledge has rubbed off on me.
How did you train yourself?
People say to me ‘you know
the name of a whole load of
bird and animal species’, so I
say to them name 50 types of
cars or dogs and they can do it.
Anyone who is interested in a
certain field and wants to gain
skills in that field quickly learns
through motivation and by using
resources. In the wildlife field, we
have field guides and books with
all the species on them and you
learn the field characteristics of
these species and you learn the
calls by simply being out in the
environment. It’s no different to
a car dealer who can name lots of
different types of cars.
What was your reaction
to winning the Robert Falla
memorial award?
It is quite a prestigious award
and normally you get it for a
lifetime achievement. It came
out of the blue and I wouldn’t
have given it to myself until 30
years time if I even deserved it.
It is a great privilege to get it. It
is kind of just a bit early. Totally
unexpected and I’m kind of
overwhelmed by it. I am sure
there are a lot of people out there
who have done more than me who
should have got it before I got it.
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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
High-profile former politician to
present on state of the environment
Lincoln University looks forward to hosting
Dr Marilyn Waring as this year’s presenter of
the annual State of the Nation’s Environment
Address.
The event is free to the public and all are
welcome.
Dr Waring is an author, academic, and activist
who became New Zealand’s youngest Member
of Parliament when she was elected as a National
Party MP in 1975 at the tender age of 23.
Nine years later, she provoked the 1984 Snap
Election after informing Prime Minister Robert
Muldoon that she would be voting for the
Labour Opposition’s nuclear-free New Zealand
legislation.
Muldoon publicly decried her for her
“feminist anti-nuclear stance”, which he said
was threatening to bring down his one-seat
majority government.
Leaving parliament that year after the fourth
Labour Government came to power, she
attended Waikato University and gained a PhD
in political economy.
Dr Waring is well known for helping to
found feminist economics, which argues that
gender equality, sustainable development, and
women’s rights should be included in economic
modelling and performance.
In 1988, she wrote If Women Counted: A New
Feminist Economics, a book that is still cited
by researchers, policymakers and economists
worldwide.
It includes a critique of the concept of GDP,
which she says disregards the unpaid care work
performed mainly by women, yet counts “oil
spills and wars as contributors to economic
growth”.
For the past 13 years, Dr Waring has been a
professor of Public Policy at AUT in Auckland,
focusing on governance, political economy,
gender analysis and human rights.
Her work has had a significant influence
on other academics, United Nations policies
and government accounting in a number of
countries.
For her presentation at the State of the Nation’s
Environment Address, Dr Waring will discuss
the current Government’s wellbeing budget
and its likely impact on the
wellbeing of the environment.
The university is celebrating
the 20th anniversary of its
annual event, which focuses
on an aspect of the current
condition of the environment
in New Zealand.
Since its inception in 1999,
the address has attracted
a number of notable New
Zealand speakers, including
the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark,
the Hon. Nick Smith, and Tā
Mark Solomon.
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News
International
students
welcomed by
Lincoln Rotary
ROTARIANS MET with
international Lincoln University
students to welcome them to the
community.
Rotary Club of Lincoln member
Ravi Gooneratne said the
project celebrates culture in the
district.
“Lincoln is now a multi-cultural
township. This is reflected in
the club membership with 10 of
the 48 Lincoln Rotary members
originally from another country,”
he said.
The club invited 15 postgraduate
students and their partners
from Ghana, Argentina, Fiji,
Switzerland, Philippines, Nepal,
South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia,
Jordan, Myanmar, Costa Rica
and Sri Lanka.
“This was an excellent
opportunity for us to learn about
different cultures and students
also felt they are so welcome in
New Zealand,” Mr Gooneratne
said.
•Rotary Club of Lincoln
meets Tuesday evenings
at Lincoln University and
welcomes visitors and new
members. If you are interested
phone Farhad Dastgheib
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farhad@inet.net.nz
Work on show from young artists
Art students from Creative Sparks in Darfield have been given the chance to have their work displayed publicly at Selwyn Gallery.
Tutor Vicky Peacock said they were thrilled to be offered the opportunity.
“It is such a great way to build confidence in children and the students are certainly proud to show their beautiful work to parents
and family,” she said.
“It is one of the proudest moments of my teaching career to see all their hard work displayed in a gallery.”
Clockwise: Holly Wilson, 11, Tessa Bamford, 9,
Melissa Watson, 9, Meg Wilson, 9, Ruby Peacock,
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Tessa Bamford, 9, and her tui. Lu Wengler and her
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CultureFest bringing the
world to Selwyn
CultureFest is back for 2019 bringing the world to Selwyn.
Now in its fourth year, the popular festival will be celebrating the diversity of Selwyn through food,
art, sport and performance, and have a go activities.
CultureFest will take place on Sunday 29 September, 10am–4pm, at the Lincoln Domain.
Visitors can enjoy more than 25 different stage performances by groups from 16 different
countries ranging from Ireland to Indonesia and here in Aotearoa. There will also be workshops
allowing people to experience different cultures from Iran to China and beyond, plus a culinary
world tour with food from more than a dozen different countries including Nigeria, Egypt, Ukraine,
Spain and Iran.
Council Sport Recreation and Wellbeing manager Dave Tippett says CultureFest is part of the
Council’s work to help people from all cultures feel welcome in Selwyn.
“We want to celebrate people from all cultures and ethnicities who have made Selwyn their home
because of the positive enriching impact that diversity has on our community. CultureFest is a
real celebration of that – it’s an experience for the senses, for people listening to and seeing some
amazing performances, arts and crafts, tasting and smelling exceptional, authentic ethnic food
and having a go.”
This year Lincoln University Student’s Association (LUSA) has joined the Council and the
Christchurch Multicultural Council on the organising committee. Taking part in CultureFest will
replace its similar International Night event that was held around the same time, LUSA general
manager Fiona Kay says.
Lincoln has the highest proportion of international students for a New Zealand university and
students and some staff will be taking part as volunteers, stall holders and performers, she says.
“Our students and staff are very much part of the community, they live in the community, work in
the community and some have families with children going to school here. It’s just great engaging
with the community and showcasing the diversity of our student population.”
Strong growth in economy continues
Selwyn residents and visitors continue to back the steady economic growth in the district, according to
latest economic data.
Quarterly economic monitor figures from analysts Infometrics showed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in
Selwyn grew by 4.5% in the year to June 2019, compared to 2.5% growth nationally and 1.7% growth
across Canterbury. Selwyn recorded the largest annual growth in GDP of any district in New Zealand.
The figures were supported by continuing growth in tourism spending and in electronic card
transactions as a whole across the district.
The amount spent by tourists grew by 10.5% for the year with tourists spending $117 million in the
district compared to a 4.5% increase in spending across the rest of Canterbury. The amount spent in
electronic card transactions rose 11.7% to $90.1 million.
Unemployment dropped slightly to 2.1%, down from 2.2% in the previous quarter and almost half of the
national unemployment rate of 4.1%.
House sales remained steady according to the report along with house building, with the Council
issuing 334 consents for new houses – almost unchanged from 339 in the previous quarter.
Council Chief Executive David Ward says the figures are an encouraging sign of the continued
desirability of the district.
“The diversity of our economy in Selwyn is a strength and the figures show a continued confidence that
this is a great district to live and do business in. It’s encouraging to see that backed up by continued
tourism growth that shows other people are recognising what a great place this is.”
ON THE
ROADS
On the roads this week
Repairs are being carried out on Harper Road. Drainage works are being carried out on
Malvern Hills Road and bridge repairs are being carried out at Mt White. Please stop on
request at these sites. Zig Zag Road will be closed for maintenance from 6.30am–6pm
Monday 2 September until Friday 20 September. A detour will be in place.
Footpath construction is taking place in Darfield on North Terrace, McIlraith Street, Kimberley Road and
Holmes Road. These footpaths will be closed during the construction.
Selwyn Civil Defence
volunteers needed
We’re recruiting more volunteers to build on the district’s ability to
respond to a Civil Defence emergency.
The Selwyn Emergency Management Team is hosting a
recruitment evening at the West Melton Community and
Recreation Centre on Tuesday 8 October at 7pm. Civil Defence
Manager Al Lawn says the Council is looking to fill roles in all three
of its volunteer teams including Response Team, Welfare Team and
Community Response Team.
“This latest round of volunteer recruitment will complement the strong
base of Civil Defence volunteers who live in the district,” Mr Lawn says.
“We’re looking for people to help ensure we can manage a long
duration event, such as an earthquake generated by the Alpine
Fault, and to help the Selwyn community get through.”
Do you have the skills and time to help your community?
Across Selwyn there are more than 30 Community Response Teams
ready to respond in an emergency to support their local area and
provide information to the Emergency Operations Centre. Volunteers
are required to attend one training session per year.
The Selwyn Response Team, specialised and highly trained in
communications, light search and rescue, urban search and rescue,
first aid, and cordon control, requires up to another eight members.
The response team trains weekly.
The Selwyn Emergency Welfare Team, trained to open and
operate a Civil Defence Centre, and support people who have to
evacuate their homes, needs another four volunteers. The Welfare
Team trains fortnightly.
Volunteer members from each team will be available on the night to
answer any questions.
To register your interest in attending the information night please
email civildefence@selwyn.govt.nz by 5pm Friday 4 October.
Making waste-free achievable
Tips for reducing the rubbish in your life will be available this month as
waste-free expert Kate Meads returns with her popular workshops.
During the two workshops, sponsored by the Council, the Kiwi mum
will take people through tips on waste-free parenting and reducing
food waste.
The Waste-Free Parenting workshop takes people through inspiring
ways to minimise waste, while introducing sustainable products for
use in the home. The Food Lovers Masterclass is focusing on ways to
reduce food waste when cooking and preparing meals.
The workshops will be held on Thursday 26 September at the Lincoln
Event Centre with the Food Lovers Masterclass from 10am–12pm
and the Waste-Free Parenting Workshop from 6.30–9pm. Tickets are
$25 each or for a couple. Every ticket comes with a $100 goodie bag.
Bookings are required – to book visit wastefreeparenting.co.nz.
RATES REMINDER
By now you should have received your rates invoice for the first
quarter of the 2019/20 rating year.
This invoice covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 September
2019, and is due for payment by 15 September 2019.
If you have not yet received your invoice, please contact
our Rates Department on 347 2776, or email us at
rates@selwyn.govt.nz.
If you have recently moved into a new dwelling in Selwyn, please
phone or email us to update your address and contact details.
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
WATER RACE TEMPORARY
SHUT DOWNS
Water supply to the Lower
Ellesmere Stock Water Race
Scheme will be temporarily
shut down for scheduled
intake maintenance from 9–13
September. The outage will
affect all races downstream
of intake. Supply to Ellesmere
Stock Water Race Scheme
will be affected for this time.
It may take some days for
supply to be fully restored.
Glenroy Community Irrigation
Co. Ltd is shutting off the
Upper Ellesmere Water Race
Intake and Scheme to allow
for intake maintenance. 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. An affected area map is
available at selwyn.govt.nz. Any
questions please contact the
Surface Water Department (03)
347 2800 or email waterraces@
selwyn.govt.nz
DOG MICROCHIPPING
This free monthly service is
available on Friday 6 September
at the following places:
· Leeston 9–9.30am
· Darfield 10.15–10.45am
· Rolleston 11.30am–12pm
· Lincoln 12.45–1.15pm
If your dog was first registered
after 30 June 2006 and is not a
working dog, the law requires
him or her to be microchipped.
Please note:
· All clinics last for only half an
hour.
· The Rolleston venue is
in Norman Kirk Drive (off
Rolleston Drive).
· Microchipping will not take
place if wet.
If you have any questions
regarding microchipping, please
contract Tracey Wheeler on 347
2800 or 318 8338.
Selwyn Events
SATURDAY
7
SEPTEMBER
Daddy Daughter Time
Rolleston Library, 1–3pm
A great time for dads and daughters
to enjoy together and get creative
decorating cupcakes. We have
everything you need, just bring along
your imaginations. $10 per family.
Bookings essential at Eventbrite.co.nz
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
Selwyn Waihora Zone
Committee
Tue 3 Sept 4pm
Lincoln Event Centre
Property Committee
Wed 4 Sept 10am
West Melton Community and
Recreation Centre
Audit & Risk Subcommittee
Wed 4 Sept 11.30am
West Melton Community and
Recreation Centre
Council
Wed 11 Sept 1pm
Tai Tapu Community Centre
Road Safety Committee
Thus 19 Sept 9.30am
Venue TBC
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Darfield Township Committee
Thus 19 Sept 7.30pm
Darfield Library
Doyleston Community
Committee
Wed 4 Sept 7.30pm
Doyleston Hall, Osborne Park
Dunsandel Community
Committee
Mon 16 Sept 7.30pm
Dunsandel Community Centre
Glenroy Community Hall
Committee
Tue 17 Sept 7.30pm
Glenroy Community Hall
Glentunnel Community
Centre Committee
Tue 17 Sept 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
Greendale Recreation
Reserve Committee
Tue 3 Sept 8pm
Greendale Sports Pavilion
Kirwee Recreation Reserve
Management Committee
Mon 9 Sept 7.30pm
Kirwee Recreation Reserve
Sports Pavilion
Kirwee Township Committee
Mon 16 Sept 7.30pm
Kirwee Community Hall
Lake Coleridge Community
Celebrating Te Wiki O Te
Reo Māori with story time
Nau mai, haere mai, ki te whakanui i Te Wiki o
te Reo Māori. He pūrākau kei te haere! (Help us
celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a storytime!)
As part of our Māori Language Week celebrations
next week each Selwyn Library will be hosting a
special te reo storytime. Join us for waiata (songs)
and to hear some of our favourite stories in te reo.
Storytimes will be held at:
· Darfield, Monday 9 September 9.30–10am
· Rolleston, Monday 9 September 10.30–11am
· Leeston, Friday 13 September 9.30–10am
· Lincoln, Friday 13 September 10.30–11am
Committee
Fri 13 Sept 7.30pm
Lake Coleridge Hall
Lincoln Community Committee
Mon 9 Sept 7pm
Fitzgerald Room,
Lincoln Event Centre
Southbridge Advisory
Committee
Mon 9 Sept 7pm
Southbridge Hall
Springston Community
Committee & Springston
Recreation Reserve Committee
Wed 18 Sept 7.30pm
Errol Tweedy Pavilion,
Springston Reserve
Tawera Memorial Hall
Committee
Wed 4 Sept 7pm
Tawera Memorial Hall
Waihora Park Reserve
Committee
Tue 3 Sept 7.30pm
Waihora Bowling Club
Weedons Reserve Committee
Mon 9 Sept 7pm
Weedons Reserve
Weedons Residents Association
Tue 10 Sept
Weedons Reserve
Whitecliffs Township &
Domain Committee
Mon 9 Sept 7.30pm
Glentunnel Hall
Selwyn Business Directory – register your business now!
Be in to win a team morning tea shout.*
selwyn.govt.nz/directory-register
*Terms and conditions apply
MONDAY
9
SEPTEMBER
MON–SUN
9–15
SEPTEMBER
WED 11 &
TUE 24
SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY
12
SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY
12
SEPTEMBER
Farm Recycling Day
Ellesmere
A one-stop-shop to drop off farm waste
including chemical containers, silage
and bale wrap, fertiliser and feedbags,
waste oil and unwanted chemicals for
recycling, or safe disposal. Register
at agrecovery.co.nz to book a time.
Location will be provided to registered
attendees, no unregistered attendees
will be accepted on the day.
Keep New Zealand
Beautiful Week
Join hundreds of organisations,
businesses and communities around
New Zealand in community clean-ups.
During the clean-up week all official
KNZB rubbish and recycling bags
can be taken to the Council’s Pines
Resource Recovery Park (183 Burnham
School Road) free of charge. You can
register your interest at knzb.org.nz
Confident Drivers Course
11 September: West Melton,
9.30am–2.30pm, 24 September:
Lincoln, 9.30–2.30pm
Are you over 60 years or know
someone who is? Mature drivers
can attend a free confident driving
course run by Age Concern. The
course includes a refresher of the road
rules and new changes. For more
information visit selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Fun with Makeup
Leeston 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
Murder Mystery
Darfield Library, 7–9pm, free
Adults, come along to celebrate
Agatha Christie’s birthday by solving
a murder mystery at Darfield library!
Use your best detective skills to solve
the crime.
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
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SELWYN TIMES
Under-16s run away with Tiny Hill Shield
SPACE: Utility back Adam Gualter was a standout for the
Ellesmere under-16s. PHOTO: ANGELA JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
VICTORIOUS: The Ellesmere under-16s with the Tiny Hill Shield after their 41-5 win over North
Canterbury at Oxford on Saturday.
• By Jacob Page
THE ELLESMERE under-16s
were able to use their speed
on a dry track to beat North
Canterbury 41-5 and win the
Tiny Hill Shield at the Oxford
Oval on Saturday.
Coach Derek Smith said the
players’ mobility around the field
was high on his mind when the
team was picked – and it paid
dividends on a sunny day.
“I felt we built well during
the week, had two very good
trainings on Tuesday and
Thursday, and at the captain’s
run on Friday I thought the team
was on fire.
“We wanted to play a faster
game, a wider game, and keep
them running around, which is
SPORT
how the game panned out.
“We wanted a mobile tight five
that could keep it going for the
full 70min and I thought we had
the best team possible for a dry
track.”
North Canterbury scored first
but Ellesmere replied with two
tries to take the lead into halftime.
“The first half team wore them
down and then in the second
half we scored a lot of points very
quickly.
“Defence was really crucial
for us. North Canterbury got
a try from a pick-and-go early,
but they got close plenty of other
times, but each time we stepped
up and repelled them.”
Smith said Adam Gualter was
a standout playing the first half
at fullback and the second 35min
at No 10.
“It was a gamble for me to
move him because I hadn’t seen
him play first-five, but I was told
he’d go well and, yes, he carved
up there.”
Smith said Lachie Hlaca
impressed at hooker, playing
tight head prop for the first time.
“He gave us tremendous
mobility and was relentless
in defence. I thought he was
outstanding.”
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KITCHEN
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Slow start cost Ellesmere
the McGiffert Trophy
• By Jacob Page
A SLUGGISH start cost the
Ellesmere under-18s in their 35-
24 defeat to North Canterbury
at Oxford on Saturday.
Ellesmere trailed 28-0 at
half-time before mounting a
comeback to be four points
down with 10min to play. But
North Canterbury scored a
final try to put the game out of
reach and lift
the McGiffert
Trophy.
Co-coach
Mike Wilson
said his team
were their
own worst
enemy in the
Mike Wilson
first half.
“We just leaked too
many points. We had a few
opportunities but it took us a
long time to get into the game.
“We lacked a little bit of
penetration and punch
and tried to go wide too
quickly.
“North Canterbury were
more effective and a lot of their
points came from turnover ball
and they showed good support
play to make us pay.
“We had dropped balls and
missed passes, a lot of little
things.
“The start highlighted the
fact we’d only had a week with
WATCHFUL: Ellesmere under-18 defender Connor O’Neill
waits for the right moment to make a tackle.
PHOTO: ANGELA JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
them and it’s hard to form those
combinations and trust in
that time.”
Wilson said he was thrilled
with the character the team
showed to get back into the
game in the second half.
“We constructed points well,
there was more penetration,
there was more accuracy and
patience to go with it.
“We had some boys come on
and do some good things. Liam
Pratt came on at prop and gave
us some good carries.
“Brandon Boyle came on and
was really physical and gave us
what we knew he would with
ball in hand so that was good
to see.
“For the guys to make a game
of it like they did late in the
piece was a really good sign for
the group.”
LEAP: Georgia
Allison is
preparing
to compete
at events in
Morocco and
Australia.
Darfield High show-jumper
off to Morocco and Sydney
• By Jacob Page
IT PROMISES to be a busy
couple of weeks for Darfield High
School show-jumper Georgia
Allison.
The 18-year-old will fly out to
Morocco at the end of the week
for the Global Amateur Tour
where she will ride local
horses and try to clear
1.20m jumps.
Georgia (right) will then
represent New Zealand
at the Marcus Oldham
Australian inter-school
championships in Sydney.
The event at the Sydney
International Equestrian Centre
runs from September 29 to
October 2.
Allison, who lives in Oxford,
will be part of an eight-strong
all women’s team to compete in
the dressage and show-jumping.
However, she will compete solely
in the show-jumping.
Allison said show-jumping has
always been part of her life.
“I’ve been riding since I was
born it feels like – I did my first
competition when I was two.
“International opportunities
are what I’ve been working
towards for a while and I’ve been
short-listed for things but to get
these opportunities is exciting.
“It will be good to test
myself against international
competitors.”
Allison is a selfdescribed
perfectionist.
“I think I’m mildly
OCD, everything has to
be perfect, but I think
that’s why I did a lot of
show-hunting to win
in that grade. In showjumping
you go against the clock
and as long as you jump well
that’s what matters.
“I’m hoping for clear rounds
at both competitions, given I
don’t know the horses I’ll be
riding.
“In Sydney we’ll only be
jumping 1.05m, which will be
different to Morocco, but if I
can be consistent then I’ll be
happy.”
All welcome
Come play
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Tennis clubs across Selwyn are opening their
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• Hornby Tennis Club
• Irwell Tennis Club
• Prebbleton Tennis Club
• Rolleston Tennis Club
• Southbridge Tennis Club
• Tai Tapu Tennis Club
Find a club near you!
www.lovetennis.kiwi
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Sept 1-4pm
Times may vary by club.
Please check website for details.
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Wednesday September 4 2019 23
Fourth semi-final
spot still on the line
• By Jacob Page
LINCOLN A and Southbridge
will play for the last semi-final
spot in Selwyn premier netball
on Saturday at the Lincoln Event
Centre.
With Broadfield A, Greenpark
B and Greenpark A already
assured of a place in the top
four, it is a must-win game for
Lincoln A, while Southbridge A
could earn a draw and progress
through.
Week five results went
according to form, with
Southbridge beating winless
Prebbleton A 53-51 in an
unconvincing performance.
Broadfield A continued to
look like the team with the most
momentum as they cruised past
fellow semi-finalists Greenpark B
52-32 on the back of a dominant
second half, and Greenpark A
kept their slim hopes of finishing
top-of-the-table alive with a 62-
42 win over Lincoln A.
Lincoln A coach Dawn Dalley
felt her squad of eight deserved
to make the top four after the
level of commitment the team
had shown throughout the long
season.
“We had trials back in the
SPORT
middle of February, so it makes
for a long season, but they’ve
stuck to their guns all year and it
is a big game for us,” she said.
“I look at this game against
Southbridge as quite important
because it may determine
which ones from our
team come back next
season as we build for the
future.”
Broadfield A coach
Yvonne Crichton-Hill
said she was “very
satisfied with the win over
Greenpark B.
“We were only up by
one at the end of the first quarter
and four by half-time.
“It wasn’t good enough to have
a lead and let it whittle away so
we did well to limit our errors
in the second half and build the
lead.
“We got more turnovers but
treasured the ball while being
more patient.”
A win over Prebbleton A
on Saturday will earn Broadfield
Yvonne
Crichton-Hill
A top spot.
Greenpark A coach Zaylie
Sullivan said her team’s win felt
closer than the eventual 20-goal
margin.
“Lincoln had their moments
and we felt like we weren’t all
that far ahead at times,” she said.
“We had a slow start, we’d let
Lincoln get on a run but what
was good is that we were able to
pull it back when we needed to
do so. We slowed things
down and eventually
limited our mistakes.”
The two Greenpark
teams will meet in the
final week of the roundrobin
with the prospect of
playing each other again
seven days later in a semifinal.
Results: Southbridge A 53,
Prebbleton A 51, Greenpark
A 62, Lincoln A 42, Broadfield
A 52, Greenpark B 32.
Points; Broadfield A 14,
Greenpark B 12, Greenpark A
12, Southbridge A 6, Lincoln
A 4, Prebbleton A 1.
Saturday draw: Lincoln A v
Southbridge A; Broadfield A
v Prebbleton A; Greenpark A
v Greenpark B.
LEAP: Broadfield A goal defence Kayla Williams showed her
skills in the air as they cruised past Greenpark B 52-32 on
Saturday.
PHOTO: KAREN CASEY
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Wednesday September 4 2019 25
Tasty Bites
Creating healthy food to reduce stress
Stress is normal and often
healthy. In everyday life, stress
plays a role in alerting us
to life’s occasional dangers
and challenges so we
can prepare ourselves for
them and find solutions to
impending problems. Poke
bowls (pronounced poh-kay)
are based on the bite-sized
marinated fish salad famous in
Hawaii and have some great
stress-relieving qualities
Poke bowl
Cabbage crisps
Ingredients
12 good-quality
cabbage leaves,
remove tough, centre
stalk
2 Tbsp good-quality
oil
1 tsp sea salt flakes
½ tsp cumin or caraway
seeds
Directions
Ingredients
450g uncooked wild salmon,
skinned and cut into 2cm cubes
(or hot-roasted, if preferred)
½-1 medium ripe avocado, diced
¾ cup mango pieces, defrosted
½ cup thinly sliced capsicum
2 cups packed spicy greens, such
as watercress or mizuna, roughly
chopped
½ cup blanched broccoli florets
½ cup chopped fresh coriander
½ cup edamame beans, boiled
3 Tbsp tamari/soy sauce
2 Tsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp black sesame seeds
½ lemon, cut
Brown rice salad
2 cups cooked short-grain brown
rice, warmed
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
½ tsp turmeric
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Directions
Gently combine salmon, tamari
and sesame oil in a medium
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SeniorNet
Lincoln on Wednesday, 10amnoon,
Leeston on Thursday,
10am-noon and Rolleston on
Fiday 10am-noon
SeniorNet brings older adults
and technology together in a
friendly, fun and stress-free way.
It’s for people over the age of 50
who’d like to learn more about
technology and what it can do
for them. To join in Rolleston or
Lincoln phone Tui Heighway 027
765 5194 and for Leeston phone
Terry Pierson 324 2300.
Lincoln Event Centre, Leeston
Library and Rolleston Men’s Shed
Daddy Daughter Time
Rolleston on Saturday,
1-3pm
Head along to this familyfriendly
event to get creative
decorating cupcakes. Everything
you need will be available, just
take along your imagination. $10
per family. Bookings essential.
Rolleston Library
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.
Take a blanket. Aimed at those
Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
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
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
Peka and Koro: Friends of the
Forest Book Launch
Tai Tapu on Sunday, 10-
11.30am
A fun morning for young
children, with story time,
face painting, craft activities,
colouring competition, spot
prizes and of course, a book
signing by Karyn the author
and Jessica the illustrator. The
first 20 books sold will receive a
gift.
Tai Tapu Playcentre , 815 Old
Tai Tapu Rd.
JP Clinics
Rolleston on Monday, noon-
1pm, Lincoln on Tuesday, 10am-
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
‘Recycle-Reclaim-Rebuild’
Lincoln on Wednesday-
Thursday, 11.30am-2.30pm and
Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
A new exhibition by Juergen
Esperscheutz and Isabelle Pattis.
head along and be inspired by
this eclectic collection of art and
photography that celebrates recycled
materials and the rebuild of
Christchurch.
Down by the Liffey Gallery
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.
West Melton Market:
Saturday, 9am-noon, 600 West
Melton Rd.
Leeston Farmers Market:
Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 75
High St, Leeston.
Running groups
Rolleston Road Runners:
Thursday registration from
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Go along to the Terrace Station
open garden on Sunday from
11am to 3pm. Violets and
primroses will abound in the
woodland and the gardens,
which are an oasis for birds,
butterflies and other insects. The
walkway highlights 150-year-old
sequoias and oaks. Children will
be given printed suggestions
for self-guided activities. Take a
picnic to enjoy on the lawns of
the historic home. Woodland
plants will be for sale. The $5
entry fee goes to the Terrace
Station Charitable Trust, children
free. No Eftpos available.
Signposts from Hororata
roundabout. Please leave dogs
at home. Milnes Rd, Hororata.
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
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Wednesday September 4 2019 27
SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Native forest saved for future generations
A remnant of native forest placed under
covenant will support native species and
help protect a stream that flows into Lake
Ellesmere/Te Waihora.
Landowners Brent and Anna Fisher
are preserving the native bush on
their property, with support from the
Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust,
and funding from the World Wildlife
Fund, Environment Canterbury and
Christchurch City Council.
Only around one percent of the original
forest area of Banks Peninsula remains,
supporting a wealth of plant and animal
biodiversity.
The Fishers bought the land at Ataahua,
near the eastern end of Lake Ellesmere/Te
Waihora, seven years ago to expand their
farming operation.
“We were always aware of the bush and
Brent and
Anna Fisher
it’s beautiful,” says Brent. “The previous
owner had an ecological survey done by
botanist Hugh Wilson and there’s a tōtara
in there that apparently could be the
biggest tōtara tree on Banks Peninsula.”
When the Fishers bought the land, the
bush block was unfenced and stock could
wander in, damage vegetation, disturb the
waterway and sometimes be a challenge to
muster.
They approached the Banks Peninsula
Conservation Trust for help in fencing the
important remnant off and a conservation
covenant in perpetuity has been placed
over the land, now known as Sally’s Bay,
so it will be preserved and protected for all
time.
“It was a lot bigger than we anticipated
but once we got in there looking to see
where you could fence and what was most
Lower second growth regenerating
bush gully section Te Waihora Lake
Ellesmere in background
PHOTO: MARIE NEAL
practical, what we would gain from a
farming point of view by grabbing some
more, wasn’t very much at all so we went
with it,” Brent says.
The trust managed the process, securing
funding, contracting fencers, engaging
land and ecological surveyors and
providing the necessary legal support.
The now fenced-off block contains
extraordinary original remnant forest and
expansive regenerating second-growth
bush, with gorse acting as a nurse crop on
the margins for native seedling to flourish
under, says trust covenants officer Marie
Neal.
“The rate of native species regrowth
in this favourable south-facing gully has
been rapid and will be even faster now
that stock have been excluded,” Marie
says. “Protecting the spring-fed waterway
which runs through it will in turn reduce
sediment reaching Lake Ellesmere/Te
Waihora below it.”
“This covenant is an important
biodiversity oasis and stepping stone in a
vast surrounding pastoral landscape which
will help to accommodate the increasing
abundance and spread of native flora and
fauna from other areas,” says Marie.
“It will provide food and shelter to
encourage birds, invertebrates and lizards
who will in turn facilitate the spread of
valuable seeds to further areas.”
“There’s some beautiful species in
there and it’s always nice just wandering
amongst it – it’s like a different world
under that canopy,” says Anna, who adds
that she and Brent are now fencing off and
planting other waterways on the farm at
their own expense.
“We’re trying to protect the water that
goes off this farm and into the lake.”
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Young farmers sought
for annual event
Entries for the 52nd season of FMG
Young Farmer of the Year open on 2
September 2019. The event is the flagship
for New Zealand Young Farmers and is
held in high esteem in rural communities
with up to 300 contestants, who compete
for the top spot.
Contestants begin with the District
Contest and Skills Day, and must be a
registered Young Farmers member to
enter. Twenty district finals are held
throughout the country between October
and December. Top contestants from each
final go through to their local Regional
Final held from February to April. The
seven top Regional finalists become the
Grand finalists and battle it out in July for
the title of FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Contestants are put through a diverse
range of practical, theoretical and
technical farming challenges. Each level
of the competition combines practical
hands on agriculture skills and general
knowledge. The level of complexity and
difficulty increases as the contestants
progress from districts to regionals and
finally at the Grand Final.
The Grand Final is a full-on two-day
event including the practical day, which
includes the hands on competition plus
technical elements such as a project,
interview and an HR challenge. The
contestants must also deliver a convincing
speech on a topic given to them prior. The
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last challenge is a fast paced quiz, where
the contestants battle it out in six rounds
of agricultural and general knowledge
questions.
For more information on
membership and entering the FMG
Young Farmers of the Year, visit www.
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Peter McCorkindale joins palaMountains
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McCorkindale
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Pete will provide
a local presence in
the Canterbury/
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Whanganui based business, opening up
new opportunities for farmers around
increased animal health and productivity.
Peter has a sound understanding
of farm business and practice having
worked as both a Dairy farmer and a
consultant along with many years in rural
retail through Fonterra Co-op and PGG
Wrightson.
Pete lives in Christchurch with his wife
Julie and his three teenage children. He
is actively involved with coaching their
sporting endeavours along with being
recently elected onto the school board
of trustees. Peter is looking forward to
introducing South Island farmers to
the PalaMOUNTAINS Agricultural
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that have the potential to make a real
difference to stock health and bottom line
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PalaMOUNTAINS products contain
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These products can also be customised
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Wednesday September 4 2019 29
SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Research aims to assist
M. bovis eradication
New research will determine if there is
a better way of prioritising investigation
of farms potentially infected with
Mycoplasma bovis. This would enable
the M. bovis programme to more quickly
identify infected farms and take action to
accelerate eradication of the disease from
New Zealand.
The Ministry for Primary Industries
and its M. bovis programme partners
DairyNZ and Beef+Lamb New Zealand
have issued a request for proposals
from organisations to undertake
the Epidemiology Research on Risk
Prioritisation project.
“Farms potentially infected with M.
bovis are currently prioritised for follow
up (casing) using several criteria. This
research aims to determine if there
is anything we can do to improve the
current system, to enable the programme
to more effectively prioritise farms at
high-risk of infection for urgent casing,”
explains Dr John Roche, Chair of the M.
bovis Strategic Science Advisory Group
(SSAG) and MPI’s Chief Science Adviser.
Dr Roche says these high-risk farms
are more likely to need animal movement
controls applied to help slow the spread of
the disease and speed up the eradication.
New Zealand is the first country in the
world to attempt to eradicate M. bovis, a
bacterial disease that can cause significant
animal welfare and productivity issues,
particularly in dairy cattle, including
mastitis that doesn’t respond to treatment,
severe lameness and late term abortions.
“This research has been identified
as a priority in the Mycoplasma bovis
Science Plan, developed by the SSAG
to ensure research projects are directed
where they will have the most impact to
accelerate eradication. It also supports
recommendations made in two recent
reviews into the M. bovis programme,”
says Dr Roche.
This will be a short-term project based
on analysis of existing data.
The M. bovis programme has allocated
up to $30 million over two years for M.
bovis research projects, guided by the
science plan as part of the $870 million
in funding allocated to eradicating M.
bovis.
The risk prioritisation research is the
third science plan project to go out to
market. A large number of proposals for
a major diagnostic research programme
are currently being evaluated, submitted
from researchers based in New Zealand
and overseas. Quotes to undertake a
study into the direct impact of M. bovis
on animals and herds are also being
evaluated.
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Plant potatoes now for Christmas dinner
• By Henri Ham
I’VE ALWAYS thought there’s
nothing more satisfying than
growing and eating your own
veges.
And new potatoes are at the top
of my list over summer. If you’re
like me and want to ensure your
crop is ready for Christmas lunch,
you need to get onto it right now.
Depending on which variety of
potato you choose, you’ll harvest
your spuds in 90 to 160 days. If
you want to do all your planting
at once, I suggest using a combination
of potato varieties to gain a
staggered harvest over summer.
Planting certified seed potatoes
are your best chance at growing
a healthy abundant crop. I
don’t recommend supermarket
potatoes – these are often treated
with sprout inhibitors, and prone
to disease.
If you’re new to growing seed
potatoes, the number of varieties
out there can be a bit daunting.
Here are four kiwi favourites I’ve
picked to help get you started.
Cliff Kidney is a fast-growing
variety (three months) and great
for containers. It has a slightly
pink skin, with a firm and waxy
feel – so good for boiling. Agria
and Ilam Hardy varieties both
take around four months to grow
and again, are both suitable for
HARVEST: Vary the location you grow potatoes year by year.
container growing or planting in if you’ve had problems with rot in
your garden. Agria is a yellow, the past.
oval-shaped potato – also ideal Whichever variety you plant,
for boiling. And Ilam Hardy is a try to vary your potato locations
rounder and white-fleshed, allpurpose
spud.
And to further reduce the risk of
in the garden from year to year.
Lastly, Summer Delight is a disease, don’t plant them where
creamy yellow spud that takes you grew your tomatoes last year
around five months to mature. either. This is because they are
You can use it for most types of both susceptible to the same types
cooking. And it’s got a high rot of fungus and diseases – which
resistance, so a good option to try can linger in the soil.
Now you’ve selected your
varieties, you need to make sure
they’ve spouted before you can
plant them.
Take the seed potatoes out of
their bag, and place in a light and
airy space to sprout – but not
in direct sun. Try placing in an
open egg carton and wait for the
sprouts to reach 2-4cm high. This
takes a few weeks, leaving you
plenty of time to get your vege
plots or containers sorted.
To prepare your garden, turn
over old soil and remove any
old clumpy vege roots, then dig
through manure or compost if
needed. Scatter some potato food,
really mixing it through the soil.
This will help you grow high yielding,
quality potatoes. Next, dig
your potato trench (furrow), about
10cm deep and 45 cm apart, if
you’re planting a second row.
Place the sprouted seed potatoes
25cm apart, shoots facing
upwards and cover with 5cm of
soil. Give an initial watering, but
after this, they should be fine with
a little bit of rain. Then each week
add a bit more soil to cover over
any new shoots until you’ve got a
mound around 20cm high.
If you’re short on ground
space, try growing your spuds in
containers. You can grab a potato
planter bag with a side harvesting
window, from most garden
CARE: Stagger varieties so you
have an ongoing supply of
potatoes.
centres. But really any old bucket
will do just fine, as long as it has
adequate drainage holes. Simply
add a base layer of soil (10cm)
and a sprinkling of potato food.
Place two to three potatoes per
container and cover with another
layer of soil (5cm). Similarly, to
your garden crop, keep mounding
up the soil as shoots come
through. Continue with this right
until you reach the top of your
container.
In three to five months, depending
on variety, it’ll be time to
harvest. You can look for signs of
the plant flowers dying off, but I
like to just get in and have a gentle
dig around to see what’s there.
If they’re too small for your
liking, re-cover for another few
weeks – and re-brand them as
new year potatoes instead.
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Add colour to your garden this spring
• By Henri Ham
NEW LAMBS and daffodils are
one of the first signs that spring
is here.
I always get excited when my
garden shoots away and erupts
into colour.
Now is a great time to pop in
some spring colour seedlings. At
this time of year, I’m all about
planting sweet peas and poppies
– two ‘no-fuss’ bright annuals,
that will inject some fun colour in
flower beds.
Sweet peas are a classic favourite
in the garden. I love them because
they’re easy to grow and the
scented variety smells amazing.
Sweet peas are prolific climbers
– trailing their way 2.5m high in
the right conditions. They’re ideal
to climb up stakes and fences, or
enhance (or disguise) a garden
feature.
So what are the right conditions
for planting sweet peas? They like
a well-drained and sunny spot
in your garden. Perhaps along a
fence line, or a trellis to climb up.
Once you’ve got your seedlings,
simply dig small holes 3cm deep,
around 15cm apart. And here’s
my best advice – don’t hold back.
When it comes to sweet peas,
a thick crop looks fantastic, so
plant on all sides of your garden
feature, a couple rows deep if possible.
Come two to three months
you’ll have a wall of spectacular
colour.
When they do start flowering,
pick regularly to encourage more
blooms. They make great cut
flowers, either in a posy on their
own or as part of a spring flower
arrangement. If you keep up your
watering, your sweet peas will
continue to impress right through
summer.
Once you’ve sorted your sweet
peas, I recommend planting some
poppies in front for a cottage
garden feel.
Poppies look great in many
garden settings – I love them in
vast spaces where they can really
run wild. And they self-seed from
year to year, always keeping your
garden interesting.
California ballerina mix poppies
come in an array of pinks,
reds, yellows and oranges. They
grow to around 40cm and look
best planted in mass – creating a
wild look with their double fluted
flowers.
If you’re after a more organised
colour scheme, Anzac poppies
also grow to 40cm but in a lovely,
deep red. Shirley mix produces
pink and red flowers with multiple
fluffy layers of flowering petals
and reaches around 60cm tall.
Lastly, our peony mixed poppies
are taller still – around 90cm, and
flower in pink, red, and white.
Also, the peony poppies are great
for people whose climate is too
warm to grow peony tubers.
Once you’ve got your seedlings,
plant them in a sunny spot,
around 30cm apart. Give them
a good initial watering, to help
them get established. After that,
just light watering is fine, and try
not to apply too much pressure
when watering, as you can squash
your poppies.
In around six to eight weeks
a wave of colour should start
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GRAND
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SELWYN ROAD
SHANDS ROAD
SHANDS ROAD
913 SHANDS ROAD
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GrAND reopening sale
Large Trees
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SAVE
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AND
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SELWYN TIMES
GrAND reopening sale
Pittosporum
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rhododendron
Varieties
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Large grade, great for instant
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NOW $30
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Good, honest gardening advice is our hallmark. Our services include:
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Experienced, knowledgeable
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Soft Landscape Plans
This is a plan with detailed
specifications related to
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quantites and other relevant
comments (eg spacing).
Delivery & Planting
We can deliver and plant
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Quotations
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Price: Negotiable Over $639,000
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Property ID: RX2014087
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Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street ROLLESTON rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
A home of your own
BUYERS $295,000+
WEB ID DFU69797
SPRINGFIELD
7 Pall Mall Street
The time is right for saying goodbye to the landlord and
hello to owning your very own piece of the Monopoly
Board.
7 Pall Mall Street is waiting for you.
• 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom
• Functional kitchen with dishwasher
• 2/3rds double glazed
• Log Burner and Heat Transfer system
• Single garage
• Well established garden
• Breath taking views
VIEW Sunday 8 Sep 2.00 - 2.30pm
Near new and unique too!
BUYERS $365,000+
WEB ID DFU70074
WADDINGTON
13 Waddington Road
This recently extended, three bedroom, I bathroom
family home has what you need for comfortable and
cosy living.
•Double glazed
•Log Burner
•Heat Pump
•Neutral décor
•Entertainers North facing deck
•Swimming Pool
•Two-story implement shed and hobby room
•Ample off-street parking
Vendors are motivated and have priced this property to
sell.
VIEW 8 & 15 Sep 1.00 - 1.30pm
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NEW LISTING
Jannetta Thomas
Mobile 021 256 6295
jannetta@pb.co.nz
1
1
NEW LISTING
Jannetta Thomas
Mobile 021 256 6295
jannetta@pb.co.nz
1
1
Central location!
$579,000
WEB ID ROU69791
ROLLESTON
81A Renoir Drive
An affordable and well presented 4 bedroom home
which enjoys a very private setting great indoor/outdoor
flow to the large sunny wooded deck, which is going to
be a winner on the upcoming summer evenings! Add to
this, the great off street parking for the camper or boat,
it's sure to be a winning combination. Inside, the home
features spacious open plan living with bi fold doors out
to the sheltered patio & a spacious formal lounge.
This affordable home is sure to tick the boxes for those
looking for a family sized home on a family sized section
with extra off street parking.
VIEW Sunday 8 Sep 2.30 - 3.00pm
Location and Style!
BUYERS $625,000+
WEB ID ROU69205
ROLLESTON
19 Delorean Drive
All set in the new Urban Estates sub division with its
close proximity to the College, Foster park and the
Aquatic centre, you are going to love this location! Built
by Que Homes, the home boasts a mix of cedar and
brick cladding giving a striking street appeal and is
surrounded by other quality properties. The large open
plan kitchen dining living area is light and bright and
captures lots of sun. There is great bench space and a
large walk in pantry with plenty of storage. The separate
lounge is another great room to host guests, or use for
the kids to spread out in.
VIEW By Appointment
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NEW LISTING
Angela Hunt
Mobile 021 548 777
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
2
2
NEW LISTING
Angela Hunt
Mobile 021 548 777
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
2
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Sunny, and private, Private perfect location
BUYERS $685,000+
WEB ID DFL70043
DARFIELD
15 Piako Drive
Positioned in on a a quiet 5000m2 cul-de-sac site in on a the quiet edge cul-de-sac of Darfield on the
edge is this of well Darfield presented is this home well set presented in established home easy set in care
established gardens. easy care gardens.
This Sheltered, sunny private, warm home and enjoying is ideal for all-day the sun, larger this family home with has
ample a flow and bedrooms feel that (4 suits double, either plus families 1 single), or couples plus of any
additional
age, featuring
separate
four bedrooms
office. The
plus
home
additional
offers an
office/study,
excellent
two living areas and central kitchen with easy access to the
layout with two living areas and central kitchen with
garden. The master bedroom enjoys a walk in robe, ensuite
easy
and doors
access
opening
to the garden.
to private
The
sheltered
master
patio
bedroom
and garden.
enjoys a
walk Separate in robe, laundry ensuite and internal and doors access opening double to garage private
sheltered completes patio the package. and garden. Separate laundry and
internal A quiet peaceful access double location garage within completes walking distance the package. of
VIEW Darfield Sunday amenities 8 Sep including 11.30 primary - 12.00pm and high schools and
within commuting distance of Christchurch.
Vendor invites all offers on or before
Wednesday the 18th September, 4pm.
VIEW Sunday 8 Sep 11.30 - 12.00pm
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Family Lifestyle
BUYERS $699,000+
WEB ID LEU69824
LEESTON
494 Lake Road South
This much-loved property includes a 3-bedroom family
home with a renovated modern kitchen which is the hub
of the home. A spacious dining area/ family room and,
large lounge with heat-pump and log burner envelop
the kitchen which, also has fabulous indoor/outdoor
flow to the veranda, BBQ area, private lawn, garden and
beautiful fish pond.
The bedrooms are spacious and, the master allows for
lots of natural light and has great wardrobe space. The
utility/laundry room is ideally situated within the home
adding extra space and lending itself to the practicalities
of family living.
VIEW By Appointment
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NEW LISTING
Gareth Cox
Mobile 021 250 9714
gareth@pb.co.nz
2
2
NEW LISTING
Penny Dadson-Clausen
Mobile 027 895 5943
Office 03 929 0306
pennyd@pb.co.nz
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A Wee Gem
$375,000
WEB ID DFU69800
DARFIELD
178 Horndon Street
Drenched in sun and presented to perfection!
• Spacious open plan kitchen & dining
• Lounge flowing to sunny outdoor patio area
• Bathroom with shower, tub & vanity
• Heat pump, double glazed & insulated
• 804m2 fully fenced, easy-care section
• Walking distance to local amenities
VIEW By Appointment
Central location!
$579,000
WEB ID ROU69791
ROLLESTON
81A Renoir Drive
An affordable and well presented 4 bedroom home
which enjoys a very private setting great indoor/outdoor
flow to the large sunny wooded deck, which is going to
be a winner on the upcoming summer evenings! Add to
this, the great off street parking for the camper or boat,
it's sure to be a winning combination. Inside, the home
features spacious open plan living with bi fold doors out
to the sheltered patio & a spacious formal lounge.
This affordable home is sure to tick the boxes for those
looking for a family sized home on a family sized section
with extra off street parking.
VIEW Sunday 8 Sep 2.30 - 3.00pm
2
4
NEW LISTING
Amy Jones
Mobile 021 077 9945
amy.jones@pb.co.nz
1
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NEW LISTING
Angela Hunt
Mobile 021 548 777
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
2
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pb.co.nz
M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
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Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
ROLLESTON - 18 gracia Avenue
SPACIOUS LIVING PRIVATE SUN TRAP
• 213m 2 home positioned on private 733m 2
(approx.) section
• Four large bedrooms, ensuite, WIR, bathroom,
separate toilet
• Modern kitchen, premium benchtops, double
cavity fridge space
• Sunny spacious open plan living + separate
lounge
• Heat pump, quality window treatments and floor
coverings
• Double internal access garage with laundry
• Excellent outdoor living, ample off street parking
and turning areas, electric gate
• Zoned Clearview Primary School, nearby to
Rolleston Township and access to motorways
Viewing: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm
Price: Neg over $597,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0595
Jo Barrett Mb 021 859 006
jo@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
SPRINgSTON - 452A Ellesmere
Junction Road
STUNNING LINEA HOME PACKED
WITH FEATURES
• Just completed 2019
• Three double bedrooms
• Spacious master bedroom with WIR and ensuite
• Two large separate living areas
• Study nook
• Sensational well-appointed kitchen and WIP
• Wine fridge and security system
• Underfloor tile heating in bathroom and ensuite
• Quality fixtures and fittings
• Fantastic orientation for the sun
• Larger than most 956m 2 section,
• Superb location
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Sun 1.15 – 1.45pm
Price: Neg Over $639,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0590
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 14 New Creek Mews
PROMISES TO IMPRESS
• 266m 2 bespoke built home on 1109m 2
• Four bedroom, master with ensuite and WIR
• Spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living
• Butler’s scullery, bathroom, separate laundry
• Quality appliances, floor coverings and window
treatments
• Log burner and wetback, heat transfer, underfloor
heating
• Interior and exterior ceiling speakers
• Internal access triple car garage with drive through
• Impressive design, build quality and style
• Located in sought after Levi Park
• Zoned Rolleston Primary School and Rolleston
College
Price: Neg Over $757,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0601
Jo barrett Mb 021 859 006
jo@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 29 Amur Crescent
SIMPLY STRIKING WITH TRIPLE CAR
GARAGE
• Currently under construction in Falcon’s Landing
• Brick and 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 and reputable appliances
• Four double bedrooms with superb master suite
• Three further generous bedrooms
• Stylish family bathroom with free standing bath
• Separate laundry and fabulous internal storage
• Exposed aggregate driveway, patios and lawn
Price: Neg Over $655,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0561
Jackie Derrick Mb 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
• Two 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
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Sun 12.30 – 1.00pm
Price: Neg Over $599,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0596
ROLLESTON - 18 Riverstone Drive
1019M 2 SECTION - FABULOUS
LOCATION
• Title is out
• Sought after Riverstone Subdivision
• North facing orientation
• Services to the boundary
• Surrounded by quality homes
• West Rolleston School Zone
Price: Neg Over $250,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0593
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
Jackie Derrick Mb 027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
DARFIELD - 20A Telegraph Road
OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED, LET’S
TALK NOW!
• Three good sized bedrooms
• Extention in 2007 provides good functional space
• Quality living and dining
• Wonderful outdoor flow
• Multiple outdoor entertaining areas
• Palliside maintenance free cladded home
• Fully fenced section 863m 2 section
• Established planting and fruit trees
• On the fringe of Darfield
OPEN HOME
Viewing: Sun 1.30 – 2.00pm
Price: Neg Over $349,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0514
DARFIELD - Creyke Road
TORLESSE ESTATE
• 1 1 x 1 Hectare blocks
• Power, telephone, fibre and town water to
boundary
• Close to all Darfield amenities
• Titles issued
Price: $250,000 per block
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0542
Paul Robinson Mb 021 277 2690
paul@marealestate.co.nz
Chris Flanagan Mb 027 433 4657
chris@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
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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)
Property Market Update
with Harcourts
Market favours
first home sellers
Usually quieter over winter, the
property market has been active in the
lower price bracket.
“Properties in the first home price
range are likely to receive considerable
interest,” says Glenys French, Branch
Manager, Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
2017 Ltd.
Glenys expects more movement after
the Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr
slashed the official cash rate to a record
low of 1% in early August, putting
pressure on the banks to lower mortgage
rates even further. While this is unlikely
to ‘kick start’ the New Zealand’s housing
market, it will benefit people starting
on the property ladder. Lower interest
payments may also lead to more
property investment given lower returns
from banks. World events such as the
trade embargoes between the United
States and China can also affect market
activity. When there is uncertainty people
tend to do nothing.
“It’s a good time to sell. I haven’t seen
a market like this for a while. Selwyn
property prices are holding up. If you’re
thinking to move on, do it now rather
than wait until the rush of spring,” says
Glenys French.
Buyers are coming from other regions
such as Auckland or returning after
living overseas. Emigrants and people
involved in the earthquake rebuild who
have become permanent residents are
also looking to purchase, while the new
motorway is attracting people to Selwyn,
who would have been town buyers.
With more buyers than sellers at the
lower end, it is definitely a sellers’ market
and a shortage of properties priced
under $550,000 has led to multiple offers.
Glenys says this might change in spring
with potentially more people listing their
homes.
“Many buyers are making educated offers,
especially if they have been working with a
buyer’s agent. While there may be a standout
offer, vendors are often receiving similar
bids with just $10,000 to $15,000 difference.
This gives a seller a true indication of what
their property is worth,” says Glenys.
“There’s some resistance at the higher
end but there’ll always be less market
demand for higher priced properties.”
Glenys says many first home buyers
have been looking in outer areas like
Templeton where there are solid homes
on TC1 land, constructed around the
1970s and priced in the lower bracket.
These homes allow buyers who have
insufficient funds for a new build, to get
onto the property ladder.
While Rolleston is mostly attracting
the second home buyer, smaller section
sizes are leading to higher density
housing, a larger number of new builds,
and a tighter market. New smaller
homes priced at the higher end of
$400,000 to the early $500,000s, are
attracting first home buyers and people
downsizing.
With a large number of Harcourts
agents on the ground and working
together to assist clients, and an auction
system currently favouring vendors, there
is a wealth of experience and resources
available to Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
2017 Ltd’s Lincoln, Rolleston and Hornby
agents. In addition, three agents now offer
commercial experience in the Selwyn
district.
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Tai Tapu 184 Gilmours Road
"A new project means this
property must be sold!"
With new projects in the pipeline, the owner's
instructions are very clear - "sell this magnificent
property asap!" The vendors are inviting all offers for
this stunning 490sqm (which includes the four-car
garage and 50sqm outdoor entertaining area) home
near Tai Tapu. A complete overhaul was undertaken
on this property by the builder-owners, and the result
is an outstanding six-bedroom residence
reinterpreted for modern living.
bayleys.co.nz/558769
6 3 2 4
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Tue 17 Sep 2019
3 Deans Ave, Chch
View by appointment
Tim Dyer 027 495 0979
tim.dyer@bayleys.co.nz
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Knowing what could happen
if you can’t complete a sale
Life can sometimes take
an unexpected turn
when you’re buying a
house. Knowing what
could happen to your
deposit and sale and
purchase agreement
if your circumstances
suddenly change and
you are unable to complete
the deal will leave
you in a much stronger
position.
“There are many
“what-ifs” to consider when buying a home and I
urge you to talk through your concerns with your
lawyer or conveyancer as soon as your circumstances
change,” says Real Estate Authority (REA)
chief executive, Kevin Lampen-Smith.
“A sale and purchase agreement is a legally
binding contract between you and the seller, which
becomes unconditional once the allocated time for
meeting your conditions has been reached,” says
Lampen-Smith.
“Once the agreement for sale and purchase becomes
unconditional, then you not only don’t get
your deposit back, but also face the likelihood of
having to purchase the property – even if you can’t
afford to – or having to cancel the agreement and
be sued for any loss the seller suffers as a result of
you failing to settle the sale. So, if your circumstances
suddenly change, you’ll need to speak to
your lawyer as soon as possible.”
Getting finances sorted to buy a property isn’t
easy, but understanding the different deposits
when you buy a house can help. There are two
different kinds of deposits – the deposit you pay
when you make an offer and your bank deposit.
A buyer will usually be required to pay a deposit
when the sale and purchase agreement is signed
by both parties. The deposit paid is often about 10
per cent of the total price you are offering – you
can negotiate a different rate if you need to – and
is usually held in a trust account by the real estate
agent. The real estate agent takes their commission
fee out of this amount when the agreement
becomes unconditional and the remaining balance
goes to the seller.
When you arrange a home loan with a bank, you
must have a certain amount of funds to use as a deposit
– your bank deposit. This deposit will more
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than likely be different from the
amount your sale and purchase
agreement states that you must
pay the seller. For example, your
bank may need you to have 20
per cent of the purchase price
available as a bank deposit in
order to secure your mortgage,
even if you only have to pay the
seller a 10 per cent deposit.
“When drawing up a sale and
purchase agreement, you can
include conditions of the sale,
such as a title search, valuation,
LIM report, obtaining finance, obtaining insurance
and builder’s inspection,” Lampen-Smith says.
“Including conditions can really help – you can
even negotiate your sale and purchase deposit.”
“If you find that you need extra time to complete
any conditions of the purchase, you must speak to
your lawyer or conveyancer immediately. They will
negotiate with the seller through their real estate
agent or lawyer or conveyancer,” Lampen-Smith
says.
“Any changes to the conditions will need to be
added to the sale and purchase agreement and
signed off by you and the seller. If your conditions
are not able to be met, eg, the building fails
the property inspection, then you may be able to
cancel the agreement and then your deposit will be
refunded to you.”
“It’s very important that you speak to a lawyer
before finalising your offer conditions so that they
adequately protect you if something that you find
out about the property during the conditional
period is not to your satisfaction,” Lampen-Smith
says.
“There is potential that defaulting on a sale,
because of finances, could affect future borrowing.
Talk this through with your lawyer and it would
also be wise to seek advice from a qualified financial
adviser. A financial adviser may also be able to
talk you through the pros and cons of income protection
insurance for situations such as sickness,
disability, unemployment and death.”
“In life, there are so many things we cannot be
sure of, but it’s always worth doing your homework
and seeking solid professional advice when
purchasing a home.”
For independent guidance and information on
buying or selling, check out settled.govt.nz.
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
PRICE REDUCED
HORORATA 828 Downs Road
Sheep, Cropping and Cattle Potential
• 167.7398 hectares of flat to rolling hill in three titles
• Fenced into 36 paddocks of permanent pasture
• 13 units of water off the Hororata Acheron scheme
• Renovated three-bedroom cottage
• Sheep and cattle yards, sundry sheds
$2.8M
Plus GST (if any)
VIEW By Appointment Only
Min Cookson | M 027 249 5417
Sam Davidson | M 027 488 8269
pggwre.co.nz/DAR29945
DARFIELD 21 Torlesse Crescent
Ticks All The Boxes Including The Hot Tub
ENQUIRIES OVER $449,000
GST Inclusive
Permanent material, double-glazed, fully updated
family home set on an easy care section. The home
features a modern kitchen which is open-plan with the
spacious dining and living areas. Three generous
double bedrooms with built-in robes, a well-appointed
family bathroom, separate toilet, and laundry
complete the picture. Double garage, established
lawns and gardens are supported by wood sheds,
garden shed, tunnel house and a private outdoor
entertaining area, and picture yourself soaking in the
wood-fired hot tub after a days work, heaven!
Karen Hennessy
M 027 967 0186
B 03 341 4301
E karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz
DARFIELD 212 Horndon Street
First Home or Investment
Permanent material home on a large section, west facing to
capture the afternoon sun. Large lounge with heat pump
and log fire, modern kitchen and dining area. Two bedrooms,
laundry, family bathroom, and separate toilet. Single
garage, garden shed and well fenced for children or pets.
$390,000
GST Inclusive
VIEW By Appointment Only
Min Cookson
M 027 249 5417
E min.cookson@pggwrightson.co.nz
pggwre.co.nz/DAR30521
pggwre.co.nz/DAR30791
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
Helping grow the country
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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections
in the Selwyn District
A natural
partnership
Attracted by increasing facilities and services,
people are choosing Rolleston as a place to retire.
The effect is a change in the town’s
demographics and urban landscape as
retirement villages are constructed.
Located in the eastern frame of
Rolleston, Woodcroft Estate has been
an early player in bringing retirement
complexes to the town. On completion, it
will comprise 78, two or three bedroom
units (62 duplexes and 16 standalone
villas).
The beauty of Woodcroft Estate is the
independence and flexibility it offers
residents who will ultimately own and
manage their village.
Woodcroft Estate offers two and three
bedroom duplex units and villas, which
are larger and more spacious than is
typical in many retirement villages. Also of
particular appeal is the idea of a hassle and
maintenance free lifestyle, in a safe and
supportive community.
“Woodcroft Estate has recently gained
momentum with around a third of the
planned duplex and standalone villas
already sold,” advises Manor Group
representative, Corinne Blackie.
The construction of Woodcroft Estate
has been a natural partnership between
the Manor Group as owners, and
Generation Homes Christchurch who
are recognised builders in Rolleston, and
the company behind the Devon Green
development.
“The Manor Group is a great company
offering a quality product,” says Evan
Beker, Joint Venture Partner of Generation
Homes Christchurch.
“They’re well organised, ethically based
and very committed to this project, going
out of their way to assist clients.”
Corinne replies that as clients are buying
a home they will live in for the rest of their
lives, she likes to accommodate their needs
wherever able to do so.
“Generation Homes have been
wonderful and really easy to work with. If
you need something done, they come and
sort it straight away,” advises Corinne.
Plans for a pavilion complex at
Woodcroft Estate are currently underway
with Generation Homes due to start
construction in early 2020. There will be
lounge, kitchen and bathroom facilities,
a barbecue area and a bowling green
for residents and their guests to enjoy.
Currently, residents come together for
monthly morning teas, with prospective
residents welcome to attend. Future plans
are for a resident manager, a role Corinne
currently fills.
Woodcroft Estate offers a choice of
five different unit designs. Prices begin
at $420,000 for a standard two bedroom
116sqm duplex with a single garage.
The largest standalone villa is 173sqm
and has a starting price of $560,000. The
actual cost of a unit or villa will however,
depend on its individual specifications and
features. While ownership is on a Licence
to Occupy basis, the full capital value
passes to the owner when a unit is sold.
This means owners benefit from capital
gains on their units or villas.
The Woodcroft Estate show
home is open 10am until
2pm from Monday to Friday,
at 34 Kendon Avenue. All
viewing is by appointment.
Evan Beker and Corinne Blackie.
Woodcroft Estate, 34 Kendon Ave, Rolleston.
Woodcroft Estate duplex units.
GUARANTEED MOVE IN DATE
FULLY FIXED PRICE CONTRACT
10 YEAR RESIDENTIAL BUILD GUARANTEE
Lot 23 Branthwaite, Rolleston home and
land package $529,000
Three bedroom exceptional home and land
package. North facing home with all day sun; stylish
and architecturally designed; master bedroom with
walk in robe and ensuite. Large kitchen with modern
appliances and open plan living and dining.
Lot 24 Branthwaite, Rolleston home and
land package $490,000
Three bedroom stunning home and land package.
Architecturally designed and built for the sun; master
bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite. Large
kitchen with modern appliances and open plan
family and living.
ShOw hOMES AT:
19 Holmes Hanover Lane, Halswell
P 03 335 0734
2 Reuben Avenue,
Branthwaite, Rolleston
P 03 347 0098
www.generation.co.nz/christchurch
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9 Bronte Way, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
9 Thames Drive, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
16 St James Street, Southbridge
Matson & Allan Leeston
20A Telegraph Road, Darfield
Matson & Allan Darfield
4/3 Steveley Street, Avonhead
Ray White West Melton
23 Lowes Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
9 Lloyds Close, Rolleston
Property Brokers
50 Burnham School Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
32 Navy Loop, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
48 High Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
244 Horndon Street, Darfield
Bayleys Canterbury
9 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
27 Delamare Way, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
33 Hasendene Drive, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
2.00pm - 2.30pm
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8 Frame Crescent, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
15 Maitland Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
22 Navy Loop, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
14 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
7 PallMall Street, Springfield
Property Brokers
39 Stanford Way, Rolleston
Property Brokers
52 Bells Road, West Melton
Harcourts Rolleston
10 Beak Street, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
21 Lindsay Drive, Prebbleton
Harcourts Hornby
18 Silver Peaks Driove, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
29 Campion Place, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
30A Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
81 Renoir Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
4 Fairford Street, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Leeston
10.30am - 11.00am
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12.00pm - 12.30pm
7 Nettleship Way, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
Avonie Place, Broadfield
Harcourts Rolleston
26 Flint Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
29 Villa Grove, Ilam
Ray White Lincoln
4/31 Grantley Street, New Brighton
Ray White Rolleston
17 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
9 Goh Street, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
5 Verona Court, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
3/1253 Courtenay Road, Kirwee
Matson & Allan Darfield
19 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
69 Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
15 Piako Drive, Darfield
Property Brokers
5 Fountain Place, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
40 Homebush Road, Glentunnel
Bayleys Canterbury
12 Payne Court, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
28 Heathridge Place, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
10 Seymour Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
71 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
58 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Hornby
5 Melville Crescent, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
714 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
1.00pm - 1.30pm
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1.45pm - 2.15pm
1.45pm - 2.15pm
1.45pm - 2.15pm
8 Genoa Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
13 Waddington Road, Waddington
Property Brokers
24 Othello Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
8 Cloverlea Court, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
43 Glendene Court (off Mary Brittan Drive) Rolleston
Harcourts Hornby
23 Millstream Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Lincoln
103b Lowes Road, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
11 Caracara Place, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
45 School Road, Tai Tapu
Ray White Rolleston
452A Ellesmere Junction Rd, Springston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
27 High Street, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
3028 Coaltrack Road, Coalgate
Matson & Allan Darfield
24 Crowder Street, Lincoln
Harcourts Lincoln
9 Kinglear Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
19 Durrells Crescent, Kaiapoi
Ray White Lincoln
18 Lynley Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
16A Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
38 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston
Property Brokers
11 Palladio Avenue, Leeston
Matson & Allan Leeston
4/545 Maddisons Road, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
23 Faith Place, West Melton
Bayleys Canterbury
2.45pm - 3.15pm
2.45pm - 3.15pm
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3.30pm - 4.00pm
3.30pm - 4.00pm
16 Barnsley Crescent, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
34 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
112 Aplineview, West Melton
Bayleys Canterbury
95 Lowes Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
31 Kingdowne Drive, West Melton
Matson & Allan Rolleston
9 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
18 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
670 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston
Harcourts Lincoln
61 Cornwall Lane, Kirwee
Harcourts Rolleston
63 Patterson Terrace, Halswell
Ray White Rolleston
7 Corriedale Lane, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
59 Thames Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
7 Northmoor Boulevard
Ray White Rolleston
238 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
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LINCOLN 03 325 7299
www.rwlincoln.co.nz
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FARMLANDS LINCOLN 03 325 2889
FARMLANDS LEESTON 03 324 3189
FARMLANDS DARFIELD 03 317 9070
PROPERTY BROKERS ROLLESTON
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
ROLLESTON 03 929 0306
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
HARCOURTS HORNBY 03 349 9919
HARCOURTS ROLLESTON 03 347 4711
HARCOURTS LINCOLN 03 662 9933
PGG WRIGHTSON CANTERBURY
03 318 7850, www.pggwre.co.nz
MATSON & ALLAN
www.marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON 03 347 9949
DARFIELD 03 318 8204
LEESTON 03 324 3704
MIKE PERO ROLLESTON
03 347 1111, www.mikepero.com
BAYLEYS
CANTERBURY 03 375 4700
www.bayleys.co.nz
GLASS MILES
CHRISTCHURCH 03 343 5178
www.glassmiles.co.nz
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