Selwyn Times: March 04, 2020

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 

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Former hotel goes unsold at auction 

Bid to stop 

supermarket 

being built 

at new 

subdivision 

• By Devon Bolger 

THE FORMER Hororata Hotel 

has failed to sell at auction. 

The building was damaged in 

the 2010 earthquake and 

has not operated as a hotel 

since. 

The listing on the Bayleys 

website said: “Whilst considerable 

repairs have been undertaken, 

it remains uninsured and 

accordingly is offered for sale 

by auction on an ‘as is where is’ 

basis.” 

There were no bids at the 

auction last week. 

The rateable value of the 

property is $530,000. 

The land is valued at 

$165,000 and the building is 

$365,000. 

Real estate agent Richard 

Innes said: “We are still just 

HISTORY: The former 

Hororata Hotel did not 

sell at auction and is up 

for sale ‘as is, where is.’ 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

chipping away on it, We have 

a few people just floating 

around but nothing solid at this 

stage.” 

What is most special about 

the property is its historic feel, 

he said. 

• Turn to page 4 


RESIDENTS ARE trying to 

stop a proposed Countdown 

supermarket being built in their 

new subdivision. 

Robyn Twemlow, who lives 

close to where the superrmarket is 

planned in Flemington, Lincoln, 

said residents had no issue with 

the supermarket itself – just where 

it will go if resource consent is 

granted. 

“It is the placement of it in a 

residential subdivision that is our 

concern. When we bought here 

three years ago everything was 

planned sections. We were told 

there would be a cafe opening and 

possibly a day care and that was 

it,” she said. 

Residents are worried about 

potential noise and traffic issues 

being created by the supermarket. 

“We are worried about the 

increased traffic on Birchs Rd. 

The roads are very narrow, if you 

have a car parked on the side of 

the road that’s half of it gone so 

with increased parking it’s going 

to make it difficult for driving 

and also for emergency services 

vehicles to access the subdivision. 

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EAGLE BY name; eagle by nature. 

On page 5 today we reveal two good 

catches by the police helicopter Eagle. 

A member of the public spotted three 

vehicles at a Lincoln property on Saturday 

and called the police. 

The Auckland-based chopper, in Canterbury for a trial, was 

sent. The suspects realised they had been spotted and drove off. 

Eagle guided police patrols to where the cars were fleeing to 

and it was a straightforward catch. 

Later on Saturday night, six people in a car failed to stop for 

police. They got to a property in Kirwee, jumped out and ran to 

find a place to hide in the dark. 

With the chopper hovering above it was an easy catch. Long 

may it stay in Canterbury. 

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Wednesday March 4 2020 3 

News 

Driver says he shouldn’t 

have to pay for pothole damage to car 


Brodie 

Grave 

WEST MELTON resident Brodie 

Grave does not think he should 

have to foot the bill for repairs to 

his car after hitting a pothole on 

Jones Rd in Rolleston. 

The 22-year-old 

was travelling 

along the road 

when he heard a 

large bang after 

hitting an unexpected 

pothole 

he says was about 

5cm deep. 

One of his tyres 

blew instantly and the rim has 

been damaged to the point of 

needing replacement. 

He estimates the work will cost 

about $700. 

“It’s a lot of money for a 

young person and I don’t think 

I should be responsible for it. 

They [council] should at least pay 

for replacement of the rim,” Mr 

Grave said. 

“It is also frustrating that I am 

having to use my parents’ car for 

potentially up to two weeks. If 

it hadn’t been for them I would 

have been screwed.” 

Mr Grave has been in touch 

FRIGHTENING: Brodie Grave was travelling down Jones Rd 

when he hit this pothole causing his tyre to blow and his rim to 

buckle (inset). 

with the district council and 

Mayor Sam Broughton but said 

he was told they would not help 

to pay for the repairs. 

District council transportation 

asset delivery manager Mark 

Chamberlain said they are aware 

of the specific pothole on the road 

and it has now been patched up. 

“The council does not pay 

for or contribute to repairs to 

vehicles. This is a matter between 

car owners and their insurers,” 

he said. 

Mr Grave said he considered 

going to his insurer but it would 

not be worth making a claim due 

to the excess he would still be 

required to pay. 

The district council has received 

nine complaints regarding 

potholes on Jones Rd in Rolleston 

since January last year. 

“The asphalt seal on Jones Rd is 

at the end of its life and a reseal is 

planned for the next financial year. 

Patching will continue to maintain 

the seal until then,” Mr Chamberlain 

said. 

Mr Grave says this is not good 

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enough and Jones Rd has been in 

bad condition for years. 

“There was no signage there 

warning about the pothole. I 

understand they have a massive 

roading network to cover but 

they knew about Jones Rd and 

did nothing. Why should I have 

to pay for this? 

“I was very lucky actually with 

the damage I had. If it had been 

a lighter vehicle or something 

like a moped it could have killed 

them,” he said. 

Although he is unhappy with 

the district council’s response he 

said he has been well supported 

by councillor Jeff Bland and 

James Faber of HEB Construction 

who hold the maintenance 

contract for the road. 

“I just want the council to 

figure out how this got so out of 

hand. How did they let a main 

thoroughfare like Jones Rd 

deteriorate for years?” Mr Grave 

said. 

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• Birchs Rd roadworks, page 15 

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In Brief 

HEALTH HUB BUILD SOON 

Construction of the Rolleston 

Health Hub will start this 

month. The facility will be built 

on land directly opposite the 

district council offices, next to 

the St John ambulance base. 

The district council appointed 

construction firm Naylor Love 

to undertake the build. It is 

set to cost about $14.7 million, 

and is being funded as a 

commercial investment. It will 

have a primary birthing unit, 

community health services 

and will sit alongside a general 

practice, radiology and other 

community health and social 

services. 

OLD PIT FIRE REIGNITES 

Leeston firefighters were called 

to a small rubbish fire that 

they suspect was reignited 

after a previous pit fire. Chief 

fire officer Lloyd Clausen said 

they were called to the 2 sq m 

fire on Irwell Rakaia Rd on 

Sunday at 10.45am. “We think 

it was an old pit fire that had 

been rekindled by the wind. It 

could have been sitting there 

for months.” Mr Clausen said it 

was lucky they got there quickly 

or it may have escalated due to 

all the dry grass in the district. 

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Historic former Hororata pub a 

‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ 

• From page 1 

“It’s a great community structure 

and building and there are a 

lot of happy memories there for 

people over the years. 

“People would 

love to see it 

reinstated again 

but its probably 

more likely 

that someone 

will look at it 

for a BnB or 

Richard Innes 

something like 

that. We’ve had 

people looking at 

it as a potential home too,” he said. 

The listing says the building 

features 10 bedrooms, six double 

and four single, large living, 

dining and/or function spaces, a 

kitchen with storage room plus a 

previous commercial kitchen and 

is serviced by three bathrooms 

including six toilets. 

It has been re-carpeted and the 

original cellar is still accessible. 

In recent years the building has 

been used for residential accommodation. 

Outbuildings include a threebay 

shed, double garage, pump 

shed and two garden sheds. 

The 9000 sq m land parcel on 

Hororata Rd bounds Cordys 

PHOTOS: BAYLEYS 

Stream is subdividable and offers 

extensive views to Mt Hutt and 

the surrounding mountains, the 

listing says. 

Mr Innes said owning the 

building is a once in a lifetime 

opportunity. 

“It feels like, after what happened 

at the Kirwee Tavern too, 

we are losing all of our historic 

pubs so it would be nice if we 

can get someone to jump in 

there and take it on and bring it 

back to its former glory,” he said. 

The Kirwee Tavern was 

destroyed in a fire that broke out 

at 11.50pm on Christmas Eve last 

year. 

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Police helicopter 

helps catch 

suspected burglars 


THE NEW Eagle police 

helicopter helped to catch three 

suspected burglars found at a 

property in Lincoln on Saturday. 

Police received a call at 7.45pm 

reporting a possible burglary at a 

property on Accommodation Rd. 

A member of the public had 

observed three vehicles and 

thought they looked suspicious. 

A police spokeswoman said: 

“The Eagle observed three vehicles 

leaving the property and was 

able to monitor the vehicles until 

ground staff were on scene to 

conduct vehicle stops.” 

One vehicle was stopped on 

Trices Rd, one on Springs Rd and 

the location of where the third 

was stopped is unknown. 

There was no stolen property 

found in any of the vehicles. 

“It sounds like the alleged offenders 

may have been disturbed at 

the property by the arrival of Eagle, 

as they appear to have left in their 

vehicles as soon as they became 

aware Eagle was observing them,” 

the spokeswoman said. 

Three men, two 22-year-olds 

and a 28-year-old, have been 

charged with burglary. 

The 22-year-olds were scheduled 

to appear in Christchurch District 

Court on Monday; the 28-year-old 

will appear on March 23. 

The Eagle helicopter was involved 

in another call-out in the 

district later on Saturday night. 

A vehicle failed to stop for 

police in Wards Rd in Darfield at 

10.15pm. 

A police spokeswoman said 

they initially pursued the vehicle 

but abandoned a short time later 

due to the manner of driving. 

The helicopter was able to 

observe the car as it continued 

driving and stopped at a property 

in Kirwee. 

“Six people left the vehicle and 

attempted to hide from police. 

The Eagle crew was able to direct 

ground staff to where the people 

were hiding and all were taken 

into custody,” she said. 

A 25-year-old man has been 

charged with failing to stop and 

dangerous driving. 

He is scheduled to appear in 

Christchurch District Court 

today. 

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• From page 1 

“The noise is a problem 

as well, the trucks will 

start to load before the 

supermarket opens in the 

morning,” she said. 

The residents also think 

the supermarket will be an 

eyesore for people coming 

into Lincoln. 

Ms Twemlow said they 

are waiting to see if there is 

going to be public notification 

for the development. 

The issue was discussed 

at a neighbours’ meet and 

greet on Sunday. 

“We also will hopefully 

ask the district council for 

a public meeting about the 

development.” 

A district council 

spokesman said: “Any 

decision on whether to 

decline or grant the consent 

will be made once the 

notification decision has 

been determined. 

“The district council is 

currently reviewing the supermarket 

application and 

will be making a decision 

on notification in the next 

few weeks,” he said. 

Flemington developer 

Shane Kennedy and 

Countdown were unable 

to respond to Selwyn 

Times questions about the 

FIGHT: Flemington subdivision residents are 

concerned about the noise and traffic affects if a 

Countdown supermarket goes in next door at this 

proposed site. 


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Deputy Mayor Malcolm 

Lyall said he does not agree 

with the supermarket 

going in at the proposed 

location. 

“I think we never intended 

to have anything 

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in Lincoln and I think 

I would be very disappointed 

if I was one of the 

people who have bought a 

section in that subdivision 

and found that excess land 

has been sold for a supermarket. 

“I would be absolutely 

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those residents and I feel 

for them,” he said. 

The district council 

received a resource consent 

application from Lincoln 

Developments Ltd in August 

last year. 

They have applied to 

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supermarket between 7am 

and 10pm seven days a 

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SELWYN TIMES 

News 

Man 

charged 

with 

filming 

woman 

showering 

• By Sophie Cornish 

A MAN has been charged 

after allegedly being caught 

filming a woman on his 

cellphone while she was 

showering. 

Li Zhang Tan, 25, was living 

in Leeston when the offending 

happened. 

The Selwyn Times has learnt 

on about 12 occasions, Tan 

allegedly set up his cellphone in 

a pile of clothes on a bathroom 

floor after he showered, to 

film the woman while she was 

showering. 

The woman eventually 

discovered the camera, leading 

police to charge Tan with three 

charges of intentionally making 

an intimate visual recording of 

another person. 

He appeared in the district 

court last month and is expected 

to appear again tomorrow. 

Centre repairs could cost ratepayers 


RATEPAYERS may have to 

pay an extra $5 a year to cover 

unplanned maintenance 

work on the Selwyn Aquatic 

Centre. 

Some fastenings in the ceiling 

were sent away for sampling and 

found to be cracking. Work will 

begin on replacing them all this 

month. 

A report presented to district 

councillors at a meeting last 

Wednesday outlined the work 

required. 

It is expected to cost an additional 

$690,000. 

The additional work is covered 

by funds allocated to undertake 

scheduled maintenance and 

renewal work as part of the 

main contract for the extension 

project. 

But the maintenance work 

that was already planned is 

expected to reach $785,000 and 

will now need to be funded by 

other means. 

The report said: “Although 

$690,000 of the maintenance is 

provided by existing budgets, 

the balance of $785,000 will 

need to be funded over time 

from an increase to the various 

aquatic centre rates. 

“Simplistically, if the $785,000 

is funded over a 10-year maintenance 

cycle, the pool’s rates 

would need to lift by $5 per 

property from July 1, 2021.” 

The options for increasing 

the pool rates will be considered 

as part of the 2021-2031 Long 

Term Plan and will be part of 

public consultation on the 

plan. 

In November last year, there 

was a brief power outage at the 

aquatic centre which resulted 

in the air sock collapsing upon 

itself. 

The report said: “Although the 

power came on again the building 

management system that 

runs activities such as the air 

sock did not restart. 

“Instead there was a delay and 

when the air sock did inflate, 

it caused a huge amount of air 

to rush through the system at 

one time causing a number of 

fastenings to shear and break 

where the air sock was attached 

to the roof.” 

The metallurgist who sampled 

the fastenings found that all that 

were tested had stress corrosion 

cracking associated with any 

exposed surface, the report said. 

“The sampling report highly 

CRACK: Ceiling fastenings at 

the Selwyn Aquatic Centre 

need to be replaced adding 

an additional nearly $700,000 

cost to the extension project. 

recommended that the fastenings 

are replaced with urgency 

to avoid unexpected sudden 

failures. 

“This result was obviously of 

a major concern because there 

are many different fixings and 

fastenings in the existing ceiling 

system.” 

For the work to be undertaken, 

the pools must be empty 

and closed to swimmers. 

“To avoid these issues it has 

been concluded that the work 

will be carried out of hours for 

five days a week on a rope access 

system. This work is estimated 

to take around eight weeks to 

complete,” the report said. 

Work on replacing the 

fastenings will begin this month 

and is expected to be completed 

in June. 

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ROCKERS: (Left) – Zed members Ben Campbell, Adrian Palmer, Nathan King and Andy Lynch. (Right) – Iva Davies, front man of 

Australian band Icehouse. 

Saturday’s Selwyn Sounds a sell-out 

• By Matt Slaughter 

THE DISTRICT is gearing 

up for its biggest music event 

of the year, Selwyn Sounds on 

Saturday. 

All 10,000 tickets have sold out 

ahead of the Lincoln Domain 

event, which will include seven 

acts. 

The day will start with former 

Lincoln High School student Jed 

Parsons performing a set including 

songs from his critically 

acclaimed album Midnight Feast. 

Automatic 80s will then take the 

stage and this will be followed by 

a hit-filled set from New Zealand 

icons The Mockers. 

In the afternoon and evening, 

the crowd will be rocked 

by headliners Midge Ure the 

Voice of Ultravox, Zed, 10cc and 

Icehouse. 

Icehouse frontman Iva Davies 

told Selwyn Times in August the 

band will wind back the clock 

and put on a performance with 

just as much energy as they 

brought when they formed as 

Flowers about 40 years ago. 

“I’ve been working with 

some of these guys for 35 years 

and they are absolutely the 

most brilliant set of musicians 

that Australia has to offer, I’m 

completely confident in saying 

that,” he said. 

Event director David Parlane 

said it was a fantastic result to 

sell out a week before the event. 

“Our selection of artists has 

been a success, with our fans 

who enjoyed last year’s event 

returning, but also to a lot of 

first-timers experiencing the 

summer concert of 2020. The 

crowd is in for a real treat on the 

day and it looks like the weather 

is going to behave and we will 

have a beautiful Canterbury 

day,” he said. 

•VIP and express pass gates 

open at 9.30am and general 

admission gates will follow at 

10am. 

Hororata 

Night Glow 

to return 

THE HORORATA Night Glow 

Festival will return in May next 

year. 

“The Hororata Night Glow is a 

community-run event that takes 

a huge amount of effort to make 

happen. With 2020 being the 

10 th birthday for the Hororata 

Highland Games it is the right 

decision for our community to 

bring the Night Glow back in 

2021,” Hororata Community 

Trust chairman Richard Lang 

said. 

The festival was launched in 

2018 and held again last year 

with a huge crowd in attendance. 

“The popularity of the 

Hororata Night Glow is exciting, 

but it does bring some challenges 

operationally and we have 

a number of plans in place to 

manage this at the next event,” 

Mr Lang said. 

Said director Michael Oakley: 

“The balloonists love coming to 

Hororata and being part of our 

community. They are all really 

keen to come back. There are 

a number of new displays and 

attractions we are keen to add to 

the event.” 

• The Hororata Night Glow 

Festival will take place on 

May 8 2021. 

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Funding for 

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blocks in 

district 


LAKE COLERIDGE is set to 

get a new public toilet and a car 

park and picnic area. 

The district council applied to 

the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure 

Fund and received 

$332,600 for the work. 

Other projects that will be 

undertaken with the funding 

include a new public toilet and 

wastewater system at Hororata 

Domain. 

The toilet will have five cubicles 

and will be located close to 

the existing toilet block. 

The community centre will be 

in a similar position allowing 

both buildings to use the one 

effluent system. 

The funding from the Government 

includes operational 

servicing support on the projects 

for two years. 

A report tabled at a district 

council meeting last week said: 

“Work is currently in progress 

on planning and consenting for 

these two projects 

“The funding contract with 

MBIE will be executed once 

consents for the work have been 

obtained.’’ 

Long-serving librarian retires 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

EVER SINCE she was a child 

West Melton resident Chris 

Archbold has loved reading books. 

“I grew up in quite a poor 

family. We always had a book in 

our Christmas and our birthday 

present,” she said. 

Even at primary school, as soon 

as she was old enough, she became 

her school library’s student helper 

at the age of about eight. 

Now after nearly 25 years, Mrs 

Archbold will retire from her 

role as a librarian at Riccarton 

Primary School with her last day 

planned for April 9. 

“I am not at retirement age, 

I just think it is time someone 

young came in. I am 64 now. 

Our wonderful students as much 

as I love them to bits, I think it 

is time they have someone more 

versed with the technology side 

of life,” she said. 

Mrs Archbold, who initially 

started at the school as a teacher 

aid before becoming its librarian 

after a year, said she has loved 

her time at the school. 

“I have amazing memories. It 

is a very special school this school 

no matter the staff, no matter 

the principal and no matter the 

students. It is just amazing. 

Even visitors come to our school 

and say there is an amazing feeling 

and you just don’t know what 

it is.” 

Mrs Archbold said she has 

loved helping children find the 

right book and seeing children 

who don’t like reading find a 

book they enjoy. 

“The library has just over 4000 

books. Every book I love, every 

single one of them,” she said. 

Some of the biggest changes 

she has seen over the last 25 

years in the language becoming 

less formalised and the popularity 

growth in graphic books. 

“Our boys are the ones we find 

the hardest to get reading but 

graphic novels changed their 

life . . . they can’t get enough of 

them,” Mrs Archbold said. 

She said many amazing stories 

such as The Diary Of a Young 

Girl by Anne Frank is now condensed 

into a graphic novel. 

Before becoming a librarian, 

Mrs Archbold had a varied 

career working in banking and 

finance. She then became a stayat-home 

Mum before working 

part-time at Nurse Maude supporting 

the elderly. 

Mrs Archbold, known as 

“Chris” to her pupils due to her 

last name being too difficult to 

LOVE OF BOOKS: 

Long-serving librarian 

Chris Archbold of West 

Melton will retire from 

Riccarton Primary 

School after 25 years. 


pronounce, will now be spending 

more of her extra time with her 

three grandchildren. 

“That was too hard because 

you would get attachments 

and they would pass on. I couldn’t 

cope so I thought righto these 

younger ones – here I am. 

“I have got three lovely 

grandchildren, I have a marvellous 

husband and I have a great 

big garden that is suffering. 

“I think it is time. It is going 

to be a sad day when I leave. But 

once you make the decision you 

just have to go through with it,” 

Mrs Archbold said. 

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HOMEGROWN: West Rolleston School pupils re-potting vegetables to use in 

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Schools prepare 

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PUPILS FROM two Selwyn 

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who have been preparing 

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West Rolleston and West 

Melton schools are taking 

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St Albans, Burnside Primary, 

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Students committed 

to Borneo fundraiser 

ROLLESTON College students 

are doing what they can to 

fundraise for a trip to Borneo 

this year. 

There are 13 students and 

two teachers taking part in the 

Antipodeans Expedition and will 

spend three weeks on the Southeast 

Asian island in December. 

Students have been fundraising 

to help with a community project 

while on the trip. 

The group helped with cleaning 

up Hagley Park after the Electric 

Ave Festival to raise funds. 

“The learners turned up bright 

and early at 7am with parents, 

friends and siblings to help out, in 

total having about 25 crew members,” 

Rolleston College learning 

coach Amanda Almeida said. 

“Some came to lend a hand for 

a couple hours before rushing 

off to other commitments while 

others spent 5hr cleaning up the 

little niggly bits left in the grass 

and mud.” 

The group aims to raise at least 

$2000 for the community project 

in Sarawak. 

“It was great to get such an 

awesome opportunity to raise a 

good chunk of money towards 

MOTIVATED: Rolleston College students are working hard to 

fundraise for a community project they will partake in on a trip 

to Borneo later this year. 

our community project,” Ms 

Almeida said. 

Last month year 11 Jed Mc- 

Cready organised for the group 

to get together and garden for a 

neighbour to earn some money. 

“Eight of us took up the 

gardening challenge. It was hot, 

dusty work and we pulled a lot 

of weeds. It was a good feeling 

when we looked back at the end 

of the day and saw what we had 

achieved together,” he said. 

“We all worked hard and it was 

recognised with a $50 bonus. In 

total we earned $300 towards 

our group funds for our Borneo 

community project.” 

Busy start to 

year for West 

Melton pupils 

IT HAS been a busy start to 

the year for the pupils at West 

Melton School. 

There were 34 new pupils and 

eight new staff welcomed with a 

mihi whakatau. 

The school also held its annual 

year 5 – 8 duathlon, where pupils 

had a chance to compete as an 

individual entry or as part of a 

team. 

The top competitors now have 

a chance to compete at the Selwyn 

Central Zone duathlon being 

held at the Motukarara Domain 

at the end of this month. 

The new student ambassadors 

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new subdivision 

Meeting the needs of elderly 

HERE IN Selwyn we have a 

relatively young population, with 

many of our new subdivisions 

proving popular with couples 

and families with younger 

children. 

We have fewer than average 

older residents in our district 

compared to other parts of New 

Zealand – 10.8 per cent of people 

in Selwyn are aged 65 years and 

over compared with 14.3 per cent 

of the total New Zealand population. 

Given that our older population 

is in the minority it is more 

important than ever that we pay 

attention to their needs in terms 

of the facilities and services we 

offer in our communities. 

One of the difficulties that 

older people in our region have 

faced is that there has been a lack 

of options in terms of retirement 

villages or housing designed specifically 

for older people’s needs 

here in Selwyn. 

As we age our need to access 

healthcare often increases and 

it is important that we have the 

facilities available to cater for this 

demand. 

As well as good local GP care, 

local facilities such as Ellesmere 

Hospital in Leeston and the new 

Akaroa Health Centre that offer 

specialised healthcare for older 

people within their communities 

are very important for both the 

patient and family and friends 

supporting them. 

I recently attended a gala event 

at the Ellesmere Hospital and 

would like to acknowledge the 

role of the Friends of Ellesmere 

Hospital in raising funds for and 

continuing to advocate for this 

facility. 

Of course, many people 

over 60 enjoy excellent health 

and continue to work in paid 

employment or perform vital 

volunteering roles within our 

communities. 

Events such as the Swell Expo 

which was held in October last 

year in Lincoln highlight the 

various opportunities available 

to this age group in particular. 

If you are a resident of Selwyn 

aged over 60 and are interested 

in learning more about health 

services for older people in our 

region, Mardi Postill from the 

Canterbury District Health 

Board will be speaking on this 

topic at a morning tea event I am 

hosting next month. 

The meeting will be held on 

Friday, March 20, commencing 

at 10.30am at the West Melton 

Community and Recreation 

Centre located at 1163 West 

Coast Rd in West Melton. 

•If you would like to attend, 

please RSVP to Sharon 

O’Callaghan in my office 

before Friday, March 13 by 

emailing selwynoffice@ 

parliament.govt.nz or by 

phoning 344 0418 

CARE NEEDED: Roadworks on Birchs Rd. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Works force speed 

restrictions on Birchs Rd 


ROADWORKS ON Birchs Rd 

will finish in about three weeks. 

The work started last week. 

District council transportation 

asset delivery manager Mark 

Chamberlain said the work is a 

combination of area-wide pavement 

treatment, pre-seal repairs 

and reseal on each side of the 

road. 

“There will be a lower speed 

limit in place during the 

construction that will likely be 

50km/h or 30km/h depending 

on the stage of construction as 

part of the temporary traffic 

management. 

“There has been a 50km/h 

temporary speed limit in place 

because of some failures that 

were considered a hazard for 

road users. These are within the 

area being reconstructed.” 

The speed limit will return to 

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Malvern Community Board goes 

mobile for local sessions 

The Malvern Community Board is hitting the road to hold monthly 

catch-ups with people around the ward. 

The informal clinics will be held on the second Monday of each 

month in different locations around the ward, allowing people to 

catch up and discuss issues with the Board. Some Council staff will 

also be present to talk with people and answer questions. 

Board Chair John Morten says the aim is to create a relaxed space 

where the Board is accessible for people to discuss issues. “It’s to 

make it easy for people to do business with Council. Come and join 

us for a cup of tea and a biscuit and a chat—highlight issues and 

ask questions.” 

The first clinic will be held on Monday 9 March, from 3–6pm at the 

Glentunnel Community Centre. 

Selwyn Health Hub 

construction to begin 

Construction on the Selwyn Health Hub will begin early this month, after the Canterbury District 

Health Board and Pacific Radiology signed up to leases for the site. 

The integrated health and social services hub on Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston has been part 

of the Council’s plans since 2017, to improve access to health services for Selwyn’s rapidlygrowing 

population. 

It will comprise a primary birthing unit, District Health Board community health services, General 

Practice, pharmacy and other health and social services. Pacific Radiology services will include 

MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-rays. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says he is delighted to see the project getting under way. 

“This is another example of Selwyn looking well ahead and investing strategically to ensure the 

district continues to grow and prosper. During consultation our community strongly endorsed the 

idea of having a wider range of health providers located in the district, reducing the need for the 

people of Selwyn to travel out of the district for care. 

“It will be part of the mix of amenities and facilities that make the district such an attractive place 

to buy a home and bring up a family.” 

Naylor Love has been appointed as the lead contractor to build the hub next to the St John 

Ambulance base. 

Budget for the construction is $14.7 million, funded as a commercial investment. The building is 

expected to open for the first patients in mid-2021. 

Dr Jeremy Sharr, Pacific Radiology Managing Radiologist for the Canterbury region, says the 

project is an excellent example of the Council working with its community to best meet their 

health care needs. 

“Our primary focus is to deliver world-class radiology and it’s fantastic to work with a council 

committed to increasing health services. We look forward to bringing our full range of services to 

the Selwyn community from the new Selwyn health hub next year.” 

Be ready for the Alpine Fault quake 

There is a 50% chance of a major earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years, but a few simple 

steps is all it takes to be prepared. 

A presentation about an Alpine Fault earthquake will be held at Lincoln Event Centre on Wednesday 11 

March, 7.30–9pm, hosted by the Council Civil Defence team. 

While the prospect seems scary, preparing now will make a big difference later, Council Community 

Resilience Coordinator Sue Jenkins says. 

“What you do now will make your life more comfortable and easier. A few simple steps is all you need to 

take, but it will make all the difference.” 

The meeting will feature a video presentation from the University of Canterbury Professor Tom Wilson 

on the risks of the fault rupturing and what is likely to happen when it does, followed by a presentation 

from the Civil Defence team with simple, practical tips on how you can be better prepared. 

University of the third age begins 

in Malvern 

Over 73 people attended the inaugural University of the Third Age 

(U3A) Malvern meeting in Darfield. 

U3A is for people who are retired, semi-retired or nearing retirement 

and want to be part of a learning community. 

The group heard from keynote speaker, Phillip Bagshaw, a general 

surgeon who was a key instigator in the creation of the Charity 

Hospital, Christchurch, who gave an entertaining and eye opening 

presentation on the Charity Hospital and the health system. 

Members of the Malvern U3A steering committee say they were 

thrilled by the range of people who attended and the opportunity to 

meet people in the district they had not met before. 

U3A was promoted as part of the Council’s SWELL expo in October 

last year, followed by a meeting to establish interest and appoint a 

steering committee in December. The Council will be running the 

SWELL expo again in October this year. 

U3A Malvern meets monthly and has a keynote speaker – each 

speaker providing a fascinating story. The next U3A meeting will 

be held on Friday 20 March. For more information on U3A Malvern, 

please contact: U3Amalvern@gmail.com 

RATES REMINDER 

By now you should have received your rates invoice for the 

third quarter of the 2019/20 rating year. 

This invoice covers the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 

March 2020, and is due for payment without penalty by 15 

March 2020. 

If you have not yet received your invoice, or if you would 

like to arrange to have your rates emailed instead of posted, 

please contact our Customer Services Team on 0800 Selwyn 

to discuss, or email us at contactus@selwyn.govt.nz. 

If you have recently moved into a new dwelling in Selwyn, 

please phone or email us to update your new address and 

contact details. Find out about payment options including 

EasyPay and online payments at selwyn.govt.nz/rates. 

Council Call 

Selwyn District Council 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

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EDGE CONNECTOR OUT 

AND ABOUT 

Look out for Selwyn Libraries’ 

Edge Connector Vehicle around 

the district over the next month. 

Browse a selection of items 

available to borrow, download 

our new app and see the full 

range of eResources you can 

subscribe to. The vehicle can 

be kitted out with different 

resources at different locations, 

such as our new technology 

kits, a 3D printer and sewing 

machines. 

· Fri 6 Mar, 9.30–11.30am, 

Rakaia Huts Community 

Room, 1.30–3pm Southbridge 

Community Hall 

· Mon 9 Mar, 10am–12pm, 

Glenroy Community Hall 

· Tue 10 Mar, 1–3pm, 

Windwhistle School 

· Thu 12 Mar, 10am–12pm 

Hororata Fire Station 

· Wed 18 Mar, 10am–12pm, 

Dunsandel Community Rooms 

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 the Council meeting 

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 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee 

Wed 4 Mar 9.30am 

Rolleston Council offices 

District Plan Committee 

Active Autumn 

Active Autumn, the Council’s annual active 

transport initiative, will be kicking off for its third 

year in Term 2. For the month of May, children 

will be encouraged to get active by walking or 

wheeling their way to school with the opportunity 

to win some great prizes. In 2019 there were 

over 3,500 children across Selwyn involved and 

this year is shaping up to be even bigger. 

Active transport has many benefits for the 

school community from reducing congestion 

at the school gate to developing road safety 

awareness. Contact roadsafety@selwyn.govt.nz 

to get your school involved. 

ON THE 

ROADS 

and 1.30–3.30pm, The Hub, 

Burnham 

· Sat 21 Mar, 10am–12pm, West 

Melton Shopping Centre 

· Wed 25 Mar, 10am–12pm, 

Kirwee Bowling Club and 1–3pm, 

Greendale Community Hall 

· Thu 26 Mar, 10–11.30am, 

Whitecliffs Domain (weather 

permitting) and 12.30–3pm, 

Glentunnel Community Centre 

FLUSH YOUR TAPS 

Some plumbing fittings have 

the potential to allow minute 

traces of metals to accumulate 

in water standing in the fittings 

for several hours. Although the 

health risk is small, the Ministry 

of Health recommends that you 

flush a mugful of water from 

your drinking-water tap each 

morning before use to remove 

any metals that may have 

dissolved from the plumbing 

fittings. We are recommending 

this simple precaution for all 

households, including those 

Wed 4 Mar 1pm 


Council 

Wed 11 Mar 1pm 


District Plan Committee 

Wed 18 Mar 9.30am 


DISTRICT COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 

Castle Hill Community 

Association – AGM 

Sun 8 Mar 10am 

Castle Hill Village Hall 

Dunsandel Community 

Committee 

Mon 16 Mar 7.30pm 

Dunsandel Community Hall 

Kirwee Community Committee 


Kirwee Community Hall 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

On the roads this week 

on public and private water 

supplies. This notice is issued 

on behalf of the Director-General 

of Health, Ministry of Health. 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

Rolleston Rugby Football Club 

has applied for a club licence. 

Objections are open until 16 

March. Lincoln University has 

applied for the renewal of an 

on licence. Objections are 

open until 19 March. For more 

information visit selwyn.govt.nz/ 

alcoholnotices. 

CALLING ALL ARTISTS 

Entries are open for any artist or 

aspiring artists in the district to 

exhibit for the Arts Heart Selwyn 

Central Arts Council annual 

arts exhibition on 3–5 April. 

Ridiculously low commission. 

Entries close mid-March. Email 

secretaryartsheart@gmail.com 

for an entry form or for more 

information call Rails on 027 

717 1021. 

Management Committee 


Sports Pavilion, Kirwee 

Recreation Reserve 

Lincoln Community Committee 

Mon 9 Mar 7pm, Fitzgerald 

Room, Lincoln Event Centre 

Sheffield-Waddington Reserve 

Board Committee 

Wed 4 Mar 7.30pm 

Sheffield Domain Pavilion 

Tawera Memorial Hall 

Committee 

Wed 4 Mar 7.30pm 

Tawera Memorial Hall 

Weedons Residents’ 

Association 

Tue 10 Mar 7.30pm 

Weedons Reserve Pavilion 

Whitecliffs Township & Domain 

Committee 


Glentunnel Hall 

Tennyson Street is closed from 43 Tennyson Street to the Rolleston Police Station 

due to the Rolleston Town Centre infrastructure upgrade. Lowes Road is one way 

both sides of the Tennyson Street intersection, open to traffic travelling away from 

the intersection, due to the intersection upgrade. Traffic management will also be in 

place on Tennyson Street from Bronte Way to just south of the intersection. Speed 

restrictions are in place on Springs Road between Birchs Road and Trents Road due 

to maintenance work on the water system. 

Seal repairs and resurfacing are taking place on Wards Road and Birchs Road, Old West Coast Road, 

Cullens Road and Clintons Road. Traffic management will be in place for these works. Footpath 

construction is taking place in Rolleston on Chaucer Street and Lowes Road. These footpaths will be 

closed during construction. 

NZTA has advised that Hoskyns Road is left in and left out only at State Highway 1. The Weedons 

Interchange is now fully open and Berketts Road is open for left turn in (southbound) traffic only from 

State Highway 1. 

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Picnic in the Park 

Dunsandel 

Dunsandel Domain and 

Community Centre, 5–8pm 

There’s an extra special feature for 

Picnic in the Park, Dunsandel, with 

an indoor movie screening of 101 

Dalmatians starting at 6pm. Enjoy an 

evening at the park with the family, 

with live music a free sausage sizzle, 

Pedalmania, face painting and of 

course the movie. 

Lake Crichton Series 

Lake Crichton, 6.30pm 

A family-friendly running event to 

round out the working week. Enter 

individually, or in a team, with options 

for short and long courses available. 

For more details see the Lake 

Crichton Series Facebook page. 

Historical Society 

Celebrations at Doyleston 

Osborne Park 10am–3pm 

Doyleston is celebrating being “More 

than 150 Years Old” with vintage 

machinery (static and working), 

historical photograph display, food 

and craft stalls, a historical film 

evening (7pm Saturday), and other 

items and events. Contact Shona 03 

324 3960 for more details. 

Rolleston Basketball Jam 

Faringdon Playground, 1–3pm 

Jump into a 3X3 basketball game. No 

registration required, come along with a 

team, join a team, or just watch the fun. 

Pack a picnic and make the most of the 

afternoon, with other games provided 

music and prizes. All ages welcome. 

Prebbleton Summer Skate 

Jam and Picnic in the Park 

Prebbleton Community Park, 

5–7pm 

Come down and enjoy the latest 

picnic in the park and make the most 

of the summer skate jams. Enjoy an 

evening at the park with the family, 

with a free sausage sizzle, live music, 

free skate gear hire and coaching from 

Cheapskates Skate Skool. 

Darfield Drive-in Movie: 

The Karate Kid (1984) 

Darfield Domain, 7–9pm 

Park up, tune into the special frequency 

on your car radio and head back in time 

to relive the 1980s cult classic. 

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 

0800 SELWYN 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

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District roading plans 

Mayor Sam Broughton 

writes about the 

planned roading 

improvements in the 

district 

The district council 

maintains 2600km of 

roading network across 

Selwyn – including sealed 

and unsealed roads, 

footpaths, bridges and 

cycleways. 

We maintain and improve 

these assets to help 

ensure that travel around 

the district is safe and efficient. 

General rates are used 

to fund this activity, along 

with subsidies from the 

New Zealand Transport 

Agency who often contribute 

51 per cent to agreed 

projects. 

Projects on state highways 

are 100 per cent 

controlled and funded by 

NZTA. 

A key part of our role is 

ensuring that the network 

is fit for purpose and 

functions well with all the 

growth we continue to 

experience. 

This includes thorough 

BACKYARD CRITTERS 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology (insects 

and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces a new species 

found in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims to raise public 

awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living things around us. 

Check out the full list of invertebrates found at www.inaturalist.org/ 

projects/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincoln-section 

Many weevils are pests 

WEEVILS ARE a very 

big family of beetles 

called Curculionidae 

characterised by a long 

snout with their mouth on 

the end. 

Worldwide there are over 

83,000 recognised species 

of weevils, while in New 

Zealand there are more 

than 1500. Species in this 

family can range from 

just a few millimetres long 

to the massive, recordbreaking 

90mm long 

giraffe weevil. 

Many of the exotic 

species of weevils are pests, 

including the clover root 

weevil (Sitona lepidus) 

found in my backyard. 

This species first arrived 

in the North Island around 

1996 and then in the South 

Island 10 years later. 

Adults are are brown 

and 6mm in length while 

larvae are 3mm long and 

have a creamy coloured 

body with a brown head. 

modeling of how particular 

parts of the network 

will handle various traffic 

patterns. This is followed 

up with negotiations with 

NZTA to sort priority and 

funding assistance. 

The recent announcements 

from NZTA 

reinforce the good work 

that our council has placed 

into the preparation and 

advocacy. The whole 

of Canterbury received 

$159 million in funding 

and Selwyn’s share is 37 

per cent. 

The community in West 

Melton has been very 

active in pursuing an upgrade 

for the intersection 

of SH73 and Weedons Ross 

Rd. 

This is a busy and dangerous 

intersection. 

The funded lights will 

allow walkers, cyclists 

and vehicles to cross 

SH73, making daily 

activities such as traveling 

to school and going to 

work much safer. 

The overbridge in Rolleston 

to connect Hoskyns 

Rd to Rolleston Drive has 

PEST: Weevils can wreak havoc on agriculture 

Both adults and larvae 

feed on clover species – 

the former on leaves and 

the latter on roots and 

nitrogen-fixing nodules. 

As many as 1500 weevil 

larvae per square metre 

have been recorded in the 

soils beneath pastures. In 

pastures where this pest 

is present, it can cause 

been on our books for 

many years waiting for 

NZTA co-funding. 

Their decision to step 

up with funding means 

that access for freight and 

workers to and from Izone, 

Iport and the growing 

industrial park will be 

more fluid. It will provide 

safe crossing of the railway 

line and SH1 for public 

transport, walkers, cyclists 

and vehicles. 

This bridge provides 

more efficient access to 

Rolleston from the west of 

our district for those accessing 

supermarkets, the 

aquatic centre, and other 

areas of the town. 

The stretch of SH1 from 

Rolleston to Burnham is 

the most dangerous section 

of road in the district. 

The upgrades to key 

intersections along this 

road are very welcome and 

I know the users of these 

busy roads cannot wait 

for improvements to take 

place. 

If you haven’t caught up 

with the news you can find 

more at www.nzta.govt.nz 

significant damage to 

clover plants and up to 

50-100% reductions in 

nitrogen-fixation by clover. 

In 2006 New Zealand, 

entomologists released 

a parasitic wasp 

(Microctonus aethiopoides) 

which attacks the weevil 

and helps to reduce pest 

populations.


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Selwyn Times 

Rolleston roading projects update 

Tennyson Street – temporary closure 

Tennyson Street closed 

from next week 

From Monday 2 March Tennyson 

Street will be closed to traffic (in both 

directions) from Moore Street to the 

Police station, and will remain closed 

until late June. This change to the 

original timetable means that we will 

be able to complete the infrastructure 

works for the Rolleston Town Centre 

much sooner than initially scheduled. 

· A detour will be in place using 

Byron Street, Brookside Road and 

Rolleston Drive 

· The 820 bus stops will be moved to a 

temporary location on Rolleston Drive 

(see map). 

· Tennyson Street remains open 

to pedestrians. 

The project also includes temporarily 

extending Markham Way through to 

Norman Kirk Drive. This will allow for 

access to businesses and residences on 

Tennyson Street. 

Thanks for your patience while we carry 

Plan # 

out these major works in preparation 

for the new Rolleston Town Diagram Centre. 

#5 

We acknowledge this work will cause 

disruption, but speeding up the 

programme means the restricted access 

will be in place for a much shorter time. 

Closed to all traffic 

Closed bus stop 

Version #: 

Open bus stop 

THIS DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE 

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Date: 

Nov 2019 

Road: 

Road: 

Suggested traffic detour 

Operation: 

Tennyson St, Rolleston 820 WestboundPermanent static 

820 Eastbound 

Craig Daniels STMS L2/3 NP #76230 exp: 09/11/2021 

Indicative artist’s impression of Rolleston Town Centre. 

Indicative artist’s impression of Te Ara Ātea and Tennyson Street. 

selwyn.govt.nz

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March 2020 

Roading upgrades in progress – plan ahead 

www.invarion.com 

Rolleston is undergoing some significant roading upgrades to support the town’s continuing growth and provide 

connections to the southern motorway extension. While these roading upgrades are being completed we are 

encouraging people to plan their journey through Rolleston. 

We are encouraging people to access State Highway 1 using Rolleston Drive and the Weedons Road State 

Highway 1 Interchange. 

For all access to the town centre, we are encouraging people to use Rolleston Drive, Brookside Road and 

Masefield Drive. 

Thank you for your patience while we make these upgrades. 

Weedons Road State 

Highway 1 Interchange 

Road closed 

Suggested routes 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Michelle Jones 

Developing Rolleston and making it 

Michelle Jones is the 

new chairwoman of the 

Rolleston Residents 

Association. The mother 

of four speaks to reporter 

Devon Bolger about her 

aims for the group and love 

for the township 

Why did you want to get 

involved in the residents 

association? 

I stood for the district council 

last year in the Selwyn Central 

Ward and during that time I 

went along to the candidates 

evening event and was told the 

association was struggling to 

find a chairperson. After being 

pipped at the post during the 

election I was approached by 

the old chairwoman, Leonie 

MacLachlan, who asked if I 

would be interested in taking 

the position. I thought well yes, 

I could do that. Over the last few 

years the group has struggled 

with membership so it needed 

someone to take the reins and 

hopefully grow the organisation 

and in the meantime do some 

really cool things for Rolleston. 

I thought well I may not have 

got onto the district council 

but I love living here and I love 

making places better so I’ll give 

it a go. 

INVOLVED: Michelle Jones wants to do some cool things for Rolleston. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

How have you found being a 

part of the association so far? 

I have learned a lot. It’s great, 

but it is a huge learning curve. 

It is very interesting to find out 

what goes on under the surface 

that you don’t know about. 

What are you currently 

working on in the association? 

We have just gone through 

a bit of a restructure with the 

fireworks event. They have 

become their own organisation 

now so we have to regenerate 

ourselves and bring in some new 

initiatives. Previously, we have 

put footpaths down in Ambrose 

Estate near Tennyson St and flag 

tracks along some of the main 

roads. We will be extending 

that project in the next couple 

of months and getting some 

seasonal flags up. We really want 

to do some of the things that 

aren’t being done by anyone else 

and so we are just going through 

and sorting out what those 

events or what those things will 

be. We are going to be taking 

a lot more of an advocacy role 

when it comes to submitting 

on proposed legislation to the 

district council. A lot of residents 

find it either intimidating or 

just don’t know about it so this 

year we will be doing a lot more 

submitting on bylaws and things 

like that. I am also hoping to 

organise a world record attempt 

next year. The details aren’t 

confirmed and you’ll laugh but 

when the new indoor courts at 

Foster Park are open we’d like 

to do a world record attempt. 

We want to invite some local 

rest homes to join us and then 

have a team of 12 make the most 

cups of tea they can in an hour 

to celebrate the opening of the 

new facilities because, of course, 

it will be big enough for a large 

number of people. We want to 

get some mugs printed up for it 

that say it’s ‘a record-breaking 

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a better place to live 

Why do you think people 

should get involved in 

community groups? 

For me personally, it’s 

about developing the town 

you live in. It’s about making 

it a better place because you 

can’t always just rely on other 

people to do it. We need 

people who are enthusiastic 

and keen and love living here 

to put their hand up and say 

yeah I would like to join in. The 

Rolleston Residents Association 

meets on the last Monday of 

the month at the Rolleston 

Community Centre and we 

would love new members so 

anyone who is keen should 

come along. 

How long have you lived in 

Rolleston for? 

It’s a bit complicated. I first 

moved here when I was 17 but 

we have moved away and come 

back a couple of times. This 

time we have been in Rolleston 

about eight years. We just can’t 

get away from it. It provides 

everything that we need for our 

kids and for our family but it 

doesn’t have the business of the 

city, we love it. 

What do you do as a day 

job? 

I run a small catering 

company and we are based at 

Rolleston College running the 

canteen there. 

Do you have any hobbies 

you enjoy? 

Well I’m a mum of four 

children, does that count as a 

hobby? I also have, according 

to my husband, too many pets. 

I love animals. I would love 

to get a pony again but at the 

moment I have chickens, cats, a 

dog, a guinea pig and some fish 

so it’s a real menagerie here. 

My current goal at the moment 

is to get fit to do the City2Surf 

next month. I thought it was 

about time I do something for 

me. 

Could you tell me a bit 

about your family? 

I have three girls and a 

boy, and their ages range 

from just started primary 

school to year 11 in high 

school. I have a very supportive 

husband who puts up with 

me joining every committee 

available. We celebrated our 

10-year anniversary earlier this 

year. 

How have you found all of 

the growth in Rolleston? 

Actually, I like it. I like 

meeting new people. We have 

got some beautiful facilities 

out here. There are so many 

things for the kids to do, we 

never go to Christchurch 

anymore unless we need to 

go into K-Mart. But when my 

parents first bought a section 

I remember standing in a 

paddock and they said there 

will be 2000 houses here and 

I remember thinking, no way. 

I just look at Rolleston and 

think it’s such a cool place to 

be it’s becoming so vibrant and 

so rich and there are so many 

different kinds of cultures out 

here. It is really awesome. I 

sound a bit like a tourism board 

now. 

Which of the planned 

projects are you most excited 

about? 

Can I choose all of them? I 

like to swim, I like to read, 

my kids like to play sports. 

I have a daughter who has 

asthma so we often have to 

go into town for after hours 

medical care so the health 

hub is going to be amazing 

for us. There are just so many 

cool and exciting things going 

on I can’t pick one. Actually, 

I can, probably the Selwyn 

Aquatic Centre extension 

because I love to swim. We 

would like to include some 

more teen events, we haven’t 

quite worked out all the details 

on that yet. 

MORE THAN half of 

Environment Canterbury’s new 

low-emission and electric buses 

will be built in Rolleston. 

The new bus contract procurement 

process was completed this 

week with all operator contracts 

signed. 

The contracts will reduce public 

transport CO2 emissions by 14 per 

cent within their first year with 

the introduction of 25 new electric 

buses and 39 low emission Euro 6 

buses. 

The procurement process has resulted 

in the award of 80 per cent 

of the Greater Christchurch urban 

bus market to Go Bus. 

Red Bus retain 20 per cent of 

the urban market and Ritchies 

Transport will operate the school 

services contracts. 

ECan deputy chair Peter Scott 

said: “The introduction of the new 

vehicles will be staggered over the 

first 12 months. Over half of the 

LOCAL: ECan has 

announced more 

than half of its 25 

new electric buses 

and 39 new low 

emission Euro 

6 buses will be 

manufactured in 

Rolleston. 

Eco-friendly buses on the way 

new vehicles will be manufactured 

locally in Rolleston. The total 

package (excluding the ferry 

service) is worth $61.5 million,” 

he said. 

The new contracts retain a 

portion of the existing fleet and 

enable their gradual replacement 

with the low emission and zero 

emission buses. 

Also included is an option for 

ECan to enable a faster transition 

to a larger number of low emission 

vehicles, if the community 

supports it through the upcoming 

Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 consultation. 

Mr Scott said that the benefits 

to Canterbury’s economy are 

significant. 

“As well as local vehicle 

production, the contracts support 

local employment and have bus 

driver employment contracts 

set above the living wage,” he 

said. 

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YOU KNOW what they say 

about good things and what they 

inevitably do? 

Well, this week brings big 

changes in our house. One being 

the end of my time as a stay-athome-dad 

and returning to the 

workforce. 

The other, sadly, being the end 

of this column. 

It’s been amazing having an opportunity 

to share thoughts and 

stories like this. It’s also been a 

real treat to have people recognise 

us (mostly Vittoria) when we’re 

out and about. If you’ve been one 

of those people, thank you, you 

made my day every time. 

But over and above it all, the 

last 16 months have been something 

beyond description in 

terms of the privilege of spending 

so much time with my daughter. 

I was nervous about how I’d 

cope going into it, but over time 

I’ve developed my parenting skills 

so much that I’d be confident to 

care for her on my own anywhere 

and for, pretty much, any length 

of time. 

I’ve witnessed my little girl 

grow from cute, mumbling bug 

to a sassy little speed demon who 

loves music, singing and a select 

series of bedtime stories. I’ve had 

a front row seat to help her grow 

into her own little person. 

VITTORIA 

& Matt 

THEN AND NOW: Vittoria at the beginning of the stay-at-home 

dad experience, and 16 months later. 

There’s definitely been hard 

times. Any parent could tell you 

that it can be easy to feel cut off 

from the ‘adult world’. Being a 

full-time, stay home, parent it can 

be hard to escape that without 

the ‘adult world’ involving only 

other parents. Probably with kids 

in tow. 

Not that that can’t be a great 

time, because it definitely can be, 

but you definitely find yourself 

appreciating any non-kid focussed 

events more than before. 

•Former Star Media journalist 

Matt Salmons has spent 16 

months as a stay-at-home 

dad. We have followed his 

journey weekly but he is 

now heading back to the 

workforce 

Another difficulty I found was 

a kind of guilty feeling from not 

financially contributing substantially 

to the household income. 

I’m not talking about feeling 

FAMILY: Laura, Vittoria and Matt. 

pressure to be a provider of cash, 

that had only lasted a couple 

weeks. It’s more feeling guilty 

about spending on yourself because 

it’s ‘not your money’. 

It took a lot of Laura reassuring 

me that I didn’t need to feel guilty 

before I got myself my first stayat-home-parent 

takeaway coffee. 

Still, I wouldn’t change anything 

about the experience. It is one of 

the best things I’ve ever done. 

Now I’ll have to get used to 

the working world all over again, 

including having to be out of my 

PJs before 6am. 

I’ll also have to get used to the 

idea of walking out of the house 

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girl behind, www.invarion.com 

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think about. So as exciting as 

these changes are, it’s sad to leave 

the life of the last year behind. 

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you’ve spent with us over this 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Hawke Cup in Canty Country’s hands 

SPORT 

• By Gordon Findlater 

GREENDALE all-rounder 

Henry Shipley isn’t too bothered 

about coming up just one short 

of what would have been a 

memorable 10-wicket haul in 

Canterbury Country’s Hawke 

Cup triumph. 

On Sunday, Country lifted the 

biggest prize in minor districts 

cricket by defeating Hamilton 

by five wickets at Galloway Park. 

The 23-year-old finished with 

figures of 6/27 and 3/54. He also 

combined with Shannon Stewart 

for a crucial 129 fifth-wicket 

stand during Country’s first 

innings. 

Shipley also had the honour 

of bringing up the winning 

runs with a boundary. From 

there it was a case of doing the 

formalities before and hour of 

celebrations in the sheds. The 

euphoria of winning the cup 

then continued as the team 

jumped on a bus to Auckland 

to catch a late flight home to 

Christchurch. 

“We were definitely riding a 

high. We probably made a bit of 

noise and upset a few people on 

the flight,” said Shipley. 

“Quite a few of us went back 

to one of the boys’ flats and we 

filled the cup up a couple of 

THRILLS AND SPILLS: Canterbury Country celebrates winning the Hawke Cup 

after their five-wicket win over Hamilton. 

times, but there was nothing 

too organised. Maybe later in 

the week I think there might be 

something that we try and get a 

few sponsors and the old country 

players down to celebrate and 

enjoy the cup.” 

Country’s challenge got off 

to the perfect start on day one. 

Canterbury won the toss and 

elected to bowl. The decision 

paid dividends. By lunch they 

had steamrolled Hamilton for 

just 98 runs in 28.2 overs. 

“It just swung around. We got 

a good ball and good conditions, 

that first hour it really moved 

around for us. It was probably 

the toss of the coin in many ways 

you could say which won us the 

game,” said Shipley. 

Canterbury first-class paceman 

Shipley was the star of the show, 

snaffling 6-27 as the Hamilton 

order fell apart, including a 

double-wicket maiden for 

Shipley in just his second over of 

the day. 

Country’s first at-bat got off 

to shaky start with the loss of 

under-19 international Rhys 

Mariu for a third ball duck. 

Hamilton’s total of 98 then began 

to look a challenge when country 

were battling at 34/4 in the 18th 

over. 

However, former Canterbury 

stalwart Shanan Stewart came to 

the rescue with a crucial knock 

of 113. He and Shipley (47) 

ALLROUNDER: Canterbury paceman Henry 

Shipley took nine wickets during Country’s 

successful Hawke Cup Challenge. 

combined for a fifth-wicket stand 

of 129 which helped Country to a 

total of 240 and an imposing 142 

run lead. 

Hamilton’s second innings 

started substantially better than 

their first and at 172/3 midway 

through the final session on day 

two they looked a good chance 

at mounting a substantial total. 

But, Shipley and Tim Gruijters 

struck with two wickets each 

before the end of play to have the 

holders teetering at 187/7 and 

leading by just 45 going into the 

third and final day. 

Early on day three, the 

Hamilton tail put on a further 

56 runs to set Country 101 runs 

for victory. The run chase never 

looked in doubt with Leeston- 

Southbridge opener Rupert 

Young anchoring the chase 

with a knock of 50 from 134 

deliveries. Shipley bought up 

the win in style with a four off 

the final delivery of the 51st 

over. 

“It never felt like we were 

comfortable. Hamilton pushed 

us the whole way and they had a 

couple of pretty good first-class 

spinners. On a day three track 

it was always going to be pretty 

tough,” said Shipley. 

Country will now turn their 

attention to the final Hawke Cup 

challenge of the season. They will 

host Otago Country in a threeday 

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Tai Tapu could still make semi 

THE LAST semi-final spot in 

the Ellesmere interclub tennis 

competition will be decided in 

the final round. 

Going into Saturday’s final 

round-robin Tai Tapu still have 

a chance of sneaking into the 

fourth and final semi-final 

spot. 

A 10-6 win over last placed 

Fernside at the weekend means 

they are now just six points behind 

fourth-placed Prebbleton- 

Lincoln. 

West Melton are all but 

assured themselves of the 

top qualifying spot with a 

commanding 16-0 win over 

Prebbleton-Lincoln. The competition 

leaders showed their 

class and looked untroubled 

in all but a handful of matches 

during the tie. 

Meanwhile, second 

placed Kirwee-Springston 

defeated third placed Rolleston- 

Killinchy 10-6 to all but assure 

themselves of a home semi-final 

later this month. Kirwee- 

Springston led the tie 5-3 

after the eight singles 

matches. 

They then all but put the tie 

to bed with wins in both the 

men’s doubles matches. 

This Saturday’s final round 

will see Rolleston-Killinchy 

play Prebbleton-Lincoln at 

Rolleston. West Melton play 

Fernside at West Melton, and 

Kirwee-Springston play Tai 

Tapu at Kirwee. 

DOMINANT: 

West Melton 

men’s No.3 

Blake Cullen 

continued his 

unbeaten run 

in interclub 

singles this 

season with a 

9-3 win over 

Prebbleton- 

Lincoln’s Geoff 

Boorer. 

Clearview School pupil Cherry Zhu has won the Gymsports 

in Canterbury trophy for junior rhythmic gymnastics. Cherry 

took home the award because of her achievements at last 

year’s rhythmic gymnastics national competition. The 10-yearold 

won seven gold medals in total, first place in freehand, 

ball, rope, and overall in the level 4 grade. 

ON THE CUSP: Four Selwyn footballers Reece Ager, (left), Isaac 

Topham, Callum Murdoch and Oli Cosgrove could be part of a 

national age-group tour to the United Kingdom in 2021. 

Footballer shoots 

for national honour 

ROLLESTON College footballer 

Reece Ager hopes to earn a 

national opportunity later this 

year. 

The 14-year-old who moved 

from England when he was 10, is 

now one step away from making 

the New Zealand under-15 team 

for a tour of the United Kingdom 

in January 2021. 

Reece represented Canterbury 

last year and hopes to take the 

next step in his development with 

this tour, 

He is one of four Selwyn 

Stallions players are in the mix 

for a berth in the under-15 

or under-19 teams with Isaac 

Topham, Callum Murdoch and 

Oli Cosgrove also a chance of 

making the trip. 

He has made the 23-strong 

squad which will be cut to 18 plus 

two non-travelling reserves in 

October after a final trial ahead 

of the trip. 

He said he initially did not get 

an email about the trial and only 

heard about it from friends at 

another school. 

He then had the first trial late 

last year in Christchurch and 

then another one in late January 

in Palmerston North 

“About 30 of us got picked for 

the second trail which was two 

full days of games and trainings,” 

he said. 

“Once the team has been narrowed 

down we travel to the UK 

for an 18-day tour to play against 

other national secondary schools 

and academies of England, Ireland, 

Scotland and Wales.” 

Reece said he is excited at the 

prospect of the final trial and is 

eager to make the team and enjoy 

the opportunity. 

Shooting for success 

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Basketball is one of the fastestgrowing 

sports in New Zealand 

and has become an increasingly 

popular sporting option in Selwyn 

over the last couple of years. 

The Selwyn Hawks Basketball 

Club has embarked on a steep 

learning curve since it was formed 

in 2018 to meet the training and 

development needs of a growing 

number of Selwyn-based players. 

To enter the 2018 Canterbury 

Basketball Association’s winter 

club competition local players had 

to start a club. A group of parents 

and volunteers came together, 

forming the first committee of the 

Selwyn Hawks with the help of the 

Canterbury Basketball Association. 

They entered four teams that year. 

In 2019 the Selwyn Hawks 

took over the complete running 

of the club from the Canterbury 

Basketball Association, taking on 

the responsibility for running the 

Miniball programme in Lincoln 

and Rolleston for Years 3 and 4 

during Terms 1 and 4, the HOOPS 

after-school academies in three 

locations in the Selwyn district, as 

well as the Selwyn Primary Schools’ 

competitions in Terms 2 and 3. 

They were also able to enter 

nine teams into the Canterbury 

Basketball Association’s winter club 

competition in 2019, including the 

first girls’ team in the U15 division. 

As they head towards the winter 

season, the Selwyn Hawks are 

looking for players, coaches and 

referees. Trials for boys Under 15, 

Under 17 and Under 20 teams start 

from mid-March. 

In addition to recruiting new 

players and team members, the 

club is looking to train up new 

coaches and referees. 

“Basketball is a relatively new 

sport for most people in New 

Zealand, and there is a real need 

for people to be upskilled. We’re 

looking for people who want to 

be involved – whether as a court 

controller, referee, or to coach club 

teams on a Saturday or Sunday. 

“We’re focused on offering 

training opportunities and 

looking for people who want to be 

involved in an exciting new, and 

growing, sport,” says Club Captain 

Liz Righton. 

If you’d like to get involved as a 

player, or help out in any capacity 

from coach or manager to referee 

or administrator, contact admin@ 

selwynhawks.co.nz or visit www. 

sporty.co.nz/selwynbasketball for 

more information. 

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Trial times to be confirmed - stay tuned... 

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• avoid giving high fibre feed to cows 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Plant bulbs now for blooms in spring 

AS WE head into autumn, we can 

reflect upon an extremely difficult 

summer in the garden. 

Right throughout New Zealand, 

there have been incredible 

variations of temperatures, 

rainfall, wind velocity and cloud 

coverage. 

A very trying summer for 

all, now is the time for final 

harvesting of summer fruit and 

vegetables and the planting of 

your winter vegetable garden. 

Hopefully, early autumn rain 

will bring relief to the droughtstricken 

parts of New Zealand. 

Vegetables to be harvested in 

March include beans, beetroot, 

cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, 

cucumbers, eggplants, jerusalem 

artichokes, lettuce, melons, 

onions, potatoes, pumpkins, 

radish, silverbeet, tomatoes and 

yams. 

You may wish to save seed for 

next summer’s garden. Simply 

clean and dry the seed, then store 

them in a dry part of your garden 

shed. 

Don’t forget to clearly label 

them. 

Prepare areas for your winter 

vegetable garden by thorough 

digging, adding compost and 

ensuring there is adequate 

drainage. 

Winter veges you can plant 

up now (either seed or young 

seedlings). 

This includes beetroot, 

broccoli, brussels sprouts, 

cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, 

lettuce, onions, radish, silverbeet, 

spinach, swedes and turnip. 

Always try and stagger 

your plantings to encourage 

continuous harvesting 

throughout the season, rather 

than having all the vegetables 

mature at the same time. 

Summer flowering annuals are 

nearing the end of their flowering 

season. Time to remove old plants 

and prepare the areas for your 

winter displays. Winter flowering 

annuals to plant now include 

alyssum, calendulas, cineraria, 

cornflower, lobelia, nemesia, 

pansy, primulas, snapdragons, 

stock and wallflowers. 

Winter flowering annuals are 

an excellent means of brightening 

up dull parts of the garden, either 

planted in containers or especially 

in rose gardens where planted 

roses appear very bare. 

For example, a mass planting 

of primula malacoides looks 

amazing in the winter garden. 

We are nearing the end of bulb 

planting season in the colder 

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want to see 

spring colour 

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ground during 

autumn. 

parts of New Zealand. 

As with all plants, thorough 

preparation of the soil prior to 

planting the bulbs will produce a 

better display in spring. 

Bulbs to plant in March include 

anemone, daffodil, hyacinth, ixia, 

lachenalia, freesia, ranunculus, 

sparaxis, tritonia, tulip and watsonias. 

The last of the peaches, golden 

queen, matures in March. Numerous 

apple and pear varieties 

are now ripening and eating 

grapes are now at their sweetest. 

Cover with netting if birds are a 

problem. 

Peach and nectarine trees that 

have cropped can now be pruned 

removing old wood and retaining 

enough new seasons growth for 

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AUTUMN CREATES favourable 

conditions to renovate and repair 

damaged lawns. 

Summer has a habit of leaving 

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first spotted by patches that 

develop into a brown, dry looking 

lawn. 

Autumn brings welcome 

rain in addition to cooler air and 

soil temperatures which 

are conducive to healthier 

looking lawns. Lawns have many 

recreational and health benefits. 

They provide a place to 

exercise, an area for children 

to play or a space to entertain 

and relax. Financially, a well 

maintained lawn has proved to 

add value to properties. 

The environmental benefits 

of having a lawn are often 

overlooked. The grass in your 

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the soil healthy due to the 

microbial activity (worms and all 

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furniture or caused by long dry 

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spraying any moss or weeds in the 

area and raking out. 

Create a nutrient rich and 

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look for seed which is specifically 

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LUSH: Use fertiliser to 

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West Melton on Wednesday 

(today), 5-7pm 

Go along to the combined 

events. Free skate gear hire, 

prizes, music and coaching from 

Cheapskates Skate Skool. Borrow 

a skateboard or skates and team 

up with one of the Cheapskates 

instructors. There will be a fun 

competition with two divisions, 

enter on the day. Similar events 

are planned throughout the 

district. Take a picnic and enjoy 

the activities for all ages and spot 

prizes up for grabs. 

West Melton Reserve 

Chalk ‘n Cheese 

Rolleston on Saturday, 10am- 

12.30pm 

Go along and learn how to 

create a landscape using pastel 

chalks with local artist Mike 

Glover. He has been exhibiting 

his work and tutoring for over 

20 years. All materials provided. 

$25 per person, bookings essential, 

phone the Rolleston Community 

Centre on 03 347 2882. 

Rolleston Community Centre 

Virtual Reality Drop-In 

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Rolleston on Monday, 3.30- 

5.30pm, Leeston on Wednesday, 

2-4pm, Darfield and Lincoln on 

Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi by 

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Thursday, 3.30-5.30 

The libraries have some awesome 

new tech to check out. 

Kayak with the penguins in Antarctica, 

fly to the international 

space station and experience 

zero-gravity, complete our Beat 

Saber challenge, or even tour 

Anne Frank’s house. Don’t miss 

these sessions to test out the new 

VR headsets. Suitable for ages 13 

and over. 

Rolleston, Leeston, Darfield 

and Lincoln libraries 

‘Figuratively Speaking’ 

exhibition 

Darfield on Tuesday-Sunday, 

10am-4pm 

Head along to check out Te 

Huanui art gallery’s new exhibition. 

Glimpses of a moment 

in time, figurative portraits, 

enigmatic sculptures and organic 

forms of pottery are on show. 

It showcases work by Vicki 

Knudsen, Jo Loughnan, Odelle 

Morshuis and Dot Moulton. 

Te Huanui Art Gallery 

Chess Club 

Lincoln on Wednesday, 3.30- 

4.30pm 

Go along and join the new 

weekly chess club. Not only 

is it great for your children’s 

problem-solving skills, but it is 

proven to help concentration, 

memory and creativity. 

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The group meets regularly to 

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Leeston Market: Saturday, 

9.30am-12.30pm. In front of the 

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Sunday, 9am-12.30pm, 96 Rolleston 

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a fun 3x3 basketball 

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required just go with 

a team, join a team or 

watch a game. Take a 

picnic and make the 

most of the day with 

other games, music 

and prizes. It is the first 

of two planned events 

in the district. All ages 

welcome. Sunday, 

1-4pm, Faringdon 

Playground basketball 

court. 

Running groups 

Rolleston Road Runners: 

Thursday registration from 

6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. 3km, 

6km and 9km options in Foster 

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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 

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for a 6pm start. 1.8km, 3km and 

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Ellesmere Road Runners: 

Wednesday registration from 

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6km walk or run. Starts from 

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Tasty Bites 

Feijoa season signals the end of summer 

• By Ian Knott 

It’s March already, and that 

means the start of feijoa 

season. Has there ever been 

a more polarising fruit than 

feijoas? Love them or hate 

them, these green, oval 

nuggets of floral tartness can 

bring an extra dimension to 

many sweet dishes 

Feijoa and blueberry 

shortcake crumble 

Serves 12 

Ingredients 

2 cups peeled and chopped feijoas 

1 punnet (125g) fresh blueberries 

1 Tbsp sugar 

1 tsp ground ginger 

Crumble topping 

¼ cup ground almonds 

¼ cup flour 

½ cup wholegrain oats 

¼ cup soft brown sugar 

50g butter, melted 

Shortcake 

100g butter, softened 

½ cup sugar 

1 egg 

1 ½ cup flour 

1 tsp baking powder 

Directions 

Preheat oven to 170 deg C 

(fan assisted). Line the base and 

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IN SEASON: Feijoa and blueberry shortcake crumble (left), and warm spiced feijoa doughnuts. 

sides of a 23cm square cake tin 

with baking paper. Mix together 

chopped feijoas, blueberries, 

sugar and ground ginger and set 

aside. 

Prepare the crumble topping. 

Put ground almonds, flour, 

wholegrain oats and sugar into a 

mixing bowl. Stir through melted 

butter. Set aside. 

Prepare the shortcake. Beat 

together butter and sugar until 

pale. Beat in the egg. Mix in flour 

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and baking powder to form a soft 

dough. Press dough evenly into 

the base of the prepared tin. 

Spoon over the prepared fruit 

to cover the base. Scatter over the 

crumble mix. 

Bake for 40-45min until top is 

golden and base cooked. Leave 

in the tin for 20min before 

carefully lifting it out, with the 

baking paper onto a cake rack to 

cool. Serve cut into pieces with 

yoghurt, ice-cream or cream. 

Warm spiced feijoa 

doughnuts 

Makes about 14 

Ingredients 

1¼ cups plain, gluten-free flour 

½ tsp baking powder (gf) 

Pinch of salt 

½ tsp each of ground cinnamon 

and mixed spice 

3 Tbsp caster sugar 

1 egg 

3 Tbsp milk 

1 Tbsp melted butter 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

5 medium feijoas, peeled and 

diced into 1cm pieces 

Vegetable oil 

Cinnamon sugar 

½ cup caster sugar 

¼ tsp ground cinnamon 

Directions 

Put 5cm of vegetable oil in a 

deep, medium-sized saucepan 

and heat to 170 deg C on a sugar 

thermometer or until a piece of 

bread dropped into the oil turns 

golden within 30sec. 

Combine the sugar and 

cinnamon in a shallow dish and set 

aside for rolling cooked doughnuts. 

Combine all the dry ingredients 

in a large bowl. Whisk the egg, 

milk, butter and the vanilla together 

then stir into the flour along with 

the feijoas until well combined. 

Carefully drop tablespoons of 

the batter into the pan and cook 

for about 2min until a golden 

colour and puffed, turning 

to cook on all sides. Don’t 

overcrowd the pan as the oil 

temperature will drop rapidly and 

the doughnuts will be heavy. 

Remove with a slotted spoon 

and drain on paper towels. Roll in 

the cinnamon sugar then place on 

a wire cooling rack in a 100 deg C 

oven until all the doughnuts are 

cooked. Eat immediately. 

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Huge power from Lexus hybrid SUV 

THE HYBRID technology that 

has been so successful for Lexus, 

and Toyota, has largely been 

based around the four-cylinder 

powertrain that first arrived in 

Prius 23 years ago. 

Of course, the system has been 

fundamentally improved and 

refined over the years but the fact 

remains most manufacturers still 

use four pots in the petrol part of 

the equation. 

One of the exceptions is Lexus 

and its V6 petrol-powered RX 

series hybrid. Well actually, all 

of the Lexus RX range has a V6 

engine but the hybrid version is 

rather special. 

For one you get all the benefits 

of that fabulous smooth engine 

and all the power it generates, as 

well as the economy benefits of 

the petrol/electric hybrid system. 

The RX450h is the rangetopping 

model in the eight-model 

series, there are four non-hybrids 

and four hybrids. All have recently 

undergone a fairly healthy 

facelift and upgrade. 

I covered many of the additions 

in my RX350 article in January. 

However, the changes consist 

mostly of a refresh around the 

frontal area and the inclusion of a 

bit of extra kit. 

One of the new features are the 

clever adaptive headlights that 

dim automatically when another 

car approaches at night and will 

aim towards the left hand side of 

the road for greater visibility. 

Elsewhere, the RX450h is the 

large five or seven-seat sport 

utility vehicle that tempts with 

its onboard space, style, elegance 

and luxury. 

It also has to be remembered 

that the RX450h is a hybrid, you 

tend to forget that, it rides and 

drives much like its non-hybrid 

stablemate. Sport utility vehicles 

have become the car of choice 

for many buyers globally, and 

the RX450h is there for those 

who like the idea of a luxurious 

medium-to-large wagon, with the 

added benefit of being environmentally-friendly. 

The hybrid system is traditional 

from the Toyota/Lexus manufacturing 

system. The petrol engine 

starts automatically when the 

electric system is under load, such 

as immediate acceleration or to 

maintain momentum. Petrol power 

also provides the generation 

to keep recharging the batteries, 

although there is some regeneration 

available on deceleration. 

The entire drive system 

LEXUS RX450h: Hybrid driveline with V6 engine. 

operates seamlessly, and in the That is due to the high torque 

RX450h drive is sent to all four figure the hybrid system produces. 

wheels through continuously Lexus claims 335Nm (230kW), 

variable transmission. 

and if you take into account that 

The RX450h is a definite lure electric power has maximum 

for those who like clean and torque from the moment it starts 

green, and infrequent stops to fill to produce, the result is instant acceleration 

with constant momen- 

up at the pumps. Lexus claims 

a 5.7-litre per 100km (50mpg) tum from that point on. 

combined cycle figure for the Recently, I’ve been making 

Limited version, as evaluated. regular expeditions to the South 

I couldn’t get anywhere near Canterbury town of Fairlie, I 

that, my driving style is way too used the RX450h for one of those 

vigorous; however the fuel usage journeys, simply because it was 

readouts were constantly listing an ideal car for those fabulous 

around a respectable 8.1l/100km roads and one which would 

(35mpg) with 6l/100km (47mpg) replicate the type of driving 

available at a constant 100km/h. many families would use a big 

Those familiar with V6 power SUV for, it is an adept highway 

won’t be disappointed with the cruiser and it handles the tight 

hybrid RX’s performance. It is and twisty challenges with much 

still capable of a 7.7sec standstill dignity. 

to 100km/h time and will lunge The RX series, as a whole, 

through an overtaking manoeuvre 

in 5.5sec. 

buying experience, it is a 

epitomises the luxury Lexus 

versatile 

• Price – Lexus RX450h, 

$126,900 

• Dimensions – Length, 

4890mm; width, 

1895mm; height, 1685mm 

• Configuration – V6, 

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230kW, 335Nm, CVT 

• Performance – 

0-100km/h, 7.7sec 

• Fuel usage – 5.6l/100km 

family wagon for the everyday 

role, yet it also pleases the buyer 

with its plush interior and high 

level of specification. 

Lexus has interesting sales 

figures for the RX, not only is 

it the largest selling model in 

the company’s range, the hybrid 

accounts for 30 per cent of RX 

sales. 

I can see why, the two variants 

I have evaluated in a short space 

of time have reinforced my desire 

for the Lexus product. So much 

so that I tell all of those who are 

interested in what I drive that I 

am a Lexus owner, albeit one that 

is nearing 20 years old. 

That car still feels tight and 

mechanically sound, given its age. 

That’s the reason why I’m reluctant 

to part with it, it’s one of the 

cars that still feels good to drive 

and has reliability and reputation 

on its side. 

The entire RX series carries 

the pampering elements that 

makes Lexus the sophisticated car 

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Stu Reid OWNER OPERATOR 

Phone: (03) 325-4664 | Mobile: 021-500-519 

hedgesandmore.co.nz 

STOP BIRDS 

hail, leaves, snow & vermin from 

blocking & damaging your spouting 

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with 

unique patented louvre will even keep out pine needles. 

Will not rust or sag with age or load. 10 year warranty, 

range of colours. 

Proven in Australia & New Zealand over the last 15 years. 

FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING 

WATER FROM YOUR ROOF. 

NOW AVAILABLE: STAINLESS STEEL 

MICO MESH 

Call Rohan anytime Mon-Sat for a 

no-obligation assessment & quote 

03 982 8850 0800 486532 

www.gumleaf.co.nz 


DRIVEWAYS 

HARRIS 

BULLDOZING LIMITED 


SCHOOL Shoes worn 

out? Extend their life with 

new heels, back linings, 

stitching and patching. 

Drop them into Cobbler 

Glenn’s Agent: Magnitude 

Sports, Unit 6, 92 


• Driveways 

• Car Parks 

• Lifestyle Blocks 

• Site Clearing 

& General 

Earthmoving 

Mark 021 345 571 

or Paul 021 705 996 

Email harrisbull@xtra.co.nz 

www.harrisbulldozing.co.nz 

All Work Guaranteed 

Please phone for a free quote 

To Let 

RENT ME! 

Ideal as an extra 

bedroom or office. 

no bond required 

Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth. 

Three convenient sizes from $70 a week: 

Standard 3.6m x 2.4m 

Large 4.2m x 2.4m | Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m 

Visit our website 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

for display cabin locations 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

Tours 

Day Trips 

Royal Tea Party 

Thursday2nd April $40pp 

Hamner Springs 

Leader valley Autumn Colours Friday 10th April $40pp 

Mt Cook 

Saturday 16th May $55pp 

Overnight 

Central Autumn Colours 7 days departs 

20th March $1,795 pp twin share 

Cape Reinga Bays Islands Hokianga 

Departs 19th September 

Tasmania April 2021 

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 

Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com 

Trades & Services 


LifestyLe 

BLock 

fencing 

new fencing, post driving, 

repairs, maintenence. 

Quality workmanship 

& advice. 

Phone Allan 021 049 6151 

allan@agrifencenz.com 

Facebook: agrifencenz 


Bellamy’s 

Furniture 

Furniture made to 

order and restoration 

by tradesman with 

35yrs experience. 

PH Stephen 

021 073 2624 

•Re Roofing 

•Roof Repairs 

•Spouting 

Approved Age Concern provider 

Over 30 years experience 

Licensed Building Practitioner 

N A BARRELL 

ROOFING LTD 

Ph: 349 9778 or 0275 389 415 

Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz

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SELWYN TIMES 



No job to big or small. 

Supply carpet, underlay and garage carpet. 

Experienced in installing second hand carpet. 

Carpet samples. 

Free measure and quote! 

Call David 0272319931 

www.davidfarmercarpetlayer.co.nz 

DECORATORS 

New Paint • Repaints 

Wallpapering • Fences 

Feature Walls 

Floor & Roof Painting 

Spray Painting 

Light Commercial 

Restoring Timber 

* Finance available (T’s & C’s apply) 

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury 

www.andertondecorators.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/andertondecorators 

027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN 

Driveways 

SWAINS 

KIWI KERB 

(Since 2005) 

Over 22 Years Experience 

Quality 

Workmanship 

• Driveways 

• Kerb & 

Channel 

• Garden Edging 

Freephone: 0800 081 400 

swainskiwikerb@gmail.com 

Excavations 

• Driveways 

• Car Parks 

• Site Cleaning 

• Demolition 

• Farm Tracks 

• Drain Cleaning 

• Stump & Hedge 

Removal 

• Ashpalt Concrete 

Wide range 

oF TruckS 

• Tennis Courts & 

Swimming Pools 

• Chip Seal Driveways 

• Diggers – 2 Ton 

up to 20 Ton 

• Excavators 

• Bobcat & Drilling 

• For Posthole & 

Fence hole 

For a Free Quote 

on your next project 

Phone Steve on 021 338 247 

or 325 7922 

Free 

QuoTe 


GARAGE DOORS 

The Genuine 

Custom Made Garage 

Door Professionals 

0800 661 366 

info@custommade.co.nz 

Auckland, Christchurch, Wanaka 

www.custommade.co.nz 

GLAZING 

TWISTY GLASS & 

GLAZING LTD 

• Mirrors • Pet Door Specialists 

• Splashbacks • All Broken Windows 

THE CAT DOOR MAN 

Phone Cushla or Darren Twist 

027 352 6225 

landscaping 

Landscape 

Construction and 

Garden Maintenance 

You can have your gardens, trees, 

shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best 

all year round, for a great price. 

Residential & Commercial Landscaping 

• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation 

• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance 

• Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups 

New Home Landscaping 

Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features 

• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual 

• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable 

Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388 

Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz 

www.revivelandscaping.co.nz 

LANDSCAPING 

Call Aaron & 

the team today! 

For the Outdoor 

Space of your 

Dreams... 

Paving, Irrigation, 

Lawns, Planting, 

Fences, Pergolas, 

Water-features, 

Outdoor fires, 

Raised Vege beds, 

Decks, Artificial 

grass & more... 

Phone: 03 347 4422 

or 021 542 402 

Email: Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz 

www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz 

• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways • Auger Hole Drilling • Land Clearing & Development 

• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works • Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker 

Phone Mike: 027 272 8058 OR 03 324 4323 A/H 

g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz www.gmcontracting.co.nz 


FOR ALL YOUR 

★Garden Clean-ups 

★Pruning 

★Lawn Mowing 

★Garden Maintenance 

Call us today for a FREE quote 

PH 0800 4 546 546 

(0800 4 JIMJIM) 

UDI PAINTING & 

DECORATING 

For all painting and 

decorating services. 

Fully Qualified 

• Interior & 

Exterior Painting 

• Wallpapering 

• Plastering 

• Roof Painting 

Quality Services 

FREE QUOTES 

Contact Udi Aale 

Ph. 021 074 2075 

ROOF 

PAINTING 24/7 

Rope & harness 

a speciality, 

no scaffolding 

required, 

30 years of 

breathtaking 

experience. 

FREE QUOTES 

20% OFF other 

roof quotes 

Exterior staining, 

exterior painting, 

moss and mould 

treatment and 

waterblasting 

Phone Kevin 

027 561 4629 


ACE HIGH 

PLUMBING 

All Plumbing 

Gasfitting 

Drainlaying 

Blocked Drains 

Log Fires, 

Wetbacks 

Gas Hotwater 

Phone 

021 454 864 

BATHROOM TILER 

wet area waterproofing, 

underfloor heating, soap 

boxes, old to new, for best 

results, call Devon on 021 

375-888 or 03 329 5511 

BUILDER QUALIFIED 

Decks, T & G Flooring, 

Villa Restoring, New 

Homes, Weatherboards. 

Free Quotes. Bennet & 

Sons Ltd Sam 027 496- 

9362 or Tony 027 224- 

0374 

CARPET LAYING 

Exp. Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching. 

Phone John on 0800 

003181, 027 240 7416 

jflattery@xtra.co.nz 

CARPENTER 

HANDYMAN 

Small Job Specialists, 

Carpentry, Repairs, 

Decking & Maintenance, 

40 years experience, no 

job too small, Ph Warren 

03 322-1103 or 027 697- 

8541 

CONCRETE CUTTING 

Affordable Concrete 

Cutting with Quality, 

and removal work. Free 

quote. No job to small. 

Phone 027 442-2219, Fax 

359-6052 a/h 359- 4605 

CONCRETE CUTTING 

Affordable Concrete 

Cutting with Quality, and 

removal work. Free quote. 

No job to small. Phone 027 

442-2219, Fax 359-6052 

a/h 359- 4605 

DRIVEWAYS 

Specialising in: 

Driveways 

Outdoor Areas 

Patios, Pathways, 

Residential 

& Commercial Floors 

Professional Advice 

Free Quotes 

Frank McWatt 

03 423 9344 

027 274 0342 

allwaysconcrete@gmail.com 

www.allwaysconcrete.nz 

Bellamy’s 

Furniture 

Furniture made to 

order and restoration 

by tradesman with 

35yrs experience. 

PH Stephen 

021 073 2624 


LANDSCAPING 

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation, 

Decking, Fencing. 

Kanga & small digger 

services. Check out Squire 

Landscaping on facebook. 

FREE QUOTES. Ph 

Arthur 347-8796, 027 

220-7014 Edwin 027 220- 

7154 

RJB PLUMBING 

Renovations, New Houses, 

Hot Water Cylinders, 

Kitchens Bathroom 

Upgrades, Laundries, 

General Maintenance , 

Water Filters. Phone Mark 

0278690026 

STUMP GRINDING 

Best price guarantee Tony 

0275 588 895 

TILING 

Flooring - Splashbacks - 

Wall incl tile removal, reg 

master tiler, ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

WINDOW CLEANING 

Brown & White Ltd. 

Family owned since 2001. 

Ph Paul 027 229 3534 

ADVERTISE YOUR 

BUSINESS HERE 

Vehicles Wanted 

Phone for further details 

Public Notices 

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21 March 2020 

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9am-5pm 

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CAR REMOVALS 

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CARS, VANS, UTES 

& 4X4 WANTED 

NZ OWNED 

AND 

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We use world class vehicle 

depollution systems 

0800 8200 600 

www.pickapart.co.nz 

(03) 379 1100





MILITARY EXERCISE 

Night Live Firing 

12 March 2020 

The general public is to be advised that a New 

Zealand Army Exercise will be conducted on 

the West Melton Rifle Range and include night 

firing on 12 March 2020. 

The exercise will involve up to 60 personnel 

of Alpha Company 2/1 Battalion, Royal New 

Zealand Infantry Regiment from Burnham 

Military Camp. 

Training will involve soldiers small arms 

range practices on West Melton Rifle Range. 

The Live firing of small arms weapons will be 

conducted from 6pm to 11pm. 

The New Zealand Army takes fire risk seriously 

and will ensure fire mitigation is present. 

For more information please contact: 

Warrant Officer Class 2 

Lloyd Caleb on 021 853 851 


SPRINGSTON SCHOOL PLACES FOR OUT OF ZONE 

ENROLMENT Term 2, 2020 

Enrolment at the school is governed by an Enrolment Scheme, details of which are 

available from the School Office. The Board has determined that up to three (3) 

places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students for Term 2, 2020. These 

are offered in the New Entrants area of the school. The exact number of places 

will depend on the number of enrolments received from students who live within 

the school zone. The deadline for receipt of applications is 4pm on Tuesday 10 

March 2020. If a ballot is required it will be held on Wednesday 11 March 2020. 

Parents of students who live within the school zone and intend enrolling their 

child at any time during 2020 should notify the school by the above date also 

to assist the school to plan appropriately. Students who live in the school zone 

are entitled to enrol at the school and do not require to be balloted. Application 

details are available from the school website. 

Springston School Board of Trustees. 

Situations Vacant 

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CAR DRIVING LESSONS 

Beginners/Restricted/Full 

Our dual controlled car or your own car 

• Pre employment assessments 

• H&s Driver assessments 

• advanced Driver Training 

Courses in Christchurch, Invercargill, Cromwell 

& Mosgiel daily. Other areas by arrangement. 

8 Jipcho Road, Wigram, Christchurch 

FREEPHONE 0508 2 DRIVE (37483) or 03 348 8481 

info@drivetech.co.nz / www.drivetech.co.nz 

Public Notice 

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for full information or assistance in placing your advertisement 

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phone: 03 379 7100 www.starnews.co.nz 

•Re Roofing 

•Roof Repairs 

•Spouting 

Approved Age Concern provider 

Over 30 years experience 

Licensed Building Practitioner 

N A BARRELL 

ROOFING LTD 

Ph: 349 9778 or 0275 389 415 

Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz



SELWYN TIMES 

ONCE IT’S GONE... IT’S GONE. 

HURRY IN FOR SAVINGS ACROSS SELECTED ITEMS. 

NOW $ 

Selena 3 Seater Electric Recliner 1899 

Europa 

Recliner Corner Suite – Beige 

WAS $3299 

Recliner 

Aruba 

King Mattress + King 

Kitset Base –Lowline 

WAS $1059 

Mattress is boxed 

and wheeled for easy 

transport! 

NOW 

$ 

649 

Recliner 

NOW 

$ 

2299 

Koko 

Rocking Chair 

WAS $549 

Blanco 

Extension Table 

WAS $1099 

the look? 

GET IT WITH 

Extends to 

225cm 

24 MONTHS 

INTEREST FREE 

NOW 

$ 

399 

NOW 

$ 

799 

Credit criteria, exclusions, 

fees, terms & conditions apply. 

DISCOVER CLEARANCE ITEMS ACROSS OUTDOOR – IN STORE & ONLINE. 

Barcelona Outdoor 

Lounge/Low Dining Set 

WAS $4695 

NOW 

$ 

2595 

Beetle Outdoor 

Dining Chair 

WAS $290 

NOW 

$ 

150 

Fox Outdoor Corner 

Lounge Suite 

WAS $2649 

NOW 

$ 

1699 

SAVE 

$ 

2100 

SAVE 

$ 

140 

SAVE 

$ 

950 

MORE SAVINGS + SUPER DEALS IN STORE. STOCKTAKE SALE ENDS 31.3.20. 

Shop 

Online 

Nationwide 

Delivery 

Finance 

Options 

Cnr Blenheim & Curletts Rds, Christchurch 

Ph: 0800 TARGET (0800 827438) 

targetfurniture.co.nz 

Offers and product prices advertised here expire 31/3/20. 

Sale excludes Manchester and Accessories.



MARCH 

Autumn Sale 

Located on the same 

site as Readylawn 

The original same day lawn 

SELWYN ROAD 

SHANDS ROAD 

SHANDS ROAD 

SAVE 

UP TO 

50% 

913 SHANDS ROAD 

AND MORE 

Please wear appropriate footwear. 

6 March 

to 22 March 

2020 

LOCATION: 

913 Shands Road 

Just south of the Selwyn Road / Shands Road intersection 

T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

Keep up to date on Allwood news through our Facebook 

page: Allwood Trees Limited and at www.allwood.co.nz 

www.allwood.co.nz



SELWYN TIMES 

6 march 

to 22 march 


Large Trees 

Autumn Sale 

smaller Growing Trees 

suitable for farms, lifestyle 

properties, large sections. 

• Flowering Cherry Trees 

• Hornbeam 

• Oaks 

• Lime Trees 

• Elms 

• Tulip Trees 

• Canadian Maples 

• Claret Ash 

• Magnolia, deciduous 

and evergreen 

Trees up 

to 4.0m 

in height 

now 

suitable for residential sections, 

townhouses, over 60s units. 

• Japanese Maples 

• Cornus Eddies White 

Wonder 

• Weeping Silver Pear 

• Magnolia Little Gem 

• Japanese 

Snowdrop Tree 

• Cercis Forest 

Pansy 

• Flowering Cherry Trees 

Trees up 

to 2.5m 

in height 

now 

HuGe ranGe 

AT GREAT SALE PRICES 

Japanese Maple 

Flowering Cherry 

Cercis Forest Pansy 

Dogwood 

Gingko 

Golden Elm 

Upright Oak 

Evergreen Magnolia 

LOCaTiOn: 

913 Shands Road, Christchurch | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

Open Tues TO Fri - 9.00am TO 4.30pm | saT & sun - 10.00am TO 4.00pm



SAVE 

UP TO 

50% MORE 

AND 

pyrus salicifolia 

acer palmatum michelia 

pendula 

rhododendrons 

(Weeping silver 

pear Trees) 

$59.90 grade 

nOW $45 

$49.50 grade 

nOW $35 

Great 

prices, be 

quick! 

Hydrangeas 

Were $350 or $395 

nOW $200 

Allure standard. Lemon fragrant. 

Were $145 

nOW $100 

Tough ornamental tree for 

exposed sites. Were $195 

nOW $125 & $100 

Were $29.50 

nOW $20 

Hedging plants 

Daphne 

Large Grade 

Topiary standards 

• Griselinia 

• Pittosporum 

• Photinia Red Robin 

• Euonymus 

GreaT saVinGs! 

• Mexican Orange 

Blossom 

• Bay Laurel 

• Portuguese Laurel 

• Plus many more 

Pink and white scented 

flowers. $89.50 grade 

nOW $65 

• Portuguese Laurels 

• Bay Laurels 

• Robinia Mop Top 

• Liquidamber 

Gumball 

20% OFF Or mOre! 

www.allwood.co.nz 

Check specials on our facebook page: 

allwood Trees Limited



SELWYN TIMES 

Autumn Sale 

6 March 

to 22 March 


Good, honest 

gardening 

advice is our 

hallmark. 

Our services 

include: 

Consultations 

Experienced, knowledgeable staff will give 

information and advice via email, phone or 

in person at Allwood Trees. Send us your 

landscape plan and we can advise on plant 

selection. 

Delivery & Planting 

We can deliver and plant trees purchased 

from Allwood Trees. We do everything 

from digging the hole to staking the tree 

and adding slow release fertiliser. 

Garden Maintenance 

We have a great garden maintenance 

service. We liaise with you regarding any 

changes required with your garden and can 

implement a great maintenance programme 

to keep your garden looking pristine all year. 

Soft Landscape Plans 

This is a plan with detailed specifications 

related to your property. Showing both 

botanical and common names of trees 

and shrubs, as well as quantites and other 

relevant comments (eg spacing). 

Quotations 

Send us your plant list and we will quote as 

quickly as possible. We are able to provide 

different tree and shrub size options and 

suggest alternatives if particular trees or 

shrubs are not available. 

LOCaTiOn: 

913 Shands Road, Christchurch | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

OPen TueS TO Fri - 9.00aM TO 4.30PM | SaT & Sun - 10.00aM TO 4.00PM

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS 

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

INSIDE 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 4TH mARcH , 2020 

Be Seduced 

By the romanticism of this gorgeous lifestyle property located on 

the Christchurch side of West Melton, offering an easy commute 

to the city and most importantly offering the smaller more 

manageable block size of just over 2 ha so often sought, yet hard 

to find. 

Inspired by the dreams and visions of its artist and builder 

owners, many appealing design features provide a skilful balance 

between the comforts of indoor living and the more relaxed 

outdoor environment. The home itself, offering a floor area of 

approximately 291m² has an illusion of a Tuscan villa with its 

two storey dwelling nestled amidst the mature trees, various 

courtyards and meandering stream. 

From the moment you enter via the gorgeous entrance, you 

know this property is something special, the entrance displays a 

higher ceiling stud which is continued throughout the home. Two 

generous living spaces occupy the lower level of the homestead 

supported by a large spacious country style kitchen, open plan 

dining and living with doors to the various courtyard. The kitchen 

has a large island bench, 90cm freestanding oven with gas 

hob and is in character with the aesthetic of the property. The 

separate lounge is well proportioned with a pleasant palette of 

colour that flows through the home, while also on this level is the 

separate office, laundry and internally accessed oversized double 

car garage. 

The second level accommodates the bedrooms with both the 

master and larger double having access to the covered balcony 

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area. The master has an ensuite bathroom and walk in robe while 

the three further bedrooms are on this level enjoying views over 

the stream and serviced by the generous family size bathroom 

with free standing bath. 

Outside the beautifully landscaped grounds include an orchard 

and would be any gardeners dream environment, while the 

property also benefits from four paddocks making this an ideal 

block for those wanting pets for the children or a few livestock. 

Deadline Sale: All offers presented 

2.00pm, 17th March (unless sold prior) 

Katie Harrison 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 135 0887 

Phone: 03 347 4711 

Email: katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

149 Adams Road, West Melton Viewing: Call Katie for viewing times 

Thinking of selling 

your property? 

I am a skilled real estate professional who truly loves what I do, and this not only shows in the way I 

deal with every client and property, but also in the results I achieve. If you are considering a move and 

would like to discuss the current market and your property’s value, call me 021 135 0887. 

52 Bells Road - West Melton 173 Bells Road - West Melton 196B Sharps Road - West Melton 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

Four Seasons Realty 

Your home for local property 


021 135 0887 | 03 347 4711 

katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz 

harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz

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M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 

Selwyn 

Experts’ 

5 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

ROLLESTON - 8 Jozecom Place 

THE EPITOME OF EXECUTIVE LIVING 

• Superbly constructed in 2018 

• Expansive 361m2 executive home 

• Four overly generous double bedrooms 

• Large Master with superior ensuite and walk in robe 

• Two substantial separate living areas 

• Premium kitchen with quality appliances 

• Indulgent walk in pantry 

• 40m2 (approx.) of covered outdoor living space 

• Separate laundry 

• Four car garage 

• Further additional parking for motor home and/or 

boat 

• Desirable and popular location 

Viewing: Sun 2.00 – 2.30pm 

Deadline Sale: All offers to be presented 

on or before 4.00pm, Wednesday 18 March 2020 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0697 

Andrew Taylor 0274 355 930 

Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON - 101 Lowes Road 

552M2 OF PURE LUXURY 

• Spectacular 552sqm residence built in 2015 

• Five double bedrooms, each with ensuites 

• Indoor heated pool & bar area, 

• Log burner on wetback and ducted heat pump 

• Stunning kitchen - ample storage, quality appliances, 

granite tops & Butler’s pantry 

• Huge master bedroom with WIR & tiled ensuite 

• Multiple large living areas amounting to 120m2 

• Large entertainer’s deck with built in gas BBQ, fire pit & sauna. 

• Four car insulated garaging with drive thru to 

substantial service area 

• Beautifully manicured 5853m2 section 

• Fruit trees, berry bushes, large vegetable garden with 

raised beds & citrus tree house 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

cameron@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

Viewing: By appointment 

Price: Neg over $1,685,000 


ROLLESTON - 3 Boulez Mews 

BIG SECTION – BIG APPEAL 

• Spacious family living 

• Two separate living areas 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Master with ensuite and walk in robe 

• Modern kitchen with stone bench tops 

• Full butler’s pantry 

• Wonderful storage options 

• Gas fire and two heat pumps 

• North facing outdoor living area 

• Appealing 1105sqm section 

• Desirable location 


Price: By negotiation 


Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON - 12 George Street 

THE PERFECT STARTER OR RENTAL 

• 110m2 three bedroom home 

• 400m2 easy care section 

• Spacious kitchen/living area opens onto sun 

drenched deck 

• Log burner heats this well insulated home 

• Ideally located on a quiet side road 

• Extremely hard to find a property of this quality in 

this price range 


Price: Neg over $399,000 


Andrew Taylor 

0274 355 930 

andrew@marealestate.co.nz 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON - 8 Fairford Street 

PUT YOUR NAME ON THIS ONE 

• Completion April 2020 

• Three bedroom two bathroom 160m2 home 

• Entertainers kitchen with Butler’s pantry 

• Ten year Masterbuild Guarantee 

• Landscaped 410m2 section 

• Fully fenced with paths and patios 

• Park views 

Viewing: By appointment 

Price: $515,000 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/TBA 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

LEESTON - 13 Friars Lane 

CALLING ALL EXTENDED FAMILIES 

• As new 335m2 home on spacious 4704m2 section 

• Options for extended family to live under one roof 

• North facing open plan living 

• Must have kitchen with ample bench space & top 

range appliances 

• Three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate 

laundry and a 81m2 garage 

• Log burner and two heatpumps 

• In addition to the main home there is an inbuilt 

apartment, fully serviced with a large single 

bedroom, living room with separate patio, kitchen 

and a large future proofed bathroom 

• Perfect for elderly parents, a guest wing or even an 

Air BNB option 


Price: By negotiation 



027 229 9522 


OPEN HOME 

LEESTON - 42 Chervier Street 

DESIGNED WITH FAMILY IN MIND 

• 200m2 four double bedroom and study home 

• As new condition, one owner home 

• Large master with WIR, ensuite bathroom and French 

doors to patio 

• Family sized practical kitchen with Butler’s pantry 

• Open plan living area which opens to extensive west 

facing patio with permanent extendable umbrella 

• Separate adjoining study 

• Attached double garage 

• Plenty of off street parking 

• Private fully fenced easy care 716m2 section 

• Three bedrooms & main bathroom at one end of 

home 

• Master bedroom at other end 

LEESTON - 236 Lakeside Ridge Road 

SUPER AFFORABLE LIFESTYLE 

• Three double bedroom character home 

• Just over one hectare of land 

• Idyllic lifestyle at a very affordable entry level price 

• Upgraded kitchen 

• Open plan dining/living area 

• Standalone logburner (on wetback) 

• Centrally located renovated bathroom 

• Polished floorboards 

• Several sets of French doors that open to decking area 

• Sweeping verandah which provides shade and shelter 

• Plenty of room for pony and pets 

• Established fruit trees and plantings 

• Huge four bay barn and several smaller buildings 

• Studio or hobbies section consisting of two rooms 

• Properties of this size and price are rare 


Price: $519,000 



027 229 9522 



Price: Neg over $499,000 



027 229 9522 


OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

LEESTON - 6 Fibonacci Way 

NEAR NEW FOUR BEDROOM HOME 

• Family home built in 2017 in quiet cul-de-sac 

• 165m² home positioned amongst other quality homes 

• Four good sized bedrooms 

• Large open plan living area 

• Outdoor dining on patio option via sliding door 

• Modern kitchen and appliances 

• Two spacious bathrooms 

• Double garage attached 

• Heated by heat pump 

• Tasteful blinds and curtains throughout 

• Set for maximum sun 

• Great garden area including garden shed, green 

house and planter boxes 

• Very generous landscaped 780m² section 

SOUTHBRIDGE - 49 High Street 

CHARMING RENOVATED COUNTRY COTTAGE 

• Idyllic country cottage 

• Rewired, replumbed, painted, solar power installed, 

painted and new floor coverings 

• Spacious kitchen—ample storage and bench space 

• Large freestanding logburner/oven on wetback 

• French doors onto large deck 

• Open plan living area 

• Two spacious bedrooms 

• Modern bathroom and laundry 

• Fenced 1433m2 section 

• Standalone double garage with carport attached 

• Separate patio area 

• First home or downsize option 

• Immediate possession available 

Viewing: Sun 11.00 – 11.30am 

Price: $495,000 


Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

cameron@marealestate.co.nz 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

Viewing: Sun 10.30 – 11.00am 

Price: $389,000 



027 229 9522 


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 


027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Paul Robinson 

021 277 2690 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757

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Yours To Enjoy, Must Be Sold! 

Position, Purchased, Motivated 

DEADLINE SALE 

DEADLINE SALE 

WEB ID LIU74554 

LINCOLN 

14 Doncaster Avenue 

Ready and waiting to capture your heart, this easy care 

property allows you to enjoy life without enduring hours 

of weekend maintenance. Built in 2019. Sunny open 

plan living with sliding doors opening onto expansive 

deck. Three spacious bedrooms, Master with ensuite and 

walk-in wardrobe. Separate study and an abundance of 

storage. Double garaging plus garden shed. A great 

location within easy walking distance to primary and 

secondary schools, as well as all the amenities that 

Lincoln has to offer. My motivated vendor has moved 

onto his next project, reap the rewards and call me. 

Marvellous on Micron 

DEADLINE SALE 

View By Appointment 

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 5th March, 2020 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Tracy Stevenson 

Mobile 027 543 9029 

tracys@pb.co.nz 

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LINCOLN 

62 Tauhinu Avenue 

Contemporary construction and superb styling unite, 

offering an immensely effortless lifestyle of quality and 

comfort. With garaging up to 4 cars plus parking for 

another 6 - a rarity. The artistic back-lit monochromatic 

kitchen with engineered stone countertop and granite 

sinks, plus butler's pantry, makes a modern statement in 

the open plan living area which naturally transitions to 

the large kwila deck where you can entertain al-fresco 

style. A separate formal lounge (media room) plus a 

large study complement the spacious living environment. 

Sure to Impress 

DEADLINE SALE 

VIEW Sunday 8 Mar 1.30 - 2.15pm 

DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 11th March, 2020 at 

2.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Tracy Stevenson 

Mobile 027 543 9029 

tracys@pb.co.nz 

Ron Ferguson 

Mobile 027 498 6256 

Office 03 325 2889 

ronf@pb.co.nz 

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NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

WEB ID ROU74689 

TEMPLETON 

12 Micron Close 

Located in the sought after neighbourhood of 

Templeton (Templeton Park), this home is situated on a 

back section in a quiet cul-de-sac, providing you with all 

the privacy you need. Designed with space and style in 

mind, this well maintained property is sure to impress! 

With the open plan kitchen being the heart of the 

home, you can enjoy cooking on your 90cm SMEG Gas 

Hob/Oven, while still being part of the conversation and 

entertainment in the dining area. Close to amenities, 

transportation and situated in a well-established suburb, 

this property is a must view! 


Tanya Marillier 

Mobile 027 383 3844 

tanya@pb.co.nz 

BUYERS $540,000+ 

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WEB ID LEU74853 

LEESTON 

51 Selwyn Street 

Beautifully mainted three double bedroom Family home, 

tastefully decorated through out. Modern Kitchen with 

breakfast bar, adjoining Dining interconnecting to a 

spacious sun drenched Lounge. Heated with Large log 

fire and Heatpump. Ranchsliders open to a large north 

facing patio. Separate Bathroom, Toilet and Laundry. 

Situated on a delightful sheltered 1012m2 section with 

fruit trees, planters and lovely lawn area, glasshouse and 

garden shed. Two car garage, fully fenced and close to 

all amenities. Viewing will impress. 


Noel Lowery 

Mobile 027 432 8859 

noell@pb.co.nz 

BUYERS $399,000+ 

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Nest or Invest 

DARFIELD 

35 Kimberley Road 

• 2 bedrooms plus office 

• Modern kitchen 

• Open plan living/dining 

• Retro fitted double glazing 

• Single garage and carport 

• Fully fenced easy care section 

BUYERS $359,000+ 

WEB ID DFU74441 

This well-maintained family home is ready and waiting 

for you the First Home Buyer or you the Investor. 

We have 2 good sized bedrooms as well as a generous 

sized office/playroom. Family bathroom and separate 

laundry makes this compact home extremely functional. 

VIEW By Appointment 

Waiting for You at 192 

$469,000 

WEB ID DFU74811 

DARFIELD 

192 Horndon Street 

Well groomed with plenty of room and perfectly in tune 

with the demands of family living comes a stylish brick 

and tile where relaxed easy living is complemented by 

handy convenient location. High-pitched ceilings provide 

a sense of open spaciousness accentuated by plenty of 

windows, neutral decor plus exposed timber beams with 

ambience enhanced by a blazing log-burner. Updated 

kitchen and dining with second wood burner (with 

wetback) offers an intimate area for gathering with 

friends and family while a sunny patio provides a relaxed 

space for alfresco living. 


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NEW LISTING 

Jannetta Thomas 

Mobile 021 256 6295 

jannetta@pb.co.nz 

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NEW LISTING 

Amy Jones 

Mobile 021 077 9945 

amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

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Stunning views! 

BY NEGOTIATION 


LINCOLN 

63A Wardstay Road 

Superbly located just a few minutes drive from the 

Lincoln and Tai Tapu townships is this wonderful 4 

hectare bare land lifestyle block. Positioned down a 

driveway, offering the quiet tranquility of a rural location 

with uninterrupted views of the Port Hills. A change of 

heart by the current owners has presented a great 

opportunity for the astute buyer to grab the chance of a 

lifetime and build their dream home. 


Family friendly lifestyle 

DEADLINE SALE 


DARFIELD 

33 McHugh Crescent 

Enjoy Superb country living when you move into this 

eight year old executive style home at Darfield. This well 

presented home has had all the hard work done and 

awaits a new owner to put their stamp on this property. 

• Sited on a 7336m2 section. • Four bedrooms all with a 

TV on a wall mounted bracket. • Two Bathrooms. • 

Double glazed throughout with a log burner, heat ... 


DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 25th March, 

2020 at 1.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Dawn Pollard 

Mobile 022 073 7580 

dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz 

Nicola Bray 

Mobile 027 755 8846 

nicola.bray@pb.co.nz 

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NEW LISTING 

Nicola Bray 

Mobile 027 755 8846 

nicola.bray@pb.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

Dawn Pollard 

Mobile 022 073 7580 

dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz 

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Escape the hustle 

$479,000 

WEB ID ROU72864 

DOYLESTON 

11 Petticoat Lane 

Located in the heart of Doyleston on a large 3966sqm 

residential/lifestyle section, is your chance to live the 

classic country life enjoy fresh eggs from the chickens, a 

couple of lambs for the kids, good old-fashioned 

country air and room to play for all! The home consists 

of 3 double bedrooms, a family bathroom, plus an open 

plan modern kitchen with a stunning 90cm oven and 

gas hob. The adjoining dining area with polished 

concrete floors, flows through to the large, sundrenched 

living room. 


You're not dreaming 

AUCTION 


PREBBLETON 

387 Robinsons Road 

Are you looking for a lifestyle block in a blue chip 

location at an entry level price? Look no further. This 

two hectare block has room for the children, pets and 

your livestock choice. The four bedroom home is 

deceptively spacious. Open plan kitchen dining plus 

lounge. Two bathrooms to speed everyones morning. 

Added bonus of separate office. Sunny west facing 

conservatory. Year round comfort with log burner and 

three heat pumps. 

Plenty of vehicle storage! 

VIEW 8 & 15 Mar 1.30 - 2.15pm 

AUCTION 6.00pm, Mon 23rd Mar, 2020 

3 

4 

NEW LISTING 

Horse haven 

Angela Hunt 

Mobile 021 548 777 

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

FROM $835,000 + GST (IF ANY) 


ROLLESTON 

15 Knights Road 

Don't delay any longer. 

Inspection of this 4 hectare block is sure to impress. 

There is plenty of room for growing, relaxing and 

entertaining. The home features three bedrooms of 

generous proportions and two bathrooms. Expansive 

open plan living leads to sun drenched patios. Heat 

pump and pellet fire offer year-round comfort. Three car 

internal access garage. Excellent Hatfield and Templeton 

soils suited to lucerne, arable or livestock of your choice. 

Subdivided into 13 paddocks. Excellent sheds including 

new stable complex. 


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AUCTION 

John Davison 

Mobile 027 436 4464 

john.davison@pb.co.nz 

Charming and Delightful! BUYERS $379,000+ 

WEB ID LEU74501 

LEESTON 

12 D'Arcy Street 

Beautifully presented two double bedroom plus sun 

room family home. 

Open plan kitchen-dining, living area with inbuilt log 

fire. Lovely feature entrance hallway with leadlight 

windows and paneling. Spacious separate lounge with 

box window seats and a ornate art deco open fire. Tile 

surrounds french doors opening to a sundrenched north 

facing porch which overlooks a delightful well 

established section. Large two car plus work shop 

garage and a small garden hobby shed. Excellent 

location! 


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Noel Lowery 

Mobile 027 432 8859 

noell@pb.co.nz 

2 

John Davison 

Mobile 027 436 4464 

john.davison@pb.co.nz 

2 

3 

Penny Dadson-Clausen 

Mobile 027 895 5943 

Office 03 929 0306 

pennyd@pb.co.nz 

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pb.co.nz

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car 

Rolleston/West Rolleston School zone 

Section 1000m2 plus 

Price up to $700,000 

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

West Melton/Weedons 

Entry level lifestyle property 

Land 2-4 hectares 

Older smaller home or cottage ok 

Price $600,000 - $700,000 

Contact 

Frank Dowle 027 528 0480 

frank.dowle@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Levi park or close to shops 

Wheelchair friendly 

Price up to mid $700,000’s 



Ladbrooks/Tai Tapu 

Lifestyle property 

Land 4000m2 to 10 acres 

Price $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

2 bedroom townhouse 

Small easy care section 


Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

West Melton 

Substantial family home 

4-5 bedrooms 

Land approximately 4 hectares 

Price $1.1 million - $1.5 million 

Contact 

Frank Dowle 027 528 0480 

frank.dowle@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, 3 car garaging 

Space to park a caravan 

Section up to 900m2 

Price $590,000 - $640,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, Butler’s pantry 

3 car garaging 

Section up to 1000m2 

Price $600,000 - $700,000 

Contact 



Ladbrooks/Tai Tapu 

Lifestyle property 

Suitable for equestrian 

Land 10 acres 

Price $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedroom well maintained home 

Good living space 


Price $580,000 - $610,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 

Triple car garaging a must 


Contact 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedroom well maintained home 

Walking distance to shops 

Section 700m2 easy care 

Price $550,000 - $620,000 

Contact 



Lincoln/Springston/ 

Darfield 

3+ bedrooms 

Land 1000m2 plus 


Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedroom modern home 

North facing large private section 

Prefer Kajens Estate 


Contact 



West Melton 

4 large bedrooms, 2 living areas 

Gas water heating 



Contact 

John Galt 027 461 9345 

john.galt@raywhite.com 

Rolleston & Surrounds 

2+ bedrooms 



Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 

felicity.dc@raywhite.com 

Rolleston & Surrounds 

3+ bedrooms 



Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 

felicity.dc@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms on a quiet road 

Genuine cash buyers 

Land 750m2 - 1700m2 


Contact 



Rolleston 

3 bedrooms, 2 living areas 

High spec, walk-in pantry 

Section 500m2 - 650m2 


Contact 

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Nice living 


Contact 



Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions? 

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal 

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY 

Ray White Rolleston 347 9988 | Ray White West Melton 347 9933 | Ray White Lincoln 325 7299 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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[Edition datE] 

Tips for first home buyers 

Struggling to get on the property ladder 

and feeling fed up? You’re not alone. Real 

Estate Authority (REA) research has found 

that more than half of all first home buyers 

– even the ones who successfully buy a 

property – find the process stressful and 

overwhelming. 

“We know it’s hard for people when they’re 

trying to buy their first home – it’s a complex 

legal process and a huge financial deal,” 

says REA chief executive Kevin Lampen- 

Smith. “We want to empower them to feel 

more confident and in control when they’re 

making such a big decision.” 

1. SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES 

You’ll already know that saving is a big 

part of getting ready to buy, but do you 

know what else you need to do? 

Getting financial advice from a qualified 

advisor could be a useful step in your 

planning. Owning a property means you’re 

responsible for all the maintenance and 

repairs – and for paying rates and insurance. 

Owning an apartment may also mean you 

need to pay body corporate fees. These costs 

can be a bit of a shock to the system if you’ve 

rented for a long time. 

“It’s also a good idea to get conditional 

pre-approved finance arranged so you can 

move quickly when you spot a property you 

really like,” Lampen-Smith says. “Having 

conditional pre-approval lets you know the 

price range you can buy in and it shows 

agents and sellers that you’re a serious buyer. 

It’s also crucial if you’re planning to bid on a 

property at auction.” 

Don’t forget to explore ways that 

you might be able to get help from the 

Government. There are various forms of 

assistance available if you’re a KiwiSaver 

member, buying in certain areas, want 

to buy a former Housing New Zealand 

property or are Māori and want to live on 

your ancestral land. 

2. NEEDS VS WANTS 

Many first home buyers discover a big gap 

between what they’d like to buy and what 

they can afford when they first start looking. 

“Sit down and write a tight list of what 

your absolute must-haves are, then work 

out what you’re willing to compromise on,” 

Lampen-Smith says. 

If you’re thinking about pets and children 

arriving in the short-to-medium term, think 

about how these will change your needs. 

Will you need to be near to childcare or 

schools? Will you need a fenced property? 

“If you’re the sort of person who likes a 

good list, we’ve got a useful ‘researching the 

property’ checklist on settled.govt.nz that 

will help you keep track of all the questions 

to ask about a property. This is especially 

useful if you’re looking at more than one 

property at a time.” 

3. DO YOUR HOMEWORK 

Don’t let your desperation to find 

somewhere blind you to a property’s faults. 

“Do as much research as you can about a 

property,” Lampen-Smith says. “That means 

getting a lawyer on board to make sure all 

the paperwork is in order and to help you 

understand if there are any issues. We also 

recommend getting a qualified building 

inspector who has professional indemnity 

insurance to prepare a comprehensive 

report on the property.” 

If you’re worried about paying for this 

kind of report before you make an offer (due 

to a lack of time or funds), you can make 

them a condition of your offer. Remember 

that paying for good advice is an investment 

that will buy you more peace of mind than a 

quick once-over by a mate. 

4. RECOGNISE YOUR LIMITS 

Buying a ‘doer-upper’ is a Kiwi tradition, 

especially for first-home buyers, but we’re 

not all blessed with the right skills. Factor 

this in before you make an offer on a 

‘renovator’s dream’. 

“Be honest with yourselves about how 

much DIY you can really do, especially if 

you’ve got pets and kids,” Lampen-Smith 

says. 

“Getting professionals in to help will cost 

more, but it will also make the process faster. 

It may also be better in the long term when it 

comes to selling the property if any work has 

been done properly with the right consents.” 

For independent guidance and 

information on buying or selling, check 

out settled.govt.nz. 

NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Springston 395 Goulds Road 

West Melton 3/836 Hoskyns Road 

Contemporary in the country 

Sure to capture a number of hearts is this idyllic 2 

hectare (approx) lifestyle property situated just 10 

minutes from Lincoln and 25 minutes to central 

Christchurch. Constructed in 2018, the near-new 

home exhibits undeniable quality, style and elegant 

detailing. A number of Kwila decks extend naturally 

from the floor plan with the main deck overlooking the 

expansive lawn. Thoughtful landscaping promises 

privacy and shelter in the future. A two-bay lockable 

shed, numerous onsite amenities and two paddocks 

further complement the property. Call us today! 

bayleys.co.nz/5511841 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

1pm, Wed 1 Apr 2020 

View Sun 1-1.30pm 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

Spectacular space and 

serenity 

Set amid a beautifully established 4.2645ha backdrop, 

this substantial family residence with self-contained 

guest wing featuring spa bath, office and upstairs 

gamesroom assures everyday ease. Outdoor flow to 

expansive decking and patio areas. Surrounded by 

natural beauty, outdoors includes raised vegetable 

gardens, three-bay shed (with concrete floor that 

includes one lockable bay), tunnel house, dog run, 

garden shed and a Versatile shed. Situated within 10 

minutes of West Melton and Rolleston. 

bayleys.co.nz/5511839 

6 3 3 3 

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 26 Mar 2020 

3 Deans Ave, Chch 

View 2.15-2.45pm Sun 8 Mar 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 


Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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The best kept secrets 

to selling your home 

15 

Selling Secret #1: The first impression is the 

only impression 

No matter how good the interior of your home looks, 

buyers have already judged your home before they walk 

through the door. You never have a second chance to 

make a first impression. It’s important to make people 

feel warm, welcome and safe as they approach the 

house. Spruce up your home’s exterior with inexpensive 

shrubs and brightly colored flowers. Entry ways are also 

important. You use it as a utility space for your coat and 

keys. But, when you’re selling, make it welcoming by 

putting in a small bench or a vase of fresh-cut flowers. 

Selling Secret #2: Always be ready to show 

Your house needs to be “show-ready” at all times – you 

never know when your buyer is going to walk through 

the door. You have to be available whenever they want to 

come see the place and it has to be in tip-top shape. Don’t 

leave dishes in the sink, keep the dishwasher cleaned out, 

the bathrooms sparkling and make sure there are no dust 

bunnies in the corners. It’s a little inconvenient, but it will 

get your house sold. 

Selling Secret #3: The kitchen comes first 

You’re not actually selling your house, you’re selling 

your kitchen – that’s how important it is. The benefits 

of remodeling your kitchen are endless, and the best 

part of it is that you’ll probably get 85% of your money 

back. It may be a few thousand dollars to replace 

countertops where a buyer may knock $10,000 off the 

asking price if your kitchen looks dated. The fastest, most 

inexpensive kitchen updates include painting and new 

cabinet hardware. Use a neutral-color paint so you can 

present buyers with a blank canvas where they can start 

envisioning their own style. If you have a little money to 

spend, buy one fancy stainless steel appliance. Why one? 

Because when people see one high-end appliance they 

think all the rest are expensive too and it updates the 

kitchen. 

Selling Secret #4: Take the home out of your 

house 

One of the most important things to do when selling 

your house is to de-personalize it. The more personal 

stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine 

themselves living there. Get rid of a third of your 

stuff – put it in storage. This includes family photos, 

memorabilia collections and personal keepsakes. Staging 

simply means arranging your furniture to best showcase 

the floor plan and maximize the use of space. 

Selling Secret #5: Don’t over-upgrade 

Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth 

makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your 

money back if you do a huge improvement project before 

you put your house on the market. Instead, do updates 

that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a new fresh 

coat of paint on the walls. Clean the curtains or go buy 

some inexpensive new ones. Replace door handles, 

cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track, fix 

leaky faucets and clean the grout. 

Selling Secret #6: Conceal the critters 

You might think a cuddly dog would warm the hearts 

of potential buyers, but you’d be wrong. Not everybody 

is a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t want to walk in your 

home and see a bowl full of dog food, smell the kitty litter 

box or have tufts of pet hair stuck to their clothes. It will 

give buyers the impression that your house is not clean. 

If you’re planning an open home don’t leave your pets 

around. 

Selling Secret #7: Play the agent field 

A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong real estate agent. 

Make sure you have an agent who is totally informed. 

They must constantly monitor the multiple listing service 

(MLS), know what properties are going on the market 

and know the comps in your neighborhood. Find an 

agent who embraces technology – a tech-savvy one has 

many tools to get your house sold. 

Selling Secret #8: Light it up 

Maximize the light in your home. After location, good 

light is the one thing that every buyer cites that they want 

in a home. Take down the drapes, clean the windows, 

change the lampshades, increase the wattage of your light 

bulbs and cut the bushes outside to let in sunshine. Do 

what you have to do make your house bright and cheery 

– it will make it more sellable. 

Selling Secret #9: Half-empty closets 

Storage is something every buyer is looking for and can 

never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of your 

closets then neatly organize what’s left in there. Buyers 

will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and cabinets 

clean and tidy. 

2/236 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston 

Country living on the fringe of Rolleston and Lincoln townships. After 20 odd years it 

is time for my owners to downsize and pass their much loved property over to new 

owners so they can enjoy all the benefits this fantastic lifestyle home has to offer. With 5 

fully fenced bare paddocks (and the capacity to be hot wired if you wish) and your own 

water well the potential on this property is huge such as grazing sheep, running horses or 

just be your own boss and chose your own destiny. Travel to your place of employment 

but come home to your own hobby farm away from the hustle and bustle of city life. 

The house itself, fully double glazed with 4 double bedrooms plus a single which is 

currently used as a home office. The main bedroom having an en suite and walk in robe. 

A large open plan kitchen/ dining/ living plus a generous separate lounge which can be 

closed off for separation via double doors. A magnificent outdoor area is the icing on the 

cake having a slightly raised deck out from the indoor living area. 

Deadline Sale - All Offers Presented 4pm 11th March 2020 (Unless Sold Prior) 

View - Saturday & Sunday 2:30pm - 3:30pm 

Web - www.mikepero.com/RX223542 

Kelvin Howell 

027 441 2252 

kelvin.howell@mikepero.com 

Mike Pero Fendalton Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008) 

stage 8 

noW AvAiLABLE 

Birchs road, LincoLn 

• Competitively priced starting 

from $270,000 

• Generously sized residential 

sections ranging from 750sqm 

to over 1,200sqm 

• Minutes’ walk into the Lincoln 

township to enjoy an array of 

cafes, restaurants, amenities 

and schooling options 

• Buy and build amongst other 

new quality homes 

• Approximately 20 minutes’ 

drive into the Central City via 

the Southern Motorway 

• Limited sections still available 

in Stages 5, 6 and 7 

contact chris or nathan to secure a section in Barton Fields. 

For more information visit bayleys.co.nz/556071 

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

n 

chris Jones 

027 220 5043 

03 375 4700 


nathan collett 

027 826 1535 

03 375 4700 

nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz

16 

Buying off the plan – 

what you need to know 

Buying a brand new home off the plans 

can seem extremely attractive, especially 

if you’re struggling to find a property that 

meets all your needs. If you decide to go 

down this route it is absolutely crucial to 

enter the process with your eyes wide open. 

Reading the fine print – starting with the 

photo caption advising you that ‘some 

images are an artist’s impression’ – is just 

the beginning. 

There are many benefits to buying off 

a plan. Not only are you signing up for a 

new home that should meet all the latest 

building specifications, but you are buying 

something at a set price with an initially 

low outlay. A long settlement period 

(while the development is completed) gives 

you time to get your finances in order. In 

theory, if the market remains buoyant then 

the property will increase in value over this 

period so you will be getting more than 

what you paid for at the outset. 

However, the process is not without risks, 

says Kevin Lampen-Smith, chief executive 

of the Real Estate Agents Authority 

(REAA). 

“If the market falls, then you may 

encounter problems if you try to sell. 

Also, the property may not meet your 

expectations and the build may take longer 

than expected. You are entirely reliant on 

the developer, so you are at risk if their 

business fails and/or the development is 

on-sold to another company.” 

Lampen-Smith says buying off plan 

requires all the same due diligence and care 

as buying an existing property. 

“Start by putting in some solid research,” 

he says. 

“Don’t be swayed by pre-sale sweeteners 

and flash show homes that may bear 

little resemblance to the actual finished 

product. Do your homework about the 

developer and the construction firm – find 

out what their track records are, examine 

their credentials and look at any previous 

developments they have been involved in. 

Remember that you are giving these people 

your hard-earned money and you need 

to be confident that they will deliver the 

goods.” 

Generally, buying off a plan means 

providing a deposit upfront to secure the 

property. The remainder of the money 

is due on completion, but you will have 

to prove that you have the finance from 

the outset. While the long lead-in period 

provides time to save money, there is also a 

risk that interest rates may go up or lending 

criteria may change. Lampen-Smith 

suggests discussing these issues with your 

bank or financial advisor to make sure you 

are prepared if the situation changes. 

“If a real estate agent is involved in selling 

properties in a proposed development, 

they can help you navigate the process,” 

Lampen-Smith says. 

It’s also important to engage a lawyer 

to help you understand all the details of 

the sale and purchase agreement and any 

covenants on the title. These may extend 

to the ‘look and feel’ of a development or 

new subdivision, and include restrictions 

regarding fences, landscaping, exterior 

colour and cladding choices and may even 

include car parking rules for you or your 

visitors. 

Developers will approach selling off plans 

in many different ways. Some contracts 

are designed to allow the buyer to choose 

their own floor plan; others may allow the 

developer to change the layout without 

checking first. Every detail of the property, 

from the expected timeline to the finishes 

used, must be spelled out in the contract. 

It is vital to get legal advice before signing 

anything, Lampen-Smith says. 

“If you don’t go through these details very 

carefully before you sign you may be in for 

some unpleasant surprises later. Remember 

to check the contract to see if there is 

a ‘sunset clause’ that specifies what will 

happen if the development is not finished in 

time. Don’t forget to ask what will happen 

if the developer goes into liquidation and 

the project is sold to another company. The 

last thing you want is for your dream home, 

not to mention your deposit, to vanish into 

thin air.” 

For independent advice on buying 

or selling property, check out 

settled.govt.nz

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections 

in the Selwyn District 

Built as a real home 

Viewers of Full Circle Homes’ pop-up showhome in 

Stonebrook have been impressed by its quality finish, 

detail and practical ideas. 

This four bedroom home demonstrates how 

spaciousness, desirability and affordability can be 

achieved within the confines of a smaller section. 

Designed to suit people wanting a home around the 

191sqm square metre mark, it is particularly suitable for 

couples, families, those wanting to downsize and single 

people wanting space. 

The open plan living is spacious with extra wide 

stackers leading to a large composite deck. A separate 

intimate lounge sits at one end of the living room. 

The long broad island merges kitchen with living. It has 

a double sink insert, black tower Fawcett which dispenses 

instant gas hot water, and an Insinkerator. Three pendant 

lights have been strategically placed to avoid shadowing. 

There is also a dishwasher, one and a half ovens, gas 

cooktop, wide refrigerator, and larger than normal 

butler’s pantry where strip lighting shines on the bench. 

Tucked away from the other bedrooms, the master 

bedroom offers a place of escape with sliders leading lead 

out to a second deck and spa pool. The walk-in robe gives 

ideas on how to position drawers, shelving and hangers 

while the ensuite represents the firm’s standard fit-out 

with 900mm vanity, corner shower, toilet, glass mirrored 

cabinet and heated towel rail. 

For those wanting to work from home, the fourth 

bedroom with external slider to the driveway shows how 

separation of business and family is possible. It might 

also suit an older adult living in the home. The second 

bedroom is a craft room. 

The main bathroom is spacious with a freestanding 

bath, 1200mm vanity with soft close drawers, waterfall 

fawcett, glass shower, heated towel rail, fan heater, toilet 

and additional storage cupboard for towels. 

The laundry has an under-bench washing machine, 

attractive and generous tiled splashback, and broom 

cupboard with PowerPoint for the upright vacuum. 

This showhome replicates much of Full Circle Homes’ 

standard package with features like the fully insulated 

garage and superior door with Colorsteel inside and out, 

attic storage trusses and marine carpeted garage offering 

a cosy place for children to play on wet days or extra 

guests to sleep. There is also electronic remote control of 

the WiFi and heating systems and two security cameras. 

Exterior cladding is a mix of plaster finish and schist 

features, complemented with black aluminium joinery. 

In addition, Full Circle Homes always uses laminated 

timber J-Framing to ensure straighter stronger frames for 

more integrity in an earthquake. Their standard package 

also includes: fencing, driveway, patios, lawns and 

landscaped garden. 

You will find Full Circle Homes’ showhome at 12 

Lignite Drive, Stonebrook, Rolleston. It will be open 

1-4pm for the next two Sundays and after that by 

appointment. Call John on 390 4231 or 022 340 9122 

or email: john@fullcirclehomes.co.nz to learn more, or 

go to: https://fullcirclehomes.co.nz/. 

“The Lignite” 

191 m2 

(more or less) 

Open Home Sunday 1.00-4.00pm or viewing by appointment 

Exciting New Showhome at 

12 Lignite Drive, Rolleston 

Let us build your Vision into your “Dream Home” 

at an affordable price to meet your budget on one 

of the many sections available here in Rolleston. 

Contact John Krausz 

03 390 4231 | 022 3409122 

john@fullcirclehomes.co.nz 

www.fullcirclehomes.co.nz

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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) 

What to ask at 

an open home 

It’s easy to get carried away when you’re 

searching through property listings for the 

house of your dreams. But if you’re not careful, 

home buying can become a nightmare. 

“Buying a property is a complex and 

potentially stressful process, not least 

because it involves such a scary amount 

of money,” says Kevin Lampen-Smith, 

chief executive at the Real Estate Agents 

Authority (REAA). 

“It’s smart to do as much as you can to 

reduce the risk of unwelcome surprises or 

unexpected costs further down the line.” 

In the first instance, Lampen-Smith 

recommends drawing up a list of questions 

to ask about properties you’re interested in. 

“Remember that you can ask the real estate 

agent anything you like about the property,” 

he says. “They are also required to tell you 

everything they know and not withhold 

any details.” 

If you’re not sure what to ask, here’s a handy 

list of questions. Open homes can be busy, 

so ask the agent if you can talk on the 

phone, or send questions via email. 

- Have there been any issues with the 

property, such as earthquake damage or 

water-tightness? 

- Are there any offers on the property, 

or have any contracts been cancelled by 

potential buyers? 

- How long has it been on the market? What 

is the seller’s preferred settlement date? 

- What maintenance, repairs or 

improvements have been carried out? Do 

these have permits? 

- Is there a Land Information Memorandum 

(LIM) available or a building report 

prepared by an accredited property 

surveyor? 

- Is the property well-maintained? What 

condition are the roof, piles, wiring, and 

plumbing in? 

- Is the property insulated? If so, to what 

degree (eg walls, underfloor, ceiling)? 

- Is there any risk of methamphetamine (P) 

contamination? 

- If there is a body corporate (usually for 

apartments), what does that entail? 

- Are there any issues with neighbours or 

planned developments? 

“If you are seriously considering making an 

offer, you will need to do your own research 

and seek professional advice. It may well 

become your home, so you need to know as 

much about it as possible to save unhappy 

surprises later,” Lampen-Smith says. 

“Knowing the right questions to ask is a 

good starting point.” 

I guide and support my clients through the 

new home building process from A to Z. 

I will listen to you and will make sure your 

building journey is easy and enjoyable. 

Contact me today to discuss our brand 

new home and land packages. 

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P: 021 054 5460 

E: viveks@generation.co.nz 

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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

42 Rossington Drive, West Melton 

32 Pentire Parade, Lincoln 

OffERS OvER $864,000 

Spectacular Style and Space!! 

**Set Date: all offers to be presented 5pm 19th March (unless sold prior) 

Undeniable style & substantial proportions unite at this exceptional four-bedroom property that has been 

designed without compromise. Thoughtfully planned & beautifully executed, this considerably sized 

home can comfortably cater to family living with a floor plan of 294m2. Features throughout include 

central ducted heating, a heat pump, feature gas fire, underfloor heating, gas hot water & LED lighting. 

Set on an expansive 2100m2 section sprawling lawns, manicured gardens & an array of patios deliver 

ample options for alfresco dining & relaxation. The theme of expanse continues with triple-car garaging 

that’s accompanied by abundant off-street parking. A pleasure to present, don’t delay – contact Mike 

today for your time to view. 

147 Lowes Road, Rolleston 

DEADLiNE SALE 

Quality, Style and Comfort! 

**All offers to be presented 5pm 11th March (unless sold prior) 

Immaculately presented from top-to-toe, design & decor partner superbly at this privately positioned 

4 bedroom home which offers quality living in a relaxed locality with beautifully landscaped gardens 

providing a charming outlook that’s ideally easy-care. Two heat pumps & under-tile heating in both 

bathrooms assures a comfortable indoor climate while a carpeted internal access double garage & 

extensive off-street space only heighten this home’s appeal. Reassuringly constructed by Mark Tonkie of 

Tonkie Construction, this property has 7 years remaining on its Master Build Guarantee which provides 

additional reassurance. 

Contact Mike today for more information. 

138 Ridge Road, Lincoln 

DEADLiNE SALE 

Convenient Location & Superb Presentation! 


Peacefully nestled in the exceptionally convenient setting of Aristotle Lane, this superbly presented 

four-bedroom home is in zone for Clearview Primary & is suitably arranged for modern family living. A 

centrally placed & generous open plan area is the focus of everyday living & comprises the contemporary 

kitchen, dining area & lounge with another formal lounge adjacent. Four bedrooms are serviced by two 

bathrooms, the master of which boasts an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, while a separate laundry is a 

further bonus. Our vendors are committed to a sale & a change of ownership is imminent. 

Contact Mike to find out more. 

DEADLiNE SALE 

Soul Soothing Serenity 


The unsurpassable tranquillity of country living is offered in spades at this 3.64ha lifestyle block which 

hosts a charming three-bedroom home that’s situated in an enchanting rural environment. Outbuildings 

that occupy the section include a 7 bay stable combined with mare scanning unit + covered yards for 

cattle including crush, attached hay shed, tack room and wood storage and finally a three-bay garage 

with automatic doors. A 54 metre well supplies both the house and land. Seven sheltered and watered 

paddocks plus approx. 50 mature hazelnut trees complete the lifestyle package. 

Buyers wanting a peaceful environment with multiple use options and shelter from the north easterly 

winds, should contact Mike now for more information and viewing options. 

12 Rhyolite Court, Rolleston 139 Lowes Road, Rolleston 

OffERS OvER $599,000 OffERS OvER $749,000 

Solid As A Rock! 

**Set Date: all offers to be presented 12pm 12th March (unless sold prior) 

In a quiet cul-de-sac this spacious three bedroom Peter Ray Home shouts creativity & homely space. 

Every detail has been thoughtfully considered for practical & stylish living. Sunny and bright, this home 

has a spacious feel with recessed ceilings adding interest & height, with every seat having a window 

view. Features abound throughout including gas cooking, fantastic storage, butlers pantry, tiled ensuite 

shower, two heat pumps, log burner … the list goes on! Plus easy parking! Room for 4 cars & a trailer. 

The double garage has a built in workbench, drop down ladder & 9m2 of flooring up top! 

This is the house. The location is Stonebrook. Yes, it is quiet! And yes, it is priced to sell! 

Call Elyse now to find out more. 

Spacious Haven of Relaxation! 

Offering large-scale living in a park-like setting in Aristotle Lane, this superb property boasts impressive 

dimensions & delivers an exceptionally comfortable lifestyle in the heart of Rolleston. With six 

bedrooms, two bathrooms, three toilets & two generous living areas, this home is set on a sprawling 

1880sqm established section. Energy efficiency & comfort have been thoughtfully considered with the 

home featuring solar panels, an HRV system, a night store heater, log burner & gas fire. Families will 

adore the proximity to in-zone Clearview Primary, which is just five minutes away on foot, while a short 

drive will lead you to the areas extensive array of amenities. Viewing is encouraged to truly appreciate 

all that is on offer here - contact Mike to arrange now. 

68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

Mike Goatley 

027 249 5561 

Elyse Campbell 

021 187 6217 

Nicola Curtis 

Administrator 

Julz Sibbe 

Administrator 

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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