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Deadly intersections to be made safer

IMPROVEMENTS: Roundabouts have been approved for the intersections of Shands and Blakes Rds and Springs and Marshs

Rds in a bid to improve safety.

• By Devon Bolger

TWO DEADLY

intersections will get

roundabouts in a bid to

make them safer.

Dual-lane roundabouts

have been approved

by the district

Peter Hunter

council

for the intersections

of Springs and Marshs

Rds and Shands and

Blakes Rds.

They are expected to

be substantially complete

by 2021.

The Shands and Blakes

Rds intersection was named one

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

of the worst in Canterbury in

2018 based on crash statistics.

There have been two fatal

crashes, one serious, and nine

minor at the intersection since

2011. Two people died in a

crash there in February 2018.

There has also been one

serious crash and two non-injury

crashes at the intersection.

Prebbleton Community

Association chairman Peter

Hunter said: “I absolutely

support traffic safety

improvements, especially

around Prebbleton as this

area continues to grow.”

• Turn to page 4

Flood danger

to majority

of district

properties

• By Devon Bolger

JUST OVER 23,000 properties in

the district could be affected by

a major flood in the future a new

report has found.

Computer-modelling has found

23,500 properties are affected in

some way by flood hazard which

means there are areas on their

property that might be at least

5cm under water if a one-in-200-

year flood occurs.

Mayor Sam Broughton said it is

the majority of properties in the

district.

“What surprised me the most

was the extensiveness of it. This is

data that we have received from Environment

Canterbury and it isn’t

just picking one or two properties

but looking at flooding across the

district,” Mr Broughton said.

“It is too early to tell if the new

information will lead to further

flood protection work in the

district.”

Councillor Sophie McInnes said

“People shouldn’t panic. The data

is based on computer-modelling

that is happening nationwide.

This is not just something that is

happening in Selwyn.”

The district council, with the help

of ECan, carried out computerbased

flood modelling to predict

the extent and depth of flooding

that could happen during a onein-200

year flood. • Turn to page 4

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ROUNDABOUTS for two of the district’s

trickiest and dangerous intersections are

long overdue.

On page 1 today, we report the district

council has finally approved roundabouts

for the Springs/Marshs and Shands/Blakes

intersections.

They can be nightmares to get across and while dropping the

speed limits on Springs and Shands has made it less treacherous,

it is not by much.

Many frustrated drivers trying to get across Marshs and

Blakes, or turning right into Springs and Shands, will put the

foot down to beat oncoming vehicles.

The roundabouts won’t be in place until mid next year, but at

least they are going in.

Also on page 1, not such good news on flooding risks in the

district. A snapshot of the world we live in.

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News

Lincoln University cows used

for ‘cruel and barbaric’ research

• By Sophie Cornish

HOLES HAVE been cut into

the sides of cows as part of

an experiment at a Lincoln

University research facility.

An animal rights group has

called the procedure, “cruel,

insensitive and barbaric.”

The procedure is called fistulating

which involves cutting a 15cm

hole into the side of a cow to gain

direct access to their stomachs.

A permanent plastic ring is

fitted into the hole with a lid on

it, so researchers can put their

arms straight

inside a cow’s

stomach, to

allow contents

to be removed

or chemicals directly

inserted.

Tara Jackson

A Lincoln

University

spokesperson

said fistulated cows were used for

research into rumen digestibility.

“Any research carried out by

Lincoln University involving

animals must be approved by

the Lincoln University Animal

Ethics Committee and meet the

standards of the University’s

Code of Ethical Conduct for the

Use of Animals and the Animal

PERMANENT: A fistulated cow pictured at a Lincoln University

facility in 2008.

PHOTO: JASMINE GILLESPIE-GRAY

Welfare Act 1999,” the spokesperson

said.

“The LUAEC ensures that all

research, testing and teaching by

Lincoln University involving animals

is conducted according to the

CEC and Animal Welfare Act.”

Animal rights group New

Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society

has strongly condemned the

procedure, saying cows can still

suffer from the intrusive surgery

up to 11 days after the surgery.

Executive director Tara Jackson

said the experiments, the

most “gruesome she’d ever seen”

are being done to enhance the

animal agriculture industry.

“Can you imagine poking

your arm inside living being’s

stomach? Yet again, animals are

treated as test subjects,” she said.

“I think for a lot of Kiwis, it

would be quite a shock to see the

link between animal testing and

animal agriculture sector. You

definitely don’t pick up a carton

of milk and think ‘oh was animal

testing conducted for this product’

so it is a whole other side of

it that is quite hidden.

“This procedure is the epitome

of using cows as mere objects,

like cars with gas tanks. Cows

are intelligent and sensitive animals

who do not deserve to be

tortured for any reason.”

The procedure is generally

done to examine the contents of

the cow’s stomach in the name

of research to improve the cow’s

milk production or decrease its

methane production.

NZAVS have uncovered a

range of different research papers

online which show the procedure

has been used at Lincoln University

as early as 1994.

The Lincoln University spokesperson

said there was no current

research in progress.

The cows involved in the

research would will remain

fistulated for the duration of

their life.

“The cows are retained for

future research and remain

under the supervision of the

LUAEC and day-to-day care of

professionally trained staff,” the

spokesperson said.

In Brief

EVENTS CANCELLED

Two events in the district

have been postponed due to

Covid-19. The Hororata Primary

School’s 150th jubilee planned

for this weekend has been put on

hold. Committee chairman Rod

Oliver said they hope to still hold

the event within the year. The

Lincoln Envirotown Trust’s Kim

Hill Hop Topic event on March

26 has also been postponed. A

new date will be announced in

the future.

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on McLaughlins Rd on

Sunday. Members of the Darfield

Volunteer Fire Brigade were

called to the fire at 2.33pm.

A Fire and Emergency NZ

spokeswoman said the car had

initially caught fire on Saturday

night but then somehow it had

re-ignited. She said the car had

no registration number and was

likely dumped in the area. While

the fire may have re-ignited by

itself, the spokeswoman said

the cause is not yet known.

Meanwhile, a fire engulfed an

old hay shed in Sheffield in the

early hours of Sunday morning.

Fire crews from the Sheffield and

Springfield stations were called

to fight the blaze on West Coast

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More than 23,000

Roundabouts approved

for deadly intersections

• From page 1

The construction contract will

now be tendered and procurement

of detailed designs will

begin.

A report presented at the

meeting said: “Detailed design

work needs to be advanced

without further delay so the

project can be substantially

completed by mid-2021,” it said.

An NZTA spokeswoman said:

“Higher traffic volumes at the intersection

as part of the construction

of the Southern Motorway

is leading to an increase in safety

issues, particularly for traffic

turning out of Marshs Rd.”

The work on the two roundabouts

is expected to cost $9.3

million with 75 per cent of that

SAFER: The

intersection

of Springs

and Marshs

Rds.

PHOTO:

GEOFF

SLOAN

subsidised by the New Zealand

Transport Agency.

The district council and

Christchurch City Council will

split the remaining 25 per cent

for the Springs and Marshs Rds

intersection.

The district council will solely

fund the remaining 25 per cent

for the Shands and Blakes Rds

intersection.

In June last year, it was revealed

the intersections did not qualify

for funding due to shortfalls.

The projects remained on

the national land transport

programme list and the district

council was told the funding

has been approved after further

work was undertaken on

evaluating them.

properties in danger

• From page 1

District council group manager

environmental and regulatory

services Tim Harris said as a

result of this, a much larger area

of the district has now been

identified as being susceptible to

flooding.

The main change the district

council is proposing is that any

new dwellings built on affected

areas would be required to have a

higher minimum floor height.

“For the majority of properties,

the increase is likely to be only a

few centimetres and would only

affect new projects. It also only for

areas of a property that are at risk

from flooding,” Mr Harris said.

In the meantime, any new

Land Information Memoranda

reports for an affected property

will contain a note indicating that

the property may be susceptible

to flooding and/or coastal erosion

and/or inundation under certain

circumstances.

The district council has started

informing landowners of the

latest findings on flooding and

coastal hazard risks, and how it is

proposing to manage them in the

DISCOVER: The majority of properties in the district have been

found as susceptible to flooding. A district council spokesman

said properties on either side of the Selwyn River are most

affected.

new District Plan.

People will have the chance to

make a submission on how the

flood and coastal hazard areas

are mapped when the proposed

District Plan goes out for consultation

later this year.

A number of drop-in sessions

will be held next week where residents

can speak with a planner

about their property.

A district council spokesman

said it is mainly either side of the

Selwyn River and at the bottom

of hills.

For more information go to

www.selwyn.govt.nz/districtplan

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which could include cats

• By Devon Bolger

RESIDENTS WILL get to

have their say on whether

cats should be controlled

under a new bylaw.

A report presented at a

district council meeting

last week recommended

cats be excluded from the

bylaw about the keeping of

animals, other than dogs,

in urban areas.

But district councillors

agreed to include them in

the consultation document

meaning people will get

to make submissions on

the options for addressing

issues with cats.

A draft bylaw will now

be drawn up and sent to

township committees

in June or July. It

will also include rules

around the keeping of

poultry and bees.

The tabled report

said: “Provisions

relating to the

de-sexing and

microchipping of cats are

problematic with issues.

“These include the quantification

of the perceived

problems caused by cats,

doubt that the provisions

Jeff Bland

in the bylaw will have any

impact on the perceived

problems caused by cats

and a risk that the provisions

will be found to be

unreasonable,” it

said.

Councillor Jeff

Bland said at the

meeting: “My

personal feeling is

that we have to do

something. Cats kill

lizards, birds and

all kinds of things and I

think we need to have the

courage to do something

about it.”

District councillors

also agreed to support the

drafting and implementation

of national legislation

to control cats as well as

submitting to Environment

Canterbury through

its annual plan process to

control feral cats in Canterbury.

Said group manager

environmental and

regulatory services

Tim Harris: “The huge

population growth we’ve

had in the district has

also meant a big increase

in pets and animals

living in our towns so it’s

a good time to start

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Hornby’s support in fight against waste plant

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding

and Devon Bolger

PREBBLETON residents

say they are grateful to have

the support of the Hornby

community.

A group of Prebbleton and

Hornby residents attended the

Christchurch City Council meeting

on Thursday – with many

dressed in protective suits and

masks.

Said Prebbleton

resident

Diane White:

“It was great to

see them at the

meeting. We

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have a lot of

support from

people outside of Prebbleton trying

to raise awareness about it.

It’s not just a Prebbleton issue.”

Waste Management has applied

to expand its current site

and operate the toxic waste treatment

plant at 305 Marshs Rd in

South Hornby.

In its resource consent application,

it said the plant will

treat and manage items, such as

pesticides, acid, used tyres and

other types of rubbish.

In a fiery deputation to the city

council, Greater Hornby Residents’

Association treasurer Ross

FIGHT: Prebbleton and Hornby residents inside the Christchurch

City Council office on Thursday protesting against a plan to put a

hazardous waste plant in their backyard

Houliston called the consultation

process over Waste Management’s

application to operate a

waste stabilisation and treatment

facility a “dictatorship.”

“You will notice I am dressed

in black, this is normal when

people are in mourning. The

Waipuna area is in mourning

because city council staff have

shown a total lack of respect for

this area by issuing consents to

put this in here.

“No public consultation was

called and residents in our area

weren’t consulted denying them

their democratic right to speak

out on whether locals wanted

this or not,” Mr Houliston said.

It followed a deputation on

Thursday from Ms White on how

the plant could impact the area.

Resource consent was granted

for the proposed plant by the city

council in December 2018.

Environment Canterbury also

granted three consents for its

construction and discharge of

stormwater in March 2019.

The consent application currently

with ECan is only for

activities resulting in discharge

to air.

It ran a limited notified

consent process, which meant

only people within 500m of the

proposed facility had a chance to

have their say.

“The GHRA therefore asks this

consent be placed on hold and a

full and open consultation process

take place,” Mr Houliston

said.

The GHRA has also requested

permanent full monitoring

equipment be installed around

the perimeter of waste management’s

holding ground and a repeat

of this equipment at 250m,

500m and 750m.

“This equipment should be applied

at the applicant’s expense,

include dust, smell monitors as

well as noise control monitors,”

Mr Houliston said.

On top of his requests, on

Thursday morning he filed a

Local Government Official

Information and Meetings Act

request to the city council over

the treatment plant.

Mr Houliston has asked for

a full list of chemicals, toxins,

hazards and any other items to

be kept on the site along with a

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Tour for

Ellesmere

Big Band

THE ELLESMERE Big Band are

going on tour for the first time.

The group will perform in the

Oamaru Harbour Street Jazz

& Blues Festival this Friday to

Monday.

Said member Alison Donley:

“This is a fabulous achievement

for a local band and members

are very excited.

“This is the first time the band

has gone on tour. We encourage

you to support us, as well as the

many other talented musicians

and festival entertainment and

stall holders who are making the

journey to Oamaru,” she said.

The Ellesmere Big Band plays

at many community and public

functions throughout the year

and is based in Leeston.

New members are welcome

and they are currently on the

look-out for trumpet and trombone

players.

“This is an event not to be

missed so come along and be

our support team and let us

know if you are from Selwyn,”

Ms Donley said

To find out more visit www.

ellesmerebigband.nz



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Eagle helicopter and community patrols

Dean Harker

Selwyn Police

Area response manager

Senior Sergeant Dean

Harker talks about police

activity in the district and

community patrols

OVER THE last month, we have

been busy with a number of

incidents occurring across the

district.

A number of residents may have

heard the police Eagle helicopter

flying over the area in recent

weeks. The helicopter has assisted

local staff to apprehend offenders

and hold them to account.

One incident involved Eagle

following three vehicles seen

decamping from a dwelling

burglary in Selwyn, the vehicles

were tracked by the helicopter

and local staff were able to stop

the vehicles and arrest the occupants.

It helped locate a vehicle that

has previously been involved in a

police pursuit that was abandoned

due to the driving of the

offender, this vehicle was followed

by Eagle and local police

were directed to where the vehicle

and occupants were hiding.

It also located a drunk driver

travelling back from Akaroa

where members of the public had

called police concerned with the

manner of driving.

Another event that occurred in

the district was a search warrant

that was executed on a property

occupied by a number of gang

members, a large number of

police staff were involved in the

operation.

Firearms, drugs and other

property of interest were located

and a number of people from the

address are facing charges.

In the last few weeks, I have

been able to attend meetings

with our local community

patrols.

One patrol is based in Darfield

and looks after the Malvern area

and the Selwyn patrol which

covers Lincoln, Prebbleton, West

Melton and other towns within

our district.

The community patrols are a

volunteer organisation, working

in co-operation with the New

Zealand police.

The patrols operate during the

day and at night to help make

our communities safe, the patrols

act as the ‘eyes and ears” for

the police and do not have any

jurisdiction beyond that.

All community patrol members

undergo training and are

assessed prior to joining the

patrols, the patrols themselves

are regularly provided with areas

to patrol by the police.

Members working on these

patrols work on a roster and just

help with the patrols whenever

they can, for some people it may

be as little as one evening or day

per fortnight.

Police rely heavily on community

patrols throughout New

Zealand and our local patrols do

a fantastic job, both patrols are

currently looking for new members

or donations to help them

function.

If you are keen on joining up

BUSY: The police

Eagle helicopter has

been used to track

and help apprehend a

number of offenders

in the district over the

last month.

or have any other inquires contact

your local police station and

we can pass your details on.

On our police district staffing

front, we have just interviewed

and recommended two new police

staff to work in the district.

The vacancies we had were in

Leeston and also Darfield.

These two new members will

be profiled in the Selwyn Times

when their appointments are

confirmed.

Just a friendly reminder

to keep your vehicles and

homes secured and report any

suspicious behaviour to the

police.

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Visit your local Resene ColorShop!

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Discounts off the normal retail price of Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers,

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Run or walk for a good cause

THE 46TH running of the Les

Mills City2Surf will be held on

Sunday.

Runners, joggers and walkers

of all fitness levels will take

on either the 14km or 6km

options, both finishing at Ferrymead

Playing Fields.

Event organiser Jon Holmes

says entries are up on last

year’s event which attracted

close to 8000 participants.

“It doesn’t matter if you

haven’t trained. Either distance

can be walked. It’s just

about getting out on a Sunday

morning, getting a breath of

fresh air and doing something

that gets the heart pumping,”

said Holmes.

The 14km event starts at

9am at Pioneer Stadium, and

the 6km event starts at 10am

at Hansens Park, all culminating

for a massive finish at

Ferrymead where there will be

plenty of entertainment and

prizes on offer.

Participants will also have

free entry into Ferrymead

Historic Park.

“We’re going fizzy-free again

this year. We’ve also changed

from a free Powerade to a

free Pump at the finish line.

That’s another step in the right

direction for health,” said

Holmes.

This year’s partner charity

is the Prostate Cancer

Foundation of New Zealand.

If you wish to run for a

wonderful cause then visit

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city2surf2020

“You can also go and visit

them at the finish line where

you’ll be able to learn a bit

more about prostate cancer

and what the foundation

does. It has been at all of our

GET SET:

The Les Mills

City2Surf will

be held on

Sunday.

training series supporting

what we do.

It’s been a really good

partnership this year and

something that is important to

talk about.”

•For entries and more

information visit

city2surf.co.nz

Work & Income NZ

Work & Income NZ Superannuation

is coming to Selwyn

Work Superannuation & Income NZ Superannuation is coming


to Selwyn

Ken Stevens, a case manager from the Ministry of Social Development, will be

visiting Selwyn to answer questions on payments, entitlement, and any other


matters regarding superannuation.

Ken

Ken

Stevens,

Stevens, a

case

case

manager

manager

from

from

the

the

Ministry

Ministry

of

of

Social

Social

Development,

Development,

will

will

be

be

visiting

visiting

Selwyn

Selwyn

to

to

answer

answer

questions

questions

on

on

payments,

payments,

entitlement,

entitlement,

and

and

any

any

other

other

matters

matters

regarding

regarding

superannuation.

superannuation.

Visits are by PRIOR appointment – to book an appointment please

phone (03) 961 9170. Ken will be visiting these locations:

Thursday 2 nd April, 10am-2.30pm - Leeston Library & Service Centre

Thursday 9 th April, 10am-2.30pm - Darfield Library & Service Centre





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News

BACKYARD CRITTERS

Kenshin Hayashi

Jacinda Riley

Lincoln High School’s

top academics named

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

Magpie moth often

mistaken for butterfly

A STUNNING looking day-flying

moth that is often mistaken for

a butterfly is the magpie moth,

Nyctemera annulata.

This moth has black wings

with white markings on the

them. The thorax and abdomen

are striped black and orange,

with a wingspan of 35-45mm.

The magpie moth is a New

Zealand endemic and is found

throughout both islands.

Females lay yellow eggs on

undersides of native and exotic

Senecio species, ragwort and

cineraria.

Larvae, or woolly bears as they

are often called, are very hairy,

black and yellow in colour, and

about 35mm when fully grown.

The alkaloids used by plants

as defence against herbivores are

sequestered by larvae and utilised

for their own defence against

birds.

The striped orange and black

markings on both larvae and

moths is a warning of their toxic

bitter taste.

Only the shining cuckoo is

capable of eating the caterpillars.

Magpie moth pupae are also

parasitised by a native wasp

species.

LINCOLN HIGH School has

named its top academic year 11

and 12 students for last year.

The Maureen Drayton Cup

for Excellence in year 12 went to

Kenshin Hayashi while the Pauline

Miller Cup for Excellence in

year 11 was awarded to Jacinda

Riley.

The students achieved the

overall highest academic standard

in their year levels.

Deputy principal Stephen

Rout said they hold the awards

off until the following year

until the final NCEA results are

known.

Along with Jacinda, Seamus

Moran-Tanner, Daniel Dachs,

Megan Gibbs, Amy Wheeldon,

Caroline Richards, Ellie Walker

and Sophie Parker were awarded

the year 11 elite scholar awards

for students who achieved at least

80 excellence credits.

Kai Wong, Reuben Maddock,

Rosie Bicknell, Aliya Mottus,

Haig Bishop, Cassandra Ngo and

Kenshin all received year 12 elite

scholar awards for also achieving

at least 80 excellence credits.

Mr Rout said they also

acknowledged students who

achieved a merit or excellence

endorsement and first in a

subject.

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The Council has started informing landowners of the latest findings on flooding and coastal

hazard risks, and how it’s proposing to manage them in the new District Plan.

As part of the current District Plan Review, the Council is required to assess and manage natural

hazards. It now also has to look at more extreme weather events and the possible effects of

climate change over the next 100 years, says Tim Harris, Council’s Group Manager Environmental

and Regulatory Services.

As is now required, the Council has carried out flood modelling to predict the possible extent

and depth of flooding outside of coastal areas during a one-in-200-year flood, he says.

As a result of this modelling, a much larger area of the district has been identified as susceptible

to flooding.

“A one-in-200-year flood has a 0.5 percent chance of happening in any given year. However, it’s

important we let all affected landowners know of an existing natural hazard and how we propose

to manage it in the new District Plan,” says Mr Harris.

Rules proposed to address this in the new District Plan are similar to the current plan, but include

an increased minimum floor height for all new dwellings in affected areas. This proposed height

would be 300mm above a one-in-200-year flood level, instead of the current one-in-50-year level.

These rules would come into effect with the new plan, which is expected to be in place in mid-2022.

From this week, as is legally required, any new Land Information Memorandum (LIM) reports for

an affected property will contain a note indicating it may be susceptible to flooding, or coastal

erosion, or inundation under certain circumstances. The note will identify the latest technical

information held by the Council.

The Council is expecting to notify the Proposed District Plan for public consultation by the middle

of this year.

For more information, including a map of affected areas and all the technical reports, check out

the Council’s engagement hub at selwyn.govt.nz/districtplanreview.

For further questions you can call the Council on 0800 SELWYN (735 996) or talk to a planner at

one of our public drop-in sessions.

Please check closer to the time for any changes to the schedule.

When

Where

Tuesday 24 March 2020, 6–7.30pm

Darfield Recreation and Community Centre, Lounge Room,

92 North Terrace, Darfield

Thursday 26 March 2020, 6–7.30pm Lincoln Event Centre, Baylis Lounge, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln

Monday 30 March 2020, 6–7.30pm Rolleston Community Centre, 95 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 6–7.30pm Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, Lakeside Road, Leeston

ON THE

ROADS

Public information campaign on

flooding and

coastal hazards starts

On the roads this week

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. Stabilising and sealing work is being done on Bealey

Road, Telegraph Road and Birchs Road and resurfacing is being done on Cullens Road, Clintons Road

and Old West Coast Road. Traffic management will be in place.

An intersection upgrade is taking place at the intersection of Highfield Road, Homebush Road and Old

West Coast Road until 10 April 2020. There will road closures on Homebush Road and Highfield Road

from Old West Coast Road to Woolshed Road during this work. Traffic management will be in place.

High Street Leeston will be closed from Messines Street to Leeston and Lake Road and Messines Street

will be closed from Station Street to High Street from 7am–5pm Saturday 28 March for the Leeston Fête.

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.

Tertiary Scholarships

supporting success

Scholarships from Selwyn District Council are helping Selwyn young

people thrive beyond school.

The Council awarded six tertiary education scholarships to year 12

and 13 students at Darfield High School, Ellesmere College and

Lincoln High School in 2019, for a broad range of tertiary education

and training. This year, scholarships will also be offered to students

at Rolleston College.

The scholarships have been expanded to encourage diversity, reach

and access.

Students are encouraged to apply if they have achieved academic,

sporting, cultural, or art successes at school, in clubs, or

organisations, or overcome barriers or hardships.

Mekaela Fleener, from Ellesmere College, received a scholarship to

purchase a violin for her music studies at the University of Canterbury.

“I think the scholarship is a really neat opportunity, especially for

those who aren’t good at getting high marks, who might have merit

in other places.”

Molly Barker, from Lincoln High School, bought seven health science

textbooks for her studies at Otago University with her scholarship.

“I think it’s really great to have a scholarship from outside of your

school. The external party can view candidates more equally.”

Mayor Sam Broughton says the scholarships have a wider impact

than just helping individuals.

“There are many ambitious young people in Selwyn focussed

on furthering their education to in turn contribute to their families

and community.”

Councillor Jenny Gallagher has been involved with the

scholarships for over five years and says the scholarships ensure

Selwyn youth have similar access to opportunities as those in

bigger metropolitan areas.

Councillor Shane Epiha was also on the selection panel and thought

every individual was a worthy candidate.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our rangatahi future leaders –

some have amazing stories of perseverance overcoming

challenging situations.”

Directory helps local businesses

connect

The refreshed Selwyn Business Directory helps businesses in the

district with another chance to be seen and make connections.

The searchable online directory is open for businesses to sign up,

offering the opportunity to advertise their details including a map

location, contacts, website and social media links and a summary

of their business.

With almost 500 businesses already listing their details and more

joining every week, the directory is part of Council’s work to support

local businesses and encourage people to think local when looking

for goods and services, Community Services and Facilities group

manager Denise Kidd says.

As well as providing a free opportunity to promote to customers in the

district to customers the directory will help business to business links,

she says. “The directory is a great tool for finding local resources to

assist your business. As a smaller district we know businesses are

strengthened by looking at where they can complement each other

and by working together and the directory’s a good way to connect.”

To make a listing visit selwyn.govt.nz/directory-register.

Council Call

Selwyn District Council

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)

Rolleston Library

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Ph 347 2880

Darfield Library & Service Centre

1 South Terrace, Darfield

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780

CC180320



Notices

ALCOHOL NOTICES

Wine Plus Gifts Limited has applied for the renewal of an off licence. Objections are open until 27 March.

Fine Dining Hospitality Group Limited has applied for an on licence. Objections are open until 31 March.

Harnes Limited has applied foe the renewal of an on licence and an off licence. Objections are open until

2 April.

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

Malvern Community Board

Mon 23 March 4pm

Darfield Library

Council

Wed 25 March 1pm

Rolleston Council offices

Audit & Risk Subcommittee

Wed 1 Apr 9.30am

Rolleston Council offices

DISTRICT COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

Coalgate Township Committee

– Public Meeting on proposed

legalisation of undesignated

roads in the township

Tue 24 March 7.30pm

Coalgate Bowling Club

Coalgate Township Committee

– ordinary meeting

Tue 31 March 7.30pm

Coalgate Fire Station

Doyleston Community Committee

Wed 1 April 7.30pm

A short stay becomes a new start

Osborne Park

Glentunnel Township Committee

Mon 30 March 7.30pm

Glentunnel Community Centre

Kirwee Recreation Reserve

Management Committee

Mon 6 April 7.30pm

Sports Pavilion, Kirwee

Recreation Reserve

Leeston Park

Association Committee

Mon 30 March 8pm

Leeston Park Pavilion

Lincoln Community Committee

Mon 6 April 7pm, Fitzgerald

Room, Lincoln Event Centre

Whitecliffs Township and

Domain Committee

Mon 6 April 7.30pm

Glentunnel Hall

Continuing our series celebrating the Faces of Selwyn. Visit selwyn.govt.nz/facesofselwyn for the full story.

For Reza Zarnekabi an internet search for a short study stint has turned into a new life.

Born in northwest Iran, Reza was working in a consulting engineers’ company when he decided he

wanted to continue his studies further with a PhD.

He jumped on the internet and found Lincoln University offering exactly what he wanted to study. In

April 2012, Reiza and his wife Leila made the move to New Zealand, where the native Turkish speakers

had to spend six months in Auckland to learn English before finally making the move to Christchurch.

Not planning to be here for long Reza took unpaid leave from his job in Iran.

Housing was tight in the years following the earthquakes and they had to stay in a hotel, before

securing a one bedroom flat in the city centre.

While studying Reza landed work at a consulting engineering company, similar to his job in Iran. Juggling

study and work proved tricky, so he eventually made the tough decision to terminate his study after two

years and has been working successfully and happily at the consultant engineering company since.

He and Leila have gained residency and built their own house in

Lincoln, where the country air feels much more like home.

The couple love New Zealand and its acceptance of different

cultures and diversity. They have travelled most of the South

Island and think it’s beautiful. They’ve made friends in the

Iranian community in Christchurch, as well as with tramping,

gaming and dinner groups.

They are unsure about what their future holds in New Zealand,

but for now they are happy; they have found a great community.

Arthur’s Pass Community Fête returns

The Arthur’s Pass Community Fête is coming back with an extra autumn fête held this weekend.

About 700 people attended the first community fête last year, held by the YMCA Arthur’s Pass Outdoor

Education Centre.

The organisers were supported by the Selwyn Community Fund, which provides funding to community

groups, including to hold events and activities that promote Selwyn’s uniqueness, help build the

community and encourage visitors to the district.

Arthur's Pass Outdoor Education Centre Manager Gemma Murphy says the funding was an important

part of being able to get such a good turn-out at the first fête.

“The funding Selwyn District Council generously contributed enabled us to advertise the event through

newspapers, posters and social media. As this was the first event of its kind here, we needed to

promote it far and wide,” Miss Murphy said.

The fête will include music, a bouncy castle, a raffle, local craft and second-hand clothing stalls, fun

activities for kids and light refreshments.

The Arthur’s Pass Outdoor Education Centre run

programmes focussed on teaching basic outdoor

skills and environmental education for young people to

discover what New Zealand has to offer and how they

can enjoy it safely.

Money raised will be put towards providing

experiences and opportunities for free, or at low cost,

and equipment such as rain jackets and tents for

children who have participation barriers.

Selwyn Events

THURSDAY

19

MARCH

THURSDAY

19

MARCH

SATURDAY

21

MARCH

MONDAY

23

MARCH

WEDNESDAY

25

MARCH

FRIDAY

27

MARCH

Prebbleton Picnic in the Park

and Summer Skate Jam

Prebbleton Community Park,

5–7pm

Enjoy an evening at the park with

the family, with live music, a free

sausage sizzle, and more and take

the opportunity to introduce young

people to skating with free gear hire,

prizes, music and coaching from

Cheapskates Skate Skool. Join us in

a relaxed environment to give it a go.

Something for all abilities.

Selwyn Community

Funding Series

Lincoln Event Centre, 5.30–7.30pm

A free workshop about the funding

opportunities that are available in

Selwyn. Hear from speakers from

the Council, Rātā Foundation and

Department of Internal Affairs about

the funding opportunities that are

available in Selwyn. And some tips and

tricks to put together a more lucrative

application. To register contact

michael.heywood@selwyn.govt.nz.

Food Waste and Food

Redistribution

Lincoln Envirotown Community

Gardens, 10–11.30am

Toss it, sell it, redistribute it? What

can we do with the ugly produce?

Meike Rombach of Lincoln University

will talk about food waste. Gold coin

donation. Bring a chair for comfort.

For more information see Eventbrite or

contact Ruth Wood, 021 074 3905 or

ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz.

Scrabble Club

Lincoln Library, 11am–12.30pm

Join our weekly Monday Scrabble Club.

Whether you’re a competitive player or

just happy to play and enjoy a social

chat this is a great place to get to know

people and enjoy a good game.

Leeston Summer Skate Jam

Leeston Skate Park, 3.30–5.30pm

A great way to introduce young

people to skating with free gear hire,

prizes, music and coaching from

Cheapskates Skate Skool. Join us in

a relaxed environment to give it a go.

Something for all abilities.

Sport Swap and Expo

The Station, Station St Leeston,

from 6.30pm

Bring any sports gear (in good

condition) that you no longer need

and swap with others. Those

attending will be able to choose items

to take free of charge, or buy higher

value items. Individuals or clubs

wishing to sell higher value items, or

promote their sport and recreation

group can contact Lesley Fairbairn for

further details 027 306 3019.

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

SelwynDistrictCouncil



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Hororata set to have their race day

• By Jacob Page

HORORATA RACING Club

president Diane Chesmar truly

believes that many hands make

light work ahead of their annual

race meeting at Riccarton Park

on Saturday.

Mrs Chesmar is the first woman

to be president of the club in

its 136-year history, having taken

over the role this season, but said

it was the hard-working committee

members she works with

which makes the day possible.

“I really just consider myself

the conductor of an orchestra in

many ways,” she said.

Hororata’s annual meeting

has been at Riccarton since the

1980s. Mrs Chesmar said it was a

relationship that worked well.

West Melton upset

in tennis final

• By Jacob Page

KIRWEE-SPRINGSTON

claimed the Canterbury Country

tennis title on their home court

on Saturday.

They beat competition frontrunners

West Melton 10 matches

to six after dominating the doubles

encounters.

Kirwee-Springston won seven

of the eight doubles and mixed

doubles fixtures to turn around

a 5-3 deficit after the singles

matches were completed.

West Melton had lost just once

all season, to Kirwee-Springston

on a countback of games played.

Saturday’s result was more definitive

as Kirwee-Springston’s mixed

doubles power shone through.

The Kirwee-Springston trio of

Sebastian On, Bevan Johns and

Heather Boomer went unbeaten

throughout their singles, doubles

and mixed doubles fixtures.

Sebastian’s third win of the day,

in the mixed doubles with Kerry

Noble secured the title.

West Melton’s Blake Cullen

Pavle Fillipovic, Juliette Ma,

Jade and Jane Brosnahan all won

their singles matches but they

were not able to hold-off the

fast-finishing Kirwee-Springston

team which won eight of the last

nine matches to secure victory.

LEADER: Hororata Racing

Club president Diane Chesmar

is the first woman to lead the

organisation in its 136-year

history. They will have their

annual meeting at Riccarton

Park Racecourse on Saturday.

“We have so many local people

from Selwyn who attend. It’s the

people that make the meeting.

“We’ve been at Riccarton for

many years and that because

back in the 80s it was going

to cost so much to bring the

Hororata track up to standard

• By Jacob Page

LEESTON-SOUTHBRIDGE

batsman Rupert Young’s innings

of 166 has ensured Canterbury

Country will keep the Hawke

Cup for the winter.

Canterbury Country beat Otago

Country thanks to a first innings

triumph at Rangiora’s Mainpower

Oval over the weekend.

Canterbury Country lost the

toss and were sent in to the field.

They were able to restrict

Otago Country to 257 all out

with the retiring Shanan Stewart

taking three wickets, along with

Tim Gruijters,

Stewart, the 37-year-old from

Southbrook announced his

that when you only race once a

year you are always playing catch

up.

“This way, we still have our own

meeting, we all get to enjoy it.”

Mrs Chesmar was previously

involved with the Banks

Peninsula Racing Club and her

daughter, Mandy is a former

apprentice jockey who is now

Clerk of the course at Addington

Raceway and at several West

STAR: Leeston-Southbridge’s

Rupert Young’s 166 helped

Canterbury Country keep the

Hawke Cup for the winter.

retirement from representative

cricket at the start of the game

after a career which saw him

play 244 games for Canterbury

and represent New Zealand in

four 50-over matches between

SPORT

Coast meetings.

“We got involved along with

her and it’s been a great time.”

The nine race card will starts

at 12.02pm with the last race at

4.56pm.

Major races include the Group

3 Valachi Downs Thoroughbred

Breeders Stakes and the Seaton

Memorial Hororata Gold Cup

for the stayers.

Entry is free.

Hawke Cup stays put

2001/2002 and 2013/3014.

Young was the mainstay of the

run-chase

His 166 came off 298 balls and

his vigil at the crease lasted more

than six hours.

He shared in two 108-run partnerships,

first with Ben Hartland

(38) and then captain Harry

Chamberlain (56).

The two teams shook hands

with Canterbury Country at 357

for five.

The same venue will host

the 45-over club final between

Leeston-Southbridge and

Cheviot this Saturday.

• To read a preview of the

match go to starnews.co.nz

• More sport page 18

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Speedway mate to be honoured at Ruapuna

SPORT

• By Allan Batt

TWO SELWYN speedway

drivers will honour a mate this

weekend at Ruapuna Speedway.

The recent death of Auckland

Speedway identity Bryce

Townsend will be marked with a

special tribute on Saturday night

with Lincoln’s Jeremy Webb and

Rolleston’s Kyle Glover both

eager to race in his memory.

Glover is one of the South

Island’s top TQ

midget racers

and like many

he was shocked

by Townsend’s

passing.

“Bryce had

Kyle Glover

been there, and

done that in the

speedway world

but he was never short of time to

assist any racer with a word of

encouragement and advice,” he

said.

“I travelled to the US with

him on a couple of his tours and

everyone knew him.

“In many ways he was the face

of New Zealand Speedway over

there.”

Webb said Townsend will

never be far from his thoughts.

“Bryce was instrumental

in getting me the drive for

MOTIVATED: Lincon’s Jeremy Webb will be in action this weekend to pay tribute to friend and mentor Bryce Townsend (right).

the Clausen-Marshall team at

this year’s Chilli Bowl.

“To be part of the world’s biggest

midget car show, was to me,

an impossible dream until Bryce

got involved.

“He could have recommended

any one of a number of top

Auckland drivers, but he backed

me. My crew and I will be forever

grateful.

“I’ve known him most of my

life and I looked up to him as a

person, mentor and racer.”

Two of Townsend’s close

friends and fellow Aucklanders

Jayden Worthington and Max

Guilford are making the trip

south to contest the Midget Mayhem

event.

Guilford, just a second year

midget car racer was being mentored

by Townsend, and earlier

this season capped off his rapid

progress by being selected to race

for the New Zealand Midget car

test team.

Townsend was a regular competitor

at Ruapuna throughout

his career, and once his racing

days were over he continued to

support the track and many of its

competitors.

Ruapuna club president Allan

Daly said that it was important

that Bryce’s contribution to the

sport were recognised.

“He raced here as often as

he could, and then went on to

encouraging drivers to travel

south to support our track. He

was also a highly recognised

crew chief and freely passed on

help.”

The meeting will also feature

the annual Quake City

Sprintcar Stampede and over

a dozen drivers have entered,

including Nelson’s Alicia

McLauchlan and Blenheim racer

Paddy North.

It will also be the first

appearance for the season at

Ruapuna of Hornby’s Matthew

Leversedge, who has been

campaigning at Auckland’s

Western Springs.

Leversedge’s clash with current

South Island champion Jamie

Duff is eagerly anticipated.

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Lincoln Summer Skate Jam

Lincoln on Wednesday (today),

3.30-5.30pm

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.

Lincoln Skate Park

Springston Indoor Bowls Club

Springston on Tuesday, 7.30pm

Go along to the newly

refurbished hall and receive

expert coaching from Neville

Benny who is still the leading

player after 64 years. Give this

very popular winter pastime

a go. Suitable for both young

and old, but the younger you

start, the better player you will

become. Contact president Alan

Paton 03 329 5736 or Secretary

Bill Pickering 03 325 7957.

Springston Hall (opposite the

school)

Darfield and Rolleston

Ukulele Groups

Darfield on Monday, 11am-

Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi by

5pm each Wednesday

12pm and Rolleston on Thursday,

7-8.30pm

Go along and learn new

chords, strumming styles, a

variety of songs and have fun

playing together in a group.

Some spare ukuleles are

available to use. Beginners and

experienced ukulele players

welcome. No enrolment

necessary. $8 fee in Darfield

and $10 in Rolleston to cover

expenses. The groups run each

week.

Darfield Library Community

Room 1A and Church of the

Resurrection, Rolleston

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.

Lincoln Library

‘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

Lincoln Ladies Tech Group

Lincoln on Friday, 2.30-3.30pm

Head along for these sessions

are designed to help with

the basics of learning how

to use modern devices, such

as smartphones, tablets and

computers. Each session will

start out with a basic tutorial and

lead to interactive peer learning.

Lincoln Library

Virtual Reality Drop-In

Sessions

Rolleston on Monday, 3.30-

5.30pm, Leeston on Wednesday,

2-4pm, Darfield and Lincoln on

Thursday, 3.30-5.30pm

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

Markets

Leeston Market: Saturday,

9.30am-12.30pm. In front of the

Leeston Co-operating Church.

Rolleston Farmers Market:

Sunday, 9am-12.30pm, 96

Rolleston Drive

Darfield Market: Saturday,

9am-1pm, opposite Challenge

Darfield, South Tce.

Market@254: Saturday,

9.30am-1pm, rain or shine,

254 Lawford Rd, West Melton.

Lincoln Farmers and Craft

Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm,

Gerald St.

Running groups

Go along to the

rainbow tie-dye

event to learn how

to make your own

rainbow-themed

tie-dye accessory.

Selwyn Libraries

is celebrating the

LGBTQIA+ community

for pride week. All

equipment provided.

Bookings essential,

$5 per person. 8yrs+.

Darfield on Friday,

3.30-4.30pm.

Rolleston Road Runners:

Thursday registration from

6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. 3km,

6km and 9km options in

Foster Park, next to the gravel

car park.

Lincoln Road Runners:

Tuesday registration from

5.40pm for a 6pm start. 3km

or 6km options. Starts outside

Coffee Culture on Gerald St.

Malvern Road Runners:

Tuesday registration from

5.45pm for a 6pm start. 1.8km,

3km and 6km options. Meet at

McHughs Plantation.

Ellesmere Road Runners:

Wednesday registration from

5.45pm, starts at 6pm. 3km or

6km walk or run. Starts from

Leeston Physiotherapy.

Foster Park Run: Saturday from

7.50am. Free weekly timed 5km

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AFTER THE dry, hot summer

most of us have had, it feels

a little strange writing about

autumn and winter vege just yet.

But as many a gardener knows,

preparation is the key to the

success of any vege patch. So, if

you want to enjoy plenty of vege

from your garden in the cooler

months, you really need to get

started now.

First start by clearing out

any old plants that have passed

their time. I’ll be pulling out old

tomato stalks, dried up courgette

plants and many herbs that have

gone to seed.

Give your soil a good turning

over and remove any clumpy

roots and debris. Try to break

down the larger lumps in the soil

that your plants may struggle to

grow roots through. Top up with

compost, sheep pallets, top soil

and a give a good feed of general

fertiliser.

For plants, I’m going to focus

on my greens as they will go well

in autumn and right now I feel

like greens will help balance out

my ‘indulgent’ summer. These

include cauliflower, silverbeet,

cabbage and broccoli.

If you want a variation on plain

broccoli, try broccoflower. It has

a milder and slightly sweeter

taste to cauliflower – and looks

like a lime green cauliflower. Or

Italian (Romanesco) broccoli,

with its light green clusters of

heads that resemble sea coral.

The unusual tip of each spear

is conical rather than round,

looking like the ‘royal’ version.

It tastes more like true broccoli,

but at its very best!

Also try the newest (and

trendiest) member of the broccoli

family, broccolini (tasty

stems); a hybrid between broccoli

and Chinese broccoli. It’s

slightly sweeter than normal

broccoli. You can compare its

GROWTH:

Brassicas

should be

planted

35-50cm

apart.

taste to asparagus, and it’s ideal

for stir-fries.

And now to plant your broccoli.

Firstly, they like a freedraining

and sunny spot, and to

be planted in a new place each

year. This crop rotation will

ensure premium growth and

quality. When you’ve found your

perfect place to plant, dig holes

roughly twice the size of the

seedling, around 35-50cm apart.

Place inside and firmly press the

soil down with your hands.

These brassicas will all take

a while to mature, so consider

popping in faster growing plants

between each seedling – this is

called companion planting. Pak

choy, beetroot, radish, spring

onions and spinach are all fast

growing veges you can poke in

between your larger brassicas,

and harvest before the brassicas

are ready.

Lastly, apply mulch. This will

help keep the weeds down and

retain moisture. Pea straw and

bark mulch are popular choices,

but pine needles, wet newspaper

strips and even wool packing

from your ‘My Food Bag’ will do

the trick.

When it comes to harvesting

your broccoli heads, cut them off

diagonally. This will encourage

new mini-heads to grow, giving

you a long cropping season. And,

if you suddenly find all your

broccoli is ready at once and you

don’t quite have the stomach

for it, remember it freezes really

well.

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satisfied customers.

Business is mostly generated through

word of mouth, says owner Mark Levey,

and he thanks all those who have referred

Shadecraft to other customers.

The products are of the higher standard

and Mark is always available and generally

on site during installation to ensure things

run smoothly.

One of Shadecraft’s most sought after

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still lets in the natural light. These can also

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Shade sales are another popular choice.

These provide protection from the sun

while also visually enhancing the area

and offering ambiance for those social

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Other options available from Shadecraft

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Taking a feng shui

perspective

Everyone’s living space is

different so there’s no one-size-fitsall

approach to the philosophy of

feng shui, whether you reside in a

small apartment or a large home.

Feng shui is a practice that by

looking at our built environments

we can live in harmony with the

principles of the natural world.

Feng means “wind” and shui

translates to “water” in Chinese.

This comes from an ancient poem

and reflects upon how human life

can be ideal if we connect and

live in flow with the environment

around us.

Feng shui can help you make

the most of your living space

by harmonising its energy flow.

Feng shui splits the world into

five elements: wood (creativity

and growth); fire (leadership

and boldness); earth (strength

and stability); metal (focus and

order) and water (emotion and

inspiration). Working to balance

these elements can help their

corresponding traits to thrive in

your life.

There’s a lot more to feng shui

but these are some basic ideas.

Use your front door

Many people live in homes where

they drive up into the garage and

use the back door to get in. While

this is very convenient, from a feng

shui perspective this may limit

good energy and opportunities in

your life because again, the entry

door represents how chi energy

enters your home and life.

Space above the kitchen

cabinets

Take a look at your kitchen

cabinets and check to see if there

is space above them. This space

can attract dust and stagnant

energy. The chi gets stuck there

and encourages dead energy which

may hold you back in your life.

If there is a space, some lighting,

green plants (live or very realistic

looking) or beautiful and loved

objects in this location. These

objects bring life to this area and

transforms the energy.

Cover up the TV in your

bedroom

Most of us have televisions in our

bedroom. The active energy of the

television as well as the electronic

aspect of it may be disruptive to the

type of calming quiet energy more

conducive to sleep and bedrooms

so one idea is to cover up the TV.

Clean all windows

Your home’s windows symbolise

your eyes to the world. We want

to be able to see and experience

everything that the universe has to

offer us. Find some old newspaper,

grab a bottle of vinegar and water

and clean away the grime.

This is a very simple introduction

to feng shui but there is plenty

more information online if you

are keen to find out how you can

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made easier

Being able to select a new carpet is

so much easier when you can see the

samples at home and how they look under

different lights or alongside your colour

scheme and furniture.

Recarpeting your home is certainly a

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look of your much-loved home and, with

so many different ranges in both carpet

and hard flooring, making a choice can be

difficult.

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flooring options straight to your door so

you do not have to travel to a showroom

and return samples once you have

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Amanda Wilson has owned and

operated Harrisons Carpet Canterbury

Country, including the Selwyn district, for

five years. The combination of the quality

flooring products Harrisons supplies

and a genuine interest in her clients, has

Amanda loving what she does.

“It’s a real privilege to be invited into

people’s homes,” she says, “and I’m grateful

for the trust they put in me”.

Initial consultations are done over the

phone or online at the Harrisons website

(www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz) and a

mutually convenient time is scheduled for

Amanda to meet you at your home.

With laser technology and smart

devices, measuring and quoting is a

simple, quick process, done on the spot.

Carpet is chosen, arrangements are

made to move furniture – you can

do it yourself or Harrisons offer a

competitively priced service – and the

installation takes place.

“This is usually carried out over no

more than one or two days, as quickly

and conveniently as possible with fully

qualified, professional installers,” says

Amanda.

As part of her service, she is always

available to offer advice and tips or

suggestions about décor and you have the

satisfaction of knowing you are buying

from a trustworthy business owner.

There is also a wealth of information on

the Harrisons website including detailed

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on your irrigation needs

Now the hot days of summer are

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about upgrading your watering system

to some of the latest cost effective and

easy to use automated options, according

to Phil Hudson from locally owned

company Freeman Irrigation.

The latest technology comes into play

with automated WiFi – the sprinklers can

be connected to weather station forecasts

so if rain is expected the amount of water

is reduced.

Automatic systems save water by

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Being able to operate your system

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saving water and money and a built-in

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“We have a range of smartphone

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Heading into the cooler months is also

a great time for maintenance on your

irrigation systems after the hot summer.

Some of the basic problems include

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valves; obstructed sprinklers; leaking/

blocked solenoid valves; overspray onto

footpaths, streets or buildings; design

problems; missing nozzles or pipe leaks

and breaks.

Freeman Irrigation has a range of

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A beautifully landscaped lawn and

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to the curb appeal of every home and

property.

Figuring out what landscape

components you want in your outdoor

area can be difficult, particularly

when there are so many options but

often a fresh eye can give you a new

perspective.

Engaging an expert like Sharon from

Sharon Crofts Landscape Design can

make a huge difference to the look of

your outdoor area, resulting in a garden

that exudes that professional touch.

Sharon covers all aspects of landscape

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Crofts Landscape Design has a team of

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They work throughout Canterbury

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subdivisions, particularly in the Selwyn

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Sharon enjoys working collaboratively

with her clients and transforming initial

plans into reality within budget and on

time. Her many years of experience also

help when it comes to what planting

works in the Canterbury climate and

with local soils.

With the advent of cooler weather

it is a good time to up keep lawn

maintenance such as topdressing and

fertilising to boost new growth.

If you are thinking of creating a new

area within your garden new plants will

make better progress now that the hot

summer months are over and, if planted

now, they will make some good growth

during autumn.

It is also a good time to think about

plants that may not be in the right

position. They could be wrenched in

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during the winter months.

“Of course not all plants are keen on

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Meat exports hit record high,

but coronavirus looms

Export prices for meat achieved their

highest-ever level in the December 2019

quarter, according to Stats NZ.

“Meat export prices have risen for three

quarters in a row, on the back of strong

demand towards the end of last year,” says

Stats NZ business prices manager Bryan

Downes said.

Meat volumes rose 3.2%, and values rose

12% in the December 2019 quarter.

“Over the year, meat prices also rose,

with both beef and lamb prices up,” says

Downes.

The impact of coronavirus on New

Zealand’s export prices is yet to be

announced by Stats NZ.

“Exports of meat and logs increased

towards the end of 2019, before the

outbreak of coronavirus in China,” says

Downes. China is New Zealand’s biggest

trading partner.

“Any impact of the coronavirus on

prices for our goods and services, mainly

because of disruptions to global trade,

could be reflected in the March 2020

quarter,” says Downes.

Wood export prices also rose in the

December 2019 quarter, up 8.2%, partly

recovering from falls in the previous two

quarters.

Illustration: Graph from Stats NZ

Partly offsetting the rise in meat and

wood export prices was a 2.4% fall in

dairy prices.

While volumes were up 14%, the value

of dairy exports rose by only 11%.

The fall in dairy prices was driven by

an 11% fall in butter prices in the latest

quarter.

However, butter prices remain at

historically high levels following strong

price increases a few years ago. Overall,

export prices rose 3.0% in the December

2019 quarter.

Wood export prices also rose in the

December 2019 quarter, up 8.2%, partly

recovering from falls in the previous two

quarters.

Partly offsetting the rise in meat and

wood export prices was a 2.4% fall in

dairy prices.

While volumes were up 14%, the

value of dairy exports rose by only 11%.

The fall in dairy prices was driven by

an 11% fall in butter prices in the latest

quarter.

However, butter prices remain at

historically high levels following strong

price increases a few years ago. Overall,

export prices rose 3.0% in the December

2019 quarter.

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Christchurch

Garden Festival

2020 Programme

There’s something for everyone at Grow Ō Tautahi

– Christchurch’s FREE, three day garden festival.

Along with the amazing programme of workshops and activities, you’ll

find inspiring exhibition gardens from top landscape architects, gardens

designed by local school children that reflect what’s important to them, a

collaborative and interactive community gardens display, a kids’ zone with

games, activities and prizes, plants, flowers, great food, retail sales and

much more!

Plan your three days at Grow Ō Tautahi using the programme of events

below – and remember: it’s free to attend so you can come back as many

times as you like!

Christchurch

Garden Festival

Terra Viva Workshops & Presentations

Rose Pruning by Peter Worsp Fri 9:30am, Sun 1:30pm

Preserving Surplus by Juliet Worsp Fri 10:30am, Sun 2:30pm

Regenerative farming principles at home by Erin Crampton Fri 11:30am

Studio Home Panel: Ask An Expert Fri 12:30pm

House Plants by Moffatt’s Flower Company Fri 1:30pm, Sat 12:30pm, Sun 9:30am

Microgreens by Laughing Pukeko Fri 2:30pm, Sat, 1:30pm, Sun 10:30am

Botanic Gardens

March 20–22

Garden Design by Dan Rutherford Fri 3:30pm

Environmental Lawn Care by Roger Morgan Fri 10:30am, Sun 12:30pm

Studio Home Panel: You’ve bought a house with a garden - now what? Fri 11:30am

Kokedama Art by Magic Moss Sat 2:30pm, Sun 11:30am

Studio Home Panel: From beginner to a backyard of blooms Sat 3:30pm

MacRae Landscape Design Cooking Demonstration

Daniel Jenkins from Kaikōura Cheese Fri 11:00am

Alex Davies from Gatherings/Alfred Fri 12:00pm

Simon Levy from Inati Fri 1:00pm

Flip Grater & Katie Duncan from Grater Goods Fri 2:00pm

Outdoor Kitchens and Edible Gardens with Davinia Sutton

and MacRae Landscape Design Fri & Sun 3:00pm, Sat 10:00am

Jackie Hendricks from Asiatique Sat 11:00am

Fleur Sullivan from Fleurs Place Sat 12:00pmv

Jonny Schwass - Ilex & Good Company Sat 1:00pm

Simo from Simo’s & Mosaic Cafe Sat 2:00pm

Meadow Mushrooms “Kids in the Kitchen” Sat 3:00pm

Jamie Bennett from Story Restaurant Sun 11:00am

Eeva Torvinen from The Monday Room Sun 12:00pm

Margo & Rosa - Two Raw Sisters Sun 1:00pm

Giulio Sturla - ex Roots Sun 2:00pm

Science of Food

Growing food of the future by AgResearch Fri 10:00am, Sat 1:30am

Ruud Kleinpaste (the “Bug Man”) Fri 11:00am

Ministry of Primary Industries: Energy Demonstration Farm Fri 12:00pm

Getting growing - Propagation 101 by Lincoln University Fri 1:00pm

Grow mahinga kai by Environment Canterbury Fri 2:00pm, Sat 10:30am, Sun 2:30pm

Test your food senses by Lincoln University Sat 11:30am

To plant or not to plant by Lincoln University Sun 11:30am

Growing food of the future by AgResearch Sun 1:30pm

Guided walks

The Icon Native Garden Fri, Sat & Sunday 10:30am

The Icon Native Garden (Chinese Language Tour) Sat & Sun 10:45am

Big Trees Fri, Sat & Sun 11:00am

Big Trees (Chinese Language Tour) Sat & Sun 11:45am

The Gondwana Section Fri, Sat & Sun 11:30am

Commemorative Trees Fri, Sat, Sun 1:00pm

Conservatories Fri, Sat & Sun 1:30pm

The Rock Garden Fri & Sat 2:00pm

Treetech Kids Zone

Maria Romero - The Butterfly Musketeer Sat & Sun 11:00am & 1:00pm

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Tasty Bites

Roasted snapper makes miso happy

• By Ian Knott

Forget the line-up of pots

and pans and try this

simple one-dish roasted

miso butter snapper with

broccolini

Miso butter snapper with

broccolini

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Tbsp white miso paste

25g softened unsalted butter

2 180g skinless snapper fillets

1 tsp sesame oil

2 small red chillies, thinly sliced,

plus extra thinly sliced to serve

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp peanut oil

2 bunches broccolini, halved

lengthways

150g enoki mushrooms, stalks

trimmed – if you can’t find them,

just leave them out

1 tsp sesame seeds

Juice of ½ lime

Thinly sliced spring onion, to

garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200 deg C.

Line a baking dish with baking

paper.

Combine miso and butter, then

spread over snapper. Combine

sesame oil, chilli, soy sauce and

peanut oil in a bowl.

Add broccolini, mushrooms

and sesame seeds, toss to combine,

then spread over the base of the

prepared baking dish. Top with

snapper.

Roast for 18-20min until

snapper is just cooked and the

broccolini is tender.

Creamy rice pudding with

plum compote

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup (uncooked) white medium

grain rice, cooked to packet

instructions

2 Tbsp cornflour

250ml milk

300ml thickened cream

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

Plum compote

400g red-flesh plums

1 cinnamon stick

¼ cup caster sugar

¼ cup (60ml) port

Directions

For compote, place all

ingredients in a pan with ¼ cup

water, stirring to combine. Bring

to the boil over medium-high

SEASONAL: (Left) Miso butter

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creamy rice pudding with plum

compote.

heat, then reduce heat to low

and simmer for 8-10min until

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syrupy. Cool slightly, or chill for

up to five days if desired.

Combine cooked rice and

remaining ingredients in a pan

over medium-low heat. Cook for

5min, stirring, until thick and

creamy.

Serve pudding topped with

compote.

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TOYOTA NEW Zealand is

pulling no punches marketing its

Corolla range.

Not only are there a handful of

new variants within the range -

bearing in mind the latest generation

series landed here just over

two years ago - but a fresh pricing

structure makes for value-packed

buying across sedan, hatchback

and wagon options.

I recently evaluated the new

wagon and remarked on its

value at just below $30k; another

newcomer is the SX sedan and it

is the subject of this evaluation. It

is also value at $32,990, and to be

honest if I was a buyer I couldn’t

choose between the two, I particularly

like wagons and sedans,

and both have special appeal,

although the sedan with its 2-litre

engine against 1.8-litre for the

wagon may just tip the balance.

And SX grade is certainly for

me, it translates to cloth interior

trim, but it also has plenty of other

goodies to keep me happy in the

cabin such as sat nav, paddle shifters,

and radar cruise control. The

latter is part of the Toyota Sense

suite of safety kit that is fitted

throughout the Corolla range and

it is state-of-the-art, easily earning

a five-star Australasian New Car

Assessment Program rating.

A totally new platform was developed

for the latest generation

Corolla, and it formed the basis

for the extensive array of body

styles that all sit on a complex

fully independent suspension system.

This draws me to the range,

I like the idea of all four corners

working in their own way and

with the spring and damper rates

set to a medium compromise the

Corolla sedan feels sporty and

well attached to the road.

In saying that, the SX variant

rides on 205/55 x 16in Dunlop

rubber, there’s nothing wrong

with the handling and the tyres

are very quiet, but if I was a

buyer I think I’d opt for an 18in

wheel which is standard on other

Corolla models, they would offer

a lot more presence.

There are no surprises under

the bonnet, well there are in some

ways, the new sedan is available

as a hybrid as well.

However, the SX is solely reliant

on petrol power, its 2-litre engine

is now well-established into the

Corolla hatch and sedan, and it

is a no-nonsense unit with power

figures of 125kW and 200Nm, the

outputs realised at 6600rpm and

4100rpm respectively.

While the latter would appear

to make the engine peaky, that’s

not the case, the engine is happy

to work low down, and with its

TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN: Huge boot space.

pairing to a continuously variable

transmission the engine finds its

happy place through the midrange.

Toyota have worked hard

with the CVT system, it now works

almost like a traditional torque

converter automatic with physical

gears, it is a 10-step system and can

be locked into any pre-set step by

sequentially using the main gearshift

lever or paddles.

As an aside, there’s also a sport

mode which heightens engine

urgency and adjusts the way the

ratio works so that acceleration

can be ushered in just that little

bit quicker. Toyota claims a 9.2sec

standstill to 100km/h time, while

by my stopwatch a 5.4sec 80km/h

to 120km/h overtaking time can

be achieved.

These figures relate to brisk

motoring, the beauty of a 2-litre

engine is that it’s not working

hard, the sedan weighs in at

around 1300kg, which means a

healthy power-to-weight ratio.

That also means the engine isn’t

working hard for the majority

of the time and that translates

to respectable fuel usage figures.

Toyota also claims a six-litre per

100km combined cycle average.

That correlates well with the fuel

usage display within the car, it

was constantly listing around

7.1l/100km with 5l/100km showing

instantaneously at 100km/h.

What makes the fuel usage figures

so appealing is that I evaluated

the Corolla sedan on one of

the hottest days of Christchurch’s

summer. Normally, I never use air

conditioning, but with temperatures

hovering around 35 deg C I

had the air on most of the time.

Combining good performance

and economy isn’t achieved easily,

but given the Corolla’s long

history that’s something Toyota

has been able to work on over the

years, it is wonderfully efficient,

yet all models feel feisty and

there’s just that element of sporty

appeal that will lure those who

like to push along a bit when the

• Price – Toyota Corolla SX

sedan, $32,990

• Dimensions – Length,

4630mm; width, 1780mm;

height, 1435mm

• Configuration – Fourcylinder,

front-wheeldrive,

1987cc, 125kW,

200Nm, continuously

variable automatic.

• Performance –

0-100km/h, 9.2sec

• Fuel usage – 6l/100km

open road beckons.

It’s also nice to know that when

the long straights run out there

is a chassis underneath that is

capable of dealing with the twists

and turns without affecting the

level of comfort we have come to

expect from one of the automotive

world’s most successful

nameplates.

For the record, Toyota lists the

sedan’s boot space with a load capacity

of 470-litres, that compares

to 294-litres for the hatch and

390-litres for the wagon. Interesting

figures which will certainly

get those who are looking for

load space scratching their heads.

Toyota is pushing hard the

hybrid message, however, there’s

still a lot of life left in petrol only

engines only. The Corolla in all

forms is a fuel miser and I’d find

it a difficult choice to choose

between either.

However, the SX sedan

certainly captures my attention

for its honesty and all round

appeal.



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DARFIELD

Creyke Road

TORLESSE ESTATE

• 1 Hectare (10,000m2) blocks

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• Close to all Darfield amenities

• Titles issued

Price: $250,000 Per Block

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/

MA0542

Chris Flanagan

Mb 027 433 4657

chris@marealestate.co.nz

ROLLESTON - 46 Lignite Drive

CALLING ALL SAVVY BUYERS

• Spacious and stunning 212m2 home

• Two large separate living areas

• Three double bedrooms

• Generous master bedroom with stylish ensuite

• Large logburner

• Superb beech timber floors

• Further potential to add value

• Wonderful location

• Generous 854m2 section

Viewing: Sun 12.45 – 1.15pm

Price: Neg Over $539,000

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0704

Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

NEw LISTING

ROLLESTON - 108 Lowes Road

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• Double internal access garage

• North facing 868m² secure private section

• Parking for boat, caravan, trailer etc

• Desirable location

• Zoned Clearview Primary School

Jo Barrett

021 859 006

jo@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME




NEw LISTING

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

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• Gas fire and two heat pumps

• North facing outdoor living area

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wEST MELTON - 74 Alpineview

IDEAL 4 HECTARE LIFESTYLE LIVING

• Secluded quiet lifestyle block

• Well maintained four/five bedroom 266m2 family

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• Unique layout

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• Heated concrete swimming pool with large

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• Well subdivided allowing a multitude of livestock

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Price: By negotiation


Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz


Price: Neg over $900,000


Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

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THE PERFECT STARTER OR RENTAL

• 110m 2 three bedroom home

• 400m 2 easy care section

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drenched deck

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• Ideally located on a quiet side road

• Extremely hard to find a property of this quality

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• Power and county water

• Cattle yards and older shearing shed

• If you are looking for the ultimate bare land block to

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Price: Neg over $399,000


Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz

Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657

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OPEN HOME



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027 433 4657

Andrew Taylor

027 435 5930

Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

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021 859 006

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027 229 9522

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027 769 6696

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property is very well fenced and subdivided with mature trimmed

pine hedges offering privacy and shelter.

This Rural Farmlet is as good as you will get, everything since

development days has been done properly, the layout, shelter

belts, positioning of the outbuildings and dwellings make

everything run smoothly. This property has instant appeal and

would be a great place to bring up a young family and perhaps have

the grandparents on board as well.

Neg Over $1,100,000

www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0702

Chris flanagan

Contact:

M 0274 334 657

W 03 347 9949

E chris@marealestate.co.nz

478 Hoskyns Road, West Melton Open Home: Sun 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Considering a move in 2020?

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Licensed under the REAA Act 2008

We are an independent company having stood the test of time with

over 50 years experience in selling real estate in the Selwyn District.

We know experience counts, connections matter and a

personalised service will guarantee you a great result.

We welcome your call or online request for a complimentary

market appraisal.

ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.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

2-3 bedrooms

Easy care section 300m2 - 450m2

Price up to $500,000

Contact

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com

Rolleston

4-5 bedrooms

Section 900m2 - 3000m2

Extra garaging or sheds


Contact



Selwyn

3-4 bedrooms

5 - 10 acre lifestyle block

Price up to mid $650,000

Contact



Lincoln/Rolleston

2-4 bedrooms


Older home

Price $450,000 to $520,000

Contact



Rolleston

2 bedroom townhouse

Small easy care section


Contact

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537

leisa.webster@raywhite.com

Rolleston

4 bedroom well maintained home

Good living space

Section 650m2 plus

Price $580,000 - $610,000

Contact



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



Lincoln

4-5 bedrooms

3 car garaging

Price $850,000 - $950,000

Contact

Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643

melanie.elliott@raywhite.com

Faringdon

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms



Contact

Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643

melanie.elliott@raywhite.com

Lincoln

3+ bedrooms

Triple car garaging

Section 600m2 plus


Contact

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com

Rolleston

3-4 bedroom well maintained home

Walking distance to shops

Section 700m2 easy care

Price $550,000 - $620,000

Contact



Selwyn

3+ bedrooms

Land 700m2 plus

Price $450,000 - $600,000

Contact

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com

Rolleston/Lincoln

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

2 living areas, 2 car garaging

Small - medium size section

Price $530,000

Contact



Lincoln/Springston/Prebbleton

3 + study or 4 bedrooms

New or older homes considered

O/S caravan parking


Contact

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com

Lincoln

3 bedrooms, separate lounge

1-2 bathrooms

Section 600m2

Price $450,000 to $550,000

Contact



Rolleston & Surrounds

3+ bedrooms

Section 400m2 plus


Contact

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006

felicity.dc@raywhite.com

Prebbleton

4+ bedrooms

Land 4000m2 - 2.5 acres

Price $1,400,000 - $2,200,000

Contact



Rolleston

3 bedrooms, 2 living areas

High spec, walk-in pantry



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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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306

Size, Location, 3 Car Garaging, Jackpot!

Home!

BUYERS $399,000+

WEB ID DFU75237

HORORATA

2493 Bealey Road

If you are looking for a home that offers a little yester

year, a touch of today, with room to add your own

personality, then this is the property for you. We have 2

generous bedrooms and a beautifully positioned

sunroom large enough to be a third bedroom. The wellappointed

kitchen sits pride of place as part of the open

plan dining/living. Here you can cosy up by the logburner

during the colder months and still enjoy the

space comfortably with family and friends.

VIEW Sunday 22 Mar 2.00 - 2.30pm

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WEB ID ROU75128

ROLLESTON

31 Beaumont Drive

Positioned on an ideal 1200m2 section in the highly

sought after Mayfair subdivision (wide streets...quality

homes...) here’s an opportunity for an astute buyer to

secure a large home with plenty of space for the family

and their toys!

• Spacious central kitchen with plenty of storage

• Log burner, HRV & solar hot water

• Large north-facing section – so sunny!

• Double gate side access for secure off street parking

You're not dreaming

NEW LISTING

DEADLINE SALE


DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 26th March, 2020 at

5.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Sarah Yeates

Mobile 027 447 2719

Office 03 929 0306

sarahy@pb.co.nz

AUCTION

WEB ID LIU74864

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!


AUCTION 6.00pm, Mon 23rd Mar, 2020

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NEW LISTING

Make the shift

NEW LISTING

Why rent, you could buy!

Jannetta Thomas

Mobile 021 256 6295

jannetta@pb.co.nz

BUYERS $349,000+

WEB ID DFU74761

SHEFFIELD

40 Railway Terrace East

This well-maintained family home is ready and waiting

to make new memories. Offering three bedrooms, a

family bathroom, separate laundry, separate toilet and

open plan living, you can move in and enjoy. The wellappointed

kitchen offers good storage, a dishwasher

and opens to the dining/living area. This sunny space

complete with log-burner and heat-pump enjoys

indoor/outdoor flow to the beautifully positioned deck

and easy-care garden beyond.


Jannetta Thomas

Mobile 021 256 6295

jannetta@pb.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

WEB ID LIU74964

HOON HAY

2/337 Hendersons Road

This charming 1970's built property is the rear unit of

two. Two bedrooms, one bathroom and a generous

open plan living/dining room gives this unit an air of

spaciousness. A separate kitchen and separate laundry

over look the back garden, while french doors in the

lounge open onto a sunny patio with lawn and garden

beyond.


DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 25th March,

2020 at 1.00pm, (unless sold prior)

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Nicola Bray

Mobile 027 755 8846

nicola.bray@pb.co.nz

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John Davison

Mobile 027 436 4464

john.davison@pb.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

Dawn Pollard

Mobile 022 073 7580

dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz

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1.7 ha House and Flat

DEADLINE SALE

WEB ID AL75260

BANKSIDE

999 Sharlands Road

This property presents a great opportunity for an

extended family with a spacious self contained flat

interconnected with a 3 bedroom home. All under the

same roof with a door between. Both kitchens have

been modernised within the last 20 or so years, new

carpet laid throughout,new logburner, painted internally

and externally, now vacant and ready to move in. Private

sheltered grounds with ...

VIEW By Appointment

DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 15th April, 2020

at 3.00pm, (unless sold prior)

5 Bedroom family home

$645,000

WEB ID ROU74968

ROLLESTON

30 Fairfield Way

Only a couple of doors down from the local park and

offering nice street appeal, this 5 bedroom generously

proportioned home has space for the whole family! The

open plan living area is a brilliantly configured space

with the stylish kitchen taking centre stage and boasting

a large island bench, stone bench tops, 90cm oven with

gas hobs and a large walk in pantry. The area opens

effortlessly through to the dining and living area which

benefits from double doors that lead out to the private

patio complete with built in bbq area and gas fire.


Paul Cunneen

Mobile 0274 323 382

Office 03 307 9190

Home 03 302 6751

paulc@pb.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

Matt Collier

Mobile 027 205 6626

mattc@pb.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

Angela Hunt

Mobile 021 548 777

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

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pb.co.nz

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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306

Looking for space?

$185,000

WEB ID LEU75112

SOUTHBRIDGE

13 Taiaroa Place

This established and well-maintained 1256m2 residential

section is now available. Surrounded by mature trees to

provide privacy and big enough for you to be able to

fulfil your property dreams! Situated in the Southbridge

township this section is handy to the local primary

school, playcentre, pool, sports-ground and shops. And

is just a short drive to the local beach and lagoon.

Sections this size don`t come along everyday so, give me

a call to view.

VIEW By Appointment

Lots of Space

BY NEGOTIATION

WEB ID LEU74316

SPRINGSTON

47 Raven Drive

As you make your way up the sweeping drive, you`ll

know that you are in for something special. The large,

pillared entrance-way is just a hint of what this property

offers. Once inside, the view over the internal waterfeature

and through one of the formal lounges to the

outside is truly impressive. A 2nd formal lounge with a

gas fire awaits and, across from here, the formal dining

room lends itself to those more up-market dinner

parties.


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NEW LISTING

Penny Dadson-Clausen

Mobile 027 895 5943

Office 03 929 0306

pennyd@pb.co.nz

Sure to Impress BUYERS $399,000+

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.

VIEW By Appointment

NEW LISTING


Mobile 027 895 5943

Office 03 929 0306

pennyd@pb.co.nz

Want Brand-New! $494,500

WEB ID LEU75110

SOUTHBRIDGE

138 High Street

This stylish 3 bedroom family home will offer open-plan

kitchen/dining/ living areas with loads of natural light

through the floor to ceiling windows and, fantastic

indoor/outdoor flow onto the 729m2 section. The 3

bedrooms have built-in wardrobes including the master

bedroom which has it`s own walk-in wardrobe and

bathroom. this area is able to be closed off from the rest

of the home providing privacy and, peace and quiet. The

main bathroom is centrally situated in the home and

there is a separate toilet.

VIEW By Appointment

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Mobile 027 432 8859

noell@pb.co.nz

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Mobile 027 895 5943

Office 03 929 0306

pennyd@pb.co.nz

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Executive family paradiso - 4 ha

WEST MELTON

123 Neave Road

Set on four hectares close to West Melton this 430sqm

four bedroom home exudes "welcome" as you pass

under the portico to enter a generous, well planned

home that makes the most of seamless indoor/outdoor

living. The hub of the home is a large kitchen with island

bench and breakfast bar between the everyday living

and more formal dining area, sensibly designed to be

inclusive at meal and wine times. Opposite lies a media

room/lounge with surround sound. Four large bedrooms

(master upstairs for privacy with ensuite and walk

through wardrobe), as well as a large office and

separate games/family room. Ticks the boxes outside as

pb.co.nz

you step from the deck - outdoor dining/living area with

raised fire, well lit tennis court, fenced heated salt water

swimming pool and spa. Paddocks well fenced, shelter

trimmed and good 4 bay shed. A distinctive country

home with the trappings of executive modern living with

a real family feel.

NEW LISTING

VIEW By Appointment

WEB ID AL75004

DEADLINE SALE closes Monday 6th April, 2020 at

4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Paul Cunneen

Mobile 0274 323 382

Office 03 307 9190

Home 03 302 6751

paulc@pb.co.nz

Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714

Office 03 975 4506

gareth@pb.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

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Checklist for selling

your home

West Melton 3/836 Hoskyns Road

This must be sold!

Set amid an established 4.2645ha backdrop, this

substantial family residential 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.

Our owners are on the move and now require a sale.

bayleys.co.nz/5511839

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

3 Deans Ave, Chch

View 2.45-3.15pm Sun 22 Mar

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

Make small fixes

Inspect your home with a buyer’s eyes,

and correct the flaws that are most

egregious (if affordable) or can be

relatively easily fixed—from repairing

cracks in the walkways to repainting

dingy walls or oiling creaky hinges.

Select the best real estate agent

For a commission, an agent will take care

of many details you may not want to be

bothered with (placing ads, fielding calls,

making signs, etc.) and bring experience

to the table. To find a good one, ask

friends and relatives, then interview

several candidates.

Set a price

A real estate agent will give you a market

analysis free of charge or commitment.

Ask a few to get a broader picture of the

market. Check out

comparable listings

yourself in the real

estate section of

your newspaper or

on websites. Then

decide whether you

want a quick, easy

sale or the highest

possible price.

Clean & declutter

Weed out excess

furniture,

knicknacks, and

“stuff ”—toss it,

donate it, give

it away, sell it at a garage sale, or put

it into storage—so the house seems

more spacious and buyers can imagine

themselves in it.

Stay vigiliant about maintenance

Keep the lawn mowed, shrubs trimmed,

gardens weeded, rooms spotless and

clutter-free.

Ready your home for open days

Hide pocketable valuables, display fresh

flowers or bowls of fruit, bake a batch of

cookies for the homey smell, open the

drapes, keep pets out of sight.

Decide whether to do your own

building inspection

It may save you time, especially with

older homes, to identify—and potentially

solve—problems your buyer’s inspection

will discover later.

REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

7 Spencer Close, Rolleston

147 Lowes Road, Rolleston

DEaDLiNE SaLE

Convenient Location & Superb

Presentation!

**All offers to be presented 5pm 18th March (unless

sold prior) 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.

OffERS OvER $539,000

Contemporary and Compelling!

**Set date: all offers to be presented 5pm, 2nd April (unless sold prior)

Ease of living is fundamental in this four-bedroom family home that enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac

location. The kitchen makes a stylish statement with its sleek cabinetry & striking splashback, and a

separate lounge delivers flexibility & presents a superb setting for entertaining. An HRV system & heat

pump collectively offer comfort and warmth, while a walk-through laundry leads on from the internal

access double garage.

A paved patio extends from both the formal lounge and open plan zone, and it overlooks the garden,

which is extremely low-maintenance and fully fenced for peace of mind. Neighbouring Beaumont Park

provides families with all the space they crave, while the multitude of amenities in Rolleston are only a

short drive away. Your earliest viewing is advised. Contact Mike today for more information.

42 Rossington Drive, West Melton

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


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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Confident at Auctions

Looking confident may be all you need to be the last

bidder standing when the hammer goes down.

Does your blood pressure go sky-high at

the sight of an auction room? Chances are

some of your fellow bidders are doing all

in their power to psych you out and win

the bidding.

Securing a property isn’t just about

having the most money. Sometimes the

winning bidder is the one with the most

confidence.

They use psychology to convince

opposing bidders to give up, hoping to

make everyone else think they’ve got more

to spend than anyone else in the room.

Too often buyers have preconceived

ideas about how the auction will unfold

and have their confidence knocked when it

doesn’t go their way.

Two can play at that game. You just need

to get your strategy right.

Looking confident may be all you need

to be the last bidder standing when the

hammer goes down.

To be that person you need to do some

preparation. Make sure you go to a few

auctions first to get used to them.

Come bidding day, park yourself on

the side at the front so that you can

see everyone in the room and, more

importantly, they can see you whether

they’re at the back of the front.

It gives you a vantage point and shows

the opposition you are bidding confidently

against them.

You are hoping that the other buyers

have a plan in place.

Often that’s to start low. So if you come

in with a relatively high first bid, you may

rattle them.

“The lower the open bid the more people

can afford to bid. So you could knock out

some of the opposition before they even

place a bid if you choose the right opener.

Don’t start at $500,000 for a house you

know is going to go for at least $800,000.

Put an opening bid of $785,000.

Immediately your opposition is going to

think it will go incredibly high and might

be unnerved.

Call each bid out confidently. “It shows

you are comfortable and in control.

The more confident you seem the more

people will think you have done it before.

It’s a really good idea to vary your

bidding increments.. If it’s going up by

$2000 bids and it’s below your limit don’t

be afraid to put a $10,000 bid in..

Your competition is always thinking

about that next $2000 bid and if you

change the rhythm from $2000 to $10,000

you show you have the money and it

changes where their next bid has to be.

Instead of $4000 more it is $12,000 more.

Finally, if you’re a couple, make sure

you’ve discussed every aspect of the

auction before you get there. As soon

as you start looking at each other or

conferring, the opposition will think

you’re weak.

UniTs FOr lease – 35 illinOis driVe, izOne rOllesTOn

Very Tidy Tradesman’s UniT – GreaT ValUe

This modern insulated unit is designed to suit multiple uses, Its position

catches the sun during the day and is in a very handy location to many

amenities, including food outlets, engineering supplies and printing

company, to name a few. 139m 2 , Warehouse and office, concrete

construction, accessible toilet, kitchenette, 3 phase power & remote

roller door.

FirsT FlOOr OFFice

This modern office is situated in the heart of Izone. With the motorway

soon to be completed, a commute to town will be a breeze. North facing

with loads of sunlight. Great road front presence and easy to find.

This space has been tastefully decorated and comes with some built

in furniture (workstations, filing and storage), A/C, Kitchenette & toilet.

There are two nominated car parks on site and plenty of street parking.

$19,500 + GsT

(includes all Outgoings)

nOW aVailaBle

$27,000 + GsT

(includes all Outgoings)

nOW aVailaBle

Phone: Jason 021 528 850 | Email: parmenter.jp@gmail.com

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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)

Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections

in the Selwyn District

New showhomes

opening in Selwyn

The district’s showhome scene is changing. Still

concentrated around Lincoln or Rolleston, there are

showhome villages in new residential housing estates

and a few standalone showhomes.

Some showhomes double as a base for a building

company. Most showcase their workmanship and

type of homes they specialise in. All offer ideas on

building products and trends.

When viewing a showhome, allocate time. It will

take more than one afternoon to view all in the

district. You might make a quick visit to each, noting

those to revisit for a longer perusal.

All but one showhome in Lincoln, is situated in the

newer part of Te Whāriki’s Southfield Drive. Here

seven building companies offer a total of eight homes

to view, of varying size, design and level of fittings

and features. Three more showhomes can be found

in Lincoln’s Flemington, with two due to close soon.

If looking to build at the higher end of the market,

the Te Whāriki showhomes of Faye Homes and

Hallmark Homes, along with Homes by Maxim in

Flemington and R&B Builders’ showhome in The

Borough, Rolleston should top your list. Many other

showhomes also offer innovative ideas for how style

can be added to a new home.

It is changing of the guard for showhomes in

Rolleston. Faringdon’s East Maddisons Road village

is slowly winding down with a number now closed.

The remaining showhomes are worth a view.

New showhomes are under construction or

have opened in The Borough, Faringdon’s latest

development, with more to open in the next month

or so. A total of 14 showhomes are to be constructed

there. A smaller showhome village is being

established at Acland Park.

Along the Springston Rolleston Road, Today

Homes’ showhome is open every afternoon. BT

Builders and Generation Homes have showhomes at

the entrance to Branthwaite on the Lincoln Rolleston

Road and there are seven showhomes open in

Falcons Landing with an eighth due to open in June.

Two more standalone showhomes can be found in

Rolleston: Freedom Built on Goulds Road (open

Monday to Thursday or by appointment) and Full

Circle Homes at 12 Lignite Drive in Stonebrook,

(open for viewing by appointment).

While most showhomes are open 12noon-4pm

from Wednesday to Sunday, the opening hours for

others are different. Details can usually be found

on a company’s website. Most are happy to open by

appointment.

To make the most of your showhome viewing,

keep an open mind when visiting each home. On

entering, ask the consultant for its details: the size of

the home (this influences how spacious each room

will look), what is standard within the home and

additional features which will cost more, and the

price to build that particular home. Take notes or

photos of fittings and features you like, being realistic

about your wish list and bearing in mind your

budget as this will influence what can ultimately be

incorporated into your new home.

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Prebbleton Lot 1, Robinsons Road

Springston 395 Goulds Road

Location, peace and privacy

Contemporary in the country

4 2 2 2

3.0ha now titled. Sensible covenants to protect your

investment. Featuring a three-bay shed and superb

established tree-lined boundaries offering privacy and

shelter. Power to boundary prior to settlement.

Located on a quiet country road conveniently close to

highly regarded Ladbrooks Primary School and about

five minutes’ drive to either Prebbleton or Lincoln

amenities. Create an outstanding lifestyle in this

beautiful setting. Call us now to view.


Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

1pm, Tue 7 Apr 2020



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500



Sure to capture a number of hearts is this idyllic 1.88

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!

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

1pm, Wed 1 Apr 2020

View Sun 1.15-1.45pm



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500




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

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