Selwyn Times: April 29, 2020

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2020 

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• By Jacob Page 

FORMER national 

athletics star Rosa Flangan 

thought her 2020 would involve 

raw speed rather than raw 

food. 

The 24-year-old has moved 

back to her family home in 

Prebbleton with sister and 

business partner Margo to 

continue their Two Raw Sisters 

plant-based food business 

online during the coronavirus 

pandemic. 

It’s a far cry from the Tokyo 

Olympic dream she once held 

for this year. 

• Turn to page 4 

• By Devon Bolger 

PICKING UP items bought 

through Facebook and aimlessly 

driving for fun are just some of 

the excuses police have heard for 

breaching lockdown rules. 

Selwyn area response manager 

Senior Sergeant Dean Harker 

said they have found a number of 

people driving for non-essential 

reasons in the district. 

Two men from Rolleston have 

been charged after breaching the 

lockdown restrictions and will 

appear in court. 

There were six warnings 

handed out on just one night last 

week. 

“Another excuse we have been 

told is that people are going to the 

supermarket when we know there 

are supermarkets closer to where 

they live. It is pretty frustrating 

for us,” he said. 

Senior Sergeant Harker said 

police are operating daily checkpoints 

across the district. 

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IT COULD be a while until 

the eastern suburbs start to 

see Lianne Dalziel’s campaign 

aspirations for the area come to 

fruition. 

During October’s local body 

elections, Ms Dalziel identified 

repairs to the eastern part of the 

city’s footpaths, pipes and roads 

as one of her main priorities for 

this term. 

“We need a fully integrated 

programme of works for the 

east, I have loosely called this 

the eastern alliance, which 

would essentially be an alliance 

of contractors who can take 

the whole area bit by bit and 

systematically get the work 

done,” she said during the 

campaign. 

But chief executive Dawn 

Baxendale said any request to 

pursue a specific project in the 

east would have to be agreed 

upon by council. 

City councillors are yet to pass 

on any guidance to staff around 

this, she said. 


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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 

GIRL BOSS: Julia Holmes wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help 

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FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Julia in how things worked, often country to participate in the 

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RESIDENTS MOST affected by 

the new Northern Motorway are 

relieved to hear the Christchurch 

Northern Corridor opening has 

been delayed by six months. 

The CNC was due to open in 

the middle of this year, but last 

week the New 

Zealand Transport 

Agency 

announced more 

time was needed 

to complete the 

$290m motorway. 

The original 

scope of the 

project has been Mark Wilson 

extended to include 

a third southbound lane on 

the Waimakariri River bridge and 

a clip-on cycleway. 

St Albans resident Mark Wilson 

said the community are “somewhat 

thankful” for the delay. 

“The community will be somewhat 

thankful for a reprieve of the 

effects of this motorway for six 

months, but it’s still there. Until 

decisions are made to put our 

community first, then there is no 

relief,” he said. 


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• By Matt Slaughter 

SPREYDON residents are 


preparing to help members of 

their community if they are 

ANY DECISION on helping people 

forced to self-isolate because of 

who may struggle to pay their rates 

Covid-19. 

will come from the Government, 

Expressions of interest sought Spreydon to Neighbourhood 

the district council says. 

rent covered and open space 

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in 

Facebook group admin 

Said district 

Sonya Hodder got behind the 

council the above chief proposed centre based 

idea after one of its members 

executive in I Zone David Park Rolleston. 

posted asking if residents are 

Ward: “(We) will 

willing to support people who 

be guided On site by facilities will include 

are self-isolating 

the following: 

by dropping off 

government 

D Security Fence, Swipe food card, and Gate other supplies. D Dump Station On Site 

policy and 

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guidelines in 

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D CCTV Camera ladies who is in Dthe Office group works 

relation to fifnancial 

assistance 

Rental Charges 

And Toilet Complex 

D Wash Down Facility for the Red Cross Dand Affordable she’s like 

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an emergency person, you know, 

for ratepayers. 

she goes out with the four-wheeldrive 

and that, and she came up 

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decision.” 

with the idea and so I agreed that 

Mr Ward said it is still too early 

we should use our Facebook page 

to tell exactly what assistance the 

as an avenue if anybody does 

community will need. 

need help. 

“It’s very early days and I 

“I’m not sure how needed that 

think that we are just looking 

it will be because most of the supermarkets 

are providing online 

at how we respond to the virus. 

For us, it’s about responsiveness 

delivery and things like that but 

to the central government 

it’s just hard to know how it’s going 

to pan out. 

guidelines, the safety of staff 

and the safety of our communities.” 

“I just think they [people] just 

need to let us know what they 

It follows calls from 

need and we’ll do our best to 

Christchurch city councillors to 

help,” she said. 

stop rates increases in response 

Mrs Hodder said there is no 

to the Covid-19 crisis. 

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• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

THE earthquake-damaged 

former Sockburn Service Centre 

could finally be demolished in 

July – if the funding needed is 

obtained. 

It comes as the 

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 

Community 

Board has written 

in its draft 

submission to 

the city council’s 

Annual Plan 

Mike Mora 

2019-2020, 

requesting the city council addresses 

the budget gap so the 

buildings can be removed as soon 

as possible. 

Board chairman Mike Mora 

said the final submission is yet to 

be completed but it was likely the 

demolition of the site would be 

requested. 

The former service centre, on 

Main South Rd, has been a source 

of tension for years with residents 

unhappy with the state of the site. 

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Trials and tribulations of being 

the designated shopper 

WELL, WE’RE out of lockdown 

and alert level 4, but the cage 

door is still not open enough yet. 

The weeks have flashed by. 

Hopefully soon the supermarket 

will no longer be the place to 

have a social outing. 

I’ve been our bubble’s designated 

shopper, a task I don’t 

mind too much. 

I am one of those masked and 

gloved shoppers. I will be until 

the Covid threat disappears. 

I’ve stuck to the rules – take a 

list, find the item, make a visual 

decision, pick it up and put it in 

the trolley. No persisting about 

and putting it back on the shelf 

and going for the one next to it. 

But being the designated 

shopper does bring with it some 

frustration – like finding things 

you are not used to having to 

look for. I’m talking about baking 

ingredients. 

The better half is the one who 

usually grabs this stuff but she 

has stayed in the bubble while 

I’ve gone to the supermarket. 

So over the past weeks I’ve 

regularly had to make the phone 

call: “They haven’t got any yeast 

you want. Will this brand do?” 

. . . “What kind of chocolate 

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chips do you want?”. . . “I can’t 

find any curry powder, looks like 

it’s sold out”. . . and so on. 

The better half has been very 

understanding: “Just do your 

best.” 

But I can’t say the 

understanding word applies to 

some supermarket staff when it 

comes to a designated shopper 

like myself. 

“Where would I find brown 

sugar and castor sugar?” I once 

politely asked. “Down that end,” 

came the hostile reply. 

“Wow, she’s not happy,” I 

thought. 

I then asked: “I’m also looking 

for chocolate chips.” 

“Right in front of you,” she 

bounced back at me. 

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Other inquiries led to: “I’m not 

sure, someone else might know.” 

No sorry, politeness, etc. 

The trickiest item I’ve had to 

find was chia seeds. I initially 

asked three staff, one tried without 

success, the other two weren’t 

interested. 

But I was on a mission and I 

wasn’t going to give up. I tried a 

fourth time and this person was 

a delight. Helpful and talkative 

and she led to me to racks of 

them. 

“Busy?” I asked. 

“We sure are, we spending 

most of our time filling orders 

for online shoppers.” 

Traditional shoppers like myself 

have no chance of getting the 

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• By Louis Day 

CALLS HAVE been made to 

stop rates increases in response 

to the Covid-19 crisis. 

City councillors James Gough, 

Sam MacDonald, Catherine 

Chu, Phil Mauger, Aaron Keown 

and James Daniels have sent a 

letter to Mayor Lianne Dalziel 

asking her to lead a conversation 

as to how a zero per cent rates 

increase could be achieved this 

year. 

The city council is proposing 

an average rates increase of 4.65 

per cent across all ratepayers in 

this year’s Draft Annual Plan 

which is currently under public 

consultation until April 5 and 

will be finalised before July 1. 

The 2018-2028 Long Term 

Plan also predicts a 50 per cent 

rates increase over 10 years. 

Said Cr MacDonald: “In 

the current environment it’s 

clear business as usual is not 

appropriate and the council 

needs to look at how we enable 

this 12-month rates increase 

freeze to occur, it’s crucial for 

the economic confidence of our 

city.” 

Ms Dalziel said the las thing 

the city council needed was for 

someone to hi the panic button. 

“Calm heads must and will 

prevail,” she said. 

“Our residents and businesses 

will be depending on us to 

make adjustments, and we will, 

however, we will need advice 

on the impacts on all aspects of 

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the council’s budget, which is 

not entirely funded by rates, and 

the consequences that will flow 

from decisions we make. 

“The Annual Plan is not 

signed off for three months so 

we have time to ge this advice. 

A the same time, the council 

is meeting with our economic 

development agency, ChristchurchNZ, 

the Canterbury Employers’ 

Chamber of Commerce 

and other key players so we are 

best prepared for the economic 

challenges that lie ahead.” 

City council chief executive 

Dawn Baxendale did not rule a 

zero rates rise out. 

“We’re considering a series of 

options in light of the extraor- 

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dinary circumstances related to 

Covid-19. We will discuss these 

options with elected members 

as we develop the Annual Plan,” 

she said. 

The push from city councillors 

for a freeze on rates rises comes 

shortly after Minister of Finance 

Grant Robertson announced 

a $12.1 billion package to aid 

the economy in response to the 

Covid-19 pandemic. 

The biggest boost is $5.1 

billion towards wage subsidies 

for affected businesses in all 

sectors and regions. 

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Wednesday April 29 2020 3 

News 

Council prepares recovery plan 

THE DISTRICT council is 

aiming to include $223 million 

of building works across the 

district as part of its economic 

recovery plan from the impacts 

of Covid-19. 

A district-wide roading package 

of reconstruction, rehabilitation 

and reseal repairs, costing 

$13.5 million, has been submitted 

in response to the Government’s 

request for ‘shovel-ready’ 

projects. 

The roading plan would be on 

top of a capital programme of 

$209.5 million of work already 

planned for the 2019/20 and 

2020/21 financial years. 

Last week Selwyn Times 

reported the district council 

is suggesting the retail sector 

planned for Rolleston be 

deferred for at least a year due to 

the impacts of the pandemic. 

Said Mayor Sam Broughton: 

“The key project that we suggest 

take a back seat for at least 12 

months is the retail side of the 

Rolleston Town Centre.” 

The decision will be 

made from feedback received 

through the Annual Plan process. 

An economic recovery plan 

is being prepared by the district 

council, working together with 

iwi, businesses, non-Government 

organisations and members 

of the community. 

The plan aims to help restore 

the district’s economy and 

contribute to welfare support 

for businesses and households 

that have been affected by the 

pandemic. 

Meetings with key members of 

different communities across the 

district will begin this week as 

part of the planning. 

The district council is well 

placed to provide some momentum 

to the district’s economy, 

having already signed off on a 

series of large construction projects 

over the past 18 months, Mr 

Broughton said. 

“The district council will 

have an important part to play 

in Selwyn’s recovery and it is 

important that we continue with 

planned infrastructure, water, 

roading and facilities projects 

that our growing district needs. 

They will provide vital jobs and 

boost economic activity over the 

RESURGENCE: 

$233 million of 

building works 

are expected 

to be included 

in the district’s 

economic 

recovery plan 

including 

the planned 

extension of the 

Selwyn Aquatic 

Centre. 

coming months,” he said. 

Construction is under way on 

four major projects to the value 

of $62 million with work expecting 

to be restarted when it is safe 

to do so. 

The projects are the Selwyn 

Aquatic Centre, Foster Park 

indoor courts, health hub and 

Rolleston’s new community centre 

and library (Te Ara Atea.) 

Other work is planned on 

the district’s water and waste 

systems as well as roading. 

Ransley at the 

sharp end of 

virtual series 

• By Jacob Page 

PREBBLETON’S Jaden Ransley 

is in the hunt heading into round 

five of the eSport Cup virtual car 

racing event tomorrow night. 

In spite of 

a crash and a 

fourth at Italy’s 

Monza last week, 

Ransley is fifth 

overall and will 

compete on 

Spain’s Barcelona 

circuit next. 

The 19-year-old 

Jaden 

Ransley 

spun out in race one last week 

while in third spot at the famed 

Monza circuit but rebounded to 

take fourth in the final race of the 

night. 

“We had a great qualifying but 

we got hit from behind going into 

turn one and put me in a bad spot 

for turn two and that was that,” 

he said. 

Just six points separate fifth 

from second. 

“It’s tight and it’s important to 

keep your nose clean so you keep 

accumulating points.” 

It was the first event where all 

drivers from around the world 

competed in a formula three car. 

“First time for me being behind 

the wheel, and it was fun,” he said. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

News 

TRIBUTE: 

(Left to right) 

– O’Shea and 

Knea Wati, with 

grandparents 

Lyndal 

Hayward and 

David Gage 

with the display 

they made to 

mark Anzac 

Day. 

Lest we 

forget 

Residents in Lincoln like many 

others in the district did not 

forget the Anzacs. 

PHOTOS: BARRY CLARKE 

Rakaia Huts family 

gets creative to 

mark Anzac Day 


SHALAMAR WATI and her 

family took to decorating their 

Rakaia Huts property as a way to 

pay tribute on Anzac Day. 

Mrs Wati said Anzac Day has 

always been important to her 

and husband Robert as they both 

served in the army. 

“I did nine years in the army 

and my husband did eight. We’ve 

always celebrated the day and 

because we couldn’t go to a dawn 

service I thought well let’s just 

decorate the driveway,” she said. 

The couple’s two sons, O’Shea, 

4, and Knea, 7, and Knea Wati 

helped with the tribute as did 

the boy’s grandparents, Lyndal 

Hayward and David Gage, who 

live on the same section. 

“We spent two full days just 

painting and cutting it up and 

nailing in the crosses. Our neighbour 

came in really handy too we 

had to ask them to leave some red 

paint at the end of their driveway 

for the poppies.” 

Mrs Wati said it was a great 

experience and she was proud to 

pay tribute. 

Thieves continue 

to target vehicles 

•From page 1 

The arrested men, aged 42 

and 60, have been charged 

with obstructing or hindering 

a medical officer of health or 

person assisting a medical officer 

of health. 

Both men had 

previously been spoken 

to by police in regard 

to the alert level 4 

restrictions. 

They have been 

remanded on bail and 

are due to appear in 

the Christchurch 

District Court court on 

June 10. 

Senior Sergeant 

Dean Harker said the 

number of reports from the 

public of others breaching the 

rules declined near the end of 

the lockdown. 

“Initially there were a few 

but this dropped off. We found 

the general public took it upon 

themselves to question people 

who appeared to be breaking the 

lockdown,” he said. 

Thieves also continue to target 

cars in the district, this time in 

Prebbleton. 

Six vehicles were broken into 

a fortnight ago and all had been 

left unlocked – a situation which 

has been happening for the past 

few months. 

Police are currently 

following leads 

to apprehend the 

offenders. 

Senior Sergeant 

Harker said residents 

need to be aware and 

vigilant to prevent 

opportunist thieves 

and burglars. 

The key advice is 

Dean Harker to always lock your 

vehicle, remove 

valuables, park in well-lit 

areas when possible and take 

documents containing personal 

information with you. 

The public is encouraged to 

report suspicious behaviour to 

police. 

Senior Sergeant Harker said 

police saw an increase in family 

harm events in the district 

during the lockdown. 

Sharing story with young athletes 

• From page 1 

“We’ve moved everything from 

our kitchen in town to mum and 

dad’s place and we’ve just taken 

over in a way,” she said. 

“It’s like going right back to the 

start.” 

For many of her teenage years, 

Rosa thought she would be representing 

New Zealand this year at 

the 2020 Olympics on the track 

as a steeplechase runner. 

She represented New Zealand 

at the 3000m steeplechase at the 

2015 World Championships in 

Beijing. 

However, after mental health 

battles which culminated in an 

eating disorder and an exercise 

addiction in her early 20s, Rosa 

decided to stop running competitively 

late last year and pour 

her competitive energy into the 

business instead. 

“I was damaging my body but 

was oblivious to it,” she said. 

“There were negative things 

happening where I wasn’t making 

time to catch up with family 

and friends and I was low on 

energy because I wasn’t eating 

enough. 

“I was solely focused around 

what times I was doing and what 

competition I was doing, nothing 

STEP AWAY: Prebbleton’s 

Rosa Flanagan has put her 

middle-distance running 

aspirations aside. 

else mattered.” 

Even after overcoming the 

issues, she came to the conclusion 

her competitive running 

aspirations had to end for the 

foreseeable future. 

“Training and running a 

business was a lot. I then hit 

a personal rock-bottom and 

realised that I had to make a 

decision and prioritise one over 

the other,” she said. 

“My competitive side just goes 

towards the business now – I’m 

at peace with the decision not to 

run competitively. 

“Running will still be part of 

my exercise regime but I remember 

doing the Run to Remember 

earlier this year and it was the 

first time I could run for myself 

without trying to win a medal or 

beat a time, it was strange.” 

Rosa said it was a four-year 

journey that she has only just 

finished. 

She now shares her story 

openly to other young athletes 

who may be going through the 

same issues. 

“Everyone’s body is different 

and what I’m learning is to be 

happy with what I’ve got and 

it’s allowed me to focus on my 

business and exercise in a healthy 

way.’’ 

She said her bond with Margo 

had been a great help. 

“We’re both strong-minded 

people and when we have an idea 

or a vision, we both try our best 

to make it a reality.” 

Rosa said the door was 

not closed on a return to the 

track one day but it was not a 

short-term goal.



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Donations pour in 

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PREBBLETON residents 

fighting against a proposed 

expansion of a waste plant 

nearby say they are grateful for 

donations from the community. 

THe group decided to start 

a givealittle page for people 

to donate to the cause about a 

month ago. 

On Friday, 

up to 73 

donations had 

been made 

totalling 

$6610. 

Group 

member Judy 

Judy 

Sachdeva 

Sachdeva said 

they are very 

pleased and 

grateful for the 


RESIDENTS AND businesses 

impacted by Covid-19 will 

be able to extend their rates 

payments over one year. 

District councillors have 

unanimously voted to approve 

an economic 

recovery package 

to further 

help struggling 

ratepayers. 

Rate payments 

for 

the 2019/20 

financial 

year can be 

extended until 

June 31, 2021, 

for ratepayers who enter into a 

direct debit payment plan. 

It will work by ratepayers 

agreeing to a minimum weekly 

payment amount such as $10 until 

November this year and then 

increased payments to bring the 

account up do date by June 2021. 

In November, the district 

council will consider extending 

the policy further. 

Businesses that have received 

the wage subsidy and ratepayers 

who have lost their jobs or lost 20 

per cent or more of their income 

from all sources could be eligible 

for a two-year deferral on payments. 

The district council also 

agreed it intends to reduce the 

penalty for late payment of rates 

COMMUNITY: The Prebbleton group fighting against a 

proposed hazardous waste facility say they are grateful for 

the donations they have received. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

support. 

“Especially because of everything 

that is happening right 

now with Covid-19. The message 

we are getting from all of the 

people who live here in Prebbleton 

is that they are completely 

against it,” she said. 

The money will be spent on 

opposing the applications for 

air discharge consents that have 

been made to Environment Canterbury, 

and for public awareness 

and education campaigns. 

The Prebbleton Clean Air 

Trust was set up to manage 

fundraised money along with a 

website containing information 

for supporters. 

Said Ms Sachdeva: “As we understand 

it, the hearing process 

from 10 per cent to three per 

cent. 

The decision will be made 

as part of the rates resolution 

for the year that happens in 

June. 

The district council will also 

prepare a rates postponement 

policy for consultation as part 

of the Long Term Plan 2021-31 

process. 

It would mean ratepayers can 

postpone their rates and any 

accrued costs would be settled 

when their property is sold. 

has been paused at the moment. 

We are just waiting to hear what 

will happen next. 

“I have spoken to one of the 

people who have been through 

the process with Roydon Quarry 

so I know what they went 

through. I am expecting this to 

be a long fight.” 

The package is a recognition of 

the struggles people are facing, 

and one part of the council’s 

work to help the district through 

the effects of the pandemic and 

boost recovery, Mayor Sam 

Broughton says. 

• To donate to the cause 

visit givealittle.co.nz/org/ 

prebbleton-communityclean-air-trust 

or visit 

the website at: www. 

wastemismanagement.co.nz 

Waste Management Ltd 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. 

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. 

Relief for ratepayers confirmed 

Sam 

Broughton 

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Are you 

happy with the support 

package for struggling 

ratepayers? Email your views 

to devon.bolger@starmedia. 

kiwi 

HELPING 

HAND: A 

support 

package for 

struggling 

ratepayers 

has been 

approved, 

it includes 

extending 

rate 

payments, 

which fund 

things 

like road 

maintenance, 

over a year. 

“As people are struggling it’s 

important for us to do what 

we can to help. We need rates 

income to be able to keep 

providing services such as water 

and rubbish collection, but we 

also need to be compassionate 

and realistic about people’s 

circumstances and that’s what 

we’re aiming to do with this 

package.” 

• To find out more details 

and apply for a rates payment 

extension go to www.selwyn. 

govt.nz/services/rates 

PROWL: Duncan has been 

stealing in Rolleston again. 

Lockdown 

hasn’t stopped 

Duncan from 

stealing 


DUNCAN THE cat, notorious 

for stealing soft toys and socks 

around Rolleston, has not been 

sticking to his bubble during the 

lockdown. 

Owner Diane Guthrie says 

Duncan has taken to straying 

even further when on the prowl 

for goods to bring home. 

“Previously he was just going 

across the road and two doors 

mainly stealing toys from the dog 

there but now he has progressed 

and has found a new household 

a bit further away to steal things 

from,” she said. 

Last week Duncan came home 

some socks, a pair of track pants 

and a velvet cushion. 

“I went around to all of the 

neighbours and asked if it was 

their things and they all said no 

they didn’t know anything about 

it so I put a post on the Rolleston 

Community Page on Facebook. 

“It took a few days but someone 

came forward. He had gone down 

the road and around the corner to 

a house in a cul-de-sac. I was able 

to return everything to the rightful 

owner.” 

Mrs Guthrie said she thinks 

Duncan is stealing because of 

what they feed him. 

“He goes in phases. Sometimes 

he gets quite busy and other times 

he won’t bring things back for a 

week. 

“We have found if he doesn’t 

like what I feed him he tends to 

bring things home. We think it’s 

him saying I’ve brought you a 

treat please bring me something 

I like.” 

TREAT: Some of Duncan’s loot.



Our People 

SELWYN TIMES 

Brenda Dunlop 

Empowering women to help the community 

Brenda Dunlop has 

been working to bring 

the community together 

since 1997. The Rolleston 

resident speaks to Devon 

Bolger about starting the 

Selwyn Women’s Issues 

Group and her love of 

gardening 

How did the Selwyn Women’s 

Issues Group begin? 

It all started in the year 1997. 

We were going to have a jubilee 

this year to celebrate but we have 

decided to hold off until we hit 

25 years. Things really started 

off with Dorothy Oakley and I. 

We had been to see a women’s 

issues group and felt like there 

was a real need in the district 

for something for women to 

go along to. It was really good 

to get together once a month 

and invite speakers because 

you are quite isolated out in the 

country. We have made a lot of 

friendships and it’s been really 

very supportive. 

What does the group do? 

One of our ladies’ grandson 

was killed in a car accident 

getting off a bus in Greenpark. 

My husband and I had a trip 

overseas at the time and saw an 

idea in Scotland. A bus stopped 

and out of it came all these 

children in high-vis vests. When 

I came back after being away for 

two months, the member who 

lost her grandchild asked if there 

was anything our group could 

do to help. We decided to make 

safety vests using the money 

we had and it really took off 

from there. The district council 

helped at first and then we took 

it on ourselves and we went to 

individual businesses and ask 

them to buy the vests and put 

their logo on them to donate to 

schools. We have supplied all of 

the schools in Selwyn, a third of 

them now stand on their own. 

I still try to raise about $6000 

each year and go around to all 

of the businesses to ask if they 

will buy some or renew the vests 

in the schools. That’s one of the 

main things our group does. We 

also support Ronald McDonald 

House with a grocery collection 

and we donate about five or six 

CONNECTED: Brenda Dunlop helped form the Selwyn Women’s Issues Group about 23 years 

ago, The group still continues to meet to this day. 


boxes of groceries each year. 

We also do a ‘spring clean’ each 

year and we donate clothing to 

women’s suffrage. About half a 

dozen of our ladies make hats for 

the children at Cholmondeley 

Home. If there is a need we 

fill in that space. We have 80 

women on our group call list and 

about 60 generally show up to 

meetings. 

Why do you think it is 

important to have a women’s 

issues group in Selwyn? 

I just think it’s lovely to have 

those friendships and to share 

with one another. It is also about 

what we can learn from each 

other. Women didn’t talk freely 

like they do nowadays and I’ve 

learned a lot from my ladies, it 

has been quite amazing really. 

Things have absolutely changed 

for women now since we started 

in 1997. We are much more open 

with each other now. 

Can you tell me about the 

Rolleston Residents’ Garden 

Competition? 

I think it has been going for 

a while but it had come to a 

halt a few years ago. I quite like 

gardening so I was asked if I 

would take over as president of 

the competition. Since I have 

taken over we have decided to 

hold it every two years. That 

means it is coming up this 

year. We have volunteer ladies 

that support us and offer their 

time. We also go to different 

businesses to get support to pay 

for the judges and a few other 

things. We are very grateful for 

those who contribute and help 

to make it so successful. Last 

time we had 36 entries and that 

went really well and surprisingly 

we had a lot of young people 

enter. We have decided to make 

it every two years because it is a 

lot of work for us who give our 

time freely. We need to have 

nearly $1000 every year for it to 

be able to run. Now that we have 

had trophies donated for each 

of our 10 categories this year 

•To find out more or 

express your interest in the 

Rolleston Residents’ Garden 

Competition phone Brenda 

Dunlop on 347 3073. 

it has made it so much easier. 

The categories this year include 

industrial and commercial as 

well as one for schools in the 

district. We plan on holding 

the judging over two days on 

October 6 and 7. It all depends 

on how many people enter. Then 

later in October we have an 

awards evening at the Rolleston 

Community Centre. 

How long have you lived in 

Selwyn? 

Quite a long time now. We had 

a pig farm in Burnham for about 

40 years and then we moved into 

Rolleston and have been here 

since the first earthquake. 

What do you like about living 

here? 

It’s a lovely community, people 

are very friendly. It is really 

growing. Where our house is 

was farmland when we got here. 

It is truly amazing how the 

whole township has grown. I 

think there is a lot of things that 

you can join now, it is good for 

children. There are a lot of sports 

grounds and things like that 

out here so you no longer have 

to go into town. I don’t think I 

will ever be travelling into town 

again. I think we have enough 

amenities out here. 

Can you tell me a little bit 

about your family? 

I have my husband Norman 

who was a farmer when I met 

him, I was a city girl. He is now 

a property developer out here in 

Rolleston. We have four children 

and six grandchildren. I get quite 

involved, I love my gardening. 

I have an acre and a half of 

gardening on the farm so that 

has just carried on. 

Do you have any hobbies 

or interests outside of your 

community work? 

My husband and I enjoy 

bowls. We play outdoor bowls 

at West Melton. There is a club 

out there. We like being outside 

and keeping active. It is very 

important. 

Retiring after 20 years with Rolleston police 


FAY SIMPSON has worked her 

last day at the Rolleston Police 

Station after 20 years. 

She started as station support 

officer in 2000 and her time has 

been spent mainly behind the 

front desk working on data entry 

and administration. 

Her career as a civilian staff 

member with the police began 

in 1991. 

She has enjoyed her time and is 

looking forward to what is next. 

“The staff here have been 

amazing, absolutely top-notch. 

I couldn’t rate them highly 

enough,” she said. 

Mrs Simpson and her husband 

now plan on moving south in 

about a month. 

“We aren’t quite at retirement 

age just yet but we bought a 

property just outside of Winton.” 

Her career began in 1991 at 

Timaru central station where she 

worked at the front desk. 

“I then relocated to Christchurch 

and worked in the old 

Christchurch central station. I 

worked in the accounts section 

and as a speed camera operator. 

I then worked in the Hornby 

and Sydenham stations also 

doing administration work,” she 

said. 

After about 29 years with the 

police, there is still one case that 

stands out the most, Mrs Simpson 

said. 

“There was a homicide in 

Caroline Bay, the boy’s name 

was Leif Wulff, and he was killed 

while I was working at the Timaru 

station. It was during my first 

year working there. 

“That was something that 

stuck with me because my oldest 

son was the same age, and 

the perpetrator wasn’t much 

older, so that really stuck.” 

Robin James Pitney was 

sentenced to life imprisonment 

after murdering Leif in 1991 

when he was 15. 

After the Christchurch earthquake 

on February 22, 2011, 

Mrs Simpson worked with the 

disaster victim identification 

unit that was set-up at Burnham 

Military Camp 

“That was a really, really interesting 

experience. It’s such a 

well-oiled team and it was quite 

a privilege working with them 

and doing what I could to help.” 

Mrs Simpson had her last 

day at the Rolleston station on 

Thursday.



Environment Canterbury – we’re here to help 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all having to 

adapt to new ways of working. Our main focus, as for all 

New Zealanders, is taking every possible step to keep 

family, staff and colleagues safe and healthy at home. 

There have been several legislative changes and 

decisions that impact Environment Canterbury’s 

daily operations – ‘essential’ and otherwise. We’ve 

highlighted the key changes below, and where to 

find the most up-to-date information. Referring to 

our website – www.ecan.govt.nz – will be key as we 

navigate the different alert levels. You can also call 

our customer services team on 0800 324 636 with any 

questions you may have. 

We are also looking at COVID-19 recovery projects and 

what contribution can be made through those projects to 

the wider regional and national recovery post-lockdown. 

Kia atawhai, kia haumaru | Be kind, be safe 

COVID-19 information 

The first place for information regarding what can and cannot 

be done at the different alert levels under COVID-19 is the 

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source of information. 

Several activities Environment Canterbury has oversight of 

contribute to the health of your families and the community, 

particularly under alert level restrictions and as we head into 

winter. As well as the information provided below, rolling updates 

with more detail are available on the Environment Canterbury 

website www.ecan.govt.nz: 

• Home heating: While we know that smoke from wood burners is a 

contributor to urban air pollution, it is essential for people to stay 

warm in their homes. If you are using a wood burner, regardless 

of its age, we advise you to use good burning technique and good 

quality wood. Wood burner upgrades, where applicable, should 

continue once alert level restrictions allow. 

• Outdoor burning: Fire and Emergency NZ is asking people to 

refrain from any outdoor burning while we are at Alert Levels 3 

and 4. This is to help limit the exposure and risk to their crews 

responding to calls. 

• Essential services: These include (but are not limited to): 

natural hazard event monitoring; flood response; remote air 

quality monitoring; and public transport. 

• Compliance monitoring and enforcement: Many of our normal 

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related to alert level restrictions. 

We’re mindful that the COVID-19 restrictions have placed 

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that we deal with regularly, and that consent holders in particular 

may still be required to pay for services that continue during this 

period. Please know that staff are available to discuss options for 

those of you experiencing financial hardship. 

Get in touch with us 

• Facebook: @EnvironmentCanterbury 

• Customer services: 0800 324 636 

• Public transport: metro@ecan.govt.nz 

• Snap Send Solve app 

Public Transport 

Some of you going back to work or school during Level 3 will need 

public transport as an important part of your day. Our greater 

Christchurch network is now operating a Saturday timetable 

running Monday – Saturday, and a Sunday timetable running on 

Sundays, for most services. No fares are being charged. In Timaru 

the MyWay on-demand service is operating alongside the Timaru 

Link. Visit metroinfo.co.nz for more detail and updates as alert 

levels change or email metro@ecan.govt.nz 

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Many of our staff are involved with the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency 

Management response to COVID-19, responsible for supporting the 

nationally-led response at a regional level. Civil Defence staff play a vital 

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fill a variety of roles across planning, intelligence, operations, logistics, 

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SELWYN TIMES 

PETS & PAWS 

Our constant companions 

The healing 

power of pets 

Animals have a way of working 

their way into our lives and our 

hearts. They not only provide 

us with unconditional love and 

companionship but they also help 

us through tough times and remind 

us about the things that matter in 

life. Animals keep us grounded. 

It is well documented that 

animals can help humans during 

times of stress. Companion animals are 

perfect for this. While cats and dogs 

are the most popular of companion 

animals, many other animals and birds 

including budgies, hens, geese, guinea 

pigs, rabbits, birds, horses, donkeys, sheep, 

goats and so many more can provide the 

companionship humans crave. 

Animals bring respect and affection to 

our lives. They ask for little more than 

a warm home and to be well-fed, and 

in return, they offer so much more - 

friendship, love and companionship. 

Surveys reveal animals help improve 

physical and mental health 

The pet effect, that is the bond between 

animals and people, can help reduce 

depression, anxiety, stress, blood pressure 

and loneliness. Having a cat, dog or other 

pet in our lives can improve our sense 

of well-being, support healthy ageing, 

improve heart health and help with 

conditions such as autism and Alzheimer’s 

disease. 

Scientific data studies report that the 

activation of the oxytocin system plays 

a key role in the psychological and 

psychophysiological effects of humananimal 

interactions. This is the area known 

as the ‘love hormone’, released by the 

pituitary gland and responsible for human 

behaviours associated with relationships 

and bonding. However, it is good to know 

that pets also benefit from the humananimal-bond 

just as much as people. 

Ways pets can improve your life 

Social life 

Pets help us connect with other people, 

whether it’s out walking the dog or 

chatting online with other people who 

have similar pets. 

Fitness 

Long walks with the dog, playing in the 

garden with the rabbit, riding a horse in 

the paddock or being with other outdoor 

animals can help us enjoy the fresh air 

and contribute to our overall fitness and 

wellbeing. 

Lift mood 

The love from pets and their fun 

antics help improve our feelings 

of happiness; giving and receiving 

that love and companionship can 

give us a feeling of belonging and 

of being needed. 

Animals are 

such agreeable 

friends – they 

ask no questions, 

they pass no 

criticisms. 

George Eliot 

Teach empathy and kindness 

Including a pet in your family will teach 

children how to be kind, show respect, 

have a sense of responsibility and also how 

to care for another living being. 

Increase life expectancy 

Owning a pet may increase how long we 

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Selwyn Times 

Limited services to 

resume under Level 3 

Some Council services are now operating under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 restrictions. 

This means facilities will remain closed to the public, including the Rolleston Council offices, 

swimming pools, libraries and service centres, community and recreation centres and 

community halls. 

However, some building inspections will resume and the Pines Resource Recovery Park will move 

to reopen under restricted operations. 

Activity will also resume on a number of Council’s construction projects, including roading works 

and facilities construction, with the benefit of helping the local economy get moving again. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says the Council remains focused on maintaining the essential services 

and infrastructure the district’s communities rely on every day. 

“We continue to have the welfare and safety of our community at the heart of everything we do. 

Our staff have been working diligently under challenging circumstances to keep our core services 

and infrastructure running smoothly. 

“I know our communities will be pleased to see some easing of restrictions, but we’re still a long 

way from being back to normal. 

“Under Level 3 many of our services and facilities will remain closed or restricted – that’s part of 

our shared nationwide effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19.” 

Summary of key changes for the Council under Alert Level 3 include: 

· Some building inspections will resume. 

· Staff are working towards reopening the Pines Resource Recovery Park, with a booking 

system and requirements in place for safe operation and contact tracing. 

· Small gatherings at cemeteries will be permitted to allow people to farewell loved ones. 

· Some infrastructure construction work, including roading, will be brought back on stream. 

· Some Council staff may be able to work at Council-operated facilities, subject to stringent 

health and safety plans. 

Most other services remain unchanged from Level 4 restrictions. Parks and reserves are open, 

but people are warned to maintain safe distancing and all playgrounds remain closed. Dog 

parks are also open, but for safe distancing owners are asked to keep their dogs’ on-leash at 

all times. 

Full details of services under Level 3 will be available on selwyn.govt.nz. 

Help available for people facing hard times 

Lockdown has been a stressful time for many people, especially for those whose work has been 

affected or who are facing tough times financially. 

Our Civil Defence team is working with The Salvation Army to help support families in our communities. 

This includes providing food parcels for people who are finding it difficult to get food on the table. 

Lieutenant Stu Duxfield from The Salvation Army’s Rolleston centre at Generation House says it has 

been good to see people reaching out for help already, and he urges anyone who is find things hard to 

get in touch. 

“These are quite stressful times and if you are struggling but aren't sure what to do please get in touch 

with us - there is no shame in needing support for your whānau in these tough times. If you’re finding 

you’re using up your savings or having to put groceries on the credit card it’s easier for you and us if 

you call us early and we can work with you on what support would be the most helpful.” 

Helene Faass, Welfare manager for the Selwyn Emergency Operations Centre reiterated the same message: 

“Please ring and talk to us before it reaches crisispoint,” Helene says. “We are here are here to help and can 

connect you with the right service. Just call 0800 SELWYN (735 996) to get put through to us.” 

For more information on The Salvation Army Rolleston foodbank, including how to donate, go to 

generationhouseproject.com. You can also donate food in the donation bin at Countdown. 

Rates support package adopted 

A longer period to pay rates and lower penalty fees are part of a 

rates support package adopted by the Council. 

The Council has approved a rates payment plan to help people 

affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic, including an extended 

payment period. Ratepayers will now have until 30 June 2021 to pay 

their rates, provided they agree a payment plan with the Council. 

It also signalled it intends to lower the late payment penalty fee from 

10% to 3% for the 2020/21 financial year. 

The Council agreed it would consider a further payment extension 

option before November this year that, if adopted, would allow 

people to extend their payment period to 30 June 2022, provided 

they agree a payment plan with the Council. 

The Council also supported the preparation of a rates 

postponement policy to be considered as part of the 2021–2031 

Long-Term Plan. 

The package is a recognition of the struggles people are facing, and 

one part of the Council’s work to help the district through the effects 

of the pandemic and boost recovery, Mayor Sam Broughton says. 

“As people are struggling it’s 

important for us to do what 

we can to help. We need rates 

income to keep providing services 

such as water and rubbish 

collection, but we also need to 

be compassionate and realistic 

about people’s circumstances.” 

People can find out more details 

and apply for a rates payment 

extension at selwyn.govt.nz/ 

services/rates. 

Multi-million dollar programme 

part of Selwyn recovery plans 

The Council is aiming to include $223 million of building works 

across the district in planning for economic recovery from the 

COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Council has submitted a $13.5 million bid for a district-wide 

roading package of reconstruction, rehabilitation and re-seal repairs, 

in response to the Government’s request for ‘shovel-ready’ projects. 

This work would be brought forward from the Council’s transport 

programme, providing additional jobs and improved transport links. 

The Council is preparing a recovery plan, together with iwi, businesses, 

community organisations and members of the community, to ensure a 

community-led approach, says Mayor Sam Broughton. 

The plan aims to help restore the district’s economic strength and 

contribute to welfare support for affected businesses and households. 

Meetings with key community members across Selwyn will begin 

this week, he says. 

The Council is also keeping in close contact with other councils 

and the Mayor has been invited to sit on a national advisory panel 

as a local government representative in discussions about the 

government’s national recovery plans. 

The Council is well placed to provide some momentum to the 

district’s economy, as the roading plan would be on top of a capital 

programme of $209.5 million of work planned for the 2019/20 and 

2020/21 financial years. 

“The Council will have an important part to play in Selwyn’s 

recovery and it is important we continue with planned infrastructure, 

water, roading and facilities projects that our growing district needs. 

These will provide vital jobs and boost economic activity over the 

coming months,” Mayor Broughton says. 

Construction will restart soon on four major projects worth $62 

million – stimulating the economy – while work is planned on the 

district’s water and waste systems, roading and other building. 

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 

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Notices 

MALVERN WATER RACE 

DISRUPTIONS 

Council contractors will be doing 

repairs to the Waimakariri Water 

Race Intake Tunnel from 1 April 

2020. This work will require 

shutting flows from this intake 

for a period of up to 20 days. 

While the other scheme intakes 

will still be operational, it is 

expected that there will be 

widespread disruptions to the 

Malvern water race scheme for 

the month of April. 

This work is necessary to 

ensure the intake is safe and 

to keep the water race scheme 

operating. 

Please be prepared that there 

may be no supply of stock 

water via the water race to your 

property for this works period. 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

The Picnic Company Limited 

has applied for the renewal of 

an off licence. Objections are 

open until 13 May. For more 

information go to selwyn.govt. 

nz/alcoholnotices. 

COUNCIL MEETING 

The Council meetings on 29 

April is cancelled. 

Recycling process restarts – with some changes 

Selwyn residents are encouraged to be extra vigilant with their kerbside recycling separation, as the 

sorting of recyclables restarts under Alert Level 3 conditions. 

The processing of Council’s kerbside recycling was paused under the Level 4 lockdown, because 

of the high risk of COVID-19 contamination for recycling centre staff, and the closure of overseas 

recycling facilities. 

Council Solid Waste Manager Andrew Boyd says recycling processing will return under Alert Level 3, 

but with some changes to the grades of plastic accepted. 

“Because of changes in markets and upcoming changes in international regulations, we can now 

only accept plastic grades 1, 2 and 5. We are no longer able to accept mixed plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7 in 

kerbside recycling and we are asking people to put these into their rubbish. Fortunately, these make up 

only a tiny fraction of our kerbside recycling stream. These are typically small yogurt containers, sushi 

and biscuit trays.” 

Grade 1 plastics are typically soft drink, water and juice bottles. Grade 2 plastics are mostly milk 

bottles, and sometimes household cleaners, Grade 5 plastics are often used for margarine, spreads like 

honey and jam, and large yogurt containers. 

“We can’t stress enough the importance of people 

continuing to sort their recycling correctly to make 

sure there is no contamination in the bins when 

recycling processing restarts”, Mr Boyd says. 

There are a number of practical actions people can 

take to help make recycling successful, he says. 

These include: 

· Checking the plastic grades on containers and 

cleaning them before they go in the bin 

· Make sure there are no plastic bags or soft plastic 

wrappers in the your recycling 

· Try to buy products in 1, 2 and 5 plastics and ask 

companies to consider alternative packaging. 

· Consider a no circulars/no junk mail sticker on 

your letterbox. Junk mail makes up 50% of the 

mixed paper in kerbside recycling. 

· Keep an eye on Council communications around 

recycling. We will advise you as soon as possible 

on any changes. 

Selwyn family’s living room concert goes global 

A Rolleston family is gaining international attention for their efforts to lift spirits during the lockdown. 

The Fleener family have entertained more than 15,000 people around the world after dad Joe, had a 

spontaneous idea to film and broadcast his family live on Facebook, performing from their living room. 

“Lockdown has been hard on everybody, it’s been a strange experience and this was something to do 

to participate in lockdown,” Joe said. 

The line-up included a variety of songs and classical pieces performed by mum Mandy on piano, and 

children Gavin and Mekaela, violin, and Tabitha, clarinet and singing. Mekaela’s violin was bought 

through the Council’s tertiary education scholarship. 

The 50 minute concert, later uploaded to YouTube, was the family’s way of acknowledging essential 

workers, not only health workers, but supermarket employees, postal deliveries and petrol station 

workers. 

“A way for us from home to say thank you to those essential workers who are working very hard during 

this time,” Mekaela said. 

The amount of positive feedback and views 

came as a shock to the Fleeners, Mandy 

says. “We thought there would only be a 

handful of people from Rolleston and some 

family from America and friends watching. 

We weren’t expecting so many!” 

The family admitted it was different not 

having an audience in front of them, but 

they enjoyed the performance nonetheless. 

Gavin said it felt more like ‘jamming’, which 

meant they had more control and could 

have some fun. 

To view the concert search Fleener family 

concert on YouTube.com. 

Here’s the plan 

...have your say 

Consultation on our Draft Annual Plan 

for 2020/21 is now open. We’re seeking 

your feedback on six key issues for the 

coming year: 

Review options to reduce the 

1 

level of rates increase 

The draft plan was developed before 

the COVID-19 pandemic, and 

originally proposed an average 3.5% 

rate increase, in line with the 2018- 

2028 Long Term Plan. In light of the 

changing circumstances, we’re seeking 

feedback on options to reduce this. Options are: 

· Maintain the proposed 3.5% average increase. This would 

provide full funding for the Council’s plans, without the need 

to adjust budgets and spending plans. 

· A rates freeze – with rates held at the same level as the 

current year. The Council’s income would fall by about $2.8 

million and it’s likely higher increases would be needed in 

future years to make up the shortfall. 

· An increase somewhere between 0% and 3.5%, depending 

on savings that can be identified. This would result in a lower 

rates increase than initially planned and would not require 

catch-up rates increases in the future. 

Deferring the Prebbleton Community Centre project to 

2 

allow for more detailed consideration. 

There’s uncertainty around the best location and type of 

facility. Taking more time to work with the community on 

planning would help us find the best long-term outcome. 

Reviewing wider community needs for community 

3 

facilities in Leeston. 

In 2019, an assessment of the Leeston Library building 

showed it was earthquake- prone. We now want to review the 

original community centre proposals to take account of local 

needs for library, medical and other facilities. 

Increasing water supply charges to provide for quality 

4 

improvements and demand management. 

We need to review charges, so that we are making adequate 

provision for future growth and security in our water supply 

infrastructure network, to encourage water conservation, 

and to provide for any impact from the Government’s Three 

Waters review. 

5 

Planning and building a new wastewater system for 

central Darfield and new developments. 

We’re keen to find out more about community views on the 

proposal to develop a reticulated wastewater scheme for 

central Darfield, and in particular the preferred method to pay 

for the scheme, for those who connect. 

6 Changes to our Development Contributions Policy. 

We’re proposing to make three technical changes to our 

Development Contributions Policy. Development contributions 

help fund the cost of providing additional community facilities 

due to growth. 

We want your feedback and ideas on these 

Your Say proposals and our other projects and priorities. 

Find out more at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ 

annualplan20. Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 22 May. 

Also check out next week’s Selwyn Times for more detailed 

information and examples. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

Restoring a Liteweight 

BEFORE 

BEFORE 

BEFORE 

A desire for a few more comforts led to Fi 

and Max renovating their 1976 Liteweight 

5 Star 1500 caravan, the second such 

restoration project they had undertaken. 

“Our first caravan was a 1977 Alpha. 

The Liteweight is a year older yet has an 

aluminium rather than wooden frame,” says 

Max. 

An advantage of Liteweight caravans is 

their metal framework where there is less 

likelihood of deterioration to the inside 

frame or structure. 

Purchased sight unseen from the North 

Island, the caravan turned out to be in poorer 

condition than originally thought. While 

the aluminium metal frame was in fairly 

good condition, the wall linings were in 

poor repair and some repairs were needed 

to the chassis. A replacement jockey wheel 

and repairs to a broken wind-down leg were 

also needed. Max says the latter, along with 

stabilisers, window catches and central roof 

skylights are all still available new. 

Max stripped out the existing joinery, 

carpet and vinyl then repaired the walls. 

The interior’s top veneer layer was removed 

then the surface of the walls filled to a depth 

of 1-3mm. A sealant then acrylic paint was 

applied to the walls. Fi assisted with the 

filling and painting, along with furnishing 

the caravan and making the drapes. The floor 

had bumps and grooves so Max overlaid 

9mm plywood, then click-together vinyl 

flooring. 

All the wiring, power sockets and units 

were checked with some readjustments 

made and new lights and sockets installed 

where needed. This work was carried 

out by a registered 

electrician, ensuring 

the caravan would gain 

an Electrical WOF. 

The lights can now be 

powered through a 12 

volt battery system with 

a small back-up solar 

panel. 

The caravan had a 

traditional layout with 

two side beds and table, 

where a double bed 

could be made up. At the rear, there was a 

toilet, wardrobe and side cabinet. The layout 

and dark joinery made the caravan feel 

closed in. 

“We wanted to reconfigure the inside to 

create a permanent double bed and lighter 

and brighter interior,” says Fi. 

Max rebuilt a smaller kitchen unit, a new 

double bed frame with storage underneath 

and new side seating. He used wooden 

strips over a lightweight frame to create 

expandable seating, which could be opened 

out as a settee or child’s bed. The original 

kitchen’s cupboard fronts were fitted onto a 

new carcase and the metal framed drawers 

reused. 

The caravan is self-contained with a 

chemical toilet and its existing tanks though 

not yet certified. 

Max says he enjoyed renovating their first 

caravan. This latest project was more timeconsuming 

due to them underestimating 

the work involved. While the caravan and 

repairs cost around $3,500, its renovated 

value is nearer $12,000 to $15,000. 

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Selwyn Property SEPTEMBER 20 

SELWYN TIMES 

Selling your property? 

First impressions count, 

get rid of the clutter. 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ll know that getting rid of clutter is one of the keys to selling property 

fast and at a good price. Good storage systems can look cool in their own right, and help organise your clutter. 

Good storage ideas are abundant and 

all manner of products are available 

to make homes more minimalistic. 

While it’s nice to buy your storage from 

designer homewares stores, the likes 

of The Warehouse and Kmart sell many 

simple products for masking clutter. 

Fabric storage cubes are a great start 

for disguising the clutter. They fit neatly 

into shelves and wardrobes and thanks 

to competition from the big department 

stores, can cost $10 or less each. You’ll 

also find wicker, felt, cotton, woven and 

metal baskets for a song. 

Another clever idea, is to 

buy a cheap set of melamine 

shelves for use in your 

wardrobe. A set of shelves 

does much the same job as 

an expensive wardrobe fit 

out. You can move the shelf 

heights to accommodate 

shoes and boots. It looks 

good, but costs little. 

Another wardrobe 

organisation is a Wardrobe 

Starter Kit from Hardware 

stores. While you’re there, 

check out bicycle storage hooks as well. 

As well as being practical, storage 

products can make a design statement. 

The important thing is to be consistent. 

don’t, for example, buy storage cubes 

in different colours. If you’re looking for 

really clever home storage ideas take 

a tip from the tiny home movement. 

Catherine Foster who wrote Small House 

Living, downsized her life to under 90sqm 

and has interviewed Kiwis who live in 

architecturally designed homes of that 

size or smaller. 

Each and every house in 

Foster’s book uses storage 

effectively to tame their 

belongings. Some have done 

it on the smell of an oily rag, 

sometimes buying pre-cut heavy 

duty plywood that only has to be screwed 

together, she says. 

Garages and lofts are house vendors’ 

friends. The garage is one of the few 

places in the house that buyers won’t 

be put off by a little extra stuff, but the 

more that can be hidden away in stacked 

crates the better. Consider using flat pack 

cupboards that can be taken with you. 

“The most effective way of using these is 

to find a wall where the whole area can be 

covered floor to ceiling,” 

“Simple carpentry like this is dIY level 

if you’re handy, or get a handyman in for 

a few hours, but make sure it is excluded 

from the list of chattels on the sale 

agreement.” 

Loft spaces are often wasted space 

in Kiwi homes. A relatively cheap way to 

open up the space is to install a loft ladder. 

You will be amazed at what people use 

the additional storage space for, once 

they’ve installed it. 

Cheap clever storage ideas aren’t just 

limited to the interior of the house, garage 

and loft. The Warehouse, Mitre 10 & other 

hardware stores sell garden storage to 

hide away things usually left outside. 

Foldable garden storage boxes that cost 

from around $99 can be used to store 

garden tools, outdoor cushions and pool 

paraphernalia. The next step up is a cheap 

garden shed for around $200 upwards 

from Mitre 10, Bunnings Warehouse and 

other stores. 

Finally, if you’re looking for more 

inspiration Google “storage ideas”, search 

the same on Pinterest, or check out books 

on the subject from your local library. You’ll 

be amazed at how many everyday items 

can be repurposed for storage at the same 

time as adding design excellence to your 

home. 

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THERE’S NO doubt sport utility 

vehicles are beneficial to families. 

Their practicality and often the 

option of seven seats make them 

particularly appealing for those 

with children in tow. 

However, as is often the case, 

those who would benefit most 

from an SUV aren’t in a position 

financially to own one, especially 

those that are new off the 

showroom floor. 

Enter, Kia’s completely new 

compact, five-seat SUV, the 

Seltos. It has just launched here 

and in entry-level LX form 

lists with a very special price – 

$27,990. To my way of thinking, 

that is amazing value for a 

quality, state-of-the-art vehicle 

that will suit a young family. 

Of course the Seltos is available 

in four other specifications, 

there’s even a four-wheel-drive 

model which tops the range at 

$46,990. In-between, the other 

variants list at $35,990, $37,990 

and $42,990. 

Before you think the base 

model car lacks on kit, it doesn’t. 

Sure there aren’t all the high-tech 

features of its stablemates, but 

there is enough specification 

to provide years of fulfilling 

motoring. 

Even though Kia calls the 

Seltos compact, it’s not really. 

Sure at 4.4m it isn’t large, but 

it does make good use of its 

proportions with high comfort 

levels, it has plenty of leg and 

head room in the rear passenger 

compartment. That area is not 

compromised by a healthy load 

space – 468-litres, expanding to 

1428-litres with the rear seats 

folded flat. I rate the load space 

on any vehicle as to how well it 

houses the rather large cricket 

gear bag I use to coach a year 8 

Sydenham team. In the case of 

the Seltos there was ample room 

to spare, and it has an easy load 

height. 

The LX variant gets cloth 

trim and that would far be 

my preference, there are no 

design surprises, the trim is 

fairly conservative but you get 

just enough goodies that go 

with the pleasure of buying a 

new car, some of the functions 

are operable through a central 

screen display. Even though the 

Seltos has yet to be crash tested, 

it would be expected to meet 

the five-star Australasian New 

Car Assessment Program safety 

rating. 

In LX form the Seltos is 

powered by a 2-litre, naturallyaspirated 

four-cylinder petrol 

engine, that’s opposed to a 

1.6-litre turbocharged unit fitted 

to the range-topping four-wheeldrive 

Limited. 

I’d also opt for the base 

engine, it is a very sweet unit, 

quiet and smooth. Drive is 

channelled through the latest 

generation continuously 

variable transmission which is 

described by Kia as behaving 

like a traditional automatic 

transmission, acting as if it has 

regular gear changes. 

I’m quite excited about this 

driveline, you would hardly 

pick a CVT is transmitting 

power, while the seamless way 

it operates enhances driveline 

smoothness. 

Power is channelled through 

the front wheels only, yet the 

entire drive and chassis setup 

has benefited from a lot of 

development catering for the 

special needs of Australasian 

motorists. The suspension is a 

good compromise of what is 

needed for occupant comfort, 

but there is balance and control 

when high-country corners are 

presented. 

Interestingly, the LX grade 

model gets just 16in wheels 

against 17in and 18in rims of 

higher grade variants. However, 

the benefit in LX grade is super 

quiet motion and a hugely 

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• Dimensions – Length, 

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1800mm; height, 

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• Configuration – Fourcylinder, 

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1999cc, 110kW, 

180Nm, continuously 

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• Performance – 

0-100km/h, 9.3sec 

• Fuel usage – 6.8l/100km 

smooth ride. The high-profile 

Kumho tyres (205/60) have a lot 

of sidewall flex, consequently, 

they just soak up the big bumps 

that are still a problem on 

Canterbury roads. 

I took the test car up and down 

the twists and turns on the road 

in and out of the Waimakariri 

River gorge. Steerage is relatively 

precise, and even at 1.6m tall, 

gravitational movement is 

minimised. 

Kia rates the engine with 

110kW and 180Nm, if these 

figures look familiar that’s 

because it is much the same 

engine that powers Cerato and 

Sportage from the Kia stable. 

Maximum torque is available 

from 4500rpm and peak power 

is reached at 6200rpm. They 

are quite high in the rev band 

and you could be forgiven 

for thinking it’s an engine 

which likes to have the revs 

up. However, one of the other 

benefits of CVT is that there are 

no gaps to fill between gearing. 

That being the case, the engine 

works the mid-range, it isn’t 

flighty and feels strong beneath 

the throttle pedal. 

Of course, there is a sport 

mode if you wish to have the 

engine working harder but I used 

normal mode most of the time I 

was in the evaluation car and it 

is most suitable in all situations. 

There is also an eco mode if you 

want to make maximum use of 

your tank of fuel. To me it’s a bit 

numbing but if you drive casually 

then eco will earn you fuelsaving 

benefits. 

On that subject, Kia claims 

a 6.8l/100km combined cycle 

fuel usage average. I couldn’t 

replicate Kia’s figures, however, 

when I took the test car back to 

the dealership it was showing a 

respectable 8.8l/100km average, 

helped by a 5l/100km figure 

showing at a steady 100km/h, the 

engine turning over at 1800rpm 

in the tallest part of the gearing. 

I always like it when new cars 

land. Kia is capitalising on the 

worldwide demand for SUVs, its 

range is extensive and my only 

concern would be if the Seltos 

cannibalises sales from Kia’s own 

Niro and Sportage. 

At its price the Seltos is a very 

desirable proposition, I just hope 

that those who would benefit 

from owning an SUV recognise 

its value. 

If that is not tempting in itself, 

bear in mind the Seltos is sold 

with a five-year/100,000km 

warranty. Peace of mind really. 

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SELWYN TIMES 

How to keep 

your bubble safe 

at Alert Level 3 

Keeping your bubble small is the best way to keep the people in 

your household protected. It helps keep other people safe too. 

Because the more contact you have with other people, the more 

opportunity the virus has to spread. 

Keeping it small means restricting your bubble to your 

immediate household, and maybe extending it a small amount 

if you need to – perhaps by one or two people maximum. 

This could mean reconnecting with close family, bringing in 

a caregiver, or supporting an isolated person. 

Information about keeping your 

bubble small: 

Are neighbours allowed to merge bubbles? 

Not for social reasons. Unfortunately, we all need to say ‘no’ to a 

beer with the neighbour until COVID-19 is under control. You can, 

however, support someone who is isolated and needs help. 

Can I visit my family if they are spread out 

across more than one other bubble? 

You can’t join multiple family bubbles together. The way to stay 

safe is to limit your exposure to other people as much as possible, 

including family members. As mentioned, you can visit someone 

who is isolated or needs help. However, you should make sure 

you’re the only one joining their bubble. 

Can our flat extend our bubble to another flat? 

At Alert Level 3 this is not allowed. It would open up the potential 

for the virus to spread. Remember, the more people in your bubble, 

the greater the risk. 

I moved into my parent’s house for the 

lockdown. Can I now return to my flat? 

You can return to your flat, but you must only move once, 

and in one direction (i.e. you can’t live across two properties 

or return to your parent’s place multiple times). 

Can I visit my girlfriend, boyfriend or partner 

at Alert Level 3? 

It is okay to re-unite with your partner if you were separated during 

Alert Level 4, as long as they are living in the same region as you. 

Can I extend my bubble to include a person 

that’s in a different suburb or region? 

Extending your bubble to someone in another suburb is okay. 

However, you cannot if they are in another region. 

Am I allowed to extend my bubble to someone 

I met on Tinder? 

At Alert Level 3, you cannot extend your bubble for purely 

social reasons. 

How big can our bubbles be to still stay safe? 

Keeping your bubble exclusive is the best way to keep those in 

your household protected. This is especially important if anyone 

in your household is elderly or has a medical condition. 

How do bubbles work with shared custody 

arrangements? 

Children can move between bubbles to spend time with 

both parents. But only travel where you need to and keep travel 

to a minimum. 

Can I leave a bubble if I’m unsafe? 

If the situation in your bubble is unsafe you can leave your bubble 

immediately, and seek help. If possible, ask a trusted neighbour 

or friend for help, then call Police on 111 or Women’s Refuge. 

Thank you delivery drivers 

We really appreciate you working so hard over the last few weeks to provide the essentials. 

And thanks for staying vigilant and keeping a 2-metre distance when you leave us our 

packages and deliveries now that we’re in Alert Level 3. Your actions are protecting us all! 

Got questions? 

Find the answers faster at Covid19.govt.nz

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