Selwyn Times: May 13, 2020

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 

Connecting Your Community 

starnews.co.nz 

Six reasons to 

support local 

businesses 

Page 2 

Restrictions 

impact 

on dogs 

Page 10 

GET CONNECTED WITH 

Scorch 

Broadband 

0800 726 724 

www.scorch.co.nz 

Ash-Leigh’s passion for farming pays off Home 

security 

camera 

captures 

whiteware 

burglars 

Ash-Leigh Campbell grew up on a small lifestyle property just outside of Lincoln. Now she has been 

named as the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year for 2020. You can read more about her passion for 

farming on page 8. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

• By Barry Clarke and 

Matt Slaughter 

EARLY MORNING burglars 

were caught on home security 

cameras stealing a trailer which 

they used to empty a house under 

construction of whiteware. 

The offenders struck in Lincoln’s 

Rosemerryn subdivision 

at 5.30am on Friday, first taking 

a gardener’s trailer parked on 

Eastfield Drive before loading it 

up with a cooktop, dishwasher, 

microwave, oven, Insinkerator, 

rangehood and tapware from a 

house in nearby Whitehorn Drive. 

Lincoln and other parts of 

Selwyn have been plagued in 

recent months by thieves breaking 

into cars parked on roads and 

driveways. 

Video accessed by the Selwyn 

Times shows a car driving south 

along Eastfield Drive and stop 

after passing the gardener’s trailer. 

People get out and go to the 

trailer. The car makes a U-turn 

and the trailer is attached to it. 

The vehicle then heads off in the 

direction of Whitehorn Drive. 

•Turn to page 3 

Need 

water? 

From consent to the pump 

We can help you with water wells 

residential irrigation lifestyle 

03 324 2571 www.drilling.co.nz

2 Wednesday May 13 2020 

Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz 

SELWYN TIMES 

Star Media is committed to 

supporting Canty businesses 

THE TEAM at Star Media 

is committed to working in 

partnership with local businesses 

to support them through these 

unprecedented times. 

Star Media has developed 

“helping hand” packages to 

ensure your business can build 

back customers, sales and profits 

quickly. 

With unparalleled reach across 

Canterbury through the digital 

news network, community 

newspapers, magazines, Selwyn 

Times and The Star, whoever 

your customers are and wherever 

they are based, Star Media 

is here to help you. 

Talk to us about creating a 

custom marketing package that 

is as unique as your business, because 

no matter the size of your 

business, or your budget, Star 

Media has a solution for you. 

If you are a new or existing 

advertiser the team is ready 

and waiting to help you with a 

personalised plan to market your 

business. 

•For further information 

phone Star Media 

regional manager Steve 

McCaughan on 021 372 

479 or email Steve@ 

starmedia.kiwi 

How can you 

help support 

a local 

business? 

get in touch 

GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 

Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd 

PO Box 1467, Christchurch 

starmedia.kiwi 

NEWS 

Devon Bolger 

Ph: 021 914 742 

devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi 

ADVERTISING 

Lynette Evans 

Ph: 364 7434 

lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi 

Buy gift vouchers 

Buying vouchers is a great way to support 

your local businesses who may be doing 

it tough. You can save them for another 

time, or put them in a card as a gift. 

Shop online 

Perhaps you’re in self-isolation, or you’re 

uncomfortable being out in public right 

now. Easy, do your shopping online with 

a local business, and have it delivered to 

your door. 

Support local 

Small businesses in your neighbourhood 

may be struggling the most. Support 

them now and they’ll still be here when 

the pandemic is over. 

Be patient 

Possible supply issues will no doubt 

lead to frustration. But it’s not your local 

retailers fault, so please be patient and 

treat them nicely during this trying 

period. 

Pick a project 

Now might be perfect time to get 

some projects done at home. You can 

share the love by employing some local 

services to help. 

Safety first 

When shopping in public, remember 

to practise common sense and observe 

and employ recommended hygiene and 

physical distance standards. 

Firewood & Coal 

Coal 

20 kg bags or 

500kg bulk bags 

Firewood 

Pick up or deliver 

(delivery charges apply) 

Free delivery to Darfield township when 

3 cubic metres or more is ordered. 

Landscape Products 

Now Available! 

• Forest Mulch 

• Bark Mulch 

• Bark Nuggets (10/20mm) 

• Premium Organic Compost 

• Screened Soil 

• Landscape Rocks 

• Paparoa Red Rock available in 3 grades 

• Railway Sleepers (2.1 Lengths) 

• Kindling Wood 

• Unscreened Bark 

Delivery fees apply. 

417 Creyke Road, 

Darfield 

Phone 03 975 4502 

Eftpos now available 

Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlain 

MoMents In tIMe 

“We are currently all living in a time of unprecedented 

uncertainty and disruption. It gives us a time to slow 

down and to listen to our thoughts and reflect on what is 

happening around us. 

Our thoughts are influenced by what we listen to and 

we are then challenged by what we assume we need 

and to what is important. In every moment we now have 

room to reflect and to embrace change. It has given 

me the ability to entertain change and to open up my 

imagination. 

In these paintings I have tried to express this through 

subject, colour and movement. I have allowed myself 

to dream and to challenge my mind to new choices; to 

create images representing energy and fun, expressing 

love and dance, risk, and freedom to express. Food 

replenishes love and caring. The flower presents beauty 

and the art of giving. It is also a time to meet your 

shadows, to let your mind play, to have a conversation 

with yourself. 

Freedom of thought and expression has no boundaries 

to ones imagination. The art to create is a great 

healer for me and is a way in which I can express and 

communicate my thoughts, desires and feelings. 

“Moments in time are special - embrace them, enjoy 

them, celebrate and share them.” - Jacqui Gibbs 

Chamberlain 

While Jacqui’s subject matter is invariably the human 

form, it is secondary to her exploring form, structure, 

movement, colour and texture. 

Jacqui lives and paints on an isolated farm in 

Port Levy, Banks Peninsula with her husband and 

daughter Phoebe. 

Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlain at Little River Gallery 

Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlain 

MoMents In tIMe 

The show goes on! 

9 MAY – 2 JUNE 2020 

Online enquiries and sales 

info@littlerivergallery.com 

Virtual gallery experience 

www.littlerivergallery.com 

Main Rd, Little River | 03 325 1944 

Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm or after hours by appointment

SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz 

Wednesday May 13 2020 3 

News 

Stolen trailer found; 

whiteware still missing 

from the editor’s desk 

•From page 1 

Minutes later the car and 

trailer with whiteware on 

it drive back south along Eastfield 

Drive which was again 

captured on a home security 

camera. 

The trailer was found in 

Wigram over the weekend. The 

whiteware is still missing. 

Senior Sergeant Dean Harker 

said a window of the house was 

forced open to get inside the 

house. 

He said inquiries were ongoing. 

Brad Mackenzie, the builder, 

said the house would now take 

longer to complete because 

Covid-19 would delay replacement 

appliances. 

The items are insured. 

“It’s frustrating, particularly 

because prior to the lockdown 

we took all the measures to 

make sure the house was secure 

and this sort of stuff wouldn’t 

happen,” he said. 

“When you can get it there 

for the sub-tradies to get it 

installed and it goes missing 

that night, it’s frustrating.” he 

said. 

He said the burglary has been 

BRAZEN: A stolen trailer captured on CCTV footage 

was used to remove whiteware from a house under 

construction. You can see the video on starnews.co.nz 

a big blow for the client. 

“They’re bloody excited to be 

getting into their new house 

and they’ve got plans once they 

move in. “It’s just annoying for 

everyone,” said Mr Mackenzie. 

Spending 

in Selwyn 

keeps wheels turning 

WE START a campaign today which is as straightforward and simple 

as it gets: Support local. 

The campaign is being run by Star Media, publisher of the Selwyn 

Times. 

We want to encourage Selwyn people to support Selwyn business. 

It is something we do well in the district anyway – but over the next 

several months it is going to be even more vital. 

The economic fallout from Covid-19 will bite. 

If we buy local, patronise local cafes, bars and restaurants, take 

our cars to local workshops, fuel up at local service stations, do the 

groceries at local supermarkets it will keep the wheels of the local 

economy turning. 

Those dollars then get passed on to paying and employing staff, 

many of whom are local, and in turn those wages are spent on many 

of the things mentioned above. 

The Selwyn Times will play a part in this too. 

On page 2 we have contact details of how we can help your 

business. 

– Barry Clarke 

MEARES WILLIAMS 

LAWYERS 

10 Years in Selwyn 

Takeaway Pizza & Beer 

17 West Belt Lincoln 

5 

ROLLESTON OFFICE 

78 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Richard Gray 

Kate Warren 

Anita Molloy-Roberts 

Belinda Ferguson 

Emma-Jane Moore 

W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz 

T: (03) 374 2547 

E: reception 

@meareswilliams.co.nz 

Offices also located at: 

43 Gerald Street, Lincoln 

225 Papanui Road, Christchurch 

IS this Just what you've ALL been missing?? 

NOw AVAILABLe FOR TAKEAWAY 4pm-8pm Tues-SUN 

Order by TEXT 

Contactless Pick-up and Pay 


www.thelaboratory.co.nz 

See our website or Facebook for full menu and details



SELWYN TIMES 

News 

favourite fashion store 

FASHION QUARTERLY mAY 2020 

Hello everyone, what a strange time we are living in, 

with many challenges for all of us, let’s keep positive 

and be resilient, the end is not too far away. 

We have been enjoying your 

Facebook messages and a massive 

thank you to everyone who has 

supported us through this time, it is 

very humbling. The ladies and I just 

can’t wait to see you all again. 

We have been super lucky with 

the weather during lockdown with 

gorgeous warm days so not much 

need for any warmer clothing, but 

that is about to change, and we have 

a great range of winter warmers for 

casual, work or an evening out. 

With the bulk of our autumn/winter 

stock arriving just before lockdown, 

there is plenty to talk about but where 

to start. 

The gorgeous coats and jackets, I am 

a bit of a coat collector myself and 

can’t resist a new addition to my 

wardrobe. Pictured Zafina Frosty 

Coat, Wondered Faux Fur Coat 

and Rabbit Fur Vest. 

Winter knits are here, and we have 

some great designs from Zacket and 

Plover, LD & Co who use the finest 

yarns of merino, cashmere and 

alpaca and a price that won’t break 

the budget. Pictured Travel Cardi $145, 

Instaria Block Colour Pullover $175 and 

Soft Cowl Top $129. 

Winter hats, beanies and scarves are 

in stock, a good variety and a budget 

to suit everyone. 

Augustine winter has arrived, and we 

still have some favourites available. 

Pictured is the Dawn Dress and 

Kimberley Top. 

Zafina Frosty 

Coat 

Travel Cardi 

Rabbit Fur Vest 

www.vivalamoda.co.nz 

Dawn Dress 

We thank all our customers who shop with us and 

we hope you love your purchases. 

Don’t forget you can shop online vivalamoda.co.nz 

and we accept Zip, buy now and pay over 6 weeks. 

FREE SHIPPING NZ WIDE! 

Kimberley Top 

Like us on 

Facebook 

Instaria Block 

Colour Pullover 

Wondered Faux 

Fur Coat 

Soft Cowl Top 

For the Charlo Lovers preorder is Wednesday 13 May 7.00pm and 

in store 22nd May, I am really loving this drop with some fantastic 

prints and styles. 

Shop 12, Rolleston Square, Rolleston. Phone 347 1151 

ROADBLOCK: A section of Rolleston’s Tennyson St will be closed for three 

weeks with a detour in place down Michelangelo Drive for vehicles heading 

south. 

Section of Tennyson St will 

be closed for three weeks 

A SECTION of a main 

Rolleston street will be 

closed for three weeks. 

The closure on Tennyson 

St is to allow for the 

renewal of the sewer main 

that runs along the centre 

of the road. 

The work is a part of 

the intersection upgrade 

planned at Lowes Rd 

that will see traffic lights 

installed. 

A detour will be in place 

via Michelangelo Drive 

for vehicles heading south 

Benefit recipients more than double 

THE NUMBER of 

residents receiving the 

unemployment benefit has 

more than doubled since 

last year. 

Figures from Stats NZ 

show the number of people 

on the unemployment 

benefit in the district is 790 

as of April. 

That is a 74 per cent 

increase from April 2019 

when there were 453. 

There were 535 residents 

receiving the benefit as of 

March meaning there has 

been a 48 per cent increase 

in just a month. 

Selwyn MP Amy Adams 

In Brief 

CRASH INJURY 

One person has suffered 

moderate injuries after a 

two-car crash in Rolleston 

on Saturday. Police were 

called to the incident on 

Lowes Rd at about 7.10pm. 

A St John spokesperson 

said one person was taken 

to Christchurch Hospital 

with moderate injuries. 

along Tennyson St. 

Lowes Rd will be open 

to two way traffic west of 

Tennyson St and one way 

eastbound, east of Tennyson 

St. 

A district council 

spokesman said pedestrians 

will have access to 

a new footpath along the 

east side of Tennyson St 

and a temporary crossing 

point across Lowes Rd. 

The intersection project 

is expected to cost $3.2 

million. 

said it is sad to see the 

increase. 

“We knew the lockdown 

would have an enormous human 

cost and this is just the 

start of it. To all those who 

have lost or will lose their 

SPRINGSTON FIRES 

Lincoln firefighters 

attended two fires in 

Springston last week. 

The first was a car fire 

on Leeston Rd at about 

12.40pm on Thursday. 

Chief fire officer Jeremy 

Greenwood said it was 

a small fire around the 

engine compartment of 

This includes the cost of 

design work for another 

intersection upgrade in the 

township. 

The spokesman said the 

lights will help to ease congestion 

and improve safety 

at the intersection. 

The upgrade at Lowes 

Rd is a part of a number of 

other projects planned for 

the Rolleston town centre. 

The intersection of 

Tennyson St and Rolleston 

Drive is also set to get 

traffic lights. 

jobs, stay strong,” she said. 

The percentage of the 

working-age population on 

the unemployment benefit 

across the country rose 

from 4.8 per cent in March 

to 6.1 per cent on May 1. 

the truck. It was contained 

by the time crews arrived. 

Crews from Lincoln also 

attended a vegetation fire 

in Springston on Friday. 

A Fire and Emergency NZ 

spokesperson said two 

engines were required to 

put out the blaze next to 

Ellesmere Junction Rd at 

about 7.40am.



News 

$2.7m Lincoln water 

project takes shape 

BE INTO 

• By Devon Bolger 

WATER supply upgrades 

for Lincoln to the tune 

of $2.7 million are 

progressing. 

The project includes 

the construction of a 

new water supply bore, 

800-kilolitre water 

reservoir and pump station 

off Vernon Drive. 

A water treatment 

building and 

infrastructure to supply 

the water to the township 

will also be built. 

Said district council 

water services project 

manager Jeffrey Schrier: 

“Citycare Civil, the 

contractor appointed by 

the council, is busy with 

foundation preparation for 

both the water reservoir 

and the pump station 

building. The water bore 

has been installed,” he said. 

The pipe works, water 

quality instrumentation 

and mechanical and 

electrical works will 

be installed once the 

buildings are completed. 

The facility will provide 

Lincoln with ultraviolet 

light treated water which it 


WORK HAS recommenced 

on repurposing a gravel 

pit in Rolleston into a 

community reserve. 

Reids Pit is a former 

gravel extraction pit located 

near the junction of Selwyn 

and Weedons Rds. 

The pit is 4ha in size 

and surrounded by rural 

farmland. It is believed 

that quarrying activities at 

the site began in the early 

1970s and ceased in the late 

1980s. 

A budget of $521,065 has 

been set aside for repurposing 

of the pit. 

Earthworks at the site 

were put on hold due 

to Covid-19 but recommenced 

last week. 

It mainly consists of stabilising 

and battering the 

slopes and filling the pit. 

Community planting 

has been undertaken on 

one section of the site 

where earthworks are not 

STORAGE: The Lincoln water reservoir and pump 

station in Kakahi St. 

currently does not have. 

It is an effective method 

used for disinfecting 

bacteria. The ultraviolet 

rays attack the genetic 

code of harmful pathogens 

rendering them unable to 

reproduce. 

The project will provide 

additional storage to 

meet future growth in the 

area, along with meeting 

firefighting requirements 

and emergency storage in 

case of plant outages, Mr 

Schrier said. 

“It will also improve the 

efficiency and reliability 

of the water supply by 

providing a booster 

pumping system matched 

to suit system demands. 

“In addition it will 

provide the community 

with a facility capable 

taking place. 

“Contractor Road Metals 

will be undertaking 

the final contours of the 

tracks for the council to 

undertake the development 

later this year,” it said in a 

district council report. 

The earthworks are 

expected to be completed 

later this year with 

plantings, building of 

of state-of-the-art water 

treatment.” 

Figures by data analyst 

Infometrics show Lincoln 

was the fastest growing 

township in the district 

2019, with its population 

increasing by 10 per cent 

to 7380. 

The district council is 

predicting the population 

will reach 10,139 by 2023. 

Mr Schrier said there is 

still uncertainty due to the 

impacts of the pandemic, 

however, they are hopeful 

to have the work completed 

by the end of this year or 

early next year. 

Prebbleton, Rolleston 

and Leeston are also set 

to get a water treatment 

plant with ultraviolet light 

capabilities later this year 

or next. 

Work on reserve restarts 

PROGRESS: Construction has recommenced on the 

project to turn Reids Pit in Rolleston into a passive 

reserve for the community. 

tracks and other aspects 

being completed early in 

2021. 

The project includes 

the installation of a BMX 

pump track, ecological area 

and a car park. 

Restoration programmes 

for unused gravel reserves 

is a focus of the district 

council’s Long-Term Plan 

and Open Spaces Strategy. 

1 OF 2 TO BE WON IN EACH PARTICIPATING STORE. 

SEE INSTORE FOR DETAILS 

Nestle Scorched 

Almonds 240g 

Puhoi Valley 

Yoghurt 450g 

Fresh NZ Skinless 

Chicken Breast 

Fillets 

$ 

5 99 ea 

$ 

4 99 ea 

$ 

12 99 kg 

GRAB A 

GIFT FOR 

MOTHER 

DAY 

SEEDLESS 

& EASY 

PEEL 

Whittakers 

Destination 

or Artisan 

100g Range 

$ 

3 79 ea 

The Peoples Wine 

750ml 

$ 

12 99 ea 

Satsuma 

Mandarins Loose, 

Product of New Zealand 

$ 

5 49 kg 

www.foursquare.co.nz 

facebook.com/FourSquareNZ 

STAFFORD STREET 

Specials available South Island only from Monday 4th May until Sunday 17th 

May 2020 or while stocks last. Wine and beer available at stores with an off 

licence. Wine and beer purchases restricted to persons aged 18 years old and over.



SELWYN TIMES 

News 

FOCUSED: Lincoln High School students Isaac Holman and Chen Zhang study while 

maintaining physical distance. 

Low attendance 

continues at schools 


ATTENDANCE at schools in 

the district remains low as they 

prepare to open for all students. 

Ellesmere College principal 

Ronan Bass said they have had 

between six and 16 year 7-10 

students out of 350 on-site each 

day. 

“We have two separate bubbles 

in separate classes so there is a 

large amount of space. It hasn’t 

been an issue for us,” he said. 

Mr Bass said they are looking 

forward to level 2 and having 

everybody back at the school. 

“Staff are really excited about 

seeing the students. We have 

been spending a lot of time with 

them on online platforms. A lot 

of students are itching to be back 

too.” 

Darfield High School’s numbers 

have also remained relatively 

low with a maximum of four 

students so far and are expecting 

it to reach six this week. 

Said principal James Morris: 

“The small numbers have made 

social distancing relatively 

easy. 

“There is some nervousness 

from teachers 

and students about 

coming back to school 

under level 2 but generally 

people are keen,” 

he said. 

Lincoln High School 

principal Kathy 

Paterson said their numbers 

have increased by one with four 

students attending each day. 

There is usually 587 year 9-10 

students on site. 

“We are looking forward to 

fully reopening. I know the staff 

and the students are wanting to 

return, so for us it is just about 

planning how to do that safely 

and effectively,” she said. 

Rolleston College has continued 

with a maximum of 17 

students attending out of 533. 

James Morris 

Principal Rachel Skelton said 

things have been going well 

and the students are 

maintaining social distancing. 

West Melton School 

principal Susan Jackson 

said attendance numbers 

have remained small with 

a maximum of seven 

pupils out of the usual 440 

each day. 

“We have just have 

one bubble operating, We are 

extremely grateful to our community 

for keeping the children 

home, safe and well. It has been 

very easily managed,” she said. 

“We have had six staff on site. 

We just keep reminding the children 

to keep their distance and 

we have them spaced out when 

they are working,” she said. 

Mrs Jackson said she is pleased 

schools will be opening at the 

start of next week to give them 

time to prepare. 

Delays expected 

to major projects 


Greg Bell 

A NUMBER of major projects 

in the district could be delayed 

for up to five months due to 

Covid-19. 

A number of projects including 

Rolleston’s new community centre 

and library (Te Ara Atea), the 

Health Hub and Selwyn Aquatic 

Centre extension will be affected 

by the lockdown restrictions. 

The Foster Park Indoor 

Courts facility will also be 

impacted. 

Contractors have been 

back on site since Level 

3 began but things such 

as social distancing and 

access to supplies are expected 

to cause delays. 

“In a report to the audit 

and risk committee council 

staff said they are expecting 

most projects to be delayed for 

about three to five months. 

“However, staff noted it is difficult 

to be more precise as each 

project will be affected differently 

by ability to access supplies, 

particularly those coming from 

overseas, and the impact of social 

distancing rules,” a district council 

spokesman said. 

District council group manager 

corporate services Greg Bell 

said It is unclear at this stage how 

the impacts of the pandemic on 

businesses, especially international 

suppliers, will affect the 

cost of the projects. 

“It may be that we will have to 

source new suppliers for some 

items, or that there could be delays 

on shipping for some items 

and it will take some time to be 

sure how that will affect costs.” 

The unspent portion of the 

budgets associated with these 

projects will be carried forward 

into the 2020/21 financial year, 

he said. 

Due to the delays, the district 

council is no longer aiming to 

borrow $50 million to cover the 

major projects for this financial 

year. 

A forecast of the district 

council’s year-end 

position was completed 

and it assumes $116 million 

worth of projects 

will be carried forward 

to the next financial year 

starting July 1. 

Mr Bell said they 

expect to start borrowing 

in the next financial year. 

“The delay in the capital 

projects affects the timing of the 

borrowing, but it will still be 

required.” 

In February, the district 

council sought five individual 

loans, each $5 million, to ensure 

funding for the capital project 

programme. 

In November, Selwyn Times 

reported the district council expected 

to borrow up to $50 million 

as part of the new financial 

strategy. 

Corporate services group 

manager Greg Bell said the 

district council is implementing 

the borrowing now because of its 

large capital project programme. 

DELAY: Major projects such as the new Rolleston library and 

community centre (Te Ara Atea) may be pushed out by five 

months due to the impacts of Covid-19. 

Is your vehicle not running to it’s 

full potential? Is it lacking power 

or blowing black smoke? 

Diesel Fix can give you a no Fuss assessment 

• Large selection of service exchange pumps and injectors available 

• Specialist in fuel injection and efi injector repairs 

• Diesel and Petrol Injectors repairs • Compression testing 

• Diesel injection pump repairs 

• Vehicle scanning and diagnostic 

DIESEL FIX 

Open Hours: 

Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm 

DIESEL SPECIALISTS Sat 9am -1pm 

821 Jones Road, Rolleston | Phone 027 4368 154 or 03 347 7108 

Manufacturers of Fine Natural Pet Food 

Dog Mix & 

Musterer’s Mix 

2 for $90 

Plus get a 3rd FREE 

Phone (03) 347 0626 

Shop 4, 855 Jones Road, Rolleston (opposite Redpaths) 

Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm



News 

Readers respond to last 

week’s article about the 

Countdown supermarket 

development planned for 

Lincoln. 

Motorway pushed 

back seven months 

THE SOUTHERN Motorway 

has been delayed for at least 

seven months due to the 

Covid-19 shutdown. 

The project has lost valuable 

time in opening, and will be 

working under new restrictions 

to get traffic both ways on the 

motorway before Christmas. 

Some finishing works, 

mainly on local roads 

and final surfacing 

on the motorway, will 

extend into early next 

year. 

The New Zealand 

Transport Agency 

project was originally 

aiming to get traffic 

onto the new motorway 

lanes by mid 2020. 

Said Waka Kotahi NZTA 

principal project manager Geoff 

Griffiths: “Having lost five of 

the remaining 10 weeks of the 

construction season due to the 

lockdown and with more restrictive 

health and safety work 

methods now required, we will 

not achieve [the original] goal.” 

Geoff Griffiths 

He said work on the motorway 

itself would focus on 

getting traffic on the city-bound 

lanes before winter, but it was 

weather-dependent through 

May and early June. 

He asked for people to be 

patient. 

“Over the next month to six 

weeks, we are asking for 

patience as we undertake 

work that will require 

more restrictions 

on traffic than usual. 

“We hope people 

understand that the 

added waiting time and 

distance travelled over 

the next few weeks is 

preferable to extended 

inconvenience through 

all the winter months and into 

spring.” 

New priorities for the work 

included: 

•Reopening the SH1/Hoskyns 

Rd intersection 

•Completing the Weedons 

Ross/Jones Rds roundabout 

HOLD-UP: 

The 

Christchurch 

Southern 

Motorway 

has been 

delayed 

for seven 

months due 

to Covid-19 

with work 

extending 

into next 

year. 

PHOTO: 

GEOFF 

SLOAN 

•Opening the Robinsons Rd 

link under the motorway 

•Finishing works on Springs 

and Shands Rds 

Revised traffic impacts: 

•Hoskyns Rd is currently ‘left 

in and left out’ only at Main 

South Rd (SH1). Drivers are 

encouraged to use the Weedons 

interchange in the meantime. 

Aiming to re-open mid June. 

•Manion Rd is closed at Curraghs 

Rd – use Jones Rd detour. 

Aiming to re-open early June. 

•Robinsons Rd is closed at 

Main South Rd, and will 

remain closed until mid-year 

when it will pass under Main 

South Rd and reconnect with 

Curraghs Rd. Aiming to open 

mid-June. 

•Weedons Rd is closed south 

of Levi Rd as part of the CSM2 

work. Aiming to re-open late 

May. 

•Jones Rd is closed each side 

of Weedons Ross Rd, detour 

via surrounding local roads. 

Aiming to re-open late May. 

Pat Buckley – I am a 

resident at Barton Fields Lifestyle 

Village and just want to express 

my support for the planned 

Countdown supermarket at 

Flemington. 

Many of the residents here 

are also very supportive of the 

plan as the supermarket will be 

within walking distance for us 

elderly folk. 

We are assuming there will be 

a footpath off Birchs Rd for easy 

walking access. 

Tom and Beth Finlay – We 

have just moved recently and 

having come from Christchurch 

where there’s any amount of 

choice re: supermarkets, it would 

be fantastic if this plan would get 

the big tick and go ahead. 

It’s a definite yes from us two. 

Cherie Gentry – I support 

the proposed Countdown at 

Flemington in Lincoln. 

Barry Allport – I wish 

to support the building of a 

Countdown supermarket on 

the designated site on Birchs Rd 

Lincoln. 

I believe the position is very 

favourable especially for the 

elderly. This has become even 

more apparent since Covid-19 

has restricted travel for residents. 

I would also suggest a bus 

stop on that side of the road 

outside the supermarket would 

be very helpful as currently the 

stop on the return trip from 

Christchurch/Prebbleton to 

Lincoln is well past the one on 

the opposite side. 

Kathryn Clarke – I am in 

support of the Countdown for 

Lincoln. I reside in the Barton 

Fields Lifestyle Village and it will 

be within walking/motor scooter 

distance from the village. 

I am only concerned about 

pedestrian crossing from the 

lifestyle village side across the 

Birchs Rd to the supermarket. 

This is not only for the 

residents of the lifestyle village 

but other residents on this side 

of the road as well including 

children. 

FAVOURABLE: Support is growing for the the development of 

a Countdown supermarket on this Birchs Rd site.



Our People 

SELWYN TIMES 

Ash-Leigh Campbell 

Fonterra’s Dairy Woman of the Year 

Ash-Leigh Campbell was 

last week named the 

Fonterra Dairy Woman 

of the Year. She speaks 

to Bea Gooding about 

the achievement and her 

love of farming 

How did it feel to win the 

award? 

When I first found out, I was 

shocked and I even cried a little. 

I’m just absolutely filled with 

gratitude, this is my job day in, 

day out, and I love what I do. 

So to be recognised for such 

a prestigious award blows my 

mind a little bit. 

Tell me about your role as 

technical farm manager at Ngāi 

Tahu Farming? 

I’ve been with Ngāi Tahu for 

about three-and-a-half years 

now, but I’ve been in this role 

for two years. I work alongside 

our farm managers and I help 

them with sustainability, audit 

and compliance; ensuring they 

understand the technology that 

we’ve got on our farms. This 

also includes a lot of analytical 

and project work. It’s a really 

awesome job because I get the 

best of both worlds as I can be 

out on the farm for three to four 

days a week or working from my 

desk for a couple of days. If it’s a 

nice, sunny day then I make sure 

to be out on the farm but when 

it’s a little bit cold I can hide 

behind my desk for the day. 

Has farming always been 

something you wanted to do? 

I kind of stumbled into the 

dairy industry milking cows a 

few times a week during high 

school, I didn’t really think much 

of it at the time. I think I wanted 

to be an air hostess when I was 

younger. It was quite funny, a lot 

of my girl mates ended up being 

nurses and teachers but I was the 

only one that was really outdoors 

and working in the environment. 

The year after high school I went 

to university but I also found 

that wasn’t really for me. I wasn’t 

sure what I wanted to do after 

that, but I knew how to milk 

ACHIEVEMENT: Ngāi Tahu Farming manager Ash-Leigh Campbell was named Fonterra Dairy 

Woman of the Year for 2020 last week. 


cows so I decided to go into 

dairy farming full-time. At that 

point in time, I had no suspicion 

whatsoever that you can make 

a career and become something 

amazing from that. From then 

it just snowballed really as there 

are so many opportunities in the 

dairy industry and organisations 

such as the Dairy Women’s 

Network, and Fonterra, that can 

provide career progression. I’ve 

been in this industry for 10 years 

now and I’ve held various roles – 

it just shows that there are heaps 

of opportunities if you want to 

take them up. 

What do you love about your 

job? 

I feel really privileged to 

work for Ngāi Tahu Farming. 

Obviously being an iwi-owned 

company here in the South 

Island, they’ve put a really 

unique lens across farming; a 

really holistic approach. A lot 

of businesses do what they do 

for financial drivers but Ngāi 

Tahu takes a wider view on that. 

It’s not just the financial side of 

things, it’s what we’re doing with 

the environment or what are we 

doing to look after our people 

and grow their capabilities. I 

guess the silver lining to all of 

that is they wrap their Ngāi Tahu 

values around it, and it makes 

you feel like you’re a part of the 

business. I love what I do, it 

still doesn’t feel like a job to me. 

You’ve got to enjoy what you do, 

otherwise, what’s the point? 

Can you tell me about how 

you re-connected with your 

iwi? 

I had a passion for the 

agriculture sector but I made 

the decision at 24 to return to 

Lincoln University and this time, 

actually study something that 

I wanted to be there for. That’s 

when an opportunity came up 

through a programme called 

Whenua Kura; an organisation 

that gets young Maori into jobs 

across the primary sector. I was 

a recipient of their scholarship 

and it connected me with my 

Ngāi Tahu whakapapa. I grew 

up knowing I was of Ngāi Tahu 

descent but it was an awesome 

opportunity to have that time 

set aside to understand my 

whakapapa and where I’m 

from. It snowballed from 

then as well because that’s 

how job opportunities came 

up with Ngāi Tahu Farming. 

It’s been a journey of not only 

self-discovery but a journey of 

connecting to that side of my 

heritage. 

Where do you live? 

I am in Halswell but I grew 

up just outside of Lincoln on 

a small lifestyle property. I’m 

not from a traditional farming 

background. 

Can you tell me a little bit 

about your family? 

I’m the eldest of two children, 

we live pretty close to each other. 

My younger brother is a gas 

plumber and my parents have 

just moved into Lincoln. 

Any hobbies or interests 

outside of farming? 

A lot of my spare time is taken 

up being a member and chair of 

the New Zealand Young Farmers 

organisation but we do a lot of 

social events there. I do love a 

bit of country music and always 

love an opportunity to head to a 

music festival. I also love getting 

out and enjoying our backyard, 

whether it’s enjoying the sun or 

going for a hike in our hills and 

mountains. During summer, I 

enjoy a bit of water sports as well. 

What are your goals for 

the future in your chosen 

industry? 

The dairy industry has got me 

for life – I love this industry and 

I don’t see myself doing anything 

else. My goals for the next 12 

months are to be an ambassador 

for the Dairy Women’s Network 

and for Fonterra, but that’s 

going to look a bit local at the 

moment due to the restrictions 

of Covid-19. I really hope that in 

a few months time I can get out 

there, move around the country 

and attend events more as well 

to connect with others. I’d also 

really like the opportunity to 

inspire young and intelligent 

people to join our sector. 

BE PART OF A CARING COMMUNITY 

WITHIN A SAFE & SECURE vIllAGE 

100% 

Capital gain 

to the resident 

Phone. 03 421 7796 | Email. sales@woodcroftestate.co.nz 

WOODCROFT WAY, KENDON DRIVE, ROLLESTON, CANTERBURY 

WOODCROFT ESTATE 

Lifestyle Village 

• On call village sales representative available during the week for visitors 

and residents support 

• Phone for viewing or enquiries 021 292 1141 

• Initial weekly fee of $75 includes rates, insurance, window washing, 

all gardening, repairs & maintenance 

• Gated community and monitored emergency call button in each villa 

• Two & three bedroom villas with single or double garage from $425,000 

• Pavilion being built now 

• 100% capital gain to the resident 

INvEST IN YOUR RETIREMENT AND REAP THE REWARDS IN ROllESTON



News 

ON THE RISE: The category to see the biggest rise in population throughout Canterbury from the early 90s to 2018 is the “other” category, with an increase of 22,060 

per cent. 

Diversity on the rise across Canterbury 

Canterbury’s diversity has 

shown significant growth 

since the early 90s. Louis 

Day investigates why 

the region has attracted 

so many from overseas 

and how Covid-19 could 

impact future growth 

IN 1991, ONLY 594 individuals 

classed as either Middle Eastern, 

Latin American or African lived 

in Canterbury. 

The latest data released from 

the 2018 census shows that 

number has increased by 852 per 

cent to 5655. 

The Maori and Pasifika 

populations within the region 

have also shown substantial 

growth between 1991 and 2018. 

There were 22005 individuals of 

Maori ethnicity recorded in 1991 

compared to 37938 in 2018, a 72 

per cent increase. The Pasifika 

population has grown 110 per 

cent, going from 5835 people in 

1991 to 12279 in 2018. 

The Asian population has also 

increased by 658 per cent over 27 

years, going from 6993 people in 

1991 to 53034 in 2018. 

However, the most significant 

increase has been to the ‘other’ 

category with an increase of 

BY THE NUMBERS 

Total population: 

1991 – 438,171 

1996 – 468,042 

2001 – 481,431 

2006 – 521,832 

2013 – 438,744 

2018 – 490,530 

European 

1991 – 409,239 

1996 – 422,892 

2001 – 430,125 

22,060 per cent from the 30 

people recorded in 1991 to 6648 

in 2018. 

Al Noor Mosque imam Gamal 

Fouda, who 

moved to New 

Zealand from 

Egypt in 2003, 

said a lot of 

skilled migrants 

from Egypt 

Gamal 

Fouda 

moved to the region 

to work in 

the IT industry. 

He said in 

particular Christchurch’s flat 

landscape and amenities such as 

Hagley Park also proved to be 

very popular amongst migrants 

from the Middle East and the 

2006 – 393,222 

2013 – 364,962 

2018 – 405,483 

Maori 

1991 – 22,005 

1996 – 31,011 

2001 – 31,635 

2006 – 36,669 

2013 – 27,750 

2018 – 37,938 

Pacific Islander 

1991 – 5835 

1996 – 7752 

2001 – 8622 

2006 – 10,923 

2013 – 8289 

2018 – 12,279 

Middle Eastern/ 

Latin American/ 

African 

1991 – 594 

1996 – 1581 

2001 – 2256 

2006 – 3360 


2018 – 5655 

north of Africa. 

“Christchurch is not as big as 

Auckland or as small as Palmerston 

North, it is not too crowded 

but not too quiet,” he said. 

Christchurch city councillor 

and chairman of the multicultural 

committee Jimmy Chen 

said he had witnessed a steady 

increase in the region’s diversity 

since moving to Canterbury 

from Taiwan 24 years ago. 

“New Zealand is quite a 

friendly and democratic country, 

people coming here can make 

their dreams come true,” he said. 

He thought Canterbury’s low 

density compared to other places 

such as Auckland was what set it 

apart from other areas. 

Asian 

1991 – 6993 

1996 – 14,841 

2001 – 19,428 

2006 – 29,172 

2013 – 28,359 

2018 – 53,034 

Other 

1991 – 30 

1996 – 66 

2001 – 105 

2006 – 7254 


2018 – 6648 

Director of the Macmillan 

Brown Centre for Pacific Studies 

and Canterbury University 

professor of anthropology and 

sociology Steven 

Ratuva said the 

lifestyle the region 

had to offer 

was very attractive 

for Pacific 

Islanders. 

Steven 

Ratuva 

“There are a 

number of factors 

[attracting 

Pacific Islanders 

to Canterbury], one of them 

is that it is much cheaper than 

Auckland. Auckland is the 

centre for Pacific communities in 

New Zealand, but it is a lot more 

of a relaxing lifestyle down 

here which is better for the 

children and their education,” he 

said. 

Canterbury 

University associate 

professor 

of history and 

anthropology 

Lyndon 

Fraser said how 

Covid-19 would 

Lyndon 

Fraser 

impact migration 

to the region 

in the short 

and medium-term, remained 

unclear. 

“We as a region had such 

momentum before the pandemic 

and globally the movement of 

people had such momentum, but 

we just don’t know what is going 

to happen with the current situation. 

If things get back to normal 

eventually, and that might be two 

or three years down the track, 

we could expect similar amounts 

and mixes of people to come 

again,” he said. 

Dr Fraser said the rate at which 

diversity would continue to grow 

would depend on a lot of things 

such as the introduction of a 

vaccine, whether New Zealand 

chooses to adopt immigration 

restrictions and how other 

country’s cope. 

BEEN OUT CYClINg DURINg lOCKDOWN aND DECIDED IT’S TIME TO... 

upgrade to an e-bike 

12 MONTHS INTEREST FREE * *conditions apply 

More 

e-BrandS 

More 

e-ChoiCe 

NEED YOUR BIKE OR 

SCOOTER SERVICED 

THIS WINTER? 

On-site bike mechanic 

48 hour turnaround 

484 Cranford Street 

Phone 03 925 8987 

Simply Furniture now trading 

upstairs on mezzanine floor. 

CANNONDALe 134 VULCAN eLeCTRIC BIKe LeHe S1 eLeCTRIC BIKe 

Cannondale’s Cujo neo 130 4 is a superb electric Yellow - Stylish, ideal for the town 

mountain bike. Features Shimano’s e8020 504wh commuter. the 5.8ah lg lithium battery 

battery, giving you the power to go longer, harder. gives you up to 60km range and built in 

the plus-size 27.5×2.8” tyres offer incredible bluetooth speaker means you can cruise 

traction and confidence. it’s all grip, no slip. 

to work in style. 

Was $7,999, Save $2,500 noW $5,499 Was $1,999, Save $200 noW $1,799 

THe AUSTIN 

1500w & 60v motor, 20aH lithium 

battery. three speed settings with a 

max speed of 45km/h, range: 40-60km, 

Hydraulic disk brakes. 

available in blue or green. 

Was $1,999, Save $300 noW $1,699 

For our Full range viSit our webSite: www.emegastore.co.nz 

LeHe L3 e-SCOOTeR 

250w motor 36v battery 

top Speed: 25km/h 

30km range. drive. 

JUST $799 

LeHe K1 

350w – brushless 

gear motor & 48v 

8.7ah lithium battery. 

range: ecomode-35km. 

up to 30km/h. Disk brakes. 

available in red, green 

and black. 

Was $1,899, Save $200 

noW $1,699

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 


– page 4 

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020starnews.co.nz 

The local news 

destination 

for Cantabrians 

Thursday, March 19, 2020 

– pages 6 & 7 

ACTION: Six city councillors including 

Catherine Chu, Sam MacDonald (top right), 

James Daniels (above left) and Aaron 

Keown have ca led on Mayor Lianne Dalziel 

to lead a conversation on how to achieve a 

zero per cent rates increase this year. 

• By Louis Day 

CALLS HAVE b en 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 acro s a l 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 

a propriate and the council 

needs to l ok at how we enable 

this 12-month rates increase 

fr eze to o cur, it’s crucial for 

the economic confidence of our 

city.” 

Ms Dalziel said the las thing the council’s budget, which is urchNZ, the Canterbury Employers’ 

Chamber of Commerce 

the city council n eded was for not entirely funded by rates, and 

someone to hi the panic bu ton. the consequences that wi l flow and other key players so we are 

“Calm heads must and will from decisions we make. best prepared for the economic 

prevail,” she said. 

“The Annual Plan is not cha lenges that lie ahead.” 

“Our residents and busine ses signed off for thr e months so City council chief executive 

wi l be depending on us to we have time to ge this advice. Dawn Baxendale did not rule a 

make adjustments, and we wi l, At the same time, the council zero rates rise out. 

however, we will n ed advice is meeting with our economic “We’re considering a series of 

on the impacts on a l aspects of development agency, Christch- 

options in light of the extraordinary 

circumstances related to the economy in response to the 

Covid-19. We wi l discu s these Covid-19 pandemic. 

options with elected members The bi gest b ost is $5.1 

as we develop the Annual Plan,” bi lion towards wage subsidies 

she said. 

for affected busine ses in a l 

The push from city counci lors sectors and regions. 

for a freeze on rates rises comes •Tips for weathering virus, p3 

shortly after Minister of Finance 

•Mayor’s column, p9 

Grant Robertson announced 

a $12.1 bi lion package to aid •From the editor’s desk, p10 

No review 

A message 

Councillor takes 

Davids heads 

Views on 

Lively group 

over 

of love, unity 

matters into 

community board cricket nets 

celebrate 

multi-storey 

and prayers 

his own hands 

advocating body sought 

St Patrick’s Day 

house 

for peace 

Page 3 Page 6 

Page 3 Page 5 

Page 3 Page 7 

Eastern 

Motorway 

Bid to 

suburbs 

opening 

secure 

repairs 

delay 

funding to 

could take 

brings 

demolish 

a while 

relief 

service 

RESIDENTS MOST affected by 


centre 

the new Northern Motorway are 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 


IT COULD 

WEDNESDAY, 

be a while until 

MARCH 25, starnews.co.nz 

2020 

Connecting Your Community relieved to hear the Christchurch TUESDAY, starnews.co.nz 

MARCH 24, 2020 



• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

the eastern suburbs start to 

Northern Corridor opening has 

see Lianne Dalziel’s campaign 

been delayed by six months. 

THE earthquake-damaged 

aspirations for the area come to 

The CNC was due to open in 

former Sockburn Service Centre 

fruition. 

the middle of this year, but last 

could finally be demolished in 

During October’s local body 

week the New 

July – if the funding needed is 

elections, Ms Dalziel identified 

Zealand Transport 

Agency 

It comes as the 

obtained. 

repairs to the eastern part of the 

city’s footpaths, pipes and roads 

announced more 

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 

as one of her main priorities for 

time was needed 

this term. 

to complete the 

Community 

“We need a fully integrated 

$290m motorwayten 

in its draft 

Board has writ- 

programme of works for the 

east, I have loosely called this 

The original 

submission to 

Readers respond 

Chance to the eastern alliance, which 

scope of the 

the city council’s 

would essentially be an alliance Helpless to 

Victorious 

Delay in 

Market day 

project has been Mark Wilson 

Annual Plan 

Mike Mora 

to supermarket 

farewell Holden 

of contractors who can take 

extended include 

stoked 

making mall 

goes green at 2019-2020, 

stop property 

captain the whole area bit by bit and 

a third southbound lane on 

requesting the city council addresses 

the budget gap so the 

rebranding 

in style 

systematically get the work 

the Waimakariri River bridge and 

flooding 

with cup done,” she said during the 

a clip-on win 

exit safer 

Cashmere HS 

cycleway. 

buildings can be removed as soon 

campaign. 

St Albans resident Mark Wilson 

as possible. 

Page 8 

GIRL Page BOSS: Julia 17 Holmes But chief wants executive to be a Dawn geneticist after Page high school, 3 and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will Page help 10 said GIRL the BOSS: community Julia Holmes are “somewhat 

her achieve thankful” her for dreams. the delay. 

Page 3 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Page 11 said the final submission is yet to 

wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help Board chairman Mike Mora 

her achieve her dreams. Baxendale said any request to 


• By Bea Gooding 

pursue a specific for biology, project in and the from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, •“The By community Bea Gooding will be somewhat 

thankful for a reprieve of the 

for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, be completed but it was likely the 

east would have age to has be always agreed been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science, 

technology, engineering 

age has always been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science, 

technology, engineering requested. 

demolition of the site would be 

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD upon Julia by council. 

effects of this motorway for six 

South New Brighton School pupil Jacob McMillan enjoying the foam pit at Christchurch School of 

City councillors are yet to pass 

Gymnastics, which opened its doors to pupils while the school was closed due to fire damage. 

Holmes is on a mission on to 

in how things worked, often country to participate in the 

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Julia 

Consent 


months, but it’s still there. Until 

taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme 

next month, designed She was shocked to hear the 

and maths. 

Holmes is on a mission to Rates 


next month, designed She was shocked to hear the Main South Rd, has been a source 

and maths. 

The former service centre, on 

make a difference in the world. any guidance them to back staff together. around 

decisions are made to put our 

make a difference in the world. them back together. 

•Story, more photos, page 5 

PHOTO: GEOFF The SLOAN year 11 St Margaret’s this, she said. 

community first, then there is no 

That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders news from her mother. 

The year 11 St Margaret’s That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders news from her mother. 

of tension for years with residents 

College student has a passion •Turn to page the 5 

relief,” he said. 

opportunity granted 

of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 6 

College student has a passion decision 

the opportunity of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 7 

unhappy with the state of the site. 


•Turn to 5 

BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... for Collett’s BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... to come 

BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... 

Restore your oiled CEDAR BLINDS with our Limited re-oiling service. stock 

Restore your oiled CEDAR BLINDS with our re-oiling service. R V STORAGE CENTRE 

Restore your oiled CEDAR BLINDS with our re-oiling service. 

• By Matt Slaughter 

Rejuvenate your lacquered CEDAR BLINDS 

Corner plan 

from Govt 


SPREYDON residents are 


High-tech Cleaning Fujitsu 6kw heat pumps 

High-tech Cleaning 

preparing High-tech Cleaning 

We clean and repair all types of blinds – 

• By Jess Gibson 

We clean and repair all types of blinds – Boats, Caravans, • By Devon to help Bolger members of 


their community if they are 

What’s in store for 

Venetians, Cedar, Verticals, Roller, Hollands, 



Romans and Pleated – with environmentally SAVE 

RESOURCE consent has been 

forced 

ANY 

to 

DECISION 

self-isolate 

on 

because 

helping 

of 

people 

Romans and Pleated – with environmentally 

the property market 

Motorhomes 


friendly cleaning products. $ granted for a major commercial 

Covid-19. 

who may struggle to pay their rates 

friendly cleaning products. 

in 2020? 

Temperature Controlled Drying 350 

and residential development in 

Temperature Controlled Drying 

Expressions of interest sought Spreydon 

will come 

to Neighbourhood 

from the Government, 

Re-oiling & Rejuvenating 

Lyttelton. 


rent covered and open space 

Network 

the district 

in 

Facebook 

council 

group 

says. 

admin 

Read the full article at 

Fabric Blinds - such as Austrian and Buy Now. 

Collett’s Corner, a three-storey 

Sonya Hodder got behind 

Said district 

the 

the above proposed centre based 

teamgriff.co.nz 

Roman 

complex, is now a step closer to 

idea after one of its 

council 

members 

chief 

in I Zone Park Rolleston. 

Keep warm WE ARE OPEN being built on Oxford St after 

posted asking if residents 

executive 

are 

David 

WE ARE OPEN 

WE ARE OPEN 

Mon - Fri 

Mon - Fri 

+ Healthy 

Christchurch City Council 

willing to support people 

Ward: 

who 

“(We) will 

On site facilities will include Mon - Fri 

8.00am to 5.00pm approved the consent application 

8.00am to 5.00pm are self-isolating 

the following: 

by 

be 

dropping 

guided by 

off 

8.00am to 5.00pm 

from Ohu Development - the 

D Security Fence, Swipe food card, and Gate other supplies. 

government 

D Dump Station On Site 

group behind the project. 

Entrance 

Said Mrs Hodder: 

policy 

D Trickle “One 

and 

of Feed the Power 

***NEW LOCATION*** 


The project is being funded by 

D CCTV Camera ladies who is in Dthe guidelines 

Office group works 

in 

And Toilet Complex 


Ph 377 0770, 

Ph 377 0770, 

Ph 377 0770, 

Caleb Griffioen 0276 370 231 

47 Mandeville St, Riccarton Ph 377 the first crowdfunding 0034 campaign 

D Wash Down Facility for the Red Cross Dand relation 

Affordable she’s like 

to fifnancial 

David Ward 

Rental Charges 

under taken in New Zealand for a 

47 Mandeville St, Riccarton an emergency person, you 

assistance 

know, 

47 Mandeville St, Riccarton 

www.blindcare.co.nz 

Christchurch www.dimocksenergy.co.nz sales@dimocks.net.nz 

commercial development. www.blindcare.co.nz 

Christchurch 

she goes out with the 

for 

four-wheeldrive 

ratepayers. 

Christchurch 

Reply to: rvstoragecentre@gmail.com 


However, before work starts on 

It is 

and 

likely 

that, and 

be a 

she 

national 

came up 

the complex, Ohu Development 

with 

decision.” 

the idea and so I agreed that 

will need to raise between 

we should 

Mr Ward 

use our 

said 

Facebook 

it is still too 

page 

early 

$800,000 and $1.4 million in its 

as an 

to tell 

avenue 

exactly 

if anybody 

what assistance 

does 

the 

second round of crowdfunding, 

need 

community 

help. 

will need. 

which is planned to start on 

“I’m 

“It’s 

not 

very 

sure 

early 

how 

days 

needed 

and 

that 

I 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN April 2. 

it will 

think 

be 

that 

because 

we are 

most 

just 

of 

looking 

the supermarkets 

The public will decide whether 

at how we 

are 

respond 

providing 

to the 

online 

virus. 

DEDICATED: Dave Bryce is passionate about gardening as it is sustainable and promotes healthy eating. GIRL BOSS: Julia Holmes wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help 

or not the second crowdfunding 

delivery 

For us, 

and 

it’s 

things 

about responsiveness 

like that but 

her achieve her dreams. 


bid will go ahead on that date. 

it’s 

to 

just 

the 

hard 

central 

to know 

government 

how it’s going 


the chairman of Redcliffs/Te Features and was one of seven At the moment, edible 

• By Bea GoodingIn a survey by Ohu from a young age has always Julia is one of 25 young industries that were oten maledominated, 

with particular “I 

guidelines, 

to pan out. 

the safety of staff 

WITH MORE than 100 edible 

Rae Kura Eco Village Group, recognised in the Residential items in Mr Bryce’s garden 

Development, people been can interested in how things women chosen around the 

and 

just 

the 

think 

safety 

they 

of 

[people] 

our communities.” 

just 

species in his garden, Dave 

was successful at the Linwood- House Category. 

include pumpkins, courgettes, WEST MELTON’S choose Julia whether they worked, think oten the taking things country to participate in focus on science, technology, need to let us know what they 

Bryce would give any vegetable 

Central-Heathcote Edible 

The awards were presented to beans, lettuce, rhubarb, Holmes celery, 

It follows calls from 

is on a mission crowdfunding to campaign apart just should to put them back the GirlBoss Advantage engineering and maths. 

need and we’ll do our best to 

shop a run for its money. Garden Awards. 

Mr Bryce at a ceremony held at tomatoes, berries, nuts make and 

Christchurch city councillors to 

a difference continue, the world. 

should together. be paused 

programme next month, 

She was shocked to hear the help,” she said. 

the worst happens. 

Network] are about, that’s why tricky if the supermarkets stop aged not to actually go there if 

Which is why the Mt 

He received a special 

the Matuku Takotako: Sumner herbs among others. 


The fifteen-year-old until has the Covid-19 outbreak That passion is has landed her designed to mentor the 

news from her mother. 

Mrs Hodder said there is no “I just think anything to help we exist. 

working and things like that, and they’re sick, but to phone in and 


Pleasant resident, who is also award for Best Sustainability Centre earlier this month. 

• Turn to page 6 a passion for biology, brought and under control. the opportunity of her dreams. female leaders of tomorrow in • Turn to page 5 

need to panic but it is important our community, that’s what we “We’ve got to look after each the doctors, it’s hard for them as things like that,” she said. 

those who can help do 

• Turn 

their 

to 

bit 

page 

if 

3 

[the Spreydon Neighbourhood other. I guess it’s going to get well. People need to be encour- 


At The Laboratory 

Buy your tickets online 

Looking for a mortgage broker? 

17 West Belt 

or from the bar BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... 

Lincoln 

apollo.thelaboratory.co.nz 


lending for buying, building or renovating your new home 

 


Refinancing home loans to get best possible interest rates 

 


available and a structure to suit your goal 



Lending for purchase of rental and investment properties 


Business lending 

Do you have trouble 

• Open 5 days a week • 

A service that is totally mobile and at NO COST to you 

hearing and need a 

hearing test? Your • Late night appointments (these fill fast!) • 

local hearing expert, • FREE adjustments for ACC funded clients • 

Another Chance UK Feel Good Classic Cinema Jane Austin Comedy Historical Drama Family Fun 

Brenna Sincock, is 

• Fully funded ACC options • 

Tuesday, 24 March 

Thursday, 26 March 

Saturday, 28 March 

WE ARE OPEN 

11:00 AM The Gentlemen 

R16 11:00 AM Little Women G 

here to help you get 

10:30 AM The Big Trip PG 

Mon - Fri 

• Hearing aids in all price brackets • 

1:10 PM Parasite 

R13 1:35 PM Jojo Rabbit M 12:10 PM Parasite R13 

8.00am to 5.00pm 

3:40 PM The Invisible Man R16 

your best hearing. 

3:40 PM Parasite R13 2:40 PM Emma 

PG 

I Spy Food 

6:05 PM Emma 

PG 6:10 PM Radioactive M 5:10 PM The Gentlemen R16 

8:30 PM All at Sea 

M 8:20 PM All at Sea M 7:30 PM All at Sea M 

Wednesday, 25 March 

Friday, 27 March 

Sunday, 29 March 


78 Barrington Street, 

www.stephaniemurray.mortgage 

Michelle lindsay 

Call (03) 390 2332 

10:30 AM Mums and Bubs, All at Sea M 11:00 AM Emma PG 10:30 AM Emma 

PG 

Ph 377 0770, 

Somerfield 

12:40 PM Emma 

PG 1:25 PM Radioactive M 1:00 PM The Big Trip PG 

Mortgage advisor 

Shop 40 Rolleston Square, 9 Masefield Dr, Rolleston 7614 

3:10 PM The Gentlemen 

R16 3:45 PM The Big Trip PG 2:45 PM All at Sea M 

47 Mandeville St, Riccarton 03 337 0422 

MichelleLindsayMortgageAdvisor 

Phone 021 346 265 

Rolleston | Darfield | Leeston | Lincoln 

Local Selwyn Audiology 

5:30 PM 1917 

R13 5:30 PM All at Sea M 4:30 PM Little Women G 

Christchurch 

7:40 PM The Invisible Man R16 7:20 PM Emma PG 7:10 PM Radioactive M www.blindcare.co.nz 

Small batch made from scratch, Coffee to go! 

Ro ler Blinds cleaned 

from as li tle as $ 2 

per blind 


destination 



Take in an 

ice cream or 

drink 

TUESDAY, MARCH starnews.co.nz 24, 2020 

Ge ry Brownl e 

MP for Ilam 

283 Gr ers Road Bryndwr, 

Christchurch 

ilam@parliament.govt.nz 

0 359 0582 

Funded by the Parliamentary Service. 

Authorised by Ge ry Brownl e MP, 

Parliament Buildings, We lington. 



per blind 

GET CO NECTED WITH 

Scorch 

Broadband 

08 0 726 724 


Cheap Tuesdays $10 Any Film, Any Time 

Dine a the 

La before 

or after 




per blind 


MP for Ilam 


Christchurch 


0 359 0582 






per blind 



destination 


Place your orders now 

10 

Wednesday May 13 2020 

News 


SELWYN TIMES 

FRUSTRATED: Dog behavioural expert Nicole Cusiel says some dogs have been acting out of 

character throughout he Covid-19 pandemic. 

Dogs’ behaviour impacted 

by Covid-19 restrictions 


A CANTERBURY dog 

behavioural expert says some 

canines may be frustrated and 

acting out of character due to the 

Covid-19 restrictions. 

Nicole Cusiel, who owns pet 

care and behavioural service 

Head to Tail, said she has 

received calls from people 

saying their dogs are displaying 

mannerisms that they wouldn’t 

usually. 

“Because their dogs, 

potentially that were off-lead 

before, have spent more time 

on-lead and not getting that 

proper off-lead run or that 

socialisation with other dogs, 

they’re sort of acting up a little 

bit in multiple different ways as 

well,” she said. 

Ms Cusiel said this is also 

the case for one of her dogs, a 

huntaway border collie cross 

named Leo. 

The revolution 

in heat pumps 

is here now! 

“Obviously, all dogs are on 

leads at the moment, so when 

we’re out walking he [Leo] is 

getting very frustrated and little 

things that he wasn’t worried 

about before just tend to be 

worrying him now. 

• HAVE YOUR SAY: Has 

your dog been behaving 

differently. Tell us your story 

in 200 words or less. Email 

matt.slaughter@starmedia. 

kiwi 

“There tends to be a bit more 

of a reaction from him just 

because you can see this built-up 

frustration, this tension,” Ms 

Cusiel said. 

One of the main key reasons 

some dogs may be acting 

differently, is the routines for 

many of them have changed as 

a result of their owners being 

The revolution in heat pumps is here now! 

Say hello to Fujitsu’s latest lifestyle range 

HEAT PUMPS FROM $1999 inc GST INSTALLED! 

The Fujitsu e3series 

The brilliant 

heat pumps from Fujitsu 

 

e1 : efficiency 

e2 : environment 

e3 : economy 

Website: www.pshc.co.nz 

Finance available 

FREE consultation from your local 

Accredited Heat Pump Expert 

Phone today: 03 381 6950 

INSERT DEALER DETAILS HERE 

NEW ZEALAND’S FAVOURITE AIR ® 

home more often throughout the 

Covid-19 pandemic. 

Ms Cusiel’s advice is to ease 

dogs back into the routine they 

will be in once their owners are 

back at work. 

She said this may involve 

reducing the number of 

times they are walked a day if 

this has been more than usual 

recently. 

The SPCA has also given 

advice on preparing pets for 

when life returns to normal, 

saying it is also important to 

make sure companion animals 

get some alone time. 

“We suggest taking 

some walks without the dog, 

leaving them at home alone. 

If you have more than one 

dog, it may also be a good idea 

to occasionally walk them 

separately so that they are 

comfortable being apart,” a 

spokesperson said. 

Conditions apply 

Fujitsu’s Catechin Filters are 

approved by the Asthma and 

Respiratory Foundation NZ’s 

Sensitive Choice ® programme. 

Email: info@pshc.co.nz 

Rolleston Sallies 

deliver 250 

food parcels 


THE SALVATION Army in 

Rolleston has delivered about 250 

food parcels to households in the 

district throughout the Covid-19 

pandemic. 

A spokeswoman said they are 

working in partnership 

with the district 

council’s Civil Defence 

team to deliver food to 

vulnerable people in the 

community. 

“We have also been 

available to the community 

as a contact point 

for information, and 

Al Lawn 

we’ve pointed about 50 people 

towards more appropriate places 

to get the help they need. 

“This is way more than we 

would normally be able to do, so 

the support of the Civil Defence 

team has been crucial,” she said. 

The Salvation Army is receiving 

referrals for food parcels from 

the district council 

“We have added the district 

council’s referrals to the list of 

people who have reached out 

directly. In return, we reach out 

when our supplies are low and 

the team helps by sourcing more 

food supplies.” 

The spokeswoman said they 

Keep 

connected 

Digital 

editions 

available on 

your screen 

24/7 

Foam fun follows fire Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 

Circulation 93,000 starnews.co.nz 

Vaping rules 

in CDHB 

spotlight 

Parent’s 

frightening 

journey 

Covid-19 prompts call for 

zero per cent rates increase 

Award for green-fingered Bryce Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 

Same Day Pick Up & Drop Off 

We offer a same-day, pick up and drop 

off service for most types of blinds. 

Bookings are required. 

Convenient Location 

We are located at 47 Mandeville St, 

Riccarton (next to Window Treatments 

NZ Ltd), parking available onsite 

Hear Better, 

Live Better 

www.starmedia.kiwi/digital-editions 

Fabric Blinds - such as Austrian and 

Roman 









Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 

Preparation starts to support 

those who are self-isolating 





Roman 













Roman 









SUPPORT: Sonya 

Hodder says 

the Spreydon 

Neighbourhood 

Network will help 

residents if they 

have to selfisolate 

because 

of Covid-19. 

PHOTO: GEOFF 

SLOAN 

• HAVE YOUR 

SAY: Tell us 

what you’re 

doing to help 

your community 

prepare for 

Covid-19? Email 

matt.slaughter@ 

starmedia.kiwi. 

are also very grateful to all of the 

donors within the community 

and a drop off point for food is at 

Countdown Rolleston. 

“During the Covid-19 pandemic 

we are seeing a growing need 

amongst people who have never 

needed our help before, 

as they navigate through 

rough waters that include 

job and income loss, isolation 

and the pressures of 

being in lockdown .” 

Said district council civil 

defence manager Al Lawn: 

“One of the strengths of 

this response is this linking 

with these well-established 

community organisations and 

enabling them to do what they do 

best within their communities. 

“We have supported volunteers 

picking vegetables donated 

by Jade Gardens Ltd and 

handled distributing these fresh 

vegetables to Selwyn foodbanks 

including The Salvation Army,” 

he said. 

•To get in touch and request 

a food parcel, leave a 

message by phoning 347 

0934 or email rolleston. 

corps@salvationarmy.org. 

nz. Alternatively, head to the 

website sarolleston.com 

The Team: Hayden, Simon & Allan 

Mon-Fri 

7am-5pm 

Sat 8am-12 noon 

(WOFs only) 

839 Jones Road, Rolleston 

P.O. Box 16 Rolleston 

Phone Simon on 347 7110 

or Mobile 027 272 9213 

HELPING 

HAND: The 

Rolleston 

Salvation 

Army meeting 

room which 

has been 

repurposed 

to handle the 

large volume 

of food parcels. 

3 TRUCKS 

3 CARS 

3 LUBES 

3 SERVICING 

3 FLEET WORK 

3 BOATS 

3 DIESEL INJECTOR 

3 & PUMP SERVICING 

3 ENGINE TUNING 

3 BRAKES 

3 MAXXIS TYRES 

3 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS 

3 BATTERIES 

3 WOFs 

3 CAMBELTS 

AND MUCH MORE!



Recycling The ‘WHY’ behind the recycling rules… for those who like the detail! 

Plastic 

Accepted items 

Only rigid plastic containers with plastic recycling symbols 1 2 and 5 may go in the 

recycling bin. 

Plastic containers must be empty, rinsed clean and the lids placed in the rubbish. 

Some examples include: 

· Condiment and spread jars (mayonnaise, 

peanut butter, jam) 

· Juice, soft drink and water bottles 

· Clear meat trays 

· Milk bottles 

· Personal care bottles (shampoo, shower gel) 

· Tubs (margarine, ice cream, large 

yogurt containers) 

· Fruit and vegetable punnets 

Not accepted 

· Plastic types 3 4 6 and 7 

· All soft plastic, plastic film or plastic wrap 

(frozen and fresh vegetable bags, courier 

bags, chip packets, bread bags, pet food 

bags, cracker and sushi trays) 

· Plastic strapping 

· Hose, tubing, PVC pipe 

· Polystyrene 

Why? 

· Toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes 

· Laminated pouches (cat food, sauce, 

coffee pouches) 

· Hazardous chemical containers (antifreeze, 

pesticides) – these empty containers must 

go in your rubbish bin 

· Plastic items that aren’t containers 

(buckets, washing baskets, toys) 

Soft plastics like bags and wrappers make their way into the paper and cardboard bales as 

contamination. 

Plastic bags, strapping and hose gets wrapped around the recycling machinery causing damage 

and breakdowns. 

These grades of plastics are low value and low in tonnage, making them unviable to recycle. 

Toys and Laminated pouches contain multiple different materials including metals and different 

plastics combined into one product. 

Chemicals from hazardous chemical containers leach into the plastic and can be unsafe to recycle. 

Common non-recyclable items 

No lids 

This includes any type of lid from small plastic caps off milk bottles, to large flat lids from ice 

cream containers, to metal lids from glass jars. 

Some issues with lids include: 

· They get stuck in the recycling 

sorting machinery 

· They are often made of a different type of 

material (or a different grade of plastic) to the 

container they are on 

No triggers or pumps 

· They fall off bales and blow away in the wind 

– ending up in waterways 

· They are too small and/or too flat and 

slip through the sorting machinery and 

contaminate the glass or paper streams 

Glass 

Metal 

Why? 


Glass food and beverage packaging. Items need to be 

empty, rinsed clean and the lids placed in the rubbish. 

· Bottles (wine, spirits, beer, olive oil) 

Not accepted 

· Non-food or beverage bottles 

(perfume, face cream) 

· Drinking glasses and crockery 

Why? 


Items must be empty and rinsed clean. 

· Drink cans 

· Food tins (soup, fruit, sauces) 

Not accepted 

· Loose tabs and lids 

· Foil 

· Pots and pans 

· Metal lids (such as those on glass jars) 

The recycling machinery is setup to sort household metal containers. It can’t sort pots, foil and 

other metal objects 

Paper and cardboard (fibre) 


Items need to be empty and clean. Cardboard should be flattened. 

· Newspapers, magazines, brochures, 

leaflets, flyers 

· Printer paper, letters, envelopes (including 

ones with windows) 

Not accepted 

· Jars (sauces, baby food, jam) 

· Ceramics 

· Window glass or mirrors 

These grades of glass have different properties and melting points. If they get through with ‘bottle 

glass,’ they cause imperfections and wastage. 

· Kitchen and bathroom aerosols 

(deodorant, air freshener) 

· Aluminium tubes (tomato paste, toothpaste) 

· Biscuit tins 

· LPG cylinders 

· Wrapping paper (non-foil) 

· Cardboard boxes and egg cartons 

· Clean, empty pizza boxes. Grease and a little 

cheese residue is OK – but no food 

Issues with triggers and pumps include: 

· They are often made of a number of different 

types of materials 

· They can contain a metal spring 

No squashed flat containers (partly squeezed is ok) 

· Juice or milk cartons 

· Disposable coffee cups 

· Paper towel, tissues 

· Hygiene/sanitary items (nappies, 

wet wipes, sanitary towels) 

· Shredded paper 

· Non-paper gift wrap (foil based gift wrap) 

or gift bags 

· Fish and chip/butcher paper that has been 

contaminated with food 

The optical sorters need 3D shapes or it will perceive the squashed object as paper and 

contaminate the paper stream. 

No small items 

No items less than 55mm in diameter. This includes items like bread tags, straws and small 

yogurt containers. 

Some issues with small items include: 

· They get stuck in the recycling 

sorting machinery 

· They slip through the sorting machinery and 

contaminate the glass stream 

· They fall off bales and blow away in the wind 

– ending up in waterways 

· They have no commercial value and are 

difficult to bale 

Why? 

Tetra pak-type milk and juice cartons contain multiple types of materials such as plastic, paper and 

foil. This renders them non-recyclable. 

Paper towels and tissues are usually contaminated and have a ‘wet strength’ so they don’t fall 

apart when you use them. This also stops them being able to break down quickly for recycling 

into new paper. But you can compost them – along with your fish and chip paper. 

Unsure about an item? 

Email solid.waste@selwyn.govt.nz 

selwyn.govt.nz/recycling

12 



SELWYN TIMES 

SPORT 

Movement the priority in 

Ransley sits 

second in 

virtual series 

PREBBLETON’S Jaden Ransley 

is poised to strike in the eSport 

Cup virtual motorsport event as 

he sits second overall heading 

into tomorrow night’s seventh 

round at Oran Park south west 

of Sydney. 

The 18-year-old finished third 

in race one of round six at Melbourne’s 

Phillip Island race track 

last week. 

His second race ended when a 

competitor behind him lost internet 

connection and shunted 

him off the track. 

“It was a shame to be taken 

out from behind like that. 

“All of a sudden I was off the 

track and the car behind me was 

off to Mars,” he said. 

“It’s just one of those things 

with technology. 

“To be second overall and just 

off first, hopefully, we’ll be in 

with a big chance of pushing for 

the championship in the final 

four rounds. 

“It was good to finally get a 

podium which has felt like it 

was coming for a while.’’ 

Oran Park is another track he 

is familiar with so he’ll look to 

keep the momentum going. 

• By Jacob Page 

THE SELWYN Sports Trust 

has launched two initiatives to 

get people more active in their 

communities. 

The Move Around Selwyn 

project encourages people to 

exercise in their bubbles for a 

certain distance to make it 20 

different Selwyn landmarks 

such as the Southbridge Rugby 

Football Club, Lake Ellesmere or 

the Motukarara Raceway. 

As people achieve the distances 

between each landmark, they can 

read about the significance of the 

location. 

The second initiative called 

Active Pathways Across Selwyn 

encourages people to design 

physical activity stations with 

chalk that can be completed by 

families when they are out on 

their walk. 

The stations can involve 

activities such as hopping, 

balance or throwing amongst 

other things. 

Selwyn Sports Trust 

executive officer Michael 

Wilson said he wanted both 

events to be community minded 

and easily accessible to people at 

this time. 

“Move Around Selwyn is 

something that can be done 

virtually or from home. 

“It’s about minutes of exercise, 

ACTIVITIES: Getting active is at the forefront of two initiatives launched by the Selwyn 

Sports Trust. 

there’s no race, no competition, 

we just want to get people active. 

“Running, walking, playing 

games. 

“It’s a purpose for exercise and 

it’s added variety. 

“We want to celebrate 

connection within our 

community,” he said. 

Proudly supported by Star Media


Wednesday May 13 2020 13 

Selwyn Sports Trust initiatives 

•More sport, pages 14 & 15 

Updated recycle information label 

Cut me out and keep me handy while we work on getting new bin lid labels distributed 

Your recycling bin 

is only for the following CLEAN items... 


Scorch Broadband 

0800 726 724 


Flattened cardboard 

Glass bottles 

and jars 

Paper 

Aluminium cans, 

tins, kitchen and 

bathroom aerosols 

Plastic bottles 

and containers 

1 2 5 

Tips to ensure your bin gets 

emptied and to help avoid 

contamination at the recycling 

processing plant: 

Keep items loose 

Lids go in the rubbish bin 

Empty and rinse bottles, 

cans and plastic containers 

We cannot accept: 

Soft plastics and any plastic 

bags (any plastic you can 

scrunch into a ball) 

Takeaway coffee cups 

Clothes and toys 

Nappies 

Polystyrene 

Pans and foils 

Window glass, crockery 

and light bulbs 

Liquids or food 

Batteries 

General rubbish 

Plastics numbered 3, 4, 6 and 7 

Repeated contamination may 

result in withdrawal of your 

kerbside collection service.



CONTINUING EDUCATION 

Passion for Japanese 

leads to fulfilling career 

Emma Leonard’s passion for Japanese 

language stems right back to primary 

school. “My best friend was Japanese and 

she taught me a lot about the language and 

culture which really fostered my curiosity.” 

Straight from high school, Emma 

enrolled to study the Bachelor of Language 

(Japanese) at Ara Institute of Canterbury. 

She says she chose Ara because it was a far 

more intensive Japanese degree than other 

tertiary options. 

“Where most other universities just had 

general Japanese classes, Ara’s Japanese 

degree is divided into multiple classes like 

translation, interpretation, grammar and 

general culture classes.” 

Emma says this approach helped her 

improve her Japanese far more than any 

other option would have. She also liked the 

small classes at Ara. “Compared 

to the large class sizes of 30+ 

students at bigger universities, 

the small classes at Ara felt very 

much one-to-one. I really felt they 

viewed me as an individual, not 

just as another student.” 

She also says her classes were 

fun, and her tutors were ‘really 

upbeat’. “One day we’d be learning 

through a game, the next day we’d 

have a debate and the day after 

that we’d be reading long articles 

in Japanese. It wasn’t just reading 

from a book all day, it was much 

more hands-on.” 

Emma says highlights of her 

studies were an exchange to 

Tania 

Ara graduate 

Now’s the time to immerse 

yourself in language. 

If If you’d like to bring language into your home, 

workplace or career, Ara has the study options to 

make it it a reality. Choices include courses in English, 

Japanese, Māori and Samoan languages. At Ara, you’ll 

learn from inspirational mentors in real-life learning 

environments and you’ll graduate work-ready. 

Courses start this July* 

Apply now at ara.ac.nz 

*Depending on Alert Level, course may be 

provided partially online or by distance learning. 

Yokohama National University, and an 

internship she did in her third year. “I 

really appreciate how it gave me real-life 

experience to understand how I’d use my 

Japanese in the workplace.” 

Now having graduated, Emma is 

working as a sales representative for 

Nippon Food Supplies in Brisbane. “It’s 

quite a demanding job but it’s very 

rewarding. I drive all over Queensland and 

see some amazing places and talk to some 

really cool clients. The degree gave me a 

very strong cultural understanding which 

really helps me in my workplace because 

virtually everyone there is Japanese.” 

To learn more about Ara’s language 

courses, including partial online and 

distance delivery options, visit ara.ac.nz. 

ON THE CHARGE: Hamish Sadler on his way to completing one of the 132 laps 

of the Kennedys Bush Rd during his Everesting effort. 

Sadler conquers 

Everest challenge 


LINCOLN HIGH School 

cyclist Hamish Sadler 

pushed himself well outside 

his comfort zone during 

the coronavirus isolation 

period. 

The 18-year-old, who 

lives in Tai Tapu, completed 

the Everest Challenge last 

week 

Everesting, as it is known, 

is when a cyclist ascends 

and descends a given hill 

multiple times non-stop in 

order to have cumulatively 

climbed the 8848m vertical 

height of Mt Everest. 

Sadler chose to do it on 

Kennedys Bush Rd. 

He completed the task in 

9hr 39min 12sec burning 

almost 8000 calories in the 

effort. 

“Each time you did a lap 

was only 67m vertical so it 

was 132 laps and a lot of time 

lost with U-turns so I was 

very happy with my time.” 

Sadler said he was 

thrilled to achieve something 

he wanted to do for a 

long time. 

“It’s been in the back of 

my mind for many years. 

I first learnt about it from 

an old teacher and friend 

of mine Andrew Roozen,” 

he said. 

Roozen is particularly 

famous in the world of 

Everesting and he was the 

reason I was inspired to 

give it a crack. 

He said after weeks of 

training, nutrition and 

even a half-Everest pre-race 

recce for pacing, the race 

day itself was still challenging. 

“The first few laps were 

amazing but at times it got 

very, very grim. 

“During the isolation 

I’d lost the goals that I was 

working towards for 

my road racing so 

this gave me something 

to focus on.” 

Sadler said he 

enjoyed hill climbs 

during road racing 

and felt this challenge 

suited him. 

“Climbing is my 

strong point and it’s 

what I enjoy most,” he said. 

“I was hoping to go to 

Europe in the latter part of 

this year so the revised goal 

is to try to get on the Tour 

of Southland. 

SPORT 

SHATTERED: Hamish Sadler after more than nine 

hours on the bike which he said at times was “very, 

very grim.” 

Hamish 

Sadler 

SELWYN TIMES 

“The youngest age to do 

it is 18 so it’s a lofty one 

but one I think I can manage.” 

Sadler has been competing 

for the past four 

years and is trained 

by Paul Odlin, who 

is a former national 

and Oceania road 

champion. 

Odlin said Sadler 

had a naturally 

muscular physique 

which worked for 

him to power up 

mountains. 

He said if he sticks with 

the sport and continues to 

show mental strength, he 

was capable of big things in 

the future.

SELWYN 2 TIMES [Edition datE] 



Enduro racer hopes for 

transtasman bubble 


WEST Melton’s Hamish 

Macdonald is hoping a 

probable transtasman 

bubble could see him get 

some enduro motor-cycle 

racing in this year. 

The 21-year-old youth 

enduro world champion 

was meant to be based in 

England and flying out to 

Europe for races for the 

next few months but that 

has been put on ice for the 

foreseeable future. 

“I’ve been approached by 

my Sherco team in Australia 

about whether I’d be 

keen to race over there. 

“I would do that willingly 

because it’s racing 

so, hopefully, a bubble can 

happen between us and 

Australia soon.” 

After a summer at home, 

Macdonald flew back to 

England in late January to 

prepare for the new season. 

“I spent some time in 

Spain and I flew out to 

Germany for a pre-season 

race and things started to 

escalate [with coronavirus] 

and then the race got cancelled 

and then a few more 

after that,” he said. 

“I could see what was 

happening so I just booked 

a flight home the next day 

on got back here on March 

16. 

BACKYARD CRITTERS 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology 

(insects and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces a 

new species found in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims 

to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living 

things around us. Check out the full list of invertebrates found 

at www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincolnsection 

Small and fidgety moth 

COUNTING the numbers 

of invertebrate species 

found solely at our Lincoln 

property I see we have 

now reached 271 different 

critters. 

Moths make up a large 

proportion with 77 species. 

One small but fidgety 

species is called the 

vagrant twitcher or small 

thistle moth (Tebenna 

micalis) and is known in 

many countries around the 

world. 

The moth has broad, 

rounded wings spanning 

10-13mm, with metallic 

brown with black 

markings, and black and 

white banded antennae. 

Adults fly during the 

day but are also attracted 

to lights at night between 

December and April. 

They are found more 

in open habitats like 

grassland, shrublands, 

forest openings and coastal 

NEXT MOVE: West Melton’s world enduro 

motor-cycle champion Hamish Macdonald has had 

his season plans put on ice. 

PHOTO: SHERCO RACING 

“At the moment I haven’t 

raced yet this year,” he said. 

Macdonald said he has 

heard rumblings of the 

European season restarting 

in August but there was no 

definite time frame. 

“I think if we are going 

to race, it’s going to be 

pretty chaotic towards the 

end of the year.” 

He said he has been able 

BROAD: Moths take up a large proportion of our 

back yard species. 

dunelands. 

Larva are green with 

black spots and are leafminers 

that burrow and 

feed between leaf surfaces 

of plants in the daisy 

family (Asteraceae). 

to ride on his family’s 4ha 

property on a makeshift 

track but it wasn’t the 

same. 

“There’s only so many 

times you can ride around 

it before you get bored of 

it. 

“Everyone is in the same 

boat as me so you just have 

to make the most of what 

you have.” 

They are usually found 

on the underside of leaves 

making transparent 

windows. 

Pupation also occurs 

under the leaves in a silk 

cocoon. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION 

Solo dad finds new 

direction and purpose 

Solo dad Tim Crawford hopes his 

experience of overcoming challenges and 

finding a new direction in life will inspire 

others to do the same. 

In 2006, while he was working as a gym 

instructor and personal trainer, Tim took 

full custody of his two children. Becoming 

a solo parent meant he had to quit his job 

and go on the domestic purposes benefit. 

Even though Tim had his hands 

full raising his kids, he never lost his 

motivation or desire to get back to work. 

In 2015 he got a job as a builder’s labourer. 

“That company saw my potential and they 

offered me an apprenticeship,” he says. “I 

grabbed it with both hands.” 

As part of his apprenticeship, and in 

order to become qualified in the trade, 

Tim studied a National Certificate 

in Carpentry at Ara Institute of 

Canterbury. 

“It was awesome, even better 

than I’d expected,” he says. “I was 

treated like I was important and 

not just a number, and the staff 

went out of their way to help me 

succeed. I was supported and 

guided all the way.” 

Tim says the classroom 

environment at Ara was 

interactive and fun with a 

touch of humour. “It was easy 

to ask questions and the course 

information was clear and concise 

with easy-to-follow book work 

and presentations. A highlight 

was seeing the tiny homes being built and 

seeing the whole process of construction.” 

Tim says he didn’t do well at school but 

he made up for it at Ara. “I love to learn 

and Ara made it easy for me to do so. 

My story of getting off the benefit and at 

the same time looking after my children 

and running a household is something 

I’m really proud of. I hope it will inspire 

others who are in the same position I was, 

especially as an adult apprentice. I’m a 

better, happier person for it and some of 

my best moments in life were spent in the 

classrooms at Ara.” 

If you’re looking for a new direction, 

check out Ara’s study options at ara.ac.nz 

or call 0800 24 24 76.

16 



Selwyn Times 

Major projects 

mark milestones 

Significant steps have been taken on some the Council’s major projects as work restarted under 

Level 3 conditions. 

The impact of the pandemic on ongoing infrastructure projects is unclear with work stopped 

under Level 4 and continuing uncertain effects on supplies and worksites. But both the Selwyn 

Aquatic Centre and Rolleston Town Centre infrastructure projects were able to mark milestones. 

The Aquatic Centre has been able to complete maintenance that would have normally required 

a full pool shutdown. This means the planned pool shutdown later in the year will be able to be 

significantly reduced, or avoided altogether, Manager Active Selwyn James Richmond says. 

In the Rolleston Town Centre, work has begun on the reserve car park for Te Ara Ātea and the new 

town centre, while the wider pedestrian walkway on the eastern side of Tennyson Street has been 

completed and new lighting is being installed. 

The impact of the pandemic on supply chains and contractors and the restrictions around working 

with social distancing has made it difficult to assess when work will be completed on projects. 

Contractors have been working hard to catch up as much time as possible and at this stage, a 

three to five month delay is expected on most major projects. 

However, the Council is hoping to complete the Foster Park Indoor Courts around April 2021, 

close to the original planned opening date. 

Depending on the weather and impacts of the pandemic, it is hoped that work on Tennyson Street 

along Rolleston Reserve can be completed by August and the road open to traffic earlier than 

that. Contractors are aiming to complete the upgrade of the Lowes Road and Tennyson Street 

intersection by the end of July. 

Getting creative during lockdown 

Part of our series on how Selwyn residents are spending their days in isolation. We hope it will inspire 

you with some ideas. 

With the kids at home and no places to go, Southbridge resident Liv Dewhirst put together a routine 

to keep her family active during lockdown, full of fun ideas and activities she’s always wanted to try 

with her kids. 

“I had all these craft plans to do with my kids for ages, but I’ve had no time, there’s just always stuff on.” 

At 9am the Apple Music school bell rings from Liv’s phone and her children, seven year old Lexie, 

six year old Billy, four year old Bobbie-Rose and three year old Rocco, gather around to hear what 

activities are planned for the day. 

First up is a fun family fitness activity to get the blood pumping. 

“So far we’ve done an obstacle course, a fitness circuit course and walked around the streets of 

Southbridge playing follow the leader,” Liv said. 

Next the kids settle down for reading and some crafts. 

They’ve made pigs out of stuff in the cupboard after reading The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jigs and learnt 

how to grow apple trees from apples after reading about aliens growing apples on their planet. 

The family resourcefully made bubbles from 

household products and a wand from a sock and a 

plastic bottle. 

“We didn’t have any bubbles so I looked up a recipe 

on how to make bubbles. I would never normally do 

that, I would just go buy it,” laughs Liv. 

Inspired by a previous teaching career and activities 

she did as a kid, Liv’s ideas don’t stop there. From 

pasta creations to making volcanoes and cheerio 

cereal necklaces, it’s fair to say the Dewhirsts will be 

entertained long after lockdown. 

Liv says having a lockdown routine gave their family a 

purpose in the day and she encourages families to be 

kind to themselves when making a routine and create 

a routine that works for them. 

Selwyn Open – Leeston’s 

growing business 

As part of our new Selwyn Open campaign we’ll be running a series 

on some of the many excellent businesses local to you. You can find 

businesses open at Level 3 at selwyn.govt.nz/selwynopen. 

For our first edition of Selwyn Open we talk to Cameron and Elysse 

Renouf who run the Leeston Grocer. 

Qualified builder Cameron and flight attendant Elysse have lived 

in Leeston for three years and say it was a love of the town that 

prompted the change in career. 

“It’s an awesome little town. You sort of get to that Selwyn bridge 

and it’s like the rush of the city is gone and everybody seems 

friendly out here.” 

It was a big jump, responding to calls on Facebook and opening in 

March 2019, Cameron says. “We worked really hard to find some 

local producers, learn all about markets and learn all about fruit 

and veges.” 

The motto “Grow local. Buy local. Support local.” is plastered 

around the store and central to what they do. The business also 

supports Leeston charities such as Plunket, supplying the local 

school, hospital and supporting local events. 

They bring in tomatoes, broccoli, courgettes, corn, carrots, onion, 

potatoes, beans, cherries, free-range eggs all from within a ten 

minute radius of Leeston and other products from across the district. 

“We try to be different, we try to be personal. The word grocer I 

think reflects that you are coming to a shop that is a family business 

and you are going to get to know the people behind the counter and 

they are going to get to know you,” Cameron says. 

Sourcing locally means products arrive fresher in your grocery bag, 

have a lower carbon footprint and support Selwyn businesses. 

“I don’t think people realise how much is actually produced around 

here and how many farms there are. When you’re shopping with 

us, you’re not just supporting me and my family, you’re actually 

supporting all the businesses that we supply off.” 

The refreshed Selwyn Business Directory helps businesses be 

seen and residents to find what’s local to you. 

The searchable online directory is open on the Council website, 

showing businesses contacts, website, social media links, a 

map location and a summary of their business 

With over 500 businesses already listing their details and more 

joining every week, the directory is part of the 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.” 

COVID-19 Alert Level 2 

Level 2 will bring significant changes for Council 

services and facilities. At the time of printing there 

has been no announcement on when Level 2 will begin. 

For full updates on what will change when we enter Level 2 see 

selwyn.govt.nz/covid19 or keep an eye on the Council Facebook 

page at facebook.com/SelwynDistrictCouncil. 

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 

CC130520

Selwyn Times Wednesday May 13 2020 


17 

Notices 

MALVERN WATER RACE 

DISRUPTIONS 

Council contractors will be 

doing repairs to the Waimakariri 

Water Race Intake Tunnel from 

Tuesday 12 May 2020. This 

work will require shutting flows 

from this intake and the work is 

expected to be completed on 

Wednesday 3 June. 

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. 

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES 

FUNDING AVAILABLE 

Applications are open for 

Creative Communities funding. 

Funding is available to groups 

or individuals with communitybased 

creative projects that 

promote arts or culture in 

Selwyn. The aim of the scheme 

Meetings 

Council meeting 

Wednesday 27 May 2pm (at Council Chambers, Rolleston, unless otherwise advised) 

is to increase participation in the 

arts at a local level, and increase 

the range and diversity of arts 

available to communities. 

Applications for this funding 

round close at 5pm, Friday 

15 May. Visit selwyn.govt.nz/ 

artsfunding for more information 

and to apply. 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

Coalgate Tavern Limited has 

applied for the renewal of an 

on licence and an off licence. 

Objections are open until 27 

May. For more information go to 

selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices. 

Community Fund supports breaking barriers 

through dance and talking 

A disco and a presentation run by Selwyn Launch Group is making life a little easier for Selwyn youth 

living with disabilities and their families. 

The Selwyn Launch Group offers support to young people with disabilities and their whānau through 

activities and information evenings held in Selwyn. 

The Council Selwyn Community Fund assisted the group to run a disco last year followed by a talk for 

parents on transitioning their children into flatting. 

The Community Fund has allowed the group to run events for free and expand its work, Selwyn Launch 

Group founder Sandra Gilmour says. 

“The funding has permitted us to keep going, as all the committee naturally volunteer their time and 

energy into creating these events. This has meant we can run these two events each year, bring more 

services to Selwyn, and create more opportunities for our young adults.” 

The Council provided the Rolleston Community Centre for the Mad Hatters disco, where the young 

adults enjoyed dancing to the music and a supper financed through the fund. 

It gave them a chance to socialise and dance freely in an anxiety-free safe environment, which can be 

limited in a mainstream setting. 

The disco was also a great opportunity for their parents to network with each other, along with a 

presentation by Kaye Young in August 2019 as she shared her experience of successfully helping her 

disabled son transition into assisted living in a flat and answered questions. 

The parents came away from the talk feeling positive and prepared for the next step, no matter the 

extent of their child’s disability, said Mrs Gilmour. 

Applications for the Selwyn Community Fund have been extended to 31 May. 

Selwyn... 

If you need help, reach out 

Key contacts for support 

· Urgent Welfare Support 0800 SELWYN (0800 735 996) 

Assistance for emergency food, household goods and services 

or other welfare-type requests 

· Healthline 0800 358 5453 

· Accommodation 0508 754 163 

· Financial support 0800 779 997 

· Need to talk 1737 (call or text) 

Or visit www.allright.org.nz for tips on getting through together 

ON THE 

ROADS 

On the roads 

Tennyson Street is closed from 43 Tennyson 

Street to the Rolleston Police Station due to the 

Rolleston Town Centre infrastructure upgrade 

and from 96 Tennyson Street to the Lowes Road 

intersection for three weeks. The closure is to 

allow for the renewal of a section of the sewer 

main that Local runs Maps along Printarama the centre of Tennyson 

Street. A detour will be in place via Michelangelo Drive for vehicles 

heading south along Tennyson Street. Lowes Road will be open to 

two way traffic west of Tennyson Street and one way eastbound, 

east of Tennyson Street. See map below (top). 

¯ 

Jones Road will be closed to the north and south of the 

roundabout until 29 May to allow important sealing work to get the 

road through the winter and to reduce. A detour is in place, see 

map below (bottom). 

Selwyn 

Community 

Fund 

Michelangelo Drive 

Tennyson Street 

Selwyn Community Fund 

closes 31 May 

The fund is available for Selwyn-based 

community groups looking to run a project, 

event or initiative in the Selwyn district. 

Apply now at 

selwyn.govt.nz/selwyncommunityfund 

¯ 

Rembrandt Drive 

Lowes Road 

Local Maps Printarama 

Maddisons Road 

Weedons Ross Road 

Here’s the plan 

...have your say 

There’s still time to have your say on the Annual Plan. 

Consultation closes at 5pm, Friday 22 May. You can 

find out more and make a submission by visiting our 

YourSay Selwyn site www.selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan20 

Environment Canterbury Regional Council; Hurunui District Council; Waimakariri District Council; Timaru District Council; Waimate District Council; Mackenzie 

Hoskyns Road 

0 62.5 125 187.5 250 

Metres 

District Council; Otago Regional Council 

Date: 6/05/2020 

Cadastral Information dervided from Land Information 

New Zealand's Digital Cadastral Database (DCDB) 

CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED 

Approved for internal reproduction by Selwyn District Council 

Digital Licence No.133562-01 

Jones Road State Highway 1 

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 

Environment Canterbury Regional Council; Hurunui District Council; Waimakariri District Council; Timaru District Council; Waimate District Council; Mackenzie Di 

0 475 0.5 9501 1,425 1.5 1,9002 

Kilometres Metres 

Date: 8/05/2020 

Cadastral Information 

New Zealand's Digita 

CROWN COPYRIGH 

Approved for interna 

Digital Licence No.13 

Data Projection: N



SELWYN TIMES 

Wine 

Now for something very different 

• By Mark Henderson 

WHILE UNLIKELY to be 

found on the shelves of your 

local supermarket, there is a 

relatively new category of wine 

beginning to gain traction in the 

marketplace, with visibility in 

specialist wine shops and winery 

cellar doors. 

These are ‘‘orange’’ wines, also 

known as amber, skin contact or 

skin fermented wines. 

I should dispel at the outset the 

myth that oranges are used in 

their production. These are wines 

made from white grapes and 

have an orange or peachy colour 

due to the methods used in their 

making. 

In a case of what’s old is new 

again, orange wines draw from 

the ancient wine-making style 

common to Georgia, in Eastern 

Europe, where the juice from 

the white grapes, skins, stalks, 

and pips are placed into clay 

amphoras called queveri, partly 

buried underground. 

The lids are sealed and the wine 

remains in contact with the skins 

and stalks for a period ranging 

from a few weeks to several 

months. 

In essence, this is using red 

wine-making techniques on white 

grapes, so the finished wines 

pick up colour and phenolics 

from the skins while deriving 

tannins from the stalks and pips. 

This leads to radically different 

textures in the wines, with a 

notably grainy, chewy mouthfeel 

and tannic structure making 

them particularly suited as an 

accompaniment to food. 

Wine-makers use this wine 

style as a vehicle for their natural 

wines, eschewing additives, 

sulphur, fining and filtration, 

which can lead to the finished 

wines being cloudy due to 

retained sediment. 

However, this is not de rigeur. 

Many wine-makers use just a 

little skin contact of a few days 

or a week, as they like the extra 

textural component this gives, but 

finish and bottle the wine more 

traditionally. 

Take a walk down a very 

different path. 

2018 Carrick 

The Death of von Tempsky 

Price: $36 

Rating: Excellent 

One hundred per cent riesling. 

Perfume flows from the glass 

— fruit blossom, apple, citrus 

rind, nuts, tanginess. Volume 

in the mouth with preserved 

lemon, apple, nectarine, just ripe 

greengage plum, a little fungi 

hint with time. The tannins and 

phenolics give real chewiness 

that is great with food, while 

there’s underlying freshness and 

brightness with its long, citrus 

driven finish. Delicious. 

www.carrick.co.nz 

2018 Loveblock 

Orange Sauvignon Blanc 

Price: $26.99 


One hundred per cent 

sauvignon blanc. 

A savoury undercurrent 

with preserved lemon, wild 

herbs, lemon and blood orange. 

Brim full of flavour with fruit 

pastille, poached pears, racy 

herbaceousness and a honeyed 

hint. 

Ripe gooseberry joins the party 

as it flows to a vibrant pear, honey 

and green herb driven close. A 

light grainy touch, yet supple and 

creamy. Charts a new course for 

sav blanc. 

www.loveblockwine.com 

2014 Weaver Estate 

Skin to Skin Orange 

Price: $26.95 


A blend of pinot gris and 

pinot blanc. Fragrant nose of 

ripe stonefruits, apricot, pear, 

nutty nuances, spice and toffee. 

The palate adds quince jelly, dry 

honey, and oak elements with 

richness and weight, a sense of 

florality on the back palate. Crisp, 

bright acidity, a vein of freshness, 

the structure supple now with 

some bottle age and a sweet fruit 

core on the close. Fascinating. 

www.weaverwines.co.nz 

APRIL 2020 

TIME TO GET 

GROwING 

BEGINNER’S GuIDE 

TO DIY vEGES 

THE FASHION ISSuE 

OuR LEADING 

LADIES 

DUNEDIN’S FASHION 

GODMOTHERS 

ONLINE 

A FEAST FOR 

THE EYES 

KIwI lAbElS IN 

CHRISTCHURCH 

lOCATIONS 

with the South Island’s premier 

lifestyle magazine 

FASHION 

THROUGH 

THE AGES 

IcONIc pOp cuLTuRE 

mOmENTS 

Read us on style.kiwi 

Follow us @stylechristchurch



Live, Love, Shop Local 

West Melton 

New ways of teaching and learning 

in West Melton 

When New Zealand moved from Alert Level 4 of 

lockdown to Level 3, parents that were essential workers 

were able to send their children to preschool and school. 

In West Melton, The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool and 

Nursery, which has a roll of 78 children, welcomed 10 

children back at the start of the term, says owner Tracy 

Summerfield, with the teachers trying to make the 

experience as normal as possible for them. 

“That’s the biggest thing for the children and the staff – 

having as much normality as we can. 

The teachers have developed a Facebook page for our 

families and they have been busy providing experiences 

every day for our children, such as live group times, 

reading stories, going on a bear hunt and bake-offs and 

they are engaging with the children each day on the 

Facebook page. 

“We have a Parent Facebook page for each of our centres 

– West Melton and Rolleston. Our families engage with 

the teachers through the Parent Facebook pages sharing 

photos of their children enjoying the activities set by the 

teachers.” 

Under Alert Level 3, The Cat’s Pyjamas centres have 

been adhering to the health and hygiene policies that have 

been advised by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of 

Health. 

“The children have been wonderful at following these 

new procedures,” Tracy says. 

The Cat’s Pyjamas centres are expecting more children 

to return when New Zealand goes down to Level 2. 

West Melton School has seen seven students from its 

roll of 423 return to school. The seven are in a bubble with 

one teacher and two teacher aides. They connect with 

their other teachers and receive their schoolwork each day 

through their iPad and are guided through their lessons by 

the teacher and teacher aides at school. 

“The students are always eager to get on to their iPads to 

get their work,” says the principal’s PA Tracey Ogle, “and 

with the small number it’s almost one-on-one teaching.” 

The students at home are doing online learning through 

their iPads, she says. 

“We are not sure what will happen at Level 2. Whether 

more children come back to school will depend on their 

parents’ preferences. The online learning will continue for 

those that don’t come back.” 

Popular area 

West Melton continues to attract families wanting to 

enjoy the lifestyle the area offers, and while the property 

market has slowed during the lockdown, enquiries are 

still coming in both for West Melton and Rolleston, says 

marketing manager of Yoursection.nz, Kerry Watson. 

“People are still very positive and wanting to purchase 

sections, and other building companies are saying the 

same thing,” Kerry says. 

Sienna Dravitski, who attends 

The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool and Nursery, 

feeds the teddies at her teddy bear’s picnic. 

“People are being proactive and entering contracts and 

putting sections on hold.” 

Yoursection.nz is a Christchurch company, and Kerry 

says they want to support local businesses. 

“We are encouraging everyone to support local, buy 

local and build local,” she says. 

For all your HealtH 

& Wellbeing queries, 

give us a call. 

nZ Post and dry cleaning available in store, 

PHotos can be Processed online 

un-be-leaf-able 

We’re Here For you. 

West Melton Pharmacy 

Shop 12, 736 Weedons Ross Road, 

West Melton 

Phone 03 347 0777 Fax 03 347 0888 

Celebrate being closer to nature. 

Fall into a new section 

this Autumn. 

Your Friendly West Melton 

Community Vet Centre 

West Melton Village, 

Unit 3, 736 Weedons Ross Rd 

P 03 347 4546 

E nurses@westmeltonvets.co.nz 

Call on 03 741 1340 to chat with us 

or 

Email: enquiries@yoursection.nz 

yoursection.nz 

Residential sections, Big Range, Canterbury Wide



















Phone 021 346 265 



IT COULD be a while until 




fruition. 






this term. 




the eastern alliance, which 

would essentially be an alliance 


the whole area bit by bit and 


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. 


on any guidance to staff around 

this, she said. 


per blind 










RESOURCE consent has been SAVE 



granted for a major commercial 





Lyttelton. 





Roman 



WE ARE OPEN being built on Oxford St after 


Mon - Fri Christchurch City Council 







We are located at 47 Mandeville St, ***NEW LOCATION*** 


Riccarton (next to Window Treatments Ph 377 0770, 


the first crowdfunding campaign 





Christchurch 

commercial development. 







PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN April 2. 


DEDICATED: Dave Bryce is passionate about gardening as it is sustainable and promotes healthy eating. 





In a survey by Ohu 



Development, people can 



include pumpkins, courgettes, 

choose whether they think the 



The awards were presented to beans, lettuce, rhubarb, celery, 

crowdfunding campaign should 

shop a run for its money. Garden Awards. 

Mr Bryce at a ceremony held at tomatoes, berries, nuts and continue, or should be paused 




until the Covid-19 outbreak is 

Pleasant resident, who is also award for Best Sustainability Centre earlier this month. 

• Turn to page 6 

brought under control. 



Page 3 Page 5 


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




for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, 



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

Holmes is on a mission to taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme 


and maths. 



College student has a passion the opportunity of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 6 

www.dimocksenergy.co.nz sales@dimocks.net.nz 












Roman 










283 Greers Road Bryndwr, 

Christchurch 


03 359 0582 







relieved to hear the Christchurch 





week the New 


Agency 




$290m motorway. 

The original 

scope of the 


extended to include 



a clip-on cycleway. 


said the community are “somewhat 

thankful” for the delay. 

“The community will be somewhat 








per blind 

WE ARE OPEN 

Mon - Fri 

8.00am to 5.00pm 


Ph 377 0770, 


Christchurch 





from a young age has always Julia is one of 25 young industries that were oten maledominated, 

with particular 

been interested in how things women chosen around the 

WEST MELTON’S Julia worked, oten taking things country to participate in focus on science, technology, 

Holmes is on a mission to apart just to put them back the GirlBoss Advantage engineering and maths. 

make a difference in the world. together. 


She was shocked to hear the 

The fifteen-year-old has That passion has landed her designed to mentor the 


a passion for biology, and the opportunity of her dreams. female leaders of tomorrow in • Turn to page 5 


17 West Belt 

Lincoln 








here to help you get • Hearing aids in all price brackets • 


Call (03) 390 2332 




Take in an 

ice cream or 

a drink 




No review 

over 

multi-storey 

house 



A message 


and prayers 

for peace 






for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, 



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

Holmes is on a mission to taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme 


and maths. 



College student has a passion the opportunity of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 7 




preparing to help members of 


ANY DECISION on helping people 

forced to self-isolate because of 


Covid-19. 

will come from the Government, 

Expressions of interest sought Spreydon to Neighbourhood 

the district council says. 


Network 

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 


by dropping off 

government 

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

policy and 

Entrance 

Said Mrs Hodder: D Trickle “One of Feed the 

guidelines in 

Power 

D CCTV Camera ladies who is in Dthe Office group works 

relation to fifnancial 

assistance 



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

David Ward 

an emergency person, you know, 

for ratepayers. 

she goes out with the four-wheeldrive 

and that, and she came up 

It is likely to be a national 


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 




help,” she said. 


Mrs Hodder said there is no 


need to panic but it is important 


those who can help do their bit if 


or from the bar 


Dine a the 

Lab before 

or after 






R16 11:00 AM Little Women G 10:30 AM The Big Trip PG 



3:40 PM The Invisible Man R16 3:40 PM Parasite R13 2:40 PM Emma 

PG 

6:05 PM Emma 








PG 

12:40 PM Emma 




5:30 PM 1917 


7:40 PM The Invisible Man R16 7:20 PM Emma PG 7:10 PM Radioactive M 


“I just think anything to help 

our community, that’s what we 

[the Spreydon Neighbourhood 

283 Greers Road Bryndwr, 

Christchurch 










obtained. 



Community 

Board has written 

in its draft 

submission to 


Annual Plan 

Mike Mora 

2019-2020, 




as possible. 

Board chairman Mike Mora 

said the final submission is yet to 

be completed but it was likely the 


requested. 


Main South Rd, has been a source 



•Turn to 5 











Roman 


WE ARE OPEN 


Mon - Fri 


8.00am to 5.00pm 








Christchurch 

Network] are about, that’s why 

we exist. 

“We’ve got to look after each 

other. I guess it’s going to get 

per blind 











Roman 


WE ARE OPEN 


Mon - Fri 


8.00am to 5.00pm 








Christchurch 

per blind 



Hodder says 

the Spreydon 

Neighbourhood 




because 

of Covid-19. 

PHOTO: GEOFF 

SLOAN 

• HAVE YOUR 

SAY: Tell us 

what you’re 

doing to help 


prepare for 



starmedia.kiwi. 

tricky if the supermarkets stop aged not to actually go there if 


the doctors, it’s hard for them as things like that,” she said. 

well. People need to be encour- 



Somerfield 

03 337 0422 


20 


Tasty Bites 


SELWYN TIMES 

Spice up your traditional Sunday roast 

Spices introduce a wintry 

depth of flavour, adding 

an earthy warmth in a 

lamb roast 

Spiced roast leg of lamb with 

parsnip purée 

Serves 6 

Ingredients 

1 leg of lamb, boned 

4 garlic cloves 

1 tsp ground coriander 

1 tsp ground cumin 

2 lemons 

3 tbsp olive oil 

1 to taste salt and freshly ground 

black pepper 

200ml chicken stock 

Parsnip purée 

6 parsnips 

2 tbsp unsalted butter 

50ml cream 

1 tsp dijon mustard 

1 to taste sea salt 

1 to taste white ground pepper 

Directions 

Preheat the oven to 200 deg C. 

Finely chop the garlic and mix in 

a bowl with the cumin, coriander, 

lemon juice (from 2 lemons) and 

oil. 

Season with salt and pepper. It 

should resemble a thick paste. 

Massage the lamb with the 

spice rub, spreading it over the 

skin and into the flesh. 

Leave it at room temperature 

while the oven is heating up. 

Roast the lamb in the oven for 

45min. 

Remove and rest the meat in a 

suitable place while you make the 

gravy. Put the roasting pan over 

a medium heat, pour in the stock 

and bring to a simmer. 

Use a wooden spoon to lift the 

caramelised juices off the bottom 

of the pan. Season if required then 

strain into a sauce boat. 

Parsnip purée 

Peel the parsnips, removing 

the woody core. Chop into 3cm 

lengths. 

Boil the pieces in salted water for 

about 30min until tender. 

Drain then blend in food 

processor with the butter, cream 

and mustard until a smooth, 

flowing purée forms. 

Season with salt and a little white 

pepper. 

Place a large spoonful of purée 

in each serving bowl. 

Top with slices of lamb then 

pour over the reduced juices. 

Fresh herb and honey 

chicken 

Serves 4 

Fresh herb and honey 

marinade 

⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely 

chopped 

⅓ cup fresh mint, finely 

chopped 

⅓ cup fresh coriander, finely 

chopped 

2 tbsp honey 

¼ cup orange juice 

3 tbsp soy sauce 

3 tbsp grapeseed oil 

2 tbsp white wine vinegar 

2 tsp fine salt 

1.6 kg chicken, whole or pieces 

Directions 

Mix all marinade ingredients. 

Butterfly the chicken by cutting 

out the backbone using kitchen 

scissors or a knife. 

Place the chicken in a large 

plastic ziplock bag with the 

marinade and seal closed. 

Massage the marinade into 

the chicken and repeat every 

half hour. 

After 2 hours heat oven to 

180 deg C, remove chicken 

from the bag, drain off excess 

marinade and cook flat, bone 

side down in a roasting dish 

for 1 hour. Use a pastry brush 

to baste the roasting juices over 

the chicken every 20min. Test 

chicken is cooked by inserting 

a knife into the thickest part 

of the leg, when removed the 

juices should run clear. 

Carve the chicken, dividing 

the thighs and drumsticks, 

slice the breasts and arrange 

on a platter or serve directly 

on to plates, serve with ruby 

grapefruit, avocado and rocket 

salad. 

Keep connected 



Digital 

editions 

available on 

your screen 

24/7 


CALLS HAVE been made to 



City councillors James Gough, 




letter to Mayor Lianne Dalziel 




year. 



per cent across all ratepayers in 


which is currently under public 


will be finalised before July 1. 





the current environment it’s 

clear business as usual is not 

appropriate and the council 

needs to look at how we enable 


freeze to occur, it’s crucial for 


city.” 

Ms Dalziel said the las thing 

the city council needed was for 

someone to hi the panic button. 

“Calm heads must and will 


“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 

Vaping rules 

in CDHB 

spotlight 

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’ 


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- 

– page 4 

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 



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. 

•Tips for weathering virus, p3 


•From the editor’s desk, p10 

Parent’s 

frightening 

journey 




Davids heads 

matters into 

community board 

his own hands 

advocating body 

Page 3 Page 6 

Foam fun follows fire 


destination 


Eastern 

suburbs 

repairs 

could take 

a while 


from as li tle as $22 

Views on 

cricket nets 

sought 

Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 

Lively group 

celebrate 


ACTION: Six city councillors including 



Keown have called on Mayor Lianne Dalziel 



Ph 377 0034 

– pages 6 & 7 

Gerry Brownlee 

MP for Ilam 

Motorway 

opening 

delay 

brings 

relief 



Page 3 Page 7 

Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 

Gerry Brownlee 

MP for Ilam 


03 359 0582 

Bid to 

secure 

funding to 

demolish 

service 

centre 


Chance to 

Helpless to 

Victorious 

Delay in 

Market day 



stop property 

captain stoked 

making mall 

goes green at 

rebranding 

in style 

flooding 

with cup win 

exit safer 

Cashmere HS 

Page 8 

Page 17 

Page 3 

Page 10 

Page 3 

Page 11 

Consent 

Rates 

granted Julia’s on 

decision 

BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... for Collett’s 


those who 

BLINDS...Cleaned, 

are self-isolating 

Repaired & Restored... 

Limited a mission 

to come 

stock 

R V STORAGE CENTRE 

Corner plan 

from Govt 

Fujitsu 6kw to heat make pumpsa 

Boats, Caravans, 

Motorhomes 

$ 350 

Buy Now. 

difference 

Keep warm 

+ Healthy 

Award for green-fingered Bryce 


 

 

 

 

 


destination 


Hear Better, 

Live Better 


Scorch 

Broadband 

0800 726 724 





destination 







I Spy Food 

www.starmedia.kiwi/digital-editions



Your Favourite 

Restaurants, Cafés 

PHARMACY 

FITNESS 

Pubs & Liquor Outlets 

GIFTS & 

HOMEWARE 

HEALTH & 

BEAUTY 

direct to your door or takeaway 

Your guide to Selwyn’s delicious food options and hospitality supplies 

SUPPORT LOCAL! 

FOOD SERVICES FASHION 

welcome to the famous grouse hotel 

open 7 days • ORDERS FROM 4PM • DELIVERIES 5PM - 8.30PM • Menu at famousgrousehotel.co.nz 

DELIVERY 

EXCITING NEW 

All orders must be made via calling the pub 

directly unless you are ordering a share box. 

To order RETAILERS 

a share box, email us before 1pm 

at thefamousgrousehotel@gmail.com or 

call OPENING 325-2408 from midday SOON 7 days a week. 

Payment over the phone to be made before 

pick up or delivery. 

Contactless pick up from our back car park 

Delivery is free of charge within Lincoln 

township only with a minimum order of $20 

2 Gerald Street, Lincoln • P: 03 325 2408 

5 



5 

Be Safe & 

Keep Others Safe 

OPEN 

FOR 

TAKEAWAYS 

The team @ Veenuz are happy to re-open the kitchen, adhering to all the new safety and 

social distancing practices for delivering food safely. 

Orders can be made by phone, walk in (with enough distancing in place) and through Facebook messenger. 

Online ordering through the website www.veenuzindian.co.nz will commence Tuesday. 

Customers will be given a specific time for pickup. Delivery of orders are mainly handled by UBER and we can also deliver 

(local) in certain cases if we have sufficient staffing. The delivery facility will not be guaranteed for every order and will be 

the sole discretion of the management. 

Phone 03 344 5554. Shop 3, 575 Springs Road, Prebbleton 

WEST MELTON TAVERN (Westy) 

IS NOW ABLE TO OFFER YOU FISH & CHIPS/ 

PIZZA TAKEAWAYS AND TAKEAWAY MEALS 

Check our Facebook page for menu options - WEST MELTON TAVERN 

Please phone your order through to 03 347 8460 

We will ring you when your order is ready to pick up at the door of the restaurant. 

Paywave will be available for payment. 

OPEN FROM 3PM TIL 8PM EACH NIgHT 

We can also do takeaway phone orders for alcohol from the bottle store! 

Phone us on 03 347 8460. 

1147 West Coast Road, West Melton 






Order by TEXT 



Order by TEXT 





See our website or Facebook for full menu and details 


See our website or Facebook for full menu and details 

We’re 

∞ Coffee Culture 

∞ Corianders 

∞ Hachi Hachi 

∞ Hell Pizza 

∞ Lazeez Mediterranean 

∞ Robert Harris 

∞ St Pierre’s Sushi 

∞ Subway 

Back 

Individual store trading hours and click ‘n’ collect services 

may vary – contact the store or check their website or 

Facebook page for details. 

rollestonsquare.co.nz

22 


Gardening 


SELWYN TIMES 

Late autumn tasks to be working on 

EXPERIENCING level 4 

lockdown has reminded us all the 

importance of home gardens – 

not only as a sanctuary of safety, 

but also a source of fresh fruit and 

vegetables. 

No doubt there are some very 

well cared for gardens around the 

country right now. 

Vegetable gardens 

It’s the month for planting out 

seedlings of cabbages, cauliflower, 

broccoli, spinach and silverbeet. 

If seedlings are not available, purchase 

seeds and raise seedlings 

indoors to plant out later. Seeds 

that can be sown directly into 

the garden include broad beans, 

onions, peas, radish and spinach. 

May is the traditional time for 

planting garlic, dividing existing 

garlic cloves or purchasing new 

garlic cloves. Do not plant them 

too deeply – just 30-40mm below 

the soil surface is enough and 

about 60-70mm apart. 

Always enrich your soil with 

fresh compost before planting a 

new row of vegetables. 

Flowering annuals (annuals live 

for one growing season) 

Winter annuals should be displaying 

early flowers by mid-May. 

Freshen up flower beds with new 

compost before planting. Some 

winter annuals to plant include 

alyssum, calendula, cineraria, 

cornflower, larkspur, pansies, 

polyanthus, primulas, snapdragons, 

stock, viola and wallflowers. 

Perennials (grow for three or 

more growing seasons) 

FOOD SOURCE: Use compost before planting your vegetables. It’s now time to get beans in along with garlic cloves. 

With most herbaceous perennials 

dormant by May, it’s time to 

divide them if they have become 

overcrowded or to create new 

perennials gardens in other parts 

of your property. New season 

perennials are available at local 

garden centres so an excellent 

time for planting. Check online 

before ordering. 

Fruit trees 

Now that pip and stone fruit 

have dropped their leaves, pruning 

can commence. Reduce the 

height of trees, especially plums, 

to allow easier harvesting and 

maintenance. Remove all weak 

and inward growing branches and 

remove others where there will 

be excessive crowding of foliage 

(leaves). Spray with a copper 

compound afterwards to prevent 

reinfection of fungal diseases in 

spring. 

Strawberries 

May is the beginning of planting 

time for new strawberry 

plants. Prepare the soil by adding 

compost to the existing soil. 

Create mounds 200mm apart. 

Plant several different varieties 

to extend the harvesting season. 

A minimum of twenty plants 

is required to provide plentiful 

amounts of strawberries next 

summer. 

PASSAGES: Tidy your pathways with a water blaster and trim hedges before spring growth gets 

out of control. 

Roses 

Dormant roses can now be 

pruned. Garden hygiene is important 

so remove all old leaves 

around the plant that can harbour 

overwintering fungal diseases. 

Add compost around plants as a 

soil conditioner and mulch. 

Hedges 

Time for a final light tidy-up 

trim of hedges before winter. 

No major trimming should be 

undertaken as there will be no 

significant regrowth until spring 

and if you overdo it, hedges will 

look very bare for the next four 

months. 

Lawns 

Grass growth will come to a 

halt this month with the cooler 

weather. 

Level uneven lawns with a 

roller as the moist soil allows for 

levelling quite easily. Check the 

lawn for early signs of wet areas as 

they may require some additional 

drainage. 

Paths 

Paths around the house and 

throughout the garden become 

more important over winter 

months when surrounding areas 

become very wet. Water blast 

slippery driveways and paths now 

to make passage safer. It may be 

time to consider additional paths 

through your garden to make 

winter access easier. 

Planning 

For many of us, the enforced 

lockdown period provided an 

opportunity to reflect on our existing 

gardens and plan for future 

extensions. There will be a spring 

desire to incorporate more edible 

plants into existing landscapes or 

when planning new plantings. 

Planting edible hedges can 

be a starting point with the use 

of edible trees and shrubs e.g. 

feijoas, guavas, some citrus and 

bay leaves all making excellent 

screening plants. Training fruit 

trees against north-facing walls 

(espalier) occupies little or no 

room in an existing garden and 

can supply plentiful amounts of 

fruit as the trees mature. Apples, 

pears, plums, quinces and persimmons 

all espalier superbly. 

Extending vegetable and herb 

gardens is almost mandatory. As 

well as growing and harvesting, 

consider saving seed from 

particularly bountiful vegetables. 

Remember to involve your 

children in the garden fun 

with planning, planting and 

harvesting. 

Are you ready to grow? 

Kiwi Gardener is your 

practical guide to gardening 

in New Zealand. 

SUBSCRIBE FROM 

$ 

20 

Canterbury 

Timber & Hardware 

Timber Wood Fuel Pellets 

20kg Bag for $12.50 

Call in today for your free quote! 

SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 

0800 77 77 10 

WWW.GARDENER.KIWI 

NEW ENTRANCE: 167 Manion Road, Rolleston 

Jason Pester P 03 347 7465 F 03 347 7032 E jason@cthl.co.nz 

Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am-12pm 

Canterbury 

C T H Timber & Hardware 

We are here

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS 

AcRoSS THe 

SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 13TH mAY, 2020 

Country Luxe with Extra Accommodation 

Exuding classical elegance with contemporary flair 

a fully renovated family home without compare in 

peace, privacy and relaxing panoramic rural outlooks. 

If entertaining’s a top priority you’ll love the huge 

open plan kitchen with centred island and natural 

flow through to dining and lounge where ambiance is 

enhanced by a rustic (wet-back) wood burner. 

Sun-soaked north-facing deck with a sensational allday 

sun aspect, plus an outdoor fire. 

Four double bedrooms and spacious office in the main 

house plus self-contained/detached accommodation 

for teens or members of the family. 

Master boasting a generously sized walk-thru 

wardrobe to a chic ensuite. Luxurious family 

bathroom plus seperate toilet & vanity, including 

under-floor heating in tiled zones. 

Fully remodelled interiors, double-glazed, replumbed 

and re-wired throughout. A 6.7ha parcel 

with 5 paddocks and numerous outbuildings. 

Listing ID: DFL75733 

Deadline Sale: 4:00pm 17 June 2020 

Amy Jones 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 077 9945 

Email: amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

Shar Simon 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 555 0654 

Email: shar@pb.co.nz 

Address: 101 Bulls Road, Sheffield Bedrooms: 4 Bathroom: 2 Garages: 2 

NEW SECTIONS AVAILABLE NOW 

A sneak beak 

Pick your favourite from our latest release 

of Falcon’s Landing Sections 

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM 

6TH RELEASE 

yoursection.nz 

Residential sections, Big Range, Canterbury Wide 

email: enquiries@yoursection.nz or call 03 741 1340



SELWYN TIMES 

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

Smart design and handy location 

NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON 

116 Broadlands Drive 

Stop looking and start living in this beautiful home 

which is offered for 1 lucky purchaser to start calling 

home! 

oven, various lighting options and amazing walk in 

pantry are just a few of the details on offer to satisfy the 

master chef or entertainer of the family. 

VIEW By Appointment 

WEB ID ROU75821 

BUYERS $659,000+ 

With stunning street appeal using top quality materials 

and finishes, you are going to love the extra features this 

striking 4 bedroom home offers. The open plan kitchen 

dining living with A framed ceiling offer a point of 

difference with its large feature window which soaks up 

the afternoon sun. 

The stylish kitchen with stone benchtops, 90cm hob and 

Beautiful on Billington! 

If space is what you crave, the separate lounge will not 

disappoint and offers great outdoor flow to enjoy the 

summer evenings. 

My vendor is serious to sell and has priced this 

accordingly. This is definitely, quality & style at an 

attractive price. Viewing will not disappoint. Call Angela 

now to set up your inspection. 

Angela Hunt 

Mobile 021 548 777 

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

4 

2 

2 

HALSWELL 

12 Billington Drive 

Looking chic and ready for its new owners, this 220sqm 

home occupies a sunny 550sqm corner section in the 

coveted precinct of Country Palms. A large open plan 

kitchen over looks the spacious dining / living areas and 

flows generously to the outside, private secluded patio. 

The separate lounge is ideal for quiet movie nights and 

also opens to its own patio. Accommodation is offered 

by four bedrooms, complemented with a separate toilet 

and two exquisite bathrooms, one of which is the 

master ensuite, complete with tiled showers. The master 

also benefits from it's own private patio - ideal for an 

early morning coffee. 

pb.co.nz 

The separate laundry and additional storage cupboards 

will also ensure that you have enough space for all those 

things you'd like to keep out of sight. 

Located in this peaceful neighbourhood, the property 

benefits from zoning for Halswell School and is a short 

drive from the various amenities in and around Halswell 

Shopping Centre. Call Tanya today. 

NEW LISTING 



DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 2nd June, 2020 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Tanya Marillier 

Mobile 027 383 3844 

tanya@pb.co.nz 

DEADLINE SALE 

4 

2 

2



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

Country Luxe with Extra Accommodation 

Impeccable Value! 

DEADLINE SALE 


ROLLESTON 

3 Lawrence Drive 

A stunning 151sqm Mike Greer home built in 2017 on a 

607sqm section sure to please. Situated in the 

Beaumont Park area close to schools, shops and other 

amenities, this lovely home features three bedrooms, 

great outdoor entertaining spaces and everything you 

could need in a home perfect for small families, 

downsizers, investors or first home buyers.The 

Woodburner will keep you warm and cosy over the 

winter months. Call April to view. 


DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 13th 

May, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

3 

WEB ID DFL75733 

SHEFFIELD 

101 Bulls Road 

Exuding classical elegance with contemporary flair 

comes a fully renovated family home without compare 

in peace, privacy and relaxing panoramic rural outlooks. 

If entertaining's a top priority you'll love the huge open 

plan kitchen grouped around a socially centred island 

with natural flow through dining and lounge where 

ambiance is enhanced by a rustic wood burner on a wetback 

supported by under-floor heating in tiled zones. 

Triple-sets of bi-folds unite social spaces with a sunsoaked 

north-facing deck with a sensational all-day sun 

aspect where friends can gather around. 

More for Less! 

NEW LISTING 

DEADLINE SALE 

View By Appointment 

DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 17th June, 2020 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Amy Jones 

Mobile 021 077 9945 

amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

Shar Simon 

Mobile 027 555 0654 

shar@pb.co.nz 

$369,000 

WEB ID DFU75815 

DARFIELD 

24 Torlesse Crescent 

An address to impress in quiet and private Torlesse 

where first-time family buyers can get in the game in a 

unique and easy-to-keep A-Frame. Packed with quirky 

character over 120 light-filled squares featuring upper 

level master bedroom and balcony plus one double and 

third double bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet 

below. Integration between modern kitchen, dining, 

lounge and expansive sunny decking seamlessly unifies 

indoor/outdoor living. 


4 

2 

2 

NEW LISTING 

Don't miss out! 

NEW LISTING 

Stunning design 

April Nicholls 

Mobile 027 737 6474 

april@pb.co.nz 

BY NEGOTIATION 

WEB ID LIU75838 

LINCOLN 

8 Carnaveron Drive 

Situated in the desirable Bartonfields subdivision 

surrounded by other quality homes this four-bedroom 

family home boasts stylish finishes, modern 

conveniences, and an indoor/outdoor flow that is a 

pleasant surprise, a perfect combination for family living 

or those looking to up size or downsize. The thoughtful 

245m2 (approx) floor plan offers the following endless 

amount of features. Call Dawn or Nicola to arrange a 

private viewing. 


Dawn Pollard 

Mobile 022 073 7580 

Office 03 595 6954 

dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz 

Nicola Bray 

Mobile 027 755 8846 

Office 03 595 6954 

nicola.bray@pb.co.nz 

BUYERS $539,000+ 


ROLLESTON 

19 Sandhurst Drive 

Full turn key package ( excluding window furnishings ), 

just move in and enjoy! Pay a deposit now and the rest 

on completion. Building is about to commence on this 

striking brick and dark cedar home which also offers a 

secure parking spot for a trailer or boat at the side of the 

garage! Inside, the beautiful tiled shower in the ensuite 

compliment the generous master bedroom complete 

with walk in robe and ranch slider to the stunning kwila 

decking. Get in early and choose your own colours! 


2 

2 

4 

2 

2 

NEW LISTING 

pb.co.nz 

Shar Simon 

Mobile 027 555 0654 

shar@pb.co.nz 

Spacious and sunny BUYERS $665,000+ 

WEB ID LIU75217 

LINCOLN 

34 Caulfield Crescent 

Our owners decision has been made, they have found 

their dream home and are keen to see a Sold sticker. 

Built in 2015 this lovely property was designed with 

spacious formal and informal living in mind and will 

accommodate the whole family both inside and out. The 

configuration of the fourth bedroom is positioned 

perfectly if you work from home or have a teenager 

wanting their own space. Close to playgrounds, schools, 

bus stop and an easy walk to Lincoln township. 


Dawn Pollard 

Mobile 022 073 7580 

Office 03 595 6954 

dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz 

Nicola Bray 

Mobile 027 755 8846 

Office 03 595 6954 

nicola.bray@pb.co.nz 

3 

1 

1 

4 

2 

2 

NEW LISTING 

Green Thumbed Envy! 

Angela Hunt 

Mobile 021 548 777 

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

DEADLINE SALE 


ROLLESTON 

34 McLenaghan Road 

Property available for private viewings from level 3 and 

below.With gorgeous established gardens of sustainable 

proportions and a designer flair it's hard to believe this 

property is just 2 years young! 

• High-spec 235m2 home on 859m2 section 

• Designer kitchen, tri-stone bench & butler’s WIP 

• Contemporary living with cathedral ceilings 

• Log burner, Moisture Master and heat transfer 

• Fully-tiled ensuite and large WIR 

• Separate laundry and great hall storage 

• Amazing lawns and gardens 


DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 14th 

May, 2020 at 5.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Sarah Yeates 

Mobile 027 447 2719 

Office 03 929 0306 

sarahy@pb.co.nz 

3 

2 

2 

4 

2 

2

New Zealanders 

Zealanders • • by 

Voted 

Voted 

2018-2020 • 

★ 

2018-2020 

2018-2020 



SELWYN TIMES 

★ 

Real Estate Sales 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Contributor to realestate.co.nz 

Your home for local property 

harcourts.co.nz



M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 


Experts’ 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

ROLLESTON - 12 Frame Crescent 

SUPERB FAMILY LIVING ON A 

SUBSTANTIAL SECTION 

• Substantial family home 

• Two separate living areas 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Large master bedroom 

• Ensuite and walk in wardrobe 

• Versatile study/office 

• Well-appointed kitchen/reputable appliances 

• Separate laundry 

• Fantastic outdoor entertaining area 

• Triple car garage 

• Additional parking space 

• Generous and secure 1486sqm section 

• Desirable location 

Price: Neg Over $699,000 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0717 

Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

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 

• Full butler’s pantry 

• Wonderful storage options 

• Gas fire and two heat pumps 

• North facing outdoor living area 

• Appealing 1105sqm section 

• Desirable location 




027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON - 14 Colebrook Drive 

WELL POSITIONED PRIVATE SUN TRAP 

• 150m² brick clad home 

• Three double bedrooms 

• Ensuite, bathroom, separate toilet 

• Double glazed, heat pump, quality kitchen 

appliances 

• 574m² fully fenced private section 

• Double garage with laundry, fibre connected 

• Extremely well sited on north facing section 

NEW LISTING 


View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0713 

Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 

jo@marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON - 37B Masefield Drive 

LIVE IT, LAND BANK IT OR DEVELOP IT 

• 4347m² (approx.) subdivisible land 

• Peter Ray Homes 277m² double glazed family home 

• Four large double bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, bathroom 

and separate toilet 

• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living and 

separate lounge 

• Log burner with wetback 

• Walk in pantry, study and separate laundry 

• Immaculate established four seasons garden 

• Double internal access garage with 

ample parking options 

• North facing aspect 

NEW LISTING 

Deadline Sale: Closing 3 June 2020 (Unless Sold Prior) 


Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 


ROLLESTON 

714 East Maddisons Road 

PEACE & TRANQUILITY ON 2001M² 

• 230m² brick home 

• Four double bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, bathroom, 

separate toilet 

• Office, triple internal access garage with third toilet 

• Spacious open plan living and separate lounge 

• Log burner, heat pump, double glazing, air exchange 

and internal vacuum system 

• Four seasons garden 

• North facing aspect and parking for six plus vehicles 

• West Rolleston and Clearview Primary School Zones 

NEW LISTING 



Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 


ROLLESTON - 12 George Street 

THE PERFECT STARTER OR RENTAL 

• 110m² three bedroom home 

• 400m² easy care section 

• Spacious kitchen/living area opens onto 

sun drenched deck 

• Log burner heats this well insulated home 

• Ideally located on a quiet side road 

• Extremely hard to find a property of this quality 

in this price range 



Andrew Taylor 

0274 355 930 

andrew@marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON - 2 Lucca Crescent 

HIGH QUALITY STARTER 

• Built by Generation Homes 

• Three bedroom 135m² home 

• Complete with modern appliances 

• Excellent private outdoor living areas 

• Generous 576m² fully fenced and irrigated 

northfacing section 

• Avoid all the hassles of the building process 

and cost over runs 

• Well built and extremely well priced home 

• Immediate possession available 

Price: $495,000 


Andrew Taylor 

0274 355 930 

andrew@marealestate.co.nz 

WEST MELTON - 478 Hoskyns Road 

ROOM FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY 

OR INDEPENDENT FAMILY MEMBER 

• 4 Hectares (2 road frontages) 

• Main home - Four double bedroom family home 

(270m²) 

• Second home - Modern Two bedroom 

• Established shelter belts and mature garden setting 

• Close proximity to the thriving Rolleston Township 

and all its amenities 

Price: Neg Over $1,100,000 


Chris Flanagan 

027 433 4657 

chris@marealestate.co.nz 

Private viewings, appraisals & listings are all possible during lockdown. 

(Restrictions apply) 

Please get in touch with the real estate agent listed on the property, 

to book your viewing today. 

Our local team are focused on helping you with your next move. 

Request a complimentary market appraisal by either calling or requesting online. 

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

Chris Flanagan 

027 433 4657 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 


027 636 3576 

Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Paul Robinson 

021 277 2690 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757



SELWYN TIMES



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! 

West Melton/Weedons 

Approx 4 hectare lifestyle property 

Large modern family home 

Price $1M - 1.5M 

Contact 

Frank Dowle 027 528 0480 

frank.dowle@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

3 bedrooms 

1 - 2 living rooms 

2 bathrooms 

Price mid $500,000’s - $600,000 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 

trina.rea@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

2 living rooms 

Minimum of 200m2 floor area 

Price early $600,000’s 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

New or near new home 

Section 450m2 - 650m2 

Price up to $550,000 

Contact 

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478 

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com 

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 


Price $600,000 - $700,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

Extra garaging or large shed 

Section 900m2 - 3000m2 

Price $650,000 - $750,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

5-6 bedrooms 

Triple or quad garage 



Contact 



Prebbletonn 

4+ bedrooms 

Section 4000m2 - 2.5 acres 

Price $1.4M - $2.2M 

Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedroom well maintained home 

Walking distance to shops 

Section 700m2 easy care 

Price $550,000 - $620,000 

Contact 



West Melton 

4+ bedrooms 

3 car garaging 


Price $780,000 - $850,000 

Contact 

Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643 

melanie.elliott@raywhite.com 

Kirwee/Darfield 

2 bedrooms 

Price $300,000 - $400,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 

Price around $415,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 

Price around $440,000 

Contact 



Lincoln 

3 bedrooms, newish home 

750m2 section plus 

Any price range 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

Must have 3 car garaging 


Price low $600,000’s 

Contact 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 

Double garage 


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)



Sedan boosts 

Corolla load space 

TOYOTA NEW Zealand 

is pulling no punches 

marketing its Corolla. 

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 valuepacked 

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-theart, 

easily earning a fivestar 

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 wellestablished 

into the Corolla 

hatch and sedan, and it is 

a no-nonsense unit with 

power figures of 125kW 

TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN: Boot section is 

integrated into traditional body style. 

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 

pairing to a continuously 

variable transmission the 

engine finds its happy place 

through the mid-range. 

• Price – Toyota Corolla 

SX sedan, $32,990 

• Dimensions – 

Length, 4630mm; 

width, 1780mm; 

height, 1435mm 

• Configuration – 

Four-cylinder, frontwheel-drive, 

1987cc, 

125kW, 200Nm, 

continuously variable 

automatic. 

• Performance – 

0-100km/h, 9.2sec 

• Fuel usage – 

6l/100km 

Toyota has 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 

5.9sec 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. 

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 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 fossil fuel-only 

drivelines. The Corolla in 

all forms is a fuel miser and 

I’d find it a difficult choice 

to choose between any 

variant. However, the SX 

sedan certainly captures my 

attention for its honesty and 

all round appeal. 

Animals Livestock/ 

Supplies 

WANTED Meadow Hay. 

Med Sq. Phone 0274 861 

707 

Classifieds 

Classic Cars & Motorcycles 

Towing 

For safe, damage free 

car transportation 

call Ashley’s Tow Taxi 

Special care for special cars 

ASHLEY’S TOW TAXI 

Breakdown & Relocation 

0800 TOW TAXI • 0800 869 8294 

Firewood 

Animals Livestock/ 

Supplies 

WANTED Meadow Hay. 

Med Sq. Phone 0274 861 

707 

Macrocarpa Sleepers 

200x100 

Ideal for 

landscaping 

1-5m 

We cut to 

length 

Phone 

SUPPLIES LIMITED 021 325 661 

653 21 Ellesmere Manion Road, Road, Rolleston Lincoln 

www.macrocarpasupplies.co.nz 

Funeral Directors 

Non-Service Cremation $1,745 

Commital service with cremation $3,950 

Chapel service with cremation $6,500 

Family burial service from $3,400 

Just Funerals, a family owned and 

operated company with qualified, 

registered and experienced staff. 

Phone 0800 804 663 - 24 Hour Availability 

Email: info@justfunerals.co.nz 

christchurch.justfunerals.co.nz 

SHELTERBELT TRIMMING 

Boundary 

Trimming 

Call Tony Dempsey 

Phone 03 325 3256 

Mobile 0274 323 943 

Gardening 

& Supplies 

ellesmere 

lions 

Pea straw 

now available 

We deliver: 

Small bales $6 

Medium squares 

(equivalent of 

10 small bales) 

$50 

Contact 

alex Hayward 

03 324 4094 

Select Services 


Carpet Binding 

Have your carpet off 

cuts bound by us 

2 Villa Mews, 

Rolleston 

Phone or text 

021 254 4465 

Mon-Thur 9-2.30 

Water Blasting 

Steam Cleaning 

Industrial 

Commercial 

Residential 

Silos Barns Farm 

Machinery etc 

Hi level Dust removal 

Free Quotes 

20 years experience 

Contact Gerry 

021 740 428 


DOWN At your heels? We 

can’t change your luck, but 

we can guarantee you’ll be 

well heeled. For repairs to 

all types of shoes, boots 

and bags drop them into 

Cobbler Glenn’s Agent: 

Magnitude Sports Unit 

6, 92 Rolleston Drive, 

Rolleston, Its cheaper to 

repair than replace 

ADD SOME 

COLOUR 

TO YOUR ADVERT! 

SELWYN TIMES 

Heating 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 


Need a hand? 

✤ Lawns & Edges 

✤ Landscaping 

✤ Gardening 

✤ Hedge Trimming 

✤ Handyman Jobs 

✤ Casual or One Off 

Phone Mike Lineton 

022 341 8848 

Your local 

Selwyn District 

GARDENER/ 

HANDYMAN 

Specialising in: 

Driveways 

Outdoor Areas 

Patios, Pathways, 

Residential 

& Commercial Floors 

Professional Advice 

Free Quotes 

Frank McWatt 

03 423 9344 

027 274 0342 

allwaysconcrete@gmail.com 

www.allwaysconcrete.nz 

Trades & Services 

BUTCHER 

SERVICE 

Watkins Home Kill 

Processing Beef, Pigs, 

Sheep, Deer & Fish. 

Smoking Bacon, Ham 

and small goods. 

Mobile slaughter service. 

124 Burdons Road 

Burnham 

Phone Tim 347 6693




CALLS HAVE b en made to 



City counci lors James Gough, 



– page 4 

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020starnews.co.nz 


destination 



– pages 6 & 7 

ACTION: Six city counci lors including 



Keown have ca led on Mayor Lianne Dalziel 




le ter to Mayor Lianne Dalziel 




year. 



per cent acro s a l ratepayers in 


which is cu rently under public 


wi l be finalised before July 1. 





the cu rent environment it’s 

clear busine s as usual is not 

a propriate and the council 

n eds to l ok at how we enable 


fr eze to o cur, it’s crucial for 


city.” 

Ms Dalziel said the las thing the council’s budget, which is urchNZ, the Canterbury Employers’ 


the city council n eded was for not entirely funded by rates, and 

someone to hi the panic bu ton. the consequences that wi l flow and other key players so we are 

“Calm heads must and wi l from decisions we make. best prepared for the economic 


“The Annual Plan is not cha lenges that lie ahead.” 

“Our residents and busine ses signed off for thr e months so City council chief executive 

wi l be depending on us to we have time to ge this advice. Dawn Baxendale did not rule a 

make adjustments, and we wi l, A the same time, the council zero rates rise out. 

however, we wi l n ed advice is m eting with our economic “We’re considering a series of 

on the impacts on a l aspects of development agency, Christch- 

options in light of the extraordinary 

circumstances related to the economy in response to the 

Covid-19. We wi l discu s these Covid-19 pandemic. 

options with elected members The bi gest b ost is $5.1 

as we develop the Annual Plan,” bi lion towards wage subsidies 

she said. 

for affected busine ses in a l 

The push from city counci lors sectors and regions. 

for a fr eze on rates rises comes •Tips for weathering virus, p3 




a $12.1 bi lion package to aid •From the editor’s desk, p10 

No review 

A message 


Davids heads 

Views on 

Lively group 

over 


matters into 

community board cricket nets 

celebrate 

multi-storey 

and prayers 

his own hands 

advocating body sought 


house 

for peace 

Page 3 Page 6 

Page 3 Page 5 

Page 3 Page 7 

Eastern 

Motorway 

Bid to 

suburbs 

opening 

secure 

repairs 

delay 

could take 

brings 

a while 

relief 






IT COULD 

WEDNESDAY, 

be a while until 

MARCH 25, starnews.co.nz 

2020 

Connecting Your Community relieved to hear the Christchurch TUESDAY, starnews.co.nz 

MARCH 24, 2020 








fruition. 









this term. 


Community 


$290m motorwayten 

in its draft 

Board has writ- 



The original 

submission to 


Chance to the eastern alliance, which 

scope of the 


would essentially be an alliance Helpless to 

Victorious 

Delay in 

Market day 


Annual Plan 

Mike Mora 




extended include 

stoked 

making mall 

goes green at 2019-2020, 

stop property 

captain the whole area bit by bit and 




rebranding 

in style 



flooding 

with cup done,” she said during the 

a clip-on win 

exit safer 

Cashmere HS 

cycleway. 


campaign. 


as possible. 

Page 8 

GIRL Page BOSS: Julia 17 Holmes But chief wants executive to be a Dawn geneticist after Page high school, 3 and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will Page help 10 said GIRL the BOSS: community Julia Holmes are “somewhat 

her achieve thankful” her for dreams. the delay. 

Page 3 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Page 11 said the final submission is yet to 

wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help Board chairman Mike Mora 

her achieve her dreams. Baxendale said any request to 



pursue a specific for biology, project in and the from a young Julia is one of 25 young 

•“The By community Bea Gooding will be somewhat 


for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, be completed but it was likely the 

east would have age to has be always agreed been interested women chosen around the 


technology, engineering requested. 


FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD upon Julia by council. 





Holmes is on a mission on to 


FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Julia 

Consent 




next month, designed 

Holmes is on a mission to Rates 


next month, designed She was shocked to hear the Main South Rd, has been a source 

and maths. 


make a difference in the world. any guidance them to back staff together. around 




PHOTO: GEOFF The SLOAN year 11 St Margaret’s this, she said. 


That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders 



College student has a passion •Turn to page the 5 


opportunity granted 

of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that 

College student has a passion decision 

the opportunity of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 7 



•Turn to 5 

BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... for Collett’s BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... to come 


Restore your oiled CEDAR BLINDS with our Limited re-oiling service. stock 

Restore your oiled CEDAR BLINDS with our re-oiling service. R V STORAGE CENTRE 




Corner plan 

from Govt 




High-tech Cleaning Fujitsu 6kw heat pumps 


preparing High-tech Cleaning 



We clean and repair all types of blinds – Boats, Caravans, • By Devon to help Bolger members of 







Romans and Pleated – with environmentally SAVE 

RESOURCE consent has been 

forced 

ANY 

to 

DECISION 

self-isolate 

on 

because 

helping 

of 

people 



Motorhomes 


friendly cleaning products. $ granted for a major commercial 

Covid-19. 




Temperature Controlled Drying 350 



Expressions of interest sought Spreydon 

will come 

to Neighbourhood 

from the Government, 


Lyttelton. 



Network 

the district 

in 

Facebook 

council 

group 

says. 

admin 


Fabric Blinds - such as Austrian and Buy Now. 


Sonya Hodder got behind 

Said district 

the 

the above proposed centre based 


Roman 


idea after one of its 

council 

members 

chief 

in I Zone Park Rolleston. 

Keep warm WE ARE OPEN being built on Oxford St after 

posted asking if residents 

executive 

are 

David 

WE ARE OPEN 

WE ARE OPEN 

Mon - Fri 

Mon - Fri 

+ Healthy 

Christchurch City Council 

willing to support people 

Ward: 

who 

“(We) will 

On site facilities will include Mon - Fri 


8.00am to 5.00pm are self-isolating 


by 

be 

dropping 

guided by 

off 

8.00am to 5.00pm 


D Security Fence, Swipe food card, and Gate other supplies. 

government 

D Dump Station On Site 


Entrance 

Said Mrs Hodder: 

policy 

D Trickle “One 

and 

of Feed the Power 





D CCTV Camera ladies who is in Dthe guidelines 

Office group works 

in 


Ph 377 0770, 

Ph 377 0770, 

Ph 377 0770, 


47 Mandeville St, Riccarton Ph 377 the first crowdfunding 0034 campaign 

D Wash Down Facility for the Red Cross Dand relation 

Affordable she’s like 

to fifnancial 

David Ward 



47 Mandeville St, Riccarton an emergency person, you 

assistance 

know, 



Christchurch www.dimocksenergy.co.nz sales@dimocks.net.nz www.blindcare.co.nz 

Christchurch 

she goes out with the 

for 

four-wheeldrive 

ratepayers. 


Christchurch 


It is 

and 

likely 

that, and 

be a 

she 

national 

came up 

with 

decision.” 

the idea and so I agreed that 

we should 

Mr Ward 

use our 

said 

Facebook 

it is still too 

page 

early 

as an 

to tell 

avenue 

exactly 

if anybody 

what assistance 

does 

the 

need 

community 

help. 

will need. 

“I’m 

“It’s 

not 

very 

sure 

early 

how 

days 

needed 

and 

that 

I 

it will 

think 

be 

that 

because 

we are 

most 

just 

of 

looking 

the supermarkets 


at how we 

are 

respond 

providing 

to the 

online 

virus. 

DEDICATED: Dave Bryce is passionate about gardening as it is sustainable and promotes healthy eating. GIRL BOSS: Julia Holmes wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help 



delivery 

For us, 

and 

it’s 

things 

about responsiveness 

like that but 



it’s 

to 

just 

the 

hard 

central 

to know 

government 

how it’s going 


• By Bea GoodingIn a survey by Ohu from a young age has always 

guidelines, 

to pan out. 

the safety of staff 


Development, people been can interested in how things 

“I 

and 

just 

the 

think 

safety 

they 

of 

[people] 

our communities.” 

just 


include pumpkins, courgettes, WEST MELTON’S choose Julia whether they worked, think oten the taking things 

need to let us know what they 


The awards were presented to beans, lettuce, rhubarb, Holmes celery, 


is on a mission crowdfunding to campaign apart just should to put them back 


Garden Awards. 

Mr Bryce at a ceremony held at tomatoes, berries, nuts make and 


a difference continue, the world. 

should together. be paused 

help,” she said. 


Network] are about, that’s why tricky if the supermarkets stop aged not to actually go there if 




The fifteen-year-old until has the Covid-19 outbreak That passion is has landed her 

Mrs Hodder said there is no “I just think anything to help we exist. 



award for Best Sustainability Centre earlier this month. 

• Turn to page 6 a passion for biology, brought and under control. the opportunity of her dreams. 

need to panic but it is important our community, that’s what we “We’ve got to look after each the doctors, it’s hard for them as things like that,” she said. 

those who can help do 

• Turn 

their 

to 

bit 

page 

if 

3 

[the Spreydon Neighbourhood other. I guess it’s going to get well. People need to be encour- 





17 West Belt 

or from the bar BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... 

Lincoln 




 



 




















WE ARE OPEN 


R16 11:00 AM Little Women G 

here to help you get 

10:30 AM The Big Trip PG 

Mon - Fri 

• Hearing aids in all price brackets • 



8.00am to 5.00pm 

3:40 PM The Invisible Man R16 


3:40 PM Parasite R13 2:40 PM Emma 

PG 

I Spy Food 

6:05 PM Emma 











Call (03) 390 2332 


PG 

Ph 377 0770, 

Somerfield 

12:40 PM Emma 






47 Mandeville St, Riccarton 03 337 0422 


Phone 021 346 265 



5:30 PM 1917 


Christchurch 

7:40 PM The Invisible Man R16 7:20 PM Emma PG 7:10 PM Radioactive M www.blindcare.co.nz 




per blind 


destination 



Take in an 

ice cream or 

drink 

TUESDAY, MARCH starnews.co.nz 24, 2020 


MP for Ilam 


Christchurch 


0 359 0582 






per blind 

GET CO NECTED WITH 

Scorch 

Broadband 

08 0 726 724 



Dine a the 

La before 

or after 




per blind 


MP for Ilam 


Christchurch 


0 359 0582 






per blind 



destination 





Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 


DRIVEWAYS 

HARRIS 

BULLDOZING LIMITED 

To Let 

RENT ME! 

Ideal as an extra 

bedroom or office. 

no bond required 

• Driveways 

• Car Parks 

• Lifestyle Blocks 

• Site Clearing 

& General 

Earthmoving 

Mark 021 345 571 

or Paul 021 705 996 

Email harrisbull@xtra.co.nz 

www.harrisbulldozing.co.nz 

All Work Guaranteed 

Please phone for a free quote 

Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth. 


• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways 

• Auger Hole Drilling 

• Land Clearing & Development 

• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works 

• Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker 

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

g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz 

www.gmcontracting.co.nz 

• Driveways 

• Trenching 

• Section Clearing 

• Demolition 

• Tree/Stump Removal 

• Truck/Digger Hire 

• Post Driving 

• Section/Lifestyle Block Development 

C O N T R A C T I N G 

Phone: 329 7165 or 027 616 1761 

GARAGE DOORS 

Situations Vacant 

Three convenient sizes from $70 a week: 

Standard 3.6m x 2.4m 

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

Visit our website 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

for display cabin locations 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

Excavations 

• Driveways 

• Car Parks 

• Site Cleaning 

• Demolition 

• Farm Tracks 

• Drain Cleaning 

• Stump & Hedge 

Removal 

• Ashpalt Concrete 

Driveways 

Over 22 Years Experience 

Quality 

Workmanship 

• Driveways 

• Kerb & 

Channel 

• Garden Edging 


Wide range 

oF TruckS 

SWAINS 

KIWI KERB 

(Since 2005) 

Freephone: 0800 081 400 

swainskiwikerb@gmail.com 

• Tennis Courts & 

Swimming Pools 

• Chip Seal Driveways 

• Diggers – 2 Ton 

up to 20 Ton 

• Excavators 

• Bobcat & Drilling 

• For Posthole & 

Fence hole 

For a Free Quote 

on your next project 

Phone Steve on 021 338 247 

or 325 7922 

Free 

QuoTe 

The Genuine 

Custom Made Garage 

Door Professionals 

0800 661 366 

info@custommade.co.nz 

Auckland, Christchurch, Wanaka 

www.custommade.co.nz 

landscaping 

Landscape 

Construction and 

Garden Maintenance 

You can have your gardens, trees, 

shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best 

all year round, for a great price. 

Residential & Commercial Landscaping 

• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation 

• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance 

• Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups 

New Home Landscaping 

Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features 

• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual 

• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable 

Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388 

Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz 

www.revivelandscaping.co.nz 



FOR ALL YOUR 

★Garden Clean-ups 

★Pruning 

★Lawn Mowing 

★Garden Maintenance 

Call us today for a FREE quote 

PH 0800 4 546 546 

(0800 4 JIMJIM) 


BATHROOM TILER 

wet area waterproofing, 

underfloor heating, soap 

boxes, old to new, for best 

results, call Devon on 021 

375-888 or 03 329 5511 

BUILDER QUALIFIED 

Decks, T & G Flooring, 

Villa Restoring, New 

Homes, Weatherboards. 

Free Quotes. Bennet & 

Sons Ltd Sam 027 496- 

9362 or Tony 027 224- 

0374 

CARPET LAYING 

Exp. Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching. 

Phone John on 0800 

003181, 027 240 7416 

jflattery@xtra.co.nz 

CARPENTER 

HANDYMAN 

Small Job Specialists, 

Carpentry, Repairs, 

Decking & Maintenance, 

40 years experience, no 

job too small, Ph Warren 

03 322-1103 or 027 697- 

8541 

CONCRETE CUTTING 

Affordable Concrete 

Cutting with Quality, and 

removal work. Free quote. 

No job to small. Phone 027 

442-2219, Fax 359-6052 

a/h 359- 4605 

Bellamy’s 

Furniture 

Furniture made to 

order and restoration 

by tradesman with 

35yrs experience. 

PH Stephen 

021 073 2624 

LANDSCAPING 

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation, 

Decking, Fencing. 

Kanga & small digger 

services. Check out Squire 

Landscaping on facebook. 

FREE QUOTES. Ph 

Arthur 347-8796, 027 

220-7014 Edwin 027 220- 

7154 


POWER CABLE 

Our Cable or yours, 

phone-fibre-water installs, 

COC supplied, trenching 

and cable locatingservice, 

owner operator 

FREE quote ph 

Gerard 0272379742 

RJB PLUMBING 

Renovations, New Houses, 

Hot Water Cylinders, 

Kitchens Bathroom 

Upgrades, Laundries, 

General Maintenance , 

Water Filters. Phone Mark 

0278690026 

STUMP GRINDING 

Best price guarantee Tony 

0275 588 895 

TILING 

Flooring - Splashbacks - 

Wall incl tile removal, reg 

master tiler, ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

Vehicles Wanted 

CAR REMOVALS 

$$CASH PAID$$ 

CARS, VANS, UTES 

& 4X4 WANTED 

Public Notices 

Keep 

connected 

Digital 

editions 

available on 

your screen 

24/7 

Foam fun follows fire Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 





shop a run for its money. 


Pleasant resident, who is also 

NZ OWNED 

AND 

OPERATED 

FOR 

24 YEARS 

We use world class vehicle 

depollution systems 

0800 8200 600 

www.pickapart.co.nz 


Vaping rules 

in CDHB 

spotlight 

Parent’s 

frightening 

journey 



Award for green-fingered Bryce Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 

www.starmedia.kiwi/digital-editions 









commercial development. 







April 2. 


Hear Better, 

Live Better 

were often male-dominated, 

with particular focus on science, 


and maths. 





Roman 









Julia is one of 25 young 

women chosen around the 

country to participate in 

the GirlBoss Advantage 


designed to mentor the 

female leaders of tomorrow in 

Julia’s on 

a mission 

to make a 

difference 



week the New 


Agency 


industries that were oten maledominated, 

with particular 

focus on science, technology, 

engineering and maths. 








Roman 









funding to 

demolish 

service 

centre 






obtained. 


those who are self-isolating 





Roman 










Hodder says 

the Spreydon 

Neighbourhood 




because 

of Covid-19. 

PHOTO: GEOFF 

SLOAN 

• HAVE YOUR 

SAY: Tell us 

what you’re 

doing to help 


prepare for 



starmedia.kiwi.



SELWYN TIMES 

New tech career in less than a year 

Tech is big and getting bigger. The technology sector boomed 

in 2019, cementing its position as one of our largest export 

earners according to the latest annual TIN (Technology 

Investment Network) Report. The number of people employed 

by the technology sector increased by 7.9 per cent last year 

to 51,569, and Canterbury’s tech revenue alone grew by 10.3 

per cent. It has never been a better time to add tech to your 

skill set and start your journey into NZ’s fastest growing sector. 

The future is tech. Be part of it. 

When it comes to the world of tech, the employment 

opportunities are virtually limitless. SIGNAL’s SHIFT 

programme was created to help you explore, experience 

and embrace those opportunities, adding to your 

qualifications and expanding your earning potential in this 

vibrant, fast-paced sector. 

SHIFT fast-tracks your tech learning with an industryfocused 

one-year programme, that not only boosts your 

skills, but gives you practical industry experience and an 

industry network to help you move into tech. 

Quick. Smart. Relevant. 

SHIFT is an innovative industry-driven programme for 

those who are seeking a new career path, who may or may 

not have a tech background. Open to degree holders in 

any discipline, SHIFT learners have come from diverse 

backgrounds such as medicine, philosophy, sociology, 

commerce, geography, marketing, engineering and 

humanities. 

And if you already have a tech related degree, you can 

expand your expertise by focusing on a new area and 

gaining valuable industry skills and connections. 

A unique learning experience. 

Using immersive studio-based learning and real-world 

industry experience, SHIFT produces graduates with a 

solid base of core tech skills, as well as the communication 

and collaborative skills required in the tech industry. 

SHIFT enables you to meet and work with local tech 

employers. You will complete group projects with tech 

mentors, and also gain experience via a 200-hour 

placement within industry. This allows you to add value to 

your host and to showcase your capabilities. 

Opportunities. 

Tech roles exist in nearly every area, from aviation to zoology, 

and career possibilities are extensive. During SHIFT you 

can focus on software design and development, business 

analysis, data science, web design, project management, 

user experience design, technical writing, service delivery, 

and the list goes on. 

Diversity is important in the tech sector. The best designed 

products incorporate many viewpoints to meet customer 

requirements. Tech firms are actively recruiting to increase 

gender and ethnic diversity across their employees, and 

can sometimes offer flexible hours and remote working 

opportunities. 

SHIFT starts July 2020 and limited partial 

scholarships are also available. 

To find out more about what tech career 

opportunities exist and adding tech to your 

current skills, join us online at one of our 

Virtual Tech Careers Sessions. Register through 

signal.ac.nz/shift or call us on 0800 99 00 24. 

growth in Canterbury’s 

10.3% * tech revenue in 2019. 

*2019 Technology Investment Network Report 

“I went from zero programming skills to 

full-time software engineer in less than 

one year; SHIFT helped me achieve 

what I thought was just a dream!” 

- Teo Bucutea, 2019 SHIFT Graduate 

GRaduate programme 

Join us online for a 

Virtual Tech 

Careers Session 

Wed 13 May: 7.30pm-8.30pm 

Fri 15 May: 12pm-12.45pm 

Tues 19 May: 4pm-4.45pm 

Thur 21 May: 12pm-12.45pm 

Book at signal.ac.nz/shift 

SIGNAL ICT Grad School 

EPIC Innovation Centre 

76/106 Manchester Street 

Christchurch 

0800 990 024 

info@signal.ac.nz 

signal.ac.nz/shift 

The 

future 

is tech. 

Be part 

of it. 

ICT GRADUATE SCHOOL

Selwyn Times: May 13, 2020

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?