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PREPARED: Will Stock is ready to get The Famous Grouse taps pouring again.
• By Devon Bolger
BARS IN the district are
gearing up to fully reopen from
tomorrow.
Many opened last week as
restaurants and cafes as part of
the Government’s alert level 2
hospitality staggered start.
But it is fairly much back to
normal from tomorrow, a relief
for those in the industry.
Said Lincoln’s Famous
Grouse Hotel manager Will
Stock: “I think the community
are excited to come and have
a draft beer. We have had
massive support from the
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
district so far.”
Crate and Barrel in Leeston
owner Craig Bradford said
they cannot wait to be serving
patrons again.
• Turn to page 5
• By Devon Bolger
A MAJOR player in the district’s
construction industry says he
is confident the economy will
bounce back from Covid-19.
An initial report prepared by
economic analysts Infometrics
in April predicts the district’s
economy could contract by 5.4
per cent because of the effects of
Covid-19.
The report
projects the 5.4 per
cent contraction
will occur over
the year to March
2021.
The construction
sector is likely to
be the hardest hit,
which could see a
reduction of 27 per cent,
Russell
Lilley
while accommodation and food
services could reduce by 22 per
cent.
Russell Lilley, owner of Russell
Lilley Construction, which helped
to build Rolleston Square said the
figures surprise him.
“I didn’t think construction
would be hit as hard as hospitality
and accommodation.
• Turn to page 5
Recycling – a change to plastics we can accept
We can now only accept rigid plastic containers
1 2 and 5 in your recycling bin (along with
paper, cardboard, cans and glass bottles).
See page 4 for more information.
selwyn.govt.nz/recycle
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BARS AND hotels can
finally reopen as bars
and hotels tomorrow (see
page 1).
The past week has seen
many become overnight
restaurants and cafes to
comply with Government
regulations.
Why bars and hotels
could not have operated
the same way with social
distancing and table service
as they will have to from
tomorrow is anyone’s guess.
I’m sure many publicans
would have even been
happy with restricted hours
in order to get people back
in the doors and sidelined
staff working again.
And it will possibly
mean driveway drinks like
Golfie’s will be a thing of
the past – in winter anyway.
– Barry Clarke
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Quarry appeal period extended
• By Devon Bolger
AN OPPONENT of the
controversial quarry near
Weedons has managed to have
the time to appeal against it
extended.
Fulton Hogan was last month
given permission to develop the
170ha quarry between Dawsons,
Jones, Maddisons and Curraghs
Rds.
But a resident who lives near
where the quarry will go has
successfully applied to the
Environment Court to have the
appeal deadline extended to
June 29 because of the impact of
Covid-19.
The appeal time limit had
originally been scheduled to
expire on Monday.
The resident, who didn’t want to
be named, told the Selwyn Times
he plans to use his own money
and seek donations from the community
to fund the appeal.
BATTLE: Submitters will now be able to appeal the decision
to allow the Roydon Quarry near Templeton to go ahead until
June 29.
Individuals or groups who
made submissions during the
resource consent process are
able to appeal the decision.
Residents in the area are
gravely concerned about
the health, noise, and environmental
impacts the developments
will bring.
The quarry could open in
2022, producing more than half
a million tonnes of gravel a year
over the next 40 years.
Environment Canterbury
received 329 public submissions
against the proposed quarry out
of a total of 430.
The submissions came from
a wide scope of residents and
businesses.
Meanwhile, the Christchurch
City Council, which submitted
against the quarry, has decided
not to pursue an appeal.
This was after studying the
commissioners’ decision and
seeking a further independent
expert and legal advice.
The submission was made
through the Waipuna/Halswell-
Hornby-Riccarton Community
Board on behalf of the city
council.
The decision not to appeal
was made in the confidential
segment of the city council
meeting last Thursday to ensure
the legal advice obtained could
be discussed by elected members
in detail.
Weedons
Residents Association
member
Simon Moore
made an individual
submission
opposing
Simon Moore
the quarry.
He said
he would
financially support an appeal if
needed.
Mr Moore said the city
council’s decision not to make an
appeal was very disappointing.
“It’s just a matter of roll over
and let it happen I guess. What
can I say? They don’t think it’s
worth fighting a battle for their
people at Templeton.’’
He said the people of
Templeton will remember the
decision of the city council.
In Brief
ANNUAL PLAN SUBMISSIONS
A total of 80 submissions have
been made on the district
council’s Annual Plan. Sixty
people have also weighed
in on the plan via an online
survey. A district council
spokesman said it is a higher
number of submissions than
would generally be expected at
this stage of the process. They
have not yet undertaken any
analysis of the topics covered in
the submissions. A key item in
the consultation is the proposal
to review the rate increases
proposed for 2020/21. Public
consultation will close on
Friday.
HUSKY RESCUE FUNDS
Donations to help Husky Rescue
NZ during the Covid-19 crisis
have begun to dry up meaning
it may have to downsize. The
charity, which is based in
Rolleston, is aiming to fundraise
$32,000 a month to cover the
cost of caring for its dogs.
Founder Michelle Attwood
said they received $27,000 in
donations last month but have
only raised about $7000 so far
this month. To help Husky
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Recycling –
a change to plastics we can accept
We can now only accept rigid plastic containers 1 2 and 5 in your
recycling bin (along with the paper, cardboard, cans and glass bottles).
Containers must be empty, rinsed clean and the lids placed in the rubbish.
You can usually find the
plastic number on or near
the bottom of the container.
Accepted items
Some examples include:
· Condiment and spread jars
(mayonnaise, peanut butter, jam)
· Juice, soft drink and water bottles
· Clear meat trays
· Fruit and vegetable punnets
· Milk bottles
· Personal care bottles (shampoo, shower gel)
· Tubs (margarine, ice cream, large
yogurt containers)
Not accepted
Some examples include:
· 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
· 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)
Unsure about an item? Email: solid.waste@selwyn.govt.nz
selwyn.govt.nz/recycle
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CONFIDENT: Low interest rates will mean the construction industry in the
district will bounce back according to major building company owner
Russell Lilley.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
Employment expected
to decline by 2100 jobs
• From page 1
“We have a bit of work
to do at the moment. It
should begin to pick up
even more now in level 2,”
he said.
Mr Lilley said he is not
worried at all about the
future of construction in
the district.
“The interest rates are
so low at the moment, of
course things will bounce
back. You would be crazy
not to build right now.
“I am 70-years-old, I
have been through a lot
of stuff, I have never been
through a pandemic but
I’ve been through times
when interest rates were 28
per cent. That was in the
80s.”
The Infometrics report
shows transport, postal
and warehousing activities
could fall by 16 per cent.
Professional, scientific
and technical services
would be reduced by eight
per cent, while retail and
wholesale trade would fall
by six per cent.
Consumer spending and
traffic volumes were down
substantially during the
lockdown.
Around 56 per cent of
Gaming, TAB will be operating
• From page 1
“We can’t get enough of
it. We will have a register
for when
people
come in
and we will
seat them
straight
away,” he
said.
Gaming
Craig
Bradford
machines
and TAB
facilities
will also be able to operate
in hotels across the district.
New rules mean patrons
the workforce was able
to work under the level 4
lockdown, and the analysts
expected 78 per cent of
Selwyn’s workforce was
able to work during level 3.
Employment in Selwyn
is expected to decline by
2100 jobs in the year to
March 2021, a drop of
8.6 per cent – but lower
than the forecast national
decline of 9.8 per cent.
Job losses are expected at
all skill levels.
The loss of jobs means
the overall unemployment
rate in Selwyn is forecast
to rise from 2.3 per cent in
the March 2020 quarter, to
7.1 per cent in March 2021.
This compares to the
forecast national unemployment
rate of 9 per cent.
Selwyn’s house prices
are also expected to follow
the national trend,
and decline 10.8 per cent
between December 2019
must be seated and will be
served at their tables.
Darfield Hotel owner Ray
O’Connell said things have
been going well he was
looking forward to being
fully open.
“It will be good to
have the bar back open.
The gaming lounge and
TAB will be available
tomorrow,” he said.
Coalgate Tavern coowner
Steve Joy said they
have been open for dine-in
purposes but will be
back to business as usual
tomorrow.
and December 2021, before
gradually recovering.
Looking ahead, the report
suggests that primary
sector exports are expected
to hold up and food product
manufacturing will
expand slightly, supporting
the district’s longer-term
recovery.
Selwyn Mayor Sam
Broughton the district
council has a central part
to play in the district’s
recovery.
“One of the key things
we can do is maintain
a steady programme of
infrastructure projects that
support local communities,
along with the essential
services that our residents
rely on every day.
“We’re also talking with
community and business
leaders about what the
future looks like, and how
we can work together to
build a stronger Selwyn.”
•The full Infometrics
report, Economic
Impacts of Covid-19 on
the Selwyn Economy, is
available on the Selwyn
District Council website
atwww.selwyn.govt.nz/
services/business/oureconomy
Two Fat Possums
director Murray
Hickman said they
have been preparing for
reopening.
“We are mostly just
getting our systems in
place such as building our
stocks up. Making sure all
our electronic terminals
and things in the back
office are working correctly
and of course some
cleaning.
“We are very excited
to open. It’ll be nice to
get back into the normal
things,” he said.
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Council chief recognised with award
• By Devon Bolger
THE DISTRICT council’s chief
executive David Ward has been
commended for his work in
local government.
He received the president’s
award for distinguished
contribution to the Society
of Local Government
Managers.
Mr Ward said he is proud
and honoured to have
received the award.
Said a society
spokesman: “David
is a long-term and
significant supporter
of SOLGM. He has
been a member since
2003 and has been
heavily involved in two SOLGM
working parties spanning more
than 15 years,’’ he said.
David Ward
Mr Ward joined the
finance working party
in 2004 and became
chairman in 2009, a
position he retained
until 2017.
THe spokesman said
Mr Ward is also a strong
supporter and mentor
to the young leaders that report
to him.
“He has supported them to
attend the executive leaders
programme and several
have gone on become chief
executives.
“In Selwyn, David established
a young leaders group, which
is co-chaired by two different
young leaders each year. Under
his direction they establish a
speaker programme for their
monthly meetings which
includes both internal and
external speakers. They have
a framework of learning from
others and learning from
themselves.”
Mr Ward was appointed
as the district council chief
executive in 2013. His contract
was recently extended until
2023.
Before his current position he
was the chief executive of the
Horowhenua District Council.
A sheepish
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These two in Lincoln
have been keeping
cosy as the weather
gets cooler.
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Sites under evaluation for
second Rolleston high school
• By Devon Bolger
PLANNING FOR a second high
school in Rolleston has taken
another step forward.
Work is ongoing to acquire
land for the school and the Ministry
of Education is currently
evaluating a number of sites.
Engagement with other local
schools and the community has
been delayed due to Covid-19,
but is expected to get this under
way at the beginning of term 3
in July.
A Ministry of Education
spokeswoman said they are
unable to provide detail on the
sites being considered at this
stage.
“So as not to prejudice or
disadvantage our ability to carry
out commercial negotiation.”
The ministry has previously
been in discussions with
Rolleston College about the new
school.
The Ministry of Education
funds land purchases through
its capital budget.
The ministry’s Canterbury
National Education Growth
Plan 2030 predicts Rolleston
College could reach its capacity
of 1800 students by 2027/28.
Meanwhile, the establishment
board of trustees for the new
Rolleston East School has been
appointed.
“The board will oversee the
development and construction
of the year 1-8 school at Acland
Park,” the spokeswoman said.
BACKYARD CRITTERS
Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in
entomology (insects and other invertebrates).
Each week he introduces a new species found
in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims
to raise public awareness of biodiversity,
the variety of living things around us. Check out the full list
of invertebrates found at www.inaturalist.org/projects/
backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincoln-section
Spiders that spend
entire life in a tunnel
TRAPDOOR spiders (Cantuaria
species) are large (20-30mm
long) arachnids, of which there
are more than 40 endemic
species in New Zealand.
THese spiders are characterised
by a serrated comb used for
digging. They live in a hole in the
ground about 10mm in diameter
and 15-30cm deep.
Contrary to its name, not all
species have trapdoors on their
holes. Those species that do have
hinged trapdoors have a highly
camouflaged, circular silk lid
woven with debris from the
ground.
Cantuaria spend their entire
life in their tunnel apart from
when mature males leave to seek
a mate in winter. Prey that come
too close to the hole entrance
are snaffled and pulled back into
their tunnel for consumption.
Lincoln Univesity PhD student
Victoria Smith used beetles
tethered to cotton thread to
entice trapdoor spiders out of
their holes for a study. Trapdoor
spiders can be parasitised by
pompilid wasps that specialise
in attacking larger spiders.
These wasps sting and paralyse
the spider, drag it back to a nest
where they then lay an egg in it.
THe wasp larva will develop
inside the paralysed spider,
finally killing it when it eats its
vital organs. Trapdoor spiders
are also parasitised by large
nematodes (round worms).
THese nematodes brainwash
the spider to find water, where
the nematodes emerge to
complete their lifecycle.
Although this usually occurs
in natural waterbodies, I know
of one case in Lincoln where a
trapdoor spider and nematode
was found in a water bowl left for
pets.
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Rolleston College
Enrolments 2021
Our mission is to empower our learners to transform their lives, communities and futures.
Whakamanatia ngā ākonga kia pikia ngā taumata o nāianei, o ngā tau kei te heke mai, ā-tangata, ā-hapori hoki.
Principal’s Message:
In 2017, Rolleston College became the first new
secondary school to open in the South Island for
more than 50 years. Four years after welcoming its
first cohort of 220 Year 9 students, we now have
a roll of over 950 students across Years 9 – 12.
At Rolleston College, we create a culture where
every learner can stand and succeed as the unique
individual that they are. Our school values enhance
learner’s opportunities to live our school values
as they Develop Self, Build Communities and
Transform Futures. Rolleston College has been
designed to be modern and future-focused with a
physical design which reflects our vision for studentcentred,
personalised teaching and learning. State of
the art facilities paired with a solid record of NCEA
achievement makes Rolleston College the obvious
choice for your child’s secondary education.
Rachel Skelton, Principal
Our Learning
At Rolleston College we have top class facilities and
an exciting and diverse academic programme that
meets the needs of the individual learner.
The curriculum framework is designed to ensure that
the delivery of learning is innovative, learner centred,
skills relevant and cover all aspects of the New
Zealand Curriculum (NZC, 2007).
The Learning Vehicles:
Ako - learners meet with their learning coach to
monitor their progress, develop their personalised
inquiry programme and develop their individual
literacy and numeracy programme as well as their
health and wellbeing programme.
Connected - this is a multidisciplinary approach
to skill and knowledge development and allows
for an authentic context of learning in the areas of
mathematics, science, social science and English.
Selected - learners choose from a range of enrichment
options - from technology, to music, forensic science
to sports specific and all that lies in between.
Senior School:
In the senior years, learners will continue their
journey in advanced learning environments that
will prepare learners for academic success and
achievement. The Rolleston College Curriculum aims
at enabling learners to gain an idea of their passions
and purpose in life. Learners will work towards
NZQA certified qualifications (NCEA).
Wellbeing:
Rolleston College is one of many New Zealand
schools to implement the Ministry of Education
Positive Behaviour for Learner School Wide
Framework. At our school this framework has been
adapted to work within the context of our school
and our learners. The purpose of Positive Behaviour
for Learning-School Wide (referred to as Ready to
Learn at Rolleston College) is to ensure the Rolleston
Spirit is flourishing within our school. The staff have a
strong belief that learners need to be Ready to Learn
and Ready to Flourish. As part of our wellbeing
programme we have a strong emphasis on our ‘Check
and Connect’ programme.
Check & Connect
Our School Values
The qualities that make up the Rolleston Spirit
identify the key values and dispositions that are
important for our learners to develop during their
time at Rolleston College. They focus on developing
the individual learner’s awareness of self, community
and future.
Developing the Rolleston Spirit will equip learners to...
The Rolleston Spirit
Check and Connect:
This is a way of connecting with our learners on a
daily basis and in all learning vehicles. There are a
variety of ways that Check and Connect can operate
- with the essential outcome being that all learners
know that they have staff who care, are ready to help,
and work together to create a flourishing learning
environment. The learners can use and practice
the tools from their kete, just as you would use and
practice numerical skills.
C.A.S.E (Culture, Arts, Sport, Education Outside
the Classroom)
Co-curricular activities are an important part of
life in Rolleston College and the wider community.
We provide a wide range of sports and physical
activities as well as a wide range of arts related and
cultural opportunities.
Enrolment Information
Enrolments are now open for 2021
for all those within our school zone.
Online enrolment forms can be
found on our website under the
Enrolments Tab’.
The deadline for enrolments for
Canterbury Secondary Schools is
the 31st July
phone. 03 595 2490 email. admin@rollestoncollege.nz
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Providing families with random acts of kindness
Natasha Oliver has been
managing donations for
struggling families at
Christmas for three years.
The Rakaia resident
speaks to Devon Bolger
about her work with
the Selwyn Kindness
Initiatives group and her
passion for helping those
in need
How did the idea for the
group begin?
Just over three years ago I
wanted to have a box made up
for everything in it that people
could have for Christmas
Day. I was thinking roast
meat, vegetables, decorations,
Christmas trees and presents.
I thought about how I could
start it and went around to a
few local businesses and put the
word out. I didn’t have much of
anything at that point and it is
quite hard to get things started
when people don’t know who
you are. I managed to get the
vegetables from Healthy Harvest,
about $5000 worth of Christmas
decorations from The Warehouse
and we got brand new presents
from within the community.
My garage was full of stuff and
there were plenty of trips to
The Warehouse to pick up the
decorations. I was thinking well
what do I do now? How do we
get the word out to those people
that don’t have anything? I found
that process quite tricky but I
decided to ask for nominations
of people to give them to. I found
that people would nominate
people who really didn’t need
it and want to use it more of a
thank you or sympathy gift and
that was hard because I wanted
to make sure the boxes went to
families who had nothing. It
was still really nice and we got
some great feedback such as we
would drop a box off to a school
and it would go to a family who
needed it within that school
community. My family and I did
that off our own backs. We spent
two days delivering and it took
HELPING HAND: Natasha Oliver, of Rakaia, spends her free time bringing joy to struggling
families in Rolleston.
us quite a while. The following
year I knew I was going to need
a team and that’s when I started
the group. We had about 40
volunteers collecting food for
about three months the first
year and the second year we had
about 30-something. There was
a period a couple of years ago
where I asked volunteers to come
forward who had time to give
such as lawn mowing and home
cooking, things like that. We
had that running for about three
months and matched them with
people in need.
What community work has
the group done most recently?
I had some Easter buckets
from New World in the North
Island in my possession and
I knew there are obviously
going to be some children in
the community missing out on
Easter this year because of their
family’s financial situation. I
pulled the buckets out, contacted
Rainbow Confectionery through
a friend of mine who sent
down some Easter eggs and
then Covid-19 happened and
we had to hold off. I thought
we would add some colouring
and things so the kids would
have something to do. We have
just been waiting for them to
hand out and I dropped them
off last week all sanitised and
everything. I anonymously
dropped off two buckets to a
family in Rolleston and found
out later that night the kids
thought the Easter bunny had
been released out of lockdown
so he could deliver the eggs for
them. I like to jump and run so
people don’t know where the
goodies have come from because
some people didn’t want people
to know they had nominated
them. We were lucky enough
to have all of the boxes for food
collections donated by Storage
King Rolleston for Christmas
last year. We now drop off all of
the food to the Ellesmere Food
Bank because they cover quite
a wide area around the district
and they know who does really
need it.
Why did you choose
Rolleston as the base for the
initiative?
Rolleston is our go-to in
terms of shopping, petrol and
everything. We think it is a
good metropolitan area for the
initiative. I don’t want to get too
big and try to cover too much,
we are just trying to do what we
can.
What is next for the group?
We are always looking for
volunteers. I am trying to get a
team together to meet up soon,
hopefully in the next couple of
months. I have only so many
ideas, whereas a team would
have many more than I. I am
wanting to start getting prepared
for Christmas this year. I am so
thankful for the people who have
been a part of these initiatives for
the last three years.
The group is heading into its
fourth year now, what keeps
you going?
Knowing there are people out
there much worse off than I. I am
grateful for what I have, I want
to pay it back. I just sort of do
what I can. I was a single mum 20
years ago and I know how hard
it is for some families. Christmas
is my favourite time of the year
and I hate the idea of going away,
•To register your interest in
volunteering or donating, join the
Selwyn Kindness Initiatives group
on Facebook.
sitting there on Christmas Day
and having everything we need
knowing there are families out
there who have nothing. I just
can’t deal with that. It probably
has a lot to do with the fact that I
have empathy and I absorb all the
wrongdoings of the world and I
mourn for all of the sad things.
What do you do for work?
At the moment I am working
at Little India Restaurant in
Rolleston. I have been working
there since late last year. I have
been in hospitality for eight
years. I trained as a teacher and
then jumped into hospitality
after the February 22, 2011,
earthquake and haven’t looked
back. Another avenue I am
wanting to follow is supporting
hospitality businesses. I know
a lot of them are closing down
now which is sad. I haven’t quite
worked out how to follow that
path but we will see.
Could you tell me a bit about
your family?
I am married to a soldier based
at Burnham Military Camp. I
have two children and they are
21 and 23.
New Dance Studio
Opening in Rolleston
Offering classes in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz
for all ages and abilities. Specialising in Royal Academy
of Dance Ballet with a fully registered teacher.
OPEN DAY Saturday May 23, 10am - 2pm
For more information visit our website at
www.auroradancestudio.co.nz
or email: shannon@auroradancestudio.co.nz
2/25 Illinois Drive, Izone, Rolleston
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Fresh, local products
to your door
A collaboration of two Darfield-based businesses
has taken Selwyn by storm. When Johnny Fresh
Darfield and Greendale Butchery decided to
work together to supply the district with a
unique delivery service, Fresh on Wheels, the two
businesses never dreamed they would receive
such a huge demand for their service and have
such a positive impact on people’s lives, especially
during the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Johnny Fresh Darfield manager Mel Tapa says the
fresh produce and meat delivery service became a
lifeline for people living in isolation.
“People really looked forward to seeing the drivers;
kids waved to them from their windows and made
signs to welcome us. It was a real highlight
of our day, knowing we were helping
people who relied on us.”
Fresh on Wheels is the
brainchild of Greendale
Butchery owners Bronwyn
and Matt Dering and
Johnny Fresh Darfield
owner John Heasley and
manager, Mel. Bronwyn
and Mel got together in
late November 2019 to
work out how the service
would operate and soon
got it off the ground, the
operation streamlined
as their experience and
knowledge grew. The service
now delivers to around 300
customers across the Selwyn District
and is steadily growing.
Both businesses pride themselves on offering
fresh, local, quality products. Bronwyn says
Greendale Butchery is a boutique, family owned
and operated business with a small team, creating
award winning smallgoods, bacon and ham.
Johnny Fresh Darfield, says Mel, is a green grocer
that focusses on supplying quality fruit and
vegetables, ordered daily to keep their produce
fresh for their customers.
Fresh on Wheels meat and produce packs can be
ordered on a weekly basis on their Facebook page,
where customers can view variations of meat and
produce packs.
“The new packs, with photos and an order form,
are launched every Sunday night,” says Mel. “We
vary the packs each week and try to co-ordinate
the meat and vegetables so people can create
meals that work together.”
The packs are affordable and family-sized
with a range of purchasing options
including meat, vegetables, and
fruit; meat and vegetables;
vegetables and fruit; meat,
fruit or vegetables only, along
with top ups and add ons.
Deliveries are Tuesday to
Friday – with Kirwee and
West Melton on Tuesdays;
Rolleston and Burnham
on Wednesdays; and
Prebbleton and Lincoln on
Thursdays. Areas local to
Darfield including Hororata,
Sheffield, Waddington,
Springfield and Oxford work on
a click and collect basis.
The Fresh on Wheels team is excited
about their service and looks forward to
providing Selwyn communities with a professional
service supplying local, fresh products.
If you would like to place an order and join their
online community, visit their Facebook page:
Fresh on Wheels.
Fresh on Wheels: Bronwyn Dering of Greendale
Butchery and Mel Tapa of Johnny Fresh Darfield with an
example of a full meat, vegetable and fruit pack offered
by their home delivery service, Fresh on Wheels.
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Former Lincoln bowler Jamieson
offered national cricket contract
• By Jacob Page
FORMER LINCOLN and
Canterbury Country cricketer
Kyle Jamieson has been offered a
New Zealand Cricket contract for
the upcoming season.
The 25-year-old, who moved
back to Auckland last season after
five years with Canterbury Country,
burst onto the international
stage this summer with player of
the match performances in his
debut home ODI and test series
against highly-rated India.
He is one of three new contracted
players, with Wellington
batsman Devon Conway and
Central Districts spinner Ajaz
Patel also on the list.
Auckland batsman Jeet Raval
SPORT
and Colin Munro have missed
out along with Canterbury spinner
Todd Astle.
Selection manager, Gavin
Larsen said Jamieson deserved
the accolade.
“Kyle’s performances against
the might of India were nothing
short of outstanding and at 25
years of age he’s certainly got a big
future,” he said.
As part of the formal contracting
procedure, the New Zealand
Cricket Players Association was
consulted and it expressed satisfaction
the process, as outlined
in the master agreement, was
adhered to.
Players offered central
contracts for 2020-21 – Tom
Blundell, Trent Boult, Devon
Conway, Colin de Grandhomme,
Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill,
Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom
Latham, Henry Nicholls, James
Neesham, Ajaz Patel, Mitchell
Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee,
Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ
Watling, Kane Williamson, Will
Young.
The White Ferns contract
offers are set to be released in the
coming week.
DESERVED: Former Lincoln pace bowler Kyle Jamieson made
his Black Caps debut last season and has now been offered a
national contract.
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
Ransley second
and 20 points
clear of third
PREBBLETON’S Jaden Ransley
sits in outright second with three
rounds remaining of the eSport
Cup virtual motorsport series.
Round eight tomorrow night is
at Silverstone, the home of British
racing.
Ransley, 18, had a consistent
seventh round last week.
After a self-confessed “shocker”
during qualifying where he
managed 12th on the Oran Park
track near Sydney, he managed
sixth and third to remain well in
contention for the title.
“We had a bit of a shocker in
qualifying so we were on the
back foot from there but we
had good momentum and good
speed throughout the night
which helped,” he said.
“We now have a 20-point
buffer to third which is great
with three rounds to go.”
Ransley said the two races did
not always go smoothly but he
managed to avoid major issues.
“In turn one of race two I
got taken out but only suffered
minor damage so I could keep
going.
“Keeping out of trouble, especially
on a track like that which
is small and tight is the way to
go.
“I’m learning from the other
tracks not to be so aggressive on
the first few laps and to just let
things unfold in front of me,” he
said.
OPEN DAYS AT
WOODCROFT ESTATE
Friday and Saturday, 22nd & 23rd May, 10am to 2pm
Come and visit a retirement lifestyle village that gives its
residents their capital gain upon resale.
You will find Woodcroft Estate at 34 Kendon Drive in
Rolleston’s Levi Park. Call to set a time so we can comply with
Level 2 guidelines and keep you safe.
03 421 7796 or 021 292 1141
www.woodcroftestate.co.nz
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Council services and facilities
reopen under Level 2
Welcome back! Most Council services and facilities are back to normal under COVID-19 Alert
Level 2 conditions, but with some restrictions or reduced services.
The Council’s Rolleston offices, including AA services, are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm.
Selwyn libraries have also reopened – initially with reduced hours. Darfield and Leeston Library
and Service Centre will be open from 10am–4pm Monday to Saturday, while Lincoln Library and
Service Centre and Rolleston Library will be open from 10am–4pm Monday to Sunday. Most
library programmes will not be operating, but online programmes and e-resources will continue to
be available.
Selwyn Aquatic Centre is open for adult lane swimming, aqua jogging, modified aqua fitness,
higher level Learn to Swim programmes, and squad swimming from 6am–9pm Monday to Friday
and 8am–8pm Saturday and Sunday.
Community and recreation centres are open with reduced hours, and fitness programmes are
gradually resuming.
Parks, reserves, playgrounds and sports areas are open, but users are reminded to practice
safe distancing. The Foster Park Playground and Rolleston Skate Park will remain closed until at
least 25 May because of public health requirements. The limits on gathering numbers, along with
requirements for contact tracing and cleaning, mean it is not possible to open them at present.
People using playground equipment are encouraged to wash or sanitise their hands before and
after use.
Building consents processing and building inspections will resume as normal.
Dog microchipping clinics have restarted using a booking system. If your dog is registered with
the Council you can book for an appointment in Rolleston to have it microchipped for free by
visiting selwyn.govt.nz/bookmcclinic.
Customers planning to visit our offices or service centres are asked to note the following health
and safety requirements:
· Numbers of people entering the building may be limited to help manage safe distancing
· All visitors must sign-in on entry for contact tracing purposes
Please also consider delaying your visit to the Council offices for a few days, especially for nonurgent
enquiries, while staff settle in to new systems and routines.
People can also use online services or contact us by phone, 0800 SELWYN (735996) or email
contactus@selwyn.govt.nz or via the Council website or on the Snap Send Solve app.
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 runs along 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.
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.
One lane of Trents Road is closed heading south east away from Springs Road while upgrades are
made to the sewer system. Traffic management is in place. Culvert construction is taking place on
Malvern Hills Road. Traffic management is in place.
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 selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan20
Selwyn well placed to recover
from pandemic impacts
Selwyn’s diverse economy and strong agricultural base are likely to
reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the district’s economy, a report
by economic analysts Infometrics shows.
The report, prepared in April, projects Selwyn’s economy will
contract by about 5.4 percent over the year to March 2021.
Employment is expected to decline by 2,100 jobs or by 8.6 percent
– lower than the forecast national decline of 9.8 percent.
The overall unemployment rate is forecast to rise to 7.1 percent in
March 2021, compared to 9 percent nationally. House prices are
also expected to decline 10.8 percent between December 2019 and
December 2021, before gradually recovering.
Primary sector exports are expected to hold up and food product
manufacturing will expand slightly, supporting the district’s longerterm
recovery.
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says many households and
businesses in Selwyn have been hard hit by this pandemic, but
there are positives too.
“It will take time for us to recover, but because we are less exposed
to the international tourism market we’re better off than many other
parts of the country.
“It’s clear the construction boom will take a hit – but we know
Selwyn offers a great lifestyle and affordable housing options that
will remain attractive to many families.
“Another real strength in Selwyn is our agricultural sector – and
it’s encouraging to see that primary exports and food production
are forecast to remain stable. I hope we’ll see employment
opportunities open up in those sectors too.”
The Council has a central part to play in the recovery, he says. “One
of the key things we can do is maintain a steady programme of
infrastructure projects that support local communities, along with
the essential services our residents rely on.
“We’re also talking with community and business leaders about
what the future looks like, and how we can work together to build a
stronger Selwyn. That will include things like making the most of our
rural character and strong local networks, finding ways to support
local businesses and encouraging locals and visitors to explore our
outstanding natural environment.”
The full Infometrics report is available on the Council website.
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
Council Call
Selwyn District Council
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)
Rolleston Library
Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Ph 347 2880
Darfield Library & Service Centre
1 South Terrace, Darfield
Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780
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Selwyn
Community
Fund
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
Selwyn Open – ahead of the game
As part of our Selwyn Open campaign we’re profiling some of the many excellent businesses local to
you. You can find these businesses on the Selwyn Business Directory at selwyn.govt.nz/directory
This week we talk to Andrew and Priscilla Foster from Magnitude Sports Rolleston.
As we reach the point where we can return to our favourite games, Selwyn’s only sports store
Magnitude Sports is re-opening its doors.
The store first opened its doors in February last year in Faringdon, later moving to a bigger store in
Rolleston’s town centre.
During Alert Levels 4 and 3, they kept going with online orders, product deliveries, contactless pickups,
advice over the phone and social media competitions with prizes.
With the number of sports clubs and events in Selwyn, the couple felt there was a need for a sports
store in Selwyn, saving residents a drive into Christchurch city.
“There’s no one else in Selwyn doing what we’re doing. We’ve got some pretty cool products that will
save people from going into town to get them,” Andrew said.
The store offers everything from fishing to footwear, home fitness gear and even sometimes motocross
products, all supplied from New Zealand wholesalers, except for some overseas clothing brands.
“We try to keep it as local as we can.”
And if there’s anything they don’t have, Andrew says they are happy to order stock in.
The Fosters have lived in Selwyn for 14 years and,
with their children Jacob and Libby, are involved
with local rugby, netball and football clubs. Living
locally helps them keep up with local needs. They
pride themselves on customer service and advice
that can sometimes get lost in bigger stores,
Andrew says.
The store also supports the community by donating
prizes to raffles and collaborating with sports clubs
and local schools.
“We’re just local people trying to get our business up
and running. We want to thrive and get bigger so we
can help out the community.”
Be road safety aware – think small
As we get back to moving around under Alert Level 2 this week we’re asking people to think small and
look out for our children on the roads.
Over 10,000 children go to school in Selwyn – that’s nearly 20% of our population – and many are on
the move, heading back to school this week.
Selwyn School Road Safety Coordinator Stephanie Hautler is encouraging everyone to keep their eyes
peeled for our young people heading back to school by foot and on wheels.
For those heading to school here are some travel safety tips:
· Be bright and be seen. Ask your school for a safety vest.
· Tackle the routes together, talking about sneaky driveways and blind corners.
· Get out and active together to reduce the chaos at the school gate.
· Wear your helmets – this goes for caregivers too… young people are watching you!
We’re heading
back to school
Please watch
out for us
Enjoying culture and community
Continuing our series celebrating the Faces of Selwyn.
Visit selwyn.govt.nz/facesofselwyn for the full story.
warm, late-summer evening, early this year international students
from Lincoln University’s Master of Science in Food Innovation meet
at a house near Lincoln’s Liffey stream.
Their host, toxicology Professor Ravi Gooneratne, interrupts the
chattering with a big smile to thank everyone for coming.
It is a privilege to work with young people from different countries
and cultures, he says. Originally from Sri Lanka, he says he can
relate to these students after studying for his PhD in Australia and
teaching in Canada before moving to Lincoln.
“I treat them as my sons and daughters to a large extent. I invite
them to my place about twice a year and we have an evening where
they bring their cultural dishes so we get a chance to taste all the
different dishes from different countries.”
Ravi, his wife and their two young children moved to Lincoln in 1988
after six years at the University of Saskatchewan, where winters
reach -40 degrees Celsius.
The neighbours in Lincoln were very friendly, helping him settle. He
joined the Lincoln Rotary club in 1994, becoming president in 2005.
“We have really enjoyed our stay in New Zealand and we have met a
lot of friends. The Lincoln community is fantastic.”
He’s even kept the same hairdresser from when he first arrived.
“I’ve been paying the 1988 rates, even now she hasn’t increased the
amount she charges,” he laughs.
Every so often he visits the local Buddhist temple, gathering with
friends from the Sri Lankan community. He also continues to travel,
visiting family in Sri Lanka each year and working as a professor at
two Universities in China; Guangdong and Jiangnan.
In 2018 he was awarded a key to the city of Zhanjiang for
his outstanding contribution to its economic, cultural, social,
educational and international relations.
Supporting Selwyn businesses
with digital smarts
The Council is kick-starting a Selwyn Gets Digital webinar series
which focuses on supporting Selwyn businesses to get the most out
of going online.
The series is being run by various Kiwi specialists including Yellow
Design, Mint Design and Rushton Marketing and will support
businesses to enhance their online presence and techniques and
get maximum benefit from digital marketing.
The series will cover tips for online purchasing, advice for digital
marketing in a COVID-19 world and help on making the most of
Facebook and social media advertising.
Online purchasing and eCommerce
Tuesday 19 May 1.30–2.30pm
Beginner’s Digital Marketing in a COVID-19 World
Tuesday 26 May 10–11am
Facebook for Business (Beginners)
Tuesday 2 June 10–11am
Social Media Advertising
Thursday 4 June 10–11am
Register now: selwyn.govt.nz/getdigital
Meetings
Council meeting
Wednesday 27 May 2pm, at Council Chambers, Rolleston.
Leeston Library & Service Centre
19 Messines Street, Leeston
Ph 347 2871
Lincoln Library & Service Centre
Gerald Street, Lincoln
Ph 347 2876
0800 SELWYN
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Tasty Bites
Sweet treats using condensed milk
Consensed milk is milk
that has had 60 per cent
of its water evaporated
away. The thickened milk
then has sugar added
to make it the perfect
ingredient for decadent
baking and desserts
Five ingredient rocky road
fudge
32 servings
Ingredients
2 395g cans sweetened condensed
milk
130g salted honey-roasted
peanuts
140g pink and white marshmallows
(about 2cm each)
350g block milk chocolate,
chopped
Directions
Grease an 18cm x 28cm slice
pan. Line base and sides with
baking paper, extending paper
2cm above edges of pan.
Place white chocolate and
half the condensed milk in a
microwave-safe bowl. Microwave
on high for 1min 30sec, stirring
every 30sec, or until melted
and smooth. Add peanuts and
marshmallows. Stir to combine.
Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Smooth surface. Refrigerate.
Meanwhile, place the remaining
condensed milk and the milk
chocolate in a microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave on high for
1min 30sec, stirring every 30sec,
or until melted and smooth.
Carefully spoon mixture over
white chocolate layer and gently
smooth surface. Refrigerate for
4hr or until firm. Serve.
Strawberry and condensed
milk slice
15 servings
Ingredients
190g plain flour
100g cold butter, chopped
80g pure icing sugar, sifted
1 ½ tbsp iced water
An independent school
education is a precious
gift and it doesn’t have
to break the bank
At St Michael’s, we have been
nurturing the children of our city
for 169 years. Our small classes and
traditional education offer your child
outstanding specialist and individual
attention. With twenty pupils per
year – and twenty desks! – every child
has a sense of identity and place at St
Michael’s.
Extension programmes begin in
Year 5 in English and Mathematics,
challenging your child to achieve to
the best of their abilities. Specialist
Science in our dedicated lab is wide
ranging from the traditional to the
experimental. Lessons are wide
ranging too, as pupils frequently visit
our extended campus: the gardens,
library, museum…
St Michael’s is at the heart of the city,
and at the heart of St Michael’s are
the essential values of Christian faith
and good citizenship. Building on this
foundation, our wider curriculums
in History, Geography, languages, RE
and Art teach good citizenship in a
global context.
St Michael’s children are wellrounded,
participating in sport, music
and drama in and out of school.
Over half our pupils play at least one
musical instrument, and sing in one
of our three choirs. Stage Band and
Orchestra offer your child key first
steps in ensemble performance.
At the senior level, Parare, our Y7&8
programme, advances education
outside the box, from financial literacy
to outdoor ed, leadership challenges to
new sports, art and technologies.
If these opportunities suit your child,
who will be in Year 6, 7 or 8 in 2021,
enrol for Scholarship Day, 25 May
(Alert Levels permitting.) There are
tests in reading, writing and maths;
auditions for those who play or sing;
a chance to tour the school and meet
the other pupils.
To enrol for a scholarship or
to arrange a tour, contact
Mrs Bec Hitchcock:
registrar@saintmichaels.co.nz;
T: 379 9790.
255g desiccated coconut, plus 2
tbsp, extra
40g self-raising flour
395g can sweetened condensed
milk
2 eggs, lightly whisked
2 tbsp shredded coconut
250g fresh strawberries, hulled,
thinly sliced
Icing
1 tbsp pure icing sugar, sifted
½ tsp butter, room temperature
2 tsp milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 180 deg C (160
deg C fan forced). Grease the base
and sides of a shallow 3cm-deep,
20 x 30cm slice pan and line with
baking paper, allowing the paper
to overhang the long sides.
Place plain flour, butter and
½ cup icing sugar in a food
processor and process until
mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Gradually add the iced water
and process until the mixture
comes together in a ball (you
may not need all the water). Press
mixture evenly over the base of
the prepared pan. Use a fork to
prick the base all over. Bake for
15-20min or until light golden.
Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, combine desiccated
coconut and self-raising flour
in a large bowl. Add condensed
milk and egg. Stir until combined.
Spread evenly over base. Mix
the shredded coconut and extra
St Michael’s is
pleased to offer
academic, music and
choral scholarships
for 2021 for pupils in
Years 5, 6 & 7
Contact us for
application and
audition details.
desiccated coconut in a bowl
then scatter over slice mixture.
Arrange strawberry on top.
Bake for 30min or until firm
and golden. Set aside in pan for
10min to cool slightly. Lift out
of pan onto a wire rack to cool
completely.
To make the icing, combine
icing sugar, butter and enough of
the milk in a small bowl to form
a thick paste. Place the bowl over
a saucepan of simmering water
(make sure bowl doesn’t touch the
water) and stir until mixture thins.
Spoon icing into a sealable
plastic bag and snip off one
corner. Drizzle over the slice.
Set aside until set then cut into
pieces.
St Michael’s
Your school at the heart
of the city since 1851
SCHOLARSHIP DAY
Monday 25 May
registrar@saintmichaels.co.nz
www.saintmichaels.school.nz 249 Durham Street 379 9790
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Your Favourite
Restaurants, PHARMACY Cafés
FITNESS
Pubs & Liquor Outlets
GIFTS &
HOMEWARE
HEALTH &
BEAUTY
direct to your door, dine in or takeaway
Your guide to Selwyn’s delicious food options and hospitality supplies
SUPPORT LOCAL!
NOW OPEN
FOOD SERVICES FASHION
welcome to the famous grouse hotel
open 7 days • ORDERS FROM 4PM • DELIVERIES 5PM - 8.30PM • Menu at famousgrousehotel.co.nz
RESTAURANT OPEN
EXCITING NEW
FOR DINING - ONLINE
RETAILERS
TAKEAWAYS AND
DELIVERIES
OPENING SOON
Monday - Thursday from 4pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Midday
Restaurant bookings essential,
entry off William St
2 Gerald Street, Lincoln • P: 03 325 2408
5
Be Safe &
Keep Others Safe
The team @ Veenuz are happy to re-open the kitchen, adhering to all the new safety and
social distancing practices for delivering food safely.
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.
Restaurant
now open for
dining
NOW
OPEN
FOR
TAKEAWAYS
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.
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
Open for
dining &
takeaway
orders
17 West Belt Lincoln
Please book your table or www.thelaboratory.co.nz
order
17
your
West
takeaways
Belt Lincoln
on 325 3006.
NOW OPEN
Takeaway Pizza & Beer
17 West Belt Lincoln
Takeaway Pizza & Beer
IS this Just what you've ALL been missing??
17 West Belt Lincoln
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
NOw AVAILABLe FOR TAKEAWAY 4pm-8pm Tues-SUN
Order by TEXT
Contactless Pick-up and Pay
See our website or Facebook for full menu and details
www.thelaboratory.co.nz
See our website or Facebook for full menu and details
5
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
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
SELWYN TIMES
Govt helps primary sector
prepare for future droughts
A new $500,000 fund will help farmers
and growers prepare their businesses to
recover from drought as the economy gets
moving again, according to Agriculture
Minister Damien O’Connor.
The fund provides advisory services
that usually cost $5000 to equip rural
businesses with professional and technical
advice to help them recover from and
better prepare for future drought.
“As we rebuild the economy following
the effects of a global pandemic, we
have an opportunity to build back better
than before and factor in resilience for
our productive primary sector,” Damien
O’Connor said.
“So far this year the Government has
invested $17 million to help droughtstricken
regions recover from what many
are saying is the worst drought in living
memory. It has affected all of the North
Island and a good portion of the South.
“Although there has been a bit of rain
relief recently, it takes steady rain at the
right time to get grass growing again. The
flow-on effects of water shortages and low
feed availability take a long time to fully
recover from and some farmers will be
dealing with the effects of this drought for
a year or more.
”One of the unusual consequences of the
drought has already started to be noticed
by consumers – that being the paler colour
of our butter.
“As the saying goes ‘you are what
you eat’. The same goes for cows. New
Zealand’s unique pasture-based farming
system gives our butter a wonderful yellow
colour. The shortage of grass and reliance
on supplementary feed has meant our
butter has started to turn white. A return
to yellow will maintain our competitive
advantage in our export markets.
“We know that, with climate change, we
can expect more acute weather events so
it’s important we help farmers and growers
get their businesses ready for future
drought.
“Key to recovery is making good
decisions, based on sound advice. The
purpose of this new fund is to ensure our
farmers and growers can tap into this
advice.
“The fund will address the longer-term
issues but there are also ongoing, acute
issues that need to be addressed with
urgency. Access to feed is the biggest
acute issue so two feed coordinators are
in place as of today, one in the North
Island and another in the South, to make
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
Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm or after hours by appointment
sure available feed gets from where it is to
where it’s most needed.
“The primary sector has shown time and
again it has the strength, resilience and
ability to recover from tough times and
come back stronger than ever. I have every
faith that – with this support – they’ll get
through this too.’’
The fund will be managed by the
Ministry for Primary Industries and will
pay for recovery advisory services of up to
$5000 (excl GST) for selected applications
in drought-affected regions.
Funding can be used for a range of
advisory services and drought-related
advice, like:
Strategic planning and the development
of farm business plans
Practical, on-the-ground advice and
support like land management and
sustainable management techniques
Technical advice on soil and pastures,
animal production, and feed budgeting.
To be eligible for this fund:
The farm is located in one of the 2020
drought affected regions or districts
including Selwyn
The business has been negatively affected
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
Sat 8am-12pm (WOFs only)
by the 2020 drought
50% of the farmer’s income, in a normal
year, is earned from this farming business
The fund is open for applications
between 11 May and 12 June 2020.
TANDEM AXLED
GALVANISED TRAILER
Fully galvanised, tandem axled transporter trailer, fitted with electric brakes, hand winch, side lights,
spare wheel and rear side stands for smooth loading.
SPECIFICATIONS
Deck dimensions (L x W) (mm): 4000 x 1900
Drawbar (mm): 1500
Deck height (mm): 460
Wheel rim: 13 inch
Tyre: 175/80D13
Net weight (kg): 580
Max. carrying capacity (kg): 1600
Winch capacity (kg): 900
3 TRUCKS
3 CARS
3 LUBES
3 SERVICING
3 FLEET WORK
3 BOATS
3 DIESEL INJECTOR &
PUMP SERVICING
3 ENGINE TUNING
Tuatara Machinery Ltd • 291 Weedons Ross Road
Tel. 03 347 4956 • Mob. 0274 770 070
www.tuataramachinery.co.nz
3 BRAKES
3 MAXXIS TYRES
3 WHEEL
ALIGNMENTS
3 BATTERIES
3 WOFs
3 CAMBELTS
AND MUCH MORE!
PRICE: $5,500.00 GST inclusive
839 Jones Road, Rolleston P.O. Box 16 Rolleston
Phone Simon on 347 7110 or Mobile 027 272 9213
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Wednesday May 20 2020 17
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
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
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HOME PROFESSIONALS
SELWYN TIMES
Businesses continue to
cater for their
communities
Supporting local has never been more important than now as businesses
move into level two and re-open their doors and services to the public.
The Selwyn district offers a diverse range of businesses and industry;
support local and help our communities thrive…
Gumleaf
Extend the life of your spouting
Gumleaf Gutter Guard is an effective way
of preventing leaf litter from gathering in
your spouting and can also protect tank
water from being contaminated, ensuring
the safety and quality of the water supply.
Snow can also damage spouting and
the Gutter Guard protects the spouting
by spreading the load. Quotes can be
provided within 24 hours and installation
on an average sized house takes a few
days. To discuss your requirements with
Gumleaf Gutter Guard, phone 0800 486
532 or email rohan@gumleaf.co.nz.
Canterbury
Timber & Hardware
Timber Wood Fuel Pellets
20kg Bag for $12.50
Call in today for your free quote!
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
GARAGE DOORS
We are here
The Genuine
Custom Made Garage
Door Professionals
0800 661 366
info@custommade.co.nz
Auckland • Christchurch • Wanaka
www.custommade.co.nz
Canterbury Timber and Hardware
Timber to your door
Canterbury Timber and Hardware
provides landscaping and rural timber
including NZ Pine, Oregon and
Macrocarpa, along with imported
sustainable timber and composite timber
products. For the rural farmer or lifestyle
block owner, they supply fencing materials
including posts, wire and netting, gates
and hardware and electric fencing
products with daily deliveries. Canterbury
Timber and Hardware also offers
personalised pick and pack service and
can quote your project, or feel free to call
them on 03 347 7465 for advice. Their
site at 167 Manions Road, Weedons, is
wheelchair and disability friendly.
Custommade
Increase your home’s value
Custom Made Garage Doors designs
and builds high quality garage doors and
is New Zealand’s leading architectural
garage door company. All their innovative
door designs and their workmanship are
fully guaranteed along with their -the-shelf
sectionals and tilt and roller doors. If your
garage door needs repairs, spare parts or
servicing, Custom Made Garage Doors
can help. Their experienced team is happy
to discuss a garage door solution that
will best satisfy your budget, individual
requirements and home aesthetics.
Call Custom Made Garage Doors Ltd
today on 0800 661366 or visit www.
custommade.co.nz.
STOP BIRDS
hail, leaves, snow & vermin from
blocking & damaging your spouting
Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre
will even keep out pine needles. Will not rust or sag with age or load.
10 year warranty, range of colours.
Proven in Australia & New Zealand over the last 15 years.
FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING WATER
FROM YOUR ROOF.
NOW AVAILABLE: STAINLESS STEEL MICO MESH
Call Rohan anytime Mon-Sat for a
no-obligation assessment & quote
03 982 8850 0800 486532 www.gumleaf.co.nz
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HOME PROFESSIONALS
Businesses continue to
cater for their communities
Juice Electrical
Look local for electrical needs
Locally owned and operated and based in Rolleston,
Juice Electrical has been servicing the Selwyn district for
over 14 years with Greg Horton and his team of qualified
master electricians dedicated to the local community –
and with no service vehicle charge for Rolleston. Juice
Electrical can help with all your electrical needs providing
a professional and timely service whether it is residential,
commercial or industrial, indoors or outdoors. Look out
for the brightly coloured Juice Electrical vans as they
work hard to look after the Selwyn district’s electrical
needs. Call Greg and the team at 03 379 6644.
Heatstore
Putting the heat on for winter
Heatstore in Blenheim Road stocks the “best of the
best” log and pellet fire options available in New Zealand.
Heatstore supplies and installs a huge range of heating
options including log and pellet burning fires exclusive
to the company. They are also an accredited provider
to both the ECan Healthier Homes loan and the EECA
Warmer Kiwi Homes grant schemes. Heatstore has an
excellent selection of fires on display at 472 Blenheim
Road and is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and
10am to 1pm on Saturdays. To find out more visit
heatstore.co.nz.
Generation Homes
Building on time and on budget
Building on time and on budget is guaranteed when
you choose Generation Homes. The team is treats
everyone with respect including suppliers, contractors
and of course, the clients with ongoing communication
including frequent meetings, updates and walkthroughs.
Once the site is excavated, every home is built in 18
weeks. All up it is a six to seven month process that
includes drawing the plans and going through the council
consenting process. The Generation Homes show home,
at 2 Reuben Avenue in Branthwaite, is open from 12pm
until 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Our Services
“Exclusive”
Blaze King ULEB Wood Fires
• House Re-Wiring
• Garden Lighting
• New Builds
• Mitsubishi Heat Pumps
• Office Re-Fits
• Internet & Telephone
• TV Aerials
• Spa Pool Installation
• Industrial Installation
• Electrical Safety
Certificates
03 379 6644
Mobile 021 22 77 275
Web juiceelectrical.co.nz
Email greg@aelectrical.co.nz
PO Box 7778,
Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240
Pellet and Wood Fire Specialists
472 Blenheim Road
Sockburn
Phone: 03 343 1651
Open 8:30am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 1pm
www.heatstore.co.nz
opeN By
AppoINtMeNtS
IN ALL tHree
LoCAtIoNS
Our friendly team
are here to help
SHow HoMeS
Halswell Commons
19 Holmes Hanover Lane
(Off Halswell Road)
Copper Ridge
1 Albert Wills Ave, Halswell
(Off Halswell Junction Road)
Branthwaite
2 Reuben Avenue, Rolleston
(Off Lincoln Rolleston Road)
www.generation.co.nz/christchurch
MAKING BUILDING easy
Generation Homes Christchurch
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HOME PROFESSIONALS
SELWYN TIMES
Businesses continue to
cater for their communities
Sharon Crofts
Beautiful gardens create appeal
Sharon from Sharon Crofts Landscape
Design can add the professional touch
to your garden or outdoor area and
create the finishing touches to the curb
appeal of your property. Sharon covers all
aspects of landscape design from initial
site consultation to design concepts and
planting proposals so homeowners can
implement themselves or you can use
her team of experienced and professional
contractors. Whatever the size of your
landscape project, give Sharon a call at
Sharon Crofts Landscape Design on 03
329 6229.
Lagoon Pools
Perfect time for that new pool
Winter is the ideal time to get your new
pool installed with Lagoon Pools and they
can also include lighting and fountains to
make the best of your new asset. Lagoon
Pools installs pools in sizes to suit both
large and small sections, ranging from
three metres to 12 metres in length with
a variety of widths, colours and shapes.
Lagoon Pools is the Leisure Pools dealer
for the South Island. Call Lagoon Pools
at 0800 927 282 or 03 349 2160 or visit
their website www.lagoonpools.co.nz for
more details.
Pumps and Filters
Looking after your pump and filter
needs
Pumps & Filters can look after all
pump and filter needs including design,
manufacture, installation, maintenance
and repairs. They supply and install tanks
in a range of colours and sized from 425
to 30,000 litres and tank pads to meet
manufacturer specifications along with
new pumps fitted to the tanks. The Pumps
and Filters team also test water and install
water filtration and purification systems.
Their showroom is at 551 Halswell
Junction Road, phone them on 03 423
1925 or 0800 478 633, email chch@
pumps-filters.co.nz or visit www.pumpsfilters.co.nz.
Outdoor Space
Everything for your outdoors
Winter is a great time for landscaping
with minimum interruption. The
Outdoor Space can provide paving,
irrigation, lawns including artificial grass,
planting, fencing, water features, pergolas,
outdoor fires, raised planters, decks,
stone walls and pillars, brick and block
laying, vegetable gardens - and lighting.
Their range of stones, bark, timber and
pavers can be viewed at their office at 211
Wards Road in Rolleston. Or, with staff in
Rolleston, Christchurch and Ashburton,
they can bring the samples directly to
your door. For more information or to
view some of their projects, visit www.
theoutdoorspace.co.nz.
Sharon CroftS
LandSCape d e S ign
• Consultations • Design Concepts • Planting Plans
For the Outdoor Space
of your Dreams...
Paving, Irrigation, Lawns, Planting,
Fences, Pergolas, Water-features,
Outdoor fires, Raised Vege beds,
Decks, Artificial grass & more...
P. 329 6229
M. 0274 311 558
s-crofts@xtra.co.nz
www.sharoncrofts.co.nz
Call Aaron & the team today!
Phone: 03 347 4422 or 021 542 402
Email: Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz
www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz
Lagoon
Pools
03 349 2160
0800 92 72 82
Canterbury Ltd
• Quotations for water system designs and water testing
• Pipes, valves, fittings sales
• Filtration supply and installation
• Pump service, repairs and maintenance
• Bore flush and development
• Bore pump sales, servicing and maintenance
• We also sell, service and repair most pump
brands including sewage pumps
551 Halswell Junction Road
0800 GRUNDFOS / 0800 478 633
For sales and service or
after hours service call
Jason 021 649 944
or Mike 021 560 044
www.pumps-filters.co.nz
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HOME PROFESSIONALS
Businesses continue to
cater for their communities
Freeman Irrigation
Home irrigation technology saves
time and money
Upgrade your watering system to some
of the latest cost effective and easy to
use automated options with Freeman
Irrigation. With automated WiFi
sprinklers can be connected to weather
station forecasts so if rain is expected the
amount of water is reduced. Automatic
systems save water by irrigation at
the correct time of day, minimising
evaporation and being able to operate
your system remotely also means you
can adjust the flow at any time to suit the
conditions. Freeman Irrigation provides
installation and maintenance. Email
phil@freemanirrigation.co.nz or call
0800 22 33 92.
Canterbury Lawns
Hydroseeding specialists
Canterbury Lawns specialises in
hydroseeding, creating that perfect lawn
within two to six weeks for your home
or commercial property. They also install
roll-out instant lawns using top quality
and local sourced products. Landscaping
is another part of the Canterbury Lawns
service, whether you need garden
preparation, site clearing, retaining walls,
paving or paths. They not only work
close to home on residential properties
but also specialise in commercial and
larger-scale work. For more information
phone Zac at Canterbury Lawns on 027
456 7777 or visit their website at www.
canterburylawns.co.nz.
Southern Woods
Go to place for local plants
The Southern Woods Garden Centre
is the go to place for a huge selection of
every kind of flowering plant, bush or
tree waiting to find a home at your place.
Most of them are grown on site and
looked after by the team of 40 dedicated
staff. Southern Woods provides on-site
consultations and design landscape
plans or take in your plans and they can
help with planting inspiration. There is
plenty of parking at Southern Woods
on the corner of Main South Road and
Robinsons Road. Call them on 0800 800
352 or visit www.southernwoods.co.nz.
Town & Country Gates
Gate or fencing solutions for your
home
When it comes to custom-made gates
and fencing, Town & Country Gates
has the experience to help you choose
the perfect gate or fencing solution for
your home. A Canterbury-based familyoperated
business, the team at Town &
Country Gates pride themselves with
their workmanship producing high
quality customised gates and fencing to
ensure you get a product built to last. The
company offers a free measure and quote
and a full installation service. To check
out their products and services visit
www.townandcountry.co.nz
HydRoSEEdINg, INStaNt
LawNS aNd LaNdSCaPINg
• Locally owned &
operated
• Residential &
commercial lawns
• Hydroseeding
• Instant roll out lawn
• Full lawn preparations
• Site clearing
• Erosion and dust
control
• Irrigation
• Posthole boring
• Landscaping
• No job too small
Call us today to discuss all your lawn
and landscaping requirements
Phone 347 4000 or 027 456 7777
Email zac@canterburylawns.co.nz
www.canterburylawns.co.nz
Looking for a
few plants
post-lockdown?
See Southern Woods for all
your tree & shrub needs.
We’ve got plenty of options for customers looking
to plant post-lockdown. Email Southern Woods for
great advice, contact free garden consultations and
online ordering anytime.
• Driveway gates • Pedestrian gates
• Sliding gates • Swing gates
• Louvered gates • T & G gates
• Aluminium frames with timber infill
No obligation
free measure
& quote
• Fencing aluminium or timber
• Full gate automation systems
• Keypads • Video intercom
- New Zealand Natives - Specimen Trees
Landscaping Plants - Ornamentals - Premium Tools
- Expert Advice - Delivery Nationwide
Stay safe, be kind, sort your garden.
1002 Robinsons Rd, between Templeton & Rolleston 0800 800 352 southernwoods.nz
Ph: 0508 4 gates (0508 442 837) 03 325 4397
E: info@townandcountrygates.co.nz
Town and Country Gates
www.townandcountrygates.nz
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Hyundai Ioniq ramps
up the EV market
WATCH OUT Toyota
Prius. The car that has
dominated the hybrid
market since its launch has
a serious competitor.
Enter Hyundai’s Ioniq – a
trendy hatchback that is
making big inroads into the
electric vehicle market.
Ioniq has been with us for
two or three years now and
is available as an electriconly
vehicle, a traditional
hybrid or, as in the test car’s
case, a petrol/electric plugin
hybrid.
Put simply, the latter has
the best of all worlds, you
can treat it as a standard
petrol-powered car and
never bother charging it, or
you can treat it as an electric
vehicle and charge the batteries
using a 230v supply.
My old home isn’t compatible
to the drain charging
places on the circuitry, so I’ll
never be an electric vehicle
owner, however, I fully support
those who see EVs as
the way of the future.
The Ioniq hybrid has a
four-cylinder engine of
1580cc. It has lowish power
outputs but because it has
the benefit of electric energy
in tandem there is still
sufficient power on hand.
Hyundai claim outputs of
77kW and 147Nm, with another
44.5kW and 170Nm
available through the electric
motor. Drive is channelled
through a six-speed
dual clutch transmission to
the front wheels.
Driving the Ioniq doesn’t
need any special technique.
Sure, you do have to have
a different mindset when it
comes to filling up, if you
do use the charging system
frequently you’ll want to
develop a system whereas it
just becomes second nature.
Of course, if the batteries
do run low the Ioniq, in this
form, will run happily all of
the time on fossil fuel.
The benefit of all of this
is low fuel use. The Ioniq
hybrid is rated by Hyundai
with a 1.1-litre per 100km
combined cycle average.
That is a bold claim that
can only be achieved under
best possible operating
conditions, however, the
fuel usage readout was
constantly listing around
5l/100km which I thought
was acceptable given many
of my journeys were at city
speeds with a lot of stopstart
driving.
I also took the hybrid on
much the same route as I
would normally use during
an evaluation. A fierce
nor’wester was blowing as
I tackled the roads west,
presenting the Ioniq with a
battle to start with, so that
was a fuel-saving challenge
in the first instance.
• Price
Hyundai Ioniq PHEV,
$53,990
• Dimensions
Length, 4470mm;
width, 1820mm;
height, 1460mm
• Configuration
Four-cylinder, frontwheel-drive,
1580cc,
77kW, 147Nm, sixspeed
dual clutch
automatic.
• Performance
0-100km/h, 10sec
• Fuel usage
1.1l/100km
HYUNDAI IONIQ
PHEV: Part of an
extensive electric
range.
However, the Ioniq
served to prove it travels
much like any ‘normal’ car,
it cruises happily at the legal
limit and it was also quite
responsive when it came
time to overtake, that manoeuvre
can be completed
in about 6.5sec with a solid
burst of energy through
the mid-range. The Ioniq
PHEV will also launch to
100km/h in around 10sec.
On the subject of figures,
Hyundai claims a 52km
journey on electric power
only. Electric only drive can
be initiated through a pushbutton,
which would be ideal
for the weekday commute.
When the long straights
run out and the Ioniq is
pointed at some tricky corners,
it handles a lot better
than you might expect. Sure,
it’s no sports car, and you
could be forgiven for thinking
that with a lot of battery
power it is a heavy vehicle.
At 1500kg, that’s far from
the case, and what weight
there is in the batteries sits
low in the floorpan, so there
is a low centre of gravity.
That’s always conducive to
respectable handling, and
the Ioniq steers with strong
precision and perfect body
balance.
The Ioniq PHEV lands here
in two specifications, base
model and Elite; the test car
was the entry-level model
which has cloth trim, and that
would be my preference.
If you think that you
are going to be charged a
premium price for the Ioniq
hybrid, then think again. At
$53,990 it fares well against
its competitors, including
those from its partner Kia.
For interest’s sake an extra
$6k will buy you into Elite
specification, while a hybrid
without plug-in facility lists
at $46,990. As a guide to
where it sits in the Hyundai
line-up, an Ioniq EV Elite is
priced at $71,990.
The Ioniq is there for
those who don’t want a
sport utility vehicle and
who want to distance themselves
for whatever reason
from Prius. The concept of
the later and Ioniq is similar,
they are both liftbacks,
although the Ioniq is a little
more compact at 4.5m.
Nevertheless, it makes good
use of its proportions and
is a comfortable, easy car to
drive and to be in.
Quite clearly, Hyundai
has targeted the hybrid
market as a growth area, the
Ioniq in all forms represents
an environmentallyfriendly
option as to the
way we travel.
Personally, if I had to
go that way in a new car
purchase, the standard
hybrid would probably be
the choice. However, full
marks to Hyundai, having
such an extensive range will
only hold the company in
good stead.
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Once in a blue moon an opportunity presents
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46 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston
Deadline Sale:
4pm, Wednesday 27th May
(unless sold prior)
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford
Contact:
Mobile: 027 224 4733
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz
Listing ID: TLR20785
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston
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Lincoln - 03 325 7299
Rolleston - 03 347 9988
West Melton - 03 347 9933
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008)
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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading
Real Estate team, we need more homes to
satisfy these genuine waiting buyers.
Please, if you can help, call us today!
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
trina.rea@raywhite.com
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
Price up to $400,000
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
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 3 car garaging
Space to park a caravan
Section up to 900m2
Price $590,000 - $640,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, Butler’s pantry
3 car garaging
Section up to 1000m2
Price $600,000 - $700,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms
Extra garaging or large shed
Section 900m2 - 3000m2
Price $650,000 - $750,000
Contact
Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com
Rolleston
5-6 bedrooms
Triple or quad garage
Section 800m2 plus
Price up to $720,000
Contact
Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com
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
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
West Melton
4+ bedrooms
3 car garaging
Section 1200m2 plus
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
‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3 bedrooms
1-2 bathrooms
Price around $415,000
Contact
‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3 bedrooms
1-2 bathrooms
Price around $440,000
Contact
‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms, newish home
750m2 section plus
Any price range
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms
Must have 3 car garaging
Section up to 750m2
Price low $600,000’s
Contact
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms
1-2 bathrooms
Double garage
Price up to $450,000
Contact
Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3+ bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Nice living
Price up to $500,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
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
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NEW LISTING
Hororata 2143 Bealey Road
“Arbourlea” - 72.33 hectares
Location, productivity and a wonderful environment is what sets “Arbourlea” apart from the rest. Situated on the
outskirts of Hororata Village, this wonderful location provides fantastic access to all the things outdoor enthusiasts
dream about - within a short drive to the rivers, lakes and mountains, yet only 40 minutes to Christchurch.
Beautifully established gardens with mature specimen trees surround the extremely attractive home with a wraparound
veranda. With renovations and refurbishments throughout, this fantastic home has large living and
entertaining areas. A vast range of farm buildings, irrigated via Central Plains Irrigation, this very-well-setup, simple
operation is designed for both ease of management and the ability to extract the best out of cashflow. With
excellent soil types and effective use of water within the CPW catchment.
bayleys.co.nz/5512019
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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Thu 28 May 2020
3 Deans Ave, Chch
View by appointment
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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Sections from 640m 2- 6,000m 2
Priced from only $205,000
Site office open Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 - 2.00pm
1472 Springs Road, Lincoln | South of Lincoln University
For more information:
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027 943 6413 natalie.mclean@harcourts.co.nz
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Our Top 20 sales consultants exemplify
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professionalism, focus and commitment.
Their efforts in providing for their clients
have brought success after success.
Thank you to all our wonderful clients.
Four Seasons Realty
AWARDS
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04
Harley Manion
05
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06
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07
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08
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09
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10
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11
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12
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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Harcourts Canterbury 2019/20
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NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Boundary lines are indicative only
Prebbleton 212a Birchs Road
Sheffield Pig Saddle Road
Surplus to requirements - this
will be sold!
Our owners plans have changed, they are no longer
building on this site and immediate possession is
available. This 12ha property is superbly located a few
minutes from Prebbleton, zoned for excellent schools
and has easy access to the motorway for a quick
commute to the city. Two-bedroom double-glazed
cottage, well, driveway, three-bay hayshed and huge
extra-height shed. Equestrian fencing and partially
completed arena. Inner Plains zoning allows potential
subdivision. Offers options and opportunities.
bayleys.co.nz/5512190
2 1 1
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 10 Jun 2020
View by appointment
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Recreation, stunning views
• Located only minutes from the Springfield Village
the gateway to ski-fields, lakes and mountains
• Approximately 130ha, currently the block is part of
a larger property and would generally carry
approximately 100 MA breeding cows
• A great mix of easier contoured lower paddocks
and gullies suitable for trees or regenerating natives
and some higher tussock country
• A fantastic opportunity to own your own hunting
block with a great duck pond already in place
• A solid asset in a great location, close to amenities,
with Darfield only a short drive down the road
bayleys.co.nz/5512160
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Thu 4 Jun 2020
3 Deans Ave, Chch
View by appointment
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
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Country Luxe + Accommodation
A Rare Find BUYERS $305,000+
WEB ID LEU75924
LEESTON
1/14 Mountain View Place
If you are looking for `ease of living` or a `lock-up and
leave` property, then this gem is worth a look. On offer
here is a spacious open plan living/dining and kitchen
area with loads of natural light. There are two generous
bedrooms with built-in robes.And a centrally positioned
bathroom and separate toilet to add to the functionality
of this home.
VIEW By Appointment
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.
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
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Penny Dadson-Clausen
Mobile 027 895 5943
Office 03 929 0306
pennyd@pb.co.nz
Noel Lowery
Mobile 027 432 8859
noell@pb.co.nz
So Worth Waiting For $535,000
WEB ID DFU75307
DARFIELD
4 Thornton Street
Only once in a while does a home with such inimitable
style grace the listings and its taken 27 years for this
sunny character-packed honey to present for
acquisition.
• Light-infused kitchen
• Well-connected dining and lounge
• Pioneer wood burner
• Peaceful covered veranda
• Second patio with bbq/pizza oven
• 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
• Raised beds, garden sheds and flower gardens
• Grow tunnel
VIEW By Appointment
Shar Simon
Mobile 027 555 0654
shar@pb.co.nz
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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS
7 Campion Place, Halswell
7 Spencer Close, Rolleston
OFFERS OvER $539,000
Contemporary and Compelling
Ease of living is fundamental in this four-bedroom
family home that enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac
location.
The kitchen makes a stylish statement with its sleek
cabinetry & striking splashback, and a separate
lounge delivers flexibility & presents a superb
setting for entertaining. A paved patio extends from
both the formal lounge and open plan zone, and
it overlooks the garden, which is extremely lowmaintenance
and fully fenced for peace of mind.
Neighbouring Beaumont Park provides families
with all the space they crave, while the multitude of
amenities in Rolleston are only a short drive away.
Contact Mike today for more information.
OFFERS OvER $499,000
Natural Charm & Complete Comfort!
**Set Sale: all offers to be presented 5pm, 21st May (unless sold prior)**
Striking the perfect balance between form and function, this superb three double bedroom home
showcases space and style within a leafy Halswell setting.
Great presentation and neutral décor is appealing in the sun-lit open plan dining area and lounge which
cleverly interacts with the modern kitchen. A sizeable deck extends off the dining area, & a gate in the
fence leads to the Westlake reserve grounds behind the property - perfect for walks, running or a great
extension to the backyard that someone else looks after!
A cul-de-sac location and reserve boundary promise peace and privacy, with convenience also assured
courtesy of proximity to the countless amenities in Wigram and Halswell. Do not delay - this property
will attract considerable attention. Contact Mike for more information today.
42 Rossington Drive, West Melton
By NEGOtiAtiON
Spectacular Style AND Work From Home!
Undeniable style and substantial proportions unite
at this exceptional family home. With the single level
floor plan totalling 294m² & a 3 car garage with drive
through & separate pedestrian access to the front,
this property has been set up to have an extensive
work-from-home office in part of the garage. It has
had the ducted air conditioning plumbed in, office
lighting & the walls insulated with double glazed
access door and loads of off-street parking.
With a sleek kitchen, 2 separate living rooms, a mix
of open & covered outdoor patios & four bedrooms,
all set on 2100m² this home offers both lifestyle &
sophistication. If you need to house the family &
work from home in a private easy commute distance
to city & have a budget in the 800’s, then you need
to contact Mike now for a time to view.
68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
0800 645 346
www.oneagencyres.co.nz
Mike Goatley
027 249 5561
Elyse Campbell
021 187 6217
Nicola Curtis
Administrator
Julz Sibbe
Administrator
Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)
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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
Unique has a new meaning!
NEW LISTING
WIGRAM
99 The Runway
This Family sized home is sure to impress! Showcasing
uncompromised quality and outstanding levels of
comfort, this 3 year old, four-bedroom home strikes the
perfect balance between style and function. Designed
with space, comfort and everyday ease in mind, the
kitchen provides the perfect platform for entertaining
and comes with a large pantry, top of the line Bosch
appliances including a Combination Steamer and oven,
Pyrolytic Oven, dishwasher and a 90cm Multi-zone
Induction Hob. The spacious formal lounge with it's
feature ceiling is the ideal place to put your feet up at
the end of the day, while the light filled dining and living
areas interact effortlessly with the flow through to the
extensive decking, providing you with a covered area,
complete with a gas fire and bar fridge, perfect for
alfresco occasions. Situated in the sought after location
of Wigram, with only a short walk to ‘The Landing’
shopping centre, this immaculate home should seriously
be considered.
WEB ID ROU75946
VIEW By Appointment
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 9th June, 2020 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Tanya Marillier
Mobile 027 383 3844
tanya@pb.co.nz
DEADLINE SALE
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Beautiful on Billington!
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.
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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
VIEW By Appointment
WEB ID ROU75876
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
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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
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 Sunday 24 May 2.00 - 2.30pm
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
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
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More for Less!
$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.
VIEW By Appointment
An educated Opportunity
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Shar Simon
Mobile 027 555 0654
shar@pb.co.nz
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Spacious and sunny
BY NEGOTIATION
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.
VIEW By Appointment
WEB ID DFL75263
GLENTUNNEL
275-281 Whitecliffs Road
GUIDELINE PRICE: OFFERS OVER $282,000 PLUS GST
View By Appointment
BY NEGOTIATION
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
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The Old Malvern School located in Whitecliffs is now
available to start a new chapter.
Being sold "AS IS WHERE IS" Deadline Sale
• 5800sqm land area in four titles.
• School building with Heritage List as a Category 2
Historic Place
• Separate ablution block
Viewings are by Open to view and by appointment.
Jannetta Thomas
Mobile 021 256 6295
jannetta@pb.co.nz
Gareth Cox
Mobile 021 250 9714
Office 03 975 4506
gareth@pb.co.nz
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MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
ROLLESTON - 37B Masefield Drive
LIVE IT, LAND BANK IT OR DEVELOP IT
• 4347m 2 (approx.) subdivisible land
• Peter Ray Homes 277m 2 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
Jo Barrett
021 859 006
jo@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
Open Home: Sun 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Deadline Sale: Closing 3 June 2020 (Unless Sold Prior)
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0718
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
Viewing: By Appointment
Price: Neg Over $679,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0715
Jo Barrett
021 859 006
jo@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 62 Riverstone Drive
RARE FIND – HOME, UNIT AND FOUR
CAR GARAGING
• Superbly constructed in 2018
• Expansive 352m 2 executive home
• Home and one-bedroom unit
• Five double bedrooms
• Large master with ensuite and walk in robe
• Three living areas
• Designated study
• Premium kitchen with quality appliances
• Large butlers pantry
• Separate laundry
• Four car garaging
• Further additional parking for motor home and/or boat
• Desirable and popular location
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Price: Neg Over $949,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0719
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 12 Frame Crescent
SUPERB FAMILY LIVING ON A
SUBSTANTIAL SECTION
• Substantial family home
• Tw o 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
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 2.15pm - 2.45pm
Price: Neg Over $699,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0717
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 57 Shadbolt Lane
AS NEW AND SO AFFORDABLE
• A perfect starter package for first home buyers,
investors or retirees
• Built in 2015, this 159m 2 home is set amongst other
quality homes
• Four good sized bedrooms
• Large open plan living
• Outdoor dining on sheltered kwila deck
• Modern kitchen and appliances
• Tw o spacious bathrooms
• Heat pump
• Double carpeted garage
• Fully fenced 610m 2 landscaped garden
• Easy care
Price: Neg Over $520,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0720
Cameron McRae
027 7696 696
cameron@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
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
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0684
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 20 Coles Lane
DYNAMIC IN EVERY WAY
• Energy efficient 268m 2 home
• Four bedrooms
• Tw o living areas
• High standard of fittings and fixtures throughout
• Walk in pantry
• Heat pump powered underfloor water heating
• Solar powered with capacity to feed back to the grid
• 56m 2 of wooden decking
• Three car carpeted garage plus utility room
• 2686m landscaped, irrigated and fenced section
• Sought after Coles Fields subdivision
Vendor considers all offers
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0709
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
LEESTON - 42 Chervier Street
DESIGNED WITH FAMILY IN MIND
• Modern four bedroom home
• Stylish kitchen with butlers pantry
• Separate study and large attached garage
• Tw o bathrooms including ensuite off master
• Access to patio with sun shade
• 716m 2 fully fenced landscaped section
Price: $519,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0694
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
stephan@marealestate.co.nz
SOUTHBRIDGE - 12 Lee Street
ONE LOOK AND YOU WILL BE SOLD
• Extensively renovated home
• Three bedrooms with built in robes
• Separate living with gas fire
• Modern kitchen with new appliances
• Attached double garage
• Landscaped 1012m 2 section with studio
Price: $419,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0699
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
stephan@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
Open Home: Sun 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Price: Neg Over $1,100,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA702
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
chris@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
Andrew Taylor
027 435 5930
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
Jo Barrett
021 859 006
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
Cameron McRae
027 769 6696
Paul Robinson
021 277 2690
Bronwyn van der Pol
022 073 7757