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WEDNESDAY, MAY <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
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Five<br />
million<br />
reasons<br />
to smile<br />
AT 10 WEEKS old, Odette<br />
Olive Deane’s start to life has<br />
already been somewhat out of<br />
the ordinary.<br />
There’s a chance the chubbycheeked<br />
tot from Rolleston born<br />
on March 10 could be the five<br />
millionth person in New Zealand<br />
– and just two weeks after<br />
she entered the world, the nation<br />
went into lockdown.<br />
Even in spite of the country’s<br />
gradual return to normal, mother<br />
Charlotte, 26, says things are<br />
still no less “hectic” at the Deane<br />
household as she runs around<br />
after Odette and her 20-monthold<br />
brother Walter.<br />
Odette was born at Christchurch<br />
Women’s Hospital around<br />
the time Statistics NZ reckons<br />
the country’s population ticked<br />
over to five million.<br />
The population has grown<br />
from four million to five million<br />
in 17 years thanks to a combination<br />
of natural growth (births<br />
minus deaths) and net migration<br />
(arrivals minus departures).<br />
Mrs Deane said it was “crazy”<br />
to think her daughter could be<br />
New Zealand’s five-millionth<br />
person. • Turn to page 4<br />
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PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN<br />
Bid to<br />
expand<br />
coal mine<br />
meets stiff<br />
opposition<br />
• By Devon Bolger<br />
A PROPOSED expansion of a<br />
coal mine in the Malvern Hills<br />
has brought opponents out in<br />
their hundreds.<br />
Bathurst Coal Ltd has applied to<br />
expand its opencast mine, known<br />
as Canterbury Coal Mine, at Bush<br />
Gully Rd, near Colgate, by 18ha.<br />
An Environment Canterbury<br />
spokeswoman said it has received<br />
about 500 submissions on the<br />
proposal with the majority<br />
opposing the extension.<br />
Malvern Hills Protection<br />
Society member Rosalie Snoyink,<br />
which made a submission against<br />
the proposal, said she is pleased<br />
there has been a large number of<br />
people weighing in on it.<br />
“Clearly there is wide<br />
public interest and concern<br />
about the scale of the proposals,”<br />
she said.<br />
Malvern Hills resident Brian<br />
Thompson said he opposed the<br />
expansion in his submission.<br />
“I think it’s great there has been<br />
a large number of submissions. It<br />
means you will get a wide area of<br />
coverage.<br />
• Turn to page 5<br />
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2 Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>27</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
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TIME WILL tell whether<br />
the hundreds of people<br />
objecting to a bid to expand<br />
an open cast coal mine will<br />
be successful.<br />
About 500 submissions<br />
have been received over<br />
Bathurst Coal Ltd’s plan for<br />
an 18ha expansion in the<br />
Malvern Hills (see page 1).<br />
Most of the submissions<br />
are against the plan.<br />
But that won’t be an indication<br />
the objectors will be<br />
able to stop the expansion<br />
when it goes to a hearing.<br />
The Fulton Hogan quarry<br />
near Weedons is a classic<br />
example of that.<br />
The quarry was given the<br />
green light even though<br />
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SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>27</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 3<br />
News<br />
Supermarket plans modified<br />
THE PLANS for a Countdown<br />
supermarket in Lincoln have<br />
been modified in response to<br />
feedback from the community.<br />
Lincoln Developments Ltd<br />
has applied to build and operate<br />
a 3063m 2 supermarket in<br />
the Flemington subdivision on<br />
Birchs Rd, Lincoln, between<br />
7am and 10pm seven days a<br />
week.<br />
Flemington developer Shane<br />
Kennedy said he has spoken<br />
with some people who have<br />
expressed opposition to the<br />
proposal and their feedback has<br />
been used to improve it.<br />
“We’ve significantly improved<br />
the external design of the<br />
building to reduce the visual<br />
scale and improve the external<br />
appearance, added more trees<br />
to the car park and the street<br />
frontage, as well as a low stone<br />
wall with post and rail fencing.<br />
We have added landscaping and<br />
trees to the loading dock screening,<br />
and reduced the height of<br />
street signage.<br />
“The car park layout has also<br />
been changed and we can now<br />
include two dedicated drivethrough<br />
car parks for customers<br />
with click and collect orders,”<br />
he said.<br />
Mr Kennedy said he is pleased<br />
they have been able to make<br />
the changes and is confident<br />
the outcome will be better for<br />
residents.<br />
The new supermarket is expected<br />
to create around between<br />
70 to 90 new jobs.<br />
“These will be a mixture of<br />
full and part-time positions.<br />
•HAVE YOUR SAY: Are<br />
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Email your views to devon.<br />
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The café is likely to require<br />
another five staff. These new<br />
positions will make a significant<br />
contribution to the Lincoln<br />
community.”<br />
The district council has<br />
publicly notified the resource<br />
consent application meaning<br />
people can have their say on the<br />
development.<br />
The submission period ended<br />
MODIFIED:<br />
The revised<br />
plans for a<br />
Countdown<br />
supermarket<br />
in Lincoln<br />
includes more<br />
trees and<br />
a reduced<br />
height of<br />
street signage. <br />
on Tuesday this week.<br />
“The new Countdown will be<br />
a vital part of this popular development<br />
and it could be opening<br />
its doors to shoppers late 2021 or<br />
early 2022.<br />
“The resource consent process<br />
isn’t a public vote, but I<br />
encourage local residents who<br />
support the project to make a<br />
submission to the council,” Mr<br />
Kennedy said.<br />
In March, <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
reported a group of Flemington<br />
residents opposed the proposed<br />
location for the supermarket.<br />
•For more information<br />
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CRASH INJURES THREE<br />
Three people were injured, one<br />
seriously, in a crash on State<br />
Highway 1 in Bankside on<br />
Thursday. The three-vehicle<br />
crash on Main South Rd was<br />
reported at 2.15pm. A St John<br />
spokesman said one patient was<br />
taken to Christchurch Hospital<br />
by helicopter. Two other<br />
people were transported to<br />
hospital by ambulance. A Fire<br />
and Emergency New Zealand<br />
spokesman said four fire crews<br />
from Rakaia and Dunsandel<br />
were sent to the scene. He said<br />
one of the vehicles clipped a<br />
truck following the collision.<br />
Two of the vehicles were<br />
“extensively damaged.”<br />
DOGS END POLICE PURSUIT<br />
A 20-year-old man has been<br />
charged after a police pursuit<br />
near Dunsandel on Sunday<br />
morning. The man failed to stop<br />
for police on State Highway 1 at<br />
about 10.20am. Senior Sergeant<br />
Dean Harker said the pursuit<br />
was abandoned and the vehicle<br />
was located on Tennyson St near<br />
Rolleston School a short time<br />
later. The man was then tracked<br />
by police dogs and was found in<br />
the vicinity of Jones Rd. Senior<br />
Sergeant Harker said he is facing<br />
a number of charges.<br />
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Family tracks down long-lost brother<br />
• By Devon Bolger<br />
PHIL RADFORD had no idea<br />
his life would change with just<br />
one Facebook message.<br />
Mr Radford, 49, who was<br />
adopted at five-weeks-old, received<br />
a message from a woman<br />
specialising in reconnecting<br />
people – it said he had a sister in<br />
the United Kingdom wanting to<br />
contact him.<br />
“I wasn’t sure if it was a windup<br />
or something. I opened the<br />
message and the thing that made<br />
me think it was real is when I<br />
was five-weeks-old I was adopted<br />
and she had mentioned my birth<br />
name Chris James Dooks.<br />
“I was a bit stunned but<br />
thought why not? Let’s reconnect<br />
and it just sort of went from<br />
there. I ended up talking to my<br />
sister about half an hour later,”<br />
Mr Radford said.<br />
His sister, Becca Main, lives<br />
in York and helped connect him<br />
with his birth mother, also in<br />
York, within a matter of hours.<br />
“It turns out I have got two sisters,<br />
three nieces, two nephews,<br />
a couple of uncles and about five<br />
or six cousins I never knew.<br />
“It has been absolutely amazing.<br />
When it first happened I<br />
wasn’t actually very emotional<br />
about it, I was just numb but now<br />
it has started to kick in. I never<br />
• From page 1<br />
Mrs Deane had gone into labour<br />
while having lunch at Burnham<br />
Military Camp, where her soldier<br />
husband Oliver is based. “I started<br />
feeling pains, like a rubber band<br />
flicking, and then it all happened.”<br />
Oliver drove her to hospital and<br />
was there for the birth of their<br />
“very big” 4.3kg baby.<br />
Stats NZ’s population insights<br />
senior manager Brooke Theyers<br />
said the precise date when we hit<br />
five million also isn’t available yet<br />
but it’s estimated that at March<br />
31 had a resident population of<br />
5,002,100.<br />
Theyers said while the five<br />
million mark could have been<br />
reached by a newborn baby, it was<br />
STUNNED: Phil Radford was adopted as a baby and never knew his birth family until he got a<br />
call from his long-lost sister in the United Kingdom.<br />
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN <br />
could have expected this.”<br />
He has also spoken directly<br />
with his other sister Nic Dooks<br />
and brother-in-law John Main.<br />
Mr Radford is a member of<br />
the Greendale Golf Club and is<br />
currently living at the site in a<br />
Odette born during lockdown<br />
more likely to be a migrant arriving<br />
on a plane.<br />
Escalating numbers of Covid-19<br />
cases in early March made Mrs<br />
Deane “a bit more paranoid” than<br />
normal preparing for birth.<br />
But she had been reassured by<br />
research showing babies and children<br />
were less likely to catch the<br />
disease and likely to have milder<br />
symptoms.<br />
Mrs Deane said the first weeks<br />
of maternity leave required even<br />
more isolating than normal. She<br />
was only able to have one week of<br />
home midwife visits, and feeding<br />
the baby proved hard without<br />
help from a lactation consultant<br />
but she said both went “above and<br />
beyond” to help her.<br />
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He is doing some work on the<br />
clubrooms as a thank you for<br />
letting him stay on the grounds<br />
temporarily.<br />
Mr Radford was raised by his<br />
two loving adoptive parents and<br />
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Hororata Community Trust<br />
executive officer Cindy Driscoll<br />
said it is a positive move for the<br />
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“The Hororata pie has been<br />
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was an only child. He moved to<br />
New Zealand from Bradford in<br />
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away at quite a young age so that<br />
was quite hard for me. They were<br />
truly amazing. I only really had<br />
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When the historic Hororata<br />
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REUNITED: Phil Radford’s<br />
sister Becca Main (left) who<br />
first contacted him alongside<br />
his mother Rosie Wall and<br />
other sister Nic Dooks.<br />
my cousins on my dad’s side and<br />
they’re all very happy for me.”<br />
He hopes to visit his birth<br />
family in the United Kingdom<br />
sometime next year.<br />
“There is a definite bond there.<br />
It is like we have never been<br />
apart, it is crazy. The sister who<br />
found me and I have become<br />
quite close very quickly.<br />
“My mum just wanted to know<br />
I had gone to a good home. She<br />
had thought about it for 49 years.<br />
I told her my adoptive parents<br />
were fantastic and if they were<br />
still alive I’m sure they would<br />
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Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>27</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 5<br />
Leeston flooding<br />
bypass progressing<br />
• By Devon Bolger<br />
WORK ON protecting<br />
Leeston from a one-in-<br />
100-year rainfall event<br />
will continue in spring.<br />
The design for the<br />
upgrade of the Volkman<br />
Rd drain has been<br />
completed.<br />
The work is stage three<br />
of the wider Leeston flood<br />
bypass project.<br />
A district council<br />
spokesman said work has<br />
been delayed due to the<br />
Covid-19 lockdown.<br />
• From page 1<br />
“This proposal will have<br />
a big impact on the peace<br />
and quiet of our property<br />
which was one of the main<br />
factors in us buying it,” he<br />
said.<br />
Bathurst Coal Ltd did not<br />
respond to questions from<br />
the <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />
The ECan spokeswoman<br />
said a date for a hearing<br />
is yet to be set but it is<br />
required to be held within<br />
75 days of the close of<br />
submissions, meaning<br />
it will be no later than<br />
September 2.<br />
Mr Thompson said he<br />
plans on speaking to his<br />
submission at the hearing.<br />
Forest and Bird also submitted<br />
against the expansion<br />
of the mine.<br />
A spokeswoman said<br />
they are concerned about<br />
the ecological and environmental<br />
impacts.<br />
“Freshwater<br />
contamination in the<br />
already stressed <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Waikirikiri catchment, and<br />
the loss of native species<br />
and habitat, especially<br />
wetlands.<br />
“Construction on stage<br />
three is expected to begin<br />
on-site in spring this year,<br />
the exact starting date is<br />
weather dependant,” he<br />
said.<br />
A $1.7 million budget<br />
was set aside for the<br />
project with $1.2 million<br />
still remaining.<br />
It is expected to be fully<br />
complete by 2023. There<br />
are two more stages in<br />
the project following the<br />
completion of stage three.<br />
Stage one involved<br />
•HAVE YOUR SAY:<br />
Do you support the<br />
expansion of the<br />
Bathurst coal mine<br />
in the Malvern Hills?<br />
Email your views<br />
to devon.bolger@<br />
starmedia.kiwi<br />
“We are not surprised at<br />
the number of submissions.<br />
We have had concerns<br />
about the expansion of<br />
Bathurst’s Malvern Hills<br />
coal mine for some time,’’<br />
she said.<br />
ECan and the district<br />
council received an application<br />
to increase the<br />
contractors upgrading<br />
a drain to release water<br />
from the wetlands on<br />
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discussions have begun on rebuilding it.<br />
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Work to demolish Kirwee<br />
Tavern starts this week<br />
• By Devon Bolger<br />
THE KIRWEE Tavern is<br />
set to be demolished to<br />
make way for a new pub.<br />
Licensee Steve Evans<br />
said preparation work<br />
for the demolition was<br />
expected to get under way<br />
this week following a site<br />
meeting with the builders<br />
and demolition contractors.<br />
The tavern was almost<br />
completely destroyed<br />
when a fire broke out on<br />
Christmas Eve last year.<br />
About 60 firefighters<br />
were needed from across<br />
Canterbury to tackle the<br />
blaze.<br />
The cause of the fire was<br />
found to be an electrical<br />
fault due to old wiring, Mr<br />
Evans said.<br />
“Full demolition, all<br />
going to plan, will be completed<br />
within two weeks<br />
thereafter,’’ Mr Evans said.<br />
He said negotiations<br />
have started with the<br />
insurance company for a<br />
rebuild of the tavern.<br />
“Quite a few items have<br />
been marked to be incorporated<br />
into the ‘New<br />
New entrant<br />
Eleanor Hulme started at Lincoln<br />
Primary School last Monday. She<br />
joins her siblings Vanessa, 8, Lorna,<br />
10, and Owen, 11. <br />
GUTTED: An electrical fault was responsible for the<br />
blaze which destroyed the tavern.<br />
Wee.’ I will keep<br />
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course.”<br />
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is yet to be set.<br />
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Tyre fire could help residents<br />
battling waste facility expansion<br />
• By Devon Bolger<br />
PREBBLETON residents<br />
fighting against a proposed<br />
expansion of a nearby waste<br />
facility plan on using the tyre<br />
fire in Rolleston last week to aid<br />
their argument.<br />
The blaze started about<br />
4.25pm on <strong>May</strong> 17 at the Diggalink<br />
yard on Weedons Rd due<br />
to a flare-up of hot ash. It spread<br />
to a large pile of tyres near State<br />
Highway 1.<br />
Waste Management<br />
Ltd’s<br />
proposal for<br />
the expansion<br />
of its facility<br />
at 305 Marshs<br />
Rd also includes<br />
a tyre<br />
processing<br />
Judy<br />
Sachdeva<br />
plant.<br />
Judy Sachdeva,<br />
who is<br />
a part of the group of residents<br />
fighting the proposal, said the<br />
fire in Rolleston is very concerning<br />
for them.<br />
“There are two main problems<br />
with tyre stockpiles, The first is<br />
vermin infestation because rats<br />
EVIDENCE: A tyre fire in Rolleston last week could help<br />
Prebbleton residents fighting against a proposed waste facility<br />
expansion nearby. <br />
and other animals love living<br />
there and the other is the risk of<br />
fire,” she said.<br />
Ms Sachdeva said they plan<br />
on using the fire in Rolleston as<br />
evidence at the resource consent<br />
hearing.<br />
A LOBSTER exporting<br />
company with a facility in<br />
Rolleston says the industry<br />
is now bouncing back<br />
financially.<br />
Fiordland Lobster<br />
Company’s general<br />
manager of sales Andrew<br />
Harvey says the company<br />
took a seven-figure hit<br />
because of the shutdown.<br />
The company has an<br />
export facility in Rolleston<br />
that processes 600<br />
tonnes a year.<br />
The holding tanks in<br />
the facility were full when live<br />
exports to China suddenly<br />
stopped. As a result, a lot of<br />
“The fumes from it are also<br />
not good. People in Rolleston<br />
were told to close their windows.<br />
We live very close to the facility<br />
on Marshs Rd and we are downwind<br />
in an easterly.”<br />
An Environment Canterbury<br />
the lobsters were sold into the<br />
domestic market.<br />
“People were getting exportgrade<br />
lobsters at domestic prices<br />
and that went surprisingly well,”<br />
Harvey says.<br />
Only a small quantity<br />
of the total catch<br />
normally sells locally<br />
because China pays a<br />
premium.<br />
A high-end restaurant<br />
in Shanghai can charge<br />
up to $400/kg for a<br />
Fiordland lobster.<br />
As lockdown<br />
restrictions have eased in China<br />
and people edge back into<br />
normal life, air freight to the<br />
•HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you<br />
oppose or support the<br />
expansion of the Waste<br />
Management facility on<br />
Marshs Rd? Email your views<br />
to devon.bolger@starmedia.<br />
kiwi<br />
spokeswoman said no date has<br />
yet been set, but it is likely to be<br />
in late July or early August.<br />
Waste Management Ltd has<br />
applied to expand its current site<br />
and operate the waste treatment<br />
plant at 305 Marshs Rd.<br />
Resource consent was granted<br />
for the proposed plant by the<br />
Christchurch City Council in<br />
December 2018.<br />
ECan also granted three consents<br />
for the plant’s construction<br />
and discharge of stormwater in<br />
March 2019.<br />
The consent application currently<br />
with ECan is only for<br />
activities resulting in discharge<br />
to air.<br />
It ran a limited notified<br />
consent process, which meant<br />
only people within 500m of the<br />
proposed facility had a chance to<br />
have their say.<br />
Optimistic future for lobster company<br />
CONFIDENT: A lobster<br />
exporting company is now<br />
bouncing back financially.<br />
Andrew<br />
Harvey<br />
country has resumed so the<br />
company is quietly optimistic<br />
the market for New Zealand<br />
rock lobsters will return but<br />
Mr Harvey says the industry is<br />
monitoring whether China will<br />
be affected by a second wave of<br />
infections.<br />
“Probably the biggest thing we<br />
are watching is if Covid is really<br />
under control in China and restaurants<br />
don’t have to be closed<br />
down again.<br />
“If they don’t, then we are<br />
coming through.”<br />
New Zealand’s live lobster<br />
industry is worth around $320<br />
million annually, much of it sold<br />
to China.<br />
New science<br />
building for<br />
Lincoln Uni<br />
LINCOLN University is set to<br />
get a new science facility after<br />
a $5 million boost from the<br />
Government.<br />
Acting vice-chancellor Professor<br />
Bruce McKenzie said they<br />
are welcoming ministerial<br />
endorsement of their business<br />
case for the construction of the<br />
new facility.<br />
“The endorsement demonstrates<br />
the government’s confidence<br />
in Lincoln University,<br />
and means we can continue<br />
our campus development programme,”<br />
he said.<br />
Education Minister Chris<br />
Hipkins and Finance Minister<br />
Grant Robertson confirmed<br />
their endorsement for the business<br />
case, releasing $5 million in<br />
funding to progress the project<br />
to the next stage.<br />
Lincoln can now go to market<br />
to tender for a construction<br />
contractor.<br />
Known as Science North, the<br />
new facility will replace existing<br />
earthquake-damaged buildings.<br />
“Lincoln University has always<br />
been a chief driver of innovation<br />
in the land-based sector,<br />
particularly in the food and fibre<br />
sectors, and our new science<br />
facilities will position us to take<br />
an even more prominent role<br />
in developing solutions for the<br />
world’s most pressing environmental<br />
challenges,’’ he said.<br />
Science North is a part of a<br />
wider campus development<br />
programme for the university<br />
that has already seen the launch<br />
of new student social spaces,<br />
landscaping projects and a series<br />
of smaller general projects across<br />
campus.
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Ellesmere Lions back<br />
distributing pea straw<br />
VOLUNTEER: Ellesmere<br />
Lions members (from left<br />
to right), Dave Adams, Don<br />
Lemon and Ray Henderson<br />
happy to be delivering pea<br />
straw to the community<br />
again. <br />
BACKYARD CRITTERS<br />
Mike Bowie is<br />
an ecologist<br />
who specialises<br />
in entomology<br />
(insects and<br />
other invertebrates). Each week he<br />
introduces a new species found in<br />
his backyard at Lincoln. His column<br />
aims to raise public awareness of<br />
biodiversity, the variety of living<br />
things around us. Check out the full<br />
list of invertebrates found at www.<br />
inaturalist.org/projects/backyardbiodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincolnsection<br />
THE ELLESMERE Lions are<br />
back out delivering pea straw<br />
bales used for fundraising<br />
after not being able to due to<br />
Covid-19.<br />
A spokesman said the backlog<br />
of over 1000 bales was cleared in<br />
a few days with members pleased<br />
to be out and about.<br />
“Ellesmere Lions pea straw<br />
fundraising effort has grown<br />
over recent years, this year we<br />
have baled and carted 15,000<br />
standard bales and 800 medium<br />
square bales for delivery<br />
throughout the <strong>Selwyn</strong> and<br />
Ellesmere area.<br />
“This is a true community<br />
effort with the straw donated by<br />
local farmers and a team of lions<br />
baling and carting the bales to<br />
sheds made available from another<br />
group of farmers,” he said.<br />
The straw carting evenings saw<br />
A MOTH commonly attracted<br />
to light over the summer months<br />
is the self-introduced Australian<br />
pug moth (Chloroclystis filata).<br />
THis moth has a 25mm<br />
wingspan, and a variable brown<br />
colouration, sometimes with a<br />
large white patch in the middle<br />
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It also has a notched margin<br />
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turnouts of 20-30 members and<br />
big numbers of bales were shifted<br />
in a short time.<br />
Members enjoy the evening<br />
occasions with a barbecue to<br />
reward their efforts, the spokesman<br />
said.<br />
“Deliveries are carried out by<br />
a keen group of members who<br />
run their vehicles at their own<br />
expense.”<br />
The income generated by<br />
the fundraising is used by the<br />
Ellesmere Lions to assist many<br />
community organisations and<br />
individuals who are in need of<br />
support.<br />
Australian moth is attracted to summer light<br />
in 1960, it is now distributed<br />
throughout the country. It is also<br />
found in the south-eastern parts<br />
of Australia and on Norfolk<br />
Island.<br />
THis moth species lives in<br />
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parks, wasteland and coastal<br />
areas.<br />
Larvae feed on a large diversity<br />
of flowers, including acacias,<br />
kanuka, hebe, groundsels,<br />
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Rolleston College year 12<br />
students take on the wild<br />
STUDENTS ARE being pushed<br />
to their limits in two new<br />
outdoor education classes at<br />
Rolleston College.<br />
The 35 year 12 students who<br />
signed up for the Challenge the<br />
Limits course have been preparing<br />
to take part in a high and low<br />
ropes course at The Groynes in<br />
term three.<br />
Said teacher Thomas Arps:<br />
“The learners will be exposed<br />
to some challenging situations<br />
while on this course and will<br />
have to lean on each other in<br />
order to get through them.<br />
“They will develop a range<br />
of interpersonal skills while on<br />
the course and will set some<br />
goals to achieve on the two-day<br />
adventure.”<br />
Throughout the year students<br />
have experienced day tramps<br />
and camping including a hike up<br />
Mt Herbert.<br />
The Man v Wild course is<br />
another new option for year 12<br />
CHALLENGE: Rolleston<br />
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students this year.<br />
The students tested their survival<br />
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recently.<br />
Said teacher Kevin Hoy: “They<br />
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Robin Ashby<br />
Hanging up fire helmet after 34 years<br />
Robin Ashby is retiring<br />
from firefighting after<br />
34 years. The Rolleston<br />
resident speaks<br />
to reporter Devon<br />
Bolger about his time<br />
volunteering with the<br />
Dunsandel and Rolleston<br />
fire stations<br />
How did you get started out<br />
firefighting?<br />
I started in 1986. I had bought<br />
a house in Dunsandel where my<br />
wife lived at the time and was<br />
asked to join the fire brigade.<br />
It was just a thing where if you<br />
lived there and worked close<br />
by you got asked. I did 25 years<br />
there at Dunsandel. I got my gold<br />
star award for 25 years of service.<br />
I became the senior officer of<br />
the brigade after about five years<br />
which was unusual really for<br />
someone so young but it just<br />
happened to me. I went on to<br />
become the chief fire officer.<br />
What kept you going for 34<br />
years?<br />
After all that time, I think it<br />
is just a habit. Throughout those<br />
years I just enjoyed training<br />
people and getting the best out<br />
of them. A lot of people join up<br />
and don’t have a lot of confidence<br />
but after a few months and<br />
a bit of training, they have<br />
really blossomed. That is what<br />
encourages me to carry on and<br />
of course helping the community<br />
too.<br />
Why do you think people<br />
should get into volunteer<br />
firefighting?<br />
It is an opportunity to get<br />
some self-confidence. A lot of<br />
people think they can’t do it but<br />
with the encouragement of our<br />
people, they get a lot of love and<br />
support. It is not just firefighting,<br />
there is also a lot of competitions<br />
such as the combat and drivers’<br />
challenges. We do a lot of school<br />
visits and plenty of organisations<br />
visit the station so there are all<br />
these other activities you can get<br />
involved in. I had the privilege<br />
from 2010-2018 to be on the<br />
New Zealand Fire national<br />
health and safety committee<br />
representing volunteers. I got a<br />
lot of opportunities to explore<br />
different things and I have been<br />
to fire conferences all over the<br />
country.<br />
Have there been any standout<br />
moments for you?<br />
Responding to the CTV<br />
building during the Canterbury<br />
earthquake really stayed in my<br />
mind. I don’t really know how<br />
to describe it, you didn’t want to<br />
be there but you were there so it<br />
was good to help out. I did three<br />
different shifts there on the fire<br />
truck. One of my highlights has<br />
to be in 2007 when I was selected<br />
to go to Hobart in Australia for<br />
an Australasian fire conference,<br />
that was a bit of a milestone for<br />
me. In 1991 I was selected by the<br />
Rural Fire Research Group for a<br />
scholarship in Dunedin. I spent<br />
about two weeks in a paid station<br />
there. I did more calls in two<br />
weeks there than I did all year in<br />
Dunsandel.<br />
Do you have any plans for<br />
your retirement?<br />
I don’t actually have a lot<br />
of spare time because I am<br />
the secretary/treasurer of the<br />
Mid Canterbury Fire Brigades<br />
Sub Association. I am a life<br />
member and a past president<br />
of the association as well. I am<br />
also a trustee for Canterbury<br />
Provincial Fire Brigades<br />
Association. I still have my<br />
hand in the pie so to speak.<br />
Unfortunately, I am not going to<br />
see a lot of my friends who I have<br />
met from all over the country<br />
DEDICATION:<br />
Robin Ashby<br />
has stepped<br />
down from<br />
fighting fires<br />
after 34 years.<br />
He is seen<br />
above at the<br />
Woolston<br />
Training<br />
Centre in<br />
2006.<br />
but thank God for Facebook.<br />
Could you tell me about the<br />
Mid-Canterbury Fire Brigades<br />
Sub Association?<br />
They have a committee that<br />
supports the staff and they run<br />
the competitions such as the<br />
combat challenge and things.<br />
The original drivers’ challenge<br />
was started by them here in<br />
1996. They also host the<br />
provincial drivers’ challenge.<br />
Unfortunately, this year we<br />
haven’t been able to have our<br />
drivers’ challenge but that’s<br />
what they do – help to provide<br />
activities for the members of the<br />
association.<br />
What is your go-to karaoke<br />
song?<br />
It would have to be Matchbox<br />
Twenty – I’m not Crazy.<br />
Do you have a favourite<br />
sports player or team?<br />
That is easy, my favourite team<br />
is the Crusaders. My favourite<br />
sports player, well I can’t say me,<br />
so I guess it is definitely Richie<br />
McCaw. He is an incredible<br />
ambassador for sport.<br />
Do you have any hobbies or<br />
skills outside of firefighting?<br />
I enjoy playing golf. I am a<br />
member of The Rock Rolleston’s<br />
golf section and we meet to play<br />
once a month. I’m quite tied<br />
up with that. I also play in the<br />
fire brigade golf tournaments,<br />
provincial and South Island.<br />
I have played rugby for the<br />
Canterbury Fire Brigade between<br />
1990-95 as well.<br />
When did you move to<br />
Rolleston and what do you like<br />
about it?<br />
I moved in 2011. It was a<br />
great destination coming from<br />
Dunsandel because there are<br />
heaps of services available. I<br />
got the opportunity to change<br />
my occupation, I was in the<br />
meat industry for 34 years<br />
and all of a sudden I started<br />
getting into truck driving so<br />
Rolleston is good as it is quite<br />
close to Christchurch. I have<br />
a special-needs daughter and<br />
it gives her the opportunity to<br />
travel into Christchurch for work<br />
experience and things like that<br />
due to public transport whereas<br />
there is no public transport for<br />
Dunsandel. It really gave us a lot<br />
of opportunities and being able<br />
to see it grow the way it has is<br />
just amazing.<br />
Could you tell me a bit about<br />
your family?<br />
I have been married to my<br />
wife Diane since 1983. I have<br />
two adult daughters, Mandy is<br />
34 and she works at a pharmacy<br />
in Hamilton and there is Kylie<br />
who has special-needs. She is<br />
not physically handicapped,<br />
she has dyspraxia so a learning<br />
disability. She volunteers at a<br />
doggy daycare in Christchurch<br />
for three days a week. She goes<br />
to activities such as the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
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ADVERTORIAL<br />
Classic Builders<br />
unshaken and<br />
here to stay<br />
Covid 19 is doing little to thwart<br />
Classic Builders plans to continue<br />
to build a presence in the greater<br />
Christchurch area.<br />
This week the company – which<br />
set up shop in Christchurch 12<br />
months ago – will go ahead as<br />
planned and open its first Canterbury<br />
showhome.<br />
Classic Builders Christchurch<br />
regional manager Dave Fahey says<br />
the interest shown in the Classic<br />
Builders brand in Christchurch over<br />
the last 12 months provided added<br />
incentive to establish the showhome,<br />
which is in Acland Park, Rolleston.<br />
“We have design and build projects<br />
and house and land packages under<br />
way and have had great feedback,”<br />
Dave says.<br />
Part of the last year had involved<br />
putting together teams of subcontractors<br />
and suppliers and introducing<br />
the Classic Builders brand to a second<br />
South Island city. The 23-year-old<br />
business is New Zealand’s second-biggest<br />
residential building company,<br />
with a strong presence in the North<br />
Island and with a Queenstown office<br />
too.<br />
“Classic Builders is a company with<br />
heritage. Having been in the game<br />
so long, the company has weathered<br />
recessions before. We will survive the<br />
Covid-19 challenges ahead too,” Dave<br />
says.<br />
Dave and his young family have<br />
moved from the Queenstown office to<br />
set up the base in his city of birth. A<br />
builder by trade and former Burnside<br />
High School student, Dave moved up<br />
the ranks within the company from<br />
builder to construction manager to<br />
regional manager. It is Dave whom<br />
visitors to the new showhome will<br />
meet. People choosing to do business<br />
with Classic Builders in the greater<br />
Christchurch area will deal with Dave<br />
from the start to finish of a project as<br />
part of a “very personalised service”.<br />
Dave says his <strong>Selwyn</strong>-based branch<br />
services not only Christchurch, but its<br />
surrounds – such as Ashburton and<br />
Rangiora.<br />
“Just hit us up to see how far we<br />
spread, and feel free to brainstorm<br />
with our designers too.<br />
“Classic Builders is very much an<br />
option for people still looking to build<br />
– and we offer complimentary plans<br />
with no obligation to go ahead and<br />
build.”<br />
The company deals in both house<br />
and land packages and design and<br />
build projects with its scope covering<br />
entry level first home and land packages<br />
through to architectural builds.<br />
For those looking for ideas, Classic<br />
Builders has a range of plans and they<br />
can be modified.<br />
Meanwhile, the showhome, which<br />
will open on Wednesday, is called The<br />
Craigieburn as a nod to the nearby<br />
ranges which can be viewed from the<br />
house. Located on a corner site, it features<br />
a combination of white plaster<br />
and natural cedar, with a large portico<br />
gracing the front. It is a three-bedroom,<br />
two-bathroom home with two<br />
living areas and a double garage.<br />
The showhome will be open for viewing<br />
between 11am and 3pm Wednesday<br />
to Friday, during the same time period<br />
on Sunday, and by appointment. Dave<br />
can be reached on dave.fahey@classicbuilders.co.nz<br />
or on 021 196 1480.
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Indoor Courts<br />
taking shape<br />
Fitness classes and AA open<br />
online booking<br />
People wanting to get back to their fitness classes or get a drivers<br />
licence will be able to book online.<br />
A booking system has been launched for fitness and recreation<br />
classes at Lincoln Event Centre, Rolleston Community Centre and<br />
West Melton Community and Recreation Centre. While the booking<br />
system for the AA will be available from today, Wednesday <strong>27</strong> <strong>May</strong>.<br />
For the fitness classes, health requirements including social<br />
distancing mean classes have had to be limited to a maximum of 10<br />
people at a time. The booking system allows people to secure a spot<br />
in a class from 10am the day before. The number of slots available for<br />
each class is shown along with a guide on the new health and safety<br />
regulations such as bringing a towel and a drink bottle.<br />
For the AA, customers will be able to book up to seven days in<br />
advance for any available slots. Customers will need to bring all<br />
relevant documentation to their appointment. If you are unsure what<br />
you need to bring, please visit the NZTA website or phone us on<br />
0800 SELWYN (735 996).<br />
To book online:<br />
· For Rolleston Community Centre visit selwyn.govt.nz/classesrcc<br />
· For Lincoln Event Centre visit selwyn.govt.nz/classeslec<br />
· For West Melton Community and Recreation Centre visit<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/classeswmcrc<br />
· For AA visit portal.selwyn.govt.nz/bookAA/<br />
The Foster Park Indoor Courts have moved a step closer to being indoors with the first framing for<br />
the roof now in place.<br />
The framework for the roof of the main courts was installed late last week.<br />
Council Major Projects Manager John Reid says progress on the courts is moving along steadily<br />
since work was able to restart under Alert Level 3 and the courts are on track to be completed<br />
around April 2021, around one month behind the original schedule due to the Level 4 lockdown.<br />
The indoor court facility includes eight courts, along with a 240 metre indoor walking track on the<br />
mezzanine level and will serve sports teams from across the district.<br />
Tennyson Street has also been reopened from 96 Tennyson Street to the Lowes Road intersection<br />
as work progresses on the Tennyson Street and Lowes Road intersection upgrade. Work, as<br />
part of this project, to install new sewer and water mains on Tennyson Street has almost been<br />
complete. Work on new footpaths and drainage improvements is also underway, with the project<br />
expected to be completed by the end of July, depending on the weather.<br />
The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre is aiming to reopen its Hydrotherapy and Learn to Swim pools from<br />
Tuesday 2 June thanks to the work that was able to be completed under Level 3. Manager Active<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> James Richmond says the centre is hoping to have the leisure pool open the following<br />
week, depending on the health guidelines in place.<br />
Work is also progressing on the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Health Hub, with ground works underway for the foundations.<br />
Council working with community on new future<br />
As we move into the post-lockdown environment the Council has been working with our community to<br />
support the district into the new world we’re living in.<br />
Council Chief Executive David Ward says it is apparent we’re moving to a new normal and the Council<br />
is asking what this will look like and how we get there in the best possible shape.<br />
During lockdown the Council has done everything in its power to keep services you rely on going, and<br />
respond to the immediate needs of our community.<br />
The focus is now on working out how we can help <strong>Selwyn</strong> emerge from this crisis economically strong,<br />
socially connected, environmentally well positioned and culturally enriched. This is not going to be an<br />
easy or quick process, Mr Ward says.<br />
Firstly, the Council needs to understand the pandemic’s impact in each of these areas to try to work out<br />
what the future might hold and help us measure our progress. To find this information we decided to<br />
talk to the grass roots of our community.<br />
“We recently called together a group of more than 80 leaders, influencers and community representatives<br />
in a series of meetings. There was an abundance of valuable feedback. We are now taking stock of what<br />
was said and combining it with other information and advice. Last week we also concluded the public<br />
consultation for our draft annual plan and are busy evaluating the community’s thoughts on our proposals.<br />
All this information will help us co-ordinate the best possible recovery for <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />
“We don’t have a silver bullet or a huge slush fund, but what we do<br />
have is a growing database of understanding that our experienced<br />
Council team will use as a handrail as we navigate the uncertain<br />
waters of the future. We cannot do this alone and we recognise the<br />
part many other organisations, charities, community groups and<br />
volunteers have to play in recovery.<br />
“Some recovery action has already started, such as our buy local<br />
campaign and our digital signposting of businesses to support<br />
schemes. I look forward to sharing more of our recovery initiative<br />
and plans as they emerge.”<br />
New COVID-19 updates<br />
app launched<br />
A new app will help <strong>Selwyn</strong> residents keep up with the latest<br />
pandemic information and details on Council services and facilities.<br />
The Council has launched the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Updates app to help<br />
residents with easy access to the latest information and to stay up<br />
to date with future changes and initiatives. The app can be found at<br />
covid-19.selwyn.govt.nz.<br />
Council Group Manager Communication and Customers Stephen<br />
Hill says during the pandemic there has been a constant stream of<br />
changes to how Council services are operating during the different<br />
alert levels. “We’ve worked hard to keep people informed about<br />
what’s open and what’s changed – through our website, social<br />
media and local news outlets,” he says.<br />
“Along with most other organisations we’ve had to adapt the way<br />
we work – including developing new online services and changes to<br />
the way we interact with customers.<br />
“This new app will be another<br />
useful tool to help people<br />
keep up with these changes<br />
and the best ways to access<br />
our services and find out what<br />
facilities are open, or what<br />
support is available.”<br />
The app can be download to<br />
any smartphone or device by<br />
visiting the site and clicking<br />
the download link on the right<br />
of the url on Android, or on<br />
Apple by selecting ‘share’ and<br />
‘add to home screen’.<br />
Council Call<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council<br />
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />
Rolleston Library<br />
Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ph 347 2880<br />
Darfield Library & Service Centre<br />
1 South Terrace, Darfield<br />
Ph 318 8338 or 347 <strong>27</strong>80<br />
CC<strong>27</strong>0520
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Notices<br />
ALCOHOL NOTICES<br />
Apex Gift Boxes Limited has applied for the renewal of an off licence. Objections are open until 11 June.<br />
For more information go to selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.<br />
Meetings<br />
Public Forums: Council, Community Board and local committee meetings are open to the public. Time is<br />
available at the start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese Davel or<br />
Bernadette Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the meeting.<br />
Township, Hall and Reserve Committees: To list or make changes to meeting details, email meeting.<br />
changes@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 by 9am Wednesday the week before publication.<br />
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD<br />
Council<br />
Wed <strong>27</strong> <strong>May</strong> 1pm Rolleston<br />
Council offices<br />
Audit & Risk Subcommittee<br />
Wed 10 June 9.30am Rolleston<br />
Council offices<br />
Council<br />
Wed 10 June 1pm Rolleston<br />
Council offices<br />
Draft Annual Plan<br />
Submission Hearings<br />
Tue 2 June 9.30am to approx.<br />
6pm Rolleston Council offices<br />
Final stages of Leeston to Doyleston<br />
cycleway under way<br />
Wed 3 June 9.15am–5pm<br />
Rolleston Council offices<br />
Please note we will be observing<br />
social distancing rules and may<br />
have to limit numbers of the<br />
public in the room at any one<br />
time. Admittance of speakers will<br />
take precedence.<br />
Work on the final stages of the Leeston to Doyleston cycleway is under way and progressing well.<br />
The Council was able to complete the necessary land purchases and site access agreements for the<br />
final route over the Alert Level 4 lockdown period. It has also agreed a contract with Leeston based<br />
Johnston Excavating and Drainage to continue working on the cycleway.<br />
The company had recently completed stage one of the cycleway, building sections at either end from<br />
Leeston township to the Leeston Heritage Park and installing a bridge and starting the cycleway at the<br />
Doyleston end.<br />
The agreements happening over the lockdown period meant that Johnston’s was able to start work as<br />
soon as possible under Level 3 conditions, Council Transportation Asset Manager Andrew Mazey says.<br />
“We also appreciate the cooperation of the adjoining landowners to help us get the works underway as<br />
soon as possible at this challenging time.”<br />
Key drainage work has been completed, which will reduce delays from bad weather, he says. Despite<br />
the lockdown period the Council and Johnston’s are working hard to finish the cycleway as close as<br />
possible to the original goal of having it completed before winter, Andrew says.<br />
The Council was pleased that it was able to confirm the work with a <strong>Selwyn</strong> based contractor, providing<br />
a local business and its employees with certainty of work in spite of the impacts of the pandemic.<br />
Although the cycleway has been planned for a long time, the construction came at a good timing to<br />
support the increased focus on getting active as well, he says.<br />
“With the emphasis on people walking and cycling and getting out more this will add better value in that<br />
regard and support people to continue that into the future.”<br />
Playground maintenance<br />
Safety maintenance is being carried out on some playgrounds in Rolleston and Lincoln between now<br />
and the end of June, replacing the softfall. This is necessary to keep the playgrounds up to safety<br />
standards and requires each playground to be closed while the softfall is removed and replaced. Most<br />
sites will take around five days to complete. The playgrounds are:<br />
Rolleston – Othello Drive, Hamlet Reserve, Parakura Reserve and Goulds Green. Lincoln – McGrath<br />
Drive, Poulter Road, Pentire Parade and Southfield Drive.<br />
Directory launches job<br />
search support<br />
The job search in <strong>Selwyn</strong> just got easier with the Council adding<br />
a free option for businesses to advertise vacancies in the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Business Directory.<br />
The Council has added a <strong>Selwyn</strong> Vacancies page where businesses<br />
can advertise their vacancies. The page at selwyn.govt.nz/directory<br />
also allows people on the job hunt to search for <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses<br />
with vacancies and search for jobs in their preferred field.<br />
The job vacancy page is part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to<br />
support <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses and the community, especially following<br />
the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
The directory has also been upgraded to allow businesses to advise<br />
customers about their online sales platform and let people know if<br />
they are able to deliver.<br />
Businesses can update their pages now by logging in or registering<br />
for the directory at selwyn.govt.nz/directory.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Open –<br />
One of country’s biggest<br />
mechanics back in full ignition<br />
As part of our <strong>Selwyn</strong> Open campaign we’re profiling some of the many<br />
excellent businesses local to you. You can find these businesses on the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Business Directory at selwyn.govt.nz/directory<br />
This week we talk to Lisa and Nigel Fleck from <strong>Selwyn</strong> Auto and<br />
Jones Road Auto.<br />
During lockdown, many cars sat in garages collecting dust. Now<br />
as we all head back on the roads, it’s time to make sure they are<br />
running and road safe.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Auto and Jones Road Auto have put their foot back on the<br />
gas. After servicing essential worker cars during Alert Level 4, along<br />
with appointment only WOFs in Level 3 their usual ‘WOF while you<br />
wait’ at Jones Road Auto has resumed, but people must wait in<br />
their cars until they reach the front of the queue.<br />
Car lovers Nigel and Lisa Fleck started Jones Road Auto’s engine<br />
in 2012, with <strong>Selwyn</strong> Auto opening four years later for Lincoln and<br />
Springston customers.<br />
Their business has grown rapidly, from two to 15 local staff<br />
members, providing over a thousand WOFs to <strong>Selwyn</strong> customers<br />
a month. The business was recently recognised by Auto Super<br />
Shoppes as one of New Zealand’s biggest automotive stores.<br />
“It’s nice to be nationally recognised, especially when we are like a<br />
little old mum and dad business from Rolleston. We never expected<br />
it, it just kind of organically happened and I think it’s definitely<br />
because of our local community.”<br />
Lisa is thrilled to see her customers returning and grateful to them for<br />
consciously choosing to shop local. Being a part of the community is<br />
something Lisa admires most about working in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />
“On a personal level for Nigel and I, it’s the satisfaction of being a<br />
part of a community and we are really proud to be a part of it.”<br />
The store gets involved with the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Motor Fest and provides<br />
sponsorships to local schools, sports clubs and community groups,<br />
including Rolleston Rugby Club and Waikirikiri Hockey.<br />
“We try and give back as much as we can, those are the people<br />
who support us so it’s really nice to support them back.”<br />
ON THE<br />
ROADS<br />
On the roads<br />
Tennyson Street is closed from 43 Tennyson Street to the Rolleston Police Station<br />
due to the Rolleston Town Centre infrastructure upgrade. Due to the Lowes Road<br />
and Tennyson Street intersection upgrade, Lowes Road is one way on both sides<br />
of the intersection, with lanes open for traffic heading away from the intersection,<br />
but not towards it. A stop/go system and speed restrictions are also in place on<br />
Tennyson Street.<br />
Jones Road will be closed to the north and south of the roundabout until 29 <strong>May</strong> to allow important<br />
sealing work to get the road through the winter and to reduce. A detour is in place.<br />
Leeston Library & Service Centre<br />
19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />
Ph 347 2871<br />
Lincoln Library & Service Centre<br />
Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />
Ph 347 2876<br />
0800 SELWYN<br />
www.selwyn.govt.nz<br />
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Community events<br />
If you would like your event<br />
to feature in the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
<strong>Times</strong> email devon.bolger@<br />
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before 5pm on Wednesday<br />
Lincoln Farmers and Craft<br />
Market<br />
Saturday, 10am-1pm<br />
The market is back up and running<br />
again with some restrictions.<br />
The organisers recommend people<br />
only attend if they are going to<br />
shop and no seating or tables will<br />
be provided to minimise contact.<br />
No tastings or samples will be on<br />
offer. If you are ill please do not<br />
attend.<br />
Gerald St<br />
Market@254<br />
Saturday, 9.30am-1pm<br />
New and old stallholders<br />
welcome. Some changes include<br />
there can only be 100 people in<br />
the market at once. Someone will<br />
be keeping track of this and if<br />
capacity is reached, it will then<br />
move to one-in, one-out.<br />
254 Lawford Rd, West Melton<br />
Rolleston Farmers Market<br />
Sunday, 9am-12.30pm<br />
Most stalls in the market are<br />
back up and running. A great<br />
range of veges, meats, honey,<br />
flowers, cheeses, coffee will be<br />
on offer plus an Oamaru stone<br />
carver will be showing his wares.<br />
96 Rolleston Drive<br />
Journey to raise funds for Cure Kids<br />
• By Bea Gooding<br />
ROLLESTON resident Josh<br />
Thompson and his friends will<br />
be embarking on a two-day,<br />
1000km journey later this year<br />
raising at least $1000 towards<br />
children’s mental health.<br />
Avis Budget Cure Kids 1000<br />
tasks teams with sourcing and<br />
decorating cars valued under<br />
$1000, travel on a pre-planned<br />
route in Canterbury and<br />
complete challenges along the<br />
way this September.<br />
Last year at least 10 teams<br />
collectively raised $32,000,<br />
with all funds distributed<br />
to Cure Kid’s research for<br />
children and adolescent mental<br />
health.<br />
Mr Thompson teamed up<br />
with friends Sam and Rachael<br />
Butterworth, of Christchurch,<br />
for the initiative driving a<br />
1984 Volkswagen Golf which<br />
resembles a German police<br />
car.<br />
“I was helping out last year<br />
and found it quite fun. I didn’t<br />
take part but this year we’ve<br />
actually made the plan to get<br />
involved and get the car done<br />
up,” Mr Thompson.<br />
“I’m a massive European<br />
car fan, especially Volkswagen.<br />
I’ve always wanted one and<br />
it happened to work out, we<br />
got one from Dunedin within<br />
budget and did something<br />
different as there’s not many<br />
around in this colour.”<br />
Mr Thompson said the event<br />
was likely to turn a few heads<br />
while teams were out and about,<br />
which was a chance to raise<br />
awareness for “a really good<br />
charity.”<br />
This year’s route was yet to<br />
• Donations can be made<br />
at https://avisbudget1000.<br />
everydayhero.com/nz/<br />
team-euro-nuts<br />
be revealed, but previous<br />
journeys included an overnight<br />
stay at Hanmer Springs,<br />
stopping off at schools and<br />
iconic Canterbury landscapes<br />
to complete challenges such<br />
TEAM: Josh<br />
Thompson<br />
with Rachael<br />
and Sam<br />
Butterworth<br />
and their<br />
daughter<br />
Emily, 2,<br />
with the<br />
Volkswagen<br />
Golf ‘police<br />
car’.<br />
PHOTO:<br />
GEOFF<br />
SLOAN<br />
as sack and egg and spoon<br />
races.<br />
The decision to hold a nonracing<br />
charity rally was inspired<br />
by Avis Budget’s automotive<br />
background providing rental car<br />
services.<br />
Said Mr Thompson: “This<br />
year, we’re hoping to have the<br />
most themed vehicle, but we’ll<br />
see what happens there.”<br />
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Football boss keen to get players on the field<br />
• By Jacob Page<br />
SELWYN UNITED director of<br />
football Chris Brown is hopeful<br />
of getting football back on the<br />
pitch some time in June.<br />
Many of the club’s senior<br />
players trained in small groups<br />
for the first time last week in the<br />
hope the season will begin next<br />
month.<br />
“We’ll get the guys training<br />
with the right social distancing<br />
requirements and just get them<br />
using a ball again and getting<br />
some kilometres through the<br />
legs.<br />
“Playing football in your back<br />
garden gets boring after a while<br />
so it’ll be great to have them<br />
Chris Brown<br />
back.”<br />
He said the ultimate decision<br />
on playing matches will come<br />
from New Zealand Football and<br />
then Mainland Football.<br />
“It’s all just a waiting game,”<br />
Brown said.<br />
“The actual planning has been<br />
put on hold from our end until<br />
we get some firm information<br />
but we are hopeful of starting in<br />
June for the (Mainland Premier)<br />
league but that’s all dependent<br />
on how level two goes.’’<br />
He said the players have had<br />
training sessions designed for<br />
them over the period of level 4<br />
and level 3.<br />
“We sent the players an eightweek<br />
workout plan but we also<br />
tried to keep in contact with<br />
everyone, we had a quiz night<br />
over Zoom, we just tried to get<br />
creative with it.”<br />
Brown said he had fluctuating<br />
emotions around the lack of<br />
sport over the past two months.<br />
“There have been moments<br />
where I had wished we could just<br />
get back out on to a pitch and get<br />
that social aspect back of being<br />
in a team sport,” he said.<br />
“But equally, I have family in<br />
England and things haven’t been<br />
going so well over there plus you<br />
factor in the fact people’s businesses<br />
are struggling so it’s best<br />
we do our bit and stay home.<br />
“As a director of football,<br />
there’s no one you can turn to<br />
and ask what to do in this situation,<br />
you just try to do what<br />
you think is right and adapt as<br />
needed.”<br />
Brown said a potentially shortened<br />
Mainland Premier League<br />
season won’t change how he uses<br />
his players<br />
“We will follow the club<br />
model of continuing to push<br />
youth players and I can’t see us<br />
changing the way we do things<br />
just because there may be less<br />
games on the schedule,” he said.<br />
Ransley needs podiums to<br />
win virtual car racing title<br />
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• By Jacob Page<br />
PREBBLETON’S Jaden Ransley<br />
will need to be near perfect<br />
tomorrow night in Imola, Italy,<br />
if he wants to win the eSport<br />
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The penultimate round has<br />
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of podium finishes.<br />
The 18-year-old was taken<br />
out at turn three of both races<br />
at Silverstone last week but<br />
recovered to earn enough points<br />
to maintain second overall with<br />
two rounds remaining.<br />
“It means the last two rounds<br />
will have to be perfect.<br />
“We qualified in fourth<br />
and we felt we had the speed<br />
to push for a top spot so to get<br />
taken out in both races was<br />
frustrating.<br />
“I’d put a lot of time in during<br />
the past week to prepare for the<br />
race but these things happen,”<br />
Ransley said.<br />
He said the standard of the<br />
competition had improved<br />
BATTLE: Jaden Ransley had no luck at Silverstone during<br />
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weeks.<br />
“At the beginning it was a<br />
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the first night but that has<br />
changed,” he said.<br />
“The credibility of the series<br />
has really taken off and people<br />
are putting in a lot of preparation<br />
time before races so the<br />
standard is improving and it’s<br />
been a battle at times.”<br />
He said it will be his first<br />
time racing on the Italian track<br />
tomorrow night but he knew<br />
his formula three car had good<br />
speed.<br />
“It’s another new track for me<br />
so it’ll be fun and hopefully the<br />
results go our way.”<br />
Darfield rider has sights on<br />
world champs in Austria<br />
• By Jacob Page<br />
DARFIELD cross-country<br />
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expected to make an impact on<br />
the international stage this year.<br />
The 17-year-old, year 12<br />
Darfield High School student,<br />
has set his sights on the rescheduled<br />
world mountain bike<br />
championships which are set to<br />
be in Austria in from October 5<br />
to 11.<br />
“That’s the focus at the moment<br />
and I’m hoping to get<br />
some racing in so I can get more<br />
(ranking points) so I can get a<br />
better starting position,” he said.<br />
Ethan won the Oceania under-19<br />
title and then the National<br />
age-group title in Dunedin in<br />
January and then added the North<br />
Island under-19 title in Palmerston<br />
North the following month.<br />
He was set to compete in California<br />
in March and then race in<br />
Australia on the way home but<br />
that schedule was dashed due to<br />
the coronavirus pandemic.<br />
“I had some really strong<br />
results at the start of the year<br />
and was looking forward to<br />
testing myself in America but<br />
everything got cancelled and it’s<br />
become pretty bad over there so<br />
I’m not sure when I’ll get to go<br />
back,” he said.<br />
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Tasty Bites<br />
Quick and easy fried rice<br />
• By Ian Knott<br />
Quick, easy and versatile,<br />
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Ingredients<br />
3 tbsp butter, divided<br />
2 eggs, whisked<br />
2 medium carrots, peeled and<br />
diced<br />
1 small white onion, diced<br />
½ cup frozen peas<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
salt and black pepper<br />
4 cups cooked and chilled rice<br />
3 green onions, thinly sliced<br />
3-4 tbsp soy sauce, or more to<br />
taste<br />
2 tsp oyster sauce (optional)<br />
½ tsp toasted sesame oil<br />
Directions<br />
Heat ½ tbsp of butter in a large<br />
sauté pan over medium-high<br />
heat until melted. Add egg, and<br />
cook until scrambled, stirring<br />
occasionally. Remove egg, and<br />
transfer to a separate plate.<br />
Add an additional 1 tbsp of<br />
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melted. Add carrots, onion, peas,<br />
garlic, and season with a generous<br />
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and carrots are soft. Increase heat<br />
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for an additional 3min to fry the<br />
rice. Then add in the eggs and stir<br />
to combine. Remove from heat,<br />
and stir in the sesame oil until<br />
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Serve immediately, or<br />
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Use a high heat. This will help<br />
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Gardening<br />
For spring flavour get some herbs growing<br />
IT’S NOT TOO early to be<br />
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service.<br />
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• If you have had trouble starting your<br />
vehicle, a new battery might be needed.<br />
It may be at the end of its life if it is<br />
five years or older. To ascertain if you do<br />
need a new one, pop into one of <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s<br />
automotive centres and ask them to test<br />
the battery.<br />
• The anti-freeze coolant fluid in your<br />
radiator will likely need replacing if two<br />
to three years has passed or the vehicle<br />
has travelled around 50,000 kilometres,<br />
since the coolant was last replaced.<br />
Coolant helps prevent the water in the<br />
Help keep our roads safer<br />
vehicle’s cooling system from freezing<br />
and the radiator and engine from<br />
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needed, be sure to use the correct type<br />
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correct level.<br />
• Assess the stopping power of your<br />
brakes and also ensure the tyres have<br />
sufficient pressure and tread to grip the<br />
road, rather than slide on slippery<br />
surfaces or when the brakes are applied.<br />
• Check the headlights, tail lights<br />
and indicator. Replace any weak or<br />
non-functioning bulbs and make any<br />
adjustments where needed.<br />
• Examine the condition of the wiper<br />
blades, replacing these if they do not<br />
provide good visibility.<br />
• Top up the windscreen washer container<br />
so you can keep your windows clean for<br />
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• Test the air conditioning system and<br />
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Many options in GLC<br />
Mercedes-Benz range<br />
MERCEDES-Benz has<br />
a huge range of sport<br />
utility vehicles. That is<br />
no surprise, the market<br />
is demanding cars that<br />
cater for many roles –<br />
family transport as well as<br />
practicality.<br />
The most popular SUV<br />
in the luxury car maker’s<br />
range is the GLC and, not<br />
surprisingly, it is available<br />
in a series which accounts<br />
for eight variants. There<br />
is a petrol-electric hybrid<br />
model, a plug-in EV, and<br />
those with the choice of<br />
four, six or eight-cylinder<br />
engines; there’s even a twowheel-drive<br />
model.<br />
However, most incorporate<br />
the 4Matic system<br />
which sends drive to each<br />
corner.<br />
It must also be noted that<br />
the GLC is a series which<br />
incorporates coupe-type<br />
models as well as the traditional<br />
SUV.<br />
The entire GLC range has<br />
just had a bit of a refresh,<br />
there’s been a styling<br />
change, and buyers now<br />
have the choice of varying<br />
suspension types, depending<br />
on how the vehicle will<br />
be used, and the surfaces<br />
it is likely to travel on, on a<br />
daily basis.<br />
The range spans prices<br />
from $87,600 to $187,400.<br />
The vehicle this evaluation<br />
focuses on is GLC 300,<br />
a mid-range SUV which<br />
lists at $102,500 in standard<br />
form.<br />
The 300 effectively replaces<br />
the 250 from a year<br />
or two back. Put simply,<br />
the four-cylinder turbocharged<br />
petrol engine has<br />
had a power and torque<br />
increase, up from 155kW<br />
and 350Nm to 190kW and<br />
370Nm.<br />
The increase doesn’t affect<br />
the silent and smooth<br />
operation of the 2-litre, four<br />
cylinder unit. It is a highperforming<br />
engine but it<br />
does everything without<br />
making a fuss, it searches<br />
the rev band well but works<br />
fluidly through the midrange,<br />
maximum torque<br />
arrives at 1800rpm and<br />
spreads to 4000rpm, and<br />
with peak power arriving<br />
at just 5800rpm there is no<br />
drop-off in performance.<br />
A lot of that is also garnered<br />
through the seamless<br />
flow of gearing courtesy<br />
of a nine-speed automatic<br />
transmission.<br />
This engine is a powerhouse<br />
through the whole<br />
acceleration process, it<br />
will cut out a standstill to<br />
100km/h time of 6.1sec,<br />
and will make 120km/h<br />
from 80km/h in 3.8sec.<br />
Steering wheel-mounted<br />
paddle shifters will assist<br />
the driver if he/she decides<br />
to take control over the acceleration<br />
process.<br />
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300: Boost in power for <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
It wouldn’t be a worldclass<br />
engine unless you<br />
get the benefits of thrifty<br />
fuel usage, and that is certainly<br />
the case in the 300.<br />
It is rated by Mercedes-<br />
Benz with an 8.1-litre per<br />
100km combined cycle<br />
average.<br />
These figures are all quite<br />
remarkable for a vehicle<br />
which weighs in a little<br />
tubby at 1804kg, but the<br />
point is that the engineering<br />
which is coming out of<br />
European factories at the<br />
moment is at the forefront<br />
of technology, and the<br />
GLC is just one example of<br />
performance and economy<br />
all rolled into one.<br />
• Price – Mercedes-<br />
Benz GLC 300,<br />
$102,500<br />
• Dimensions –<br />
Length, 4656mm;<br />
width, 1890mm;<br />
height, 1639mm<br />
• Configuration<br />
– Four-cylinder,<br />
four-wheel-drive,<br />
1991cc, 190kW,<br />
370Nm, nine-speed<br />
automatic.<br />
• Performance –<br />
0-100km/h, 6.1sec<br />
• Fuel usage –<br />
8.1l/100km<br />
Time was a little against<br />
me on the day I went testing<br />
and I didn’t venture<br />
as far as I would normally<br />
travel in an evaluation car.<br />
However, on the roads west<br />
heading home through<br />
Burnham and Lincoln I got<br />
a thorough understanding<br />
of the GLC’s behaviour on<br />
the seal, and I enjoyed its<br />
nimble and agile nature<br />
given that it is a mid-size<br />
SUV.<br />
Riding on huge 20in Pirelli<br />
rubber, there is positive<br />
steering feel and unyielding<br />
grip, while the suspension<br />
settings are a mixture of<br />
what is required to keep<br />
gravitational movement<br />
contained in a corner, along<br />
with the ability to absorb<br />
the ruts and bumps which<br />
make up as fair hunk of<br />
Canterbury’s roads.<br />
As you would expect<br />
from Mercedes-Benz, the<br />
GLC is full of luxury appointments,<br />
it has the kit<br />
to make you feel you have<br />
bought a lot of car, and it<br />
is intensely comfortable to<br />
ride in, even for five occupants.<br />
One of the standout<br />
features is the voice recognition<br />
operating system<br />
which takes command over<br />
many of the in-cabin functions.<br />
By opening with “hey<br />
Mercedes’’ you can instruct<br />
the vehicle to do many of<br />
the adjustments you would<br />
normally do by hand. This<br />
could well be seen as a<br />
safety device allowing the<br />
driver’s hands to remain on<br />
the steering wheel and to<br />
keep concentration on the<br />
road ahead.<br />
Safety has been at the<br />
forefront of Mercedes-<br />
Benz’s manufacturing<br />
operation for as long as<br />
I can remember, and the<br />
company’s entire range has<br />
a high ingredient of builtin-safety<br />
features. The GLC<br />
is brimming with all the<br />
electronic functions which<br />
are not far from offering<br />
autonomous operation.<br />
Some of them I could do<br />
without, but the automotive<br />
world is demanding vehicles<br />
intervene on their own<br />
accord if collisions seem<br />
imminent and Mercedes-<br />
Benz has answered that<br />
call.<br />
The GLC is just another<br />
example of what make<br />
Mercedes-Benz so desirable<br />
as a manufacturer. The<br />
company has recognised<br />
that buyers want plenty<br />
of choice and the GLC<br />
coupe and SUV options are<br />
extensive.<br />
Personally, I’d be opting<br />
for the 63 S, just the<br />
thought of that thundering<br />
V8 under the bonnet is<br />
enough to make my heart<br />
race.<br />
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The successful candidate will be someone<br />
who has the drive and passion to deliver<br />
great customer service whilst getting the job<br />
done.<br />
This role will include co-ordinating stock<br />
control, organising orders for delivery and<br />
collection, co-ordinating our yard and<br />
store staff to achieve set targets, all whilst<br />
jumping in to lend a hand in a variety of<br />
other roles as needed.<br />
Any prior experience in a role similar to this<br />
would be an advantage, as would a current<br />
forklift licence and some building industry<br />
knowledge.<br />
Please submit applications, including a<br />
current CV, by Friday 5th June to<br />
sally@buildlinkselwyn.co.nz<br />
Discontinuance of a stockwater race<br />
Paparua Scheme<br />
The <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council advises its intention to discontinue the following<br />
Paparua stock water races:<br />
· 920m section of the Blakes Road water race; and<br />
· <strong>27</strong>00m section of the Marshs Road water race,<br />
These closures are considered to be of low significance and do not alter the<br />
intended level of service of the overall water race schemes.<br />
Detailed information including location maps can be found on the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
District Council website www.selwyn.govt.nz/wrclosure or can be viewed at<br />
Council offices in Rolleston.<br />
For more information or to make a submission, please contact;<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council, Surface Water Operations Engineer, phone 0800<br />
SELWYN (735 996) or email waterraces@selwyn.govt.nz.<br />
selwyn.govt.nz<br />
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24 Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>27</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
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fast facts about<br />
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Distance/time from Christchurch CBD:<br />
25km, 30 minutes by car, 43 minutes by bus.<br />
Time expected to be significantly less when<br />
new southern corridor is open.<br />
15 minutes walk from Falcon’s Landing to<br />
Rolleston township.<br />
Falcon’s Landing zoned schools:<br />
Rolleston Christian School<br />
Clearview Primary School<br />
Rolleston College<br />
Lemonwood Grove School<br />
Medical Facilities:<br />
Rolleston Medical Centre<br />
Rolleston Central Health<br />
Recreation:<br />
Within Rolleston there are multiple reserves<br />
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Falcon Good Commercial<br />
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Once in a blue moon an opportunity presents<br />
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opposite a playground and right next door a<br />
pre-school, this is a perfect location for your<br />
business and an opportunity not to be missed.<br />
46 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston<br />
Deadline Sale:<br />
4pm, Wednesday <strong>27</strong>th <strong>May</strong><br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford<br />
Contact:<br />
Mobile: 0<strong>27</strong> 224 4733<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz<br />
Listing ID: TLR20785<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />
Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston<br />
Get the power<br />
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Lincoln & West Melton<br />
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Lincoln - 03 325 7299<br />
Rolleston - 03 347 9988<br />
West Melton - 03 347 9933<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />
Licensed (REAA 2008)
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Due to continued success as <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s leading<br />
Real Estate team, we need more homes to<br />
satisfy these genuine waiting buyers.<br />
Please, if you can help, call us today!<br />
West Melton/Weedons<br />
Approx 4 hectare lifestyle property<br />
Large modern family home<br />
Price $1M - 1.5M<br />
Contact<br />
Frank Dowle 0<strong>27</strong> 528 0480<br />
frank.dowle@raywhite.com<br />
Lincoln<br />
3 bedrooms<br />
1 - 2 living rooms<br />
2 bathrooms<br />
Price mid $500,000’s - $600,000<br />
Contact<br />
Trina Rea 0<strong>27</strong> 424 6901<br />
trina.rea@raywhite.com<br />
Lincoln<br />
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms<br />
2 living rooms<br />
Minimum of 200m2 floor area<br />
Price early $600,000’s<br />
Contact<br />
Trina Rea 0<strong>27</strong> 424 6901<br />
trina.rea@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3 bedrooms<br />
New or near new home<br />
Section 450m2 - 650m2<br />
Price up to $550,000<br />
Contact<br />
Mandie Ashwell 0<strong>27</strong> 552 4478<br />
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
2 bedroom townhouse<br />
Small easy care section<br />
Price up to $400,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 0<strong>27</strong> 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
4 bedroom well maintained home<br />
Good living space<br />
Section 650m2 plus<br />
Price $580,000 - $610,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 0<strong>27</strong> 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
4 bedrooms, 3 car garaging<br />
Space to park a caravan<br />
Section up to 900m2<br />
Price $590,000 - $640,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 0<strong>27</strong> 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
4 bedrooms, Butler’s pantry<br />
3 car garaging<br />
Section up to 1000m2<br />
Price $600,000 - $700,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 0<strong>27</strong> 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3-4 bedrooms<br />
Extra garaging or large shed<br />
Section 900m2 - 3000m2<br />
Price $650,000 - $750,000<br />
Contact<br />
Mandie Ashwell 0<strong>27</strong> 552 4478<br />
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
5-6 bedrooms<br />
Triple or quad garage<br />
Section 800m2 plus<br />
Price up to $720,000<br />
Contact<br />
Mandie Ashwell 0<strong>27</strong> 552 4478<br />
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com<br />
Prebbletonn<br />
4+ bedrooms<br />
Section 4000m2 - 2.5 acres<br />
Price $1.4M - $2.2M<br />
Contact<br />
‘Big Red’ Shefford 0<strong>27</strong> 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3-4 bedroom well maintained home<br />
Walking distance to shops<br />
Section 700m2 easy care<br />
Price $550,000 - $620,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 0<strong>27</strong> 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
West Melton<br />
4+ bedrooms<br />
3 car garaging<br />
Section 1200m2 plus<br />
Price $780,000 - $850,000<br />
Contact<br />
Melanie Elliott 0<strong>27</strong> 635 2643<br />
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com<br />
Kirwee/Darfield<br />
2 bedrooms<br />
Price $300,000 - $400,000<br />
Contact<br />
‘Big Red’ Shefford 0<strong>27</strong> 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3 bedrooms<br />
1-2 bathrooms<br />
Price around $415,000<br />
Contact<br />
‘Big Red’ Shefford 0<strong>27</strong> 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3 bedrooms<br />
1-2 bathrooms<br />
Price around $440,000<br />
Contact<br />
‘Big Red’ Shefford 0<strong>27</strong> 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
Lincoln<br />
3 bedrooms, newish home<br />
750m2 section plus<br />
Any price range<br />
Contact<br />
Trina Rea 0<strong>27</strong> 424 6901<br />
trina.rea@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3-4 bedrooms<br />
Must have 3 car garaging<br />
Section up to 750m2<br />
Price low $600,000’s<br />
Contact<br />
Nick Booth 0<strong>27</strong> 306 3186<br />
nick.booth@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3-4 bedrooms<br />
1-2 bathrooms<br />
Double garage<br />
Price up to $450,000<br />
Contact<br />
Amanda Cherry 0<strong>27</strong> 340 6955<br />
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3+ bedrooms<br />
2 bathrooms<br />
Nice living<br />
Price up to $500,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 0<strong>27</strong> 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions?<br />
Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal<br />
If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY<br />
Ray White Rolleston 347 9988 | Ray White West Melton 347 9933 | Ray White Lincoln 325 7299<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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NEW LISTING<br />
Hororata 2143 Bealey Road<br />
“Arbourlea” - 72.33 hectares<br />
Location, productivity and a wonderful environment is what sets “Arbourlea” apart from the rest. Situated on the<br />
outskirts of Hororata Village, this wonderful location provides fantastic access to all the things outdoor enthusiasts<br />
dream about - within a short drive to the rivers, lakes and mountains, yet only 40 minutes to Christchurch.<br />
Beautifully established gardens with mature specimen trees surround the extremely attractive home with a wraparound<br />
veranda. With renovations and refurbishments throughout, this fantastic home has large living and<br />
entertaining areas. A vast range of farm buildings, irrigated via Central Plains Irrigation, this very-well-setup, simple<br />
operation is designed for both ease of management and the ability to extract the best out of cashflow. With<br />
excellent soil types and effective use of water within the CPW catchment.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5512019<br />
4 2 2 1<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
12pm, Thu 28 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
3 Deans Ave, Chch<br />
View by appointment<br />
Ben Turner 0<strong>27</strong> 530 1400<br />
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Craig Blackburn 0<strong>27</strong> 489 7225<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz
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<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s best value<br />
lifestyle sections!<br />
Sections from 640m 2- 6,000m 2<br />
Priced from only $205,000<br />
Site office open Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 - 2.00pm<br />
1472 Springs Road, Lincoln | South of Lincoln University<br />
For more information:<br />
Natalie McLean<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 943 6413 natalie.mclean@harcourts.co.nz<br />
verdecopark.co.nz<br />
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />
Contributor to realestate.co.nz<br />
Your home for local property<br />
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Congratulations<br />
to our top 20 sales consultants<br />
Top<br />
Mitch & Mana<br />
02<br />
Sue & Gemma Roberts<br />
Our Top 20 sales consultants exemplify<br />
everything Harcourts Four Seasons<br />
believes in - experience, local knowledge,<br />
professionalism, focus and commitment.<br />
Their efforts in providing for their clients<br />
have brought success after success.<br />
Thank you to all our wonderful clients.<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
AWARDS<br />
2019/20<br />
03<br />
Richard & Sue Woerlee<br />
04<br />
Harley Manion<br />
05<br />
Jackie Frame<br />
06<br />
Katie Harrison<br />
07<br />
Jan Green<br />
08<br />
Stevie Golding<br />
09<br />
Lisa Tippen<br />
10<br />
Caine Hopcroft<br />
11<br />
Victoria Thompson<br />
12<br />
Lyn & Nicholas Martin<br />
13<br />
Fergus Spain<br />
14<br />
Glen Young<br />
15<br />
Steve Alfeld<br />
16<br />
Jayne Martin<br />
17<br />
Christine Tallot<br />
18<br />
Gary McNicholl<br />
19<br />
Linda Veitch<br />
20<br />
Nathan Gilbert<br />
Harcourts National & Canterbury End Of Year Awards 2019/20<br />
Mitch & Mana<br />
Harcourts Canterbury 2019/20<br />
3 rd<br />
2 nd<br />
Richard & Sue Woerlee<br />
Sue & Gemma Roberts<br />
3 rd<br />
Rural & Lifestyle<br />
Sales Consultants<br />
Jackie Frame<br />
Harcourts Canterbury 2019/20 Harcourts Canterbury 2019/20 Harcourts Canterbury 2019/20<br />
Client Experience<br />
Individual Award<br />
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Sales Consultants<br />
10 th<br />
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13 th Rural & Lifestyle<br />
12 th<br />
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Congratulations<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
Your home for local property<br />
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NEW LISTING<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Prebbleton 212a Birchs Road<br />
Sheffield Pig Saddle Road<br />
Surplus to requirements - this<br />
will be sold!<br />
Our owners plans have changed, they are no longer<br />
building on this site and immediate possession is<br />
available. This 12ha property is superbly located a few<br />
minutes from Prebbleton, zoned for excellent schools<br />
and has easy access to the motorway for a quick<br />
commute to the city. Two-bedroom double-glazed<br />
cottage, well, driveway, three-bay hayshed and huge<br />
extra-height shed. Equestrian fencing and partially<br />
completed arena. Inner Plains zoning allows potential<br />
subdivision. Offers options and opportunities.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5512190<br />
2 1 1<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
1pm, Wed 10 Jun <strong>2020</strong><br />
View by appointment<br />
Chris Jones 0<strong>27</strong> 220 5043<br />
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Sam Sidey 0<strong>27</strong> 346 3500<br />
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />
Recreation, stunning views<br />
• Located only minutes from the Springfield Village<br />
the gateway to ski-fields, lakes and mountains<br />
• Approximately 130ha, currently the block is part of<br />
a larger property and would generally carry<br />
approximately 100 MA breeding cows<br />
• A great mix of easier contoured lower paddocks<br />
and gullies suitable for trees or regenerating natives<br />
and some higher tussock country<br />
• A fantastic opportunity to own your own hunting<br />
block with a great duck pond already in place<br />
• A solid asset in a great location, close to amenities,<br />
with Darfield only a short drive down the road<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5512160<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
12pm, Thu 4 Jun <strong>2020</strong><br />
3 Deans Ave, Chch<br />
View by appointment<br />
Ben Turner 0<strong>27</strong> 530 1400<br />
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Craig Blackburn 0<strong>27</strong> 489 7225<br />
craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz Office 03 929 0306<br />
Country Luxe + Accommodation<br />
A Rare Find BUYERS $305,000+<br />
WEB ID LEU75924<br />
LEESTON<br />
1/14 Mountain View Place<br />
If you are looking for `ease of living` or a `lock-up and<br />
leave` property, then this gem is worth a look. On offer<br />
here is a spacious open plan living/dining and kitchen<br />
area with loads of natural light. There are two generous<br />
bedrooms with built-in robes.And a centrally positioned<br />
bathroom and separate toilet to add to the functionality<br />
of this home.<br />
VIEW By Appointment<br />
WEB ID DFL75733<br />
SHEFFIELD<br />
101 Bulls Road<br />
Exuding classical elegance with contemporary flair<br />
comes a fully renovated family home without compare<br />
in peace, privacy and relaxing panoramic rural outlooks.<br />
If entertaining's a top priority you'll love the huge open<br />
plan kitchen grouped around a socially centred island<br />
with natural flow through dining and lounge where<br />
ambiance is enhanced by a rustic wood burner on a wetback<br />
supported by under-floor heating in tiled zones.<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
View By Appointment<br />
DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 17th June, <strong>2020</strong> at<br />
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)<br />
Amy Jones<br />
Mobile 021 077 9945<br />
amy.jones@pb.co.nz<br />
Shar Simon<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 555 0654<br />
shar@pb.co.nz<br />
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Penny Dadson-Clausen<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 895 5943<br />
Office 03 929 0306<br />
pennyd@pb.co.nz<br />
Noel Lowery<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 432 8859<br />
noell@pb.co.nz<br />
So Worth Waiting For $535,000<br />
WEB ID DFU75307<br />
DARFIELD<br />
4 Thornton Street<br />
Only once in a while does a home with such inimitable<br />
style grace the listings and its taken <strong>27</strong> years for this<br />
sunny character-packed honey to present for<br />
acquisition.<br />
• Light-infused kitchen<br />
• Well-connected dining and lounge<br />
• Pioneer wood burner<br />
• Peaceful covered veranda<br />
• Second patio with bbq/pizza oven<br />
• 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms<br />
• Raised beds, garden sheds and flower gardens<br />
• Grow tunnel<br />
VIEW By Appointment<br />
Shar Simon<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 555 0654<br />
shar@pb.co.nz<br />
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pb.co.nz<br />
REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS<br />
7 Campion Place, Halswell<br />
7 Spencer Close, Rolleston<br />
OFFERS OvER $539,000<br />
Contemporary and Compelling<br />
Ease of living is fundamental in this four-bedroom<br />
family home that enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac<br />
location.<br />
The kitchen makes a stylish statement with its sleek<br />
cabinetry & striking splashback, and a separate<br />
lounge delivers flexibility & presents a superb<br />
setting for entertaining. A paved patio extends from<br />
both the formal lounge and open plan zone, and<br />
it overlooks the garden, which is extremely lowmaintenance<br />
and fully fenced for peace of mind.<br />
Neighbouring Beaumont Park provides families<br />
with all the space they crave, while the multitude of<br />
amenities in Rolleston are only a short drive away.<br />
Contact Mike today for more information.<br />
OFFERS OvER $499,000<br />
Natural Charm & Complete Comfort!<br />
**Set Sale: all offers to be presented 5pm, 21st <strong>May</strong> (unless sold prior)**<br />
Striking the perfect balance between form and function, this superb three double bedroom home<br />
showcases space and style within a leafy Halswell setting.<br />
Great presentation and neutral décor is appealing in the sun-lit open plan dining area and lounge which<br />
cleverly interacts with the modern kitchen. A sizeable deck extends off the dining area, & a gate in the<br />
fence leads to the Westlake reserve grounds behind the property - perfect for walks, running or a great<br />
extension to the backyard that someone else looks after!<br />
A cul-de-sac location and reserve boundary promise peace and privacy, with convenience also assured<br />
courtesy of proximity to the countless amenities in Wigram and Halswell. Do not delay - this property<br />
will attract considerable attention. Contact Mike for more information today.<br />
42 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />
By NEGOtiAtiON<br />
Spectacular Style AND Work From Home!<br />
Undeniable style and substantial proportions unite<br />
at this exceptional family home. With the single level<br />
floor plan totalling 294m² & a 3 car garage with drive<br />
through & separate pedestrian access to the front,<br />
this property has been set up to have an extensive<br />
work-from-home office in part of the garage. It has<br />
had the ducted air conditioning plumbed in, office<br />
lighting & the walls insulated with double glazed<br />
access door and loads of off-street parking.<br />
With a sleek kitchen, 2 separate living rooms, a mix<br />
of open & covered outdoor patios & four bedrooms,<br />
all set on 2100m² this home offers both lifestyle &<br />
sophistication. If you need to house the family &<br />
work from home in a private easy commute distance<br />
to city & have a budget in the 800’s, then you need<br />
to contact Mike now for a time to view.<br />
68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />
0800 645 346<br />
www.oneagencyres.co.nz<br />
Mike Goatley<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 249 5561<br />
Elyse Campbell<br />
021 187 6217<br />
Nicola Curtis<br />
Administrator<br />
Julz Sibbe<br />
Administrator<br />
Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)
14<br />
Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306<br />
Unique has a new meaning!<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
WIGRAM<br />
99 The Runway<br />
This Family sized home is sure to impress! Showcasing<br />
uncompromised quality and outstanding levels of<br />
comfort, this 3 year old, four-bedroom home strikes the<br />
perfect balance between style and function. Designed<br />
with space, comfort and everyday ease in mind, the<br />
kitchen provides the perfect platform for entertaining<br />
and comes with a large pantry, top of the line Bosch<br />
appliances including a Combination Steamer and oven,<br />
Pyrolytic Oven, dishwasher and a 90cm Multi-zone<br />
Induction Hob. The spacious formal lounge with it's<br />
feature ceiling is the ideal place to put your feet up at<br />
the end of the day, while the light filled dining and living<br />
areas interact effortlessly with the flow through to the<br />
extensive decking, providing you with a covered area,<br />
complete with a gas fire and bar fridge, perfect for<br />
alfresco occasions. Situated in the sought after location<br />
of Wigram, with only a short walk to ‘The Landing’<br />
shopping centre, this immaculate home should seriously<br />
be considered.<br />
WEB ID ROU75946<br />
VIEW By Appointment<br />
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 9th June, <strong>2020</strong> at<br />
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)<br />
Tanya Marillier<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 383 3844<br />
tanya@pb.co.nz<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
4<br />
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Beautiful on Billington!<br />
HALSWELL<br />
12 Billington Drive<br />
Looking chic and ready for its new owners, this 220sqm<br />
home occupies a sunny 550sqm corner section in the<br />
coveted precinct of Country Palms. A large open plan<br />
kitchen over looks the spacious dining / living areas and<br />
flows generously to the outside, private secluded patio.<br />
The separate lounge is ideal for quiet movie nights and<br />
also opens to its own patio. Accommodation is offered<br />
by four bedrooms, complemented with a separate toilet<br />
and two exquisite bathrooms, one of which is the<br />
master ensuite, complete with tiled showers. The master<br />
also benefits from it's own private patio - ideal for an<br />
early morning coffee.<br />
pb.co.nz<br />
The separate laundry and additional storage cupboards<br />
will also ensure that you have enough space for all those<br />
things you'd like to keep out of sight.<br />
Located in this peaceful neighbourhood, the property<br />
benefits from zoning for Halswell School and is a short<br />
drive from the various amenities in and around Halswell<br />
Shopping Centre. Call Tanya today.<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
VIEW By Appointment<br />
WEB ID ROU75876<br />
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 2nd June, <strong>2020</strong> at<br />
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)<br />
Tanya Marillier<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 383 3844<br />
tanya@pb.co.nz<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
4<br />
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2
15<br />
Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306<br />
Smart design and handy location<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
ROLLESTON<br />
116 Broadlands Drive<br />
Stop looking and start living in this beautiful home<br />
which is offered for 1 lucky purchaser to start calling<br />
home!<br />
oven, various lighting options and amazing walk in<br />
pantry are just a few of the details on offer to satisfy the<br />
master chef or entertainer of the family.<br />
VIEW Sunday 24 <strong>May</strong> 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />
WEB ID ROU75821<br />
BUYERS $659,000+<br />
With stunning street appeal using top quality materials<br />
and finishes, you are going to love the extra features this<br />
striking 4 bedroom home offers. The open plan kitchen<br />
dining living with A framed ceiling offer a point of<br />
difference with its large feature window which soaks up<br />
the afternoon sun.<br />
The stylish kitchen with stone benchtops, 90cm hob and<br />
If space is what you crave, the separate lounge will not<br />
disappoint and offers great outdoor flow to enjoy the<br />
summer evenings.<br />
My vendor is serious to sell and has priced this<br />
accordingly. This is definitely, quality & style at an<br />
attractive price. Viewing will not disappoint. Call Angela<br />
now to set up your inspection.<br />
Angela Hunt<br />
Mobile 021 548 777<br />
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz<br />
4<br />
2<br />
2<br />
More for Less!<br />
$369,000<br />
WEB ID DFU75815<br />
DARFIELD<br />
24 Torlesse Crescent<br />
An address to impress in quiet and private Torlesse<br />
where first-time family buyers can get in the game in a<br />
unique and easy-to-keep A-Frame. Packed with quirky<br />
character over 120 light-filled squares featuring upper<br />
level master bedroom and balcony plus one double and<br />
third double bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet<br />
below. Integration between modern kitchen, dining,<br />
lounge and expansive sunny decking seamlessly unifies<br />
indoor/outdoor living.<br />
VIEW By Appointment<br />
An educated Opportunity<br />
3<br />
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NEW LISTING<br />
Shar Simon<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 555 0654<br />
shar@pb.co.nz<br />
1<br />
Spacious and sunny<br />
BY NEGOTIATION<br />
WEB ID LIU75217<br />
LINCOLN<br />
34 Caulfield Crescent<br />
Our owners decision has been made, they have found<br />
their dream home and are keen to see a Sold sticker.<br />
Built in 2015 this lovely property was designed with<br />
spacious formal and informal living in mind and will<br />
accommodate the whole family both inside and out. The<br />
configuration of the fourth bedroom is positioned<br />
perfectly if you work from home or have a teenager<br />
wanting their own space. Close to playgrounds, schools,<br />
bus stop and an easy walk to Lincoln township.<br />
VIEW By Appointment<br />
WEB ID DFL75263<br />
GLENTUNNEL<br />
<strong>27</strong>5-281 Whitecliffs Road<br />
GUIDELINE PRICE: OFFERS OVER $282,000 PLUS GST<br />
View By Appointment<br />
BY NEGOTIATION<br />
Dawn Pollard<br />
Mobile 022 073 7580<br />
Office 03 595 6954<br />
dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz<br />
Nicola Bray<br />
Mobile 0<strong>27</strong> 755 8846<br />
Office 03 595 6954<br />
nicola.bray@pb.co.nz<br />
4<br />
2<br />
2<br />
The Old Malvern School located in Whitecliffs is now<br />
available to start a new chapter.<br />
Being sold "AS IS WHERE IS" Deadline Sale<br />
• 5800sqm land area in four titles.<br />
• School building with Heritage List as a Category 2<br />
Historic Place<br />
• Separate ablution block<br />
Viewings are by Open to view and by appointment.<br />
Jannetta Thomas<br />
Mobile 021 256 6295<br />
jannetta@pb.co.nz<br />
Gareth Cox<br />
Mobile 021 250 9714<br />
Office 03 975 4506<br />
gareth@pb.co.nz<br />
1<br />
2<br />
pb.co.nz
16<br />
M-A<br />
MATSON & ALLAN<br />
REAL ESTATE LIMITED<br />
‘The<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Experts’<br />
Residential<br />
Lifestyle<br />
Rural Property<br />
Licensed REAA2008<br />
ROLLESTON - 37B Masefield Drive<br />
LIVE IT, LAND BANK IT OR DEVELOP IT<br />
• 4347m 2 (approx.) subdivisible land<br />
• Peter Ray Homes <strong>27</strong>7m 2 double glazed family home<br />
• Four large double bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, bathroom<br />
and separate toilet<br />
• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living and<br />
separate lounge<br />
• Log burner with wetback<br />
• Walk in pantry, study and separate laundry<br />
• Immaculate established four seasons garden<br />
• Double internal access garage with ample parking<br />
options<br />
• North facing aspect<br />
Jo Barrett<br />
021 859 006<br />
jo@marealestate.co.nz<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Open Home: Sun 1.30pm - 2.00pm<br />
Deadline Sale: Closing 3 June <strong>2020</strong> (Unless Sold Prior)<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0718<br />
ROLLESTON<br />
714 East Maddisons Road<br />
PEACE & TRANQUILITY ON 2001M²<br />
• 230m² brick home<br />
• Four double bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, bathroom,<br />
separate toilet<br />
• Office, triple internal access garage with third toilet<br />
• Spacious open plan living and separate lounge<br />
• Log burner, heat pump, double glazing, air exchange<br />
and internal vacuum system<br />
• Four seasons garden<br />
• North facing aspect and parking for six plus vehicles<br />
• West Rolleston and Clearview Primary School Zones<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Viewing: By Appointment<br />
Price: Neg Over $679,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0715<br />
Jo Barrett<br />
021 859 006<br />
jo@marealestate.co.nz<br />
ROLLESTON - 62 Riverstone Drive<br />
RARE FIND – HOME, UNIT AND FOUR<br />
CAR GARAGING<br />
• Superbly constructed in 2018<br />
• Expansive 352m 2 executive home<br />
• Home and one-bedroom unit<br />
• Five double bedrooms<br />
• Large master with ensuite and walk in robe<br />
• Three living areas<br />
• Designated study<br />
• Premium kitchen with quality appliances<br />
• Large butlers pantry<br />
• Separate laundry<br />
• Four car garaging<br />
• Further additional parking for motor home and/or boat<br />
• Desirable and popular location<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
Open Home: Sun 12.30pm - 1.00pm<br />
Price: Neg Over $949,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0719<br />
Jackie Derrick<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 636 3576<br />
jackie@marealestate.co.nz<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
ROLLESTON - 12 Frame Crescent<br />
SUPERB FAMILY LIVING ON A<br />
SUBSTANTIAL SECTION<br />
• Substantial family home<br />
• Tw o separate living areas<br />
• Four double bedrooms<br />
• Large master bedroom<br />
• Ensuite and walk in wardrobe<br />
• Versatile study/office<br />
• Well-appointed kitchen/reputable appliances<br />
• Separate laundry<br />
• Fantastic outdoor entertaining area<br />
• Triple car garage<br />
• Additional parking space<br />
• Generous and secure 1486sqm section<br />
• Desirable location<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
Open Home: Sun 2.15pm - 2.45pm<br />
Price: Neg Over $699,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0717<br />
Jackie Derrick<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 636 3576<br />
jackie@marealestate.co.nz<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
ROLLESTON - 57 Shadbolt Lane<br />
AS NEW AND SO AFFORDABLE<br />
• A perfect starter package for first home buyers,<br />
investors or retirees<br />
• Built in 2015, this 159m 2 home is set amongst other<br />
quality homes<br />
• Four good sized bedrooms<br />
• Large open plan living<br />
• Outdoor dining on sheltered kwila deck<br />
• Modern kitchen and appliances<br />
• Tw o spacious bathrooms<br />
• Heat pump<br />
• Double carpeted garage<br />
• Fully fenced 610m 2 landscaped garden<br />
• Easy care<br />
Price: Neg Over $520,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0720<br />
Cameron McRae<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 7696 696<br />
cameron@marealestate.co.nz<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
ROLLESTON - 2 Lucca Crescent<br />
HIGH QUALITY STARTER<br />
• Built by Generation Homes<br />
• Three bedroom 135m² home<br />
• Complete with modern appliances<br />
• Excellent private outdoor living areas<br />
• Generous 576m² fully fenced and irrigated<br />
northfacing section<br />
• Avoid all the hassles of the building process<br />
and cost over runs<br />
• Well built and extremely well priced home<br />
• Immediate possession available<br />
Price: $495,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0684<br />
Andrew Taylor<br />
0<strong>27</strong>4 355 930<br />
andrew@marealestate.co.nz<br />
ROLLESTON - 20 Coles Lane<br />
DYNAMIC IN EVERY WAY<br />
• Energy efficient 268m 2 home<br />
• Four bedrooms<br />
• Tw o living areas<br />
• High standard of fittings and fixtures throughout<br />
• Walk in pantry<br />
• Heat pump powered underfloor water heating<br />
• Solar powered with capacity to feed back to the grid<br />
• 56m 2 of wooden decking<br />
• Three car carpeted garage plus utility room<br />
• 2686m landscaped, irrigated and fenced section<br />
• Sought after Coles Fields subdivision<br />
Vendor considers all offers<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0709<br />
Andrew Taylor<br />
0<strong>27</strong>4 355 930<br />
andrew@marealestate.co.nz<br />
LEESTON - 42 Chervier Street<br />
DESIGNED WITH FAMILY IN MIND<br />
• Modern four bedroom home<br />
• Stylish kitchen with butlers pantry<br />
• Separate study and large attached garage<br />
• Tw o bathrooms including ensuite off master<br />
• Access to patio with sun shade<br />
• 716m 2 fully fenced landscaped section<br />
Price: $519,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0694<br />
Stephan Knowler<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 229 9522<br />
stephan@marealestate.co.nz<br />
SOUTHBRIDGE - 12 Lee Street<br />
ONE LOOK AND YOU WILL BE SOLD<br />
• Extensively renovated home<br />
• Three bedrooms with built in robes<br />
• Separate living with gas fire<br />
• Modern kitchen with new appliances<br />
• Attached double garage<br />
• Landscaped 1012m 2 section with studio<br />
Price: $419,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0699<br />
Stephan Knowler<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 229 9522<br />
stephan@marealestate.co.nz<br />
WEST MELTON - 478 Hoskyns Road<br />
ROOM FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY<br />
OR INDEPENDENT FAMILY MEMBER<br />
• 4 Hectares (2 road frontages)<br />
• Main home - Four double bedroom family home<br />
(<strong>27</strong>0m²)<br />
• Second home - Modern Two bedroom<br />
• Established shelter belts and mature garden setting<br />
• Close proximity to the thriving Rolleston Township<br />
and all its amenities<br />
Open Home: Sun 1.00pm – 2.00pm<br />
Price: Neg Over $1,100,000<br />
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA702<br />
Chris Flanagan<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 433 4657<br />
chris@marealestate.co.nz<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz<br />
Chris Flanagan<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 433 4657<br />
Andrew Taylor<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 435 5930<br />
Jackie Derrick<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 636 3576<br />
Jo Barrett<br />
021 859 006<br />
Stephan Knowler<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 229 9522<br />
Cameron McRae<br />
0<strong>27</strong> 769 6696<br />
Paul Robinson<br />
021 <strong>27</strong>7 2690<br />
Bronwyn van der Pol<br />
022 073 7757