Selwyn Times: May 27, 2020

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Five

million

reasons

to smile

AT 10 WEEKS old, Odette

Olive Deane’s start to life has

already been somewhat out of

the ordinary.

There’s a chance the chubbycheeked

tot from Rolleston born

on March 10 could be the five

millionth person in New Zealand

– and just two weeks after

she entered the world, the nation

went into lockdown.

Even in spite of the country’s

gradual return to normal, mother

Charlotte, 26, says things are

still no less “hectic” at the Deane

household as she runs around

after Odette and her 20-monthold

brother Walter.

Odette was born at Christchurch

Women’s Hospital around

the time Statistics NZ reckons

the country’s population ticked

over to five million.

The population has grown

from four million to five million

in 17 years thanks to a combination

of natural growth (births

minus deaths) and net migration

(arrivals minus departures).

Mrs Deane said it was “crazy”

to think her daughter could be

New Zealand’s five-millionth

person. • Turn to page 4

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Bid to

expand

coal mine

meets stiff

opposition

• By Devon Bolger

A PROPOSED expansion of a

coal mine in the Malvern Hills

has brought opponents out in

their hundreds.

Bathurst Coal Ltd has applied to

expand its opencast mine, known

as Canterbury Coal Mine, at Bush

Gully Rd, near Colgate, by 18ha.

An Environment Canterbury

spokeswoman said it has received

about 500 submissions on the

proposal with the majority

opposing the extension.

Malvern Hills Protection

Society member Rosalie Snoyink,

which made a submission against

the proposal, said she is pleased

there has been a large number of

people weighing in on it.

“Clearly there is wide

public interest and concern

about the scale of the proposals,”

she said.

Malvern Hills resident Brian

Thompson said he opposed the

expansion in his submission.

“I think it’s great there has been

a large number of submissions. It

means you will get a wide area of

coverage.

• Turn to page 5

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TIME WILL tell whether

the hundreds of people

objecting to a bid to expand

an open cast coal mine will

be successful.

About 500 submissions

have been received over

Bathurst Coal Ltd’s plan for

an 18ha expansion in the

Malvern Hills (see page 1).

Most of the submissions

are against the plan.

But that won’t be an indication

the objectors will be

able to stop the expansion

when it goes to a hearing.

The Fulton Hogan quarry

near Weedons is a classic

example of that.

The quarry was given the

green light even though

there was huge opposition

to it.

An appeal against the

decision will cost a lot of

money.

Those fighting the

coalmine plan should start

saving their pennies.

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Supermarket plans modified

THE PLANS for a Countdown

supermarket in Lincoln have

been modified in response to

feedback from the community.

Lincoln Developments Ltd

has applied to build and operate

a 3063m 2 supermarket in

the Flemington subdivision on

Birchs Rd, Lincoln, between

7am and 10pm seven days a

week.

Flemington developer Shane

Kennedy said he has spoken

with some people who have

expressed opposition to the

proposal and their feedback has

been used to improve it.

“We’ve significantly improved

the external design of the

building to reduce the visual

scale and improve the external

appearance, added more trees

to the car park and the street

frontage, as well as a low stone

wall with post and rail fencing.

We have added landscaping and

trees to the loading dock screening,

and reduced the height of

street signage.

“The car park layout has also

been changed and we can now

include two dedicated drivethrough

car parks for customers

with click and collect orders,”

he said.

Mr Kennedy said he is pleased

they have been able to make

the changes and is confident

the outcome will be better for

residents.

The new supermarket is expected

to create around between

70 to 90 new jobs.

“These will be a mixture of

full and part-time positions.

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The café is likely to require

another five staff. These new

positions will make a significant

contribution to the Lincoln

community.”

The district council has

publicly notified the resource

consent application meaning

people can have their say on the

development.

The submission period ended

MODIFIED:

The revised

plans for a

Countdown

supermarket

in Lincoln

includes more

trees and

a reduced

height of

street signage.

on Tuesday this week.

“The new Countdown will be

a vital part of this popular development

and it could be opening

its doors to shoppers late 2021 or

early 2022.

“The resource consent process

isn’t a public vote, but I

encourage local residents who

support the project to make a

submission to the council,” Mr

Kennedy said.

In March, Selwyn Times

reported a group of Flemington

residents opposed the proposed

location for the supermarket.

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Family tracks down long-lost brother

• By Devon Bolger

PHIL RADFORD had no idea

his life would change with just

one Facebook message.

Mr Radford, 49, who was

adopted at five-weeks-old, received

a message from a woman

specialising in reconnecting

people – it said he had a sister in

the United Kingdom wanting to

contact him.

“I wasn’t sure if it was a windup

or something. I opened the

message and the thing that made

me think it was real is when I

was five-weeks-old I was adopted

and she had mentioned my birth

name Chris James Dooks.

“I was a bit stunned but

thought why not? Let’s reconnect

and it just sort of went from

there. I ended up talking to my

sister about half an hour later,”

Mr Radford said.

His sister, Becca Main, lives

in York and helped connect him

with his birth mother, also in

York, within a matter of hours.

“It turns out I have got two sisters,

three nieces, two nephews,

a couple of uncles and about five

or six cousins I never knew.

“It has been absolutely amazing.

When it first happened I

wasn’t actually very emotional

about it, I was just numb but now

it has started to kick in. I never

• From page 1

Mrs Deane had gone into labour

while having lunch at Burnham

Military Camp, where her soldier

husband Oliver is based. “I started

feeling pains, like a rubber band

flicking, and then it all happened.”

Oliver drove her to hospital and

was there for the birth of their

“very big” 4.3kg baby.

Stats NZ’s population insights

senior manager Brooke Theyers

said the precise date when we hit

five million also isn’t available yet

but it’s estimated that at March

31 had a resident population of

5,002,100.

Theyers said while the five

million mark could have been

reached by a newborn baby, it was

STUNNED: Phil Radford was adopted as a baby and never knew his birth family until he got a

call from his long-lost sister in the United Kingdom.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

could have expected this.”

He has also spoken directly

with his other sister Nic Dooks

and brother-in-law John Main.

Mr Radford is a member of

the Greendale Golf Club and is

currently living at the site in a

Odette born during lockdown

more likely to be a migrant arriving

on a plane.

Escalating numbers of Covid-19

cases in early March made Mrs

Deane “a bit more paranoid” than

normal preparing for birth.

But she had been reassured by

research showing babies and children

were less likely to catch the

disease and likely to have milder

symptoms.

Mrs Deane said the first weeks

of maternity leave required even

more isolating than normal. She

was only able to have one week of

home midwife visits, and feeding

the baby proved hard without

help from a lactation consultant

but she said both went “above and

beyond” to help her.

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He is doing some work on the

clubrooms as a thank you for

letting him stay on the grounds

temporarily.

Mr Radford was raised by his

two loving adoptive parents and

THE ICONIC Hororata pie has

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the item on their menus.

Hororata Community Trust

executive officer Cindy Driscoll

said it is a positive move for the

community.

“The Hororata pie has been

feeding local legends for years

whether it is after a ski, on the

farm, in a tractor, or at one of

Hororata’s famous events.

“It’s not just the memories the

pie invokes, it’s the taste and

quality ingredients that ensure

was an only child. He moved to

New Zealand from Bradford in

the United Kingdom in 2006.

“My adoptive parents passed

away at quite a young age so that

was quite hard for me. They were

truly amazing. I only really had

the legend status remains,’’ she

said.

When the historic Hororata

Hotel was damaged in the

September 4, 2010, earthquake

no one wanted to see the iconic

pie become just a memory,” Ms

Driscoll said.

“Fortunately for Canterbury,

REUNITED: Phil Radford’s

sister Becca Main (left) who

first contacted him alongside

his mother Rosie Wall and

other sister Nic Dooks.

my cousins on my dad’s side and

they’re all very happy for me.”

He hopes to visit his birth

family in the United Kingdom

sometime next year.

“There is a definite bond there.

It is like we have never been

apart, it is crazy. The sister who

found me and I have become

quite close very quickly.

“My mum just wanted to know

I had gone to a good home. She

had thought about it for 49 years.

I told her my adoptive parents

were fantastic and if they were

still alive I’m sure they would

want to meet her as well,” he said.

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The Hororata Community

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Leeston flooding

bypass progressing

• By Devon Bolger

WORK ON protecting

Leeston from a one-in-

100-year rainfall event

will continue in spring.

The design for the

upgrade of the Volkman

Rd drain has been

completed.

The work is stage three

of the wider Leeston flood

bypass project.

A district council

spokesman said work has

been delayed due to the

Covid-19 lockdown.

• From page 1

“This proposal will have

a big impact on the peace

and quiet of our property

which was one of the main

factors in us buying it,” he

said.

Bathurst Coal Ltd did not

respond to questions from

the Selwyn Times.

The ECan spokeswoman

said a date for a hearing

is yet to be set but it is

required to be held within

75 days of the close of

submissions, meaning

it will be no later than

September 2.

Mr Thompson said he

plans on speaking to his

submission at the hearing.

Forest and Bird also submitted

against the expansion

of the mine.

A spokeswoman said

they are concerned about

the ecological and environmental

impacts.

“Freshwater

contamination in the

already stressed Selwyn

Waikirikiri catchment, and

the loss of native species

and habitat, especially

wetlands.

“Construction on stage

three is expected to begin

on-site in spring this year,

the exact starting date is

weather dependant,” he

said.

A $1.7 million budget

was set aside for the

project with $1.2 million

still remaining.

It is expected to be fully

complete by 2023. There

are two more stages in

the project following the

completion of stage three.

Stage one involved

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Bathurst coal mine

in the Malvern Hills?

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“We are not surprised at

the number of submissions.

We have had concerns

about the expansion of

Bathurst’s Malvern Hills

coal mine for some time,’’

she said.

ECan and the district

council received an application

to increase the

contractors upgrading

a drain to release water

from the wetlands on

Country Lane.

The drain passes

through Ellesmere

Community Hospital

land to Manse Rd

and the High St drain

between Manse Rd

and the Ellesmere A&P

Showgrounds culverts.

Stage two of works

involved the drain along

Manse Rd to High St

being upgraded.

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CONCERNS: About 500

submissions have been

received after a proposal

to expand the Bathurst

coal mine in the Malvern

Hills was put forward.

opencast mine earlier this

year.

The site is currently 52ha,

of which 38ha is mined,

and owner Bathurst Coal is

seeking retrospective land

use consent for existing

and future earthworks.

Production at the site is

currently 95,000 tonnes

of coal per annum, which

is sold for industrial and

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Work to demolish Kirwee

Tavern starts this week

• By Devon Bolger

THE KIRWEE Tavern is

set to be demolished to

make way for a new pub.

Licensee Steve Evans

said preparation work

for the demolition was

expected to get under way

this week following a site

meeting with the builders

and demolition contractors.

The tavern was almost

completely destroyed

when a fire broke out on

Christmas Eve last year.

About 60 firefighters

were needed from across

Canterbury to tackle the

blaze.

The cause of the fire was

found to be an electrical

fault due to old wiring, Mr

Evans said.

“Full demolition, all

going to plan, will be completed

within two weeks

thereafter,’’ Mr Evans said.

He said negotiations

have started with the

insurance company for a

rebuild of the tavern.

“Quite a few items have

been marked to be incorporated

into the ‘New

New entrant

Eleanor Hulme started at Lincoln

Primary School last Monday. She

joins her siblings Vanessa, 8, Lorna,

10, and Owen, 11.

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blaze which destroyed the tavern.

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the Selwyn District

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unanimously refuse the

renewal of the on and

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Tyre fire could help residents

battling waste facility expansion

• By Devon Bolger

PREBBLETON residents

fighting against a proposed

expansion of a nearby waste

facility plan on using the tyre

fire in Rolleston last week to aid

their argument.

The blaze started about

4.25pm on May 17 at the Diggalink

yard on Weedons Rd due

to a flare-up of hot ash. It spread

to a large pile of tyres near State

Highway 1.

Waste Management

Ltd’s

proposal for

the expansion

of its facility

at 305 Marshs

Rd also includes

a tyre

processing

Judy

Sachdeva

plant.

Judy Sachdeva,

who is

a part of the group of residents

fighting the proposal, said the

fire in Rolleston is very concerning

for them.

“There are two main problems

with tyre stockpiles, The first is

vermin infestation because rats

EVIDENCE: A tyre fire in Rolleston last week could help

Prebbleton residents fighting against a proposed waste facility

expansion nearby.

and other animals love living

there and the other is the risk of

fire,” she said.

Ms Sachdeva said they plan

on using the fire in Rolleston as

evidence at the resource consent

hearing.

A LOBSTER exporting

company with a facility in

Rolleston says the industry

is now bouncing back

financially.

Fiordland Lobster

Company’s general

manager of sales Andrew

Harvey says the company

took a seven-figure hit

because of the shutdown.

The company has an

export facility in Rolleston

that processes 600

tonnes a year.

The holding tanks in

the facility were full when live

exports to China suddenly

stopped. As a result, a lot of

“The fumes from it are also

not good. People in Rolleston

were told to close their windows.

We live very close to the facility

on Marshs Rd and we are downwind

in an easterly.”

An Environment Canterbury

the lobsters were sold into the

domestic market.

“People were getting exportgrade

lobsters at domestic prices

and that went surprisingly well,”

Harvey says.

Only a small quantity

of the total catch

normally sells locally

because China pays a

premium.

A high-end restaurant

in Shanghai can charge

up to $400/kg for a

Fiordland lobster.

As lockdown

restrictions have eased in China

and people edge back into

normal life, air freight to the

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Management facility on

Marshs Rd? Email your views

to devon.bolger@starmedia.

kiwi

spokeswoman said no date has

yet been set, but it is likely to be

in late July or early August.

Waste Management Ltd has

applied to expand its current site

and operate the waste treatment

plant at 305 Marshs Rd.

Resource consent was granted

for the proposed plant by the

Christchurch City Council in

December 2018.

ECan also granted three consents

for the plant’s construction

and discharge of stormwater in

March 2019.

The consent application currently

with ECan is only for

activities resulting in discharge

to air.

It ran a limited notified

consent process, which meant

only people within 500m of the

proposed facility had a chance to

have their say.

Optimistic future for lobster company

CONFIDENT: A lobster

exporting company is now

bouncing back financially.

Andrew

Harvey

country has resumed so the

company is quietly optimistic

the market for New Zealand

rock lobsters will return but

Mr Harvey says the industry is

monitoring whether China will

be affected by a second wave of

infections.

“Probably the biggest thing we

are watching is if Covid is really

under control in China and restaurants

don’t have to be closed

down again.

“If they don’t, then we are

coming through.”

New Zealand’s live lobster

industry is worth around $320

million annually, much of it sold

to China.

New science

building for

Lincoln Uni

LINCOLN University is set to

get a new science facility after

a $5 million boost from the

Government.

Acting vice-chancellor Professor

Bruce McKenzie said they

are welcoming ministerial

endorsement of their business

case for the construction of the

new facility.

“The endorsement demonstrates

the government’s confidence

in Lincoln University,

and means we can continue

our campus development programme,”

he said.

Education Minister Chris

Hipkins and Finance Minister

Grant Robertson confirmed

their endorsement for the business

case, releasing $5 million in

funding to progress the project

to the next stage.

Lincoln can now go to market

to tender for a construction

contractor.

Known as Science North, the

new facility will replace existing

earthquake-damaged buildings.

“Lincoln University has always

been a chief driver of innovation

in the land-based sector,

particularly in the food and fibre

sectors, and our new science

facilities will position us to take

an even more prominent role

in developing solutions for the

world’s most pressing environmental

challenges,’’ he said.

Science North is a part of a

wider campus development

programme for the university

that has already seen the launch

of new student social spaces,

landscaping projects and a series

of smaller general projects across

campus.

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News

Ellesmere Lions back

distributing pea straw

VOLUNTEER: Ellesmere

Lions members (from left

to right), Dave Adams, Don

Lemon and Ray Henderson

happy to be delivering pea

straw to the community

again.

BACKYARD CRITTERS

Mike Bowie is

an ecologist

who specialises

in entomology

(insects and

other invertebrates). Each week he

introduces a new species found in

his backyard at Lincoln. His column

aims to raise public awareness of

biodiversity, the variety of living

things around us. Check out the full

list of invertebrates found at www.

inaturalist.org/projects/backyardbiodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincolnsection

THE ELLESMERE Lions are

back out delivering pea straw

bales used for fundraising

after not being able to due to

Covid-19.

A spokesman said the backlog

of over 1000 bales was cleared in

a few days with members pleased

to be out and about.

“Ellesmere Lions pea straw

fundraising effort has grown

over recent years, this year we

have baled and carted 15,000

standard bales and 800 medium

square bales for delivery

throughout the Selwyn and

Ellesmere area.

“This is a true community

effort with the straw donated by

local farmers and a team of lions

baling and carting the bales to

sheds made available from another

group of farmers,” he said.

The straw carting evenings saw

A MOTH commonly attracted

to light over the summer months

is the self-introduced Australian

pug moth (Chloroclystis filata).

THis moth has a 25mm

wingspan, and a variable brown

colouration, sometimes with a

large white patch in the middle

of its forewing.

It also has a notched margin

on the hindwing which helps

distinguish it from other similar

moths.

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•Order your pea straw

available in either standard

bales or medium squares

by phoning Alex Hayward at

324 4094

turnouts of 20-30 members and

big numbers of bales were shifted

in a short time.

Members enjoy the evening

occasions with a barbecue to

reward their efforts, the spokesman

said.

“Deliveries are carried out by

a keen group of members who

run their vehicles at their own

expense.”

The income generated by

the fundraising is used by the

Ellesmere Lions to assist many

community organisations and

individuals who are in need of

support.

Australian moth is attracted to summer light

in 1960, it is now distributed

throughout the country. It is also

found in the south-eastern parts

of Australia and on Norfolk

Island.

THis moth species lives in

open areas such as gardens,

parks, wasteland and coastal

areas.

Larvae feed on a large diversity

of flowers, including acacias,

kanuka, hebe, groundsels,

ragwort, gorse and some legume

species.

Rolleston College year 12

students take on the wild

STUDENTS ARE being pushed

to their limits in two new

outdoor education classes at

Rolleston College.

The 35 year 12 students who

signed up for the Challenge the

Limits course have been preparing

to take part in a high and low

ropes course at The Groynes in

term three.

Said teacher Thomas Arps:

“The learners will be exposed

to some challenging situations

while on this course and will

have to lean on each other in

order to get through them.

“They will develop a range

of interpersonal skills while on

the course and will set some

goals to achieve on the two-day

adventure.”

Throughout the year students

have experienced day tramps

and camping including a hike up

Mt Herbert.

The Man v Wild course is

another new option for year 12

CHALLENGE: Rolleston

College year 12 students in

their Man v Wild class which

is one of two new outdoor

education classes this year.

students this year.

The students tested their survival

skills around Arthur’s Pass

recently.

Said teacher Kevin Hoy: “They

built shelters at base camp using

axes and tree saws and some

students took up the challenge to

sleep under the stars.’’

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Robin Ashby

Hanging up fire helmet after 34 years

Robin Ashby is retiring

from firefighting after

34 years. The Rolleston

resident speaks

to reporter Devon

Bolger about his time

volunteering with the

Dunsandel and Rolleston

fire stations

How did you get started out

firefighting?

I started in 1986. I had bought

a house in Dunsandel where my

wife lived at the time and was

asked to join the fire brigade.

It was just a thing where if you

lived there and worked close

by you got asked. I did 25 years

there at Dunsandel. I got my gold

star award for 25 years of service.

I became the senior officer of

the brigade after about five years

which was unusual really for

someone so young but it just

happened to me. I went on to

become the chief fire officer.

What kept you going for 34

years?

After all that time, I think it

is just a habit. Throughout those

years I just enjoyed training

people and getting the best out

of them. A lot of people join up

and don’t have a lot of confidence

but after a few months and

a bit of training, they have

really blossomed. That is what

encourages me to carry on and

of course helping the community

too.

Why do you think people

should get into volunteer

firefighting?

It is an opportunity to get

some self-confidence. A lot of

people think they can’t do it but

with the encouragement of our

people, they get a lot of love and

support. It is not just firefighting,

there is also a lot of competitions

such as the combat and drivers’

challenges. We do a lot of school

visits and plenty of organisations

visit the station so there are all

these other activities you can get

involved in. I had the privilege

from 2010-2018 to be on the

New Zealand Fire national

health and safety committee

representing volunteers. I got a

lot of opportunities to explore

different things and I have been

to fire conferences all over the

country.

Have there been any standout

moments for you?

Responding to the CTV

building during the Canterbury

earthquake really stayed in my

mind. I don’t really know how

to describe it, you didn’t want to

be there but you were there so it

was good to help out. I did three

different shifts there on the fire

truck. One of my highlights has

to be in 2007 when I was selected

to go to Hobart in Australia for

an Australasian fire conference,

that was a bit of a milestone for

me. In 1991 I was selected by the

Rural Fire Research Group for a

scholarship in Dunedin. I spent

about two weeks in a paid station

there. I did more calls in two

weeks there than I did all year in

Dunsandel.

Do you have any plans for

your retirement?

I don’t actually have a lot

of spare time because I am

the secretary/treasurer of the

Mid Canterbury Fire Brigades

Sub Association. I am a life

member and a past president

of the association as well. I am

also a trustee for Canterbury

Provincial Fire Brigades

Association. I still have my

hand in the pie so to speak.

Unfortunately, I am not going to

see a lot of my friends who I have

met from all over the country

DEDICATION:

Robin Ashby

has stepped

down from

fighting fires

after 34 years.

He is seen

above at the

Woolston

Training

Centre in

2006.

but thank God for Facebook.

Could you tell me about the

Mid-Canterbury Fire Brigades

Sub Association?

They have a committee that

supports the staff and they run

the competitions such as the

combat challenge and things.

The original drivers’ challenge

was started by them here in

1996. They also host the

provincial drivers’ challenge.

Unfortunately, this year we

haven’t been able to have our

drivers’ challenge but that’s

what they do – help to provide

activities for the members of the

association.

What is your go-to karaoke

song?

It would have to be Matchbox

Twenty – I’m not Crazy.

Do you have a favourite

sports player or team?

That is easy, my favourite team

is the Crusaders. My favourite

sports player, well I can’t say me,

so I guess it is definitely Richie

McCaw. He is an incredible

ambassador for sport.

Do you have any hobbies or

skills outside of firefighting?

I enjoy playing golf. I am a

member of The Rock Rolleston’s

golf section and we meet to play

once a month. I’m quite tied

up with that. I also play in the

fire brigade golf tournaments,

provincial and South Island.

I have played rugby for the

Canterbury Fire Brigade between

1990-95 as well.

When did you move to

Rolleston and what do you like

about it?

I moved in 2011. It was a

great destination coming from

Dunsandel because there are

heaps of services available. I

got the opportunity to change

my occupation, I was in the

meat industry for 34 years

and all of a sudden I started

getting into truck driving so

Rolleston is good as it is quite

close to Christchurch. I have

a special-needs daughter and

it gives her the opportunity to

travel into Christchurch for work

experience and things like that

due to public transport whereas

there is no public transport for

Dunsandel. It really gave us a lot

of opportunities and being able

to see it grow the way it has is

just amazing.

Could you tell me a bit about

your family?

I have been married to my

wife Diane since 1983. I have

two adult daughters, Mandy is

34 and she works at a pharmacy

in Hamilton and there is Kylie

who has special-needs. She is

not physically handicapped,

she has dyspraxia so a learning

disability. She volunteers at a

doggy daycare in Christchurch

for three days a week. She goes

to activities such as the Selwyn

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Classic Builders

unshaken and

here to stay

Covid 19 is doing little to thwart

Classic Builders plans to continue

to build a presence in the greater

Christchurch area.

This week the company – which

set up shop in Christchurch 12

months ago – will go ahead as

planned and open its first Canterbury

showhome.

Classic Builders Christchurch

regional manager Dave Fahey says

the interest shown in the Classic

Builders brand in Christchurch over

the last 12 months provided added

incentive to establish the showhome,

which is in Acland Park, Rolleston.

“We have design and build projects

and house and land packages under

way and have had great feedback,”

Dave says.

Part of the last year had involved

putting together teams of subcontractors

and suppliers and introducing

the Classic Builders brand to a second

South Island city. The 23-year-old

business is New Zealand’s second-biggest

residential building company,

with a strong presence in the North

Island and with a Queenstown office

too.

“Classic Builders is a company with

heritage. Having been in the game

so long, the company has weathered

recessions before. We will survive the

Covid-19 challenges ahead too,” Dave

says.

Dave and his young family have

moved from the Queenstown office to

set up the base in his city of birth. A

builder by trade and former Burnside

High School student, Dave moved up

the ranks within the company from

builder to construction manager to

regional manager. It is Dave whom

visitors to the new showhome will

meet. People choosing to do business

with Classic Builders in the greater

Christchurch area will deal with Dave

from the start to finish of a project as

part of a “very personalised service”.

Dave says his Selwyn-based branch

services not only Christchurch, but its

surrounds – such as Ashburton and

Rangiora.

“Just hit us up to see how far we

spread, and feel free to brainstorm

with our designers too.

“Classic Builders is very much an

option for people still looking to build

– and we offer complimentary plans

with no obligation to go ahead and

build.”

The company deals in both house

and land packages and design and

build projects with its scope covering

entry level first home and land packages

through to architectural builds.

For those looking for ideas, Classic

Builders has a range of plans and they

can be modified.

Meanwhile, the showhome, which

will open on Wednesday, is called The

Craigieburn as a nod to the nearby

ranges which can be viewed from the

house. Located on a corner site, it features

a combination of white plaster

and natural cedar, with a large portico

gracing the front. It is a three-bedroom,

two-bathroom home with two

living areas and a double garage.

The showhome will be open for viewing

between 11am and 3pm Wednesday

to Friday, during the same time period

on Sunday, and by appointment. Dave

can be reached on dave.fahey@classicbuilders.co.nz

or on 021 196 1480.

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Selwyn Times

Indoor Courts

taking shape

Fitness classes and AA open

online booking

People wanting to get back to their fitness classes or get a drivers

licence will be able to book online.

A booking system has been launched for fitness and recreation

classes at Lincoln Event Centre, Rolleston Community Centre and

West Melton Community and Recreation Centre. While the booking

system for the AA will be available from today, Wednesday 27 May.

For the fitness classes, health requirements including social

distancing mean classes have had to be limited to a maximum of 10

people at a time. The booking system allows people to secure a spot

in a class from 10am the day before. The number of slots available for

each class is shown along with a guide on the new health and safety

regulations such as bringing a towel and a drink bottle.

For the AA, customers will be able to book up to seven days in

advance for any available slots. Customers will need to bring all

relevant documentation to their appointment. If you are unsure what

you need to bring, please visit the NZTA website or phone us on

0800 SELWYN (735 996).

To book online:

· For Rolleston Community Centre visit selwyn.govt.nz/classesrcc

· For Lincoln Event Centre visit selwyn.govt.nz/classeslec

· For West Melton Community and Recreation Centre visit

selwyn.govt.nz/classeswmcrc

· For AA visit portal.selwyn.govt.nz/bookAA/

The Foster Park Indoor Courts have moved a step closer to being indoors with the first framing for

the roof now in place.

The framework for the roof of the main courts was installed late last week.

Council Major Projects Manager John Reid says progress on the courts is moving along steadily

since work was able to restart under Alert Level 3 and the courts are on track to be completed

around April 2021, around one month behind the original schedule due to the Level 4 lockdown.

The indoor court facility includes eight courts, along with a 240 metre indoor walking track on the

mezzanine level and will serve sports teams from across the district.

Tennyson Street has also been reopened from 96 Tennyson Street to the Lowes Road intersection

as work progresses on the Tennyson Street and Lowes Road intersection upgrade. Work, as

part of this project, to install new sewer and water mains on Tennyson Street has almost been

complete. Work on new footpaths and drainage improvements is also underway, with the project

expected to be completed by the end of July, depending on the weather.

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre is aiming to reopen its Hydrotherapy and Learn to Swim pools from

Tuesday 2 June thanks to the work that was able to be completed under Level 3. Manager Active

Selwyn James Richmond says the centre is hoping to have the leisure pool open the following

week, depending on the health guidelines in place.

Work is also progressing on the Selwyn Health Hub, with ground works underway for the foundations.

Council working with community on new future

As we move into the post-lockdown environment the Council has been working with our community to

support the district into the new world we’re living in.

Council Chief Executive David Ward says it is apparent we’re moving to a new normal and the Council

is asking what this will look like and how we get there in the best possible shape.

During lockdown the Council has done everything in its power to keep services you rely on going, and

respond to the immediate needs of our community.

The focus is now on working out how we can help Selwyn emerge from this crisis economically strong,

socially connected, environmentally well positioned and culturally enriched. This is not going to be an

easy or quick process, Mr Ward says.

Firstly, the Council needs to understand the pandemic’s impact in each of these areas to try to work out

what the future might hold and help us measure our progress. To find this information we decided to

talk to the grass roots of our community.

“We recently called together a group of more than 80 leaders, influencers and community representatives

in a series of meetings. There was an abundance of valuable feedback. We are now taking stock of what

was said and combining it with other information and advice. Last week we also concluded the public

consultation for our draft annual plan and are busy evaluating the community’s thoughts on our proposals.

All this information will help us co-ordinate the best possible recovery for Selwyn.

“We don’t have a silver bullet or a huge slush fund, but what we do

have is a growing database of understanding that our experienced

Council team will use as a handrail as we navigate the uncertain

waters of the future. We cannot do this alone and we recognise the

part many other organisations, charities, community groups and

volunteers have to play in recovery.

“Some recovery action has already started, such as our buy local

campaign and our digital signposting of businesses to support

schemes. I look forward to sharing more of our recovery initiative

and plans as they emerge.”

New COVID-19 updates

app launched

A new app will help Selwyn residents keep up with the latest

pandemic information and details on Council services and facilities.

The Council has launched the Selwyn Updates app to help

residents with easy access to the latest information and to stay up

to date with future changes and initiatives. The app can be found at

covid-19.selwyn.govt.nz.

Council Group Manager Communication and Customers Stephen

Hill says during the pandemic there has been a constant stream of

changes to how Council services are operating during the different

alert levels. “We’ve worked hard to keep people informed about

what’s open and what’s changed – through our website, social

media and local news outlets,” he says.

“Along with most other organisations we’ve had to adapt the way

we work – including developing new online services and changes to

the way we interact with customers.

“This new app will be another

useful tool to help people

keep up with these changes

and the best ways to access

our services and find out what

facilities are open, or what

support is available.”

The app can be download to

any smartphone or device by

visiting the site and clicking

the download link on the right

of the url on Android, or on

Apple by selecting ‘share’ and

‘add to home screen’.

Council Call

Selwyn District Council

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)

Rolleston Library

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Ph 347 2880

Darfield Library & Service Centre

1 South Terrace, Darfield

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780

CC270520

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Notices

ALCOHOL NOTICES

Apex Gift Boxes Limited has applied for the renewal of an off licence. Objections are open until 11 June.

For more information go to selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.

Meetings

Public Forums: Council, Community Board and local committee meetings are open to the public. Time is

available at the start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese Davel or

Bernadette Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the meeting.

Township, Hall and Reserve Committees: To list or make changes to meeting details, email meeting.

changes@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 by 9am Wednesday the week before publication.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD

Council

Wed 27 May 1pm Rolleston

Council offices

Audit & Risk Subcommittee

Wed 10 June 9.30am Rolleston

Council offices

Council

Wed 10 June 1pm Rolleston

Council offices

Draft Annual Plan

Submission Hearings

Tue 2 June 9.30am to approx.

6pm Rolleston Council offices

Final stages of Leeston to Doyleston

cycleway under way

Wed 3 June 9.15am–5pm

Rolleston Council offices

Please note we will be observing

social distancing rules and may

have to limit numbers of the

public in the room at any one

time. Admittance of speakers will

take precedence.

Work on the final stages of the Leeston to Doyleston cycleway is under way and progressing well.

The Council was able to complete the necessary land purchases and site access agreements for the

final route over the Alert Level 4 lockdown period. It has also agreed a contract with Leeston based

Johnston Excavating and Drainage to continue working on the cycleway.

The company had recently completed stage one of the cycleway, building sections at either end from

Leeston township to the Leeston Heritage Park and installing a bridge and starting the cycleway at the

Doyleston end.

The agreements happening over the lockdown period meant that Johnston’s was able to start work as

soon as possible under Level 3 conditions, Council Transportation Asset Manager Andrew Mazey says.

“We also appreciate the cooperation of the adjoining landowners to help us get the works underway as

soon as possible at this challenging time.”

Key drainage work has been completed, which will reduce delays from bad weather, he says. Despite

the lockdown period the Council and Johnston’s are working hard to finish the cycleway as close as

possible to the original goal of having it completed before winter, Andrew says.

The Council was pleased that it was able to confirm the work with a Selwyn based contractor, providing

a local business and its employees with certainty of work in spite of the impacts of the pandemic.

Although the cycleway has been planned for a long time, the construction came at a good timing to

support the increased focus on getting active as well, he says.

“With the emphasis on people walking and cycling and getting out more this will add better value in that

regard and support people to continue that into the future.”

Playground maintenance

Safety maintenance is being carried out on some playgrounds in Rolleston and Lincoln between now

and the end of June, replacing the softfall. This is necessary to keep the playgrounds up to safety

standards and requires each playground to be closed while the softfall is removed and replaced. Most

sites will take around five days to complete. The playgrounds are:

Rolleston – Othello Drive, Hamlet Reserve, Parakura Reserve and Goulds Green. Lincoln – McGrath

Drive, Poulter Road, Pentire Parade and Southfield Drive.

Directory launches job

search support

The job search in Selwyn just got easier with the Council adding

a free option for businesses to advertise vacancies in the Selwyn

Business Directory.

The Council has added a Selwyn Vacancies page where businesses

can advertise their vacancies. The page at selwyn.govt.nz/directory

also allows people on the job hunt to search for Selwyn businesses

with vacancies and search for jobs in their preferred field.

The job vacancy page is part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to

support Selwyn businesses and the community, especially following

the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The directory has also been upgraded to allow businesses to advise

customers about their online sales platform and let people know if

they are able to deliver.

Businesses can update their pages now by logging in or registering

for the directory at selwyn.govt.nz/directory.

Selwyn Open –

One of country’s biggest

mechanics back in full ignition

As part of our Selwyn Open campaign we’re profiling some of the many

excellent businesses local to you. You can find these businesses on the

Selwyn Business Directory at selwyn.govt.nz/directory

This week we talk to Lisa and Nigel Fleck from Selwyn Auto and

Jones Road Auto.

During lockdown, many cars sat in garages collecting dust. Now

as we all head back on the roads, it’s time to make sure they are

running and road safe.

Selwyn Auto and Jones Road Auto have put their foot back on the

gas. After servicing essential worker cars during Alert Level 4, along

with appointment only WOFs in Level 3 their usual ‘WOF while you

wait’ at Jones Road Auto has resumed, but people must wait in

their cars until they reach the front of the queue.

Car lovers Nigel and Lisa Fleck started Jones Road Auto’s engine

in 2012, with Selwyn Auto opening four years later for Lincoln and

Springston customers.

Their business has grown rapidly, from two to 15 local staff

members, providing over a thousand WOFs to Selwyn customers

a month. The business was recently recognised by Auto Super

Shoppes as one of New Zealand’s biggest automotive stores.

“It’s nice to be nationally recognised, especially when we are like a

little old mum and dad business from Rolleston. We never expected

it, it just kind of organically happened and I think it’s definitely

because of our local community.”

Lisa is thrilled to see her customers returning and grateful to them for

consciously choosing to shop local. Being a part of the community is

something Lisa admires most about working in Selwyn.

“On a personal level for Nigel and I, it’s the satisfaction of being a

part of a community and we are really proud to be a part of it.”

The store gets involved with the Selwyn Motor Fest and provides

sponsorships to local schools, sports clubs and community groups,

including Rolleston Rugby Club and Waikirikiri Hockey.

“We try and give back as much as we can, those are the people

who support us so it’s really nice to support them back.”

ON THE

ROADS

On the roads

Tennyson Street is closed from 43 Tennyson Street to the Rolleston Police Station

due to the Rolleston Town Centre infrastructure upgrade. Due to the Lowes Road

and Tennyson Street intersection upgrade, Lowes Road is one way on both sides

of the intersection, with lanes open for traffic heading away from the intersection,

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Community events

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before 5pm on Wednesday

Lincoln Farmers and Craft

Market

Saturday, 10am-1pm

The market is back up and running

again with some restrictions.

The organisers recommend people

only attend if they are going to

shop and no seating or tables will

be provided to minimise contact.

No tastings or samples will be on

offer. If you are ill please do not

attend.

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move to one-in, one-out.

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Sunday, 9am-12.30pm

Most stalls in the market are

back up and running. A great

range of veges, meats, honey,

flowers, cheeses, coffee will be

on offer plus an Oamaru stone

carver will be showing his wares.

96 Rolleston Drive

Journey to raise funds for Cure Kids

• By Bea Gooding

ROLLESTON resident Josh

Thompson and his friends will

be embarking on a two-day,

1000km journey later this year

raising at least $1000 towards

children’s mental health.

Avis Budget Cure Kids 1000

tasks teams with sourcing and

decorating cars valued under

$1000, travel on a pre-planned

route in Canterbury and

complete challenges along the

way this September.

Last year at least 10 teams

collectively raised $32,000,

with all funds distributed

to Cure Kid’s research for

children and adolescent mental

health.

Mr Thompson teamed up

with friends Sam and Rachael

Butterworth, of Christchurch,

for the initiative driving a

1984 Volkswagen Golf which

resembles a German police

car.

“I was helping out last year

and found it quite fun. I didn’t

take part but this year we’ve

actually made the plan to get

involved and get the car done

up,” Mr Thompson.

“I’m a massive European

car fan, especially Volkswagen.

I’ve always wanted one and

it happened to work out, we

got one from Dunedin within

budget and did something

different as there’s not many

around in this colour.”

Mr Thompson said the event

was likely to turn a few heads

while teams were out and about,

which was a chance to raise

awareness for “a really good

charity.”

This year’s route was yet to

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team-euro-nuts

be revealed, but previous

journeys included an overnight

stay at Hanmer Springs,

stopping off at schools and

iconic Canterbury landscapes

to complete challenges such

TEAM: Josh

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with Rachael

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and their

daughter

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with the

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races.

The decision to hold a nonracing

charity rally was inspired

by Avis Budget’s automotive

background providing rental car

services.

Said Mr Thompson: “This

year, we’re hoping to have the

most themed vehicle, but we’ll

see what happens there.”

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Football boss keen to get players on the field

• By Jacob Page

SELWYN UNITED director of

football Chris Brown is hopeful

of getting football back on the

pitch some time in June.

Many of the club’s senior

players trained in small groups

for the first time last week in the

hope the season will begin next

month.

“We’ll get the guys training

with the right social distancing

requirements and just get them

using a ball again and getting

some kilometres through the

legs.

“Playing football in your back

garden gets boring after a while

so it’ll be great to have them

Chris Brown

back.”

He said the ultimate decision

on playing matches will come

from New Zealand Football and

then Mainland Football.

“It’s all just a waiting game,”

Brown said.

“The actual planning has been

put on hold from our end until

we get some firm information

but we are hopeful of starting in

June for the (Mainland Premier)

league but that’s all dependent

on how level two goes.’’

He said the players have had

training sessions designed for

them over the period of level 4

and level 3.

“We sent the players an eightweek

workout plan but we also

tried to keep in contact with

everyone, we had a quiz night

over Zoom, we just tried to get

creative with it.”

Brown said he had fluctuating

emotions around the lack of

sport over the past two months.

“There have been moments

where I had wished we could just

get back out on to a pitch and get

that social aspect back of being

in a team sport,” he said.

“But equally, I have family in

England and things haven’t been

going so well over there plus you

factor in the fact people’s businesses

are struggling so it’s best

we do our bit and stay home.

“As a director of football,

there’s no one you can turn to

and ask what to do in this situation,

you just try to do what

you think is right and adapt as

needed.”

Brown said a potentially shortened

Mainland Premier League

season won’t change how he uses

his players

“We will follow the club

model of continuing to push

youth players and I can’t see us

changing the way we do things

just because there may be less

games on the schedule,” he said.

Ransley needs podiums to

win virtual car racing title

SPORT

• By Jacob Page

PREBBLETON’S Jaden Ransley

will need to be near perfect

tomorrow night in Imola, Italy,

if he wants to win the eSport

Cup virtual car racing title.

The penultimate round has

Ransley in second and in need

of podium finishes.

The 18-year-old was taken

out at turn three of both races

at Silverstone last week but

recovered to earn enough points

to maintain second overall with

two rounds remaining.

“It means the last two rounds

will have to be perfect.

“We qualified in fourth

and we felt we had the speed

to push for a top spot so to get

taken out in both races was

frustrating.

“I’d put a lot of time in during

the past week to prepare for the

race but these things happen,”

Ransley said.

He said the standard of the

competition had improved

BATTLE: Jaden Ransley had no luck at Silverstone during

round eight of the Esports Cup.

greatly over the past eight

weeks.

“At the beginning it was a

bit of fun and a laugh, especially

the first night but that has

changed,” he said.

“The credibility of the series

has really taken off and people

are putting in a lot of preparation

time before races so the

standard is improving and it’s

been a battle at times.”

He said it will be his first

time racing on the Italian track

tomorrow night but he knew

his formula three car had good

speed.

“It’s another new track for me

so it’ll be fun and hopefully the

results go our way.”

Darfield rider has sights on

world champs in Austria

• By Jacob Page

DARFIELD cross-country

mountain biker Ethan Rose is still

expected to make an impact on

the international stage this year.

The 17-year-old, year 12

Darfield High School student,

has set his sights on the rescheduled

world mountain bike

championships which are set to

be in Austria in from October 5

to 11.

“That’s the focus at the moment

and I’m hoping to get

some racing in so I can get more

(ranking points) so I can get a

better starting position,” he said.

Ethan won the Oceania under-19

title and then the National

age-group title in Dunedin in

January and then added the North

Island under-19 title in Palmerston

North the following month.

He was set to compete in California

in March and then race in

Australia on the way home but

that schedule was dashed due to

the coronavirus pandemic.

“I had some really strong

results at the start of the year

and was looking forward to

testing myself in America but

everything got cancelled and it’s

become pretty bad over there so

I’m not sure when I’ll get to go

back,” he said.

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“There’s been a few training

sessions through Zoom which

has kept us all connected so,

hopefully, we’ll be able to race

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He said his main focus was his

school work and NCEA studies

because he knows later in the

year he may have to represent

New Zealand again on the

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Tasty Bites

Quick and easy fried rice

• By Ian Knott

Quick, easy and versatile,

fried rice can be used

as a side dish or main

meal. This tasty version is

loaded with vegetables

and can be transformed

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favourite protein

The best fried rice

4-6 servings

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter, divided

2 eggs, whisked

2 medium carrots, peeled and

diced

1 small white onion, diced

½ cup frozen peas

3 cloves garlic, minced

salt and black pepper

4 cups cooked and chilled rice

3 green onions, thinly sliced

3-4 tbsp soy sauce, or more to

taste

2 tsp oyster sauce (optional)

½ tsp toasted sesame oil

Directions

Heat ½ tbsp of butter in a large

sauté pan over medium-high

heat until melted. Add egg, and

cook until scrambled, stirring

occasionally. Remove egg, and

transfer to a separate plate.

Add an additional 1 tbsp of

butter to the pan and heat until

melted. Add carrots, onion, peas,

garlic, and season with a generous

pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté

for about 5min or until the onion

and carrots are soft. Increase heat

to high, add in the remaining

½ tbsp of butter, and stir until

melted. Immediately add the

rice, green onions, soy sauce and

oyster sauce (if using), and stir

until combined. Continue stirring

for an additional 3min to fry the

rice. Then add in the eggs and stir

to combine. Remove from heat,

and stir in the sesame oil until

combined. Taste and season with

extra soy sauce, if needed.

Serve immediately, or

refrigerate in a sealed container

for up to 3 days.

Top tips

It’s important to use cold,

cooked rice. So plan ahead and

have some prepared. Warm rice

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If you haven’t planned ahead,

just cook up a fresh batch of rice,

spread it out as thinly as possible

on a backing tray and put it in the

fridge for 30min (or freezer for

10-15min).

Use a high heat. This will help

brown the rice and vegetables,

and prevent the rice from

steaming in the pan. Don’t leave it

sitting too long though. Nobody

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Gardening

For spring flavour get some herbs growing

IT’S NOT TOO early to be

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garden, but be wary of frosts.

There’s really no comparison

between the flavour of fresh and

dried herbs. And though most

supermarkets now sell the fresh

plants, it’s often cheaper and more

convenient to grow your own.

It’s a good idea to plant herbs

close to the kitchen — the further

away they are, the less likely you

are to pick them, especially in

rainy weather.

Most of the cooking herbs like

a warm place in the sun, though

mint will grow in a damp shady

spot. If you don’t have much

space, stick to those herbs you

know you’ll use in cooking.

Consider growing them in pots,

or plant herbs in the flower garden

— most are quite decorative.

Fresh coriander is an important

ingredient in many Thai

and Indian dishes and now’s the

time for planting the seeds of this

annual herb.

Coriander plants are taprooted

and don’t transplant well,

so sow seeds where you want the

plants to grow and thin out when

necessary.

The seeds are slow to germinate,

so don’t give up on them too soon.

Plants bought ready-grown from

the garden centre tend to quickly

run to seed.

Don’t try substituting ground

coriander seeds for the fresh leaves

as the flavours are quite different.

Some varieties of chives die

down in the winter, while others

stay green the whole year through.

If rust is a problem, cut the

clumps back and wait for fresh

rust-free growth. If that doesn’t

work, it may be best to plant some

new bulbs in a different spot.

Clumps need to be divided and

replanted every few years in any

case or the chives get overcrowded

and loose their vigour.

Garlic chives have a stronger

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flowers are white and starry rather

than pom-pom shaped. The plants

grow more slowly and the leaves

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PETS & PAWS

ome alone

It’s been nine weeks since New Zealand Give some thought to your pets

officially went into lockdown due to

COVID-19. We’ve been confined to our During a time of uncertainty and for

homes with family and pets for 24/7, but some, outright fear, pets have provided

now we’re all heading back to work, the emotional support and kept us company.

kids are back at school and we’re all trying They’ve given us an excuse to escape the

to get back into some kind of routine and house each day; helped keep the kids

‘new normal’.

amused; ‘video-bombed’ Zoom meetings;

and provided daily comfort when PM

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During these weeks, pets have been there

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pandemic.

Preparing pets for life after

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As we head back to work, it’s not

surprising that our pets (especially dogs)

might now show signs of insecurity,

separation anxiety or even depression

from loneliness. Dogs, in particular,

develop close relationships through time

spent with their owners; therefore, sudden

separation creates a challenge – how to

help the dog cope without the attention of

its owner and get back into some kind of

pre-lockdown routine.

5 tips to help your pet survive

their day without you

1. Keep to a schedule of feeding,

exercise, toileting, rest and one-to-one

time – Animals like routine, any major

changes to their routine can cause

stress. Reduce this by sticking to their

usual pre-lockdown routine if possible.

2. Give them some alone time – Allow

pets to have some time without your

attention. Let them spend time outside,

in another room, or in their run without

you or other members of the family.

3. Help them settle at home alone – Leave

out treats, keep the radio on and use

plug in synthetic pheromones to help

keep pets calm while you are at work.

4. Engage help – If you are concerned

about your pet being left at home

while you head back to work full time,

consider asking a family member, friend

or neighbour to call in and check your

pet. They may be able to spend some

time with your pet to help break up the

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5. Seek professional advice – if your

pet needs additional help for stressful

behaviour, contact your local vet,

animal trainer or behaviourist.

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vehicles shut in their garages during the

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a check over and even booking it in for a

service.

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your motor vehicle:

• If you have had trouble starting your

vehicle, a new battery might be needed.

It may be at the end of its life if it is

five years or older. To ascertain if you do

need a new one, pop into one of Selwyn’s

automotive centres and ask them to test

the battery.

• The anti-freeze coolant fluid in your

radiator will likely need replacing if two

to three years has passed or the vehicle

has travelled around 50,000 kilometres,

since the coolant was last replaced.

Coolant helps prevent the water in the

Help keep our roads safer

vehicle’s cooling system from freezing

and the radiator and engine from

corroding. If a top-up is all that is

needed, be sure to use the correct type

of coolant for your vehicle and fill to the

correct level.

• Assess the stopping power of your

brakes and also ensure the tyres have

sufficient pressure and tread to grip the

road, rather than slide on slippery

surfaces or when the brakes are applied.

• Check the headlights, tail lights

and indicator. Replace any weak or

non-functioning bulbs and make any

adjustments where needed.

• Examine the condition of the wiper

blades, replacing these if they do not

provide good visibility.

• Top up the windscreen washer container

so you can keep your windows clean for

clear visibility.

• Test the air conditioning system and

heating function so your vehicle is a

comfortable temperature when driving

and the windscreen can be effectively

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they have your correct details.

• Book your vehicle in for a check-up or

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road some basic courtesy, will help keep

our roads safer this winter.

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22 Wednesday May 27 2020


Many options in GLC

Mercedes-Benz range

MERCEDES-Benz has

a huge range of sport

utility vehicles. That is

no surprise, the market

is demanding cars that

cater for many roles –

family transport as well as

practicality.

The most popular SUV

in the luxury car maker’s

range is the GLC and, not

surprisingly, it is available

in a series which accounts

for eight variants. There

is a petrol-electric hybrid

model, a plug-in EV, and

those with the choice of

four, six or eight-cylinder

engines; there’s even a twowheel-drive

model.

However, most incorporate

the 4Matic system

which sends drive to each

corner.

It must also be noted that

the GLC is a series which

incorporates coupe-type

models as well as the traditional

SUV.

The entire GLC range has

just had a bit of a refresh,

there’s been a styling

change, and buyers now

have the choice of varying

suspension types, depending

on how the vehicle will

be used, and the surfaces

it is likely to travel on, on a

daily basis.

The range spans prices

from $87,600 to $187,400.

The vehicle this evaluation

focuses on is GLC 300,

a mid-range SUV which

lists at $102,500 in standard

form.

The 300 effectively replaces

the 250 from a year

or two back. Put simply,

the four-cylinder turbocharged

petrol engine has

had a power and torque

increase, up from 155kW

and 350Nm to 190kW and

370Nm.

The increase doesn’t affect

the silent and smooth

operation of the 2-litre, four

cylinder unit. It is a highperforming

engine but it

does everything without

making a fuss, it searches

the rev band well but works

fluidly through the midrange,

maximum torque

arrives at 1800rpm and

spreads to 4000rpm, and

with peak power arriving

at just 5800rpm there is no

drop-off in performance.

A lot of that is also garnered

through the seamless

flow of gearing courtesy

of a nine-speed automatic

transmission.

This engine is a powerhouse

through the whole

acceleration process, it

will cut out a standstill to

100km/h time of 6.1sec,

and will make 120km/h

from 80km/h in 3.8sec.

Steering wheel-mounted

paddle shifters will assist

the driver if he/she decides

to take control over the acceleration

process.

MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300: Boost in power for 2020.

It wouldn’t be a worldclass

engine unless you

get the benefits of thrifty

fuel usage, and that is certainly

the case in the 300.

It is rated by Mercedes-

Benz with an 8.1-litre per

100km combined cycle

average.

These figures are all quite

remarkable for a vehicle

which weighs in a little

tubby at 1804kg, but the

point is that the engineering

which is coming out of

European factories at the

moment is at the forefront

of technology, and the

GLC is just one example of

performance and economy

all rolled into one.

• Price – Mercedes-

Benz GLC 300,

$102,500

• Dimensions –

Length, 4656mm;

width, 1890mm;

height, 1639mm

• Configuration

– Four-cylinder,

four-wheel-drive,

1991cc, 190kW,

370Nm, nine-speed

automatic.

• Performance –

0-100km/h, 6.1sec

• Fuel usage –

8.1l/100km

Time was a little against

me on the day I went testing

and I didn’t venture

as far as I would normally

travel in an evaluation car.

However, on the roads west

heading home through

Burnham and Lincoln I got

a thorough understanding

of the GLC’s behaviour on

the seal, and I enjoyed its

nimble and agile nature

given that it is a mid-size

SUV.

Riding on huge 20in Pirelli

rubber, there is positive

steering feel and unyielding

grip, while the suspension

settings are a mixture of

what is required to keep

gravitational movement

contained in a corner, along

with the ability to absorb

the ruts and bumps which

make up as fair hunk of

Canterbury’s roads.

As you would expect

from Mercedes-Benz, the

GLC is full of luxury appointments,

it has the kit

to make you feel you have

bought a lot of car, and it

is intensely comfortable to

ride in, even for five occupants.

One of the standout

features is the voice recognition

operating system

which takes command over

many of the in-cabin functions.

By opening with “hey

Mercedes’’ you can instruct

the vehicle to do many of

the adjustments you would

normally do by hand. This

could well be seen as a

safety device allowing the

driver’s hands to remain on

the steering wheel and to

keep concentration on the

road ahead.

Safety has been at the

forefront of Mercedes-

Benz’s manufacturing

operation for as long as

I can remember, and the

company’s entire range has

a high ingredient of builtin-safety

features. The GLC

is brimming with all the

electronic functions which

are not far from offering

autonomous operation.

Some of them I could do

without, but the automotive

world is demanding vehicles

intervene on their own

accord if collisions seem

imminent and Mercedes-

Benz has answered that

call.

The GLC is just another

example of what make

Mercedes-Benz so desirable

as a manufacturer. The

company has recognised

that buyers want plenty

of choice and the GLC

coupe and SUV options are

extensive.

Personally, I’d be opting

for the 63 S, just the

thought of that thundering

V8 under the bonnet is

enough to make my heart

race.

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Phone Duane

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Operations Co-ordinator

Our small privately owned trade-based

building supplies store is looking for an

operations co-ordinator.

The successful candidate will be someone

who has the drive and passion to deliver

great customer service whilst getting the job

done.

This role will include co-ordinating stock

control, organising orders for delivery and

collection, co-ordinating our yard and

store staff to achieve set targets, all whilst

jumping in to lend a hand in a variety of

other roles as needed.

Any prior experience in a role similar to this

would be an advantage, as would a current

forklift licence and some building industry

knowledge.

Please submit applications, including a

current CV, by Friday 5th June to

sally@buildlinkselwyn.co.nz

Discontinuance of a stockwater race

Paparua Scheme

The Selwyn District Council advises its intention to discontinue the following

Paparua stock water races:

· 920m section of the Blakes Road water race; and

· 2700m section of the Marshs Road water race,

These closures are considered to be of low significance and do not alter the

intended level of service of the overall water race schemes.

Detailed information including location maps can be found on the Selwyn

District Council website www.selwyn.govt.nz/wrclosure or can be viewed at

Council offices in Rolleston.

For more information or to make a submission, please contact;

Selwyn District Council, Surface Water Operations Engineer, phone 0800

SELWYN (735 996) or email waterraces@selwyn.govt.nz.

selwyn.govt.nz

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PH Stephen

021 073 2624

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Public Notice

24 Wednesday May 27 2020


SELWYN TIMES

FURNITURE

FINANCE AVAILABLE IN-STORE

RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS, BIG RANGE, CANTERBURY WIDE

WE ARE OPEN

NEW SECTIONS RELEASED

SHOW HOME VILLAGE

NOW OPEN

NOW AVAILABLE | 6TH RELEASE

Sections Now Available / 6th Release

Yoursection.nz are pleased to announce it’s 6th release of available sections

within Falcon’s Landing.

Sections range in size from 430m 2 to 990m 2 with pricing starting from $167,500.

Contact one of the team at yoursection.nz to find out more.

Or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

SHOW HOME VILLAGE NOW OPEN

EXCITING

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We are expecting more enquiries than ever before so visit one of

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fast facts about

FALCON’S LANDING

Distance/time from Christchurch CBD:

25km, 30 minutes by car, 43 minutes by bus.

Time expected to be significantly less when

new southern corridor is open.

15 minutes walk from Falcon’s Landing to

Rolleston township.

Falcon’s Landing zoned schools:

Rolleston Christian School

Clearview Primary School

Rolleston College

Lemonwood Grove School

Medical Facilities:

Rolleston Medical Centre

Rolleston Central Health

Recreation:

Within Rolleston there are multiple reserves

and community centres, skate parks, sports

fields, new shops, cafes and restaurants,

with a new social-recreational area

under development.

IZONE BUSINESS HUB

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contact details

Show Home

Village Hours

OPEN Wednesday to Sunday

12pm - 4pm or by appointment

For information call 03 741 1340 or

email enquiries@yoursection.nz

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT

INSIDE

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 20TH mAY ,2020

Falcon Good Commercial

Development Opportunity

Once in a blue moon an opportunity presents

itself to own the land, build and then be your

own Landlord! This block of 1,752m2* is made

up of three freehold titles available for sale in

one of the newly established subdivisions in

Rolleston - “Falcon’s Landing”. Situated minutes

from Rolleston’s town centre, Rolleston College,

opposite a playground and right next door a

pre-school, this is a perfect location for your

business and an opportunity not to be missed.

46 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston

Deadline Sale:

4pm, Wednesday 27th May

(unless sold prior)

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford

Contact:

Mobile: 027 224 4733

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz

Listing ID: TLR20785

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston

Get the power

of three offices

working for you

Ray White Rolleston,

Lincoln & West Melton

Sales - Property Management - Loan Market

Residential - Lifestyle - Commercial

Lincoln - 03 325 7299

Rolleston - 03 347 9988

West Melton - 03 347 9933

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading

Real Estate team, we need more homes to

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers.

Please, if you can help, call us today!

West Melton/Weedons

Approx 4 hectare lifestyle property

Large modern family home

Price $1M - 1.5M

Contact

Frank Dowle 027 528 0480

frank.dowle@raywhite.com

Lincoln

3 bedrooms

1 - 2 living rooms

2 bathrooms

Price mid $500,000’s - $600,000

Contact

Trina Rea 027 424 6901

trina.rea@raywhite.com

Lincoln

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

2 living rooms

Minimum of 200m2 floor area

Price early $600,000’s

Contact

Trina Rea 027 424 6901


Rolleston

3 bedrooms

New or near new home

Section 450m2 - 650m2

Price up to $550,000

Contact

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com

Rolleston

2 bedroom townhouse

Small easy care section


Contact

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537

leisa.webster@raywhite.com

Rolleston

4 bedroom well maintained home

Good living space

Section 650m2 plus

Price $580,000 - $610,000

Contact



Rolleston

4 bedrooms, 3 car garaging

Space to park a caravan

Section up to 900m2

Price $590,000 - $640,000

Contact



Rolleston

4 bedrooms, Butler’s pantry

3 car garaging

Section up to 1000m2

Price $600,000 - $700,000

Contact



Rolleston

3-4 bedrooms

Extra garaging or large shed

Section 900m2 - 3000m2

Price $650,000 - $750,000

Contact



Rolleston

5-6 bedrooms

Triple or quad garage

Section 800m2 plus


Contact



Prebbletonn

4+ bedrooms

Section 4000m2 - 2.5 acres

Price $1.4M - $2.2M

Contact

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com

Rolleston

3-4 bedroom well maintained home

Walking distance to shops

Section 700m2 easy care

Price $550,000 - $620,000

Contact



West Melton

4+ bedrooms

3 car garaging

Section 1200m2 plus

Price $780,000 - $850,000

Contact

Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643

melanie.elliott@raywhite.com

Kirwee/Darfield

2 bedrooms

Price $300,000 - $400,000

Contact



Rolleston

3 bedrooms

1-2 bathrooms

Price around $415,000

Contact



Rolleston

3 bedrooms

1-2 bathrooms

Price around $440,000

Contact



Lincoln

3 bedrooms, newish home

750m2 section plus

Any price range

Contact

Trina Rea 027 424 6901


Rolleston

3-4 bedrooms

Must have 3 car garaging

Section up to 750m2

Price low $600,000’s

Contact

Nick Booth 027 306 3186

nick.booth@raywhite.com

Rolleston

3-4 bedrooms

1-2 bathrooms

Double garage


Contact

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com

Rolleston

3+ bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Nice living


Contact



Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions?

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY

Ray White Rolleston 347 9988 | Ray White West Melton 347 9933 | Ray White Lincoln 325 7299

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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NEW LISTING

Hororata 2143 Bealey Road

“Arbourlea” - 72.33 hectares

Location, productivity and a wonderful environment is what sets “Arbourlea” apart from the rest. Situated on the

outskirts of Hororata Village, this wonderful location provides fantastic access to all the things outdoor enthusiasts

dream about - within a short drive to the rivers, lakes and mountains, yet only 40 minutes to Christchurch.

Beautifully established gardens with mature specimen trees surround the extremely attractive home with a wraparound

veranda. With renovations and refurbishments throughout, this fantastic home has large living and

entertaining areas. A vast range of farm buildings, irrigated via Central Plains Irrigation, this very-well-setup, simple

operation is designed for both ease of management and the ability to extract the best out of cashflow. With

excellent soil types and effective use of water within the CPW catchment.

bayleys.co.nz/5512019

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

12pm, Thu 28 May 2020

3 Deans Ave, Chch

View by appointment

Ben Turner 027 530 1400

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225

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Congratulations

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Mitch & Mana

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Sue & Gemma Roberts

Our Top 20 sales consultants exemplify

everything Harcourts Four Seasons

believes in - experience, local knowledge,

professionalism, focus and commitment.

Their efforts in providing for their clients

have brought success after success.

Thank you to all our wonderful clients.

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Richard & Sue Woerlee

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Harley Manion

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Jackie Frame

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Katie Harrison

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Jan Green

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Stevie Golding

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Lisa Tippen

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Caine Hopcroft

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Victoria Thompson

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Lyn & Nicholas Martin

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Fergus Spain

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Glen Young

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Steve Alfeld

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Jayne Martin

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Christine Tallot

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Gary McNicholl

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Linda Veitch

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Nathan Gilbert

Harcourts National & Canterbury End Of Year Awards 2019/20

Mitch & Mana

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Sue & Gemma Roberts

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Boundary lines are indicative only

Boundary lines are indicative only

Prebbleton 212a Birchs Road

Sheffield Pig Saddle Road

Surplus to requirements - this

will be sold!

Our owners plans have changed, they are no longer

building on this site and immediate possession is

available. This 12ha property is superbly located a few

minutes from Prebbleton, zoned for excellent schools

and has easy access to the motorway for a quick

commute to the city. Two-bedroom double-glazed

cottage, well, driveway, three-bay hayshed and huge

extra-height shed. Equestrian fencing and partially

completed arena. Inner Plains zoning allows potential

subdivision. Offers options and opportunities.


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1pm, Wed 10 Jun 2020

View by appointment

Chris Jones 027 220 5043

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Recreation, stunning views

• Located only minutes from the Springfield Village

the gateway to ski-fields, lakes and mountains

• Approximately 130ha, currently the block is part of

a larger property and would generally carry

approximately 100 MA breeding cows

• A great mix of easier contoured lower paddocks

and gullies suitable for trees or regenerating natives

and some higher tussock country

• A fantastic opportunity to own your own hunting

block with a great duck pond already in place

• A solid asset in a great location, close to amenities,

with Darfield only a short drive down the road



12pm, Thu 4 Jun 2020

3 Deans Ave, Chch

View by appointment

Ben Turner 027 530 1400

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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

Country Luxe + Accommodation

A Rare Find BUYERS $305,000+

WEB ID LEU75924

LEESTON

1/14 Mountain View Place

If you are looking for `ease of living` or a `lock-up and

leave` property, then this gem is worth a look. On offer

here is a spacious open plan living/dining and kitchen

area with loads of natural light. There are two generous

bedrooms with built-in robes.And a centrally positioned

bathroom and separate toilet to add to the functionality

of this home.

VIEW By Appointment

WEB ID DFL75733

SHEFFIELD

101 Bulls Road

Exuding classical elegance with contemporary flair

comes a fully renovated family home without compare

in peace, privacy and relaxing panoramic rural outlooks.

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

plan kitchen grouped around a socially centred island

with natural flow through dining and lounge where

ambiance is enhanced by a rustic wood burner on a wetback

supported by under-floor heating in tiled zones.

NEW LISTING

DEADLINE SALE

View By Appointment

DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 17th June, 2020 at

4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Amy Jones

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

Shar Simon

Mobile 027 555 0654

shar@pb.co.nz

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Penny Dadson-Clausen

Mobile 027 895 5943

Office 03 929 0306

pennyd@pb.co.nz

Noel Lowery

Mobile 027 432 8859

noell@pb.co.nz

So Worth Waiting For $535,000

WEB ID DFU75307

DARFIELD

4 Thornton Street

Only once in a while does a home with such inimitable

style grace the listings and its taken 27 years for this

sunny character-packed honey to present for

acquisition.

• Light-infused kitchen

• Well-connected dining and lounge

• Pioneer wood burner

• Peaceful covered veranda

• Second patio with bbq/pizza oven

• 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms

• Raised beds, garden sheds and flower gardens

• Grow tunnel

VIEW By Appointment

Shar Simon

Mobile 027 555 0654

shar@pb.co.nz

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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

7 Campion Place, Halswell

7 Spencer Close, Rolleston

OFFERS OvER $539,000

Contemporary and Compelling

Ease of living is fundamental in this four-bedroom

family home that enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac

location.

The kitchen makes a stylish statement with its sleek

cabinetry & striking splashback, and a separate

lounge delivers flexibility & presents a superb

setting for entertaining. A paved patio extends from

both the formal lounge and open plan zone, and

it overlooks the garden, which is extremely lowmaintenance

and fully fenced for peace of mind.

Neighbouring Beaumont Park provides families

with all the space they crave, while the multitude of

amenities in Rolleston are only a short drive away.

Contact Mike today for more information.

OFFERS OvER $499,000

Natural Charm & Complete Comfort!

**Set Sale: all offers to be presented 5pm, 21st May (unless sold prior)**

Striking the perfect balance between form and function, this superb three double bedroom home

showcases space and style within a leafy Halswell setting.

Great presentation and neutral décor is appealing in the sun-lit open plan dining area and lounge which

cleverly interacts with the modern kitchen. A sizeable deck extends off the dining area, & a gate in the

fence leads to the Westlake reserve grounds behind the property - perfect for walks, running or a great

extension to the backyard that someone else looks after!

A cul-de-sac location and reserve boundary promise peace and privacy, with convenience also assured

courtesy of proximity to the countless amenities in Wigram and Halswell. Do not delay - this property

will attract considerable attention. Contact Mike for more information today.

42 Rossington Drive, West Melton

By NEGOtiAtiON

Spectacular Style AND Work From Home!

Undeniable style and substantial proportions unite

at this exceptional family home. With the single level

floor plan totalling 294m² & a 3 car garage with drive

through & separate pedestrian access to the front,

this property has been set up to have an extensive

work-from-home office in part of the garage. It has

had the ducted air conditioning plumbed in, office

lighting & the walls insulated with double glazed

access door and loads of off-street parking.

With a sleek kitchen, 2 separate living rooms, a mix

of open & covered outdoor patios & four bedrooms,

all set on 2100m² this home offers both lifestyle &

sophistication. If you need to house the family &

work from home in a private easy commute distance

to city & have a budget in the 800’s, then you need

to contact Mike now for a time to view.

68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

0800 645 346

www.oneagencyres.co.nz

Mike Goatley

027 249 5561

Elyse Campbell

021 187 6217

Nicola Curtis

Administrator

Julz Sibbe

Administrator

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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Unique has a new meaning!

NEW LISTING

WIGRAM

99 The Runway

This Family sized home is sure to impress! Showcasing

uncompromised quality and outstanding levels of

comfort, this 3 year old, four-bedroom home strikes the

perfect balance between style and function. Designed

with space, comfort and everyday ease in mind, the

kitchen provides the perfect platform for entertaining

and comes with a large pantry, top of the line Bosch

appliances including a Combination Steamer and oven,

Pyrolytic Oven, dishwasher and a 90cm Multi-zone

Induction Hob. The spacious formal lounge with it's

feature ceiling is the ideal place to put your feet up at

the end of the day, while the light filled dining and living

areas interact effortlessly with the flow through to the

extensive decking, providing you with a covered area,

complete with a gas fire and bar fridge, perfect for

alfresco occasions. Situated in the sought after location

of Wigram, with only a short walk to ‘The Landing’

shopping centre, this immaculate home should seriously

be considered.

WEB ID ROU75946

VIEW By Appointment

DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 9th June, 2020 at


Tanya Marillier

Mobile 027 383 3844

tanya@pb.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

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Beautiful on Billington!

HALSWELL

12 Billington Drive

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

home occupies a sunny 550sqm corner section in the

coveted precinct of Country Palms. A large open plan

kitchen over looks the spacious dining / living areas and

flows generously to the outside, private secluded patio.

The separate lounge is ideal for quiet movie nights and

also opens to its own patio. Accommodation is offered

by four bedrooms, complemented with a separate toilet

and two exquisite bathrooms, one of which is the

master ensuite, complete with tiled showers. The master

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

early morning coffee.

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The separate laundry and additional storage cupboards

will also ensure that you have enough space for all those

things you'd like to keep out of sight.

Located in this peaceful neighbourhood, the property

benefits from zoning for Halswell School and is a short

drive from the various amenities in and around Halswell

Shopping Centre. Call Tanya today.

NEW LISTING

VIEW By Appointment

WEB ID ROU75876

DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 2nd June, 2020 at


Tanya Marillier

Mobile 027 383 3844

tanya@pb.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

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Smart design and handy location

NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON

116 Broadlands Drive

Stop looking and start living in this beautiful home

which is offered for 1 lucky purchaser to start calling

home!

oven, various lighting options and amazing walk in

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

master chef or entertainer of the family.

VIEW Sunday 24 May 2.00 - 2.30pm

WEB ID ROU75821

BUYERS $659,000+

With stunning street appeal using top quality materials

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

striking 4 bedroom home offers. The open plan kitchen

dining living with A framed ceiling offer a point of

difference with its large feature window which soaks up

the afternoon sun.

The stylish kitchen with stone benchtops, 90cm hob and

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

disappoint and offers great outdoor flow to enjoy the

summer evenings.

My vendor is serious to sell and has priced this

accordingly. This is definitely, quality & style at an

attractive price. Viewing will not disappoint. Call Angela

now to set up your inspection.

Angela Hunt

Mobile 021 548 777

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

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More for Less!

$369,000

WEB ID DFU75815

DARFIELD

24 Torlesse Crescent

An address to impress in quiet and private Torlesse

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

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

character over 120 light-filled squares featuring upper

level master bedroom and balcony plus one double and

third double bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet

below. Integration between modern kitchen, dining,

lounge and expansive sunny decking seamlessly unifies

indoor/outdoor living.

VIEW By Appointment

An educated Opportunity

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Shar Simon

Mobile 027 555 0654

shar@pb.co.nz

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Spacious and sunny

BY NEGOTIATION

WEB ID LIU75217

LINCOLN

34 Caulfield Crescent

Our owners decision has been made, they have found

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

Built in 2015 this lovely property was designed with

spacious formal and informal living in mind and will

accommodate the whole family both inside and out. The

configuration of the fourth bedroom is positioned

perfectly if you work from home or have a teenager

wanting their own space. Close to playgrounds, schools,

bus stop and an easy walk to Lincoln township.

VIEW By Appointment

WEB ID DFL75263

GLENTUNNEL

275-281 Whitecliffs Road

GUIDELINE PRICE: OFFERS OVER $282,000 PLUS GST

View By Appointment

BY NEGOTIATION

Dawn Pollard

Mobile 022 073 7580

Office 03 595 6954

dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz

Nicola Bray

Mobile 027 755 8846

Office 03 595 6954

nicola.bray@pb.co.nz

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The Old Malvern School located in Whitecliffs is now

available to start a new chapter.

Being sold "AS IS WHERE IS" Deadline Sale

• 5800sqm land area in four titles.

• School building with Heritage List as a Category 2

Historic Place

• Separate ablution block

Viewings are by Open to view and by appointment.

Jannetta Thomas

Mobile 021 256 6295

jannetta@pb.co.nz

Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714

Office 03 975 4506

gareth@pb.co.nz

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MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

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Experts’

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

ROLLESTON - 37B Masefield Drive

LIVE IT, LAND BANK IT OR DEVELOP IT

• 4347m 2 (approx.) subdivisible land

• Peter Ray Homes 277m 2 double glazed family home

• Four large double bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, bathroom

and separate toilet

• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living and

separate lounge

• Log burner with wetback

• Walk in pantry, study and separate laundry

• Immaculate established four seasons garden

• Double internal access garage with ample parking

options

• North facing aspect

Jo Barrett

021 859 006

jo@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

NEW LISTING

Open Home: Sun 1.30pm - 2.00pm

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

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0718

ROLLESTON

714 East Maddisons Road

PEACE & TRANQUILITY ON 2001M²

• 230m² brick home

• Four double bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, bathroom,

separate toilet

• Office, triple internal access garage with third toilet

• Spacious open plan living and separate lounge

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

and internal vacuum system

• Four seasons garden

• North facing aspect and parking for six plus vehicles

• West Rolleston and Clearview Primary School Zones

NEW LISTING

Viewing: By Appointment

Price: Neg Over $679,000


Jo Barrett

021 859 006

jo@marealestate.co.nz

ROLLESTON - 62 Riverstone Drive

RARE FIND – HOME, UNIT AND FOUR

CAR GARAGING

• Superbly constructed in 2018

• Expansive 352m 2 executive home

• Home and one-bedroom unit

• Five double bedrooms

• Large master with ensuite and walk in robe

• Three living areas

• Designated study

• Premium kitchen with quality appliances

• Large butlers pantry

• Separate laundry

• Four car garaging

• Further additional parking for motor home and/or boat

• Desirable and popular location

OPEN HOME




Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz

NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON - 12 Frame Crescent

SUPERB FAMILY LIVING ON A

SUBSTANTIAL SECTION

• Substantial family home

• Tw o separate living areas

• Four double bedrooms

• Large master bedroom

• Ensuite and walk in wardrobe

• Versatile study/office

• Well-appointed kitchen/reputable appliances

• Separate laundry

• Fantastic outdoor entertaining area

• Triple car garage

• Additional parking space

• Generous and secure 1486sqm section

• Desirable location

OPEN HOME




Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz

NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON - 57 Shadbolt Lane

AS NEW AND SO AFFORDABLE

• A perfect starter package for first home buyers,

investors or retirees

• Built in 2015, this 159m 2 home is set amongst other

quality homes

• Four good sized bedrooms

• Large open plan living

• Outdoor dining on sheltered kwila deck

• Modern kitchen and appliances

• Tw o spacious bathrooms

• Heat pump

• Double carpeted garage

• Fully fenced 610m 2 landscaped garden

• Easy care



Cameron McRae

027 7696 696

cameron@marealestate.co.nz

NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON - 2 Lucca Crescent

HIGH QUALITY STARTER

• Built by Generation Homes

• Three bedroom 135m² home

• Complete with modern appliances

• Excellent private outdoor living areas

• Generous 576m² fully fenced and irrigated

northfacing section

• Avoid all the hassles of the building process

and cost over runs

• Well built and extremely well priced home

• Immediate possession available

Price: $495,000


Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz

ROLLESTON - 20 Coles Lane

DYNAMIC IN EVERY WAY

• Energy efficient 268m 2 home

• Four bedrooms

• Tw o living areas

• High standard of fittings and fixtures throughout

• Walk in pantry

• Heat pump powered underfloor water heating

• Solar powered with capacity to feed back to the grid

• 56m 2 of wooden decking

• Three car carpeted garage plus utility room

• 2686m landscaped, irrigated and fenced section

• Sought after Coles Fields subdivision

Vendor considers all offers


Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz

LEESTON - 42 Chervier Street

DESIGNED WITH FAMILY IN MIND

• Modern four bedroom home

• Stylish kitchen with butlers pantry

• Separate study and large attached garage

• Tw o bathrooms including ensuite off master

• Access to patio with sun shade

• 716m 2 fully fenced landscaped section

Price: $519,000


Stephan Knowler

027 229 9522

stephan@marealestate.co.nz

SOUTHBRIDGE - 12 Lee Street

ONE LOOK AND YOU WILL BE SOLD

• Extensively renovated home

• Three bedrooms with built in robes

• Separate living with gas fire

• Modern kitchen with new appliances

• Attached double garage

• Landscaped 1012m 2 section with studio

Price: $419,000


Stephan Knowler

027 229 9522

stephan@marealestate.co.nz

WEST MELTON - 478 Hoskyns Road

ROOM FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY

OR INDEPENDENT FAMILY MEMBER

• 4 Hectares (2 road frontages)

• Main home - Four double bedroom family home

(270m²)

• Second home - Modern Two bedroom

• Established shelter belts and mature garden setting

• Close proximity to the thriving Rolleston Township

and all its amenities

Open Home: Sun 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Price: Neg Over $1,100,000


Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657

chris@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

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

Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657

Andrew Taylor

027 435 5930

Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

Jo Barrett

021 859 006

Stephan Knowler

027 229 9522

Cameron McRae

027 769 6696

Paul Robinson

021 277 2690

Bronwyn van der Pol

022 073 7757

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