WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020
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• By Devon Bolger
A LINCOLN couple has
created a time-travelling robot
character to teach young
children in the district about
the environment.
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June and Ian Burney designed
Tock the robot using
computer-generated imagery
earlier this year.
Mr Burney works in the
IT industry and Mrs Burney
runs educational music sessions
in pre-schools.
They have used the character
they made as the centrepiece
of a book they wrote to engage
children in caring for the
climate.
The aim is for the Burney’s
Doing a bit
to battle
climate change
Pages 4 & 5
Tock the robot aims to inspire kids
EDUCATIONAL: Lincoln resident June Burney with the robot character Tock she created with her husband Ian. They wrote a
children’s book on Tock’s adventures as he tries to improve the environment.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
to visit schools in the
district with a plush version
of Tock to read the book and
conduct activities to educate the
pupils.
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mounts for
council to
put brakes
on rates
increase
• By Devon Bolger
A PROPOSAL to put the brakes
on a rates increase for this year
will take its next step with public
hearings of the Annual Plan
starting this week.
The district council consulted
on the options for the rates levels
in the next financial year as part
of the plan.
The feedback received will help
to form its decision on the level of
the rates for the 2020/21 financial
year starting on July 1.
The other options being considered
are proceeding with the
proposed 3.5 per cent average
increase and seeking to reduce the
planned increase by identifying
savings.
A total of 233 submissions were
received on the draft Annual Plan
2020/21.
Of these, 60 submitters have
asked to be heard in person at the
public hearings which are running
on Tuesday and Wednesday
this week at the district council
chambers in Rolleston.
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THE THIEVES and burglars
are out, sneaking around
rural properties for anything
they can find.
On page 9 today, police
boss Dean Harker reports
in his monthly column
how crims are active in the
district.
Farmers sheds and
outbuildings are the target.
Chainsaws, tools and petrol
and diesel have been stolen.
Harker is advising people
who own rural properties to
install security cameras, and
that’s good advice.
It not only helps the police
after the fact, you can monitor
home security cameras
from your devices, meaning
you can keep an eye on
things from afar.
And I wouldn’t want to be
one of the crims caught in the
act stealing a chainsaw from
some of the blokes I know.
They might just cut up
rough.
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Rolleston roading projects updates
Tennyson Street – partial reopening
Tennyson Street is now open from Rolleston Drive to Markham Way. The road
will remain closed between Markham Way and the north end of Rolleston
Domain until the end of July, depending on the weather, to complete the
remainder of the infrastructure works for the Rolleston Town Centre.
· The temporary extension from Markham Way through to Normal Kirk Drive will
remain in place.
· The detour using Byron Street, Brookside Road and Rolleston Drive will
remain in place.
· The 820 bus stops remain at a temporary location on Rolleston Drive (see map).
· A 30 km/h speed limit is in place for the reopened section of Tennyson Street,
in line with NZTA-recommended safe speed zones for urban centres.
This reopening will allow additional access by car to the Markham Junction shops,
giving more opportunity to enjoy these great Selwyn businesses local to you.
Thanks for your patience while we carry out these major works in preparation for
the new Rolleston Town Centre.
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Burnham tyre plant plan goes flat
• By Devon Bolger
A LARGE-SCALE plant
designed to break down end-oflife
tyres is no longer proceeding
at Burnham.
The district council approved
leasing land at the Pines
Resource Recovery Park, in
Burnham, to allow Eneform Ltd
to construct a
tyre pyrolysis
plant in 2018.
Pyrolysis is
the thermochemical
decomposition
of
Andrew
Simcock
organic material
at elevated
temperatures
SHIFT: A plant that would break down end-of-life tyres to
convert them into oil and gas will no longer be proceeding at
the Pines Resource Recovery Park.
which is then converted into
energy-rich oil and gas.
Eneform Ltd chief executive
Andrew Simcock said they will
no longer be going in at the
recovery park.
“We had plans to build the facility
in Christchurch but recent
developments mean it still could
potentially go in somewhere else
in the district,” he said.
District council solid waste
manager Andrew Boyd said he
has recently been in discussions
with a new company, H2 Solutions
Ltd, about its containerised
French pyrolysis technology.
“The appeal of H2 is that it is
European technology, which has
strict environmental standards,
and has been commercialised
for approximately 15 years, with
plants operating in Western
countries as opposed to prototype
machines,” she said.
H2 Solutions Ltd is interested
in leasing the area of the Pines
Resource Recovery Park originally
set aside for the Eneform
Ltd lease.
Mr Boyd said conversations
are centering around processing
farm plastics, local dairy industry
plastic and potentially other
soft plastics from commercial
sources.
H2 Solutions Ltd’s system
would be able to separately
process materials such as
plastics, paper, cardboard,
wood, biosolids, and tyres.
The type of outputs of the
system can be varied according
to demand including gas, oil and
hydrogen.
Mr Boyd said: “With the
ongoing international recycling
situation continuing to look
very fragile, onshore processing
options such as H2 could form
part of the solution.
“This is all at its very early
stages and the council is meeting,
as it does from time to time
with businesses, to learn about
their services. There is no firm
commitment attached,” he said.
Currently, tyres are landfilled,
exported as waste, stockpiled
or used as silage cover in the
agriculture industry.
About a fortnight ago a fire at
the Diggalink yard on Weedons
Rd spread to a large pile of tyres
which was near State Highway 1
in Rolleston.
•A six-week delay is expected
on the first stage of the project
to upgrade the Pines Resource
Recovery Park due to Covid-19.
The first stage includes
relocating and expanding the
recycling and reusables drop-off
area, with a canopy, parking
and operational area. Further
stages of the project will be
built form 2021-2024 and will
include a reuse shop, salvage
materials yard, education centre,
microenterprise units and a
multi-purpose waste hub.
In Brief
EV CHARGERS PLANNED
Electric vehicle chargers are
set to be installed across the
district. The first sites are
planned at Arthur’s Pass, Castle
Hill, Springfield, Dunsandel,
and Leeston. A district council
spokesman said proposed
locations have been identified but
these are subject to consultation
first with relevant township and
community committees. The
spokesman said the chargers are
expected to be installed by the
end of the year if not earlier.
2000 LIGHTS REPLACED
Work on replacing older street
lights with more efficient LEDs
is progressing well with nearly
2000 lights replaced so far. The
Ellesmere and Malvern zones
have been completed apart
from a few errant lights that are
being addressed. The Selwyn
central zone is the next area to
be finished. The district council
is spending about $3.3 million
on the project to replace 5800
streetlights across the district.
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October 17. The comedians
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Siana Fitzjohn
Activist takes up the fight against coal
Siana Fitzjohn is a fighter
for the environment. She
talks to Devon Bolger
about her work with
Extinction Rebellion and
mounting opposition to
a coal mine expansion in
the district
How did you get started with
Extinction Rebellion?
I had just come back from a
trip to see my family in England.
I had finished up my masters
in science communication in
Dunedin and went overseas for
a while to recover. I had sort
of put climate activism on the
backburner for a good year or so
but when I came back and saw
how much energy was rising up
in Christchurch around climate
issues I wanted to be involved.
Extinction Rebellion just seemed
to inspire a lot of people and get
a lot of people involved, so I saw
it as a way to jump back into
climate activism without the
responsibility of taking on an
entire group myself.
What is Extinction Rebellion?
It is a group that supports and
encourages citizens uprising in
New Zealand that involves low
level and higher risk acts of civil
PASSION: Siana Fitzjohn with her kunekune Splodge and sheep Little Hope. The climate activist
also has a love for animals.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
disobedience. It is about trying
to change the trajectory we are
on as humans at the moment.
Tell me about your role as a
spokesperson there.
We did a blockade of a coal
train last year in Christchurch
and launched a bit of a
rebellion against coal. I was
the spokesperson at that action
and with the stuff around the
Bathurst coal mine in Selwyn.
I have been particularly
passionate about resisting coal
mining in New Zealand since I
went over to the West Coast and
visited a couple of the mines
over there. We saw one called
Happy Valley. It was sad to see
a really beautiful valley turned
into a massive mine. It sort of
unites my passion for protecting
New Zealand’s unique ecology,
and my climate activism,
because coal damages both the
ecosystem where it gets mined
and the climate when it gets
burnt.
Could you tell me about your
concerns with the proposed
expansion of Bathurst’s
Canterbury coal mine?
Extinction Rebellion started
because we recognised that there
was a very real threat to humans’
well-being on the planet and
extinction is imminent for quite
a few species including ours if
we continue on the trajectory
that we are on. Resisting the
Canterbury coal mine first
and foremost came because we
are in the middle of a climate
emergency and coal is the most
potent contributor to climate
change. The mine does damage
to an ecosystem that’s already
really degraded. Canterbury
rivers are known globally as
being incredibly polluted and the
mine will further pollute that
catchment that people are trying
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mining to help protect the environment
Where did your passion for
the environment start?
My parents instilled a real firm
respect for non-human beings
in me. I grew up in various
countries such as Singapore
and Abu Dhabi before I moved
to New Zealand in 2001. I
remember seeing instances of
environmental destruction from
a young age you know like a
tree I loved being cut down or a
forest at the end of the road and
I remember being very deeply
affected by those instances and
felt very powerless. It grew from
there with me doing a lot of
volunteering and working in the
climate movement. It has been
about 10 years that I have been
doing that. Since I was about 19.
What would you say has kept
you going all this time?
Having really good friends
who are also activists. It can be
gruelling and tiring. I would
definitely say the people.
Have there been any scary
moments during your climate
activism?
One would have been about
a year ago in Dunedin when a
whole bunch of different groups
were trying to shut down the
minerals forum, that’s the
coal and minerals conference
they were having where all
the delegates get together and
ACTIVISM: Siana Fitzjohn at the Extinction Rebellion week
of action protests in Wellington.
plan expansions of the various
industry facilities. We had quite a
nasty situation where a few of us,
mainly women, were blocking a
doorway and we had police bust
out from the inside and bust in
from the outside and we were
caught in this real crushed crowd
situation and the crowd kind of
collapsed. Someone really badly
injured their knee so that was
quite scary.
Have there been any exciting
or particularly satisfying
moments?
There have been heaps, one of
them is probably getting on the
oil rig off the coast of the South
Island to protest against fossil
fuel extraction. We spent 10 years
campaigning against deep-sea oil
and finally we could go out and
meet them at sea out on the rig.
It was quite a big moment for me
and a pretty exciting chase on the
high seas.
Have you had any brushes
with the law because of your
activism?
I have had a few arrests and a
couple of trespass charges. Most
of the time I have found the
judges we have come in front of
have been quite understanding.
One example is when we boarded
the Skandi Atlantic last year in
Timaru. We had about 27-odd
people board a boat that was a
support vessel for an oil rig. We
were there for two days and most
of us got arrested for that. We
are actually waiting to see what
the court proceedings will be for
that.
How long have you lived near
Darfield?
We have been here going on
about 18 years. I lived here for a
while and then lived in Dunedin
and now I am back.
What do you like about living
in Selwyn?
I love the Selwyn River, it is
a really special place to me. I
really love that you can drive for
45min and you are in the middle
of the mountains and if you drive
for 50min in the other direction
you are at the ocean. There is
such a varied landscape available
and I keep discovering new bits
that I have not spent much time
in.
Could you tell me a bit about
your family?
There is just the four of us
here; my mother April, father
Dave and my younger sister
Jessie. My mum is a teacher,
my dad is the chairman of the
Lincoln Envirotown Trust and
Jessie is in the middle of her
PhD in mechanical engineering.
We all went in quite different
directions. We are pretty close
just being the four of us and I’m
really lucky to have a family who
is so supportive of my climate
activism because not everybody
supports it.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, I am a real animal
person. I have my pig Splodge,
she is a kunekune and was my
14th-birthday present so she is
still going strong. She is about
15-years-old. I have a sheep
called Little Hope who I rescued
during one of my walks. She was
really skinny and starving, her
mother had abandoned her so I
took her home and now she lives
out in the paddock. We have a
dog called Mercy who is a brindle
staffy cross, two cats, a rooster
called King Henry VIII and three
remaining hens.
If you could take one item
with you to a desert island what
would it be?
I was going to say something
practical like a water condenser
but that is no fun. I would take
a set of juggling balls. I can
juggle but I have only got just
the basic pattern down. It would
be good, they would keep you
busy.
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•From page 1
Mrs Burney said they
have begun going into
several pre-schools and
primary schools.
“Research has shown,
particularly in caring for
the environment, that the
younger the children are
the more likely they are to
become more environmentally
conscious as they get
older.
“So if you can instil this
affinity for nature and taking
care of the environment
then it will stay with them,’’
she said.
The book Tock Saves the
Earth follows the robot as
he decides to travel back in
time to find out what happened
to all the plants and
animals.
“Along the way, the
children learn about little
• From page 1
In his submission,
Weedons Residents
Association chairman
Stephen Bain said he
thinks there should be no
rates increase in the next
financial year.
“Every resident and
business of Selwyn will
have suffered to some level
financially due to Covid-19
already. These same people
and businesses are now
proceeding into unprecedented
and extremely
volatile times, as is the
district council itself.”
Prebbleton resident
James Russell said in his
submission that he is very
strongly in favour of the
option to freeze rates.
“The downturn in
business activity and
household incomes is
ENGAGE: June and Ian Burney with the soft toy
version of Tock the robot, a character they made to
teach children about the environment.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
stuff they can do to make
the world a better place and
a brighter future for everybody.
We wanted to show it
doesn’t have to be a chore,
it can be fun.”
The couple decided to
release the book online
recently and have been
receiving positive feedback.
“I know how children
can get engaged very easily
through puppets and characters
and things like that.
“It is better for them to
unprecedented, and
Selwyn households cannot
afford additional expenses
in the current economic
environment.
“If this means deferring
some projects, or downscaling
other activities, or
finding cheaper ways of
doing things, then please
do that,’ he said.
• By Devon Bolger
THE REVIEW of the
District Plan has been
pushed out until later
this year because of
Covid-19.
The plan was expected
to be publicly notified in
April but that will now not
be happening.
In a report the district
council said: “We are still
working through the implications
of the Covid-19
pandemic to determine
how long this delay may
be but we hope to be able
to notify the Plan later this
year.
“We will update the
public as soon as we have
more information,’’ it
said.
A district council
spokesman said it is unclear
at this stage whether
the delay will have an
get behind the character
and his journey and what
he learns than being bombarded
with information,”
she said.
Through reading the
book, parents can also be
engaged and learn from
Tock, Mrs Burney said.
•If you would like to
book a session with
Tock at your school
visit www.tock.earth/
contact/
Some submissions support rates rise
FEEDBACK: A proposal to freeze rates, which
help fund projects such as Rolleston’s new library
and community centre (Te Ara Atea), has received
support from the community.
Not all of the submissions
have been in favour
of maintaining rates at the
current level.
In Malvern community
board chairman John
Morten’s submission he
said the board supports the
option to seek to reduce
the planned 3.5 per cent
increase.
District Plan review delayed
impact on the cost of the
project.
In December, Selwyn
Times reported that the
budget for this financial
year is expected to
be exceeded by about
$400,000 in order to
deliver the proposed
District Plan for
notification in May.
The budget for the
project for the 2019/20
financial year is $805,000.
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Kirkwood Intermediate
School of Choice
Celebrating Kirkwood House
Captains for 2020
Year 7 Camp
Our Year 7 pupils have
recently attended a camp at
Purau Bay. This is a great
way for the children to get to
know each other.
House Captains for Mansfield/Hillary
Jamison - Ex Hoon Hay Primary
I like Kirkwood Intermediate because I like meeting people from different
cultures and I enjoy the opportunities Kirkwood offers like electronics in
Technology.
Aimee - Ex Clearview Primary
Kirkwood provides many different sports opportunities and I like the school
because I get to meet new people. This year I would like to become involved in
the many sports opportunities and leadership rolls which Kirkwood offers. This
would be a great achievement.
House Captains for Sheppard/Freyberg
Ragavi - Ex Lincoln Primary I like Kirkwood because of the traditional style
of learning with kind and friendly staff, teachers and students. You get many
opportunities to try new things (such as: sports; science fair; music; and
technology). A school that recognises not only the curricular activities that
students have achieved but also extra achievements of students outside the
school (Blues awards). I wanted to be a House Captain so I could apply my
skill of leadership and also gain strengths as a Year 8 pupil. At the same time
I wanted to gain new challenges and get the opportunity to engage in a new
working environment. This year I would like to keep my focus on contributing to
extra-curricular and curricular activities.
William - Ex Halswell School At Kirkwood I like how there are many opportunities
for pupils to get involved in as well as the various activities offered which we have
never tried before. I would like to fundraise for a charity like the Cancer Society. I
wanted to gain experience in a leadership role representing a group, and to be able to
bring ideas around and help people when they need support.
My
favourite part of
camp was playing games
with everyone and just hanging
out with my friends. I enjoyed
going to the beach and swimming.
Some of the other camp activities
which I enjoyed were: abseiling;
pitching tents; Canadian canoeing;
playing sports; bush walking;
periwinkle hunting and
beach time.
My
favourite part
of camp was abseiling
because all the adrenaline
went rushing through my veins.
I have never been abseiling
before and it was really
challenging for me. I also liked
feeding the eels which
slithered around my
legs.
I enjoyed playing
in the reserve in the
evenings. The games we
played were “Predator” and “Kick
the Container”.
We had the most amazing parent
helpers which we really enjoyed.
We also learnt to cooperate with
each other and it gave us an
opportunity to get to know
our class mates better.
House Captains for Britten/Te Kanawa
Anton - Ex Lincoln Primary School I like the opportunities Kirkwood has to
offer including the academic and sporting options you can take part in. I would
like to lead Britten/Te Kanawa house to success. I would also encourage all
students to make the most of their time here at Kirkwood.
Rosa - Ex Halswell Primary I enjoy Kirkwood due to the happy and friendly
environment that I get to be in. This year I would like to gain more Blues
awards, create a clean and tidy environment and have a fun Year 8. I really
wanted this leadership opportunity because I love supporting and helping
people who need it.
House Captains for Rutherford/Batten
Rylee - Ex Spreydon School Kirkwood gives me so many opportunities like
sports, singing and experience in leadership. I like the teachers and the time in
Technology. This year I would like to get into a softball and netball team. I have
always wanted to be a House Captain and will make a good role model.
Zavier - Ex Wigram Primary School I like Kirkwood because there are so
many different opportunities here and we are lucky enough to go to Technology
so that we can learn things to help us in the future. By the end of the year I
want my house to be the best house of all the houses and win everything. I
wanted to be a House Captain because I am very competitive and will do my
best to help my House thrive to be the best at the end of the year.
Open Day/Night
Instead of our traditional Open Day/Night this year we are hosting
small groups by appointment. Please contact the school by phone
on 3487718 or email school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
to arrange a time. We look forward to seeing you!
Call or email us to organise your tour of our school in place of Open Day/Night.
Please visit our website www.kirkwood.school.nz for information and to
download an enrolment form or ring the office on 348 7718.
Phil Tappenden,
Principal
260 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
Phone 03 348 7718 Fax 03 348 1085
www.kirkwood.school.nz
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News
Useful tips to
prevent rural crime
Area response
manager Senior
Sergeant Dean
Harker writes
about police
activity in the
district
THIS MONTH I am
focusing on rural crime
prevention because police
are starting to get an
increase in calls for service
around rural burglaries.
Over the last couple
of weeks we have had
a number of farmers’
sheds and outbuildings
being targeted by thieves,
offenders have been
stealing chainsaw, tools
and petrol and diesel. Fuel
is being siphoned out of
tractors and other farm
machinery.
This is a good time for
farmers to check their
security, there are some
really good security
cameras and alarms on
the market at present
designed for rural settings.
Remember to keep note of
serial numbers of electrical
items and quad bikes etc.
Crime prevention
in rural areas is most
effective when it involves
a partnership between
rural people, police, local
authorities and local
organisations.
In Selwyn, we are very
lucky to have a very strong
community patrol set up,
they are always on the
lookout for more people to
become involved in their
patrol groups.
We have a group in both
the Malvern and Lincoln
areas, contact your local
police if you’re keen to
become involved.
Some points to
remember are:
Police can and will
respond to rural crime.
Keep in mind police
may need to travel long
distances to get to you.
Phone 111 when you
need immediate help with
a life-threatening or timecritical
emergency.
Some emergencies
will need more than one
service (fire, ambulance
and police).
Ask for the service which
is needed most urgently.
All emergency services
have links to each other
and the first service
called will notify the
other services if they are
required.
For non-urgent
situations, phone 105 or
Dean Harker
Selwyn Police
visit your local police
station.
If there’s no immediate
danger or the incident
happened a while ago
then it’s probably not
an emergency. If you
can’t decide if it’s a real
emergency and you’re still
worried, phone 111 and ask
us. We’ll help you work out
what to do.
Clearly tag animals and
keep accurate stock and
produce records. Lock all
rural buildings, houses and
sheds etc.
You should have a
detailed inventory of all
personal valuables and
household and business
equipment, including
model and serial numbers,
inscription, and other
identifying features.
Report all instances of
crime – even when a police
response is not necessary.
Police need to know
the pattern of crime in
an area. You can help
police by reporting all
instances of suspicious
behaviour or crime. It
helps police to know who
is in the community or
if there is a pattern of
crime developing in an
area that needs further
investigation. It also helps
us to decide if the rest of
the community should be
alerted too.
Be organised. Discuss
and prepare.
Rural Selwyn has a
reputation for tight-knit
supportive communities.
You can help to keep
safe by knowing your
neighbours, exchanging
phone numbers and
keeping those numbers
handy.
Discuss what you could
do to alert or assist each
other in an emergency.
It’s also a good idea to let
neighbours know if you’re
going on holiday or leaving
your home overnight.
Reduce the risk of
becoming a victim
of crime by taking
precautions.
If you live on a farm
and are leaving the house
to investigate something
untoward, ensure someone
knows where you’re going,
as much as possible about
what you’re checking, and
how long you expect it to
take.
This could involve
phoning the police or your
neighbour, waiting for a
neighbour to join you, and
taking a mobile phone or
handheld radio with you.
Reduce risk by taking
notice of who is out and
about and talking to them
(particularly if they aren’t
locals), locking your house,
removing keys, closing
access gates (particularly to
your driveway/house). And
keeping an eye on each
other’s property.
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BACKYARD CRITTERS
Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in
entomology (insects and other invertebrates).
Each week he introduces a new species found
in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims
to raise public awareness of biodiversity,
the variety of living things around us. Check out the full list
of invertebrates found at www.inaturalist.org/projects/
backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincoln-section
Native cockroaches
not a household pest
COCKROACHES are one insect
group that most people detest.
Their flattened, oval shape, spiny
legs and scuttling nature is quite
distinctive.
The main exotic species which
are pests in New Zealand houses
are the American cockroach
Periplaneta americana, the
German cockroach Blatella
germanica, and the Australiannative
Gisborne cockroach
Drymaplaneta semivitta.
Many of the native cockroach
species in New Zealand do not
pose any health risks.
At least 20 species of native
cockroaches are known in New
Zealand, most of which are in
the genus Celatoblatta.
These natives are not
household pests, but rather are
found in damp, dark habitats
under wood or leaf litter.
They are
omnivorous,
feeding on organic
material which
can include dead
wood, which is
digested with the
help of symbiotic
gut flora.
Female
cockroaches carry
eggs in a cluster
called ootheca
at the rear and
deposit them
under cover to
develop.
Ransley gets ace ring-in
for eSport Cup finale
• By Jacob Page
PREBBLETON’S Jaden Ransley
will have a V8 Supercars driver
on his side as he pursues the
eSports Cup virtual motorsport
title tomorrow night.
The 18-year-old sits second in
the points standings heading into
the two-hour endurance race finale
at the famed Bathurst track.
With each competitor needing
a co-driver, Ransley has called in
Kiwi V8 Supercars driver Andre
Heimgartner to help him in his
championship push.
Ransley was able to maintain
his spot in the standings in round
nine thanks to two fourth place
finishes in each race at Imola,
Italy.
“We probably didn’t have the
speed to win both races but we
stayed clean and got good points.
“I was really happy with how
everything turned out.”
Ransley will try to chase down
MOMENTUM: Jaden Ransley (left) will team up Kiwi V8
driver Andre Heimgartner for the final round of the eSport
Cup tomorrow night.
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competition leader, Australian,
Harley Haber to take the crown.
Haber has a 30-point advantage
on him.
The Bathurst enduro race will
see the 40 regular competitors
in the series chose their own codrivers
for the event, with double
points on offer that will ultimately
determine the champion.
Using iRacing software, two
drivers will share one car, regardless
if they are sharing the same
simulator.
Ransley said Heimgartner’s experience
would prove invaluable.
“This is a case of Kiwis helping
out Kiwis and I know I’ll lean
on Andre’s experience when it
comes to tactics and pit-stops.’’
Ransley said he was confident
in his ability at a familiar track
to overhaul Haber of things went
his way.
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Saturday can’t come soon
Affiliation fees
to be waived
• By Jacob Page
ALL AFFILIATION fees for
rugby clubs and schools in
Canterbury, including Ellesmere
will be waived for the 2020
season.
The move, which was approved
by the Canterbury
Rugby Football Union Board
and endorsed by the sub-unions
will help clubs support their
members by minimising barriers
when participants return to play.
The announcement has been
welcomed by the Ellesmere
Rugby Sub-Union.
“Through discussions with
clubs in Ellesmere, we are aware
some face an uncertain future,”
Ellesmere rugby manager, Michael
Sheat said.
“Access to grants and other
funding has become restricted
and a number of clubs face
player uncertainty due to personal
circumstance.
“Rugby is an important part
of rural communities. We want
rugby to be accessible and
endorse the decision the CRFU
Board has made,”
CRFU chief executive Tony
Smail said he was eager for the
season to begin later this month.
We look forward to seeing
playing fields 60 across the
%
Canterbury region full of action,
noise and camaraderie as the
season gets under way in late
June.”
enough for Selwyn’s Dan Ede
• By Jacob Page
SELWYN UNITED’S veteran
attacker Dan Ede has found a
silver lining to an unexpected
three-month break.
The 30-year-old said the time
off due to Covid-19 allowed him
to heal some niggling injuries,
so he was ready to get back to
football.
“The aging body certainly
enjoyed the break.
“I picked up a little knee injury
late last year while playing for
Canterbury so it’s been nice to
rest that.
“Knees and ankles need a rest
at times and sometimes that’s not
possible.
“I’m not always the most
enthusiastic trainer so doing it by
myself during the lockdown was
tough.
“There might be some rust
there but I think we are all keen
to get on with it.”
Round three of the Mainland
Premier League is scheduled for
Saturday and while the full draw
is not yet known, Ede said he
had heard all 21 rounds would be
played.
“From what I’m hearing a
full season is likely going into
late September so that’s a good
thing, plus there’s talk about the
English Cup knockout competition
too.
“If we have to play a few night
games midweek then that’s fine
because I’m pretty sure we have a
good record in those.”
Ede, who is in his seventh
season with the Stallions, said he
is just as motivated as ever.
“My speed has always been a
big attribute for me and at 30 it
still works for me. But that won’t
be the case forever.”
Ede said he wanted to make
sure Selwyn continued to earn
respect at the MPL level.
“I think teams are starting to
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VALUABLE: Dan Ede will be
an important attacking option
for Selwyn United when the
Mainland Premier League
resumes on Saturday.
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“I know it’s known around the
league that we are prone to leaking
a goal or two but that’s not
my area of expertise,” he said.
“I’ll keep trying to bang the
goals in, and we’ll look to improve
our defence as a team.”
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KidsFest back to bring
holiday cheer
KidsFest is back again to bring some fun for the holidays after a tough start to the year.
The Council will be running a busy programme for the popular annual KidsFest event, from
Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 July.
KidsFest has been running for 25 years and it was a good feeling to be able to return again and
continue to offer a high quality range of events, Council Senior Events and Recreation Advisor
Dave Tippett says.
“We’re delighted that we’re able to put on a host of great events with old favourites and some
cool new additions to the fortnight. There will be some changes because of the impacts of the
pandemic, with ongoing restrictions, and health and safety requirements. But it’s great to be
able to offer children some fun, with a return to familiar events, and to take some of the load off
parents after the incredible job they have been doing this year.”
This year’s festival will feature over 30 events including the return of favourites such as high ropes,
hip hop and Sport Suzie’s Super Silly Circus Show, and exciting new options such as light pad art,
lanterns and dinosaur parties.
The Children’s Market may not be able to go ahead because of pandemic restrictions, but
MovieMania and Discomania are able to return, Mr Tippet says.
Children and families will also have the opportunity to get a whole new view of the district through
the Eye Spy Selwyn activity hunt. The hunt will once again take children to explore the district, but
this year children will have the chance to win a family hot air balloon ride for four with Ballooning
Canterbury, if they answer a question and collect a stamp at each Council facility. Completed
cards of stamps that are returned to the customer centre at the Council‘s Rolleston offices will go
into the draw.
Tickets and a full timetable of events will be available from Friday 5 June at selwyn.govt.nz/kidsfest.
Selwyn families can also attend events in Christchurch and Waimakariri.
Draft Annual Plan hearings this week
Public hearings on the Council’s Draft Annual Plan for 2020/21 are being held this week.
Two days of hearings are scheduled at the Council Chambers in Rolleston on Tuesday 2 and
Wednesday 3 June.
A total of 233 formal submissions were received on the Draft Annual Plan. Of these, 60 submitters have
asked to be heard in person.
The hearings start at 9.30am each day, and are open to the public. A livestream of the hearings can be
viewed atselwyn.govt.nz/livestream.
The Council also received 110 responses to an online survey conducted through the Council’s online
engagement site.
The Council sought public feedback on six major issues, including options for reducing the level of rates
increase, changes to water supply charges, planning for a wastewater scheme at Darfield, changes
to the timing of two community centre projects, and amendments to the Council’s Development
Contributions Policy. Submitters have also provided comments and feedback on a wide range of other
Council projects and activities.
ON THE
ROADS
On the roads
Tennyson Street is closed from 43 Tennyson Street to Markham Way 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, but not towards it. A
stop/go system and speed restrictions are also in place on Tennyson Street.
NZTA has advised that the Christchurch Southern Motorway on ramps, and one
lane of traffic heading towards the city, are now open at Halswell Junction Road and Shands Road.
Access to the motorway citybound via John Paterson Drive roundabout is now closed permanently.
Please follow all on-site directions and traffic management.
Tennyson Street partial reopening
Tennyson Street has reopened from Rolleston Drive to Markham
Way as the Rolleston Town Centre infrastructure work moves to a
new phase.
The road was closed for the length of Rolleston Reserve to allow
the infrastructure project to finish more quickly. Despite the halt to
work under Alert Level 4 lockdown, and changes to how work can
happen on site with social distancing restrictions, major upgrades
have been completed between Markham Way and Rolleston Drive.
New wider pedestrian walkways and trees have been completed
along with underground infrastructure for the town centre.
The remainder of Tennyson Street from Markham Way to 48
Tennyson Street will stay closed until the work is finished at the end
of July depending on the weather.
The reopened section of Tennyson Street will allow car access to
the Markham Junction shops, increasing opportunities to visit these
great Selwyn businesses, local to you.
In line with NZTA-recommended safe speed zones for urban
centres a 30 km/h speed limit is in place for the reopened section of
Tennyson Street.
The Markham Way extension to Norman Kirk Drive will remain in
place until the work is completed.
The detour using Byron Street, Brookside Road and Rolleston
Drive will remain in place for the closed section of Tennyson Street
and the 820 bus stops will remain at their temporary location on
Rolleston Drive.
A 26-year journey home
Continuing our series celebrating the Faces of Selwyn.
Visit selwyn.govt.nz/facesofselwyn for the full story.
Teena Dela Cruz and her family of three have spent more than a
quarter of a century becoming New Zealand citizens.
Originally from the Philippines, Teena met husband Orlando over 30
years ago while nannying in Singapore. A few years later in Hong
Kong she met the McMaths from Christchurch, who hired Teena to
look after their four young children.
The families clicked and the McMaths offered to bring Teena to New
Zealand, in the hope she’d continue to be their nanny.
In the end it took five attempts over 14 years from Teena then
Orlando, before Orlando gained a work visa and moved to Leeston
to work on the McMaths dairy farm in 2009. Two years later Teena
and their son Adiell-Jonan (A.J.) were able to join him.
“It’s still difficult to come into New Zealand; immigration is tough.
And the requirements as well. If you do not pass the medical tests
or qualification standards, you can’t even come here,” Teena says.
The start to their dream move was rocky. Eight months after arriving,
Orlando’s mother died and he was unable to fly home to farewell
her. Teena struggled getting used to the idea her surroundings
would no longer be hot or humid, but quiet with the absence of
people and family members she had left behind.
“In the Philippines, your neighbour is on the other side of the wall.
Here, your neighbour is an hour’s walk away at least.”
That led her to start a support
group for Filipino immigrants
around Leeston. The group,
now called Leeston Lifetouch
Fellowship, grew from seven
members in 2011, to 60 today.
They meet every three weeks at St
David’s Church in Leeston where
discussions can last for hours.
“Somebody would be having
problems, and then we laugh, we
cry, we listen, we eat.”
After eight years Teena and her
family finally became permanent
residents last year, in the place
they have made their home.
Council Call
Selwyn District Council
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)
Rolleston Library
Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Ph 347 2880
Darfield Library & Service Centre
1 South Terrace, Darfield
Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780
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Selwyn Open – A passion for raw milk
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 Mark Williams from Aylesbury Creamery.
After a week working on a dairy farm Mark Williams swore he would never be a dairy farmer. The work
experience came as he was studying at the Telford Farm Training Institute.
To his surprise he ended up running his own dairy farm in Aylesbury, along with wife Kelsey and their
children, Reeve and Addison.
Eight years later, Mark has found a real passion for the family business, Aylesbury Creamery, delivering
A2 farm fresh raw milk to customer’s doorsteps and selling it from a vending machine on their farm, a
10 minute drive from Rolleston.
It’s a busy life being a dairy farmer, working a minimum of 12 hours every day of the year including
Christmas, Mark says, but the hard work pays off when he sees customers benefitting from Aylesbury
Creamery’s products.
Fifty of the farm’s 350 cows are milked for their A2 protein to produce farm fresh raw milk, which is full
of good bacteria usually killed off during pasteurisation.
Many of Mark’s customers report seeing health benefits from the milk, he says.
“When you’re helping people with their health, it makes you feel good about what you do.”
The Williams’ business is focused on being as sustainable as possible, limiting the amount of spray
used and selling their raw milk in reusable glass bottles instead of plastic, saving over 240,000 one-litre
plastic bottles.
During lockdown, Mark and the team did many contactless deliveries throughout Selwyn and
Christchurch. He also delivered eggs for a local farmer who lost work due to the closure of restaurants
and cafés, saving customers a trip to the supermarket for milk and eggs.
The family enjoys working in Selwyn, because it is not too far from Christchurch and there are some
amazing sunsets out in Aylesbury, he says.
He is grateful for the support Aylesbury Creamery gets from locals in the district and believes
supporting local is what keeps a community ticking.
Stay safe on the roads this winter
Winter is back, with a new set of challenges for driving, so we’re encouraging drivers to be alert, slow
down and stay safe.
As the weather changes through winter, driving challenges can change quickly with fog, ice, snow,
rain, shorter daylight hours and sunstrike. The district also has many shaded areas where large trees or
hedges prevent roads from thawing during cooler winter days.
Staying alert and taking extra care is essential, but winter driving does not have to be dangerous or
intimidating. Preparing your vehicle and adjusting your driving for the conditions goes a long way
towards ensuring your safety and that of others.
To help you start off safe we’ve created a simple four step checklist for when you start and one for
when you’re driving.
Before you start your car make sure your wiper blades, headlights and tyres are working in good
condition and your windscreen is clear inside and out.
And when you’re driving – make sure you can see clearly through your windows in all directions, watch
out for shaded areas on the road, keep your distance from the car in front and if the weather is bad put
your lights on.
More tips to stay safe
Plan ahead – check the weather forecast and avoid travel if you can when conditions are poor. Slow
down, increase following distances and be careful around corners and in shady places.
Driving in the wet
Stopping distances nearly double on wet roads. Slow down and keep a generous following distance
between you and the car in front, take corners slowly and heed road signs warning of flooding.
Driving in the snow and ice
Whenever possible, avoid driving in heavy snow. If you cannot avoid it, slow down, avoid braking
suddenly and carry chains.
Driving in fog
Turn on your headlights and keep them on low (dip) beam. Only use fog lamps when visibility is
severely reduced. Slow down and keep a generous following distance.
Driving with sun strike
Keeping your windscreen clean, inside and out can make the difference between seeing someone
and not.
For more tips on safe driving in different winter conditions visit our website at selwyn.govt.nz/winterdriving.
Notices
FLUSH YOUR TAPS
Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces
of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several
hours. Although the health risk is small the Ministry of Health
recommends that you flush a mugful of water from your drinkingwater
tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may
have dissolved from the plumbing fittings. We are recommending
this simple precaution for all households, including those on public
and private water supplies. This notice is issued by Selwyn District
Council on behalf of the Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health.
ALCOHOL NOTICES
Dunsandel Tavern Limited has applied for the renewal of an off
licence and an on licence. Objections are open until 18 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
Audit & Risk Subcommittee
Wed 10 June 9.30am Rolleston Council offices
Council
Wed 10 June 1pm Rolleston Council offices
Time to register your dog
It’s that time of year again when all dog owners must ensure that
their dogs are registered.
Dog registrations are due from 1 July, with discounted registrations
fees available for July. A re-registration notice will arrive in your
inbox or letterbox by 1 July. Payment can be made online, by
internet banking, at a Council service centre, or using the prepaid
return envelope provided with your registration form.
All dogs older than 3 months must be registered every year (July-
June) as per the Dog Control Act 1996. It’s a $300 fine for an
unregistered dog.
Fees collected from registration help to fund the Council’s 24/7 dog
control operation. This includes community education and the Dog
Smart programme in schools, along with enforcement activities,
operating the dog pound and providing free microchipping for the
district’s dogs.
If paid by 31 July 2020, the discounted registration fee applicable is:
· $10 Administration/Owner fee
· $35 for each dog owned by the same person and held at the
same locality.
Payment after 31 July 2020 the full registration fee applicable is:
· $15 Administration/Owner fee
· $45 for each dog owned by the same person and held at the
same locality.
A replacement dog tag costs $5 and dog collars are available for
$9-11 depending on the size.
If you have changed your email address or postal address since last
year’s registration, please contact Animal Control on 0800 SELWYN
(735 996) so your details can be confirmed.
Winter Driving
Be alert. Slow down.
Leeston Library & Service Centre
19 Messines Street, Leeston
Ph 347 2871
Lincoln Library & Service Centre
Gerald Street, Lincoln
Ph 347 2876
0800 SELWYN
www.selwyn.govt.nz
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Wine
Wednesday June 3 2020
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Autumn sunshine captured in a glass
• By Mark Henderson
I WAS TALKING to a friend
recently, who said that the trees
had dropped their leaves and,
with their bare branches reaching
for the sky, that there was a
feeling of the plant world having
shut up shop for winter.
Personally, I’m a fan of Indian
summers, with milder weather
continuing into May, eking the
last vestiges of warmth out of
ever-shortening days before the
inevitable onset of winter.
Perhaps a rose, exuding summer
sun in a glass, might fit the
bill?
icing sugar, subtle fragrance. A
creamy yet quite delicate palate
revealing beeswax, fruit pith,
strawberry and wet stone characters,
flowing to a long, long, dry
minerally finish, with a refreshing
saline influence adding freshness.
Not your run-of-the-mill-style
and an excellent food choice.
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counterpoint bring things to a
tasty close.
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2019 Hawkshead Central
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mixed fruits and apple skin at
first, watermelon and grapefruit
with time, building in perfume.
The rich palate offers red fruits,
dried strawberry, fruit cordial and
an appealing savoury element. .
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with a finish that lingers on the
palate.
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Pinot Rose
Price: $25
Rating: Very good to excellent
Bubble gum, strawberries and
2019 Tohu Nelson Rose
Price: $19.75
Rating: Very good
Fuchsia pink. A whisper of
toffee apple and green herb
melded with mixed berries, dried
strawberry with time. The palate
adds strawberry and musk notes
with hints of fruit cordial. Fruit
sweetness on the front palate yet
finishes relatively dry. Fresh acidity
and a little bittersweet almond
Price: $28.99
Rating: Very good to excellent
Alluring nose with red berries,
spice, dried herbs and a smoky
nuance. The palate leads with
fruit jubes and candied fruits,
evolving to red fruits with hints of
watermelon.
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2019 Te Kano Central Otago
Rose
Price: $27
Rating: Excellent
The nose hits a deeper register,
2019 Madam Sass
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Rose
Price: $24.99
Rating: Excellent
Perfumed nose of mixed berries,
red apple, nectarine and
spice. There’s a refreshing fruit
sherbet like prickle to the palate,
the apple and nectarine notes
lifted by a whisper of sweetness,
yet delightful freshness and zing
too that leaves you salivating.
Juicy, with lovely depth of flavour
Maori Point Gold Digger
Frizzante Naturally
Sparkling Rose
Price: $10.95 (330ml)
Rating: Very good
A refreshing tangy note on the
nose draws you in, strawberry
with a little saline hint. Apple
and berryfruits, some peach
too, a touch of sweetness with a
soft mousse. This isn’t trying to
be serious, but hits all the right
buttons for sheer drinkability. A
perfect size to share at a sun filled
lunchtime.
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Tasty Bites
One-pan time-savers for busy weeknights
Save yourself the hassle
of cleaning up with these
two quick and easy,
time-saving one-pan
dinners – ideal for a busy
weeknight
One-pan cheesy chicken,
broccoli, and rice
4-6 servings
Ingredients
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ medium onion, diced finely
500g boneless skinless chicken
breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp salt and ground pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain
white rice
2 ½ cups broccoli florets, cut
into bite sized pieces
2 ½ cups chicken stock
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large skillet or pan, sauté
onions in 2 tbsp of olive oil over
medium heat. Season chicken
with salt and pepper.
Once onions soften, increase
the heat to medium high and add
chicken to the pan.
Brown the chicken pieces and
add the garlic. Cook for about
1min.
EASY: (Above) One-pan cheesy chicken, broccoli, and
rice. (Right) One-pan Mexican chicken and rice.
Push chicken to one side of the
pan and add additional tbsp of
olive oil to other side. Add the
uncooked rice in the olive oil and
saute it for a couple of minutes.
Add the chicken broth to the
pan and bring the mixture to a
boil. Lower the heat to a simmer
and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook chicken and rice mixture
covered for about 12min.
Sprinkle the broccoli evenly
over the chicken and rice mixture
and stir to combine.
Continue to cook covered
another 8min on low, or until
broccoli and rice are both tender.
Remove from heat and stir in
half a cup of cheese.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
and cover with a lid, letting it sit for
1-2min or until cheese has melted.
One-pan Mexican
chicken and rice
4-6 servings
Ingredients
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ white onion, diced finely
500g boneless skinless chicken
breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 tsp salt and ground pepper to
taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain
white rice
1 jar of premade taco or enchilada
sauce
1 can diced tomatoes undrained
1 cup water
½ tsp ground cumin
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
(optional) Diced chilli to taste
(optional) Toppings: sour cream,
tomatoes, diced avocado,
coriander
Directions
In a large skillet (about 30cm)
or pan, sautée onions in 2 tbsp
of olive oil over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt and
pepper.
Once onions soften, increase
the heat to medium high and add
chicken to the pan.
Brown the chicken pieces and
add the garlic and chilli (if using).
Cook for about 1 more minute.
Push chicken to one side of the
pan and add additional tbsp of
olive oil to other side. Add the
uncooked rice in the olive oil and
saute it for a couple of minutes.
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diced tomatoes, water and cumin.
Stir to combine. Bring mixture
to a boil then lower the heat to a
simmer and cover the pan with a
tight fitting lid.
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covered for about 15min or until
rice is tender and the liquid is
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every once in a while.
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cover with a lid, letting it sit
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Large charcoal drawings challenge with their strong emotional content yet have
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SELWYN TIMES
Evocative Evoque – true Range Rover
I’M VERY impressed with the
forward progress of Land-Rover
and Range Rover.
When Indian company Tata
Motors acquired the brands in
2008 I was concerned that research
and development and the
ongoing release of new models
may have been compromised.
That’s far from the case, it’s
business as usual in the United
Kingdom factories, the product is
high on quality and as you would
expect from the brands, luxurious,
yet rugged where need be.
One of the badges in the Range
Rover stable is Evoque, it has
been with us since 2011 and is a
bit of a departure for both nameplates,
the Evoque has a radical
shape and is the pick of the
bunch in terms of looks in today’s
extensive line-up of sport utility
vehicles.
In my opinion, the Evoque has
the X-factor with its sharp shape
and style. It’s also a darn nice
thing to drive, and although it
looks pretty and fashionable, the
elements which make it a Range
Rover haven’t been compromised.
It has comprehensive off-road
ability, and shares many of the
Terrain Response drive components
that are spread across Land-
Rover and Range Rover.
A new Evoque has just landed
here in three specification levels
with a choice of either diesel or
petrol power. The test car was one
of three petrol-powered variations
– the top-of-the-line P300
HSE. The range starts at $92,900
and ends at $117,900, with a host
of options available through the
range.
Part of the Evoque’s makeup is
its design, the interior included.
It is ultra-modern yet functional,
that’s something Range-Rover
has done well in recent years, the
Evoque is a standout, especially
the tiered touch-screen display
panels, which control most of the
major functions, they are intuitive
and easy to read.
Specification items are too
numerous to mention, but I can
report the Evoque HSE wants for
little and, not surprisingly, it gets
full safety kit to provide comfortable
and safe travel.
Under the bonnet sits a
1997cc, turbocharged fourcylinder
petrol engine, it is
a powerful unit with 221kW
and 400Nm of torque. What
makes the P300 stand out is
what is described as a mild
hybrid system and, according to
Range Rover, it harvests energy
during deceleration and stores
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE: Entry-level model into the brand.
it in an under-floor battery.
That energy is then redeployed
during acceleration, enhancing
performance and fuel economy.
Range Rover claims an 8.1-litre
per 100km (35mpg) combined
cycle average for the P300. During
my testing time I picked up figures
close to that at 9l/100km (31mpg),
with a 6.5l/100km (44mpg) instantaneous
figure available cruising
the 100km/h legal limit (engine
speed 1500rpm).
The Evoque in this form will
also cut out a quick standstill to
100km/h time of 6.6sec, and will
complete an overtaking manoeuvre
(80-120km/h) in 4.2sec.
In terms of how those figures
relate to everyday driving means
there is a constant supply of
power on tap, the engine feels
feisty and works with strong midrange
boost.
A lot of that has to do with the
marriage between the engine and
a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
The driveline is silky smooth,
decisive and always ready to
respond.
In terms of handling, the
Evoque feels lithe and nimble. It
isn’t overly tall at 1.65m so there
isn’t a lot of gravitational movement,
and what there is doesn’t
react over the suspension.
There are a multitude of wheel
options available in the range,
the test car was riding on sizeable
235/50 x 20in Pirelli tyres and
grip feels in abundance. However,
I was a little surprised to find
with that amount of rubber on
the ground it didn’t translate to
• Price – Range Rover
Evoque HSE, $117,900
• Dimensions – Length,
4371mm; width, 1996mm;
height, 1649mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
four-wheel-drive,
1997cc, 221kW, 400Nm,
nine-speed automatic
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 6.6sec
• Fuel usage – 8.1l/100km
steering feel, it is heavily boosted,
leaving it a little numb off-centre.
However, the Evoque carries
the reputation of its stablemates,
it must be seen as a dynamic,
yet quiet, on-road performance
machine. It also has capability in
the loose that could be deemed
extraordinary.
Range Rover claims a ground
clearance figure of 212mm along
with a wading depth of 600mm.
The approach and departure angles
are also generous. That being
the case, the Evoque is a car for
all situations, least of all the urban
jungle where it also stands out for
its driveability.
In a crowded SUV market the
Evoque has always stood out with
its style and features; nothing has
changed, and it’s a perfect way to
get into one of the world’s greatest
luxury car brands.
I don’t know that I’d go for topof-the-range
(pardon the pun), but
with an affordable starting point
there is a model for all tastes and
budgets.
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Gardening
Are you landscaping?
Start with a focal point
ONE OF the most difficult
challenges of creating a new
garden is the age old question –
where do I start?
And one good answer is –
with a focal point.
Whether you’re creating a
design on a 500 sq m plot or trying
to fill a hectare or two, the
solution is the same, the only
difference being that a large
garden can support several focal
points in different areas.
Inspiration for the entire garden
can often be provided by
the focal point. Starting by hunting
for a statue, an urn, a sculpture
or a fountain from which
the rest of the garden design
will spring.
In a small, formal,
Mediterranean-style garden, for
example, the centrepiece should
dictate the shapes that surround
it, giving a structured, geometric
look with hedges and paths.
A limited palette of plants
will further enhance the design
and allow the focal point of the
garden to be exactly that. In
a larger garden there can be a
number of focal points. A collection
of sculptures or urns can be
positioned throughout the space
so that each is the climax of a
journey of discovery through
the landscape.
Although it sounds ambitious,
the pieces need not be expensive
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Hill country farm
emissions drop
New Zealand hill country sheep and
beef livestock are producing about half
the amount of nitrous oxide (N2O) per
unit of nitrogen from urine or dung than
previously thought.
Nitrous oxide is New Zealand’s second
most important agricultural greenhouse
gas, representing 22% of agricultural
emissions, or 11% of total GHG
emissions.
The new findings come from an
AgResearch study commissioned by the
Ministry for Primary Industries, which
involved a meta-analysis of over 1,200
emission factors and data measured
from 139 field experiments over the last
decade. Emission factors represent the
proportion of nitrogen that is released
into the atmosphere from nitrogen
sources such as urine, dung and fertiliser
inputs.
Results from the meta-analysis showed
that emission factors for sheep are about
half that for beef livestock. It was also
found that urine emission factors are
higher for gentle slopes than for steeper
slopes. While the new emission factors
for hill country farms does not mean
dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and deer are
emitting less N2O, it does provide a more
accurate calculation of their emissions.
The new factors will be included in the
Ministry for the Environment’s National
Greenhouse Gas Inventory this year.
The inventory is the official estimate
of New Zealand’s human-induced
greenhouse gas emissions and covers
emissions under five sectors: energy;
industrial processes and product use,
agriculture, land use and land use change
and forestry, and waste.
AgResearch scientist Tony van der
Weerden said emissions from livestock
excreta (dung and urine) deposited onto
pasture are the single largest contributor
to N2O emissions in New Zealand. In
2017, N2O emissions from animal excreta
contributed the equivalent of 6.6 million
tonnes of carbon dioxide within the
agriculture sector, equivalent to 17% of
agricultural emissions.
“The change for hill country farms is
significant. For example, N2O emission
factors from excreta deposited by sheep
will be reduced by two-thirds while
emission factors from beef cattle will be
reduced by one-third. At a national level,
the updated calculations result in a 4.4 %
reduction in agricultural emissions and
a 2.1 % decrease to New Zealand’s total
reported emissions for 2017.
“The effect of slope on the urine
emission factor is thought to be due to
a combination of lower soil microbial
activity and lower soil moisture contents
on steeper slopes relative to low slopes.
Under these conditions, smaller amounts
of nitrous oxide are produced and
released into the atmosphere.
“It is not yet fully understood why
sheep have a lower urine emission factor
compared to cattle. However, it is thought
to be related to the lower volume of
urine voided by sheep, which may lead to
greater utilisation of the excreted nitrogen
by plants. However, this theory requires
further investigation.”
The new emission factors were
considered by an independent panel
of agriculture emissions experts, who
recommended they be applied to the 2020
national greenhouse gas inventory, which
will report emissions from 1990 to 2018.
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research was
a partner in the research.
By industry, the emission reductions
will be:
• Total sheep emissions (including
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reported for 2017 will be 10.6 % lower.
• Total beef cattle emissions (including
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• Total dairy cattle emissions including
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Film gets
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A young Kiwi, Los Angeles-based,
filmmaker has made good use of the
lockdown period to help farmers battling
with mental health issues.
Film maker Hunter Williams (21) says
his documentary aims to introduce
characters from different backgrounds
that a rural audience can see a bit of
themselves in and relate to.
The short film addresses the poorer
mental health outcomes facing the rural
sector and encourages rural people to talk
about the struggles they may be facing
and not keep their feelings bottled up.
Williams was raised in Hawkes Bay
and comes from a large farming family.
He’d returned from Los Angeles to New
Zealand for a few months, due to Covid,
and was able to use the time to finally
complete the documentary which he shot
in October.
The eight minute documentary is called
The Monkeys on Our Backs. Various
farmers and organisations have been
involved in the production, including the
Rural Support Trust and Farmstrong.
Williams told Rural News the motivation
for doing the film came from his own
experience struggling with mental health
related issues.
“This is always something that has been
close to my heart. I also grew up around
farmers and rural communities, with the
majority of my extended family being
based in Central Hawkes Bay.”
Williams says the idea for the
documentary came from a conversation
he had at his mother’s wedding.
“After I had done a speech, a farmer
came up to me and said: ‘you look like
you’ve got monkeys on your back; I’ve got
monkeys on my back too’,” he explained.
“This was the first time this farmer had
opened up about his mental health and it
got me thinking about how hard it must
be for those struggling in rural areas.”
He says the documentary is primarily
aimed at rural people and aims to
introduce a couple of characters from
different backgrounds that the audience
can see a bit of themselves in and relate to.
“I hope that by hearing these stories
people might find it within themselves
to be willing to open up and talk about
how they’re feeling with their friends and
family, as I’m a firm believer that this is a
necessary step when it comes to tackling
this issue.”
Williams says as well as talking to
farmers in the film, he also speaks with
Federated Farmers chief executive Terry
Copeland, Michelle Thompson, who runs
the workplace mental wellness workshop
Good Yarn, and Lon Anderson who is
a regional co-ordinator for the Rural
Support Trust. The documentary also
directs people to these organisations as
places that they can find help if needed.
“I would also love for urban people to be
able to see this film too, to gain a greater
appreciation for our rural communities
and all they do to keep our country
moving.”
Williams’ film can be watched
at https://hunterwilliams.net/
themonkeysonourbacks
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reaches two year milestone
Source: Minister O’Connor’s office
New Zealand’s to eradicate the cattle disease
Mycoplasma bovis is on track, says Agriculture and
Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor.
“Two years ago the Government, DairyNZ, Beef
+ Lamb New Zealand and industry partners
made a bold decision to go hard and commit
to a 10-year, $880 million programme
to eradicate M. bovis to protect our most
important sector and the economy.
“Beef and dairy export prices held up. In fact,
there was record demand for our meat. In March
total red meat monthly exports topped $1 billion for
the first time. This shows that these sectors are wellplaced
to lead us out of this economic crisis.
“As we have with our response to COVID-19, this
Government showed leadership, made a tough decision
and have managed this eradication effort with discipline
and focus, because we knew we were doing it for the
economic and social good of the country.
“We’ve also shown, again, that we’re able to do what
others countries have not in terms of disease eradication
efforts. That’s something our farming community
should be really proud of. I’m certainly very proud of
them.
A key measure of success is the Estimated
Dissemination Rate (EDR). If the EDR is greater than
one, then the disease is growing. If it’s below one, we’re
shrinking the disease.
“The EDR is 0.4, which is down from over two at the
start of the outbreak, so we are looking harder to find
fewer infected animals. This tells us that M. bovis is not
endemic in our national herd.
“We currently have 17 active properties and 232 that
have been cleared of the disease. We’ve culled 154,788
cattle.”
DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel said there’s no
question M. bovis has had a huge impact on the sector,
particularly those affected farmers and their families.
“While there’s still work to do, farmer feedback has
been heard and processes improved. We are seeing more
farmer-focused processes and shorter turnaround times
for farms under movement restrictions,” said Mr van
der Poel.
“From here, we want to continue speeding up the
process so farmers are moving through the programme
as quickly as possible. M. bovis has been one of our
biggest biosecurity incursions and it has highlighted
how crucial biosecurity is for New Zealand.”
Andrew Morrison, chairman of Beef + Lamb New
Zealand, said farmers deserve a lot of credit for their
efforts in helping to free New Zealand of this disease.
“Although there is still a long way to go, the sector
can be proud of its contribution. We are encouraged by
the increasing number of farmers meeting their NAIT
obligations but we are still short of where we need to be.
“It is vital we continue to lift this compliance,
otherwise we will remain vulnerable to diseases. As
the response to Mycoplasma bovis has found, there is a
significant cost to the sector if farmers do not comply
with NAIT. It’s also vital farmers maintain complete and
accurate NAIT records for the speedy tracing of animals
and ultimately to protect the industry.”
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in its draft
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scope of the
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a third southbound lane on
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systematically get the work
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campaign.
St Albans resident Mark Wilson
as possible.
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GIRL BOSS: Julia Holmes wants to be a geneticist after Page high school, 3 and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will Page help 10 said the community are “somewhat
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GIRL BOSS: Julia Holmes wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help Board chairman Mike Mora
Baxendale said any request to
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age has always been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science,
technology, engineering
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technology, engineering requested.
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in how things worked, often country to participate in the
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Holmes is on a mission to
months, but it’s still there. Until
taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme
next month, designed She was shocked to hear the
and maths.
Holmes is on a mission to taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme
next month, designed She was shocked to hear the Main South Rd, has been a source
and maths.
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Gymnastics, which opened its doors to pupils while the school was closed due to fire damage.
on any guidance to staff around
make a difference in the world.
decisions are made to put our
them back together.
make a difference in the world. them back together.
•Story, more photos, page 5
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN this, she said.
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community first, then there is no
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The year 11 St Margaret’s That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders news from her mother.
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to tell exactly what assistance the
$800,000 and $1.4 million in its
as an avenue if anybody does
community will need.
second round of crowdfunding,
need help.
“It’s very early days and I
which is planned to start on
“I’m not sure how needed that
think that we are just looking
it will be because most of the supermarkets
are providing online
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN April 2.
at how we respond to the virus.
The public will decide whether
DEDICATED: Dave Bryce is passionate about gardening as it is sustainable and promotes healthy eating.
GIRL BOSS: Julia Holmes wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help For us, it’s about responsiveness
or not the second crowdfunding
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her achieve her dreams.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN to the central government
bid will go ahead on that date.
it’s just hard to know how it’s going
to pan out.
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from a young age has always Julia is one of 25 young industries that were oten maledominated,
with particular
“I just think they [people] just
WITH MORE than 100 edible
Rae Kura Eco Village Group, recognised in the Residential items in Mr Bryce’s garden
and the safety of our communities.”
Development, people can
been interested in how things women chosen around the
species in his garden, Dave
was successful at the Linwood- House Category.
include pumpkins, courgettes,
choose whether they think the
WEST MELTON’S Julia worked, oten taking things country to participate in focus on science, technology,
need to let us know what they
Bryce would give any vegetable
Central-Heathcote Edible
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It follows calls from
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Holmes is on a mission to apart just to put them back the GirlBoss Advantage engineering and maths.
need and we’ll do our best to
shop a run for its money. Garden Awards.
Mr Bryce at a ceremony held at tomatoes, berries, nuts and
Christchurch city councillors to
continue, or should be paused
make a difference in the world. together.
programme next month,
She was shocked to hear the
help,” she said.
the worst happens.
Network] are about, that’s why tricky if the supermarkets stop
Which is why the Mt
He received a special
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until the Covid-19 outbreak is
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to the Covid-19 crisis.
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Shar Simon
Mobile 027 555 0654
shar@pb.co.nz
$575,000
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NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON
612/624 Robinsons Road
Known as 612/624 Robinsons Road, working from
home just took on a new meaning. Enjoy all the benefits
of a warm and beautiful modern home that is designed
to maximise indoor outdoor living and still keep that
work life balance by having your home office right on
your back door Step.
•Boasting 10+ car garaging, or various workshop options
•Full work from home self contained office with room to
expand
• Separate 2 bedroom (plus large fully lined storage
room) 2nd dwelling, (perfect for the extended family or
joint venture)
•Large 297m2 approx main home with sheltered
outdoor living
•Motor cross track to keep the kids entertained & still
room for the Pony!
An option is to also take advantage of the existing
business, which is happy to continue to rent the office
space for the next year from you! This property is worth
getting excited about!
Call Angela to arrange your private inspection!
WEB ID ROU76193
VIEW By Appointment
TENDER closes Wednesday 24th June, 2020 at
1.00pm
Angela Hunt
Mobile 021 548 777
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
TENDER
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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
Opportunity Knocks! Priced to Sell, NOW!
Its better than new!
DEADLINE SALE
WEB ID ROU76209
ROLLESTON
4 Goldie Place
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and close to central
Rolleston this stunning, fully-renovated, 230m2 home
has the sophistication of a new build with the extras and
feel of an established family home.
• Exquisite kitchen with all the trimmings
• Study, LED lights, new flooring & painting
• Gas fire, 2 heat pumps & so sunny!
• Plenty of off street parking for a boat or caravan
• Zoned for Clearview Primary School
VIEW 7 & 14 Jun 12.30 - 1.00pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 18th
June, 2020 at 5.00pm, (unless sold prior)
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Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
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ROLLESTON
29 George Street
Our vendor’s have purchased with hearts set and clear
plans in place here is your chance to own a gorgeous 4
bedroom home for a remarkable price!
NEW LISTING
VIEW 7 & 14 Jun 1.30 - 2.00pm
BUYERS $559,000+
Classic Comfort on
BUYERS $610,000+
WEB ID LIU75735
LINCOLN
4 Cassidy Avenue
The expansive frontage of this property adds to its
impressive street appeal, offering a grand entrance,
welcoming you into a well-appointed home. The floor
size of 201m2 (approx) means the living space is a great
size compared to the average 3 bedroom home. Cassidy
Avenue is a sought after street that is close to cafes, a
gym, shops, schools and childcare facilities. Lincoln
offers some beautiful walkways and great amenities, a
truly popular place to live.
VIEW Sunday 7 Jun 12.00 - 12.30pm
• 204m2 home on 750m2 section
• Kitchen with huge island bench
• Log burner, heat transfer, heat pump & HRV
• Patio with pergola & new deck to fit a crowd
• Vege Planters, fruit trees & berries galore!
• Space for a boat or caravan, side access too!
Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
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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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Proud to be here
Looking to buy, sell, invest or have your
property managed?
Give us a call at Property Brokers Selwyn, or
pop in to talk to one of the team today!
Property Brokers Selwyn | P 03 929 0306
pb.co.nz
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satisfy these genuine waiting buyers.
Please, if you can help, call us today!
Prebbleton
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Parking space for caravan or boat
Section 700m2 plus
Price up to $750,000
Contact
Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979
courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms
1 - 2 living rooms
2 bathrooms
Price mid $500,000’s - $600,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2 living rooms
Minimum of 200m2 floor area
Price early $600,000’s
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln & Surrounds
4 bedroom lifestyle property
Land approx 4 hectares
Price up to $1.05m
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
Lincoln & Surrounds
Bare land
Approx 4 hectares
Price up to $550,000
West Melton
4 bedrooms
Section 1200m2 plus
Price up to $825,000
Rolleston
3 bedrooms
Double garage
Price up to $415,000
West Melton/Weedons
4-5 bedroom lifetstyle property
Land 4 hectares
Price $800,000 - $975,000
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
Contact
Frank Dowle 027 528 0480
frank.dowle@raywhite.com
West Melton/Weedons
Large modern family home
Approx 4 hectare lifestyle property
Price $1m - $1.5m
Contact
Frank Dowle 027 528 0480
frank.dowle@raywhite.com
West Melton
4 bedrooms
Large living areas
Section 1000m2 plus
Price up to $1m
Contact
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4-5 bedrooms
Section 800m2 plus
Price up to $800,000
Contact
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Price $500,000 - $550,000
Contact
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Good size living
Ambrose Estate area
Price up to $600,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2 living areas
3 car garaging
Price $580,000 - $700,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
2-3 bedroom townhouse
2 bathrooms
Price low - mid $400,000’s
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
West Melton
4 bedrooms
Substantial garaging
Section 2500m2 minimum
Price around $1.1m
Contact
Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115
glenda.crawford@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms, newish home
Any size section
Any price range
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln/Prebbleton
3 plus bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Section 600m2 plus
Price $500,000 - $600,000
Contact
Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115
glenda.crawford@raywhite.com
Rolleston/Lincoln
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Good size living areas
Section 800m2 plus
Price $600,000 to $700,000
Contact
Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com
Prebbleton
4+ bedrooms
Land 4000m2 - 2.5 acres
Price $1.4m - 2.2m
Contact
Big Red Shefford 027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions?
Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal
If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY
Ray White Rolleston 347 9988 | Ray White West Melton 347 9933 | Ray White Lincoln 325 7299
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Greendale 17 Bridge Road
West Melton 23 Whitewood Crescent
Private family sanctuary
5 2 2 3
A great little lifestyle
4 2 2 3 2
Contemporary 270sqm (approximately) family home
sits on an expansive 1.1868ha (approximately) lifestyle
block. Five bedrooms and two living areas offer
ultimate versatility with excellent indoor/outdoor flow
promoting easy access outside. The modern kitchen
has good bench and cupboard space allowing you to
cater to the masses. A covered verandah overlooks
established trees and sun-soaked grounds. The icing
on the cake is the orchard oasis with a variety of fruit
and nut trees. A double internal access garage and
separate single garage complete the appeal.
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279
jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz
Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877
adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz
Emma Groom 027 555 1075
emma.groom@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Unseen from the road, this 1.1ha property has been
landscaped to maximise privacy. The timeless home
showcases an attractive combination of Oamaru
stone and cedar and has received recent
enhancements. A three-car garage, two-car carport
and an additional two-bay shed provide excellent
storage options. The paddock offers enough land to
have a pony, a tennis court, an orchard or graze a few
sheep. This property is a natural choice for those
looking for privacy, a little extra space and something
very special.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 24 Jun 2020
View Sat 12-12.30pm
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
bayleys.co.nz/5511528
bayleys.co.nz/5512197
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Self-contained unit
Halswell 352/352A Marshs Road
Lifestyle and location - invest in land!
Providing genuine opportunities in a high profile location, this 4.8ha property is within a few minutes’ drive of
Prebbleton, close proximity to the amenities in Longhurst and Halswell, and only 15 minutes to the inner city. If you
have lifestyle and income in mind, working from home is a real option here with a multitude of outbuildings, a large
farm workshop and plenty of parking and garage facilities. Tastefully modernised in the late 1990s, the 326sqm
home is fully insulated and double glazed. Outdoor features include a swimming pool, grass tennis court, large
greenhouse, fruit trees and a fully self-contained one-bedroom unit. An additional adjacent 4ha bare land block is
also for sale. Whether you are a tradesman, contractor, run a home-based business, a motor enthusiast or simply
looking for the ideal lifestyle, this is the property you have been waiting for.
bayleys.co.nz/5511946
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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Tue 23 Jun 2020
View Sat 1.15-1.45pm
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 UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
FINAL NOTICE
Boundary lines are indicative only
Boundary lines are indicative only
Darfield 17 McHugh Crescent
Prebbleton 212a Birchs Road
Your new home office with
mountain views
Three double bedrooms, including a master that is
accompanied by an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe,
family bathroom and separate toilet. Well-appointed
kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry and an open plan
dining/living area. Upstairs space with kitchenette and
balcony with mountain views making a great space for
both living and home office. The sheltered courtyard is
ideal for entertaining. Surrounding gardens include a
mature orchard, manicured vegetable beds, garden
shed and tunnel house.
3 2 2 4
Asking Price $869,000
View by appointment
Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279
jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz
Emma Groom 027 555 1075
emma.groom@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
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 12 hectare 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. 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.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 10 Jun 2020
Phone for viewing times
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
bayleys.co.nz/5511635
bayleys.co.nz/5512190
bayleys.co.nz
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Key reasons
to buy new
Buying new has many advantages. No one has
yet lived in your brand new home and it has that
new home smell and feel.
That doesn’t appeal to the villa crowd.
But many people dream of a home in a
new suburb.
There are many other advantages --
such as being able to customise the home
before it’s built. Buyers love it that their
build guarantee covers most things and
there’s little maintenance to do for the first
10 years.
There are a long list of reasons some
people dream of buying new.
They include:
• Current Building Code requirements
specify a higher standard of insulation
and glazing than you can expect in an
older home, which makes your new home
warmer in winter and cooler in summer,
meaning cheaper to run. In addition
there has been a vast improvement in the
quality and technology of construction
materials over the last decade.
• New homes are designed for modern
lifestyles with walk-in wardrobes, double
or triple car garaging, en suites and heat
pumps.
• Internal access garaging.
• Indoor-outdoor flow. Home builders
before the 1970s rarely thought about this.
• Automatic pool covers and electric
curtains are included in a lot of new
homes, he says.
• In a new subdivision you’re not going
to have five cross-leased small homes next
door to your architecturally designed fivebedroom
dream home, he says.
• New purpose-built shopping and
service centres cater for the modern life.
• New schools can be popular. New
schools are being designed with “Modern
Learning Environments”, which are
considered better layouts for 21st-century
learning.
Another important factor is it’s easier
to get a mortgage. New Reserve Bank of
New Zealand loan to value (LVR) ratio
restrictions from October 1 don’t relate
to new homes. Likewise the KiwiSaver
HomeStart grant is doubled for first time
buyers.
When it comes to new apartment
buildings they’re built to a higher
standard of earthquake/fire proofing and,
hopefully, are no longer leaky.
There are, of course, disadvantages to
buying new. Not everyone wants to wait
six or 12 months to move into their home.
Other downsides include:
• Borrowing to cover the progress
payments is more complex than taking
out a mortgage on an existing property.
• Builders and developers can go broke,
leaving the buyer in an awkward position.
• With some new homes the buyer
effectively needs to become a project
manager.
• You have to deal with council for
building and sometimes resource consent.
• The location may be further from the
centre than you wanted.
• If it’s infill housing you might have a
cross lease situation that some people find
tricky.
• There are often teething problems with
a new build.
• You won’t get a quaint tree-lined
street.
• Your section will most likely be
smaller than that of an existing home.
• Fences, paths and landscaping might
need to be added at a cost.
Exceptional and Indulgent Family Home
10 Goldie Place, Rolleston
560 East Maddisons Road, Faringdon
Negotiable over $829,000
Our Brand New Hi Spec “Faye Homes Show Home” is now on the
market!!. This property is privately owned and currently leased back to
Fay Homes as their Show Home until August 2020.
Finished to a very High Standard throughout, with so many extras, you
could not replace this home for this price!! - Flexible Possession Date
Features Include:
• Exterior -Cedar and Schist cladding
• 4 Double Bedrooms
Main with large walk through
robe, doors leading to Sunny
outdoor rear patio. 3 bedrooms
all with built in desks, and double
robes with storage.
• 2 Bathrooms
Ensuite - twin basins, large tiled
shower, separate toilet.
Main Bathroom - includes
separate toilet, shower/bathroom,
vanity area with Sun Tunnel (great
for large families)
• Kitchen - Top of the range,
bright and sunny with 3 remote
skylights above Island bench, Gas
cooktop, Instant boiling water
tap, Incinerator, Rangehood.
Large separate Scullery with Sink,
Double plumbed Refrigerator
space, Pantry and Sun Tunnel
• Living areas x 3
• Dining area with Schist Feature
Wall and stackers leading you
out to another outdoor area with
Country outlook.
• Standalone Cloakroom with option
to change to a Study or Wine
Cellar (complete with Sun Tunnel.)
• Reticulated Gas
• Central Heating
• Professionally landscaped
• Interior decor styled by a Colour
Consultant.
• Security Alarm
• Carpeted Garage with Loft and
pull down ladder
• Large Separate Laundry, with
storage
• Huge storage throughout
• Fully integrated auto-timed
Irrigation System
• Section Size 784m2,
• Floor area 283m2.
• Please note fences have been
stained Black since photos taken.
• Master Builders Guarantee
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
To view please phone Carolyn 021 029 67692
Trademe Listing #2581493803
Offers over $599,000
Refreshingly different 4 bedroom + study home!
With mono pitch roof lines, angled ceilings and a fresh modern decor,
this spacious 229m2 home is contemporary in its design, yet is also
styled for practical family living. The high pitched ceiling of the large open
OPEN
plan living area creates a wonderful sense of space, whilst the wall of
HOME
bi folding & French doors offers plenty of natural light & provides a
SAT & SUN
seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the fabulous outdoor entertaining
1-3pm
area
with shade sails. Double doors from the living room lead into an inviting
formal lounge with ambient gas fire & there is also access from the
entrance hall. The crisp white kitchen, with its striking splash of
colour, extends into a separate handy laundry. All 4 bedrooms are well
proportioned double rooms with the master bedroom featuring a walk
through robe & ensuite with double shower. Last but not least, there is also
an office, situated off the entrance hall, for those who wish to work from
home. To guarantee comfort throughout the year, the home includes a
heat pump, HRV system & under tile heating. Call now to view!
View: Sunday 2.15pm - 2.45pm
Ray White Rolleston
Shop 10, Rolleston Square, Rolleston
Phone: 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22626
Leesa Barrie
027 947 1200
Sarah Booth
027 527 8258
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Show
home
Guide
House plans start at
$495.000
Check out our
showhome at
Prestons Park and
see the difference!
TOUCHSTONE HOMES
HOUSE AND LAND
PACKAGE NOW SELLING
Falcons Landing Rolleston
House 245m2 Section 669m2,
FROM $625,000
Our packages simply give you more
with no hidden costs and exceptional quality.
explore a new way of living
now is the right time
With over 800 homes built and 19+ years
experience we know how it’s done and done well.
Lets chat about how we can do the job for you
and change your life, forever. It’s easy!
Touchstone Homes
Falcons Landing Rolleston
15 Falcon Road, Rolleston
Open Wednesday to Sunday
10pm - 4pm
03 961 6046
www.touchstonehomes.co.nz
Jennian Homes
Canterbury
Rolleston
2 Thornborough Drive
The Borough
Open Saturday to Sunday
12pm - 4pm
New Display Home Now Open
Woodend
9 John Raven Lane, Ravenswood
Open Saturday & Sunday
12pm - 4pm
Ashburton
Whiteoak Grove, Oaklea
Development, Tinwald
Open Wednesday & Thursday
12pm - 3pm
Open Sunday
12pm - 3pm
www.jennian.co.nz
First Homes
St Albans
39 Sherborne Street
Phone 021 575 545 1480
www.firsthomes.co.nz
Signature Homes
Farington, Rolleston
97 Ledbury Drive, Faringdon
Open Wednesday to Sunday
12pm - 4pm
Falcons Landing, Rolleston
1 Falcon Road, Falcons Landing
Open Wednesday to Sunday
12pm - 4pm
Prestons Park
37 & 39 Prestons Park Drive
Marshland, Christchurch
Both open Wednesday to Sunday
12pm - 4pm
Show Room/Office:
31 Watts Road, Sockburn
0800 8444 88 or 03 3427788
www.signature.co.nz
To advertise in
The Showhome Guide
Contact Elaine: (03) 364 7436
elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi
Thinking of Building?
Come on over... and be inspired.
Jennian Homes Canterbury are proud to deliver quality homes at affordable prices, alongside
our Jennian Completion Promise and a 36 month defects warranty.
Start your building journey by visiting us at any one of our three Display Homes...
Rolleston
2 Thornborough Drive
The Borough
Open Saturday and Sunday
12-4pm or by appointment
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Call now: 021 575 545
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Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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2 John Raven Lane,
Ravenswood, Woodend
Opening 30th May 2020!
Christchurch
0800 844 488
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2 Royston Common, West Melton
Harcourts Rolleston
48 Blakes Road, Prebbleton
Harcourts Rolleston
49 High Street, Southbridge
Matson & Allan Leeston
17 Philippa Drive, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
47 Raven Drive, Springston
Property Brokers
9 Prospect Place, Halswell
Ray White Lincoln
55 Shelley Street, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
12 Leeston Lake Road, Leeston
Harcourts Rolleston
99 The Runway, Wigram
Property Brokers
4 Goldie Place, Rolleston
Property Brokers
23 Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton
Harcourts Rolleston
18 Gracia Street, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
30 Reuben Avenue, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
44 Othello Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
18 Michelangelo Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
58 Sandhurst Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
16 Bellbird Place, Rolleston
Property Brokers
32 Bermuda Drive, Hornby
Ray White Rolleston
3 Raphael Close, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
40B Beaumont Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
9 Park Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
3 Vitruvius Way, Leeston
Property Brokers
29 George Street, Rolleston
Property Brokers
3 Ellerslie Lane, Lincoln
Harcourts Rolleston
1045 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
89 Durey Road, Lincoln
Ray White West Melton
11d Dynes Road, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
136C Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
478 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
2 Conductors Road, Prebbleton
Ray White Lincoln
49 Stoneybrook Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
15 Frame Crescent, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
3 Milton Court, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
79 Chadbury Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
4 Andesite Drive, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
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11 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
3 Rotherham Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
8 Wilfield Drive, West Melton
Harcourts Rolleston
58 Moore Street, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
12 Billington Drive, Halswell
Property Brokers
30 Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Property Brokers
58 Sandhurst Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
18 William Deans Drive, Prebbleton
Ray White Rolleston
40 Bavaria Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
39b Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
16 Bellbird Place, Rolleston
Property Brokers
1/14 Mountain View Place, Leeston
Property Brokers
3 Payne Court, Lincoln
Harcourts Rolleston
12 Grace Way, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
107 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
11 Chedworth Court, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
38 Masefield Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
74 Alpineview, West Melton
Matson & Allan Rolleston
Torlesse Estate, Creyke Rd, Darfield
Matson & Allan Darfield
5 Binyon Place, Rolleston
Harcourts Rolleston
1 Kelly Close, Lincoln
Ray White Rolleston
22 Taumutu Road, Southbridge
Property Brokers
1 Lignite Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
116 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
27 Silver Peaks Drive, West Melton
Ray White West Melton
50 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
8/1135 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
34 Whitehorn Drive, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
CHECK OUT THE SELWYN
TIMES PROPERTY
DIRECTORY EVERY
WEDNESDAY FOR THE
BEST OF PROPERTY IN
THE SELWYN DISTRICT
For full details of all
Open Homes, please
contact the Real
Estate companies
RAY WHITE
Rolleston 03 347 9988
www.rwRolleston.co.nz
WEST MELTON 03 347 9933
www.rwwestmelton.co.nz
LINCOLN 03 325 7299
www.rwlincoln.co.nz
PROPERTY BROKERS
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
Rolleston 03 929 0306
BAYLEYS CANTERBURY
03 375 4700
www.bayleys.co.nz
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
Harcourts HORNBY 03 349 9919
Harcourts Rolleston 03 347 4711
Harcourts LINCOLN 03 662 9933
MATSON & ALLAN
www.marealestate.co.nz
Rolleston 03 347 9949
DARFIELD 03 318 8204
LEESTON 03 324 3704
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MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
ROLLESTON - 4 Andesite Drive
EXCELLENT LIVING & AWESOME
LOCATION
• 223m2 home built in 2015 on 740m2 fenced section
• Excellent indoor/outdoor flow
• Open plan design and 2.5m ceiling height
• North facing, light filled kitchen/dining/living
• Separate lounge/media room areas
• Large patio; perfect for outdoor entertaining
• Four double sized bedrooms
• Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite
• Centrally located main bathroom
• Separate toilet and large hall storage
• Modern kitchen with quality appliances, double
plumbed fridge/freezer space, induction hob and
engineered stone bench
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Price: Neg Over $590,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0723
Jo Barrett
021 859 006
jo@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 15 Frame Crescent
TWO SEPARATE DWELLINGS –
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
• Substantial living spaces
• Five double bedrooms
• Four living areas
• Three well equipped modern kitchens
• Gas cooking and reputable appliances
• Two bathrooms and two ensuites
• Ducted heating system
• Catering for extended family or working
from home option
• 1297 sqm (approx.) established section
• Highly desirable central location
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
Open Home: Sun 1.15pm - 1.45pm
Deadline Sale: closing at 4pm on 24th June 2020
(unless sold prior)
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0729
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@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
Viewing: By Appointment
Price: Neg Over $949,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0719
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 17 Philippa Drive
SIMPLY SO DIFFERENT
• 2 year old, 193m2, high-spec, modern home
• 3 bedroom, open-plan living
• Fully tiled showers, including a double in ensuite
• Ducted heatpump throughout
• Large north-facing deck with built-in seating and
planter boxes
• Drive-through, carpeted garage
• Masterbuild guarantee
• Lemonwood School zone
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm
Price: Neg Over $570,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0725
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 12 Grace Way
ATTRACTIVE AND APPEALING LIVING
• Four double bedrooms
• Two separate living areas
• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops
• Master suite with stunning ensuite and WIR
• Beautifully specified bathroom
• Large deck for entertaining
• Well established and spacious section
• Garden shed
• Double internal access garage
• Fantastic location
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Price: Neg over $530,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0728
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 30 Reuben Avenue
SHIFT IN AND ENJOY
• Brand new three bedroom two bathroom quality
build
• 140m2 on fully fenced 594m2 section
• North facing backyard
• 10 year build guarantee
• Double garage
• All landscaping complete
• Shift in now without the hassles of building
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 12.45 – 1.15pm
Great Value: $520,000 ONO
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0731
NEW LISTING
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 11 Gracia Avenue
BRAND NEW AND READY FOR YOU
• 148m2 three bedroom brand new home
• 2 bathrooms, main with bath
• Open plan living
• Easy care fully fenced 430m2 section
• Double car garage
• Sunny private backyard
• 10 year build guarantee
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 1.30 – 2.00pm
Price: $515,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0730
NEW LISTING
WEST MELTON - 74 Alpineview
IDEAL 4 HECTARE LIFESTYLE LIVING
• Secluded quiet lifestyle block
• Well maintained four/five bedroom 266m2 family
home
• Recent upgrades include master bedroom incl
ensuite, main bathroom & double glazing
• Unique layout
• Heatpump, log burner & gas hot water
• Heated concrete swimming pool with large
entertaining deck area
• Well subdivided allowing a multitude of livestock
options
• Recently installed new submersible pump
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 2.30 – 3.00pm
Price: Neg $895,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0672
DARFIELD - Creyke Road
TORLESSE ESTATE
• 7 x 1 Hectare blocks
• Power, telephone, fibre and town water
to boundary
• Close to all Darfield amenities
• Titles issued
Agent on Site Sun 2.30 – 3.30pm
Price: $250,000 Per Block
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0542
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
chris@marealestate.co.nz
AGENT ON SITE
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
Viewing: By Appointment
Price: Neg Over $1,100,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0702
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
chris@marealestate.co.nz
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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