Selwyn Times: June 03, 2020

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 


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 

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Wednesday June 3 2020 3 

News 

Burnham tyre plant plan goes flat 


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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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. 


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. 


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



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. 

SPORT 

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 

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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 

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Canterbury region full of action, 

noise and camaraderie as the 

season gets under way in late 

June.” 

enough for Selwyn’s Dan Ede 


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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“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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Wednesday June 3 2020 


Selwyn Times 

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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15 

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 

SelwynDistrictCouncil

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Wine 



SELWYN TIMES 

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 

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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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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 

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One-pan cheesy chicken, 

broccoli, and rice 

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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 

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saute it for a couple of minutes. 

Add the chicken broth to the 

pan and bring the mixture to a 

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Cook chicken and rice mixture 

covered for about 12min. 

Sprinkle the broccoli evenly 

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and stir to combine. 

Continue to cook covered 

another 8min on low, or until 

broccoli and rice are both tender. 

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half a cup of cheese. 

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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 

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2 cloves of garlic, minced 

1 cup uncooked long grain 

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1 can diced tomatoes undrained 

1 cup water 

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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

(optional) Diced chilli to taste 

(optional) Toppings: sour cream, 

tomatoes, diced avocado, 

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Directions 

In a large skillet (about 30cm) 

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Season chicken with salt and 

pepper. 

Once onions soften, increase 

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chicken to the pan. 

Brown the chicken pieces and 

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uncooked rice in the olive oil and 

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covered for about 15min or until 

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absorbed making sure to stir 

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cover with a lid, letting it sit 

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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.



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 

– simple glazed pots or even 

garden seats can be used. 

Give some thought to creating 

a ‘stage set’ for each piece. 

Plonking a pot or a deck chair at 

the edge of the lawn isn’t going 

to do the trick. 

Start by forming a base for 

your piece – perhaps an area 

of pebbles or shells contained 

by rocks or sleepers, or a small 

paved platform. You can add a 

SHELTER: 

Form 

a base 

for your 

pergola 

using 

pebbles 

or shells. 

sense of enclosure by constructing 

a pergola overhead, or a 

simple, three sided fence or low 

hedge. 

A path leading to your 

sanctuary will give a sense of 

direction and discovery within 

the garden, and it can be as 

simple as a few pavers set into 

the lawn. 

And if, at this rather dull time 

of year, you’re yearning for 

something bright and vibrant in 

the garden, choose a centrepiece 

that vibrates with colour. It’ll 

make you smile every time you 

come across it. 

Pruning tips for winter 

GOOD GARDEN hygiene is very 

important. 

Before you start pruning, sterilise 

your gear. Remember to use 

a prune dressing on larger cuts. 

Bush and shrub roses 

– Take out any dead or weak 

wood, try to keep four to six of 

the newer canes. Cut them back 

short for show blooms, longer for 

garden display. 

Remove the older canes back to 

the crown. Roses are very forgiving 

plants, if you make a mistake 

they soon bounce back. 

Climbers – Take out the old 

and spent canes, tie down up to 

six aside of the one year old canes 

or the best of the older canes. Cut 

out the rest. 

Ramblers – Most ramblers 

can be pruned straight after summer 

flowering. Take out all the 

old flowering canes and leave all 

the young shoots coming from 

lower down. 

After pruning, clean up all the 

dead leaves and prunings and 

burn them, or put them out with 

your rubbish. 

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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. 

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will be: 

• Total sheep emissions (including 

methane and nitrous oxide emissions) 

reported for 2017 will be 10.6 % lower. 

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The short film addresses the poorer 

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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 

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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 

Davids heads 

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Page 3 Page 5 

Lively group 

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St Patrick’s Day 

Ge ry Brownl e 

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283 Gr ers Road Bryndwr, 

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

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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CALLS HAVE been made to 

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Chu, Phil Mauger, Aaron Keown 

and James Daniels have sent a 

le ter to Mayor Lianne Dalziel 

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per cent acro s a l ratepayers in 

this year’s Draft Annual Plan 

which is cu rently under public 

consultation until April 5 and 

wi l be finalised before July 1. 

The 2018-2028 Long Term 

Plan also predicts a 50 per cent 

rates increase over 10 years. 

Said Cr MacDonald: “In 

the cu rent environment it’s 

clear busine s as usual is not 

appropriate and the council 

needs to look at how we enable 

this 12-month rates increase 

freeze to occur, it’s crucial for 

the economic confidence of our 

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Ms Dalziel said the las thing 

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from decisions we make. best prepared for the economic 

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

signed off for three months so City council chief executive 

we have time to ge this advice. Dawn Baxendale did not rule a 

A the same time, the council zero rates rise out. 

is meeting with our economic “We’re considering a series of 

development agency, Christch- 

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circumstances related to the economy in response to the 

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

options with elected members The biggest boost is $5.1 

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

for affected busine ses in a l 

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shortly after Minister of Finance 

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Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 


2 living areas 

3 car garaging 

Price $580,000 - $700,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

2-3 bedroom townhouse 

2 bathrooms 

Price low - mid $400,000’s 

Contact 



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 


Lincoln/Prebbleton 

3 plus bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 


Price $500,000 - $600,000 

Contact 

Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115 

glenda.crawford@raywhite.com 

Rolleston/Lincoln 


Good size living areas 


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 


bayleys.co.nz/5511528 

bayleys.co.nz/5512197

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NEW LISTING 


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. 


6 3 2 3 


1pm, Tue 23 Jun 2020 

View Sat 1.15-1.45pm 



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 


WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

FINAL NOTICE 



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 


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. 


1pm, Wed 10 Jun 2020 

Phone for viewing times 



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 





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 


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 


12pm - 4pm 

Falcons Landing, Rolleston 

1 Falcon Road, Falcons Landing 


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 

Jennian Homes Canterbury | 212 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 

P 03 7411436 | E canterbury@jennian.co.nz | jennian.co.nz 

full deSign/build 

Showhome open 

39 Sherborne Street, St Albans 

Call now: 021 575 545 

www.firsthomes.nz 

LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? 

Visit one of our three stunning showhomes to gather ideas for your dream home 

97 Ledbury Drive, Faringdon 37 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland 

39 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland 

SHOWHOMES: 

All three showhomes 

Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm 

Ashburton 

Cnr Whiteoak Gr and 

Waterford Pl, Oaklea, Tinwald 

Wednesday and Thursday 12- 

3pm, Sunday 12-3pm 

SHOWROOM / OFFICE: 

31 Watts Road, Sockburn 

Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 

Ravenswood 

2 John Raven Lane, 

Ravenswood, Woodend 

Opening 30th May 2020! 

Christchurch 

0800 844 488 

signature.co.nz 

Call Andrew on 027 220 6558 

www.touchstonehomes.co.nz 

Promote your 

Showhome 

throughout 

Christchurch 

and the Selwyn 

District 

Contact Mike Fulham: 


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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 


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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M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 


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 


Deadline Sale: closing at 4pm on 24th June 2020 

(unless sold prior) 


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 




027 636 3576 


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 




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 


Price: Neg over $530,000 


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 


NEW LISTING 


027 636 3576 


Andrew Taylor 

0274 355 930 


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 


OPEN HOME 


Price: $515,000 


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 


OPEN HOME 


Price: Neg $895,000 


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 


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 



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 


027 433 4657 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 


027 636 3576 

Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Paul Robinson 

021 277 2690 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757

Selwyn Times: June 03, 2020

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