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• By Devon Bolger
A DOPE smoking hang out
has been uncovered by police
resulting in about 20 people
being caught.
Over the past four weeks,
police have targeted Edwards Rd,
which runs off Brookside Rd in
Rolleston.
The shingle road has become a
regular park up spot for cannabis
smokers aged in their late teens
to late 20s.
Said Sergeant Alex Pickover:
“We have been focusing on that
road because it is a well-known
spot for people to park up and
smoke drugs.
“It is a rural country road and
it is pitch black, there are various
reasons why I could guess they
would go down there.”
The offenders, all from Selwyn,
were formally warned and had
their cannabis and utensils
destroyed.
“On Queen’s Birthday, we
apprehended three people, one
in the late afternoon and two in
the mid-evening,” said Sergeant
Pickover.
“People aren’t purchasing or
selling drugs down there but are
smoking them. We are confiscating
anywhere between two to 10
grams of cannabis each time.”
The offending is mainly taking
place between 4pm and 1am.
Sergeant Pickover said a concern
was people smoking cannabis
could also be driving.
“They are in a car so once they
have smoked the drugs they are
then under the influence and
that increases the chance of a
motor vehicle accident.”
Police had not caught anyone
driving after smoking cannabis.
They would continue to target
Edwards Rd, he said.
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ACTION: Six city counci lors including
Catherine Chu, Sam MacDonald (top right),
James Daniels (above left) and Aaron
Keown have ca led on Mayor Lianne Dalziel
to lead a conversation on how to achieve a
zero per cent rates increase this year.
• By Louis Day
CALLS HAVE b en made to
stop rates increases in response
to the Covid-19 crisis.
City counci lors James Gough,
Sam MacDonald, Catherine
Chu, Phil Mauger, Aaron Keown
and James Daniels have sent a
le ter to Mayor Lianne Dalziel
asking her to lead a conversation
as to how a zero per cent rates
increase could be achieved this
year.
The city council is proposing
an average rates increase of 4.65
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
will 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 current environment it’s
clear business as usual is not
appropriate and the council
n eds to l ok at how we enable
this 12-month rates increase
fr eze to o cur, it’s crucial for
the economic confidence of our
city.”
Ms Dalziel said the las thing the council’s budget, which is urchNZ, the Canterbury Employers’
Chamber of Commerce
the city council needed was for not entirely funded by rates, and
someone to hit the panic button. the consequences that will flow and other key players so we are
“Calm heads must and wi l from decisions we make. best prepared for the economic
prevail,” she said.
“The Annual Plan is not challenges that lie ahead.”
“Our residents and busine ses signed off for thr e months so City council chief executive
will be depending on us to we have time to get this advice. Dawn Baxendale did not rule a
make adjustments, and we wi l, A the same time, the council zero rates rise out.
however, we will need advice is m eting with our economic “We’re considering a series of
on the impacts on all aspects of development agency, Christch-
options in light of the extraordinary
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 bi gest b ost is $5.1
as we develop the Annual Plan,” billion towards wage subsidies
she said.
for affected busine ses in a l
The push from city counci lors sectors and regions.
for a fr eze on rates rises comes •Tips for weathering virus, p3
shortly after Minister of Finance
•Mayor’s column, p9
Grant Robertson announced
a $12.1 bi lion package to aid •From the editor’s desk, p10
No review
A message
Councillor takes
Davids heads
Views on
Lively group
over
of love, unity
matters into
community board cricket nets
celebrate
multi-storey
and prayers
his own hands
advocating body sought
St Patrick’s Day
house
for peace
Page 3 Page 6
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Eastern
Motorway
Bid to
suburbs
opening
secure
repairs
delay
funding to
could take
brings
demolish
a while
relief
service
RESIDENTS MOST affected by
• By Louis Day
centre
the new Northern Motorway are
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• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
the eastern suburbs start to
Northern Corridor opening has
see Lianne Dalziel’s campaign
been delayed by six months.
THE earthquake-damaged
aspirations for the area come to
The CNC was due to open in
former Sockburn Service Centre
fruition.
the middle of this year, but last
could finally be demolished in
During October’s local body
week the New
July – if the funding needed is
elections, Ms Dalziel identified
Zealand Transport
Agency
It comes as the
obtained.
repairs to the eastern part of the
city’s footpaths, pipes and roads
announced more
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
as one of her main priorities for
time was needed
this term.
to complete the
Community
“We need a fully integrated
$290m motorwayten
in its draft
Board has writ-
programme of works for the
east, I have loosely called this
The original
submission to
Readers respond
Chance to the eastern alliance, which
scope of the
the city council’s
would essentially be an alliance Helpless to
Victorious
Delay in
Market day
project has been Mark Wilson
Annual Plan
Mike Mora
to supermarket
farewell Holden
of contractors who can take
extended include
stoked
making mall
goes green at 2019-2020,
stop property
captain the whole area bit by bit and
a third southbound lane on
requesting the city council addresses
the budget gap so the
rebranding
in style
systematically get the work
the Waimakariri River bridge and
flooding
with cup done,” she said during the
a clip-on win
exit safer
Cashmere HS
cycleway.
buildings can be removed as soon
campaign.
St Albans resident Mark Wilson
as possible.
Page 8
GIRL Page BOSS: Julia 17 Holmes But chief wants executive to be a Dawn geneticist after Page high school, 3 and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will Page help 10 said GIRL the BOSS: community Julia Holmes are “somewhat
her achieve thankful” her for dreams. the delay.
Page 3
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Page 11 said the final submission is yet to
wants to be a geneticist after high school, and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help Board chairman Mike Mora
her achieve her dreams. Baxendale said any request to
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
• By Bea Gooding
pursue a specific for biology, project in and the from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, •“The By community Bea Gooding will be somewhat
thankful for a reprieve of the
for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, be completed but it was likely the
east would have age to has be always agreed been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science,
technology, engineering
age has always been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science,
technology, engineering requested.
demolition of the site would be
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD upon Julia by council.
effects of this motorway for six
South New Brighton School pupil Jacob McMillan enjoying the foam pit at Christchurch School of
City councillors are yet to pass
Gymnastics, which opened its doors to pupils while the school was closed due to fire damage.
Holmes is on a mission on to
in how things worked, often country to participate in the
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Julia
Consent
in how things worked, often country to participate in the
months, but it’s still there. Until
taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme
next month, designed She was shocked to hear the
and maths.
Holmes is on a mission to Rates
taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme
next month, designed She was shocked to hear the Main South Rd, has been a source
and maths.
The former service centre, on
make a difference in the world. any guidance them to back staff together. around
decisions are made to put our
make a difference in the world. them back together.
•Story, more photos, page 5
PHOTO: GEOFF The SLOAN year 11 St Margaret’s this, she said.
community first, then there is no
That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders news from her mother.
The year 11 St Margaret’s That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders news from her mother.
of tension for years with residents
College student has a passion •Turn to page the 5
relief,” he said.
opportunity granted
of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 6
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the opportunity of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 7
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• Turn to page 6 a passion for biology, brought and under control. the opportunity of her dreams. female leaders of tomorrow in • Turn to page 5
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THE DOPE smokers who
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(see page 1).
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About 20 people have
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to expand its opencast coal
mine, known as Canterbury
Coal Mine, at Bush Gully Rd,
near Coalgate,
by 18ha.
An Environment
Canterbury
spokeswoman
said
they are not yet
Siana Fitzjohn
able to confirm
exact numbers
of submissions
COMMUNITY: The number of public submissions on the
Canterbury Coal Mine expansion plan has now reached about
630 with a hearing date yet to be set.
they have received but it is about
630.
The majority of the submissions
are opposing the expansion.
The ECan spokeswoman said
a date for a hearing is yet to be
set but it is required to be held
within 75 days of the close of
submissions meaning it will be
no later than September 2.
Siana Fitzjohn, a member of
the climate group Extinction
Rebellion, who is against the
expansion, said the high number
of submissions is encouraging.
“It is awesome because it
shows that people are actively
wanting to participate in democracy
and have a say in
what happens to the land and
climate,” she said.
Ms Fitzjohn said it shows how
many people oppose the expansion
of the coal mine.
A fortnight ago, Selwyn Times
comedy night
reported that the number of
submissions was about 500.
ECan and the district council
received an application to
increase the opencast coal mine
earlier this year.
The site is currently 52ha, of
which 38ha is mined, and owner
Bathurst Coal is seeking retrospective
land use consent for
existing and future earthworks.
Production at the site is currently
95,000 tonnes of coal per
annum, which is sold for industrial
and commercial use.
Forest and Bird is one of the
organisations opposing the
expansion.
A spokeswoman said it was
concerned about the ecological
and environmental impacts.
“Our concerns are around
freshwater contamination in
the already stressed Selwyn
Waikirikiri catchment, and the
loss of native species and habitat,
especially wetlands.
“We are not surprised at the
number of submissions. We
have had concerns about the
expansion of Bathurst’s Malvern
Hills coal mine for some time,’’
she said.
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T Lane. Police are investigating
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and Friday have been marked
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District Plan
review may
cost less
than expected
• By Devon Bolger
THE REVIEW of the District
Plan may no longer go $400,000
over budget.
The plan is essentially the
district’s rule book on how land
can be used and developed.
Said a district council report:
“In order to deliver the proposed
plan for public notification in
mid-late 2020, a projected budget
exceedance of approximately
$400,000 was expected for the
financial year 2019/20.
“This could possibly be less
and maybe more in the order of
$200,000,” it said.
The budget for the project
for the 2019/20 financial year is
$840,000 and $823,269 has been
spent as at April 30.
In the report, it said the increase
in cost is due to additional
workstreams being undertaken.
“These were not anticipated
to be completed as part of the
review but were directed to be
undertaken by the District Plan
committee. This has resulted in
additional cost than what was
originally planned for, in the order
of $80-100k for this 2019/20
financial year alone.”
More flood work under way
• By Devon Bolger
UPGRADES TO a major
Hororata drain to help with
flood protection are under way.
Work on improvements to
the Hawkins Rd drain has
begun with new culverts being
installed to allow for an increase
in capacity of the drain.
An initial assessment has also
been completed regarding the
suitability of using old gravel pits
as a location to channel excess
stormwater.
Robby Wilson who lives in
Hororata says his property on
Downs Rd floods severely.
He said the Hawkins Rd
drain project is like placing an
ambulance at the bottom of a
cliff.
“THey should be looking at
how to stop the water from
getting into the township rather
than dealing with it once it’s
here.”
Mr Wilson says he and other
residents plan on meeting with
district councillors to discuss
what can be done.
More than $400,000 of flood
protection works are planned for
Hororata this year.
THere have been a number of
notable flooding events in the
township in recent years, two in
2018 and two last year.
THe town’s average annual
rainfall is about 790mm/year
and flooding generally occurs
during prolonged rain events
over multiple days.
THe proposed work
plan includes a number of
•HAVE YOUR SAY: Are you happy with the work
planned for flood protection in Hororata? Email your
views to devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi
UPGRADE: Work
to protect flooding
at properties in
Hororata, such as
this one on Downs
Rd, is progressing
with Hawkins Rd
drain improvements.
projects aimed at reducing
flooding.
Happy Jacks Creek is to be
cleared and floodgates are
expected to be installed.
A water level monitor will be
installed at the roundabout on
Bealey Rd and options are being
discussed for a permanent onsite
pump.
THe drain on Bealey Rd will
be reinstated to allow for an
alternative discharge point for
floodwater at the roundabout.
THe work will begin after the
diversion drain is complete.
Extensive willow clearing is
planned for Cordy’s Stream and
the Hororata River as well as
gravel removal to improve flood
flows.
Resource consent is needed
for the project and the district
council is continuing to work
with Environment Canterbury to
scope the work required.
Over the last financial year,
a number of projects have
been completed to improve the
stormwater system in Hororata.
Drains have been cleaned on
a number of channels and are
now included in annual routine
maintenance.
A manhole has been installed
at the roundabout in the
township to allow for easy access
to pump water when the flap gate
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Retirement village takes shape
• By Devon Bolger
WORK ON a new retirement village
in Prebbleton is progressing with
construction starting on its community
centre.
The large development, near Stationmasters
Way, has also been given its
official name which is the Bupa Ashford
Retirement Village and Care Home.
Head of property development Jamie
Gibson said: “We’re currently working
with our contractors to assess the impact
of Covid-19 but
early indications
suggest stage one,
comprising of 23
villas, will be ready
for sale by January
next year,” he said.
The retirement
village will have
101 villas, a 56-bed
Jamie Gibson
care home and 16
serviced apartments.
“It’s been a fantastic feeling to begin
construction again on a development
that has had a lot of interest around it
already.
“We’re looking forward to providing
quality living and care to residents from
the Prebbleton community.”
The development is the second retirement
village planned for Prebbleton with
Summerset also planning one at the old
Meadow Mushrooms site.
Data from the 2018 census shows the
UPDATE: Work on the Bupa Ashford Retirement Village and Care Home in
Prebbleton is progressing with the construction of the community centre
starting.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
number of people in the district who are
over 65-years-old increased by 36.2 per
cent since 2013.
The figures show 6975 residents are in
the age group which makes up 11.3 per
cent of the population.
The total population of the Prebbleton
township increased by 62.8 per cent between
2013 and 2018 to 4515 residents.
The retirement villages are not the
only new developments in Prebbleton.
The Fresh Choice supermarket on the
corner of Tosswill Rd and Central Ave is
expected to open soon.
Woolworths New Zealand Ltd and
Prebbleton Properties Ltd are behind the
project,
The supermarket will be 1300m2
and will open 7am-10pm, seven days a
week.
Resource consent for
another complex to
be lodged this year
• By Devon Bolger
RESOURCE CONSENT for the Summerset
retirement village planned for Prebbleton is
expected to be lodged later this year.
Said Summerset general manager development
Aaron Smail: “Over the last six
months, since settling the purchase of the
Springs Rd land in December last year, we
have been in discussions with the district
council and gathering information to inform
the village design,” he said.
Mr Smail said for construction they typically
employ local sub-contractors under the
management of Summerset’s construction
site managers, quality assurance advisors
and site co-ordinators.
A start date for construction won’t be
known until closer to the time of all consents
being granted.
“The construction of a village of this size
usually creates around 350 jobs and once
the village is operational it would employ
between 30 to 50 full-time equivalent staff
across a number of roles including management
roles, nurses, caregivers, property
maintenance, and housekeeping,” he said.
Summerset Prebbleton will be home
to around 370 people, living in villas,
townhouses and an aged care centre incorporating
a memory care centre specially for
people living with dementia.
It will also include amenities such as a
bowling green, movie theatre, café and
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Tina Bond
Unearthing the secrets of Springston’s
Tina Bond is the
co-ordinator of the
Springston Secret
Garden that provides
food and knowledge
to the community. She
speaks to Devon Bolger
about her passion for
gardening and love of
the township
How did you get started with
the Springston Secret Garden?
I have a son who is in year 8
this year at Springston School.
He was in year 7 when we moved
here. The school has a lot to do
with the garden, they have their
garden club over there. Anyway,
my son found out about it at
school and then told us about
it. We went along to a working
bee one weekend and then Sue,
who used to take care of those
things, asked if I wanted to go
along to a committee meeting.
I just got more and more jobs
until I ended up becoming the
co-ordinator. I am a stay-athome
mum anyway so I have a
lot more time on my hands than
most people.
What is the purpose of the
garden?
The main purpose for us is to
teach and to help the community
Bring a
jacket-
GROW: Tina Bond and her son Will at the Springston Secret Garden that she helps will provide
food and a place for the community to learn.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
to learn how to have their own
garden. It also provides a space
for families that don’t have room
for their own garden at home to
be able to grow food. People can
come along and do a little bit of
work and take home whatever
they want. We also provide seeds
and seedlings and what-not for
people to be able to grow their
own. We of course also do a lot
with Springston School, we have
the garden club and a few other
clubs and competitions as well.
They have their own little section
of the garden so we do a lot to
teach them.
How can people get involved?
We encourage people to come
along whenever they can. We
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have a few different people that
don’t like to use the weekends,
so they don’t tend to come to the
working bees which are typically
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lets the kids have a runaround, it
is not just a set thing. We really
rely on the locals help out.
Why do you think it is
important to have a community
garden?
I think it is, especially with all
of the Covid-19 stuff going on.
When people were restricted
and had to stay at home it was
really amazing for us and our
volunteers to be able to provide
for their families. A lot of people
were really struggling to get to
the supermarket or get fresh
fruit and vegetables delivered,
I like that the garden teaches
kids and their families to be able
to provide for later. I got all of
that from my grandparents and
parents when I was little so it
is nice to be able to have a safe
environment for people to learn.
Have there been any
stand-out moments during
your time with the garden?
It would have to be working
with the school kids, they are
amazing. When they come in
they run and are so excited and
happy to be there. Everyone is
just really keen to look and learn.
It is really amazing to see how
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How are the garden and
supplies funded?
We did a pollination party
last year which was during
the bee awareness month. We
managed to raise enough funds
there to buy all of the tools and
equipment and seedlings that we
needed for the season so now we
are doing the autumn fundraiser.
We are doing a raffle as well as a
pruning demonstration so that
has to make enough to get us
through the next two seasons.
Last year, we got a $1000 funding
grant from the Selwyn District
Council which was amazing. A
lot of the people who support
the garden will supply seeds or
excess plants. We do really rely
on donations and community
support. We have had some really
great donations from different
local businesses. Last year Mitre
10 gave us 40 pairs of kids gloves.
Usually, we had about 10 pairs
and they would have to have one
glove each. It was like Christmas
for the kids.
How long have you been living
in Springston?
We live really close to the
garden which is very handy. We
moved here from Hokitika for
my husband’s job about a year
ago. The property we are renting
here is a really big and beautiful
property but there is no food
garden here, it is all ornamental.
The boys have always been able
to go outside and graze and just
find whatever they want to eat so
it has been a change for us. The
secret garden helps to ease my
addiction though.
What do you like about living
in the township?
I really love that it is a small
town. During Covid-19, it was
amazing to have so much space
to ourselves and It is really nice
and peaceful in general. It is just
tranquil.
What is your favourite plant
to grow?
I love Kale even though
everyone thinks its gross. I have
decked out the garden in kale
because we have it in everything.
Silverbeet is a favourite as well
because it just grows everywhere
and anywhere and will just keep
going and going.
Could you tell me about your
family?
I am married, my husband
works in property development.
We have two boys, a 12-year-old
who is at Springston School and a
two-year-old.
•To get involved with
the Springston Secret
Garden phone Tina on
021 0738 092 or email
springstonsecretgarden@
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Call to complete walkway
• By Devon Bolger
THE Whitecliffs community is
pushing to have the completion
of the walkway to Glentunnel
brought forward.
The Whitecliffs Township
committee wrote a joint submission
on the Annual Plan to ask
that the project be finished by
the end of the next financial year.
Chairwoman Sue Wragg said
the community has already
been working on a section of the
cycleway themselves.
“When the district council
said we couldn’t have the walkway
until 2032 a couple of us got
THE DOWN By The Liffey
Gallery is opening again this
weekend with a new exhibition.
Titled Unlocked, the exhibition
is a group show featuring
work from all of the artists
booked for the rest of the year
who have had their exhibitions
disrupted by the Covid-19
pandemic.
Over a dozen painters, potters
and sculptors will be showing
two or three pieces each
in this eclectic and colourful
exhibition, administrator Mike
Glover said.
“It has only been a matter
our heads together and thought
we can do this.
“At the moment that section
is almost complete to the old
railway bridge,’ she said.
Mrs Wragg said the committee
is now asking the district
council to bring forward the
completion of the remaining
sections of the cycleway.
The committee is still accepting
donations for the part of the
cycleway they have undertaken
to cover materials and engineering
work.
•If you would like to donate
or get involved phone Sue
Wragg on 318 2636.
Gallery open this weekend
of time before we opened
again with the rules for social
distancing and contact tracing
now making it safer and more
feasible for our mostly elderly
volunteers to be there interacting
with the public,” he said.
Mr Glover said a few of the
volunteers have decided to wait
a bit longer before being in the
gallery again.
This means the opening hours
have been adjusted to Saturday
and Sunday 10am-4pm.
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Bridget’s dedication earns award
• By Bea Gooding
COMPLETING MORE than
250 hours of community service
was expected to take about five
years, but Prebbleton resident
Bridget Maw achieved just that
in a matter of weeks.
Because of her dedication, the
year 12 Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
student recently received a silver
Student Volunteer Army award
once she reached the milestone.
“I was super excited, and it was
such a great feeling knowing I
was using my time to help other
people in some way,” she said.
The Covid-19 pandemic originally
put her volunteering efforts
to a halt.
Prior to the lockdown, she had
done about 20 hours of service;
face painting at the children’s
day event in New Brighton and
watering native trees
at Drayton Park, Mt Pleasant.
She did not let the limitations
of lockdown get her down and
instead used the time to gather
materials around the house to
knit a blanket which was later
donated to the Red Cross.
“The idea came about when
someone from the boarding
house at school suggested
knitting squares to be stitched
together later as a blanket.
“But after I knitted the first few
squares, I decided to keep going
and ended up making a whole
blanket myself.
“I was knitting 10 hours a day
over three weeks and towards
the end of lockdown I was doing
about 11 hours.”
When Bridget was not volunteering,
she focused her energy
on academics as she was undertaking
triple science at school.
Beyond high school, she
wanted to study vet science,
engineering or health sciences
and planned to continue her
charitable efforts moving
forward.
Nurse Maude was an organisation
she held close to her heart
and she hoped to support them
more in the future.
“When I was nine-years-old,
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resident Bridget
Maw knitted a
blanket over
three weeks
during lockdown
that was donated
to the Red Cross.
my dad died of cancer and he
received hospice care there and
they gave my family so much
support,” Bridget said.
It was because of this that
sparked her passion for volunteering
at various organisations,
knowing the impact it can have
when someone took the time out
of their day to help.
She encouraged young people,
now more than ever, to get
involved with a cause or charity
they were willing to back.
Said Bridget: “It’s such a good
feeling to see the impact you’re
having on the community,
whether it’s creating something
or volunteering your time.
“You never know when
you’re the one who will need
help, especially now during the
Covid-19 pandemic.”
Converted city girl comes full circle
• By David Hill
THE LAST thing Tai Tapu
resident Lucy McPherson expected
when she left school was to be
working in the arable sector.
The Foundation for Arable
Research communications and
events co-ordinator was brought
up on a sheep and cropping farm
near Leeston.
‘‘I had big plans of doing architecture
and interior design at
school, but I made a last-minute
decision to do law and commerce
at Victoria University, as
I thought law might have better
job prospects than architecture.”
But after one year, Ms McPherson
realised law was not for her,
so she switched to a communications
degree at Massey
University’s Wellington
campus.
‘‘I was very much a
converted city girl, but
Wellington just didn’t
do it for me, and I just
couldn’t picture myself
working for a big law
firm in Auckland. For
some reason I hadn’t
thought of that before I
got to university.”
Her rural background meant
she had no difficulty finding
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the Massey University structure
allowed her to complete
her final year
studying from home,
back in Canterbury.
‘‘I realised that
while I was in a
processing job, there
were opportunities
for marketing and
communication jobs
in the rural sector,
and you didn’t necessarily
have to work in the city.”
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career after she graduated, Ms
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While overseas, a job came up
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petitioned to have an agriculture
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at school flopped because there
wasn’t support from the hierarchy
because they didn’t see it as something
that fit with their culture.
‘‘So we all went off to study
subjects like law or commerce,
because that was what you did.
But most of us have ended in
agriculture or food sector jobs.”
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Your Local Views
John Leslie responds to the
Selwyn Times article on the
expansion of the Bathurst
coal mine in the Malvern
Hills
I support the mine. It supports
employment for locals, these
earnings are spent locally. If the
coal is not produced here it will
be produced on the West Coast/
Southland/overseas, this will
contribute to higher running
costs for buyers, more transport
harming the environment.
Unfortunately, the dairy factories,
schools and hospitals that
use coal are not able to change
to another source at the flick of
the switch, perhaps the objectors
should allow more hydro lakes/
storage to be constructed.
If the coal doesn’t come from
New Zealand it will be imported.
This will not help New Zealand
in the current crisis, if anything
more coal should be mined and
more exported. This would increase
Government tax take and
help pay off the country’s debt,
provide more employment.
David Fletcher responds
to the revised plans for
the proposed Countdown
supermarket in Lincoln
The district council is conspicuous
by its lack of district
and community development
planning.
The door is open for developers
to drive the development of
Lincoln in whatever direction
best suits their needs.
Sadly, we are losing productive
land to residential and
commercial development that
future generations may well
regret given the forecast demand
for food.
The very least the district
council must do is hold the developer
to account regarding this
development.
The downstream effects of this
development will only become
apparent over time and by then
it will be ratepayers footing
the costs of infrastructure and
accelerated maintenance costs.
If the artist’s impression is at
all representative of this development,
it will be an eyesore.
A bog-standard Woolworths
design.
The community deserves better
than a ‘function over form’
design.
Realistically the community
has very little say in what
happens and unfortunately,
our district council lacks the
community connection to
represent us.
Big money wins again.
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Working bee helps restore Lincoln reserve
• By Devon Bolger
VOLUNTEERS CAME together
at Lincoln’s Mahoe Reserve on
Sunday in a bid to restore the
area.
Lincoln Envirotown Trust
member Sue Jarvis said about 15
people turned out for the planting
day.
“It went really well. We had
the usual people plus some new
people and some children.
“Lots of hard-workers got lots
of weeding done, which is a big
issue because of weed spread
from other places but also because
the reserve was an illegal
rubbish dump for many years
and people dumped their garden
waste,” she said.
The Mahoe Reserve project
was started in 2002 by Ms Jarvis
and year 9 students at Lincoln
High School.
“Planting began in 2003 and
has continued annually by
students, staff, and Lincoln community
members.
“The aim is to restore to the
native woodland that was originally
in the Lincoln area.”
The project is now overseen by
the Mahoe management committee
which consists of community
members and is supported
by volunteers and the district
council.
Included in the group are
chairwoman Sue Jarvis, Sue Allan,
Ralph Scott, Andrew Hammond,
Randi Hutchinson, Mike
Bowie and Lindsay Barker.
Ms Jarvis said they will continue
to work on the restoration of
Mahoe Reserve and have planting
days planned for the future.
The Lincoln Envirotown Trust
is a charitable trust dedicated
to fostering sustainable
communities in the district.
The group’s aim is to educate,
support, research and promote
sustainability, by working
with the community and
in partnership with other
organisations.
•The next planting day will
be held on Sunday, July 5,
starting at 2pm. Contact Sue
Jarvis on sue.jarvis@orcon.
net.nz to get involved.
DEDICATED: Lincoln resident Ralph Scott was one of
several people, including children, at the working bee. He is a
long-term member of the Mahoe management committee.
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(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
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Sap-sucking psyllid
damages leaves
HAVE YOU ever parked
your car under a tree only
to find it later covered with
sticky droplets?
Chances are there are
insects feeding on the tree
and excreting honeydew
onto your car.
One group of insects
that commonly excrete
honeydew are psyllids or
jumping plant louse; sapsucking
insects that can
live in large numbers of
host plants.
A New Zealand native
species that lives exclusively
on Pittosporum species is
the Pittosporum psyllid
Trioza vitreoradiata.
This psyllid species
has inadvertently been
introduced to England,
Ireland and France.
Adults are winged,
yellow-green to black in
colour and 3-4mm long.
Although resembling
aphids, the psyllids lack
the rear end ‘twin exhaust
pipe-like’ appendages
called cornicles and don’t
form colonies like aphids.
Overwintering adult
females lay on average 190
eggs on the underside of
new leaves in spring.
The tapered eggs are
attached to the leaf on a
short stalk, are pale cream
and develop to pale orange
colour before hatching 14
days after oviposition.
Nymphs are flat ovalshaped,
scale-like insects
and orange-brown in
colour.
The sap-sucking by
the Pittosporum psyllid
stimulate the plant to
make characteristic leaf
bumps or blisters.
The psyllids have
mouthparts called stylets
consisting of two tubes
that are inserted into the
leaves. Saliva is injected
through one of the tubes
into the leaf while the
second tube sucks the
plant juices into the insect.
Excess water, sugar and
white wax is excreted as
honeydew by the psyllids,
which can make a mess of
leaves and other surfaces
below.
The honeydew is often
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giving a dirty black
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lacewing and parasitoid
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Opportunities on offer
for Selwyn youth
The Selwyn Youth Council is on the lookout for great ideas to support young people in the district.
Applications are open for the Selwyn Youth Project Fund, run by the Youth Council to support groups
and individuals with events or activities that support the wellbeing of youth in Selwyn.
Youth Council Chair Liv Duder says the fund offers opportunities young people might not
otherwise get, and was an important part of the Youth Council’s role in being there to support all
young people in Selwyn.
Funds last year supported a day for Māori youth in district along with mental health and
wellbeing initiatives.
“I look forward to seeing the applications every year and hearing what people are passionate
about,” says Liv. “We’re here to support youth and make this a more enjoyable place to hang out
and live outside of school. It’s cool to see what people want to do and how we can help them
achieve it.”
Seeing the range of things that were put forward for funding also helped the Youth Council get an
idea of needs in the district and opportunities where they could support young people, she says.
It also helps tackle some serious issues close to the Youth Council’s heart she says. That included
the grant they were able to give last year to The Parenting Place charity’s Attitude team to run
life-skills and mental health presentations at Darfield High School, Ellesmere College, and Lincoln
High School, reaching 2300 students.
“The talk we helped to fund was about mental health and we wanted to make sure that youth
were able to participate because it was a massive issue at the time, and still is. The Attitude team
interact really well with young people and give the topics a lighter feel while still discussing the
more serious issues.”
There is up to $5,000 in funds available, so if you have a cool idea or a plan in place (big or small) to
deliver something great for the community, the Selwyn Youth Council are keen to hear from you.
For criteria and to apply visit selwyn.govt.nz/community/youth-council or email youth.council@
selwyn.govt.nz if you have any questions.
Aquatic Centre pools re-open this week
The Selwyn Aquatic Centre will have all its pools re-opened this week following maintenance work.
The leisure pool, learn to swim and hydrotherapy pools were all closed to allow maintenance work to
take place during Alert Level 3 and with the reduced numbers at the pool under Level 2.
The work was planned as part of the aquatic centre expansion project and doing under Alert Level 3
conditions meant a planned shutdown of the pools later in the year won’t be required.
The learn to swim and hydrotherapy pools have already reopened, along with lane swimming and on
Monday the centre was able to begin refilling the leisure pool. Refilling, heating and ensuring the pool
is ready for use takes a few days, but the pool should be open to the public again today (Wednesday
10 June).
Restrictions on the number of people allowed at the
Aquatic Centre remain while Level 2 is in place, but may
change with changing guidelines from the Ministry of
Health. Keep an eye on the Council website or our new
COVID-19 updates app, which you can find and download
to your smartphone or tablet at covid-19.selwyn.govt.nz.
Work is also continuing on Te Ara Ātea and the Rolleston
Town Centre infrastructure project, following the reopening
of Tennyson Street from Rolleston Drive to Markham Way.
The framing for Te Ara Ātea has begun, with the framing
for the left hand side of the building largely complete.
Work is continuing to install the roof frame and put up the
external walls at the Foster Park Indoor Courts and on the
foundations for the Health Hub.
Selwyn Open – A slice of France
in West Melton
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 Jean-Francois Martinez from Les Délices
Bakery and Patisserie in West Melton.
For over three years Jean-Francois and Kara Martinez have been
serving up a slice of France in West Melton.
It was baking that brought together Jean-Francois, from Brittany in
north-west France, and Kara, from the Chatham Islands.
The couple met while working at a French bakery in Ireland, Jean-
Francois says.
“I followed her back home and it’s been 17 years. I love New
Zealand. It’s awesome. I love the lifestyle and the people.”
Baking has remained at the heart of their relationship after they
settled in Templeton. After a decade of visiting West Melton to sell
their bread at the markets, the couple were excited a few years ago
to seize the chance of setting up their own bakery in the township.
Jean-Francois, a trained bread baker, creates the bakery's artisan
breads and Kara creates the patisseries, Danish pastries and other
sweet treats Les Délices serves up.
Jean-Francois has added some typical Kiwi fare to his baking,
getting into making Kiwi pies – though he refuses to follow the Kiwi
style of using margarine and proudly sticks to his French training of
only ever using butter in his pastry.
Community is the heart of the bakery, Jean-Francois says and they
source as many of their ingredients as possible locally.
“The flour we use is grown and milled in Canterbury and we only
use spray-free flour. We use milk sourced here in Selwyn and freerange
eggs from West Melton.”
In return, he says West Melton has been good to them.
“We have had such awesome support, especially during COVID-19.
In level four we did home deliveries of bread and pastries and
people really got behind us. We are really proud of how our team
has adapted to the restrictions with each level.
We do quite a bit of sponsorship of schools and sports teams, it’s
a good way to give back. People support us and we like to support
local charities where we can”.
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.
Leeston Road and Old Bridge Road intersection is being upgraded.
Traffic management is in place.
From Monday 15 June Trents Road will be closed heading south
east away from Springs Road while upgrades are made to the
sewer system.
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Notices
SPORT NEW ZEALAND
RURAL TRAVEL FUND
Sport New Zealand Rural Travel
Funding is available for Selwyn
sport teams who need to travel
to local competition games and
are comprised of members aged
5-19 years (school competitions
in school time are not eligible).
This funding round is for
winter sports only. For further
information and application
forms go to selwyn.govt.nz/
services/funding/sport-nz-ruraltravel-fund
or contact Stuart
Westoby, 03 3472708, stuart.
westoby@selwyn.govt.nz
Applications for this funding
round close Friday 26 June 2020
FOSTER PARK TUBE
SLIDE CLOSED
The tube slide at Foster Park
has been closed while an
engineering assessment is
carried out. This is after further
cracking was discovered in the
slide last week, which meant
the slide was unsafe to use.
The Council will be considering
options for the slide following
the engineering inspection.
ALCOHOL NOTICES
Cossars Wedding and Functions
Limited has applied for the
renewal of an on licence.
Objections are open until 23
June. For more information go to
selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.
KidsFest Tickets on sale now
Bookings are open for events at this year’s KidsFest.
KidsFest will run from Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 July. This year’s
festival will feature over 30 events run at Selwyn Libraries, Selwyn
Aquatic Centre and across the district, 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.
Bookings are available at selwyn.govt.nz/kidsfest
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*
Draft Annual Plan Deliberations
Thu 11 June 9.30am
Rolleston Council offices*
Fri 12 June (if required)
Rolleston Council offices*
Malvern Community Board
Mon 22 June 4pm
Darfield Library
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Coalgate Township Committee
Tue 23 June 7.30pm
Coalgate Fire Station
Darfield Township Committee
Thu 18 June 7.30pm
Darfield Library
Dunsandel Community
Committee
Mon 15 June 7.30pm
Dunsandel Community Centre
Glentunnel Township Committee
Mon 29 June 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
Kirwee Community Committee
Mon 15 June 7.30pm
Kirwee Community Hall
Little Rakaia Huts
Advisory Committee
* These meetings will also be livestreamed via the Council website and YouTube channel.
Tue 16 June 7pm
Community Rooms, Rakaia Huts
Camping Ground
Prebbleton Reserve
Management Committee
Mon 15 June 7.30pm
Prebbleton Cottage
Rolleston Residents Assn
Mon 22 June 7pm
Rolleston Community Centre
Sheffield-Waddington
Community Committee
Thu 18 June 7.30pm
Sheffield Community Hall
Springston Committees —
Community, Hall and Reserve
Wed 17 June 7.30pm
Errol Tweedy Pavilion,
Springston Reserve
West Melton Reserve
Board Committee
Mon 15 June 7.30pm
West Melton Community Centre
West Melton Residents’
Association
Wed 17 June 7.30pm
West Melton Community Centre
Children staying active on their way to school
Schools, parents and children around the district have been taking up the active transport challenge,
despite disruptions to this year’s Active Autumn from COVID-19.
The annual campaign run by the Council’s Road Safety Team, was due to run in May encouraging
children to get walking, scooting or biking to school. Despite the campaign not being able to go ahead
as planned, Council Road Safety Coordinator Steph Hautler says it’s been awesome to see so many
Selwyn learners using Active Transport to get back into their school routine after lock down.
“The benefits of Active Transport are huge for all of us both mentally and physically, which many of us
have recently had time to discover over the lockdown period. Studies have also shown that physical
activity before school not only boosts mental health but helps children concentrate for longer. Getting
out walking, scooting or biking with your child reduces congestion, saves you money and increases
your child’s road safety awareness.”
Parents are also encouraged to take part, by getting
active and by talking with childen about road safety,
she says.
“Talk your child through the process of crossing the
road and how to wait for a safe gap between cars
before crossing.”
Drivers are also encouraged to take extra care behind
the wheel. With winter setting in and less hours of
daylight it’s important for drivers to keep an eye out for
children before and after school, especially with poor
visibility in fog or sunstrike from low winter sun.
School travel safety tips:
· Be bright be seen, ask your school for a safety vest.
· Tackle the routes together talking about sneaky
driveways and blind corners.
· Get out and active together to reduce the chaos at the
school gate.
· Wear your helmets, this goes for caregivers too, young
people are watching you!
Road safety resources for parents and children are
available from Selwyn District Council by emailing
stephanie.hautler@selwyn.govt.nz or phoning 347 2705.
It’s getting darker in the
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Tickets available now
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Consent inspections go virtual
When the COVID-19 restrictions made going on-site difficult and led
to a mounting load of inspections, the Council’s inspections team
needed to think differently and went virtual.
With on-site inspections that had been booked unable to be
carried out under Level 4 and restrictions coming in under Level
3 the Council set up a virtual inspection option for drainage, solid
fuel heaters and interior dwelling alterations, as well as some
other inspections on a case by case basis, Council Building Team
Operations Leader Jenny Lilley says.
The virtual inspections were carried out via a video call on a mobile
phone or over Zoom with the inspector directing on what they
needed to see. The Council also provided a guide on the paperwork
required by the person applying for the consent which is available
on the Council website.
Having the digital inspections saved time for everyone, allowed staff
who couldn’t do onsite inspections at Level 3 to be involved and
keep working and proved popular with applicants, she says. In total
the team completed over 80 virtual inspections. The majority of the
virtual inspections were carried out during Level 3.
The Council’s AlphaOne Builders App is back on and the team
is now operating largely as they had before lockdown, Mrs Lilley
says. However, the experiment with virtual inspections had been a
good one.
“We’re going to keep them open as an an option – they’re a useful
tool to have.”
The team has been extremely busy since the lockdown ended,
regularly at full capacity and completing over 100 inspections in a
day last week, she says.
Follow all the latest
updates to Council services
and facilities on our new
Selwyn Updates app.
Get easy access to the latest information
and to stay up to date with future
changes and initiatives by downloading
the app at covid-19.selwyn.govt.nz
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Ph 347 2876
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Lincoln comedy festival back in action
• By Devon Bolger
AWARD-WINNING Irish
comedian Alan McElroy will
return to this year’s comedy
festival in Lincoln.
It is the fifth year of the Live in
Lincoln event, which will be held
on Saturday, October 17, with last
year’s MC McElroy performing his
own set.
Comedian
Ben Hurley,
who is best
known for his
work on TV3’s
topical comedy
panel show 7
Days, will take
David Parlane over MC duties
this year.
Musical duo Fan Brigade and
comedian magician Jarred Fell
will also perform.
Festival organiser David
Parlane said it has been a huge
relief to confirm the show is still
going ahead.
“The industry has done it
tough, we were one of the first
ones to go, events were being
cancelled left right and centre.
“It is a big relief to be able to
go to the performers and staff to
say we have some work for you,’
he said.
Mr Parlane said it is great to be
celebrating the fifth anniversary
FUNNY: Ben Hurley (left) will MC this year’s Live in Lincoln event, which will also feature award-winning comedian Alan McElroy.
The Fan Brigade
of the festival.
“We are super proud to be
able to say five years on and
the comedy night is still on the
calendar of the Selwyn District
Jarred Fell
and Canterbury in general.
“We have had some fantastic
acts come through and a great
laugh has been had by all.”
He said this year’s event has a
little something for everyone.
“Ben Hurley has been with
us from the start and for him
to want to come back and
MC our anniversary is pretty
cool, to be able to have that kind
of calibre of comedian is great.
“Alan McElroy MC’d for us
last year and now he wants to do
his own set. Jarred has a brand
new show and the Fan Brigade is
just brilliant.”
We all deserve to have a bit
of a laugh and get ourselves
back into the new normal, Mr
Parlane said.
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Ransley takes out first ARG eSport Cup
PREBBLETON’S Jaden Ransley
has been awarded the ARG
eSport Cup after a thrilling two
hour touring car endurance race
at Mount Panorama, Bathurst.
Ransley and Supercars star
Andre Heimgartner finished
fourth in the race, edging
season-long leader Harley Haber
by just seven points after Haber
and team-mate Fawzan El-Nabi
had a night they’d rather forget.
After two hours of entertaining
racing, it was wildcard entrants
Josh Files and Cooper Webster
who emerged on top in a thrilling
finish, edging out the GRM entry
of Dylan O’Keeffe and team-mate
Jackson Souslin-Harlow.
The first leg of the race was
dominated by title rival protagonists
Haber and Ash Sutton,
while polesitter Dylan O’Keefe
and Files ran not far behind in
the top five.
A safety car around the midrace
mark shook up the order at
the front, leaving Brett Holdsworth
leading from Will Brown,
Souslin-Harlow, and Webster,
who had taken over from Files.
At the restart, Webster quickly
dispatched Souslin-Harlow, took
advantage of Brown’s troubles
to move up to second, and then
passed Holdsworth to assume
the lead.
The order at the front remained
the same until a second
safety car was deployed later in
the race, setting up a 18min dash
SUCCESS: Jaden Ransley has triumphed over the likes of Scott
McLaughlin and Shane van Gisbergen in the ARG eSport Cup.
PHOTO: RANSLEY FAMILY
to the flag.
Webster and Souslin-Harlow
traded positions multiple times
as they checked out from the rest
of the field.
At Hell Corner on the final lap,
Webster made a successful lunge
on Souslin-Harlow and immediately
built a buffer, doing just
enough to secure victory.
Souslin-Harlow finished
0.88sec behind, while Scott
McLaughlin, paired with Ben
McMellan, pulled off a last-lap
move on Supercars rival Heimgartner
to steal the final spot on
the podium.
Fourth place, however, was
enough for Heimgartner’s teammate
Ransley to wrap up the
ARG eSport title on a day his
title rivals Haber and Sutton
faltered.
Haber was hit with a drive
through penalty early on in the
race and his team-mate El-Nabi
was unlucky when Michael Clemente
spun in front of him at
Skyline Corner. El-Nabi made a
dangerous move tryng to get back
into the race, causing more carnage
and sealing Haber’s title fate.
Sutton led the race early on but
was shuffled down the order at
the first pitstop, and his teammate
Jake Blackhall was later
punted off the track. The two
eventually retired from the race.
Meanwhile, Aaron Seton and
Ed Williams finished fifth ahead
of Thomas Randle and Lochie
Hughes, while real-life Supercars
enduro team-mates Shane van
Gisbergen and Garth Tander
were classified seventh after running
as high as third in the final
safety car period.
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2 Harley Haber 584
3 Dylan O’Keeffe 546
4 Jordan Cox 494
5 Ash Sutton 487
6 Nathan Herne 455
7 James Golding 450
8 Garth Tander 427
9 Aaron Seton 355
10 Tim Brook 352
11 John Martin 334
12 Ben Bargwanna 333
13 Ben McMellan 333
14 Aaron Cameron 321
15 Thomas Randle 321
16 Jonathan Beikoff 287
17 Nic Carroll 282
18 George Miedecke 266
19 Braydan Willmington 261
20 Chelsea Angelo 252
21 Brett Holdsworth 251
22 Jay Hanson 233
23 Michael Clemente 231
24 Tim Mcreynolds 228
25 Cody Burcher 212
26 Declan Fraser 207
27 Tom Alexander 187
28 Nathan Morcom 182
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Wine
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Isolation heightens focus
• By Mark Henderson
LIKE MANY OF you, I took part in
a number of Zoom meetings during
lockdown, including wine tastings.
The latter involved far more intellectual
rigour than I had imagined — using one’s
senses to explain a wine to others (who
do not have the wine in front of them) is
surprisingly difficult, yet heightens the
focus on the wine in your glass.
For whatever reason, I haven’t tackled
many reds in this column recently, so
it seemed appropriate to explore a few
Central Otago pinot noirs.
2018 Carrick
Billet Doux
Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Price: $36
Rating:
Excellent to
outstanding
Fascinating
nose, humus, a wild and feral quality; delicious
purity of fruit.
Silky and textural entry with a little
prickle on the tongue, showcasing loganberry,
plum and wood smoke with nice
chewiness from the tannins.
Time adds dark chocolate and charcuterie
to the brightness and vivacity, while the
tannins are very fine.
Rather delicious. No sulphur
added.
www.carrick.co.nz
017 Judge
Rock
Alexandra
Pinot Noir
Price: $45
Rating: Very
good
A little shy at
first, building a
quietly alluring perfume.
There’s richness yet a sense of coolness
as well, the fruit mingling with earth and
wild herb notes; a touch of tea leaf/pencil
lead too.
A juiciness to the palate with a tangy
element framing the finish as the tannic
structure quietly builds. Time in bottle
should meld this together nicely.
www.judgerock.co.nz
2017 Maori
Point Gold
Digger
Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Price: $29.95
Rating: Very
good to excellent
Smoke, a little funky wildness, wild herbs
and red fruits in support.
Red fruits and raspberry lead the palate,
with hints of Christmas fruit mix and oak
notes.
There’s fruit sweetness her, the tannins
nicely melded into the wine and a fresh lift
on the spicy close. In the slot and drinking
nicely now. Well priced.
www.maoripoint.co.nz
2019
Hawkshead
Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Price: $45
Rating: Very
good to excellent
Dusty, smoke,
dried herbs,
fragrance building with light cherry tones;
a toffee note with aeration.
Youthfully crunchy and juicy, highlighting
cherry and blackberry, along with a
little herbal backdrop, moving to spice on
the close. Good flavour intensity and while
this shows its youthful brashness, there is
drinkability too.
www.hawksheadwine.com
2018 Misha’s
Vineyard
Cantata
Central
Otago Pinot
Noir
Price: $30
Rating:
Excellent
A deeper, darker register to the nose,
raspberry, dark berries, wood smoke, oak
nuances; quite engaging.
The palate brings out its youthful side,
raspberry and oak spices joined by a lavender-like
wild herb influence with bright
acidity and growing, chewy tannins closing
on a smoky note. Youthful puppy fat here,
but a lot of ingredient for the price.
www.mishasvineyard.com
2018 Burn
Cottage
Moonlight
Race Central
Otago Pinot
Noir
Price: $49.99
Rating:
Excellent to
outstanding
Fragrant and floral nose of mixed berries,
spice and perfumed oak.
Textural entry, berryfruit, wild herbs and
spices are framed by a delightfully lively
palate with fine-grained tannins in
support. Supple, nicely integrated already,
there’s lightness and airiness to this; depth
of flavour without weight, as cherry fruit
and stony minerality grows.
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• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
THE earthquake-damaged
former Sockburn Service Centre
could finally be demolished in
July – if the funding needed is
obtained.
port Agency
It comes as the
announced more
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
time was needed
to complete the
Community
$290m motorwayten
in its draft
Board has writ-
The original
submission to
scope of the
the city council’s
Readers respond
Chance to
would essentially be an alliance
Helpless to
Victorious
Delay in
Market day
project has been Mark Wilson
Annual Plan
Mike Mora
to supermarket
farewell Holden
of contractors who can take
extended include
stoked
making mall
goes green at 2019-2020,
stop property
captain the whole area bit by bit and
a third southbound lane on
requesting the city council addresses
the budget gap so the
rebranding
in style
systematically get the work
the Waimakariri River bridge and
flooding
with cup done,” she said during the
a clip-on win
exit safer
Cashmere HS
cycleway.
buildings can be removed as soon
campaign.
St Albans resident Mark Wilson
as possible.
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GIRL BOSS: Julia Holmes wants to be a geneticist after Page high school, 3 and feels the GirlBoss Advantage programme will Page help 10 said the community are “somewhat
thankful” for the delay.
her achieve her dreams.
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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
her achieve her dreams.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
pursue a specific project in the
“The community will be somewhat
thankful for a reprieve of the
• By Bea Gooding
for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated,
• By Bea Gooding
for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, be completed but it was likely the
east would have to be agreed
age has always been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science,
technology, engineering
age has always been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science,
technology, engineering requested.
demolition of the site would be
upon by council.
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Julia
effects of this motorway for six
in how things worked, often country to participate in the
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Julia in how things worked, often country to participate in the
South New Brighton School pupil Jacob McMillan enjoying the foam pit at Christchurch School of
City councillors are yet to pass
Holmes is on a mission to
months, but it’s still there. Until
taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme
next month, designed She was shocked to hear the
and maths.
Holmes is on a mission to taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme
next month, designed She was shocked to hear the Main South Rd, has been a source
and maths.
The former service centre, on
Gymnastics, which opened its doors to pupils while the school was closed due to fire damage.
on any guidance to staff around
make a difference in the world.
decisions are made to put our
them back together.
make a difference in the world. them back together.
•Story, more photos, page 5
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN this, she said.
The year 11 St Margaret’s
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think that we are just looking
it will be because most of the supermarkets
are providing online
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Christchurch city councillors to
continue, or should be paused
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Tasty Bites
Winter veggies some of the most indulgent
Seasonal winter
vegetables are arriving
in-store and dropping in
price. So here’s a couple
of recipes featuring two
hearty favourites - leeks
and yams
Kale, ricotta and leek
lasagne
4 servings
Ingredients
300g kale, woody stems removed
and leaves chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
3 leeks, trimmed (about 400g),
halved lengthways, washed and
chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
350g ricotta
150ml vegetable stock
4 tbsp fresh pesto
250g fresh lasagne, about 8
sheets
30g parmesan (or veggie alternative),
finely grated
Directions
Heat the oven to 200 deg C
(180 deg C fan). Drop the kale in
boiling salted water, bring back
to a simmer then cook for 5min.
Drain really well.
Heat the olive oil in a frying
pan and add the leeks with a good
pinch of salt. Cook for 8-10min
or until really soft.
Add the garlic to the leeks and
cook for 2min. Keep 4 tbsp of
the ricotta aside then stir the rest
into the leeks with the kale. Mix
everything well then add enough
vegetable stock to make it a little
saucy but not watery. Take off the
heat.
Put ¼ of the sauce in the
bottom of an oiled baking dish
approximately 18 x 25cm.
Top with 1 tbsp pesto then two
sheets of lasagne. Repeat three
times, ending with lasagne.
Mix the rest of the ricotta with
another splash of vegetable stock
and spread over the top layer.
Scatter over the parmesan and
bake for 20min until golden and
bubbling.
WINTER VEGGIES: (Left)
Kale, ricotta and leek lasagne.
(Above) Yam and brussels
sprout gratin.
Yam and brussels sprout
gratin
2 servings
Ingredients
200g brussels sprouts
200g yams
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic finely sliced
½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp vegetable stock or use
chicken
Salt & black pepper to taste
½ cup cream
¼ cup parmesan cheese to garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
Blanch the sprouts in boiling
water for 5min. Drain well and lay
them in a single layer with the yams
in an ovenproof dish or skillet.
Dot the butter over the top,
scatter the garlic and thyme and
pour over the stock. Season with
salt and black pepper.
Bake for 30-40min, until tender.
Remove from the oven and
switch it to grill mode, lifting the
rack closer to the grill.
Pour the cream over the
sprouts and yams, scatter over the
parmesan and grill for 10min.
Serve while hot.
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A relaxed farmers market, it focuses on
providing a laid-back, family-friendly and
pet- friendly atmosphere, rain or shine,
with live music setting the tone for the
duration of the market – 9.30am to 1pm.
Tables and chairs are provided for marketgoers
to sit down and catch up with friends.
There is a wide range of stalls offering a
tempting selection of products including
fresh meat from Darfield Village Meats,
fresh organic vegetables, fresh flowers,
fresh local honey and succulent salmon
from Salmon Heaven.
You will also find children’s knitted
clothing, toys, games, handmade cushion
covers, wheat bags, succulents, pot plants,
second-hand clothing, dog clothes and
accessories, a dog wash, a fundraising stall
for miniature show jumping, eco-friendly
products, and much more.
Market shopping can build up an
appetite, and to satisfy this this there is hot
coffee, hot big breakfasts, bacon-egg-hash
brown sandwiches, American hot dogs,
whitebait patties (seasonal), milkshakes and
homemade sweet treats.
Market @254 is a not-for-profit
enterprise. The majority of the stalls are run
by local people and adding to the variety`
there are some extra stalls that are there
every now and again.
On Saturday, June 20 Market@254 is
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Gardening
Don’t let that lockdown work disappear
NOW IT’S officially winter, don’t
abandon those lovely gardens that
enjoyed your attention during
lockdown.
Keep reaping the benefits of
your hard work through a few
monthly tasks.
This month’s jobs include pruning
of pip, stone fruit and roses,
harvesting of winter vegetables
and planting new strawberry
plants, shrubs and trees, as well as
general maintenance.
Vegetable patch
Continue planting seedlings
of vegetables that you want to
harvest in late winter/early spring.
Seeds of broad beans, onions,
peas, radish and spinach can still
be sown. Prepare the soil thoroughly
with the addition of fresh
compost before planting.
June is the month for dividing
old rhubarb plants and this
should be done every three to
four years. Plant new divisions
600mm apart. Rhubarb thrives
in a ‘rich’ soil ie fresh compost
enriched with blood and bone.
Winter flowering annuals
Winter flowering annuals
planted in autumn should be in in
full flower. They include alyssum,
calendulas, aurelia, nemesias,
pansies, poppies, primulas, snapdragons,
stock and sweet peas.
Dead head finished flowers to
encourage continuous blooming.
Pruning fruit trees
June is the main month for
pruning existing fruit trees
and purchasing new ones.
Garden centres have the most
comprehensive selection of new
season fruit trees now. When
pruning young pip and stone
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fruit trees, aim to create a strong
structure that will support the
weight of fruiting wood in future
years. With older, mature fruit
trees, remove inward growing
branches, reduce the height
of trees (for harvesting and
maintenance) and remove any
overgrown branches. Where there
are signs of damage or disease,
remove these branches.
Pruning berry fruit
All these berry fruit (raspberries,
boysenberries, loganberries,
gooseberries) are very vigorous
growers requiring the removal of
all old growth and some of the
same seasons canes where they
are not required. Tie new canes to
the existing wires or framework.
Be careful to remove any diseased
plant material.
Rose pruning commences
Apart from the odd late flowering
rose such as iceberg, most roses
have now shed their leaves and
can be pruned. Remove all dead
or diseased wood, remember
most rose bushes, even though
quite healthy, will have some dead
wood.
Prune to outward facing buds
and remove any wood that is
thinner than pencil thickness. If
some plants have a lot of dead/
diseased wood, it is advisable
to remove the specimens and
replace with new rose bushes.
With climbing roses, train the
main leaders (growing up from
ground) on a horizontal axis as
this encourages the production
of flowers. With all roses, a spray
with copper compound after
the completion of pruning helps
minimise reinfection of fungal
disease in spring.
Ornamental trees and
shrubs
Garden centres have the best
range of plants in June and July
so an excellent time to buy.
Always be fussy when selecting
new plants. Ensure they are new,
healthy, and not root-bound, and
are the right plant for the position
you are going to plant them
in. Try to avoid overcrowding in
your garden as trees and shrubs
can often grow a lot bigger than
what is written on the label.
Container gardens
Especially useful over the
winter months for growing salad
vegetables and herbs close to
the kitchen. Mass displays of
winter annuals in containers can
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Jones Road Auto now has twice as many
carparks and the waiting room is a cosy
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Since its inception, Laser Electrical
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Laser Electrical and their neighbours,
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Cheeky Toyota C-HR range revamped
AN ACQUAINTANCE asked me
recently did I like Toyota’s C-HR,
she was thinking of buying one.
I said it is a funky, trendy car
that will never let her down, I also
presented her with a couple of
other options, but the Toyota won
out and she is now a happy C-HR
owner.
The C-HR (coupe high-rider)
landed here around three years
ago and it immediately stood
out for its edgy styling and bold
presence, it is a small sport utility
vehicle that punches above its
weight in terms of looks, it appeals
to those who want fashion in their
new car purchase and want to
make a statement.
The C-HR has just had a facelift
for 2020; it gets some new kit,
while bolder cosmetic detailing
gives it more of an extreme look.
Importantly, it has also had a
major mechanical enhancement,
the C-HR is now available with
hybrid power – as an option.
There are five variants in the
C-HR line-up, this evaluation
doesn’t encompass the hybrid,
I’m due to drive that model soon,
however, the base model vehicle
is a good starting point in the
series and after driving it for a
week I certainly feel it is a worthy
consideration at $32,990.
That price is competitive,
and if you take into account
that the range spans to $37,990,
then there is a C-HR for all
budgets.
Of course the C-HR won’t be
for everyone, at just 4.3m it’s on
the small side and it’s compact
inside. I’m not saying it’s cramped,
far from it, rear passengers have
good leg room and more than
enough height, it’s just that if there
are five in the car, those broad
shouldered in the rear will be cosy.
However, cargo space is generous
at 318-litres.
Under the bonnet of the base
model sits an element of surprise
– a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol
engine. If you are thinking that
that would be a bit wimpy, think
again, there is a turbocharger to
lift the power outputs and also
provide economy.
It is rated by Toyota at 85kW
and 185Nm with the power
outputs developed low in the
rev band from 5200rpm to
5600rpm. Maximum torque is
also developed all of the way
from 1500rpm to 4000rpm which
provides a solid amount of energy
right through the mid-range,
exactly where it is needed for
everyday motoring.
Drive thereafter is channelled
TOYOTA C-HR: Extreme look will appeal to trendsetters.
through a seven-step continuously
variable automatic transmission.
Together, the driveline is very
smooth and seamless, no surprises
there, that’s the way it is with CVT.
While the base model C-HR looks
like a four-wheel-drive vehicle, it’s
not, however, there is an all-corner
drive model and that will add
$4500 to the price.
Nevertheless, the base model
is the quintessential urban jungle
challenger.
Performance is satisfactory.
The power and torque figures
are delivered low in the rev
band (5200 and 1500-4000rpm),
the engine has no hesitation of
hauling quickly through to the red
line if needed.
Against the clock the nonhybrid
model will reach 100km/h
from a standstill in 9.8sec and will
make 120km/h from 80km/h in
6.4sec.
On the subject of figures,
you’d also expect the C-HR to be
economical and you’d be quite
right. Toyota claims a 6.4-litre per
100km combined cycle fuel usage
average. The evaluation car’s trip
computer was constantly reading
around 7.6l/100km during my
time with it, that helped by an
economical 4.8l/100km figure
sitting at 100km/h on the open
road, the engine turning over at a
leisurely 1750rpm.
Even though I carried out my
normal highway open road run,
the C-HR was mostly used in an
around-the-city environment, a
busy new year period necessitated
a lot of short runs which are
never good for fuel economy so
I was pleasantly surprised by the
returns.
The C-HR is also pretty
• Price – Toyota C-HR,
$32,990
• Dimensions – Length,
4385mm; width, 1795mm;
height, 1565mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
front-wheeldrive,
1197cc, 85kW,
185Nm, continuously
variable automatic.
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 9.8sec
• Fuel usage – 6.4l/100km
sharp when presented with a
few quick corners. It rides and
handles with much dignity, the
ride isn’t severe, bumps and
ruts are well absorbed through
a wonderful four-corner
independent suspension thanks to
the engineering that is needed for
its four-wheel-drive stablemate.
With the changes for the new
decade, the C-HR could well be
described as well-specced. There
are a few extras such as a multimedia
8in touch screen system,
full smartphone integration that
incorporates Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto, which are new
inclusions. They sit on top of the
normal features you’d want in a
car such as this.
In keeping with the extreme
look of C-HR, Toyota also offers it
in bright colours, the combination
is very alluring and the entire
package reeks of desire.
That had a lot to do with the
choice my acquaintance made.
The C-HR isn’t big, but it is big on
value and presence.
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stop property
captain the whole area bit by bit and
a third southbound lane on
requesting the city council addresses
the budget gap so the
rebranding
in style
systematically get the work
the Waimakariri River bridge and
flooding
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a clip-on win
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campaign.
St Albans resident Mark Wilson
as possible.
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Page 17 But chief executive Dawn
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
thankful” for the delay.
her achieve her dreams.
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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
her achieve her dreams.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
pursue a specific project in the
“The community will be somewhat
thankful for a reprieve of the
• By Bea Gooding
for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated,
• By Bea Gooding
for biology, and from a young Julia is one of 25 young were often male-dominated, be completed but it was likely the
east would have to be agreed
age has always been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science,
technology, engineering
age has always been interested women chosen around the with particular focus on science,
technology, engineering requested.
Consent
South New Brighton School pupil Jacob McMillan enjoying the foam pit at Christchurch School of
City councillors are yet to pass
Holmes is on a mission to
demolition of the site would be
upon by council.
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Julia
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in how things worked, often country to participate in the
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next month, designed She was shocked to hear the
and maths.
Holmes is on a mission to taking things apart just to put GirlBoss Advantage programme
next month, designed She was shocked to hear the Main South Rd, has been a source
and maths.
The former service centre, on
Gymnastics, which opened its doors to pupils while the school was closed due to fire damage.
on any guidance to staff around
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decisions are made to put our
them back together.
make a difference in the world. them back together.
•Story, more photos, page 5
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN this, she said.
The year 11 St Margaret’s
community first, then there is no
That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders news from her mother.
The year 11 St Margaret’s That passion has landed her to mentor the female leaders news from her mother.
of tension for years with residents
•Turn to page 5 granted College student has a passion
relief,” he said.
the opportunity of her dreams. of tomorrow in industries that • Turn to page 6
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Mr Bryce at a ceremony held at tomatoes, berries, nuts and
Christchurch city councillors to
continue, or should be paused
make a difference in the world. together.
programme next month,
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help,” she said.
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Mrs Hodder said there is no “I just think anything to help we exist.
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to the Covid-19 crisis.
Pleasant resident, who is also award for Best Sustainability Centre earlier this month.
• Turn to page 6
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a passion for biology, and the opportunity of her dreams. female leaders of tomorrow in • Turn to page 5
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Part-time Compost Laboratory Technician,
full training provided
An opportunity exists for a Compost Laboratory Technician, based
at our Composting Plant near Dunsandel. This role is permanent
part-time, around 24 hours per week, and there is some flexibility on
days and hours, but they will fall on Monday through to Thursday.
Key responsibilities of this role will be:
• To collect samples from throughout the Composting process and
analyse them using some basic and some specialised laboratory
equipment
• To enter the information into the relevant spreadsheets
• To keep stock of laboratory supplies, prepare dilute chemicals,
compost extract and other materials as required
• To keep the laboratory clean, tidy and organised
No prior qualifications or experience are necessary, as full training
will be provided. But to be successful in this role we would like you
to have:
• Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously and diligently, and
experience in a role that requires a very structured approach to
tasks, accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent spoken and written English
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to
kiri.armstrong@meadowmushrooms.co.nz
Applications for this vacancy close on Monday, 22nd June 2020.
Rolleston East
Primary School
Establishment Board
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The Rolleston East Primary School Establishment Board
is seeking a reliable and efficient board secretary to
join a hardworking and dynamic team. The role will
be on a contractor basis and will include limited board
administration work including taking minutes of board
meetings. Board meetings are held on Wednesday
evenings in the Rolleston area.
The hours will vary, but it is expected the role will initially
require approximately 15-20 hours per month with
competitive remuneration. The position is to commence
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If you are interested please send your application
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Opportunity knocks! Priced to sell, NOW!
Bedrooms: 4 Living: 2 Bathroom: 2 Garages: 2
Our vendors have purchased, with hearts set and clear
plans in place here is your chance to own a gorgeous
four bedroom home for a remarkable price!
A super warm and inviting home you’ll notice the
homely feel the instant you walk through the door.
With a near new log burner, complemented by a heat
transfer, HRV, heat pump and conveniently centrally
located this home is the ultimate in comfort.
Situated for gorgeous morning sun the kitchen will
be your haven when enjoying your morning brew and
the huge island bench is the perfect spot to entertain
around.
The master bedroom is a great space with external
access, an updated ensuite and a lovely view of the
garden. And with three additional double bedrooms
families really can’t go wrong here.
Outdoors bring even more pluses including a large
patio with feature pergola off both living spaces and
a near new amazing huge deck at the rear of the
property that is drenched in all day sun and surrounded
by the established gardens.
There’s side vehicle access for secure off-street parking
Address: 29 George Street, Rolleston
and even space for the boat or caravan! With
so much more on offer and this property at an
unbelievable price, our vendors are saying GET
US SOLD! There is absolutely no doubt that this
property will be snapped up by a lucky buyer, the
question is... WILL IT BE YOU?
Listing ID: ROU76208
Price: $559,000+
Sarah Yeates
Contact:
Mobile: 027 447 2719
Email: sarahy@pb.co.nz
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Please, if you can help, call us today!
West Melton
4 bedrooms
Section 1000m2 plus
Price up to $900,000
Contact
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms
3 car garaging
Price up to $630,000
Contact
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@raywhite.com
Lincoln
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2 living rooms
Minimum of 200m2 floor area
Price early $600,000’s
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms
1 - 2 living rooms
2 bathrooms
Price mid $500,000’s - $600,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 double bedrooms, 2 living areas
Good outdoor flow & a deck
Section size 750m2, post quake
Price up to $610,000 to $640,000
Contact
Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com
Ladbrooks/Lincoln/Tai Tapu
4ha lifestyle block
modern family home
Good fencing and a shed
Price $1m - $1.35m
Contact
Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms, good living areas
Double glazed
Good size section
Price $520,000 - $570,000
Contact
Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com
West Melton/Weedons
4ha lifetstyle property
3-4 bedrooms
Some shedding preferred
Price $800,000 - $1m
Contact
Frank Dowle 027 528 0480
frank.dowle@raywhite.com
West Melton Village
Modern 3-4 bedroom home
200m2 - 250m2 floor area
Section over 700m2
Price $700,000 - $750,000
Contact
Frank Dowle 027 528 0480
frank.dowle@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3 bedrooms
Section 200m2 - 500m2
Price up to $450,000
Contact
Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms
Extra garaging or large shed
Section 900m2 - 3000m2
Price $650,000 - $750,000
Contact
Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478
mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, new build
2 bathrooms
Section 600m2 plus
Price up to $550,000
Contact
Felicity D-C 027 779 9006
felicity.dc@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Good size living
Ambrose Estate area
Price up to $600,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2 living areas
3 car garaging
Price $580,000 - $700,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
2-3 bedroom townhouse
2 bathrooms
Price low - mid $400,000’s
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
West Melton
4 bedrooms
Substantial garaging
Section 2500m2 minimum
Price around $1.1m
Contact
Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115
glenda.crawford@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms, newish home
Any size section
Any price range
West Melton
3 plus bedrooms
Section up to 1000m2
Price $700,000 - $790,000
Rolleston
3 bedrooms
Section 500m2 plus
Price up to $500,000
Prebbleton
4+ bedrooms
Land 4000m2 - 2.5 acres
Price $1.4m - $2.2m
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Contact
Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115
glenda.crawford@raywhite.com
Contact
Felicity D-C 027 779 9006
felicity.dc@raywhite.com
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?
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Tai Tapu 768 Christchurch Akaroa Road
A lifestyle less ordinary
This 3 hectare property is in an exceptional location only a minute away from the centre of Tai Tapu and a
comfortable drive from the city centre. Epitomising contemporary flair, the distinct semi-circular residence
maximises natural light and features include interconnecting living and dining areas, an elegant kitchen, discreet
library nook and separate study. A number of heating solutions assure winter warmth. The internal access double
garage is complemented by a standalone three-car garage with attached sleepout. Sited upon a private, rear
section featuring established trees, three paddocks, an orchard and vegetable garden. Grasp this opportunity to
secure a local escape like no other.
bayleys.co.nz/5512310
3 3 2 5
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 1 Jul 2020
View Sun 1.15-1.45pm
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Darfield 17 Bridge Road
Weedons 7/634 Weedons Road
Private family sanctuary
5 2 2 3
A lifestyle to love
6 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.
bayleys.co.nz/5511528
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
Expansive home on 4.2ha with unobstructed rural
vistas, open plan living area, modern kitchen, formal
lounge, five bedrooms on the ground floor (master
with ensuite and WIR) and self-contained studio
above the internal access double garage. Easy care
garden with scope to further enhance this outdoor
space. Three open-bay shed with stable, dual access
off Braemoor Lane and seven paddocks with a central
lane system. Located city-side of the thriving centre of
Rolleston and with fast new motorway access for a
quicker commute into the city, countless
conveniences are within easy reach.
bayleys.co.nz/5512334
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Tue 23 Jun 2020
View Sun 12-12.30pm
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
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[Edition datE]
Building on a budget
Building your own home is one of the biggest investments of a lifetime and with
a few clever tips we show you how to make the most of what you can afford.
Get smart with your money to achieve
your dream home without compromising
on what’s really important.
Consider buying a large plot of land with
friends or family which you can split into
smaller lots. Many great
locations tend to cover
more ground, so get the
stunning harbour view
you dream of by sharing
the cost with someone you
don’t mind having as a
neighbour.
Opting for lowmaintenance
building
materials, like vinyl siding
and metal roofing saves in
the long run. Although
they may be more
expensive to install you
will save money on future
repairs, replacement or
repainting.
Using salvaged and recycled
materials and componentry
from the abundance of
demolition sites around the
city not only adds valuable
character to new builds, but
can save money, too.
For the safety and security
of your home, don’t skimp on structural
elements, doors and windows. Buy the
very best you can afford and, together
with your architect or builder, determine
other areas you could save on to allow for
a few luxuries.
It’s important not to waste valuable cash
on overbuilding. Look carefully at the
existing properties in the area and be
Deciding exactly
what you want
and then sticking with
it will ensure you stay
on budget, on time,
and all with
minimal stress.
aware that building a home that is bigger
and better than those of your neighbours
will not necessarily equate to a fair price
if and when it’s time to sell. instead, the
value of your build will be determined
by the lower-priced homes
around it.
The experience of a wellqualified
contractor is an
invaluable asset in any
building project. Not only
will you have recourse
should anything go wrong,
but their experience in
the industry means they
will have established
relationships with suppliers
and subcontractors, whom
they trust to deliver the best
workmanship possible.
Keep a close eye on
construction allowances as
your home is being built
to ensure you are getting
what you asked for and
what you paid for. if you
had initially agreed on
using a specific brand, for
example, then don’t settle
for less, unless you discuss
a cost adjustment with your
builder or contractor.
Many a building project has snowballed
out of control in the financial department
due to changes being made to the design
and materials once building is already
underway. Deciding exactly what you
want and then sticking with it will ensure
you stay on budget, within your expected
time frame, and all with minimal stress.
Boundary lines are indicative only
West Melton 23 Whitewood Crescent
A great little lifestyle
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.
bayleys.co.nz/5512197
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4 2 2 3 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 24 Jun 2020
View Sun 11-11.30am
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
DEVELOPERS / LANDBANKERS / LIFESTYLERS
OPTION 1 - 564 Selwyn Road
OLD WORLD CHARM
• 4.05 hectares
• 210m 2 3 bedroom 97 year old (approx.) original
Fendalton Farm House
• Classic wood panelling, high ceilings, open fires
• 3 bay shed and excellent sheltered grounds
OPTION 2 - 554 Selwyn Road
ULTIMATE IN MODERN LIVING
• 4.03 hectares
• 421m 2 large 4 bedroom exceptional quality home
• Multiple living areas including covered louvre
outdoor area
• Large kitchen with butler’s pantry
• Fully tiled bathrooms and ensuite
• 4 car garaging plus 121m 2 lockable shed with power
• Intensive quality chattel list
• Landscaped grounds
OPTION 3
Purchase both to secure 8 hectares of the future of urban Rolleston
what an opportunity to secure 2 x 4 hectare lifestyle
properties within the proposed urban limit of Rolleston
TO vIEw: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0732
TO BE SOLD BY DEADLINE SALE: Offers to be presented on
or before 4pm, Tuesday 30th June 2020 (unless sold prior)
M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The Experts’
Selwyn
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
03 347 9949
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz
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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306
2 Addresses, 1 Title
ROLLESTON
612/624 Robinsons Road
Known as 612/624 Robinsons Road, working from
home just took on a new meaning. Enjoy all the benefits
of a warm and beautiful modern home that is designed
to maximise indoor outdoor living and still keep that
work life balance by having your home office right on
your back door Step.
•Boasting 10+ car garaging, or various workshop options
•Full work from home self contained office with room to
expand
• Separate 2 bedroom (plus large fully lined storage
room) 2nd dwelling, (perfect for the extended family or
Room for large families!
joint venture)
•Large 297m2 approx main home with sheltered
outdoor living
•Motor cross track to keep the kids entertained & still
room for the Pony!
An option is to also take advantage of the existing
business, which is happy to continue to rent the office
space for the next year from you! This property is worth
getting excited about!
Call Angela to arrange your private inspection!
NEW LISTING
WEB ID ROU76193
VIEW By Appointment
TENDER closes Wednesday 24th June, 2020 at
1.00pm
Opportunity Knocks!
Angela Hunt
Mobile 021 548 777
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
TENDER
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BUYERS $559,000+
WEB ID ROU76208
ROLLESTON
29 George Street
Our vendor’s have purchased with hearts set and clear
plans in place here is your chance to own a gorgeous 4
bedroom home for a remarkable price!
• 204m2 home on 750m2 section
• Kitchen with huge island bench
• Log burner, heat transfer, heat pump & HRV
• Patio with pergola & new deck to fit a crowd
• Vege Planters, fruit trees & berries galore!
• Space for a boat or caravan, side access too!
VIEW Sunday 14 Jun 1.30 - 2.00pm
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NEW LISTING
Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
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WEB ID ROU76190
ROLLESTON
1 Lignite Drive
Ready and waiting, and come and check out the
attractive features on offer at this lovely 5 bedroom
property situated in the popular Stonebrook subdivision,
close to playgrounds & the new West Rolleston School.
Sited to make the most of the sun there are also 3 heat
pumps throughout to ensure all year round comfort. The
spacious open plan living area is light and bright and
everything flows effortlessly from the well-appointed
kitchen which forms the heart of the home and is
serviced by a walk in pantry.
NEW LISTING
BUYERS $599,000+
VIEW 14 Jun 12.30 - 1.00pm & 14 Jun 2.15 - 2.45pm
Angela Hunt
Mobile 021 548 777
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
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2
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Its better than new!
NEW LISTING
DEADLINE SALE
WEB ID ROU76209
ROLLESTON
4 Goldie Place
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and close to central
Rolleston this stunning, fully-renovated, 230m2 home
has the sophistication of a new build with the extras and
feel of an established family home.
• Exquisite kitchen with all the trimmings
• Study, LED lights, new flooring & painting
• Gas fire, 2 heat pumps & so sunny!
• Plenty of off street parking for a boat or caravan
• Zoned for Clearview Primary School
VIEW Sunday 14 Jun 12.30 - 1.00pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 18th
June, 2020 at 5.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Sarah Yeates
Mobile 027 447 2719
Office 03 929 0306
sarahy@pb.co.nz
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Congratulations to our top Selwyn salespeople for the month of May 2020:
Top Lister
Angela Hunt
Top Seller
April Nicholls
Angela Hunt
Residential and Lifestyle Sales Consultant
M 021 548 777
P 03 929 0306
E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
April Nicholls
Residential Sales Consultant
M 027 737 6474
P 03 929 0306
E april@pb.co.nz
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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS
1 Lloyds Close, Rolleston
DeaDline Sale : all offerS to be preSenteD 5pm
24th June (unleSS SolD prior)
Size, Space & Style!
Looking for a large family home with 3 car garaging and suited to work from home, then look no further. This
well-appointed 4 bed plus study home in Levi Park, offers all the above as well as a great opportunity to add
value by completing the landscaping.
Central to the well configured floor plan is the generous open plan living zone which incorporates a casual
lounge, dining area and an elegant kitchen accompanied by a scullery and island bench. An interconnecting
formal lounge with cavity sliding doors, allows the ability to either create a social space or a private retreat. A
substantial patio also extends off both living areas, which adds to functional, relaxing, and entertaining options.
Winter warmth is provided with a wood burner, heat transfer system, heat pump and double glazing, with a
dedicated laundry & an abundance of storage options rounding out the long list of alluring features.
Ideally situated within a two-minute drive of the abundant amenities in central Rolleston, it ensures you will
want for nothing. Contact Mike today for more information & to arrange your viewing.
147 Lowes Road, Rolleston
By NEGotiatioN
2755 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Ataahua
DeaDline Sale : all offerS
to be preSenteD 5pm 25th
June (unleSS SolD prior)
Convenient Location & Superb
Presentation!
Peacefully nestled in the exceptionally convenient
setting of Aristotle Lane, this superbly presented
four-bedroom home is in zone for Clearview
Primary & is suitably arranged for modern family
living. A centrally placed & generous open plan
area is the focus of everyday living & comprises the
contemporary kitchen, dining area & lounge with
another formal lounge adjacent. Four bedrooms are
serviced by two bathrooms, the master of which
boasts an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, while a
separate laundry is a further bonus. Our vendors
are committed to a sale & a change of ownership is
imminent. Contact Mike to find out more.
Captivating Character & Charm!
Emanating abundant charm from an idyllic
countryside setting, this substantial historic
character home on 9.6 ha provides a unique
opportunity to secure a magnificent rural hideaway
with 3 bedrooms plus a study & breath-taking
grounds. The stables, barn, stock water to all
paddocks, an all-weather full sized 60 x 20 m
dressage arena, a 17m diameter round pen &
garaging for four vehicles complete the package.
Conveniently located 20 minutes to Halswell, & in
the popular Tai Tapu School Zone with school bus
at the gate, purchasers seeking a comprehensive
equestrian property with tranquillity, comfort,
character, & escape will appreciate the countless
enticements on offer here. Contact Mike for more
information.
68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
0800 645 346
www.oneagencyres.co.nz
Mike Goatley
027 249 5561
Elyse Campbell
021 187 6217
Nicola Curtis
Administrator
Julz Sibbe
Administrator
Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)
13 Harper Pl, Lake Coleridge
This recreational retreat
or permanent 3 bdr
family home is set in
spectacular surroundings.
Sitting on the doorstep
for numerous outdoor
pursuits. Suitable for those
wanting a change or a
cosy family holiday home.
Price: $329,000
Joe Brankin | 021 324 529 | joe.brankin@mikepero.com/RX2284824
1/748 Waterholes Rd, Rolleston
This fabulous lifestyle
property features an
executive style 5 bdr
home, heated pool, 160m2
workshop shed facility,
mature gardens and 5.0Ha
of land suitable for intense
or hobby use and pets of
all shapes and sizes.
West Melton, Darfield, Hororata,
Kirwee, Coalgate, Rolleston
Unique marketing options
Proven top quality results
We’re your locals
West Melton, Darfield, Hororata,
Kirwee, Coalgate, Rolleston
Unique marketing options
Proven top quality results
We’re your locals
Price: By negotiation
Joe Brankin | 021 324 529 | joe.brankin@mikepero.com/RX1823817
Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA Mike Pero (2008) Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)
Heather Clouston
021 318 260
heather.clouston
@mikepero.com
Joe & Tracey Brankin
021 324 529
tracey.brankin
@mikepero.com
Steph Kimber
027 418 2150
steph.kimber
@mikepero.com
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Ray White Rolleston
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Ray White Rolleston
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Matson & Allan Rolleston
1175 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
2 Royston Common, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
48 Blakes Road, Prebbleton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
88 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
13 Tobollie Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
4 Graycliffe, Halswell
Ray White Lincoln
19 Longspur Avenue, Wigram
Ray White West Melton
44 Othello Drive, Rolleston
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65 Crozier Drive, Kirwee
Ray White Rolleston
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Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
19 Dunlop Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
30 Reuben Avenue, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
1045 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
38 Masefield Drive, Rolleston
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40B Beaumont Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
136C Brookside Road, Rolleston
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3 Milton Court, Rolleston
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32 Bermuda Drive, Hornby
Ray White Rolleston
6 Barcote Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
9 Barrosa Street, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
18A Fatima Street, Redwood
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
18 Michelangelo Drive,Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
264 Days Road, Springston
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Ray White West Melton
36 Patterson Terrace, Halswell
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
62 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
9 Mersham Drive, Prebbleton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
478 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
207 Marshmans Road, Ashley
Ray White West Melton
15 Frame Crescent, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
30 Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Property Brokers
29 George Street, Rolleston
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4 Andesite Drive, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
46 Andesite Drive, Rolleston
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11D Cameron Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White West Melton
2273 Bealey Road, Hororata
Ray White West Melton
2 Lucca Crescent,Rolleston
Matson & Allan Rolleston
14 Grace Way, Rolleston
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748 Hudson Road, Motukarara
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380 Halkett Road, West Melton
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6 Albert James Place, Dunsandel
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50 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
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116 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston
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Open Homes, please
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Estate companies
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Rolleston 03 347 9988
www.rwRolleston.co.nz
WEST MELTON 03 347 9933
www.rwwestmelton.co.nz
LINCOLN 03 325 7299
www.rwlincoln.co.nz
PROPERTY BROKERS
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
Rolleston 03 929 0306
BAYLEYS CANTERBURY
03 375 4700
www.bayleys.co.nz
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
Harcourts HORNBY 03 349 9919
Harcourts Rolleston 03 347 4711
Harcourts LINCOLN 03 662 9933
MATSON & ALLAN
www.marealestate.co.nz
Rolleston 03 347 9949
DARFIELD 03 318 8204
LEESTON 03 324 3704
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MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
ROLLESTON - 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
• Tw o bathrooms and two ensuites
• Ducted heating system
• Catering for extended family or working
from home option
• 1297 sqm (approx.) established section
• Highly desirable central location
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
Open Home: Sun 1.15pm - 1.45pm
Deadline Sale: closing at 4pm on 24th June 2020
(unless sold prior)
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0729
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 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 - 12 Grace Way
ATTRACTIVE AND APPEALING LIVING
• Four double bedrooms
• Tw o separate living areas
• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops
• Master suite with stunning ensuite and WIR
• Beautifully specified bathroom
• Large deck for entertaining
• Well established and spacious section
• Garden shed
• Double internal access garage
• Fantastic location
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Price: Neg over $530,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0728
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 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
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm
Price: Neg Over $570,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0725
NEW LISTING
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
DUNSANDEL - 6 Albert James Place
TWO DWELLINGS ON PRIVATE
5459M2 SECTION
• Beautifully maintained 5459m2 property
• Three double bedrooms in main house
(master with ensuite)
• Modern kitchen with living areas either side
• Heated by log burner, heat pump and HRV
• Rumpus room or 3rd lounge
• Large sun drenched deck and BBQ area
• Tw o bedroom self contained cottage
• Several small paddocks, separate four bay shed and
plenty of privacy in all directions
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Price: Neg Over $680,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0727
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 1175 Goulds Road
GREAT FAMILY HOME IN
TOP NOTCH LOCATION
• 210m2 home on easy care 682m2 section
• Handy to schools, town centre and dog park
• Four genuine double bedrooms
• Double glazing
• Roomy practical kitchen
• Adjoining dining area
• Huge separate lounge
• Tw o quality bathrooms including ensuite
• Separate laundry
• Attached double garage and stacks of storage
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm
Price: $559,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0728
NEW LISTING
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657
Cameron McRae 027 7696 696
Cameron McRae 027 7696 696
camron@marealestate.co.nz
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
• 1 0 year build guarantee
• Double garage
• All landscaping complete
• Shift in now without the hassles of building
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 12.45 – 1.15pm
Great Value: $520,000 ONO
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0731
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 2 Lucca Crescent
HIGH QUALITY STARTER
• Built by Generation Homes
• Three bedroom 135m² home
• Complete with modern appliances
• Excellent private outdoor living areas
• Generous 576m² fully fenced and irrigated
northfacing section
• Avoid all the hassles of the building process
and cost over runs
• Well built and extremely well priced home
• Immediate possession available
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 1.30 – 2.00pm
Price: $495,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0684
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON - 20 Coles Lane
DYNAMIC IN EVERY WAY
• Energy efficient 268m 2 home
• Four bedrooms
• Tw o living areas
• High standard of fittings and fixtures throughout
• Walk in pantry
• Heat pump powered underfloor water heating
• Solar powered with capacity to feed back to the grid
• 56m 2 of wooden decking
• Three car carpeted garage plus utility room
• 2686m landscaped, irrigated and fenced section
• Sought after Coles Fields subdivision
OPEN HOME
Vendor will consider all offers
Open Home: Sun 2.15 – 2.45pm
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0709
Andrew Taylor
0274 355 930
andrew@marealestate.co.nz
WEST MELTON - 478 Hoskyns Road
ROOM FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY
OR INDEPENDENT FAMILY MEMBER
• 4 Hectares (2 road frontages)
• Main home - Four double bedroom family home
(270m²)
• Second home - Modern Two bedroom
• Established shelter belts and mature garden setting
• Close proximity to the thriving Rolleston Township
and all its amenities
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sun 1.00 – 2.00pm
Price: Neg Over $1,100,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0702
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
chris@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
Andrew Taylor
027 435 5930
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
Jo Barrett
021 859 006
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
Cameron McRae
027 769 6696
Paul Robinson
021 277 2690
Bronwyn van der Pol
022 073 7757