Selwyn Times: June 17, 2020

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020

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Passion for

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Street names honour Kiwi icons

• By Devon Bolger

IF YOU take a stroll down the

streets of this new Rolleston

subdivision you will find

yourself surrounded by kiwi

icons.

Billy T and Sir Richard

Hadlee Lanes are just some of

the street names within Acland

Park.

All but two of the streets

follow the theme in the

subdivision, which has more

than 1000 sections.

Other street names include

Kate Sheppard Drive, who

was fundamental in securing

women the right to vote in

1893, and Ed Hillary Drive

who, of course, conquered Mt

Everest.

Names that have been approved

for the subdivision but

have yet to have signs installed

include Lomu Way (named after

All Black great Jonah Lomu),

Truby King St (named after

the New Plymouth man who

founded Plunket in 1905).

Clement Ave will also

feature in the subdivision

(named after Jemaine Clement

from comedy group Flight of

the Conchords).

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Council

introduces

measures

to lower

rates

increase

• By Devon Bolger

RESIDENTS SAY the district

council’s decision not to proceed

with a zero rates increase was

pragmatic.

Rates will increase by about 1.6

per cent for the coming financial

year, lower than the expected 3.5

per cent increase.

The general rate will increase

by three per cent, the water supply

rate by four per cent and the

water race rate by three per cent

which equates to the average 1.6

per cent.

The impact on rates for a

sample of properties in dollar

amounts is outlined:

•An urban residential property

with sewerage – $47 increase

•A rural property near Darfield

– $385 increase

•A rural property near Lincoln

– $100 increase

Other options considered

included keeping rates at the

level they are now, increasing the

volumetric water charge by 21 per

cent and proceeding with the 3.5

per cent increase.

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THE DISTRICT council

has made a commonsense

decision over the rates

increase for the coming

financial year (see page 1).

Ratepayers will face an

average increase of 1.6 per

cent, down from a possible

3.5 per cent hike.

This means for an urban

property the increase will

be just under $1 a week, and

between $2 and $6 a week for

a rural property depending

where you live.

The trade off for the 1.6

per cent increase is that

some planned projects such

as refurbishments at the

district council offices, and

public toilets for Lincoln and

Prebbleton will be put on

hold.

Some people who made submissions

to the council wanted

the zero increase option.

But the district has to keep

going forward, even in tough

times.

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Demolition team

levels fire-damaged Kirwee Tavern

• By Devon Bolger

THE KIRWEE Tavern has

been demolished after being

destroyed in a fire last year.

Work on demolishing the

building finished on Friday

after it began late last month.

Licensee Steve Evans said

they found a second deep cellar

that was not known about.

“I will reveal more about that

when we investigate it next

week when the rubble has been

cleared.”

The Kirwee Tavern was almost

completely destroyed when a

fire broke out in the late hours

of Christmas Eve. About 60 firefighters

were needed from across

Canterbury to tackle the blaze.

The cause of the fire was

found to be an electrical fault

due to old wiring.

Mr Evans said negotiations

have started with the insurance

company for a rebuild of the

REBUILD:

The remains

of the

Kirwee

Tavern after

the final

steps of

demolition

were

completed

on Friday.

tavern.

“Quite a few items have been

comedy night

marked to be incorporated into

the ‘New Wee.’ I will keep you

updated in due course.”

In December last year the

Selwyn District licensing

committee released its decision

to unanimously refuse the

renewal of the on and off liquor

licences held by Evansbury

Holdings Ltd, of which Mr

Evans sole director.

In January, Mr Evans

appealed the decision to decline

the renewal of the licences.

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TUBE SLIDE CLOSED

The new tube slide at Foster Park

has been closed after cracking

was discovered. The new slide

was installed in February after

cracks were discovered on the

original slide in September last

year. The slide will remain closed

while an engineering assessment

is carried out. A spokesman said

further options will be considered

following the assessment.

INTERSECTION UPGRADE

The upgrade of the Tennyson St

and Lowes Rd intersection, in

Rolleston, is expected to be complete

next month. A district council

spokesman said the contractor

has gained momentum since work

recommenced after the lockdown.

They have been concentrating on

completing work on underground

services as well as kerbs and

footpaths. The upgrade includes the

installation of traffic lights at the

intersection. The project is expected

to be complete by July 23. Eleven

thousand vehicles a day travel across

the intersection and the upgrades

are aiming to improve safety. The

project is expected to cost $3.2

million and the work is a part of a

wider programme to upgrade three

major intersections in Rolleston.

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Caring about quality repairs

We all want the vehicle we drive to be reliable

and safe on the road. We also want to know

any needed repairs, will be carried out correctly

and to a high standard. You can help ensure this,

by taking your vehicle to an automotive centre with

the specialist skills, equipment and commitment to

seeing your vehicle back on the road and functioning

as it should.

The team at Rolleston Diesel & Petrols pride

themselves on providing honest advice. Their vast

experience in the field and reputation for reliable

vehicle servicing, is assurance they will give you an

honest appraisal of your vehicle’s condition, clearly

explaining what is involved to repair any problems it

might have. If they find any issues during a routine

service or while carrying out repairs, they will liaise with

you, before embarking on further work.

“We’re committed to 100% satisfaction and safety of

all our customers,” says Simon, owner of Rolleston

Diesel & Petrols.

Simon is known for going the extra mile. He will not

compromise on quality, whether it is the oil or parts

used or workmanship of the repair. Quality, customer

service and the environment are all at the heart of the

ethos of this business.

“We’ve built up some great relationships with the

people we deal with, from customers through to

suppliers,” admits Simon.

At Rolleston Diesel & Petrols, they look after a vast

range of customers from teenagers with their first

car through to those a little older. Whether a family or

business vehicle, every customer is treated with the

same level of care and keenness to do a good job.

Simon, Hayden and Vince share a wealth of knowledge

in automotive repairs, taking pride in what they do. All

live in Selwyn, sharing a genuine involvement in and

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Rolleston Diesel & Petrols is a locally owned, wellappointed

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‘I feel that this was a

pragmatic decision’

• From page 1

The district council identified

savings of $1.7 million to reduce

the level of the rates increase.

Deferred projects include refurbishments

at the district council

offices and public toilets for Lincoln

and Prebbleton. Catering at

district council meetings will also

be stopped.

Councillor Grant Miller was

the only one to vote against it, instead

voting to increase the volumetric

water charge increased.

Rolleston Residents Association

chairwoman Michelle Jones said

she understands why the decision

was made.

“I feel that this was a pragmatic

decision based on the feedback

that was given to the council.

“While I personally would have

liked a rates freeze, after reading

all the submissions I can see why

this decision has been reached.”

Leeston community committee

chairman Lloyd Clausen wrote a

submission on behalf of the committee

which said they supported

the planned 3.5 per cent increase.

He says he thinks the decision

to proceed with a lower increase

was a pragmatic one.

Michelle

Jones

Lloyd

Clausen

“The district council have to

be the ones to make the big decisions.

We presented a certain

viewpoint but they had a lot more

information that we didn’t have.”

Weedons Residents Association

chairman Stephen Bain, who

made an individual submission

calling for a freeze on rates, said

he is appalled the district council

is proceeding with any rates

increases.

“It is a very middle-income

area and there are people who are

going to be feeling very uneasy

about their jobs, the last thing

they need is an announcement

there rates are going up.”

The district council will now

formally adopt the Annual Plan

on July 24.

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THE HUGELY popular Star

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2020 will be held on August 21

to 23 at Horncastle Arena.

Originally scheduled for

late June, and after many

event cancellations due to the

pandemic and the guidelines

around mass gatherings, it has

been difficult to plan a date

with any certainty. However,

Star Media is very excited to be

the first home show back in the

market.

Held annually and attracting

strong crowds of more than

10,000 people, the three-day show

has been inspiring Cantabrians

for more than 20 years as it

showcases everything about your

home, living and leisure.

Said event manager Lisa

Lynch: “This is a great outcome,

we are excited to produce a show

this year that reconnects the

community after a tough time,

with thousands of ideas for their

homes and lifestyle.

“Again we have fantastic prizes

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one lucky show-goer.

“The events industry as

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“Plus we have a few new

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2020 show our best yet.’’

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SUPPORT GROUP

A support group is operating in Selwyn for

men and their families who are living with a

diagnosis and treatment for Prostate Cancer.

Co-ordinators Chris & Dianne Ward

Phone: 027 437 1254

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OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS

The Ellesmere College Board of Trustees invites

applications from parents who wish to enrol their sons

and daughters at Ellesmere College for the 2021 year.

Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment

scheme, details of which are available from the school office.

A Prospectus which includes the College Enrolment form

is available on request from the College Office at

(03) 324 3369 or e-mail: poorterd@ellesmere.school.nz

The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone

places is Friday 31 July, 2020

It would be appreciated if parents of students who live

within the College Home Zone also apply by this date in

order to assist planning for next year. Enrolment packs

are available from the school office.

The Board has determined that Thirty (30) places are

likely to be available for out of zone students next year.

The exact number of places will depend on the number

of applications received from students who live within the

school’s home zone.

If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the

number of places available, students will be selected by

ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on 4th August,

2020. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the

ballot within three school days of the ballot being held

and will have until 14th August, 2020, to accept a place at

Ellesmere College.

Thank you for your interest in Ellesmere College.

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Anne Richardson

A life-long passion for wildlife

Anne Richardson has

worked for the Isaac

Conservation and Wildlife

Trust. The Hororata

resident speaks to

Devon Bolger about her

passion for birds and

becoming an officer of

the New Zealand Order

of Merit

How did your passion for

conservation start?

I actually started work at

Orana Park. I worked there

for 10 years and like every new

keeper wanted to work with the

lions, tigers and monkeys.

I soon specialised in birds

because it is actually a challenge

just to keep them alive let alone

get them to breed.

While I was there, Lady Diana

Isaac came down and met me

because she wanted to move into

conservation. She asked me for

advice on what birds she could

have and how to build an aviary.

We got to know each other

quite well and she made me

a very tempting offer to start

working in conservation.

The trust was already established

at that point, it actually

started in the 1950s when they

first moved onto the land. It has

all been quarried.

There were quite a few aviaries

here when I started. We have

just built upon what was there

already. I went on as the wildlife

manager and have kept that position

since.

What does the Isaac

Conservation and Wildlife

Trust do?

It is private and not open to

the public and sits on the Isaac

Construction site.

The trust fully funds the whole

programme that we do such as

building the aviaries and all our

wages and everything.

I have connections at the Department

of Conservation and

one day we pointed out to them

COMMITMENT: Anne Richardson with ‘Hunter’ a blue duck. The Hororata resident has been

working for the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust for 28 years. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

that we were prepared to build

aviaries and help with endangered

birds.

We just slowly started getting

all the endangered species and

built the aviaries to suit them. I

think because we are not open to

the public we just do so well with

the breeding.

I just love what I do, I mean

it is not even work for me, it is

a passion. When you have the

resources to be able to do it, it is

amazing.

With this being a working

quarry we can build really huge

aviaries and we have all the road

equipment and machinery we

need on-site.

All of the truck drivers that

work here are all really supportive

of what we are doing.

Whenever I walk past them

they always ask me what we are

up to so I think they are really

keen and proud of what we do

here.

Are there any achievements

or successes with the trust that

stand-out for you?

One of the big ones is we

started doing the incubation of

blue duck eggs, DOC actually

collected them from the wild, we

incubated and hand-reared them

and were able to release them

into the wild.

The adults would actually

double-clutch, which is when

an animal lays two sets of viable

eggs, with DOC doing all the

predator work we were doubling

the population numbers.

We increased the number

of blue ducks so much, it has

worked really well.

Another one is our work with

the orange-fronted parakeet,

they are only found up in the

Arthur’s Pass area.

We have actually saved them

from extinction. We bred them

here and released them into the

wild.

I think the good part about the

job is that we can actually go on

the releases too so we can go out

to the wild and see what happens

after we have bred the animals

so that is really cool. That is our

little reward getting to go along

to them.

Do you have a favourite bird?

I would have to say the black

stilt because they are really really

endangered and we have helped

them out a lot with DOC in

Twizel.

I also like the blue duck

babies because they are so cute

and we have done so much

hand-rearing, we could end up

breeding about 30-40 of them

a season.

You were recently made an

officer of the New Zealand

Order of Merit, what was that

like?

I actually thought it was a hoax

when I got the email. I thought

someone was having me on.

Then I read it through again

and thought oh my god. I was

really tickled about it actually.

I think it is because you are

being rewarded for something

you do, but really it’s just a

passion to me and I love doing

it so to get an award is really

amazing.

How long have you lived in

Hororata?

I have been here 22 years. I

travel to work near Christchurch

Airport every day. I actually

moved out to Hororata with my

dogs from Christchurch.

What do you like about living

there?

I look out my back window

and see the mountains. I live in a

really old cottage on quite a bit of

land, and I love my garden.

I don’t like living in the city,

it is so much quieter and more

peaceful out here. I would never

go back into town now.

Do you have any hobbies or

skills outside of conservation?

No. Well, actually I would

have to say dogs. I used to

have quite a few Alaskan

malamutes, but am dogless at

the moment. I am hoping to get

another one.

Could you tell me about your

family?

I am divorced. I moved out to

Hororata with the dogs and left

the husband in Christchurch.

I do not have any children. I

would never give up my job for

that, I made that decision when I

was at Orana Park.

I was only about 23 or 24 but

I thought no I don’t want kids I

love my job too much.

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PROGRESS: Fresh Choice Prebbleton will be opening on June 23.

Shoppers can use new

supermarket next week

• By Devon Bolger

THE FRESH Choice

supermarket development in

Prebbleton has had its carpark

completed and is ready to open

on June 23.

The supermarket on the

corner of Tosswill Rd and

Central Ave is a joint project

between Woolworths New

Zealand Ltd and Prebbleton

Properties Ltd.

Work on the construction

of the development began in

September last year.

The supermarket will be

1300m2 and will open 7am-

10pm, seven days a week.

The total population of

the Prebbleton township

increased by 62.8 per cent

between 2013 and 2018 to 4515

residents.

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Are

you excited about the

new supermarket for

Prebbleton? Email your

views to devon.bolger@

starmedia.kiwi

THE E-SCOOTER trial in

Selwyn has been extended

because the machines could not

be used during the lockdown.

The trial for Lime and Lincolnbased

company Lava Scooters

began in December last year

and was expected to finish this

month.

Said district council regulatory

manager Billy Charlton: “The

council has extended the trial to

cover six months of the scooters

in operation.

“The aim of the trial was

to gather data and assess the

operation of the scooters over

a six-month operating period,

which is why we have extended

it,” he said.

E-scooters were unable to

operate during alert level 4 which

REVIEW:

Lincoln’s Phillip

and Angela

Eberhard are

relieved the

trial for Lava

e-scooters has

been extended.

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MICHAEL

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means they lost about a month of

the trial.

“Staff are carrying out ongoing

analysis of the data being provided

to the council, which will

be included in the review of the

e-scooters.”

The district council has not

received any applications from

other scooter companies to operate

in Selwyn.

The e-scooters are allowed

to operate in Rolleston, Lincoln

and Prebbleton and to travel

between the towns using cycle

lanes.

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A proposal to modify the

resource consent process

for work on the reinstatement

of Christ Church Cathedral

The resource consent process can be modified under the

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by an Order in Council (Order) made by the Governor-General.

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tested robustly. This includes seeking your feedback on

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• an explanation of what the proposal is intended to achieve;

• a description of the proposed effect of the Order; and

• an explanation of why the Minister considers that the Order

is necessary or desirable for the purpose of the Act.

Let us know your views on the explanation document

The document can be viewed and written comment made online

at www.dpmc.govt.nz/cathedraloic

Also, they are available on request from Christchurch City Council

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Waimakariri District Councils during normal business hours.

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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

Page 3 Page 5

Page 3 Page 7

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020


IT COULD

WEDNESDAY,

be a while until

MARCH 25, starnews.co.nz

2020

Connecting Your Community relieved to hear the Christchurch TUESDAY, starnews.co.nz

MARCH 24, 2020


starnews.co.nz

• 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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Since the Covid-19 lockdown

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Final works included the

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dam between the culvert

exiting the wetland and the

main channel of the Halswell

River.

This connected the wetland

with the river, making it fully

operational.

Netting installed to protect

plants from being uprooted

by pūkeko before becoming

established is still in place but

will be removed in the coming

weeks.

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NEW ZEALAND has over 230

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News

Book sale planned

at Ellesmere College

ELLESMERE COLLEGE is

planning a book sale to try to

make up for lost fundraising

opportunities during the

Covid-19 lockdown.

Student Margarida Dias said:

“We would very much appreciate

it if everyone in our community

could help.

“Either by donating any books,

records, puzzles, DVD’s and

magazines they no longer need or

by coming along to the event.”

The book sale will be held at

the school between 2-6pm on

June 26.

Margarida said the lockdown

brought big challenges for the

school.

“The student council has barely

had an opportunity to come

together as a group, so we had to

re-think how we could operate

during the lockdown conditions.

“We started our meetings online

through Google Meets and

this worked really well for the 24

members who represent students

across all of the year levels.”

She said an important focus

for the student council this year

is creating a caring school community

where people look out for

BOUNCE BACK: The Ellesmere College student council is

hoping their planned book sale will make up for lost fundraising

opportunities because of Covid-19.

each other.

“We want to continue to help

create an environment where

students feel valued and are keen

to come to school.

“We encourage everyone to

come along as there will be

some great bargains. All for a

great cause – funding student

wellbeing activities for the local

college.”

Donations of goods may be

delivered to Ellesmere College any

time during school hours or given

to a student to bring to school.

Alternatively, you can phone

the school to organise a pick up

of your donation.

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Sir Richard attended

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“We have had many of the

purchasers comment on how

much they love the name and

one even picked a section on

this lane due to the name.

“Kiwi icons is a great theme

and there is a good size pool to

pick from.”

Mr McLean said there is

plenty to think about when

naming the streets as they can

not be too similar to others.

He said a great moment for

them was when Sir Richard

Hadlee went along to the opening

of the street named after him.

The names need approval

from the district council and

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they can be used.

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SELWYN TIMES

Thank you for

helping your

community

Fall Zones

To all of you who have had your trees

trimmed before they became a

problem, thank you for keeping all the

farms working and families in your

community warm, happy and healthy.

We know it can be a hassle, but tree branches touching the

powerlines are one of the main causes of power cuts. So, you can

be proud of the fact that you kept the local cowsheds milking,

water pumps pumping and sheep shearers shearing. And if it’s

still on your to-do list, now’s the time to do it, as winter sets in.

You’re our priority.

Notice and Growth limit zones

B

A

Power line voltage A. Growth limit zone B. Notice zone

66,000 volts 4.0m 5.0m

33,000 volts 2.5m 3.5m

11,000 volts 1.6m 2.6m

400/230 volts 0.5m 1.5m

We’re not exaggerating.

On our network, 10-20% of all unplanned power outages are

caused by trees — including vegetation — coming into contact

with power lines. Other than this, fire damage to property from

branches sparking in dry conditions and serious injury from

electrocution from contact with trees touching power lines are

also possible consequences of not maintaining your trees.

How close is too close?

While most damage is caused by trees falling on power lines,

significant risk exists from trees merely touching them. This risk

increases the higher the voltage of the power line.

The minimum distances that must be maintained between trees

and power lines, as defined in the Electricity (Hazards from

Trees) Regulations 2003, are outlined in the diagrams above.

All vegetation should be kept out of the growth limit zone and

preferably the notice zone.

Sometimes it may not be practical to have a tree trimmed at the

rate at which it grows and unfortunately, this means it may need

to be removed. Other situations may require trees to be removed,

most commonly when they are at a high risk of falling due to

disease or adverse weather events.

Where do I start?

Before you begin, remember to keep yourself, and those around

you, safe. We recognise that not everyone is experienced in tree

trimming and are happy to advise you on what to do. We can arrange

for trees near power lines to be trimmed at your expense, however

we recommend you hire professionals to safely carry out the work.

If you or someone working for you intends to work within four

metres of power lines, a close approach consent is required from

Orion before you start. As a tree owner, you may be liable for any

damage caused by carrying out trimming or felling of trees.

Will I be fined if I don’t comply?

If a cut or trim notice is given to you and you fail to have the tree

trimmed and/or advise us of the time and location of the trim

without a reasonable excuse, this is an offence. This will make you

liable for a fine not exceeding $10,000. If the offence continues,

you will be liable for a further fine of not more than $500 for every

day or part day during which the offence continues.

More info can be found on our website and if

you have any questions or notice any trees

touching power lines in your area, please call

us on 03 363 9898 or 0800 363 9898.

oriongroup.co.nz

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network that provides power to central Canterbury.

We are always here to help if you have any questions

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Wednesday June 17 2020 13

Tasty Bites

There’s no need to

risk it for the brisket

Beef brisket really is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s

inexpensive, full of flavour, and low effort as far as making a

delicious meal goes

Slow-cooked

pulled beef brisket

in tomato sauce

Ingredients

2kg beef brisket (some fat

trimmed)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 onions, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

400g can tomato purée

100ml barbecue sauce

2 tbsp honey (optional)

4 tbsp Worcestershire

sauce

300ml stock (beef is good

but any works fine)

2 tsp smoked paprika

Fresh parsley, to garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 150

deg C.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a

large non-stick frying pan.

Place the brisket on a

chopping board and season

with salt and pepper all

over.

In your heated frying

pan, brown the brisket on

all sides. This should only

take a couple of minutes.

Transfer to a large oven

proof dish (ideally with a

lid).

In your frying pan, cook

onions and garlic for a few

minutes and then add to

the brisket dish.

Add the tomato purée,

barbecue sauce, honey,

Worcestershire sauce,

stock and paprika to the

brisket dish and bring to

the boil.

Cover your dish and

place it in the oven. Let

your beef cook in the oven

for up to 5hr.

Beer-braised brisket.

Transfer the beef to a

clean chopping board and

cover with foil to let the

beef rest for at least 20min.

Return your beef to

the dish (where the sauce

remains) and use forks

to pull the meat apart. It

should pull quite easily.

Serve with parsley and

bread, tacos, coleslaw or

vegetables.

Beer-braised

brisket

12 servings

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp ground black

pepper

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp cayenne pepper

¼ cup salt, plus extra

3-4kg untrimmed brisket

2 onions, thinly sliced

355ml can lager

Directions

Finely chop garlic in a

food processor. Add brown

sugar, mustard, oil, black

pepper, cumin, paprika,

cayenne, and ¼ cup salt and

process until smooth. Rub

all over brisket, working

into crevices. Wrap in

plastic and chill for 24-48hr.

Let meat sit out until room

temperature, about 1hr.

Preheat oven to 160 deg

C. Scatter onions in a large

roasting pan and set brisket,

fat side up, on top.

Add beer and cover with

foil. Braise until meat is

very tender, 5-6hr.

Remove from oven and

switch oven to grill. Grill

brisket, until top is browned

and crisp, 5-10min.

Let brisket cool slightly.

Remove from pan and

shred or slice. Remove

onions with a slotted spoon

and mix into brisket. Taste

and moisten with some

cooking liquid and season

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Selwyn Times

Journeys through stars

and story for Matariki

Journeys through the stars and stories will be at the heart of Matariki celebrations in Selwyn.

Matariki is the traditional Māori new year celebration, observed in July, when the constellation

of Matariki rises in the dawn sky. It is a time for whānau to come together, to remember those

who have passed away in the last year and to celebrate the dawn of a new mahinga kai (food

and natural resource) season. With the kūmara recently harvested it was also a time of feasting,

celebrating and wānanga (learning).

For Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, the local people of Taumutu, the kūmara harvest is even more significant

as Taumutu is the southernmost point where kūmara was grown in Aotearoa New Zealand. This

year Matariki will be marked on 13 July, but celebrations will be held surrounding that date.

To mark Matariki in Selwyn there will be a special visit from Manu, a digital guide who will take

people on a walk through the maramataka or the Māori lunar calendar. Using a smartphone app

‘The Journeys of Manu’ will see virtual guide Manu tell the story of the maramataka as people

walk along a path with way points in Foster Park and along the Liffey in Lincoln. The Journeys of

Manu app can be downloaded from arajourneys.com/journeys-of-manu-maramataka.

The Journeys of Manu will be available from Monday 6 to Sunday 19 July.

The Council will also provide a star guide, put together by volunteers from the West Melton

Observatory, so children and parents can study the night sky and learn about the constellations,

planets and moons. This will be available from Council facilities.

Selwyn libraries will hold story times at the libraries from Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 July. There will

also be a star hunt quiz with prizes available at each of the Selwyn Libraries and the Council

recreation centres, and an online kite-making tutorial.

A message from the Mayor

As we reach a new milestone in New Zealand from the impacts of COVID-19, Mayor Sam Broughton

has shared a message reflecting on the past months.

We did it – and when I say we, I mean Team Selwyn.

No part of our community was untouched by the effects of COVID-19 and every one of us played our part

in getting through the most extraordinary three months in New Zealand’s modern history.

From the outset our Council stuck to a simple plan—keep essential services going, respond to

immediate needs and look out for the vulnerable.

While we were busy keeping on top of these basics, our community pulled out all the stops. I was

humbled by the countless acts of kindness, ingenuity and compassion shown in Level 3 and 4. A great

example was local vegetable farmer Allen Lim inviting volunteers to pick excess stock for food banks.

He has now offered a section of his property where he will grow vegetables exclusively for foodbanks

on an ongoing basis

Reflecting the gargantuan community effort, our Community Response Teams mail dropped information

on support services to over 1500 isolated members of our community, and our welfare team called

3000 vulnerable people across Canterbury to see if there was anything they needed. Much needed food

parcels were delivered and we manned a 24/7 help line.

As we all become more reliant in the internet our library staff called

their over-70s members to check in on them and offer support with

online services. We are all ‘Zoom experts’ now.

As a Council we rapidly adapted, setting up online tools and other ways

to keep services going. We learnt many lessons from this experience

that help us deliver a better service to you. I urge you to do the same.

As we pick up the pieces, it is evident that there is still much hardship

to come. The impact on our households and businesses is still not

fully understood. We will continue to do all we can to support those in

need. You can do your bit by supporting local, that’s what I’ll be doing

for the foreseeable future.

Selwyn rates increase cut to

1.6% average

The Council has signalled it expects to cut its rates increase from an

average 3.5% to around 1.6% for the 2020/21 year, starting from 1

July 2020.

The Council completed deliberations on its draft Annual Plan last

week and indicated it had identified net savings of $1.7 million,

which will be used to reduce the level of the rates increase.

The draft Annual Plan, developed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,

initially proposed an average rates increase of 3.5%. A revised

plan was issued for consultation in April, and the Council asked for

community feedback on options for reducing the rates increase.

Savings identified during the consultation process include deferring

a number of new building projects, streamlining some planning

work, and removing township and ward discretionary funds from the

coming year’s budgets.

Refurbishment work at the Council’s Rolleston offices will also be

deferred, and catering at Council meetings will be stopped. There

will be no increase in staffing numbers this year, other than those

required for new facilities currently under construction. There will

also be no funding for staff salary increases. Council chief executive

David Ward had already confirmed he will take a 15% salary

reduction for the coming 12 months.

Most requests for unbudgeted new funding in the coming year will

not be accommodated at this stage, and several projects will be

reconsidered under the Long-Term Plan process next year.

The expected 1.6% rates increase is an average across the district.

The actual increase will vary according to different property types

and the services provided. The range of increases is expected to

vary between 1.4% for urban residential properties (around $1 a

week) and 3.2% for some larger rural properties. The Council has

also put in place a rates assistance package to help people affected

by COVID-19, including an extended rates payment period and

reduced penalty fees.

The final plan, including confirmed budget and rates proposals, will

be considered by the Council for adoption on Wednesday 24 June.

Demolition of Lincoln

building begins

Work will begin next week on the demolition of the Lincoln Chinese

Takeaway building on Gerald Street.

The building at 5 Gerald Street is being removed as the first step in

opening up the retail area and transforming the street appeal for the

Lincoln Town Centre upgrade.

The work was due to take place at the end of March, but had to

be delayed due to the Alert Level 4 lockdown. Work to prepare

the building for demolition is due to begin on Thursday 25 June is

expected to be completed by Friday 7 August.

The demolition will also allow further developments in this area to

occur more easily during the Lincoln Town Centre upgrade, which is

scheduled to start in 2023, and allow any developments to remain in

keeping with the rest of the town centre design.

A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the

demolition works. Car parks directly in front of the building will

also be closed during the work for safety reasons and for use by

the contractors. Pedestrian access to the adjacent businesses will

be maintained.

A specialist team will safely remove asbestos from the building during

July before the demolition itself starts on 27 July. New Zealand has

strict laws for safe removal and this team will be working to the

Worksafe New Zealand Code of Practice for the management and

removal of asbestos and a site specific safety plan.

Councillor Grant Miller and Council Group Manager Property Douglas Marshall

outside the Gerald Street property ahead of demolition.

Council Call

Selwyn District Council

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)

Rolleston Library

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

Ph 347 2880

Darfield Library & Service Centre

1 South Terrace, Darfield

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780

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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

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.

*These meetings will also be

livestreamed via the Council

website and YouTube Channel.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY

BOARD

Malvern Community Board

Mon 22 June 4pm

Darfield Library

KidsFest coming soon

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, 03 347 2708, stuart.

westoby@selwyn.govt.nz

Council*

Wed 24 June 1pm

Rolleston Council Offices

Audit & Risk Subcommittee*

Wed 1 July 9.30am

Rolleston Council Offices

DISTRICT COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

Coalgate Township Committee

Tue 23 June 7.30pm

Coalgate Fire Station

Darfield Township Committee

Thu 18 June 7.30pm

Darfield Library

Doyleston Community

Committee

Wed 1 July 7.30pm

Osborne Park

Glentunnel Township Committee

Mon 29 June 7.30pm

Glentunnel Community Centre

Killinchy Community

Centre Committee


Applications for this funding

round close Friday 26 June 2020

ALCOHOL NOTICES

ADLEC Ventures Limited has

applied for an on licence.

Objections are open until 29

June. For more information go to

selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.

Leeston Park Committee


Leeston Park Pavilion

Rolleston Residents’ Association

Mon 22 June 7pm

Rolleston Community Centre

Sheffield-Waddington

Community Committee

Thu 18 June 7.30pm

Sheffield Community Hall

Springston Committees -

Community, Hall & Reserve

Wed 17 June 7.30pm

Errol Tweedy Pavilion,

Springston Reserve

Tawera Memorial Hall

Committee

Wed 1 July 7pm

Tawera Memorial Hall

West Melton Residents’

Association

Wed 17 June 7.30pm

West Melton Community and

Recreation Centre

KidsFest is back for the winter holidays and bookings have

opened at selwyn.govt.nz/kidsfest.

Events will be run at Selwyn Libraries and Selwyn Aquatic Centre

and across the district, from giant inflatables at Selwyn Aquatic

Centre to dancing it up at Discomania.

Families are encouraged to get in quick to register their children for their preferred activities, with

perennial favourites such as the high ropes challenge always booking out quickly. This year sees the

return of the always popular Hip Hop classes, with classes available in West Melton and Lincoln. While

the Discomanias will be held allowing children from 3-13 years old to get their wiggle on in Leeston,

West Melton and Lincoln.

ON THE

ROADS

How do I book an

AA appointment?

AA at the Council’s Rolleston HQ have introduced an online

booking system for driver licensing to alleviate disruptions

caused by increased customer volumes.

Customers now need to book an appointment for a driver

licensing application through the online booking portal on the

council website by visiting selwyn.govt.nz/bookaa.

Customers can book a timeslot up to seven days ahead for

slots that are not already booked. They just need to click on

the empty slots on the booking portal.

Customers will need to bring all relevant documentation

to their appointment. If you are unsure what you need to

bring, please visit the NZTA website or phone us on 0800

SELWYN (735 996).

Bookings via the online booking portal are only required

for driver licensing. Other transactions are running as usual

and do not require prior booking.

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.

Trents Road is closed heading south east away from Springs Road

while upgrades are made to the sewer system.

Leeston Road and Brookside Irwell Road intersection is being

upgraded. The intersection is closed to traffic looking to exit

Brookside Irwell Road and a stop/go system is in place for traffic

looking to turn from Leeston Road into Brookside Irwell Road.

Helping others follow in her footsteps

Continuing our series celebrating the Faces of Selwyn. Visit selwyn.govt.nz/facesofselwyn for the full story.

Sheetal Sharma always loved everything about New Zealand. She worked as an education consultant

in India promoting study options in New Zealand until she convinced herself and her husband to study

there too.

“He was planning for higher studies in the US, but I convinced him to come to New Zealand because of

the Kiwi lifestyle and friendly people.

"I just want to live a life in a country where you are close to nature, because I come from a busy city

with lots of traffic and people. The total population of New Zealand is the total population of my city.”

The pair arrived in Invercargill in 2012 and worked in Wellington and Auckland, before moving to

Christchurch in 2017.

Arriving in Christchurch, Sheetal was pregnant with her first child and they went searching for their first

family home. After a visit to friends in Rolleston the couple decided it was the place to be.

Fortunately, the property next door was for sale and they snatched it up.

Sheetal works full time with international students at Lincoln University, helping them to settle into the

new country and supporting their academic needs.

“I understand the challenges of new migrants and I really like to help them. It doesn’t matter if they

come from India, China or any other country; I feel that they have the same challenges in settling in, the

language barrier or the cultural shock, or homesickness – which is why I took up this job.”

Growing up in Hyderabad, in southern India, she lived with her

extended family and her husband under the same roof and had lots

of domestic help that took care of needs around the house. Listening,

reading and watching the news helped her to adapt, she says.

By attending many cultural activities, visiting the temple for prayers

and cooking biryani rice Sheetal stays connected to her culture.

She spends most of her free time with her three-year-old daughter

Arnika who loves feeding the ducks at the pond near their home.

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To register visit

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business.directory@selwyn.govt.nz

Leeston Library & Service Centre

19 Messines Street, Leeston

Ph 347 2871

Lincoln Library & Service Centre

Gerald Street, Lincoln

Ph 347 2876

0800 SELWYN

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SELWYN TIMES

Virtual Reality Drop-In

Sessions

Darfield and Lincoln on

Thursday 3.30-5.30pm

The libraries have some

awesome new tech to check

out. Kayak with the penguins

in Antarctica, fly to the

international space station

and experience zero-gravity,

complete our Beat Saber

challenge, or even tour Anne

Frank’s house. Don’t miss these

sessions to test out the new VR

headsets. Suitable for ages 13 and

over.

Darfield and Lincoln libraries

Device Drop In

Lincoln on Friday, 10am-noon,

Darfield on Friday, 1.30-3.30pm,

Leeston on Friday, 2-4pm

Head along to the informal

support groups to help familiarise

yourself with your digital device.

Whether it’s a tablet or mobile

phone, someone will be able to

help you with the basics.

Lincoln, Darfield, Leeston

libraries

Storytimes

Leeston on Thursday, 10-

10.30am, Lincoln on Thursday,

10.30-11am Darfield on Friday,

10-10.30am and Rolleston on

Sunday, 10.30-11am

Share rhymes, stories and

Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi by

5pm each Wednesday

songs to support your baby’s

early language development,

communication and social skills.

Take a blanket. Aimed at those

aged up to one, but older siblings

welcome. Free, weekly sessions,

term-time only.

Leeston, Lincoln, Darfield and

Rolleston libraries

Rhymetime: Wriggles and

Giggles

Lincoln on Friday, 9.30-10am

Stories, songs, rhymes and

bubbles make up this session,

which is designed to assist with

early language development.

Aimed at children aged one to

three. Free, weekly sessions,

term-time only.

Lincoln Library

Lego Club

Darfield on Friday, 3.30-

4.30pm and Leeston on Monday,

3.30-4.30pm

Recommended for primary

school aged children. Children

under eight years of age must

be accompanied by an adult.

Free. Drop in only, with limited

spaces. No bookings taken.

Leeston Library

Discovery Time

Lincoln on Sunday, 1.30-3pm

Head along to discover a new,

fun and creative activity each

Go along to the baby sensory events which are designed to help cultivate early language

and literacy, and support the development of motor skills from birth to 1 year. Share

interactive songs, stories, sensory boards and bubbles. Lincon Library on Thursday, 9.30-10am

and Rolleston Library on Friday, 9.30-10am.

week at the library. Drop in, no

bookings necessary.

Lincoln Library

Mahjong Beginners Group

Lincoln on Monday, 1-3pm

Are you interested in playing

mahjong? Go along to this

session to learn how to play. No

bookings are necessary.

Lincoln Library

Lincoln Farmers and Craft

Market

Saturday, 10am-1pm

The market is back up and

running again with some

restrictions. The organisers

recommend people only attend

if they are going to shop and no

seating or tables will be provided

to minimise contact. No tastings

or samples will be on offer. If you

are ill please do not attend.

Gerald St

Market@254

Saturday, 9.30am-1pm

Go along to enjoy local food

and entertainment and browse

the wide variety of stalls. This

weekend will be the market’s very

first car boot sale. Rain or shine.

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Rolleston Farmers Market

Sunday, 9am-12.30pm

Most stalls in the market are

back up and running. A great

range of veges, meats, honey,

flowers, cheeses, coffee will be

on offer plus an Oamaru stone

carver will be showing his

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Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ)

and Premier Partner NZI are excited to

launch the NZI Rural Women NZ Business

Awards 2020.

“The Awards are a great opportunity to

showcase the creativity and innovation

of rural women entrepreneurs and how

they support rural communities with their

businesses,” says National President Fiona

Gower.

“We are especially pleased that NZI will

be joining as Premier Partner again this

year.

“We recognise that it has been an

incredibly tough time for many New

Zealanders and that makes it even more

relevant to celebrate the resilience of these

women-owned and operated businesses by

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“There has never been a better time to

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“Many of these businesses have grown

because a rural woman has identified a

need in their family or community and

they have developed their skills and

knowledge to bring these businesses to life.

“These business owners employ local

people as their businesses grow and

also support other local businesses and

suppliers which in turn, creates more

opportunities in those local communities

and economies.

“As a result of the Covid-19 virus

this year the judges will specifically be

considering the resilience, innovation and

adaptability of the entrants’ businesses as

part of the judging criteria.

“We want to encourage rural women

who own and/or operate rural businesses

to enter the Awards this year so that we

can support and promote them, and

celebrate their entrepreneurial journeys.

“If you are a rural woman in business,

enter. If you know a rural woman in

business, encourage her to enter.

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Good winter grazing

practices urged as

cold weather closes in

The Winter Grazing Action Group

says farmers are taking steps to improve

wintering systems despite the challenges

of COVID-19 restrictions and weather

events.

Action group chair Dr Lindsay Burton

said it was important everyone worked

together to ensure farmers had the right

tools to get through winter.

“Ensuring you follow a gradual

transition plan when moving your

animals from pasture to crop and back

again will help prevent issues. This is

particularly important for cattle wintered

on fodderbeet,” says Dr Burton.

“For farmers, the focus heading into

winter should be on providing the right

feed at the right time, as well as shelter

and easy access to drinking water. Doing

this should have the flow-on effect of

limiting stock movement and help reduce

damage to crop and soil.”

Farmers and rural professionals should

refer to the levy organisations websites

– Beef+LambNZ, DairyNZ & Deer

Industry NZ. They have advice on good

winter grazing practices and specific

recommendations for transitioning stock

onto crop and balancing the diet which

differs between the species.

During the lockdown period, Dr

Burton says the action group has

remained committed to progressing its

work to improve wintering practices,

meeting virtually to keep up the

momentum.

“We recognise the good work that

has already been done by farmers

throughout New Zealand but particularly

in Southland, to improve their wintering

systems. The fact that everyone has been

so proactive, in spite of the challenges

they have faced with adverse weather

events and COVID-19 restrictions,

should be applauded.”

Following a nationwide anti-grazing

campaign which highlighted some

Southland cows standing in mud,

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor

set up a taskforce which undertook a

review of current practices and made 11

recommendations to be taken forward

by the pan-sector Winter Grazing Action

Group.

The recommendations, which

included some work to understand and

mitigate the causes of the animal welfare

consequences from intensive winter

grazing practices; and work to recognise

the barriers to adopting improved animal

welfare practices, have been taken up by

the action group with gusto, Taskforce

chair Dr John Hellström says.

“Improving winter grazing systems

is not something that can be achieved

overnight but the action group is on

the right track and I’m confident that

the recommendations the taskforce

made are being progressed to ensure

improvements for this winter and

beyond.”

The action group is focussed

on educating farmers on careful

management when introducing stock to

new feed types and ensuring contingency

plans are in place to manage any severe

or prolonged wet winter weather.

In the short-term, Burton says there

are actions farmers can take now to

ensure the immediate welfare of their

animals, including making appropriate

shelter available when needed as well as

suitable areas for stock to lie down.

“That could be as simple as planning to

graze the best sheltered paddock last, and

keeping it ‘up your sleeve’ for a weather

event.

“Changing practice will take a long

time; this is not a one-winter solution but

we will keep working with farmers and

sector leaders to improve things now and

in the future.”

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No excuse for

treating yourself

You don’t need an excuse to step inside

Any Excuse in Lincoln and you will be

forgiven for not wanting to leave without

that special gift or treat for yourself.

Owner Denise Arnst prides herself on

offering quality homeware, art, jewellery

and gifts for all occasions and the

majority are sourced locally.

Of the 12 South Island suppliers, 10 are

from Christchurch, including Ico Traders,

Klippan, Image Vault, Ned Collection,

Lyttelton Lights and Linden Leaves.

“There is a wealth of creative talent out

there and I am really proud to source as

many local companies as I can. All the

artworks are by New Zealand artists.”

Any Excuse has been open for a year

and is a labour of love for Denise, offering

an opportunity to use her design and

creative skills after 22 years in banking.

Denise and her team of Janine and Viv

love helping customers come up with

special gifts or design advice for that

throw or cushion that can transform and

personalise even the most simple décor.

The shop has so many choices when it

comes to a last minute birthday or special

occasion gift that shows you care with a

range of prices including candles, baby

clothes, soaps, accessories, coffee mugs or

leather wallets and bags. After all it is the

thought that counts.

Most popular as a gift, and as a treat,

says Denise, is their range of handselected,

unique and classy jewellery. And

there are plenty of beautifully coloured

scarves, snoods, hats and gloves for

winter add warmth and colour to your

winter outfit.

Complemented by a huge choice of

plant holders the healthy looking indoor

plants are a recent addition at Any Excuse

adding that finishing touch to any room

or as a simple gift for people of all ages.

Next time you are in Lincoln you do

not need an excuse to visit Any Excuse

as they are open seven days a week at

3/4Eastfield Drive, Lincoln. Opening

hours are 9am until 5pm Monday to

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We have a large range

of scarves, snoods, hats

and gloves for winter.

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HOME PROFESSIONALS

It’s a good time

to own a home

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Current market conditions are particularly

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their lowest for some time and there are a number of

incentives available for first home buyers.

Now is a good time to enter the housing market,

to increase the equity in your home by paying more

principal off your mortgage, or to trade up.

Government restrictions on the loan-to-value ratio

(LVR) have recently been eased, giving banks the

ability to lend to people with a lower deposit. First

home buyers also have the capacity to draw down

their KiwiSaver funds, and to apply for a Government

HomeStart Grant. Add to this, the low interest rates,

and there may never have been a better time to move

from renting to realising the dream of owning a

home. More financial support may also be available to

first home buyers who build new.

The team at Generation Homes are very

experienced in assisting first home buyers, guiding

them through the process and determining what is

right for their needs.

Generation Homes’ owners, Evan and Nadja Beker

are committed to ensuring their clients have a positive

experience. Clients are included throughout the build

and their Sales Consultant keeps them informed as

the build progresses. Their expertise and customer

focus is the reason they have hundreds of satisfied

clients.

A full design service is part of the Generation

Homes’ package, along with assistance in the choice

of fixtures and fittings, and services of a Colour

Consultant.

Generation Homes offers peace of mind with a fully

fixed price contract and guaranteed build time so

clients know exactly what their new home will cost,

and when they will move in.

A complete package with no surprises is part of the

Generation Homes’ experience. From the land to the

building of the home, kitchen appliances, fixtures and

fittings, hard landscaping like paths and driveway,

clothesline and letterbox, all are included in the

quoted price. There is also the capacity to have the

soft landscaping of lawns and garden beds completed.

Many extra features are part of Generation Homes’

standard specifications, like: a RibRaft foundation

ensuring the most solid foundation available; solid

external building wrap, which adds rigidity to the

home with less movement and helps reduce future

maintenance; architraves and coving; and tiled

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Home ownership provides financial security,

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All you need for your outdoor space

Local company The Outdoor Space

is truly the place to go to for anything

you need for your outdoor space and

owner Aaron Bartlett recommends

a landscaping plan as an excellent

investment.

For $495 you will be provided with

a full section design under 1000m2,

making it a great investment whether

you do the work or get The Outdoor

Space on the job.

This time of year ready lawn can

still be laid and it is also a good time

to think about irrigation.

“We can design and install a fully

automatic system for lawns, gardens

and vege gardens, even with wifi so

you can water your garden while

away on holiday. Artificial grass is

becoming more popular as an easy

care alternative with little upkeep

expenses,” says Aaron.

It is also a good time to get the team

to build your raised vegetable gardens

ready for spring planting. Options

include macrocarpa sleepers, old

railway sleepers, pine or The Outdoor

Space can build a kitset you can put

together yourself or provide one

fully installed complete wit soil and

compost.

Extending your living space is all

about creating an outdoor area where

you can entertain and cook.

Outdoor fires and fire pits make

your outdoor space useable over

winter and the team sells prebuilt

kitset fires or they can personally

design and build to suit your needs.

Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens are

another way of making the best use of

your outdoor space and, again, the

team can design and build.

The Outdoor Space team love

new challenges and enjoy bringing

clients’ ideas to life including

paving, irrigation, lawns, planting,

fences, pergolas, water features,

outdoor fires and fire pits, raised

planters, decks, stonework, brick

and blockwork, artificial grass,

outdoor kitchens and garden sheds.

To keep up to date with

The Outdoor Space like them

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information call Aaron on 021

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website at www.theoutdoorspace.

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Garage doors increase home’s value

A garage door is the biggest door in

your home and needs to stand up to

the elements for years to come. Custom

Made Garage Doors designs and builds

high quality garage doors in Selwyn/

Christchurch and is New Zealand’s leading

architectural garage door company.

The company also has a branch in

Wanaka and covers the Queenstown

Southern Lakes area offering an extensive

range of options that fit your home’s

individuality.

Their mission is to give you the best

quality and design for your money while

providing the look of tomorrow today.

They stand by their workmanship and

innovative door designs and invite you to

find out what garage door works best for

you and your home.

Custom Made Garage Doors Ltd

dominates the market in architectural

garage doors throughout New Zealand

supplying over 35 other door companies

as well as their own local clients.

The company is renowned for the best

flat panel insulated sectional doors on the

market today. This top-selling insulated

range includes the Phoenix flat panel and

Nevada/Idaho negative detail sectional

doors followed closely by their popular

Smart Line range.

All doors are quality built, powder

coated and can be insulated for

energy efficiency. They are available in

aluminium, Corten steel and copper and

are in high demand nationwide.

Custom Made Garage Doors also

specialises in timeless cedar doors and

gates. Choose from the popular vertical

and horizontal TG&V cedar style or

consider a barn style cedar door to create

a memorable impression.

Their extensive range of doors can be

manufactured to suit their clients’ needs

with some doors being up to 8 metres

wide. Affordable off-the-shelf sectionals

and tilt and roller doors are also available

and the company is the authorised dealer

for Merlin garage door and gate openers.

If your garage door needs repairs, spare

parts or servicing, Custom Made Garage

Doors can help. All their products and

workmanship are fully guaranteed.

Their experienced team is happy to

discuss a garage door solution that will

best satisfy your budget, individual

requirements and home aesthetics.

Call Custom Made Garage Doors Ltd

on 0800 661366 to discuss your options

or visit www.custommade.co.nz.

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When it comes to custom-made gates

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the experience to help you choose the

perfect gate or fencing solution for your

home.

A Canterbury-based and familyoperated

business, the team at Town &

Country Gates prides themselves with

their workmanship, producing high

quality customised gates and fencing to

ensure you get a product built to last.

Town & Country Gates offers a range

of gate styles including louvered, slat,

T & G, ACM or standard open railed

designs for sliding or swing driveway

and pedestrian gates. Choose from

aluminium, timber or a combination of

both (dependant on gate design).

They also make metal fencing panels

to match your gates as well as being an

agent for colour screen fencing.

You can get an idea of the colours

and designs that will best suit your

needs and complement your property

by visiting their website at www.

townandcountry.co.nz and clicking on

Gate Visualiser.

Helping to keep your property

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your property using quality automation

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intercoms or just a standard kit.

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christchurch.justfunerals.co.nz

SHELTERBELT TRIMMING

Boundary

Trimming

Call Tony Dempsey

Phone 03 325 3256

Mobile 0274 323 943

Hire

Excavator & Dozer Hire

Enquire for rate

Tim: 027 285 7454

Barry: 027 432 5195


Enquire for rate

Tim: 027 285 7454

Barry: 027 432 5195


Enquire for rate

Tim: 027 285 7454

Barry: 027 432 5195

Hire


Enquire for rate

Tim: 027 285 7454

FOR

HIRE

HORSE FLOATS

LOG SPLITTER

Quality equipment

reasonable rates.

PHONE / TEXT

027 499 2908

ADD SOME

COLOUR

TO YOUR ADVERT!

Barry: 027 432 5195

Select Services

Specialising in:

Driveways

Outdoor Areas

Patios, Pathways,

Residential

& Commercial Floors

Professional Advice

Free Quotes

Frank McWatt

03 423 9344

027 274 0342

allwaysconcrete@gmail.com

www.allwaysconcrete.nz

Need a hand?

✤ Lawns & Edges

✤ Landscaping

✤ Gardening

✤ Hedge Trimming

✤ Handyman Jobs

✤ Casual or One Off

Phone Mike Lineton

022 341 8848

Your local

Selwyn District

GARDENER/

HANDYMAN

Select Services

Hedge tRimming

& gaRden

maintenance

• Hedge Trimming

• Small Trees and Shrubs Topped,

Shaped or Removed

• Trenching and Digging Buckets

• Garden Maintenance

• Landscaping

• Cleanups Available

• Wood Splitter for Hire

JuSt Small

HedgeS

Stu Reid OWNER OPERATOR

Phone: (03) 325-4664 | Mobile: 021-500-519

hedgesandmore.co.nz

To Let

RENT ME!

Ideal as an extra

bedroom or office.

no bond required

Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth.

Three convenient sizes from $70 a week:

Standard 3.6m x 2.4m

Large 4.2m x 2.4m | Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m

Visit our website

www.justcabins.co.nz

for display cabin locations

www.justcabins.co.nz

Trades & Services

• Irrigation • Drainage • Driveways

• Auger Hole Drilling

• Land Clearing & Development

• Culvert Installation • Construction Site Works

• Tree & Hedge Removal • Concrete Breaker

Phone Mike: 027 272 8058 OR 03 324 4323 A/H

g.m.contracting@xtra.co.nz

www.gmcontracting.co.nz

GLAZING

TWISTY GLASS &

GLAZING LTD

• Mirrors • Pet Door Specialists

• Splashbacks • All Broken Windows

THE CAT DOOR MAN

Phone Cushla or Darren Twist

027 352 6225

Tyre Servicing

All tyres & tyre servicing at home or work

Pricing options to suit your needs

Mobile Tyreland Christchurch

03 3895005 or hamish.gerard@mobiletyreland.co.nz

No job to big or small.

Supply carpet, underlay and garage carpet.

Experienced in installing second hand carpet.

Carpet samples.

Free measure and quote!

Call David 0272319931

www.davidfarmercarpetlayer.co.nz

Lawn mowing

Hedge trimming

Gardening

Weed eating

Spraying

and much more

Call Todd

0212059543

toddmc.greenacres@gmail.com

Trades & Services

DECORATORS

Driveways

SWAINS

KIWI KERB

(Since 2005)

Over 22 Years Experience

Quality

Workmanship

• Driveways

• Kerb &

Channel

• Garden Edging

New Paint • Repaints

Wallpapering • Fences

Feature Walls

Floor & Roof Painting

Spray Painting

Light Commercial

Restoring Timber

* Finance available (T’s & C’s apply)

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury

www.andertondecorators.co.nz

www.facebook.com/andertondecorators

027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN

Freephone: 0800 081 400

swainskiwikerb@gmail.com

Trades & Services

FOR ALL YOUR

★Garden Clean-ups

★Pruning

★Lawn Mowing

★Garden Maintenance

Call us today for a FREE quote

PH 0800 4 546 546

(0800 4 JIMJIM)

Selwyn

Accounting

Ltd

For all your

Accounting &

Tax Needs

03 741 1783

027 332 8086

brian@

selwynaccounting.co.nz


Wednesday June 17 2020 27

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100

Trades & Services

Trades & Services

Trades & Services

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

Excavations

• Driveways

• Car Parks

• Site Cleaning

• Demolition

• Farm Tracks

• Drain Cleaning

• Stump & Hedge

Removal

• Ashpalt Concrete

Wide range

oF TruckS

For a Free Quote

on your next project

Phone Steve on 021 338 247

or 325 7922

landscaping

You can have your gardens, trees,

shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best

all year round, for a great price.

Residential & Commercial Landscaping

• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation

• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance

• Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups

New Home Landscaping

Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features

• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual

• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable

Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388

Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz

www.revivelandscaping.co.nz

D & H Autos

wanted

Vehicles, 4x4,

motorbikes

• Tennis Courts &

Swimming Pools

• Chip Seal Driveways

• Diggers – 2 Ton

up to 20 Ton

• Excavators

• Bobcat & Drilling

• For Posthole &

Fence hole

Free

QuoTe

Landscape

Construction and

Garden Maintenance

SELWYN AGRI

FAMILY • FARMING • FINANCE

Andrew Owen B Com (Ag)

With over thirty years experience in the

Rural Finance and Farm Appraisal industry

I am well qualified to assist South Island

Farming Families, particularly in the areas of:

• Family farm succession

• Funding negotiations with Rural Financiers

• Ongoing governance of farming business’s

Phone: 0274 344 886

Email: aowenselwynagri@gmail.com

FAMILY FARMING FINANCE

Not running, rusty, damaged,

unfinished projects, deceased

estates. Any make from 1920s

to 1990s. We pay top dollars.

For friendly service phone

Harry 021 550 038

HARBOURSIDE

FIRES

CHIMNEY

SWEEPING

Logburners –

Pellet – ULEB

Installations

Maintenance

Bird Protection

Phone Duane

027 428 9026

328 9990

Keeping the home

fires burning

UDI PAINTING &

DECORATING

For all painting and

decorating services.

Fully Qualified

• Interior &

Exterior Painting

• Wallpapering

• Plastering

• Roof Painting

Quality Services

FREE QUOTES

Contact Udi Aale

Ph. 021 074 2075

AWSOM ROOFS

24/7

MOSS

TREATMENT

ROOFS $300

• Oamaru StOne

• Driveway

• PathS

• hOuSe

• General exterior

wash Down

• tidy up

Ph: 027 561 4629

Kevin

ACE HIGH

PLUMBING

All Plumbing

Gasfitting

Drainlaying

Blocked Drains

Log Fires,

Wetbacks

Gas Hotwater

Phone

021 454 864

BATHROOM TILER

wet area waterproofing,

underfloor heating, soap

boxes, old to new, for best

results, call Devon on 021

375-888 or 03 329 5511

BUILDER QUALIFIED

Decks, T & G Flooring,

Villa Restoring, New

Homes, Weatherboards.

Free Quotes. Bennet &

Sons Ltd Sam 027 496-

9362 or Tony 027 224-

0374

CARPET LAYING

Exp. Repairs, uplifting,

relaying, restretching.

Phone John on 0800

003181, 027 240 7416

jflattery@xtra.co.nz

CARPENTER

HANDYMAN

Small Job Specialists,

Carpentry, Repairs,

Decking & Maintenance,

40 years experience, no

job too small, Ph Warren

03 322-1103 or 027 697-

8541

Bellamy’s

Furniture

Furniture made to

order and restoration

by tradesman with

35yrs experience.

PH Stephen

021 073 2624

Trades & Services

LANDSCAPING

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,

Decking, Fencing.

Kanga & small digger

services. Check out Squire

Landscaping on facebook.

FREE QUOTES. Ph

Arthur 347-8796, 027

220-7014 Edwin 027 220-

7154

POWER CABLE

Our Cable or yours,

phone-fibre-water installs,

COC supplied, trenching

and cable locatingservice,

owner operator

FREE quote ph

Gerard 0272379742

RJB PLUMBING

Renovations, New Houses,

Hot Water Cylinders,

Kitchens Bathroom

Upgrades, Laundries,

General Maintenance ,

Water Filters. Phone Mark

0278690026

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE

Fast friendly professional

service. 25 yrs exp.

Shearing, drenching, hoof

trimming etc. Call Shaun

021 204 1274

STUMP GRINDING

Best price guarantee Tony

0275 588 895

TILING

Flooring - Splashbacks

- Wall incl tile removal,

reg master tiler, ph

Dave 027 334 4125

TILING

Flooring - Splashbacks

- Wall incl tile removal,

reg master tiler, ph

Dave 027 334 4125

WINDOW CLEANING

Brown & White Ltd.

Family owned since 2001.

Ph Paul 027 229 3534

BUTCHER

SERVICE

Watkins Home Kill

Processing Beef, Pigs,

Sheep, Deer & Fish.

Smoking Bacon, Ham

and small goods.

Mobile slaughter service.

124 Burdons Road

Burnham

Phone Tim 347 6693

We are seeking a motivated, energetic,

positive person to join our Learning Assistants

(Teacher Aides) team. The position will be

primarily supporting the learning programme in

the area of Years 5 - 8. The key task is to support

learners’ engagement in learning.

This role is 13 hours 30min per week for Term 3.

Future terms will be determined at a later point.

There will be the opportunity to work with other

learners with a variety of learning needs,

including behaviour needs, in the future.

Previous experience working with high needs

learners and engaging reluctant learners in their

learning is preferred.

Applications close Wednesday 24 June at 12pm

please send your CV and covering letter to:

Tracey Ogle: office@westmelton.school.nz

Please direct any queries to Jeanette Neal:

jeanette.neal@westmelton.school.nz

Public Notices

FARM CLEARING SALE

Tai Tapu June 26 th & 27 th

Old tractors, Trucks and Cars. Farm &

Contractors machinery and Implements

Mazda 929 Sedan, Ford Transit truck, Volvo 760

car, T.E.A Fergy tractor and implements, Allis

Gleaner F2 Combine, modern large Rotary Hoe,

Mulcer, Aitchison drill, Cultivators Rollers etc Plus

many more general items.

Viewing day Friday 26 th June.

Sale by sealed bid tender onsite. Results posted on

site after 1.30pm. Sign posted from Hayes Road,

Halswell – Tai Tapu Road

Enquiries Wayne 313 5462 | Elaine 323 8298

Vehicles Wanted

CAR REMOVALS

$$CASH PAID$$

CARS, VANS, UTES

& 4X4 WANTED

NZ OWNED

AND

OPERATED

FOR

24 YEARS

We use world class vehicle

depollution systems

0800 8200 600

www.pickapart.co.nz

2284592

Aussie 2020 HArvest

We are looking for 2-3 NZ guys with a

farming background to come and join

us for harvest.

Duties include mainly combining,

swathing, chaser bin operation,

maintenance and oaten hay

production.

Accommodation, meals

& vehicle supplied.

Starting in northern New South Wales

mid October and finishing in Southern

Victoria early to mid January.

Wages negotiated upon experience.

Please send applications to:

smithandsmith3475@gmail.com

Public Notices

MILITARY EXERCISE

Range Shooting and

Night Firing Activity

15 June – 03 July 2020

The general public is to be advised that a NZ Army

Exercise will be conducted on the West Melton

Rifle Range area over the period of 15 June – 03

July 2020.

The exercise will involve up to 30 personnel of 2/1

Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment

from Burnham Military Camp.

Training will involve soldiers firing on the range

and will include a Night shoot on the 24 June with

all firing finished no later than 9pm.

Other than the 24 June, all other firing will be

conducted between 8am & 5pm daily. No High

explosives will be used. No soldiers will be moving

in public with weapons during this exercise.

For more information please contact:

Tony Hewitt on 0211670421.

ADVERTISE YOUR

BUSINESS HERE

Phone for further details

(03) 379 1100

28 Wednesday June 17 2020


M-A

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

SELWYN TIMES

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

ROLLESTON - 112 Branthwaite Drive

DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT

• 224m 2 4 bedroom 2 bathroom brand new home

• Fully fenced 753m 2 section on council reserve

boundary

• Sunny open-plan living and separate lounge

• 2.7m stud plus overheight doors

• Kitchen with walk-in pantry and high-end appliances

• Heated by log burner and 2x roof mounted heat

pumps

• Fully tiled, underfloor heated bathrooms

• Carpeted 2 car garage & separate laundry

• Excellent location on a quiet, private section

OPEN HOME

Open Home: Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Price: Neg Over $680,000

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0734

NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON - 17 Philippa Drive

SIMPLY SO DIFFERENT

• 2 year old, 193m 2 , 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


Price: $570,000


NEW LISTING

Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz

Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930


ROLLESTON - 62 Riverstone Drive

RARE FIND – HOME, UNIT AND FOUR

CAR GARAGING

• Superbly constructed in 2018

• Expansive 352m 2 executive home

• Home and one-bedroom unit

• Five double bedrooms

• Large master with ensuite and walk in robe

• Three living areas

• Designated study

• Premium kitchen with quality appliances

• Large butlers pantry

• Separate laundry

• Four car garaging

• Further additional parking for motor home and/or boat

• Desirable and popular location




Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

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

View: By Appointment

Price: Neg over $530,000


Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576


NEW LISTING

DUNSANDEL - 6 Albert James Place

TWO DWELLINGS ON PRIVATE

5459M 2 SECTION

• Beautifully maintained 5459m 2 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




Cameron McRae 027 7696 696

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657

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


• Attached double garage and stacks of storage

Cameron McRae

027 769 6696

cameron@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

Open Home: Sun 12.00 - 12.30pm

Price: $559,000


NEW LISTING

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


Price: Neg Over $1,100,000


Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657

chris@marealestate.co.nz

DARFIELD - Creyke Road

TORLESSE ESTATE

• 7 x 1 Hectare blocks

• Power, telephone, fibre and town water

to boundary

• Close to all Darfield amenities

• Titles issued

Agent on Site Sun 2.30 – 3.30pm

Price: $250,000 Per Block


Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657


AGENT ON SITE

WEST MELTON - 506 West Melton

Road

IDEAL LIFESTYLE LOCATION

• 5 bedroom, 280m 2 family home on 4 hectares

• 3 living areas leading onto outdoor living areas

• Separate bedroom with ensuite located off the garage

• Deer fenced, well subdivided, and sheltered

• Excellent outbuildings including stables and hayshed

• Unique, established NZ native planted area

• Located on the fringe of the West Melton township

Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930


OPEN HOME

Open Home: Sun 12.00 – 12.30pm



WEST MELTON - 74 Alpineview

IDEAL 4 HECTARE LIFESTYLE LIVING

• Secluded quiet lifestyle block

• Well maintained four/five bedroom 266m2 family

home

• Recent upgrades include master bedroom incl

ensuite, main bathroom & double glazing

• Unique layout

• Heatpump, log burner & gas hot water

• Heated concrete swimming pool with large

entertaining deck area

• Well subdivided allowing a multitude of livestock

options

• Recently installed new submersible pump

Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930


OPEN HOME




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


Wednesday June 17 2020 29

Front

An open letter to the residents of Selwyn,

I’m writing to introduce myself and seek your support in electing me as your next Member of Parliament.

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis it has caused, Selwyn needs an

experienced, energetic, empathetic representative - and we urgently need to return to a National

Government to get New Zealand working again.

I’ve worked as journalist and an export trade specialist, a communications manager for large tourism

companies and a jack of all trades for small start ups. I grew up on a sheep and beef farm here in this

region and I spent nearly four years working for the previous National Government - three years as Press

Secretary to Rt Hon Sir Bill English as Minister of Finance and as Prime Minister.

All those experiences have taught me how crucial it is for our families and businesses to be

supported with frameworks that allow them to get ahead.

With our current local MP Amy Adams moving from Selwyn to the National Party list, our electorate

needs another strong voice in Parliament to continue advocating for the critical infrastructure and

investment our rapidly growing communities need to realise our ambition.

It would be my privilege to serve you.

Kind regards

Nicola Grigg

National Party Candidate for Selwyn

Nicola Grigg

Selwyn

nicola.grigg@national.org.nz

nicolagrigg.national.org.nz

@NicolaGriggSelwyn

Authorised by Nicola Grigg, Level 2, 363 Colombo Street, Christchurch

I

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30 Wednesday June 17 2020


SELWYN TIMES

Centre Spread

I love this region. I was born and raised on our family farm in

Mt Somers - I grew up here and am proud to call it home.

My whole family farm in this district - from the Rakaia Gorge, down to the foothills,

and out across the Canterbury plains.

I’ve been immersed in farming and politics most of my life - I am the great granddaughter

of the MP for Ashburton, Major Arthur Grigg and his wife Mary Grigg –

who later became National’s first female MP following the death of her husband in

Africa during the second World War.

I

I

c

Nicola Grigg Selwyn



@NicolaGriggSelwyn


Wednesday June 17 2020 31

In my most recent role as a trade specialist at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

I’ve been given some real insights into how business owners in this electorate are

coping in the current economic environment.

I care deeply about the sustainable conservation of our natural environment and,

in my spare time, spend as much of it as I can in Selwyn’s great outdoors hiking,

running, riding and skiing.

32 Wednesday June 17 2020


SELWYN TIMES

Back

In my view the biggest impact of Covid-19 on Selwyn

communities has been economic - unemployment

is expected to jump to 7.1 per cent, there’s been

an alarming 48% increase in people applying for

job seeker benefits and recent Infometrics data

confirmed our local economy will contract by around

5 per cent in the next year, coupled with the loss of

over 2000 jobs.

This is especially concerning given Selwyn has

historically been something of a national economic

powerhouse, with a GDP at twice that of the rest of

the country and unemployment at half the rate.

That is why I so firmly believe we absolutely must

return to National’s proven formula of economic

management. Now, more than ever, we need to

deliver a message of hope and ambition to New

Zealanders by offering practical, solutions-driven

policy and ideas - as only National can.

With just three months to go until the 2020 General

Election, I will be working tirelessly to earn your vote so

that we can return to the kind of leadership that will

allow Selwyn to grow and thrive.

I will be out and about in the electorate every day

and I look forward to meeting you. Please feel free to

contact me at any time.

Nicola Grigg Selwyn



@NicolaGriggSelwyn

Authorised by Nicola Grigg, Level 2, 363 Colombo Street, Christchurch

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT

INSIDE

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 17TH JUne, 2020

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOME

TwO SePaRaTe DwelliNgS - eNDleSS POSSibiliTieS

In the heart of Rolleston this appealing property offers a fantastic

opportunity for large/extended families, work from home and a

possible income stream alternative. The main 295sqm (approx)

home, offers 4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 ensuites, 2

separate living areas, separate dining and recently upgraded

kitchen with stone bench tops and pantry. Recent renovations

provide a separate studio that offers a large double bedroom,

tiled ensuite, separate living area and modern kitchen. Access to

the studio area is non-intrusive to the rest of the home allowing

for maximum privacy. The heating solutions include, double

glazing, modern central heating system and 2 cosy gas fires.

The second dwelling built in 2012, is separate from the main

home and consists of 63sqm (approx) of modern living and is

ideally suited for a couple. It consists of an open plan living area,

modern well-equipped kitchen with gas hob/quality appliances,

large double master bedroom with walk in robe and modern

bathroom. This property is double glazed, has its own heat pump

and fibre. The combined living of both properties offers: 5 double

bedrooms, 4 living areas, 3 kitchens, 2 bathrooms and 2 ensuites.

Another feature is the triple car garage, in-ground heated solar

and heat pump swimming pool sited on 1297sqm (approx.)

section.

Price by Negotiation

www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0729

Jackie Derrick

Contact:

027 636 3576

03 347 9949


15 Frame Crescent, Rolleston Open Home: Sunday, 1.15pm - 1.45pm

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Licensed under the REAA Act 2008

Local Knowledge

Experienced Agents

Proven Results

Call today we would be delighted to assist you


2

Darfield 44 McLaughlins Road

Darfield 17 McHugh Crescent

A family-sized opportunity

4 2 2 2

Office and view at 17 McHugh

3 2 2 4

This executive 240sqm (approximately) family home

boasts four spacious bedrooms, including a master

with ensuite and walk-in-robe. The kitchen is simply

superb, with distinctive design elements contributing

to a space which is at once both highly-functional and

aesthetically pleasing. Thoughtfully configured living

areas with two heat-pumps and seamless

indoor/outdoor flow. The landscaped 800sqm

(approximately) section is ideal for families of all

shapes and sizes, with manicured lawns offering

plenty of room for the kids to play and pets to roam.

Rural outlook and close to schools.

For Sale offers invited over $650,000

View 10.45-11.15am Sun 21 Jun

or by appointment

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz

Emma Groom 027 555 1075

emma.groom@bayleys.co.nz

Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Contemporary 295sqm (approx.) family home with

three double bedrooms (master with ensuite and walkin

robe), family bathroom and separate toilet. Wellappointed

kitchen with modern appliances and walkin

pantry. Open plan north-facing dining/living area.

Upstairs space with kitchenette and balcony with

mountain views giving options as a great space for

both living or working from home. The sunny,

sheltered courtyard is ideal for entertaining and

relaxing. Generous 6,978sqm (approx.) section with

landscaped gardens including established orchard,

vegetable beds, garden shed and tunnel house.

Asking Price $869,000

View 2-2.30pm Sun 21 Jun or by appointment



Emma Groom 027 555 1075





bayleys.co.nz/5511758


FINAL NOTICE

Boundary lines are indicative only

Self-contained unit

Darfield 17 Bridge Road

Halswell 352/352A Marshs Road

Private family sanctuary

Contemporary 270sqm (approximately) family home

sits on an expansive 1.1868ha (approximately) lifestyle

block. Five bedrooms and two living areas offer the

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.


5 2 2 3

Price by Negotiation

View 1.30-2pm Sun 21 Jun or by appointment





Emma Groom 027 555 1075



Lifestyle and location - invest

in land!

4.8ha lifestyle property located within a few minutes

of Prebbleton and only 15 minutes to the inner city.

The 326sqm home was tastefully modernised in the

late 1990's. Fully self-contained one bedroom unit.

Multitude of outbuildings, parking and garage

facilities. Working from home is a real option here. 4ha

bare land lot with power and phone connections is

adjacent and also for sale. This is the ideal property,

providing genuine opportunities in a high profile

location.


6 3 2 3

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

1pm, Tue 23 Jun 2020

View Sun 2.30-3pm

Chris Jones 027 220 5043

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz


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Rolleston 23 Ledbury Drive

Tai Tapu 768 Christchurch Akaroa Road

Exceptionally attractive

4 2 2 2

A lifestyle less ordinary

3 3 2 5

This quality 233sqm (approx.) family home boasts

four generously proportioned bedrooms, including a

master accompanied by a luxurious ensuite. The sleek,

contemporary kitchen is a highlight, while the open

plan layout harmoniously blends versatile living areas.

Excellent indoor/outdoor flow provides easy access

outside. The easy-care 762sqm (approx.) section

features a sheltered Kwila deck (complete with down

lights) and a sun-soaked patio that's perfect for

entertaining and relaxing, while double, internal

access garaging adds further appeal.

Asking Price $680,000

View 3-3.30pm Sun 21 Jun or by appointment






This 3ha property is only a minute away from the

centre of Tai Tapu and a comfortable drive to 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, a discreet library nook and

separate study. A sleepout complete with a bathroom

is a further bonus. 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.


1pm, Wed 1 Jul 2020

View Sun 1.15-1.45pm



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500





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Weedons 7/634 Weedons Road

West Melton 23 Whitewood Crescent

A lifestyle to love

6 2 3 2

A great little lifestyle

4 2 2 3 2

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.



1pm, Tue 23 Jun 2020

View Sun 12-12.30pm



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500



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.



1pm, Wed 24 Jun 2020

View Sun 10-10.30am



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500



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Harcourts Four Seasons Realty has a

formidable presence in the Selwyn

district with 42 sales agents working

out of three offices.

Contact your local and most trusted Real

Estate experts to help you with your next

move. We’ve got you covered.

Your local offices

Hornby Office

03 349 9919

hornby@harcourts.co.nz

395 Main South Road, Hornby

Lincoln Office

03 662 9933

lincoln@harcourts.co.nz

6 Gerald Street, Lincoln

Rolleston Office

03 347 4711

rolleston@harcourts.co.nz

Unit 13, 70 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston



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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

Lifestyle with Luxury

NEW LISTING

WEST MELTON

1437 Old West Coast Road

Drawing together an elegant ensemble of lifestyle,

luxury, easy live-ability and entertaining exceptionality

comes a 300sqm home where floor plan flexibility

promotes options for working from home or extended

family.

White, bright and flooded in natural light the kitchen is

a hosts delight boasting an array of quality appliances.

Skylights, two heat-pumps and wood burner keep

interiors perfectly acclimated.

On-site cricket pitch, tennis and petanque court serves

up some great outdoor recreation options. Ideal for

small scale agriculture/boutique farming set on a wellsheltered

7.2ha holding accommodating ten paddocks

(with irrigation), a four-bay shed, sheep and cattle yards

and a consented well supported by fertile Rakaia and

Fereday soils.

A seductive blend of lifestyle and luxury in a prized semirural

location only 30km to the CBD. Call Shar and Amy

for viewing arrangements or further information.

WEB ID DFL76346

VIEW 21 & 28 Jun 1.00 - 1.30pm

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 2nd July, 2020 at

1.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Shar Simon

Mobile 027 555 0654

shar@pb.co.nz

Amy Jones

Mobile 021 077 9945

amy.jones@pb.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

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Proud to be here

Looking to buy, sell, invest or have your

property managed?

Give us a call at Property Brokers Selwyn, or

pop in to talk to one of the team today!

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2 Addresses, 1 Title

NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON

612/624 Robinsons Road

Known as 612/624 Robinsons Road, working from

home just took on a new meaning. Enjoy all the benefits

of a warm and beautiful modern home that is designed

to maximise indoor outdoor living and still keep that

work life balance by having your home office right on

your back door Step.

•Boasting 10+ car garaging, or various workshop options

•Full work from home self contained office with room to

expand

• Separate 2 bedroom (plus large fully lined storage

room) 2nd dwelling, (perfect for the extended family or

joint venture)

•Large 297m2 approx main home with sheltered

outdoor living

•Motor cross track to keep the kids entertained & still

room for the Pony!

An option is to also take advantage of the existing

business, which is happy to continue to rent the office

space for the next year from you! This property is worth

getting excited about!

Call Angela to arrange your private inspection!

WEB ID ROU76193

VIEW By Appointment

TENDER closes Wednesday 24th June, 2020 at

1.00pm

Angela Hunt

Mobile 021 548 777

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

TENDER

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Close to the action!

ROLLESTON

44 Othello Drive

Rolleston is spreading its wings further and further into

the countryside, but if you want to be in the heart of the

town and close to the shops here is your chance to

purchase a home that is just a short stroll from the town

centre.

In addition, if you are looking for space then look no

further! A fantastic 4-bedroom family home sitting on

760m2 of land, providing all the space required for the

busy family.

The central hub of the home is the generous kitchen

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boasting lots of bench space and storage, overlooking

the dining and large living area.

Keeping toasty this winter is sorted with the living areas

getting all day sun. In addition there is a log burner

featuring Timaru Bluestone basalt hearth & surround, a

heat transfer and a large heat pump plus double

glazing.

The home has been set up for practical living with vinyl

planking floors throughout the living room and kitchen,

and new carpets in all bedrooms and hallway.

NEW LISTING

VIEW Sunday 21 Jun 11.00 - 11.30am

WEB ID ROU76216

Angela Hunt

Mobile 021 548 777

angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

BUYERS $519,000+

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2

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A large, quality home sited in a private and established

5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.

The home features four bedr oms (master with

en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining

and living along with formal dining, lounge and

conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and

security system are just a few of the many extras on

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone

spacious office/studio that gives options for

those who require a dedicated work from home space

or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative.

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,

this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being

a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston.


Auction (unless sold prior)

Thursday 19 October, 2pm

411 Blenheim Road

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164

Karen Hennessy

Contact:

Phone: 03 341 4301

Mobile: 027 967 0186

karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz

W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017

Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging

As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to

perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for

the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with

an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan

provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny &

spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen

with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,

together with define dining, living & study spaces that

The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden

& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4

bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms,

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat

featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe

system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with

double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The

family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &

twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your

toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms &

k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with

2 heat pumps.

The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen

r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with

la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this

premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it

would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.

www.flemington.co.nz

DeaDline Sale:

Closing 4pm on Monday

11th June 2018

(unless sold prior)

rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton

Sarah Booth

Contact:

Mobile: 027 527 8258

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford

Contact:

Mobile: 027 224 4733

Lincoln - 03 325 7299

Ro leston - 03 347 9988

West Melton - 03 347 9933

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Managing the

mortgage

The Covid-19 lockdown has led to

some people experiencing financial

hardship.

Local mortgage broker, Ricky Rhodes

says a key to managing debt is talking to

your broker or bank.

“Everyone’s circumstances are

different so it’s important to get

individual advice. There are a range

of options available to assist people

who are finding it hard to meet their

mortgage commitments,” advises Ricky.

Support packages are generally

tailored to the needs of individual

borrowers. Options range from

restructuring a mortgage to deferring

or minimising payments, like paying

interest only for a period of time.

Restructuring a loan, means those

who have the capacity can still work

at decreasing the principal component

of their mortgage, along with making

interest payments. Lower repayments

will extend the length of a mortgage.

Mortgage deferment allows mortgage

repayments to be suspended for up to

six months. The amount owed will be

higher in six months’ time, than would

otherwise be the case, had the mortgage

holiday not been taken. The advantage

of this option, is it allows people time to

work out their finances.

Where finances are particularly

tight, interest only payments can be

made. The loan balance will not change

so more time will be added to the

mortgage.

Where only one partner’s income

has been affected, rather than choosing

interest only payments, it might be

more financially viable to make at least

some payment off the principal as well.

Ricky reminds: “Every situation is

different. The most important thing

is for people to get through the now,

understanding the options available.”

Where it is possible, he encourages

people to pay more than the minimum

amount off their mortgage so when

situations like unemployment occur,

their payments can easily be adjusted

back to the minimum required.

“Paying your mortgage off as quickly

as possible, reduces the interest expense

of your mortgage and overall cost of

purchasing your home,” advises Ricky.

“Maintaining a habit of paying more

also creates future opportunities such

as the chance to upscale your home.”

Home ownership provides financial

security and the opportunity to

increase your asset base whereas

continually borrowing against a

mortgage for holidays and other

consumables simply increases the

principal owing over time. The aim

should be to purchase a property

within your means rather than

set your expectations too high

and over-extend your financial

position by stretching the budget

too far.

“With interest rates so low, it is

a good time to pay off your own

home rather than paying off the

landlord’s loan,” says Ricky who

admits he enjoys helping people

buy a home.

Local mortgage

broker, Ricky Rhodes.


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A large, quality home sited in a private and established

5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.

The home features four bedr oms (master with

en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining

and living along with formal dining, lounge and

conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and

security system are just a few of the many extras on

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone

spacious office/studio that gives options for

those who require a dedicated work from home space

or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative.

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,

this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being

a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston.


Auction (unless sold prior)

Thursday 19 October, 2pm

411 Blenheim Road

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164

Karen Hennessy

Contact:

Phone: 03 341 4301

Mobile: 027 967 0186

karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz

W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017

Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging

As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to

perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for

the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with

an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan

provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny &

spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen

with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,

together with define dining, living & study spaces that

The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden

& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4

bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms,

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat

featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe

system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with

double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The

family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &

twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your

toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms &

k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with

2 heat pumps.

The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen

r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with

la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this

premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it

would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.

www.flemington.co.nz

DeaDline Sale:

Closing 4pm on Monday

11th June 2018

(unless sold prior)

rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148


Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton

Sarah Booth

Contact:

Mobile: 027 527 8258

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford

Contact:

Mobile: 027 224 4733

Lincoln - 03 325 7299

Ro leston - 03 347 9988

West Melton - 03 347 9933

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S

W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018


Licensed (REAA 2 08)

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18 [Edition datE]

Your guide to all things Real Estate

in the Selwyn District

Rolleston’s

Falcon’s Landing has released stage 5.

residential

growth

Eastonfield, sections 550-748sqm.

For some years, land has been

opening up for residential development

throughout the district. While housing

subdivisions have popped up in

Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln, West Melton

and Southbridge, the most extensive

growth has been in Rolleston.

Pockets of land have been re-zoned

residential on an almost continual basis,

offering options on section sizes and

locations for people who are looking to

build a new home. Development and

the sale of lots has progressed at such

a speed that as quickly as stages in new

subdivision are released the sections are

sold.

Along Springston-Rolleston Road,

a few sections remain in Branthwaite.

At Falcon’s Landing, stage five has now

been released. The four previous stages

of the planned total 600 sections, which

range from 430-1,000sqm and start at

$158,000, are nearly all sold.

Bordering the Lincoln-Rolleston Road

a number of new housing subdivisions

have risen from the paddocks. Across

from Rolleston College, Urban Estates

has a prime location, close to the town’s

amenities, perhaps explaining why

there are only a few lots still available.

In the smaller Eastonfield next door,

sections range from 550 to 748sqm with

a starting price of $180,500.

At The Borough (across from and

part of the Faringdon development)

land options are between 488sqm

and 550sqm, priced from $165,000.

In Acland Park, lots range from 400-

1,000sqm and begin at $155,000.

Urban Estates has another

subdivision, Fairbairn, on Fairbairn

Road. This will ultimately link up with

Goulds Road, along which the housing

development of Goulds Estate offers

house and land packages. Nearby on

East Maddisons Road, sections are now

being sold at Olivefields.

In West Rolleston, the very last

sections of Stonebrook, Newman Park

and Maddisons Park are for sale.

To the east, a small pocket of land has

opened up in Park Lane while the larger

blocks in the eco-friendly emphasis

Coles Fields, have been ticking away.

Affordability is a key influencer in

attracting people to Rolleston. Section

prices come in around $50,000 to

$100,000 less than for an equivalent

size in the city. Land prices in Rolleston

are generally comparable with little

variance in price. There is also a good

number of house and land packages

available.

Retirees too, are now catered for

in Rolleston with the Mary Brittan

Lifestyle Village, developed by Mike

Greer Homes, The Boulevard and

Woodcroft Estate.

Urban Estates has a prime location.


THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT

INSIDE

Quality Home, Private Setting, Sought After Location

extend through sliding d ors to a large deck & covered ‘al

fresco’ entertaining area.

63 Rossington Drive, West Melton Open Home: Sunday 2.00pm - 2.30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY inside Selwyn Times

Address: 19 Devine Drive, Templeton Open Home: Sunday 8 & 15 October, 1pm - 1.45pm

Get the power

of three offices

working for you

Your section hunt

starts here

New Falcon’s Landing sales office open, 17 Branthwaite Drive, Ro leston,

Ray White Rolleston,

Lincoln & West Melton

Sales - Property Management - Loan Market

Residential - Lifestyle - Commercial

Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 1-3pm. Come, visit and share in our vision

for Ro leston. Or ca l us anytime 03 741 1340. Email enquiries@yoursection.nz

Get your messages into homes throughout

the Selwyn District.

Delivered to every home & rural letterbox

(also available at selected pick up points).

For full information on placing your

advertising call:

Lynette Evans

Ph 021 222 7831 | email: lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi

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Thursday 18Th june

17 Dalkeith Street, Hoon Hay

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty

48 Blakes Road, Prebbleton


8 Payne Court, Lincoln




9 Mersham Drive, Prebbleton




62 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston


saTurday 20Th june

9 Farnborough Way, Rolleston






422 Yaldhurst Road, Russley

Property Brokers

82 Forest Drive, Methven

Bayleys Canterbury

15 Patton Street, Methven

Bayleys Canterbury



2273 Bealey Road, Hororata

Ray White West Melton

59 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston


11 Petticoat Lane, Doyleston

Property Brokers



380 Halkett Road, West Melton


164 Karanga Road,Dunsandel

Ray White Rolleston

sunday 21sT june

23 Whitewood Crescent, West Melton

Bayleys Canterbury

44 McLaughlins Road, Darfield

Bayleys Canterbury

9 Farnborough Way, Rolleston


11 Chedworth Court, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

44 Othello Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

422 Yaldhurst Road, Russley

Property Brokers

20 Wilfield Drive, West Melton


12 Crowder Street, Lincoln

Ray White Rolleston

1/21 Hoon Hay Road, Hoon Hay


45 Tobollie Drive, Rolleston


43 Clausen Avenue, Leeston

Bayleys Canterbury

5 Runnymede Drive, Templeton




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48 Blakes Road, Prebbleton


6 Barcote Lane, Rolleston


31 Rolleston Drive,Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

23B Jozecom Place, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

1045 Goulds Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

1 Lignite Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

116 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

4 Hulme Lane, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

7/634 Weedons Road, Weedons

Bayleys Canterbury

1175 Goulds Road

Matson & Allan Rolleston

506 West Melton Road


4 Graycliffe, Halswell

Ray White Lincoln



153A High Street, Rolleston


1 Kelly Close, Lincoln

Ray White Rolleston

62 Riverstone Drive


37 Falcon Road, Rolleston

Ray White rolleston

84 Kemble Drive, Rolleston


9 Mersham Drive, Prebbleton


22 Pollock Place,Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

16 Bellbird Place, Rolleston

Property Brokers

40B Beaumont Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

1437 Old West Coast Road, West Melton

Property Brokers

30 Fairfield Way, Rolleston

Property Brokers

46 Andesite Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

264 Days Road, Springston

Property Brokers

89 Durey Road, Lincoln


1315B Courtenay Road, Kirwee

Bayleys Canterbury

112 Branthwaite Drive


47 Melton Grange Road, West Melton


11D Camron Crescent, Rolleston


8C Renoir Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

768 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Tai Tapu

Bayleys Canterbury

15 Fram Crescent




8 Wilfield Drive, West Melton


14 Grace Way, Rolleston


17 Bridge Road, Darfield

Bayleys Canterbury

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3 Julia Close, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

1/353 Main South Road, Hornby

Ray White Rolleston

17 Philippa Drive


59 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston


62 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston


37 Renoir Drive Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston


Ray White Rolleston

30 Fairfield Way, Rolleston

Property Brokers

2 Liddington Way, Rolleston

Property Brokers

19 Liddington Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

315 Hasketts Road, Yaldhurst

Ray White Lincoln

17 McHugh Crescent, Darfield

Bayleys Canterbury

31 George Street


226 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston


3 Milton Court, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

40 Bavaria Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

46 Andesite Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers





16 Bellbird Place, Rolleston

Property Brokers

6 Albert Jam s Place


74 Alpineview


Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road

Matson & Allan Darfield

38 Masefield Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston

18A Fatima Street, Redwood


43 Oakley Drive, Rolleston

Property Brokers

23 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston

Bayleys Canterbury

107 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston

Ray White Rolleston


Ray White Rolleston

34 Whitehorn Drive, Lincoln

Ray White Lincoln

CHECK OUT THE SELWYN

TIMES PROPERTY

DIRECTORY EVERY

WEDNESDAY FOR THE

BEST OF PROPERTY IN

THE SELWYN DISTRICT

For full details of all

Open Homes, please

contact the Real

Estate companies

RAY WHITE

Rolleston 03 347 9988

www.rwRolleston.co.nz

WEST MELTON 03 347 9933

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz

LINCOLN 03 325 7299

www.rwlincoln.co.nz

PROPERTY BROKERS

www.propertybrokers.co.nz


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


DARFIELD 03 318 8204

LEESTON 03 324 3704

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M-A

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

ROLLESTON - 112 Branthwaite Drive

DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT

• 224m 2 4 bedroom 2 bathroom brand new home

• Fully fenced 753m 2 section on council reserve

boundary

• Sunny open-plan living and separate lounge

• 2.7m stud plus overheight doors

• Kitchen with walk-in pantry and high-end appliances

• Heated by log burner and 2x roof mounted heat

pumps

• Fully tiled, underfloor heated bathrooms

• Carpeted 2 car garage & separate laundry

• Excellent location on a quiet, private section

OPEN HOME




NEW LISTING

ROLLESTON - 17 Philippa Drive

SIMPLY SO DIFFERENT

• 2 year old, 193m 2 , 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


Price: $570,000


NEW LISTING

Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930


Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930


ROLLESTON - 62 Riverstone Drive

RARE FIND – HOME, UNIT AND FOUR

CAR GARAGING

• Superbly constructed in 2018

• Expansive 352m 2 executive home

• Home and one-bedroom unit

• Five double bedrooms

• Large master with ensuite and walk in robe

• Three living areas

• Designated study

• Premium kitchen with quality appliances

• Large butlers pantry


• Four car garaging

• Further additional parking for motor home and/or boat

• Desirable and popular location




Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576


OPEN HOME

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


Price: Neg over $530,000


Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576


NEW LISTING

DUNSANDEL - 6 Albert James Place

TWO DWELLINGS ON PRIVATE

5459M 2 SECTION

• Beautifully maintained 5459m 2 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




Cameron McRae 027 7696 696

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657

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


• Attached double garage and stacks of storage

Cameron McRae

027 769 6696

cameron@marealestate.co.nz

OPEN HOME

Open Home: Sun 12.00 - 12.30pm

Price: $559,000


NEW LISTING

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




Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657


DARFIELD - Creyke Road

TORLESSE ESTATE

• 7 x 1 Hectare blocks

• Power, telephone, fibre and town water

to boundary

• Close to all Darfield amenities

• Titles issued

Agent on Site Sun 2.30 – 3.30pm

Price: $250,000 Per Block


Chris Flanagan

027 433 4657


AGENT ON SITE

WEST MELTON - 506 West Melton

Road

IDEAL LIFESTYLE LOCATION

• 5 bedroom, 280m 2 family home on 4 hectares

• 3 living areas leading onto outdoor living areas

• Separate bedroom with ensuite located off the garage

• Deer fenced, well subdivided, and sheltered

• Excellent outbuildings including stables and hayshed

• Unique, established NZ native planted area

• Located on the fringe of the West Melton township

Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930


OPEN HOME




WEST MELTON - 74 Alpineview

IDEAL 4 HECTARE LIFESTYLE LIVING

• Secluded quiet lifestyle block

• Well maintained four/five bedroom 266m2 family

home

• Recent upgrades include master bedroom incl

ensuite, main bathroom & double glazing

• Unique layout

• Heatpump, log burner & gas hot water

• Heated concrete swimming pool with large

entertaining deck area

• Well subdivided allowing a multitude of livestock

options

• Recently installed new submersible pump

Andrew Taylor

0274 355 930


OPEN HOME





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

Selwyn Times: June 17, 2020

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