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• By Matt Slaughter
FIREFIGHTERS say they
did all they could to
prevent horse trainers Tony
and Lyn Prendergast’s West
Melton house going up in
flames.
The Weedons Ross Rd
property was destroyed a few
hours after fire crews thought
they had put out an initial
blaze.
Prendergast, 84, who was
terminally ill with cancer, was
pulled out of the house by Lyn
when the first fire started about
5pm on August 9.
Firefighters arrived, contained
the blaze and thought they had
put it out. Lyn was allowed to go
back in and retrieve her phone
and wallet.
But at 1.30am insulation and
bird nests in the ceiling space
reignited destroying the house
and all of the Prendergast’s
horse racing trophies and
memorabilia.
Prendergast succumbed to
his cancer a week after the fire.
His family decided to keep the
second blaze and loss of trophies
from him.
• Turn to page 4
MANGLED: A
fire at Tony and
Lyn Prendergast’s
West Melton
home reignited
after firefighters
left, destroying
it and precious
horse racing
memorabilia.
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District’s economy
buoyant in spite of pandemic
SELWYN’S ECONOMY is
showing positive signs in spite
of the impacts of the Covid-19
pandemic.
The district was one of the few
in the country whose economy
grew in the year to June according
to economic profile figures
released by analysts Infometrics.
The figures show Selwyn was
one of only 11 districts where
gross domestic
product grew
over the past
year. It is up 1.3
per cent over the
year to June.
Across
Sam
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Canterbury,
GDP fell by 2.3
per cent and
by 2.1 per cent
nationally.
The district also saw an
increase in consumer spending
in the past year, it is up three
per cent due to strong spending
in the first three quarters of the
year.
House sales rose by eight per
cent and house prices by two per
cent.
Infometrics data shows the
STABLE: The district’s economy has fared well compared
to the rest of the country with a 1.3 per cent jump in gross
domestic product over the last year.
number of residential building
consents issued in the district increased
by 45.2 per cent during
the year to June.
The number of consents in
New Zealand increased by 8.1
per cent over the same period.
Tourism spending was down
by 7.6 per cent, though the drop
was significantly less than the 12
per cent fall across Canterbury
and nationally.
The number of people receiving
Jobseeker support rose by
41.9 per cent with 860 people
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receiving the Covid-19 income
relief payment in the district.
This is up from 421 people
receiving Jobseeker support in
June last year.
However, the unemployment
rate in Selwyn remained unchanged
from the same time last
year, at 2.3 per cent.
Mayor Sam Broughton said
the figures give some comfort,
but the full impacts of the
pandemic show the need for
caution.
“Selwyn is well placed, based
on our strong community and
diversified economy and the figures
back that up. However, they
also show signs that many of our
households and businesses are
hard-pressed and we face challenging
times ahead.
“Our council is continuing
to support local New Zealand
businesses, and we will all need
to keep supporting each other as
things continue to change over
the coming months.”
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‘I believe they
did it right’
• From page 1
Area fire commander Dave
Berry said firefighters had done
all they could have to ensure
the fire did not flare up. An
operational review of what had
happened was under way.
“What the crews did, they had
thermal imaging cameras and
they went through the whole
place three times with the cameras,”
said Berry.
“They then hung around and
had a debrief and then went back
with the cameras. I believe they
did it right.
“We have what we call an
operational review. We just look
at the actions and active strategies
and what our learnings can
be from there and training or
response needed.”
The cause of the first fire is
still being investigated but it is
believed to have been started by
an electrical appliance.
The Prendergast’s son-inlaw
Dean Lory said while he
understands fires can reignite, it
was “bizarre” it happened
just hours after crews left the
scene.
“Whether their thermal
imaging camera was actually
working properly, you don’t
know.”
• Enviable legacy, page 19
Two more sought over
caravan break-in
• By Devon Bolger
TWO MEN have been arrested
and another two are being sought
over an alleged attack on a man in a
caravan in Darfield.
A group of men, allegedly
armed with pool cues and
wrenches, forced their way into a
caravan on McLaughlin St about
10pm on August 9.
The occupant, a man in his
20s, suffered minor injuries. He
managed to fight the group off.
Two men from Darfield are
facing charges of burglary with a
weapon in relation to the incident.
Detective Sergeant Michael
Varnam said police are asking the
public to help them identify two
other men who may be able to
assist with the investigation.
They are not believed to live in
the district, but spend time in the
area, he said.
“One of the people who has been
arrested is a previous associate of
the victim so it wasn’t just random,
there is some sort of bad blood
there but we don’t know the actual
motive,” said Varnam.
Nothing was taken from the
caravan.
HELP: Police are asking
for the public’s help in
identifying these two men,
who may be able to assist
with inquiries into a caravan
break-in in Darfield.
If anyone has any
information or is able to
identify the males, please
phone Detective Sergeant
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• By Devon Bolger
VOLUNTEER community
patrollers will help police combat
car and building site thefts.
The Selwyn Community
Watch has been tasked with
door-knocking in the district to
educate people about keeping
their possessions safe.
Senior Sergeant Stephen
McDaniel said the new strategy
will involve the community
watch and possibly other similar
groups.
“It is a three-pronged approach,
one is going to be approaching
areas where car theft
has happened. We will drop
flyers and door-knock to give
them information on why it is
happening,” he said.
“We will be also going to
building sites and having
face-to-face meetings with site
managers.”
Lastly, police and the community
watch will be trying to identify
householders with security
cameras who can be contacted if
crime occurs in the area.
McDaniel said they are still
determining exactly where
they will be door-knocking but
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it will be areas that are prone to
thefts.
In May Selwyn Times reported
residents in the Rosemerryn subdivision
in Lincoln were sharing
security camera video in a bid to
catch thieves.
The move came after burglars
struck at a house under construction,
stealing whiteware.
Resident Simon Bennett said
the footage, shared amongst a
residents’ Facebook group, had
been sent to police.
The new police strategy
comes as the community watch
purchased a new $30,000 patrol
vehicle which will help them
keep the streets safe.
Community watch member
Murray Allison said it is good to
have the new Mazda CX-5.
“It is absolutely brilliant to
have a modern car with all of the
safety features. It has all the bells
and whistles.
“It is a very safe car and that’s
paramount for us. It is great we
have a car we can connect with
police through, it is linked in to
Businesses and
organisations that helped
to purchase the patrol
vehicle:
New World Lincoln
New World Rolleston
Selwyn Community
Pharmacy
Lions Club of Ellesmere
Rolleston and District Lions
Club
Selwyn District Council
Challenge Lincoln
The Famous Grouse Hotel
Lincoln
HM Auto Electrical
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The car was purchased with
the help of sponsorship from
businesses and organisations.
The patrol is run by volunteers,
who work along with police.
There are 39 active patrollers and
seven more in training currently.
Allison said they are always
interested in getting more
members.
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Open day
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rugby
clubrooms
THE ROLLESTON Rugby Club
is holding an open day this Friday
to mark the relocation of their
clubrooms to Foster Park.
The clubrooms have also
undergone a full refurbishment of
the inside and outside.
Said club vice president Mark
Leonard: “We’ve put a huge
amount of time and effort into
this and we would like to show
it off to the wider community as
best we can.”
Sponsors, committee and life
members will meet for a ribboncutting
ceremony at 6pm while
the public is welcome from 7pm.
Free membership will also be
on offer for the next 12 months.
The club had to vacate its
Rolleston Reserve site to make
way for the Rolleston Town
Centre development.
The clubrooms were moved into
two sections in February this year
by Laing Properties before the
refurbishment work started.
The district council has also
provided new changing rooms at
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Pak’N Save could replace New World
• By Devon Bolger
THE NEW World supermarket
in Rolleston may become a
Pak’N Save.
The proposed move was included
in the draft Master Plan
for the town centre which was
adopted last week.
In the plan it also states if
the supermarket is to become a
Pak’N Save, the New World will
be demolished.
District council group manager
property Douglas Marshall
said a resource consent application
from Foodstuffs for a possible
Pak’N Save on their site had
been granted.
“No further applications from
Foodstuffs have been lodged
with council. As with any resource
consent, the applicant has
up to five years to exercise this
consent.
“With regards to the council’s
planning for the Rolleston Town
Centre, it was important for the
council to consider what impact
possible developments nearby
would have.”
Hence why the proposed
Pak’N Save is included in the
Master Plan even though the site
is outside of the Rolleston Town
Centre, Marshall said.
FoodStuffs head of corporate
CHANGE: The New World supermarket may become a Pak’N Save with the district
council’s Douglas Marshall (inset) saying it has granted resource consent for the move.
affairs Antoinette Laird would
not confirm whether the change
is going ahead.
“Foodstuffs is currently evaluating
the design proposal for the
Rolleston Town Centre and is
yet to decide on an outcome that
can best service the Rolleston
community,” she said.
Another interesting feature of
the plan is space for a cinema.
“The community has been
keen on a cinema in Rolleston
for a number of years and we are
keen to be able to deliver on that
if we can.
“The council is continuing
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to work with various parties to
identify possible tenants and
make sure the town centre delivers
in the best possible way for
the community.”
The New World supermarket
in Rolleston has been operating
since 2000. Countdown opened
in 2011.
The Rolleston Town Centre
project has been the subject of
significant discussion over the
past 10 years.
The draft Master Plan includes
a preliminary concept for the
reserve including passive recreational
areas as well as youth and
sensory spaces.
A sensory garden is planned
to be a space that is accessible to
all residents including those with
diverse needs.
A district council spokesman
said public consultation on the
plan will begin shortly.
Lincoln manse
building
still up for sale
NOBODY APPEARS interested
in buying Lincoln’s old manse
building for $1.
The building is owned by the
Lincoln Union Church. Member
Alex Dunlop said they have had
nine interested parties so far but
none have progressed toward taking
it.
He said the building has now
been advertised on Trade Me and
they are feeling hopeful this will
lead to a sale.
The manse, which was built in
1889, is being offered up for relocation
as the church can no longer
afford to maintain it.
“We have built a new hall next to
our church and will no longer require
the old Manse. We are keen
for someone to remove the manse
to make a new life for it.”
Mr Dunlop said they are offering
the building for $1 in the
hope that someone will appreciate
the history and the architectural
significance of the building.
Demolition had been planned
for March this year but has been
deferred.
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Rolleston Costume and Event Hire
expands with a move to Iport
Rolleston Costume and Event Hire
has just moved into new purposebuilt
premises in Freight Drive in
Rolleston’s Iport industrial zone to
accommodate their expanding
range of services.
Costume hire has always been the
core of Deborah and Kirk’s business.
They started hiring costumes out
of their garage and grew into a
purpose-built building at home
before outgrowing that too. “After
eight years we now have more than
3,000 costumes available for hire,
plus a range of accessories for hire
or sale,” says Deborah.
Rolleston Costume and Event
Hire has just about every type of
costume you can imagine, and
caters for both children and adults,
with a size range that goes from
small to plus sizes.
If you want to make a statement at
the next themed party, check out
Rolleston Costume and Event Hire’s
new website. The hire cost is $20 for
children or $35 for adults.
The company is excited to have
expanded the business with a
growing range of items for events.
This includes the basics like tables
and chairs, as well as themed
backdrops (think Halloween,
the 1980s or 1950s), mobile bars,
gangster car and Kombie van
props, wedding archways, flower
and greenery walls and creepy
Halloween or wild Western props.
“We also have an amazing photo
booth, candy floss and popcorn
machines, as well as snow, fog and
bubble machines, donut walls and
so much more! If we haven’t got
what a customer is looking for we’ll
do our best to get it if it augments
our hire range,” says Deborah
Boutique dress hire is a new service
that they have just introduced.
“We have a growing range of good
quality dresses to hire for $60 – the
type you would wear to the races
or a wedding or special occasion –
in a wide range of styles, available
in everything from size 4 to 22. We
have fascinators and accessories
to go with them,” she says. Why buy
when you can hire for the day?
Rolleston Costume and Event Hire’s
website has the option to book
items online, but Deborah says it
is a work in progress with so many
items to add, so it is best to call
Rolleston Costume and Event Hire
to check if something isn’t listed.
You can find Rolleston Costume
and Event Hire at 18 Freight Drive,
Rolleston Iport – via their website
www.rollestoncostumes.co.nz or
Google Maps. Hours: 10am - 5pm
Mondays to Fridays with extended
hours to 7pm on Thursdays, and
10am - 2pm on Saturdays, phone
03 347 4595.
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We have a huge variety of
adults and children’s costumes
and accessories catering for
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Our event hire collection is growing
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Wednesday August 26 2020 9
Division over community centre
Hororata was badly
affected by the
September 4, 2010,
earthquake and a
community group
is trying to revitalise
the township, but not
everyone agrees a new
community centre is
the right way forward.
Devon Bolger reports
DISTRICT COUNCIL staff
are recommending a review
be undertaken on the cost
to upgrade the Hororata
Hall following feedback on a
proposal for a new $4.6 million
community centre.
Group manager Douglas
Marshall said they have reviewed
the responses from public meetings
held in Hororata in July as
well as a number of comments
received as part of consultation
on the Hororata Reserve Master
Plan.
“These comments indicated
continued support among the
community for the proposed
new community centre, but also
asked the council to take into
account retaining the existing
community hall due to its lower
upgrade cost.”
Marshall said all plans for the
facility will be reviewed and consulted
on as part of the 2021-2031
Long-Term Plan.
The plans for the community
centre appears to be dividing the
township.
On one side of the fence are
those who think the proposed
$4.6 million facility will be
under-used and a financial
burden on the 1000 or so people
who live in the Hororata area.
On the other side are those
who say the community centre
will help revitalise the area and
attract people.
Hororata suffered badly in the
September 4, 2010, earthquake.
Its well-known pub, a favourite
stopover for skiers on the way
to Mt Hutt was destroyed, the
historic church went and the
area slumped.
Some people liked it that way;
others saw the need to get the
area back on its feet.
The Hororata Community
Trust was set up in 2011 and has
had outstanding success with
the annual Highland Games,
attracting a crowd of 10,000, and
more recently the Night Glow
hot ballooning – which draws in
14,000.
They have become an integral
part of Hororata, self-funding
and not a drain on the community.
But many are worried the
$4.6 million community centre
will.
Go Hororata is behind the plan
for the community centre.
The group is made up of representatives
from the Hororata
Reserve Committee, citizens
committee, tennis club, Scouts,
rifle club, play centre, Hororata
Primary School, the Hororata
Parish and Hororata Community
Trust and three independent
members elected at a public
meeting.
But the plan for the new facility
is a touchy subject.
Some people mistakenly
think the cost of the community
centre will fall directly on those
who live in the area. But that is
H
Bob Mugford
not the case.
The $4.6 million cost will be
funded by $2 million from the
Hororata Community Trust,
$624,000 reserve development
funds, $576,000 from the district
council and $400,000 from the
sale of the existing hall and
land.
The remaining $1 million will
come from a district council loan
paid back through rates across
the Selwyn district.
A community meeting was
held late last month to discuss
the concerns of residents with
about 60 people in attendance.
A ballot conducted at the
meeting showed attendees are
largely in opposition of the development.
The results were 75.92
per cent in favour of
upgrading the existing
hall and 24.08 per cent
in favour of the new
community centre.
The current hall needs
modernising but is not
expected to need any
seismic strengthening if
it is to be retained.
Malvern Ward councillor Bob
Mugford said he is not convinced
the results of the ballot accurately
represent the views of the
community.
“Honestly, I don’t know, it
depends on who turns up on the
night. There are more people opposed
to it than I thought there
would be.
“We had several earlier
meetings and I honestly
thought the whole
community wanted this
development.”
The district council
has not yet started formal
consultation on the
plans for the community
centre.
A possible site for
the facility was merely included
in the draft development plans
for the Hororata Domain so
DEVELOP:
The Hororata
Domain Master
Plan with the
proposed
location of a
new community
centre which
is marked
as H. Many
residents say it
is unnecessary
and there are
fears it would
reduce the size
of the race track
(below).
it matches with what is in the
Long-Term Plan.
But getting people to commit
to what they think about the
community centre is tricky.
Go Hororata Chairman Craig
Blackburn refused to answer
questions by the Selwyn Times.
“At this point in time I don’t
want to put anything to press.
That is probably the best way
of putting it. There is a council
process in place and at the time
the results of that survey will
be presented in the appropriate
manner. “
So what are his views on
the feeling of the community?
Blackburn said he would not
comment.
• Turn to page 10
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‘A bit of a waste of money’
• From page 9
The start of consultation on the
Hororata Domain draft master
plan seems to have created a
sense of fear and suspicion.
A resident representing 12
people in the Hororata area approached
the Selwyn Times with
concerns over the community
centre.
All wanted to remain anonymous
out of fear over backlash
from people who want the community
centre.
She said the concerns include
wanting the current hall to be
retained and not wanting an “eye
sore” in the domain.
Another concern is the size of
the racetrack would be reduced if
the proposed site is chosen.
During a trip to Hororata to
gauge the feelings of the community,
it became clear the new
community centre is a very
contentious topic.
Resident David was filling his
car up with petrol on the quiet
Wednesday afternoon.
He said he was happy to talk
but only wanted his first name
used as he feared repercussions
for sharing his opinion.
“I want the current hall
upgraded. It [new community
centre] is too expensive for the
people here. There are only about
300 residents in Hororata. Why
would you spend that money on a
hall that won’t be used?
“It is better to be used on fixing
the flooding out here or the hall
we’ve got. You could spend maybe
$1 million to upgrade the hall.”
Not everybody in the township
is echoing opposition to the
development.
Phillipp and Loma Booker
A resident said they think the
proposal for the new community
centre is a good idea.
They asked to remain completely
anonymous as they have
only lived in the township for
a short time and said it felt like
they were one of the only people
in favour of the project.
“It could bring more people
and they have planned it to accommodate
offices and open
spaces for hundreds of people.
“I have only lived here a short
time and didn’t even know
we had a hall. It is a short
term investment for a long
term gain.”
Nicky answered her
door with a suspicious
look but when asked about
her view on the community
centre she did not
hesitate to share.
“I don’t think that we
need a great big hall for the size
of the community. Who would
use it? There are lots of other issues
out here to be fixed.
“It’s a huge amount of money
and it would leave the race track
smaller. We moved here because
of the wide-open spaces. I would
definitely like to see our hall
upgraded.’
When asked for her name and
if a photo could be taken, Nicky
recoiled providing only her first
name and refusing the photo.
A number of residents spoken
to by the Selwyn Times were on
the fence about the proposal.
Charlie Fenwick was walking
to his car when asked about his
opinion.
He said he was unsure how he
felt about the project.
Charlie
Fenwick
“It does sound like a lot of
money to spend. It is a hard one,
it all depends. You would be
lucky to see one person around
here on a Friday night.
“I mean a new community
centre could be
a good thing but also
a bit of a waste of
money.”
Loma and Phillipp
Booker were out celebrating
Mr Booker’s
birthday with lunch at
the Hororata Village Bar
and Cafe,
They both said they were on
the fence about what they would
like to see happen.
“The current hall has been
there for a long time. I haven’t
used it or had a need for it since
about 30 years ago. The last time
we were in the reserve was for the
highland games.
“I know you need to upgrade
these things but I think you
should compare the populations
and how each facility is used and
consider it from there,” said Mrs
Booker.
Following the visit to Hororata,
Selwyn Times received a call
from the resident representing
the group of 12 who said more
damage than good had been done
by the visit to the township.
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Wednesday August 26 2020 13
Rolleston pupil bowls
the opposition over
Rolleston School pupil Millie (middle) won the Canterbury Boccia
Championship tournament last week. Three pupils from the school took
part in the tournament at the Bishopdale YMCA. The other pupils are
Lochlan (left), who was fifth, and Emma (right), fourth. Boccia is a game
adapted from bowls and petanque.
Planting for a greener future
West Melton School pupils, including Sarah and Millie (above), got
out their shovels to plant native trees at Kowhai Sanctuary. The event
was held as part of the Kids Discovery Plantout programme. They
planted Totara, Tī Kōuka and Kanuka trees. They also engaged in insect
monitoring and were challenged to create something out of the natural
resources that resembled the Māori legend Rūaumoko.
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News
Electoral
process
review
under way
• By Devon Bolger
THE FIRST meeting to begin
the review of the district
council’s electoral process ahead
of the next local body election
was held last week.
The next district council
election will take place in 2022.
All councils must undertake a
review every six years.
“The purpose of the meeting
is for subcommittee members
to gain further understanding
of the process that council is
statutorily bound to follow in a
representation review process,”
chief executive David Ward said
in a report.
A meeting schedule for the
subcommittee going forward
will now be prepared.
The aim of the review is to
consider matters such as the
electoral system and whether to
use first past the post or single
transferable vote and effective
representation of all people in
the district.
A potential change in the
electoral system could be made
under the review.
Treatment plant upgrades
will improve water quality
FOUR WATER treatment
plants have been upgraded
as part of a wider project to
improve the district’s water
systems.
Upgrades have been completed
on treatment plants at Rakaia
Huts, Tai Tapu, Claremont,
Veuve Drive in Lincoln and
Gallipoli St in Leeston adding
treatment options such as ultra
violet light.
UV treatment is an effective
method of disinfecting bacteria
and is widely used around the
world.
The UV rays attack the
genetic code of harmful
pathogens rendering them
unable to reproduce.
As well as improving water
quality, the plants will also
provide additional storage as the
district’s population grows.
The work is part of a $23 million
district-wide programme of
59 projects to build and upgrade
pump stations and water treatment
plants, to increase capacity
and improve water quality and
safety.
Work is also under way
on treatment plant upgrades
at Arthur’s Pass, Castle Hill,
Dalethorpe, Springston, West
Melton and Te Pirita.
QUALITY: An
upgrade to
the Rakaia
Huts water
treatment
plant has been
completed.
A further seven upgrades are
planned over the next two years
in Kirwee, Lincoln, Hororata,
Darfield, Prebbleton, Springfield
and Taumutu.
District council group
manager infrastructure Murray
Washington said it is a part
of a significant long-term
commitment to keep improving
the service to keep up with
growth and health requirements.
“Clean, safe drinking water
is an essential service and we’re
committed to providing the best
service possible to make sure
that people have access to a safe
and sufficient supply.”
Drive-in
movie night
at Ellesmere
College
THE ELLESMERE College
student council is planning a
drive-in movie night at the
school to raise money for future
activities.
The event in September will be
Disney movie Up playing first for
the younger audience followed by
a screening of Grease.
Said student council member
Margarida Diaz: “The movies
will be projected on to a large
screen set up on a truck, and
audio will be heard on your car
radio through a supplied radio
frequency.
“Food and drink will be
available for purchase.”
Spaces for stalls to be set up will
be available.
The cost per car for one or
both movies is $35 and tickets
can be purchased through
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/o/
ellesmere-college-studentcouncil-30856670225.
•The event will be held on
September 18 starting
at 6pm, if you have any
questions or want to hold
a stall, email 14colensoe@
ellesmere.school.nz
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Pupils show determination
and strength in school quiz
FORTY PUPILS in the
district took part in the
Rotary Club of Lincoln’s
annual school quiz last
week.
The aim of the quiz was
to encourage learning
among the children.
This year, the event
attracted 20 schools with
two participants from
each.
Parents and teachers
joined in to support the
young competitors.
Questions were provided
by the teachers for the rotary
club to choose from.
The competition was
split into the year 7-8 and
year 5-6 age groups.
Leeston Consolidated
School pupils Max Wilson
and Elle Clough won the
year 5-6 division.
Other junior winners
were from Southbridge
and Dunsandel schools,
senior winners were from
Tai Tapu, Springston,
Prebbleton, Weedons,
West Melton and West
Rolleston schools.
They all received gift
BACKYARD CRITTERS
Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology
(insects and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces
a new species found in his backyard at Lincoln. His column
aims to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the variety of
living things around us. Check out the full list of invertebrates
found at www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-mylincoln-section
Tadpole snail handy
in ponds and tanks
PHYSELLA ACUTA, the
acute bladder snail or
tadpole snail is an invasive
global species.
This freshwater snail is
a 6-10mm long sinistral
species, meaning the
aperture (opening) is on
the left-hand side when the
spire is pointing up and
the aperture is facing the
observer.
The snails have four to
five whorls in the shell
and vary in colour from
light honey to brown with
yellow-orange spots on the
shell.
Unlike many other
land and freshwater snails
Physella acuta does not
have an operculum, the
trap-door structure used
for defence. Instead it
flicks its shell rapidly
back and forth to avoid
predation.
The species has a wide
distribution around the
world and lives in rivers,
streams, lakes, ponds and
swamps.
SUCCESS: Leeston Consolidated School pupils
Max Wilson and Elle Clough took out first place in
the year 6 division of the Rotary Club of Lincoln’s
primary school quiz.
cards and book vouchers
from Rotary president
Gary Kennett.
Leeston Consolidated
School principal Lynda
Taylor said the competition
was strong and they
are very proud of the
COMMON: The acute bladder snail or tadpole
snail cleans up alge, dead plant and animal
matter.
The snails feed mainly
on algae and also dead
plant and animal matter,
avoiding competition with
other species that feed on
living plants.
The snails are
hermaphrodites and can
breed to large populations
pupils and the great determination
they showed.
Organiser David Drake
said he was surprised some
of the students were able
to answer more questions
correctly than some of the
adults.
quickly in optimum
conditions.
They are sometimes
used in aquariums to clean
up detritus or as food for
some fish.
The snail lives for 3-12
months depending on the
temperature.
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ADVERTORIAL
Free Lincoln diplomas meet
food and fibre employment needs
A raft of food and
fibre industry focused
diplomas are now free
at Lincoln University,
helping meet growing
employment demands
in the thriving sector.
Lincoln is the only New Zealand
university included in the
Government’s Targeted Training
and Apprenticeship Fund, which is
covering course costs for six diploma
programmes from July 2020 until
December 2022
Diplomas in Horticulture, Agriculture,
Farm Management, Organic Agri-Food
Production, Horticultural Business,
and Horticultural Management are all
included in the scheme announced to
support domestic students into jobs
in the food and fibre sector.
Lincoln University Acting Vice-
Chancellor, Professor Bruce McKenzie,
was thrilled about being included in
the scheme.
“There are urgent industry demands
for skilled workers in areas such as
agriculture and horticulture, and
these practical-based courses will
assist with that, producing graduates
who have the skills to hit the ground
running and help drive the New
Zealand economy.”
“It’s very encouraging to know the
Government values our contribution
to the sector.”
Rob Hewett, Lincoln University
Council member and co-chair of
Silver Fern Farms Limited, said the
free diplomas allowed people who
may not have seriously considered
working in the sector to “dip a toe in
the water without as big a financial
cost of doing so”.
“It is attractive to many, and the
sector is crying out for the right sort
of staff. Free diplomas are attractive,
and likely to attract larger numbers
of prospective students and
ultimately, employees.
“The future is really bright for people
in this sector. It is New Zealand’s
leading economic light and needs
to be considered as such in terms of
employment opportunity.”
The funding is separate from the
Government’s Fees Free scheme,
which students are still able to access
at the end of their programme.
No previous tertiary study experience
is necessary and the courses enhance
employability by teaching specific
skills for the industry.
Alongside offering qualifications
designed to meet the future
employment requirements of the
food and fibre sector, Lincoln
has also taken the move to help
with the immediate needs of the
industry by modifying its rules
around compulsory practical work
requirements in courses to include
rural contracting.
Rural contractor work could include
hay baling and silage baling, as
well as spraying, muck spreading,
shearing, ploughing and other tractor
operation and bulk supplementary
feed production.
Professor McKenzie said Lincoln was
strongly connected to the sector, and
“There are urgent
industry demands for
skilled workers in areas
such as agriculture and
horticulture, and these
practical-based courses
will assist with that,
producing graduates
who have the skills to
hit the ground running
and help drive the
New Zealand economy.”
the change followed a discussion with
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor
about how to meet industry demand
for skilled employees.
“We are happy to be able to do
something practical which will assist,
while also giving our students wider
experience. We are being innovative
in our course offerings to meet the
future and current needs of the food
and fibre sector.”
Lincoln is ranked in the world’s top
100 universities in agriculture, and
is already waiving tuition fees for a
number of postgraduate courses to
lead skilled people into rewarding
careers in the sector, essential to
generating export income after the
impact of Covid-19 on the economy.
Lincoln University graduates
completing diplomas, certificates
and degrees represent about 10% of
the ‘replacement rate’ (assuming 2.5%
annual turnover) in the primary
sector workforce.
Visit www.lincoln.ac.nz
for more information on the
variety of course options and
why graduates are 14% more
likely to be employed in the
thriving food and fibre sectors.
Lincoln University. Growing the future.
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Selwyn Times
A dancing dream
comes true
Assistant librarian and former teacher Jade Bell with her ex-students Bradley Ward, Matt Bool and Noah Yates and one of their
dancing sculptures in Brookside Park
The dreams of a class of children at Rolleston School to make their community beautiful is coming
true through a huge community effort.
Three statues of dancing children have been installed at Rolleston’s Brookside Park – the first of
21 statues to be installed around Rolleston as an eight-year dream is realised.
It all started in 2012 with an art project by a group of Year 2 students at Rolleston School, then
teacher and now Selwyn Community Library Assistant Jade Bell says.
“We used the idea of dancing in a circle, to explore observational drawing skills, the students then
used their drawings to design and create sculptures of dancing figures made out of wire. While
working through this process the students decided that they wanted to do something to bring
some beauty to their community. At that stage, what they were seeing was a lot of building sites.”
After eight years hard work a huge community effort has finally seen the statues in place.
The Rolleston Men’s Shed came on board, offering to build the statues for free. Businesses
around the town have sponsored the materials for each statue, and the combined efforts of
landscapers Morgan and Pollard and engineering firm Lumen will see the sculptures professionally
installed at no cost.
Jade has also worked with the Council and the local Reserve Committee, which is providing
locations for the sculptures.
“Initially the plan was to have a circle, but we’ve got 21 statues each representing one of the
children, so we’ve identified a series of sites. The plan is, eventually we will create a trail for them
and people will be able to visit them using the Township Trails Selwyn App.”
Bradley Ward, who designed the red sculpture installed at Brookside Park this week, says he
felt very proud of the sculpture and that something he made was going to be in the park near his
house for many years.
The experience was made more memorable by seeing his sculpture with two made by his
friends, Noah and Matt. He is looking forward to seeing the sculptures everyday on his way to
and from school.
Join a world of food, dance and games
Food, dance and games from Aotearoa to Scotland and everywhere in between will be a part of this
year’s CultureFest.
Expressions of interest to be a part of the popular annual festival in Lincoln on Sunday 18 October,
close this Friday 28 August—with food, games and dance already in the planning.
People will have an opportunity to try out traditional Māori games and learn belly dancing, while the
team behind the Hororātā Highland Games says it will be ‘bringing the Scottishness’.
Highland Games Event Manager Cindy Driscoll says this will be the third year that volunteers from the
games will take part in CultureFest and they’re excited to be
involved.
In the past they have brought a tugging rig, taught highland
dance and helped people trace their Scottish lineage, she says.
The team is planning a hands-on set of activities that people
can get involved in that could range from games, to dance
depending on the volunteers available, she says.
“It’s a really fun festival. It’s really cool to see all the cultures
showcased from across the world. Selwyn has a lot of multicultural
aspects and people and it’s good to see that all in
one place.”
Any individual, club or group interested in performing on stage
or being a stallholder at CultureFest, or running a workshop,
during the week of 18-24 October can find a form at
selwyn.govt.nz/culturefest.
Expressions of interest close on Friday 28 August at 5pm.
Economy remains strong
despite COVID
The district’s economy is showing positive signs despite the
impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
New figures from analysts Infometrics show Selwyn was one of only
11 districts where gross domestic product (GDP) grew over the past
year, up 1.3% over the year to June 2020. Across Canterbury GDP
fell by 2.3% and by 2.1% nationally. Consumer spending was also
up by 3%.
House sales rose by 8% and house prices by 2%, backing the
record number of building consent applications the Council has
received since the Level 4 lockdown. Infometrics data shows
residential building consents issued increased by 45.2% during the
year, compared with the same period a year ago. The number of
consents increased nationally by 8.1% over the same period.
Tourism spending was down by 7.6%, though the drop was
significantly less than the 12% fall across Canterbury and nationally.
The figures show the impacts of the Level 4 Lockdown, as GDP
declined by 11% in the district during April, May and June and
consumer spending fell by 9.7%.
The number of people receiving Jobseeker support rose over the
year by 41.9% with 860 people receiving the Jobseeker Support
and 124 people receiving COVID Income Relief Payment in the
district. This was up from 421 people receiving Jobseeker Support
in June 2019.
However, the unemployment rate in Selwyn remained unchanged
from the same time last year, at 2.3%, and almost half the national
unemployment rate of 4.1%.
Mayor Sam Broughton says the figures give some comfort, but the
full impacts of the pandemic show the need for caution.
“Selwyn is well placed, based on our strong community and
diversified economy and the figures back that up. However they
also show signs that many of our households and businesses are
hard-pressed and we face challenging times ahead. Our Council is
continuing to support local New Zealand businesses, and we will all
need to keep supporting each other as things continue to change
over the coming months.”
Selwyn libraries supporting
mask making
With people encouraged to wear masks at COVID-19 Alert Level 2,
the Selwyn Libraries are helping out.
Each of the four libraries has a sewing machine, which is being
made available for people to make their own masks. The libraries
are supplying patterns and thread at each library for people who
bring their own fabric to make a mask. Patterns are available at
each library and through the libraries’ Facebook page for people
with their own machines to make masks at home.
Picking up mask patterns has proved very popular with library
users, District Arts Culture and Life-long Learning Coordinator Mat
Logan says.
The libraries are always on the lookout for ways to support the
community and help people build skills. Past sewing and craft
initiatives at the libraries have proved very popular and masks filled
an immediate need, he says.
“With the advice for people to wear facemasks we can provide
the opportunity to people and the plans to make them quickly and
cheaply at home.”
It also gives people the chance to help others by making masks for
whanau and friends, Mat says.
Anyone wanting a mask pattern can collect one from the libraries or
visit Facebook.com/SelwynLibraries to find a download link.
Council Group Manager Community Services and Facilities Denise Kidd models a face
mask made using the Selwyn Libraries’ machine and pattern
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
DARFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE SURVEY
We’re keen to hear from the Malvern Community on what services they want to see offered at Darfield
Recreation and Community Centre.
Darfield Recreation and Community Centre has a range of rooms and spaces available including a hall,
large meeting rooms and kitchen facilities.
Let us know what you’d like to see at the centre by taking the quick survey at
selwyn.govt.nz/darfieldsurvey.
Meetings
Public Forums: Council,
Community Board and local
committee meetings are open
to the public. Time is available at
the start of meetings for people
to speak on matters of concern.
Please notify Therese Davel or
Bernadette Ryan if you wish to
speak at the Council meeting at
least five days before the meeting.
Township, Hall and Reserve
Committees: To list or make
changes to meeting details, email
meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz
or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338
by 9am Wednesday the week
before publication.
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
BOARD
Council*
Wed 26 August 1pm
Rolleston HQ Offices
Audit & Risk Subcommittee*
Wed 2 September 9.30am
Rolleston HQ Offices
Council*
Wed 9 September 1pm
Rolleston HQ Offices
*Livestreamed on Council
website and YouTube channel
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Doyleston Community
Committee
Wed 2 September 7.30pm
Osborne Park
Glentunnel Community Centre
Committee – Triennial Elections
Tue 15 September 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
Residents of Coalgate,
Glentunnel and Whitecliffs are
invited to attend.
New committee members are
most welcome.
Glentunnel Township
Committee
Mon 31 August 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
Greendale Recreation Reserve
Management Committee
Tue 1 September 8pm
Greendale Pavilion
Leeston Community Committee
Mon 7 September 7.30pm
Leeston Library
Leeston Park Committee
Mon 31 August 7.30pm
Leeston Park Pavilion
Tawera Memorial Hall
Committee
Wed 2 September 7pm
Tawera Memorial Hall
Selwyn Events
THURSDAY
27
AUGUST
FRIDAY
28
AUGUST
Nutrition for Healthy Eating
Lincoln Library, 6–8pm
Nutritionist Pip Meads from Pure and
Simple Nutrition will offer practical
tips for improving nutrition, and
opportunities for participants to
ask questions. Topics covered in
Healthy Eating include: What does
a balanced meal look like? What is
healthy eating?Bookings required at
selwynlibraries.co.nz.
Splash Time
Selwyn Aquatic Centre, 8am–8pm
A great way to introduce your baby
to the water. The 45-minute sessions
by a qualified instructor cover the
importance of water experiences
in child development, safety and
a taster of parent/child swim
classes. Suitable for 4 months to 3
years. Bookings essential. Email:
swimschool@selwyn.govt.nz
Leeston flood protection takes next steps
The next stage of the Leeston flood bypass works has been confirmed to start soon, with both stages 3
and 4 planned to progress this summer.
The project to construct the bypass began in 2014 to address long-term flooding issues with the
Leeston Creek and is due to be completed in 2023.
Stages one and two of the four stage project have already been completed and work on stage three
of the project, to replace the High Street culverts and connect the new culverts to the Volckman Road
drain is due to begin on site in October. The contract for this work has been awarded to SICON Ltd.
Detailed design work for stage four, connecting the Leeston creek with the flood bypass channel is
under way and the Council is making progress to begin construction in February 2021.
Further work and refinements to the overall bypass have been identified and will be considered in the future.
Child restraint clinics back in August
Selwyn Carseat Champions are back running their regular monthly clinics
under Level 2. The Selwyn Carseat Champions are a group of passionate
local volunteers who are trained Child Restraint Technicians specialising in
the installation and fitting of child restraints.
At the clinics members of the team will assist you with fitting your child into
their car seat and getting the car seat correctly installed into your car.
The next clinic will be held on Saturday 29 August from 9am in the
carpark of the Selwyn District Council offices in Rolleston. To book a time
at the clinic, or ask for advice contact a technician on facebook.com/
selwyncarseats or email roadsafety@selwyn.govt.nz.
ON THE
ROADS
On the roads
Trents Road has reopened heading south-east away from Springs Road, but traffic
management remains in place while minor pipework is completed.
Join us to plant A native tree
Are you new to Selwyn or have you been here a while?
Everyone is welcome to join us in a community
activity to contribute to putting down roots in Selwyn.
Spades and gloves will be provided or bring your own.
Sunday 6 September
9.30am to 12pm
Chamberlains Ford Recreation Reserve
Old Bridge Road, Leeston
FRIDAY
28
AUGUST
SATURDAY
29
AUGUST
MONDAY
31
AUGUST
TUESDAY
1
SEPTEMBER
Rhymetime wiggles and
giggles
Lincoln Library, 9.30–10am
Stories, songs, rhymes and bubbles
make up our Rhymetime sessions,
designed to assist with early language
development and to have fun. Aimed
at 1–3 years. Free, weekly sessions,
term time only.
Discovery Time
Leeston Library, 11am–12pm
Come along to our weekly sessions
with fun activities and experiments.
Each month will focus on either
science, technology, engineering,
art or maths. You will learn how to
grow crystals, make slime, construct
marshmallow bridges, and more. No
booking required.
Darfield Ukulele Group
Performance
Darfield Library, 11–11.30am
Join us for a performance by the
Darfield Ukulele Group. Listen to
some popular songs played on ukulele
while you browse for books, or sit
down and enjoy the show.
Coding Club
Rolleston Library, 3.30–4.30pm
Join our weekly Coding Club sessions
for some hands-on coding and
problem solving fun.
Aimed at people aged 9-13 years.
Register at selwyn.govt.nz/events/registration by Monday 1 September.
A restoration planting initiative by Selwyn District Council.
For information on listing a community event visit
selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall
Leeston Library & Service Centre
19 Messines Street, Leeston
Ph 347 2871
Lincoln Library & Service Centre
Gerald Street, Lincoln
Ph 347 2876
0800 SELWYN
www.selwyn.govt.nz
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Racing identity leaves enviable legacy
CANTERBURY’S racing
industry has lost one of its
long-time servants, trainer Tony
Prendergast.
The popular 84-year-old
trainer died after a short illness
on August 16.
Prendergast, who trained in
partnership with his wife, Lyn,
from their West Melton property,
had been suffering from
cancer after being diagnosed a
few months ago. His death came
after a shattering week for the
family – with their home being
gutted by fire and with it the loss
of all their possessions, including
all their prized racing trophies
and photographs.
Kylie Williams, who completed
her apprenticeship with
the Prendergast stable and had
remained a life-long friend and
helping hand, had hoped to
provide a ray of sunshine last
Saturday for the family with a
win in the final event aboard
the Prendergast-trained Queen
Jetsun.
It was on Queen Jetsun last
September that Williams celebrated
a career highlight with
her 700 th career win, but last
weekend the mare had to settle
for second, the same placing
registered in the first race by
stablemate Volvik.
“It would have been good to
get that last winner for Pop,”
Williams said.
“He (Prendergast) was like a
father to me and I always called
him Pop. The best pop a girl
could ask for.
“I signed up with Pop and Lyn
when I was 17 and he taught me
so much. I’ll never forget some
of the pranks he pulled and
his laughter when you got him
back. He was one of racing’s true
gentlemen.”
Prendergast was a selfconfessed
battler who became a
well-known and popular figure
around the South Island racetracks.
It would be common to see
him give someone a flick with
his race book or a friendly punch
on the arm as he walked by, his
cheeky way of acknowledgement.
And there was hardly a more
popular occasion on course than
when his stable got a winner. The
delight on Prendergast’s face told
it all, he was loving what he was
doing and not about to stop.
Prendergast chipped in working
alongside Lyn right up until
his illness took over in recent
months, belying his age as he
continued to play his role in a
career in racing which stems
back to his youthful days as an
amateur rider.
The final win for the Prendergast
stable came last December
in the Timaru Cup with stable
star Who Dares Wins, who
finished fourth in last Saturday’s
Winter Cup at Riccarton.
In April last year Who Dares
Wins provided the Prendergasts
with a notable double, in the
Easter Cup and Canterbury Gold
Cup a week apart, then completed
a hat-trick at Riccarton.
Prendergast put paid to any
thoughts of his retirement in a
Love Racing interview after that
double.
“I’ve got no plans to stop. We
will keep going while we can. I
can still jump in the [harness]
cart and jog a horse for 40 minutes.
That keeps you fit.
“Training has never been an
easy game, and the overheads
now have made it harder, though
we are fortunate that we own
our own property and have good
facilities.
“You always have your lean
patches, then you win a couple,
and away you go again.
“We have never trained a big
team. We have usually had 12-15
horses in work, never more than
20, and every time we have a big
win, we really savour it.”
“I’ll never forget some of
the pranks he pulled and
his laughter when you got
him back. He was one of
racing’s true gentlemen.”
– Kylie Williams
From a family of six boys,
Prendergast was brought up in
Central Otago, and has been involved
with horses all his life. His
father raced standardbreds and
a brother, Dick, had considerable
success as a harness trainer.
After working on farms when
leaving school then becoming an
amateur rider, Prendergast took
LONG CAREER: Tony Prendergast lost a
battle with cancer on August 16. He died
a week after his home was gutted by fire.
His wife Lyn is pictured with pacer One
Direction. PHOTOS: RACE IMAGES
out an owner-trainer’s licence
and made a remarkable debut
in the 1964-65 season when
preparing Rutanui, a nine-yearold
maiden, to win fresh-up at
Cromwell over 1700m at odds of
67/1. He then backed Rutanui up
two days later for another win,
over 2000m.
Rutanui was ridden in the
maiden victory by Prendergast’s
life-time friend, Brian Anderton,
who still remembers the occasion
clearly.
“We tried him out and he was
one-paced and not much good.
Tony got him sorted out and decided
to race him. He had a real
knack with horses,” Anderton
said.
Prendergast got the former
slowcoach Rutanui into winning
trim through farm work,
including cattle mustering, on
the East Otago farm he was then
managing.
“That also convinced me
that horses don’t need to do a
lot of galloping and I’ve never
been a great one for galloping,”
Prendergast said last year when
recapping his early days.
Prendergast worked as foreman
for Anderton’s astute father,
renowned Wingatui trainer
Hec Anderton, who had more
winners in the 1950s than any
other New Zealand trainer and
won three New Zealand trainers’
premierships.
“I spent about four years with
Hector and learnt a hell of a lot
from him,” Prendergast recalled.
Prendergast recorded his first
win as a professional trainer with
Isalei, at Omakau in 1971 and
boosted his income in those early
days working night shift at the
Mosgiel Woollen Mills.
An early star for Prendergast
was Lomond Queen, who became
the dam of Queen’s Pal, one of the
best horses for the stable. Queen’s
Pal won 14 races. Eleven of her
wins were in black-type races,
including a third in the Group 1
New Zealand 1000 Guineas.
St James was another stable
star, winning 11 races, including
five stakes races, and he gave
Prendergast a big thrill when
finishing third in the 1989 Hong
Kong Cup.
However, Prendergast rated Mr
Ay Bee, whom he part-owned, as
the best horse he trained “by a
country mile.”
In spite of being hampered by
injuries, Mr Ay Bee won 19 races
from 1225m to 2500m and took
six consecutive races as a fiveyear-old,
including a fresh-up
win over 1225m at Beaumont,
when ridden by Lyn Prendergast.
In a bid to reduce travelling
from Wingatui, Mr Ay Bee was
transferred to Takanini trainer
Ray Verner in 1979 after his
Brisbane campaign, in which he
finished second in the Group 1
Brisbane Cup (3200m), and for
Verner he won the 1979 Group
1 Avondale Cup (2200m) then
the Listed King’s Plate (1600m)
before breaking down in preparation
for the Group 1 Auckland
Cup (3200m).
Prendergast trained the
winners of 386 races and he
was proud of his record with
apprentices, including Williams,
Jan Cameron and Charlie
Brough, while his daughter Kerry,
also rode winners during a brief
career as an apprentice and has
had some success as a trainer.
– NZ Racing News
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Southbridge is third on
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Waihora, and three points
adrift of competition leader
Darfield.
The match was significant for
Waihora fullback Mark Maitland,
who played his 200th match for
the first division side. He was
cheered onto the field with his
son, Albie, 3.
Darfield accounted for fourth
placed Prebbleton 26-20, in a
hard fought encounter.
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Driving Skills Refresher
Monday, 9.30am-1pm
Build confidence by refreshing
your knowledge of the road
rules. Morning tea provided.
Free to attend. Bookings advised
as spaces are limited. Email
roadsafety@selwyn.govt.nz
or phone 347 1867. Brought to
you by the district council road
safety team.
Lincoln Event Centre
Nutrition For Healthy Eating
Lincoln on Thursday, 6-8pm
Pip Meads from Pure and
Simple Nutrition is a local
qualified nutritionist who will
offer practical tips for improving
nutrition and opportunities for
participants to ask questions.
Topics that will be covered
include – what does a balanced
meal look like? What is healthy
eating?
Lincoln Library
Selwyn SeniorNet
Lincoln on Wednesday, 10amnoon,
Leeston on Thursday,
10am-noon and Rolleston on
Fiday 10am-noon
SeniorNet brings older adults
and technology together in a
friendly, fun and stress-free way.
It’s for people over the age of 50
who’d like to learn more about
technology and what it can do
for them. To join in Rolleston or
Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
Lincoln phone Tui Heighway 027
765 5194 and for Leeston phone
Terry Pierson 324 2300.
Lincoln Event Centre, Leeston
Library and Rolleston Men’s Shed
‘Godzone – Our Own’
Exhibition
Lincoln on Wednesday-
Thursday, 11.30am-2.30pm and
Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Go along to see the work of
Robyn Schroeder and Debbie
Garland. This show was cut
short by the lockdown but is
finally able to have its time. This
exhibition ends on Sunday.
Down By The Liffey Gallery, 1
James St
Baby Sensory
Lincoln on Wednesday, 9.30-
10am, and Rolleston on Friday,
9.30-10am
Go along and share interactive
songs, stories, sensory boards
and bubbles. These sessions
are designed to help cultivate
early language and literacy, and
support the development of
motor skills from birth to 1 year.
Free, weekly sessions, term-time
only.
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Go along and watch a performance by the Darfield ukulele group. Listen to some
popular songs while you browse for books, or sit down and enjoy the show. You might even
be inspired to take up the ukulele yourself. Darfield Library, Monday, 11-11.30am.
Stories, songs, rhymes
and bubbles make up this
Rhymetimes session, which is
designed to assist with early
language development. Aimed at
children aged one to three. Free,
weekly sessions, term-time only.
Rolleston and Lincoln libraries
Markets
Rolleston Farmers Market:
Sunday, 9am-12.30pm, 96
Rolleston Drive
Darfield Market: Saturday,
9am-1pm, opposite Challenge
& Motorlodge
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
Darfield, South Tce.
Market@254: Saturday,
9.30am-1pm, rain or shine,
254 Lawford Rd, West Melton.
Lincoln Farmers and Craft
Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm,
Gerald St.
Running groups
Rolleston Road Runners:
Thursday registration from
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Coffee Culture on Gerald St.
Malvern Road Runners:
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3km and 6km options. Meet at
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Ellesmere Road Runners:
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Gardening
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Use daylight to boost your time outside
DAYLIGHT HOURS are on the
increase and there is more time to
devote to the garden.
For gardens with poor
drainage, soils are as wet as
they’ll ever be, and wet cold soils
are not very inviting for new
plants.
However, for re-vegetation
planting (where plants will be left
to survive on their own eg: trees,
shrubs etc), this is the last month
for safe planting.
Citrus fruit trees should be
cropping heavily this month.
Keep feeding them throughout
the growing period with a good
quality citrus fertiliser.
Remember citrus trees are frost
tender, so position any new trees
carefully when planting and take
protective measures when frosts
are occurring.
For stone/pip fruit trees, now
is an excellent time to do the
last preventative fungal spray of
copper oxychloride. It must be
applied before bud burst as buds
will be swelling on these trees in
late August.
Continue to harvest your
winter crops in the vege garden.
It is still too early to plant
your summer salad vegetables;
however, you can begin sowing
MAINTENANCE: Now is the time to apply a preventative fungal spray to your stone/pip
fruit trees.
seeds of beans, cucumber,
lettuce, pumpkins, peppers and
tomatoes indoors. Prepare soil
for the planting of early variety
potatoes to be ready in time for
Christmas.
Winter flowering annuals such
as cinerarias, pansies, primulas
and violas will be at their very
best. Summer annuals are better
to be planted in September as
daylight hours increase and soil
temperatures rise.
Bulbs should be in bloom soon
– depending on the weather of
course.
Daffodils, hyacinths, muscari,
jonquil and lachenalias all
produce beautiful displays of
colour at this time of year. Take
note and mark the best flowering
varieties in your garden as you
may wish to lift and divide them
later in the season.
With roses, in many areas
new growth should have
commenced. Usually, new
growth is ‘clean’ and not infected
with the typical diseases that
attack roses.
Inspect your rose bushes
regularly for early signs of any
problems. It is still a little too
early to apply fertiliser, so leave
that until next month. However,
you can apply fresh compost
around the base of the rose
bushes.
For some, moss may well
be appearing in parts of the
lawn that are either shaded or
particularly wet. These areas may
require over-sowing in spring.
The moss will slowly disappear
as soil temperatures rise and
the soil drains in the summer
months.
Protect your plants from the weather
IT’S TIME for gardeners to
celebrate.
Temperatures are on the
rise, producing signs of spring
throughout the garden.
September can be a wet and
windy month so ensure you still
protect plants where need be. It’s
a busy but very enjoyable time,
with colour and scents slowly
coming back into the garden.
Final harvesting and removal of
winter maturing vegetables gives
plenty of material for the compost
bin. By staggering planting times,
hopefully these vegetables have
supplied you with continuous
supplies over winter.
Where conditions allow, ie soil
not too wet and temperatures rising
in your area, you can plant the
Are you ready to grow?
Kiwi Gardener is your
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in New Zealand.
hardier vegetables for summer
harvesting. Remember the more
traditional summer vegetables
will be planted in October.
Those veges can include
asparagus, beetroot, cabbage,
cauliflower, carrots, onion, radish,
silverbeet and spinach. Improve
existing vege plots with plenty
of compost before planting the
new seasons vegetables. Keep a
wary eye for slugs and snails as
they emerge when temperatures
increase.
Time for preparing your summer
flowering garden. Winter annuals
are now coming to an end
of their flowering. While it’s still a
little early for planting traditional
summer annuals, there are some
that ‘transcend’ the typical grow-
ANNUALS: If you are
planting bulbs, identify the
area.
ing seasons and are very useful at
this time of year.
These include alyssum, calendulas,
cornflower, lobelia, pansies
and violas. If you wish to grow
your own summer flowering
annuals, seed should be sown
now either in a glasshouse or in
a warm, north facing enclosed
patio.
Sow and water regularly to ensure
even germination. Seedlings
should be ready for transplanting
into the garden six to eight weeks
after sowing.
Carefully mark the position of
your winter and spring flowering
bulbs as you may wish to grow
other plants in the same area over
summer months.
Where the bulbs have performed
well, allow them to
naturalise where they are growing.
This applies especially to
crocus, freesias, hyacinths, iris,
lachenalias, muscari, narcissus,
and watsonias.
Stone fruit such as apricots,
cherries, nectarines, peaches and
plums are all in bloom now, as are
pip fruit such as apples and pears.
Hopefully, weather conditions
allow for pollination by bees. Last
year’s heavy rainfall had a major
impact on pollination.
Rose growth is finally under
way. Spring/early summer is the
best time for roses with masses of
blooms and plants usually disease
free. The addition of compost
around the base of existing plants
is beneficial for plant health.
Start feeding roses from October
onwards with fertiliser.
Cut lawns regularly in early
spring, avoiding close mowing
initially. First lawn fertiliser can
be applied in late September/early
October.
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Hurunui Garden Festival
29th October
to
1st November
A bounty of gardens to admire and inspire, will
be on show in the Hurunui district this Spring.
The Hurunui Garden Festival has 17 gardens
on offer, two self-driven tours off the beaten
track and garden-based events to educate and
entertain.
It runs from Thursday, October 29 to Sunday,
November 1. Visitors wanting to attend have
until September 6 to take advantage of early
bird specials.
Launched in 2018 by a group of keen local
garden owners to help the Hurunui district
recover from the impact of the devastating
earthquake of November 2016, the festival
has become a popular event. Many visitors
make it a long weekend so they can enjoy the
many attractions the district has on offer.
Hurunui Garden Festival Incorporated (HGF), is
committed to investing back in its community.
The committee will give a student, graduating
from a Hurunui secondary school, a scholarship
to the value of $2000 towards study in
horticulture at their choice of University or
Institute of Technology, on the occasion of
HGF making a reasonable profit.
Seventeen gardens, five of them new to
the event, feature on this year’s festival
programme. They are in six clusters and
garden owners will be ready to greet you and
share their stories of how they have created
their gardens.
A new tour, Mysteries of the Waipara Gorge,
complete with iron sculptures, concretions
and moa bones, has been introduced, while
the Hidden Gems from the Lowry Hills to the
Sea, makes its return.
If you would you like to donate to the Hurunui
Garden Festival scholarship fund you can do
via a transfer to our bank account listed below
- Account name: Hurunui Garden Festival
Incorporated.
Account number: 02-1278-0028459-00.
Bank name: BNZ.
Entry is $10 per garden, children under 18 free.
Tickets for the tours are $95 per person and
includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon
tea.
Tickets available now from
hurunuigardenfestival.com
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MY PRIDE AND JOY
SELWYN TIMES
Cruising on a Honda Goldwing
When Robert Gravener lost his Harley-
Davidson in a crash, he vowed he would
not own another motor-cycle, then he saw
his 1991 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing for sale
in Belgrave (just out of Melbourne).
“The bike’s maintenance hadn’t been
kept up so it wasn’t in great condition,” says
Robert.
Robert says the Honda Goldwing is
a general all round cruiser. It has cruise
control, a radio, an intercom system,
cigarette lighters and a tow bar.
“You can sit at 100km/h and it glides
along,” explains Robert.
Honda’s Goldwing series was introduced
in 1974, becoming a popular touring
motor-cycle in North America, Western
Europe, Australia and Japan, with the most
sales in the United States.
1991 Goldwings all had a numbered
plaque and anniversary edition insignia,
marking 10 years’ US production; they
were manufactured in Marysville, Ohio,
from 1980 until 2010, then produced in
Japan from 2011. In 1991, there were three
models, the: Aspencade (regular GL1500
model), Special Edition (luxurious model),
and Interstate (stripped-down model).
Robert’s fourth generation Goldwing has
a shaft drive and flat six-cylinder engine.
It has 159,000km on the odometer, which
Robert says is reasonable for a touring bike.
He says it is not uncommon for Honda
Goldwings to have done 300,000km and
still run well.
After Rob purchased his Goldwing,
he took an extended holiday. With his
trailer on the back, he rode up to Cairns,
camping along the way. He enjoyed the
trip so much, he decided to buy a 4WD in
the Atherton Tablelands so he could travel
round Australia with his caravan.
These plans were cut short due to the
rainy season, forest fires and meeting New
Zealander, Kerry who was holidaying north
of Cairns.
“We started chatting in a coffee shop then
the next day, met up again,” explains Kerry.
Romance was in the air so Robert
cancelled his plans for touring Australia
and headed to New Zealand for a holiday
instead. One year later, he and Kerry were
engaged and Rob shifted to New Zealand,
bringing his Honda 1500cc Goldwing with
him.
Rob has now owned his Honda
Goldwing for seven years. He says it is a
bike for those who enjoy long trips and all
weather riding.
“I spent more than eight hours a day on
the bike when travelling from Melbourne
to Cairns and even towing a trailer, it did
the trip effortlessly. The air shockers mean
you don’t feel the road, it just glides.”
Robert has yet to explore New Zealand.
He has joined the Honda Goldwing Riders’
club. He and Kerry also hope to take the
bike camping over summer, with long-term
plans to travel around the North and South
Islands.
“When I can’t ride the Goldwing
anymore, I might give it to a family
member though it would mean sending the
bike back to Australia.”
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MOTORCARE PROFESSIONALS
Putting tyres on your wheels
While this year may not have been the best time to open a business,
there has been considerable local support for one of Rolleston’s newest.
“We’ve been really busy, before and after Covid lockdown,” says Phil
Glen, owner of Kats Tyres, Rolleston.
Phil has lived in Rolleston for 19 years. He has watched the town
grow and always had the dream of opening a second branch of Kats
Tyres there.
A recognised name for over 35 years in Kaiapoi, Kats Tyres
Rolleston opened on the 1st March, this year.
“We’d always talked about locating in Rolleston but struggled to
find the right piece of land. The timing was right when we found the
Hoskyns Road site,” explains Phil.
Kats Tyres supply tyres for all makes and model of vehicle. They also
sell Mag wheels, complete wheel alignments, and sell and install lifting
and lowering kits. In addition, they have an experienced mechanic on
site to take care of vehicle servicing, mechanical repairs and WOFs
needs. The latter is by appointment so you do not have to wait.
Phil has a long history of working with tyres and specialising in
wheel alignments and chassis straightening. If you are unsure about
the best tyres for your vehicle, Phil and his team are happy to advise
you.
Kats Tyres supply all brands of tyre and have a massive 400 tyres
in stock. They deal with almost every tyre imaginable, from top of
the line brands like Michelin, Pirelli, Cooper and Goodyear through
to budget tyres. You are assured, they can supply a tyre to meet your
needs and budget.
If you take your vehicle in for a warrant of fitness and the tyres or
any part of the vehicle is not up to standard, they can fit new tyres
and undertake repairs where needed. This will save you time and the
hassle of having to take your vehicle away to sort any issues for the
completion of the warrant.
When not on the job, you may find Phil at the Rolleston Fire Station
where he has been a member for 17 years. He is currently the local
station officer.
When you next need tyres, a WOF or have a problem with your
vehicle, look for the bright yellow and red colours of Kats Tyres.
They are located at 44 Hoskyns Road on the commercial side of
Rolleston, phone 347 0929. They are open: 8am-5pm, Monday to
Friday; and 8am-12noon, Saturdays.
locally owned
and operated
Kats Tyres,
44 Hoskyns
Road,
Rolleston.
Full
workshop
available
• Brakes
• Servicing
• Cambelts
• Clutches
• Vehicle Scanning
Tyres & Suspension
• New Tyres
• Wheel Alignments
• Puncture Repairs
• Suspension
• Lowering Kits
• 4WD Lift Kits
• Alloy Wheels
nOW
dOInG
WOF’s
We will match or better any genuine quote
on tyres in Canterbury - GuaranTeed!
rOLLeSTOn
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44 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston
Phone: 03 347-0929
Open 6 days: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm.
Sat 8am - 12pm | www.kats.co.nz
Email: phil@katsrolly.co.nz
Jones Road auto
www.windscreensolutions.co.nz
ALL INSURANCE REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS WELCOME
• Windscreen Repairs and Replacement,
replacing cracked or damaged
windscreens to the highest standard.
• We offer superior quality workmanship
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Phone: 021 399 917
• We can arrange all insurance work to make
the repair or installation as easy as possible
for our clients.
• If you are unsure what you need call us
today for some expert advice for the best
solution for your vehicle.
Email: info@windscreensolutions.co.nz
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WE HAvE MOvED 131 IPORT Drive
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Phone 347 4020 | www.jonesroadauto.co.nz
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0274 955 688
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Pricing options to suit your needs
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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
SELWYN TIMES
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
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472 Blenheim Rd
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Mt Cook Day Trip Saturday 12th September $55pp
Two passes Arthurs / Lewis Saturday 5th
September $45pp
Tours
Hokianga Cape Reinga Bay of Islands 8 Days includes
flights home pick up $2250 pp twin share. Bookings
before 22nd November
Central South Island Pukaki Downs Station Morven
Hills Mt Aspiring 8 Days $1795 pp twin share
Xmas Tour 4 Days
Taranaki Garden Festival Tour 28th October
Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886
Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com
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Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388
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EST.
1979
Arthur’s
Roof & Property
Moss Kill & Proof
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Gutter Clean/Repairs
Pest Control
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03 347 2635
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Call Todd
0212059543
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Call Tony Dempsey
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
GLAZING
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027 352 6225
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N A BARRELL
ROOFING LTD
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Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz
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Call David 0272319931
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021 454 864
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03 322-1103 or 027 697-
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by tradesman with
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PH Stephen
021 073 2624
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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
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Family owned since 2001.
Ph Paul 027 229 3534
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Public Notices
MINOR
AMENDMENT TO
ENROLMENT ZONE
The board of Weedons School has been asked by the Ministry
of Education to make a minor amendment to our enrolment
scheme.
Under this amendment, we are proposing that students will
be enrolled if they live within the home zone described on our
website – www.weedons.school.nz
The enrolment scheme, which includes a precise description
of the home zone, may be viewed at the school office where
copies of the scheme are also available.
The enrolment of out-of-zone students is governed by the
provisions of the Education Act 1989.
Comments or any questions must be directed to the principal
no later than 23rd September at office@weedons.school.nz or
phone 3478 740.
MILITARY EXERCISE
West Melton Rifle Range
29 August 2020
The general public is to be advised that
a NZ Army Exercise will be conducted in
the West Melton Rifle Range area over
the period 29 August 2020.
The exercise will involve up to 40
personnel from 2/4 Royal New Zealand
Infantry Regiment, Burnham Military
Camp.
Training will involve soldiers throwing
High Explosive Grenades on the
West Melton ranges over the period
10am – 4:30pm on the 29 August 2020.
For more information please contact:
Staff Sergeant Maurice Walker
on 027 445 2611.
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Own transport required,
no qualifications necessary.
Apply to
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Public Notices
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2020
7.30pm - Rolleston Community Centre
Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
If you wish to be become the Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer or a Committee
Member, our AGM is the place to register your interest.
One of the main purposes of the Association is to
provide, or assist in the provision of facilities, for
community purposes in the Rolleton Township. We
receive funding from the Selwyn District Council
annually to do this.
Michelle Jones, Chairperson
021 186 8905
Rolleston Residents Association Inc
Te Taumutu Rūnanga Society Incorporated
The Annual General Meeting for Te Taumutu
Rūnanga Society Inc will be held at 10.00am,
Sunday 13 September 2020.
Order of business will include:
• Business Arising
• Presentation of the Annual Report
• Financial Accounts
• Appointment of Auditor
• Election of Secretary
• General Business
At the conclusion of the AGM, the September general
meeting will commence. All enquiries, please phone the
office 03 371 2660.
PLEASE NOTE:
With the current uncertainty of COVID-19:
• Alert Level 2 or greater, ngā hui will take place via
ZOOM
• Alert Level 1, the venue will be the marae.
Details will be confirmed closer to the hui via the
Taumutu Facebook page and by email.
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SELWYN TIMES
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Public Notice
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project,
Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take under the
Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project
– Stage 1 (Project). More particularly, the Land is required for road for the Project.
The Project is required to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by constructing two roundabouts at the intersections of Shands Road/
Blakes Road and Springs Road/Marshs Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it have
been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take the Land and
notified of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the
Registrar, Environment Court, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113, Christchurch
or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013, within 20 working days after the date of
publication of this notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice a public hearing will be held
with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector
otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the
hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact
Tony Fraser, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House, 169 Madras Street,
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240 Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240. Telephone: (03) 363 5907.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule
Area (ha) Description
0.1095 Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 23806 (Record of Title CB4C/363);
shown as Section 7 on Survey Office Plan 550060.
The land is located at 347 Marshs Road, Halswell, Christchurch.
Dated at Rolleston this 7th day of August 2020
David Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Public Notice
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project,
Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take under the
Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade
Project – Stage 1 (Project). More particularly, the Land is required for road for the
Project.
The Project is required to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by constructing two roundabouts at the intersections of Shands Road/
Blakes Road and Springs Road/Marshs Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it have
been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take the Land and
notified of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the
Registrar, Environment Court, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113, Christchurch
or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013, within 20 working days after the date of
publication of this notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice a public hearing will be held
with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector
otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the
hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact
Tony Fraser, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House, 169 Madras Street,
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240 Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240. Telephone: (03) 363 5907.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule
Area (ha) Description
0.0085 Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 82045 (Record of Title CB47B/792);
shown as Section 11 on Survey Office Plan 550060.
The land is located at 407 Springs Road, Halswell, Christchurch.
Dated at Rolleston this 7th day of August 2020
David Ward
Chief Executive Officer
selwyn.govt.nz
selwyn.govt.nz
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade
Project, Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take under the
Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project
– Stage 1 (Project). More particularly, the Land is required for road for the Project.
The Project is required to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by constructing two roundabouts at the intersections of Shands Road/
Blakes Road and Springs Road/Marshs Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it have
been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take the Land and
notified of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the
Registrar, Environment Court, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113, Christchurch
or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013, within 20 working days after the date of
publication of this notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice a public hearing will be held
with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector
otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the
hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact
Tony Fraser, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House, 169 Madras Street,
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240 Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240. Telephone: (03) 363 5907.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule
Area (ha) Description
0.2264 Part Lot 3 Deposited Plan 80303 (Record of Title CB46A/846);
shown as Section 1 on Survey Office Plan 550060.
The land is located at 328 Marshs Road, Halswell, Christchurch.
Dated at Rolleston this 7th day of August 2020
David Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project,
Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take under the
Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project
– Stage 1 (Project). More particularly, the Land is required for road for the Project.
The Project is required to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by constructing two roundabouts at the intersections of Shands Road/
Blakes Road and Springs Road/Marshs Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it have
been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take the Land and
notified of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the
Registrar, Environment Court, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113, Christchurch
or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013, within 20 working days after the date of
publication of this notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice a public hearing will be held
with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector
otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the
hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact
Tony Fraser, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House, 169 Madras Street,
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240 Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240. Telephone: (03) 363 5907.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule
Area (ha) Description
0.1578 Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 46824 (Record of Title CB25F/1181);
shown as Section 18 on Survey Office Plan 550355.
The land is located at 202 Blakes Road, Prebbleton, Christchurch.
Dated at Rolleston this 7th day of August 2020
David Ward
Chief Executive Officer
selwyn.govt.nz
selwyn.govt.nz
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Public Notice
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project,
Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take under the
Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project
– Stage 1 (Project). More particularly, the Land is required for road for the Project.
The Project is required to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by constructing two roundabouts at the intersections of Shands Road/
Blakes Road and Springs Road/Marshs Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it have
been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take the Land and
notified of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the
Registrar, Environment Court, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113, Christchurch
or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013, within 20 working days after the date of
publication of this notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice a public hearing will be held
with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector
otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the
hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact
Tony Fraser, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House, 169 Madras Street,
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240 Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240. Telephone: (03) 363 5907.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule
Area (ha) Description
0.1626 Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 81701 (Record of Title CB46C/1093);
shown as Section 3 on Survey Office Plan 550355
0.0059 Part Lot 4 Deposited Plan 81701 (Record of Title CB46C/1096);
shown as Section 7 on Survey Office Plan 550355
The land is located off Shands Road, Prebbleton, Christchurch.
Dated at Rolleston this 7th day of August 2020
David Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Public Notice
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project,
Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take under the
Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project
– Stage 1 (Project). More particularly, the Land is required for road for the Project.
The Project is required to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by constructing two roundabouts at the intersections of Shands Road/
Blakes Road and Springs Road/Marshs Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it have
been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take the Land and
notified of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the
Registrar, Environment Court, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113, Christchurch
or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013, within 20 working days after the date of
publication of this notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice a public hearing will be held
with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector
otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the
hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact
Tony Fraser, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House, 169 Madras Street,
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240 Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240. Telephone: (03) 363 5907.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule
Area (ha) Description
0.1516 Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 389232 (Record of Title 362961);
shown as Section 1 on Survey Office Plan 550355.
The land is located at 99 Aberdeen Road, Prebbleton, Christchurch.
Dated at Rolleston this 12th day of August 2020
David Ward
Chief Executive Officer
selwyn.govt.nz
selwyn.govt.nz
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project,
Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take under the
Public Works Act 1981 the land described in the Schedule to this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Prebbleton Intersection Upgrade Project
– Stage 1 (Project). More particularly, the Land is required for road for the Project.
The Project is required to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by constructing two roundabouts at the intersections of Shands Road/
Blakes Road and Springs Road/Marshs Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it have
been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take the Land and
notified of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the
Registrar, Environment Court, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113, Christchurch
or PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013, within 20 working days after the date of
publication of this notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice a public hearing will be held
with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally unless the objector
otherwise requires and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the
hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should contact
Tony Fraser, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House, 169 Madras Street,
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011. Postal Address: PO Box 7240 Sydenham,
Christchurch 8240. Telephone: (03) 363 5907.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule
Area (ha) Description
0.4121 Part Lot 2 Deposited Plan 49632 (Record of Title CB31K/460);
shown as Section 3 on Survey Office Plan 550060.
0.0203 Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 53489 (Record of Title CB31K/460);
shown as Section 5 on Survey Office Plan 550060
The land is located at 374 Springs Road, Prebbleton, Christchurch.
Dated at Rolleston this 7th day of August 2020
David Ward
Chief Executive Officer
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family living the other. Capturing natural sunlight the home offers a
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kitchen will impress with its walk-in pantry, engineered stone bench
tops, induction hobs and quality finishings while the living spaces
both enjoy access to the outdoor patio area via stacker doors and are
warmed by a combination of heat pumps while enjoying the ambience
of the log burner.
Family bedrooms are located at a separate wing of the home allowing
the family members privacy, and are all generous sizes with quality
drapes and fittings. The master sits north west facing and basks in
sun with the indulgence of the walk through robe, dressing area and
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Outdoor entertaining transitions seamlessly from the living spaces
and provides a private, sheltered space overlooking the garden area.
Utility areas have been well thought out and accommodate the raised
vege gardens, garden shed and utility area.
Hide the boat/trailer behind the purpose built fence and still enjoy double
car garaging and off street parking for a further three vehicles.
Having loved this property, new plans are on the horizon and it is with
pride the owners present this lovely home to the market for genuine sale.
Auction: Wednesday 16th September at 2.00pm,
Russley Golf Club, Memorial Ave (unless sold prior)
Land Area: 1001 m²
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Contact:
Mobile: 021 135 0887
Phone: 03 347 4711
Email: katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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47 Melton Grange Road, West Melton
5 Binyon Place, Rolleston
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15 Dawn Place
In this fast changing world, this property offers a
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VIEW 30 Aug & 6 Sep 12.00 - 12.30pm & 30 Aug & 6 Sep
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DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 10th September, 2020 at
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Mobile 027 444 1436
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7 Ragley Way
The perfect mix of space and comfort. This functional 3
bedroom modern home is just 8 mins walk from the
Farringdon shops or 6 minutes walk to Lemonwood
primary. Stay home and entertain in the beautiful
kitchen which boasts tristone bench top, ceramic hob
and wall oven and is shouldered either side by open plan
living and dining which flow out to either the decking
area or patio, giving options to follow the sun. This
home is kept warm in winter and cool in summer with a
heat pump and natural drapes.
DEADLINE SALE
VIEW Sunday 30 Aug 1.00 - 1.30pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 26th August, 2020 at
2.00pm, (unless sold prior)
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Mobile 021 548 777
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Mobile 027 555 0654
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Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Suitable for wheelchair
Price up to $560,000
Contact
Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com
Prebbleton
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
3 car garaging or extra o/s parking
Mono pitch roof
Price up to $800,000
Contact
Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979
courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com
Prebbleton
3-4 bedrooms
Caravan parking preferred
Section size above 600m2
Price up to $750,000’s
Contact
Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979
courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com
Lincoln
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2 living areas
Minimum 200m2 floor area
Price early $600,000’s
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms
1-2 living areas
2 bathrooms
Price mid $500,000’s - $600,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Selwyn
Entry level lifestyle block
3 bedrooms
2 acres plus
Price $500,000 - $580,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3 bedrooms, 1-2 living areas
2 bathrooms, 2 car garaging
Section 400m2 - 600m2
Price $480,000 - $520,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2 living areas
Price up to $540,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Rolleston/Halswell/Lincoln
3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
1 living/dining room
Good size section, post earthquakes
Price around $530,000
Contact
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living
Newer or recently updated
Section 1000m2 plus
Price $700,000 - $750,000
Contact
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
Prebbleton/Lincoln/West
Melton/Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living
2 car garage, good storage
Price $750,000 - $850,000
Contact
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
Rolleston
Levi Park area
3-4 bedrooms
Price $600,000 - $650,000
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
West Melton
4-5 bedrooms
3 car garaging ideal
Price $750,000 - $850,000
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
West Melton
Home with reserve/rural view
4-5 bedrooms
Price $900,000 - $1,200,000
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
West Melton
4 bedrooms
Log burner ideal
Section 800m2 - 1300m2Price
$750,000 - $825,000
Contact
Melanie Elliott 027 635 2643
melanie.elliott@raywhite.com
Selwyn
2-3 bedrooms
Good size section to fit a trampoline
Price $350,000 - $400,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3-4 bedrooms
Newish property, nice spec
House size larger than 180m2
Price up to $550,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedroom spacious home
Levi Park area, suitable for wheelchair
Section over 1000m2
Price up to $780,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Less than 5 years old
Easy care section
Price $520,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3 bedrooms for first home buyers
Large section
Older part of Rolleston
Price up to $450,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions?
Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal
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Marketing your property –
what does it mean?
Marketing a property is more than presentation and advertising.
Conceptually, marketing is identifying
what prospective buyers are looking for
then providing this. For example, larger
homes and sections may appeal more
to families. Young couples starting out,
generally have tight budgets leading
them to smaller properties, while older
people may be looking to downsize.
Brand new has a particular appeal
however there will always be a market for
established homes. Having a picture in
your mind of the type of buyer will help
in determining the features to emphasise.
If repairs and maintenance need to be
carried out before putting the property
on the market, seek the advice of a real
estate agent. They can advise on what
tasks are worth completing and what
might be unnecessary expense.
Installing a new kitchen or changing
the carpet may lift the house but will
the expense be recouped in the sale
price? On the other hand, modernising
an outdated kitchen or bathroom could
make a huge difference to the look of
the place. Avoid going overboard unless
the capital value of properties in the area
justifies this.
Real estate agents are in contact with
prospective buyers so aware of what they
are looking for. Draw on their expertise
and advice to help make the most of the
selling opportunity.
Establishing a relevant and fair price
for a property is important. Most
agents calculate this based on the price
properties in the area have sold for, and
what a particular property has to offer.
A unique or exceptional property may
justify a higher price, though run-down
properties can gain more than they
appear to merit. This might be due to the
area or other factors that suggest a good
investment.
When promoting a property, mix it up
and be creative so your property stands
out from the rest. TradeMe is a must;
checked by most people looking to buy.
Present the features the property offers as
benefits to potential buyers.
Erect a sign outside the property.
People stop and look at photographs and
this might spark sufficient interest for
them to visit an open home. Spending
a fortune on massive advertising
campaigns in every media might seem a
way to attract potential buyers but may
be an unnecessary expense without the
return. A better philosophy could be a
little often. This will depend on the value
of the property, your budget and how
best to reach target buyers.
Buyer perception is also significant.
For example, properties that sit for a
while can become stale. Resting the
property by taking it off the market for
a short time, then relisting perhaps in
spring or when sales in the area appear
to lift a little, can make a difference.
However, if a property does not sell
immediately there is no need for panic or
dropping the price. It may simply be that
the right buyer has not yet come along. If
the mix is right your property will sell.
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NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Leeston 543 Drain Road
Southbridge 38 Hastings Street
Leisure, land and lifestyle
near Leeston
Representing the perfect rural retreat upon a 1.265ha
lifestyle block, this four-bedroom property offers
space and superb leisure facilities which will attract
buyers looking to settle near Leeston. A real drawcard
to this property is its outdoor living and entertaining
opportunities with the grounds coming complete with
numerous alfresco areas, a grass tennis court and
swimming pool, while there is also ample space to
accommodate animals with three fenced paddocks,
woodshed, hayshed and two stock sheds.
4 2 2 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Tue 8 Sep 2020
View Sun 1-2pm
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Room to move and improve
Positioned upon a substantial parcel of land in central
Southbridge, this permanent material home is
brimming with potential and will undoubtedly appeal
to both first-time buyers and investors.
Occupying an 809sqm section, this 1960s brick home
features a practical layout and original decor that
would respond superbly to modern enhancement.
The open-plan kitchen and dining area is
complemented by a large lounge that extends out to
the deck and spacious grounds where there is further
scope to update and add value.
3 2 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 10 Sep 2020
3 Deans Ave, Chch
View Sun 1-1.30pm
John Bailey 027 893 0234
john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5512912
bayleys.co.nz/5512922
NEW LISTING
West Melton 4/349 West Melton Road
Setting the bar high
Designed to exceed every expectation, this spectacular 505sqm approx Oamaru stone and cedar clad home
accommodates modern lifestyles. Four living spaces, an office and all bedrooms are on the ground floor while the
upper level is reserved for yet another living area/games room/home office with balcony access. The sheltered
grounds include a sunken BBQ area, saltwater swimming pool and multiple raised vegetable beds. Accessed by an
idyllic tree-lined driveway the 4.4 hectare property also hosts established shelter on all boundaries, five paddocks
ideal for those with horses along with a set of cattle yards. Conveniently positioned between West Melton and
Rolleston with an easy commute into the city. This is a magnificent rural retreat offering the ultimate in space and
indulgence!
bayleys.co.nz/5512783
5 5 2 9
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 17 Sep 2020
View Sun 1-1.30pm
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz
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FINAL NOTICE
How to stay
warm and dry
West Melton 34 Mckays Road
Stylish living, sweeping views
Visual magnificence defines this immaculately
presented contemporary home on 4ha with endless
views extending to the snow-capped Southern Alps.
Bordered on all sides by established shelter belts, the
land is fenced into one large paddock with a multi-use
four-bay shed. Located within six minutes of quality
schooling, sporting facilities and every day amenities
of West Melton township, and only half an hour from
Christchurch city. This perfect lifestyle retreat will be
hard to resist!
bayleys.co.nz/5512752
4 2 2 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 2 Sep 2020
View Sun 2-2.30pm
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Kiwi homes contain hidden health
dangers. Yet first aid for unhealthy
homes needn’t cost a fortune. It can
make a home more saleable as well as a
healthier place to live.
Many older homes are cold and damp
and sometimes have other hazards such
as lead-based paint and asbestos.
There are a number of steps to take to
make your home more healthy.
They include behavioural change,
the cheapest way to make your home
healthier is to open windows to
ventilate.
If you’re out a lot, but want to increase
natural ventilation buy some security
window stays or locks that allow you
to leave windows slightly open when
you’re out. This can be a lot cheaper to
buy and run than high-tech systems.
If nothing else, insulate the ceiling
and under the house. The Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Authority
(EECA) has information on its website
about funding grants available through
the Warm Up New Zealand campaign.
A heat pump will warm and ventilate
rooms in the winter and cool them in
the summer.
EECA suggests a number of different
options for secondary glazing, which
is cheaper than retrofitting double
glazing.
Alternatives include DIY window
insulation, aluminium framed
secondary glazing on the inside of
the existing glazing, or acrylic sheets
attached internally.
Healthy homes aren’t just about
insulation and moisture removal.
Using fewer toxic chemicals can make
your home healthier to live in. Parents
of young children sometimes worry
about exposure to chemicals as do
asthma sufferers.
Dust mites can make a home
unhealthy to live in. Use a hepa filter on
your vacuum cleaner or at least vacuum
more often and empty the bag between
cleans.
Decluttering as well reduces the
places that dust can build up.
ALTOGETHER
BETTER
Ben Turner
027 530 1400
Chris Jones
027 220 5043
Jo McIntosh
027 384 4279
Kevin Jenkins
027 577 4232
We’re extremely proud of our talented Selwyn Team.
The highly skilled salespeople that we have across all areas
of property means we are confident in promising the best
service and skills to all clients in the area.
Selling your property? Contact your local Bayleys expert.
Adrienne Goodeve
021 977 877
Bianca Davidson
027 322 9055
Craig Blackburn
027 489 7225
Emma Groom
027 555 1075
Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559
Bayleys Leeston 03 375 4700
bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN & PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Evan Marshall
027 221 0910
Haley Smith
027 341 3846
John Bailey
027 893 0234
Nathan Collett
027 826 1535
Sam Sidey
027 346 3500
Sandy Butterick
027 417 2639
Suzy McPherson
027 695 0519
Tim Dyer
027 495 0979
Urszula Bedggood
027 338 7889
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Lifestyle
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.
Selwyn Times
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
THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S
W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2 08)
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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections
in the Selwyn District
Effectively siting
your new home
Capitalise on park settings.
Add in off-street parking.
Position outdoor living north/north-west.
The way a house is sited on a section
influences the amount of sun entering
the home and whether there is a warm,
outdoor living area.
For maximum free energy from the sun
(especially in winter) and sunny outdoor
living spaces, the house should be north/
north-west orientated. Direction of
prevailing winds is also valid, especially
when determining distances from
boundary fences. An area not so pleasant
in winter might be a refuge from the hot
north-west winds in summer. Future use
of the outdoor space for entertaining or al
fresco dining might also mean choosing
a spot close to the kitchen. Clever design
can achieve a sheltered sunny living area.
If having an outlook from each room
is important, siting back from boundary
fences will allow a garden to provide a
green outlook. If the section offers a view
over a park or reserve, outdoor living
spaces might capitalise on this, with a
pleasurable setting created while adding
capital value to the home.
Council land zoning determines the
percentage of a section allowed to be built
on, and the distance a building must be
from each boundary. This is determined
by the recession plane; determined by the
house roof height and how this impacts
on the sun received in a neighbouring
property. Garages generally can be built
closer to a fence and the front of the
section.
Ideally, the garage will be sited on
the south/south-east side of the house,
depending on the section’s orientation.
Whether the garage door faces the street
or yard will be influenced by the house
plan and personal preference. Increasing
the size of the driveway provides more offstreet
parking though costs more.
Remember too, that a house with
street appeal can be easier to sell. Large
windows, variation in cladding and
landscaping can all add to its appeal.
It is wise to gain the developer’s approval
before applying for building consent
and construction begins as sub-division
covenants must also be observed. These
address house size permissible given a
section’s size, the home’s architectural
elements, driveway accessibility, front
of section landscaping, and caravan/
motorhome parking. The latter is usually
not permitted to be on view from the
street, leading to the need to allocate
parking for such, behind an internal fence.
When choosing a section, as well as
determining the size of home to be built
on it, consider the amount of outdoor
living space you want as well as what you
need space for on your land. Work with
your designer and builder. Walk round
your section with them, and discuss how
the house design you want could best be
positioned.
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Guide
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Rolleston
2 Thornborough Drive
The Borough
Open Saturday to Sunday
12pm - 4pm
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9 John Raven Lane, Ravenswood
Open Saturday & Sunday
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Whiteoak Grove, Oaklea
Development, Tinwald
Open Wednesday & Thursday
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Open Sunday
12pm - 3pm
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First Homes
St Albans
39 Sherborne Street
Phone 021 575 545 1480
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Signature Homes
Farington, Rolleston
97 Ledbury Drive, Faringdon
Open Wednesday to Sunday
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Infiltrating every arena of our lives, technology
aims to make our lives better. Greater efficiency,
economy, comfort, and safety are cornerstones
of the technological advancements that are
constantly being imagined and developed to
make our homes a haven from, and connected to,
the outside world.
Biometric fingerprint security systems, key
cards, and voice-activated lighting were once
only seen on the seemingly fantastical movies
of 20 years ago. Today, however, they have all
come to fruition on the home front, the realm
of possibilities seems limited only by one's
imagination.
Smart home technology has filtered through
all aspects of our lives, which promises greater
comfort, safety, economy, efficiency, and overall
enjoyment of the world in which we live.
Smarter building materials, smarter
architectural design, smarter appliances,
Smarter homes
and smarter software systems that offer fully
integrated multi-sensory platforms are being
envisioned and created faster than we can get our
heads around how to operate them.
So, what is your home missing that could
deliver optimal comfort beyond your wildest
dreams? For those of us who spend long periods
away from home on business, remote-access
security cameras are becoming a popular
commodity.
Cameras placed in and around your home
can be controlled and viewed via a remotely
connected device so no matter where you are in
the world you can have peace of mind that when
you return everything will be just as you left it.
Home security systems can also welcome you
home at the end of every day with intelligent
preset computer modules. On your approach the
garage door opens, the driveway is sufficiently
illuminated and the alarm system is deactivated.
When receiving visitors, automated lighting
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can be activated above the door when the buzzer
is pressed and crystal-clear video monitors now
give you the ability to zoom in with touch-screen
controls and developments in sound technology
are able to negate background noise for optimal
audio communication.
Automated lighting is another smart feature
that is becoming more and more commonplace
in households around the world. Easily integrated
into existing homes, most automated lighting
systems are controlled from a central panel or via
a smart mobile device.
LED lights enable you to control colour,
brightness, and efficiency, depending on the
mood and task at hand, while automated controls
can even make adjustments based on changing
conditions like occupancy or daylight availability,
saving money in the long run.
Whatever the future holds, it promises to
change the world as we know it.
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3 Taiaroa Place, Southbridge
Matson & Allan Leeston
36 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
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22 Wilfield Drive, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
89 Durey Road, Lincoln
Ray White Lincoln
29 Brook Street, Southbridge
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
48 Kemble Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
17 McHugh Crescent, Darfield
Bayleys Canterbury
23 Armack Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
39 Bradbury Ave, Rolleston
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16 Barcote Lane, Rolleston
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13 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston
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3A Taiaroa Place, Southbridge
Matson & Allan Leeston
13 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
34 Mckays Road, West Melton
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15 Dawn Place, Kirwee
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Ray White Rolleston
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122 Lowes Road, Rolleston
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13 Tobollie Drive, Rolleston
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44 Fairfield Way, Rolleston
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38 Lanner Drive, Rolleston
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65 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston
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83 Sabys Road, Halswell
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75 Cowans Road, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
10 Rembrandt Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Rolleston
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Ray White Rolleston
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Matson & Allan Leeston
4 Rossall Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Lincoln
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PROPERTY BROKERS
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Darfield 03 975 4506
Leeston 03 929 0306
Lincoln 03 595 6954
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
Harcourts Hornby 03 349 9919
Harcourts Rolleston 03 347 4711
Harcourts Lincoln 03 662 9933
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www.marealestate.co.nz
Rolleston 03 347 9949
Darfield 03 318 8204
Leeston 03 324 3704
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SOUTHBRIDGE - 11C Brook Street
COMMITTED VENDOR LOOKING FOR OFFERS
ROLLESTON - 44 Fairfield Way
IMMACULATE AND SOUGHT AFTER
• 200m 2 (approx.) four bedroom home
• Two bathrooms including ensuite
• Two living areas including dining area
• Large modern kitchen and dining area
• Log burner and heat pump
• Well positioned for all day sun
• Spacious 1290m 2 (approx.) section
• Very private location
Viewing: Sun 2.45 – 3.15pm
Price: By Negotiation
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0772
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
stephan@marealestate.co.nz
• Stunning and Immaculate property
• Four double bedrooms
• Large master with ensuite and walk in robe
• Separate office/study
• Two spacious living areas
• Modern kitchen with dual ovens and reputable
appliances
• North facing living areas
• Superb outdoor living
• Large 800sqm private and established section
• West Rolleston school zone
Viewing: Sun 2.15 – 2.45pm
Price: Neg over $565,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0768
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
ROLLESTON - 133A Brookside Road
RISE ABOVE IN QUALITY
ROLLESTON - 1/1135 Goulds Road
PEACEFUL HAVEN IN A SUPERB SETTING
• Exceptional design and build
• Generous 230sqm (approx.) floor plan
• Three double bedrooms (large sizes)
• Over sized master bedroom with decadent ensuite
• Two separate living areas
• Stunning kitchen with reputable appliances
• Quality fixtures and fittings throughout
• Luxurious main bathroom
• Separate laundry
• Oversized garage & Automatic gates
Viewing: Sun 12.00 – 12.30pm
Price: $685,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0757
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
• Superb 3919m 2 (approx.) established and private section
• Four double bedrooms
• Master bedroom with ensuite
• Tw o separate living areas
• Large functional and chic kitchen
• Log burner and two heat pumps
• Separate laundry
• I n ground swimming pool
• Enviable location
• Clearview Primary School zone &
walking distance to Rolleston College
Deadline Sale: All offers to be presented on or
before 4pm Wednesday 26 August 2020
(Unless Sold Prior)
Viewing: Sun12.45 – 1.15pm
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0756
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
ROLLESTON - 93 Kemble Drive
BRAND SPANKING NEW!
KIRWEE - 12 De Renzie Place
IT’S GOT IT ALL
• Brand new 170sqm (approx.) home
• Wonderful street appeal
• Large open plan living area
• Modern kitchen with walk in pantry
• Three double bedrooms
• Master suite with ensuite and walk in robe
• Good internal storage
• Low maintenance easy care section
• North facing outdoor entertaining area
• Desirable location
Viewing: Sun 1.30 – 2.00pm
Price: Neg Over $515,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0748
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
• Three bedroom low maintenance 130m 2 (approx.) home
• Large 1072m 2 (approx.) fully fenced section
• Two living areas
• Large log fire
• New carpet
• Large entertainers deck
• Well landscaped section
Viewing: Sun 12.30 – 1.00pm
Price: Neg Over $450,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0766
Paul Robinson
021 277 2690
paul@marealestate.co.nz
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz
Chris Flanagan
027 433 4657
Andrew Taylor
027 435 5930
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
Jo Barrett
021 859 006
Stephan Knowler
027 229 9522
Cameron McRae
027 769 6696
Paul Robinson
021 277 2690
Bronwyn van der Pol
022 073 7757
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