Selwyn Times: September 02, 2020

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SELWYN TIMES readers don’t 

want the New World in Rolleston 

rebranded as Pak’N Save. 

Last week the Selwyn Times 

revealed Foodstuffs, owner of 

both brands, had been granted a 

resource consent by the district 

council to change the name. 

Foodstuffs says it is yet to decide 

whether to make the change. 

But readers have responded 

with a flurry of letters – most 

against the move. 

Said Anne Seyger: “I don’t want 

another boring big food barn 

in Rolleston. The New World 

provides an excellent service with 

a variety of special products and 

imports, and is run by an amazing 

management team.” 

She also questioned what might 

happen to the New World club 

card if brands were changed. 

Jenny Daniels said she enjoyed 

the product range at New World 

and doubted they would be 

available at Pak’N Save. 

But Anne Farrington said she 

would “love to see” New World 

converted into a Pak’N Save. 

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September 4, 2010. Who 

could forget it? 

I was working on secondment 

in Auckland, got the 

call from a terrified better 

half in Christchurch saying 

there had been a massive 

earthquake. 

I responded with “get underneath 

a door frame,” and 

something like “it’s only an 

earthquake.” The phone went 

dead. I should have known 

better. 

Ten years on I still get 

reminded of the poor choice 

of words. 

Today, we look back at the 

quake, talk to various people, 

and examine the rebuilds. 

On another note all the 

best to Darfield, Waihora, 

Southbridge and Prebbleton 

(see page 24) as they prepare 

for Saturday’s Coleman 

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• By Devon Bolger 

TRAILERS AND Toyotas are 

the latest targets for thieves in 

the district. 

Senior Sergeant Dean Harker 

said about 10 trailers have been 

stolen over the last few weeks. 

They have been taken from 

West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, 

Lincoln 

and Prebbleton. 

“Some have 

had the chain 

locks cut off 

and taken. 

Trailers have 

been taken 

from up people’s 

driveways 

and also from commercial yards 

and from farmers’ paddocks.” 

Harker said the offenders are 

also stealing Toyota Hiluxes and 

Toyota Land Cruisers across 

Canterbury. Three were taken 

from the district in the last week. 

“They were taken from Rolleston 

and Prebbleton. These have 

been taken from the roadside 

and up people’s driveways. 

“I would suggest that people 

with these makes of vehicles 

look at other security measures 

other than just locking their 

vehicle.” 

Harker said he thinks the Hiluxes 

are being taken as they are 

worth a lot of money, even old 

ones, and the parts can be easily 

changed around. 

In January last year Selwyn 

Times reported there had been 

an increase in the theft of Toyota 

Hiluxes in the district. 

At the time, police in Rolleston 

said the theft of Hiluxes had 

been a constant issue. 

It appears the thieves are back 

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Thefts of trailers and 

Toyotas on the increase 

SCRUB 

Dean Harker 

at it again. 

Harker said most of the vehicles 

and trailers being stolen 

now are taken during the hours 

of darkness. 

“I would suggest that people 

with these makes of vehicles 

look at other security measures 

other than just locking their 

vehicle. 

“If you park up a driveway 

make sure you box the vehicle 

in, and if it’s on the roadside 

look at a form of steering lock,’’ 

Harker said. 

Police are urging the public to 

VIGILANT: Toyota 

Hiluxes, along 

with Toyota Land 

Cruisers and 

trailers, are once 

again the target 

for thieves. 

notify them straight away if they 

see or hear anything. 

“If you see any suspicious 

vehicles in your neighbourhood 

note down the vehicle and occupant’s 

descriptions and also 

try and note the registration 

number.” 

The details can be passed on 

to your local police station or by 

phoning 105. 

Phone 111 if you see 

something being stolen or 

disturb someone on your or 

your neighbour’s property, 

Harker said. 

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scrub fire in Rolleston on Sunday. 

Crews were called to the blaze on 

West Melton Rd at about 3pm. 

Chief fire officer Cam Kenyson 

said it was an out of control burnoff 

which they extinguished in 

about 30min. He said if anyone 

plans a burn-off, they should have 

a fire break around the fire. He 

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more information. 

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Marks Automotive Prebbleton. 

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4 

NEWS 

MORE THAN a hundred Selwyn 

community members have been 

recognised for their selfless acts 

of kindness and professionalism 

during the Covid-19 lockdown. 

A special ceremony was held 

at the district council chambers 

to recognise those who received 

awards through the council-organised 

‘Selwyn’s Covid Heroes’ 

campaign. 

The district council teamed 

up with Te Taumutu Rūnanga 

and the Selwyn Times to launch 

the campaign in June, inviting 

the public to nominate their 

Covid heroes in response to the 

overwhelming number of stories 

about individuals, companies, 

charities and essential service 

workers going the extra mile to 

help their local communities. 

Said Mayor Sam Broughton: “It 

was important for us to recognise 

the amazing work in our communities. 

The people of Selwyn 

really had each other’s back. At 

the same time we wanted to give 

people the chance to say a public 

thank you to the person, shop, 

school or organisation that made 

a difference for them.” 

Broughton, Te Taumutu chairperson 

Liz Brown, and Selwyn 

Times editor Barry Clarke presented 

certificates to five notable 

nominations. 

Each of the hundred nominated 

people and organisations will 

all receive an identical certificate 

by post. 

“I wish it would have been 

possible to give each and every 

person their certificates personally,” 

Broughton said. 

Rachael Inch, from the Selwyn 

Creative Network, who received 

her certificate from Broughton 

was nominated for her community 

service. 

“Often when we volunteer 

we do it without recognition or 

thanks so to be recognised like 

this is humbling,” she said. 


District’s ‘Covid heroes’ recognised at 

RECIPIENTS: Back row, from left: Selwyn Times editor 

Barry Clarke, Te Taumutu Rūnanga chairperson Liz Brown, 

certificate recipient Paul Talbot and Mayor Sam Broughton. 

Front row: Recipients Rachael Inch, Jane Potts and Penny 

Curran. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Manu Rangimoekau and Paul 

Talbot run the Suburban Eatery 

in Leeston and were nominated 

three times for reaching out into 

the community with acts of kindness 

and generosity. 

The other two nominations 

at the ceremony were St John 

Ambulance volunteer Jane Potts, 

from Darfield for her selfless 

dedication and professionalism 

to the community and Penny 

Curran from Lincoln nominated 

for helping a vulnerable couple 

stay safe by shopping for them. 

Rachael Inch was the coordinator 

of information for the 

Malvern Response Covid-19 

group. Using her IT skills, she 

documented information and 

lists of volunteers and vulnerable 

residents in the Malvern area. 

Jane Potts is a St John 

volunteer ambulance officer. 

She attended many ambulance 

call outs through all levels of 

Covid-19 lockdown at all times 

Rachael helped with posters 

placed around the community 

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NEWS 5 

Serious injury after 

milk tanker hits car 

Paul Talbot and Manu 

Rangimoekau of Suburban 

Eatery in Leeston gave lunch 

packs to the elderly in our 

community to show that they 

are still thought of through the 

tough times. 

Penny Curran of Lincoln was 

the food and groceries lifeline 

for an elderly couple. 

“Isolated in our bubble, we 

would have starved without 

They also supplied lunches 

for essential workers throughout 

Covid-19. Countless hours 

were spent making sure 

everyone had lunch packs and 

hot drinks everyday to get them 

though. 

Penny’s regular supermarket 

runs for us, which she 

generously and voluntarily 

included in the trips for her own 

family’s needs,” said Ian Collins. 

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A MOTORIST has been 

seriously injured in another 

crash at an intersection in the 

district. 

Police and fire crews from 

Rolleston were called to the 

incident at the intersection of 

Bethels and Corbetts Rds in 

Springston about 11.35am on 

Saturday. 

Rolleston chief fire officer Cam 

Kenyon said the crash involved 

a milk tanker 

and a car. 

He said a 

woman was 

trapped in the 

car and had to 

be extricated. 

Cam Kenyon 

“All I can 

see is, the car 

must have come out of the road 

and got taken on the right hand 

corner. That is where the damage 

is.” 

A St John spokesman said 

the woman suffered serious 

injuries and was transported to 

Christchurch Hospital. 

The crash comes after a fatal 

three-car crash at a Prebbleton 

intersection on August 18. 

DANGER: A recent crash at the Ellesmere/Tancreds Rds 

intersection highlights the need for drivers to be aware. 

PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE 

The motorist who died was 

90-year-old Zelma Estelle 

Waghorn, of Little Akaloa. 

The crash happened at the 

intersection of Birchs Rd and 

Robinsons Rd, at about 3.40pm. 

Two others had serious 

injuries and all three people 

were taken to Christchurch 

Hospital. 

Senior Sergeant Dean Harker 

said the Bethels and Corbetts 

Rds intersection is uncontrolled, 

meaning there are no signs. 

“Obviously someone has still 

failed to give way at that intersection 

but it is not a situation 

of them failing to stop at a stop 

sign.” 

Harker said there will be an 

investigation into exactly what 

happened. 

Earlier this year, police began 

a campaign to make the district’s 

intersections safer following two 

other fatal crashes at intersections. 

About 150 drivers were fined 

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REMEMBERING THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 QUAKE 

FAST FACTS 

• The magnitude 7.1 

earthquake was the 

largest earthquake to 

affect a major urban 

area since the 1931 

Hawke’s Bay earthquake. 

It was a relatively shallow 

earthquake – about 10km 

below the surface of the 

Canterbury Plains. During 

the strong shaking, the 

ground near the epicentre 

moved at up to 1.25 times 

the acceleration due to 

gravity. The earthquake was 

accompanied by a large 

surface rupture. 

•The quake was the first 

in New Zealand in which 

social media were used to 

share information. GeoNet 

earthquake reports were 

sent out using both Twitter 

and Facebook after each 

major aftershock. 

• The worst damage was 

suffered by older (mainly 

pre-1940s) buildings 

constructed of brick and 

masonry, and lacking 

adequate reinforcement. 

Some walls crumbled, with 

bricks cascading onto the 

streets. Brick chimneys 

toppled through tile roofs. 

A fault rupture occurred 

along a previously unknown 

fault line, which was 

named the Greendale Fault. 

Movement along the fault 

broke the surface, creating 

a fault trace extending for 

30km west from Rolleston. 

Historic lodge a quake survivor 


ALMOST 10 years ago to the day, 

Simonetta Ferrari could have died. 

An eight-tonne chimney came 

crashing through her ceiling, 

smashing on to the bed she was 

sleeping in – caused by the 7.1 

magnitude quake that devastated 

parts of Canterbury. 

“It missed me by less than a 

metre, hitting the end of the bed. 

It was very close,” she recalls. 

“Afterwards, I couldn’t get 

out of the room, the door was 

jammed. Plaster and bricks were 

flying around us. I remember 

having a mouthful of plaster as I 

was trying to get out.” 

Ferrari is the owner of the 

Gunyah Country Estate, near 

Glenroy, and was in bed with her 

husband at the time, William 

Cottrell. 

Cottrell snapped an Achilles 

tendon as he was trying to escape 

from the bed, and was struck by 

a brick. 

Said Cottrell: “I had walked past 

the front of bed and the chimney 

came down behind me, I’d just 

about got to the door of the bedroom 

and the roof came down. 

“I was up to my knees in brick 

and then the back of one leg got 

smashed.” 

Cottrell said if he had not got 

out of bed as quickly as he did, he 

would have been killed. 

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to be alive, Ferrari said she did not 

even think about it at the time. 

“You are in such an adrenaline 

type mode to be able to deal with 

what’s happening. 

“It took a long time and it’s only 

looking at the photos months after 

that suddenly you think oh gosh 

there was a chance I may not have 

been here anymore.” 

The two-poster antique bed 

was completely destroyed by the 

weight of the chimney. 

All four of the estate’s brick 

chimneys collapsed during the 

quake. 

“I do think about it still now, 

I’ll never forget it. It has affected 

my life and it is quite hard to talk 

about sometimes.” 

Ferrari was considerably lucky 

compared to a man in his 50s 

who suffered serious injuries 

when a chimney fell on his taxi in 

Manchester St, Christchurch. 

In the February 22, 2011, 

LUCKY: William Cottrell, in 2010, in his bedroom where he 

was sleeping when the quake struck. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

earthquake, falling bricks and 

masonry killed 11 people in 

Christchurch. 

Ferrari said she can remember 

the confusion when the earthquake 

first struck. 

“I’ve never been in an earthquake 

before so I had no idea 

that’s what it was. My brain 

thought oh there is a lot of noise 

and I was being shunted back and 

forth on the bed. 

“I remember thinking what is 

it? It can’t be an earthquake, and 

then I thought oh s**t it is an 

earthquake.” 

Gunyah was partially back up 

and running in a few months. 

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‘God knows how she got out’ 


DAVE FITZJOHN and his 

family were almost as close as 

you can get to the epicentre of 

the earthquake. 

Their property in Greendale is 

near to Charing Cross where experts 

say the quake was centered. 

“You feel like you’re on a fast 

train that’s gone completely out 

of control, the whole house was 

rattling,” said 

Fitzjohn. 

“One thing I 

really remember 

was I woke 

up and said: 

‘Earthquake,’ 

and my wife 

Dave Fitzjohn 

just turned 

to me and 

said: ‘Yes.’ It 

was one of those stupid married 

conversations.” 

It was impossible to move at 

all, Fitzjohn said, but his wife 

April did not realise this and 

ended up being thrown into a 

cupboard. 

It was a wardrobe type cupboard, 

she was trying to get to 

their teenage daughter Jessie. 

“She hardly remembered being 

thrown into it but the cupboard 

door was completely munted. 

“With her shoulder being 

black and bruised and the door 

MESS: The Fitzjohn’s kitchen floor after the quake caused 

their cupboards to empty. 

pushed in, it all sort of came 

back. I think it was all that 

adrenaline at the time.” 

Fitzjohn said once it was safe 

enough, he moved down to Jessie’s 

room. 

“She was quite amusing in a 

way because when I got to the 

room she was shouting am I 

supposed to be under the bed or 

standing under a doorway?” 

To this day, the Fitzjohn’s 

cannot figure out how Jessie 

managed to find her way out of 

her bedroom. 

“Her room was completely full 

of stuff, she must have climbed 

up and over it and somehow 

pulled the door open enough 

and got down into the passageway. 

“That night we could not 

actually get her back into her 

bedroom. We couldn’t open 

the door. God knows how she 

got out, it must have just been 

adrenaline.” 

Once things calmed down, the 

family went outside and stood in 

the garden. 

“As it got lighter we saw more 

bits of the house that were 

missing. Jessie said hang on the 

chimney is not there. 

“Then, we had a huge water 

tank, it was like oh the water 

tank’s gone. It was quite freaky.” 

Fitzjohn said they were told 

the house had moved between 

10-30cm off its foundations. 

The family had also just got a 

new puppy which was sleeping 

in a crate in their study at the 

time of the quake. 

“The study was completely full 

of books that had come down, 

draws and all sorts. It probably 

took about 15 minutes to extricate 

this puppy. 

“It’s lucky he was in a crate, I 

can’t imagine if he had just been 

lying there. It came out wagging 

its tail as if it was just a cool game.” 

•More quake coverage, p8-12 

FAST FACTS 

•The Earthquake 

Commission has settled 

25,309 claims from 

the district during the 

Canterbury earthquake 

sequence. 

•The total value of the 

claims paid out in the 

district was $437 million. 

•The 7.1 magnitude 

earthquake on September 

4, 2010, struck at 4.35am at 

a depth of 11km. 

•The quake’s epicentre was 

near Darfield. Four metres 

of sideways movement 

has been measured 

between the two sides of 

the previously unknown 

Greendale fault. 

•The quake lasted up to 

40sec and occurred as a 

result of strike-slip faulting 

within the crust of the 

Pacific plate. 

•Lillian Daniels-Witika of 

Christchurch died of a heart 

attack suffered during the 

quake, although this could 

not be directly linked to the 

earthquake. 

•Two men in their 50s 

sustained serious injuries. 

One was hit by a falling 

chimney while the other 

was injured by broken glass. 

•Several thousand residents 

sustained lesser injuries for 

which they sought medical 

help. 

Love, Learn and Play 

the Freckles way! 

OPENING OCTOBER 2020 

Freckles Early Learning Centre is a brand new purposebuilt, 

spacious facility in Rolleston with the best and 

latest pedagogical experiences. Freckles is built on a 

massive 3500m2 site and is licensed for only 70 children 

centre-wide. 

When owners Tracy and Gavin Summerfield were approached 

by the developer of Falcons Landing, Rolleston to build 

another centre, they thought long and hard about it. They 

had observed a number of new centres opening in recent 

years but most seemed to be concentrating on larger licences 

with smaller sites. So they decided they would do something 

different. Freckles has been designed with children in mind, 

with spacious indoor and outdoor areas, enabling children to 

explore, identify, negotiate, take risks and create meaning to 

learn about the world around them. 

Freckles will operate three stage and age appropriate 

rooms employing qualified teachers in all environments. 

Tracy says their success with the couple’s The Cat’s Pyjamas 

Rolleston and West Melton early learning centres is built 

on having the best possible staff and this will continue at 

Freckles. “We are committed to staffing the new centre with 

qualified, passionate and caring people who believe in our 

vision, values and philosophy. We know they will have relevant 

skills and experience, that they will bring something unique 

to our team, and that they will put the children in their care 

before anything else.” 

The Freckles vision: creating places that are rich in love, 

laughter and learning. 

“Every decision we make comes from the heart,” Tracy 

adds. “Our aim is to provide beautiful spaces that are full of 

happy, nurtured and challenged children, where the wonder 

of learning thrives.’ “To us, family is everything. We are 

passionate about creating early learning centres that offer a 

safe, welcoming and nurturing environment”. 

Freckles Early Learning Centre provides space and 

opportunity for physical play. 

Play is valuable for children’s physical development as 

they run, climb, skip, hop, jump, throw and catch. Physical 

play helps build on children’s fine and gross motor skills, 

and having the space to provide swings, bike tracks, fixed 

and moveable play equipment is very important for child 

development. 

YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED to follow our journey as 

Freckles develops and becomes part of the Rolleston 

community. 

Registrations are now open www.freckleselc.co.nz 

48 Branthwaite Drive, 

Falcon’s Landing, Rolleston 

Phone: 0212802446 

Email: info@freckleselc.co.nz 

Hours: 7.30am – 6.00pm 

www.freckleselc.co.nz


8 


MESS: Liz Sutherland cleans up the Darfield Four Square 

after stock toppled from the shelves. Above: The once 

flat Highfield Rd between Aylesbury and Norwood 

opened up in the quake, a permanent rise has been 

created. 

RESTART: The damaged Leeston Hotel (left) 

was replaced by the Crate and Barrel while 

the historic Homebush homestead (top) 

was demolished to make way for a new 

house on the site. 

Percussion Professionals Play Darfield 

The inventive, highly rhythmic percussion 

group “From Scratch” is like no other. The four 

percussionists present an upbeat, home-grown 

rhythmic music style featuring PVC pipe percussion 

and other invented instruments. Visually and 

sonically they create their own characteristic sound, 

resonant of Aotearoa ō Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, the 

islands and shores of the South Pacific. 

Drumming enthusiasts who remember Pandemonium, 

the percussion workshop sponsored by the Malvern 

School of Music in March 2019, will enjoy this 

performance on PVC pipe percussion, Nundrum, 

Sprong, tuned bells, drums, Zitherum, and more. 

Rhythmic and instrument invention lie at the heart of 

a “From Scratch” concert, and have earned the group 

an international reputation for visually captivating and 

sonically mesmerizing performances. The musicians 

guide each audience through a magical journey—part 

music and part sculpture. 

Adrian Croucher, Shane Currey, Phil Dadson and Darryn 

Harkness create rhythms and sounds, blending them 

into an unforgettable Pacifica message for eyes and ears 

of all ages. This NZ group has a forty year-plus history, 

and their performance is not to be missed! 

Sponsored by Arts on Tour NZ and the Malvern 

Community Arts Council, ‘From Scratch’ comes to 

Darfield on Saturday, 19 September, 7pm at Trinity 

Church Darfield. Tickets are $20 adult, $10 student, 

available at Te Huanui Art Gallery in Darfield or at 

the door. 

For further information or additional photographs 

please contact Philip Baldwin, MCAC Chairperson, on 

the contacts below. 

17 South Terrace • 022 637 5296 (Chairperson) • chairperson.mcac@gmail.com 

facebook.com/tehuanui • www.malvernarts.org.nz


9 

Quake only a brief interruption for pub 


LYNN TOWNSEND can retell 

the moments of September 4, 

2010 as if it happened yesterday. 

He is the president of the 

Lincoln Club which leases the 

Famous Grouse Hotel. 

“It was pitch black, we couldn’t 

see anything until it became daylight. 

We had no water and I also 

wanted to see what was going on, 

so I went down to the village with 

some containers. 

“I got down 

there and was 

quite horrified 

to see the 

damage to the 

hotel.” 

The 

chimney on 

the roof of 

Lynn 

Townsend 

the building 

had smashed 

through what 

was known then as the ‘students 

bar’, Townsend said. 

“All the walls were twisted and 

the upstairs floor area was up and 

down like a railway track. 

“We knew of an engineer who 

lived locally and he had a look 

and said there’s only one option, 

it will have to be demolished.” 

Townsend’s own home in 

Lincoln suffered minimal 

damage – the refrigerator was 

knocked over and broken red 

wine and Sambuca bottles meant 

the carpet needed replacing. 

He said he can recall the 

district council had staff out 

looking at buildings and putting 

stickers on them, including one 

on the hotel. 

The Lincoln Club and hotel 

owner moved extremely quickly 

and the building was demolished, 

except the ‘students bar’, within 

five days of the quake. 

REBUILT: The Famous Grouse Hotel, Lincoln was badly 

damaged in the September 4, 2010 earthquake (left). It was 

subsequently demolished and a new hotel was built (above). 

PHOTOS: LINCOLN AND DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 

GEOFF SLOAN 

Apart from where the chimney 

went through the roof, it [students 

bar]was pretty well not damaged. 

It’s actually where the restaurant 

part of the hotel is now. 

“I spoke with the landlord 

who lives up in the Marlborough 

Sounds and you could almost 

see the delight on his face 

because he knew he had 

replacement insurance and knew 

he was going to get a new hotel 

out of it.” 

Townsend said the landlord 

asked if he knew of any architects 

and he did, his brother Peter 

who came from Auckland for 

the job. 

The students bar became a 

temporary bar for the township. 

Lincoln only had to go without 

its local drinking establishment 

for about two weeks. 

“That became the watering hole 

for the next 12 months while the 

new hotel was built.” 

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Upcoming 

Edge Connector Visits 

Experience what Selwyn Libraries has to offer on your doorstep! Pop down and join a programme, browse the latest 

selection of books and magazines, or place one on hold and we’ll bring it to you. Plus, we’ve got a great line-up of fun 

activities to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. 

Date Time Location Programme 

Fri 4 Sep 10.30am–12.30pm Rakaia Huts Community Room Découpage – learn how to transfer paper onto terracotta pots 

Fri 4 Sep 1–3.30pm Southbridge School Device Drop-in: Tech and eResource help 

Tue 8 Sep 1–3pm Windwhistle School Device Drop-in: Tech and eResource help 

Wed 9 Sep 10am–12pm Dunsandel Community Centre Light pad art 

Sat 12 Sep 1–3pm Castle Hill Village Hall 3D printing demonstration 

Mon 14 Sep 10am–12pm Glenroy Hall Tea making – create your own blend 

Wed 16 Sep 10am–12pm Kirwee Bowls Club Haynes digital car manual and Light pad art 

Wed 16 Sep 1–3.30pm Greendale School Device Drop-in: Tech and eResource help 

Thu 17 Sep 1.30–4pm Burnham Hub Light pad art and Poi Workshop 

Mon 21 Sep 2.30–4.30pm West Melton Community Centre Tech kit fun! Code-a-pillar, digital telescopes and more 

Thu 24 Sep 12.30–3pm Glentunnel Hall 3D printing 

Mon 28 Sep 

Wed 30 Sep 

Fri 2 Oct 

Mon 5 Oct 

Tue 6 Oct 

Wed 7 Oct 

10am–2pm 

Glenroy Hall 

Castle Hill Village Hall 

Rakaia Huts Community Room 

Lake Coleridge Hall 

Prebbleton Cottage 

Arthur’s Pass Community Hall 

School holidays family fun day! 

Virtual reality, light pad art, digital device fun, 

hands-on creativity and more. 

Questions? 

Call our team on 347 2871 or 

email libraries@selwynlibraries.co.nz. 

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WALLY MURDOCH says the 

broken nose he got as a result of 

the 2010 earthquake could have 

been much worse. 

The Darfield Motel owner 

remembers diving out of bed and 

not knowing what was going on. 

“It was at that moment I think 

that the ground shifted. I was 

picked up and face planted 

straight into the wall,” he said. 

“Luckily for me, I was four 

inches to the left otherwise I 

would have gone right through 

some double pane windows.” 

Murdoch was left with a broken 

nose and a gash to go with it. 

He said there was not much 

time to stop and think about it as 

his two young daughters, eight 

and 12, were in their rooms. 

“My wife and I managed to 

pull one of my daughters out 

of bed but my other daughter, I 

couldn’t get into her room.” 

The bed had shifted so far 

across the room that it had 

blocked the doorway. 

“We were busy kicking and 

pushing on her door and she was 

curled up in a foetal position on 

the bed not knowing what was 

going on. 

“She was a bit young. It was 

really scary.” 

Murdoch said the house had 

taken a fairly good hit in the 

quake. 

REMEMBERING THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 QUAKE 11 

Ouch! A broken nose 

SCARY: Darfield Motel owner Wally Murdoch suffered a 

broken nose in the earthquake as he was trying to get to his 

daughter. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

“It sustained a lot of fascial 

damage. All the mortars shifted, 

it wasn’t till about a week later I 

realised the impact it had had. 

“All of the lead nails on the 

roof were sticking up about an 

inch and half. I think that’s 

from where the house took a real 

hit underneath.” 

Further inspection found a 

large amount of the external 

bricks on the house were all 

broken through the middle, 

Murdoch said. 

“It was crazy times, I wouldn’t 

want to do it again.” 

St Patricks church 

grateful for kindness 

of other churches 

THE ST Patricks Catholic 

Church in Lincoln suffered 

extensive damage during the 

earthquake in 2010. 

The original church, which 

was built in 1957, had to be 

demolished. 

The rebuild process began in 

June 2018 and the new church, 

which cost about $3 million, was 

opened 10 months later. 

The new building seats 200 

people and features an internal 

timber structure and exterior 

cedar timber cladding. 

“The Catholic community 

has been truly grateful to the 


generosity and hospitality of 

Rev Mark Barlow and the 

Anglican community for 

the use of their churches 

at Lincoln, Springston and 

Rolleston over the past eight 

years,” St Patrick’s Parish Pastoral 

Council chairwoman Patricia 

Smith said. 

The demolition of the church 

took place in 2008, eight years 

before the new building opened 

its doors. 

In the interim, Catholic 

church-goers in the area 

were hosted by the Anglican 

community. 

NEW: St 

Patrick’s Parish 

Pastoral Council 

chairwoman 

Patricia Smith 

and parish 

priest Father Job 

Thyikalamuriyil 

outside the new 

church.


12 


Historic church still 

awaiting repairs 

ST JOHN’S Anglican Church in 

Hororata is still awaiting repairs 

after it was badly damaged in the 

earthquake. 

The stone church is a significant 

local landmark, the earthquake 

caused the bell tower to 

partially collapse into the nave 

and surrounding gravestones. 

The church 

organ, which 

was originally 

installed at 

Christchurch 

Cathedral 

was totally 

destroyed. 

Jenni Carter 

The church 

is expected to 

be repaired at 

a cost of $3 million. 

Local initiatives were set up 

in the years following the earthquake 

to help raise the restoration 

costs, notably the Hororata 

Highland Games and Hororata 

Night Glow. 

In an update to the community, 

Vicar Jenni Carter 

said: “There will be a significant 

amount of fundraising to be undertaken, 

not only for the repair, 

but also for the long-term future 

cost of the building.” 

SEVERE: The earthquake caused extensive damage to St 

John’s Anglican church in Hororata. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

She said the church vestry are 

planning a day to explore all 

of the available options for the 

building going forward. 

The first building to be built 

on the site was a small wooden 

church in 1875, it was later 

moved across the road to its current 

location for the construction 

of the stone church. 

The wooden church became 

the parish hall, but since the 

earthquake, it has been used for 

worship services once again. 

In 1910, the stone church 

had its foundation laid and the 

building consecrated in 1911. 

The funds were bequeathed 

by former New Zealand Prime 

Minister Sir John Hall as a 

memorial for his late wife, 

Lady Rose. 

Strong community 

spirit in Hororata 

COMMUNITY SPIRIT and 

pride has been the mantra of 

Hororata’s recovery. 

The Hororata Community 

Trust was formed after the 

quake. 

Said trust chairman Richard 

Lang: “We knew we would 

survive but the question was how 

to ensure the community and its 

people thrived. 

“This year (November 7) 

the community will celebrate 

the 10th Hororata Highland 

Games. The games have always 

been about community spirit 

and pride; developing a strong 

identity, a sense of place; it is 

about the well-being of our 

people. 

“Two hundred and twenty 

people join Clan Hororata every 

year to make the games happen. 

These people are connected to 

the area, they are passionate 

about our community and its 

future. 

“From the games we have been 

able to think big. It has been 

the foundation from which the 

Hororata tartan, whisky, pie and 

Night Glow have grown.” 

The games and the Night 

Glow last year raised a collective 

$30,000. The two festivals 

attracted 25,000 people to the 

area in 2019. 

“Undoubtly Hororata is on 

the map because of these events 

and this has had a flow-on effect 

to all community groups and 

businesses in the wider area,” 

Lang said. 

“A University of Canterbury 

economic study carried out 

in 2019 found that the games 

provides an annual economic 

benefit of $370,000 to the Selwyn 

District. 

“In the past nine years the 

trust has invested $150,000 back 

into the community through 

various projects and donations. 

All of this has been possible 

because of the many people and 

businesses who are connected to 

the trust.” 

•To commemorate the 

10th anniversary of the first 

earthquake the Hororata 

Community Trust has 

released a special limited 

edition Hororata Whisky. 

In a collector’s edition 

decanter, the whisky has 

been specially selected by 

Sir Alex Bruce of Adelphi 

Distillery in Scotland 

and Michael Fraser-Mile 

from Whisky Galore, 

both have been valuable 

supporters of the Hororata 

Community Trust for a 

decade. 

Meadow Mushrooms says thank you 

After 50 years in Prebbleton, 

Meadow Mushrooms is closing its 

Prebbleton farm gate for good. 

“Prebbleton operations have gradually 

been relocated over the last 12 years 

to Greendale and Hornby, and now 

it’s time for Meadow Mushrooms to 

finally say farewell to Prebbleton,” says 

Meadow Mushrooms CEO John Barnes. 

Meadow Mushrooms has literally grown 

up with the Prebbleton community over 

the years. “From small beginnings to a 

large thriving business today employing 

480 staff and supplying mushrooms 

the length and breadth of New Zealand, 

relocation has been necessary to meet 

the growing demand for mushrooms.” 

With the establishment of its first 

mushroom farm producing only white 

button mushrooms in the 70s, Meadow 

Mushrooms has taken New Zealanders 

on a journey of discovery and 

gastronomic delight. The company is 

now one of New Zealand’s biggest and 

most trusted commercial mushroom 

suppliers. 

Thank you, Prebbleton 

“Meadow Mushrooms would like to 

thank the people of Prebbleton for 

their support since the business was 

first founded in 1970 by Philip Burdon 

and Roger Giles – exactly 50 years ago. 

We’d also like to take this opportunity 

to thank our staff, contractors, suppliers 

and customers for their support for 

over half a century.” 

Meadow Mushrooms CEO 

John Barnes 

Meadow Mushrooms Prebbleton farm in 2011 

Meadow Mushrooms Prebbleton farm some 40 years earlier 

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*if you find a lower price on an identical 

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*if you find the product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store or 

Mitre 10 website we will match that price. Excludes trade and 

special quotes, stock liqidations and commerical quanities. The 

in-store price may be lower than that advertised.


Local focus for automotive business 

Hayden, one of the team at Rolleston Diesel & Petrols 

Vehicle maintenance is easily taken care of 

at Rolleston Diesel & Petrols, where Simon, 

Hayden and Vince have considerable experience 

and expertise in automotive servicing and repairs. 

“If you have any vehicle concerns, why not drop 

in and talk to one of the team at Rolleston Diesel 

& Petrols. They are always happy to help and will 

advise you honestly on the state of your motor 

vehicle. Whether it is a noise coming from under the 

bonnet, the smell of oil, or tyres looking suspiciously 

worn, it is best to seek advice straight away and not 

hesitate. Action now could avoid expensive repairs 

later on, or putting yourself and your family in danger 

due to driving a less than safe vehicle. 

Regular servicing ensures a roadworthy vehicle 

between Warrant of Fitness checks, remembering 

even late model vehicles can break down. 

Rolleston Diesel & Petrols is a well-equipped repair 

and service centre with sophisticated diagnostic 

equipment. They repair personal and business 

vehicles and only use reliable quality components, 

oils and original, specifically manufactured 

equipment parts. 

“All vehicles should be maintained and fixed 

properly, with parts that will last,” says Simon, owner 

of Rolleston Diesel & Petrols. 

Whether you have a car, Ute, 4WD, van, light 

commercial (up to 12 ton), motorhome, bus, 

motorcycle, Jet Ski, boat, horse float or ride-on 

Rolleston Diesel & Petrols, 839 Jones Road 

lawnmower, the team at Rolleston Diesel & Petrols 

will have it running as it should be. They also send a 

reminder out to customers when their WOF checks 

are due. 

Rolleston Diesel & Petrols is a member of the Motor 

Trade Association ensuring quality workmanship, 

and this business is locally owned and operated. All 

the team being locals who believe in supporting their 

local community. 

Rolleston Diesel & Petrols is located at 839 

Jones Road (the industrial side of Rolleston). To 

call them phone 03 347 7110 or email: simon@ 

rollestondieselandpetrols.co.nz, and check out 

www.rollestondieselandpetrols.nz. 

Call 03 347 7110 today to book your vehicle! 

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Phone Simon on 347 7110 or Mobile 027 272 9213


at 3 Vernon DriVe, LincoLn 

Father’s Day at 

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Sept 6 – Book Now! 

Thank you to the community for your support over the past few months. 

It has been fantastic to see so many new faces come and sample what 

we have on offer. 

With the days starting to get longer and slightly warmer and sunnier, our 

courtyard is the best place to sit and watch the world go by, catching all 

the afternoon and evening sun, protected by that nasty southerly wind. 

Our Dry-Ages steaks have been so popular that we are finding it hard to 

keep up with demand. Our Whole Roast Lamb is proving popular too, and 

includes duck fat potatoes, Jus and mint jelly – $55 takeaway or $68.50 dine in. 

Coming events: Wine club – first Wed of each month from 6.30pm. 

Bubbles Night, Wed 23 September/ $30 pp showcasing a variety of five 

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include light nibbles 

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Wine Club 

First Wednesday of each 

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All welcome, free. 

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We Cook 

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Delivery available for 

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OPINION 17 

CHANGE? The Rolleston New World supermarket may become a Pak’N Save. 

New World v Pak’N Save – your views 

Readers respond to last 

week’s article about 

New World Rolleston 

possibly becoming a 

Pak’N Save 

Anne Seyger – It’s a definite 

no from me. I don’t want 

another boring big food barn 

in Rolleston. The New World 

provides an excellent service 

with a variety of special products 

and imports, and is run by an 

amazing management team. 

All staff are super-friendly and 

helpful, which can’t be said for 

any of the huge super stores. 

Margaret Allan – We have 

shopped at New World since 

moving here 11 years ago and 

would strongly oppose any 

change. 

Our New World supermarket 

is far superior to Pak’N Save and 

Countdown in that it has a much 

better range and quality of stock. 

Also the staff are very helpful 

which I have not encountered at 

these other supermarkets. 

I have shopped at Pak’N Save 

in Hornby for convenience on 

occasions and would never 

support that supermarket if it 

came to Rolleston, neither would 

I shop at Rolleston Countdown 

for anything other than the odd 

item for convenience. 

Also what would happen to 

our New World Club Card? It 

has proved to be very beneficial 

to customers. We do not need 

another supermarket such as is 

proposed and I would be very 

disappointed if these plans went 

ahead. 

I must add that I am not alone 

in my concern. I know New 

World has a very loyal customer 

base whom I am sure would be 

of the same opinion. 

Jenny Daniels – I would be 

very disappointed if the New 

World supermarket Rolleston 

was closed down. 

We want to hear your views 

on the issues affecting life 

in Selwyn 

Send emails to: 

barry@starmedia.kiwi 

Letters may be edited or rejected at the Selwyn Times' 

discretion. Letters should be about 150 words. 

A name, postal address and phone number 

should be provided. 

Please use your real name, not a nickname, alias, pen 

name or abbreviation. 

I do not consider Pak’N Save 

to be an acceptable substitute. 

I find products at New World 

that I can not find elsewhere, 

including venison and stilton 

cheese and a larger variety of 

blue vein cheeses. 

I find Rolleston’s New World 

Supermarket a comfortable place 

to shop in without the excessive 

number of high shelves to find 

my way round. 

New World supermarkets have 

always been my choice wherever 

I have been living in New 

Zealand. 

Heather Weir – I am very 

disappointed to hear that there is 

a plan to change the New World 

Rolleston to a Pak’N Save. 

New World has many different 

brands and items that neither 

Countdown nor Pak’N Save 

provide. 

It is also streets ahead with its 

bakery, meat and fruit and veges, 

and deli section. I feel the lower 

end of the market is already 

catered for with Countdown and 

so New World is needed. 

If this goes ahead I will be 

travelling to Lincoln to buy my 

groceries and that’s not good in 

a town this size to only look after 

one end of the market. 

Sally Steele – I have shopped 

at New World Rolleston since it 

opened, but will definitely shop 

elsewhere if it changes to Pak’N 

Save. 

Paul Lancaster – No we do 

not wish to see a Pak’N Save 

supermarket here in Rolleston, 

as you will know it will lower 

the tone of our district and look 

terrible. 

The New World could be 

increased in size if Foodstuffs 

wish. 

From a personal point of view 

if the New World stays it will 

save us a trip to Lincoln New 

World. 

Suzanne Seddon – I would 

like Pak’N Save to come to 

Rolleston. 

Peter Daniels – I think that 

New World should not be 

replaced, there is a Pak’N Save 

only 15 minutes from Rolleston, 

and so it does not make sense to 

have two so close together. 

The staff at New World are 

very friendly and helpful. The 

layout of the shop means items 

are easily seen and found. 

If a New World has to be 

replaced may I suggest the one 

at Lincoln would be a better 

candidate, given that there are 

more students in the town. 

Further, I have been told by 

some Lincolnites that they come 

through to Rolleston to do their 

New World shopping. 

R Moore – I am deeply 

concerned at the possibility 

of New World being replaced 

by Pak’N Save. They are such 

different supermarkets Pak being 

less selective like Countdown 

and New World being, more 

discerning in its products. 

As there is already Countdown 

in Rolleston it is important for 

customers to have more diversity 

available to them therefore New 

World should not be replaced 

by yet another lower end 

supermarket. 

Sharyn Bailey – I definitely 

would not like to see the New 

World Supermarket changed to 

a Pak’N Save in Rolleston. New 

World is way ahead of Pak’N 

Save in many ways. 

New World has much more 

variety, the shop is much better 

set up and displays are so much 

better. 

The staff are so friendly at New 

World and always there to help. 

Please don’t change to a secondrate 

supermarket. I have shopped 

with New World ever since 

moving to Rolleston in 2001 and 

have been very, very happy with 

it. I also shopped at New World 

for the previous 15 years before 

I moved up here. Please let New 

World stay. 

Anne Farrington – I would 

love to see the existing New 

World supermarket in Rolleston 

converted into a Pak’N Save. 

I am a big fan of Pak’N Save 

as I am sure that many Rolleston 

residents are. 

They have a wide variety of 

stock at low prices and often in 

bulk buys, which is great when 

you have a growing family to 

feed. 

I currently travel to Hornby 

Pak’N Save each week to do my 

grocery shopping, and to be able 

to do this in my own community 

of Rolleston would be excellent. 

Pak’N Save has a commitment 

to low prices all the time (not 

just relying on the odd weekly 

specials like other supermarkets), 

and with the current economic 

climate, we could definitely all 

benefit from cheaper grocery 

bills. 

The idea of having a 

community cinema is also very 

appealing. We have a rapidly 

growing community and I 

am sure that an investment 

in a cinema would be a very 

welcomed idea and a very 

successful financial investment 

for our community. 

Rolleston residents want to put 

their hard-earned money back 

into their community – let’s hope 

this becomes an option for us. 

Val Roxburgh – l do not want 

the New World to become a Pak’ 

N Save. I do not like Pak’ N Save 

stores. They don’t always carry 

items that are always available in 

the New World and I don’t want 

to pack my own groceries. 

The staff at New World do the 

packing so quickly and easily. 

I have Shopped at the 

Rolleston New World for 16 

years and have always found that 

they give an excellent service. 

All the staff are always there 

to help or take you to where the 

item you are looking for is. Not 

so at Pak’ N Save. You are lucky 

to find anyone there to help. 

Also Roy Bridgeman, the 

owner of the New World, has 

been wonderful and so generous 

in giving to the community. 

The staff at the New World 

become friends when you shop 

a lot there and they get to know 

you. As for pulling down the 

building that was upgraded not 

so many years back is like some 

of some other decisions that the 

council here is so short-sighted. 

The way Rolleston is growing 

there is probably room for 

another supermarket. So leave 

our New World as it is.


Earthquake Reflections 

from Kelvin Coe 

Remembering 4 September 

10 years on 

Have your say on access to the 

Rolleston town centre 

We want your feedback on proposed changes to the design and 

layout of the Rolleston town centre. 

Consultation is opening this week on changes we’ve proposed for 

the roads, pedestrian areas and car parks. 

The main change suggested is not removing the planned extension of 

Wordsworth Street, which would have run through the town centre. 

This will improve pedestrian access across the town centre and 

encourage reduced speeds. In addition, feedback has been that the 

street created a divide in the town centre which would have seen 

pedestrians dispersed either side of the road. 

The consultation will also cover the planned one-way entry from 

Tennyson Street, entry to the town centre car park from Rolleston Drive 

and Tennyson Street and pedestrian walkways through car parks. 

Pedestrian access is an important part of the town centre design, to 

make it a space that will be accessible and welcoming for everyone 

in the district 

The new library, Te Ara Ātea, will act as a hub alongside the town 

square and there will be dedicated areas focused on providing 

activities and access for young people and those with a range 

of abilities. 

The first stage of the project is progressing with Tennyson Street being 

upgraded and Te Ara Ātea under construction and due for completion 

in mid-2021. To give your feedback visit selwyn.govt.nz/rtcroading or 

pick up a form from any of the Selwyn Libraries, or the Council Offices 

in Rolleston. 

Ten years on from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck at 4.35am on 4 September 2010, 

Council Call caught up with then Mayor Kelvin Coe to reflect on the day and its legacy. 

“At first we all thought it was the Alpine Fault. We were all expecting the Alpine Fault to go, we 

weren’t expecting an earthquake down on the flat,” Mr Coe says. 

In the dark and confusion of the first few hours he was impressed at how quickly organisations 

such as the Council Civil Defence team, rural volunteer fire brigade, police and community 

volunteers sprang into action and worked together. 

The scale of the damage became clear during a mid-morning helicopter flight, he says. 

“The tear in the ground went from Izone to up past Hororātā. There was damage to the roads, 

the sewage treatment plant in Rolleston had been knocked out and then there was the houses. 

You could see the damage in Hororātā where lots of houses had lost chimneys. And over Tai 

Tapu you could see the liquefaction, you could see these earth volcanoes all along where the 

liquefaction had come up and then a house and then more liquefaction.” 

The community rallied round each other, he says. Farmers were especially quick to work 

together to ensure cows were milked, silos repaired and people supported. 

Then there was a huge effort to ensure buildings were stickered for damage, roads and services 

reinstated and planning got under way for the huge changes ahead. 

Selwyn was already one of the fastest growing areas of the country, but it was clear the 

earthquakes would accelerate that growth, Mr Coe says. 

The Council pressed ahead with major projects such as the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, and Lincoln 

Event Centre was completed. There has been a legacy of new urban growth adding to and 

strengthening existing communities, he says. 

“Selwyn is now more urban and diverse than we were before but with the damage repaired, 

lessons learned and remembered, life goes on and we move on too.” 

Update from 

Foster Park 

The first roof panels have started to go 

up at the Foster Park Indoor Courts, 

the first of a series of milestones in the 

courts construction. 

The roof and innovative insulated wall 

panelling will be going up over the 

next few weeks as the exterior of the 

building takes shape. Friday will also 

see the first of the courts themselves 

begin to take shape as over 100 

concrete trucks are due to pour the 

main indoor court floor during an 18 

hour shift. The centre will feature eight 

courts for indoor sport, a climbing wall, 

upstairs indoor walking track and space 

for clubs and sporting groups to be 

based. It is due for completion ahead of 

the 2021 winter sports season. 

Motorcycle awareness month 

September is Motorcycle Awareness Month and people are being 

reminded to look twice for motorcycles. 

September marks the start of the riding season for many 

motorcyclists in New Zealand. It is the month when over half of all 

motorcyclists get their bikes out of the garage, get back on the road 

and look forward to the long summer of riding. 

It’s an important time for all motorists to know that they’ll see more 

motorcycles on the road. The Council is reminding people to look 

twice, especially at intersections and before changing lanes, and to 

check blind spots. Look twice and save a life. 

LOOK TWICE 

SAVE A LIFE 

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 

DOG REGISTRATION 

REMINDER 

Dog registration reminders for 

2020/21 have now all been 

sent. If you have not received 

your reminder, or are having 

financial concerns regarding 

payment, please contact the 

Dog Registration Admin Team on 

0800 SELWYN (735 996). Dog 

registrations remain open until 20 

September. A $300 infringement 

may be issued to owners for 

dogs not registered by this date. 

DOG MICROCHIPPING 

This free monthly service 

is available on Friday 11 

September at the following 

places provided we have 

returned to Alert Level 1: 

· Lincoln Library 9–9.30am 

· Leeston Library 10.15–10.45am 

· Darfield Library 11.30am–12pm 

· Rolleston Council offices 

12.45–1.15pm 

If your dog was first registered 

after 30 June 2006 and is not a 

working dog, the law requires 

him or her to be microchipped. 

Please note: 

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 AND COMMUNITY 

BOARD 

Audit and Risk Subcommittee 

· All clinics last for half an hour. 

· The Rolleston venue is in 

Norman Kirk Drive. All others 

are libraries. 

· Microchipping will not take 

place if wet. 

If you have any questions 

regarding microchipping, please 

contract Tracey Wheeler on 

0800 SELWYN (735 996). 

SUBMISSIONS ON LAND 

REZONING DARFIELD 

Further submissions can be made 

and a summary of submissions 

viewed in respect of Private Plan 

Change 61 and Private Plan 

Change 63 – both applications to 

rezone land in Darfield. 

A summary of the submissions, 

along with a copy of the 

original submissions, are now 

available for viewing at selwyn. 

govt.nz. Further submissions 

may be lodged by any person 

representing a relevant aspect 

of the public interest or that has 

an interest in the plan change 

greater than the interest the 

public has. Further submissions 

must be limited to matters either 

Wed 2 Sep 11am 

Council Rolleston Offices* 

Council 

Wed 9 Sep 1pm 

Council Rolleston Offices* 

*Meetings livestreamed on the 

Council webpage and YouTube 

channel 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 

Doyleston Community Committee 

Wed 2 Sep 7.30pm, Osborne Park 

Glentunnel Community Centre 

Committee – Triennial Elections 

Tue 15 Sep 7.30pm Glentunnel 

Community Centre 

Residents of Coalgate, 

Glentunnel and Whitecliffs are 

Selwyn’s COVID Heroes recognised 

in support of or in opposition 

to an original submission made 

on the plan changes. Details 

on how to make a further 

submission can be found online 

or by contacting the Strategy 

and Policy Team on 0800 

SELWYN (735 996). 

The closing date for further 

submissions on the plan 

changes is 5pm, Wednesday 16 

September 2020. 

HAVE A GO DAYS 

CANCELLED 

Due to the COVID-19 Alert Level 

2 restrictions on gatherings the 

Kia Kaha Ake – Have a Go Day 

events have been cancelled. 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

Anderson Supermarket Limited 

has applied for an off licence 

and JEZS Family Limited has 

applied for the renewal of 

an off licence. Objections to 

these applications are open 

until 15 September. For more 

information go to selwyn.govt. 

nz/alcoholnotices. 

invited to attend. New committee 

members are most welcome. 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

Management Committee 

Mon 14 Sep 7.30pm, Sports 

Pavilion, Kirwee Reserve 

Leeston Community Committee 

Mon 7 Sep 7.30pm 

Leeston Library 

Lincoln Community Committee 

Mon 14 Sep 7pm, Fitzgerald 

Room, Lincoln Event Centre 

Tawera Memorial Hall Committee 

Wed 2 Sep 7pm 

Tawera Memorial Hall 

Whitecliffs Township and 

Domain Committee 

Mon 14 Sep 7.30pm 

Glentunnel Hall 

Over 100 Selwyn community members and organisations have been recognised for their selfless acts of 

kindness and professionalism during the COVID-19 lockdown. 

A ceremony was held before last week’s Council meeting to recognise those who received awards 

through the Council-organised ‘Selwyn’s Covid Heroes’ campaign. 

The Council teamed up with Te Taumutu Rūnanga and the Selwyn Times to launch the campaign in 

June, inviting the public to nominate their Covid heroes’ in response to the overwhelming number of 

stories about those going the extra mile to help their communities. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says, “It was important for us to recognise the amazing work in our 

communities; the people of Selwyn really had each other’s backs. At the same time we wanted to give 

people the chance to say a public thank you to the person, shop, school or organisation that made a 

difference for them.” 

Te Taumutu Chairperson Liz Brown, Selwyn Times editor Barry Clarke and the Mayor presented 

certificates to five notable nominees. Each of the nominees will receive an identical certificate by post. 

“I wish it would have been possible to give each and every person their certificates personally,” Mayor 

Sam says. “The amazing people here today are receiving their certificates in person on behalf of all the 

others nominations”. 

Rachael Inch from the Selwyn Creative Network who received her certificate at the ceremony, was 

nominated for her community service. “Often when we volunteer we do it without recognition or thanks 

so to be recognised like this is humbling,” she says. 

Manu Rangimoekau and Paul Talbot who run the Suburban 

Eatery in Leeston were nominated three times for reaching 

out with acts of kindness and generosity. The nominations 

were “very humbling and so unexpected”, Manu says. 

The other nominees at the ceremony were St John’s 

Ambulance volunteer Jane Potts, from Darfield, for her 

selfless dedication and professionalism to the community 

and Penny Curran from Lincoln nominated for helping a 

vulnerable couple stay safe by shopping for them. 

A full list of the nominees is available at selwyn.govt.nz/heroes. 

Selwyn Events 

THURSDAY 

3 

SEPTEMBER 

THURSDAY 

3 

SEPTEMBER 

FRIDAY 

4 

SEPTEMBER 

SATURDAY 

5 

SEPTEMBER 

MONDAY 

7 

SEPTEMBER 

UNTIL 

27 

SEPTEMBER 

Teen’s Book Club 

Rolleston Library, 5–6pm 

Share your latest reading adventures, 

see the new books at the library, 

participate in an activity and have a 

snack. For ages 12–18 years 

Nutrition for Exercise with 

Pip Meads 

Rolleston Library, 6.30–8pm 

Local nutritionist Pip Meads will offer 

practical tips for improving nutrition 

and opportunities for participants 

to ask questions. A healthy lifestyle 

does not have to be complicated or 

expensive. Topics covered include: 

Hydration, Protein and Preparing for 

an Event. 

Storytimes 

Darfield Library, 10–10.30am 

Enjoy the magic of stories, activities 

and songs with our preschool 

Storytimes sessions. Share the joy of 

reading and make new friends. Aimed 

at 3–5 years. Free 

Don’t treat your soil like dirt 

Lincoln Community Gardens, 

10–11.30 am 

Roger McLenaghan and Judith Butel 

of Lincoln University will present a 

workshop on maintaining productive 

garden soil. Bring a sample of your 

soil for assessment. Gold coin 

donation. Contact Ruth (021 074 

3905) for more details. 

Scrabble Club 

Lincoln, 11.30am–12.30pm 

All other Selwyn Libraries, 

11am–12.30pm 

Join us in the library for our new 

Scrabble Club. A great place for all 

ages and skill levels. Everything is 

provided. Free. Bookings not required. 

Colour Builders 

Down by the Liffey Gallery, Lincoln, 

selected hours Wed - Sun 

The latest exhibition at Down by 

the Liffey Gallery, featuring mid- 

Canterbury artists Joy Stack and 

Rowena Hart’s vibrant work in acrylic , 

on canvas and wood. 

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 

SelwynDistrictCouncil


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SENIOR Constable Bruce 

Ward is being recognised 

for his work making a 

difference in the lives 

of disadvantaged young 

people. 

The Rolleston-based 

officer has been named as 

a finalist in the Westfield 

Local Heroes awards. 

It is in recognition of his 

work with the Blue Light 

programme. 

Through Blue Light, 

Ward organises camps, 

mentoring and fun activities 

to guide young people 

onto a more positive path. 

“It was great news and 

exciting for Blue Light. I’ve 

been involved with it for 

17 years and this is really 

a reward for working with 

young people but also for 

the organisation,’’ he said 

“Some positive news in 

the Covid-filled bleak news 

that is everywhere at the 

moment.” 

If he is successful, the 

$10,000 grant that comes 

with the award will be put 

towards the Blue Light 

programme through additional 

camps for young 

people. 

This is including one for 

Muslim girls traumatised 

by the mosque attacks. 

Young Guide cleans up park 

EMMA SEVIER says she 

is amazed at the amount 

of rubbish she found 

on a clean-up around 

Prebbleton. 

The Lincoln resident 

was picking up rubbish at 

the nature park as part of 

training for Girl Guides. 

“New Zealand is not 

clean and green as it appears 

to be if what I saw 

is the same everywhere in 

our community. 

“It was amazing to see 

that there was actually 

quite a lot of rubbish. The 

car park is where the majority 

of the rubbish is.” 

Emma said she found 

beer bottles and caps, 

Band-Aids and a variety of 

different plastic. 

“Then as I walk around 

the park, I found a lot 

more plastic, a broken sign, 

chocolate and sweet wrappers, 

lots of green tape and 

a Le Snack wrapper.” 

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There are four other 

finalists in the running for 

the three available awards. 

Said Westfield Riccarton 

centre manager Kristie Mc- 

Nulty: “We’re overwhelmed 

by the incredible nominations 

that we received and 

loved reading the many 

uplifting stories within our 

community, highlighting 

those who continue to 

make a difference. 

“We’re now calling 

on the community to 

cast their vote to help 

TIDY: Emma Sevier picked up a variety of rubbish 

that had been dumped at Prebbleton Nature 

Park. 

As a community, we 

need to stop people being 

lazy and dropping their 

rubbish, Emma said. 

“I know a lot of parks do 

not have rubbish bins but 

it is very easy to take your 

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Ben Hurley 

Jarred Fell 

Alan McElroy 

The Fan Brigade 

Rolleston officer 

local heroes finalist 

RECOGNITION: Senior Constable Bruce 

Ward is a finalist in this year’s Westfield Local 

Heroes awards for his work with the Blue Light 

programme. 

determine our three 

Westfield Local Heroes for 

2020.” 

Each of Westfield’s three 

successful grant recipients 

will be announced on 

October 27, with 126 

grants and more than 

$1.2 million awarded 

across Australia and New 

Zealand. 

•To cast a vote, visit 

www.westfield.com. 

au/local-heroes, voting 

closes on September 

14. 

rubbish home. 

“It would be great if 

every single resident came 

along to help me save the 

planet. It only takes a few 

minutes if we all do it 

together as a community.”


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• 5.255 hectares bare land in the highly sought 

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• The property is well sheltered and is mainly deer 

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• Located near the roadside is a seven-bay hay/deer 

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Pie Day Fridays connect 

rural communities 

Pie Day Fridays are being held throughout 

North Canterbury as a way to connect 

farmers during a rough time. 

Organised by the North Canterbury 

Rural Support Trust (NCRST) the 

community events will be held at seven 

different cafes and bakeries, and not 

necessarily on a Friday, says Claire Ford, 

NCRST Coordinator. 

“Things have not been easy lately for 

our rural farmers, including Covid and 

drought leading to a lack of feed so we 

would like to help support those who 

are working so hard to keep this country 

afloat,” says Claire who came up with 

the idea after going to the local diary or 

bakery for a pie for farm staff on a Friday. 

All seven bakeries and cafes have been 

enthusiastic with their support for Pie Day 

Friday and helping farmers within their 

local communities. 

The event is being held throughout 

September in Dunsandel, Darfield, 

Oxford, Greta Valley, Kaikoura, Cheviot 

and Waiau from 12 until 1.30pm. 

“The whole team at NCRST are also so 

supportive of this idea as they to know the 

value of farmers, staff and their family to 

have a short break off farm and socialising 

with others in their communities.” 

NCRST representatives will be at all 

the Pie Day Friday events giving out the 

vouchers and other resources. 

The trust was set up in 1988, during the 

“Rogernomics” era by the late Dorothy 

Oakley who gathered a few other wives 

who were getting very worried about their 

menfolk and, with Grant McFadden from 

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The Trust has grown and now has over 

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If you, a family member or someone you 

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Watson achieves world record 

Arable farmer Eric Watson from 

Ashburton produced a new Guinness 

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the highest wheat yield of 17.398 tonnes 

per hectare. 

Eric already held the record since 2017 

with 16.791 tonnes per hectare/ha. 

“Beating my previous record by almost 

600kg/ha exceeded even my highest 

hopes. It was great being able to achieve 

another incredible result,” he says. 

“While we were thrilled with the record 

result in 2017, we saw ways in which we 

could make improvements and achieve an 

even higher yield.” 

Key contributors to the increased 

yield were switching to liquid nitrogen, 

using new cultivars and continuing to 

monitor plant health closely. 

“The Guinness World Record is 

recognition of our hard work, the 

assistance given by David Weith of 

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of Yara,” says Eric. 

Canterbury arable farms have had 

considerable success growing wheat 

in the region. The reasons include a 

moderate climate and good soils, along 

with irrigation. 

“We also have very good farmers.” 

Canterbury’s climate, particularly in 

coastal areas where his farm is located, 

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how remarkable the 

new record is – an 

achievement providing 

insights into innovations 

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and crop farm at Ealing, 

moved to the solely 

cropping farm on the 

good soils of Wakanui 27 

years ago. 

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Wool sector faces tough 

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Once a stalwart of our economy, the wool 

sector faces some tough decisions to 

ensure its survival. Piers Fuller reports. 

For those lanolin-soaked old shearers 

who remember the glory days of the New 

Zealand wool industry, the collapse of 

our strong wonder fibre is something of a 

disaster. 

For many modern economists, the 

writing is on the wall and it is time to face 

reality and produce something the world 

wants. 

Unfortunately, what the world has 

wanted in recent decades has been cheap, 

petroleum-based synthetics. 

At its peak in the early 1950s, almost 

half of the country’s export earnings 

were generated by wool; by 2019, that 

proportion was less than one per cent. 

Last shearing season some farmers were 

barely getting $1 a kilo for our traditional 

strong wool - not nearly enough to pay to 

take it off the sheep. 

Whether observers think our 

homegrown wonder fibre is on the cusp 

of a collapse or a renaissance depends on 

perspective, but it is evident that wool 

holds a special place in Kiwis’ hearts, and 

nobody wants to see it disappear. 

The industry is not taking strong wool’s 

desperate situation lying down, nor is the 

Government for that 

matter, and there is 

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country can create 

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to profitability for 

wool. 

Others say it is 

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for the product. 

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“The logical thing to do from a business 

point of view is look to reduce our 

production of it.” 

It is important to note that fine and 

medium wools, such as merino, are still 

viable products, but they are also seeing 

reduced demand in the current Covid 

climate. 

Penny was not surprised by the weakness 

in wool demand as the world’s economies 

tighten their belts and concentrate on 

food-related commodities. 

He says there’s been a double-hit to 

wool demand at the coarse end of the 

fibre range, which has accelerated 

the longstanding trend of weak 

prices. 

“The general story is there 

are plenty of alternatives to 

wool, synthetic in particular, and 

in the current environment there is the 

added complication of low oil prices, so 

synthetics have become even cheaper.” 

He suggests farmers adapt by 

changing to varieties of sheep that 

produce finer wools and focus on 

meat. 

“In recent years, meat has been 

paying the bills. Now farmers 

are increasingly getting less 

and less for their coarse 

wool, it’s actually becoming a 

cost line and opposed to a revenue line in 

their farm businesses. 

“Now the signal is loud and clear, noone 

is really interested in that product, so 

it’s a clear signal to stop producing it.” 

That’s an enticing prospect to a farmer 

who’s just spent tens of thousands 

removing the wool from their sheep with 

very little in return. 

Source: Stuff.co.nz. The full article can be 

found at https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/ 

farming/agribusiness/122337438/ 

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Darfield on Friday, 3.45- 

5.45pm 

Grab a caregiver and 

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No need to register, just 

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Driving Skills Refresher 

Lincoln on Monday, 

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Springston Secret 

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10am-noon, Leeston on 

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Go along to the Selwyn Aquatic Centre on 

Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day. Fathers 

will swim for free on the day so take up this 

opportunity to spend some quality family time 

together. Pool hours are 8am-8pm. 

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 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 

‘Colour Builders’ 

Exhibition 

Lincoln on Wednesday- 

Thursday, 11.30am-2.30pm 

and Friday-Sunday, 10am- 

4pm 

Go along to see the work 

of mid-Canterbury artists 

Joy Stack and Rowena Hart. 

This show will feature their 

passion for painting in 

acrylic, on canvas and wood 

as well as multi-dimensional 

styles. Running until 

September 27. 

Down By The Liffey 

Gallery, 1 James St 

Markets 

Rolleston Farmers 

Market: Sunday, 9am- 

12.30pm, 96 Rolleston 

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Darfield Market: 

Saturday, 9am-1pm, 

opposite Challenge 

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. 

Leeston Market: 

Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 

in front of the Leeston Cooperating 

Church. 

Running groups 

Rolleston Road 

Runners: Thursday 

registration from 6.15pm 

for a 6.30pm start. 3km, 

6km and 9km options in 

Foster Park, next to the 

gravel car park. 

Lincoln Road Runners: 

Tuesday registration from 

5.40pm for a 6pm start. 

3km or 6km options. 

Starts outside Coffee 

Culture on Gerald St. 

Malvern Road 

Runners: Tuesday 

registration from 5.45pm 

for a 6pm start. 1.8km, 

3km and 6km options. 

Meet at McHughs 

Plantation. 

Ellesmere Road 

Runners: Wednesday 

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starts at 6pm. 3km or 6km 

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I STILL FIND it quite strange 

that out of the two highlyregarded 

Swedish car makers, 

only one remains – Volvo. 

For decades Volvo and Saab 

battled it out in most global 

markets selling their products 

with an emphasis on safety and 

performance. 

Both companies entered 

partnerships with other major 

automotive conglomerates, and 

it looked as if they both had rosy 

futures, yet only Volvo survived. 

I am concerned though, 

Volvo has struggled through the 

coronavirus outbreak, production 

in the Swedish factories has been 

affected, which will ultimately 

have a flow-on effect on product. 

I’m hoping this great luxury/ 

performance car maker will 

bounce back, I’d hate it to be a 

casualty. 

Nevertheless, prior to the 

pandemic Volvo had embarked 

on a product development plan 

that would allow it to continue to 

compete solidly on a global level 

amidst a wealth of other luxury 

marques. 

Locally, Volvo is represented by 

a solid dealer network, and there 

is a good selection of product at 

present. Most of it is sport utility 

vehicle-focussed, but within 

its line-up there are a couple of 

surprises, and they are the cars 

that excite me the most. 

Just recently I drove the new 

V60 T8 station wagon, its 2-litre 

turbocharged and supercharged 

engine stood out for its muscular 

performance yet also its economy, 

its plug-in hybrid technology 

promotes substantial fuel usage 

savings. I became very smitten 

with that car, it represented 

all of the values I like in a 

vehicle. When I took it back I 

immediately swapped it for the 

S60 sedan. 

Whereas in the past the 

difference between the V and S 

series was mostly the choice of 

sedan or wagon, today there’s 

a lot more change. The S60 

sedan doesn’t get the hybrid 

driveline and the engine is sans 

supercharger, it’s the same basic 

engine design, but it just gets 

turbocharged technology. 

Now, before you think that’s a 

backward step, don’t be fooled. 

The S60 T5 is a smart car and 

didn’t lose any credibility with 

me, it is a fine luxury vehicle, and 

is genuinely honest. What’s more, 

if you don’t need the capacity of 

a wagon and don’t want outright 

VOLVO S60 T5: Complete luxury and performance car. 

speed, then you can save $32,000 

straight up. 

The S60 T5 lists at $82,900 

against $114,900 for the T8, and 

the T8 evaluation car that I drove 

was full of kit which added an 

extra $6500. 

That being the case, the S60 T5 

sits well in the luxury market and 

is still no slouch when it comes to 

power and performance. Volvo 

rates it with a 192kW power 

output and a beefy 400Nm of 

torque. That’s enough to propel 

the vehicle from a standstill 

to 100km/h in 6.3sec. It will 

also lunge through a highway 

overtake (80-120km/h) in 4.5sec. 

These times aren’t to be sneezed 

at, and all of the time when you 

are driving the T5 it feels feisty, 

drive is through an eight-speed 

traditional automatic gearbox, 

and power is delivered through 

all four corners. 

Volvo also claims a 7.3l/100km 

combined cycle fuel economy 

average. Well, that’s far distant to 

the 2l/100km claim of its more 

powerful yet hybrid stablemate, 

which is a compromise. But for 

me, I’d not be bothered, there 

is more about driving a Volvo 

than saving fuel. However, I did 

my usual fuel usage checks, and 

at 100km/h on the highway the 

readout was listing 5.6l/100km 

instantaneously, the engine 

quite relaxed, just ticking over 

at 1700rpm in eighth gear. 

When I took the car back to the 

dealership the combined cycle 

average was sitting at around 

9l/100km. 

As I’ve alluded to, the T5 is 

a luxury car which borders on 

performance, and it feels just 

so right to be in. The interior is 

quality through and through, 

and the controls are just lovely 

to manipulate. The S60 (and 

V60) feels like a big car but it 

• Price – Volvo S60 T5, 

$82,900 

• Dimensions – Length, 

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height, 1427mm 

• Configuration – Fourcylinder, 

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• Performance – 

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• Fuel usage – 7.3l/100km 

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is generous, and with cocooning 

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It also provides true sports car 

feel. Everything about the way the 

chassis is set-up is engineered for 

safety and an involving driving 

experience. 

Disappointingly, Volvo 

evaluation vehicles don’t come 

around often. I particularly 

enjoyed my two weeks with the 

wagon and sedan, and quite 

simply I’d have to sit on the fence 

if I was asked which variant I 

enjoyed the most. Both stood out 

in different ways, and because 

I’m a big fan of both sedans and 

wagons they each had individual 

merit. 

Any buyer will be guaranteed 

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SELWYN DISTRICT PLAN 

First Schedule Part I of the Resource Management Act, 1991 

PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 63 

Merf Ag Services Ltd and Matthew Reed request to rezone approximately 60 hectares from 

Rural Outer Plains to Living 1 (14.6 ha.) and Living 1 Deferred (46 ha.) on the North Eastern 

side of Darfield along Kimberley Road. 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS AND CALL FOR 

FURTHER SUBMISSIONS 

A summary of the submissions, along with a copy of the original submissions, on the above 

proposed change to the Selwyn District Plan are now available for viewing electronically at 

Selwyn District Council libraries and service centres, and online at www.selwyn.govt.nz. 

A hard copy of this information is available for viewing at Council’s Rolleston Headquarters. 

Further submissions may only be lodged by the following: 

a. Any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; and 

b. Any person that has an interest in the plan change greater than the interest the public has; and 

c. The local authority itself. 

Further submissions must be limited to matters either in support of or in opposition to an 

original submission made on Plan Change 63. This must be in writing and in accordance 

with Form 6, which is available from any Selwyn District Council service centre or online at 

www.selwyn.govt.nz. 

Further submissions must be served on Selwyn District Council in one of the following ways: 

Posted to: Planning Department, Selwyn District Council, PO Box 90, Rolleston 7643 

Delivered to: A Selwyn District Council service centre in Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln or Rolleston. 

Faxed to: (03) 347 2799 (if you fax your submission please post or deliver a copy to the 

details above) 

Emailed to: submissions@selwyn.govt.nz 

Online: www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc63 

A person who makes a further submission must serve a copy of it on the person who 

lodged the original submission no later than five working days after a copy is provided 

to Selwyn District Council. 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR FURTHER SUBMISSIONS ON PLAN CHANGE 63 IS 5PM 

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2020. 

For further information regarding this plan change or the process outlined above, 

please contact Rachael Carruthers, Strategy and Policy Planner, on (03) 347 2833 or 

submissions@selwyn.govt.nz 

selwyn.govt.nz 

Public Notices 

SELWYN DISTRICT PLAN 

First Schedule Part I of the Resource Management Act, 1991 

PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 61 

Rupert and Catherine Wright request to rezone approximately 30 hectares located east of 

Darfield from Rural Outer Plains to a mix of Business 2 (17ha) and Living 1 (7ha) zone. 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS AND CALL FOR 

FURTHER SUBMISSIONS 

A summary of the submissions, along with a copy of the original submissions, on the above 

proposed change to the Selwyn District Plan are now available for viewing electronically at 

Selwyn District Council libraries and service centres, and online at www.selwyn.govt.nz. 

A hard copy of this information is available for viewing at Council’s Rolleston Headquarters. 

Further submissions may only be lodged by the following: 

a. Any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; and 

b. Any person that has an interest in the plan change greater than the interest the public has; and 

c. The local authority itself. 

Further submissions must be limited to matters either in support of or in opposition to an 

original submission made on Plan Change 61. This must be in writing and in accordance with 

Form 6, which is available from any Selwyn District Council service centre or online at www. 

selwyn.govt.nz. 

Further submissions must be served on Selwyn District Council in one of the following ways: 

Posted to: Planning Department, Selwyn District Council, PO Box 90, Rolleston 7643 

Delivered to: A Selwyn District Council service centre in Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln or Rolleston. 

Faxed to: (03) 347 2799 (if you fax your submission please post or deliver a copy to the 

details above) 

Emailed to: submissions@selwyn.govt.nz 

Online: www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc61 

A person who makes a further submission must serve a copy of it on the person who 

lodged the original submission no later than five working days after a copy is provided 

to Selwyn District Council. 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR FURTHER SUBMISSIONS ON PLAN CHANGE 61 IS 5PM 

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2020. 

For further information regarding this plan change or the process outlined above, please contact 

Ben Baird, Strategy and Policy Planner, on (03) 347 1854 or submissions@selwyn.govt.nz 

selwyn.govt.nz 

Public Notices 

MILITARY EXERCISE 

Open Country Patrolling 

09 Sep 20 – 10 Sep 20 

The general public is to be advised that a 

New Zealand Army Exercise will be conducted 

in the West Melton Rifle Range area over the 

period 09 Sep 2020 – 10 Sep 2020. 

The exercise will involve up to 30 personnel of 

Delta Company, 2/1 Battalion Royal 

New Zealand Infantry Regiment from 

Burnham Military Camp. 

Training will involve soldiers conducting open 

country patrolling training with small arms. 

Blank rounds will be used sparingly. 

No live rounds will be used. 

No pyrotechnics will be used. 

The training activity will also involve 

the movement of troops and vehicles 

by day and night. 

For more information please contact: 

Sergeant Sayers on 0221004539. 

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Brown & White Ltd. 

Family owned since 2001. 

Ph Paul 027 229 3534 


ROOF 

PAINTING 24/7 

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required, 

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Exterior staining, 

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treatment $300. 

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Fully Qualified 

• Interior & 

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• Wallpapering 

• Plastering 

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Quality Services 

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Contact Udi Aale 

Ph. 021 074 2075 

Animals Livestock/ 

Supplies 

Experienced 

Mobile Sheep 

Shearer 

No Job Too Big or 

Too Small! Can do 

drenching and trim 

hooves. Over 35 yrs 

experience. 

Please contact 

John 027 568 6218 

• Driveways 

• Trenching 

• Section Clearing 

• Demolition 

• Tree/Stump Removal 

• Truck/Digger Hire 

• Post Driving 

• Section/Lifestyle Block Development 

C O N T R A C T I N G 

Phone: 329 7165 or 027 616 1761 

Boating Accessories 

& Equipment 

BOAT 

SERVICING 

& REPAIRS 

Mercruiser & Volvo 

New Parts, 

Repairs & Sales 

Phone 027 433 7431 

Caravans, Motorhomes 

& Traliers 

JAYCO Hawk pop top, 

very good cond, can sleep 

7. $14,500. Ph 381 5747 

Firewood 

DRY Old Man Pine 6 

cubic mtrs. $575. Could 

be a delivery fee. Ph 027 

2977 563 

Gardening 

& Supplies 

ellesmere 

lions 

Pea straw 

now available 

DELIVERING NOW 

Small bales $6 

Medium squares 

(equivalent of 

10 small bales) 

$50 

Contact 

alex Hayward 

03 324 4094 

Caravans, Motorhomes 

& Traliers 

JAYCO Hawk pop top, 

very good cond, can sleep 

7. $14,500. Ph 381 5747 

Firewood 

DRY Old Man Pine 6 

cubic mtrs. $575. Could 

be a delivery fee. Ph 027 

2977 563 

Heating 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

Wanted To Rent 

LOOKING for an 

executive home to rent 

in the Lincoln area for a 

professional couple from 

Marlborough. Prefer 

home with private section 

or lifestyle block. From 

October / November for 

12-18 months. Phone 027 

534 4827 or barkingcat@ 

xtra.co.nz 

Classic Cars & Motorcycles 

Towing 

For safe, damage free 

car transportation 

call Ashley’s Tow Taxi 

Special care for special cars 

ASHLEY’S TOW TAXI 

Breakdown & Relocation 

0800 TOW TAXI • 0800 869 8294 

Macrocarpa Sleepers 

200x100 

Ideal for 

landscaping 

1-5m 

We cut to 

length 

Firewood 

Phone 

SUPPLIES LIMITED 021 325 661 

653 21 Ellesmere Manion Road, Road, Rolleston Lincoln 

www.macrocarpasupplies.co.nz 

Funeral Directors 

Non-Service Cremation $2,000 

Family Funeral with Cremation $3,950 

Chapel - 35 people, casket, hearse, cremation fees 

Full Funeral options and 

Burial options available 

Just Funerals, a family owned and 

operated company with qualified, 

registered and experienced staff. 

Phone 0800 804 663 - 24 Hour Availability 

Email: info@justfunerals.co.nz 

christchurch.justfunerals.co.nz 

Gardening & Supplies 

COMPOST & 

FERTILISERS SALE 

NEXT SATURDAY 9am to 12 noon 

817 Springs Rd (approx 1km south of Prebbleton) 

MUSHROOM 

COMPOST $25 

per cubic metre, loaded into your trailer 

also by the bag, plus fertilisers 

also at Town Centres Rolleston & Lincoln 

Fertilisers & bagged mushroom compost 

Or phone 03 421 2026 or 03 03 366 7264 for 

free delivery in Rolleston & Lincoln 

Rotary Club of Lincoln 

Supporting Local Communities 

Situations Vacant 

Greendale School 

KANUKA RURUHAU 

School Office 

Administrator position 

We are seeking an experienced 

administrator, who is flexible and willing to 

learn, to join our team. A “people person” 

with proven communication skills with 

people of all ages. 

This is a permanent position, ideally 

commencing 24 September 2020. 

Hours are somewhat flexible, but will be 

approximately 25 per week, mainly during 

school hours. 

A detailed job description and application 

form are available on our website 

www.greendale.school.nz 

Application form, cover letter and CV due 

to office@greendale.school.nz by 

7 September 2020 at 5 pm. 

To Let 

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no bond required 

Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth. 

Three convenient sizes from $80 a week: 

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for display cabin locations 

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Tours 

Day Trips 

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 

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Xmas Tour 4 Days 

Taranaki Garden Festival Tour 28th October 

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 

Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com

Tennyson Street 


Local bottle store rebrands 

with some exciting offers 

The former Henry’s bottle store, next to Repco 

in Rolleston Drive, has rebranded under the 

Liquorland banner with a stylish modern look that 

makes shopping for your favourite tipple a pure 

pleasure. Liquorland Rolleston Drive’s makeover 

includes brand new shelving and a spacious layout 

with modish LED lighting and clear signage. 

To accompany the classy look, Liquorland Rolleston 

Drive has expanded the beverages available, bringing 

in a selection of products from around the globe. “It’s 

not just the interior that has been updated. We’ve 

added more than 500 new products to our existing 

range,” says Chetan, a former Liquorland Franchisee 

of the Year winner in 2015 with grand plans for the 

new-look Rolleston Drive store. 

This includes stocking the best range of products 

available in Rolleston, making the store a one-stopshop 

for all your beverage needs. To match the 

diverse tastes of customers in Rolleston they have 

wines from world-leading cultivars from South Africa, 

Italy, France, & Spain. 

Of course, local wine, beer and spirits also feature 

prominently in the store. “We’ve even carefully 

sourced a range of boutique craft beers from across 

New Zealand – like Three Boys, Behemoth, Kaiser, 

Epic, Deep Creek, Cassels, Sawmill – as well as ready 

to drink (RTD) pre-mixed spirits. 

“Talking of RTD, we provide a range of RTD spirits as 

well as low carb and low sugar options – all under 

one roof,” says the franchise holder. 

Rolleston locals, who have watched the store grow 

in their neighbourhood will now see their 

favourite bottle store take its offerings up a 

notch or two, with the same convenient parking 

outside the door. 

Locally Owned Liquorland Rolleston Drive 

has a friendly team of locals who are helpful, 

knowledgeable, ready to go the extra mile and 

also very customer-focused. They are not only 

willing to source specific products outside 

of their regular range, but also offer delivery 

service to your doorstep. It doesn’t get more 

convenient than that. 

Regular tasting, competitions and great value 

specials are just some of the new and exciting 

things in store at Liquorland Rolleston Drive. 

Their aim is to provide the best deals for locals 

with everyday value, avoiding price fluctuations. 

They also offer Flybuys and Airpoints, and are an 

ideal outlet for sports clubs or businesses to reach 

out to for collaboration and trade deals. 

Stay up to date with their specials, 

competitions and tastings - follow 

“Liquorland Rolleston Drive” on Facebook. 

Opening Hours: 

Monday - Wednesday 10am - 8pm • Thursday - Saturday 10am - 9pm • Sunday 10am - 8pm 

Your Favourite 

Bottle shop 

Rolleston Drive 

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& Silver 700ml 

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*Offers valid from 3rd - 13th September 2020 or while stocks last. 

Available only at Liquorland Rolleston Drive. We reserve the right to limit trade sales. You can 

choose to earn Flybuys or Airpoints Dollars on you purchases.


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which can be utilised independently or in unison. 

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theatre system and security is covered with the 

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parks and education options which ensures this 

property will attract a wide-ranging audience. Contact 

Mike today for more information and to book your 

viewing time. 

REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008) 

Mike Goatley 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 249 5561 

Email: mikegoatley@oneagencyres.co.nz 

18 Kendon Drive, Rolleston www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

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OpEN 12 - 4pM WEDNESDAy - SUNDAy 

EMAIL: enquiries@yoursection.nz or call 03 741 1340 

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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street Rolleston rolleston@pb.co.nz 03 929 0306 

Picturesque, private, and peaceful 

Just move in and enjoy! 

NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

WEB ID ROU76613 

KIRWEE 

15 Dawn Place 

In this fast changing world, this property offers a 

peaceful and safe haven allowing the owners to be 

practically self-sufficient should they wish. Located just 

25 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, yet 

you will feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of 

the city in this rural idyll. The main home is warm and 

inviting with a large open plan. The spectacular garden 

has been lovingly tended by the current owners, 

originally designed to host Weddings. Whether you are 

looking for a private oasis or a business opportunity this 

property deserves you. 

Entry Level Lifestyle 

NEW LISTING 

This first home! 

DEADLINE SALE 

pb.co.nz 

DEADLINE SALE 

VIEW 6 Sep 12.00 - 12.30pm & 6 Sep 2.00 - 2.30pm 

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 10th September, 2020 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Karen Harper 


karenh@pb.co.nz 

$520,000 

WEB ID RL77698 

OXFORD 

241 Depot Road 

This attractive villa is set on 4ha of free draining soil, 

fenced into 6 paddocks with troughs in each paddock. 

Close to Oxford and an easy commute to Darfield, it is 

your opportunity to enter the lifestyle market. The home 

has been rewired, re-plumbed, insulated, re-piled and reroofed. 

It comprises three good size bedrooms, with 

room to add an ensuite. Open plan living, modern 

Contessa log-burner and an HRV system. There are fruit 

trees and a berry patch. 

VIEW By Appointment 

Maurice Newell 


Office 03 313 8022 

mauricen@pb.co.nz 

Hamish Anderson 


Office 03 313 8022 

hamisha@pb.co.nz 

DEADLINE SALE 


SOCKBURN 

2/7 Curletts Road 

This little gem is perfectly positioned for any professional 

couple looking to get on the property ladder but stay 

close to the city. Being only a 12 min walk to Bush Inn 

Mall means your shopping and social needs are covered 

or jump on the bus which goes right past this property 

and head around the city. The generous sized master is 

perfect for a couple with a second double room that 

would be perfect for guests or as a home office. A night 

store keeps this home warm and cosy. 

VIEW Sunday 6 Sep 3.15 - 3.45pm 

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 3rd 

September, 2020 at 1.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 

Angela Hunt 


angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

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ROLLESTON 

10 Meadows Drive 

Beautifully presented, this modern home offers the latest 

in fine finishes along with ample space and storage to fit 

the whole family and more. The spacious dining area 

could easily become a second living space to suit your 

family's needs. The beautiful kitchen which takes centre 

stage, includes tri-stone bench tops and an elegant black 

sink. It will be pleasure to cook and create in this kitchen 

which includes a popular walk in pantry. With the 

lounge open plan to the kitchen you can stay involved in 

entertaining while you cook. 

Selwyn, 

Proud to 

be here 

DEADLINE SALE 

VIEW Sunday 6 Sep 1.00 - 1.30pm 

DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 10th September, 2020 at 

5.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

Angela Hunt 


angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

Looking to buy, sell, invest or 

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Give us a call at Property Brokers 

Selwyn, or pop in to talk to one 

of the team today! 

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E selwyn@pb.co.nz 

P 03 929 0306 

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[Edition datE] 

What is a cross lease property? 

“Cross leases are a complicated form 

of property ownership in New Zealand 

and lots of people find them hard to 

understand. In fact, they can be so 

troublesome that the Law Commission 

has recommended they are abolished,” 

says Real Estate Authority chief executive, 

Kevin Lampen-Smith. 

There are four main types of property 

ownership in New Zealand – freehold, 

leasehold, unit title and cross lease. In a 

cross lease, you own a share of the freehold 

title with the other cross leaseholders and 

a leasehold interest in the particular area 

and building that you occupy. 

“It’s important to understand what 

buying a cross lease property might 

mean for you. Many people don’t do their 

due diligence on cross leases and find 

themselves in a bit of a mess as a result, 

Lampen-Smith says. 

Cross leases are common in areas where 

there has been a lot of subdividing of 

larger sections, or in blocks of two to four 

units – the houses may be standalone 

homes, or they may be units/flats. In a 

cross lease title, property owners share 

ownership of the land and the buildings 

on it. 

If you hold a cross lease, you are a partowner 

of every building on the plot of land 

– not just the one you occupy – with the 

other leaseholders. Each cross leaseholder 

is granted what is known as a registered 

leasehold estate of the particular area and 

building that they occupy. These leases 

are usually for 999 years for a nominal 

rent, like 10 cents per annum. Each lease 

sets out exclusive areas of occupation as 

well as any shared or common areas. In 

other words, your house or unit is set 

apart just for you and your family, but you 

have equal access to shared areas (like a 

driveway, or garages, or a common garden 

area). A cross lease title also includes a 

plan of the footprint of the property, called 

the flats plan, so you can see if it matches 

the property you are looking at. 

This form of shared ownership means 

that any structural changes to the property 

or shared areas must be agreed upon by all 

the owners. 

“Depending on the terms of the 

cross lease, you may need to get the 

other owners’ consent for things like 

painting the exterior of your property, 

building a deck or putting up a fence. 

These provisions are usually referred 

to as covenants. A covenant may place 

restrictions on what you may do with 

the unit or building, so it is important to 

understand what they mean – this is where 

things can get tricky,” Lampen-Smith says. 

“For example, let’s say that you own a 

cross lease property that you want to sell. 

You and your co-owners share driveway 

access and some common garages, but you 

have a buyer for your property who is only 

interested if they can knock down one of 

the garages. If the property was freehold, 

where there is one sole owner, the new 

buyer could do what they liked (within 

the limits of the council restrictions). 

However, because it’s a cross lease 

property, the buyer would have to get all 

the other owners to agree (and offer their 

consent in writing),” Lampen-Smith says. 

“Be careful when making enclosed 

additions to a cross-leased property 

(for example, adding an extra room or 

conservatory). Even if you do get the other 

owners’ consent to do it, it will change the 

overall floor plan of the property and you 

will have to have the flats plan altered so 

the change is shown. This will cost money, 

but if you don’t do it the land title will not 

be accurate and this can cause problems 

when you go to sell.” 

“I strongly recommend engaging a 

lawyer to review the terms of a cross lease 

property. Their first step should be to 

check that any property you are interested 

in matches the one marked on the flats 

plan. They will help you unpick all the 

conditions of a cross lease agreement, 

including finding out what the restrictions 

are and how many other owners are 

involved. A lawyer will also be able to 

advise you if there are particular issues 

with the property you are interested in and 

find out what changes have been made by 

other owners,” says Lampen-Smith. 

“A Land Information Memorandum 

(LIM) will also show you information 

held by the local council about a certain 

property and land. It may be worth getting 

an independent assessment of a cross 

lease property from an inspector who has 

professional indemnity insurance and 

carries out their work in line with the New 

Zealand Standard for Residential Property 

Inspection (NZ S 4306:2005).” 

“As always, it’s smart to figure out as 

much as you can about a cross lease 

property at the start of your home-buying 

process rather than after the fact,” says 

Lampen-Smith. 

For independent guidance and 

information on buying or selling, check 

out www.settled.govt.nz

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0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

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020 405 27218 

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027 577 0216 

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Contributor to realestate.co.nz 

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Your home for local property

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What home buyers should know 

about insurance 

For most Kiwis, your home is probably 

the single biggest purchase you’ll ever 

make. It’s a stressful process and it makes 

sense that you’d want to secure insurance 

to protect yourselves and your new home 

from natural disaster, fire or any other 

accidental events. 

Real Estate Authority (REA) chief 

executive Kevin Lampen-Smith, says: 

“Adding ‘insurance’ near the top of your 

checklist when hunting for a house is 

now very important as the insurance 

market is changing. A bank or lender 

will want proof that you have arranged 

property insurance before settlement, 

even if you have conditional pre-approval 

with your finances”. 

To work out if a property can be 

insured, contact different insurance 

companies to get a quote. It can also be a 

good idea to talk to an insurance broker. 

They are independent insurance experts, 

who work for you and are not attached 

to an insurance company. They will give 

you advice on what might be best for 

your situation – identifying risks and 

recommending cost-effective solutions. 

“If you already have contents insurance, 

get in touch with your insurer first to see 

if they’ll offer you property insurance,” 

says Lampen Smith. 

Insurers often ask lots of questions 

about your personal insurance history 

and whether you (or anyone who will be 

living at the property) have any criminal 

convictions. “This is because they want 

to be sure that you are a ‘good risk’, especially 

since this will be your first home. 

Having an existing relationship with an 

insurer means that you have already been 

assessed in this way,” Lampen-Smith 

says. 

An insurer will want to know as much 

as possible about the property you want 

to buy – its address, age, condition, size 

and the materials it is made from. If the 

house is being sold by a licensed real 

estate agent, they should be able to help 

you out with this information. “You can 

ask the agent if the property is currently 

insured and whether there have been any 

issues with the property that could affect 

its chances of being reinsured in the 

future,” Lampen-Smith says. 

“If you are aware of other risks to the 

property that an insurer is unlikely to 

know about, such as landslip issues – 

even if there has not been any damage 

to the home yet – you need to tell the 

insurer when applying for a quote or for 

cover. For example, if the house is in an 

area that has been flooded before, an 

insurer may limit or exclude any cover 

for flood damage. If this is the case, 

it’s better to know as early as possible,” 

Lampen-Smith says. 

“You can contact the Earthquake 

Commission (EQC) directly to see what 

information they might have on record 

regarding potential damage to the property 

from natural disasters.” 

“I also suggest seeking legal advice 

before signing a sale and purchase agreement 

as you may need to make confirmation 

of insurance an important condition 

of your offer,” says Lampen-Smith. 

There are a few different types of insurance 

– ‘sum insured’ is the most common 

in New Zealand. 

The Insurance 

Council of New 

Zealand (ICNZ) 

has a great guide to 

house and contents 

insurance, which 

runs through the 

options. 

Insurance companies 

are reassessing 

how they cover 

coastal or clifftop 

properties or 

properties in low 

lying areas that may suffer from seawater 

inundation due to the increasing risk of 

environmental damage or rising sea levels. 

This means that the cost of premiums 

may increase, exclusions may be added, 

or insurance cover may be withdrawn for 

some properties as the risk changes. EQC 

doesn’t cover damage to land from coastal 

erosion (although it does cover storm 

and flood damage to land) or damage to 

residential structures or contents from 

storms, floods or coastal erosion. 

“While earthquake damage is covered 

by EQC, you must have private home 

insurance first to qualify for it,” Lampen-Smith 

says. The premium you pay is 

broken down into the cover that goes to 

the company and a levy that goes to EQC 

and Fire and Emergency NZ. From 1 July 

2019, EQC no longer covers contents – 

affecting policy holders on the anniversary 

date of their existing policy, which 

is generally the annual renewal date, or if 

you take out a new policy. 

“If an insurer agrees to cover a property 

you wish to buy, let your lender know 

immediately. You will need the insurance 

to start on settlement day, when 

the property officially becomes yours, 

even if you aren’t moving in that day. In 

most cases you can set the insurance up 

around 6–8 weeks before you settle – 

arranging it early means one less thing to 

do close to your settlement day.” 

“If you can’t find an insurer willing to 

insure the house you are keen to buy, 

it may be safer to walk away. If you do 

find an insurer for the property, make 

sure you read and understand the policy. 

And, don’t leave any insurance matters 

to the last minute or fail to read the fine 

details in documents the insurer sends 

you once cover has been arranged,” says 

Lampen-Smith. 

For independent guidance and information 

on buying or selling, check out 

settled.govt.nz. 

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13 

hat size home do you need? 

Brick cladding is more affordable. 

Tiny houses and smaller homes are trendy and realistically 

how many square metres do you really need? Determining 

a suitable size for your new home will be influenced by the 

number of bedrooms needed, whether a separate lounge is 

desired, size of garage required and your budget. 

A smaller home is not always more affordable in terms of 

the square metre rate as certain costs are still incurred such as 

Council consent fees, and drainage and wiring from the street. 

While going larger does mean more materials and time 

constructing the home, its relative cost may make it a better 

buy due to certain parts of the home like the garage being more 

affordable to construct. It is the additional features, which 

pushes up the price. 

Savings can be made on a new build by choosing more 

affordable quality fixtures and fittings, which are not super 

fashionable or top of the line. The kitchen and bathrooms in 

particular can chew up the dollars. The black sink and tapware 

may look good but how long will you be living with it and will 

it still be in vogue in five or ten years’ time. Renovating that 

soon, may not be part of your plans. 

It is a matter of achieving a balance between those desired 

extra features and making your home special while sticking to 

the budget. A pantry may be high on the list yet does it need a 

Weatherproofing tips 

for your house design 

Insulation and double glazed 

windows are compulsory in new 

homes making them infinitely 

superior to their older counterparts 

for warmth yet more can be done 

to weatherproof a new home. 

Underfloor insulation 

Foam insulated expanded polystyrene 

panels under the concrete slab act as an 

insulating barrier, stopping cold coming 

through from under the house. 

Garages 

Insulating the garage and its door will 

cut down on a steady stream of cold air 

sneaking into the house. 

An insulated garage door can lift the 

temperature substantially even when the 

garage itself is not heated, making it a more 

pleasant place to spend time. 

Any home appliances kept in the garage 

will use less electricity as they will not have 

to work as hard and your car battery may 

last longer. 

Roof design 

Roof designs vary. The simplest way to 

achieve a weather tight house is to have a 

simple roof design with an overhanging 

surfeit. Architectural flat roofs will work 

though more care is needed to achieve 

weather tightness especially where there 

are hidden or back roof gutters. 

Having a roof with no overhang also 

requires more care with the design due to 

its complexity and potential for problems. 

Regular maintenance to clean out leaves 

and debris that gets caught in the roof will 

be advantageous in both cases. 

Porticos 

Taking the roof out beyond the house is 

ideal for providing a sheltered area for 

spending time outdoors when the weather 

is inclement. 

Snow straps or guttering protection 

Wherever snow is a likely part of winter, 

installation of snow straps is a good idea. 

These prevent damage to guttering from 

the weight of snow as it slides off the 

roof. Alternatively, an expanded steel 

mesh product such as Gutter Guard could 

be fitted. This has the added benefit of 

preventing spouting blockages from leaf 

and other debris. 

Capitalise on the sun 

Maximise the sun’s free energy with plenty 

of windows, especially on the north side of 

the house. 

Outdoor areas 

When choosing a house design, consider 

how it will sit on the section and whether 

it offers potential to catch sun inside the 

home and for sunny sheltered outdoor 

areas away from prevailing winds. 

Windows and doors 

Upgrade on the minimum standard for 

double glazing with thermally broken 

joinery and low-emissivity argon gas filled 

windows and doors, increasing insulation 

effectiveness. 

Energy efficient heating 

Explore heating options, selecting what will 

work best given the size of home and family 

needs. Heat pumps are an efficient form 

of heating with two cassette and energy 

saving options available while heat transfer 

systems are great if there is a log burner. 

sink and would shelving instead of cupboards do? A washbasin 

in the main toilet may not add that much extra to the cost 

and could be convenient when entertaining, though it is still 

another expense. A double vanity is great if he and she arise 

at the same time then fight for space in the bathroom but it 

means two sinks to clean and takes up more space. Fully tiled 

bathrooms look glamorous and certainly have the wow factor 

yet tiling round the bath and laying vinyl planking could also 

make a statement. If you need storage space you may consider 

cupboards inside or a larger garage with built-in shelving and 

attic trusses. 

When it comes to cladding, brick is still the most affordable 

though this depends on the type of brick chosen. High 

end cedar and schist look great however a more affordable 

alternative might be mingling a brick cladding with linear 

board for effect. Hip and gable roofs are still the most 

affordable and may be a suitable substitute for a skillion roof if 

no preference is held. 

As you finalise your house design, work with your 

architectural designer or building representative to determine 

the features you really want and those which might be 

excluded, as well as where changes might be made to make 

your new home affordable and practical for you. 

SELLING YOUR HOME? 

Potential buyers are likely to be living in your 

neighbourhood, it’s an area that they already love and 

are actively seeking to stay in. That’s why it makes sense 

to advertise your property in the Selwyn Property Guide. 

We are the only media 

that reaches across the 

entire Selwyn District. 

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Arthur’s Pass 

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Springfield 

Glentunnel DarfieldTempleton 

Rolleston 

Burnham Lincoln 

Dunsandel Tai Tapu 

Leeston 

For cost effective, highly targeted advertising that 

delivers results, contact a local Real Estate Company 

that advertises in the Selwyn Property Guide.

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 


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: 


Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 

Contact: 


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Ro leston - 03 347 9988 

West Melton - 03 347 9933 

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections 

in the Selwyn District 

Selecting a house design 

Showhomes offer lots of ideas 

Consider how the home will sit on its section 

Consider kitchen layouts you like 

The choice of house design should not 

only be influenced by your needs and 

wants but also by how the home will sit 

on its section. 

Three and four bedroom homes are 

most commonly constructed. Larger 

families may require more bedrooms and 

couples or those living alone may choose 

a two bedroom home. 

Some buyers will seek to lower the 

cost by building smaller. This may not 

equate to a cheaper build. More size in 

theory does mean a higher build cost yet 

it depends on the features incorporated 

into the home. Smaller homes still need 

to be plumbed, wired and have drains 

laid and economies of scale may be 

achieved by going larger. Some rooms, 

like kitchens and bathrooms cost more, 

compared to bedrooms and the garage. 

The quality of features also makes a 

difference. 

Before seriously considering any house 

design, identify how much you can 

afford to put into a new home. This will 

be based on your equity, savings and 

available/approved finance. 

Showhomes offer lots of ideas. 

Finding out the build cost of each and 

what is extra to the company’s level of 

specifications for that particular house 

will be helpful. 

List down your needs and also what 

you would like in the home (your wants), 

ranking the latter. Factors to consider 

are: house size; number of bedrooms 

and living areas needed/desired; kitchen 

layouts you like and features you want in 

this room; number of bathrooms and size 

of these; garage vehicle/storage capacity; 

storage within the home; siting of the 

laundry (in the garage or as a separate 

room). 

You may engage an architect or 

architectural draftsman to draw up a 

design or choose one of the designs 

available through a building company. 

Check out the house plans available 

at showhomes and also on building 

company websites. Most companies will 

be happy to adapt one of their plans to 

suit your needs. Take into account, the 

orientation of your section and how best 

to position your home for sun and for 

pleasant outdoor living spaces. 

Collect a selection of house designs 

you like. Weigh up how each will meet 

your needs and provide for your wants. 

Discard any designs which fall short 

in terms of delivering the ideal home 

for you, within budget. Short-list the 

remaining designs then give yourself 

time to consider each. 

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SELLING YOUR HOME? 

Potential buyers are likely to be living in your 

neighbourhood, it’s an area that they already love and 

are actively seeking to stay in. That’s why it makes sense 

to advertise your property in the Selwyn Property Guide. 

We are the only media 

that reaches across the 

entire Selwyn District. 

1 

73 

Arthur’s Pass 

77 

Springfield 

Glentunnel DarfieldTempleton 

Rolleston 

Burnham Lincoln 

Dunsandel Tai Tapu 

Leeston 

For cost effective, highly targeted advertising that 

delivers results, contact a local Real Estate Company 

that advertises in the Selwyn Property Guide.

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M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 

Selwyn 

Experts’ 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

ROLLESTON - 44 Fairfield Way 

IMMACULATE AND SOUGHT AFTER 

• 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 

OPEN HOME 

Viewing: Sun 2.15pm – 2.45pm 

Price: Neg over $565,000 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0768 

Jackie Derrick 


jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON - 93 Kemble Drive 

BRAND SPANKING NEW 

• 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 

OPEN HOME 

Viewing: Sun 1.30 – 2.00pm 





jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

LEESTON - 13 Friars Lane 

A STYLISH 335M2 HOME ON 4704M2 IN 

BLUE CHIP AREA 

• Luxury 335m2(approx) family home 

• Includes spacious self contained apartment 

• Multiple living areas and large well appointed 

kitchen 

• Three bathrooms (two ensuites) 

• Separate laundry 

• 81m2 triple garage with workshop space 

• Separate standalone 42m2 shed 

• Landscaped irrigated 4704m2 section 

Viewing: By appointment 

Price: By Negotiation 


Stephan Knowler 


stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

LEESTON - 63 Clausen Avenue 

SOLID STARTER 

• A delightful & newly built three bedroom home 

• Located in Birdlings Crossing subdivision, close to 

Leeston Township 

• Solid low maintenance construction 

• Generously proportioned with all day sun 

• Open plan kitchen, dining and living area 

• Large bi-folding doors to new sunny kwila deck 

• Master with WIR and generous ensuite 

• Good internal storage, separate study room 

• Double internal access garage 

• Double glazing, log burner, heat transfer system 

and heat pump 

• Private 667m2 (approx) section 




Cameron McRae 


cameron@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

LEESTON - 11C Brook Street 

COMMITTED VENDOR LOOKING FOR 

OFFERS 

• 200m2 (approx) four bedroom home 

• Two bathrooms including ensuite 

• Two living areas including dining 

• Large modern kitchen and dining area 

• Log burner and heat pump 

• Well positioned for all day sun 

• Spacious 1290m2 (approx) section 

• Very private location 

NEW LISTING 




ROLLESTON - 332 Dunns Crossing Road 

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION AVAILABLE 

• Handy to Rolleston West school & Preschool 

• Perfectly positioned for young families 

• Modern home with four double bedrooms 

• Two bathrooms including ensuite 

• Two living areas 

• Family sized kitchen 

• Separate laundry 

• Triple garage 

• Easy care fully fenced 713m2 (approx) section 

NEW LISTING 







SOLD 

AGENT ON SITE 

SUNDAYS 2.30PM – 3.30PM 




DARFIELD 

Creyke Road 

TORLESSE ESTATE 

• Only 4x1 Hectare blocks available 

• Power, telephone, fibre and town 

water to boundary 

• Close to all Darfield amenities 

• Titles issued 

Price: $250,000 Per Block 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/ 

MA0542 

Chris Flanagan 

Mb 027 433 4657 

chris@marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz 

Chris Flanagan 


Andrew Taylor 




Jo Barrett 




Cameron McRae 


Paul Robinson 


Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757

Selwyn Times: September 02, 2020

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