Selwyn Times: December 16, 2020

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It was a record turnout 

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Market on Saturday. The 

sun was shining and it 

was a brilliant day. Dozens 

of floats made their way 

through the township, 

preceding the grand finale 

of Santa on the last float. The 

parade has been an annual 

tradition for decades. 

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Fire Station 

• By Matt Slaughter 

AN AMBULANCE is scheduled 

to start operating from the Lincoln 

Fire Station this week meaning 

response times to emergencies will 

be faster for its residents and others 

in nearby areas. 

Fire and 

Emergency New 

Zealand area 

Commander 

Dave Berry said 

the ambulance 

service will be 

available between 

10am and 10pm Dave Berry 

seven days a 

week. 

St John Mid-Canterbury 

territory manager James Watkins 

said the service will be trialled for 

six months. 

Said Watkins: “The trial 

will provide valuable data for 

assessing response performance 

improvements and improved 

patient health outcomes delivered 

across the local communities.” 

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Finally, an ambulance 

will be based in Lincoln (at 

the fire station) which will 

service the township and 

surrounding areas. 

This will mean an 

ambulance won’t have to 

race from Rolleston or 

Leeston to back up the 

usual first responders in an 

emergency in rural areas – 

volunteer firefighters. 

The firefighters have 

done a tremendous job 

in recent years, not only 

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vehicle crashes, and medical 

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They will no doubt 

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with an ambulance and 

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SELWYN REMAINS a great 

place to live for most residents 

but a district council survey 

SORED shows dissatisfaction CONTENThas 

increased over swimming pools, 

roads and public halls. 

The findings from the district 

council’s annual survey of 

residents shows 92 per cent 

think Selwyn is a great place to 

live, consistent with the results 

in 2018 (91 per 

cent) and 2019 

(93 per cent). 

Three quarters 

of residents 

surveyed also 

said they felt a 

sense of belonging 

and community. 

However, 

residents’ 

satisfaction has decreased for 

community-run swimming 

pools, down 10 per cent, urban 

roads, down 5 per cent, and 

public halls, down 4 per cent. 

Overall, 63 per cent of residents 

rated the district council’s 

performance as good or very 

good. 

The survey notes that it is unclear 

what impact the Covid-19 

pandemic may have had on the 

figures. It was undertaken in 

July, soon after the lockdown, 

when a number of district 

council services were closed or 

reduced. 

Mayor Sam Broughton said 

the results reflect the positive 

feeling around the district. 

“I’m delighted that the people 

of Selwyn think this is a great 

place to live, in particularly as we 

continue to grow at such pace. 

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makes Selwyn a great 

place to live. Email susan. 

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Wednesday December 16 2020 Selwyn Times 

NEWS 3 

In Brief 

There’s already plenty of interest in the 

beautiful new homes at Woodcroft Estate 

Lifestyle Village especially with its next 

generation financial model where 

owners benefit from any capital gain 

BUS IMPROVEMENTS 

The district council has endorsed a 

proposal for improvements to bus 

networks over the next 10 years. 

The key changes outlined in the 

proposal include a new service 

between Lincoln and Christchurch 

city centre, bus priority 

improvements on routes that will 

benefit Selwyn users like the yellow 

line, bus stop improvements, 

improvements to frequencies of 

Rolleston and Lincoln services 

and supporting park and ride 

investments. This is part of a $115 

million plan to revitalise greater 

Christchurch’s public transport. 

when it comes time to sell. If approved, the proposal will add 

about 100 buses to the greater 

FUN: Events like Christchurch network, which the 

Selwyn Sounds district is part of. 

There are many things to consider when makes to receive the the district capital gain when the unit 

making the decision to move into a a is great sold, less place a small to fee. Our FIREFIGHTERS aim is to free IMPROVISE 

lifestyle village. Everyone has different live our in. residents from their worries, Springfield while firefighters improvised 

requirements, whether it be a true residents get the financial when freedom it came that to clearing the road 

“We’re community constantly atmosphere thinking with an inclusive All six areas comes of the from district retaining and of building an overturned on trailer. About 

about the social future scene, for all or our be situated council’s in a new water their services, equity. The covering Next Generation 2.30am Model on Friday firefighters were 

communities suburb across where Selwyn, everything you drinking, need is waste means and you storm have water, choice. called Whether to the you a crash on a bend 

the challenge close by, ahead or well-designed is how quality saw home increases gift in your user chosen satisfaction. charity, leave leading a legacy into to the Thomas River 

maintain which our supports high standards caters as to all District aging chief your executive grandchildren David through cutting. contributing Chief fire officer Grant 

we grow.” requirements. Whatever your Ward fancy, said it’s the to council their education is looking or first Williams home, said the the trailer was 

Residents rather were easy also to see asked Woodcroft to closely Estate at as ways choice to address is in your the hands. blocking the road. Firefighters 

rate a range your new of services home. and “Our facilities 

off provided in every by way,” the council. says Manor Group “We CEO are always looking to of a logging truck by securing a 

owners issues are better raised in the survey. were able to secure the services 

For rubbish Adam Yates. collection, 94 per improve the service Comfortable we deliver chain living to it and shifting the trailer 

cent rated “Here, good people or very enjoy good, a recycling 

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playgrounds 

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a friendly 

account When of this you feedback move to in Woodcroft the Lincoln Estate Volunteer Fire Brigade 

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community, while the onsite manager 

responded who like to an abandoned car 

parks and reserves on 84 per cent coming year to and make further most ahead,” of life. Owners 

looks after any concerns or maintenance 

fire on Weedons tell us Rd about 2am 

were the highest rated services. he said. that have never been happier Wednesday – residing last week. 

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•From page 1 

Selwyn Times reported in 

August an ambulance would 

be based at the station but 

there has been uncertainty 

over the last few months as 

to a start date for the service. 

Berry said ambulances 

have previously had to travel 

from Rolleston and Leeston 

to help those in need in Lincoln 

but response times will 

now be much faster for these 

emergencies. 

NEWS 7 

Response times will be much faster 

THE DISTRICT has fared 

better than the rest of the 

country from the impacts of 

Covid-19. 

The district saw a smaller 

impact on its economy than 

the rest of New Zealand, 

with its economy already 

returning to growth and adding 

more than 600 jobs since 

lockdown. 

This is according to the latest 

report on the impacts of the 

pandemic by analytics company 

Infometrics. 

The report shows Selwyn’s 

economy decreased by 10.4 

per cent over the April-June 

quarter this year, compared 

with a 12.4 per cent decline 

nationally. 

The district’s economy grew 

over the three months to 

September, ending 2.6 per cent 

higher than the same time last 

year. 

Nationally over the same 

period the economy decreased 

by 3.2 per cent. 

By the end of September the 

district had also added 640 

jobs, with healthcare and 

social assistance and manufacturing 

the industries leading 

the way. 

However, the report warns 

that the biggest impacts of 

Covid-19 are still to come and 

the international recession will 

slow New Zealand’s economy 

as the district’s construction 

boom eases. 

The forecast is for Selwyn’s 

economy to slow down less 

than the rest of the country. 

This second report on the 

expected impacts of Covid 

for the district forecasts it will 

do significantly better than 

initially thought, thanks to a 

stronger than expected residential 

market and construction 

growth. 

The report warns that 

the impacts on tourism 

and other international 

demands are expected to lead 

to an economic downturn 

nationwide over the next year, 

before the economy begins to 

grow again in 2022. 

It forecasts Selwyn will see a 

smaller economic slowdown, 

led by a predicted easing in 

the district’s construction 

boom. It also forecasts that this 

“It’s going to benefit everyone 

with quicker response 

times. 

“Rather than coming from 

Rolleston, we’ll have an 

ambulance based here,” said 

Berry. 

As well as Lincoln, the 

ambulance will be available 

to attend emergencies in 

areas including Rolleston 

and Tai Tapu. 

Last year the Lincoln 

Volunteer Fire Brigade responded 

to 54 motor vehicle 

crashes and 17 medical calls. 

There are also St John ambulances 

based at Rolleston 

and Darfield. 

Last year, Rolleston Fire 

Station became staffed 

24/7 meaning it has one 

ambulance operating 24 

hours a day, seven days 

a week and a second 

ambulance on a 12-hour day 

shift from mid-morning to 

mid-evening. 

Covid-19 economic hit less for Selwyn 

slowdown and recovery will 

come later than the rest of New 

Zealand. 

The district’s economy is 

forecast to decrease by about 

0.9 per cent by March next 

year compared to 4.1 per cent 

nationally and by 0.7 per cent 

the following year. 

The economy nationally is 

predicted to grow by 1 per 

cent. 

The report is based on 

national and international 

conditions at the time of 

writing, and notes that 

forecasts could change 

depending on global factors 

such as the rollout of vaccines 

in 2021 and travel restrictions 

which it forecasts to last into 

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NEWS 

Tai Tapu School recovering 

from financial difficulty 

• By Matt Slaughter 

TAI TAPU School is 

recovering from the 

serious financial difficulty 

it was said to be in the 

Auditor-General’s 2019 

schools audit. 

THe Ministry of 

Education says it has been 

committed to supporting 

the school through this 

difficulty. 

Principal Bernadette 

May said the school it is 

now back in the positive. 

“THe board of trustees 

and principal of the school 

have been working hard 

this year to address this 

and are pleased to report 

the working capital is now 

in the positive of $27,020. 

“THroughout this time 

period the financial 

viability of the school was 

not threatened nor the 

education outcomes for the 

students compromised. 

“THrough the efforts 

of the governance team, 

principal and wider school 

community we are already 

seeing an increased student 

role and continue to take 

further inquiries for 

enrolment. 

“We are confident that 

the school will finish in a 

financially secure position 

for 2020,” May said. 

THe school had a 

negative working capital of 

$37,000 in 2019. 

Said May: “This was 

due to a number of 

unprecedented demands 

on the school which in part 

• By Susan Sandys 

BRAZEN THEFTS from 

cars are occurring in 

Selwyn even after people 

lock their vehicles and put 

belongings out of sight. 

One Lincoln resident 

Aleisha Tweedy experienced 

this first-hand. Her 

neighbour came knocking 

on her door last Wednesday 

morning to let her 

know her family’s Toyota 

station wagon had been 

broken into. 

It was parked on the 

street outside their home 

on Roblyn Pl. The neighbour 

had heard the sound 

of smashing glass earlier, 

around 3am. 

The 24-year-old said she 

had been shocked to find 

a smashed rear window in 

the car, and a UE Boom 

speaker missing from the 

glove box. 

“There was a baby car 

seat in there, who breaks 

into a mother’s car? It’s just 

POSITIVE: Tai Tapu School principal Bernadette 

May says its finances are improving following a 

tough period over the last few years. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

has reduced the student 

roll.” 

Ministry of Education 

deputy secretary of sector 

enablement and support 

Katrina Casey said there 

were previously concerns 

the school may have 

difficulty paying its bills, 

particularly if they were to 

be due at the same time. 

When the Auditor- 

General has assessed that 

a school is in financial 

difficulty, the Ministry of 

Education is asked whether 

it will continue to support 

the school. 

If the ministry confirms 

it will provide support, 

schools can complete their 

financial statements as a 

‘going concern.’ 

THis has been the case 

for Tai Tapu School. 

THe ministry wrote three 

horrible, what are they expecting 

to find, they found 

a speaker, that’s about it, 

is that worth a crime?” 

Tweedy said. 

Senior Sergeant Dean 

Harker said in the last two 

to three weeks there had 

been an increase in thieves 

smashing windows to 

break into locked vehicles 

throughout the district, 

with numbers climbing 

letters supporting Tai Tapu 

School to the Auditor- 

General in 2017, 2018 and 

2019. 

Said Casey: The Auditor- 

General has required 

letters of support in 2017, 

2018 and 2019. 

“THese letters ‘of going 

concern’ confirm our 

commitment to providing 

continued operational and 

staffing support for the 

foreseeable future. 

“We have been working 

with Tai Tapu school to 

improve its finances since 

2017. At the end of 2019 

the school had negative 

working capital of $37,000. 

This is an improvement 

of $24,000 or 39 per 

cent since 2017. We will 

continue to support the 

school to get back to 

financial health,” she said. 

Police follow leads after 

car break-ins continue 

into double figures. 

This was alongside a 

spate of thefts of items 

from unlocked vehicles, 

particularly at Lincoln and 

Rolleston, over the last 

couple of months. 

Police were following 

some leads and investigating 

a couple of potential 

offenders in relation to at 

least some of the incidents. 

He urged residents to report 

not only such crimes 

when they occurred, but 

also any suspicious vehicles 

they saw being driven 

around streets. Residents 

should get a description of 

the vehicle and registration 

number, although the latter 

may be of limited use 

depending on whether the 

licence plate was stolen. 

Harker said the more 

reports the better, as such 

information could help 

police know what areas to 

seek any relevant security 

camera footage.

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Courts finished at new sports centre 

THE FIRST courts have been 

completed at Selwyn Sports 

Centre. 

The four polyurethane 

courts, similar to many school 

gyms, have been laid and the 

lines painted on last week. The 

building is on track to open in 

time for the 2021 winter sports 

season. 

The courts will be a multiuse 

space, with the markings 

set up for basketball, netball, 

futsal, tennis, korfball, floorball 

and other sports. 

The surface will also allow 

the space to be used for exhibitions 

and events. The hall will 

also host an interactive sports 

BACKYARD CRITTERS 

ACTION: The first courts 

have been completed at 

the Selwyn Sports Centre, 

it is on track to open for 

winter 2021. 

and educational wall. 

Selwyn Netball has agreed 

with the district council to use 

the centre for the 2021 winter 

season and beyond. 

Selwyn Netball Centre president 

Andrea James confirmed 

it will use the centre for its 

year 1 to 4 programme and 

its Saturday competition will 

be split between the Selwyn 

Sports Centre and the court 

facilities in Lincoln. 

In addition, a community indoor 

netball competition open 

to the district’s residents will be 

held at the sports centre. 

The centre will have a focus 

on serving the community, 

including clubs and schools, 

and will feature two halls with 

four courts each, divided by a 

central corridor space. 

As well as the polyurethane 

courts, the John F. Reid Courts 

on the other side of the building 

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a sprung wood floor, which is 

currently being laid. 

This hall will have courts for 

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NEWS 17 

Jet setters now call Prebbleton home 

The Faces of Selwyn exhibition was launched last year 

and a new set of 12 stories about people in the district 

are on display at Selwyn Libraries. The stories, written 

by Hayley Tate, celebrate diversity and highlight the 

differences in people’s backgrounds and journeys to 

Selwyn. Selwyn Times continues its coverage. 

Sam and Lillian 

Ragnarsson 

TWO STRANGERS from 

Iceland and China, sat next to 

each other on a flight to New 

Zealand. 19 years later, they call 

New Zealand their home. 

For Sam and Lillian 

Ragnarsson, living in different 

countries was the norm. 

At 23 years old, Sam left his 

birth place Iceland, and until he 

moved to Prebbleton six years 

ago, he had never stayed in one 

place for more than a year. 

Having lived in countries, 

including England, Australia, 

and China, he was very happy 

to gain New Zealand citizenship 

recently. 

“For someone living in seven 

countries, five continents and 

moved this often since I left 

home at 17, to find a place and be 

• By Susan Sandys 

WHEN LINCOLN High 

School teachers Sandra McLean 

and Robyn Wylie planned 

a fundraising Christmas 

production, their target figure 

was around $1000. 

However, after tallying up 

how well the school’s inaugural 

Christmas Extravaganza went, 

accepted was really important.” 

Likewise, Lillian grew up in 

China, later worked in Japan and 

went to America to learn English 

for a year. 

While it was a big milestone 

giving up her Chinese passport 

and visa, Lillian says gaining 

citizenship made her feel a part 

of New Zealand. 

“I am ready to fight for New 

Zealand, that’s how I feel.” 

The couple have always had 

a connection to New Zealand. 

They first met in 2000 at 

Melbourne airport and by 

coincidence had the seat next 

to each other on the same flight 

to Auckland. They got talking 

again several years later over the 

internet and got married in 2008 

in China. 

After living together for a year 

each in Japan, the USA and China, 

the two project managers sat 

they have arrived at the stunning 

total of $2369.90. 

“It went fabulously, excellently; 

it exceeded expectations, because 

the students really made it their 

own,” drama head of department 

McLean said. 

Students and their dedicated 

teachers were not motivated only 

by raising money for the charity 

of KidsCan, but also by wanting 

SATISFIED: Sam and Lillian Ragnarsson and their children 

Nicole and Caitlin have no plans to leave Prebbleton. 

to make the extravaganza experience 

as enthralling as possible. 

“This year we really powered it 

out,” said McLean, who oversaw a 

similar smaller-scale event at the 

school a couple of years ago. 

Students staged the extravaganza 

in the school’s hall over six shows – 

two daytime performances and one 

evening performance on each of 

two days in late November. 

down with an Excel spreadsheet 

to make an important decision 

about where to settle down. They 

listed everything they wanted 

from a country and New Zealand 

came out on top. 

“We always laugh that we 

met on the way to New Zealand 

and then we ended up in New 

Zealand, so many years later.” 

Sam said. 

They chose Christchurch 

to help out with the postearthquake 

rebuild and were 

surprised how friendly everyone 

was. 

“When you walk on the street, 

people say hello, give a smile, 

that’s something that never 

happened to me when I lived in 

Tokyo,” said Lillian. 

In the first year, Sam studied 

software and information technology 

at Lincoln University and 

would travel into town passing 

through Prebbleton. 

Visitors were treated to a walkthrough 

grotto experience and an 

interactive grotto experience. For 

the latter, they got to do fun activities 

such as pin the nose on the 

reindeer, shoot the bah humbug 

balloons with a nerf gun, limbo as 

low as they could, and guess what 

was in wrapped presents. 

This was followed by a 30min 

drama and dance production, 

“I remember the day that I first 

drove past Prebbleton, we came 

in and I just saw the trees and I 

was like wait a minute, we’ve just 

come out of the city. We just see 

for miles; mountains, cows and 

horses and it’s like wow, this is 

where I want to live.” 

Now having lived in Prebbleton 

for over six years, the pair 

enjoy the peace and quiet and 

have finally found their feet. 

Sam owns a slice of Iceland at 

restaurant The Kiwi Viking in 

Christchurch and volunteers as 

the emergency response street 

co-ordinator in Prebbleton and 

runs two Prebbleton Facebook 

community groups. 

Lillian supports Chinese residents 

who do not have access to 

the Facebook group on We Chat. 

Sam says there’s now even an 

Icelandic flag flying at Prebbleton 

School where his girls attend. 

The pair considered leaving 

Prebbleton and buying a lifestyle 

block, but their girls Nicole and 

Caitlin turned to them and said, 

we love this house, we love this 

place, why should we leave? 

“And it made us think, they’re 

right, why would we leave?” 

Lincoln High production raises more than $2300 

mostly staged by year 10 drama 

students and year 9 dancers. 

McLean said over 800 visitors 

came through altogether, and it 

was fantastic to now be able to 

support KidsCan. 

The charity partners with 

low decile schools and early 

childhood centres to provide 

resources such as food, raincoats 

and shoes for needy children.


18 

NEWS 


The town that never was sits just 

ALTHOUGH regarded as 

being ‘just off the beaten track,’ 

Ladbrooks has remained the 

town that never was. 

After over 170 years of 

European settlement, the 

community remains relatively 

unknown apart from those who 

are fortunate enough to live in 

this charming location situated 

between Halswell, Tai Tapu, 

Lincoln and Prebbleton. 

Originally known as ‘the 

swamp south of Prebbleton’ or 

as ‘Lincoln Swamp,’ the name 

Ladbrooks was only given to the 

area sometime in the 1890s. 

William Ladbrook and his 

family had emigrated from 

Britain and were one of the first 

colonists to settle in the area in 

1853. The official name came 

about through the establishment 

of the local primary school 

in 1889. It was first known as 

Prebbleton Side School until local 

residents decided on a name 

change to Ladbrooks later that 

year. 

This new name was reinforced 

a few years later when a new 

railway station, known as Ladbrooks 

Station, was built to serve 

farmers living between Lincoln 

and Prebbleton. The station 

was built on land that had been 

formerly owned by the Ladbrook 

family along Birches Rd, north 

of Robinsons Rd. 

Historian and district council staff member 

Wayne Stack continues his regular look at 

Selwyn’s past. Anyone with suggestions for 

future features can phone Wayne on 021 119 

9107. This month’s feature is about the small 

community of Ladbrooks 

IMPORTANT: Ladbrooks Hall is sited next to the school on 

Barnes Rd, it houses a roll of honour for men and women 

who served in the two world wars. 

This station became part of the 

Christchurch-Southbridge-Little 

River branch line and provided 

a modern communication and 

transport link for residents. 

It consisted of a sizeable 

weatherboard ticket office and 

waiting room, built on a concrete 

platform, along with a siding and 

storage goods shed, typical of the 

small railway stations throughout 

the district at the time. 

The boggy ground prone to 

flooding, that remains a feature 

of the area, made the location 

unsuitable for the establishment 

of a township. Although, 

it appears it may have been the 

dream of some when the local 

community hall was built in 

1913; the name ‘Ladbrooks Town 

Hall’ was proudly painted on the 

front of the building for decades. 

After 107 years the original 

hall remains an important meeting 

place for the people of the 

Our Great 

history 

WITH WAYNE STACK 

CARGO: Ladbrooks railway goods shed and wagons. 

community, especially for the 

school which is located next to 

it on Barnes Rd; and after recent 

refurbishment, it continues as a 

popular venue for weddings and 

other social events. 

As Ladbrooks has no official 

war memorial another important 

role the hall fills in the 

community is housing the rolls 

of honour which record the local 

men and women who served in 

the two world wars. 

The school and the hall 

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centre for Ladbrooks. The school 

was built on land donated by a 

local farmer, John Sharp, and the 

original two-classroom wooden 

building not only provided 

primary education for local children, 

but also became the hub of 

community. 

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singing clubs, card playing 

evenings, Sunday school lessons 

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NEWS 19 

In the early years children 

would ride ponies to school or 

walk along the web of unsealed 

roads. 

In 1889 the school role was just 

18 pupils, but by the early 1900s 

it had risen to 90. It currently has 

around 150 students. In 1966 a 

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After World War 1 several 

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the Arnsts, Roeslers, Schroeders 

and Meyers from Germany, set 

about digging drains and building 

rough roads to help establish 

sustainable farm land. This 

was mainly done through hard 

manual labour and horsepower. 

The area was exposed to seasonal 

flooding of the Halswell 

River and to ensure the roads 

in the area remained usable, the 

local roads board (forerunner of 

the district council) transported 

shingle from quarries at Birdlings 

Flat, Halswell and Broadfield 

to raise the level of the roads 

so that they were above the level 

of the flooded farmland. 

Dairying was an important 

feature of the community, along 

with growing potatoes and other 

crops, with cows initially being 

milked by hand. 

In 1893 the Central Dairy 

Company built a new creamery 

to serve the district near the 

intersection of Ellesmere and 

Robinsons Rds. 

Local farmers would deliver 

their milk to the creamery by 

horse and dray for separation. 

By 1906 this had been taken over 

by the Tai Tapu Dairy Company 

which had its own larger creamery 

in Tai Tapu, with local milk 

then being processed there or at a 

new smaller creamery that 

had been built near the intersection 

of Ellesmere and Tancred 

Rds. 

Ladbrooks lacked the churches 

and a hotel that were commonplace 

in most pioneering 

communities. However, it did 

have a store for a number of years 

that had been opened by John 

Brown on Robinsons Rd, near 

the intersection with Barnes and 

McDrurys Rd. 

This establishment provided 

general goods, including bread, 

milk, meat, household items, 

and later on, petrol. It also 

incorporated a post office and 

telephone bureau, where locals 

could send and receive mail and 

telegrams, along with being able 

to make telephone calls at a time 

when not everybody had a home 

phone. 

Over the years as family cars 

became commonplace and roads 

Left: 

Ladbrooks 

School 

before 

it was 

demolished 

in 1966. 

Right: the 

general 

store before 

it closed in 

1955. 

improved, many locals chose 

to shop in nearby towns, such 

as Lincoln, for a greater variety. 

Through the loss in local custom 

the store became financially 

unviable and closed in 1955. 

The building reverted back to a 

private residence and can still be 

seen on Robinson Rd, around the 

corner from the school. 

Today, dairying is still a feature 

of Ladbrooks, but there is only 

one dairy farm operating in the 

area, which belongs to the Stone 

family on McDrurys Rd. Most of 

the traditional family farms have 

been broken up as the land was 

more profitable being subdivided. 

The sealed and picturesque 

tree-lined country roads, along 

with its proximity to Christchurch, 

has ensured that the area 

is highly sought after real estate 

for those looking for a country 

lifestyle within a short commute 

to the city. 

The physical character of 

the district has changed from 

the early years, where colonial 

weatherboard farmhouses have 

been replaced with many modern 

palatial homes set on lifestyle 

blocks of only several acres. 

Although the railway station 

has long gone, the concrete 

platform can still be seen from 

the cycleway on Birchs Rd, 

north of the Robinsons Rd 

intersection. 

•Descendants of the 

original settlers still live 

in the area, including 

Maurice McCarthy, who is 

part way through writing 

a history of the area and 

who would be pleased to 

hear from anyone who has 

old photographs or family 

stories of the district (email 

mccarthy@hotmail.co.nz or 

phone 329 6713). 

MERRY 

Christmas 

We would like to thank all our customers for 

supporting us during the year and wish you all 

a very happy Christmas and a great 2021. 

We have a lite night shopping Thursday 

17 December until 7.00pm, enjoy a glass of 

bubbles while shopping, specials on the night 

and gift with purchase. 

Gift vouchers available in store and online. 

Our Christmas hours are: 

Last shopping day before Christmas Day 

Thursday 24 December: 9.00am-6.00pm 

25 - 29 December: Closed 

30 - 31 December: Open 9.00am-5.00pm 

1 - 4 January: Closed 

5 January: Reopen as normal 

Shop 12, Rolleston Square, Rolleston. Phone 347 1151


63% 

Overall Council 

performance 

76% 

Water supply 

94% 

Rubbish collection 

92% 

Selwyn is a great 

place to live 

51% 

Cycleways and 

footpaths 

84% 

Parks and reserves 

Proportion of residents rating 

service good or very good 

Selwyn still a great 

place to live – 

residents say 

Selwyn remains a great place to live according to most Selwyn residents. 

The Council’s annual survey of residents this year shows 92% of people surveyed thought Selwyn 

was ‘a great place to live’, consistent with the results in 2018 (91%) and 2019 (93%). 

Three quarters of residents surveyed also said they felt a sense of belonging and community. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says the results reflect the positive feel of the district. 

“I’m delighted the people of Selwyn think this is a great place to live, in particular as we continue 

to grow at such pace. We’re constantly thinking about the future for all our communities across 

Selwyn, the challenge ahead is how we maintain our high standards as we grow”. 

Residents were asked to rate a range of Council services and facilities, with rubbish collection 

(94% rated good or very good), recycling (90%), playgrounds (86%), libraries (85%) and parks and 

reserves (84%) the highest rated services. 

All areas of the Council’s water services—covering drinking, waste and storm water—saw 

increases in satisfaction among users. 

Satisfaction decreased for community-run swimming pools (down 10%), local urban roads (down 

5%), and public halls (down 4%). 

Overall 63% of residents rated the Council’s performance as good or very good. 

The survey notes that the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are unclear, but it was undertaken in 

July, soon after lockdown when a number of Council services were closed or reduced. 

Council Chief Executive David Ward says the Council is looking closely at ways to address the 

issues raised in the survey. 

“We are always looking to improve the service we deliver to our community and we have taken 

account of this feedback in our planning for services in the coming year and further ahead.” 

The survey was carried out by independent research company Research First, and surveyed 624 

people using telephone, cellphone and online surveys. 

The full residents’ survey is available at: selwyn.govt.nz/residents-survey. 

Annual report shows Council in sound position 

The Council’s annual report shows its financial position remains stable despite the impacts from 

Covid-19. The report, which is now available on the Council website, shows the district continued to 

experience high levels of population and economic growth during the financial year. The Council largely 

kept to its budgeted spending, with expenditure $1.8 million under forecast mainly from delays in work 

due to the Level 4 lockdown. Strong economic and population growth helped fuel positive operating 

revenues and cash flow, largely made up of infrastructure assets being transferred to Council from 

developers and increased development contributions. The sound economic position leaves the Council 

with a good capacity to deal with uncertain times in the future. 

Selwyn in good place to respond 

to Covid impacts 

Selwyn has fared better than the rest of the country and is wellplaced 

to bounce back from the impacts of Covid-19. 

The district saw a smaller impact on its economy from Covid-19 this 

year than the rest of New Zealand, with Selwyn’s economy already 

returning to growth and adding over 640 jobs since lockdown, 

according to a report on the impacts of the pandemic by analytics 

company Infometrics. 

It is the second Infometrics report on the forecast impacts of 

Covid-19 for Selwyn and predicts the district will do significantly 

better than initially expected, thanks to a stronger than expected 

residential market and construction growth. 

However, the report warns the biggest impacts of Covid-19 are 

still to come as the international recession slows New Zealand’s 

economy, before returning to growth in 2022. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says it is good to see the resilience in the 

economy so far, but the report highlights the need to continue to 

support each other over the next 18 months. 

“We’ve seen a fantastic response by our community over this year. 

It’s good to see that we remain in a good place to handle the tough 

times ahead. Just as important as our economy though will be our 

community strength and how we support each other.” 

The report shows Selwyn’s economy contracted by 10.4% in the 

April-June quarter compared to 12.4% nationally. Over the next 

three months it bounced back, ending the September quarter 2.6% 

higher than last year, while nationally the economy shrank by 3.2%. 

Selwyn’s economy is forecast to see a small slowdown later than 

the rest of New Zealand, shrinking by 0.9% for the year to 30 March 

2021 compared to 4.1% nationally and shrinking again by 0.7% 

over the next year, before returning to growth. 

You can read the full report at selwyn.govt.nz/economy. 

Next steps for Proposed District 

Plan as consultation closes 

Consultation on the Proposed Selwyn District Plan has now closed. 

The Council received about 500 submissions on the plan, which 

was open for the public to have their say for 10 weeks. 

Council Planning Manager Ben Rhodes says the plan will now go 

through further submissions, hearings, decisions, and appeals 

stages. 

“That process normally takes around two years and we’re hoping 

to have decisions on the new plan by the end of 2022. The full 

completion of the final plan will depend on any appeals that follow 

Council’s decision.” 

The Council will now prepare a summary of the submissions, which 

will be made available to the public early in 2021. Followed by a 

further submission period which will allow people the opportunity to 

comment on matters raised in the submissions. 

All submissions will then be presented to a hearing panel made 

up of councillors and independent hearing commissioners. Public 

hearings will be held for those who wish to be heard, before a final 

recommendation is presented to the Council. 

The Council will give notice of its decision on the Proposed District 

Plan (and matters raised in submissions, including its reasons for 

accepting or rejecting submissions). Submitters have the right to 

appeal this decision to the Environment Court. The plan will then be 

adopted, except any areas that have been appealed and these will 

be added according to the outcome of the appeal. 

Development contributions are retained to fund new infrastructure and support future growth needs 

from developments. Vested assets reflect the transfer of infrastructure assets from developers to the 

Council. Neither of these are available to reduce rates. 

The full annual report is available at selwyn.govt.nz/annualreport. 

ON THE 

ROADS 

On the Roads 

Leeston Road has extensive road works and delays are expected until 18 December. 

Leeston Road is closed at the intersection with Station Street for work on the Leeston 

stormwater bypass and traffic control is in place outside of Doyleston and Irwell Village. 

Priority is given to the peak traffic flow. The works are to facilitate seal widening, storm 

water upgrades and a new sewer main between Doyleston and Leeston. 

Repairs are taking place on Waimakariri Gorge Bridge. Traffic management is in place. 

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 

CC161220


Meetings 

Public Forums: Council, Community Board and local committees 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 Committee meetings: To list or make changes to meeting details, email meeting. 

changes@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996) by 9am Wednesday the week before publication. 

*Livestreamed on the Council website and YouTube channel 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY 

BOARD 

Extraordinary Council meeting 

Wed 16 December 8.30am 

Council Rolleston Offices* 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 

Dunsandel Community 

Committee 

Mon 21 December 6pm 

Council services holiday hours 

Dunsandel Tavern 

Sheffield-Waddington 

Community Committee 

Thu 17 December 7.30pm 

Sheffield Community Hall 

Here is a summary of Selwyn District Council services and opening hours during the holiday period. 

Council headquarters in Rolleston will be closed from 12 midday Thursday 24 December, reopening 

8.30am Tuesday 5 January. 

Rubbish and recycling collections scheduled on Friday 25 December will take place on Saturday 26 

December. Collections scheduled on Friday 1 January will take place on Saturday 2 January. All other 

collection days will proceed as normal. 

Pines Resource Recovery Park is closed both Friday 25 December and Friday 1 January. Standard 

opening hours operate for the rest of the holiday period (9am–4.30pm). 

West Melton Community and Recreation Centre is closed from Monday 21 December. Rolleston 

Community Centre, Lincoln Event Centre and Tai Tapu Community Centre are closed from midday 

on Thursday 24 December. All centres will reopen on Monday 11 January. 

All Selwyn Libraries and service centres will close at 12 midday on Thursday 24 December and will 

be closed on public holidays: Friday 25 December, Saturday 26 December, Monday 28 December 

Friday 1 January, Saturday 2 January and Monday 4 January. 

All libraries and service centres will be open 10am–4pm on 29–31 December. 

Lincoln Library and Service Centre and Rolleston Library will also be open 10am–4pm Sunday 27 

December and Sunday 3 January. 

All libraries and service centres will resume normal hours from Tuesday 5 January. 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre will be closed on public holidays: Friday 25 December, Saturday 26 December 

and Friday 1 January. 

The Aquatic Centre will be open 6am–6pm on Thursday 24 December, 8am–6pm Thursday 31 

December, 8am–8pm from 27–30 December and 2–4 January. 

Normal hours resume from Tuesday 5 January. 

Darfield and Southbridge pools will be closed Friday 25 December, Saturday 26 December and 

Friday 1 January. 

Sheffield Pool will be closed on Friday 25 

December, Saturday 26 December, Friday 1 

January and Saturday 2 January. 

All three community pools will be open normal 

hours (1–7pm) on all other days. 

Animal Control services are available, operating 

24 hours 7 days a week. 

The last full day of building inspections will be on 

Tuesday 22 December. Normal hours resume from 

Tuesday 5 January. 

The Council’s customer contact line will be 

operating 24 hours a day over the Christmas and 

New Year break for urgent issues, phone 0800 

SELWYN (735 996). 

West Melton Community Park work underway 

The first stage of the West Melton Community Park is due before Christmas, but a small area may 

face delays. 

The Council is still hoping to have the first stage of the community park at the West Melton Domain 

open before Christmas. However, there is the potential a small part of this area may have to be 

completed in the new year due to delays caused by the weather and difficulty accessing construction 

material due to high demand. 

The first stage of the community park next to the 

West Melton Community will be the skate park, 

including a bowl, ramps, ledges and a pump 

track. A new playground, sheltered barbecue 

area and half-court basketball court will be built 

in the new year, along with landscaping to help 

create a space for the whole community to enjoy. 

The Council is also investigating an incident 

where someone broke into the construction area 

and skated on the wet concrete. This risked 

causing significant delays and extra costs to the 

project. The Council is looking at solutions to 

prevent further vandalism that could delay when 

people are able to enjoy the park. 

Selwyn Events 

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DECEMBER 

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DECEMBER 

Employment Zone Clinic 

Wednesday Lincoln Library, 

1–3pm, Thursday Leeston Library 

9.30–11.30am 

Are you looking for employment? An 

employer needing staff? Employment 

Zone clinics are a series of drop-in 

sessions, where people can access 

one-to-one support around job 

seeking, redundancy, staff retention 

and recruitment with Sarah Parker, 

Work broker from the Ministry of 

Social Development. Free. Bookings 

not required. See selwynlibraries.com/ 

events for more times and locations. 

Christmas Storytime 

All Selwyn Libraries, 6–7pm 

Celebrate Christmas with our final 

storytime for the year. Listen to your 

favourite Christmas stories, sing 

songs and take part in our Santa hunt. 

Suitable for 3+ years. Free. Bookings 

not required. 

Selwyn Carols 

Rolleston Community Centre, 

5–8pm 

Selwyn Carols is a family-friendly event 

where you can bring along your dinner 

or purchase something from the food 

and drink vendors onsite. There will 

also be craft stalls and performers 

entertaining with song and dance. 

Paper Snowflakes 

Lincoln Library, 1–3pm 

Drop by and create a white Christmas 

at the Lincoln Library! Did you know, 

snowflakes form even basic shapes: 

stars, needles, dendrites (having 

branches), plates, columns, columns 

capped with plates, and irregular 

(damaged). Will your snowflake end up 

with six points or six sides like a real 

snowflake? Free. Bookings not required. 

Selwyn Car Seat 

Champions clinic 

Council Offices, Rolleston, 9–11am 

Get your child restraint checked before 

the holidays, or ask for advice from a 

registered Child Restraint Technician. 

The Car Seat Champions will be 

available in the Council offices car park 

to help you. Donations of canned goods 

or Christmas treats for the Ellesmere 

Foodbank gratefully accepted. 

Message the team at facebook.com/ 

selwyncarseats to book a slot. 

Christmas Pool Party 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre 2–4pm 

Celebrate the start of school holidays 

and the festive season with big 

inflatables and a visit from Santa 

Claus! Normal pool entry applies. 

For information on listing a community event visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

0800 SELWYN 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

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SPORT 23 

Trainer Chmiel drives 700th winner 

• By Jonny Turner 

TERRY CHMIEL’S evolving 

harness racing career hit new 

heights when he drove his 700th 

winner in his own colours at 

Addington on Saturday night 

with Annie Richter. 

The Leeston horseman ticked 

off the milestone when getting 

the best out of his four-year-old 

in a thrilling three-horse finish to 

race 1. 

“It is good to get there, really 

good,” Chmiel said. 

Chmiel’s winning run in the 

sulky started almost 26 years ago 

when Seaview Girl won at Westport’s 

Christmas meeting in 1994. 

After that the reinsman went 

on to become a leading junior, a 

leading open reinsman and then 

a trainer who concentrated on his 

own team rather than travelling 

to take outside drives. 

“As a junior, I was pretty busy,” 

Chmiel said. 

“I used to get heaps of drives 

and travel a bit, but when you 

start training your own team you 

don’t go as much and you start 

just driving your own and a few 

others for good friends.” 

“It is hard to do both, getting all 

the travelling done and trying to 

do the team at home.” 

At the end of Chmiel’s time as 

a junior, he hit the sport’s biggest 

heights in headline-making 

Win keeps Leeston-Southbridge at top of leader board 

A DEPLETED Leeston- 

Southbridge still managed to 

preserve their status atop the 

Canterbury Country premier 

one-day leader board with a 

hard-fought win over Ellesmere 

rivals Lincoln. 

Archie Reekie (40 runs off 58 

balls), Chris Beatson (48 off 68) 

and Tim Field (45 off 63) enabled 

the combined XI to post a respectable 

209/7 from their 45 overs 

at Lincoln Domain on Saturday 

before they restricted Lincoln to 

192/8 in reply to lead the competition 

via a superior net run rate. 

Lincoln, who had celebrated 

only one win leading into the 

10th round, threatened an upset 

MILESTONE: Terry Chmiel brings Annie Richter back to the birdcage after clocking up his 

700th win on Saturday night at Addington Raceway. 

circumstances. 

The reinsman brought home 

his first group 1 win when Sunny 

Action upset superstar trotter 

Lyell Creek, who had to settle for 

third in the New Zealand Trotting 

Free-For-All. 

“It was good to beat Lyell Creek 

that day, she was never expected 

to win and it was a bit of a surprise. 

when Hugh Paterson (58 off 95) 

and Cameron Powell (49 off 82) 

combined to post an opening 

stand worth 112. 

But once the duo were both 

back in the pavilion with the 

score on 129 in the 33rd over the 

chase lost momentum. 

Beatson capped a fine allround 

performance with 3/37 

from seven overs as Lincoln fell 

17 runs short of victory. 

At Mandeville, Sefton snatched 

a nail-biting last ball win over 

Ohoka with seasoned campaigner 

Neil Granger sealing the 

win after being dropped during a 

frantic final over. 

Needing three to win off the 

“It was a good Cup Week that 

week. I won on Cup Day with one 

of Andrew Stuart’s – Felix Redmond 

– he paid about $70 and 

that just kicked the whole week 

off,’’ Chmiel said. 

Sunny Action’s win started the 

steady flow of group race victories 

Chmiel drove over the next two 

decades. 

Some of the highlights include 

final over, Ohoka managed three 

dot balls and then they effected a 

run out to put Granger on strike. 

He skied the penultimate ball 

to point but a simple catch was 

grassed and the batsmen scrambled 

two runs to tie the scores. 

Then, off the final ball of the 

contest, Granger calmly drove 

through the covers to secure a 

two-wicket triumph. 

A spectacular collapse condemned 

Oxford-Rangiora to a 

33-run victory over Darfield at 

Pearson Park after they lost six 

wickets for just 10 runs after appearing 

comfortable at 144/4 in 

pursuit of 188. 

Liam Foulkes (5/15) and David 

Hurricane Flyer winning the 2004 

Great Northern Trotting Derby 

and Susie Maguire winning the 

Peter Breckon Memorial Ladyship 

Stakes in 2007. 

“Hurricane Flyer was a good 

horse to me, I just liked driving 

him. 

“It was good to win the big race 

up north with Susie Maguire, too. 

And I have won some good races 

Beatty (3/22) engineered the rout 

at Darfield ended Oxford’s chase 

in the 42nd over. 

Southbrook, who had to default 

their last two matches, managed 

to field a team for their away fixture 

in Cheviot but the makeshift 

line-up was no match for the 

hosts, who prevailed by 48 runs. 

Cheviot’s 154/8 was based on 

a string of double digit contributions 

from the top order, though 

William Inch’s 30 was the pick of 

the bunch. 

Weedons had the bye. 

Short scoreboards: 

Leeston-Southbridge 209/7 (C 

Beatson 48, T Field 45, A Reekie 40; 

C Shalfoon 3/44, A Gulati 2/37) beat 

down south, as well. I have had a 

pretty good run, to be fair. 

“There have been some nice 

horses over the years. 

“I can’t complain, it has been 

a good game to be in. There are 

long hours, but you get rewards,’’ 

he said 

Heading north to drive for 

other stables is not the focus for 

Chmiel these days. 

The commitments involved in 

preparing his own team make 

that his main focus. 

“I have been a big seller over 

the years. You have got to concentrate 

on getting them up and 

going instead of driving,’’ Chmiel 

said. 

Chmiel’s dedication to training 

has seen him prepare many of the 

big race winners he has driven. 

They include Southland 

Oaks winner Dibaba, Southern 

Supremacy Stakes winner 

Memphis Tennessee and 

Kaikoura Sales Series Aged Pace 

winner Franco Tai. 

Chmiel has also provided other 

reinsman highlights in the sulky 

through his training. 

Nek Time won the Southland 

Oaks and Harness 5000 event 

with Dexter Dunn driving. 

Dibaba won the Premier Mares 

Championship for Stephen 

McNally and the Sires Stakes 

Northern Mares Classic for Tim 

Williams. 

Lincoln 192/8 (H Paterson 58, C 

Powell 49, A Paterson 20; C Beatson 

3/37, W Macfarlane 2/42). 

Darfield 187/6 (R Hughes 61, J 

Frew 34no, A Collins 28; J Fleming 

4/47, M Power 2/24) beat Rangiora 

Oxford-Rangiora 154 (D Smith 43, 

L Waghorn 25; L Foulkes 5/15, D 

Beatty 3/22, I Earl 2/28). 

Cheviot 154/8 (W Inch 30, T 

Whelan 26, J Hyde 24; S Stewart 

2/18, D Boyle 2/28, G Gunn 2/30, 

J Green 2/31) beat Southbrook 106 

(W Anderson 30, S Stewart 20; 

S Burnett 2/7, C Burnett 2/19, T 

Fitzpatrick 2/24). 

Points: 

Leeston-Southbridge 56, Sefton 

56, Darfield 48, Weedons 48, Ohoka 

32, Cheviot 32, Oxford 28, Lincoln 

8, Southbrook 0. 

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Increasing your home’s value 

A garage door is the biggest door in your home and 

needs to stand up to the elements for years to come. 

Custom Made Garage Doors designs and builds high 

quality garage doors in Selwyn/Christchurch and is New 

Zealand’s leading architectural garage door company. 

Their mission is to give you the best quality and design 

for your money while providing the look of tomorrow 

today. They stand by their workmanship and innovative 

door designs and invite you to find out what garage 

door works best for you and your home. Call Custom 

Made Garage Doors Ltd on 0800 661 366 to discuss 

your options or visit www.custommade.co.nz. 


It’s a great time to get outside and 

whip that backyard into shape for 

summer barbeques and family 

celebrations. It’s also a good time 

to head indoors and get those UFPs 

(un-finished projects) sorted too. 

Check out our Home Professional 

businesses on the following pages; 

you might even get some gift ideas 

Gifts for any occasion 

Lincoln’s Any Excuse is the perfect store for all 

your Christmas gift buying. For her a beautiful 

range of jewellery, scarves, candles, books, Huski 

wine tumblers and bottles, ceramics, wallets 

and personal products. And for him there are 

wallets, socks, overnight bags, puzzles, barbecue 

accessories, fishing and golfing hardware and 

personal products. Located at 3/4 Eastfield Drive, 

Lincoln, Any Excuse is open seven days a week 

from 9am until 5pm on Mondays to Fridays and 

10am until 3pm during the weekend. Phone 

03 321 7557 or 021 022 06287 or visit 

www.anyexcuse.co.nz. 

Local company provides wealth of 

knowledge 

Building a new home is a major commitment so it 

helps to know that Generation Homes Christchurch has 

a wealth of expertise, quality workmanship and reliability 

with a proven record in the Selwyn district. Over the past 

few years the company built more than 120 new homes 

in Rolleston, Lincoln and other areas. Generation Homes 

Christchurch currently has two show homes in Halswell 

- visit their website at www.generation.co.nz/christchurch 

to find out more about opening hours and current home 

and land packages. All homes are built for a fully fixed 

price and guaranteed build time. And stay tuned for a 

new show home opening in Rosemerryn, Lincoln in 2021. 

GARAGE DOORS 

The Genuine 

Custom Made Garage 

Door Professionals 

The very popular 

oak arm chair rest is 

now back in store. 

Available in black. 

0800 661 366 

info@custommade.co.nz 

Auckland • Christchurch • Wanaka 

www.custommade.co.nz 

3/4 Eastfield Drive, Lincoln | Phone 03 321 7557 | www.anyexcuse.co.nz 

viSit our HALSWeLL SHoW HoMeS 

HALSWeLL coMMoNS 

19 Holmes Hanover Lane (off Halswell Rd) 

OPEN: Wednesday to Sunday 12-4pm 

Merry 

Christmas 

and safe holidays from the 

team at Generation Homes 

Christchurch. 

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1 Albert Wills Ave (off Halswell Junction Rd) 

OPEN: Wednesday to Sunday 12-4pm 

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Extending the life of your 

spouting 

Birds nesting in your home’s spouting is not only be 

a noise issue but the eggs and young chicks can also 

attract vermin which can then get inside roof cavities 

and chew through wiring creating a fire hazard within 

your home. Gumleaf Gutter Guard is an effective way 

of preventing birds from making nests in the spouting 

and soiling walls and windows with their droppings. 

The guards can also protect tank water from being 

contaminated, ensuring the safety and quality of 

the water supply and keeps out leaves/debris which 

prevents spouting over flows and extends the life 

of the spouting. To discuss your requirements with 

Gumleaf Gutter Guard, phone Rohan on 

0800 486 532, or email rohan@gumleaf.co.nz. 

Electrical expertise on your 

doorstep 

The increasing rate of residential development has 

seen many new residents calling on the services of 

the experts at local company Laser Electrical with 

their reputation for being dependable and their 

focus on quality work, great customer service and 

accessibility. The placement of lighting, electric 

sockets and heating and cooling appliances is a key 

aspect of any new home design and that’s where Laser 

Electrical’s knowledge and expertise comes to the 

fore. The business is located at 831 Jones Road, phone 

0800 527 3748. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 

from 8am until 5pm with the team on call 24/7. 

Email Rolleston@laserelectrical.co.nz or visit www. 

laserelectrical.co.nz. 

All you need for your outdoors 

Looking towards the warmer weather and 

entertaining under the stars, the team at The Outdoor 

Space can build patios, fire pits, pizza ovens, decks, 

pergolas, water features, garden sheds or built in 

seating. A local company, Aaron and the team at 

The Outdoor Space have expertise in drawing up 

a personalised landscape design for clients or they 

can provide a free quote to those home owners 

who already have an existing design in mind. Get 

in touch with Aaron at The Outdoor Space on 021 

542 402 or 03 347 4422 or Aaron@theoutdoorspace. 

co.nz. For more ideas visit their website at www. 

theoutdoorspace.co.nz. The team wishes everyone a 

merry Christmas. 

STOP BIRDS 

hail, leaves, snow & vermin from 

blocking & damaging your spouting 

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre 

will even keep out pine needles. Will not rust or sag with age or load. 

10 year warranty, range of colours. 

Proven in Australia & New Zealand over the last 15 years. 

FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING WATER 

FROM YOUR ROOF. 

NOW AVAILABLE: STAINLESS STEEL MICO MESH 

Call Rohan anytime Mon-Sat for a 

no-obligation assessment & quote 

03 982 8850 0800 486532 www.gumleaf.co.nz 

For the Outdoor Space 

of your Dreams... 

Paving, Irrigation, Lawns, Planting, 

Fences, Pergolas, Water-features, 

Outdoor fires, Raised Vege beds, 

Decks, Artificial grass & more... 


& a Happy New Year 

from The Outdoor Space 

Call Aaron & the team today! 

Phone: 03 347 4422 or 021 542 402 

Email: Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz 

www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz



Looking after all 

your needs 

Pumps & Filters is the go to 

place for irrigation, pump and filter 

solutions for all your domestic or 

business needs whether it is increasing 

water pressure or saving energy. 

Instore there is a wide range of 

irrigation products include nozzles, 

sprinklers and pop-ups, solenoids 

and controllers. For caravan and 

campervan owners Pumps & Filters 

has 12 and 24v campervan pumps in 

stock. Pumps & Filters is open from 

8am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday 

at 551 Halswell Junction Road, with 

plenty of parking outside. Phone 

03 423 1925 or 0800 478 633, email 

chch@pumps-filters.co.nz or visit their 

website at www.pumps-filters.co.nz. 

Enhance your 

outdoor area 

Specialising in custom-made shade 

options, local company Shadecraft can 

meet all your needs. Their products 

are high quality and includes the 

Eclipse canopy which offers protection 

from all weather conditions, but still 

lets in the natural light. It can also be 

fitted with drop blinds to fully enclose 

the area. Shade sails are another 

popular choice providing protection 

from the sun while also visually 

enhancing the area. So if you are 

considering enhancing your outdoor 

area give owner Mark a call on 0800 

742 332, Cell phone 027 498 1239 or 

visit their website at www.shadecraft. 

co.nz. 

Beautiful lawns 

make a difference 

A beautiful new lawn can really set off 

your home and makes a huge difference 

to how it looks. Canterbury Lawns are 

specialists in great looking lawns whether 

they are instant roll-out lawns or 

hydroseeding. Their roll-out lawns 

use top quality products and are 

locally sourced. Hydroseeding is a 

spray-on application of water, grass 

seed, wood fibre mulch, fertiliser 

and tackifier (a glue which holds the 

mix to the surface it is sprayed on) 

creating a green and luscious lawn. 

For more information phone the 

team at Canterbury Lawns on 027 

456 7777 or 03 347 4000. You can also 

visit www.canterburylawns.co.nz. 

The perfect gate 

for every home 

When it comes to custom-made 

gates and fencing, Town & Country 

Gates has the experience to help 

you choose the perfect gate or 

fencing solution for your home. 

A Canterbury-based and familyoperated 

business, the team prides 

themselves with their workmanship, 

producing high quality customised 

gates and fencing to ensure you 

get a product built to last. Town & 

Country Gates offers a range of gate 

styles including louvered, slat, T & 

G, ACM or standard open railed 

designs for sliding or swing driveway 

and pedestrian gates. They also offer 

a free measure and quote and a full 

installation service. Check out their 

products at www.townandcountry. 

co.nz. Order your new gates now for 

installation in February. 

Canterbury Ltd 

Merry Christmas from the 

Pumps & Filters Canterbury Team 

CLOSED from the 23 rd Dec 

RE-OPENING 11 th Jan 2021 

For emergencies, our staff is available on call. 

NEW LOCATION 

551 Halswell Junction Road 

0800 GRUNDFOS / 0800 478 633 

For sales and service or 

after hours service call 

Jason 021 649 944 

or Mike 021 560 044 

www.pumps-filters.co.nz 

HydRoSEEdINg, INStaNt 

LawNS aNd LaNdSCaPINg 

• Locally owned & 

operated 

• Residential & 

commercial lawns 

• Hydroseeding 

• Instant roll out lawn 

• Full lawn preparations 

• Site clearing 

• Erosion and dust 

control 

• Irrigation 

• Posthole boring 

• Landscaping 

• No job too small 

Call us today to discuss all your lawn 

and landscaping requirements 

Phone 347 4000 or 027 456 7777 

Email zac@canterburylawns.co.nz 

www.canterburylawns.co.nz 

PATIos - ouTDoor AreAs - CAr PorTs 

Shadecraft is a locally owned company who specialise in shade and weather 

protection products to enhance your homes design and use of outdoor areas. 

Louvres – sHADe sAILs – uMBreLLAs – ALL WeATHer CANoPIes 

ShadeCraft (SI) Ltd 

0800 742332 • Cell 0274 981239 • www.shadecraft.co.nz 

See us now to 

order your gates 

for summer 

• Driveway gates • Pedestrian gates 

• Sliding gates • Swing gates 

• Louvered gates • T & G gates 

• Aluminium frames with timber infill 

• Fencing aluminium or timber 

• Full gate automation systems 

• Keypads • Video intercom 

Ph: 0508 4 gates (0508 442 837) 03 325 4397 

E: info@townandcountrygates.co.nz 

Town and Country Gates 

www.townandcountrygates.nz



Irrigation vital in hot 

dry weather 

Now the hot days of summer are on 

their way, Canterbury home owners 

will be wanting to make full use of 

their outdoor areas to entertain family 

and friends, so having lawns and 

gardens in tip-top condition will be 

a priority. Freeman Irrigation has a 

range of irrigation services, not just 

for residential homes but also lifestyle 

blocks, parks, horticultural properties, 

sub-divisions and commercial 

properties. For more information about 

Freeman Irrigation’s maintenance service 

or installation of new systems and 

products email phil@freemanirrigation. 

co.nz or call 0800 223 392. 

All your garden needs 

locally 

Located at the 1002 Robinsons Road 

between Templeton and Rolleston, look 

no further than Southern Woods for 

your gardening needs. The purpose-built 

retail store has been specifically designed 

with the customer in mind making it 

easy to find hedging, natives, deciduous 

trees, bushes, grasses, spots of colour or 

ground cover. Southern Woods’ team of 

40 dedicated staff is also on hand to help, 

happy to provide free advice based on 

their many years in the business. Visit 

Southern Woods garden centre for some 

garden inspiration, call them on 0800 

800 352 or visit their website at www. 

southernwoods.co.nz. 

Expertise to design 

your garden 

With warmer temperatures on 

the horizon it is a good time to 

start planning your new garden 

or revamping your existing one. 

Landscape designer Sharon Crofts lives 

locally and says a good way to start is 

with a consultation to discuss ideas. 

She will then design a concept and 

planting schedule to create a garden 

that is unique to you and your lifestyle. 

Homeowners can implement the plan 

themselves or give Sharon at Sharon 

Crofts Landscape Design a call on 03 

329 6229, mobile 027 431 1558 or email 

s-crofts@xtra.co.nz to start your new 

garden redesign. 

Chris Smith, Plant 

Centre Manager, 

Southern Woods 

Sharon CroftS 

LandSCape d e S ign 

• Consultations • Design Concepts • Planting Plans 

Got a summer 

planting project? 

See Southern Woods for all 

your tree & shrub needs. 

P. 329 6229 

M. 0274 311 558 

s-crofts@xtra.co.nz 

www.sharoncrofts.co.nz 

Established in 1987, Southern Woods has 

been growing millions of quality plants 

for over a generation. 

Talk to our knowledgeable team about 

plant supply for your next project. 

- New Zealand Natives - Specimen Trees 

- Landscaping Plants - Ornamentals 

Visit our great plant centre - Open 7 days 

1002 Robinsons Road - Between Templeton & Rolleston 0800 800 352 southernwoods.nz



Enjoy the spirit of 

Christmas on a budget 

Christmas does not have to 

be an expensive time of year, 

for those whose budgets are 

tight this year. 

Creating your own wrapping paper and 

decorations not only adds an individual 

look for the festive season but can also be 

a great way to spend family time – and 

save money. 

Old Christmas cards can be 

transformed into great decorations. The 

more vintage the better: simply cut out 

Christmassy shapes like trees and stars 

from the covers, put a hole in the top 

and string them up around the house. 

If you have any cards left over create 

personalised gift tags with a difference. 

Pine cones can be placed in a vase 

on the table or in your wood burner 

or strung up as festive bunting. They 

look great when spray-painted gold or 

silver and placed randomly around the 

house. 

Christmas decorations can also be 

made using a dough consisting of flour, 

salt, and water moulded into any shape 

you want such as stars, Christmas trees 

or Santas. Bake until hard and decorate 

with glitter and paint. 

Adorn areas like mantelpieces 

and bannisters with real leaves, pine 

cones, knitted or crochet garlands, 

paper chains, fabric bunting or edible 

treats. 

Instead of buying a live Christmas 

tree each year, think about having a 

living potted Christmas tree that you 

can plant outside once the festive 

season ends. Or make your own 

Christmas tree using driftwood. 

Wrapping paper can be 

personalised by buying simple brown 

paper or sacking and adding stamps 

using potatoes and some paint. Children 

can create their own artwork with felt 

pens and stickers or how about using 

their artwork from kindergarten or 

school? Christmas-themed stamps can be 

another option with red and green ink. 

Making Christmas gifts is another 

great option not only to save money but 

add your own personal touches to 

your present. There are hundreds of 

inspiring recipes for festive cookies, 

ginger bread, cakes and fudge or how 

about filling a special mug with coffee 

sachets and a chocolate spoon? 

Finally purchasing presents for the 

entire extended family can cost a lot. 

Think about having a secret Santa 

where everyone buys one gift for a 

set amount of money and then have 

a lucky dip – always plenty of fun 

without emptying the wallet. 

Create your dream 

pool 

Make a splash with a new pool, 

courtesy of local company Lagoon 

Pools. The company installs pools 

in sizes to suit both small and large 

sections, ranging from five metres to 

12 metres in length with a variety of 

widths, colours and shapes. A unique 

fully automatic slat cover system is 

a popular option as well as other 

cover systems including the safety 

cover. Lagoon Pools are the dealer for 

Leisure Pools and every swimming 

pool has a lifetime structural and 

osmosis warranty. Contact Lagoon 

Pools by phoning 0800 927 282 or 

03 349 2160 or visit their website 

www.lagoonpools.co.nz. 

Look local for electrical 

needs 

Locally owned and operated and based 

in Rolleston, Juice Electrical has been 

servicing the Selwyn district for 15 years 

with Greg Horton and his team of four 

qualified master electricians dedicated 

to the local community – and there is 

no service vehicle charge for Rolleston. 

Juice Electrical can help with all your 

electrical needs providing a professional 

and timely service whether it is residential, 

commercial or industrial, indoors or 

outdoors. Look out for the brightly 

coloured Juice Electrical vans as they work 

hard to look after the Selwyn district’s 

electrical needs. The team wishes all their 

customers a happy and safe Christmas and 

New Year. Call Greg and the team at 03 

379 6644. 

The Juice Electrical Ltd dog Sparky is ready for Christmas. 

Lagoon 

Pools 

03 349 2160 

0800 92 72 82 

Our Services 

• House Re-Wiring 

• Garden Lighting 

• New Builds 

• Mitsubishi Heat Pumps 

• Office Re-Fits 

• Internet & Telephone 

• TV Aerials 

• Spa Pool Installation 

• Industrial Installation 

• Electrical Safety 

Certificates 

03 379 6644 

Mobile 021 22 77 275 

Web juiceelectrical.co.nz 

Email greg@aelectrical.co.nz 

PO Box 7778, 

Sydenham, 

Christchurch 8240


SELWYN RURAL LIFE 

Defer Prebbleton 

plan for rate’s sake 

North Canterbury Federated Farmers (NCFF) 

supports a freeze on the Prebbleton Community 

Centre project and backs a review of plans for 

Leeston. 

The provincial arm made the recommendation as a 

submission on rates to Selwyn District Council’s draft 

annual plan for 2020/1. 

SDC presented three options to reduce the level 

of rates increase 1. Proceed with proposed 3.5% 

average rates increase; 2. Reduce the rates increase 

by identifying savings, 3. No rates increase from the 

2019/20 rates. 

NCFF’s submission said: “We are aware that many 

Selwyn businesses could not operate during Level 4, 

and it is likely there will be a considerable reduction 

in productivity in the district for some time. This 

could have a direct impact on the district ratepayers’ 

ability to meet any increase in rates. Nonetheless, 

we believe the Council has options open to them to 

ensure it balances meeting growth demands with 

its responsibility to sustain the long-term social, 

economic and cultural wellbeing of its residents well.” 

NCFF accepted SDC may not be able to completely 

stall a rate increase ‘but we think a 3.5 per cent, on 

average (emphasis added), is untenable. We suggest, 

instead, the increase is lowered across the different 

rate classes. We believe the council is in a strong 

position to do so. For example, we note rates in 

the rural areas are at the higher end of the increase 

range, between 5.4 per cent and 7.3 per cent. This 

should be lowered to 2 per cent at the most.” 

NCFF said its rates position was based on several 

factors, including Selwyn being the fastest-growing 

district in New Zealand in the last 10 years. The 

growth was likely to continue and, with it, the 

ratepayer base that SDC could draw rates from. 

Further, in September 2019, SDC received the 

highest credit rating of any council in New Zealand: 

an AA+ by ratings agency Fitch Ratings. This rating 

was based on the council’s prudent financial forecasts 

and the diversity of the district’s economy. 

Overall, the SDC debt was very conservative, and 

with the current interest rates at an all-time low, it 

could borrow more for key capital projects. Also, in 

the 2018 Annual report, SDC stated it under-spent by 

$2m on its operational budget ($106 million actual 

compared to the forecasted $108 million. 

SDC also reported it received $20 million more 

revenue than it expected to in the 2018 financial year. 

“Crucially, SDC borrowed $45 million less than what 

it intended to, and it has an operating cash flow of 

$49 million.” 

Meanwhile central government was willing, during 

this unusually challenging time, to support and 

accelerate ‘shovel ready’ capital projects across the 

country. 

Firewood & Coal 

Coal 

20 kg bags or 

500kg bulk bags 

Firewood 

Pick up or deliver 

(delivery charges apply) 

Free delivery to Darfield township when 

3 cubic metres or more is ordered. 

Landscape Products 

Now Available! 

• Forest Mulch 

• Bark Mulch 

• Bark Nuggets (10/20mm) 

• Premium Organic Compost 

• Screened Soil 

• Landscape Rocks 

• Paparoa Red Rock available in 3 grades 

• Railway Sleepers (2.1 Lengths) 

• Kindling Wood 

• Unscreened Bark 

Delivery fees apply. 

417 Creyke Road, 

Darfield 

Phone 03 975 4502 

Eftpos now available 

Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm or after hours by appointment 

3 TRUCKS 

3 CARS 

3 LUBES 

3 SERVICING 

3 FLEET WORK 

3 BOATS 

3 DIESEL INJECTOR & 

PUMP SERVICING 

3 ENGINE TUNING 

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm 

Sat 8am-12pm (WOFs only) 

3 BRAKES 

3 MAXXIS TYRES 

3 WHEEL 

ALIGNMENTS 

3 BATTERIES 

3 WOFs 

3 CAMBELTS 

AND MUCH 

MORE! 

Simon and his team wish all their clients a Merry 

Christmas & Safe Holidays 

Closed from 23 Dec - Reopen 11 Jan 

839 Jones Road, Rolleston P.O. Box 16 Rolleston 

Phone Simon on 347 7110 or Mobile 027 272 9213

SELWYN RURAL LIFE 


‘Consent to Farm’ 

regime takes hold 

About 900 farmers in the Selwyn Waihora 

land and water catchment now need a land 

use consent to farm, including a Farm 

Environment Plan. 

On farms with nitrogen losses over 15kg 

per hectare per year, reductions of between 

5% (horticulture) and 30% (dairy) are 

required from 2022. 

After gaining a land use consent, the farm 

will be regularly independently audited 

to ensure good management practices are 

being followed, and nitrogen limits and 

reductions are being met. 

Stock access rules are tighter in Selwyn 

than elsewhere, including drains as well 

as other waterways, wetlands and lakes. 

Within the cultural area, further restrictions 

apply for wetlands and beds of lakes, rivers 

and drains. 

A Cultural Landscape Values 

Management Area takes account of the 

mahinga kai, wāhi tapu and wāhi taonga 

(sacred or treasured) sites, and places 

additional requirements on farmers to 

address these values. 

One of the most precious areas is Te 

Waihora/Lake Ellesmere, which has 

vulnerable to nutrient loads from the 

catchment. 

Not all nitrogen losses from farming, 

community and industrial activities end 

up in the lake, but regardless of source, 

it’s widely accepted that restoring the 

macrophyte beds in the lake and addressing 

the legacy phosphorus in the lake bed 

silts will be challenging. Current work to 

rehabilitate the lake includes macrophyte 

(aquatic plant) trials behind artificial wave 

barrier, a floating wetland trial and using a 

nutrient model to explore ways to address 

the lake’s phosphorus. 

Alongside this work, the Selwyn Waihora 

Zone Committee, a regional-council 

linked body responsible for environmental 

planning, has allocated $100,000 per year 

of Immediate Steps biodiversity funding to 

biodiversity projects. More than $600,000 

has already been allocated to a wide range 

of projects. 

Projects include a Hororata biodiversity 

corridor, featuring more than a dozen areas 

of native vegetation including wetland. The 

aim here is to create “stepping stones” for 

biodiversity from the top of the catchments. 

Region-wide, there’s also Te Ara Kākāriki, 

a native planting programme large areas 

across the plains to Te Waihora/Lake 

Ellesmere. 

Native planting will also protect and 

rehabilitate nutrient-loaded springheads 

and wetlands, which will help protect 

vulnerable species like Canterbury Mudfish. 

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GARDENING 

Email matt.slaughter@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

A glasshouse is a 

good investment 

Christmas Storytime will be held at all Selwyn libraries on Thursday 

from 6pm to 7pm. Go along and celebrate Christmas at the final storytime 

of the year. Listen to Christmas stories, sing songs and take part in the 

Santa hunt. Suitable for 3+ years. Free. Bookings not required. 

Selwyn SeniorNet 

Lincoln on Wednesday, 

10am-noon, Leeston on 

Thursday, 10am-noon and 

Rolleston on Fiday 10amnoon 

SeniorNet brings older 

adults and technology 

together in a friendly, fun 

and stress-free way. It’s for 

people over the age of 50 

who’d like to learn more 

about technology and what 

it can do for them. To join 

in Rolleston or 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 

Rhymetimes 

Rolleston on Wednesday, 

9.30-10am, Lincoln on 

Tuesday and Friday, 9.30- 

10am 

Stories, songs, rhymes 

and bubbles make up 

this Rhymetimes session, 

which is designed to 

assist with early language 

development. Aimed at 

children aged one to three. 

Free, weekly sessions, 

term-time only. 

Rolleston and Lincoln 

libraries 

Sensory Babytimes 

Wednesday, 9.30-10am 

Share interactive songs, 

stories, sensory boards and 

bubbles. These sessions 

are designed to help 

cultivate early language 

and literacy and support 

the development of motor 

skills for those up to oneyear-old. 

Lincoln Library 

Chess Club 

Wednesday and Monday, 

3.30pm-4.30pm and 

Saturday, 1.30pm-3pm 

Chess is one of the oldest 

games in the world and 

is estimated to have been 

invented in about 600BC. 

Go along and find out 

what makes this game 

so popular. No bookings 

necessary. 

Lincoln Library on 

Wednesday and Leeston 

Library on Monday 

Craft and Chat Group 

Thursday, 10am-12pm 

Go along with your 

current craft project 

to work on while you 

get to know fellow 

craft enthusiasts. An 

opportunity to share tips, 

tricks and skills. 

Lincoln Library 

Rekindle Circular 

Baskets 

Saturday, 11.30am- 

3.30pm 

This course will give 

you a resourceful skill. 

This technique for basketweaving 

can be used with 

many different materials. 

You will be taught how to 

use tī kōuka / cabbage tree 

leaves. If you have access 

to brown cabbage tree 

leaves take them along. 

Suitable for 18+ years. 

Greenpark Community 

Centre 

Down By The Liffey 

Gallery Exhibition 

Now until December 

13, Wednesdays and 

Thursdays, 11.30am- 

2.30pm and Fridays to 

Sundays, 10am to 4pm 

Featuring Guild artists 

from Christchurch and 

Canterbury districts. The 

Guild aims to promote 

painting through 

friendship and fun. This 

two week exhibition 

features a special 

Christmas Gift Shop full 

of gift ideas. 

1 James St, Lincoln 

Markets 

Rolleston Farmers 

Market:Sunday, 9am- 

12.30pm, 96 Rolleston 

Drive 

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. 

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 

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IF YOU DO not have a 

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The door is one major vent, 

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should be included. Never 

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GARDENING 33 

If you want summer colour – plant now 

• By Henri Ham 

DECEMBER MARKS the start of 

summer. 

This is also the perfect time 

to plant some fun and (often) 

colourful summer veges. 

General garden tidy up 

• Trim your hedges, small trees 

and shrubs 

• Deadhead your flowers 

• Mulch around your plants 

• Trim lawn edges 

Flower garden 

Fill up your garden with some 

bright blooms this summer. Plant 

varieties like foxgloves, lavender, 

impatiens and poppies. 

If you’re after something a bit 

different, why not try growing 

some lupins or some salvia, they’ll 

add a bit of colour and height to 

your garden. 

If you’re wanting to create a bee 

haven, remember to add some 

blue, yellow and purple flowers 

to your garden – flowers such 

as asters, zinnias and daisies are 

great for them. 

Vege and herb garden 

Now is the time to get stuck 

in and plant your cucumbers, 

tomatoes, chillies, watermelon, 

rockmelon, sweet corn and passionfruit. 

We recommend staking 

your tomatoes and cucumbers 

early, to prevent damaging their 

roots later on. 

While your garden is in full 

swing, remember to keep an eye 

on your zucchini, tomatoes and 

capsicums; as they are prone to 

blossom end rot. 

Blossom end rot is a fungal disease 

which is caused by a calcium 

deficiency; which is a result of irregular 

watering. The best way to 

prevent it from spreading is to cut 

the infected leaves off and burn it 

– do not throw it in your compost 

heap, as it will spread. 

And take care of those weeds – 

Get basil in 

the ground 

now. 

For 

summer 

colour 

plant 

zinnias. 

with the humid weather they’ll be 

growing like crazy. Harvest your 

herbs early to prevent them from 

going to seed. 

Give your passion fruit another 

boost of fertiliser as they will be 

in full swing at the moment. 

It’s basil season. Nurseries will 

tock many varieties, try bush, 

lemon, Thai, sweet, red rubin, 

cinnamon, Greek mini and 

mixed. Cinnamon and lemon 

basil are quite fragrant and work 

well in desserts too. Try using 

the lemon basil in your custard 

or crème brulee filling, to add a 

citrus burst of flavour. 

It’s also time to harvest your 

garlic. Traditionally garlic 

harvesting should occur on 

the longest day of the year, 

(December 21) but keep an eye 

out on the leaves – if it’s turning 

a yellowish colour it’s time to pull 

them out; you don’t want your 

hard work to go to waste. 

Christmas 

Get ready for 

with intelligro 

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to 

get everything ready for the big day. Us Kiwis love to do 

some DIY around the house, and summer is a great time to 

get it done. Whether you are looking to lay some pavers, 

add mulch to the garden or grab a gift card for that hardto-buy-for 

relative, Intelligro has you covered. 

The summer heat will start to take its toll, so weeding, 

feeding, and mulching are on the top of the list for garden 

maintenance this month. Your plants will love some more 

nutrients to maintain healthy growth, and adding a good 

layer of mulch will not only suppress the weeds, but help to 

retain that much needed moisture in the soil. 

Christmas Opening Hours 

Mon 21st – Thursday 24th Dec 7.30am – 5.30pm 

Christmas Day – Closed | Boxing Day – Closed 

Sun 27th Dec 8.30am – 4.30pm 

Mon 28th – Thursday 31st 7.30am – 5.30pm 

New Years Day – Closed | 2nd Jan – Closed 

Sun 2nd Jan 8.30am – 4.30pm 

Mon 4th Jan – Resume normal opening hours 

261 Manion Road, Weedons 

Access to Intelligro from Manion Road is now available from both 

the Weedons Ross Road end, and Curraghs Road entrances. 

Spring Opening HOurS 

Monday – Saturday 7.30am – 5.30pm 

Sunday & Public Holidays 8.30am – 4.30pm 

Phone: 03 347 9012 

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Intelligro is open to the public 7 days a week 

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Environmentally-friendly Forester 

A SOUTHERLY gale was 

buffeting the media evaluation 

car and the roads were drenched 

with rain, not ideal conditions to 

be out driving. 

However, I was relaxed because 

I was driving a Subaru Forester 

sport utility vehicle, its permanently 

engaged four-wheel-drive 

offering security through grip 

and composure. It wasn’t just any 

Forester either, it was a hybrid, 

one of two petrol/electric models 

that Subaru has introduced this 

year, the other being the XV. 

If you are thinking that being a 

hybrid jeopardises the concept of 

Forester (or XV) you had better 

think again, both hybrid variants 

are still capable cross-country 

vehicles when grip is low and slippery 

conditions demand surety. 

I’ve always liked the Forester, 

it’s a mid-size SUV that makes 

you feel part of the car, it always 

feels tightly connected to the 

road, and when conditions are 

bad you, as a driver, can relax 

knowing that the mechanicals are 

working for you. 

The Forester has always been 

based on the Impreza floorpan, 

so that gives you some indication 

of its size; it’s not big, but it does 

have all the SUV characteristics 

you want when buying into that 

part of the market. 

The hybrid system is fairly 

traditional, think Toyota Prius 

and the other hybrids from 

that stable, the Forester’s unit is 

similar in its function; it is a lot 

more than a mild system, it is 

fully developed and contributes 

markedly to economy and performance. 

Subaru rate the Forester hybrid 

with a 6.7l/100km combined 

cycle fuel usage rating. That compares 

to the Forester in standard 

form of 7.4l/100km which, over 

time, will represent financial 

savings. 

During my evaluation time, 

and considering conditions 

were at their worst, l recorded 

an 8l/100km average with a 

5l/100km instantaneous figure 

appearing on readouts when I 

was travelling at 100km/h, the 

engine firing at 2000rpm. 

Of course, as with all traditional 

hybrids the electric motor 

would want to work the entire 

time. It can’t realistically, so the 

engine cuts in to generate power 

to the batteries and provide drive 

through a continuously variable 

automatic transmission to each 

corner of the vehicle. 

All in all it’s a complicated system 

made simple through clever 

engineering practise. Drive is 

smooth and seamless through all 

of the processes, and unless you 

were told the Forester had hybrid 

technology I’d defy anyone really 

knowing, bar the comprehensive 

FUNCTIONAL: The hybrid Forester loses none of its 

practicality. 

SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID: Two models from $47,490. 

display graphics that inform the 

driver of what is happening mechanically 

and electronically. 

Providing drive in the first instance 

is a horizontally-opposed 

engine with twin-overhead 

camshafts on each bank. Subaru 

simply calls the engine a boxer 

type, or else as I grew up, that 

configuration was known as a 

flat-four made popular in those 

days by Jowett, Volkswagen and 

Porsche. Interestingly, the hybrid 

model has just 2-litre capacity, as 

opposed to a 2.5-litre unit in the 

petrol-only models. 

Subaru rates the boxer hybrid 

with 110kW and 196Nm. 

Of course, you get extra power 

through the electric system that 

adds a chunky 12.3kW and 

66Nm. 

Together the Forester hybrid 

feels sprightly, and without power 

loss through the transmission 

there is good acceleration and 

healthy overtaking power available 

at highway speed. The hybrid 

Forester can reach 100km/h from 

a standstill in 10sec and cut out 

a 120km/h from 80km/h time of 

5.8sec. 

These figures are adequate for 

the Forester’s role, and given 

that there isn’t huge weight in 

the lithium-ion battery pack the 

Forester still feels agile. 

Because the weight sits mostly 

low, especially up front where the 

boxer design sits low under the 

• Price – Subaru Forester 

Premium hybrid, $54,990 

• Dimensions – Length, 

4625mm; width, 1815mm; 

height, 1730mm 

• Configuration – Fourcylinder, 

four-wheel-drive, 

1995cc, 123kW, 262Nm, 

continuously variable 

automatic. 

• Performance – 

0-100km/h, 10sec 

• Fuel usage – 6.7l/100km 

bonnet, there is little gravitational 

shift when corners are presented. 

Add in considerable feel from the 

225/55 x 18in Bridgestone Dueler 

rubber and you get an involving 

handling experience, and one 

which is dynamic and informative. 

I took the evaluation car on 

my normal high country route, it 

is quiet on the highway, and even 

though the roads were wet for 

most of the drive I felt comfortable 

with the feel from behind the 

wheel. 

Inside, the Forester hybrid gets 

all of the technical ingredients 

and features for comfort that 

has made the petrol-only model 

a big seller through the years. 

Safety also has a high presence, 

and the camera-based EyeSight 

driver-assist technology is also 

included, easily contributing to 

a five-star Australasian New Car 

Assessment Program rating. 

The Star Media accountant has 

long been a Forester user. Not so 

much in recent years when a replacement 

brand was chosen, but 

I would like to think that car will 

soon go up for sale. I’m trying to 

convince the keen skier that the 

Forester is still the car for him, 

and I’ve asked him the question, 

would the return in petrol savings 

over time justify the extra cost of 

the hybrid? 

Subaru list the petrol only 

Forester Premium at $49,990, the 

hybrid in that specification adds 

$5000, although if you don’t want 

all the bells and whistles a Sport 

model lists at just $47,490, and 

that would be the car for me. 

Also, the extra reward you get 

as a driver certainly justifies the 

extra cost, and for those who feel 

that hybrids are part of the ecofriendly 

solution going forward, 

choices such as those Subaru are 

offering can only be a step in the 

right direction. 

When the Forester and XV 

hybrids were launched, supply 

was a problem, and in some ways 

that’s a good thing – today’s new 

vehicle buyers are well aware of 

the benefits of hybrid technology. 

Both models are now steady 

on stream, and I guess Subaru 

is looking at further developing 

its hybrid system, watch for it 

in other models in the near 

future.


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PRE 1990’S VEHICLES. 

Wanted to buy, suitable 

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Anything considered, dead 

reg OK. Ph 021 2276878 

National Policy Statement Urban Development 2020 – Removal of Minimum Car 

Parking Numbers 

At its meeting on Wednesday 9 December 2020, the Selwyn District Council resolved 

to remove minimum parking requirements provisions from the Operative Selwyn District 

Plan without using Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, pursuant to the 

National Policy Statement for Urban Development (NPS-UD) 2020. 

This decision has legal effect from the date of this notice and the Operative District Plan 

is deemed amended in accordance with this decision. 

The full text of this decision can be read online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/publicnotices or, 

during working hours, at the Council’s Rolleston Headquarters, or electronically at any 

Selwyn Library or Service Centre. 

For further information, please contact Jon Trewin, Strategy and Policy Planner on 0800 

SELWYN (735 996) or at PO Box 90, Rolleston 7643. 

This notice is give in accordance with Clause s55 (2A)(b) of the Resource Management 

Act 1991. 

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HAINZ Approved EWP, BESS, Telehandler, Dogman & 

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Gift vouchers available. Closed Stat Days only. 

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Vehicles Wanted 

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We use world class vehicle 

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www.pickapart.co.nz


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Bigger Better Bush Inn! 

The Provedore 

Grocery Market 

now oPen! 

plus Briscoes, unbelievable 

food and hospitality outlets 

and over 65 great stores!


Our long awaited speciality grocery development is now open! 

Everything you need for your weekly grocery shop and 

more. Despite Covid delays we have many stores open 

with others coming on stream shortly . 

Our boutique V- Mart Supermarket now open as is 

Salmon Heaven, The Source bulk foods, Tank Juice. 

Corey Winder Master Butcher and European Deli has 

opened just this week, House of Spices Indian Bazaar 

and Bush Inn Fine Wines and Spirits follow in December. 

2021 will be the year you make The Provedore at Bush 

Inn your choice for grocery shopping! 

Unbelievable Food Line up! 

When you’ve done your shopping whether you 

want fast food, breakfast or dinner we reckon 

we have the best line up of food outlets in the 

city! 

From Burger Fuel and Lone Star to Smokeshack 

BBQ, Tuk Tuk Thai, Kebab Inn we have over 30 

eateries – you wont go hungry at Bush Inn ! 

Over 60 speciality stores 

Despite a difficult year for retail everywhere our line up of speciality 

stores remains strong. From services such as BNZ, NZ Post, Phonefix 

and Copyprint , to boutique fashion, Fascino Shoes, Leather Direct , 

All About a Girl and of course the wonderful Caroline Eve. Petersens 

Jewellers, Frontrunner, health and beauty stores and gifts galore – 

come on in and support local.

TM Dfo 

vo GFO DFo 

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(Terms and Conditions apply) 

… of course 


Some offers to make your visit even more worthwhile 

Lone Star 

Get together for a Lone Star 

Christmas at our place! 

Starting at $39.90pp. We’ll serve-up 

a mouth-watering two new set menus 

including starter, mains and dessert.* 

*NO vouchers are redeemable when on this menu 

*Minimum of 12 guests 

Christmas Set Menu 

$39.9 per head 

STARTER 

Holy Moly Guacamole 

Fresh house made tasty guacamole to share (between 4) served with corn chips. 

Mains (choice of one) 

Stir crazy SIRLOIN 

250g of premium-aged NZ sirloin, cooked how you like it. Served with sautéed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw 

and your choice of steak sauce. Steak sauce options: Chunky Mushroom or Garlic Butter GFO 

RUNNING BEAR SALMON 

Pan-seared boneless fi let of Marlborough sea-run NZ salmon. Meal set changes with the seasons. 

Your waiter can te l you a l about it. 

DIXIE CHICKEN TM 

Free Range Chicken breast poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs, 

corn and carrot. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw .a fair dinkum legend. 

Redneck Ribs 

Six legendary Lone Star pork spare ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire, piled high then 

smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce .often copied, never beaten. 

CAMPFIRE BURRITO vo 

Ro led soft flour torti la fi led with seasonal roasted vegetables, spicy bean mix, greens and rice. Topped with Lone Star 

burrito sauce, gri led cheese, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Or have it with Spicy Free Range Chicken or New Zealand 

premium Beef. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw. 

Desserts (your choice) 

LONGHORN CHEESECAKE TM 

Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and Chanti ly cream. 

KIWI PAVLOVA GFO 

STARTERs 

Mini pavs fi led with Chanti ly cream. Served with premium vani la bean ice cream, fresh fruit and berry coulis. 

GFO — Gluten Free Option DFO — Dairy Free Option VO — Vegetarian Option Minimum of 12 people dining. 

LONE STAR ARTISAN Garlic LOAF Dfo 

A traditional seeded ciabatta loaf to share (between 4), hand-crafted by Loaf Bakery exclusively for Lone Star. 

Oven baked with a lashing of Lone Star garlic butter. 

Eight legendary Lone Star pork spare ribs to share (between 4), blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star 

fire, piled high then smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce .often copied, never beaten. 

Fresh house made tasty guacamole to share (between 4) served with corn chips. 

Redneck Ribs 

TM Dfo 

Holy Moly Guacamole 

www.lonestar.co.nz 

(Terms and Conditions apply) 

vo GFO DFo 

Mains (choice of one) 

Stir crazy SIRLOIN 

250g of premium-aged NZ sirloin, cooked how you like it. Served with sautéed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw 

and your choice of steak sauce. Steak sauce options: Chunky Mushroom or Garlic Butter GFO 

Pan-seared boneless fi let of Marlborough sea-run NZ salmon. Meal set changes with the seasons. 

Your waiter can te l you a l about it. 

Free Range Chicken breast poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs, 

corn and carrot. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw .a fair dinkum legend. 

400g of ro led NZ Free Farmed Pork loin with a prune, carrot and seeded mustard stuffing. Oven-roasted with 

crackling and finished with a fresh apple and ginger sauce. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw .world famous 

in New Zealand! 

Slow-roasted NZ lamb shoulder, served with spring onion and feta mash, sautéed seasonal greens, roasted cherry tomatoes 

and a mint jus .cause after a l he’s just a lamb. 

Ro led soft flour torti la fi led with seasonal roasted vegetables, spicy bean mix, greens and rice. Topped with Lone Star 

burrito sauce, gri led cheese, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Or have it with Spicy Free Range Chicken or New Zealand 

premium Beef. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw. 

Garnish with Lone Star famous vinaigrette. 

Tossed in herb salt. Served in a basket with a side of sriracha aioli. 

RUNNING BEAR SALMON 

DIXIE CHICKEN TM 

LASSOO OF HOG 

TM DFo 

STAND BY YOUR LAMB 

CAMPFIRE BURRITO vo 

Sides (For the table) 

TM GFO DFo 

Fresh Green Garden Salad 

Kumara Home-style chips Gfo 

Desserts (choice of one) 

LONGHORN CHEESECAKE TM 

KIWI PAVLOVA GFO 

MILKY BAR PUD TM 

Christmas Set Menu 

$59.8 per head 

TM GFO DFo 

Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and Chanti ly cream. 

Mini pavs fi led with Chanti ly cream. Served with premium vani la bean ice cream, fresh fruit and berry coulis. 

White chocolate and buttermilk pudding. Served hot with butterscotch 

sauce, white chocolate sauce and premium vani la bean ice cream. 

GFO — Gluten Free Option DFO — Dairy Free Option VO — Vegetarian Option Minimum of 12 people dining. 

Salmon Heaven 

Raw trimmings 1kg 

Usually $30.00 NOW $22.50 

*RT1P, December 2020 only. 

180g Traditional and cracked 

pepper hot smoked salmon portions 

Usually $13.80ea NOW $11.50ea 

*HSP180PS & HSPP180PS, December 2020 only. 

The Source Bulk Foods 

The Source Bulk Foods is the 

perfect gift giving destination 

this Christmas so come instore or 

online and be inspired! We have 

zero waste gift ideas, you can 

create hampers for loved ones, and 

stock up on all your Source goodies 

for the holidays ahead. 

Our Source team love celebrating 

this time of year and would like to 

gift you with a free bag of Source 

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NOW $ 89.90 

Limited stock!! 

Adidas Casual Shoes 

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Prices as marked. 

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Christmas 

haircuts for the 

entire family. 

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CATERING 

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bUsh iNN shOPPiNG CENtrE 

All About a Girl 

Hair Cuts for Haircuts 

Be a Beauty 

La Wheat 

BNZ 

Leather Direct 

Briscoes 

Lincraft 

Caroline Eve 

Mister Minit 

Elite Meats 

OK Mart 

Fascino Shoes 

Petersens Jewellers 

Haircare Market 

PhoneFix NZ 

Sunshine Travel 

TAB Sports Bar 

The Front Runner 

The Main Skein 

The Nail Shop 

Unichem Pharmacy 

Copy Print 

Christmas 

Meet and take your 

own FREE photo with 

Santa 

FREE gift wrapping 

12th -24th December 

11am -3.30pm 

fOOD OUtLEts 

Black & White Coffee 

Cartel 

Burger Fuel 

Carl’s Jr 

Coffee Culture 

Corianders 

Dubba Dubba 

Hachi Hachi 

Jinabob Korean Food 

Kebab Inn 

Lone Star 

Moko Sublime Cafe 

Muffin Break 

New York Deli 

Noodle Station 

Pizza Hut 

Roast Ease 

Shake Shed & Co 

Shanghai Street 

Dumplings 

Smokeshack BBQ 

The Sushi Company 

Tuk Tuk Thai Street 

bUsh iNN CENtrE traDiNG hOUrs 

9am – 5pm Weekdays 

10am -4pm Sundays 

25th Dec 

26th Dec 

27th Dec 

28th Dec 

29th Dec 

CLOSED 

10am -4pm 

10am-4pm 

9am-5pm 

9am-5pm 

PUbLiC hOLiDays 

10:00am – 5:00pm 

30th Dec 

31st Dec 

1st Jan 

2nd Jan 

3rd Jan 

9am-5pm 

9am-5pm 

CLOSED 

10am-4pm 

10am-4pm 

fOOD OUtLEts 

11:30am – Until Late 

thE PrOvEDOrE 

Corey Winder Master 

Butcher and European Deli 

The Source Bulk Foods 

Tank Juice 

Salmon Heaven 

V-Mart Boutique 

Supermarket 

LOCatiON 

Cnr Riccarton and Waimairi Roads, 

Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS 

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

INSIDE 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 16TH DecemBeR, 2020 

Luxury living with a great outlook! 

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Garages: 2 

What better than a property with an enticing outlook of the park? A 

property with an outlook against the vista of the Port Hills. 

Built in 2017, this home was designed with spacious flowing 

living which opens seamlessly to the outdoors where you have 

wrap-around decking, lighting throughout the outdoor areas and 

speakers indoors and out to enjoy from morning through to night, 

all year round. 

The centralised kitchen enjoys a spacious walk-in pantry, whilst the 

open plan dining and lounge areas remain separated, but visually 

connected. The master with ensuite and walk-in-robe has sliding 

doors which open to a sheltered deck and spa pool area, whilst 

further accommodation is provided by 2 double bedrooms, each 

with good wardrobing, and a sleek family bathroom. 

With ducted heating, separate laundry, additional lighting, sensors, 

keyless entry and so much more, this home is centred around the 

luxuries of life and could just be what you’ve been looking for. 

Listing ID: ROU80036 

Deadline Sale: All offers to be presented by 

22 December 2pm (unless sold prior) 

Tanya Marillier 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 383 3844 

Email: tanya@pb.co.nz 

Monty Marillier 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 943 973 

Email: monty@pb.co.nz 

Address: 18 Pentire Parade, Lincoln 

Wishing you a 


Call your Property Brokers & Farmlands team 

Property Brokers Selwyn | P 03 929 0306 

pb.co.nz 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

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Harcourts 

Lincoln 25 Veuve Drive 

l,106m 2 till 5 -. 2 • 2 em 2 J:iJ 

This stunning contemporary property will offer an 

exceptional lifestyle, perfectly positioned in the blue-chip 

location of Barton Fields. A quality home ensuring privacy, 

security & future proofing with no detail overlooked. 

Four Seasons Rea tty 2017 ltd Licensed Agent REM 2008 

Harcourts - 

ForSale 

View- Please call for an appointment to view 

harcourts.co.nz/LN2788 

Jan Green 

M 027 222 8736 

!jarcourts 

Linwood 627 & 631 Worcester Street 

1• 

Calling all investors! Welcome to Worcester Mews! An exciting and innovative development located 

only moments from the city centre. Comprised of7 freehold ultra-modern 3 bedroom townhouses. 

Supreme quality in a secure gated community, due for completion in August 2021. 

For Sale 

View by appointment, harcourts.co.nz/BF35564 

Email glen.young@harcourts.co.nz 

Glen Young 

M 022 493 7037 

PLATINUM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REM 2008 

Rolleston 7 Full Moon Lane 

655sqm !'81 4 e 2 • 2 3 

Large home office 

Two spacious lounges 

Amazing north facing section and spa. 

Charing Cross 1041 Bealey Road 

4.0002ha 4 -. 2 • 6 J:iJ l a 

What a find! Stunning modernised home, excellent 

shedding & various outbuildings, pool and beautiful 

established setting. Motivated owners keen for SOLD on 

Wednesday at Auction. 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 ltd Licensed Agent REM 2008 

Auction 16th December at 2.00pm, Russley Golf Course 

View by appointment 

harcourts.co.nz/RL2398 

Katie Harrison 

M0211350887 

!jarcourts 

For Sale Deadline Treaty 21 Dec 2020 

View Thursday 12.00pm-12.45pm, Sunday 12.00pm-12.45pm 

harcourts.co.nz/RL2406 

Richard Tait (Taitie) 

M 027 777 8080 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA2008 

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WE’VE GOT THE 

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SELWYN 

Properties wanted in all price ranges for residential & lifestyle. 

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty has a formidable presence in the Selwyn district with 40+ 

sales consultants working out of three offices. 

Contact your local and most trusted real estate experts to help you with your next move. 

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0800 789 1011 

Four Seasons Realty 

Looking to sell in the New Year? 

2020 has been an interesting year with incredible prices seen 

across the region! 

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SOLD 

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SOLD 

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SOLD 

Shearer Ave, Papanui. 

SOLD Over 22% above the original RV 

Te Waikare Street, Lincoln. 

SOLD over 8% Above RV 

Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston. 

SOLD Over 18% above RV 

JUST 

SOLD 

JUST 

SOLD 

JUST 

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Lewis Crescent, Rolleston. 

SOLD with only the frames up, with multiple 

offers and over the asking prices. 

Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston. 

SOLD Over 10% above RV 

Turin Avenue, Rolleston. 

SOLD with only the frames up, with multiple 

offers and over the asking prices. 

My goal is to make every story a success story! 

Give me a call before or after Christmas and let me show you what I can do! 

CaineHopcroft 

027 330 1002 | 03 347 1411 caine.hopcroft@harcourts.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Caine 

Four Seasons Realty

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

Rolleston 

2-3 bedroom home 

1-2 car garaging 

Section 300m2 - 500m2 

Price up to $550,000 

Contact 

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478 

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com 


Lifestyle property 2-4 hectares 

4-5 bedroom home 

Ideally 10-15 mins drive to Rolleston 


Contact 

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478 

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com 

Leeston/Southbridge/ 

Springston 

2-3 bedrooms 

In good condition 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 

trina.rea@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

3-4 bedrooms 

Any size section 

Any price 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 

trina.rea@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

2-3 car garaging 

Price $500,000 - $700,000 

Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Weedons/West Melton/Tai 

Tapu/Broadfield/Lincoln 

Quality 4 bedroom home 

Small to medium lifestyle property 

Price up to $1,200,000 

Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton/Halswell 

A home that needs improvements 

3+ bedrooms 

Price $500,000 - $600,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton/Halswell 

3-4 bedrooms, good garaging 

Potential for boat parking 

Section 700m2 plus 


Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 


Modern home 

Flexible on section size 


Contact 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

For First Home Buyers & Investors 


Price $500,000 - $550,000 

Contact 

Lorraine Gardiner 021 207 6661 

lorraine.gardiner@raywhite.com 


1-3ha lifestyle or rural land 

Or with home suitable for removal 

Prefer West Melton or Lincoln but 

anything considered 

Contact 

Frank Dowle 027 528 0480 

frank.dowle@raywhite.com 

West Melton/Weedons 

3-4 bedroom lifestyle home 

Land approximately 4 hectares 

Price $750,000 - $1,000,000 

Contact 

Frank Dowle 027 528 0480 

frank.dowle@raywhite.com 

Tai Tapu 

Modern 4 bedroom home 

2 living areas, spacious garden 

Peaceful with a rural outlook 

Price $700,000 - $900,000 

Contact 

Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Tai Tapu/Ladbrooks/Lincoln 

4 bedroom lifestyle property 

Modern home 

Good sheds and paddocks 

Price $1,200,000 - $1,400,000 

Contact 

Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

2+ bedrooms 

Any state of repair 


Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Leeston 

3+ bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Any size section 


Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

Investment with tenant in place 


Section 425m2 - 650m2 

Price $500,000 - $580,000 

Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

West Melton 



Price $700,000 - $850,000 

Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 


2-3 car garage 


Price $800,000 - $950,000 

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

2 car garage 


Price $500,000 - $650,000 

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions? 

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal 

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY 

Ray White Rolleston 347 9988 | Ray White West Melton 347 9933 | Ray White Lincoln 325 7299 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

8 

Rolleston 53 Bavaria Drive 

Springfield 27 Tramway Road 

Exceptionally attractive 

3 1 2 2 

Vendors on the move! 

3 1 2 3 

Set on a 589sqm (approx.) section, this fabulous 

178sqm (approx.) home has three double bedrooms, 

(ensuite/WIR off the master) and separate Jack & Jill 

bathroom. Well-appointed kitchen with WIP and sink, 

granite benchtops, soft-close drawers and modern 

appliances. High spec fixtures and fittings throughout 

including Daiken heating/cooling system, surroundsound 

indoor/outdoor speakers, TV ports in every 

room, smoke detectors, night lights in hallway, 

electronic entry and pet-friendly alarm. Covered patio 

and landscaped grounds. Double glazed, double 

internal access garage, separate laundry. 

bayleys.co.nz/5513894 

For Sale offers invited over $630,000 


Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877 

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz 

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

Superbly positioned on a 1,012sqm section and wellpresented, 

this beautiful 130sqm home has been 

tastefully modernized. Warm, comfortable and 

inviting, this lovely home has three bedrooms (master 

with ensuite/WIR), a well-appointed family bathroom, 

separate toilet and hide-away laundry. The open plan 

living/dining and kitchen area attracts plenty of sun, 

with excellent indoor/outdoor flow. Log burner and 

four heat pumps. Established grounds, BBQ area, 

deck, separate triple-park garage with studio/office, 

wood shed, playhouse, glass house and pizza oven. 

bayleys.co.nz/5513671 

For Sale offers invited over $499,000 


Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

Emma Groom 027 555 1075 

emma.groom@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

ALTOGETHER 

LOCAL 

Ben Turner 

027 530 1400 

Chris Jones 

027 220 5043 

Jo McIntosh 

027 384 4279 

Kevin Jenkins 

027 577 4232 

ALTOGETHER STRONGER 

Our brand has been part of the fabric of New Zealand since 1973, 

when Pam, Graham and John Bayley began working from their 

family home in Pakuranga. A locally owned and operated 

New Zealand business with 88 offices breathing life and jobs into 

our towns and cities. Up and down New Zealand, our origins are 

deeply rooted in the local community. 

Selling your property? Contact your local Bayleys expert. 

Adrienne Goodeve 

021 977 877 

Bianca Davidson 

027 322 9055 

Craig Blackburn 

027 489 7225 

Emma Groom 

027 555 1075 

Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559 

Bayleys Leeston 03 375 4700 

Evan Marshall 

027 221 0910 

Haley Smith 

027 341 3846 

John Bailey 

027 893 0234 

Nathan Collett 

027 826 1535 

bayleys.co.nz 

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

Sam Sidey 

027 346 3500 

Sandy Butterick 

027 417 2639 

Suzy McPherson 

027 695 0519 

Tim Dyer 

027 495 0979 

Urszula Bedggood 

027 338 7889 

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Lifestyle 

bayleys.co.nz

9 

Rolleston 14 Hulme Lane 

Lincoln 18 Pentire Parade 

New Listing 

New Listing 

Location, Size and Triple Car Garaging! 

Situated down a quiet cul-de-sac in the established Maddison Gardens 

subdivision, this 256sqm home on a 1568sqm section could be your 

next best move! 

With an open kitchen, large open living / dining area and a separate 

lounge, you can enjoy family living and entertaining with the easy 

indoor / outdoor flow to the tranquil setting of the pergola covered 

patio. Accommodation is provided with a master, which includes an 

ensuite, a walk-in-robe and a further 3-bedrooms, newly renovated 

family bathroom and a separate toilet. 

4 2 2 3 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 22nd 

December, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 

View Sun 20 Dec 11.00 - 11.30am 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU79157 


M 027 383 3844 


M 021 943 973 

Luxury Living with a Great Outlook! 

What better than a property with an enticing outlook of the park? A 

property with an outlook against the vista of the Port Hills. 

Built in 2017, this home was designed with spacious flowing living 

which opens seamlessly to the outdoors where you have wrap-around 

decking, lighting throughout the outdoor areas and speakers indoors 

and out to enjoy from morning through to night, all year round. With 

ducted heating, separate laundry, additional lighting, sensors, keyless 

entry and so much more, this home is centred around the luxuries of 

life. 

3 2 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 22nd 

December, 2020 at 2.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 

View Thu 17 Dec 5.00 - 5.30pm 



M 027 383 3844 


M 021 943 973 

Sheffield 91 West Coast Road 

Sheffield 41 and 43 Wrights Road 

New Listing 

New Listing 

Sunny & Spacious Home + Oversized Shed 

Solid brick construction delivering the perfect introduction to first 

home ownership, on a 1480m2 section with plenty of space for 

gardens, fruit trees or keeping a few chooks. Well-spaced over 160 

squares featuring three bedrooms, main bathroom, three toilets, 

kitchen/dining, lounge and study all kept warm by a heat-pump, logburner 

and a naturally sunny disposition. Tidily presented with scope 

to update with your own touches, complete with over-dimensional 

high-span double garage ideal as a workshop or motorhome. 

3 1 1 3 

For Sale Buyers $395,000+ 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/DFU79627 

Amy Jones 

M 021 077 9945 

Matt Collier 

M 027 205 6626 

Fresh, Trendy & Family Friendly 

Refurbished and trendy and incredibly family-friendly where this four 

bedroom home with ready-made living sits on a fully fenced 1618m2 

section divided into two titles projecting inspirational rural views. 

• Freshly renovated, spacious family home 

• Kitchen/dining/living plus separate lounge 

• Wet-back log burner, open fire, heat-pump 

• Double glazed, heat transfer to all bedrooms 

First home bliss not to be missed where you can start the New Year in 

a like-new home. Call Shar and Amy for further detail 

4 1 2 2 

For Sale $489,000 

View Sun 20 Dec 12.00 - 12.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/DFU79775 

Shar Simon 

M 027 555 0654 

Amy Jones 

M 021 077 9945 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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10 [Edition datE] 

Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

Home projects you 

can start and finish 

over the holidays 

Home improvement projects (of the 

design kind) aren’t necessarily long term 

or big budget. In fact, get the right advice 

and you can make quick work of a fresh, 

new feel around your home. We spoke 

to interior design experts McKenzie & 

Willis for their tips on how you can use the 

Christmas holidays to change things up 

and start 2021 on a positive note. 

Define a consistent style 

There are no rules when it comes to 

style; it all comes down to personal choice. 

And sometimes, just creating a consistent 

style from room to room is all you need 

to feel at peace with a space. Common 

elements like flooring and paint colour 

or accent touches repeated in different 

rooms (like something black in each 

room) can create a flow throughout your 

home. But you don’t need to wait for a 

dramatic once-a-decade change. Let your 

home evolve organically by changing a few 

things each year and that’ll help you keep a 

contemporary look. 

Reimagine your layout 

with furniture 

Sometimes, just switching up your 

layout can give you a fresh new feel, like 

moving the furniture to follow the sun 

and make the most of longer, warmer 

days. You can take pieces away to create 

more space, or find unique and interesting 

pieces to add as an accent and focal point 

of the room. 

Swap out your colour, 

texture and patterns 

Small changes can have a big visual 

impact. Painting or wallpapering a new 

feature wall opens the door for a range of 

accessory choices that will feel like a whole 

new room. Play around with new cushions 

or add a colourful rug to layer texture 

and patterns into each room. Consider 

warmer tones or move into greens and 

terracottas— earthy and on-trend. Florals 

and geometrics (think art deco) or even 

slubby, chunky 

textures like 

wools and thicker 

weaves. And for a 

classic feel, linens 

and cottons are always divinely fresh. 

Create an outdoor room 

If you’re starting from scratch, create an 

outdoor ‘room’ simply by adding furniture. 

Small, cosy corners can quickly become 

intimate dining spaces (don’t forget to add 

the twinkle of fairy lights) and outdoor 

sofas make perfect sun-loungers for long, 

lazy afternoons. Just add leafy green 

plants or colourful potted blooms to blend 

perfectly with outdoor accessories. 

If you’re looking for ideas or expert 

interior design advice, visit the 

McKenzie & Willis showroom at 181 

Blenheim Road, or check out their 

website www.mcw.nz 

Leeston 19 Woodville Street 

New Listing 

Rolleston 7 Longcot Drive 

Wow-factor on Woodville 

This beautiful 4 bedroom home is available now and offers open-plan living/kitchen and 

dining with an adjoining lounge and fantastic indoor/outdoor flow. The kitchen offers great 

storage space and gas hobbs and, the design allows for you to be involved with family and 

friends while `whipping-up a treat`. On the other side of the breakfast bar is a spacious 

dining area with external access on to a private patio ideal for alfresco dining. The family 

living area has a gas fire for those chillier evenings and has doors opening onto a large, 

covered patio area over-looking the established lawns and gardens. 

4 2 1 2 

For Sale Buyers $559,000+ 


Web pb.co.nz/LEU79648 


Penny Dadson-Clausen 

M 027 895 5943 

Oxford 3933 South Eyre Road 

Deadline Sale 

Productive 41 hectares 

Rarely available 101 acre block, with executive home and good infrastructure is available for 

buyers needing more than a lifestyle block. Situated just seven kilometres from Oxford, it is 

an easy commute to Darfield or the ski fields. The spacious homestead has double glazing in 

the living area with a large log-burner, four good sized double bedrooms, master bedroom 

with walk in robe and ensuite. In addition to the double internal access garage, there is 

another detached double garage. There are modern steel cattle-yards, a woolshed and sheepyards, 

two sheds and good shelter. 


4 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Friday 18th 

December, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/RR79797 

Maurice Newell 

M 027 240 1718 

Hamish Anderson 

M 027 678 8888 

Flawless & as Neat as a Pin! 

If you've been looking for a stunning 3-bedroom home, then look no 

further! This home offers a light, open living space, master bedroom 

with walk-in robe and ensuite, two further bedrooms, family bathroom, 

a double carpeted garage with attic storage and a defined laundry 

space. You'll fall in love with the modern kitchen, complete with stone 

bench tops, looking out onto the dining and entertainment area, and 

have your cozy winters taken care of with a Wood Burner, Heat Pump 

and HRV. 


3 2 1 2 

For Sale By Negotiation 




M 027 383 3844 


M 021 943 973

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This Week’s 

Thursday 17 Th december 

11.45am – 12.15pm 72 Kathleen Crescent, Hornby 

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 

12.00pm – 12.45pm 7 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston 


1.00pm – 1.30pm 

5.00pm – 5.30pm 

38 Preston Avenue, West Melton 


3 Henley Close, Rolleston 

Ray White West Melton 

saTurday 19 Th december 

11.00am – 11.30am 12A Lyttelton Street, Lincoln 

Ray White Lincoln 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 10 Trainor Street, Lincoln 


sunday 20 Th december 

11.00am – 11.30am 12A Lyttelton Street, Lincoln 


11.00am – 11.30am 14 Hulme Lane, Rolleston 

Property Brokers 

11.0am – 11.30pm 

7 Leading Light, Governors Bay 

Ray White Rolleston 

11.15am – 11.45am 27 Sarsfield Street, Southbridge 


12.00pm – 12.30pm 9 Trents Road, Templeton 


12.00pm – 12.30pm 10 Trainor Street, Lincoln 


12.00pm – 12.45pm 7 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston 


12.30pm – 1.00pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.15pm – 1.45pm 

9 Salisbury Drive, Rolleston 


1 Laird Place, West Melton 


510 Buchanans Road, Yaldhurst 


631 Shands Road, Prebbleton 


37 Tiny Hill Drive, Rolleston 


1.15pm – 1.45pm 

1.30pm – 2.00pm 

2.00pm – 2.30pm 

2.00pm – 2.30pm 

2.30pm – 3.00pm 

2.30pm – 3.00pm 

2.30pm – 3.00pm 

426 Drain Road, Doyelston 


24 Raptor Street, Rolleston 


19 Tod Place, Lincoln 


27 Newman Road ,Rolleson 


3 Henley Close, Rolleston 


25 Siltstone Street, Rolleston 


1 Rossington Drive, West Melton 


CHECK OUT THE SELWYN 

TIMES PROPERTY DIRECTORY 

EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE 

BEST OF PROPERTY IN THE 

SELWYN DISTRICT 

For full details of all 

Open Homes, please 

contact the Real 

Estate companies 

RAY WHITE 

Rolleston 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

West Melton 03 347 9933 

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

Lincoln 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

PROPERTY BROKERS 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 


Darfield 03 975 4506 

Leeston 03 929 0306 

Lincoln 03 595 6954 

HARCOURTS 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Harcourts Hornby 03 349 9919 

Harcourts Rolleston 03 347 4711 

Harcourts Lincoln 03 662 9933 

MATSON & ALLAN 

www.marealestate.co.nz 


Darfield 03 318 8204 

Leeston 03 324 3704 

BAYLEYS CANTERBURY www.bayleys.co.nz 03 375 4700 

Thinking of Building? 

Come on over... and be inspired. 

Jennian Homes Canterbury are proud to deliver quality homes at affordable prices, alongside 

our Jennian Completion Promise and a 36 month defects warranty. 

Start your building journey by visiting us at any one of our three Display Homes... 

Rolleston 

Ashburton 

Ravenswood 

Promote your 

Showhome throughout 

Christchurch and the 

Selwyn District 

Show 

home 

Guide 

2 Thornborough Drive 

The Borough 

Open Saturday and Sunday 

12-4pm or by appointment 

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

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

LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? 

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

97 Falcons Ledbury Landing, Drive, 1 Faringdon Falcon Road, Rolleston 

37 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland 

39 Prestons Park Drive, Marshland 

SHOWHOMES: 

All three showhomes 

Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm 

Cnr Whiteoak Gr and 

Waterford Pl, Oaklea, Tinwald 

Wednesday and Thursday 12- 

3pm, Sunday 12-3pm 

SHOWROOM / OFFICE: 

31 Watts Road, Sockburn 

Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 

2 John Raven Lane, 

Ravenswood, Woodend 

Open Saturday and Sunday 

12-4pm or by appointment 

0800 844 488 

signature.co.nz 

Contact Mike Fulham: 

Phone 03 379 7100 

mike@starmedia.kiwi 

Signature Homes 

Falcons Landing 

1 Falcon Road, Rolleston 

Open Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm 

Faringdon 

47 & 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

Both Open Wed to Sun 12pm-4pm 

Show Room/Office: 

31 Watts Road, Sockburn 

Open Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm 

0800 8444 88 or 03 342 7788 

www.signature.co.nz 

Jennian Homes, Canterbury 

Rolleston 

2 Thornborough Dr, The Borough 

Open Sat & Sun 12pm - 4pm 

New Display Home Now Open 

Woodend 

9 John Raven Lane, Ravenswood 

Open Sat & Sun 12pm - 4pm 

Ashburton 

Whiteoak Grove, Oaklea 

Development, Tinwald 

Open Wed & Thur 12pm - 3pm 

Open Sun 12pm - 3pm 

www.jennian.co.nz

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M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 


Experts’ 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

LINCOLN - 13 Goodwood Avenue 

STUNNING IN A PREMIUM LOCATION 

• Stunning and spacious property 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Large master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite 

• Substantial open plan living area 

• Well specified kitchen with quality appliances 

• Walk in pantry 

• Log burner and two heat pumps 

• Excellent internal storage options 

• Large covered outdoor entertaining area 

• Separate laundry 

• Secure and established section 

• Additional parking space for caravan or trailer 

• Highly desirable location 

ROLLESTON - 6 Carrick Place 

LARGE FAMILY HOME ON 1200M 2 

• 250m 2 four bedroom seven year old home 

• Two large living areas plus office 

• Modern kitchen including granite benchtop and 

double oven 

• Walk-in pantry 

• Located less than 200m walk from Clearview 

Primary School 

• Brand new heat pump plus large log burner 

• Sunny outdoor patio area 

ROLLESTON 

HOUSE ANd LANd PACKAGES 

• High spec house and land packages 

• Currently under construction, these high spec 

150 - 190m 2 (approx.) three bedroom homes on 

landscaped 430 – 640m 2 (approx.) sections won’t 

last long 

• Located in the sought-after and sold out Branthwaite 

and Park Grove subdivisions, close to Rolleston’s 

growing town centre 

• Specifications include: Engineered stone kitchen 

bench, walk-in pantry, 90cm freestanding oven, tiled 

wet areas, separate laundry, brick cladding with Titan 

board feature. *Specific features vary between the 

homes 

• Finished to a very high standard 

• Completion dates vary, please enquire 

• Please get in touch to register your interest in these 

particular homes or the other upcoming new builds, 

and we’ll send you a detailed information pack 

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 

andrew@marealestate.co.nz 

Amelia Nisbet 027 376 3868 

amelia@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

Price: $565,000 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0820 

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 


Amelia Nisbet 027 376 3868 

amelia@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

Price: Neg over $719,000 


Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

Grass Enhanced Digitally 



Artist Impression Only 

NEW LISTING 

WEST MELTON - 9 Rossington Drive 

UTTER PERFECTION ON 2008M 2 

• Four bedroom award winning 304m 2 (approx.) West 

Melton home 

• 2008m 2 fully fenced North-facing section located in 

sought-after Gainsborough subdivision 

• Open plan kitchen/dining/living PLUS separate lounge 

• Three car garage with attic storage 

• Beautifully landscaped and fully irrigated section incl. 

vegie gardens 

• Heated tiled wet areas 

• Extra large master wing 

• Quality fittings and fixtures throughout 

• Immaculate presentation 

• Warmed by two heat pumps and a gas fire 

LEESTON - 45 Manse Road 

ALL THINGS TO EVERYONE 

• Growing families, car enthusiasts, or work from home 

• As new 251m 2 (approx.) home 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe 

• Two huge living areas and study nook 

• Fabulous kitchen with Belling Stove, heaps of storage 

• Spacious 1141m 2 section with semi rural outlook. 

• Fabulous vege garden with raised beds and 

glasshouse plus mature shrubs and hedging 

• Fantastic west facing out door dining areas 

• Internal access double garage, plus 84m 2 (approx.) of 

additional garaging and workshop/studio complete 

with toilet and plumbing 

• Automatic gate for safety 

• Street parking for numerous vehicles 

• I f you have been looking for a family home in the 

city with facilities like these, why not grab your car 

keys, take a short drive out to Leeston and see for 

yourself! 

SOUTHBRIDGE - High Street 

“BELLFIELd” 

• Stages 2 and 3 now released 

• Sections from 729m 2 to 854m 2 (approx.) 

• Sensible Covenants 

• All services to boundary 

• Some fencing provided 

• Titles due April 2021 

• Easy commute to Rolleston and Lincoln 

To all our past, present and future clients. 

May the simple joys of the festive season warm 

your hearts, fill your home and last a lifetime! 

Enjoy good friends, great food and holiday cheer 

and we look forward to assisting you in 2021! 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 


Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

stephan@marealestate.co.nz 


027 229 9522 

stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

Viewing: By appointment 



NEW LISTING 



Price: $135,000 


holiday 

CELEBRATE 

season 

THE 

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

Chris Flanagan 

027 433 4657 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 

Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

Jo Barrett 

021 859 006 

Amelia Nisbet 

027 376 3868 


027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757

Selwyn Times: December 16, 2020

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