Selwyn Times: March 24, 2021

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Water rates set to spiral 

as demand increases 

• By Susan Sandys 

RESIDENTS FACE paying 

up to $87 more each year for 

household water as the district 

council aims to meet increasing 

costs and manage high demand. 

The proposal is part of the 

Long Term Plan 2021-2031 

consultation document, which 

the council adopted last week. 

Public consultation opens on 

Monday. 

This Way . . . 2031 sets out 

key projects and activities for 

the next decade. There are eight 

major proposals. They include 

changing the way residents pay 

for the supply of their water 

to meet increasing costs and 

help manage high demand. The 

council’s preferred option is to 

increase the metered water rate 

by 20 per cent each year for the 

first two years. 

The rate would increase from 

its current cost, of 50 cents per 

cubic metre (1000 litres) to 72 

cents per cubic metre from July 

2022 under this option, representing 

a 44 per cent increase 

over two years. In addition, the 

fixed base rate would increase 

from $254 to $280 per year. 

This would mean an approximate 

annual increase of $50 per 

year for a low water user, $70 per 

year for an average user, and $87 

per year for a high user. 

The council’s second, lesspreferred 

option is to increase 

the metered water rate from 50 

cents per cubic metre to 60 cents, 

while increasing the fixed rate 

from $254 to $307. This would 

mean an approximate annual 

increase of $64 for a low water 

user, $73 for an average user and 

$81 for a high user. 

The rate per water unit for 

restricted supplies in rural 

areas is also set to increase, by as 

much as $433 per year under the 

more expensive second option, 

for those on 10 water units per 

day. 

The water supply increases 

are within the council’s average 

annual rate rises of four to five 

per cent forecast in the Long 

Term Plan. 

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deeper into your pockets for 

water usage if the district 

council gets its way. 

On page 1 today we report 

on planned new charges that 

are part of the Long Term 

Plan. 

The district is growing 

at light speed with big new 

housing blocks announced 

in the past week for Lincoln, 

Rolleston, Leeston and West 

Melton. 

With that comes the 

need for infrastructure and 

water usage – and that costs 

money. 

The key to growth is 

developing at a pace where 

infrastructure can keep up. 

That is something the district 

council will have to lead and 

manage. 

In the meantime you 

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NINE ROLLESTON residents 

did not receive mail for several 

weeks after New Zealand Post 

changed their addresses without 

telling them. It then stopped 

delivering. 

Lifestyle block owners on 

Springston Rolleston Rd, between 

Dynes Rd and Broadlands 

Drive, only found out afterwards 

they had a new postcode. Their 

address had also gone from a 

rural delivery address to a residential 

address. 

Resident Karen Coleman said 

her RD postie told her in early 

February that his contract was 

ceasing, and that a new person 

would be taking over. However, 

as soon as he finished, there was 

no mail. 

As she faced an empty letterbox 

day after day, she went to 

New Zealand Post for answers. 

In spite of assurances, the organisation 

did not come back to 

her or fix the issue, so she kept 

calling. 

During one conversation 

about three weeks ago, the representative 

she was speaking to 

mentioned that Coleman would 

have received a letter about her 

address change. She said she 

hadn’t. 

“I was highly p****d off,” she 

said. 

Neighbour Melissa Mackay 

was just as perplexed about not 

receiving her mail. 

She said in one of her phone 

calls to New Zealand Post to find 

out why, the representative told 

her that she had a new address. 

Instead of RD 8 Christchurch, 

with the postcode 7678, she was 

now at Rolleston, postcode 7615. 

The whole episode had been 

a “nightmare.” One of the items 

which went missing was a credit 

card her bank was sending her, 

forcing her to cancel it. 

“I just want to know where our 

mail is,” Mackay said. 

She had even gone to the extent 

of installing a second letterbox, 

thinking that perhaps the reason 

her mail was not being delivered 

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Mail missing in NZ Post muck-up 

was that her letterbox for rural 

delivery was on the opposite side 

of the road. But then both letterboxes 

remained empty. 

“It didn’t matter, because we 

didn’t get mail in either one,” 

Mackay said. 

Both Coleman and Mackay 

started to get mail again last 

week. They suspect there is mail 

from the five-week non-delivery 

period which has gone missing. 

A New Zealand Post spokesperson 

told Selwyn Times that 

due to continued growth in 

Rolleston, some customers 

previously located within rural 

delivery boundaries would 

now have their mail delivered 

‘NIGHTMARE’: 

Melissa Mackay 

and neighbour 

Karen Coleman 

of Rolleston 

had a change 

of address 

without being 

notified. 

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SLOAN 

by a postie. New Zealand Post 

communicated the changes to 

affected residents by letter, but 

then found out some did not 

receive the letter and were not 

receiving their mail. 

“We have investigated and 

unfortunately due to a miscommunication 

within our team, 

we did not deliver mail to nine 

residents for a number of weeks,” 

the spokesperson said. 

New Zealand Post was 

sorry this had occurred and 

reassured customers it had 

delivered any outstanding mail. 

It was reviewing its systems and 

processes to ensure this situation 

did not happen again. 

NEWS 3 

In Brief 

VEGETATION FIRE 

Three fire brigades attended a 

vegetation fire on Selwyn Lake Rd 

on Thursday. Leeston were called 

about 5.20pm and were the first 

to arrive, followed by Southbridge 

and Lincoln. “The fire was 

contained quickly. However, it 

took about three hours to fully 

extinguish,” Leeston firefighter 

Vicky Roberts said. “We are 

unsure as to how the fire was 

caused.” Meanwhile, the Leeston 

brigade was called to a car crash 

on Feredays Rd last week. The 

driver sustained minor injuries 

after losing control of the vehicle 

before it overturned. 

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Former Olympic cyclist recovers from 

• By Chris Barclay 

FOUR-TIME Olympian 

Brian Fowler, who remains a 

committed cyclist long after 

international retirement, will 

understandably be travelling at 

a more sedate pace on the roads 

around Lincoln after a neardeath 

experience. 

“Not real quick, no,” the 

58-year-old replied when asked 

if he had plans to get back in 

the saddle – and rightly so after 

Fowler defied a series of heart 

attacks. 

A Commonwealth Games 

time trial road team gold medallist 

at Auckland in 1990, Fowler 

emerged virtually unscathed 

from his first series health issue, 

though the initial prognosis was 

grim. 

Lincoln resident Fowler was 

spotted slumped over the wheel 

of his van by a parent outside 

West Rolleston Primary School 

as the children headed home on 

February 25. 

Fortunately he pulled over on 

yellow lines before losing consciousness. 

“When they pulled me out 

I was already going purple,” 

he said, relying on eyewitness 

accounts of his dire predicament 

as he has no memory of the 

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after a dash through the 

school grounds. 

Fowler’s heart stopped for 

about eight minutes, the defib 

machine brought him back 

though after admission he suffered 

five other cardiac arrests 

before a stent was installed. 

‘MIRACLE’: Former 

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Fowler on the road 

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“When I came out of the coma 

I thought ‘What the hell’s happened?’.” 

Fowler realises he was charmed 

to have parked outside the school 

on Dunns Crossing Rd. 

“If I’d got round the corner 

(onto Burnham School Rd) and 

halfway to the dump there’s 

nothing in-between there. It’s 

lucky I even pulled the van over 

really.” 

Fowler, who routinely racked up 

300km a week on the roads, said 

his aerobic strength was also vital 

as he reflected on cheating death. 

“If I hadn’t been as fit I probably 

wouldn’t be here. The oxygen 

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Fowler leads 

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Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 

before focusing on the road race a miracle. 

family members have already 

at Seoul, Barcelona and Atlanta, “I went to see him (on March visited West Rolleston Primary 

has made a significant step in 10) with a couple of friends who School to express gratitude to 

what his brother David dubs the hadn’t seen Brian for eight years. those who saved their loved one’s 

‘Tour de Recovery’. 

“He was sitting in the chair but life. 

“We were all worried for a his head was on the side and he The family has made a donation 

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while and thought: ‘God maybe couldn’t really speak properly. 

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“He’s come through amazingly 

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Rolleston fires 


A SERIES of arsons at Rolleston 

are believed to be linked. 

Police responded to the latest 

incident on Saturday just before 

midnight, with one dog and 

handler to try and locate the 

offender. 

The fire was in a public toilet 

block at Foster Park. 

Senior Sergeant Dean Harker 

said the dog was unable to 

locate a suitable track. Officers 

were working with fire investigators 

and the district council 

on the matter, including looking 

at the potential for security 

camera footage from the toilet 

block. 

Harker said it was likely the 

arson at the toilet block, and 

vegetation fires in the week 

leading up to it, were linked. 

Rolleston Volunteer Fire 

Brigade chief Cam Kenyon said 

there had been three suspicious 

vegetation fires from March 14 

onwards, on Stonebrook Drive. 

The vegetation fires had been 

late at night or in the early 

hours of the morning. They followed 

a fence fire on March 6 at 

Woodcroft Estate. 

Kenyon said it appeared there 

was a pattern forming, with the 

fires escalating from outdoor 

and vegetation fires to the toilet 

block. 

“The police are aware of all of 

these calls, and they respond to 

anything suspicious in nature,” 

Kenyon said. 

He urged members of the 

public to report any suspicious 

fires, even if they had managed 

to put them out themselves. 

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THE SOUTH Island 

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exhibitors, making it one of 

the biggest events in its 70-year 

history. 

Organising committee chairwoman 

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boast the largest 

working machinery 

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field days in the 

country. 

“This is something 

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other field days 

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drawcard for intending purchasers 

to be able to see a large 

range of equipment in action,” 

McLeod said. 

New Zealand’s oldest and 

largest regional agricultural field 

days had humble beginnings, as 

a Young Farmers Club fundraising 

machinery demonstration 

and sale at Motukarara. 

The focus on machinery continues 

to this day, and exhibitors 

from all over New Zealand will 

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They will have a big audience, 

with up to 30,000 people expected 

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Kiwi rally ace Hayden Paddon’s 

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site on opening day today, before 

moving over to the Hyundai site 

tomorrow and Friday. 

McLeod said the field days 

was also a good opportunity for 

farmers and agricultural workers 

to meet like-minded people and 

share ideas and discuss challenges. 

One of the events she was 

looking forward to seeing was 

the country women competition. 

Entrants will undertake challenges 

such as milking a fake 


Field days event shaping 

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HIGH-TECH: Big machinery will be displaying their 

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McLeod is the first woman to 

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The mother of two runs an independent 

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first joined the field days organising 

committee in 2011. 

“This will be our fourth 

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in Kirwee. The last year has 

seen us in unprecedented times 

with a global pandemic and, 

thankfully, agriculture has been 

recognised as the shining light 

that we all know it to be,” she 

said. 


THE DISTRICT council 

is reviewing who may be 

responsible for unexpected costs 

at Selwyn Aquatic Centre during 

its expansion. 

Councillor Grant Miller said 

remedial actions required at the 

original centre should be paid 

for by the companies responsible 

for their design 

and/or installation, and 

not the district council. 

District council group 

property manager 

Douglas Marshall said 

maintenance at the aquatic 

centre was always an expected 

part of the $1.5 million 

extension project. 

However, some further work 

was discovered during the 

extension. This included adding 

bracing in the ceiling to bring 

the ceiling bracing up to the 

latest standards in the building 

code, replacing some bracing 

that was deemed insufficient, 

costing $60,000. The outflow 

drain from the showers and 


Douglas 

Marshall 

NEWS 7 

EXTENSION: The Selwyn Aquatic Centre is expanding. 

Further costs have arisen as the project has developed. 

Aquatic centre expansion 

costs under review 

toilets also needed replacing, 

costing $50,000. 

“We have also discovered an 

issue with moisture build up in 

the building’s soffits. We are still 

investigating the cause, but the 

structure remains safe,” Marshall 

said. 

“We had previously identified 

the need to replace some 

temporary bracing around 

some of the air circulation 

machinery and ducting in 

the ceiling space and we’re 

working through the design 

of that.” 

He said that as part of the 

maintenance repair process 

at the aquatic centre, reviews 

were undertaken as to whether 

the repairs were a cost to the 

council or whether other parties 

had a cost liability. 

“These reviews are ongoing.” 

The Selwyn aquatic centre 

opened in 2013. The extension 

will see a new 10-lane pool 

and upgraded public areas 

and changing rooms, to be 

completed by October. 

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Aimee Patchett can’t wait to meet 

you. 

Aimee is passionate about clothes 

and fashion. Her new store, Reinvent, 

stocks quality, second-hand clothing 

and handbags with brands such 

as Trelise Cooper, Kate Sylvester, 

Augustine, Charlo, Ketz-ke, Witchery, 

Decjuba, Cult of Individuality to 

name just a few. Customers will find 

items suitable for work, weekends, 

weddings and just about any other 

event they need a new outfit for. 

The idea started over 10 months ago 

when Aimee began selling her own 

clothes online and when her friends 

discovered just how successful she 

was, they asked her to sell their 

clothing too. The business soon 

grew so much that just 10 weeks ago 

Aimee took on the lease of her new 

store on the main street of Lincoln 

to create a unique clothing boutique. 

But for Aimee, it’s not just about 

selling clothing. 

I get so much pleasure helping them. 

People don’t always know what to 

choose and often think they should 

dress a certain way because of their 

age.” 

Aimee, also known as the ‘Jacket 

Queen’, due to her love of jackets, 

left a corporate life to do the work 

she now enjoys and has never looked 

back. She has clients from all over 

Selwyn and further afield, some who 

drop in weekly and others who come 

monthly to see what’s new instore. 

She also has regulars who drop off 

clothing that she sells on behalf with 

a 50-50 consignment agreement. 

All clothing items are freshly washed 

and steamed before they are labeled 

and presented on the racks. 

8 

NEWS 

Residents more in control of costs 

• From page 1 

Currently, the metered 

rate of 50 cents per cubic 

metre is one of the lowest 

rates in New Zealand. 

Mayor Sam Broughton 

said the first more-preferred 

option encouraged better 

water management, as 

Long Term Plan 

proposals include 

constructing $18 

million of new 

community centres at 

Leeston, Prebbleton 

and Hororata. 

Three of the eight 

major proposals are 

for new community 

centres. 

They are: 

Building a new 

community centre for 

Prebbleton, costing 

$6.3 million, building a 

new combined library/ 

service centre and 

community centre 

on Leeston Park, 

costing $8.9 million, 

and developing a new 

Hororata Community 

Centre on the domain, 

costing up to $3 

million. 

The remaining 

four major proposals 

are – continuing the 

current approach 

to maintaining 

safe water supplies 

and complying 

residents paid on the basis 

of what they used. It also 

gave residents more control 

of what their costs were. 

The increase was needed 

to meet rising costs of 

providing water in the face 

of changing regulatory 

requirements. 

with expected 

new regulations, 

developing a 

reticulated wastewater 

system in Darfield 

and Kirwee with a 

connection to Pines 

Wastewater Treatment 

Plant (WWTP) at 

Rolleston, improving 

the roading network 

with an option to 

undertake additional 

maintenance by 

adding extra funding, 

and undertaking an 

extensive programme 

of roading upgrades 

and projects across the 

district. 

Alongside the eight 

major proposals, the 

council has listed other 

important projects in 

the plan. Feedback 

in welcomed. These 

include – repairing 

the Darfield 

swimming pool with 

a view to building 

a new or upgraded 

facility in 2030/31, 

piping wastewater 

In addition, the council 

wanted to have its water 

infrastructure in the best 

place possible, particularly 

as the Government 

proposed management of 

water in future to be taken 

over by multi-regional 

entities. 

from Ellesmere to 

Pines WWTP and 

potentially including 

Upper Selwyn 

Huts, expanding 

the treatment 

capacity of the 

Pines WWTP costing 

$100 million funded 

by development 

contributions, 

increasing solid waste 

disposal charges from 

$2.50 to $2.75 for 

refuse bags and from 

$257 per tonne to 

$270 per tonne 

at Pines Resource 

Recovery Park, and 

increasing burial fees 

and charges by 15 

per cent from July, 

following these not 

having increased for 

the last five years. 

This Way . . . 

2031 is available at 

www.selwyn.govt. 

nz/thisway2031 

and from council 

offices and local 

libraries. Submissions 

close 5pm, April 30. 

“I love helping people with fashion,” 

she says enthusiastically. “Reinvent 

is all about body positivity. Here, 

we don’t talk about our bodies 

negatively.” Instead, Aimee 

encourages people to be kinder to 

themselves. She will happily help pick 

out styles and colours, piecing items 

together, to suit her customers’ body 

shapes and personalities. 

“I want women to look and feel nice. 

Helping keep clothing out of the 

landfills is also important to Aimee. 

“Reinvent’s clothing has already 

been bought and put out there, so 

now it’s all getting a second chance.” 

Customers can also feel proud to 

be helping the environment too by 

choosing clothing from Reinvent 

Boutique. 

You’ll find Reinvent at 

12a Gerald Street in Lincoln, 

open 11am-3pm Wednesday to 

Friday and Saturday 10am-2pm. 

Phone Aimee on 022 211 1005 

and find Reinvent on Facebook 

and keep up-to-date with 

what’s happening instore. 

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Quality, pre-loved clothing sizes 8-18 

Find beautiful clothing to love 

& cherish at Reinvent Boutique 

New Stock Arriving Daily 

Open: Wed, Thu & Fri 11am to 3pm 

Sat 10am to 2pm 

12a Gerald Street, Lincoln 

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NEWS 9 

Old classrooms 

10 APRIL • LINCOLN 


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farewelled at Springfield 


SPRINGFIELD School pupils 

and staff, past and present, 

gathered with members of the 

community on Friday to farewell 

old buildings set for demolition. 

The school has this week 

become a construction site, 

for a new $1.9 million block 

containing two classrooms, one 

break-out space, administration 

and sick bay. 

Principal Keri Steele said 

one of the school’s original 

buildings, which is the current 

school reception and was the 

former dental clinic, would be 

retained. 

“We have decided we 

would like to keep a piece of the 

original school on site,” Steele 

said. 

She said the 39-pupil school 

turned 150 years old this year. It 

was fantastic that the Ministry of 

Education had committed to the 

new block. 

“It assures us in our 

community that the ministry 

sees value in our school and that 

there’s a school here. They haven’t 

chosen to close us, they have 

chosen to rebuild us,” she said. 

It would be good to have a sick 

bay for the first time. 

Previously sick children were 

put in “a snuggly bean bag in the 

corner of the room until a parent 

came to pick them up.” 

At the farewell on Friday, 

pupils acted as ambassadors to 

welcome visitors, showing guests 

around the school. Photos of the 

school, spanning its 150-year 

history, contrasted with displays 

of plans for the new school 

building. 

Stories of swimming in the 

water race, and gathering to eat 

lunch and carve names in the 

“shelter shed,” which is today 

an old storage shed on site, 

abounded, as well as “murder 

house” memories of the old 

dental clinic. 

The design of 

the new $1.9 

million school 

at Springfield. 

The current 

administration 

building will 

remain. 

Construction of the new 

building is scheduled to be 

completed by Christmas. 

Weedons School 

to celebrate 150 

years in October 

WEEDONS SCHOOL will 

celebrate 150 years on Labour 

Weekend in October. 

Jubilee committee spokeswoman 

Marie Mallon said the 

original school was built in 1871 

at an equivalent cost of $272. It 

was staffed at the time by a headmaster 

and one assistant. 

One hundred years later, in 

1971, the school had a roll of 75 

to 85 pupils. It was staffed by two 

teachers and headmaster Mr R. 

Dawson. Today, the role fluctuates 

between 155 to 165, with a staff 

of seven teachers, the principal 

Kathy Bell, and a number of support 

staff. 

Mallon said the original name 

for the district was Weeden, after 

innkeeper William Weeden. 

However, when a railway employee 

painted the station’s name on a 

sign he inadvertently changed the 

name to Weedons. 

Mallon said she and fellow 

jubilee committee members were 

seeking photos and memories 

from the past. She urged people 

to follow the Weedons School 

150 th Jubilee 2021 Facebook page 

or email weedonsturns150@ 

weedons.school.nz 

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Leadership structure 

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LINCOLN HIGH 

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new student leadership 

structure in 2021. 

It no longer has two head 

students and two deputy 

head students. It has been 

replaced with a team of 

four head students. 

THe head students for 

this year are Kate Olijkan, 

Johannes Ras, Sophie 

Parker and Emma Jackson. 

“THe process to get to 

our awesome foursome is 

robust and is designed 

to ensure that we select 

a group of four students 

who can each bring their 

own strengths, and work 

collectively as a team,” 

deputy principal Kylie 

Horgan said. 

Students interested 

in the roles submitted a 

written application. This 

was followed by short 

listing, interviews, and a 

head-to-head challenge 

afternoon. 

THey also had to 

organise an important 

school event, before 

undergoing a final 

interview. 

“From the start, our 

head student team has 

been strong. They have been 

busy brainstorming and 

planning for the year ahead 

of them,’’ Horgan said. 

THe school will host 

a hui on May 5 for all 

of Selwyn’s secondary 

school head students, for 

them to share their ideas 

for their schools and the 

region. 

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Wednesday March 24 2021 Selwyn Times 11 

New businesses moving into Tennyson Street 

Have you noticed Stage 2 of construction on 

the Markham Junction West development 

on Tennyson Street is well under way? In 

fact, the grand opening isn’t far off! It’s been 

designed as the high street of the area with 

market research showing locals want a carefully 

thought-out plan for servicing everything they 

want with the ability to stay local. And with 

Stage 1 businesses up, running (and thriving!), 

catering to the young, growing population was a 

priority consideration in supporting the region. 

The Grand Opening: upcoming community event 

Expected to open in April, all six new businesses 

will be likely be a part of the planned ‘grand 

opening’ event. It’s a great opportunity to see 

what they offer and welcome them to the 

community. No date is confirmed yet, but keep 

your eyes peeled for details. 

Stage 3 of the development should kick off 

sometime in August, with a planned opening 

around June 2022. 

So, who’s moving in? 

Complementing each other, existing 

nearby businesses, and in close proximity 

to residents and local facilities, six new 

outlets are moving in: 

• Vivo Hair Salon — haircut and colour 

specialists with a personal mission of 

helping you feel good. Their salon is 

state-of-the-art, and they’re excited to get 

involved and support the community. 

• Perpetual Beauty Nail Bar — a body care 

salon boasting nail services, skin care 

and massage. It’s your one-stop shop for 

relaxation and self-care. 

• Ma Petite — an exquisite French bakery with 

food that is more art than baking. Artisan 

French breads and baked goods have never 

been more accessible. 

• Turkish Grill — mouth-watering, authentic 

Turkish cuisine including chargrilled 

chicken and lamb with plenty of space to 

bring the whole family. 

• Smoke — a family-owned business with 

exceptional service and a slow-cooked 

American BBQ menu. 

• Joe’s Garage — in prime position looking 

out over Tennyson St to the new library, 

Joe’s Garage is the familiar name everyone 

loves. With delicious food and friendly staff, 

they’re bound to be a hit. 

They join the existing stage 1 shops: Black and 

White Coffee Cartel, Little India, The Phenix 

Chinese Restaurant, Liquorland, Holly’s Dairy 

and retail outlet New Order. 

Stage 2 - Opening Soon 

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SOOn! 

2 

3 

4 

5 6 

Markham Junction 57-61 Tennyson Street, Rolleston 

1. Joes Garage Rolleston Shop 1 - 57 Tennyson Street 

Email: rolleston@joes.co.nz 

2. Smoke Rolleston Shop 2/59 Tennyson Street 

Email: info@smokeinc.nz Web: www.smokeinc.nz 

3. Turkish Grill Restaurant Shop 3, 57 Tennyson Street 

Email: turkishgrill@hotmail.com 

4. Ma Petite Bakery Shop 4 - 57 Tennyson Street 

Email: mapetitebakery@mapetitebakery.co.nz 

5. Vivo Hair Salon Shop 5, 57 - 61 Tennyson Street 

Ph: 0800 400 300 Web: www.vivo.co.nz 

6. Perpetual Beauty Shop 6 - The address Shop 8, 61 Tennyson Street 

Email: rolleston@perpetualbeauty.co.nz


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NEWS 13 

Genealogy a passion for Fiona 

• By Bea Gooding 

“IF YOU figure there are 25 

years between a generation, 

then 500 years ago there were 

1,048,576 people involved in 

creating us.” 

For Prebbleton’s Fiona Lees, 

getting to the bottom of her family 

roots was like an addiction. 

Just like the women who established 

the NZ Society of Genealogists, 

the Canterbury branch 

convener has been hungry to 

learn more about her origins 

since she was a teenager. 

The first generation mainlander 

born to Scottish parents 

grew up in Lincoln. She started 

feeding her passion for family 

history after conversations with 

her grandmother led to more 

questions than answers. 

She started to connect the 

dots in her little notebook full 

of important dates to determine 

“whose brother was who,” later 

growing into a passion to help 

others trace their roots. 

“I’ve managed to prove that 

one [family] line was an adopted 

line through records and oldstyle 

sleuthing,” said Lees who 

described her most rewarding 

discoveries. 

“I’ve also managed to prove 

that my family was shipwrecked 

in 1862 off the Isle of Wight in 

the United Kingdom. The Times 

in London gave my ancestors’ 

names. 

“It’s a passion and addiction – 

once you’ve been bitten, that’s it.” 

The society, based in Auckland, 

has promoted the study 

of family history and genealogies 

since 1967, providing the 

necessary tools and expertise 

for others to make their own 

discoveries. 

The late Lucy Marshall and her 

friends had a shared curiosity 

about their ancestors and eventually 

started a group. 

More than 50 years later, it 

morphed into a national society 

and has since grown into more 

than 60 regional branches across 

the country. 

Established in 1968, that makes 

the Canterbury regional branch 

the oldest in New Zealand. 

Lees was appointed the Canterbury 

convener in July last year 

and has been on the committee 

for more than 10 years. But her 

involvement spans back to the 

1980s. 

Retiring last year, she worked 

for the city council for 35 years 

as a technical application specialist 

helping internal staff with 

their computers. 

As the convener, she puts 

together monthly newsletters, 

deals with memberships and 

transcribes school records for 

future genealogists as it was an 

“underused” record in NZ. 

“In Britain, there are census 

records with raw data being kept 

where you can track your family 

every 10 years,” she said. 

“But in NZ, governments saw 

fit not to keep that raw data and 

only had summaries on how 

many people lived in suburbs. 

School records tell you where 

you’ve come from, who your 

guardians are, your age, and 

where you’re going to next – 

you can track a family through 

there.” 

Based at the Parklands Community 

Centre, the society had 

many resources on hand including 

a branch library, computers, 

paper records, parish registers 

and monumental inscriptions. 

People can become members 

and connect with other family 

history enthusiasts nationwide to 

share tips and tricks on research 

methods. 

“We encourage people who 

ROOTS: Fiona 

Lees fuels her 

passion for 

family history 

as convener 

of the NZ 

Society of 

Genealogists, 

Canterbury 

branch. 

PHOTO: 

GEOFF SLOAN 

come to the library to have the 

basics about yourself, your parents 

and grandparents, it’s good 

to have a skeleton tree. Otherwise 

by the time they’ve talked 

for five minutes you’ve lost all 

the information,” Lees said. 

“We have people rock up and 

say: ‘I want to learn more about 

my family, I think they came 

from Denmark.’ So people who 

are interested in searching that 

area have a meeting, share ideas 

and tips on how or where to find 

things.” 

The process was not always 

simple seeing as 80 per cent of 

information could not be found 

online, but having the internet 

nonetheless definitely made 

things easier. 

“We used to have to go and 

write letters, visit places to get 

information but now you’ve got 

lots of information online,” she 

said. 

But most genealogists were not 

interested in just a list of facts – 

the importance of social history 

built a much better picture of 

how that person lived. 

Putting the facts together and 

shaping it into a story “makes it 

far more fun.” 

“It’s always nice to put your 

person in a place with what else 

was happening in the world at 

that time. A list of facts is a bit 

boring,” she said. 

“Most of the real genealogists 

aren’t just interested in names 

and the date of birth, marriage 

and death. They actually want to 

learn more about people, what 

they did, where they lived and 

why they shifted countries. 

“We’re also finding people are 

related to each other within the 

branch through DNA which is 

fun,” she said. 

But DNA testing did not 

always have the most desirable 

results. 

Although people could trace 

their ethnicity or find birth 

families if they were adopted, 

finding out they were not related 

to someone was “devastating.” 

“There are brick walls that will 

never be solved,” Lees said. 

“But for some people, the 

downside with DNA is showing 

that who you thought was your 

father, actually wasn’t. That has 

been really devastating.” 

Lees shares her addiction of 

family history with her husband, 

David, throughout 40 years of 

marriage. 

The mutual understanding 

meant date nights were a little 

more interesting in odd places 

like cemeteries and libraries. 

For Lees, that passion was 

wanting to know more about 

where she came from and what 

influences made her the person 

she is today. 

Don't forget to have your say 

OUR CONSULTATION CLOSES ON 11 APRIL 

Stepping up for the future of our region now… means asking more from all of us. 

Environment Canterbury needs your input into the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31, which outlines the proposed actions 

that will help shape our region’s future. Make a submission at haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/LTP.


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Hornby Club has taken on hundreds of new members 

since its Phase One opening in October 2020, and the 

Club is expecting many more when the Club opens Phase 

Two later in 2021. 

Paul Inwood, General Manager of Hornby Club, says 

there are many reasons the Hornby Club are attracting 

new members, however affordability, a welcoming 

environment and its new architectural building have 

helped with its membership boost. 

“When we decided to redevelop Hornby Club, we knew 

we needed to create a space that was inviting, spacious 

and one that would cater to a new generation of Hornby 

Club members. Phase One has included a new Legends 

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ten pool tables, dart boards, the introduction of our 

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exciting time for the Club and its members,” says Paul. 

The Pavilion Café is an exciting move for Hornby Club, 

as the Club now provides breakfast and brunch on the 

menu. 

“We are open every day from 8am with our awardwinning 

barista creating fantastic coffees for our locals 

every morning. We also serve delicious breakfasts and 

bake our cabinet food fresh every day. I think our scones, 

cakes and pies are right up there with the best. The 

Pavilion Café is a great addition to the Club,” says Paul. 

Though Hornby Club has undergone a significant face 

lift, it still has many of its offerings that has made it a 

success over the past 65 years. The Club still has its sports 

sections that play pool, darts, cards and more every week. 

It has meat raffles most days and its live music is just as 

good as ever. 

“Club members still love a meat raffle and our fantastic 

weekend live music certainly brings in the punters. Our 

discount of 5% on all food and beverage for all members 

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15 

WHEN YOU mention 

“supertramp” most people 

think of the great English 

rock band of the 1970s and 

1980s, but supertramp is 

also a term used to describe 

species that easily and 

continually migrate and are 

often the first to arrive in 

newly available habitats. 

THe supertramp beetle 

(Rhantus suturalis) is one 

such species. 

THese beetles are brown 

with light coloured 

margins and are 10.5 to 

12.5mm in length. They 

are one of the world’s most 

widespread species of 

diving beetle. 

Rhantus suturalis is 

native to New Guinea 

but has spread to New 

Zealand, Australia, Europe 

and parts of Asia. Both 

larvae and adult beetles 

are predacious and feed on 

mosquito larvae, which are 

their preferred food. 

BACKYARD CRITTERS 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology 

(insects and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces a 

new species found in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims to 

raise public awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living things 

around us. Check out the full list of invertebrates found at 

www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-inmy-lincoln-section 

Beetles that could be 

taking the long way home 

THey can consume as 

many as 30 mosquito 

larvae per day. Adults can 

fly over 500m to migrate 

from one pool to another 

when pools dry up over 

summer. 

Beetles sometimes hunt 

in groups and can be 

cannibalistic when food is 

scarce. 

Adult diving beetles 

store air under their elytra 

(hardened forewings) 

enabling them to be 

submerged for some time. 

In contrast, larvae breath 

through straw-like trachea 

at the tip of their abdomen. 

Larvae reach 15mm when 

fully grown, move to mud 

for a brief pupation period 

before emerging as an 

adult. 

So, if you ever see one of 

these supertramp beetles, 

they may well be “taking 

the long way home.” 

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(though they wobble occasionally) which are broken up with 

bays, harbours, pockets of bush and farmland which has a 

sparse road network and a strong sense of isolation in parts. 

A fantastic area of exploration and a playground which I enjoy 

and paint, sometimes from afar and sometimes from within. 

I particularly enjoy painting the dry summer tussock colours 

against the blues and greens of the sea water and the low sun 

sparking off the water which deliver contrast and warm vibrant 

colours. 

I hope some of these paintings remind you of some adventure 

you have had on Banks Peninsula, the smells and tranquillity 

when you can sit for a moment to rest and enjoy the view.” 

Born in 1959 in Christchurch New Zealand where he lives 

and works, Philip works in oil, water-colour, dry-point and 

monotype. His immediate environment is Christchurch, where 

he lives, with its cityscapes, the Canterbury plains, the Southern 

Alps and Banks Peninsula - all sources of subject matter and 

inspiration. 

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16 

OUR PEOPLE – TANIA ROXBOROGH 

Overcoming adversity to become a 

Lincoln’s Tania 

Roxborogh has used 

her own gruelling 

life experiences 

as inspiration for 

her books that are 

published across a wide 

range of genres, she 

talks to Susan Sandys 

I was stunned to read your 

Wikipedia page, you have had 

many major life events, one 

after the other. For the benefit 

of our readers, can you give a 

background of yourself? 

I was born in Christchurch, 

my (late) father could be violent 

when he was drunk, he was 

lovely when he was sober. My 

parents split up when I was 

three-and-a-half, I had a little 

eight-month-old sister and an 

older sister. Mum packed us off 

to nana’s in Tauranga, and then 

we lived in Te Puke for a few 

years and she met somebody 

else. He was an itinerant farm 

manager, so we travelled around. 

We then moved to Northland, 

but just as we settled my 

stepfather had a car accident 

in which my stepbrother was 

killed. It was horrific, and that 

completely changed our family 

to be even worse. My stepfather 

couldn’t work, he was in hospital 

for a long time, and he wasn’t a 

pleasant guy. It meant that my 

mum had to work, so she wasn’t 

around much, and we shifted 

again and we shifted again. I 

started to get into trouble at 

school, now I understand why. I 

got into trouble at the start of my 

year 11 year. 

My father contacted us and 

wanted to make a connection 

with us again, so I ran away 

and I contacted my father in 

Hawarden (North Canterbury). I 

went to live with him and it was 

a complete disaster, because he 

hadn’t changed. I was with him 

for about a month and he kicked 

me out. Mum said I had to come 

home. I said: ‘If you make me 

come home, I will leave school.’ 

My aunt and uncle were looking 

after me. 

Because I had been in trouble 

with the police in Whangarei 

I had a social worker, I had a 

case number, so I rang social 

welfare and said: ‘Hello my name 

is Tania Kelly, this is what’s 

happened, is there anything you 

can do, I want to stay at school.’ 

They said: ‘Yes, we can put you 

under section 11,’ which means 

you get fostered into a family. 

(The school, Hurunui College) 

nominated the youngest teacher 

who had no children to have 

SHARING 

KNOWLEDGE: 

Tania 

Roxborogh 

teaching 

English at 

Lincoln High 

School. PHOTO: 

GEOFF SLOAN 

me. They became my foster 

parents, and I kind of went 

through a few of them within 

the community because I was 

hard work. My teachers, they just 

were wonderful, and my teachers 

at Whangarei were amazing 

as well. They obviously saw 

something in me. My fostering 

finished at the end of year 12, but 

I had got my university entrance, 

and I was determined to be a 

teacher. 

You were scalded badly as 

a child, and in a car crash 

yourself? 

Yes, I got third degree burns 

all down my face (when I ran 

into my stepfather who was 

carrying a pot of boiling water). 

I was eight or nine. I was in 

intensive care, and in hospital 

for three weeks. My book Third 

Degree recounts that situation, 

what it felt like, that’s one of the 

books I’m really pleased to have 

written. That was the same year 

the car accident happened for my 

stepfather. 

When I was in Hawarden, in 

year 11 (aged 16), we had had a 

long day hunting with horses, 

thankfully, we didn’t have horses 

on the back. The driver (my 

boyfriend) just fell asleep, the 

ute flipped and I went through 

the windscreen. I could hear the 

doctor pulling the glass out of 

my knee, I had 38 stitches in my 

knee. One night my dad took me 

to the pub, because he would go 

to the pub every night. He got so 

drunk that I had to drive home, 

and I ripped two stitches out. But 

when you are that unwell, like he 

was, you don’t know how to look 

after children, you don’t even 

know how to look after yourself. 

I did (forgive him), I wrote to 

him. 

Forgiveness is about letting 

stuff go. Everybody has things in 

their lives that are hurtful that 

somebody did something to hurt 

them. I say to my children: ‘It’s 

like having a museum in your 

brain of stored resentments, it 

just kills all creativity.’ 

Chicago - CentreStage Rolleston’s 

biggest undertaking yet 

Rehearsals are heating up for CentreStage 

Rolleston’s much anticipated production 

of Chicago. Cast from in the area, this 

show will stun the crowds with outstanding 

performances from local talent. Onstage 

from 23 April to 1 May this year, the 31 

strong cast is rehearsing three times a 

week, with a massive production team 

behind it building set, props, costumes, 

lighting rigs, staging, ticketing, marketing 

and sound. 

Chicago will be 

CentreStage Rolleston’s 

biggest undertaking yet. 

Scaffolding will be erected 

in the Rolleston College 

theatre to seat the band 

and form part of the set. 

Director, Phil Dean says he 

has enjoyed the creative 

process and pushing the 

theatre company to some 

new limits with his ‘vision’ 

of the show. Expect some exciting twists 

within the women’s prison to keep you 

entertained. 

Set in the legendary city during the “jazz 

hot” days, Chicago tells the story of two 

rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up 

in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma 

is serving time for killing her husband and 

sister. Driven chorus girl 

Roxie is tossed in the joint 

for bumping off the lover 

she’s been cheating on 

her husband with. They 

both meet and engage the 

famous rogue lawyer, Billy 

Flynn – their rivalry ever 

increasing for the media 

limelight. 

The executive team is 

stunned at the ticket sales 

during the first two weeks 

and say the season is 

selling extremely well. 

Be in quick to get your tickets to this fantastic show, 

visit www.centrestagerolleston.org.nz 

Show Dates 

Friday 23 April 7.30pm 

Saturday 24 April 7.30pm 

Sunday 25 April 5.00pm 

Wednesday 28 April 7.30pm 

Thursday 29 April 7.30pm 

Friday 30 April 7.30pm 

Saturday 1 May 7.30pm 

AT ROlleston College 

Don’t miss this 

great show 

performed by 

outstanding local 

talent! 

Pricing from 

$13.50 to $26.00 

per ticket 

For more information, 

phone Courtney Hyde on 022 126 2906.

successful writer and teacher 


17 

Looking back, do you feel 

angry or bitter? 

No, I just think how lucky I 

am that I had amazing teachers 

and these foster parents when 

my sister had none of those 

things, and she ended up having 

her first child at 14. I still have a 

very good relationship with my 

mum. I think, being a parent 

myself, I understand how life can 

get hard. I think she made some 

poor choices. But I, again, am 

lucky. When I was at primary 

school I had a primary school 

teacher who must have had a 

feeling something was going on 

at home, and would have me 

come and stay with her. There’s 

no room for bitterness in life, it’s 

just poison you drink yourself. I 

always believed in God, became 

a Christian as a young person, 

became really committed when 

I was a teen after I started 

university. 

Did any of these major life 

events inspire you to become a 

writer? 

At the time I didn’t think so. 

But now that I look back, I think 

what I’ve always been trying to 

do is, because I didn’t have it as a 

child, is to have a voice, because 

nobody cared or listened. If 

you are not believed or listened 

to, one of the most powerful 

things that can happen for you is 

someone to read, understand and 

go: ‘I hear you.’ For me, in a way, 

I was recounting my childhood 

experiences and my observations, 

and giving voice to it within the 

plot of story. My writing helps me 

to figure it out. 

What has been your greatest 

achievement? 

The thing that I want to do in 

my life is be humbly obedient to 

God and passionately involved 

in the lives of others. My greatest 

achievement is that I have 

stayed the course. Hamlet talks 

about the slings and arrows of 

outrageous fortune, and that has 

happened to me. I have had some 

great wins and some great losses 

and I haven’t given up. Other 

than that, winning the children’s 

book award (Esther Glen Award 

for Junior Fiction for My New 

Zealand Story: Bastion Point) in 

2017 was pretty good, and my 

first novel (If I Could Tell You . . .) 

being published was pretty good. 

Have you met your goals? 

Our teacher (when I was at 

school) asked us to write down 

three things we wanted to be 

when we grew up. I wrote down 

four, I wanted to be a teacher, I 

wanted to be a writer, I wanted 

to be an actor and I wanted to be 

rich. I say to the kids (I teach): 

‘I have all of those things. No, 

I don’t have a BMW, but I can 

go to the supermarket and buy 

Toffee Pops, and I can pay my 

power bill and the phone bill.’ 

I still get a buzz that I can go 

and register my car. We never 

registered our car (when I was 

growing up), because who had 

the money to do that? 

How did you get into writing? 

When I started teaching at a 

MEMORIES: 

Childhood 

experiences have 

inspired author 

Tania Roxborogh, 

pictured with 

her sisters Donna 

(left) and Sharon. 

Right – Roxborogh 

celebrating with 

fellow author 

Margaret Mahy 

at Mahy’s 70th 

birthday. 

school (in my 20s) I took on the 

role as head of drama. The only 

plays I had available to me had 

male-dominated roles. I wrote 

a few plays for the girls and I 

was part of the drama teachers’ 

association. Someone in there 

knew someone in publishing, 

so I wrote this drama textbook 

on how to teach drama. It got 

published; I was now in the 

stable of this publisher. I began 

writing my novel (after becoming 

pregnant with my second child) 

and I finished it within six weeks. 

(My baby daughter) took ages to 

feed, I would latch her on and 

then I would type. I submitted it 

to a publisher who was incredibly 

generous. They said: ‘It’s not 

written very well.’ But they liked 

the story, and they taught me 

how to write. They taught me the 

things that I know now, it really 

does snowball from then. So I’m 

up to about 32 texts now. 

Have you always remained in 

teaching as well as writing? 

Mostly. People often say: 

‘Why don’t you just write?’ 

How boring would that be, I 

hate writing. It’s like having 

homework all the time. But I like 

telling stories, 

and how I feel when someone 

says: ‘I love your book.’ This is 

my 32nd-year teaching. I had 

a little time off for my children 

(now aged in their 20s), six 

months for one, a year for 

another. Then I had a year off as 

a writer in residence (University 

of Otago, 2006), and then I got 

a scholarship to have a year to 

finish my degree in Māori. 

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An experience 

for all the senses 

An experience for all the senses, created with the community and for everyone is taking shape at 

the entrance to the Rolleston Town Centre. 

The sensory experience, designed to cater for people’s different neurological and physical needs, 

will be built by Armitage Williams, and is intended to be open by the end of the year, around the 

same time as Te Ara Ātea. 

Surrounded by raised gardens and trees, the experience will be a highly accessible space with 

a treat for all the senses, from a quiet space, to areas with bursts of colour, musical instruments, 

different tactile experiences, smells and even tastes from edible plants, Council Landscape 

Architect Dylan Robinson says. 

“Everything has been thought about to stimulate a range of senses—scented flowers, colours in 

planting and pathways, the tactile experience of the ground and walls, to where you might situate 

different plants, like planting scented and textured plants next to where you can sit and rub your 

hands through them” 

Waitaha School students and staff have been heavily involved providing ideas and inspiration for 

the design and the students will decorate tiles for an art work in the quiet space. 

Ten Selwyn schools will decorate art poles and Springston mosaic artists Macs Mosaics will be 

mosaicking a large ball that will double as a water feature which people will be able to operate 

through a ground level button. 

The decorated ball will sit at the entrance to a tactile area with a circular pathway featuring a 

boardwalk with musical bells, a section patterned with river stones and one of recycled pavers 

creating a fun cobbled effect. 

There will also be a communal area with a large table near the entrance from the northern carpark. 

A central pathway crossing the experience and linking it with the accessible car parking and Te 

Ara Ātea will include an A-frame arbour at one end that can hold patterned and coloured panels or 

hanging art work. 

A tactile wall is planned for the future, and the space is designed to be able to incorporate future ideas. 

Council opening hours for Easter 

Here is a summary of Selwyn District Council services and opening hours during Easter and Anzac Day. 

Council headquarters in Rolleston will be closed on Friday 2 April, Monday 5 April, and Monday 26 April. 

Friday 2 April kerbside collections will occur on Saturday 3 April. All other collections will occur as normal. 

Pines Resource Recovery Park will be closed on Friday 2 April. All other days it is open normal hours. 

Lincoln Event Centre will be closed on Friday 2 April, Monday 5 April and Monday 26 April. It will be open 

during the weekend for bookings. On Sunday 25 April it will open from 2–4pm for an Anzac service. 

Rolleston Community Centre will be closed on Friday 2 April, Monday 5 April and Monday 26 April. On 

Sunday 25 April it will be open in the morning for an Anzac service morning tea. 

West Melton Community and Recreation Centre will be closed Friday 2 April, Monday 5 April, Sunday 

25 April and Monday 26 April. It will be open on Saturday 3 April and Sunday 4 April for bookings only. 

Selwyn Libraries will be closed on Friday 2 April, Monday 5 April, Sunday 25 April and Monday 26 April. 

They will be open normal hours over the weekend. 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre will be open 8am–8pm from Friday 2–Monday 5 April. On Sunday 25 April it will 

open from 12–8pm. On Monday 26 April it will open 8am–8pm. 

Aquafit and swimming lessons will not run on Friday 2 April, Monday 5 April and Monday 26 April. 

The Council’s customer contact line will be operating 24 hours a day over this period for urgent issues, 

phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996). 

Options open for youth at expo 

An opportunity to expand their horizons was on offer for Selwyn 

high school students last week. 

Around 80 Year 12 and 13 students from the four Selwyn high 

schools attended the Council-run Youth Employment Expo at West 

Melton Community and Recreation Centre. 

The day offered students the chance to meet with and discuss 

career options representatives from 18 businesses and 

organisations including trades and horticulture, emergency services, 

the armed forces, the Ministry for Primary Industries and training 

institutes including Mito and Ara Institute of Technology. 

Ellesmere College student Samantha Powe, 16, said the expo had 

been helpful, giving her a lot to think about in terms of possible 

careers, even before she had finished visiting all the stallholders. 

“I’ve had some rough ideas about doing something with animals 

or with machinery, but it’s expanded my thoughts about things and 

there’s still a few more places to ask about.” 

She appreciated the variety of options offered by industry training 

organisation Mito and by the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, she said. 

The expo was an opportunity to support Selwyn young people and 

provide options beyond what they might have expected, Council 

Group Manager Community Services and Facilities Denise Kidd says. 

“We are always keen to help businesses in Selwyn as well and 

encourage young people that there are good options out there for 

them to use their talents and make the most of the opportunities 

available here in the district. We’ve had some great positive 

feedback from the organisations involved and the schools. It was 

good to hear the young people were keen and excited by the 

opportunities on offer,” she says. 

Community Recycling and 

Bulky Waste Drop-Off Day 

Bulky Waste* | Garden waste | Scrap metal | Tyres 

Child car seats | E-Waste | Cardboard 

Sunday 11 April 2021, 10am–4pm 

Hawkins Pit, Darfield 

Entry off Cullens Road, east of Bangor Road 

*Important: Please refer to strict criteria for bulky waste acceptance 

For more info check out selwyn.govt.nz/recyclingday 

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 

CC240321


Notices 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

Prime Group Rolleston Limited has applied for an on licence. Objections to this application are open until 

9 April. For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/ alcoholnotices 

Selwyn Events 

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. 

ON THE 

ROADS 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY 

BOARD MEETINGS 

Council Meeting * 

Wednesday 24 March 1pm 

Rolleston Council Offices 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee * 

Wednesday 7 April 9.30am 

Rolleston Council Offices 

*Livestreamed on the Council 

website and YouTube channel 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 

Coalgate-Glentunnel Reserve 

Management Committee 

Tuesday 6 April 7.30pm 

Coalgate Fire Station 

Doyleston Community 

Committee – Triennial Meeting 


Be prepared for emergencies 

Are you prepared for an emergency? 

Emergencies can happen at any time, but there are simple, 

practical tips that you can take now to make sure you, your 

family and your business is prepared and to make your life 

more comfortable following an emergency event. 

The Selwyn Emergency Management Team is running a 

series of free presentations on being prepared for all kinds of 

emergencies, starting in Leeston on Wednesday 31 March. 

Come and learn simple, practical steps for being ready and 

getting through emergencies such as tsunami, an alpine 

fault or other serious earthquakes, storms or flooding. 

Depending on the type of emergency, you and your family 

should be able to cope for a number of days without 

outside assistance. Understanding the likely impacts of an 

emergency can help you get through. 

Presentation Dates Time Location 

Doyleston Hall, Osborne Park 

Glentunnel Community 

Committee 

Monday 29 March 7.30pm 

Glentunnel Community Centre 

Killinchy Community Committee 


Killinchy Community Hall 

Leeston Park Committee 


Leeston Park Pavilion 

Springfield Township 

Committee 

Tuesday 6 April 7.30pm 

Tawera Memorial Hall 

Tai Tapu Community 

Association 


Tai Tapu Hotel Function Room 

Wednesday 31 March 2021 7–8.30pm Leeston Primary School 

Wednesday 19 May 2021 7–8.30pm Darfield Recreation Centre 

Wednesday 18 August 2021 7–8.30pm Lincoln Event Centre 

Wednesday 3 November 2021 7–8.30pm Selwyn Sports Centre, Rolleston 

On the Roads 

Pavement repairs are taking place on Leaches Road and Te Pirita Road. Traffic management 

is in place for these works. 

Please take care and follow traffic management instructions around our roadwork sites for 

your safety and the safety of others. 

HAVE YOUR SAY... 

We have some 

big decisions ahead of us 

Consultation on our Long-Term Plan 2021–2031 

opens on Monday 29 March. 

Visit selwyn.govt.nz/thisway2031 to find out more. 

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What’s Your Poison? – 

Kim Hill 

Stewart Building, Lincoln 

University, 6.30pm 

A panel discussion hosted by Kim Hill 

and organised by Lincoln Envirotown 

will examine issues of around the 

use of agri-chemicals in your garden 

such as pesticides, their management 

of pests, diseases and weeds and 

their impact on the environment. $5 

koha appreciated. See Eventbrite 

kimhillpresents-poison.eventbrite.co.nz 

Employment Zone Clinic 

Leeston Library, 9.30–11.30am 

Delivered by the Ministry of Social 

Development, this drop-in clinic 

will support people into work, and 

employers with staffing needs. 

Employment Zone clinics allow 

you to access one-on-one support 

around job seeking, redundancy, 

staff retention and recruitment. Free. 

Bookings not required. 

Community Law Clinic: 

Employment 

Rolleston Library, 6.30–7.30pm 

Hosted by qualified lawyers from 

Community Law, these sessions aim 

to provide free advice, assistance 

and guidance in navigating the justice 

system. Free. Bookings not required. 

Rolleston Drive-in Movie: 

Pokémon Detective 

Pikachu (PG) 

583 East Maddisons Road, 

Faringdon, 7–9pm 

Drive in and enjoy a great evening 

with this hit film for all the family. After 

the demise of his father, Tim teams 

up with his father's Pokémon partner, 

Pikachu to work on an unfinished case. 

Bookings essential at Eventbrite.co.nz. 

Site open at 6pm and food vendors 

available. Bookings essential, go to 

selwyn.govt.nz/events. 

Easter Mini Gym Party 

Rolleston Community Centre, 

9.30–11.45am 

A fun preschool celebration with 

activities, treats and more! $5 per 

child, drop-in. Visit selwyn.govt.nz/ 

events for more dates and locations. 

Easter Craft Roadshow 

West Melton Community and 

Recreation Centre, 3.30–5pm 

Pop down to your local community 

centre for some Easter crafting fun! 

Bookings essential. Book or find more 

locations and dates at selwyn.govt.nz/ 

events. 

For information on listing a community event visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

0800 SELWYN 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

SelwynDistrictCouncil


Community Recycling and 

Bulky Waste Drop-Off Day 

Bulky Waste* | Garden waste | Scrap metal | Tyres 

Child car seats | E-Waste | Cardboard 


Hawkins Pit, Darfield 

Entry off Cullens Road, east of Bangor Road 


Cemetery Pit, Southbridge Leeston Road 

*Important: Please refer to strict criteria for bulky waste acceptance 

For more info check out 

selwyn.govt.nz/recyclingday 

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OUR PEOPLE 

‘I was morbidly obese’ 

• From page 17 

So you can speak Te 

Reo Māori? 

Yes, I’m doing my 

Masters in Te Reo Māori 

now. I’m looking at how 

Shakespeare uses the 

natural world in his 

imagery and plays to 

explain human behaviour, 

and comparing it to 

the way that Māori use 

the same thing in their 

Whakataukī, their 

proverbs. I haven’t even 

started my research and 

I know it is going to be 

similar. 

What are your hobbies? 

I love watching TV 

series, crime thrillers and 

I’m a geek when it comes 

to Star Trek and things like 

that. So my wind-down 

is watching a really good 

television story. I have a 

new puppy, his name is 

Coach named after a TV 

character, Coach Taylor 

from Friday Night Lights. 

I am training him. I play 

solitaire, often I’ll play 

cards when I’m stuck in a 

plot point, and I can work 

it out. I love having coffee 

with friends. I love reading. 

I love swimming, we have a 

pool, it’s not a very big pool 

but I do lengths in that. 

I love living in Lincoln, I 

love Selwyn. I’ve written a 

SUCCESS: Tania Roxborogh at the New Zealand 

Book Awards for Children in 2017. 

short story about Motueka 

and talking about the 

Southern Alps being like a 

quiet kaumātua just sitting 

there, keeping us safe. 

You’ve had battles in 

adulthood as well, with 

weight? 

In my book Fat Like Me 

I kind of chronicle how 

is it that this tiny, skinny 

little kid, young adult, 

ended up being morbidly 

obese. It’s a memoir. For 10 

years (following my second 

pregnancy) I was morbidly 

obese and I tried so hard, 

but I also comfort-ate as 

well. People would say just 

eat less and exercise more. 

And I would exercise, and 

just not lose any weight. I 

ended up having a gastric 

by-pass, and I lost 60kg. 

It’s been the best thing that 

ever happened to me. 

What does your future 

hold? 

I always think teachers 

should have a break after 

seven years, probably I 

will look to see if I can 

have a break and carry on 

with my study. I want to 

be a healthy older person, 

healthy and strong. I feel 

very blessed at the 

moment. 

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Strength 

in numbers 

How we’re rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine 

We have secured enough doses of the Pfizer vaccine for everyone 

16 years and over in Aotearoa. Any vaccine’s strength is in numbers. 

The more of us who get vaccinated, the stronger and safer we’ll all be. 

It will give us more freedom in our daily lives, and more options for our 

whānau, our businesses and our country. Because when we roll up our 

own sleeves, we’re helping to protect all of us. 

Here are the key facts about the Pfizer vaccine: 

It’s safe 

It has been approved by our own 

Medsafe experts. It’s also already 

been used successfully all around 

the world by millions of people, 

and by thousands here in 

New Zealand too. 

It’s effective 

The Pfizer vaccine is 95% 

effective when you receive 

both doses. 

It’s free 

The vaccine will be free for 

everyone in the country. We have 

secured over 10 million doses of 

the Pfizer vaccine. That’s enough 

for all of New Zealand. 

New Zealand’s vaccination rollout plan 

The rollout plan for the Pfizer vaccine is simple. Everyone in the country aged 16 and over falls into 

one of four groups. Firstly, we’ll protect those most at risk of picking up the virus in their workplaces 

– and then those most at risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19. 

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Border and MIQ workers 

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people in high-risk areas 

65+ and people with 

underlying health 

conditions or disabilities 

Everyone else 

aged 16 and over 

More strength. More freedom. More options. 

We’ll let you know when it’s your turn for the vaccine. Until then, please 

keep using the NZ COVID Tracer app, and stay home if you’re sick. 

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SMILES: Julie Cockburn, John Small, Andrew Stratton, Jye Dye, Ange 

Wanoa and Charlene Richardson of Weedons Blue secured a 6-3 win in 

the Malvern tennis competition. 

Epic tie-breakers clinch 

win for Weedons Blue 

WEEDONS BLUE won 

the final of the Malvern 

presidents tennis 

competition on Saturday. 

Weedons Blue and 

Green fought it out with 

long rallies and three epic 

tie-breakers, which could 

have gone either way at the 

Weedons courts. 

Weedons Blue secured 

the win 6-3. 

Players of the day were 

Ange Wanoa and John 

Small, from the Blue team 

for their three wins on the 

day, with two of them being 

tie-breakers. 

Weedons Blue also won 

the trophy for the round 

robin competition, 12 

points ahead of Courtenay 

East, against the 14 teams 

in the strongly fought 

Malvern competition. 

Weedons tennis has 

grown as a club, over the 

last 10 years, joining the 

presidents competition 

with one team, under the 

leadership of Julie Cockburn. 

Two teams were 

entered two years later, 

drawing in locals from the 

surrounding area. 

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SPRINGSTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 

ONE HUNDRED YEARS CELEBRATION 

Come one and all, join Springston Rugby Club 

in May this year as we celebrate 100 years of 

grassroots Green and Black club rugby. 

About this Event: 

The Springston Rugby Football Club Centenary 

is celebrated on May 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th 

2021 at the Springston Domain, 460 Ellesmere 

Junction Road Springston, New Zealand 7674. 

What’s Happening: 

• Thursday 6 May - Free Entry 

Juniors Training starts 5pm and Senior Training from 

6.30pm. Bar open and great chance to come and 

watch some of the current teams train at their best. 

• Friday 7 May - Free Entry 

Meet and Greet from 6pm. Div. 3 Friday night rugby 

is on with Springston vs Lincoln, kick-off around 7pm. 

The bar will be open, and nibbles will be supplied 

after. 

• Saturday 8 May - Free from 9am till 5pm 

Club Day from 9am, food, fun and a bouncy castle 

for the kids. Come and support the Clubs biggest day 

on home soil. Games times to be confirmed closer to 

event, but expect a full day of junior rugby as well as 

our senior teams, Colts, Div. 2 and Div. 1 playing. 

Ticket Purchase: https://srfc100years.eventbrite.co.nz 

Friday 7th May - Free - Meet and greet 

Saturday 8th May - Club Day - Free until 5pm, $50 per 

person for the evening from 6.30pm 

Tickets include: Welcome pack, free bus, great 

entertainment and a weekend supporting your 

favourite club. 

• Saturday 8 May - From 6.30pm $50pp 

Evening Celebrations, gates open 6.30pm. Join 

us for an evening of celebrations, speeches, 

auctions and all. Music, drink specials and 

nibbles for everyone to enjoy. Free bus 

available to Lincoln, Rolleston and Hornby, 

departing from 11.30pm. Cash preferred (the 

internet availability is still awful), 18+ event 

only, NO BYO, NO GLASS, NO DOOR SALES, no 

ticket - no entry. 

• Sunday 9 May - Free 

Golden Oldies, Springston Rams vs Lincoln 

Lizards, kick off 1pm. Some would say the 

biggest event of the weekend, don’t miss the 

Rams fight it out on the field and fight the 

hangover at the same time. Free BBQ for all to 

enjoy and a great afternoon for the family.



SCHOOLS 

Rolleston Christian School year 6 to 8 pupils spent 

three days at Glentui Meadows for their senior 

camp last month, nestled in native bush at the 

foot of the Southern Alps. “As a Silver EnviroSchool, 

this was the perfect environment to extend our 

learning on kaitiakitanga. There is nothing we love 

more than an epic outdoor classroom,” senior 

hub leader Mandy Cleave said. Activities included 

stream monitoring, abseiling, bivvy building and 

team sports and activities. 


Springston School recently held its annual craft day. Year 1 to 8 pupils entered their creations into a wide range of sections, 

including crafty recycle, flower arranging and food art. “It was a very busy but fun day for all,” deputy principal Wendy Hamlin said. 

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HOME PROFESSIONALS 

Swimming pools 

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Imagine the sound of laughter as family 

and friends enjoy splashing around in 

your new pool next summer. Installing 

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as they enjoy a staycation at home. 

It is a great time to organise the 

installation of your new pool with locally 

owned and operated supplier Lagoon 

Pools who will make your dream come to 

life. 

“We really enjoy helping home owners 

to create the ideal spot for family to 

gathering during the warmer months.” 

Not only does Lagoon Pools install the 

pool, they can offer the complete package 

including paving, decking, landscaping 

and fencing to ensure your entire pool 

area looks amazing. 

“The pool area can be a stunning visual 

point all year round with the cover off 

and the lights on,” says Julie Hastings 

who owns Lagoon Pools with husband 

Warren. 

Lagoon Pools 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. There really is a pool for any site. 

Lagoon Pools supplies 100 per cent 

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structural warranty and a lifetime osmosis 

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Additional features including pool 

lighting, fountains, swim jets and spa 

jets etc which enhance the pool area 

transforming it into an extended living 

space where family and friends can relax, 

Julie says. 

It takes around five days to install a 

pool and the finishing touches can take 

from four to eight weeks depending upon 

the design. 

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Looking after 

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filter needs 

Pumps & Filters is the go-to place for 

solutions to your domestic or business 

needs whether it is a low-pressure 

shower, a pump for your caravan or 

energy savings for your water use. 

Nitrates in drinking water has become 

a recent concern and they can provide 

a solution with a under bench filtration 

system which means your glass of water 

will taste as it is meant to be. 

For current caravan and campervan 

owners or those looking to see local with 

one in the future instead of travelling 

overseas, Pumps & Filters has a range of 

12v and 24v campervan pumps in stock. 

A low-pressure shower is never good, 

particularly in the colder months, and 

is more common in older homes. A 

solution is a shower booster pump 

which is easily installed and can boost 

hot water pressure throughout the entire 

home. Pumps & Filters also supply 

underfloor heating pumps. 

Saving energy is often on the top of 

land owners’ lists whether you have 

a lifestyle block or a small farm. The 

company has a range of household 

pumping options and brands to choose 

from providing constant water pressure. 

The energy savings come via inverter 

technology and they are suitable for 

both drinking water in domestic systems 

and for gardening applications. 

Future plans for Pumps & Filters 

include irrigation sprinklers and popups 

for domestic installations. 

The company specialises in solutions, 

delivering a fast and efficient service to 

residential, commercial and industrial 

customers throughout Canterbury. They 

are also happy to provide on-site visits 

and quotations. 

Pumps & Filters are open from 8am 

until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday at 551 

Halswell Junction Road, with plenty 

of parking outside. Phone them on 03 

423 1925 or 0800 478 633 (which will 

also reach them after hours), email 

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

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

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Enhance your outdoor 

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Canterbury’s summer sun can be hot and intense so when you want to 

enjoy being outside with family and friends, but need to feel comfortable and 

relaxed, locally owned company Shadecraft can meet all your needs. 

Specialising in custom-made shade options, Shadecraft has been in 

operation for 17 years and prides itself on its many satisfied customers. 

Business is mostly generated through word of mouth, says owner Mark 

Levey, and he thanks all those who have referred Shadecraft to other 

customers. 

The products are of the higher standard and Mark is always available and 

generally on site during installation to ensure things run smoothly. 

One of Shadecraft’s most sought after products, Mark says, has been the 

Eclipse canopy which offers and outdoor area protected from all weather 

conditions, but still lets in the natural light. These can also be fitted with drop 

blinds to fully enclose the area. 

Shade sales are another popular choice. These provide protection from the 

sun while also visually enhancing the area and offering ambiance for those 

social gatherings. 

Other options available from Shadecraft include carports, umbrellas and 

louvres. 

So if you are considering enhancing your outdoor area for next summer 

or you need some advice for what would work in your space, give Mark 

a call on 0800 742 332, Cell phone 0274 981239 or visit their website at 

www.shadecraft.co.nz. 

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In the Garden 

March brings a change of season, and 

changeable weather. Winter veggie gardens 

begin in Autumn, so get on to sowing seeds 

of winter crops now. Lawns will appreciate 

a good feed of fertiliser after a hot, dry 

summer. Choose a cooler, overcast day – and 

one with rain forecast is even better. Make 

sure the lawn gets a good soak of water after 

application so the fertiliser can work its magic. 

Edible Garden 

Prepare your winter veggies by sowing seeds 

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New technology 

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The cooler weather is coming and if 

you need to turn up the heat the Blaze 

King from Heatstore brings long lasting, 

sustainable warmth to your home. 

A cosy home is a happy home and 

a blazing wood fire that lasts all night 

can make all the difference. Blaze King 

fires do just that with new catalytic 

technology enabling the fire to produce 

thermostatically controlled heat all night 

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“People really enjoy waking up to a 

warm home without worrying about the 

fire going out during the night. They can 

then add more wood to the fire when 

they get up, turn up the heat and they’re 

in a cosy home no matter what the time 

of the day is,” says Heatstore Commercial 

Manager David Chalklen. 

Blaze King log burners can last 12 

or more hours without having to be 

stoked up and work by using a clean air 

technology that raises the temperature of 

the smoke to burning point. 

“Being able to generate heat from 

otherwise wasted energy in smoke 

allows for a much cleaner burn, easily 

meeting and raising the bar for log 

burners available in New Zealand and 

Environment Canterbury’s ultra-low 

emission burner (ULEB) standards.” 

Customer feedback has been 

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they never had a fire that heats the whole 

home and keeps going all night. Even 

those who live in rural areas and don’t 

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buy Blaze Kings. 

Blaze King has a 40-year history of 

making wood fires and a 30-year award 

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wood fires, mainly to heat homes in the 

freezing Canadian winter. They are also 

very energy efficient burning up to 30 per 

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HeatStore’s showroom is at 2/472 

Blenheim Road has over 20 different 

types of log and pellet burners on display 

and the team are happy to provide their 

expert knowledge to ensure you make 

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Decorating trends for 2021 

Colour and decorating trends for 2021 

feature a s some extremes for decorating 

from cool and calm to sharp and 

sophisticated. 

If you would like to adopt an optimistic 

mood in your home, look to rich warm 

colours, bold patterns, shapes and 

textures. Yellows, oranges and reds do 

the job like no other when it comes to 

bringing cheeriness and energy to enliven 

and invigorate a space. 

Another alternative is an easy breezy 

look which fits beautifully in a seaside 

bach but also as a casual and comfortable 

vibe at home. Beach colours that evoke 

the sea, sky, sand and surrounding 

scenery to create a soothing space. This 

sort of colour scheme is not only easy on 

the eyes, it can also be easily adapted to 

warmer and cooler weather. 

Pair these hues with 

blonde timbers, natural 

rattan, seagrass baskets 

and linen in the warmer 

months and heavily 

textured woven throws 

and rugs when the cooler 

weather sets in. 

Changing times require 

changing measures. With 

the popularity of cool greys 

slowing, colour palettes are 

showing signs of warming 

up. Beige and taupe are 

becoming the ‘new’ go-to 

neutrals offering dreamy 

elegance. The retro 

obsession of recent years 

has helped quietly sneak 

in pops of brown décor, 

but now that we’re in the 

new decade, it seems we’ve 

reached a tipping point for 

chocolate hues to make a 

bigger splash. 

One reason why brown is 

on the rise may stem from a desire 

to shift away from the pinker 

and redder palettes that have 

been pervasive. Warm 

terracotta and golden 

beiges are maturing, 

and browner tones have 

begun to come forward 

as a natural progression 

of those hues. The overall 

demand for increased 

sustainability and our 

growing need to feel more 

connected to nature, also 

makes brown a logical candidate 

for decorating. 

Don’t forget your home’s exterior 

as a way to make an impact, 

including pops of colour adding 

refreshing curb appeal among 

oceans of neutral weatherboards. 

Whether it is a section of creativelycoloured 

cladding, a front door in an 

eye-catching hue or a collection of 

freshly painted pots lining your front 

walkway, it often doesn’t take much 

to make your home a standout. 

When it comes to outside, there 

is no hotter choice than black for 

fences and weatherboards and 

choose a paint that means you can 

see more of your timber’s grain and 

get an appealing rustic country barn 

aesthetic. 

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GARDENING 

Cold-tolerant feijoas 

make good pickings 

HEALTHY: Feijoas are easy to grow and have 

many nutritional benefits. 

THE AROMA and 

flavour of fresh feijoas is 

unbeatable. 

Feijoas are easy to grow 

and will provide you with 

oodles of fruit in late 

autumn. 

Feijoas are an excellent 

resource for hydrating the 

body and providing soluble 

fibre that combat a build 

up of toxins in the digestive 

system. 

Originally from Brazil, 

these fruiting trees are 

becoming more popular. 

Eating one feijoa supplies 

around 25 per cent of the 

recommended daily allowance 

of vitamin C. Feijoas 

can be eaten fresh as part 

of a breakfast, whole fruits 

for lunch and used in pies 

and puddings. 

Eating two to three fresh 

fruits per week will provide 

numerous nutritional 

benefits. 

A wide range of types 

are available – some 

varieties are self-fertile, 

but will produce heavier 

and more regular crops if 

pollinated by one or more 

varieties. 

Plant at least two 

varieties to ensure crosspollination 

and good 

fruiting. 

Plant feijoas in a sunny 

position in free draining 

soil. 

Feijoas make a fantastic 

hedge that will tolerate 

wind and even coastal conditions. 

Feijoas can be planted in 

containers. 

They will tolerate frost 

and cold temperatures. 

Trees will mature to 

2m-3m in height and 

approx 1.5-2m wide. 

Prune feijoas to form an 

open tree which will allow 

bird pollination, wind 

movement and sunlight for 

fruit ripening. 

Water well during long 

dry periods and when the 

fruit is developing. 

Fruit ripens in late summer 

through the autumn. 

Apply general fertiliser 

once a year in spring and 

mulch trees in dry areas. 

Harvest when wind 

fallen fruit starts to appear 

on the ground. 

When picking, select 

fruit that is slightly soft 

to the touch. Feijoas will 

ripen a little once picked 

but are best left on the tree 

to ripen naturally. 

XCV84U 

Garden Supplies 

Soil • Bark • Sawdust • Teddington Chip 

• Sand • Compost & more 

0274 313 389 

www.xcv84u.co.nz 

After almost 15 years Neil and Sue Mugford, have closed Leeston Hire (2006) Ltd . 

They would like to thank all their loyal customers and have enjoyed providing the 

equipment and advice to help with many projects over the years. 

XCV84U Garden Supplies is still trading as normal for all your landscaping 

requirements so they look forward to seeing you when it’s gardening time for all 

your Garden & Landscape supplies. 

1552 Leeston Road 

(1km North of Leeston) 

Open 6 days 8am - 5pm. Closed Sunday & public holidays. 

Explore Our Tech Kits, Saturday 1-3pm. Explore the world of tech. Circuit 

boards, Code-a-pillar, Sphero balls – what will you choose? Suitable for 

ages 8+. Free, bookings not required for this Selwyn Libraries event. Lincoln 

Library. 

What’s Your Poison? – 

Kim Hill 2021 

Today 6.30pm 

Join Kim Hill and 

panellists in a stimulating 

discussion that will 

examine issues such as – 

are pesticides good or evil? 

What is fact or myth in 

the management of pests? 

Are agri-chemicals helping 

or harming us and the 

environment? Koha of $5 

appreciated. See Eventbrite 

kimhillpresents-poison. 

eventbrite.co.nz 

Stewart Building, Lincoln 

University 

Community Law Clinic: 

Employment 

Thursday 6.30-7.30pm 

Hosted by qualified 

lawyers from Community 

Law, these Selwyn 

Libraries sessions aim 

to provide free advice, 

assistance and guidance 

in navigating the justice 

system. Free. 

Rolleston Library 

Picnic in the Park 

Thursday 5-7pm 

Spend an evening at 

Picnic in the Park, set 

to feature music, fun 

entertainment for the kids, 

a free sausage sizzle and 

more. 

Springston Domain 

Rolleston Drive-in 

Movie: Pokémon Detective 

Pikachu 

Friday 7-9pm 

Park up and tune into 

the special frequency 

on your car radio at the 

district council’s drive-in 

movies. Bookings essential. 

The movie: After the 

demise of his father, Tim 

travels to Ryme city where 

he runs into his father’s 

Pokemon partner, Pikachu. 

They team up and try 

to work on the case left 

unfinished by Tim’s 

father. PG – Violence and 

scary scenes. Site open 

at 6pm and food vendors 

available. 

583 East Maddisons Rd, 

Faringdon 

West Melton Country 

Fete 

Sunday 10am-3pm 

Friends of West Melton 

School are holding another 

fabulous country fete to 

raise funds for the school. 

Previous fetes have been a 

huge success and allowed 

the school to establish new 

playgrounds and outdoor 

areas. Go along for some 

great food, drinks and 

baking, stalls offering 

everything you can 

imagine, crazy games and 

challenges for all ages, and 

a range of fantastic local 

entertainment. 

West Melton School 

Selwyn Practicing 

Artists 

Sunday, 11am-2pm 

Enjoy watching local 

artists at work, open studio 

style, in the library. At 

each session, members of 

Selwyn Practicing Artists 

will be creating art where 

passers-by can watch, ask 

questions and learn about 

the materials and methods 

they use, and the art they 

make. Free, bookings not 

required. 

Lincoln Library 

Easter Mini Gym 

Party 

Monday 9.30-11.45am 

A fun preschool 

celebration with activities, 

treats and more. 

Rolleston Community 

Centre 

Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

Easter Craft Roadshow 

Monday, 3.30-5pm 

Pop down to your 

local community centre 

for some Easter crafting 

fun, in these roadshows 

running through to March 

31. Bookings are essential 

for this Selwyn Libraries 

event. 

Lincoln Event Centre and 

West Melton Community 

and Recreation Centre 

Malvern Spinners and 

Weavers 

Monday 10am-2pm 

If you are interested 

in spinning, weaving or 

knitting drop by and see 

the Malvern Spinners and 

Weavers at their monthly 

meeting. 

Darfield Library 

Selwyn Book Lovers 

Club 

Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm 

Love reading? If so, this 

new Selwyn Libraries’ chat 

group is for you. Read a 

new title on BorrowBox, 

then pop along to the 

Zoom chat at the end of 

the month where readers 

connect and delve deeper 

into the book. March’s 

pick of the month is The 

Dictionary of Lost Words 

by Pip Williams. 

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.


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Mercruiser & Volvo 

New Parts, 

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Cars Wanted 

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Buying damaged cars for 

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Firewood 

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MACROCARPA 

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SUPPLIES LIMITED 

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21 Manion Road, Rolleston 

Funeral Directors 

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Family Funeral with Cremation $3,950 

Chapel - 35 people, casket, hearse, cremation fees 

Full Funeral options and 

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Just Funerals, a family owned and 

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Bookings 

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03 324 4094 

Heating 

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Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

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Free Quotes 

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Pets & Supplies 

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Your local 

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Patios, Pathways, 

Residential 

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03 423 9344 

027 274 0342 

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• Trees and Shrubs Topped Shaped or Removed 

• Arborist 

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• Landscaping/Water Systems 

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• Wood Splitter for Hire 

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Trades & Services 

PEST CONTROL 

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Office: 03 337 9553 

Scott Warlow: 021 168 6118 

Established 1987, Qualified 

& Experienced Professionals 

Member of Pest Management 

Association of NZ 

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Arthur’s 

Roof & Property 

Moss Kill & Proof 

Silicone Sealing 

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Gutter Clean/Repairs 

Pest Control 

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Bird Proofing 

03 347 2635 

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Re Roofing 

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Spouting 

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Division of Tuffnell Drainage Ltd 

14 Centrum Lane, Rolleston 

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• CCTV 

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• Driveways 

• Trenching 

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• Truck/Digger Hire 

• Post Driving 

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Selwyn 

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03 741 1783 

027 332 8086 

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BATHROOM TILER 

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Public Notice 

Minor amendment to the enrolment scheme of 

Yaldhurst Model School 

The Ministry of Education is proposing a minor amendment to the 

enrolment scheme of Yaldhurst Model School. 

This is to account for roading changes on Pound Road and Sir 

John McKenzie Ave, update the written description to the current 

format, clarify which addresses on Grays Road are in-zone and 

clarify the exclusion of the commercial development at the south 

end of Pound Road. 

This amendment proposes that students will be enrolled if they 

live within the home zone described on the website - 

http://www.yaldhurst.school.nz/ 

The enrolment of out-of-zone students is governed by the 

provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. 

Comments can be made to 

Canterbury.EnrolmentSchemes@education.govt.nz by 24 April. 

Minor amendment to the enrolment scheme of 

Ararira Springs Primary – Te Puna o Ararira 

The Ministry of Education is proposing a minor amendment to the 

enrolment scheme of Ararira Springs Primary – Te Puna o Ararira. 

This is to clarify the inclusion of Verdeco Park, clarify the western 

boundary of the home zone (inclusion of the western end of Farm 

Road) and make a very small change to better reflect eligibility to 

enrol in the North East of the home zone. 

This amendment proposes that students will be enrolled if they 

live within the home zone described on the website - 

ararira.school.nz/about/zone/ 

The enrolment of out-of-zone students is governed by the 

provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. 

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MILITARY EXERCISE 

Grenade Activity 

31 March 2021 

The general public is to be advised that a New 

Zealand Army Exercise will be conducted in 

the West Melton Rifle Range area over the 

period 31 March 2021 

The exercise will involve up to 90 personnel 

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The throwing of HE grenades will be 

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The New Zealand Army takes fire risk seriously 

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For more information please contact: 

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Public Notices 

MILITARY EXERCISE 

Urban Exercise 

22 – 31 March 21 

The general public is to be advised that a New 

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the Burnham area over the period 22 – 31 

March 21. 

The exercise will involve up to 55 personnel of 

3rd and 4th Signal Squadrons from Burnham 

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Training will involve soldiers conducting 

urban patrols both mounted and dismounted 

and whilst carrying small arms. 

Soldiers may be seen patrolling around 

Burnham Camp with weapons over the period 

22 – 26 March 21 and may be seen patrolling 

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28 – 31 March 21. 

Blank rounds, pyrotechnics and speaker 

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Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 24TH mARcH, 2021 

The epitome of lifestyle luxury 

A rare opportunity presents itself, to secure this exceptional lifestyle 

property. A grand abode spanning 475sqm, perfectly positioned to 

maximise the sun and the privacy of this 4-hectare block. 

Comprising five spacious double bedrooms, two-three living areas, family 

bathroom and two tiled ensuites. 

The formal lounge makes a bold statement with its high cathedral ceiling 

and stunning large window which beautifully frames the view to the 

back paddocks, and the second lounge provides another space to relax. 

The large open plan kitchen offers a stylish working space with an 

abundance of bench and storage space, including a stunning butler’s 

pantry. 

You will love the outdoor entertaining spaces which are perfectly set up 

for entertaining and feature an outdoor fireplace and a pizza oven. 

The third lounge/rumpus room is a great multi use space - currently set 

up as a gym, and of course no stone is left un-turned with the addition of 

a great size separate laundry. 

Triple car garaging with internal access, a carport, plus large external 

shed to accommodate the boat and caravan or horse floats. 

Attic storage, security camera and alarm system, electric gates, zoned 

ducted heating, internal vacuum system, gas fire, chicken coups and a 

glass house are just some of the many extra features this impeccable 

quality home provides. 

This exquisite home offers endless options for large or extended families. 

Viewing is strictly by appointment, so contact us today and prepare to be 

impressed. 

Price: Offers over $1,999,999 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

Listing ID: TLR21938 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston 

Brendan “Big Red” Shefford 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 224 4733 

Mandie Ashwell 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 552 4478 

630 Hoskyns Road, West Melton 

Viewings by appointment only 

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the ability to put clients instantly at ease. With a diverse range of vendors across the city 

getting to benefit from her passion, enthusiasm and drive, Emily’s personality and serious 

sales skills will ensure you get the best price for your property. 

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out on her Springston lifestyle block, horse riding or spending time with her family. If you 

or someone you know are considering a move - give Emily a call, she would love to help! 

Emily Cooper 

021 022 79626 | 03 662 9933 

emily.cooper@harcourts.co.nz 

harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz 

Emily 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Your home for local property 

Four Seasons Realty

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Sheffield Vogel Street-Roecombe Road 

Residential Development Land - Sheffield 

Conveniently located to the great outdoors, yet commutable distance to Christchurch, is this exciting greenfield residential 

development opportunity. 

10 hectares of contiguous land with the township of Sheffield, on flat fertile soils with multiple access options. 

Sheffield is a proud and well serviced township which boasts a Recreation reserve, swimming pool, town hall and primary 

school along with the Famous Sheffield bakery and Hotel. 

This is an exciting opportunity which demands attention of discerning investors in a strong residential market. 

Viewing by appointment. 

For Further Information Contact - Matt Collier 027 205 6626 

Deadline Sale closes Friday 2nd April, 2021 at 12.00pm 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/DFL83180 

Matt Collier 

M 027 205 6626 

E mattc@pb.co.nz 

Kirwee Kirwee Plains 

Rural Lifestyle Sections - Kirwee Plains 

Located close to the growing service centre of Rolleston and within easy commuting distance of Christchurch City enhanced by 

the additions to the southern motorway that are certain to reduce the 25-minute countryside drive to the City. Convenient 

access to services including schooling at both Kirwee and nearby Darfield. This central location with the Southern Alps & 

Waimakariri River on its backdoor provides a wealth of recreational activities for a truly genuine lifestyle option. 

• Titles expected August 2021 

• Power and town water supplied 

• Fibre internet available 

• Reticulated sewage scheme supplied 

Sections will be offered for sale by way of a Helmsman Auction 27th March 11am Kirwee Rugby Club Rooms, High Street, 

Kirwee. 

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

Auction 11.00am, Sat 27th Mar, 2021, (unless sold prior), Kirwee 

Rugby Club Rooms 

High Street 

Kirwee 


Web pb.co.nz/DFU61229 

Gareth Cox 

M 021 250 9714 

E gareth@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Kennedys Bush 1 The Ridge 

If you are looking for size and comfort! 

This beautiful (approx) 473m2 home on a 1,461m2 section is positioned in an elevated setting in Kennedys Bush, giving you 

stunning views of the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps to the North, and Lake Ellesmere to the South-West. 

The well-appointed kitchen, featuring stone benchtops, a 90cm free standing oven and separate scullery with sink, is open to a 

sun-lit dining area. Bifold doors create a luxurious indoor/outdoor flow and lead from the dining area onto a large Garapa deck 

in the easy-care back yard, perfect for entertaining! The dining area adjoins two living areas, one with a gas fire, and both with 

outside access. 

The master is located on the main floor with a vaulted ceiling, walk-in wardrobe, large windows and French doors to take 

advantage of the views. Off the master is a fully tiled ensuite with a double shower and underfloor heating. The main floor has 

two further double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a fully tiled all-in-one bathroom. Over the garage sits a large rumpus 

room with French doors leading out onto a long balcony with views to the South-West. 

5 3 2 3 

For Sale By Negotiation 


Web pb.co.nz/ROU83759 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

We live it! 

We love it! 

We list it! 

Creating the dream 

April Nicholls 

Residential Sales Consultant 

M 027 737 6474 

P 03 929 0306 

E april@pb.co.nz 

Holly O’Connell 

Residential Sales Consultant 

M 027 428 4318 

P 03 929 0306 

E holly.o’connell@pb.co.nz 

pb.co.nz 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 

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

Proud to be here

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[Edition datE] 

Dressing your property 

up for sale 

Your house is on the market and you hope to 

get a good price. While market performance will 

largely influence this, presenting your home at its 

best will help. 

First impressions count from 

the moment potential buyers view 

a property from the street to the 

moment they walk through the front 

door. 

Weed the garden, cut back unruly 

shrubs and prune trees where needed. 

Kill off weeds in the lawn, sprinkle 

grass seed over bald patches and 

fertilise the lawn. 

Indoors, tidy up. Get rid of excess 

or bulky furniture, toys, books, hobby 

items or fitness equipment and if too 

many photos on the wall pack these 

away so the home looks roomy. 

If there is a gap or a room needs 

enhancing, look at what you have. A 

piece of furniture might be painted up 

or an old leather bound book popped 

on the coffee table. Shelves will also 

add depth to a narrow space while 

mirrors may give the illusion of a 

larger space. In entryways, add an easy 

chair, small table, bookcase or large 

vase. 

Awkward spaces such as coved 

ceilings in attics or upstairs rooms 

might be converted into storage 

shelving and the room given a purpose 

as an office, playroom or extra 

bedroom so viewers can see how the 

room might be used. 

Stow possessions neatly in 

containers, shelving or tidily in 

cupboards; highlighting the storage 

potential within the home, ensuring 

it is clean and tidy for viewing at any 

time. 

Move the pets outside as not all 

buyers will be pet lovers while some 

may suffer pet allergies putting them 

off a house if they see a pet inside. 

If parts of the house look tired, 

consider renovating by painting 

walls, replacing worn carpet, or 

modernising the kitchen, bathroom 

and toilet; rooms that should sparkle. 

Replace tired cabinetry, or the benches 

and cupboard/drawer fronts then 

update old toilets, showers or kitchen 

appliances. Modernising these rooms 

can lift the final selling price. 

Use consistent and light paint 

colours throughout for balance and 

seamlessness, making the house 

appear more spacious. An effect that 

is increased when walls and curtains 

share the same or a similar colour. 

Consider the personality and 

purpose of a room. Bright colours 

lift living areas especially if large and 

open. However, bedrooms are suited 

to calmer softer colours with just a 

touch of bold. Layer bedding or use 

throws for effect along with cushions 

or a stuffed toy in a children’s room. 

With curtaining, smaller patterns or 

plain fabrics are the rule for smaller 

rooms whereas larger patterns make 

spacious areas cosier. If blinds or 

drapes are past their best, replace these 

even if it is only with neutral cotton 

curtains. The effect will be worth it. 

Eco-friendly features will also add 

value for some buyers though not 

universally, however earthy natural 

colours and features are popular. 

Consider who your target buyers are 

likely to be and what will appeal to 

them. 

Move the pets outside 

as not all buyers will 

be pet lovers while 

some may suffer pet 

allergies

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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 & Surrounds 

2 bedrooms 

Section 250m2 plus 

Price up to $500,000 

Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 

felicity.dc@raywhite@raywhite.com 


3 bedrooms 

Land up to 10 acres 

Price up to $1,000,000 

Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 



Bare land 

Up to 10 acres 


Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 


Rolleston/Dunsandel/Leeston 

2-3 bedrooms 

First Home Buyers 



Contact 

Lorraine Gardiner 021 207 6661 

lorraine.gardiner@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton/Lincoln/Tai Tapu 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

3 car garage or 2 car + workshop 

Sunny living areas 

Price $750,000 - $850,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

4 bedrooms or 3 plus a study 

Newer home preferred 


Price $750,000 - $850,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Rolleston/Lincoln 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Modern home 

Family size section 


Contact 

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Prebbleton/Tai Tapu 

4 bedrooms, 2 living areas 

Space to park a caravan 


Price up to $1,200,000 

Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

2 living areas preferred 

Possible rent back options 


Contact 



Prebbleton 

5 bedrooms or 4 plus an office 

Section 800m2 plus preferred 


Contact 



Rolleston 

3+ bedrooms, 2 living areas 

I/A double garage plus extra garaging 

Section size flexible 

Price $700,000 - $800,000 

Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

3-4 bedrooms 

Any size section 

Any price 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 

trina.rea@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Rolleston 

3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

First Home Buyers & Investors 


Price $500,000 - $550,000 

Contact 



Leeston/Southbridge/ 

Springston/Dunsandel/Rakaia 

3-4 bedrooms urgently required 



Contact 



Lincoln 

4 bedroom home (prefer Liffeyfields) 

Established but modern (8-10 years) 

Section around 1000m2 

Price $700,000 - $900,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 


2 living areas 

Flexible section size 

Price up to mid $600,000’s 

Contact 



Rolleston 

Required urgently! 

2 bedrooms, 1+ bathrooms 

Easy care section 

Price to $500,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

2 living rooms or open plan 


Contact 



Rolleston 


2 living areas 

3 car garaging 

Price $600,000 - $800,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, nice spec 

2-3 car garaging 


Price $750,000 - $900,000 

Contact 



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)

Incorporating show homes 

in your planning process 

There are many things to think about when you’re 

considering building a new home. 

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Browsing show homes is a fantastic way 

to get you thinking about practicalities, 

needs, aesthetics and your wish list! Here 

are a few consideration’s to help spark your 

planning process. 

• What is your exterior style? What kind 

of homes do you like? Look around and 

take a mental note of what you are drawn 

to most. 

• What kind of exterior materials do you 

like? Once you’ve worked out the look 

you like, research what materials are 

available and find out about durability. 

• How will you use your house? It’s 

important to most people to have a good 

indoor/outdoor flow and attractive, 

sheltered outdoor living. Imagine your 

home in various seasons. 

• Landscaping is important. Look around 

and consider what you like and don’t like. 

Are you a structured formal garden type 

or do you like a contemporary native 

style? 

• Sustainability and future-proofing 

aren’t just buzzwords anymore. It’s 

very important for your new home to 

be environmentally friendly. Research 

insulation requirements, solar hot water 

heating, ventilation options and new 

technology to ensure your home will be 

affordable to run. 

• Interior décor is really exciting. This is 

where show homes can really help you get 

to know current trends, colours, beautiful 

furnishings and furniture. Collect home 

magazines and figure out what you’d love 

to emulate. 

• Also, pause to give thought to 

architectural components inside. Do you 

remember a raised ceiling? What kind of 

finishing do top homes use and which 

styles are you drawn to? 

• Heating is also a consideration. Have a 

look at what show homes are offering. 

• Kitchens form the heart of the house. 

Show homes give you insight into the 

latest styles, materials and storage 

facilities available. 

• Bathrooms are another big component. 

They need to be as luxurious as you can 

make them, so start dreaming. 

Kitchens form the heart 

of the house. Show 

homes give you insight 

into the latest styles, 

materials and storage 

facilities available. 

Thinking about 

selling? 

I have had multiple enquiries from buyers wanting to 

purchase a property between 1—4ha, either bare land 

or with a dwelling. Located around Leeston, Southbridge 

or Dunsandel. 

If you are considering selling please contact me today. 

John Bailey 

027 893 0234 

03 375 4700 

john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz 

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

Sections 

available soon. 

Westwood - Lock in your lot online! 

In a first for Canterbury, you will soon be able 

to select and secure sections online. 

The name Faringdon is now synonymous with quality infrastructure, 

plentiful green spaces and a lifestyle and investment potential that 

comes from living in the fastest growing region in New Zealand. 

Section sizes ranging from 450m 2 - 950m 2 . 

LE22068-V3 

Register your interest now at 

www.faringdon.co.nz 

WESTWOOD

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FINAL NOTICE 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Broadfield Lot 3 Waterholes Road 

Strategic land holding 41.1292ha 

Presently zoned 'Inner Plains', (subdivision to 4ha lots a complying activity) and being fully irrigated this significant 

land parcel will be hugely appealing to lifestylers, farmers, developers and investors given its close proximity to the 

amenities of the Rolleston township and Christchurch City. Currently operating as a dairy grazing operation, this 

41.1292ha bare land block has two road frontages, quality soils and fencing, two wells plus a fantastic array of 

outbuildings. Land of this significant size so rarely becomes available, especially in this sought-after location and 

with this much scope. The sale of this land represents an exciting chance to purchase one of the largest land parcels 

this close to the city. Seize this opportunity. 

bayleys.co.nz/5514561 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

1pm, Wed 31 Mar 2021 

View by appointment 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 

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

FINAL NOTICE 

NEW LISTING 

Lincoln 7 Durey Road 

Southbridge 14 Taiaroa Place 

Classic meets contemporary 

4 3 2 3 

You have found it! 

3 2 1 1 1 

This immensely relaxing family residence occupies an 

easy-care 1.17-hectare section within the idyllic rural 

landscape of Lincoln. Settled in the heart of the openplan 

living and dining area is the superbly appointed 

kitchen that comes complete with a scullery and 

double ovens. All living spaces have outdoor access to 

decking, and a beautifully established pergola 

represents a private, alternative backdrop for outdoor 

occasions. The grounds are well-sheltered and with its 

own well, two-bay shed, two paddocks, woodshed 

and dog run, this tranquil retreat is one opportunity 

not to be missed. 


Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

1pm, Wed 31 Mar 2021 

View 12-12.30pm Sun 28 Mar 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

This 130sqm (approximately) home would suit any 

family looking for an easy-care, low maintenance 

home, those looking to get on the property ladder or 

as a rental investment. Bursting with potential there is 

plenty of scope to modernise this 1980s home. The 

entranceway provides a sunny nook to sit and enjoy 

the views to the garden and leads you through to the 

generous living area which features large windows 

that allows the natural light and sun in. The living area 

is complemented by a log burner to keep you cosy 

and warm in the winter months. 


Asking Price $425,000 

View 12-12.30pm Sun 28 Mar 

or by appointment 

John Bailey 027 893 0234 

john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz 

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

bayleys.co.nz

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ALTOGETHER 

BETTER 

Ben Turner 

027 530 1400 

Chris Jones 

027 220 5043 

Jo McIntosh 

027 384 4279 

Kevin Jenkins 

027 577 4232 

We’re extremely proud of our talented Selwyn Team. 

The highly skilled salespeople that we have across all areas 

of property means we are confident in promising the best 

service and skills to all clients in the area. 

Selling your property? Contact your local Bayleys expert. 

Adrienne Goodeve 

021 977 877 

Bianca Davidson 

027 322 9055 

Craig Blackburn 

027 489 7225 

Emma Groom 

027 555 1075 

Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559 

Bayleys Leeston 03 375 4700 

bayleys.co.nz 

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

Evan Marshall 

027 221 0910 

Haley Smith 

027 341 3846 

John Bailey 

027 893 0234 

Nathan Collett 

027 826 1535 

Sam Sidey 

027 346 3500 

Suzy McPherson 

027 695 0519 

Tim Dyer 

027 495 0979 

Urszula Bedggood 

027 338 7889 

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Lifestyle

A large, quality home sited in a private and established 

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

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City. 

The home features four bedr oms (master with 

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

and living along with formal dining, lounge and 

conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large 

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care 

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging, 

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and 

security system are just a few of the many extras on 

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone 

spacious office/studio that gives options for 

those who require a dedicated work from home space 

or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative. 

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections, 

this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being 

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

Selwyn Times 

Auction (unless sold prior) 

Thursday 19 October, 2pm 

411 Blenheim Road 

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164 

Karen Hennessy 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 967 0186 

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

W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017 

Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging 

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

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

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

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

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

spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen 

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

together with define dining, living & study spaces that 

The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden 

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

bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms, 

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat 

featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe 

system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with 

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

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

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

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

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

2 heat pumps. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.flemington.co.nz 

DeaDline Sale: 

Closing 4pm on Monday 

11th June 2018 

(unless sold prior) 

rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148 


Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton 

Sarah Booth 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 527 8258 

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 224 4733 

Lincoln - 03 325 7299 

Ro leston - 03 347 9988 

West Melton - 03 347 9933 

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S 

W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018 


Licensed (REAA 2 08) 

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Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

From cold house to cosy home: 

How to heat your house for winter 

pellet fire will have specific requirements 

for set-up based on the quality of pellets 

being used. Switching pellet brands can 

cause the fire to burn too hot and set the 

flue alight. Pellet fires are more hands on 

than a heat pump, but not labour intensive 

like chopping wood. 

Central heating 

There are two types of central heating: 

the first requires a sub-floor or roof cavity 

to locate a gas burner or heat pump air 

handler (which distributes warm air 

through a series of bulky, large sized 

ducting); the other option uses warm 

As the weather cools and the winter 

winds see you hunting down warmer 

spaces, taking stock of your home now 

could make all the difference. Heating 

Specialist Darren Munden from Mico 

talked us through available heating 

options. He said, “Be mindful of open plan 

living and how your home is insulated. 

We lose a lot of heat through windows, so 

good joinery and furnishings will help.” 

Heat pumps 

Heat pumps are popular, accounting 

for approximately 65% of market sales. 

There are plenty of options suitable to 

most budgets, and a multitude of install 

companies with competitive pricing. Just 

be sure to do your research; use someone 

reputable. Heat pumps are an efficient 

way of heating and positioning your heat 

pump up high to blow the air down has a 

double impact on your space. The bonus 

is that you can cool your space on warmer 

days. The cost to install can be higher if 

you choose a unit above 5 kilowatts (you’ll 

need a power upgrade) but because almost 

every house has electricity, almost every 

home can have a heat pump. 

Wood fires 

Fire is mesmorising. It creates ambience 

and is great to snuggle up in front of. We’re 

restricted to using ultra low emissions 

models, so there are fewer options 

available, but the Canterbury-made 

Woodsman Serene is a good example. Lack 

of competition means ultra low emissions 

burners can be expensive. Be careful not to 

burn wood that’s too wet (oils can 

build up in your chimney and catch 

alight) and don’t place flammable 

items on or near the fire. The thing 

to remember with a wood burner, 

is you’ll need to chop the wood 

yourself or pay to have it brought 

in. 

Gas 

While still achieving the visual 

that fire provides, the ‘one-button’ 

solution that a gas fire gives might 

be the option for you. There are 

many options on both price and 

kilowatt, with add-on’s available to 

heat more rooms. But burning gas 

isn’t environmentally friendly, you’ll 

need to flue it through your roof or 

back wall, and you need gas ordered 

and delivered. 

Pellet fires 

Pellet fires aren’t common 

anymore and most aren’t being 

replaced when they reach the end 

of their life. They should only be 

installed by a professional; each 

water delivered from a water boiler 

through pipes, into a concrete slab 

or wall-mounted radiators. Central 

heating is a quick, efficient way to 

heat an entire home consistently, 

with a button or time-programmed 

controller thermostat. But for all 

its efficiencies, central heating is a 

less used solution; it can be difficult 

to retrofit and has expensive install 

costs compared to single-room 

heating. 

If you’re wondering where to 

start, call Mico on 03 366 2464 

or head into their showroom at 

163 Montreal Street. Heating 

consultants are available to assist. 

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Wednesday 24 Th MaRCh 

12 Kakapo Place, Rolleston 

Ray White Town & Lifestyle 

ThuRsday 25 Th MaRCh 

24 Rembrandt Drive, Rolleston 

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 

4 Cris Lodge Courts, Hornby 


1 Clydesdale Way, Barton Fields, Lincoln 


8 Barcote Lane, Rolleston 

Property Brokers 

saTuRday 27 Th MaRCh 

69 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston 




14 Crown Close, Prebbleton 


9 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston 


31 Kaniere Avenue, Hei Hei 


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sunday 28 Th MaRCh 

17 Samuel Street, Hoon Hay 


85 Carnaveron Drive, Lincoln 


12 Kakapo Place, Rolleston 


84 Derretts Road, Hororata 


5 Maurice Street, Lincoln 


79 Renoir Drive, Rolleston 


14 Taiaroa Place, Southbridge 

Bayleys Canterbury 

7 Durey Road, Lincoln 


1/469 Cashel Street, Linwood 


5A Maurice Street, Lincoln 


18 Riverside Lane, Rolleston 


29 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston 

Matson & Allan Rolleston 

3 Marlowe Place, Rolleston 


7A Maurice Street, Lincoln 


22 Chapman Street, Leeston 


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22 Torlesse Crescent, Darfield 




122B East Belt, Lincoln 


14 Crown Close, Prebbleton 


1/522 Weedons Road, Rolleston 

Matson & Allan Rolleston 

90 Westholme Street, Strowan 


7B Maurice Street, Lincoln 


23 Whitcombe Place, Darfield 


30 Pentire Parade, Lincoln 


1445B Leeston Road, Doyleston 


8 Barcote Lane, Rolleston 


13 Cliff Street, Coalgate 

Matson & Allan Darfield 

3 Cris Lodge Courts, Hornby 


6 Vasari Grange, Rolleston 


9 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston 


31 Kaniere Avenue, Hei Hei 

Harcourts Lincoln 

1 Clydesdale Way, Barton Fields, Lincoln 


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 

SELLING YOUR HOME? 

Potential buyers are 

likely to be living in your 

neighbourhood, it’s an 

area that they already love 

and are actively seeking 

to stay in. That’s why it 

makes sense to advertise 

your property in the 

Selwyn Property Guide. 

We are the only media 

that reaches across the 

entire Selwyn District. 

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Arthur’s Pass 

1 

77 

Springfield 

Glentunnel DarfieldTempleton 

Rolleston 

Burnham Lincoln 

Dunsandel Tai Tapu 

Leeston 

For cost effective, highly 

targeted advertising that delivers 

results, contact a local Real 

Estate Company that advertises 

in the Selwyn Property Guide.

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M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 

Selwyn 

Experts’ 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

ROLLESTON - 29 Riverstone Drive 

IMMACULATE AND SOUGHT AFTER 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

ROLLESTON - 44 Park Lane 

A SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOME 

NEW LISTING 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Master suite with WIR and ensuite 

• Two separate living areas 

• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops 

• Walk in pantry 

• Separate laundry 

• Fabulous internal storage 

• Wonderful outdoor living area 

• Highly desirable location 

Viewing: Sun 12.30pm – 1.00pm 

Deadline Sale. All offers to be presented on or 

before 1pm, Tuesday 6th April 2021 


View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0860 

Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

• Substantial 274sqm (approx.) home 

• Four large double bedrooms 

• Master with walk in robe and ensuite 

• Two expansive separate living areas 

• Modern kitchen with walk in pantry 

• Log burner and Heat Pump 

• Private 792sqm (approx.) section 

• Desirable location 

Price: Neg Over $725,000 



027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

LEESTON - 727 The Lake Road 

HAZELNUT ORCHARD? ENGINEERING 

BUSINESS? LIFESTYLE? 

NEW LISTING 

DARFIELD - Creyke Road 

TORLESSE ESTATE – STAGE 2 

SECTIONS NOW SELLING 

• Tidy two bedroom home plus separate studio with 

bathroom 

• Large 240m 2 (approx.) engineers shed with office, 

toilet, three phase power, gantry and roller doors 

• Hazelnut Orchard with 2200 (approx.) fully producing 

trees with shelter and infrastructure 

• Hazelnut production business with all associated 

plant from raw product to packaging 

• All equipment associated with harvesting and 

processing of Hazelnuts included in sale 

• Property divided into several paddocks for stock 

grazing 

• Comes with several handy sheds including hay barn 

Price By Negotiation 


Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

• 14 Prime Sections ranging 2100m 2 to 8600m 2 

• Power, telephone, fibre and town water to the 

boundary 

• Restrictive covenants in place to protect your 

investment 

• Close to all Darfield amenities 

For Prices, Covenants and Further Terms of 

Sale please go to: 

www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/TorlesseEstate 


Chris Flanagan 

027 433 4657 

chris@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

ROLLESTON - 1/522 Weedons Road 

THE ULTIMATE IN LIFESTYLE LIVING 

• Ultimate in lifestyle living on 4 hectares 

• Large two story 250m 2 (approx.) family home 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Master bedroom has its own ensuite and WIR 

• Master has pleasant views overlooking property 

• Four separate living areas 

• Great indoor-outdoor flow 

• Modern kitchen and separate laundry 

• Mature garden setting of trees and lawns 

• Implement shed & cattle yards 

• Well fenced and subdivided with mature 

trimmed hedges 

• Early inspection is recommended 

Viewing: Sun 1.00pm - 2.00pm 

Deadline Sale. All offers to be presented 

on or before 4pm, Thursday 1st April 2021 




Mb 027 433 4657 

chris@marealestate.co.nz 

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


027 433 4657 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 


027 636 3576 

Amelia Nisbet 

027 376 3868 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757

Selwyn Times: March 24, 2021

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