Selwyn Times: May 12, 2021
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
WEDNESDAY, MAY <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Connecting Your Local Community<br />
starnews.co.nz<br />
Fighting<br />
fires a<br />
family affair<br />
Page 8<br />
Lincoln dampen<br />
Springston<br />
celebrations<br />
Page 14<br />
Crash hasn’t put former<br />
Sheffield farmer off flying<br />
• By Robyn Bristow<br />
NOSE-DIVING INTO a<br />
paddock in a light aircraft<br />
has not put 73-year-old Alan<br />
Macdonald off flying.<br />
The former Sheffield farmer,<br />
who now lives in Rangiora, had<br />
just started taking lessons, in a<br />
bid to tick off one of the items on<br />
his bucket list — learning to fly.<br />
He smashed his wrist, suffered<br />
cuts, bruising, a couple of<br />
black toenails, and whiplash<br />
when the plane crashed into a<br />
paddock on a farm near Glentui<br />
last week.<br />
Both he and the Canterbury<br />
Recreational Aircraft Club’s<br />
chief instructor, Stewart Bufton,<br />
were taken to Christchurch<br />
Hospital, but have since been<br />
discharged. • Turn to page 4<br />
SPIRIT NOT DENTED Alan Macdonald visited Rangiora Airfield last week to find his missing shoe. It was wedged under<br />
the rudder pedal after his plane crashed in a Glentui paddock on April 29 . PHOTOS: ROBYN BRISTOW & GEOFF SLOAN<br />
GET CONNECTED WITH<br />
Scorch<br />
Broadband<br />
0800 726 724<br />
www.scorch.co.nz<br />
Hunters<br />
find<br />
badly<br />
injured<br />
trail biker<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
A DEER hunter has spoken of<br />
finding an injured trail bike rider<br />
who had been screaming for help<br />
for 27 hours and would not have<br />
survived another night in the<br />
bush.<br />
Michael<br />
French, of<br />
Rolleston, was<br />
going hunting in<br />
the Rakaia River<br />
bed area with his<br />
friends Charlie<br />
Robertson and Michael<br />
Jay Dreaver, of French<br />
the Rakaia area, on Friday.<br />
The three 18-year-olds were<br />
in their four-wheel-drive vehicle<br />
on a track off Dobbins Rd,<br />
Southbridge, when they saw a<br />
motorbike at the side, lying upside<br />
down, about 7pm.<br />
They stopped their vehicle, got<br />
out, and saw the injured 38-yearold<br />
lying in grass beside the road,<br />
about 2m from the bike.<br />
“I said: ‘Are you alright?’, he<br />
said: ‘No, I have fallen off my<br />
motorbike and I have been here<br />
for a couple of days now’,” French<br />
said. • Turn to page 4<br />
Need<br />
water?<br />
From consent to the pump<br />
We can help you with water wells<br />
residential irrigation lifestyle<br />
03 324 2571 www.drilling.co.nz
2 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
from the editor’s desk<br />
GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100<br />
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100<br />
Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd<br />
PO Box 1467, Christchurch<br />
starmedia.kiwi<br />
THERE ARE two amazing<br />
survival stories on our front<br />
page today.<br />
Retired former Sheffield<br />
farmer Alan Macdonald<br />
is learning to fly. That new<br />
chapter in the 73-year-old’s<br />
life could have been rather<br />
tragic when he and his instructor<br />
nose-dived into a<br />
paddock while practising<br />
how to get out of engine<br />
failure trouble.<br />
A farm worker from the<br />
Southbridge area can thank<br />
his lucky stars for the chance<br />
arrival of Michael French<br />
and his two mates who found<br />
him badly injured after coming<br />
off his motor bike.<br />
French and his mates had<br />
been duck shooting but<br />
decided to start looking for<br />
deer when they chanced<br />
across the farm worker –<br />
who had been lying in scrub<br />
overnight.<br />
He may have not survived<br />
another night.<br />
– Barry Clarke<br />
NEWS<br />
Susan Sandys<br />
Ph: 021 914 742<br />
susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
Lynette Evans<br />
Ph: 364 7434<br />
lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi<br />
news<br />
Collecting bread tags for a good cause<br />
Lucy McMenamin has collected thousands of bread bag tags and wants<br />
more people to contribute so she can fund a wheelchair for disabled<br />
people in South Africa.<br />
Page 13<br />
The best-read local newspaper,<br />
delivered to 20,926 homes<br />
every week.<br />
Ladbrooks • Tai Tapu • Leeston • Lincoln<br />
Southbridge • Prebbleton<br />
Rolleston • Burnham • Kirwee<br />
West Melton • Darfield • Arthur’s Pass<br />
community events<br />
Celebrate New Zealand Music<br />
<strong>May</strong> is New Zealand Music Month, head along to <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries and<br />
help promote local artists. Saturday, 11am-1pm.<br />
cinema<br />
@<br />
17 West Belt, Lincoln<br />
Page 22<br />
MEARES WILLIAMS<br />
LAWYERS<br />
Over 10 Years<br />
in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Tuesday, 11 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
11:00 AM The Father<br />
1:30 PM Private Hire<br />
3:20 PM Locked Down<br />
5:40 PM The Pinkies are Back<br />
7:30 PM Twist<br />
M<br />
PG<br />
M<br />
Wednesday, <strong>12</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
11:00 AM Cousins<br />
PG<br />
1:00 PM Six Minutes to Midnight M<br />
3:00 PM French Exit<br />
M<br />
5:10 PM Then Came You M<br />
7:10 PM Locked Down M<br />
Thursday, 13 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
M 11:00 AM Blackbird<br />
1:00 PM Then Came You<br />
3:00 PM Finding You<br />
5:20 PM Locked Down<br />
7:30 PM The United Way<br />
Friday, 14 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
11:00 AM Locked Down<br />
1:30 PM Cousins<br />
3:30 PM French Exit<br />
5:45 PM Finding You<br />
8:00 PM The Father<br />
M<br />
M<br />
TBC<br />
M<br />
E<br />
M<br />
PG<br />
M<br />
TBC<br />
M<br />
apollo.thelaboratory.co.nz or ph 3253006<br />
Private Hire enquires to goodparties@thelaboratory.co.nz<br />
Saturday, 15 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
11:00 AM Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway G<br />
1:00 PM Tom & Jerry The Movie G<br />
4:00 PM Private Hire<br />
6:00 PM The Father<br />
M<br />
7:50 PM Locked Down M<br />
Sunday, 16 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
10:30 AM Cousins<br />
<strong>12</strong>:30 PM Finding You<br />
3:00 PM Locked Down<br />
5:30 PM The United Way<br />
7:20 PM Twist<br />
PG<br />
TBC<br />
M<br />
E<br />
M<br />
gift vouchers<br />
available<br />
ROLLESTON OFFICE<br />
78 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />
Kieran Heenan<br />
Anita Molloy-Roberts<br />
Belinda Ferguson<br />
Emma-Jane Moore<br />
Kate Warren<br />
W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz<br />
T: (03) 374 2547<br />
E: reception<br />
@meareswilliams.co.nz<br />
Offices also located at:<br />
43 Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />
225 Papanui Road, Christchurch<br />
Need funding for your<br />
Creative Communities<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> can help!<br />
Funding is available to groups or individuals with<br />
community-based creative projects that promote<br />
arts or culture in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />
Applications for this funding round close at 5pm,<br />
Friday 28 <strong>May</strong>.<br />
Visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/artsfunding for more<br />
information and to apply.<br />
project?
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
BUILDING consent applications<br />
to the district council continue<br />
to lift the roof off previous<br />
records.<br />
The council has launched two<br />
innovative industry partnership<br />
programmes to help deal with<br />
the exploding numbers. March<br />
saw a massive 372 applications,<br />
the highest ever, while there<br />
was 264 in April. Numbers have<br />
grown steadily from about 220<br />
per month prior to lockdown<br />
last year.<br />
The council says there is a<br />
national shortage of building<br />
consent officers, and the huge<br />
number has created a backlog<br />
in processing. Average consent<br />
times are now over the 20 working<br />
days statutory time frame.<br />
Demand for inspections is also<br />
exceeding the number of inspectors<br />
available.<br />
The council has hired three<br />
new consent staff, and launched<br />
two programmes – a professionals<br />
partnering arrangement and<br />
a training package.<br />
The professionals partnering<br />
arrangement will see professionals,<br />
such as designers, builders,<br />
developers or building companies,<br />
be able to apply to become<br />
council’s partners if they meet<br />
the criteria. Once they join the<br />
programme they will be able to<br />
have their consents fast-tracked<br />
as long as they meet, and continue<br />
to meet, certain criteria.<br />
District council building<br />
manager Vanessa Mitchell said<br />
this would standardise how<br />
application information was<br />
presented and allow the council<br />
to focus on higher risk elements,<br />
such as site specific matters and<br />
weather tightness.<br />
“We want to work with the<br />
industry, using the skills that<br />
are out there, with the people we<br />
know are already doing things<br />
right,” Mitchell said.<br />
“It will reduce red tape where<br />
possible, speeding up the process<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Bid to tackle increasing number<br />
of building consent applications<br />
while still allowing us to focus<br />
on risk areas of the consent, and<br />
continuing to support population<br />
growth in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.”<br />
The training package will help<br />
train new building consent officers<br />
on the job.<br />
The council will hire six new<br />
trainee staff in July and support<br />
them through an intensive<br />
28-week in-work training<br />
programme. Following this, they<br />
will receive ongoing support to<br />
achieve a relevant qualification<br />
that is required for staff carrying<br />
out technical functions.<br />
“The proposal has been well<br />
received, with 28 applications<br />
for the six positions, including<br />
students and builders looking<br />
BUILDING<br />
BOOM:<br />
Demand for<br />
inspections<br />
is exceeding<br />
the<br />
number of<br />
inspectors<br />
available.<br />
PHOTO:<br />
GEOFF<br />
SLOAN<br />
to retrain.”<br />
Mitchell said the programme<br />
would have long-term benefits<br />
for the industry and the district.<br />
“There’s a national shortage<br />
of building consent officers, so<br />
we are positioning ourselves to<br />
support people into work and<br />
help our community,” Mitchell<br />
said.<br />
Very few councils had the<br />
capacity to run such an initiative,<br />
but as the fastest growing<br />
district in the country, <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
needed to be innovative and<br />
think differently to meet growth.<br />
In the meantime, the council<br />
is continuing to encourage those<br />
applying for building consents to<br />
be patient and plan ahead.<br />
NEWS 3<br />
In Brief<br />
NITRATE TESTING<br />
About 100 people were given an<br />
indicator of the nitrate levels in<br />
their drinking water. The <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Waihora Water Zone Committee<br />
hosted the testing on Wednesday<br />
at Darfield Library. Using an<br />
optical sensor, an Environment<br />
Canterbury scientist ran bottled<br />
water through the sensor,<br />
returning a nitrate concentration<br />
number on a digital sensor. The<br />
Ministry of Health has set the<br />
Maximum Acceptable Value for<br />
nitrate in drinking water at 11.3<br />
mg/L. A spokesperson said the<br />
testing was done for the residents,<br />
not ECan monitoring, so results<br />
were not recorded. The zone<br />
committee will host a second<br />
nitrate testing workshop in<br />
Leeston on <strong>May</strong> 18, from 1-4pm.<br />
WRIST BANDS AT POOL<br />
Wrist bands to help to keep<br />
children under eight safe while<br />
swimming are available at <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Aquatic Centre. The wrist bands<br />
were recommended by Worksafe<br />
for all pools nationally, following<br />
the death of a seven-year-old who<br />
drowned at a pool complex in<br />
the North Island last year. Active<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> manager James Richmond<br />
says the bands, introduced last<br />
week, would help lifeguards to<br />
identify swimmers needing the<br />
most caregiver supervision. Under<br />
five-year-olds are given a green<br />
band and those aged five to seven<br />
an orange band.<br />
Bras and<br />
shape Wear<br />
ShOppING AT ITS BeST<br />
• No underwires<br />
• Straps do not fall down<br />
• Full support from beneath<br />
the bust<br />
• No shoulder strap pull<br />
• Over 200 size combinations<br />
• Outlasts other bras three to one<br />
• Unique Shape Wear<br />
FREE<br />
CONSULTATIONS<br />
& FITTINGS<br />
Formerly<br />
Jeunique Bra<br />
Beauty Bra Prebbleton<br />
Contact Lisa Tempero 03 550 0297 or 027 370 0914<br />
www.beautybra.co.nz | lisatempero@outlook.com<br />
NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER<br />
TO THE NZ JET BOATING<br />
COMMUNITY FOR OVER<br />
50 YEARS<br />
• Part Boats & Hulls<br />
• Turn Key Packages<br />
• New Jet Units<br />
• Custom Fabrication<br />
• Expert Advice<br />
SERVICING<br />
Peter Tonkin<br />
03 962 0505<br />
peter.tonkin@hamiltonjet.nz<br />
• Spare Parts Retailer<br />
• Jet Unit Refurbishment<br />
• Engine Tune-Ups<br />
• Insurance Repairs<br />
• Impellor Reconditioning<br />
2378252<br />
It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Baby<br />
21st – 29th <strong>May</strong><br />
Fri / Sat 7.30pm / Sun(23rd) 2pm / Tue – Sat 7.30pm<br />
Adults $59* / Senior / Student $49*<br />
Group 6+ $5* off per ticket. Tuesday Treat $10 off per ticket<br />
Variety Theatre Ashburton are proud to bring<br />
you ‘It’s only Rock ‘n Roll baby! The show has<br />
been created and is directed by well-known local<br />
performer Gavin Templeton, with his daughter<br />
Sarah as Musical Director and joining them is<br />
Choreographer Jessie Thomson.<br />
Wonderland Glow Show<br />
Monday 13th September<br />
0-5 years 10am, $13.50*<br />
6-<strong>12</strong> years 11-30am, $15.50*<br />
The Glow Show team is back with a<br />
“Kiwified” interpretation of Alice and<br />
Wonderland with Wonderland Glow Show.<br />
Let your imagination soar as you are<br />
transported into another world of giant scale<br />
glow-in-the-dark puppetry.<br />
book<br />
now<br />
For more information<br />
www.ateventcentre.co.nz<br />
An Evening With Simon O’Neill – Jackie Clarke<br />
and Tim Beveridge<br />
Sunday 27th June 4pm<br />
Adult $89.90* / Senior / Group 6+ $79.90* each<br />
Student $75*<br />
Fall in love with Simon O’Neill, Jackie Clarke<br />
and Tim Beveridge with an unforgettable<br />
evening of music and entertainment. See Simon<br />
O’Neill, Jackie Clarke and Tim Beveridge in<br />
Concert, as you’ve never seen them before in<br />
this once in a lifetime musical event.<br />
Friends! The Musical Parody<br />
Friday 24th September 7-30pm<br />
Premium $89.90* / A -Reserve $79.90* /<br />
School age $69.90* /<br />
Groups A Reserve 10+ $69.90*<br />
Friends is touring New Zealand for the first<br />
time. The Musical Parody takes a hilarious<br />
look and remembers the TV phenomenon<br />
that rules the 90’s. This is a hilarious<br />
good–hearted romp through our favourite<br />
moments from the hit TV<br />
03 307 2010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz *Service fees apply<br />
Masport clean-burning, NZ made wood fires<br />
Designed by Kiwis to meet the unique heating needs of New Zealand homes<br />
Stay comfortable all year round with<br />
Fujitsu’s sleek, stylish Lifestyle Range.<br />
HEAT PUMPS FROM $1999 inc GST INSTALLED!<br />
2020<br />
Heat Pumps<br />
Fujitsu’s Catechin Filters are approved by<br />
the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation<br />
NZ’s Sensitive Choice ® programme.<br />
Pellet and Wood Fire Specialists<br />
472 Blenheim Road<br />
Sockburn<br />
Phone: 03 343 1651<br />
Open 8:30am - 5pm<br />
Sat 10am - 3pm<br />
www.heatstore.co.nz<br />
03 381 6950<br />
info@powersmart.co.nz<br />
powersmart.co.nz<br />
FREE<br />
consultation from<br />
your local Accredited<br />
Heat Pump Expert
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
4<br />
NEWS<br />
•From page 1<br />
‘‘I was really lucky. I won’t be<br />
playing golf anytime soon,’’ Macdonald<br />
said.<br />
But he has every intention of<br />
carrying on<br />
with his lessons<br />
as soon as his<br />
body is willing.<br />
‘‘You have to<br />
get back on the<br />
horse again. I<br />
am not going<br />
Stewart<br />
Bufton<br />
to let it (the<br />
crash) beat me.<br />
‘‘It is a lovely<br />
view up there. On a fine day, it<br />
is serene. You get a view of the<br />
countryside from another perspective.<br />
‘‘I also want to see my farm in<br />
Sheffield, which my son has now,<br />
every now and then from the air.’’<br />
Macdonald and Bufton were<br />
practising engine failure protocols<br />
when the plane clipped<br />
power wires and nose-dived, at<br />
low speed.<br />
‘‘I was under instruction when<br />
we caught some wires on the opposite<br />
side of the hedge we were<br />
climbing over,’’ Macdonald said.<br />
‘‘It was a slow speed, low<br />
altitude accident. It happened<br />
in micro-seconds, so I didn’t get<br />
time to have any thoughts as we<br />
nose-dived into the paddock,’’<br />
Macdonald said.<br />
He did not want to comment<br />
further about the crash until the<br />
Civil Aviation inquiry was held<br />
to establish what went wrong.<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
‘You have to get back on the horse again’<br />
• From page 1<br />
French said the man, who lived<br />
and worked on a nearby dairy<br />
farm, explained he had been lying<br />
there unable to move since he<br />
came off his bike about 3.30pm<br />
the previous day. They phoned<br />
111.<br />
He said the man seemed in<br />
good spirits generally, even asking<br />
for his prized motorbike to be<br />
rescued before he was. However,<br />
he could not move and had no<br />
feeling in his body.<br />
He was also “stone cold” to the<br />
touch, wearing only jeans, gum<br />
boots, T-shirt and a polar fleece<br />
top. With -5 deg C temperatures<br />
forecast for that night, French<br />
said he and his friends were<br />
relieved they had come across the<br />
man when they did.<br />
“It was very coincidental that<br />
we drove up that track that<br />
night,” he said.<br />
He said the man recounted<br />
having been able to hear fourwheel-drive<br />
vehicles in the river<br />
SLOW-SPEED: The plane Macdonald and Bufton were in<br />
clipped these power lines before crashing.<br />
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN<br />
Last week, Macdonald went<br />
to the Rangiora Airfield to have<br />
a look at the plane, and search<br />
for his log book, and one of his<br />
shoes, which was found stuck<br />
under the rudder pedal.<br />
His family had been belatedly<br />
told that Macdonald was intending<br />
to take flying lessons.<br />
His daughter, Bridget, told<br />
Charlie<br />
Jay<br />
Robertson Dreaver<br />
nearby throughout the day, and<br />
yelling for help, but no-one hearing<br />
him. He had his cellphone<br />
with him, and could hear it ringing,<br />
but could not retrieve it as he<br />
could not move.<br />
Leeston Constable Herb Inwood<br />
said the actions of the three<br />
deer hunters in saving the injured<br />
rider was commendable.<br />
“He wouldn’t have survived<br />
another night,” Inwood said.<br />
A resident on the neighbouring<br />
farm of Rakaia Island Dairies,<br />
Kim Morton, said the area was<br />
isolated and it was not surprising<br />
no-one heard the man yelling.<br />
“If someone didn’t find him,<br />
him he was mad: ‘‘I said I hoped<br />
he didn’t fly away too soon. He<br />
nearly did,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘They were incredibly lucky.’’<br />
His wife, Christine, said it was<br />
traumatising to get a call from<br />
a policeman to tell her about<br />
her husband being involved in a<br />
plane crash.<br />
She continues to have nightmares<br />
about what might have been.<br />
‘‘That’s what has been waking<br />
me in the night. The thought of<br />
them burning to death,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘But we will be all right. It<br />
could have been worse.’’<br />
She reminded her husband<br />
of their wedding vows — in<br />
sickness and in health — as<br />
she helped to shower and dress<br />
him.<br />
He wouldn’t have survived another night – police<br />
no-one would have known he<br />
was down there,” she said.<br />
St John said it was notified via<br />
a 111 call at 7.<strong>12</strong>pm, and sent two<br />
ambulances and a rapid response<br />
vehicle. St John took the man to<br />
Christchurch Hospital in a serious<br />
condition.<br />
Southbridge Volunteer Fire<br />
Brigade chief Shane King said the<br />
brigade responded to the scene<br />
with its four-wheel-drive utility<br />
appliance, and assisted police and<br />
ambulance at the scene.<br />
Open Day<br />
Thursday 27th <strong>May</strong><br />
4-6pm<br />
New brochure<br />
out now.<br />
What’s On<br />
in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Term 2 <strong>2021</strong><br />
<strong>May</strong> – July<br />
Choosing a high school which gives you the opportunity to be<br />
motivated, happy, challenged and supported is essential in your<br />
years as a young adult to set you up for a full and enriched life.<br />
During our open day we will have guides to take you around<br />
the school. You can also hear presentations by the principal,<br />
head students and Year 9 students in the hall at 4pm or 5:40pm.<br />
Events<br />
Libraries<br />
Recreation Centres<br />
Lincoln High School Open Day<br />
Thursday 27th <strong>May</strong>, 4–6pm<br />
25 Boundary Road, Lincoln<br />
(03) 325 2<strong>12</strong>1<br />
lincoln.school.nz<br />
Pick up a copy from any<br />
Council facility or view it online:<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />
Pools
POLICE SUSPECT just<br />
one person is responsible<br />
for a vandalism attack on<br />
community rooms at Rolleston’s<br />
St John ambulance station.<br />
The trail of damage included<br />
a smashed television, a pool<br />
of urine on the floor and food<br />
smeared into the carpet.<br />
Senior Sergeant Dean Harker<br />
said video camera footage from<br />
a commercial premises nearby<br />
had captured one person who<br />
was a possible suspect.<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
“We just need to try and identify<br />
who it is,” Harker said.<br />
Regional general manager St<br />
John South Island Craig Stockdale<br />
said it was disappointing<br />
the charity’s public space was<br />
vandalised. The break-in was<br />
believed to have taken place<br />
sometime overnight on Sunday<br />
last week.<br />
Stockdale said the space<br />
was heavily used by the community.<br />
The damage has forced<br />
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
NEWS 5<br />
Community rooms at St John station vandalised<br />
a meeting of the charitable<br />
organisation’s youth division to<br />
be postponed until this week,<br />
while a public first aid course<br />
that was also due to be held<br />
in the facilities had to be<br />
relocated.<br />
Hororata event a glowing success<br />
As the sun set over the plains on Saturday,<br />
10 hot air balloons glowed brightly<br />
in the dimming light. What followed<br />
enthralled the 10,000 who attended<br />
the Hororata Glow Festival. With the<br />
balloons burning in time to music, it was<br />
a symphony of light, colour and sound.<br />
Then as most of the balloons slowly<br />
deflated, lasers took over the night sky.<br />
The festival also featured a live band and<br />
activities such as walking inside a hot air<br />
balloon, Canterbury University science<br />
demonstrations, an inflatable movie<br />
theatre, a fairy tree, UV art, a warm-up<br />
cube and massive fairground. Hororata<br />
Community Trust executive officer Cindy<br />
Driscoll said organisers were grateful<br />
to Ballooning Canterbury and all the<br />
balloonists who travelled from around<br />
New Zealand and flew over Hororata<br />
skies leading up to the festival. “We<br />
wanted to create a festival which made<br />
people ‘glow’ and we succeeded. We have<br />
something special in Hororata.” Ballooning<br />
Canterbury chief pilot Michael Oakley<br />
said it had been an amazing festival and<br />
week of flying. “We are grateful to all the<br />
farmers who have happily had us land on<br />
their farms. (The festival) is such a huge<br />
team effort and we are really proud of the<br />
performance we put on for the massive<br />
crowd.”<br />
Hororata Community Trust executive officer Cindy Driscoll<br />
and Ballooning Canterbury chief pilot Michael Oakley are<br />
happy with the success of the glow festival.<br />
PHOTOS:<br />
DAVID<br />
BAIRD
6 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Closer<br />
than you<br />
think!<br />
Six fields so close to home.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>'s fields offer uncrowded slopes, friendly Kiwi hospitality and<br />
the easiest access to some of the best back country skiing in the<br />
world. Not to mention affordable skiing for the whole family!<br />
Mixed-terrain skiing from beginner to advanced, on-mountain<br />
accommodation, on-site café and bar facilities and snow schools<br />
with highly qualified instructors.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> is the perfect destination for a quick afternoon roadtrip, a<br />
daytrip or a minibreak. Explore your district this season!<br />
Porters Alpine Resort<br />
Our closest field to Rolleston perfect for family skiing, offering a<br />
friendly relaxed atmosphere. Visit Porters Lodge for a delicious<br />
meal or stay overnight in the bunk-style accommodation. Gentle<br />
runs combined with easy lifts aim to foster the passion for skiing.<br />
portersalpineresort.com<br />
Temple Basin<br />
The perfect option for those seeking a ski experience outside the<br />
norm. Breath-taking views, warm hospitality, night skiing, a ski-in<br />
ski-out lodge and rope tow access to peaks on the main divide<br />
make this a unique field. templebasin.co.nz<br />
Home to six stunning ski fields<br />
offering small field support with<br />
big field fun.<br />
Access all six fields * with the Chill<br />
6 Pass. Visit chillout.co.nz<br />
Broken River<br />
Boasting some of New Zealand's best off-piste, soft-snow skiing<br />
and snowboarding. Broken River offers an authentic kiwi ski<br />
experience. Everyone is welcome. The atmosphere is laid-back<br />
and friendly. You’ll quickly feel part of the “family”.<br />
brokenriver.co.nz<br />
Mt Olympus<br />
An incredibly fun and lively atmosphere not to be missed! The Top<br />
Hut offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation and is a popular place<br />
to stay with a great vibe, it’s fully catered with a bar and home of<br />
the famous Mt O hot-tub. mtolympus.co.nz<br />
Craigieburn<br />
Located just over 90 minutes’ drive from Rolleston between<br />
Springfield and Arthur's Pass. Craigieburn is a non-profit club<br />
field run by passionate members. craigieburn.co.nz.<br />
Mt. Cheeseman<br />
Ski and board instruction, full ski rental facilities, a warm day lodge<br />
with wrap-around deck and a licensed café. There is also an ice<br />
skating rink located at Forest Lodge at the base of the mountain.<br />
Kids 10 and under ski FREE! mtcheeseman.co.nz<br />
On-site catering<br />
and bar facilities<br />
On-mountain<br />
accommodation<br />
Gear hire<br />
Ski School<br />
TEMPLE BASIN<br />
ARTHUR’S<br />
PASS<br />
BROKEN RIVER<br />
CHEESEMAN<br />
MT OLYMPUS<br />
CRAIGIEBURN<br />
Waimakariri River<br />
CASTLE<br />
HILL<br />
N<br />
WEST MELTON<br />
SHEFFIELD<br />
DARFIELD<br />
CHRISTCHURCH<br />
PORTERS<br />
SPRINGFIELD<br />
ROLLESTON<br />
VISIT SELWYN.NZ<br />
Rakaia River
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Dairy burglars sought<br />
BURGLARS SMASHED their<br />
way through the front doors of<br />
On The Spot Dairy on Chaucer St,<br />
Rolleston, about 2.40am Friday.<br />
Security camera footage from<br />
inside the premises captured two<br />
male offenders wearing dark clothing.<br />
It also identified their vehicle<br />
outside, a stolen Nissan Tiida,<br />
registration LMB193.<br />
Senior Sergeant Dean Harker<br />
said the offenders tried to break<br />
into the store’s cigarette cabinet,<br />
but they were unsuccessful.<br />
Police provided still images of<br />
the store’s CCTV footage, and<br />
wanted anyone who may recognise<br />
the offenders, their distinctive<br />
clothing, or the vehicle to phone<br />
them on 347 9248 and quote file<br />
number 210507/7586.<br />
Big tick for<br />
yellow bin users<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
THE DISTRICT council is<br />
giving residents a pat on the<br />
back for using their yellow bins<br />
correctly.<br />
While the Christchurch<br />
City Council has spent almost<br />
$2 million on dumping<br />
contaminated recycling,<br />
the district council has spent only<br />
$1300 in the past five months.<br />
The city council has also<br />
confiscated hundreds of<br />
yellow bins from Christchurch<br />
properties but the district council<br />
has confiscated none.<br />
District council solid waste<br />
manager Andrew Boyd said<br />
since a team of four street<br />
recycling checkers had started<br />
in December, only one truck<br />
had been rejected and average<br />
contamination levels had<br />
decreased from 8.65 per cent to<br />
3.6 per cent.<br />
“The results have been<br />
fantastic,” Boyd said.<br />
The district council followed<br />
the same process undertaken<br />
councils at Christchurch and<br />
Ashburton. Upon finding bins<br />
with items that could not be<br />
recycled, they placed a tag on the<br />
bin with a note letting people<br />
know what was in there that<br />
couldn’t be recycled.<br />
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
NEWS 7<br />
The district council had a focus<br />
of education first, only rejecting<br />
the heavily contaminated bins<br />
which may have items such as<br />
food, nappies and sanitary pads.<br />
Over the six months before the<br />
street recycling checkers started,<br />
the district council had provided<br />
updated bin stickers and<br />
magnetic easy recycling guides to<br />
residents. It also ran newspaper<br />
and social media advertising.<br />
“We realise that the large<br />
majority of residents are trying<br />
to do the right thing and we are<br />
really proud of the low levels<br />
of contamination in <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s<br />
recycling,” Boyd said.<br />
The district council had<br />
not had to get to the stage<br />
of confiscation with any<br />
householders. In the case of any<br />
consideration of confiscation,<br />
there would be multiple warnings<br />
and attempts to call and speak<br />
with the householder first.<br />
Boyd said recycling loads were<br />
inspected as they were tipped off<br />
at the recycling facility. If loads<br />
contained more than 10 per cent<br />
contamination then they were<br />
rejected, reloaded and sent to<br />
landfill.<br />
The average cost of a rejected<br />
load was about $1300. Only one<br />
truck had been rejected by the<br />
district council since December.<br />
LincoLn’S nEwESt<br />
Bar & rEStaurant<br />
BrEakfaSt, Lunch & DinnEr DaiLY<br />
Your new local on the corner of Edward St & Eastfield Dr<br />
Bookings and more information: 03 925 9151 or www.lincolnhq.co.nz
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
8<br />
NEWS<br />
Wool bales<br />
stolen<br />
from farm<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
THE THEFT of $6500 of items<br />
has come as a blow to a West<br />
Melton farming family affected by<br />
the drought.<br />
Anna McCulloch said she discovered<br />
on Thursday morning last<br />
week that <strong>12</strong> bales of wool weighing<br />
160kg each, eight steel yard<br />
gates, a dozen lengths of timber, a<br />
new roll of fencing wire, and a fast<br />
weigh sheep crate had been stolen.<br />
“It’s just another added stress<br />
and cost on top of everything else.<br />
Also when we are having to buy<br />
in feed for our stock due to such a<br />
dry autumn,” McCulloch said.<br />
“While wool may not be worth<br />
a whole lot at the moment, it’s our<br />
farm income and potentially not<br />
covered by insurance.”<br />
She estimated the items would<br />
be worth at least $6500.<br />
McCulloch believed the theft,<br />
which took place sometime after<br />
6pm the previous evening and<br />
before 6.30am Thursday, had been<br />
planned as the thieves would have<br />
had to have had the right equipment<br />
in order to uplift the items.<br />
She appealed to the public to be<br />
in touch with police if they saw<br />
the wool or any farm gates for<br />
sale. The wool bales had G D and<br />
A M McCulloch in black vivid<br />
written on the top.<br />
Like father, like daughters<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
DARFIELD RURAL Fire Force’s<br />
latest recruit Sophie Dance is<br />
joining her father Ed and older<br />
sister Eloise as members of the<br />
volunteer brigade.<br />
The Darfield High School<br />
student said as soon as she<br />
turned 16 she had wanted to join,<br />
after hearing stories of fighting<br />
fires from her family members.<br />
“It seems quite exciting, they<br />
would come home from fires<br />
and have so many stories to tell,”<br />
Sophie said.<br />
It will not be until she has<br />
completed a recruitment course<br />
later this month that she can<br />
herself go to callouts.<br />
She said she was excited<br />
and nervous for that day,<br />
but was looking forward to<br />
working alongside her dad and<br />
sister.<br />
Ed said he was among four<br />
fellow fire force members<br />
who had been joined by their<br />
children.<br />
“It’s great because our children<br />
are tomorrow’s firefighters. We<br />
try and encourage the families<br />
down to the fire stations as often<br />
as we can because if you plant<br />
the seed early when they are old<br />
enough they will be ready to<br />
join.”<br />
He said he had found family<br />
dynamics worked well when it<br />
came to fighting fires. To date<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
he had only worked alongside<br />
Eloise, 21, who had also joined at<br />
the age of 16.<br />
“I suppose it’s exactly the<br />
same as working alongside any<br />
other crew members, except you<br />
can almost predict what they are<br />
going to do,” Dance said.<br />
An example was if he found<br />
himself needing to increase<br />
water pressure or hose length,<br />
Eloise would instinctively help<br />
remedy the situation.<br />
Eloise is studying to be a vet at<br />
Massey, Palmerston North, but is<br />
home regularly.<br />
In training, there was a healthy<br />
competitive aspect between the<br />
three.<br />
Dance is among the original<br />
members of the rural fire force,<br />
having joined when it was<br />
LATEST RECRUIT:<br />
Sixteen-year-old<br />
Sophie Dance<br />
(left) has joined<br />
the Darfield Rural<br />
Fire Force, joining<br />
her father Ed,<br />
who is deputy<br />
controller, and<br />
sister Eloise.<br />
PHOTO: GEOFF<br />
SLOAN<br />
established six years ago. It has<br />
33 members, aged from 16 to 82.<br />
The trade assistant at Darfield<br />
ITM emigrated in 2007 from the<br />
UK, where he also served as a<br />
firefighter.<br />
“Some people jump out of<br />
aeroplanes, some people climb<br />
through caves, I just love being<br />
an on-call firefighter. It’s a good<br />
adrenaline rush.”<br />
Own land and looking<br />
for a builder?<br />
Build with experienced locals for<br />
complete peace of mind.<br />
Jennian Homes have been building in the larger Canterbury<br />
region for more than 20 years. Part of a Nationwide<br />
Franchise company, Jennian Homes is a registered Master<br />
Builder and provides a 10-year Master Build Guarantee and a<br />
36 month maintenance warranty. These guarantees ensure<br />
you have the complete peace of mind not only during your<br />
build, but well after your home is handed over.<br />
Why choose us?<br />
• Design and Build service<br />
• Fixed price with Visible, Efficient Construction Process<br />
• Industry Leading Finance<br />
• Studio J Selection Centre<br />
• 36 Month Maintenance Warranty<br />
• 10-year Master Build Guarantee<br />
Jennian Homes Canterbury<br />
2<strong>12</strong> Main South Road, Hornby<br />
P 03 741 1436 | E canterbury@jennian.co.nz<br />
jennian.co.nz
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 9
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
10<br />
NEWS<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
LINCOLN HAS had its tenth<br />
driest start to the year since<br />
records began in 1881, the<br />
National Institute of Water and<br />
Atmosphere reported in its<br />
monthly climate summary.<br />
Just 91.8mm of rain fell from<br />
January 1 to April 30. The driest<br />
ever recorded was 2001, when<br />
58mm of rain fell in the same<br />
period.<br />
April was persistently dry in<br />
New Zealand, particularly in<br />
the east of both islands due to<br />
regular westerly foehn winds,<br />
meteorologists said in the<br />
summary. Winds fanned<br />
several wildfires in the South<br />
Island.<br />
Lincoln also had its third<br />
highest daily maximum for the<br />
month since records began, 29.7<br />
deg C on April 5, its third highest<br />
April mean maximum air<br />
temperature of 19.8 deg C, and<br />
fourth highest daily minimum of<br />
18.3 deg C.<br />
Lincoln has NIWA’s only<br />
currently operating automatic<br />
long-term weather station in the<br />
district, however, MetService<br />
data shows Darfield is also<br />
experiencing dryness.<br />
Darfield received 162.8mm of<br />
rain from January 1 to April 30,<br />
which is a little over two thirds of<br />
the historical average at the site<br />
of 231.6mm.<br />
The Ministry for Primary<br />
Industries last month extended<br />
the classification of a large<br />
scale adverse event for drought<br />
to include Mid-Canterbury,<br />
South Canterbury, and Otago,<br />
unlocking up to an extra<br />
$900,000 to help farmers.<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Dry weather pushes<br />
region toward records<br />
DROUGHT: Cattle grazing in a dry paddock near Lincoln.<br />
The event was first classified in<br />
March last year, when it included<br />
the upper South Island including<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>, the North Island and the<br />
Chatham Islands.<br />
Senior scientist Manaaki<br />
Whenua – Landcare Research<br />
Dr Nick Cradock-Henry said<br />
the drought highlighted the<br />
climate-related challenges for<br />
primary industries and rural<br />
communities.<br />
Ideas put forward<br />
to retain<br />
Southbridge bus<br />
LEESTON AND Southbridge<br />
residents have shared ideas<br />
for retaining the trial 87<br />
Southbridge-city bus service.<br />
Patronage levels are too low to<br />
sustain the service, which may<br />
be discontinued next month.<br />
At an Environment Canterbury<br />
community meeting at<br />
Leeston, about 50 residents met<br />
with staff and councillors Peter<br />
Scott, John Sunckell and Ian<br />
Mackenzie.<br />
General manager public<br />
transport Stewart Gibbon said<br />
ECan had suggested the idea of<br />
an annual pass concept for the<br />
existing direct service.<br />
This was “an option to ensure<br />
sufficient funding from fares”<br />
which would be economic for<br />
passengers.<br />
Residents suggested having<br />
trips from Lincoln to Southbridge<br />
to connect with the Lincoln<br />
buses, which would include<br />
city transfers as a preferred<br />
option.<br />
“With morning patronage<br />
being high, but afternoon<br />
patronage being too low, it was<br />
found that many parents travel<br />
to Lincoln to pick their children<br />
up after taking a connecting bus<br />
from the city to Lincoln. Also,<br />
the current special fare does not<br />
allow transfers to other buses –<br />
something the community<br />
shared they would find beneficial,”<br />
Gibbon said.<br />
“We’ve taken this information<br />
back, and staff will be looking<br />
in how this option might work<br />
from a scheduling, financial<br />
and patronage point of<br />
view. Although we can’t promise<br />
anything, it’s great to have a<br />
suggestion to investigate,” he<br />
said.<br />
The trial service started in<br />
January 2019 and has continually<br />
been extended with modifications<br />
to scheduling and fares.<br />
“The meeting was successful<br />
in that everyone who attended<br />
was able to voice their thoughts<br />
and understand the challenging<br />
position we are in.<br />
“It’s tough deciding whether<br />
or not to continue a trial service<br />
that isn’t financially viable<br />
but provides public transport<br />
for the needs of many people,<br />
including youth.<br />
“It was great to see such<br />
constructive discussion.”<br />
Our Bupa Ashford<br />
Retirement Village,<br />
Prebbleton<br />
Open home | This Friday 1pm - 3pm<br />
Spacious<br />
1 bdrm villas<br />
from $445,000<br />
& 2 bdrm villas<br />
from $505,000<br />
Our Bupa Ashford Retirement village will make you feel safe, secure and sociable. Our one and two<br />
bedroom villas are designed for independent living.<br />
• Stylised and functional kitchen, lounge & dining • Modern and reliable Fisher & Paykel appliances<br />
• Stunning landscaped gardens<br />
• Community centre now open<br />
• Double glazed windows and heatpump<br />
• Fixed weekly fees for life<br />
• Care home opening late 2022<br />
• Fitted 24/7 emergency alarm and security<br />
Call Debbs on (03) 344 1422 today | 8 Brunel Road (off Stationmasters Way), Prebbleton | bupa.co.nz/ashford
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 11<br />
Community is the heart of<br />
Christchurch Casino<br />
“At Christchurch Casino, we feel being an active, supportive member of our<br />
community represented a core initiative of our mission. We are very proud of<br />
our personnel who are supportive of the philanthropic organisations we have<br />
partnered with. As a business, we have donated hundreds of thousands of<br />
dollars each year to local events and more importantly, many of our team have<br />
donated their time for these worthy causes,” says Christchurch Casino CEO<br />
Brett Anderson.<br />
Brett Anderson<br />
CEO of<br />
Christchurch<br />
Casino<br />
Christchurch Casino has been an active and<br />
contributing member of the community over<br />
their past 26 years of operation. They have actively<br />
supported a variety of organisations representing<br />
individuals or families including those suffering from<br />
the effects of addictive or compulsive behavioural<br />
problems, such as the effects of gambling.<br />
Recent Youth ACTIS Event with the<br />
Canterbury Rams<br />
Their Trust has donated more than $4.8 million dollars<br />
to non-for-profit organisations within the Canterbury<br />
region. Specifically, in 2020 the Christchurch Casinos<br />
Charitable Trust distributed $307,000 to 36 local<br />
charities, outside of the Charitable Trust $100,000 was<br />
donated to 10 other local charities including:<br />
• Christchurch City Mission - Funding for Alcohol &<br />
Other Drug Services and Social Services<br />
• ACTIS – Aranui Community Trust Incorporated<br />
Society – Funding towards youth and family events<br />
• Christchurch Apostolic Trust - Funding for the<br />
Youth Ministry Activities<br />
• Enrich Community Chaplaincy Trust - Funding<br />
towards costs of employing chaplains to support<br />
the Intellectually Disabled community in<br />
Canterbury<br />
• Age Concern Canterbury - Funding for Elder Abuse<br />
Response services<br />
• AVIVA (Christchurch Women’s Refuge) - Funding<br />
for 24/7 phone response line<br />
• Battered Women’s Trust - Funding for 24 Hour<br />
Crisis Service, and safe house<br />
• Canterbury Men’s Centre - Counselling<br />
interventions for men, operational costs, and wages<br />
• Home & Family Society Christchurch - Funding<br />
towards salary of Clinical Leader, residential<br />
parenting programme, counselling services and<br />
REFOCUS programme<br />
• Kingdom Resources - Funding budget advice, debt<br />
restructuring & employment services<br />
• YWCA Inc - Funding to upgrade telephone<br />
and IT systems for residents in transitional<br />
accommodation<br />
• NZ Council of Victim Support Groups Inc- Funding<br />
for volunteer and staff costs including training costs<br />
• Tenants Protection Association (Chch) Inc -<br />
Funding towards rent and wage costs<br />
• Family Mental Health Support Inc - South<br />
Canterbury based group supporting people and<br />
families affected by mental illness and addiction.<br />
Funding towards operational expenses<br />
• West Christchurch Women’s Refuge - Wages for<br />
After-Hours worker in the 24 Hour Crisis Response<br />
service<br />
• The Order of St John South Island Region -<br />
Funding for additional emergency resources at<br />
peak times<br />
• Compassion Trust - Addiction advocacy and peer<br />
support services<br />
• Citizens Advice Bureau - Funding for training and<br />
support of volunteers – providing community<br />
support and advice for vulnerable people<br />
• MHAPS (Mental Health Advocacy and Peer<br />
Support Services) - Funding towards wage<br />
costs for financial mentor<br />
Manager Rachael Fonotia of Aranui Community Trust<br />
confirms, “We appreciate and enjoy our relationship<br />
with Christchurch Casino. They are easy to work with<br />
and deeply care about their community by providing<br />
support and collaborative effort for our events and<br />
platforms.<br />
One of those events we recently hosted was the<br />
Aranui Family Festival. We received such positive<br />
feedback we will now be making this festival an<br />
annual or possibly a bi-annual event.”<br />
In addition to their funding support, Christchurch<br />
Casino provides wider community support in the<br />
value of tens of thousands of dollars annually in<br />
the form of auction or raffle items to charity dinner<br />
fundraisers, golf tournaments, school functions and<br />
more.<br />
Enjoy extensive dining options, gaming, and live<br />
entertainment at the Casino, including some<br />
exciting comedy shows booked for early June. Also,<br />
remember to sign up to their free Players Club loyalty<br />
program.<br />
Christchurch Casinos Charitable Trust, showing<br />
Canterbury their support for the community we live<br />
in and love.<br />
Aranui Family Festival run by ACTIS<br />
OPENING HOURS<br />
SUN - THU <strong>12</strong>PM - <strong>12</strong>AM<br />
FRI - SAT <strong>12</strong>PM - 2AM<br />
Christchurch Casino – food, music and fun you don’t want to miss.<br />
www.christchurchcasino.co.nz • 03 365 9999 • 30 Victoria Street
<strong>12</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Thank you for<br />
helping your<br />
community<br />
Fall Zones<br />
To all of you who have had your trees<br />
trimmed before they became a<br />
problem, thank you for keeping all the<br />
farms working and families in your<br />
community warm, happy and healthy.<br />
We know it can be a hassle, but tree branches touching the<br />
powerlines are one of the main causes of power cuts. So, you can<br />
be proud of the fact that you kept the local cowsheds milking,<br />
water pumps pumping and sheep shearers shearing. And if it’s<br />
still on your to-do list, now’s the time to do it, as winter sets in.<br />
You’re our priority.<br />
Notice and Growth limit zones<br />
B<br />
A<br />
Power line voltage A. Growth limit zone B. Notice zone<br />
66,000 volts 4.0m 5.0m<br />
33,000 volts 2.5m 3.5m<br />
11,000 volts 1.6m 2.6m<br />
400/230 volts 0.5m 1.5m<br />
We’re not exaggerating.<br />
On our network, 10-20% of all unplanned power outages are<br />
caused by trees — including vegetation — coming into contact<br />
with power lines. Other than this, fire damage to property from<br />
branches sparking in dry conditions and serious injury from<br />
electrocution from contact with trees touching power lines are<br />
also possible consequences of not maintaining your trees.<br />
How close is too close?<br />
While most damage is caused by trees falling on power lines,<br />
significant risk exists from trees merely touching them. This risk<br />
increases the higher the voltage of the power line.<br />
The minimum distances that must be maintained between trees<br />
and power lines, as defined in the Electricity (Hazards from<br />
Trees) Regulations 2003, are outlined in the diagrams above.<br />
All vegetation should be kept out of the growth limit zone and<br />
preferably the notice zone.<br />
Sometimes it may not be practical to have a tree trimmed at the<br />
rate at which it grows and unfortunately, this means it may need<br />
to be removed. Other situations may require trees to be removed,<br />
most commonly when they are at a high risk of falling due to<br />
disease or adverse weather events.<br />
Where do I start?<br />
Before you begin, remember to keep yourself, and those around<br />
you, safe. We recognise that not everyone is experienced in tree<br />
trimming and are happy to advise you on what to do. We can arrange<br />
for trees near power lines to be trimmed at your expense, however<br />
we recommend you hire professionals to safely carry out the work.<br />
If you or someone working for you intends to work within four<br />
metres of power lines, a close approach consent is required from<br />
Orion before you start. As a tree owner, you may be liable for any<br />
damage caused by carrying out trimming or felling of trees.<br />
Will I be fined if I don’t comply?<br />
If a cut or trim notice is given to you and you fail to have the tree<br />
trimmed and/or advise us of the time and location of the trim<br />
without a reasonable excuse, this is an offence. This will make you<br />
liable for a fine not exceeding $10,000. If the offence continues,<br />
you will be liable for a further fine of not more than $500 for every<br />
day or part day during which the offence continues.<br />
More info can be found on our website and if<br />
you have any questions or notice any trees<br />
touching power lines in your area, please call<br />
us on 03 363 9898 or 0800 363 9898.<br />
oriongroup.co.nz<br />
Orion operates, and maintains, the electricity distribution<br />
network that provides power to central Canterbury.<br />
We are always here to help if you have any questions<br />
or concerns about the network.
BACKYARD CRITTERS<br />
Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in<br />
entomology (insects and other invertebrates).<br />
Each week he introduces a new species found<br />
in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims<br />
to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the<br />
variety of living things around us. Check out<br />
the full list of invertebrates found at www.<br />
inaturalist.org/projects/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-mylincoln-section<br />
AN ALIEN looking beetle<br />
captured beside my woodpile<br />
was identified as the endemic<br />
ribbonwood fungi weevil<br />
(Hoherius meinertzhageni).<br />
THis green coloured weevil<br />
has distinctively long antennae<br />
that are up to 1.2 and five<br />
times longer than the abdomen<br />
in the females and males<br />
respectively.<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
200,000 bread bag<br />
tags the goal for Lucy<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
LUCY McMENAMIN is slowly<br />
getting towards her target of<br />
collecting 200,000 bread tags,<br />
but she has a long way to go.<br />
The 13-year-old Lincoln High<br />
School student has reached<br />
about 30,000 after she began<br />
collecting them about two<br />
years ago for Bread Tags for<br />
Wheelchairs.<br />
The charity recycles the<br />
plastic from the tags to fund<br />
wheelchairs for disabled in<br />
South Africa.<br />
Lucy is hoping to get more<br />
contributors on board as she<br />
strives towards her goal of<br />
ultimately getting enough bread<br />
tags for one wheelchair – 200kg<br />
or 200,000 bread tags.<br />
There are depots for people<br />
to drop off their tags at Ararira<br />
Springs School and the Lincoln<br />
Scout Den, as well as Lincoln<br />
Library.<br />
Lucy set up the depot at the<br />
library about four months ago<br />
and has cleared one full box<br />
since.<br />
She said she hopes to clear<br />
many more in future as Lincoln<br />
TAGS GALORE: Lucy McMenamin has collected thousands of bread tags and wants<br />
more people to contribute.<br />
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN<br />
residents saved their tags and<br />
dropped them off there.<br />
She said her main inspiration<br />
to start the project, came from<br />
when she was a student at<br />
Ararira Springs School and her<br />
love for the environment.<br />
She wanted to stop the tags<br />
from going to landfill.<br />
THe weevils are 3-7mm long<br />
and 1.5-2.6mm wide. The<br />
weevil’s host plant appears to<br />
be limited to the Malvaceae<br />
family including ribbonwood<br />
(Plagianthus) species and<br />
mountain lacebark (Hoheria<br />
glabrata).<br />
Larvae feed on the bark of<br />
dying wood and adults emerge<br />
from September to April. PHOTO: PETE MCGREGOR<br />
NEWS 13<br />
Golfers<br />
chip-in for<br />
new<br />
community<br />
patrol car<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
MALVERN Community Patrol<br />
is fundraising for a new patrol<br />
vehicle.<br />
Chairman Errol Ashby<br />
said the organisation had<br />
been served by its current car,<br />
a 2015 Nissan X-Trail, for about<br />
five years. It was now time to<br />
upgrade.<br />
“It has gone extremely well,<br />
it has been a good car, it has not<br />
given us any problems,” Ashby<br />
said.<br />
The car had been bought<br />
with the help of about $18,000<br />
raised at the Malvern Lions Club<br />
annual charity golf tournament,<br />
and now the same event was<br />
being planned for this week to<br />
raise funds for the replacement<br />
car.<br />
Patrol volunteers use the<br />
patrol vehicle in the Malvern<br />
area three nights per week,<br />
covering Darfield, Kirwee,<br />
Sheffield, Springfield, Hororata,<br />
Coalgate, Glentunnel and<br />
Whitecliffs.<br />
Ashby said the new car would<br />
inherit the current vehicle’s<br />
personalised number plates,<br />
which say CPNZ4U, meaning<br />
Community Patrols of New<br />
Zealand for you.<br />
He said some funds had<br />
already been raised towards the<br />
new car. It was unknown how<br />
much it would cost at this stage,<br />
but the current car had cost more<br />
than $30,000.<br />
The Malvern Lions annual<br />
charity golf tournament will be<br />
held at Greendale tomorrow.<br />
Convener Hamish Milner said<br />
he was expecting up to<br />
<strong>12</strong>0 entrants. The tournament<br />
was one of the bigger events<br />
held by the Malvern Lions each<br />
year.<br />
Keep warm this winter with NZ’s<br />
quietest floor console *<br />
RapidHeat KW42<br />
Heating 5.4kW | Cooling 4.2kW<br />
$3,499<br />
INSTALLED<br />
Basic back-to-back installation.<br />
Conditions apply.<br />
Fall in love<br />
with your favourite<br />
furniture all over again!<br />
• Recover your chairs and couches<br />
and save money!<br />
• Excellent range of fabrics<br />
• Quality workmanship guaranteed<br />
• Free quotes available<br />
• Over 30 years experience<br />
before<br />
Somerfield Upholstery welcome you to email a<br />
photo for a quote online: somerfielduph@gmail.com<br />
after<br />
* MFZ-KW25/35/42 indoor<br />
sound level on lowest fan<br />
setting in heating mode<br />
Call us for a free quote<br />
Somerfield Upholstery Ltd<br />
FURNITURE RECOVERY SPECIALIST<br />
6/47 Sonter Road, Wigram | Ph 021 251 6200 | 349 0456
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
14<br />
SPORT<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
BREAK AWAY: Ben Sisson attempts to fend off Caleb Early and make ground for Lincoln. (Right) – Springston’s Ashley Miller looks to keep the ball alive as<br />
he is tackled by Morgan Riordan.<br />
Loss doesn’t dampen Springston’s celebrations<br />
• By Chris Barclay<br />
SPRINGSTON’S centennial<br />
celebrations could not be<br />
enhanced by a win over Lincoln<br />
in the showpiece match, but the<br />
weekend was still beneficial for<br />
the club off the field.<br />
Several thousand dollars was<br />
raised by a charity auction,<br />
with a signed Crusaders jersey<br />
provided by club member and<br />
fringe All Black lock Mitchell<br />
Dunshea fetching $<strong>12</strong>75.<br />
Other members of the<br />
Dunshea family were not as<br />
benevolent as George Dunshea<br />
was a strong presence at lock<br />
for a Lincoln line-up coached<br />
by another brother of Mitchell,<br />
Lyndon.<br />
Lincoln prevailed 23-17 after<br />
resisting a last-minute attacking<br />
raid by the undermanned hosts<br />
at Springston Domain.<br />
Springston’s bid for a timely<br />
triumph was undermined when<br />
wing Muipu Nati was red-carded<br />
for a dangerous tackle with about<br />
15min remaining.<br />
“That didn’t help us. It was<br />
a bit of a lazy swinging arm,”<br />
Springston manager Craig<br />
Hardacre said.<br />
“We had a chance in the dying<br />
seconds but we couldn’t quite get<br />
there.”<br />
The clubs used their bye<br />
weekend in the Luisetti Seeds<br />
Combined for the special clash,<br />
and although the points were<br />
not accrued, Lincoln carries<br />
over four and Springston a<br />
bonus point to the upcoming<br />
competition exclusively between<br />
Ellesmere clubs.<br />
In spite of the defeat, the<br />
centenary celebrations were a<br />
fitting occasion.<br />
“We had an auction that’ll be<br />
a good money-spinner for the<br />
club. We had some (club) jerseys<br />
TRY TIME:<br />
Jackson Brown<br />
scores for Lincoln<br />
in spite of a<br />
desperate tackle<br />
from Muipu Nati.<br />
that went for between $500 and<br />
$1000 each. Mitch came through<br />
with a signed Crusaders jersey,”<br />
Hardacre said.<br />
With the festivities over,<br />
Springston now focus on a<br />
challenging pool A clash with<br />
Darfield at home on Saturday.<br />
Lincoln travel to Ashburton for<br />
an encounter with Celtic.<br />
Springston’s junior<br />
players also took centre<br />
stage during the club’s<br />
centenary celebrations,<br />
with the Bone of<br />
Contention, a trophy<br />
contested between<br />
Springston and<br />
Sheffield since 1926<br />
on the line at under-10<br />
level. Sheffield won 75-<br />
20 but were sporting<br />
enough to let fourth<br />
generation Springston<br />
players Mathew<br />
Mulqueen and Riley<br />
Field get their hands<br />
on the symbol of<br />
supremacy.<br />
(Clockwise) – Springston’s Sam<br />
Lawn is lowered in a double tackle.<br />
Lincoln’s Sam Kendal takes on<br />
several Springston defenders.<br />
Springston wing Muipu Nati scores<br />
before his contribution is tarnished<br />
by a red card.<br />
Marshall van Jaarsveld looks for a<br />
way past Lincoln defenders Nick<br />
Werahiko and Tom Keeling.<br />
•Senior rugby wrap, page 18<br />
PHOTOS: KAREN CASEY
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 15<br />
aCe tool Sale<br />
now on<br />
Big range, Low price, Local advice<br />
Flora Viva<br />
Flowering Annuals 100mm Pot<br />
343385<br />
Look after the garden<br />
Number 8<br />
Potting Mix 40L<br />
245877<br />
Goldair<br />
Eco Panel Heater<br />
425w<br />
369535<br />
keep warm<br />
Goldair<br />
Convection Heater<br />
2kw<br />
380341<br />
$2 49 $6 78 $99<br />
$59 98<br />
each<br />
each<br />
KiwiCare<br />
No Rats & Mice One Feed Bait Blocks<br />
With Mouse Trap<br />
353739<br />
Tui<br />
Compost 40L<br />
141806<br />
Natures Flame<br />
Wood Pellets<br />
15kg<br />
280490<br />
Goldair<br />
Flame Effect<br />
Heater 1.85kw<br />
317687<br />
$9 50 $6 99<br />
$9 98<br />
kit<br />
each<br />
$149<br />
Number 8<br />
Hard Wearing<br />
Lawn Seed 14g<br />
247094<br />
Number 8<br />
Weed Killer &<br />
Lawn Feed 4L<br />
327811<br />
Hitachi<br />
Heat Pump Air Conditioner<br />
H: 280mm, W: 780mm, D: 218mm, White<br />
326276<br />
Metrofires<br />
Wee Rad Base<br />
Wood Fire 15kw<br />
280144<br />
$10 98<br />
$14 99<br />
$1099<br />
$1699<br />
Yates<br />
Weed ‘n’ Feed 2L<br />
138233<br />
Tui<br />
Lawn Force<br />
Prep Mix 40L<br />
141841<br />
Woodsman<br />
Brunner MkII<br />
Wood Fire<br />
14.5kW<br />
229210<br />
Masport<br />
Akaroa Wood Fire<br />
9.92kW<br />
269234<br />
$16 66 $14 98<br />
$2189 $3399<br />
huge selection of house plants instore now!<br />
Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby<br />
☎ 03 349 8497<br />
/ Mitre10MegaHornby<br />
Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui<br />
☎ 03 359 5443<br />
/ Mitre10MegaPapanui<br />
Mitre 10 Beckenham<br />
☎ 03 322 7557<br />
/ Mitre10Beckenham<br />
Prices valid from the <strong>12</strong>th of<br />
<strong>May</strong> until the 19th of <strong>May</strong><br />
If you find a lower price on an identical stocked product locally we will beat it by 15%<br />
*if you find the same product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store of Mitre 10 website we’ll match that price.<br />
Excludes trade and special quotes, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The in-store price may be lower than advertised.<br />
www.mitre10.co.nz
16 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
New initiatives to streamline<br />
record building consents<br />
The Council is launching two innovative industry partnership programmes to support the<br />
processing of record numbers of building consent applications.<br />
A record 372 building consent applications were submitted in March and 264 in April<br />
This volume, plus a national shortage of building consent officers, has led to a backlog for the<br />
Council, and average processing times for consents are now over the 20 working days. Demand<br />
for inspections is also exceeding the number of inspectors available.<br />
In addition to hiring new consent staff and working with the industry, the Council has now<br />
launched a professional partnership allowing professionals who meet the criteria to have low-risk<br />
consents fast-tracked.<br />
Council Building Manager Vanessa Mitchell says it will place reliance on the skills and experience<br />
of Licenced Building Practitioners, standardise how information is presented and allow the<br />
Council to focus on higher risk elements of a building consent, such as site specific matters and<br />
weather tightness.<br />
The Council has also put together a training package to train new building consent officers on<br />
the job, which will see it hire six trainee staff in July and support them with in-work training and<br />
funding to achieve a relevant qualification.<br />
“There’s a national shortage of building consent officers, so we are positioning ourselves to<br />
support people into work and help our community. We know as the fastest growing district in the<br />
country we need to be innovative and think differently to ensure we’re meeting the growth and<br />
keep serving our community well,” Mrs Mitchell says.<br />
The Council is continuing to encourage people to plan ahead, allowing extra time for a building<br />
consent and throughout their build as supply chain issues are emerging.<br />
Sister City project wins national awards<br />
A partnership between <strong>Selwyn</strong> and rural Indonesia has been recognised with two national awards.<br />
The Council’s Sister City Committee’s two projects with the district’s Sister City of Toraja, in Sulawesi,<br />
Indonesia won two awards at the New Zealand Sister City Conference. The committee picked up Best<br />
Local Government Award and the Best Project Overall.<br />
The awards were for the Toraja visit to <strong>Selwyn</strong> in June 2019 and the work of three <strong>Selwyn</strong> teachers in<br />
Toraja in September 2019.<br />
The Toraja visit to <strong>Selwyn</strong> included observing waste management, schools in Rolleston and Ladbrooks,<br />
Lincoln University, tourism marketing, and horticultural businesses and stayed with homestay families.<br />
After discussions about how <strong>Selwyn</strong> could support Toraja, three retired teachers made the return trip to<br />
Toraja and spent three weeks working with 30 junior high school English teachers. This programme was<br />
warmly welcomed by teachers. Toraja has requested a return of <strong>Selwyn</strong> teachers. This, and a visit to<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>, by teachers from Toraja has been delayed by Covid.<br />
Committee Chairperson, Allison Rosanowski said the awards were a great reward for the hard work put<br />
into the projects. “It is wonderful to have national recognition for so much voluntary work by the Sister<br />
Cities Committee plus our community and Council staff.”<br />
Have your say on innovative new<br />
waste project<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> residents are being asked to have their say on an innovative<br />
project to reconnect people with the environment and think<br />
differently about waste.<br />
A re-use shop, salvage yard for building materials, micro-enterprise<br />
units for making products out of waste materials, an education<br />
centre and a garden hub are part of the plans for the Reconnect<br />
Project at the Pines Resource Recovery Park.<br />
The project began with a new, covered recycling area, which was<br />
completed in April. It was developed with sustainability in mind.<br />
Over 5000m 2 of asphalt was made incorporating 11,000 four litre<br />
oil containers recycled as a substitute for virgin polymers in the<br />
asphalt, and a number of other sustainable features.<br />
Consultation is under way now on the next steps, with the Council<br />
looking for feedback and ideas on what might be included.<br />
Solid Waste Manager Andrew Boyd says the Council wants to hear<br />
from people as to whether it is on the right track with its plans for<br />
the re-use shop, salvage yard, micro-enterprise units, education<br />
centre and garden hub and looking to tap into other good ideas.<br />
“We’ve got some big ideas here on rethinking the way we approach<br />
waste and making the most of reducing and reusing. Now we want<br />
to give people a chance to look at it with fresh eyes, to get excited<br />
and to bring their own great ideas that could enhance what we’ve<br />
got, especially around things like who and how we might use the<br />
micro-enterprise units.”<br />
You can share your ideas or fill in the online survey at<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/reconnectprojectsurvey<br />
Growing pathways to work<br />
There was a day out in the garden with a difference for a group of<br />
<strong>12</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> high school students last week.<br />
The students from Ellesmere College, Rolleston College and Lincoln<br />
High School spent a half day working at Southern Woods nursery<br />
organised by the Council through the <strong>May</strong>ors’ Taskforce for Jobs.<br />
The programme sees the Council working with district high schools<br />
and businesses to organise work experience sessions.<br />
The students were walked through the life cycle of a plant at the<br />
nursery from planting and propagation, to potting and presentation<br />
for sale.<br />
Production Manager Devin Westley said the students had been<br />
enthusiastic and fun to work with.<br />
“They’ve all asked lots of questions and have been really interested<br />
to see where the plants come from. They loved having a go on the<br />
potting machine and a few of them were really fast with it, so we got<br />
a few trays out of them too.”<br />
Ellesmere College students Jackson Laffey and Jack Saunders,<br />
both 16, said it had been a fun and worthwhile day out.<br />
“It’s good to get out of the classroom, to see something different and<br />
see how much work goes into keeping up the plants,” Jackson said.<br />
<strong>May</strong>or Sam Broughton says the <strong>May</strong>ors’ Taskforce for Jobs is a<br />
nationwide programme to help develop leadership and help young<br />
people into work or training.<br />
“We want to make sure there’s a pathway for all young people<br />
to enter the workforce in the district. Days like today are an<br />
opportunity to work with businesses and training centres and match<br />
young people to work or training that suits them.”<br />
Southern Woods owner Susy Mannell said the collaboration was<br />
part of the business’ values and it had enjoyed the students' visit.<br />
“It’s good to have young people in and to give them some hands on<br />
experience. And hopefully some of them might come into the business.”<br />
Are You Ready guide on its way<br />
Emergencies can happen at any time and it's important to be prepared<br />
when they do.<br />
Fortunately, our Civil Defence team has prepared a new booklet of simple<br />
tips that make it really easy to get ready now.<br />
ARE YOU READY?<br />
A guide to emergency preparedness in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Look out for the 'Are You Ready?' booklet in your mail this week, or pick<br />
up a copy at one of our libraries or the Rolleston Council offices.<br />
Council Call<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council<br />
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />
Rolleston Library<br />
Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ph 347 2880<br />
Darfield Library & Service Centre<br />
1 South Terrace, Darfield<br />
Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780<br />
CC<strong>12</strong>0521
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 17<br />
Notices<br />
PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 69<br />
RE-NOTIFIED<br />
Rolleston Industrial<br />
Developments Limited have<br />
lodged a private plan change<br />
application (PC69) to rezone<br />
approximately 190 ha of land at<br />
Lincoln from Rural (Outer Plains)<br />
Zone to Living X, Living Z and<br />
Business 1 zones.<br />
Submissions are open to enable<br />
you to have your say on this<br />
rezoning proposal. Information<br />
on this plan change request and<br />
how to make a submission is<br />
available at Council’s Rolleston<br />
Headquarters, and can be<br />
Meetings<br />
Public Forums: Council,<br />
Community Board and local<br />
committees meetings are open<br />
to the public. Time is available at<br />
the start of meetings for people<br />
to speak on matters of concern.<br />
Please notify Therese Davel or<br />
Bernadette Ryan if you wish to<br />
speak at the Council meeting at<br />
least five days before the meeting.<br />
Township, Hall and Reserve<br />
Committee meetings: To list or<br />
make changes to meeting details,<br />
email meeting.changes@selwyn.<br />
govt.nz or phone 0800 SELWYN<br />
(735 996) by 9am Wednesday the<br />
week before publication.<br />
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY<br />
BOARD MEETINGS<br />
Representation Review<br />
Subcommittee*<br />
Wednesday <strong>12</strong> <strong>May</strong> 11am<br />
Rolleston Council Offices<br />
Council Meeting*<br />
Wednesday <strong>12</strong> <strong>May</strong> 1pm<br />
Rolleston Council Offices<br />
Long Term Plan <strong>2021</strong>–2031<br />
Hearings*<br />
Thursday 13 <strong>May</strong> 9am &<br />
Friday 14 <strong>May</strong> 9am<br />
Rolleston Council Offices<br />
Long Term Plan Deliberations*<br />
Thursday 20 <strong>May</strong> (Time TBC)<br />
& Friday 21 <strong>May</strong> (if required),<br />
viewed online at Council libraries<br />
and service centres and at<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/pc69, or by<br />
contacting the Strategy and<br />
Policy Team on 0800 SELWYN<br />
(735 996). Submissions must<br />
be lodged by 5pm Thursday 10<br />
June <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
DOG MICROCHIPPING<br />
This free monthly service is<br />
available on Friday 21 <strong>May</strong> at<br />
the following places:<br />
· Lincoln Library 9–9.30am<br />
· Leeston Library 10.15–10.45am<br />
· Darfield Library 11.30am–<strong>12</strong>pm<br />
· Rolleston Council Offices<br />
<strong>12</strong>.45–1.15pm<br />
Rolleston Council Offices<br />
Malvern Community Board<br />
Monday 24 <strong>May</strong> 4pm<br />
Darfield Library<br />
Council Meeting*<br />
Wednesday 26 <strong>May</strong> 1pm<br />
Rolleston Council Offices<br />
Audit & Risk Subcommittee<br />
Wednesday 2 June 9.30am<br />
Rolleston Council Offices*<br />
* Livestreamed on the Council<br />
website and YouTube channel<br />
DISTRICT COMMITTEE<br />
MEETINGS<br />
Coalgate Township Committee<br />
Tuesday 25 <strong>May</strong> 7.30pm<br />
Coalgate Fire Station<br />
Coalgate-Glentunnel Reserve<br />
Management Committee<br />
Tuesday 1 June 7.30pm<br />
Coalgate Fire Station<br />
Doyleston Community<br />
Committee<br />
Wednesday 2 June 7.30pm<br />
Doyleston Hall, Osborne Park<br />
Dunsandel Community<br />
Committee<br />
Monday 17 <strong>May</strong> 7.30pm<br />
Dunsandel Community Centre<br />
Glentunnel Community<br />
Committee<br />
Monday 31 <strong>May</strong> 7.30pm<br />
Glentunnel Community Centre<br />
Active Autumn for learners<br />
Thousands of <strong>Selwyn</strong> primary schoolers are getting active<br />
this month.<br />
4,200 <strong>Selwyn</strong> learners from 14 primary schools are starting<br />
off term two with Active Autumn, a programme designed to<br />
change travel modes and create healthy lifelong habits.<br />
With prizes like scooters, helmets and pool passes, learners are<br />
encouraged to walk or wheel to school over the month of <strong>May</strong>.<br />
There’s also a poster competition to encourage thinking about<br />
keeping yourself safe out on the road.<br />
If your dog was first registered<br />
after 30 June 2006 and is not a<br />
working dog, the law requires<br />
them to be microchipped.<br />
Microchipping will not take place<br />
if wet. If you have any questions,<br />
please contract Tracey Wheeler<br />
on 0800 SELWYN (735 996).<br />
ALCOHOL NOTICES<br />
Alpine 182 Degrees Limited<br />
(Springfield Hotel) has applied<br />
for the renewal of an on licence<br />
and an off licence. Objections<br />
to these application are<br />
open until 20 <strong>May</strong>. For more<br />
information visit selwyn.govt.nz/<br />
alcoholnotices<br />
Greendale Recreation Reserve<br />
Management Committee<br />
Tuesday 1 June 7.30pm<br />
Greendale Pavilion<br />
Hororata Citizens’ Committee<br />
Tuesday 25 <strong>May</strong> 7.30pm<br />
Hororata Hall<br />
Kirwee Community Committee<br />
Monday 17 <strong>May</strong> 7.30pm<br />
Kirwee Hall, A&P Showgrounds<br />
Leeston Park Committee<br />
Monday 31 June 7.30pm<br />
Leeston Park Pavilion<br />
Rolleston Residents’<br />
Association Inc.<br />
Monday 24 <strong>May</strong> 7pm<br />
Rolleston Community Centre<br />
Sheffield Waddington<br />
Community & Township<br />
Committee<br />
Thursday 20 <strong>May</strong> 7.30pm<br />
Sheffield Hall<br />
Springfield Township Committee<br />
Tuesday 1 June 7.30pm<br />
Tawera Memorial Hall<br />
Tai Tapu Community<br />
Association Inc.<br />
Wednesday 2 June 7.30pm<br />
Tai Tapu Hotel<br />
Springston Committees<br />
Wednesday 19 <strong>May</strong> 7.30pm<br />
Errol Tweedy Pavilion,<br />
Springston Reserve<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Events<br />
THURSDAY<br />
13<br />
MAY<br />
FRIDAY<br />
14<br />
MAY<br />
SATURDAY<br />
15<br />
MAY<br />
SATURDAY<br />
15<br />
MAY<br />
MONDAY<br />
17<br />
MAY<br />
CanBreathe<br />
Darfield Library, 10.30–11.30am<br />
Do you, or someone you know,<br />
have breathing difficulties? Join<br />
CanBreathe for an informative and<br />
educational discussion around asthma<br />
and other respiratory conditions, plus<br />
tips on how to maintain good lung<br />
health. Free. Bookings not required.<br />
Family Bingo Night<br />
Lincoln Event Centre, 6–7pm<br />
Bring the family along and try your<br />
luck at our bingo night! Line up all<br />
the numbers on your card to win<br />
some cool prizes. $5 per family, plus<br />
booking fee. Bookings essential at<br />
Eventbrite.co.nz<br />
Journal Art Workshop<br />
Leeston Library, 10.30am–3pm<br />
Create a collaged journal packed<br />
with gift tags, cards, envelopes and<br />
more. Suitable for 16+ years. Bring a<br />
packed lunch. Tea, coffee and water<br />
provided. $20 library members. $40<br />
non-members. Bookings essential<br />
at selwynlibraries.co.nz. Payment<br />
can be made on the day, or in-library<br />
beforehand and is not required to<br />
secure the booking.<br />
Unplugged with the<br />
Ministry of Mind<br />
All <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries, 11am–1pm<br />
Celebrate New Zealand Music<br />
Month by supporting local musicians<br />
performing live and 'unplugged'. Free.<br />
Bookings not required. Darfield Library<br />
- Lynette Diaz, Leeston Library –<br />
Moonflower, Lincoln Library – Analise<br />
Twemlow, Rolleston Library – Veranda<br />
Cocktail<br />
Coding Club<br />
Rolleston Library, 3.30–4.30pm<br />
Join our weekly sessions for some<br />
hands-on coding and problem solving.<br />
Aimed at 9-13 years. Please bring<br />
your own device/laptop if you have<br />
one. Book at selwynlibraries.co.nz.<br />
On the roads<br />
ON THE<br />
ROADS Metaling is being done on McLachlans Road between Leeston Taumutu Road and Gullivers<br />
Road. Pavement repairs are taking place on Telegraph Road between Creyke Road and<br />
Bealey Road. Traffic management is in place for these works. Stop/go controls are in place<br />
on D'Arcy Street and Pennington Street for the laying of a new sewer line.<br />
Need funding for your<br />
project?<br />
Creative Communities<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> can help!<br />
Funding is available to groups or individuals with community-based<br />
creative projects that promote arts or culture in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />
Applications for this funding round close at 5pm, Friday 28 <strong>May</strong>.<br />
Visit selwyn.govt.nz/artsfunding<br />
for more information and to apply.<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
19<br />
MAY<br />
Are you ready for<br />
an Emergency?<br />
Darfield Recreation and<br />
Community Centre, 7–8.30pm<br />
Come and learn simple, practical<br />
steps for being ready and getting<br />
through emergencies such as tsunami,<br />
an alpine fault or other serious<br />
earthquakes, storms or flooding.<br />
For information on listing a community event visit<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall<br />
Leeston Library & Service Centre<br />
19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />
Ph 347 2871<br />
Lincoln Library & Service Centre<br />
Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />
Ph 347 2876<br />
0800 SELWYN<br />
www.selwyn.govt.nz<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>DistrictCouncil
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
18<br />
SPORT<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Promotion justified as Horn makes a mark on debut<br />
• By Chris Barclay<br />
CHAMPIONS Southbridge<br />
unveiled a potential star of<br />
the future with 18-year-old<br />
debutant Boston Horn scoring<br />
five tries from fullback in the<br />
85-15 thumping of Rakaia in<br />
pool A of the Luisetti Seeds<br />
division 1 competition.<br />
Horn justified his promotion<br />
after a string of impressive<br />
performances for the division 2<br />
side with a stunning step-up on<br />
Saturday.<br />
“Boston was outstanding.<br />
He’s been playing really well for<br />
div 2, he chucked his hand up<br />
and deserved an opportunity.<br />
He made the most of it and<br />
he’s given us a real headache<br />
in terms of the make-up of<br />
our backline,” said coach Tom<br />
Turner.<br />
“He’s got the uncanny ability<br />
to pop up at the right place at<br />
the right time and he’s probably<br />
the fastest in the team. He’s got<br />
the ability to burn players on<br />
the outside.”<br />
Turner and fellow coaches<br />
Reece Allen and Brendon Stevens<br />
now have to decide which<br />
role Horn will play against winless<br />
Hornby during sixth round<br />
action at Southbridge Domain<br />
on Saturday.<br />
Darfield still lead pool A by a<br />
point after a 38-19 victory over<br />
Hampstead while Southern<br />
head pool B by the same margin<br />
in spite of dropping their first<br />
game of the season, a 17-14<br />
defeat by Prebbleton.<br />
Saracens are the only unbeaten<br />
club in pool C with a perfect<br />
five-from-five record thanks to<br />
a 33-14 win over Hurunui.<br />
Results:<br />
Centennial game – Lincoln 23<br />
Springston 17.<br />
Pool A – West Melton 48<br />
Hornby 26; Southbridge<br />
85 Rakaia 15; Darfield 38<br />
Hampstead 19; Springston bye.<br />
Pool B – Methven 17 Celtic<br />
7; Prebbleton 17 Southern 14;<br />
Waihora 52 Rolleston 19; Lincoln<br />
bye.<br />
Pool C – Oxford 37 Ashley 5;<br />
Kaiapoi 20 Glenmark-Cheviot<br />
13; Saracens 33 Hurunui 14;<br />
Ohoka 41 Woodend 16.<br />
Standings:<br />
Pool A – Darfield 20, Southbridge<br />
19, Springston 14, Rakaia<br />
10, West Melton 7, Hampstead<br />
5, Hornby 2.<br />
Pool B – Southern 18,<br />
Prebbleton 17, Methven 10,<br />
Waihora 9, Celtic 9, Lincoln 9,<br />
Rolleston 0.<br />
Pool C – Saracens 22, Kaiapoi<br />
19, Glenmark-Cheviot 18,<br />
Oxford <strong>12</strong>, Ohoka 10, Ashley<br />
7,Hurunui 5, Woodend 3.<br />
Sixth round draw (all 2.45pm<br />
Saturday):<br />
Pool A – Springston v Darfield,<br />
Springston Domain; West<br />
Melton v Hampstead, West<br />
Melton Domain; Southbridge v<br />
Hornby, Southbridge Domain;<br />
Rakaia bye.<br />
Pool B – Rolleston v Methven,<br />
Foster Park; Celtic v Lincoln,<br />
Ashburton Celtic RFC; Waihora<br />
v Prebbleton, Rhodes Park;<br />
Southern bye.<br />
Pool C – Hurunui v Ashley,<br />
Culverden 1; Glenmark-<br />
Cheviot v Saracens, Cheviot 1;<br />
Ohoka v Oxford, Mandeville 1;<br />
Woodend v Kaiapoi, Gladstone<br />
Domain.<br />
Serious harness racing<br />
crash puts driving on hold<br />
• By Chris Barclay<br />
IT’S CUSTOMARY to get<br />
straight back in the saddle after<br />
a setback, although veteran<br />
harness driver-trainer Kevin<br />
Townley will take time to<br />
consider if and when it is wise to<br />
climb into a sulky after his latest<br />
accident.<br />
A 70-year-old requiring a hip<br />
replacement is not unusual, but<br />
the background to Townley’s<br />
procedure in Christchurch Hospital<br />
sets the West Melton-based<br />
horseman apart.<br />
“I was going up in the air and<br />
the next thing I remember was<br />
all these faces staring down at<br />
me,” Townley recalled when<br />
revisiting his crash with Murano<br />
at Rangiora on April 18.<br />
“I’ve seen the replay, I suppose<br />
I was two or three metres in the<br />
air, then I got run over. It [the<br />
footage] doesn’t show that.”<br />
The stewards’ report states Gift<br />
Card fell and checked Murano<br />
plus Tom Brady. Townley was<br />
one of three drivers dislodged<br />
by the incident. Murano, which<br />
avoided injury, galloped on<br />
before being corralled.<br />
“[Murano] fell in a split second<br />
– apparently it stood on a shoe.<br />
You think very fast on the track<br />
and in a split second I thought:<br />
‘There’s no way out of this one’,”<br />
Townley said.<br />
He was treated at the track<br />
and transported to Christchurch<br />
Hospital with hip, rib and lung<br />
damage. He was discharged on<br />
April 30 to continue his rehabilitation<br />
with wife Margaret.<br />
“My left hip was smashed up<br />
pretty bad so I got a total hip replacement<br />
but there’s still a fracture<br />
or two to heal. Hopefully<br />
they’re healing all right with the<br />
new apparatus on board,” he<br />
said.<br />
Townley already has a plate<br />
and several screws in his shoulder<br />
following an accident during<br />
track work. After a crash during<br />
a trial at Motukarara, a horse<br />
trod on his hand, breaking all<br />
the bones.<br />
He was also kicked in the<br />
head by a horse before a race in<br />
Westport in 2017, with a helmet<br />
fortunately bearing the brunt of<br />
the blow.<br />
Townley shrugged off those<br />
incidents – and several others<br />
through the years – reasoning:<br />
“It can be a bit of a rough industry,<br />
you expect things like that.<br />
I’ve bounced back pretty good<br />
but there must be an age where<br />
you don’t.”<br />
That might be approaching,<br />
with Townley conceding the<br />
Rangiora spill was the worst he<br />
has experienced.<br />
“It’s not great timing to be fair<br />
– at 70 you don’t bounce back<br />
quite as well either. I don’t know<br />
how much I’ll be able to do in<br />
the future. That will work itself<br />
out I guess.”<br />
Townley returned to his stable<br />
REINED<br />
IN: Veteran<br />
harness<br />
racing<br />
trainerdriver<br />
Kevin<br />
Townley is<br />
making a<br />
patient<br />
recovery<br />
from<br />
surgery<br />
following<br />
a serious<br />
crash<br />
during a<br />
race at<br />
Rangiora<br />
(below).<br />
PHOTOS:<br />
GEOFF<br />
SLOAN &<br />
TRACKSIDE<br />
(below)<br />
last week to check on his small<br />
team.<br />
“We’ll see how the next couple<br />
of months go and how I get<br />
around. I’ve got to lift my leg into<br />
the sulky don’t I,” he said.<br />
The surgical advice was to release<br />
the reins but he would not<br />
be pushed into retirement.<br />
“I just have to judge it myself<br />
really. There’s no rush, I’ve got<br />
another month before the bones<br />
are healed anyway.”<br />
Townley started training in<br />
with his father Doody in 1987<br />
before training in his own right<br />
from 1995. He has 263 winners<br />
and another 230 with his dad.<br />
Most of his horses are spelling<br />
now although Harbour Queen<br />
placed third at Methven on April<br />
26, just the tonic as he followed<br />
the race from his ward.<br />
Townley has also been boosted<br />
by the harness racing fraternity.<br />
“I’ve been inundated by offers<br />
of help,” he said.
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 19
20 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
St Michael’s School<br />
Your school at the heart of the city<br />
SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
St Michael’s is pleased to<br />
offer academic, music and<br />
choral scholarships<br />
for 2022 for pupils in<br />
Years 5, 6 & 7<br />
Contact the Registrar for<br />
application and audition<br />
details.<br />
registrar@saintmichaels.co.nz<br />
SCHOLARSHIP DAY<br />
Tuesday 25 <strong>May</strong><br />
OPEN DAY<br />
✓ Co-educational, Years 1-8<br />
✓ Small classes<br />
✓ Specialist teachers<br />
✓ Musical excellence<br />
✓ Christian values<br />
✓ Traditional classrooms;<br />
academic rigour<br />
✓ Before & after school care:<br />
7.30am - 5.30pm<br />
✓ Central city location<br />
Taking enrolments for 2022.<br />
Some places available for <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
OPEN DAY<br />
Wednesday 26 <strong>May</strong><br />
www.saintmichaels.co.nz 249 Durham Street<br />
Phone (03) 379 9790
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 21<br />
Senior Chef Cooking Classes<br />
Today 10am-1pm<br />
To stay healthy we need to eat<br />
well, so being a confident cook<br />
is vital. Senior Chef provides a<br />
free eight-week cooking course,<br />
one of which begins today. Gain<br />
skills, confidence and motivation<br />
around cooking for one or two<br />
people, learn about nutrition<br />
for older adults, cook a meal in<br />
pairs using your complimentary<br />
cookbook, share a meal with<br />
friends. Participants must<br />
register with the Senior Chef coordinator<br />
to go on the waitlist for<br />
the class.<br />
Lincoln Event Centre<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Library at Tawera<br />
Hall<br />
Today 2.30-4.30pm<br />
Go along and choose some<br />
new reading material off the<br />
Edge Connector Vehicle, build<br />
something with the Lego<br />
collection or create an artwork<br />
using light pads and watercolour<br />
pens. Children under 8 must be<br />
accompanied by a parent.Free.<br />
No bookings required.<br />
Tawera Memorial Hall,<br />
Springfield<br />
Autism Kōrero<br />
Today 10.30-11.30am<br />
Join in for a presentation and<br />
conversation about autism by<br />
educators from Autism NZ. They<br />
Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
will look at what autism is and<br />
will discuss myths, strengths,<br />
and challenges. Drop-in.<br />
Leeston Library<br />
Kids Sign Language Classes<br />
Thursday 3.30-4.30pm<br />
In celebration of New Zealand<br />
Sign Language week, join in<br />
with this four-part series to<br />
learn basic vocabulary in a fun<br />
environment. Presented by kids,<br />
for kids. This workshop will run<br />
for four weeks each Thursday to<br />
<strong>May</strong> 27. Suitable for ages 8+, free,<br />
bookings essential.<br />
Rolleston Library<br />
CanBreathe<br />
Thursday 10.30-11.30am<br />
Do you, or someone you know,<br />
have breathing difficulties? Join<br />
CanBreathe for an informative<br />
and educational discussion<br />
around asthma and other<br />
respiratory conditions, plus tips<br />
on how to maintain good lung<br />
health. Drop-in.<br />
Darfield Library<br />
Family Bingo Night<br />
Friday 6-7pm<br />
Take the family try your luck<br />
at this district council bingo<br />
night. Line up all the numbers<br />
on your card to win some<br />
cool prizes. $5 per family plus<br />
booking fee. Bookings essential.<br />
Lincoln Event Centre<br />
GET CONNECTED WITH<br />
Scorch Broadband<br />
0800 726 724<br />
www.scorch.co.nz<br />
Christchurch Symphony<br />
Orchestra – Music Trails<br />
Friday 10.30am<br />
Join in these ever-popular<br />
shows by the Christchurch<br />
Symphony Orchestra as part<br />
of New Zealand Music Month.<br />
These sessions are aimed at<br />
pre-schoolers, however, all are<br />
welcome. Free, bookings not<br />
required.<br />
Lincoln Library<br />
Journal Art Workshop<br />
Saturday 10.30am-3pm<br />
Immerse yourself in the<br />
artistic world of journal-making!<br />
Create a collaged journal, packed<br />
with gift tags, cards, envelopes<br />
and more. For 16+ years, $20<br />
library members, $40 nonmembers.<br />
Bookings essential.<br />
Leeston Library<br />
Amy’s Atmosphere<br />
Ambassadorship<br />
Monday 7pm<br />
Lincoln Envirotown Trust<br />
hosts Amy Burney to talk about<br />
her BLAKE Ambassadorship<br />
and spending three weeks<br />
in December at the National<br />
Institute of Water and<br />
Atmosphere’s Wellington and<br />
Lauder sites learning about<br />
their research. Tickets are not<br />
required, just come along.<br />
Lincoln Event Centre<br />
Employment Zone Seminar<br />
Tuesday 10.30-11.30am<br />
Delivered by the Ministry<br />
of Social Development,<br />
Employment Zone Seminars<br />
provide information around<br />
job seeking, redundancy, staff<br />
retention and recruitment. 16+<br />
years. Drop-in.<br />
Darfield Library<br />
Career Support Presentation<br />
Tuesday 10am-noon<br />
A career consultant will be<br />
in house to give a presentation<br />
with tips on identifying<br />
employers’ most sought after<br />
skills. Attendees will learn how<br />
to identify their transferable<br />
‘Famous for their roasts!’<br />
SENIORS SPECIAL<br />
Two courses: $<br />
23<br />
Soup/Roast or Roast/Dessert<br />
Special available lunch only<br />
Monday - Saturday <strong>12</strong>pm - 2.30pm<br />
Conditions apply<br />
FAMILY FRIENDLY<br />
Kid’s Special<br />
Two courses<br />
Great Kids menu plus<br />
designated play area.<br />
$<br />
13<br />
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ<br />
Unplugged with the Ministry<br />
of the Mind Saturday,<br />
11am-1pm. Celebrate New<br />
Zealand Music Month with<br />
this <strong>Selwyn</strong> library tour<br />
by Ministry of the Mind, a<br />
group which promotes local<br />
music in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> district<br />
and Canterbury. Support<br />
musicians performing live<br />
and unplugged. The tour runs<br />
each Saturday to <strong>May</strong> 22 and<br />
features Moonflower, Lynette<br />
Diaz, Veranda Cocktail and<br />
Analise Twemlow. Free,<br />
bookings not required.<br />
All <strong>Selwyn</strong> libraries<br />
skills, search proactively for<br />
work, customise their CVs and<br />
cover letters, and polish up their<br />
interview techniques. Free,<br />
bookings essential.<br />
Leeston Library<br />
Markets<br />
Rolleston Sunday Market:<br />
Sunday, 2.30am-<strong>12</strong>.30pm. Open<br />
Sundays all year round, 631<br />
Springston-Rolleston Rd.<br />
Market@254 West Melton:<br />
Saturday, 9.30am-1pm. Open<br />
Saturdays all year round, 254<br />
Lawford Rd, West Melton.<br />
Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft<br />
Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm.<br />
Open Saturdays all year round,<br />
Gerald St, Lincoln.<br />
Darfield Market: Saturday,<br />
9am-1pm. Open Saturdays<br />
all year round, 33 South Tce,<br />
Darfield.<br />
Prebbleton Community<br />
Market: First Sunday of the<br />
month, noon to 4pm, cnr Blakes<br />
and Springs Rd, Prebbleton.<br />
Open daily from 6.30am - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner<br />
The<br />
RACECOURSE HOTEL<br />
& Motorlodge<br />
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,<br />
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150<br />
www.racecoursehotel.co.nz<br />
“Capital gain was a big<br />
influence...”<br />
MICHAEL WILLMER - RETIRED BUILDER,CABINET MAKER<br />
“..we knew there’d always be money left to help<br />
our kids - especially the grandchildren. But it was also the<br />
quality of the build that swayed us...it was very good.”<br />
There are many more reasons why Woodcroft Estate could be the right<br />
choice for you. Why not drop into our onsite office to see just how good<br />
your retirement living could be.<br />
PAVILION & SALES OFFICE OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM<br />
34 KENDON DRIVE LEVI PARK, ROLLESTON | CORINNE 03 421 7796 | 021 292 1141<br />
woodcroftestate.co.nz
22 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
rolleston business hub<br />
Jones Road and Industrial Zone<br />
Keep your feet deliciously cosy<br />
and cowhide rugs. They also have a selection<br />
of lower grade sheepskins which are very<br />
popular as pet mats.<br />
Possum Pam supply to numerous shops<br />
across the board spanning the length of New<br />
Zealand. They use NZ materials wherever<br />
possible and are one of only four companies<br />
left in New Zealand selling these type of<br />
products because of the influence of Chinese<br />
imports.<br />
The devastation of Covid globally has<br />
driven home how blessed we are to live<br />
in such a safe country. At Possum Pam<br />
everything is done onsite. It has become<br />
increasingly important to buy local, reduce<br />
Slide your feet into snuggly sheepskin<br />
slippers on these frosty Autumn mornings.<br />
Russell and Sue Dalzell, owner/operators of<br />
Possum Pam, are enjoying being in Rolleston<br />
and love the fact that they are now able to<br />
have a retail outlet, bringing their wonderful<br />
cosy slippers right to your doorstep.<br />
Russell and Sue have been manufacturing<br />
quality NZ Made sheepskin slippers since<br />
1998, building the business up from a small<br />
market stall to where they are today, currently<br />
hiring 10 staff. “We have fantastic staff and<br />
couldn’t be happier with the staff we have got.”<br />
They shifted from their home-base in<br />
Dunsandel to Rolleston in September. “We<br />
had been looking for a place to base ourselves.<br />
When this location came up in September we<br />
jumped at it. We are in amongst a great bunch<br />
of businesses who are all very supportive.<br />
We are very pleased with how the locals have<br />
come out and supported us.”<br />
Possum Pam’s predominantly make<br />
sheepskin slippers, from adorable baby<br />
booties right through to adult sizes. There are<br />
mid-calf boots and custom-made Bespoke<br />
slippers for people who have special needs. “It<br />
is surprising how many people come in here<br />
or contact us, who can’t get what they need<br />
in retail shops,” said Russell. They also sell<br />
possum accessories, leather belts, sheepskins<br />
carbon miles and retain as much of our<br />
manufacturing base as we can. People are very<br />
conscious of the benefit of buying products<br />
that haven’t travelled halfway around the<br />
world to get to here,<br />
Russell and Sue fully stand behind their<br />
product; check out their Facebook page or<br />
pop in to see them. As long as the factory is<br />
open, they are open. Possum Pam is located<br />
at 823 Jones Road; open weekdays and from<br />
9-3:30 on Saturdays.<br />
Gary Elliot operates the<br />
travelling head press.<br />
(Behind Diesel fix)<br />
SheepSkin & poSSum<br />
Skin Factory Shop<br />
• Sheepskin Slippers, Boots & Scuffs<br />
• Possum Accessories<br />
• Cow and Calf Hides<br />
• Sheepskin Rugs<br />
• Pure Sheepskin Pet Mats<br />
Open 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<br />
and 9am to 3.30pm Saturday<br />
Follow us on Facebook<br />
823 Jones rd rolleston<br />
ALL YOUR<br />
MOTORING NEEDS<br />
› While You Wait WOF’s<br />
› Courtesy Cars<br />
› Diagnostics<br />
› Repairs<br />
› Servicing<br />
› Batteries<br />
› Tyres<br />
Phone 347 4020<br />
131 IPORT Drive<br />
(Cnr Hoskyns & IPORT drive)<br />
www.jonesroadauto.co.nz<br />
The Team: Hayden, Simon & Allan<br />
Mon-Fri<br />
7am-5pm<br />
Sat 8am-<strong>12</strong> noon<br />
(WOFs only)<br />
839 Jones Road, Rolleston<br />
P.O. Box 16 Rolleston<br />
Phone Simon on 347 7110<br />
or Mobile 027 272 9213<br />
3 TRUCKS<br />
3 CARS<br />
3 LUBES<br />
3 SERVICING<br />
3 FLEET WORK<br />
3 BOATS<br />
3 DIESEL INJECTOR<br />
3 & PUMP SERVICING<br />
3 ENGINE TUNING<br />
3 BRAKES<br />
3 MAXXIS TYRES<br />
3 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS<br />
3 BATTERIES<br />
3 WOFs<br />
3 CAMBELTS<br />
AND MUCH MORE!<br />
Manufacturers of Fine Natural Pet Food<br />
Variety of 10kg<br />
Mixes<br />
for cats and dogs<br />
$47 50 -$57 50 DIESEL FIX<br />
Phone (03) 347 0626<br />
Shop 4, 855 Jones Road, Rolleston (opposite Redpaths)<br />
Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm<br />
Is your vehicle not running<br />
to it’s full potential?<br />
Is it lacking power or<br />
blowing black smoke?<br />
Diesel Fix can give you a no Fuss assessment<br />
• Specialist in fuel injection and efi<br />
injector repairs<br />
• Diesel and Petrol Injectors repairs<br />
• Diesel injection pump repairs<br />
• Large selection of service<br />
exchange pumps and<br />
injectors available<br />
• Vehicle scanning and diagnostic<br />
• Compression testing<br />
DIESEL SPECIALISTS<br />
Mon to Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm<br />
821 Jones Road, Rolleston<br />
Phone 0274 368 154 or 03 3477108
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 23<br />
STYLE & QUALITY<br />
FOR LESS<br />
SUPER SPECIALS<br />
CHRISTCHURCH’S MOST AFFORDABLE<br />
NZ MADE LOUNGE SUITES<br />
CUSTOMISE TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS<br />
SUPER<br />
SPECIAL<br />
Fen Dining<br />
Collection<br />
Table 900 x 900 $355 $299<br />
Table <strong>12</strong>00 x 770 $379 $329<br />
Table 1600 x 900 $489 $419<br />
Table 1800 x 900 $569 $489<br />
Chair $139 $119<br />
WAS $619<br />
$<br />
569<br />
Steiner Armchair<br />
SUPER<br />
SPECIAL SUPER<br />
SPECIAL SUPER<br />
SPECIAL<br />
Maui<br />
Recliner<br />
3 Colour options<br />
available<br />
WAS $999<br />
$<br />
899<br />
WAS $149<br />
$<br />
<strong>12</strong>9<br />
Newb Barstool<br />
WAS $2809<br />
$<br />
2599<br />
Calla Corner Sofa Bed Chaise<br />
with storage ottoman<br />
SUPER<br />
SPECIAL<br />
Available in<br />
Green<br />
Blue<br />
Grey<br />
The Flow<br />
Collection<br />
FROM<br />
$<br />
429<br />
Iris Sofa<br />
3 Seater $809 $749<br />
2 Seater $679 $629<br />
1 Seater $459 $429<br />
Lamp Table $249<br />
Coffee Table $429<br />
Console Table $429<br />
5 Year Warranty<br />
5 Year Warranty<br />
Pillow Top Foam,<br />
Continuous Spring,<br />
Comfort Foam,<br />
Wave Foam.<br />
Pocket Spring,<br />
Euro Top, Quilt<br />
Fibre, Comfort Foam,<br />
Wave Foam.<br />
FROM<br />
FREE<br />
CARPARKING<br />
Queen Bed Frame $779 $729<br />
Chateau Queen Mattress $759 $709<br />
4 Drawer Tallboy $709 $649<br />
SOUTH CITY<br />
BATH ST<br />
WE ARE<br />
HERE<br />
Pepper Collection<br />
255 MOORHOUSE AVE<br />
REBEL SPORT<br />
FROM<br />
Cloud Rest Mattress<br />
$<br />
649 $<br />
279<br />
$<br />
539<br />
COLOMBO ST<br />
Single $299 $279<br />
King Single $349 $329<br />
Double $399 $369<br />
Melody Mattress<br />
Queen $439 $399<br />
King $469 $439<br />
Super King $679 $629<br />
FROM<br />
King Single $539 $499<br />
Double $679 $629<br />
Queen $759 $709<br />
MON-FRI 9:30AM – 5:30PM<br />
SAT-SUN 10AM – 5:30PM<br />
0800 268 264<br />
King $839 $779<br />
Super King $899 $839<br />
www.affordablefurniture.nz
24 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />
TAI TAPU 149 Cossars Road<br />
Quality in a Sought-After Location<br />
On offer is this beautifully presented 4.068 hectare property,<br />
featuring a large homestead set in an expansive easy care garden<br />
boasting numerous specimen trees and a formal rose garden. The<br />
five-bedroom, four-bathroom home has recently had major<br />
enhancements including new double glazing being installed and<br />
new roof tiles. The spaciousness of the home is evident as soon as<br />
you walk into the large entranceway which leads to either the three<br />
bedrooms located on the ground floor, the sun-drenched lounge, or<br />
into the kitchen and separate dining room. A separate lounge is<br />
located off the kitchen giving space for all the family. Upstairs the<br />
master bedroom has pride of place with separate his-and-hers<br />
wardrobes and en suites, as well as another bedroom and office. The<br />
inground swimming pool has its own changing rooms, shower, and<br />
toilet and is set in a sheltered setting. The large multipurpose shed<br />
located near the stand of mature oak trees gives plenty of options for<br />
a home-based business, as does the helicopter hangar situated near<br />
the home. Possibilities may include storage and/or workspace for<br />
trades-people or contractors, or it may be a suitable space for an<br />
antique centre as it has a built-in auction room. so there are lots of<br />
options for the use of the property.<br />
5 4<br />
AUCTION GST Inclusive<br />
<strong>12</strong>.00pm, Thursday 27 <strong>May</strong> Bayleys Auction Room,<br />
3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch<br />
VIEW<br />
1.00-1.30pm, Sunday 16 <strong>May</strong><br />
Sam Davidson<br />
M 027 488 8269<br />
E sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
pggwre.co.nz/CHR342<strong>12</strong><br />
DARFIELD 77 Bleakhouse Road<br />
Versatile Cropping and Grazing Property<br />
This 139.1857 hectare property offers excellent soils and is located in<br />
the highly sought after Racecourse Hill area.<br />
The older four-bedroom home was renovated in 2007 and is situated<br />
in an established and sheltered setting. The property has been used<br />
for cropping, lamb fattening, and cattle grazing in recent years.<br />
This is a wonderful opportunity to secure a well-established property<br />
in a fantastic location.<br />
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION<br />
Plus GST (if any)<br />
VIEW By Appointment Only<br />
Sam Davidson<br />
M 027 488 8269<br />
E sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
Mark Clyne<br />
M 027 531 2964<br />
E mark.clyne@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
pggwre.co.nz/CHR33854<br />
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008<br />
Helping grow the country<br />
1 Robin Mann Place, CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz<br />
For more great listings, visit www.pggwre.co.nz<br />
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008<br />
Helping grow the country
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
GARDENING 25<br />
Time of year to look after your roses<br />
DRAINAGE: If you are planting roses don’t disturb the root system and apply plenty of compost. Snapdragons should<br />
now be in full bloom.<br />
EVEN THOUGH winter is<br />
fast approaching, there are still<br />
many important tasks to be<br />
carried out in the garden, such<br />
as harvesting the remaining<br />
vegetables, completing annual<br />
pruning, planting new fruit trees<br />
and watching newly-planted<br />
strawberries break into growth.<br />
Continue distributing compost<br />
around vegetables to help absorb<br />
excess water from typical winter<br />
downfalls.<br />
Vegetables to harvest include<br />
broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage,<br />
carrots, cauliflower, celery,<br />
leeks, lettuce, parsnips, silverbeet<br />
and spinach. Continue sowing<br />
seeds of broad beans, onions,<br />
peas, radish and spinach directly<br />
into well prepared and drained<br />
soil.<br />
Old crowns of rhubarbs can be<br />
divided and replanted into permanent<br />
positions around 600mm<br />
apart. Rhubarb thrives in rich soil<br />
so add plenty of compost when<br />
planting<br />
Displays of annuals should<br />
now be approaching full bloom,<br />
including alyssum, calendulas, lobelia,<br />
nemesias, pansies, poppies,<br />
primulas, snapdragons, stock and<br />
sweet peas. All these flowering<br />
annuals can also be successfully<br />
grown in containers or large tubs<br />
and brings life to dull parts of the<br />
garden or decks during winter<br />
months.<br />
The best selection of deciduous<br />
fruit trees are now available<br />
in garden centres and it is a<br />
good time to start planting. Next<br />
month you should consider pruning<br />
your existing deciduous fruit<br />
trees such as; apples, apricots,<br />
nectarines, peaches, pears and<br />
plums.<br />
With young trees, it’s important<br />
to develop a strong structure that<br />
will carry fruiting wood in successive<br />
years.<br />
Older trees may require more<br />
detailed pruning. This involves<br />
pruning out old wood that is<br />
no longer providing fruit and<br />
removing overlapping laterals or<br />
branches and any diseased wood.<br />
You can also prune raspberries,<br />
boysenberries, loganberries and<br />
gooseberries now. In very general<br />
terms, remove all old growth,<br />
selecting vigorous growing wood.<br />
With climbing berry plants, select<br />
the strongest canes and tie them<br />
to a supporting framework.<br />
In June and July, garden centres<br />
are overflowing with new season<br />
ornamental trees and shrubs.<br />
Preparation of planting sites is<br />
critical.<br />
In most parts of New Zealand,<br />
the rose flowering season is<br />
finished. If leaf drop is complete,<br />
plants can now be pruned.<br />
Remove all dead wood and inward<br />
growing branches. Prune to<br />
outward facing buds and remove<br />
any wood that is narrower than<br />
pencil thick. If any plants have<br />
significant die back, remove it<br />
and burn.<br />
Apply a clean up spray of copper<br />
oxychloride after pruning.<br />
New seasons roses are now<br />
available at garden centres. When<br />
you purchase your rose, it may be<br />
bare-rooted or potted.<br />
Bare-rooted plants are generally<br />
cheaper and will need to be<br />
planted as soon as possible. With<br />
potted varieties, be careful not to<br />
disturb the root system when you<br />
plant them.<br />
Roses can grow in a variety of<br />
soils as long as they have good<br />
drainage, so add in plenty of<br />
compost.<br />
Give your rose a generous<br />
watering to help the roots settle in<br />
and put a generous layer (about<br />
5cm deep) of mulch around the<br />
base of the plant.<br />
• More gardening, page 26<br />
ATTENTION<br />
BUSINESS OWNERS<br />
Do you sell products that are<br />
eco-friendly or sustainable?<br />
Garden<br />
In the<br />
with intelligro<br />
You could feature in the Eco-Zone at the <strong>2021</strong> Star<br />
Media Home and Leisure Show this July and reach over<br />
10,000 attendees across 3 days!<br />
Beeswax Wraps • Reusable Products<br />
Natural Cleaners • Skincare & Make-Up Organics<br />
Compost • Upcycled Furniture • Recyclable Products<br />
If this sounds like you,<br />
contact Lisa now on 021 800 809 or email lisa.<br />
lynch@starmedia.kiwi for a no obligation quote.<br />
Payment options available. Terms & Conditions apply.<br />
<strong>May</strong> Garden Checklist<br />
<strong>May</strong> is the month where autumn switches from milder days to the cold<br />
of winter. The spectacular colours and shades of deciduous leaves fade<br />
away and we start to move into frosts and colder wetter days. There<br />
are many plants that relish the winter, fortunately there are many<br />
insect pests that do not.<br />
Flower Garden<br />
Prepare for frosts and colder nights. Keep a frost cloth handy or move<br />
your plants in pots to sheltered positions if frost tender. Add some<br />
instant colour to you garden in pots to brighten up the shorter days such<br />
as Primulas, Polyanthus or Pansies. Other options include: Calendula,<br />
Cineraria, Poppies, Primula, Snapdragon, Viola, and Wallflower<br />
Top Products For <strong>May</strong><br />
• Bark Mulch<br />
• Organic Compost<br />
• Frost Cloth<br />
• Vegepod Range<br />
• Birdies Garden Beds<br />
• Veggie Garden Mix<br />
Edible Garden<br />
• Mulch around newly planted<br />
seedlings to reduce weeds,<br />
insulate against the cold and<br />
reduce competition for light,<br />
space, and nutrients.<br />
• Broad beans can be planted<br />
straight in your soil, for a<br />
continuous harvest stagger your<br />
sowing.<br />
• Traditionally garlic and shallot<br />
bulbs are planted on the shortest<br />
day but in cooler areas they<br />
can be planted from mid-<strong>May</strong><br />
onwards. Make sure to give them<br />
plenty of winter sun<br />
• Sow seeds of beetroot, broccoli,<br />
broad beans, cauliflower, cabbage,<br />
carrots, onions, radish, spinach,<br />
swedes, and turnips directly into<br />
your garden bed. Plant seedlings<br />
of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower,<br />
brussels sprouts, spinach, onion<br />
and silverbeet. Protect from the<br />
cold while they are young.<br />
Intelligro Opening Hours:<br />
Monday – Saturday: 7.30am – 5.30pm<br />
Sunday & Public Holidays: 8.30am – 4.30pm<br />
/igro.co.nz /intelligro_nz<br />
261 Manion Road, Weedons 7677 | P: 03 347 90<strong>12</strong> | E: info@igro.co.nz
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
26<br />
GARDENING<br />
POPPIES ARE always one of<br />
the most popular seedlings sold<br />
through garden centres.<br />
And it’s not hard to see why.<br />
They’re very pretty, they grow<br />
easily, and they make good cut<br />
flowers.<br />
Some of the varieties available<br />
are Shirley, Anzac and peony. A<br />
lot of gardeners are fans of peony<br />
poppies. Their many fluffy layers<br />
of petals look striking – they’re<br />
a great alternative if you don’t<br />
get enough frosts to grow true<br />
peonies.<br />
Shirley poppies are also lovely<br />
and have a very delicate look<br />
to them. But a New Zealand<br />
favourite would be Anzac –<br />
particularly planted en masse.<br />
They are a very special sight to<br />
see in a garden.<br />
Other popular varieties are<br />
oriental and Iceland.<br />
When you’ve got your poppy<br />
plants look around the garden<br />
for a sunny, well-drained spot.<br />
Somewhere near the house is<br />
good if you get any wind as it<br />
will provide protection.<br />
Once you’re ready to plant,<br />
simply dig a small hole and plant<br />
each seedling around 30cm<br />
apart.<br />
Next give them a water to<br />
help them get established. After<br />
that they shouldn’t require too<br />
much watering. If you do water<br />
them be careful not to overhead<br />
water as the pressure of the water<br />
might squash them.<br />
Your poppies will start to put<br />
on their pretty display of flowers<br />
in around six to eight weeks.<br />
Remember to remove the flower<br />
heads when they die (deadhead)<br />
to prolong their flowering.<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Popular poppies with<br />
special significance<br />
oN sAle Now!<br />
STRIKING: Poppies have a<br />
delicate look. They are easy<br />
to grow and come in many<br />
different varieties.<br />
TRICKY: If you are growing coriander in a pot make sure it<br />
is deep and use potting mix.<br />
Take care with coriander<br />
CORIANDER IS a love it or hate<br />
it type of plant.<br />
There isn’t any other herb or<br />
vegetable that divides people as<br />
much. And it can also be quite a<br />
tricky herb to grow as it loves to<br />
bolt (head to seed), which probably<br />
doesn’t help its reputation<br />
with its detractors.<br />
But it’s a plant every kitchen or<br />
vegetable garden should have.<br />
Here are some tips for successful<br />
coriander growing.<br />
Firstly, plant it now. While you<br />
can grow coriander for most of<br />
the year, now during autumn<br />
and winter when the weather is<br />
cooler, is the perfect time to plant<br />
– especially if you find it difficult<br />
to grow. The steady, cool weather<br />
will prevent it from bolting.<br />
Coriander will grow well in a<br />
pot or in the garden. But if you do<br />
plant in a pot make sure it’s a deep<br />
one and pour in some good quality<br />
potting mix.<br />
If you’re growing in the garden,<br />
at this time of the year look for<br />
somewhere with full sun.<br />
Coriander doesn’t like damp or<br />
humid conditions.<br />
Next ensure the soil is aerated<br />
and free-draining by digging<br />
over the soil and even dig in<br />
some potting mix or compost if<br />
required.<br />
Next, mound up the soil and<br />
plant a seedling on top – this<br />
will help ensure the soil is freedraining.<br />
Give it a water and then<br />
regularly water it in the morning.<br />
This will allow the water to dry<br />
off during the day and prevent<br />
disease.<br />
Now only<br />
$35.80<br />
Plus $5 P&H per copy<br />
AvAilAble from stAr mediA:<br />
Level One, 359 Lincoln Road<br />
Addington, Christchurch<br />
Phone 379 7100<br />
Making your great outdoors greater<br />
HIre equIpment<br />
1.7 ton Digger 3 buckets<br />
and 2.5 ton electric tip trailer<br />
Plate compactor<br />
Log splitter<br />
Concrete mixer<br />
Lawn Dethatcher<br />
Barreto rotary hoe<br />
3” Water Pump<br />
Wheel barrows<br />
Hand tools<br />
Concrete ball float/Screeds<br />
Electric concrete vibrator<br />
Check out the rest of our landscape supplies online<br />
www.mainscapegardensupplies.co.nz<br />
Contact us<br />
mon - Fri<br />
1543 Springs Road, Lincoln 8:00am - 5:00pm<br />
021 241 7908<br />
Saturday<br />
sales@mainscape.co.nz 8:00am - 3:00pm<br />
The Right Fence at the Right Price<br />
Roundwood<br />
Farm Posts<br />
Deer Fencing<br />
Post and Rail Fencing<br />
YOUR LOCAL TIMBE R M E RCHANT<br />
Yarding Timber<br />
Oregon Rails<br />
Oregon Gates<br />
Sheep & Deer<br />
O PEN<br />
Mon-Fri 7.00am - 5.00pm<br />
Saturday 8.00am - <strong>12</strong>.00pm<br />
C O N TACT: JASON PESTER<br />
P 03 347 7465 F 03 347 7032 jason@cthl.co.nz 167 MANION ROAD, WEEDONS 8441, CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Netting<br />
Gallagher<br />
Strainrite Fencing<br />
Systems<br />
Visit us via our<br />
New<br />
Entrance on<br />
167 Manion<br />
Road<br />
167<br />
GARDENING<br />
SOLUTIONS<br />
FROM<br />
CONCEPT TO<br />
COMPLETION<br />
Advice Landscape Plans Delivery & Planting<br />
Allwood Trees<br />
913 Shands Road<br />
Prebbleton 7676<br />
Phone: (03) 349 9240<br />
allwood.co.nz<br />
Allwood-Trees-Limited<br />
allwoodtrees
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 27<br />
CHRISTCHURCH MITSUBISHI<br />
386 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 03 379 0588<br />
christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz<br />
10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes<br />
first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle<br />
Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable).<br />
DRIVE A NEW<br />
NISSAN<br />
STOCK AVAILABLE TODAY<br />
AVAILABLE FROM<br />
AVAILABLE FROM<br />
*Price shown excludes on road costs which includes registration, WoF and a full tank of fuel.<br />
CHRISTCHURCH NISSAN, 380 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 03 595 6820<br />
www.christchurchnissan.co.nz<br />
AVAILABLE FROM<br />
HAS ARRIVED<br />
$29,990 * $33,990 * $36,790 * THE ALL-NEW<br />
NISSAN 150,000 KM’S<br />
5YR FACTORY<br />
WARRANTY<br />
christchurchnissan.co.nz
2013 Volkswagen<br />
Tiguan TSi<br />
h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ<br />
Download the Kaywa Qr Code reader (A p Store &Android market) and scan your code!<br />
my Kaywa Qr-Code<br />
w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
CELLULAR<br />
See page 5 for more info!<br />
2<br />
h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ<br />
Download the Kaywa QR Code Reader (a p Store &android Market) and scan your code!<br />
REVERSE CAMERAS<br />
My Kaywa QR-Code<br />
w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
PARKING SENSORS<br />
0800 2<strong>12</strong> 777<br />
Ce l 021 855 884<br />
GPS/TRACKING<br />
motor vehicle purchase<br />
See our ad on page 2<br />
28 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Mazda BT-50 helps complete project<br />
I HAVE THE council to thank<br />
for completion of a landscaping<br />
project on my front lawn.<br />
Even though I still can’t work<br />
out why, our footpaths were replaced<br />
and I was left with a bit of<br />
a tidy-up job near my front fence<br />
and berm.<br />
I needed top soil and grass seed<br />
to finish the job. Fortunately, I<br />
had a Mazda BT-50 ute on hand,<br />
and on a trip to the garden centre<br />
a half load of soil was gently<br />
placed on the deck. It’s fair to say<br />
this old body of mine wasn’t too<br />
willing to work the shovel and<br />
unload the soil, but it is now a<br />
case of job done.<br />
That’s one of the reasons why<br />
today’s ute has become so popular,<br />
it’s the versatile carryall for<br />
when jobs crop up or something<br />
needs to be transported on a<br />
whim.<br />
What’s more, the double cab<br />
configuration means five occupants<br />
can be transported at will<br />
and, as in the BT-50’s case, comfort<br />
levels are high right across<br />
the range.<br />
Regular readers will recall I<br />
drove the range-topping BT-50<br />
Limited in February, this evaluation<br />
focuses on the mid-spec<br />
GTX four-wheel-drive model,<br />
it lists at $58,490, which is a<br />
$2500 saving, bearing in mind<br />
the seven-model range starts at<br />
$47,490 (2WD). All are double<br />
cabs with wellside decks.<br />
The Mazda BT-50 is all new,<br />
gone is the old Ford Rangerbased<br />
variant. The BT-50’s release<br />
coincides with a new Isuzu<br />
D-Max, I mention that because<br />
underneath, the platform of the<br />
BT-50 is all Isuzu, although I<br />
know that the Mazda Motor Co<br />
in Japan has done a lot of refinement<br />
work on the driveline and,<br />
of course, the body shell is far<br />
from similar.<br />
Even in mid-spec form the<br />
BT-50 is well appointed. Sure,<br />
you don’t get leather and that<br />
suits me fine, but elsewhere there<br />
are plenty of items that will keep<br />
buyers happy and for those who<br />
see the modern double cab as a<br />
family vehicle then the BT-50 easily<br />
fits the bill.<br />
Major items of fitment include<br />
satellite navigation, keyless entry<br />
and ignition and dual zone climate<br />
control. More importantly,<br />
Mazda’s high-spec suite of safety<br />
kit is included, easily keeping<br />
up with the safety functions of<br />
all of its competition. You could<br />
happily say Mazda are leading the<br />
charge in terms of ute safety.<br />
Powering the BT-50 is a fourcylinder,<br />
3-litre turbocharged<br />
diesel. The outputs are rated at<br />
FORMIDABLE: The Mazda BT-50 is a useful off-road<br />
performer with its low ratio four-wheel-drive system.<br />
MAZDA BT-50: Three grades from $47,490.<br />
140kW and 450Nm, if these look<br />
familiar, yes, it’s pretty much<br />
the same engine as in the D-<br />
Max. In contrast to the manual<br />
gearbox option that Isuzu offers,<br />
all BT-50s here in New Zealand<br />
are six-speed automatics. I guess<br />
that’s the trend, but it would be<br />
good for those who still prefer a<br />
manual to have a choice.<br />
That aside, the driveline in the<br />
BT-50 is smooth and sophisticated.<br />
I guess Mazda has done<br />
the business in terms of soundproofing,<br />
for the engine just<br />
seems to tick over quietly and it is<br />
a smooth operating unit.<br />
The power outputs are up to<br />
par and would meet the demands<br />
and load carrying claims. The BT-<br />
50 is rated for a 3500kg braked<br />
trailer and will take just about<br />
one-tonne on the deck. My load<br />
didn’t stretch that parameter but<br />
I can report that with something<br />
on the deck the ride is calm and<br />
controlled.<br />
It’s hard to get a leaf spring/<br />
live rear axle set-up working well<br />
under empty and load-carrying<br />
conditions but the BT-50 excels<br />
in both areas, the ride is smooth<br />
and other than a jiggle through<br />
the tyres over road ripples you’d<br />
find it hard to complain.<br />
Up front a traditional double<br />
wishbone system is fitted and<br />
it, too, has good compliance<br />
along with the geometry to<br />
• Price – Mazda BT-50 GTX<br />
Limited, $58,490<br />
• Dimensions – Length,<br />
5280mm; width, 1870mm;<br />
height, 1790mm<br />
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,<br />
four-wheel-drive,<br />
2999cc, 140kW, 450Nm,<br />
six-speed automatic.<br />
• Performance – 0-100km/h,<br />
10.5sec<br />
• Fuel usage – 8l/100km<br />
provide relative steering feel<br />
and satisfactory handling<br />
characteristics.<br />
A ladder chassis vehicle isn‘t<br />
expected to be the high-country<br />
corner challenger but the BT-50<br />
does steer directly on its 265/60<br />
x 18in Bridgestone Dueller tyres<br />
and rear-end stability is settled.<br />
Dry ground conditions in<br />
Canterbury during the time I<br />
had the evaluation vehicle meant<br />
I was a little wary of driving<br />
off-road, but there is a short<br />
clay track with no foliage near<br />
Burnham which I tackled in low<br />
ratio, the ground was flat so I was<br />
unable to utilise the downhill<br />
descent function, but I can report<br />
that from my previous experience<br />
in the Limited model and D-Max<br />
both are useful off-road chargers.<br />
One area you can guarantee<br />
Mazda has been pro-active in the<br />
production of BT-50 is in terms<br />
of fuel consumption. Mazda’s<br />
manufacturing philosophy is<br />
that of minimising our carbon<br />
footprint.<br />
The BT-50 is rated with an<br />
eight-litre per 100km combined<br />
cycle average. The fuel<br />
usage readout was sitting at<br />
9.8l/100km when it was returned<br />
to the dealership, that aided by a<br />
8.2l/100km instantaneous readout<br />
at 100km/h (engine speed<br />
1400rpm).<br />
Mazda could easily be excused<br />
for abandoning their ute/pick-up<br />
development. The fact they build<br />
amazing cars and sports utility<br />
vehicles for the mainstream<br />
market fits with their company<br />
philosophy.<br />
Nevertheless, given the number<br />
of utes sold globally it’s a productive<br />
market to be in and Mazda<br />
has been served well with steady<br />
sales of all generations of its<br />
Bounty and BT-50.<br />
Mazda should also be well<br />
pleased with its new partnership<br />
with Isuzu. The BT-50 is all<br />
that you could expect from a<br />
state-of-the-art ute, it’s practical,<br />
comfortable and will have<br />
reliability on its side. That’s why<br />
it gets a five-year/150,000km<br />
warranty.<br />
I can’t wait to get into the base<br />
model variant a little later this<br />
year.<br />
has motoring covered!<br />
Incorporating<br />
ISSUE 667 | FrIday 20 novEmbEr 2020<br />
iggest range of vehicles<br />
location!<br />
2011 Jaguar<br />
XF Premium<br />
$18,999<br />
See inside for this week's<br />
4WD feature!<br />
sherborne st, edgeware<br />
se Ave | P: (03) 366 7768 | www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
See page 4 for more info!<br />
free<br />
best motorbuys<br />
Incorporating<br />
ISSUE 668 | FrIday 27 NovEmbEr 2020<br />
275 Colombo street, Christchurch<br />
For more see their advert on pages 6 & 7<br />
Ce l 021 855 884<br />
Incorporating<br />
ISSUE 669 | FrIday 4 dEcEmbEr 2020<br />
See inside for this week's<br />
Classic Car feature!<br />
PH 03 web<br />
www.drivesouth.co.nz<br />
One Owner!<br />
40 Years Finance<br />
Experience<br />
Cannot be Beaten!<br />
• Talk to us about finance for your next<br />
motor vehicle purchase<br />
Specialising in Finance for Private Purchases<br />
Very quick approvals, sensational interest rates<br />
• From no deposit (terms & conditions may apply)<br />
Hiace spares<br />
Cnr Main South Rd and Epsom Rd, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 03 348 4<strong>12</strong>9 | avoncityford.com<br />
2015 IsuZu D-mAX<br />
4WD Ls D/CAb<br />
NZ new, 3.0 intercooled turbo/dsl,<br />
auto, rare flatdeck with ladder/pipe<br />
racks, reverse cam, service history.<br />
$34,995 $192pw<br />
For more see their advert on page 31<br />
free<br />
best motorbuys<br />
www.drivesouth.co.nz<br />
See inside for this week's<br />
marine feature!<br />
free<br />
best motorbuys<br />
The South Island’s leading motoring resource,<br />
filled with news, reviews and dealer listings.<br />
From family cars to work trucks, and supercars<br />
to SUVs. No matter what you're looking for,<br />
you can find it all with Drivesouth.<br />
Magazine available for FREE every Friday<br />
at a convenient pick up point near you!<br />
The biggest range of vehicles<br />
in one location!<br />
Now Available @ NZ Van Spares<br />
www.drivesouth.co.nz<br />
2.4 auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags.<br />
2005 toyota rav<br />
$20,999<br />
$9,990<br />
40 Years Finance<br />
2008 bmW 320i<br />
2.0lt Petrol, 5 Dr Station wagon,<br />
Climate Control, ABS Braking,<br />
.nz<br />
CAR AUDIO<br />
AUDIO VISUAL<br />
CAR SECURITY<br />
32 Moorhouse Ave | P: (03) 366 7768 | www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
MOBILE INSTALLATION SERVICE<br />
RADAR DETECTORS<br />
DASH CAMERAS<br />
Cannot be Beaten!<br />
$10,974 NoW $7,974 + orC<br />
Experience<br />
Automatic. $34.63pw.<br />
AERIALS<br />
• Talk to us about finance for your next<br />
Specialising in Finance for Private Purchas<br />
• Very quick approvals, sensation<br />
• From no deposit (term
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 29<br />
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />
Public Notice<br />
Public Notice<br />
Operative <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Plan<br />
PLAN CHANGE 69: Re-notification<br />
Following the notification of Plan Change 69 (PC69) on Wednesday 28 April <strong>2021</strong>,<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council was made aware of a minor error in the public notice regarding<br />
the site area (notified as 186ha). As a consequence, the Council is re-notifing the<br />
request to avoid any issues that this error may cause to further processes, and has<br />
extended the period for submissions until 10 June <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Rolleston Industrial Developments Limited has lodged a private plan change request<br />
with <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council pursuant to Clause 21 of the First Schedule, Resource<br />
Management Act 1991<br />
Plan Change 69 (PC69) proposes to change the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Plan to rezone<br />
approximately 190 ha of land at Lincoln from Rural (Outer Plains) Zone to Living X,<br />
Living Z and Business 1 zones, to facilitate the future development of approximately<br />
2,000 residential sites plus a small commercial zone.<br />
The land proposed to be rezoned is located generally on the south side of the<br />
Lincoln township (to the immediate south of the Te Whāriki and Verdeco residential<br />
subdivisions), to the east and west of Springs Road, and to the north of Collins Road.<br />
The western and eastern boundaries of the subject land are an ephemeral waterway<br />
termed Western Boundary Drain and the LII River respectively.<br />
PC69 proposes amendments to the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Plan that include:<br />
· amending the District Planning Maps to rezone the subject land<br />
· incorporating outline development plans to coordinate and guide the future<br />
development of the areas<br />
The plan change request and the assessment of why it is needed can be read at<br />
Council’s Rolleston Headquarters and Rolleston Library and can be viewed online at<br />
service centres and public libraries in Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln and Rolleston or at<br />
www.selwyn.govt.nz.<br />
Submissions<br />
Any person or organisation may make a submission supporting or opposing any aspect<br />
of this plan change. Submissions must be written and in accordance with Form 5 of the<br />
Resource Management Regulations and is available from any Council Service Centre or<br />
on the website.<br />
Submissions may be:<br />
Posted to: Planning Department, <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council, PO Box 90, Rolleston 7643<br />
Delivered to: A Council service centre in Darfield, Lincoln, Leeston or Rolleston.<br />
Faxed to: (03) 347 2799 (if you fax your submission please post or deliver a copy to<br />
the details above)<br />
Emailed to: submissions@selwyn.govt.nz<br />
At a later date, all submissions received will be summarised and published. Further<br />
submissions will then be invited, allowing certain persons and organisations to support<br />
or oppose any of the initial submissions. A Council hearing will then be arranged<br />
to consider all submissions, after which the Council will decide whether to reject or<br />
approve the plan change. Any submitter who is not satisfied with the Council’s decision<br />
may then appeal to the Environment Court.<br />
For further information regarding this plan change or the process outlined above, please<br />
contact Jocelyn Lewes on 0800 SELWYN (735 996).<br />
The amended closing date for submissions is 5pm on Thursday 10 June <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
selwyn.govt.nz<br />
Notice for consultation on a proposed Enrolment<br />
Scheme amendment – Lincoln High School<br />
The Ministry of Education has identified that Lincoln High School requires some<br />
changes to their enrolment scheme and has given the school board notice of<br />
this.<br />
After consultation with the board, we have developed a proposed enrolment<br />
scheme amendment for Lincoln High School under the Education and Training<br />
Act 2020.<br />
As part of this process, we are consulting with the school’s community and with<br />
people living in the area for which the school is a reasonably convenient school.<br />
Under this scheme, students will be enrolled if they live within the proposed<br />
home zone. The enrolment of out-of-zone students is governed by the<br />
provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020.<br />
A copy of the proposed enrolment scheme is available at<br />
https://consultation.education.govt.nz/education/lincoln-high-school-enrolmentscheme-amendment<br />
If you have any feedback about the proposed enrolment scheme, please visit<br />
the website, read the information and complete the survey before 07 June<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Contact email; Canterbury.EnrolmentSchemes@education.govt.nz<br />
POLICE EXERCISE -<br />
Night Firing Activity<br />
14 – 15 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
The general public is to be advised that<br />
the New Zealand Police will be conducting<br />
live fire training in the West Melton Rifle<br />
Range area on Friday 14th and Saturday<br />
15th <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Training will involve carrying out night<br />
firing in the West Melton Rifle Range area<br />
from 2pm – 10pm.<br />
Live small arms rounds will be used.<br />
For more information please contact:<br />
03 363 7791.<br />
Sorry, we are<br />
no longer accepting<br />
cheques<br />
Star Media wish to advise<br />
we no longer accept cheques as<br />
payment for advertising, events<br />
or accounts due to changes in<br />
bank processes.<br />
We do offer a range of other<br />
payment options including cash,<br />
EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, debit<br />
card and online.<br />
www.starnews.co.nz<br />
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE<br />
Phone for further details<br />
(03) 379 1100
30 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />
your Guide To<br />
TrusTed Trades and<br />
services in your area<br />
To place your advertisement<br />
contact Vicky Sayers<br />
379 1100 or email<br />
vicky.sayers@starmedia.kiwi<br />
NEED A PROFESSIONAL<br />
PLUMBING SERVICE?<br />
Call us at Think Water Canterbury for all your<br />
plumbing needs. Certified Plumber Available Now!!<br />
Our services include:<br />
• Residential Plumbing Services<br />
• Installation & Upgrades<br />
• Hot Water Installation & Repairs<br />
• Leaks & Blockages • New Piping & Repairs<br />
Ph Mike: 027 272 8058 OR 03 324 4323 A/H | sales@gmcontracting.co.nz www.gmcontracting.co.nz<br />
22 Station St, Leeston. Ph: 03 324 3880<br />
DECORATORS<br />
AUTO ELECTRICIAN<br />
Ellesmere<br />
Auto<br />
Electrical<br />
• Air Conditioning • Alternators<br />
• Starter Motors • Wiring Repairs<br />
• Diagnostics • Lighting • Batteries<br />
Mobile Auto Electrician<br />
022 644 9664<br />
New Paint • Repaints<br />
Wallpapering • Fences<br />
Feature Walls<br />
Floor & Roof Painting<br />
Spray Painting<br />
Light Commercial<br />
Restoring Timber<br />
* Finance available (T’s & C’s apply)<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> based but service the whole of Canterbury<br />
www.andertondecorators.co.nz<br />
www.facebook.com/andertondecorators<br />
027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN<br />
Driveways<br />
SWAINS<br />
KIWI KERB<br />
(Since 2005)<br />
Over 22 Years Experience<br />
Quality<br />
Workmanship<br />
• Driveways<br />
• Kerb &<br />
Channel<br />
• Garden Edging<br />
Freephone: 0800 081 400<br />
swainskiwikerb@gmail.com<br />
Farmlands Card Accepted<br />
SHELTERBELT TRIMMING<br />
Boundary<br />
Trimming<br />
Call Tony Dempsey<br />
Phone 03 325 3256<br />
Mobile 0274 323 943<br />
GARAGE DOORS<br />
The Genuine<br />
Custom Made Garage<br />
Door Professionals<br />
0800 661 366<br />
info@custommade.co.nz<br />
Auckland, Christchurch, Wanaka<br />
www.custommade.co.nz<br />
landscaping<br />
Landscape<br />
Construction and<br />
Garden Maintenance<br />
You can have your gardens, trees,<br />
shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best<br />
all year round, for a great price.<br />
Residential & Commercial Landscaping<br />
• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation<br />
• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance<br />
• Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups<br />
New Home Landscaping<br />
Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features<br />
• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual<br />
• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable<br />
Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388<br />
Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz<br />
www.revivelandscaping.co.nz<br />
Specialising in:<br />
Driveways<br />
Outdoor Areas<br />
Patios, Pathways,<br />
Residential<br />
& Commercial Floors<br />
Professional Advice<br />
Free Quotes<br />
Frank McWatt<br />
03 423 9344<br />
027 274 0342<br />
allwaysconcrete@gmail.com<br />
www.allwaysconcrete.nz<br />
WINDOW TINTING<br />
tintawindow<br />
advanced film solutions<br />
99% uv block<br />
fade protection<br />
heat control<br />
reduce glare<br />
25 Years Experience<br />
privacy films<br />
frosting designs<br />
non-darkening films<br />
Workmanship Guaranteed<br />
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films<br />
UV<br />
block<br />
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts<br />
03 365 3653 0800 368 468<br />
BAILEY<br />
PAINTING CONTRACTORS<br />
High Quality Professional Service<br />
•Interior & Exterior Residential •Apartments<br />
•Light Commercial •Motels •Rural Homesteads<br />
Free Quotes • No Obligation<br />
Contact Brent<br />
021 363 432<br />
brentbailey.bpc@gmail.com<br />
LIFESTYLE BLOCK MOBILE SHEARING<br />
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL<br />
• Shearing • Crutching • Tailing<br />
• Drenching • Foot Trimming<br />
• Single & Double Crutching Trailers<br />
A professional, friendly service<br />
Call Shaun Adams for a free quote<br />
021 204 <strong>12</strong>74 or 03 960 31<strong>12</strong><br />
adamsshearing.com<br />
• shearing contracting • mobile shearing trailer • mobile crutching trailer<br />
FOR ALL YOUR<br />
★Garden Clean-ups<br />
★Pruning<br />
★Lawn Mowing<br />
★Garden Maintenance<br />
Call us today for a FREE quote<br />
PH 0800 4 546 546<br />
(0800 4 JIMJIM)<br />
Caravan /<br />
Motorhome<br />
Interior alterations<br />
& repairs, water<br />
damage etc<br />
Ph 027 262 6867<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Accounting<br />
For all your<br />
Accounting &<br />
Tax Needs<br />
03 741 1783<br />
027 332 8086<br />
brian@<br />
selwynaccounting.co.nz<br />
UDI PAINTING &<br />
DECORATING<br />
For all painting and<br />
decorating services.<br />
Fully Qualified<br />
• Interior &<br />
Exterior Painting<br />
• Wallpapering<br />
• Plastering<br />
• Roof Painting<br />
Quality Services<br />
FREE QUOTES<br />
Contact Udi Aale<br />
Ph. 021 074 2075<br />
BATHROOM TILER<br />
wet area waterproofing,<br />
underfloor heating, soap<br />
boxes, old to new, for best<br />
results, call Devon on 021<br />
375-888 or 03 329 5511<br />
BUILDER QUALIFIED<br />
Decks, T & G Flooring,<br />
Villa Restoring, New<br />
Homes, Weatherboards.<br />
Free Quotes. Bennet &<br />
Sons Ltd Sam 027 496-<br />
9362 or Tony 027 224-<br />
0374<br />
CARPET LAYING<br />
Exp. Repairs, uplifting,<br />
relaying, restretching.<br />
Phone John on 0800<br />
003181, 027 240 7416<br />
jflattery@xtra.co.nz<br />
FENCING<br />
All Residential,<br />
Subdivisions, Rural<br />
Fencing. FCANZ Certified<br />
Contractor. Call 021 640<br />
748<br />
Bellamy’s<br />
Furniture<br />
Furniture made to<br />
order and restoration<br />
by tradesman with<br />
35yrs experience.<br />
PH Stephen<br />
021 073 2624<br />
FENCING<br />
All Residential,<br />
Subdivisions, Rural<br />
Fencing. FCANZ Certified<br />
Contractor. Call 021 640<br />
748<br />
POWER CABLE<br />
Our Cable or yours,<br />
phone-fibre-water installs,<br />
COC supplied, trenching<br />
and cable locating<br />
service, owner operator.<br />
FREE quote ph Gerard<br />
0272379742<br />
POWER TOOLS<br />
REPAIRS<br />
Parts & Sales for over 40<br />
years. All main brands<br />
serviced. Grossman Trade<br />
Tools,23 Watts Road,<br />
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230<br />
RJB PLUMBING<br />
Renovations, New Houses,<br />
Hot Water Cylinders,<br />
Kitchens Bathroom<br />
Upgrades, Laundries,<br />
General Maintenance ,<br />
Water Filters. Phone Mark<br />
0278690026<br />
RJB PLUMBING<br />
Renovations, New Houses,<br />
Hot Water Cylinders,<br />
Kitchens Bathroom<br />
Upgrades, Laundries,<br />
General Maintenance ,<br />
Water Filters. Phone Mark<br />
0278690026<br />
STUMP GRINDING<br />
Best price guarantee Tony<br />
0275 588 895<br />
TILING<br />
Flooring - Splashbacks -<br />
Wall incl tile removal, reg<br />
master tiler, ph Dave 027<br />
334 4<strong>12</strong>5<br />
TILER ( MASTER )<br />
Int / Ext. Res / Comm. .<br />
Free quote. 18 yrs exp. Ph<br />
Zac 021 1056 797<br />
WINDOW CLEANING<br />
Brown & White Ltd.<br />
Family owned since 2001.<br />
Ph Paul 027 229 3534
Incorporating<br />
ISSUE 685 | FrIday 16 aprIl <strong>2021</strong><br />
See inside for this week's<br />
Ce l 021 8 5 84<br />
PH 03 web<br />
2013 Lexus Ls460<br />
Black leather, airbags, rear<br />
radio control, climate control,<br />
82,130kms, 10 airbags,<br />
reverse camera, cruise<br />
control, and much more .<br />
$39,999 inc.<br />
A fordable new parts available for BMW / MERCEDES BENZ<br />
454 st asaph str et, 03 378 1818 or 021 480 201<br />
Cannot be Beaten!<br />
• Talk to us about finance for your next<br />
motor vehicle purchase<br />
Specialising in Finance for Private Purchases<br />
Very quick a provals, sensational interest rates<br />
• From no deposit (terms & conditions may a ply)<br />
Cnr Main South Rd and Epsom Rd, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 0 348 4<strong>12</strong>9 | avoncityford.com<br />
orc<br />
Ce l 021 8 5 84<br />
1992 GMC VANDURA 2500<br />
5.7 litre V8, auto, 7 seater, a loys,<br />
tints, ro l bar, alarm, towbar.<br />
$27,995<br />
See page 13 for more!<br />
41 Shands Road, Hornby, Christchurch<br />
The biggest range of vehicles in one location!<br />
2 09 Subaru<br />
Outback R<br />
$17, 9<br />
leather interior, exce lent<br />
condition, drives we l<br />
$22,999 inc.<br />
32 M orhouse Ave | P: (03) 3 6 768 | www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
CAR AUDIO CAR SECURITY REVERSE CAMERAS PARKING SENSORS DASH CAMERAS<br />
AUDIO VISUAL CE LULAR RADAR DETECTORS AERIALS<br />
GPS/TRACKING<br />
orc<br />
h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ<br />
S e page 5 for more info!<br />
My kaywa QR-code<br />
w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
Download the kaywa QR code Reader (a p Store &android Market) and scan your code!<br />
2 09 Honda<br />
StepwagOn<br />
SpaDa Z<br />
$10, 9<br />
S e page 5 for more info!<br />
h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ<br />
Download the kaywa QR code Reader (a p Store &android Market) and scan your code!<br />
My kaywa QR-code<br />
w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 31<br />
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />
your Guide To<br />
TrusTed<br />
Trades and<br />
services in<br />
your area<br />
Need it?<br />
Rent it!<br />
No Bond<br />
Free Delivery<br />
Free Repair<br />
Great Student Deals<br />
Canterbury Owned & Operated<br />
Free Call Now:<br />
0800 717 000<br />
Or Apply Online:<br />
www.a4r.co.nz<br />
Re Roofing<br />
Roof Repairs<br />
Spouting<br />
Approved Age Concern provider<br />
Over 30 years experience<br />
Licensed Building Practitioner<br />
N A BARRELL<br />
ROOFING LTD<br />
Ph: 0275 389 415<br />
Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz<br />
Division of Tuffnell Drainage Ltd<br />
14 Centrum Lane, Rolleston<br />
We:<br />
• Unblock Drains<br />
• High pressure waterblasting<br />
• CCTV<br />
• 24/7 Service<br />
Call us now - 03 974 3561<br />
Cars Wanted<br />
AAAA $$ CASH PAID<br />
Buying cars & trucks for<br />
wrecking. Ph / txt Zac 021<br />
1056 797.<br />
AAA CASH - CASH -<br />
CASH . Any unwanted<br />
cars. Phone 347 9354 or<br />
027 476 2404<br />
AAA CASH - CASH -<br />
CASH . Any unwanted<br />
cars. Phone 347 9354 or<br />
027 476 2404<br />
Tours<br />
it’s here!<br />
tAX retUrN tiMe!<br />
Tax returns for<br />
Companies, Trusts,<br />
Rentals, Individuals,<br />
Non For Profits<br />
Ideal time to think<br />
about migrating<br />
to a new payroll or<br />
accounting system.<br />
Xero Certified Advisor<br />
ICNZB Certified Member<br />
sue thomas<br />
027 283 3448<br />
businessroundup.co.nz<br />
/businessroundup<br />
Need a hand?<br />
✤ Lawns & Edges<br />
✤ Landscaping<br />
✤ Gardening<br />
✤ Hedge Trimming<br />
✤ Handyman Jobs<br />
✤ Casual or One Off<br />
Phone Mike Lineton<br />
022 341 8848<br />
Your local<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />
GARDENER/<br />
HANDYMAN<br />
Specialising in:<br />
Driveways<br />
Outdoor Areas<br />
Patios, Pathways,<br />
Residential<br />
& Commercial Floors<br />
Professional Advice<br />
Free Quotes<br />
Frank McWatt<br />
03 423 9344<br />
027 274 0342<br />
allwaysconcrete@gmail.com<br />
www.allwaysconcrete.nz<br />
Reid TouRs<br />
Waipapa station Sat 29th <strong>May</strong> $45 pp<br />
Mt Cook Sat 14th August $55 pp<br />
Two Passes Sat 4th September $45pp<br />
Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886<br />
Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com<br />
Heating<br />
Log Fires<br />
Pellet Fires<br />
Heat Pumps<br />
Sales<br />
Service<br />
Installations<br />
Free Quotes<br />
03 343 1651<br />
472 Blenheim Rd<br />
www.heatstore.co.nz<br />
Building Supplies<br />
STYLETILE by<br />
dumawall suitable for DIY<br />
or installation available.<br />
This new waterproof<br />
tile, no grouting required<br />
suitable for bathroom,<br />
laundry and kitchen.<br />
Various colours and<br />
patterns available. Fab<br />
Plastics. Ph 366 3634<br />
www.styletile.nz<br />
To Let<br />
RENT ME!<br />
Ideal as an extra<br />
bedroom or office.<br />
no bond required<br />
16,065 copies delivered every week<br />
Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth.<br />
Three convenient sizes from $80 a week:<br />
Standard 3.6m x 2.4m<br />
Large 4.2m x 2.4m | Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m<br />
Visit our website<br />
www.justcabins.co.nz<br />
for display cabin locations<br />
www.justcabins.co.nz<br />
Vehicles Wanted<br />
CAR REMOVALS<br />
$$CASH PAID$$<br />
CARS, VANS, UTES<br />
& 4X4 WANTED<br />
NZ OWNED<br />
AND<br />
OPERATED<br />
FOR<br />
24 YEARS<br />
We use world class vehicle<br />
depollution systems<br />
0800 77 80 80<br />
www.pickapart.co.nz<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
EDITOR – Ashburton Courier<br />
Allied Press Ltd is seeking an experienced journalist ready<br />
to take the next step in their career, as<br />
Editor for the Ashburton Courier.<br />
The Ashburton Courier is a weekly<br />
community newspaper delivered to more<br />
than 16,000 homes across Mid Canterbury<br />
and the surrounding rural areas.<br />
The Ashburton Courier is the largest<br />
circulating and best read newspaper within<br />
the Mid Canterbury area.<br />
This is an exciting opportunity and provides<br />
the successful applicant the ability to help<br />
shape and connect the community we<br />
serve.<br />
You will be responsible for our newspaper<br />
layout, leading the news team, writing<br />
stories and co-ordinating news gathering for<br />
the Ashburton Courier.<br />
The successful applicant will be selfmotivated,<br />
tenacious and have a passion for<br />
news and building relationships within our<br />
local community.<br />
Ability to find local stories, juggle tasks, meet<br />
deadlines and write engaging, accurate<br />
copy is essential. You will have an eye for<br />
photography. Video and website skills are<br />
desirable.<br />
It is essential that you have a full driver’s<br />
licence. Given the nature of the role,<br />
occasional evenings and weekend work may<br />
be required.<br />
All applications will be treated in the strictest<br />
confidence.<br />
Our well respected local title is owned<br />
by Allied Press, the largest independent<br />
publisher in New Zealand.<br />
Please note that you must have the right to<br />
live and work in New Zealand to apply for<br />
this role.<br />
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity<br />
for you, please send your CV with a<br />
covering letter to steve@starmedia.kiwi<br />
or feel free to call me on 021 372 479<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
Are you keen on cars?<br />
A motoring nut?<br />
We’d like to talk to you!<br />
Account Executive<br />
Drivesouth Sales<br />
Full time permanent<br />
Classic Car feature!<br />
www.drivesouth.co.nz<br />
Who we are<br />
Star Media is a division of Allied Press Limited, who employs over 450<br />
people on a permanent basis across our 15 sites in the South Island.<br />
We operate across multiple media platforms (print, on-line, digital)<br />
delivering quality news, information and entertainment through our various<br />
regional and city publications, including The Star, StarNews.co.nz and a<br />
network of Community Newspapers.<br />
The role<br />
We are currently seeking an Advertising Account Executive to take<br />
responsibility for our weekly Drivesouth Sales Magazine. We are looking for<br />
an experienced salesperson to join our team based in Christchurch.<br />
You will enjoy working as part of a team, have a can-do attitude and an<br />
affinity and interest across the motoring sector.<br />
Some of the key accountabilities include:<br />
• Effective promotion and sales of advertising for Drivesouth Sales<br />
Magazine and Star Media’s range of products<br />
• Providing a high quality, professional sales administration service<br />
• Ensuring the highest possible level of customer/client service<br />
• Working proactively to ensure that clients are offered the best<br />
advertising solution across all potential advertising platforms<br />
If you think this role is for you, please apply with your CV and a<br />
covering letter to shane@starmedia.kiwi<br />
A copy of the full position description can be found at<br />
alliedpress.co.nz/employment<br />
Applications will close on Friday 21st <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.<br />
Please note you must have the right to work in<br />
New Zealand to apply for this role.<br />
Disclaimer: Allied Press does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.<br />
Allied Press is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.<br />
free<br />
best motorbuys<br />
40 Years Finance<br />
Experience<br />
PH 03 web<br />
Incorporating<br />
ISSUE 687 | FrIday 30 aprIl <strong>2021</strong><br />
331 Blenheim Road, Christchurch<br />
Hilux spares<br />
40 Years Finance<br />
Experience<br />
Now Available @ NZ Van Spares<br />
Cannot be Beaten!<br />
• Talk to us about finance for your next<br />
motor vehicle purchase<br />
Specialising in Finance for Private Purchases<br />
Very quick a provals, sensational interest rates<br />
• From no deposit (terms & conditions may a ply)<br />
Cnr Main South Rd and Epsom Rd, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 0 348 4<strong>12</strong>9 | avoncityford.com<br />
2013 Jaguar xF-Luxury<br />
A fordable new parts available for BMW / MERCEDES BENZ<br />
454 st asaph str et, 03 378 1818 or 021 480 201<br />
A loys, leather seats, twin<br />
exhaust, done 78, 19kms,<br />
2 0 c turbo, black<br />
www.grcaudio.co.nz MOBILE INSTA LATION SERVICE 0800 2<strong>12</strong> 7 S e our ad on page 2<br />
free<br />
best motorbuys<br />
www.drivesouth.co.nz<br />
Hilux spares<br />
Now Available @ NZ Van Spares<br />
2016 NISSAN LEAF 30X<br />
F/lift Gen. 2 Model, Emergency<br />
Brake A sist & Lane departure<br />
warning, 30KWh battery, Rev. Cam,<br />
49,000kms, English conv. Stereo &<br />
dash! S e page 27 for more!<br />
The biggest range of vehicles in one location!<br />
32 M orhouse Ave | P: (03) 3 6 768 | www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz<br />
$27,995<br />
this W ek:<br />
eV & Hybrid feature
32 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
SELECTED ITEMS IN STORE & ONLINE<br />
+ SUPER DEALS. ENDS 31.5.21.<br />
Lincoln 4 Seater<br />
WAS $<br />
2699<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
1999<br />
Ramsey Single/Single Bunk<br />
WAS $<br />
<strong>12</strong>99<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
999<br />
Duke<br />
Dining Chair<br />
NOW $<br />
<strong>12</strong>5<br />
Atlantic 3 Piece<br />
Dining Set<br />
WAS $<br />
1379<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
1099<br />
Veno<br />
Dining Chair<br />
NOW $<br />
95<br />
Includes underbunk<br />
storage drawer<br />
Kate Sofabed<br />
WAS $<br />
350<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
275<br />
Atlantic Queen Bed<br />
WAS $<br />
999<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
699<br />
Allessa<br />
Chaise Sofa<br />
WAS $<br />
2199<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
1799<br />
Allessa Sofa with<br />
Ottoman WAS $ 3299<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
2699<br />
ON SALE!<br />
Medium Feel<br />
boxed<br />
for easy<br />
transport!<br />
Macey Swivel Chair<br />
WAS $<br />
899<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
699<br />
Shop<br />
Online<br />
Nationwide<br />
Delivery<br />
Finance<br />
Options<br />
Buy NZ MAde!<br />
Sono Queen Mattress<br />
WAS $<br />
599<br />
PLUS 24 MONTHS INTEREST FREe! - SeE In store for details.<br />
NOW<br />
$<br />
399<br />
AUTUMN SALE ENDS 31.05.21.<br />
250 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 0800 TARGET (0800 827438)<br />
targetfurniture.co.nz<br />
Offers and product prices advertised here expire 31/05/21.<br />
Sale Excludes Accessories.
PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY<br />
the BeSt PRoPeRtieS AcRoSS<br />
the SeLWYn DiStRict<br />
INSIDE<br />
Week commencing WeDneSDAY, <strong>12</strong>th mAY, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Crafting the<br />
perfect loan<br />
for you.<br />
Sharon Hunt - Mortgage Advisor<br />
0274 339 752<br />
www.loancraft.co.nz<br />
NEw listiNg<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
DELIGHTFUL WITH<br />
FABULOUS PARKING<br />
Situated on a private and established easy-care section is this solid low<br />
maintenance and desirable property. Soundly constructed in 20<strong>12</strong>, the<br />
intelligent and versatile floor plan offers an open plan living area which<br />
has double ranch sliders opening out to a covered private patio area<br />
which enjoys a wonderful north facing aspect.<br />
The property offers three double bedrooms, with the master suite<br />
enjoying a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the centrally located family<br />
bathroom complete with bath and shower is shared between the<br />
remaining bedrooms. The modern and well specified kitchen with its<br />
reputable appliances is conveniently located next to the dining area and<br />
with a log burner and heat pump your year-round comfort is taken care<br />
of.<br />
Some of the other features of this fabulous property include wonderful<br />
internal storage options, security system, two garden sheds, woodshed<br />
and a double internal access garage. One of the standout features of<br />
this property is the versatile parking options which include a carport and<br />
additional space for a motor home or additional vehicle.<br />
Overall, this is a delightful property in a fabulous location which is in zone<br />
for West Rolleston Primary School and close to all the amenities that<br />
Rolleston has on offer.<br />
Priced from $635,000<br />
www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0876<br />
Jackie Derrick<br />
Contact:<br />
027 636 3576<br />
jackie@marealestate.co.nz<br />
58A Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston<br />
Open Home Sun 1.30 – 2.00pm<br />
forget the big picture...<br />
let’s look at the detail<br />
To be fair, we can show you both...<br />
VISIT SOME OF THE FINEST SHOWHOMES IN CANTERBURY<br />
SALES OFFICE AND SHOW HOME VILLAGE<br />
OpEN THURSDAY - SATURDAY 1 - 3pM<br />
EMAIL: enquiries@yoursection.nz<br />
or call 03 741 1340<br />
ADVERTISEMENT<br />
yoursection.nz<br />
Residential sections, Big Range, Canterbury Wide
2
3
4
5<br />
Due to continued success as <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s leading<br />
Real Estate team, we need more homes to<br />
satisfy these genuine waiting buyers.<br />
Please, if you can help, call us today!<br />
Prebbleton/Lincoln<br />
3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms<br />
3 car garaging or 2 plus workshop<br />
Less than 10 years old<br />
Price $750,000 - $850,000<br />
Contact<br />
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057<br />
kate.cameron@raywhite.com<br />
Lincoln/Prebbleton<br />
3-4 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms<br />
Potential to add value<br />
2 car garaging (not essential)<br />
Price $500,000 - $700,000<br />
Contact<br />
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057<br />
kate.cameron@raywhite.com<br />
Kirwee<br />
3-4 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms<br />
2 car garaging<br />
Section 800m2 - 1000m2<br />
Price up to mid $600,000’s<br />
Contact<br />
Lorraine Gardiner 021 207 6661<br />
lorraine.gardiner@raywhite.com<br />
Dunsandel<br />
3-4 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms<br />
2 car garaging<br />
Section 800m2 - 1000m2<br />
Price $500,000 - $600,000<br />
Contact<br />
Lorraine Gardiner 021 207 6661<br />
lorraine.gardiner@raywhite.com<br />
Tai Tapu<br />
3 bedroom entry level home<br />
1-2 bathrooms<br />
Section 700m2 approximately<br />
Price $600,000 - $700,000<br />
Contact<br />
Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568<br />
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms<br />
2 living areas, nice spec<br />
Small easy care section<br />
Price $600,000 - $670,000<br />
Contact<br />
Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568<br />
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3+ bedrooms<br />
2+ bathrooms<br />
Price up to $650,000<br />
Contact<br />
Kresha Ross 022 014 3183<br />
kresha.ross@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
Must be Levi Park<br />
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms<br />
Parking for a camper<br />
Price $700,000 - $1,000,000<br />
Contact<br />
Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955<br />
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
2-3 bedrooms, 2 toilets<br />
Floor area less than 170m2<br />
Section size to park 18ft caravan<br />
Price up to $800,000<br />
Contact<br />
Morgan Cathro 021 034 2147<br />
morgan.cathro@raywhite.com<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Lifestyle block<br />
Bare land 2 acres plus<br />
Suitable to build dream home on<br />
Closer to Christchurch preferred<br />
Contact<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms<br />
Section 700m2 plus<br />
Price $600,000 - $700,000<br />
Contact<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />
Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Rolleston<br />
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms<br />
Extra sheds for cars<br />
Land 2 acres<br />
Price $800,000 - $1,000,000<br />
Contact<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />
Lincoln/Rolleston<br />
3-4 bedrooms<br />
Section 500m2 plus<br />
Price $600,000 - $630,000<br />
Contact<br />
Trina Rea 027 424 6901<br />
trina.rea@raywhite.com<br />
Lincoln/Rolleston<br />
4 bedrooms<br />
2 bathrooms<br />
2 living areas<br />
Price mid to high $600,000’s<br />
Contact<br />
Trina Rea 027 424 6901<br />
trina.rea@raywhite.com<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
2-3 bedrooms<br />
Price up to $370,000<br />
Contact<br />
Trina Rea 027 424 6901<br />
trina.rea@raywhite.com<br />
Lincoln/Tai Tapu<br />
Bare land<br />
Up to 4 hectares<br />
Price up to $600,000<br />
Contact<br />
Trina Rea 027 424 6901<br />
trina.rea@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
4 bedrooms, Ambrose or Park Grove<br />
2 living areas, 2 bathrooms<br />
Section 750m2<br />
Price $500,000 - $700,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Darfield<br />
Large 4-5 bedroom home<br />
Section over 1000m2<br />
Price up to $800,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
5-6 bedrooms or with an annex<br />
2+ bathrooms, high spec home<br />
Section 1000m2 plus<br />
Price up to $1,200,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Rolleston<br />
3-4 bedrooms<br />
3 car garaging<br />
Section 700m2 plus<br />
Price up to $800,000<br />
Contact<br />
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions?<br />
Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal<br />
If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY<br />
Ray White Rolleston 347 9988 | Ray White West Melton 347 9933 | Ray White Lincoln 325 7299<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
6<br />
Rolleston 20 Northmoor Boulevard<br />
New Listing<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>,<br />
Proud to<br />
be here<br />
Looking to buy, sell, invest or<br />
have your property managed?<br />
Give us a call at Property Brokers<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>, or pop in to talk to one<br />
of the team today!<br />
Clever design gives you more!<br />
Built in 2018, this trendy home holds incredible curb appeal in a quiet<br />
yet handy location and it doesn't stop there... The clever layout has<br />
ensured maximum use of space so you can be sure you are getting<br />
more bang for your buck! Quality fittings and fixtures adorn this<br />
wonderful modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The kitchen is a<br />
stand-out with a hi-gloss bench, stylish negative detailing, walk-in<br />
pantry and opens out to a private patio and courtyard area, the<br />
perfect cosy spot for entertaining friends. With practicality in mind the<br />
extremely spacious lounge offers a soft contemporary colour scheme<br />
and is the perfect size for a 4 bedroom family.<br />
4 2 1 2<br />
Auction 4.00pm, Wed 26th <strong>May</strong>,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>, (unless sold prior)<br />
View Sat 15 <strong>May</strong> 2.30 - 3.30pm<br />
Sun 16 <strong>May</strong> 2.30 - 3.30pm<br />
Web pb.co.nz/ROU87227<br />
Sarah Yeates<br />
M 027 447 2719<br />
PB <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
E rolleston@pb.co.nz<br />
P 03 929 0306<br />
Grab a FREE property appraisal between 1 <strong>May</strong> and<br />
13 June <strong>2021</strong>, and you’re in the draw to win* free<br />
groceries for a whole year worth $15,000! Go on to list<br />
your property for sale and double your chances to win.<br />
For specialist property advice that could lead to<br />
great things, talk to us today 0800 367 5263 or visit<br />
pb.co.nz/freefood<br />
*Terms and Conditions apply<br />
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />
Proud to be here
Four Seasons Realty<br />
7
8<br />
Four Seasons Realty
9<br />
TOP 20<br />
Sales<br />
Consultants<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
Congratulations to our top 20 sales<br />
consultants for 2020 -<strong>2021</strong><br />
Our Top 20 sales consultants exemplify everything Harcourts Four<br />
Seasons believes in - experience, local knowledge, professionalism,<br />
focus and commitment. Thank you to all our wonderful clients who<br />
have helped our Top Consultants achieve these outstanding results.<br />
Mitch & Mana<br />
Top<br />
Richard & Sue Woerlee<br />
2<br />
Sue & Gemma Roberts<br />
3<br />
Harley Manion<br />
4<br />
Jan Green<br />
5<br />
Lyn & Nicholas Martin<br />
6<br />
Jackie Frame<br />
7<br />
Geoffrey Twiss<br />
8<br />
Ross Mitchell<br />
9<br />
Natalie McLean<br />
10<br />
11<br />
Katie Harrison<br />
<strong>12</strong> Lisa Tippen<br />
13 Fergus Spain<br />
14 Stevie Golding 15 Caine Hopcroft<br />
16 Glen Young 17 Victora Thompson<br />
18<br />
Andrew Sare &<br />
Wendy Godfrey<br />
19 Shona Robb 20 Jayne Martin<br />
CHRISTCHURCH REGION END OF YEARAwards<br />
Mitch & Mana<br />
Richard & Sue Woerlee Sue & Gemma Roberts<br />
Harley Manion<br />
Jan Green<br />
3 rd Rural & Lifestyle Top Rural & Lifestyle 2 nd Rural & Lifestyle 18 th Sales Consultant 22 nd<br />
7 th Sales Consultants 11 th Sales Consultants 13 th Sales Consultants<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
Lyn & Nicholas Martin Natalie McLean Kaiapoi Office The Palms Office<br />
23 rd Sales Consultants 2 nd Exclusive lister 3 rd Client experience TopOffice in Christchurch<br />
0800 789 10 11<br />
Your home for local property<br />
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
10<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Greenpark 41 Carters Road<br />
Stellar lifestyle starter<br />
Quaint cottage charm and rural vistas are yours to enjoy at this 4.02 hectare property in Greenpark, which provides<br />
buyers with the perfect introduction to lifestyle living. The home is encompassed by a mature garden featuring fruit<br />
trees. Living areas (dining room, lounge and open plan living) all extend outdoors. Mostly double glazed, heating<br />
solutions include a heat transfer system, heat pump and log burner with wetback ensuring you’re well covered to<br />
keep cosy over the winter. With enough land to construct the shed you have always wanted, graze stock and fulfil<br />
your lifestyle dreams, the site features two large paddocks, a set of sheep yards and a well. Located just over five<br />
minutes’ drive to either Lincoln or Tai Tapu, buyers looking to take their first step on the lifestyle ladder are<br />
encouraged to act quickly.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5515082<br />
3 2 1 4<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
1pm, Wed 2 Jun <strong>2021</strong><br />
View Sat 2-2.30pm<br />
Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
Experience<br />
Bayleys<br />
Kevin Jenkins<br />
027 577 4232<br />
Ben Turner<br />
027 530 1400<br />
Chris Jones<br />
027 220 5043<br />
Jo McIntosh<br />
027 384 4279<br />
Adrienne Goodeve<br />
021 977 877<br />
Bianca Davidson<br />
027 322 9055<br />
Bayleys<br />
Canterbury,<br />
it’s the local<br />
knowledge,<br />
the kind you just<br />
can’t buy<br />
Craig Blackburn<br />
027 489 7225<br />
Emma Groom<br />
027 555 1075<br />
Evan Marshall<br />
027 221 0910<br />
Haley Smith<br />
027 341 3846<br />
John Bailey<br />
027 893 0234<br />
Nathan Collett<br />
027 826 1535<br />
When you sell with Bayleys, you’re<br />
choosing a salesperson with real<br />
estate knowledge of the local<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> area. The kind of insight<br />
that can’t be measured and makes<br />
all the difference.<br />
Sam Sidey<br />
027 346 3500<br />
Suzy McPherson<br />
027 695 0519<br />
Tim Dyer<br />
027 495 0979<br />
Urszula Bedggood<br />
027 338 7889<br />
Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559<br />
Bayleys Leeston 03 375 4700<br />
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services<br />
bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz
2<br />
[Edition datE]<br />
11<br />
Presenting your home for sale?<br />
The presentation of your home<br />
doesn’t mean spending thousands<br />
on an upgrade either! So why<br />
wouldn’t you want to do everything<br />
possible to make it appealing to<br />
prospective purchasers?<br />
Street appeal<br />
The exterior of your home is the first<br />
thing buyers will see, so the property<br />
needs to look well-kept and inviting. Take<br />
a look at your place from the street and<br />
see it through a buyer’s eyes. So, cut the<br />
lawns, trim trees, plants and hedges, add<br />
some garden lights and place a nice pot or<br />
plant by the front door. Ensure the house<br />
exterior is cleaned or freshened with new<br />
paint if necessary, hose down drives, paths<br />
and fences, put stylish new numbers on<br />
the house and perhaps buy a funky new<br />
letter box!<br />
Make an entrance<br />
Even if your entrance or hallway is<br />
small, you can still give it some wow! A<br />
large mirror adds light and makes an<br />
entrance look twice the size. Fresh flowers,<br />
candles or a stylish piece of art create an<br />
inviting first impression. Ensure floors are<br />
clean whether timber, tiles or carpet.<br />
Create space<br />
Light, air and space are three key<br />
factors in presenting a home to the<br />
best advantage. Open up curtains<br />
and windows and use lamps and light<br />
fittings for mood and ambience. Arrange<br />
furniture to maximise space and remove<br />
items that make the room appear<br />
cramped.<br />
Fresh feel<br />
Freshen rooms with new paint if<br />
necessary, but aim for neutral tones which<br />
are more versatile for buyers. Add a splash<br />
of colour in cushions, throws, artwork or<br />
a vase of flowers. Invest in a new duvet or<br />
bedspread and always make the bed!<br />
Clear out clutter<br />
Storage space sells but clutter<br />
complicates! Clean out your cupboards,<br />
shelves and garage, and get rid of<br />
unnecessary clutter. Buyers inspect<br />
wardrobes and cupboards so tidy them up<br />
and reduce the number of photos, books,<br />
nicknacks on display – they distract<br />
buyers, too!<br />
Beautify the bathroom<br />
Replace or resurface fittings if necessary,<br />
but otherwise you can simply beautify<br />
your bathroom with thorough and<br />
fastidious cleaning, thick opulent towels,<br />
a tray of beautiful soaps and some lush,<br />
green plants. Invest in a new shower<br />
curtain or laundry hamper, and maybe a<br />
sleek, modern towel rail.<br />
Clean clean clean<br />
Cleaning is a mandatory part of<br />
selling your home: have carpets, rugs<br />
and upholstery commercially cleaned<br />
and sanitised, clean drapes and blinds to<br />
look like new, polish glass and furniture,<br />
wash down all surfaces and fittings in<br />
the bathroom and kitchen, clean all light<br />
fittings, wash windows inside and out,<br />
deodorise your home to eliminate any<br />
odours from pets, cooking or smoke.<br />
Outdoor spaces<br />
Even a small patio, deck or terrace<br />
can be enhanced with a café table and<br />
chairs. Add some colourful accessories –<br />
placemats, candle lamps, pots and plants,<br />
and there you have an extra living area.<br />
If space is not limited, hang a hammock,<br />
string some outdoor lights, position a<br />
garden sculpture or create a water feature<br />
that buyers will love.<br />
Hire a handyman<br />
Squeaking doors, dripping taps, cracked<br />
tiles, broken fences, leaking toilets or<br />
appliances that don’t work are a turn-off<br />
for buyers. If you can’t repair or replace<br />
things yourself, then hire a handyman to<br />
make sure everything in your home works<br />
as it should.<br />
Finish it first<br />
Buyers want to see a finished home,<br />
not one that’s still being fixed! So finish<br />
everything before you list your home<br />
for sale, then launch it onto the market<br />
when it looks its absolute best – you have<br />
nothing to lose and everything to gain!<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Darfield 695 Essendon Road<br />
Prebbleton 540-544 Hamptons Road<br />
Horse heaven<br />
4 2 2 2<br />
For those with vision<br />
5 2 2<br />
Those who love horses are bound to be impressed<br />
with this superb family home and exceptional lifestyle<br />
property equipped with everything you could need<br />
for the equine life. At 6.4446 hectares, offering ample<br />
space for many uses. The spacious home features<br />
polished concrete floors and a fresh, neutral palette<br />
for an enduring modern look. The well thought out<br />
layout includes the luxurious master bedroom with a<br />
private ensuite bathroom and sliding door access to<br />
the garden. This property is superbly equipped with a<br />
large arena and a range of outbuildings.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5515174<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
<strong>12</strong>pm, Thu 3 Jun <strong>2021</strong><br />
3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />
View by appointment<br />
Ben Turner 027 530 1400<br />
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225<br />
craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />
If you have been looking for a project where you can<br />
add value or want a stepping stone into lifestyle living,<br />
then this 6.98 hectares in three titles offers enormous<br />
potential. The property is offered to the market on an<br />
'as is, where is' basis including the current dwelling<br />
with brick exterior, existing services and access<br />
arrangements (if any). Prebbleton, Templeton and<br />
Rolleston are situated close by. This property is ready<br />
and waiting for your inspiration - embrace the space<br />
and convenient location.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5515076<br />
Deadline Sale (will not be sold prior)<br />
1pm, Wed 26 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
View Sat 3-3.30pm<br />
Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
<strong>12</strong><br />
8 Habgood Street, Lincoln<br />
This sunny sheltered, private<br />
property is situated in central<br />
Lincoln close to amenities and<br />
University. Fixed term tenanted<br />
until end of Nov <strong>2021</strong>. This will<br />
be of interest to investors and<br />
owner-occupiers with an eye for<br />
quality real estate.<br />
Deadline Sale: All offers<br />
presented on or before 4pm Fri<br />
21st <strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />
Call Joe<br />
for more<br />
information<br />
021 324 529<br />
joe.brankin@mikepero.com<br />
RX2574243<br />
West Melton, Darfield, Hororata,<br />
Kirwee, Coalgate, Rolleston<br />
Unique<br />
marketing options<br />
Proven top quality results<br />
We’re your locals<br />
Supreet Mahey<br />
Mortgage Adviser<br />
022 <strong>12</strong>0 <strong>12</strong>85<br />
Tracey & Joe Brankin<br />
021 324 529<br />
tracey.brankin@mikepero.com<br />
Cheryl Hunt<br />
027 430 3906<br />
cheryl.hunt@mikepero.com<br />
Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)<br />
REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS<br />
61a Fairfield Way, Rolleston<br />
<strong>12</strong> Viceroy Place, Halswell<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
Stunning Style & Space!<br />
**All offers to be presented 5pm, 25th <strong>May</strong><br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
Desirably positioned in a well-established pocket<br />
of Halswell, as well as surrounded by fast growing<br />
suburbs with modern amenities, this substantial<br />
property offers the perfect combination of<br />
surroundings, space and superior style. Spread<br />
over two levels, the home offers five double<br />
bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living options<br />
to accommodate large-scale family living in superbly<br />
comfortable surroundings. Brilliantly located on<br />
a private 648m2 section in a quiet cul-de-sac, this<br />
home is a showstopper and needs to be on your<br />
viewing list. Contact Mike for further details.<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
Family Living Galore!<br />
**All offers to be presented 5pm, 26th <strong>May</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />
Sited on a 922sqm section, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is generously proportioned for family living<br />
and beautifully presented for your immediate enjoyment. The layout is beautifully arranged with effortless<br />
integration between the open plan kitchen & dining space which links seamlessly with the lounge. Fully fenced<br />
with low maintenance landscaping, the outdoor living is ready for you to enjoy. Warm & inviting throughout,<br />
this home is ready for its new family – could this be you? If so, don’t delay as these properties are in hot<br />
demand – contact Mike today for more information.<br />
5 St Clio Street, Ilam<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
Mid-Century Modern Class!<br />
**All offers to be presented 3pm, 19th <strong>May</strong><br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
Contemporary finesse meets mid-century<br />
architecture at this meticulously modernised 1960s<br />
residence that promotes a lifestyle of undeniable<br />
ease in sought after Ilam. Perfectly placed on<br />
a generous 916sqm private rear section, this 3<br />
bedroom home offers an abundance of space and<br />
style. With features such as in-slab heating, an<br />
expansive Purpleheart timber deck, and stacker<br />
doors to the outdoor living, just to name a few, this<br />
lovely home is a must to view to truly appreciate all<br />
that is on offer here! Give Mike a call today to book<br />
your time to view, or check our website for Open<br />
Home times.<br />
68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />
0800 645 346<br />
www.oneagencyres.co.nz<br />
Mike Goatley<br />
027 249 5561<br />
Lindsay Welch<br />
027 577 0216<br />
Wade Goatley<br />
027 749 6468<br />
Shane Jarvis<br />
022 130 0766<br />
Wayne McFarlane<br />
027 337 6093<br />
Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)
Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />
in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />
Securing your<br />
home this winter<br />
13<br />
Being burgled is an invasion of your<br />
private space, the place where you feel<br />
most safe – your home. It’s important to<br />
secure your property when away as well as<br />
when home.<br />
Assets can be replaceable, treasured<br />
keepsakes conveying irreplaceable<br />
memories, not so. Motor vehicles and<br />
electronics are often the target but it is<br />
surprising what a thief will take.<br />
The thought of someone entering our<br />
home is unsettling, the mess and damage<br />
left behind a real hassle. Even when well<br />
insured, there is a cost: the excess, loss of<br />
a no claim bonus; write-down of an asset’s<br />
value; the inconvenience of no wheels or<br />
other possessions; the wait time before<br />
insurance pay out; and the time involved<br />
in looking for replacement items.<br />
These are good reasons to make our<br />
homes as secure as possible. The adage: ‘if<br />
they want to get in, they will’ is true yet<br />
some thieves are opportunistic, looking<br />
for easy targets.<br />
Simple ways to secure your<br />
home and vehicles are:<br />
• Lock your house and garage when going<br />
out, heading away or at home.<br />
• Keep vehicles locked when in the<br />
driveway or on the street, never leaving<br />
the keys in them and ensuring valuables,<br />
bags or other tempting items are hidden.<br />
• Shut all windows at night and when<br />
going out or away; especially those<br />
accessible from the street.<br />
• Activate any alarm system keeping<br />
the codes confidential. Never share<br />
the master code. Set temporary codes<br />
for guests and when issuing a key to a<br />
neighbour or trusted tradesperson.<br />
• Padlock sheds with all tools inside so<br />
they cannot be used for breaking-in.<br />
• Lock firearms in an out-of-the-way<br />
place then secure the key in a separate<br />
location.<br />
• Organise a house sitter or ask a<br />
neighbour, family member or friend to<br />
keep an eye on your property and clear<br />
the letterbox. Alternatively, put a stop on<br />
your mail with NZ Post.<br />
• If away longer than two weeks, arrange<br />
for a neighbour or contractor to mow<br />
the lawns.<br />
• Secure the spa and swimming pools,<br />
locking covers or draining them.<br />
More serious ways to protect<br />
your home include:<br />
• Fitting sensor lights.<br />
• Installing lockable security doors.<br />
• Installing an alarm system.<br />
• Installing security surveillance cameras<br />
like those where you can download an<br />
APP onto your cell phone so you can<br />
remotely view your home while away.<br />
These are ideal when you are not likely<br />
to have power or Internet access.<br />
• Fit an automated irrigation system on<br />
a timer, programming it to turn on<br />
each day. This will give the impression<br />
someone is home and keep your plants<br />
healthy.<br />
Burglaries can be opportunist due to<br />
lax security. Locking doors and windows<br />
helps. Setting the alarm is common sense<br />
– if the facility is there, why not use it.<br />
Adopting other security measures can<br />
be worth the effort and might keep your<br />
home safe over the holidays.<br />
Fit an automated<br />
irrigation system.<br />
Arrange to have<br />
your lawns mowed.<br />
Keep your home & vehicles locked.<br />
Showhome<br />
Guide<br />
LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION?<br />
Visit one of our stunning showhomes to gather ideas for your dream home<br />
Signature Homes<br />
Faringdon<br />
47 & 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston<br />
Both Open Wed to Sun <strong>12</strong>pm-4pm<br />
Show Room/Office:<br />
31 Watts Road, Sockburn<br />
Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm<br />
0800 8444 88 or 03 342 7788<br />
www.signature.co.nz<br />
Faringdon, 47 Lanner Drive, Rolleston<br />
SHOWHOMES<br />
Both showhomes<br />
Open Wed-Sun <strong>12</strong>pm-4pm<br />
Faringdon, 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston<br />
SHOWrOOM / OfficE<br />
31 Watts Road, Sockburn<br />
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm<br />
0800 844 488<br />
signature.co.nz
14<br />
ATTENTION<br />
BUSINESS OWNERS<br />
Do you sell products or services that<br />
enhance outdoor spaces?<br />
You could feature in the Innovative Outdoor Living Area<br />
at the <strong>2021</strong> Star Media Home and Leisure Show this July<br />
and reach over 10,000 attendees across 3 days!<br />
Louvre System • Bbqs • Heating • Hammocks<br />
Trampolines • Spas • Pools • Decking Pizza Ovens • Shade<br />
Systems • Water Features • Outdoor Furniture • Fencing<br />
If this sounds like you,<br />
contact Lisa now on 021 800 809 or email lisa.<br />
lynch@starmedia.kiwi for a no obligation quote.<br />
Payment options available. Terms & Conditions apply.
This Week’s<br />
15<br />
<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />
1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />
5.00pm – 5.30pm<br />
1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />
1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />
Wednesday <strong>12</strong> Th <strong>May</strong><br />
2/7 Brogar Place, Casebrook<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
2/1014 Weedons Ross Rd, West Melton<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
7 Pablo Place, Hoon Hay<br />
Property Brokers<br />
Thursday 13 Th <strong>May</strong><br />
56 Langdales Road West Melton<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
23C Ruakaka Street, Hornby<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
saTurday 15 Th <strong>May</strong><br />
2.00pm – 2.45pm<br />
3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />
11.00am – 11.30am<br />
11.15am – 11.45am<br />
11.30am – <strong>12</strong>.00pm<br />
<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />
<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />
<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.45pm<br />
2/1014 Weedons Ross Rd, West Melton<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
540 – 544 Hamptons Road, Prebbleton<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
sunday 16 Th <strong>May</strong><br />
7 Pablo Place, Hoon Hay<br />
Property Brokers<br />
45 Balcairn Street, Halswell<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
1/279 Main South Road, Hornby<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
91 Tennyson Street, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
2/7 Brogar Place, Casebrook<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
21 Beak Street Rolleston<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />
1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />
1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />
1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />
1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />
2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />
2.00pm – 2.45pm<br />
28 Shepherd Avenue, West Melton<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
149 Cossars Road, Tai Tapu<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
90 Moorhouse Avenue, <strong>Selwyn</strong> Hutts<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
56 Langdales Road West Melton<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
23C Ruakaka Street, Hornby<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
58A Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston<br />
Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />
70 Rotherham Drive, West Melton<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
18 Brittan Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
805A East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
2/1014 Weedons Ross Rd, West Melton<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
215 Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
<strong>12</strong>.30pm – 1.00pm<br />
59 Zabeel Street, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
2.00pm – 3.00pm<br />
20 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston<br />
Property Brokers<br />
1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />
23C Ruakaka Street, Hornby<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
49 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />
2 Reserve Lane, Prebbleton<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
2.00pm – 3.00pm<br />
20 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston<br />
Property Brokers<br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
21 Cassidy Aveunue, Lincoln<br />
Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />
3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />
370 Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />
For full details of all<br />
Open Homes, please<br />
contact the Real<br />
Estate companies<br />
RAY WHITE<br />
Rolleston 03 347 9988<br />
www.rwrolleston.co.nz<br />
West Melton 03 347 9933<br />
www.rwwestmelton.co.nz<br />
Lincoln 03 325 7299<br />
www.rwlincoln.co.nz<br />
PROPERTY BROKERS<br />
www.propertybrokers.co.nz<br />
Rolleston 03 929 0306<br />
Darfield 03 975 4506<br />
Leeston 03 929 0306<br />
Lincoln 03 595 6954<br />
HARCOURTS<br />
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz<br />
Harcourts Hornby 03 349 9919<br />
Harcourts Rolleston 03 347 4711<br />
Harcourts Lincoln 03 662 9933<br />
MATSON & ALLAN<br />
www.marealestate.co.nz<br />
Rolleston 03 347 9949<br />
Darfield 03 318 8204<br />
Leeston 03 324 3704<br />
BAYLEYS CANTERBURY www.bayleys.co.nz 03 375 4700<br />
SELLING YOUR HOME?<br />
Potential buyers are<br />
likely to be living in your<br />
neighbourhood, it’s an<br />
area that they already love<br />
and are actively seeking<br />
to stay in. That’s why it<br />
makes sense to advertise<br />
your property in the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Property Guide.<br />
We are the only media<br />
that reaches across the<br />
entire <strong>Selwyn</strong> District.<br />
73<br />
Arthur’s Pass<br />
1<br />
77<br />
Springfield<br />
Glentunnel DarfieldTempleton<br />
Rolleston<br />
Burnham Lincoln<br />
Dunsandel Tai Tapu<br />
Leeston<br />
For cost effective, highly<br />
targeted advertising that delivers<br />
results, contact a local Real<br />
Estate Company that advertises<br />
in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Property Guide.
16<br />
M-A<br />
MATSON & ALLAN<br />
REAL ESTATE LIMITED<br />
‘The<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Experts’<br />
The last few months have been busy.<br />
If you are considering selling and want to reap the benefits of a strong market<br />
contact the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Experts today to discuss how we can help you achieve the<br />
best possible price. We would love the opportunity to work with you.<br />
Residential<br />
Lifestyle<br />
Rural Property<br />
Licensed REAA2008<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
44 Park Lane, Rolleston<br />
29 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />
67 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln<br />
10 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton<br />
45 Territory Street, Rolleston<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
19 Cunningham Street, Leeston<br />
2 Highworth Crescent, Rolleston<br />
19 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston<br />
727 The Lake Road, Leeston<br />
18 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
1/522 Weedons Road, Rolleston<br />
223B Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />
93 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston<br />
4 Appleton Court, Rolleston<br />
9 The Stables, Halswell<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
8 Fibonacci Way, Leeston<br />
18 Hulme Lane, Rolleston<br />
155B Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />
11 Wedgewood Row, Rolleston<br />
2 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
4 Carlyle Lane, Rolleston<br />
14 Spirit Terrace, Rolleston<br />
52 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Street, Leeston<br />
376 Harmans Road, Leeston<br />
18 Broomleigh Drive, Rolleston<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
203 Brookside & Irwell Road, Irwell<br />
5 Blossom Lane, Rolleston<br />
8 Berners Way, Rolleston<br />
29 Blue Jean Avenue, Rolleston<br />
62 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
1161 Goulds Road, Rolleston<br />
40 Mclenaghan Road, Rolleston<br />
49 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston<br />
1004 Leeston Dunsandel Rd, Leeston<br />
13 Goodwood Avenue, Lincoln<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
SOLD<br />
9 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />
14 Fulham Street, Islington<br />
9/487 Weedons Road, Rolleston<br />
Stage 2, Torlesse Estate, Darfield<br />
Stage, 4, Bellfield, Southbridge<br />
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204 www.marealestate.co.nz<br />
M-A<br />
MATSON & ALLAN<br />
REAL ESTATE LIMITED<br />
Chris Flanagan<br />
027 433 4657<br />
Andrew Taylor<br />
027 435 5930<br />
Jackie Derrick<br />
027 636 3576<br />
Amelia Nisbet<br />
027 376 3868<br />
Stephan Knowler<br />
027 229 9522<br />
Cameron McRae<br />
027 769 6696<br />
Bronwyn van der Pol<br />
022 073 7757<br />
Residential<br />
Lifestyle<br />
Rural<br />
Property<br />
Licensed REAA2008