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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan TSi h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ Download the Kaywa Qr Code reader (A p Store &Android market) and scan your code! my Kaywa Qr-Code w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz CELLULAR See page 5 for more info! 2 h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ Download the Kaywa QR Code Reader (a p Store &android Market) and scan your code! REVERSE CAMERAS My Kaywa QR-Code w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz PARKING SENSORS 0800 212 777 Ce l 021 855 884 GPS/TRACKING motor vehicle purchase See our ad on page 2 28 Selwyn Times Wednesday May 12 2021 Mazda BT-50 helps complete project I HAVE THE council to thank for completion of a landscaping project on my front lawn. Even though I still can’t work out why, our footpaths were replaced and I was left with a bit of a tidy-up job near my front fence and berm. I needed top soil and grass seed to finish the job. Fortunately, I had a Mazda BT-50 ute on hand, and on a trip to the garden centre a half load of soil was gently placed on the deck. It’s fair to say this old body of mine wasn’t too willing to work the shovel and unload the soil, but it is now a case of job done. That’s one of the reasons why today’s ute has become so popular, it’s the versatile carryall for when jobs crop up or something needs to be transported on a whim. What’s more, the double cab configuration means five occupants can be transported at will and, as in the BT-50’s case, comfort levels are high right across the range. Regular readers will recall I drove the range-topping BT-50 Limited in February, this evaluation focuses on the mid-spec GTX four-wheel-drive model, it lists at $58,490, which is a $2500 saving, bearing in mind the seven-model range starts at $47,490 (2WD). All are double cabs with wellside decks. The Mazda BT-50 is all new, gone is the old Ford Rangerbased variant. The BT-50’s release coincides with a new Isuzu D-Max, I mention that because underneath, the platform of the BT-50 is all Isuzu, although I know that the Mazda Motor Co in Japan has done a lot of refinement work on the driveline and, of course, the body shell is far from similar. Even in mid-spec form the BT-50 is well appointed. Sure, you don’t get leather and that suits me fine, but elsewhere there are plenty of items that will keep buyers happy and for those who see the modern double cab as a family vehicle then the BT-50 easily fits the bill. Major items of fitment include satellite navigation, keyless entry and ignition and dual zone climate control. More importantly, Mazda’s high-spec suite of safety kit is included, easily keeping up with the safety functions of all of its competition. You could happily say Mazda are leading the charge in terms of ute safety. Powering the BT-50 is a fourcylinder, 3-litre turbocharged diesel. The outputs are rated at FORMIDABLE: The Mazda BT-50 is a useful off-road performer with its low ratio four-wheel-drive system. MAZDA BT-50: Three grades from $47,490. 140kW and 450Nm, if these look familiar, yes, it’s pretty much the same engine as in the D- Max. In contrast to the manual gearbox option that Isuzu offers, all BT-50s here in New Zealand are six-speed automatics. I guess that’s the trend, but it would be good for those who still prefer a manual to have a choice. That aside, the driveline in the BT-50 is smooth and sophisticated. I guess Mazda has done the business in terms of soundproofing, for the engine just seems to tick over quietly and it is a smooth operating unit. The power outputs are up to par and would meet the demands and load carrying claims. The BT- 50 is rated for a 3500kg braked trailer and will take just about one-tonne on the deck. My load didn’t stretch that parameter but I can report that with something on the deck the ride is calm and controlled. It’s hard to get a leaf spring/ live rear axle set-up working well under empty and load-carrying conditions but the BT-50 excels in both areas, the ride is smooth and other than a jiggle through the tyres over road ripples you’d find it hard to complain. Up front a traditional double wishbone system is fitted and it, too, has good compliance along with the geometry to • Price – Mazda BT-50 GTX Limited, $58,490 • Dimensions – Length, 5280mm; width, 1870mm; height, 1790mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheel-drive, 2999cc, 140kW, 450Nm, six-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 10.5sec • Fuel usage – 8l/100km provide relative steering feel and satisfactory handling characteristics. A ladder chassis vehicle isn‘t expected to be the high-country corner challenger but the BT-50 does steer directly on its 265/60 x 18in Bridgestone Dueller tyres and rear-end stability is settled. Dry ground conditions in Canterbury during the time I had the evaluation vehicle meant I was a little wary of driving off-road, but there is a short clay track with no foliage near Burnham which I tackled in low ratio, the ground was flat so I was unable to utilise the downhill descent function, but I can report that from my previous experience in the Limited model and D-Max both are useful off-road chargers. One area you can guarantee Mazda has been pro-active in the production of BT-50 is in terms of fuel consumption. Mazda’s manufacturing philosophy is that of minimising our carbon footprint. The BT-50 is rated with an eight-litre per 100km combined cycle average. The fuel usage readout was sitting at 9.8l/100km when it was returned to the dealership, that aided by a 8.2l/100km instantaneous readout at 100km/h (engine speed 1400rpm). Mazda could easily be excused for abandoning their ute/pick-up development. The fact they build amazing cars and sports utility vehicles for the mainstream market fits with their company philosophy. Nevertheless, given the number of utes sold globally it’s a productive market to be in and Mazda has been served well with steady sales of all generations of its Bounty and BT-50. Mazda should also be well pleased with its new partnership with Isuzu. The BT-50 is all that you could expect from a state-of-the-art ute, it’s practical, comfortable and will have reliability on its side. That’s why it gets a five-year/150,000km warranty. I can’t wait to get into the base model variant a little later this year. has motoring covered! 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Wednesday May 12 2021 Selwyn Times 29 Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 Public Notice Public Notice Operative Selwyn District Plan PLAN CHANGE 69: Re-notification Following the notification of Plan Change 69 (PC69) on Wednesday 28 April 2021, Selwyn District Council was made aware of a minor error in the public notice regarding the site area (notified as 186ha). As a consequence, the Council is re-notifing the request to avoid any issues that this error may cause to further processes, and has extended the period for submissions until 10 June 2021. Rolleston Industrial Developments Limited has lodged a private plan change request with Selwyn District Council pursuant to Clause 21 of the First Schedule, Resource Management Act 1991 Plan Change 69 (PC69) proposes to change the Selwyn District Plan to rezone approximately 190 ha of land at Lincoln from Rural (Outer Plains) Zone to Living X, Living Z and Business 1 zones, to facilitate the future development of approximately 2,000 residential sites plus a small commercial zone. The land proposed to be rezoned is located generally on the south side of the Lincoln township (to the immediate south of the Te Whāriki and Verdeco residential subdivisions), to the east and west of Springs Road, and to the north of Collins Road. The western and eastern boundaries of the subject land are an ephemeral waterway termed Western Boundary Drain and the LII River respectively. PC69 proposes amendments to the Selwyn District Plan that include: · amending the District Planning Maps to rezone the subject land · incorporating outline development plans to coordinate and guide the future development of the areas The plan change request and the assessment of why it is needed can be read at Council’s Rolleston Headquarters and Rolleston Library and can be viewed online at service centres and public libraries in Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln and Rolleston or at www.selwyn.govt.nz. Submissions Any person or organisation may make a submission supporting or opposing any aspect of this plan change. Submissions must be written and in accordance with Form 5 of the Resource Management Regulations and is available from any Council Service Centre or on the website. Submissions may be: Posted to: Planning Department, Selwyn District Council, PO Box 90, Rolleston 7643 Delivered to: A Council service centre in Darfield, Lincoln, Leeston or Rolleston. Faxed to: (03) 347 2799 (if you fax your submission please post or deliver a copy to the details above) Emailed to: submissions@selwyn.govt.nz At a later date, all submissions received will be summarised and published. Further submissions will then be invited, allowing certain persons and organisations to support or oppose any of the initial submissions. A Council hearing will then be arranged to consider all submissions, after which the Council will decide whether to reject or approve the plan change. Any submitter who is not satisfied with the Council’s decision may then appeal to the Environment Court. For further information regarding this plan change or the process outlined above, please contact Jocelyn Lewes on 0800 SELWYN (735 996). The amended closing date for submissions is 5pm on Thursday 10 June 2021. selwyn.govt.nz Notice for consultation on a proposed Enrolment Scheme amendment – Lincoln High School The Ministry of Education has identified that Lincoln High School requires some changes to their enrolment scheme and has given the school board notice of this. After consultation with the board, we have developed a proposed enrolment scheme amendment for Lincoln High School under the Education and Training Act 2020. As part of this process, we are consulting with the school’s community and with people living in the area for which the school is a reasonably convenient school. Under this scheme, students will be enrolled if they live within the proposed home zone. The enrolment of out-of-zone students is governed by the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. A copy of the proposed enrolment scheme is available at https://consultation.education.govt.nz/education/lincoln-high-school-enrolmentscheme-amendment If you have any feedback about the proposed enrolment scheme, please visit the website, read the information and complete the survey before 07 June 2021. Contact email; Canterbury.EnrolmentSchemes@education.govt.nz POLICE EXERCISE - Night Firing Activity 14 – 15 May 2021 The general public is to be advised that the New Zealand Police will be conducting live fire training in the West Melton Rifle Range area on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th May 2021. Training will involve carrying out night firing in the West Melton Rifle Range area from 2pm – 10pm. Live small arms rounds will be used. For more information please contact: 03 363 7791. Sorry, we are no longer accepting cheques Star Media wish to advise we no longer accept cheques as payment for advertising, events or accounts due to changes in bank processes. 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