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LAST WEEK we reported 

on a dramatic rescue in the 

Hawkins River during the 

floods. 

Today on pages 4 and 

5 reporter Susan Sandys 

talks to the very lucky man 

himself, Hororata plasterer 

and horse trainer Johnny 

Miller. 

Miller was driving to 

Darfield when his vehicle got 

caught by the flood waters. 

He abandoned the vehicle, 

called a mate telling him “S..t 

mate, I’ think I’m in a bit of 

trouble” and the saga went 

from there. 

A bit of trouble? Read the 

story and you will see he 

was in a lot more than bit of 

trouble. 

On page 6 today we cover 

the line-up for next year’s 

Selwyn Sounds. It is a power 

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NEWS 3 

Opposition ramps up over planned 

2000-home development 

• By Susan Sandys 

LINCOLN RESIDENTS with 

concerns about the proposed 

2000-home Lincoln South 

development have turned out en 

masse to a meeting. 

More than 200 attended the 

meeting held in the town on 

Wednesday night last week. 

Sam Elder 

said she had 

got together 

with a small 

group of fellow 

residents 

to organise 

the meeting, 

Sam Elder 

after becoming 

aware of the 

large scale of 

the Carter Group development 

and confusion in the community 

about it. 

The group had organised 

district council planning staff to 

answer questions from residents 

at the meeting, which was 

chaired by Lincoln resident and 

former mayor Michael McEvedy. 

They had invited Tim Carter of 

Carter Group, but he was unable 

to make it. 

Elder said concerns voiced 

by residents were numerous. 

They included the development 

CONCERNS: Last week’s meeting over the proposed Lincoln South development. 

would result in increased traffic 

and emissions, the loss of high 

quality agricultural soil, pressure 

on the town’s infrastructure and 

services, and reduced air quality 

due to dust from earthworks. 

The meeting was calm, albeit 

there were some with really 

strong views, she said. 

“They (residents) have huge 

number of questions about it, 

and real concerns about it,” Elder 

said. 

Submissions to the district 

council on the Lincoln South 

proposal, which has been lodged 

as Plan Change 69, close at 5pm 

tomorrow. 

Elder applauded the district 

council for establishing a Friend 

of Submitters to help people 

with the submission process. The 

Friend of Submitters was independent 

planner Liz White, and 

she is contactable at 0272285006 

and liz@lwp.co.nz, and in person 

at the Todd Lounge at Lincoln 

Event Centre 2.30-6.30pm today. 

Plan Change 69 proposes to 

change the Selwyn District Plan 

to rezone about 190 ha of land 

to allow for up to 2000 homes 

located generally on the south 

side of the township. The land is 

to the immediate south of the Te 

Whāriki and Verdeco residential 

subdivisions, to the east and 

west of Springs Rd, and to the 

north of Collins Rd. The western 

and eastern boundaries are an 

ephemeral waterway termed 

Western Boundary Drain and 

the LII River respectively. 

Tim Carter told Selwyn Times 

in a statement that he was not 

surprised there was considerable 

community interest. 

“It’s important to the Carter 

Group that this development 

maintains the character and rural 

feel of Lincoln,” Carter said. 

On the Lincoln South website 

Carter says the development is 

about people being able to own 

their own home, and that more 

houses are needed in the fastgrowing 

district. 

As well as the website, the 

company had set up a Facebook 

page for people to provide 

feedback. He also welcomed 

feedback through the district 

council’s submission process. 

• HAVE YOUR SAY: What do 

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4 

NEWS 


Incredible survival story: Driver 


JOHNNY MILLER was stuck 

up a tree with raging floodwaters 

beneath him. 

The 54-year-old Hororata 

plasterer had phoned his friend 

after abandoning his vehicle. In 

the pitch-black darkness, heavy 

rain soaked through his jacket 

and he started to feel cold. His 

phone was about to go dead, but 

before it did, he got the text he 

was hoping for - help was on its 

way. 

It was the start of a fourhour 

battle for survival, which 

ended with Miller being swept 

downstream and clinging to a 

branch before being winched to 

safety. 

The interior plasterer 

and racehorse trainer was 

among those saved in several 

dramatic air rescues during the 

Canterbury floods. 

He had been driving to 

Darfield from his home and had 

almost reached the town when 

his car suddenly hit raging 

waters about 7pm. 

Miller said he had not 

expected the Hawkins River on 

Greendale Rd to have risen like 

it did. The river is usually dry, 

but runs across the road when 

it is flowing. Miller said he had 

driven across it just a couple of 

NIGHT RESCUE: Rod May’s tractor lights up the Hawkins River and a swift water rescue crew during the first two 

attempts to pluck Johnny Miller from a tree. Miller later leapt into the water and was rescued by an air force helicopter. 

Right: Miller relaxing after his ordeal. 

hours earlier, when the river 

was just a “trickle” and the road 

had been “as good as gold.” 

“I went out in the dark, it was 

my fault, the road wasn’t closed, 

before I knew it, I hit it,” he said. 

His Ford Ranger floated 

downstream. He undid his 

seat-belt and picked up his 

cellphone. He pressed the 

number at the top of the 

recently-phoned list on the 

screen, which was for his friend 

Ricky Chapman. 

“I said ‘S**t mate, I think I’m 

in a bit of trouble’.” 

He decided to climb out the 

driver-side window, and zipped 

his cellphone into his jacket 

pocket. On the first couple of 

tries the automatic button to 

wind the window down didn’t 

work. 

“And then it went,” he said. 

Remaining calm, he climbed 

onto the roof and was there for 

a couple of minutes as the Ranger 

was swept downstream about 

50m, where Miller grabbed onto 

a tree. He was surrounded by 

pitch blackness as he stood on a 

large branch of the tree, above 

the raging waters below. He 

phoned Chapman again. 

“I said ‘I don’t think they will 

get me out of here’.” 

He did not want to cause a 

fuss by phoning emergency services, 

and thought he would 

probably be alright up the 

tree for the night. Chapman 

disagreed and said he would 

phone 111. 

“I said ‘alright’.” 

Chapman soon texted him 

back to say he had called 111. 

After that Miller’s phone 

stopped working. 

While he had been reasonably 

dry when he got to the tree, 

Miller soon became cold and 

wet from the heavy rain. 

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plucked from raging river 

After he had been there about 

45 minutes, Darfield fire crews 

arrived, found where he was by 

calling out and shone torches in 

the area. 

Later a farmer, Rod May from 

Darfield, shone lights from his 

tractor onto the tree, while a swift 

water rescue crew unsuccessfully 

tried to reach Miller with boats. 

An air force helicopter was next 

on the scene. The helicopter 

winchman was lowered down. 

However, Miller was in an awkward 

position in the tree and the 

winchman could not reach him. 

The helicopter flew away. 

By this time Miller had had to 

climb higher up the tree as the 

water had risen. The ordeal was 

now stretching into hours. It was 

nearing 11pm and he was getting 

“bloody cold.” However, he 

said he had never felt desperate 

or thought he was not going to 

make it out. 

“I was calm, but I was cold. 

To be fair, I wasn’t worried. The 

whole time I was out there I felt 

calm,” Miller said. 

He started to think that maybe 

he could get to the bank of the 

river, near where the emergency 

services were, about 40m away. 

He believed either the rescuers 

would throw him a rope, or he 

would be able to grab onto another 

tree. 

“I thought - I will go like hell, 

and I will get out on the right side 

where those torches are,” Miller 

said. 

“I felt I had got myself in that 

position, I felt I had to try and get 

myself out of it.” 

He took off his jacket, keeping 

on his T-shirt, shorts and work 

boots, and dived into the river. 

“I felt warmer in the water than 

in the tree.” 

The river sucked him down 

under branches at one point, but 

the force of the river pushed him 

through the debris. He tried to 

grab at trees along the way, and 

after being swept about 300m 

managed to hold onto the branch 

of a tree. 

“I had a rest on the branch, I 

had a wee breather for about a 

couple of minutes, and I briefly 

got up the branch, and I saw the 

helicopter. They must have called 

the helicopter back. I got further 

out on the branch and waved, 

and they spotted me.” 

Rod May 

He had been in the water about 

15 minutes when the winchman 

was this time able to reach him 

and lift him from the water. 

He had a “windy” ride at the 

end of the rope dangling under 

the helicopter, as it moved to a 

nearby paddock and hovered 

over it for some time to get in the 

right position to lower him down. 

However, at that time he wasn’t 

feeling the cold. 

“What happens is your adrenalin 

kicks in, that’s why, but then 

when I got to the ground, then I 

was cold, and they put me in the 

stretcher,” Miller said. 

In the ambulance, paramedics 

told him his body temperature 

was low. He was taken to 

Christchurch Hospital, where he 

stayed the night and was treated 

for hypothermia. 

Miller said he had learned a 

lesson from the ordeal, about 

just how quickly floodwaters 

can rise and to never know what 

is around the corner in such 

conditions. 

“Don’t expect every road that’s 

not got a sign up to be foolproof,” 

he said. 

Miller said he had great respect 

for his rescuers, who were 

“gutsy.” 

“You don’t want them putting 

their lives out there, you know, 

but they do.” 

His rescuers told The Star how 

they were stunned at Miller’s 

survival. 

Rod May, who had earlier 

brought the tractor to the scene, 

and his family watched as Miller 

dived into the river. 

“We were horrified, we thought 

that’s it, he’s gone,” May said. 

Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade 

chief John Chambers echoed this 

fear. 

“When he went into the river, 

we really thought that possibly it 

was the end for the poor bugger,” 

Chambers said. 

Miller bought a new cellphone 

last week, and had plans to 

retrieve his jacket and the phone 

that saved his life from the tree 

once floodwaters subsided. He 

also planned to retrieve his 

car, which he had since spotted 

downstream on its side. 

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Line-up revealed for Selwyn Sounds 

AUSTRALASIAN heavyweights 

Jimmy Barnes and Jon Stevens 

will headline a star-studded act 

at next year’s Selwyn Sounds. 

The line-up was announced 

yesterday for the annual iconic 

event at Lincoln Domain on 

Saturday, March 5. 

Event promoter David Parlane 

said the travel bubble with 

Australia was great news for 

Selwyn Sounds. 

“Jon is particularly pleased 

as he was booked for our 2021 

event, but could not make it due 

to all the travel restrictions,” he 

said. 

Choirboys will also be coming 

from across the Tasman. 

Said Parlane: “They are still 

doing what they have always 

done best, play great Australian 

pub rock. From where they first 

started in 1978 to where they are 

now, so much has happened. 

“They’ve had hit records, full 

houses, and travelled all over the 

world . . . living the rock ‘n’ roll 

dream.” 

•The other acts lining up 

at Selwyn Sounds are: 

•Rietta Austin: From 

Rotorua, Austin has spent the 

last 20-plus years performing 

in the United Kingdom and 

Europe. Known as the Aotearoa 

Angel, she may not be known by 

many in New Zealand, but when 

you are asked to be the opening 

performer at the London O2 

Arena, you are up there with 

the best. She has featured on an 

international compilation album, 

alongside legendary artists 

Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, 

Gladys Knight, Maxwell, Dionne 

Warwick and Earth Wind And 

Fire. Other recordings include 

Bonnie Tyler, INXS and Sam 

Smith. In the UK, Austin appeared 

as a support artist for 

Bryan Adams and Jocelyn 

Brown and on tour in Russia for 

Johnny Gill and Joe Cocker. 

She has recently signed a UK 

record deal with Strictly Come 

Dancing and Dancing With The 

STARS: Jimmy Barnes (left) and Jon Stevens will play at 

Selwyn Sounds on March 5. 

Stars Australia and NZ judge 

Craig Revel Horwood for a duets 

album to be released this year. 

•Stella: They are Sony Music 

NZ’s highest selling Kiwi band, 

collecting eight New Zealand 

Music Awards along the way. All 

three albums charted within the 

top 10 of the NZ album chart, 

securing their status as a classic 

mainstay in the New Zealand 

music scene. They have performed 

at Selwyn Sounds before. 

•Greg Johnson: “I’m 

excited to be home in New 

Zealand again, and to make my 

first appearance at the muchheralded 

Selwyn Sounds festival. 

The people of Canterbury have 

been very kind to me over the 

years and I can’t wait to play 

for them at this great event,” 

Johnson said. 

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NEWS 7 

Uncertain future for 

community garden 

Students help with 

farm clean-up 


THE FUTURE of the Lincoln 

Community Garden is under 

threat as the town’s maternity 

hospital prepares to close. 

The 800sqm garden, managed 

by the charitable trust Lincoln 

Envirotown, is on land at the 

hospital site, made available by 

the Canterbury District Health 

Board. 

The CDHB has applied to the 

Ministry of Health for permission 

to dispose of the land as it 

plans to relocate the hospital’s 

services to Selwyn Health Hub 

next year. 

Lincoln Envirotown project 

manager Dave Fitzjohn said the 

CDHB had indicated to the trust 

that it would give it six months 

notice in the event of it having to 

move. It had not yet received the 

notice. 

Fitzjohn believed it was highly 

unlikely the garden would be 

able to stay at the location. 

“I think once the community 

has a community garden, you 

should really try and keep it 

somewhere because it’s very hard 

to turn the clock back and establish 

a new one,” Fitzjohn said. 

ESTABLISHED: The popular Lincoln Community Garden. 

He hoped the garden could be 

established elsewhere. 

The trust would be on the 

lookout for land that another 

organisation, such as a church 

or the district council, could 

provide. 

He said the garden was a venue 

for many Envirotown workshops 

and working bees. 

Its produce helped feed the 

community. 

Volunteers harvested fruit and 

vegetables, giving these away to 

people in need and selling them 

at the workshops with funds 

going to Envirotown. Lincoln 

Kindergarten also has plots at 

the site. 

Structures include a small 

glass house, archway and 

CDHB-owned garden shed. 

• Maternity hospital letter 

page 10 

Darfield High School launched their own version of 

the student volunteer army following the catastrophic 

Canterbury floods. “Many hands make light work,” said their 

principal Andy England. That was the ethos behind about 

70 senior students getting out onto surrounding properties, 

particularly along the Hawkins River, and in the Sheffield 

and Springfield areas. On Thursday and Friday the students 

visited 12 farms, assisting the farmers with reinstating fences 

and clearing them of debris. Meanwhile, Selwyn MP Nicola 

Grigg and former Christchurch Central National candidate 

Dale Stephens have set up a Givealittle page called 

Manaakitanga: Feed and Seed to help flood-devastated 

Canterbury farmers and their animals. 

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NEWS 9 

Victoria Cross recipient’s earthquake 

damaged family plot to be repaired 

• By Chris Barclay 

THE EARTHQUAKE-damaged 

family plot of Lincoln-born 

Sergeant Henry Nicholas, 

Canterbury’s first Victoria Cross 

recipient, will be repaired after 

the New Zealand Remembrance 

Army answered the call of a 

distressed Korean War veteran. 

Ken Wright’s campaign 

to reinstall and clean the 

toppled headstone in Bromley 

Cemetery will reach fruition 

after the charity devoted to the 

restoration of New Zealand war 

graves learned of the plot’s state. 

NZ Remembrance Army chief 

executive Simon Strombom 

said the city council would be 

approached to organise the 

necessary consents and ideally 

the rejuvenated plot would be 

unveiled in about two months. 

“We’ll hopefully get a 

ceremony organised because it 

is a nationally significant grave,” 

he said. 

The headstone had to be lifted 

and pinned, with Strombom 

estimating the work would cost 

$1500 to $2000. 

“We’ll underwrite it and get it 

done. This is what we’re here for,” 

he said. 

“This is a classic case, there’s 

war graves all over New Zealand 

and no one looks after them. We 

just funded six (repairs) in Te 

Awamutu.” 

Strombom said the 

Christchurch branch of 

the Returned and Services’ 

Association would contribute to 

the project. 

The New Zealand Army and 

Veterans Affairs’ New Zealand 

had also pledged support. 

Wright first noticed the family 

plot 20 years ago when visiting 

from Dunedin. He moved to 

Christchurch last November and 

was appalled the plot has not 

been repaired since the 

2011 earthquakes. 

PROGRESS: 

The family 

plot of Victoria 

Cross recipient 

Sergeant Henry 

Nicholas is set to 

be repaired by 

the New Zealand 

Remembrance 

Army. 

He was rapt to hear the NZ 

Remembrance Army had 

mobilised. 

“That’s brilliant, bloody great,” 

Wright said. 

Nicholas was awarded the 

VC for his heroic exploits in 

December 1917 when storming 

a German machine gun nest in 

Belgium during World War 1. 

Nicholas was killed, aged 27, 

in France on October, 29 1918, 

shortly before the armistice. 

Robyn Thew, a great-niece of 

Nicholas, was delighted the plot 

would be restored and noted 

Henry’s brothers Frederick 

Charles and Ernest, who also 

served in World War 1, were also 

buried there with their mother 

Hannah. 

“The family lost quite a lot. 

They lost one of their sons and 

the other two came back pretty 

shell-shocked. They never had 

families,” she said. 

Thew visited the plot several 

years ago and felt guilty the plot 

had lay so long in disrepair. 

“My sister said to me: ‘I never 

even thought about that grave. 

When the earthquakes happened 

the last thing you think of is 

the gravestone of an old relative 

don’t you’? 

“I felt really sad that we hadn’t 

thought about that.” 

The NZ Remembrance Army, 

formed on January 1, 2019, 

relies on donations from the 

public, which can be made at 

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ 

the-nz-remembrance-armyappeal. 

Message from Mayor Sam 

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in to help each other get through 

what was a dramatic storm with lasting effects. As the storm built rapidly I was heartened to see and 

hear so many stories of selfless acts of kindness and generosity within our community. 

Thank you for being brave and to those who reached out for support, by asking early our volunteer 

teams were able to help before bad situations deteriorated. 

Thank you to our Selwyn Gets Ready network of volunteers. Your ability to mobilise at the drop of a hat is 

a testament to the amount of time you put into preparing for these situations. Your local connection and 

swift action to open community welfare centres allows the response to be much more locally focused. 

Thank you to our farmers for the early action you took, the neighbours you helped, the stock you 

saved, and for the heavy equipment you used to save the day for so many of our community. 

Thank you to our Emergency Operations Centre staff and volunteers, and those from our partner 

agencies through this event. Being able to gather information centrally, and then coordinate activity, 

led to timely decision making and a much more efficient response. 

Thanks to the many business owners who opened their doors, provided services free of charge or 

released staff to support their families or volunteer for our community. 

We live in a district full of awesome people and organisations – and you have shown that you not only 

care for your own needs but also for the community around you. 

Thank you all for your work over the past week. 

Sam 

Sam Broughton 

Koromatua ā-Rohe o Waikirikiri 

Mayor of Selwyn


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LETTERS 


BACKYARD CRITTERS 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in 

entomology (insects and other invertebrates). 

Each week he introduces a new species found 

in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims 

to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the 

variety of living things around us. Check out 

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Readers respond to the 

floods and our recent 

article on the closure of 

the Lincoln Maternity 

Hospital 

To the Hororata fire service 

for their quick response on 

Sunday. 

These wonderful volunteers 

came out in horrendous weather, 

stood in thigh-high water to 

clear a blocked drain that was 

causing flooding to neighbouring 

properties. Their pumping 

avoided potential evacuations. 

Also to Blakelys which pumped 

overnight down on the corner 

and into the next day. Their work 

cleared the flooded road and 

reduced the water level in the 

drain to a manageable level. 

Thank you. 

– Yvonne Thomas 

Hororata 

I would like to share my 

experience of Lincoln Maternity 

Hospital. 

I had my first born in the late 

60s in what was then called St 

Helen’s. 

A year or so later I had 

my second child at Lincoln 

Maternity Hospital. A totally 

different experience! 

It was the doctor’s first night 

on duty. The buzzer wasn’t 

operating so the doctor didn’t 

make it. The midwife (who had 

greeted us at 1am, in her dressing 

gown) said no worries and 

gave my husband a mask, saying 

he was her help. 

That set the tone for a wonderful 

friendly atmosphere. A 

mother and baby could stay for 

a few days until they felt ready 

to go home. I vividly remember 

sitting out on the lawn 

writing letters. 

I felt it was the closest thing 

to having a baby at home. The 

nurses and staff were lovely. 

A few years later I had my 

third child at Lincoln, once 

again experiencing a warm and 

friendly atmosphere. 

I will always have fond 

memories of my time at Lincoln 

Maternity Hospital. 

One other thing I should 

mention is prior to having my 

daughter at Lincoln Maternity 

we were given a list of rules and 

things to take with us when the 

time came. 

In the letter we were asked to 

arrive before 11pm or after 5am. 

I was outside those hours and 

ready to go at 1am which is why 

we were greeted by the matron 

in her dressing gown! 

That was 1969. 

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Cancer survivor and 

aged advocatehonoured 

CANCER SURVIVOR Diana 

Reid of Darfield has received 

the Queen’s Service Medal for 

services to cancer support. 

The 80-yearold 

(left) is one 

of two residents 

in the district 

who have been 

recognised in 

the Queen’s 

Birthday Honours. 

The other 

is Stephen Phillips of Rolleston, 

who has been named a Member 

of the New Zealand Order of 

Merit, for services to seniors and 

the community. 

Reid helped to establish the 

Malvern Cancer Support Group 

in Darfield in 1983, after identifying 

the need for a local group. She 

is herself a bowel cancer survivor, 

having contracted the illness at 

the young age of 34. 

Reid said she felt the medal 

was not just for herself, but that it 

was also for her late friend Janice 

Collier, who was a co-founder of 

the group. 

“She died of cancer in 1999, 

that was devastating for me,” 

Reid said. 

Reid was the group’s coordinator 

for many years. The 

role included providing transport 

to hospital for residents receiving 

treatment, supplying affected 

families with meals, offering 

cleaning and gardening services, 

and providing companionship 

and moral support. 

Thirty-eight years later, she 

is still an active member of the 

group. 

Reid has been involved with 

fundraising for the Cancer Society 

of New Zealand Canterbury 

– West Coast Division, including 

its signature Daffodil Day event 

and Relay for Life. 

While she is regarded as a dedicated 

volunteer and inspiration to 

those facing a cancer diagnosis, 

she was humble about receiving 

the QSM. 

“I feel very grateful, but there’s 

so many people, it wasn’t just 

me, it’s always been a combined 

effort,” she said. 

Phillips was chief executive of 

Age Concern Canterbury from 

2008 to 2012 and has been vice 

president of Age Concern New 

Zealand since 2020. He was a national 

board member from 2017 

and a Canterbury board member 

from 2014. 

He has empowered older 

people by establishing, promoting 

and supporting initiatives to 

improve the quality of services. 

Since 2016, he has been an 

independent trustee of Ōtautahi 

Community 

Housing Trust, 

which manages 

a social housing 

portfolio 

of more than 

2400 units. He 

has been deputy 

Stephen 

Phillips 

chairman of 

the Canterbury 

District Health 

Board consumer council and a 

trustee of Canterbury Health 

Care for Elderly Trust since 2017. 

He has contributed to the 

development of city-wide 

policies to promote inclusive 

communities and ensured 

funding for organisations 

working with seniors. 

Phillips was instrumental in 

setting up service desks after 

the 2011 earthquake. He was 

convener of all service desks in 

Canterbury from 2012 to 2016. 

He has been a Justice of the 

Peace since 1996. He has had 

multiple governance roles with 

the Canterbury Justices of the 

Peace Association, including as 

president from 2011 to 2013. 

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ARIEL: Annie Strong from Broadfield Flowers with the 

sculpture on Gerald St, Lincoln. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

First sculpture in place 

A STRIKING bronze sculpture 

has been welcomed into Lincoln 

by residents including Annie 

Strong from nearby Broadfield 

Flowers. 

Ariel by Llew Summers has 

taken up temporary residence on 

council-owned land across the 

road from the Famous Grouse 

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Former Falklands 

and Gulf War veteran 

Phillip Harrall retired to 

Lincoln two years ago 

to be close to family. 

The 68-year-old former 

Royal Navy Fleet Air 

Arm lieutenant talks to 

Susan Sandys 


OUR PEOPLE – PHILLIP HARRALL 13 

Wartime highs and lows remembered 

Tell me about how you came 

to live in Lincoln. 

We (myself and wife Fiona) 

had been coming backwards and 

forwards (from our former home 

in England) for quite some time. 

I have a lot of cousins who live 

at Rolleston and Rangiora and 

areas around. I was born in New 

Zealand (but moved to the UK 

when I was a baby), as my father 

was recalled by the Royal Navy 

Fleet Air Arm, because they were 

very short of experienced fighter 

pilots. He had served as a fighter 

pilot in World War 2. My elder 

daughter moved to Auckland 

about 10 years ago, so we were 

coming out to visit her. She is 

now in Prebbleton. We made 

the decision we would probably 

come back to New Zealand at 

some time. Then we had a granddaughter, 

and decided to come 

back. We made the decision to 

move to Lincoln, which we did 

in 2019. It’s paid off and we are 

really happy to be here. 

Are you involved in the local 

community? 

One of the things we decided 

to do if we came back was to get 

involved in the local community, 

hence joining Lincoln Rotary. 

Lincoln Rotary seems to be 

bucking the trend, getting more 

and more members. When 

we joined there were about 35 

members, in two years we are 

up to 66 members. It’s fantastic, 

we are growing. It’s lovely to see, 

I’m really proud of the group, 

we do a lot of work for the local 

community. 

How did you come to join the 

Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm? 

I went to a school in Elgin in 

the north of Scotland while my 

father was based at the Royal Naval 

Air Station at Lossiemouth, 

which was seven miles away. 

I was awarded a place to 

study physics at the Aberdeen 

University. At the same time, 

being a navy brat, I threw my 

hat in the ring and went down 

to do selection at Biggin Hill 

RAF station. I passed both tests 

for pilot and observer. My father 

being a pilot, I elected to become 

an observer, I didn’t want to 

follow in his footsteps and be 

always told you are not as good 

as your old man! 

The observer is a tactician in 

the aircraft, they look after all 

the weapons, navigation, and 

the radar. I gave up Aberdeen 

University and went down to the 

Britannia Royal Naval College in 

Dartmouth in Devon. 

Tell me about your experience 

of the Falklands War. 

(At first) I was what was 

known as the helicopter warfare 

instructor on the squadron of 

Lynxes (specialist naval anti-surface 

helicopters). I was one of the 

few people who had fired the Sea 

Skua (air to surface) lightweight 

anti-ship missile (from the Lynx) 

under trial conditions. So I spent 

a lot of my time with my Lynx 

and my pilot, going from ship to 

ship, briefing the crews on how 

to fire the missile. The Sea Skua 

was never designed to sink ships, 

it was designed to sort of cause 

them a problem. 

Did you ever fire one to cause 

a ship a problem? 

That’s a very sore point, I was 

probably the only bugger who 

didn’t fire one! Once I got into 

what we called the territory 

exclusion zone, the 200-mile 

circle around the Falklands, my 

role changed. I had a very large 

infrared camera on the side of 

the (Lynx) aircraft and my role 

was to go close in shore at night 

and take infrared images of the 

areas around Port Stanley (where 

the Argentinians had taken over 

an airfield). The pilot and I had 

to fly off the ships to look at the 

land to see what we could see in 

the way of troops or radars or 

weaponry. 

That sounds like real high 

adrenaline stuff, how did you 

know you wouldn’t get shot 

down? 

Well, we had a very good 

electronic warfare system on 

board the Lynx, so I could see 

their radar on my screen and I 

could see if they were tracking 

us. On about the third night we 

had gone in and we were just 

watching what was happening 

on the camera. Suddenly, I got a 

very bright light. They had fired 

a missile called Tiger Cat. I knew 

it had a range of about six miles, 

and I knew I was sitting eight 

miles off the coast. However, 

when you watch the recording 

of the thermal imaging and the 

data recording of our voices in 

the cockpit, my voice gets higher 

and higher as this thing gets 

closer and closer. I begin to realise 

that actually it doesn’t stop 

at six miles, it’s gone ballistic 

by that stage. So we just took 

evasive action, it splashed in the 

water about a mile from us. Once 

the missile motor burned out, it 

continued on for another mile. 

Did you see it coming? 

This was two in the morning; 

it was complete darkness. We 

couldn’t see the missile, but 

because I was tracking it on 

the camera, we just turned 90 

degrees to the missile, increased 

speed and went down to a low 

DECORATED: Phillip Harrall has been 

recognised for his service, which has 

included operating as an observer in 

the specialist naval anti-surface Lynx 

helicopter during the Falklands War. 

level so it didn’t have a chance of 

getting near us. 

You must have nerves of steel. 

I wouldn’t say it was nerves of 

steel, I would just say we were 

highly trained. 

Have you had any other close 

calls? 

We were doing a recky of West 

Falkland, again about two in the 

morning... this time Fox Bay. It 

had two little airstrips on it. I 

think the command were worried 

that the Argentinians could make 

use of those airfields. So we went 

in to have a quick look, and all 

hell broke loose. The Argentinian 

ground troops fired on us, the 

Lynx got hit in the tail. We were 

aware that we had been hit, we 

didn’t know how badly. So we left 

the area and returned to the ship 

at very low level. We didn’t want 

to fall from 200 feet into the water, 

we would rather fall from 50 feet. 

After we landed, the admiral staff 

air engineer looked at the holes in 

the tail, and said “Do you realise 

if you put holes in a tube it makes 

the tube stronger?” to which I said 

“Well you fly the frickin’ thing 

then.” 

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RECOGNISED: Phillip receiving the Air Force Cross for Gallantry, with his 

wife Fiona, at Buckingham Palace in 1988. 

• From page 13 

Did you fly that helicopter again? 

They did the best repairs they could 

and we flew it for about another couple of 

weeks. We took it across to Atlantic Conveyor 

(navy ship). An hour later (after we 

left), Atlantic Conveyor was sunk. I feel a 

little bit like Pig Pen in the Charles Shultze 

cartoon of Charlie Brown, where there 

is a cloud of dust following little Pig Pen 

around wherever he goes. I feel that trouble 

did that to me in the Falklands, it seemed 

to follow me around. 

What’s another example of trouble 

following you? 

We picked up a spare Lynx after the 

one we lost on the Atlantic Conveyor. We 

hopped off from HMS Hermes which 

was the aircraft carrier, across to HMS 

Broadsword, which got bounced by four 

Argentinian aircraft. The ship had some 

very good anti-aircraft missile systems and 

it was firing those. Then she was hit with a 

thousand pound bomb. 

Did the bomb explode? 

I was standing in the hangar, the bomb 

hit the sides, it was a bit of a thud as it hit. 

Everyone looked at each other and thought 

“Uh oh.” It didn’t explode. It hit one of the 

vertical walls of the ship, came up the vertical 

wall and out through the flight deck 

and took the nose off the spare Lynx that 

we had borrowed and completely trashed 

it. The bomb went over the side, into the 

sea. The only injury was one of the two 

laundry men who were from Hong Kong, 

they were part of the Chinese laundry 

which was very famous on navy warships, 

and one of them took a bit of a splinter as 

the bomb hit the vertical wall and went up. 

Did you feel lucky to be alive? 

I think three or four months later, I felt 

lucky to be alive. I think at the time there 

is so much adrenaline going through your 

body that you just get on and go with the 

training, you know there is war to fight, 

let’s get on with it. 

Do you have any other stories from the 

Falklands War? 

We were sent about 200 miles to the 

south, east of the Falklands, just to see if 

any shipping was coming up from that 

particular direction. It was a horrible, horrible 

foggy night, and we picked up a radar 

contact which we couldn’t identify. (Command) 

decided it was a threat, and we had 

the skua missiles on board and they said 

“Take the target out.” You know how the 

hairs on the back of your neck go up, you 

think something is not quite right? So I 

said to (pilot) Alan Harper “We are going 

to go and identify the target.” It was like a 

line from the film Top Gun. “You want to 

do what?” We came around behind it, we 

honed onto it, we put all our landing lights 

on in the fog and we identified it as a UK 

survey ship painted up as a hospital ship. 

It was out of position, because it wanted 

to break away and behave independently, 

so that the Argentinian air force wouldn’t 

find it. We found it, we were given permission 

to attack it, we didn’t because 

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What are your thoughts on war? 

There’s a lot of pithy comments about 

war, you know, “Ninety-nine per cent 

boredom, one per cent sheer terror.” It’s a 

bit like that. In the Falklands, every hour 

of every day we were under attack, I can 

think of two days when we weren’t under 

attack because of thick fog, but we still flew 

in the thick fog and managed to get back 

to our own ships, using the radar and the 

electronic warfare kit. The sad thing of all 

was that I was one of the training team 

for the Argentinians when they bought 

the Lynx. A few years before, I had met 

most of their Lynx crews and done a lot 

of lecturing and teaching for them on the 

equipment they had. And there we were 

trying to kill each other. 

Tell me about the Gulf War. 

During the Falklands War I was a 

lieutenant, during the Gulf War I was 

a lieutenant commander, I was a navy 

liaison officer to the army. It was more or 

less “What can the navy do for you?” That 

was a land campaign for me and that was 

completely different from being in the air. 

PREPARED: Phillip Harrall 

on the morning he left 

for the Gulf War (above); 

with his Dad, Jack Harrall, 

pictured on the left, in the 

Royal Navy in 1972 (left); 

Phillip’s graduation from 

Cambridge with a Masters 

in Philosophy in 1997. 

There’s not really a lot I would like to talk 

about because I probably couldn’t. A lot of 

it is still classified, basically. 

Did you lose friends in either of the 

wars? 

About three or four (in the Gulf War), 

in the Falklands quite a lot. About half a 

dozen were Lynx crews. It is difficult to 

take, but life goes on and you move on. 

You revert back to your training, and you 

get lots of support from your family and 

friends. 

Did you get any recognition for your 

service? 

In 1988 I was awarded an Air Force 

Cross (AFC) for Gallantry which we collected 

from the Queen. That was a grand 

day out to go to Buckingham Palace. 

What was the AFC for Gallantry 

awarded in relation to? 

It was a number of different incidents 

that accumulated in being awarded it. It’s 

an oddball one, because I can’t say a lot 

about it. It was after the Falklands, it was 

just as we were developing tactics to look 

closely at maritime counter terrorism. 

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a top from Ketz Ke, augustine, 

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both in store with the Gossip twirl Dress 

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Recovery under way 

after flooding 

Civil Defence and the Council are continuing to respond to the flooding event from last week. 

The rain caused significant flooding along Selwyn’s rivers and damage and disruption to roads, 

water supplies and homes. 

NIWA figures show almost 400ml of rain fell in the area around Springfield on Saturday, Sunday 

and Monday. Environment Canterbury river flow data showed at the height of the floods 447 cubic 

meters of water was flowing through Coes Ford every second, compared to an average of 2 cubic 

metres per second over the previous month. 

Around 203 households evacuated from their homes during the flooding with support from Civil 

Defence where necessary. Civil Defence Centres were set up in Darfield and Lincoln and around 

16 households remain out of their homes and receiving support from the Council’s Civil Defence 

welfare team. 

Selwyn Civil Defence Manager Al Lawn says the focus over the coming weeks will be assisting 

people in flood damaged homes, getting roads and water back up and running and providing 

support to communities badly affected, including the rural community. 

“There’s a big clean up to come. The community has responded really well to get through the 

flooding, now we need to look after our people who have lost homes or had their farms and 

businesses damaged, to help them get back on their feet.” 

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says he is proud to see the way the community has come together. 

“It’s been great to see the way the community has pulled together once again, taking people 

into homes, helping out in the rain, checking on your neighbours and so much more. There’s a 

long way to go, but we’re a resilient district and I know we will keep supporting each other in the 

months to come.” 

If you need help with your flood damaged home or feel you have been adversely affected by the 

recent weather event and need assistance, please give us a call on 0800 SELWYN (735 996) or 

email contactus@selwyn.govt.nz and we will assist or connect you with the appropriate agency. 

We are also encouraging people to please check on your neighbours and make sure they are 

doing okay. 

Water notices and road closures 

At the time of writing the Do Not Consume Notice remains in place for people on the 

Springfield water supply and a number of boil water notices and road closures are still in 

place. Please check selwyn.govt.nz for the latest updates on all these notices and closures. 

Boil water notices remain in place for: 

Hororata 

Malvern Hill Dalethorpe 

Malvern Hill Hartleys 

Acheron 

The following roads remained closed: 

Benmore Road, Kowai River Bridge 

Bealey Road, Waianiwaniwa River bridge – 

open one lane 

Whitecliffs Bridge – open one lane 

Acheron River bridge – open residents only 

Supplies of drinking water are available in Springfield, Hororata, Glentunnel and at the 

Windwhistle Garage. 

Help available for our rural 

community 

Help is available for our rural community. 

Selwyn’s rural and farming community has taken a hit from the 

severe weather event. If you need help and you’re not sure who to 

contact, help is available now. 

Any farmers who are feeling anxious or need wellbeing support should 

call Rural Support Trust on 0800 RURAL HELP (0800 787 254). 

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has support available for 

farmers who need help sourcing supplementary feed or grazing for 

your livestock. The Feed Coordination Service connects farmers 

with surplus feed – such as hay, silage, or grazing – to farmers who 

need it. 

To access feed support, call 0800 FARMING (0800 327 646) and 

follow the voice prompts. Alternatively, visit mpi.govt.nz/fundingrural-support/adverse-events/dealing-with-floods/. 

For help with farm animal welfare contact MPI on 0800 00 83 33. 

For pets, horses and lifestyle block animals, the SPCA has a 

contact line for those affected by the floods. Phone 03 349 7057 for 

assistance with relocating animals, food and other needs. 

If you have property or infrastructure damage on your farm, contact 

your insurer in the first instance. 

Selwyn District Council’s Civil Defence recovery team is still 

operating and is available to support the rural community. Contact 

us on 0800 SELWYN (0800 735 996) or contactus@selwyn.govt.nz. 

Kidsfest returning these holidays 

The Council will be running a busy programme for the popular 

annual KidsFest event, from Saturday 10 to Sunday 25 July. 

KidsFest has been running for 30 years and this year has seen some 

exciting additions on top of the old favourites returning, Council 

Events and Funding Coordinator Cristene Trenuela Chan says. 

“We’re delighted with an exciting line up of over 70 events this year. 

We’ve put a real focus on getting events out across more of the 

district and we’ve been able to add a whole new set of events at the 

Selwyn Sports Centre as well.” 

This year’s festival will feature events held across libraries, 

sports and community centres, and the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, 

including the return of favourites such as the high ropes challenge, 

Moviemania and the return of Elgregoe the Magician. 

There has been a focus on increasing events district wide such as 

the popular Kids Market which will see markets held in Rolleston 

and Darfield in addition to the annual Kids Market in Lincoln. 

The Selwyn Youth Council will be bringing the dance moves for 

13-17 year olds, with two BOOST events – a Hip Hop workshop and 

disco – come along bring your TikTok moves. 

Children and families will once again have the opportunity to get a 

whole new view of the district through the Eye Spy Selwyn activity 

hunt, which will take children to explore the district and win prizes. 

Tickets and full details of the events are available now at 

selwyn.govt.nz/kidsfest and selwynlibraries.co.nz/whats-on/ 

eventsandprogrammes 

Selwyn families can also attend events in 

Christchurch and Waimakariri. 

New pool opens at Selwyn Aquatic Centre 

The new pool at Selwyn Aquatic Centre officially opened last week. 

The new 10-lane, 25-metre pool was opened to the public on Tuesday, completing the main extension 

works to the centre and substantially increasing the pool space. 

Once the new pool has been opened for at least two weeks 

the existing main pool will be closed for maintenance, 

including reducing the depth of the pool. The new pool, 

leisure pool and learn to swim pools will remain open. 

Five new family changing rooms, a new accessible family 

changing room, and new smaller male and female overflow 

changing rooms next to the aquatic centre extension have 

already opened. 

The upgraded female changing rooms, foyer and additional 

administration space are on track to open in late June. 

Applications are open for the Selwyn Youth Project Fund for any 

individual and/or groups looking to run an event or initiative that aims 

to support the wellbeing of youth in Selwyn. If you have a cool idea or a 

plan in place to deliver something great for the community, the Selwyn 

Youth Council are keen to hear from you. 

For criteria and application forms please go to selwyn.govt.nz/youthcouncil 

or email youth.council@selwyn.govt.nz if you have any questions. 

Closing date: 29 June 2021 

Council Call 

Selwyn District Council 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 

Rolleston Library 

Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

Darfield Library & Service Centre 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

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Wednesday June 9 2021 Selwyn Times 17 

Notices 

PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 

REQUEST 59 BECOMES 

OPERATIVE 

GW Wilfield Limited has lodged 

a private plan change request 

(Plan Change 59) with the 

Council, seeking to rezone 

Living 2 and Living 2A zoned 

land in West Melton to a new 

zone called ‘Living WM South’. 

Following the Council’s 

decision to approve the Plan 

Change 59, which was publicly 

Meetings 

Public Forums: Council, 

Community Board and local 

committees meetings are open 

to the public. Time is available at 

the start of meetings for people 

to speak on matters of concern. 

Please notify Therese Davel or 

Bernadette Ryan if you wish to 

speak at the Council meeting at 

least five days before the meeting. 

Township, Hall and Reserve 

Committee meetings: To list or 

make changes to meeting details, 

email meeting.changes@selwyn. 

govt.nz or phone 0800 SELWYN 

(735 996) by 9am Wednesday the 

week before publication. 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY 

BOARD MEETINGS 

Representation Review 

Subcommittee* 

Wednesday 9 June 10am 

Rolleston Council Offices 

Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 9 June 1pm 


Representation Review 

Subcommittee* 

Wednesday 23 June 10am 


Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 23 June 1pm 


notified on 14 April 2021, no 

appeals were received by the 

Environment Court. As a result, 

the Plan Change 59 will become 

operative on 17 June 2021. 

More information on this private 

plan change is available on the 

Council website at selwyn.govt. 

nz/pc59. 

RIVER WORKS ARARIRA/ 

LII RIVER 

The LII drainage committee will 

continue weed cutting of the LII 

Malvern Community Board 

Monday 28 June 4pm Darfield 

Library 

* Livestreamed on the Council 

website and YouTube channel 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 

Coalgate Township Committee 

Tuesday 22 June 7.30pm 

Coalgate Fire Station 

Dunsandel Community 

Committee 

Monday 21 June 7.30pm 

Dunsandel Community Centre 

Glentunnel Community 

Committee 


Glentunnel Community Centre 

Kirwee Community Committee 


Kirwee Hall, A&P Showgrounds 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

Management Committee 


Pavilion, Kirwee 

Recreation Reserve 

Leeston Park Committee 


Leeston Park Pavilion 

Lincoln Community Committee 

Monday 14 June 7pm 

Lincoln Event Centre 

River until 17 June 2021. River 

users are asked to be careful 

during this time as machinery 

will be operating in the river. 

A weir/barrier will be in place 

200m downstream of the Wolfes 

Road boat ramp for this period. 

This work is in accordance 

with Environment Canterbury 

consents CRC000818.1 and 

CRC000819. For further 

information please contact 

Council Water Services team on 

0800 SELWYN (735 996). 

Rolleston Community Centre 

Management Committee 

Thursday 24 June 7pm 


Rolleston Residents’ 

Association Inc. 



Sheffield-Waddington 

Community & Township 

Committee 

Thursday 17 June 7.30pm 

Sheffield Hall 

Southbridge Advisory 

Committee 

Monday 14 June 7pm 

Southbridge Town Hall 

Springston Committees 

Wednesday 16 June 7.30pm 

Errol Tweedy Pavilion, 

Springston Reserve 

Tai Tapu Library Inc Committee 

meeting and AGM 

Wednesday 9 June 7pm, Tai 

Tapu Library, AGM from 7.45pm 

Weedons Reserve Committee 

Monday 15 June 7pm Weedons 

Community Centre 

West Melton District Residents’ 

Association Inc. 

Wednesday 9 June 7.30pm 

West Melton Community & 

Recreation Centre 

Selwyn Events 

THURSDAY 

10 

JUNE 

THURSDAY 

10 

JUNE 

THURSDAY 

10 

JUNE 

Selwyn Library at Glentunnel 


Glentunnel Community Centre, 

2.30–4.30pm 

We are bringing the library to you! 

Come along and choose some 

new reading material off the Edge 

Connector Vehicle, build something 

with our LEGO ® collection or create 

an artwork. Children under 8 must be 

accompanied by a parent. Free. No 

bookings required. 

Writers’ Group 

Lincoln Library, 6.30–7.30pm 

A group for writers, and those 

interested in the craft of writing. 

Meets on the second Thursday of the 

month. A guest author will be invited 

each term to run a special workshop. 

Suitable for teens and adults. Free. 

Bookings not required, please RSVP 

at selwynlibraries.co.nz if you wish to 

receive a reminder email. 

Craft Spirits Distillation 

Demonstration 

Rolleston Library, 6.30–8.00pm 

Learn the art and science of grain to 

glass distillation from an avid local 

craft distiller and gain an introduction 

to the practical skills, techniques and 

equipment used by artisan home 

distillers. Suitable for 18+ years. There 

will be no alcohol consumption during 

the demonstration. Free. No bookings 

required, RSVP at selwynlibraries. 

co.nz if you would like an e-mail 

reminder for this event. 

A hidden community treasure 

Over the coming months we’ll be putting the spot light on some of our community halls and the great 

service they provide to our community, starting with the Weedons Community Pavilion. 

Tucked away on Maddisons Road off from the main route to West Melton, sits the Weedons 

Community Pavilion. 

Only a five minute drive from Rolleston, this modern hall has seen a recent increase of people 

through its doors. It has hosted several sporting events, Zumba classes, corporate events, education 

workshops, birthday parties and Council-led events, Council’s Weedons Community Pavilion Duty 

Manager Chelsea Jones says. 

“A lot more people are finding out from other people that the place is hireable and how cheap it is. 

We've even had a few hirers from the West Melton Community Centre. When West Melton Community 

Centre is fully booked we recommend Weedons and book them in straight away." 

The venue is often hired for children's birthday parties, because the glass doors allow for an easy view 

of the grass area outside, she says. 

“It's just got a nice atmosphere about it. It's nice to see it being used and not just sitting there." 

Selwyn Parenting Network coordinator Kate 

Webb, attended an event at the Pavilion and 

instantly recommended it to Talk Together 

founder Megan Lewis who runs speechlanguage 

therapy sessions for children. 

“They've been really struggling to find a venue 

that is suitable. It's just the perfect size, because 

the kids need space to break out into little work 

out groups but they don't want this massive big 

area. I think this is a lovely little venue." 

As a frequent user of Lincoln Event Centre, 

Kate says she's beginning to use the other 

community facilities all over Selwyn and has 

really enjoyed discovering these new areas. 

“The Council has been quite proactive about 

getting out into these other spaces, which is 

really cool." 

SATURDAY 

12 

JUNE 

WEDNESDAY 

16 

JUNE 

FRIDAY 

18 

JUNE 

Origami Crafts 

Lincoln Library, 1.30–2.30pm 

Come and learn the art of origami! 

Fold colourful paper into jumping 

frogs, fortune tellers, and many more 

amazing things! Free. Drop in. 

Highway to Well 

Hornby Working Men’s Club, 

6.30–8.30pm 

Kickstart Canterbury presents 

Highway to Well, an exciting new 

event for Men's Health Week. A free 

evening of guest speakers, motorcycle 

safety, and health information. There 

will also be multiple spot prizes and 

free nibbles throughout the evening. 

Numbers are limited, please register 

from selwyn.govt.nz/events. 

Cuddly Critters Matinée 

West Melton Community and 

Recreation Centre, 4.30–5.30pm 

Bring your favourite teddy and join 

us for a picnic and movie! We are 

screening Moana and will have ice 

cream and popcorn available. For 

children aged 4 to 8 years. Free. 

Bookings essential at selwyn.govt.nz/ 

events. 

For information on listing a community event visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

0800 SELWYN 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

SelwynDistrictCouncil


RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

AUCTION 

VIEW HILL 101 New Road 

Bush Block Estate Sale 

Our instructions are clear that the trustees of the 

estate need this property sold on Auction day. 

Comprising approximately 7.823ha (19.32 acres), most 

of the property is covered in bush with a small area of 

flat grass land beside the road. The majority of the title 

has a QEII Trust open space covenant on it which 

protects the affected area from future development. 

This covenant has a number of restrictions on activities 

that can be carried out on the property. With a 

rateable value of $115,000 (as at 1/7/2019) this is a 

great opportunity to secure a piece of paradise. 

AUCTION GST Inclusive 

1.00pm, Thursday 17 June 

RSA, 82 Victoria Street, Rangiora 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Sam Davidson 

M 027 488 8269 

E sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz 

HORORATA 971 Te Pirita Road 

Dairy Support, Grazing and Views 

Suitable for various uses, this 26.6733ha block is 

currently used as a dairy support block. With its 

grazing history and the added benefit of cover under 

the Central Plains water scheme nutrient umbrella, this 

property is well placed to continue dairy support. The 

property has a delightful five-year-old three-bedroom 

home built approximately five years ago. Open-plan 

living, dining and kitchen, family bathroom, separate 

toilet plus laundry. Stock and domestic water comes 

from the district scheme, whilst the irrigation is from 

Phase 1 of the CPW scheme. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

Plus GST (if any) 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 2.00pm, Thursday 1 July 


Athol Earl 

M 027 437 6298 

E aearl@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/CHR34317 

pggwre.co.nz/DAR34308 

VIEW HILL 284 Waimakariri Gorge Road 

Larger Lifestyle Blank Canvas Opportunity 

• A flat bare land block of approximately 37.5527 

hectares (subject to survey) 

• Well sheltered with magnificent views of the 

mountains and surrounding hills 

• Supplied with six units of water from the county 

scheme 

• The property has a consent to irrigate from a bore 

on the property 

• The boundary fence is deer netting and internally 

the property is fenced into eight paddocks with 

standard quality fencing 

$950,000 



Sam Davidson 

M 027 488 8269 

E sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz 

WEST MELTON 2/1269 West Coast Road 

The Perfect Package 

Immaculately presented four hectare lifestyle block 

located on the boundary of West Melton Township 

that includes a modern four bedroom, two bathroom 

family home set in a stunning park-like setting 

complete with an outdoor fire, spa pool, pond and 

folly house. The property includes an abundance of 

sheds, a self-contained cottage (consented for family), 

and established berry orchard with the bonus of scope 

for your four legged friends to roam whilst being 

located within a short commute to Christchurch city or 

Rolleston! 

BUYER ENQUIRY OVER $1.15M 



Karen Hennessy 

M 027 967 0186 

E karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Mark Terry 

M 027 572 2559 

E mark.terry@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/CHR34033 

pggwre.co.nz/DAR34289 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008 

Helping grow the country 

1 Robin Mann Place, CHRISTCHURCH 

Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz 

For more great listings, visit www.pggwre.co.nz 

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Helping grow the country


Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

The art of mortgage advising 

Sharon Hunt, 

Mortgage Advisor 

and the Director at 

Loancraft 

Sharon Hunt is a Mortgage Advisor 

and the Director at Loancraft, a Leestonbased 

Financial Advice Provider—and 

they have an ethos to leave you in a better 

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Loancraft. Sharon and the team have a 

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Loancraft arrange loans for people that 

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What you can expect 

To give you the best they’ve got, 

Sharon and the team do a thorough 

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They’ll ask lots of questions, sometimes 

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with your grand plans. Even if you’re not 

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So, if you’re sitting there thinking 

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If you’re ready to get control of your 

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10–25 

July 

Explore over 70 KidsFest events at Selwyn facilities 

and parks in the July school holidays including... 

Eye Spy 

Activity Hunt 

Selwyn Kids’ 

Market 

Hip Hop 

Workshop 

Elgregoe 

Magic Show 

Navigational 

Rampage 

Moviemania 

Aqua Aerobics 

Class 

Discomania 

High Ropes 

Challenge 

Nanogirl Labs – 

Bubble Show! 

The Paper Girl 

Show 

Star Wars Family 

Fun Day 

Tickets on sale from Monday 31 May. 

Book online at: 

selwyn.govt.nz/kidsfest


NOW THAT winter is here we 

can expect regular, heavy frosts. 

However, the gloom of winter 

is brightened by the appearance 

of blooming azaleas, camellias, 

early flowering rhododendrons 

and early flowering cherries. It’s 

an excellent time to plan your 

summer garden. 

It’s also time to harvest those 

winter maturing vegetables that 

were planted in late summer/ 

autumn. Veges to harvest 

in winter include artichoke 

(Jerusalem), broccoli, brussels 

sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers 

and carrots. 

Continue to spread compost 

around maturing vegetables 

to help with excess water and 

improve the soil. Inspect your 

vegetable plants regularly for 

snails – they appear to become 

more cold-hardy every year. 

Where possible, prepare 

the soil for spring plantings, 

digging to a depth of 200mm 

and adding compost as you go. 

Ensure it is mixed in well. 

Winter flowering annuals 

should now be providing masses 

of colour in your gardens 

and containers. Remove dead 

flowers to encourage continuous 

blooming throughout winter. 

Flowering winter annuals 

include; ageratum, calendulas, 

cineraria, cornflower, nemesia, 

pansies, poppies, primulas, 


snapdragon, stock and sweet 

pea. Top up existing plantings 

with ‘potted colour’ annuals 

that have been grown to the 

flowering stage. 

Complete pruning of 

deciduous fruit trees and 

spray with copper oxychloride 

to prevent fungal diseases 

reappearing in spring. Grapes 

and kiwifruit can also be 

pruned. Garden centres and 

nurseries now have new season 

fruit trees in stock. 

Plan your purchases carefully. 

Part of your fruit tree 

selection should be to ensure 

you have a year-round supply 

of fresh fruit. You can easily do 

this by planting a few varieties 

that crop at different times of 

the year. In warmer areas, a 

variety of citrus will be ripening 

soon, including mandarins, 

lemons, limes, grapefruit and 

BLOOMING: Early flowering rhododendrons. 

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early oranges. Last plantings of 

strawberries should be completed 

before August. 

Garden centres are bursting 

with new stock of a wide range 

of ornamental trees and shrubs. 

Winter is a very safe time for 

planting. Ensure your planting 

sites are well prepared with 

the addition of compost and 

have adequate drainage. Pop 

GARDENING 21 

Winter a safe time for planting 

in a planting tab when planting 

your trees/shrubs to give 

them the best start. Plan out 

what and where you will plant. 

Check the heights that plants 

will grow to avoid overcrowding 

in future years. 

Winter is the main time for 

pruning roses as the plants are 

now dormant. Don’t be afraid 

to prune your roses quite hard. 

Spread fresh compost around 

the base of the bushes. 

One week after pruning, 

spray with lime sulphur or 

a copper compound such as 

copper oxychloride to ward 

off fungal diseases (do not mix 

these sprays together), then 

three or four days later, apply 

a horticultural spray to kill off 

any overwintering pests (again 

do not mix with copper). 

Garden hygiene is very 

important with roses so remove 

any dead leaves or diseased 

wood from the ground. Remove 

these from the property 

as they can harbour overwintering 

fungal diseases and reinfect 

your plants come spring. 

Don’t forget about your 

houseplants in winter. Try not 

to overwater them. Many only 

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fortnight. A light misting of 

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leaves from drying in warm 

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With the shortest day looming, it is time to 

get prepared for planting garlic. 

Garlic is a crop that is easy to grow and doesn’t require 

a lot of space. Garlic also has many health benefits as 

well as adding fantastic flavour to our food. All you 

need is a pot or container, some top-quality growing 

mix and a sunny spot somewhere around the house. 

If you are starting from scratch, make sure you get a 

good growing mix that is free-draining and supplies 

the right nutrients. For pot and container planting, you 

can use our Patio Plus Potting Mix, All Purpose Potting 

Mix, Organic Growing Mix or Veggie Garden Mix. If you 

have an existing area that you want to plant in, simply 

mix through some organic compost and sheep pellets 

to rejuvenate the soil if you haven’t done so already. 

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When choosing which cloves to plant, make sure 

you choose the larger ones to maximise the growing 

potential. Split the garlic heads into individual cloves. 

There is no need to peel off the white paper that 

surrounds each clove, it naturally protects the bulbs in 

the soil, and then disintegrates once the plant starts 

developing. 

When planting out, make a hole about 5cm deep, and 

10cm apart. If you are planting in a large area, label the 

rows so you don’t forget where you have planted. In 

4-6 weeks you will see the bright green shoots appear. 

Once they have popped up, add a layer of mulch 

around the rows to help keep the soil temperature 

even, retain the moisture, and keep the weeds down. 

Make sure you water frequently as to not let the plant 

dry out. If you’re unsure if your mix is drying out, the 

best way is to feel the soil with your fingers. If it feels 

dry – give it a water. 

Garlic & Shallot Bulbs 

Available in store 

For more information on how to grow garlic 

as well as other veggies, head to our website 

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Sunday & Public Holidays: 8.30am – 4.30pm 

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Queen’s Birthday 

STOREWIDE SALE 

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Lincoln 4 Seater – Grey 

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2.5 Seater – Grey 

NOW $ 

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Armchair – Midnight 

NOW $ 

699 

ALL LIVING & DINING ON SALE 

Brix Light 

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ALL DINING CHAIRS 

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Carson 

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115 

Veno 

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Peyton 

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125 

Duke 

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ALL BEDROOM & MATTRESSES ON SALE 

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Bahamas Queen WAS $ 299 

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Serene Trundler Bed Set 

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699 

Caribbean Queen WAS $ 479 

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by 5pm each Wednesday 

This week’s events include the Craft Spirits Distillation 

Demonstration, Thursday 6.30-8pm. You are cordially 

invited to learn the art and science of grain-to-grain 

distillation, presented by local craft distiller Dan. Discover 

the basics of artisan home distilling, including what 

equipment you’ll need, plus techniques and tips. 

Craft Spirits Distillation 

Demonstration 

Thursday 6.30-8pm 

Learn the art and science 

of grain-to-glass distillation! 

Presented by local craft 

distiller Dan, this event is an 

introduction to the practical 

skills, techniques and equipment 

used by artisan home distillers. 

Suitable for 18+ years. There 

will be no alcohol consumption 

during the demonstration. Free, 

no bookings required. 


Lost in Colour: Narda Botha, 

Heather Jonson 

Today to June 27 

This exhibition opened on 

June 2 and runs to June 27. 

It features the vibrant oil and 

acrylic paintings of two very 

different artists. 

The gallery is open Wednesday 

and Thursday 11.30am - 2.30pm, 

Friday to Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. 

Down By The Liffey Gallery, 1 

James St, Lincoln 

Selwyn Library at Tawera 

Hall 

Today 2.30-4.30pm 

Selwyn Library is bringing 

the library to you! Come along 

and choose some new reading 

material off the Edge Connector 

Vehicle, build something with 

the LEGO® collection or create 

an artwork. Children under 

eight must be accompanied 

by a parent. Free, no bookings 

required. 

Selwyn Library 

Springfield 

Writers’ Group 

Thursday 6.30-7.30pm 

A group for writers, and those 

interested in the craft of writing. 

Meets on the second Thursday 

of the month. Suitable for teens 

and adults. Free, bookings not 

required. 

Lincoln Library 

Selwyn Library at Glentunnel 


Thursday 2.30-4.30pm 

Selwyn Library is bringing 

the library to you! Come along 

and choose some new reading 

material off the Edge Connector 

Vehicle, build something with 

the LEGO® collection or create 

an artwork. Children under 

eight must be accompanied 

by a parent. Free, no bookings 

required. 

Glentunnel Community Centre 

Origami Crafts 

Saturday 1.30-2.30pm 

Go along and learn the art of 

origami! Fold colourful paper 

into jumping frogs, fortune 

tellers, and many more amazing 

things. 

Lincoln Library 

CanBreathe 

Saturday 10.30-11.30am 

Do you, or someone you know, 

have breathing difficulties? Join 

CanBreathe for an informative 

and educational discussion 

around asthma and other 

respiratory conditions, plus tips 

on how to maintain good lung 

health. Drop-in. 


Herbal Tea Workshop 

Thursday 6-8pm 

Learn the process of making 

herbal tea from West Melton’s 

own Julie Booth from The 

Herbal Garden. You will learn 

about growing, harvesting, 

drying and blending your own 

teas, before making a bag of 

your own blend to take home 

and enjoy. Suitable for 15+ years. 

Cost is $5 library members, 

$10 non-members. Bookings 

essential. 


Mahjong - Experienced 

Players 

Tuesday 1-3pm 

Interested in playing Mahjong 

with other experienced players? 

Join in at Lincoln Library every 

Tuesday! 

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Canterbury, we need to talk 

about our changing climate 

Climate change is already affecting our 

local ecosystems and communities. It is 

not an easy or small topic. That’s why our 

local and regional councils have pooled 

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people understand, prepare for and adapt 

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The new It’s time, Canterbury website 

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resources on the topic. People can explore 

these pages to learn about what is expected, 

as well as ideas on how we can each help 

lessen and adapt to the impacts of climate 

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What is climate change? 

Over many years, scientists and tohunga 

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well as ice melt and sea level rise. This 

results in a range of effects we experience in 

our natural environment and the areas we 

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Climate change in Canterbury 

Under a ‘business as usual’ scenario, 

where greenhouse gas emissions continue 

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up to 3.5°C by the end of the century. The 

likelihood of drought conditions is also 

projected to increase, and fire risk will 

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Alongside drought, over the next two 

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The more learnt about the challenges 

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At a national level, the Climate Change 

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which has its own separate reduction target. 

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Full steam ahead for Kia’s Stonic 

MOST NEW car distributors 

these days will tell you supply 

is awkward due to the ongoing 

effects of Covid-19 and shipping 

delays. 

Production of semi-conductors 

and other electronic componentry 

is well below demand and 

that has meant headaches for 

the automobile industry. Due 

to shortages of these products, 

manufacturers simply can’t build 

enough cars, and sales are also 

on the rise which compounds the 

situation. 

One company that is weathering 

the storm relatively well is 

Kia, and Kia in New Zealand is 

maintaining good market position. 

A lot of that has to do with 

the introduction of the Stonic, a 

small sport utility vehicle that has 

often topped sales in that part of 

the market. I guess that is helped 

a little by the withdrawal of the 

Sportage due to supply issues, a 

wait for the Sportage will mean 

that when the new generation 

model lands here later in the year, 

forward orders will buy you into 

that variant. 

That aside, the Stonic joins a 

multitude of small SUVs that 

have landed recently including 

Ford’s Puma, Toyota’s Yaris Cross 

and a revamped Suzuki Ignis, to 

name just some. 

The Stonic lands here in five 

variants with two engine options. 

The range starts at $22,990 for the 

base model LX with a 1.4-litre, 

four-cylinder engine, an extra $5k 

will buy you into a mid-range EX 

while the Limited specification 

model, as tested, lands at $29,990. 

In contrast, there’s the option of 

a three-cylinder turbocharged 

1-litre GT Line unit that lists 

at $31,990, and a GT Line+ at 

$33,990. 

If these driveline options look 

familiar, yes, they are pretty much 

as what is specified for the Rio 

range. The Stonic is based on the 

Rio platform, yet it has higher 

ground clearance and it is taller. 

That’s why it slots into the SUV 

category, it also has a chubby, 

muscular, wagon-type body style. 

Bear in mind though, the Stonic 

is just front-wheel-drive, it’s 

not a vehicle designed for crosscountry 

travel but it does serve its 

design concept well, it is an urban 

commuter and exudes capable 

highway travel. It will also satisfy 

in an everyday role, access is easy, 

and for someone with old bones 

like mine, that is important, along 

with a comfortable ride. 

Coming from the modern 

Korean factories, the Stonic 

is chock-full of specification 

although there is one minor 

omission in the Limited model 

that would have me looking at the 

mid-spec LX for purchase. The 

Limited has leather seat coverings 

but there are no seat heaters. 

While I appreciate the cost has 

EASY ACCESS: The Stonic’s elevated ride height makes it 

an attractive purchase for those not so agile. 

KIA STONIC LIMITED: Small sport utility vehicle based on Rio platform. 

been kept down for desirability, 

those seats aren’t inviting when 

a cold Canterbury frost hits. The 

LX has cloth trim. 

Elsewhere, though, there is all 

the kit to satisfy, satellite navigation, 

radar cruise control and a 

raft of safety kit that comes under 

the guise of advanced driver 

assistance systems. There are no 

surprises there, but to say the 

Stonic gets a heap of kit to keep 

you out of trouble and to protect 

you if the worst case scenario 

evolves. 

Under the bonnet, the 1.4-litre 

engine and smooth-shifting sixspeed 

automatic transmission are 

all traditional, and that is a good 

thing, I like a little bit of simplicity 

in vehicles and the driveline 

in the Stonic is set-up well for its 

role. 

Kia claims power outputs of 

74kW (6000rpm) and 133Nm 

(4000rpm), even though they are 

generated tall in the rev band the 

engine doesn’t work hard. The 

Stonic weighs in at just under 

1.2-tonne, so there isn’t a lot of 

demand on the engine. Power is 

willing across the rev band and 

it is generated smoothly without 

much fuss. For the record, the 

Stonic in this form will accelerate 

to 100km/h in 11sec and make 

120km/h from 80km/h in 7sec. 

On the subject of figures, 

the four-cylinder Stonic also 

fares well in the fuel usage area. 

• Price – Kia Stonic Limited, 

$29,990 

• Dimensions – Length, 

4140mm; width, 1760mm; 

height, 1520mm 

• Configuration – Fourcylinder, 

front-wheeldrive, 

1368cc, 74kW, 

133Nm, six-speed 

automatic 

• Performance – 

0-100km/h, 11sec 

• Fuel usage – 6.7l/100km 

Kia also claims a 6.7-litre per 

100km/h combined cycle average. 

On my long highway run through 

Mid-Canterbury the instantaneous 

readout was constantly listing 

at around 4.4l/100km (engine 

speed 2400rpm at 100km/h), 

and when I took the evaluation 

car back to the dealership a 

7.2l/100km average was showing 

on the readout. 

On the open road the Stonic 

travels quietly with little wind 

noise and thorough sound-proofing 

underneath.There is a solid 

feel of communication through 

the steering, the high grade 

205/55 x 17in Continental tyres 

send all the right messages to the 

driver and provide direct steering 

accuracy. 

Steering input is quick and 

reactive, while the entire body 

structure feels balanced and controlled 

through the suspension. 

Incidentally, the latter is a 

front-strut/rear-torsion beam 

design. Even though the rear 

wheels are tied together through 

the beam there is just the right 

amount of movement on each 

side to deal with uneven surfaces. 

The spring and damper rates 

are biased towards firm, which 

helps contain gravitational movement, 

but they are not so hard 

that occupant comfort is jeopardised, 

especially in the rear where 

the seats are supportive and 

cocooning. 

Even though the Stonic is 

compact, there is satisfactory leg 

and head room all through the 

model. There are three seat belts 

in the rear and for three adults 

there wouldn’t be too much of a 

squeeze. 

As much as I enjoyed the 

evaluation, I’d like to have a drive 

in the three-potter, I recall that 

engine from the Rio and I can 

report it is absolutely delightful. 

I’m always happy to report 

when a friend buys a new car. 

When the Stonic was destined for 

our market an acquaintance put 

her name down early for one. She 

has since received that car and is 

delighted with the purchase. 

With that type of feedback it’s 

no surprise why Stonic sales are 

elevated, it’s my hope that supply 

is maintained so that others like 

my friend can enjoy an affordable 

and desirable SUV experience. 

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Do you get your car regularly 

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Almost everyone has a car these days, and 

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you’ll run into problems like brakes wearing 

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fan belt. Regular clients at Rolleston Diesel 

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that considers the mechanics, and the cost. 

When cost becomes the question, alternatives 

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If you’re after a one-stop shop for all your 

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And preventative maintenance is better than 

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE 

Date: Monday, 14 June 2021 

Time: 6:30pm 

Venue: ‘The Boulevard’ 

200 Dunns Crossing Rd, Rolleston 

Keynote presentation will be on 

‘Aspirations for Eldercare in Selwyn’ 

by Kirsten Dingwall-Okoye 

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Operative Selwyn District Plan 

PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE REQUEST 

59 BECOMES OPERATIVE 

GW Wilfield Limited lodged a private plan change request with Selwyn District Council 

pursuant to Clause 20 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991. 

The proponent sought to rezone Living 2 and Living 2A zoned land in West Melton to a 

new zone called ‘Living WM South’. 

The Council’s decision to approve Plan Change 59 (PC59) was publicly notified on 14 

April 2021. No appeals were received by the Environment Court. 

Private Plan Change 59 will become operative on 17 June 2021. This notice is made in 

accordance with Clause 20 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991. 

The Operative Selwyn District Plan may be inspected online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ 

eplan or at any of the Council’s service centres and libraries in Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln 

and Rolleston. 

More information on this private plan change is available on the Council website at 

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Issue 3 - WINTER 2021 

Kia ora 

The crisp mornings and bright days of 

winter are upon us, not long now until 

the shortest day later in June. Thank 

you all for the positive feedback about 

this newsletter, I trust it’s useful to hear 

about the many things happening across 

Waikirikiri Selwyn and what our Council is 

doing to improve our wellbeing. If you’d 

like to know more our Council website is 

a great place to start or you can follow 

me at facebook.com/samforselwyn for my 

very latest news. Over time you will see 

the name Waikirikiri used more frequently 

to refer to our District. The name has 

recently been confirmed to us by mana 

whenua as the te reo name for the District 

as well as the river. 

Sam 

Snow on our doorstep 

The white capped peaks of our Southern Alps signal that the winter sport season is just around the 

corner. Here in Waikirikiri Selwyn we have six awesome snow sports fields for skiers and boarders of every 

standard, from complete beginner to those who want to push the limits that our maunga have to offer. 

Our ski fields are only a short drive from your home no matter where you live in our District. You can be 

having a coffee in Kirwee and be carving at Cheeseman in just over an hour. But the ski fields are not just 

for skiers, there are plenty of opportunities for the whole family to have fun. All six of our fields have catering 

facilities so you can grab a coffee and a bite to eat while the kids sledge in the snow or build a snowman. 

Each field has stunning scenery, friendly staff and great instructors. However if chilling out is your thing there 

are sun traps to simply enjoy the view, and if you’re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of a cheeky kea 

who have taken to visiting the Porters sun deck. 

All but one of our fields have on-mountain accommodation and for a truly unique overnight mountain 

experience ‘The Top Hut’ at Mount Olympus, at 1,600 metres, offers an opportunity to ski in and out of an 

awesome spot which boasts the nation’s highest hot tub. If you don’t fancy a night in the snow there are 

plenty of other places to stay in our many townships. 

It’s a fun road trip up the mountain and home again. Stop for one of Darfield’s famous monster size icecreams, 

a Sheffield pie or a donut in Springfield. Our maunga are ready so why not start planning your visit 

now, keep it local, the fun is right on our doorstep. 

Sam Broughton, Mayor of Selwyn 

Porters Alpine Resort


Cats and dogs 

With over 15,000 dogs Waikirikiri has one of the 

highest rates of dog ownership in the country 

and our wee dog Lev enjoys adding my family to 

that statistic. Here at Council we’ve been working 

hard to make pet ownership simpler and safer for 

the families and their pets, and for the protection 

of our biodiversity. 

An artist’s impression of the completed Reconnect Project 

The Reconnect Project 

Our Council has put climate change at the heart 

of its work and has adopted its first formal climate 

change policy. We want to go further and make 

it simple and convenient for us all to play a part 

in preserving our environment. One of the key 

areas where we can all make a difference is 

in thinking about our personal household and 

business waste. If you’ve been to the Pines 

Resource Recovery Park recently you will have 

noticed many changes. We are turning this facility 

into a centre of excellence that will increase our 

capacity to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste 

and work towards a minimum waste culture. 

The Reconnect Project is about offering an 

alternative to living in a disposable society and 

making it convenient and fun at the same time. 

At the heart of the project will be our reuse shop 

where preloved and upcycled items can be sold 

to the public. There will also be an education 

centre with on-site staff who will offer tours and 

education sessions, bringing the subject to life 

with demonstrations of great waste management 

in action. 

A later stage will include the development of 

micro enterprise units for upcycling items donated 

or recovered from the waste stream and we’ll also 

create a new community garden. The units and 

garden will connect people with artisan skills or 

green fingers as we look at new and innovative 

ways of treating resources that are currently 

considered waste. 

This year we are increasing the number of 

Malvern and Ellesmere waste days for community 

bulk waste drop off. These days have been 

well used and the extra days each year will now 

provide more convenience. 

Thank you for what you are currently doing 

to reduce your own waste. Our recycling 

contamination is currently only at 3%, with no 

recycling loads having to be dumped in landfill 

last month. Let’s keep learning and improving our 

recycling practice. 

You can connect with the climate 

change conversation in Canterbury at 

www.itstimecanterbury.co.nz. 

Many of our native birds are under threat from 

wild cats which are found across most of Selwyn. 

Cat traps catch both feral and domestic cats. 

The last thing we want is for somebody’s pet to 

be put to sleep if it’s caught in a trap, but without 

a microchip is can be hard to determine which 

ones are feral. From July 2022 you’ll need to 

have your cat microchipped, although you can 

do it now to avoid the rush. It’s all part of being a 

responsible pet owner. 

We know it can be a hassle replacing your 

dog’s plastic registration tag each year, so we’re 

introducing a New Zealand first – a metal tag 

designed to last your dog’s lifetime, for as long as 

they’re registered in Waikirikiri. They’re light and 

durable and have space on the back for you to 

engrave your dog’s name. You’ll still need to jump 

online and pay your annual registration fee. We 

currently go through thousands of these plastic 

tags each year, so the new system is more 

sustainable. We know how much your pets mean 

to you so we want to make the whole process of 

owning them as easy as we can. 

We’ve opened an 

off-leash dog park in 

Darfield and are keen 

to hear from you about 

where you’d like to 

see more of these well 

used parks. I want 

to say a huge thank 

you to all responsible 

owners who clean up 

after their pets; it makes 

a huge difference to the 

enjoyment of our public 

spaces for all. 

Sample new dog tag


Selwyn Sports Centre 

Eight years ago a visionary former New Zealand 

cricketer, John Reid, came to our Council with 

a proposal for a new sports centre to meet the 

needs of our growing population. Our community 

loved his idea and a dedicated team of people 

have worked with passion and ingenuity to deliver 

the magnificent new 8,000m 2 centre that opened 

its doors on Foster Park a few weeks ago. It was 

a privilege to have Sir Richard Hadlee to help cut 

the ribbon, especially as he personally knew John 

Reid who sadly passed away a short time before 

the centre opened. John’s legacy lives on in the 

centre as the main woodensprung sports courts 

are named after him. 

With eight indoor courts, a 240m indoor walking 

track, a spin suite, rooms for fitness classes and 

a state of the art interactive sports wall, the centre 

has already established itself as another jewel in 

the crown of Selwyn’s sporting facilities. 

Classes are already booking up; there’s a full range 

on offer from basic fitness classes to independent 

sessions such as mature and motivated, zumba, 

baby gym, box fit and yoga to name just a few. 

Selwyn netball, Selwyn united football, local schools 

and the Selwyn Sports Trust will be among the 

key users, and regional and South Island-wide 

tournaments are already booked. 

If you want to find out more have a look at the 

Selwyn Sports Centre website or simply pop in 

and have a look around; it’s an amazing place, 

and it’s yours. 


Stats 

11,000 four-litre plastic 

containers recycled for 

local asphalt 

240m indoor walking 

track in our new Selwyn 

Sports Centre 

15 ANZAC services 

held in Waikirikiri 

30 new citizens 

each month 

Zero recycling trucks 

rejected due to 

contamination in April 

Four national awards 

won by our Council 

last month 

The John F Reid Courts 

Opening day with Sir Richard Hadlee and future sports stars 

A local business employing local and loyal 

people, helping keep your rates bill down. 

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Councillor 

Update 

From Shane Epiha 

Tena ra tatou katoa e Waikirikiri/Selwyn. 

There was a resounding call from the people 

of Ellesmere for a new community centre and 

library in Leeston, and I’m proud that, with my 

fellow Councillor Murray Lemon, I have been 

part of including this facility in our 10-year plan. 

There are a number of other developments 

in the plan that will allow the ward to grow 

sustainably and to continue to protect our 

taonga Te Waihora. 

Initiatives like free Te Reo lessons driven by Glen 

Cameron and Ara, the continued development 

of Kaupapa Kohanga reo in Rolleston and the 

multi-cultural community initiatives within our 

local parishes are some 

of the things that also 

make me honored to 

serve my community. 

Ngā mihi nui kia koutou 

Shane Ngapou O 

Te Hahi Epiha 

From Sophie McInnes 

Tēnā koutou katoa, ko Sophie McInnes 

tōku ingoa. 

I love getting involved with our young leaders, 

our rakatahi, on the Selwyn Youth Council. These 

fourteen young people from all around the district 

are learning on the job via projects like how to 

plan and run an event, finance and funding, mahi 

(work), and the Welcoming Communities initiative 

for newcomers to Selwyn. They even submitted 

their youth engagement findings around the 

proposed Leeston Community Centre to the 

Council’s Long-Term Plan, and recently met a Kea 

group touring Council HQ. The kids are all right! 

sophiemcinnessdc 

Shane and Hana Ora 

Pou Epiha 

News in Brief 

Horticulture opportunities highlighted 

Southern Woods nursery hosted a Mayors Task Force for Jobs 

initiative to highlight opportunities in the horticulture sector. Keeping 

young people connected to the community. 

New pool opens soon 

The new 25 metre 10-lane pool extension at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre 

is now full of water and undergoing testing. It should open in mid-June, 

with the completion of the foyer and changing facilities to follow. 

Great progress in Selwyn Health Hub 

Bringing health services to your door step in the new Selwyn Health 

Hub which is opening in early 2022. Pacific Radiology lifts in their art 

$2M MRI scanner – easy does it! 

National award for customer services 

Last month our Council won the Transforming Service Delivery 

category at a local Government award ceremony for changing our 

customer services area at our Rolleston main offices into the ‘one 

stop shop’ experience that you told us you wanted. 

Innovation in Selwyn 

I took a ride on the first hydrogen bus in New Zealand. It was built right 

here in Selwyn and has since been delivered to the Ports of Auckland. 

Outstanding technical achievement by Global bus in the iZone. 

Selwyn’s new Long-Term Plan 

The Council’s work programme for the next 10 years is expected to 

be confirmed and formally adopted by the end of June. Thank you to 

all those who had their say. We received 660 submission and nearly 

90 individuals and groups spoke at public hearings. 

L–R Katelyn, Robert, Jack, Sophie and Chloe McInnes 

If you have any questions or feedback please contact me at 

sam.broughton@selwyn.govt.nz or on Facebook at facebook.com/selwynforselwyn. 

View the latest issue online at selwyn.govt.nz/mayor.

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More than meets the eye! 

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Living: 1 Garaging: 2 

Here is the next step on the property ladder or a possible 

investment/landbank opportunity! 

Large open kitchen flows to the dining & living room with 

an adjoining conservatory, offering extra living space. The 

large separate lounge is kept cosy with a log burner and has 

a boxed feature ceiling. Great flow to outside to a raised 

North-West facing sunny deck. 

Servicing the 3 double bedrooms is an all-in-one bathroom. 

Located off the separate laundry, there is also a second toilet 

and the 2nd bathroom 

Heating is via a log burner, panel heaters and the HRV, plus 

Gas hot water and partial double glazing also add to your 

comfort. 

Outside there is plenty of off-street parking, a double garage 

and very tidy large back yard. 

This property is going to appeal to a wide range of buyers 

and your early inspection is recommended! 

Listing ID: ROU80957 

Price: Auction - Onsite Sunday 

13th June at 4:00pm 

Angela Hunt 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 548 777 

Email: angela@pb.co.nz 

Holly Siddons 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 020 4153 

Email: holly.siddons@pb.co.nz 

Address: 52 Brookside Road, Rolleston Open homes: Wed 9th June - 5:00-5:30, Sun 13th June - 3:30-4:00 

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Rolleston 10A and 8B Othello Drive 

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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 16th June, 2021 at 

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• Both are 3 bedroom, one bathroom (with dual access), open plan Kitchen/dining/living and double garage. 

• Meeting Healthy homes standards the properties are low maintenance and tastefully decorated. 

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Photos pictured - 8B Othello Drive, Rolleston 

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M 027 444 1436 

E karenh@pb.co.nz 

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

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Rolleston 98 Lowes Road 

Auction 

Regal Rolleston 

This beautifully presented 4 bedroom home says just move in and put your feet up. With new carpet throughout and the 

whole interior repainted it has a 5-star presentation for the new owner. The chef's kitchen is well appointed with modern 

appliances catering to the whole family. Throughout the home original timber door frames add to the feel of this wonderfully 

warm home . Tiled bathroom and ensuite add to the luxury. Indoor-outdoor flow from the conservatory takes you to the spa 

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Auction 4.00pm, Thu 24th Jun, 2021, (unless sold prior) 

View Sun 13 Jun 2.00 - 2.30pm 

Wed 16 Jun 5.00 - 5.30pm 

Sun 20 Jun 2.00 - 2.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU88261 

Tony Quayle 

M 027 611 6161 

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M 022 628 1306 

E tonyq@pb.co.nz 

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

Dunsandel 

3-4 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms 

2 car garaging 

Section 800m2 - 1000m2 

Price $500,000 - $600,000 

Contact 

Lorraine Gardiner 021 207 6661 

lorraine.gardiner@raywhite.com 


‘Doer upper’ needing work 

Large section approx 2000m2 

Price $300,000 - $400,000 

Contact 



Kirwee 



Section 800m2 - 1000m2 

Price up to mid $600,000’s 

Contact 



West Melton 

3-4 bedrooms 

House 220m2 - 260m2 

Section 1000m2 - 1800m2 

Any price considered 

Contact 

Sarah Booth 027 527 8258 

sarah.booth@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton/Lincoln 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Section 700m2, caravan parking 

Walking distance to primary school 

Price $800,000 - $1,100,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Prebbleton 


Potential to add value 


Price $550,000 - $650,000 

Contact 



Lincoln/Prebbleton/Tai Tapu 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

3 car garaging or 2 plus a workshop 

Section 650m2 minimum 

Price $800,000 - $950,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 


2 car garaging, 2000 build or newer 

Section 600m2 plus 

Price $600,000 - $650,000 

Contact 



Lincoln/Rolleston 


New build 

2 living areas 

Priceto mid $800,000’s 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 

trina.rea@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

3-4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Less than 10 years old 

Walking distance to township 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


Lincoln 

3-4 bedrooms 

Large section 

Price up to $650,000 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, space for car shed 

Near new with high finishes 

Section 800m2 - 1300m2 

Price up to $1,000,000 

Contact 

Greg Brockbank 021 262 9761 

greg.brockbank@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Newer high spec home 

Price $750,000 - $900,000 

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 


Lifestyle block 

Bare land 2 acres plus 

Suitable to build dream home on 

Closer to Christchurch preferred 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 


Price $600,000 - $700,000 

Contact 



Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Rolleston 


Extra sheds for cars 

Land 2 acres 

Price $800,000 - $1,000,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms, Ambrose or Park Grove 

2 living areas, 2 bathrooms 


Price $600,000 - $850,000 

Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Darfield 

Large 4-5 bedroom home 

Section over 1000m2 

Price $800,000 - $1,100,000 

Contact 



Darfield/Dunsandel/Kirwee 

3 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 

Price $450,000 - $500,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 




Contact 



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

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal 

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY 

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

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

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

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

West Melton 

4 bedrooms 

Section 700m2 - 1200m2 

Price up to $1,000,000 

Contact 

Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115 

glenda.crawford@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton 

4 bedrooms 

Section 700m2 - 1200m2 

Price up to $1,000,000 

Contact 

Glenda Crawford 027 309 0115 

glenda.crawford@raywhite.com 

West Melton 

4 bedrooms 

2 living areas 

Section 1200m2 - 3000m2 

Price up to $1,200,000 

Contact 

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478 

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

Section 500m2 - 800m2 


Contact 



Rolleston 

2-3 bedrooms, 2 toilets 

Floor area less than 170m2 

Section size to park 18ft caravan 


Contact 

Morgan Cathro 021 034 2147 

morgan.cathro@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

Section wanted 

600m2 - 800m2 

No corner lots 


Contact 



Rolleston 

Section wanted 

Greater than 1000m2 

Any price considered 

Contact 



Rolleston 

Land wanted 

Either bare land or with a house 

(prefer bare land) 

Land size 5000m2 plus 

Contact 




1-10 acres 

Cheap and cheerful lifestyle block 


Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Springston/Tai Tapu/ 

Greenpark 

10 acre lifestyle property 

3 bedrooms 

Price $750,000 - $850,000 

Contact 



Rolleston/West Melton 

Lifestyle property 

4+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

2-10 acres 

Price up to $2,000,000 

Contact 



Rolleston/Lincoln/West Melton/ 

Burnham/Springston/Prebbleton 

3 bedroom lifestyle property 

1-3 acres 

Price $650,000 - $800,000 

Contact 



Lincoln 

4+ bedrooms, approx 250m2 home 

3 car garaging or oversize double 


Price up to $1,100,000 

Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8797 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 


2 bedrooms 

Any section size considered 

Price $350,000 - $475,000 

Contact 



Prebbleton 

4-5 bedrooms 

3 car garaging or oversize double 

Good section size 

Price up to $1,000,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms, new build 

Any section size 

Land 2 acres 


Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Off street parking or triple garaging 



Contact 

Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 


Contact 



Rolleston 


Open plan living, close to township 

Spacious back yard 


Contact 



Rolleston 



Easy care garden 


Contact 

Kresha Ross 022 014 3183 

kresha.ross@raywhite.com 

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

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal 

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY 

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

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

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

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Four Seasons Realty

Four Seasons Realty 

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Contact Glenis for a free appraisal or to discuss 

your real estate needs. 

LLING YOUR Rental PROPERTY ? 

Glenis 

Whittle 

HE TENANTS STILL OCCUPYING ON 

ANCY? 021 0836 7476 | 03 347 4711 

glenis.whittle@harcourts.co.nz 


ree, no obligation consultation. 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

5 Lawry Place, Prebbleton 

13/317 Gloucester Street, City 

Effortless and Attractive in the 

Inner City! 

Representing an easy-care investment or city 

pad within the ever-desirable four avenues is this 

tenanted one-bedroom townhouse that enjoys 

the assurance of an immediate income stream. 

Constructed by Williams Corporation and covering 

50sqm, this freehold townhouse is arranged 

across two levels. Interest is expected from 

both investors and home buyers, and therefore, 

prospective purchasers should enquire quickly. 

Contact Mike today for more information. 

PrICE by NEGotIAtIoN 

DEADLINE SALE 

Highly Sought After! 

** All Offers to be presented 5pm June 17th (unless sold prior) 

This 4 bedroom family home is nestled in a private cul-de-sac in the heart of Prebbleton. Large open plan 

living accompanies a stand-out kitchen complete with butlers pantry and double oven and features abound 

throughout with under-tile heating, central heating & a separate laundry to name just a few. Furthermore, 

the fully fenced 707m 2 site includes enough off-street parking for additional vehicles, a boat or a trailer. 

Surrounded by equally manicured homes, this property is expected to attract keen interest from buyers 

across the spectrum. Contact Mike today to discuss how to make this your new home! 

5/18 Goldsmith Place, Waltham 

DEADLINE SALE 

Strike Gold in Waltham! 

** All Offers to be presented 5pm June 9th (unless 

sold prior) 

Situated down a cul-de-sac not too far from the 

edge of the four avenues is this two-bedroom 

property which will appeal to buyers who desire 

hassle-free living in a convenient location. Well 

presented and modern throughout, this 2 double 

bedroom townhouse features open-plan living 

and low maintenance outdoor spaces. Whether 

you are looking for a lock and leave property, your 

first step on the ladder, or are looking to downsize 

with style; then this home is bound to tick a lot of 

boxes. Contact Mike now to book a time to view. 

68 rolleston Drive, rolleston 

0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

Mike Goatley 

027 249 5561 

Lindsay Welch 

027 577 0216 

Wade Goatley 

027 749 6468 

Shane Jarvis 

022 130 0766 

Wayne McFarlane 

027 337 6093 

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008) 

Experience 

Bayleys 

KEVIN JENKINS 

027 577 4232 

BEN TURNER 

027 530 1400 

CHRIS JONES 

027 220 5043 

JO MCINTOSH 

027 384 4279 

ADRIENNE GOODEVE 

021 977 877 

BIANCA DAVIDSON 

027 322 9055 

Bayleys 

Canterbury, 

it’s the local 

knowledge, 

the kind you just 

can’t buy 

CRAIG BLACKBURN 

027 489 7225 

EMMA GROOM 

027 555 1075 

EVAN MARSHALL 

027 221 0910 

HALEY SMITH 

027 341 3846 

JOHN BAILEY 

027 893 0234 

NATHAN COLLETT 

027 826 1535 

When you sell with Bayleys, you’re 

choosing a salesperson with real 

estate knowledge of the local 

Selwyn area. The kind of insight 

that can’t be measured and makes 

all the difference. 

SAM SIDEY 

027 346 3500 

SUZY MCPHERSON 

027 695 0519 

TIM DYER 

027 495 0979 

URSZULA BEDGGOOD 

027 338 7889 

Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559 

Bayleys Leeston 03 375 4700 

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services 

bayleys.co.nz 

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

This Week’s 

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12.00pm – 12.45pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

2.00pm – 2.30pm 

1.30pm – 2.00pm 

Thursday 10 Th June 

285 Burnham Road, Rolleston 

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 

28 Rossall Crescent, Rolleston 

Ray White Town & Lifestyle 

23 Lawrence Drive, Rolleston 


saTurday 12 Th June 

11B Dynes Road, Rolleston 


sunday 13 Th June 

1.30pm – 2.00pm 

2.00pm – 2.30pm 

2.00pm – 2.30pm 

2.00pm – 2.30pm 

2.30pm – 3.00pm 

For full 

details of all 

Open Homes, 

please contact 

the Real Estate 

companies 

8B Othello Drive, Rolleston 

Property Brokers 

1/279 Main South Road, Hornby 


23 Lawrence Drive, Rolleston 


10 Petticoat Lane, Doyleston 


8 Perthshire Crescent, Lincoln 


3.00pm – 3.30pm 

3.30pm – 4.00pm 

4 Cicada Place, Hei Hei 


52 Brookside Road, Rolleston 


cHEcK OuT THE SELWYN TIMES 

PROPERTY DIREcTORY EVERY 

WEDNESDAY FOR THE BEST OF 

PROPERTY IN THE SELWYN DISTRIcT 

11.15am – 11.45am 

11.15am – 11.45am 

11.30am – 12.00pm 

81a Kemble Drive, Rolleston 


11B Dynes Road, Rolleston 


26 Wild Road, Weedons 


RAY WHITE 

Rolleston 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

West Melton 03 347 9933 

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

Lincoln 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 

12.00pm – 1.00pm 

12.30pm – 1.00pm 

9 Monet Vale, Rolleston 


285 Burnham Road, Rolleston 


191 Brookside Road, Rolleston 


PROPERTY BROKERS 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 


Darfield 03 975 4506 

Leeston 03 929 0306 

Lincoln 03 595 6954 

12.30pm – 1.00pm 

12.30pm – 1.00pm 

12.45pm – 1.15pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.30pm – 2.00pm 

7 Tibbotts Drive, Rolleston 


10a Othello Drive, Rolleston 


19 Colebrook Drive, Rolleston 


28 Rossall Crescent, Rolleston 


1117 Leeston Road, Irwell 

Matson & Allan Leeston 

9 Marble Court, Rolleston 


HARcOuRTS 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Harcourts Hornby 

03 349 9919 

Harcourts Rolleston 

03 347 4711 

Harcourts Lincoln 

03 662 9933 

MATSON & ALLAN 

www.marealestate.co.nz 


Darfield 03 318 8204 

Leeston 03 324 3704 

BAYLEYS cANTERBuRY 

www.bayleys.co.nz 

03 375 4700 

Hororata 3 Hobbs Street 

A fine vintage 

Delightful 100sqm (more or less) family home set on a 

fully-fenced 860sqm (more or less) section with direct 

access to Hororata Domain Reserve from the rear of 

the section. Accommodation is provided by three 

bedrooms, family bathroom, separate toilet, open plan 

dining/living with log burner, separate laundry and 

separate, single garage. 

Note: Offers under the benchmark price of $300,000 

as previously offered to Ngai Tahu will not be 

considered by the Vendor. 

bayleys.co.nz/5515001 

3 1 1 1 

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty 

1pm, Wed 23 Jun 2021 

42 South Terrace, Darfield 

View by appointment 

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

Emma Groom 027 555 1075 

emma.groom@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

Showhome 

Guide 

LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? 

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

Signature Homes 

Faringdon 

47 & 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

Both Open Wed to Sun 12pm-4pm 

Show Room/Office: 


Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 

0800 8444 88 or 03 342 7788 

www.signature.co.nz 


SHOWHOMES 

Both showhomes 

Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm 


SHOWrOOM / OfficE 


Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

0800 844 488 

signature.co.nz

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M-A 


REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 


Experts’ 

The last few months have been busy. 

If you are considering selling and want to reap the benefits of a strong market 

contact the Selwyn Experts today to discuss how we can help you achieve the 

best possible price. We would love the opportunity to work with you. 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

10 Michelangelo Drive, Rolleston 

21 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln 

10 Chedworth Court, Rolleston 

4 Tawton Lane, Rolleston 

58A Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

12 Darcy Street, Leeston 

11 Galileo Way, Leeston 

119 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston 

4 Palladio Avenue, Leeston 

53 High Street, Southbridge 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

85 Dunsandel Brookside Road, Leeston 

Southbridge Dunsandel Road, Leeston 


5 Taita Drive, Rolleston 

13 Cliff Street, Coalgate 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

97B Weston Road, St Albans 

9 The Stables, Halswell 

18 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston 

10 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton 

45 Territory Street, Rolleston 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

19 Cunningham Street, Leeston 

2 Highworth Crescent, Rolleston 

19 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston 

727 The Lake Road, Leeston 

44 Park Lane, Rolleston 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

1/522 Weedons Road, Rolleston 

223B Lowes Road, Rolleston 

93 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston 

4 Appleton Court, Rolleston 

29 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

8 Fibonacci Way, Leeston 

18 Hulme Lane, Rolleston 

155B Lowes Road, Rolleston 

11 Wedgewood Row, Rolleston 

67 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

203 Brookside & Irwell Road, Irwell 

14 Spirit Terrace, Rolleston 

376 Harmans Road, Leeston 

Stage 2, Torlesse Estate, Darfield 

Stage, 4, Bellfield, Southbridge 

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

M-A 


REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

Chris Flanagan 

027 433 4657 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 

Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

Amelia Nisbet 

027 376 3868 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural 

Property 

Licensed REAA2008

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