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Life or death mission to fetch 

community defibrillator 

• By Susan Sandys 

MICHAEL OAKLEY was 

perhaps given the most 

important instruction of his 

life recently, when he was told 

to go and fetch a community 

defibrillator. 

Melissa Scarlett gave him 

the directive, as she was 

performing cardiopulmonary 

resuscitation on her father 

Tony Scarlett at the family’s 

Hororata farm. 

“It was: ‘S**t, I think I know 

where the defibrillator is,’ but 

I’m not sure,” Oakley said. 

That was his thought as he 

ran and jumped into his car 

and drove towards the township. 

He ultimately succeeded in 

the challenge, resulting in the 

survival of 69-year-old Tony, 

who had been working on the 

family farm when he had a 

cardiac arrest and collapsed. 

Oakley is now urging anyone 

who does not know where their 

local community’s defibrillator 

is located, to find out. 

The life or death story began 

1.48pm on July 20. That was 

the time that Oakley got a call 

from a friend, who had just 

been talking to Tony on the 

phone. • Turn to page 7 

‘It was two, maybe three 

goes before we got his 

heart to start again, he 

started to breathe’ 

– Michael Oakley 

LIFESAVER: Michael Oakley (left) retrieved the Hororata community defibrillator from the township’s garage, just in time 

to revive Tony Scarlett, pictured with wife Jean. 

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between life and death. Luck, 

and people being in the right 

place at the right time, can 

mean all the difference. 

On page 1 today, we report 

on fantastic teamwork that 

saved the life of 69-year-old 

Tony Scarlett on a Hororata 

farm. 

Tony was working on 

the family farm when he 

had a heart attack and collapsed. 

As his daughter Melissa 

tried to resuscitate him, 

a message got through 

to Michael Oakley on a 

neighbouring farm that 

they needed the township’s 

defibrillator and they needed 

it quick. 

What transpired was a 

good news story as we say 

in the trade – one that had a 

happy ending. 

Michael got the critical 

piece of equipment needed 

to save Tony’s life and the 

rest is now history. 

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THE PROPOSED Rolleston 

overbridge in its current form 

would isolate many Jones Rd 

businesses and divide Izone from 

the town centre, say businesses 

opposed to the plan. 

About 35 representatives of the 

various trades and services met 

on Thursday as they prepared to 

form an action group and collate 

an alternative proposal. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport 

Agency is seeking 

the views 

of the public 

on highway 

improvements, 

including the 

plans for a 

flyover bridge 

between Rolleston township and 

the industrial hub. 

The $125 million project 

for Rolleston is part of the 

Government’s $12 billion New 

Zealand Upgrade Programme 

launched last year, which 

includes a $300 million package 

for Canterbury. 

The two-lane overbridge is 

proposed to cross State Highway 

1 from Rolleston Drive to 

Hoskyns Rd. 

Following the meeting on 

Thursday, a committee is being 

established to develop and design 

an alternative plan. 

Spokesperson Allicia Bernie 

said NZTA’s proposal as it stood 

had major shortcomings. 

“It would have severe negative 

implications on the Jones 

Rd business community as the 

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turnover for many. 

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Agency is 

proposing 

a range of 

upgrades as 

part of the 

flyover plan. 

it will have on them,” Bernie 

said. 

NZTA has at least one more 

consultation session planned 

for August 11, 3-5pm, at Selwyn 

Sports Centre. 

People can also send 

feedback to rollestonflyover@ 

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NEWS 3 

In Brief 

DRIVERS NOT STOPPING 

Police apprehended 36 drivers 

in one hour, for not stopping, 

at the Selwyn and Shands 

Rd intersection on Sunday 

afternoon. Senior Sergeant 

Dean Harker said police were 

then called to a crash at an 

intersection in Prebbleton, 

where a car failed to stop at a 

stop sign. No-one was injured. 

CAR STOLEN 

A blue 1999 Subaru Legacy 

was stolen from a Rolleston car 

yard on Jones Rd on Wednesday 

night. A person in a grey 

sweatshirt was seen in the area 

at the time. Cameras observed a 

black SUV and someone wearing 

a similar shirt the same night in 

the Maitland Cres area, where 

property was stolen from cars. 

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to the Ellesmere Golf Club, for 

the purchase of a new mower, 

and the Ellesmere Heritage 

Park Trust, for the resiting and 

restoration of an 1870s house 

at Leeston. Meanwhile, Lincoln 

HQ raised more than $2000 for 

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week. The bar and restaurant 

held a Host a Roast event. “It 

was a great turnout,” owner 

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Selwyn Times Wednesday August 4 2021 

4 

NEWS 


Halkett connection to Fiordland 


A SCIENTIFIC expedition has 

found a cave in a remote part of 

Fiordland where survivors of a 

shipwreck may have sheltered. 

A team from Willowbank 

Wildlife Reserve was looking 

for the elusive South Island 

kōkako when they chanced upon 

the cave in Chalky Inlet last 

month. 

The cave had a drawing of 

a galleon vessel and what is 

believed to be the names of its 

mariners etched underneath. The 

remains of an old cannon were 

discovered nearby. 

“You can’t help 

but wonder the 

history behind 

those names, 

why those men 

were there and 

what happened 

to them,” 

Michael 

Willis 

Willowbank 

managing 

director Michael 

Willis said last week. 

The Halkett man said the 

exciting discovery hinted of an 

unknown shipwreck, perhaps 

dating back to the age of 

exploration when Dutch, 

French, English, Spanish and 

Russian ships sailed New 

Zealand waters. 

“If it had been in the later 

stages of exploration, people 

would have been more likely 

to know about it. The fact that 

people don’t know about it would 

suggest it is in the early days,” 

Willis said. 

He believed it could be from as 

long ago as the very early 1800s 

or even the 1700s. 

Willis and fellow expedition 

members Mark Willis and Dale 

Hedgcock unearthed the cannon 

late last month. They were at a 

Chalky Inlet beach when they 

spotted a small, deep orange 

patch among the stones. 

They moved the surrounding 

rocks with their bare hands. 

“It was sheer luck that they saw 

it, it was a patch of rust and they 

knew that there was something 

underneath,” Willis said. 

The discovery followed Willis 

exploring a cave he happened 

to see the previous month while 

walking along the same beach, 

and finding the scrawlings of 

UNEARTHED: Dale 

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Mark Willis with 

the cannon they 

discovered on a 

beach in Chalky 

Inlet, near a cave 

with a drawing of 

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names underneath the drawing 

of an old ship. 

The cave and the cannon are 

only about 100m apart, pointing 

to the possibility the cannon is 

from the ship that is drawn on its 

wall. The drawing of the ship is 

not detailed enough, however, to 

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Willis said there are at least 

four names. They are hard to 

read, but one appears to say 

“Jamie Rasmussen.” Rock 

underneath had fallen off, and 

it appeared that originally there 

may have been more names. 

There is also a date, which may 

be a year. It says 18 then a line 

then a zero, which could signify 

1810, 1870 or 1890. 

Willis said the mariners could 

have perished in the area of the 

beach. It was also possible they 

were seen by local Māori or 

sealers. However, these potential 

rescuers would not be in the area 

very often due to its extreme 

remoteness. 

Willis and his fellow team 

members, which also included 

Taranaki farmers Terry 

and Heather Nelly who are 

Willowbank supporters, were 

at Chalky Bay to install and 

then retrieve birdsong and trail 

camera equipment used to try 

and find the South Island kōkako. 

The cannon find has followed a 

tradition for the team of making 

great discoveries while searching 

for something completely 

different. 

The Nellys sighted a kōkako 


shipwreck mystery 

about four years ago as the team 

searched the area for evidence of 

an obscure pig population. 

“Fiordland is just full of 

mysteries, there is so much going 

on there that no-one knows 

about,” Willis said. 

Willis said team members were 

now waiting for the Ministry of 

Culture and Heritage to get back 

to them about how to go about 

retrieving the cannon. It had 

been too heavy to lift into their 

helicopter when they found it. 

He said Willowbank hoped 

to obtain custodianship of the 

cannon and display it. 

UNCOVERED: Writings in the cave at Chalky Inlet, discovered while searching for the elusive 

South Island kōkako. 

PHOTOS: WILLOWBANK, DOC 

NEWS 5 

‘Legend’ status for Selwyn 

Netball Centre stalwart 

SELWYN NETBALL Centre 

stalwart Kathy Hely has been 

named an ANZ Local Legend, 

Local Legends was introduced 

for the first time this year to celebrate 

the thousands of unpaid 

volunteers. 

Hely was named a legend for 

her tireless support and 

thousands of hours of 

volunteer work in top 

administrative positions 

within the Selwyn 

Netball Centre and Tai 

Tapu club over the past 

32 years. 

“I was very humbled to 

even be nominated for an award 

like this. I don’t do things for 

rewards; my reward is seeing 

everybody enjoy themselves,” 

she said. 

She accepted a new premier 

court on behalf of the Selwyn 

Netball Centre, and $1000 for 

herself. 

Selwyn Netball Centre president 

Andrea James nominated 

Kathy because of her long standing 

commitment and efforts 

to keep netball thriving in the 

district. 

“She absolutely deserves it. It’s 

just wonderful that she’s getting 

this recognition. She’s an incredibly 

humble person so she’ll 

often be doing things behind the 

scenes that people have no idea 

about.” 


Kathy Hely 

Hely’s netball journey began 

when her daughters began playing 

for Tai Tapu. She had never 

played herself. When a Tai Tapu 

Club team needed a coach, she 

put her hand up. 

Hely has been a uniform coordinator, 

registration steward, 

vice president, and club 

president at the Selwyn 

Centre. 

“Out of 32 years there 

has only been one year I 

didn’t do anything. I decided 

I would stand down 

from the centre, and just 

come in and be there with 

my girls, but that only lasted 12 

months. I missed the friendship 

and the camaraderie.” 

When she fractured her back 

in an accident earlier this year, 

the hardest thing about recovery 

was that she couldn’t show up to 

Saturday games. 

“Six weeks after I’d done it, I 

got my husband to drive me so 

I could sit and watch the girls 

play. I really missed not going 

but I knew I wasn’t well enough. 

I enjoy my coaching, but I love 

watching netball. It’s a great 

sport to meet people and I’ve 

made some really great friends 

through the netball system.” 

Hely received a Netball New 

Zealand service award in 2016. 

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NEWS 7 

‘I was yelling at him – keep breathing’ 

• From page 1 

The friend told him Tony was 

driving a tractor and not feeling 

good, and asked him to go and 

check on him. The friend also 

phoned emergency services, however, 

was not able to give them 

the exact address. 

Oakley drove about 4km to 

his neighbour’s farm. He headed 

to a rear paddock after spotting 

a tractor there, and came 

upon Melissa, who was with her 

11-year-old son Leithan, undertaking 

CPR on her father in a 

dairy lane. He parked as close 

as he could and ran towards the 

scene, but only got within about 

20m before Melissa gave him 

the instruction to go and get the 

defibrillator. 

Oakley said as he drove away, 

he thought the defibrillator 

would either be at the town 

garage, school or fire station. He 

phoned his wife, Kate, to ask her 

to phone someone else to find 

out. About three minutes after 

leaving the farm, he was pulling 

up at the garage, GAS Hororata, 

when Kate phoned back to say it 

was there. 

Garage manager Margaret 

Cross threw him the key, he got 

the defibrillator and raced back 

to the farm. He arrived back at 

the scene to see one of the farm’s 

workers, Anthony Sayer, who is 

also a Hororata firefighter, having 

taken over CPR. 

Oakley and Melissa applied 

the defibrillator pads to Tony, 

and followed the machine’s audio 

instructions, delivering shocks. 

“It was two, maybe three goes 

before we got his heart to start 

again, he started to breathe,” 

Oakley said. 

“He’s a lucky man.” 

Five to six minutes after Oakley 

arrived at the scene with the defibrillator, 

the Hororata Volunteer 

Fire Brigade arrived. About 10 

minutes later, St John ambulance 

services arrived, followed by the 

rescue helicopter. 

Oakley urged people to find 

out where their local defibrillators 

were, or even download the 

AED Locations app which has 

this information. 

Tony is making a good 

recovery at home after being discharged 

from hospital on Friday. 

He and wife Jean also credit the 

defibrillator with saving his life. 

Tony said the last thing he 

remembered before waking up in 

hospital a few days after he collapsed 

on the farm, was talking 

to his wife Jean on the phone to 

tell her he did not feel well. He 

had phoned Jean after getting out 

of the tractor where he had just 

made the call to the friend who 

alerted Oakley. 

“It’s absolutely amazing that 

they have got these defibrillators 

around the community, I didn’t 

even know that they had one 

there actually,” Tony said. 

Jean said the call for help from 

her husband came to the landline, 

at their home in Greenpark. 

SURVIVOR: Tony Scarlett (right), and Michael 

Oakley, are grateful for the community 

defibrillator being located nearby at GAS 

Hororata. 

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It was fortunate she was right 

by the phone at that time, doing 

bookwork. She stayed on the 

line as she used her cellphone to 

call daughter Melissa, and then 

emergency services. 

“I was yelling at him: ‘Keep 

breathing, keep breathing’,” Jean 

said. 

She then heard the rescue scene 

unfolding as she stayed on the 

landline, including Melissa and 

Leithan dragging Tony to the 

dairy raceway and then Melissa 

giving her son instructions to 

hold up his granfather’s legs 

to keep the circulation going 

around his heart. 

Their son-in-law Deane Parker 

said he was proud of his wife 

Melissa and his two sons for 

the role they played. Leithan’s 

younger brother Eddy, 7, rode his 

bicycle to the cow shed to meet 

emergency services and tell them 

where to go. 

“It was quite the family affair,” 

Parker said. 

Jean thanked “divine providence” 

for people coincidentally 

being in the right place at the 

right time to take the crucial 

phone calls made that day. 

It was the second heart 

attack her husband had 

survived, the last one about 15 

years ago. 

“The cardiologist said to us: 

‘You have a 10 per cent of surviving 

a cardiac arrest outside of 

hospital.’ He said: ‘You have 

survived two cardiac arrests 

outside of hospital, there are no 

statistics’,” Jean said. 

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NEWS 9 

School reunion 

2021 


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group finds two further classmates 


ONE OF the former Lincoln 

High School students being 

sought by organisers of a class 

reunion has surfaced. 

Judy McLeay is living close by 

at Rolleston, but had got out of 

touch with her former classmates 

after an interesting life involving 

missionary work overseas. 

Judy was Judith Royds when 

attending the form three 1961 

academic class, 3A. She was 

among 10 of the class’s 35 

pupils that the reunion’s 

organisers, Lynette Harris of 

Springston and Helen Stevenson 

of Wellington, were having 

trouble locating. 

Judy said her sister Elizabeth 

Hewitt, also from Rolleston, saw 

last month’s Selwyn Times article 

about Lynette and Helen seeking 

their former classmates. 

“She rang me up and told me 

somebody was looking for me, 

I said: ‘Why, what have I done 

wrong?’ ” 

After her surprise and bemusement, 

she is now hoping to 

attend the reunion, which will be 

at the school on Labour Weekend 

in October. 

Judy attended Christchurch 

Teachers College after leaving 

high school. She taught at Rangiora, 

then was a youth worker 

and scripture teacher around the 

North Canterbury area. 

In 1974 she married Bruce. 

The couple went to Irian Jay in 

Indonesia, where they worked 

as missionaries, for the international 

mission, Regions Beyond 

Missionary Union. 

Judy said they were in an 

isolated and rugged area of 

the eastern highlands, only 

accessible by small Cessna 

aircraft. In some of the valleys, 

Bruce managed to make initial 

contact with members of the 

Kimyal Tribe. 

“He built, over a three-year 

period, an airstrip in a large 

valley called the Sela Valley. We 

had to return to New Zealand 

about the time the airstrip was 

completed because of my ill 

health, so we didn’t live there as 

we had planned. But he had the 

excitement of flying into the strip 

on the first flight,” Judy said. 

They returned to overseas missionary 

work in 1982, when they 

went to Papua New Guinea for 

about five years. 

They lived in the Sepik Province, 

at the end of a newly-built 

highway. 

“Our closest town was Wewak, 

a day’s trip away in our small 

Suzuki vehicle,” Judy said. 

For the last two years, they 

lived between Lumi and Wewak 

to enable Bruce to write teaching 

materials in pidgin English for 

their church. Their children, 

two daughters, also were able to 

attend school on the coast after 

having previously been educated 

through NZ Correspondence 

School. 

After their return to New 

Zealand, Judy was principal of 

Emmanuel Christian School in 

Bishopdale, a position she held 

for 16 years. After retiring, she 

moved to Rolleston in 2007, just 

4km from her former Weedons 

home where she lived while attending 

high school. 

REUNION: The search is 

still on for eight of these 

class 3A pupils from 1961 

– Tony Norman (back row, 

third from left), David 

Broughton (third row, 

second from left), Gary 

Watson (third row, fourth 

from left), Jennifer Daly 

(second row, third from 

left), Pamela Barker (second row, sixth 

from left), Susan Turner (second row, last 

on right), Christine Neill (front row, sixth 

from left) and Murray Munro (absent). 

Judith Royds (Judy McLeay) is circled and 

above right, 

Meanwhile, Lynette and Helen 

are pleased to have tracked down 

Judy, as well as one of the nine 

remaining former classmates 

who had been in touch with 

Lincoln High School. 

They had had leads on some 

of the remaining eight, but are 

still looking for them. They are 

Tony Norman, David Broughton, 

Gary Watson, Jennifer Daly, 

Pamela Barker, Susan Turner, 

Christine Neill and Murray 

Munro. These were the names of 

the former students when they 

were at the school. 

Anyone who may know how 

to get hold of them is asked to 

email lynetteharris@xtra.co.nz 

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NEWS 11 

Young actors add strength 

to Kirwee theatrical group 


KIRWEE PLAYERS is 

continuing to live up to its 

reputation for putting on a 

good show, says one of the 

theatrical group’s founding 

members. 

David Stott is production 

manager for the musical 

West Side Story, which 

opens at the Kirwee Community 

Hall on Friday. 

The Kirwee Players is 

believed to be the district’s 

oldest theatrical group. It 

was established in 1977. It 

has only missed one year of 

putting on a show, which 

was last year due to Covid 

restrictions. 

Stott said the secret to 

the organisation’s long 

success was having both 

a long-serving dedicated 

group behind it, with new 

talent coming on board all 

the time. 

Actors, production and 

backstage personnel came 

from the Kirwee area itself, 

as well as from the wider 

district and Christchurch. 

“Our reputation is there 

for putting on a good show, 

so we are still attracting 

people from town to come 

out and perform,” he said. 

TALENT: Brock Cottrell, 15, as Tony, and Lara 

Chiswell, 17, as Maria, are among a large cast 

preparing to take to the stage at Kirwee. 

“We have got some very 

good new talent coming 

through.” 

The last year had been 

one of “frustration and 

hiccups” due to Covid restrictions, 

however, it was 

good to see West Side Story 

taking shape as opening 

night approached. 

The musical had a large 

cast, with many young 

people in their 20s and 30s. 

Some had had their musical 

theatre talent nurtured 

at Kirwee Kids, a Kirwee 

Players children’s theatre 

group established about 

five years ago. 

West Side Story will stage 

at the Kirwee Community 

Hall, August 6 to 14. Tickets 

via kirweeplayers.org. 

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12 

NEWS 


Waitaha School takes People’s Choice 

ROLLESTON’S Waitaha School 

has taken out the People’s Choice 

Award at the 2021 Selwyn 

Awards, voted on by a record 

number of the district’s residents. 

The school was one of 104 

Selwyn businesses, groups and 

individuals recognised for their 

excellence at the Selwyn Awards 

gala dinner, Lincoln Event Centre, 

on Saturday night. 

A sold-out crowd of 450 

celebrated the success of the 

district at the largest ever Selwyn 

Awards. 

Comedian Ben Hurley compered 

the evening, and guests 

were entertained by a line-up 

including renowned soprano 

Amanda Atlas, award-winning 

entertainer Trevor Jones, eightpiece 

band Studio 54 featuring 

vocalist Courtenay Washington, 

and eye-catching acts from Epic 

Entertainment. 

In a first for the awards, gold, 

silver and bronze honours were 

presented along with overall 

award winners for each of the 10 

categories. A full list of for each 

category is available at www. 

selwyn.govt.nz/selwynawards. 

It was a new look awards, with 

a number of changes building 

on the experiences of previous 

years. These included an expanded 

range of categories, the 

ability for entrants to nominate 

themselves, and a points-based 

scoring system. 

This resulted in a record number 

of nominees and nearly 7000 

votes for the People’s Choice 

Award. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says it 

was great to see the community 

supporting local people working 

for the good of Selwyn. 

“These awards are a fantastic 

celebration of Selwyn, and the 

innovation, passion, excellence 

and diversity of our businesses 

here. It’s been great to see how 

people value the awards and have 

got behind them this year – it 

was a really fun night,” he said. 

“I’m very proud of all our 

winners and applicants – it 

just shows what a wealth of 

talent and creativity we have in 

Selwyn.” 

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People’s Choice – Waitaha 

School. The school is a specialist 

school with the strong belief 

that its role is to prepare young 

people for community and at 

the same time prepare the community 

for its young people. It 

uses its facilities, staff, and student 

knowledge to support the 

community by building equity 

through digital technologies and 

collaborations with local schools 

and businesses. There are no barriers 

at the school. 

Ats, Culture and Heritage 

– Te Taumutu Rūnanga. More 

SUCCESS: Waitaha School 

representatives with Mayor 

Sam Broughton, after 

receiving the People’s 

Choice Award at the Selwyn 

Awards gala dinner. 

(Left) – CentreStage 

Rolleston celebrate after 

winning the Community 

Volunteering category. 

than 67 generations of living on 

the shores of Te Waihora/Lake 

Ellesmere has generated a way 

of life and culture for Ngāi Te 

Ruahikihiki. The rūnanga enables 

opportunities to share their 

culture and experiences, and 

provides support by contributing 

to the naming of shared and 

significant places and areas in 

the wider community. 

Business Resilience – Global 

Bus Ventures (NZ) Ltd. Global 

Bus Ventures’120-strong team 

has recently been thrust into the 

spotlight of the International 

low and zero emission transport 

industry. They received worldwide 

recognition for their ability 

to perform under pressure, with 

minimal resources. This has had 

a significantly positive impact 

on the well-being of the local, 

regional, national and international 

economies. 

Community Volunteering – 

CentreStage Rolleston. The entire 

organisation is based on volunteers, 

right down to its executive 

committee. Thousands of hours 

are dedicated to bringing a story 

to life. Its volunteers cover a 

wide range of ages from primary 

school children through to those 

who are retired. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

– Joshua Foundation. The 

foundation is focused on helping 

vulnerable and under-privileged 

young people in the community. 

They focus on Māori and Pasifika 

youth, young people who 

have come to New Zealand as 

refugees or moved here as part of 

a work permit with family. Youth 

are supported to ensure they can 

retain their identity and culture 

within our society. By adapting 

this approach when language 

barriers and cultural issues arise 

the foundation demonstrates a 

‘they are us’ mind set. 

Environment and Sustainability 

– Global Bus Ventures 

(NZ) Ltd. GBV’s outstanding 

contribution and response to 

environmental issues has been 

accomplished through their 

successful introduction of New 

Zealand-built zero emission 

public transport options. The 

development and continued 

production of these vehicles 

supports the Selwyn district, 

and New Zealand’s endeavour to 

tackle greenhouse gas emissions. 

Its dedication to, and acknowledgement 

of, kaitiakitanga is at 

the forefront of its recent designs 

and builds. GBV’s goal is to 

move away from diesel fleets due 

to the detrimental impact these 

vehicles have on our environment. 

Sport Leadership – Selwyn 

Sports Trust. The trust was 

established in 2013 to promote 

and support participation in 

sport and recreation in Selwyn. 

The trust has grown steadily in a 

controlled and managed way to 

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NEWS 13 

Award 

Designers make WOW finals 

The trust provides all manner 

of programmes, activations, 

initiatives, services and 

activities to achieve its vision 

of ‘Inspiring Participation 

through Opportunity and 

Leadership in Selwyn’. The trust 

believes sport, physical activity, 

play and active recreation 

play a significant role in our 

community, contributing to the 

health and well-being of people 

in Selwyn. 

Startup Business – PLAY! 

Drama Workshops. Workshops 

is an organisation that runs 

after-school clubs and holiday 

workshops for children. 

Since its inception, PLAY! 

has enrolled more than 120 

students in Selwyn, teaching 

14 different weekly drama 

and musical theatre classes 

and individual lessons. The 

company’s values are to 

encourage growth and personal 

development in young people 

through playing, performance 

and fun. 

Tourism – Ballooning 

Canterbury. Ballooning 

Canterbury brings people 

to Selwyn to experience a 

sunrise balloon flight across 

the Canterbury Plains. It has 

become a must-do activity 

in the district and actively 

encourages people to stay 

locally for an extra day or two 

in case of weather cancellations. 

This has seen many of its 

passengers taking advantage of 

local B&Bs, motels, camping 

grounds, hotels and eateries. 

Young Achievers – Paige 

Sullivan. Paige has been 

involved in the community 

and voluntary sector for 

the past 10 years. She began 

volunteering with the Rotary 

Club of Lincoln at 11, where 

she is now a Rotarian. She has 

held numerous positions within 

the club including bulletin 

editor, and is about to step up to 

become its first environmental 

committee director. Paige 

is a Trustee of 298 Youth 

Health Centre and is also 

the youngest and only South 

Island board member of the 

Ministry of Youth Development 

Partnership Fund Board. 

Two Selwyn residents 

are realising their 

long-held dreams as 

they prepare to take 

to the stage of World 

of WearableArt. Susan 

Sandys reports 

VANESSA-AMY Greenwood 

feels like she has already won at 

this year’s World of WearableArt 

Awards. 

The 44-year-old is one of two 

Selwyn residents to have made 

the finals of the internationallyacclaimed 

show, which begins 

next month. 

She said ever since being 

introduced to the show in 2015, 

when she went along to see it 

with her sister and niece, she had 

dreamed of getting a garment on 

stage. 

“That’s been my biggest dream, I 

feel like I have won because I have 

got my goal,” Greenwood said. 

This is the first year she has 

made the finals after entering in 

the three consecutive years of 

2017, 2018 and 2019. 

“I was in an absolute state of 

shock,” she said of hearing about 

making the finals. 

Her enthusiasm for wearable 

art is matched by the enthusiasm 

she has for her job, which is as 

a contracted art facilitator at 

Rolleston Prison. 

“I absolutely love going there, 

so many of them want to do better 

and be better,” she said. 

Her charges had huge talent 

that she felt privileged to be able 

to nurture. 

She is herself no stranger to 

unrecognised talent, having 

failed art at school. 

As wearable arts ideas simmered 

within her in recent years, 

she learned to use an overlocker 

and how to work with various 

materials. Her first award in the 

field was for best hat at the Ellesmere 

A&P Show, about five years 

ago, which was a puppet made of 

faux fur. 

“That’s when I started realising 

you have to think away from the 

catwalk, into a bit more quirky 

and whacky,” Greenwood said. 

While her designs have not 

EXCITED: Brittany Glassey (left) and Vanessa-Amy Greenwood are first-time finalists. 

In previous years, Greenwood has showcased her designs at wearable art shows in 

Canterbury, including this creation called Stuck in Nimbus. 

until now made it into the 

WOW finals, she has had 

success at ArtWear Canterbury, 

bringing home supreme and 

other awards. 

Fellow Selwyn resident 

Brittany Glassey of Rolleston was 

just as excited to find out she had 

made the finals. 

“It was like a rush of excitement 

and relief,” Glassey said. 

It was the first time the 

24-year-old fashion designer had 

entered, after the planning for 

her entry started in 2012 following 

attending WOW for the first 

time that year. 

“I couldn’t wait to enter once I 

was old enough,” she said. 

However, her costume went 

into storage as she focussed on 

her tertiary studies in fashion 

design. It sat forgotten until 

lockdown loomed last year, when 

it was finally retrieved as Glassey 

searched for old projects to 

improve on. 

“I’m very happy to have 

completed it some years later, 

because it showed how much I 

had improved as a designer since, 

especially during a time when 

I was quite anxious about the 

world and if I was on the right 

career path to navigate through 

it,” said Glassey, who works in 

product design for Wild South 

Clothing in Christchurch. 

Her entry had been a labour 

of love, taking months upon 

months of work. 

“But I enjoyed the process 

from start to finish, except for 

when I thought it would be a 

good idea to glue on several 

thousand rhinestones by hand. 

However, I think it will be worth 

all the effort when the entry is 

finally under the stage lights in 

Wellington.” 

Finalists’ entries remain secret 

until they are revealed on the 

stage. 

Glassey said she could not say 

too much about the inspiration 

behind her’s, except that she had 

wanted it to personify the joyous 

and elegant nature of something 

that Kiwis know and love. 

She was grateful to be able 

to go to the upcoming show, 

considering international finalists 

did not have that option this 

year. 

An audience of more than 

60,000 is expected at WOW, to 

be held from September 30 to 

October 17 in Wellington. 

Business Mentors Information Session 

Thursday 12th August – 2pm. Rolleston Community Centre 

Selwyn District Council is pleased to host this free one hour session where you will hear from 

Ellen Pender, Canterbury Manager of Business Mentors – Inspiring Success. 

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SELWYN 

AWARDS 21 

Awards celebrate the best of Selwyn 

Waitaha School has taken out the People’s Choice honour at the 2021 Selwyn 

Awards, voted on by a record number of Selwyn residents. 

Waitaha School was one of 104 Selwyn businesses, groups and individuals 

recognised for their excellence at the Selwyn Awards Gala Dinner, held at the 

Lincoln Event Centre on Saturday evening [31 July]. 

A sold-out crowd of 450 celebrated the success of district at the largest 

ever Selwyn Awards. 

Comedian Ben Hurley compered the evening, and guests were entertained by 

a talented line-up including renowned soprano Amanda Atlas, award-winning 

entertainer Trevor Jones, eight-piece band Studio 54 featuring vocalist Courtenay 

Washington, and eye-catching acts from Epic Entertainment. 

The menu included a range of food and beverages sourced from Selwyn producers. 

In a first for the awards, gold, silver and bronze honours were presented along 

with overall award winners for each of the 10 categories. A full list of for each 

category is available at www.selwyn.govt.nz/selwynawards. 

It was a new look awards, with a number of changes building on the experiences 

of previous years. These included an expanded range of categories, the ability for 

entrants to nominate themselves, and a points-based scoring system. 

This resulted in a record number of nominees and votes for the People’s Choice 

Award. Nearly 7,000 votes were cast for the People’s Choice Award. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says it was great to see the community supporting local 

people working for the good of Selwyn. 

"These awards are a fantastic celebration of Selwyn, and the innovation, passion, 

excellence and diversity of our businesses here. It’s been great to see how people 

value the awards and have got behind them this year – it was a really fun night," 

he says. 

"I’m very proud of all our winners and applicants – it just shows what a wealth of 

talent and creativity we have in Selwyn." 

This year the awards were presented by Iport. The Council gratefully acknowledges 

all of our sponsors, without whom the awards would not be possible. 

Photo: Representatives of Waitaha School celebrate with Mayor Sam Broughton, 

after receiving the People’s Choice Award at the Selwyn Awards Gala Dinner. 

Overall category winners: 

People’s Choice: Waitaha School 

Arts, Culture and Heritage: Te Taumutu Rūnanga 

Business Resilience: Global Bus Ventures (NZ) Ltd 

Community Volunteering: CentreStage Rolleston 

Diversity and Inclusion: Joshua Foundation 

Environment and Sustainability: Global Bus Ventures (NZ) Ltd. 

Sport Leadership: Selwyn Sports Trust 

Startup Business: PLAY! Drama Workshops 

Tourism: Ballooning Canterbury 

Young Achievers: Paige Sullivan 

Update on our District Plan Review 

The Council is about to reach the next stage of the review of the 

current Selwyn District Plan, with the hearings of submissions 

and further submissions on the notified Proposed District Plan 

starting next week. 

We have identified 30 separate hearing topics, and hearings for each of 

these topics will occur between 9 August 2021 and June 2022. The hearings 

will all be held at the Selwyn Health Hub in Rolleston, opposite the Council 

offices. All hearings will be open to the public and livestreamed on Council’s 

YouTube channel. More information on the hearings can be found at 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/dprhearings. 

The Council has also made available online all further submissions it received 

on the Proposed District Plan. All submissions received (original and further 

submissions) can be found on the Council’s online database ‘Summit Up’ at 

www.selwyn.govt.nz/districtplanreview. 

New citizens welcomed at ceremony 

It was smiles all round as Selwyn welcomed 31 new Kiwis in its monthly citizenship 

ceremony, held in the Council chambers last week. 

Citizenship certificates were presented to people from across the globe including 

Jordan, Brazil, Chile and Korea amongst others. 

For the Rivera family it was a proud moment and the end of a long journey after 

Raymond Rivera arrived in New Zealand in 2013 from the Philippines and was joined 

by his family in 2015. 

The family of four including mum Rochelle and their two children, Celine and Cara, live 

in Rolleston. The whole family chose to read the oath, including Celine and Cara, which 

made their father proud. "I was very proud of my daughters, they read amazingly, 

it was a very special moment for all our family," he said. 

Symbolising the act of making lasting roots in their new country, each new citizen was 

given a native tree and encouraged to plant it in a special place to celebrate their new 

status and at the same time helping promote the grown of native plants in the district. 

If you are a resident in New Zealand and are thinking about becoming a citizen, visit the 

Immigration New Zealand website and start the process to make your home your country. 

On the Roads 

The following roads are closed due to flood repairs: Algidus Road 

closed from Homestead Road to SH73; Keens Road closed from 

Wrights Road; Hartleys Road closed from Whitecliffs Road to Pig 

Saddle Road; Mt White Road closed from SH73. 

Flooding repairs are also continuing on Harper Road, from Homestead Road; 

Riversleigh Road from SH77 to Whitecliffs Road; Gillander Road from Coaltrack Road 

to Selwyn River; Elmhurst Road from Waireka Road to McLaughlins Road; Cooks 

Road from Homebush Road to Creyke Road; Pig Saddle Road from Dalethorpe 

Road to Waianiwaniwa Road; Malvern Hills Road from SH77 to SH73; Kowai Road 

from Pococks Road; Frasers Road from SH1 to Hororata Dunsandel Road. Traffic 

management is in place on these roads. 

Small Business Workshop 

Join us for this free one hour session where you will hear from Ellen Pender, 

Canterbury Manager of Business Mentors – Inspiring Success. 

The focus of Business Mentors is to inspire success and enhance the wellbeing of 

SMEs, start-ups, NFP and Social Enterprise Entities using the skills and expertise 

of a team of mentors who gift their time to support Business Mentors clients. 

Startup Mentoring 

Thursday 12 August – 2pm. Rolleston Community Centre 

Use the QR code to register at Eventbrite. 

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 August 4 2021 Selwyn Times 15 

Notice 

TRADE WASTE AND 

WASTEWATER DRAINAGE 

BYLAWS CONSULTATION 

The Council is proposing 

some amendments to the 

current bylaws which manage 

discharges of all trade wastes and 

wastewater into the wastewater 

system. The main proposed 

changes are to simplify the way 

low-risk premises are charged for 

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 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee* 

Wednesday 4 August 10am 

Rolleston Council Offices 

Representation Review 

Subcommittee* 

Wednesday 11 August 11am 


Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 11 August 1pm 


Malvern Community Board 

Monday 23 August 4pm 

Darfield Library-Service Centre 

Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 25 August 1pm 

trade waste discharges; who can 

work on drains; and to simplify 

the system for ‘common drains’ 

(private drains with multiple 

connections). 

To see the proposed changes 

to the bylaws and to make a 

submission, visit www.selwyn. 

govt.nz/wastewater. 

Consultation closes at 5pm on 

Friday 3 September 2021. 


* Livestreamed on the Council 

website and YouTube channel 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 

Coalgate Township Committee 

Tuesday 24 August 7.30pm 

Glentunnel Hall 

Members of the public invited to 

attend and bring further feedback/ 

questions about the Road 

Dedication Project in Coalgate 

Doyleston Community Committee 

Wednesday 4 August 7.30pm 

Doyleston Hall, Osborne Park 

Dunsandel Community 

Committee 

Monday 16 August CANCELLED 

Kimberley Reserve & Hall 

Committee 

Tuesday 10 August 7.30pm 

Kimberley Hall 

Kirwee Community Committee 

Monday 16 August 7.30pm 

Kirwee Hall 

Kirwee Recreation Reserve 

Management Committee 


Pavilion, Kirwee Reserve 

Lakeside Memorial Hall 

Incorporated AGM 


Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, 

Pipeline for future Darfield Kirwee 

wastewater system under way 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

Rolleston Rugby Football Club 

has applied for the renewal of a 

club licence. Windwhistle Winter 

Sports Club Inc (Mt Olympus 

ski field and accommodation 

lodge) has applied for the renewal 

of a club licence. Objections 

to these applications are open 

until Friday 13 August. For more 

information visit selwyn.govt.nz/ 

alcoholnotices 

Harts Road 

All interested parties welcome. 

Enquiries to the Secretary, Rae 

McCloy, lakeside1917@gmail.com, 

027 224 7109 

Lincoln Community Committee 


Fitzgerald Room, Lincoln 

Event Centre 

Rolleston Community Centre 

Management Committee 

Thursday 26 August 7pm 


Rolleston Residents 

Assn Inc. AGM 



Sheffield-Waddington Community 

& Township Committee 

Thursday 19 August 7.30pm 

Sheffield Hall 

Southbridge Advisory Committee 


Southbridge Town Hall 

Springston Committees 


Errol Tweedy Pavilion, Springston 

Reserve 

West Melton District Residents 

Assn Inc. 


West Melton Community & 

Recreation Centre 

Construction will begin soon on a new wastewater pipeline connecting Darfield and Kirwee to the Pines 

Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

The pipeline is the first step in a new wastewater system for Darfield and Kirwee, which the Council 

approved following the 2021-2031 Long-Term Plan. Under the scheme, all new developments will be 

required to connect, while a new sewer main will also be built along the main street of Darfield to allow 

businesses to connect from 2023/24. 

In response to public feedback, the Council also agreed to review both the funding and timeline for 

existing homes to connect to the new scheme. 

The Council undertook a business case for the scheme, including consultation with Darfield and Kirwee 

residents in 2019, and in February 2020 it agreed to progress work on a scheme for Darfield and Kirwee. 

In December 2020 the Council was granted $10.66 million for the project from the Department of 

Internal Affairs as part of the post Covid-19 three waters infrastructure stimulus funding. 

The 26.5km-long pipeline will be constructed by Sicon from south of Darfield to the Pines Wastewater 

Treatment Plant on Burnham School Road, Rolleston. 

A pipeline from Kirwee will also be constructed, connecting to the main trunk at the junction of 

Courtenay Road and Miles Road. 

More details and maps of the pipeline route are available at selwyn.govt.nz/darfieldkirweewastewater 

Selwyn Events 

THURSDAY 

5 

AUGUST 

FRIDAY 

6 

AUGUST 

SATURDAY 

7 

AUGUST 

WEDNESDAY 

11 

AUGUST 

SATURDAY 

14 

AUGUST 

Art Club - Gratitude Trees 

Leeston Library, 3.30–4.30pm 

Mindfulness helps kids focus on 

what's happening now, and can 

be implemented in many different 

and fun ways. This week's is 

through creating gratitude trees! 

Free. Bookings recommended at 

selwynlibraries.co.nz. 

Children's Book and 

Board Games Club 

Leeston Library, 3.30–4.30pm 

Come along every Friday afternoon 

to share your latest reading 

adventures, play board games and 

enjoy some fun crafts. 

Artisan Bread Making 

with Laurie 


9am–1pm or 2–6pm 

Learn the secrets of top bakers with 

this hands-on workshop taught by an 

experienced French baker. Suitable 

for all skill levels. Learn the basic 

principles of bread making and make 

focaccia, ciabatta, tomato bread 

and a few specialty breads. Take 

home 6–10 breads each. Cost $45. 

Bookings essential, call Martine on 

(03) 347 2949. 

Discovery Time 

Darfield Library, 3.30–4.30pm 

Come along to our weekly sessions 

to discover new knowledge, and 

get creative through our hands-on 

play and activity-based learning. No 

booking required, just drop in. 

Dive in Movies – 

Sing! And Mamma Mia 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre 

5.30pm and 7.30pm 

Bring your friends and family along to 

watch a movie, from the pool. There 

will be free popcorn (and mocktails 

for the 7.30pm screening). Drop-in. 

Normal pool admission prices apply. 

Are you prepared for an 

emergency? 

Emergencies usually arrive unannounced – but there are simple 

steps anyone can take to be prepared for the unexpected. 

Lincoln residents are invited to a Civil Defence session 

designed to help you get ready and put plans in place so that 

you can you get through. 

Join the Council's Civil Defence team to find out how to 

develop family plans, how to put an emergency kit together 

and other steps you can take right now. 

Wednesday 18 August, 7-8.30pm 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Contact sue.jenkins@selwyn.govt.nz 

FREE 

UNTIL 

SUNDAY 

22 

AUGUST 

'Printer, Painter, Photograph 

Maker' Exhibition 

Down By The Liffey 

Gallery Lincoln 

Wed-Thur 11.30am–2.30pm 

Fri-Sun 10am–4pm 

An exhibition of stunning works 

from six different visual artists, 

showcasing different media 

and styles. 

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


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and online. With up to 70% off! including knits 

and winter coats. get in early for the best 

bargains, limited sizes available. 

spring has sprung in the Fashion World, 

which is always an exciting time as the 

new stock begins to roll in. new arrivals 

from a few of our favourite labels are 

already instore. 

Monari spring has arrived in store. this is a 

beautiful german label. all garments are of 

the highest quality and are something a little 

special, pictured are Coral Floral top and the holiday Vibes 

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in lilac. 

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summer drops as Kelly and nathan are opening their own 

shop in Christchurch CBD. however, we will still be stocking 

the honey Denim, Pretty Basics and alaska tee ranges. 

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16 

NEWS 

Trial for updated bus service starts 

BACKYARD CRITTERS 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology (insects and 

other invertebrates). Each week he introduces a new species found in 

his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims to raise public awareness of 

biodiversity, the variety of living things around us. Check out the full 

list of invertebrates found at www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyardbiodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincoln-section 

Short lifespan for minute fly 

GOOD THINGS come 

in small packages, and 

the cottony cushion scale 

parasitoid (Cryptochaetum 

iceryae) is no exception. 

At 2mm long, this minute 

fly is very effective at 

controlling cottony cushion 

scale (Icerya purchase, 

see Selwyn Times October 

21, 2020) populations, particularly 

in cooler, coastal 

conditions. 

This stout brownishblack 

fly has wide, transparent 

wings and short, fat 

antennae. 

The fly is thought to have 

SOUTHBRIDGE and 

surrounding residents need 

to continue supporting the 

updated Southbridge to 

Lincoln trial bus service 

so it continues into the 

future, says Environment 

Canterbury. 

Customer experience 

and marketing manager 

Thomas McNaughton said 

the challenge for the community 

would be to get behind 

the new service, which 

was launched last week. 

Strong support would ensure 

the service continued 

beyond the completion of 

the trial in June next year. 

“We need bus patronage 

to increase to an average of 

40 passengers total per day 

for the service to continue 

past then. The new service 

arrived from Australia 

and is found wherever its 

scale host occurs in New 

Zealand. 

Female parasitoids lay a 

MEARES WILLIAMS 

LAWYERS 

provides some new opportunities 

for travel, so we 

encourage people to explore 

their options,” McNaughton 

said. 

The first day of the 

updated trial bus service 

for Southbridge commuters 

started on Monday, 20 

customers travelled into 

Lincoln on the updated 

timetable. 

Over 10 Years 

in Selwyn 

single egg in nymphs and 

female scale insects. Adult 

female parasitoids live for 

about five days and can lay 

up to 50 eggs. 

The lifecycle from egg 

to adult in New Zealand 

varies in duration from six 

to 12 weeks in summer and 

winter respectively. 

The parasitoid has been 

deliberately introduced 

into California, Israel 

and South America for 

biocontrol of the scale. The 

parasitoid does not have it 

all its own way – it too is 

host to a parasitic wasp. 

Kieran Heenan 

kph@meareswilliams.co.nz 

Anita Molloy-Roberts 

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18 

LETTERS 


Darfield sewage 

system 

Prior to the Long Term Plan 

Selwyn District Council was 

advised by over 80 per cent of 

residents they did not want the 

mains sewage system in Darfield. 

In spite of the huge majority 

the district council announced 

they were going to do it anyway. 

It then announced a four-stage 

plan in one of those stating they 

were going to borrow $28 million, 

but would not account how 

they were going to repay it. 

Inquiries reveal that it will be 

down to general ratepayers, the 

district council just hasn’t said 

that. Yet, in two year’s time that 

$28 million will balloon to some 

eye-watering figure. 

Over the last 15 years the 

district council has had three 

reviews, at massive expense to 

ratepayers, each one recommending 

a sewage system, each 

time the council buried their 

heads. If they had done it when 

suggested at the very beginning, 

with the massive amount of 

developments in and around 

Darfield, it would have practically 

paid for itself by requesting 

developers pay into it. 

We are expected to pay for 

council mistakes and lack of 

vision. 

Time for a change, we need 

a mayor and council that will 

stand up for residents and be 

accountable. 

Open and honesty may cause 

discussion, but lack of it causes 

distrust and no confidence. – 

Grant Prescott 

District council chief executive 

David Ward responds: 

The district council has 

engaged with the local community 

over a proposed scheme 

for many years, and has heard 

a range of views both for and 

against. 

Our decision-making is informed 

by all of these conversations, 

but also takes account of 

the sustainability of the current 

system, potential environmental 

impacts, and providing for future 

growth opportunities. 

We have a one-time opportunity 

to access $10.6 million in 

Government funding not previously 

available, which would 

be lost to the project if not used 

now. And while it is true that the 

project may have been cheaper 

last year, the same argument 

would apply next year. 

Our decision means that all 

new developments in Darfield 

would connect to the scheme, 

as well as businesses along the 

Main St. We have acknowledged 

concerns raised during the latest 

consultation, and have agreed 

to further engage with the community 

over connection to the 

scheme, and the time frame for 

connection. We have also agreed 

to review how the project is 

funded. 

We accept that many residents 

have good septic tanks with 

resource consents and we are 

working with Environment 

Canterbury to allow households 

to keep using these for up to 15 

years. 

Darfield and Kirwee have a 

great future and part of making 

that happen is providing 

the infrastructure they need to 

flourish. 

We want to hear your views 

on the issues affecting life 

in the Selwyn district 

Send emails to: 

barry@starmedia.kiwi 

Letters may be edited or rejected at 

Star Media’s discretion. Letters should be about 

200 words. 

A name, postal address and phone number 

should be provided. 

Please use your real name, not a nickname, 

alias, pen name or abbreviation. 

Rolleston flyover 

I am in total agreement with 

the Rolleston overbridge, as 

anything that makes State 

Highway 1 flow better is good for 

road safety. 

I come from Lincoln and find 

the overbridge and underpass 

work great. 

If you have good business 

and good service, customers 

make the effort. – Lindsay 

Williamson 

I feel that not having a right 

turn from Rolleston onto State 

Highway 1 would, for the 

following reasons, create major 

problems. 

Currently Jones Rd is quite 

narrow and would not be able to 

cope with the increased volume 

of traffic. 

The proposed quarry on 

Jones Rd intends to have trucks 

using the road every one to two 

minutes – more congestion. 

In Rolleston currently there 

are about 6000 residential 

sections being developed or 

awaiting building consent, with a 

further 6000 sections earmarked 

for possible development in the 

future. This could mean between 

6000 and 12,000 more cars on 

the roads. 

Given that many of those cars 

will be travelling to Christchurch 

on a daily basis, a quick exit 

out of Rolleston and onto State 

Highway 1 would seem to be 

essential. 

It would also mean that 

anyone driving north on Jones 

Rd would have an easier drive. – 

Peter Daniels 

SElwyn Youth 

be the change 

Be involved in your local community 

The Selwyn Youth Council create opportunities for young people in 

Selwyn to share their views on what is important in their lives. They 

assist the Selwyn District Council to find ways that young people can 

actively participate in their communities and promote projects to get 

involved in. These projects include community events, volunteering, 

welcoming newcomers, employment and civics. 

Stay in the loop. Follow us on: 

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Category Award Winners 

Arts, Culture and Heritage 

Te Taumutu Rūnanga 

People’s Choice 

Waitaha School 

AWARDS 21 

Business and 

Community Excellence 

Shines at 2021 

Selwyn Awards 

Congratulations to all 

Selwyn Awards winners! 

After postponing last year’s Selwyn Awards 

due to Covid lockdowns, we 

were delighted by the number of applications 

received this year from businesses, 

individuals and community groups sharing 

their outstanding work 

and contribution in Selwyn. 

Thank you to all who participated and 

who work incredibly hard to make 

Selwyn a great place to live and work. 

TO VIEW MORE ABOUT EACH OF 

THE WINNERS VISIT 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/SELWYNAWARDS 

Business Resilience 

Global Bus Ventures (NZ) Ltd 

Community Volunteering 

CentreStage Rolleston 


Joshua Foundation 

Sport Leadership 

Selwyn Sports Trust 

Startup Business 

PLAY! Drama Workshops 

Tourism 

Ballooning Canterbury 

Environment and Sustainability 


Young Achievers 

Paige Sullivan


Gold Award Winners 


Te Taumutu Rūnanga 


Brenna Sincock Hearing 

Busy Bumbles 



Agnes Guda 

Bellyful Selwyn 

Canterbury Trust 


Ellesmere Business 

and Promotions 

Leeston Ambulance 

Station Volunteers 

Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway 


Birthright Canterbury Trust 


Busy Bumbles 

Joshua Foundation 

Selwyn Timebank 

Waitaha School 

Environment 

and Sustainability 

Agriculture Incorporated 


Bus Ventures (NZ) Ltd 

Ellesmere Sustainable Global 


Andrea James 

Selwyn Sports Trust 


PLAY! Drama Workshops 

Tourism 

Ballooning Canterbury 

Melton Estate 


Paige Sullivan 

Thank you to our 

sponsors 

Without your support the Selwyn 

Awards would not be possible. 

PRESENTED BY 

Silver Award Winners 



Malvern Community 

Arts Council 

Rekindle 

Selwyn Creative Network Trust 

Selwyn Practicing Artists 

The Hororata Community Trust 


McLenaghan Contracting 

Limited 



Carol Gurney 

Chris Allan 

David Bennett 

Donald Brown 

Grant Clausen 

Lincoln and Districts 

Community Care Association 

Pauline Lay 

Rolleston Men’s Shed 

Rolleston Toy Library 

Selwyn Carseat Champions 


Glenlothian Farm 

Environment 


Coleridge Rural 

Recycling Scheme 

Intelligro 

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Lincoln 

ReCycle ReCreate 

Sue Jarvis 

The Fantail Trust 


Affinity Gymnastics Academy 

Selwyn Basketball Club - 

Selwyn Hawks 

TM Dance World 

Toby Doyle 


Affinity Gymnastics Academy 

Darfield Village Meats 

Lani Law Limited 

Lava Scooters 

Magnitude Sports Ltd 

Selwyn Connection Magazine 

Selwyn Wine & Beer Festival 

Tourism 

Alpine Jet Thrills Ltd 

Canterbury Astronomical 

Society 

Casa Rossa Garden 

Forest Lodge 

Quickenberry Guesthouse 

Season Tours & Travels 

NZ Limited 


Connor Buckley 

Erana Riddell 

Ethan Richards-White 

Bronze Award Winners 


Selwyn Community Choir 


Quickenberry Guesthouse 

Ray White Town & Lifestyle 

Tai Tapu Hotel Limited 

Ti-ranga Aotearoa Group 


Amy Baynes 

Chris O’Brien 

Pilgrim Bandits New Zealand 

Charitable Trust 

Rayhan Satriawan 

Rupert Tipples 

Selwyn Parenting Network 

Sue Jarvis 

The Regimental History Centre 

Environment 


McCarthy Contracting Ltd 


Broadfield Touch Rugby Club 

Ellesmere Combined 

Netball Club 


FiresNThings Ltd 

Old Fashion Egg Co 

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LAYBY WELCOME 

SELWYN SWIM Club is now 

focused on the New Zealand 

short course championships 

this month after a successful 

South Island carnival. 

Seven swimmers have qualified 

for the nationals in Auckland, 

each recording personal 

bests in their respective events 

in the short course championships 

at Blenheim. 

The team swam exceptionally 

well with Holly Smith 

qualifying for the 400m 

freestyle and her brother Ben 

qualifying in the 400m individual 

medley. 

Both achieved the goals they 

set out to make at the start 

of the year and now have the 

opportunity to join teammates 

Ieuan Edwards, Charlise 

Miller, Ella Benn, Chloe Newbigging 

and Georgina Christie 

at the nationals. 

Benn won gold medals in 

the para multi-class 100m 

freestyle, 100m backstroke, 

100m breaststroke, 100m 

individual medley, 50m backstroke 

and the 50m freestyle; 

Newbigging won gold in the 

200m backstroke, and silver in 

the 100m backstroke and 50m 

backstroke; and Christie won 

bronze medal in the 200m 

butterfly. 

Selwyn had 13 swimmers at 

SUCCESS: Selwyn Swim Club members at the Blenheim carnival. 

Blenheim, many experiencing 

the South island level for the 

first time, said club spokeswoman 

Rachel Close. 

“They brought their race 

focus after working hard for 

the last few months. The team 

swam exceptionally well,” she 

said. 

“This meet was incredibly 

successful for our team, and 

we are grateful for the support 

from our volunteers, and 

families.” 

Said Close: “When getting 

ready for racing, we ensure 

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Overend, Katy Newbigging, 

Emma Ogilvie, Kimberley 

Harris, Hannah Boyce and 

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O’Reilly takes coveted race 

SPORT 25 

• By Joshua Smith 

SARAH O’REILLY has been 

on fire in the last month and 

she continued her run of form 

at Addington Raceway on 

Thursday. 

The talented reinswoman 

recorded a double at the final 

southern meeting of the season, 

including the coveted Darren De 

Filippi Memorial Handicap Trot 

behind Fighting Fire. 

The erratic trotter was fractious 

at the start but once underway 

he was strong in his gait and 

O’Reilly pressed forward with 

the Paul Kerr-trained gelding 

until they found the lead down 

the back straight. 

They maintained their advantage 

throughout and scored 

a one length victory over Boyz 

Invasion, with Luminosity a neck 

away in third. 

“He was playing up at the start, 

so I was a wee bit worried, but 

once he was moving forward he 

went into stride and was perfect 

from there on,” O’Reilly said. 

Fresh off her victory in the New 

Zealand Junior Drivers Championships, 

O’Reilly was delighted 

to take out the Darren De Filippi 

Memorial, a cherished race in the 

junior driver fraternity. 

“It’s pretty special because 

everybody wants to win this race 

as a junior,” O’Reilly said. “They 

had a great field tonight and it 

was great to see all the other 

juniors out there all having a go 

for it. 

“It is something that I will 

always treasure.” 

De Filippi, the son of trainers 

Colin and Julie, was tragically 

killed in a car accident while on 

his way home from the Orari 

races in 1995, leaving the harness 

racing community reeling at 

the loss of such a talented young 

horseman. 

Later on Thursday’s card, 

O’Reilly secured a double for 

the meeting when reining 

home Sugar Me to back-to-back 

victories in the Unsung Heroes 

Mobile Pace. 

“I didn’t want to be stuck on 

the fence like last week because 

that run probably wouldn’t happen 

twice in a row, so I came out 

SUCCESS: 

Sarah O’Reilly 

after winning 

the Darren 

De Filippi 

Memorial 

Handicap 

Trot. She 

is flanked 

by Colin 

and Julie 

De Filippi 

PHOTO: 

HARNESS 

RACING NZ 

to see what he has really got,” 

O’Reilly said. 

“I thought he was getting a bit 

tired, but I just tapped him up 

and he found another two gears 

up the straight. I thought it was a 

tough win.” 

Her double on Thursday night 

brought O’Reilly’s season tally 

to 57 wins, just two shy of junior 

premiership winner John Morrison. 

O’Reilly has been proud of her 

efforts this term, particularly 

with her strike-rate, having 

had 300 fewer drives than 

Morrison. 

“I was 15 wins or so behind 

him at one stage, so it has been 

a great effort to get as close as I 

have,” O’Reilly said. 

– Harness News Desk 

TEAM PRIDE: Darfield Fierce members (from left) Scarlett 

Whiteside, Sophia Williams, Brylee Holland, Taylah 

Weaver, Riley Slaven, Stella Sanders, Emma O’Connor. 

Netballers receive jackets 

DARFIELD FIERCE netball 

team members are looking and 

feeling fiercer than ever in their 

new track jackets. 

The team received 30 new 

track jackets to replace the 

hoodies used by the club for the 

past seven years, thanks to an 

ANZ netball grant. 

Coach Rebecca Cornish applied 

for the grant to give the 

Darfield Netball Club year 7 

and 8 team’s players a boost of 

confidence and pride. 

“The jackets will inspire the 

girls to stay with the club and 

feel a part of the team. As a 

country club, we’re lacking in 

the year 9 to 10 players, so we 

want to encourage our juniors to 

stay,” Cornish said. 

The new gear is expected to 

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load, particularly following 

Covid-19 which benched netball 

last year. 

“Last year netball was on the 

downwards, with lots of girls 

going for soccer and rugby. Our 

club has been great at making 

changes to fit the girls’ schedules 

around different sports and we 

hope these jackets make the 

teams feel quite special.” 

She said the club’s players 

were obsessed with watching the 

ANZ Premiership games. 

“The jackets have that emblem 

of the bank that represents 

serious players, so it’s a really 

cool thing for the girls to be a 

part of that.” 

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• By Chris Barclay 

SOUTHBRIDGE copped some 

flak for running Dan Carter in 

last year’s Coleman Shield final, 

so claiming a third straight 

Ellesmere division 1 rugby title 

with a makeshift first five-eighth 

proved particularly satisfying. 

All Blacks and Crusaders 

legend Carter made a couple 

of late season cameos in 2020, 

including the decider – a narrow 

win over Waihora – and 

12 months on the difference in 

the champion’s play-making 

role could not have been starker 

before Southbridge celebrated a 

28-24 triumph on Saturday. 

Regular pivot Shannon 

Donald was sidelined at Lincoln 

Domain after picking up an injury 

late in the semi-final victory 

over Springston, leaving midfield 

back Jack Dawson to start at No 

10. 

“It was good to win it on our 

own merit. We got a fair bit of 

stick last year but who wouldn’t 

play Dan if you had him in your 

squad and he was available?” 

asked team manager Wayne 

Palmer. 

“Jack got thrown into first five 

and he hadn’t kicked all year. 

He’s only a young fella, 19.” 

Regular fullback Cam Sheat 

and loose forward Adam Stone 

were also unavailable though 

injury 

Southbridge’s five tries were 

all unconverted but Dawson 


did slot a penalty to help keep 

Prebbleton at bay. 

The competition benchmark 

built a 15-0 lead after 30min, a gap 

Prebbleton were unable to bridge 

as Southbridge finished the season 

with just one defeat – to Ashburton’s 

Southern in the combined 

Luisetti Seeds Cup final. 

While Southbridge are accustomed 

to dealing with the 

pressures associated with a final, 

Prebbleton coach Dave Kettles 

admitted his side were anxious as 

they experienced the club’s first 

division 1 showdown since the 

club won their latest title in 1974. 

“They got three really nice 

tries pretty quickly. I underestimated 

how nervous the boys 

were, they felt a bit of pressure 

but once they settled into their 

groove they came back pretty 

strong,” he said. 

Prebbleton narrowed the gap 

to four points with four minutes 

remaining when Southbridge 

were reduced to 14 following a 

yellow card, but the holders then 

monopolised possession to close 

out the contest. 

The underdogs had three 

potential tries disallowed in the 

second half, though Kettles was 

philosophical. 

“The right team won, they 

were the better team on the day 

and they deserved their victory,” 

he said. 

Kettles said Leni Taufateau 

running water in the final helped 

put a disappointing end to the 

season into perspective. 

The talented back suffered 

head injuries after being 

knocked unconscious by a 

Mongrel Mob member in the 

Christchurch CBD on January 

31 and has gradually made a 

recovery. 

“He’s not far from getting 

cleared. I’d say he’ll be back on 

the field next year,” said Kettles. 

“At the end of the day rugby’s 

just a game, it’s the people who 

are the important part of it.” 

•More photos, page 28 

SPORT 27 

Southbridge secures shield with close win 

TRIPLE TREAT: Southbridge celebrate after winning Ellesmere division 1 rugby’s coveted 

Coleman Shield for a third successive season. (Right) – Leni Taufateau’s progressive 

recovery from head injuries suffered when he was assaulted by a Mongrel Mob member 

in January put Prebbleton’s setback into perspective. 

PHOTOS: KAREN CASEY 

Wednesday August 4 2021 Selwyn Times


28 

SPORT 


POWER PLAY: Southbridge lock 

Isileli Fine strives to break through 

Prebbleton’s defensive line. 

DEFENCE: Southbridge wing Boston Horn tackles 

Prebbleton first five-eighth Ted Coleman as the 

line beckons. 

TRY TIME: Wing Will Carter scores one of Southbridge’s 

five tries in their Coleman Shield final victory over 

Prebbleton. 

STEP UP: Jack Dawson replaced 

injured Southbridge first five-eighth 

Shannon Donald in the Coleman 

Shield decider. 

COMEBACK: Edward Sunia scores for Prebbleton after 

Southbridge built a 15-0 lead. 

MILESTONE: Prebbleton veteran Steve Lees-Goodwin 

battles to make forward progress in his 150th division 

1 match. PHOTOS: KAREN CASEY


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Understanding and Managing 

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over the last 18 years. This 

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Grant Seekers Workshop 

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by 5pm each Wednesday 

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Children under 8 must be 

accompanied by a parent. Free, 

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Glentunnel Community Centre 

Fraud Awareness Workshop 

Thursday 6-8pm 

Sidekick Selwyn Accountants 

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surrounding yourself with a 

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Art Club – Gratitude Trees 

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Mindfulness helps kids focus 

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Wednesday 11th August 

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Terrace Station Open Garden 

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Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft 

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country at around 498 litres per person 

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Plastic dog tags are set to become a 

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The district council (SDC) is joining 

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SDC says the One Tag initiative aims to 

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There are over 15,000 registered dogs 

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coming into the district each month. The 

One Tag will support dog owners and 

the environment, SDC Group Manager 

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months. Registration falls due on 

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unregistered dogs may be charged 

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FOOD 

Easy to prepare mains 

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Chicken 

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Sweet chilli chicken 

drumsticks 

Serves 4 

Applications are open for a $4 million 

fund from the Ministry for Primary 

Industries (MPI) to help flood-affected 

farmers and growers in Canterbury. 

Widespread flooding triggered by a one 

in 200-year flood rainfall event in late May 

2021 caused significant damage. 

The financial support will help floodaffected 

farmers and growers get back on 

their feet as quickly as possible. MPI has 

been working with Federated Farmers, 

DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, 

Deer Industry New Zealand, and councils, 

to determine how this funding can have 

the greatest impact. 

Grants will assist farmers to clear 

flood debris from their paddocks, such 

as shingle, boulders, trees, and silt. 

Applications can be made retrospectively 

for clean-up work already undertaken. 

The size and distribution of grants will be 

determined once all the applications have 

been received. 

Applications will be assessed by an 

independent panel, made up of people 

that sector groups have helped to select. 

The panel’s members will confirm that 

grants meet the eligibility criteria and that 

the allocation process is fair, consistent, 

and transparent. MPI will contribute up to 

half of the clean-up cost for uninsurable 

works. 

Applications for the fund close on 30 

July 2021. An application form, helpful 

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are all available from MPI. For more 

information or require assistance to 

complete their application will be able to 

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Ingredients 

8 chicken drumsticks 

2 tbsp citrus juice 

4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 

2 garlic cloves 

Fresh ginger, sliced 

1 lemongrass, crushed 

Directions 

Put the drumsticks in a 

baking dish, allow 2-3 per 

person. Glug over them 

sweet chilli sauce, soy or 

oyster sauce, citrus juice, 

a bit of oil and any or all 

of the following that you 

happen to have on hand – 

crushed garlic cloves, sliced 

fresh ginger, crushed lemon 

grass, fresh chillies (if you 

like it hot) slices of whatever 

citrus you have juiced. 

Place the chicken in the 

oven and braise until the 

drums are cooked. 

Meanwhile, make a salad. 

Mix any greens with fresh 

herbs such as mint and 

basil, fresh tomatoes and 

cucumber. Try to use a 

crunchy lettuce. 

Serve it all in bowls on 

the table or plate it. 

Butterflied Lamb 

Serves 4 

Ingredients 

1 butterflied boneless leg 

of lamb 

2 tsp fresh rosemary 

1 tsp dried oregano 

1 lemon 

1 tsp lemon juice 

¼ cup oil 

2 garlic cloves 

Salt and freshly ground 

pepper 

Directions 

Place the lamb in a shallow 

dish and sprinkle over 

rosemary, dried oregano, 

lemon rind(grated), juice, 

garlic and oil. Season with 

pepper. 

Refrigerate overnight if 

possible. Remove the lamb 

from the fridge at least 1 

hour prior to cooking. 

Lift lamb from the marinade, 

season with salt and 

cook on a hot barbecue for 

15min each side or longer if 

you like. 

Rest for 10min prior to 

serving. 

Salmon and spinach 

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Serves 2 

Ingredients 

1 tbsp orange, finely 

grated rind 

3cm fresh ginger, peeled 

and julienned 

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

3 tbsp orange juice 

4 cups baby spinach, 

washed and drained 

1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 

2 salmon fillets, about 

150g each, 

Freshly ground black pepper 

Directions 

Cut two pieces of baking 

paper to about 30cm x 

30cm. 

Place two cups of baby 

spinach in centre of each 

piece. Top with orange 

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juice, mustard and pepper. 

Drizzle with a little oil. 

Bring long sides of paper 

together and fold over a 

couple of times to make a 

neat seam. Tuck ends under 

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about 5min or bake in a 

200 deg C oven for about 

15min. 

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Formidable task choosing magnolias 

LATE WINTER is the season 

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August seems to force these 

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of the large, tulip-like blooms 

perching on bare branches can 

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the nursery to buy something 

similar. 

There are dozens of magnolia 

varieties, and making a choice 

can be a formidable task. 

The names are confusing 

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nomenclature and just go 

for the flower you like most 

(remembering, of course, to 

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label). 

Most grow into small trees but, 

if space is tight, look for one of 

the shrub-sized star magnolias. 

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cool climates with rich, moistureholding 

soil, keeping them 

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summers can be a challenge. It’s 

important to take the opportunity 

to improve the soil as much 

as possible before planting. 

Choose a spot that gets at least 

half a day’s sun and is protected 

from strong winds. 

Start by clearing grass or 

ground-covering plants from 

an area about 1m across, then 

dig plenty of manure or good 

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being dry, it can also be helpful to 

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into the planting area. Create 

a planting hole that’s about 

twice the size of the pot and 

approximately the same depth. 

Take the plant out of the pot 

with care (magnolias hate root 

disturbance) and sit it into the 

planting hole. Backfill, then water 

well to settle everything into 

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Lastly, spread a layer of organic 

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2 

Accelerating success. 

2 

[Edition datE] 

The value of 

an open home 

When selling a property, open homes are 

likely to be part of the promotional mix 

but how effective are these? 

“Open homes provide an opportunity 

for multiple people to view a property 

at the same time. This is convenient 

for vendors and also benefits buyers by 

allowing them to pre-plan which homes 

they wish to view,” says Sarah Booth, coowner 

of Ray White Rolleston. 

Sarah says buyers feel more relaxed and 

at ease when looking at homes in this 

manner as it is a more informal viewing 

platform. It also gives buyers a chance to 

gauge other interest in a property. 

When a number of open homes are 

held on the same day, buyers have the 

opportunity to see a number of properties 

within one afternoon. They can compare 

properties gaining an insight into what 

will suit their needs. People may also 

look at a property they might have ruled 

out during an on-line search because it is 

available to view. On actually seeing the 

home, they may find it more appealing 

than first thought perhaps because it has 

higher quality features. 

Open homes also allow buyers to view 

properties just outside their price bracket 

and this might lead to them extending 

their budget to secure what they see as a 

desirable property. 

People who are considering selling may 

visit open homes to meet real estate agents, 

make comparisons with other houses on 

the market, and to gauge asking prices. 

For a seller, an open home channels 

potential buyers through at a prearranged 

time, which is convenient to them and has 

been advertised online and in print media. 

Weekends are the most popular 

times for open homes, whilst viewing 

by appointment can be at any time 

convenient to the vendor and prospective 

purchaser. 

The time frame for an open home may 

vary with many real estate agents now 

limiting these to half an hour. Sarah says 

this is plenty of time for viewers to have an 

initial look then, if a buyer is particularly 

interested, a private viewing can be 

arranged. 

A good agent will follow up with 

everyone who has attended the open home 

to get quality feedback for the vendor 

and to ascertain whether there is further 

interest in the property. 

When selling a property it should be 

presented to its best especially when 

an open home is to be held. Sarah 

recommends: 

• de-cluttering and tidying up, clearing 

surfaces such as kitchen benches with 

pots, pans, plates and cutlery put away, 

• hanging fresh clean and bright towels in 

the bathroom and ensuring the vanity, 

shower and toilet are all clean, 

• turning on the lights, 

• turning on the heating if the weather is 

cold, 

• clearing away pet bowls, 

• giving the home a thorough clean inside 

and mowing the lawns, 

• putting away valuables, and 

• having nice smells in the house like fresh 

flowers and candles. 

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Representing an easy-care investment or city pad within the ever-desirable four avenues is this one-bedroom 

townhouse that enjoys lovely sun to outdoor patio in the afternoon/evening. This property will naturally be 

appreciated by investors seeking a proven performer for their portfolio, or buyers seeking a town base. 

Constructed by Williams Corporation and covering 50sqm, this freehold townhouse is arranged across two 

levels, with the immensely practical open plan living layout occupying the ground floor and streaming outdoors 

to a private courtyard. 

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prospective purchasers should enquire quickly. Contact Mike today for more information. 

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Situated in a desirable investment-focused pocket of the city near Canterbury University and Riccarton’s 

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2 

[Edition datE] 

Buying a lifestyle block 

3 

City life getting you down? Dreaming of 

living in the country, where you ‘commute’ 

from the breakfast table to a barn or your 

home office? It might look like an easy life 

but buying a lifestyle property can be a 

complex business. 

While living in the country has much 

to recommend it, you need to do more 

preparation for buying a place there than 

buying a pair of gumboots and comparing 

the merits of ride-on mowers. 

We recommend comprehensive due 

diligence when buying any kind of property, 

but rural ones come with a whole extra set 

of things to think about compared to buying 

a straightforward stand-alone home in 

town”. 

While it’s tempting to focus on the dream 

wish list for your bucolic bolt-hole, but you 

should also compile a list of issues to be 

aware of (and people who can help you learn 

about them). 

“If the property you like is being sold by 

a licensed real estate agent, remember that 

you can ask them anything you like about it”. 

“Rural real estate agents have special 

skills in this area and they’ll be able to help 

you figure out what information you need 

to make a well-informed decision. It’s also 

a good idea to get your lawyer onboard 

early to check titles, consents and other 

information that you gather in the process.” 

It might feel like you’re getting away from 

it all when moving out of town, but rural 

developments can be subject to rules that 

restrict what you can do. REA recommends 

getting your lawyer to check if there are any 

covenants on the property that might have 

an impact on a future business you may 

run there, or any planned building projects. 

You don’t want to invest in an alpaca herd 

for your new dream property only to find 

that it’s not allowed to carry any livestock. 

Similarly, it would be tough to discover that 

your subdivision plans are not permitted by 

council rules. 

Be aware that there may be tax 

implications if you’re planning to use the 

property as a business. 

“In general, if it is currently being used for 

a business that is tax-registered – whether 

that’s selling organic eggs, grazing stock 

or running a B&B – then the seller will 

probably add GST to the price. This means 

you’ll pay an extra 15 per cent, unless you 

are also registered for GST. Ask your lawyer 

or accountant to check if the house or any 

other buildings on the property are GSTexempt. 

They will also be able to advise you 

on whether you need to be GST-registered.” 

A good place to start when trying to 

figure out what tax obligations might 

attach to your purchase of the property 

is Inland Revenue’s property tax decision 

tree (available at http://www.ird.govt. 

nz/property/property-terms-and-tools/ 

property-decision-tree/), but keep in mind 

that it is always best to seek professional 

advice before you make a decision. 

Rural properties (like all properties) can 

also have easements on the title that relate to 

access, water or power. You should ask your 

lawyer to check the title and work out what 

the easements are, and how they will have an 

impact on your rights and responsibilities as 

an owner. 

“For example, if the title allows a 

neighbour access to a piece of their land 

through your property, do you have any 

right to limit the type and frequency of that 

access if you buy it?” 

Be aware too that there may be ‘unofficial’ 

easements operating; the incumbent 

owners may have an informal arrangement 

with their neighbours, but this may not 

remain when the property passes into new 

ownership. 

Things that we take for granted when 

living in urban environments, like water, 

sewage and access, can require more 

involvement in rural areas. Check the water 

sources for the property – if it has its own 

bore, are there limits on the amount of 

water you can draw from it? What is the 

process for ensuring it is safe to drink? What 

happens to wastewater and sewage? Are you 

prepared for life with a septic tank? Will the 

current owner ensure the tank is empty as a 

condition of sale? 

When it comes to access, will you 

share a private road or right of way with 

other properties? What will be your 

responsibilities and potential costs for 

maintaining it? Don’t forget that your 

neighbours may be involved in unglamorous 

activities at ungodly hours – check the 

zoning rules for nearby properties if you’re 

worried about noise, smells or traffic. You 

might think it’s lovely to have stock grazing 

out the window, but are you ready for a 

milk tanker driving past every morning? Be 

aware that the LIM will not always alert you 

to any pending or current NZTA decisions 

regarding local highway linkages that often 

divert traffic away from urban centres in 

favour of immediate rural areas on the town 

boundary. Check with NZTA if you think 

your property could be affected by road 

changes. 

Like all property purchases, buying a place 

in the country requires careful, objective 

consideration. 

“There are lots of great things about 

living on the land, but it’s best to be realistic 

about it. You don’t want to be like the 

former townie I met a few weeks ago, who 

mournfully told me that their lifestyle 

block had become “a life sentence”. Do your 

homework and you’re far more likely to live 

happily ever after in rural bliss.” 

For independent advice on buying or 

selling property, check out settled.govt.nz. 

Dunsandel 174 Karanga Road 

Deadline Sale 

Selwyn, 

Proud to 

be here 

Looking to buy, sell, invest or 

have your property managed? 

Give us a call at Property Brokers 

Selwyn, or pop in to talk to one 

of the team today! 

Large lifestyle opportunity 

This 10 hectare property is an ideal lifestyle block for those seeking 

both a home and income opportunities. Conveniently located, recently 

renovated and efficiently landscaped, so many boxes are ticked for 

those either seeking country living or looking to down-size from larger 

farm operations. The well- proportioned, three bedroom home has 

been modernised to a comfortable and tasteful standard. Open plan 

kitchen and living with an efficient log burner creates a warm and 

inviting space. The bedrooms are light and bright hosting inbuilt 

wardrobes and the spacious tiled bathroom is an added bonus. Ranch 

sliders lead out on to generous deck with views overlooking the 

livestock paddocks. 

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

3 1 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 19th 

August, 2021 at 12.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 

View Sun 8 Aug 12.00 - 12.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/DFL93722 

Gemma Guild 

M 021 901 882 

Gareth Cox 

M 021 250 9714 

PB Selwyn 

E rolleston@pb.co.nz 

P 03 929 0306

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Dunsandel 34 Hororata Dunsandel Road 

Tender 

This is an exciting opportunity! 

Set on 9.1 hectares of land, this Dunsandel property is the right investment at the right time for any serious investor or 

lifestyler. With Selwyn continuing to be the fastest growing area in New Zealand, demand in the district continues to 

create further opportunities. This modern 220m2 home has just had its kitchen and laundry upgraded, and also has a 

cottage on site as well as a Total Span barn. The property on offer ticks all the boxes. Dunsandel is heating up, just 

over the road 29 sections have just been sold. 

To request the property files for this property please enter the following link into your browser. 

https://www.propertybrokers.co.nz/request-information-files/ROL87856 

3 3 2 2 

Tender closes Thursday 26th August, 2021 at 2.00pm, 

Property Brokers Lincoln 

14 Gerald Street 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/ROL87856 

Justin Le Lievre 

M 022 628 1306 

E justinl@pb.co.nz 


Proud to be here

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Rolleston 151 Curraghs Road 

Auction 

The Curraghs 

12 Lifestyle Blocks, all 10 acres for sale right here in Rolleston. 

Flat arable land that has all the trappings of country living whilst a stones throw from Rolleston's 

Shopping Precinct. 

Build the home of your dreams, or get the tractor out and grow a crop or two. 

Fenced with power and telecommunications to the gate. 

Properties like this do not come along often. 

To be sold by Auction on the 7th of August between 1.30 and 3.30 in the Banquet Room at the Melton Estate. 

Auction 1.30pm, Sat 7th Aug, 2021, The Banquet Room at 

Melton Estate 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/LIL92613 

Justin Le Lievre 

M 022 628 1306 

E justinl@pb.co.nz 

Malcolm McNaughton 

M 027 297 4297 

E malcolmm@pb.co.nz 


Proud to be here

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Four Seasons Realty

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Buyer demand is strong! 

We have serious buyers currently looking for rural and lifestyle properties. 

If you are considering selling, we can offer you sound advice, great 

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Contact your local and most trusted real estate experts to help 

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Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Hornby Office 03 349 9919 Lincoln Office 03 662 9933 Rolleston Office 03 347 4711

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

Rolleston 

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Modern tidy home 

Section 400m2 - 600m2 

Price up to $750,000 

Contact 

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 


2-3 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 

Flexible on section size 


Contact 

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton 


2 living spaces 

Separate laundry 


Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 

Rolleston/Lincoln/Tai Tapu 

4 bedrooms 

3 car garaging 

Section 800m2 plus 


Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 


2 living areas 

Faringdon sub-division 


Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

2 bedrooms 

1+ bathrooms 

Faringdon sub-division 


Contact 



Rolleston 

Desperately seeking 


Nice spec, 2-3 car garaging 


Contact 



Rolleston/Lincoln/West Melton 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Nicely situated with nice outlook 

Section 700m2 - 1200m2 


Contact 



Lincoln/Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

Less than 5 years old 

Cash buyers wanting quick settlement 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 

trina.rea@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Rolleston/West Melton 

3-4 bedrooms 

Large section 900m2 plus 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


Lincoln/Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


Lincoln 

3 bedrooms 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


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 

Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Rolleston 


Extra sheds for cars 

Land 2 acres 

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

Contact 



Rolleston 


High specifications 


Price up to high $800,000’s 

Contact 




Lifestyle block 

Bare land 2 acres plus 

Suitable to build dream home on 

Closer to Christchurch preferred 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 



Contact 



Tai Tapu 


Bigger family home 

Section 700m2 - 1100m2 

Price $800,000 - high $900,000’s 

Contact 

Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

Open plan living 

Easy care section 


Contact 

Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

Separate lounge 

Good indoor-outdoor flow 


Contact 

Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@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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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

Rolleston & Surrounds 

Bare land block 

2-4 acres 


Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 

felicity.dc@raywhite.com 

Rolleston & Surrounds 

3+ bedrooms 

Investment Property 


Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 


Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 



Contact 

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006 


Rolleston/Lincoln/Prebbleton 


Outdoor entertaining area 

Decking or space to build decking 


Contact 

Kresha Ross 022 014 3183 

kresha.ross@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

2-3 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 

Any section size 


Contact 

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478 

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com 

Rolleston/Kirwee/Dunsandel 

3-4 bedrooms 

Any age considered 


Contact 



West Melton/Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 

2 living areas 

Section 1200m2 - 3000m2 

Price up to $1,200,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 



Contact 



Prebbleton/Lincoln 

Section 

1000m2 - 3000m2 

Price $400,000 - $700,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton/Lincoln 

3-4 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms 

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 



Prebbleton 

Section 

2000m2 - 5000m2 

Price $400,000 - $900,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

Section 

Greater than 1000m2 

Any price considered 

Contact 

Morgan Cathro 021 034 2147 

morgan.cathro@raywhite.com 

Rolleston/Prebbleton 

4 bedrooms 


Any section size considered 


Contact 

Rebecca Grose 021 266 2173 

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

Section 

Liffey Springs 

650m2 plus 


Contact 

Rebecca Grose 021 266 2173 

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com 

West Melton 

3-4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Large section 

Price up to $1,100,000 

Contact 

John Galt 027 461 9345 

john.galt@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 


Section 1000m2 - 1300m2 


Contact 

Greg Brockbank 021 262 9761 

greg.brockbank@raywhite.com 

West Melton 

3-4 bedrooms 




Contact 

Greg Brockbank 021 262 9761 

greg.brockbank@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 

Section 500m2 

Price $450,000 - $600,000 

Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

Kirwee/Darfield 

3 bedrooms 

1 bathroom 

Section 500m2 

Price $450,000 - $600,000 

Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@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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Homeownership: should you make a will? 

If you have just bought your first home 

or already own a property, then the 

answer to this is yes. 

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest 

investments you may make during your 

lifetime. 

It is, therefore, necessary to decide who 

will be the benefactor/s of your property 

and belongings should you suddenly pass 

away. To do this, you need to create a will. 

A will states who receives what in the 

event of your death. 

Anyone over 18 

years old can 

create a will. 

According to the Public Trust, over 

50% of New Zealanders do not have a 

will. Young people, aged from 25 to 39 

years, who are financially independent, 

feature highly in this area, and yet they 

are a group more likely to indulge in 

adventurous holidays and take part in 

risky extreme sports. Accumulated assets 

of this age group might include a bike, car, 

TV, house, and furniture, along with a vast 

range of electronic and digital gear. 

With the arrival of a family, having a 

will in place is even more essential and 

yet, according to the survey taken in 

2014, only 30% of 25-40 year-olds, with 

children, have a will in place. 

A will not only legally takes care of the 

property, and the monetary side of things 

but can also state who will take care of 

children in the event of an untimely death. 

What happens if there is no will 

The lack of a will can create problems 

over who will benefit from the estate - 

this is especially important if there are 

children, de facto relationships, children 

from previous relationships, family 

members with addictions, or where a 

business is involved. 

Where there is no will, the estate goes 

into ‘intestacy’, which means a court will 

appoint an administrator, who does the 

same job as an executor, to manage the 

estate. The administrator has the authority 

to act on behalf of the deceased and 

applies to the High Court for letters of 

administration (power to administrate the 

estate). 

The Administration Act 

1969 provides a code to 

be followed that ensures 

the estate is administered 

in order of priority. 

(Check out Wills at www. 

communitylaw.org.nz) 

Save time and money 

Before meeting with your 

lawyer, and to help save 

time and money, decide 

in advance how you want 

to distribute your will – 

determine who will receive 

what. 

You can also create a DIY 

will online, but if the distribution of your 

property is complicated, you may need to 

contact a lawyer for additional help. 

For your will to be valid and legally 

binding it must be signed in front of two 

witnesses, who also must sign it. The 

witnesses are not in any way responsible 

for what is in the will or its execution. 

Four steps to creating a will 

1. Nominate an executor – the person 

who will manage the distribution of your 

property. 

2. Choose how you want to be buried 

or cremated, and how you want your 

funeral to be held, i.e. small and private, at 

a church, or in a garden. Make sure family 

or friends know in advance what you want 

to happen, as the reading of the will may 

not be before the funeral. 

3. Appoint a guardian/s for your 

children (if under 18) and your pets. 

Discuss this with prospective guardians, 

so they are prepared and understand their 

responsibility. 

4. Decide who will receive what and 

how much; this may include money, 

property, and personal belongings, as well 

as selected charities.

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Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

What’s 

happening 

with rentals 

in Rolleston? 

Property managers have described the 

current rental market in Rolleston as quite 

buoyant. New and established properties 

are being snapped up quickly, with 

numerous applications being provided 

to the landlord for selection. As a result, 

many rentals are finalised within 2–3 

weeks of being advertised. However, some 

properties are not advertised as property 

managers already have a tenant waitlist. 

The median rental price for a threebedroom 

property is $500–$530 a 

week, while a four-bedroom property 

is likely to rent for $550 and upwards. 

Common features that tenants seek are 

two bathrooms and double garaging, and 

these features can command a higher 

rent. Another consideration is whether 

the rental is pet friendly. This decision 

comes down to individual landlords, but 

communication and open discussion, and 

even supplying references may help your 

application. 

As a renter, with numerous applications 

being lodged, you may be looking for tips 

to get your applications accepted. Some 

viewings are by appointment only, and 

the property manager will get to meet 

you and ask questions. This meeting is 

your opportunity to show yourself in 

the most favourable light. Landlords 

and property managers are looking for 

what makes you stand out from other 

applicants. Therefore, it is essential to 

lodge a fully completed application as 

soon as you can. This application can also 

be an opportunity to include details about 

yourself, family or pets and even a photo 

to make you stand out. 

On the other side of rental properties 

is the market for investors or owners. 

There has been a significant shift upwards 

in house purchase prices, which doesn’t 

always equate to what rent landlords can 

charge. Landlords must also consider 

compliance requirements and healthy 

homes regulations, and a common issue 

appears to be heating compliance. Not 

all new builds meet these healthy homes 

criteria for rentals. The healthy homes 

standards have specific and minimum 

heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture 

and drainage standards, and draught 

stopping requirements for rental 

properties. Tenancy Services states, “All 

private rentals must comply with all 

healthy homes’ standards within 90 days 

of any new or renewed tenancy on or 

after 1 July 2021, with all private rentals 

complying by 1 July 2024.” Landlords who 

don’t meet the healthy homes standards 

are in breach of the Residential Tenancies 

Act 1986 and may be liable for damages 

up to $7,200. 

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What do I need to 

know when selling 

for the first time? 

People are often so focused on what 

it takes to buy a property that the 

thought of selling it never occurs to 

them. Home ownership is embedded in 

New Zealanders’ DNA, but most people 

experience changes in their lifestyle, 

family circumstances or work situation 

that will make them want – or need – to 

move on. Whatever your reasons, it’s 

important to take the time to think about 

what you want to achieve from the sale 

before you start the process. 

“Many people find it hard to be 

objective about their first home and this 

can have an impact on decision making 

when it comes to sale time,” says the Real 

Estate Authority (REA). 

“In this situation it can be helpful to 

look at it as an investment from which 

you want to get the best possible return.” 

A good way to start the process is to 

get an idea of the property’s current 

market value – either by using online 

tools, paying for a registered valuation or 

getting a current market appraisal (CMA) 

from a licensed real estate agent. 

While friends and family make good 

sounding-boards, you can’t beat the 

advice and guidance you’ll get from 

trained, experienced professionals. 

Depending on your needs and the type 

of property you’re selling, your support 

team is likely to include a lawyer or 

conveyancer, along with possibly a valuer, 

an accountant (if you have used the 

property for business purposes) and an 

insurer or lender. The other key figure for 

most Kiwi home sellers is a licensed real 

estate agent. 

More than 90 per cent of residential 

properties in New Zealand are sold by 

licensed real estate agents, who work for 

the seller in return for a commission that’s 

usually based on a percentage of the sale 

price. 

“It’s important to choose your agent 

well – remember that you are trusting 

them with what’s likely to be your 

biggest financial asset. Ask around for 

recommendations in your area and feel 

free to ‘interview’ a few before you make 

your final decision. Don’t forget that you 

can negotiate with them on the costs and 

the range of the service they will provide 

you – talk to experienced friends or 

family or your lawyer if you’re not 

sure how to do this. Some will 

provide the full suite of services 

for you, others will require you to 

run your own open homes. You 

generally pay for what you get, 

you just need to decide what you 

want.” 

Some people rush into selling 

a property without thinking what 

costs are involved because they’re 

dazzled by the thought of a nice big 

cheque at the end. Talk to your bank 

or lender about what to expect – you 

may need to spend money on preparing 

the physical property for sale as well as 

paying legal fees, marketing and moving 

expenses. Talk to the real estate agent 

before embarking on any renovations as 

they will be able to tell you what buyers in 

your area expect. 

Have you thought about where you’ll 

live when the property is sold? Could you 

cope if a buyer wanted a short settlement 

date and you had to move out sooner than 

expected? These are all things to consider 

before you start the process. There’s more 

information at www.settled.govt.nz. 

It’s also crucial to remember your 

obligations as a seller. 

Whether you sell with an agent or 

privately, you must be upfront about 

any issues or information that could be 

relevant to a buyer. 

Is there a gang house next door? Are 

there any signs of watertightness issues? Is 

there a stream at the back of the property 

that threatens to inundate the house after 

a lot of rain? Do you have the necessary 

consents and compliance documents for 

any work that was done? If you’re not sure 

what to disclose, talk to your lawyer. 

The best rule of thumb is to imagine 

yourself in the shoes of a potential 

buyer and think how you would feel if 

you discovered the seller had not been 

entirely truthful. 

“If that’s not enough motivation, 

consider that a buyer may have the right 

to cancel the sale or renegotiate a reduced 

price if you have misrepresented anything 

to them. They may even be able to take 

you to court and claim damages.” 

Selling a property can be stressful, 

but it doesn’t have to be life-destroying. 

Be thoughtful about your decisionmaking, 

seek advice from the experts and 

remember why you’re moving on. 

For independent advice on buying or 

selling property, check out settled.govt.nz. 

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12.00pm – 12.30pm 

12.00pm – 12.45pm 

69 Orrick Crescent, Avonhead 

Property Brokers 

2 Wedgewood Row, Rolleston 

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 

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53 McMahon Drive, Aidanfield 




26 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston 


43 Rosamond Way, Rolleston 


2 Hunters Lane, Lincoln 


Thursday 5 Th augusT 

37 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln 




321 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston 


5 Melton Park Land, West Melton 


11A Greenan Place, Doyleston 


69 Orrick Crescent, Avonhead 


9 Jacks Drive, West Melton 


12.30pm – 1.00pm 

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5 Melton Park Land, West Melton 


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19 Stanwood Grove, Darfield 


2/23 Hororata Road, Hororata 


43 Rosamond Way, Rolleston 


26 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston 


174 Karanga Road, Dunsandel 


12.45pm – 1.30pm 

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Matson & Allan Rolleston 



29 Clarendon Terrace, Woolston 


23 Brook Street, Southbridge 

Bayleys Canterbury 

1117 Leeston Road, Irwell 

Matson & Allan Leeston 



18 Brook Street, Southbridge 

Matson & Allan Leeston 

9 Jacks Drive, West Melton 


11A Greenan Place, Doyleston 


20 Piako Drive, Darfield 


2 Hunters Lane, Lincoln 


6 Baxter Crescent, Rolleston 




2 Hororata Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel 

Bayleys Canterbury 

1/279 Main South Road, Hornby 


For full details of all 

Open Homes, please 

contact the Real 

Estate companies 

RAY WHITE 

Rolleston 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

West Melton 03 347 9933 

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

Lincoln 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

PROPERTY BROKERS 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 


Darfield 03 975 4506 

Leeston 03 929 0306 

Lincoln 03 595 6954 

HARCOURTS 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Harcourts Hornby 03 349 9919 

Harcourts Rolleston 03 347 4711 

Harcourts Lincoln 03 662 9933 

MATSON & ALLAN 

www.marealestate.co.nz 


Darfield 03 318 8204 

Leeston 03 324 3704 

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

SELLING YOUR HOME? 

Potential buyers are 

likely to be living in your 

neighbourhood, it’s an 

area that they already love 

and are actively seeking 

to stay in. That’s why it 

makes sense to advertise 

your property in the 

Selwyn Property Guide. 

We are the only media 

that reaches across the 

entire Selwyn District. 

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For cost effective, highly 

targeted advertising that delivers 

results, contact a local Real 

Estate Company that advertises 

in the Selwyn Property Guide.

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M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

‘The 


Experts’ 

Residential 

Lifestyle 

Rural Property 

Licensed REAA2008 

NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

FINAL RELEASE 

ROLLESTON - 6 Baxter Crescent 

THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 

• Immaculate presentation 

• Substantial 276sqm home 

• Four double bedrooms 

• Three bathrooms 

• Two separate living areas 

• Modern kitchen with walk in pantry 

• Log burner and Heat pump 

• Separate laundry 

• Fabulous 1477sqm section 

• Triple car garage 

• Popular and Desirable location 

Viewing: Sun 2.00pm – 2.45pm 

Deadline Sale: All offers to be presented 

on or before 1pm, Monday 16th August 

2021 (unless sold prior) 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz 

Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

jackie@marealestate.co.nz 

ROLLESTON - Ed Hillary Drive 

HANKS RUN – FINAL RELEASE – STAGE E 

Located off Ed Hillary Drive next door to 

Falcons Landing this brand new exclusive 

subdivision of 40 lots is releasing its final stage 

– Stage E - comprising of 12 lots ranging from 

612m 2 – 657m 2 . 

With titles due August 2022 now is the time to 

pounce on your dream lot and start planning 

your future home. SectIons will have internal 

boundary fencing and user friendly covenants 

to protect our investment. 

These 12 lots will be sold by Deadline Sale 

closing 1pm, Monday 16th August 2021. 

Offers need to be submitted on the Hanks 

Run Contract Offer form downloaded from 

the following property file link which enables 

multiple options on different lots. 

http://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/581990001 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0888 

Price: Offers below $350,000 will not be 

considered 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 

andrew@marealestate.co.nz 

NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

ROLLESTON - 313 Dunns Crossing Road 

WHAT WILL THE FUTURE BRING? 

• 5555m 2 in prime location 

• Three bedroom 140m 2 home 

• Large yard plus variety of sheds 

• Swimming pool 

• 180m to West Rolleston Primary School 

• Potential plus 

• Currently zoned Living 2 


Deadline Sale: All offers to be presented 

on or before 1pm, Thursday 19th August 

2021 (unless sold prior) 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz 

IRWELL - 1117 Leeston Road 

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST 

• Spacious family home built for the sun 

• Four bedrooms and two bathrooms 

• Open plan kitchen and dining 

• Large living room with log burner 

• Standalone double garage 

• Handy shed suitable storage 

• Botanic 4704m 2 setting with stream boundary 

• Centrally located in popular Irwell village 


Price: Offers Over $699,000 considered 

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0883 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 

andrew@marealestate.co.nz 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

stephan@marealestate.co.nz 

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

Chris Flanagan 

027 433 4657 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 

Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

Amelia Nisbet 

027 376 3868 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757

Selwyn Times: August 04, 2021

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