Selwyn Times: October 06, 2021

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021

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• By Susan Sandys

LACK OF LAND and high demand is

continuing to see section prices soar in

the district.

The latest CoreLogic House Price Index

shows the district’s average residential

property prices have risen almost 10

per cent in three months, compared to

just 5.6 per cent in Christchurch and 4.8

per cent nationwide.

However, real estate agents say the

main rise has been in section prices,

which have in many cases doubled

since prior to last year’s Covid lockdown.

Chris Jones of

Bayleys Realty

Group Selwyn said

an 800 sq m section

at Lincoln that would

have sold in the high

$200,000s in March

last year, was now

selling for more than

Chris Jones

$500,000.

Land was running out but more

was set to come on stream as the

district council considered zone

change applications from developers.

In the Lincoln, Prebbleton and

Rolleston areas alone, there were

potentially thousands of new sections to

potentially, Jones said.

• Turn to page 4

SHORTAGE: Buyers are paying record prices for dwindling numbers of sections, such as those at the Barton Fields

subdivision in Lincoln.

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THERE’S generally a couple

of ways to take the risk word

out of youth – get them

into jobs or playing sport.

Preferably both.

Police are trying that

philosophy on a group of atrisk

youths from Rolleston,

launching a programme to

give them a taste of the construction

industry (page 5).

Said Sergeant Royden

van Dyk: “If you can use a

PlayStation, you can operate

a digger and you can get paid

for it as well.

“One of them might be the

next CEO of a construction

company in years to come,

the opportunities are

endless,” van Dyk said.

That sounds a far better

future than ending up in jail.

As the district population

swells, so will social

problems. The police

initiative should be

applauded.

– Barry Clarke

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• By Susan Sandys

MAYOR SAM Broughton is

not supporting a call for Local

Government minister Nanaia

Mahuta to resign over the Three

Waters reforms.

While the

district council

will not agree

to transfer its

water assets to

a new Government

entity,

without full engagement

with

ratepayers, it is

not backing five

Christchurch

councillors who want Mahuta to

resign.

“She is thinking about the

national picture and the case for

change on that scale,” Broughton

said.

Nevertheless, the district

council has reiterated its calls to

pause the Three Waters reforms

as it formally responds to the

minister.

District councillors fear the

reforms will be made mandatory,

however, are taking Government’s

word that they will be

optional.

“Our council have committed

to formally consult with our

communities before making a

decision to stay in or out. Any

decision we make will be in the

best interests of Selwyn and not

influenced by the decisions of

other councils,” Broughton

said.

Informal feedback with the

community had indicated

ratepayers were concerned about

losing a local say in the running

of their assets.

The call to pause the reforms

was first proposed by the

Canterbury Mayoral Forum, of

which Broughton is chairman.

He said the case for change

had not been proven.

In its response to the reforms,

the district council has asked the

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Further call to pause water reforms

Sam

Broughton

ASSET: Proposed water reforms will not necessarily benefit ratepayers, says the district

council.

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Should

the district council transfer

its water assets to the new

Government entity? Keep

responses to 200 words or

less. Email susan.sandys@

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Government for more information

to help it fully understand

the issues, and for time to

consult.

Councillor Grant Miller said

the Department of internal

Affairs would now collate

councils’ responses nationwide,

and present the final model for

them to either opt in or out.

“There has been increasing

concern that the reforms may be

made mandatory, Government

from the outset has repeatedly

stated the reforms will be

optional and presently there has

been no change to this position,

although Minister Mahuta

has made strong statements

in Parliament that the case

for change is proven and

compelling,” Miller said.

•The district council’s

full response is at www.

selwyn.govt.nz/threewaters

NEWS 3

Bird’s nest

cause of

engine fire at

petrol station

• By Susan Sandys

THE ENGINE of a John Deere

tractor burst into flames at

Kirwee Challenge petrol station

on Friday.

Kirwee Volunteer Fire Brigade

chief Stuart Jones said a bird’s

nest under the bonnet ignited

after the driver, a Kirwee farmer,

drove onto the forecourt to refuel,

around lunchtime.

“Any fire on a forecourt is

dangerous,” he said.

However, thanks to the

quick actions of staff at the

petrol station dousing it with

fire extinguisher and calling

emergency services, it was

extinguished.

He reminded farmers to

check the engine bays of farm

machinery regularly, as birds

could build a nest there in just

half a day.

On Sunday, the brigade was

called to a grass fire at West

Melton, backed up by brigades

from Rolleston, Burnham and

Darfield Rural.

The fire spread across a

paddock into a hedgeline of trees.

Firefighters were at the scene for

about two hours.

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• From page 1

“That won’t necessarily bring

prices down, but may slow down

the increase in prices,” he said.

As well as a shortage of sections,

there was high demand. This was

coming from more people moving

into Canterbury from the North

Island, Kiwis returning home from

overseas choosing to live here, and

people wanting to upsize from their

smaller homes in Christchurch.

Recently there had been a lot of

about 20 sections go up for sale in

Lincoln, and Bayleys received more

than 100 offers.

The Selwyn Times reported in

August that section prices had

doubled in Rolleston in about the

last year.

Matson and Allan Real Estate Ltd

director Chris Flanagan said he had

not seen the market so buoyant and

aggressive in the about 35 years he

had been selling in the district.

• By Susan Sandys

A COMMISSIONER has been

appointed and a hearing date has

been set for the proposed 2000-

home Lincoln South zone change.

Commissioner David Caldwell

will listen to submitters voicing

their opposition and support to the

Carter Group development application,

from November 22 to 26, at

The high prices at Rolleston

were encouraging potential buyers

to look further afield, and the

increases were reflected across the

district.

CoreLogic’s latest HPI shows

Selwyn’s average residential property

price increased by 9.7 per cent

in the past three months. In the

past 12 months it increased by 30.4

per cent, compared to 27.8 per cent

nationwide and 27.6 per cent in

Christchurch.

The average current value of

residential property in the district

is $743,115, compared to $950,229

nationwide and $666,371 in

Christchurch.

Tai Tapu Community Centre.

The application received about

260 submissions. Submitters made

about 330 submission points. The

majority were in opposition, with

only eight per cent of points either

supporting or supporting in part

the plan change.

The district council is in the

process of confirming the list of

submitters who wish to be heard.


Potential buyers forced to look further afield

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Is more

residential land needed in

Selwyn to free up sections

for sale? Email susan.

sandys@starmedia.kiwi

DEVELOPMENT: Work is under way at Fletcher Living’s Greenstead subdivision near

Birchs Rd, Lincoln.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Commissioner appointed for Lincoln South zone change hearings

Submitters have until November 11

to advise the district council if they

wish to be heard.

A district council planning team

spokesperson said Caldwell was

an experienced commissioner and

lawyer based in Christchurch.

He has heard a number of

previous cases in the district,

including Plan Change 66, 67

and 73 applications, as well as

last year’s application by Lincoln

Development Ltd to build a

supermarket and café on Birchs Rd,

Lincoln.

Caldwell declined the latter

resource consent application, citing

adverse effects on local residents

and the wider environment.

He is also the commissioner

for upcoming hearings on Plan

Change 75, 76 and 78.

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• By Susan Sandys

POLICE LAUNCHED a pilot

programme on Friday to get

at-risk youth into construction

jobs.

They took about 10 young

people from the Rolleston area,

aged from 16 to their 20s, to

Isaac Construction

at McLeans

Island.

Sergeant

Royden van Dyk

and youth aid

officer Bruce

Ward are getting

various

employers on

van Dyk

board and plan to take youth on

similar visits each month.

“One of them might be the

next CEO of a construction

company in years to come, the

opportunities are endless,” van

Dyk said.

“If you can use a PlayStation,

you can operate a digger and

you can get paid for it as well.”

Van Dyk himself has a background

in construction, having

been a former road surfacing

manager.

“There’s plenty of opportunity

in construction. It’s one of New

Zealand’s biggest industries,” he

said.

Young people were looking for

work, particularly in the wake of

Covid lockdowns. “A lot of stress

comes down from money and

income. If we can get people a

steady job then that would hopefully

change the stress at home,”

van Dyk said.

Ward said it was fantastic to

see youth he was dealing with

learning about the industry.

Isaac Construction roading

supervisor Paul Coulter gave tips

on career pathways and how to

use machinery at the launch day.

Contracting resource manager

Phil Giddens was impressed

with the ability of the youth,


Bid to get at-risk youth working

Royden

PILOT: Isaac Construction roading

supervisor Paul Coulter teaching

someone how to use an excavator at

a new police programme for at-risk

youth. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

‘If you can use a

PlayStation, you can

operate a digger and you

can get paid for it as well.’

– Royden van Dyk

and the programme. He said

the company’s chief executive,

Jeremy Dixon, was going to meet

with van Dyk to talk about the

potential of offering cadetships.

Some of the youth had quickly

picked up how to use machinery.

“Some kids will pick it up really

quickly, and some won’t, but

it’s not to say they can’t do it,”

Giddens said.

Two of the company’s

workers who had “chequered

pasts” had talked to the youth

as well, giving their personal

accounts of how careers in

construction had turned their

lives around.

•Any employers or

youth wanting to

participate in the new

programme can email

rvea16@police.govt.nz

NEWS 5

Women

crashes after

swerving to

avoid ducks

• By Susan Sandys

A MOTORIST came out of a car

crash worse off than the ducklings

she was trying to avoid.

The driver told Coalgate Volunteer

Fire Brigade firefighters and

a nearby farmer at the scene she

had over-corrected after swerving

to avoid a family of ducks. The

crash happened about 7.30pm on

Thursday on State Highway 77.

“She’s a very lucky lady,” said

the farmer.

He heard the sound of tyres

screeching, then a loud thud. His

wife phoned 111 while he put his

boots on and ran to the scene,

about 100m down his driveway.

He arrived to find the woman

standing and looking at her badly

damaged car. It appeared the car

had gone into the ditch on its side,

but had tipped back upright. Her

only injury was a small scratch to

her head.

It appeared the ducks had made

a quick escape, as not even a

feather was to be seen.

Fire chief Philip Shaw advised

motorists not to risk their life to

avoid animals on the road.

“Because sometimes they

appear very quickly,” Shaw said.

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NEWS 7

Road repaired but care still needed

• By Susan Sandys

A BOUNCY strip of Ellesmere Rd

has finally been repaired.

The district council has

re-levelled the 400m strip between

Robinsons and Leadleys Rd at

Prebbleton.

It comes after the road has been

subject to 70km/h temporary speed

limit signs for the last five years.

It was the subject of complaints

from motorists, concerned about

trucks and large vehicles hitting

areas that had sunk, and bouncing

across the centre line.

Lincoln motorist Andrew Tabb

told the Selwyn Times in July the

road made “a joke” out of temporary

speed signs.

“How long is temporary before

it’s forever?” Tabb said.

“It’s really been permanent, not

temporary.”

He described having close calls

with traffic moving in the opposite

direction, as the piece of road was

getting worse every week. He said

as trucks and large vehicles hit the

areas that have sunk, they bounce

around crossing the centre line.

Now that the road, in a permanent

speed zone of 80km/h, has

been levelled, motorists will still

have to drive with care. This is

because the underlying soil of peat

is expected to continue causing

changes and slumping.

Transportation asset delivery

manager Mark Chamberlain told

the Selwyn Times in July that more

long-term repair of the road will be

conducted as part of construction

of seal widening, which is in the

Long Term Plan for 2024/25.

There had been no reported

crashes on the section of road since

September 2014.

NEAR

MISSES:

Lincoln

motorist

Andrew Tabb

has had a

few close

calls along

Ellesmere

Rd prior to it

being

re-levelled.

PHOTO:

GEOFF

SLOAN

Future of community garden still uncertain

• By Susan Sandys

LINCOLN Envirotown founder

Sue Jarvis is disappointed that

a public notice to dispose of

Lincoln Maternity Hospital

does not mention the site’s

community garden.

“They might think the community

no longer wants the hospital,

although that is debatable,

but the community certainly

wants the community

garden,” Jarvis (right)

said about the Canterbury

District Health

Board’s notice.

Lincoln Envirotown

was grateful to the

CDHB for allowing its

community garden be

established at the site in 2008,

and did not want to lose the

facility now.

The CDHB is required

by the New Zealand Public

Health and Disability

Act to consider any public

views on disposal of land

prior to proceeding with

the disposal process.

The 5401m2 property

contains the original 1926 maternity

building, as well and a

2011 dental building which may

be relocated to another CDHB

site.

The services provided from the

property are being relocated to

the Selwyn Health Hub at Rolleston,

which is due for completion

in December.

The proposal and summary of

submissions will be presented to

the Minister of Health for final

approval before any disposal of

land goes ahead.

Jarvis urged residents to be

part of the submission process by

the closing date of November 5.

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2021

Musical siblings to

take part in young

composer awards

SOUTHBRIDGE siblings

Thomas and Eva Bedggood

have been playing music

together since they were

young children.

And now they are

sharing the experience of

taking part in an award for

young composers.

The Canterbury

University music students

have been chosen for the

NZSO Todd Corporation

Young Composer Awards.

The award gives them

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EXPERIENCE: Thomas and Eva Bedggood

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Concert.

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FIRE READY: Prebbleton residents Judith and Vincent Kearns

learn about how to stay safe following a recent blaze courtesy of

FENZ senior adviser community readiness and recovery Wayne

Hamilton (left) and FENZ community risk manager Dean Harker.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Residents being informed of fire risk

• By Susan Sandys

PREBBLETON residents near a

fire on Tosswill Rd are making

their homes safer after a friendly

visit from Fire and Emergency

New Zealand personnel.

Senior adviser community

readiness and recovery Wayne

Hamilton and community risk

manager Dean Harker went door

to door on Thursday, providing

reassurance to residents

following the September 25

blaze.

The vegetation fire was fanned

by strong northerly winds. It

was brought under control by

noon as multiple crews and at

least 10 fire tankers responded.

It followed a fire in January 2013

in Prebbleton, which destroyed

a poultry farm and razed three

homes.

Hamilton said he and Harker

talked to residents or left

information packs in letter boxes

of about 200 homes.

“It’s a great way to provide

information for the coming

summer from a prevention side

of things,” he said.

Stationmasters Way resident

Judith Kearns said she and

husband Vincent appreciated the

visit.

They would now be installing

more smoke alarms, additional

to the two they already had.

“It’s awareness, you don’t

think about it until something

like a fire happens,” Kearns

said.

They would also draw up an

escape plan and put it on the

fridge, so visitors to their home

could see it.

“We have lots of grandchildren

who come to see us, we are

going to get that organised,” she

said.

New sign to

protect eels

removed

MORE SIGNAGE will be put in

to protect tame eels people feed in

Lincoln.

One of two signs warning

people not to fish for the longfin

eels in Liffey Springs Reserve was

ripped out within two weeks of

going in.

A district council spokesman

said it would be replaced on a

stronger post, and a third sign

would also be put in.

Teenagers have been seen by

people in the area harassing

and trying to catch the 20 or so

protected tame eels, causing an

outcry on Facebook.

The eels at the reserve are

protected by the district council’s

parks and reserves by-law and

also the Reserves Act.

They have been a feature of the

stream for decades.

Botanical Expo

and Rare Plant Fair

Delight in the beautiful spring weather and

take a relaxed stroll around the stunning

Broadfield Garden to celebrate and enjoy the

wonder of plants.

This expo is a fantastic opportunity to

chat with plant experts and enthusiasts who

have a passion for plants and know all the

tips and tricks for gardening success. They

have extensive knowledge and skills in

cultivating and propagating a wide range of

woodland plants, bulbs, seedlings, orchids,

and houseplants.

Here is your chance to gain information

on various topics, including dividing and

potting on seedlings and bulking up bulbs.

Members of the New Zealand Alpine

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Society, Botanical Art Society, floral artists,

and various garden clubs will have exhibits

and demonstrations and are keen to share

their knowledge. Apart from the multiple

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chance to purchase

plants and pot up a

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2021

A LINCOLN University student is

backing calls for a cycleway to be given

urgency on the township’s busy Gerald

St.

Ye Yuan was lucky to escape serious injuries

when she was knocked off her bike

two years ago by a motorist who failed to

stop for her as he was turning right into

Challenge Lincoln.

Now Lincoln University ecologist Mike

Bowie has suffered the same fate as he

biked to work. He was left with a cracked

helmet and suspected broken rib.

But work on a dedicated cycleway

won’t start until the 2027/28 financial

year which Bowie and Yuan say is

“absurd.”

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Growing diversity

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THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2021 Co necting Your Local Co munity

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Plea for the return of

puppets stolen with car

• By Bea G oding

A VETERAN children’s

entertainment duo who had

their car stolen last w ek in New

Brighton are wo ried thieves

don’t kno wha they’ve driven

away with.

Natural Magic Pirates pu peters

Ke ry and Mary McCa mon

woke up on Saturday to discover

their 1 98 Subaru Impreza had

vanished from their Marine Pde

driveway, along with their life’s

work inside.

The stolen vehicle was ca rying

a Magic Pu pet Box containing

i replaceable handmade pu pets

the pair have used to entertain

children for the last four decades.

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carele sly dumped. Having the

car back would be a bonus, but

returning what was inside was

what ma tered most.

“We’re hoping someone wi l find

it and trace it back to us,” she said.

“We recognise the people who

t ok the car didn’t want our puppets,

but it’s hugely inconvenient

and sad for the children that we

like to do shows for.”

The McCa mons have b en

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city since moving here in 1983.

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in their car, which wa stolen from outside their house on Marine Pde. PHOTO: GEO F SLOAN

Burnside’s title bid –– page 25

SHOULD POLICE

BE ARMED?

The debate over

whether there should

be a general arming

of police heated up

yesterday when Police

Minister Poto Williams

said she would not

support any such move.

The Christchurch

East MP said the Māori

and Pacific

Island

communities

she

represents

do not want

it.

Recent attacks on

police and the fatal

shooting of Constable

Matthew Hunt in

Auckland last year have

fuelled discussion on

whether police in New

Zealand should be able

to carry firearms at all

times.

The Star went out

onto the streets

yesterday to ask

Christchurch people

their views.

• Story, page 4

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021

Comic strips

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CDHB

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• By Susan Sandys

FEWER THAN 20 per cent of

Canterbury District Health Board

staff have so far taken up free flu

vaccines.

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is well behind the 80 per cent

target that the Ministry of Health

has for district health board

health care workers.

The revelation comes following

news last month the CDHB remains

among nine in the country

that does not know which of

their staff are vaccinated against

Covid-19.

Chief people officer Mary

Johnston said yesterday about

2000 staff had received their

influenza vaccination at the

health board’s free clinics. This

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may have chosen to receive the

vaccine from their own GP or

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VOLUNTEERS ARE working

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harbour basin.

Lyttelton Community House,

which is operating as an essential

service, is delivering its normal

20-30 meals a week.

Community house social

worker Claire Coveney, who has

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two years, said it was “a massive

community team effort.”

The service began after the

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Coveney said most of the people

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Edwards, has been announced as

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University.

He will start his tenure on

January 1.

Edwards, who is the current

deputy vice-chancellor, held since

2019, is an alumnus of Lincoln

University, completing his

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

with honours in 1990.

Said university chancellor Bruce

Gemmell: “Grant is an exceptional

leader of people who encourages

and inspires great team-building

and collaboration through his

authenticity, insight, empathy and

unerring ability to articulate his

vision.

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at gathering information from an

expansive range of sources and

individuals while skilfully and

decisively determining a course of

action.”

He was awarded a Rhodes

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in behavioural ecology at Oxford

University in 1994.

In 2004 he returned to Lincoln

to take up a senior lectureship in

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NEWS 15

BUSY:

A large

group of

people

lined up

recently

for the

Covid-19

jab at a

pop-up

clinic at

Rolleston.

Helping set-up vaccination

clinic prompted by

sister’s Covid experience

• By Susan Sandys

BLADE LAZO knows first

hand why people should

be vaccinated against

Covid-19.

The Lincoln resident is

chairman of Pinoy

CARES Canterbury,

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Three weeks ago

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and values. He said it had

been fantastic to have

Pegasus Health and other

organisations, including

the Philippine Chaplaincy

Dioceses of Christchurch,

the district council and the

Canterbury District Health

Board, come on board to

offer the pop-up clinic.

It was held last month at

the Rolleston Community

Centre. A second one will

be held October 28.

Lazo said the first clinic

had gone well, with about

120 people getting jabbed

after making a booking,

and about 15 extra people

getting jabbed after walking

in.

Now that he had the

experience of having a

close family

member contract

the virus, it made

him even more

aware of just how

important vaccination

was.

“I keep telling

my story for

my community

here. If you get

the Covid virus you don’t

know if you are safe. Being

vaccinated is a support, not

just for you, but for your

loved ones,” Lazo said.

His sister Jacqueline fell

ill two weeks after receiving

her second Covid-19

jab.

“She said: ‘Pray for me,

I’m really worried, I think

I have got Covid’,” Lazo

said.

This was in the family

chat group, incorporating

Lazo and other family

members. She reported

symptoms including a dry

throat, body pains and

feeling weak. He said they

Blade Lazo

tried to boost her spirits

with kind words and

telling her to stay strong.

However, they could not

help but become upset,

particularly as they found

out the results of her Covid

test five days later. It was

positive, for the Delta variant.

The 46-year-old continued

self-isolating at

home, where she lives with

her daughter and granddaughter.

She temporarily

lost her sense of taste and

smell. She recovered and

returned a negative test last

week.

Lazo said he was grateful

that Jacqueline was vaccinated,

as he believes this

saved her from becoming

seriously ill with the virus.

She suspects she caught it

from her cousin who had

recently attended a funeral

service.

Prior to hearing about

his sister’s Covid-19

symptoms, Lazo and

fellow members of Pinoy

CARES Canterbury had

approached Pegasus Health

to find out about holding

the pop-up vaccination

clinic at Rolleston.

Legal Matters

Caveat Emptor – Buyer Beware

when Purchasing at Auction

Sale by Auction is prevalent in the

current property market. Buyers

should be aware that on the

fall of the hammer the Auction

Agreement is unconditional, and

they are essentially “locked in”

and legally obliged to complete

settlement of their purchase.

We summarise some of the key

steps potential purchasers can

take to ensure they are ready to

bid:

1. Register your interest in

the property: A seller (Vendor)

can withdraw a property

from sale at any time prior to

the auction date. If you are

particularly keen to secure a

property you may consider

submitting a pre-auction offer

to the Vendor. If another party

submits a pre-auction offer, and

the auction is brought forward,

you will then be notified if you

have registered your interest

with the agent.

2. Review the Property

Information Pack: Another

reason to register your interest

with the agent is to obtain a

copy of the Property Information

Pack. This is likely to contain

the Auction Agreement, Record

of Title and Land Information

Memorandum. It may also

contain details of the current

insurance policy, a market rental

appraisal and a builder’s report.

3. Obtain unconditional

finance approval: If you reliant

on a loan, ensure you have

unconditional approval from

your finance provider. A general

pre-approval may not suffice

as often the bank will want to

approve the specific property

being purchased. The bank

may also require a satisfactory

valuation prior to the auction

date.

4. Deposit: If you are

successful at auction it is

common for a deposit of 10% of

the purchase price to be payable

on the day. You should be

aware that you cannot use your

KiwiSaver funds for payment of

the deposit when purchasing at

auction.

5. Do not overspend: Set

yourself a limit and do not bid

over the maximum price you

can afford. There are no legal

remedies available to you if you

overbid and are subsequently

unable to afford to complete

settlement.

6. Advise your Solicitor you

intend to bid: We often review

Auction Information Packs, can

ensure all is in order and are

here to guide you through the

process.

Whether you are a Vendor or

Purchaser, we are here to assist.

Please contact our Associate –

Solicitor, Kate Warren, for a free

initial consultation.

Please contact us to make an appointment

in one of the four convenient office locations

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Pictured is the cast with

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were added to meet demand.

Tickets are limited with

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“Rehearsals were humming along

before the latest lockdown,” Hyde

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However, while they lost several

weeks, cast members had “loved playing

catch up.” It is CentreStage Rolleston’s

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DARFIELD ARTWEEK organisers

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Malvern Community Arts Council

chairman Philip Baldwin said Darfield

Artweek began as a weekend exhibition

by local artists.

“It has grown to a 10-day celebration of

art that attracts entries from as many as

160 artists in Selwyn District, the city of

Christchurch, and countrywide,” Baldwin

said.

There would be more than 300 artworks

by at least 130 artists at the exhibition, at

Darfield Recreation Centre. These numbers

compared favourably with last year’s

351 works by 160 artists, considering the

uncertainty that the August lockdown

had caused, Baldwin said.

At the same time, the arts council would

showcase artworks at Te Huanui Art Gallery

in Darfield by outstanding artists who

had exhibited at Darfield Artweek and the

gallery over the last 40 years.

Judge Shirin Khosraviani, curator of the

Ashburton Art Gallery, will announce the

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their hundreds

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each year for

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Darfield Artweek.

winner of the $2000 Malvern Community

Arts Council premier award at the opening

night gala on Friday.

An array of additional awards, donated

by local sponsors, will also be presented.

“We are thrilled at the level of sponsorship

from local businesses and donations

from individuals which make it possible

for us to offer a generous list of awards,”

Baldwin said.

“This will allow everyone to visit and

appreciate the breadth of artistic talent

that Artweek attracts,” Baldwin said.

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IT’S BEEN a hard

day’s night for Lincoln

University entomology

research collection curator

John Marris and his team.

They recently completed

the mammoth task of

adding 14,000 new beetle

specimens to the university’s

collection.

The beetles, gifted by the

University of Canterbury,

represent the single largest

donation of specimens in

the collection’s 50-year

history.

Numbering almost 1000

species, many of which are

new to science, the specimens

add significantly

to the overall coverage of

insect biodiversity within

the Lincoln collection.

As such, they are a large

addition to the existing

250,000 pinned insects

already held.

Lincoln University

houses one of the country’s

largest entomology collections

and is the only

university-based collection

in New Zealand.

The collection is used by

Lincoln staff and students,

as well as national and

international researchers,

as an identification

reference library and as

a source for new species’

descriptions.

Marris said the beetle

donation came from a

large study on the impact

of forest changes on the

invertebrate fauna in

the Hurunui District. It

focused on topics such as

BUG INVASION: Thousands of new beetle

specimens at Lincoln University will be an

important resource for future research, says

entomology research collection curator John

Marris.

declining forest cover and

edge effects from adjacent

pastoral land.

“It will be an important

resource for future

research on the impacts

of changes to our forests,”

Marris said.

The project took

research technician

Sally Ladbrook around 700

hours to complete.

It was was supported

by funding from the

Brian Mason Scientific and

Technical Trust, which

provides grants for science

and technology in the

Canterbury and Westland

regions.

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PRESSURE: Caleb Whitelaw of the Rolleston Razorbacks softball team

strikes a foul ball during one of his team’s matches at the Halswell

Fastball45 tournament

Razorbacks warm up

for softball season

• By John Cosgrove

THE ROLLESTON

Razorbacks had a good

hit out at the two-day preseason

Halswell Fastball45

softball tournament held

over the weekend.

Five women’s and seven

men’s teams lined up for

the fast-paced round-robin

tournament.

Each game starts with

two runners already on

bases and lasts for 45min

or four innings, which

ever comes first.

While fast-paced,

the game is also a very

tactical one with lots of

bunts, hits and runs, and

squeeze plays called by

coaches.

Parklands Christchurch

United Devils men’s team

were on the winning side

of the action at the end of

the two days, taking the

outright win after a close

fought final against ELE

Papanui.

With the final score tied

at 7-7, the Devils took the

win on a countback, beating

ELE Papanui in the

first three countback criteria

of double plays, squeeze

play runs and power play

runs.

The Kaiapoi Queens

premier women took out

the womens trophy while

runners up Sydenham

Kereru premier women

and ELE Papanui premier

men kept them honest all

the way to the end in both

matches.

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Next stage of town centre

under way

With Te Ara Ātea and the Sensory Space nearing completion,

the next stage of work on the Rolleston Town Centre has begun.

Council contractors are installing new services, car parks and

completing the new slow speed road connecting Moore Street and

Rolleston Drive. The work is due to be completed in May 2022.

A section of the Rolleston Reserve greenspace is closed to allow

work to occur, and the playground and skate park will be closed at

times during construction, when work is required in those areas.

Access will remain for the Scouts Den, Playcentre, tennis courts and

Rolleston Community Centre.

For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/rtc.

Council calls for time out on Government’s

water reform proposal

Selwyn District Council has called for a pause in the Government’s water reform proposal, and

will not agree to transfer any water assets to a new entity without full engagement with the

Selwyn community.

The Council has sent its formal response to Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta on the

Government’s proposed three waters reform proposals.

The Council has reiterated calls for a pause in the water reform process, first proposed by the

Canterbury Mayoral Forum chaired by Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton.

“As yet, we do not believe the case for change has been proven for Selwyn. In our response we

have asked the Government for more information to help us fully understand certain issues and for

time to consult with our community before making any decisions,” Mayor Broughton says.

The Council has committed to consult with Selwyn residents before opting in or out of the reforms.

It is essential the public has a voice and is heard both in the reform proposals and the ongoing

governance of our most essential service, Mayor Broughton says.

“Informal feedback has indicated that our communities’ primary concern is about losing a local

say in the running of their assets."

The response also calls on the Government to answer important questions about the detail of

how the reform would work, before the Council and the public can make an informed decision.

Among its questions the Council has asked for more information about how projected future costs

have been calculated, how the partnership with mana whenua will work, how local community

input into decision making will be retained, and how local planning priorities will be protected

under the proposed changes.

The Council’s focus is to make sure communities continue to have secure, safe access to

affordable water services, Mayor Broughton says.

Partnership to better manage Selwyn Crown

pastoral leases

A first-of-its-kind agreement has been made as part of efforts to better manage Crown pastoral leases

in Selwyn, and protect the native plants and animals that call them home.

The Council and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand have signed a memorandum of

understanding (MOU) to share consent information on these unique landscapes.

Toitū Te Whenua is responsible for managing eight Crown pastoral leases in Selwyn and these cover

85,000 hectares, including areas of native biodiversity.

To carry out certain activities on the land, leaseholders need to apply for consent to Toitū Te Whenua,

the council, or sometimes both.

Toitū Te Whenua Chief Executive Gaye Searancke says both agencies saw an opportunity to work more

closely together to achieve better outcomes for the land and make the process easier for leaseholders.

“We were already sharing consent information case-by-case. This agreement will take that to the next

level. We will now share information on consents relating to land-use change and development, such

as cultivation, earthworks, tracking and removal of native vegetation. It will also make things simpler for

leaseholders.”

Ms Searancke says the MOU is the first of its kind for Crown pastoral leases in New Zealand.

Council Chief Executive David Ward says the Council

is looking forward to working more closely with Toitū

Te Whenua and the leaseholders to ensure Selwyn’s

indigenous fauna and flora is protected and well managed.

“We know indigenous biodiversity in Aotearoa New Zealand

is under threat, and this MOU is a small step in ensuring

our district continues to protect its outstanding and unique

natural environment.

“As a council we are required by law to ensure these

special features can be enjoyed by future generations and

continue to be part of our identity.”

For more information visit linz.govt.nz or selwyn.govt.nz.

Leeston Road bridge repairs

Repairs are happening on the Leeston Road Bridge this week, with

restrictions in place.

The bridge was heavily damaged in May’s flooding. A temporary

repair was put in place and permanent repairs are now underway.

The repairs are expected to be completed by 7pm Friday 8 October,

weather permitting, and traffic restrictions will be in place until then.

One lane of the bridge is closed, with traffic lights in place to

manage traffic flow. The bridge is expected be single lane until the

work is completed.

A sign-posted detour will be in place. Please be prepared for delays

during this time. Thank you for your patience while we carry out this

necessary work to repair the bridge.

Detours

MAIN SOUTH ROAD (SH1)

BURNHAM ROAD

SELWYN LAKE ROAD

On the Roads

BETHELS ROAD

LEESTON ROAD

CLOSURE

ON THE

ROADS Pre-seal repairs are taking place on Prossers Road from

Feredays Road to Domain Road, Leeston Dunsandel

Road from Andersons Road to Harmans Road, Taumutu

Road from High Street to Bridge Street, Southbridge Sedgemere

Road from Lochheads Road to Dip Road, and Cowans Road from

Feredays Road to Southbridge Leeston Road.

Flooding repairs are taking place on Zig Zag Road from State

Highway 77 to Coleridge Road, Mount White Road from State

Highway 73, and Flagpole Road from Whitecliffs Road.

Ford repairs are taking place at Greendale Fords and bridge repairs

are being completed on the Acheron River Bridge and on the

Leeston Road bridge from Bethels Road to Old Bridge Road South.

Drainage and soakhole work is taking place on Glasseys Road

from Knyvetts Road to Kings Road, Irvines Road from Tramway

Road to Frasers Road, and Waikimihia Road from Irvines Road to

Tramway Road.

Traffic management is in place for all these works. Please take care

around work sites and follow all signage.

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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Notices

ALCOHOL NOTICES

Rossendale Wines Limited has

applied for the renewal of an

off licence. Objections to this

application are open until 15

October. Randhawa Enterprises

Limited (Nawab Eatery Leeston)

has applied for an on licence.

Objections to this application are

open until 19 October. For more

information visit selwyn.govt.nz/

alcoholnotices.

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.

FLUSH YOUR TAPS

Some plumbing fittings have the

potential to allow minute traces

of metals to accumulate in

water standing in the fittings for

several hours.

Although the health risk is

small the Ministry of Health

recommends that you flush

a mugful of water from your

drinking-water tap each morning

govt.nz or phone 0800 SELWYN

(735 996) by 9am Wednesday the

week before publication.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY

BOARD MEETINGS

Council Meeting – incorporating

Hearings and Deliberations to

the Representation Review*

Wednesday 13 October 8.30am

Rolleston Council Offices

* Livestreamed on the Council

website and YouTube channel.

before use to remove any metals

that may have dissolved from

the plumbing fittings.

We are recommending this

simple precaution for all

households, including those

on public and private water

supplies.

This notice is issued by Selwyn

District Council on behalf of

the Director-General of Health,

Ministry of Health.

DISTRICT COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

Lincoln Community Committee

Monday 11 October 7pm

Fitzgerald Room,

Lincoln Event Centre

Hororata Reserve Management

Committee

Wednesday 6 October 7.30pm

Hororata Hall

Springfield Township Committee

Tuesday 12 October 7.30pm

Tawera Memorial Hall

Faces of Selwyn – A connection to Selwyn and art

Living in Selwyn came as a bit of a surprise for Malvern artists, Soon-Lee Spicer and Asako Ridgen.

The pair met through their shared passion for art.

“Asako didn’t know any artists in Selwyn and I only knew one – so we started up the Selwyn Artists

Collective and I think we’ve got about 50 members now. It’s just this really vibrant, exciting thing,” says

Soon-Lee.

After joining the group in August 2020, Asako says she made lots of friends, often bumping into them at

the fish and chip shop or kindergarten.

“It’s just so easy to connect to people [in Selwyn] and wherever you go there’s familiar faces and I love

that,” says Soon-Lee.

Asako is from Japan and Soon-Lee grew up in Malaysia and has lived around New Zealand.

“When I was a little girl living in Malaysia, if you’d ask me, I probably wanted a metropolitan lifestyle of

high rise apartments and lots of glamour, and bright city lights,” says Soon-Lee.

But after studying mathematics and law in Dunedin, where she met her husband, and working as a

lawyer in Auckland, Soon-Lee found herself living in Darfield with her husband and two kids, working as

an artist and art teacher.

“We have a lifestyle property with cows, chickens and sheep, just nowhere near where I thought I’d be,

but what a cool surprise to have ended up here!”

As a teenager, Asako dreamed of being an animator in America because of her love for Disney movies

and drawing. She first came to New Zealand aged 15 as an exchange student studying at Darfield

High School.

“The first time I lay down on the lawn in bare feet, it was just an

amazing experience. I still remember that as my highlight in my

exchange student memory.”

Asako attended art university in Japan for two years but found it

hard, especially the 13-hour art exam.

Instead she moved to Dunedin for three years, before coming

back to Greendale with her Kiwi husband and their two children,

where she continues her art journey in linocut printmaking.

Tune into PlainsFM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this

week at 5pm to listen live and hear Soon-Lee Spicer and Asako

Ridgen, Monika Rastogi, Ritodhi Chakraborty and Aline Carrara’s

stories – or visit selwyn.govt.nz/facesofselwyn to find the Faces of

Selwyn podcast episodes.

New brochure

out now.

What’s On

in Selwyn

Term 4 2021

October – December

Pick up a copy from any

Council facility or view it online:

selwyn.govt.nz/events

Events

Libraries

Recreation Centres

Pools

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fortnight

11– 24

October

selwyn.govt.nz/swell2021

Selwyn Events

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Whānau Friendly

Short Film Series

Leeston Library, 1.30–3pm

Bring a cushion and some snacks

and enjoy this family friendly shortfilm

medley screening these school

holidays. Selwyn Libraries have

teamed up with Show Me Shorts,

Aotearoa New Zealand's leading

international short film festival,

which screens nationwide each

spring. Free. Bookings essential at

selwynlibraries.co.nz. One booking

per family bubble please.

Experience Indonesia

Lincoln Library, 9am–6pm

Learn about Indonesian culture

through the eyes of Dewi and her

lovingly collated collection. On display

will be wayang golek (Sundanese

wooden puppets), angklung (bamboo

music instrument), a miniature stone

stupa of Candi Borobudur (Central

Java), and other ornaments. Free,

drop-in. For more times and locations

visit selwyn.govt.nz/events.

Hero Day

Darfield Library, 2–3pm

Have you ever wanted to be a

superhero? Join us dressed as

your favourite hero, and visit with

Wonder Woman and Spiderman

from Crowntastic. Take part in some

superhero training, fun activities and

a quiz! Free. Bookings essential at

selwynlibraries.co.nz.

Rekindle – Botanical

Ink Making

Ladbrooks Hall, 1–3.30pm

Learn the basics of creating inks from

natural materials. Please bring two

small jars for your ink, and pen and

paper if you wish to take notes. All

other materials provided. Adults only.

$5 per person for Selwyn Libraries

members, $10 non-library members.

Payment can be made on the day,

or beforehand. Bookings essential at

selwynlibraries.co.nz.

Have a Go Sessions

Selwyn Sports Centre, 2.30–4pm

Running every Saturday until 18

December, the Selwyn Sports Centre

is offering taster sessions to try out

activities at the centre. Try the Lü

Uno interactive sports wall with fun,

educational and challenging games.

Bookings recommended. Book or find

more sessions at selwyn.govt.nz/events.

Beginners Stone Carving

Workshop

Rolleston Community Centre,

9.30–11.30am

A hands-on introduction to stone carving

with local artist Shaugn Briggs. Create

your own sculpture to take home. This

is an outdoor only event. In the case of

bad weather, it will be cancelled. Suitable

for 8+ years. Free. Bookings essential at

selwynlibraries.co.nz

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

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SPORT

PREBBLETON Touch members

are launching into the new

season in spite of alert level 2.

Convener Dave Forrester

said the module’s main focus

had been on contact tracing,

bubbles and sanitising equipment.

“We have had to spend a huge

amount of time, and quite a lot

of money, preparing a plan that

will enable us to run touch at

Prebbleton within the level 2

rules,” Forrester said.

“We have re-arranged our field

locations so that we maintain a

clear bubble for each field, and

have increased the time between

games to enable entry and exit

without contact.”

Prebbleton Touch will start

for open grades next week, on

October 14, and junior grades the

following week, on October 21.

The module has about 1100

players, ranging from school new

entrants to adults.

This season there is an under

19 grade aimed at bridging the

gap between youth grade and

open grades, while a popular social

grade introduced last season

has 50 per cent more players than

last season.

The men’s open grade is set to

once again feature several Touch


Bubble system in place

for touch at Prebbleton

POPULAR: Prebbleton Touch is gearing up for another

full-on season. In a mixed open grade, Touch NZ player

Aaron Fiveash of Factory has the ball, while Turtles player/

coach Matty Falloon, makes the touch.

Canterbury and Touch New

Zealand players.

Forrester said the main

strength of the module had always

been its referees, and again

the club would have just on 120

available.

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There

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would be about

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30 Touch

New Zealand badged referees officiating,

and several Touch New

Zealand qualified referee coaches

on duty every week.

year.

“Many of our young referees

have become qualified and gone

on to selection for national and

international tournaments, and

at the last Touch World Cup in

Malaysia we had four referees

from the Prebbleton module officiating.”

Members would be planning

a celebration to recognise the

club’s 30th year of operation next

Double ton for Mariu

RISING STAR Rhys Mariu

wasted no time getting into

form for the new country

cricket season as the former

New Zealand under-19 captain

slugged an unbeaten double

ton to power Ohoka to a

commanding win over

Lincoln.

The opener’s stunning

202 from just 128 deliveries

set up a whopping

214-run victory during

Saturday’s opening

round of the premier one

day competition.

Mariu’s assault at Mandeville

included a century’s worth of

boundaries and a half dozen

sixes as Ohoka amassed 368/4

from their allotted 45 overs.

He also combined with Will

Hamilton (68 from 60) to add

138 for the second wicket. In

reply Lincoln could only muster

154 before they were dismissed

in the 39th over.

In other games defending

champion Weedons secured a

hard-fought win over Sefton

while Darfield and Cheviot also

started successfully.

At Weedons Domain the hosts

were limited to 135 as their innings

lasted just 30 overs, but a

run-a-ball 87 from opener Todd

Inness enabled them to post a

defendable total after veteran

Jeff Jones snared four wickets.

Set a seemingly attainable

chase, Sefton’s innings faltered

as Blake Coburn, Charlie Robson

and Sam Clarke took three

wickets apiece before Sefton fell

22 runs short.

Cheviot cruised to a six-wicket

win over Southbrook at

Rangiora’s MainPower

Oval in spite of an unbeaten

century by Canterbury

star Jack Boyle.

Boyle’s 109 lifted

Southbrook to 208/4,

but Cheviot overhauled

Rhys Mariu the target with 20 balls to

spare,thanks to a classy

unbeaten 86 by Archie Redfern.

Darfield defended 195 on their

home track against Oxford-Rangiora

through a solid team effort

to prevail by 40 runs.

Short scorecards:

Weedons 135 (T Inness 87, B Coburn

21; J Jones 4/23, B Cross 3/20, C Warner

2/26) beat Sefton 113 (L Taylor 23; Coburn

3/21, S Clarke 3/23, C Robson 3/24)

by 22 runs.

Ohoka 368/4 (R Mariu 202 no, W

Hamilton 68, A Hamilton 33, P Miller 28)

beat Lincoln 154 (A Gulati 41, T Cross

35, J Suzana 31; P Miller 2/14, G Belcher

2/16, R Mariu 2/18, H Williams 2/31) by

214 runs.

Southbrook 208/4 (J Boyle 109 no, S

Stewart 35, G Mowat 22; W Smith 2/61)

lost to Cheviot 212/4 (A Redfern 86, H

Fitzpatrick 44, H Darling 43;T Bruce

2/40) by 6 wkts.

Darfield 195 (B Innes 41, T Dempster

40, Z Foulkes 36; M Murphy2/28, J

Waghorn 2/31, S Fleming 2/35, L Stove

2/41 beat Oxford-Rangiora 155 (D Fulton

48, M Murphy 24; W Greenslade 3/23, Z

Foulkes 2/13,L Foulkes 2/26, R Hughes

2/28) by 40 runs.

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Selwyn riders fare well in mountain bike series

A NUMBER of Selwyn riders battled it out in the final round of the

Canterbury mountain bike series on Sunday at Bottle Lake Forest

Park.

The three-round series drew participants from all over Canterbury

Darfield’s, Steve Roberts was second in the 30km race, 27sec behind

winner Steve Oliver, of Rangiora

Roberts won the overall 40-49 age group title in the series, while the

overall title was won by James Gilmour of Christchurch who didn’t

ride in the final round.


RACE TO THE LINE: The end in sight as four competitors in

the 30km race draw on all their reserves to sprint towards

a possible top-10 placing on Sunday. They are (from left)

No 4 Warwick Tuffnell, of Leeston, Sebastiano Broadhead, of

Harewood (obscured), No 24 Ryan Kuggeleijn and No 199

Aaron Hooper, of Bishopdale.

FUN RIDE: Nigel Robertson of Leeston

competes in the 40-49 class in the 30km

race.

FINE SECOND: Steve Roberts, of Darfield,

was second in the 30km race Roberts

second placing earned him enough

points to win the overall 40-49 age group

title for the three-round series.

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE

Spring winds

time to maintain

your trees

Fall Zones

Falling trees and branches

caused by last month’s two

wind storms damaged power

lines throughout the Selwyn

District. Thousands were left

without power for hours, some

for days. Strong nor’westers

and violent southerly changes

are common in spring.

To help keep the power on

for your community, it’s

time to maintain your trees.

Please check and maintain your

trees and shelter belts. Pay

special attention to trees such

as pine and eucalyptus, which

may have been weakened

during the storms.

Check and maintain your

trees – your neighbours

will thank you for it!

For info on regulations, tips

on safety and advice from our

tree trimming experts, visit

oriongroup.co.nz or call

03 363 9898.

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Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology

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

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

to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living

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

www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-mylincoln-section

Many species of beetles

BEETLES ARE the most

diverse of all insect orders,

constituting almost 40 per

cent of described insects

and about 30 per cent

of all known animal life

forms.

THey are identified by a

pair of hard forewings and

a membranous hindwing.

In New Zealand there

are more than 5220 beetle

species, some less than a

millimetre, through to a

whopping 70mm for the

male giraffe weevil.

One family of beetles

called Chrysomelidae are

known as the leaf beetles.

This family includes

several biocontrol agents

deliberately introduced

into New Zealand to control

invasive weeds such as

alligator weed, ragwort, St

John’s wort and broom.

One native genus in this

family is Eucolaspis which

is commonly found, but

more taxonomic work

is needed to help with

identification. Past species

numbers in this genus

were thought to be as high

as 15. But more recent

publications suggest this

is highly inflated, and that

only three species occur in

mainland New Zealand.

By far the best known of

these is the bronze beetle

(Eucolapsis brunnea), a

medium-sized beetle 4.8-

5mm in length. Its colour

varies from yellow brown

to dark brown and its

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upper surface is shiny and

pitted.

It is commonly found

on manuka, particularly

when flowering, but feeds

on many other species

including apples and stone

fruit from early December

to January.

Bronze beetle larvae

are subterranean and

feed on roots but are not

considered as much of

a pest compared to the

adults.

Find out what’s on from

now until Christmas

OVER 100 programmes and events are

still planned and included in the district

council’s latest What’s On in Selwyn guide.

Packed with heaps to do around the district

for all ages and interests, a copy of the

guide can be collected from district council

facilities in your area.

Get into the pool, hit the gym, explore

new worlds of science, art, history, business,

books and travel. From art to Antarctica

the events and workshops will cover

everything from making your own crafts,

getting active, or enjoying a family bingo

night or sports quiz.

The Days of Ice series in October will

see a week of activities focused on the

continent with a five-part science series for

children on the animals of the continent

through to being transported to the ice

itself through virtual reality experiences of

Sir Edmund Hillary’s Hut and talks from

experienced Antarctic expedition guide

John Rogers.

While November is art month with the

Selwyn Art Series running with classes,

exhibitions and talks.

New events include a Fast 5 netball social

league and have a go sessions to try out

new sports and activities at the Selwyn

Sports Centre, along with a short film road

show with show me shorts and a croissant

workshop.

A twist on Halloween will see an event

marking the Mexican Día de Muertos: Day

of the Dead or halloween discos for the

kids.

Popular favourites that are returning

include SWELL which is back next week


There is a focus on art and history in

the Selwyn District Council’s What’s

on in Selwyn guide.

with events to support older residents and

the popular Re:Kindle interactive sessions

making everything from ink, soap

and spoons to discovering the traditional

Korean sewing style of Jogakbo.

Pick up a programme from your local

Selwyn library, community centre or service

centre or view a copy online at selwyn.

govt.nz/events.

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Henna Candles

Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm

Mendhi is an art form used to

apply beautiful patterns to the

body and objects using powdered

and dried leaves from henna, a

native plant that grows in the

Middle East. Nishi will teach you

how to create beautiful patterns

through the application of henna

on candles. Free. Bookings essential.

Lincoln Event Centre

International Games

Saturday, 2-4pm

Improve your chess skills and

cultural knowledge with Lincoln

University’s International Club,

while enjoying the unique comparisons

between the games of

international chess and Chinese

chess. Held as part of Family

Cultural Diversity Day celebrations,

this event is now online.

Games will be suitable for both

kids and adults to enjoy. Bookings

required.

Online

Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi

by 5pm each Wednesday

Beginners Stone Carving The Butterfly Musketeers

Workshop

Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm

Monday, 9.30-11.30am, 1.30- Join Maria from The Butterfly

3.30pm

Musketeers and learn about

Join local artist Shaugn Briggs the amazing life cycle of the

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will

stone carving. Learn about art bring activities, plants, caterpillars

and even Monarch dress-up

and sculpture, the tools used,

how to use them safely, and cre-

wings and masks to wear and fly Ladbrooks Hall

ate your own sculpture to take

home. There are two separate

workshops, they are outdooronly

events. The first is at Rolleston,

the second at Darfield. In

the case of bad weather, it will be

cancelled. Suitable for 8+ years.

Free. Bookings essential.

Rolleston Community Centre

and Darfield Library

Whānau Friendly Short Film

Series

Monday, 10am-1pm

Take a cushion and some

snacks and enjoy this family

friendly short-film medley

screening these school holidays.

Selwyn Libraries have teamed up

with Show Me Shorts, New Zealand’s

leading international short

film festival. They are a competitive

Academy Awards-accredited

festival that screens nationwide

each spring and this year they

are coming to Selwyn. Free.

Bookings essential, one booking

per family bubble please.

Glenroy Community Hall

around like a butterfly. Suitable

for ages 3+. Free. Bookings essential.

Rolleston Community Centre

Rekindle - Botanical Ink

Making

Saturday, 1-3.30pm

Learn the basics of creating

ink from natural materials,

such as foraged local plants and

food scraps can be used for this

process. Participants will carve

pens from bamboo, and use

these to experiment with different

inks and modifiers to create

a wide range of natural colours.

You will leave with a sample of

ink, your handmade pen, and

the knowledge to keep creating

ink on your own. Take along two

small jars to store your ink in,

and pen and paper if you wish to

take notes. Adults $5 for Selwyn

Libraries members, $10 nonlibrary

members.

Darfield Artweek

Saturday

Public event to celebrate 40

years of Darfield Artweek,

9.30-11am, following the

awards presentation the

previous evening. Volunteers

and friends of the Te Huanui –

Darfield Art Gallery, past and

present, are invited to come

and celebrate the milestone.

Tickets $10. Level 2 restriction

limit of 100 people. The Darfield

Artweek exhibition will open to

the general public at 11am, and

run to October 17.

Darfield Recreation Centre

Yoga Storytimes

Thursday, 10-10.30am

Join in for a special yoga

storytime. Hear stories, then act

them out in yoga poses. Take

your yoga mat or towel to sit on.

Free. Bookings essential. Suitable

for ages 3+

Leeston Library

Hero Day, Friday

2-3pm, Have you

ever wanted to

be a superhero?

Join in dressed

as your favourite

hero, and visit with

Wonder Woman

and Spiderman

from Crowntastic.

Take part in some

superhero training,

fun activities and a

quiz at this school

holiday event,

for all ages. Free.

Bookings essential.

Darfield Library

Learn Filipino (children)

week 2

Friday, 3.30-4.30pm

Enjoy this introduction to the

national language of the Philippines

– Filipino. Jema Tuazon-

Nartea from the Consulate of the

Philippines will be incorporating

discussions of culture along with

language learning for a series of

fun, engaging sessions. There is a

series available for both kids and

adults. Children’s sessions are

at Leeston Library and Darfield

Library. Free. Bookings essential.

Darfield Library

Spooky Storytime

Monday 10.30-11.30am

Go along to the spookiest

storytime of the year. Dress up

and listen to tales of mischief and

magic, hunt for ghostly creatures

hidden in the library, and test

your courage with a challenge.

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Local travel business

bucks the trend

For the last 18 months, during the most tumultuous

period that they have ever experienced, local

Helloworld Rolleston business owners Paul and Sue

Robinson have remained committed to their extensive

client base in the Selwyn region. When their lease

expired in Rolleston Square, and with no immediate

sign of a managed opening of the border, Paul and Sue

decided to kit out a smart portacom on-site beside

their other business RE/MAX Eclipse at 6 Tennyson

Street Rolleston as a temporary means of business

continuation.

Undoubtedly, the travel industry has had the biggest

effect from Covid with very little income for the past

18 months. However, the team at Helloworld have been

feverishly busy assisting their clients and families return

to New Zealand through a maze of regulatory changes,

collapsed cruise lines, continued flight cancellations,

and re-bookings.

“We simply couldn’t close up, despite the financial

pressure we had as we had a multitude of people we

needed to help with refunds and re-bookings,” says Sue.

“We feel the frustration of our clients. We have had

people in tears after cancellations of once-in-a-lifetime

trips, while others, due to health reasons, will never

experience their dream holiday. And that’s been so sad

to deal with. The saving grace was our decision to open

RE/MAX Eclipse Real Estate, which has subsidised

Helloworld and its fixed costs to keep the store open

and some local staff in employment.”

Paul and Sue are now beginning to feel that the

light at the end of the tunnel is starting to emerge

with the UK, USA and other countries opening up for

vaccinated travellers. There is a growing hope that NZ

will have some form of managed opening as soon as

vaccination levels rise.

“We are here for the long term and simply can’t wait

to see the world re-open, and with the pent-up market

waiting for the gears to change, we get the feeling that

people will want to travel with less delay and enjoy

smaller and more unique experiences,” says Sue. “We

can’t wait to be part of this again.”

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Rolleston

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE

Majestic creatures to feature

The Ellesmere A&P Association once had

a role in advocating for improved draught

horse bloodlines in the district. In 1935 a

Clydesdale stallion – from Henley, Otago

- was chosen to travel Selwyn under the

auspices of the association. This scheme

was short-lived. By 1937 the scheme was

expected to make a loss, in view of the

price of horses and the market trend,

and less than whole-hearted support by

members, so the scheme was discontinued.

Horse and Stallion Parades, organised by

the association and held in late September,

were an opportunity for stud owners to

show off their finest bloodlines. Something

akin to the modern-day reality tv series

‘The Bachelorette’, the annual parade was

held prior to the annual Show, allowing

farmers to compare stallions ‘in the flesh’

before mating season began.

Annual ploughing matches, run by the

association from 1920 to 1927 (ploughing

matches were held prior to 1920 and

organised by an independent Ploughing

Match Committee) were a marvellous

spectacle of working horsepower – teams

of beautifully groomed and ribbon

bedecked Clydesdales with polished

harness and sparkling nickel plate.

The abandonment of the ploughing

matches heralded the decline of the role

of the Clydesdale. Show competitors

dwindled as a result. The Ellesmere

Guardian of May 1944 commented that

the 1943 Ellesmere Show was the first

time on record that Clydesdales were

deleted from the programme and ‘many

expressions of regret were voiced that

such a course has been necessary by the

development of mechanical power in

agricultural pursuits’.

In the intervening years the number of

Clydesdale breeders declined and hence

numbers being exhibited at local shows.

That makes it more exciting having the

Clydesdale Association supporting the

special 150th Ellesmere A&P Association

Show this year.

Ploughing matches were run by

the Ellesmere A&P Association

from 1920-1927

Clydesdale from 1920 Jubilee Show

Yearling fillies being judged at the Ellesmere A&P Show, 1934

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE


Digits crossed for Selwyn show

The Ellesmere A & P Committee has its

fingers firmly crossed that the Government

will lift the Level 2 COVID restrictions

in time to allow for the public to attend

the Show’s 150th anniversary at this year’s

‘Selwyn Spring Show’ under Level 1. A

decision will be made by the Committee in

early October as to what level the Selwyn

Spring Show will run at. This could result

in a Level 2 set Show even if a late change

to Level 1 occurs before 16 October. This

special show setting will

over-ride any subsequent

Government determined

late Level 1 changes. If

we remain at Level 2, or

there is a late Government

change to Level 1 just

before the show, then the

show will only be open to

exhibitors with no public

and under tightly managed

conditions. This is because

there simply would not be

enough time to facilitate

the requirements to cater

for an open public event.

Everyone is hoping though

that we can celebrate

under Level 1 with our

gates open to all. The

Association would like to

thank everyone for their

continued support through

these uncertain times and

acknowledges those who

The oldest trophy held by

the Association was first

presented in 1876

to John McKellar’s

Prince Royal.

have entered all the classes with pleasingly

high numbers.

If this happens then everyone will be

delighted to see the mighty Clydesdales

back. Arguably the most majestic of all the

farmed animals and the perennial Show

favourite, the Clydesdale played an integral

role in the development of farming in

Ellesmere. This role will be celebrated at

this year’s show, where the Clydesdales

will be competing for two 150th Show

medallions – Supreme Clydesdale and Best

Clydesdale Handler.

The oldest silverware still

retained by the Association

is an ornate cup first

presented in 1876 to John

McKellar’s ‘Prince Royal’ for

the Ellesmere Agricultural

Association’s Publican’s

Cup Best Draught Entire

travelling the District. John

McKellar was Scottish

born, residing firstly in

Otago upon arrival in New

Zealand, before moving to

Ellesmere. He originally

farmed in Doyleston and

later farmed Oak Farm in

Southbridge until retiring

into Southbridge in 1906.

He was an exhibitor and

prize winner at the first

Ellesmere Show. John was

on the A&P Committee

from 1879-1892 and was

Vice President in 1889.

The 1912 Christchurch Press obituary for

Mr McKellar notes ‘he was well respected

in the stud draught horse business, owning

a number of high-class horses at different

times, several of which were recognised as

the best in Canterbury in their day.

In 1927 the trustees of his estate

presented the Association a mounted

collection of medals won by his horses in

show competition’.

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year are looking very robust so let’s hope

the Government gives the South Island

the green light just in time to see these

wonderful horses back in the show ring.

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE

Foul water more

than storm in

teacup

32

FOOD

Many projects are underway in

Selwyn to protect and improve

freshwater, including attempts

to limit damaging sediment and

stormwater.

Sediment is fine particles of

soil that when it rains, flows

through stormwater drains or

down hillsides, into streams

and rivers. It’s harmful to many

aquatic species, including kōwaro

(Canterbury mudfish), tuna (eel)

and pātiki (flounder).

“Stopping sediment from

entering waterways is crucial, as

sediment smothers fish habitat, makes it

hard for them to see their food, and once

it’s in the waterway, is extremely difficult to

remove,” Selwyn Waihora Zone Delivery

Lead Gill Jenkins said.

Earthworks near waterways and land

developments pose some of the biggest

risks when it comes to sediment in

In Selwyn Waihora zone waterways.

Knowingly allowing sediment to runoff

into waterways can sometimes result in

fines for those responsible.

During a rain was the best time to see

where sediment was coming from both

in urban and rural areas, Jenkins said.

Anyone seeing sediment or erosion

issues during heavy rains, or at building/

construction sites, could call the council’s

incident response hotline on 0800 765

588. “Once we know where it is, we can

investigate and work with those managing

the site to improve their practice.”

Environment Canterbury (ECan) had

an “online toolbox with tips and tricks” to

make sure sites are prepared to handle any

rain events and keep sediment on-site and

out of streams.

Go to esccanterbury.co.nz, get in touch

online or call 0800 324 636.

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FLAVOURS: Use blueberries as a garnish for cheesecake or as an

ingredient.

Sweet treats for

dessert or a snack

With daylight

saving here,

there’s a promise

of summer

and warm

temperatures

to come. These

cold desserts

are plentiful for

when visitors are

due

Cheesecake slice

Serves 10

Ingredients

Base

2 packets Super Wine or

plain Digestive Biscuits,

place in food processor

2 teaspoons cinnamon

250gm butter (melted)

Process the biscuits

into fine crumbs and tip

into large bowl, add cinnamon

and butter and

mix together thoroughly.

Press crumbs into largest

springform pan (or even

bigger container if one is

available) that has been

well greased and lined baking

paper, chill in the fridge

while the filling gets made.

Filling

2 cups caster sugar, place

in mixer bowl with

1kg cream cheese

500g sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla paste

6 eggs (beaten)

Zest of four lemons

Directions

Beat caster sugar/cream

cheese until smooth, add

sour cream, vanilla paste

and eggs, mix well until

smooth and well blended.

Add lemon zest and mix

through thoroughly. Pour

mixture over base, place

in oven on a biscuit tray to

allow for any spillage, and

bake for 1hr and 50min,

or until golden, puffed and

set in the centre, turn oven

off and leave in oven to go

cold (overnight is fine).

When cold, cut into

wedges.

Blueberry

cheesecake

Serves 6

Ingredients

125gm cream cheese,

place in mixer bowl with

1 egg

¼ cup caster sugar

30g butter

1 teaspoon vanilla bean

paste

1/3rd cup blue milk

1 cup self-raising flour

(sifted)

125gm (1 punnet) blueberries

Directions

Mix cream cheese/egg/

caster sugar/butter/vanilla

bean paste together for

2-3min until light and

creamy.

Add milk and beat on

low to combine, add flour,

mix through thoroughly,

then fold blueberries

through.

Melt butter onto and

drop large serving spoonfuls

of batter onto a hot

surface. Cook through.

Whipped cream cheese

topping

Ingredients

125gm cream cheese,

place in mixing bowl with

2 tablespoons caster sugar

2 teaspoons blue milk

2 teaspoons vanilla bean

paste

Extra blueberries

Directions

Beat cream cheese/caster

sugar/milk/vanilla bean

paste for 1-2 minutes until

fluffy. A little more milk

may be added to make the

mixture more spreadable, if

desired.

Easy pavlova

Serves 6

Ingredients

8 large egg whites, place

in mixer with two cups

caster sugar, 1 desert

spoon malt vinegar, 1

desertspoon vanilla essence

Directions

Beat a full speed for 12-

15min until very stiff.

Mould mixture into

shape

on a well greased tray that

has been lined with at least

two thicknesses of baking

paper and splashed with a

tiny amount of water.

Bake at 150 deg C for

30min, then reduce temperature

to 100 deg C or 1

hour.

Let it go completely cold

in the oven.



GARDENING 33

Fill your garden with delicious treats

• By Henri Ham

OCTOBER IS probably one of

the busiest months in the garden

– the jobs are endless but it’s also

a fun time to fill up your garden

with delicious treats such as

cucumbers, basil, tomatoes and

pops of colour.

General tidy up:

• Mulch your gardens to retain

moisture and suppress weed

growth

• Deadhead flowers to

encourage more growth

• Clean up dead leaves and

twigs as they may be harbouring

disease

• Remove moss from paths and

driveways

• Keep on top of your weeds

• Clean your tools – your

garden tools will be getting a

workout this season. Give them a

good clean and apply some olive

oil to prevent rust.

• Feed strawberries and

passionfruit

Cucumbers, capsicums, chillies,

pumpkins, tomatoes and zucchini

– it’s their time to shine. If you’re

new to gardening or thinking of

giving it a go – now is the perfect

time to dig in and get started.

If you’re still experiencing cold

snaps and frost in your area, we

recommend holding off planting

your tomatoes until the weather

warms up.

SUCCULENT: It’s now time to get your cucumber plants in the garden, you will be rewarded when it comes time to

make those summer salads. Russian tarragon is a must-have in any garden, it has a strong anise flavour.

Kumara, a Kiwi favourite

wouldn’t you say? If you’re

planting kumara this year, make

sure your soil isn’t too acidic.

Kumara prefers soil with a pH

level of around 6.0 to 6.5 – to get

the best of your crop make sure

that the base of your soil is solid

as this will prevent the roots from

growing all over the place and

encourage more tubers.

Basil and russian tarragon are

a must-have in any herb garden.

Basil works well planted amongst

your tomatoes to deter any bugs,

apparently, it intensifies the taste

of the tomato too.

Russian tarragon which is

actually part of the lettuce family

has quite a strong anise flavour,

it works well with roasts and as a

garnish.

Salad planting, keep planting

your lettuce, spring onions so that

you have plenty in the warmer

months.

If you’re after a berry-filled

summer, start planting your

raspberry, blueberry and

blackberry bushes now.

Just remember that slugs are

still about, try using a bait to

prevent these little guys from

eating all your hard work.

Add some colour to your

garden. Cosmos, dahlias,

gazanias, livingstone daisies and

petunias are popular this time

of year – these varieties are great

for border, bedding and hanging

baskets which is great for those

that have smaller gardens. Plant

some flowers around your vege

garden too to encourage those

little pollinators.

It’s also time to spray your roses

to prevent any fungal disease, it’s

also a good time to feed them as

they’ll be growing like crazy at the

moment.

Your lawns will be growing

at a rapid rate this month, keep

them looking lush by occasionally

applying lawn fertiliser is a blend

of nutrients that your lawn will

love, the high levels of nitrogen

will encourage thick, healthy

growth and prevent disease.

Keep an eye out for broadleaf

– if you spot some make sure to

spray them with weedkiller so

that they don’t take over your

hard work and resow any patchy

areas

Plant whatever takes your fancy.

If you’re a beginner gardener

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Once you have chosen where and what you are

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If you have an established garden that needs

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Stagger your planting. For example, if you plant

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• Establish a good watering routine. Plants will bolt to seed

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• Make sure they have enough nutrients to sustain healthy

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MY WIFE AND I have called it

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Firstly, our power went off

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preparedness – generator, gas

cooker, torches and plenty of

batteries – for 24 hours we struggled

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overnight low of a miserable -5

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Secondly, the fluctuating power

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house, spelt the end of one of our

freezers, it was full of frozen food,

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and was well past its used by date.

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off-road, four-wheel-drive ability,

it’s the sedate and versatile carryall

that will also whisk families to

all those environments we travel

to on a daily basis and, might I

add, in comfort.

Nissan has just released a new

Navara, well, it’s a new shape with

a major overhaul inside, but the

mechanicals are largely a carryover.

That’s fine, the 2.3-litre

four-cylinder diesel engine is a

cracker in terms of sophistication,

so much so that Nissan must

have the other ute manufacturers

thinking hard about refinement.

The Navara also has a complex

rear suspension; gone are the

old leaf springs that are mostly

traditional with today’s pick-ups,

the Navara has a coil spring,

multiple-link set-up that locates

the live rear axle. It eliminates a

lot of the jiggle you get with utes

over uneven surfaces.

At the other end the twinturbocharged

diesel is rated by

Nissan at 140kW and 450Nm. The

origins of this engine hark back to

Nissan’s early alliance with Renault

and that collaboration shows,

there are high power outputs and

a smoothness that’s hard to match.

There’s no lumpy diesel throb here,

it works away in a soft, silent manner

and is very responsive. Not

only do the power outputs impress

through its 2298cc displacement,

it is also a fuel miser.

Nissan claims a 7.6-litre per

100km combined cycle average.

My time with the evaluation

vehicle required a lot of inner-city

running around incorporating

those tasks I mentioned in my

FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE: Genuine off-road ability.

NISSAN NAVARA ST-X: Home appliances are easily catered for on the ute’s deck..

introduction. That being the

case, I wasn’t expecting to come

close to Nissan’s claims, but I

did return it to the dealership

with 9l/100km showing on the

readout. On my long highway

run to Hororata and Dunsandel,

a steady 100km/h cruise had the

engine sipping fuel at the rate of

6l/100km instantaneously, the

rev counter pointing to a lazy

1750rpm in seventh gear.

Yes, the ST-X has an automatic

seven-speeder and it, too, is one

of relative smoothness, shifts are

quick and can be encouraged

through a sequential shifting system

at the main gearshift lever.

Another interesting driveline

function is the four-mode

drive-type selector, it ranges

from standard to sport, tow and

off-road, I largely left it in normal

mode, but for those who like to

explore maximum efficiencies

those modes are there to help.

Elsewhere, the Navara is also

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5.2m it is a big vehicle and a trial

to fit into a standard city metered

car park, but it has a purpose

and it’s unashamedly suited for

that. On the deck you can load

the traditional one-tonne, and it

is rated with a 3500kg tow figure

(braked).

In terms of transportation it

will also carry five adults, the rear

seats don’t have a lot of rake but

• Price – Nissan Navara ST-

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• Dimensions – Length,

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• Configuration – Fourcylinder,

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• Performance – 0-100km/h,

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• Fuel usage – 7.6l/100km

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Up front there are heated seats

(full leather trim), and as much

technology as you could expect

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is fitted in ST-X models

along with cruise control and full

electrics.

On the highway the Navara

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enters a corner with solid turn-in

and little transition of weight. The

rear is far from lively and even

though part of my highway evaluation

was on wet roads, I never

thought the suspension would

let me down in terms of keeping

the tyres gripping well the road

surface.

Interestingly, the Navara rides

on 255/60 x 18in Toyo tyres and

they must be commended for

their quiet operating manner and

effective feedback to the driver.

Nissan has a comprehensive

Navara line-up – single-cab, king

cab and double cab – with two

and four-wheel-drive drivelines

and manual and automatic transmission

options.

The range starts from $41,990

and ends at $67,990 for the flashy

Pro 4X. I drove that model prior

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MILITARY EXERCISE

Exercise Bravo Rua

21-22 October 2021

The general public is to be advised that a New

Zealand Army Exercise will be conducted in the

Oxford Forest area over the period 21-22 Oct 2021.

The exercise will involve up to 40 personnel of Bravo

Company, 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand

Infantry Regiment from Burnham Military Camp.

Training will involve soldiers conducting foot patrols

and vehicle movement in the vicinity of Oxford Forest.

Blank rounds and pyrotechnics will be used from

10am 21st Oct until 1pm 22nd October. The exercise

will also involve the movement of troops and vehicles

by day and night. Soldiers will be wearing uniforms,

packs and carrying weapons.

The New Zealand Army takes fire risk seriously and

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For more information please contact:

LT Joshua Royal on 027 624 5757

Administration | HR | Bookkeeping

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021 492 481 | wendy@roigard.com | www.roigard.com

CANTERBURY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD

Disposal of land at

35 James Street, Lincoln

(currently Lincoln Maternity Hospital)

Canterbury DHB is proposing to dispose of

the property at 35 James Street, Lincoln.

The property comprises a land area of

5,401m 2 and contains the original maternity

building and a dental building. These

services are being relocated to Rolleston

on completion of the Selwyn Health Hub

scheduled for December 2021, after which

the land at 35 James Street will be surplus

to DHB requirements for health purposes.

The DHB is required by the New Zealand

Public Health and Disability Act to consider

any public views on disposal of DHB land

prior to proceeding with the disposal

process.

Additional information and an online

submission form (also printable)

can be found at cdhb.health.nz/

landdisposallincoln.

If you want to make a free text submission,

email propertyconsultation@cdhb.health.nz,

putting 35 James St in the email heading

please.

If you would prefer to have an oral

submission recorded please

phone 03 364 4101.

Submissions close 5pm on

Friday 5th November 2021.

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• Flexibility around days and hours is required at times

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

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After 18 years in the New Zealand

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on a whole new career.

The former frontline senior sergeant recently graduated from

Ara Institute of Canterbury with a New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing

and is now working in aged care in Rangiora where she grew up.

Ally says she’d “seen it all” as a police officer. “I attended some pretty horrific

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“I’d heard Ara was a fantastic place to learn. I loved the whole learning

environment and the buzz of learning - it reminded me of my Police College

days.”

During her studies, Ally had clinical placements in a variety of health

settings. “I got to watch two emergency caesarean sections,” she says. “That

was amazing - I cried under my facemask!”

When she was in the Police, Ally loved working with the elderly. Now that

she’s gained her nursing diploma, she’s thrilled to be working with seniors

again – this time as an enrolled nurse at Bainswood on Victoria in Rangiora.

“Ara equipped me with the skills and confidence to work with our elderly

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Not so long ago, Steph Crosson

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That was until she decided she wanted

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experience and the buzz of

learning.

”

Enrolled nurse

Ally Ealam.

“I had this overwhelming feeling that it wasn’t enough,” she says.

Her job involved working around engineers and she started to become

interested in what they were doing and why. “I kinda just wanted to be

part of that.” So, she took the “daunting” step of enrolling in a mechanical

engineering degree at Ara.

Three years later and instead of driving a digger, Steph has the skills to

design one. “I could design the hydraulic systems, the components within it

and even the things the diggers are building.”

Before coming to Ara, Steph’s last experience of education was at high

school in Timaru. She never thought she’d come back to study, but once she

took the plunge, she thrived in Ara’s hands-on learning environment.

“Ara was great – the whole way through. I wouldn’t study anywhere else.

The class sizes were perfect to me because you got to know everyone, and

everybody helped each other out. The facilities were awesome, and the

tutors were great, really supportive.”

Steph says being a woman in engineering has been no problem. “There’s

definitely a place for women in engineering because we bring a new

perspective to problem solving and creativity. I never felt excluded at Ara – it

was a really supportive learning space and so much fun.”

International consultancy company Beca offered Steph a job as she neared

the completion of her studies and she says she couldn’t have asked for a

better end to her degree.

“I just really want to encourage anyone – it doesn’t matter your age or your

background – that study is a viable option. Life’s too short to muck around.

Just own your life and make it happen. Learn more, know more, do more.”


Building skills for a

brighter future

Tony Siva is proudly Samoan and

even prouder since he took a trades

course at Ara and got himself an

apprenticeship to become a builder.

Why did you choose to learn a trade?

To build a better future for my family by becoming a qualified builder. Also,

the course was free through Ara’s Pacific Trades Training scheme.

What was your experience at Ara like?

I thought it would be awkward because of my age, being surrounded by

kids who just finished school. But my tutors were great – they made learning

relevant and fun – and I was encouraged all the way.

What did you enjoy most about your course?

As well as learning how to build a house and things like retaining walls, decks

and fences, we learned how to interpret our culture through woodwork, so I

also made a To’oto’o (Samoan chief’s staff).

What kind of support did you receive through

Pacific Trades Training?

There’s lots of care and support provided - like bus money, petrol vouchers,

food vouchers, counsellors and advisors. And Ara’s

Pacific Island Students Association offers a lot too.

What are you doing now?

I’m doing my apprenticeship at Home NZ Construction.

What are your plans for the future?

I want to buy or build my own house and hopefully go back to Samoa to help

rebuild my village.

What advice would you give to anyone contemplating study?

It’s never too late to study or change your career path. If you work hard and

put the time and effort into a trade, I guarantee you’ll reap the benefits.

“

It’s never too late

to study or change

your career path.

”

Carpentry graduate

Tony Siva.

“

We’re here to support you

in the best way we can.

”

Support at the ready

for all learners

Ara’s dedicated Disability Services

team has a simple objective: equity

in education.

“We aim to level the playing field to allow students with impairments to have

equitable access to their chosen course and future path,” explains Ara disability

advisor, Rose Edgar.

Ara can help support students with almost any impairment or long-term medical

condition including dyslexia, epilepsy, autism spectrum conditions, chronic

fatigue, mental health difficulties (e.g. depression), traumatic brain injury, or

hearing, visual and physical impairments such as spina bifida and paralysis.

The team works with students to find supports or adjustments that will help

reduce any barriers they face due to disabilities or health conditions. “That

might be extra time for exams, finding technology which supports their learning,

communicating with tutors about changes that need to be made during classes,

or connecting students with other support services in and around Ara,” says

student advisor, Kirstie McHale. “Once a student signs up with us, we work

with them to create an individualised access plan which outlines the targeted

support in place for them.”

Kirstie adds that for some students, reader/writer assistance in an exam can be

the difference between passing and failing. “Timed exams can be a real barrier

for students with learning difficulties that affect their reading or writing. Having

a support person to read questions aloud,

or write down verbal answers, allows students to show what they know in an

exam situation more accurately.”

Support is available across all Ara campuses and Rose encourages individuals

to contact Disability Services as soon as they’re thinking about studying at Ara.

“We understand that people are sometimes apprehensive about asking for help.

Often people attach a stigma to the word disability and won’t seek the help

they’re entitled to, but we encourage anyone who could benefit from our help to

get in touch. We’re here to support you in the best way we can. The smartest thing

you can do for your study is to make use of all the support available to you.”

For more information, email disability@ara.ac.nz

or phone 03 940 8089.


more than 150 career-enhancing study options

Arts & media

• Applied visual art

• Broadcasting: journalism/radio/screen and

television

• Creative practice

• Digital media and design

• Fashion design

• Information design

• Motion design

• Music arts

• Performing arts/Music theatre

• Photography

• Visual communication design

Business

• Accounting

• Administration and technology

• Agribusiness

• Business information systems

• Event management

• First line management

• Human resource management

• Innovation and entrepreneurship

• Marketing and sales

• Operations and production management

• Project management

• Small business management

• Strategic management

• Supply chain logistics

Digital Technologies

• Computing

• Cisco training programmes

• Cybersecurity

• Digital technology

• Information communication technologies

• Information systems

• Information technology essentials

• Software development

• Systems administration

• Technical support

• Web development and design

Engineering & architecture

• Architectural technology

• Building information modelling

• Civil engineering

• Computer aided design

• Construction management

• Electrical engineering

• Electronics engineering

• Interior design (residential)

• Mechanical engineering

• Quantity surveying

Health & science

• Animal science

• Health promotion

• Human nutrition

• Laboratory science

• Medical imaging

• Midwifery

• Nursing

• Osteopathy

• Postgraduate nursing and health science

• Pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting

education

• Professional supervision

• Social work

• Support work

• Sport and exercise science

• Veterinary nursing

Hospitality & service industries

• Baking

• Barbering

• Barista

• Beauty therapy

• Cookery

• Food and beverage service

• Food safety

• Hairdressing

• Hospitality

• Hospitality management

• Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)

• Makeup and skincare

• Massage therapy

• Patisserie

• Travel and tourism

Language, culture & education

• Adult and tertiary teaching

• Adult literacy and numeracy education

• Early childhood education

• English

• Japanese

• Outdoor education

• Samoan

• Supported learning

• Sustainable practice

• Teacher education

• Te Reo Māori

Trades

• Automotive engineering

• Automotive refinishing

• Carpentry

• Construction

• Electrical trades

• Engineering trades

• Engineering fabrication

• Joinery

• Mechanical engineering trades

• Painting and decorating

• Plumbing, drainlaying and gasfitting

Degree and

diploma preparation

The Certificate in Study and Career Preparation

can equip you with skills, confidence and entry

requirements for higher-level study in a wide range

of subjects. Contact us for details.

Explore all the options

at ara.ac.nz

0800 24 24 76

Talk to us about fees-free study, scholarships and other

financial support.

the BeSt PRoPeRtieS AcRoSS

the SeLWYn DiStRict

INSIDE

PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 6th octoBeR, 2021

Love the Location, Love the Potential!

Proudly presented for sale, the former ‘C.M. Sucklings Store’

in Tai Tapu was constructed in 1896 and has served the local

community in many forms since its inception and offers a unique

opportunity to purchase a piece of Tai Tapu’s history and restore

it to its former glory. Radiating all the historic charm & enduring

beauty of yesteryear, this character-filled property is nestled

in an idyllic setting just across the road from Tai Tapu’s Heritage

Listed and picturesque Public Library and St Pauls Anglican

Church. The property is also just a short stroll to Tai Tapu school,

popular eateries & Tai Tapu’s renowned 18-hole golf course. On

offer is a spacious floor plan which boasts multiple living zones

including a cosy family lounge with log burner, a lovely formal

sitting room with a bay window, plus a generous game’s room/

bar which opens to the sun-drenched front verandah. Two of

the four bedrooms are located on the ground floor, with two

further bedrooms upstairs plus a large attic space that offers

potential to be developed into additional living space. A dining

area off the kitchen opens to a sunny patio and the private, fully

fenced 700sqm section beyond, providing a peaceful spot to

relax and unwind. With lots of love needed, someone with vision

and DIY experience will be able to create either a fabulous family

home or perhaps a Bed & Breakfast or local business without

the restrictions of being Heritage listed. Being located on the

main route to the popular holiday destination of Akaroa approx.

1 hour away and only 20 minutes approx. to Christchurch, astute

purchasers will see its fantastic potential.

Our vendors instructions are clear, this property must be sold on

or before the Deadline!

Deadline Sale:

All offers to be presented at 4pm, Thursday

28th October 2021 (unless sold prior)

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz

Listing ID: RLL30138

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston

Emma Langton-George

Contact:

Mobile: 027 555 0568

Dwayne Bloomfield

Contact:

Mobile: 021 163 9874

855 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu

Open Home: Sun 10th Oct 1:15 to 1:45pm & Thurs 14th Oct 1:00 to 1:30pm

Get the power

of three offices

working for you

Ray White Rolleston,

Lincoln & West Melton

Sales - Property Management - Loan Market

Residential - Lifestyle - Commercial

Lincoln - 03 325 7299

Rolleston - 03 347 9988

West Melton - 03 347 9933

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Rolleston 36 Levi Road

The jewel in the crown

Levi Road is without question one of the most popular areas in Rolleston; therefore, this 329m2 red brick home

situated on 4 Hectares will be a much sought after piece of real estate. A modern, roomy entranceway to the home

and a large open-plan living/kitchen/dining area with a second lounge provides a wonderful sense of space. With 3

good-sized bedrooms on offer downstairs, plus two bathrooms and a 3-car garage, the property can accommodate

family and friends on any occasion. It also boasts a purpose built stand-alone laundry area. Upstairs houses the

master bedroom with its own ensuite with spa bath, heated floor, and walk-in robe. This room leads to an outside

balcony where you get a lovely, elevated view of the beautiful garden below and the lush green paddocks. There is

also a small room upstairs that can be a 5th bedroom or office space. This is all protected by its own internal security

system. Also on offer are the 55m2 shed, ideal for storage/shelter breaks, and a 54m2 cottage with its own private

entranceway. This is a property NOT to be missed.

4 3 2 3

Auction 4.00pm, Wed 20th Oct, 2021, (unless sold prior),

Auction : 36 Levi Road 7678

View Sun 10 Oct 1.00 - 2.00pm

Web pb.co.nz/ROL95904

Justin Le Lievre

M 022 628 1306

E justinl@pb.co.nz

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

Proud to be here

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Rolleston 5B Moore Street

Location Location Location

This hidden gem is tucked away on a private rear section and only a few minutes walk to the heart of Rolleston. Once

you've entered the gates, you will be well impressed by the space and comfort that this section provides.

The lovely home has a great open plan space that is the heart of the home and comprises of a kitchen that flows

seamlessly through the dining and living area. A heat pump, wood burner and HRV system provide very effective

heating throughout the home. Further accommodation is provided by three double bedrooms, a family bathroom

that comprises of a bath and separate shower with wet floor. The separate laundry is also ideal to keep those

unwanted jobs out of sight. Ranch sliders lead out to the covered decking and beyond to the fully fenced grounds,

which are generous in proportion and provides a great space for outdoor entertaining and the children and pets to

play. Additional features are the garden sheds, and the over sized double garage, which is a great spot for that mancave,

tinker space or toys. Strong interest is anticipated for this thriving location. Get in touch with us today for further

information.

*Selwyn District Council advise that this property is in the key activity centre and also zoned for retail, subject to

permitted activities and regulations. We recommend interested parties make their own enquiries.


3 1 1 3 2

For Sale By Negotiation

View By appointment

Web pb.co.nz/ROU96539

Tanya Marillier

M 027 383 3844

E tanya@pb.co.nz

Monty Marillier

M 021 943 973

E Monty@pb.co.nz

Proud to be here

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Rolleston 64 Brookside Road

**Under Offer**

This beautifully presented home is a real gem....it's a perfect starter home for a young family, or is ideal for those

wishing to downsize to a smaller home without compromising on garaging or garden space. Internally, the home

comprises a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances that extends into the dining & living area. The living room

is a great space to settle down for the evening in front of the fire, and also enjoys great indoor/outdoor flow to the

sheltered raised sun-drenched deck area. There are 3 generous double bedrooms, a good sized family bathroom & a

separate laundry. Car enthusiasts & home handymen will love the workspace provided by the detached 7m x 9m

garaging (which fits 3 cars and extra height in part of it), whilst the pretty 1011m2 fully fenced garden, is simply

perfect for the little ones and pets alike. Be in quick for this one!

3 1 1

For Sale By Negotiation

View By appointment


Angela Hunt

M 021 548 777

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

Holly Siddons

M 020 4153 5251

E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz


Proud to be here

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Rolleston 42 Quartz Drive

Calling all families!

This great 4 bedroom home is located in the popular Stonebrook subdivision. It is well sited on a fully fenced, 843m2

section to capture all day sun and offers excellent functional open plan living with a large separate lounge. The

kitchen is well appointed with Fisher & Paykel appliances, great bench space, and has plenty of storage space. The

Master bedroom offers an extra-large double robe and a well-appointed ensuite. Offering a further 2 generous double

bedrooms with large built-in robes and a smaller bedroom with double robe which could be utilised as a great guest

bedroom or large office. The family bathroom is complimented by a separate toilet with basin. The laundry with

benchtop is housed in the internal access double garage and there is extra storage in the ceiling plus the addition of

all the extra cupboards and workbench which are also included. The private and spacious easy-care backyard will be

very easy to either relax in while being able to keep an eye on the kids. With back yard access through the double

gate, there is also plenty of off-street parking for additional vehicles, trailer, boat or caravan etc. This great property is

convenient to local amenities including a great range of supermarkets, shops, cafes, and health care providers. Zoned

for West Rolleston Primary School and Rolleston College with numerous childcare facilities nearby.

4 2 2 2

For Sale Buyers $870,000+

View By appointment


Angela Hunt

M 021 548 777

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz

Holly Siddons

M 020 4153 5251

E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz


Proud to be here

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Rolleston 6 Haymakers Crescent

Immaculate with Early Possession Available

Our vendors have made clear plans and a move is imminent. This immaculate 4 year old home feels right as soon as

you walk through the door.

• A large sunny master with ensuite and WIR

• 2 open-plan living areas interconnecting with the central kitchen

• Induction cooking, double fridge space and huge entertainers island bench

• Lovely near new feature window furnishings

• Alarm system

• Beautiful garden outlook and shade pergola

• Secure 684m2 fully-fenced section with trailer access

• Quiet street surrounded by other quality homes and on the doorstep to stunning Cole's Fields.

Our instructions are to sell, and with a speedy settlement available the opportunity to own this home may be closer

than you think! Call NOW to view.


4 2 2 2

Auction 5.00pm, Thu 14th Oct, 2021, (unless sold prior)

View Wed 6 Oct 4.00 - 4.30pm

Sat 9 Oct 3.00 - 3.30pm

Sun 10 Oct 3.00 - 3.30pm


Sarah Yeates

M 027 447 2719 P 03 929 0306

E sarahy@pb.co.nz

Proud to be here

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West Melton 28 Rotherham Drive

Excellent location with four car garaging!

This beautiful home, located on an established, spacious 1300+sqm section and set in the prestigious Gainsborough

subdivision is not to be missed! You will be impressed with the feeling of 'grandeur' that the monopitch roof and high

stud ceilings create. The lovely open-plan kitchen features a 90cm gas hob and walk-in-pantry. Well positioned for

both shelter and sun, the light and bright living areas have great indoor/outdoor flow to the fully fenced, irrigated

gardens. The separate lounge, with access to a second outdoor entertainment area, has a gas fireplace and is the

ideal retreat and a great spot to cozy up. The large master bedroom overlooks its own private courtyard, perfect for a

spa or early morning coffee, and has a walk-in-robe and ensuite with a large tiled shower. Further accommodation is

provided by three north-facing, sunny double bedrooms and a gorgeous tiled family bathroom. Heating is taken care

of with the gas fireplace and two heat pumps. The drive-through double garage opens to a sealed parking area and

further double garaging in the back of the property - perfect space for all your toys! Within walking distance to West

Melton Primary, a decile 10 school, and amenities, this property is also only a 15 minute drive to a major shopping

centre.


4 2 2 4

Auction 4.30pm, Wed 20th Oct, 2021, (unless sold prior)

View Thu 7 Oct 5.00 - 5.30pm

Sun 10 Oct 12.30 - 1.00pm


Tanya Marillier

M 027 383 3844

E tanya@pb.co.nz

Monty Marillier

M 021 943 973

E Monty@pb.co.nz

Proud to be here

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Dunsandel Main South Road

Irrigated productive bare land

21.09ha located 3km from Dunsandel Township. Conservatively farmed as a sheep breeding and finishing unit by

vendors for the past 50 years. Five main paddocks of Templeton soil, post electric wire fencing, plus established live

hedge and tree shelters. Implement plus 2 bay hay barn. Ideal first farm or grazing block.

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 28th October, 2021 at

2.00pm

View By appointment

Web pb.co.nz/LEL89596

Noel Lowery

M 027 432 8859

E noell@pb.co.nz


Proud to be here

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Darfield 1494 Telegraph

Lifestyle Plus - Darfield

Space, shelter privacy and an entertainers delight are all features which set this property apart. The substantially

renovated five bedroom plus office home features open plan kitchen dinning living along with a lounge and games

room. The open plan living is well considered and connects superbly to the sheltered outdoor area and pool. Central

heating and double glazing combine to ensure comfortable living. The sweeping lawns, mature shelter and specimen

plantings all combine to make this a standout offering.

The two hectare property is subdivided into three paddocks, has ample garaging, a hayshed and other outbuildings.

Only 25 minutes to Christchurch or one hour to the mountains this is your opportunity to secure a special offering to

the market. Viewing will impress.

5 3 1 2

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 13th October, 2021 at

1.00pm

View Thu 7 Oct 5.30 - 6.15pm

Sun 10 Oct 1.30 - 2.15pm

Web pb.co.nz/DFL97116

Matt Collier

M 027 205 6626

E mattc@pb.co.nz


Proud to be here

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M-A

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOME

WEST MELTON - 193 Lawford Road

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY ON 5.5 HECTARES

• Two dwellings plus a pool in a prime location

• 230m 2 (approx.) main dwelling built 1976, three

bedroom plus study, two living areas in original

condition

• Self contained two bedroom european portable

home only meters from main dwelling

• Super sized conservatory /room

• Located on the sought after address of

Lawford Road

• Well subdivided 5.5 hectares (approx.)

• Endless potential to add value and modernise

Viewing: Sun 1.00 – 1.30pm

Deadline Sale: To be sold by Deadline Sale

closing at 1pm, Tuesday 19th October 2021

(unless sold prior)

View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0923

Andrew Taylor

027 435 5930

andrew@marealestate.co.nz

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOME

LINCOLN - 47 Oaks Drive

SUMMER IN LINCOLN ?

• Sunny 158m 2 (approx.) three bedroom home,

built in 2019

• Immaculately landscaped, easy-care 651m 2 (approx.)

section

• Seamless indoor/outdoor flow onto Kwila decking &

patio

• Master bedroom includes ensuite & walk in wardrobe

• Main bathroom features a double vanity &

separate toilet with handbasin

• Tech perks: electric blinds & futuristic home

automation system

• Spa pool & other attractive bonus chattels

included in sale

Viewing: Sun 2.00 – 3.00pm

Deadline Sale: To be sold by Deadline Sale

closing at 2pm, Wednesday 20th October 2021

(unless sold prior)

View: www.marealestate.co.nz

Amelia Nisbet

027 376 3868

amelia@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

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CONSIDERING A MOVE?

DON’T PAY MORE FEES

THAN YOU NEED TO

It’s no secret that the property market has been very

buoyant with some outstanding sales being achieved in all

price ranges. In this changing and unpredictable market, it

is imperative that you have an experienced, knowledgeable,

local and skilled agent working hard for you in achieving

the best possible price for your property.

If you are considering a move or would like to discuss the

process of selling your property, then I would love to hear

from you. Please call me anytime for a confidential chat

on 027 636 3576.

Here are some of my recent sales:

Jackie Derrick

027 636 3576

jackie@marealestate.co.nz

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

ROLLESTON - 6 Baxter Crescent

ROLLESTON - 56 Kemble Drive

ROLLESTON - 29 Kendon Drive

ROLLESTON - 8 Slate Street

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

ROLLESTON - 73 Dynes Road

ROLLESTON - 19 Henley Close

ROLLESTON - 58a Stonebrook Drive

ROLLESTON - 4 Tawton Lane

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

ROLLESTON - 30 Andesite Drive

ROLLESTON - 213 Lowes Road

ROLLESTON - 1089 Goulds Road

ROLLESTON - 31 Lydiard Drive

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

M-A

MATSON & ALLAN

REAL ESTATE LIMITED

‘The

Selwyn

Experts’

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural Property

Licensed REAA2008

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Unassuming Quality!

If you’re seeking style with substance, then look no

further. This home’s crisp lines and interconnected

living offer contemporary ambience with a

distinctive personality.

The timeless configuration cleverly separates

public and private spaces, ensuring family harmony

no matter your age or stage. Living is generous,

with both open plan and separate options, while a

separate study or snug offers further flexibility. The

remainder of the floorplan includes four double

bedrooms, master with ensuite and sought-after

separate storage loaded laundry and double

garaging.

The living areas are complemented by a

sophisticated Marantz home entertainment system

and the home is heated via a ducted system

keeping you cosy in winter but given the home’s sunsaturated

orientation, you’ll hardly need to use it.

Busy professionals will appreciate low maintenance

construction and garden with ample space for

entertaining friends and family. The indoor-outdoor

flow to the west facing deck houses an inbuilt BBQ

and fridge. Along with this, and the generous kitchen

and walk-in scullery you will surely enjoy some

mouth-watering meals.

Located opposite a park, complete with basketball

court and playground, allows plenty of outdoor

activities for family fun without the upkeep a large

section requires.

Our vendors have secured another alternative for

their family and are keen to move to the next phase

of their lives.

MEET YOUR SELWYN Team

Hornby

28 Pentire Parade - Lincoln

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Auction: Wednesday 20 th October at Russley Golf Club

(428 Memorial Avenue) @ 12.30 pm (unless sold prior)

View: harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz ID# LN3432

Open Home: See online for details or by appointment

Office 03 349 9919

Lincoln Office 03 662 9933

Rolleston Office 03 347 4711

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Jan Green & RossMitchell

03 662 9933

027 222 8736 | 027 222 9495

jan.green@harcourts.co.nz

ross.mitchell@harcourts.co.nz

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Four Seasons Realty

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Four Seasons Realty

Foundation

Four Seasons Realty

GIVING BACK

TO OUR LOCAL

COMMUNITIES!

Harcourts have long been supporters of the local community and

truly believe in giving back. We joined the Harcourts Foundation from

its inception as a vehicle to give back to the communities who have

supported us over the years.

Every property sold by Harcourts Four Seasons Realty has a compulsory

donation to the Harcourts Foundation. Over the years we have given

approximately 80 grants to schools, clubs and charities in our local area.

RECENT DONATIONS

Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Society of Christchurch

Good Night Sleep Tight

Gilberthorpe School

Four Seasons Realty

For more information:

0800 789 10 11

fourseasons@harcourts.co.nz

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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THIS WEEK’S

Auctions

WED

6 OCTOBER 12:00 PM

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.

(Unless sold prior)

AUCTION

Lot 92, 84 & 77 Stage 3 Townsend Fields

Harcourts ID: RG9522

Rolleston 94 Charlbury Drive

Harcourts ID: RL2528

Christine Tallott

027 490 6042

Caine Hopcroft

027 330 1002

NOW

DEADLINE SALE

Phone for

more details

AUCTION

ChCh Central 9/420 Hagley Avenue

Harcourts ID: BF36496

AUCTION

Hanmer Springs 30 Leamington Street

Harcourts ID: HS9577

Glen Young

022 493 7037

Harley & June Manion

021 149 8050 | 021 823 824

AUCTION

Hanmer Springs 128 Hanmer Springs Road


AUCTION

Leeston 12 Cassini Place

Harcourts ID: BF36475

Harley & June Manion

021 149 8050 | 021 823 824

Glen Young

022 493 7037

AUCTION

Templeton 153 Chattertons Road

Harcourts ID: RL2527

AUCTION

Aidanfield 3 Eaglesome Avenue

Harcourts ID: HR5818

Katie Harrison

021 135 0887

Mia Lu

021 356 584

AUCTION

Hanmer Springs 282 Woodbank Road


AUCTION

Kaiapoi 6a Evans Place

Harcourts ID: PLS4457

Jackie Frame

027 435 9810

Charlotte Berry & Nathan Gilbert

027 772 5465 | 021 668 925

LAST WEEK’S

Sold

AUCTIONS

West Melton 2 Wilfield Drive

Rolleston 15 Blue Jean Ave

Rolleston 8 Spirit Terrace

Rolleston 27 Ragley Way

Cashmere 9 Bengal Drive

Rolleston 1112 Newtons

Wigram 42 Deal Street

Rangiora 47 Koura Drive

Lincoln 6 Halpin Drive

Hanmer Springs 9 Woodbank Road

Halswell 1 McDermott Place

Mairehau 64 Kellys Road

Your home for local property

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Four Seasons Realty

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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

2-3 bedrooms

1-2 bathrooms

Flexible on section size

Price up to $670,000

Contact

Felicity D-C 027 779 9006

felicity.dc@raywhite.com

Rolleston & Surrounds

Bare land block

2-4 acres


Contact



Rolleston & Surrounds

3+ bedrooms

Investment property


Contact



Rolleston

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 car garaging


Contact



Rolleston

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

2 living areas

Faringdon sub-division


Contact

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537

leisa.webster@raywhite.com

Rolleston

2 bedrooms

1+ bathrooms


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

Sections wanted

450m2 - 1100m2

Price $380,000 +

(depending on section size)

Contact

Trina Rea 027 424 6901

trina.rea@raywhite.com

Lincoln/Rolleton

3 bedrooms

1-2 bathrooms


Contact

Trina Rea 027 424 6901


Lincoln/Rolleston

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms


Contact

Trina Rea 027 424 6901


Lincoln/Rolleston

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

New or near new executive home

Any price considered

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

Section 1000m2 plus

Price up to high $800,000’s

Contact



Selwyn

Lifestyle block

Bare land 2 acres plus

Suitable to build dream home on

Closer to Christchurch preferred

Contact



Rolleston

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Section 700m2 plus


Contact



Selwyn

Section

1000m2


Contact



Hororata/Coalgate/Darfield/

Kirwee

3-4 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms

Good size section

Price $400,000 - $500,000

Contact



Rolleston

4 double bedrooms

2 bathrooms, 2 car garage

Section 700m2+

Flexible on price

Contact



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

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY

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


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!

Lincoln

3-4 bedrooms

Established section space

Longer settlement preferred


Contact

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com

Prebbleton

5 bedrooms or 4 plus office

Triple car garage preferred

Section 800m2


Contact



Selwyn

3-4 bedrooms

200m2 plus home

Fully fenced

Price up to $1,400,000

Contact

Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com

Selwyn

Lifestyle property

4 bedrooms, log burner

Up to 10 acres of land


Contact

Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com

Rolleston

2-3 bedrooms

1-2 bathrooms

Any section size


Contact

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com

Rolleston/Kirwee/Darfield

3-4 bedrooms

Any age considered


Contact



West Melton/Rolleston

4 bedrooms

2 living areas

Section 1200m2 - 3000m2


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

2 car garaging

Price $550,000 - $650,000

Contact



Lincoln/Prebbleton/Tai Tapu


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

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Easy care section


Contact

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com

Southbridge/Darfield/Rakaia

Within 30 minutes from Rolleston

2+ bedrooms

1+ bathrooms


Contact

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com

Lincoln

Section

Liffey Springs

650m2 plus


Contact

Rebecca Grose 021 266 2173

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com

Lincoln

3-4 bedrooms

1-2 bathrooms

Section 640m2 plus

Price $650,000 - $850,000

Contact

Rebecca Grose 021 266 2173

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com

Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Prebbleton/

West Melton

Executive well spec’d home

Private section 5000m2 - 2 acres

Price $1,400,000 - $1,900,000

Contact

Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com

Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Springston/

Prebbleton

Family home, happy to do work

Land 4000m2 - 10 acres

Price $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

Contact



Rolleston


Architectural with ‘WOW’ Factor


Price $850,000 - $950,000

Contact



Prebbleton


Section 700m2 plus


Contact



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

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY

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


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

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OPEN HOME

Darfield 3 Devon Crescent

Such a delight

This contemporary 239sqm (more or less) family home is lovingly-maintained and boasts four good-sized

bedrooms, (master with ensuite including a spa bath and his and hers wardrobes), and is complemented by a family

bathroom and separate toilet. The open plan kitchen/dining is superbly appointed and highly-functional. Sundrenched

living spaces provide flexibility with a large separate lounge. Intelligent heating solutions include a Rinnai

gas fire, ceiling fan and Skope wall heater. Outside, there is plenty of room for families of all shapes and sizes with a

well-manicured garden set on a 930sqm (more or less) section. A double, internal access garage houses the laundry

and also features an extra garage door at the rear for drive-through access. To complete the picture there is a

garden shed, patio area and plenty of off-street parking. Contact us today for further details.

bayleys.co.nz/5516241

4 2 2 2

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty

(unless sold prior)

1pm, Wed 20 Oct 2021


View 2-2.30pm Sun 10 Oct & Sun 17 Oct

or by appointment

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279

Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877

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

Boundary lines are indicative only

Duvauchelle 11 Bayview Crescent

Picture perfect views

Hororata 217 Struie Road

Room to roam

4 2 2 2

Let your imagination run away with the possibilities for

this superbly situated section featuring spectacular

coastal views. The land is approximately 1.5 hectares

(subject to survey) with an incredible outlook over the

inner harbour and Onawe Peninsula. Duvauchelle

village offers community, recreation, and picturesque

surroundings all within a short distance to Akaroa.

Boaties will enjoy easy access to excellent launching

facilities at Duvauchelle as well as a wide range of

outdoor activities nearby.


Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

12pm, Thu 21 Oct 2021

3 Deans Avenue, Chch

Phone for viewing times

Evan Marshall 027 221 0910

evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz

Peter Foley 021 754 737

peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

A spacious 206sqm (approx) home set upon a

8.0030ha (approx) block. Four double bedrooms

(master with ensuite/WIR) and family bathroom.

Modern kitchen with good cupboard/bench space.

Double glazed, wood burner (wet back) and separate

living area/media room. Large laundry, good storage,

attached double garage. Swimming pool, pizza oven

and established grounds. Hay barn, four-bay shed

with workshop, two-bay shed, wood shed, tunnel

house, tack room, fully-fenced paddocks. Neaby to

Hororata village with popular primary school and cafe.


Price by Negotiation

View by appointment


adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz


jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz


bayleys.co.nz

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UNDER CONTRACT


Kirwee 5601 Highfield Road

A property close to it all

Would you like to own a property situated less than 35 minutes from the thriving hub of Christchurch City? This

property could be just the spot to create the lifestyle you’ve been daydreaming about. At 30.6549 hectares, the

land is a good shape, well subdivided into seven paddocks for ease of management, lending itself into a multitude of

farming options. With sheep yards, and two large water troughs to each paddock, all the work has been completed

for you. The property holds shares in the Central Plains Water scheme promising a significant upside for the new

owner with the opportunity to irrigate. From this superb location a quick drive west will deposit you in the heart of

Canterbury’s outdoor playground. Take advantage of skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and much more in the many

lakes, mountains, and rivers nearby.

Price by Negotiation


Ben Turner 027 530 1400

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225



Artist's impression

Kirwee Lot 69 Suffolk Drive

A lifestyle dream come true

Offering a superb level of sophistication within the flourishing location of Kirwee, this architectural style house and

land package occupies an expansive 1,340sqm section with the intention to begin construction early 2022 (subject

to title). The open-plan living and dining is anchored by an exquisite kitchen while an adjoining formal lounge

furthers your options for entertaining or relaxation. Effortless flow outdoors is provided, complete with a spacious

alfresco setting seamlessly extending off the home as well as an expansive deck area. Highly specified throughout

with modern heating solutions, a neatly positioned study nook and a dedicated laundry enhance the appeal of the

home’s design. The generous triple car garage and off-street parking provides plenty of space to house a boat or

trailer plus the covenants allow potential to build an additional shed.

4 2 2 3

For Sale offers invited over $979,000

Nathan Collett 027 826 1535

nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz

Bianca Davidson 027 322 9055

bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz



bayleys.co.nz

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Kirwee 1/1658 West Coast Road

Location and lifestyle less ordinary

From the moment you enter the driveway you'll be amazed at what lies beyond! This property has so much to offer.

Here is your opportunity to enjoy a stunning lifestyle property with the added bonus of an established and

performing berry-fruit business. Large 4.2183ha (approx.) block with immaculate 241sqm (approx.) family home.

Four double bedrooms (master with ensuite/WIR), family bathroom, separate toilet. Spacious living areas bathed in

natural light. Open plan dining and large kitchen with modern appliances. Double, internal access garage with

laundry. Private patio/BBQ area, shelter belts. Berry-fruit operation includes three-bay shed with power, strawberry

house, raspberry tunnel houses with irrigation, two large paddocks and this season's fruit already planted. The

location is a particular drawcard - only 20 minutes from city amenities. Note: plus GST (if any).


4 2 2 2

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty

(unless sold prior)

1pm, Wed 20 Oct 2021


View by appointment


jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz



NEW LISTING



Leeston 336 Harmans Road

Lincoln 1175 Shands Road

A beautiful beginning

3 1 1 3

Unique lifestyle opportunity

5 4 2 2 2

Presenting the perfect start to your lifestyle dream,

this entry-level 0.64ha approx lifestyle property with

its ageless weatherboard home and surrounding

grounds are the very epitome of charming. Also

featuring a garage with electricity, storage shed, well,

paddock with separate road access, established and

new boundary plantings. This handy location so close

to Leeston has plenty to offer all ages. The school bus

will pick up at the gate, local services and amenities

including excellent schooling in the form of Leeston

School and Ellesmere College are within easy reach.



1pm, Thu 28 Oct 2021

View Sun 12-12.30pm

Chris Jones 027 220 5043

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz


In recent times living in the country has never felt so

appealing. Conveniently close to vibrant Lincoln, this

4.6ha property offers an income stream from a flower

growing operation, irrigation, pony paddocks and

superb shelter. The two-storey home provides

exceptional space and family living flexibility.

Outdoors is a self-cleaning salt water swimming pool,

in-ground spa and two small 'beaches'. Options

include continuing the lease-back to the current

owner. Call us to view.



1pm, Wed 20 Oct 2021




Sam Sidey 027 346 3500



bayleys.co.nz

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Lincoln 4 Hull Crescent

A masterpiece in design

Situated in the blue-chip Barton Fields subdivision, this newly completed ‘Hamptons’ inspired home has been

exquisitely crafted with architectural flair and faultless specifications. At 367sqm the sense of grandeur is further

enhanced by 2.7m high ceilings and 2.2m high doors. The centrepiece of the home is the beautiful and superblyequipped

bespoke kitchen, with butler’s pantry, that most certainly deserves a spot in ‘House & Garden’ magazine.

Oak hardwood flooring, a cathedral ceiling, cosy window seats on either side of the in-built log burner, skylights and

statement lighting are some of the lovely features in the three living areas. The king-sized master suite has a large

dressing room with a custom-built wardrobe system and the luxurious ensuite boasts floor to ceiling tiling,

underfloor heating and a palatial shower with twin shower heads.

4 3 2 2

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 28 Oct 2021


View Sat/Sun 2-2.30pm

Sarah Booth 0275 278 258

sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz



NEW LISTING

Tai Tapu 15 Riverside Lane

Tranquil hideaway in the heart of Tai Tapu

Nestled in the private and prestigious Riverside Lane is this stunning home which is sure to impress.

• Generous entertainers kitchen with scullery

• Open plan living and dining with pellet fire

• Elegant second living room

• Four generous double bedrooms master with ensuite and Walk in robe

• Three outdoor areas, two fire pits, kwila decking

• Private resort like surroundings on 700sqm.


4 2 2 2

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 21 Oct 2021


View Thu 4.30-5.15pm & Sun 2.30-3.15pm

Emily Cooper 021 022 79626

emily.cooper@bayleys.co.nz

Emma King 021 242 9911

emma.king@bayleys.co.nz


bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING


Templeton 12b Avonie Place

Lifestyle ease

Proportioned to please and placed within the Claremont community, this 5,236sqm property delivers an effortless

lifestyle. The expansive home pairs space with style. Open plan living is complemented by a well-appointed media

room, an office and a children’s playroom/second office. Decking extends off the front of the home and steps down

to a sunny paved patio overlooking the easy-care grounds – just the spot for summertime barbeques and

entertaining. The 8x12m shed with a high stud and extra height roller door is ideal for a camper van or boat and

features a storage loft, workbench, sauna, spa and bathroom facilities. Conveniently just moments from central

Templeton, it is also a quick 10-minute commute to either Rolleston or Hornby, while central Christchurch can be

accessed in around 20 minutes. Buyers wanting to embrace semi-rural living are encouraged to act quickly.


4 2 2+1 4


1pm, Wed 27 Oct 2021

View Sat 2.15-2.45pm



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500



NEW LISTING


West Melton 206 Langdales Road

Equestrian dream offering multiple options

Exceptionally well-appointed for equestrian-based pursuits, this four hectares also features a 330sqm approx main

residence, minor two-bedroom dwelling and a sleepout. A tremendous variety of equine-focused facilities occupy

this property, including a dressage arena, a show jump arena, numerous outbuildings and 11 fenced paddocks with

reticulated water. The cottage has an internal double garage and carport ensuring you can cater to extended family

or regular guests with absolute ease. A number of income avenues are a possibility here and running a business from

home is a real option. Securely accessed by an automatic gate, this property is a stroll from Langdale Vineyard

Restaurant, while West Melton and Christchurch airport can be reached in two and 15 minutes, respectively.


4+2 2 3 2+2


1pm, Wed 27 Oct 2021

View Sat 11.30am-12pm



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500



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Make a list

There are lots of decisions to be made when building

a new home. Most need to be made before plans are

lodged for consent and construction gets underway.

Housing companies usually guide their clients through

this process.

Whether working with a housing company or

calling on the assistance of an architect or architectural

draftsperson there will be a lot of decisions. The process

will be easier for all concerned, if you have done your

homework first.

Carry out your own research on building trends and

choices. This will help you get a feel for what is available.

Before deciding on your builder, you will want to find

out whether the company will require you to choose

from their existing library of house designs and a set

range of features and fittings, or whether you will have

the freedom to have a more bespoke plan and to choose

any feature available on the market.

As you research, keep records of what you might like

to have in your own home. Initially, you will be idea

gathering. Take photos of aspects within house designs

which appeal to you along with the fittings you like.

List down the key points you would like in your

home:

• number of bedrooms, living areas and bathrooms;

• size of garage e.g. double or triple;

• open plan living, or one or more separated living

spaces;

• kitchen dynamics including whether a pantry or

scullery is a must;

• wardrobes – size and type e.g. walk-in robe in master

bedroom;

• office or study nook needs;

• laundry separate or in the garage;

• cladding and roofing types;

• storage facilities within the home including

cupboards, storerooms and attic trusses;

• type of heating and whether under floor

heating, a ducted system or a log fire;

• double or thermal low-emissivity windows;

• spaciousness of entryway; and

• indoor/outdoor flow.

Think of each room in turn and consider

your family requirements, noting down

features you definitely want.

Consider also fittings such as:

• the exterior doors;

• style of door and handles;

• window catches;

• kitchen joinery and handles;

• bench top options;

• positioning of sink, oven, microwave, dishwasher and

refrigerator within the kitchen;

• bathroom fittings such as the type of vanity, shower

and bath;

• size of windows and how to capitalise on the sun;

• positioning of rooms to allow family interaction and

also quiet areas;

• whether to have a deck or patio; and

• type of seal for your driveway and paths.

Before sitting down with the designer, ensure you

have completed your research and have a clear idea

of what you want, remembering your final choices

will be influenced by your budget, size of section, and

product availability. There may also be design limitations

influenced by building regulations and construction

capabilities.

Researching and making a list will help prepare you

for the many decisions you will need to make in a short

space of time.

Research building trends & choices.

Experience

Bayleys

KEVIN JENKINS

027 577 4232

BEN TURNER

027 530 1400

CHRIS JONES

027 220 5043

JO MCINTOSH

027 384 4279

ADRIENNE GOODEVE

021 977 877

BIANCA DAVIDSON

027 322 9055

Bayleys

Canterbury,

it’s the local

knowledge,

the kind you

just can’t buy

CRAIG BLACKBURN

027 489 7225

EMMA GROOM

027 555 1075

EVAN MARSHALL

027 221 0910

HALEY SMITH

027 341 3846

JOHN BAILEY

027 893 0234

NATHAN COLLETT

027 826 1535

When you sell with Bayleys,

you’re choosing a salesperson

with real estate knowledge of

the local Selwyn area. The kind

of insight that can’t be measured

and makes all the difference.

NICK BOOTH

027 306 3186

SAM SIDEY

027 346 3500

SARAH BOOTH

027 527 8258

SUZY MCPHERSON

027 695 0519

TIM DYER

027 495 0979

URSZULA BEDGGOOD

027 338 7889

Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559

Bayleys Leeston 03 375 4700

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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REAA - Understanding real estate jargon

Every industry is full of jargon and

buzzwords that make no sense to anyone

who’s not part of the club. Real estate is

no different, which means it can be hard

to get up to speed. Here’s a handy guide

to some of the most common terms

you’ll come across when buying or selling

property.

Agency agreement: If you are using

a licensed real estate agent to sell your

property, you’ll need to sign one of these

agreements - it sets out what the agent will

do and what they will be paid. Remember

you can negotiate the conditions, such as

who pays for marketing and how much

the commission is. Make sure you get

legal advice before you sign, because it’s a

binding document.

BEO or BBO: This stands for ‘Buyer

Enquiry Over’ or ‘Buyer Budget Over’,

which means that price listed on the

advertisement indicates the minimum that

the seller will accept. The seller actually

needs to give serious consideration to any

offer over the BEO, so this figure needs to

be selected carefully.

Deadline Sale or Deadline Private

Treaty: In this kind of sale, a property

is marketed for a set period (with an

advertised end date). The seller can

choose to accept an offer at any stage

during the listing period though it may be

stated in the advertising that ‘no offer will

be accepted prior’. Check the fine print.

LIM: This stands for Land Information

Memorandum, which contains everything

that the local council knows about the

property, such as any issues with drainage

and plumbing, erosion or permits. It will

help you identify if any additions haven’t

got the right consent. A LIM will also

record any unpaid rates.

Sale and purchase agreement: This

is a legally binding contract between the buyer and seller for the purchase/

sale of a property. It provides certainty

to both parties and it sets out in writing

all the agreed terms and conditions. It’s

essential to get legal advice before you

sign an agreement – and that you read

and understand what it means.

Settlement: This is the end goal in a

property transaction, when the sale and

purchase is completed by the exchange of

property and payment. Settlement occurs

when the seller receives the money for the

sale – the buyer will not receive the keys

until this happens.

RV: This stands for ‘Rateable Value’

– this is a value used to calculate local

body rates. It should not be assumed to

be a market value for a property when

it is for sale as the rating valuation may

be a number of years old. It is also not

responsive to local market fluctuations

and may not reflect any recent renovations

to a property. This was formerly known as

‘Government Value’, or GV.

Tender: If a property is for sale by

tender, prospective buyers must submit

confidential written offers by a set date.

Usually there is no minimum price, but

properties are often listed with a BEO or

BBO price. The seller can then choose

the offer that is most acceptable to them,

based on the price and any attached

conditions. The most attractive tender is

likely to be one that combines a good price

with few conditions. Sellers are allowed

to negotiate with any one or more of the

tenderers received after tenders close.

For more advice about buying a

property, check out the REA free guide

at settled.govt.nz.

List with us, we’ll

save you thousands.

Get in touch with Tony or Julz today!

*GST, admin & minimum fee apply

Total Realty Ltd, MREINZ Licensed

Agent REAA 2008

By Negotiation

Negotiable Over $649,000



UNDER

OFFER

5 2 2 2

4 1 2 2

2 1 1 1

2

1 1 1

22 West Belt

Lincoln

Located near the heart of the Lincoln

Township, this stunning 250sqm (aprox)

property, presents the best of modern living

on a private and secure 916sqm (approx)

section. This beautiful home has been

thoughtfully renovated over the years and now

offers the discerning buyer a truly remarkable

opportunity.

17 Pollock Place

Rolleston

Enjoying a good position down a very quiet

cul-de-sac, a lot of love has been poured

into this beautifully presented home in order

to keep it well maintained and cared for, and

it shows. The four bedrooms are all doubles,

and the master bedroom has the benefit of a

walk in robe and ensuite.

4/318 Waterloo Road

Islington

If you are over 60 years of age and ready to

down-size, then this gorgeous little over 60s

unit could be just the ticket. This is a rear unit

set amongst a total of 4 units. They are all very

well presented and the other owners are all

very friendly.

1/4 Brixton Street

Islington

New to the market is this lovely two bedroom

idyllic, spacious home with lovely soft carpet

and a sunny conservatory located in a quiet

street and in a great location close to Islington

Shops, Waterloo Business Park, Hornby Hub

with a bus stop only metres away!

Don’t miss out on this one!

Call Tony Whalley

027 448 2625

Call Tony Whalley

027 448 2625

Call Tony Whalley

027 448 2625

Call Julz Evans

027 393 6472

Selwyn Team: Tony Whalley - 027 448 2625 | Julz Evans - 027 393 6472

Just makes total sense - 0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz

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Building a warm, energy

efficient healthy home

Six essentials to think about when you are building a new home

1. Site position A home built with a

northerly aspect to make use of the sun

and protected from prevailing winds will

be warmer and more efficient. If possible

check your building site at different times

of the day to see where and how the sun

hits the property as well as looking out for

any low lying areas.

2. Sun According to energywise. good use of the available energy efficient

govt.nz, the sun sends 500 Watts of heat building products available on the market.

through each square metre of unshaded Ways to improve heat retention include a

window on sunny winter days. That’s a high level of insulation in walls, ceilings

tremendous opportunity to harness the and flooring – above the required building

sun’s energy for your home. Adding solar code, double glazing with insulated


panels to your roof is another form of framing, minimalising plumbing and

utilising the sun to convert into power electrical services in external wall cavities

for your home. Choosing a house plan and creating airtightness for external

that is designed to make use of the sun’s doors.

energy will help reduce your power bills 5. Thermal mass This is a form of

and create a warmer, healthier home passive heating. Thermal mass is a solid

throughout the year.

material such as concrete, which absorbs

3. Size & Shape Size, they say, is the sun’s energy during the day and then

everything. However, you can have a releases that energy in the form of heat

bigger home that is both warm and when temperatures drop. Use tiles in front

healthy. The shape of your home will also of doors and floor-to-ceiling windows to

help determine its ability to retain heat and help harness additional heat.

Rolleston 46 Levi Road

its energy efficiency. Complex designs will 6. Heating Along with an excellent

require more planning and creativity when northerly aspect and appropriate

Lifestyle and location

4 3 2 2

it comes to heating. Things to consider insulation, the planning and installation

Strategically located on the edge of central Rolleston, Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

are the internal wall and ceiling height; of an energy efficient heating system is

this 4ha property is within cycling or walking distance 1pm, Tue 19 Oct 2021

number, size and placement of windows; essential – this could be a combination

of schools, shops and recreational facilities. Set within Phone for viewing times

as well as the shape and flow of rooms. of heat pump and log/pellet/gas fire or a

exquisite gardens, the immaculately presented, twostorey

home enjoys the advantages of modern


Also, think about the areas you plan to central heating system. Consider the size


construction. Superbly sheltered paddocks, a well and

use. Generally, the smaller and simpler of your home and the day-to-day use of

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SELLING YOUR HOME?

Potential buyers are

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makes sense to advertise

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections

in the Selwyn District

What build requirements are there?

Explore what a new stage will look like.

Buying in a subdivision

Section availability is mostly in new

housing estates and the district generally

has a number to choose from, especially in

Rolleston and Lincoln.

Factors influencing section choice will be:

the distance from your workplace, ease of

travelling, services available, size and price

of available sections, and where you would

like to live.

Ground conditions may also be a

consideration. In Selwyn, the land

is generally good for building with

only a standard 364 foundation often

required. Many people are choosing a

RibRaft foundation as it offers seismic

strengthening and may work out more

economical.

A factor which should be high on your

list should be the covenants a developer has

in place and whether these will present any

issues for you.

Any new housing subdivision is likely

to have covenants stipulating what can

and cannot be constructed, in terms of

minimum and maximum house size on

a given section, and aesthetic features

like the roof pitch, acceptable claddings,

landscaping and what is permitted on view

from the street.

The covenants will be supplied with the

Purchase and Sale Agreement. Read these,

asking your lawyer for advice and checking

with your builder to ensure these can be

met before signing on the dotted line.

Before finalising your house plan

with your builder and building consent

application is lodged with Council, send

this and a landscape plan to the developer

for approval. This will avoid costly changes

or problems down the line. There may

be a charge associated with Developer’s

Approval or a refundable bond may be

incurred. This process is put in place to

protect the overall look and integrity of

the housing estate and ensure any damage

incurred during construction is put right.

Certain covenants may seem annoying

however, they protect the environment you

are buying into and can be accommodated

with good design.

The standard of builds in respective

subdivisions may vary from smaller

economic housing to larger sections and

homes. There may also be variations in

the features in each subdivision such as

the street width, number of children’s play

areas, walkways and beautification.

Where you are purchasing off a plan for

a section in a new stage of a subdivision,

ask questions so you appreciate what the

area will ultimately look like. Doing your

homework will help give you surety that

what is proposed will happen. This includes

when title is due, something which can be

slowed by Council consent requirements or

the weather delaying earthworks.

Closeness to schools, shops and public

transport may also be considerations,

especially if you want your children to have

independence by walk to school, a park

or sporting activities. Consider how each

subdivision might suit your lifestyle.

Consider closeness to facilities.

What parks are proposed?

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Tips for first home buyers

Struggling to get on the property ladder

and feeling fed up? You’re not alone. Real

Estate Authority (REA) research has found

that more than half of all first home buyers

– even the ones who successfully buy a

property – find the process stressful and

overwhelming.

“We know it’s hard for people when

they’re trying to buy their first home – it’s a

complex legal process and a huge financial

deal. We want to empower them to feel

more confident and in control when they’re

making such a big decision.”

1. SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES

You’ll already know that saving is a big

part of getting ready to buy, but do you

know what else you need to do?

Getting financial advice from a qualified

advisor could be a useful step in your

planning. Owning a property means

you’re responsible for all the maintenance

and repairs – and for paying rates and

insurance. Owning an apartment may also

mean you need to pay body corporate fees.

These costs can be a bit of a shock to the

system if you’ve rented for a long time.

“It’s also a good idea to get conditional

pre-approved finance arranged so you can

move quickly when you spot a property

you really like. Having conditional preapproval

lets you know the price range you

can buy in and it shows agents and sellers

that you’re a serious buyer. It’s also crucial

if you’re planning to bid on a property at

auction.”

Don’t forget to explore ways that

you might be able to get help from the

Government. There are various forms of

This Week’s

assistance available if you’re a KiwiSaver

member, buying in certain areas, want

to buy a former Housing New Zealand

property or are Māori and want to live on

your ancestral land.

2. NEEDS VS WANTS

Many first home buyers discover a big

gap between what they’d like to buy and

what they can afford when they first start

looking.

“Sit down and write a tight list of what

your absolute must-haves are, then work

out what you’re willing to compromise on”.

If you’re thinking about pets and

children arriving in the short-to-medium

term, think about how these will change

your needs. Will you need to be near to

childcare or schools? Will you need a

fenced property?

“If you’re the sort of person who likes a

good list, we’ve got a useful ‘researching the

property’ checklist on settled.govt.nz that

will help you keep track of all the questions

to ask about a property. This is especially

useful if you’re looking at more than one

property at a time.”

3. DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Don’t let your desperation to find

somewhere blind you to a property’s faults.

“Do as much research as you can about

a property,” that means getting a lawyer

on board to make sure all the paperwork

is in order and to help you understand if

there are any issues. We also recommend

getting a qualified building inspector who

has professional indemnity insurance to

prepare a comprehensive report on the

property.”

If you’re worried about paying for this

kind of report before you make an offer

(due to a lack of time or funds), you can

make them a condition of your offer.

Remember that paying for good advice is

an investment that will buy you more peace

of mind than a quick once-over by a mate.

4. RECOGNISE YOUR LIMITS

Buying a ‘doer-upper’ is a Kiwi tradition,

especially for first-home buyers, but we’re

not all blessed with the right skills. Factor

this in before you make an offer on a

‘renovator’s dream’.

“Be honest with yourselves about how

much DIY you can really do, especially if

you’ve got pets and kids”.

“Getting professionals in to help will

cost more, but it will also make the process

faster. It may also be better in the long term

when it comes to selling the property if any

work has been done properly with the right

consents.”

For independent guidance and

information on buying or selling, check

out settled.govt.nz.

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