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. 

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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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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 

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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 


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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NEWS 

• 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. 


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. 


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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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 


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. 

Darfield Artweek to to go go ahead! 

Awards will be presented on Opening Night, 8 October at the Darfield 

Recreation Centre. This year we are restricting the Opening Night event 

to artists and sponsors. 

Covid 2 restrictions limit the size of events to 100 people. We are hosting 

a public event to celebrate 40 years of Darfield Artweek on Saturday, 

9 October and encourage volunteers and friends of our gallery, past and 

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NEWS 7 

Road repaired but care still needed 


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 


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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Wednesday October 6 2021 Selwyn Times 9 

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 

the opportunity to travel 

to Wellington next month 

and hear their compositions 

workshopped and 

performed by the New 

Zealand Symphony Orchestra. 

The works will have been playing music together since they 

EXPERIENCE: Thomas and Eva Bedggood 

also be recorded by RNZ were children and they’re excited to share the 

Concert. 

experience of taking part in an award for young 

They are two of the eight composers. 

young composers from 

Her selected composition, 

called Azimuth, is compositions and their 

inspirations behind their 

around New Zealand 

chosen to participate in the 

just her third work for an successful pieces are very 

award this year. 

orchestra but she has been distinct. Eva is interested 

Thomas, 20, plays the composing music since in film scoring and finds 

violin and Eva, 18, plays childhood. 

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NEWS 11 

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 


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 

Garden Society, Canterbury Horticultural 

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 

displays and expert advice, there will be a 

chance to purchase 

plants and pot up a 

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When: 9th October 2021 

Where: Broadfield Garden, 

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Bookings: Due to Covid restrictions, 

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times start from 10.00 a.m. with the next 

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Postponement: Notification will be made 

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October if adverse weather is forecast or 

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Postponement 23 October 

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on the last report. 

Star Media regional manager 

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known for a while – free local 

newspapers and the printed 

word are trusted more than 

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“Readers want local news 

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can trust and that’s exactly what 

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home. It’s extremely pleasing 

to see all the titles we survey 

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North Canterbury News, 48,000, 

Selwyn Times, 45,000 and 

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readers. 

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


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. 

Mary feared the box wi l be 

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 

entertaining children around the 

city since moving here in 1983. 

STOLEN: Natural Magic Pirates pu pet ers Ke ry and Mary McCa mon would like their pu pets back. The pu pets were 

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 

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yesterday to ask 

Christchurch people 

their views. 

• Story, page 4 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 

Comic strips 

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health care workers. 

The revelation comes following 

news last month the CDHB remains 

among nine in the country 

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their staff are vaccinated against 

Covid-19. 

Chief people officer Mary 

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harbour basin. 

Lyttelton Community House, 

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Community house social 

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community team effort.” 

The service began after the 

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New university 

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Edwards, has been announced as 

the next vice-chancellor of Lincoln 

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 

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and collaboration through his 

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unerring ability to articulate his 

vision. 

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He was awarded a Rhodes 

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In 2004 he returned to Lincoln 

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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 


BLADE LAZO knows first 

hand why people should 

be vaccinated against 

Covid-19. 

The Lincoln resident is 

chairman of Pinoy 

CARES Canterbury, 

which recently 

organised a pop-up 

clinic at Rolleston. 

Three weeks ago 

he got devastating 

news that his sister 

contracted Covid-19 

in the family’s home 

city of Manila in the 

Philippines. 

Pinoy CARES is a 

non-profit organisation 

promoting Filipino culture 

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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protaganist Elle Woods on her journey 

through Harvard to impress her exboyfriend. 

Pictured is the cast with 

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DARFIELD ARTWEEK organisers 

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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. 

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showcase artworks at Te Huanui Art Gallery 

in Darfield by outstanding artists who 

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gallery over the last 40 years. 

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Ashburton Art Gallery, will announce the 

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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 

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from individuals which make it possible 

for us to offer a generous list of awards,” 

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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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described (named) species, 

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PRESSURE: Caleb Whitelaw of the Rolleston Razorbacks softball team 

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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 

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While fast-paced, 

the game is also a very 

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bunts, hits and runs, and 

squeeze plays called by 

coaches. 

Parklands Christchurch 

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the two days, taking the 

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The Kaiapoi Queens 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

180 

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 

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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. 

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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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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. 


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 

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ever wanted to 

be a superhero? 

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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 

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language learning for a series of 

fun, engaging sessions. There is a 

series available for both kids and 

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Spooky Storytime 

Monday 10.30-11.30am 

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and listen to tales of mischief and 

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Local travel business 

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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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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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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’. 

Entries for the Clydesdale sections this 

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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Foul water more 

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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. 

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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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The other bonus of 

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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 

rejuvenating, then mix through some organic compost 

and sheep pellets or veggie mix to give it the boost. 

Stagger your planting. For example, if you plant 

6 lettuces at once, they will all be ready at the same 

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have an ongoing supply through the season. 

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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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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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Secondly, the fluctuating power 

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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 

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origins of this engine hark back to 

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There’s no lumpy diesel throb here, 

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and is very responsive. Not 

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through its 2298cc displacement, 

it is also a fuel miser. 

Nissan claims a 7.6-litre per 

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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. 

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introduction. That being the 

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Yes, the ST-X has an automatic 

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those modes are there to help. 

Elsewhere, the Navara is also 

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In terms of transportation it 

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On the highway the Navara 

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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 

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and manual and automatic transmission 

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The range starts from $41,990 

and ends at $67,990 for the flashy 

Pro 4X. I drove that model prior 

to picking up the ST-X and it 

made an immediate impression 

on me for its body kit and chunky 

tyres, yet, it too, drives in the 

civilised manner that this series 

of Navara can take enormous 

credit for. 

The ST-X on the other hand 

doesn’t miss out on much to the 

Pro 4X, but it is not so in-yourface 

in terms of style. That being 

the case, I’d easily settle for the 

base to mid-grade models. 

The new Navara comes at an 

opportune time. The Government 

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and buyers are flocking to them 

to save the extra cost that is expected 

to be somewhere between 

$2780-$5175. 

Nissan assures me supply is 

constant and interest in the newcomer 

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Public Notices 

Situations Vacant 

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 

will ensure fire mitigation is present. 

For more information please contact: 

LT Joshua Royal on 027 624 5757 

Administration | HR | Bookkeeping 

Marketing | Strategy & Management 

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 

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• Willingness to learn and to get your hands dirty 

• Flexibility around days and hours is required at times 

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

Visit meadowmushrooms.co.nz to learn more about us. 

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to 

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40 Selwyn Times Wednesday October 6 2021


Tim 

Ara graduate 

At Ara, our goal is to advantage you: with courses that matter, 

taught by inspirational mentors, in real-life learning environments. 

The result? An enhanced you; confident, work-ready and equipped 

to succeed – wherever lifemay take you. 

Visit ara.ac.nz to take the first step.


From the beat 

to the ward 

After 18 years in the New Zealand 

Police Force, Ally Ealam has embarked 

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 

jobs over the years. Some of them I’ll never forget, but those experiences 

made me the person I am today.” 

Although Ally decided to step away from enforcement, she wanted to do 

something that drew upon her many years of work experience and her past 

involvement in St John Ambulance. Enrolled nursing fit the bill perfectly. 

“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 

and I’m really enjoying it. I’m looking after and connecting with the residents 

and their families, getting experience in assessing and dressing wounds, 

managing medication, working with our local GPs and palliative care nurses 

and so much more. I feel absolutely privileged to be able to do what I do.” 

“ 

There’s definitely a place 

for women in engineering. 

” 

Mechanical engineer 

Steph Crossan. 

Digger driver becomes 

design engineer 

Not so long ago, Steph Crosson 

(Ngāti Whātua) was working in the civil 

works industry, driving a digger all day. 

That was until she decided she wanted 

something more out of life. 

“ 

I loved the whole learning 

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 

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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 



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+ 



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 


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 


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 


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 

4 1 3 2 1 2 

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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NEWListings 

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NEWListings 


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NEWListings 


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NEWListings 




Foundation 


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 


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 



4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 



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 




Lifestyle block 

Bare land 2 acres plus 

Suitable to build dream home on 

Closer to Christchurch preferred 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 



Contact 




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 




3-4 bedrooms 

200m2 plus home 

Fully fenced 

Price up to $1,400,000 

Contact 

Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com 


Lifestyle property 

4 bedrooms, log burner 

Up to 10 acres of land 

Price up to $1,100,000 

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 

Price up to $1,200,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

Section 500m2 - 800m2 


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 


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 

Section 750m2 - 850m2 

Price $850,000 - $950,000 

Contact 



Prebbleton 




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 


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 




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. 







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 



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 



View Sat 11.30am-12pm 



Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 



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27 

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 

bayleys.co.nz 

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[Edition datE] 

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 


027 448 2625 


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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[Edition datE] 29 

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 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

a three-bay lockable gabled shed with an extra-height 


the shape of the house, the easier it will the rooms. Look for products that have an 

door. This will appeal to a range of buyers including 


those wanting to embrace a relaxed pace of living 

be to heat and therefore be more energy energy star ratings. 

while remaining within minutes of Rolleston Square 

efficient. 

For more ideas on how you can build 

and a quick commute into the city. 

4. Heat Retention This requires a healthier, more energy efficient home, bayleys.co.nz/5515869 

not only good design but also making visit www.energywise.govt.nz 

SELLING YOUR HOME? 

Potential buyers are 

likely to be living in your 

neighbourhood, it’s an 

area that they already love 

and are actively seeking 

to stay in. That’s why it 

makes sense to advertise 

your property in the 

Selwyn Property Guide. 

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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 

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or sporting activities. Consider how each 

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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 

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SELWYN GARDENING GUIDE SPRING 2021 

Keep trees 

pruned regularly 

To keep your trees looking great and in a stable 

and healthy condition, make sure you have them 

pruned by a professional arborist every three years 

or whenever you have cause for concern. 

The Tree People are Canterbury-based arborists 

who combine the science and art of tree care with 

technical experience, passion, modern equipment 

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Utilising research combined with experience in 

restoration and revegetation, The Tree People 

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that maintain and care for our environment. 

Your trees enhance and beautify your home, 

whether it’s modern or historic, add to the overall 

beauty of your suburb and can increase your 

home’s value. 

The Tree People always encourage people to prune 

and keep their trees before removing them. If they 

do have to be removed, the team can help you 

decide which is the right tree for replanting as they 

are passionate about the right tree being in the 

right place. 

Consulting 

Trees give many tell-tale signs when they’re 

struggling or there’s a problem. A trained arborist 

will be able to spot trouble that the untrained eye 

can’t see, so please seek professional advice if you 

think you might have a tree that’s not doing so well. 

When it comes to inspecting your trees, get The Tree 

People’s experts in to consult with you about what 

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• 9 Oct - Botanical EXPOutdoor & Rare Plant Fair 

good an opportunity not to share this 

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Tours of the garden will be led by 

owner Sue Rollinson at 11am and 

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of time to explore on your own. A 

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A gardener’s dream job 

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Words & Photos: Fi Maddison 

What is it like to work in the shadow of 100+ year 

old trees or under the gaze of a stately home 

built in 1912? 

Local gardener Rhyannon Gregg knows exactly 

what it is like and feels privileged to have a job she 

loves with a passion. 

“You feel special when you are here,” she says. 

“When I arrive each day, I take a walk around the 

garden to see what has happened and get super 

excited when I find something new or a particular 

plant has flowered.” 

This year is Rhyannon’s third spring looking after 

the Racecourse Hill Homestead gardens. She has 

always enjoyed gardening from a tender young 

age and has a background working in nurseries. 

“Gardening has grounded me,” she says. “It has a 

purpose and makes my heart sing. Everyone should 

have a bit of soil to garden in.” 

Rhyannon’s journey at Racecourse Hill started when 

her partner, Brandon, a tree specialist, was working 

at the estate and she made regular visits on the 

pretext of taking him his lunch. While she was there, 

she would pull a few weeds and just enjoy spending 

time wandering around the gardens. After Brandon 

approached the owner, Denver Glass, Rhyannon 

was soon offered the opportunity to look after the 

church gardens and since then has steadily worked 

her way around the property, now working 20 hours 

a week. 

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She says, “It’s about bringing out the beauty of 

what they have, otherwise it would be endless.” 

When she first started she soon realised the garden 

needed softening; it already had numerous trees – 

some over 100 years old, including a magnificent 

sequoia, several varieties of oaks, field maples, 

limes, chestnuts and conifers. There were also 

a number of established rhododendrons, a few 

daffodils and a small orchard. Rhyannon has since 

planted new rhododendrons, numerous perennials, 

and thousands of daffodils that came from her 

aunt’s property, previously a daffodil farm. 

Rhyannon is keen to know who planted the trees, 

where all the naturalised bulb plantings have gone 

and was there originally a vegetable garden? 

“I’ve tried to find out about the early history 

of garden but there doesn’t seem to be any 

information kept about it. It’s been more about the 

house and no-one seems to know,” she says, “I’ve 

asked plenty of people including previous owners. 

Old photos just don’t show any gardens.” 

Part of her joy in the garden is finding unexpected 

little treasures such as when she cleared the bank 

behind the house and found that some dainty, 

double flowering snowdrops had popped up or 

when, in amongst the clearings under the big trees, 

she found some violets. 

She says there are plans to create some paths 

amongst the towering giants and naturalise the 

area beneath them with aquilegia and foxgloves. 

Now with the gardens coming to life and attracting 

the attention they deserve, Racecourse Hill is open 

to the public. 

“It’s a shame for people to just drive past and not 

to share it,” says Rhyannon, who has been working 

steadily with the owner and the estate manager to 

offer weddings, group visits by appointment and 

open days to visitors. 

The stately 1912 homestead, designed by architect 

Cecil Wood, now has a garden that not only 

complements its English domestic revival design 

but will also bring pleasure to all those who wander 

through its gardens for years to come. 

Racecourse Hill Homestead will be open to the 

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Your organics bin is only 

for the following items... 

Garden prunings, 

clippings and leaves 

Meat, bones 

and fish 

Fruit and vegetables 

Organic bins 

Bread, pastries 

and dairy products 

Spring is the perfect time to get back 

into the garden and start filling up your 

organics bin again. 

The Selwyn District Council’s green 

organics bins can be utilised for 

garden prunings, weeds, leaves and 

grass clippings. 

Food items such as bread, dairy 

products, fruit, vegetables fish, meat, 

bones, coffee grinds, as well as foodsoiled 

cardboard containers and 

paper towels can also be placed in 

the green bin. 

Here are some useful tips to ensure 

your bin is fully emptied every week: 

• Keep the bin weight under 60kg. If 

you find it difficult to move the bin, 

then you may find it exceeds the truck 

lifting limits. 

•Keep the bin contents loose. Don’t 

compact your material by standing on 

it (it may not come out when tipped 

by the truck). 

• Place weeds, branches or 

newspaper at the bottom of the bin 

before filling with grass clippings. This 

reduces the likelihood of the grass 

clippings getting stuck. 

• Organics only! No plastic bags 

(including those labelled as 

compostable, degradable or 

biodegradable), metals, timber, 

sawdust, glass, rocks, stones or bricks 

as these cause considerable damage 

to the organics shredder. 

• Flax and cabbage leaves need to 

go in your red rubbish bin (as these 

get caught up in the shredder). 

• Make sure your bin is not overflowing 

– the lid needs to close. 

For townships with organic collection; 

why not swap your 240 litre rubbish 

bin for a 240 litre organic bin and an 

80 litre rubbish bin? You’ll save money 

and the environment! 

Unsure about an item? Check out 

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Tips to ensure your bin is fully emptied: 

· Keep items loose. 

· Keep the bin weight reasonable. 

· Place weeds, branches or newspaper 

at the bottom of the bin before filling 

with grass clippings (to avoid contents 

getting stuck). 

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· No plastic bags (including compostable 

or biodegradable), metals, glass, rocks, 

stones, bricks or rubbish. 

· Flax and cabbage tree leaves should go 

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· Make sure the lid closes. 

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Look local 

for electrical needs 

A passion 

For Julie Powell-Booth, being in touch 

with nature has always been a big 

part of her life whether it has been in 

her past occupation as a Cordon Bleu 

chef and restaurateur incorporating 

fresh herbs in her dishes or now in her 

spacious West Melton garden growing 

culinary and medicinal herbs. 

Julie has recently turned her love 

of gardening into a small boutique 

business called The Herbal Garden, 

creating herbal products for her 

growing clientele. After being made 

redundant from her full time job four 

years ago, she decided to go back to 

nature and took on a year’s study in 

organics at Lincoln University followed 

by a 9-month herbal apprenticeship 

with herbalist Valmai Becker at Little 

River. 

“I had grown culinary herbs in the 

past and used them in my cooking 

but learning about the medicinal 

side of herbs was a totally different 

side for me and quite exciting too,” 

says Julie. “I came away thinking 

this blends really well with what I’m 

doing organically so I might as well do 

something with it.” 

Locally owned and operated from 

their base in Rolleston, Juice Electrical 

has been looking after the needs of 

Selwyn residents for 15years. 

Greg Horton and his team of four 

master electricians providing a 

professional and timely service 

whether it is residential, commercial or 

industrial, indoors or outdoors. 

“We pride ourselves on going the 

extra mile particularly with repair and 

renovation work and we’re very strong 

on maintenance,” says Greg. 

Creating a special ambience 

outdoors is part of the service. 

Integrated LED lighting is becoming 

very popular as it is a lot easier and 

less expensive to install because there 

is no need to dig trenches for wiring. 

Outdoor options include up-lighting 

trees and buildings, deck lighting and 

floodlights as well as security lighting. 

They advise on the best type and 

where they should be placed. Greg 

recommends installing sensors so the 

lights come on automatically at dusk. 

“We discuss the customer’s ideas 

with them, show them photos of 

other gardens with attractive outdoor 

lighting and make suggestions on 

how they can make the most of their 

outdoor area with a range of LED 

lighting options,” says Greg. 

In fact LED lights are now the preferred 

option for indoor and outdoor lighting 

as well. 

Juice Electrical does not have a 

vehicle charge for Rolleston so look 

out for the brightly coloured Juice 

Electrical vans as they work hard 

to look after the Selwyn district’s 

electrical needs. Call Greg and the 

team at 379 6644. 

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Or Some Outdoor Lighting? 

Then you need to call us. 

We are the experts when it comes 

to lighting up and cooling down 

your outdoor area this spring. 

Call us today to discuss getting 

your outdoor area sorted today. 

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for herbs 

Protect your outdoor 

space this summer 

Julie now enjoys making a range 

of 100% natural herbal-based hand 

creams, moisturising bars, balms, oils 

and teas. She says that winter is a 

good time to experiment and perfect 

her products, using family as testers 

until just the right balance is created. 

All Julie’s products are created onsite 

from beginning to end including 

growing, drying, making and selling. 

She has a certified space for drying 

and packaging her teas and also 

has space to offer workshops for 

those interested in trying their hand at 

making herbal products. 

A typical day for Julie includes an 

early start working in the garden 

before it gets too hot, picking herbs 

around 10am and laying them out on 

special trays in the drying room, then 

working on her creams and lotions 

over the heat of the day. 

Julie is excited about the future 

and has plenty of ideas to follow up 

but what she enjoys most is sharing 

her love of herbs and her garden 

with visitors whether they be fellow 

gardeners, groups or clubs. 

The Herbal Garden is open by 

appointment. To find out more about 

the garden and Julie’s workshops – 

visit: www.herbalgarden.co.nz 

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Protecting your outdoor area from 

the elements during summer, or any 

time of the year, can be as simple as 

giving Mark a call at locally owned 

company Shadecraft. 

Shadecraft specialises in custommade 

shade options that are both 

affordable and attractive tailored to 

suit your needs. Options for protection 

against the weather include shade 

sails, louvres, wave shades, eclipse 

canopies, umbrellas and drop blinds 

with a large range of sizes and a 

myriad of colours. 

The high quality Eclipse canopy 

is extremely popular, protecting 

an outdoor area from all weather 

conditions, but still allowing for natural 

light. These can also be fitted with 

drop blinds to fully enclose the area. 

Shade sales are another popular 

choice and provide protection from 

the sun during the hot Canterbury 

summers while also visually enhancing 

the area while you are outside 

relaxing with family and friends. 

If you are considering enhancing your 

outdoor area for the warmer months 

or you need some advice for what 

would work in your space contact 

Shadecraft at 0800 742 332, 0274 

981239 or visit their website at www. 

shadecraft.co.nz. 

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design and use of 

outdoor areas. 

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A new swimming pool will make a splash this summer 

and you will find your friends and family will love your 

pool as much as you do. With summer on its way, now 

is the perfect time to organise the installation of your 

pool with local company Lagoon Pools. 

Owners Julie and Warren Hastings install pools sized 

from five metres to 12 metres in length to suit both 

large and small sections, with a huge variety of widths, 

colours and shapes. 

“There really is a pool for every site,” says Julie. 

Lagoon Pools is also the Leisure Pools dealer for most 

of the South Island featuring 100% composite fibreglass 

and, with patented innovations, every swimming pool 

is supported by their lifetime structural warranty and 

a lifetime osmosis warranty – this makes them the 

strongest pool available on the market. 

Pool automation is becoming popular with equipment 

monitoring and settings right at your fingertips from 

any location. Additional features including pool 

lighting, fountains and spa jets to enhance the pool 

area, transforming it into an extended living space 

where family and friends can relax in the outdoors, 

Julie says. 

It takes around five days to install a pool and the 

finishing touches can take from four weeks depending 

upon the design. 

Contact Lagoon Pools by phoning Julie or Warren 0800 

927 282 or 03 349 2160. You can also visit their website 

www.lagoonpools.co.nz to find out more about their 

range of pools and other services they offer. 

www.lagoonpools.co.nz 

03 349 2160 or 0800 92 72 82

12 | 


Time to Spring 

clean 

your tools 

If you’ve been using your gardening tools aver the 

last few months, it’s a good idea to take stock of 

the condition of your tools and give them a bit of 

love and care before summer arrives. Keeping your 

gardening tools clean and in tip-top shape means 

a much happier time spent in the gardening. As 

with all tools, for longevity, it pays to keep them 

under cover when not in use – in the garden shed or 

garage. 

The workhorse of the garden 

The wheelbarrow makes light work of heavy and 

cumbersome jobs such as moving soil, mulch, rocks, 

and plants. A good solid wheelbarrow looked after 

and well maintained can last in your garden shed 

for many years. Always hose your wheelbarrow 

down after a particularly dirty job to prevent the 

barrow or bucket from rusting. Try not to leave a 

full wheelbarrow out in the rain for days, as this can 

accelerate the rust; instead empty the wheelbarrow 

as soon as possible. 

To keep the wheel in good working order, give the 

axle bearings a squirt with the grease gun. Check 

the tyre regularly as a deflated tyre will make using 

the wheelbarrow hard work. To maintain pressure, 

make sure it is kept inflated – use an old bicycle 

pump or an electric pressure pump. 

A clean cut 

Regular cleaning after each use will help keep 

your lawnmower in good mowing condition. 

Always make sure the lawnmower is turned off (you 

could remove the spark plug to be extra safe) or 

unplugged (if electric)before you begin to clean 

it. Use a stiff brush (a hearth brush with a handle 

works well) to clean off any freshly mown grass and 

clumps of dried grass and dirt. 

Carefully turn the lawnmower on to its side and hose 

off, with a fine jet of water, the remaining grass and 

dirt – make sure you get into any hidden crevices. 

Use gloves if you need to use your hands to remove 

any clumps and take special care around the sharp 

blades. A light spray of cooking oil may help stop 

grass clinging on to your blades. 

Always keep the blades sharp for a good cut; 

blunt blades tend to rip the grass with a resulting 

bedraggled cut. 

Keep those gardening tools in 

tip top condition 

To clean: use one tablespoon of dishwashing 

liquid to one bucket of hot water. Soak garden 

tools for 2-3 minutes, and then scrub lightly with 

a brush to loosen and remove any solid soil and 

plant matter. For secateurs, scour the blades lightly 

with an abrasive pad using long slow strokes. Rinse 

thoroughly in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth and 

then leave to air dry for 5-10 minutes. To prevent 

rust, use a cloth dipped in vegetable oil and spay 

lubricant. 

Disinfect between uses on different plant 

species: use one part household bleach, or tea 

tree oil, to 10 parts water. Dip secateurs, trowels, 

etc. into the solution for around 30 seconds. Rinse 

clean with water and allow to air dry or use a soft 

cloth to dry. 

Keep your tools sharp all year round: take 

your tools to a tool-sharpening specialist for a 

professional finish. 

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Looking for a low maintenance easy care plant then rhododendrons are for you! 

Why plant 

Rhododendrons? 

PuRPLe SPLendouR 

Funnel-shaped, wavy-edged 

flowers, very deep purple with 

a large black blotch. Minimum 

height after 10 years: 1.5m, 

flowering time: November. 

KAPongA 

An upright bush with dark green 

leaves that hang downwards. 

Scarlet-red flowers. Minimum 

height after 10 years: 2m, 

flowering time: early September. 

gedSeR goLd 

Deep warm yellow 

flowers with a red blotch. 

Compact with dark oval 

leaves. New Danish hybrid. 

1.5m, great foliage. 

BLue JAY 

Bright green leaves sport profuse 

lavender-blue flowers with pansyviolet 

edges and a distinctive 

dahlia-purple blotch. This plant 

does well in full sun. 2m x 2m. 

BLACK MAgIC 

One of the deepest reds there 

is. Good sized trusses with dark 

green foliage, flowers when 

most have finished. Sun tolerant. 

Flowers in November, 1.2m. 

oSTBo LoW YeLLoW 

Funnel-shaped, pink buds that open 

to cream/yellow/apricot flowers 

with an apricot orange centre. Held 

in loose trusses. Very cold hardy. 

Flowers in November, 1.5m. 

Their blooms are bold and beautiful 

Rhododendrons bloom once a year in spring and they 

certainly make their presence known when they start to 

flower. Their flower clusters tend to range from 5-9 inches 

across so they are difficult to ignore. They come in a wide 

range of colours including white, pink, blue, red, yellow, 

apricot and blends of colours. 

They are evergreen and eye-catching even 

without flowers 

As well as fantastic flowers, rhododendrons also make a 

statement with their foliage. Their attractive large, dark 

green leaves is what most people think of when describing 

rhododendron leaves. However, they come in a variety of 

leaf sizes, colours and textures. 

Low maintenance 

Generally after planting and mulching, all that is required 

is fertiliser in spring and keeping them well watered in 

summer to encourage flower buds for next season. 

Rhododendrons are great for shaded gardens 

It can be challenging finding colourful and dynamic plants 

for a shaded garden. This is where rhododendrons really 

come into their own. They provide reliable structure when 

not in bloom and they brighten up shady spots when 

they are flowering. They look great planted under any 

deciduous tree. 

Choosing the right rhododendron 

for your site 

With over 450 different varieties of rhododendron grown on 

site to choose from Lisa and the team are able to assist you 

in ensuring that you select the variety of rhododendron that 

is going to perform best in your planting location. Catering 

for all budgets with smaller plants starting from $25 to more 

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Gardens of Selwyn 

meet us in the Country 

Beautifully created and cared for gardens are a joy to visit. Rhododendrons, azaleas, roses and peonies are a few of the blooms you will see when visiting the 

numerous gardens open to the public in Selwyn. Bring your camera and notebook to help inspire. Leave some room in your car boot to purchase 

plants and seedlings you have spotted growing. Book in for an afternoon tea. 

Here are just a few of our stunning gardens – find out more at www.selwyn.nz/thingstodo/gardens 

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Broadfield Garden 

250 Selwyn Road, Rolleston 

Open throughout the year Wednesdays and Saturdays 

8am–4.30pm or by arrangement. 

Contact: 027 433 4099 

Adults $15, children free 

Set in 3.5 hectares, Broadfields is a wonderfully 

designed garden with a huge array of rhododendrons, 

camellias, peonies and azaleas. 

Stoneycrop 

8B Barnsley Cresent, West Melton 

Open by appointment only. 

Contact: 03 347 0010 


The garden has one of the largest private collections 

of NZ rhododendron hybrids in the country. The garden 

has wheelchair accessible paths and raised gardens in 

many areas including the vegetable garden. 

The Herbal Garden 

205/1 Jowers Road. West Melton 


Contact: 027 487 6019, admin@herbalgarden.co.nz 

An organic/permaculture garden specialising in culinary 

and medicinal herbs which are handcrafted into herbal 

teas and skin care products and herbal salts. 

Garden tours and workshops. Book via the website 

herbalgarden.co.nz/book-online. 


101B Lowes Road, Rolleston 


Contact: 03 3477 605 or 0274 365 156 


A spectacular peaceful garden set in 1.5 acres, with 

something to appeal to everyone. A huge variety of 

plants for sale in the nursery section, so come prepared 

to be tempted! Parking available on site. 

Dalkeith 

437 Boundary Road, Rolleston 


Contact: 027 420 8329 

Adults $10 

Dalkeith is full of mature rhododendrons, magnolias, 

maples and other exotic and native trees. This garden is 

a tranquil oasis of sunshine, birdsong and peacefulness. 

Casa Rossa 

203 Jowers Road, West Melton 


Contact: 022 078 7260 


Once an old quarry, Casa Rossa has been transformed 

over 25 years from gravel to a stunning garden created 

by Chris Allen, with inspiration from Shakespeare’s 

Much Ado about Nothing. Visit Cassarossa.co.nz.


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Your local 

spring planting 

specialists. 

Southern Woods is proud to be part of the Selwyn 

community for over a generation. 

Southern Woods Nursery, located near Lincoln, 

Prebbleton, West Melton and Rolleston, has become a 

local hub for all things plants. 

Selwyn home owners are lucky to virtually have 

everything they need to beautify and extend their gardens 

right on their doorstep and a visit to Southern Woods can 

provide plenty of inspiration - and expert advice. 

“Many of our staff live nearby which means that have 

an understanding of which plants suit your property’s 

location, soil type and aspect,” says Business 

Development Manager Rico Mannall. “Selwyn is a diverse 

district, with plenty of tricky planting sites.” 

“It’s been challenging keeping up this year, we really 

appreciate the support from all our customers,” Rico says. 

“Our ‘local’ commitment extends to sourcing from Selwyn 

suppliers and businesses where we can.” 

The purpose-built retail store is filled with a huge range 

of options for ground cover, hedging, deciduous trees, 

bushes and grasses, along with spots of colour to add 

focus. 

Millions of plants are grown on site and looked after by 

the team of 50 dedicated staff who are on hand to help 

and provide free advice based on their many years in the 

business. With short supplies across some species this 

year, they can also recommend great substitute plants, or 

help with pre-orders for 2022. 

If you are unsure exactly what you are looking for, a team 

of landscape architects can help make your selection 

even easier. Another option is to take in your existing 

landsacpe plans and they can help with sourcing and 

suitabiliity. 

Southern Woods stocks a great selection of products 

to refresh your garden, including premium tools, bark, 

fertiliser, compost, disease control products and potting 

mix. 

Delivery can be arranged across New Zealand and is a 

popular option for many customers. 

Visit the Southern Woods website at southernwoods. 

co.nz or give the friendly team a call on 0800 800 352. 

Or, even better, pop in for a visit at 1002 Robinsons Road 

for some inspiration and new ideas for your next planting 

project. 

/ southernwoodsnursery 

Visit our 

Great Plant Centre 

Child and Dog friendly 

Open 7 days 

Spring planting tips 

Spring is the one of the best planting seasons. This time 

of year is an ideal time to plant most species, if they’re 

still in stock this season! 

Preparation is everything 

Remember to prepare your soil before planting. Mix in 

plenty of compost and gypsum for best results. 

Protect from pests and diseases 

Pests and diseases thrive as your garden grows. 

Use Neem granules and oil to help ward off any nasties. 

It’s the perfect time to mulch 

Keeps the moisture in and the weeds out. See our friends at 

Intelligro for great advice and mulch supply. 

A great time to fertilise 

As plants re-enter their growth phase, they need lots of 

nutrition. We recommend Grotabs slow release fertiliser and 

Yates Thrive Liquid Fish & Seaweed. 

Need help? 

See our expert team for free quotes, plant sourcing 

landscape design, consultations and much more. 

Open 7 Days - 1002 Robinsons Road, Between Templeton & Rolleston - Phone 0800 800 352 - Order Online New Zealand Wide southernwoods.co.nz

Selwyn Times: October 06, 2021

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