Selwyn Times: May 26, 2021

Selwyn 

DISTRICT Residents'Guide 

2021 

Your essential guide for better living in Selwyn 

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Welcome from the Mayor 

Kia ora 

Congratulations on choosing to live 

in the best place in the country. 

Waikirikiri Selwyn is awesome 

with plenty of employment 

opportunities, a huge choice 

of places to live, outstanding 

community facilities and some 

great education services. We also 

have a dramatic landscape; from 

sea to summit and everything 

in between, it's all on our back 

doorstep to enjoy. 

Waikirikiri Selwyn's heritage is 

rich in narratives and stories. Our 

people come from many different 

backgrounds. Ngã Tangata o Te 

Taumutu Runanga, the people 

of Taumutu Runanga, settled in 

Taumutu and their local marae, 

Ngãti Moki, is located in Taumutu 

near Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere). 

We are experiencing a sustained 

period of dramatic growth with a 

population which has just topped 

70,000. In anticipation of this 

growth we have been developing 

our infrastructure and facilities to 

allow those coming to the district 

to enjoy the same awesome 

experience as our current 

residents enjoy. This year we 

opened a brand new eight-court 

sports centre and are benefitting 

from a new motorway link with 

Christchurch. We will also open a 

health hub and Waikirikiri Selwyn’s 

new library and community 

centre, Te Ara ãtea, a cultural and 

learning space at the heart of our 

district. 

Waikirikiri Selwyn has so much to 

offer and I hope this guide helps 

you connect the people and places 

that make our district such a 

special place. 

Ngã mihi 

Sam 

Koromatua ã-Rohe o Waikirikiri 

Mayor of Selwyn district 

What's inside 

02 Emergency 

information 

07 Our 

Townships 

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Recreation 

Dine & Stay 

Events & 

Markets 

Arts 

Venues 

Animal Care 

Animal Care 

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Recycling 

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Gardening 

Education 

Churches 

Health 

Services 

Senior Living 

Motoring 

Rural 

Showhomes 

Real Estate 

A-Z Business 

Directory 

Disclaimer 

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accepts no responsibility for the completeness, accuracy or otherwise of the details in this guide. Changes can occur to the services stated, including contact details, 

meeting places and times. Inclusion in the directory is not intended as an endorsement of the activities of any organisation listed. Due to limitations The Selwyn Times 

cannot include all areas within the Selwyn District. 

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EMERGENCY 

INFORMATION 

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION 

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY DIAL 111 

Medical Centres 

Darfield Medical Centre & West Melton 

Clinic - 03 318 8511 

Leeston Medical Centre 

03 324 3850 

Lincoln Medical Centre 

03 325 2411 

WeCareHealth Lincoln 

03 349 8613 

Methven Medical Centre 

03 302 8105 

Rakaia Medical Centre 

03 303 5002 

Rolleston Central Health 

03 347 2614 

Rolleston Medical Centre 

03 347 8848 

Templeton Medical Centre 

03 349 6716 

Health Hub 

Rolleston Health Hub, Norman Kirk Drive, 

Rolleston 

Police 

Arthur’s Pass 03 318 9212 

Darfield 03 318 8002 

Leeston 03 378 0150 

Lincoln 03 378 0160 

Rolleston 03 347 9248 

Other 

Kidsline 0800 543 754 

Lifeline 0800 543 354 

Poisons Hotline 0800 764 766 

Plunket Hotline 0800 933 922 

Pollution Hotline 0800 765 588 

Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 

Fire 

In all emergencies phone 111. If you ring 

to report a local fire in a rural area you will 

be asked your RAPID number, so that the 

appropriate fire service can be alerted. 

At certain times of the year, there will 

be restrictions on lighting fires. Fire and 

Emergency NZ set the fire seasons, and issue 

fire permits. For more information visit www. 

checkitsalright.nz 

The following steps will protect your home 

and family: 

• Avoid outdoor activities that generate 

heat or sparks 

• Remove waste from sections, around 

homes and in gutters and drain pipes 

• Plant drought resistant and less 

flammable plants 

• Cut lawns and paddocks 

during safe periods 

• If appropriate, maintain a reserve 

water supply 

• Connect a garden hose 

for immediate use 

• Prepare a home inventory, keep 

important documents in a safe place 

• Install smoke alarms 

• Make and practice a home escape 

plan 

• Designate a family meeting place 

• Signpost your property clearly 

with your Rapid or street number 

• Maintain clear access routes 

for firefighting appliances 

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Animals to benefit from students’ book 

Darfield High School students Elyse Kerr (left) and Bridget Leach have teamed with the SPCA to create 

an all-in-one colouring-in and storybook. As part of the Young Enterprise Scheme competition, the 

students created the book for children aged five to 13, to teach them how to care for animals properly. 

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Residents 

call for stop 

sign at busy 

Waddington 

intersection 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

PLEAS HAVE been made to 

have a stop sign installed at an 

accident-prone Waddington 

intersection. 

Residents have asked for the 

sign to be installed a the 

intersection of State Highway 73 

and Waimakariri Gorge Rd to 

prevent future crashes. 

Already two serious crashes have 

been recorded a the intersection 

this year, one a fatal. 

Fox Glacier man Ioane Sitivi, 36, 

died from injuries he sustained when 

two vehicles crashed in January. 

He was one of eight people hurt 

in the crash. He and another person 

were critically injured, while 

two others were moderately injured 

and four had minor injuries. 

In February, a sport utility vehicle 

failed to give way and was hit 

by a truck. One person sustained 

serious injuries while the other had 

minor injuries. 

Three other crashes that resulted 

in both serious and minor injuries 

were recorded a the intersection 

between 2014-2016. 

The issue was presented by 

resident Bob Scot to the Sheffield- 

Waddington Community Committee 

in February. 

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EMERGENCY 


INFORMATION 

Make sure you’re 

prepared for an 

earthquake or any 

other emergency 

New research shows an Alpine Fault 

earthquake event is more likely than 

previously thought, with a 75% chance of a 

rupture on the central section of the fault in 

the next 50 years. 

The Council is confident its Civil Defence and 

community response systems are well placed 

to respond to any Alpine Fault earthquake 

event, but it’s important that you are too, 

says Al Lawn, the Council’s Civil Defence and 

Emergency Management Manager. 

Along with planning with other agencies and 

developing Community Response teams of 

local people trained to respond to events 

in their areas, the Council has also been 

holding public information evenings with tips 

on being prepared. 

The updated ‘Are You Ready’ booklet on 

preparing for emergencies has also been 

distributed to all households and you can pick 

up a copy at the Council offices or one of the 

libraries and service centres. 

Mr Lawn encourages all Selwyn residents to 

join Selwyn Gets Ready a text an email alert 

system for emergencies, by signing up at 

selwyn.getsready.net. 

Some further simple tips to keep you and 

your whãnau safe: 

• Practise Drop, Cover and Hold regularly. 

• The best preparation for an emergency is 

a conversation. Have a family or household 

chat to make an emergency plan. Visit 

getready.govt.nz to make a plan and get 

simple tips on how to get ready for an 

emergency. 

• Make your home safer, make sure objects 

that could fall and hurt people are fixed, 

fastened or moved. Visit eqc.govt.nz/beprepared 

to find out how to prepare your 

home. 

Sign up 

to receive 

emergency 

alerts 

Flooding at Coes Ford, 2019 

Sign up to receive emergency warnings and police messages 

· You will only receive messages relevant to you and where you live. 

· Messages may include severe weather warnings, boil water notices, fire alerts and Police messages. 

· Most messages are sent via email, however urgent messages will be sent via text. 

Selwyn Gets Ready is a website which provides information on who may need extra assistance in an emergency and 

the skills and resources available in your neighbourhood. 

We want every household in Selwyn to be part of Selwyn Gets Ready, sign up today at selwyn.getsready.net 

For more information email 

getsready@selwyn.govt.nz

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Council 

INFORMATION 


Making it easy to get in touch with the Council 

Found a stray goat 

lately? Need a new 

rubbish bin? Water 

connection? Want 

to book a building 

inspection? Hit a pothole 

in the road? Want to 

know the rules about subdividing? Find out 

how to pay your rates? Make a submission on 

a consultation? 

No matter what it is you need from the 

Council, we make it easy for residents to do 

business with us. 

Selwyn District Council provides a vast 

range of services and facilities for residents, 

ratepayers and business in the district. In fact, 

you really can’t get through the day without 

making use of many of the services the 

Council provides. 

Whether it’s the water you use to brush your 

teeth, the local roads you drive on to work or 

recreation, the community halls you meet in, 

the pools and parks where families play, the 

libraries where you can stimulate your mind, 

services that support residential and business 

development, events and promotions that 

bring visitors to the district, the water races 

that keep land irrigated and stock watered, 

regulatory functions that keep food outlets 

clean, the trucks that carry your rubbish away 

or a-hundred-and-one other essential services 

… the Council is working for the good of the 

community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

And when you need to contact the Council to 

find out more, or to report a problem, we make 

it easy to get in touch. 

To ensure that your enquiries are responded to 

quickly, our Customer Services Team are your 

first point of contact. You can reach the team 

by email at contactus@selwyn.govt.nz or by 

phone on 0800 SELWYN (0800 735 996). Calls 

are answered 24 hours a day. 

You can also drop in to our customer centre at 

the Council’s Rolleston offices in Norman Kirk 

Drive, or any of our service centres at Darfield, 

Leeston and Lincoln. Our friendly team will be 

happy to help. 

Another easy way to report a problem is 

through the app Snap Send Solve. Simply 

download the app onto your phone and start 

reporting. 

The app is available through Play store 

(Android) or the App store (Apple) – just 

search for 'Snap Send Solve' and once you’ve 

downloaded the app it’s easy to use. Take a 

picture of the issue using the app. Add more 

information to help us identify the issue more 

quickly, then send the report. 

The app works by identifying the location the 

photo is taken using the phone's GPS data. It 

sends an email to the Council from your email 

address, including the incident type, notes, 

address of incident, photo, and users contact 

details. The report is then allocated to the 

relevant Council department for follow up. 

You can also find information about many of 

our services and facilities on the Council’s 

websites. Our main site is at selwyn.govt.nz 

and you can use the menus or search for the 

information you’re looking for. You can also 

pay many different types of account, make an 

application or send us feedbasck. 

Our libraries also have a great website, 

and for information on other facilities and 

organisations in Selwyn, check out our 

community and business directory sites. And if 

you want to check out the many attractions of 

our beautiful district, visit our tourism site at 

selwyn.nz 

Got a question about... 

roads and footpaths? 

building? 

water? 

parks and reserves? 

pools? 

kerbside collections? 

dog registrations? 

rates? 

community facilities? 

local funding? 

Find the answer at selwyn.govt.nz 

Get in touch with us: 

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

Want to report something to the Council? 

Try the app Snap, Send, Solve. 

selwyn.govt.nz

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 ROLLESTON 7 

Rolleston 

continues to grow 

and prosper 

Canterbury statesman William Rolleston, 

whom Rolleston was named after, would 

be astounded to know that the little railway 

terminus back in 1866 had developed into the 

sprawling town it is now. 

Today, however, more and more people are 

seeing Rolleston and its surroundings as a 

desirable place to live. The town is familyfriendly 

and is one of the most affordable 

places in the country to buy property. New 

subdivisions and shopping centres are 

appearing at speed as Rolleston's popularity 

increases. 

As planning and construction continue to be 

developed, Rolleston is set to become the 

cosmopolitan heart of Selwyn creating a strong 

identity within the district. The town centre, 

currently getting a complete overhaul, will 

effectively be the heartbeat serving the needs 

of the community by boosting the available 

hospitality services and providing bigger 

recreational spaces, additional educational 

requirements, and more accessible health 

services. 

A focus on education 

in Rolleston 

Rolleston’s growth over the past 10 years has 

been rapid. There has been a huge increase in 

population, and the Ministry of Education (Moe) 

has initiated major construction projects at the 

schools, refurbished existing classrooms and 

worked extensively with the Selwyn District 

Council to improve education provision in the 

area. 

This growth is set to continue with major 

economic drivers providing secure 

employment opportunities in the town. 

In their 20-year plan for Rolleston, the 

MoE has already been future-proofing the 

town’s education needs through additions 

to the Rolleston school landscape with West 

Rolleston Primary, Lemonwood Grove Primary, 

Rolleston College and the relocation of 

Waitaha School. 

The National Education Growth Plan 

coordinates the Ministry of Education’s 

response to school-aged population growth 

across New Zealand. It shows how sufficient 

capacity in the school network will be delivered 

in the right place at the right time. 

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ROLLESTON OFFICE 

78 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Offices also located at: 

43 Gerald Street, Lincoln 

225 Papanui Road, Christchurch 

A trail to new worlds of knowledge 

and experience is the aim of Te 

Ara ãtea, the anchor building for 

the new Rolleston Town Centre. 

The 2,200 square metre, twostorey 

building, which is due to 

open in November 2021 will house 

the new Rolleston library, along 

with the district’s “living room”, 

performances spaces, and even a 

treasure box. 

The name gifted by Te Taumutu 

Rūnanga means the unobstructed 

trail to the world beyond. It was 

chosen to signify the buildings role 

at the entrance to the new town 

centre, and as a place for learning, 

connecting, exploring and 

celebrating the district’s identity 

and people. 

The Council has worked with the 

Rūnanga to ensure the cultural 

identity of the district is weaved 

through the building – which will 

include active spaces, the library 

and museum areas. 

The downstairs is designed as 

a more active space with two 

performance and exhibition 

areas. These will include a space 

with rigs for lighting or to hang 

displays for exhibitions, dance, 

music or drama. It also features 

a community gathering space, 

designed as a living room with 

sofas and a fireplace for people to 

meet and spend time. 

There will also be a workshop 

room and the tamariki area. The 

workshop room will have sinks, 

benches and equipment for craft, 

and be the place where some of 

the library’s interactive technology 

equipment such as 3-d printers 

and virtual reality headsets are 

stored. 

The tamariki area will host 

some of the library’s children’s 

collection, along with interactive 

resources. This has been 

strategically placed with doors 

that will open into the children’s 

area of the town square. 

The majority of the library space 

will be upstairs, housing the 

districts largest book collection. 

There will also be exhibitions and 

displays integrated throughout, 

with boxes and spaces for art and 

for displays of museum pieces or 

other things that tell the story of 

the district. 

The upstairs will also feature 

waka huia, literally meaning 

treasure box. A soundproofed 

room with desks and computers 

and a museum-quality display 

wall on the outside that will 

display taonga from Te Taumutu 

Rūnanga, allowing treasures of 

the district to come home. 

Comfortable rolleston 

aCCommodation 

A very warm welcome awaits 

you at Rolleston Highway Motel. 

With a reputation for helpfulness, 

Rolleston Highway Motel offers 

you immaculate, comfortable and 

affordable motel accommodation. 

27 units – Studios/One bedroom/ 

Two bedroom self contained units 

Phone: 03 347 2326 

www.rollestonhighwaymotel.co.nz

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 IZONE - IPORT 9 

Tawhiri development on Hoskyns Road 

The 32-hectare Tawhiri development on 

Hoskyns Rd, Rolleston, adjoins the highly 

desirable Izone Business Hub and is near 

the Iport Business Park. The development 

is zoned as industrial and lots range from 

0.1ha to 2.8ha. The development, by Ngai Tahu 

Property, has opportunities to suit national 

corporates, owner-occupier businesses and 

investors. Market demand has been strong 

with 70% of Stages 1 and 2 sold or under 

contract, and lots in the final stage are now 

available. Construction on the final stage is 

underway with works expected to be complete 

in May 2021, and titles anticipated in June 

2021. 

The site is well-positioned for major transit 

links including Metroport freight hub - Port of 

Tauranga; Port of Lyttleton; Midland - inland 

port; State Highway and KiwiRail networks; 

Christchurch International Airport; Southern 

Motorway. 

Large format retail 

centre at IPORT 

The big questions are: who’s going in and 

when will they open? Iport director Tim 

Carter says, “We’re continuing discussions 

and negotiations with several large anchor 

stores, but nothing is confirmed yet; there 

are proposals out.” No public announcement 

has been made about the planned overbridge 

providing access from State Highway 1, over 

the railway, to Jones Road. 

About the overbridge, Te Waka Kotuia says 

the Rolleston Access Improvements Project 

is part of the Government’s New Zealand 

Upgrade Programme Canterbury Package to 

improve safety, provide better travel choice 

and support more reliable freight journeys 

in greater Christchurch and the South 

Island. The project is a logical extension 

of the recently completed Christchurch 

Southern Motorway, which improves access 

from Rolleston to and from Lyttelton Port, 

Christchurch city and industrial areas in the 

south of Christchurch. The project includes a 

multi-modal SH1 flyover, safer intersections, 

and rail improvements to improve community 

access, economic opportunities and social 

cohesion for Rolleston. It will also mean 

safer, more efficient freight journeys between 

key destinations including Lyttelton Port, 

Primeport Timaru and the wider Canterbury 

region. Construction work is expected to start 

in 2024 and continue through to 2026. 

In the meantime, Iport has continued to 

sell larger industrial sections to both 

owner-occupied and investor buyers, with 

more sections still available. Iport is a key 

industrial and transport hub for the South 

Island, recently enhanced with the completed 

Southern Motorway project. It also benefits 

from no traffic movement restrictions, realistic 

noise standards and options for rail, road and 

air freight. Information is freely available at the 

Iport website: www.iport.co.nz 

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selwyn district residents' guide 2021 SERVING SELWYN 11 

Focussed on 

supporting Selwyn 

It is an honour and a privilege to 

be the Member of Parliament for 

Selwyn and I am really pleased 

to have the opportunity to work 

for you. As your MP it’s my job to 

listen to your views, make sure 

your voice is heard, and to help 

you with your concerns. 

MPs can help you in many ways. 

Amongst these are advocating to 

the Government on your behalf, 

supporting and representing 

causes in Parliament, supporting 

community groups, advocating for 

infrastructure and services, and 

working with mayors and councils. 

We also help by assisting with 

immigration, ACC and education 

issues, as well as health, family 

or work issues – liaising with the 

likes of Work & Income, Inland 

Revenue and Kainga Ora on your 

behalf. 

MPs also represent the views of 

their constituents when legislation 

is being drafted to ensure that 

politicians understand the impact 

of law on the communities they 

represent. 

Parliament sits for about 30 

weeks each year from Tuesday 

to Thursday so on Mondays and 

Fridays I can usually be found 

out and about in Selwyn and 

also during recess weeks when 

Parliament is not sitting. I try 

to get to as many events and 

functions in Selwyn as I can get 

to – which is a great opportunity to 

meet as many of you as possible. 

I have an electorate office in 

Rolleston Square. My staff will be 

there each weekday to welcome 

you, take your calls and hear your 

concerns. 

Over the year I hold constituent 

clinics in various places around 

Selwyn such as Darfield, Lincoln 

and Leeston. At clinics, you can 

drop in and raise concerns with 

me and my staff, or just stop by 

and say hello. I look forward to 

meeting you! 

Authorised by Nicola Grigg MP, 

Parliament Buildings, Wellington 

Business 

networking provide 

help, support and 

mentorship 

Selwyn is one of New Zealand’s 

fastest-growing districts. 

New developments mean new 

businesses to support the rapidly 

growing communities. 

Business networking is a great 

way for business owners to 

connect and offer support and 

mentorship to other business 

owners. Whether a member is 

looking for help or able to offer 

their expertise, networking groups 

have much to offer on both a 

personal and a business level. 

Canterbury-Selwyn Business 

Networking Group has groups 

that meet weekly to connect and 

network in a professional and 

fun environment in Rolleston, 

Lincoln and Templeton. For more 

information, visit https://www. 

thenetworkers.co.nz/networkinggroups/canterbury-selwynbusiness-networking-groups. 

Selwyn Business Group is an 

innovative group that brings 

local business people together 

once a week for a networking 

meeting where ideas are shared, 

referrals encouraged and people 

are supported to grow their 

businesses. For more information, 

visit www.sbg.nz. 

Nicola Grigg 

MP for Selwyn 

Rolleston Square, 

9 Masefield Drive, Rolleston 

PO Box 131, Rolleston 7643 

03 344 2800 

nicola.griggMP@parliament.govt.nz 

NicolaGriggSelwyn 

nicolagriggmp 

Authorised by Nicola Grigg, 

Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

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Rosemerryn 

Shopping Centre 

Your place for fitness, health, 

food, fashion, laundry & gifts… 

Dine out at Rosemerryn 

More stores, more choices... 

Belleza Boutique is a trendy 

women’s fashion boutique that 

offers a range of designer fashion 

labels to suit a range of budgets 

and styles. They stock everything 

from affordable daytime casual 

wear to classy and dressy evening 

wear in sizes from eight to 18. 

For a coffee and muffin 

stop, or for kitchen 

provisions, pop into 

The Lincoln Pantry. 

They offer everything 

from organic coffee to 

white truffle-infused 

oil – and a chance to try 

it out if you’re saying: 

what the heck is that? 

A well-supported café 

with gifts and a range of delicatessen 

products, artisan cheese and a variety 

of organic and wholefood products. 

Lincoln HQ is an exciting new restaurant 

and bar ready to welcome customers. 

It’s a good old Kiwi-style pub with a 

great menu, an exceptional chef and 

excellent service. Lincoln HQ is a space 

that anyone can enjoy, from family 

groups to private functions, end-of-day 

drinks and weekend dining. 

FlexFitness offers a 24-hour access 

gym for any time workouts and Flexi 

Beauty, run by local Lincoln beauty 

therapist Lisa Edmonds, provides 

a range of beauty treatments from 

pedicures and manicures through to 

facials, spray tans and waxing or tinting. 

Flexi Beauty is open from Tuesday to 

Saturday. 

Eden Chiropractic is home to 

Drs Jamie and Oceane. They 

aim to provide chiropractic 

care with a sense of community 

and support and host several 

social support groups for comment to 

connect within the local community. 

The new Lincoln Liquid Laundromat 

offers a 24-hour card only self-service 

laundry option. They have a range 

of different-sized washing machines 

and dryers as well as a dedicated pet 

bedding washer. 

If you need one 

last excuse to 

visit the centre, 

Any Excuse has 

a beautiful range 

of contemporary 

home décor for 

those perfect 

finishing touches 

to your home and 

gifts that range from cute to gorgeous 

for the loved ones in your life. 

Dalante-Artisan Mediterranean Bakery 

brings the exciting flavours of freshly 

Mediterranean baked breads and street 

food straight out of the Wood-fire oven 

to the Rosemerryn Shopping Centre. 

Passionate baker Sivan Segal promises 

you an authentic taste experience from 

Italy, Egypt, Turkey and France while 

immersing in the Italian street-theme 

designed bakery. 

Cinnamon Spice creates delicious 

Indian food that originates from north 

and south India. Their menu includes 

a world-famous ‘Butter Chicken’ and 

‘Rogan Josh’ along with other unique 

dishes from across India. Owner Bharat 

Singh Rawat is an experienced chef who 

cooks with love and passion, and has 21 

years’ experience in hospitality. 

Rosemerryn 

it’s all here, at your place. 

Any Excuse | The Lincoln Pantry | Flex Fitness & Flex Beauty 

Eden Chiropractic | Belleza Boutique | Liquid Laundromat | Lincoln HQ 

Dalante-Artisan Mediterranean Bakery | Cinnamon Spice 

Rosemerryn Shopping Centre, Cnr of Edward St & Eastfield Dr, Lincoln

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 Lincoln 13 

Lincoln HQ at Rosemerryn. 

Growing 

by demand 

Lincoln continues to experience 

growth not only in the number 

of residential homes but also in 

terms of new shopping centres 

opening within the town. While 

there is plenty of new buildings 

around, Lincoln still manages 

to keep its village feel with its 

Saturday market and historic 

buildings. 

Completed in 2018, the 

Rosemerryn precinct, on the 

corner of Edward Street and 

Eastfield Drive, is a handy 

destination for locals and includes 

a great line-up of businesses: 

Dalante, a Mediterranean artisan 

baker; Indian takeaway Cinnamon 

Spice; Liquid Laundromat; Flex 

Fitness/Beauty; Lincoln Pantry, 

fashion boutique Belleza; Eden 

Chiropractic; and Any Excuse with 

its fabulous range of gifts and 

homewares. 

The shopping centre is now fully 

leased with the addition of a new 

establishment called Lincoln 

HQ. Owned by Craig Bradford 

from Leeston’s Crate and Barrel 

and Chrystal Boyne, Lincoln 

HQ is described as a premier 

and authentic kiwi bar and 

restaurant. The addition of a bar 

in Rosemerryn adds to Lincoln’s 

other establishments, The 

Famous Grouse, Flaming Rabbit, 

Black Door and The Laboratory. 

Lincoln’s Vernon Avenue is taking 

off too featuring even more 

local dining options including 

Mexicali Fresh, Sushi Ya, Nom 

Nom Kitchen, Little Dim Sum and 

Mughal Kitchen along with the 

offices of Mike Pero Real Estate. 

Subdivisions 

expanding the 

township 

Several subdivisions are 

contributing to Lincoln’s speedy 

growth. Situated on the east 

side of Lincoln and handy to the 

shopping precinct, Rosemerryn 

currently has two stages for sale 

and a further seven stages to be 

released. 

Among its expanding subdivision, 

Te Whariki will include a total 

wetlands area of 19.55 hectares 

across all stages along with 

designated space for indigenous 

flora and fauna, There is provision 

for a state-of-the-art 11,275m2 

playground and reserve located in 

Wright Neighbourhood, which is 

expected to be complete by Spring 

2021. 

Verdeco Park sits close to Lincoln 

University and is a 65-hectare 

multi-staged development being 

released over six stages. The 

subdivision offers larger lifestyle 

sections up to 6,000m². 

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Vernon Drive retail area 

Lincoln Wetlands. 

One of the many drawcards for the township’s 

6000 residents is not only the local schools 

but also the superb modern amenities that sit 

alongside the village feel of the township. 

The Lincoln Event Centre is a modern complex 

with a variety of venue spaces for everything 

from weddings to community meetings 

and rock concerts to major indoor sporting 

fixtures. The centre also has a range of 

recreational programmes from baby gym to 

yoga and roller skating along with courts for 

basketball, badminton or tennis. 

Lincoln’s Saturday markets in the town centre 

are always a popular place to visit and meet 

other locals and the concert Selwyn Sounds 

has now become an annual event hosted by the 

town. 

Visit the Liffey Gallery in the historic house 

at 1 James Street where new exhibitions 

every month showcase local and emerging 

artists. Opening hours are 11.30 am to 2.30 pm 

Wednesday and Thursday and 10am until 4pm 

Friday to Sunday. 

Lincoln remains a hugely popular township 

within Selwyn, not only for residents but for 

out-of-towners who want to experience one 

of the many eating establishments, visit the 

shops or enjoy the nature wetlands. 

Keeping in touch 

with nature 

The Lincoln Wetlands were established in 2012 

and have been the site of many community 

planting projects at the site involving local 

schools, Landcare Research, Selwyn District 

Council staff, and the YHA. 

The wetlands have several springheads and 

it is well used by the local community for 

walking, jogging and bird watching. 

The track through the wetlands starts at 790 

Ellesmere Road, just outside Lincoln and takes 

around 30 minutes. If you want a longer walk 

then you can continue along the Rail Trail. 

The project started with 130,000 plants 

from the company Kauri Park and was 

established by the Selwyn District Council 

as an eight-hectare stormwater catchment 

system to provide for the growing demands of 

stormwater treatment. 

Kauri Park provided the district council with a 

design incorporating locally eco-sourced native 

sedge and wetland species in the wetlands 

and features a floating island wetland installed 

to give more surface coverage for increased 

water treatment. 

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Prebbleton 

fast growing 

community 

Prebbleton continues to be a popular place to 

live and is growing quickly with new commercial 

businesses opening to service the increasing 

population. 

Prebbleton Fresh Choice has been open for almost 

a year and is proving highly popular. Prebbleton 

residents, in particular, are enjoying the convenience 

of being able to walk there for that forgotten lettuce 

or loaf of bread. Locally owned and operated, the 

Fresh Choice customer base includes residents from 

throughout Selwyn, and the location and number of 

car parks make it an easy stop on the way to or from 

home. 

With 16,000 vehicles passing through Prebbleton 

each day several roundabouts are being added 

around the district to increase safety and reduce 

speed and congestion. The roundabouts currently 

under construction are on the corner of Springs and 

Marshs roads along with Blakes and Shands roads 

and there are more in the pipeline. 

For bike lovers, the well-known Rail Trail now not 

only links Prebbleton with Lincoln but has been 

extended to meet the southern motorway cycle trails 

so cyclists can connect with the city without being on 

the main road. 

Prebbleton residents have a lot to look forward to in 

the next year with more services, hospitality outlets 

and retail shops on their doorstep, making it even 

easier to shop local. 

New retail developments 

Plans are also underway for two new retail areas 

within the town. Prebbleton Village Square will be 

next to the Prebbleton Village Tavern, which was 

built in 1868 and was the inspiration for its owners to 

bring the village square concept to life. 

Prebbleton Village Square will feature a familyfriendly 

open space, water feature and plenty of 

bike parks complemented by several retail spaces, 

cafes and Prebbleton Health with an on-site doctor, 

dentist, pharmacy, physiotherapist, podiatrist and 

acupuncture services. 

A second retail area, The Prebbleton Village, will 

open next year adjacent to the rail trail on the road to 

Lincoln. The Prebbleton Village site will be home to 

retail stores, hospitality establishments and a gym. 

Outdoor recreational reserve 

Plans for Birchs Road Park have been approved on 

a 22-hectare site between Leadleys and Hamptons 

Road. The multi-million dollar reserve includes a 

dog park, playground and extensive grassed areas 

along with seating, walkways, public toilets and 

change rooms. 

The new reserve offers a rural park experience for a 

range of outdoor activities including walking, cycling 

and outdoor gatherings. 

Hidden 

gem 

Prebbleton Nature Park 

is the perfect place 

to enjoy Canterbury’s 

natural landscape. The 

2.6-hectare park offers a 

tranquil environment for 

walking, picnicking and 

bird watching. 

Access is from 666 

Springs Road, just south 

of Prebbleton and was 

initially filled with over 

7000 natives planted by 

local volunteers. All of the 

plants are natives local 

to Canterbury and there 

are a range of different 

species including cabbage 

trees, flax, tussocks, 

kowhai and totara as 

well as several rare 

or threatened plants. 

The park also features 

grassed walking areas, 

seats, picnic tables and 

educational panels. 

Prebbleton Nature Park 

has several paths and a 

complete circuit of the 

park takes around 20 

minutes. 

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H O R N B Y

LEESTON - 


SPRINGSTON 

Leeston continues to thrive 

Tucked between Lake Ellesmere and the 

Rakaia River, Leeston has grown and 

diversified in recent years. With their 

impressive war memorial at the town 

entrance, popular eateries such as the Crate 

& Barrell and Suburban Eatery are thriving. 

Nearby retail outlets, such as Lakeland Art 

gallery, provide culture and points of interest 

for travellers to the three local campgrounds. 

Locals are also serviced by churches, a 

medical centre, a council service centre, and a 

library. 

Selwyn Heritage Centre 

Leeston is also keeping up with motorists 

moving across to electric vehicles, with Selwyn 

District Council signing off on the build of six 

EV stations. The Ellesmere Heritage Park Trust 

collects historical memorabilia for the Selwyn 

Heritage Centre, which is situated on leased 

land next to the dog park. 

The centre is a community project to celebrate the 

history of the Ellesmere District and its people. 

Community events 

Leeston is famous for its A&P Show that’s 

been running for 150 years. It brings visitors 

from around the South Island. 

The local Leeston Market also operates every 

first and third Saturday of the month from 

9.30am-12.30pm. Stallholders offer fresh food, 

baked goods, clothing and trinkets. 

Springston School community enjoys new opening of classrooms. 

Springston bursting with businesses 

Springston is a small, rural community of just over 3000 residents and 

is located just 25 km south of Christchurch. The local dairy is a hive of 

activity for locals and those that stop on their way to and from Leeston. 

It sits close to St Mary’s Church and the community hall, where you’ll 

find plenty of events and classes. Springston is also home to luxury 

boutique B&B accommodation Chateau Pritchard, Memorys Café, the 

Springston Hotel and Selwyn’s passenger transport service NZ Look 

Shuttles. Springston School on Leeston Road has a current roll of 206 

students, and 2021 saw the grand opening of two new purpose-built 

learning spaces for students to enjoy. 

Springston Rugby celebrates 150 years 

2021 is a big year for Springston Rugby, celebrating its 150th 

anniversary. With at least one current Crusader in the pack, sport 

is big deal with training, events and matches in play at the domain. 

Springston Pony Club along with netball, tennis and cricket clubs round 

out the next generation of athletes.

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West Melton a hotspot 

of activity 

West Melton has experienced a burst of change 

over the past few years, with plenty of sections 

snapped up and new residents moving in. Housing 

developments are a big drawcard for people looking 

for space and quiet rural life, making West Melton a 

hotspot of activity. And the expansion of West Melton 

isn’t over yet, with the council approving the rezoning 

of land for development as recently as March. Selwyn 

District Council also has significant investment plans 

over the next ten years for upgrades to roads and 

water capacity that will give West Melton even more 

to offer. West Melton School is the local primary 

for learners Year 0 to 8, with students feeding into 

Rolleston College. 

Flourishing retail centre 

The area itself has a small retail centre featuring the 

Four Square supermarket, West Melton Pharmacy 

and NZ Post, a medical centre, bakery and fuel 

station. There is also Two Fat Possums—a popular 

watering hole for pre- and post-event drinks, or just 

a night out on its own—with many locals flocking for 

their $20 pizzas and free quiz night every Tuesday. 

The West Melton Tavern is located on the other side 

of the highway next to the community centre and 

the domain. There is also the Melton Estate and 

Langdale Vineyards for wine lovers plus local B&B’s 

for out-of-town visitors. 

The Willows – a recreational 

asset 

While the township straddles West Coast Road, 

nearby just off the Old West Coast Road, the new 

recreational site ‘The Willows’ was developed 

by Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District 

Council as a green space for the community. Take 

Thompsons Road off Old West Coast road, head 

towards the Waimakariri river and you’ll find picnic 

spots, fishing points, motorhome camping, plus 

walking and cycling trails to suit all abilities. There’s 

also a 4.3-hectare dog park for four-legged friends. 

Things to do 

Market @ 254 (254 Lawford Rd) is a farmers market 

that runs every Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm. There 

is a variety of fresh and hot foods, homemade and 

handmade goods, plenty of parking and dogs on 

leads are a-ok. West Melton also has a prominent 

Bowling Club, the popular Astronomical Society and 

as the area grows more local services are popping 

up. 

Annual 

fundraiser 

The West Melton Country 

Fete is an annual 

fundraiser for West 

Melton School held in 

March. The fete is a 

typical country fair with a 

strong community focus. 

For a small gold coin 

donation at the gate 

families can enjoy a day 

filled with entertainment 

from local bands, dancers 

and school groups plus 

all sorts of kids’ games 

and activities. 

These include mini jeeps, 

bumper boats, bungee 

trampoline, bouncy 

castles and, of course, 

farm animals, a petting 

zoo and pony rides. 

While the kids enjoy 

themselves, parents can 

grab a coffee, a raffle 

ticket (and hopefully a 

prize) and browse the 

more than 100 stalls 

offering beautiful crafts, 

homewares, clothing, 

food, and health and 

beauty products. 

Homemade baking, 

cotton candy and bacon 

butties are among the 

wide range of food items 

available throughout 

the day. The result of 

the highly successful 

fete allows the school 

to raise funds for new 

playgrounds, outdoor 

learning spaces and 

learning resources. 

To keep up-to-date with 

progress and planning 

for the next fete, visit: 

www.westmeltonfete. 

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The lure of the west 

234 Cottage Gifts 

While some Selwyn townships take off at alarming 

speed, Darfield remains the hidden gem of the 

west. Even so, new subdivisions offering goodsized 

sections at affordable process are beginning 

to attract people seeking a slower pace of life. And 

with views of the countryside and snow covered 

mountains, no-one in Darfield could blame them 

for wanting to enjoy the fresh country air and have a 

piece of the lifestyle pie. 

Keeping pace with its 

population 

Darfield boasts a modern Four Square supermarket, 

cafes, bakery, gift and craft shops, hair salons, 

florist, pharmacy, vet clinics, two fuel stations, a 

hotel with a bottle store and accommodation, motels, 

butcher, plant nursery, dentist, library, medical 

centre and hospital to name but a few services. Along 

with the local farming and dairy industries, these 

businesses all contribute to and support the town’s 

steady expansion. 

The town has both a primary school and a high 

school, and is well catered for with preschools, local 

Plunket room, preschool activities, plus a range of 

out of school activities and sports clubs to choose 

from. 

The latest development in the town is the new 

purpose-built PGG Wrightson Rural Supplies store 

and office located on South Terrace. The company 

has worked with customers in the area for over 80 

years, some spanning several generations. The 

store employs approximately 20 employees within its 

divisions and is twice the size of its previous store. 

Tourist stopover 

Darfield is the largest town in the Malvern Ward and 

sits at the crossroads for those heading west via 

SH73 or heading south via SH 77. The country town 

not only services a large farming area but is also the 

gateway to the scenic Southern Alps. Just 40 minutes 

Southern Alps mural on public toilets 

from Christchurch, the town is a popular stopover for 

tourists travelling on the Great Alpine Highway to the 

West Coast. 

Creating connections 

The Two Rivers Community Trust is based in Darfield 

and provides a range of services so that people enjoy 

a sense of belonging, are able to connect, contribute 

and flourish within their community. The Malvern 

Community Hub comes under their umbrella. 

The caring team at the trust is there to help with 

many of their services operating out of the Baptist 

Church at 15 Greendale Road. 

The Trust and the Hub distribute a Newcomers 

Welcome Packs which includes valuable local 

information about activities, groups and contacts. If 

you are new or have a new neighbour, drop into the 

Hub or contact the Trust. 

The Malvern Community Hub has a weekly drop-in 

centre at the Darfield Library on Thursdays from 

10am until 2pm. 

The Hub team connects people with other social 

services, the local foodbank or other community 

organisations and health services. They run under 

the Two Rivers Community Trust using a neighbour 

to neighbour approach, working with community 

partners such as the Selwyn Parenting Network, 

Birthright Canterbury and Selwyn Centre Community 

Care. 

Enjoying craft work, a cuppa and a chat is a great 

way to spend a Thursday morning from 10am until 

12pm at the Darfield Baptist Church. Children are 

welcome. 

Many people benefit from the generosity and 

donations of food items and seasonal vegetables of 

the wider community. Pop in to the Hub if you have 

food to donate or donations of food can be dropped 

off at Trinity Church or the Darfield Baptist Church. 

Contact Rose on 027 532 4888 if someone you know 

is in need. 

things 

to do 

• Darfield Jail and 

Tussock Square 

• Community Gardens 

at Almond Park – Weds 

9am-11am 

• Darfield Town Walks, 

Walkway A & B – maps 

available from Darfield 

Library 

• McHugh’s Plantation – 

walks, fairy trail, cycling 

and dog park 

DID YOU 

KNOW? 

The Darfield Hospital 

is 94 years old this 

year. The hospital was 

originally opened as a 

Maternity hospital on 

May 27 in 1927 due an 

over-worked doctor (he 

handled 103 births in 

one year) and a ‘lack of 

proper maternity home 

accommodation’ being 

available in the area. 

Currently the hospital 

has eight general 

beds providing for the 

rehabilitation care of 

the elderly plus a small 

maternity suite with two 

beds.

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Looking back 

on the past 

Glentunnel Museum. 

Selwyn is rich in early pioneer history and 

as such there are many historical groups 

and museums to whet the appetite of those 

wanting to learn about the history of the 

district. 

Glentunnel Museum contains an extensive 

collection of items recording the history of the 

area which has seen much rural industrialism, 

particularly the pottery and brickworks. The 

museum has an extensive library and history 

of local servicemen who fought in WW1 and 

WW2, as well as the local school which was set 

up in 1879. Glentunnel Museum is located at 

3 Philip Street, Glentunnel, Canterbury, New 

Zealand and open Sunday 1pm - 4pm during 

daylight saving or by appointment. Email: 

glentunnelmuseum@gmail.com 

Homebush Stables offers a Category One 

heritage listed 1870’s museum and stables 

buildings, which house a wide ranging and 

unique collection of pioneering country life 

on the Canterbury Plains and beyond. This 

includes a collection of vintage farming and 

mining machinery, military and sporting 

memorabilia and a broad collection of the 

everyday life of our forebears. For more 

information on opening times, visit www. 

homebushstables.co.nz. 

The Hororata Historical Society maintains 

the historic Cotons' Cottage and the Hororata 

Museum, which contain a wide range of 

artefacts, archives and photographs relating 

to the history of our district. Set on a beautiful 

rural site with plenty of parking, the cottage 

and museum are a great destination for 

those exploring the countryside, and for 

anyone interested in New Zealand history. 

The museum is open Sundays 1.30-4pm, 

September to May. For private tours or to find 

out more, visit www.hororatamuseum.weebly. 

com 

The Dunsandel Historic Society began in 

1978 and promotes interest in the area 

and encourages the recording of local 

history for Dunsandel and surrounding 

districts. Dunsandel will be celebrating 

its 150th in 2022. For more information 

on the history of Dunsandel, visit www. 

dunsandelhistoricsociety.com 

The Ellesmere Historical Society, formed 

in 1996, undertakes the role of gathering, 

preserving, and sharing the history of the 

Ellesmere district. Email: wendydalley@ 

hotmail.com 

Lincoln & Districts Historical Society 

promotes interest in the history of Lincoln and 

surrounding districts including Greenpark, 

Springston, Broadfield, Ladbrooks and Tai 

Tapu. Society members maintain two historic 

buildings in Lincoln. Liffey Cottage is furnished 

as a late 19th century cottage and Pioneer 

Hall includes displays of historic photos. Both 

buildings are open from 2 pm until 4 pm on the 

first Sunday of each month. To find out more, 

email: sec.ldhs@gmail.com 

RIDING THE TRAIL 

The Christchurch to Little River Rail 

Trail is a cycleway and walkway between 

Christchurch and Little River. From Hornby 

to Little River the route follows much of 

the Little River Branch railway line which 

operated from 1875 until 1967 providing 

a vital means for farmers to get stock 

and produce to market. The trail passes 

through rural areas and settlements on 

the Canterbury Plains, skirts past the 

massive flanks of the ancient volcanoes 

which make up Banks Peninsula, and hugs 

the shoreline of a vast lagoon, Te Waihora 

or Lake Ellesmere, and its smaller twin, Te 

Roto o Wairewa or Lake Forsyth. 

Christchurch to Prebbleton 4km: This 

section of the trail starts about 400m south 

of the Shands Road/Halswell Junction 

Road intersection on Shands Road. There 

is also a route from Cathedral Square to 

Marsh's Road using the Little River Link 

cycleway. 

Prebbleton to Lincoln 7.7km: This section 

starts at the Birchs Road/Trices Road 

intersection and follows an off-road 

asphalt pathway alongside Birchs Road 

to Lincoln running alongside the original 

railway line. 

Lincoln to Neills Rd 9.3km: From Lincoln, 

the route follows Edward Street before 

entering Liffey Spring Drive and emerging 

into the wetland areas. The trail exits onto 

Moirs Lane crossing Ellesmere Road and 

joins Collins Road East finally joining River 

Road. 

Neills Rd to Motukorara 6km: This section 

of the trail is off-road and is adjacent to 

the Halswell Canal but deviates away onto 

farmland for about 1.7 kms to reduce the 

impact of disturbance on birdlife. 

Motukorara to Birdlings Flat 13.3km: This 

section, plus most of the section between 

Birdlings Flat and Little River, was the 

first to be opened to the public in May 

2006. The rail-trail, from Motukarara is on 

public land managed by the Department of 

Conservation (DoC). 

Birdlings Flat to Little River 9.7km: This 

section traverses along the old railway 

embankment until closer to the Little River 

township. Much of this section travels 

beside Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth).

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it's all here in your backyard 

With so much to offer in your own backyard it's easy to plan a day out with the family or even a romantic staycation. 

Adventure, a picnic, a quiet stroll or bikeride all on your doorstep. Make the most of what Selwyn has to offer. 

From pasture to plate 

Get a taste of Selwyn. Fresh produce 

straight from the source. Visit one of the 

many farmers' markets or book a table at 

a local café, restaurant or winery. 

From mountains to sea 

Explore one of Selwyn’s many walking 

tracks. From small peaks and familyfriendly 

forest strolls to mountain 

ranges with native wildlife. Visit our 

six uncrowded ski fields or fish at our 

rivers and lakes. 

From your doorstep 

Step outside – it’s all right here! A day 

of golf with panoramic views, biking 

tracks for families to thrill-seekers, 

garden tours or simply appreciate the 

night sky full of stars. 

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4 TOP FAMILY WALKS 

Castle Hill 

Harts Creek Track 

Selwyn has a great range of family walks 

ranging from short paths for toddlers to half 

day hikes for beginner trampers. The beauty 

of the Selwyn district is the diversity of its 

landscapes. From wetlands at Te Waihora/ 

Lake Ellesmere, to riverside tracks, to the 

mountains of Arthur's Pass, there really is a 

walk for everybody. 

Rakaia Gorge Walkway 

The striking blue green water is the absolute 

highlight of the Rakaia Gorge Walkway. The 

track follows the Rakaia River upstream and 

will take about 3-4 hours return, depending 

on how old your children are. The turnaround 

point is also just under Terrace Downs High 

Country Resort, so you could stop for a drink 

or lunch. 

Kura Tãwhiti/Castle Hill 

Kura Tãwhiti/Castle Hill is a mecca of 

exploring adventures, perfect for families 

young and old. It is less of a defined walk as 

it is a collection of rock formations to climb 

and explore. Kids will love climbing onto huge 

rocks, finding secret spots to hide and the 

amazing views from the top of the rocks. 

McHughs Magical Fairy 

Forest 

Little children will get such joy from the 

discovery of the unique little doors and 

windows dotted around the forest in McHughs 

Forest in Darfield. There are lots of fairy doors 

and there are many cute coloured signposts 

that add to the magic. This walk will take 

about an hour to stroll, dogs on leads are 

welcome and it is stroller accessible. 

Harts Creek Track 

Harts Creek Track is a lovely 20 minute walk 

along the creekside to a bird hide overlooking 

Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. Kids will enjoy 

spotting birds, swans and ducks on the 

lakeside and having a rest in the sheltered 

hut. To get there, follow the signs towards 

the Lakeside Domain on Timber Yard Road 

and follow the yellow signpost from the road 

marked “Bird Hide”. 

Find more walks at: https://selwyn.nz/ 

experience-selwyn/walking-and-hiking/ 

Experience Lake Coleridge 

High Country Horse Adventures 

Lake Coleridge. 

Lake Coleridge, a centre of adventure and activity at 

the heart of the Selwyn district, is just over an hour’s 

drive from Rolleston. From hiking and jet boating to 

skiing and boutique stays, Selwyn’s Lake Coleridge is 

an impressive destination with a wealth of things to 

fill your day. 

Take a walk 

Lake Ida and Lake Catherine 

In the shadow of Mount Ida, this easy walk takes in 

two alpine lakes within 30 minutes of Lake Coleridge 

village. Both will often freeze in the winter and are 

popular with ice skaters when the conditions are 

right. Allow about two hours for this 8km meander in 

the hills. 

Lake Hill and Peak Hill 

Lake Hill is an easy walk from the Lake Heron car 

park with good bird-watching opportunities coupled 

with high country lake views. Walk through tussock 

to the summit. Track starts about 500m before 

you reach the Power Station intake. Alternately, 

check out Peak Hill for a more challenging hike. 

Expect 360-degree scenes across Lake Coleridge, 

the Southern Alps and multiple rivers. Bring good 

shoes and reasonable fitness, and stay away in wild 

weather. 

For more details and maps of walks, visit: www. 

lakecoleridgenz.info 

Find an adventure 

Archery & claybird shooting 

Nestled in the tranquillity of pine forest on the edge 

of the Rakaia Gorge, Newzengland caters for all 

experience levels. Their Mini Olympic Challenge 

combines clay shooting, archery and golf chipping – 

a great group activity for friends and family or work 

colleagues. 

Jet boating 

Discovery Jet offers an adrenaline-filled activity 

close to Lake Coleridge on the stunning blue Rakaia 

River. This is an experience not to be missed, and an 

iconic Kiwi thrill. With some of the most competitive 

prices in New Zealand, Discovery Jet is sure to get 

your blood pumping. 

Horse trekking 

What better way to experience the true Canterbury 

high country than by horseback. High Country Horse 

Adventures run horse treks through farmland and 

riverbeds. With part-day and full-day tours, this is an 

activity for all.

24 

EXPLORE 


Ski Selwyn 

Selwyn is home to the best unique ski areas 

in New Zealand! We pride ourselves on our 

world class off-piste skiing, uncrowded slopes, 

awesome terrain and kiwi hospitality, all within 

an hour’s drive from Rolleston. Craigieburn, 

Porters, Cheeseman, Temple Basin, Mt 

Olympus and Broken River feature mixedterrain 

riding from beginner to advanced; 

on-mountain accommodation, on-site café 

and bar facilities and snow schools with highly 

qualified instructors. 

The journey to our six ski areas winds through 

patchwork fields of Canterbury plains and 

tussock-covered, before climbing into the 

majestic Southern Alps. On the trip you’ll 

pass through many small townships each with 

unique offerings to meet your needs. Gnomes 

Alpine Sports in Darfield is your one-stop-shop 

for all your ski gear hire. Pop in to see the 

friendly team and they’ll get you sorted. 

Make sure you fuel yourself up along the way 

for a big day out! Darfield Bakery offers a 

perfectly brewed coffee for the coffee-lovers, 

or if you’re a bit peckish, stop off at the 

Famous Sheffield Pie Shop and grab one of 

their delicious pies. If you are travelling early 

in the morning, you might be lucky enough 

to catch a glimpse of a hot air balloon from 

Ballooning Canterbury drifting across the sky. 

Further up the road in Springfield is the ideal 

toilet and petrol fuel stop! Plus, if you’re still 

hungry there are a number of tasty options! 

Enjoy the trip, and drive safe. We’ll see you on 

the slopes! 

Find out more here: https://selwyn.nz/ 

skiselwyn/ 

Looking after 

our National 

Park 

The Arthur's Pass Wildlife Trust is a non-profit 

volunteer organisation, originally founded by 

the Arthur's Pass Community in late 2005 as 

the "Arthur's Pass Kiwi Recovery Project". 

In 2010, the trust broadened its mission to 

protect the entire eco-system of the Bealey 

Valley in Arthur's Pass National Park. In 2012, 

the trust took on the challenge of extending 

its predator control lines into many other 

catchments in the National Park (Waimakariri 

River, Crow River, Mingha River, Deception 

River, Upper Otira River, Edwards River, and 

onto Bealey Spur). The trust continues to 

fortify its defences against predator invasions 

in the park. 

The trust’s work is all about removing 

introduced predators and weeds. To this end, 

the trust maintains 1515 traps that capture 

stoats, weasels and rats and the group also 

captures feral cats from time to time. The 

trust also works with volunteers to remove 

the invasive weeds that are taking over the 

riverbeds, which in turn provide shelter for 

predators. Supporters know it’s a never-ending 

battle but there are many things individuals, 

clubs and schools can do to help the trust 

achieve its aims. 

The group needs volunteers to maintain a 

trapline, survey tracking tunnels, assist with 

bird surveys and help with weed removal, 

sponsor a new trapline and raise funds for the 

trust so it can continue its work. 

Those volunteers also need people to report 

weed infestations or feral animals seen in 

Arthur's Pass National Park and to report 

wildlife encounters, with Blue Duck (Whio), 

Kiwi, Weka, Rock Wren and the like. 

Arthur's Pass National Park was gazetted 

in 1929 as the South Island's first - and New 

Zealand's third - National Park. The Park's 

location astride the major alpine railway 

and road thoroughfare, together with its 

proximity to Christchurch, made it a popular 

destination, though its popularity had an 

early detrimental impact on the flora. The 

1935 Park Handbook emphasized the broad 

flora variety, the challenging terrain available 

for mountaineering and tramping, the ski 

grounds, and the wild game available for 

hunters, however, no acknowledgement was 

made of the birdlife. 

Arthur's Pass Village became headquarters 

for the ever-increasing Arthur's Pass National 

Park and Craigieburn Conservation territory 

and infrastructure, at the same time becoming 

a popular holiday destination and stopover 

point for travellers. 

By the 1990s, a realization dawned on some 

park users and staff that many of the local bird 

species were under threat from introduced 

predators - particularly the very mobile and 

fast breeding stoat - and that the prospect 

of some species being wiped out within their 

traditional territory was a real threat. Their 

dawn chorus, presence and territory were 

increasingly being diminished. Today’s efforts 

are a response to that ongoing threat.


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26 recreation - 

CLUBS 


Selwyn Sports Centre 

The largest indoor sports centre in Canterbury 

is now open, providing a fantastic new facility 

for the community to get active, play and have 

fun. 

The 8,000m² Selwyn Sports Centre was 

officially opened by Sir Richard Hadlee and 

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton at the start of 

May, in time for the winter sports season. 

The centre features New Zealand’s first 

interactive digital playground, along with eight 

sports courts. It has four hard floor poured 

polyurethane courts and four wood-sprung 

courts which are set up to host basketball, 

netball, futsal, volleyball, badminton, and 

other sports. It can also host larger sports 

tournaments, with several regional and South 

Island-wide tournaments already booked. 

The four hard floor courts will be able to host 

community events such as markets or car 

shows. 

The complex also has a 240m mezzanine level 

indoor walking track, meeting and function 

room and spaces where the Council’s popular 

group fitness and spin classes will run. There 

is also a community house for community 

sports groups to run sports services from. This 

will support groups in working together on 

community sport initiatives. 

The digital interactive wall allows people to 

play interactive video game style games such 

as hit the target or puzzle games and was 

installed by Tacktile New Zealand, using Lü 

technology. 

Selwyn Netball, Selwyn Hawks Basketball, 

Selwyn United Football, local schools and 

the Selwyn Sports Trust are among the key 

users who are holding tournaments, events, 

or operating from the complex however the 

centre also provide opportunity for minority 

sports and activities to grow and develop. 

MEET NEW PEOPLE, JOIN A CLUB 

5 great reasons to join a club 

1. Meet new people 

2. Try something new 

3. Have fun 

4. Learn new skills 

5. Make lifelong friends 

Archery 

Ellesmere Archery Club. 

Athletics 

Selwyn Athletic Club. 

Badminton 

Ellesmere Badminton Club and 

Lincoln Badminton Club. 

Baseball 

Selwyn Baseball Club. 

Basketball 

Selwyn Hawks Club. 

Bowls – Outdoor and Indoor 

Clubs at Darfield, Dunsandel, 

Ladbrooks, Leeston, Lincoln, 

Sedgemere, Southbridge, 

Springston, Tai Tapu and West 

Melton. 

Bridge 

Lincoln Bridge Club. 

Cricket 

Clubs at Dunsandel, Greendale, 

Kirwee, Leeston, Lincoln, 

Prebbleton, Springston, Tai Tapu 

and Weedons. 

Cycling 

U3A Ellesmere Cycling Club 

Equestrian 

Bangor Pony Club, Canterbury 

Harness Horse and Pony Society, 

Ellesmere Pony Club, Springston 

Pleasure Riding Club, Springston 

Pony Club, Waihora Pony Club and 

West Melton Weedons Pony Club. 

Football 

Selwyn United Football Club in 

Rolleston, Darfield, West Melton 

Ellesmere and Lincoln. Prebbleton 

Football Club. 

Golf 

Burnham, Hororata, Greendale, 

Ellesmere (Leeston), Lincoln, 

Tai Tapu, Terrace Downs and 

Weedons. 

Gymnastics 

West Melton Gym Club 

Affinity Gymnastics (Izone). 

Martial Arts 

Aikado Darfield, Ladbrooks 

Karate Club, Chan’s Martial Arts, 

Rolleston Seido Karate. 

Netball 

Clubs at Broadfields, Burnham; 

Dunsandel; Ellesmere Combined 

(Leeston); Greenpark; Malvern 

(Darfield); Lincoln High School; 

Lincoln; Lincoln University’ 

Prebbleton; Rolleston; Rolleston 

College; Southbridge; Springston; 

Tai Tapu; Templeton and West 

Melton. 

Running 

Ellesmere, Lincoln, Malvern and 

Rolleston Road Runners. 

Rugby 

Clubs at Burnham; Darfield; 

Dunsandel/Irwell; Kirwee; 

Leeston; Lincoln; Prebbleton; 

Rolleston; Selwyn (Glentunnel); 

Sheffield; Southbridge; 

Springston; Waihora (Tai Tapu) and 

West Melton. 

Rugby League 

Burnham Chevaliers and Rolleston 

Warriors. 

Shooting 

Darfield Clay Target Shooting, 

Ellesmere Clay Target Club, 

Small-bore Rifle Clubs at Leeston, 

Southbridge, Hororata, Darfield 

and West Melton. 

Softball 

Burnham Softball Club and 

Rolleston Softball Club. 

Swimming 

Selwyn Swim Club, Selwyn 

Aquatics Centre, Rolleston. 

Squash 

Lincoln Squash Club and Malvern 

Squash Racket Club (Darfield). 

Table Tennis 

Clubs at Kirwee, Lincoln and 

Rolleston. 

Tennis 

Clubs at Darfield, Kirwee, 

Killinchy, Leeston, Lincoln, 

Prebbleton, Rolleston, Springston, 

Southbridge, Tai Tapu and West 

Melton. 

Walking 

Prebbleton Walking Group and 

Thursday Night Walking Group, 

Rolleston.

ecreation - 


golf 

New owner for stunning Terrace Downs 

Terrace Downs has re-opened under new 

ownership as Terrace Downs Resort. The New 

Zealand-owned hotel group CPG Hotels bought 

the resort in late 2020 after its previous owner, 

Japanese investor Hiroshi Hasegawa, died in 

Japan from Covid-19. 

The complex near Rakaia Gorge has 

self-contained deluxe and premium villa 

accommodation, 18-hole, par 72 championship 

course golf course, onsite archery, clay 

shooting and The Clubhouse restaurant. 

The golf course features four different tee 

positions for the enjoyment of players of all 

abilities. At a length of 6,406 metres off the 

back tees, it includes 10 lakes and over 60 

bunkers. Terrace downs golf course has been 

rated by the New Zealand Golf magazine as 

one of the top five courses in the country. 

The surrounding terrain was shaped over the 

last few million years by glacial ice and rivers, 

with the Southern Alps towering up to 2,000 

metres above a green, gently undulating valley 

floor. Another standout feature of the area, 

the spectacular Rakaia River, can turn rapidly 

from a wild and awesome torrent into an azure 

blue ribbon meandering through Rakaia Gorge. 

On the golf course, rust-brown ryegrasses 

contrast with red riparian tussock, while 

copses of native trees, evergreens and shrubs 

decorate the landscape. 

Terrace Downs was part of Snowden station 

until 1946. The government then bought it and 

in 1949 it became one of several farms that 

returned serviceman could apply for. Edwin 

Tilley was lucky enough to win the block of 

land in the ballot and he named it “Terrace 

Downs” after the terraces down to the Rakaia 

River. Edwin Tilley farmed sheep and cattle 

on the station until he retired in 1990 when 

the land was put up for auction where it was 

bought from Japan by Shinnosuke Saito, a 

professional golfer from Japan. 

The location was strategically chosen for 

rural tranquillity and magnificent scenery, 

its nearness to top tourist attractions and its 

proximity to Christchurch, the gateway to the 

South Island. Of special importance, it borders 

unspoilt High Country offering fantastic 

hunting, fishing, bush walks, eco retreats and 

unique native fauna. 

Planning and construction of an 18-hole 

championship golf course began straight away, 

with the assistance of internationally renowned 

golf architects Sid Puddicombe Associates. 

The front nine holes were completed in 1992 

and opened to the public in early 1993. A 

Portacom was set up beside number four tee 

and golfers could come and play the front 

nine, using number five as their starting hole. 

After a small break construction was started 

on the second (back) nine holes, which were 

completed in 1999. 

In 2000 construction began on the clubhouse 

and this was officially opened in December 

2001. With the completion of the clubhouse 

and the golf course, it was decided to start on 

the construction of the Terrace Villa Suites. 

The building of the first 12 Villa Suites was 

completed in July 2003 and the All Blacks 

were the first house guests for their training 

camp at Terrace Downs before they went to 

that year’s Rugby World Cup. The next 16 Villa 

Suites were completed in 2004 and the final 

stage of an additional 24 was completed in 

mid-2005. 

For bookings and more information, visit www. 

terracedowns.co.nz 

ON THE GO WITH GOLF 

Keep fit, make new friends and have fun 

playing golf. People of all ages can try their 

hand at this versatile sport. From Weedons 

to Terrace Downs, Selwyn golf courses are 

picturesque and challenging for every skill 

level. 

Burnham Golf Club Aylesbury Road, Burnham 

The course is an easy flat walk with most 

fairways tightly tree-lined and requires 

accuracy off the tee and pinpoint shot-making 

into the greens. Be careful on the 12th hole. 

Your ball won’t be retrievable if it lands into the 

NZ Army’s Ammunition Magazine. 

Ellesmere Golf Club, Feredays Road, Leeston 

The course provides a challenge with 

sometimes narrow, tree-lined fairways and 

strategically placed bunkers and vegetation. 

A flat and picturesque 18-hole course for all 

fitness levels. 

Greendale Golf Club, 987 Coaltrack Road, 

Greendale 

The layouts of the holes is testing but fair 

with trees, water hazard or out of bounds 

a challenge on most holes. With excellent 

greens and well-drained fairways and a round 

at Greendale is always enjoyable. 

Hororata Golf Club, Homebush Road, 

Glentunnel 

Set across the terraces on the Selwyn River, 

it is picturesque 18-hole course with wellmaintained 

fairways, strategically placed 

trees, natural water hazards, and outstanding 

soil-based greens. 

Lincoln Golf Club, Boundary Road, Lincoln 

A challenging and well-prepared 9-hole course 

in a parkland setting. Visitors are always 

welcome and may enter competitions on club 

days. 

Tai Tapu Golf Club, Christchurch-Akaroa 

Road, Tai Tapu. 

A compact 9-hole golf course with tree-lined 

fairways and generously sized greens with 

some challenging holes along the way. The 

clubhouse features a spacious balcony and bar 

service. 

Terrace Downs Golf Resort, 623 Coleridge 

Road, Windwhistle. 

A scenic alpine golf course presenting a 

challenge for all golfers with stunning views 

of the Southern Alps. Clubs, shoes, carts and 

trundlers are available for hire. 

Weedons Country Club McClelland Road, 

Weedons. 

Visitors are always welcomed. The tree-lined 

fairways and dog-legs along the way make this 

a challenging course for all golfers. The club is 

well signposted from State Highway One.

28 RECREATION - 

fishing-Venues 


Fishing abounds from alps to the sea 

The braided Rakaia River boasts some of 

the best Chinook salmon fishing in New 

Zealand between December and March. 

On the lower Selwyn, the best fishing 

is from Coes Ford down to the lower 

huts. The tributaries of Te Waihora Lake 

Ellesmere fish better than the lake itself, 

however good fishing for sea-run trout can 

occur at Taumutu when the lake is open 

to the sea. Taumutu Beach is where kite 

fishers might be able to find elephant fish. 

Birdlings Flat is a popular spot for surf 

fishers. You can find blue moki at night 

close to the cliffs, and kahawai during the 

day in summer. 

Lake Forsyth fishes best in spring, 

especially if the lake has recently been 

opened to the sea. One of the best places 

is where the Akaroa Highway first comes 

close to the lake just after the Birdlings 

Flat turn-off. Kaituna River, just above the 

confluence with Lake Ellesmere, offers 

the best fishing during spring. 

Toward the Southern Alps, Lake Coleridge 

hosts one of the very few New Zealand 

populations of landlocked Chinook 

salmon. Brown and rainbow trout are 

also abundant in the lake, as well as the 

numerous smaller lakes nearby. Lake 

Lyndon has rainbow and brown trout while 

Lake Georgina is a nice little lake that 

anglers can walk right around during a 

fishing season. 

Some areas have fishing restrictions. Read 

the Department of Conservation around 

protected areas. Contact the Ministry for 

Primary Industries or North Canterbury 

Fish and Game for further information. 

Community centres at 

the heart of Selwyn 

Dunsandel Hall 

The district boasts a range of local 

community halls, both new and historic, 

providing some top-class meeting and 

event centres to facilitate these activities. 

Below is a comprehensive list of community 

halls available in Selwyn. To book or make 

enquiries, call the number with the listing 

below. For more information visit www.selwyn. 

govt.nz 

Award winning public 

designs 

Selwyn boasts some stunning and innovative 

designs when it comes to new community 

centres built over the last few years. Old 

community halls, unsafe due to the 2010 

earthquakes, have had to be replaced. 

The old Dunsandel Community Hall was 

one such hall damaged beyond repair in the 

earthquakes. Opened in 2017, the Dunsandel 

Community Centre went on to become one of 

seven Public Architecture winners at the 2019 

Canterbury Architecture Awards In the same 

awards, Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall was 

also a winner. 

Halls & Event Centres 

Arthur’s Pass Community Centre School 

Terrace, Arthur’s Pass. Phone: 03 318 9133 

Broadfields District Community Centre 

Robinsons Road, Broadfields. Phone: 0800 

BOOK IN (266546) 

Castle Hill Village Community Centre Castle 

Hill Drive, Castle Hill. Phone: 03 318 9189 

Care Lincoln, Lincoln. Phone 03 325 2007 

Darfield Recreation & Community Centre Nth 

Terrace, Darfield. Phone: 027 535 8379 

Dunsandel Hall Tramway Rd, Dunsandel. 

Phone: 0800 BOOK IN (266546) 

Doyleston Hall Drain Road, Doyleston. Phone: 

03 324 3960 

Glenroy Community Centre Windwhistle Road, 

Glenroy. Phone: 03 318 6565. 

Glentunnel Community Centre Homebush 

Road, Glentunnel. Phone: 03 318 2687 

Greendale Hall Greendale. Phone: 03 318 8808 

Greenpark Community Centre Greenpark 

Road. Phone: 03 325 5704 

Halkett Community Centre Halkett Road, 

Halkett. Phone: 03 318 1120 

Hororata Hall Corner Duncans Road and 

Hororata Road. Phone: 027 535 8379 

Kirwee Community Centre High Street. 

Phone: 03 318 1602 

Killinchy Hall 658 Leeston Dunsandel Road. 

Phone: 03 324 3815 

Ladbrooks Community Hall 13 Barnes Road, 

Halswell. Phone: 0800 BOOK IN (266546) 

Lake Coleridge Community Hall Hart Place, 

Lake Coleridge. Phone: 0800 BOOK IN (266546) 

Lakeside Soldier's Memorial Hall Lakeside 

Road, Lakeside. Phone: 027 224 7109 

Lincoln Event Centre 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln. 

Phone: Phone: 0800 BOOK IN (266546) 

Little Rakaia Huts Community Centre Pacific 

Drive, Rakaia. Phone: (03) 347 1866 

Mead Community Hall North Rakaia Road, 

Mead. Phone: 03 302 7805 

Motukarara Hall 43 Duck Pond Road, 

Motukarara. Phone: 03 329 7229 

Prebbleton Community Cottage Corner Blakes 

and Springs Road, Prebbleton. 0800 BOOK IN 

(266546) 

Prebbleton Hall Springs Road, Prebbleton. 

Phone: 0800 BOOK IN (266546) 

Rolleston Community Centre Rolleston Drive, 

Rolleston. Phone: 03 347 2882 

Sheffield Hall Cnr Railway Terrace East and 

Wrights Road, Sheffield. Phone: 0800 BOOK IN 


Southbridge Hall High Street, Southbridge. 

Phone: 03 324 2107 

Springston Community Centre 11 Leeston 

Road, Springston. Phone: 0800 BOOK IN 


Tai Tapu Community Centre 722 Old Tai Tapu 

Road, Tai Tapu. Phone: 0800 BOOK IN (266546) 

Tawera Memorial Hall Community Centre 

SH73, Springfield. Phone: 027 535 8379 

West Melton Community Centre SH73, West 

Melton. Phone: 027 241 9619

events 


MARKETS 

SELWYN’S TOP ANNUAL EVENTS 

Hororata Games – 6 November 2021 

The Hororata Highland Games pays tribute to 

many Scottish traditions, attracting over 300 

competitors across New Zealand for a range 

of events. The Games also gives spectators 

the opportunity to take part too, visit: www. 

hororatahighlandgames.org.nz 

Lone Goat Vineyard Wine Run – 15th January 

2022 

Run or walk, dress up and have some fun with 

a wine tasting approximately every kilometer. 

There is an option to register for 5km or 10km 

with a two and a half hour time limit, visit: 

www.winerun.co.nz 

Selwyn Sounds – 5 March 2022 

Selwyn Sounds is a unique one-day music 

festival that transforms the town of Lincoln 

into a popular concert venue. Just 25 minutes’ 

drive from Christchurch, the festival offers a 

great line up of music, great food and great 

hospitality, visit: www.selwynsounds.co.nz 

Selwyn Wine & Beer Festival 

Spend a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine 

enjoying the best wine and beer Canterbury 

has to offer. A fun atmosphere with a great 

line up of local wineries, craft breweries, 

superb food and local music, visit: www. 

selwynwineandbeerfestival.co.nz 

Hororata Night Glow 

An amazing, magical night out, where people 

can walk inside the balloons before the night 

show as well as chat to the balloon crews. 

There is plenty of entertainment – music, 

games, stalls and food, visit: www.hororata. 

org.nz 

Wings & Wheels 

Organised by Sheffield Fire Brigade as a major 

fundraiser, the Wheels and Wings annual event 

showcases a mix of aircraft and classic cars 

along with public displays and food stalls, visit: 

www.facebook.com/sheffieldfirebrigadeNZ 

Coast to Coast – 11 & 12 February 2022 

Held annually in New Zealand, Coast to Coast 

is run from the west coast to the east coast of 

the South Island, and features running, cycling 

and kayaking elements over a total of 243km. 

It starts at Kumara Beach and finishes in New 

Brighton, visit: www.coasttocoast.co.nz 

Selwyn Motorfest 

Held annually during November in Rolleston, 

the car show showcases hundreds of cars, 

tractors, trucks and bikes along with vendor 

stalls, fun rides, food and entertainment. 

It is a major fundraising event donating 

proceeds to community charities, visit: www. 

selwynmotorfest.kiwi 

Local 

markets bring 

communities 

together 

Selwyn offers a number of community markets 

to choose from. Big or small, these markets 

offer great diversity when it comes to arts, 

crafts, and self-sufficiency. Whether you are 

shopping for locally grown fresh produce, 

locally produced nuts, honey, jams, oils and 

cheeses or clothing and handcrafts, you can’t 

go past Selwyn’s weekly markets and country 

fairs. With stalls offering a variety of products, 

it’s a great way to spend time with friends and 

family while supporting local enterprises. 

Prebbleton community market 

First Sunday of the month: Noon-3pm at 

Historical Prebbleton Community Cottage, 

corner of Blakes and Springs roads. 

Lincoln farmers & craft market 

Seasonal produce is available at Lincoln’s 

Every Saturday: 10am-1pm on Gerald Street 

beside the library. 

Leeston market 

First and third Saturday of each month: 9.30am 

-12.30pm at the St David’s Co-Operating 

Parish grounds. 

Rolleston envirotown market 

Every second Sunday: 10am-1pm in the 

Rolleston Square West carpark. 

Market @254, West Melton 

Every Saturday: 9:30am-1:00pm at 254 

Lawford Road, West Melton. 

Darfield market 

Every Saturday: Summer 9am – 1pm, Winter 

9.30am – 12noon on South Terrace. 

Annual events 

Each year schools, churches and community 

groups organise a variety of fundraising 

events. These fairs and fetes, held throughout 

the year, are annual events in their own right 

attracting not only locals but also visitors from 

afar. 

Ellesmere Spring Fling held at David Hobbs’ 

Broadfield Garden, 250 Selwyn Road is the sole 

fundraiser for Lincoln & Districts Community 

Care Association Inc. and includes artisan 

foods, crafts and plants and a self-guided tour 

of this extensive award-winning garden. 

Hororata parish Spring Fair is held annually 

and includes white elephant, homemade 

food delicacies, crafts, plants and specialty 

items, plus a country auction, live music and 

competitions. 

Leeston Fete attracts stallholders from all 

over New Zealand and offers a huge variety of 

food vendors will be there and the kids’ area 

in Anderson Square will offer pony rides and 

bouncy castles. 

West Melton Fete is a school fundraiser with a 

country atmosphere and includes stalls, food, 

games, competitions, entertainment and local 

business displays. 

Tai Tapu Village Fair is held each year on the 

first or second weekend of March and offers 

bespoke craft, fashion stalls, local food, music, 

and kids entertainment. 

Clearview Fete is a fun, family friendly and 

vibrant school fundraiser with over 100 trade 

stalls, raffles, food and entertainment.

30 

STAY-DINE 


Staying local 

offers endless 

options 

Bealey Lodge 

Supporting local has become a post-lockdown 

catchphrase and provides an opportunity for 

Selwyn residents to holiday locally when there 

are so many amazing places to stay within the 

district. 

Arthur’s Pass, Methven, Windwhistle, Porter’s 

Pass, the choices are endless whether you 

are looking for a romantic getaway or a family 

holiday. Either way, you are guaranteed the 

scenery will be spectacular any time of the 

year. 

Petes Place, in Arthur’s Pass, is a cosy 

mountain cabin set amongst native bush with 

mountain views. Five minutes’ walk from the 

train and 10 minutes from the town centre this 

newly renovated cabin features underfloor 

heating and sleeps four. 

Mt Hutt Lodge, nestled above the bridge at 

Rakaia Gorge, features a seasonal outdoor 

pool and ski-to-door access. The motel has 

water sports facilities and a ski school. There 

is also a restaurant and bar which serves 

lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks. 

Snow Denn in Methven has something for 

everyone with a private lodge and a second 

lodge for backpackers and family groups 

featuring a wide range of room and bed 

configurations. With young owners, Snow Denn 

has a fun friendly vibe for guests of all ages. 

Gunyah Country Estate is a beautiful 

Edwardian home in Windwhistle. The estate 

has a restaurant and accommodation options 

include staying at The Lodge or in the selfcatering 

rooms. Each has a private ensuite 

bathroom and all are warm and sunny with 

stunning views of the surrounding countryside. 

Porters Alpine Lodge in the Porters Pass 

ski area offers accommodation set against a 

beautiful mountain backdrop. Guests can enjoy 

the fully licensed bar and restaurant on site. 

The lodge has a family room with two double 

beds and a bunk and there is also a six-bed 

dormitory. Activities include mountain bike and 

hiking trails in the summer and the famous 

ski field in the winter. All activities are located 

on-site with numerous other activities a short 

drive from the lodge. 

The Bealey Hotel is well-known and sits on the 

edge of the Waimakariri River and is within 30 

minute's drive of five ski fields. The Bealey has 

a restaurant and bar making it a popular local 

destination and a range of accommodation 

options including a luxury apartment or 

a lodge. One of the suites even has a spa 

pool with spectacular views of the nearby 

mountains. 

When you are planning your next holiday think 

about staying local. There are plenty of options 

available for all budgets within the stunning 

Selwyn district. 

Comfortable rolleston 

aCCommodation 

A very warm welcome awaits you at Rolleston Highway Motel. With 

a reputation for helpfulness, Rolleston Highway Motel offers you 

immaculate, comfortable and affordable motel accommodation. 

27 units – Studios/One bedroom/ 

Two bedroom self contained units 

Phone: 03 347 2326 

www.rollestonhighwaymotel.Co.nz 

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conferences, functions & 

events. 

Your Hosts 

Colleen & Craig Beswick 

Enquiries 

Ph 03 974 1620 

For reservations: 

0800 001 689 

info@lincolnmotel.co.nz 

www.lincolnmotel.co.nz 

4-6 Maurice St, Lincoln

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Options aplenty 

for Selwyn trips 

You can take your pick when it 

comes to fun, affordable Selwyn 

camping. 

Mountain-lovers can take a road 

trip to Arthur's Pass but if you 

want to stay closer to the city, try 

Glentunnel Holiday Park, perhaps. 

If you’d like to camp for free, 

you can drop into one of Selwyn 

District Council’s five free camping 

sites: Coes Ford, Chamberlains 

Ford, Lakeside Domain, Whitecliffs 

Domain, and Harper Intake. These 

sites are free for tent-users too. 

Chamberlains Ford is a popular 

picnic spot with great gas BBQ 

facilities, just nine minutes from 

Leeston. This bushy site sits right 

beside the Selwyn River and kids 

will love exploring the river. 

It has new toilet facilities, a 

BBQ area, a sink for washing 

dishes, picnic tables and even a 

sheltered picnic spot, as well as 

rubbish and recycling. It is not 

suitable for large vehicles (ie. a 

huge campervan or bus) as the 

turnaround areas are tight. (try 

Coes Ford if you have a large 

vehicle) 

The Coes Ford Recreation Reserve 

is on The Lake Road, just 10 

minutes from Lincoln. Its riverside 

location makes it for kids to cool 

off in the summer. 

There are several camping 

areas at Coes Ford, so it’s the 

best choice if you have a group 

of families who want to travel 

together. 

If you enjoy the lake and are a 

family of watersport lovers, then a 

top spot is Lakeside Domain, just 

8 minutes from Leeston, on a little 

peninsula beside Lake Ellesmere. 

It is the ideal sport for jetboating, 

water-skiing, kayaking, 

paddleboarding and even taking 

that old dinghy out for a spin. 

There is a boat ramp here right 

on site. 

The campground facilities include 

flushing toilets, cold showers and 

picnic tables. It is a dog-friendly 

site where your pooch is allowed 

off lead if they are under control. 

Among other stops, there are 

Department of Conservation sites 

providing cheap campsites in 

incredibly scenic places. 

The catch is, because these places 

are super budget-friendly, they do 

not have many facilities. Most have 

toilets and water, but no showers 

or electricity. For these campsites, 

you will need to bring your own 

cookers or plan to eat out. A 

battery pack for your cellphone is 

also a good idea. 

The Rakaia Huts Campground is 

located on the northern side of the 

Rakaia River mouth, 20 minutes 

off State Highway 1 at Bankside. 

It’s a popular spot for salmon 

fishing and whitebaiters so if your 

family love their seafood, then this 

may be the place for you. 

The campground has sites starting 

from $10 per night and children 

are only $2 additional, a great 

budget-friendly option. The well 

kitted out kitchen has an oven to 

cook your fish, as well as fridge 

and freezer facilities if you wish to 

take some home with you. 

The Glentunnel Holiday Park is a 

beautiful park-like campsite that 

sits beside the Selwyn River. There 

is a great swimming hole with a 

rope swing, perfect for creating 

summer holiday memories. They 

have a children's playground and 

access to the next-door school 

pool over the school holidays so a 

great wee place for kids. 

Just 45 minutes from Christchurch 

Airport and close to the local 

township of Darfield, it is a great 

central spot to explore Canterbury. 

Head down the road to explore 

Washpen Falls or the Rakaia 

Gorge, or into the hills to Arthur's 

Pass. 

MULTI- 

CULTURAL 

DINING 

Selwyn is known for its great 

food, distinguished wine and 

stunning scenery. There has 

never been such a huge variety of 

cafes, restaurants and takeaways 

available to choose from in the 

district. Along with our traditional 

kiwi fare, you can taste the world 

with food dishes from Turkey, 

America, France, Thailand, 

Mexico, England, India, to name 

just a few. 

Eateries can be found in Selwyn’s 

townships or discovered hidden 

away in the countryside and no 

matter whether you are looking 

Serving breakfast, lunch, delicious 

fresh baking and cabinet food daily. 

We have a great space to cater 

events, groups, or family gettogethers. 

We can accommodate bookings of 

up to 15 people! 

Come and check out the very best 

in kiwi food, community, and 

hospitality. 

Come and check out the very 

best in kiwi food, community, 

and hospitality. 

For more information find us on 

Facebook & Instagram: 

@tasteofkiwi_nz 

5666 West Coast Rd, Springfield, Ph: 03 318 4840 

for a casual brunch, a takeaway 

or a formal dine-in session, our 

talented chefs, cooks and bakers 

bring the best of Selwyn cuisine to 

the table or your pantry. 

Selwyn residents are also spoilt 

for choice when it comes to 

local boutique, award-winning 

vineyards, many of which host 

tastings, sell from the cellar 

door and also offer a venue 

with a difference for events and 

celebrations. Locally produced 

wines include Pinot Gris, Pinot 

Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé, 

and Sauvignon Blanc. 

GREAT MENU. GREAT COFFEE. 

Great Gifts too!

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HOLLY’S 

DAIRY 

Eat, Shop & Relax 

Come in and see us today! 

Car parking access from new Markham 

Way extension off Norman Kirk Drive. 

NEW ORDER 

neworder.co.nz 

LITTLE INDIA 

littleindia.co.nz/Rolleston 

BLACK & WHITE CAFÉ 

blackandwhitecoffee.co.nz 

SMOKE 

smokeinc.nz 

MA PETITE BAKERY 

mapetitebakery.co.nz 

VIVO HAIR SALON 

vivo.co.nz


Check out Rolleston’s 

newest shopping precinct 

Locals love spending local, and this carefully thought-out mix of hospitality and services 

caters to the young, growing population. It sits alongside more parking, easy access from 

council facilities, sports grounds, and bus services nearby, and supports the regional plan 

for a thriving residential and commercial hub, independent from Christchurch. 

Vivo Hair Salon 

Vivo are haircut and colour specialists with a 

personal mission of helping you feel good. Their 

new Rolleston salon is state-of-the-art and a 

culmination of their years of experience. The 

friendly team are locals and are excited to get 

involved and support the community. Popular 

balayage packages will be available along with 

hair extensions, chemical straightening, keratin 

treatments and plenty of cut and colours options. 

Learn more at www.vivo.co.nz 

Perpetual Beauty Nail Bar 

A one-stop-shop for all your relaxation and selfcare 

needs. Perpetual Beauty Nail Salon boasts 

pedicure and manicure nail services, skin care to 

keep you glowing, waxing, facials and massage to 

relieve stress, tension and foster relaxation. They’ll 

have two dedicated facial/massage rooms, five 

pedicure chairs and four manicure tables. 

Learn more at www.perpetualbeauty.co.nz 

Smoke 

Slow-smoked American BBQ at its finest. Two 

1.5-tonne custom-built woodfired smokers produce 

food that will melt in your mouth; they use local 

products where possible. Smoke offers platters of 

smoked meats, a premium steak bar, seafood and 

salads. Learn more at www.smokeinc.nz 

Ma Petite 

French culinary specialist and baker Thomas 

Holleaux provides exquisite breads and traditional 

French baked goods that are more art than 

baking. He comes to Rolleston from a background 

of fine dining restaurants and bakeries from the 

streets of Paris. Ma Petite will give locals a taste 

of France with traditional menu items like artisan 

breads, croissants, lemon meringue tarts and 

eclairs. Learn more at www.mapetitebakery.co.nz 

Turkish Grill 

Mouth-watering, authentic Turkish cuisine is what 

has been missing from Rolleston and likely to 

be popular with locals. Dine-in or take away the 

delicious menu items like chargrilled chicken and 

lamb, traditional Turkish kebabs, pizza, and dishes 

with so much flavour and spice you’ll think you’re 

actually in Turkey. 

Learn more on Facebook @The-Turkish-GRILL 

Joe’s Garage 

Joe’s Garage offers full breakfast, lunch and dinner 

menus (dine-in and takeaway) along with fantastic 

coffee and drinks. Delicious food and an energised 

team bring superior food/drink options and Joe’s 

quality service to the Rolleston community. 

Learn more at www.joes.co.nz 

Opening 

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SOOn! 

2 

3 

4 

5 6 

LIQUORLAND 

liquorland.co.nz/stores/ tennyson-st 

PERPETUAL BEAUTY 

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THE PHENIX CHINESE 

RESTAURANT 

ThePhenixChineseRestaurant 

HOLLY’S DAIRY 

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The-Turkish-GRILL-103357591800938 

JOE’S GARAGE 

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Now LeasiNg 

shops stage 3 

FEW SPACES LEFT 

tennyson street shopping 

Rolleston’s Newest Shopping, Restaurants and Bar Precinct 

MaRKhaM JUNCtioN 57–61 TENNYSON STREET, ROLLESTON 

Stage 3 of the Markham Junction 

development is a whopping 2200 

square metres—it’s the size of 

stage 1 & 2 combined. It will run 

right up Tennyson Street to be 

neighbours 

with Bin 

Inn; it’ll stop 

opposite the 

community 

centre and 

new library. 

Careful 

consideration 

was given to 

the existing 

properties on 

site and all five will be relocated 

to south Canterbury and 

repurposed. 

If you’re wondering who’s 

moving in, scouting for tenants 

is currently underway but it’s 

likely that we’ll be seeing the 

likes of a micro-brewery (which 

will certainly be popular), a Thai/ 

Vietnamese/Malaysian dine-in 

restaurant, an Italian dine-in 

restaurant has expressed interest, 

Stage 3 is a showstopper 

four small format retail outlets 

providing a good mix of tastes 

and services (think burgers, pizza, 

fish & chips, butcher), and a stateof-the-art 

gym (who already 

has other successful 

and established 

locations). The final 

site is yet to be 

confirmed but given 

its huge size will 

likely attract some 

exciting options for 

locals. A second 

storey commercial 

space was 

considered but 

research indicated it 

wouldn’t be successful, 

plus it would be 

counterproductive to 

the provided parking 

facilities. There will be 

a carwash located in 

the carpark, likely to 

provide a groom-whileyou-shop 

experience. 

And with the modern 

world moving towards 

more use of electric vehicles, 

it’s also possible that charging 

stations will be made available for 

residents. 

The developers have been 

working alongside Selwyn District 

Council to ensure a good crosssection 

of opportunities are made 

available, and that it aligns with 

the Council’s plan for Rolleston. 

You can expect construction to 

start sometime in August, with 

a planned opening around June 

2022. 

CaLL toDaY to discuss your next business opportunity 

Jeff Vesey Retail Commercial Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

e: jeff@retailcommercial.co.nz p: 027 436 3555

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 arts 35 

Fostering creativity 

in Selwyn 

The Selwyn Creative Network 

is a registered charity located 

in the Selwyn District. The local 

organisation provides support 

to creative individuals, groups 

and organisations. The vision of 

the Selwyn Creative Network is 

a continuation of what the arts 

community had fostered in Selwyn 

before the Covid-19 pandemic. 

In response to the pandemic, 

the Selwyn Creative Network 

has adapted to ensure the 

wider Selwyn arts community is 

supported in many different ways. 

The Selwyn Creative Network was 

founded by Rachael Inch to extend 

her passion for the arts and its 

accessibility to the community. 

With an extensive background 

in the arts, community and 

business she has built the 

organisation up to empower local 

creative individuals, groups and 

organisations. 

Providing opportunities to local 

creatives is the charity’s key focus. 

But the Selwyn Creative Network 

also strives to ensure diversity, 

with empathy and inclusion at the 

core of everything they do. The 

network is accessible through 

many different outlets. Their dayto-day 

operations include pointing 

people in the right direction for 

classes and/or courses. It also 

includes garnering community 

support for events, initiatives 

and projects as well as providing 

advice for creative individuals 

and groups. The Selwyn Creative 

Network is here to offer support 

for your creative endeavours. 

By placing a metaphorical cloak 

around creatives, they ensure that 

locals feel supported and safe. For 

more information, do not hesitate 

to contact them at one of the 

below contacts. 

The Selwyn Creative Network 

can be found on both Facebook 

and Instagram at Selwyn Creative 

Network. Rachael can be accessed 

directly at creativelyselwyn@gmail. 

com, or for general information 

and enquiries, contact promotions 

and media coordinator Olivia at 

info@selwyncreativenetwork.com 

Personalised pet 

portraits 

ARTIST | TEACHER | COLOURIST 

Professional artist Sarah Deans 

enjoys creating individualised 

artworks of pets, capturing 

its likeness and personality in 

a moment of time. Whether 

you prefer a sketch or a full oil 

painting of your beloved pet, 

Sarah welcomes and enjoys the 

challenge of painting 

all domestic animals 

from cats, dogs, birds, 

horses, and so much 

more. 

Sarah also enjoys 

painting flowers and 

landscapes; she loves 

the use of colour and 

paints in a classical 

manner learned 

from her mother and 

her uncle, Austen Deans. She 

was brought up in the foothills 

of Darfield and understands 

the shapes and shadows of the 

land. Her landscapes and floral 

portraits are a reflection of her 

imagination and passion for her 

surroundings and the medium she 

uses. 

Over the years, Sarah exhibited 

regularly at major galleries 

including The Robert McDougal 

(Christchurch), The Suter 

(Nelson), and the Aighentigh 

(Timaru). She then went on to 

establish the Sarah 

Deans Art School in the 

Arts Centre. 

After some time in 

Sydney, to establish 

a second art school, 

Sarah returned to New 

Zealand exhibiting and 

teaching in Prebbleton 

and Akaroa until 

recently, when she 

moved to her new 

home near Darfield. 

If you would like to commission a 

pet portrait or know more about 

Sarah’s works of fine art or are 

interested in lessons, call Sarah 

on 027 288 8138 or email: sarah. 

deans88@gmail.com 

Fine Art & Art Lessons 

Call Sarah today to view her latest works of 

art or to discuss your first art lesson 

P: 027 288 8138 E: sarah.deans88@gmail.com 

3818 Old West Coast Road, Sheffield, 7580

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ANIMAL CARE 


Lost a pet? What 

should you do? 

Selwyn is a district of animal lovers and 

owners. When a pet goes missing, we find it 

distressing – it’s devastating, but there are 

things you can do to get your pet back home as 

soon as possible. Similarly there are things you 

can do to help an animal that you have found 

find its way back home again. 

Be prepared; create pet identity kits for all 

your pets 

Make sure you have several photographs of 

your pet from different angles. Create a record 

of its name, age, breed, sex, neutered or not, 

microchip number, any distinguishing marks, 

etc. In fact, anything that may help to identify 

your pet should it go missing. 

Microchip your pet 

If you own a cat, dog or rabbit, get it 

microchipped. People who find lost pets are 

often urged to take them to the local vet where 

they can be scanned for a microchip number, 

which usually will lead to the owners’ contact 

details. 

Register your dog 

All dogs over the age of three months must 

be registered with the Selwyn District Council. 

Making sure your dog is wearing a collar with 

its registered tag will help it be reunited with 

you quickly. 

Call your local vet 

Call your local vet to check if your pet is there 

– it may have been injured or taken in to be 

scanned for a microchip. 

Check your local pound 

If your dog has gone missing, give your local 

pound a call or visit: https://www.selwyn. 

govt.nz/services/dogs-And-animals/dogs/ 

adoptable-dogs 

Create a flyer 

Using the info in your identifying kit, create 

mini lost pet flyers and drop them into your 

neighbours’ letterboxes. If your cat has gone 

missing, ask them to check their sheds and 

garages. Provide easy ways for people to 

contact you. 

Embrace social media and Trademe 

Post information about your lost pet on your 

local Facebook pages and check/create a 

listing on Trademe. There are plenty of animal 

lovers willing to help reunite your pet with you 

again. 

Post lost and found pets on www.lostpet.co.nz 

This is a national database, highly 

recommended by NZSPCA. 

The more you can do before your pet goes 

missing i.e, microchipping and creating an 

identity kit, the easier it will be to be reunited 

with your missing pet.

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DOG PARKS OF 

SELWYN 

Selwyn is a district of dog lovers; 

it currently has three Council 

managed dog parks and one in the 

planning stage. 

• Leeston Dog Park 

Fully fenced off-leash exercise 

area with dog exercise equipment 

and a grooming table. Access 

next to the A&P Showgrounds, off 

Leeston Road 

• Foster Dog Park, Rolleston 

Fully fenced off-leash exercise 

areas for big and small dogs, car 

parking and dog wash facilities 

available, Access off Springston 

Rolleston Road 

• McHughs Forest Dog Park, 

Darfield 

Fully fenced, off-leash exercise 

area beside the forest. Access off 

Horndon St. 

• Prebbleton 

A planned dog park on Birchs 

Road with a separate area for 

small dogs. 

There are many other parks and 

reserves in the Selwyn district 

where dogs can exercised off 

the leash however they must 

be under control at all times, 

however remember that dogs are 

not allowed on Department of 

Conservation land. 

Why we love our 

pets 

Connection 

Pets give us a reason to connect 

with other people, whether online 

sharing similar or funny animal 

stories or simply saying hello to 

others when out walking the dog. 

Animal lovers love to talk about 

their pets. 

Keep fit 

Getting outside with your dog, 

riding your horse or even 

gardening with the cat, animals 

encourage us to be outside which 

helps contribute to our fitness and 

overall wellbeing. 

Feel better 

Animals help lift our mood 

and happiness by giving 

us unconditional love and 

companionship. Spending time 

with them not only brings pleasure 

but also the feeling of being 

needed. 

Teach kindness 

Children learn from a young age 

to show kindness, respect and 

responsibility while caring for 

animals. 

Live longer 

Studies show that owning a cat 

or dog may help older people live 

longer by giving them a reason to 

get up each morning and provide 

daily companionship. 

Selwyn District dog park rules 

• Dogs must be on a lead when entering and exiting the dog park 

and wear a collar with a current Local Authority registration tag 

at all times. 

• Owners must carry a lead at all times. 

• Dogs and children must be accompanied and supervised by an 

adult at all times. 

• Be a responsible parent and do not bring your small children 

into the dog park. 

• Equipment in the dog park is for dogs only. 

• Please do not let your children climb on the equipment or use 

the grounds as a play area. 

• Dogs and puppies must be fully vaccinated. 

• Owners are required to pick up and dispose of their dog’s faeces. 

• No bicycles, skateboards or motorised vehicles allowed. 

• Dogs that show signs of aggression must either be muzzled or 

removed from the park. 

• Dogs that are sick or in-season are prohibited. 

• Owners use the park at their own risk

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Membership is free for Selwyn residents. We’re open Monday to Friday from 9am to 

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Pines Resource 

Recovery 

park 

Reconnect 

Project 

An innovative project to reconnect people 

with the environment and get people thinking 

differently about waste is underway at the 

Pines Resource Recovery Park. 

The Reconnect Project kicked off in 2019 and 

encourages waste minimisation in a number of 

innovative ways. 

This includes developing a reuse shop and 

salvage materials yard, creating an education 

centre, a garden hub, extracting materials 

from the waste stream, and providing spaces 

where waste products and materials can be 

repurposed or upcycled, rather than landfilled. 

The staged project is taking place over the next 

three years with the first stage now completed. 

This included the civil works and relocated 

recycling area under a new canopy. Features of 

the first stage include 5600m2 of Plastiphalt ® 

from Fulton Hogan. 

This will be followed by a reuse shop, salvage 

materials yard and an education centre, which 

will be an interesting, interactive and fun space 

for people of all ages to visit and learn about 

waste and waste minimisation. 

The third stage of the project includes a series 

of micro enterprise units for making products 

out of waste materials. The plan is to work 

with the community on the makeup of these 

units, which may include units for wood, metal, 

fabric and textiles, and possibly one for a 

maker space or tool lendery. 

The final stage will be a multi-purpose waste 

hub and landscape supplies yard. 

DO YOUR BIT FOR THE PLANET 

Introduce non-toxic cleaning products into 

your home that can be made from scratch, 

cost less, reduce waste and the number of 

household chemicals. 

To start there are several key ingredients, 

for example, baking soda with its proven 

virus-killing abilities that also effectively 

cleans, deodorises, brightens and cuts 

through grease and grime. 

Castile soap, made from plant oils with no 

chemical detergents or animal products, 

is basic and also cuts through grease and 

grime. 

Essential oils have naturally occurring plant 

compounds to add scent to your cleaning 

products particularly if you don’t like the 

smell of vinegar. Natural lemon juice 

annihilates mildew and mould, cuts through 

grease and shines hard surfaces – and 

also smells great. And olive oil is not only 

good for you but cooking oil also works as a 

cleaner and polisher. Thanks to its acidity, 

vinegar is nothing short of a cleaning 

miracle and effectively eliminates soap 

scum, grease and grime. Combinations 

of these ingredients in a spray bottle can 

create a range of non-toxic cleaners for 

every part of your home and can often be 

used in multiple places. 

For a heavy-duty toilet scrub that cleans 

and deodorises, pour ½ cup of baking soda 

and about 10 drops of tea tree essential 

oil into the toilet. Add ¼ cup of vinegar to 

the bowl and scrub away while the mixture 

fizzes. To get rid of mildew in a shower, 

spray pure white vinegar on the area, let it 

sit for at least 30 minutes and then rinse 

with warm water. 

A homemade disinfectant can be made 

with two cups of water, three tablespoons 

of liquid soap, and 20-30 drops of tea tree 

oil. As an option for bleach, mix ½ cup 

baking soda, 1 teaspoon castile soap, and 

½ teaspoon hydrogen peroxide. Use a cloth 

to apply the mixture to a wet surface, scrub, 

and then rinse thoroughly. 

For more options, there is plenty of 

information online about how to make 

this year’s spring clean easier on the 

environment and on the wallet.

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Recovery Park 

Recycling 

Accepted free-of-charge (household volumes): 

Cardboard 

(flattened) 

Steel/tin 

cans (rinsed) 

Plastic bottles and containers 

1, 2, and 5 (lids off and rinsed) 


183 Burnham School Road, Rolleston 

Monday to Sunday, 9am–4.30pm* 

(03) 347 2026 

selwyn.govt.nz/pines 

Main South Road SH1 

Burnham School Road 


Recovery Park 

Rolleston 

Brookside Road 

Dunns Cr 

Burnham Road 

Electronic waste 

Glass bottles and jars 

(lids off and rinsed) 

Cleanfill 

Charges apply 

Bricks 

Soil 

Whiteware and 

scrap metal 

Clothing 

Aluminum 

cans 

Polystyrene 

Hazardous Waste 

Accepted free-of-charge (household volumes): 

LPG 

cylinders 

Oil 

Concrete 

Pesticides 

Paper 

Herbicides 

Recycling 

Charges apply 

Tyres 

Child car seats 

Paint 

Cleaning agents 

Organics 

Charges apply 

TVs 

Weeds 

and leaves 

Plasterboard 

Florescent 

tubes 

Refuse 

Charges apply 

Batteries 

General 

waste 

Tree prunings/ 

branches 

Grass clippings 

*Opening hours vary on public holidays

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 Gardens 41 

Envirotown promotes 

sustainability 

Lincoln Community 

Garden. 

Lincoln is home to an Envirotown Trust that 

works with the local Selwyn community 

to promote its long-term environmental 

sustainability and community engagement. 

Envirotown projects include a community 

garden. Food is grown and shared at the 

garden and provides a friendly knowledgesharing 

space with demonstrations and 

workshops. 

Restoring Mahoe Reserve to a healthy 

indigenous ecosystem is overseen by the 

Lincoln Envirotown Trust. Located on Boundary 

Road, the project was started in 2002 by Year 

9 students and more than 7000 native trees, 

grasses and shrubs have been planted. 

Predator Free Selwyn is another Lincoln 

Envirotown project. A Trap Library has been 

established so that everyone can be involved 

in trapping at home. The library provides 

full instructions along with health and safety 

advice. 

The Selwyn Timebank was established 

to strengthen communities by creating 

opportunities for people to meet their 

neighbours and pool their resources and 

skills. Timebanks trade in time credits rather 

than money, recognising that the community 

is strengthened when neighbours help one 

another. 

Encouraging responsible 

business practices 

The Selwyn Responsible Business Network 

was set up by Envirotown to help Selwyn 

organisations examine the social and 

environmental consequences of their activities 

and provide support for this. The network 

offers an awards scheme that sees businesses 

recognised for their efforts to be sustainable 

and support the community. 

Envirotown is joined every year by Waterwatch, 

Wai Kaitiaki, to test the water in the Liffey 

Stream in Lincoln, an event that is organised 

for three school levels each looking at different 

aspects of the river environment. 

Another annual event is the Kim Hill “Hot 

Topic” – a public panel discussion relating to 

an important environmental issue hosted by 

the radio personality. This always draws a big 

audience who put questions to the panel. 

Residents are urged to look out for the many 

other events such as the Kidsfest Craft Day 

of craft and science activities relating to an 

environmental theme; the Focus for Future 

environmental film competition; a Waste Art 

competition; documentary films; repair cafes 

and clothes swaps. 

For more information about all the Lincoln 

Envirotown projects and events, visit www. 

lincolnenvirotown.org.nz. Or find them on 

Facebook. 

In the Garden 

Intelligro is a family owned and operated business 

that has been in the Selwyn District for over 

50 years. We are passionate about all things 

landscaping and gardening and are committed to 

providing our customers with the best products 

that give the best results. Intelligro is open to the 

public and welcomes customers 7 days a week. 

Whether you need a bag or two, a trailer load or a 

truck full, we can happily arrange for you to get a 

delivery to your site, or you can bring your own and 

collect direct from our yard. 

Top 10 Best Sellers 

• Organic Compost 

• Veggie garden Mix 

• Lawn Construction Mix 

• Screened Soil 

• Bark Mulch 

WIth IntellIgRO 

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Intelligro has a commercial division that works 

with other businesses to supply products for 

their landscaping and civil works. Our team are 

happy to work alongside you to create a solution 

for any requirements that may be needed for 

your specifications. Contact the team today at 

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A jewel in 

Selwyn’s Crown 

Otahuna Lodge is a jewel in the Selwyn 

district’s crown and was built in 1895 for Sir 

Heaton Rhodes, a high-profile pioneer of 

Canterbury, and his wife Jessie. 

The name Otahuna is Maori and popularly 

translates as “little hill among the hills.” The 

extensive gardens were laid out by a gardener 

who trained at Kew Gardens and features 

many different features. 

The Dutch Garden is filled with densely 

planted, colourful flowers filled with amazing 

scents - lavender, pine, daphne, viburnum, 

lemonwood, mock orange blossom and 

boxwood among others along with the sound of 

bird song. 

More British in design, Otahuna’s great lawn 

slopes down to the ornamental lake which is 

crossed by three bridges linking the famous 

daffodil lawn with the lodge’s forest. Many a 

garden party has been hosted on these lawns 

surrounded by majestic oaks, cedars, wattles 

and poplars. Hidden paths and intimate walks 

feature throughout the gardens winding 

their way through the gardens and rambling 

woodlands where you’ll find fantails, bellbirds, 

and wood pigeons. Rhododendron gardens 

form the basis of the woods and many old 

specimens now exhibit their showy blooms at 

canopy height. 

There is also a sunny games lawn where 

guests can play croquet or petanque and a 

fully fenced swimming pool. 

Private guided garden tours of the estate are 

available by prior reservation. 

Otahuna Lodge’s hosts have recently 

introduced some new accommodation and 

dining packages to attract local patronage to 

the lodge, following in the steps of their royal 

and celebrity guests offering private dining, 

overnight stays and packages for 10 guests. 

To book a garden tour or any of these amazing 

dinner or accommodation packages or to find 

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EDUCATION - 

CHILDCARE 


SELWYN’S CHILDCARE 

& EARLY LEARNING CENTRES 

Home based early 

childcare & out of school 

programmes 

Annies Nannies – Home based (in your or the 

educator’s home), phone 366 8628 

Busy Bumbles – Before, after school and 

holiday programmes, phone 347 3031 

CASPA & Papa Jacks – Holiday & afterschool 

programmes, phone 349 9260 

PORSE – In home childcare & educator 

training, phone 0800 023 456 

Selwyn Kids – Home based childcare, phone 

347 9089 

Stems from Home – In home childcare & 

learning, phone 0800 783 378 

Burnham 

Burnham Country Montessori, phone 347 6161 

Burnham Nursery and Pre-School, phone 347 

6874 

Kidsfirst Kindergarten, phone 347 6707 

Darfield 

Annabel’s Educare, phone 318 7943 

Annabel’s 3 yr old Kindergarten, phone 318 

7948 

Annabel’s 4 yr old Kindergarten, phone 318 

8843 

Darfield Preschool & Nursery, phone 318 8836 

Darfield Playcentre, phone 027 627 8993 

Dunsandel 

Dunsandel Childcare and Pre-School, phone 

325 4543 

Dunsandel Playcentre, phone 0274 863 169 

Hororata 

Hororata Playcentre, phone 027 407 8969 

Kirwee 

Kirwee Tree House Learning Centre, phone 

318 1818 

Leeston 

Active Explorers, phone 324 4115 

Children First Pre School, phone 324 3396 

Leeston Playcentre, phone 324 4161 

Lincoln 

Best Start Lincoln, www.best-start.org 

Busy Bumbles, phone 347 3031 

Giggles and Scribbles, phone 325 3350 


Lincoln Playcentre, phone 325 6158 

Lincoln University Childcare & Preschool, 

phone 325 2287 

Lincoln University Early Childhood Centre, 

phone 325 2870 

Lincoln Village Preschool and Nursery, phone 

325 7356 

Melodies Preschool, phone 325 2227 

Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre, 

phone 325 2677 

Prebbleton 

Prebbleton Childcare, phone 349 9970 

Prebbleton Playcentre, phone 027 538 7752 

Hatch Early Learning Centre, phone 260 2356 

Rolleston 

Active Explorers, Rolleston, phone 347 4400 

AKO Rolleston, phone 347 4480 

Best Start Rolleston, phone 347 9850 

Best Start Faringdon, phone 550 2076 

Best Start Faringdon East, phone 0508 

BESTSTART 

Blossoms Educare, phone 0800 102 236 

Bright Beginnings Montessori Preschool and 

Nursery, phone 347 4474 

Freckles Early Learning Centre, phone 347 

0291 


Lollipops, phone 347 3511 

Neemo Childcare Centre, (opening mid 2021) 

www.neemochildcare.co.nz 

Paradise for Little Angels, phone 347 2054 

Rolleston Playcentre, phone 347 0935 

Selwyn Kids, phone 347 9089 

The Cats Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery, 

phone 347 9561 

Three Trees Early Learning, phone 420 0786 

Southbridge 

Southbridge Playcentre, phone 324 2713 

Tai Tapu 

Active Explorers, phone 329 6507 

Tai Tapu Playcentre, phone 329 6210 

Templeton 

Templeton Nursery and Preschool, phone 344 

1220 

West Melton 

Annabel’s Educare, phone 347 1603 or 318 

7942 

The Cats Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery, 

phone 741 1785 

West Melton Nursery, Kindergarten & 

Learning Centre, phone 347 4132 

West Melton Playcentre, phone 027 265 2702

EDUCATION - 


PRESCHOOL 

Selwyn creates 

opportunities for 

independent learners 

Families are spoilt for choice 

when it comes to preschools and 

childcare in the Selwyn district. 

While new subdivisions are 

developing at a fast rate, new 

facilities are being built to meet 

the demand. 

Whether seeking home-based 

care or wanting your child to 

experience the company of 

others, Selwyn has a wide range 

of facilities available including 

play centres, kindergartens, 

preschools, some also offering 

before and after school 

programmes. 

Childcare centres in Selwyn are 

united in their commitment to 

cultivate each child’s natural love 

of learning and inquisitiveness, 

fostering a positive attitude to 

lifelong learning in the children 

trusted to their care. 

Centres follow the Te Whãriki 

New Zealand early childhood 

curriculum with some 

emphasising the Montessori 

or Reggio Emilia approaches. 

Under the Te Whãriki curriculum, 

partnerships are formed between 

teachers, parents and families so 

all facets of a child’s world are 

embraced with a holistic approach 

taken to their care and learning 

The precious time in children’s 

lives before attending school is 

one of curiosity and exploration. 

Their minds are like sponges as 

they look at the world with eyes 

of wonder, eager little hands 

stretched out to touch and learn. 

The preschool and kindergarten 

environment allows children to 

acquire vital skills, developed 

by being around other children 

their age. To listen to others and 

express their own ideas, make 

friends, share, interact with other 

children and become accountable 

for their actions. 

Learning and play activities in 

preschool and kindergarten 

encourages children’s natural 

curiosity to explore, develops 

their creativity and prepares them 

for the challenges of elementary 

school. 

Library sessions 

for under-fives 

Selwyn Libraries offers a range 

of interactive sessions for 

under-fives including Babytime, 

Rhymetime, and Storytime. Check 

out selwynlibraries.co.nz for more 

information, and to find out when 

sessions are on at your local 

library. 

Toy Libraries 

Toy libraries offer a wide range 

of toys appropriate for children 

at different stages in their 

development and provide children 

with new toys every week or two, 

saving parents money and keeping 

children from getting bored. 

Check out a toy library near you. 

Ellesmere Toy Library, 184 

High Street, Leeston Email: 

ellesmeretoylibrary@gmail.com 

Lincoln Community Toy Library, 

158 North Belt, Lincoln Email: 

Lincolncommunitytoylibrary@ 

gmail.com 

Little River Toy Library, Little 

River, Phone: 03 325 1961 

Rolleston Toy Library, Community 

Centre Carpark, Rolleston 

Email: rollestontoylibrary@gmail. 

com 

Kirwee & West Melton Toy 

Library, 26 High Street, Kirwee, 

Email: kptl.toylibrary@gmail.com 

Springfield Sheffield Toy Library, 

Sheffield Plunket Rooms, 

Tramway Road 

Sheffield. Email: 

sheffieldspringfieldtoylibrary@ 

gmail.com 

Darfield Plunket Toy Library, 1 

Halkett St, Darfield. Phone: 03 318 

8586 

Methven Toy Library, 59 

Main Street, Methven Email: 

toylibrarymethven@gmail.com 

Rakaia Toy Library, 116 Railway 

Terrace West, Rakaia, Email: 

rakaiatl@gmail.com 

Montessori & Early 

Childhood Preschool 

• We offer a friendly, fun and supportive 

environment – only 5 minutes from 

Rolleston. 

• We believe that Tamariki thrive in 

a peaceful, structured and caring 

environment, full of fun and challenges. 

• We offer focused, balanced 

curriculums that prepare Tamariki for 

the next step in their learning journey. 

• We value diversity within our Tamariki 

and their whānau and this is reflected in 

our whānau focused philosophy. 

• We have 3 well resourced classrooms, 

caring for Tamariki from 6 weeks to 

6 years of age. We are proud of our 

large, natural playgrounds that offer 

challenges for all ages. 

Call in to visit us today, meet 

the teachers and have a look 

around our school 

Taking enrolments now for 2021 

Visit us at 643 Burnham School Road 

For enrolments please call 03 347 6161 or 

email admin@burnham-montessori.co.nz 

Download forms from www.burnham-montessori.co.nz 

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EDUCATION - 

SCHOOLS 


Schools in the Selwyn district 

Selwyn’s education is well catered for with 

an abundance of schools, both primary and 

secondary. As the district continues to grow, 

the need for additional schools is continuously 

evaluated to meet the demand. 

Primary schools 

Ararira Springs Primary School 

Ph: 03 420 0888 

www.araria.school.nz 

Broadfields School 

Ph: 03 325 2440 

www.broadfield.co.nz 

Burnham School 

Ph: 03 347 6851 

www.burnham.school.nz 

Clearview Primary School 

Ph: 03 347 7025 

www.clearview.school.nz 

Darfield Primary School 

Ph: 03 318 8473 

www.darfield.school.nz 

Dunsandel School 

Ph: 03 325 4079 

www.dunsandel.school.nz 

Glentunnel School 

Ph: 03 318 2717 

www.glentunnel.school.nz 

Greendale School 

Ph: 03 318 8436 

www.greendale.school.nz 

Hororata School 

Ph: 03 318 0803 

www.hororata.ultranet.school.nz 

Kirwee Model School 

Ph: 03 318 1850 

www.kirweemodel.school.nz 

Ladbrooks School 

Ph: 03 329 6885 

www.ladbrooks.school.nz 

Leeston Consolidated School 

Ph: 03 324 3493 

www.leeston.school.nz 

Lemonwood Grove School 

Ph: 03 974 9236 

www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz 

Lincoln Primary School 

Ph: 03 325 2571 

www.lincolnprimary.ultranet.school.nz 

Prebbleton School 

Ph: 03 349 6553 

www.prebbleton.school.nz 

Te Rõhutu Whio, 

Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston 

Opening Jan 2022 

Rolleston Christian School 

Ph: 03 550 2653 

www.rollestonchristian.school.nz 

Rolleston School 

Ph: 03 347 8355 

www.rolleston.school.nz 

Sheffield School 

Ph: 03 318 3713 

www.sheffieldprimary.school.nz 

Southbridge School 

Ph: 03 324 2545 

www.southbridge.school.nz 

Springfield School 

Ph: 03 318 4867 

www.springfield.ultranet.school.nz 

Springston School 

Ph: 03 329 5724 

www.springston.school.nz 

Tai Tapu School 

Ph: 03 329 6796 

www.taitapu.school.nz 

Weedons School 

Ph: 03 347 8740 

www.weedons.school.nz 

West Melton School 

Ph: 03 347 8448 

www.westmelton.school.nz 

West Rolleston Primary School 

Ph: 03 595 0952 

www.westrolleston.school.nz 

Windwhistle School 

Ph: 03 318 6828 

www.windwhistle.school.nz 

Waitaha Specialist School 

Ph: 03 344 1243 

www.waitaha.school.nz

EDUCATION - 


high school 

Rolleston’s planned new high school 

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has engaged 

with the community regarding the educational 

needs (given the population growth) in the 

area. The findings are that there were two 

preferred options: a new state secondary 

school. The second preferred option was a 

second campus of Rolleston College separated 

by student age – with separate campuses for 

junior and senior students. A second round 

of engagement with the community occurred 

in March 2021, about where the likely site 

would be and a potential home zone (for a 

new school). Rolleston College also presented 

their views on what it would look like if a 

two-campus option were to go ahead. Formal 

consultation with the community on their 

preferred option for secondary provision in 

Rolleston has now finished and a report is 

being prepared for the Minister of Education to 

consider and make a recommendation on the 

secondary provision for Rolleston. 

Education projects across 


The MoE has been working closely with 

Rolleston College and construction for the 

second phase of their build will begin later 

this year creating space for 700 extra students, 

plus an expansion of the College’s existing 

gym. Construction of a new primary school Te 

Rõhutu Whio has started and will cater for an 

initial roll of 450, with the capacity to expand 

to 750. The new school will also include a 

bilingual unit and is expected to open in 2022. 

Lemonwood Grove School is also mid-design 

and delivery of four additional teaching spaces. 

These will increase the school’s capacity 

from 400 to 750 students, and it’s expected 

the expanded school will be operational later 

this year. Burnham School presented the new 

concept plans for their redevelopment to their 

community including refurbishment of their 

current learning spaces. 

New projects for Darfield 

High School 

New Principal Andy England says Darfield 

High School had a great start to the year. 2020 

NCEA results were impressive and, with a 

settled roll of around 750 students from Year 

7 to 13, they were thrilled to celebrate so 

many NCEA endorsements. By term 3, visitors 

will have a new reception and students will 

have new classroom spaces for English and 

Languages. Building projects are being refined 

for the next three years with the maths area 

and hall in line for refurbishments. 

Secondary schools 

Ellesmere College 

Ph: 03 324 3369 

www.ellesmere.school.nz 

Darfield High School 

Ph: 03 318 8411 

www.darfield.school.nz 

Lincoln High School 

Ph: 03 325 2121 

www.lincoln.school.nz 

Rolleston College 

Ph: 03 595 2490 

www.rollestoncollege.nz 

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48 

CHURCHES 


Springfield St Peters 

Mary Anne Phillips’ grave. 

Photo : Hunting Kiwis 

Early pioneers at peace 

One of the earliest recorded and oldest known 

graves in the Selwyn district is at Rockwood 

Station. Here Mary Ann Phillips is buried – 

the grave dating back to 1869. Mary and her 

husband, Henry Phillips, arrived in Canterbury 

on one of the first four ships in December, 

1850. The graves also include Henry who died 

in 1877, along with his sons, James and Henry. 

Other cemeteries in Selwyn date back to the 

early 1870s and include the names of wellknown 

early pioneers who helped settle the 

district. 

Take a self-guided 

cemetery tour 

A wander around a cemetery provides 

historical context of the cemetery, the people 

buried and the local area. Whether you’re out 

walking the dog, searching for ancestors or 

making it a family outing, here are some things 

you can do to create an interesting and fun 

cemetery visit. 

• Research the history of the cemetery and its 

area surrounding community before you head 

off to explore 

• You may also want to download or print off 

a map of the cemetery – check out the local 

council’s website for maps 

• Take a camera, notebook and pen if you are 

looking for your ancestors’ graves 

• If you have children, give them a list of 

graves to find i.e. the oldest grave, the person 

who lived the longest, or make stone rubbings 

from the oldest graves using paper and 

crayons 

• If you have time, pull some weeds around the 

old graves.

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 CHURCHES 49 

Glentunnel church 

Hororata church 

Darfield Trinity church 

Places of worship 

Arthur’s Pass: Chapel of the Snows 

(interdemoninational). 

Brookside: St Luke’s Anglican & Co-operating. 

Burnham: Cornerstone Apostolic. 

Courtney: St Matthew Anglican. 

Darfield: Baptist; Life; St Joseph’s Catholic; 

Trinity Anglican, Methodist/Presbyterian. 

Dunsandel: Trinity Anglican & Co-operating. 

Glenroy: Baptist. 

Glentunnel: St Andrew’s of the Glen Anglican; 

Glentunnel Chapel Open Brethren. 

Greendale: Methodist/Presbyterian. 

Greenpark: St Mark’s Anglican. 

Halkett: Hope Presbyterian. 

Hororata: St John’s Anglican. 

Irwell: St Mary’s Anglican. 

Kirwee: St George’s Anglican. 

Leeston: Life; St David’s Ellesmere Cooperating; 

St John’s Anglican; St John the 

Evangelist Catholic. 

Lincoln: Baptist; Union; Canterbury Chinese 

Christian Church; Life; St Stephen Anglican; St 

Patrick’s Catholic. 

Prebbleton: All Saints Anglican. 

Rolleston: Cornerstone Apostolic; Baptist; 

Church of the Resurrection Union & Catholic; 

Hope Presbyterian; Salvation Army. 

Sedgemere: St Mark’s Anglican. 

Sheffield: St Ambrose Anglican & Cooperating; 

Café Hope. 

Southbridge: St James Anglican. 

Springfield: St Peter’s Anglican & Cooperating. 

Springston: St Mary’s Anglican. 

Tai Tapu: St Paul’s Anglican. 

Taumutu: Hone Wetere Co-operating. 

Te Pirita: Church of the Open Door. 

West Melton: Hope Presbyterian; St Paul’s 

Anglican; Z-Life. 

To learn more, you might like to check: 

http://anglicanlife.org.nz/find-a-church 

https://www.everythingselwyn.co.nz 

Community focus 

The Salvation Army’s worship and community 

centre in Springston Rolleston Road hosts a 

Sunday gathering at 11am each week. On the 

first Sunday of the month, however, they have 

a pancake brunch at the same time with a 

focus on community and building relationships 

with each other. 

The Salvation Army also has a huge focus on 

the local community including a foodbank 

which is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 

9.30am until 2.30pm. No appointment is 

necessary. 

At the Play Café children get to play while their 

parents catch-up and connect over a coffee 

on Wednesdays from 10am until 12pm during 

term time. 

Upstairs at Generation House there is a coworking 

space, with both permanent spaces 

and hot desks available. They also have a 

number of rooms that can host all sorts of 

different activities, from private counselling 

rooms, through to seminars or even art 

classes. 

The Salvation Army’s popular Family Store in 

Rolleston is at 807 Jones Road. Open week 

days from 9am until 4pm and Saturdays from 

9.30am and 3pm the store provides a great 

opportunity to recycle used clothing and 

household items, help struggling families and 

find great treasures. 

For more information about the Salvation 

Army’s local services phone 347 0934 or visit 

their website at www.sarolleston.nz. 

Nau mai haere mai 

The Salvation Army Rolleston 

is a church plant, a fresh faith community 

that is part of the global Salvation Army 

Generation 

House 

Generation 

House 

THE SALVATION ARMY ROLLESTON 

Rock on up to one of our worship services and you'll 

find a group of cheerful, relaxed, and friendly people 

who want to make our community a better place 

Te Ope Whakaora 

You're welcome to come and join us! 

Our Sunday Gathering starts at 10.30am weekly

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HEALTH 


Help is at hand 

Selwyn district is a close-knit 

community and there is always 

someone around to help, no 

matter what your situation is. The 

following organisations are just a 

few of those available when you 

need them. 

Community Care 

Lincoln 

Services at Community Care 

Lincoln include Partnership 

Community Workers (PCW’s) who 

specifically help Maori, Pacific 

and low-income people who 

meet referral criteria. PCW’s also 

identify barriers to accessing 

healthcare. 

Meals on Wheels is a service for 

clients who cannot prepare their 

meals and is subsidised by the 

Canterbury District Health Board 

for those who meet their criteria. 

Continence supplies can also be 

ordered from Nurse Maude and 

then picked up from Community 

Care Lincoln (CCL) at 16 Lyttelton 

Street. CCL also sells brolly 

sheets and hires out mobility 

equipment such as shower stools, 

raised toilet seats, wheelchairs 

and walking frames. 

The Tuesday Friendship Club is a 

daycare programme run weekly 

on Tuesdays from 10am until 3pm 

at CCL. Aimed at elderly persons 

experiencing loneliness and 

needing companionship, they also 

have regular activities and outings 

and share a meal. Other groups 

include SAYGO, a falls prevention 

exercise class, Lincoln walking 

groups and a senior exercise 

programme held at the Lincoln 

University Recreation Centre. 

For more information visit www. 

lincolncomcare.co.nz or phone 03 

325 2007. 

Age Concern 

Age Concern supports local 

Selwyn residents to remain active 

and connected in their community. 

Services include home support 

services and health promotion, the 

Elder Abuse response service and 

an Accredited Visitor service. 

Home support is also provided by 

Age Concern including help with 

housework, foot care, gardening 

and maintenance. Local health 

promotion services provided by 

the local Age Concern also include 

staying safe driving courses and 

Steady As You Go (SAYGO) falls 

prevention classes. 

For more information visit the 

Age Concern website at www. 

ageconcerncan.org.nz or phone 

03 366 0903. 

“Modern Medicine – Traditional Values” 

Serving our community for more than 80 years, 

Lincoln Medical Centre is the general practice which 

has taken care of entire families for generations. 

We welcome new patients living or working in our area. 

Services available to enrolled patients include: 

• GP Services (we can offer consultations in 

various languages: French, Mandarin, Filipino, 

Sinhalese & Japanese) 

• Online appointment booking 

• Online repeat prescription request 

• Late nights Tuesdays & Thursdays 

• Open Saturday mornings 

• Skin checks & minor surgery 

• Blood tests 

• Children’s clinics 

• Liquid nitrogen clinic with our nurses 

• Please visit our website for more information 

Opening Hours 

Mon, Wed & Fri: 8am - 5pm | Tue & Thurs: 8am - 7pm 

Sat: 9am - 12pm (excluding Public Holidays) 

1 Gerald Street | Lincoln 

Tel: 03 325 2411 | Fax: 03 325 2432 

www.lincolnmedical.nz

HEALTH - 


WELLBEING 

Selwyn’s new Health Hub 

The new Selwyn Health Hub is expected to open its 

doors to its first patients this year. 

The $15 million Health Hub on Norman Kirk Drive 

in Rolleston will house a range of community health 

services, with the Canterbury District Health Board 

(CDHB) on board as a key tenant 

The building will house a Primary Birthing Unit and 

community health services run by the CDHB. The 

hub has been strategically placed next to the St 

John’s Ambulance centre and the new Christchurch 

Southern Motorway, as well as being close to the 

Rolleston Town Centre. 

Pacific Radiology has also signed up as a key tenant, 

while there is interest from a number of other health 

services keen to move into the building in 2021 and 

2022, including a General Practice. 

Construction on the Health Hub began in late 2019 

and was ready for tenants to begin fitting out the 

building with their specialist requirements from mid- 

2021. The first services are expected to be running by 

summer 2021. 

Hospitals 

Darfield Hospital: Mathias 

St, Darfield, 

Ph: 03 318 8503 

Medical and surgical 

rehabilitation, carer 

support, elderly care, and 

maternity. 

Ellesmere Hospital: 

Cunningham St, Leeston, 

Ph: 03 324 3415 

General medical, surgical 

rehabilitation, carer 

support, palliative care, 

day care, meals on 

wheels. 

Lincoln Maternity 

Hospital: 35 James St, 

Lincoln,Ph: 03 325 2802 

In collaboration with the 

Lead Maternity Carer, 

this service is soon to be 

relocated at the Selwyn 

Health Hub in Rolleston. 

Medical Centres – See 

page 4 

Local Selwyn Audiology 

Brenna Sincock Hearing is your only full-time, 

locally owned Audiology clinic in Rolleston 

Brenna Sincock is proud to provide 

exceptional local and personalized care 

to the people of Selwyn. 

Brenna specializes in diagnosing and 

treating hearing loss and offers a full 

range of hearing aids and prices. 

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Visiting Clinics: Darfield | Leeston | Lincoln 

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Choosing a retirement home 

that suits your needs is not easy 

as there are so many factors to 

take into account. As the Selwyn 

district grows there are many local 

options available. 

Retirement villages offer many 

benefits such as security, 

companionship and healthcare. 

There may be a hairdresser onsite, 

meals can be ordered and 

delivered to your doorstep and 

cleaners hired by the village can 

come to you. 

Everything in one 

place 

Onsite facilities can include a 

lounge, dining area, office spaces, 

a gym and swimming pools 

and there are frequent outings, 

activities and clubs that are 

optional. 

Healthcare services at retirement 

villages differ. Some have 

hospital and/or dementia care 

on-site. Many have visiting health 

professionals including nurses, 

physiotherapists, podiatrists and 

occupational therapists. 

Feeling secure in your home 

is important for everyone and 

most retirement villages have 

some sort of security on-site, 

whether it is a security guard or 

cameras and security lighting. 

Most retirement villages have 

emergency call buttons in every 

home and common area, which 

are monitored by trained first 

responders. 

Finally, imagine living somewhere 

where you do not need to worry 

about maintenance, climbing 

up ladders to clean the gutters, 

mowing the lawns or fixing that 

shelving that is not secure. And by 

bringing all your own furniture it 

is easy to turn your new digs into 

your new home. 

How it works 

The financial side of moving to a 

retirement home is complicated. 

Instead of purchasing the unit, you 

are buying the right to occupy it 

and to use the village’s facilities 

and services. 

On top of the initial price, a 

deferred management fee is 

deducted by the village and 

is usually a percentage of the 

purchase price multiplied by the 

number of years of occupancy. It is 

typically capped at between 20-30 

per cent accruing over three to five 

years. This will differ depending 

on the village. 

Residents also pay a fee for 

outgoings such as power and 

rates. In some villages, this fee 

will need to be paid until the 

resident’s unit is reoccupied. 

Get independent 

legal advice 

The Retirement Villages Act 2003 

protects the residents and also 

requires all retirement villages 

to be registered. Under the 

act, an intending resident must 

receive independent legal advice 

from a lawyer before signing an 

Occupation Right Agreement 

(ORA). 

Moving into a retirement home for 

many is a lifestyle choice rather 

than an investment opportunity so 

it pays to look around and decide 

what options suit your needs the 

best. 

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Age Friendly 

Getting older doesn’t mean shrinking from society. 

Selwyn offers plenty of community support plus a full 

range of age-friendly opportunities to engage and 

empower older people so they can continue to live 

life to the full. 

Always a helping hand 

• University of the Third Age – Lincoln & Rolleston: 

www.u3anetcant.nz 

• Presbyterian Support: 0800 477 874, 03 079 6235 or 

campbellc@psusi.org.nz. 

• The Lincoln & Districts’ Community Care 

Association Inc: Ph. 03 325 2007 or visit www. 

lincolncomcare.co.nz. 

• Age Concern: www.ageconcerncan.org.nz. 

• SeniorNet – Leeston, Lincoln & Rolleston: 

selwynseniornet.org.nz 

Fun, Friendship and 

Fellowship in Retirement 

Catering for the older citizens in the community, 

Probus offers a huge range of benefits for its 

members. Probus clubs meeting monthly and 

provide new experiences and friendships for retirees 

and semi-retirees. Outings between meetings mean 

club members can catch up and share activities and 

adventures. Bus trips are often planned throughout 

the year for those who love to travel and explore 

New Zealand with fellow members. Many Probus 

clubs also offer interest groups for members to take 

part in such as walking, travel, photography, crafts, 

cuisine, crafts and books clubs. 

The Probus movement began in the United Kingdom 

in 1965 and was formed to be purely social and 

instructive. The first Probus Club in the South Pacific 

region was formed in New Zealand in 1974 and was 

sponsored by the Rotary Club of Paraparaumu. Since 

then Probus has grown exponentially and continues 

to follow its philosophy of ‘Fun, Friendship and 

Fellowship’. 

Selwyn currently has four Probus groups and new 

members are welcome at all times. To find out more 

about Probus, visit: www.probussouthpacific.org 

ROLLESTON CENTRAL PROBUS (C) 

Meet 3rd Tues 10 am at Rolleston Community 

Centre, ph: 021 0840 683. 

ELLESMERE PROBUS (C) 

Meet 1st Mon 10 am at the Lincoln Events Centre, 

Ph: 03 384 4282, Email: ellesmereprobus@gmail.com 

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Meet 1st Mon 10 am at the Recreation Centre 

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MOTORING 

IN SELWYN 

The motoring needs of locals are well catered 

for and whether it’s a service, repair, vehicle 

inspection or new tyres, there are a large 

number of local businesses who can service 

your vehicle and cater to specific motoring 

requirements. 

Throughout Selwyn there is vast network of 

roading, over 900 roads, connecting towns 

and country settlements. This includes four 

state highways – State Highway 1, which 

connects Templeton to Rakaia; State Highway 

73, The Great Alpine Highway, which connects 

Yaldhurst to the Otira Gorge in the Southern 

Alps; State Highway 75 which connects 

Halswell to Little River; and State Highway 77, 

which connects Darfield to the Rakaia Gorge. 

These are maintained by the New Zealand 

Transport Agency. 

Selwyn District Council is responsible for 

the remaining public roads, streets, bridges 

and footpaths, totalling in 1520 kilometres 

of sealed roads, 1130 kilometres of unsealed 

roads, 98 bridges and 385 kilometres of 

footpaths , plus 27 kilometres of cycleways. 

Basic car safety 

Driving on Selwyn roads year round can be an 

enjoyable activity, however by making sure 

your car is in a safe and roadworthy condition 

with a current rego and WoF, means it will also 

be a safer activity for everyone on the road. 

So whether driving daily to work or planning a 

long road trip, make sure to: 

• Check your tyres regularly ; check you have 

adequate tyre tread needed for safe driving 

• Drive to the road conditions – watch for icy 

roads in winter and spring 

• Watch for potholes and avoid if possible – 

use the snap, send, solve app to report to your 

local council 

• Take extra care while driving on dark, unlit 

rural roads, which can make driving difficult, 

especially in bad weather 

• Keep your fuel tank topped up 

• Leave early and allow extra time in case of 

congestion, bad weather or delays. 

• Enjoy the drive rather than passive 

aggressive tailgating to get other drivers to 

drive faster. 

• Pack sunglasses and water for the trip. 

Watch for driver fatigue in yourself and other 

road users. 

• Take care when passing cyclists, pedestrians 

and horses. Look out for them and share the 

road. 

• Be courteous and kind. Everyone wants to 

get to their destination as safely as possible. 

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Open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm 

and Saturday 8am-12pm (for WOFs only) 

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Open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm 

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Annual Motoring 

Events 

Bellarat 

Gas N Gander 

Selwyn Motor Fest 

Organised by a group of local car enthusiasts 

annually in Rolleston, the Selwyn Motor Fest 

has raised funds for a number of deserving 

charities in the district. 

www.selwynmotorfest.kiwi 

Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade Wheels & 

Wings 

A fundraising event held near Darfield 

featuring a diverse line-up of vintage to 

modern aircraft, motor vehicles motorcycles, 

tractors, light trucks, model aeroplanes, 

helicopters, microlights and more. 


Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade 4X4 Mudplug 

Another Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade 

fundraising event held at Sheffield, where 

vehicles navigate their way through a number 

of different courses and mud holes competing 

for time and points. Gumboots a must! 


Malvern Anzac Vintage Car Run 

Held annually on Anzac Day – 25 April. Vintage 

vehicles, pre 1945, visit local cenotaphs around 

the Malvern District honouring local soldiers 

who fought and lost their lives during WW1 and 

WW2 and the cars used during this time. 

www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/ 

events 

Mcleans Island Swap Meet 

Hosted by the Canterbury Branch of the 

Vintage Car Club of NZ, is New Zealand's 

largest Automotive Swap Meet. 

www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/ 

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Clubs/Groups/Meetups 

West Melton’s Moore Park 

There are two purpose built motorcycle 

speedway tracks; a junior and a senior 

track where regular training and race 

days are held throughout the year. www. 

mooreparkspeedway.co.nz 

Ellesmere Motor Racing Club 

Based in Leeston, the Ellesmere Motor Racing 

Club holds regular events at their track, at the 

junction of Southbridge Dunsandel and Irwell 

Rakaia roads. 

www.ellesmerespeedway.co.nz 

Ellesmere Vintage Club 

Members of the Ellesmere Vintage Club (also 

based in Leeston) are enthusiasts of almost 

anything vintage from cars to tractors, traction 

engines and more. www.facebook.com/ 

ellesmerevintageclub 

Canterbury Mini Motorcross 

Canterbury Mini Motorcross club based at 114 

Deans Road, Darfield, is for riders aged 4 - 

12years on two wheel mx and trail bikes. 

www.facebook.com/nzminimx 

Bellarat Gas N Gander 

Hotrod enthusiasts meet the first Friday of 

the month for a coffee and catch up at the 

Rolleston NPD service station. 

www.facebook.com/BellaRat-customsnz-182325312125384 

TRUCKS 

CARS 

LUBES 

SERVICING 

FLEET WORK 

BOATS 

DIESEL INJECTOR 

& PUMP SERVICING 

ENGINE TUNING 

BRAKES 

MAXXIS TYRES 

WHEEL ALIGNMENTS 

BATTERIES 

WOFs 

CAMBELTS 

AND MUCH 

MORE! 

Get the most out of your car 

Not everyone knows what they need to be doing to take care of their vehicles 

properly. Many people simply forget to book a service, and because a quality 

service can be expensive others think that to save money, they’ll skip servicing 

altogether. That’s the worst thing you can do—and it can be costly. 

Organise a service schedule 

Servicing isn’t just changing the oil and getting new filters. Your car needs a 

proper look-over by trained professionals experienced with modern on-board 

computers and emissions gears. Servicing includes all preventative maintenance 

pieces: changing oil, checking lights, tyres, exhaust, steering and others that, if 

left unchecked, can be costly. Regular clients at Rolleston Diesels and Petrols 

often plan a servicing schedule, including all necessary options and advice on the 

best solution. A service schedule can cut day-to-day running costs, improve fuel 

efficiency, and reduce general wear and tear. 

Experts who guarantee their workmanship 

Rolleston Diesels and Petrols are experts in mechanics. You can book in for 

trucks, cars, servicing, fleet work, boats, brakes, wheel alignments, suspension 

work, batteries, cambelts and WOF’s; they work with clients from all over 

Christchurch and Selwyn. You’ll get an honest and reliable service—and they 

100% guarantee their workmanship. If you want to know how they can help, or 

have questions, Rolleston Diesels and Petrols is the one-stop shop for all your car 

maintenance needs. Reach them on 03 347 7110 or visit their workshop at 839 

Jones Road, Rolleston. 

Open Mon-Fri 7am-6.00pm, Sat 8.00am-12.00pm (WOFs only) 

839 Jones Road, Rolleston P.O. Box 16 Rolleston 

Phone Simon on 347 7110 or Mobile 027 272 9213

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Local company 

steadily grows 

Ellesmere Excavation and Aggregate, with 

owners Sandy and Leanne, has been operating 

for over 25 years and their customer base 

now extends throughout the South Island with 

enquiries from the North Island. 

With six full-time employees, aggregate 

supply is now a larger part of their business 

compared to general excavation. 

Ellesmere Excavation and Aggregate own 

a quarry near the Rakaia River, where they 

crush and screen many different sized 

materials. 

Ellesmere Excavation and Aggregate is a 

well-recognised supplier of specialist sands 

including 2A filter sand and 2mm turf sand; 

blasting sand and mortar sand; AP65 and 

AP40M4 to Transit specifications. They have 

branched out into new markets, supplying 

drainage ballasts of varied sizes, railway 

ballast and a range of chips. 

Over the past year, they have added another 

crushing unit to increase production and 

capacity to meet demand including two Fulton 

Hogan contracts for NZ Railway ballast and 

mortar sand. 

“Our specialised sands are very rare over 

Canterbury. Not many quarries have these 

sands. We consistently test all our materials 

to ensure they stay within the range that is 

required,” says Sandy. 

Ellesmere Excavation and Aggregate has 

a loyal customer base of commercial 

businesses, farmers and individuals – many 

having traded with Sandy and Leanne since 

they started up. 

“It’s about the people and doing a quality job 

at a reasonable rate,” says Sandy. “I love what 

I do. My work is my passion and I’m lucky 

to have Leanne, my number one support 

person, backing me up. She attends to all the 

bookkeeping, wages and keeps things ticking 

along in the background. We are a good team. 

“Our staff also deserve recognition because 

without their joint experience of over 100 years 

we wouldn’t be where we are today. They really 

are part of our family”. 

Contact Ellesmere Excavation and Aggregate 

by calling Sandy on 0274 389 576 or via email 

at office@shingle.nz 

YOUR AGGREGATE AND EXCAVATION SPECIALISTS 

Call Sandy for all your Commercial and Residential 

site works and rural excavation requirements. 

We supply a wide range of 

aggregate direct from our quarry, 

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Phone Sandy on 0274 389 576 • Quarry hours: 7.00am – 5.00pm weekdays

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Kirwee - Colonel De Renzie 

James Brett - Memorial noted 

for his role in bringing irrigation. 

The Central Plains Water Enhancement 

Scheme (CPWL) is the largest irrigation 

scheme in the South Island, valued at an 

estimated $422m. 

CPWL is a co-operative of 380 farmer 

shareholders, managed by a staff of 15, plus 

contractors. 

The water storage and irrigation network 

was built progressively - in Stage 1 and 2 

and finally around Sheffield – using runof-river 

water from both the Rakaia and 

Waimakariri rivers supported by stored 

water from Lake Coleridge. 

The scheme currently supplies irrigation 

from the top of the plains to nearer 

Christchurch, covering a ‘command area’ 

of 45,000 hectares with the consented 

potential to deliver sustainable irrigation to 

63,000ha of land between the Rakaia and 

Waimakariri Rivers. 

CPWL team manage all aspects of the 

business's round-the-clock, daily scheme 

operations including water delivery, 

storage, repairs and maintenance, resource 

consents, nutrient management, health and 

safety and emergency response capabilities, 

business operations including finance, legal 

and communications. 

The scheme company works closely with 

irrigators and local regulators to ensure 

all aspects of the scheme and its operation 

comply with our resource consents. 

Assistance includes providing customers 

with preparation and maintenance of farm 

environment plans, which CPWL audits 

A water 

scheme for the 

generations 

regularly. 

Research undertaken by Agribusiness 

and Economics Research Unit at Lincoln 

University investigated the rural sector’s 

contribution to the economy of Christchurch 

city. 

The research found that changes in rural 

sector infrastructure, particularly extensive 

irrigation development and associated 

land-use changes, have had significant 

flow-on effects on the city’s economy. The 

total impact, either directly or indirectly, 

has contributed to more than 4,000 fulltime 

jobs in the city that were associated 

with economic activity generated by 

farm expenditure from the Selwyn and 

Waimakariri Districts. 

Economic benefits included an estimated 

$592m in increased agricultural output 

per annum from the irrigated area of the 

Scheme. 

The scheme also created long- term 

employment for staff on farms for which a 

land use has changed to higher-value uses 

and a boost for the supply of raw materials 

to food processing facilities such as 

Fonterra, McCains, Watties and Synlait. 

Irrigation itself also creates opportunities 

for alternative crop and food production. 

Environmentally, CPWL has led to a 66% 

reduction in groundwater-take for irrigation. 

The catchment was previously overallocated 

within the scheme’s command 

area. 

AGRICULTURAL/ 

RURAL SUPPORT 

ORGANISATIONS 

Federated Farmers 

Federated Farmers is New Zealand’s 

leading independent rural advocacy 

organisation and aims to add value to 

the business of farming for its members 

and encourage sustainability through 

good management practice. Visit: www. 

fedfarm.org.nz 

Young Farmers 

Young Farmers operate a network 

of almost 80 NZYF clubs across the 

country, each with their own identity and 

community spirit and venues for young 

people to develop their leadership and 

personal skills. The organisation runs 

the iconic FMG Young Farmer of the Year 

contest, along with stock judging, clay 

target shooting, fencing and debating 

competitions. Visit: www.youngfarmers. 

co.nz 

North Canterbury Rural Support Trust 

This charitable trust was established to 

assist rural individuals and their families 

facing challenging circumstances, such 

as financial, personal or climatic adverse 

events like drought, flood, or heavy snow. 

Freephone 0800 787 254 or visit: www. 

rural-support.org.nz 

Farmstrong 

Farmstrong is a nationwide wellbeing 

programme for the rural community. 

The most important asset on any farm is 

the farmer, their family and the farming 

workforce. Farmstrong is about wellness 

not illness and promoting regular 

wellbeing habits to help farmers and 

their families get through the ups and 

downs of farming and perform at their 

best. Visit: www.farmstrong.co.nz 

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RURAL WOMEN 

MAKING VITAL 

CONNECTIONS 

NZ Federation of Women's 

Institutes 

Once commonly known as the Country Women’s 

Institute, the NZ Federation of Women's Institutes 

(NZFWI) has been offering friendship, fun and 

community support in rural areas in New Zealand 

for just over 100 years. In fact this year, 2021, is the 

organisation’s centennial year! 

Individual Women’s Institutes bring local women 

together by encouraging leadership skills, 

community involvement, teaching and sharing 

homemaking skills, providing opportunities to learn 

new crafts and hobbies, travel and walking groups. 

Check out Selwyn’s local groups below or visit: www. 

wi.org.nz 

• Ladbrooks WI meet on the 2nd Thursday at 1.30 pm 

in the Ladbrooks Hall 

• Lincoln WI meet on the 3rd Tuesday at 1.30 pm at 

the Lincoln Event Centre 

• Prebbleton WI meet on the 4th Tuesday at 1.00 pm 

at the Prebbleton Hall 

• Springston WI meet on the 2nd Tuesday at 1.30 pm 

at the Springston Hall or an outing 

Dairy Women’s Network 

Dairy Women’s Network provides opportunities for 

women in dairy to get off the farm with organised 

events and initiatives developed for members to 

connect with others, provide support, and gain 

industry-based knowledge. Activities are organised 

by local volunteer regional leaders. To find out more 

or to find a volunteer regional leader near you, visit: 

www.dwn.co.nz 

Rural Women New Zealand 

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) was in in 1925, 

known as the Women’s Division of the Farmer’s 

Union. The group has become an authoritative voice 

on health services, education, environment and 

social issues in the rural sector. The group offers 

networking and friendship, education and facilitation 

of training days and workshops for rural women and 

girls across New Zealand. RWNZ often canvasses 

on issues in order to make regular submissions on 

education, social, health, safety and land concerns 

affecting rural people. For more information, visit: 

www.ruralwomennz.nz 

Groups providing local 

support 

Selwyn Parenting Network Inc. 

Parenting...it's often described as the hardest, yet 

most rewarding, experience a person can have! An 

opportunity to nurture from infancy - promoting and 

supporting all the physical, emotional, social and 

intellectual needs of our children, and empowering 

them into adulthood... and yes: it sure can be a busy 

rollercoaster of incredible moments, euphoric highs, 

and of course more challenging and tougher times 

too. 

The purpose of their work is to strengthen Selwyn 

communities by providing support to local parents 

and caregivers of children of any age. They are 

fast becoming a local 'parent advice bureau' within 

Selwyn: a network that can facilitate your needs as a 

parent/caregiver and put you in touch with the many 

specific service providers and wider community 

organisations that can support and empower you to 

fulfil your role with the skills, resources and contacts 

that you need. 

Malvern Material Girls 

Quilt and other needle-craft group, sewing machine 

or hand work. Members vary from quilting to 

knitting, crochet and everything in between. Lighthearted 

and fun. Social and community events held 

throughout the year, with a charitable outlook. 

Girl Guiding NZ 

Girls Guiding offers girls and young women 

opportunities to develop their own personalities and 

be themselves through a wide range of programmes, 

based on a belief that self-confidence, self-esteem, 

awareness, and appreciation of the outdoors can be 

done through a variety of activities and adventures. 

Guiding is a great way for girls to make new friends 

and enjoy a wide range of activities in a positive, 

encouraging, and fun environment. 

A & P 

SHOWS 

& RURAL 

EVENTS 

Banks Peninsula – 

January, Little River 

Courtenay A&P Show – 

November, Kirwee 

Malvern A&P Show – 

March, Sheffield 

Selwyn Spring Show, 

Ellesmere A & P 

Association – October, 

Leeston 

The New Zealand 

Agricultural Show – 

November, Christchurch 

South Island Agricultural 

Field Day –March 2023, 

Kirwee, www.siafd.co.nz 

Hororata Pig & Possum 

Hunt – April, Hororata, 

www.hororata.org.nz 

For more information, 

dates, locations and 

times for upcoming A&P 

show days, visit https:// 

showday.online/shows/ 

new-zealand/south-island

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Rosemerryn 

braces for 

new release 

Rosemerryn. 

The Rosemerryn development in Lincoln is 

currently sold out (like most of Selwyn and 

Christchurch) but they are working on the 

release of further stages in the development. 

The back half of 2020 saw demand for 500m² 

to 1000m² sections with very little pushback on 

asking prices. There’s a good mix of owneroccupied 

and investment buyers with location 

determining who ends up where. Nathan 

Collett from Bayleys said, “Most buyers want to 

capitalise on low-interest rates and the great 

value that Canterbury offers—like a house and 

land package for around $600,000.” 

The future of home 

building is positive 

Covid-19 has seen many Kiwi’s returning home 

from overseas and Selwyn is a highly desirable 

area for all building types. Evan Beker, 

Regional Partner for Generation Homes says, 

“There’s plenty of first-home owners, those 

looking to upgrade, young, and established— 

they’re all looking to spend money they might 

otherwise have spent on overseas travel.” 

Most available land is currently sold out and 

new releases are sold within hours. They’re 

seeing more architectural builds than ever 

with external features such as different 

claddings, interior features focusing on new 

trends in bathrooms and kitchens—and people 

want to add their own touch. New land is 

coming, but there’s a long waitlist and the 

price varies by location and subdivision. Keep 

an eye out for the new Generation Homes show 

home in Rosemerryn, Lincoln. 

Unprecedented building 

times 

Jon Sanders from Today Homes says, “Once 

regional infrastructure completes, and more 

land is released—we’re in for a big ride in 

the next 3-4 years.” The recent housing 

package announcement is pushing more 

people, including investors, into building— and 

Canterbury has the most proposed land to 

continue with. Most home build companies 

can’t keep up with the land demand right 

now despite more enquiries than ever. The 

market is dominated by first-home buyers 

and investors, some signing up 12-18 months 

in advance of resource consent. Databases 

full of people ready to build are waiting on the 

10,000+ sections waiting on council approval. 

Shortage of sections is 

the main issue 

Despite a price correction that’s currently 

taking place, Geoff Bouterey from Green 

Homes said,” Investors and first-home buyers 

are taking advantage of the value in Selwyn. 

Once more land is released it’ll get snapped 

up—fast.” Christchurch is seeing good growth, 

helped by great facilities and improved 

infrastructure, so it’s no surprise that sections 

in places like Rolleston are now $40-50k more. 

And when buyers do get their hands on land, 

they’re looking to build homes with a smaller 

carbon footprint that are better quality, more 

energy-efficient, warmer, and healthier to live 

in. Features like more insulation, ducted air 

and underfloor heating are popular, along with 

Low-e glass to reduce heat loss and cut back 

UV light that damages soft furnishings. And 

high ceilings and doorways, for better heat 

flow, are becoming the norm. 

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Rolleston 7614 

Tel: 03 347 8705 

Mob: 0274 333 854 

Email: russell@rlgroup.co.nz 

Website: www.rlgroup.co.nz 

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Hot property in Selwyn 

Right now, buyers wanting property in Selwyn 

will take whatever they can get their hands 

on, says Property Brokers Branch Manager 

Tony Quale. Three bedroom/three bathroom 

homes are in demand, but listings are low. 

Buyer activity is strong with communities like 

Kirwee and Darfield growing, as sections are 

sold off in large quantities. However there 

hasn’t been much shift of investors offloading 

property amidst the recent government 

housing package. Things are looking good 

for the future; as infrastructures such as the 

new Tennyson Street, library and community 

spaces, and sports facilities complete, 

employment opportunities will increase and 

Selwyn will grow into a thriving metropolis. 

Rolleston 

Tried buying a home in Rolleston lately? 

Demand is fierce! Buyers are coming from 

outside the region for the desirable and 

affordable Selwyn lifestyle. Jobs, motorway 

access to Christchurch city and flexible 

working arrangements mean vendors are 

seeing 10-20 groups through every open home. 

Sue Robinson from REMAX Real Estate says, 

“Everything is hot; established homes are 

the oasis people want. We’re seeing offers 

well over the asking price.” Some are buying 

to develop, and first-home buyers want that 

country feel and community atmosphere. If 

you’re thinking of downsizing, now is a great 

time to make your move and benefit from extra 

capital earnings. 

What’s hot? Homes with established 

landscaping. 

Leeston 

Leeston is seeing the same challenges 

as wider-Selwyn, in that demand is far 

outweighing supply. Matson and Allan Real 

Estate agent Stephan Knowler says, “Lifestyle 

sections are popular but there’s just never 

enough of them available for sale. Residential 

homes are seeing big open home groups and 

multiple buyer offers—it’s a great time to be 

selling, especially if you’re downsizing.” 

Buyers are coming from outside the area as 

employment opportunities rise and flexible 

working eases the pressure to be city-based. 

Sections and commercial property for sale 

are increasingly rare. The lack of available 

sections has pushed up the value of existing 

residential homes by around $100,000 

in the last 12 months (for a standard 4 

bed/2bath/2car on around 700 square metres). 

What’s hot? Anything priced affordable for 

first-home buyers. 

Lincoln 

Harcourts branch manager Jason Wills 

says Lincoln continues to be busy with all 

categories showing keen interest from buyers. 

The median sale price is up 17% from last year 

with an average 37 ‘days on market’. 

Harcourts recently sold a dairy farm, which 

was one of the first in the area for close to two 

years. The company also sold a commercial 

lot on Gerald St, all with multiple buyers. 

Residential property is strong right now with 

auction the preferred method of sale. Agents 

have multiple buyers but there aren’t enough 

properties to satisfy demand. 

What’s hot? Lifestyle blocks 5-10 acres, and 

4-bed/2-bath homes. 

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68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston Ph. 0800 645 346 www.oneagencyres.co.nz

Quality Home, Private Setting, Sought After Location 

A large, quality home sited in a private and established 

5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont 

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City. 

The home features four bedr oms (master with 

en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining 

and living along with formal dining, lounge and 

conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large 

sheltere deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care 

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging, 

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and 

security system are just a few of the many extras on 

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone 

spacious office/studio that gives options for 

those who require a dedicated work from home space 

or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative. 

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections, 

this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being 

a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston. 

Selwyn Times 

Auction (unle s sold prior) 

Thursday 19 October, 2pm 

411 Blenheim Road 

www.p gwre.co.nz/DAR26164 

Karen Hennessy 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 967 0186 

karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz 

W ek co mencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017 

Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging 

As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to 

perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for 

the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with 

an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan 

provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny & 

spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen 

with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry, 

together with define dining, living & study spaces that 

extend through sliding d ors to a large deck & covered ‘al 

fresco’ entertaining area. 

The forma lounge als opens to the landscaped garden 

& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4 

bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms, 

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat 

featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe 

system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with 

double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The 

family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower & 

twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your 

toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms & 

k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with 

2 heat pumps. 

The home’s practica layout also includes a walk-in linen 

r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with 

la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought 

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this 

premium property, you wi a preciate what a privilege it 

would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’. 

for Ro leston. Or ca l us anytime 03 741 1340. Email enquiries@yoursection.nz 

www.flemington.co.nz 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

DeaDline Sale: 

Closing 4pm on Monday 

11th June 2018 

(unle s sold prior) 

rwro leston.co.nz/R L23148 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (RE A 2 08) - West Melton 

Sarah Booth 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 527 8258 

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 224 4733 

Lincoln - 03 325 7299 

Ro leston - 03 347 9988 

West Melton - 03 347 9933 

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S 

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

W ek co mencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (RE A 2 08) 

selwyn district residents' guide 2021 real estate 61 

Choosing a real 

estate agent 

Word of mouth 

Talk to friends and family who 

have used agents and ask if they 

would recommend them and 

why. You’ll most likely get honest 

feedback on whether they had a 

good or bad experience. 

Check out which agents specialise 

in your location 

Find out who is selling what 

in your area and keep track of 

their sales, and how long their 

properties take to sell. Or do 

they get taken off the market and 

relisted by another company? 

Mystery shop open homes 

Before you decide, visit potential 

agents at their open homes. 

Engage with them, and observe 

their selling techniques. Are they 

helpful, positive, knowledgeable, 

and welcoming or are they 

indifferent or rude to potential 

buyers? Also do they follow up 

after your visit? These are things 

you’ll want your agent to do in a 

professional, courteous manner, 

while representing your home. 

Ask questions – find out if they 

have done their homework on the 

home. 

Short-list potential agents 

Create a short list of at least three 

potential agents, and then give 

each one a call and chat to them 

about your home. Ask how many 

potential prospects they have on 

their list. 

Get an appraisal 

Ask three different real estate 

businesses to give you an 

appraisel. The results may vary, 

so make sure that the agent 

can justify the figure they are 

presenting to you. Check the 

appraisal figure against other 

local sales and listen to the 

reasons for their appraisal figure 

Getting the best price 

Remember, this is your home 

and naturally you want the best 

possible outcome. Ask questions 

about their selling technique, how 

it will be sold – auction, tender, by 

negotiation, etc? Ask about their 

advertising strategy – is there a 

cost involved; will there be any 

open homes and how often? If you 

are not sure about anything, just 

ask. 

Preparing to sell 

Ask agents what services they 

can offer to help prepare your 

home for sale – this may include 

a property/home stylist and/or 

a photographer. Make sure you 

understand any additional costs 

involved. 

Before you sign 

Make sure you understand the 

real estate’s engagement terms 

you are agreeing to, how long 

the agreement is for, and the 

commission you are happy to pay 

your agent if the property sells. 

If in doubt, ask your solicitor or a 

knowledgeable friend or colleague 

to help you. 

Trust your instinct 

If you have an uneasy feeling 

about an agent, then don’t ignore 

your gut instinct. Take a step 

back, especially if you are feeling 

pressured, and think it through 

before deciding. It’s your home 

and your decision. Take your 

time to find an agent that you 

feel comfortable with and who is 

right for you – your home will sell 

faster, with less stress and for the 

best price. 

Source: www.qv.co.nz 

Buying or selling? 

Get the right 

advice 

Whether you are thinking about 

buying or selling, Selwyn has 

a strong contingent of capable, 

enthusiastic and experienced real 

estate agents looking after the 

needs of locals, with a number 

of businesses and franchises to 

choose from. 

Specialists in real estate 

• Bayleys (Whalan & Partners Ltd) 

– office in Darfield. 

• Harcourts Four Seasons Realty – 

offices in Lincoln & Rolleston. 

• Matson & Allan Real Estate 

Limited – offices in Rolleston, 

Leeston & Darfield. 

• Mike Pero Real Estate – offices 

at Rolleston & West Melton. 

• One Agency Real Estate 

Specialists – office in Rolleston. 

• PGG Wrightson Real Estate 

Limited – offices in Darfield & 

Leeston. 

• Property Brokers – offices in 

Darfield, Leeston & Rolleston. 

• Ray White Town & Lifestyle 

Real Estate – offices in Rolleston, 

Lincoln & West Melton 

• Re/Max Eclipse – office in 

Rolleston 

INSIDE 

63 Rossington Drive, West Melton Open Home: Sunday 2.00pm - 2.30pm 

EVERY WEDNESDAY inside Selwyn Times 

Address: 19 Devine Drive, Templeton Open Home: Sunday 8 & 15 October, 1pm - 1.45pm 

Get the power 

of three offices 

working for you 

Your section hunt 

starts here 

New Falcon’s Landing sales office open, 17 Branthwaite Drive, Ro leston, 

Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 1-3pm. Come, visit and share in our vision 

Ray White Ro leston, 

Lincoln & West Melton 

Sales - Property Management - Loan Market 

Residential - Lifestyle - Commercial 

Get your messages into homes throughout 

the Selwyn District. 

Delivered to every home & rural letterbox 

(also available at selected pick up points). 

For full information on placing your 

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directory 


A to Z business directory 

A 

Ph 03 3472871 

Academy Funerals – 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre – 

P: 03 343 0919 W: www.academyfunerals.co.nz Ph 03 347 2876 

Allwood Trees - P: 03 349 9240 

Rolleston Library – Ph 03 347 2880 

W: www.allwood.co.nz 

Lifestyle Dentures - P: 347 7477 

Archgola Canterbury – P: 0274 211 079 

W: www.lifestyledentures.co.nz 

W: www.archgola.co.nz 

Lincoln Event Centre – P: 03 347 2983 

B 

W: www.selwyn.govt.nz 

Bark Kennels – P: 03 347 8835 

Lincoln Medical Centre – P: 03 325 2411 

W: www.barkkennels.co.nz 

W: www.lincolnmedical.nz 

Bayleys - Urszula Bedggood & Team 

Lincoln Motel - Lincoln P: 0800 001 689 or 

- Urszula Bedggood – P: 027 338 7889 

03 974 1620 W: www.lincolnmotel.co.nz 

- Hayley Smith – P: 027 341 3846 

M 

- Tim Dyer – P: 027 495 0979 

Markham Junction Retailers - 

Big Mountain Naturally – P: 027 240 5638 - 63–67 Tennyson street, Rolleston 

W: www.facebook/BMNaturally 

E: jeff@retailcommercial.co.nz P: 027 436 3555 

Boulevard Village – P: Karen 027 3739 463, 

New Order Boutique - W : www.neworder.co.nz 

W: www.boulevardvillage.co.nz 

Little India – P: 03 347 2330 

Brenna Sincock Hearing - P: 03 390 2332 

W: www.littleindia.co.nz 

W: www.sincockhearing.nz 

Liquorland Tennyson St – P: 03 347 029 

Burnham Country Montessori – P: 03 347 6161 W: www.liquorland.co.nz/stores/tennyson-st 

W: www.burnham-montessori.co.nz 

Black & White Coffee Rolleston - 

E 

W: www.blackandwhitecoffee.co.nz 

Ellesmere Excavation – P: 0274 389 576 W: www. The Phenix Chinese Restaurant – P: 03 347 8888 

ellesmereexcavationandaggregate.co.nz 

W: www.thephenix.co.nz 

F 

The Turkish Grill – P:03 421 6000 

Fire & Emergency (pg 2) – For Emergency 

W: www.turkishgrill@hotmail.com 

P: 111 or Rural Fire Permits 

Smoke Rolleston – P: 03 260 0936 

W : www.checkitsalright.nz 

W: www.smokeinc.nz 

G 

Ma Petite Bakery - 

G & M Contracting & Drainage – P: Mike 027 272 W: www.mapetitebakery.co.nz 

8058 www.gmcontracting.co.nz 

Joes Garage Rolleston - 

Generation House - Salvation Army - 03 347 0934 E: rolleston@joes.co.nz 

W: www.sarolleston.nz 

Vivo Hair – P: 0800 400 300 W: www.vivo.co.nz 

H 

Perpetual Beauty - 

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spas - 

W: www.perpetualbeauty.co.nz 

P: 0800 4 HANMER W: www.hanmersprings.co.nz Marks Automotive – P: 03 349 3344 

Hope Presbyterian Church - 

E: marksautomotive@xtra.co.nz 

W : www.hopechurch.net.nz 

Matson & Allan Real Estate Ltd (see Back Pg) 

- Hornby P: 03 980 2296 

W: www.marealestate.co.nz 

- Rolleston P: 03 347 4007 

Rolleston Office – P: 03 347 9949 

- West Melton P: 021 0228 4791 

Darfield Office – P: 03 318 8204 

Heather Woods Media - P: 027 88 77701 

Leeston Office – P: 03 324 3704 

W: www.heatherwoods.co.nz 

Meares Williams Barristers – 

I 

W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz 

Intelligro - P: 03 347 9012 W: www.igro.co.nz Rolleston Office – P: 03 374 2547 

J - K 

Lincoln Office - P: 03 374 2547 

Jones Rd Auto – P: 03 347 4020 

Rosemerryn - Cnr of Edward St & Eastfield Dr, Lincoln 

W: www.jonesroadauto.co.nz 

Any Excuse | The Lincoln Pantry | Flex Fitness & 

L 

Flex Beauty | Eden Chiropractic | 

La Belle B & B Country Retreat – 

Belleza Boutique | Liquid Laundromat | Lincoln 

W: www.labellebnb.co.nz 

HQ | Dalante Bakery| Cinnamon Spice 

Libraries - W :www.selwyn.govt.nz 

N 

Darfield Library & Service Centre - 

National Party – Nicola Grigg MP – P: 03 344 2800 

Ph: 03 318 7780 

E: nicola.griggMP@parliament.govt.nz 

Leeston Library & Service Centre – 

NZ Look Shuttles - P: 027 88 77701 

W: www.nzlookshuttles.co.nz 

O 

One Agency - P: 0800 645 346 

W: www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

P 

Pines Resource Recovery Park – P: 03 347 2026 


Q – R 

Reinvent Boutique – W: www.reinvent.co.nz 

Rolleston Community Centre – P: 03 347 2882 

W: www.Selwyn.govt.nz/recreation 

Rolleston Diesel & Petrol ltd – P: 03 347 7110 

P : 027 272 9213 

W: www.rollestondieselandpetrols.nz 

Rolleston Eye Optometrist– P: 03 3471667 

W: www.rollestoneye.co.nz 

Rolleston Haircuts – P: 03 347 1322 

W: www.rollestonhaircuts.co.nz 

Rolleston Highway Motel - P: 03 347 2326 

W: www.rollestonhighwaymotel.co.nz 

Rolleston Storage – P: 0800 765 978 

W: www.rollestonstorage.co.nz 

Rolly Inn – P: 03 347 8760 www.rollyinn.co.nz 

Russell Lilley Contracting - P: 03 347 8705 

W: www.rlgroup.co.nz 

S 

Salvation Army Rolleston - P: 03 347 0934 

W: www.sarolleston.nz 

Salvation Army Family Store – P: 03 347 0117 

Jones Road, Rolleston 

Sarah Deans Artworks - P: 027 288 8138 

E: sarah.deans88@gmail.com 

Scorch Communications - P: 0800 726 724 

W: www.scorch.co.nz 

Selwyn Auto (Springston) P: 03 329 5841 

W: www.selwynauto.com 

Selwyn Sports Centre – P: 03 347 2888 

Selwyn District Council - 

P: 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 


Selwyn Gets Ready - E: getsready@selwyn.govt.nz 

W: www.selwyn.getsready.net 

Selwyn Times - P: 03 364 7434 

W: www.selwyntimes.co.nz 

T 

Taste Of Kiwi – P: 03 318 4840 

W: www.facebook.com/tasteofkiwinz 

The Hub Hornby - P: 03 349 7288 

W: www.thehubhhornby.co.nz 

V 

Vivo Hair Salon - P: 0800 400 300 

W: www.vivo.co.nz 

Y 

Yoga By Karma – P: 022 135 2762 

W: www.yogabykarma.co.nz 

Professional local media 

solutions for your business 

Let us help you grow your customers with our 

professional print and digital solutions for your 

business. Creative Print & Digital Advertising, Marketing 

Solutions, Video and Events our specialty! 

For advertising contact: 

Lynette Evans Ph: 364 7434 

E: lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 Locally Owned 

www.star.kiwi 

Safety ‘ignored’ 

No flashing lights for 

Prebbleton crossing 

Page 3 Page 19 

Injury ends season 

Lincoln half-back prevented 

from playing 300th game 

Animals to benefit from students’ book 

Heading away? 

drivesmart 

Stay refreshed 

Take a break 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

Darfield High School students Elyse Kerr (left) and Bridget Leach have teamed with the SPCA to create 

an all-in-one colouring-in and storybook. As part of the Young Enterprise Scheme competition, the 

students created the book for children aged five to 13, to teach them how to care for animals properly. 

The books will be sold nationwide, with a percentage of profits going to the SPCA. 

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER 

•Story, p11 

Address: 18 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston 

Share the load 

pUBliSHeD eVerY WeDneSDAY 

Residents 

call for stop 

sign at busy 

Waddington 

intersection 

New sections 

available 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

PLEAS HAVE been made to 

have a stop sign installed at an 

accident-prone Waddington 

intersection. 

Residents have asked for the 

sign to be installed a the 

intersection of State Highway 73 

and Waimakariri Gorge Rd to 

prevent future crashes. 

Already two serious crashes have 

been recorded a the intersection 

this year, one a fatal. 

Fox Glacier man Ioane Sitivi, 36, 

died from injuries he sustained when 

two vehicles crashed in January. 

He was one of eight people hurt 

in the crash. He and another person 

were critically injured, while 

two others were moderately injured 

and four had minor injuries. 

In February, a sport utility vehicle 

failed to give way and was hit 

by a truck. One person sustained 

serious injuries while the other had 

minor injuries. 

Three other crashes that resulted 

in both serious and minor injuries 

were recorded a the intersection 

between 2014-2016. 

The issue was presented by 

resident Bob Scot to the Sheffield- 

Waddington Community Committee 

in February. 

•Turn to page 7 

NOT JUST CURB APPEAL! 

With manicured lawns and designer features this 

279m2 beauty wi l impress before you open the 

door. An expansive home on 1204m2 showcases 

outstanding indoor/outdoor living options and an 

impressive roofline extension with exposed truss 

details. 

The luxury kitchen complete with large WIP and 

90cm freestanding oven complements the spacious 

living area and designated dining space. A l 3 living/ 

dining areas flow so easily out to an enviable covered 

outdoor entertaining space. There is a spacious master 

bedroom, exce lent walk in robe and pampering 

ensuite with double-head, fu ly-tiled shower. The 

remaining 3 bedrooms are a l of double-size and have 

wardrobes to match. A sought after, 3 car garage with 

drive through opens to a huge parking pad, garden 

sheds and lush green lawn beyond. There is obvious 

pride taken here, not only with the design of the home 

but careful and meticulous maintenance that wi l 

capture the eye (and hearts) of many. 

Deadline Sale – Closing Thursday 

19th April 12pm 

(unless sold prior) 

Sarah Yeates 

Contact: 

Mobile: 0274 472 719 

Email: sarahy@pb.co.nz 

est than at Falcon’s Landing. Pop in to our sales and 

y from 1pm to 3pm 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 4TH April 2018 

Open home: Sunday 8th April 3.00pm -3.30pm


Vivo is is excited to announce the opening of their new 

salon, Vivo Rolleston, in the Rolleston Tennyson Avenue 

development. A custom built, brand new salon, Vivo Rolleston 

is the largest salon space we have in NZ with 17 gorgeous 

stations. Here you’ll find a chic, bright and airy space, and an 

atmosphere that invites relaxation. Superstar hairstylist Nicole 

Brailey, Salon Manager, has moved to Vivo Rolleston especially 

to head up a team of talented stylists in the new space, with a 

range of personalities and skills to suit anyone who visits. 

With decades of experience under one roof, any service can 

be catered for - from timeless cuts to chemical straightening, 

balayage to creative colour. Senior stylists Nicole, Shelley, 

Monique, Chantelle and Tracey are assisted by Shakayla, Charly 

and Caitlin, all with the sole aim: to bring their clients the 

ultimate hair experience. Nespresso Coffee, Finn’s Fudge and 

guest Wi-Fi are all complimentary extras to help you get the 

most from your salon visit. Vivo Rolleston is flanked by the 

fast developing retail sector and eatery paradise, complete with 

cafes, a big fashion clothes shop, a nail bar and a French bakery. 

Spend the day pampering yourself at Vivo Rolleston! 

With an extensive, ongoing nationwide training program 

available for all Vivo Stylists, and our famous ‘Hair you’ll love, 

or your money back’ guarantee, this team of hair specialists 

at Vivo Rolleston is looking forward to meeting you in their 

gorgeous new salon and working with you to make sure you 

feel amazing. Come and visit our new salon at Shop 5, 57-61 

Tennyson St, or make a booking by phoning (03) 777 0089.

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‘The 

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH 

M-A 

MATSON & ALLAN 

REAL ESTATE LIMITED 


Experts’ 

Over 100 

years 

combined 

Experience 

Local 

Boutique 

Agency 

Chris Flanagan 

027 433 4657 

Reliable 

Dedicated 

Honest 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 

Hard Working 

Negotiators 

Stephan Knowler 

027 229 9522 

Community 

Focused 

Tailored 

Commission Rates 

& Marketing 

Packages 

We pride 

ourselves 

on Repeat 

Business 

Jackie Derrick 

027 636 3576 

Proven Track 

Record 

Cameron McRae 

027 769 6696 

Amelia Nisbet 

027 376 3868 

Bronwyn van der Pol 

022 073 7757 

We would love the opportunity to work with you. 

Contact us today to discuss your options with our team. 

www.marealestate.co.nz 

Licensed under 

REA Act 2008 

ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 

LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 

DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204

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