Papers: December 22, 2021

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021 

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Pressure goes on to 

change flyover site 

CONTROVERSY: The proposed flyover will connect residential Rolleston (left of State Highway 1) with the industrial 

area, bridging across the highway from Rolleston Drive North to Jones Rd north of the Hoskyns Rd intersection. 

PHOTO: NZTA 

• By Susan Sandys 

MANY ROLLESTON residents 

want the town’s proposed 

flyover shifted to a different area 

of the highway. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport 

Agency design team members 

are facing key challenges as they 

consider community feedback on 

their Rolleston flyover project. 

It is proposed that the flyover 

bridge across State Highway 

1 would connect residential 

Rolleston, from Rolleston Drive 

North, with the industrial 

hub, at Jones Rd north of the 

Hoskyns Rd intersection. 

However, newly collated 

feedback shows many believe 

the bridge needs to be relocated. 

Suggested areas include some 

distance down the highway, 

at Rolleston Drive South or 

Tennyson St, while another 

suggestion is it be part of the 

highway, rather than go across it. 

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Teenagers 

charged 

over car 

ramming 


TWO TEENAGERS are 

appearing before the youth court 

in relation to incidents of parked 

cars being rammed in Lincoln 

earlier this year. 

Senior Sergeant Steph McDaniel 

said a 14 and a 15-year-old, a male 

and a female, were “still going 

through the court system”. 

Four youths, including the pair, 

all from the Selwyn area, were 

initially referred to Youth Aid. 

There was a spate of car thefts in 

the district involving more than 

10 vehicles, some of which were 

used to ram parked vehicles on the 

roadside for fun. In August, police 

reported speaking to a number of 

youths who were assisting them 

with their investigation. 

The Selwyn Times understands 

the teenagers were copycatting a 

social media trend in other parts 

of New Zealand, where groups of 

youths target cars, steal them and 

then brag about their exploits. 

In May, Taranaki police said a 

group of 30 teenagers had stolen 

more than 100 Mazdas, apparently 

inspired by the trend. 

At the time, police were working 

with Netsafe and the censor’s 

office to take down the content 

posted by teenagers, mostly to 

Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. 

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TWO BIG news items from 

2021 are updated in today’s 

Selwyn Times. 

Neither the Rolleston flyover 

proposal nor the question 

over the future of the 

Lincoln Maternity Hospital 

site have met resolution this 

year. We still do not know 

what options Waka Kotahi 

NZTA engineers are going to 

come up with as they grapple 

with their highly controversial 

overbridge design, and 

we still do not know whether 

the Canterbury District 

Health Board will retain its 

hospital building and land or 

sell them. 

While the roading authority 

and health authority have 

not been able to deliver, no 

news 

Museum proposal closer to fruition 

Go Hororata’s plan to relocate the village’s museum to the historic 

town hall gets a much-needed funding boost. 

Page 5 

muscle car madness 

The show goes on 

The Canterbury car scene was hit hard by the cancellation of this year’s 

Rolleston Motorfest event. However, you can check out cars such as 

the Pontiac Catalina that belongs to Rolleston’s Ian Paki at January’s 

Muscle Car Madness. 

Pages 26 & 27 

doubt Santa and his reindeer 

will endeavour to do the 

complete opposite! 

Thank you RD2 posties, 

as reported on page 13, for 

reminding us of the cheer of 

the season with a letterbox 

decorating competition. 

“The letterboxes always 

put a smile on my face,” said 

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THE LINCOLN Maternity 

Hospital building could 

continue meeting the health 

needs of residents if it is not 

sold after its maternity service 

relocates to Rolleston. 

Canterbury 

District Health 

Board executive 

director 

planning, 

funding and 

decision support, 

Tracey 

Maisey, said 

the board was 

yet to make a decision on potential 

disposal of the property. 

Thirty submissions received 

from the public consultation 

process were considered at a 

recent meeting of the board’s 

quality, finance, audit and risk 

committee. 

“Management were asked to 

review the previous modelling 

and assumptions to ascertain 

whether there are any future 

health requirements that could 

make use of the property in the 

future,” Maisey said. 

“Those investigations will be 

presented to the board for consideration 

at the next meeting 

in February, where we expect a 

decision on the property.” 

Maisey would not elaborate 

further on what potential future 

health requirements were being 

investigated, as the report would 

not be presented to the full 

board until its next meeting in 

February. 

In the case of a decision being 

made to dispose of the property, 

this would have to be done in 

accordance with the statutory 

disposal process, involving approval 

of the Minister of Health. 

Any offer back obligations and 

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No decision yet on disposal 

of Lincoln Maternity Hospital 

Tracey 

Maisey 

rights of first refusal must be 

discharged before the property 

could possibly be offered as part 

of a public sale process. 

As well as the 1926 maternity 

building, the 5401 m sq 

property contains the Lincoln 

Community Garden and a 2011 

dental building, which may be 

relocated to another CDHB site. 

Many Lincoln residents want 

the Lincoln Community Garden 

on site to be retained if the site is 

repurposed or sold. The CDHB 

allowed Lincoln Envirotown to 

establish the community garden 

at the site in 2008. 

FUTURE 

PLANS: 

Canterbury 

District 

Health Board 

personnel are 

investigating if 

there are other 

health services 

they could 

offer from 

the Lincoln 

Maternity 

Hospital site 

once its services 

are relocated. 

Many also want to see the maternity 

building retained, due to 

its historic nature and sentimental 

value to the community. 

However, it is unknown now 

many of the submitters are 

seeking these outcomes, as the 

summary of submissions could 

not be made public until after 

the February meeting. 

The maternity and dental services 

currently operating from 

Lincoln will move to the health 

board’s new Oromairaki maternity 

facility being established at 

Selwyn Health Hub, expected to 

be in April. 

NEWS 3 

In Brief 

POLICEMEN SPEAK OUT 

OVER MOSQUE ARREST 

Senior Constables Jim Manning 

and Scott Carmody, the two 

Selwyn-based policemen who 

dramatically captured the March 

15 mosque terrorist in Brougham 

St, have spoken for the first 

time about what happened. To 

read the full account go to 

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former pupils of West Melton 

School who are entering their 

final year of study towards a 

tertiary degree. This follows the 

2021 scholarship being awarded 

to George Watson, who was 2016 

Darfield High School Dux and 

this year graduated top in his 

class at the University of Otago 

Medical School. 

SCHOOL PRODUCTION 

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Lincoln High School year 10 

pupils presented four shows of A 

Christmas Carol this month, and 

raised $1000 for KidsCan in the 

process. Head of department for 

drama Sandra McLean welcomed 

being able to go ahead with a 

public performance in the Covid 

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Owner and village manager Karen Harris says it has taken quite 

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There will be 50 beds for hospital and rest home care plus a 10-bed 

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The build will take anything from 18 months to two years and Karen 

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“This is a big project but exciting to think we are finally getting 

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build there will be a new 800m 2 lodge for the villa residents. “ 

This will provide enough capacity for the village villa residents on 

completion and provide bar, restaurant and café facilities along with 

a swim spa and gymnasium. There will be access to a hairdresser 

and beautician as well. 

The Boulevard Boutique Lifestyle Village 

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more in the building stages. The New Year will see the 

commencement of another 10 villas, which are all under 

contract, along with a further six as consents come 

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The village will take possession of the adjoining five 

acres of land at the end of January and plan to start 

work on that property straight away. 

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NEWS 5 

‘Pipe dream’ of turning historic hall into 

a museum gets a much-needed boost 


HORORATA Historical Society 

members are closer to making 

their dream of relocating the 

society’s museum into reality. 

Currently, the museum is closed 

as borer and dampness have 

resulted in dangerous holes in its 

tongue-and-groove flooring. 

Chairman Robby Wilson said 

he welcomed the $20,000 allocation 

the district council had 

decided on this month, which 

would go towards a $50,000 

feasibility study on the cost of 

developing the 1896 Hororata 

Hall to house the museum. 

“It’s all a bit of a pipe dream in 

a way – trying to do something 

without any money, but if you 

don’t try, you don’t know,” 

Wilson said. 

The society has community 

support behind it. Go Hororata, 

a collective of community groups 

including the society, wrote a 

letter to Mayor Sam Broughton 

asking that the Hororata Hall 

and its land be put back into 

community ownership. 

Go Hororata chairman Craig 

Blackburn said in the letter 

residents had made it clear 

they wanted the building, once 

flagged for demolition, retained 

as part of the village’s cultural 

heritage. 

“Go Hororata will commit to 

improving this facility and giving 

it a new purpose,” Blackburn said. 

The $20,000 allocation was 

subsequently granted, from $1 

million set aside for the Hororata 

Community Centre project in 

the Long Term Plan. 

The society is applying for 

grants from other organisations 

in the hope of securing the 

remaining $30,000. 

Wilson said the Hororata Hall 

would make an ideal museum 

site, as it was in a busy part of the 

village, on its main road. 

“Every time you go through 

Hororata, you go past the hall,” 

Wilson said. 

Made of weatherboards, the 

hall has later additions which 

could be removed to reveal the 

original structure. 

“The hall is in pretty good 

shape, it just hasn’t been updated. 

Everything is older, but 

it’s very sound, even with the 

earthquake the floors are all 

good. The tongue-and-groove 

ceiling is magnificent.” 

The new site would allow the 

HISTORIC: The Hororata Hall was built in 1896. Today it is 

destined to house the village’s museum. 

society to do justice to its displays 

and stories, including those 

featuring the area’s early high 

profile residents such as former 

New Zealand Premier John Hall 

and 19th-century politician 

Samuel Bealey. 

Hororata was once a thriving 

town serving three large farming 

runs, with shops, pubs, joiners, 

undertakers and builders. 

Currently, the museum is 

located on a paper road in a 

relocated former racecourse 

totalisator building, next to the 

historic Cotons’ Cottage. The 

museum generally opens each 

summer season from September, 

but could not this year due to the 

floor damage. 

At its meeting this month, the 

district council agreed to discuss 

with Go Hororata its suggestion 

of placing the hall and its land 

back into community ownership. 

It will also discuss with the group 

its hopes of funding and running 

its own community centre, with 

the council contributing to the 

operation costs. 

Go Hororata members were 

disappointed with a scaled-down 

$3 million community centre 

proposal, which the district 

council included in its Long 

Term Plan earlier this year. 

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NEWS 7 

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only minor injuries. 

Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade members 

cut out the driver, believed to be in his 20s. 

The driver’s refrigerated milk delivery 

vehicle had gone off the side of Springs 

Rd while travelling towards Christchurch 

about 5am on Thursday, into a low ditch 

and a large hedge. 

Deputy chief Roger McLenaghen said 

it appeared the hedge had cushioned the 

impact. 

St John treated the driver at the scene for 

a minor injury. 

“It was still enough force to crush the 

cab back onto him,” McLenaghen said. 

The man’s right foot was trapped, 

preventing him from getting out of the 

vehicle on his own, and the steering wheel 

was touching against his abdomen. 

Firefighters spent about 15 minutes 

cutting the hedge away so they could gain 

access. They were then able to cut into the 

A pillar of the cab, so they could pull the 

front off, and remove part of the steering 

wheel, enabling the man to climb out the 

passenger door and be seen by waiting 

paramedics. 

“I think he was still a bit shocked, he 

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Second round of feedback 

sought for flyover proposal 

• From page 1 

The roading authority last week released 

the feedback in a community engagement 

report, summarising responses from consultation 

undertaken in July and August. 

There were 875 online map comments, 28 

feedback form submissions and 77 email/ 

letter submissions. 

Concerns from residents highlighted the 

key challenges the design team was now 

working through, the report said. 

These concerns included that State 

Highway 1 should remain open at multiple 

points at Rolleston and the connection to 

Jones Rd should remain for southbound 

traffic. 

Jones Rd businesses have opposed the 

current plan as it reduces accessibility 

from the highway. West Rolleston Primary 

School has opposed it, concerned about 

increased traffic resulting from making 

Dunns Crossing Rd a southern entrance 

into the town. The district council has also 

rung alarm bells, saying it gives rise to new 

safety concerns, disadvantages businesses 

and does not support growth and prosperity. 

“Along with community feedback, we 

are taking time to closely examine again 

whether we have tested and exhausted all 

PLAN: The flyover proposes 

improvements to the Jones and 

Hoskyns Rds intersection. 

the options available to us. This is the value 

community engagement brings to the 

planning process and the project,” a Waka 

Kotahi spokesperson said upon release of 

the report. 

The next step is offering the community 

a second opportunity for feedback, 

expected in the first half of 2022. 

Waka Kotahi is delivering the project 

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NEWS 


Darfield High School 

senior students 

shone at their 

school prize-giving 

last week. As well 

as recognising an 

array of top talent 

and outstanding 

achievements, the 

school selected its 

head students for 

2022. 

• Full prize list at 

starnews.co.nz/ 

selwyn 

RECIPIENTS: First 

and second in year 12 

were Darcy Tiede and 

Annabelle Serra. 

TOP STUDENTS: Dux Emily Waters is flanked by proxime 

accessit Z’Arn Payne (left) and third in year 13 

Niamh Guy. 

HEAD STUDENTS: Year 12 pupils (from left) Hailey Barker, 

Dwight Felipe, Annabelle Serra and Vaughan Smart are 

preparing to lead the school in 2022. 

IN PINK: Proud 

recipients of the 

Malvern Lions 

scholarship are 

year 13 students 

Sophie Clarke 

(left) and Katie 

Molloy. 

AWARDED: 

Year 13 

students Z’Arn 

Payne and 

Molly Batstone 

received 

the Selwyn 

District Council 

scholarship. 

Tennyson Street Rolleston Drive 

intersection upgrade 

Major upgrades to the Tennyson Street/Rolleston Drive intersection will 

begin in the new year to replace the existing roundabout with traffic lights. 

From Monday 10 January 

Rolleston Drive will be one way westbound (towards New World). The 

one-way restrictions will be in place until these works are completed, 

which is expected to be in late April, weather permitting. 

Tennyson Street will be closed either side of the intersection for five 

weeks. From mid-February this section will be open to a one-way system 

southbound (towards Lincoln) 

One-way system 

Road closure 

Business access 

Temporary Bus Stop 

85 and 820 routes 

Temporary Bus Stop 

5 route 

New World 

The Rock 

From Sunday 16 January 

The intersection will be closed from 9pm-6am daily for about two weeks. 

Signed detours will be in place and access to affected businesses and 

temporary bus stops for the 820, 85 and 5 buses are noted on the map 

below. Safe access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained 

throughout works. 

Along with new traffic signals we will be upgrading Rolleston Dr, west of 

Tennyson Street on the approaches to the future town centre entrance, 

which will include new planted median islands and paved footpaths. 

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these major works. 

selwyn.govt.nz

Wednesday December 22 2021 Selwyn Times 9 

Helping each 

other through 

COVID-19 

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau 

will be exposed to the virus. To make sure you’re ready, have a plan in case you or 

someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate. 

Everyone who tests positive for COVID-19, and those who live with them, will need to 

isolate for at least 10 days to stop the spread of the virus. If someone else in your house 

tests positive for COVID-19, they’ll be advised how much longer they need to isolate. 

Make a plan 

If you’re travelling and away from home, know how you will 

get home or self isolate where you are. 

While isolating, you will need to have all of your food and 

necessities delivered. You cannot go to work, school, church 

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outside of the people you live with can visit or enter the home. 

Most fully-vaccinated people with COVID-19 are likely to have 

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Be prepared in case you’re exposed to COVID-19. Speak with 

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with activities outside the house. Being ready is about people, 

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Support while isolating 

It’s normal to feel anxious about isolating with COVID-19. 

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To help you get through, you will need to have food, 

medications and supplies available to you. Find a detailed 

checklist to help you prepare at Covid19.govt.nz/prepare 

Check what support is available for self-isolating at home 

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Summer 

Selwyn 

DECEMBER 2021–MARCH 2022 

Teddy Bears’ Picnic 

Wednesday 12 January, 11am–2pm 

Brookside Park, Rolleston 

Pack a picnic and dress up your 

favourite teddy! 

The Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be jampacked 

with family fun, including the 

annual teddy bear parade, face painting, 

Pedalmania, bouncy castles and more. 

Bookings required. 

Postponement date: 

Wednesday 19 January. 

Ninja Training 

Saturday 22 January 

9am–12pm and 1–4pm 

Rolleston Community Centre 

Learn new skills in a fun high ropes and 

adventure-based problem solving session 

to become a real ninja! 

No experience needed, as full training is 

provided. Caregivers must be prepared 

to help belay your child. Suitable for ages 

8–12 years. Bookings required, places 

are limited. 

Visit our website for the latest information on how COVID-19 requirements may affect these events. 

For more information, events and to book check out: 

selwyn.govt.nz/events or SelwynDistrictCouncil 

A special thanks to our sponsor


Regarding the article in 

the Selwyn Times (Dec 15) 

on pokie machines. 

The appropriate number 

of pokie machines in 

Selwyn district is zero. 

Pokie machines are 

a scourge on society, 

particularly for those with 

gambling addictions. 

Research over the years 

has clearly established that 

most of the money poured 

into pokie machines 

comes from those who 

can’t afford it, or from the 

proceeds of crime. 

I acknowledge that a 

portion of the proceeds are 

given out to sports clubs, 

schools and community 

projects but it’s not appropriate 

for those groups to 

receive funding from such 

a dirty little secret. 

There are more 

appropriate methods of 

fundraising that can be 

used to provide funding 

to worthy groups in the 

community. 

Our district council and 

central government need 

to step up to the plate and 

rid society of these nasty 

little machines. – Frank 

Dowle, Weedons 

Three Waters 

It was good to see 

pushback by way of 

the open letter dated 

November 26 from our 

district council to Minister 

Nanaia Mahuta on Three 

Waters, the underlying 

issue being one of trust in 

that she had made the allin 

decision last June while 

telling district councils 

that they still had choices 

to be in or out. Hard to 

believe the Government 

Cabinet was not complicit 

in this ruse. 

It was pleasing also that 

the district council wrote 

direct to the minister rather 

than through that now 

powerless and conflicted 

Local Government NZ 

that purport to represent 

councils. 

I am not sure, however, 

I agree with our council’s 

claim that it goes to great 

lengths to seek ratepayer 

participation given latency 

of flow of known information 

and few if any direct 

community discussions 

where factual information 

could be shared and 

debated. 

The letter does seem contradictory 

in that on one 

hand the district council is 

saying that all is good with 

water within Selwyn and 

on the other suggesting yet 

another organisation with 

all attendant costs. 

With local body elections 

scheduled for 2022, 

LETTERS 11 

No place for pokie machines 

POLICE ARE hoping a 

suspect’s distinctive red 

and white hooded jacket 

helps identify them, after 

about $100 was stolen from 

Lincoln Chinese Takeaway 

on Gerald St. 

“Somebody may know 

who that jacket belongs to,” 

Constable Ian McKinney 

said. 

McKinney is appealing 

to anyone who may have 

information on the identity 

of the suspect to get in 

touch with police. 

The suspect was captured 

shortly before 4am on 

December 9 on CCTV 

at the store. The door 

was jemmied open in the 

burglary, where the money 

was taken from the store’s 

till. 

We want to hear your views 

on the issues affecting life 

in the Selwyn district 

ratepayers will have this 

matter front of mind when 

considering who is the best 

fit to support ratepayers in 

this seemingly cost-plus 

environment. – Ian Lees, 

Darfield 

Freedom of 

choice 

I think that as a 

government-controlled 

identity, the district 

council is weak. 

Just as Jacinda has her 

strings pulled, they do too. 

There are far more 

people than they realise, 

who refuse to be jabbed, 

because of hearsay. 

They are just trying to 

take our freedom of choice 

away, but in the end it’s the 

providers that lose. – Barry 

Saunders, Lincoln 

Send emails to: 

barry@starmedia.kiwi 

Letters may be edited or rejected at 

Star Media’s discretion. Letters should be about 

200 words. 

A name, postal address and phone number 

should be provided. 

Please use your real name, not a nickname, 

alias, pen name or abbreviation. 

Burglar hits takeaway bar 

•Anyone with information is asked to email 

Ian.mckinney@police.govt.nz, or phone 105 

and quote file number 211209/3211, or Crime 

Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

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12 Selwyn Times Wednesday December 22 2021


NEWS 13 

BACKYARD CRITTERS 

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

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

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

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

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

WINNER: Sophie Styles and fellow RD2 team 

members were most impressed with this 

letterbox’s Christmasy transformation. 

PHOTOS: STAR NEWS 

Reindeer tops best mailbox 

• By Fiona Ellis 

SANTA AND his reindeer are almost 

postmen, and it is this feeling of 

camaraderie that led the RD2 rural 

delivery team to their choice for the area’s 

best-decorated letterbox. 

This year, the Christmas competition 

was won by a glitzy Motukarara letterbox 

dressed to look like a reindeer, with a pintsized 

Santa perched on top. 

RD2 Christchurch Rural Delivery 

co-owner Sophie Styles said it was the 

second year the competition was held, and 

this year about 40 letterboxes had been 

decorated. 

“The letterboxes always put a smile on 

SPARKLY: Even a bus 

stop, on Duck Pond Rd at 

Motukarara, was decorated 

for the competition. 

my face, every single day,” Styles said. 

“Everyone made a lot more of an effort 

this year, which is really cool to see.” 

The letterboxes had drawn plenty of 

comment, she said. 

Styles and the five other RD2 team 

members struggled to decide on a winner, 

as there was strong competition. 

“The reason we’ve gone for the winner 

. . . is [the reindeer] represents what we do 

– we deliver mail.” 

Several mailboxes were set to receive a 

special delivery – for the winner, a family 

voucher for the He Puna Taimoana 

Hot Pools in New Brighton, and for 

the four runners-up, a big bag of 

cookies each. 

Bees essential to ecosystem 

BEES PROVIDE an 

extremely essential 

ecosystem service to 

humans, pollinating plants 

that produce seeds and 

fruit. 

Honeybees are the 

masters of pollination given 

their impressive colony 

size, ability to work on a 

large diversity of flower 

species and our ability to 

transport their hives where 

we want them. 

Bumblebees were also 

introduced to New Zealand 

for red clover and their 

large size allows them to 

work in cooler and windier 

conditions than smaller 

bees. 

There are 13 introduced 

and 28 native bee species in 

New Zealand. 

A native species 

photographed recently 

on my raspberries was 

identified as the Māori 

masked bee, Hylaeus 

relegatus. 

This bee is almost 

completely black apart 

from yellow parts of its 

face, with the male having 

more yellow and the 

female. Females are also 

slightly larger, with an 

average length of 7.8mm, 

while males average 

6.5mm. 

The species is found 

throughout New Zealand, 

Chatham Islands and Three 

Kings Islands. 

Most collections of 

this species have been in 

December to February, but 

they have been recorded 

from October to April. 

Host plants include flax, 

cabbage trees, kanuka, 

manuka, pohutukawa, rata, 

Raoulia, Carmichaelia, 

eight species of Hebe and 

11 exotic species. 

Nests have been recorded 

in natural sites such as in 

native plants, in holes made 

by other insects and in 

man-made holes. 

Local bee expert Barry 

Donovan suggests in his 

Fauna of New Zealand 

book (issue on bees) that 

availability of suitable nest 

holes may be a limiting 

factor for this species. 

Hylaeus relegatus have 

been found nesting in 6mm 

diameter holes drilled in 

wood, so this may be a way 

to encourage them into 

your backyard. 

Thank you for your patience as we continue 

our major projects to upgrade Council water 

and wastewater infrastructure. 

We will be reopening roads for the Christmas 

break from 23 December 2021 and restarting 

works on 10 January 2022. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from 

the SICON projects team and the Selwyn 

District Council Infrastructure team. 

Gateway 

Work Experience 

Programme 

The Gateway Programme provides students with 

structured workplace learning, across a range of 

industries and businesses, while they continue to 

study at school. 

Students are given the opportunity to ‘test drive’ 

their career choices, while gaining valuable real 

experience learning. Gateway gives the students 

confidence to make a smooth transition from 

school to work. The Gateway programme requires that 

students complete a minimum of 20 industry based credits. 

This year, the Gateway programme has grown from placements for 11 students 

to placements for 30 students. Off the back of this success, we are applying for 

funding for additional placements for next year. 

We would like to thank the following employers 

who have helped with work experience: 

Darfield Automotive, Drummond and Etheridge - John Deere, 

Bridgestone Tyre Centre Darfield, Annavale, Challis Motorcycles, 

Sheffield Pie Shop, Ground Down Drainage, O’Connell Builders, Brook 

Electrical, Ironstone Construction, The Salon - West Melton, Annabel’s 

Educare, BM Butchery, Darfield Sawmill, Challis Motorcycles, Terralea 

Farms, Darfield Preschool and Nursery, Oxford Kindergarten, Darfield 

Sawmill (Mitchell Bros), Porters Ski Field, James Hunt Residential 

Ltd, Joe Redwood Fencing, PGG Wrightson Stock Agents, Selwyn 

Gasfitters, Joe Stewart, Claas Harvest, Rietveld Construction, Malvern 

News, Windwhistle Contracting, Selwyn Aquatic Centre, Grenfell 

Builders, Cameron Residence, Farmlands Darfield, GN Plumbing and 

Drainage Ltd, Bray St Engineering and Selwyn Builders.

Selwyn Times Wednesday December 22 2021 

14 

SPORT 

Easy win for 

Darfield 

to retain 

top position 

SODDEN GROUNDS meant 

only one match was possible in 

Canterbury country’s premier 

one-day competition before the 

Christmas break, and Darfield took 

full advantage of helpful conditions 

to consolidate their lead. 

Ohoka hosted Darfield at Mandeville, 

a traditionally fast drying 

ground, but the pitch was still 

destined to assist the seam attack, 

prompting the visitors to bowl first 

after winning the toss on Saturday. 

Teenage pace bowler Zac Foulkes 

justified the decision immediately, 

skittling the competition’s leading 

run scorer, former New Zealand 

under-19 representative Rhys Mariu 

for a golden duck. 

Foulkes, 19, dismissed four of 

Ohoka’s top-five en route to superb 

figures of 5/11 from seven overs. 

Ohoka were routed for 47 in 21.3 

overs, veteran Paul Miller (19 from 

42 balls) provided the only resistance. 

Darfield needed just seven overs 

to reach 49/1, opener Foulkes 

ensured the chase would be brief by 

cracking 23 from 17 deliveries. 

The competition resumes on 

January 8. 

Points after nine rounds: Darfield 

62, Cheviot 51, Leeston-Southbridge 

47, Sefton 44, Ohoka 42, Weedons 30, 

Oxford-Rangiora 29, Southbrook 25, 

Lincoln 12. 

• By Chris Barclay 

GOALKEEPERS are vocal by 

nature and necessity, though 

Pieter-Taco Bierema wasn’t 

exactly talking up his MVP 

award. 

The Selwyn United shotstopper 

was accorded most 

valuable player status following 

the Rolleston-based club’s 

winless National League – 

South Central Series – 

campaign, at first glance a 

curious call for a team that 

conceded 15 goals. 

Bierema was between the 

sticks in each of United’s five 

games and admitted he was 

taken aback to be chosen. 

“It was a surprise, you 

wouldn’t have picked it. 

Goalkeepers don’t often get 

these awards, especially when 

you’re the keeper that’s probably 

conceded the most goals in the 

competition,” he said. 

Actually Wellington 

Olympic’s Toby Hunt was 

beaten 16 times, although he did 

play one extra game, and it was 

humbling as Miramar Rangers 

blitzed the final 7-2. 

Bierema, who is spending 

the off-season in another type 

of field – the family’s mixed 

cropping farm near Ashburton 


Goalkeeper surprised at 

most valuable player award 

MVP A KEEPER: Selwyn United goalkeeper Pieter-Taco 

Bierema was surprised to be named named the most 

valuable player in the National League – South Central 

Series competition. 

– was eager to palm off the 

achievement to a hard-working 

defensive unit in front of him. 

“A lot of teams got frustrated, 

thinking they should be doing 

better against us than they 

were,” he said. 

“We didn’t have a lot of the 

ball to play with, we defended a 

lot. I suppose that’s recognition 

for that.” 

So might the team have 

conceded, say, 30 without 

him? “I don’t know,” Bierema 

laughed. 

The high point of Selwyn’s 

first foray in a domestic league 

competition was a 2-2 draw with 

Rangers in their final game, a 

result more precious than any 

MVP gong for Bierema. 

“That was huge for us not to 

leave it with a big donut and 

zero points, five losses from five 

games,” he said. 

Selwyn United’s resurgence 

throughout 2021 was also a 

greater cause for celebration 

after the men’s first team diced 

with demotion from Mainland 

Football’s premiership last 

season. 

“Last year fighting 

relegation, no one probably 

expected us to be in the 

Southern League, let alone the 

South Central Series,” said 

Bierema, who is yet to receive a 

trophy or certificate from New 

Zealand Football. 

“Nothing’s turned up in the 

mail yet. I’d have thought they 

might send out a little trophy, 

but I have no idea.”


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Tennyson Street Rolleston Drive 

intersection upgrade 

Major upgrades to the Tennyson Street/Rolleston Drive intersection will begin in the new year to 

install traffic signals at the intersection and other upgrades. 

This work will require some temporary road closures and one-way lanes while the work is completed. 

From Monday 10 January 

· Rolleston Drive will be one-way westbound. The one-way restrictions will be in place until these 

upgrades are completed, which is expected to be in late April, weather permitting. 

· Tennyson Street will be closed either side of the intersection for five weeks. From mid-February – 

weather permitting – this section will be open to a one-way system southbound (towards Lincoln). 

From Sunday 16 January 

· The intersection will be closed from 9pm–6am daily for about two weeks. 

Signed detours will be in place and temporary safe access for pedestrians and cyclists will be 

maintained throughout works. Temporary bus stops will be in place on Rolleston Drive and Lowes 

Road for the affected bus stops for the 820, 85 and 5 bus routes. 

Along with the new traffic signals the upgrade will include a new lane layout with right hand 

turning traffic lanes and cycle lanes, linking to the pathways recently installed to the north on 

Tennyson Street, along with signal crossings for bicycles and for pedestrians. 

Rolleston Drive, west of Tennyson Street as far as the Rolleston Community Centre, will be 

upgraded to improve access to the future Rolleston town centre. 

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this work. 

One-way system 

Road closure 

Business access 

Temporary bus stops 

85 and 820 routes 

Temporary bus stop 

5 route 

Rolleston Drive 

New World 

The Rock 

Battery recycling programme 

launches in Selwyn 

The Council and E-Cycle have partnered up to bring a battery 

recycling programme to Selwyn. 

It will be the first easily accessible battery recycling programme 

across the district covering everything from laptop, smartphone and 

tool batteries to batteries for common household devices. 

The free recycling programme will divert batteries from landfill – with 

batteries previously being either disposed of as rubbish in kerbside 

bins, or taken to the Pines Resource Recovery Park for disposal as 

hazardous waste. 

New World supermarkets are supporting the initiative with drop off 

points at New World Rolleston, and New World Lincoln, as well as 

at the Darfield Library and Service Centre and the Pines Resource 

Recovery Park. The Ministry for the Environment has assisted with 

some of the initial set up and processing costs. 

Council Solid Waste Manager Andrew Boyd says it is another 

opportunity to make a difference with our waste and to improve 

our environment. 

“It’s great to have support from Kiwi companies and to make the 

most of international technology to help our community recycle 

these batteries and keep them out of landfill. 

Thousands of tonnes of batteries are imported into Aotearoa New 

Zealand every year. 

As the demand for battery-powered devices increases, it is 

increasingly important we maximise recycling and recovering these 

resources by keeping them out of landfill.” 

Improper battery disposal is also a fire risk in kerbside collection 

trucks and at the recovery park, he says. 

The batteries will be sent for recycling in Australia – where 70-90% of 

each battery is recycled into new batteries or ingredients in roading 

mixes and fertilisers. Nickel-cadmium and Lithium-ion batteries are 

forwarded to a specialist recycling plant in South Korea. 

The service accepts household quantities of the following 

battery types: 

· Lithium-ion (used in laptops, mobile phones, tools) 

· Alkaline, drycell and zinc (used in flashlights, radios, remote 

controls, smoke detectors) 

· Button cell/coin (used in watches, hearing aids) 

· Nickel-cadmium (used in portable electronics, tools, toys) 

· Nickel-metal hydride (used in digital cameras, laptops, 

mobile phones) 

For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/batteryrecycling 

Tennyson Street 

Opportunity for more young people to blaze a trail 

A Council internship programme to help young people into work is already having an impact just weeks 

after the first intake. 

The first six interns for the Council’s Trailblazers internship have graduated with two interns already 

getting into full-time employment thanks to the programme. 

Trailblazers is a collaboration by the Council and Youth Pathways, with support from the Ministry of 

Social Development (MSD) for people who are unemployed or working less than 30 hours a week. 

It includes 25 hours of placement hours with the Council including working in libraries, the Selwyn 

Sports Centre and events planning. 

The programme also focuses on fitness and health, cultural wellbeing and exploration, and life skills 

development. It includes presentations from a number of guest speakers in local business. 

Two of the interns gained full-time employment following the six-week work readiness course 

including placement, while others are actively seeking employment in Selwyn. 

Council Community Services and Facilities Group Manager Denise Kidd says it was great to see the 

success for the first intake and the Council is excited to see the continued impact of the programme 

over the next year. 

“We’ve tested and refined the programme over this intake and it’s been fantastic to see how the interns 

enjoyed their time and how positive they were about the benefits. Local government is a great place to 

work and it really does improve community life. Skills and experiences gained through these roles are 

also hugely relevant to a wide range of other jobs in the community.” 

Applications are now open for Intake 2 which starts on Monday 14 February 2022. Applications close on 

Friday 31 December 2021. Information on the programme can be found at selwyn.govt.nz/trailblazers. 

Applications can be sent to trailblazers@selwyn.govt.nz or dropped off at any of our service centres. 

Businesses interested in knowing more about the graduate interns or who want to be involved in the 

programme can email trailblazers@selwyn.govt.nz. MSD is also happy to talk with local businesses and 

potential employers about subsidies and benefits that may be available. 

SELWYN 

SPORTS CENTRE 

3 PLAY 

5–9 January, 11am–5pm 


Casual 3 Play sports at your leisure. Three different sports set up every 

day that you can try, from basketball, tennis and futsal to pickleball, 

korfball, table tennis and more. Check out the weekly schedule at 

selwynsportscentre.co.nz. 

Children under 8 years must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver 

aged 14 years or over. 

$3 per person (bring 4, pay for 3), daily, drop-in. THAT’S 3 PLAY! 

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SELWYNSPORTSCENTRE 

Council Call 

Selwyn District Council 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 

Te Ara Ātea 

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

Darfield Library & Service Centre 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

CC221221


Notices 

ACCESSING COUNCIL 

FACILITIES AT ORANGE 

SETTING 

Selwyn district is operating 

at the Orange setting of the 

national Traffic Lights (Covid-19 

Protection) Framework. At 

Orange, vaccine passes are 

required to visit many Council 

facilities. For more information on 

accessing our services at Orange 

visit selwyn.govt.nz/covid19. 

COUNCIL SERVICES 

HOLIDAY HOURS 

Here is a summary of Selwyn 

District Council services and 

opening hours during the holiday 

period. 

The Council’s Rolleston Offices 

will be closed from midday 

Friday 24 December, reopening 

8.30am Wednesday 5 January. 

Rubbish and recycling 

collections will proceed 

as normal. 

Pines Resource Recovery Park 

is closed Saturday 25 December 

and Saturday 1 January. Open 

Meetings 

Public Forums: Council, 

Community Board and local 

committees meetings are open 

to the public. Time is available at 

the start of meetings for people 

to speak on matters of concern. 

Please notify Therese Davel or 

Bernadette Ryan if you wish to 

speak at the Council meeting at 

least five days before the meeting. 

Township, Hall and Reserve 

Committee meetings: To list or 

make changes to meeting details, 

standard opening hours for 

the rest of the holiday period 

(9am–4.30pm). 

All Selwyn Libraries and service 

centres will close at midday on 

Friday 24 December, reopening 

10am–4pm on 29, 30 and 31 

December and closed 1–4 

January. Normal hours resume 

from Wednesday 5 January. 

All Council-managed 

community centres are closed 

from midday on Friday 24 

December, reopening Monday 

10 January with shortened hours 

based on bookings and group 

fitness timetables. Facilities will 

be open between these dates for 

pre-arranged events or bookings. 

Selwyn Sports Centre will be 

closed from midday Friday 

24 December, reopening with 

reduced hours from Wednesday 

5 January to Sunday 9 January. 

Normal hours resume from 

Monday 10 January. 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre will 

be closed on public holidays: 

Saturday 25 December, Sunday 

26 December and Saturday 

email meeting.changes@selwyn. 

govt.nz or phone 0800 SELWYN 

(735 996) by 9am Wednesday the 

week before publication. 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY 

BOARD MEETINGS 

Audit and Risk Subcommittee 

to receive annual report* 

Wednesday 22 December 10am 

Rolleston HQ building 

Extraordinary Council Meeting 

to adopt Annual Report* 

Merry Christmas from Mayor Sam 

1 January and Sunday 2 January. 

Darfield, Southbridge and 

Sheffield community pools 

will be closed Saturday 

25 December, Sunday 26 

December and Saturday 1 

January. 

Sheffield Pool will also be closed 

on Sunday 2 January. 

All three pools will be open 

normal hours (1–7pm) on all 

other days. 

Animal Control services are 

available, operating 24 hours 7 

days a week. 

The last full day of building 

inspections is Tuesday 21 

December. Normal hours 

resume from Tuesday 5 January. 

The Council’s customer contact 

line will be operating 24 hours a 

day over the Christmas and New 

Year break for urgent issues, 

phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996). 

Or you can use the Snap Send 

Solve app to send us an instant 

report. See selwyn.govt.nz/ 

covid19 for details on vaccine 

pass requirements. 

Wednesday 22 December 11am 

Rolleston HQ building 

* Livestreamed on the Council 

website and YouTube channel 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE 

MEETINGS 

Dunsandel Community 

Committee 

Monday 20 December 6.30pm 

Dunsandel Hotel 

I love serving as the Mayor of our incredible district, full of passionate, creative and flexible people and 

families who look out for one another. 

Although Covid has forced us to cancel or downscale many memory-making opportunities, I’m proud of 

the individuals and businesses who continue to achieve great things in Waikirikiri Selwyn. 

Next year will bring new challenges and opportunities so let’s be mindful of our own head-space and 

how our thoughts and actions are building or hindering ourselves and those around us. 

As we come to the start of a new year perhaps we need to stop something that wears us down and 

start something that lifts our wellbeing. This year I stopped eating so much sugar and started eating 

more fish, I am trying to stop measuring my worth by what others tell me and have started yoga, I have 

stopped listening to the radio and started listening to more books. 

I am feeling ready for Christmas and summer. 

I’m looking forward to cricket, afternoons at 

the river, an ice cream or two, food from the 

BBQ and sitting in the shade on a hot day and 

enjoying time with Liz and Elliott. This Christmas 

I hope you can take time to focus on the things 

you hold dear, coming together with family and 

friends, traveling somewhere new or revisiting 

your favourite spot and treating yourself. 

Meri Kirihimete, Merry Christmas 

Mayor Sam 

Liz, Elliott and Mayor Sam 

Selwyn Events 

Vaccine passes required for all ticketed events for those over 12 years three months old 

WEDNESDAY 

22 

DECEMBER 

SATURDAY 

8 

JANUARY 

SUNDAY 

9 

JANUARY 

WEDNESDAY 

12 

JANUARY 

Christmas Carols at 

Te Ara Ātea 

Te Ara Ātea, 7–8pm 

Join us in filling the recently-opened Te 

Ara Ātea with the sound of Christmas 

carols. Members of the Selwyn 

Community Choir will be in attendance 

so whether you would like to sing 

along or just want to listen, come along 

and spread some Christmas cheer. 

Free. No bookings required. 

Selwyn Flock Migration 

Castle Hill Community Hall, 

10am–1pm 

Join the Selwyn Flock and the Edge 

Connector Vehicle to help raise 

awareness of our incredible braided 

river eco-systems. Create a bird that 

will migrate around the district, finally 

landing at Te Ara Ātea. Discover the 

importance of Selwyn's braided rivers 

and the native birds that depend on 

them with Council Biodiversity Officer 

Denise Ford. Free. Bookings required 

at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events (one 

booking per family bubble). 

Sheffield Summer 

Pool Party 

Sheffield Pool, 1–3pm 

Our ever popular pool parties are 

back again, with a DJ playing your 

favourite songs, inflatables, games, 

prizes, a free sausage sizzle and 

loads of fun to celebrate summer. 

Streets have come to the party and 

are providing free ice blocks! Get in 

quick before stock runs out. Normal 

pool admission applies. Free. 

Teddy Bears' Picnic 

Brookside Park, 11am–2pm 

Pack a picnic and dress up your 

favourite teddy! The Teddy Bears’ 

Picnic will be jam-packed with family 

fun, including the annual teddy bear 

parade, face painting, Pedalmania, 

bouncy castles, toddlers’ gym and 

more. Win cool prizes with your teddy. 

Free. Bookings required at selwyn. 

govt.nz/events 

On the Roads 

ON THE 

ROADS 

From 10 January Tennyson Street will be closed from 

south of 75 Tennyson Street (the Police Station) to 

78 Tennyson Street for five weeks for the upgrade of 

the Tennyson Street and Rolleston Drive intersection. A detour 

will be in place. Rolleston Drive will be one-way westbound. 

Wordsworth Street will be closed from Shelley 

Street to Moore Street from 10 January to 6 

February for a watermain renewal. A detour will 

be in place. 

Burnham Road will be closed to northbound 

traffic north of the Burnham School Road 

intersection to State Highway 1 from 10 

January to 26 April. A detour will be in place. 

Be ready for COVID-19 in our community 

find out about the Care in the 

Community resources for Canterbury at 

cdhb.health.nz/careinthecommunity 

WEDNESDAY 

12 

JANUARY 

Herbal Tea Workshop 

Darfield Library, 1–3pm 

Learn the process of growing, 

harvesting, drying and blending 

your own teas. Create your own 

lovely tea blend (30g) to take home 

and enjoy. Suitable for 15+ years. 

$5 Selwyn Libraries members, $10 

non-members. Payment can be made 

on the day, or in-library beforehand. 

Bookings required at selwynlibraries. 

co.nz/events 

For information on listing a community event visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall. 

Leeston Library & Service Centre 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

Lincoln Library & Service Centre 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

0800 SELWYN 

www.selwyn.govt.nz 

SelwynDistrictCouncil


Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

Selwyn Bike Trail Challenge 

Summer 

Explore one or more of 

Selwyn’s family-friendly biking 

trails this summer and be in 

to win. Crack the secret code 

on the Coalgate to Glentunnel, 

Doyleston to Leeston, Lincoln to 

Rolleston, Prebbleton to Lincoln 

trails. Prizes include Selwyn 

Aquatic Centre family pool 

passes and bike accessories. How 

to enter: 1. Ask a caregiver to go 

on a fun adventure with you. 

2. As you travel along the bike 

trail, you will find letters printed 

on the path. Collect the letters, 

unscramble the word, and crack 

the secret code. 3. Bike one, two 

or all four trails – one entry per 

trail. 4. Complete the online 

entry form by March 31, selwyn. 

govt.nz/biketrailchallenge 

Throughout Selwyn 

Device Drop-In 

Tuesday, 11am-1pm 

These informal support 

sessions held each Tuesday can 

help you familiarise yourself 

with the basics on your digital 

devices, such tablets and mobile 

phones. 

Te Ara Ātea 

The Trots at Mot in December 

Noon, December 29 

It’s all on at Canterbury’s 

iconic mid-summer big day out 

at the trots, with the excitement 

of harness racing on the big grass 

tack. Loads of entertainment for 

the whole family, with all the 

hospitality options that make 

Motukarara famous. Fantastic 

food and beverage options, and 

private gazebo/picnic sites where 

you can byo. Gates open at 9am, 

racing starts at noon. General 

admission $10, under 18 free. To 

book your site go to https://www. 

iticket.co.nz/events/2021/dec/ 

the-trot-at-mot-2021 

Motukarara 

Selwyn Flock Migration 

January 5, 11am-2pm 

Join the Selwyn Flock and 

the Edge Connector Vehicle 

as they help raise awareness of 

the district’s incredible braided 

river eco-systems. The rivers, 

including the smaller braided 

rivers, are important feeding 

and breeding habitats for several 

native birds, which are nationally 

vulnerable. Create a bird that 

will migrate around the district, 

finally landing at Te Ara Ātea. 

Discover the importance of the 

rivers and the native birds that 

depend on them with district 

council biodiversity officer 

Denise Ford. Free, bookings 

required (one booking per family 

bubble). 

Arthur’s Pass Community 

Centre 

Christmas Carols at Te Ara Ātea, today 7-8pm. Join in filling the newly-opened Te Ara 

Ātea with the sound of Christmas carols. Members of the Selwyn Community Choir 

will be in attendance, giving you the option of singing along or just listening. Free, no 

bookings required. Te Ara Ātea 

Summer Pool Party 

January 9, 1-3pm 

Head to Sheffield pool. The DJ 

will be playing your favourite 

songs, with inflatables, games 

and prizes. Streets have come to 

the party and are providing free 

ice blocks. Get in quick before 

stock runs out. Normal pool 

admission applies. A vaccine 

pass is required for people over 

12 years, three months. This is 

the first of three summer pool 

parties; there will be another 

at Darfield on January 16 and 

Southbridge on January 23, 

before the Pool of Rock Pool 

Party at Selwyn Aquatic Centre 

on February 12. 

Sheffield Pool 

Herbal Tea Workshop 

January 12, 1-3pm 

Learn about the process of 

making herbal tea from West 

Melton’s own Julie Booth from 

The Herbal Garden. Topics 

include growing, harvesting, 

drying and blending your own 

teas. Create your own lovely 

tea blend (30g) to take home 

and enjoy. $5 library members, 

$10 non-members. 15+ years. 

Bookings required. 

Darfield Library 

Teddy Bears’ Picnic 

January 12, 11am-2pm 

Pack a picnic and dress up 

your favourite teddy. The Teddy 

Bears’ Picnic will be jam-packed 

with family fun, including the 

annual teddy bear parade, face 

painting, Pedalmania, bouncy 

castles and more. Bookings 

required for Covid-19 tracing 

purposes. selwyn.govt.nz/events 

Brookside Park, Rolleston 

The ideal Christmas gift 

for you and your family! 

Battery Recycling 

Household battery recycling stations are now available at the following locations: 

· Pines Resource Recovery 

Park, Rolleston (under the 

recycling canopy) 

Accepted (free of charge): 

· New World Rolleston 

· New World Lincoln 

· Darfield Library and Service Centre 

Li-ion 

(Lap Tops, Cameras, Cell phones, Tools batteries) 

Li-ion 

(Laptops, cameras, cell phones, 

tool batteries) 

Alkaline, Other Drycell & Zinc 

(NiCd, NiMH, Gel Cell, Button Cells, 

Alkaline, Cr123 Camera Drycell 

Batteries) 

and Zinc 

For more information visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/batteryrecycling 

Button Cells 

Button Cells 

Other 

Other 

(NiCd, NiMH, Gel Cell, Button Cells, 

Cr123 (NiCd, Camera NiMH, Gel Batteries) Cell, 

Cr123 Camera Batteries) 

Recycle important resources and help reduce the risk of kerbside truck fires. 

Button Cells 

20 March 2022 

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We wish you a 

Wishing you all a very merry 

Xmas and a safe and happy 

holiday. Offices closed 

24/12/21 – 5/01/22. 

We genuinely thank all our clients 

for their continued support in 2021 

and look forward to meeting more 

of the Selwyn community in 2022. 

Christmas Hours, closed Thursday 

23rd December 2021 & reopening 

Thursday 13th January 2022. 

Wishing all our clients seasons 

greetings, our office will close 

23 Dec and reopen 10 Jan. 

We are closed Dec 25-28th and Jan 

1-4th For emergencies over Christmas 

please call: 03 366 1052 

Ph 03 347 7419 

www.selwynvet.com 

261 Manion Road, Weedons 

Phone: 03 347 9012 

www.igro.co.nz 

Brenna will be closing noon 24 

Dec and re-opening 5th Jan. 

Ph 03 390 2332, 

W: sincockhearing.nz 

MEARES WILLIAMS 

LAWYERS 

Seasons Greetings 

4-6 Maurice St, Lincoln 

info@lincolnmotel.co.nz 

www.lincolnmotel.co.nz 

“Merry Christmas” 

www.scorch.co.nz 

Meares Willliams Barristers. Wish 

to advise that we will close 23 

December 2021 & Reopen 10 

January 2022. Phone 374 2547 

Home Base & Design Hub 

688 Christchurch Akaroa Road, 

Tai Tapu, 

Facebook & Instagram - 

Generation Homes Christchurch 

Our office will close at 12 noon on 

Thursday 23 December 2021 and reopen 

8:30 am Wednesday 12 January 2022. 

We thank our clients for their support 

during the year and wish you a Happy 

Christmas and prosperous New Year. 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 

35 Rochester Crescent, Rolleston 

Phone 033796644 

greg@juiceelectrical.co.nz 

Unit 14, 8 Vernon Drive, Lincoln 

Wishing all our clients a very happy 

& safe festive season. 

Closed from 23 Dec 2021 – 12.00pm 

Reopening 11 Jan 2022 – 8.00am 

The Boulevard Lifestyle Village 

200 Dunns Crossing Rd, Rolleston 

info@boulevardvillage.co.nz 

027 373 9463 

boulevardvillage.co.nz. 

Merry Christmas and have 

a safe and happy holiday 

Wishing all readers & customers a safe & happy holiday season


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Your guide to what’s 

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over the Summer break 

What’s on 

There’s plenty happening in Selwyn this summer – make 

sure you don’t miss out on the fun and book online today! 

The Trots at Mot 

Wednesday, 29 December & Sunday, 23 January. Grass track harness racing at its best 

with loads of entertainment for the whole family. Get your group together for some 

great days out. banks-peninsula-tc.co.nz 

Grab your Teddy 

Pack a picnic and head off to the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Wednesday, 12 January at 

Brookside Park, Rolleston, 11am–2pm. 

Run for Fun 

Saturday, 15 January. The Wine Run Long Goat Vineyard offers a 5km or 10km run 

or walk through Lone Goat Vineyard in Burnham. Enjoy wine tasting, food and live 

entertainment. winerun.co.nz 

Month of Sundays 

Relax, unwind and recharge on your Sunday afternoon with live music at Lincoln 

Library Sunday 13, 20 and 27 February, 1–3pm and every Sunday in March, 1–3pm 

at Te Ara Ātea. 

Bark in the Park 

Sunday, 27 February, 11am-1pm. This one is for the dogs! ! Bring along your dog and 

join in the competitions – six-legged egg and spoon race, best-dressed dog and more. 

Enjoy a free sausage sizzle! 

Sounds of Selwyn Lincoln 

Saturday, 5 March. Selwyn Sounds is a fantastic day out with friends. Grab your 

camp chair, picnic blanket and celebrate an incredible day of music in a vibrant, fun 

atmosphere! selwynsounds.co.nz 

Summer in Selwyn 

From pool parties, skate jams, picnics in the park, ninja training, crafts, biking 

challenges and much more. For a full line up of boredom busters – events and 

activities to do this summer – check out the full range of Selwyn events online. 

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events 

Don’t miss the speedway 

action this summer 

This summer Woodford Glen Speedway has a great line up of action-packed events 

starting with the Boxing Day Ramp Race Demolition Derby on December 26. 

Other events of the season include Garage 16 Streetstock Grand Prix, Grand Prix & 

Mainland Stockcar Teams Champs, Super Saloon ‘Super Cup’, Super Saloon Hoopla!, 

Modified Gold Rush and the Streetstock State of Origin plus the Canterbury Saloon 

Champs. 

To get your rush of super saloons, modifieds, superstocks, stockcars, streetstocks, 

saloons, production saloons, adult ministocks and more, check out event dates 

online visit: 

www.woodfordglen.co.nz 

Woodford Glen Speedway 

offers fun for all the family 

– adult, senior, children and 

family passes are available 

plus the event is free for 

children 5 years and under. 

Pack a picnic 

Spend a summer’s evening 

at your local Picnic in 

the Park with music, fun 

entertainment for the kids, 

a free sausage sizzle and 

more. For more details visit: 

selwyn.govt.nz/events 

20 January, Lincoln Lincoln Domain 

27 January, Darfield Westview Reserve, Darfield 

(next to the Skate Park) 

28 January, Dunsandel Dunsandel Domain 

3 February, West Melton West Melton Community & 

Recreation Centre 

4 February, West Melton West Melton Community & 

Recreation Centre 

10 February, Prebbleton Community Park, Stationmasters Way 

11 February, Glentunnel Glentunnel Reserve 

17 February, Burnham Freyberg Domain 

18 February, Springfield Springfield Domain 

24 February, Leeston Leeston Park (next to the Skate Park) 

3 March, Dunsandel Dunsandel Domain & Community Centre 

10 March, Springfield Springfield Domain 

17 March, Glentunnel Glentunnel Domain 

24 March, Springston Springston Domain 

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+ REMEMBRANCE 

CHAMPS! 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.iticket.co.nz 

OR Gate Sales open from 3pm on the day 

Admission Cost: 

Adults $25, Family Pass $50 

(2 adults & up to 4 children 15yrs & under) 

Seniors $10, Children $5, 

Under 5 years Free 

Boxing Day 

SUNDAY 

DECEMBER 26th, 

6.00PM 

JANUARY 7th & 8th, 6.30PM 

TRIPLE THE Action! 

STREETSTOCK GRAND PRIX 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.iticket.co.nz 

OR Gate Sales open from 4pm on the day 

Admission Cost Both Nights: 

Adults $20, Family Pass $40 

(2 adults & up to 4 children 15yrs & under) 

Seniors $10, Children $5, 

Under 5 years Free 

MAINLAND STOCKCAR TEAMS CHAMPS 

& CANTERBURY MODIFIED CHAMPS 

SATURDAY NIGHT

22 Selwyn Times Wednesday December 22 2021 

Summer 

Selwyn 

DECEMBER 2021–MARCH 2022 

We’re back with a bang with 

over 80 events this summer! 

Pick up a jam-packed guide from any Council facility 

and mark your calendars so you don’t miss out! 

Events programme 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS 

DECEMBER 2021 

– MARCH 2022 

Events programme 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS 

DECEMBER 2021 

– MARCH 2022 

Highlights: 

Summer Pool 

Parties 

9 January – 12 February 

Teddy Bears’ 

Picnic 

12 January 

Picnic in the Park 

and Skate Jams 

20 January – 24 March 

Ninja Training 

22 January 

Outdoor Movies 

28 January – 26 March 

A Month of Sundays 

Sundays, 13 February – 

27 March 

Bark in the Park 

27 February 

Navigational 

Rampage 

6 March 

Visit our website for the latest information on how COVID-19 requirements may affect these events. 

For more information, events and to book check out: 

selwyn.govt.nz/events or SelwynDistrictCouncil 

selwyn.govt.nz


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Keep busy these holidays 

Movies in Lincoln – Thinking about treating 

the family or heading out with a group of friends 

to the cinema this holidays? 

Apollo Lincoln is a boutique 15-seat cinema 

built within The Laboratory Brew Pub and 

Eatery in Lincoln.Snacks, alcoholic and 

non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased from 

the Laboratory. To check out the latest movies 

showing and coming up, visit 

www.apollo.thelaboratory.co.nz 

Boxing Day Cricket – For a fun day out, 

pack a picnic and head off to the Southern 

Derby at the Hagley Oval to see the Magicians 

and Kings in action as they take on their South 

Island rivals, Otago! Canterbury Magicians v 

Otago Sparks starts at 2:10pm and Canterbury 

Kings v Otago Volts starts at 5:40pm. Head 

online to get your tickets today and be part of 

the action, visit www.canterburycricket.org.nz 

Berry, berry nice – Roseberries’ new shop is 

open for business. Organise an outing for all the 

family and head along to 651 Pound Road for a 

selection of fresh raspberries, strawberries and 

blackberries – all picked daily. And while you’re 

there try, their exciting new berry smoothies, 

sundaes and berry icecream, while enjoying the 

peaceful setting in the rose gardens and family 

area. Phone: 027 3355 242. 

Take a cruise – If you’re looking for 

something a little different to do this summer 

holidays, check out Blackcat Cruises – you can 

choose from day trips on the Lyttelton Harbour 

to nature cruises or swimming with the dophins 

at Akaroa and much more. To book your next 

adventure or to purchase a gift voucher, visit 

www.blackcat.co.nz 

Our new farm shop 

NOW OPEN 

Fresh Raspberries 

Fresh Strawberries 

Fresh Blackberries 

Picking daily 

Also now offering.. 

Fresh berry icecream 

Real berry sundaes 

3 Berry smoothies 

Private sheltered rose gardens & family area 

651 Pound Road (Between Yaldhurst & Ryans Roads) 

Phone: 027 3355 242


SELWYN 

SPORTS CENTRE 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

JANUARY HOLIDAY 

PROGRAMME 

Monday 24 – Friday 28 January 

9am–3pm 

7–12 years 

$40–$50 daily 

Looking for something to entertain your kids 

before they go back to school? Selwyn Sports 

Centre’s first ever holiday programme is sure to 

beat those boredom blues! 

Registrations now open – visit 

selwynsportscentre.co.nz 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

9–10.30am Futsal/Handball Korfball Floorball/Tennis Futsal/Volleyball Dodgeball 

11am–12pm 

Willowbank 

Basketball 

Dodgeball 

AFL/Touch 

Netball Pickleball/Table Tennis Mega Air 

Frisbee 

1.30-3pm Amazing Race Pool/Inflatables Movies 

3 PLAY 



Casual 3 Play sports at your leisure. Three 

different sports set up every day that you can try, 

from basketball, tennis and futsal to pickleball, 

korfball table tennis and more. Check out the 

weekly schedule at selwynsportscentre.co.nz. 

Children under 8 years must be accompanied by 

a parent or caregiver aged 14 years or over. 

$3 per person (bring 4, pay for 3), daily, drop-in. 

THAT’S 3 PLAY! 

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freedom of choice to allow you to think 

and plan longer-term in your business? 

Maintaining a certain level of cash 

requires planning and may require 

outside money to help preserve your cash 

position. MTF Finance Rolleston is a local 

business that provides capital to fund 

vehicles, machinery, plant and equipment 

for personal and business customers. 

While many companies are centralising 

their operations, MTF Finance has chosen 

the opposite and aims to be available 

locally. As one of the 48 nationwide MTF 

Finance franchises, Dan Groundwater 

opened MTF Finance Rolleston in June 

2021 at 817 Jones Road. Being available 

locally, Dan says, “You can actually walk 

in the door and talk to the person making 

the decisions.” 

With over ten years of banking and 

financial experience, including working 

in London, Dan is the face behind MTF 

Finance Rolleston. As a business owner, 

he understands the challenges businesses 

face. Dan is down-to-earth and keen to 

‘keep things real’ with his professional and 

friendly nature. His extensive knowledge 

of banking and its processes enables him 

to facilitate efficient service to customers 

looking for funding. He is personally 

invested in each client and builds a 

relationship with them to understand 

their business needs, with a firm belief 

in fairness and tailoring loans to suit 

individual circumstances. 

With careful consideration of a 

customer’s needs and situation, Dan can 

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forwarded within the day (subject to 

responsible lending enquiries and checks). 

Dan doesn’t look to make things fit a 

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picture and uses lateral thinking to meet 

his clients’ needs best. 

Dan is available to provide help and 

information about funding and accessing 

capital to help businesses grow. MTF 

Finance Rolleston is about “locals helping 

locals”, and Dan is available anytime to 

talk about the upcoming plans for your 

business and can provide funding for 

business vehicles, machinery, plant and 

equipment. 

To discuss your business needs, 

visit Dan at 817 Jones Road, Rolleston 

or contact him on 027 503 6104 or 

mtf.co.nz/Rolleston. Offer of finance 

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MY PRIDE AND JOY 

Trillo Metals 32nd 

Muscle Car Madness 

Rangiora A&P Showgrounds Jan 22nd and 23rd 

The Canterbury car scene, along with 

the rest of the country, appears to have 

become non-existent with most being 

cancelled or at best postponed for long 

periods. Our own Rolleston Motorfest was 

canned along with the Hanmer Springs 

and Cromwell events; even the Vintage 

Car Club lost its swap meet for another 

year. At this stage, Methven is on just after 

Xmas. 

The good news is that Trillo Metals 

Muscle Car Madness is a happening thing 

under the passport system, a requirement 

of the A&P Association who own the 

venue. Public days are Saturday, January 

22nd and 23rd from 9am to 4pm. Entry 

is $20 per adult with under 16 years free, 

and a discount two-day pass (public hours 

only) is just $30. 

Thousands of cars will be on display, 

including over 200 cars from the North 

Island. It appears that due to not being 

able to jump on a plane and travel 

overseas for that long-awaited holiday, 

people have been spending up ‘big time’ 

on new toys. These include motorcycles, 

boats and collector cars - including hot 

rods and muscle cars. 

Large numbers arriving include 53 

people from Toy Shed in Rotorua, another 

50 or so from Bay Rodders in Tauranga, 

Mac’s speed, Rocket speed equipment 

and large contingents from Palmy and 

Wellington. 

Local Rolleston man Ian Paki 

debuted his 1963 Pontiac 

Catalina at last year’s show. 

Recently 

finished by 

185 Customs, 

Rob Lowe’s 

amazingly 

detailed 

Plymouth 

Barracuda. 

Event 

Covid passport will be required for event entry. 

32nd YEAR 

Pete Schmanski is bringing his eightsecond 

nitro-burning 1934 Ford coupe, 

Garth Hogan hopes to bring his 1334 

roadster salt car along, which ran over 190 

mph on Bonneville. This car is believed to 

be the world’s fastest flathead V8. A lot of 

new top cars will debut at this show. 

Trillo Metals Muscle Car Madness is 

one of the top three shows in the country 

and a major drawcard for Rangiora. The 

town was unable to run the A&P show, 

the rodeo never went ahead either, and the 

great thing about our show is that it brings 

over four million dollars into the Rangiora 

community. 

The rockabilly show is extremely 

popular and has classes for all ages, 

including the real littlies. This event kicks 

off on Saturday at noon, followed by 

the Stadium Finance burnout comp at 

approximately 1.30 pm, with finals held on 

Sunday. At this stage, Greg Murphy will be 

a guest judge. 

The first official event is the ‘Twin 

Towns’ on Thursday night, starting in the 

main street of Rangiora and then heading 

out to Kaiapoi - Real Steel Riverton 

(Invercargill) sponsor the event. Around 

300 cars usually attend this run. Friday 

is the Classic Cover Insurance Great 

Summer Fun run out to Ashley Gorge for 

lunch. 

The main show is on Saturday and 

Sunday. If you have a showable classic, 

please put it on display - entry is through 

gate one but if the arena is full, go to gate 

two. 

For further information before the show, 

visit musclecarmadnessnz@gmail.com 

or phone: 027 545 7877. 

C U S T O M S 

CANTERBURY 

RADIATORS 

CO LTD 

SAT 22 ND & SUN 23 RD JAN 2022 

Rangiora Showgrounds 

ADULTS $20 | KIDS FREE! 

(Under 16) 

Sat 12 noon 

Retro Rockabilly Pageant 

Ladies show off your best ‘60s attire! 

+ Junior division for Girls & Boys 

BURNOUT Comp 

Later start 1:30pm 

each day 

LIVE BANDS 

Including the South Island 

Van Nationals, hosted by 

Vanz Unlimited 

9am - 4pm 

Pete Schimanskis nitro burning 

blown hemi powered 1934 Ford 

coupe will be a highlight! 

both days 

Stottle Promotions, PO Box 1, Rolleston, 7643 | Phone Correna 027 545 7877 | musclecarmadnessnz@gmail.com 

See Will Dickson’s “LoLux” typical of the 

high quality Import cars now being built! 

See Garth Hogan’s 1934 Ford Bonneville 

record breaking flathead, possibly the 

fastest in the world. 190+ mph 

Jacob Warren putting his 1957 Chevrolet through its paces. 

locally owned 

and operated 

Full 

workshop 

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MY PRIDE AND JOY 

Trillo Metals 32nd 

Muscle Car Madness 

Rangiora A&P Showgrounds Jan 22nd and 23rd 

Dave Murtagh’s 1964 Ford Galaxie is a 

true show car. Down from Wellington, 

it has been the winner of Top Car at 

Whangamata’s Beach Hop. 

North Canterbury’s 

Sam Thorn uses 

special tyres to 

make the blue 

smoke, and the 

crowd loves it. 

The Castrol funny car 

Advanced 

Advanced 

Local man Wayne 

Jeffs owns this cool 

little ‘old style’ 

Model A Roadster. 

You are sure to see the weird and 

wonderful at Muscle Car Madness, 

like this rear-engine V8 Rover 

powered Mini Ute. 

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• Boat upholstery 

• Caravan & motorhome 

squabs & awnings 

• Authorised agents for Cvana 

awnings 

• Machine, truck & ute covers 

• Farms Covers & Much More! 

Seasons Greetings 

To all our valued clients 

We will close Thu 23rd Dec 2021 & reopen on Tues 11th Jan 2022 

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Sat 8.30am to 12pm 

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Mercedes powers 

into EV market 

THE WINNER of last year’s 

New Zealand Motoring 

Writers’ Guild Car of the 

Year went to Mercedes- 

Benz’s EQC 400. 

What was most significant 

about that mantle is the 

EQC is fully electric, it’s a 

plug-in. 

In the context of things, 

nothing about that is 

surprising. For one, the 

EQC is a worthy winner, 

it’s a mighty fine sport 

utility vehicle and an 

advance in technological 

engineering, while for the 

other, Mercedes-Benz has 

indicated it is expecting all of 

its vehicles to be electric by 

2030, that’s the direction the 

company his heading. 

How delays in this 

process, caused by the havoc 

Covid-19 has created, is 

anyone’s guess, but I can 

report that the second 

full-electric Mercedes- 

Benz is now available and 

it is a finalist in this year’s 

NZMWG Car of the Year. 

Voting will be completed 

in February and the winner 

announced then. 

The EQA, as its 

nomenclature suggests, is 

based on the concept and 

size of GLA and it is available 

here in just one variation, 

that being designated 250. 

The EQA 250 drives to the 

front wheels only, if you want 

another electric motor sitting 

at the rear axle so that fourwheel-drive 

can be initiated 

you’ll have to wait for the 

EQA 350 when it lands here 

in the second quarter next 

year. 

For the technically minded 

the EQC is driven by a 

single electric motor that 

sits transversely under the 

bonnet. Power is transferred 

by a fully automatic 

transmission which does 

have pre-set steps that can 

be manually manipulated 

through a steering wheelmounted 

paddle shift 

system, should you wish 

to take command over the 

driveline. 

Mercedes-Benz rates the 

electric motor with 140kW 

of power and a healthy 

375Nm of torque. Take into 

account that both those 

figures are available from 

zero revolutions, when the 

accelerator is pressed you 

get all that energy on tap. 

Consequently, the EQA feels 

strong from a standstill, it 

will launch to 100km/h in 

8.9sec. 

More importantly, the 

EQA will travel up to 480km 

on a single charge, that 

supposing all the conditions 

are favourable such as 

elevation, load in the car, 

wind, and speed at which the 

EQA is travelling. I had two 

Southern Motorway runs in 

the evaluation car and there 

was never a point where I 

reached range anxiety, with 

a sensible driving style I 


MERCEDES-BENZ EQA 250: Fully electric with a 

claimed 480km range. 

believe Mercedes-Benz’s 

claims would be achievable. 

The EQA will charge 

from low to full capacity 

in around 10 hours on a 

domestic household charge, 

and around 30min at a 

designated rapid charging 

station to reach 80 per cent 

from 10 per cent. 

• Price – Mercedes-Benz 

EQA 250, $85,500 

• Dimensions – Length, 

4463mm; width, 1834mm; 

height, 1620mm 

• Configuration – Electric 

motor, front-wheel-drive, 

140kW, 375Nm, automatic 

• Performance – 

0-100km/h, 8.9sec 

Since plug-ins have 

become popular I’ve been a 

little hesitant about electric 

vehicle charging on the 

Kiddie property. However, 

after a check and a long chat 

with the electrician who 

services our home I’ve been 

told that it is perfectly safe 

to charge an EV’s batteries 

on our old wiring. That 

is so long as it is a direct 

connection to the wall 

without using a multi-pack, 

double plug or extension 

cable. That should also put a 

lot more buyers at ease, even 

though a wallbox would be 

preferable, you don’t have to 

have that. 

Driving the EQA is little 

different from that of the 

petrol-powered G-Class 

models, and it has all those 

subtle Mercedes-Benz quirks 

that makes the brand stand 

out as a manufacturer, things 

such as the door-mounted 

seat adjusters and steering 

column gear selector (right 

side). 

However, you can 

guarantee that Mercedes- 

Benz has loaded the EQA to 

be as desirable as possible, 

it gets a full suite of kit, 

and the test car was loaded 

with a few extra goodies 

taking the price to almost 

$100k. In standard form it 

sits at $85,500 which is still 

a sizeable outlay, but you 

are buying a sport utility 

vehicle that is adaptable and 

versatile, and if you are a 

person who wants to tackle 

the luxury EV market, then 

this is the car for you. It is 

many models in one and 

represents luxury and value 

all in one package. 

I presented the evaluation 

car with a few tight corners 

in the Selwyn district, and 

can report it has all the fine 

handling qualities you’d expect 

in any Mercedes-Benz model, 

it steers directly on its 20in 

Michelin tyres and has firm 

feedback at the steering wheel. 

The suspension is a fully 

independent type with 

spring and damper rates that 

cushion every road ripple 

but keep the body tight and 

controlled in a corner. 

Inside, there is a heavy 

digital presence along with 

manual controls that have 

deliberate haptic feel and 

they offer familiarity. The 

EQA 250 was also fitted 

with Mercedes-Benz’s user 

experience innovation 

package where you can 

request many functions 

intuitively controlled by 

voice, touch or gestures. 

These are all elements that 

make Mercedes-Benz stand 

out as a brand, you get a lot 

of car for the money and one 

that will also give you peace 

of mind – the batteries are 

warranted for eight years or 

160,000km. 

During that time you will 

have a rewarding driving 

experience, not only forgoing 

all of those bills you get with 

petrol-engined cars, but 

also the feel you get with 

electric power, it is different 

but involving and certainly 

satisfying. 

Electric vehicles are fast 

becoming the norm, if 

that becomes the case, I’m 

worried the national grid 

won’t cope with the demand 

as drivers arrive home and 

get those cables plugged in. 

An acquaintance who works 

in the power supply industry 

has told me it could be a 

problem in years to come. 

Let’s hope the companies 

that generate the power are 

switched on to this.


PETS & PAWS 

Silly season 

hazards for 

your pets 

It’s that time of the year again when the 

Christmas decorations go up, and the 

chocolates and decadent food comes out. 

This Christmas, SPCA is encouraging 

pet owners not to share human food with 

their furry family members and to be 

mindful of where they leave edible treats 

or festive decorations that may be toxic to 

pets. 

SPCA Scientific Officer Dr Alison 

Vaughan says while many pet owners 

know chocolate is dangerous for dogs and 

cats, there’s also an array of festive foods 

that people indulge in over the holiday 

period that can be harmful to pets. 

“I know it can be hard to resist a pair 

of puppy eyes begging for a piece of 

Christmas cake or pudding, but your 

pet could become seriously ill if they eat 

what you’re eating these holidays,” says Dr 

Vaughan. “Animals digest food differently 

to people, and some foods which are 

safe for us can have severe health 

consequences if eaten by our pets.” 

As well as chocolate, foods such as 

macadamia nuts, grapes or raisins in 

fruit cake and Christmas pudding, corn 

cobs, onions, avocado, turkey skin, pork 

crackling, fatty meats, alcohol, caffeine, 

and Xylitol (a common ingredient in 

sugarless treats and sugarless gum): all 

have the potential to be harmful to pets. 

Owners need to be extra vigilant at 

this time of year, as many will know how 

quickly pets can get into food they’re not 

supposed to. Gifts under the tree, food left 

on tables, in rubbish bags and in handbags 

are common places where pets will often 

steal foods that can make them sick. 

Manufacturers of 

Fine Natural Pet Food 

Bernie and the 

team wish all our 

valued clients a 

Merry Christmas 

& Happy New Year 

Closing noon Friday 24 December 2021 

Reopening Thursday 6 January 2022 

Phone (03) 347 0626 

Shop 4, 855 Jones Road, Rolleston (opposite Redpaths) 

Hours: Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, 

Wed-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm 

Full grooming 

services 

Professional 

friendly groomers 

We come 

to you! 

Call now to seCure your appointment! 

0800 454 654 

www.jimsdogwash.co.nz 

FOR ALL YOUR FARRIER SUPPLIES, 

HOOF CARE PRODUCTS & ADVICE 

SEE US FIRST! 

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Products and Worlds Best Hoof Oil. 

We are the specialists in shoes 

and tools to get the job done! 

Email order throughout the South Island 

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Email – rodger@austinsfarriersupplies.co.nz 

GET A PAW IN 

THE DOOR! 

...And let Selwyn pet 

lovers know about your 

pet business! 

CALL Lynette TODAY to 

discuss your business 

advertising options! 

DDI: 03 364 7434 Mobile: 021 222 7831 

Email: Lynette.Evans@starmedia.kiwi 

Grooming now available 

Email: grooming@barkkennels.co.nz 

www.barkkennels.co.nz 

From the entire team at 

Thank you for your support this year. 

Have a Merry Christmas and a happy and 

safe New Year. 

We look forward to seeing you in 2022 

View our website or 

Facebook page for our 

X-mas hours 

www.bmnaturally.co.nz

Keep up with the water – but be careful 

WATER IS a vital ingredient of 

any successful garden. 

It is a key element in producing 

healthy tasty vegetables, fruits and 

for maintaining flowers, pots and 

lawns. 

Lack of plant performance in 

the summer is often a result of 

poor or inadequate watering. 

Water is the backbone of any successful 

crop, whether it be edible, 

flowering or ornamental. 

In summer, soil can become 

dry, hard and repel water. When 

you water the dry pots the water 

quickly runs down the edges 

of the pot and out through the 

drainage holes without being 

absorbed (wasting the majority of 

the water that was applied). 

A good trick to re-hydrate 

overly dry pots or hanging baskets 

is to place them in a bucket 

or trough of water and leave them 

in there soaking until the water 

stops bubbling. This may take a 

day or overnight but the root zone 

will be refreshed and your plants 

will thank you for it. 

A smart proactive way to help 

your soil hold onto moisture over 

the warm months is to add a few 

essentials to it to increase its water 

holding capacity. 

Mulch 

A thick layer of mulch helps the 

soil hold onto moisture for longer 

periods. Before adding mulch to 

the gardens, water the area well. 

This will trap moisture in the soil 

and provide plants a cool moist 

root zone. 

Pelletised pea straw is about 

the easiest mulch to apply, simply 

add an even layer over the soil. 

When water is applied, it swells 

four times its original size making 

it very economical, easy and very 

tidy to apply — no messy hands 

or wheelbarrows required with 

this stuff. 

Decorative bark and pine 

mulches are widely available and 

look smart once applied. Sheep 

pellets are fabulous mulch as they 

feed and retain moisture at the 

same time. Sheep pellets are a favorite 

with worms too. It’s a good 

idea to feed the ‘soil workers’ over 

the warmer months too. 


Soil wetters 

Once applied to the soil they 

enable it to hold onto more moisture. 

This makes your water go 

further and keeps plants healthy 

and productive at the same time. 

Simply sprinkle onto the soil or 

pots and blend in. Reapply each 

season to ensure the best water 

retention. 

Ground covers 

Covering the soil with ground 

covering plants will limit the 

amount of moisture drawn out 

of the soil on hot days. In the 

vege garden crops like pumpkins, 

melons and courgettes cover the 

soil and protect crops growing 

around them. 

WATERING HINTS 

• Water roots not foliage. 

Plants take in water 

through the root zone 

so watering the foliage is 

unnecessary and can cause 

leaf burning. Water in the 

morning or early evening 

avoiding the heat in the 

middle of the day. 

• It’s best to water deeply 

once or twice a week 

rather than a little each 

day. It is wasteful to apply 

water faster than the soil 

can soak it in. 

• Check leaking hoses 

or taps, they can waste a 


GARDENING 29 

ESSENTIAL: 

Water the 

roots of plants 

for effective 

hydration. 

lot of water. A dripping 

tap can leak up to 

100-litres of water a day. 

Water the garden not the 

driveway, path or paved 

areas. 

• Use a soak hose in 

garden beds rather than a 

sprinkler. When planting, 

group plants together with 

similar water needs, this 

will also help simplify the 

design of an automatic 

watering system 

• Phone a friend — if you 

are away over the holiday 

season ask a friend or 

neighbour to pop in and 

water your treasures. 

Merry Christmas 

from IntellIgro 

The coming weeks are all about adding the 

finishing touches in preparation for Christmas 

and the holiday season. If you are searching 

for a gift for someone special, pop in store 

and see our new range of goodies, and have 

gift cards available in any denomination. 

From the team at Intelligro, we wish you 

all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and 

happy holiday season. 

Top tips if you are heading 

away over summer 

• Add mulch to the garden to help conserve 

water and keep the weeds down 

• Invest in an irrigation system with a timer 

to keep your garden watered 

• Give everything a good feed and water to 

help sustain growth 

ChrIstmas & 

new Years hours 

Mon 20 th Dec – Fri 24 th Dec 

7.30am – 5.30pm 

Sat 25 th & Sun 26 th Dec Closed 

Mon 27 th & Tues 28 th 

8.00am – 5.00pm 

Wed 29 th – Fri 31 st 

8.00am – 5.00pm 

Sat 1 st & Sun 2 nd Jan 

Closed 

Mon 3 rd & Tues 4 t h Jan 

8.00am – 5.00pm 

Wednesday 5 th Jan 

Resume Normal Trading 

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Public Notice 

Discontinuance of stockwater races 

The Selwyn District Council advises its intention to discontinue the following stockwater races: 

1 – 4.85km in the Paparua scheme, Goulds Road to Rattletrack Road 

2 – 1.3km in the Malvern scheme, Station Road 

3 – 0.42km in the Paparua scheme, Buchanans Road 

4 – 0.15km in the Paparua scheme, West Coast Road 

5 – 1.73km in the Ellesmere scheme, Pooles Road 

6 – 0.8km in the Paparua scheme, Days Road 

7 –1.3km in the Malvern scheme, Cryeke Road 

These closures are considered to be of low significance to the operation of the schemes and 

their closure will not alter the intended level of service of the overall water race networks. 

Detailed information including location maps can be found on the Selwyn District Council 

website www.selwyn.govt.nz/wrclosure or can be viewed at Council offices in Rolleston. 

For more information or to make a submission, please contact; 

Selwyn District Council, Surface Water Operations Engineer, phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996) or 

email waterraces@selwyn.govt.nz 

Submissions close on 21 January 2022. 

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• Permanent position from 31 January 

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• School term time only 

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Offer ends 20 December 2021. Min spend and exclusions may apply, $55 Establishment Fee or 

$35 Advance Fee applies to Long Term Finance Purchases. 

Buffet Small $769 $699 

Buffet Large $1079 $899 

Hall Table $259 $219 

Coffee Table $269 $219 

Lamp Table $169 $159 

Tv Unit $669 $559 

SUPER 

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Fee applies to Long Term Finance Purchases. See in-store for full T&C’s

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS 

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

INSIDE 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 22nD DecemBeR, 2021 

Perfect for Families or Retirees 

Take advantage of the owner’s new plans to move on. 

Seize the opportunity to make their precious home your 

next one and be prepared to fall in love with the excellent 

design of this home - which is perfect for today’s modern 

lifestyle. 

Upon entering this stunning property your eyes will 

naturally be drawn to the cedar wall featured in the 

entranceway and the schist wall casing the gas fireplace 

in the separate living area. Simplistic tones throughout 

and specialty features, such as the under-bench cedar 

backdrop with lighting, engineered stone bench, barn style 

doors and the much desired walk-in pantry with sink are 

on offer. 

The open plan kitchen, living, dining areas open out to 

the timber patio and play area which is both private and 

sheltered and perfect for ease of entertainment. The 

separate living room can be closed off with sliding barn 

doors as a quiet retreat room. A purpose-built study nook 

with cedar and glass desktop has cavity sliders to keep 

tucked away for privacy. Three bedrooms have mirrored 

built-in robes and the master bedroom opens to a private 

deck to enjoy the morning sun. The tiled ensuite with 

under tile heating make this a highly desirable option 

when considering your next move. Add in all the benefits 

of the tiled main bathroom, under tile bathroom heating, 

generous separate tiled laundry complete with storage 

cupboards, and the attic storage with drop down ladder to 

store the surplus possessions. 

Excellent school zones including Lincoln Primary and 

Lincoln High School which are within casual walking 

distance. Drive to Eastfield shopping hub, the local village 

shops or to the Vernon Drive shopping centre. 

At just three years old this highly desirable 225m² home on 

an easy care 609m² has a sought-after parking bay for the 

caravan, trailer, boat, or extra vehicle. 

Call now to secure a viewing in this very handy location. 

PRICE: $998,000 

harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz/LN3571 

Mary Edwards 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 557 731 

Phone: 03 662 9933 

Email: mary.edwards@harcourts.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

4 Doncaster Avenue, Lincoln 

Viewing: By appointment over the holiday period 

MERRY 

+ A HAPPY NEW YEAR 

As your local real estate experts we’d like to take the opportunity to wish you 

and your families a Merry Christmas and safe and happy holiday season. We 

look forward to working with you and our local community in the New Year! 

We’re ready to help when you need us. 

0800 789 1011 fourseasons@harcourts.co.nz 

From all of us 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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At Harcourts, achieving your property 

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THIS WEEK’SAuctions 

WED 

22 DECEMBER 2:00 PM 

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB 

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH. 

(Unless sold prior) 

LIVE AUCTION STREAM 

harcourtsauctions.co.nz 

AUCTION 

Papanui 138 Harris Crescent 

Harcourts ID: HR5894 

Andrew Sare & Tarcille Roffey 

021 714 287 | 021 512 661 

AUCTION 

Kaiapoi 12 Magnate Drive 

Harcourts ID: KI9292 

Rochelle Steven 

020 401 82956 

AUCTION 

Rolleston 366 Hoskyns Road 

Harcourts ID: RL2586 

Fergus Spain 

027 608 4768 

AUCTION 

Spencerville 19 Seabrooke Drive 

Harcourts ID: BF36658 

AUCTION 

Kaiapoi 17 Princess Place 

Harcourts ID: RG9634 

Glen Young 


Jessica Murphy 

027 948 3000 

6PM WED 

22 DECEMBER 

ON-SITE 

LAST WEEK’S 

Sold 

AUCTIONS 

Swannanoa 550 Woodfields Road 

Rolleston 13 William Street Okuku 153 Birch Hill Road Rangiora 50B Kensington Avenue Wigram 13 George West Square 

Oxford 13A Bay Road 

Your home for local property 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

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Exterior renovation 

and Landscaping 

While renovating the interior of your home 

creates a comfortable living environment 

and improves its re-sale potential, the 

outside of the property is equally important. 

Remember, first impressions count! 

Creating an attractive outdoor environment 

may involve landscaping, plantings, decks, 

pergolas, garaging, fencing, paths, entrance 

and driveway, in addition to the exterior 

decoration of the house itself. However, be 

careful not to over-capitalise on elaborate 

landscaping, if a simple make-over can 

achieve a desirable effect. 

Draw up plans and a budget for the areas 

you plan to re-develop. Ensure any additional 

structures such as garaging, decks, 

retaining walls and fences have the required 

permits and seek advice on the ideal building 

materials and methods. 

Planting 

Discuss with your local garden centre or 

nursery which plants will best suit the size 

sun and situation of your section and don’t 

design a labour intensive garden if your 

lifestyle won’t allow you the time to look 

after it! 

Fences and Gates 

These should provide privacy and security, 

while also allowing access to the property 

for visitors. Try to choose fence and gate 

styles that complement the age and style 

of your home. Consider additional aspects 

such as light, cost, maintenance, traffic 

noise and street appeal when making your 

selection. 

Entrance 

The entrance to your house should be a focal 

point to welcome visitors, provide easy access 

and visually link the inside and outside 

Darfield 11 Killead Avenue 

There's nothing like new 

This fabulous, brand new 242sqm (more or less) 

family home (to be built) will be set on a 809sqm 

(more or less) section. It will boast four double 

bedrooms (master with walk-in robe), and two 

bathrooms (including ensuite off the master) as well 

as a separate toilet. A well-appointed kitchen with 

modern appliances and walk-in pantry. Open plan 

dining/living area and separate lounge as well as a 

study/office area. Excellent indoor/outdoor flow to a 

sunny space ideal for entertaining. Double glazing, a 

log burner, heat pump and triple, internal access 

garaging complete this enticing package. 

bayleys.co.nz/5516857 

4 2 2 1 3 

For Sale offers invited over $890,000 

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877 

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

aspects of the property. Whether a traditional 

verandah, a glass porch, canvas canopy, 

pillared portico or simply an attractive front 

door and steps, ensure the colours, shape, 

style and surfaces and in keeping with the 

original architecture. 

Decks, Patios and Courtyards 

The New Zealand climate has always 

encouraged exterior extensions to the 

house whether a colonial verandah, timber 

deck, paved patio or European courtyard. 

Screened for shelter and privacy they are 

attractive “outdoor rooms” for recreation, 

entertaining and outdoor dining and a sure 

way to enhance the value of almost any 

home. 

Garages and Carports 

Depending on the age of your home, garage 

space may be a problem is there is insufficient 

access to the side or rear of the house. 

It may be possible to construct a garage or 

carport close to the street frontage. In order 

not to detract from the visual appeal of the 

property, it is important that the dimensions, 

design and materials be in keeping 

with the existing house. Skillful landscaping 

and planting can “soften” the impact.

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Rolleston Section of 7 Manor 

Rare Find - Golden Opportunity! 

This 886sqm (approx.) section is now on offer and located on the highly sought-after, established Manor Drive. Join 

this family friendly neighborhood and be the master of your own build. This convenient location will give you easy 

access to an abundance of local amenities, including supermarkets and retail stores, hot new hospitality spots and top 

recreational centers. With an easy walk to both Clearview Primary and Rolleston College, you do not want this rare 

find to pass you by. Get in touch with us for more information today! 

**ETA for Title is April 2022** 

Deadline Sale closes Monday 10th January, 2022 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU97301 

Monty Marillier 

M 021 943 973 

E Monty@pb.co.nz 

Tanya Marillier 

M 027 383 3844 

E tanya@pb.co.nz 

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

Proud to be here

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Springston 658 Bethels Road 

How does country living close to Rolleston sound.! 

A 10-minute drive from Rolleston sees you arrive promptly at your 10 plus hectares of Tranquility. Originally part of an 

old sheep farm you get a great feel as you meander the driveway. Adding an exotic touch are some of the biggest 

Cacti you will ever see in the farm garden. The roughcast 189m2 home with its 3 bedrooms has had some 

development since its build back in 1920. The living room diesel fire guarantees a lovely warmth in those winter 

months. The farms old raised board woolshed smacks of character with covered yards nearby. Add in the 5 bay hay 

shed and the grain store and garage the property has room for you to add your touch. The owners say SELL SELL SELL 

3 1 1 1 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 19th January, 2022 at 

10.00am, (unless sold prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/ROL98989 

Justin Le Lievre 

M 022 628 1306 

E justinl@pb.co.nz 


Proud to be here

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Bryndwr 2/13A Pitcairn Crescent 

Private, peaceful, park setting 

With a gate to the park and playground, welcome to this magical, three-bedroom home, down a private driveway, away from 

the main road on Pitcairn Crescent. A tree lined; easy care garden leads you to a small covered deck. Through ranch sliders into 

a bright open plan living, dining and kitchen area. A seasonal growing pantry outside boasts, fresh and seasonal herbs, fruits, 

and vegetables. The recently installed Trends kitchen is an entertainers dream and takes centre stage for ultimate living. It 

offers top of the range, European SMEG appliances including a five-burner linear gas hob, integrated dishwasher; plus a 

modern, combined walk-in pantry and laundry with plenty of storage. All three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and are 

serviced by a bathroom (shower over bath) and separate toilet. A heat pump and a good-sized double garage with bench, 

shelving and storage completes this splendid property. This home would suit a first-time buyer, investor or family with little 

ones needing space to run around and play. Great proximity to schools, shops, with Northlands Mall being approx. 2km away 

and the City Centre within easy commuting distance by car or public transport. 


3 1 1 2 

For Sale Buyers $649,000+ 


Web pb.co.nz/LIU10382 

Dawn Pollard 

M 022 073 7580 

Nicola Bray 

M 027 755 8846 

E dawn.pollard@pb.co.nz 

E nicola.bray@pb.co.nz 

Team ASL would like to wish 

you a very Merry Christmas. 

Thank you for your custom 

throughout 2021. We look forward 

to working with you for all your 

Real Estate needs in 2022. 

Amy Jones 

Residential & Lifestyle Sales Consultant 

M 021 077 9945 E amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

Shar Simôn 

Residential & Lifestyle Sales Consultant 

M 027 555 0654 E shar@pb.co.nz 

Lauren McIlroy 

Personal Assistant 

M 027 443 3566 E laurenm@pb.co.nz 

pb.co.nz 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 

PB056383

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To the Selwyn Community 

Thank you for all your support this year. 

Our team is working through 

and will be available over the 

Christmas & New Year period 

for all of your real estate needs. 

Please call your preferred agent - 

details at rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

For general enquiries please call 

03 347 9988 

Have a great Christmas and we look 

forward to seeing you in 2022 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

West Melton 

Preston Downs or Gainsborough only 

5 bedroom home 

Section 2000m2 plus 

Price dependent on house 

Contact 

Leesa Booth 027 947 1200 

leesa.booth@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

House/land package 

or less than 6 months old 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Price up to $850,000 

Contact 

Leesa Booth 027 947 1200 

leesa.booth@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

Section wanted 

700m2 - 800m2 

Price $500,000 plus 

Contact 

Paul Dodds 021 210 5559 

paul.dodds@raywhite.com 

Selwyn 

3 plus bedrooms 

Lifestyle property 

Land 2 acres plus 

Price $750,000 - $1,700,000 

Contact 

Paul Dodds 021 210 5559 


West Melton/Prebbleton/ 

Lincoln/Springston 

4+ bedroom, open plan living 


6 car garaging or room for large shed 

Price $800,000 plus 

Paul Dodds 021 210 5559 


Leeston/Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

Want a modern home 


Contact 

Ramee Kaur 022 345 3938 

ramee.kaur@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

Brand new home wanted 

3-4 bedrooms 



Contact 



Rolleston 

2-3 bedrooms 

1-2 bathrooms 


Contact 



Rolleston/Prebbleton 

4 bedrooms 

Office/rumpus room 

Section 700m2 minimum 

Price up to $1,200,000 

Contact 

Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com 

Selwyn 

2-3 bedrooms 

Spacious back yard 


Contact 



Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 


Contact 



Selwyn 

3-4 bedrooms 

Section less than 800m2 

Price under $700,000 

Contact 

Morgan Cathro 021 034 2147 

morgan.cathro@raywhite.com 

Leeston 

3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Double garaging, modern home 

Section 700m2 approx. 


Contact 

‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

Rolleston/West Melton 


3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Land 2-4 hectares 

Price up to $1,600,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 


Family size section 


Contact 



Rolleston/Prebbleton/Lincoln 


Ideally with a large shed 


Price up to $1,300,000 

Contact 

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 

Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Rolleston 


Extra sheds for cars 

Land 2 acres 

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

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

Selwyn 



Land size around 15 acres 

Any price considered 

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3-4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 


Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 


2-3 car garage or off-street parking 

House 280m2 plus 

Price up to $1,500,000 

Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

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

Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal 

If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY 

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

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

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

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 

sheltered 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 (unless sold prior) 

Thursday 19 October, 2pm 

411 Blenheim Road 

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164 


Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 967 0186 

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

W ek commencing 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 

The formal 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 practical 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 l a preciate what a privilege it 

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

www.flemington.co.nz 

DeaDline Sale: 

Closing 4pm on Monday 

11th June 2018 

(unless sold prior) 

rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 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 

W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2 08) 

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Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

New Zealand’s most 

trusted building company 

G.J. Gardner is a familiar name and 

has been the chosen building company 

for over 20,000 happy clients, awarding 

them New Zealand’s Most Trusted House 

Builder for the past five years. 

The team prides themselves on growing 

their reputation by having satisfied 

customers recommend G.J. Gardner to 

their friends and family. 

“We aim to fulfil our customer’s dreams 

with the best possible experience from 

design through to completion,” says Neil 

Fraser, franchisee for the Christchurch 

South franchise of GJ Gardner Homes. 

The show home in Lanner Drive, 

Rolleston, screams excellent quality 

throughout with an open plan design that 

would suit families of all ages. Boasting 

four spacious bedrooms, this home also 

has a study right next to the front door 

making it the perfect solution for a home 

office that can also be closed off from the 

rest of the house. 

Along with the more casual open plan 

living area there is a separate lounge with 

sliding doors opening out to the expansive 

garden. The kitchen features plenty of 

storage and a separate pantry. 

Overall this home has a spacious feel 

with a floor area of 216 square metres 

opening out to four metres of porches 

providing plenty of options for outside 

living. 

G.J. Gardner’s Lanner Drive show home 

is well worth a visit and the sales team is 

always available to answer any burning 

questions. They also provide a free Home 

Prep booklet that includes a huge range of 

information about the building experience, 

including choosing the right builder, 

understanding construction drawings and 

furniture planning. 

There is also a huge amount of 

information including concept designs on 

their website www.gjgardner.co.nz. 

You can also download the Comparing 

Apples for Apples Builder Checklist which 

is helpful if you are comparing different 

estimates and quotations. 

With 30 franchises operating 

throughout New Zealand G.J. Gardner 

Homes is committed to making the home 

building experience a pleasure for all 

New Zealanders. 

“Our vision is to have every customer 

recommend us to their closest friend,” 

says Neil. 

The G.J. Gardner show home is open 

at 46 Lanner Drive in Rolleston from 

mid-day until 4pm Wednesdays until 

Saturday so pop in for a look at what 

could be your new dream home design. 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

INSIDE 

Quality Home, Private Setting, Sought After Location 

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

fresco’ entertaining area. 

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, 

Ray White Rolleston, 

Lincoln & West Melton 

Sales - Property Management - Loan Market 

Residential - Lifestyle - Commercial 

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

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

Get your messages into homes throughout 

the Selwyn District. 

Delivered to every home & rural letterbox 

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For full information on placing your 

advertising call: 

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Ph 021 222 7831 | email: lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi 

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Show homes 

the ultimate way to shop around 

Across the selwyn district, we are blessed with an 

extensive array of very good quality show homes. 

Building companies build show homes 

to demonstrate their workmanship, 

display innovative design ideas and 

present a snapshot into a new and 

luxurious lifestyle, featuring all the 

latest in materials, fittings and fixtures. 

A show home can inspire you in a way 

nothing else can. You can absorb the 

ambiance they present and admire the 

innovative techniques, new materials 

and technology. 

You can ask questions, take notes 

and compare. You can see at a glance 

features you would love to emulate or 

would avoid when building your home. 

Best of all, you ;will see the building 

companies’ attention to detail. 

Show homes are the perfect way to get 

a good idea of pricing, discover good 

quality and value, learn about superior 

use of space, future-proofing, ongoing 

maintenance and long-term returns. 

So what are you waiting for? Check 

out our maps, grab a notepad and 

pencil and begin the exciting project of 

building your own home. 

Showhome 

Guide 

LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? 

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

Signature Homes 

Faringdon 

47 & 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

Both Open Wed to Sun 12pm-4pm 

Show Room/Office: 

31 Watts Road, Sockburn 

Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 

0800 8444 88 or 03 342 7788 

www.signature.co.nz 

Faringdon, 47 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

SHOWHOMES 

Both showhomes 

Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm 

Faringdon, 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

SHOWrOOM / OfficE 

31 Watts Road, Sockburn 

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

0800 844 488 

signature.co.nz 

REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

1 Cloverlea Court, Rolleston Sanctuary of Style! 

677 Main South Road, Islington 

EnquiRE FoR PRicinG 

Architectural finesse & efficient use of space unite at this 

well-crafted 5 bed, 2 bathroom home set across two 

levels, & sited on a family sized 675 sqm corner section. 

An added bonus is exemplary insulation, an Econx home 

automation system, AMP and sound system speakers with 

Bluetooth that allow you to create an inviting ambience 

incredibly easily, particularly when entertaining friends and 

family. 

The highly motivated vendors are eager to achieve a sale, 

with settlement preferred towards the end of January 

2022. 

Contact Mike or Wade today for more information. 

DEADLinE SALE 

Storage Galore & Modern Styling! 

*Deadline Sale: all offers to be presented 

3pm, 13th January (unless sold prior) 

Supersized garaging options will capture the attention of car 

and hobby enthusiasts seeking a uniquely appealing home 

in the city’s south. Set on a fully fenced 809sqm section, the 

easy-care grounds play host to a garden shed, double garage 

and a standalone two-car plus workshop garage, meaning 

there is no shortage of storage space for vehicles, tools, and 

toys or even a work from home option. The 3 bed home itself 

is also spacious with bold styling & modern upgrades evident 

throughout. Nestled between Hornby and Templeton, & 

brimming with space and style, this property is bound to be a 

popular choice with buyers. 

Contact Mike for more information. 

19 Rosamond Way, Rolleston 

EnquiRE FoR PRicinG 

Waiting for You! 

Neat from the street, this 3 bed, 2 bathroom home 

showcases a desirable neutral palette and features a 

pleasing open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, where 

you can accommodate everyday activities or entertaining 

with ease. 

Set upon an extremely low maintenance and fully fenced 

350sqm section, the property enjoys proximity to 

numerous local amenities like the South Point complex, 

reserves as well as in-zone education options including 

Lemonwood Grove and Rolleston College meaning its 

appeal will be widespread. 

Contact Mike or Shane for more information. 

68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

Mike Goatley 

027 249 5561 

Lindsay Welch 

027 577 0216 

Wade Goatley 

027 749 6468 

Shane Jarvis 


Wayne McFarlane 

027 337 6093 

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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Now is your chance 

4 2 2 1 3 

Make your move 

4 2 2 2 

Stunning brand new 242sqm (more or less) home (to 

be built) set on a 809sqm (more or less) section. Four 

double bedrooms are accompanied by two wellappointed 

bathrooms (including ensuite and walk-in 

robe off the master). The kitchen will be a standout 

feature with quality appliances, fittings and fixtures. 

Open plan dining/living area as well as a separate 

lounge and study. Other highlights include, double 

glazing, a Woodsman Tasman MKII log burner, Fujitsu 

heat pump, separate laundry and triple, internal 

access garage to complete the appeal of this fabulous 

home. Call us today to learn more. 







With thoughtful design, this brand new 218sqm (more 

or less) family home (to be built) will provide an 

opportunity to establish yourself in a popular location. 

Accommodation will be provided by four double 

bedrooms (master with ensuite and walk-in robe), 

complemented by a family bathroom and separate 

toilet. Open plan kitchen/dining featuring quality 

appliances, fittings and fixtures, a separate lounge 

area and seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Situated on a 

809sqm (more or less) section. Combined with 

double glazing, ample storage, separate laundry and 

double, internal access garage. Call us now. 









Experience 

Bayleys 

KEVIN JENKINS 

027 577 4232 

ADAM WHITELOCK 

027 408 3424 

BEN TURNER 

027 530 1400 

CHRIS JONES 

027 220 5043 

JO MCINTOSH 

027 384 4279 

ADRIENNE GOODEVE BIANCA DAVIDSON 

021 977 877 027 322 9055 

CRAIG BLACKBURN 

027 489 7225 

Bayleys 

Canterbury, 

it’s the local 

knowledge, 

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just can’t buy 

EMILY COOPER 

021 022 79626 

EVAN MARSHALL 


HALEY SMITH 

027 341 3846 

JASON SMALLMAN 

027 952 7426 

JOHN BAILEY 

027 893 0234 

NATHAN COLLETT 

027 826 1535 

NICK BOOTH 

027 306 3186 

SAM SIDEY 

027 346 3500 

When you sell with Bayleys, 

you’re choosing a salesperson 

with real estate knowledge of 

the local Selwyn area. The kind 

of insight that can’t be measured 

and makes all the difference. 

SARAH BOOTH 

027 527 8258 

STEVE HARRIS 

027 447 9407 

SUZY MCPHERSON 

027 695 0519 

TERRI WINDER 


TIM DYER 

027 495 0979 

URSZULA BEDGGOOD 

027 338 7889 

Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559 

Bayleys Leeston 03 375 4700 

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services 

bayleys.co.nz 

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