Selwyn_Times: January 26, 2022

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022
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BIG BROTHER IS
WATCHING YOU
WHEN SEX worker Renee
Duckmanton’s burned body was
found dumped on a nondescript
farm road near Rakaia, detectives
quickly knew CCTV would be
key.
They tracked back. There she
was, on a homeowner’s security
camera in front of Christchurch’s
St Luke’s Mews, capturing her
walking east on Peterborough
St to her usual pick-up spot on
There are an estimated 400,000 security cameras across New
Zealand. Kurt Bayer investigates what it means for community
safety, crime prevention, as well as privacy and civil liberties?
Manchester St, the red light strip.
Cameras show a silver Audi
cruising past, doubling back, and
picking her up.
The car is traced through town,
stopping at red lights with her
client, butcher Sainey Marong, at
the wheel.
They drive on, heading west.
Cameras, dozens of them, quietly,
pretty much inadvertently,
record them. Cameras belonging
to private residences, the city
council, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency, shops, businesses
and buses.
The footage would only be seen
again because of what Marong
was about to do to her.
A detective would later tell a
jury that it would take “hundreds,
if not thousands” of hours
of painstaking legwork to trawl
through the footage.
While she phones her minder,
he stops at a cash machine
on Riccarton Rd to withdraw
money. Snap, snap, cameras catch
him again.
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has 150 cameras, spread
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• By Susan Sandys
PARENT AND educator Kylie
Horgan fears the Ministry of
Education has made the wrong
decision in pushing ahead
with plans for a super school at
Rolleston.
The town will
potentially have
New Zealand’s
largest secondary
school
following
Government
buying land for
a second Rolleston
College
campus.
While the college is welcoming
the decision, Horgan said the
ministry was venturing into unknown
territory. Global evidence
had suggested there were youth
well-being effects from large
schools, such as social disconnection,
higher drop out rate and
lower academic outcomes, she
said.
“The bigger something gets the
more risk you have for kids not
to be able to access everything in
a fair way,” Horgan said.
“Has this decision been made
in the best interests of our young
people, or has it been made on
what’s the cheapest, the easiest
and the fastest?”
Rapid population growth has
driven the need for the new campus,
which is expected to open
2025. The ministry made the
decision to go for an extended
Rolleston College, rather than
create a whole new secondary
school, following community
consultation last year.
Horgan has requested a range
of information from the ministry,
including raw data from
the community consultation,
external contractor reports on
the consultation, correspondence
on the purchase of the land, and
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Rolleston teenagers be
better served by two
secondary schools, rather
than one super school?
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details of any research by the
ministry on studies about the
effects of attending large schools
on young people.
Horgan is a West Melton
mother of two school-aged children.
She is a former youth
worker and on leave from her
role as deputy principal at Lincoln
High School as she focuses
on establishing a youth wellbeing
charity.
She is planning to hold a community
meeting next month to
present information on the decision,
following an Official Information
Act request she made to
the ministry last week.
The second Rolleston College
campus will be on the corner
of Springston Rolleston Rd and
Selwyn Rd, 2km from
where the college is now.
Minister of Education
Chris Hipkins said last
month, when making
the land purchase announcement,
that it
would take the college’s
roll capacity to about
3400. There are more
than 1200 students at
the college today, while the second
campus will accommodate
up to 1500 with potential for a
further 700 in future.
Currently the largest school
in New Zealand is Auckland’s
Rangitoto College with about
3200 students.
Rolleston College principal
Rachel Skelton said she and
board of trustee members were
delighted and humbled that a
second campus was the preferred
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SUPER SCHOOL: Rolleston College will potentially
become New Zealand’s largest secondary school following
Government buying land for a second campus.
Business Support
Selwyn District Council in partnership with Canterbury Chamber of
Commerce, is offering one on one business support sessions.
Jason MacRae, Business Growth Advisor for Canterbury Chamber
of Commerce will be based at Selwyn District Council HQ to provide
advice for Selwyn businesses.
The sessions are for Selwyn businesses of all sizes and stages looking
to grow or overcome challenges. Based on individual needs, each
business will be provided with feedback and suggestions along with
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The support sessions are 45 minutes each.
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Rachel
Skelton
option from the community
after two rounds of consultation.
“Our focus as a college has
always been on putting the
learner at the centre of all we do
and looking at the best ways to
support well-being using current,
local and internationally
researched well-being models.
We take a proactive approach to
ensuring a supportive and caring
school environment where
everyone belongs. These fundamentals
will not change with a
second campus.”
Ministry leader te tai
runga (south) Nancy Bell
said the country’s education
system reflected a
unique and diverse society,
which welcomed varied
abilities, religious beliefs,
ethnic groups and income
levels.
“All schools in New Zealand
are funded to provide high
quality education and opportunities
for their local children,
whether it be a large school, small
school, city or rural,” Bell said.
“We will partner with Te
Taumutu Rūnanga to support
Rolleston College to ensure
tuakana teina relationships can
be accommodated between the
two sites and work together
to develop and enhance
opportunities for ākonga within
Rolleston/Selwyn district.”
Dates for support sessions:
Wednesday 9 February
Wednesday 23 February
Wednesday 9 March
Wednesday 23 March
Wednesday 6 April
Wednesday 20 April
Bookings essential.
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CCTV cameras: ‘The only people who should
Renee Sainey
Duckmanton Marong
After killing her, he drives
around, unsure what to do.
The next day, he’s seen at
6.46pm driving into the forecourt
of the Mobil service station in
Rakaia, off State Highway 1.
He fills up and goes in to pay,
giving the attendant a thumbs-up
before making to leave. Then he
hesitates, apparently paying more
money before leaving for good.
Duckmanton’s burning body
was found by passing motorists
around 45min later on nearby
Main Rakaia Rd, just off SH1.
There was a blue beanie at the
scene. Hours of sifting through
older CCTV reveals the killer
wearing it a few weeks earlier.
Marong, who would argue all
sorts of weird and wonderful
things during his extremely
unsuccessful defence, could not
explain away the CCTV. It was
there, mostly in black and white,
but at times, in full colour.
His DNA matched evidence
collected at the scene.
He was jailed for life.
CCTV FOOTAGE: The last image of Renee Duckmanton was taken from a security camera on a private residence. Marong
was seen at a service station the night he dumped his victim’s body. The footage helped convict him before a jury.
CCTV is on the rise in New
Zealand.
As one security operator put
it: “The only people who should
worry about that is bad guys doing
bad things, and who cares if
they’re worried?”
New Zealand Herald investigations
suggest an estimated
400,000 security cameras across
the country.
With a population of almost
5.1 million, that’s around one
camera for every 12.7 people.
Globally, that’s a drop in the
ocean – especially when compared
to Chinese supercities or
super-surveilled London.
The number’s rising though.
And it doesn’t include cellphones
(it’s estimated there are more
phones than people), dashboard
cameras, laptops, webcams, etc.
“It’s pretty clear that cameras
are rapidly proliferating,” says
NZ Council for Civil Liberties
chairman Thomas Beagle.
“Have you ever tried counting
up how many cameras are
in your house? With the rise of
surveillance cameras and smartphones
we now clearly have more
than one camera per person in
New Zealand.”
Neither police nor the New
Zealand Security Intelligence
Service have any idea how many
cameras there are.
So how did we reach our
400,000 estimate?
New Zealand Security Association
chief executive Gary Morrison
believes that, based on five
years of data from international
manufacturers, there are around
200,000 imported surveillance
cameras in New Zealand.
That figure includes cameras
installed at residential, commercial
and government sites, but he
accepts it’s “probably higher” given
the large number of home systems
sold by DIY giants retailers like
Bunnings and Mitre 10.
Bunnings says interest in its
range of smart security cameras
and accessories, which cost from
$59 to $1200, has grown “significantly”
in the last 12 months.
“Covid has contributed to an
already heightened demand,” a
spokeswoman says.
We also fed in data obtained
through dozens of requests under
the Official Information Act and
Local Government Official Information
and Meetings Act.
They reveal around 10,000
cameras across New Zealand’s
78 local, regional and unitary
councils.
The Selwyn District Council
monitors 150, the Christchurch
City Council has 1253, while
Auckland Council has 2035.
Most local authorities have
several hundred, spread across
community centres, civic offices,
galleries, libraries, recreation centres
and parks. And that doesn’t
take into account transport hubs,
buses, trains, and ferries.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency has 1606, as well as 179
webcams across its national
network. KiwiRail has another
1022 across its depots, worksites
and network, with 193 on the
Interislander ferries.
Government departments are
also well-watched.
The Ministry for Social Development,
for example, has 3521
cameras. The Ministry of Justice
has 3159, Corrections uses 1800
at “non-custodial sites”, Kaianga
Ora another 900, and Customs
482 across five international airports
and the Auckland sea cargo
inspection facility.
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It soon adds up, especially
when you add in shops, bars,
restaurants and banks.
Z petrol station reckons it has
around 2000 cameras, while BP
has cameras in every one of its
111 BP Connect sites and 101 BP
New Zealand dealer sites.
Westpac, which calls CCTV “a
strong and effective tool for keeping
our customers and employees
safe”, has multiple cameras in
every one of its 115 branches,
plus cameras on most of its 459
ATMs.
Countdown has 185 stores
nationwide and cameras everywhere.
McDonald’s has 168 restaurants
across New Zealand, with
a spokesman saying a “typical”
outlet would have around 20
public-facing CCTV cameras –
amounting to around 3360.
Not to mention KFC, Burger
King, Pizza Hut, Subway, Starbucks
...
For the Council for Civil Liberties,
the worry is the creation
of a surveillance society where
people are videoed and tracked
wherever they go.
“The presence of the cameras
means that people feel the pressure
to ‘act normally’, which is a
chilling effect on their freedom
to live their lives,” Beagle says.
Police say Crime Prevention
CCTV networks help reduce and
solve crime and disorder, along
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worry about that is bad guys’
with helping the public feel safe.
While police don’t have many
of their own cameras, they have
strong partnerships, especially
with local authorities, and can
tap into their footage to “support
the identification of suspects
and gathering of evidence from
CCTV footage within our community
that is owned by community
groups, individuals and
businesses should they agree”.
Beagle is also concerned about
what happens to the captured
footage.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner
says anyone can ask
for any personal information
“which is about you”, regardless
of the format – whether it’s a
video, photo, note, email, meeting
minutes, audio recording or
anything else.
The Privacy Act says if an
organisation holds personal
information in a way that it can
be readily retrieved, it should
confirm to the person asking for
the information that it holds that
information and give the person
access to the information.
“The key thing to consider
is whether the information is
actually about you,” the Privacy
Commissioner says.
Technology is improving too.
Gone are the days of the grainy
black-and-white police image.
Even the cheapest off-the-shelf
cameras now deliver highdefinition
footage.
Facial recognition camera
technology is also becoming a
popular, if not controversial,
sphere. The practice allows the
tracking of people from camera
to camera - building up a history
of where they go and what they
do.
Held up as a useful tool for
law enforcement and businesses,
in catching criminals, it’s also
criticised as being a fundamental
threat to a free and open society.
In 2019, a private operator of
the King’s Cross train station
in London deployed facial recognition
in its CCTV network
without telling anybody.
After a public outcry, and
a probe by the Information
Commissioner’s Office, the programme
was scrapped.
Legislation is struggling to
catch up.
Some US cities have banned
the use of facial recognition
technology, but in Singapore it’s
being woven into everyday life.
New Zealand needs to be careful
in how it proceeds, Beagle
warns.
“It’s one thing to capture footage
of people, it’s another to use
techniques like facial recognition
to identify the people,” he says.
“We find that this is an unreasonable
invasion of people’s
privacy and the right to be
anonymous in public.”
– NZ Herald
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A car overturned after its driver
lost control on shingle on State
Highway 73 near Porters Pass
about 8.45am on Thursday.
Springfield Volunteer Fire Brigade
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patch of shingle was in a dug out
part of the road in an area which
had a restricted speed limit due to
roadworks. Firefighters arriving at
the scene found the female driver
with a sore shoulder out of the car.
One ambulance responded and
treated the patient.
SWAP MEET CANCELLED
It has been a case of third time
unlucky for the annual Hororata
Mechanical Swap Meet. After
being postponed twice due to
Covid-19 restrictions, the event
was scheduled for this Saturday.
Hororata Community Trust
members have now announced
that the country moving to red in
the Covid traffic light alert system
necessitated cancellation, but they
were not giving up and would
hold the event at a later stage.
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families which escaped a raging
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Dog’s death prompts algae warning
• By Susan Sandys
JANINE HASLETT of West
Melton is urging dog owners
to be mindful of the dangers of
algae in rivers after losing her
beloved chocolate labrador.
Tucker died on Tuesday last
week, within two hours of swimming
at the Waimakariri River.
Haslett said the gregarious
and energetic 11-month-old was
swimming and fetching sticks,
while his more placid sister
Tess mostly looked on from the
riverbank.
Haslett’s partner Paul Foster
had taken the pair to the river,
about 2km upstream of the
popular Willows spot which has
a dog park.
But within half an hour after
arriving home, Tucker had diarrhoea
and was suffering seizures.
As she and Foster drove him to
a vet in Christchurch, Tucker
became unresponsive. He was
pronounced dead on arrival.
An autopsy was not conducted
and the cause of death is not
confirmed, however, the vet
suspected poisoning from cyanobacteria.
Haslett said while Foster had
noticed areas of brown algae,
which they commonly saw on
rivers whenever they took their
dogs swimming, he had not seen
any cyanobacteria, also called
blue-green algae or toxic algae,
PLAYFUL: Tucker was much loved by his family, including
Haslett’s daughter Kylie, 7.
at the site. This type of algae is
a well known toxin to dogs. It
appears in rivers as thick dark
brown or black mats that have
a slimy or velvety texture and
musty smell.
Haslett suspected the cyanobacteria
may have been in
unseen quantities in the water
and accidentally swallowed by
Tucker. She believed the low
river levels at the time probably
enhanced concentrations.
She wanted to share her story
to warn other dog owners. She
and Foster would not be taking
Tess to the rivers again in summer.
“I would hate for somebody
else to go through it, it’s absolutely
horrific,” Haslett said.
“Tucker was like the life of
the family. He was a talker, very
playful, lots of people in the
community knew him.”
The Waimakariri River was
not subject to a health warning
or advisory note for cyanobacteria
at the time.
Environment Canterbury
science team leader – surface
water science Shirley Hayward
said river health warnings were
issued based on human health,
not dog health.
“We’ve monitored multiple
sites across the Waimakariri
River (last week). All sites show
low levels of cyanobacteria,
well below guideline values for
human health associated with
swimming,” Hayward said.
“It is important for dog owners
to know how to identify potentially
toxic cyanobacteria in
rivers, to prevent their dogs from
getting sick.”
Community and Public
Health last week extended a
health warning for the Selwyn
River, from Whitecliffs Domain
down past Glentunnel camping
ground, due to moderate to high
cyanobacteria cover in the area.
Freshwater scientist Susie
Wood told Radio New Zealand
she estimated there had been
more than 200 dog deaths across
Tucker (top) and his sister
Tess as puppies.
the country in the last 10 years
from dogs eating or licking algal
mats in rivers. She said climate
change and nutrients and
sediments entering rivers were
contributing factors to growing
algae levels.
Canterbury Medical Officer
of Health Dr Cheryl Brunton
said there were two cases of
cyanotoxin poisoning in humans
reported to the Canterbury
District Health Board in the last
five years.
Late last year a child developed
a skin rash after playing in water
at Chamberlains Ford on the
Selwyn River. The first case was
in 2020, and involved an individual
who presented with tingling
hands and feet and stomach
cramps after exposure.
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Homes sought for dogs
• By Susan Sandys
TWO STRAY dogs in the
district pound have plenty
of online admirers and are
expected to find good homes.
The district council posted on
its Facebook page on January
14 asking for help to find the
owner of the labrador collie
crosses found in the Leeston/
Southbridge/Rakaia area, before
posting again on January 18 that
it was seeking forever homes for
the pair.
Animal control team leader
Steve Clarke said the dogs were
unregistered and the district
council had been unable to
locate the owners.
The district council had a nokill
policy. Where it was unable
to find the owner of a dog, it
usually worked with Dogwatch
Sanctuary Trust. On average
it sent just three dogs a year to
the adoption organisation for
rehoming.
However, the sanctuary was
currently full, so the district
council decided to try out
rehoming through its Facebook
page.
“It’s been great to see the
positive reaction from so many
people. We’re confident with
the high levels of interest that
we’ll be able to find good homes
for these loveable, well-behaved
dogs,” Clarke said.
The post attracted more than
25 comments by Friday, mostly
These two dogs are looking
for homes. Top – A oneyear-old
male. Above – A
three-year-old female, both
are labrador collie crosses.
from people admiring the dogs.
One of the dogs is a tan and
white female, about three years
old. She is well behaved and likes
to have her tummy rubbed.
The other is a tan male, about
one-year-old. He is well-behaved
and eager to learn. He may be
the son of the female.
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More than 100 people turned
out for a birthday picnic at the
top hut of Mt Olympus skifield
on Sunday, celebrating the
Windwhistle Winter Sports
Club turning 90.
IN THE 22 years we have lived
in Rolleston we have experienced
the inconvenience of three
intersection changes at the
Rolleston Drive/Tennyson St
intersection, ie. four different
layouts.
THe current change is
causing the most inconvenience
because we have almost reached
the population maximum
that was always intended for
Rolleston.
“THe sun was shining
and we were 3500 feet above
worry level. There was lots of
reminiscing and pride in what
this small club has achieved
over 90 years,” organiser Karen
ABOVE THE CLOUD: The sun was shining for the more than
100 people at the Mt Olympus skifield top hut on Sunday.
It is pleasing to note that
the change will incorporate a
right-hand turning lane. If this
does not include a right turning
arrow, which has been omitted at
the Masefield Drive lights, it will
be of very little use.
The current roundabout was
very convenient for doing a
U-turn when travelling from
Masefield Drive lights, to avoid
sitting in the right-hand lane for
multiple light changes, waiting
Meares said.
THe club was established as a
Lake Ida ice-skating group in
1932, before members turned
their dream of a establishing a
ski area into reality in the 1950s.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
Windwhistle Winter Sports
Club patron Mike Halliday,
with the anniversary cake
held by Steph Kimber.
Letter: Rolleston Drive intersection changes
for a gap, to enable you to finally
do the right-hand turn you originally
intended.
One would also hope that
the natural speed humps the
trees were creating will not be
replaced with man-made humps
now that the trees are being
removed.
When will this council adopt
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it once”? – Alan Haylock,
Rolleston
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Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 9
Creative Communities
CLOSING
25 FEBRUARY
Funding is available for community-based arts activities in Selwyn.
Projects that are funded should achieve at least one of the following;
· Encourage participation
· Support diversity
· Enable young people
For more information and application forms visit;
selwyn.govt.nz/creativecommunities
CLOSING 28 FEBRUARY
The Selwyn Youth Council has established a
discretionary fund which is managed by the
Youth Council.
The fund is available to provide support to
groups or individuals whose events or activities
contribute to strengthening of youth wellbeing
in Selwyn.
For more information and application forms
visit; selwyn.govt.nz/youthfund

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has had at home throughout the
pandemic to good use.
She has written A
Collection of STORIES,
Concerning Descendants
of Pioneers from the British
Isles, Volume 1 1850-1945.
It is about four families
in her heritage – Denton,
Gibb, Roberts and Giles. Her
grandparents were Tommy
and Annie Denton. Annie
was the daughter of James
Gibb and Lizzie Gibb, nee Roberts,
while Tommy was the son of Eliza
Jane Denton, nee Giles.
It contains the stories of the
World War 1 service by Tommy,
World War 2 service by his eldest
son Harry, land crew duty by
Warren and land girl efforts by
his daughter Isabel, plus the war
service of Henry Lucas Montgomery
from Southbridge, who later
married Isabel.
It includes many of the letters
FOR YEARS the
Christchurch Skydiving
Club used the airstrip
which my uncle Warren
used for his small planes.
His brother Harry
joined the RAF and flew
Lancaster bombers in
World War 2, getting
the Distinguished Flying
Cross for his efforts
controlling his plane after
it was shot down in flames,
landing in a Dutch field
where they skidded for
more than 1km.
Annie took the
grandchildren out
rabbiting on the large
tussock flats, using pet
ferrets and old farm dogs,
netting huge burrows by
the northern bank of the
Rakaia River. She plucked
hundreds of hens over her
lifetime, taking dressed
fowls for her much-loved
Country Women’s
Institute.
She sold ferrets, rabbit
skins, poultry and eggs.
It was a place of magic
on the plains for the
grandchildren and many
others, enhanced with
stories from their youthful
lives growing up on farms
close together in the Greta
Valley/Motunau district.
Tommy Denton’s
great grandfather had
come from Suffolk to
Canterbury on the Sir
George Seymour in 1850
but within a year his wife
and three children were
dead from typhoid fever.
His grandfather farmed
at Eyreton and his mother
won a ballot farm at
Domett when the Cheviot
estate was broken up for
closer settlement in 1893.
Tommy won a ballot farm
in 1910, on the Motunau
they wrote to each other, about the
community back home and their
experiences in the services.
Christine said Tommy and Annie
Denton moved from
Motunau to Southbridge in
1927 and farmed Oakdale
farm on Feredays Rd at
Southbridge until the late
1970s. They took the 500ha
property from a largely
unfenced paddocks to an
irrigated mixed cropping,
sheep and cattle farm.
A Collection of STORIES,
Concerning Descendants of
Pioneers from the British Isles,
Volume 1 1850-1945, is available at
the Leeston Library and from the
Selwyn Heritage Collection.
Christine said Volume 2 (1946-
2021) was well under way. It would
focus on the Denton, Montgomery,
Quigley and Negus families, all of
whom have strong associations
with Selwyn.
Here she talks about her
grandparents and the book:
Stories from families
chronicled in book
Flying Officer
Harry Denton DFC
Plain, which he sold to
move to Southbridge.
Annie’s maternal
grandparents had come
separately from County
Down and North Wales,
her paternal grandparents
from the Angus Glens of
Scotland. Her uncle was
the Rev George Lindsay,
who ended his long
ministry at Southbridge,
1913-18.
Over the decades
family members had
recorded events, written
personal memoirs, poems,
published short histories.
I started re-reading them
during the year and
thought the stories were
far too interesting not to
be brought together in a
way that made them easier
for today’s readers.
One memoir was written
over 100 pages without
a paragraph, chapter or
index. I read and re-read
such resources, getting
the stories into order.
One story, for instance,
involved a three-day bike
ride from Waikari to
Blenheim, to take part in
a land ballot, on a brandnew
bicycle over unformed
tracks.
There were many family
letters available that have
been transcribed, allowing
these vibrant, hardworking
and affectionate people to
speak to us today. Many
were written from the war
fronts during World War 1
and World War 2.
The compelling lesson
I have learned is that
the families and their
neighbours all worked
together so much, lending
each other money to buy
land, and living a rich
community life. They
had a lot of social events,
picnics, dances, concerts
and they were well aware
of what was happening in
the wider world through
clubs and libraries which
subscribed to international
journals.
Here is an excerpt from
the book about Warren
Denton (1923-1980):
He had a huge hearty
laugh, a lovely way with
children, so many ideas
and the practical engineering
skills to implement
innovations, the inspiration
and commitment to
try new things and achieve
them. For years he drove a
grey truck with J T Denton
& Son Ltd written on the
side door.
Warren spent most of his
life on Oakdale, except for
the war years. He worked
on local farms during the
harvest and shearing when
he was younger. He was
in the army for a short
time then transferred to
the air force defence crew
at Tauranga. He studied
engineering and later
serviced Havard engines at
Woodbourne.

Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times
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It was a huge disappointment
to him that he could
not serve overseas because
of his asthma, but the
engineering knowledge he
gained drove inventions
and adaptions he made to
machines and systems for
the rest of his life.
Warren got his private
pilot’s licence, then a
glider towing licence in
1956. He had a share in
the German designed high
performance Weihe Glider
ZK GAE, in which he recorded
New Zealand’s first
recorded 100km+ triangle
flight in January 1959.
He flew from Burnt Hill
to Burnham to Highbank
Power Station and back to
Burnt Hill, a total distance
of 113km.
Using thermals, which
topped out at 5000ft, he
made good time until the
Highbank to Burnt Hill
leg.
Flying into a stiff
easterly he was at times
down to 600ft and at one
stage nearly had to land
in the middle of a cricket
match on the Glentunnel
Domain. There was no golf
course next door then.
Note that this leg took
1hr 10min of the total flying
time of 3hr 6min.
Being a farmer, Warren
had a good laugh when
he saw a farmer drilling
a paddock and steering
a very crooked course
watching the low flying
glider. - From Soaring NZ,
May-July 2019
Annie Denton wrote to
her son Warren in air crew
training camp, 1946:
People around the
district have taken some
Annie and son Warren Denton
Mounted regiment soldiers water their horses
in the Avon River on their way to World War 1
in 1914. Tommy Denton is reportedly one of the
soldiers, although it is unknown which one.
American Marines for a
few days.
Dr Hunt has three, Mrs
Graham two, Mrs Beamley
one, Mrs Ballaugh two
and so on, 19 all counted I
think.
They are to be at this
dance tonight.
Harry and C. Hickman
got on quite well with their
speeches last Thursday
night. Harry did not seem
nervous at all.
He said he very much
regretted that you were not
with him to meet so many
friends, and that went over
well – “hear, hear” and
“good old Warren” came
from all around.
The football club gave
him a leather folder with
writing materials in it and
the district gave him the
usual £1.10.
Harry’s rabbit traps were
in the shed and they have
disappeared. We think
they went the night of the
send-off . . . it was a dirty
trick when they knew we
would all be away. Billy
Monty is out in the riverbed
also, and they are all
getting big catches.
Legal Matters
Boundary Fencing
The Fencing Act 1978 contains the majority of the law regarding
fencing between neighbouring properties. However, it is possible for
property owners to enter into agreements or covenants, which may
be registered on the record of title and impact on subsequent owners.
If a fencing covenant is registered
after 1 April 1979 it will automatically
expire 12 years from the date it was
registered, unless it relates to local
authority land. If it was registered
before this time, it may run forever
with the land, therefore binding all
subsequent owners.
If there is no agreement between
neighbours to the contrary, then the
law provides the following:
1. Fences are usually to be
constructed on the boundary
line. There is provision for
compromise when the true
boundary is difficult to fence.
2. The cost of construction and
maintaining an ‘adequate’
boundary fence is borne equally
between neighbouring owners.
However, if one owner damages
the fence then usually the cost of
repairs will fall on that owner.
3. You can compel a neighbouring
owner to contribute to the
cost of a boundary fence by
following the procedures set out
in the Fencing Act. If the correct
procedure is not followed the
owner of the adjoining land will
not be liable to contribute to the
cost of the fence.
4. If you are looking to purchase
a section in a newly developed
subdivision, be mindful that
developers may exempt
themselves from contributing to
the cost of the boundary fencing.
Alternatively, they may have
already fenced (or will do so by
settlement) and may require you
to pay a contribution to that cost
in addition to the purchase price
of the section.
5. Some land covenants and
District and Regional Plans
regulate matters such as the
height, colour, and fencing
materials that are permitted.
You should be aware of these
restrictions before constructing
or modifying any fencing.
When purchasing a property check
the Agreement and the title to the
land to see whether or not there is
a fencing covenant or agreement
in place. If there is an existing
fence, consider the condition of it
and whether it appears to have
been constructed on the boundary
line. You may need a surveyor to
conclusively establish where the
boundary line is.
If you are unsure about your
rights and obligations in respect of
fencing, wish to provide notice to
an adjoining owner pursuant to the
legislation, or are in a dispute about
a fence, please contact us.
Please contact us to make an appointment
in one of the four convenient office locations
Darfield • Ashburton • Rolleston • Christchurch
Kate Warren (Associate)
Mobile: 0273843054
Email: kate.warren@tp.co.nz
Christchurch office: 03 374 9999
Ashburton office: 03 308 4188
Conveyancing, refinancing, leasing & property transactions, Land acquisitions, boundary adjustment
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12 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022

About 115 competitors,
aged from seven to over
60, turned out for race
one of the Lake Crichton
triathlon and duathlon
series on Friday evening.
Held by Selwyn Sports
Trust, the race was
based at Lake Crichton
just south of Dunsandel.
It was a warm and
sunny evening as
competitors gave it
their all across a variety
of long course, short
course, team, individual
duathlon and triathlon
events. All abilities
were represented,
from first timers to
those competitive at a
national level.
Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times
SPORT 13
Clockwise from above left –
Junior and open women’s
duathlon, long course,
winner Isla McPherson,
16, keeps ahead of Harvey
Johnson, 16, of Leeston.
Ben Airey, 16, of Springston,
won the long course
triathlon.
India Taylor, 13, of Lincoln,
in the short course triathlon.
Sarah McClure, 20, of
Leeston, won the women’s
long course triathlon.
Sam Draper, 16, of Lincoln
in the short course triathlon.
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SPORT
Impressive win
after overcoming
leg problems
• By Jonny Turner
AS FAR AS comebacks go, they
don’t get more impressive than
trotter Bitamuscle’s winning return
at Addington on Friday night.
First up since March and in just
his second start in more than a
year, the four-year-old powered to
a standout victory for driver Blair
Orange.
Punters had faith Leeston
trainer Paul Nairn could deliver
yet another masterful fresh-up
training performance by backing
the trotter into third favouritism
in a quality line up, cruising to
the line and barely asked for a
serious effort in the straight.
Perhaps the most impressive
part came after the race when the
generally reserved Nairn gave his
assessment of the squaregaiter.
“He is a very promising horse.”
Bitamuscle burst on to the
scene as a three-year-old, winning
his first three starts for breederowners
Marty and Vanessa Smith
and Shaun and Lynn Lissington.
But leg problems halted the
horse’s progress early last year.
“We had trouble with his knees,
but then we found out he had
a hairline fracture high up in a
splint bone,” Nairn said.
“It has been a great effort by my
vet – Sarah Daly – to get him back
to his best.”
– Harness Racing Desk
• By Susan Sandys
ROLLESTON’S Samuel
Guthrie is focusing on physical
fitness as he prepares for his
first Supersport 300 season at
the New Zealand Superbike
Championship.
It follows the 15-year-old
claiming the New Zealand
Grand Prix 250 production title
on his Kawasaki Ninja 250 this
month.
“I love the speed, thrill and
sheer closeness of road racing.
It involves more than just speed
though as you have to be both
physically and mentally prepared,”
Samuel said.
He said the weeks leading up
to the championship, starting
at Hampton Downs in March,
were necessitating a healthy race
diet, as well as gym strength and
cardio work.
He was also doing racecraft
training at track days, while
preparing mentally, having early
nights, and studying go-pro
footage of tracks in his upcoming
race calendar.
The preparation was
important, as every movement
counted at high speeds, which
reached in excess of 180km/h.
“Backing yourself to brake
just that little later to the corner
or getting on the gas that little
bit earlier than others to get
the advantage. Sticking to the
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Fitness key to life in the fast lane
race plan but adapting on the
go, as races can have all sorts of
changing situations.”
Last season, Samuel competed
in the superbike championship,
in the Supersport 150 class,
aboard a Yamaha R15 (150cc),
finishing the series second
overall.
He said winning the Bridgestone
New Zealand Grand Prix
title, at Mike Pero Motorsport
Park at Ruapuna this month,
was a dream come true. He has
been following in the footsteps
of his father Shannon, a longtime
rider who has raced at
a national level. His brother,
11-year-old Lucas, has also just
started racing.
Shannon encouraged anyone
wanting to get their kids, aged
seven and older, into motorcycle
road racing, to consider the
Motorcycling Canterbury
training programme.
Anyone interested can get in
touch with him at 021 353 159.
ON THE
GAS: Samuel
Guthrie races
his way to the
Grand Prix
title on his
Kawasaki Ninja
250 and with
his national
250 trophy.
PHOTO: MAD
ANGLES

Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 15
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
NEW LISTING
TAI TAPU Cossars Road
Serene, Tranquil, and Views
A much admired 4.1 hectare (more or less) bare land lifestyle block
will be a superb opportunity for discerning purchasers.
Panoramic views to the Alps and Port Hills, plus numerous potential
outstanding building sites.
Handy to Rhodes Park, community centre, tennis, netball and golf
club. In close proximity to popular country cafes, winery restaurants,
and an easy commute into the city.
For sale by auction (will not be sold prior).
2.00pm, Friday 18 February
Lincoln Event Centre
15 Meijer Drive
Lincoln.
Please note: A vaccine pass is required to enter the auction venue.
AUCTION GST Inclusive
2.00pm, Friday 18 February
VIEW By Appointment Only
Ron Ferguson
M 027 498 6256
E ron.ferguson@pggwrightson.co.nz
pggwre.co.nz/CHR35360
FINAL NOTICE
AMBERLEY Stage 11 Oakfields
The Grand Finale - 27 Sections To Be Auctioned!
Your absolute last opportunity to purchase in the ever-popular
Oakfields subdivision.
On offer is 27 premium sections ranging from 401m² to 642m².
Titles are scheduled for December 2022, giving you time to plan your
dream home. Protective covenants are in place to protect your
investment.
Stage 11 is an extension to Oakfields Subdivision which has been
thoughtfully planned, boasting views to Seavale Hills and Mt Grey.
You will be close to the array of amenities Amberley has on offer
including boutique shops, cafes, medical centre and supermarket!
Oakfields has been a popular choice where premium homes are
continually being constructed, green spaces are available and is an
easy commute to Christchurch or the airport and the outskirts of the
city.
Amberley offers a large variety of leisure and sporting opportunities
plus the bonus of a covered swimming pool currently under
construction. Several primary and pre-schools are in the area and our
retired population have an array of groups to become involved in
and help you ease into our awesome community.
Call us now for an information pack so you are prepared for Auction
Day.
AUCTION 11.00am, Wednesday 2 February
Rangiora RSA,
82 Victoria Street, Rangiora
Maria Rickerby
M 027 563 1733
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16 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
SEE AND STAY IN SELWYN
The festive season is over and the kids are back at school – book your weekend
break and discover some of Selwyn’s riches.
History, outdoor adventures, galleries, cafés – all within a few hours of Christchurch. Choose from
a high country station, to cabins or campgrounds. From motels in the mountains to hotels in the
townships, there is a place for everyone to stay.
Find your next adventure in Selwyn.
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early learning
and childcare
2022 EDITION
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18 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
Selwyn creates
opportunities
for
independent
learners
Families are spoilt for choice when it
comes to preschools and childcare in the
Selwyn district. While new subdivisions
are developing at a fast rate, new
facilities are being built to meet the
demand.
Whether seeking home-based care or
wanting your child to experience the
company of others, Selwyn has a wide
range of facilities available including play
centres, kindergartens, preschools, some
also offering before and after school
programmes.
Childcare centres in Selwyn are united
in their commitment to cultivate each
child’s natural love of learning and
inquisitiveness, fostering a positive
attitude to lifelong learning in the
children trusted to their care.
Centres follow the Te Whāriki New
Zealand early childhood curriculum with
some emphasising the Montessori or
Reggio Emilia approaches. Under the
Te Whāriki curriculum, partnerships are
formed between teachers, parents and
families so all facets of a child’s world are
embraced with a holistic approach taken
to their care and learning
The precious time in children’s lives
before attending school is one of
curiosity and exploration. Their minds are
like sponges as they look at the world
with eyes of wonder, eager little hands
stretched out to touch and learn.
The preschool and kindergarten
environment allows children to acquire
vital skills, developed by being around
other children their age. To listen to
others and express their own ideas,
make friends, share, interact with other
children and become accountable for
their actions.
Learning and play activities in preschool
and kindergarten encourages children’s
natural curiosity to explore, develops
their creativity and prepares them for the
challenges of school.
PLAY. LEARN. GROW. TOGETHER.
In this year’s Selwyn Times childcare feature, you’ll find many providers who aim to ensure children
have the best start possible, plus options for before and after school care for older children.
Check out the advertisements in this publication, visit their websites, and make appointments to
visit so you can make an informed choice for your child’s care and early learning development.
Growing, nurturing and inspiring tamariki
Hatch Early Learning Centre is a
beautiful modern and functional
purpose-built preschool in Prebbleton.
With a focus on high-quality education
and care, the Centre provides a
stimulating, challenging, supportive
and nurturing environment. Centre
manager and owner, Meri Wynen
says: “We offer a calm and inspiring,
natural play-based environment that
engenders a passion for life-long
learning. Hatch Early Learning Centre
is a safe space that incorporates
natural sustainable elements in its
design while encouraging exploration
and discovery – and supports each
child to reach their full potential.”
Hatch Early Learning Centre has a
Nursery with space for 12 children (3
months - 2 yrs), a Toddler Room which
can cater for a maximum of 24 children
(2 – 3.5yrs) and Preschool for up to 24
children (3.5 – 5yrs).
The Centre has separated rooms
for infants, toddlers and preschool
children with opportunities for
interaction between the age groups.
Learning at Hatch is unhurried to
allow time for conversations and
opportunities for children to learn and
grow as individuals.
“Children are at the heart of
everything we do. We provide a
welcoming home-like environment
where children have a sense of
belonging and families feel part of the
Centre’s community. Our dedicated
team support the whole wellbeing of
tamariki and help them to develop
into confident people who can actively
learn, challenge and aspire,” says
Meri. “We provide children with the
freedom to explore and make their
own discoveries while supporting
a sense of wonder and curiosity.
Our teachers delight in children’s
learning and love to discover and
learn alongside our children, and most
importantly to have fun!”
If you’d like to enrol your child or find
out more about the centre, phone: 03
260 2356 or email:learning@hatchelc.
co.nz or visit www.hatchelc.co.nz.
15 Norris Street, Prebbleton. Phone: 03 260 2356 email: learning@hatchelc.co.nz
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm www.hatchelc.co.nz hatchlittlelearners hatchelc
GROWING
realising the unique
potential within
each child
NURTURING
building a whanau
community through caring
and trusting relationships
INSPIRING
encouraging exploration,
wondering and creativity
within our environment

Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 19
Keeping under-fives busy
Five fun ways
to be more
active
Children need plenty of exercise and under-fives should be
encouraged to be active every day.
Sport New Zealand has created a range of brochures
aimed at parents and caregivers of under-fives to help
provide a variety of fun activities to get little children
moving.
The brochures, which are also available in te reo, cover all
ages and stages from birth to five years old, and have been
developed in consultation with parents and caregivers,
educators, and key organisations such as Plunket, the
National Heart Foundation, NZ Gymnastics and the
Ministries of Health and Education.
Topics include: Sun, safety and nutrition; Developing hands
and fingers; Developing self-esteem; Walking, running
and jumping; Developing language; Massage and touch;
Eyes need to move too!; Upper body development; Songs,
rhymes and finger plays; Tummy time, rolling and crawling;
Balance; Catching, throwing and kicking; and Using the
environment.
Developmental stages are followed, along with a range of
activities for parents and caregivers to actively engage with
their children.
To view the brochures, visit: https://sportnz.org.nz/
resources/active-movement-activity-guides-for-children-
0-5-years/
Being active will help your child
achieve and maintain a healthy
body weight. Being active has
many other health benefits and
can be fun for the whole family.
1. Walk, run and play with your
child. By being physically active
yourself you are setting a good
example.
If your child is not usually active
start with something fun like a trip
to the local playground. Walking
there adds extra steps into the day.
2. Instead of short car trips, try
walking, biking or scooting with
your child. Start by doing this once
a week and add more trips over
time.
3. Encourage your child to play
outside as much as possible.
4. Try to do something fun and
active as a family each week. Some
ideas are a walk along the beach,
roll down a grass bank, play tag, fly
a kite at the park, or take a trip to
the local swimming pool.
5. Limit the amount of time your
child spends watching TV or in
front of a screen to less than 1 hour
a day
Source: www.health.govt.nz
‘the Best little
PReschool in lincoln’
Situated in the heart of Lincoln, Melodies
is a small boutique preschool licensed for 34
children aged from 2-5 years old.
Our unique curriculum combines Te Whāriki
(New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum),
the Carl Orff Approach and a highly
creative music, dance, art and free play
experience that sparks imagination, curiosity,
engagement and FUN.
Melodies provides a wonderful nurturing,
caring atmosphere where children can learn
and develop at their own pace, with a low
child to teacher ratio ensuring a calm yet
invigorating environment where children
have a wonderful sense of belonging and
wellbeing.
Melodies Preschool has a dedicated
qualified teaching team that are passionate
about providing the best possible care and
early learning experiences for your child,
with a strong relationship with local primary
schools giving your child the ability to be a
confident and competent learner from day
one.
‘Tell me I forget, show me I remember,
involve me I understand.’ – Carl Orff
Ph: 03 325 2227 | Email enquiries to Nicky: info@melodiespreschool.co.nz | www.melodiespreschool.co.nz
27 West Belt Road, lincoln

20 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
Creating confident, competent
and active learners, healthy
in mind, body and spirit.
Following a wonderful year of refurbishment
inside and out, a fresh new MOE licence
and an incredibly positive first ERO review
under our new management, West Melton
Kindergarten Nursery and Learning Centre
is excited for 2022.
Abundant learning opportunities outdoors
With our huge natural outdoor area, so
many learning opportunities are abundant
just from the natural environment. When we
add in gardening, enjoy our own bike track,
enormous sandpits, playground structures,
nature nooks, cubby houses, and so much
more, it is full of exploration, discovery and
days of fun.
Being opposite West Melton School, we
have built a strong relationship together
and for our friends heading off to the
school, we create a smooth transition. Even
for children going to a different school, the
connection supports the understanding for
all children of the next learning step. Our
school leavers are welcome back for before
and after school care too.
Join us for the journey
Situated in the heart of West Melton, our
centre provides high quality care and
education in a loving, fun and interesting
environment. Inside our centre children
enjoy their journey of learning and discovery
in a well-resourced, well planned, and loving
environment.
Children transition through the nursery to
the kindergarten and on to the learning
centre, before heading off to school.
Each group is tailored to the stage of
development and what they need from us
to support their care and learning.
Experienced team
We have an incredible teaching team of
experienced Early Childhood qualified and
registered teachers with additional kaiako
placing us well above staff requirements
and at 100% qualification levels.
Our philosophy is inspired by
Te Whāriki (New Zealand Early Childhood
Curriculum), with a Selwyn District style.
We are proud of our centre, our community,
our children and families and we always
have open arms to welcome new friends.
Give us a call or pop in anytime to view
our facilities and meet our wonderful staff.
Phone 03 347 4132 or email:
info@westmeltonkindergarten.co.nz
West Melton Kindergarten,
Nursery & Learning Centre
• Fully funded ECE days for
3 & 4 year olds (Free) 9am to 3pm
• Full day care for babies, toddlers
and preschoolers
• Before and after school care
746 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton
Opposite West Melton Primary School
Phone 03 347 4132
info@westmeltonkindergarten.co.nz
www.westmeltonkindergarten.co.nz

Home based early childcare & out of
school programmes
Annies Nannies – Home based (in your or the
educator’s home), phone 366 8628
Busy Bumbles – Before, after school and holiday
programmes, phone 347 3031
CASPA & Papa Jacks – Holiday & afterschool
programmes, phone 349 9260
PORSE – In home childcare & educator training,
phone 0800 023 456
Selwyn Kids – Home based childcare,
phone 347 9089
Stems from Home – In home childcare & learning,
phone 0800 783 378
Burnham
Burnham Country Montessori, phone 347 6161
Burnham Nursery and Pre-School, phone 347 6874
Kidsfirst Kindergarten, phone 347 6707
Darfield
Annabel’s Educare, phone 318 7943
Annabel’s 3 yr old Kindergarten, phone 318 7948
Annabel’s 4 yr old Kindergarten, phone 318 8843
Darfield Preschool & Nursery, phone 318 8836
Darfield Playcentre, phone 027 627 8993
Dunsandel
Dunsandel Childcare and Pre-School,
phone 325 4543
Dunsandel Playcentre, phone 0274 863 169
Hororata
Hororata Playcentre, phone 027 407 8969
Kirwee
Kirwee Tree House Learning Centre,
phone 318 1818
Leeston
Active Explorers, phone 324 4115
Children First Pre School, phone 324 3396
Leeston Playcentre, phone 324 4161
Lincoln
Best Start Lincoln, www.best-start.org
Busy Bumbles, phone 347 3031
Giggles and Scribbles, phone 325 3350
Kidsfirst Kindergarten, phone 325 2700
Lincoln Playcentre, phone 325 6158
Lincoln University Childcare & Preschool,
phone 325 2287
Lincoln University Early Childhood Centre,
phone 325 2870
Lincoln Village Preschool and Nursery,
phone 325 7356
Melodies Preschool, phone 325 2227
Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre,
phone 325 2677
Prebbleton
Prebbleton Childcare, phone 349 9970
Prebbleton Playcentre, phone 027 538 7752
Hatch Early Learning Centre, phone 260 2356
Rolleston
Active Explorers, Rolleston, phone 347 4400
AKO Rolleston, phone 347 4480
Best Start Rolleston, phone 347 9850
Best Start Faringdon, phone 550 2076
Best Start Faringdon East, phone 0508 BESTSTART
Blossoms Educare, phone 0800 102 236
Bright Beginnings Montessori Preschool and Nursery,
phone 347 4474
Freckles Early Learning Centre, phone 347 0291
Kidsfirst Kindergarten, phone 741 4620
Lollipops, phone 347 3511
Neemo Childcare Centre, www.neemochildcare.co.nz
Paradise for Little Angels, phone 347 2054
Rolleston Playcentre, phone 347 0935
Selwyn Kids, phone 347 9089
The Cats Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery,
phone 347 9561
Three Trees Early Learning, phone 420 0786
Southbridge
Southbridge Playcentre, phone 324 2713
Tai Tapu
Active Explorers, phone 329 6507
Tai Tapu Playcentre, phone 329 6210
Templeton
Templeton Nursery and Preschool, phone 344 1220
West Melton
Annabel’s Educare, phone 347 1603 or 318 7942
The Cats Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery,
phone 741 1785
West Melton Nursery, Kindergarten & Learning
Centre, phone 347 4132
West Melton Playcentre, phone 027 265 2702
Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 21
Selwyn early learning and
childhood Directory

22 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
The magic of toy libraries
Ellesmere Toy Library, 184 High Street, Leeston
Email: ellesmeretoylibrary@gmail.com
Lincoln Community Toy Library, 158 North Belt,
Lincoln
Email: Lincolncommunitytoylibrary@gmail.com
Little River Toy Library, Little River,
Phone: 03 325 1961
Rolleston Toy Library, Community Centre Carpark,
Rolleston
Email: rollestontoylibrary@gmail.com
Kirwee & West Melton Toy Library, 26 High Street,
Kirwee,
Email: kptl.toylibrary@gmail.com
Springfield Sheffield Toy Library, Sheffield Plunket
Rooms, Tramway Road, Sheffield.
Email: sheffieldspringfieldtoylibrary@gmail.com
Darfield Plunket Toy Library, 1 Halkett St, Darfield.
Phone: 03 318 8586
Methven Toy Library, 59 Main Street, Methven Email:
toylibrarymethven@gmail.com
Rakaia Toy Library, 116 Railway Terrace West, Rakaia,
Email: rakaiatl@gmail.com
Paradise whanau
working in unity
At Paradise for Little Angels in
Rolleston it’s all about quality care
and education, where tamariki are
free to run, have fun, burn energy
and just be kids. In 2020, Paradise
owners Marianna and Michael Inch
were excited to receive on behalf of
Te Taumutu Runanga, a Maori name:
‘Puanga Kakaho’ which means the
blooms of the Toetoe.
Paradise whanau is always working in
unity, and the whakatauki, which has
come with our name, reflects on our
strong bicultural practices: ‘Ki te kotahi
te kakaho ka whati, engari ki te kapuia
e kore e whati’, which means ‘a single
stem or kakaho will break, but many
joined together are invincible.’
The main focus is on the central belief
that infants and young children are
free and equal human beings who
need time, space and the
right environment in which to
unfold, and in which to develop
a healthy sense of who they are
as individuals and valued members
of our society. This means that the
values of peace, curiosity, creativity,
unconditional love, respectful
practice, kindness and beauty are
non-negotiable. Marianna believes
the outdoor environment and outdoor
play are crucial to the development
of a healthy body, mind and spirit.
The children are free and encouraged
to play outside at any time and in all
weathers.
“All our teachers are carefully
chosen, ensuring they have
the special qualities needed to
nurture and care for children while
facilitating learning.”
Primary Caregiving 0-6 years
20 Hours ECE Winz Subsidy
Experienced qualified staff
Low teacher/child ratio
If you want your child to explore nature at its best,
experiencing trees and adventure gardens, water
slides, feel free to call Marianna or pay a visit to
Paradise for Little Angels.
Puanga Kākako
41 Marlowe Place, Rolleston | Phone 347 2054
www.paradiseforangels.co.nz

Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 23
An exciting new childcare centre
has just opened its doors in Rolleston
Purpose-designed and with enough space to
enrol up to 150 children aged 0-5 years, Neemo
Childcare Centre is more than just a normal
daycare. Neemo offers large spaces for children
with endless opportunities to learn, explore,
and experiment; a centre where parents and
caregivers are encouraged to take an active part
in their child’s early development.
Centre manager Kamini Shah says Neemo’s
philosophy is based on TeWhāriki, the early
childhood curriculum, and is influenced by the
Reggio Emilia approach to early learning. “Neemo
is a place where teachers, parents, whānau and
the wider community can come together to cater
to the needs of children during their vital years.”
Children at the heart of the centre
Kamini’s strong passion for teaching children and
making a difference in their lives has lead her on
a fulfilling journey where she has now created
three Neemo childcare centres – two successfully
running in Auckland. Kamini’s belief in using
natural resources and putting the wellbeing of
children ‘at the heart of the centre’ has allowed
her to create an inviting and warm environment
where children are respected, valued and
nurtured. Neemo offers interesting indoor
and outdoor spaces, beautiful and meaningful
resources, which are chosen very carefully while
making strong connections with nature and
fully supports children to learn more about the
sustainable world around them.
Natural timbers are used throughout the
centre for furniture, and wooden toys with
pops of colour add variety and just enough
excitement without over whelming or
overstimulating the children.
“Using natural timbers provides a calming
influence and allows children to focus,” says
Kamini. “It is also part of our sustainability
philosophy, where everything is natural and
can be recycled. It’s about making a difference
in a child’s life and teaching them to care for
the environment.”
Healthy eating habits encouraged
Involving the centre’s community is important
at Neemo. A chef will cater daily for the children,
and parents are encouraged to take part in the
healthy eating habits promoted by the centre.
There will be cooking competitions,
demonstrations and sharing of recipes. Kamini
says the centre’s food policy is to provide food
that is sugar and nut free, and by sharing healthy
recipes she believes they can help provide
consistency at the centre and at home.
“Parents are busy so they want to know how to
create meals that are quick, easy but also healthy.”
There is also a separate dining space, which
means busy children can leave their creations
or activities in place without needing to pack
up, which in turn lessens stress and promotes
continued creativity. Children are also actively
encouraged to take responsibility in the dining
area so they can learn independence and good
habits such as clearing their dishes away.
An environment that nurtures
creativity in children
At Neemo’s, staff are focused on caring for and
respecting infants and toddlers. This is aimed at
trusting the child to be an initiator, an explorer,
and a self-learner. They continually evaluate and
adapt the environment based on observations of
See our website: neemochildcare.co.nz Email: rolleston@neemochildcare.co.nz
how children are learning and interacting within
the environment. Any modifications to the spaces
are focused on children’s best interest. In addition
they believe in building strong relationships with
parents. As such, we define
ourselves learning from
each other and from our
children too.
Opening Discount
Receive up to 20% OFF
on your yearly fees
When you enrol within the first 2 months of doors opening
(Terms & conditions apply)
Email now to book a Centre viewing
E: rolleston@neemochildcare.co.nz

24 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
The Best Start to a Lifetime of Learning!
Looking for an early childhood centre that provides quality care and education for your child?
Enrolling your child at The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery West Melton or Rolleston will give them the best start to a
lifetime of learning! “We’ve had wonderful support from the local communities since opening 10 years ago in West Melton
and 13 years ago in Rolleston. We believe in constant learning and investing in professional development for ngā kaiako/the
teachers and plan to stay at the forefront of early childhood research, to keep improving and to do the best we possibly can
for our tamariki/children while they are with us,” says West Melton Centre Manager, Caitlin Millar. The centres are
purpose-built with spacious indoor and outdoor areas and a wealth of resources, enabling children to have lots of fun whilst
learning through play. With high quality teacher to child ratios, The Cat’s Pyjamas instils a culture of manaakitanga, kindness
and respect and creates an environment where children blossom and whanau/families feel a strong sense of belonging.
Both centres employ experienced, fully qualified early childhood teachers who care for and support children in their
development to become independent, capable and confident learners. “Ngā kaiako/ the teachers are our most important
asset here at The Cat’s Pyjamas. They work hard to ensure the best learning outcomes for all our tamariki/children so they
can have the best possible start in their lifelong learning journey,” says Caitlin.
Excellent Education Review Office (ERO) reports are testimony to the high quality care and education children receive. The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool &
Nursery offer high quality and affordable childcare. All children over 3 years of age are eligible to receive 20 hours free education.
If you would like to know more about The Cat’s Pyjamas centres,
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Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times
High ropes and adventure-based problem solving
is keeping kids active at the Rolleston Community
Centre these school holidays. The Selwyn Times
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Plenty still to come for
Summer Selwyn
Thousands of residents have been enjoying Summer in Selwyn events around the district, halfway
through the summer fun.
This year’s packed events calendar has seen a huge range of events from crafts to sports, movies,
and markets–with the Council still looking to run as many events as possible under the Red setting,
right up to the end of March.
Among this year's new events, ninja training was a hit, providing big smiles for the aspiring ninjas.
The annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic saw 1200 children and adults and even more teddies enjoying a fun
day out in the sun. Along with pony rides, face painting, bouncy castles and the annual teddy bear
parade children and bears were excited by a visit from Spiderman and a host of Disney princesses.
New events to come include social sport taster sessions at the Selwyn Sports Centre, learning
archery with the Ellesmere Archery Club, events about our environment with sessions on the
migration of Selwyn's bird flocks and native plant propogation, a Star Wars quiz and learning the art
of mixing your own mocktails for the adults among others.
The Council is reviewing all events and the possibility of these continuing under the Red setting.
With vaccine pass requirements in place it is hoped that many events can still continue, but some
may need to be cancelled, or will have capacity limits in place.
For a full list of events go to selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Council services and facilities
at Red setting
All Council services and facilities are now operating at the Red setting
of the Traffic Lights COVID-19 protection framework. All services and
facilities will be open as normal. However, there may be some changes
to capacity limits at some facilities, based on 1m distancing.
Events are being reviewed and some may be cancelled. Masks remain
mandatory in public areas. Vaccine pass requirements at public
facilities remain unchanged.
We will continue to update and advise any changes as more
information becomes available.
For updates see selwyn.govt.nz/covid19
Water sense
With the hotter, dryer weather we’re encouraging people to get smart with your water use to save
money and ensure we can all keep enjoying a reliable water supply.
Getting smart on when and how we water our gardens through simple habits improves garden
growth and means paying less on water rates, which have increased this year from .50c per cubic
metre to .60c per cubic metre. Smart watering and managing water use includes watering every
few days rather than every day and watering for shorter periods, for example watering for three
five-minute intervals over a couple of hours to let the soil absorb more water.
Checking for leaks in taps and hoses, using a watering can or hose rather than a sprinkler system
and ensuring sprinklers or watering systems are watering the garden or lawns not the pavement
also help with improving the effectiveness of your watering, to help your garden grow better while
using less water.
Opportunity to make a difference
with Selwyn Response Team
A chance to make a difference to people’s lives during emergencies
is being offered by the Selwyn Response Team.
The team, which responds on the front-line to Civil Defence
emergencies, is recruiting for new members and will be holding an
information evening from 7.30pm on Wednesday 9 February at the
Rolleston Council Offices.
Team member Robert Love says members will talk about how they
respond to Civil Defence emergencies such as earthquakes, fires
and floods and what’s involved in being a member.
“There’s a role for people from all walks of life to be doing. We’re not
asking for superhero stuff. Everyone brings their own unique skill
set and it’s great to have a range of experience. The team is very
keen to expand its diversity of responder to reflect the local Selwyn
community.”
It is part of the Council's Civil Defence Emergency Management
structure and members are trained to a national standard in
light urban search and rescue, flood response, storm response,
communications, and other specialist tasks.
The team responded to floods in Selwyn and Buller in May and July
last year, helping with evacuations, welfare checks and building
assessments. It has also responded to the 2019 Nelson fires, the
Christchurch mosque shootings and during the 2020 COVID-19
Level 4 lockdown helping people without places to stay, those living
in campgrounds, foodbanks and the wider community.
“It’s a great role for helping in the community, challenging yourself
and being part of a team that’s pretty driven to provide for the
community and learn new skills,” Robert says.
Love of Selwyn stays strong
Selwyn residents continue to rate the district as a great place to
live with a strong sense of community. For the fourth year in a row
the Council’s annual residents survey shows over 90% of people
rate Selwyn as ‘a great place to live’. The survey was released in
December.
In the 2021 survey, 92% of residents reported the district was a
great place to live – the same result as 2020 and consistent with the
results in 2018 (91%) and 2019 (93%).
Despite being the fastest growing place in the country, the sense
of community remains strong in the district, with three quarters of
residents saying they felt a sense of belonging and community.
Overall, 66% of residents rated the Council’s performance as good
or very good, up 6% from 2020 and consistent with the ratings from
2017-2019.
Residents were also asked to rate a range of services and facilities
the Council provides, with rubbish collection (93% rated good or
very good), playgrounds (90%), libraries (88%) and sewage and
wastewater services (88%), the highest rated.
Community facilities continue to be well used and enjoyed by
residents. Public halls have been used at least once in the past year
by 76% of respondents, while 85% have visited a park or reserve
and 63% have used the public library network.
In questions about customers’ experience in interacting with the
Council, 80% of customers found it easy or very easy to deal with
the Council.
When to water your lawn
Don’t irrigate: Between 6–9am or 4–9pm daily.
Check weather conditions before watering. While there
are no water restrictions at this time, we recommend
you check weather conditions before watering.
Watering your lawn during the middle of the day during
hot days, or when a nor’ west is blowing results in a lot
of water evaporating and watering in these conditions
is not recommended. Watering on a cooler, overcast
day is a better option as this provides the best
opportunity for water to soak into your lawn or garden.
Irrigate wisely
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
CC260122

Notices
RIVER WORKS ARARIRA/
LII RIVER
The LII drainage committee
has begun weed cutting of the
Ararira/LII River. Weed cutting
will be taking place through until
28 February 2022. River users
are asked to be careful during
this time as machinery will be
operating in the river. A weir/
Meetings
Restrictions on capacity and public access may apply under Red traffic light settings.
Public Forums: Council, Community Board and local committee 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.
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
BOARD MEETINGS
Malvern Community Board
Monday 31 January, 4-6pm
Darfield Library
Council Meeting*
Wednesday 9 February 1pm
Council Rolleston offices
ON THE
ROADS
On the Roads
barrier will be in place 200m
downstream of the Wolfes
Road boat ramp for this period.
This work is in accordance
with Environment Canterbury
consents CRC000818.1 and
CRC000819. If you require further
information please contact
Council Water Services team on
0800 SELWYN (735 996).
* Livestreamed on the Council
website and YouTube channel
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Coalgate-Glentunnel Reserve
Management Committee
Tuesday 1 February 7.30pm
Coalgate Fire Station
Widening of Weedons Ross Road begins
ALCOHOL NOTICES
Wilderness Lodge Arthurs
Pass Limited has applied for
the renewal of an on licence.
Objections to this application are
open until 8 February. For more
information visit selwyn.govt.nz/
alcoholnotices
Kirwee Recreation Reserve
Management Committee
Monday 14 February 7.30pm
Kirwee Recreation Reserve
Pavilion
Whitecliffs Township Committee
Monday 14 February 7.30pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
Weedons Ross Road between West Melton and Maddisons Road is being widened over the next five
months.
The work will be completed in four sections starting with the section from Kingsdowne Drive to Johnsons
Road and moving south, with the work due to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting.
While this work is under way a temporary one-way system will be in place on Weedons Ross Road through
the works area, with the road open to traffic travelling south bound (towards Rolleston). The one-way
system is scheduled to be in place between Kingsdowne Drive and Johnsons Road until early March.
Detours will be in place while these works are taking place.
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Tennyson Street is closed from south of 75 Tennyson Street (the Police Station) to 78
Tennyson Street and Rolleston Drive is one-way westbound for the upgrade of the Tennyson
Street and Rolleston Drive intersection. Detours are in place.
Wordsworth Street is closed from Shelley Street to Moore Street until 6 February for a watermain renewal.
A detour will be in place.
Burnham Road is 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.
Seal widening is taking place on Weedons Ross Road from Kingsdowne Drive to Johnsons Road. Weedons
Ross Road will be one-way open to traffic travelling south (towards Rolleston). A detour is in place.
Repairs are taking place on Telegraph Road from Essendon Road to Bealey Road.
Pre-seal repairs are taking place on Robinsons Road between Justine Drive and Selwyn Road and on
Greendale Road between Dip Road and Coaltrack Road.
Pavement repairs are taking place on Wards Road between Highfield Road and Kerrs Road.
Traffic management is in place for these works. Please take care around work sites and
follow site signage.
Follow the QR code with this story for a map of these works, or view our road closures
map at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures.
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Event Guide
ALL EVENTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW TO MEET RED TRAFFIC LIGHT SETTING
REQUIREMENTS. VISIT SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS FOR UPDATES.
Vaccine passes required for all ticketed events for those over 12 years three months old
Thursday 27 January
Darfield Skate Jam and
Picnic in the Park
Westview Reserve, 3.30–5.30pm and 5–7pm
A great way to introduce young people to skating
with free gear hire, prizes, music and coaching from
Cheapskates Skate Skool. All before our popular annual
community picnic with music, kids entertainment, a free
sausage sizzle, face painting and more.
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Thursday 27 January
Goal Setting Workshop
Te Ara Ātea, 6-8pm
Gain some extra inspiration and motivational skills
to set out achievable goals. Join us to develop some
new skills and strategies to plan for your future goals
successfully. Suitable for adults only. Free.
Bookings required, at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.
Thursday 27 January
Chinese New Year Paper Cutting
Lincoln Library, 4.30–5.30pm
Chinese New Year paper cuttings are a traditional way
of expressing blessings, wishes and hopes for the
year ahead. Learn about the Chinese New Year in this
paper cutting workshop run by members of the Lincoln
Chinese Church. Parental assistance required for young
children. Free.
Bookings required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events
Thursday 27 January
Chalk Art
Lincoln Event Centre rear carpark, 1–3pm
Calling all young art enthusiasts!
Create your own chalk mural and help decorate our
carpark for the afternoon. A fun, creative school holiday
activity for the whole family with prizes for the best
displays. $3 per carpark. Event is weather dependent.
Book at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Friday 28 January
Try Dive
Southbridge Pool, 10–11am
A quick introduction to the underwater world without
requiring any official qualifications. Try scuba diving in the
pool. Session includes 20 minutes of poolside training
and 30 minutes in the water. Limited spaces. $10 per
person. Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Sunday 30 January
Te Reo Bilingual Storytimes
Te Ara Ātea, 6–9pm
Nau mai ki tā tātou wā pānui ia mārama hei
whakaroko ki kā pūrākau Reo Māori, ki kā waiata i
Te Reo Māori anō hoki. Join us for Storytimes every
month to hear some wonderful stories and songs
in te reo and English. Free. Bookings not required.
Vaccine pass required. Red setting protocols are
in place.
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28 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
PETS & PAWS
Looking out for your
dog over summer
Summer is a great time to head to the
river with your dog but there are some
dangers lurking that owners should be
aware of when heading to the river. Rivers
not only have swift currents but at times
toxic algae that can be fatally poisonous to
your dog.
Teach your dog to swim
In Australia, there has been so
much concern about dogs drowning
in swimming pools, lakes and rivers
that new Learn to Swim dog classes are
popping up everywhere. Not all dogs
know instinctively how to swim. From age
two to five months, you can start teaching
your canine friend how to ‘doggie paddle’
and stay afloat.
• Never leave your dog unsupervised
around water; this also includes backyard
swimming pools.
• Start lessons in shallow water, a
paddling pool for a puppy or if in bigger
pool, ideally you should hop into the
water with your dog.
• Support your dog’s body, keeping its
head up and body straight, to allow it to
get used to the paddling motion.
• Your dog needs to use both his front
and back legs to paddle and stay afloat.
• Avoid swimming in water over your
own head as your dog may panic and
accidently push you under.
• Keep your swimming sessions short
as dogs can tire quite easily, especially in
rivers with swift currents.
• If your dog is a beginner swimmer,
then keep it on a long lead when at rivers
and lakes.
• Always bring fresh water from home
for your dog to drink.
Poisonous algae attractive to
dogs
While it’s fun to spend time at the river
with your favourite canine friend, you’ll
need to be on the lookout for poisonous
algae. Dogs are attracted to the smell but
if toxic algae are eaten, your dog may
become ill very quickly.
Signs of illness to look out for include
lethargy, muscle tremors, fast breathing,
twitching, paralysis and convulsions. Get
your dog to the vet as soon as possible.
The Land Air Water Aotearoa website
suggests that you should know what to
look out for.
“In parts of stony based rivers toxic
algae (also known as Phormidium) form
soft, leathery-looking mats on rocks in
the riverbed. These mats range in colour
from blackish/brown to dark green (it’s
quite different from normal harmless
green algae, which looks bright green and
often forms long strings).
These mats can come loose and wash up
on the edge of the rivers, or form ‘floating
rafts’ in shallow areas. As they dry out
they turn light brown or white and look
like dried leaves or cowpats. They produce
a strong musty smell, and this is when it
poses the biggest risk to our dogs.”
To find out what rivers and river areas
in Canterbury are safe for dogs and
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GARDENING
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/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-inmy-lincoln-section
Yellow admiral butterfly and in its pupae and larvae stages.
Butterfly attracted to nettle
THE YELLOW admiral
butterfly, kahu kōwhai
(Vanessa itea), is one of
two admirals found in
New Zealand.
THe other, the red
admiral, is endemic to
New Zealand.
The yellow admiral was
first collected in 1769-1770
when Captain James Cook
circumnavigated New
Zealand in the Endeavour,
but the butterfly is also
found in Australia, Lord
Howe and Norfolk Islands.
Admirals lay eggs on
stinging nettle (Urtica species)
that the larvae forage
on until they are ready to
pupate. Pupation sites of
yellow admirals are usually
away from the nettle
under an over-hang such
as the eaves of a house or a
branch.
Adults feed on nectar
from many flower species
but are fond of larger hebe
species and buddleja (butterfly
bush). The nectar is
a ‘reward’ from the plant
to carry the pollen from
plant to plant to carry out
pollination.
To attract these beauties
to your garden you need to
leave some stinging nettle
for the female admirals
to lay their eggs on and a
range of flowering plants
for the adults.
Two species of wasp
parasites are the yellow
admirals’ main natural
enemies in New Zealand.
One these species was
introduced by government
entomologists as a biological
control agent for cabbage
white butterfly, but is
now known to attack the
pupae of admirals.
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Are you ready to grow?
For real Kiwi gardeners who like
to get their hands dirty.
Don’t forget water
IF YOU are spending the
last week of the school
holidays away from your
garden, neglecting it can
lead to problems.
However, with careful
planning, these problems
can be reduced if not
avoided.
Firstly, try not having
your vege garden ‘peaking’
at this time, this may
mean not planting anything
new until you return from intensify. If necessary, reposition
your plants away from • Be regular when water-
hot summer months.
holiday or planting short
growing crops now which very sunny windows. There ing your garden. Little and
you can harvest before are watering solutions for often is best, avoiding the
heading away.
indoor plants such as drip hottest part of the day when
Mulch your garden and
potted plants with pea
straw or crushed bark.
It’s vital in maintaining a
healthy garden and hinders
water evaporation, keeping
the moisture in the soil.
As a guide, a good layer
of mulch should be applied
approximately 50-100mm
thick around plants.
Watering is an essential
part of a healthy gardening
over the summer months.
If you have an irrigation
system, install a timer or
ask a helpful neighbour to
water your garden while
you are away.
Don’t forget about your
indoor plants as they can
suffer as temperatures inside
spikes or water globes.
Alternatively, you can
place plants in the bathtub
with about 3-5cm of
water (depending on type
of plant) which will keep
them going for around two
weeks.
Some top tips when it
comes to watering you
garden throughout summer
are:
• With many plants (trees
and shrubs particularly),
if they are not watered
well and regularly over the
hotter summer months,
they will stop growing. If
you maintain a consistent
regime then you can expect
excellent results with continued
growth through the
plants are heat stressed.
Once a day in the early
morning or evening up to
three times a week should
be plenty.
• Some plants such as
roses do require deep
watering to encourage deep
root development. So apply
extra water to those plant
types in the early part of the
day. Avoid getting foliage
wet as this can promote
the spread of disease on
plants like tomatoes and
roses. Aim for the root zone
instead.
•Water until it begins to
puddle on top of the soil
which means the soil has
reached its water holding
capacity.
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Carnations add colour
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THERE ARE probably only a
handful of flowers the average
Kiwi could quickly name if put
on the spot – roses, daisies, lilies,
tulips and sunflowers, of course.
But, there would be a fair few
who would also throw carnations
into the mix. After all, this
flower has graced more than a few
bouquets and button holes over
the years, largely due to its array
of colours, as well as its ability to
stay fresh and beautiful longer
than other species.
Carnations don’t just make
good cut flowers, the national
flower of Spain also looks great
in the garden, adding a splash of
colour, as well as a country cottage
vibe.
So, if you’re keen for a graceful
garden, not to mention vases full
of flowers, don’t fret – you’ve still
got time to get planting as carnations
flower right through until
autumn.
Once you’ve got your seedlings,
it’s time to find the right spot.
Look for a sunny area with welldrained
soil and a high ph level
(6.5 to 7.5).
If your ph levels need to be
raised, add some garden lime
before planting, as well as nitrophoska
blue and peat to make
the soil friable.
STRIKING: Deadhead your carnations to promote
continuous flowering.
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If you want to make sure your
carnations feel right at home, try
finding some space next to pansies,
lobelia, petunia and viscaria,
which all enjoy the same conditions.
Once you’ve picked your place,
simply plant each seedling around
20cm apart.
In around eight weeks, your
plants should begin to bloom.
Don’t forget to deadhead them
to promote continuous flowering,
and trim them with a pair of
scissors if they start to go woody
or fall over.
For best results, avoid too much
watering as carnations have a tendency
to get fungus if the soil is
too wet. They are also very attractive
to cut worms (small brown
caterpillars), which crawl along
the ground and eat the bottom of
the plant.
Either watch out for these critters
and destroy them, or put a
small plastic container, such as
the body of an open milk container,
over the plant. This stops
the caterpillars from being able to
access its base.
Don’t forget to replant in spring
and autumn to ensure your
carnations flower and continue
grow well, you’ll be filling vases
for many more months to come.
Celery and leeks are
good companions
THEY SAY YOU get out of life
what you put in.
The same philosophy applies to
winter vegetables – celery.
To produce a plant with the
right taste and texture, this versatile
vege needs a bit of thought
put into soil preparation, growing
conditions and harvesting
technique. But when you think
about how many uses it has –
from soups to stir fries to good ol’
bolognaise – it’s definitely worth
the effort.
And if you want to enjoy it in a
hearty winter stew, now’s the time
to get planting.
Celery needs soil that’s well
drained and sweet (and in a full
sun position), so make sure you
add lime before planting. If you’re
equipped to measure ph levels,
the reading should be between
five and six.
Celery also grows best in a
garden that’s raised and filled with
potting mix – so if you can make
this combination happen, you’re
off to a cracker start.
Once your soil is ready, you’re
ready to plant, dig a hole approximately
3cm deep. Pop in
your seedling and use compost
to create a mound around the
plant. This blanches the base of
the stems and keeps them tender.
The good news is you don’t have
to keep mounding like you do
Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times
GARDENING 31
with some plants – just keep your
celery watered and that should do
the trick.
Plant each seedling 20-25cm
apart and continue this process in
rows across your garden.
Celery grows best this way,
making it a good companion
plant for dwarf beans, carrots,
spring onions, parsley and bok
choy. In fact, if you have any of
these in your garden and they’re
ready to harvest, celery is the
perfect replacement plant.
And if you’re a fan of leeks you
could mix and match with the celery,
with February also the time
for digging in this other winter
staple.
Now it’s time to play the waiting
game. Your plants will develop
slowly at first, before a growth
spurt sees them head for a final
flourish. In about 12-14 weeks,
your harvest should be ready.
•Here’s a tip: Slide your
thumb down the inside of the fattest
stalks and gently twist to pull
them off the plant. Don’t cut the
stalks off as the stumps left behind
will rot and hinder the health of
the whole plant.
You may notice the homegrown
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MY PRIDE AND JOY
Restoring an old caravan
When Steve decided to restore an old 1966 Freeway
caravan, he imagined it would take three months. It
took eighteen!
“The caravan looked alright. It had a bulge on the
right side where the bench had fallen down after the
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it had. When the wall linings were off and cabinetry
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along with new tail and park lights, axle and springs
to bring the caravan to warrant of fitness standard.
Aluminium bubble wrap was used for insulation,
which Steve says is extremely warm. The caravan’s
lights and fridge were rewired to 12 volt, allowing the
house batteries to run for three days before needing
to be re-charged, and a 150 watt solar panel was fitted
to the roof.
Internally, the caravan was lined with plywood.
Steve then constructed the internal joinery, including
a curved wall wardrobe, new kitchen bench unit,
double bed base to accommodate a comfortable
mattress, seat bases and a table. Badges, coins and
bank notes collected on Steve and Lyn’s travels, were
wedged between a resin cover and the Rimu table top.
Friends and family added their touch, helping
create some part of the caravan or gifting accessories
for its interior. New and recycled materials were
used, like the bench top from a friend’s caravan and
Rimu from a neighbour’s ceiling. The tail lights were
custom built and represent a 1961 Impala; the car
which will eventually tow the caravan.
“Only the chassis rails and one piece of wood by the
door are original,” says Steve.
Steve and Lyn often talked
about owning a retro caravan
to take on holidays. The 1966
Freeway cost $3,000 originally,
and around $18,000 to
renovate.
Steve says he is unlikely to
renovate another and suggests
anyone considering buying
a caravan to restore, check
underneath for rust in the
chassis and rot in the wooden
floor.
“Rot in the floor has probably
come from somewhere else so
there’s likely to be rot all the
way down,” advises Steve.
From dented and battered,
Steve has completely
transformed the caravan
into a stunning semi-retro,
comfortable holiday home
on wheels. However, he says
it is like an old car: there is
always something that could
be done.
The 1966 Freeway Caravan
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manufactured in Australia
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Keeping safe on the roads
this summer
Long hot summer days are finally here.
With that comes the desire to get out
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Check tyres for irregular wear and low
tread and ensure your tyres are inflated
correctly, based on the manufacturer’s
recommendation. Correct inflation
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keep your tyres running cool to avoid a
blowout.
Keep cool
Park in a shaded area or use a sunshade
to start your journey with a cool car.
Before setting off, open the car doors and
windows to remove hot air or run the air
con for a few minutes.
Keep up the fluids
On hot days your car engine will be
working hard. Before leaving, check brake,
automatic transmission, power steering,
windshield washer and coolant fluid levels.
Top up each reservoir and check hoses
and belts for signs of cracks and wear and
replace if necessary.
Humans also rely on fluids so to ensure
everyone’s comfort have plenty of water
on hand for all passengers. Insulated
containers are a great way to keep liquids
cool on longer journeys.
Watch the temperature
Keep an eye on your temperature
gauge while you are driving. If your car
is beginning to overheat, get to a service
station or mechanic as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, turn on your car’s heater
to take some of the heat away from the
engine. However, stop driving if the gauge
is in or near the red zone.
Put children and pets first
Never leave children or pets alone in a
parked car, even in a shady area or with
the window open slightly. In summer,
the car’s temperature can increase rapidly
within minutes, putting children and pets
in extreme danger.
Be aware of others on the road
During the summer months, more
people are on the roads. While driving,
be aware of your surroundings and
remain alert. You may be sharing the
road with campervans, cyclists, horses
riders, motorcyclists, and walkers. Drive
defensively and be prepared to slow down.
Watch for sun glare
Keep your windscreen clean and clear for
full visibility. Fill your windscreen washer
fluid and replace windscreen wipers if
needed. Use sunglasses and the car’s sun
visors to help block the sun from your
eyes.
Avoid alcohol
Summer is a great time to enjoy social
outings and barbeques along with a drink.
However, if you will be drinking alcohol,
don’t drink and drive; think ahead and
arrange another way home. Keep yourself
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Highlander hybrid worth the wait
I WAS LOOKING forward to a
Toyota Highlander hybrid drive
with much enthusiasm.
The fact it was delayed due to
the most recent Covid-19 lockdown
made the wait much longer
and only served to heighten the
anticipation.
That may seem like an odd
statement for someone who has
often admitted it took some time
to warm to the hybrid concept,
but Toyota’s most recent technology
and the inclusion of the
Highlander into the hybrid programme
here is most intriguing.
It’s no surprise that has happened,
Toyota has long offered
hybrid options in most of its
domestic market models, and
the Highlander, even though it is
sourced from the United States, is
no exception.
Toyota New Zealand has just
landed a new Highlander. I
evaluated the model most buyers
would relate to in the past – the
naturally-aspirated petrol V6
variant – in these columns in
October. This evaluation focuses
on a high grade hybrid Limited,
it comes in at $66,990, an extra
$3k over the Limited V6. Bear in
mind that there are three hybrid
models and two V6s, the entrylevel
GXL hybrid starts at $63,990
and finishes at $74,990 for the ZR
variant.
If there is one car that has
changed my perception on hybrids
it would be Toyota’s Camry
of the late-2000s onwards, it just
seemed so normal to drive and
if you didn’t look at the energy
consumption gauges you would
hardly tell there was a hybrid
driveline under the bonnet. Bear
in mind as well, it is much the
same driveline that is fitted to
Toyota’s ever-popular RAV4 and
several Lexus models.
The Highlander hybrid is one
smart piece of kit. Of course, the
fact it is a seven-seat sport utility
vehicle hasn’t been compromised,
it is a big car and welcomes its
occupants in family-friendly
manner, and if you have the rear
row of seats folded flat there’s a
cavernous load carrying area.
Of course, in Limited specification
the Highlander is loaded
with goodies, it is plush with its
leather trim (heated front seats),
satellite navigation, keyless entry
and ignition, radar cruise control
and electric tailgate. It also shares
a five-star Australasian New Car
Assessment Program safety rating.
Toyota’s hybrid driveline hasn’t
changed much in concept since
it first arrived in Prius, of course,
development over the years has
meant is has become far more
adaptable, more powerful, more
economical and the petrol/electric
process far more seamless.
Effectively there are three
petrol combinations for Toyota’s
hybrid series – its Yaris Cross gets
a 1.5-litre petrol engine, the Prius
as we have known it from day one
INFORMATIVE: Comprehensive display graphics are well
integrated into the centre dash.
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID: The Limited model is joined by two other hybrid variants
starting at $63,990 and ending $74,990.
gets a 1.8-litre engine along with
Corolla and CH-R, the RAV4,
Camry and Highlander all have
a 2.5-litre petrol engine. All are
hooked to the Synergy Drive system
that effectively is what makes
it a hybrid.
One of the reasons I was fascinated
with the Highlander hybrid
concept was through wondering
if the combined output would
be enough to transport the big
vehicle and a load of occupants
without struggling. Well, I’m
pleased to report even with a kerb
weight of just over two-tonne and
a full load, the Highlander drives
without feeling burdened.
Toyota claims power outputs
of 142kW and 242Nm from the
2487cc petrol engine, add in all of
the power from the front and rear
motors and you’ll find the outputs
are more than satisfactory.
Yes, the Highlander hybrid has
two electric motors, one which
works normally like it would in
two-wheel-drive hybrids, the
other sits over the rear axle providing
drive so that a traditional
Highlander buyer would keep
in touch with an all-wheel-drive
set-up.
It works well, I didn’t tackle any
off-road tracks, but I did drive
it in trail mode on a winding
shingle road near Coalgate to get
a feel of the system maintaining
grip on a loose surface. There was
never a point where I could feel
it working any differently to any
• Price – Toyota Highlander
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• Dimensions – Length,
4950mm; width, 1930mm;
height, 1730mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
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• Performance – 0-100km/h,
9.5sec
• Fuel usage – 5.6l/100km
traditional SUV of this type with
just petrol power and standard
four-wheel-drive modes.
On the seal there is a feel that
power is just transferring out the
front, but that is something you
really have feel for and under
normal driving conditions I’d say
it’s very difficult to detect.
The Highlander handles little
differently to that of its big V6
stablemate, it leans a little in a
corner due to its height (1.7m),
but movement over the suspension
is stable and controlled. The
spring and damper rates are a
good compromise between what
is needed for cross-country travel
and maintaining composure
when a tight corner is presented.
As much as the Highlander
hybrid clings to its grass roots
design, it excels in an area where
you wouldn’t think imaginable
from a big SUV – that is fuel
economy. The standard V6 is
now rated with an 8.8-litre per
100km combined cycle figure,
that is about what you expect
from a 3.5-litre petrol engine.
The hybrid, on the other hand,
is rated by Toyota at 5.6l/100km.
That’s easily achievable, when
I took the test car back to the
dealership after 250km, the dash
panel readout was registering a
7l/100km figure.
That was a good result and one
that came easily, I didn’t drive the
evaluation car any differently to
that of its stablemate, I ushered
in acceleration vividly when
needed and drove to my normal
parameters which generally aren’t
that fuel thrifty. On that subject,
the hybrid doesn’t lose out much
in acceleration, it will scamper
to 100km/h in 9sec, about1sec
slower than the V6.
The talk around hybrids at the
moment is the Government’s
Clear Car Programme discount
on plug-in vehicles. Of course,
the Highlander hybrid is not
a plug-in so it doesn’t qualify,
which to my way of thinking is a
little nonsensical, if the Government
is serious about getting new
car buyers thinking about fuel
efficiency then all hybrids should
be in the mix for a discount.
Nevertheless, the Highlander
hybrid is a giant step in Toyota’s
hybrid programme, it will most
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Public Notices
Skate ’n’ Splash
Today
Go along for some rollerblading
fun at the Selwyn Sports Centre
then head next door to play on the
inflatable obstacle course at the
pool. Under eight years – skating
9-10.30am, pool 11am–1pm;
eight-15 years – skating 11am-
12.30pm, pool 1-3pm; 16+ years
– Skating 1-2.30pm, pool 3–5pm.
An active day out guaranteed to
be lots of fun for all. Bookings
required, events.humanitix.com,
cost $5.
Selwyn Sports Centre and Selwyn
Aquatic Centre
Forms and Nature
Today
This exhibition explores forms
and nature through a photographic
lens, pottery, paintings and
etchings. Three artists – Jon Cullen,
Penny de Jong and Heather
Maxwell – showcase the world
through their own creative eyes.
The exhibition runs to February
13, after opening on January 19.
The gallery is open Wednesday to
Thursday 11.30am-2.30pm, Friday
to Sunday 10am-4pm.
Down By The Liffey Gallery, 1
James St, Lincoln
Goal Setting Workshop
Thursday, 6-8pm
Are you looking to gain some
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Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
skills to set out some achievable
goals? If so, then this is the workshop
for you. Go along to develop
some new skills and strategies
to plan for your future goals successfully.
Suitable for adults only.
Free, bookings required.
Te Ara Ātea
Summer Skate Jam
Thursday, 3.30-5.30pm
Head to your local skate park
to show off your moves, or learn
some new ones. A series of skate
jams in Selwyn skate parks kicks
off today. Take along your own
gear or hire for free. Coaching
available with experienced skate
instructors. Awesome prizes
up for grabs including a season
trophy – collect points at each
event to be in the running. Book
at events.humanitix.com
Darfield Skate Park
Picnic in the Park
Thursday, 5-7pm
The picnic in the park season
kicks off today. Spend a summer’s
evening at your local park with
music, fun entertainment for the
kids, a free sausage sizzle and
more. Book at events.humanitix.
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Westview Reserve, Darfield
Chinese New Year Dumplings
Friday, 10-10.30am, 10.30-11am,
11-11.30am
Chinese New
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Cutting,
Thursday 3.30-
4.30pm and
4.30-5.30pm.
Learn about
the Chinese
New Year in this
paper cutting
workshop run
by members
of the Lincoln
Chinese Church.
The cuttings are
a traditional way
of expressing
blessings, wishes
and hopes
for the year
ahead. Parental
assistance
required for
young children.
Free, bookings
required. Lincoln
Library
The year of the tiger begins
in February with the lunisolar
Chinese calendar. Learn how to
traditionally celebrate the Chinese
New Year while preparing and
sampling your own dim sum
dumplings with the Rolleston
Chinese Church. Free, book in for
your 30min slot.
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Try Dive
Friday, 10-11am
See what it’s like to breathe
underwater. This is a quick introduction
to the underwater world
without requiring any official
qualifications. A cool experience
to get you scuba diving in the
pool. Session includes 20min of
poolside training and 30min in
the water. Bookings required, limited
spaces. $10 per person.
Southbridge Pool
Broadfield Outdoor Movie:
Zootopia
Friday, 7-9.20pm
Grab your nearest and dearest
for a movie outdoors. From the
largest elephant to the smallest
shrew, the city of Zootopia is a
mammal metropolis. When Judy
Hopps becomes the first rabbit to
join the police force, she quickly
learns how tough it is to enforce
the law. Determined to prove herself,
Judy jumps at the opportunity
to solve a mysterious case. Unfortunately,
that means working with
Nick Wilde, a wily fox who makes
her job even harder. Take a seat or
blanket and chill out in front of
the big screen. Bookings at events.
humanitix.com
Broadfield Domain
Upholstery Workshop
Saturday, 10am-4pm
Learn how to upholster a chair
or bar stool with Steve from
McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery
Ltd. Suitable 8+ years. $20
per person Selwyn Libraries members,
$40 non-members. Bookings
essential. Payment on the day, or
in-library beforehand.
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Protecting native taonga species
with predator control in Arthur’s Pass.
To protect orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka from local extinction in
Arthur’s Pass and Lake Sumner area the Department of Conservation (DOC),
Rangiora District intends to carry out predator control over approximately 53,765
hectares of public conservation land. (Refer to the application area on map)
Description of the area
The Arthur’s Pass project area includes the Crawford, Polar, Poulter and Savannah
ranges, as well as the western ends of the Dampier and Studleigh ranges.
The southern boundary runs from near Binser Saddle in a westerly direction to a point
just past Douglas Stream. The western boundary then more or less follows the ridge
onto the Polar Range to Walker Pass, Mt Hunt and Worsley Pass towards Mt Koeti
before dropping down to the Minchin Bivouac and back up to Mt Byrne.
The northern boundary runs from Mt Byrne along the Crawford Range to the Lake
Mason Hut. The eastern boundary runs from Binser Saddle to the head of Lower Farm
Stream, follows the Poulter River East Branch across to Bull Creek and up onto the
Dampier and Studleigh ranges then down to near Lake Mason Hut.
The Arthur’s Pass and Lake Sumner area is predominately beech forest with open and
steep sided river valleys that extend to tussock lands and exposed mountain tops. It is
home to orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, great spotted kiwi/roroa, rock wren/
pīwauwau and yellowhead/mohua.
Why we are doing predator control.
Predation by rodents and stoats causes orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka and
other threatened native species to decline and, in some cases, they face local extinction.
DOC has worked closely with its Treaty partner Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnunga on desired
outcomes and consulted with stakeholders and the community.
Predator control works
In 2019 a similar predator control operation was undertaken. Since then, the wild
population of orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka in Arthur’s Pass and Lake
Sumner has grown from approximately 150-200 to just over 300 birds.
Method of predator control
This is a republication of earlier notices for the Arthur’s Pass operation which advised
that work would begin from the 2nd of December 2021.
The public are advised that helicopters will begin the aerial application of baits containing
biodegradable 1080 over the area shown on the map at the first suitable opportunity.
Non-toxic prefeed bait will be applied 5-7 days beforehand to entice the rodents to eat
the pellets.
Non-toxic pre-feed baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 2 cm in length and
sandy coloured (not dyed). Prefeed contains a cinnamon lure to attract rodents.
Toxic baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 2 cm in length. They are dyed
green to deter birds and contain a cinnamon lure to attract rodents. Each toxic bait
contains 0.15% of sodium fluoroacetate (1080).
The aerial operation uses calibrated buckets and GIS mapping technology to ensure
bait drops in the designated area. Please see map attached.
The pesticide is poisonous to humans and domestic animals. Always remember:
• DO NOT touch or eat the bait
• WATCH CHILDREN at all times
• DO NOT EAT animals from this area
• Toxic baits and carcasses are DEADLY to DOGS
Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access ways
in the above areas. Warning signs indicate that pesticide residues may remain in baits
and carcasses, possibly for more than six months.
All work is weather dependent and people intending to visit the affected area before
31/03/2022 are advised to check the VFML and DOC websites for the status of the
operation, and/or seek up-to-date information from the DOC office in Rangiora.
If you suspect poisoning
Always contact: Your local doctor or local hospital or the National Poisons Centre:
0800 764 766 (urgent calls) or 03 479 7248 or dial 111.
For further information, contact the Arthur’s Pass Operation Controller:
Vector Free Marlborough Limited
PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241
Free phone: 0508 548 008
Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz
A detailed map of the application area may be viewed at the following locations:
DOC’s Rangiora Office, and DOC’s website for pesticide summaries and the Vector
Free Marlborough Limited website:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticide-summaries/
http://www.vectorfree.co.nz/current-aerial-operations.html
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021 073 2624
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Contact Us 1543 Springs Road, Lincoln
021 241 7908 sales@mainscape.co.nz
Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Sat 8am - 3pm
shelterbelt trimming
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Mobile 0274 323 943
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Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 39
Phone our local team 03 379 1100
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jflattery@xtra.co.nz
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021 073 2624
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389 9230
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Long term tenant (14 years).
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Would consider exchange for
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Phone Rick
021 376883
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hall.coffey@xtra.co.nz
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Here’s your opportunity to join our dynamic,
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For further information or tell us about
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Situations Vacant
WHAT’S YOUR
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Guess what? We’ve got something for you -
something that’ll help you get the things you
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got the job for you this season.
Right now we’ve got heaps of options for
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even need experience to join us. The crew
here at Rakaia are legends, and they’ll teach
you everything you need to know to smash out
the work and build up some handy-as skills.
We reckon you’ll enjoy it here. We put the hard
yards in, but we have fun doing it. So if you like
a few laughs with a team who’ve got each
other’s backs, you’ll fit right in.
Speaking of fit…you’ll need to be! And reliability
is another big one for us. It’s important that
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So, what do you say - keen on some good
money, a great crew and being part of a
business that can take you places…if that’s
your thing? Sweet - get in touch and let’s turn
those reasons for working into a reality.

40 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
STYLE & QUALITY
FOR LESS
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Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 41
THE
SALE
28 JANUARY–6 FEBRUARY
TEN DAYS OF SAVINGS
ALL DEPARTMENTS
STARTS FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 10AM
WOMENSWEAR | LINGERIE | WOMEN’S SHOES | ATRIUM
CONTEMPORARY LOUNGE | ACCESSORIES | COSMETICS
CHILDRENSWEAR | TOYS | MENSWEAR | STATIONERY
ACTIVEWEAR | MENS SHOES | BED, BATH & SPA | PANTRY
HOME & LIVING | COOK & DINE | POTTERY BARN | WEST ELM
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

42 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
SHOP THE SALE FOR 10 DAYS OF SAVINGS
50% OFF
SELECTED
WOMEN’S
CONTEMPORARY
LOUNGE
50% OFF
SELECTED
WOMEN’S SHOES
adidas, all saints, marle, american
vintage, assembly label, blak, c & m,
twenty seven names, g-star, huffer,
karen walker, kowtow, ksubi,
polo ralph lauren, salasai & more
50% OFF
SELECTED
WOMENSWEAR
acler, aje, trelise cooper, marc cain,
camilla & marc, coop, cooper,
ginger & smart, jac + jack,
juliette hogan, maison, see by chloÉ,
self portrait, taylor, ted baker & more
chaos & harmony, ted baker, kathryn wilson,
ara, rieker, bresley, eos, tommy hilfiger &
tommy jeans, lacoste, ecco, adidas, new
balance, sol sana, beau coops & more
50% OFF
SELECTED
HANDBAGS
yu mei, sans beast,
radley, saben,
see by chloÉ, oroton
& more
40% OFF SELECTED
COSMETICS
bobbi brown, m.a.c,
clinique, esteÉ lauder,
elizabeth arden,
clarins, guerlain,
dermalogica & more
50% OFF SELECTED
LINGERIE, NIGHTWEAR
& SWIM
calvin klein, berlei, hanro,
simone pÉrÈle, jockey,
triumph, saturday the
label, cottonreal, ginia,
la marquise, seafolly,
sunseeker, tommy hilfiger
& more
50% OFF SELECTED
BEAUTY
the aromatherapy co.,
real techniques, ethique & more
...AND SO MUCH MORE

Wednesday January 26 2022 Selwyn Times 43
SHOP THE SALE FOR 10 DAYS OF SAVINGS
50% OFF
SELECTED
MEN’S
CONTEMPORARY
LOUNGE
50% OFF SELECTED
ACCESSORIES
karen walker jewellery,
dyberg & kern, brixton,
edblad, pilgrim, brixton,
stolen girlfriends club
& more
30–50%
OFF
SELECTED
COOK & DINE
cookware & serveware
30–50% OFF
SELECTED
MEN’S SHOES
r.m. williams,
julius marlow,
ecco, armani
exchange, rieker
& more
50% OFF
SELECTED
BED & BATH
huffer, g-star,
ksubi, all saints,
assembly label,
ben sherman
& more
50% OFF
SELECTED
MENSWEAR
r.m. williams, tommy hilfiger,
joe black, ted baker, gazman,
cambridge & more
towels,
duvet covers,
sheets
& more
50% OFF SELECTED
TOYS
...AND SO MUCH MORE

44 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 26 2022
50% OFF
SELECTED
WEST ELM
& POTTERY BARN
30–50% OFF
SELECTED
CHILDREN’S,
BABYWEAR & TEEN
50% OFF
SELECTED
ACTIVEWEAR
SHOP THE SALE FOR
TEN DAYS OF SAVINGS
ALL DEPARTMENTS
28 JANUARY–6 FEBRUARY
EXTENDED STORE HOURS
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY / 10AM–7PM
SATURDAY 29 JANUARY / 9AM–6PM
SUNDAY 30 JANUARY / 10AM–5PM
NORMAL TRADING HOURS RESUME: TUESDAY 8 FEBRUARY
WWW.BALLANTYNES.CO.NZ/OPENING-HOURS
Stay energised during the sale.
Visit us on the ground floor
of the Lichfield Street Building.
Open 7 days a week.
Phone : 03 378 1960
www.ballantynes.co.nz
City Mall, Christchurch. PHONE (03) 379 7400

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS
THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT
INSIDE
PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY
Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 26TH JAnUARY, 2022
Architectural elegance with panoramic views
5 2 2 1 3 2
Spoiler alert. This spectacular new build’s stylish design and
effortless cool has the wow factor.
Engaging aesthetics of warm cedar, meeting clean lines of
crisp white plaster finishes, together with subtle angles
and feature windows, make a visual statement within the
prominent Te Whariki area. The upper-level master suite is a
private oasis with its panoramic views of mountains wetlands
and life in Lincoln, setting it apart from its single storey
peers. Sharing these vistas is the adjoining room with a view,
conceptualised as an office, or relaxation space with all the
credentials to be a nursery or 5th bedroom. You decide.
Downstairs, the geometry of pitched ceilings and over height
doors in the open plan kitchen living and dining area, create
a spacious feel flowing through to the adjoining lounge
or media room. Warm tones, cleverly illuminated through
skylights, stacker doors and fixed lighting, create a luxurious,
light and warm feel complimented by a magnificent stone
fireplace where many a story will be told.
Engineered stone benchtops, galley kitchen, integrated drinks
fridge and hidden butler’s pantry including functional storage
and a sink provide the remaining ingredients creating an
elegant social hub to make long lasting memories.
Three large bedrooms with fitted storage, (one with a hidden
surprise), are serviced by the family or guest bathroom,
featuring tiled showers, deep bath and undertile heating
24 Te Raki Drive, Lincoln
making this a luxurious space.
A multitude of storage options will keep your life organised,
none more so than the garage. With an extra long bay
leading to a drive thru, the insulated walls, carpet and redline
decorative ply finish makes this ideal space for entertainment,
home business, mancave or even vehicles!!
This property needs to be sold on or before auction day, and
with features too many to mention here this property needs
to viewed to be truly appreciated. I look forward to showing
you around.
AUCTION: Wed 9 Feb 2pm Russley Golf
Club, 428 Memorial Ave (unless sold prior)
harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz/RL2593
Stu Jones
Contact:
Mobile: 027 385 4321
Phone: 03 347 4711
Email: stu.jones@harcourts.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Viewing: See website for viewing times
LIVING
IN WEST MELTON,
SELLING
IN CANTERBURY
Locally
Successfully
Call me today for all your real estate needs.
027 385 4321 | 03 347 4711
stu.jones@harcourts.co.nz
Rolleston Office
Stu Jones Harcourts
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Leeston 215 Harmans Road
The kiwi dream beckons
This 6.8ha versatile property has the potential to provide you with a wonderful way of life within a great community.
Horse lovers will have their eye firmly on this gem that is equipped with equestrian features that include a 725-metre
race track and a dual-use stable/storage shed with power, water and four loose boxes. The comfortable home is
well-appointed with plenty of scope to modernise and add value. Leeston township offers the usual range of
amenities including a medical centre, library, supermarket and shops plus an excellent primary and secondary
school. Even more services, shops, cafes and restaurants are within a short drive to either Lincoln, Rolleston or
Hornby.
bayleys.co.nz/5517499
3 1 1 4
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 23 Feb 2022
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Lincoln 289 Tancreds Road
Lifestyle splendour
Set well back from Tancreds Road, this beautifully presented 4 hectare lifestyle property offers a quiet and peaceful
setting favourably positioned between Tai Tapu and Lincoln. Catering to a lifestyle of recreation and relaxation, the
layout features two living areas, dedicated guest wing, an office, a striking internal courtyard and show-stopping
indoor salt water swimming pool. The property has its own well, five paddocks, a lean-to shed for horses and a
standalone second double garage with three-phase power ideal for the home handyman. Additional to its idyllic
location, are numerous shops and cafes, family oriented activities, schools and sports grounds close by and central
Christchurch city is within a comfortable 20 minute commute. Our vendors already have their next plans in place, so
now is the time to secure this exceptional property.
bayleys.co.nz/5517416
4 3 3 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 16 Feb 2022
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

7
Motukarara 15 Park Road
Rural retreat, short commute
Sitting comfortably on 8.8ha (approx) of desirable lifestyle land, this spacious family home is light and tastefully
decorated throughout. The land has exceptional shelter belts, a rural outlook by the Port Hills, new gravel driveway
and many established trees. Four bedrooms split over two levels, master with ensuite and a further two family
bathrooms, four bay shed and equestrian arena. Zoned for Tai Tapu Primary and Lincoln High.
bayleys.co.nz/5517489
4 1 3 2
Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 10 Feb 2022
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Phone for viewing times
Tim Dyer 027 495 0979 tim.dyer@bayleys.co.nz
Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889
urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Boundary lines are indicative only
Prebbleton 523 Shands Road
Live-work-play
On the city's fringe, this well-maintained and impeccably presented 5,412sqm mini lifestyle property is only a minute
away from both north and southbound motorways and city commuters can be in the office within approximately 15
minutes. The home has been updated and refurbished over the years. Equipped for equestrian pursuits with a sand
based arena, stable, wash-down area, a well and three paddocks. The standalone three-bay garage and a four-bay
shed with extra height roller doors provide plenty of workshop space, storage and options. Additionally there are
several handy small utility sheds. For those with a home-based business, it simply doesn’t get much better. We
expect a strong level of enquiry - register your interest early.
bayleys.co.nz/5517125
3 1 1 5
Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 17 Feb 2022
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Phone for viewing times
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

8
Rolleston 30 Bavaria Drive
King-sized luxury living
A whopping 338sqm in size and positioned on a 1,004sqm section, the property provides exceptional living. To start
with, the huge driveway, has designated parking for a boat or caravan, whilst the triple car garaging is certainly the
'icing on the cake'. Then there's the 'dream' kitchen... it is highly spec'd with Corian bench tops, a 90cm freestanding
Electrolux oven, two Bosch dishwashers and an enormous butler's pantry. The main living area is beautiful and
showcases a high cathedral ceiling with skylights and a feature stone wall. There is an adjacent formal lounge which,
in addition to the living room, provides access to the 'al fresco' entertaining area. All four bedrooms are superspacious,
with the master suite boasting a large dressing room. A new job opportunity is taking the vendors away
from their stunning home but, for you, there's now the chance to buy it and enjoy it as they have.
bayleys.co.nz/5517482
4 2 2 3
Auction (unless sold prior)
12pm, Thu 3 Feb 2022
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View 5.30-6pm Wed 26 Jan
& 12.30-1pm Sun 30 Jan
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Rolleston 4 Bellbird Place
Settle down in style
Located in Levi Park, this 218sqm build also excels in aesthetics, décor and form and function. The kitchen which is
equipped with a versatile breakfast bar, crisp splashback and walk-in scullery. An expansive lounge and dining zone
links effortlessly with the outdoors where the 800sqm parcel includes a generous deck ample capacity for hosting
guests and entertaining family. A separate lounge offers additional space and privacy, while a custom-built office
space could make up a fifth bedroom if needed. Two stylish bathrooms support the home’s four double bedrooms,
one of which is the well-appointed master that enjoys an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and direct access to the
outdoors. This beautifully established home is within reach of Rolleston’s exceptional and growing list of amenities
and should you wish to venture further afield the Southern Motorway will whisk you into Christchurch City.
bayleys.co.nz/5517497
4 2 2 2
Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 17 Feb 2022
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Phone for viewing times
Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889
urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz
Tim Dyer 027 495 0979
tim.dyer@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

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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,
the kind you
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EMILY COOPER
021 022 79626
EVAN MARSHALL
027 221 0910
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
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021 225 9323
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027 495 0979
URSZULA BEDGGOOD
027 338 7889
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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!
Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Rolleston
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Extra sheds for cars
Land 2 acres
Price $800,000 - $1,000,000
Contact
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Selwyn
Lifestyle property
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Land size around 15 acres
Any price considered
Contact
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Selwyn
3 bedrooms
Section 400m2 plus
Price up to $660,000
Contact
Paul Dodds 021 210 5559
paul.dodds@raywhite.com
Tai Tapu
3-4 bedrooms
Large section
High $600,000’s to low $700,000’s
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms, 2 living areas
2 bathrooms
Home around 180m2 - 220m2
High $800,000’s to low $900,000’s
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln
4 bedrooms, 2 living areas
2 bathrooms
Home around 190m2 - 240m2
High $900,000’s to low $1,000,000’s
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Prebbleton/Lincoln
3+ bedrooms, super sunny
3 car garaging or 2 plus workshop
Section 600m2 plus
Price $800,000 - $1,000,000
Contact
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
Prebbleton/Lincoln
Section
4000m2 plus
Price $600,000 - $900,000
Contact
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
Rolleston
Section
600m2 plus
Price up to $420,000
Contact
Ramee Kaur 022 345 3938
ramee.kaur@raywhite.com
West Melton
Lifestyle property
3-4 bedrooms
Land size 4 hectares
Price up to $1,400,000
Contact
John Galt 027 461 9345
john.galt@raywhite.com
West Melton
4 bedrooms, 2 living areas
Double or triple garaging
Section 1000m2 plus
Price up to $1,200,000
Contact
John Galt 027 461 9345
john.galt@raywhite.com
West Melton
Lifestyle property
Two dwellings for extended family
Price up to $1,300,000
Contact
John Galt 027 461 9345
john.galt@raywhite.com
Selwyn
3 bedrooms
Good size section
Price up to $650,000
Broadfield/Lincoln/Prebbleton
Lifestyle block
4 bedroom family home
Price up to $2,000,000
Prebbleton & Surrounds
3-4 bedrooms
Section 1000m2 plus
Price up to $1,300,000
Rolleston
180m2 - 210m2 home
600m2 - 800m2 section
Price up to $900,000
Contact
Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282
georgia.schofield@raywhite.com
Contact
Jackie Wither 027 450 3777
jackie.wither@raywhite.com
Contact
Jackie Wither 027 450 3777
jackie.wither@raywhite.com
Contact
Greg Brockbank 021 262 9761
greg.brockbank@raywhite.com
West Melton
250m2 plus home
1000m2 - 2000m2 section
Price up to $1,200,000
Contact
Greg Brockbank 021 262 9761
greg.brockbank@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms + study in a quiet street
Approx. 300m2 on 1000m2 section
3 car garaging or great O/S parking
Price up to $1,400,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms in a quiet street
Okay if it is a ‘doer upper’
Section 800m2 plus, O/S parking
Price up to $950,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston& Surrounds
4+ bedrooms
Dual living preferred
Section 700m2 plus
Price up to $1,000,000
Contact
Felicity D-C 027 779 9006
felicity.dc@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
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[Edition datE]
Marketing your property
– what does it mean?
Marketing a property is
more than presentation
and advertising.
Conceptually, marketing is
identifying what prospective buyers
are looking for then providing this. For
example, larger homes and sections
may appeal more to families. Young
couples starting out, generally have
tight budgets leading them to smaller
properties, while older people may be
looking to downsize.
Brand new has a particular appeal
however there will always be a market
for established homes. Having a
picture in your mind of the type of
buyer will help in determining the
features to emphasise.
If repairs and maintenance need
to be carried out before putting the
property on the market, seek the
advice of a real estate agent. They
can advise on what tasks are worth
completing and what might be
unnecessary expense.
Installing a new kitchen or changing
the carpet may lift the house but will
the expense be recouped in the sale
price? On the other hand, modernising
an outdated kitchen or bathroom
could make a huge difference to
the look of the place. Avoid going
overboard unless the capital value of
properties in the area justifies this.
Real estate agents are in contact with
prospective buyers so aware of what
they are looking for. Draw on their
expertise and advice to help make the
most of the selling opportunity.
Establishing a relevant and fair price
for a property is important. Most
agents calculate this based on the price
properties in the area have sold for,
and what a particular property has to
offer. A unique or exceptional property
may justify a higher price, though
run-down properties can gain more
than they appear to merit. This might
be due to the area or other factors that
suggest a good investment.
When promoting a property, mix it
up and be creative so your property
stands out from the rest. TradeMe
is a must; checked by most people
looking to buy. Present the features the
property offers as benefits to potential
buyers.
Erect a sign outside the property.
People stop and look at photographs
and this might spark sufficient
interest for them to visit an open
home. Spending a fortune on massive
advertising campaigns in every media
might seem a way to attract potential
buyers but may be an unnecessary
expense without the return. A better
philosophy could be a little often.
This will depend on the value of the
property, your budget and how best to
reach target buyers.
Buyer perception is also significant.
For example, properties that sit for a
while can become stale. Resting the
property by taking it off the market for
a short time, then relisting perhaps in
spring or when sales in the area appear
to lift a little, can make a difference.
However, if a property does not sell
immediately there is no need for panic
or dropping the price. It may simply be
that the right buyer has not yet come
along. If the mix is right your property
will sell.
If a property does not sell
immediately there is no need for
panic or dropping the price.

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NEW LISTING
Darfield 11 Torlesse Crescent
Light, bright and sure to
delight
Sun-drenched and character-packed, this lovely
180sqm (approx) family home has three double
bedrooms, a well-appointed kitchen with modern
appliances and updated family bathroom. Natural
light streams into the living area via large windows and
sliding door gives easy access to a private, covered
deck. Log burner and two heat pumps. Set upon a
851sqm (approx) fully-fenced section with established
gardens. Separate laundry and double, internal access
garaging complete the appeal.
3 1 1 2
For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty
(unless sold prior)
10am, Wed 9 Feb 2022
42 South Terrace, Darfield
Phone for viewing times
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
bayleys.co.nz/5517490
REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS
228 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston
1 Cloverlea Court, Rolleston
One MOre Listed!
Laid Back Luxe!
Deadline Sale: all offers to be presented 3pm 17th February (unless sold prior)
Showcasing exceptional appointments and eye-catching qualities, this sprawling 5 bedroom residence set on 1456sqm
provides an outstanding family lifestyle and is sure to impress on numerous levels.
Timeless brick and timber encase the home, while a tiled entrance and personality infused contemporary décor awaits
indoors. The open plan kitchen, decorated in country inspired tones, is a bright and welcoming space with floor to ceiling
bifolds, walk-in scullery and a generous island that provides a central hub where family life will revolve. Interconnecting family
living and dining spaces are boosted by an adjacent formal lounge with gas fire, which can be closed off or opened up as
the occasion requires. A sizeable office with separate private entrance provides a wealth of options for the self-employed or
those needing a designated work-from-home zone.
The large offering of land naturally provides generous garaging and an abundance of space for outdoor entertaining and
unwinding, with the inclusion of an outdoor spa pool for relaxing under the sun or stars.
Uniquely appealing, this property will attract a wide range of buyers, and commands your earliest viewing. Contact Mike
today for more information
enquiries Over $849,000
suburban sanctuary of style!
Constructed in 2017 and set across two levels, the this well crafted residence features five bedrooms with inbuilt
soundproofing for effortless liveability and enhanced privacy. Two of these are situated upstairs and enjoy the natural light
delivered by a Velux skylights, while the smaller fifth bedroom could easily be utilised as a study should you require. The
north-facing living zone is configured to please, with the modern kitchen, lounge and dining area all naturally interacting. It
is also perfectly placed to overlook the garden, which is accessed via an expansive triple ranch slider and superbly sheltered
courtesy of established native trees. 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 675sqm site is superbly sized, with its double gate access for a boat, internal access double garage, and garden shed,
ensuring there is ample space and storage.
The highly motivated vendors are eager to achieve a sale, with settlement preferred towards the end of January 2022.
Contact Mike for more information
68 rolleston drive, rolleston
0800 645 346
www.oneagencyres.co.nz
Mike Goatley
027 249 5561
Wade Goatley
027 749 6468
shane Jarvis
022 130 0766
Wayne McFarlane
027 337 6093
Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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Dunsandel 227 Hunters Road
New Listing
Larger Lifestyle with Income
From the moment you arrive down the tree lined driveway into this stunning lifestyle property you'll be sold. Located
near Dunsandel is this large spacious family home set in established park like grounds on 30 hectares of prime land.
A spacious well-appointed 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with 2 separate kitchens and 3 separate living spaces, well
suited to the larger family or generational family living. Complemented by a centrally located laundry and internal
access double garage plus additional detached double garage and a large sheltered courtyard. Set up with easy care
in mind, having a large solar power system running the house and 3 robotic lawnmowers which help maintain this
sheltered oasis.
5 bay (20m x 10m) fully lockable shed with concrete floor. Domestic and stock water provided from on-farm well,
consented for 8 litres/second, which also allows for irrigation via K-Line pods with the property currently in a mix of
lucerne and pasture for silage production.
If you're looking for a larger lifestyle block or downscaling from full time farming and looking for a well setup easy
care property then this is worth inspection. Price is Plus GST (if any).
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
5 3 4
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 8th February, 2022 at 3.00pm
View Sun 30 Jan 2.00 - 2.45pm
Web pb.co.nz/DFR84939
Gareth Cox
M 021 250 9714 P 03 975 4506
E gareth@pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Rolleston 4 Ruby Drive
New Listing
What a gem!
Check out this fantastic family home loaded with extras and in a great location, handy to central Rolleston and easy
link to the motorway.
•Fantastic 4 bedroom home with study
•Solar panels on the roof keep the power bills at bay!
•Heating is sorted with 2x heatpumps and panel heaters
•Alarmed for your security
•Wired for surround sound in the separate living room, plus outdoor speakers
•Bi-fold doors out to the sun-drenched and sheltered large wooden deck
•Lovely garden pergola
Deadline Sale: Weds 9th Feb at 6pm
4 2 2 2
For Sale Buyers $869,000+
View Thu 27 Jan 5.00 - 5.30pm
Sun 30 Jan 1.00 - 1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU94687
Angela Hunt
M 021 548 777
E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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
Karen Hennessy
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
Present your home with
instant curb appeal
The saying “first impressions count”
can be especially true when looking
to sell your property. Property photos
are chosen to show the best features;
however, seeing the property from the
street can sway a decision. Potential
buyers can be drawn in by instant
curb appeal or discouraged by what
they see. It is easy to have an attractive
frontage with little effort. So what can
you do to improve your odds of selling
by having instant curb appeal?
Ensure your property is easy to find
with a clearly displayed house number,
and if your mailbox is sitting on a lean
or looking a bit battered, upgrade and
get a new one that suits your property.
Perhaps locate your house number
on the house or fence in a more
prominent place.
One of the easiest fixes is to have
trees and shrubs neatly trimmed, with
deadwood removed. Adding pot plants
with green foliage or a splash of colour
can be inviting, add interest and
so refresh it with a coat of paint or
stain and clean any glass surrounds.
Perhaps it’s time for new door
handles or fixtures with updated
hardware. Leisa Webster from Ray
White Rolleston also suggests that
any cobwebs be removed from the
entrance, have clean doormats and
sweep away any leaves. She also
recommends removing any shoes or
shoe racks from the front door.
Tracey Brankin from Mike Pero Real
Estate suggests, “touch up any shabby
paintwork, e.g., fences, letterbox,
employ a good window cleaner or
clean them yourself and have your
lawns mowed and possibly re-sown if
needed.”
Curb appeal aims to make interested
parties want to view your home. Use
paint, plants, colour, and fixtures so
that your entranceway is clean, fresh
and welcoming.
The front door is an
important feature, so
refresh it with a coat of
paint or stain
enhance a dull or drab area. However, if
there are already planters or pots, remove
any dead plants or deadhead flowers and
ensure no weeds. Also, remove any weeds
from edgings, concrete joins and spouting
if they’ve managed to find a home there.
If there is any moss, algae or grime on
driveways, walkways, patios, and decks,
using a water blaster will quickly clean
them up. Likewise, front gardens that are
mulched, have stones or bark might be
best with a freshen up.
The front door is an important feature,
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Wednesday 26 Th January 2022
sunday 30 Th January 2022
1.00pm – 1.30pm
43 Sunline avenue, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
5.00pm – 5.30pm
23 Philippa Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
11.00am – 11.30am
14 Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
1.00pm – 1.45pm
24 Te Raki Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
5.00pm – 5.30pm
76 Stott Drive, Darfield
Property Brokers
11.00am – 11.30am
4B Renoir Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
1.15pm – 1.45pm
16 Manor Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.00pm – 6.30pm
6.00pm – 6.30pm
24 Te Raki Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
110 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
6 High Street, Kirwee
Property Brokers
Thursday 27 Th January 2022
11.00am – 11.30am
11.00am – 11.30am
11.30am – 12.00pm
12.00pm – 12.30pm
9 Patterson Terrace, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
304 Jones Road, Rolleston
Property Brokers
6 High Street, Kirwee
Property Brokers
110 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
1.30pm – 2.00pm
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20 Campion Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
45 Tobollie Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
60 avanda avenue, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
1.00pm – 1.30pm
9 Patterson Terrace, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
12.00pm – 12.30pm
14 Louis Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
2.00pm – 2.30pm
370 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
5.00pm – 5.30pm
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143 Lowes Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
4 Ruby Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
47 School Lane, Kirwee
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
12.00pm – 12.30pm
12.00pm – 12.30pm
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37a Masefield Drive, Rolleson
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
72 anaru Road, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
1/328 Yaldhurst Road, avonhead
Property Brokers
2.00pm – 2.30pm
2.00pm – 2.30pm
9/1135 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
76 Stott Drive, Darfield
Property Brokers
5.30pm – 6.00pm
37a Masefield Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
12.30pm – 1.00pm
143 Lowes Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
2.00pm – 2.30pm
612 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston
Property Brokers
6.00pm – 6.30pm
20 Campion Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
saTurday 29 Th January 2022
12.30pm – 1.00pm
1.00pm – 1.30pm
30 Bavaria Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
23 Philippa Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
2.00pm – 2.45pm
2.30pm – 3.00pm
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Property Brokers
6 Will Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
12.00pm – 12.30pm
1.00pm – 1.30pm
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14 Izone Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
24 Te Raki Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
1.00pm – 1.30pm
1.00pm – 1.30pm
1.00pm – 1.30pm
57 Haymakers Crescent, Rolleston
Matson & Allan Real Estate
4 Ruby Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
61 Graeme Foote Street, Darfield
Property Brokers
2.45pm – 3.15pm
3.00pm – 3.30pm
47 School Lane, Kirwee
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
74 Kemble Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
1.00pm – 1.45pm
23 Lake Terrace Road, Birdlings Flat
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
1.00pm – 1.30pm
14 Izone Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
3.15pm – 3.45pm
3 Kingsdowne Way, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
CHECK OUT THE SELWYN TIMES PROPERTY DIRECTORY EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE BEST OF PROPERTY IN THE SELWYN DISTRICT
For full details of all
Open Homes, please
contact the Real
Estate companies
RAY WHITE
Rolleston 03 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz
West Melton 03 347 9933
www.rwwestmelton.co.nz
Lincoln 03 325 7299
www.rwlincoln.co.nz
PROPERTY BROKERS
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
Rolleston 03 929 0306
Darfield 03 975 4506
Leeston 03 929 0306
Lincoln 03 595 6954
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
Harcourts Hornby 03 349 9919
Harcourts Rolleston 03 347 4711
Harcourts Lincoln 03 662 9933
MATSON & ALLAN
www.marealestate.co.nz
Rolleston 03 347 9949
Darfield 03 318 8204
Leeston 03 324 3704
BAYLEYS CANTERBURY www.bayleys.co.nz 03 375 4700
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

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MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
‘The
Selwyn
Experts’
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural Property
Licensed REAA2008
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 37 Faringdon Boulevard
FABULOUS ON FARINGDON BOULEVARD
ROLLESTON - 27C Stonebrook Drive
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
• Four bedrooms
• Master with ensuite and WIR
• Two separate living areas
• Modern and well-equipped kitchen
• North facing outdoor living area
• Established easy-care section
• Convenient and popular location
• Walking distance to popular amenities
Deadline Sale: All offers to be presented
on or before 1pm, Wednesday 9th February
2022 (unless sold prior) Inquiry is sought
from those buyers with budgets over
$805,000.
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0959
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
• Private and sunny setting
• Low maintenance
• Three double bedrooms
• Two versatile living areas
• Modern spacious kitchen
• Walk in pantry
• Fantastic outdoor living
• Wonderful heating options
• Separate laundry
• Popular and convenient central location
• West Rolleston School Zone
Price: Neg over $845,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0961
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
ROLLESTON - 51 Stonebrook Drive
SUN DRENCHED & PRIVATE
HALSWELL - 46 Greenwich Street
RARE IN THIS LOCATION
• Solid and low maintenance construction
• Built in 2016 by GJ Gardner Homes
• Two separate living areas
• Study nook
• Three double bedrooms
Price: Neg over $835,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0957
• Fabulous location
• Intelligent floor plan
• Large open plan living area
• Three double bedrooms
Price: Neg over $775,000
View: www.marealestate.co.nz/MA0958
• Master with ensuite and WIR
• Contemporary kitchen with large butler’s pantry
• Fabulous outdoor entertaining area
• Highly desirable location
• West Rolleston School zone
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
• Master with ensuite
• Light filled orientation
• Neutral décor
• Private 500sqm section
Jackie Derrick
027 636 3576
jackie@marealestate.co.nz
We would love the opportunity to work with you. Contact us today to discuss your options with our team.
ROLLESTON PH: 03 347 9949 LEESTON PH: 03 324 3704 DARFIELD PH: 03 318 8204
www.marealestate.co.nz