Selwyn_Times: March 16, 2022

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
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Fare hike
for school
bus users
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Slip likely
cause of
water woes
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Heart problems, cycling – Brian’s back
• By Chris Barclay
FOUR-TIME Olympian Brian
Fowler has embraced an uphill
battle since suffering a series
of mysterious cardiac arrests,
where cycling downhill is
hazardous to his health.
The 59-year-old Lincoln
resident is back on the road
bike in spite of life-threatening
heart issues, though his fitness
regime is now confined to flat
routes around the township, for
safety’s sake.
Fowler is still susceptible to
cardiac arrest, meaning he is liable
to black out until a defibrillator
placed under his rib cage
jolts him back to consciousness
with a 400-volt shock.
“If you feel it coming on
you have about 3-4 seconds
because once your heart stops,
LIFE-CYCLE: Former Olympian
Brian Fowler is living with the
constant threat of experiencing
a cardiac arrest but an internal
defibrillator is enabling him to
get on with life.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
your blood pressure goes and
basically you pass out,” he
explained.
So Fowler, who rode for New
Zealand at the Los Angeles,
Seoul, Barcelona and Atlanta
Olympics, has had to modify his
lifestyle. • Turn to page 7
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totals
almost
50,000
• By Susan Sandys
ALMOST 50,000 Rapid Antigen
Tests have been distributed from
the Canterbury District Health
Board’s new collection site at
Rolleston since it opened last
week.
Covid-19 cases continue to soar
in the district, with active cases
reaching 1722 on Monday. This
number was following a steady
climb each day, and is more than
double the number of 820 just
nine days earlier on March 5.
CDHB Emergency Coordination
Centre incident controller Dr
Helen Skinner said the number
of RATs distributed from the site
so far was similar to the health
board’s other RAT collection sites
in Canterbury.
“There have been some small
queues at the start of the day and
around 5pm but on the whole,
most people are in and off site in
five minutes,” Skinner said of the
Rolleston centre.
“Please be patient and kind if
you need to wait as it is busy. Our
staff are doing their very best to
provide RATs to everyone who
needs them as quickly as possible,”
she said. • Turn to page 4
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400-volt shock.
“If you feel it coming on
you have about 3-4 seconds
because once your heart
stops, your blood pressure
goes and basically you pass
out,” he told reporter Chris
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Wednesday March 16 2022 Selwyn Times
• By Susan Sandys
A SCHOOL bus run from
Darfield and West Melton will
stay, but it comes with a price
tag.
Fares are going up, from $8 to
$11 per trip from Darfield, and
$5 to $8 from West Melton.
The Torlesse Travel Ltd service
was in jeopardy, with rising fuel
prices one of the factors putting
pressure on the company.
It was last week considering
stopping the service, causing
angst among parents not
knowing how they would
otherwise get their children to
Christchurch schools.
Operations manager Vernon
White told Selwyn Times on
Monday the company was
securing work for the bus
during the day. He did not have
time to talk further prior to
deadline.
Last Thursday, a letter from
the company to parents also
stated it had been able to secure
additional work for the bus,
which would help offset some of
the running costs.
This included the hike in
petrol prices.
“This service will continue to
operate throughout term 2 and
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School bus service will
continue, with fare hike
PRICE HIKE: Torlesse Travel Ltd’s school bus run from Darfield and West Melton to
Christchurch will keep going, but fares are increasing.
hopefully beyond,” the company
said in the letter.
“We hope this is welcome news
and we look forward to being of
service to you now and into
the future.”
NEWS 3
In Brief
MATERNITY HOSPITAL TO
CLOSE ITS DOORS
Lincoln Maternity Hospital is
set to close in May, as the new
maternity facility of Oromairaki
opens at Selwyn Health Hub,
Rolleston. A Canterbury District
Health Board spokesperson said
no decision has yet been made
on whether the 1926 hospital
building will be sold once the
move has taken place.
BIG PARTY CAUSES MESS
Police will be following up with
Lincoln University after a big
party at Coes Ford on Friday
night. Senior Sergeant Anna
Lloyd said there were about 100
students who were intoxicated,
but not causing problems. There
were no arrests. “Unfortunately
the place was left in quite a mess
the next day, which is something
we will follow-up with the
university,” Lloyd said.
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the West Melton community
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nudist who had not tried to cover
up when she was there with her
children. “We would certainly
like to know if anyone is behaving
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NEWS
Trade waste
discharges
straining
treatment
plant
UNCONTROLLED trade waste
discharges are placing strain on
the Pines Waste Water Treatment
Plant at Rolleston and causing
operational difficulty.
Water services senior staff
reported to last week’s district
council meeting that a risk analysis
was being undertaken. This
was focussed on proactive warnings
and management, combined
with a response plan of mitigating
measures, which had been effective
in recent months.
The plant capacity is expected
to be increased in years to come
as it serves increasing portions of
the district. Currently, installation
of a $38m scheme is underway to
pipe sewage from Darfield and
Kirwee to the plant.
The district council was not able
to answer questions from Selwyn
Times on the nature of the trade
waste discharges or how they had
placed strain on the plant.
District council infrastructure
service delivery manager Gareth
Morgan said the matters were still
under investigation and did not
affect the plant’s ability to service
the district.
• From page 1
“As staffing resources allow,
further RAT Collection sites will
be set up in other areas. Please
check Healthpoint and our website
for the latest information on
sites and opening times, as they
will change over time.”
The district council has
provided a road reserve for the
centre, and its civil defence team
and volunteers are providing
logistical support.
Mayor Sam Broughton said
the district council had been
happy to help, to give residents
increased access to the tests.
“Managing the current Omicron
outbreak is a joint effort
and it’s great that we can work
with the district health board to
help support our community,”
Broughton said.
Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg said
the new collection point was
great news.
She said she had earlier written
to the health board asking
for facilities in the district, after
constituents had repeatedly been
requesting them.
“Locals are concerned about
needing to drive into the city to
make collections, often waiting
very lengthy times and adding to
the pressure at those sites,” Grigg
said.
“I am very pleased CDHB have
been able to find a suitable site
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Reserve put aside for centre
and I know people across Selwyn
will be relieved to have test collections
available locally.”
The Rolleston site is on Factory
Drive, off Iport Drive, and
signposted from SH1. It is open
Monday to Friday, 11am–7pm,
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-
4pm.
The full list of RAT
collection centres in
Canterbury:
Wigram Covid-19
Testing and RAT
Collection Centre (35
Mustang Ave, Wigram,
entry via Sioux Ave)
drive-through only, open
10am–3pm seven days a
week.
Whānau Ora Covid-19
Testing and RAT
Collection Centre (250
Pages Rd, Wainoni), open
9am–3.30pm, seven days
a week.
Orchard Rd Covid-19
Testing and RAT
Collection Centre (174
Orchard Rd, Harewood)
open 9am-4pm, seven
days a week.
Rolleston Covid-19 RAT
Collection Centre (Factory
Drive off Iport Drive in
the IPort industrial area,
Rolleston). Open 11am-
7pm Monday to Friday,
10am–4pm Saturday and
Sunday.
Waimakariri Covid-19
RAT Collection
Centre (Waimakariri
Hockey Turf, 291
Coldstream Rd, Rangiora).
Drive-through only, open
9am -3pm, 7 days a week.
Christchurch Arena RAT
Collection Centre (opens
11am–3pm Monday 7
March, then 9am–3pm
daily until further notice).
Ashburton Covid-19
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Collection Centre (48
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Order RATs prior to
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Wednesday March 16 2022 Selwyn Times
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NEWS 5
Sunstrike likely factor in fatal crash
• By Ric Stevens
A CORONER has issued
a warning about sunstrike
after a man drove through an
intersection in blinding earlymorning
sunlight, collided with
another vehicle and was killed.
Coroner Mary-Anne Borrowdale
has released her findings
in the death of 57-year-old
computer engineer Douglas
Benecke, of Rolleston, on July 14,
2020.
Witnesses told the inquest that
the sun was “extremely bright”
in the sky around the time of the
crash, around 8.10am on a fine
and frosty winter morning.
Constable Denise van Asch
said that she had to adjust her
mirror as she drove to the scene,
as the sun behind her vehicle
was shining brightly and causing
glare in her eyes.
Other witnesses that morning
also said that the glare affected
their vision.
Benecke was driving
eastwards towards Christchurch
along Selwyn Rd in his blue 2008
Volkswagen Polo. He collided
with a northbound Audi at the
intersection of Selwyn Rd and
Springston Rolleston Rd.
Borrowdale said that the sun
rises directly along the line of
Selwyn Rd at that time of year.
“The resulting glare could
adversely affect a driver’s vision
when heading east on that road,”
she said.
Both vehicles were in good
mechanical condition. Benecke
was moving at between 52km/h
and 61km/h and the Audi sedan
at around 56km/h. Both roads
were sealed and had an 80km/h
speed limit.
Witnesses said that Benecke
entered the intersection without
slowing down.
He was wearing a seatbelt, but
not sunglasses.
“Mr Benecke’s sun visor in
the driver’s area was lowered
when he crashed. It accordingly
appears that his vision may have
been adversely affected by the
glare from the rising sun,” Borrowdale
said.
Passers-by levered open
Benecke’s car doors and
removed him from the vehicle to
perform CPR, but he died at the
scene from blunt chest trauma
arising from an accidental road
crash.
The Audi driver was not at
fault.
“Sunstrike can occur at any
time of day, but is most common
during sunrise or sunset when
the sun’s rays hit the driver’s
windscreen at a low angle,” Borrowdale
said.
“This can make it difficult, or
even impossible, to see. This is
a very dangerous condition in
which to drive.”
Advice for driving in
sunstrike conditions:
•Be prepared for possible
sunstrike when driving at
sunrise or sunset, especially
when turning or driving
towards the sun.
•Be especially careful in
winter, when sunstrike is
more likely to occur because
the sun is lower in the sky.
•Keep your windscreen
clean, inside and out.
Dust and grime on the
windscreen can make the
effects of sunstrike much
worse.
•Wear sunglasses when
driving with the sun in your
eyes.
•Use your car’s sun visors to
block the sun.
•If you experience sunstrike,
it may be best to pull over
and wait for a few minutes
until your eyes adjust or
visibility improves.
•Early morning and
afternoon are the highestrisk
times, when drivers,
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• From page 1
“I can’t go swimming,
especially if I’m by myself
in the sea because if something
happens I’ve only
got a couple of seconds to
try and get myself in a safe
position.
“If I’m swimming the
defib might kick your heart
back into it, but by then
you could’ve drowned,” he
said.
“It’s the same with biking.
Going uphill isn’t a
problem, you can stop real
quick. Downhill’s the problem
because if something
happens I can’t stop for at
least 11-12 seconds if I’m
going 70-80k an hour.
“The defib will kick in,
but you might have broken
your neck in a crash.”
Fowler survived his first
near-death experience on
February 25 last year, when
he was unresponsive for
eight minutes after fortunately
pulling his van and
trailer over outside West
Rolleston Primary School
as children headed home.
Staff and parents found
him slumped at the wheel
and then combined to perform
CPR and use a defibrillator
before paramedics
arrived.
Fowler eventually
emerged from a medicallyinduced
coma, and suffered
six more cardiac arrests
before he was discharged.
He now relies on a USmade
defibrillator, which
has already brought him
back from the brink twice
since it was installed last
June.
“I was fast asleep one
night at 12.40 (last October)
and when I woke
up I was puffing a bit, I
wondered if I’d had a bad
dream or something,”
Fowler recalled.
“I checked my heart rate,
that was good and I didn’t
think anything of it, I went
back to sleep.”
However, there was a
rude awakening the next
morning when an alarm
sounded at home, prompting
a trip to Christchurch
Hospital, where cardiologists
had analysed the
defibrillator’s data.
“They said: ‘S**t, you’ve
had a full-on cardiac arrest
again’. If I hadn’t had the
defib I’d have died in my
sleep.
“It was really bad because
nobody would have known.
I was by myself, and even if
my partner was there they
probably would have slept
through it.”
The technology, which
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when Fowler collapsed
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NEWS 7
No explanation for
near-death experiences
‘MIRACLE’: Former Olympic cyclist Brian Fowler
in hospital last year after a series of cardiac
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‘The defib will kick in,
but you might have
broken your neck in a
crash’
– Brian Fowler
“That time it took three
goes to restart the heart,
then I came to as if nothing
had happened. I went
to hospital and 3-½ hours
later they said: ‘You’re fine,
there’s nothing wrong.
Blood pressure is fine, your
heart is fine, there’s nothing
wrong.”
Medical experts have
been unable to explain why
Fowler has developed potentially
deadly issues after
decades as a supremely fit
athlete, which is obviously
disconcerting.
“Hell yeah it is, but
you’ve just got to get on
with life and do what you
can,” said Fowler, a qualified
electrician who was
rewiring houses in Rangiora
and Woodend this
week.
“It’s just being aware of
what might happen.”
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Wednesday March 16 2022 Selwyn Times
• By Susan Sandys
AN AERIAL survey of the
Kowai River catchment revealed
a landslip, suspected of causing
turbidity in Springfield’s water
supply.
On Friday the township had
its precautionary boil water
notice, issued on February 5, upgraded
to a full boil water notice
after the discovery of E. Coli in
the supply.
The district council is investigating
the source of the E. Coli,
which has added to Springfield’s
water woes.
Asset manager
water
services Murray
England told
district councillors
at their
meeting last
week staff had
undertaken an
aerial survey of the river catchment
and found a slip.
“Mass loading of sediments
and materials which is now deposited
in to the Kowai River is
causing the ongoing colouration
issues,” England said.
However, Springfield already
had ongoing water quality issues
prior to the discolouration
which started in last year’s May
floods.
The township had one of the
highest levels of treatment in the
district, but also the worst water
quality of rural areas in the
district, he said.
A $2 million to $4 million
membrane treatment system
is being trialled by the district
council, and to date results had
been positive, England said.
This would either be an additional
or replacement system
to the current onsite treatment.
The supply was upgraded in
2017 to include cartridge filtration
followed by UV treatment,
in addition to a previous chlorine
treatment system.
The district council is also
installing a new water reservoir
to be completed in June.
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Slip likely cause of water woes
Murray
England
SLIP: An aerial
survey by
district council
staff revealed
the source of
sediment in
the Springfield
water supply.
NEWS 9
Extra cost at
Foster Park to be
met by ratepayers
• By Susan Sandys
RATEPAYERS are picking up part
of the tab for an additional $85,000
plus GST for Foster Park’s $4.2
million artificial turfs project.
District councillors approved
the additional funds at their
fortnightly meeting last week, after
questioning senior staff.
Group manager property Douglas
Marshall told them the extra
was required due to a number of
issues encountered during the
project. It would take the cost to
$4,289,858.
Issues included with earthworks
relating to topsoil depth, permeability,
and the presence of a layer
of clay, and fire egress design.
With regard to the latter, design
changes needed to be made to ensure
fire egress requirements could
be met at both the turfs and neighbouring
Selwyn Sports Centre.
“In the end they are reasonably
minor items but they do add up financially,
unfortunately,” Marshall
said.
The extra was not budgeted for
in project funding, so would come
from user charges and district
targeted reserve rate.
The project has been on schedule
for completion by the winter sports
season, but the variations required
would likely incur a delay of about
two weeks.
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Selwyn Times Wednesday March 16 2022
10
NEWS
• By Susan Sandys
THE NINTH annual autumn
exhibition of the Tai Tapu
Sculpture Garden attracted
record crowds and sales during
its opening weekend.
Tai Tapu glass artist Annabel
Menzies-Joyce and husband
Peter Joyce are behind the project,
which sees them open their
garden full of outdoor sculptures
to the public for three weekends
in March each year.
Menzies-Joyce said the couple
had wondered how the event
would go in the Covid environment,
but were thrilled to see
such a good turnout, with 800 on
the opening weekend of March
5 and 6.
At the same time, half of the
about 80 sculptures sold, including
all six of those that Menzies-
Joyce had in the exhibition.
Complying with rules under
the red light setting meant they
could not have more than 100
people at a time, so they increased
their open hours on two
hours each day from last year,
operating 10am-4pm.
Menzies-Joyce believed people
had not only been attracted by
the exceptional works on display,
all catalogued on the garden’s
website, but also by what made
the facility such an attraction
year-round. That was its garden
environment, which they had
dedicated themselves to by planting
native trees over the last 10
years.
“The trees have grown really
well, people feel very relaxed,
they are away from the worries
in the world, everyone just loves
it.”
More than 30 sculptors from
across New Zealand have their
work in the exhibition, alongside
the works in the garden’s permanent
collection, which can be
viewed year round by appointment.
Some of the works are indoor
pieces, and these are displayed
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Sculpture exhibition draws big crowd
SUCCESSFUL: Tai Tapu artist Annabel Menzies-Joyce and husband Peter
Joyce are thrilled with a record crowd at their sculpture garden that
included Anna and Jude (right) looking at sculptor Neil Dawson’s vortex,
and Christine and Neil Johnston (below).
CONGRATULATIONS
in the Barn Gallery on site.
These include six glass pieces,
from a series titled Fiordland, by
Menzies-Joyce.
“I get inspired by the deep blue
coloured water and the rain,
you gets lots of wonderful water
falls,” Menzies-Joyce said.
The exhibitiion will draw to a
close this weekend.
•Tai Tapu Sculpture
Garden annual autumn
exhibition will be held
March 19 and 20, 10am-
4pm. Entry is $10 for
adults, free for children.
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Wednesday March 16 2022 Selwyn Times
NEWS 11
Science teacher up-skills to inspire students
LINCOLN HIGH School science
teacher Willem Tolhoek will
be inspiring his students with
innovative research ideas after a
semester at Lincoln University.
Tolhoek is working alongside
scientists and post-graduate
students from Lincoln
University’s faculty of agriculture
and life sciences.
It is part of the Ministry
of Business, Innovation and
Employment-funded science
teaching leadership programme,
which gives primary and
secondary teachers the
opportunity to enhance how
science is taught.
“I hope to return to school
highly motivated and able to
inspire students and teachers to
be scientifically literate,” he said.
Based in the department
of pest management and
conservation, the ecology
graduate is learning with host
teacher Associate Professor
Adrian Paterson about
research underway at the
university.
Tolhoek said he had been
aware of the leadership
programme for many years, but
finally decided to apply.
He hoped to learn what
could be built into his school
curriculum to “prepare students
to think critically and be able
to participate in a society that
values science.”
He also wants to investigate
how to create a stronger
relationship between the faculty
and Lincoln High School’s
science department.
“I would love to see more of
our local high school students
in and around the university,
learning and participating in
science, with this being extended
out into some local citizen
science projects.”
The Lincoln resident has
taught at his local high school
for 17 years, and is the science
department’s head of learning
area.
“I have a real passion for
the teaching and learning of
science and I try to engage as
many teenagers as possible to
understand the importance of
science in society, and for some
of them to consider further
study and careers in the field,”
Tolhoek said.
OPPORTUNITY:
Lincoln High School
science teacher
Willem Tolhoek is
spending a semester
at Lincoln University
as part of the science
teaching leadership
programme.
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quiet North Belt, between Kildare
Tce and West Belt, rather than Gerald
St.
The vast majority of school children
do not use Gerald St anyway as their
school is in North Belt.
How do elderly customers access
Lincoln Pharmacy, if unable to park
outside? – Miriam Pascoe
I see the parallel car parks are to be
replaced with a cycle lane, and more
off-street parking added.
Will these car parks be able to be
used with vehicles towing trailers?
I often use those car parks when
I have a trailer on, and even the vehicle
pictured in the article has a trailer
on.
These parallel car parks play an
important role, used by local tradIes
and businesses who need to tow a
trailer and purchase items while
supporting local businesses.
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Wednesday March 16 2022 Selwyn Times
• By Susan Sandys
DARFIELD Trinity
Church parishioners have
restored their historic
lychgate, delving into the
structure’s history at the
same time.
Built in 1914, the roofcovered
gateway and
belfry at the churchyard
entranceway needed
structural strengthening
to carry its 260kg bell. It
also needed painting, and
replacement of its cedar
shingles.
Volunteer Paul Jarman
said he had a special interest
in the project, having
a family association going
back generations. While
the renovation was under
way, he had been fascinated
to learn the name of
the bell’s foundry, hidden
beneath more than 100
years of moss and lichen.
It was Mears and Stainbank
of the Whitechapel
Foundry.
One of three main
foundries in England
which supplied church
bells to New Zealand
churches, Whitechapel also
made the famous 13-tonne
Big Ben at Westminster
London and the iconic
Liberty Bell in the United
States.
“When I got onto Google
and had a look at the
foundry that had made
it, it was quite a historic
place,” Jarman said.
He said while many
churches in New Zealand
had a lychgate, it was relatively
unique for them to
incorporate a belfry.
Jarman said his family
association with the
lychgate goes back to its
foundation.
His great great grandfather
James Gough was a
vestry member of St Andrew’s
Anglican Church,
where the lychgate was
originally located. Gough
had been instrumental in
building St Andrew’s and
the lychgate.
Gough’s daughter and
Jarman’s great grandmother
Annie Jarman had carried
on the strong church
tradition. When she lost
two sons in the Great War,
in their memory the family
had donated a stained glass
window for St Andrew’s.
Upon stonework at the
lychgate frontage are two
black iron lanterns, which
were installed in memory
of Annie when she died in
1939.
The lychgate was relocated
from the former St Andrew’s
in 1980, following
Trinity Church being built
as an amalgamation of the
Anglican, Presbyterian
and Methodist parishes.
The donated stained glass
window was also salvaged
from St Andrew’s and installed
in the new church.
Many churches in New
Zealand have a lychgate
as the entry point to the
church, harking back to a
tradition from the Middle
Ages. Most people died at
home; they were placed
on a bier and taken to the
shelter of the lychgate in
preparation for a funeral
service.
In New Zealand, some
were built as a war memorial
and included the
names of those lost.
NEWS 13
Lychgate restoration
reveals bell’s history
PRISTINE: Paul Jarman (inset) says the Trinity
Church lychgate at Darfield has been restored
to its former glory. The foundry which made the
Trinity Church bell is the same as that which
manufactured London’s Big Ben.
Trinity Church is close
to the town’s war memorial
and hosts a church service
each Anzac Day. Attendees
proceed through the lychgate
to the service.
Jarman said St Andrew’s
parishioners had a note
in their church news of
September 1914 about the
lychgate - “The structure
is nearly completed and
looks quite handsome and
dignified,” they wrote.
He said it was once again
looking handsome and
dignified, and would no
doubt make his great great
grandfather and his fellow
early church founders
proud.
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Law ready for a shake up?
Succession law addresses the
inheritance of a deceased’s property
and has not been updated in New
Zealand for many years.
On 17 November 2021 the Law
Commission completed its review
of succession law. The Report
recommends the repeal of several
statutes and the enactment of the
Inheritance (Claims Against Estates)
Act.
As the law currently stands, close
family members of the deceased can
contest a will by arguing that the
deceased willmaker failed to fulfil
their “moral obligation” to provide for
family members in the will.
A similar claim may also be made
when there is no will and the estate
is distributed under the intestacy
rules in the Administration Act 1969.
Many consider these rules to be
outdated, difficult to follow, and
not in alignment with the increasing
diversity of New Zealand families.
The Law Commission Report
presented two key options for the
Government’s consideration:
1. Firstly, that the deceased’s children
and grandchildren of all ages should
be eligible to claim family provision
if the deceased has unjustly failed to
provide for the child/grandchild in
financial need; or to recognise the
child or grandchild.
2. The second option provides that
only the deceased’s children under
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The power to recover property would
assist excluded family members
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individuals of their choosing, and to
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NEWS 15
LINCOLN Envirotown
held its inaugural Green
Fingers Galore event
to celebrate vegetable
gardeners.
Co-ordinator Ruth
Wood said most participants
had worked
tirelessly to convert an
otherwise neglected area
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“THere were eight
participants, and, as the
first event of its kind in
eastern Selwyn, we were
very pleased at the overall
standard of the gardens
we visited. We hope to
attract more entries next
year,” Wood said.
THey included enthusiastic
students at Rolleston
Primary School, commended
for their diversity
of vegetable and fruit
production.
Entrants had been
helped by a good growing
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RACING/SPORT
• By Joshua Smith
BEN HOPE has only been
training since the start of the
year but he is quickly racking up
the wins.
He chalked his third training
victory at just his fifth start at
Addington Raceway on Friday
when Refine took out the XCM
Sport Team Teal Drivers Challenge
Mare Mobile Pace (1980m).
Off a hot speed driver Natalie
Rasmussen sent her charge forward
at the bell to take control of
the race.
They continued to keep an
honest pace upfront and pinched
a lead on their rivals turning
for home where Refine was able
to run away to a 3-1/2 length
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Hope racking up the training wins
AN UNBEATEN century by
Harrison Darling gave Cheviot
an inspired must-win over
Weedons at the weekend to
secure their spot in country
cricket’s semi-finals.
This weekend’s semis are now
locked in for the 45-over CRV
Ambreed Country Premier One
Day competition, with Darfield
hosting Cheviot, and Leeston-
Southbridge taking on Sefton at
Leeston Park.
In the plate section, Ohoka
will play Lincoln at Mandeville
and Oxford-Rangiora will
host Weedons at Pearson Park.
CONTROLLED: The Ben Hope-trained Refine passes the
winning post at Addington Raceway on Friday.
victory over Manhattan, with from Invercargill and it was one
a further head back to Arden’s of the coolest moments of my
Delight in third.
career. Seeing a driver of Natalie
Hope was over the moon with Rasmussen’s calibre driving your
the result.
horse was pretty cool.”
“I am really rapt. I watched it Hope was in Invercargill
At Weedons Domain on
Saturday, the home side elected
to make first use of the conditions,
with Canterbury rep Blake
Coburn getting them off to a
flying start, smashing 32 runs off
27 balls.
Weedons got handy contributions
throughout its batting
order, led by top-scorer James
Watson (56 off 75), and headed
into the change of innings confident
they could defend 224.
And when they had Cheviot
reeling at 47/3, they felt they
hand the game under control.
But enter Darling. The
Magpies’ batsman has had a
breakout season, and teaming
up with Angus Sidey (55 off 65),
ruthlessly put the game beyond
reach.
He raised his bat for an unbeaten
100 and led his team off
for a fine six-wicket win, securing
their spot in the semis.
At Sefton Park, the Sefton
Seals made short work of visiting
Lincoln, knocking off an easy
seven-wicket win.
Right-arm paceman Micah
Campbell knocked the top off
Lincoln’s batting, snaring four
wickets, before Canterbury
to drive Mossdale Ben in the
Alabar Supremacy Stakes (heat
3) Mobile Pace (2200m) on
Saturday, which is trained by his
parents Greg and Nina Hope.
The horse finished second.
Refine took a last start fourth
placing into the race and Hope
was confident she could upstage
a couple of her more fancied
rivals.
“I was reasonably confident,
but I couldn’t label her as it was a
nice field,” he said.
“I just thought a couple of
those favourites had question
marks hanging over them, so
I thought she was a chance of
upsetting them. To win like she
did was a pleasant surprise.”
Hope will now look to back
first-class seamer Fraser Sheat
mopped up the tail.
Chasing just 114 runs to win,
recruit of the season Amandep
Arora smacked another
brilliant half-century, ending up
with 63 off just 34 balls.
Oxford-Rangiora were
decimated by Covid-19 and were
forced to default against Leeston-
Southbridge on Saturday.
However, it was even worse
news for Southbrook, with the
2011/12 champions having
struggled for numbers for the
past few seasons, pulling out of
this year’s competition.
her up in a fortnight.
“We will see what happens,
we might get a couple of offers
for her now,” he said. “We will
look to race her in a fortnight if
nothing comes of selling her.”
Hope has been pleased
with the start of his training
career and said he will continue
to focus on a small but select
team.
“It has been good but I have
only been training one horse and
I have been very selective on who
I train,” he said.
“I have been pretty lucky
to have the horsepower and I
certainly had the driving power
in Natalie tonight, I have been
pretty lucky.”
– Harness Racing Desk
Weedons knocked out of semi-final contention
They defaulted their match
against Ohoka.
Darfield had the bye.
Short scorecard:
Weedons 224/10 (J Watson
56, C Robson 35, S Clarke 35, B
Coburn 32; C Cameron 2/27, T
Fitzpatrick 2/33, W Anderson
2/44, WSmith 2/46)
Lost to Cheviot 226/4 (H Darling
100no, ASidey 55; C Robson
2/39).
Lincoln 113/10 (J Eggleston 27,
B Moore 24; M Campbell 4/33, F
Sheat 2/13, J Jones 2/31)
Lost to Sefton 116/3 (A Arora
63, L Taylor 23; B Moore 2/31).
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Wednesday March 16 2022 Selwyn Times
RACING 19
THIS
WEEK’S
SPECIALS
TACTICS: A flying start put BJ Lindenny in a good position to take out the
Inangahua Grey Valley Cup on Sunday.
BJ Lindenny relishes
grass in cup win
• By Joshua Smith
RODGER Austin went
home with the perfect
result on Sunday.
The Weedons trainer
took only one starter, BJ
Lindenny, to the Westport
meeting at Rangiora and
took out the Inangahua
Grey Valley Cup (2600m).
The seven-year-old
gelding made a flying
start from his 20m
handicap to take up an
early lead before driver
Blair Orange elected to
hand up to Prince Teka.
BJ Lindenny lost the
trail position to Escargo
at the bell, with the Kevin
Townley-trained runner
dropping back after
entering a speed duel
with the leader down the
straight.
Orange sat patiently
three back on the fence
for the last lap and he was
able to find some space up
the passing lane where BJ
Lindenny was able to
scoot up and secure a half
neck victory over Boyz
Invasion.
Austin was rapt to get
back into the winner’s
circle with his charge.
“He went well,” Austin
said.
“He has been working
well and is looking well.
He is in a good space at the
moment, I am pleased with
him.”
BJ Lindenny’s last start
eighth placing at Methven
broke a string of placings
for the gelding, but Austin
was still pleased with the
run.
“He went a good race, we
were pleased with him,”
he said. “He was off 30m
and he went 3:10 for a mile
and a half on the grass, so
it was a good run really.
Only the winner went
quicker.”
The Majestic Son gelding
has now won two and
placed in three of his nine
starts this season and
Austin said he took a lot of
benefit from his trip up to
Nelson at the start of the
year.
“He is trying really hard
now,” Austin said.
“ He has done really
well since we took him
up to Nelson and
Blenheim. He had a couple
of placings up there and he
has come back, trimmed
up a bit and has got really
fit. The trip did him really
good.”
Austin said he will now
try to find his charge
another grass track
assignment.
“I’ll have to look at the
programme but he is in
a tricky class now,” he
said.
“I would prefer a grass
track meeting for him,
because he seems to be
better on the grass, but
we may have to line-up at
Addington.”
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20 Selwyn Times Wednesday March 16 2022
Rolleston Drive upgrade progressing
The upgrade of Rolleston Drive and the Rolleston Drive Tennyson Street intersection has reached a
new milestone with the next stage of works starting this weekend.
Isaac Construction Limited is making good progress with the road construction and resurfacing stage
of the project set to begin.
In the past couple of weeks, progress has been made in completing the piping of the stock water race
on Tennyson Street from the Rolleston Police Station to Bronte Way, completing work on installing
underground services and foundations for the new traffic lights, kerb and channel, median islands and
sections of footpath on Rolleston Drive and Tennyson Street.
The next step will be night works in the intersection to complete a full road reconstruction through the
intersection, which can only be done with the intersection closed. The night works will happening from
Sunday 20 March for two weeks (weather permitting), with the intersection closed from 9pm to 6am.
Detours will be in place during the hours the intersection is closed overnight and access to the
Tennyson Street and Rolleston Drive shops and shopping centre car parking will be restricted
overnight at various stages.
During the daytime the one-way system on Rolleston Drive (westbound towards the community
centre) and Tennyson Street (northbound towards the SH1) will remain in place.
The final work will see a new lane layout, traffic lights and better access for pedestrians and cyclists
through the intersection, new footpaths, cycleways and lighting along both roads. A new slow speed
zone on Rolleston Drive around the entrance to the Rolleston Town Centre is also being built with new
median islands and trees.
Selwyn Rapid
Antigen Testing
site open
A community Rapid Antigen Test
(RAT) pick up point is now open in
Rolleston.
The new Rolleston site is open on
Factory Drive off Iport Drive in the
IPort industrial area and will be open
Monday to Friday from 11am – 7pm,
and from 10am – 4pm on Saturday
and Sunday until further notice.
If approaching from Christchurch
on the motorway, exit at Weedons
Interchange and take the overpass onto Weedons Rd and then turn
left into Jones Road. Follow Jones Road until you reach Hoskyns
Road and then turn right. Proceed to the second roundabout and
turn right into Iport Drive. Follow the signs and you will see Factory
Drive on your left.
“Thank you to the Selwyn District Council for providing this site and
continued support. We are continuing to work through the rollout of
RAT collection sites,” says Tracey Maisey, ECC Incident Controller,
Canterbury DHB.
Mayor Sam Broughton says the Council is happy to help by
providing a Selwyn site which will make it much easier for locals to
collect their tests.
“Managing the current Omicron outbreak is a joint effort and it’s
great that we can work with the District Health Board to help support
our community.”
To help speed things up at all RAT collection sites please remember
to place your order for RATs before heading to a collection site – and
have your order number at the ready.
Orders can be made via the online system at https://requestrats.
covid19.health.nz/or by free calling 0800 222 478 to request your
RAT tests.
RATs are free for:
• People with COVID-19 symptoms or who are a household contact
or who have been instructed to get tested by a health official
• Critical workers who are household contacts
• Border workers who are required to be tested under the Required
Testing Order.
Autumn tips for looking after your home
For most of us our home is our biggest single investment, so it makes sense to protect it by carrying out
regular maintenance. Our building team provides seasonal advice to help you keep on top of maintaining
your home.
Autumn is a great time to have a tidy up around your property, prune trees and shrubs, and collect
up leaves and turn them into compost. While you’re picking up leaves don’t forget to clean out your
spouting, which gets filled up with leaves and other wind-blown debris at this time of year. This will
ensure you are ready for winter rain. And if you don’t want to do this job each year, consider fitting leaf
guards to your spouting.
Also check that driveway sumps and drainage channels are clear of leaves and other blockages.
With the change of season, it is timely to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and test the alarms.
If you find they are not working, buy replacements and get them fitted without delay – your life could
depend on it.
Always make sure you buy good quality smoke alarms with a test button so that you can regularly check
that they are still functioning to protect your family.
If you’re fitting new detectors here’s some simple rules to follow:
• Ensure they are either located in all bedrooms or within 3m of bedroom doors so that they can be
heard at the bed head
• They are best installed flat on the ceiling at the highest point and at least 300mm away from wall/
ceiling junctions
• If you have a two storey house, ensure you have an alarm located at the top of the stairwell
• Don’t install detectors in the kitchen or next to log burners where the will regularly trigger false alarms
• If your smoke alarms are hard wired into your security system, follow the security system manual
instructions on how to test them – this is usually easily done with a magnet
Council Call
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Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)
TE ARA ĀTEA
56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Ph 347 2880
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Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780
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Wednesday March 16 2022 Selwyn Times 21
Alcohol Notices
Union Fare Limited (Union Eatery Prebbleton)
has applied for an on licence. Objections to this
application are open until 25 March.
Meetings
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.
Township, Hall and Reserve Committees: To list or make changes to meeting details, email meeting.
changes@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 by 9am Wednesday the week before publication.
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS
Council Meeting*
Wednesday 23 March 1pm via Zoom
Malvern Community Board
Monday 28 March 4pm via Zoom
* Livestreamed on the Council website and
YouTube channel
DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Coalgate Township Committee
Tuesday 22 March 7.30pm Coalgate Fire Station
ON THE
ROADS
Ernie’s Cantina Limited (Mt Hutt Lodge) has
applied for the renewal of an on licence. Objections
to this application are open until 28 March.
Dunsandel Community Committee
Monday 21 March 7.30pm Dunsandel
Community Centre
Glentunnel Community Committee
Monday 28 March 7.30pm Glentunnel
Community Centre
Kirwee Community Committee
Monday 21 March 7.30pm Kirwee Hall
Springston Community Committee
Wednesday 16 March 7.30pm Errol Tweedy
Pavilion, Springston Reserve
On the Roads
Tennyson Street Rolleston Drive Intersection Upgrade
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.
Darfield Kirwee Wastewater Pipeline project
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.
Aylesbury Road between SH1 and Two Chain Road is reduced to one-way only. Traffic will be able to
enter from SH1 and move north past the one-way site. The one-way system will be in place until late
April. Aylesbury Road between Wards Road and Miles Road also remains closed as pipeline project
works continue.
For updates on road closures and on the project visit selwyn.govt.nz/darfieldkirweewastewater.
Weedons Ross Road seal widening
Weedons Ross Road will be one-way open to traffic travelling south (towards Rolleston), through the
work area for the duration of the project to widen the road. The work area is currently from Kingsdowne
Drove to Johnsons Road and will move south as sections are completed. A detour is in place.
Other repairs and upgrades
Pre-seal repairs are taking place on Hororata Dunsandel Road between Hunters Road and Burgess
Road, Dunns Crossing Road between Brookside Road and Boulez Mews, Coleridge Street from
Brookside Road and Fyffe Road from Sandy Knolls.
Repairs are also taking place on Hororata Road between Bridge Street and Plantation
Road and on Telegraph Road between Courtenay Road and Highfield Road.
Repairs are taking place on Andrew’s Bridge, Mt White.
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.
Learn Earn Grow Selwyn expanding
A month of events supporting Selwyn employers, employees and those looking to get into work is
expanding with new sessions added for this week.
Learn Earn Grow Selwyn has seen the Council partner with employment, business and community
groups to run seminars, workshops and other events offering advice and support for people at all stages
of their employment from those looking for a job, to people looking to hire, or grow their business.
With several workshops already sold out and tickets going quickly for others the Council has worked with
these partners to add three more sessions to the month’s events. The three online sessions will cover
COVID support, digital marketing and adapting customer service to the current climate.
The additional events will kick off today (18 March) with a session by the Ministry of Social Development
and Connected NZ designed to help navigate and provide information on what is available for small
businesses and job seekers during these challenging times with COVID.
They will be followed by sessions on Friday with A.P.E Consulting covering why we need to adapt our
ideas of customer service and how it works for your customers, while Digital Boost will bring practical
tips for upskilling in the digital space.
For more information on sessions or to book visit selwyn.govt.nz/LEGS
Event Guide
RED SETTING PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE. VACCINE PASSES REQUIRED FOR
THOSE OVER 12 YEARS AND THREE MONTHS OLD FOR ALL FACILITIES AND FOR
BOOKED OR TICKETED EVENTS. CAPACITY LIMITS ARE IN PLACE.
Thursday 17 March
Culture and Communication in the Kiwi
workplace
Te Ara Atea, 10.30am–12.30pm
Our region’s ethnic and cultural diversity, adds huge
value to our communities and businesses, and has put
a spotlight on how we work together in the workplace.
This session will focus on understanding what makes
Kiwi workplaces different, why it’s hard for some to ‘fit in’
and practical advice on working with cultural differences.
Part of Learn Earn Grown Selwyn. Free. Bookings
required. To book or for more business and employment
support opportunities visit selwyn.govt.nz/LEGS.
Thursday 17 March
English Learners Coffee Club
Te Ara Atea, 1.30–2.30pm
Join us to improve your everyday English skills and
confidence in a casual setting. Sessions are focused on
the needs of learners – so no two classes are the same.
All language learners welcome. Free. Bookings required
at selwynlibaries.co.nz/events.
Friday 18 March
Awesome Autumn: Special Storytimes
Darfield Library, 10–10.30am
Join us for a special Storytimes to celebrate Autumn.
With fun interactive activities, seasonal stories and singa-longs.
Free. Bookings required at selwynlibaries.co.nz/
events. One booking per family bubble please.
Friday 18 March
Connecting Selwyn
Darfield Recreation and Community Centre,
10am–12pm
A platform for employers and prospective employees to
meet and discuss potential employment opportunities.
Part of Learn Earn Grown Selwyn. Free. Bookings
required. To book or for more business and employment
support opportunities visit selwyn.govt.nz/LEGS.
Saturday 19 March
Sourdough Workshop
Rolleston Community Centre, 9am–1pm and 2–6pm
In this hands-on workshop learn how to make sourdough
and take home your own sourdough culture to
get you started. 16+ years. $45 per person. Bookings
required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Saturday 19 March
Make Your Own Wacky Scarecrow
Leeston Library, 10am–12pm
Would you like a garden friend to scare away pesky
birds eating your fruit and veges? Join Creative Junk
and make a small scarecrow or bring the whole family
and create a big one together! Free. Bookings required
at selwynlibaries.co.nz/events.
Wednesday 23 March
Little Planters: Pot Decorating for Kids
West Melton Community and Recreation Centre,
3.30–4.30pm
Decorate a pot plant with paint before planting
seedlings in it to take home. All materials provided.
$5 per person. 7+ years. Bookings required at selwyn.
govt.nz/events.
FOR INFORMATION ON LISTING A COMMUNITY EVENT
VISIT SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/COUNCILCALL.
LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE
19 Messines Street, Leeston
Ph 347 2871
LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE
Gerald Street, Lincoln
Ph 347 2876
0800 SELWYN
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Selwyn Times Wednesday March 16 2022
OPINION
ince Environment Canterbury
climate-change emergency
22
Flood protection, bus fares – have your say
Environment
Canterbury Chair
Jenny Hughey
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
by sea-level rise this century and
our productive and protected land
jeopardised by the arrival and
spread of new, exotic weeds and
pests from warmer climates.
All these eventualities have
to be planned and prepared for,
and Environment Canterbury
will remain in the vanguard of
these climate change efforts.
One example is the $40 million
Waimakariri River flood
protection project, completed
late last year. The network of
floodgates and stopbanks will
protect half a million people and
$8 billion of community and
business assets from a possible
“super flood”.
The last major flood was in
December 1957, when parts
threatened and facing increased
pressures due to river system
change.
Wetlands are also ecosystems
at-risk nationally and regionally,
degraded by draining, damming
and diversion affecting their
ability to sequester carbon,
cleanse freshwater and mitigate
flooding, as well as impacting on
biodiversity and mahinga kai.
With biosecurity, we are
putting greater emphasis on the
risks of new pests establishing
in Canterbury. Warming
temperatures, changing soils and
new land uses mean new weeds
especially, will be able to gain a
better foothold across the region.
More broadly, we have to
curb reliance on fossil fuels and
and enhance that work.
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access to electric and hybrid
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vehicles JENNY and hope HUGHEY to have explains half our what communities will be threatened native birds – most classified as
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make a small scarecrow or take you will find letters printed on March 23, 6.30–8pm
The formal declaration of a
jeopardised by the arrival and change.
the whole family and create a the path. Collect the letters, Are you a keen hiker or
state of climate emergency across
spread of new, exotic weeds and Wetlands are also ecosystems
Canterbury big one together. Bookings Chair unscramble the word, and crack camper, or would you like to
Canterbury was one of the most
pests from warmer climates. at-risk nationally and regionally,
required. selwynlibraries.co.nz/ the secret code. 3. Bike one, two learn how to store food case
serious, and colourful, moments
Jenny Hughey
All these eventualities have degraded by draining, damming
in the regional council’s more than
events.
or all four trails – one entry per of an emergency? For 13+ years,
Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi
to be planned and prepared for, and diversion affecting their
30-year history.
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MARCH IS a busy month in the
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of summer crops and preparation
for your winter garden begins.
After the weird weather here
through January and February,
let’s hope the rest of March will
bring more settled conditions for
gardening.
The last of summer vegetable
crops are ready to harvest. Do a
general tidy up and remove any
finished or diseased crops and
weeds etc before you begin preparation
of your winter garden.
Soil plays an important part in
growing healthy strong plants, so
always prepare the soil that you
will grow your vegetables in well.
Enrich and aerate it by digging
in plenty of compost a week or
two before planting. Check drainage
is adequate for the wet winter
months and when planting out,
rotate the site for your vegetables.
By rotating where crops are
planted, you can manage the soil
nutrient balance. The benefit of
crop rotation is that as one plant
depletes the soil of certain nutrients,
the next plant will replenish
the soil as it grows.
Winter vegetables can now be
planted – either with young seedlings
or by sowing seed directly
into the garden.
Vegetables such as beetroot,
broccoli, brussells sprouts, cabbage,
cauliflower, carrots, lettuce,
onions, radish, silver beet, spin-
planting for a steady supply.
ach, swedes and turnips. Stagger
your plantings so you have
a steady supply over the season.
Apply side dressings of fertiliser
every four to six weeks throughout
the growing period (depending
on what you grow and how
often you water your garden)
to help keep plants in optimum
health.
Flowering annuals that flourish
in the heat and long days of summer
are now nearing the end of
their season.
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Some species will continue
flowering well into April, but in
general, it is time to remove old
plants and thoroughly prepare
sites for your winter displays.
Winter flowering annuals are
a wonderful way to add colour
to the garden during the colder
months.
Some varieties are; aquilegias,
alyssum calendulas, cinerarias,
cornflowers, lobelias, nemesia,
pansy, primulas, snapdragons,
statice, stock, sweet william, wall
flower and violas.
Planting of bulbs should be
completed by the end of the
month in colder parts of New
Zealand. Their blooms will be a
welcome sight after a long dreary
winter.
Prepare the sites well for your
new bulbs by adding compost
and ensure there is enough drainage.
Think about the final effect
you want to achieve from your
bulbs come spring, for instance,
bulbs planted in clusters produce
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a more dramatic display.
Bulbs to plant in March include
anemone, daffodil, hyacinth,
freesia, ranunculus, Ixia, lachenalia,
sparaxis, tritonia, tulip and
watsonias.
It’s a great month for apples and
pears with many varieties ripening.
Gold queen peach (the last
of the peaches to ripen) is mature
on trees now. In early March, in
warmer areas, passionfruit will
be ripening – pick from the vines
or collect off the ground as they
turn purple. Stone fruit trees that
have finished cropping can now
be pruned to remove old and
crowded branches, retaining wellspaced,
new season growth for
next year’s fruit.
Once the weather has settled
and regular autumn rains have
arrived, the laying of new lawns
and/or the renovation of existing
lawns can begin. As with most
tasks in the garden, preparation
is the key to success. Always
check the quality of the top soil
you bring on to your property to
avoid a new lawn full of seeds.
Use bagged products for
smaller spaces. One of the top tips
for getting a superior year-round
lawn is sowing a mixture of lawn
seed.
With existing lawns, feed with
fertiliser and water it in well.
Mow your lawn regularly to
encourage strong, healthy grass
growth.
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billion invertebrates. One of the
most abundant insects contributing
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the springtails, or Collembola. They
occur from Antarctica to the tropics
and more than 6000 species have
been described worldwide.
New Zealand has over 240 Collembola
species and many more are
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Most springtails are 2-3mm long
and are found in soil or dead bark
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They get their common name
because most springtails contain an
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Selwyn appointee for
climate change panel
ECan climate change leadership has new
input, from Selwyn’s Erana Riddell.
ECan has appointed three new members
to its Climate Change Action Committee,
established in April 2021 to provide what
it describes as “an effective and transparent
leadership on climate change and ensure a
climate resilient future for the Canterbury
region.”
Professor Anita Wreford and Professor
Shaun Ogilvie have been appointed as
expert independent members on climate
change, while Erana Riddell while provide
an “intergenerational voice,” the council
says.
Riddell, Ngāi Tahu (Wairewa, Kaikōura)
and Ngāti Porou, has been a member of
the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū,
a member of the Selwyn Youth Council
and a member of the Banks Peninsula
Water Zone Committee since February
2020.
Riddell, 23, is studying for a law and
arts double degree at the University
of Canterbury and is passionate about
environmental management and says
she’s “opening governance and political
spaces to intergenerational and indigenous
voices”. She spoke at the launch event for
the It’s time, Canterbury campaign on her
experiences of witnessing climate change
and her hopes for the future.
Professor Anita Wreford is an applied
economist specialising in adaption to
climate change, with a particular focus on
agriculture and the primary sector.
Dr Wreford has 20 years of experience
researching climate change and working
with policy makers at both the national
and local government level in New
Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Wreford holds a PhD in Agricultural
Economics from Lincoln University and
is the lead of the Deep South National
Science Challenge’s programme on
Impacts and Implications, and also works
at the Agribusiness and Economics
Research Unit at Lincoln University.
Professor Shaun Ogilvie, Te Arawa (Ngāti
Whakahemo), Ngāti Awa (Ngāti Pūkeko)
and Pākehā, is a Professor of Ecology
and the Environment at the Ngāi Tahu
Research Centre, University of Canterbury.
Dr Ogilvie has a PhD in Ecology from
the University of Canterbury, and has
extensive experience in environment
research born from, for, with, and by
Māori communities. His research is guided
by Te Tiriti and has a focus on reversing
the decline of taonga species.
Olgilvie is also the Kaihautū Ngātahi
Co-Director Māori of the National
Science Challenge Biological Heritage, a
director of private environmental research
company Eco Research Associates Ltd, a
Māori Business Development Consultant
for the Cawthron Institute and a Principal
Investigator for Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
(New Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research
Excellence).
Committee co-chair, councillor Elizabeth
McKenzie, said the new, independent
members would offer fresh perspectives
and expert knowledge that would help the
group’s decision making.
In addition to the new independent
members, the committee is made up of
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(manu whenua advisors). The independent
members of the action committee are
appointed until the next local government
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
More overseas
dairy workers
on way
More international dairy farm workers
will be able to cross the border for the 2022
dairy season.
A new class exception allows 300
international dairy workers to enter New
Zealand. Employers can apply through
DairyNZ for nomination and have a class
exception visa granted by Immigration
New Zealand. The previous class exception
allowed 200 dairy workers to enter New
Zealand and had been partially filled.
For both class exceptions, workers were
able to enter New Zealand from March 5th.
Federated Farmers has worked with the
Ministry for Social Development for over
a year to attract more than 525 people
to work in the sector through the www.
getkiwisonfarm.nz programme.
“Farms are short thousands of staff
and with continued low domestic
unemployment, workers from overseas are
the only option to plug the gaps in many
parts of New Zealand,” Federated Farmers
National Board member and immigration
spokesperson Chris Lewis said.
“Many dairy farms are desperate to get
teams back up to strength prior to calving
and today’s announcement will provide a
measure of relief.”
Lewis said industry, farmers and the
government had done all they could to
attract and retain Kiwi workers in the
industry but the need for international
labour remained.
“If we want Kiwis to see an attractive
future in the industry and to stop burning
out our existing workers, we need the
right number of people to staff our farms.
Every employer wants to offer a favourable
work roster and more days off, but
without enough people to employ this isn’t
possible,” he said.
Lewis reminded farm employers to use
the industry-leading Federated Farmers
employment contracts, DairyNZ job
descriptions, management advice and team
building resources “and to promote the
great housing, modern work rosters and no
travel costs to work that we offer with jobs
on our farms”.
Every industry that relied on an
international workforce was crying out for
workers during Covid restrictions.
“Federated Farmers has advocated
strongly and consistently for the
agricultural sector, now it is up to the
farmers to fill these exception spots,” Lewis
said.
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Nutrient losses due to leaching
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Cover or catch crops are often used as
a mitigation tool for nitrate leaching,
however the challenge is to plant a crop
which actively grows during the wetter and
colder months.
Cates recently introduced WinterMax
T100 Triticale to the market. WinterMax
T100 was developed by the team at Plant
Research (NZ) and Grasslanz Technology
to fit a need in the dairy sector for a catch
crop that can be sown in autumn/winter
and can rapidly accumulate dry matter
over the winter period.
Forage trials sown in April evaluating
dry matter production, comparing oat and
triticale, showed that WinterMax T100
produced 1350 kg DM/ha, whereas the oat
varieties only produced 528 kg DM/ha 80
days after planting.
WinterMax T100’s deep root system gives
this variety excellent nutrient scavenging
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when compared to similar catch crops
such as oats and wheat. WinterMax T100
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Results of field trials show positive
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Electric Audi the silent slayer
SOME OF MY most memorable
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If you add together the fabulous
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design along with four-doors,
well five if you take into account
the rear liftback. Incidentally,
there is a wealth of cargo space
under the liftback, and if you fill
that up there’s also a small cargo
compartment under the front
bonnet.
Inside, the RS e-tron GT is
laid out sporty but comfortable,
the seats are body gripping,
and being a large car space is
generous. It sits low on the road
(1.4m) which means you do have
to fold yourself in a little on entry,
and getting out does tax the hips
a bit if they are well worn like
mine.
Nevertheless, that’s a small
price to pay, for the RS e-tron
is a sports car of true genius,
and five years ago I never would
have thought I’d be saying things
like that about an electric car.
Audi has grasped technology by
the scruff of the neck and has
built a simply amazing sports car
that goes every bit as well as it
looks.
Take the figures, for example,
the RS e-tron GT has power
outputs of 440kW and 830Nm,
channelled immediately through a
two-speed gearbox to two motors,
one up front and one over the rear
axle, giving the car a Quattro-type
feel through four-wheel-drive. A
3.3sec claim to make 100km/h
from a standstill makes it one of
the fastest cars I’ve driven, and its
acceleration doesn’t wilt until it
reaches 250km/h (not that I drove
that fast).
These are most impressive
speeds for a car that weighs
in at over 2.2-tonne, yet the
amazing statistics don’t end
there. Audi claims a 472km
driving range; of course, that’s
best possible usage and factors
that must be considered such
as air temperature, the number
of occupants, a steady throttle
FLOWING: The RS e-tron GT’ is a big car at almost 5m but
it feels constantly sporty.
AUDI RS e-tron GT: Fully electric performance car with a 3.3sec time to make 100km/h
from a standstill.
application, flat roads and little
wind resistance
However, I have to report
that during my time with the
evaluation car, diminishing
battery levels was never a
consideration. It was at full
capacity when I picked up the
vehicle, and even with just a little
bit of trickle charging using the
domestic supply cable (three-pin)
there was never a point where I
was worried about its range.
For the record, Audi also claim
a 5min charge from a designated
charge port will glean you 100km
in distance, while a 23min charge
will see the batteries reach 80
per cent maximum from five per
cent.
For me, though, the RS
e-tron was all about the driving
experience, it moves like a rocket
when the accelerator is depressed,
there are several drive modes, one
that can be tailored individually.
Acceleration is clean, smooth
and, of course, fast.
There’s one other factor
that must be mentioned and
that is the sound, well lack of
it really, the electric whine is
constantly prevalent, but it’s just
background noise, it is far from
overbearing and quite tuneful
to listen to. If you get feisty with
the accelerator there is a louder
• Price – Audi RS e-tron GT,
$273,550
• Dimensions – Length,
4990mm; width,
1960mm; height,
1410mm
• Configuration – Electric
motors, four-wheeldrive,
440kW, 830Nm,
two-speed automatic
• Performance – 0-100km/h,
3.3sec
sound that increases through
interior and exterior speakers
but even then it is well subdued.
It’s fair to say though that if you
want a hurricane type sound
on acceleration that can be
engineered into the car.
Our long straight roads make
it difficult to get a feel for the RS
e-tron’s handling, but there are a
few corners which suited it near
Coes Ford. Because it sits low
there is little body movement,
and with huge 21in wheels and
tyres that wouldn’t be out of place
on a formula one car, the e-tron
sits wonderfully composed in a
corner with direct turn-in and no
movement off-line. It is superbly
accurate and a joy to guide
through a corner.
Of course, when you apply
throttle out of a corner, it
simply grips up and charges like
a dynamo to the next; midrange
acceleration is simply
invigorating. And when it
comes time to slow down for
the next corner, huge brakes
offer high pedal feel and intense
deceleration.
To be fair, I didn’t drive the RS
e-tron GT to anywhere near its
potential, for one I didn’t want to
risk my licence, while for another
it is a car that deserves respect
with its $273,500 price tag. The
evaluation car was also carrying
a few extra goodies that added
almost another $10k to that
figure.
That’s a big outlay but I can
report you get a lot of car and
a lot of specification, it has
everything the modern car
buyer would want and it simply
fits like a glove, everything is
intuitive.
If you want to join the electric
revolution but want performance
as well, then that is the market
Audi is looking for. They’ve
even made it easy if the price
tag heading toward $300k is
prohibitive, there’s a non RS
model that sits at just below
$200k. Its performance is just as
inviting, it misses out on little to
the racing sport variant and looks
just as exciting.
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The general public is to be advised that
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over the period 22-25 Mar 22.
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the BeSt PRoPeRtieS AcRoSS
the SeLWYn DiStRict
INSIDE
PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY
Week commencing WeDneSDAY,16th mARch, 2022
When quality and ample parking matter
Often you need to step inside a property to truly appreciate
what’s on offer and this is no exception. From the moment
you enter this outstanding 250sqm crafted home with
additional cedar portico you will notice a standard and level
of detail that sets this property apart from the rest. Our
owners have designed a property that offers an intelligent
and functional floor plan consisting of an interactive open
plan dining/living area that is catered to by a highly specified
kitchen with ample preparation space, granite bench tops,
reputable appliances, a 90cm standalone oven with gas
cook top, built in rangehood, double fridge space and a
stunning butlers pantry with its own granite bench tops
that will impress the fussiest of chefs. Seamlessly flowing
from the dual living areas is a fabulous cedar portico which
provides an outstanding all year-round outdoor living area
where you can relax in comfort and privacy. Generously
sized and luxuriously appointed, the master bedroom suite
is privately located at one end of the home and has a fully
fitted walk-in robe and indulgent ensuite with dual vanities.
Further accommodation is provided by two double bedrooms
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laundry and ample internal attic storage space. The heating
and cooling solutions are wide ranging which include a
ducted heat pump system, Rika pellet fire, double glazing,
and a thoughtful orientation. One of the most appealing
features of this property must be the parking space that
includes a double internal access garage and an oversized
carport (7.8x7.8 approx). Viewing will not disappoint.
Deadline Sale: 1pm, Wed 6 Apr 2022
www.bayleys.co.nz/5517906
Jackie Derrick
Mobile: 0276 363 576
jackie.derrick@bayleys.co.nz
3/713 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston Open Homes: 2.00-2.30pm Sun 20 March
JACKIE DERRICK
ALTOGETHER PROVEN SALES EXCELLENCE
Over the past decade, there are only a handful of agents in the Selwyn region that have been consistently
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Charing Cross 1384 Wards Road
Very rare find
20 hectares irrigated with a 230sqm three-bedroom home. Located an easy 15 minute drive from Rolleston. This
productive property is extremely well subdivided and fenced, including central lanes allowing easy access to every
paddock. Current irrigation consent of ten litres per second valid until 2038.This well presented property is
complemented with excellent cattle yards, American style barn with six loose boxes and a three bay hay shed. The
21 year old, 230sqm three double bedroom home boasts two living areas plus an office is situated at the end of an
established oak tree lined driveway and has a commanding view of the property with the Southern Alps as a back
drop.
3 2 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 31 Mar 2022
Phone for viewing times
Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930
andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517924
Boundary lines are indicative only
Dunsandel 1349 Tramway Road
Style, history and space
Available for the first time in 22 years and beautifully situated at the end of a sweeping tree-lined driveway, this
exceptional Hurst Seager designed residence presents the ultimate in classic country living. Architecturally
designed, this property was rescued from a Merivale development and has been sympathetically renovated with a
perfect blend of traditional style and contemporary comfort. Farm style and expansive, the open plan kitchen
boasts granite benchtops, high-end appliances and effortlessly blends with the living and dining areas that are clad
in solid timber Rimu panelling and look out through expansive bay windows. With a log burner and heat pump,
climate control is assured year-round in this spacious living area. Accommodation is provided through three
bedrooms with built-in storage and an additional room that could be used as a small bedroom if required.
1.2775ha 3 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Tue 29 Mar 2022
Phone for viewing times
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517883
bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Greenpark 58 Greenpark Road
Plenty of space in a wonderful place
Live large close to Lincoln and Tai Tapu. With its fabulous rural outlook, expansive home, beautiful mature garden
and shelter, multiple paddocks, stables, sheds and arena across 6.12 hectares, this property offers a wonderful
lifestyle. The house lends itself beautifully to entertaining, guests, and work-from-home options. Outbuildings
include a six-bay open shed, four-bay barn with five horseboxes, a hay shed and a standalone garage/workshop
with three-phase power. Everything you need is just minutes away, including gyms, sports clubs, farmers' markets,
shops and cafes and even central city and airport both within an easy 25 minutes commute. For younger family
there are school buses going right past the gate or the corner and a great variety of sports and social activities on
offer. This property is sure to please.
bayleys.co.nz/5517818
5 3 2 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 30 Mar 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
Hoon Hay 24 McCarthy Street
Fresh, modern and instantly appealing
Oriented to maximise all-day sun, this home is bathed in natural light. All the hard work has been done here, so that
you can simply move in and enjoy the benefits. Upgrades include installation of gas hot water, new flooring in the
kitchen, new dishwasher and rangehood, new drapes, a trendy, renovated tiled bathroom, and a 'new look' laundry.
The 125sqm (approximately) floor plan comprises a kitchen with an adjoining laundry and a designated dining area
that extends into the spacious lounge. Three double bedrooms make this home ideal for couples and families alike.
A heat pump and an HRV system ensure temperature-controlled, year-round comfort. With a detached double
garage, an abundance of off-street parking and a secure rear garden completing the picture, this beautifully
presented home has wide appeal and early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
3 1 1 2
Price by Negotiation
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517886
bayleys.co.nz

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Lincoln 9 Ryelands Drive
Timeless architecture, waterfront lifestyle
Aesthetically pleasing on every level, this superbly designed home showcases uncompromising style from its
commanding position overlooking the Liffey Stream. No details were overlooked when crafting this 381sqm
property which includes multiple living zones, a charming open-plan kitchen, separate office and generously sized
bedrooms on both levels. A further 52sqm of outdoor entertaining spaces include spectacular verandas, sheltered
terraces and a magnificent alfresco pavilion. A gas fire along with ducted and under tile heating in the bathrooms
bestow climate comfort. Unfolding over 1,033sqm the park-like grounds impart absolute tranquillity with access to
a streamside reserve. Garaging comprises an internal access double that has been freshly carpeted along with a 6m
long single to the rear. Excellent schooling and amenities are close by and only a 20-minute drive into the city.
bayleys.co.nz/5517814
4 3 2 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 30 Mar 2022
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Bianca Davidson 027 322 9055
bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Lincoln 14 Stables Drive
Family living at its finest
This exceptional four-bedroom home offers infinite appeal and incredible flexibility, with potential to utilise the large
office space as a fifth bedroom if you desire. An inspired 331sqm (approximately) configuration which emphasises
modern-day living with the capacity for stylish entertaining both indoors and outdoors in the botanical setting.
Separation of the elegant media room allows versatility, and this zone comes complete with a retractable screen
and projector for unforgettable movie nights, with a heat pump and log burner providing year-round comfort. The
compelling reasons to purchase are almost limitless so contact us today.
bayleys.co.nz/5517845
4 2 2 3
Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 31 Mar 2022
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View Sun 2-2.30pm or by appointment
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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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Lincoln 1 Burnett Lane
The ultimate urban lifestyle
Surrounded by other quality homes in highly desirable Barton Fields, this enviable size 4,451sqm property is within
easy walking and cycling distance to Lincoln golf course, event centre, great schools and Lincoln township itself.
The property has subdivision potential and uniquely its own bore. Blending style and space, the 286sqm approx
home has bi-fold doors opening to the sheltered courtyard and patio with louvred pergola. The double internal
access garage and an additional standalone double garage inspires workshop or man-cave possibilities. Irrigated
gardens, expansive lawn and mature plantings frame the home and outdoor living areas. A vegetable garden, fruit
trees, berry garden and glasshouse will supplement the pantry. An abundance of off street parking is ideal for a boat
or motor home. Urban properties of this grand size rarely become available.
bayleys.co.nz/5517843
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 31 Mar 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
Rolleston 358 Dunns Crossing Road
The one you've been waiting for
Built in 2016 and nestled on an established and appealing 867sqm section is this highly desirable and attractive
200sqm (approximately) family home that is located within easy walking distance to a pre-school and West
Rolleston School. On offer are two separate spacious living areas; one of which is an open plan living and dining area
which is catered to by a modern and functional kitchen complete with reputable appliances and space for a double
fridge. The versatile dining area has ranch sliders opening out to a private patio area, a perfect place to relax and
unwind or enjoy the barbecue. Generously sized, the master bedroom suite is privately located at one end of the
home and has a walk-in robe and ensuite while the other three double bedrooms are serviced by a contemporary
family bathroom.
4 2 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $845,000
Phone for viewing times
Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576
jackie.derrick@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517868
bayleys.co.nz

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Rolleston 86 Ed Hillary Drive
Sought-after triple car garaging home - secure now
Building of this spacious family home is underway with completion expected in September. If you want a brandnew,
high-quality home, but don't want the stress of securing a section, finding a builder and managing escalating
building costs, I have the solution. This 250sqm home, situated on a 795sqm section, offers you triple car garaging
with attic storage, four double bedrooms, spacious open plan living, an up-to-the-minute kitchen with a large walkin
pantry, a formal lounge, separate laundry, walk-in linen room and beautiful bathrooms. The standard of finish
produced by this builder is renowned locally, giving you peace of mind that the end result will not only meet, but
exceed your expectations. Please feel free to contact me to have a chat about the plans and specifications and to
discuss how you can secure this home for your family.
4 2 2 3
Asking Price $1,250,000
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517877
Rolleston 80 Ed Hillary Drive
Stunning brand new home
Building has started on this fabulously spec'd 242sqm home that offers 'stand out' features you will love. The
entrance hall will have a full-length picture window, both living rooms boast high-pitched ceilings, the lounge will
have a barn door, tiled bathrooms, a sumptuous wall-to-wall shower in the ensuite, there will be attic storage with
ladder access and carpet in the garage, a ducted heat pump system, Bluetooth speakers in the kitchen, a large Kwila
deck plus lawns and landscaping included, just to give you a taster of what's on offer.
If the floor plan and the 800sqm section size tick the boxes on your wish list, then please give me a call in the first
instance and I will be happy to answer any specific questions you may have. Completion is expected in September.
4 2 2 2
Asking Price $1,190,000
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517878
bayleys.co.nz

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ALL OVER
SELWYN
An award-winning salesperson with a reputation for ‘going the extra mile’,
Nick strives to get you the very best result when selling your home.
If you are looking for a real estate experience based on hard work,
open communication and reliability, then Nick would love to help.
Nick Booth
027 306 3186 | nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services
NEW LISTING
Rolleston 47 Granite Drive
No ifs or buts... its got to go
Bathed in all-day sun and a light and bright feel throughout, the spacious open-plan living area creates a warm and
inviting environment from the moment you enter. Contrasting light and dark tones create an air of elegance in the
kitchen and an additional study nook in the living area provides extra space as a hobby or homework station. Black
tapware and hardware throughout the home continue the modern and contemporary styling, which extends to the
main bathroom and ensuite, both with tiled showers. The spacious master suite offers a well-fitted walk-in robe and
ensuite, whilst two further double bedrooms have easy access to the family bathroom and separate toilet. With
further excellent features including multiple heat pumps, attic storage, a KNXTRA smart-wiring system and an
insulated garage door, it is evident this home has been built with quality and attention to detail in mind.
3 1 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Wed 30 Mar 2022
View 12.30-1pm Sun 20 Mar
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517135

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BAYLEYS
YOUR SELWYN
PROPERTY EXPERTS
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027 433 4657
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027 220 5043
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Local knowledge, the kind you just can’t buy. Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559
When you sell a home with Bayleys, you’re choosing a salesperson
with knowledge of your local area. Insight that can’t be measured
Bayleys Leeston 03 324 3704
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earning potential with such low entry costs.
Find out what it takes to succeed in real estate!
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THIS WEEK’S
Auctions
WED
16 MARCH 2:00 PM
RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB
428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.
(Unless sold prior)
AUCTION
Hanmer Springs 63 Chalet Crescent
Harcourts ID: HS9852
Harley & June Manion
021 149 8050 | 021 823 824
LIVE AUCTION STREAM
harcourtsauctions.co.nz
On average we have over 400 people viewing our online
auctions every week.
AUCTION
Rolleston 10 Exeter Lane
Harcourts ID: LN3600
AUCTION
Ohoka Lot 4 404 Mill Road
Harcourts ID: RG9678
Rachael McIntosh & Tony Edwards
022 088 7280 | 027 442 1402
Richard & Sue Woerlee
027 220 7706 | 021 867 541
AUCTION
Lincoln 13 Hunters Lane
Harcourts ID: LN3597
AUCTION
Waikuku Beach 28 Queens Avenue
Harcourts ID: RG9679
Jan Green & Mary Edwards
027 222 8736 | 021 557 731
Lisa Tippen
027 454 5416
AUCTION
Hanmer Springs 64/1 Rutherford Crescent
Harcourts ID: HS9873
AUCTION
Lincoln 24 Cassidy Avenue
Harcourts ID: LN3599
Harley & June Manion
021 149 8050 | 021 823 824
Jan Green
027 222 8736
AUCTION
Avonhead 2/28 Glenburn Place
Harcourts ID: BF36838
AUCTION
Richmond 10 Perth Street
Harcourts ID: LN3596
Geoffrey Twiss
027 738 6145
Jason Wills
0274 351 491
AUCTION
Hawarden 5 Gemmells Road
Harcourts ID: RG9680
AUCTION
Darfield 13 Oldham Place
Harcourts ID: HR5951
Victora Thompson
027 352 7913
Mike Brown
021 461 986
AUCTION
Merivale 9 & 9a Innes Road
Harcourts ID: BF36856
AUCTION
Oxford 30 Burnt Hill Road
Harcourts ID: RG9675
Geoffrey Twiss
027 738 6145
Jessica Murphy
027 948 3000
AUCTION
Prebbleton 339 Blakes Road
Harcourts ID: HR5954
AUCTION
Oxford 411 Depot Road
Harcourts ID: RG9692
Stevie Golding
021 0830 4660
Victora Thompson
027 352 7913
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Southbridge 3 Taumutu Road
Prepare to be wowed!
Conversion, makeover, renovation, call it what you like but one thing is for sure you will be amazed at what lies within when
you walk through the door of this truly unique and much loved home. Originally built in the 1950s as a joinery workshop and
then converted to the meeting place of the local Freemasons and subsequently sold to the vendor this has been a project
worthy of a DIY Reality show such is the amazing end result. The vendor has with great consideration managed to create a
beautiful welcoming living space for you and your family that will be treasured by those lucky enough to call it home. There is
just so much to like about this home from the welcoming entranceway which leads to the spacious family room with its dining
area and modern kitchen which is set to get the first of the day's rays. This area opens out onto a west-facing patio and is
heated by a free-standing log burner. This area opens into a very large second lounge suitable for a teen hangout, media
room, games room, or just a second formal lounge. This home also boasts four genuine double bedrooms and two bathrooms
including one easily accessed from the master bedroom.
4 2 2 4
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 29th March, 2022 at 4.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
View Sun 20 Mar 1.45 - 2.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/LEU14186
Stephan Knowler
M 027 229 9522
E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz
Rolleston 36 Shillingford Boulevard
Halswell 31 Irvines Track
4 Bedroom Beauty
Built in 2015, this trendy home holds incredible curb appeal in a quiet
yet handy location and it doesn't stop there. The clever layout has
ensured maximum use of space so you can be sure you are getting
more bang for your buck! Quality fittings and fixtures adorn this
wonderful modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The kitchen is a
stand-out with a hi-gloss bench and opens out to a private patio and
courtyard area, the perfect spot for entertaining friends in the
afternoon sun. With practicality in mind the extremely spacious lounge
offers a soft contemporary colour scheme and is the perfect size for a
4 bedroom family. Completing the picture inside the home is the
master with ensuite.
4 2 1 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 31st
March, 2022 at 5.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Sun 20 Mar 2.00 - 2.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU14794
Sarah Yeates
M 027 447 2719
Designed with distinction in mind!
When our vendors embarked on building their own home, they
decided not only to build something unique, but to enjoy the process,
hence, they chose bespoke over generic and this clearly shows in every
inch of both design and construction. This elegant home is comprised
of 3 bedrooms, 1 generous office and 2 exquisitely tiled bathrooms
that are beautifully appointed plus stunning polished concrete floors
with underfloor heating throughout the living spaces. The home is
built with cedar and a stunning large black brick which adds instant
appeal to this executive style home.
3 2 1 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 7th
April, 2022 at 1.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Wed 16 Mar 5.00 - 5.30pm
Sun 20 Mar 2.30 - 3.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU14700
Angela Hunt
M 021 548 777
Chris Moore
M 027 288 0563
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Rolleston 5 Brave Street
A BEAUTY ON BRAVE
Located down Brave Street in the popular and sold-out Falcons Landing subdivision in Rolleston this a new family
home positioned among other new quality builds. Completed by a reputable local builder this property will make a
fantastic home for you and your family or alternatively would be a great addition to the investor's portfolio. The
permanent material home comprises three double bedrooms and spacious open plan living orientated to make the
most of the sun is north and west facing. Designed with the chef of the family in mind the hub of the home is the
practical kitchen with plenty of bench space and quality appliances. The home is serviced by two bathrooms with the
master having an ensuite and the other being centrally positioned for ease of access for the balance of the house.
Add to this the attached double garage, the large deck easily accessed from the dining/living area and you have a
property that you know you will want to make your own. The 582m2 easy care section is fully fenced for children and
pets, has established plantings, room for a vege garden, and an established private utility area. Why build when you
can purchase this as new property in a very desirable part of Rolleston?
TO BE SOLD BY DEADLINE SALE Offers to be presented on or before 4 pm, Wednesday 30th March 2022 (unless sold
prior)
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
3 2 1 2
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 30th March, 2022 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
View Sun 20 Mar 1.30 - 2.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU13377
Cameron McRae
M 027 769 6696 P 03 929 0306
E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Southbridge 280 Adams Road
Fieldmont
Prepare to fall in love with this French Colonial-style home constructed in circa 1869 positioned among the rich arable
farmland of the Ellesmere District. Truly a haven from the busy everyday world we live in Fieldmont is a sanctuary offering
peace and quiet with only the birdsong to wake you in the morning. Nestled among mature plantings, sweeping lawns, and
specimen trees this home offers a very rare opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle to be envied. The home itself is large enough for
the growing family with options around bedrooms and living areas depending on what works for you it could be three living
and three bedrooms or maybe four bedrooms and two living, there is a renovated bathroom and kitchen along with several
WCs. There is still the opportunity for you to put your mark on this sturdy home of solid construction. Heating is by way of a
free-standing log burner and heat pump. The outdoor dining options are covered with the sheltered patio accessed via French
doors off the dining/living room. Imagine the balmy summer evenings entertaining friends and family in your very own
botanic setting. Adjoining this area is your very own Wimbledon with the grass-cour.
4 1 2
For Sale By Negotiation
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/LEL14476
Stephan Knowler
M 027 229 9522
E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz
Rolleston 768 Selwyn Road
Leeston 311 Knyvetts Road
URBAN CONVENIENCE - COUNTRY OUTLOOK
If you are looking for a high-spec, contemporary family home with a
peaceful rural feel then look no further. Built-in 2019 and offering
252m2 of luxury, style, and 3 car garaging with secure off-street
parking to envy, you'll be blown away by what's on offer here. The
beautifully tiled entrance draws you through to the stunning kitchen
and living area. A true entertainers delight, with a free-standing oven,
stone benchtops, and a large butler's pantry with sink. The open plan
living area offers the space and comfort you expect from a wonderful
family home and is perfectly completed by the adjoining large
separate lounge that soaks in the peaceful rural outlook.
4 2 2 3
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 24th
March, 2022 at 5.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Sun 20 Mar 3.00 - 3.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU98985
Sarah Yeates
M 027 447 2719
382.4 ha - A farm to be proud
A lot of thought has gone into every aspect of developing this quality
and high specced dairy unit. The focus has been on the farm
efficiencies, for stock and staff, providing a productive easy to manage
dairy unit. 252 ha centre pivots, 47 ha rotorainer and 23 ha k-line
irrigation from 3 strong reliable wells with some capacity to extend to
dry land corners. The farm has an "A" audit for its recent Farm
Environment Plan. Currently milking 1200 cows and produced 572,815
kgs/ms in 20/21 season through a near new 80 bail rotary shed with
automatic cup removers, Protrac and in shed feeding system. The
results of strong pastures from good fertility levels are evident.
Tender closes 3.00pm, Mon 28th Mar,
2022 (unless sold prior), Property
Brokers (Canterbury) Limited
217 West Street
Ashburton
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR12075
Paul Cunneen
M 0274 323 382
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 PB058111
Stephan Knowler
Residential/Lifestyle Sales Consultant
027 229 9522 | stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz
Cameron McRae
Residential/Lifestyle Sales Consultant
027 769 6696 | cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
We’ve changed our look
not who we are
Property Brokers is excited to welcome Stephan Knowler and Cameron McRae into the family.
You can still expect the same outstanding service that they provide to all their clients, however, now
they’ll have the backing of New Zealand’s largest family-owned provincial real estate company.
Better systems, better technology, better marketing,
and ultimately better results for you.
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
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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections
in the Selwyn District
Space and light
features of show home
The first two features you notice when
you enter the Faye Homes show home at
10 Thornborough Drive in Rolleston is
space and light.
Full length windows and sliding doors
surround the living/kitchen/dining area
with skylights adding the feeling of even
more space. Bathed in natural light this
open plan area takes up half the length
of the home and there is also a separate
lounge area for quieter times.
Opening off the living area is a patio
with louvred roof offering an outdoor
space year round.
With central heating and double glazing
throughout, all the fittings and fixtures are
top quality with push open doors in the
kitchen providing a sleek and sophisticated
profile.
A stand-out feature in the hallway is a
long window seat looking out on to the
garden with drawers underneath for added
storage. This home boasts four double
bedrooms with a separate study near the
front entrance making it perfect for those
wanting to work from home.
Although occupying the same space,
both the main bathroom and ensuite have
separate toilet, sink and shower so more
than one person can be in the space at one
time.
Faye Homes is a small Christchurch-based
company that started out as friends helping
friends and family to build their own
homes. To them reputation is everything
and building a relationship between the
client and their small team of professional
consultants to offers flexible house planning
– and a personal quality guarantee.
Next-door to four bedroom (279 square
metres) home at 10 Thornborough Drive is
a smaller three bedroom home (188 square
metres) offering some other options for
Faye Homes new builds. They are open
from 12pm until 4pm Wednesdays to
Sundays. They also have show homes in
Lincoln and Rolleston’s Acland Park.
For more information visit the Faye
Homes website at www.fayehomes.co.nz.
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