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WEDNESDAY, MARCH <strong>23</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />

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Bid to<br />

build 2100<br />

homes at<br />

Rolleston<br />

likely to<br />

be denied<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

A PROPOSED 2100-home<br />

Carter Group development west<br />

of Dunns Crossing Rd is unlikely<br />

to go ahead.<br />

District councillors will today<br />

consider a recommendation from<br />

independent commissioner David<br />

Caldwell that they decline an<br />

application from Carter Group to<br />

rezone 160ha in two blocks, the<br />

Holmes and Skellerup blocks.<br />

Carter Group director Tim<br />

Carter said the company was<br />

surprised by the recommendation,<br />

and disappointed.<br />

In the recommendation,<br />

Caldwell acknowledged that the<br />

application, for Plan Change 73,<br />

would provide significant development<br />

capacity, and that Carter<br />

Group had addressed most of the<br />

effects identified by submitters.<br />

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accordance with the principles of<br />

the Resource Management Act.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

SELWYN HAS reached a new<br />

record high median house price<br />

– $890,000.<br />

The latest data from the Real<br />

Estate Institute of New Zealand<br />

shows property prices continuing<br />

to climb nationwide, but at<br />

a more moderate pace than<br />

previously.<br />

Median house<br />

prices in the<br />

Canterbury<br />

region reached<br />

a new record<br />

high of $720,000<br />

last month,<br />

Jen Baird<br />

representing a<br />

28.6 per cent<br />

increase year-on-year. The figure<br />

was boosted by four districts<br />

reaching record medians –<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> ($890,000), Waimakariri<br />

($757,000), Christchurch<br />

City ($731,000) and Timaru<br />

($508,000).<br />

At the same time, Canterbury<br />

saw its sales count decline by<br />

26.6 per cent for the month — its<br />

lowest February month sales<br />

count since February 2019. Stock<br />

levels in the region increased by<br />

14.1 per cent compared to February<br />

2021.<br />

REINZ chief executive Jen<br />

Baird said while sales activity<br />

was down, demand remained<br />

and stock on the market was up.<br />

Owner-occupiers had been the<br />

most active buyers in the Canterbury<br />

market, while first-home<br />

buyers were cautious, given<br />

tightening lending criteria.<br />

“An increase in out-of-town<br />

buyer inquiry was evident due<br />

to the region’s employment opportunities,”<br />

Baird said.<br />

Auctions were popular in<br />

the region with 34.8 per cent<br />

of properties sold that way<br />

compared to 25.8 per cent in<br />

February 2021.<br />

“Agents note that the Canterbury<br />

market has become more<br />

comfortable with auctions over<br />

the past 12 to 18 months and it<br />

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Median house price hits $890,000<br />

HIGH DEMAND: <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s housing market remains strong<br />

as the median price hits a record high.<br />

has become a preferred method<br />

of sale.”<br />

However, clearance rates<br />

had dropped slightly due to a<br />

combination of buyer access<br />

to finance, concern the market<br />

was easing and high vendor<br />

expectations.<br />

“Agents say that informing<br />

vendors of the shift in market<br />

sentiment is important,” Baird<br />

said.<br />

NEWS 3<br />

In Brief<br />

FIREFIGHTERS BUSY<br />

The Leeston Volunteer Fire<br />

Brigade had a busy weekend. The<br />

brigade was supported by crews<br />

from Southbridge and Dunsandel<br />

on Friday night as they battled<br />

a fire in trees and stumps along<br />

100m of hedge on Tramway<br />

Reserve Rd. Deputy chief Matt<br />

Walker said investigations were<br />

continuing into the cause. On<br />

Saturday night, the brigade<br />

responded to three camp fires at<br />

Chamberlains Ford. Walker said<br />

campers in separate groups had<br />

lit the fires, which went against a<br />

district council by-law. “We just<br />

gave them some advice around<br />

the topic of no burning,” Walker<br />

said. The same night the brigade<br />

attended a minor non-injury one<br />

vehicle crash on Lake Rd.<br />

BATTERY RECYCLING<br />

The district council’s roll out of<br />

recycling stations for household<br />

batteries has been well supported,<br />

solid waste manager Andrew<br />

Boyd said. “To date the total<br />

battery weight diverted since the<br />

launch just before Christmas is<br />

819kg, of that 563kg was from<br />

Pines Resource Recovery Park<br />

and 256kg from the smaller sites,”<br />

he said in his report to district<br />

councillors for their meeting<br />

this week. The smaller sites are<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

4<br />

NEWS<br />

Reverse sensitivity<br />

effects of low probability<br />

•From page 1<br />

“I remain concerned in relation<br />

to the potential reverse sensitivity<br />

effects related to the development<br />

of the Holmes Block, and matters<br />

relating to urban form and<br />

connectivity, particularly<br />

in relation to the Skellerup<br />

Block,” Caldwell concluded<br />

in his recommendation.<br />

Reverse sensitivity<br />

referred to the potential for<br />

future residents to be affected<br />

by odour and other<br />

issues from the neighbouring<br />

Pines Waste Water<br />

Treatment Plant and the<br />

Pines Resource Recovery Park.<br />

While these reverse sensitivity<br />

effects were of low probability,<br />

the critical nature of the plant<br />

and park to the future growth of<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> necessitated a degree of<br />

caution, he said.<br />

Introducing a greater setback of<br />

homes from the facilities would<br />

not solve the issues.<br />

“Any increase in separation distances<br />

would need to be carefully<br />

considered in terms of the overall<br />

proposal and the impact it would<br />

have on development opportunities,<br />

urban design issues and similar.<br />

In my view, reverse sensitivity<br />

effects cannot be addressed, in an<br />

integrated way, simply by the inclusion<br />

of an extended setback on<br />

the Outline Development Plan for<br />

the Holmes Block,” Caldwell said.<br />

Concerns in relation to urban<br />

form and connectivity related<br />

to the blocks, which are outside<br />

Rolleston’s previously designated<br />

future growth area, being surrounded<br />

by rural land, wastewater<br />

infrastructure and arterial<br />

roads.<br />

About 50 submissions<br />

were received on<br />

the PC73 application.<br />

The hearing was held in<br />

September.<br />

Caldwell will also soon<br />

make a decision on another<br />

Carter Group plan<br />

change application, the<br />

Lincoln South proposal, which<br />

would enable 1710 new homes.<br />

The hearing was in November.<br />

Meanwhile, Caldwell has<br />

recommended another Rolleston<br />

plan change, plan change 76 for<br />

13ha on East Maddisons Rd, go<br />

ahead.<br />

District councillors will also<br />

consider this recommendation at<br />

their meeting today.<br />

Caldwell found PC76 assisted in<br />

the implementation of the town’s<br />

preferred urban form identified<br />

through the Rolleston Structure<br />

Plan. He concluded it would<br />

enable the supply of a range of<br />

housing types to assist in addressing<br />

supply capacity issues.<br />

The application, from<br />

Dunweavin 2020 Ltd, was heard<br />

in November.<br />

David Caldwell<br />

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EXPENSIVE: Inflation and the rising cost of bitumen is expected to have a ‘considerable<br />

impact’ on the district council’s roading programme.<br />

Road repairs impacted by<br />

inflation and rising costs<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

ROAD AND pavement works<br />

in the district are being cut<br />

back due to rising inflation and<br />

escalating bitumen costs.<br />

District council asset manager<br />

transportation Andrew Mazey<br />

said in his monthly report to<br />

district councillors at their<br />

fortnightly meeting today that<br />

roading activity escalation costs,<br />

mostly related to bitumen, were<br />

starting to become evident in<br />

claims from contractors and<br />

prices for works.<br />

Such costs were expected to<br />

become a national affordability<br />

issue for road controlling<br />

authorities. The costs would<br />

have a “considerable impact” on<br />

the district council’s roading<br />

maintenance programme going<br />

forward, particularly bitumenrelated<br />

works.<br />

“The conservative estimate for<br />

the 2021/22 escalation cost is $1.2<br />

million,” Mazey said.<br />

To accommodate this,<br />

resurfacing had been cut back<br />

from 75km to 60km, and the<br />

sealed pavement rehabilitation<br />

programme reduced from five<br />

sites to three.<br />

In addition, general<br />

maintenance would also have to<br />

be reduced.<br />

“When coupled with the<br />

continued under-investment<br />

in roading maintenance and<br />

renewals, this will have a<br />

significant effect,” Mazey said.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />

High schools hit by Covid<br />

NEWS 5<br />

In Brief<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

DARFIELD HIGH School<br />

students in year 12 and 13 are<br />

learning from home this week<br />

as teachers become sick with<br />

Covid-19.<br />

Principal Andy England<br />

said on Friday attendance was<br />

about 65 per cent with some<br />

students staying away due to<br />

anxiety or perceptions of avoiding<br />

risk. About 120 students and<br />

five staff had so far tested positive,<br />

with about five new cases<br />

per day.<br />

“We have more staff cases<br />

and staff isolating now and we<br />

have reached the stage where we<br />

cannot staff all classes,” England<br />

said in an email to parents on<br />

Thursday night.<br />

“We have therefore decided<br />

that years 12 and 13 will learn at<br />

home.”<br />

This would be from last Friday<br />

and for the duration of this<br />

week. This Friday was a staff<br />

only day so all students would<br />

be home and no classes taught.<br />

Teachers would take tutorials<br />

online for year 12 and 13, as<br />

they had done for all students<br />

during lockdown.<br />

“Evidence from last year<br />

shows that those students who<br />

actively learn at home can do<br />

well in NCEA,” England said.<br />

​Rapid Antigen Tests would<br />

PANDEMIC: Secondary school principals, including at<br />

Darfield High School (above), are introducing remote<br />

learning in the case of staff isolating with Covid-19.<br />

Andy<br />

England<br />

Rachel<br />

Skelton<br />

be available through the school<br />

from this week for any student<br />

who started to show symptoms.<br />

Students would take the test<br />

home and do it there.<br />

At this stage he expected<br />

classes to be as normal from<br />

<strong>March</strong> 28.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s three remaining<br />

secondary schools of Rolleston<br />

Kathy<br />

Paterson<br />

Ronan<br />

Bass<br />

College, Ellesmere College and<br />

Lincoln High School may soon<br />

follow suit with online learning.<br />

Rolleston College principal<br />

Rachel Skelton said late Friday<br />

about four per cent of students<br />

were Covid-positive, compared<br />

to 3.8 per cent the week before.<br />

“We have signalled to our<br />

school community that our<br />

plans to manage increased staff<br />

absence will involve a hybrid<br />

model of learning on-site and<br />

online at home,” Skelton said.<br />

Lincoln High School principal<br />

Kathy Paterson said about five<br />

per cent of students had the<br />

virus, while Ellesmere College<br />

principal Ronan Bass said the<br />

number at his school was about<br />

three per cent.<br />

“With the predictions of<br />

Covid peaking next week in<br />

Canterbury, we may look at<br />

rostering home in the coming<br />

weeks but this will depend on<br />

the number of staff cases,” Bass<br />

said.<br />

However, neither Ellesmere,<br />

Lincoln nor Rolleston came<br />

back to the <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> by<br />

deadline with how many of their<br />

staff, if any, are currently isolating<br />

with Covid-19.<br />

There were 1549 active cases<br />

of Covid-19 in <strong>Selwyn</strong> district<br />

as of 8am Monday, compared<br />

to 1467 on Sunday and 2030 on<br />

Saturday.<br />

Experts have previously<br />

told media the peak of cases<br />

in Canterbury could be late<br />

last week or over last weekend,<br />

however, new case numbers<br />

on Monday remained high in<br />

the region, with 2272 reported,<br />

compared to 2557 the day<br />

before.<br />

DATE SET FOR SELWYN<br />

MARATHON<br />

The inaugural <strong>Selwyn</strong> Marathon<br />

will be held Queen’s Birthday<br />

weekend, June 5. It will start<br />

and finish at the Lincoln Events<br />

Centre on Old Tai Tapu Rd.<br />

Organised by professional<br />

sporting event management<br />

company CJM Events Ltd,<br />

the marathon will go through<br />

Rossendale Wines off the Akaroa<br />

Highway and back out onto Old<br />

Tai Tapu Rd. There will be half<br />

and full marathon distances on<br />

offer.<br />

NOT ALL DISTRICT<br />

COUNCIL STAFF<br />

FULLY VACCINATED<br />

Seven district council staff<br />

are not fully vaccinated. The<br />

district council introduced<br />

its Covid-19 staff vaccination<br />

policy in January, requiring all<br />

staff to be vaccinated by <strong>March</strong><br />

4. Chief executive David Ward<br />

said yesterday all staff members,<br />

numbering about 470, were<br />

currently working from home<br />

where possible, including those<br />

who were not fully vaccinated.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

OWNERS OF a hardworking<br />

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modelling, believe he has been<br />

stolen.<br />

George the 10-year-old black<br />

and white border collie cross<br />

went missing from his home at<br />

Coes Ford on February 19.<br />

He was let out of his cage<br />

about 4.30pm that day, and has<br />

not been seen since.<br />

Former farm resident Rolalie<br />

Recio said her daughter<br />

Kathrynn had used George<br />

as a subject for her level 2<br />

photography portfolio when<br />

she was at Ellesmere College in<br />

2017.<br />

Recio said she and Kathrynn<br />

had always credited George’s<br />

modelling talent with helping<br />

her do so well in the subject, in<br />

which she attained merit.<br />

“He was an absolute star.<br />

He knows when to look at the<br />

camera, and the right angle. He<br />

did everything for the photo<br />

shoot perfectly,” Recio said.<br />

She was currently isolating<br />

at her home in Lincoln and<br />

decided to use her time creating<br />

a video of George which she<br />

hoped would help find him.<br />

Farmer Brian West said it<br />

was not until about 6.30am on<br />

February 20 he realised George<br />

was missing.<br />

“I was gutted, I thought that’s<br />

very unlike him. We searched<br />

every building that he could’ve<br />

been locked in, he’s definitely<br />

not here,” West said.<br />

George had been bought for<br />

$2000 as a one-year-old.<br />

“He was in great health and a<br />

very active working dog. Yes he<br />

was old, getting a bit of arthritis,<br />

but still a really good working<br />

dog,” he said.<br />

George was also a much loved<br />

member of the family.<br />

“He’s like one of the kids, just<br />

one of the loveliest dogs you<br />

would every know and very<br />

intelligent. He loved to lie on the<br />

lounge and watch tele with you,<br />

he used to sneak in whenever he<br />

could.”<br />

He said the Coes Ford area<br />

was popular with sightseers,<br />

particularly when the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

River was in flood, which it was<br />

at that time. He believed someone<br />

visiting the area may have<br />

put George into their vehicle<br />

and taken him.<br />

He had reported it to the<br />

police and the district council.<br />

George was microchipped, but<br />

not wearing his collar as this<br />

had recently snapped.<br />

•Anyone with<br />

information is urged to<br />

phone Brian West on 027<br />

286 6988.<br />

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Working dog George believed stolen<br />

PHOTOGENIC: Kathrynn Recio achieved merit in NCEA<br />

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now missing, suspected stolen.<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

8<br />

OUR PEOPLE – ALYSE BOAZ<br />

Writing children’s books a great<br />

Former teacher and<br />

textbook author Alyse<br />

Boaz, of West Melton, is<br />

finding a new passion<br />

in her retirement – selfpublishing<br />

her own<br />

children’s books. She<br />

spoke to Susan Sandys<br />

Tell me a bit about your<br />

background<br />

I left school at 15. I got really<br />

sick and had the flu and had<br />

fallen against the china cabinet<br />

and cut my arm. It was my right<br />

arm, on the elbow. The doctor<br />

stitched it up, but my arm was<br />

held out straight. In those days<br />

they didn’t do massage or physio<br />

or anything, so I struggled<br />

when I got back to school. I got<br />

behind, it was year 11. I didn’t<br />

know how to study anyway. My<br />

father had made the decision<br />

I was going to be a secretary. I<br />

went to a commercial college<br />

and did about two terms of that.<br />

I was a shorthand typist and did<br />

secretarial work.<br />

After leaving school so young,<br />

how did you end up becoming a<br />

teacher and a writer?<br />

I did my Duke of Edinburgh<br />

award, I got my gold, it was<br />

presented by the Duke of<br />

Edinburgh himself when he was<br />

out here. After that, I thought:<br />

‘Oh, maybe I should study my<br />

school cert and UE.’ So in my<br />

20s I went to night school<br />

part-time. When I later became<br />

pregnant as I was doing my<br />

school cert and UE, I was<br />

studying maths and having<br />

morning sickness. I can<br />

remember being so pregnant,<br />

that the supervisor had to come<br />

over during an exam to ask me if<br />

I could stand up, so this person<br />

beside me could get out, she had<br />

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son (oldest child of two) started<br />

school, I started university, and<br />

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After eight years at the polytech,<br />

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coming together, the teaching<br />

experience, the marketing, the<br />

sales, the shorthand typing, are<br />

all merging together to become<br />

very useful.<br />

What took you to West<br />

Melton?<br />

I’m Christchurch born<br />

and bred, we (myself and<br />

husband Greg) moved to West<br />

Melton about 10 years ago.<br />

We were red-zoned in the<br />

earthquakes. We do miss the<br />

east in a lot of ways because<br />

we lived right on the Avon<br />

River, at Dallington. I loved<br />

the wildlife, and I guess that is<br />

part of the reason I write about<br />

wildlife. But West Melton is<br />

a lovely community, there’s a<br />

lot of community spirit, and I<br />

enjoy that. I have made some<br />

wonderful friends here.<br />

Tell me about your children’s<br />

books<br />

They have an environmental<br />

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was published in August last<br />

year. It is about a little girl who<br />

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way to retire and stay young<br />

NEWS 9<br />

Robert painted all the<br />

images, which were then<br />

digitised. Sammy the Rooster<br />

is my second. It will be out<br />

later this month. It’s about a<br />

family rooster inadvertently left<br />

behind at the rubbish dump.<br />

It is illustrated by the niece of<br />

a friend, 17-year-old Samantha<br />

Hart in Wellington. She has<br />

worked digitally, producing<br />

wonderful illustrations. Robert<br />

is now working on my third<br />

book, about a robot that<br />

forgets its head. That one is full<br />

of fun.<br />

What made you want to write<br />

them?<br />

In my retirement I had<br />

hoped to do my own writing.<br />

I didn’t envision it being<br />

children’s picture books. It was<br />

Covid which really changed<br />

that. During the first lockdown<br />

in 2020, I was sending stories to<br />

my granddaughter in Dunedin.<br />

She is seven now and lives in<br />

Rolleston. I printed the stories on<br />

coloured paper and put photos<br />

in with them. We were all stuck<br />

at home and I thought that was<br />

something she would enjoy. As I<br />

was doing it, I was thinking: ‘Oh<br />

maybe I could publish them,<br />

maybe I could find an artist,<br />

maybe if I talk to some of these<br />

community groups I might find<br />

someone who just liked to have a<br />

bit of fun like me.’ I walked into<br />

Boaz speaking at a<br />

Christchurch Polytech<br />

marketing students’ project<br />

presentation evening.<br />

Brighton Gallery and asked if any<br />

of the artists do collaborating.<br />

I got in touch with Robert and<br />

showed him my stories. He<br />

picked Royal Blue, that is how it<br />

became the first one. I couldn’t<br />

justify spending the money it<br />

would cost to pay a professional<br />

artist. I said I will pay for the<br />

printing costs and after I have<br />

covered the cost, we will share<br />

the profits, which I might add are<br />

very small.<br />

You have written books<br />

before?<br />

The book I first wrote was<br />

Marketing in New Zealand (1996).<br />

I was teaching the marketing<br />

component of the New Zealand<br />

Institute of Management<br />

certificate, which is now a<br />

diploma. There were not really any<br />

text books at that level that were<br />

really ideal. I had started writing<br />

notes, handout-type things. I<br />

put it to the publishers that we<br />

had a gap in the market. It ended<br />

up being three issues, it met the<br />

market. Then I had this idea about<br />

a study skills guide, I wrote that<br />

through another publisher. Then I<br />

was teaching business studies and<br />

we had no resources, so I ended<br />

up doing three teaching manuals<br />

through a publisher. Once you<br />

write a book though, you change<br />

everything. I’d be sitting at the<br />

computer, and think: ‘I teach this<br />

but what does this really mean?’<br />

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Getting<br />

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I would be researching and get to<br />

the point where I could explain<br />

it inside out. You have to be able<br />

to do that when you write a text<br />

book.<br />

People are still learning from<br />

Marketing in New Zealand<br />

today?<br />

Yes, it is hard to believe, but<br />

the principles never change. If I<br />

rewrote it, I would put a lot more<br />

in about digital media.<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

10<br />

OUR PEOPLE/NEWS<br />

‘I am really very blessed’<br />

• From page 9<br />

Your first foray into selfpublishing<br />

has been with<br />

children’s books?<br />

Yes. We have had a real<br />

decline in publishers in New<br />

Zealand in the last 10 years. I<br />

think I submitted the odd story<br />

at different times, but really<br />

publishers are only taking<br />

established writers now, or<br />

ones who have won a prize.<br />

My friend had shown me a<br />

book she produced through<br />

Amazon for her friend, and it’s a<br />

lovely book. (The printers) have<br />

done an absolutely fabulous<br />

job, and they really are looking<br />

after me and helping me to<br />

get through this challenging<br />

process, I am just really very<br />

blessed.<br />

What do you enjoy most<br />

about your new children’s<br />

writing career?<br />

It’s a great way to retire<br />

because you just don’t get a<br />

minute to be bored, you don’t get<br />

a minute to feel like you are old.<br />

I feel so much younger, young<br />

people keep you young. The<br />

fun part is reading to children<br />

at libraries and schools and<br />

pre-schools (Rolleston and West<br />

Melton). We talk about starfish<br />

afterwards, it’s incredible the<br />

questions children ask. I end up<br />

going home and researching just<br />

about every time. I have quite<br />

a lot of information that I have<br />

built up.<br />

POPULAR: Boaz’s first<br />

children’s book is in<br />

libraries around the South<br />

Island.<br />

What questions do they ask?<br />

How long do starfish sleep<br />

for? What do they eat? It is quite<br />

cool, because starfish stick their<br />

stomachs out to eat, when they<br />

can’t fit it in their mouths, cause<br />

they have very small mouths.<br />

The older kids go: ‘Erhhh<br />

gross,’ and the younger kids go:<br />

‘Whoa.’ They are so engaged.<br />

Where can people find your<br />

books?<br />

I fully support libraries,<br />

virtually every library I’ve been<br />

to and shown Royal Blue to, they<br />

have ordered the book. It is in<br />

libraries throughout the South<br />

Island. It’s for sale at Rolleston<br />

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• By Susan Sandys<br />

A $10 MILLION pest-control<br />

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Banks Peninsula has launched<br />

at Kaitōrete Spit, scoring 18<br />

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first four nights.<br />

Pest Free Banks Peninsula staff<br />

are rolling out 280 traps along<br />

the 5500ha, 25km, spit in the<br />

coming five weeks.<br />

Last week they laid the first<br />

50 traps, but not all were operational<br />

each night as they had to<br />

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Project leader Sarah Wilson<br />

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staff had been thrilled with the<br />

kill count so far, and were looking<br />

forward to ridding the area<br />

not only of hedgehogs and stoats,<br />

but also possums, feral cats,<br />

weasels and ferrets.<br />

“Hedgehogs might be known<br />

by some as Mrs Tiggy-Winkles,<br />

but in this country the number<br />

of lizards and important invertebrates<br />

they munch every night,<br />

along with eggs and chicks, is<br />

phenomenal,” Wilson said.<br />

“We were thrilled about the<br />

stoat (caught on the first night)<br />

in particular, because stoats are<br />

very problematic, especially for<br />

the banded dotterel.”<br />

The spit is a breeding site for<br />

the banded dotterel and other<br />

bird species. It is home to two<br />

flightless moth species, both<br />

endemic to the spit, as well as the<br />

katipō, several lizard species, and<br />

threatened plants.<br />

It is highly regarded for its<br />

biodiversity, and was once a<br />

major source of food for tangata<br />

whenua and key travel route for<br />

Ngāi Tahu.<br />

Team members are using a<br />

mixture of kill and live capture<br />

traps, which have remote reporting<br />

nodes to show when they<br />

have triggered.<br />

Wilson said the project had<br />

huge support from Taumutu<br />

Rūnanga. Members had been<br />

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and feral cats from<br />

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the southern end.<br />

Since June last year, Taumutu<br />

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cats in live traps and had them<br />

humanely euthanised.<br />

The five-year Pest Free Banks<br />

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Key funders behind the<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 11<br />

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />

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TAI TAPU 11 Gibraltar Close<br />

Rare Opportunity - Blue Chip Location<br />

Premium 4125m2 rural residential section. Tai Tapu township nestled<br />

into the lee of the Port Hills enjoys a favourable micro-climate and<br />

coupled with a charming village atmosphere it is little wonder that<br />

Tai Tapu remains a 'location of desire' in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District. Gibraltar<br />

View, a boutique subdivision situated on the edge of the village<br />

creates a perfect integration where rural meets residential providing<br />

large sized semi-rural sections in a well-planned, aesthetic<br />

environment. Tai Tapu's ideal location makes for a pleasant and easy<br />

commute to suburbs or the city, and every day conveniences are<br />

only minutes down the road at Lincoln or Halswell.<br />

Features and amenities -<br />

• Services provided to the boundary include power, water, sewer,<br />

and telecommunication<br />

• Covenants in place to protect your investments ensuring quality<br />

design and build<br />

• Section is TC2 category with full Geotech report available<br />

• Walk to primary school and village, school bus to Lincoln High<br />

School and also to city schools<br />

• Renowned restaurants, cafes, golf course and rugby club all<br />

close at hand<br />

• Stunning hill and mountain views<br />

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Location of Desire<br />

Purchasers who have been searching for the ultimate lifestyle<br />

opportunity will be captivated by the amazing views of the<br />

surrounding countryside. Our feature lifestyle block is enviably<br />

positioned in one of the most popular and sought-after locations in<br />

the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District.<br />

Arriving at the property you are met with an idyllic tree and shrub<br />

lined driveway leading into an immaculate haven which is double<br />

fenced and planted for shelter and privacy. Being 4ha, there are<br />

several options of where you can position your new home all with<br />

fantastic views. Three phase power is available at the boundary.<br />

The location is handy to the charming village of Tai Tapu boasting a<br />

bevy of cafes, restaurants, and sporting clubs plus a renowned<br />

primary school. All this and only 25 minutes to the international<br />

airport.<br />

There’s lots to love about this delightful lifestyle block and interest is<br />

sure to come from a range of prospective buyers.<br />

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12 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong>


• By Susan Sandys<br />

FORMER television<br />

stuntwoman Cindy Miller is<br />

leading by example in her new<br />

role as a gymnastics head coach.<br />

The West Melton mother has<br />

jumped through flames, been<br />

chased by fireballs, swung from<br />

ceilings and fallen from ledges.<br />

She said the stunts had taken<br />

courage and a particular determined<br />

mindset, something she is<br />

passing on to her pupils at West<br />

Melton Gymnastics Club.<br />

“We have to give them the confidence<br />

as kids so they know they<br />

can give it a go,” Miller said.<br />

Miller made her foray into the<br />

world of stunt work at the age of<br />

18.<br />

While studying dance in<br />

Auckland, she got the opportunity<br />

to audition for television<br />

series Hercules: The Legendary<br />

Journeys (1995-1999). She played<br />

an Amazon woman on the show,<br />

when producers of the associated<br />

Xena: Warrior Princess (<br />

1995-2001) asked if she could be<br />

a dancer for the Fallen Angels<br />

episode.<br />

“They needed dancers in harnesses<br />

up in the ceiling,” she<br />

said.<br />

This led to her working as a<br />

body dance double for Lucy Lawless<br />

as Xena, undertaking dance<br />

sequences as Xena. The work led<br />

to her doing some stunt work as<br />

well. It saw her literally running<br />

through a tunnel as fire balls<br />

were thrown behind her and<br />

falling of a ledge on set that was<br />

two-storeys high.<br />

For the fireball scene, she had<br />

been covered in fire retardant gel<br />

and had to begin her sprint on<br />

the count of three, two, one.<br />

“I remember that because it<br />

was hot. That was scary,” she<br />

said.<br />

For the falling off a ledge, she<br />

was secured by a rope held by a<br />

stuntman, who had to pull on<br />

it at the right time to make sure<br />

she did not hit the ground.<br />

“It was definitely one of those<br />

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moments when I thought: ‘This<br />

is awesome.’ If they asked me<br />

to do it now I would be like no<br />

thank you, but definitely in those<br />

days it was a great experience.”<br />

She was with the show for<br />

about two-and-a half-years until<br />

it finished.<br />

She then went on to work as<br />

a stuntwoman on made-fortelevision<br />

movies including<br />

Atomic Twister and SuperFire.<br />

For Atomic Twister where she<br />

was hoisted up on a crane and<br />

had to move as though she was<br />

in a twister in a corn field, while<br />

for SuperFire she had to once<br />

again be covered in fire retardant<br />

gel as she jumped through fire on<br />

an outdoor hill.<br />

“My eyebrows got singed quite<br />

a bit,” she said.<br />

Leaving her exciting stunt<br />

career behind, Miller pursued<br />

her longtime dream of teaching<br />

performing arts. She left Auckland<br />

and taught at her former<br />

high school of Mt Maunganui<br />

College, alongside establishing a<br />

youth dance school.<br />

She later got into early childhood<br />

education, and moved to<br />

Christchurch, before she and her<br />

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Relying on her gymnastics and<br />

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14 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Thousands of batteries already<br />

recycled in new scheme<br />

A new battery recycling programme in <strong>Selwyn</strong> has seen a huge uptake in the first three months since<br />

it launched.<br />

The Council partnered with electronics recycling company E-Cycle to provide the recycling scheme<br />

where people can drop off used household batteries of all kinds at four drop off points.<br />

Since it started in December 819kg of batteries have been recycled. That includes just over half a<br />

tonne of batteries dropped off for recycling off at the Pines Resource Recovery Park and over 250kgs<br />

dropped off at New World Rolleston, New World Lincoln and Darfield Library, Council solid waste<br />

manager Andrew Boyd says.<br />

“We know that battery use is increasing and<br />

that people are looking for ways to reduce<br />

their rubbish and to recycle more. It’s fantastic<br />

to see the way people have embraced the<br />

programme and to see all those batteries<br />

diverted from landfill and being recycled. We<br />

hope to be able to add more sites in time.”<br />

The majority of the batteries recycled were<br />

Alkaline batteries such as AA and AAAs, but<br />

there was also a mix of Lithium-Ion batteries<br />

such as those used in laptops, mobile phones<br />

and tools. This is good to see, Mr Boyd says,<br />

as these batteries can cause fires if disposed<br />

of through kerbside bins.<br />

The recycling programme also accepts button<br />

cell/coin batteries (used in watches, hearing<br />

aids) Nickel-cadmium (used in portable<br />

electronics, tools, toys) and Nickel-metal<br />

hydride batteries (used in digital cameras,<br />

laptops, mobile phones).<br />

The batteries are sent for recycling in Australia<br />

– where 70-90% of the battery is recycled into<br />

new batteries or ingredients used in roading<br />

mixes and fertilisers. Nickel-cadmium and<br />

Lithium-ion batteries are forwarded on to a<br />

specialist recycling plant in South Korea.<br />

For more information on the recycling scheme<br />

visit selwyn.govt.nz/batteryrecycling.<br />

Cricket in <strong>Selwyn</strong> celebrated<br />

for World Cup<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s cricketing wahine are being celebrated in <strong>Selwyn</strong> sport<br />

centres and libraries as part of the Women’s Cricket World Cup.<br />

Stories of the past, present and future of cricket and women in the<br />

game in <strong>Selwyn</strong> are on display with panels at the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports<br />

Centre and Lincoln Event Centre, as well as at the Darfield, Leeston<br />

and Lincoln Libraries.<br />

Delving into the past, the history of cricket in Lincoln, the High<br />

Performance Centre and Bert Sutcliffe Oval is told, while inspiring<br />

cricketers of the present are shown, with the stories of four <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

women who have made it to the top as professional players.<br />

The future of women’s cricket in <strong>Selwyn</strong> is also celebrated with the<br />

story of the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Wahine Cricket Club – the district’s first solely<br />

women’s club, which was established last year – and with the<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Smash and Yeah Girls programmes for school aged children.<br />

The panels will be on display throughout the world cup.<br />

Rolleston Transport Improvements Project<br />

Community update<br />

WORKING TOWARDS A SOLUTION<br />

Talking with communities is an essential<br />

step informing Waka Kotahi transport project<br />

planning and design. This step gives everyone<br />

an opportunity to have a say on the project and<br />

helps the design team to deliver the best possible<br />

solution for the community.<br />

We've listened, and consequently over the past<br />

few months the Waka Kotahi team has been<br />

reassessing and investigating several alternative<br />

ways the residential and industrial sides of<br />

Rolleston could be connected using a flyover<br />

or other options as highlighted in last year’s<br />

community feedback.<br />

Top of mind is preventing people from being killed<br />

and seriously injured on SH1 and rail crossings<br />

in Rolleston. This is a high-risk section of a major<br />

South Island freight corridor, intersecting with<br />

rail. (There have been around 40 near misses at<br />

Hoskyns level crossing in the past ten years.)<br />

The investigation process involves reassessing<br />

options and testing how they perform against key<br />

criteria – including how they fit with the district's<br />

transport system, the short and long-term effects<br />

on how the state highway and local transport<br />

network fit together to best serve the community<br />

and economy, as well as safety, environmental and<br />

cost considerations.<br />

GETTING BACK TO YOU<br />

We've been refining the options to enable us to<br />

determine a solution that we think fits community<br />

needs better. There's still a bit more work to do yet<br />

however, with partners and stakeholders including<br />

the Council and KiwiRail.<br />

The team is expecting to have a revised draft<br />

plan with a preferred option ready for community<br />

feedback around mid-<strong>2022</strong>.<br />

To receive this information, visit the project<br />

website: www.nzta.govt.nz/rollestonflyover<br />

and subscribe to updates.<br />

Engagement with the community on this critical<br />

transport project will help to ensure we reach the<br />

best possible solution for Rolleston.<br />

SPEED REVIEW UPDATE<br />

It makes sense to check speeds are right for the<br />

highway while we are talking with the community<br />

about major transport infrastructure projects.<br />

As part of engagement last year, we asked the<br />

community about the current SH1 speed limits<br />

from Hoskyns Road right through to Dunsandel.<br />

We asked if speeds felt safe and right for the road, if they had<br />

experienced near misses or found it hard turning on or off the<br />

highway and if there were any places where lower speeds could<br />

mean people feel safer.<br />

The Waka Kotahi team has reviewed community feedback on<br />

highway speed limits alongside their technical assessment and<br />

determined the current speed limits can remain for the time<br />

being, while planning for infrastructure upgrades are underway.<br />

(The summary of feedback is available on the project website.)<br />

A safe and appropriate speed limit recommendation will be included<br />

as part of the project design. The project will also factor in safety<br />

improvements in the pipeline for the broader corridor from Templeton<br />

through to the <strong>Selwyn</strong> River. (This includes roundabout options for<br />

Burnham.)<br />

Safe speed limits and infrastructure improvements work together to<br />

create a safe road system. Vehicle safety, good road user choices,<br />

transport system management and work-related road safety are<br />

equally as important and are our internationally proven focus areas.<br />

Action in these five key areas will help us meet our Road to Zero<br />

target of 40% less deaths and serious injuries on our roads in the<br />

next ten years.<br />

Visit nzta.govt.nz/road-to-zero for more information on how we<br />

are improving our road system.<br />

Council Call<br />

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />

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Alcohol Notices<br />

West Melton Rugby Football Club Incorporated<br />

has applied for the renewal of a club licence.<br />

Smoke Incorp Limited (Smoke Restaurant,<br />

Rolleston) has applied for the renewal of an on<br />

licence. Objections to these applications are open<br />

until Wednesday 6 April. Weedons Country Club<br />

Incorporated has applied for the renewal of a club<br />

licence. Objections to this application are open<br />

until Thursday 7 April.<br />

Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 15<br />

Event Guide<br />

RED SETTING PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE. VACCINE PASSES REQUIRED FOR<br />

THOSE OVER 12 YEARS AND THREE MONTHS OLD FOR ALL FACILITIES AND FOR<br />

BOOKED OR TICKETED EVENTS. CAPACITY LIMITS ARE IN PLACE.<br />

Meetings<br />

Public Forums: Council, Community Board and local committee meetings are open to the public. Time is<br />

available at the start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese Davel<br />

or Bernadette Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the meeting.<br />

Township, Hall and Reserve Committees: To list or make changes to meeting details, email meeting.<br />

changes@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 by 9am Wednesday the week before publication.<br />

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS<br />

Council Meeting*<br />

Wednesday <strong>23</strong> <strong>March</strong> 1pm via Zoom<br />

Malvern Community Board<br />

Monday 28 <strong>March</strong> 4pm via Zoom<br />

Audit & Risk Subcommittee*<br />

Wednesday 6 April 11am via Zoom<br />

* Livestreamed on the Council website and<br />

YouTube channel<br />

ON THE<br />

ROADS<br />

On the Roads<br />

DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETINGS<br />

Glentunnel Community Committee<br />

Monday 28 <strong>March</strong> 7.30pm Glentunnel<br />

Community Centre<br />

Kirwee Recreation Reserve Management<br />

Committee<br />

Monday 11 April 7.30pm Kirwee Reserve Pavilion<br />

Tennyson Street Rolleston Drive Intersection Upgrade<br />

Tennyson Street is closed from south of 75 Tennyson Street (the Police Station) to<br />

78 Tennyson Street and Rolleston Drive is one-way westbound for the upgrade of the<br />

Tennyson Street and Rolleston Drive intersection. Detours are in place.<br />

Darfield Kirwee Wastewater Pipeline project<br />

Burnham Road is closed to northbound traffic north of the Burnham School Road intersection to State<br />

Highway 1 from 10 January to 26 April. A detour will be in place.<br />

Aylesbury Road between SH1 and Two Chain Road is reduced to one-way only. Traffic will be able to<br />

enter from SH1 and move north past the one-way site. The one-way system will be in place until late<br />

April. Aylesbury Road between Wards Road and Miles Road also remains closed as pipeline project<br />

works continue.<br />

For updates on road closures and on the project visit selwyn.govt.nz/darfieldkirweewastewater.<br />

Weedons Ross Road seal widening<br />

Weedons Ross Road will be one-way open to traffic travelling south (towards Rolleston), through the<br />

work area for the duration of the project to widen the road. The work area is currently from Kingsdowne<br />

Drove to Johnsons Road and will move south as sections are completed. A detour is in place.<br />

Pre-seal repairs are taking place on Hororata Dunsandel Road between Hunters Road and Burgess<br />

Road, Dunns Crossing Road between Brookside Road and Boulez Mews, Coleridge Street from<br />

Brookside Road, Fyffe Road from Sandy Knolls and Dynes Road from Goulds Road to Hungerford Drive.<br />

Repairs are also taking place on Hororata Road between Bridge Street and Plantation Road and on<br />

Telegraph Road between Courtenay Road and Highfield Road. Repairs are taking place on Andrew’s<br />

Bridge, Mt White.<br />

Culverts are being built on Branch Drain Road from Stewarts Road to Smythies Road<br />

and Lyndon Road from State Highway 73. Footpaths are being built on Ballinger<br />

Street from Vernon Drive to Crowder Street and Goh Street from Ballinger Street to<br />

Te Waikere Street.<br />

Traffic management is in place for these works. Please take care around work sites<br />

and follow site signage. Follow the QR code with this story for a map of these works,<br />

or view our road closures map at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures.<br />

Changes to vaccination clinics and RAT collection<br />

in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Canterbury District Health Board is making some changes to vaccination clinics in <strong>Selwyn</strong>. The clinic at<br />

Rolleston Community Centre will be closed this Saturday 26 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong>. But there will be a vaccination<br />

clinic at Lincoln Event Centre this weekend, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 <strong>March</strong>, between 12.30-5.30pm.<br />

No bookings required.<br />

The DHB has also added two new rapid antigen test (RAT) collection sites in <strong>Selwyn</strong> at Darfield Pharmacy<br />

and Leeston Pharmacy. You need to order RATs before heading to any of these pharmacies. Please wear<br />

a mask when attending the pharmacy and advise staff if you are symptomatic.<br />

Orders can be made via the online system at https://requestrats.<br />

covid19.health.nz/ by free calling 0800 222 478 to request your<br />

RAT tests.<br />

Rapid Antigen Tests can also be collected at the Rolleston RAT<br />

Collection Centre, Factory Drive, iZone from 11am-7pm Monday<br />

to Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday. These hours may<br />

be subject to change at short notice.<br />

RATs are free for:<br />

· people with COVID-19 symptoms or who are a household contact<br />

or who have been instructed to get tested by a health official.<br />

· Critical workers who are household contacts<br />

· Border workers who are required to be tested under the<br />

Required Testing Order<br />

Thursday 24 <strong>March</strong><br />

Awesome Autumn: Special Storytimes<br />

Leeston Library, 10–10.30am<br />

Join us for a special Storytimes to celebrate autumn.<br />

With fun interactive activities, seasonal stories and<br />

sing-a-longs. Free. Bookings required at selwynlibaries.<br />

co.nz/events. One booking per family bubble please.<br />

Thursday 24 <strong>March</strong><br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Library at Dunsandel<br />

Dunsandel Community Centre, 10am–12pm<br />

We are bringing the library to you! Come along and<br />

choose some new reading material off the Edge<br />

Connector Vehicle, and take part in our commemorative<br />

ANZAC poppy craft. Children under 8 must be<br />

accompanied by a parent. Free. Bookings not required<br />

but visit selwynlibraries.co.nz/events to sign up if<br />

you would like us to send you an e-mail reminder of<br />

this event.<br />

Saturday 26 <strong>March</strong><br />

Roller Skate Saturday sessions<br />

Darfield Recreation Centre, 10–11am<br />

Come skate around to some music and test your<br />

skating skills through some games. $2 per skater.<br />

BYO skates. Helmet essential. Caregiver required for<br />

under 10 years or learner skaters. Bookings required at<br />

selwyn.govt.nz/events or at Darfield Library.<br />

Saturday 26 <strong>March</strong><br />

Finding Fortitude<br />

Te Ara Atea, 1–3pm<br />

Be inspired by this impactful line-up of guest speakers<br />

celebrating men's health and wellbeing. Sharing from<br />

their wealth of experience and knowledge acquired<br />

through their own transformational journeys, speakers<br />

include Mark Talanoa from Road II Redemption and<br />

Matt & Sarah Brown from She Is Not Your Rehab.<br />

Suitable for teens and adults. Free. Bookings required<br />

at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.<br />

Saturday 26 <strong>March</strong><br />

Rolleston Outdoor Movie: The Hustle<br />

Foster Park – Rugby fields, western end, 7.30–9pm<br />

Grab your nearest and dearest for a movie outdoors!<br />

An event for the teenagers and older audiences. Oscar<br />

winner Anne Hathaway and Pitch Perfect’s Rebel Wilson<br />

lead this con-artist comedy remake of the 1988's Dirty<br />

Rotten Scoundrels. Bring a seat, bean bag or blanket<br />

and chill out in front of our huge screen at our outdoor<br />

movies. Book now at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

Sunday 27 <strong>March</strong><br />

Science On Ice 5 – Antarctic History<br />

Lincoln Library, 2–3pm<br />

Discover our favourite icy continent through this fivepart<br />

Science on Ice series! Create your own Antarctic<br />

creature using artist light pads, try quizzes, and journey<br />

with Sonny Ngatai as he explores Antarctica and learns<br />

about animal life on the continent. Free. Bookings<br />

essential, one booking per family bubble please. Book<br />

or find more sessions and times at selwynlibraries.<br />

co.nz/events.<br />

FOR INFORMATION ON LISTING A COMMUNITY EVENT<br />

VISIT SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/COUNCILCALL.<br />

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />

Ph 347 2871<br />

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NEWS<br />

$45,000 vehicle a boost for<br />

Malvern Community Patrol<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

MALVERN Community<br />

Patrol has a new set of<br />

wheels, in the form of<br />

a $45,000 Toyota RAV4<br />

hybrid.<br />

The vehicle replaces its<br />

former car, a 2015 Nissan<br />

X-Trail, which served the<br />

organisation for about six<br />

years.<br />

Chairman Harvey<br />

Polglase said the Malvern<br />

Lions Club had handed<br />

over the vehicle to the<br />

patrol on <strong>March</strong> 13, after<br />

the club ran a fundraising<br />

golf tournament last year<br />

which had been well supported<br />

by businesses and<br />

individuals.<br />

He said it was testimony<br />

to the strong support the<br />

patrol had from the community,<br />

which appreciated<br />

the patrol’s 30 volunteers<br />

operating on a roster to<br />

keep their town and rural<br />

areas safe.<br />

Funds from the tournament<br />

and Four Winds<br />

Foundation had enabled<br />

the purchase.<br />

“We are a volunteer organisation,<br />

we are dependent<br />

on public support,”<br />

Polglase said.<br />

As of last week, the vehicle<br />

had already been in use<br />

for almost two weeks. He<br />

said so far it was doing its<br />

job perfectly, being seen<br />

out and about, but not<br />

coming across suspicious<br />

activity.<br />

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on patrol in the Malvern area.<br />

“We want to act as a<br />

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else. We don’t very<br />

often see things wrong,<br />

the Malvern area has a low<br />

crime rate,” Polglase said.<br />

“For us, a successful<br />

patrol is going out around<br />

the townships and basically<br />

not seeing anything<br />

wrong,” he said.<br />

“Anything suspicious we<br />

see around, we report to<br />

police intel.”<br />

Incidents so far this year<br />

at night were responding<br />

to a home where stones<br />

were being thrown onto<br />

a roof, and another home<br />

where someone suspected<br />

there was a stranger on<br />

their property. Both<br />

visits were reassuring to<br />

the homes’ occupants,<br />

although had not yielded<br />

any sightings of possible<br />

offenders.<br />

Last year actions of<br />

the group hit television<br />

screens, after patrol volunteers<br />

spotted two escapee<br />

pre-schoolers in Darfield<br />

out in the middle of night.<br />

The Police Ten 7 segment<br />

reported the children were<br />

returned safe and sound<br />

to their parents.<br />

The volunteers patrol<br />

the wider Malvern area,<br />

including Darfield, Kirwee,<br />

Greendale, Hororata,<br />

Glentunnel, Sheffield and<br />

Springfield.<br />

“We help provide reassurance<br />

to the local community,<br />

particularly as the<br />

rural area is large. Police<br />

appreciate the additional<br />

eyes and ears the patrols<br />

can provide,” Polglase<br />

said.<br />

The Malvern<br />

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one. Last year it initiated a<br />

project to install <strong>23</strong> crime<br />

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feature number plate<br />

recognition technology<br />

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I SUSPECT that I’m<br />

not the only one who<br />

has noticed the many<br />

craneflies (or Tipulidae)<br />

about now, especially in<br />

the cooler and wetter areas<br />

including the bathroom.<br />

THese large, long-legged<br />

craneflies are totally<br />

harmless but are hugely<br />

speciose – more than 619<br />

species of craneflies are<br />

known in New Zealand<br />

and 99.6 per cent are<br />

endemic.<br />

Some people may know<br />

them as daddy-long-legs,<br />

but this is hugely confusing<br />

given that the garden<br />

harvestman and another<br />

species, the cellar spider,<br />

are also called by the same<br />

common name.<br />

Most, but not all<br />

craneflies fly, although<br />

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology<br />

(insects and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces<br />

a new species found in his backyard at Lincoln. His<br />

column aims to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the<br />

variety of living things around us. Check out the full list<br />

of invertebrates found at www.inaturalist.org/projects/<br />

backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincoln-section<br />

Craneflies are totally harmless<br />

very clumsily with their<br />

six long legs, whereas the<br />

harvestman and cellar<br />

spider are flightless and<br />

have eight legs.<br />

Cranefly adults usually<br />

only feed on nectar.<br />

Larvae, also known as<br />

leatherjackets, are found<br />

in wetter environments<br />

such as in tree litter, moist<br />

rotting logs, and soil. In<br />

most species larvae are<br />

very important in the<br />

breakdown of litter in<br />

forests, swamps, bogs, and<br />

streams. However, in Europe<br />

some cranefly species<br />

have become<br />

pests when larvae feed on<br />

roots of vegetables, fruit<br />

trees, cereal crops, and<br />

pastures.<br />

The Lords cricket<br />

ground was attacked by<br />

leatherjackets in 1935<br />

causing the bald patches<br />

on the pitch to spin the<br />

ball uncharacteristically<br />

for much of the season.<br />

Perhaps the most<br />

common species recorded<br />

at home in Lincoln is<br />

Leptotarsus albistigma.<br />

They have a body length<br />

of 10-15mm long,<br />

wingspan and leg length<br />

of 30mm. They are found<br />

throughout New Zealand<br />

and their peak flight is<br />

January to <strong>March</strong>.


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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

18<br />

SPORT/RACING<br />

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Emphatic wins set up all <strong>Selwyn</strong> final<br />

DARFIELD WILL play<br />

Leeston-Southbridge for<br />

Canterbury Country cricket’s<br />

premier one-day title after<br />

both teams dominated lowscoring<br />

semi-finals.<br />

Both Sefton and Cheviot<br />

were skittled for less than 100<br />

runs on Saturday as Leeston-<br />

Southbridge and Darfield<br />

recorded emphatic seven<br />

and eight-wicket victories<br />

respectively on their home<br />

grounds.<br />

They now contemplate an<br />

enticing final at Rangiora’s<br />

Mainpower Oval on Saturday,<br />

with the top two sides from the<br />

regular season both featuring<br />

several representative players.<br />

At Leeston Park, Sefton were<br />

inserted and quickly in trouble,<br />

as the combined XI ripped<br />

through a talented and deep<br />

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Sefton’s danger man<br />

Amandep Arora looked in<br />

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he was chipped out by Tom Burt<br />

for 22, they never recovered.<br />

No other Sefton batsman<br />

passed 20 and they struggled<br />

for any runs as the Leeston-<br />

Southbridge bowling unit<br />

squeezed them and eventually<br />

dismissed them for just 90 runs<br />

in the 40th over.<br />

The wickets were shared<br />

around but Chris Beaton’s 3/10<br />

stood out.<br />

A 67-run opening partnership<br />

between Toby Doyle (24 runs<br />

off 48 balls) and Brayden Hill<br />

(29 off 36) broke the back of<br />

the chase, and although Sefton<br />

snared three quick wickets, were<br />

never realistically capable of<br />

defending the low total, with the<br />

winning runs being knocked off<br />

in the 21st over.<br />

At Darfield Domain, Cheviot<br />

won the toss but quickly rued<br />

the decision to bat, being<br />

bundled out for just 89 in the<br />

34th over by the top qualifiers.<br />

Darfield’s new ball pair of<br />

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knocked the top off the<br />

powerful Cheviot order before<br />

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wickets.<br />

Nick Gilbert made sure there<br />

were no hiccups in the chase,<br />

with his unbeaten half-century<br />

setting up a commanding win.<br />

The final starts at 11.30am.<br />

Short scorecards:<br />

Sefton 90 (A Arora 22; C<br />

Beatson 3/10, T Burt 3/31,<br />

S Chamberlain 2/17) lost to<br />

Leeston-Southbridge 94/3 (B<br />

Hill 29, T Doyle 24) at Leeston<br />

Park.<br />

Cheviot 89 (W Smith 24, A<br />

Redfern <strong>23</strong>; W Greenslade 4/21,<br />

T Innes 2/12) lost to Darfield<br />

91/2 (N Gilbert 59no) at<br />

Darfield Domain.<br />

PLAY, MISS: Sefton’s Micah Campbell is beaten<br />

by a Dougald Munro delivery, which is taken by<br />

wicketkeeper Toby Doyle.<br />

SMART RUNNING: Micah Campbell makes<br />

his ground as Doyle whips off the bails.<br />

ECONOMICAL: Munro conceded 20<br />

runs from nine overs as Leeston-<br />

Southbridge dominated Sefton.<br />

FIELDING: Will McFarlane underarms<br />

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• By Brian Cross<br />

PARIS PRINCE’S win<br />

on Sunday in the Grand<br />

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Motukarara gave Royal<br />

Aspirations’ stud career a<br />

notable record.<br />

From just four foals in his<br />

first crop, the stallion can<br />

now boast four winners. Paris<br />

Prince joins Royal Del, Royal<br />

Deirdre and Royal Pride in the<br />

winner’s circle, quite a return<br />

for their breeders and owners<br />

Fay and Fred Fletcher. What’s<br />

more, all four have won on the<br />

Motukarara grass.<br />

Having his second start after<br />

an eye-catching fourth on<br />

debut and driven beautifully<br />

by Sam Thornley, Paris Prince<br />

prevailed narrowly in a race<br />

that wasn’t without incident<br />

in the straight. Stablemate and<br />

favourite Royal Gamble, also<br />

by Royal Aspirations, galloped<br />

when trotting boldly to the<br />

lead 400m out. Then second<br />

favourite Rush broke at the<br />

line in what would otherwise<br />

have been a very tight finish.<br />

The stock of Royal Aspirations<br />

are certainly keeping<br />

veteran trainer Fred Fletcher<br />

busy these days.<br />

“I have 12 in the stable<br />

altogether, and I haven’t come<br />

across a dud one yet. All the<br />

young ones are coming along<br />

nicely,” he said.<br />

CLOSE: Paris Prince gets up on the line at Motukarara on Sunday.<br />

After Royal Aspirations<br />

retired from racing in 2016,<br />

the Fletchers gave him the<br />

chance at stud with their<br />

own mares, and these now<br />

four-year-olds are the result.<br />

Since then the former agegroup<br />

champ and open class<br />

performer has continued to<br />

put his mark on the siring<br />

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stallions.<br />

To Fred, what stands out<br />

among Royal Aspirations’<br />

foals is their intelligence.<br />

“He’s a lovely horse and<br />

he’s got brains, and he’s<br />

passing that on to his<br />

stock.”<br />

The Fletchers have a long<br />

association with Banks Peninsula<br />

Trotting Club.<br />

Fred recalls being trainer<br />

of the year at Mot “a long<br />

time ago.” Along with close<br />

friends Lindsay and Judith<br />

Blackmore, they continue to<br />

sponsor the club’s junior drivers’<br />

competition.<br />

Fletcher still does some<br />

equine physio for which he<br />

is well known and regarded,<br />

and has a couple of pacers in<br />

the stable. But it’s his team of<br />

Royal Aspirations horses that<br />

are really keeping him busy<br />

these days.<br />

As for the sire, his successes<br />

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He has some promising<br />

younger horses coming<br />

along from small commercial<br />

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With his emerging record,<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 19<br />

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even though the participants were wellaccustomed<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 21<br />

Choosing an<br />

indoor plant<br />

When looking at the vast array of<br />

indoor plants that are available, check<br />

with a reliable source if you have children<br />

or pets at home as some might not be<br />

suitable.<br />

Next think about the spaces that would<br />

suit a plant, for example, in the bathroom<br />

or a living area. Here are some options if<br />

you want something for a coffee table or<br />

to hang from a shelf:<br />

The Chain of Hearts is named for the<br />

shape of its leaves that trail along their<br />

stems. Best suited to a high shelf or<br />

hanging baskets they prefer bright but<br />

not direct sunlight and should be watered<br />

sparingly.<br />

Peace Lilies can add an air of<br />

sophistication and calmness in any space<br />

and would work well in a bedroom. Their<br />

beautiful white flowers contrast with their<br />

dark green leaves. They prefer moist soil<br />

and a humid environment.<br />

Orchids also boast beautiful flowers and<br />

can transform a room. One of the easiest<br />

varieties to grow is Phalaenopsis, or moth<br />

orchid, and their flowers can last more<br />

than six months with minimal watering.<br />

Aloe Vera is well-known for its<br />

medicinal properties and can be grown<br />

both outdoors and indoors. It is a type<br />

of succulent and is, therefore, low<br />

maintenance and provides a sculptural<br />

foliage which provides a great focal point<br />

on a coffee or side table.<br />

The Dracaena is best suited to light<br />

shade. They look great while also being<br />

easy to grow. Another option is Mother<br />

in Law’s Tongue, or snake plant, which<br />

is great for those who are new to house<br />

plants as it is can be neglected for weeks at<br />

a time. It features stiff upright leaves and<br />

prefers indirect sunlight.<br />

Looking after your indoor plants<br />

• Pinch off dying flowers with your<br />

thumb and forefinger and remove any<br />

damaged or yellowing leaves.<br />

• Ensure your pot or container has<br />

drainage holes and a decent depth to<br />

hold enough potting mix to house the<br />

roots. Lack of root room will limit the<br />

capacity for a plant to fully develop.<br />

• Dust can cling to plant leaves and<br />

prevent growth. Spray with tepid water<br />

to unblock the pores and wipe gently.<br />

• Different types of plants need different<br />

degrees of moisture so check the label<br />

on your plant to see what works the<br />

best. Aloe Vera, for example, doesn’t<br />

require much water.<br />

• Plants use nutrients from the soil as<br />

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HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />

Great time to<br />

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lines on your lifestyle block as the ground is soft<br />

and gives a great finish,” says Phil Hudson, owner of<br />

Freeman Irrigation<br />

A locally owned and operated company, Freeman<br />

Irrigation can provide a range of cost effective and easy<br />

to use automated options.<br />

The company installs their pipes with a Mole Plough<br />

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It is also a good time of year for maintenance<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>23</strong><br />

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24 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

French flair to the fore in Citroen C4<br />

I’VE BEEN hearing horror<br />

stories from new car buyers,<br />

those who have been waiting for<br />

almost a year for cars they have<br />

ordered.<br />

Nearly all of the world’s car<br />

makers have been affected by<br />

component supply shortages<br />

due to Covid-19 creating<br />

manufacturing issues;<br />

subsequently, lengthy wait lists<br />

have developed.<br />

To top it off there’s a<br />

distribution issue globally and<br />

none more so than in New<br />

Zealand where it’s been reported<br />

that at any given time thousands<br />

of cars are waiting to be<br />

transported island to island.<br />

It’s the high volume distributors<br />

that have been affected most,<br />

companies that have smaller<br />

turnovers seem to be soldiering<br />

on with just enough product to<br />

keep the accountants happy.<br />

At a local level the Armstrong<br />

Motor Group is ticking over<br />

nicely with its new car range –<br />

Subaru, Peugeot and Citroen.<br />

I’ve been very fortunate to have<br />

sampled five models from this<br />

dealership in the last few months<br />

with their new demonstrator<br />

models being made available to<br />

me, and I’m most grateful for that.<br />

One to come my way from the<br />

Armstrong showroom is Citroen’s<br />

new C4, a cheeky liftback that<br />

almost borders the sport utility<br />

vehicle market.<br />

As mentioned, Citroen isn’t a<br />

big player in New Zealand, but<br />

if you study the product line-up<br />

you’ll find practical, affordable<br />

vehicles that are thoroughly<br />

appealing through their design<br />

flair. I guess you’d expect nothing<br />

less from this French car maker<br />

which has had a reputation for<br />

bold styling cues, designs that are<br />

a considerable part of their appeal.<br />

The C4 arrives here in just one<br />

specification and it gets a 1.2-litre<br />

turbocharged three-cylinder<br />

engine which has been used<br />

widely across Citroen’s range and<br />

in some Peugeot models.<br />

I can safely say the threecylinder<br />

layout is it is one of my<br />

favourite engine types and in the<br />

C4 it is quiet, smooth, and doesn’t<br />

overly let the occupants know of<br />

its design through the harmonics<br />

often associated with its three-pot<br />

layout.<br />

The twin-camshaft petrol<br />

engine is listed with a 114kW<br />

power rating along with<br />

240Nm of torque, these are<br />

healthy outputs, and if you<br />

take into account where they<br />

are developed – 5500rpm and<br />

1750rpm respectively – then<br />

there becomes an immediate<br />

sense of acceleration. Add in<br />

the light weight of the C4 at just<br />

CITROEN C4: Bold styling cues and aggressive front.<br />

1267kg and it feels feisty and The suspension deserves a<br />

lively. Citroen claim a standstill worthy mention, it gets what<br />

to 100km/h time of 8.9sec, which Citroen describe as a progressive<br />

is all the acceleration you need in hydraulic cushion system.<br />

today’s motoring environment. Put simply, what appear<br />

Drive is channelled through to be conventional shock<br />

a conventional eight-speed absorbers actually incorporate<br />

automatic transmission, if you two hydraulic stops, one for<br />

take into account the seemingly compression and one for<br />

endless supply of ratios, there is decompression, they dissipate<br />

reasonable harmony and gearing energy from road bumps, helping<br />

which enhances that eager engine to create a smooth ride.<br />

feel, along with healthy fuel<br />

In effect, the ride is well<br />

economy.<br />

cushioned. There is a road I<br />

The latter is listed by Citroen often eke out when on a highway<br />

at 6.1-litres usage per 100km on journey, it’s near Darfield and<br />

a combined cycle average. The tree roots have been growing<br />

evaluation car’s dash display under the road for a distance<br />

was constantly sitting around of about 1km making the road<br />

7.4l/100km, which was a good rippled which makes for a good<br />

figure given the car was brand suspension test, the C4 has a<br />

new and I guess somewhat tight. controlled, comfortable ride.<br />

If you also take into<br />

The C4’s styling isn’t radical as<br />

consideration the C4’s weight, it could be, but it is a departure<br />

then it has benefits in all areas, from the norm. The interior is<br />

the engine isn’t working hard modernistic and minimalist in<br />

to maintain momentum, hence its detailing, however, it all works<br />

the light fuel load, there is also cosmetically.<br />

a feel through the chassis and I particularly like the<br />

suspension that promotes a panoramic roof which has an<br />

sporty sensation.<br />

electric internal blind and it very<br />

• Price – Citroen C4, $41,990<br />

• Dimensions – Length,<br />

4360mm; width,<br />

1800mm; height, 1525mm<br />

• Configuration – Threecylinder,<br />

front-wheeldrive,<br />

1199cc, 114kW,<br />

240Nm, eight-speed<br />

automatic<br />

• Performance –<br />

0-100km/h, 8.9sec<br />

• Fuel usage – 6.1l/100km<br />

much adds to the character of<br />

the car, it is a $2990 option, but it<br />

represents the ideology of C4.<br />

In terms of specification, the C4<br />

is also well appointed. You get all<br />

of the kit you’d expect on a $42k<br />

car with many of the functions<br />

operated by voice recognition<br />

technology.<br />

Satellite navigation is fitted<br />

along with head-up display,<br />

steering wheel-mounted paddle<br />

gear shifters and driver-selectable<br />

drive modes – eco, normal and<br />

sport. The C4 incorporates all<br />

things practical in a modern,<br />

stylish package. There is one<br />

feature that really appealed to my<br />

wife as a passenger and that is the<br />

Smart Pad Support device, a clever<br />

retractable system that connects<br />

to the dashboard, enabling the<br />

front passenger to securely<br />

attach their tablet for use on any<br />

journey, when not in use it slides<br />

seamlessly back into the facia.<br />

Built with traditional Citroen<br />

values, the C4 is a funky purchase<br />

for anyone who dares to be<br />

different. The last model sold<br />

well in New Zealand, and I’m<br />

expecting the newcomer to be<br />

just as popular.<br />

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26 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />

YOur GuIde TO<br />

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( YES - WE COME TO YOU )<br />

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Push mowers<br />

Deck repairs<br />

Advanced Upholstery<br />

Auto & Marine Upholstery<br />

• Auto restoration<br />

• Boat upholstery<br />

• Caravan & motorhome<br />

squabs & awnings<br />

• Machine, truck & ute<br />

covers<br />

• Farms Covers<br />

• & Much More!<br />

• Authorised agents for Cvana awning<br />

3967 West Coast Road (between Waddington & Darfield)<br />

Tue/Wed/Fri: 8am – 4.30pm • Thur: 8am – 6.30pm<br />

Sat: 8.30am – 12noon • Closed: Sun & Mon<br />

Ph 03 318 7378 www.advancedupholstery.co.nz<br />

All small engine services<br />

No pick up or delivery fee<br />

Prompt Response<br />

Ph: 022 548 1057<br />

BPH ProPerty Maintenance<br />

• Lawns & Gardens<br />

• HedGe CLean Ups<br />

• deCks & LandsCapinG<br />

projeCts<br />

• window & door repairs<br />

• GeneraL HoUseHoLd<br />

MaintenanCe<br />

• Handy Man jobs<br />

• LifestyLe work<br />

call Brent MoBile 021 676 336<br />

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Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Sat 8am - 3pm<br />

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Working in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />

Specialising in lifestyle & small farms<br />

• Shelter<br />

trimming<br />

• Mulching<br />

• Paddock<br />

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Dallis Yates 021 287 4668<br />

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DECORATORS<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> based but<br />

service the whole of<br />

the South Island<br />

• New Paint • Floor & Roof<br />

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• Fences • Commercial<br />

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email: andertondecorators@gmail.com<br />

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• Oil Change & Servicing<br />

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• Alternators • Starter Motors<br />

• Mechanical Repairs • Tyres • Batteries<br />

Loan car available<br />

Workshop Location: 84 Hayes Rd, Ladbrooks<br />

Mobile Auto Electrician<br />

022 644 9664<br />

Andco Electrical<br />

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Christchurch and <strong>Selwyn</strong> areas.<br />

Quality you can trust.<br />

Call Callum on 022 011 3653<br />

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Travlon<br />

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include luxury tour private and service coaches schools seating from 19 to 52.<br />

• School<br />

ex<br />

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• Day Trips • Holiday Programmes<br />

area• Tours<br />

• Summer & Winter Sport • Field Trips • Sports Groups<br />

• Garden “Wide Clubs • Mechanical range / COF of Repairs coaches<br />

for large motorhomes<br />

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Our services include:<br />

• Repairs • Blocked drains<br />

• EQC- Reports – repairs- Inspections<br />

• Commercial – Domestic – Rural<br />

• Septic tanks<br />

Contact Phil on 021 241 1132<br />

22 Station St, Leeston. Ph: 03 324 3880<br />

To place your advertisement<br />

contact Vicky Sayers<br />

379 1100 or email<br />

vicky.sayers@starmedia.kiwi<br />

LIFESTYLE BLOCK MOBILE SHEARING<br />

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL<br />

• Shearing • Crutching • Tailing<br />

• Drenching • Foot Trimming<br />

• Single & Double Crutching Trailers<br />

A professional, friendly service<br />

Call Shaun Adams for a free quote<br />

021 204 1274 or 03 960 3112<br />

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Ph Mike: 027 272 8058 OR 03 324 43<strong>23</strong> A/H<br />

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shelterbelt trimming<br />

Boundary Trimming<br />

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Address: 38A Waterloo Road<br />

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& Landscaping<br />

• Hedge Trimming/Garden Maintenance<br />

• Trees and Shrubs Topped Shaped or Removed<br />

• Arborist<br />

• Trenching and Digging Buckets<br />

• Landscaping/Water Systems<br />

• Cleanups Available for Small and Large Hedges<br />

• Wood Splitter for Hire<br />

• Fully Insured<br />

• Hedge Trimming/Garden Maintenance<br />

• Trees & Shrubs Topped Shaped or Removed<br />

• Arborist<br />

• Trenching & Digging Buckets<br />

• Landscaping/Water Systems<br />

• Cleanups Available for Small & Large Hedges<br />

• Wood Splitter for Hire<br />

• Fully Insured<br />

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AND<br />

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Re Roofing<br />

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Spouting<br />

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Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz<br />

Excavations<br />

• Driveways<br />

• Car Parks<br />

• Site Cleaning<br />

• Demolition<br />

• Farm Tracks<br />

• Drain Cleaning<br />

• Stump & Hedge<br />

Removal<br />

• Asphalt Concrete<br />

Wide range<br />

oF TruckS<br />

For a Free Quote<br />

on your next project<br />

Phone Steve on<br />

021 338 247<br />

• Tennis Courts &<br />

Swimming Pools<br />

• Chip Seal Driveways<br />

• Diggers – 2 Ton<br />

up to 20 Ton<br />

• Excavators<br />

• Bobcat & Drilling<br />

• For Posthole &<br />

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QuoTe<br />

landscaping<br />

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• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation<br />

• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance<br />

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• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual<br />

• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable<br />

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Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz<br />

www.revivelandscaping.co.nz


Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 27<br />

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />

YOur GuIde TO<br />

TrusTed<br />

Trades and<br />

PrOFessIOnaL<br />

servIces<br />

ALL YOUR<br />

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TAKEN CARE OF<br />

• Debtors • Creditors<br />

• Payroll • Tax Returns<br />

• GST and everything<br />

in between<br />

Ring/text to book your<br />

complimentary meeting<br />

to find out more.<br />

Sue Thomas<br />

027 283 3448<br />

businessroundup.co.nz<br />

/businessroundup<br />

Need a hand?<br />

✤ Lawns & Edges<br />

✤ Landscaping<br />

✤ Gardening<br />

✤ Hedge Trimming<br />

✤ Handyman Jobs<br />

✤ Casual or One Off<br />

Phone Mike Lineton<br />

022 341 8848<br />

Your local<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />

GARDENER/<br />

HANDYMAN<br />

PEST CONTROL<br />

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ALL OTHER PESTS<br />

Office: 03 337 9553<br />

Scott Warlow: 021 168 6118<br />

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& Experienced Professionals<br />

Member of Pest Management<br />

Association of NZ<br />

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PH 0800 4 546 546<br />

(0800 4 JIMJIM)<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Carpet<br />

Binding<br />

BUTCHER<br />

SERVICE<br />

Book now for<br />

mobile slaughterman<br />

Watkins Home Kill<br />

Processing Beef, Pigs,<br />

Sheep, Deer & Fish.<br />

Smoking Bacon, Ham<br />

and small goods.<br />

124 Burdons Rd, Burnham<br />

Phone Tim 347 6693<br />

Arthur’s<br />

Roof & Property<br />

Moss Kill & Proof<br />

Silicone Sealing<br />

Roof Repairs<br />

Gutter Clean/Repairs<br />

Pest Control<br />

Butynol Roof Repairs<br />

Bird Proofing<br />

03 347 2635<br />

arthursroofandproperty.co.nz<br />

WINDOW TINTING<br />

tintawindow<br />

advanced film solutions<br />

99% uv block<br />

fade protection<br />

heat control<br />

reduce glare<br />

25 Years Experience<br />

EST.<br />

1979<br />

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DECORATING<br />

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decorating services.<br />

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• Interior &<br />

Exterior Painting<br />

• Wallpapering<br />

• Plastering<br />

• Roof Painting<br />

Quality Services<br />

FREE QUOTES<br />

Contact Udi Aale<br />

Ph. 021 074 2075<br />

Trades & Services<br />

BATHROOM TILER<br />

wet area waterproofing,<br />

underfloor heating, soap<br />

boxes, old to new, for best<br />

results, call Devon on 021<br />

375-888 or 03 329 5511<br />

BATHROOM<br />

Renovations, complete<br />

service from start to finish,<br />

free quotes, ph Dave 027<br />

334 4125<br />

privacy films<br />

frosting designs<br />

non-darkening films<br />

Workmanship Guaranteed<br />

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films<br />

UV<br />

block<br />

Trades & Services<br />

CARPET LAYIng<br />

Exp. Repairs, uplifting,<br />

relaying, restretching.<br />

Phone John on 0800<br />

003181, 027 240 7416<br />

jflattery@xtra.co.nz<br />

CARRS CHIMnEY<br />

CLEAnIng<br />

Servicing Lincoln,<br />

Tai Tapu, Motukarara,<br />

Ladbrooks, Broadfields,<br />

Springston & Prebbleton,<br />

$70 a Chimney. Phone<br />

Rodney 03 324 2999 &<br />

leave a message.<br />

CHIM CHIM CHIMnEY<br />

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We’ll sweep your<br />

logburner’s flue, check<br />

firebricks, baffles, airtubes<br />

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027 206 0080<br />

Bellamy’s<br />

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order and restoration<br />

by tradesman with<br />

35yrs experience.<br />

PH Stephen<br />

021 073 2624<br />

POWER TOOLS<br />

REPAIRS<br />

Parts & Sales for over 40<br />

years. All main brands<br />

serviced. Grossman Trade<br />

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Christchurch. Ph 389 9<strong>23</strong>0<br />

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Parts & Sales for over 40<br />

years. All main brands<br />

serviced. Grossman Trade<br />

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Christchurch. Ph 389 9<strong>23</strong>0<br />

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Renovations, New Houses,<br />

Hot Water Cylinders,<br />

Kitchens Bathroom<br />

Upgrades, Laundries,<br />

General Maintenance ,<br />

Water Filters. Phone Mark<br />

0278690026<br />

STuMP gRInDIng<br />

Best price guarantee Tony<br />

0275 588 895<br />

TILIng<br />

Flooring - Splashbacks -<br />

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Dave 027 334 4125<br />

Adult Information<br />

A SEXY BLONDE talk<br />

live or listen. Ph 0900 44<br />

666. $3.99 + GST pm.<br />

R18.<br />

Clothing &<br />

Accessories<br />

RETRO Clothing wanted<br />

for a dress up 70’s party.<br />

Would love to get a<br />

safari suit but anything<br />

considered.Ph or txt<br />

021861732<br />

Garage Sales<br />

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Fairfield Way, Thursday<br />

24th <strong>March</strong> daily to Sunday<br />

3rd April, 11am starts. H/<br />

hold goods, fishing gear<br />

etc. Everything has to go.<br />

Gardening<br />

& Supplies<br />

ellesmere<br />

lions<br />

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Small bales $6<br />

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Contact<br />

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03 324 4094<br />

Heating<br />

Log Fires<br />

Pellet Fires<br />

Heat Pumps<br />

Sales<br />

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472 Blenheim Rd<br />

www.heatstore.co.nz<br />

Tours<br />

Real Estate<br />

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with outbuildings on<br />

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Retro Clothing wanted for<br />

a dress up 70’s party.Would<br />

love to get a safari suit but<br />

anything considered.Ph or<br />

txt 021861732<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 29<br />

Issue 6 - Autumn <strong>2022</strong><br />

Kia ora<br />

Over 90% of residents say <strong>Selwyn</strong> is<br />

‘a great place to live’. Perhaps that’s<br />

why more New Zealanders than ever are<br />

choosing our awesome district to plant<br />

new businesses or raise their whānau.<br />

I’m heartened that over three quarters<br />

of us say we feel a sense of belonging<br />

and community. As we continue to<br />

grow, I want to ensure we celebrate the<br />

long held traditions of our district, the<br />

shows and markets as well as embrace<br />

the new <strong>Selwyn</strong> in all our diversity. I<br />

enjoy leading a Council that is making<br />

sure that our facilities and services are<br />

keeping in step with this growth, from<br />

new skate parks in our townships to<br />

getting our <strong>Selwyn</strong> health hub fully<br />

operational, and working with businesses<br />

to link young people into employment.<br />

Mayor Sam<br />

Catching up with the Darfield butchers, one of our ‘Start-up Business’ award winners form the <strong>Selwyn</strong> awards<br />

Kickstarting <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses<br />

Every time a new business opens in <strong>Selwyn</strong> it brings job opportunities to our community and contributes to<br />

the local economy. At the last count it was calculated that our <strong>Selwyn</strong> economy grew almost 2.3 % more<br />

than the average district’s economy in New Zealand. New businesses also enrich our lives by bringing<br />

services closer to our doorstep and by providing something new, interesting or useful to our communities.<br />

Getting a new business off the ground doesn’t happen by accident. We have a team here at the Council<br />

who work hard with individuals, our partners at the Ministry of Social Development, the Canterbury<br />

Employers Chamber of Commerce and ChristchurchNZ, to give new businesses the kickstart they need to<br />

get their ideas up and running.<br />

Recently I’ve met with several new businesses to <strong>Selwyn</strong>, like Christchurch RV Centre. Their story is similar<br />

to many other new businesses – they say that <strong>Selwyn</strong> offers a real opportunity to succeed, a solid and<br />

growing customer base and is a great place to set up shop. This month we have been running our Learn<br />

Earn and Grow seminars, offering tips and advice to budding entrepreneurs. If you have a business idea<br />

and want to know what help is out there get in contact with one of our amazing community, economic and<br />

business advisors.<br />

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30 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Lincoln township<br />

Community news<br />

Taking part in one of our work place exposure experiences in partnership with Southern Wood nursery.<br />

A step on the employment ladder<br />

Our population in <strong>Selwyn</strong> is comparatively very<br />

young, with 22% of us under 15. That’s about<br />

16,000 young people. I’d like every one of them<br />

to think that <strong>Selwyn</strong> is the place where they can<br />

live their best lives. It’s my job to lead a Council<br />

that creates opportunities to help our young<br />

people realise their full potential, and all this month<br />

we’ve been doing just that. We’ve teamed up with<br />

various organisations to run a series of events to<br />

help young people find support in employment,<br />

education and training. Sadly our planned Employ-<br />

Ability Expo linking employers with job seekers of<br />

all ages has had to be postponed to later in the<br />

year. In May we kick of the third of our Council’s<br />

six-week Trailblazer Internships, giving 10 young<br />

people some real work experience in Council roles<br />

from sports co-ordination to event planning. If you<br />

are quick you can still submit your application to be<br />

a Trailblazer before the closing date of 31 <strong>March</strong>.<br />

I love seeing how the opportunities we create<br />

boost the confidence of our young people and<br />

stimulate interest and enthusiasm in areas they<br />

might not have considered was something they<br />

could do. Together we are all able to contribute<br />

and support our children as they grow through<br />

their childhood and teenage years with our<br />

outstanding schools, and loving neighbourhoods<br />

and families.<br />

One of our ‘Starting a business’ workshops this month.<br />

I’m always pleased when hard work pays off.<br />

This month we’ve made headway on two<br />

important community issues. I know that road<br />

safety on the main street through Lincoln has<br />

been a concern for the community. We’d planned<br />

to fix this with an upgrade in 2027 which would<br />

cost $6 million, and were looking for funding to<br />

try and bring the work forward. Initially we fell<br />

outside the application criteria for Waka Kotahi<br />

NZ Transport Agency’s funding as part of their<br />

“Streets for People” initiative. However we<br />

pressed our case and eventually they accepted<br />

our application. We’ll find out in July if our bid<br />

has been successful. If we are we would be<br />

in a position to start the work next year.<br />

In Hororata councillors and staff have been<br />

working hard with the community to agree a<br />

way forward for the new community facility. I’m<br />

pleased that our Council has agreed to support<br />

the excellent local work to undertake a feasibility<br />

study on the possibility of creating a community<br />

hub by upgrading the existing community hall and<br />

the site. This is a change from the the original plan<br />

from last year and would result in the community<br />

hall and surrounding land reverting to community<br />

ownership. Subject to final confirmation the council<br />

would also contribute $1 million to the project.<br />

Go Hororata!<br />

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Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 31<br />

CORDE – new brand for<br />

Council-owned Company<br />

I’m delighted to announce the rebrand of our<br />

Council-owned infrastructure maintenance<br />

and construction companies. SICON, Blakely<br />

Construction and Blakely Three Waters have<br />

become CORDE. This awesome new company<br />

weaves together three critical areas of expertise.<br />

A construction arm, running industry leading<br />

projects across the South Island; a specialist<br />

three-waters team, helping ensure the quality of<br />

our community water infrastructure; and a talented<br />

maintenance division with strong long-term<br />

contracts across the Canterbury region.<br />

You may have already seen their white vehicles<br />

emblazoned with striking new CORDE branding<br />

around the district. The name relates to the three<br />

divisions now becoming united, and symbolises<br />

collective strength – a cord of three strands is<br />

not easily broken. Check their video on YouTube<br />

explaining how CORDE brand came about:<br />

https://youtube.com/watch?v=r2dFAMemLv0<br />

As a company CORDE is built on the key values<br />

of trust and the deep connection to their teams<br />

who have the protection of our place (kaitiakitanga)<br />

at their core. I’m confident that CORDE’s new<br />

structure will grow with our district, and their work<br />

will strengthen our communities today and for<br />

future generations. As CORDE is 100% owned by<br />

our Council, their profits come back to us and help<br />

keep the cost of our rates and services down.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Stats<br />

3,000 people signed<br />

up for this term’s<br />

learn-to-swim classes<br />

19km of the 25km<br />

Darfield and Kirwee<br />

to Rolleston waste<br />

water pipe laid<br />

33.7% average<br />

property price<br />

increase from<br />

2018-2021<br />

33 featured hikes<br />

and walking tracks<br />

on <strong>Selwyn</strong>.nz<br />

73,000 people<br />

now call <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Waikirikiri home.<br />

546 listings on<br />

our online <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Business Directory<br />

CORDE engineers bring in-depth skill and experience<br />

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32 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Mentoring<br />

As part of the Mayors Task Force for Jobs<br />

I have joined the Tuia programme which is a<br />

project to develop the leadership capacity of<br />

young Maori in communities throughout<br />

New Zealand. As part of this programme<br />

I have the privilege to mentor a young<br />

person, on a one-to-one basis, to encourage<br />

and enhance their leadership skills. The<br />

programme also provides me with the<br />

opportunity to gain a deeper insight into<br />

inter-generational issues, cultural values<br />

and experiences. I’m delighted that our new<br />

Tuia representative, Te Puawai Perenara-<br />

O’Connell is on board with the programme<br />

and look forward to working with her over the<br />

coming year.<br />

from<br />

Tuia mentee<br />

Te Puawai<br />

Perenara-<br />

O'Connell<br />

Kō Te Puawai<br />

Perenara-O’Connell<br />

tōku ingoa,<br />

Nō Taumutu tōku<br />

Papa Kāinga.<br />

I am extremely privileged<br />

to be the <strong>2022</strong> Tuia representative for<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District. Having the opportunity to<br />

be mentored by Mayor Sam is incredible,<br />

he is an inspiration to work with through my<br />

marae, and so being able to have one-onone<br />

mentoring is extremely beneficial for<br />

my own development and learning. During<br />

these times it is incredibly testing and so just<br />

being able to connect with someone who<br />

can share their experiences and is open to<br />

hearing about my passions is important.<br />

I look forward to my year learning from the<br />

Mayor and getting to know <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

News in Brief<br />

New Youth Council<br />

Our new Youth Council has come together for the first time this<br />

month, and it’s great that we have widened the age range, with<br />

the youngest member being 12 years old. The Youth Councillors<br />

help our Council and staff bring a youth perspective to our<br />

decision making.<br />

Biodiversity<br />

We’ve just received close to $800,000 Government boost to<br />

restore the 81 hectare Tārerekautuku/Yarrs Lagoon – a significant<br />

wetland close to Lincoln. This will create new employment<br />

opportunities and revitalise this natural asset.<br />

Swim safe<br />

Learning to swim is important for safety and for staying active.<br />

I’m delighted our swim programme has expanded into the Darfield<br />

pool, and that the former main pool in our Aquatic Centre is now<br />

dedicated to teaching our residents this lifesaving skill.<br />

Springfield flooding<br />

Springfield was the hardest hit in the flooding last year, with a<br />

number of families displaced from their homes. A door-to-door<br />

assessment of every house in Springfield, combined with a<br />

specialist flooding study is helping us to plan possible future flood<br />

protection options for discussion with township residents.<br />

Springs reserve<br />

The first bike tracks and buildings are taking shape in the new<br />

park at the Springs reserve. The wooden tracks are coming along<br />

as part of the first 10-hectare section of the park. Look out for the<br />

sports fields and a dog park to follow.<br />

Civil Defence<br />

So good to see a great response to our recent civil defence<br />

recruitment drive. All our new volunteers will now be trained up to<br />

national standards and be ready to help you the next time we face<br />

an emergency in the district. Thank you for volunteering!<br />

If you have any questions or feedback please contact me at<br />

mayor@selwyn.govt.nz or on Facebook at facebook.com/samforselwyn.<br />

You can also view the latest issue online at selwyn.govt.nz/mayor.<br />

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Opportunities Galore - Excellent outbuildings!<br />

This lifestyle property (12.042ha - 29.75acres) with options for extended<br />

family and friends, offers a substantial home which has been renovated from<br />

top-to-toe! There is a bonus of a separate large shed/studio (Consented as<br />

a shed only ), which will be the envy of all your friends, creating a wonderful<br />

opportunity for a variety of purposes, plus a 4-bay utility shed with concrete<br />

floor. Several paddocks available for grazing, currently some are in asparagus,<br />

all enviably positioned in the heart of Motukarara.<br />

With a generous floor plan, the kitchen is the heart, soul and pulse of this<br />

home; enhanced with great cabinetry space and extensive countertops, ideal<br />

for entertainers. The breakfast island is the perfect place to gather around at<br />

the end of the day and catch up whilst preparing the meal. Stunning polished<br />

Parquet flooring, the open plan living/dining area is complemented by a<br />

separate formal lounge. A log burner and a heat pump enhance the home’s<br />

natural warmth and excellent indoor/outdoor flow means you’ll spend plenty<br />

of time outside.<br />

Boasting three bedrooms, a well-appointed family bathroom and the added<br />

convenience of three toilets. The main bedroom enjoys its own separate wing<br />

upstairs, walk in robe and ensuite, with access to the balcony.<br />

Thoughtfully configured to avoid the prevailing winds, the grounds are just as<br />

fabulous, with established gardens framing the home and a variety of decks<br />

and patios providing plenty of scope for alfresco entertaining.<br />

The proximity to main arterial routes makes it an easy commute to the Lincoln<br />

Township. Offering families quality educational options, it is in-zone for Tai<br />

Tapu Primary and Lincoln High. GST plus if any!<br />

A unique and resplendently modern home.<br />

Auction: To be held at Ray White Central<br />

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Christchurch from 11 am Thursday <strong>March</strong><br />

31st (unless sold prior)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz<br />

Listing ID: LIC30152<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston<br />

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439 Ridge Road, Motukarara<br />

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Hillsborough 401 Port Hills Road<br />

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Wigram 29 Buckhurst Avenue<br />

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Parklands 10 John Morel Place<br />

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Shirley 28 Hewlings Street<br />

Harcourts ID: PLS4684<br />

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021 0830 4660<br />

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Ohoka Lot 4 404 Mill Road Hanmer Springs 64/1 Rutherford Crescent Waikuku Beach 28 Queens Ave Prebbleton 339 Blakes Road Hawarden 5 Gemmells Road<br />

Richmond 10 Perth Street Merivale 9 & 9a Innes Road<br />

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Lincoln Office<br />

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Leeston 311 Knyvetts Road<br />

382.4 ha - Namirembe Dairy - A farm to be proud<br />

A lot of thought has gone into every aspect of developing this quality and high specced dairy unit. The focus has been on the<br />

farm efficiencies, for stock and staff, providing a productive easy to manage dairy unit. 252 ha centre pivots, 47 ha rotorainer<br />

and <strong>23</strong> ha k-line irrigation from 3 strong reliable wells with some capacity to extend to dry land corners. The farm has an "A"<br />

audit for its recent Farm Environment Plan. Currently milking 1200 cows and produced 572,815 kgs/ms in 20/21 season<br />

through a near new 80 bail rotary shed with automatic cup removers, Protrac and in shed feeding system. The results of<br />

strong pastures from good fertility levels are evident. Full range of good housing and farm buildings which includes an older<br />

disused but functional 50 bail rotary that might be used for speciality milks.<br />

For Sale by Tender closing 3pm, 28th <strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

Tender closes 3.00pm, Mon 28th Mar, <strong>2022</strong> (unless sold prior),<br />

Property Brokers (Canterbury) Limited<br />

217 West Street<br />

Ashburton<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/AR12075<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

Paul Cunneen<br />

M 0274 3<strong>23</strong> 382<br />

E paulc@pb.co.nz<br />

For great results<br />

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Rakaia Huts<br />

Deadline Sale: All offers presented Wednesday<br />

30 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong> by 6.00pm. (Unless sold prior).<br />

This spacious home of grandeur with amazing<br />

elevated rural views has recently been<br />

renovated and is all set up to provide an extra<br />

income opportunity such as a B&B or rental. It<br />

comes with an abundance of extra chattels for<br />

you to do so and has two private living layouts,<br />

upstairs and downstairs, both with their own<br />

separate entrances.<br />

Don’t miss out on this rare<br />

opportunity!<br />

73 Pacific Drive<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

This fabulous cosy home offers a place of<br />

calm to chill, sit back, relax and enjoy your<br />

groovy seaside kingdom.<br />

• 3 Double bedrooms<br />

• Sunny sunroom<br />

• Atrium / second living<br />

• Log burner<br />

• Sheltered outdoor BBQ nook<br />

• Double plus single garage<br />

• Established 749m2 section<br />

12 Pacific Drive<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

Escape the hustle and bustle of busy city<br />

living and come retreat to a peaceful life near<br />

the sea out in Rakaia Huts. Offering the astute<br />

buyer:<br />

• 2 Double bedrooms<br />

• Open plan living<br />

• Sunroom<br />

• New carpet throughout<br />

• Single internal access garage<br />

• Private outdoor living<br />

• Rural views<br />

• 435m2 section (approx)<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

1 Archie Lane<br />

Rolleston<br />

Perfect for families and entertaining, this home<br />

is designed to maximise space and sun. The<br />

open plan living, dining and kitchen area is the<br />

centre of the home and offers a great outlook<br />

onto the easy-care section. With four double<br />

bedrooms, a family bathroom and ensuite,<br />

the house combines great functionality with a<br />

stylish feel.<br />

• Ducted heat pump<br />

• 3 Car internal access<br />

garage<br />

Call Tony Whalley<br />

027 448 2625<br />

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027 393 6472<br />

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027 229 9522 | stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz<br />

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027 769 6696 | cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz<br />

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Lincoln 32 Vitalia Crescent<br />

Sleek Design & Quality Finishes<br />

This super chic, 285sqm home offers all the elements for superior family living. Designed with space and functionality<br />

in mind, this generously proportioned home presents sleek finishes complete with coffered ceilings and engineered<br />

stone benchtops. The stunning kitchen incorporates a 90cm SMEG gas hob, a plumbed double fridge space, and a<br />

large butler's pantry. The open living/dining has neatly positioned Bluetooth ceiling speakers and has a great flow to<br />

the kwila deck, where you can easily entertain and watch the kids play, whilst the formal lounge provides the ideal<br />

space to spread the family. The large master bedroom with access to a second deck has a fabulous walk-in robe with a<br />

wardrobe system and further accommodation is taken care of with 3 double bedrooms. The bathrooms are luxurious,<br />

with the ensuite having under-tile heating and an oversized tiled shower and the family bathroom features a deep,<br />

freestanding bath. This home also boasts a separate laundry, walk-in linen room, attic storage, irrigation, a log burner,<br />

and a ducted heat pump system that allows for easy temperature control throughout. The carpeted, triple car<br />

garaging and ample off-street parking ticks that last box. Set in the ever-popular, highly sought-after Verdeco Park,<br />

this newly built home is ready for you to move in! Get in touch for further information or to arrange a viewing.<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

4 2 2 3<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 24th <strong>March</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at 4.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU95638<br />

Tanya Marillier<br />

M 027 383 3844<br />

E tanya@pb.co.nz<br />

Monty Marillier<br />

M 021 943 973<br />

E Monty@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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Oxford 125 Ashley Gorge Road<br />

The one you've been waiting for!<br />

Every now and then a really stand-out property is offered for sale and this property certainly fits that criteria. Enjoying a<br />

wonderful elevated position, that allows you to enjoy the breath-taking views, this 353m2 home captures the views with its<br />

substantial windows and spacious open plan living area. The hallway entrance provides an impressive welcome and the floor<br />

plan flows with ease through the living spaces and bedrooms. The high stud throughout with feature pendants enhance the<br />

character that this property offers. A huge master bedroom enjoys stunning views and is complete with a quality en-suite and<br />

large walk in robe. 2 additional bedrooms, a separate bathroom and laundry plus a loft area provide options for all living<br />

situations. The 4ha property is supported with a large 4 bay lockable shed, complete with workshop, separate lockable storage,<br />

shower and toilet. The property is fenced into 6 main paddocks, with lovely established trees, enhancing the feel of this<br />

fantastic lifestyle property. If you are looking for a high quality lifestyle with some of the best views in Canterbury, you need to<br />

come and see for yourself the amazing opportunity on offer here.<br />

3 2 4<br />

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 13th April, <strong>2022</strong> at 5.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View Thu 24 Mar 6.00 - 6.30pm<br />

Sun 27 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROL14420<br />

Chris Moore<br />

M 027 288 0563<br />

Angela Hunt<br />

M 021 548 777<br />

E chris.moore@pb.co.nz<br />

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz<br />

Southbridge 3 Taumutu Road<br />

Prepare to be wowed!<br />

Conversion, makeover, renovation, call it what you like but one thing is for sure you will be amazed at what lies within when<br />

you walk through the door of this truly unique and much loved home. Originally built in the 1950s as a joinery workshop and<br />

then converted to the meeting place of the local Freemasons and subsequently sold to the vendor this has been a project<br />

worthy of a DIY Reality show such is the amazing end result. The vendor has with great consideration managed to create a<br />

beautiful welcoming living space for you and your family that will be treasured by those lucky enough to call it home. There is<br />

just so much to like about this home from the welcoming entranceway which leads to the spacious family room with its dining<br />

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<br />

heated by a free-standing log burner. This area opens into a very large second lounge suitable for a teen hangout, media<br />

room, games room, or just a second formal lounge. This home also boasts four genuine double bedrooms and two bathrooms<br />

including one easily accessed from the master bedroom.<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

4 2 2 4<br />

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 29th <strong>March</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at 4.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/LEU14186<br />

Stephan Knowler<br />

M 027 229 9522<br />

E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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Rolleston 35 Quartz Drive<br />

Rolleston 768 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road<br />

Stylish flair!<br />

Designed with distinction in mind, you are going to love the attention<br />

to detail and stylish flair this stunning home offers. This well-designed<br />

executive home beats well with the stylish and spacious open plan<br />

kitchen being the heart of the home over-looking the dining and living<br />

areas. Spill out to the sun-drenched outdoor living spaces, both welldefined<br />

& to cater for the location of the sun and wind, and<br />

overlooking a well-maintained beautiful garden. The Master bedroom<br />

enjoys the benefits of an en-suite and wardrobe storage is plentiful.<br />

The further two double bedrooms are serviced with a trendy bathroom<br />

and you will love the great storage and fully functional laundry area.<br />

3 2 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 30th<br />

<strong>March</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at 3.00pm, (unless sold<br />

prior)<br />

View Sun 27 Mar 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU14111<br />

Angela Hunt<br />

M 021 548 777<br />

URBAN CONVENIENCE - COUNTRY OUTLOOK<br />

If you are looking for a high-spec, contemporary family home with a<br />

peaceful rural feel then look no further. Built-in 2019 and offering<br />

252m2 of luxury, style, and 3 car garaging with secure off-street<br />

parking to envy, you'll be blown away by what's on offer here. The<br />

beautifully tiled entrance draws you through to the stunning kitchen<br />

and living area. A true entertainers delight, with a free-standing oven,<br />

stone benchtops, and a large butler's pantry with sink. The open plan<br />

living area offers the space and comfort you expect from a wonderful<br />

family home and is perfectly completed by the adjoining large<br />

separate lounge that soaks in the peaceful rural outlook.<br />

4 2 2 3<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 24th<br />

<strong>March</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at 5.00pm, (unless sold<br />

prior)<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU98985<br />

Sarah Yeates<br />

M 027 447 2719<br />

Rolleston 36 Shillingford Boulevard<br />

Rolleston 3 Sandhurst Drive<br />

4 Bedroom Beauty<br />

Built in 2015, this trendy home holds incredible curb appeal in a quiet<br />

yet handy location and it doesn't stop there. The clever layout has<br />

ensured maximum use of space so you can be sure you are getting<br />

more bang for your buck! Quality fittings and fixtures adorn this<br />

wonderful modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The kitchen is a<br />

stand-out with a hi-gloss bench and opens out to a private patio and<br />

courtyard area, the perfect spot for entertaining friends in the<br />

afternoon sun. With practicality in mind the extremely spacious lounge<br />

offers a soft contemporary colour scheme and is the perfect size for a<br />

4 bedroom family. Completing the picture inside the home is the<br />

master with ensuite.<br />

4 2 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 31st<br />

<strong>March</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at 5.00pm, (unless sold<br />

prior)<br />

View Sun 27 Mar 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU14794<br />

Sarah Yeates<br />

M 027 447 2719<br />

4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms!!<br />

Yes - you have read that right! This is a great opportunity for a family<br />

who is looking for a property to cater for their teenagers, joint families,<br />

or maybe flatmates! Set on a commanding corner site in the Urban<br />

Estate Sandhurst subdivision, this fantastic home enjoys uninterrupted<br />

all-day sun. The open plan kitchen dining offers a plumbed fridge<br />

space, walk in pantry, gas hobs and forms the heart of the home<br />

overlooking the dining/ living area. The separate lounge offers a<br />

further space for the family to spread out in, or to tuck up and watch a<br />

great movie on the upcoming winter evenings.<br />

4 4 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 13th<br />

April, <strong>2022</strong> at 12.00pm, (unless sold<br />

prior)<br />

View Wed <strong>23</strong> Mar 5.30 - 6.00pm<br />

Sun 27 Mar 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU11603<br />

Angela Hunt<br />

M 021 548 777<br />

Chris Moore<br />

M 027 288 0563<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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THE SELWYN EXPERTS<br />

Bayleys is proud to announce Matson and Allan Real Estate<br />

are merging with the Bayleys team. Two great brands<br />

coming together as one real estate powerhouse.<br />

This transformative combination represents an exciting<br />

new chapter for our company and gives momentum to our<br />

dedication to building trust, long term relationships and<br />

connecting people with property.<br />

Selling your property? Bayleys is the agency for all of<br />

your property needs. From north to south: commercial,<br />

residential, rural or property management, we have the<br />

knowledge and experience to ensure you get the best<br />

result. That is because we have been doing it since 1973.<br />

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bayleysselwyn.co.nz<br />

Bayleys Darfield<br />

62 South Terrace<br />

03 975 4559<br />

Bayleys Leeston<br />

70 High Street<br />

03 324 3704<br />

Bayleys Rolleston<br />

92 Rolleston Drive<br />

03 347 9949<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services


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NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Broadfield 10/265 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road<br />

Standing proud in a sublime setting<br />

Taking la dolce vita to new heights, this sumptuous residence presides over 3.85-hectares within the select enclave<br />

of Trendon Green Estate. Mirroring Italian architectural inspiration, the entrance and circular driveway with water<br />

feature echoes a traditional Tuscan villa, with the dwelling’s high ceilings, time-tested permanent materials and<br />

generously scaled floorplan. Symmetrical shapes are keystones of the manicured, irrigated grounds which host an<br />

in-ground heated pool and an “as is where is” tennis court along with productive gardens. A shared well and six-bay<br />

shed with electricity supports the management of four tree-bounded paddocks. Equidistant to services in<br />

Prebbleton, Rolleston and Lincoln, and zoned for Broadfield School and Lincoln High School. This property assures<br />

an escape from the ordinary. Call us today for viewing times.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517864<br />

5 3 3 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Wed 6 Apr <strong>2022</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Charing Cross 1384 Wards Road<br />

Very rare find<br />

20 hectares irrigated with a <strong>23</strong>0sqm three bedroom home. Located an easy 15 minute drive from Rolleston. This<br />

productive property is extremely well subdivided and fenced, including central lanes allowing easy access to every<br />

paddock. Current irrigation consent of ten litres per second valid until 2038.This well presented property is<br />

complemented with excellent cattle yards, American style barn with six loose boxes and a three bay hay shed. The<br />

21 year old, <strong>23</strong>0sqm three double bedroom home boasts two living areas plus an office is situated at the end of an<br />

established oak tree lined driveway and has a commanding view of the property with the Southern Alps as a back<br />

drop.<br />

3 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Thu 31 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517924<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Dunsandel 1349 Tramway Road<br />

Style, history and space<br />

Available for the first time in 22 years and beautifully situated at the end of a sweeping tree-lined driveway, this<br />

exceptional Hurst Seager designed residence presents the ultimate in classic country living. Architecturally<br />

designed, this property was rescued from a Merivale development and has been sympathetically renovated with a<br />

perfect blend of traditional style and contemporary comfort. Farm style and expansive, the open plan kitchen<br />

boasts granite benchtops, high-end appliances and effortlessly blends with the living and dining areas that are clad<br />

in solid timber Rimu panelling and look out through expansive bay windows. With a log burner and heat pump,<br />

climate control is assured year-round in this spacious living area. Accommodation is provided through three<br />

bedrooms with built-in storage and an additional room that could be used as a small bedroom if required.<br />

1.2775ha 3 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Tue 29 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517883<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Darfield 20 Pemberton Drive<br />

Greenpark 58 Greenpark Road<br />

Designed for an easier life<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Living large close to Lincoln<br />

5 3 2 3<br />

A home with impeccable craftsmanship, thoughtful<br />

design and creative flair. Stunning <strong>23</strong>6sqm (more or<br />

less) home situated on a quiet street within a prime<br />

location. Four double bedrooms (master with<br />

ensuite/WIR), separate bathroom, separate toilet,<br />

separate laundry. Open plan kitchen with large pantry<br />

cupboard, modern appliances, Tri-Stone bench tops<br />

and soft-close drawers. Open plan dining/family area,<br />

north-facing patio, separate lounge. Double glazed,<br />

heat pump, log burner, solar water heating, generous<br />

storage capacity. Double internal access garage. Easycare<br />

651sqm (more or less) section.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517784<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

10am, Tue 5 Apr <strong>2022</strong><br />

62 South Terrace, Darfield<br />

View 1-1.30pm Sun 27 Mar<br />

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279<br />

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877<br />

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

Live large close to Lincoln and Tai Tapu. With beautiful<br />

grounds and shelter, rural outlook, multiple paddocks,<br />

stables, sheds and arena across 6.12 hectares, this<br />

property offers a wonderful lifestyle. The expansive<br />

house lends itself beautifully to entertaining, guests,<br />

and working from home. An array of outbuildings<br />

include a six-bay shed, four-bay barn with five<br />

horseboxes, a workshop with three-phase power, and<br />

a hay barn. Near to schools and the city, and with so<br />

many different options, find the home you've been<br />

dreaming of here in the country waiting for you.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517818<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Wed 30 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Lincoln 14 Stables Drive<br />

Family living at its finest<br />

This exceptional four-bedroom home offers infinite appeal and incredible flexibility, with potential to utilise the large<br />

office space as a fifth bedroom if you desire. An inspired 331sqm (approximately) configuration which emphasises<br />

modern-day living with the capacity for stylish entertaining both indoors and outdoors in the botanical setting.<br />

Separation of the elegant media room allows versatility, and this zone comes complete with a retractable screen<br />

and projector for unforgettable movie nights, with a heat pump and log burner providing year-round comfort. The<br />

compelling reasons to purchase are almost limitless so contact us today.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517845<br />

4 2 2 3<br />

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 31 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View by appointment<br />

Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889<br />

urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Tim Dyer 027 495 0979<br />

tim.dyer@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Lincoln 14 Hasendene Drive<br />

Central, convenient and five bedrooms<br />

Set in a popular, central location close to all of Lincoln's growing amenities and offering a rare five-bedroom layout,<br />

this home can easily appeal to large families or investors alike. With a cleverly-designed 210sqm footprint, the light<br />

and open feel of the home is evident as soon as you step inside. The stylish, trendy kitchen overlooks the large, openplan<br />

living area which provides an abundance of space to relax and entertain at the heart of the home. Providing<br />

excellent versatility of use with one bedroom beside the front door, this home offers the unique configuration as<br />

either a five-bedroom home or four bedrooms plus home office. Two family bathrooms, an additional separate<br />

toilet and multiple heat pumps ensure the conveniences of everyday living are well-catered for. The time is right for<br />

our vendors to make their next move, so act today to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.<br />

5 1 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

12pm, Wed 30 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

View 12-12.30pm Wed <strong>23</strong> Mar<br />

& 11.15-11.45am Sun 27 Mar<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517821<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Lincoln 1 Burnett Lane<br />

Southbridge 14 Ocean View Place<br />

The ultimate urban lifestyle<br />

4 2 2 1 2<br />

Ocean meets country<br />

801sqm 3 2 2<br />

Superbly located and surrounded by quality homes in<br />

highly desirable Barton Fields, this enviable size<br />

4,451sqm property offers executive style living. Easy<br />

walking and cycling distance to Lincoln Golf Course,<br />

event centre, great schools and Lincoln township<br />

itself. The property has subdivision potential and<br />

uniquely its own bore. Blending style and space, the<br />

286sqm approx home has bi-fold doors that open to<br />

the sheltered courtyard and patio with louvred<br />

pergola enabling year-round use. Urban properties of<br />

this grand size rarely become available.<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Thu 31 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

Beautifully situated in the heart of the seaside fishing<br />

community of Rakaia Huts, this 101sqm<br />

(approximately) three-bedroom home is a truly<br />

unique prospect with gorgeous sea views and true<br />

lifestyle living. The recently re-carpeted large open<br />

plan living and dining area flows seamlessly through to<br />

the modern kitchen with solid timber flooring with a<br />

light-filled aspect. Anchored by a substantial log<br />

burner and with sliding doors opening to the<br />

wraparound deck, this is a warm and inviting lounge<br />

that embraces relaxation.<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Tue 5 Apr <strong>2022</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517843<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517952<br />

Rolleston 47 Granite Drive<br />

No ifs or buts... it's got to go<br />

Bathed in all-day sun and a light and bright feel throughout, the spacious open-plan living area creates a warm and<br />

inviting environment from the moment you enter. Contrasting light and dark tones create an air of elegance in the<br />

kitchen and an additional study nook in the living area provides extra space as a hobby or homework station. Black<br />

tapware and hardware throughout the home continue the modern and contemporary styling, which extends to the<br />

main bathroom and ensuite, both with tiled showers. The spacious master suite offers a well-fitted walk-in robe and<br />

ensuite, whilst two further double bedrooms have easy access to the family bathroom and separate toilet. With<br />

further excellent features including multiple heat pumps, attic storage, a KNXTRA smart-wiring system and an<br />

insulated garage door, it is evident this home has been built with quality and attention to detail in mind.<br />

3 1 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Wed 30 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

View Sun 12.30-1pm<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517135<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Rolleston 638 Springston Rolleston Road<br />

11 superb sections in an unbeatable location<br />

"Location location location" determines property values and what a location these are.<br />

Located just 15 meters from Rolleston College sports field, 400 meters to Rolleston Aquatic Park and Foster Park<br />

and just 800 meters from the exciting up and coming Rolleston Fields shopping and wellness centre, this location<br />

cannot be beaten. Take your pick of one or more of these 11 superb sections ranging from 568sqm to 738sqm. All<br />

the site works are done and just awaiting internal boundary fences and issue of title. With a minimum build size<br />

requirement of 150sqm including the garage, these sections will appeal to a wide range of buyers.<br />

576sqm<br />

Deadline Sale 1pm, Thu 31 Mar <strong>2022</strong><br />

View by appointment<br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

"Location location location" determines property values and what a location these are!<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517961<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Rolleston 3/713 East Maddisons Road<br />

When quality and ample parking matter<br />

From the moment you enter this outstanding 250sqm crafted home with additional cedar portico, you will notice a<br />

standard and level of detail that sets this property apart from the rest. Our owners have designed a property that<br />

offers an intelligent and functional floor plan consisting of an interactive open plan dining/living area that is catered<br />

to by a highly specified kitchen with ample preparation space, granite bench tops, reputable appliances, a 90cm<br />

standalone oven with gas cooktop, built-in rangehood, double fridge space and a stunning butlers pantry with its<br />

own granite benchtops that will impress the fussiest of chefs.<br />

3 2 2 4<br />

Deadline Sale 1pm, Tue 5 Apr <strong>2022</strong><br />

View by appointment<br />

Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576<br />

jackie.derrick@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Often you need to step inside a property to truly appreciate whats on offer and this is no exception<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517906<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Buying a lifestyle block<br />

City life getting you down? Dreaming of<br />

living in the country, where you ‘commute’<br />

from the breakfast table to a barn or your<br />

home office? It might look like an easy life<br />

but buying a lifestyle property can be a<br />

complex business.<br />

While living in the country has much<br />

to recommend it, you need to do more<br />

preparation for buying a place there than<br />

buying a pair of gumboots and comparing<br />

the merits of ride-on mowers.<br />

We recommend comprehensive due<br />

diligence when buying any kind of property,<br />

but rural ones come with a whole extra set<br />

of things to think about compared to buying<br />

a straightforward stand-alone home in<br />

town”.<br />

While it’s tempting to focus on the dream<br />

wish list for your bucolic bolt-hole, but you<br />

should also compile a list of issues to be<br />

aware of (and people who can help you learn<br />

about them).<br />

“If the property you like is being sold by<br />

a licensed real estate agent, remember that<br />

you can ask them anything you like about it”.<br />

“Rural real estate agents have special<br />

skills in this area and they’ll be able to help<br />

you figure out what information you need<br />

to make a well-informed decision. It’s also<br />

a good idea to get your lawyer onboard<br />

early to check titles, consents and other<br />

information that you gather in the process.”<br />

It might feel like you’re getting away from<br />

it all when moving out of town, but rural<br />

developments can be subject to rules that<br />

restrict what you can do. REA recommends<br />

getting your lawyer to check if there are any<br />

covenants on the property that might have<br />

an impact on a future business you may<br />

run there, or any planned building projects.<br />

You don’t want to invest in an alpaca herd<br />

for your new dream property only to find<br />

that it’s not allowed to carry any livestock.<br />

Similarly, it would be tough to discover that<br />

your subdivision plans are not permitted by<br />

council rules.<br />

Be aware that there may be tax<br />

implications if you’re planning to use the<br />

property as a business.<br />

“In general, if it is currently being used for<br />

a business that is tax-registered – whether<br />

that’s selling organic eggs, grazing stock<br />

or running a B&B – then the seller will<br />

probably add GST to the price. This means<br />

you’ll pay an extra 15 per cent, unless you<br />

are also registered for GST. Ask your lawyer<br />

or accountant to check if the house or any<br />

other buildings on the property are GSTexempt.<br />

They will also be able to advise you<br />

on whether you need to be GST-registered.”<br />

A good place to start when trying to<br />

figure out what tax obligations might<br />

attach to your purchase of the property<br />

is Inland Revenue’s property tax decision<br />

tree (available at http://www.ird.govt.<br />

nz/property/property-terms-and-tools/<br />

property-decision-tree/), but keep in mind<br />

that it is always best to seek professional<br />

advice before you make a decision.<br />

Rural properties (like all properties) can<br />

also have easements on the title that relate to<br />

access, water or power. You should ask your<br />

lawyer to check the title and work out what<br />

the easements are, and how they will have an<br />

impact on your rights and responsibilities as<br />

an owner.<br />

“For example, if the title allows a<br />

neighbour access to a piece of their land<br />

through your property, do you have any<br />

right to limit the type and frequency of that<br />

access if you buy it?”<br />

Be aware too that there may be ‘unofficial’<br />

easements operating; the incumbent<br />

owners may have an informal arrangement<br />

with their neighbours, but this may not<br />

remain when the property passes into new<br />

ownership.<br />

Things that we take for granted when<br />

living in urban environments, like water,<br />

sewage and access, can require more<br />

involvement in rural areas. Check the water<br />

sources for the property – if it has its own<br />

bore, are there limits on the amount of<br />

water you can draw from it? What is the<br />

process for ensuring it is safe to drink? What<br />

happens to wastewater and sewage? Are you<br />

prepared for life with a septic tank? Will the<br />

current owner ensure the tank is empty as a<br />

condition of sale?<br />

When it comes to access, will you<br />

share a private road or right of way with<br />

other properties? What will be your<br />

responsibilities and potential costs for<br />

maintaining it? Don’t forget that your<br />

neighbours may be involved in unglamorous<br />

activities at ungodly hours – check the<br />

zoning rules for nearby properties if you’re<br />

worried about noise, smells or traffic. You<br />

might think it’s lovely to have stock grazing<br />

out the window, but are you ready for a<br />

milk tanker driving past every morning? Be<br />

aware that the LIM will not always alert you<br />

to any pending or current NZTA decisions<br />

regarding local highway linkages that often<br />

divert traffic away from urban centres in<br />

favour of immediate rural areas on the town<br />

boundary. Check with NZTA if you think<br />

your property could be affected by road<br />

changes.<br />

Like all property purchases, buying a place<br />

in the country requires careful, objective<br />

consideration.<br />

“There are lots of great things about<br />

living on the land, but it’s best to be realistic<br />

about it. You don’t want to be like the<br />

former townie I met a few weeks ago, who<br />

mournfully told me that their lifestyle<br />

block had become “a life sentence”. Do your<br />

homework and you’re far more likely to live<br />

happily ever after in rural bliss.”<br />

For independent advice on buying or<br />

selling property, check out settled.govt.nz.<br />

Rolleston 14 Merlin Terrace<br />

Quality new build ready in September<br />

You are going to love this one. Currently under construction, and with completion expected in September, I can<br />

assure you that this will be worth waiting for. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in Falcon's Landing, just a short walk<br />

to a pre-school and a playground, this highly spec'd 242sqm home has been designed to meet the needs of a<br />

discerning family. Some features include high-pitched ceilings, a well-appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry, a wallto-wall<br />

tiled shower in the ensuite, freestanding bath and tiled shower in the family bathroom, attic storage, ducted<br />

heat pump system, Bluetooth speakers plus a Kwila deck, lawn and landscaping included.<br />

If you would like more information, please call me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5517831<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Asking Price $1,190,000<br />

Sarah Booth 027 527 8258<br />

sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008


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Selling your property?<br />

First impressions count,<br />

get rid of the clutter.<br />

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ll know that getting rid of clutter is one of the keys to selling property<br />

fast and at a good price. Good storage systems can look cool in their own right, and help organise your clutter.<br />

Good storage ideas are abundant and<br />

all manner of products are available<br />

to make homes more minimalistic.<br />

While it’s nice to buy your storage from<br />

designer homewares stores, the likes of<br />

The Warehouse and Kmart sell many<br />

simple products for masking clutter.<br />

Fabric storage cubes are a great start<br />

for disguising the clutter. They fit neatly<br />

into shelves and wardrobes and thanks<br />

to competition from the big department<br />

stores, can cost $10 or less each. You’ll<br />

also find wicker, felt, cotton, woven and<br />

metal baskets for a song.<br />

Another clever idea,<br />

is to buy a cheap set of<br />

melamine shelves for use<br />

in your wardrobe. A set<br />

of shelves does much the<br />

same job as an expensive<br />

wardrobe fit out. You can<br />

move the shelf heights to<br />

accommodate shoes and<br />

boots. It looks good, but<br />

costs little.<br />

Another wardrobe<br />

organisation is a Wardrobe<br />

Starter Kit from Hardware<br />

stores. While you’re there,<br />

check out bicycle storage hooks as well.<br />

As well as being practical, storage<br />

products can make a design statement.<br />

The important thing is to be consistent.<br />

don’t, for example, buy storage cubes<br />

in different colours. If you’re looking<br />

for really clever home storage ideas take<br />

a tip from the tiny home movement.<br />

Catherine Foster who wrote Small House<br />

Living, downsized her life to under 90sq<br />

m and has interviewed Kiwis who live<br />

in architecturally designed homes of that<br />

size or smaller.<br />

Each and every house in<br />

Foster’s book uses storage<br />

effectively to tame their<br />

belongings. Some have done<br />

it on the smell of an oily rag,<br />

sometimes buying pre-cut heavy<br />

duty plywood that only has to be<br />

screwed together, she says.<br />

Garages and lofts are house vendors’<br />

friends. The garage is one of the few<br />

places in the house that buyers won’t<br />

be put off by a little extra stuff, but the<br />

more that can be hidden away in stacked<br />

crates the better. Consider using flat pack<br />

cupboards that can be taken with you.<br />

“The most effective way of using these<br />

is to find a wall where the whole area can<br />

be covered floor to ceiling,”<br />

“Simple carpentry like this is dIY level<br />

if you’re handy, or get a handyman in for<br />

a few hours, but make sure it is excluded<br />

from the list of chattels on the sale<br />

agreement.”<br />

Loft spaces are often wasted space<br />

in Kiwi homes. A relatively cheap way<br />

to open up the space is to install a loft<br />

ladder. You will be amazed at what people<br />

use the additional storage space for, once<br />

they’ve installed it.<br />

Cheap clever storage ideas aren’t just<br />

limited to the interior of the house,<br />

garage and loft. The Warehouse, Mitre<br />

10 & other hardware stores sell garden<br />

storage to hide away things usually left<br />

outside.<br />

Foldable garden storage boxes that cost<br />

from around $99 can be used to store<br />

garden tools, outdoor cushions and pool<br />

paraphernalia. The next step up is a cheap<br />

garden shed for around $200 upwards<br />

from Mitre 10, Bunnings Warehouse and<br />

other stores.<br />

Finally, if you’re looking for more<br />

inspiration Google “storage ideas”, search<br />

the same on Pinterest, or check out books<br />

on the subject from your local library.<br />

You’ll be amazed at how many everyday<br />

items can be repurposed for storage at the<br />

same time as adding design excellence to<br />

your home.<br />

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Flooring finesse<br />

So your new build or renovations are<br />

completed, and now you are faced with<br />

one of your most significant decisions.<br />

What type of flooring are you going to<br />

use? With a range of options available, you<br />

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Andrew Watkins from Watkins Flooring<br />

Xtra has indicated that a current trend<br />

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neutral tones. Apart from being soundabsorbing,<br />

carpet offers warmth, comfort<br />

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it. However, carpet isn’t just reserved for<br />

bedroom floors, and Andrew states, “It is<br />

generally the whole house, but there is a<br />

slight move toward hard flooring in living<br />

areas, but on the whole, it is still mainly<br />

carpet in the living rooms.”<br />

One trend is to use the same flooring<br />

throughout the public areas for continuity<br />

and flow, especially with more foot traffic.<br />

Hard flooring appeals as it is resistant to<br />

scratching, staining and water damage.<br />

One popular type is synthetic laminated<br />

flooring as it is hardwearing, cost-effective<br />

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Lot 1 485 Ellesmere Road, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

<strong>23</strong> Philippa Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

3 Sandhurst Drive, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

12 Chevron Place, Ilam<br />

4 Willetts Ray White Way, Rolleston<br />

Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

Wednesday 7 th OctOber<br />

thursday 8 th OctOber<br />

62 Iris Taylor Avenue, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

64 Preston Avenue, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

34 Isaac Road, Eyrewell<br />

Harcourts 70 Wales Four Street, Seasons Halswell Realty<br />

67 Harcourts Kaitorete Four Drive, Seasons Lincoln Realty<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

3082 Castleton Riverstone Drive, Drive, Rolleston Rolleston<br />

Ray Harcourts White Town Four Seasons & Lifestyle Realty<br />

21 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray 5 Ryan White Place, Town Tai & Tapu Lifestyle<br />

14 Carrick Ray White Place, Rolleston Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

14<br />

13<br />

Lyttelton<br />

Greenlaw<br />

Street,<br />

Street,<br />

Lincoln<br />

Lincoln<br />

Property<br />

Harcourts<br />

Brokers<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

54 Thornborough Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

20a McCauley Street, Rolleston<br />

1/6 Washbournes Road, Wigram<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

55A Wyon Street, Linwood<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

125 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford<br />

Property Brokers<br />

saturday 10 th OctOber<br />

70 Wales Street, Halswell<br />

6 Verdeco Harcourts Boulevard, Four Seasons Lincoln Realty<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

1412 Lyttelton Chevron Street, Place, Lincoln Ilam<br />

Property Ray White Brokers Rolleston<br />

12 Brittan Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

52 Jean archie Drive, Rolleston<br />

67<br />

Harcourts<br />

Kaitorete<br />

Four<br />

Drive,<br />

Seasons<br />

Lincoln<br />

Realty<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

66 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts<br />

13 Greenlaw<br />

Four Seasons<br />

Street, Lincoln<br />

Realty<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

14 Carrick Place, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1120a Chesney McCauley Drive, Street, Rolleston Rolleston<br />

Ray Harcourts White Town Four Seasons & Lifestyle Realty<br />

64 Preston Avenue, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

54 Thornborough Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1/6 Washbournes Road, Wigram<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

62 Iris Taylor Avenue, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

129 Forestry Road, ashley<br />

1 Sheridan<br />

Ray White<br />

Drive,<br />

West<br />

Rolleston<br />

Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

21 Michelangelo Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys<br />

25 Greenpark<br />

Canterbury<br />

Street, Hoon Hay<br />

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sunday 11 th OctOber<br />

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55A 25 Landsborough Wyon Street, Linwood Drive, Darfield<br />

Property Ray White Brokers Town & Lifestyle<br />

113 High Street, Leeston<br />

39 Ray Bradbury White Town ave, & Rolleston Lifestyle<br />

96 Property Brenley Brokers Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

114 Riverlea Estate Drive, Kainga<br />

10 Rembrandt Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

3/20B Washbournes Road, Wigram<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

95 816 Manakura Old Tai Tapu Street, Road, Russley Tai Tapu<br />

Property Ray White Brokers Lincoln<br />

125 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford<br />

Property 560 East Brokers Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

43 Ray McLaughlins White Lincoln Road, Darfield<br />

Property Brokers<br />

33 70 Seymour Wales Street, Drive, Halswell Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Ray White Four Town Seasons & Lifestyle Realty<br />

14 Carrick Place, Rolleston<br />

1<br />

Ray<br />

Blossom<br />

White<br />

Lady<br />

Town<br />

Lane,<br />

& Lifestyle<br />

Templeton<br />

14<br />

Ray<br />

Hasendene<br />

White Rolleston<br />

Drive, Lincoln<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

6 Verdeco Boulevard, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts 4 Cassini Place, Four Seasons Leeston Realty<br />

35 Matson Market & Allan Street, Leeston Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

30 18a Jean Leeston Archie and Drive, Lake Rolleston Road, Leeston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

27 Rory Street, Rolleston<br />

39 Ray Bradbury White Town ave, & Rolleston Lifestyle<br />

<strong>23</strong> Property Philippa Brokers Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

45 Monet Malabar Vale, Crescent, Rolleston Broomfield<br />

Ray Ray White White Town Lincoln & Lifestyle<br />

1/328 Yaldhurst Road, Avonhead<br />

Property Brokers<br />

9 Vitruvius Way, Leeston<br />

35 Quartz Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

Property Brokers<br />

14 Lyttelton Street, Lincoln<br />

Property 82 Riverstone Brokers Drive, Rolleston<br />

21 Harcourts Riverstone Four Drive, Seasons Rolleston Realty<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

434 Devon Manor Crescent, Drive, Rolleston Darfield<br />

Property Ray White Brokers Rolleston<br />

54 Thornborough Drive, Rolleston<br />

17 Ray Rosamond White Town Way, & Rolleston<br />

Lifestyle<br />

12 Ray Renoir White Drive, Rolleston Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

47 Granite Drive, Rolleston<br />

510 Buchanans Road, Yaldhurst<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

12 Brittan Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

67 17 Kaitorete Farthing Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Ray White Four Rolleston Seasons Realty<br />

66 Anderson Avenue, <strong>Selwyn</strong> Hutts<br />

364 Ray Ellesmere White Town Junction & Lifestyle Road, Springston<br />

89 Ray Sunline White Avenue, LincolnLinccoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

30 13 Castleton Friars Lane, Drive, Leeston Rolleston<br />

Matson Ray White & Allan Town Leeston & Lifestyle<br />

4 Willetts Way, Rolleston<br />

1 Ray Rossington White Town Drive, & Lifestyle<br />

Rolleston<br />

44 Ray Shelley White Street, Lincoln Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

66 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts<br />

604 East Maddisons<br />

Four Seasons<br />

Road,<br />

Realty<br />

Rolleston<br />

Ray White West Melton<br />

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747 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

13 Property Greenlaw Brokers Street, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts 8 Gracia Avenue, Four Seasons Rolleston Realty<br />

Property Brokers<br />

12 21 Chevron Newbrook Place, Terrace, Ilam Darfield<br />

Property Ray White Brokers Rolleston<br />

1083 Goulds Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

112 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston<br />

14 Ocean View Place, Southbridge<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

33 Shelley Street, Rolleston<br />

3a Taiaroa Place, Southbridge<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

Matson & Allan Leeston<br />

32 Carston Street, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

11 5 Brave Lemonwood Street, Drive, Rolleston Rolleston<br />

Property Ray White Brokers Rolleston<br />

88 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston<br />

2 Harcourts Whitehorn Four Drive, Seasons Lincoln Realty<br />

64 Ray Preston White Avenue, Lincoln West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

506 24 Rochester Boundary Crescent, Road, Broadfield Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Ray White Canterbury Town & Lifestyle<br />

162 Brookside Road, Rolleston<br />

2/15 Ray Tower White Street, Town Hornby & Lifestyle<br />

Harcourts 42 Territory Four Street, Seasons Rolleston Realty<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

20a Lot 1 McCauley 485 Ellesmere Street, Road, Rolleston Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Ray White Four Town Seasons & Lifestyle Realty<br />

2 Larnder Lane, Kennedys Bush<br />

43a Ray Birchs White Road, Town Prebbleton<br />

& Lifestyle<br />

62 Ray Stanford White West Way, Melton Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1/6 Washbournes Road, Wigram<br />

11 Rossington Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

Matson & Allan Rolleston<br />

8 Kennington Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

300 Two Chain Road, Burnham<br />

3 Sandhurst Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

36 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

1/153 Property Bangor Brokers Road, Darfield<br />

34 Ray Isaac White Road, Rolleston Eyrewell<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

5/19 11 Chesney Leeston Drive, & Lake Rolleston Road, Leeston<br />

Matson Ray White & Allan Town Leeston & Lifestyle<br />

12 Fibonacci Way, Leeston<br />

Torlesse Property Estate, Brokers Creyke Road, Darfield<br />

Matson 1349 Tramway & Allan Darfield Road, Dunsandel<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

193 Taiaroa Overbury Place, Crescent, Southbridge Rolleston<br />

Matson Bayleys & Allan Canterbury<br />

Leeston<br />

62 Iris Taylor Avenue, West Melton<br />

44 Harcourts Hastings Four Street, Seasons Southbridge<br />

Realty<br />

Bayleys 1 Sheridan Canterbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

506 380 West Halswell Melton Road, Road, Halswell West Melton<br />

Matson Ray White & Allan Town Rolleston & Lifestyle<br />

28 Territory Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

5 Ryan Place, Tai Tapu<br />

31<br />

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Irvines<br />

White<br />

Track,<br />

Rolleston<br />

Halswell<br />

Property Brokers<br />

44C Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston<br />

26 albert James Place, Dunsandel<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

Ray White Rolleston<br />

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NEW LISTING - VACANT LAND<br />

1627 Tramway Road, Sheffield<br />

The Perfect Balance - 4 Bedroom Family home<br />

• Log fire (on wet-back) plus Solar water heating<br />

• 27 Acres of prime farmland / well fenced<br />

• Extensive Sheds and storage<br />

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Paul Robinson | 021 277 2690<br />

paul.robinson@remax.co.nz<br />

RE/MAX Eclipse<br />

4 Burford Way, Rolleston<br />

Fantastic Family Living + Great Location<br />

• 168m2 Horncastle Home (2015) on north facing 444m2 section<br />

• Three double bedrooms<br />

• Ensuite, WIR, bathroom, separate toilet<br />

• Reputable kitchen appliances, soft close cabinetry<br />

• Open plan living, generous front entrance<br />

• Security system and lights<br />

• Two heat pumps, double glazed<br />

• Double internal access garage with carpet & insulated door<br />

• Tidy well cared for garden<br />

• Off street parking for two vehicles<br />

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Enquiries over $795,000<br />

View: Sun 27 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong>,<br />

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Jo Barrett | 021 859 006<br />

jo.barrett@remax.co.nz<br />

RE/MAX Eclipse<br />

Lot 1 & 2, 15 Oak Tree Lane Rolleston<br />

Hidden Serenity in Central Rolleston - 2 sections<br />

Located in the sought after Shearalea subdivision,<br />

sections of this size and nature with well-established<br />

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commodity and are now available to the discerning<br />

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are both ideal to build your forever home amongst the<br />

peace and tranquillity that awaits you. The secluded and<br />

private location could not be better; convenient to parks,<br />

aquatic centre, schools, and the Community Centre in the<br />

immediate area, and only a short distance to fantastic<br />

amenities of both Faringdon and the Rolleston Township<br />

including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and health<br />

care along with easy access into the CBD. Viewing of<br />

these exclusive sections is by appointment only. Contact<br />

Jo Barrett on 021 859 006 to secure your booking.<br />

Price: By Negotiation<br />

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(lot 2)<br />

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Jo Barrett | 021 859 006<br />

jo.barrett@remax.co.nz<br />

RE/MAX Eclipse<br />

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Paul Robinson<br />

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Sue Robinson<br />

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Trevor Mason AREINZ<br />

027 847 7040<br />

Jo Barrett<br />

021 859 006<br />

Jan Hutcheon<br />

027 545 5454<br />

Dallas Beckett<br />

027 245 3131<br />

REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS<br />

7A & 7B Kendon Drive, Rolleston<br />

16 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

DEADLinE SALE<br />

A Home for All Seasons!<br />

**Deadline Sale; all offers to be presented 3pm, 29th <strong>March</strong><br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

Decorated in neutral hues and clad in time-tested brick and<br />

linea, this 146m 2 3 bed, 2 bath home will be a welcome retreat<br />

for both young families and downsizers. Built by Golden<br />

Homes, the hub of the floor plan is a classic kitchen accented<br />

with sleek stainless-steel appliances and a practical breakfast<br />

bar. The living & dining room area is great for entertaining<br />

friends and family, flowing out to a sun-drenched patio<br />

and spacious but easily maintained fully fenced back yard.<br />

Displaying a host of thoughtfully considered elements, the<br />

combination of zoning for Lemonwood Grove School and<br />

Rolleston College along with immediate possession means<br />

this property is bound to attract considerable interest. Contact<br />

Mike or Wade now for viewing times and for more information.<br />

EnquirE for PriCing<br />

Capitalise on Kendon!<br />

Presenting an impeccable investment or affordable first home buy, these immaculately presented two-bedroom<br />

duplexes demand your immediate attention. Light and bright throughout, they showcase clever use of their 95sqm<br />

(approx.) floorplans. The full bathroom, complete with bath and shower, connects directly with the master bedroom<br />

as well as offering access from the hallway, and each has a single garage with internal access. Fully fenced, they<br />

offer lovely, easily maintained outdoor settings with a private outlook. Both are currently tenanted to house-proud<br />

occupants, making them an attractive proposition to those seeking an easy-care investment, as well as those requiring<br />

extra time before they occupy themselves. You are encouraged to act quickly – contact Mike or Wade today for more<br />

information on to make one or both of these yours!<br />

55 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

SET DATE SALE<br />

ready And Waiting!<br />

**Set date; all offers to be presented 3pm, 31st <strong>March</strong> (unless<br />

sold prior)<br />

Thoughtfully crafted for modern family living and designed<br />

using a superb colour scheme that incorporates neutral hues,<br />

timber tones and sleek white finishes, this is a property that<br />

exudes instant welcome and superb functionality. On offer in<br />

the 143m 2 floorplan are three double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms<br />

and a lovely open plan kitchen/dining/living area. Add to this<br />

a double internal access garage, all sited on a easy to maintain<br />

fully fences 431m 2 section, and you have a lovely modern<br />

family home, located with walking distance of Lemonwood<br />

Grove Primary School. This attractive property will capture<br />

the attention of many, and your earliest viewing is advised.<br />

Enquiries over $729,000 are invited. Call Mike or Wade today<br />

to view.<br />

68 rolleston Drive, rolleston<br />

0800 645 346<br />

www.oneagencyres.co.nz<br />

Mike goatley<br />

027 249 5561<br />

Wade goatley<br />

027 749 6468<br />

Shane Jarvis<br />

022 130 0766<br />

Wayne Mcfarlane<br />

027 337 6093<br />

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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