Selwyn_Times: April 13, 2022

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SMALLER UNITS at Lincoln go 

on the market soon, pointing to 

the way housing in the district 

may look like in the future as new 

intensification rules come into 

effect. 

Site works are underway for a 

new medium density residential 

subdivision in Lincoln, featuring 

41 villas and townhouses. 

Building of Lincoln Grove, 

on Vernon Dr near New World 

supermarket, is planned to begin 

in September, with pre-sale of the 

freehold units starting this month 

or early next month. 

Developer Fujun Shen said the 

project was the first of its kind 

in the district. Unit prices would 

range from mid $600k to low 

$700k for two-bedroom units and 

from mid $700k to mid $800k for 

three-bedroom units. 

Shen said the district council’s 

planning team wanted to see 

Lincoln Grove become a future 

model for comprehensive 

developments in the district. He 

had partnered with two fellow 

Lincoln residents to bring it to 

fruition. 

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WE HAVE a snapshot today 

(page 32) on one of the big 

stepping stones in rugby. 

The Miles Toyota Championship 

starts in early May 

and no doubt the district 

will be getting behind the 

Selwyn Schools 1st XV that 

has been working hard at 

pre-season training. 

The schools’ championship 

is a key springboard 

in a player’s career. It is not 

the be all and end all; some 

players don’t hit their straps 

until they are older. But the 

championship generally 

turns out the stars of the 

future. 

Selwyn draws players 

from the district and Banks 

Peninsula. Loose forward 

Hugh Nichols goes to 

Akaroa Area School and has 

a 122km round trip from 

Duvauchelle to Lincoln 

High School twice a week 

for training. 

Hopefully, the dedication 

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One less councillor, new 

ward boundaries for district 

THE DISTRICT council will 

drop from 11 councillors to 10 

as representation review changes 

are introduced for the local body 

elections in October. 

The district’s current four 

wards remain; however, there 

are new ward boundaries and 

names. 

The Local Government Commission 

last week upheld the 

district council’s final proposal 

for the new representation arrangements, 

following an appeal 

from district councillor Mark 

Alexander. 

Alexander had outlined a 

range of concerns including 

the size and geography of the 

proposed Malvern Ward would 

provide challenges for effective 

representation of its communities, 

and a “small and highly 

urban” new Rolleston ward 

would contribute to a growing 

urban-rural divide. 

Alexander had argued another 

option which retained a larger 

Malvern Ward and small Selwyn 

Central Ward and combination 

of the Springs and Ellesmere 

wards would provide more 

effective representation for 

Mark 

Alexander 

communities of 

interest. 

However, 

Mayor Sam 

Broughton 

said the 

representation 

review outcome 

was “fair and 

balanced.” The 

rapid growth of 

the district meant it had been 

challenging. 

“We note the commission’s 

encouragement to go ahead with 

our plans for a further review 

before the 2025 elections,” 

Broughton said. 

“With the district continuing 

to change and grow that will 

give us another chance to 

explore some of those challenges 

and make sure people do feel 

represented by their council.” 

The changes comprise: 

• Selwyn Central Ward is 

replaced by a smaller Rolleston 

ward, with three councillors 

rather than the current four. 

All the other wards retain their 

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CHANGES: The district 

council headquarters in 

Rolleston. 

current number of councillors. 

• West Melton moves from the 

former Selwyn Central Ward 

to the Malvern Ward, while the 

area between Burnham and 

Rolleston moves from the former 

Selwyn Central Ward to the 

Ellesmere Ward. 

• The Malvern Community 

Board is retained with five 

members, elected from the 

existing subdivisions of Hawkins 

(2) and Tawera (1), and a new 

subdivision covering West 

Melton (2). 

NEWS 3 

In Brief 

THREE INJURED IN CRASH 

Dunsandel Volunteer Fire Brigade 

responded to a two-vehicle crash 

at the intersection of Telegraph 

Rd and Main South Rd about 

3.45pm on Monday last week. 

Chief Ken Lee said the Burnham 

brigade was called to assist 

with its cutting gear to extract 

one of the occupants. St John 

responded, assessed and treated 

three patients all in a moderate 

condition. Two were transported 

to Christchurch Hospital. 

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SERIOUS INJURY 

A ute and a truck crashed headon 

on the Waimakariri Gorge 

Rd on Wednesday last week 

about 9.15am. Sheffield Volunteer 

Fire Brigade chief Nevelle Croy 

said the drivers were the only 

occupants, and had been lucky to 

escape serious injury. 

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4 

NEWS 


ROLLESTON IS set to 

expand by more than 1000 

homes following a hearing 

commissioner recommending 

the district council accept two 

plan change applications from 

private developers. 

The two applications are Plan 

Change 78, from Urban Estates 

for rezoning 63ha rural land on 

Selwyn Rd and Lincoln Rolleston 

Rd, to enable 750 residential 

sections, and Plan Change 75, 

from Your Section Ltd for rezoning 

24ha rural land on Lincoln 

Rolleston Rd, to enable 280 

residential sections. 

Independent 

commissioner 

David Caldwell 

conducted 

hearings 

for both applications 

in 

November, 

and has now 

released his 

recommendations, which will be 

considered by the district council 

at its meeting this week. 

Caldwell said in his conclusion 

on both plan changes that they 

would enable people to provide 

for their economic and cultural 

well-being, by enabling additional 

residential development. 

Each were “in a location which 

has been specifically identified 

for potential urban growth, and 

in a manner where the effects 

of the development, as far as are 

relevant at this stage, are acceptable 

and appropriate,” he said. 

The two plan changes are 

among several in which building 

of homes may be delayed as they 

are affected by new building 

intensification rules, requiring 

councils to vary private plan 

changes that were notified prior 

to the new legislation coming 

into effect in December last year. 

District council planning 

manager Ben Rhodes said the 

district council had spoken with 

the Ministry of Housing and 

Urban Development and was 

investigating “possible options 

to prevent any potential delays.” 

Meanwhile, Caldwell’s 

recommendation on the two 

plan changes follows another 


Plan changes likely 

David Caldwell 

recommendation he made, on 

Plan Change 73, which was accepted 

by the district council last 

month. This saw the local body 

accept his recommendation and 

decline the application, from 

Carter Group, to rezone two 

blocks west of Dunns Crossing 

Rd, which would have enabled 

2100 sections. 

Caldwell had considered 

the blocks, outside Rolleston’s 

designated future growth area, 

raised concerns around urban 

form and connectivity, and there 

could be odour and noise effects 

from neighbouring wastewater 

and solid waste facilities. 

Carter Group has told the 

Selwyn Times it has not yet 

decided whether it will appeal 

the decision. The decision was 

notified April 6, and appeals 

close May 23. 

Couple unaware their land 

was in rezoning application 


DAVID AND Fiona Lees said 

they were not aware their 

Prebbleton lifestyle block 

was included in a developer’s 

rezoning application until 

neighbours told them. 

However, the developers claim 

they did approach the couple as 

they asked if they were interested 

in selling their land. 

The couple are among a majority 

of submitters opposing the application, 

named Plan Change 68, 

from developers Urban Holdings 

Ltd, Suburban Estates Ltd and 

Cairnbrae Developments Ltd. 

The three companies want 

the district council to rezone 

67.5ha on the south west edge of 

Prebbleton, to allow about 820 

residential sections. 

Late last month, submitters 

presented to an independent 

hearing Commissioner, Tony 

Hughes-Johnson, who will now 

take some weeks to make a 

recommendation to the district 

council as to whether or not it 

should adopt the plan change. 

In their written submission at 

the hearing before Hughes-Johnson, 

the Lees said the first they 

heard of their property at 374 

Trents Rd being included within 

the 67.5ha PC68 area was when 

neighbours told them about it. 

“We were not approached by 

the developers regarding plan 

change and whether we wished 

to be included or not,” they said. 

“We had previously been approached 

by someone willing to 

purchase, which does happen 

occasionally. We weren’t aware 

of plan change under way until 

comments from neighbours.” 

Urban Estates director Justin 

McDonald, who himself lives 

in Prebbleton near the plan 

change area, said he had personally 

talked to David prior to the 

companies making the plan 

change application to the district 

council. 

McDonald said he had asked 

David if he and Fiona wanted 

to sell their land, as he was 

interested in acquiring the land 

and submitting it as part of 

a plan change. They had also 

consulted with the Lees as part 

of the submission process once 

the application was put into the 

district council. 

PC68 is supported by an independent 

planner recommending 

it be accepted, but opposed by the 

Lees and the majority of fellow 

submitters. 

The submitters have cited 

concerns including loss of urban 

form and rural character, 

increased traffic, urban noise 

and lighting, stormwater and 

flooding concerns, wastewater 

concerns, impact on groundwater 

supplying wells, and pressure 

on infrastructure. 

“The capital gain 

made it a no brainer, 

we thought.” 

“The other villages we looked at had no capital 

gain, so they were out. We knew this was us. 

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Increase in medium 

density housing 

• From page 1 

“The development team has 

been working closely with 

the council planners to refine 

development ideas and craft 

plans,” Chen said. 

“It took two years to finalise 

the master plan and housing 

design, a quality design by 

providing a distinctive sense of 

place, compact and consolidated 

urban form, integration and 

response to adjacent sites, 

buildings that define streets and 

overlook public spaces.” 

However, district council 

planning manager Ben Rhodes 

said the district council did not 

endorse any particular development 

as a model for future 

development, and processed 

applications on the basis of legal 

requirements. 

The consent for Lincoln Grove 

was issued in March last year, 

before the recently-enforced 

enabling housing supply act was 

proposed (the Resource Management 

Amendment Act 2021). 

The intent of the act was to enable 

more medium/high density 

developments in designated 

areas, which included Rolleston 

and Lincoln. 

“The (Lincoln Grove) consent 

for medium density housing was 

granted under the Operative District 

Plan which already allowed 

for medium-density housing in 

this area,” Rhodes said. 

The district council was now 

preparing a variation of the Proposed 

District Plan as required to 

ensure the plan met the requirements 

of the new act. 

“We are working to having this 

variation out for public consultation 

in August.” 

Meanwhile, Lincoln Grove is to 

be built by Lincoln-based builder 

DP Homes. Sections range from 

100-380m2. 

Harcourts Lincoln branch 

manager Jason Wills said he 

expected Lincoln Grove would 

be popular with buyers. There 

would be high demand from 

investors wanting to cater to the 

student rental market, as well as 

FUTURE: 

A new 

medium 

density 

subdivision 

in Lincoln is 

underway on 

Vernon Dr. 

from workers in the town looking 

for smaller homes. 

“There’s not a lot of zoning for 

high density,” Wills said. 

DP Homes managing director 

Craig Douglas said the development 

had been years in the 

making and was “innovative” for 

Lincoln. 

Douglas said alongside DP 

Homes and the developer, 

Placemakers was partnering in 

the project. He expected this 

would mitigate potential supply 

chain issues with building 

materials. 

He was proud of the 

development’s plan to give back 

to the Lincoln community, with 

a proportion from each sale to go 

towards a yet to be determined 

organisation or project. 

“We are all local, and 

passionate about giving back to 

the community,” Douglas said. 


THE FIRST of three 

controversial plan changes which 

could see Prebbleton grow by 80 

per cent is likely to be approved. 

Hearing commissioner Paul 

Thomas has recommended 

the district council accept 

Plan Change 72, a rezoning 

application from the Trices Road 

Rezoning Group, made up of the 

existing landowners of 28.7ha 

on the southern boundary of 

Prebbleton. 

The group has proposed 

creating 295 residential sections 

on the land, currently home to 

nine dwellings with a mixture 

of rural residential and small 

farmlet activities. 

PC72 was the first of three plan 

changes for Prebbleton before the 

district council to reach the stage 

of a hearing, held in February. 

The other two are PC68, for 

820 sections, and PC79, for 400 

sections. The district council last 

month held the hearing for PC68, 

while it is yet to accept PC79 for 

public notification. 

If all were approved in their 

entirety after the submission 

and hearings process, there 

would be a total of 1510 new 

homes, increasing the size of the 


NEWS 5 

Prebbleton could 

grow by 80% 

township by about 80 per cent. 

PC68 was largely opposed 

by the majority of about 50 

submitters, who cited concerns 

with regard to land suitability, 

infrastructure servicing, 

traffic and transportation, 

urban design, school capacity, 

environmental nuisance and 

construction effects. 

Thomas addressed these 

concerns in his recommendation. 

With regard to urban 

form and capacity, he noted 

experts’ evidence that the new 

22ha Birchs Rd park under 

development had changed the 

context for the site. The experts 

had considered the park made 

the area a suitable location for 

Prebbleton to grow, to close the 

gap between the township and 

new urban boundary created by 

the park. 

He also noted the plan change’s 

outline development plan showed 

“north south and east west 

road connections with shared 

pedestrian and cycle paths, 

stormwater basins in the south 

east and local bush reserve in the 

north.” 

The district council will 

consider the commissioner’s 

recommendation at one of its 

upcoming meetings. 

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The pour of the roof for Lincoln University’s new flagship science facility was 

under way last week. Construction began February last year and is expected to be 

completed mid-2023. It is part of a $200 million campus development programme, 

with $80 million of Crown-funding for the facility itself. A university spokesperson 

said construction was progressing well, on schedule, with no supply issues at this 

stage. The facility will feature state-of-the-art teaching, research and collaboration 

spaces complemented by multi-use adjustable workstations and social zones, set 

within a regenerative and bio-diverse park-like environment. The start of the building 

project capped off a 10-year journey for the university, beginning with the Canterbury 

earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and concluding with formal Government approval for 

the facility’s construction. 

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NEWS 7 

Covid declining but 

more waves on the way 


COVID-19 community cases 

are slowly declining in Selwyn 

as the district comes out of the 

Omicron outbreak, but health 

experts are warning of ongoing 

waves. 

As of Thursday last week, 17 

people with Covid-19 had died 

in Canterbury, 10 in hospitals 

and seven in the community, 

since the beginning of February. 

There had been 815 hospitalisations 

for the same period. 

New daily case numbers in 

Selwyn reached 473 on March 

21. They fell to 228 by April 7. 

Canterbury District Health 

Board emergency co-ordination 

centre incident controller Helen 

Skinner said the tail of the Omicron 

outbreak would continue 

into winter. 

“The downward trend is likely 

to be a relatively slow one. Nationally, 

we can expect ongoing 

waves of Covid-19 with a base 

level of several thousand cases a 

day,” Skinner said. 

“It’s important for everyone 

to understand that getting past 

the peak doesn’t mean the end 

of new community cases. Just 

as we have experienced high demand 

for health services as case 

numbers increased, it will be a 

similar situation down the curve 


as we continue to manage the 

care of Covid-positive patients 

in the community and in our 

health facilities.” 

The best protection from severe 

symptoms and hospitalisation 

was getting vaccinated and 

boosted. 

“Whether you have had 

Covid-19 or not, the booster is 

vital for your future protection,” 

Skinner said. 

She said the Canterbury 

health system had appropriate 

protocols and procedures in 

place to manage respiratory 

infections, including cases of 

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Popular publican and ‘charismatic 

A popular publican who 

died after celebrating 

his birthday in the bar 

emblazoned with his 

larger-than-life caricature 

was farewelled at a 

crowded Tai Tapu Hotel 

last week. Chris Barclay 

reports 

MARK TEMPLETON fell asleep 

during the lift home from his 

beloved Temps Bar, in Hornby, 

after marking his 66th birthday 

among friends and family just 

over two weeks ago, and never 

regained consciousness. 

“He’s a well-loved man and 

unfortunately his health just let 

him down,” his brother Peter 

Templeton said. 

“We were there when he 

passed away, he fell asleep 

peacefully. It’s great 

we were there so Mark 

wasn’t lonely when he 

died.” 

Originally 

from Ladbrooks, 

Templeton, who battled 

emphysema, started 

out as an apprentice 

mechanic and grew his 

own business in Lincoln. 

“It was quite ironic really, the 

next morning (after Mark died) 

I was walking around the garage 

and there by the lawnmower 

was a can of Start Ya Bastard. 

Who knows, it might have 

been worth a shot,” 

Peter Templeton 

said. 

His older brother 

ran Mark Templeton 

Automotive before 

switching to the 

hospitality industry. 

He eventually owned 

Temps Bar, on 

Goulding Ave, for 

about 21 years. 

“He decided he liked beer just 

as much as he liked cars,” Peter 

Templeton said. 

“He loved his rugby, his old 

Chevy cars, shooting, fishing 

and jet boating.” 

An accomplished shooter, he 

twice represented New Zealand 

against Australia in down-theline 

clay target shooting in the 

1980s. 

His shooting medals were on 

display at his celebration of life 

gathering on Tuesday, after the 

formalities guests were asked to 

place a shotgun cartridge on the 

casket. 

Hundreds of mates, regulars 

and loved ones attended, the 

venue striking a chord with his 

brother. 

“We grew up in the Ladbrooks, 

Tai Tapu area. We spent a lot 

of time there as youngsters so 

it (the hotel) was quite fitting,” 

Peter Templeton said. 

Long-standing mates paid 

tribute to the father of Blair and 

Wade before the boys, relatives 

and friends wheeled the casket 

past two Mercedes-Benz cars, 

one of Templeton’s favourite 

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rough diamond’ farewelled 

“He was just a legend, a funny 

guy. He loved hospitality, loved 

life and lived life full-throttle,” 

Peter Templeton said. 

“Mark loved storytelling, he 

had a great sense of humour, one 

for every occasion. 

“He might have wore his engine 

out but his memory recall for 

jokes was incredible. He’ll be 

remembered fondly for all his 

jokes, not all of them in good 

taste.” 

He once christened a jet boat 

Cirrhosis of the River. 

Dunsandel farmer Derek 

Sheen, a mate of 40 years through 

clay target shooting, remembered 

Templeton as the quintessential 

good bugger. A charismatic 

rough diamond. 

He was also generous with his 

sponsorship of duck shooting 

competitions, even when 

financially strapped. 

“Temp had a remarkable 

attitude to life,” said Sheen, 

echoing a line from the legendary 

hard-living late football star, 

George Best. 

“Later in life was asked what 

happened to the millions of 

pounds he’d earned in his 

younger years to which George 

replied: ‘I’ve spent a lot of it on 

booze, women and fast cars. The 

rest of it I just wasted’. 

“That was Temp to a tee, but 

RESPECTS: Mourners gather 

for the celebration of Mark 

Templeton’s life. Right: 

Temps Bar in Hornby. 

you could add shotguns to that 

list and jet boats as well.” 

Amanda Templeton thanked 

Temps Bar staff for their 

dedication as her father-in-law 

neared the end of a life well lived. 

“The care they gave Mark in his 

last few hours, we couldn’t have 

asked for more, especially Kylie 

for giving him that last 12, he 

needed that.” 

NEWS 9 

Dates set for 

Hororata games, 

glow festival 

BAGPIPES, KILTS and whisky 

will return to the Hororata 

Domain in summer, at the 

Hororata Highland Games. 

Hororata Community Trust 

executive officer Cindy Driscoll 

said after having to postpone the 

annual games last year due to 

Covid restrictions, residents were 

excited to be welcoming everyone 

back. 

The games would stage November 

5, followed by the other 

large-scale event held by the trust, 

of the biennial Hororata Glow 

Festival, to be staged May 6, 2023. 

Driscoll said both the games 

and the festival were “fabulous 

events,” different to anything else 

in the South Island. 

“With so much disruption in 

the past couple of years, it is great 

to be looking forward with confidence 

again,” she said. 

“The Government extending its 

insurance scheme has given the 

trust the certainty to plan for the 

games in 2022. We are extremely 

grateful to our partners for their 

ongoing support, they have 

all stuck with our community 

through these times.” 

Both events saw the community 

swell from 1000 people to 10,000 

people. 

“The fact the events have a 

community at the heart of them 

is why they are successful.” 

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NEWS 


AWARD-WINNING: Selwyn Sports Centre has been named an outstanding project. 

Successful building process 

earns sports centre award 

ROLLESTON’S 8000 sq m 

Selwyn Sports Centre has won 

at the Recreation Aotearoa 

2020/2021 Recreation Awards. 

The indoor sports and recreation 

facility opened last year at 

Foster Park. At the awards 

ceremony last week, it claimed a 

merit award in the outstanding 

project category, recognising its 

innovative build, excellence of 

achievement, strong community 

use, efficiency and sustainability. 

Judges noted the success of an 

innovative procurement process 

which delivered the facility at a 

low comparative cost, on time 

and on budget. The process was 

run by the late John Reid, and 

was successful in spite of being 

affected by Covid-19 lockdowns 

during construction, and the 

ongoing Covid impacts on supply 

prices. 

The award also recognised sustainability 

features, such as solar 

panels, insulating cladding, use 

of natural light, and rainwater 

collection tank supplementing 

needs of the park. 

Group manager community 

services and facilities Denise 

Kidd said the district council 

had focused on delivering a 

space for the community and its 

wide variety of sports groups. 

“This was delivered through 

an eight-court facility, with 

the addition of exercise spaces, 

indoor walking track and a 

first-of-its-kind in New Zealand 

digital sports wall,” Kidd said. 

The centre had averaged more 

than 37,000 users per month in 

its first five months, even with 

lockdowns and Covid restrictions. 

“Local sporting clubs have 

been established and have made 

Selwyn Sports Centre their 

home site, while other clubs have 

seen increases in memberships 

thanks to this facility,” Kidd 

said. 

“The award is an honour for 

the centre and a great way to 

celebrate its success,” she said. 

Search on for 

young talent 


FIVE TO 13-year-olds across 

the district are being invited to 

showcase their singing, dancing 

and entertainment skills for a 

new talent contest. 

Selwyn Stars Talent Search 

will begin May 6, with a series of 

heats before a final in July. It is 

being held by the district council. 

Group manager community 

services and facilities Denise 

Kidd said the district council had 

been keen to hold something fun 

for young people to look forward 

to, after the last two years of disruption 

and event cancellations 

due to the pandemic. 

“With so much talent across 

the district, we thought a talent 

quest was a great way to offer 

kids the opportunity to showcase 

and share their talents with others,” 

Kidd said. 

“And we have such amazing 

facilities throughout the district 

that are equipped with staging 

and sound equipment that are 

perfect for an event such as this.” 

She said the district council 

hoped to attract about 30 children 

to each heat, from which 

the top three would progress to 

the final. 

Heats are 4.30-6.30pm, at 

Darfield Recreation and Community 

Centre on May 6, Tawera 

Memorial Hall on May 13, 

Southbridge Hall on May 20, 

Ladbrooks Community Hall on 

May 27, Rolleston Community 

Centre on June 8, Lincoln Event 

Centre on June 17, and West 

Melton Community and Recreation 

Centre on July 1. The final 

is July 9, 10am, at the Rolleston 

Community Centre. 

There will be more than $1000 

in prizes on offer, including a 

mini iPad, mini camera, and 

Bluetooth speaker. 

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NEWS 13 

Legal Matters 

A Bill aimed at ensuring 

fairer terms for New 

Zealand Employees 

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES: (Above and below) – Chainsaw tutor Bill 

Haley gives some tips to Caitlin Stewart from Ellesmere College. New 

funding has enabled the establishment of courses to help Ellesmere 

farmers, fellow residents and students. 

Further funding 

for sustainable 

agriculture initiative 


THE farmer-led 

organisation of Ellesmere 

Sustainable Agriculture 

has received $550,000 

additional funding for its 

flagship Project Tinaku 

initiative. 

Project Tinaku is a 

three-year project established 

in 2020 and initially 

funded $2.2 million 

through the Ministry for 

Primary Industries’ Jobs 

For Nature programme 

to create jobs, enhance 

biodiversity and mahinga 

kai values in the area and 

improve water quality. 

Project co-ordinator Jo 

Fearn said the project delivered 

significant value to 

the Ellesmere community 

and environment in its 

first year, but also identified 

on-farm environmental 

issues. 

“We successfully applied 

for additional funding to 

create opportunities for 

the Ellesmere community 

to gain skills and knowledge, 

to understand and 

deal with new regulations 

that may impact their 

farms,” Fearn said. 

The additional funding 

had enabled the establishment 

of the Tinaku 

Extension Project. This 

had already delivered 

Growsafe Handler courses 

for best practices to safely 

handle agrichemicals, 

first-aid courses in which 

36 residents earned their 

basic certificates, and 

recent courses around safe 

use and maintenance of 

chainsaws. 

“My personal highlight 

was a mental health and 

well-being event we hosted 

with Scott Robertson, 

which was attended by 

nearly 100 people,” Fearn 

said. 

The Crusaders coach and 

other speakers from Will 

To Live and FarmStrong 

discussed mental health 

issues and well-being in 

rural communities at a 

packed Lakeside Soldiers 

Memorial Hall in Leeston 

in January. 

Fearn said the Extension 

Project was already 

planning more events, 

including workshops on 

greenhouse gases, succession 

planning, pest control 

and agri-chemicals, as well 

as an information evening 

about a fish passage project 

between Jollies Brook and 

the Rakaia Lagoon. 

“There is a whole lot 

more in the pipeline, and 

we are really pleased our 

members and the rest of 

the community is getting 

behind these events,” she 

said. 

In its first year, Project 

Tinaku resulted in direct 

and indirect employment 

for 20 people and implemented 

24 restoration 

projects across Ellesmere, 

planting 25,000 native 

species along 6.3km of 

waterways. The project 

also contracts an ecologist 

to monitor water quality 

on four streams to provide 

valuable data and track 

changes in nutrient loads 

as well as in-stream plant 

and animal life. 

Aside from employment, 

Tinaku focuses on 

education through Kids 

Discovery Plantout 

days with local primary 

schools and by sponsoring 

Ellesmere College students 

to learn skills and 

knowledge for a career in 

the rural sector through 

the Gateway Programme. 

• To learn more 

about Project Tinaku 

or ESAI, see esai. 

co.nz or visit the ESAI 

Facebook page 

In May 2021, the Government 

announced the design of a new Fair 

Pay Agreement system which has 

the potential to create significant 

changes to the terms and conditions 

of employment within certain 

industries. Almost one year later, 

the Fair Pay Agreements Bill has 

been introduced to Parliament. 

This Bill still needs to embark on 

the usual Parliamentary journey, 

including consideration by the 

Select Committee which will invite 

public submissions, but we expect 

to see it in effect by the end of 2022. 

The Bill proposes a structure for 

bargaining between employers and 

unions, that would create sector 

level collective agreements setting 

minimum terms and conditions on 

entitlements on matters such as 

redundancy, wages, hours of work 

and overtime rates. 

The Fair Pay bargaining process is 

somewhat similar to the existing 

traditional collective bargaining 

processes; however, it will involve 

entire industries rather than 

negotiations directly between 

unions and employers. To initiate 

bargaining for a Fair Pay Agreement 

an application must first be 

made to the Ministry of Business 

Innovation and Employment (MBIE). 

The Bill sets out two grounds which 

a union must meet if they wish to 

commence a bargaining process for 

a Fair Pay Agreement, these are: 

1. The Union has at least 1000 

employees or 10% of the employees 

within the relevant industry or 

occupation as members; or 

2. The Union meets the ‘public 

interest’ test. This test will be based 

on industries where employees have 

historically received low pay for 

their work, have limited bargaining 

power, or have contractual 

uncertainties. 

This Bill proposes that the final 

agreement will bind all employers 

within the defined group regardless 

of whether they participated in the 

bargaining process. This means that 

all employees within the defined 

occupation or industry group will be 

entitled to receive the new minimum 

entitlements set out in the final Fair 

Pay Agreement. 

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14 

OUR PEOPLE – GAYLE LITCHFIELD 

Farmer who helps farmers 

Bankside dairy farmer 

Gayle Litchfield once 

swore she would never 

be a farmer. Today she 

is chairwoman of the 

North Canterbury Rural 

Support Trust and helps 

other farmers cope with 

some of their toughest 

times. She spoke to 

Susan Sandys 

Tell me about yourself and 

how you came to be involved 

in the North Canterbury Rural 

Support Trust? 

I joined the trust about five 

years ago because I was looking 

for something meaningful. I 

stumbled upon somebody else 

who was a part of it, I hadn’t 

heard of it before. I grew up on 

my parents’ dairy farm in South 

Auckland, and I’ve married a 

dairy farmer, so farming has 

been my life all the way through. 

I like to help people, I’m happy to 

be a volunteer. I spent three years 

doing some counselling training 

when we arrived in Canterbury. 

That gave me the confidence to 

want to join. 

The goal of the organisation 

is to support farmers going 

through hardship? 

Yes. If a farmer is feeling 

overwhelmed for whatever 

reason, whether it’s financially, 

animal welfare, personal 

relationships, environmental 

compliance, whatever is going 

on. For a lot of farmers, all of 

that is going on at the same time. 

We are just a bunch of farmers 

who have walked the walk 

before, and who are more than 

happy to support someone else 

who has just lost their way. We 

can offer counselling to people 

and pay for some sessions, or we 

can bring in a financial advisor 

and pay for that first session, or 

some veterinary assistance. We 

get calls from all farming sectors, 

all age groups, both men and 

women, and for a whole variance 

of reasons. There is never any 

two cases the same. 

Farming, by its nature, is 

isolating? 

It’s very easy if you are not 

feeling up to being amongst 

people, to just stay at home and 

no-one notices. Whereas if you 

are working in an office, if you 

are having a quiet day, someone 

will come up to you in the end 

and say “Hey, are you alright?” 

But as a farmer, you are not out 

there for someone to see that. 

Your bio on the Rural 

Support Trust website says you 

witnessed your father losing 

his herd to brucellosis. So you 

know hardship first hand? 

I remember that very well. 

It just destroyed him and it 

destroyed my parents’ marriage 

to be fair. He never came back 

from that. Well, he came back 

in a bit of a different way, so that 

was really hard for him. 

How many cows did he lose? 

He lost his whole herd, 180 

cows. That was a decent-sized 

herd in those days. It was about 

40 years ago. There was very little 

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very little understanding. The 

cows had to be culled, because 

they didn’t want it to spread into 

other herds. Ofcourse, there was 

a stigma that came with it, like 

there was with M. bovis to start 

with. It came towards the end of 

his farming career, and I guess 

he was already a bit tired and 

worn down. 

Have you had highs and lows 

in farming? 

The low would be the wet 

weather that we suffered in the 

Waikato, and boggy land. My 

husband Stu and I have lived 

through wet, wet, wet, with days 

and days of rain in the winter. 

It’s difficult to get out there 

and put your wet weather gear 

on again and again, your wet 

weather gear that never gets dry, 

because you haven’t had it off 

long enough. We have farmed 

through droughts, we have 

farmed through financial lows. 

I guess the high was moving to 

Canterbury and being able to 

BEFORE 

feed the cows better. It is very 

free-draining here. Our first year 

when we came here in the winter 

we could farm in our slippers 

just about. 

When did you move from the 

Waikato to Canterbury? 

About 20 years ago, it was 

to the farm we are on now at 

Bankside. We converted it from a 

deer farm The children were 13, 

10 and 8. It was a very exciting 

time for us. We now have about 

1200 cows. When we first started 

farming in the Waikato, it was 

just my husband and I, with 230 

cows. 

Has your farm been affected 

by M. bovis? 

No, but in my role in Rural 

Support Trust, I supported quite 

a few farmers through M bovis. 

Do you think Government’s 

goal to eradicate M. bovis was 

the right decision? 

I do, I may not have always, 

but I definitely do now. Initially 

it was a 10-year plan; in about 

five years we have definitely got 

aFtER 

NO REGRETS: 

After swearing 

she would 

never marry a 

farmer, Gayle 

Litchfield 

did just that. 

PHOTO: STAR 

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on top of it. There’s just a 

little bit of tidying up still to 

do, so they will definitely finish 

that within their 10-year time. 

We are well on the way to 

eradicating it. 

Did you ever think you 

would do anything else besides 

farming? 

I swore I was not going to 

marry a farmer, when I was 

about 15, and then I met Stu 

about three months later. 

Why did you not want to 

marry a farmer? 

Because of the long hours. I 

realised that not everyone lived 

that way, and maybe I didn’t 

want to spend the rest of my life 

that way either. I realised that 

town people actually didn’t go 

to work at the weekend, and I 

was thinking “Wow, I wonder 

what that would be like. I think 

I would like to try that.” Love 

prevailed in the end. Now as a 

mature person, I have absolutely 

no regrets that I have spent my 

life farming. 

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through the tough times 

What did you think you might 

have done instead if you didn’t 

go farming? 

In those days you were either 

a teacher, a nurse or a secretary. 

So I became a secretary. After 

leaving Pukekohe High at the 

end of the fifth form, I went to 

secretarial college for one year. 

I loved being a legal secretary, it 

was very interesting. I did that 

for six years before I started 

my family. Stu had moved to 

the Waikato to farm, and then 

I followed him when we got 

married. 

How did you meet your 

husband? 

At the local yacht club, at 

Clarks Beach on the Manukau 

Harbour. My family were a 

sailing family. 

What do you like about 

farming? 

I love the early mornings and 

watching the sun come up. To me 

the mornings are the best part 

of the day, looking at the dew on 

the grass and the sun coming up 

and the nice fat cows waddling 

up to the cow shed with their 

udders full of milk. You are out 

there riding a motorbike and just 

enjoying being there. I‘ve worked 

beside my husband, we work 

together, good companionship, 

you get to eat together, you get to 

have time off together. Bringing 

up the children on the farm is 

fantastic, because they get to have 

the opportunity to feel useful and 

important as they are growing 

up, and that is a huge benefit to 

the child growing up. 

Your three children have 

followed in your footsteps? 

We have two boys and they 

contract milk for us. They are 

running their own business 

but they are on our farm. Our 

daughter is a nurse but her heart 

is in dairy farming. 

Has farming become tougher 

in recent years? 

The pressure has definitely 

become harder for farmers. 

Weather can be one of the 

factors, whether it is dry or too 

wet, snow, or wind blows over 

trees. Compliance is another 

factor, especially because not all 

FARM LIFE: Gayle Litchfield grew up on her parents dairy farm in South Auckland. 

Stu Litchfield encouraged wife Gayle into a life of farming. 

of it is logical. As a human being, 

if you can see the logical reason 

for being made to do something 

then you are happy to do it, but 

some of it is illogical. For some 

people it is financial, for other 

people it is isolation. It can also 

be isolation for the wife, if she 

finds it isolating and she’s not 

happy, that becomes stressful for 

the husband. 

Do sometimes people phone 

Rural Support Trust on behalf 

of their partner or fellow farmer 

or a staff member? 

Yes they do, but generally we 

need the person themselves to 

call us, or before we can call 

them we need their permission 

first. We can’t just be that agony 

aunt, because someone else 

thinks they are having a bad day. 

Generally, if someone else rings 

we ask them to go back to the 

person concerned and ask for 

their permission and then we 

will ring them. They may not be 

ready to be helped yet. Although, 

when people do phone on behalf 

of someone else, if we can’t help 

we will point them in the right 

direction where they can get 

the right help. The suicide rate 

amongst farmers is quite high. 

A problem shared is usually a 

problem halved. 

What should someone say to 

someone they think needs the 

help of the trust? 

They could perhaps say to 

this person “Have you heard of 

Rural Support Trust?” We are 

farmers who help farmers, and 

we offer support and guidance, 

and we offer professional services 

as well. 

How many volunteers 

does the North Canterbury 

branch have, and what sort of 

experience do they have? 

We have about 25 volunteers. 

We have a retired vet, a retired 

lawyer, a retired Environment 

Canterbury employee, mature 

sheep and beef farmers, mature 

dairy farmers. We all come 

with different skills. We 

assign the correct person to 

that client as per whatever their 

needs are. 

As one of the volunteers 

yourself, how many farmers 

have you helped? 

I’ve probably worked with five, 

men and women. We turn up 

like a friend, we just sit beside 

the person. We are not pushy, we 

don’t advise. We listen to what 

they want to tell us, and feed 

back to them what they have 

been saying, so that they can hear 

it. This is so that A, they know 

they have been heard, and B, it 

becomes more clearer to them 

what is going on and what they 

need to focus on. Sometimes it is 

only two phone calls, other times 

it’s two or three visits. 

Do you get training? 

There’s a little bit of training. 

Most of it is just common sense 

and general knowledge. And, 

like I said, if we don’t know the 

answer, we help them find the 

answer. We don’t necessarily 

know everything, we just are 

there to support them and to 

make them feel less alone.


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Protection in place for rocky outcrop 

A ROCKY outcrop in 

Windwhistle is under protection 

thanks to the collaborative 

efforts of its three landowners. 

The project was initiated primarily 

by The Point Station, then 

taken on board by neighbouring 

Round Top and Long Spur stations. 

Environment Canterbury 

and the district council have 

helped with fencing, contributing 

$20,700 and $12,540 respectively, 

while QEII National Trust 

has given it legal protection 

under a covenant. 

Streams and waterfalls flow 

through the 8.36ha site, near the 

headwaters of the Hororata and 

Waikirikiri rivers. 

It is home to black beech forest, 

rare plants, including the 

critically endangered broom 

Carmichaelia torulosa, and the 

eastern new zealand falcon. 

Upgrading and replacement of 

existing fences, and installation 

of 1.3km new fencing is keeping 

livestock out, enabling forest 

regeneration, and improving the 

quality of local waterways. 

Plant and animal pest control 

is also ongoing. 

QEII National Trust North 

Canterbury regional representative 

Miles Giller described the 

bluff as “striking.” 

“The cold, southern aspect and 

climatic exposure have resulted 

in several species that are normally 

found higher in 

PROTECTED: QEII National Trust North Canterbury regional representative Miles Giller (front) is followed by the trust’s 

land protection adviser Anna-Kate Goodall and Environment Canterbury land management and biodiversity adviser Billy 

Bartrum as they view precious habitat on a rocky outcrop. 

the mountains, being present 

lower down at the bluff,” Giller 

said. 

“The fencing was co-ordinated 

between the three properties, 

with the support of QEII, Environment 

Canterbury and Selwyn 

District Council, enabling each 

of the landowners to adopt an 

optimal configuration.” 

He said the overall result was 

a win for biodiversity and could 

help with research opportunities, 

due to the locally rare geological 

and ecological features of the 

rocky outcrop. 

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property. 

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OPINION 


Flood protection: Government 

ince Environment Canterbury 

must share the financial load 

climate-change emergency 

by sea-level rise this century and threatened and facing increased have paid off for residents and 

our productive and protected land pressures due to river system the taxpayer. 

Environment 

jeopardised by the arrival and change. 

Investing in a $10-20 million 

spread of new, exotic weeds and Wetlands are also ecosystems flood protection scheme may 

Canterbury Chair 

pests from warmer climates. at-risk nationally and regionally, have protected the town. Instead, 

the recovery bill has now 

Jenny Hughey 

All these eventualities have degraded by draining, damming 

to be planned and prepared for, and diversion affecting their topped $100 million – along with 

the untold cost of disruption and 

and enhance that work. 

fleet hybrid or long-range electric 

and Environment Canterbury ability to sequester carbon, 

AS FALLING leaves and 

what is the most common natural 

hazard in New Zealand. 

heartache. 

That work included setting by 2022. Carbon emissions from 

will remain in the vanguard of cleanse freshwater and mitigate 

autumnal hues signal the start 

Flood protection extends beyond 

the many millions of dol- 

up a climate-change integration air travel across the organisation 

these climate change efforts. flooding, as well as impacting on 

of the cooler seasons, I can’t For many years there’s been a One example is the $40 million biodiversity and mahinga kai. 

programme in the Long-term Plan are offset via our own biodiversity 

help but wonder what extreme pressing need to revisit funding Waimakariri River flood 

With biosecurity, we are lars of tangible assets. It’s about 

2018-28, ensuring climate change programmes. 

weather events we might see this models – and time has run out. protection project, completed putting greater emphasis on the the social, cultural, environmental 

and economic benefits – 

was actively considered across According to a Madworld report 

year. 

The May 2021 flooding alone late last year. The network of risks of new pests establishing 

workstreams, increasing visibility in 2019, our gross emissions were 

The widespread and devastating 

flooding of May 2021 is still damage to flood infrastructure. protect half a million people and temperatures, changing soils and community resilience. 

caused about $20 million of 

floodgates and stopbanks will in Canterbury. Warming which together form the heart of 

of the science and what we know 2253 tonnes of carbon dioxide 

about the impact of climate (CO2) equivalent, compared with 

etched in the minds of many Our regional council (Environment 

answer $8 billion to providing of community the level and of flood new protection land uses schemes mean was new weeds It is also sometimes quite literally, 

about human lives. How do 

Canterbury 

change on Canterbury, 

residents. But 

and 

the 

liaising removals 

Canterbury) 

of 7883 

must 

tonnes 

find 

of 

$12 

CO2- 

protection business that assets is needed. from a possible falling especially, drastically will short be of able what’s to gain a 

reality 

on the 

is, 

issue 

it will 

with 

happen 

iwi and 

again. 

regional 

million 

equivalent 

of this 

through 

for recovery 

our efficiency 

work. Recently, “super flood”. Environment 

required. better foothold across the region. 

you put a price on that? 

partners, With an other average local of authorities one major What efforts happens and from when forestry the next planting 

Councils across New Zealand 

Canterbury The last has major led the flood release was in An additional More broadly, $150 million we have to 

flood and central every eight government. months in one across hits? 2700 hectares. 

are asking the government to 

of a December major report 1957, calling when for parts a a year curb is needed. reliance Without on fossil it, fuels and 

New As Zealand, an organisation, it’s only a we matter have Most The of changing the cost climate of flood will pose 

carefully consider the facts in the 

co-investment of Coutts Island approach in Belfast to flood and this translates find environmentally to $1.5 billion suitable 

of also time. made In fact, significant since December progress in works many is risks footed to by life ratepayers and livelihood – a 

report and the consequences of 

protection. Kainga This were is swamped essentially by river of under-investment alternatives, such in as critical electricity 

2019, there have been 10 major three-decade-old approach that’s 

ignoring 

and 

addressing our own greenhousegas 

emissions, nationwide. with our 

increasingly we have seen viewed how occasional, unsus- 

in Canterbury. In recent years 

it. 

asking flow for peaking central at government 3990 cubic to work a hydrogen, decade from to power now. our public 

floods 

It is fundamentally a question 

contribute metres to per nationwide second (cumecs). flood The transport. report states that councils 

Christchurch Climate change building modelling receiving a tainable but extreme, and no weather longer fit events for have 

of ensuring the country’s resilience 

against increasingly com- 

protection The protection work. scheme has been cannot continue When my to predecessor carry the Steve 

paints “market-leading” a sombre picture energy of efficiency the purpose. had huge effects on residents and It’s designed been issued to defend by the Christchurch 

collaboration 

from of regional a flood of and as much unitary as 6500 and it this unreasonable council late last to expect year, he 

costs of Lowndes flood resilience retired as alone, chair of 

predicted rating of 5.0 frequency out of 6 and in the intensity 

to February of these events, on the National which pose a flood Island. protection is limited to 

year Central infrastructure government around help the for South 

mon extreme flooding events. 

It’s an issue that cannot be 

councils cumecs. responsible for flood them to highlighted do so. some of the big 

very real danger to lives and livelihoods. 

Rating System We and New other Zealand. councils supporting remediation work 

one-off cash injections, often 

neglected any longer. 

Australian Built Environment The driest parts of our region, protection Environment across New Canterbury’s Zealand. It’s time changes for the on the government way. He was to 

throughout the country are now after along the the flood Marlborough has done its 

coast and It follows up an earlier share the load. 

The building’s It’s features a year include across since much of the Canterbury 

report leadership in 2019, of which biodiversity revealed 

and optimistic we would be able to 

biosecurity programmes is also Canterbury 

The deal July with 2021 the flood “pressing Westport 

is a great example of how a 

issues” of 

faced 184 solar with panels some hefty which questions can damage. It’s always gratefully 

about how to better prepare for received, Plains, but are expected isn’t a sustainable 

to get even that the combined $200 million 

generate of annual council investment in ‘top of the cliff ’ approach would 

declared 

more than 55,000 

a climate-change emergency 

drier. North-westerly storms are 

underpinned by climate-change climate change and sustainability. 

kilowatt hours of electricity per predicted to become more intense, 

concerns. 

I share his confidence. As a 

Canterbury’s distinct braided community, and as a council, 

year. JENNY HUGHEY explains what with torrential alpine rainstorms rivers and unique wetlands face by sea-level we are taking rise this some century bold and steps to threatened and facing increased 

There the has council been has a 26% been reduction doing. turning our braided rivers into 

our productive and protected land pressures due to river system 

Environment 

many challenges. The rivers form ensure we are in a better place to 

per staff The member formal in declaration emissions of a roaring rapids, fuelling landslides a vital ecological link and provide jeopardised cope with by the arrival changing and climate change. 

since 30 state June of climate 2010. We emergency now have across and causing widespread spread of new, exotic weeds and Wetlands are also ecosystems 

Canterbury erosion. 

abundant food Chair supply and and the tests it will set us. But 

Canterbury was one of the most 

pests from warmer climates. at-risk nationally and regionally, 

access to electric and hybrid 

Canterbury’s coastal 

nesting grounds for 26 species of 

serious, and colourful, moments 

All 

there 

these 

will 

eventualities 

always be 

have 

a need to do 

degraded by draining, damming 

vehicles and hope to have half our communities will be threatened 

Jenny Hughey 

native birds – most classified as 

in the regional council’s more than 

to be more. planned and prepared for, and diversion affecting their 

30-year history. 

and enhance that work. 

fleet hybrid or long-range electric 

and Environment Canterbury ability to sequester carbon, 

A year ago this Saturday, 

That work included setting by 2022. Carbon emissions from 

will remain in the vanguard of cleanse freshwater and mitigate 

at 11.49am, Environment 

up a climate-change integration air travel across the organisation 

these climate change efforts. flooding, as well as impacting on 

Canterbury became New Zealand’s 

One example is the $40 million biodiversity and mahinga kai. 

programme in the Long-term Plan are offset via our own biodiversity 

first council to proclaim such an 

Waimakariri River flood 

With biosecurity, we are 

2018-28, ensuring climate change programmes. 

emergency, formally dedicating 

protection project, completed putting greater emphasis on the 

was actively considered across According to a Madworld report 

itself to consideration of climate 

late last year. The network of risks of new pests establishing 

workstreams, increasing visibility in 2019, our gross emissions were 

change at the heart of all it does. 

floodgates and stopbanks will in Canterbury. Warming 

of the science and what we know 2253 tonnes of carbon dioxide 

The declaration highlighted 

protect half a million people and temperatures, changing soils and 

about the impact of climate (CO2) equivalent, compared with 

that all the work Environment 

$8 billion of community and new land uses mean new weeds 

change on NEW Canterbury, and IDENTITY, liaising removals of 7883 SAME tonnes of CO2- EXPERT LEGAL TEAM. 

Canterbury does – from 

business assets from a possible especially, will be able to gain a 

on the issue with iwi and regional equivalent through our efficiency 

freshwater management to 

“super flood”. 

better foothold across the region. 

partners, other local authorities efforts and from forestry planting 

biodiversity and biosecurity, We’ve come a long way since 1983. Our The last firm major is flood innovative, was imaginative, 

More broadly, we have to 

and central government. 

across 2700 hectares. 

transport and urban development 

December 1957, when parts curb reliance on fossil fuels and 

to air quality, and also regional 

As an experienced organisation, we have and steadfast. The changing climate It was will pose time of for Coutts our Island image in Belfast and to reflect find environmentally these values. suitable 

leadership – has a climate change 

also made significant progress in many risks to life and livelihood Kainga were swamped by river alternatives, such as electricity and 

focus. 

addressing our own greenhousegas 

emissions, with our 

we have seen how occasional, metres per second (cumecs). transport. 

in Canterbury. In recent years flow peaking at 3990 cubic hydrogen, to power our public 

Currently, under the Resource 

Management Act, regional Christchurch building receiving a but extreme, weather events have The protection scheme has been When my predecessor Steve 

councils are required only to adapt “market-leading” energy efficiency had huge effects on residents and designed to defend Christchurch Lowndes retired as chair of 

to climate change, not mitigate rating of 5.0 out of 6 in the year infrastructure around the South 

Over 100 years of 

from a flood of as much as 6500 this council late last year, he 

it – that responsibility is the to February on the National Island. 

cumecs. combined highlighted experience some of the big 

Government’s, but could change. Australian Built Environment The driest parts of our region, Environment Canterbury’s changes on the way. He was 

Even in ‘adapt mode’ many Rating System New Zealand. along the Marlborough coast and leadership of biodiversity and optimistic we would be able to 

of Environment Canterbury’s The building’s features include across much of the Canterbury biosecurity programmes 

• 

is 

Rural 

also deal with the “pressing issues” of 

existing policies and plans already 184 solar panels which can Plains, are expected to get even underpinned by climate-change • Corporate climate and change Commercial and sustainability. 

contribute to reduced emissions. generate more than 55,000 drier. North-westerly storms are concerns. • Estates, Wills I share and his Trusts confidence. As a 

In declaring the climate 

kilowatt hours of electricity per predicted to become more intense, Canterbury’s distinct 

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on climate-change and do so per staff member in emissions roaring rapids, fuelling landslides a vital ecological link and • provide Subdivisions cope with the changing climate 

without adding new programmes since 30 June 2010. We now have and causing widespread erosion. an abundant food supply • and Notarisation and the tests it will set us. But 

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My husband and I moved 

to Rolleston 10 months ago, 

coming here from Gisborne, for 

family reasons mainly. 

We moved into a new 

subdivision, Faringdon, and 

discovered Foster Park. It has 

been a lifesaver. 

We go there almost every 

day, and walk our dogs and 

enjoy the serenity of the 

gardens. When we discovered 

the abandoned house and 

wonderful garden in the middle 

of the park, it was a dream 

come true. Huge trees, lovely 

flowering bushes, gardens and 

hidden gems that we just loved. 

We found the bird life that 

we were missing in the new 

subdivision, and just loved 

being able to ramble under and 

around the trees and overgrown 

garden. 

It was with shock that we 

discovered vandalism of 

the home, and contacted 

the council on several 

occasions regarding this. 

We often commented on what 

a beautiful environment it would 

be for a community house, or 

facility that could be used by all. 

We imagined picnics on the big 

front lawn, community fairs, 

and other activities. We were not 

aware the house had been sold 

to the council with this purpose 

in mind. 

It was by accident that we 

met Mrs Foster there one 

day, after the glass doors had 

been smashed by thoughtless 

individuals. We had noticed 

groups of young people 

congregating in the bush 

and gardens over the months 

leading up to the vandalism. 

When I heard from Mrs 

Foster that the family had 

always intended and hoped 

that the place would be used 

constructively by the council, 


I agreed that it would be a 

beautiful tribute to the family, 

and to old Rolleston if it could 

be used in such a way. 

I hope that the council 

reconsiders demolishing the 

building. After all, look at the 

expense of the work being done 

over the past six months to the 

sports fields in the vicinity of 

the old homestead. 

There is so much money 

being spent on new upgrades 

and facilities, perhaps it is time 

to value and treasure an old 

part of Rolleston. 

Once its gone, it is gone for 

ever. 

Jan Radomske, Rolleston 

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Anzac Day services 

Anzac Day commemoration services will be held at the following locations on Monday 25 Aprill to 

remember the sacrifices of our servicemen and women. Services are organised by local Returned 

and Services Associations. 

Darfield 

Dunsandel 

Glentunnel 

Hororata 

Leeston 

Lincoln 

Rolleston 

Springston 

Tai Tapu 

West Melton 

8.45am District War Memorial, Trinity Church 

Wreath-laying ceremony followed by service 

8.30am District War Memorial corner Leeston-Dunsandel Road & Railway Road 

Wreath-laying ceremony 

9.30am Meet outside Glentunnel School followed by service at the Glentunnel 

Community Centre carpark 

11am Hororata Hall 

Service followed by wreath-laying ceremony at District War Memorial 

9am Parade at Ellesmere RSA cemetery Feredays Road 

10.30am Parade from Gallipoli Street 

11am Service at Ellesmere County Cenotaph 

2pm outdoor service at War Memorial at rear of Lincoln Event Centre followed by 

wreath-laying 

11.00am 

Service and wreath laying at Clocktower reserve, corner of Tennyson Street 

& Rolleston Drive 

10.30am 

Wreath-laying service only at War Memorial 

8.45am Meet at School. Raise flag, march to Cenotaph 

9am Service and wreath-laying then march back to school. 

No refreshments will be available. 

10.00am West Melton War Memorial in School grounds. 

Service followed by wreath-laying ceremony 

Selwyn Sports Centre wins outstanding award 

The Selwyn Sports Centre won a merit award in the Outstanding Project Category at the Recreation 

Aotearoa 2020/2021 Recreation Awards last week. The awards recognised its innovative build, 

excellence of achievement, strong community use, efficiency and sustainability. 

The award noted the success of the innovative procurement process run by the late John Reid, which 

delivered the facility at a comparatively low cost, and on time and on budget despite a period of being in 

level 4 lockdown during construction and the ongoing impacts of the pandemic on price of supplies. 

A focus of the centre has been on delivering a space for the community, covering a wide variety of sports 

and groups, Council Group Manager Community Services and Facilities Denise Kidd says. 

This was delivered through an eight-court facility, with exercise spaces, indoor walking track and a first of 

its kind in New Zealand digital sports wall. 

The centre averaged well over 37,000 users per month in the first five months, even with COVID-19 

lockdowns and protocols in place. Local sporting clubs have been established based there and all the 

codes that use the centre have reported growth 

in participants since it opened. The award is a 

great way to celebrate the centre’s success, Mrs 

Kidd says. 

“The Selwyn Sports Centre saw a huge amount 

of work from people determined to deliver a topnotch 

facility for Selwyn. We’ve been delighted 

to see the smiles from so many people and the 

warm, friendly environment created by the staff 

there. This award is another recognition of that 

hard-work, led by the vision of John Reid, and 

the success that it has delivered.” 

New representation structure 

confirmed for Council elections 

The Council will be made up of 10 councillors elected from four 

wards at this year’s local elections. 

The Local Government Commission last week upheld in full the 

Council's final proposal for representation arrangements for the 

October elections. 

The key changes include: 

• The Selwyn Central ward is replaced by a smaller Rolleston ward, 

with three councillors rather than the current four. 

• West Melton becomes part of the Malvern Ward 

• The area between Burnham and Rolleston becomes part of the 

Ellesmere Ward 

• The Malvern Community Board wil have five members, elected 

from the existing subdivisions of Hawkins (2) and Tawera (1), 

and a new subdivision covering West Melton (2). 

The review through 2020-2021 included three rounds of public 

consultation and the final proposal was notified in November 2021. 

Mayor Sam Broughton says the Council was pleased to see the 

support for the proposal after a thorough review. 

The rapid growth of the district, with existing communities changing 

and new communities forming meant this was a challenging review 

to get the right balance acrossacross the district. 

“We’re confident we have a fair and balanced outcome, but we note 

the Commission’s encouragement to go ahead with our plans for a 

further review before the 2025 elections. With the district continuing 

to change and grow that will give us another chance to explore some 

of those challenges and make sure people do feel represented by 

their Council.” 

More information on the Council’s representation review is 

available at selwyn.govt.nz/elections. For information on enrolment, 

visit https://vote.nz. 

Easter and Anzac closures 

The Council’s Rolleston Offices and all Selwyn Libraries will be 

closed on Friday 15, Monday 18 and Monday 25 April. 

Lincoln Library and Te Ara Ātea will be open Saturday 16 and 

Sunday 17 April, Darfield and Leeston Libraries will be open 

Saturday 16 April. 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre will be closed Friday 15, Monday 18 April 

and Monday 25 April. It will be open 8am-6pm Saturday 16 April 

and 9am-5pm Sunday 17 April. 

Selwyn Sports Centre will be open 8am=-8pm Friday 15-Monday 

18 April and 1-8pm Monday 25 April. 

Lincoln Event Centre, Rolleston Community Centre and West 

Melton Community and Recreation Centre will be closed Friday 15, 

Monday 18 and Monday 25 April and open for existing bookings 

on Saturday 16, Sunday 17 April. 

Rubbish collections 

There will be some changes to refuse collections 

Collections scheduled for Friday 15 will move to Saturday 16 April 

and collections scheduled for Monday 25 April will move to Saturday 

23 April. All other collections will be carried out as normal. 

Pines Resource Recovery Park will be closed on Friday 19 April. 

All other days it is open normal hours. 

For all other changes or facility opening hours see selwyn.govt.nz. 

The Council’s customer contact line will be operating 24 hours a day 

over this period for urgent issues, phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996). 

Council Call 

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 

TE ARA ĀTEA 

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

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Alcohol Notices 

Aastha 21 NZ Limited (West Melton Tavern Limited) 

has applied for an on licence and an off licence. 

Canterbury Brands Limited (The Turkish Grill, 

Rolleston) and Prime Group Rolleston Limited 

Meetings 

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

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

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

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

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

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS 

Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 13 April 1pm via Zoom to adopt draft 

annual plan for public consultation. 

Malvern Community Board* 

Tuesday 26 April 4pm Darfield Library 

Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 27 April 1pm Council Rolleston Offices 

* Livestreamed on the Council website and 

YouTube channel 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETINGS 

Dunsandel Community Committee 

Tuesday 19 April 7.30pm Dunsandel Community 

Centre 

ON THE 

ROADS 

Rolleston Drive upgrade 

nearly complete 

(Joe’s Garage, Rolleston) have each applied for 

the renewal of an on licence. Objections to these 

applications are open until 3 May. 

Glentunnel Community Committee 

Monday 2 May 7.30pm Glentunnel Community 

Centre 

Kirwee Community Committee 

Monday 18 April 7.30pm Kirwee Hall 

Springston Community Committee 

Wednesday 20 April 7.30pm Errol Tweedy Pavilion, 

Springston Reserve 

Sheffield-Waddington Community Committee 

Thursday 21 April 7.30pm Sheffield Hall 

A special part of the meeting will be open to the 

public to discuss the installation of security cameras 

in Sheffield and surrounding districts. 

On the Roads 

Tennyson Street Rolleston Drive Intersection Upgrade 

Rolleston Drive is two-way. Tennyson Street will reopen to two-way traffic on Friday 

(15 April). A give-way roundabout control will be in place for the intersection. 

From Monday April 18 the intersection will be closed from 9pm-6am for four days – 

weather permitting – to complete work that requires a full intersection closure. Detours will be in place. 

Darfield Kirwee Wastewater Pipeline project 

Burnham Road is one-way southbound between State Highway 1 and Burnham School Road until 

26 April. A detour will be in place. 

Aylesbury Road between SH1 and Two Chain Road is one-way northbound from SH1 until late April. 

Aylesbury Road between Wards Road and Miles Road remains closed as pipeline project works 

continue. For updates on road closures and on the project visit selwyn.govt.nz/darfieldkirweewastewater. 

Weedons Ross Road seal widening 

Weedons Ross Road is one-way open to traffic travelling south (towards Rolleston), for the duration of 

the project. The work area is currently from Johnsons Road to Finlays Road. A detour is in place. 

Other repairs and upgrades 

Repairs are taking place on Waimakariri Gorge Bridge and on Hororata Road between Bridge Street 

and Plantation Road. A culvert is being built on Telegraph Road between Ansons Road and Wards Road 

and pavement repairs are taking place on Old West Coast Road from Cooks Road to 

Ansons Road and on Telegraph Road between Essendon Road and Bealey Road and 

between Courtenay Road and Grange Road. 

Traffic management is in place for these works. Please take care around work sites and 

follow site signage. Follow the QR code with this story for a map of these works, or view 

our road closures map at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures. 

Tennyson Street and Rolleston Drive are reopening 

to two way traffic as the main works of the 

Rolleston Drive upgrade near completion. 

Isaac Construction Limited continue to make 

good progress and the main works are due to be 

completed in the next couple of weeks. 

In recent weeks, progress has been made in 

completing the road surfacing on Rolleston Drive 

and Tennyson Street, traffic signals have been 

installed ready for commissioning later in April and 

new pedestrian crossings have been installed at 

the Masefield Drive/Rolleston Drive and Othello 

Drive Rolleston Drive intersections. 

With the work progressing, Rolleston Drive returned to two-way traffic on Monday, with Tennyson Street 

reopening to two-way traffic on Friday (15 April). A give-way roundabout control will be in place for the 

intersection until the traffic lights have been commissioned. 

From Monday April 18 the intersection will be closed from 9pm-6am for four days – weather permitting 

– to complete work that requires a full intersection closure. Detours will be in place. Access to the 

Tennyson Street and Rolleston Drive shops and shopping centre car parking will be restricted at times 

during this work. 

When completed, the upgrade will include new lights at the Rolleston Drive, Tennyson Street intersection, 

road upgrades with a slow speed zone around the entrances to the Rolleston town centre, pedestrian 

islands, new plantings and upgraded road layout with improved pedestrian access and cycleways. 

Event Guide 

RED SETTING PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE. VACCINE PASSES REQUIRED FOR 

THOSE OVER 12 YEARS AND THREE MONTHS OLD FOR ALL FACILITIES AND FOR 

BOOKED OR TICKETED EVENTS. CAPACITY LIMITS ARE IN PLACE. 

Thursday 14 April 

Easter Mini Gym Party 

West Melton Community and Recreation Centre, 

10–11.30am 

A fun preschool celebration with activities, treats and 

more! $4.50 per child, drop in. 

Thursday 14 April 

Writers’ Group 

Lincoln Library, 6.30–7.30pm 

A group for writers, and those interested in the craft of 

writing. Meets on the second Thursday of the month. 

A guest author will be invited each term to run a special 

workshop. Suitable for teens and adults. Free. Bookings 

required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. 

Friday 15 April 

Children's Book and Board Games Club 

Leeston Library, 3.30–4.30pm 

Head along to Leeston Library every Friday afternoon to 

share your latest reading adventures, play board games 

games and enjoy some fun crafts. Bookings essential 

at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events – one booking per family 

bubble please. 

Tuesday 19 April 

Selwyn Libraries Holiday Fun 

Sheffield Community Hall, 10am–1pm 

We are bringing the library to you! Have a go at 

designing and making your own button badge, use our 

light pads to create a piece of Middle Eastern inspired 

window art, interact with our Dash Bots or chill out and 

read a book. Children under 8 must be accompanied by 

a parent. Free. Bookings not required. 

Tuesday 19 April 

Volunteering Canterbury 

Te Ara Atea, 10.30am–12.30pm 

If you need support to find volunteering opportunities or 

improve volunteering at existing organisations, please 

feel free to attend these ‘drop in’ sessions or email 

selwynoutreach@volcan.org.nz to make a booking. 

Wednesday 20 April 

Colourful Cards 

Tawera Memorial Hall, Springfield, 10–11am 

Create your own colourful cards with watercolours. 

Bookings required. For more times and locations or to 

book visit Selwyn.govt.nz/events or at Darfield Library. 

Wednesday 20 April 

The Dragon Defence League 

Lincoln Library, 10.30–11.30am, Leeston Library, 

1.30–2.30pm 

Shhh! Don't tell anyone – there are dragons living in 

New Zealand! Author Robinne Weiss has populated 

the motu with dragons in her Dragon Defence League 

series, for ages 8 to 13. Find out more about these 

elusive animals and become part of the Dragon Defence 

League while you make dragon puppets, design a 

dragon of your own, and search for the dragon's hoard 

in the library. Suitable for ages 8+. Free. Bookings 

required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. 

FOR INFORMATION ON LISTING A COMMUNITY EVENT 

VISIT SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/COUNCILCALL. 

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

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• From page 25 

Council should be 

doing all it can to curb 

vandalism. The moment 

the house was not needed 

by the football club, council 

should have taken all 

precautions to avoid this 

from happening. 

It is certainly a building 

worth looking after and 

with all the groups now 

forming in Rolleston 

surely there is one who 

could manage it as a 

community facility for 

craft groups, meeting 

etc. Rolleston is so short 

of these facilities right 

now, that we must make 

use of what we have. – 

Brian Whittington, 

Rolleston 

I believe it would be a 

wonderful addition to the 

park, as a cafe/restaurant, 

with picnic zones and play 

area for small children. 

There is plenty of parking 

around the park, and 

people can walk to it from 

many directions. So many 

people walk in the park, 

and would be pleased to 

avail themselves of such a 

facility, including people 

attending sports events. 

What a waste to not use 

this facility in situ. This 

sort of waste needs to stop. 

– Jennifer King 

Water action 

group 

As a ratepayer I’m 

incredibly proud of Mayor 

Sam Broughton’s response 

to reject the motion to join 

the so-called Communities 

4 Local Democracy action 

group. 

As outlined by councillor 

Grant Miller, it is not the 

place of local councils to 

oppose central government. 

Nor has it ever been, 

as that is not how our 

democracy works. 

We have central 

government elections for 

that purpose every three 

years. 

Those flippantly and 

blatantly mis-using the 

term “democratic process” 

in their arguments against 

Three Waters, have not 

only failed to address any 

of the drivers behind the 

Three Waters proposal 

with alternatives, but 

have also failed to 

understand how our 

democracy works. 

Regardless of which 

political party is in 

power in central 

government, dramatic 

change of some 

kind is inevitable. 

Nationally the problems 

are too vast and will rapidly 

become more severe due 

to climate change and 

population growth. 

By continuing to work 

constructively with the 

government on this issue, 

Sam has ensured us a 

voice at the table and an 

opportunity to continue 

to successfully influence 

outcomes to a certain 

degree. – Paul Hamilton, 

West Melton 

The letters in the April 

6 Selwyn Times were like a 

breath of fresh air. All were 

for the council joining the 

water action group. 

But I believe the real 

issue is public consultation. 

The Government no longer 

consults with councils so 

why should the council 

consult with us? It seems 

to be the trend today or 

are we as ratepayers and 

taxpayers just sitting back 

and allowing all this to 

happen. 

We elected a council 

to run our community 

effectively and when 

necessary to ask us for 

our views. This was 

very noticeably, as not 

happening at their last 

meeting, regarding the 

water action. 

Surely if it was a 50/50 

vote the mayor should have 

rejected both and asked for 

the public views. What a 

fiasco this was with using 

a casting vote in such 

circumstances. 

So congratulations to 

those who put pen to paper. 

Let us hope that there are 

more out there that agree 

with them and will make 

their feelings known by 

voting at the next elections. 

– Margaret Holding, 

Rolleston 

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Today 

This exhibition featuring 

artists Sayoko Pettigrew, Martin 

Letham and Richard Poole is 

from April 13 to May 8. The 

gallery is open Wednesday to 

Thursday, 11.30am-2.30pm, and 

Friday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 

Down By The Liffey Gallery, 

Lincoln 

LEGO® Advanced 

Today, 3.30pm-4.30pm 

Calling all LEGO® masters. 

These sessions are perfect for 

those who love a challenge, 

and will make regular use of 

the library’s LEGO® Education 

Spike, Prime and BricQ Motion 

sets. Suitable for 9+ years. 

Under eight a parent must stay 

and support. Free, bookings 

required. 

Te Ara Ātea 

Easter Mini Gym Party 

Today and Thursday, 10- 

11.30am 

A fun pre-school celebration 

with activities, treats and more. 

Cost is $4.50 per child. Drop in 

to Lincoln today or West Melton 

tomorrow. 

Lincoln Event Centre, West 

Melton Community and 

Recreation Centre 

Easter Storytime 

Thursday, 6-7pm 

Celebrate Easter with this 

special evening storytime. Pop 

on your PJ’s, hop on over to the 

egg-citing festivities! Listen to 

your favourite stories, sing songs, 

play games and more. Free, 

bookings essential – one booking 

per family bubble please. 

Lincoln Library 

Writers’ Group 

Thursday, 6.30pm-7.30pm 

A group for writers, and those 

interested in the craft of writing. 

Meets on the second Thursday 

of the month. A guest author 

will be invited each term to run 

a special workshop.Suitable for 

teens and adults. Free, bookings 

required. 


Selwyn Libraries Holiday Fun 

– Sheffield 

Tuesday, 10am-1pm 

The library is coming to 

you, with the Selwyn Libraries 

Edge Connector. Have a go at 

designing and making your own 

button badge, use light pads to 

create a piece of Middle Easterninspired 

window art, interact 

with Dash Bots or chill out and 

read a book. Children under 

eight must be accompanied by 

Easter Sunday Nature Hunt, Sunday 6am-midnight. Join Lincoln Envirotown Trust for a 

nature hunt in your own backyard or the areas around your home. Look for anything 

that swims, flies, grows or crawls. You will be using the iNaturalist NZ website so 

you need to get your mobile phone, install the iNaturalist NZ app, or have internet 

access on a laptop. Challenge yourself to find creatures that only come out early in 

the morning or in the dark. For all ages. In case of wet weather, this event will be held 

Easter Monday. 

a parent. Free, bookings not 

required. 

Sheffield Community Hall 

Volunteering Canterbury 

Tuesday, 10.30am-12.30pm 

Volunteering Canterbury has 

a regular presence in Selwyn 

Libraries, supported by the 

district council. If you need 

support to find volunteering 

opportunities or improve 

volunteering at existing 

organisations, please feel free to 

attend these drop-in sessions. 

Free, bookings not required. 

Te Ara Ātea 

Teen and Children’s Book 

Club 

Tuesday, 3.30pm-4.30pm 

Share your latest reading 

adventures, see the new books 

that have arrived at the library, 

participate in an activity and 

have a snack. Children’s Book 

Club suitable for ages 5–11, 

Teen Book Club suitable for 

ages 12-18. Bookings essential – 

one booking per family bubble 

please. 


Colourful Cards 

April 20-26, 10-11am 

Create your own colourful 

cards with watercolours. 

Kicking off in Springfield at the 

Tawera Memorial Hall, 

this workshop will be held 

in various locations around 

the district in following days. 

Bookings online, or at Darfield 

Library. See selwyn.govt.nz/ 

news-And-events/events/ 

colourful-cards 

The Dragon Defence League 

April 20, 10.30-11.30am 

Shhh! Don’t tell anyone - 

there are dragons living in New 

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League series, for ages 8 to 13. 

But the dragons are a secret, 

and they’re in trouble. Find out 

more about these elusive animals 

and become part of the Dragon 

Defence League while you 

make dragon puppets, design a 

dragon of your own, and search 

for the dragon’s hoard in the 

library. Suitable for ages 8+. Free, 

bookings required. 


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SPORT 


Big scores notched up early in season 

SELWYN’S traditional club 

rugby powerhouses made 

impressive starts to the 

Luisetti Seeds Cup combined 

competition by notching 

opening round wins. 

Prebbleton and Lincoln both 

posted half centuries against 

North Canterbury opposition 

Hurunui and Oxford 

respectively while Darfield 

and Waihora claimed tighter 

victories over Ashley and Celtic 

(Mid Canterbury) on Saturday. 

In an all Ellesmere clash, 

Springston were too strong 

for Hornby, who now face the 

ominous task of taking on a 

well-rested Southbridge, who 

had the bye last weekend. 

Rolleston are also battling in 

the early stages of the season 

after suffering a heavy loss to 

Kaiapoi. 

Easter weekend means there 

are no games on Saturday but 

six Ellesmere teams have a short 

turnaround thanks to a compressed 

round of the Coleman 

Shield competition tomorrow 

night. 

The combined competition 

resumes on April 23, where 

Prebbleton’s local derby with 

Waihora shapes as a match of 

the round. 

Results: 

Luisetti Seeds Combined Div 

1: 

Pool A: Methven 45 Woodend 

27; Lincoln 52 Oxford 24; 

Darfield 38 Ashley 30; Southbridge 

bye. 

Points: Lincoln 5, Methven 5, 

Darfield 5, Ashley 1, Woodend 

1, Oxford 1, Southbridge 0. 

Pool B: Waihora 20 Celtic 17; 

Kaiapoi 43 Rolleston 8; Prebbleton 

53 Hurunui 10; Glenmark 

bye. 

Points: Prebbleton 5, Kaiapoi 

5, Waihora 4, Celtic 1, Glenmark 

0, Rolleston 0, Hurunui 0. 

Pool C: Rakaia 41 West Melton 

17; Springston 34 Hornby 

12; Saracens 49 Southern 17; 

Ohoka bye. 

Points: Saracens 5, Rakaia 

5, Springston 5, Ohoka 0, 

Hornby 0, West Melton 0, 

Southern 0. 

Ellesmere div 1 draw (all 

Thursday 7pm kick off):- 

Prebbleton v Lincoln, 

Prebbleton Domain; Hornby 

v Southbridge, Denton Park; 

West Melton v Darfield, West 

Melton Domain. Byes: Waihora, 

Rolleston, Springston. 

Returning players will give 

combined Selwyn XV experience 

• By Chris Barclay 

THE NEXT time travelling 

to rugby training seems like a 

grind, consider the lengths Hugh 

Nichols goes to for the Selwyn 

Schools 1st XV. 

An abrasive loose forward, 

Nichols exemplifies the commitment 

required to play for 

a composite team drawn from 

Akaroa to Rolleston, Lincoln to 

Darfield. Ellesmere too, for good 

measure. 

Nichols, who is preparing for 

his second and final season in 

the Miles Toyota Championship 

is Akaroa Area School’s only 

representative, so it’s a solitary 

122km round trip from Duvauchelle 

to Lincoln High School 

twice a week for training. 

The pre-season started back 

in November so Nichols has 

gone the extra mile already on a 

Tuesday and Thursday. 

Fortunately he is excused 

from the weekly CrossFit session 

in Rolleston, with team manager 

Maria Daly reckoning the 

17-year-old has worked out the 

ideal alternative. 

“Hugh’s doing a Gateway 

programme (transition to work). 

He does farm work so that’s as 

good as any CrossFit training,” 

she said. 

The combined team morphed 

from Lincoln High School’s 1st 

XV, drawing in other schools in 

the district with fast-growing 

Rolleston College the latest addition 

in 2021. 

Bringing together such a 

widespread playing group obviously 

presents challenges, while 

a combined team is already up 

against it considering the likes of 

Christchurch Boys’ High School, 

St Andrew’s College and Christ’s 

College are far better resourced. 

“Everyone volunteers, as opposed 

to some of the big rugby 

schools where you can pay an 

ex-All Black to coach,” Daly said. 

Selwyn Schools were 12th in 

the 14-team competition last 

season as combined teams from 

Mid Canterbury and Roncalli 

Aoraki propped up the table. 

Waimea Combined was 10th. 

ROAD WARRIOR: Hugh Nichols makes the trek from 

Duvauchelle to Lincoln High School twice a week to train 

with the Selwyn Schools 1st XV. 

Still, the Selwyn Schools squad 

named last week is undeterred 

under second year 

head coach Tim Keery, 

who has 19 new faces 

in the squad of 30. 

“We’ve been making 

sure they’ve all got 

to know each other 

and the way country 

rugby is, there’s boys at 

different schools that 

actually do know each 

other from playing 

against each other since they 

were little,” Daly said. 

“The challenge we face as 

opposed to some of the town 

schools is these boys don’t play 

rugby together up through the 

Tim Keery 

grades. We come together at 1st 

XV level, so there’s no combinations 

that have been 

together for years.” 

Selwyn Schools have 

an extra week to prepare 

after being granted an 

opening round bye when 

the competition starts on 

May 7 because Mid Canterbury 

Combined has 

pulled out. They kick off 

against Rangiora High 

School a week later. 

Selwyn Schools 1st XV squad: 

Forwards: Alex Colenso 

(Ellesmere College), Angus Donaldson 

(Lincoln High School), 

Charlie Day (Lincoln High 

LEADER: Jack Barnes (centre) from Darfield High School 

captains the Selwyn Schools 1st XV this season. 

BOUNCE BACK: Selwyn Schools 1st XV vice-captain Alizjah 

Campbell, on the burst against CBHS, is among 11 players 

back from last year’s squad. 

School), Clark Pithie (Rolleston 

College), Hugh Nichols (Akaroa 

Area School), Hunter Baker 

(Ellesmere College), Jack Barnes 

(Darfield High School, capt), 

James Batchelor (Rolleston College), 

Jeremy Bourhill (Darfield 

High School), Josh Pollard 

(Lincoln High School), Keza 

Kopelani (Rolleston College), 

Liam Coakley (Lincoln High 

School), Louis Ridgen (Darfield 

High School), Mason Thompson 

(Darfield High School), Sam 

Draper (Lincoln High School), 

Shaun Kempton (Rolleston College), 

Zach Zuppicich (Lincoln 

High School). 

Backs: Alizjah Campbell 

(Lincoln High School, vicecaptain), 

George Gaulter 

(Lincoln High School), 

Hunter Keno (Rolleston 

College), Jack Ackroyd (Lincoln 

High School), Kade Gates 

(Lincoln High School), Louis 

Honey (Lincoln High School), 

Max Sargeant (Lincoln High 

School), Noam Segal (Lincoln 

High School), Quinn Pywell 

(Lincoln High School), Riley 

John (Lincoln High School), 

Roman Keno (Rolleston 

College), Simon Cavalevu 

(Ellesmere College), Ted Ward 

(Rolleston College).


Train in Town, 

Play in Paradise. 

Overlooking Lyttelton Harbour, 

Diamond Harbour has long been 

renowned for its beauty and views, 

and it’s now a message its Rugby 

Club is looking to capitalise on, 

with the Diamond Harbour Rugby 

Club utilising their location wisely 

in the search for playing numbers. 

Playing at the picturesque Stoddart 

Park, Diamond Harbour finds itself an 

attractive location for seniors and juniors 

alike. That’s why, in its search to help 

boost playing numbers and accessibility 

to training, the club’s Division 2 side 

trains at South Hagley on a Wednesday 

night, lending itself to the phrase 

“Train in Town, Play in Paradise.” 

“It started a few years ago now,” 

said Club President Paul Dennis, 

“and with Diamond Harbour being 

a relatively small community, it 

enables the club to prosper and 

attract people to our great little club. 

“One of the barriers for us is 

that people have 

the impression that 

Diamond Harbour is 

too far away, which 

can be a good thing 

sometimes, but having 

the training at Hagley 

Park allows players to 

access and get involved 

with the club.” 

Despite only a 

handful of the squad 

living in Diamond 

Harbour, hosting 

training in town 

tends to suit everyone, with many 

of the team working and living near 

Christchurch. Dennis is one of those 

who permanently reside in Diamond 

Harbour but having training on the 

way home from work means that he 

“For us, this is 

focusing on a supportive 

environment 

and to build 

up the comradery 

off the field” 

- Paul Dennis, Diamond Harbour 

RFC Club President 

too can get down and be involved 

with the Ellesmere Division 2 side. 

“Our mission as a club is to remove 

the barriers to playing rugby, but 

especially for playing for Diamond 

Harbour. So, for training, it allows 

us to remove the barrier of driving to 

Diamond Harbour after work and be 

agile as a club to make ourselves a 

welcoming destination to play rugby.” 

It’s not the only great initiative 

being run out of the club, with the 

club hosting Halswell Wigram on 

the ninth of April in what is hoped to 

become an annual pre-season fixture, 

with this year’s addition being used to 

support the ‘I Am Hope’ charity and 

their positive mental health messaging. 

“Over the last few years since I 

have been President, and even before 

that, mental health has been something 

that the club’s gravitated towards. 

“For us, this is focusing on a 

supportive environment and to build up 

the comradery off the 

field too so that we have 

boys that will support 

each other through all 

sorts of challenges.” 

Dennis said. 

“We’re going to be 

competing for the Fox 

Cup with the Halswell 

Wigram Battlers. We 

played them at the end 

of last year and we’re 

excited to have it as a 

pre-season game this 

year. Kerry Hocking 

will be refereeing the game this weekend 

and he suggested we make the game in 

support of the ‘I Am Hope’ foundation. 

“Alongside the fundraiser, we’ll 

have Ronnie Moore guest speaking 

about the cause and of course, the rugby 

in what has been a tough time of 

late with Covid and the like. This 

game allows us to use that vehicle to 

connect people and let them know 

that they are not alone and there’s 

pathways to get the tools to help deal 

with any challenges they have got.” 

Initiatives such as these all go in to 

making Diamond Harbour an attractive 

place to play rugby and be involved 

with a club, and why wouldn’t it, when 

you get to play rugby in paradise. 

If you’re thinking of being 

involved in rugby this winter, visit 

canterburyrugby.co.nz for more 

information!


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Established in 1970, with the goal of 

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may be able to help you achieve these 

goals. The MTF Finance Rolleston office 

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to fund vehicles, machinery, plant and 

equipment for personal and business 

customers. 

Dan Groundwater, 

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Rolleston 

MTF Finance Rolleston has been 

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Dan Groundwater, at 817 Jones Road, 

Rolleston. With business growing 

steadily, Amanda Cridge has recently 

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Dan aims to facilitate efficient service 

for customers looking for funding from 

MTF Finance Rolleston. With careful 

consideration of a customer’s needs and 

situation, he tailors loans to suit individual 

circumstances. Dan says, “It’s the start of 

the new financial year, so it is a crucial 

time for businesses.” He highlights the 

importance of sitting down and assessing 

customers’ capex (capital expenditure) 

requirements over the next 12 months. 

Accordingly, Dan suggests, “MTF Finance 

Rolleston can help you expand and retain 

the right amount of cash in your business, 

so give us a call.” 

MTF Finance Rolleston is about 

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been increasing their involvement in the 

local community. The business is proud 

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Japonicas need dappled light 

THERE IS ALWAYS plenty to do 

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a much more pleasant time to be 

working outdoors than during 

the heat. 

Here are some timely 

tasks for late autumn: 

Lawn care 

Grasses will stay a better green 

if they are fed with a good quality 

lawn fertiliser. 

Many weeds establish themselves 

in the lawn when it’s 

weakened by cold. Examples are 

Onehunga weed, cotula, clover, 

hydrocotyle and creeping oxalis. 

Moss in lawns can be spot 

sprayed. The onset of winter is 

the ideal time to lime the lawn 

to keep the soil sweet and the 

grasses happy. 

Pest and disease control 

Treat caterpillars on winter 

veges with low toxic sprays. 

Check for borers in trees. Clear 

away debris and spray exposed 

holes. Spray deciduous plants 

with lime sulphur after their 

leaves fall. This helps clean up 

fungal spores and some insect 

pests. Do the same (lime sulphur) 

to roses immediately after 

pruning. Watch for aphids on 

new growth in late winter. 

Get out your secateurs 

Cut out old canes from 

VIVID: Japonica camellias come into their own as winter approaches. 

multiple-stemmed plants like 

abelia and buddleia. Prune 

deciduous plants (such as crepe 

myrtles). Don’t, however, prune 

spring bloomers or you’ll prevent 

them from flowering in spring. 

In late winter cut back gardenias 

and hibiscus. Prune most roses 

in mid-to-late winter. Prune 

hydrangeas but only cut the 

stems that have flowered. 

Camelia season 

A hint of winter is the height of 

camellia season and the camellia 


that is best-loved by traditionalists 

is the japonica camellia. 

There are more than 200 named 

varieties of japonica camellias 

with blooms in shades of pink, 

white and red. 

How to grow japonica 

camellias 

Japonicas need light shade 

to flower and grow well. In full 

sunlight their leaves will burn 

and the flowers will be very 

short-lived. Try to choose a spot 

that receives dappled light but is 

protected from the early morning 

sun. Sun striking the buds in 

the morning can contribute to 

a problem called balling which 

means that the flowers fail to 

open. 

Soil for camellias 

Camellias prefer an acidic soil 

that contains plenty of organic 

matter. 

A mixture of old leaves 

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Remember to use a prune 

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Bush and shrub roses: 

Take out any dead or weak 

wood, try to keep four to six of 

the newer canes. Cut them back 

short for show blooms, longer for 

garden display. 

Remove the older canes back to 

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plants, if you make a mistake 

they soon bounce back. 

Climbers: 

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canes, tie down up to six aside 

of the one year old canes or the 

best of the older canes. Cut out 

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Ramblers: 

Most ramblers can be pruned 

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Take out all the old flowering 

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After pruning, clean up all the 

dead leaves and prunings and 

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Do not put them in your 

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A new star in people mover market 

WITH THE ever-growing 

expansion of the sport utility 

vehicle market, you may be 

forgiven for thinking the 

traditional people mover has 

vanished. 

Well, you have only got to look 

at the number of them on New 

Zealand roads, there are Toyota 

Previas, Honda Odysseys and Kia 

Carnivals everywhere, they are 

used for taxis, shuttles and mobile 

homes/campervans, to name just a 

few of the applications I’ve seen. 

Sure, there haven’t been many 

entries into that market over the 

years, but those companies that 

have offered seven and eight-seater 

models have been well rewarded. 

Of course, you have to take into 

account there are many van-based 

transporters such as Ford Transits, 

Toyota Hiaces and Hyundai iLoads. 

Hyundai has taken that 

van concept and broadened 

it dramatically. The Staria has 

arrived and it is space age, not 

only in space inside but it is also 

a futuristic people mover that has 

also arrived in five-seater/van form 

and as a van only. 

I’m due to evaluate the latter 

later, but this evaluations focuses 

on the eight-seater, and I can report 

that it is far more people-centric 

that some of the van-based models 

that have long been plying our 

roads. 

For one, the Staria is plush, its 

monocoque chassis is state of the 

art, there’s no ladder platform 

here, there are no live axles and 

the fully independent suspension 

system locates four-wheel-drive 

componentry. Well, of course not 

all models have 4WD, but the 

range-topping Limited does and it 

represents comfortable, safe travel 

– all variants of the Staria have 

a five star Australasian New Car 

Assessment Program rating. 

All variants also get a 2.2-litre 

diesel engine. This is significant 

because it is an engine that also 

powers several other Hyundai 

models and, as I’ve alluded to in the 

past, it is an absolute gem in terms 

of refinement. If you didn’t know 

there was a diesel under the bonnet 

you’d be hard pressed to pick up its 

harmonics. 

Not only is it superbly 

sophisticated, the turbocharged 

twin-camshaft four-potter pumps 

out a healthy 130kW (3800rpm) 

with a stunning 430Nm of torque 

available all of the way from 

1500rpm to 2500rpm. 

Coupled to an eight-speed 

automatic gearbox the Staria’s 

driveline is the epitome of advanced 

technology, it is powerful, smooth 

and silent. As mentioned, in people 

mover form drive is channelled 

through Hyundai’s H-Trac system. 

That means even though the engine 

is sitting east-west (transversely) 

under the bonnet, drive is passed 

through a transfer system to the rear. 

It’s a clever system and all 

together serves to prove the ability 

and ingenuity of the Hyundai 

SPACIOUS: The Staria has versatile seating configurations. 

HYUNDAI STARIA: People mover or cargo carrier. 

engineers, the Staria is a quality 

vehicle through and through. 

In terms of performance, 

unladen the Staria will reach 

100km/h from a standstill in 9.2sec 

and will make an 80-120km/h 

highway overtake in 5.9sec. More 

importantly, in this day and age of 

out-of-control fuel price hikes the 

Staria will return an 8.2-litre per 

100km combined cycle figure, that 

complemented by a 9.4l/100km 

figure showing on the dash panel 

readout when I took the evaluation 

car back to the dealership. At 

100km/h, the display is reading 

around an impressive 5l/100km. 

On the subject of dash displays, 

the Staria has a completely digital 

layout, there are traditional 

rev counter and speedometer 

displays, which change to camera 

views when the indicator stalk 

is activated. This is a function 

Hyundai has incorporated into 

many of its vehicles in recent 

times, it’s a good safety device and 

it’s also rather clever in the way it 

operates. 

Elsewhere, the dash panel is 

vast, there’s a huge central display 

that controls many of the vehicle’s 

functions and it’s intuitive, the 

icons are large and easy to stab. 

The Staria people mover isn’t 

cheap, it comes in at $85,900 

($69,990 front-drive only) which is 

quite a bit more pricey than that of 

its partner company Kia’s Carnival 

at $59,990; and if you take into 

account the new Odyssey from 

• Price – Hyundai Staria 

Limited, $85,990 

• Dimensions – Length, 

5253mm; width, 1997mm; 

height, 1990mm 

• Configuration – Fourcylinder, 

four-wheel-drive, 

2199cc, 130kW, 430Nm, 

eight-speed automatic 

• Performance – 

0-100km/h, 9.2sec 

• Fuel usage – 8.2/100km 

$50k, there is a quite a bit more 

up front you have to lay down. 

However, you do get a lot of car for 

the money and you get a vehicle 

that is very adaptable. 

Some of the Staria’s biggest 

features are things such as twin 

electric side sliding doors, electric 

rear door with timer, electric 

sunroofs, keyless entry and 

ignition, satellite navigation, full 

leather trim, heated and cooled 

front seats, heated steering wheel, 

paddle-shifters and something 

I really like, and those hard 

of hearing will relate to, is the 

microphone and speaker system 

that allows those front and rear to 

converse. 

Another thing that does stand 

out is the Staria’s size, it’s over 5.2m 

long and is high at almost 2m. The 

latter means it’s a bit of a step up for 

the driver and front seat passenger. 

It’s easier to access the rear seats but 

if you are climbing in and out each 

day that could trouble those who 

have a developing hip problem, like 

we all seem to get through old age. 

A grab handle on the driver’s side 

would help, but the Staria doesn’t 

get that. 

Nevertheless, the Staria is still a 

very user-friendly car and nothing 

will change that, it is built to satisfy 

the needs of those who transport 

people on a daily basis, it will do 

that for years on end and provide a 

nice driving experience at the same 

time. It is far more car-like to drive 

than van-like, and with the high 

driving position vision through all 

quarters is outstanding. 

It also handles well for its bulk, 

sure there’s over two-tonne to 

get through a corner, but it steers 

lightly and feels very manoeuvrable 

through a turning circle of just 

under 12m. 

I can see the very stylish Staria 

appealing to those in the shuttle 

industry when airline travel returns 

to full steam. Its driveline is well 

proven and I strongly suspect its 

four-wheel-drive system would also 

be useful taking a load of skiers up 

the Mt Hutt access road. 

I’m actually looking forward to 

driving the van equivalent soon, 

I’m not expecting quite the same 

luxury inside, but I do know the 

driveline will deliver the same 

refinement, and I have some tasks 

lined up for it, the kind of everyday 

jobs that can be completed when 

you have a spacious cargo area on 

offer. 

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Historic Heritage. 

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Proposed Plan Change 4 – Short-term accommodation at its 

meeting on 31 March 2022. The Council has adopted the Panel’s 

recommendation that the Plan Change be approved with some 

minor modification. 

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the downstairs laundry or via the over height roller doors, is the large 

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the impressive workshop, there’s also a stand alone four car garage, 

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flooring previously used as a dance studio & now set up as a guest 

bedroom - this multi-functional space is ready for you to utilise in any 

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Sitting on a little over 4 hectares, the paddocks are well fenced, and no 

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up with power - a great tack room or weather tight storage for stock 

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Listing ID: RLL30566 

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Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston 

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215 Wards Road, Rolleston 

Viewings: By appointment 

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Due to continued success as Selwyn’s leading 

Real Estate team, we need more homes to 

satisfy these genuine waiting buyers. 

Please, if you can help, call us today! 

Prebbleton 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Butlers pantry and separate laundry 

Section 700m2 plus 

Price up to $1,100,000 

Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 

Selwyn 

Older property 

Requiring TLC 

Any land or house size considered 

Price up to $700,000 

Contact 

Courtney Hopkins 027 291 8979 

courtney.hopkins@raywhite.com 


4 bedrooms 

House size 200m2 plus 


Price up to $1,000,000 

Contact 

Ramee Kaur 022 345 3938 

ramee.kaur@raywhite.com 


3-4 bedrooms 

House size 170m2 - 190m2 

Section 500m2 - 600m2 

Price $700,000 - $750,000 

Contact 

Ramee Kaur 022 345 3938 

ramee.kaur@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

3 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Land area 400m2 plus 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 

trina.rea@raywhite.com 

Lincoln 

3 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Land area 600m2 plus 


Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


Lincoln 

4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 


Price up to $1,150,000 

Contact 

Trina Rea 027 424 6901 


West Melton 

Urgently required 

4 bedrooms, 2 living areas 

Double garage 

Price up to $1,300,000 

Contact 

John Galt 027 461 9345 

john.galt@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton 

Section 

2000m2 - 5000m2 

Price $500,000 - $800,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Prebbleton 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

3 car garaging 


Price up to $1,300,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Prebbleton 

3 bedrooms, double glazed 

Section up to 600m2 

Modern & easy care 


Contact 

Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Prebbleton 

Lifestyle block, approx. 10 acres 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 living areas 

Good shed with lock up bay 

Price $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 

Contact 

Emma Langton-George 027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

3 bedrooms,1-2 bathrooms 

Close to shops 

Section 400m2 - 600m2 

Price high $600’s to low $700’s 

Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms plus study 

Sunny home within 10 years old 

3+ car garaging & O/S parking 

Price up to $1,500,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Section approx. 750m2 


Contact 



Rolleston 

4-5 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms 

Extra garaging & off-street parking 

Section 900m2 - 3000m2 

Price $1,200,000 - $1,800,000 

Contact 

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478 

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com 

Rolleston/Lincoln 

4-5 bedrooms 

Large sub-dividable section 

Price up $1,200,000 - $1,700,000 

(price dependent on size) 

Contact 

Mandie Ashwell 027 552 4478 

mandie.ashwell@raywhite.com 


Lifestyle block with house 

Within 20 minutes from Christchurch 

Any size considered 

Price up to $1,500,000 

Contact 

Morgan Cathro 021 034 2147 

morgan.cathro@raywhite.com 

West Melton/Kirwee 

Land 4 hectares 

Already set up for horses 

Price up to $1,400,000 

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West Melton/Kirwee 

Land 2-4 hectares 

Price $1,000,000 - $1,300,000 

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

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Selwyn's largest locally owned & operated 

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Senior Property Manager 

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Burnham 143 Telegraph Road 

Excellent opportunity to live the dream! 

The feeling of "home" is what comes to mind when you travel down this tree-lined drive! Situated on an irrigated 

10-hectare (24-acres) block and located less than 15 minutes from Rolleston, this modern home, built in 2015, exudes 

warmth, space and charm. Set across a single level, this three bedroom (or use the spacious office as a fourth), two 

bathroom home is generously proportioned to accommodate large families. The open kitchen operates as the social 

hub and overlooks the dining/living and gardens. A separate lounge is the ideal space to retreat to and winters are 

taken care of by the large log burner and heat transfer! Internal access garaging provides parking for the cars whilst 

there's still plenty of space for the caravan, boat and toys. With excellent irrigation consent, the block is subdivided 

into 10 paddocks with full electric fencing. Supporting buildings include a large 4bay barn/implement shed with 

power, and one bay fully enclosed lockup, another 2bay hay barn, a shearing plant, wool shed and stock yard. This 

property is the perfect place for kids and pets to roam freely and is the ideal opportunity to live the dream, create 

memories and do so much more. Unique offerings like this does not often come to the market. A viewing is a must to 

appreciate all that is on offer! Price + GST (if any) 

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

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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 20th April, 2022 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

View Sat 16 Apr 1.15 - 1.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROL100905 

Tanya Marillier 

M 027 383 3844 

E tanya@pb.co.nz 

Monty Marillier 

M 021 943 973 

E Monty@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Doyleston 412 Drain Road 

Your lifestyle dreams start here! 

If you have been considering a move to a lifestyle property and you are looking for a well presented 3 bedroom home with an 

easy-care, 3.67ha of land, in a highly desirable, convenient location, then this property is a must see. The open plan living 

space flows nicely out onto the lawn area and includes a functional kitchen complete with ample cupboard space. A separate 

laundry/mud room at the entrance to the home, which also includes a toilet, provides functionality given the lifestyle setting. 

This home offers a wonderful opportunity to stamp your mark and turn this into a wonderful country home, in a delightful 

established setting. There is a large double garage alongside the home, which includes a one bed studio, giving options for 

extended family or teenagers. For the shed lover in the family, there is a large 3-bay implement shed with concrete floor. 

Properties such as this are always incredibly popular, so if it's lifestyle living you are looking for, then get in touch today. 

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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 5th May, 2022 at 3.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 

View Mon 18 Apr 3.15 - 4.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/LEU100100 

Chris Moore 

M 027 288 0563 

E chris.moore@pb.co.nz 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

Leeston 22 Petticoat Lane 

Darfield 3/695 McLaughlins Road 

Build & Landbank! 

Price guide neg over $499,000 

An exciting opportunity for a lucky purchaser to secure this fantastic 

parcel of 3175m2 (approx.) and build or relocate the home you have 

been dreaming of, and enjoy life in the quaint little township of 

Doyleston. There is further opportunity to subdivide later (in a few 

years) if you want, or just keep enjoying as your own slice of semi-rural 

paradise. 2 mins drive to Leeston township, school bus picks up and 

drops off 2 mins walk, 15 min drive to Lincoln or Rolleston Consents 

are being lodged, and the title would be expected in approx. 8 months 

time. This is a fantastic opportunity so be quick to secure this as your 

own! Deadline sale Thursday 28th April 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 28th 

April, 2022 at 12.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU13580 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

Chris Moore 

M 027 288 0563 

Bare Land 2.9900 ha Darfield 

Enjoy the privacy and peacefulness of the country life while still within 

the town boundary. Power, water and phone to the gate and fibre to 

McLaughlins Road entrance. 

Darfield is a thriving country township and an easy commute to 

Christchurch Airport and Central Christchurch. 

Viewing by appointment only. 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 19th 


prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/DFL100158 

Grant McIlroy 

M 027 345 9262 


Proud to be here

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Leeston 33 Leeston Dunsandel Road 

Subdivison opportunity in prime position 

Located right on the edge of the Leeston township with Ellesmere college on one boundary and Karamuta Oaks development 

a stones throw away this parcel of 1.47ha has a very bright future in this fast growing and increasingly popular township. 

Recently rezoned Living 1 this property will appeal to those looking to develop, landbank or just live the lifestyle while watching 

their asset appreciate as the township grows around them. This property features a modern 225m2 four bedroom home with 

loads of living space, a country sized kitchen, two bathrooms a separate laundry and attached double garage nestled on a 

mature and private section. This family home will provide income as a rental proposition while landbanking or could be sold 

off on a section to recover some of the purchase price or alternatively could be somewhere to raise the family with a couple of 

ponies in the paddock and space for the kids to roam and all with schools and the towncentre all nearby. This property also 

has plenty of sheds that will appeal to those looking for storage. The largest of the sheds has a concrete floor and roller door 

and plus there is also a haybarn and transportable office. 

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Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 at 4.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/LEU14887 

Stephan Knowler 

M 027 229 9522 

E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz 

Lincoln 10 Weston Way 

Fabulous location, great family home! 

Located in the sought-after Ryelands subdivision, in a quiet cul-de-sac, and just minutes away from the shops, restaurants, and 

schools, this family home must be on your viewing list! Situated on a north-facing, 1058sqm section, this wonderful 

5-bedroom home is sure to cater to all your needs. The house boasts 2 large open-plan lounges, a spacious dining area, and 4 

generous bedrooms with an additional bedroom / large study option. The master has a walk-in-robe and ensuite and the 

spacious family bathroom includes a double spa bath, great for soaking after a busy day. With wonderful indoor/outdoor flow 

and a covered patio, ideal for entertaining and alfresco dinners, you will appreciate the sunny aspect of the backyard with 

established gardens and ample space for all the family. Double glazed, your colder winter months will also be taken care of by 

2 Heat Pumps and under carpet heating in the formal lounge. With new carpets throughout, a separate laundry, a double 

internal access garage, and off-street parking, this property won't be on the market for long! Get in touch for more 

information today! 


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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 28th April, 2022 at 4.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View Thu 14 Apr 5.00 - 5.30pm 

Sat 16 Apr 12.00 - 12.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/LIU15142 

Tanya Marillier 

M 027 383 3844 

Monty Marillier 

M 021 943 973 

E tanya@pb.co.nz 

E Monty@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Rolleston 63 Ledbury Drive 

Top quality in a top location! 

My vendors have their sights set on new horizons, paving the way for a new family to enjoy this stylish and immaculately 

presented hi spec'd home. From the moment you step through the front door it is obvious this home is set apart by quality 

design and premium materials, and a meticulous configuration and flow that will be envied by all. Here are a few key features 

of the home; 2.55 stud and over height doors, open plan Kitchen/dining/living + spacious separate lounge. Textured stone 

bench tops, induction cook top and 90cm wall oven, large scullery and stone benchtops. Reticulated gas hot water and gas 

fire, Alfreso dining and kwila decks. Pull down attic storage with 5x5 floor, tiled bathrooms with under tile heating, quality tiled 

and engineered wooden flooring, large separate laundry with great storage. Skylight in hallway, quality drapes and blinds 

throughout, generous master, fully tiled en-suite with double vanity+ WIR. Pergola area all set up ready for a spa, landscaped 

gardens with raised vege beds, double garage with drive through. This property sure has the x factor for those looking for a 

top quality home and a fantastic location. Your early inspection is recommended. 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 27th April, 2022 at 3.00pm, 



Web pb.co.nz/ROU11997 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

Chris Moore 

M 027 288 0563 



Rolleston 4 Bethany Road 

Rolleston 26 Sherborne Drive 

Fabulous family home! 

Sunny and spacious, this modern 4bed family home is the perfect 

blend of size and comfort for you and your family. Warmth and sun 

flood the home all year round or light the fire on the upcoming winter 

nights and settle in for the evening. The kitchen, complete with walk in 

pantry, is sure to be the heart of all family gatherings and the 

abundant indoor outdoor flow options make for the ideal entertainer's 

paradise. Another handy trait is the drive through garage which allows 

off street and secure parking for extra toys or trailers. Set on a quiet 

street in the Stonebrook subdivision, and a short 2 min walk through 

the alley way to the popular West Rolleston Primary school. 

4 2 2 


May, 2022 at 5.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 

View Mon 18 Apr 12.00 - 12.30pm 


Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

Chris Moore 

M 027 288 0563 

If sun is important- this is the one! 

Located in the popular & family friendly community of Faringdon, sits 

this very sunny 179sqm four-bedroom home. Upon entry the fourth 

bedroom is positioned to be utilised as a work from home space or 

keep as a bedroom. The light & sunny North facing living offers two 

seating areas within a large open plan space, & the modern kitchen 

complete with stylish stone bench tops is right in the heart of the 

home, overlooking the dining & twin living areas. The further 3 double 

bedrooms are located down the hallway at the other end of the home, 

all on the North side to absorb the natural warmth from the sun, and 

all with ranch sliders to the back yard. 

4 2 1 2 


April, 2022 at 1.00pm 



Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

Chris Moore 

M 027 288 0563 


Proud to be here

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Rolleston 28 Philippa Drive 

Rolleston 7 Landor Common 

Vendors on the move! View quickly 

A fabulous family home located in popular Farringdon that will appeal 

to families, retirees, and investors. 

Completed in 2018 by Paul McStay Builders, this property is situated 

on an easy care 518m2 section. This home was built for a growing 

family, with that in mind space for children and pets to play in this 

fully fenced home with low-maintenance fruit trees surrounding the 

outdoor space. There are three double bedrooms, the master with a 

built-in his and hers wardrobe, and a study nook in bedroom two. 

There are two bathrooms and a separate toilet, the family bathroom 

has a separate bath and shower along with the master has an ensuite. 

3 2 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 21st 


prior) 



Karen Harper 

M 027 444 1436 

Peace, privacy and parking! 

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and oh so close to central Rolleston you'll 

revel in the warmth and space this large 239m2 4 bedroom home 

offers both inside and out! Just look at what you will fall in love with: 

Spacious kitchen with gas cooking and hot water. Huge, sunny openplan 

living plus a massive separate lounge. Spacious master bedroom 

with WIR & fully-tiled ensuite including spa bath! Additional 3-way 

family bathroom with. 2nd bath and fully-tiled shower. Separate 

laundry through to garage. Excellent storage as well as attic trusses. 

Sun-trapping patio overlooking a gorgeous established, private 

garden. Garden studio with power. 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 21st 


prior) 



Sarah Yeates 

M 027 447 2719 

Andy Ayyar 

M 021 556 764 

Halswell 17 Old Red Barn Road 

A quality home in a quality location 

17 Old Red Barn Road in Halswell offers a wonderful opportunity for someone looking for a quality 3 bedroom home with 

established grounds and gardens, in a highly sought after, and peaceful, Halswell location. The centrepiece of the home is a 

wonderful, modern kitchen, with a good sized dining area that flows perfectly into the outdoor entertaining area. A separate 

lounge and study nook complete the living space with all of these areas situated to enjoy all day sun. A huge master bedroom 

complete with a good-sized walk-in robe and generous ensuite is sure to appeal to many. Two additional large bedrooms, a 

separate laundry and a good-sized double complete the home. Located on a very popular, no exit road right in the heart of 

Halswell, this property is situated perfectly to enjoy everything that this area has to offer. With numerous parks, wonderful 

schools and some great cafes and eateries in the immediate vicinity, 17 Old Red Barn Road is a property that is sure to appeal. 

3 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 5th May, 2022 at 4.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 

View Mon 18 Apr 11.30 - 12.00pm 


Chris Moore 

M 027 288 0563 


Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 



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NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Broadfield 8 Selwyn Road 

Old school tranquillity 

Think inside the rectangle in this unique and spacious home ideal for intergenerational living, blended families or 

those with entrepreneurial ambitions. Retaining echoes of its previous scholastic life, the home was rebuilt 

presenting a personality plus light-laden interior and contemporary comfort. The grandly scaled studio at the rear of 

the house provides possibilities for a home business or remote headquarters. New owners can make their mark 

outdoors, where there is unlimited scope for a range of different stock, pets, fruit trees, building a large garage and a 

shed or two. Tucked 700m off the road, this tranquil 4.03-hectare lifestyle setting is only 10 minutes from Rolleston, 

Hornby or Lincoln and 15 minutes via the new motorway into the city. We encourage you to explore the countless 

possibilities however, given the resolve of our sellers, your enquiry should be fast-tracked to avoid disappointment. 

bayleys.co.nz/5518182 

6 3 3 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

1pm, Wed 4 May 2022 

View Sun 12-12.30pm 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

Coalgate 21A Cross Street 

Darfield 5 Oakden Drive 

Good buying, great living 

3 1 1 2 1 

Easy care - see you there 

3 1 2 2 

Easy-care 96sqm (more or less) home within the 

family-friendly village of Coalgate, set on a 1,011sqm 

(more or less) section. North-facing and bathed in 

natural light, this home has three bedrooms, a family 

bathroom, a separate toilet and separate laundry. 

Open plan kitchen/dining/living area with log burner 

and heat pump. Sliding doors provide easy access to a 

covered patio. Double garage with attached 

studio/sleep-out or fourth bedroom. Private, northfacing, 

off-street parking and established grounds. 

Call us today to learn more. 


For Sale offers invited over $595,000 

Phone for viewing times 

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877 

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

This contemporary 169sqm (more or less) family 

home is definitely worth a look. Accommodation 

includes three double bedrooms (ensuite and walk-in 

robe off the master), complemented by a family 

bathroom, separate toilet and separate laundry. 

Thoughtfully-configured open plan kitchen with 

modern appliances and walk-in pantry. Open plan 

dining/living area with seamless indoor/outdoor flow 

to a private patio. The easy-care 802sqm (more or 

less) well-fenced section is designed to minimise 

upkeep and maximise leisure time. A double, internal 

access garage completes the appeal. 









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Artist's impression 



Darfield 7 Killead Avenue 


Now is your chance 

4 2 2 1 3 

Make your move 

4 2 2 2 

Title now issued. Stunning brand new 242sqm (more 

or less) home (to be built) set on an 809sqm (more or 

less) section. Four double bedrooms are 

accompanied by two well-appointed bathrooms 

(including an ensuite and walk-in robe off the master). 

The kitchen will be a standout feature with quality 

appliances, fittings and fixtures. Open plan 

dining/living area as well as a separate lounge and 

study. Other highlights include double glazing, a 

Woodsman Tasman MKII log burner, Fujitsu heat 

pump, separate laundry and a triple, internal access 

garage to complete the appeal of this fabulous home. 

Price by Negotiation 






Title now issued and construction is underway. This 

brand new 218sqm (more or less) family home (to be 

built) will provide an opportunity to establish yourself 

in a popular location. Accommodation will be 

provided by four double bedrooms (master with 

ensuite and walk-in robe), complemented by a family 

bathroom and separate toilet. Open plan 

kitchen/dining/living featuring quality appliances and 

a walk-in pantry. A separate lounge area and seamless 

indoor/outdoor flow. Situated on a 809sqm (more or 

less) section. Combined with double glazing, ample 

storage and a double, internal access garage. 













Darfield 520 McLaughlins Road 

There's nothing like new 

4 2 2 1 3 

Bountiful bare land block 

4ha 

Title now issued and construction is underway. This 

brand new 242sqm (more or less) family home (to be 

built) will be set on an 809sqm (more or less) section. 

It will boast four double bedrooms (master with walkin 

robe), and two bathrooms (including ensuite off the 

master) as well as a separate toilet. A well-appointed 

kitchen with modern appliances and walk-in pantry. 

Open plan dining/living area and separate lounge as 

well as a study/office area. Excellent indoor/outdoor 

flow to a sunny space ideal for entertaining. Double 

glazing, a log burner, heat pump and triple, internal 

access garage. 








If you're in the market for a generous parcel of rural 

land with township services nearby, this property may 

just be the one for you. Located approximately 4km 

from Darfield, this 4.0000ha (more or less) block is 

ready and waiting for your plans to become a reality. 

Rarely do these large lifestyle blocks become available 

with the added convenience and practicality of a 

134sqm (more or less) shed already on site. The 

property is fully fenced with power, phone and water 

to the boundary. Please note the grass is digitally 

enhanced. Contact us today to find out more. 



View by appointment 






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Hororata 96 Rockwood Road 

A rare find - superb starter farm 

A rarely found gem, this quality home set on 43.7869 hectares (more or less) of productive land presents a fantastic 

opportunity to enjoy a superb lifestyle with multiple income streams. 285 square metre (more or less) home set 

amongst established easy-care gardens and expansive lawns. Perfect positioning on the site captures both all-day 

sun and lovely views of the picturesque surrounding landscape. The attractive home features large open plan living 

areas, opening out into the attractive gardens. Established raised veggie gardens will ensure you eat straight from 

garden to table. Those with boats, toys and projects on the go will appreciate the three-car garaging with excellent 

storage for farm vehicles and equipment provided by the large shed with two open bays and one lock-up. The 

owners have previously grazed dairy cows on the property and more recently raised beef x calves. 


4 2 3 

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 28 Apr 2022 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 


Ben Turner 027 530 1400 

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz 

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz 


Kirwee 9 Brooker Place 

Exceptionally attractive 

This lovingly-maintained home has four double bedrooms, two bathrooms (including ensuite and walk-in robe off 

the master) and a well-appointed kitchen with modern appliances. Families of all shapes and sizes will relish the 

versatility offered by the open plan living area and separate lounge. Other features include a wood burner, heat 

pump and heat transfer. A double, internal access garage with laundry completes the interior layout. The generous 

1,020sqm (more or less) section is beautifully landscaped and includes a garden shed, tunnel house and private, sunsoaked 

patio/BBQ area. 


4 2 2 2 








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Leeston 181 Andersons Road 

Big on location, land, irrigation, living and options 

Cattle farming, horticulture, dairy support, horses and country living? Walk into your new lifestyle on this wellmaintained 

and irrigated 18.8 hectare (46.6 acres) property. Offering all the essentials plus great schools, Leeston 

Township is just 2.7km away. Lovely grounds envelope the immaculately presented home. Well-subdivided into 20 

paddocks, the land has topsoils, plentiful shelter, cattle yards, an 800m horse training track, access lanes and an 

irrigation consent in place. A wide range of outbuildings include a four-bay lockable shed, two-bay open shed; 

stable complex with six loose boxes plus tack and feed room, horse washdown area; single-bay open shed, lockable 

workshop/storage shed with electricity; three-bay open hay shed and horse shelters. Become a part of this 

wonderful family-focused community - call us today to discuss further or arrange a viewing. 


3 1 2 1 2 


1pm, Wed 27 Apr 2022 




Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 



Prebbleton 2 Parkview Lane 

Plentiful, pristine and picturesque 

Whether you're looking for generous family living, park-like surrounds, or serene seclusion, this four-bedroom home 

in Prebbleton's prestigious Oaks neighbourhood is certain to satisfy. 

A congenial gathering of living spaces is oriented towards the landscape, with each enjoying seamless flow to 

manicured grounds populated with large decking, expansive lawns, an outdoor fire, and soothing spa pool, ensuring 

versatility in how you while away your weekends. The sociable, streamlined kitchen anchors the family zone, where 

everything is in its place thanks to copious storage. 

This idyllic environment provides the total package for active families 


4 3 2 3 

Auction 12pm, Thu 5 May 2022 

View 6.30-7pm Thu 14 Apr 

& 12-12.30pm Mon 18 Apr or by appointment 

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409 

sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz 

Louise Sams 027 696 9906 

louise.sams@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz 


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Rolleston 21 George Street 

Spacious oasis + triple garage 

If spaciousness is your priority, you've met your perfect match. This expansive 251sqm home on a 750sqm section 

promises room for the family, plus your boat. The grand floorplan includes three generous bedrooms, sizeable 

office, light open-plan kitchen/dining/living, separate lounge and of course the coveted triple car garage. Your 

master suite features the essential large walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and an exclusive patio paradise with spa pool. 

Both living areas stretch out to an incredibly private, greenery framed patio area, making you feel instantly relaxed. 

Beautiful established gardens with no neighbours in sight is a luxury not found in new subdivisions. You'll be kept 

warm through winter by a ducted heatpump, underfloor heating and above standard insulation. Other notable 

features include solar hot water, huge walk-in storage cupboard, garden shed and raised vegetable gardens. 

3 2 2 3 


View 3.30-4pm Mon 18 Apr & Mon 25 Apr 

or by appointment 

Amelia Nisbet 027 376 3868 

amelia.nisbet@bayleys.co.nz 



Rolleston 1 Challow Court 

Rolleston 29 Shelley Street 

Exquisite extended family 

living 

This 263sqm (more or less) family home is generously 

proportioned for larger households. A stairwell leads 

to three double bedrooms (master with ensuite/WIR), 

a family bathroom and a wonderful landing space. 

Downstairs displays modern features with an open 

plan kitchen/dining area, family room and separate 

lounge. A fourth double bedroom, family bathroom, 

separate laundry and double, internal access garage 

complete the interior layout. All set upon a 764sqm 

(more or less) low maintenance, corner section. 


4 3 3 2 


View by appointment 






Start your story here 

A robustly constructed 100sqm (more or less) home 

that has been well-maintained and set upon a 587sqm 

(more or less) section. Three bedrooms and 

complemented by a family bathroom and separate 

toilet. The well-appointed kitchen has great bench and 

cupboard space extending into the open plan dining 

area and stepping down into the lounge with a log 

burner for warmth. Sliding doors give easy access to a 

private deck and sheltered garden. Raised garden 

beds, a garden shed and a woodshed are an added 

bonus while a single enclosed carport with a garage 

door at either end completes the appeal. 


3 1 1 1 








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Rolleston 1/524 Weedons Road 

Sheffield 78 Bluff Road 

Something for everyone 

5 2 3 3 

Lifestyle and income 

10.7197ha 3 1 

Some will love the pool others will have their eye on all 

those sheds in this immaculately presented 4.1460 

hectare (more or less) lifestyle property. Set amongst 

established manicured grounds, the open plan living, 

dining and kitchen areas catch all-day sun and opens 

out onto a fabulous outdoor living area with a large 

heated swimming pool. Exceptionally well equipped 

for horses or grazing animals with well thought out 

paddock division and a five-bay shed with stables and 

an attached yard area, the second shed has two 

lockable bays for secure storage plus a large open bay 

area. 



3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch 


Ben Turner 027 530 1400 





Framed by the spectacular Southern Alps, this 10.71ha 

offers a lifestyle packed with opportunity. Two titles, 

an established peony growing operation, deer-fenced 

versatile pastures, an array of outbuildings and a 

successful year round Airbnb business. The 

refurbished traditional home has French doors 

opening to the deck and covered verandah. Minutes 

from Sheffield township, you’ll appreciate the iconic 

pie shop at the end of a day on the slopes, or venturing 

into the network of mountain trails. Potential exists for 

buyers to purchase the lots separately or together. 



1pm, Wed 27 Apr 2022 




Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 



NEW LISTING 

Springston 2 Everest Way 

Spacious in Springston 

Purchasers with an eye for location, convenience, and space will be immediately impressed with this 210sqm 

(approximately) four-bedroom, two-bathroom standalone home near the centre of Springston and close to the 

amenities at Lincoln. Open plan living and dining is immediately apparent, with plenty of windows creating a lightfilled 

space and large sliding doors opening seamlessly to the garden and patio area. A generous and well-designed 

wraparound kitchen and a considered layout that makes cooking and entertaining easy. All four bedrooms are 

generously sized, light-filled, and with built-in storage. The master bedroom offers a beautiful space that combines 

with the ensuite and walk-in wardrobe to create a private haven, while a separate family bathroom ensures a good 

separation of spaces. 

4 2 2 2 




Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz 



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Fix those minor defects 

Start out front, cleaning, clearing and decluttering 

the yard to make a good impression on buyers. 

It’s a rare house that doesn’t 

have defects. Even newly 

renovated ones can have features 

that detract for buyers. But there 

are ways for sellers to deflect 

attention from them without 

pretending they’re not there. The 

three main ways of dealing with 

defects are: 

1. Fix them. 

2. Draw the eye away from 

them. 

3. Use them as a selling point. 

Simple defects can be fixed easily. Start 

out front. Overgrown bushes can be 

trimmed, or replaced with a few matching 

plants, old fences and front doors can be 

painted or stained, and the paths cleaned. 

Do this even if a property is a do-up. 

You want to give the impression that 

buyers can move into the house and chip 

away at the work in their own time. 

If you have time and money, paint sills 

and eaves using accents. 

Inside, the first thing buyers see is the 

hallway, which can be brightened up with 

a lick of paint. The neutral paint trick can 

also be used to paint over dated wallpaper, 

completely changing the look and feel of a 

tired house. 

Bathrooms and kitchens are important 

to buyers, and the eye settles on vanities 

and benches. These can be resurfaced 

relatively quickly to give a modern look. 

If the seller can’t repaint or tile the 

bathroom bring in high quality matching 

towels, which become a feature in the 

room and draw the eye from the less than 

desirable walls and features. Nice vases 

and flowers will do the same. 

Replacing handles and knobs to draw 

attention away from the units themselves. 

This reduces the number of “I have to do 

this” thoughts in potential buyers’ minds. 

Drawing the eye away from a multitude 

of sins is exactly the thing to do. 

If you see an empty house the eye always 

goes to marks on the carpet and walls and 

this will lower the price expectation.” 

Drawing the eye to the furniture and 

furnishings, creates better flow, and de 

cluttering makes buyers feel the home 

would be a nice place to live in. 

Finally, good old fashioned elbow grease 

is essential in all properties to remove 

those sins that are simply cleanable. 

FARMS 

WANTED 

After recent sales we have a number 

of well-qualified, cashed-up purchasers 

looking for the following farm types: 

• Lease block - up to 500 hectares, suitable 

for grazing young dairy stock and cut and 

carry silage 

• Dairy farms 

• Foothills / high country 8,000 – 10,000 SU 

• Irrigated land, up to 300ha, suitable for 

mixed grazing and arable 

If you are considering selling or leasing 

please call Ben on a confidential basis. 

Ben Turner 

027 530 1400 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, 

LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

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ALL OVER 

SELWYN 

Andrew offers over two decades of experience as a real estate 

professional and has lived in the Selwyn region for over 40 years. 

A true vendors’ agent, Andrew’s main goal is to do the very best he can for 

his clients. With a solid and reliable reputation, and firm focus on integrity 

and values, Andrew offers complete transparency every step of the way. 

Give Andrew a call today for a confidential chat. 

Andrew Taylor 

027 435 5930 | andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz 


Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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[Edition datE] 

What do I need to know when 

selling for the first time? 

People are often so focused on what it takes 

to buy a property that the thought of selling 

it never occurs to them. Home ownership is 

embedded in New Zealanders’ DNA, but most 

people experience changes in their lifestyle, 

family circumstances or work situation that 

will make them want – or need – to move 

on. Whatever your reasons, it’s important to 

take the time to think about what you want 

to achieve from the sale before you start the 

process. 

“Many people find it hard to be objective 

about their first home and this can have an 

impact on decision making when it comes 

to sale time,” says the Real Estate Authority 

(REA). 

“In this situation it can be helpful to look at 

it as an investment from which you want to get 

the best possible return.” 

A good way to start the process is to get 

an idea of the property’s current market 

value – either by using online tools, paying 

for a registered valuation or getting a current 

market appraisal (CMA) from a licensed real 

estate agent. 

While friends and family make good 

sounding-boards, you can’t beat the advice and 

guidance you’ll get from trained, experienced 

professionals. Depending on your needs 

and the type of property you’re selling, your 

support team is likely to include a lawyer or 

conveyancer, along with possibly a valuer, an 

accountant (if you have used the property for 

business purposes) and an insurer or lender. 

The other key figure for most Kiwi home 

sellers is a licensed real estate agent. 

More than 90 per cent of residential 

properties in New Zealand are sold by licensed 

real estate agents, who work for the seller in 

return for a commission that’s usually based on 

a percentage of the sale price. 

“It’s important to choose your agent well 

– remember that you are trusting them with 

what’s likely to be your biggest financial asset. 

Ask around for recommendations in your area 

and feel free to ‘interview’ a few before you 

make your final decision. Don’t forget that you 

can negotiate with them on the costs and the 

range of the service they will provide you – 

talk to experienced friends or family or your 

lawyer if you’re not sure how to do this. Some 

will provide the full suite of services for you, 

others will require you to run your own open 

homes. You generally pay for what you get, you 

just need to decide what you want.” 

Some people rush into selling a property 

without thinking what costs are involved 

because they’re dazzled by the thought of a 

nice big cheque at the end. Talk to your bank 

or lender about what to expect – you may need 

to spend money on preparing the physical 

property for sale as well as paying legal fees, 

marketing and moving expenses. Talk to the 

real estate agent before embarking on any 

renovations as they will be able to tell you what 

buyers in your area expect. 

Have you thought about where you’ll live 

when the property is sold? Could you cope if a 

buyer wanted a short settlement date and you 

had to move out sooner than expected? These 

are all things to consider before you start the 

process. There’s more information at www. 

settled.govt.nz. 

It’s also crucial to remember your obligations 

as a seller. 

Whether you sell with an agent or privately, 

you must be upfront about any issues or 

information that could be relevant to a buyer. 

Is there a gang house next door? Are there 

any signs of watertightness issues? Is there 

a stream at the back of the property that 

threatens to inundate the house after a lot of 

rain? Do you have the necessary consents 

and compliance documents for any 

work that was done? If you’re not 

sure what to disclose, talk to 

your lawyer. 

The best rule of thumb is 

to imagine yourself in the 

shoes of a potential buyer 

and think how you would 

feel if you discovered 

the seller had not been 

entirely truthful. 

“If that’s not enough 

motivation, consider that a 

buyer may have the right to 

cancel the sale or renegotiate 

a reduced price if you have 

misrepresented anything to them. 

They may even be able to take you to 

court and claim damages.” 

Selling a property can be stressful, but 

it doesn’t have to be life-destroying. Be 

thoughtful about your decision-making, 

seek advice from the experts and 

remember why you’re moving on. 

For independent advice on buying or 

selling property, check out settled.govt. 

nz. 

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AUTUMN 

Seasonal change demands the Bayleys edge 

While the autumn winds have brought change to our 

national housing market, demand factors persist this 

season, and Bayleys experts are determined to deliver 

results, using our unique blend of insights, international 

networks and innovative marketing tools to give your 

property the edge this autumn. 

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Move 

Being a resident of the Selwyn District for over 10 years and before 

that living in Christchurch provides Jenessa with the insight and 

knowledge to give you the best service and advice in the area. 

Jenessa goes about her work with a professional and diligent ethic 

and is more than willing to go the extra mile to take the stress out of 

your move. 

For professional advice, a no obligation market appraisal or just a 

friendly chat about your real estate needs, call Jenessa today. 

Jenessa Duddy 

03 662 9933 | 021 383 813 

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Auctions 

THIS WEEK 

WED 13 APRIL 2:00 PM 

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB 

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH. 

(Unless sold prior) 

AUCTION 

Woodend Beach 62 Ferry Road 

Harcourts ID: HR5965 

Mike Brown 

021 461 986 

LIVE AUCTION STREAM 

www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz 

AUCTION 

Ohoka 77 Velino Place 

Harcourts ID: RG9705 

AUCTION 

Cheviot 11 Buckley Street 

Harcourts ID: RG9691 

Amanda Smith 

0274 222 648 

Linda Warren-Davey 

027 3000 145 

AUCTION 

Hanmer Springs 52 St James Avenue 

Harcourts ID: HS9954 

AUCTION 

West Melton 62 Iris Taylor Avenue 

Harcourts ID: RL2626 

Jackie Frame & Sue Mercer 

027 435 9810 | 027 4368 548 

Katie Harrison 

021 135 0887 

AUCTION 

Burnside 33 Banbury Street 

Harcourts ID: BF36899 

AUCTION 

Kaiapoi 9 McDougall Place 

Harcourts ID: KI9382 

Bill Dowle 

029 358 3175 

Liz Lewis 

027 453 0952 

AUCTION 

Woolston 10 Growers Lane 

Harcourts ID: HR5973 

AUCTION 

Christchurch Central G01/198 Gloucester Street 


Jimmy Pattinson 

022 548 5967 

Glen Young 

022 493 7037 

AUCTION 

Lincoln 23 Verdeco Boulevard 


AUCTION 

West Melton 27 Jacks Drive 

Harcourts ID: RL2633 

Glen Young 

022 493 7037 

Katie Harrison 

021 135 0887 

UPCOMING Auctions 

WED 20 APRIL 2:00 PM 

AUCTION 

Ilam 136 Maidstone Road 

Harcourts ID: LN3616 

AUCTION 

Prebbleton 26 Stationmasters Way 

Harcourts ID: LN3621 

Jan Green & Ross Mitchell 

027 222 8736 | 027 222 9495 

Jan Green 

027 222 8736 

On average we have over 400 people viewing our online auctions every week. 

Your home for local property 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Four Seasons Realty

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[Edition datE] 

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Show homes 

the ultimate way to shop around 

Across the selwyn district, we are blessed with an 

extensive array of very good quality show homes. 

Building companies build show homes 

to demonstrate their workmanship, 

display innovative design ideas and 

present a snapshot into a new and 

luxurious lifestyle, featuring all the 

latest in materials, fittings and fixtures. 

A show home can inspire you in a way 

nothing else can. You can absorb the 

ambiance they present and admire the 

innovative techniques, new materials 

and technology. 

You can ask questions, take notes 

and compare. You can see at a glance 

features you would love to emulate or 

would avoid when building your home. 

Best of all, you ;will see the building 

companies’ attention to detail. 

Show homes are the perfect way to get 

a good idea of pricing, discover good 

quality and value, learn about superior 

use of space, future-proofing, ongoing 

maintenance and long-term returns. 

So what are you waiting for? Check 

out our maps, grab a notepad and 

pencil and begin the exciting project of 

building your own home. 

Showhome 

Guide 

LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? 

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

Signature Homes 

Faringdon 

47 & 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

Both Open Wed to Sun 12pm-4pm 

Show Room/Office: 

31 Watts Road, Sockburn 

Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 

0800 8444 88 or 03 342 7788 

www.signature.co.nz 

Faringdon, 47 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

SHOWHOMES 

Both showhomes 

Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm 

Faringdon, 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston 

SHOWrOOM / OfficE 

31 Watts Road, Sockburn 

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

0800 844 488 

signature.co.nz 


West Melton 74 Alpineview 

Versatile country living 

5 2 2 2 

Create the lifestyle you’ve been looking for on this versatile property. Country living this close to town truly offers 

the very best of both worlds with both Rolleston and West Melton townships less than 10 minutes away and 

Christchurch CBD half an hour from your doorstep. Set on 4.0521 hectares, featuring two bathrooms and two 

kitchens offering up an array of possibilities for accommodating extended family and friends. Family fun and hours 

of entertaining on the spacious deck and outdoor pool. A double garage plus a second separate garage with a 

workshop takes care of storage and provides ample space for projects and hobbies. The property is divided into 

several paddocks and includes a hayshed and wooden yards making it an excellent proposition for those keen on 

keeping horses, pets or grazing animals. 





Ben Turner 027 530 1400 




WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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A large, quality home sited in a private and established 

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

Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City. 

The home features four bedr oms (master with 

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

and living along with formal dining, lounge and 

conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large 

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care 

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging, 

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and 

security system are just a few of the many extras on 

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone 

spacious office/studio that gives options for 

those who require a dedicated work from home space 

or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative. 

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections, 

this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being 

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

Selwyn Times 

Auction (unless sold prior) 

Thursday 19 October, 2pm 

411 Blenheim Road 

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164 

Karen Hennessy 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

Mobile: 027 967 0186 

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

W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017 

Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging 

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

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

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

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

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

spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen 

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

together with define dining, living & study spaces that 

The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden 

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

bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms, 

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat 

featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe 

system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with 

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

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

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

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

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

2 heat pumps. 

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

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

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

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

premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it 

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

www.flemington.co.nz 

DeaDline Sale: 

Closing 4pm on Monday 

11th June 2018 


rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148 


Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton 

Sarah Booth 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 527 8258 

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 224 4733 

Lincoln - 03 325 7299 

Ro leston - 03 347 9988 

West Melton - 03 347 9933 

THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S 

W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018 


Licensed (REAA 2 08) 

Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections 

in the Selwyn District 

Getting the most out 

of show home visits 

Once you’ve decided to build a new 

home, there is nothing more exciting 

than visiting local show homes. These 

newly built homes are open to the 

public to show off the company’s design 

skills and craftsmanship. 

There is much to think about when 

building a new home and with so many 

building companies on the market, 

you will find that each show home has 

something different to offer. 

So how do you make the most out of 

your show home visits? Check out our 

six tips below to help you … 

1. Before you head out to visit show 

homes, make a list of the must-haves 

you want to have in your new home i.e. 

four bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate 

lounge, open plan living, etc. However, 

it does also pay to keep your mind and 

options open – as you see and discover 

the different design elements that are 

available, you may find you change your 

mind – not once but several times. 

2. When you get to the show home, 

take note of how the home looks from 

the street – first impressions count; 

consider how it sits on the section and 

whether it has that instant wow factor. 

3. When you meet the sales person, 

ask for a brochure about the home and 

as you wander through take note of 

how it makes you feel and which areas 

are getting the sun; look at the quality 

of workmanship and finishing details. 

Consider these questions as you walk 

through – does the floorplan flow easily; 

is there enough storage space, is the 

kitchen big enough; can you close off 

living spaces; and if you have a growing 

family, are the bathrooms big enough 

and functional. Can see yourself living 

there, does the overall design suit your 

lifestyle and that of your family? 

4. Use your phone to take photos 

of areas and design elements that you 

like i.e. roof style, windows, exterior 

cladding, kitchen, laundry, bathroom. 

etc. Take closeups of fixtures and fittings 

i.e. tapware, flooring, door handles – 

anything that appeals to you. 

5. Before you leave find out the costs 

involved – what is included and what 

isn’t; are you purchasing a build only or 

a land and home package; and whether 

elements of the design can be changed 

to suit your needs – these may come at 

an extra cost so be aware of this before 

you decide you start making drastic 

changes to the original plan. 

6. Finally rate your experience – 

was the salesperson friendly and 

approachable; did all your questions get 

answered or offered to be followed up; 

were you given a good understanding 

of the company’s building process; 

and is the company reputable and 

longstanding? 

These are just a few things to think 

about as you visit each show home. 

Above all, you will want to choose 

a company that offers you a quality 

building option that you can afford, 

a home you absolutely love, and one 

that is reputable, has a professional 

approach, and you are happy to invest 

with. 

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY 

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT 

INSIDE 

Quality Home, Private Setting, Sought After Location 

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

fresco’ entertaining area. 

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

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

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This Week’s 

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Wednesday 13th April 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 

4 Monet Vale, Rolleston 

Ray White Town & Lifestyle 

3.30pm – 4.00pm 

56 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln 

Bayleys Canterbury 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 

54 Thornborough Drive, Rolleston 


12.00pm – 12.30pm 

8 Clydesdale Way, Lincoln 


12.30pm – 1.00pm 

153 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Harcourts 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 

1058 Springs Road, Lincoln 

Property Brokers 

Sunday 17th April 

2.30pm – 3.30pm 

168 Southfield Drive, Lincoln 

Harcourts 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 

10 Weston Way, Lincoln 


2.00pm – 2.45pm 

2 Marliece Street, Rolleston 

Harcourts 

5.00pm – 5.30pm 

2 Laird Place, West Melton 


12.15pm – 12.45pm 

47 Granite Drive, Rolleston 


Monday 18th April 

5.00pm – 5.30pm 

5.15pm – 6.00pm 

21 George Street, Rolleston 


15 Moreton Green, Rolleston 

Harcourts 

12.30pm – 1.00pm 

12.30pm – 1.00pm 

28 Territory Street, Rolleston 


153 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

Harcourts 

11.00am – 11.45am 

11.30am – 12.00pm 

86 Liffey Springs Drive, Lincoln 

Harcourts 

31 Irvines Track, Halswell 


Thursday 14th April 

12.30pm – 1.00pm 

30 Castleton Drive, Rolleston 


11.30am – 12.00pm 

17 Old Red Barn Road, Halswell 


11.00am – 11.45am 


Harcourts 

12.30pm – 1.00pm 

41 Cobra Street, Halswell 


12.00pm – 12.30pm 

768 Selwyn Road, Rolleston 


12.00pm – 12.30pm 

12.00pm – 12.30pm 

4.30pm – 5.15pm 

5.00pm – 5.30pm 

6 Forbes Road, Tai Tapu 


8 Clydesdale Way, Lincoln 


1058 Springs Road, Lincoln 


10 Weston Way, Lincoln 


1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.00pm – 2.00pm 

1.15pm – 1.45pm 

1.15pm – 1.45pm 

1.30pm – 2.00pm 

4 Willetts Way, Rolleston 


439 Ridge Road, Tai Tapu 


143 Telegraph Road, Burnham 


93 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston 


21 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston 


12.00pm – 12.30pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

4 Bethany Road, Rolleston 


747 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


7 Landor Common, Rolleston 


3 Sandhurst Drive, Rolleston 


Saturday 16th April 

1.30pm – 2.00pm 

3 Breton Common, Rolleston 


1.00pm – 1.30pm 

35 Quartz Drive, Rolleston 


11.00am – 11.30am 

2 Laird Place, West Melton 


1.30pm – 2.00pm 

12 Brittan Drive, Rolleston 

Harcourts 

1.00pm – 1.30pm 

28 Phillippa Drive, Rolleston 


11.00am – 11.30am 

6 Forbes Road, Tai Tapu 


2.00pm – 2.30pm 

66 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln 

Harcourts 

2.00pm – 2.30pm 

36 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston 


11.00am – 11.30am 

24 Rochester Crescent, Rolleston 


2.15pm – 2.45pm 

32 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston 


2.00pm – 2.30pm 

63 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston 


11.00am – 11.30am 

62 Stanford Way, Rolleston 


2.15pm – 2.45pm 

41 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston 


2.00pm – 2.30pm 

8 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston 


11.00am – 11.30am 

14 Hasendene Drive, Lincoln 


2.15pm – 2.45pm 

42 Territory Street, Rolleston 


2.00pm – 2.30pm 

2 Everest Way, Springston 


11.00am – 11.30am 

9 Anson Street, Kirwee 

Harcourts 

2.30pm – 3.00pm 

12 Cressida Close, Rolleston 


3.00pm – 3.30pm 

26 Sherborne Drive, Rolleston 


11.00am – 11.45am 


Harcourts 

3.15pm – 4.00pm 

15 Moreton Green, Rolleston 

Harcourts 

3.15pm – 4.00pm 

412 Drain Road, Doyleston 


11.30am – 12.00pm 

54 Thornborough Drive, Rolleston 


3.00pm – 3.30pm 

31 Sherborne Drive, Rolleston 


3.30pm – 4.00pm 

21 George Street, Rolleston 


CHECK OUT THE SELWYN TIMES PROPERTY DIRECTORY EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE BEST OF PROPERTY IN THE SELWYN DISTRICT 

For full details of all 

Open Homes, please 

contact the Real 

Estate companies 

RAY WHITE 

Rolleston 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

West Melton 03 347 9933 

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

Lincoln 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

PROPERTY BROKERS 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 


Darfield 03 975 4506 

Leeston 03 929 0306 

Lincoln 03 595 6954 

HARCOURTS 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Hornby 03 349 9919 


Lincoln 03 662 9933 

BAYLEYS 

www.bayleys.co.nz 

Rolleston +64 3 347 9949 

Darfield +64 3 9754559 

Leeston +64 3 324 3704 

Christchurch +64 3 375 4700

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