Selwyn_Times: May 11, 2022

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Call for council to reject
big Lincoln housing plan
• By Susan Sandys
LINCOLN residents opposed
to a controversial Carter
Group proposal to build
1710 homes on rural land are
calling on councillors to reject
a hearing commissioner’s
recommendation.
However, the district council
is likely to adopt the recommendation
and approve Carter
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for 190ha to the immediate
south of the Te Whāriki and
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to the east and west of
Springs Rd, and to the north of
Collins Rd.
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South housing development has been given the
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targeted
by thieves
• By Susan Sandys
THIEVES ARE stealing gas hot
water systems from the exterior
of homes and businesses, causing
dangerous gas leaks.
There has been a recent spike
in the thefts, particularly across
Lincoln and Prebbleton, with
police being called
to several incidents
a week.
“Timings tend
to be during the
hours of darkness
and some victims
have been targeted
while they have
been at home,”
Ben
Rutherford
Constable Ben Rutherford said.
Thieves generally removed the
gas hot water systems – which
are usually located in unsecured
cabinets on the external walls of
buildings – in a matter of minutes
either by hand or with basic tools.
Rutherford said the units cost
about $1800 each to buy and
install. It is believed the thieves
are using the units at other
dwellings, rather than breaking
them down to sell for scrap.
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Lincoln is poised to become
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Hearings panel Commissoner
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recommended the district
council gives the thumbs-up
to the huge Lincoln South
1700-home residential development
(page 1).
Many in Lincoln were
against it, saying the town is
getting too big too quickly
and infrastructure to
support the growth won’t
keep up.
But Caldwell believes
the developers, the Carter
Group, which also wants
to develop big blocks of
housing in other parts of
the district, has adequately
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answered those concerns.
District councillors will
now vote on Caldwell’s
recommendation.
Time will tell whether
their decision becomes a
factor in how votes are cast
at the local body elections in
October.
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In Brief
• By Jonathan Leask
MAYOR SAM Broughton says
ratepayers may end up carrying
the burden of funding other
councils’ infrastructure under
the Three Waters reforms.
The latest announcement
made April 29 from Local
Government Minister Nanaia
Mahuta and Minister for Infrastructure
Grant Robertson failed
to impress both
Broughton and
fellow Canterbury
mayor
Neil Brown
of Ashburton
District.
The ministers
Sam
Broughton
solidified the
governance
structure for
the proposed reforms by announcing
acceptance of the
majority of a working group’s
recommendations, including
council shareholding and cogovernance.
The two mayors remain
concerned their ratepayers won’t
benefit from the Three Waters
reforms and will instead be left
to subsidise other communities.
Broughton was pleased to see
the Government had listened to
a working group’s recommendations,
but said “the benefit to
Selwyn is yet to be proven.”
“What they are trying to do
for the country are things we
did in Selwyn five or six years
ago, so we will end up paying for
lots of things that will happen in
other places to begin with,” he
said.
Broughton criticised the
“pretty broad stroke” of assigning
shares based on population.
“It doesn’t take into account
the quality of infrastructure, the
number of resource consents
you hold, there is so much you
can get into,” he said.
What it does do, Broughton
said, was confirm council ownership.
Both mayors said the goal of
the reforms was not the issue,
rather the structure in which
it was proposed was what was
meeting opposition.
With some greater clarity
provided on the governance
structure, both mayors will be
keeping a close eye on the next
tranche of work which will
determine how the reforms will
operate and how the funding
model will work.
Three Waters funding concern
DROUGHT THREAT
Brown said the latest Three
Waters announcement still left
more questions than answers.
The main question was still if
Ashburton ratepayers would be
any better off, Brown said.
“The ratepayers using the
services, are they going to be any
better off under this [reform] – I
think not. The water will be the
same as what it has been, but
they’ll notice it in their bills they
get from three waters,” Brown
said.
“That higher bill will then go
to subsidising other communities.”
Brown said from the information
so far, the new entities
would have a higher borrowing
capacity and would double the
number of staff and contractors
doing the work.
“The numbers don’t appear to
stack up.”
Brown still believed the
Government needs to give
the drinking water regulator
– Taumata Arowai – time to
settle in and give councils an
indication of the scale of work
they faced, before moving to the
next phase.
The ministers suggested the
Government intends to surge
forward towards the previously
planned July 2024 handover.
– Jonathan Leask is a
Local Democracy Reporter
The threat of autumn drought
looms in eastern Selwyn,
following dry weather patterns
dominating throughout the
season. NIWA’s weekly Hotspot
Watch released on Friday
showed South Island hotspots
are currently located in coastal
Selwyn and Ashburton districts,
along with parts of southern
Canterbury and interior Otago.
Regions experiencing significant
soil moisture deficits are deemed
hotspots. Persistent hotspot
regions have the potential to
develop into drought.
HOUSE FIRE
Rodents chewing through
electrical wire insulation are
believed to be behind a house
fire at Motukarara. Occupants of
the renovated villa were alerted
to the fire in the roof by the
smell of smoke and activation
of smoke alarms. Lincoln
Volunteer Fire Brigade members
extinguished the blaze, about
9.30pm Tuesday last week. The
fire caused moderate damage
through the roof and ceiling.Fire
and Emergency New Zealand
specialist fire investigator Bruce
Irvine said the change of season
to winter could see more rodents
accessing roof spaces. “This is
the time of year people should be
baiting and preventing rodents
getting into their roofs,” he said.
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Contractor killed in tragic loader accident
• By Susan Sandys
A HARDWORKING Tai Tapu
contractor who died after being
trapped under a loader has been
remembered as a real character
and community figure.
Ralph Ogg, 71, was at his home
when the tragic accident happened
on April 22. He had been
using the loader to shift firewood.
It is believed he may have
been working under the loader
which had been leaking oil.
A celebration of Ralph’s life
was held last Tuesday at the Tai
Tapu Community Centre.
Ralph was remembered as “the
unofficial mayor of Tai Tapu”
and “a glass half-full kind of
guy”.
He was a great Kiwi bloke,
who was a dedicated grandfather
and family man. He was also a
storyteller whose tales got more
entertaining with every rendition.
“He’s crammed 140 years into
70 years,” said Tom McKay, who
paid tribute to his lifelong friend.
Ralph also had a highly competitive
streak, which surfaced
at a young age when he excelled
in primary school sports at Tai
Tapu and then at Lincoln High
School. He took a job at the
Pyne Gould Guinness office
in Christchurch after leaving
school.
“He didn’t last long there,
inside was no good to him,”
McKay said.
He came home to Tai Tapu
to work on a farm and around
the area. He thrived in his new
outdoor roles, building tracks
on hill country, shearing sheep
and working for a transport
company.
Ralph took over the garage at
Tai Tapu and establish his successful
high profile contracting
business, Ralph Ogg Contracting.
He and his first wife Carolyn
had three children together.
Ralph became a popular character
around the township, always
seen out and about with his
truck and his digger.
Following in the footsteps of
his father Stan, who helped with
projects at Rhodes Park Domain,
Ralph put in hundreds of voluntary
hours removing trees on a
digger at the domain where the
Tai Tapu Community Centre
was built in recent years.
Family member Bob Davidson
recalled community members
organising for Stan’s work to
be recognised with a plaque at
FAMILY: Ralph Ogg
(far left) with his
sister Janet Mulligan
and brother Jeff Ogg.
Above – About 600
people turned out
for Ralph Ogg’s
funeral at the Tai
Tapu Community
Centre.
the domain, without Ralph’s
knowledge.
“He was chuffed when we
showed him, he shed a tear,”
Davidson said.
His commitment to work was
legendary. He had high expertise
when it came to operating his
digger, combined with his own
creative approach and always
getting the job done. And he always
brought a sense of humour
with him.
Davidson said he learned a lot
from Ralph about how to operate
machinery.
He recalled one occasion when
he asked Ralph to make sure he
didn’t hit an underground pipe.
Ralph told him not to worry, as
he had a “locator centre” on his
digger. Davidson asked what that
was and Ralph replied: “I just
dig until I see a small jet of water
shoot up.”
Work also brought its challenges,
and Ralph was known
for the odd mishap. One of these
incidents involved a chainsaw
and another an angle-grinder,
resulting in trips to hospital.
Ralph had the same highenergy
approach to sports and
hobbies.
He represented Ellesmere in
all rugby grades, and played for
the Canterbury under-18s and
Canterbury Country seniors. He
continued to play competitively
until about 40.
One of his early passions
was rallying. He competed in
events throughout the South
Island.
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remembered as ‘glass half-full kind of guy’
PASSIONS: Jet-boating was one of Ralph Ogg’s many pastimes. He was also called on to
help with work and community projects due to his expertise in operating a digger.
One event at the Ashley sprints
saw him display cunning tactics
to allow him and his teammate
to cut a corner. They had aimed
their Datsun at a pre-determined
spot in the distance, allowing it
to become airborne then landing
on the home strait.
“With this move, they picked
up enough time to win the rally
by a few seconds,” McKay said.
Ralph was also involved in a
race horse syndicate, but later
swapped his share for a pub meat
tray raffle prize.
“And always claimed he was
thousands of dollars up as a
result,” McKay said.
He had more success with
jet-boat racing, winning events
throughout the South Island.
In his later years, Ralph’s
passion for model yachts grew.
Stepson Will Davidson said
the family was thankful for the
day Ralph was introduced to the
relatively sedate sport.
“This was Ralph’s safest hobby,
he became obsessed.”
He was a great family man and
lit up the life of Will’s mother,
Carolyn Davidson, who was
Ralph’s second wife.
His new family soon found
out his commitment to his
contracting business, supporting
locals and community projects,
and his sports and hobbies,
was balanced with a complete
lack of dedication to domestic
household tasks.
“He would say: ‘Don’t get good
at jobs you don’t want to do’.”
Will said his stepdad had been
a great mentor as they worked
in contracting together and
helped him establish in his own
business after selling him some
equipment. Will said Ralph
always had a smile on his face
and he had a huge heart. He was
also a visionary when it came to
running his contracting business
and doing community work.
HONOUR: Ralph Ogg was “chuffed” when he found out his
dad Stan had been recognised with a plaque for his work to
establish Rhodes Park Domain.
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•From page 1
“The hot water units are able
to be reinstalled easily so can
be sold second-hand quickly,”
Rutherford said.
Police sometimes found the
units removed with the gas still
on, posing a risk to occupiers
of the targeted homes and
businesses. He advised anyone
who has had their hot water
unit stolen to turn the gas off
immediately and call 111 or 105
to report the theft. They should
also phone a qualified gas fitter/
plumber to make sure there was
no risk of a gas leak or explosion.
He said owners of residential
and commercial buildings fitted
with the units should take
preventative measures, such as
ensuring the cabinet is secured
with additional locks and installing
CCTV cameras and good
exterior lighting.
“Doing anything that will take
the offenders longer to remove
the unit will deter them and prevent
people in our communities
becoming victims,” Rutherford
said.
He recommended securing
the unit to the wall of the house
with extra bolts and placing large
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without hot water.
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make it difficult to open.
Rutherford encouraged people
to report any suspicious activity
and keep an eye on each other’s
properties.
He said anyone who sees a unit
for sale on Facebook marketplace,
Trade Me or other online
platforms should report it to police
if the listing looks suspicious.
“Police are continuing to
conduct high-visibility patrols in
areas which have been targeted
when time and resourcing allows
to deter any future thefts,”
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• By Susan Sandys
A HORORATA resident has told
drone operators their machines
will be “shot out of the sky”
if they are seen over private
property.
The resident, who did not want
to be named, told the Selwyn
Times her threat on the Hororata
Community Facebook page last
week was not serious.
“It was just a warning,” she said.
The woman was aware it was
illegal to shoot at drones, just as it
was illegal to operate drones over
properties without the property
owners’ consent.
She said a friend of hers on a
rural property asked her to put
the general warning on Facebook.
This resident, who had also not
wanted to be identified, felt their
property may be being scoped out
by thieves when they noticed a
drone flying overhead.
She had also heard reports of
drones over other properties.
“People are getting suspicious
that someone is scoping the area,”
the woman said.
Civil Aviation Authority rules
state drone users need consent
of property owners before flying
above those properties.
Senior Sergeant Stephen
McDaniel said drones could be
easily purchased by a variety of
Wednesday May 11 2022 Selwyn Times
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“They are also used by a number
of companies and services,
for example, roading, fire service,
police, roofing contractors, power
line companies, just to name a
few,” McDaniel said.
He said there was no evidence
to support they were being used
to “case” addresses.
“As for shooting these drones
down, I would state no prudent
firearms licence holder would do
this.”
Henderson Reeves law firm
advises on its website that
anyone shooting down a drone
would open themselves up
to prosecution under several
laws. Anyone wanting to make
a complaint about a drone on
their property should either
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Commissioner’s decision
met with disappointment
• From page 1
The plan was originally
for 2000 homes, but the
number of sections has
been reduced, alongside
other improvements being
made, including roading,
provision of additional
business zones and potentially
a new primary school.
An initial road link
through Liffey Springs
has been deleted, while
traffic signals will have to
installed at Springs Rd/
Ellesmere Junction Rd/
Gerald St, seal widening
undertaken on the Lincoln
South connection with
Moirs Lane and Ellesmere
Rd and pedestrian and
cycle crossing on Springs
Rd installed on the Lincoln
University road frontage.
Many of the improvements
are to be funded by the
developer, and to be completed
before homes are
occupied.
Nevertheless, many
residents in the township
remain opposed.
Spokesperson for a group
which organised a community
meeting last year, Sam
Elder, said she and fellow
members were “extremely
disappointed” to see that
hearing Commissioner
David Caldwell’s draft
recommendation, released
last week, recommends the
district council approve the
application.
Elder said it was “a slap
in the face” to the Lincoln
community, which had
made its opposition to
Sam Elder
the rezoning application,
named Plan Change 69,
clear by opposing it in the
submissions process.
There were about 255
submissions to the proposal,
the majority of which
were in opposition.
“If developers can
build here, they can build
anywhere,” Elder said,
referring to the problems
raised by submitters. These
included loss of agricultural
soils, flood hazard,
ecological pressure, pressure
on infrastructure and
lack of schooling.
Springs Ward councillor
Grant Miller said on the
basis of the commissioner
having thoroughly addressed
submitters’ concerns,
he would be likely to
support the recommendation.
With regard to Lincoln
losing productive agricultural
land, he said while a
portion of the PC69 land
was considered to have
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versatile soils, by the same
token there would be more
increased public green
spaces and attractive urban
environment that Lincoln
was already renowned for.
“It’s a delicate trade off,
and the commissioner has
spent a lot of time thinking
about this, it hasn’t been a
rush decision,” Miller said.
With regard to schooling,
Miller understood Carter
Group was in discussion
with the Ministry of
Education about a further
primary school in the
area should it be required.
Additionally, expansion
of Lincoln could result
in Lincoln High School
getting a desired upgrade
and rebuild sooner than
expected.
The recommendation is
currently in draft form, as
the commissioner sought
further input on specific
points in the draft, which
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• By Devon Bolger
FIRE CREWS worked to
free a person trapped after
a crash in Rolleston on
Monday morning.
Emergency services were
called to the crash at the
intersection of Wards and
Sandy Knolls Rds at about
7.30am.
A Fire and Emergency
NZ spokesperson said
extraction tools had to be
used to free them. A St
John spokesperson said
they sent two ambulances
and one rapid response
vehicle to the scene.
Two patients were
being treated – one in a
serious condition and one
in a moderate condition
– and are expected
to be transported to
Christchurch Hospital.
—NZ Herald

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The 1960s jigger was
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last week and will be
housed at the council
offices temporarily, before
eventually being moved to
a permanent home in the
new Rolleston town centre.
Mayor Sam Broughton
said the jigger is part of
an important project that
celebrates the district’s history
and heritage.
“Rail is a huge part of
Selwyn’s story. Our main
town, Rolleston, sits at the
junction of the midland
and main south lines and
traces its foundation as a
town to the opening of the
railway terminus in October
1866,” he said.
“As we’ve been developing
our new town centre
we’ve had a focus on capturing
what’s important
about Selwyn’s history
– and the railway is a key
element.
“We’ve been delighted
to partner with KiwiRail
to see the jigger restored
and presented to the district.
Eventually it will be
displayed in the new town
centre, near Te Ara Ātea,
to recognise the district’s
rail heritage and to honour
the workers who built the
midland and main south
lines.”
The jigger has been
painstakingly restored by
KiwiRail engineers and
residents Graham Lawn,
Ian Dixon and Danny
Leonard.
The restored jigger is
Lawn’s pride and joy. He
comes from a rail family
and remembers travelling
up and down the line with
his father on the jiggers.
“My dad worked in rail
as a signals maintainer
and both my sisters and
my two sons have also
worked in rail. Very soon
with my service we will be
celebrating 100 years in
rail as a family,” he said.
“That’s why when I was
asked to do this project, I
didn’t hesitate. It’s an icon
for Rolleston, as well as for
KiwiRail. I want families
to be able to view the jigger
and read and learn about
the history of rail.”
With the disruptions
caused by Covid-19, it took
three years for the trio to
restore the jigger. Lawn,
who has lived in Rolleston
since 2006, is proud
of the project because
of the rail connection
and its personal
significance. Jiggers have
been part of New Zealand’s
history since the early
days of rail, providing
transport for workers
undertaking track repairs
and inspections.
In the late 1800s jiggers,
also known also as
velocipedes, were operated
by hand and motorised
models were introduced in
the mid-1900s. They were
eventually withdrawn in
the 1980s, and replaced
by road vehicles with rail
wheels fitted.
This jigger was built for
use on the midland line in
the 1960s. It has a petrol
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gear box and was designed
to carry four people.
It carries the identity
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signifying the Ways and
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Zealand Railways and
showing it was the 40th
jigger of that model built.
The jigger sat unused in
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railway station until it was
recovered in 2019.
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• By Susan Sandys
CHARITABLE organisation
Selwyn Parenting Network
is hosting its first dedicated
Selwyn Parenting Week,
beginning Monday next
week.
Its showcase event is Let’s
Discuss the Tough Stuff, 7pm
Tuesday. It will have a panel of
I THOUGHT I would write
to completely agree that trains
into Christchurch are an
absolute must, and should be
investigated now. They should
be considered for any future
transport adaptations or
planning.
Coming from London, it is
vital as Rolleston grows that
this is considered as a viable
way to get to Christchurch. If
not now, then in the future.
There is the station there
already, so why would this not
be considered? It will also have
potential to include a train
from Ashburton in the future
as well.
-Mark Rickwood,
Rolleston
The weeks after the
Christchurch quake I was
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experts discussing the issues
adolescents and their families
deal with, ranging from drugs
and alcohol to anger and risky
behaviours.
Organisers expect the free
event to be popular, and hope
to organise a bigger venue
than Te Ara Ātea, where it
was initially planned to
be held.
pressing the councils and
local MPs to create a corridor
(buy and set aside land) in
Christchurch central for a station
and light rail for the city.
It was frustrating trying to
engage with these people, so I
gave up.
I have also fought to set up
a luxury coach service from
Rolleston (pick-ups start in
Rakaia and stop in Rolleston)
as an express service to
Christchurch central for peak
commuting times.
NEWS/LETTERS 13
Parenting week expects crowd
Experts will include Selwyn
youth aid officer Bruce Ward,
Child Behaviour Service
founder Karen Campbell,
clinical psychologist Catherine
Gallagher, St Thomas of
Canterbury principal Steve
Hart, and Selwyn Family
Intervention Team senior
constable Tony Beaumont.
Spokesperson Kate Webb
400m radius: 5min walk
800m radius: 10min walk
I had a luxury coach
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companies were interested
in funding seats for their
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But, as the coach company
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etc and would not give approval
unless the route went
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Politically ECan were in
trouble as they had spent a
fortune building a terminal
in Riccarton (why is totally
said the evening – among
about 15 workshops, talks
and other events throughout
the week – would include a
question time section.
“Our aim is to empower
parents with interventions
that can potentially help, and
provide a framework around
what actions they can take,”
Webb said.
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Context Diagram
CONCEPT PLAN:
Carter Group
is proposing a
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an emphasis on
commuter rail.
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beyond me, as it’s the slowest
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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
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Wednesday May 11 2022 Selwyn Times
NEWS 15
Legal Matters
Ensuring a smooth move
for Dairy Day 2022/2023
CLOSE CALL: Hunter Lowe was second in both the mallard and paradise
duck calling categories.
PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE
Pitch makes perfect
• By John Cosgrove
A BIT of a quack or two.
Contestants who managed a good
mimic were on the mark when the Lincoln
University Hunting Club held its annual
duck calling competition at The Famous
Grouse Hotel last week.
Organiser Tom Whiting said the club
wanted to create a bit of a buzz to get
everyone excited prior to start of the 2022
duck hunting season on Saturday.
“We’ve done it on and off for the past
seven years and it’s a great fundraiser for
the club, as everyone has a lot of fun trying
to pitch the perfect duck call,” he said.
“It gives everyone a bit of the taste of
what’s needed for opening weekend. After
all, they’ve been waiting since the season
finished last year to get back out to the
lakes and rivers.”
He said the large crowd offered up a lot
of loud and annoying noise as they tried
their hand at winning prizes for the best
paradise, hen and goose calls.
Whiting, a bachelor of agricultural commerce
student, said he had enjoyed being
a duck hunter ever since his grandfather
took him on his first hunt as a 13-year-old
on the banks of the Waimakariri River.
“It’s being able to trick a wild animal
that you’re the real thing, to get them
thinking that they’re going to a safe place.
“It is also pretty cool to be able to communicate
with wildlife using the vocal
skills that you’ve built up over the
years,” he said.
Reigning champion mallard and goose
caller Braedyn McKenzie, of Rolleston,
said the secret of a good duck call was
practise.
“Use your diaphragm, don’t use your
mouth, just use your diaphragm and
breathe deep.
“A good caller should always practise,
practise and practise some more, go anywhere
and just practise,” he said.
McKenzie loves shooting and said duck
hunting was all about planning your hunt.
“Go out in the days and weeks before the
season opens and look at what the ducks
are doing, what times of the day are they
moving away or coming back. They have a
rhythm, and a good hunter needs to know
that,” McKenzie said.
“Time behind the glass pays off.
“Last year’s season started three weeks
later due to Covid so there will be a lot
more birds out there this season, but sadly
there is also a lot more water out there
compared to the last couple of years so the
birds will be much more spread out, making
the hunting a wee bit harder,” he said.
On the night McKenzie picked up the
mallard and goose calling categories,
while Hunter Rowbothom snared the
paradise duck section.
Whiting said the judges were impressed
with the competitiveness and quality of
the callers entered.
• Watch the video on starnews.
co.nz
1 June annually marks the first
day of the dairy season. Whilst
many are hunkering down for
winter, thousands of dairy families,
sharemilkers, contract milkers and
employees are moving to new farms
to commence new enterprises,
employment and milking contracts.
Such movement of people,
their possessions, livestock and
machinery is a critical part of the
dairy industry and is commonly
known as “Dairy Day”.
To ensure Dairy Day runs smoothly
for all involved significant planning
and preparation is undertaken in
the preceding months. Therefore,
despite its name, even the physical
aspect of Dairy Day takes far longer
than just 24 hours with farms
starting the move before, during or
after 1 June.
Farmers need to be pre-planning
early to make sure their move
goes smoothly which includes all
the things that go with a farm; the
livestock, plant and machinery,
water, consents and supplementary
feed to name a few.
1 June also marks the date many
farms and cows are bought and
sold annually. Often the farms
are advertised for sale around
October of each year once calving
is complete. This means contract
negotiation, financing, and due
diligence with a clear deadline
that cannot be deferred. It is
often an exciting time within the
dairy industry as farm owners
progress their careers and realise
opportunities. We encourage early
contact with us so we can ensure
you are in the best position to
succeed.
Dairy Day transactions are
always multifaceted, with key
considerations, not limited to, but
including:
• Environmental Management;
• Accountancy Advice (e.g. utilising
the purchase price allocation
addendum, value of feed, stock,
and machinery);
• Transfer (and splitting where
appropriate) of Water Rights and
Consents;
• Irrigation Share Transfers;
• Due Diligence and Vendor
Warranties;
• Existing Leasehold Arrangements;
• Employment Contracts; and
• Sharemilking Contracts.
Our lawyers are well practised when
it comes to the transactional and
regulatory requirements needing to
be met. We have an excellent team
of lawyers specialising in providing
top service to Primary Industry
clients. We are available to provide
advice on Dairy Day and all farming
matters.
Please contact us to make an appointment
in one of the four convenient office locations
Darfield • Ashburton • Rolleston • Christchurch
COMEBACK:
Last year’s
champion
caller Braedyn
McKenzie
demonstrates
a paradise
duck call.
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Email: kate.warren@tp.co.nz
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Christchurch office: 03 374 9999
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18 Selwyn Times Wednesday May 11 2022
Last week to have your
say on the Annual Plan
Next week is the last week to have your say on the Council’s
plans for the next 12 months.
Consultation on the Council’s Draft Annual Plan is open
until Thursday 19 May.
The majority of the proposed work plan was set in
consultation with the community through last year’s
Long-Term Plan 2021-2031.
To deliver those services and facilities the plan proposes
committing $91m to capital projects over the next 12 months – including
$20.2m in water supply projects; $21.6m in wastewater projects; and $20.4m
in transportation projects across our growing district.
The Draft Annual Plan is a chance to check in with the community about those plans and seek your
feedback on four new or changed projects:
• a change in proposal for the funding of the Hororātā Community Hub,
• closure of parts of the Upper Ellesmere Water Race,
• changes to water race rating across the district, and
• a proposal for investing in biodiversity through a $20 Ecological Enhancement targeted rate and
harmonisation of Land Drainage rates.
The proposed average rates increase is 6%, slightly higher than the 4.9% increase forecast in the
Long-Term Plan. Since the Long-Term Plan was agreed the increase of inflation and other pressures
on supply chain, changes in government legislation and an increased demand on services have
increased the cost of delivering the services agreed with the community.
The exact rate rise will vary for each individual property, but you can find out more examples of how
the proposed rates rise would affect you in the plan or the consultation documents available online at
selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan22 or at our libraries or the Council offices in Rolleston.
If you own a residential home in
Rolleston with a new CV of $790,000:
· your rates will increase 7.5%
from $3,115 to $3,350
· that’s an extra $235 a year
· or about $4.50 a week.
If you own a residential home in
West Melton with a new CV of $975,000:
· your rates will increase 5.7%
from $3,300 to $3,489
· that’s an extra $189 a year
· or about $3.60 a week.
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cooking demonstrations
and workshops
Cooking demonstrations and workshops are this
year’s new special on the menu for Taste Selwyn,
happening throughout the month of May.
Every year Taste Selwyn brings producers and
Selwyn eateries together to create dishes with
the freshest ingredients.
Taste Selwyn is now offering you the opportunity
to learn how to make cheese, cook gluten-free
meals, sip, snack and watercolour and discover
how food affects your mental health.
If you own a rural property in
Darfield with a new CV of $11.3m
(with water races and water units):
· your rates will decrease
from $15,019 to $14,026
· that’s a decrease or $993 a year
· or about $19.10 a week.
If you own a lifestyle property
with a new CV of $840,000:
· your rates will increase 5.2%
from $1,769 to $1,861
· that’s an extra $92 a year
· or about $1.80 a week.
(Indicative examples only)
Chat with
Mayor Sam
If you want to have a yarn with
Mayor Sam Broughton, here’s
your chance.
Sam will be holding a series of
four drop-ins across the district in
May and June starting at Suburban
Eatery, Leeston on Tuesday
(17 May). The drop ins are open
to all residents, no need to book,
just pop in for a chat.
Date Venue Time
Tuesday 17 May Suburban Eatery – Leeston 10am – 11am
Tuesday 24 May Coffee Culture – Lincoln 10am – 11am
Thursday 23 June Robert Harris – Rolleston 10am – 11am
Tuesday 28 June Darfield Bakery – Darfield 10am – 11am
Historic railway jigger unveiled
at Council offices in Rolleston
A bright red railway jigger has taken pride of place in the foyer of
the Council offices in Rolleston, commemorating Selwyn’s rich
railway history.
The 1960s jigger was unveiled at a ceremony last week, jointly
organised by the Council and KiwiRail. It will be housed at the
Council premises temporarily, before being moved to a permanent
home in the new Rolleston town centre.
Mayor Sam Broughton says the jigger is part of an important project
celebrating Selwyn’s history and cultural heritage.
“Rail is a huge part of Selwyn’s story. Many Selwyn towns sit
alongside the railway line. Rolleston is the junction of the Midland
and main south lines and traces its foundation as a town to the
opening of the railway terminus in October 1866. As we’ve been
developing the new town centre we’ve had a focus on capturing
Selwyn’s history – and the railway is a key element.
“We’ve been delighted to partner with KiwiRail to see the jigger
restored and presented to the district.”
The jigger has been painstakingly restored by KiwiRail engineers,
and local residents, Graham Lawn, Ian Dixon and Danny Leonard.
The restored jigger is Graham’s pride and joy. He comes from a rail
family and remembers travelling up and down the rail line with his
father on the jiggers.
“My Dad worked in rail as a signals maintainer, and both my sisters
and my two sons have also worked in rail. Very soon with my service
we will be celebrating 100 years in rail as a family,” he says.
“That’s why when I was asked to do this project, I didn’t hesitate.
It’s an icon for Rolleston, as well as
for KiwiRail. I want families to be
able to view the jigger and read and
learn about the history of rail.”
Jiggers have been part of rail
history since the early days of rail
in New Zealand, providing transport
for workers undertaking repairs
and inspections.
This jigger was built for use on the
Midland Line in the 1960s. It was
withdrawn from service in the late
1980s and was stored at the famous
Cass railway station until it was
recovered in 2019.
This Saturday afternoon 14 May, unleash your
own confidence in gluten-free cooking at
Rolleston Community Centre, as Emma from
FOG food shares how to make a range family
favourite meals using local ingredients.
Next Saturday afternoon 21 May, come to the
Lincoln Event Centre and learn how to make
delicious fresh cheese with Selwyn-based
cheesemakers, The Urban Cheese Company
and Charing Cross Dairy.
There’s everything from pancakes to pizzas and fresh salads to try, and plenty of options for your next
brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert.
To enjoy more of these workshops before they sell out, and to taste some of Selwyn’s best dishes,
visit https://selwyn.nz/taste
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
Wine Plus Gifts Limited (Wine Plus, Prebbleton)
has applied for an off licence. Objections to this
application are open until 24 May.
Private Plan Change Request 67
(West Melton) Becomes Operative
GW Wilfield Limited lodged a private plan change
request with the Council to rezone Rural Inner
Plains land in West Melton to residential land. The
Council’s decision to approve Private Plan Change
67 (PC67), was publicly notified on 9 March 2022.
No appeals were received by the Environment
Court. PC67 will become operative on 18 May
2022. The Operative Selwyn District Plan may be
inspected online at www.selwyn.govt. nz/eplan or
at any of the Council’s service centres and libraries.
More information on PC67 is available on the
Council website at selwyn.govt.nz/pc67.
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 11 May 1pm Rolleston HQ Offices
Malvern Community Board
Monday 23 May 4pm Darfield Library
Council Meeting*
Wednesday 25 May 1pm Rolleston HQ Offices
* Livestreamed on the Council website and
YouTube channel
ON THE
ROADS
Exhibition of
sporting talent
to open turfs
On the Roads
Resource Consent Application
(Rolleston): Call For Submissions
The Selwyn District Council has received an
application from Foodstuffs (South Island)
Properties Limited for a resource consent to
construct and operate a supermarket (Rolleston
PAK’nSAVE) at 157 Levi Road in Rolleston. The
application is available on the Council’s website at
selwyn.govt.nz/property-And-building/resourceconsent/notified-resource-consents,
or at any
Council service centre. Any person may make
a submission on the application, with some
conditions for a person who is a trade competitor
of the applicant. Submissions close at 5pm on
Thursday 2 June 2022. If you have any questions
about the application, please contact Jane
Anderson, Resource Consents Consultant Planner
at jane.anderson@selwyn.govt.nz or on 0800
SELWYN (735 996).
DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Kirwee Community Committee
Monday 16 May 7.30pm Kirwee Hall,
A&P Showgrounds
Rolleston Residents’ Association Inc.
Monday 23 May 7.30pm Rolleston Community
Centre
Darfield Kirwee Wastewater Pipeline project
Burnham Road between SH1 and Burnham School Road will be one way until early June.
Aylesbury Road between SH1 and Burdons Road is one way northbound from SH1
until end of May.
Ansons Road between Miles Road and Pole Road is closed until early June.
Courtenay Road between Miles Road and Kirwee (SH73) is closed until End of June.
Miles Road between Aylesbury Road and Courtenay Road is closed until mid-May.
Detours are in place for these road works. Please follow all traffic management for the safety of all
road users and workers. 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 and will move south
as sections are completed. A detour is in place. Please follow the one-way system for the safety of all
road users and workers.
Other repairs and upgrades
Repairs are taking place on Telegraph Road between Creyke Road and Wards Road and between
Courtenay Road and Grange Road. Repairs are also taking place on Marshs Road between
Meadowlands Road and Shands Road. Stop-go systems are in place for these works.
A one-way system is in place on Gerald Street between Vernon Drive and West Belt for
pavement repairs.
Swamp Road Bridge between Bluff Road and Pig Saddle Road is closed for repairs.
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.
An exhibition of up and coming
sporting talent will open the new
artificial sports turfs at Foster
Park on Friday.
The artificial turfs will get their
first use on Friday and people
are invited to come and enjoy the
first matches from 6pm, to see
Selwyn United Colts U14s and
U15s take on Christchurch United
or take in an exhbition game
as the Waikirikiri Hockey Div 2
mixed side take on a Canterbury
invitational team from 6.30pm.
Wednesday May 11 2022 Selwyn Times 19
Event Guide
Thursday 12 May
Selwyn Library at Glentunnel
Glentunnel Community Centre, 2.30–4pm
We are bringing the library to you. Come along and
choose some new reading material off the Edge
Connector Vehicle, interact with our robots or create
an artwork. Children under 8 must be accompanied
by a parent. Free. Bookings not required but visit
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events to sign up for an e-mail
reminder of this event.
Friday13 May
Youth Night Out
Rolleston Community Center, 6–9pm
Grab a group of friends and join us for a night full of
fun and food. We will have pizza, music, board games
and VR games. Did we mention FREE pizza? Free.
13–17 years. Bookings essential online at selwyn.govt.
nz/events or join us on Saturday in Darfield, bookings
available online or through the Darfield Library.
Saturday 14 May
Unplugged with the Ministry of the Mind
All Selwyn Libraries, 11am–1pm
Celebrate New Zealand Music Month by supporting
local musicians performing live and ‘unplugged’ in all
four Selwyn Libraries throughout May. Free. Bookings
not required. Acts for 14 May are: Darfield – Moonflower,
Leeston – Veranda Cocktail, Lincoln – Lynette Diaz,
Te Ara Atea – Analise Twemlow.
Saturday 14 May
Southern Celtic Fiddle Orchestra
Leeston Library, 1.30–2.30pm
Enjoy Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland,
Northumberland, the Shetland and Orkney Islands with
the Leeston-based Southern Celtic Fiddle Orchestra.
Formed in 2006, they love to entertain not only those in
Selwyn but masses from all over the South Island. Free.
Bookings required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.
Monday 16 May
Teen Space
Darfield Library, 3.30–4.30pm
Develop your passion for arts, technology and practical
skills at Darfield and Leeston Library. Collaborate and
create wild artistic creations, VR, PS5s, and much more.
Suitable for 13 years and above. Bookings essential at
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events – one booking per family
bubble please.
Tuesday 17 May
Heart Foundation Heart Health Check
Lincoln Library, 10am–12pm
Learn the basics of heart health and get a FREE
Heart Check. For people aged between 30-75 who
do not have a diagnosed heart condition. The Heart
Foundation’s Heart Health Advocate will walk you
through the online tool. The My Heart Check tool then
gives your heart age, and specific information on areas
which could support heart health and reduce the risk of
a heart event. For those outside the age group or with
a heart condition the conversation can focus on any
support or resources the Heart Foundation can provide.
Free. Bookings not required.
FOR INFORMATION ON LISTING A COMMUNITY EVENT
VISIT SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/COUNCILCALL.
LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE
19 Messines Street, Leeston
Ph 347 2871
LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE
Gerald Street, Lincoln
Ph 347 2876
0800 SELWYN
SELWYN.GOVT.NZ
SELWYNDISTRICTCOUNCIL

Selwyn Times Wednesday May 11 2022
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NEWS
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
BACKYARD CRITTERS
• By Susan Sandys
FIVE LEARNER drivers from
the district had a graduation
ceremony at Te Ara Ātea last week
to celebrate getting their restricted
licences.
The drivers, aged from their
teens to their 40s, had attended the
first Community Driver Mentor
Programme, held by charitable
organisation Proactive Driver.
Chair Bill Lee said it was rewarding
to see the programme making a
difference.
“While Proactive Driver is
focused on reducing crashes, our
impact in the community is far
CEREMONY:
Newly
graduated
restricted
licence driver
Reece Ager
(left) has
benefitted
from the
driving
expertise of
his mentor
Leighton Hill.
New drivers celebrate
getting licence
wider than simply prevention.”
Having a driver licence was a key
requirement for up to 70 per cent
of jobs, yet many learner drivers
could not access training or tests
due to costs and other barriers.
The programme matches a
learner driver with a mentor.
“We expect as the programme
grows we will hold two graduations
a year.”
Senior Constable Bruce Ward
spoke at the graduation.
He applauded the programme for
helping learner drivers avoiding a
pathway of breaking the law as they
faltered on meeting their licence’s
criteria.
OVER EASTER we camped
near Wanaka and enjoyed the
beautiful autumnal colours
of the willows and poplars
mirrored in the lake.
THese trees were not only
under stress from the cool
night temperatures but also
by an infestation of the giant
willow aphid (Tuberolachnus
salignus) tapping into the tree
sap.
These aphids, the largest in
the world, are cosmopolitan
in distribution and were first
recorded in Auckland in 2013
but rapidly spread through to
most of New Zealand within
a year.
The aphids reach 5-6mm
long when fully grown, bodies
are grey to brown in colour
with many rows of black dots
and legs have patches of orange
on them.
They also have three large,
raised thorn-like tubercles
towards the rear, but the role of
these is unknown.
Some adults have two pair of
Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology (insects
and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces a new species
found in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims to raise public
awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living things around us.
Check out the full list of invertebrates found at www.inaturalist.
org/projects/backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincoln-section
Aphids stress willows
clear wings that are used
for dispersal, and clouds of
aphids were obvious in the
evening Wanaka sky over
Easter.
The giant willow aphid is
also found around Lincoln
and in April I found a winged
aphid resting on our house.
Their main hosts are willows
(Salix) and poplars (Populus),
although a few other hosts
including apples, pears, sweet
briar and native mistletoe have
been observed. Only females
are known in New Zealand
and many other parts of the
world.
Adults give birth to live
nymphs rather than eggs,
meaning that populations can
grow very quickly. Females
produce 35 nymphs on average,
but as many as 71 nymphs have
been recorded.
Colonies of large numbers
establish usually on the
underside of branches
around 2cm in diameter.
When disturbed the whole
colony wave their rear legs
simultaneously, possibly to
scare off predators.
Like other aphids, this
species also produces
honeydew, attracting unwanted
German and common wasps.
Five species of ladybirds are
known predators of giant
willow aphids, as are silvereyes
and bellbirds.
A parasitic wasp has recently
been introduced into New
Zealand to reduce aphid
populations. Only time will
tell if this biocontrol agent
can impact this aphid species
significantly.
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HORORATA HAS been working
on the development of a new
community facility since 2017,
which will provide for future
generations. The need for such
a facility in Hororata has been
proven by two independent
studies, funded by the community
over the past six years.
The original plan was for a new
facility on the Hororata Domain,
which was approved in the 2018
Long Term Plan. In 2021, the
Selwyn Council downsized this
project and changed the funding
structure to be unworkable. Go
Hororata then considered what
other solutions were available
to get the best outcome for the
community with the resources
available.
Go Hororata Chair Craig
Blackburn said: “What hasn’t
changed is that we need a hub
that will provide the community
a platform to grow, share and
unite. The physical buildings
will give the springboard for new
opportunities around the whole
community.
“But what become obvious in
the past 12 months is that this
type of hub is not possible to
develop with Selwyn Council
involvement. We need to be able
to be flexible, to stage the project
and use our wider support network
to develop this hub.
“Unfortunately, this is not
possible to do with the Selwyn
Council and we believe will get a
better outcome for our area and
the wider district developing this
project as a community.”
One of the priorities for
Go Hororata is to protect the
Hororata Museum’s collection.
This is a unique and significant
collection that tells the stories of
the pioneers who first established
the area. The current museum
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz CONTENT MARKETING 21
Go Hororata aims for new community hub
COMMUNITY: Ceilidh at the Hororata Hall.
building has degraded to a state
of disrepair and the collection is
now at risk.
The option of repurposing part
of the existing Hororata Hall
for the museum was something
the Hororata Historical Society
and Go Hororata engaged
consultants to explore, keeping
in mind the wider and greater
needs of the community such as
space for Playcentre, meetings,
events, school activities, access to
technology and a place to gather.
Going through this process
confirmed what we already knew
and painted a far bigger picture:
it became obvious we needed to
create a hub that connects our
past, present and future surrounding
the existing Hororata
Hall and land.
As a result, we will develop a
modern, vibrant community hub
that retains heritage and provides
for community needs now
and into the future. This hub will
be centred around the existing
Hororata Hall and its site. The
hub will provide fantastic facilities
for the community to use
and be a destination for people
to visit – the opportunities are
endless. The very generous offers
of financial support we now
have and a well thought-out
brief means our community can
achieve this.
Wednesday May 11 2022 Selwyn Times
FOCUS: The community hub will centre around the hall.
The first step is to get the
Hororata Hall and land back
into community control. We
are lucky to have the Hororata
Community Trust, a charitable
entity, already set up to manage
this process.
We already have $1 million
committed to the project by a
private donor. We are simply
asking the Council to honour
its commitment to Hororata by
investing the $1 million that was
allocated in the Long-Term Plan.
The community will then be
responsible for developing and
maintaining this asset. There is
no impact to rates so we really
hope people right around Selwyn
support the proposal in the
Annual Plan.
• Submissions for the
Annual Plan close on May
19, 2022 and can be made
on the Selwyn District
Council website.
Always here for
farmers
Visit the new Hororata
Community Trust Online Hub
to discover our community.
Cates was one of the first independent grain and seed companies in Mid Canterbury.
We’ve been here for nearly 50 years. We’ve changed our name to better reflect who
we are and how we work with farmers - Cates, New Zealand’s Seed Specialists.
We remain fiercely proud of who we are, where we are and the relationships we
have built over generations. We see ourselves as a success partner for the farming
families we work with.
Call us to discuss how we can be your success partner on 0800 900 308
Events – Heritage – Community – Activities
www.hororata.org.nz
Thanks to the support of our partners:
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Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
since Environment Canterbury
climate-change emergency
Wednesday May 11 2022 Selwyn Times
OPINION 23
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our productive and protected land pressures due to river system
Environment
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spread of new, exotic weeds and Wetlands are also ecosystems
Canterbury Chair
pests from warmer climates. at-risk nationally and regionally,
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late last year. The network of risks of new pests establishing
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in Canterbury. In recent years flow peaking at 3990 cubic hydrogen, to power our public
under new ownership, but with the same
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21st May
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been taken In declaring than all the the prior climate years combined. kilowatt workshops, hours of during electricity the week, per evenings predicted and on to become more intense, Canterbury’s distinct braided when community, you and buy as a or council,
Sadly, emergency, few of these the photographs Council noted will it survive year. a Saturday, as well as a digital evening, with where torrential alpine rainstorms rivers and unique wetlands face order we are on taking the some day bold steps to
beyond would a year. continue As Gail to notes, show the leadership reason most
There she has is available been a 26% to educate reduction and provide turning handson
assistance. She can also provide one-on-
a vital ecological link and provide cope with the changing climate
our braided rivers into many challenges. The rivers form ensure we are in a better place to
on climate-change and do so per staff member in emissions roaring rapids, fuelling landslides
photographs being taken today will soon be
without adding new programmes since 30 June 2010. We now have and causing widespread erosion. an abundant food supply and and the tests it will set us. But
totally gone is that digital images are not seen one assistance in your home or hers.
at ratepayers’ expense. It also gave access to electric and hybrid
Canterbury’s coastal
nesting grounds for 26 species of there will always be a need to do
as important
staff a clear
enough
mandate
to be
to
kept
continue
in printed If you would like to know more about
vehicles and hope to have half our communities will be threatened native birds – most classified as more.
form.
Also, technology has changed so fast, that
many photographs taken six or seven years
ago are stored on media that is no longer
supported, such as floppy discs. In a few years,
DVDs will likely be obsolete as will USB drives.
So, to preserve those precious photos, they
need to be printed out and kept safe.
Creative Memories, or re-connect with the
hobby, Gail is having an Open Home on
Saturday, May 21, 10am to 2pm.
Products will be available for purchase
and to order. Check out the website
www.creativememories.com. Gail has access
to all products, with orders taking around
three weeks to arrive.
Scrapbooking
Open HOme
phone/text Gail for address 021 067 3858

24 Selwyn Times Wednesday May 11 2022
Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
Kids Bingo
Monday, 4-5pm
Listen for your card numbers
as they are called out. Line up
all the numbers on your card
and yell “bingo” to win some
cool prizes. Free. Bookings
required, either online, see
events at selwyn.govt.nz, or
through Darfield Library.
Glentunnel Community Hall
Kia Rite Hoea
Thursday, 6-8pm
Kia Rite Hoea is the phrase
waka ama/canoe paddlers used,
meaning “Get ready . . . paddle.”.
For this workshop it has a
metaphorical meaning of helping
to get your recreation, arts,
programme or event idea, to
take off. Presenting 55 pages of
jam-packed guidance, checklists,
hot-tips and case studies, the
workshop will be run across two
sessions, this Thursday and next.
Cost is $35 community groups,
$55 businesses. Bookings are
essential, see Events at selwyn.
govt.nz
West Melton Community and
Recreation Centre
Appy Seniors – Online
Banking and Groceries
Friday, 9.30-11.30am
Appy Seniors is a new
community project to help
seniors engage in the digital
world using apps on their
smartphones. Join in each week
for a look at different apps. Free,
bookings required, see events at
selwynlibraries.co.nz
Leeston Library
Youth Night Out
Friday and Saturday, 6-9pm
Grab a group of friends and
join in for a night full of fun
and food, Friday at Rolleston
and Saturday at Darfield. There
will be free pizza, music, board
games and VR games. For 13–17
years. Bookings required, either
online, see Events at selwyn.govt.
nz, or through Darfield Library.
Rolleston Community Centre
and Darfield Recreation and
Community Centre
Southern Celtic Fiddle
Orchestra
Saturday, 1.30-2.30pm
Enjoy Celtic music
from Ireland, Scotland,
Northumberland, the
Shetland and Orkney Islands
with the Leeston-based
Southern Celtic Fiddle
Orchestra. Formed in 2006,
they love to entertain not only
those in Selwyn but masses from
all over the South Island. Free,
bookings required.
Leeston Library
Unplugged with the Ministry of the Mind. Saturday, 11am-1pm. Celebrate New Zealand
Music Month by supporting local musicians performing live and unplugged in all four
Selwyn libraries throughout May. Free, bookings not required. Acts for May 14 are:
Darfield – Moonflower, Leeston – Veranda Cocktail, Lincoln – Lynette Diaz, Te Ara Ātea –
Analise Twemlow. Selwyn libraries.
EduTech Fun! Creative
Learning
Sunday, 1-3pm
Come discover what STEAM
Technology is and how it can
be part of everyday learning.
See how it may lead to the jobs
of the future. Enjoy hands-on
time exploring and playing with
our favourites with guidance
from Kim Ryan, programme
manager at Creative Trust.
Whether you’re a kid, adult,
student or teacher; all are
welcome. Younger children to
be supervised by an adult please.
Free, bookings essential.
Lincoln Library
Selwyn Community Choir
and Rolleston Brass
Sunday, 2-3.30pm
Spend an afternoon with
the Selwyn Community Choir
singing a mixture of old and
new songs. Then get your toes
tapping while Rolleston Brass
performs their programme of
easy listening classics. Free.
Bookings required.
Te Ara Ātea
Music Creation Workshops –
Pre-production
Monday, 6.30-7.30pm
Ryan Chin, a local artist,
multi-instrumentalist, producer,
and session musician has teamed
up with Selwyn Libraries to
bring an informative music
creation series. Workshops will
cover the whole process of song
writing, producing, recording,
and mixing. Book into one or as
many as you like. Part 2 – Preproduction:
This phase will help
you figure out how to get a song
the way you want it to sound. It
will cover the different methods
of crafting a song sonically and
go over why it’s important to
make these decisions before
recording. Suitable for 13+ years.
Free, bookings required.
Te Ara Ātea
20th Annual Selwyn
Art Exhibition 2022
Saturday May 21st &
Sunday May 22nd 10am-4pm
Rolleston Community Centre
On the 21st and 22nd of May this
year an exciting celebration of art will
be held at the Rolleston Community
Centre. The Selwyn Art Exhibition is
in its 20th year and is run by the Arts
Heart Selwyn Central Arts Council
with the aim to encourage the
enjoyment of visual arts. Local artists
find a friendly low commission place
to showcase their talent and allow
members of the public to buy an
original artwork at reasonable cost.
This year the exhibition is moving to a
larger space in the community center
due to the increasing number of
artists taking part in the event. It’s an
exciting time for both the organising
team and artists alike.
The committee are a group of
supporters and artists who get
together to run the event and
workshops for Selwyn people to
try art and other creative pursuits
themselves. Last year the new policy
of art works being able to be taken
home immediately once purchased
was a huge success, with artists then
being able to replace the work. A wide
range craft, paint, and photography
were on display.
Rob Lawrence is a local photographer
who has both exhibited and been
on the organising team commented
“I enjoyed working with the friendly
team and will continue to help out.
I urge you all, arty or not, to consider
getting involved. I am looking foward
to a positive future for the arts in
Central Selwyn.”
One more innovation is the new
GOLD
COIN
DONATION
Youth Award to be presented to an
artist 25 years of age or under. “We
really want to encourage artists of
any age or stage in their art career
to give it a go and share something
they have created with the public.
The exhibition is such a friendly and
supportive venue to try exhibiting
your art for the first time,” says
Margaret White another artist and
committee member who is also
a guiding light of the successful
support group, Selwyn Practicing
Artists.
Rob Lawrence is originally from USA
but has lived in the Darfield area for
over 38 years. Rob has been a birder
all his life and a natural progression to
photography in the 70’s followed. He
has become more serious in the last 10
years. Birds and Landscape are amongst
his favorite topics. Currently B&W rural
buildings and dabbling in portrait/
subject work are current projects.
For more information on the exhibition visit: www.artsheart.nz/annual-exhibition
Selwyn Central Arts Council
Present
2022
Selwyn
ART
Show
May 21st and 22nd
Rolleston Community Centre
10am to 4pm
Gold Coin Donation
www.artsheart.nz

Wednesday May 11 2022 Selwyn Times 25
Selwyn Parenting Week • A first for Selwyn • 16 th - 22 nd May 2022
P
arents have an incredibly special role
to play within our society - they are
raising our future generation. Whilst
most people would agree that this is an
important and at times difficult job, often the
expectations the society place on parents can
make their job that much more challenging.
Parenting has changed over the generations.
In our grandparent’s generation stress was
generally about providing for children’s
practical needs e.g. food and clothing. Today,
parent’s stress may be caused by these
practical needs but also around expectations
and “getting parenting right. Parents are
facing new challenges as technology
develops, influences of social media and
many more daily struggles.
SPN has a vision for a future where parenting
is highly valued, resources and supports are
readily available and accessible to all, and
believes it is important that Selwyn Parenting
Week serves as a way to recognise the
important role parents and caregivers have
to play in children’s lives and highlight the
amazing job they do every day.
Selwyn Parenting Week will showcase
the many service providers, community
organisations and group that we signpost
parents to. The aim is to pull together and
facilitate a series of events to empower
parents and caregivers from across the
whole of Selwyn, including the many rural
townships.
Selwyn Parenting Networks “Selwyn
Parenting Week” brings you a range of service
providers, speakers and agencies that we will
be collaborating with for this inaugural week
of Parenting workshops, talks and events
direct to Selwyn.
Our region is growing faster than ever and we
feel very well placed to run this event given
the longevity of our local knowledge, extended
networks and our growing region of families
and parents.
Our advocacy to see improved services for
parents and children, brought directly to
Selwyn, is one we have been voicing for some
years and we are committed to putting Selwyn
on the map and hosting our own annual
parenting week with informative and accesible
resources, empowerment and upskilling to all
parents, caregivers and families.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Mon 16 th Tue 17 th Wed 18 th Thu 19 th Fri 20 th Sat 21 st
Sun 22 nd
12.30pm - 1.30pm
“Influencing the next
generation – Become
a Youth Mentor
Volunteer”
Venue: The Shed,
Generation House,
Rolleston
Presenter: Angela
Adcock – Youth Mentor
Coordinator, Family
Works
9.30am - 10.30am
“7 things children
need to grow into
great adults”
Online Zoom with
time for Q&A
Presenters: Real Parents
11.00am - 12.00pm
“Preschool social
skills development
workshop”
Venue: Te Ara Atea |
Rolleston Library
Presenters: Talk
Together
6.00pm - 8.00pm
“Waste reduction -
waste free parenting (
babies & toddlers)”
Venue: Lincoln Events
Centre
Presenter: Kate Meads
| Waste Free with Kate
10.00am - 11.30am
“Pre Schooler
Interactive Music
Workshop” A Hybrid
Event
Venue: Lincoln Event
Centre & Online
Presenters: PAUA
1.30pm – 2.45pm
“Emotional coaching –
Managing Emotions”
Venue: Darfield
Recreation Centre
Presenters: Mana Ake
9.30am – 10.30am
“Digital safety &
wellbeing with Digital
Waitaha” A one hour
workshop
Venue: Springston
Community Hall
Presenters: Digital
Waitaha
12.30pm - 1.30pm
“Fundamentals of
building financially
resilient kids: What
we should have been
taught about money
Online Webinar with
Presenters Carissa
Fairbrother and
Kendall Flutey
10.00am - 11.15am
“Supporting your
child through
anxiety”
Venue: Dunsandel
Community Centre
Presenters: Mana Ake
1.30pm - 2.45pm
“Supporting your
child through anxiety
Venue: Sheffield
Community Hall
Presenters: Mana Ake
1.00pm - 2.30pm
“Mini Money Matters
– An interactive
workshop on basic
family budgeting”
Venue: Te Ara Atea |
Rolleston Library
Presenter: Muriel
Morgan, Budget
Service, PSUSI
10.30am – 11.30am
“Digital safety &
wellbeing with Digital
Waitaha” A one hour
workshop
Venue: Community
Lounge, West Melton
Community Centre
Presenters: Digital
Waitaha
2.00pm – 3.00pm
“Restoring identity
- making time for
ourselves as parents”
Venue: Te Ara Atea |
Rolleston Library
Presenter: Heather
Watson – Wellbeing
Specialist & Counsellor
7.30pm - 8.45pm
“Talking to babies &
toddlers: The secret
to growing brains and
setting them up for
life”
Online Zoom with
time for Q&A
Presenters: Talk
Together
7.00pm - 9.30pm
“Let’s Discuss the
Tough Stuff: A
Powerhouse Panel of
Expertise”
Venue: Rolleston TBC
Panel includes Selwyn
Police, High School
Principal, Clinical
Psychologist and Child
Behaviour Service
7.00pm – 9.30pm
“Behind the screens”
What adults
need to know -
leading effective
conversations about
pornography
Venue: Rolleston
Comm Centre
Presenter Brett Harvey
- Taima Korero | Time
to Talk
7.00pm – 9pm
“Behaviour is
communication”
Venue: Weedons
Pavilion, Weedons
Presenters: Karen
Campbell - Child
Behaviour Service
For a detailed look at all of our events, visit www.spn.org.nz

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26
SPORT
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Springston’s powerful start too much
• By Tatiana Gibbs
SPRINGSTON remain unbeaten
in the Luisetti Seeds Combined
division one rugby competition
with a dominant opening half
securing a 38-25 win at West
Melton on Saturday.
Springston wasted no time in
putting points on the board in
the fourth round encounter,
with wing Sean Howson dotting
down in the second minute of
the game. Midfield back Caleb
Early followed four minutes
later.
West Melton’s secured their
first points via a rolling maul and
muscled the ball about 10m to
Springston’s goal line to bring the
score to 14-5.
But Springston added three
more tries in the opening half,
a sequence that included a diving
finish by Conner Hamlin in
the corner, to lead 31-15 at the
break.
West Melton rallied in the
second half, spending majority
of the opening 10 minutes inside
Springston’s territory and were
rewarded with a try in the 51st
minute.
• By Tatiana Gibbs
PREBBLETON’S women’s
rugby team secured the first win
of their comeback season on
Saturday, defeating Ashburton
Celtic 29-15 in the Canstaff
premiership.
Playing in the senior women’s
competition, comprising five
metro and three country clubs,
and for the first time in 20 years,
Prebbleton’s victory was one
to savour, five rounds into the
schedule.
Head coach Kevin Scovell was
stoked after the squad endured
a tough initiation against four
experienced Christchurch sides.
“We’ve had some tough games
but each week the girls are learning,
growing and getting better
and better, and (Saturday’s)
result showed it,” he said.
“They’re just loving it. They’re
just so keen to learn and soak up
BACKPLAY: Midfield back Benjamin Gameson strives to make ground as Springston’s Thomas Cockburn makes a grab at
the ball, while Springston wing Conner Hamlin confronts defensive attention, from Dane Lieser (left) and Harry Pringle at
West Melton Domain.
“Our first 20 minutes was fine,
and then it all seemed to just all
go to individual play after that,”
said Springston coach Warwick
Reid.
“We let ourselves slip a bit
there and in the second half
[West Melton] came out nice and
strong.”
Springston now sit second in
pool C, five points behind leaders
Saracens, with a game in hand.
West Melton coach Chris
Fifield said in spite of loss, his
what we’re giving them.”
Second five-eighths Sarah
Lindsay scored two tries and
added two conversions in a
player of the day performance.
Club president Jeromy
Knowler was a part of the support
crowd who travelled to
Ashburton to watch the side.
“Gee it was great to watch.
They just kept tackling and tackling.
They turned the ball over
and they just went for the whole
game,” he said.
“They’re really young for a
women’s team. You notice that
when they’re up against those big
four in the women’s grade, but
they’re just full of enthusiasm.”
Each team in the competition
plays each other once, before
splitting into a top four, bottom
squad keep putting better performances
on the park each week.
“We’ve improved a lot from the
last few games,” he said.
“When we held on to the ball,
we certainly got inroads with it
and our scrum was really good
LANDMARK VICTORY: Prebbleton celebrated their first win of this season, their first in the
senior women’s competition for two decades, after beating Ashburton Celtic.
four competition.
Currently sixth, Prebbleton
face another top team, Canterbury
University, in their next
assignment on Saturday at Ilam
Fields.
After a two decade absence
of women’s senior rugby at
Prebbleton, Knowler said there’s
a real buzz after Thursday night
training when the entire senior
… we’re pretty happy other than
a few loose lineouts.”
West Melton now face Lincoln
in an Ellesmere round on
Saturday, that has both teams
searching for their first wins in
the sub union competition.
Tackling key to win for Prebbleton women
group are having dinner together
in the clubrooms.
“Now to have the woman’s
team in there, it adds another
dimension to the club,” he said.
“It’s bloody awesome because
they’re a great bunch of girls,
that’s for sure.”
Coach Scovell can’t wait for
Thursday’s session, knowing a
massive round of applause from
the men will come their way.
“I’d really like to thank
Caitlain (Blanchard) our playercoach,
Steph (Broomhall) my
tech adviser and Kris (Wenmoth)
the team’s manager for all
the hard work they’ve put into
this team,” he said.
Standings after five rounds:
Christchurch 25, Lincoln University
25, Canterbury University
20, High School Old Boys 15,
Linwood 10, Prebbleton 5, Celtic
0, Kaiapoi 0.
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for West Melton to haul back
Springston will go up against
an unbeaten Saracens side at
home, in a top of the pool clash.
“It’s gonna be a big test,” Reid
said.
“These guys here (West
Melton) came off a big loss last
week, and they were up for us
today. So a difference a week
can make is huge, you just can’t
predict it.”
In other matches, Darfield
trumped Prebbleton 26-19 in the
repeat of last season’s semi-final
in their sub union clash.
“We’ve had some great games
against them over the years
and they’re always tight,” said
Prebbleton club president Jeromy
Knowler.
“It’s been a long time, probably
a few years since we’ve got a win
up there.”
Lincoln drew 19-all with
Methven but stay top of pool A,
Lincoln coach Bevan Sisson describing
the stalemate as a game
they should have won.
“We lost our first -five (Thomas
Keeling) in the first 20 minutes
which really hurt us, he’s our
go-to for kicking,” said Sisson,
whose side trailed 14-7 at halftime.
“The boys hung tough, we had
to adjust.”
Sisson was looking forward
to a clash with West Melton on
Saturday, where bragging rights
are also on the line.
HARD YARDS: West Melton’s Alex Shortus battles to make ground against Springston’s defence, Marshall van Jaarsveld
gets an attacking movement flowing and Vincent Neumann makes a surge off the back of a West Melton scrum feed.
“They’re pretty close mates to
a lot of our guys, so they’ll want
to make a statement there too,”
he said.
Luisetti Seeds combined division
one results:
Pool A: Ashley 56 Oxford 19;
Woodend 17 Southbridge 55;
Methven 19 Lincoln 19; Darfield
bye.
Pool B: Waihora 20 Hurunui
6; Kaiapoi 10 Celtic 15; Glenmark
Cheviot 71 Rolleston 5; Prebbleton
bye.
Pool C: Saracens 62 Hornby
10; Ohoka 35 Rakaia 18; West
Melton 25 Springston 38; Southern
bye.
Ellesmere division one result:
Darfield 26 Prebbleton 19.
Standings:
Pool A: Lincoln 17, Southbridge
15, Methven 12, Darfield
10, Ashley 7, Oxford 2, Woodend
1.
Pool B: Waihora 12, Celtic 12,
Prebbleton 11, Glenmark Cheviot
11, Kaiapoi 11, Hurunui 5, Rolleston
0.
Pool C: Saracens 20,
Springston 15, Southern 10,
Ohoka 6, Rakaia 5, West Melton
3, Hornby 2.
Fifth round draw (all 2:45
Saturday):
Pool A: Woodend v Ashley,
Gladstone Domain; Darfield v
Southbridge, Darfield Domain;
Methven v Oxford, Methven
Domain; Lincoln bye.
Pool B: Waihora v Rolleston,
Rhodes Park; Kaiapoi v Glenmark
Cheviot, Kaiapoi Oval;
Celtic v Prebbleton, Culverden;
Hurunui bye.
Pool C: Hornby v Ohoka,
Denton Park; Rakaia v Southern,
Rakaia Domain; Springston v
Saracens, Springston Domain;
West Melton bye.
Ellesmere division one fixture
(Saturday 2.45pm):
Lincoln v West Melton, Lincoln
Domain.
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RACING
• By Dave Di Somma
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Monkey King: Race winner to useful hack
WHAT BELLA Partington
thought was going to be a one-off
“and just a bit of fun” has turned
into something much bigger.
Now the 22-year-old geology
student is thinking that she and
two-time New Zealand Cup
winner Monkey King could go
all the way to the Horse Of The
Year.
When she’s not studying Bella
is a yearling preparer at Dancingonmoonlight
in North Canterbury
– it’s an upmarket boutique
standardbred farm owned by the
Famularos.
And it’s there that she first met
Monkey King.
She was unaware of his heroics
on the racetrack where he won
39 of 95 starts, amassing stakes February Bella rode him for the
of $3,487,401.
first time. Monkey King had
When “Sam”, as he’s known, been ridden before but not for a
won his 10 Group Ones including
the 2009 and 2010 New
“There have been a few times
decade or so.
Zealand Cup Bella was just a when he is not entirely sure but
youngster. All she knew about I’ve always felt safe with him
the black gelding is that he had and he’s taken to it so well,” says
“a presence”.
Bella.
“He was in a paddock with 12 “He’s a kind and willing
broodmares and he was special, horse,” says Famularo, “and he
he had a beautiful trot and beautiful
conformation.”
Sam were just hacking around
just wants to please. Bella and
And that got her thinking that the paddock, he couldn’t have
maybe the now 19-year-old could cared less.”
have
263
a future in the show ring. Since then
x
Bella has taken
180
Sam
Bella discussed the idea with under her wing.
Sara Famularo, and in mid- He has moved from Dancin-
WILLING: Bella Partington in the show ring with two-time New Zealand Cup winner Monkey King.
gonmoonlight to her property
just down the road.
“It is a bit strange now not
having him here though Baileys
Dream is still here babysitting
the young ones,” says Famularo.
Baileys Dream was a milliondollar
earning stablemate of
Monkey King’s. Both trained by
Brendon Hill at Dancingonmoonlight
in the mid-2000s they
were a formidable duo.
Bella’s initial plan was to take
Monkey King to one show – just
so they could say they had done
it. That happened at the Selwyn
Equestrian Centre.
“He just blew me away,” says
Bella, “he won every single led
section, he was best presented . . .
and Reserve Champion.”
Such was his prowess that
Bella’s now thinking much
longer-term and is already eyeing
up more shows later in the year.
“I also got feedback from a
judge saying: ‘can’t wait to see
what the future holds – see you
at HOY’.”
To Bella the idea that they
might be good enough for the
Horse Of The Year was mindblowing.
“It was incredible – just the
greatest compliment.”
That is a long way off – HOY is
not scheduled until March 7-12,
2023, after this year’s event was
cancelled because of Covid.
There is a lot of work to be
done before then.
“We need to get his canter
sorted,” Bella says , “his left
hand rein is established but his
right hand canter needs some
work. Like a lot of standardbreds
he is not as balanced as he could
be.”
“He also needs to work on his
walk-trot-canter transitions.”
“I just want him to be happy
and enjoy doing what he’s
doing.”
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Continue planting traditional
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sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower,
onions, peas, silverbeet and
spinach.
May is also the preferred month
for sowing broad beans. To do
this, enrich the soil thoroughly,
add a ‘dressing’ of lime along with
fresh compost.
Sow the seed 10-15mm deep
and 100-150 mm apart. Single or
double rows can be sown.
Garlic can also be planted in
May; they prefer well-drained soil
with generous amounts of compost.
Plant the cloves 30-40mm
deep and 50-60 mm between
each clove.
Flowering annuals
Continue planting winter flowering
annuals throughout May.
Maintain a watch for slugs and
snails that may still be operating.
Winter flowers annuals to plant
include alyssum, calendulas,
cineraria, cornflowers, lobelia,
pansies, poppies, primulas, snapdragons,
stock, sweet pea, Sweet
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Perennials
While many perennials
prefer to grow undisturbed
for many years, they eventually
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poor growth and flowering.
May is an ideal month for
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newly divided plants into the
selected sites in the garden. Any
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be disposed of.
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Strawberries
The planting of next
season strawberries should
be completed in May. Even
though there are cold winter
months ahead, the earlier
strawberries are planted the
better the spring growth. Always
plant some new varieties as well
as the runners from your old
strawberry plants. You can also
extend the harvesting season,
by planting a mixture of both
early, late and day neutral
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FLAVOUR: It’s
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Find well
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Fruit trees
The pruning of pip and stone
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end of May. Aim to reduce the
height of fruit trees to manageable
levels for picking and
maintenance work. Remove all
inward growing branches and any
‘crisscrossing’ branches. Always
observe during the summer
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the tree i.e., the age of the branches
that produce the fruit. After
pruning is completed follow up
with a copper spray. Be prepared
Wednesday May 11 2022 Selwyn Times
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to protect young citrus trees from
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Rose care
The flowering season is now
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will continue blooming indefinitely
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to start pruning as a warm spell
will encourage immediate new
growth after pruning, even in
early winter.
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The herb garden is new in what
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As many of our culinary herbs
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they often struggle over wet, cold
winter months. Plant frequently
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Exciting coupe from BMW stable
THE ONLY CARS my son has ever
owned have been two door coupes
– Nissan 200SX, Mazda RX7,
Toyota Celica and Supra.
He talks about all of them a
lot but the car he has the most
affection for is the Supra, that twinturbocharged
six-cylinder model
was ferocious, yet its ability came
subdued, it was a silent beast.
Of course, Supra was
discontinued for many years, but
when Toyota introduced its new
model a year or so ago, my son was
excited, and when it came time for
me to evaluate it I had to take him
for a long drive in that beautiful,
sleek and dynamic sports car.
One of the things that makes
today’s Supra so exciting is its
powerplant, the 3-litre unit shares
the same concept as the original –
turbocharging and six-cylinders.
However, it’s not Toyota’s engine, it
comes out of the BMW factories, as
does much of the new Supra, it has
been built in a collaborative way
between the two companies. It’s a
concept that works well, Toyota did
it with Subaru with the 86, and the
Supra project has resulted in a very
desirable sport coupe.
Of course, the BMW engine is
also used in a lot of other BMW
product including the 440i Gran
Coupe which this evaluation
focuses on.
Not only does the 440i stand out
for its driveline, it has an aggressive
shape that can only be described
as outright desirable. The 3-Series
is my favourite BMW car line, the
440i is effectively a 3-Series coupe,
even though its nomenclature
would suggest otherwise.
Electric models aside, the
4-Series is available as a coupe/
liftback or convertible, the 440i
four-door is priced at $129,900
depending on specification, a
420i four-cylinder variant lists at
$81,900.
The 440i, though, is a real honey,
the smooth six-cylinder surge is
something rather special. BMW
rates the double overhead camshaft
unit at 275kW with a stunning
500Nm of torque landing all the
way from 1850rpm. The result
is a strong flow of power from
idle through to redline, and that
is something we have come to
expect from BMW, the company
has a reputation for building
performance cars and the 440i
is no exception. It will launch to
100km/h from a standstill in 4.7sec
and I would strongly suspect it
would be limited to a 250km/h top
speed.
Drive is transmitted through a
silky smooth eight-speed automatic
gearbox and into BMW’s xDrive
system, the latter, put simply,
is a four-wheel-drive network,
although it must be said that drive
is well proportioned towards the
rear.
Drive is forceful, the engine
reacts solidly to throttle request
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providing instant acceleration and
a flow of power, and sound, which
is tantalising.
That feel is transmitted
throughout the entire car, not only
is it exciting in terms of power
flow, the 440i handles like a coupe
should. It has impeccable manners
with high grip levels and a feel at
the steering wheel that is natural,
yet involving.
The 440i sits on high
performance, 20in Good Year
rubber, the tyres are wider at the
rear than they are at the front
(245/35 and 255/35). There is little
likelihood of the traction loss at
any point in a corner. BMW has
engineered the best electronic
traction and stability control
devices into the 440i and they
instantly counteract any wayward
behaviour, but such are the high
grip levels it is never much of a
likelihood.
I took the test car west on my
favourite inland road, a mixture
of tight and flowing corners, with
good distance between corners the
driver is offered a host of varying
conditions.
The 440i was in its element
on the high country run, it is a
genuine touring car and one that
delights with its ability. It can be
forced into corners quickly, but
taking a smooth approach is by
far the best, it rewards with its
balance and directional stability,
it is quick to react to directional
changes.
• Price – BMW 440i,
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• Dimensions – Length,
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height, 1442mm
• Configuration – Sixcylinder,
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eight-speed automatic
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 4.7sec
• Fuel usage – 8.2/100km
With the forceful flow of power
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quickly, thanks to the turbo boost
and associated torque flow.
Not only does the 440i reward
the driver with its high-speed
capability, it is also the everyday car
which does its best to look after the
occupants.
The cabin is plush and the seats
are formed brilliantly to contain
the body. Seat adjustment is vast,
there are several applications to
suit the driver and most are done
electrically. There are also heated
seats for when winter bites.
Other features include head-up
display, satellite navigation, electric
sunroof, paddle-shifters, automatic
stop-start, Harman Kardon audio
and comprehensive infotainment
network.
As part of the on-screen displays,
the 440i has vast trip computer
and fuel usage readouts, bearing in
mind there is an economical drive
mode if the driver wishes to select
them through a console-mounted
switching system. Sport modes
can also be ushered through the
same system, the latter not only
initiates a wonderful exhaust howl
and bark, but suspension firming is
done automatically.
Against BMW’s 8.2-litre per
100km combined cycle claim sat
a real-time 9l/100km figure and a
6.4l/100km instantaneous figure
travelling at 100km/h on the
highway with the engine turning
over relaxed at just 1400rpm.
How BMW make this engine
so relaxed yet so forceful is a
constant source of amazement,
the 440i is a car for those who
want everyday relaxation in their
travel, yet know that there is power
in abundance for the highway
overtake and for speed when
conditions allow.
As much as the 440i Gran Coupe
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would certainly tempt my son
and me if finances were available,
BMW is also fully aware the world
is viewing petrol-powered cars with
much uncertainty.
That being the case, fully
electric vehicles from the German
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Operative Selwyn District Plan
PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE REQUEST
67 BECOMES OPERATIVE
GW Wilfield Limited lodged a private plan change request with Selwyn District Council
pursuant to Clause 20 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
The proponent sought to rezone Rural Inner Plains land in West Melton to
residential land.
The Council’s decision to approve Private Plan Change 67 (PC67), was publicly
notified on 9 March 2022. No appeals were received by the Environment Court.
Private Plan Change 67 will become operative on 18 May 2022. This notice is
made in accordance with Clause 20 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management
Act 1991.
The Operative Selwyn District Plan may be inspected online at www.selwyn.govt.
nz/eplan or at any of the Council’s service centres and libraries in Darfield, Leeston,
Lincoln and Rolleston.
More information on this private plan change is available on the Council website at
selwyn.govt.nz/pc67.
selwyn.govt.nz
Public notice of application concerning
a resource consent - Form 12
Sections 95A-E Resource Management Act 1991
Selwyn District Council has received an application from Foodstuffs (South Island) Properties
Limited for a resource consent (216016).
Resource consent type:
Land Use
Description of the proposed activity: To construct and operate a supermarket
(Rolleston PAK’n SAVE)
Location of the proposal:
157 Levi Road, Rolleston
The application includes an assessment of environmental effects.
The application may be inspected on the Council’s website at www.selwyn.govt.nz/property-
And-building/resource-consent/notified-resource-consents, or at any Selwyn District Council
service centre. Hard copies may also be purchased. If you have any questions about the
application, please contact:
Jane Anderson, Resource Consents Consultant Planner
Email: jane.anderson@selwyn.govt.nz
Phone: 03 347 2800
Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor
of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to
which the application relates that—
(a) adversely affects the environment; and
(b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.
You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Selwyn District
Council, PO Box 90, Rolleston, 7643 or submissions@selwyn.govt.nz. The submission
must be in form 13. Copies of this form are available from Selwyn District Council or on the
Council’s website.
Submissions close at 5pm on Thursday 2 June 2022.
You must serve a copy of your submission on Foodstuffs (South Island) Properties Limited (the
applicant), whose address for service is C/- Aurecon NZ Limited, PO Box 1061, Christchurch
8140, (Attn: Mark Allan, mark.allan@aurecongroup.com) as soon as reasonably practicable
after serving your submission on Selwyn District Council.
selwyn.govt.nz
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Public Notices
MILITARY NIGHT
FIRING ACTIVITY
18 - 20 May 2022
The general public is to be advised that
an RNZAF Night Firing Activity will be
conducted at the West Melton Rifle Range
over the period 18 - 20 May 2022 inclusive.
The activity will involve up to 25 personnel
of 22/01 Security Force Operators Course
from RNZAF Base Woodbourne, Blenheim.
Training will involve personnel conducting
live night firing on the West Melton Rifle
Range from 7pm - 10pm.
A series of intermittent small weapon arms
firing will be heard in the local area during
the times given.
The RNZAF takes fire risk seriously and will
ensure fire mitigation is present.
For more information please contact:
F/S M Banks Ph 027 202 1974
MILITARY EXERCISE
Grenade Range Activity
18 May 2022
The general public is to be advised that a
New Zealand Army Exercise will be
conducted in the West Melton Range area
over the period 18 May 2022.
The exercise will involve up to 20 personnel
of Depot Company, 2/1 Battalion,
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment
from Burnham Military Camp.
Training will involve soldiers conducting a
Grenade practice within the West Melton
Rifle Range.
The Practice will begin at 10am and will be
completed by 4pm.
The New Zealand Army takes fire risk
seriously and will ensure fire mitigation is
present.
For more information please contact:
SSGT CHE KINGI on 027 717 7897
Public Notices
Te Taumutu Rūnanga
Society Incorporated
Extension of the Notice Period
to Hold a Postal Ballot
Te Taumutu Rūnanga Society
Incorporated wishes to inform its
members of its intention to extend
the Notice Period to conduct a postal
ballot for the purposes of electing the
members of the Te Taumutu Rūnanga
Appointment Committee. Once
elected, the Appointment Committee
will be responsible for appointing
the Representative and Alternate
Representative of the rūnanga to
represent the interests of the rūnanga at
meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
Appointment Committee Nominations
Te Taumutu Rūnanga is extending the
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West Melton 4/1132 Old West Coast Road
Unique lifestyle living
If you are looking for a property that is a little bit unique, a little bit out of the ordinary, but super special, then 4/1132 Old
West Coast Road, West Melton could be the one! The 2 story, 178m2 family home enjoys wonderful open plan living upstairs
with a modern kitchen being the centre piece of this open plan living area. Enjoying all day sun, this living area flows onto an
extensive deck which enjoys stunning, uninterrupted views right across the Plains up to the Alps. The elevation of this
living/outdoor area provides a real point of difference and this home truly is an entertainers dream. 4 large bedrooms along
with a large family bathroom and laundry complete the picture downstairs. The home is fully insulated, double glazed
throughout and complete with a log burner. The 4.24 hectares of land offers fantastic points of difference with a pond, water
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tack shed. Situated down a quiet lane, this property offers a wonderful opportunity for those looking for lifestyle living and we
encourage you to come and view this property - you won't be disappointed!
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 24th May, 2022 at 4.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View Sun 15 May 3.15 - 4.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROL100885
Chris Moore
M 027 288 0563
Angela Hunt
M 021 548 777
E chris.moore@pb.co.nz
E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
West Melton 366 Newtons Road
Leeston 12 Vitruvius Way
As is - Where is!
Located on the corner of Newtons and Lawford Road, 366 Newtons is
a cracking 5.9 HA block in a very desirable location. The property has a
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both currently used to grow meadow hay.
6 4 2
Deadline Sale closes Monday 30th
May, 2022 at 10.00am
View Sun 15 May 11.00 - 11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/ROL100028
Justin Le Lievre
M 022 628 1306
Seriously spacious home on 967m2 section.
Beautifully positioned for privacy and peace and quiet in popular
Vitruvius Way this property offers not just a well proportioned home
with space aplenty indoors but also a section that allows for extra
garaging, a chook run, fruit trees or extensive vege gardens. Built in
2013 by the vendor this permanent material home features three
larger than average bedrooms which are complimented by a family
sized kitchen and adjoining dining / living area which also has a study
nook for the home office and also opens out onto a north facing patio.
3 2 2 2
For Sale Buyers $789,000+
View Sun 15 May 2.15 - 2.45pm
Sun 22 May 2.15 - 2.45pm
Web pb.co.nz/LEU100925
Stephan Knowler AREINZ
M 027 229 9522
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
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Rolleston 28 Philippa Drive
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. Open plan living, dining, and entertainers kitchen with stacker sliders opening
out to two sides of the house ensuring you can make the most of outdoor sun and shelter all day long. The exposed aggregate
concrete patio area also allows for wonderful indoor-outdoor flow. There is easy access double car garage with internal access
with storage in the roof space, accessible via a pull-down ladder. Great off-street parking. The home has a security alarm for
additional safety. Having the Lemonwood Grove Primary School and Best Start Faringdon
3 2 1 2
For Sale Buyers $820,000+
View Sun 15 May 3.00 - 3.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU100384
Karen Harper
M 027 444 1436
E karenh@pb.co.nz
Lincoln 5 Verdeco Boulevard
4 Car Garaging and so much more!
Style, space, and functionality is the only way to describe this stunning home set in the every-popular, highly sort-after
Verdeco Park. Elegantly executed, the home offers a smart floor plan designed to maximise the 953sqm section. The stylish
kitchen incorporates Bosch appliances, two Pyrolytic ovens with 90cm five burner gas hob, LED strip lighting, a plumbed
double fridge space, stone benchtops, and butler's pantry with plenty of storage space. The breakfast bar separates you from
the generous living / dining area, scissor truss ceiling and large triple stacking sliders connects you seamlessly to the expansive
Kwila decks positioned for sun-soaked entertainment and alfresco dining, morning, noon, or night. A separate formal lounge
offers a rich ambiance to relax in with a deep colour palette and gas fire to snuggle down in, on a cold winter's night. The
generous bathrooms are luxurious, with both having under-tile heating, an oversized dual tiled shower in the ensuite and a
family bathroom that features a deep, freestanding bath with large, tiled shower. The three bedrooms all having access to the
outdoors, includes a good-sized master with walk through wardrobe.
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
3 2 2 4
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 19th May, 2022 at 4.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View Wed 11 May 4.30 - 5.00pm
Sun 15 May 12.00 - 12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/LIU102170
Tanya Marillier
M 027 383 3844
Monty Marillier
M 021 943 973
E tanya@pb.co.nz
E Monty@pb.co.nz
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Selwyn's largest locally owned & operated
property management company
Paul Clement
Business Development Manager
bdm.redchili@raywhite.com
027 522 8210
Melody Roberts
Business Development
redchili.bdm@raywhite.com
027 246 2922
Cara Callister
Senior Property Manager
Debbie Drewett
Property Manager
Erica Afonso
Property Manager
Lucy Campbell
Property Manager
Olly Drew
Property Manager
Call or email Paul or Melody for a free rental appraisal
Rolleston | West Melton | Lincoln
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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!
Lincoln
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Land area 400m2 plus
Price up to $900,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Land area 600m2 plus
Price up to $940,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Lincoln
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Section 700m2 plus
Price up to $1,150,000
Contact
Trina Rea 027 424 6901
trina.rea@raywhite.com
Rolleston
3 bedrooms
double glazed
1-2 car garaging
Price under $650,000
Contact
Leesa Booth 027 947 1200
leesa.booth@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
Section 800m2 plus
Price up to $1,300,000
Contact
Kate Cameron 027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 living areas
2 bathrooms
Dog friendly section
Price up to $870,000
Contact
Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com
West Melton/Rolleston
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Triple garage + extra sheds
Section 1500m2 - 10,000m2
Price up to $1,500,000
Contact
Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955
amanda.cherry@raywhite.com
West Melton/Kirwee
Land 4 hectares
Already set up for horses
Price up to $1,400,000
Contact
Morgan Cathro 021 034 2147
morgan.cathro@raywhite.com
Selwyn
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 2-4 hectares
Price $1,000,000 - $1,300,000
Contact
Morgan Cathro 021 034 2147
morgan.cathro@raywhite.com
Leeston/Doyleston/Rolleston
2-3 bedrooms
Any land size considered
Price up to $650,000
Contact
Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282
georgia.schofield@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
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Section approx. 750m2
Price up to $950,000
Contact
Leisa Webster 027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
Rolleston
Post earthquake home
3 bedrooms
Easy care section
Price up to $750,000
Contact
Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282
georgia.schofield@raywhite.com
Outskirts of Selwyn
Bach that allows dogs
or small section suitable for a bach
Any price considered
Contact
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Rolleston
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Must have 2 large living spaces
Price up to $800,000
Contact
Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Lincoln
3 bedrooms up to 3 years old
2 living, 2 car garage, turning space
Section 500m2 - 650m2
Price $900,000 - $975,000
Contact
Paul Dodds 021 210 5559
paul.dodds@raywhite.com
Selwyn
Lifestyle property
3+ bedrooms, okay if it needs work
Land up to 2 hectares
Price up to $950,000
Contact
Paul Dodds 021 210 5559
paul.dodds@raywhite.com
Are you considering selling? Do you have a property that matches one of these descriptions?
Contact us now for a no obligation appraisal
If you want to get SOLD, call us TODAY
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What to ask a real estate agent
Selling a home is a big life decision, both
financially and emotionally. The journey
can be a roller coaster, which is why
finding a licensed real estate agent you feel
comfortable with is so important.
“Remember, you’re looking for the
person who you’re going to trust to sell
what’s likely to be your biggest asset. Their
success (or failure) will have a marked
impact on your new life plan,” says the
Real Estate Authority (REA).
New Zealand has about 15,000 real
estate agents who help people navigate
big-deal transactions every day.
“The trick is to find the one that will be
best for your situation,” he says.
If you’re going to get the best out of your
real estate agent – and they’re going to get
the best price and conditions for your
property – then you need
to put the work in before
you sign with anyone. That
means basing your decision
on more than gut feel or the
fact that their office was easy
to park outside.
You need someone who
understands what it takes
to sell a property like yours
and a proven track record to
show for it. You also need
to feel comfortable with
them personally – if
you don’t find them
pleasant to deal
with then buyers
may not enjoy
the experience either.
If you’re not sure how to get the ball
rolling, ask the agent the following
questions:
- What do you know about my
neighbourhood? How are sales in this area
and who is buying?
- Do you work independently or with
other agents?
- What kind of advertising or marketing
do you use – and which ones will work for
my property? What extra marketing costs
will I have to pay?
- What are your commission rates? Are
you open to negotiation?
- Do you have testimonials or references
from people whose properties you have
sold in the last three months?
- What do you recommend I do to
prepare my home for sale?
- Why should I hire you?
Asking these questions helps you
form a picture of the agent’s experience,
knowledge and how they structure their
business.
These days you’d expect an agent’s
marketing plan to have an online focus
that includes major property websites and
social media. Find out what the marketing
plan will cost and ask them to explain
their rationale – you’re the one paying for
this service, after all.
Remember that you can negotiate on
the marketing costs and commission –
don’t be afraid to ask the agents if they
are interested in an incentive-based
commission, where they will earn more
commission if they sell your property
above a certain price.
Once you’ve found the agent you think
you’d like to work with, check them out
on the Real Estate Authority’s (REA)
online public register, which will tell you
if the agent holds a current licence. This is
important because it’s illegal to carry out
real estate agency work without a licence
and if you deal with an unlicensed person
the REA will be unable to help you if
things go wrong.
When you’ve decided on an agent, the
terms and conditions of your contract will
be set out in an agency agreement that
you both sign. This is a legal document,
so make sure you get advice from a lawyer
and that you understand your rights and
responsibilities.
For independent information and
guidance on buying or selling property,
check out settled.govt.nz.
NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
West Melton 254 Bells Road
The ultimate lifestyle
Four hectares showcasing resort-style indulgence 4km from West Melton township and 25 minutes into the CBD.
Impressive electronic entrance gates and sealed drive lined with cherry trees. Promising hours of family fun are the
large games room, fenced tennis court, heated swimming pool and the chip and putt golf course complete with
bunkers and landscaping. Eight paddocks with water troughs, stockyards, five-bay implement/hay shed, superb
shelterbelts and a well. Renovated and refurbished, the expansive home includes versatile living spaces, decks and
verandas allowing effortless entertaining. Accommodation includes a fully appointed guest suite and a majestically
remodelled upstairs master with a his n hers WIR, luxe ensuite and balcony access. The home office could be utilised
as a sixth bedroom. Buyers seeking a sensational lifestyle and significant space are encouraged to act swiftly.
bayleys.co.nz/5518322
5 3 3 7
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 1 Jun 2022
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
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Kirwee 19 Suffolk Drive
Triple car garaging - ready in November
Take an easy drive out from the city, with gorgeous mountain views en route, to see the setting for your family's
brand new home. Perfectly positioned on a 795sqm section, this 250sqm home will tick all the boxes on your wish
list. A striking chef's kitchen with 90cm oven, granite benchtops and a walk-in pantry, carpeted triple car garage
with attic storage, luxurious tiled bathrooms, a separate laundry, walk-in linen room, Bluetooth speakers, gas hot
water, ducted heat pump system and a Kwila deck.
Secure this property with a deposit, have nothing else to pay until settlement and simply watch your beautiful new
home take shape. Completion is expected in November.
4 2 2 3
For Sale offers invited over $949,000
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5518200
Lincoln 29 Liffeyfields Drive
Park up in Liffeyfields
Located within a select enclave of premium homes, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence has been
impeccably crafted to embrace expansive living across a sensational 2,564sqm parcel, with fortuitous six-car
garaging. Enrobed in classic brick, the single-level floorplan incorporates both formal and family living spaces, with
each extending effortlessly outdoors. The light-filled kitchen displays ample capacity for entertaining, thanks to its
connection with the open plan dining area and the combination of a wide island bench and generous walk-in pantry.
Further functionality is supplied by a separate laundry, attic storage and a large study (or fifth bedroom). Quadruple
garaging unites with a standard double to amplify the attraction for enthusiasts, with a generous workshop space,
an impressive tool storeroom and a gym room.
bayleys.co.nz/5518237
4 2 2 6
Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 19 May 2022
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View Sun 2-2.30pm or by appointment
Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889
urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz
Tim Dyer 027 495 0979
tim.dyer@bayleys.co.nz
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bayleys.co.nz

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Lincoln 56 Kaitorete Drive
So sunny and oh so stylish
Cleverly designed to maximise space and light, this ultra-funky Rockcote and James Hardie home comes with an
easy-care section without compromising on features or specs. Upon entering the home, you will be immediately
impressed by the sense of light and spaciousness in the expansive open-plan living area, which is further
complemented with a cathedral ceiling. The sleek, high-spec kitchen at the heart of the home benefits from stone
kitchen benchtops, a 90cm freestanding stove, a plumbed double fridge space and a generously-proportioned
walk-in pantry. Two double bedrooms are well catered for with the gorgeous family bathroom, which includes a
freestanding bath and a tiled feature wall; and the spacious master bedroom offers an ensuite with a luxurious tiled
shower. Every aspect of this home has been cleverly designed with methodical attention to detail.
3 1 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Wed 18 May 2022
View 5.15-5.45pm Wed 11 May,
1.30-2pm Sat 14 May & 11-11.30am Sun 15 May
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5517405
NEW LISTING
Rolleston 30 Beaumont Drive
Garaging galore and so much more
What are you looking for in your new home? Do you need five bedrooms for your growing or extended family? Are
you a car enthusiast that dreams of extra garaging for your project cars? Do you need off-street and covered
parking for your boat, caravan and teenagers' cars? Do you love growing your own veggies and having outdoor
space? If you have any or all of these on your wish list, you need to view this home without delay. The property,
completed in August 2012, has a well-designed 265sqm floor plan with two huge interconnecting living rooms,
generously proportioned bedrooms, a walk-in pantry, a pellet fire, a heat pump and sought-after additional
garaging with an over-height door, making five car garaging in all. Handy to Rolleston's central shopping hub, and
with easy access to the motorway, this home will offer you the lifestyle and location you have longed for.
5 2 2 5
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Tue 17 May 2022
View 1.45-2.15pm Sun 15 May
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5518275
bayleys.co.nz

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Sheffield 27 Vogel Street
A sense of something special
This charming 120sqm (more or less) family home is superbly positioned on a large 811sqm (more or less) section.
This distinctive home plays host to three bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom. The fabulous kitchen is
thoughtfully-configured and complemented by modern appliances while the open plan dining and living areas
allow for versatile living and entertaining. A north-facing aspect, double glazing, log burner, heat transfer and ecowool
insulation contribute to the warm and inviting ambience of this delightful home while a private deck with
fabulous views of the Torlesse Range will be a welcome place to chill out. Completely fenced and ‘dog-proofed’, the
property is a safe haven for kids and pets, while a garden shed and separate three-bay shed with office, workshop
and three-phase power ensure the property is as practical as it is convenient. Call us now to learn more.
bayleys.co.nz/5518404
3 1 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Tue 31 May 2022
62 South Terrace, Darfield
Phone for viewing times
Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279
jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz
Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
UNDER CONTRACT
Southbridge 10 Pacific Drive
Rakaia Huts retreat - under offer
Impeccably presented with a crisp coastal aesthetic, this three bedroom and one bathroom home in the heart of the
Rakaia Huts community presents the perfect holiday bach or lifestyle retreat. Sitting serenely on a spacious 845sqm
section, the house offers two living areas and a separate kitchen, and is fully insulated throughout the walls and
ceiling. With intelligent design throughout the dining and living areas, the log burner and heat pump create a
convivial and soothing space to relax. One of the living areas opens through french doors to the sun-soaked and
sheltered deck area, presenting the perfect indoor-outdoor flow. Accommodation is light-filled bedrooms with their
own storage that share the modern family bathroom with quality fixtures and fittings. One bedroom is accessed
through the other and offers a perfect proposition as a nursery or adjoining bedroom.
3 2 1 2
Price Indication $535,000
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5518312
bayleys.co.nz

Your guide to all things Real Estate
in the Selwyn District
Show home full of surprises
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The Compass-built show home
in Acland Park is full of surprises
with features that are not only
stunning but also practical to
the flow of the home. Even the
layout of the Archenar 205 home
is different with a large selfcontained
principle bedroom,
ensuite and walk-in wardrobe next
to the front door, differentiating it
from the other two bedrooms.
The U-shaped design opens
out onto a 35 square metre wrap
around kwila deck with retractable
corner sliding door off the family/
dining area. This completely
opens up the space and brings
the outside in without needing a
support.
A separate living room can be
open or closed with space-saving
cavity doors from the family room
and, again, more opportunity to
open out to the spacious deck
through sliding doors.
Another feature within these
spacious living areas is a dining
area with stunning tropical wall
paper to separate it from the
rest of the room, and a long
study nook that can be used for
homework or working from home.
Features in the kitchen include
a large pantry and a cleverly
hidden in-built extraction fan in
the cupboards above the stove and
a ceiling-mounted heat pump that
can heat or cool the entire living
area from its central location.
There is also a spacious laundry
and a separate toilet.
Compass Homes offers more
than 123 different designs for their
houses, with a huge selection of
cladding and roofing to achieve
the customised look you would
like for your new home. Options
include metal tile, long run iron,
brick, weatherboard and plaster.
The Compass Homes team
really enjoys working with clients
to ensure that their new abode
provides liveable and practical
solutions to suit everyone’s needs,
creating a welcoming design that
is future proofed for the years
to come. With their thorough
design and budgeting process their
quotations are accurate within five
per cent.
With a floor area of 204 square
metres the Acland Park show
home in Kate Sheppard Drive
is open from 12pm until 4pm
Fridays to Sundays. Do pop in.
It is well worth a look when it
comes to choosing options for
your new 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
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Four things you MUST
do before buying a home
Buying a home is a big deal. It’s likely to be the most expensive thing you buy, and it can be a complicated legal
process. It’s even tougher in a hot market, where there is a lot of competition for a limited number of properties. It
might be tempting to take a few shortcuts, but failing to do things properly could cause more problems later.
Here are our top four tasks for home
buyers.
1. Research the property
The real estate agent selling the property
acts on behalf of the seller, however they
are also required to tell you everything
they know about the property. They
must respond professionally to all your
enquiries and not withhold any details.
Remember that you still need to do
your own due diligence. That means
getting a title search so you can find
out all the facts about the property’s
ownership, boundary and access, as
held by Land Information New Zealand
(LINZ). It’s a good idea to get a Land
Information Memorandum (LIM),
which shows information held by the
local council about the property and
land. For valuable feedback on the
property’s condition, get a report done
by an inspector who has professional
indemnity insurance and carries out
their work in accordance with the New
Zealand Property Inspection Standard.
Although this all costs money, it will
save you more in the long term. Sellers
may occasionally provide some of this
information for you. If this happens,
check that it is up-to-date.
2. Get legal advice
Buying property is expensive, and it
can cost even more if something goes
wrong. That’s why it’s important to get
legal advice before you sign anything.
A lawyer will handle all the paperwork
involved in the process, including the
title search, and offer impartial advice.
If you don’t have a lawyer, the New
Zealand Law Society can help you find
There are several methods of buying and
selling property, for example, tender or
auction. It’s important to understand the
process for the property you are buying.
Practices can vary between agencies
so make sure you confirm details with
The sale and purchase agreement is your
contract with the seller. It is crucial to
read it very carefully and get legal advice
before you sign. You can negotiate the
terms and conditions of an agreement,
but once you sign it, there’s no going
Want more free and independent
advice on buying a property? Check
one at propertylawyers.org.nz.
3. Understand the sale process
them. The Home Buyer’s
buyingahome.reaa.govt.nz
Guide
has
at
more
helpful advice.
4.
agreement
Read the
and
sale
understand
and purchase
what it
means
back.
out www.settled.co.nz
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Ray White Town & Lifestyle
132 High Street, Southbridge
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
29 William Nicholls Drive, Belfast
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
31 Vasari Grange, Rolleston
Harcourts
6 Belmont Lane, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
74 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
39 Beachville Road, Redcliffs
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
20 Coppinger Terrace, Aidanfield
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
1/831 Ferry Road, Woolston
Harcourts
2/1690 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee
Harcourts
172 Rakaia Barhill Methven Rd, Rakaia
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
31 Vasari Grange, Rolleston
Harcourts
12 Brittan Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts
439 Ridge Road, Tai Tapu
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
39 Beachville Road, Redcliffs
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
2/1690 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee
Harcourts
153 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts
56 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln
Bayleys Camterbury
17E Division Street, Riccarton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
2 Foxford Close, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
1/831 Ferry Road, Woolston
Harcourts
242 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
29 William Nicholls Drive, Belfast
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
9 Anson Street, Kirwee
Harcourts
56 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln
Bayleys Camterbury
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366 Newtons Road, West Melton
Property Brokers
10 Weston Way, Lincoln
Property Brokers
15 Cameron Crescent, Rolleston
Property Brokers
56 Lucca Crescent, Rolleston
Property Brokers
5 Verdeco Boulevard, Lincoln
Property Brokers
1 Power Place, Rolleston
Property Brokers
7 Antonia Place, Aidanfield
Property Brokers
1 Lindum Place, Lincoln
Property Brokers
31 Vasari Grange, Rolleston
Harcourts
4 Chimango Place, Rolleston
Bayleys Camterbury
40 Gresford Street, St Albans
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
242 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
3/713 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston
Bayleys Camterbury
18 Mather Place, Springston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
24 Rochester Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
12 Brittan Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts
11 Rossall Crescent, Rolleston
Property Brokers
4 Lesser Close, Rolleston
Bayleys Camterbury
79 Clausen Avenue, Leeston
Property Brokers
5 Banded Place, Rolleston
Property Brokers
17 Clausen Avenue, Leeston
Property Brokers
63 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
31 Sherborne Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
6 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
44 Shelley Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
4 Willetts Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
6 Belmont Lane, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
9 Sunline Avenue, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
21 George Street, Rolleston
Bayleys Camterbury
140 North Belt, Lincoln
Bayleys Camterbury
11 Cassini Place, Leeston
Bayleys Camterbury
2/1690 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee
Harcourts
49 Birchs Road, Prebbleton
Bayleys Camterbury
13 Uffington Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
96 Brenley Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
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143 Telegraph Road, Burnham
Property Brokers
35 Quartz Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
153 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts
6 Spirit Terrace, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
7 Broomleigh Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
20 Coppinger Terrace, Aidanfield
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
2 Foxford Close, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
31 Northmoor Boulevard, Rollesto
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
30 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Camterbury
5 Byron Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
17 Andesite Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
21 Kinglear Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
5 Chert Street, Rolleston
Bayleys Camterbury
29 Liffeyfields Drive, Lincoln
Bayleys Camterbury
13 Taiaroa Place, Southbridge
Property Brokers
62 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston
Property Brokers
26 Sherborne Drive, Rolleston
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12 Vitruvius Way, Leeston
Property Brokers
27 Rory Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
74 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
21 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
12 The Mews, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
1/831 Ferry Road, Woolston
Harcourts
4 Bethany Road, Rolleston
Property Brokers
28 Philippa Drive, Rolleston
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15 Slattery Lane, Leeston
Property Brokers
2 Lee Streetm, Southbridge
Property Brokers
16 Pollock Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
22 Heaton Drive, Tai Tapu
Bayleys Camterbury
4/1132 Old West Coast Rd, West Melton
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8 Gracia Avenue, Rollleston
Property Brokers
6 Exeter Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
132 High Street, Southbridge
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
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Rolleston 03 929 0306
Darfield 03 975 4506
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Lincoln 03 595 6954
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Hornby 03 349 9919
Rolleston 03 347 4711
Lincoln 03 662 9933
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Rolleston +64 3 347 9949
Darfield +64 3 9754559
Leeston +64 3 324 3704
Christchurch +64 3 375 4700
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