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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER <strong>21</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />

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Page 8<br />

• By Barry Clarke<br />

IT WAS either a case of poor eyesight, or<br />

simply blind to the road rules when this<br />

party bus arrived at one of its stops on<br />

Saturday afternoon.<br />

The driver off-loaded his cargo of pub<br />

crawlers outside the main door of The<br />

Famous Grouse Hotel in Lincoln instead<br />

of using the usual landing spot – the<br />

pub’s car park around the back.<br />

But it meant using half the footpath<br />

and a section of Gerald St with no<br />

parking yellow lines, then leaving the<br />

vehicle there.<br />

Parking on a yellow law can incur a $60<br />

fine; on a footpath a $40 fine.<br />

• Turn to page 4<br />

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• By Susan Sandys<br />

NEW Government legislation to<br />

protect valuable food-producing<br />

soils may be too late to stop<br />

the planned Lincoln South<br />

subdivision.<br />

The long-awaited National<br />

Policy Statement for Highly<br />

Productive Land was released on<br />

Sunday. It is expected to bring<br />

protections for New Zealand’s<br />

most fertile soils.<br />

Lincoln residents’ group<br />

Lincoln Voice is currently fighting<br />

the proposed 1710-section Lincoln<br />

South in the Environment Court,<br />

opposing the district council’s<br />

adoption of rezoning application<br />

Plan Change 69 from Carter<br />

Group.<br />

Lincoln South is planned<br />

for 190ha of rural land on the<br />

southern outskirts of Lincoln,<br />

which would see the number of<br />

dwellings in the town increase by<br />

about 55 per cent.<br />

Lincoln Voice spokeswoman<br />

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5 today – the Lincoln<br />

Community Gardens can<br />

stay on the old maternity<br />

hospital site.<br />

It looked as if the<br />

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health authorities closed<br />

the hospital and started to<br />

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Pages 20 & <strong>21</strong><br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

An international water<br />

consultant will help decide<br />

whether the district council can<br />

avoid chlorinating some of its<br />

supplies.<br />

Blanket chlorination has been<br />

mandated by central government<br />

as a public health measure,<br />

to be undertaken by November<br />

15.<br />

However, local bodies which<br />

obtain an official exemption<br />

from the country’s water authority<br />

Taumata Arowai for any<br />

given supply, can stop chlorinating<br />

that supply.<br />

District<br />

council asset<br />

manager water<br />

services Murray<br />

England and<br />

service delivery<br />

manager Gareth<br />

Morgan said<br />

in their water<br />

England<br />

report to district councillors at<br />

their fortnightly meeting last<br />

week, staff had met recently<br />

with Taumata Arowai. This was<br />

to discuss the first exemption<br />

the district council had applied<br />

for, for Rakaia Huts community<br />

water supply.<br />

They said Taumata Arowai<br />

had commended the district<br />

council on the structure and<br />

detail of the exemption application.<br />

A site visit was now planned<br />

for <strong>September</strong> 28, to include<br />

staff, Taumata Arowai and international<br />

expert Dr Dan Deere.<br />

Deere has been engaged by<br />

Taumata Arowai as part of its<br />

process for assessing all exemption<br />

applications. He is owner of<br />

Australian-based Water Futures,<br />

which provides water science<br />

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Water chlorination exemption<br />

applications in council process<br />

Murray<br />

consultancy services related to<br />

the assessment and management<br />

of risk.<br />

England said the Rakaia Huts<br />

application had been the first<br />

exemption application received<br />

by Taumata Arowai from local<br />

authorities nationwide.<br />

“Additional applications are<br />

being prepared, with Springston<br />

and Prebbleton being the first of<br />

these,” England said.<br />

About 150 people attended a<br />

meeting at Lincoln Event Centre<br />

ELECTION ISSUE:<br />

About 150<br />

people attended<br />

a meeting<br />

organised by<br />

residents against<br />

chlorination<br />

recently.<br />

organised by residents opposed<br />

to chlorination.<br />

Chlorination has become a<br />

local body election issue for the<br />

three-yearly elections, for which<br />

voting closes October 8. Both<br />

district council incumbent and<br />

new and candidates spoke about<br />

their views at the meeting.<br />

About 1500 people calling for<br />

the district council to stop its<br />

chlorination plans have signed a<br />

change.org petition.<br />

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In Brief<br />

Warning afTEr<br />

rubbISh fire spreads<br />

Lincoln fire chief Jeremy<br />

Greenwood is warning people<br />

to be careful when burning<br />

their rubbish after a small scrub<br />

fire last week. “Even though we<br />

have had a very wet winter, it<br />

will not take long for vegetation<br />

to dry out,” Greenwood said.<br />

“People will need to be vigilant<br />

about burn piles being spread to<br />

vegetation during high winds.”<br />

His warning comes after the<br />

blaze on Ridge Rd, Tai Tapu,<br />

in which a resident’s controlled<br />

rubbish fire spread to a nearby<br />

hedge when the north-west wind<br />

picked up.<br />

Number of licensed<br />

restaurants dOUbLES<br />

Rolleston’s licensed restaurants<br />

are growing in number but<br />

some are desperately seeking<br />

staff. District licensing inspector<br />

Malcolm Johnston said there<br />

were nine licensed premises from<br />

the square to the Tennyson St<br />

precinct about three years ago.<br />

Now there are 15 and a further<br />

three new applications are before<br />

the district licensing committee.<br />

They are for restaurants Lone<br />

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store Tennyson Market. Lone Star<br />

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open, including Joe’s Garage, are<br />

seeking hospitality workers.<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

4<br />

NEWS<br />

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

Decision a ‘game changer’ for <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

• From page 1<br />

Group members were still<br />

consulting lawyers and experts<br />

on whether the NPS-HPL would<br />

strengthen their case in the<br />

Environment Court.<br />

“At least it<br />

stops this<br />

happening<br />

elsewhere in<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> and New<br />

Zealand, and<br />

is a great step<br />

Denise<br />

Carrick<br />

forward to an<br />

amazing future<br />

for our soils, food<br />

provision and our environment,”<br />

Carrick said.<br />

Director of Lincoln<br />

University-based Bioprotection<br />

Aotearoa, Professor Amanda<br />

Black, said it would take at<br />

least three-and-a-half years to<br />

implement the NPS-HPL.<br />

“While it comes into effect<br />

on October 17, <strong>2022</strong>, any land<br />

already marked for subdivision<br />

will still go ahead,” Black<br />

said.<br />

This included Lincoln South.<br />

“There are also a number<br />

of exceptions to protecting<br />

highly productive land that<br />

begs the questions – will the<br />

NPS-HPL be able to adequately<br />

protect our future food supply?<br />

And is this too little too<br />

late?” she said.<br />

Fellow Lincoln academic<br />

Dr Trish Fraser, a science<br />

team leader at Plant and<br />

Food Research, said the new<br />

legislation would be a game<br />

changer for <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

The NPS-HPL would mean<br />

the district council would have<br />

to give more consideration to the<br />

type of soil in an area proposed<br />

for subdivision.<br />

“So they will have more<br />

grounds on which to decline<br />

applications than previously<br />

where the value of the soil was<br />

ignored,” Fraser said.<br />

The district council has faced<br />

a wave of rezoning plan change<br />

applications in the last two years,<br />

as developers take advantage of<br />

legislation aimed at solving New<br />

Zealand’s housing shortage.<br />

The National Policy Statement<br />

for Urban Development was<br />

introduced in 2020.<br />

Council changing strategy on illegal parking<br />

• From page 1<br />

The yellow lines were put in<br />

a while back to increase the<br />

safety of pedestrians, who use<br />

a crossing that traverses Gerald<br />

St. When there were car parks<br />

there, motorists often failed to<br />

see people stepping out onto the<br />

crossing, with many near misses<br />

and the occasional time people<br />

being struck by cars.<br />

The bus stayed illegally parked<br />

for sometime before it was noticed<br />

by the police, which tracked<br />

the driver down in the pub’s<br />

garden bar area and asked him<br />

to move it off the footpath and<br />

yellow lines.<br />

The incident comes as the district<br />

council this week steps up its<br />

enforcement of illegal parking.<br />

Up till now, the district council<br />

has taken an education first<br />

approach to illegal parking, but<br />

from this week that strategy is<br />

changing.<br />

Fines will now be issued for<br />

offences where parking safety is<br />

compromised or is inconsiderate<br />

to other road users.<br />

Said district council regulatory<br />

manager Susan Atherton: “Safety<br />

is our priority. We will be issuing<br />

infringements for stationary vehicle<br />

offences on public roads and<br />

spaces, such as parking on yellow<br />

lines, footpaths, and blocking<br />

driveways. Infringements may<br />

also be issued in relation to a<br />

vehicle’s registration or warrant<br />

of fitness.”<br />

There are four parking safety<br />

officers who usually work Monday<br />

to Friday 8.30am-5pm, but<br />

they may now also work outside<br />

of these hours if needed.<br />

“Following feedback from the<br />

community and an increasing<br />

number of complaints, the<br />

council recognises there is<br />

now a need to start issuing<br />

infringements for offences where<br />

parking safety is compromised<br />

or is inconsiderate to other road<br />

users,” Atherton said.<br />

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other parking information<br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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NEWS 5<br />

STAY: Dave Fitzjohn (right) mucks in with volunteers at the Lincoln Community Gardens<br />

on the former Lincoln Maternity Hospital site.<br />

No need to uproot community garden<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

COMMUNITY garden<br />

volunteers had an 11th-hour<br />

reprieve as they prepared to pack<br />

up and move from the grounds<br />

of the former Lincoln Maternity<br />

Hospital.<br />

Just as they were about to<br />

shift their much-loved Lincoln<br />

Community Gardens to another<br />

site, health authority, Te Whatu<br />

Ora, told them they could stay.<br />

The former Canterbury<br />

District Health Board allowed<br />

the Lincoln Envirotown Trust to<br />

establish the garden at the site in<br />

2008.<br />

Then late last year the health<br />

board could no longer guarantee<br />

the garden could stay as it was<br />

preparing to close Lincoln<br />

Maternity Hospital and possibly<br />

dispose of the building and land.<br />

While the trust sought to<br />

stay, it also set about finding an<br />

alternative site.<br />

Following the closure of the<br />

hospital in May, a decision on<br />

what to do with the building and<br />

land was delayed as the<br />

health board was disbanded<br />

to become part of the new Te<br />

Whatu Ora.<br />

Trust chairman Dave<br />

Fitzjohn said it had been a<br />

wonderful surprise to get an<br />

email from a Te Whatu Ora<br />

leasing administrator to say the<br />

community gardens could stay.<br />

In addition, Te Whatu Ora will<br />

keep the power and water on at<br />

the site and offer maintenance<br />

support.<br />

“It seems they are happy for us<br />

to be there,” Fitzjohn said.<br />

Offering the site for free since<br />

2008 and now into the future<br />

was also a “true community<br />

service” on behalf of the health<br />

authority, he said.<br />

“We definitely owe them our<br />

gratitude, as does the Lincoln<br />

community.”<br />

At the same time, Fitzjohn and<br />

fellow members of the trust were<br />

grateful to the Lincoln Baptist<br />

Church.<br />

The church’s grounds were the<br />

alternative site where the gardens<br />

would have been relocated at the<br />

end of this year.<br />

“We were essentially in the<br />

process of getting the actual<br />

proper lease agreements.”<br />

The community<br />

gardens comprise of rows<br />

of planter boxes, a garden shed,<br />

glasshouse, and canvas awning<br />

for afternoon teas. Individuals,<br />

groups, schools and pre-schools<br />

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Taggers identified<br />

TWO 14-YEAR-OLDS who<br />

spray-painted graffiti on a wall<br />

at Rolleston in broad daylight<br />

have been identified and dealt<br />

with by police.<br />

The incident was photographed<br />

by a resident and<br />

appeared in last week’s <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

<strong>Times</strong>. Police said the pair had<br />

been referred to Youth Aid and<br />

they had carried out community<br />

work. The incident is among<br />

increasing vandalism and other<br />

crimes being carried out in the<br />

district by teenagers, which is<br />

concerning residents.<br />

It includes the tagging of a<br />

family home in Prebbleton, ram<br />

raids, dairy robberies and cars<br />

being stolen.<br />

Last week Mayor Sam<br />

Broughton told the <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

he would be meeting with police<br />

to discuss the crime issue. He<br />

would be asking about any issues<br />

or trends police were facing, and<br />

see if the district council might<br />

be able to offer support.<br />

TWO PREMISES sold alcohol<br />

to a 16-year-old in a controlled<br />

purchase operation involving<br />

the police and chief licensing<br />

inspector.<br />

Chief licensing inspector<br />

Malcolm Johnston reported<br />

This week Broughton would<br />

not discuss the issues or trends,<br />

saying it was “a question for the<br />

police”.<br />

“We meet with the police on a<br />

regular basis to understand the<br />

areas in which they are concentrating<br />

their efforts,” he said in<br />

an emailed response.<br />

“As a council we support<br />

their role by providing community<br />

services that meet our<br />

communities needs. For young<br />

people that means providing<br />

safe and well resourced facilities<br />

and activities to allow them to<br />

participate in community life.<br />

“This develops a sense of<br />

belonging and discourages them<br />

from taking part in activity<br />

that damages our communities.<br />

We are also heavily engaged in<br />

programmes and initiatives to<br />

develop opportunities for young<br />

people helping them achieve and<br />

succeed in their ambitions.”<br />

Alcohol sold to 16-year-old – twice<br />

to district councillors at their<br />

fortnightly meeting last week<br />

that two volunteers were used by<br />

police to carry out the checks,<br />

on the evening of July 1.<br />

“A tavern and a bottle store<br />

both sold alcohol to a 16-yearold.<br />

Neither asked for identification,”<br />

Johnston said.<br />

Enforcement action was<br />

now being taken, and the<br />

cases would be referred to the<br />

Alcohol Regulatory Licensing<br />

Authority.<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

NEWS 7<br />

Good Samaritan helps<br />

mum after Maddie<br />

crashes into creek<br />

A MORNING bicycle ride ended<br />

with a frightening plunge into a<br />

creek for a Lincoln three-yearold.<br />

Maddie Gilmour (right) was<br />

with her mum Holly Porter in<br />

Prebbleton Domain on Thursday,<br />

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she became distracted by a dog<br />

and jogger running past.<br />

“She loves dogs,” Porter explained.<br />

“The dog ran past and she was:<br />

‘I’m going to catch the dog’.”<br />

Enthusiastically chasing the<br />

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Porter jumped in to the shin<br />

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Porter replaced some of the<br />

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Her car was a two-minute<br />

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Porter posted on social media<br />

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get their name.<br />

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Her dog is a border collie<br />

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NEWS<br />

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

Time to reminisce as Springfield<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

FORMER PUPILS of Springfield<br />

School are looking forward to<br />

reminiscing as they prepare<br />

to celebrate the school’s 150th<br />

jubilee next month.<br />

They have memories and<br />

memorabilia stretching back<br />

generations, as far as the 1800s.<br />

Among them<br />

is Bob White, 84,<br />

of Darfield, who<br />

vividly recalls<br />

his first day at<br />

school, during<br />

World War 2.<br />

A troop<br />

of soldiers<br />

Bob White<br />

marching through Springfield<br />

stopped off at the school. They<br />

were travelling from Burnham<br />

army camp to the nearby Mt<br />

Torlesse area for final training<br />

before heading off to battlefields<br />

overseas.<br />

“It was unbelievable how<br />

many there were, they seemed<br />

to stretch for miles and they had<br />

marched all the way from Burnham<br />

camp,” Bob said.<br />

One of the soldiers was the<br />

husband of his teacher Mrs<br />

Sutherland.<br />

Bob said he and fellow children<br />

were duly impressed as Mr<br />

Sutherland and fellow soldiers<br />

showed off their military equipment.<br />

“It blew my mind as a fiveyear-old,”<br />

Bob said.<br />

During the war years, the<br />

school would raise the New Zealand<br />

flag on Monday mornings,<br />

when staff and pupils would<br />

together sing God of Nations.<br />

Another memory was of one of<br />

the school’s teachers, renowned<br />

botanist Harry Talbot.<br />

“We used to think he was a<br />

stern old bugger. But really, when<br />

we look back on it now he was an<br />

incredible teacher,” Bob said.<br />

On field trips, Mr Talbot<br />

would offer sixpence to the first<br />

pupil to find a living creature.<br />

“My favourite trick was to<br />

grab a plant and say it’s a living<br />

thing,” Bob said.<br />

However, one time he fairly<br />

won the offered prize, when he<br />

found a lizard.<br />

He fondly recalled gardening<br />

being an important school pursuit.<br />

Children would have one<br />

hour every Friday to tend their<br />

own gardens. Seeds were provided<br />

by the Education Board,<br />

for girls to grow flowers and boys<br />

to grow vegetables.<br />

Springfield was a railway town,<br />

LONG HISTORY: The original Springfield School building in<br />

the year it opened in 1871, when it was called Kowai Pass<br />

School. Above: Many gathered for the official opening of<br />

Springfield School’s new building in 1931.<br />

and may of his fellow pupils were<br />

sons and daughters of railway<br />

workers. Vegetable gardens were<br />

situated across the railway line<br />

from single men’s quarters, the<br />

occupants of which would make<br />

known what good use they were<br />

making of the boys’ produce.<br />

“We didn’t mind, at least<br />

someone was getting use of the<br />

vegetables,” Bob said.<br />

Then there was the daily experience<br />

of being delivered almost<br />

undrinkable bottled milk.<br />

Schoolchildren nationwide<br />

received a half pint of free milk<br />

between 1937 and 1967, in a Government<br />

initiative to improve<br />

their health.<br />

“I don’t remember anybody<br />

drinking much of it actually. It<br />

had been sitting on Christchurch<br />

railway station for a day, the<br />

train for a day, and then Springfield<br />

railway station for a day.”<br />

Another former pupil, Maurice<br />

Milliken, 82, of Springfield, has<br />

an association with the school<br />

stretching across four generations.<br />

His father Leslie and<br />

siblings attended, when it was<br />

called Kowai Pass School, while<br />

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

NEWS 11<br />

School prepares for 150th jubilee<br />

The original school building<br />

of Kowai Pass School was on<br />

another site, now Kowai Pass<br />

Domain, before a new building<br />

was established at the current site<br />

in 1931.<br />

Maurice has old prize books<br />

which were awarded to his<br />

father’s siblings, dating back<br />

to the 1800s. The books were<br />

popular tomes of their day, given<br />

by teachers for achievement.<br />

He said he recalled a polio<br />

epidemic closing the school<br />

temporarily, when pupils had to<br />

undertake their lessons through<br />

correspondence papers which<br />

arrived in the mail.<br />

He had lived on the family<br />

farm when growing up, about 10<br />

kilometres from the school. He<br />

would travel to school by either<br />

riding his pony, named Robin, or<br />

bicycle.<br />

One of his memories was<br />

one day Robin bucking him<br />

and a couple of his friends off,<br />

as they had piled on to go<br />

exploring the riverbed and hills<br />

after school.<br />

“I should have been going home<br />

ofcourse,” Maurice said.<br />

Springfield School turned 150<br />

last year, when the school was in<br />

the middle of a total rebuild.<br />

A new $1.9 million block<br />

containing two classrooms, one<br />

break-out space, administration<br />

and sick bay, replaced old<br />

buildings. One of the school’s<br />

original buildings at the site,<br />

which was once its dental clinic,<br />

was retained.<br />

Springfield School Jubilee<br />

Committee spokeswoman Pam<br />

Aldersley said celebrations were<br />

initially planned for February,<br />

then deferred to next month due<br />

to Covid restrictions.<br />

“Now that we’re emerging<br />

from these challenges, the jubilee<br />

committee is hoping that past and<br />

current pupils, staff and friends<br />

of the school will be keen to dust<br />

off their<br />

glad rags and join us for a<br />

weekend packed with jubilee<br />

events,” Aldersley said.<br />

• The 150th jubilee<br />

will be held from<br />

October 28 to 30. For more<br />

information or tickets, see<br />

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MEMORABILIA: The Boy<br />

Princes was awarded to<br />

Kowai Pass School pupil<br />

James Milliken, uncle of<br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

NEWS 13<br />

Agricultural field days entries pour in<br />

• By Tim Cronshaw<br />

NEXT YEAR’S South Island<br />

Agricultural Field Days, in<br />

Kirwee, have got away to a racing<br />

start with 280 exhibitors already<br />

on the books.<br />

Organisers are optimistic that<br />

entries will continue to pick up<br />

pace before registrations close<br />

in November for the three-day<br />

event in March.<br />

The biennial field days are held<br />

every odd year between Kirwee<br />

and Waimumu and are a drawcard<br />

for farmers with their many<br />

machinery demonstrations,<br />

primary industry trade sites and<br />

stalls.<br />

Organising committee chairman<br />

Hayden Dorman said<br />

entries were coming in a lot faster<br />

than the previous event probably<br />

as Covid-19 uncertainty had died<br />

down.<br />

“A lot of the big names are<br />

starting to roll in . . . and<br />

especially the big machinery<br />

operators have got their big sites<br />

again.<br />

“It’s been hard for them to get<br />

stock in the past few years, but<br />

if they have the same sites they<br />

must have it here.”<br />

He said they had been lucky to<br />

run every Kirwee event without<br />

becoming a casualty of Covid-19<br />

and were relieved that lockdowns<br />

appeared to be over.<br />

Eastern Southland’s Waimumu<br />

was less fortunate with the<br />

February event having to be<br />

cancelled for the first time in its<br />

40-year history, as was the case<br />

for many A&P shows.<br />

“That’s one thing we don’t have<br />

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“Last time we were very cautious<br />

and were lucky, so to have<br />

280 exhibitors by now is really<br />

pleasing and they are still rolling<br />

in every day so that’s a good<br />

sign.”<br />

Dorman has been on the committee<br />

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He has more time on his hands<br />

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He said community spirit was<br />

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They had already carried<br />

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Kirwee site, which included<br />

upgrades to tracks.<br />

– Central Rural Life<br />

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NEWS 15<br />

BACKYARD CRITTERS<br />

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

entomology (insects and other invertebrates). Each<br />

week he introduces a new species found in his<br />

backyard at Lincoln. His column aims to raise public<br />

awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living things<br />

around us. Check out the full list of invertebrates found<br />

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Clever white-tailed<br />

spider tricks its prey<br />

AS THE days get longer<br />

and temperature warms<br />

up white-tailed spiders<br />

become more obvious.<br />

There are two species in<br />

New Zealand, the eastern<br />

white-tail Lampona<br />

murina in the North Island<br />

and common white-tail<br />

Lampona cylindrata in the<br />

South Island.<br />

The common white-tail is<br />

slightly larger being 18mm<br />

long for females and 12mm<br />

for the males.<br />

They are slender and<br />

cigar-shaped, dark reddish<br />

grey in colour with orangebrown<br />

legs.<br />

The abdomen has a pair<br />

of white dots on each side<br />

and the distinctive white tip<br />

of tail.<br />

Both white-tail species<br />

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The Lampona cylindrata<br />

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White-tailed spiders feed<br />

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the grey house spider<br />

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White-tail spiders do<br />

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They pretend to be prey<br />

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White-tailed spiders are<br />

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OUR PEOPLE – LISA CHEMALY<br />

Lifestyle change down to body<br />

HEALTHY: Prior to turning 40, Lisa Chemaly<br />

embarked on a fitness journey.<br />

Leeston early childhood<br />

teacher Lisa Chemaly<br />

has transformed her life<br />

after training for a body<br />

building competition.<br />

The 43-year-old mother<br />

of two spoke to Susan<br />

Sandys<br />

Can you tell me a little about<br />

your background?<br />

I’m originally from South Africa.<br />

We (my former husband, young<br />

son and I) moved here to New<br />

Zealand 14 years ago. About 12<br />

years ago I started studying early<br />

childhood, I’ve been an early<br />

childhood teacher ever since. I had<br />

always wanted to do it, but having<br />

study opportunity and being able<br />

to pay off a loan was something I<br />

couldn’t do back in South Africa.<br />

Why did you move to New<br />

Zealand?<br />

My kids’ dad’s parents came here<br />

for a holiday from South Africa.<br />

They liked it so much that they<br />

immigrated and encouraged us<br />

to follow. We had actually already<br />

planned to go to Australia, but<br />

then kind of changed our minds.<br />

I thought at the last second that it<br />

would be silly to have no family,<br />

because my family stayed behind. I<br />

was pregnant at the time, I had my<br />

daughter here. We were at Lincoln<br />

first, then Rolleston. About five<br />

years ago we found a house that we<br />

could afford to buy in Leeston.<br />

Tell me about your fitness<br />

journey.<br />

When I was growing up I was<br />

never one to enjoy exercise. I did<br />

enjoy riding my bike, and I did play<br />

sport at school, but as I got older,<br />

that just went right out the window.<br />

And, I guess for me, I’ve always<br />

kind of grown up just average,<br />

weight wise or body-type wise. I<br />

always used to compare myself to<br />

my friends. I think back in the day,<br />

people were quite judgy about your<br />

size. When I had my son, I think<br />

that’s when I started putting on<br />

weight, and didn’t feel very good<br />

about myself. I’m quite short (five<br />

foot two), so I don’t have much<br />

space to put on weight. Then I kind<br />

of lost the weight, and fell pregnant<br />

with my daughter, then moved to<br />

New Zealand. I was trying to study<br />

with a baby, I think it was just a lot.<br />

After that, I put on, like, 20 kilos.<br />

I ended up losing that, but in such<br />

an unhealthy way. I lost all muscle.<br />

As time went on, the weight<br />

slowly returned. I thought: ‘This<br />

is ridiculous, I know I can lose<br />

the weight.’ So I was like: ‘I know<br />

I can do it, so how can I do it in a<br />

more healthy way?’ I wanted to do<br />

it before my 40th. In 2018, in about<br />

<strong>September</strong>, I started getting up<br />

every morning and I would walk<br />

on the treadmill for an hour before<br />

breakfast, and just started thinking<br />

about what I was eating. So sort<br />

of calorie counting a little bit, to<br />

make sure I wasn’t eating things I<br />

shouldn’t. By the November, I had<br />

lost quite a lot quite quickly in a<br />

healthy way. That’s when I thought:<br />

‘Okay, now I need to build muscle,’<br />

because I never got back that<br />

muscle that I lost. So I joined the<br />

gym. By my 40th I had reached my<br />

goal, I was down to what I wanted<br />

to be. It was a lifestyle change<br />

instead of just a phase.<br />

How did you get into<br />

bodybuilding?<br />

At the Lincoln gym, I<br />

met (personal trainer) John<br />

McCormick. He said to me one<br />

day: ‘Why don’t you do this<br />

(bodybuilding) competition?’ It<br />

was a show he was holding for the<br />

first time in Lincoln. I’m like: ‘No,<br />

that’s silly.’ He’s like: ‘Come on, just<br />

join the team, I’ve got lots of people<br />

that are going to do it! Just do it.’ I<br />

said jokingly at the time: ‘Okay, yep<br />

sure,’ and continued on with it.<br />

Did you enjoy it?<br />

Doing the show this year (June)<br />

was such a great focus for me.<br />

There’s no way I would have even<br />

thought about it if he hadn’t of said:<br />

‘You can do this,’ because I never<br />

would have believed that I could.<br />

There’s so many people going to<br />

gym, but when there is no goal they<br />

give up. I must say having that goal<br />

and a date kept me focused. Now<br />

the show is done, I’m struggling to<br />

get that focus and vibe again.<br />

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OUR PEOPLE 17<br />

building competition<br />

But John has said we are doing<br />

the show again next year, so I just<br />

focus on that.<br />

Did you ever think you would<br />

get into bodybuilding?<br />

Never, until he suggested it.<br />

Have you been able to retain<br />

the same toned look since the<br />

show in June?<br />

Not to that extent. The two<br />

weeks before the show you are<br />

cutting fat. I’m probably the same<br />

muscle percentage as I was then,<br />

but I’ve probably put a little bit<br />

of the fat percent on, because I<br />

am eating normal now. I am not<br />

trying to cut fat. And the spray<br />

tan makes your muscles pop.<br />

You would never maintain that<br />

everyday. But that’s why there’s<br />

another show, because you have<br />

something to work towards.<br />

What foods did you cut out<br />

leading up to the show?<br />

It took 16 weeks with no fatty<br />

foods. No red meats or fatty<br />

meats. So, it’s more white fish,<br />

grilled lean chicken, egg whites<br />

more so than the yolks, a lot of<br />

protein. Also lots of salads and<br />

vegetables, and no carbs after<br />

five. Cooking for the kids (now<br />

17 and 13) and cooking for me,<br />

I just kept mine pretty simple,<br />

I would add a baked potato or<br />

chips on the side for them. As<br />

the weeks get closer, you start<br />

getting stricter. That’s when you<br />

even stop having chicken breasts,<br />

because that’s too fatty, and you<br />

stick to the egg whites and the<br />

white fish, and obviously the<br />

salady things. And starting to cut<br />

the carbs back too, a little bit as<br />

the weeks get closer. For example,<br />

I had oats for breakfast every<br />

morning, which is good, but<br />

closer to the time I had to swap<br />

out the oats for rice flakes. Which<br />

I must say pleasantly surprised<br />

me, I actually enjoyed them. I<br />

just added some of my protein<br />

powder and they were quite nice.<br />

Having the protein powder is<br />

a must too, that’s kind of like a<br />

treat because it’s tasty, you can<br />

con yourself into thinking it is a<br />

milkshake.<br />

Can you eat cakes and muffins<br />

in that 16 weeks?<br />

Definitely not. Although in<br />

saying that, I was allowed a cheat<br />

meal once a week. That was a<br />

healthy thing to do. You could<br />

decide whether it was a meal,<br />

for example lasagna, or it could<br />

be something like an ice-cream.<br />

Friday night was treat night and I<br />

would have a Cornetto cone with<br />

my two kids.<br />

You must have amazing<br />

willpower.<br />

I had amazing willpower, I’m<br />

trying to get it back. I caught Covid<br />

about three weeks before the show,<br />

so I couldn’t do any cardio, that<br />

was a bit of a train wreck. So I just<br />

made sure what I was eating was as<br />

good as I could do.<br />

Would you like to see the<br />

show become an annual event?<br />

Yes, definitely, I will do it<br />

again. Because I was quite shy, I<br />

don’t know how I ever did it in<br />

the first place. Wearing so little<br />

and being proud of yourself is<br />

such a hard thing to do. For me,<br />

it’s something that I needed to<br />

do. Just being able to be proud of<br />

your achievements even though<br />

you’re not perfect. Standing in<br />

front of everyone and doing the<br />

whole bikini thing was so hard,<br />

but I’m so proud of myself for<br />

allowing myself to do it.<br />

What word would you use to<br />

describe your journey?<br />

It was challenging, but at the<br />

same time it was inspiring and<br />

rewarding. I can’t say that I was<br />

FAMILY TIME: Lisa<br />

Chemaly enjoying<br />

the outdoors with<br />

daughter Paige<br />

and son Keagan.<br />

Right: Chemaly<br />

worked hard over<br />

16 weeks to prepare<br />

for a bodybuilding<br />

competition.<br />

perfect and I definitely fell off<br />

the wagon a few times, but it was<br />

about saying that happened let’s<br />

move on you can do this. I’ve<br />

got goals again and it’s exciting.<br />

For my health, it’s been amazing.<br />

About seven years ago I put<br />

my back out, slipped my lower<br />

disc 25 per cent, the physio said<br />

I would never be able to run.<br />

I needed to work on my core<br />

muscles, which I actually didn’t<br />

have to begin with.<br />

What is your goal now?<br />

I think just keeping it up. I<br />

think once you have made a<br />

lifestyle change, it’s just going<br />

with that. And focusing on that<br />

area with the kids that I teach,<br />

keeping them excited about<br />

running around, racing, obstacle<br />

courses, bike riding, moving and<br />

those kinds of things.<br />

Has training for bodybuilding<br />

made you adopt any permanent<br />

lifestyle changes?<br />

I do try to limit how much<br />

carbs I eat after five o’clock,<br />

because there’s no time for<br />

your body to burn that. That<br />

is a theory that I will move<br />

forward with. I can’t say that I’m<br />

perfect on it right now, but that<br />

is something that is a lifestyle<br />

change for me. And also even<br />

sticking to the only-eat-dessertonce-a-week<br />

kind of theory, and<br />

just exercising when you can.<br />

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NEWS<br />

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

Young chef wins golden hat through<br />

BACKING HERSELF and<br />

reaching for any opportunities<br />

that come her way has landed<br />

for former Lincoln High School<br />

student Gabby Sanders a<br />

glittering Australasian award for<br />

young chefs.<br />

The Ara Institute of Canterbury-Te<br />

Pūkenga second year<br />

cookery student was crowned<br />

with the prestigious Nestle<br />

Golden Chef’s Hat in Melbourne<br />

- scooping up a $10,000 prize and<br />

earning her the description of<br />

“hottest rising star of the transtasman<br />

culinary scene.”<br />

Said Sanders: “The whole<br />

experience has been amazing.<br />

The people I’ve met have been<br />

incredible. It’s made me realise<br />

the biggest step is pushing<br />

yourself and putting yourself out<br />

there to have a go.”<br />

Now in it’s 57th year, the award<br />

seeks to develop young chefs and<br />

kick-start their careers by taking<br />

part in live cook-offs to globally<br />

recognised standards.<br />

Sanders, 23, was one of 12<br />

finalists chosen from New<br />

Zealand and Australia for <strong>2022</strong><br />

after regional finals in both<br />

countries. She took part in the<br />

final battle on the big stage at<br />

Fine Food Australia last week –<br />

her first trip out of the country.<br />

The final round of the<br />

competition, to create three<br />

complex courses in threeand-half<br />

hours were a were “a<br />

pressure-fuelled blur,” she said.<br />

“It all feels kind of surreal.<br />

I didn’t look up once. I was<br />

absolutely sprinting. Everyone was<br />

just running. It was so<br />

much fun – the pressure of it is<br />

why we do what we do.”<br />

Sanders executed a triplegold<br />

winning medley of dishes<br />

comprising an entrée of leek,<br />

OUTSTANDING:<br />

Ara secondyear<br />

cookery<br />

student Gabby<br />

Sanders was<br />

crowned with<br />

the prestigious<br />

Nestle Golden<br />

Chef’s Hat in<br />

Melbourne for<br />

her medley of<br />

dishes.<br />

potato and smoked beurre blanc,<br />

nori and hazelnuts and a main<br />

of glazed pork, caramelised soy<br />

dumpling and Asian pork jus.<br />

Dessert was a chai spice cake,<br />

with caramel, coffee, walnut,<br />

pear and white chocolate.<br />

Ara manager culinary<br />

programmes Ryan Marshall said<br />

the Department of Hospitality<br />

and Service Industries was “over<br />

the moon”.<br />

“It’s very rare for someone to<br />

win a gold medal for every course<br />

for entrée, main and dessert under<br />

such massive pressure,” he said.<br />

Marshall said Sanders’<br />

achievement was a boost for Ara.<br />

“Our reputation for training<br />

chefs is known throughout New<br />

Zealand; now it is becoming<br />

known at an international level<br />

too.”<br />

Sanders was working in a<br />

supermarket deli when she was<br />

encouraged by her boss to try the<br />

Ara cookery course.<br />

“The chef I was working with<br />

said he’d really enjoyed it and I<br />

should give it a go,” she said.<br />

Sanders said the level 4 cookery<br />

course was new territory for<br />

her.<br />

“It was the first time I’d done<br />

anything like this other than<br />

always being keen on food and<br />

helping mum at home. I was<br />

probably a bit of a pain to be<br />

honest,” she laughed.<br />

“My family has always believed<br />

food is for sharing and for<br />

bringing people together, but I’d<br />

never really considered being a<br />

chef as a career for me.<br />

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‘flair and a willingness to learn’<br />

“I guess I never thought of<br />

myself as a ‘career person’ before<br />

because I’d never really had an<br />

idea in my head on what a career<br />

might look like for me. I was just<br />

open to trying new things and<br />

having new experiences under<br />

my belt,” Sanders said.<br />

Her inspiration to try the<br />

golden hat came from Ara.<br />

“I first saw the golden hat<br />

competition posters around<br />

campus and Ryan mentioned it.<br />

I tried out for the regionals last<br />

year and did okay winning a<br />

silver medal. This year I wanted<br />

to do better. The competition<br />

was really stiff, so I was kind of<br />

shocked when I won the South<br />

Islands.”<br />

Sanders also works two shifts<br />

a week at the Monday Room<br />

restaurant – an opportunity that<br />

also came about through her<br />

study.<br />

“I wasn’t sure if I was ready but<br />

towards the end of my first year,<br />

we were encouraged to apply to<br />

places for a work placement. I remember<br />

being very nervous, but<br />

it was only for two weeks, and I<br />

thought ‘what have I got to lose?<br />

I’ll give it a go’.”<br />

Sander’s flair, maturity and<br />

willingness to learn were soon<br />

noticed by her tutors at Ara. One<br />

in particular, Mark Sycamore,<br />

who himself has competed in<br />

international culinary competitions,<br />

stepped in to offer extra<br />

support and mentoring in his<br />

own time.<br />

“But it wasn’t without its challenges,”<br />

Sycamore said.<br />

“With Gabby being so busy<br />

with school and her paid work,<br />

it was really full on helping her<br />

practise for this competition.<br />

These last few weeks have been<br />

busy. But one of the things that<br />

sets Ara apart is our staff’s wealth<br />

of knowledge and their desire<br />

to go further. The team love to<br />

see students excel and will do so<br />

much to support them in their<br />

careers.”<br />

Sanders is grateful for the guidance.<br />

“Everyone at Ara has been so<br />

supportive. Mark has especially<br />

helped me realise that if you are<br />

putting yourself out there and<br />

trying hard people will make<br />

time for you and support you. It’s<br />

TRIPLE GOLD: Gabby<br />

Sanders’ winning main of<br />

glazed pork, caramelised<br />

soy dumpling and Asian<br />

pork jus and (above right)<br />

her entrée of leek, potato<br />

and smoked beurre blanc,<br />

nori and hazelnuts.<br />

Right – Dessert was a chai<br />

spice cake, with caramel,<br />

coffee, walnut, pear and<br />

white chocolate.<br />

made me realise things can be<br />

achievable.”<br />

Head judge and Nestlé professional<br />

commercial development<br />

chef Elke Travers said Sanders<br />

showed absolute attention to<br />

detail.<br />

“Gabby rose to the challenge<br />

and created a flawlessly executed<br />

and perfectly balanced menu<br />

that showcased her technical<br />

skills to a high level,” Travers<br />

said.<br />

Sanders is now focusing<br />

on enjoying the moment and<br />

completing her studies.<br />

“I’ve met such an amazing<br />

group of people. We kind of<br />

forgot that we were competing<br />

against each other it feels like we<br />

meshed as a group.<br />

“But now I’m looking forward<br />

to finishing this year. I feel<br />

like my study has been on the<br />

backburner a bit while I’ve been<br />

distracted on this event.”<br />

SELWYN<br />

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PROGRAMME<br />

Monday to Friday: 3–14 October, 9am–3pm<br />

7–12 years<br />

$40–$50 daily<br />

Join us for a fun filled, action packed week of sport, trips and fun. For<br />

more details and to register visit selwynsportscentre.co.nz<br />

Week 1:<br />

3 to 7 Oct<br />

Week 2:<br />

10 to 14 Oct<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

9–10.30am Touch Futsal PE Games Pickleball Korfball<br />

11am–12pm Cricket Zumba Roller Skating Monster ball Inflatable World<br />

1–3pm Taekwondo Ice Skating Pools Multi-sport Tennis<br />

9–10.30am Netball Futsal Floorball Pickleball Volleyball<br />

11am–12pm Basketball Badminton Touch Zumba Ultimate Frisbee<br />

1–3pm Roller Skating Soft Archery Pools Clip ‘n’ Climb Gymnastics<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

22<br />

NEWS<br />

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

Signs unlock fishing spots for season<br />

MORE THAN 100 new angler<br />

access signs have gone up around<br />

the North Canterbury Fish and<br />

Game region, which covers the<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District, in preparation<br />

for the opening of the fishing<br />

season next month.<br />

The angler access signs unlock<br />

a vast area of fishing spots for<br />

people with a fishing licence.<br />

The signs will largely replace<br />

the worn out, dilapidated signs<br />

but several are for new access<br />

points.<br />

North Canterbury Fish and<br />

Game has worked with landowners<br />

to secure access to these spots<br />

for anglers. The access points<br />

will also be open to other river<br />

users. There are more than 400<br />

angler access and information<br />

signs in the region, all the way<br />

from the Southern Alps to the<br />

river mouths on the coast.<br />

Replacing these signs has<br />

enabled Fish and Game staff to<br />

also see how good the rivers are<br />

looking for the opening of the<br />

new season.<br />

The lowland <strong>Selwyn</strong> River<br />

is looking in great shape.<br />

Continual strong river flows,<br />

combined with Te Waihora/<br />

Lake Ellesmere having several<br />

periods where it has met the sea,<br />

has made it possible for sea run<br />

trout to enter the system in good<br />

numbers. The waterways up in<br />

the Hurunui high country were<br />

OPENING: North Canterbury Fish and Game officer Harry Graham-Samson erects a new angler access sign at the Lower<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Huts, with Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere in the background.<br />

also in excellent condition and<br />

all had good flows when staff<br />

visited during the recent cold<br />

snap to place new signs in the<br />

area. The wet winter has also<br />

meant plenty of water to help<br />

sea run salmon return to the<br />

spawning streams. The new signs<br />

will help salmon anglers access<br />

fishing spots when they<br />

go fishing with the new $5<br />

sea-run salmon harvest<br />

card required for sea run<br />

salmon fishing.<br />

Said North Canterbury<br />

Fish and Game chief<br />

executive Rasmus<br />

Gabrielsson (right): “Canterbury<br />

anglers have access<br />

to some world-class<br />

fisheries in the region.<br />

We want to help anglers<br />

of all ages and skill levels<br />

access these fantastic<br />

fisheries hence why we<br />

have put in this work<br />

over the winter months to<br />

improve access for anglers.<br />

“Anglers’ licence fees pay for<br />

these signs, and many anglers<br />

don’t realise where their licence<br />

fees go. But whenever they see an<br />

angler access sign and access a<br />

river or lake, they can see some<br />

tangible results from purchasing<br />

a fishing licence.”<br />

Ensuring Safer Water –<br />

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SuperGold<br />

New Zealand’s drinking water laws have changed.<br />

Under the Water Services Act 20<strong>21</strong>, councils must chlorinate public drinking<br />

water supplies by 15 November <strong>2022</strong>. <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council has started<br />

applying for exemptions for its previously unchlorinated supplies and is<br />

expecting feedback on these applications from Taumata Arowai in early 2023.<br />

If you’re on a water supply that isn’t currently chlorinated, we will be installing<br />

chlorination in order to comply with the law as per the below timetable.<br />

Location<br />

Dunsandel<br />

Springston<br />

Rolleston<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

West Melton<br />

Lincoln<br />

Taumutu<br />

Leeston<br />

Prebbleton<br />

Jowers Road<br />

Proposed Rollout Date (Week commencing)<br />

26 <strong>September</strong><br />

3 October<br />

17 October<br />

25 October<br />

31 October<br />

7 November<br />

14 November<br />

<strong>21</strong> November<br />

28 November<br />

5 December<br />

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water supply, sign up at selwyn.govt.nz/wateralerts.<br />

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and on many more of your essentials.<br />

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Download the app or visit supergold.govt.nz<br />

selwyn.govt.nz/water-chlorination


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

LOCAL ELECTIONS <strong>2022</strong><br />

Now’s your chance to take a stand.<br />

Help decide who will represent your community and<br />

guide <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s direction for the next three years.<br />

Postal voting in local elections is open<br />

16 <strong>September</strong> to 8 October <strong>2022</strong>.<br />

Vote for your future.<br />

For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/elections


24 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Dog registration reminder<br />

Residents who are yet to register or re-register their dogs with<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council, or who need to update their circumstances<br />

are being asked to contact the Council as soon as possible.<br />

More than 14,300 dogs have been registered for the <strong>2022</strong>/23 year,<br />

a six per cent increase on the previous year. Around 2,200 dogs<br />

are now overdue for registration, and Council Team Leader Animal<br />

Control, Steve Clarke says its important these owners get in touch<br />

with Council to avoid<br />

an infringement.<br />

"Dog registration time has been incredibly busy. The majority of<br />

owners made sure to register on time. We’re now working through<br />

the last remaining few, and are urging these owners to register as<br />

soon as they can, so that they don’t receive an infringement.”<br />

People whose pets have passed away in the last year, changed<br />

ownership or moved to another district or city need to let the<br />

Council know of these changes.<br />

Once in three year voting<br />

opportunity opens<br />

To register, head to the Council website selwyn.govt.nz/<br />

dogregistration, email dogrego@selwyn.govt.nz or call<br />

0800 SELWYN (735 996).<br />

Over the next three weeks <strong>Selwyn</strong> residents have their chance to help set the district’s<br />

direction for the next three years.<br />

Voting in local elections officially opened last Friday, and stays open until 12 midday on<br />

Saturday 8 October.<br />

Most <strong>Selwyn</strong> electors will have received their voting papers in the mail by the end of this<br />

week – and voters are being encouraged to get their completed voting forms in the post as<br />

early as possible.<br />

“The sooner people can get their papers into the post, the more certain they can be that their<br />

vote will be counted,” Mr Hill says.<br />

“Voting papers can be posted in any postbox. We’re also providing ballot boxes at Council<br />

locations across the district including the Council offices in Rolleston, libraries, and most<br />

recreation centres and community centres.<br />

“We’ll also have pop-up ballot boxes at a selection of community markets and supermarkets<br />

– people can check the Council Facebook page for dates and details.”<br />

“We really hope people take the time to be part of the election process.”<br />

More than 48,000 people are enrolled to vote in <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s elections – up from 40,000 in<br />

2019. Across the district a total of 11 positions are being contested for mayor, councillor and<br />

community board positions.<br />

“We hope as many people as possible take the opportunity to have their say. Those elected<br />

have a significant influence on how the Council’s activities are planned and funded, and<br />

where the district’s priorities should be over the coming three years.”<br />

For more details on the elections, including candidate profiles and special voting information,<br />

visit our elections pages at selwyn.govt.nz/elections.<br />

Parking safety enforcement starts<br />

The Council has begun the next phase in ensuring safer parking in the district and improving<br />

safety for all road users.<br />

From this week the Council will begin issuing parking infringements for offences where parking<br />

safety is compromised or is inconsiderate to other road users.<br />

“Safety is our priority” said Council Regulatory Services Manager Susan Atherton. “We will<br />

be issuing infringements for stationary vehicle offences on public roads and spaces, such as<br />

parking on yellow lines, footpaths, and blocking driveways. Infringements may also be issued in<br />

relation to a vehicle’s registration or Warrant of Fitness.”<br />

Strong line up of events for SWELL -<br />

ageing well in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Held annually in October, SWELL – Aging well in <strong>Selwyn</strong> aims to<br />

bring older residents together through organisations and activities<br />

which support wellbeing and inclusion within the community.<br />

From Monday 10 until Sunday 23 October, take a stroll through<br />

some of <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s most beautiful gardens, or take a guided walk<br />

through Harts Creek in Leeston, or the Liffey walk in Lincoln – both<br />

rich with fascinating flora, fauna and native birdlife.<br />

Tie up your laces and go for a walk around <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sport Centre’s<br />

240m indoor walking track. While you’re there, try your hand at<br />

table tennis, pickleball and indoor bowls.<br />

Learn how to be safe on the internet or gain insight into planets,<br />

stars and galaxies that make up our solar system.<br />

Get creative with embroidery and cross stitch, create a scrapbook<br />

to keep all your memories or paint your own watercolour<br />

greeting card.<br />

And don’t miss our SWELL Expo on Monday 17 October from 9am<br />

until 2.30pm, free to attend with over 70 exhibitors!<br />

At the Expo you can learn which social activities and community<br />

groups in <strong>Selwyn</strong> to join, and everything you need to know about<br />

healthcare, life planning, volunteering and travel.<br />

Bring your family or friends along, as there will be live<br />

entertainment, guest speakers, food and market stalls for everyone<br />

to enjoy.<br />

To find out more about events and activities, and book yourself in,<br />

pick up a copy of the What’s on in <strong>Selwyn</strong> brochure from your local<br />

library or Council Community Centre, or go to selwyn.govt.nz/swell.<br />

Until now, the Council has taken an educational approach where possible. When an offence has<br />

been identified, the Council has worked with the vehicle operators to gain compliance, promote<br />

safety on the roads, and warning letters have been issued when necessary.<br />

“Following feedback from the community and an increasing number of complaints, the Council<br />

recognises that there is now a need to start issuing infringements for offences where parking<br />

safety is compromised or is inconsiderate to other road users,” Susan Atherton said.<br />

Parking in <strong>Selwyn</strong> is free, although some spaces have time restrictions in townships where<br />

parking is in high demand. These restrictions are in place from 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday,<br />

excluding statutory holidays and Sundays. Go to selwyn.govt.nz/parking for more detail.<br />

10 – 23 October <strong>2022</strong><br />

selwyn.govt.nz/swell<br />

Council Call<br />

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />

TE ARA Ā TEA<br />

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston<br />

Ph 347 2880<br />

DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

1 South Terrace, Darfield<br />

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780<br />

CC<strong>21</strong>0922


Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 25<br />

Notices<br />

Alcohol Notices<br />

Lake Coleridge Billiards Club Incorporated has applied for the renewal of a club licence. Objections to the<br />

application are open until 5 October. Upstream Limited (Upstream Limited, Monet Vale, Rolleston) has<br />

applied for an off licence. Objections to this application are open until 7 October. For more information visit<br />

selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.<br />

Meetings<br />

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

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

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

the meeting.<br />

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

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 0800 SELWYN (735996) by 9am Wednesday the week<br />

before publication.<br />

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS<br />

Council Meeting*<br />

Wednesday 28 <strong>September</strong> 1pm<br />

Rolleston Council Offices<br />

Audit & Risk Subcommittee*<br />

Wednesday <strong>21</strong> <strong>September</strong> 11am<br />

Rolleston Council Offices<br />

Malvern Community Board<br />

Tuesday 27 <strong>September</strong> 4pm Darfield Library<br />

* Livestreamed on the Council YouTube channel<br />

DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETINGS<br />

Rolleston Residents' Association Inc<br />

Monday 26 <strong>September</strong> 7.30pm<br />

Rolleston Community Centre<br />

Springston Community Committee<br />

Wednesday <strong>21</strong> <strong>September</strong> 7.30pm<br />

Errol Tweedy Pavilion, Springston Reserve<br />

Springfield Township Committee<br />

Tuesday 4 October 7.30pm<br />

Tawera Memorial Hall<br />

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day<br />

Council Opperations<br />

Council facilities will be closed on Monday 26 <strong>September</strong>.<br />

This includes Rolleston offices, <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries and Service<br />

Centres, Council-managed community centres, <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports<br />

Centre and <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre.<br />

Rubbish and recycling collections will take place as normal.<br />

Pines Resource Recovery Park will be open normal business<br />

hours: 9am – 4.30pm.<br />

selwyn.govt.nz<br />

Send your condolence messages<br />

for the Queen<br />

Condolence books are available at the Council Rolleston offices<br />

and <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries.<br />

Residents are invited to leave messages of condolence in<br />

remembrance of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.<br />

The books are available in the foyer of the Council offices, 2<br />

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston, and at the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries in<br />

Rolleston, Lincoln, Leeston and Darfield during opening hours for<br />

the remainder of the week.<br />

Event Guide<br />

Thursday 22 <strong>September</strong><br />

Te Waihora: Introduction to<br />

Astrophotography<br />

Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, Leeston<br />

7pm – 10pm<br />

Discover the art of taking stellar night time<br />

photographs across the waters of Te Waihora Lake<br />

Ellesmere with professional photographer Gary Mills.<br />

Suitable for 18+ years. <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries members:<br />

$20. Non-members: $40. Payment can be made inlibrary<br />

beforehand, or charged to your library card.<br />

Bookings essential at selwynlibraries.govt.nz/events<br />

Saturday 24 <strong>September</strong><br />

Putting Down Your Roots<br />

Lincoln Wetlands, 10am - 12 noon<br />

Join our volunteer planting event, meet new people<br />

and grow your connection to the community,<br />

especially for newcomers and locals in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

Native plants will be provided as part of the<br />

restoration initiative. Spades and gloves will be<br />

available, but if you have your own please bring them<br />

along. Bring a picnic for afterwards or take a stroll<br />

along the walking tracks. Free. All ages welcome.<br />

Saturday 24 <strong>September</strong><br />

Lippin Art<br />

Darfield Library, 1pm – 2.30pm<br />

Lippin art traditionally keeps the interior of a home<br />

calm, peaceful and cool. This beautiful mural craft<br />

comes from Gujarat, India and features repetitive<br />

geometric motifs featuring clay and mirrors. Join<br />

Nishi and create your own small masterpiece.<br />

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

Bookings required at selwynlibraries.govt.nz/events<br />

Sunday 25 <strong>September</strong><br />

Un<br />

Intro to Bollywood Dancing<br />

Rolleston Community Centre, 3.30pm - 4.30pm<br />

Learn the signature moves of India’s famous<br />

Bollywood dance style with BollyFeet as they share<br />

choreography suitable for beginners to advanced<br />

dancers of all ages. Free. Bookings required at<br />

selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />

Tuesday 27 <strong>September</strong><br />

Adult Book Club<br />

Lincoln Library, 10.30am - 12 noon<br />

Book discussion groups are a fun and popular way<br />

to expand your reading subjects, meet people in<br />

your area and share your thoughts and ideas about<br />

reading. Free. Bookings not required.<br />

On the Roads<br />

Darfield Kirwee Wastewater Pipeline<br />

All roads are now open. Stop/go controls are in place on SH73 this week and may be<br />

in place on Courtenay Road and Sh73 in coming weeks for final works.<br />

Weedons Ross Road seal widening<br />

Final tidy up works are taking place on the Newtons Road intersection. Stop/<br />

go controls will be required on some days.<br />

Flood repairs are taking place on Flock Hill Road, Algidus Road and at Coes<br />

Ford. Repairs and maintenance are taking place on <strong>Selwyn</strong> Lake Road, Days<br />

Road, Telegraph Road and on Robinsons Road between Ellesmere Road and<br />

McDrurys Road.<br />

Please take care around work sites and follow site signage. Follow the QR<br />

code with this story for a map of these works, or view our road closures map<br />

at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures.<br />

Sunday 25 <strong>September</strong><br />

Te Reo Bilingual Storytimes<br />

Te Ara Ātea, 10.30-11am<br />

Nau mai ki tā tātou wā pānui ia mārama hei<br />

whakaroko ki kā pūrākau Reo Māori, ki kā waiata i<br />

Te Reo Māori anō hoki. Join us for Storytimes every<br />

month to hear some wonderful stories and songs in<br />

te reo and English. Free.<br />

FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT<br />

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS<br />

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />

Ph 347 2871<br />

LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />

Ph 347 2876<br />

0800 SELWYN<br />

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ<br />

SELWYNDISTRICTCOUNCIL


<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

26<br />

NEWS<br />

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

Burnham soldier Dominic Abelen’s<br />

A Ukrainian Armed<br />

Forces report goes<br />

inside the firefight<br />

that killed Burnham<br />

Camp-based soldier<br />

Dominic Abelen. Kiwi<br />

photojournalist Tom<br />

Mutch reports from the<br />

ground<br />

IT WAS THE fog that led<br />

Dominic Abelen to his death,<br />

and the Russians who pulled the<br />

trigger.<br />

The 28-year-old corporal from<br />

the Royal New Zealand Infantry<br />

Regiment’s 2/1 Battalion had<br />

served in the New Zealand Defence<br />

Force for nearly 10 years.<br />

But to his apparent dismay,<br />

he had never been deployed<br />

overseas and when Ukraine put<br />

out its call for volunteers with<br />

military experiences to join its<br />

struggle against the Russian<br />

invasion, Abelen answered.<br />

In the dawn light of an August<br />

morning, Abelen was the point<br />

man leading an assault on a series<br />

of Russian-controlled trenches in<br />

the depths of the embattled Donbas<br />

region in eastern Ukraine.<br />

According to a Ukrainian<br />

Armed Forces contact report,<br />

described to the New Zealand<br />

Herald on Sunday by people<br />

familiar with its contents, Abelen<br />

and his regiment first scouted<br />

the trench line with a drone, but<br />

the morning fog prevented them<br />

from getting clear visibility of<br />

the Russian positions. It turned<br />

out they were present in much<br />

stronger numbers than the<br />

Ukrainians understood.<br />

When they reached the trench<br />

line, they were immediately<br />

engaged by Russian troops,<br />

and after a brief firefight, were<br />

ordered to pull back. Abelen laid<br />

down covering fire, apparently<br />

killing multiple enemy soldiers<br />

before he was hit in the leg. He<br />

attempted to put on a tourniquet,<br />

and another soldier, American<br />

Joshua Jones, joined him to attempt<br />

to carry him to safety. But<br />

a burst of enemy fire killed both<br />

instantly.<br />

While his regiment attempted<br />

to recover Abelen’s body, heavy<br />

fire from Russian artillery<br />

pelted the ground, making a<br />

safe retrieval impossible. When<br />

the fog lifted and the soldiers in<br />

his unit used a drone to scout<br />

the trenches where the men had<br />

fallen, the bodies had gone –<br />

meaning it is almost certain they<br />

are in Russian possession.<br />

This part of the country is<br />

riddled with defences and fortifications,<br />

built by the Ukrainian<br />

Army in its ongoing conflict<br />

waged against Russian proxy<br />

separatist forces since 2014. They<br />

VOLUNTEER:<br />

Off-duty<br />

New Zealand<br />

soldier<br />

Dominic<br />

Abelen<br />

was killed<br />

in Ukraine<br />

fighting with<br />

foreign troops<br />

and has been<br />

remembered<br />

as a tough<br />

professional<br />

“warrior”<br />

who “died<br />

doing what<br />

he loved”.<br />

PHOTO: NZ<br />

HERALD<br />

are now bulwarks of defence<br />

against the entire might of the<br />

Russian Armed Forces – and<br />

they have held far longer than<br />

most would have thought.<br />

The first time I visited these<br />

trenches in May, the situation for<br />

the Ukrainian army was grim.<br />

A small platoon of Ukrainian<br />

soldiers rested in a converted<br />

farmhouse, while we could see<br />

shells from the endless Russian<br />

bombardment landing in the<br />

fields in front of us. The rolling<br />

green hills and yellow fields with<br />

their blooming sunflowers would<br />

have been beautiful were it not<br />

for the constant smoke rising<br />

from artillery fire.<br />

At this stage, the fighting was a<br />

meatgrinder and the Ukrainian<br />

government said that up to 200<br />

of its soldiers were being killed in<br />

action on any day. The Russian<br />

army was on a slow and inexorable<br />

advance, reducing the cities<br />

in front of it to rubble before its<br />

troops moved in to “liberate” the<br />

ruins. First Mariupol, then Popasna,<br />

then Severodonetsk were<br />

pounded down by a seemingly<br />

infinite amount of artillery shells<br />

and rockets.<br />

Just last week I was in Soledar,<br />

a town with a population of<br />

10,000 before the war accompanying<br />

a group of former soldiers<br />

who were evacuating civilians<br />

from the frontline under fire.<br />

The air was heavy with the<br />

constant thump of artillery.<br />

We could see Ukrainian troops<br />

taking up defensive positions<br />

in smashed-up apartment<br />

blocks. Sitting in the burned-out<br />

remains of a living room, one<br />

soldier was flying a reconnaissance<br />

drone as if he was playing<br />

a video game. We watched as<br />

Russian forces rained cluster<br />

bombs and thermal munitions<br />

fired from rocket launchers<br />

down on what had once been a<br />

sleepy provincial mining town.<br />

At one point we were spotted<br />

and tagged by pro-Russian<br />

sympathisers who we believe<br />

photographed us and sent our<br />

location to the separatists.<br />

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NEWS 27<br />

death in Ukraine: Inside the firefight<br />

We drove away from the area<br />

quickly and when we reached<br />

a clearing point, the apartment<br />

blocks where we had been were<br />

being covered in white phosphorus<br />

by Russian rocket launchers.<br />

But on this recent visit, the<br />

troops were more upbeat. “The<br />

situation is very difficult, but our<br />

defences in Soledar are holding<br />

and will continue to hold,” a<br />

spokesperson for Ukraine’s battle-hardened<br />

93rd Mechanised<br />

Brigade told me. Over the past<br />

few weeks, a Ukrainian counterattack<br />

has successfully retaken<br />

around 400 sq km in Kharkiv,<br />

threatening to sever the supply<br />

lines Russia relies on to sustain<br />

its offensive in the Donbas.<br />

None of us can tell how many<br />

fellow Kiwis are over here, and<br />

the Defence Force either doesn’t<br />

know or won’t say. They have<br />

been eager to distance themselves<br />

from the activities of New Zealanders<br />

in the conflict zone.<br />

“The NZDF is unable to make<br />

any comment as he was not on<br />

active duty at the time,” a spokesperson<br />

said in response to questions<br />

about the circumstances of<br />

Abelen’s death.<br />

But the Government has used<br />

the opportunity to plead with<br />

New Zealanders not<br />

to continue to travel to Ukraine.<br />

It is a region I’ve spent months<br />

in since the Russians invaded<br />

the whole of Ukraine in February<br />

this year, and I’ve spoken<br />

with many soldiers both in the<br />

Ukrainian Armed Forces and<br />

foreign volunteers that make up<br />

the somewhat ill-defined “International<br />

Legion”.<br />

Together they paint a picture of<br />

a life-or-death struggle that at its<br />

most intense resembles the war<br />

fought over these same lands between<br />

the Nazis and the Soviets<br />

in World War 2.<br />

Those fighting say it is characterised<br />

by the extreme bravery<br />

and defiance of the Ukrainian<br />

soldiers defending their land- but<br />

that it can also be a ramshackle<br />

effort, led by commanders of very<br />

different experience and skill levels,<br />

and soldiers were increasingly<br />

thrown into the fray with little<br />

training and dwindling supplies.<br />

In most cases, soldiers speaking<br />

to the press keep themselves<br />

anonymous in keeping both with<br />

strict Ukrainian security rules<br />

and to avoid being punished<br />

by their home countries. New<br />

Zealand has forbidden activeduty<br />

soldiers from fighting in<br />

Ukraine, and those who return<br />

could be punished by dishonourable<br />

discharge or even courtmartial<br />

and military prison.<br />

“In the beginning, it was a<br />

complete s**t show,” said one<br />

Canadian soldier who had fought<br />

mainly in the Kharkiv region. He<br />

Dominic Abelen<br />

described thousands of would-be<br />

volunteers turning up in Ukraine<br />

and there being no recognisable<br />

organisational structure or defined<br />

mission parameters.<br />

Many volunteers were completely<br />

unsuitable, having no<br />

military experience or in some<br />

cases being physically or mentally<br />

unfit.<br />

“I was originally rejected,” he<br />

told me, but after persevering he<br />

found a unit that would take him,<br />

and spent the best part of three<br />

months on the frontline. The<br />

best soldiers and those who had<br />

served combat tours were often<br />

not sent to the front, being seen<br />

as more valuable for training<br />

regular Ukrainian army troops<br />

than fighting on extremely dangerous<br />

front lines.<br />

As the war progressed and the<br />

Ukrainian defence co-ordination<br />

improved, soldiers started finding<br />

the places they needed to go.<br />

“There were guys from all over<br />

the world – the US, Australia,<br />

Argentina, France … then we<br />

found one guy, a Danish commander,<br />

who was a great soldier<br />

and leader and held our<br />

unit together.”<br />

But when his commander left<br />

to return home, the cohesion of<br />

the unit fell apart and their local<br />

Ukrainian commander could not<br />

maintain discipline or morale.<br />

Several of his unit have since<br />

been killed in action. Most others<br />

have left.<br />

“There were so many mistakes<br />

in terms of basic training and a<br />

large part of why they are winning<br />

is because of how much<br />

worse the Russians are.<br />

“I remember seeing patrols<br />

go through the forests smoking<br />

cigarettes and without wearing<br />

helmets.” – a terrible dereliction<br />

of operational security as it<br />

means they could be easily found<br />

and targeted by nearby Russian<br />

troops. He continues to help the<br />

war effort, including with evacuations<br />

and humanitarian aid<br />

deliveries but has no intention to<br />

rejoin the fight.<br />

In urban fighting in the Donbas,<br />

the Ukrainians frequently<br />

had very poor co-ordination<br />

among their units, leading to<br />

multiple instances of friendly fire.<br />

“When the winter comes, and<br />

we lose visibility there is going to<br />

be a lot more blue-on-blue,” he<br />

said, referring to the military code<br />

for casualties from friendly fire.<br />

While the fighting continues,<br />

many more New Zealanders are<br />

reported to have expressed an<br />

interest in joining the Ukrainian<br />

cause. Another soldier, a New<br />

Zealander, also fought in Kharkiv<br />

and described the fighting as<br />

“unimaginable”. In what he<br />

described as the most frightening<br />

experience of his life, he was<br />

nearly killed after being pinned<br />

down by a Russian sniper for six<br />

hours in an apartment building<br />

during urban combat. He has<br />

since returned to New Zealand<br />

after his tour.<br />

“I needed to come home to see<br />

my family. This is as hard, if not<br />

harder, on them.”<br />

He does not regret his service<br />

but says “no one will ever<br />

understand why we had to go and<br />

help”.<br />

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Workotel site will feature 110 new homes<br />

• By Tina Grumball<br />

SOCIAL HOUSING developer<br />

Kāinga Ora – Homes and<br />

Communities is planning to<br />

redevelop the old Workotel site<br />

in Sockburn to meet the urgent<br />

need for housing.<br />

The site of 15-<strong>21</strong> Main South<br />

Rd has had a long history of accommodation.<br />

First the site of the Riccarton<br />

Holiday Park, it was bought for<br />

$6.7 million by Tee International,<br />

of Singapore, who joined forces<br />

with local builders, Artmatic<br />

Holdings, to develop the Riccarton<br />

Workotel.<br />

The site housed hundreds of<br />

construction workers brought<br />

into Christchurch to rebuild after<br />

the quakes, and some displaced<br />

locals.<br />

Kāinga Ora is now looking to<br />

re-purpose it again.<br />

Kāinga Ora regional director<br />

Canterbury Liz Krause said they<br />

first engaged with neighbours<br />

and local stakeholders late last<br />

year to let them know they had<br />

purchased the site, as well as their<br />

“intentions to build warm, dry<br />

homes there for people in need”.<br />

Letters have been dropped<br />

to 250 homes and businesses<br />

near the site, an email sent to<br />

stakeholders and information<br />

sessions held with the<br />

community.<br />

Krause noted the first of two<br />

sessions was “well attended”,<br />

mostly by neighbours of the site,<br />

CONCEPT: The Workotel site (below right) housed construction workers after the quakes.<br />

Its redevelopment will house families in need of a warm and safe place to live.<br />

people living nearby and support<br />

agencies.<br />

“The vast majority of feedback<br />

so far has been overwhelmingly<br />

positive, with people understanding<br />

the boost this will give to the<br />

urgent need for public housing in<br />

Christchurch,” Krause said.<br />

“One site neighbour told us<br />

she thought it was lovely that so<br />

many people and families will<br />

have nice new homes.”<br />

The project team confirmed<br />

the resource consent application<br />

is to be submitted by the end of<br />

<strong>September</strong>.<br />

Krause said they would continue<br />

to engage with the local<br />

community throughout the planning<br />

and construction of the new<br />

homes.<br />

The site will feature 110 new<br />

homes; a mix of three, four and<br />

five-story apartments, townhouses,<br />

terraced housing, duplexed<br />

housing and standalone houses.<br />

Kāinga Ora is also planning<br />

to include a new tree-lined<br />

public street that will connect<br />

Main South Rd with Ballantyne<br />

Ave and provide access to<br />

a communal outdoor space<br />

for residents and the wider<br />

community.<br />

Community and residential<br />

facilities will be featured, such as<br />

a community room overlooking<br />

the outdoor open spaces from the<br />

ground floor of the central apartment<br />

building.<br />

It is expected to be completed<br />

in November 2025.<br />

Restoration complete on Akaroa’s whaling pots<br />

SOME important relics of<br />

Akaroa’s whaling days are being<br />

returned to a prime spot on the<br />

township’s waterfront.<br />

Three whaling try pots that<br />

date back to the early 1800s<br />

are about to be reinstated on<br />

Beach Rd after being carefully<br />

restored.<br />

The pots have been a<br />

distinctive feature of Akaroa’s<br />

waterfront for decades and<br />

countless children have<br />

clambered in and out of them<br />

over the years.<br />

However, years of exposure to<br />

the corrosive sea environment<br />

left them rusted and pitted.<br />

In 2020, contractors working<br />

for the city council carefully<br />

prised the pots off their brickwork<br />

plinth and removed them<br />

so they could be restored.<br />

The restoration work to protect<br />

the pots and ensure their longevity<br />

is now finished and the pots<br />

are ready to be reinstated on<br />

Beach Rd, between Church St<br />

and Rue Jolie.<br />

The pots will be reinstated<br />

early this month, weather<br />

permitting.<br />

Try pots were originally used<br />

by sailors sitting on ship decks,<br />

or in whaling stations dotted<br />

on the foreshore around New<br />

Zealand from the 1830s, to boil<br />

down whale blubber for use in<br />

lamps and soap.<br />

The pots were usually organised<br />

in a “nest’’, with a fire lit<br />

underneath.<br />

The shore-whaling era on<br />

Banks Peninsula ended about<br />

1850.<br />

All three of the pots in Akaroa<br />

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incorporating cultural elements.<br />

Improvement works have been<br />

under way at Naval Point since<br />

a development plan for the area<br />

was signed off in November<br />

2020. Work done to date includes<br />

the sealing a large section of<br />

the car park, rock revetment<br />

improvement and upgrading of<br />

utilities.<br />

City council<br />

head of parks<br />

Andrew Rutledge<br />

said council staff<br />

have been working<br />

in partnership<br />

with Te Hapū<br />

o Ngāti Wheke<br />

Rāpaki on<br />

plans for the<br />

Naval Point<br />

waterfront upgrade.<br />

“The upgrade includes creating<br />

a waterfront walkway area that<br />

will be painted with designs that<br />

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki<br />

have developed to reflect the<br />

area’s history and value to mana<br />

whenua,’’ he said.<br />

A series of seats are also<br />

proposed for the waterfront area,<br />

as well as planters to be located<br />

along the walkway and within<br />

the parking lot. These will also<br />

incorporate the cultural designs.<br />

The plan is to carry out the<br />

work before Naval Point<br />

hosts its inaugural SailGP<br />

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event in March.<br />

Said Rutledge: “The paintings<br />

on the walkway area will remain<br />

for the event to showcase the<br />

site’s unique cultural significance<br />

as the sailing is broadcast<br />

globally to an audience of over<br />

50 million. The proposed planter<br />

boxes, site furniture and public<br />

seating area have been designed<br />

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More improvements planned for Naval Point<br />

Andrew<br />

Rutledge<br />

UPGRADE: This will include creating a waterfront walkway incorporating cultural designs.<br />

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to be relocatable so they can be<br />

moved if needed while the event<br />

is under way.”<br />

Material for the project,<br />

including reused wharf timbers,<br />

have been donated by the<br />

Lyttelton Port Company to be<br />

used by carvers on port land at<br />

Naval Point.<br />

A number of found and<br />

donated items significant to the<br />

site have also been identified<br />

and will be part of wider<br />

interpretation works linking<br />

the cultural and heritage<br />

setting of Naval Point with the<br />

harbour.<br />

The improvements to Godley<br />

Quay will see a full upgrade of<br />

the road, including resurfacing,<br />

better lighting and utilities,<br />

and construction of a shared<br />

pedestrian and bicycle path on<br />

the western side of the road.<br />

This is planned to be completed<br />

before the SailGP event.<br />

“This project will align<br />

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including the upgrade at Godley<br />

Quay and Voelas Rd which<br />

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Akuta wins in NZ Cup build-up<br />

• By Jonny Turner<br />

STAR three-year-old Akuta<br />

unleashed speed and power to<br />

take a big step towards the New<br />

Zealand Cup with victory in the<br />

Hannon Memorial on Sunday.<br />

The pacer gave Rolleston-based<br />

trainer-driver Mark Purdon a<br />

huge reason continue forward<br />

with his New Zealand Cup<br />

nomination with a narrow but<br />

emphatic win over his over rivals<br />

in the Oamaru feature.<br />

Usually a winner by much<br />

bigger margins, Akuta showed<br />

fighting qualities that could<br />

come in very handy at the<br />

business end of the hard fought<br />

New Zealand Cup in his win by<br />

a nose over a game Alta Wiseguy.<br />

“The other horse had the perfect<br />

run and he was always going<br />

main thing was that he was safe Akuta’s agenda.<br />

and he made a good beginning,” Said Purdon: “There is a threeyear-old<br />

race for him coming<br />

to be tough to beat, but I really<br />

Purdon said.<br />

admire this guy’s tenacity and<br />

In frightening news for<br />

up at the end of the month, so<br />

the way he stuck to it,” Purdon<br />

owners of three-year-olds in we will go that way if it goes<br />

said.<br />

the South Island, Purdon won’t ahead. There are other races like<br />

Amid his brilliant victory, immediately aim Akuta at Ashburton and Kaikoura that we<br />

sitting outside older rivals before another New Zealand Cup leadup<br />

race.<br />

Alta Wiseguy again boosted<br />

have options on.”<br />

beating them, Akuta stepped<br />

away cleanly in his standing start The trainer instead has his eye his New Zealand Cup credentials<br />

debut.<br />

on the Lazarus Stakes, named running a very creditable second<br />

And that only strengthens the after his former two-time New to Akuta following his recent<br />

early hopes that the three-yearold<br />

Zealand Cup champion.<br />

New Brighton Cup win.<br />

263<br />

will be seen in November’s However,<br />

x<br />

races like the<br />

180<br />

Ashburton<br />

Flying Stakes and the trained pacer made ground on<br />

The Steve and Amanda Telfer-<br />

New Zealand Cup.<br />

“I was happy with him, the Kaikoura Cup remain on the Akuta when speeding along the<br />

inner, coming up a nose short at<br />

the line.<br />

Pembrook Playboy, who was<br />

fresh up on the back of two soft<br />

trials, fought on for third after<br />

leading throughout.<br />

Purdon effectively turned the<br />

Hannon Memorial meeting into<br />

a one man show, taking out three<br />

of four feature races.<br />

He and training partner<br />

Hayden Cullen produced Queen<br />

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Fillies Series heat win, while<br />

Purdon also drove I Dream Of<br />

Jeanie to victory in the inaugural<br />

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The remaining feature victory<br />

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The last winner of the race in<br />

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Top trainer Dunn inducted into<br />

Addington Harness Hall of Fame<br />

• By Peter Craig<br />

TOP TRAINER Robert Dunn<br />

has been inducted into the<br />

Addington Harness Hall of<br />

Fame.<br />

The former West Melton-based<br />

trainer was one of two inductees<br />

– the other being two-time New<br />

Zealand Cup winner Just An<br />

Excuse.<br />

The inductees were announced<br />

at Addington Raceway on Friday<br />

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Owners and Breeders night.<br />

Dunn has been an elite<br />

level horseman for nearly five<br />

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Glory, Lyndon Robert; seven at<br />

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Gloucester Park two), with<br />

Master Musician.<br />

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Melton, Broadfield, Woodend<br />

Beach and now operating a dual<br />

stable regime at Woodend Beach<br />

(with son John’s wife Jenna)/<br />

and Pukekohe, his impressive<br />

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Sundees Son.<br />

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Robert Dunn<br />

1813 winners (662 Addington)<br />

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– Barry, Mark and Roy) and<br />

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Just An Excuse – millionaire,<br />

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Zealand, four at Addington,<br />

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39 starts, 17-4-11, $1,035,068,<br />

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Just an Excuse<br />

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Wizard” Mitchell for owner/<br />

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34 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 35<br />

Put a sparkle into your<br />

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As winter steps into spring, it’s a great<br />

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The keys to a spring make-over are<br />

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In the bedroom, a simple refresh of the<br />

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Floor cushions can create a cosy<br />

seating area in the sun and can be a fun<br />

element for casual spring decorating.<br />

Choose bold colour cushions using<br />

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Create an indoor garden with a fresh<br />

display of pot plants inside. Ferns and<br />

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the outside in and creating a contrast<br />

to plain walls. Have fun with the pots<br />

and use a different range of sizes to add<br />

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A new shower curtain can also<br />

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36 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />

Time to think about<br />

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Gone are the days when choosing a<br />

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There are so many different ones that<br />

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If you will usually be cooking for<br />

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For some people having a portable<br />

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Some versions have removable legs so<br />

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The two basic barbecue designs are<br />

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Another important question is<br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 37<br />

Cosy homes are happy homes<br />

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38 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

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40 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

SELWYN RURAL LIFE<br />

M. Bovis infection persists<br />

M. Bovis is not quite finished with<br />

heartland Canterbury.<br />

New Zealand has been working to<br />

eradicate the cattle disease since it was<br />

detected in a South Canterbury farm 2017.<br />

The disease has since been confirmed and<br />

cleared from 271 properties, with more<br />

than 176,000 cattle culled.<br />

In May, the Government announced<br />

there was only one infected property<br />

remaining in the country, understood<br />

to be the Five Star Beef feedlot near<br />

Ashburton.<br />

But testing has since found two more<br />

infections, also in Canterbury. The<br />

second, detected in bulk milk testing, was<br />

reported in June and this month a third<br />

case was disclosed. That infection in Mid<br />

Canterbury was identified via routine<br />

testing.<br />

M. Bovis Programme managers said it’s<br />

standard practice for the programme to<br />

do cattle movement tracing and genomic<br />

analysis when a property is confirmed<br />

infected and they’re working closely with<br />

the farmer.<br />

“Investigations on this property are in<br />

the early stages and genomic analyses, as<br />

well as cattle movement tracing, are under<br />

way to help us understand the infection<br />

source. It is not unexpected that we have<br />

found another infected property at this<br />

stage in the eradication effort. In fact, we<br />

can expect to find more as we continue on<br />

this journey.”<br />

Farmers could “take heart that, while<br />

we may find further infection, we are<br />

undertaking a significant amount of<br />

surveillance, which shows the disease is<br />

not widespread”.<br />

The number of infected farms had tailed<br />

off over the past 18 months, programme<br />

managers said. “With high levels of<br />

background and network surveillance<br />

being undertaken and very few new<br />

active confirmed properties “we can be<br />

optimistic that good progress has been<br />

made towards eradication, and that we are<br />

in the ‘tail end’ of the disease outbreak”.<br />

Meantime they acknowledged calving<br />

was a vulnerable time of the year for M.<br />

Bovis infection.<br />

“As the weather warms up, older calves<br />

are ready to go outside the shed and the<br />

twice-daily milk schedule is cut down to<br />

once a day. This is a stressful time when<br />

M. bovis bacteria may be shed. It’s also<br />

a time when calves often get mixed with<br />

other cattle, perhaps being sold on or new<br />

calves coming onto the farm. This means<br />

a high-risk of infection. Make sure your<br />

calves don’t mix with calves from other<br />

farms unless you’re certain the stock<br />

they’re mixing with don’t have M. bovis or<br />

other diseases.”<br />

For optimal management, tag every calf<br />

born on your farm. Bobby calves under<br />

30 days old going direct to slaughter are<br />

exempt from NAIT requirements but<br />

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Register each calf into NAIT against your<br />

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your farm and record movements off farm<br />

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Get people accessing calf-rearing areas to<br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 41<br />

Arable Investment Fund underway<br />

The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is<br />

working to set up a specialist fund to invest in<br />

companies developing new tools and technologies that<br />

deliver benefit to New Zealand arable growers.<br />

In May this year, the FAR Board received approval<br />

from its Members’ Council to use a portion of the<br />

FAR reserves to set up a specialist investment fund to<br />

invest in companies that will develop new tools and<br />

technologies that deliver benefit to NZ arable growers.<br />

FAR, based at Templeton, said the driver for this<br />

initiative was its goal to support growers to increase<br />

the profitability and competitiveness of their farm<br />

businesses through a range of value-add ventures.<br />

Chief Executive Alison Stewart said the investment<br />

fund would not compromise FAR’s business as usual<br />

research, development and extension activities<br />

and would be managed as a separate entity with an<br />

independent fund manager.<br />

The fund mandate and investment criteria would be<br />

focused on agri-tech and agri-food investments that<br />

specifically delivered benefit to NZ arable growers<br />

such as plant-based protein crops, robotics and<br />

automation, fertilizer management and irrigation<br />

technology. The fund would operate under robust<br />

governance and investment procedures in order to<br />

provide acceptable returns to all investment partners,<br />

Stewart said.<br />

The concept had been in development for over<br />

12 months with input from external business and<br />

investment fund experts. Northington Partners<br />

was appointed as the fund manager in August and<br />

Northington were now developing investment<br />

collateral with the aim of launching the capital raise<br />

for the new fund in the second half of this month.<br />

All FAR levy payers would be given the opportunity<br />

to consider and invest in the fund. More details of<br />

progress towards fund launch (planned for early 2023)<br />

and investment opportunities would be provided in<br />

future FAR communications, Stewart said.<br />

Meantime, a survey run by Research First has found<br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

GARDENING 43<br />

Time to prepare your tomato beds<br />

• By Henri Ham<br />

SPRING IS IN the air. The<br />

weather is slightly warmer, the<br />

sun rising earlier.<br />

Early blooming magnolias,<br />

rhododendrons are putting off a<br />

wonderful display.<br />

It’s a very exciting time for gardeners,<br />

this is the season where<br />

more plant varieties become<br />

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Garden maintenance<br />

1 Spring clean – weeding is<br />

in. Mulch helps suppress weed<br />

growth.<br />

2 Get your checklist ready. This<br />

is handy for succession planting.<br />

3 Feed your strawberry patch.<br />

4 Get your tomato beds ready.<br />

5 Turn over your compost, do<br />

it monthly.<br />

6 Consider rotation planting.<br />

Edible garden<br />

Many gardeners are preparing<br />

their tomato beds at this time,<br />

especially those in the warmer<br />

areas of New Zealand.<br />

At the moment, the varieties to<br />

consider are Moneymaker, Beefsteak,<br />

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It’s important to consider<br />

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Planting tomatoes in the<br />

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nutrients in the soil and this<br />

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In the<br />

<strong>September</strong> planting guide<br />

often leads to pests and diseases.<br />

Lettuce, beetroot, spring onions,<br />

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It’s now also time to plant<br />

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Usually when this variety is<br />

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THERE’S A STRONG groundswell<br />

of opinion the newly-released,<br />

fifth-generation Subaru WRX will<br />

be the last.<br />

Well, there’s certainly going to<br />

be no more STi versions of the Impreza,<br />

Subaru has made that widely<br />

known, and I guess with the environmentally-conscious<br />

automotive<br />

world we are now living in it could<br />

well be that the WRX doesn’t fit<br />

alongside the new projects that are<br />

leaving Subaru’s factories.<br />

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of electrification, the Solterra sport<br />

utility vehicle is due here early next<br />

year, and by all accounts interest is<br />

high, orders are being taken.<br />

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here for performance enthusiasts<br />

to enjoy and, what’s more, it’s here<br />

in two body styles – sedan and<br />

wagon (GT). There is also a manual<br />

transmission model.<br />

That’s not all that’s new, the<br />

engine is a departure from what<br />

Subaru has stuck to for years in<br />

terms of size. Whereas, once the<br />

choice was between 2-litre and<br />

2.5-litre engines, the WRX gets a<br />

2387cc unit marketed as 2.4-litre.<br />

The evaluation car was the<br />

sedan and was equipped with<br />

continuously variable automatic<br />

transmission that Subaru labels<br />

as performance transmission, it<br />

incorporates a drive mode select<br />

system that allows drivers to individually<br />

customise key aspects to<br />

maximise the driving experience.<br />

I’d be happy with just two pedals,<br />

the driveline is quite spectacular<br />

SPORTY:<br />

Four<br />

exhaust<br />

pipes<br />

are the<br />

promise of<br />

something<br />

special<br />

under the<br />

bonnet.<br />

in terms of performance, refinement<br />

and economy – well relative<br />

economy anyway – the WRX is a<br />

hot-blooded fire-breather. True to<br />

Subaru’s method of manufacture,<br />

drive is sent to all four wheels.<br />

The engine/CVT transmission<br />

combination still provides manuallike<br />

performance because there are<br />

eight pre-set gearing points (six<br />

in sport + mode), it is as close to a<br />

manual set-up as it can be, steering<br />

wheel-mounted paddle shifters let<br />

the driver get fully involved in the<br />

ratio change process.<br />

Of course, there are other drive<br />

modes as well – comfort, normal,<br />

sport and eco. I like the system, and<br />

the CVT gearing does nothing to<br />

stifle engine performance.<br />

Even though the engine has less<br />

capacity than previously, power<br />

has been increased by 5kW, it is<br />

now up to 202kW while maximum<br />

torque sits at 350Nm, full availability<br />

is reached between 2000rpm<br />

and 5200rpm. Mixed together,<br />

these outputs mean invigorating,<br />

performance-related motoring.<br />

I think of this engine as being<br />

much like I remember in the STi<br />

model from the previous generation,<br />

it is strong and excites with its<br />

turbocharged boost, it is responsive<br />

and willing.<br />

The quad-camshaft, boxer unit<br />

has a linear flow of power which<br />

doesn’t wilt through the rev band,<br />

it is capable of propelling the WRX<br />

to a 100km/h time of 5.8sec. It<br />

can also accelerate from 80km/h<br />

to 120km/h in 4sec. These are fast<br />

SUBARU WRX: Perfect balance of performance and handling.<br />

times and fit the ethos that is WRX,<br />

it is a genuine sports sedan and one<br />

that never fails to please.<br />

It is also one of the easiest performance<br />

cars to drive, especially in<br />

CVT form. It can be driven as fast<br />

or as slowly as the driver wishes,<br />

it is adaptable in the everyday role<br />

and it is comfortable, especially in<br />

terms of on-board space and suspension<br />

compliance, it is far from<br />

hard underneath.<br />

That fine balance is critical, for<br />

the WRX has handling to envy<br />

as well. The suspension easily<br />

contains body movement in a<br />

corner as well as being composed<br />

when mid-corner undulations are<br />

encountered. I took the test car<br />

through some tricky corners inland<br />

from Darfield. The WRX was quick<br />

and composed on that run, it has<br />

precise steering and directional<br />

accuracy to envy.<br />

A point to mention are the<br />

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fitted to the tS variant, in sport<br />

+ mode the automatic firming is<br />

quite noticeable, providing increased<br />

performance feel.<br />

Grip in the first instance is supplied<br />

by sticky sport specification<br />

Dunlop tyres (245/40 x 18in), and<br />

with four-wheel-drive seen as a<br />

major grip enhancer the WRX has<br />

natural handling ability. It almost<br />

feels like rear wheel-drive only at<br />

some points, especially forcing out<br />

of a corner, oversteer isn’t likely, but<br />

there is a push that indicates something<br />

special lurks in the driveline.<br />

That is something Subaru has<br />

• Price – Subaru Impreza<br />

WRX tS, $64,990<br />

• Dimensions – Length,<br />

4670mm; width, 1825mm;<br />

height, 1465mm<br />

• Configuration – Fourcylinder<br />

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• Performance –<br />

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• Fuel usage – 8.5/100km<br />

made a genuine effort to promote,<br />

four-wheel-drive has many advantages,<br />

handling aside, it is a safety<br />

mechanism and a way to engineer a<br />

sports car feel into a chassis.<br />

As you force acceleration from<br />

corner to corner the WRX uses its<br />

mid-range strength to provide a<br />

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All of this performance needn’t<br />

come at the cost of fuel waste,<br />

we still need to be mindful these<br />

are days of soaring petrol costs.<br />

The WRX CVT is still rated with<br />

an 8.5l/100km on a combined<br />

cycle average. At 100km/h on the<br />

highway an instantaneous readout<br />

of 6.1l/100km provided me with an<br />

average of 10l/100km on return to<br />

the dealership.<br />

The new WRX lists from<br />

$59,990. As mentioned the evaluation<br />

car was designated tS, that<br />

simply means it gets a few special<br />

treats – STi steering wheel and<br />

dash logo, and unique wheels.<br />

Along with the electronic dampers<br />

and drive mode select, the tS package<br />

adds $5k. Sedan and wagon<br />

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are a purchaser – that could mean<br />

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required after purchase.<br />

However, in terms of bang for<br />

your buck, the WRX is still a champion,<br />

not only do you get that lively<br />

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that is full of kit laid out<br />

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The technology is state-of-the<br />

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Subaru’s clever Eyesight driver<br />

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Regular readers will be fully<br />

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Cars Wanted<br />

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(nee Arnott): Passed away after a<br />

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family by her side, on <strong>September</strong> 11, <strong>2022</strong>,<br />

at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch,<br />

aged 50 years. Loved wife and best friend<br />

of Matt, much loved and devoted mum of<br />

Robbie, and Evie. Loved and cherished<br />

sister and sister-in-law of Jo, Daniel and<br />

Cameron, treasured daughter of Katrina<br />

and Peter, and a much loved and respected<br />

extended family member, tireless worker in<br />

her community and loved friend to many.<br />

Nicky was the best of us, and we loved her,<br />

our lives are all the better for knowing her<br />

and her kindness. Bringing joy to others was<br />

Nicky’s goal and with her smile lighting<br />

up any room she made life fun. We will<br />

miss you. Heart-felt thanks to the many<br />

friends, family and healthcare workers who<br />

supported us throughout the past 2 years.<br />

Our lives have been made all the better<br />

thanks to your kindness and compassion.<br />

Messages may be addressed to The Family<br />

of the late Nicky Stewart, c/- PO Box 39001,<br />

Christchurch 8545. Donations to Nurse<br />

Maude Association, NZ Gynaecological<br />

Cancer Foundation, or the Cancer Society<br />

would be appreciated and may be made<br />

online. The Funeral Service to celebrate<br />

and remember Nicky’s life, has been held.<br />

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lions<br />

Pea straw<br />

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Public Notice<br />

Public Notices<br />

MILITARY EXERCISE<br />

Troops marching along<br />

Public Roads<br />

23rd <strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

The general public is to be advised that a New<br />

Zealand Army Exercise will be conducted in the<br />

Burnham, West Melton area over the period 23rd<br />

<strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />

The exercise will involve up to 30 personnel of<br />

Combat Services Support Company of 2nd 1st<br />

Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment<br />

from Burnham Military Camp.<br />

Training will involve soldiers carrying rifles and<br />

packs marching between West Melton and<br />

Burnham.<br />

Soldiers will be moving between the hours of<br />

1200 and 1700hrs along public roads. Escort<br />

vehicles will be driving in front of and to the rear<br />

of marching.<br />

For more information please contact:<br />

Sergeant Whitehouse on 0<strong>21</strong> 928 691.<br />

MILITARY EXERCISE<br />

Urban Patrol<br />

Thursday 22 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

The general public is to be advised that a New Zealand<br />

Army Exercise will be conducted in the central<br />

Rolleston area on Thursday 22 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />

The exercise will involve up to 30 personnel of 2nd/1st<br />

Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment from<br />

Burnham Military Camp.<br />

Training will involve soldiers patrolling through the<br />

Rolleston shopping area and adjacent residential<br />

areas. The soldiers will be equipped with assault rifles.<br />

These will not be loaded and will be pointed down at<br />

all times. Several soldiers will enter coffee shops in the<br />

area to make purchases.<br />

The soldiers will arrive at McCauley St via military<br />

vehicle at around 0900. Between 0900 and 1200<br />

the soldiers will patrol on foot along Rolleston Dr,<br />

Tennyson St, Markham Way, Dryden Ave and Overbury<br />

Cres. No firing will occur.<br />

The New Zealand Army takes safety seriously and will<br />

ensure the exercise causes minimal disruption to the<br />

community.<br />

For more information please contact:<br />

Second-Lieutenant Steve Ward on 027 785 7616<br />

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EXERCISE<br />

IS NOW CANCELLED<br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 47<br />

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

Public Notices<br />

Public Notices<br />

Situations Vacant<br />

Situations Vacant<br />

Situations Vacant<br />

PREBBLETON<br />

PUBLIC HALL<br />

SOCIETY<br />

INCORPORATED<br />

AGM <strong>2022</strong><br />

Monday<br />

10th October <strong>2022</strong>,<br />

7.30pm<br />

Prebbleton<br />

Public Hall<br />

617 Springs Road<br />

Prebbleton<br />

All existing and<br />

new members<br />

are welcome<br />

Sporting Notices<br />

Lincoln Rugby<br />

Football Club<br />

CoaChes Wanted<br />

Lincoln Rugby Football Club is at<br />

the forefront of country rugby and is<br />

committed to this tradition along with<br />

providing a modern attitude to ensure a<br />

vibrant and competitive environment for<br />

all our players and coaches.<br />

Lincoln RFC plays in the Ellesmere<br />

Sub Union competition and is seeking<br />

Coaches in the following senior grades<br />

for the 2023 season:<br />

• Div 1 • Div 2 • Colts<br />

If you interested in joining a<br />

supportive and progressive club<br />

please email by 10th of October to<br />

secretary@lincolnrugby.org.nz or<br />

ph. Corran for more info 0<strong>21</strong> 386 794<br />

Come & join Lincoln RFC for 2023!<br />

McMILLANDrilling<br />

Drillers Assistants<br />

We have opportunities for Drillers Assistants<br />

or skilled labourers to join our team.<br />

• Permanent ongoing work<br />

• Opportunities in industry career pathways<br />

and NZQA accredited training<br />

We are looking for people with:<br />

• At least class 2 driver’s licence<br />

• A good level of physical fitness who<br />

enjoy working outdoors<br />

• Construction or roading experience<br />

would be an advantage<br />

Established in New Zealand since 1947,<br />

McMillan Drilling Ltd is one of the largest<br />

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Here’s your opportunity to join our dynamic,<br />

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For further information or tell us about<br />

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Contact us via email on<br />

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WE NEED YOU!<br />

We are looking for the following<br />

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• Engineer<br />

• Site Supervisor<br />

• Yard Person<br />

• Foremen - Drainage/Roading/Civil<br />

• Truck Driver (Class 5)<br />

• Surveyor<br />

To apply, please send your CV to:<br />

christie@johnstons.net.nz<br />

www.johnstoncivil.nz<br />

Casual Healthcare Assistant –<br />

Darfield Community Hospital<br />

Darfield Community Hospital are looking for a Casual<br />

Healthcare Assistant to join our wonderful kapa (team)!<br />

For more information, please contact Leanne Davie:<br />

Leanne.Davie@cdhb.health.nz<br />

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted,<br />

therefore please apply directly at cdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job<br />

Tours<br />

Kaikoura Day Trip<br />

Wednesday <strong>21</strong>st Sept<br />

$25pp return<br />

Tours<br />

Xmas Tour 6 Days Oamaru Mt Cook<br />

Departs 24th December - $413.50pp twin share<br />

10 Day Napier Coromandel East Coast<br />

Coach Tour 2023: Departs 17th May<br />

Chatham Islands April 2023<br />

Day trips<br />

Longbeach 3 garden Tour<br />

Sunday 30th October<br />

$65pp<br />

We can provide shuttle and coach hire<br />

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886<br />

Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com<br />

Email to join our mailing list<br />

Vehicles Wanted<br />

CAR REMOVALS<br />

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We are looking for an administrative assistant<br />

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This role will require:<br />

• Answering phones and emails<br />

• Job scheduling<br />

• Administrative tasks such as preparing<br />

documents and letters to a high standard<br />

• Assist with stock management<br />

Skills required:<br />

• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Excel,<br />

Word, and Outlook<br />

• Quick learner as we have a customized<br />

database<br />

• Entry-level understanding of accounting is<br />

beneficial but not essential<br />

• Good time management<br />

40 hours a week, with preferred hours of<br />

work 7.30 - 4.30, Monday to Friday however<br />

there is some flexibility.<br />

To apply, please send your<br />

CV to greg.wheeler@thinkwater.co.nz<br />

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

Reporters<br />

Christchurch<br />

Star Media is seeking an up-and-coming news<br />

reporter to join our team in Christchurch. Star<br />

Media publishes nine weekly newspapers<br />

connecting their local communities and our region.<br />

The successful applicant will be working within our<br />

communities reporting on important news and<br />

issues of the day. Our aim is to connect and inform<br />

our readers about local issues that matter.<br />

The successful applicant needs to be passionate<br />

about being connected to our communities and<br />

news gathering.<br />

You will also have:<br />

• Excellent writing ability<br />

• Initiative<br />

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet weekly deadlines<br />

• A full NZ drivers’ licence<br />

• Photography, video and website skills are<br />

desirable<br />

• Journalism qualification (or equivalent<br />

experience) would be an advantage<br />

What we offer<br />

• A fast team environment and an opportunity to<br />

grow your journalism skills.<br />

• Enjoy being part of a small, dedicated team to<br />

make a difference in the regions we connect.<br />

A copy of the full position description can be<br />

found at alliedpress.co.nz/employment. If you<br />

would like more information please contact:<br />

Barry Clarke (Editor in Chief – Star Media) on<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 359 426 or barry@starmedia.kiwi<br />

If you think this role is for you, please prepare a<br />

covering letter and CV and email<br />

barry@starmedia.kiwi.


48 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

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Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 49<br />

LOCAL ELECTIONS <strong>2022</strong><br />

Voting is open –<br />

have your say in<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s<br />

local elections<br />

Voting in <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s local elections is now open.<br />

Most residents will have received their voting papers<br />

in the mail by now – and you have until 12 midday<br />

on Saturday 8 October to get your vote in.<br />

Voting takes just a few ticks, but it’s a really<br />

important way that you can help to shape <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s<br />

future and the way the district develops over the<br />

next three years.<br />

“This a significant opportunity for <strong>Selwyn</strong> residents<br />

to have a say on the district’s future – and it only<br />

comes around once every three years,” says<br />

Deputy Electoral Officer Stephen Hill.<br />

“We encourage people to take time to find out<br />

about the candidates in their area, then complete<br />

the voting forms and drop them into the post.”<br />

This guide has information on how to vote,<br />

special voting, where you can post your votes,<br />

and who the candidates are.<br />

For more information check out our elections<br />

pages online at selwyn.govt.nz/elections<br />

How to vote<br />

Voting in local council elections is by postal vote. Anyone who is enrolled on the general (parliamentary) electoral roll is<br />

automatically enrolled for the local elections as well.<br />

Most eligible voters will have received their voting papers in the mail by about <strong>21</strong> <strong>September</strong>.<br />

Your voting paper will include details of which Council ward and Environment Canterbury constituency you are in.<br />

You will be able to vote for the Mayor, for councillors in your ward, and for Environment Canterbury members.<br />

If you live in the Tawera subdivision of the Malvern ward, you will also be able to vote for community board members.<br />

No election is needed in the Hawkins and West Melton subdivisions. See page 4 for more information about candidates.<br />

The voting system used in <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council and Environment Canterbury elections is first past the post (FPP).<br />

Under FPP, the candidate with the most votes wins. You get one vote and that vote goes to one candidate.<br />

Candidates’ names are listed in random order – they will be in a different order on each person’s forms.<br />

It’s a simple process – just tick the circle next to your preferred candidate/s, put your completed papers in<br />

the Freepost envelope, and get them into the post. We recommend you post early – definitely by Tuesday 4 October,<br />

so that papers reach the Council by closing date on Saturday 8 October.<br />

You can also drop your voting papers into an official orange ballot box at Council offices, libraries and a number of<br />

facilities. Check the map on the inside pages for locations.<br />

Special voting<br />

If you didn’t receive voting papers, it could be because,<br />

for example:<br />

• you’ve turned 18 since the last election and haven’t<br />

enrolled<br />

• you’ve moved house recently and haven’t updated<br />

your details<br />

• you enrolled after 12 August <strong>2022</strong><br />

• your voting papers are lost or damaged<br />

• you’re on the unpublished (confidential) roll<br />

Ratepayer enrolment<br />

Do you own property in <strong>Selwyn</strong> but live somewhere<br />

else? Wherever you pay rates you can vote. If you own<br />

property in <strong>Selwyn</strong> district but live elsewhere you may be<br />

able to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer elector and vote<br />

in both areas.<br />

To check your eligibility, visit the portal at electionz.<br />

com/ratepayer You can only enrol, or be nominated to<br />

enrol, once in each Council area, no matter how many<br />

properties you own in that area.<br />

In these cases you can still enrol and vote but you will<br />

need to cast a special vote.<br />

To request special voting papers contact the Council on<br />

0800 SELWYN (735 996) or email electoral.officer@<br />

selwyn.govt.nz<br />

You can also call in to the Council offices or any <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

library to pick up and complete the special voting papers.<br />

What you need to know<br />

Voting closes 12 midday<br />

Saturday 8 October<br />

Post by Tuesday 4 October<br />

Or drop in a ballot box at Council<br />

facilities until Saturday 8 October<br />

Find more info at<br />

selwyn.govt.nz/elections<br />

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50 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Where can you post your vote in <strong>Selwyn</strong>?<br />

At Council facilities<br />

You can post your vote in an official orange ballot box at any of these Council facilities during opening hours:<br />

• ROLLESTON COUNCIL OFFICES – Norman Kirk Drive<br />

• TE ARA ĀTEA – Tennyson Street<br />

• DARFIELD LIBRARY – South Terrace<br />

• LEESTON LIBRARY – Messines Street<br />

• LINCOLN LIBRARY – Gerald Street<br />

• SELWYN AQUATIC CENTRE – Broadlands Drive<br />

• SELWYN SPORTS CENTRE – Broadlands Drive<br />

• WEST MELTON COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTRE – West Coast Road<br />

• ROLLESTON COMMUNITY CENTRE – Rolleston Drive<br />

• LINCOLN EVENT CENTRE – Meijer Drive<br />

These facilities will also be open to receive votes up to 12 midday on Saturday 8 October.<br />

At any NZ Post postal centre or postbox<br />

Check the locations on the map for a NZ Post postbox near you.<br />

The map shows most locations in <strong>Selwyn</strong> – but you can post your vote in a postbox anywhere in New Zealand.<br />

NZ Post services listed here are a mix of street postboxes, agencies and post centres.<br />

Some centres may only be open during business hours, and postboxes are subject to collection times.<br />

• ROLLESTON – Rolleston Square | Chaucer Street | Izone | Faringdon<br />

• WEST MELTON – Weedons Ross Road<br />

• SPRINGSTON – Ellesmere Junction Road<br />

• LINCOLN – Gerald Street | University<br />

• TAI TAPU – Christchurch Akaroa Road<br />

• PREBBLETON – Springs Road<br />

• BURNHAM – Freyburgh Road<br />

• DUNSANDEL – Main South Road<br />

• DOYLESTON – Leeston Road<br />

• LEESTON – High Street | Pharmacy<br />

• SOUTHBRIDGE – High Street<br />

• KIRWEE – Main West Coast Road<br />

• DARFIELD – South Terrace | Kimberley Road | Bangor Road<br />

• COALGATE – Bridge Street<br />

2<br />

• GLENTUNNEL – Philip Street<br />

• HORORATA – Bealey Road<br />

• SHEFFIELD – West Coast Road<br />

• WADDINGTON – West Coast Road<br />

• SPRINGFIELD – West Coast Road<br />

• ARTHURS PASS – Village<br />

Check nzpost.co.nz/tools/postshop-kiwibank-locator for details and other locations.<br />

Post by Tuesday 4 October to make sure your vote is received by closing date.<br />

At a local pop-up location<br />

We’ll be bringing ballot boxes to local markets and community locations at specified dates and times<br />

across the district. Check the dates and times in the box on right, online at selwyn.govt.nz/elections<br />

or at facebook.com/<strong>Selwyn</strong>DistrictCouncil.<br />

VOTING CLOSES AT 12 MIDDAY, SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER.<br />

Pop-up dates and locations<br />

Bring your completed voting papers to one of our pop-up l<br />

• SAT 24 SEP<br />

• SAT 24 SEP<br />

• SUN 25 SEP<br />

• SUN 25 SEP<br />

• 27–29 SEP<br />

• SAT 1 OCT<br />

• SAT 1 OCT<br />

• SUN 2 OCT<br />

• SUN 2 OCT<br />

Lincoln Farmers Market, 10am–1pm<br />

Leeston Fresh Choice, 2–5pm<br />

Rolleston New World, 1–4pm<br />

West Melton Four Square 1–4pm<br />

Lincoln University Students Association<br />

Leeston Market, 9.30am–12.30pm<br />

Prebbleton Fresh Choice, 1–4pm<br />

Lincoln New World, 1–4pm<br />

West Melton Community Market, 9.30am<br />

Check our website or facebook.com/<strong>Selwyn</strong>DistrictCoun<br />

changes, cancellations or additional events.


Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 51<br />

Arthur’s Pass<br />

Ward maps are available at<br />

selwyn.govt.nz/elections<br />

Castle Hill<br />

Lake Coleridge<br />

Springfield<br />

Lake Coleridge<br />

Sheffield<br />

Waddington<br />

Waimakariri River<br />

Whitecliffs<br />

Glentunnel<br />

Coalgate<br />

Darfield<br />

Kirwee<br />

West Melton<br />

Hororata<br />

Rolleston<br />

Prebbleton<br />

ns<br />

ur pop-up locations.<br />

m–1pm<br />

m<br />

Rakaia River<br />

Dunsandel<br />

Springston<br />

Lincoln<br />

Tai Tapu<br />

4pm<br />

ssociation<br />

.30pm<br />

4pm<br />

Doyleston<br />

Leeston<br />

Lake Ellesmere<br />

(Te Waihora)<br />

rket, 9.30am–1pm<br />

Southbridge<br />

istrictCouncil for any<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

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52 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Who am I voting for?<br />

In <strong>Selwyn</strong>, elections are being held for the following roles:<br />

• The mayor (elected ‘at large’ – across the entire district)<br />

• 10 councillors across four wards<br />

• 5 Malvern Community Board members, elected<br />

across three subdivisions<br />

(Note: no election is required in the Hawkins<br />

and West Melton subdivisions, as the number of<br />

candidates matched the number of vacancies.)<br />

• Environment Canterbury constituency member/s.<br />

Candidates in <strong>Selwyn</strong> council areas are listed below.<br />

MAYOR<br />

Sam Broughton<br />

Calvin Payne (Know Payne-Know Gain)<br />

Bill Woods<br />

MALVERN WARD<br />

Andrea Clemens (Independent)<br />

Jenny Gallagher<br />

Lydia Gliddon (Independent)<br />

Bob Mugford (Independent)<br />

Samantha Samuel<br />

Samuel Wilshire<br />

ROLLESTON WARD<br />

Phil Dean<br />

Sophie McInnes<br />

Calvin Payne (Know Payne-Know Gain)<br />

Moneel Pratap (Your life is my life – Independent)<br />

Nicole Reid<br />

Mel Stenhouse (Independent)<br />

ELLESMERE WARD<br />

Elle Archer (Independent)<br />

Shane Ngapou O Te Hahi Epiha (Independent)<br />

Elizabeth Mundt (Independent)<br />

SPRINGS WARD<br />

Dave Colloty (Independent)<br />

Debra Hasson (Independent)<br />

Malcolm Lyall<br />

Grant Miller<br />

TAWERA SUBDIVISION<br />

Sean Ellis<br />

Vicky Frost<br />

Bill Woods<br />

HAWKINS SUBDIVISION<br />

NO ELECTION REQUIRED<br />

Ken May<br />

Sharn Nu’u<br />

WEST MELTON SUBDIVISION<br />

NO ELECTION REQUIRED<br />

Calvin Payne (Know Payne-Know Gain)<br />

Bruce Russell<br />

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Find out more about candidates<br />

To find out more about candidates in <strong>Selwyn</strong> elections visit selwyn.govt.nz/elections<br />

• You can find contact details which are provided by the candidates.<br />

• You can also see their photo and official profile statement, if provided.<br />

Voters can find additional information on candidates by searching in news media and social media.<br />

Many candidates have also contributed information to the independent site Policy.nz<br />

Public ‘Meet the Candidate’ meetings are being held across the district during the election period. These meetings<br />

are not organised by the Council – they are generally arranged by local community or residents’ groups. Check<br />

local media and social media for information on public meetings. You can also contact candidates directly.<br />

You can find out more about Environment Canterbury elections and candidates at ecan.govt.nz<br />

What ward are you in?<br />

Your ward or subdivision will be noted on your voting papers. For more information on wards and boundaries<br />

check our <strong>Selwyn</strong> wards maps page at selwn.govt.nz/elections.<br />

There have been some changes to wards and ward boundaries since the last elections, so you may find your ward<br />

has changed. The former <strong>Selwyn</strong> Central Ward has been replaced by the Rolleston Ward, and West Melton is now<br />

part of the Malvern Ward.<br />

Why should I vote?<br />

Voting in the local elections is important if you want to have your say on what matters to you.<br />

Councils look after things like your water, roading, and rubbish and recycling. But we also do so much more.<br />

In fact you really can’t get through the day without making use of many of the services the Council provides.<br />

We provide libraries, sports facilities and community centres, as well as great parks, reserves and playgrounds to<br />

explore. We offer fantastic events, support for local tourism and business, help plan for our future and ensure the<br />

district continues to prosper.<br />

The Council also builds and maintains the essential infrastructure to provide transport and roading, water,<br />

wastewater and stormwater, rubbish, organics and recycling services, and we provide vital civil defence support<br />

in emergencies.<br />

The councillors and community board members you elect have a significant input into how these activities are<br />

planned and funded, and where the district’s priorities should be over the coming years.<br />

The Council meets regularly (twice-monthly on Wednesdays) to make decisions that impact your life every day.<br />

Make sure your vote counts and have your say in these elections.<br />

Vote for your future.<br />

Voting closes 12 midday Saturday 8 October<br />

For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/elections


Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 53<br />

CELEBRATING<br />

25 YEARS<br />

IN BUSINESS<br />

HUGE SPECIALS<br />

GREAT DISCOUNTS<br />

9th<br />

to 25th<br />

<strong>September</strong><br />

<strong>2022</strong><br />

HURRY! SALE ENDS<br />

Sunday 25th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

913 Shands Road<br />

Just south of the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road / Shands Road intersection<br />

T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz<br />

Keep up to date on Allwood news through our Facebook or<br />

Instagram pages: Allwood Trees and at www.allwood.co.nz<br />

www.allwood.co.nz<br />

View our services online now: www.allwood.co.nz


54 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

CeLeBraTinG<br />

25 Years in Business<br />

CiTrus<br />

Various grades, good specials<br />

DeCiDuOus aZaLeas<br />

FruiT Trees<br />

neW seasOn Trees aVaiLaBLe<br />

sTanDarDs<br />

WERE $165<br />

nOW $100<br />

WERE $49.50<br />

nOW $35<br />

Good range, selling fast<br />

rHODODenDrOns<br />

Several varieties<br />

maGnOLias<br />

DeCiDuOus anD eVerGreen<br />

$59.50 GRADE<br />

nOW $45<br />

Several varieties & sizes<br />

All discounted<br />

LOCaTiOn:<br />

913 Shands Road, Christchurch | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz<br />

Open Tues TO Fri - 9.00am TO 4.30pm | saT & sun - 10.00am TO 4.00pm


Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 55<br />

9th to 25th<br />

september <strong>2022</strong><br />

HuGe ranGe of TREES<br />

and ShRubS vaRying<br />

SizES, aLL DisCOunTeD<br />

HurrY!<br />

saLe enDs<br />

sunday 25th<br />

september <strong>2022</strong><br />

smaLL sHruBs<br />

HeDGinG pLanTs<br />

naTiVes<br />

Good range, all discounted<br />

Good specials<br />

All discounted<br />

WeepinG siLVer pear<br />

DapHne<br />

$165 GRADE<br />

nOW $125<br />

TOpiarY sTanDarDs<br />

• Portuguese Laurels<br />

• Bay Laurels<br />

• Michelia<br />

• Russian Olive<br />

• Robinia Mop Top<br />

• Liquidamber Gumball<br />

• Kilmarnock Willows<br />

• Flowering Cherries<br />

WERE $89.50<br />

nOW $70<br />

www.allwood.co.nz<br />

Check out our specials:<br />

allwood Trees


1.8m High Timber Fence.<br />

Set back 3m from<br />

1-Ma ip<br />

Bruce Bretchill<br />

Boundary.<br />

3-As rh 2-Vi od 3-As ca 2-As rh<br />

plicatum Pink Beauty Olivia<br />

9-Heu<br />

Decorative Stone Chip<br />

Letterbox with Plaster<br />

Finish to match House.<br />

2-Heu 2-Pi go<br />

2-As rh<br />

1500<br />

HP<br />

750<br />

2-Tr ja<br />

3-Pi go<br />

56.841sqm<br />

700<br />

20.78sqm<br />

600<br />

900<br />

500<br />

56 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

LAnDsCApe<br />

prOJeCTs<br />

2310<br />

Let Allwood<br />

transform<br />

your property.<br />

Our services<br />

include:<br />

• Consultations<br />

• Delivery and<br />

planting<br />

• Garden<br />

maintenance<br />

• Soft landscape<br />

plans<br />

• Quotations<br />

Grass 165 sqm H4 Timber 165 m Bark mulch 120 sqm<br />

Concrete 105.326 sqm<br />

Stone Chip 15.8 sqm<br />

LAnDsCApe pLAn eXAmpLe<br />

31.08m BOUNDARY<br />

ROAD<br />

17.58m BOUNDARY<br />

1000<br />

1200<br />

4000<br />

2800<br />

1200<br />

1750<br />

Prunus Thundercloud<br />

1-Vi od 1-Cra pa sc<br />

Viburnum plicatum Pink Beauty<br />

1.8m High Timber Fence. Decorative Stone Chip<br />

With Single Access Gateway.<br />

Please note new fence layout option to<br />

Set back 3m from<br />

Increase usable space<br />

Boundary.<br />

3-Ma st<br />

Vulcan<br />

500<br />

5-As ca<br />

Transnokoensis 1.8m centers<br />

3-Fe ap<br />

1200<br />

2-Ma st<br />

Koban Dori<br />

11.83sqm<br />

400 900 500<br />

Rear Retaining Wall.<br />

500 3000<br />

1-Pr sh<br />

1-Pr sh<br />

1050<br />

Relocate Heatpump Unit in<br />

behind fence..<br />

Please note: Driveway measurements<br />

have changed. Currently at 56.841sqm,<br />

less than initial 58.29sqm allowance on<br />

plan, have also included saw cuts at<br />

700mm centers with central line from<br />

Entry door as indicated.<br />

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New Property<br />

ID Qty Latin Name<br />

As ca 8 Assorted Camellia<br />

As rh 7 Assorted Rhodos<br />

Cra pa sc 1 Prunus Thundercloud<br />

Fe ap 3 2x Feijoa apollo x1 Unique<br />

Heu 11 Heuchera<br />

Ma ip 1 Malus ioensis plena<br />

Ma st 5 Magnolia Cleopatra<br />

Pi go 5 Pittosporum Golfball<br />

Pr sh 2 Prunus Shirotae<br />

Tr ja 2 Trach. jasminoides<br />

Vi od 3 Viburnum Odoratissimum<br />

LOCATiOn:<br />

913 Shands Road, Christchurch | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz<br />

Open Tues TO Fri - 9.00Am TO 4.30pm | sAT & sun - 10.00Am TO 4.00pm


LiFT oUT<br />

FeATURing THe BeST<br />

PRoPeRTieS AcRoSS<br />

THe SeLWYn DiSTRicT<br />

PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY<br />

Week commencing WeDneSDAY, <strong>21</strong>ST SePTemBeR, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Turn the corner<br />

An incredible example of luxurious living in a central location. This<br />

secret garden of eden is tucked away out of sight amongst the<br />

already sought-after large properties in Rolleston. This property<br />

is a well established 317sqm home that boasts more than the<br />

rest. Large grand hallways and a fantastic flow offering those<br />

looking for that higher end home the chance to own something<br />

rather special. We have an amazing tiled entryway with over<br />

height ceilings and oversized hallways. The living/dining/kitchen<br />

all complement each other and has an abundance of space to live,<br />

entertain, socialise or relax in your private sanctuary.<br />

The property has 4 fantastic sized bedrooms with the master<br />

having a large walk-through wardrobe and highly fitted out<br />

ensuite hosting double vanity, spa bath, twin headed shower and<br />

underfloor heating. The master bedroom and two living spaces<br />

all open up onto the large, and I mean large, outdoor entertaining<br />

area that captures the sun all day and has cover if you need.<br />

Not only is this property a site to behold but it sits on the<br />

most spectacular landscaped 6009m2 section that is simply<br />

breathtaking. Towards the rear of the home, we are also excited<br />

to bring you an additional 4 car garage with single phase power,<br />

an enclosure for those that have large caravans or motorhomes,<br />

an additional triple car garage that has been converted into<br />

a workshop with triple phase power and it even hosts a fully<br />

consented annex attached.<br />

This property must be seen to appreciate and is viewing<br />

by appointment only, if you would like to view please<br />

contact Greg today!!!!<br />

For a private viewing and/or a full information pack<br />

on this listing please contact Greg Brockbank on<br />

greg.brockbank@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz<br />

Listing ID: RLL30717<br />

Price : By Negotiation<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston<br />

Greg Brockbank<br />

Contact:<br />

Mobile: 0<strong>21</strong> 262 9761<br />

1061 Goulds Road, Rolleston<br />

Viewing: By appointment<br />

Our new office at<br />

Prebbleton Village<br />

is now OPEN!<br />

Call in and see us for all your Real Estate needs<br />

Proudly locally owned & operated<br />

Rolleston - Lincoln - West Melton - Prebbleton<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)


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<strong>Selwyn</strong>'s largest locally owned & operated<br />

property management company<br />

Paul Clement<br />

Business Development Manager<br />

bdm.redchili@raywhite.com<br />

027 522 8<strong>21</strong>0<br />

Warner Wilson<br />

Business Development Manager<br />

redchili.bdm@raywhite.com<br />

027 <strong>21</strong>2 9619<br />

Cara Callister<br />

Manager/ Property Manager<br />

Debbie Drewett<br />

Senior Property Manager<br />

Lucy Campbell<br />

Senior Property Manager<br />

Erica Afonso<br />

Property Manager<br />

Olly Drew<br />

Property Manager<br />

Call or email Paul or Warner for a free rental appraisal<br />

Rolleston | West Melton | Lincoln | Prebbleton<br />

rwrolleston.co.nz | rwwestmelton.co.nz | rwlincoln.co.nz | rwprebbleton.co.nz | redchilipm.co.nz<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)


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6<br />

Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />

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

Spring Real Estate Overview<br />

Spring is a time of growth and<br />

renewal, and rejuvenation. This sense<br />

of change is evident in the property<br />

market, with the gloom of winter being<br />

cast off and buyers keen to see what’s<br />

available.<br />

Richard Tait from Harcourts Four<br />

Seasons Realty comments that over the<br />

last two weeks, as is usual in spring,<br />

they have been extremely busy with<br />

open homes and contracts underway<br />

with purchasers. With plenty of listings<br />

and buyers, the market has a positive<br />

feel with buyer confidence in the<br />

market.<br />

Buyers from the North Island are still<br />

making the trip to this area and going<br />

through the open homes to see what<br />

is on offer. However, once they return<br />

home, they often realise they can get<br />

better value by buying a property here<br />

and decide to purchase in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

With the <strong>Selwyn</strong> median prices<br />

now around $750,000 to $820,000<br />

(excluding Prebbleton), buyers are still<br />

keen to list properties, despite a drop<br />

from previously record-high prices.<br />

Smaller areas like Coalgate are also<br />

seeing interested buyers in the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

area. Meanwhile, with building supplies<br />

becoming more accessible, newbuilds<br />

continue to go ahead with plenty of<br />

options for a new home in brand new<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> subdivisions.<br />

Changes in the current interest rates<br />

may be challenging for some people.<br />

With reduced house prices, Richard<br />

advises that pre-approvals which may<br />

have previously been from $760,000<br />

to $800,000, have now decreased to<br />

$700,000 to $730,000. However, he<br />

believes people are adapting their<br />

lifestyles to become more attractive<br />

to banks for loans. Over the last three<br />

months, he states they have been<br />

“clearing car loans and credit cards” to<br />

get rid of debts and re-evaluating their<br />

lifestyle choices and budgets to be more<br />

presentable to banks.<br />

No matter what happens, sellers want<br />

to look after their most prized asset by<br />

using a good agent who will provide<br />

value and experience. The recent drop<br />

in house values and sales has sellers<br />

keen to go with big, well-established<br />

brands with an agent who reports well<br />

and does everything right.<br />

Meanwhile, buyers and sellers<br />

continue to benefit from <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s strong<br />

and confident market.


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Expansive FamilyLiving!<br />

Quality and design combine in this distinctive<br />

property which provides six bedrooms, four<br />

bathrooms and four car garaging!<br />

Versatility is entrenched in a floor plan that<br />

encompasses a total of six bedrooms, all<br />

with direct access to a bathroom. The master<br />

bedroom is a serene retreat, partnered by a<br />

generous walk-in wardrobe and elegantly<br />

tiled ensuite with private deck access.<br />

With a floor area of 385m², the home provides<br />

for living on a significant scale, encompassing<br />

a blend of family and formal spaces to great<br />

effect. The kitchen and adjoining scullery are<br />

an entertainer’s dream, clearly the hub of the<br />

home and overseeing the proceedings both<br />

inside and outside.<br />

The specifications are comprehensive, so your<br />

viewing will require ample time to appreciate<br />

the list of benefits.<br />

It’s rare to find a home that offers internal<br />

access four car garaging, so collectors will<br />

adore the extensive vehicle storage space,<br />

together with off street parking.<br />

Astute buyers will quickly grasp the rarity<br />

and surety of this impressive offering and act<br />

accordingly. Call today for further details and<br />

to arrange your personal inspection.<br />

7 Vaughan Drive - Rolleston<br />

6 1 2 4 4 4<br />

Deadline Sale: All offers presesnted on Wednesday<br />

5 th October at 4.00pm (unless sold prior)<br />

Open: Refer online for open homes times<br />

View: harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz ID# LN3679<br />

Jan Green & Ross Mitchell<br />

03 662 9933<br />

027 222 8736 | 027 222 9495<br />

jan.green@harcourts.co.nz<br />

ross.mitchell@harcourts.co.nz<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />

Since its launch in 2008,<br />

the Harcourts Foundation<br />

has raised over $7 million!<br />

For more information:<br />

0800 789 10 11 | fourseasons@harcourts.co.nz<br />

harcourtsfoundation.org<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008


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Four Seasons Realty<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

AUCTION


9<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

Four Seasons Realty


10<br />

Auctions<br />

THIS WEEK<br />

Four Seasons Re<br />

WED<br />

<strong>21</strong> SEPTEMBER 2:00 PM<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

(Unless sold prior)<br />

AUCTION<br />

Rolleston 45 Burnham School Road<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6091<br />

Andrew Sare<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 714 287<br />

LIVE AUCTION STREAM<br />

www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz<br />

AUCTION<br />

Kairaki 34 Featherstone Avenue<br />

Harcourts ID: BF37423<br />

AUCTION<br />

Avonhead 4 Brigadoon Place<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6086<br />

Gemma & Sue Roberts<br />

027 440 1282<br />

Jane Collins<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 840 473<br />

AUCTION<br />

Mairehau 44 Nancy Avenue<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6092<br />

AUCTION<br />

Clarkville 225 Heywards Road<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6097<br />

Mike Brown<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 461 986<br />

Mike Brown<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 461 986<br />

AUCTION<br />

Mairehau 2a Ethne Street<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6107<br />

AUCTION<br />

Ilam 2/4 Farnham Place<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6108<br />

Andrew Sare<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 714 287<br />

Jeremy Andrews & Tarcille Roffey<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 969 425 | 0<strong>21</strong> 512 661<br />

UPCOMING Auctions<br />

WED 28 SEPTEMBER 2:00 PM<br />

AUCTION<br />

Bryndwr 23 Colwyn Street<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6098<br />

AUCTION<br />

St Albans 2/46 Trafalgar Street<br />

Harcourts ID: BF37437<br />

Steve Alfeld<br />

0<strong>21</strong> 024 02528<br />

Glen Young<br />

022 493 7037<br />

AUCTION<br />

Rangiora 58 Ivory Street<br />

Harcourts ID: RG9840<br />

Linda Veitch<br />

027 512 9261<br />

On average we have over 400 people viewing<br />

our online auctions every week.<br />

RECENTLY<br />

Sold<br />

AUCTIONS<br />

Fernside 577 Oxford Road Hillmorton 111 Halswell Road Christchurch 13/318 Barbadoes Street Loburn 30 Yaxleys Road Hornby 2/359 Main South Road<br />

Your home for local property<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />

Four Seasons Realty


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NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Coalgate 9 James Street<br />

Darfield 2915 West Coast Road<br />

Designed with distinction<br />

4 2 2 1 3<br />

Quality bare land property<br />

Substantial 330sqm (more or less) home with multiple<br />

living areas. Four double bedrooms (master with<br />

ensuite/WIR), family bathroom, separate toilet, walkthrough<br />

laundry. Well-appointed kitchen and<br />

spacious open plan dining/family area. Separate<br />

lounge with flow to covered Kwila deck. Double<br />

glazed, heat pump, log burner (wet back), HRV, heat<br />

transfer and solar hot water. Generous storage<br />

capacity, study/office and internal access triple-car<br />

garage. Large 1,410sqm (more or less) fenced section,<br />

off-street parking, garden shed and established<br />

gardens.<br />

Price by Negotiation<br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279<br />

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Adrienne Goodeve 0<strong>21</strong> 977 877<br />

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

This approximately 59-hectare (subject to survey)<br />

bare land property is well utilised for grazing dairy<br />

cows and growing a variety of crops. The majority of<br />

the property is irrigated from a centre pivot and the<br />

water supply is sourced from Central Plains Water Ltd.<br />

With a base line of 84.7 combined with a solid fertiliser<br />

history and positioned in a sought-after location just<br />

minutes from Kirwee and Darfield, this picturesque<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> landscape is an opportunity that is hard to<br />

ignore.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519288<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

12pm, Wed 28 Sep <strong>2022</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

Ben Turner 027 530 1400<br />

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225<br />

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519359<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Le Bons Bay 1 Le Bons Valley Road<br />

Historic hideaway<br />

Steeped in history and serving up considerable options, this 4.0440ha (more or less) block of land nestled in the<br />

exceptionally private and picturesque valley of Le Bons Bay offers a unique opportunity not to be missed. Capable<br />

of accommodating up to 16 people, the property can effortlessly cater to a crowd and will be welcomed by those<br />

hosting guests who regularly travel to this popular destination over the summertime.<br />

Constructed in the 1960s and spanning 149sqm (more or less), the fully furnished primary residence is showered in<br />

sunshine and showcases original rimu flooring and a log burner which contribute elements of traditional charm to<br />

the interior. Four bedrooms are assisted by two bathrooms, while the central living zone is considerately placed.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5518742<br />

4.044ha 4 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Wed 5 Oct <strong>2022</strong><br />

View by appointment<br />

Sarah Eastmond 027 234 2607<br />

sarah.eastmond@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Chris Mangels 0<strong>21</strong> 725 350<br />

chris.mangels@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Rolleston 74 Haymakers Crescent<br />

Lawn bowls anyone? Perfection on 4,958sqm<br />

Located in the rarely available, but highly sought after Coles Fields subdivision, this near new five double bedroom<br />

home is situated on a 4,958sqm manicured to perfection section. The property includes a 98sqm alarmed shed,<br />

ideal for all the essential toys. This very high-quality home has a large kitchen/living area plus a separate lounge. The<br />

kitchen is spacious and includes a large walk-in butler's pantry, stone benchtops and top-quality appliances,<br />

including an induction hob. The five bedrooms are all true doubles, master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and<br />

ensuite. Heating this home is a breeze with two separate ducted heat pump systems plus a log fire. All the internal<br />

walls are fully insulated ensuring a very warm, energy-efficient home. A large north-facing patio area is accessed<br />

from all the living areas, allowing for the best indoor/outdoor flow - ideal for entertaining and true family living.<br />

5 2 2 6<br />

For Sale offers invited over $1,990,000<br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519341<br />

Rolleston 102 Paige Place<br />

Ideal location for lifestyle living<br />

If privacy, peace and quiet are what you are looking for in your search for a four-hectare lifestyle property, then 102<br />

Paige Place is your dream location. Set amongst a manageable, sheltered and established garden on some of the<br />

most elite soils in Canterbury, is this four double bedroom home including two ensuites and two spacious living<br />

areas. The kitchen, positioned to catch the morning sun, includes a large walk-in pantry, granite benchtops and a<br />

large freestanding oven with a gas hob. The kitchen, living and dining area are open plan, that also opens out to the<br />

sheltered patio area. Located in the separate lounge is a log burner with wetback, ensuring a warm cosy home<br />

throughout the colder months. Three of the four bedrooms open out to the garden and lawn via double doors,<br />

giving these rooms a real connection to the outdoors.<br />

4 2 3 2<br />

For Sale offers invited over $1,590,000<br />

View by appointment<br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519362<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Rolleston 32 Navy Loop<br />

Sunny, spacious and secluded<br />

Situated on an expansive and sunny 783sqm corner site, within a secluded loop, this home is perfectly positioned<br />

within the highly desirable Levi Park. Comprising of four well-proportioned bedrooms, all with generous storage<br />

and two spacious tiled bathrooms to service. The master includes a double basin and an all-important walk-in-robe,<br />

while the family bathroom plays host to a generous-sized bathtub. An additional two separate toilets and laundry<br />

adds to the functionality of the home, while a separate study nook provides a designated space for the studious. The<br />

kitchen is the hub of the home with vast bench space, ample storage, a desirable 90cm oven and the practicality of a<br />

walk-in pantry for all your culinary needs. Both large living spaces open out to a sun-soaked patio, perfect for<br />

summer BBQs or morning coffee.<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Wed 5 Oct <strong>2022</strong><br />

View Sun 2.30-3pm<br />

Ella Vink 027 326 9230 ella.vink@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519378<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Rolleston 6 Nicolau Avenue<br />

Central location and vendor motivation<br />

Practical, modern living and a central location are two things that immediately come to mind when thinking about 6<br />

Nicolau Avenue. Warm and welcoming, the interconnected living spaces are bathed in all-day sun; and the modern<br />

and contemporary kitchen, complete with a walk-in pantry and quality appliances, provides for ease of entertaining<br />

at the heart of the home. Stacker sliding doors lead effortlessly to the north-facing rear garden and patio; the<br />

perfect place to soak up the sun in the upcoming Summer months. Two bedrooms are complemented by a central<br />

family bathroom and toilet, with the master bedroom benefitting from a walk-in robe and ensuite. Situated in an<br />

exceptionally convenient location within close proximity to Rolleston College, Foster Park and <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic<br />

Centre, this near-new three-bedroom home certainly gets a big 'tick' for location.<br />

3 1 2 2<br />

Price by Negotiation<br />

View 12-12.30pm Sun 25 Sep<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519349<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Rolleston 718 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road<br />

Brand new and beautiful<br />

If design, style and an enviable list of features are on your list, then this stunning brand new home should be at the<br />

top of it. Contrasting tones throughout the home including the crisp white and warm wood palette provides an air of<br />

sophistication in the kitchen, which is further complemented by stone benchtops, a double fridge space, quality<br />

appliances and a spacious walk-in pantry. Multiple sliding doors from the dining and living areas providing an<br />

effortless flow to the private, sun-drenched patios and deceptively-spacious rear garden. Four generously<br />

proportioned bedrooms, the master with a spacious walk-in robe and ensuite, are sure to cater to sleeping<br />

arrangements; whilst a central family bathroom, complete with a freestanding bath and lovely tiled shower, allows<br />

for convenient everyday living. This stunning, brand-new home is ready and waiting for a new owner...will it be you?<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Tue 4 Oct <strong>2022</strong><br />

View 2-2.30pm Sun 25 Sep<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519357<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Rolleston 764 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road<br />

Spacious with sought-after garaging<br />

Spread across an expansive 260sqm footprint, this fabulous four-bedroom home ensures there will be no shortage<br />

of size or space. The well-specified kitchen at the heart of the home is sure to cater easily for any entertaining or<br />

family occasions. Boxed ceilings in the living area and separate lounge further enhance the feeling of spaciousness<br />

in the home, both of which provide an effortless flow to the extensive Kwila deck and private rear garden. Modern<br />

and contemporary styling continues throughout the home, which extends to the main bathroom with a stunning<br />

tiled shower and freestanding bath with a tiled feature wall. The expansive master suite benefits from a large walk-in<br />

robe and ensuite with a tiled shower. Every aspect of this home has been carefully considered, with additional<br />

features including multiple heat pumps, an irrigation system, an abundance of storage as well as attic storage.<br />

4 2 2 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Wed 5 Oct <strong>2022</strong><br />

View 2.45-3.15pm Sun 25 Sep<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519351<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Tai Tapu 10 Carters Road<br />

Often sought, seldom available<br />

Blending classic craftsmanship with refined styling, this post-quake Queenslander-style residence sits within a very<br />

sheltered and private 9.89 hectares close to Tai Tapu and Lincoln amenities. The home enjoys expansive views over<br />

the property to the Southern Alps. Beyond the electronic entrance gates the outdoor highlights include a lime chip<br />

drive, paved BBQ and alfresco dining area, sweeping lawns, stylish plantings and vegetable beds. Rich dark soils and<br />

an irrigation consent ensures production and options. Those with horses will appreciate the 60x30m professionally<br />

designed all-weather dressage arena. A seven-bay utility shed with workshop and three-phase power, cattle yards,<br />

three-bay hay shed and a calving barn are further features. Elevating the property's appeal is the easy commute into<br />

the city. Considerably sized, this lifestyle property is bound to leave a lasting impression.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519390<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Thu 13 Oct <strong>2022</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

FOUR LARGE<br />

PREMIUM<br />

SECTIONS<br />

900SQM EACH<br />

Offers/Enquiries over $248,000<br />

Darfield Estates, Telegraph Road,<br />

Darfield<br />

From families to retirees, Darfield Estates offers<br />

a premium lifestyle at an affordable price compared<br />

with other nearby towns. Don’t miss your opportunity<br />

to secure a wonderful 900sqm (more or less) residential<br />

section. Superbly located within walking distance to the<br />

thriving township of Darfield and just a short commute<br />

to Rolleston or Christchurch, everything you will ever<br />

need is within easy reach but still far enough away to<br />

enjoy the rural values and country atmosphere. With<br />

titles expected to be issued in December you can start<br />

planning your dream home today.<br />

Contact Jo or Adrienne for more information.<br />

Darfield Lot 4 Darfield Estates<br />

Enquiries over $248,000<br />

bayleys.co.nz/55185<strong>21</strong><br />

Darfield Lot 6 Darfield Estates<br />

Darfield Lot 5 Darfield Estates<br />

Enquiries over $248,000<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5518522<br />

Darfield Lot 7 Darfield Estates<br />

Jo McIntosh | 027 384 4279<br />

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Adrienne Goodeve | 0<strong>21</strong> 977 877<br />

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Enquiries over $248,000<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5518523<br />

Enquiries over $248,000<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5518524<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services


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SELLING<br />

RURAL<br />

PROPERTY<br />

WITH BAYLEYS<br />

Local knowledge trusted advice.<br />

With two decades of experience as real estate<br />

professionals and local <strong>Selwyn</strong> residents for over 40 years,<br />

our success and dedication to the sale of rural property<br />

in <strong>Selwyn</strong> and Central Canterbury has been proven time<br />

and time again. We are delighted to be part of the Bayleys<br />

country team selling more farmland in New Zealand than<br />

any other agency.<br />

With connections to an extensive network of real estate<br />

professionals, with buyers across the country, we know<br />

that selling rural property is a specialised process that<br />

requires unique skills and experience. And we are qualified<br />

to provide you with comprehensive local knowledge,<br />

advice and specialised assistance throughout the process.<br />

Let’s work together.<br />

Andrew Taylor | 027 435 5930<br />

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Chris Flanagan | 027 433 4657<br />

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz<br />

bayleysselwyn.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services


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The secret to our<br />

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We have it printed on the back of every<br />

one of our business cards.<br />

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Medium Residential Office of the Year - Volume<br />

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Large Agency of the Year – All Disciplines – Property Brokers<br />

Large Residential Office of the Year – Volume<br />

Medium Residential Office of the Year – Volume<br />

Small Residential Office of the Year – Volume<br />

Small Rural Office of the Year<br />

Residential Property Management Small Office of the Year<br />

Rural Rising Star of the Year<br />

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Personal Assistant of the Year<br />

When results matter, you’ll want to talk to us 0800 367 5263<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008<br />

Darfield 13 Piako Drive<br />

Style & Grace with Plenty of Space<br />

Generously sized resting at the end of a sealed, tree-fringed drive where a formal entrance hints at the opulence lying inside.<br />

Over 320+ squares (approximately) of relaxed livability and versatile spaces promoting opportunities for high-calibre<br />

hospitality.<br />

• Open plan kitchen, dining, living, plus separate lounge<br />

• Office, separate laundry, alfresco outdoor living<br />

• Three heat-pumps, log burner, under-tile heating<br />

• Established 7018sqm section (incl ROW)<br />

• Three-bay shed with separate access way<br />

An impressively spacious and elegant residence possessing an added element of luxury and decadence.<br />

View at the open home or by private appointment. For further information contact Amy or Shar today.<br />

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

4 3 2 4<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 29th <strong>September</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at<br />

11.00am, (unless sold prior)<br />

View Sun 25 Sep 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/DFL107626<br />

Amy Jones<br />

M 0<strong>21</strong> 077 9945<br />

Shar Simôn<br />

M 027 555 0654<br />

E amy.jones@pb.co.nz<br />

E shar@pb.co.nz


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Darfield 761 Homebush Road<br />

Family Lifestyle Living - 1 ha<br />

Only 5 mins from the service centre of Darfield and an easy commute to Christchurch this is your opportunity to escape the<br />

hustle of town and city living. Four bedroom home with open plan living, kitchen, dining in a sheltered and well maintained<br />

setting. Healthy homes approved with excellent heating via two log burners and a heat pump. Fresh paint and new carpet<br />

mean you simply move in and start enjoying country living. A special feature of the property is the original and well<br />

maintained ploughmans cottage and attached self contained sleepout. Garaging is well catered for with a double skyline<br />

garage along with a woodshed. If you are after family country living then this should be on your list. Sale is subject to issue of<br />

title but can be rented until settlement. Deadline closing midday Thursday 29th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />

4 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 29th <strong>September</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at 12.00pm<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/DFL101688<br />

Matt Collier<br />

M 027 205 6626<br />

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

Leeston 15 Market Street<br />

Your search ends here!<br />

If a permanent material, first home set on a family sized section, well located within walking distance of Leeston township, has<br />

been on your search list then your search ends here! The fully fenced, private section is fantastically established and as you<br />

enter through the front gate you are struck by a wonderful feeling of space and privacy. This 170m2, 3 bedroom brick home<br />

has fantastic bones and offers a fabulous opportunity for someone to move in and enjoy living whilst putting their own touch<br />

on this home. This home enjoys a good sized open plan lounge and dining area with large windows and is light and bright and<br />

enjoys all day sun. To add to this, this home has a fantastic conservatory/sunroom which provides an additional living area,<br />

space for the kids, or just a space to relax and enjoy the afternoon sun. The kitchen links perfectly with the open plan dining<br />

room and features good bench space, a breakfast bar and great storage/cupboards. The master bedroom is spacious and<br />

features both large wardrobes and additional storage space. The two remaining bedrooms are good sized, double rooms with<br />

robes and the home also features a modernised bathroom.<br />

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

3 1 1 2<br />

For Sale Buyers $589,000+<br />

View Sun 25 Sep 2.15 - 2.45pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU108194<br />

Chris Moore<br />

M 027 288 0563<br />

Angela Hunt<br />

M 0<strong>21</strong> 548 777<br />

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

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

Proud to be here


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Leeston 10 Vitruvius Way<br />

Bring the cricket bat!<br />

Perfectly positioned on a sunny and spacious 978m2 section this 4 bedroom home built in 2017 will ensure your<br />

family's summer months and beyond are well-and-truly sorted! With a clever design on its side making the most of all<br />

available space you will enjoy the functionality of the open-plan living, dining and brilliant size kitchen with excellent<br />

bench space. The home offers 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite & WIR) with the 4th smaller bedroom being<br />

conveniently located close to the front door, just perfect for the home office option. The well-appointed family<br />

bathroom is light, bright and positioned in a functional spot for the home. With a double internal access garage with<br />

an insulated door, a ducted heat pump system and double-glazed windows, this sunny home will be comfortable all<br />

year round. The fully-fenced, low-maintenance but exceptionally spacious section is a selling point of the home, giving<br />

you more time and space to enjoy your summer BBQs. There are vegetable planters, a sand-pit for the kids, a sturdy<br />

garden shed, an enclosed concrete pad; excellent for a dog run or possible additional shed and even a parking spot for<br />

the caravan or boat! And. for entertaining in any season, you have the added bonus of a quality covered outdoor area<br />

due to be installed just in time for Summer! Located in popular Monticello with wide tree-lined streets.<br />

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

4 2 1 2<br />

For Sale Buyers $699,000+<br />

View Sun 25 Sep 12.30 - 1.00pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU108159<br />

Sarah Yeates<br />

M 027 447 2719 P 03 929 0306<br />

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

Andy Ayyar<br />

M 0<strong>21</strong> 556 764<br />

E andy.ayyar@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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Thinking of<br />

selling and need<br />

a Rural/Lifestyle<br />

Consultant?<br />

I’m thrilled to<br />

announce my new<br />

position as a Rural/Lifestyle<br />

Consultant with Property Brokers in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

Simon grew up in the Manawatu and spent his formative adult years employed in the<br />

Dairy industry managing dairy farms in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, before returning to<br />

work for his family’s real estate business in Feilding. Since then, Simon has been involved in<br />

residential and lifestyle developments throughout the Manawatu where he gained a thorough<br />

understanding of the processes and procedures of subdividing along with all the options<br />

subdivisions provide. He has a natural talent for clear communication, displays much empathy<br />

and understanding with people, supported with keen organisational skills, incredible motivation<br />

and enthusiasm, always articulated through a positive attitude and infectious personality.<br />

Simon, his wife Penny and one-year-old son Archie have moved down to the Canterbury region<br />

to be closer to family and enjoy everything the South Island has to offer while embracing his<br />

new position as a rural consultant in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

If you’re looking to buy or sell,<br />

call me today!<br />

Simon Anderson<br />

Simon Rural/Lifestyle Consultant<br />

M 0<strong>21</strong> 0828 5532<br />

E simon.anderson@pb.co.nz<br />

Penny P.A to Simon Anderson<br />

M 027 785 6688<br />

pb.co.nz<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008<br />

PB062813


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Rolleston 153 Curraghs Road<br />

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ROLLESTON-YOU BETCHA !!<br />

For those of you who have been crying out for a home and land close to Weedons School look no further than 153 Curraghs<br />

Road. Located on the corner of Curraghs and Maddisons Roads this 240m2 Summerhill Stone home has had considerable<br />

modernisation inside with a beautiful new kitchen and bathroom. Painted in neutral colours throughout and with new carpet<br />

as well the home beckons one thing "To Just Move In And Enjoy". A separate roomy laundry and a sizeable garage will<br />

contribute to the properties popularity. A massive deck sets the scene for summer entertainment and a designated children's<br />

play area on the big roomy lawn are all features of this property. There is also approximately 120m2 of garaging for the home<br />

handy man or woman. There are fenced areas where cattle and sheep currently roam. The property has its own septic tank<br />

and well.<br />

3 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 29th <strong>September</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> at 3.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View Sun 25 Sep 11.00 - 12.00pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROL105490<br />

Justin Le Lievre<br />

M 022 628 1306<br />

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

Rolleston 6 Archie Lane<br />

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION<br />

You will be impressed from the moment you step into the welcoming entranceway of this stunning 224sqm home that is<br />

positioned to catch all day sun in what could be one of Rolleston's best locations. Rating five stars for street appeal with its<br />

contemporary colours you will want to make this property your own from the moment you arrive. Carefully crafted with Brick<br />

and Cedar cladding this home offers instant attraction. Positioned for all day sun and comprising of 224m2 this home offers<br />

quality at every turn from the welcoming entranceway leading through to the chefs kitchen with its stone benchtops, quality<br />

appliances and an oversupply of storage options and beyond to the spacious family dining/living area which opens out onto<br />

an expansive entertaining area with Kwila deck perfect for all seasons. Servicing the four generous bedrooms are two<br />

bathrooms and separate toilet which win best in class with extensive tiling, quality fittings with the spacious master bedroom<br />

ensuite boasting a large double sized tiled shower and his and hers vanity unit for extra luxury.<br />

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

4 2 2 2<br />

For Sale Buyers $899,000+<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/LEU108882<br />

Cameron McRae<br />

M 027 769 6696<br />

E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS<br />

3 Lucca Crescent, Rolleston<br />

2 Chilton Drive, Rolleston<br />

DeaDLine SaLe<br />

Polished to Perfection!<br />

Constructed in 2020 and still bearing the quality stamp of<br />

a new home, this 176 sqm 3 bedroom home is sited on a<br />

494sqm corner site offering considerable curb appeal without<br />

the onerous upkeep. A striking exterior with a sleek colour<br />

scheme throughout creates a contemporary elegance with<br />

a superbly styled kitchen & spacious open-plan living &<br />

entertaining space. The sliding door leads you out to a fully<br />

fenced, low maintenance backyard to which you could easily<br />

add your own flair. A double garage with internal access and<br />

integrated laundry rounds out the floor plan, while off-street<br />

parking is another bonus. This beautiful home is now vacant<br />

and waiting for you to move in and call it home!<br />

Contact Mike now to get the ball rolling!<br />

**All offers to be presented 3pm, Sept 28th (unless sold prior)<br />

OfferS Over $759,000<br />

Summertime Sanctuary!<br />

Step inside and be impressed! This 3 bedroom family home is beautifully presented and offers so many extras<br />

that you really need to view to appreciate all that is on offer! The contemporary centre for everyday living is<br />

the polished kitchen which naturally interacts with the dining space that sits beneath feature lighting while the<br />

relaxed lounge lies beyond. Exceptionally crafted for outdoor entertaining, the louvre-topped patio flows from<br />

the living area and turns its attention to the inviting outdoor fire, which doubles as a pizza oven. The bedrooms<br />

are accompanied by two sleek bathrooms whilst the two heat pumps and DVS system ensure comfort all year<br />

round. The fully fenced and irrigated 429sqm section also contains a VegeBox for homegrown produce and an<br />

internal access double garage for everyday convenience. This quiet pocket of Rolleston is exceptionally accessible<br />

to countless amenities, making it a perfect fit for a vast range of buyers. Contact Mike today for more information<br />

on how to make this your new home.<br />

Deadline Sale : All offers to be presented 3pm Oct 13th (unless sold prior)<br />

17 Ragley Way, Rolleston<br />

enquirieS Over $589,000<br />

easy Care, easy Living!<br />

Appealing throughout, this 2 bedroom home is well sited<br />

for the sun and is a blank canvas for you to add your own<br />

touches! Well presented and neutral throughout, you can<br />

just move in and enjoy! Fully fenced with a single internal<br />

access garage & off street parking, this property is ideal for<br />

downsizers, first home buyers and investors alike.<br />

Young families will love the Hartford Crescent park only<br />

being a minute down the road! Faringdon is a desirable<br />

enclave with its own selection of shops and schooling, while<br />

wider Rolleston is just minutes away by car and offers a<br />

plethora of amenities ensuring all you could need is within<br />

easy reach.<br />

Enjoy the easy life, and contact Mike if you wish to receive<br />

additional information.<br />

68 rolleston Drive, rolleston<br />

0800 645 346<br />

www.oneagencyres.co.nz<br />

Mike Goatley<br />

027 249 5561<br />

Wade Goatley<br />

027 749 6468<br />

Shane Jarvis<br />

022 130 0766<br />

Wayne Mcfarlane<br />

027 337 6093<br />

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)<br />

For great results<br />

and a “hassle-free<br />

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Call Julz or Tony today!<br />

*GST, admin & minimum fee apply<br />

Total Realty Ltd, MREINZ Licensed<br />

Agent REAA 2008<br />

Negotiable Over $459,000<br />

Negotiable Over $769,000<br />

Negotiable Over $859,000<br />

By Negotiation<br />

3 1 1<br />

3<br />

1 2 4<br />

5<br />

2 3 2<br />

3 1 2 2<br />

102 Pacific Drive<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

Deadline Sale: All offers presented Wednesday<br />

28 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong>, 12noon (Unless sold<br />

prior).<br />

• 3 double bedrooms<br />

• Open plan living Sunny conservatory, log<br />

burner, some double glazing throughout<br />

• Lagoon views, easycare section<br />

• Greenhouse, woodshed, lock up storage<br />

shed, carport<br />

• Section size: 475m2<br />

• 1920s cottage<br />

Open Home: Mon: 26 Sept<br />

<strong>2022</strong>, 1-1.30pm<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

22 Ocean View Place<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac is this<br />

fabulous, spacious and modern home.<br />

• 3 Double bedrooms - master with ensuite<br />

and large walk in robe plus heat pump<br />

• Floor area: 197m2 / Section size: 800m2<br />

• Separate study<br />

• Log burner / heat pump / HRV / electric<br />

hot water plus solar<br />

• Large laundry with 3rd toilet and basin<br />

plus great storage<br />

• 4 car garage<br />

• Built up vege gardens<br />

Open Home: Mon: 26 Sept<br />

<strong>2022</strong>, 2-2.30pm<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

27 Ocean View Place<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

This spacious, sunny home with amazing<br />

elevated rural views and all day sun, has<br />

recently been renovated and is all set up<br />

and running for a Bed and Breakfast income<br />

opportunity.<br />

With the two private living layouts, upstairs<br />

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

entrances, this lovely home could also<br />

accommodate two families coming together.<br />

• Mostly double glazed<br />

• Floor area: 300m2<br />

• Section size: 810m2<br />

Open Home: Mon: 26 Sept<br />

<strong>2022</strong>, 3-3.30pm<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Tony Whalley - 027 448 2625<br />

Just makes total sense - 0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz<br />

36 Foxbridge Lane<br />

Lincoln<br />

This immaculate contemporary home is an<br />

absolute must-see for families who are looking to<br />

put down roots in a top-notch location. Set on a<br />

472m2 (approx) section and completed in 2018,<br />

this lovely home features 3 double bedrooms<br />

(master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe) and<br />

main bathroom with bath and separate toilet. The<br />

hub of the home is the open plan kitchen/dining/<br />

living area. The perfect layout for entertaining<br />

guests while preparing dinner.<br />

Extend your living out onto the sun-trap of an<br />

outdoor space.<br />

Call Tony Whalley<br />

027 448 2625


24<br />

THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT<br />

Wednesday <strong>21</strong> <strong>September</strong><br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

5.00pm – 5.30pm<br />

5.00pm – 5.30pm<br />

5.30pm – 6.00pm<br />

79 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

7C Shilling Lane, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts<br />

<strong>21</strong> Byron Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

16 Bronte Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

Thursday 22 <strong>September</strong><br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.15pm – 3.00pm<br />

5.00pm – 5.30pm<br />

Saturday 24 <strong>September</strong><br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

70 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

155a Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

15 Raptor Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts<br />

69 Hume Street, Sydenham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

6 Glenwood Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

43 Hume Street, Sydenham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

26 Prebblewood Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

54 Shands Road, Hornby<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

25 Edward Law Boulevard, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts<br />

41 Lindsay Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts<br />

26 Michaels Road, Tai Tapu<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1694 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee<br />

Harcourts<br />

876 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts<br />

<strong>21</strong> Byron Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

26 Prebblewood Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 12.00pm<br />

11.30am – 12.00pm<br />

11.30am – 12.00pm<br />

24 Brenley Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

69 Hume Street, Sydenham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

54 Shands Road, Hornby<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

26D Kissel Street, Templeton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

26 Prebblewood Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

54 Brenley Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

<strong>21</strong> Byron Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

2571 Bealey Road, Horarata<br />

Property Brokers<br />

153 Curraghs Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

7 alpha Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

155a Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

11.30 a.m. – 12.00pm 67 Station Street, Leeston<br />

Harcourts<br />

11.45am – 12.15pm<br />

11.45am – 12.15pm<br />

11.45am – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

86 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

43 Hume Street, Sydenham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

6 Glenwood Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

6 Nicolau avenue, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

25 Renoir Drive, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

19a Glen Oak Drive, Kirwee<br />

Property Brokers<br />

626 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

67 Newman Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

4/1299 Courtenay Road, Kirwee<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1352 Tramway Road, Dunsandel<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />

1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />

1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

70 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

12 The Mews, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

<strong>21</strong> Newbrook Terrace, Darfield<br />

Property Brokers<br />

26 Edward Street, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

9 Barley Mow, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

26 Michaels Road, Tai Tapu<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

28 Territory Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

63 Shepherd ave, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

6 Greenan Place, Doyleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

12 Broadway Parade, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

30 Stanford Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

128 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

38 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Street, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

143 Telegraph Road, Burnham<br />

Property Brokers<br />

41 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

28 Stanford Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

15 Raptor Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts<br />

718 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

13 Piako Drive, Darfield<br />

Property Brokers<br />

8 Juniper Way, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

11.45am – 12.30pm<br />

6 Glenwood Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

12.15pm – 12.45pm<br />

6 asha Close, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

3 Manor Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.15pm – 4.00pm<br />

Sunday, 25 <strong>September</strong><br />

18B Tosswill Road, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

14 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

876 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts<br />

25 Edward Law Boulevard, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts<br />

41 Lindsay Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts<br />

28 Stanford Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

28 Territory Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

8 Juniper Way, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

6 Bruce McLaren Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

1/5 Kintyre Drive, Broomfield<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

12.15pm – 12.45pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

17C Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

18 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

99 Renoir Drive, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

10 Vitruvius Way, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

63 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

18B Tosswill Road, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

26 Taita Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

129 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts<br />

876 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts<br />

25 Edward Law Boulevard, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts<br />

37 Wigmore Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

2.15pm – 3.00pm<br />

2.30pm – 3.00pm<br />

2.30pm – 3.00pm<br />

2.30pm – 3.00pm<br />

2.45pm – 3.15pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.15pm – 4.00pm<br />

15 Market Street, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

1694 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee<br />

Harcourts<br />

32 Navy Loop, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

139 Wards Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

16 Russell Lilley Drive,Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

764 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

25 Fairmont Rise, West Melton<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

6 Bruce McLaren Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

24 Liddington Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts<br />

1/5 Kintyre Drive, Broomfield<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

10.30am – 11.00am<br />

94 Oaks Drive, Lincoln<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1 Colebrook Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

3.30pm – 4.00pm<br />

866 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle<br />

CHECK OUT THE SELWYN TIMES PROPERTY DIRECTORY EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE BEST OF PROPERTY IN THE SELWYN DISTRICT<br />

For full details of all<br />

Open Homes, please<br />

contact the Real<br />

Estate companies<br />

RAY WHITE<br />

Rolleston 03 347 9988<br />

www.rwrolleston.co.nz<br />

West Melton 03 347 9933<br />

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz<br />

Lincoln 03 325 7299<br />

www.rwlincoln.co.nz<br />

PROPERTY BROKERS<br />

www.propertybrokers.co.nz<br />

Rolleston 03 929 0306<br />

Darfield 03 975 4506<br />

Leeston 03 929 0306<br />

Lincoln 03 595 6954<br />

HARCOURTS<br />

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz<br />

Hornby 03 349 9919<br />

Rolleston 03 347 4711<br />

Lincoln 03 662 9933<br />

BAYLEYS<br />

www.bayleys.co.nz<br />

Rolleston +64 3 347 9949<br />

Darfield +64 3 9754559<br />

Leeston +64 3 324 3704<br />

Christchurch +64 3 375 4700

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