Selwyn_Times: September 21, 2022

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 

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• By Barry Clarke 

IT WAS either a case of poor eyesight, or 

simply blind to the road rules when this 

party bus arrived at one of its stops on 

Saturday afternoon. 

The driver off-loaded his cargo of pub 

crawlers outside the main door of The 

Famous Grouse Hotel in Lincoln instead 

of using the usual landing spot – the 

pub’s car park around the back. 

But it meant using half the footpath 

and a section of Gerald St with no 

parking yellow lines, then leaving the 

vehicle there. 

Parking on a yellow law can incur a $60 

fine; on a footpath a $40 fine. 

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• By Susan Sandys 

NEW Government legislation to 

protect valuable food-producing 

soils may be too late to stop 

the planned Lincoln South 

subdivision. 

The long-awaited National 

Policy Statement for Highly 

Productive Land was released on 

Sunday. It is expected to bring 

protections for New Zealand’s 

most fertile soils. 

Lincoln residents’ group 

Lincoln Voice is currently fighting 

the proposed 1710-section Lincoln 

South in the Environment Court, 

opposing the district council’s 

adoption of rezoning application 

Plan Change 69 from Carter 

Group. 

Lincoln South is planned 

for 190ha of rural land on the 

southern outskirts of Lincoln, 

which would see the number of 

dwellings in the town increase by 

about 55 per cent. 

Lincoln Voice spokeswoman 

Denise Carrick welcomed release 

of the new legislation, which 

had finally come out after many 

delays. 

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GOOD NEWS on page 

5 today – the Lincoln 

Community Gardens can 

stay on the old maternity 

hospital site. 

It looked as if the 

gardens would have to 

uproot and move when 

health authorities closed 

the hospital and started to 

prepare the land for disposal. 

Gardens trust chairman 

Dave Fitzjohn says the news 

is a wonderful surprise. 

The trust has worked hard 

on the site for many years, 

and it was resigned to moving 

to a new home at the Baptist 

church. 

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happen to the hospital site 

is not known. Word on the 

street is the fire station and 

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An international water 

consultant will help decide 

whether the district council can 

avoid chlorinating some of its 

supplies. 

Blanket chlorination has been 

mandated by central government 

as a public health measure, 

to be undertaken by November 

15. 

However, local bodies which 

obtain an official exemption 

from the country’s water authority 

Taumata Arowai for any 

given supply, can stop chlorinating 

that supply. 

District 

council asset 

manager water 

services Murray 

England and 

service delivery 

manager Gareth 

Morgan said 

in their water 

England 

report to district councillors at 

their fortnightly meeting last 

week, staff had met recently 

with Taumata Arowai. This was 

to discuss the first exemption 

the district council had applied 

for, for Rakaia Huts community 

water supply. 

They said Taumata Arowai 

had commended the district 

council on the structure and 

detail of the exemption application. 

A site visit was now planned 

for September 28, to include 

staff, Taumata Arowai and international 

expert Dr Dan Deere. 

Deere has been engaged by 

Taumata Arowai as part of its 

process for assessing all exemption 

applications. He is owner of 

Australian-based Water Futures, 

which provides water science 

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Water chlorination exemption 

applications in council process 

Murray 

consultancy services related to 

the assessment and management 

of risk. 

England said the Rakaia Huts 

application had been the first 

exemption application received 

by Taumata Arowai from local 

authorities nationwide. 

“Additional applications are 

being prepared, with Springston 

and Prebbleton being the first of 

these,” England said. 

About 150 people attended a 

meeting at Lincoln Event Centre 

ELECTION ISSUE: 

About 150 

people attended 

a meeting 

organised by 

residents against 

chlorination 

recently. 

organised by residents opposed 

to chlorination. 

Chlorination has become a 

local body election issue for the 

three-yearly elections, for which 

voting closes October 8. Both 

district council incumbent and 

new and candidates spoke about 

their views at the meeting. 

About 1500 people calling for 

the district council to stop its 

chlorination plans have signed a 

change.org petition. 

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Warning afTEr 

rubbISh fire spreads 

Lincoln fire chief Jeremy 

Greenwood is warning people 

to be careful when burning 

their rubbish after a small scrub 

fire last week. “Even though we 

have had a very wet winter, it 

will not take long for vegetation 

to dry out,” Greenwood said. 

“People will need to be vigilant 

about burn piles being spread to 

vegetation during high winds.” 

His warning comes after the 

blaze on Ridge Rd, Tai Tapu, 

in which a resident’s controlled 

rubbish fire spread to a nearby 

hedge when the north-west wind 

picked up. 

Number of licensed 

restaurants dOUbLES 

Rolleston’s licensed restaurants 

are growing in number but 

some are desperately seeking 

staff. District licensing inspector 

Malcolm Johnston said there 

were nine licensed premises from 

the square to the Tennyson St 

precinct about three years ago. 

Now there are 15 and a further 

three new applications are before 

the district licensing committee. 

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Decision a ‘game changer’ for Selwyn 

• From page 1 

Group members were still 

consulting lawyers and experts 

on whether the NPS-HPL would 

strengthen their case in the 

Environment Court. 

“At least it 

stops this 

happening 

elsewhere in 

Selwyn and New 

Zealand, and 

is a great step 

Denise 

Carrick 

forward to an 

amazing future 

for our soils, food 

provision and our environment,” 

Carrick said. 

Director of Lincoln 

University-based Bioprotection 

Aotearoa, Professor Amanda 

Black, said it would take at 

least three-and-a-half years to 

implement the NPS-HPL. 

“While it comes into effect 

on October 17, 2022, any land 

already marked for subdivision 

will still go ahead,” Black 

said. 

This included Lincoln South. 

“There are also a number 

of exceptions to protecting 

highly productive land that 

begs the questions – will the 

NPS-HPL be able to adequately 

protect our future food supply? 

And is this too little too 

late?” she said. 

Fellow Lincoln academic 

Dr Trish Fraser, a science 

team leader at Plant and 

Food Research, said the new 

legislation would be a game 

changer for Selwyn. 

The NPS-HPL would mean 

the district council would have 

to give more consideration to the 

type of soil in an area proposed 

for subdivision. 

“So they will have more 

grounds on which to decline 

applications than previously 

where the value of the soil was 

ignored,” Fraser said. 

The district council has faced 

a wave of rezoning plan change 

applications in the last two years, 

as developers take advantage of 

legislation aimed at solving New 

Zealand’s housing shortage. 

The National Policy Statement 

for Urban Development was 

introduced in 2020. 

Council changing strategy on illegal parking 

• From page 1 

The yellow lines were put in 

a while back to increase the 

safety of pedestrians, who use 

a crossing that traverses Gerald 

St. When there were car parks 

there, motorists often failed to 

see people stepping out onto the 

crossing, with many near misses 

and the occasional time people 

being struck by cars. 

The bus stayed illegally parked 

for sometime before it was noticed 

by the police, which tracked 

the driver down in the pub’s 

garden bar area and asked him 

to move it off the footpath and 

yellow lines. 

The incident comes as the district 

council this week steps up its 

enforcement of illegal parking. 

Up till now, the district council 

has taken an education first 

approach to illegal parking, but 

from this week that strategy is 

changing. 

Fines will now be issued for 

offences where parking safety is 

compromised or is inconsiderate 

to other road users. 

Said district council regulatory 

manager Susan Atherton: “Safety 

is our priority. We will be issuing 

infringements for stationary vehicle 

offences on public roads and 

spaces, such as parking on yellow 

lines, footpaths, and blocking 

driveways. Infringements may 

also be issued in relation to a 

vehicle’s registration or warrant 

of fitness.” 

There are four parking safety 

officers who usually work Monday 

to Friday 8.30am-5pm, but 

they may now also work outside 

of these hours if needed. 

“Following feedback from the 

community and an increasing 

number of complaints, the 

council recognises there is 

now a need to start issuing 

infringements for offences where 

parking safety is compromised 

or is inconsiderate to other road 

users,” Atherton said. 

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NEWS 5 

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

on the former Lincoln Maternity Hospital site. 

No need to uproot community garden 


COMMUNITY garden 

volunteers had an 11th-hour 

reprieve as they prepared to pack 

up and move from the grounds 

of the former Lincoln Maternity 

Hospital. 

Just as they were about to 

shift their much-loved Lincoln 

Community Gardens to another 

site, health authority, Te Whatu 

Ora, told them they could stay. 

The former Canterbury 

District Health Board allowed 

the Lincoln Envirotown Trust to 

establish the garden at the site in 

2008. 

Then late last year the health 

board could no longer guarantee 

the garden could stay as it was 

preparing to close Lincoln 

Maternity Hospital and possibly 

dispose of the building and land. 

While the trust sought to 

stay, it also set about finding an 

alternative site. 

Following the closure of the 

hospital in May, a decision on 

what to do with the building and 

land was delayed as the 

health board was disbanded 

to become part of the new Te 

Whatu Ora. 

Trust chairman Dave 

Fitzjohn said it had been a 

wonderful surprise to get an 

email from a Te Whatu Ora 

leasing administrator to say the 

community gardens could stay. 

In addition, Te Whatu Ora will 

keep the power and water on at 

the site and offer maintenance 

support. 

“It seems they are happy for us 

to be there,” Fitzjohn said. 

Offering the site for free since 

2008 and now into the future 

was also a “true community 

service” on behalf of the health 

authority, he said. 

“We definitely owe them our 

gratitude, as does the Lincoln 

community.” 

At the same time, Fitzjohn and 

fellow members of the trust were 

grateful to the Lincoln Baptist 

Church. 

The church’s grounds were the 

alternative site where the gardens 

would have been relocated at the 

end of this year. 

“We were essentially in the 

process of getting the actual 

proper lease agreements.” 

The community 

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of planter boxes, a garden shed, 

glasshouse, and canvas awning 

for afternoon teas. Individuals, 

groups, schools and pre-schools 

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Taggers identified 

TWO 14-YEAR-OLDS who 

spray-painted graffiti on a wall 

at Rolleston in broad daylight 

have been identified and dealt 

with by police. 

The incident was photographed 

by a resident and 

appeared in last week’s Selwyn 

Times. Police said the pair had 

been referred to Youth Aid and 

they had carried out community 

work. The incident is among 

increasing vandalism and other 

crimes being carried out in the 

district by teenagers, which is 

concerning residents. 

It includes the tagging of a 

family home in Prebbleton, ram 

raids, dairy robberies and cars 

being stolen. 

Last week Mayor Sam 

Broughton told the Selwyn Times 

he would be meeting with police 

to discuss the crime issue. He 

would be asking about any issues 

or trends police were facing, and 

see if the district council might 

be able to offer support. 

TWO PREMISES sold alcohol 

to a 16-year-old in a controlled 

purchase operation involving 

the police and chief licensing 

inspector. 

Chief licensing inspector 

Malcolm Johnston reported 

This week Broughton would 

not discuss the issues or trends, 

saying it was “a question for the 

police”. 

“We meet with the police on a 

regular basis to understand the 

areas in which they are concentrating 

their efforts,” he said in 

an emailed response. 

“As a council we support 

their role by providing community 

services that meet our 

communities needs. For young 

people that means providing 

safe and well resourced facilities 

and activities to allow them to 

participate in community life. 

“This develops a sense of 

belonging and discourages them 

from taking part in activity 

that damages our communities. 

We are also heavily engaged in 

programmes and initiatives to 

develop opportunities for young 

people helping them achieve and 

succeed in their ambitions.” 

Alcohol sold to 16-year-old – twice 

to district councillors at their 

fortnightly meeting last week 

that two volunteers were used by 

police to carry out the checks, 

on the evening of July 1. 

“A tavern and a bottle store 

both sold alcohol to a 16-yearold. 

Neither asked for identification,” 

Johnston said. 

Enforcement action was 

now being taken, and the 

cases would be referred to the 

Alcohol Regulatory Licensing 

Authority. 



NEWS 7 

Good Samaritan helps 

mum after Maddie 

crashes into creek 

A MORNING bicycle ride ended 

with a frightening plunge into a 

creek for a Lincoln three-yearold. 

Maddie Gilmour (right) was 

with her mum Holly Porter in 

Prebbleton Domain on Thursday, 

pedaling on her new bike when 

she became distracted by a dog 

and jogger running past. 

“She loves dogs,” Porter explained. 

“The dog ran past and she was: 

‘I’m going to catch the dog’.” 

Enthusiastically chasing the 

canine, Maddie inadvertently 

turned her bicycle, which she 

got for her birthday three days 

earlier, into the nearby creek. She 

flipped head first over the front 

wheels, becoming completely 

submerged. 

Porter jumped in to the shin 

deep water and grabbed her 

daughter out. The jogger also 

stopped to help and hauled Maddie’s 

bicycle out of the creek. 

Porter replaced some of the 

cold and crying pre-schooler’s 

wet clothes with her own dry 

hoodie. She said she was grateful 

to the jogger who insisted on carrying 

Maddie’s bike back to her 

vehicle, while she carried Maddie. 

Her car was a two-minute 

walk away, and she did not know 

how she would have got the bicycle 

back without the jogger’s help. 

Porter posted on social media 

to thank the jogger, whom she 

had never met before and did not 

get their name. 

The jogger, Jodene Fabian, 

responded and said: “So glad I 

was there to help, hope she has 

recovered.” 

Her dog is a border collie 

golden retriever-cross named 

Koda. 

Porter told the Selwyn Times 

Maddie had indeed recovered. 

“When we got home after the 

ordeal, she had a nice hot Milo 

and then wanted to get back on 

her bike again, so we went for 

another bike ride.” 

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Time to reminisce as Springfield 


FORMER PUPILS of Springfield 

School are looking forward to 

reminiscing as they prepare 

to celebrate the school’s 150th 

jubilee next month. 

They have memories and 

memorabilia stretching back 

generations, as far as the 1800s. 

Among them 

is Bob White, 84, 

of Darfield, who 

vividly recalls 

his first day at 

school, during 

World War 2. 

A troop 

of soldiers 

Bob White 

marching through Springfield 

stopped off at the school. They 

were travelling from Burnham 

army camp to the nearby Mt 

Torlesse area for final training 

before heading off to battlefields 

overseas. 

“It was unbelievable how 

many there were, they seemed 

to stretch for miles and they had 

marched all the way from Burnham 

camp,” Bob said. 

One of the soldiers was the 

husband of his teacher Mrs 

Sutherland. 

Bob said he and fellow children 

were duly impressed as Mr 

Sutherland and fellow soldiers 

showed off their military equipment. 

“It blew my mind as a fiveyear-old,” 

Bob said. 

During the war years, the 

school would raise the New Zealand 

flag on Monday mornings, 

when staff and pupils would 

together sing God of Nations. 

Another memory was of one of 

the school’s teachers, renowned 

botanist Harry Talbot. 

“We used to think he was a 

stern old bugger. But really, when 

we look back on it now he was an 

incredible teacher,” Bob said. 

On field trips, Mr Talbot 

would offer sixpence to the first 

pupil to find a living creature. 

“My favourite trick was to 

grab a plant and say it’s a living 

thing,” Bob said. 

However, one time he fairly 

won the offered prize, when he 

found a lizard. 

He fondly recalled gardening 

being an important school pursuit. 

Children would have one 

hour every Friday to tend their 

own gardens. Seeds were provided 

by the Education Board, 

for girls to grow flowers and boys 

to grow vegetables. 

Springfield was a railway town, 

LONG HISTORY: The original Springfield School building in 

the year it opened in 1871, when it was called Kowai Pass 

School. Above: Many gathered for the official opening of 

Springfield School’s new building in 1931. 

and may of his fellow pupils were 

sons and daughters of railway 

workers. Vegetable gardens were 

situated across the railway line 

from single men’s quarters, the 

occupants of which would make 

known what good use they were 

making of the boys’ produce. 

“We didn’t mind, at least 

someone was getting use of the 

vegetables,” Bob said. 

Then there was the daily experience 

of being delivered almost 

undrinkable bottled milk. 

Schoolchildren nationwide 

received a half pint of free milk 

between 1937 and 1967, in a Government 

initiative to improve 

their health. 

“I don’t remember anybody 

drinking much of it actually. It 

had been sitting on Christchurch 

railway station for a day, the 

train for a day, and then Springfield 

railway station for a day.” 

Another former pupil, Maurice 

Milliken, 82, of Springfield, has 

an association with the school 

stretching across four generations. 

His father Leslie and 

siblings attended, when it was 

called Kowai Pass School, while 

his children and grandchildren 

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NEWS 11 

School prepares for 150th jubilee 

The original school building 

of Kowai Pass School was on 

another site, now Kowai Pass 

Domain, before a new building 

was established at the current site 

in 1931. 

Maurice has old prize books 

which were awarded to his 

father’s siblings, dating back 

to the 1800s. The books were 

popular tomes of their day, given 

by teachers for achievement. 

He said he recalled a polio 

epidemic closing the school 

temporarily, when pupils had to 

undertake their lessons through 

correspondence papers which 

arrived in the mail. 

He had lived on the family 

farm when growing up, about 10 

kilometres from the school. He 

would travel to school by either 

riding his pony, named Robin, or 

bicycle. 

One of his memories was 

one day Robin bucking him 

and a couple of his friends off, 

as they had piled on to go 

exploring the riverbed and hills 

after school. 

“I should have been going home 

ofcourse,” Maurice said. 

Springfield School turned 150 

last year, when the school was in 

the middle of a total rebuild. 

A new $1.9 million block 

containing two classrooms, one 

break-out space, administration 

and sick bay, replaced old 

buildings. One of the school’s 

original buildings at the site, 

which was once its dental clinic, 

was retained. 

Springfield School Jubilee 

Committee spokeswoman Pam 

Aldersley said celebrations were 

initially planned for February, 

then deferred to next month due 

to Covid restrictions. 

“Now that we’re emerging 

from these challenges, the jubilee 

committee is hoping that past and 

current pupils, staff and friends 

of the school will be keen to dust 

off their 

glad rags and join us for a 

weekend packed with jubilee 

events,” Aldersley said. 

• The 150th jubilee 

will be held from 

October 28 to 30. For more 

information or tickets, see 

springfieldjubilee.nz. 

MEMORABILIA: The Boy 

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Kowai Pass School pupil 

James Milliken, uncle of 

Maurice, in the 1880s. 

Left: Springfield School 

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NEWS 13 

Agricultural field days entries pour in 

• By Tim Cronshaw 

NEXT YEAR’S South Island 

Agricultural Field Days, in 

Kirwee, have got away to a racing 

start with 280 exhibitors already 

on the books. 

Organisers are optimistic that 

entries will continue to pick up 

pace before registrations close 

in November for the three-day 

event in March. 

The biennial field days are held 

every odd year between Kirwee 

and Waimumu and are a drawcard 

for farmers with their many 

machinery demonstrations, 

primary industry trade sites and 

stalls. 

Organising committee chairman 

Hayden Dorman said 

entries were coming in a lot faster 

than the previous event probably 

as Covid-19 uncertainty had died 

down. 

“A lot of the big names are 

starting to roll in . . . and 

especially the big machinery 

operators have got their big sites 

again. 

“It’s been hard for them to get 

stock in the past few years, but 

if they have the same sites they 

must have it here.” 

He said they had been lucky to 

run every Kirwee event without 

becoming a casualty of Covid-19 

and were relieved that lockdowns 

appeared to be over. 

Eastern Southland’s Waimumu 

was less fortunate with the 

February event having to be 

cancelled for the first time in its 

40-year history, as was the case 

for many A&P shows. 

“That’s one thing we don’t have 

to worry about now thank God. 

“Last time we were very cautious 

and were lucky, so to have 

280 exhibitors by now is really 

pleasing and they are still rolling 

in every day so that’s a good 

sign.” 

Dorman has been on the committee 

for close to 13 years. 

He has more time on his hands 

after he and his business partner 

sold their milking cow business 

after leasing a Dorie dairy farm 

the past six years. 

He said community spirit was 

behind the 25 committee members 

volunteering their time for 

the large event. 

They had already carried 

out several working bees at the 

Kirwee site, which included 

upgrades to tracks. 

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BACKYARD CRITTERS 

Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in 

entomology (insects and other invertebrates). Each 

week he introduces a new species found in his 

backyard at Lincoln. His column aims to raise public 

awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living things 

around us. Check out the full list of invertebrates found 

at www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyard-biodiversitybugs-in-my-lincoln-section 

Clever white-tailed 

spider tricks its prey 

AS THE days get longer 

and temperature warms 

up white-tailed spiders 

become more obvious. 

There are two species in 

New Zealand, the eastern 

white-tail Lampona 

murina in the North Island 

and common white-tail 

Lampona cylindrata in the 

South Island. 

The common white-tail is 

slightly larger being 18mm 

long for females and 12mm 

for the males. 

They are slender and 

cigar-shaped, dark reddish 

grey in colour with orangebrown 

legs. 

The abdomen has a pair 

of white dots on each side 

and the distinctive white tip 

of tail. 

Both white-tail species 

are native to south-eastern 

parts of Australia, with 

Lampona murina arriving 

over a 100 years ago. 

The Lampona cylindrata 

was first found in Nelson 

but had spread throughout 

South Island by 1980. 

White-tailed spiders feed 

on other spiders, particularly 

the grey house spider 

Badumna longinqua, and 

black house spider Badumna 

insignis, both also 

Australian natives. 

White-tail spiders do 

not use webs to catch prey, 

but rather find their prey 

guarding webs and trick 

them to come out. 

They pretend to be prey 

caught in the web enticing 

the host out, only to be 

eaten. 

White-tailed spiders are 

found in and around the 

house, garage and sheds 

where folded clothing, 

sacks and tarpaulins have 

been stored for a while. 

More concerning is that 

they seem to be spreading 

into forested areas also. 

White-tail spiders can 

bite and may leave a pair 

of puncture holes that can 

result in a small red or 

discoloured swelling like an 

insect bite. 

Two major scientific 

studies on white-tailed 

spiders have not found 

evidence that they cause 

necrosis even though many 

people claim otherwise. 

The issue is that people 

don’t keep the offending 

spider for a definitive identification 

and any puncture 

wound can get infected and 

turn necrotic. 

Legal Matters 

What to do if the 

debt collectors call you... 

Following on from our recent 

article “TP’s take on Terms of 

Trade”, we now look at payment 

disputes and debt collection. Our 

next article in this mini series will 

consider the Limitation Act 2010 

followed by a final article on the 

Disputes Tribunal so stay tuned, 

but do get in contact with our 

expert team if you need help. 

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon 

for people not to pay debts when 

due. In an uncertain economic 

environment we are assisting 

clients with both debt collection 

and payment disputes all too often. 

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picture than some narrow-focused 

debt collection agencies. 

2. We can help resolve issues 

between the parties and this 

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relationships. New Zealand is a 

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dealings may be necessary. 

Unpaid debts may be due to 

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fair resolution. 

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to the sum the creditor is legally 

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discrepancy that is best identified 

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penalties are threatened or 

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We often assist builders pursue 

subcontractors for unpaid 

work, and where work has been 

completed poorly. On the flip side, 

we assist subcontractors chasing 

payment for work done. A timely 

reminder to any subcontractors 

reading this to maintain accurate 

timekeeping and a record of all 

work completed to support your 

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If you are owed money, or are 

alleged to owe to someone else, get 

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OUR PEOPLE – LISA CHEMALY 

Lifestyle change down to body 

HEALTHY: Prior to turning 40, Lisa Chemaly 

embarked on a fitness journey. 

Leeston early childhood 

teacher Lisa Chemaly 

has transformed her life 

after training for a body 

building competition. 

The 43-year-old mother 

of two spoke to Susan 

Sandys 

Can you tell me a little about 

your background? 

I’m originally from South Africa. 

We (my former husband, young 

son and I) moved here to New 

Zealand 14 years ago. About 12 

years ago I started studying early 

childhood, I’ve been an early 

childhood teacher ever since. I had 

always wanted to do it, but having 

study opportunity and being able 

to pay off a loan was something I 

couldn’t do back in South Africa. 

Why did you move to New 

Zealand? 

My kids’ dad’s parents came here 

for a holiday from South Africa. 

They liked it so much that they 

immigrated and encouraged us 

to follow. We had actually already 

planned to go to Australia, but 

then kind of changed our minds. 

I thought at the last second that it 

would be silly to have no family, 

because my family stayed behind. I 

was pregnant at the time, I had my 

daughter here. We were at Lincoln 

first, then Rolleston. About five 

years ago we found a house that we 

could afford to buy in Leeston. 

Tell me about your fitness 

journey. 

When I was growing up I was 

never one to enjoy exercise. I did 

enjoy riding my bike, and I did play 

sport at school, but as I got older, 

that just went right out the window. 

And, I guess for me, I’ve always 

kind of grown up just average, 

weight wise or body-type wise. I 

always used to compare myself to 

my friends. I think back in the day, 

people were quite judgy about your 

size. When I had my son, I think 

that’s when I started putting on 

weight, and didn’t feel very good 

about myself. I’m quite short (five 

foot two), so I don’t have much 

space to put on weight. Then I kind 

of lost the weight, and fell pregnant 

with my daughter, then moved to 

New Zealand. I was trying to study 

with a baby, I think it was just a lot. 

After that, I put on, like, 20 kilos. 

I ended up losing that, but in such 

an unhealthy way. I lost all muscle. 

As time went on, the weight 

slowly returned. I thought: ‘This 

is ridiculous, I know I can lose 

the weight.’ So I was like: ‘I know 

I can do it, so how can I do it in a 

more healthy way?’ I wanted to do 

it before my 40th. In 2018, in about 

September, I started getting up 

every morning and I would walk 

on the treadmill for an hour before 

breakfast, and just started thinking 

about what I was eating. So sort 

of calorie counting a little bit, to 

make sure I wasn’t eating things I 

shouldn’t. By the November, I had 

lost quite a lot quite quickly in a 

healthy way. That’s when I thought: 

‘Okay, now I need to build muscle,’ 

because I never got back that 

muscle that I lost. So I joined the 

gym. By my 40th I had reached my 

goal, I was down to what I wanted 

to be. It was a lifestyle change 

instead of just a phase. 

How did you get into 

bodybuilding? 

At the Lincoln gym, I 

met (personal trainer) John 

McCormick. He said to me one 

day: ‘Why don’t you do this 

(bodybuilding) competition?’ It 

was a show he was holding for the 

first time in Lincoln. I’m like: ‘No, 

that’s silly.’ He’s like: ‘Come on, just 

join the team, I’ve got lots of people 

that are going to do it! Just do it.’ I 

said jokingly at the time: ‘Okay, yep 

sure,’ and continued on with it. 

Did you enjoy it? 

Doing the show this year (June) 

was such a great focus for me. 

There’s no way I would have even 

thought about it if he hadn’t of said: 

‘You can do this,’ because I never 

would have believed that I could. 

There’s so many people going to 

gym, but when there is no goal they 

give up. I must say having that goal 

and a date kept me focused. Now 

the show is done, I’m struggling to 

get that focus and vibe again. 

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building competition 

But John has said we are doing 

the show again next year, so I just 

focus on that. 

Did you ever think you would 

get into bodybuilding? 

Never, until he suggested it. 

Have you been able to retain 

the same toned look since the 

show in June? 

Not to that extent. The two 

weeks before the show you are 

cutting fat. I’m probably the same 

muscle percentage as I was then, 

but I’ve probably put a little bit 

of the fat percent on, because I 

am eating normal now. I am not 

trying to cut fat. And the spray 

tan makes your muscles pop. 

You would never maintain that 

everyday. But that’s why there’s 

another show, because you have 

something to work towards. 

What foods did you cut out 

leading up to the show? 

It took 16 weeks with no fatty 

foods. No red meats or fatty 

meats. So, it’s more white fish, 

grilled lean chicken, egg whites 

more so than the yolks, a lot of 

protein. Also lots of salads and 

vegetables, and no carbs after 

five. Cooking for the kids (now 

17 and 13) and cooking for me, 

I just kept mine pretty simple, 

I would add a baked potato or 

chips on the side for them. As 

the weeks get closer, you start 

getting stricter. That’s when you 

even stop having chicken breasts, 

because that’s too fatty, and you 

stick to the egg whites and the 

white fish, and obviously the 

salady things. And starting to cut 

the carbs back too, a little bit as 

the weeks get closer. For example, 

I had oats for breakfast every 

morning, which is good, but 

closer to the time I had to swap 

out the oats for rice flakes. Which 

I must say pleasantly surprised 

me, I actually enjoyed them. I 

just added some of my protein 

powder and they were quite nice. 

Having the protein powder is 

a must too, that’s kind of like a 

treat because it’s tasty, you can 

con yourself into thinking it is a 

milkshake. 

Can you eat cakes and muffins 

in that 16 weeks? 

Definitely not. Although in 

saying that, I was allowed a cheat 

meal once a week. That was a 

healthy thing to do. You could 

decide whether it was a meal, 

for example lasagna, or it could 

be something like an ice-cream. 

Friday night was treat night and I 

would have a Cornetto cone with 

my two kids. 

You must have amazing 

willpower. 

I had amazing willpower, I’m 

trying to get it back. I caught Covid 

about three weeks before the show, 

so I couldn’t do any cardio, that 

was a bit of a train wreck. So I just 

made sure what I was eating was as 

good as I could do. 

Would you like to see the 

show become an annual event? 

Yes, definitely, I will do it 

again. Because I was quite shy, I 

don’t know how I ever did it in 

the first place. Wearing so little 

and being proud of yourself is 

such a hard thing to do. For me, 

it’s something that I needed to 

do. Just being able to be proud of 

your achievements even though 

you’re not perfect. Standing in 

front of everyone and doing the 

whole bikini thing was so hard, 

but I’m so proud of myself for 

allowing myself to do it. 

What word would you use to 

describe your journey? 

It was challenging, but at the 

same time it was inspiring and 

rewarding. I can’t say that I was 

FAMILY TIME: Lisa 

Chemaly enjoying 

the outdoors with 

daughter Paige 

and son Keagan. 

Right: Chemaly 

worked hard over 

16 weeks to prepare 

for a bodybuilding 

competition. 

perfect and I definitely fell off 

the wagon a few times, but it was 

about saying that happened let’s 

move on you can do this. I’ve 

got goals again and it’s exciting. 

For my health, it’s been amazing. 

About seven years ago I put 

my back out, slipped my lower 

disc 25 per cent, the physio said 

I would never be able to run. 

I needed to work on my core 

muscles, which I actually didn’t 

have to begin with. 

What is your goal now? 

I think just keeping it up. I 

think once you have made a 

lifestyle change, it’s just going 

with that. And focusing on that 

area with the kids that I teach, 

keeping them excited about 

running around, racing, obstacle 

courses, bike riding, moving and 

those kinds of things. 

Has training for bodybuilding 

made you adopt any permanent 

lifestyle changes? 

I do try to limit how much 

carbs I eat after five o’clock, 

because there’s no time for 

your body to burn that. That 

is a theory that I will move 

forward with. I can’t say that I’m 

perfect on it right now, but that 

is something that is a lifestyle 

change for me. And also even 

sticking to the only-eat-dessertonce-a-week 

kind of theory, and 

just exercising when you can. 

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NEWS 19 

roadfield School pupils performed a kapa haka at Te Ara Ātea as part of Te Reo Maori Language Week. The performance was in front of 

large audience of whanau, community and library guests. It was the first time the kapa haka group performed outside of school. There 

ere a variety of songs including Kura waiata and a junior and senior haka. The kapa haka tutors, Matua Sonny and Whaea Tui, have been 

orking with the group for one day a week since the start of the year. 

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NEWS 


Young chef wins golden hat through 

BACKING HERSELF and 

reaching for any opportunities 

that come her way has landed 

for former Lincoln High School 

student Gabby Sanders a 

glittering Australasian award for 

young chefs. 

The Ara Institute of Canterbury-Te 

Pūkenga second year 

cookery student was crowned 

with the prestigious Nestle 

Golden Chef’s Hat in Melbourne 

- scooping up a $10,000 prize and 

earning her the description of 

“hottest rising star of the transtasman 

culinary scene.” 

Said Sanders: “The whole 

experience has been amazing. 

The people I’ve met have been 

incredible. It’s made me realise 

the biggest step is pushing 

yourself and putting yourself out 

there to have a go.” 

Now in it’s 57th year, the award 

seeks to develop young chefs and 

kick-start their careers by taking 

part in live cook-offs to globally 

recognised standards. 

Sanders, 23, was one of 12 

finalists chosen from New 

Zealand and Australia for 2022 

after regional finals in both 

countries. She took part in the 

final battle on the big stage at 

Fine Food Australia last week – 

her first trip out of the country. 

The final round of the 

competition, to create three 

complex courses in threeand-half 

hours were a were “a 

pressure-fuelled blur,” she said. 

“It all feels kind of surreal. 

I didn’t look up once. I was 

absolutely sprinting. Everyone was 

just running. It was so 

much fun – the pressure of it is 

why we do what we do.” 

Sanders executed a triplegold 

winning medley of dishes 

comprising an entrée of leek, 

OUTSTANDING: 

Ara secondyear 

cookery 

student Gabby 

Sanders was 

crowned with 

the prestigious 

Nestle Golden 

Chef’s Hat in 

Melbourne for 

her medley of 

dishes. 

potato and smoked beurre blanc, 

nori and hazelnuts and a main 

of glazed pork, caramelised soy 

dumpling and Asian pork jus. 

Dessert was a chai spice cake, 

with caramel, coffee, walnut, 

pear and white chocolate. 

Ara manager culinary 

programmes Ryan Marshall said 

the Department of Hospitality 

and Service Industries was “over 

the moon”. 

“It’s very rare for someone to 

win a gold medal for every course 

for entrée, main and dessert under 

such massive pressure,” he said. 

Marshall said Sanders’ 

achievement was a boost for Ara. 

“Our reputation for training 

chefs is known throughout New 

Zealand; now it is becoming 

known at an international level 

too.” 

Sanders was working in a 

supermarket deli when she was 

encouraged by her boss to try the 

Ara cookery course. 

“The chef I was working with 

said he’d really enjoyed it and I 

should give it a go,” she said. 

Sanders said the level 4 cookery 

course was new territory for 

her. 

“It was the first time I’d done 

anything like this other than 

always being keen on food and 

helping mum at home. I was 

probably a bit of a pain to be 

honest,” she laughed. 

“My family has always believed 

food is for sharing and for 

bringing people together, but I’d 

never really considered being a 

chef as a career for me. 

SELWYN 

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FAST 5 NETBALL 

SOCIAL LEAGUE 

Tuesdays: 18 October to 13 December, 6–9pm 

Fast 5 Netball is exciting, tactical and netball like you’ve never seen before! 

All games are short and sharp with six minute quarters and unlimited rolling 

subs. A great way to get fit this summer. 

$270 per team for the season. 16+ years. 

Teams must supply their own referees. 

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‘flair and a willingness to learn’ 

“I guess I never thought of 

myself as a ‘career person’ before 

because I’d never really had an 

idea in my head on what a career 

might look like for me. I was just 

open to trying new things and 

having new experiences under 

my belt,” Sanders said. 

Her inspiration to try the 

golden hat came from Ara. 

“I first saw the golden hat 

competition posters around 

campus and Ryan mentioned it. 

I tried out for the regionals last 

year and did okay winning a 

silver medal. This year I wanted 

to do better. The competition 

was really stiff, so I was kind of 

shocked when I won the South 

Islands.” 

Sanders also works two shifts 

a week at the Monday Room 

restaurant – an opportunity that 

also came about through her 

study. 

“I wasn’t sure if I was ready but 

towards the end of my first year, 

we were encouraged to apply to 

places for a work placement. I remember 

being very nervous, but 

it was only for two weeks, and I 

thought ‘what have I got to lose? 

I’ll give it a go’.” 

Sander’s flair, maturity and 

willingness to learn were soon 

noticed by her tutors at Ara. One 

in particular, Mark Sycamore, 

who himself has competed in 

international culinary competitions, 

stepped in to offer extra 

support and mentoring in his 

own time. 

“But it wasn’t without its challenges,” 

Sycamore said. 

“With Gabby being so busy 

with school and her paid work, 

it was really full on helping her 

practise for this competition. 

These last few weeks have been 

busy. But one of the things that 

sets Ara apart is our staff’s wealth 

of knowledge and their desire 

to go further. The team love to 

see students excel and will do so 

much to support them in their 

careers.” 

Sanders is grateful for the guidance. 

“Everyone at Ara has been so 

supportive. Mark has especially 

helped me realise that if you are 

putting yourself out there and 

trying hard people will make 

time for you and support you. It’s 

TRIPLE GOLD: Gabby 

Sanders’ winning main of 

glazed pork, caramelised 

soy dumpling and Asian 

pork jus and (above right) 

her entrée of leek, potato 

and smoked beurre blanc, 

nori and hazelnuts. 

Right – Dessert was a chai 

spice cake, with caramel, 

coffee, walnut, pear and 

white chocolate. 

made me realise things can be 

achievable.” 

Head judge and Nestlé professional 

commercial development 

chef Elke Travers said Sanders 

showed absolute attention to 

detail. 

“Gabby rose to the challenge 

and created a flawlessly executed 

and perfectly balanced menu 

that showcased her technical 

skills to a high level,” Travers 

said. 

Sanders is now focusing 

on enjoying the moment and 

completing her studies. 

“I’ve met such an amazing 

group of people. We kind of 

forgot that we were competing 

against each other it feels like we 

meshed as a group. 

“But now I’m looking forward 

to finishing this year. I feel 

like my study has been on the 

backburner a bit while I’ve been 

distracted on this event.” 

SELWYN 

SPORTS CENTRE 

OCTOBER HOLIDAY 

PROGRAMME 

Monday to Friday: 3–14 October, 9am–3pm 

7–12 years 

$40–$50 daily 

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

more details and to register visit selwynsportscentre.co.nz 

Week 1: 

3 to 7 Oct 

Week 2: 

10 to 14 Oct 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

9–10.30am Touch Futsal PE Games Pickleball Korfball 

11am–12pm Cricket Zumba Roller Skating Monster ball Inflatable World 

1–3pm Taekwondo Ice Skating Pools Multi-sport Tennis 

9–10.30am Netball Futsal Floorball Pickleball Volleyball 

11am–12pm Basketball Badminton Touch Zumba Ultimate Frisbee 

1–3pm Roller Skating Soft Archery Pools Clip ‘n’ Climb Gymnastics 


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Signs unlock fishing spots for season 

MORE THAN 100 new angler 

access signs have gone up around 

the North Canterbury Fish and 

Game region, which covers the 

Selwyn District, in preparation 

for the opening of the fishing 

season next month. 

The angler access signs unlock 

a vast area of fishing spots for 

people with a fishing licence. 

The signs will largely replace 

the worn out, dilapidated signs 

but several are for new access 

points. 

North Canterbury Fish and 

Game has worked with landowners 

to secure access to these spots 

for anglers. The access points 

will also be open to other river 

users. There are more than 400 

angler access and information 

signs in the region, all the way 

from the Southern Alps to the 

river mouths on the coast. 

Replacing these signs has 

enabled Fish and Game staff to 

also see how good the rivers are 

looking for the opening of the 

new season. 

The lowland Selwyn River 

is looking in great shape. 

Continual strong river flows, 

combined with Te Waihora/ 

Lake Ellesmere having several 

periods where it has met the sea, 

has made it possible for sea run 

trout to enter the system in good 

numbers. The waterways up in 

the Hurunui high country were 

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

Selwyn Huts, with Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere in the background. 

also in excellent condition and 

all had good flows when staff 

visited during the recent cold 

snap to place new signs in the 

area. The wet winter has also 

meant plenty of water to help 

sea run salmon return to the 

spawning streams. The new signs 

will help salmon anglers access 

fishing spots when they 

go fishing with the new $5 

sea-run salmon harvest 

card required for sea run 

salmon fishing. 

Said North Canterbury 

Fish and Game chief 

executive Rasmus 

Gabrielsson (right): “Canterbury 

anglers have access 

to some world-class 

fisheries in the region. 

We want to help anglers 

of all ages and skill levels 

access these fantastic 

fisheries hence why we 

have put in this work 

over the winter months to 

improve access for anglers. 

“Anglers’ licence fees pay for 

these signs, and many anglers 

don’t realise where their licence 

fees go. But whenever they see an 

angler access sign and access a 

river or lake, they can see some 

tangible results from purchasing 

a fishing licence.” 

Ensuring Safer Water – 

Chlorination Upgrades 2022 

Your savings 

all add up with 

SuperGold 

New Zealand’s drinking water laws have changed. 

Under the Water Services Act 2021, councils must chlorinate public drinking 

water supplies by 15 November 2022. Selwyn District Council has started 

applying for exemptions for its previously unchlorinated supplies and is 

expecting feedback on these applications from Taumata Arowai in early 2023. 

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

chlorination in order to comply with the law as per the below timetable. 

Location 

Dunsandel 

Springston 

Rolleston 

Rakaia Huts 

West Melton 

Lincoln 

Taumutu 

Leeston 

Prebbleton 

Jowers Road 

Proposed Rollout Date (Week commencing) 

26 September 

3 October 

17 October 

25 October 

31 October 

7 November 

14 November 

21 November 

28 November 

5 December 

If you’d like a reminder text or email when chlorination is due to begin on your 

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

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on the bus, at the petrol station, at the supermarket, 

and on many more of your essentials. 

CAFE 

Download the app or visit supergold.govt.nz 

selwyn.govt.nz/water-chlorination


LOCAL ELECTIONS 2022 

Now’s your chance to take a stand. 

Help decide who will represent your community and 

guide Selwyn’s direction for the next three years. 

Postal voting in local elections is open 

16 September to 8 October 2022. 

Vote for your future. 

For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/elections


Dog registration reminder 

Residents who are yet to register or re-register their dogs with 

Selwyn District Council, or who need to update their circumstances 

are being asked to contact the Council as soon as possible. 

More than 14,300 dogs have been registered for the 2022/23 year, 

a six per cent increase on the previous year. Around 2,200 dogs 

are now overdue for registration, and Council Team Leader Animal 

Control, Steve Clarke says its important these owners get in touch 

with Council to avoid 

an infringement. 

"Dog registration time has been incredibly busy. The majority of 

owners made sure to register on time. We’re now working through 

the last remaining few, and are urging these owners to register as 

soon as they can, so that they don’t receive an infringement.” 

People whose pets have passed away in the last year, changed 

ownership or moved to another district or city need to let the 

Council know of these changes. 

Once in three year voting 

opportunity opens 

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

dogregistration, email dogrego@selwyn.govt.nz or call 

0800 SELWYN (735 996). 

Over the next three weeks Selwyn residents have their chance to help set the district’s 

direction for the next three years. 

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

Saturday 8 October. 

Most Selwyn electors will have received their voting papers in the mail by the end of this 

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

early as possible. 

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

vote will be counted,” Mr Hill says. 

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

locations across the district including the Council offices in Rolleston, libraries, and most 

recreation centres and community centres. 

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

– people can check the Council Facebook page for dates and details.” 

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

More than 48,000 people are enrolled to vote in Selwyn’s elections – up from 40,000 in 

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

community board positions. 

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

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

where the district’s priorities should be over the coming three years.” 

For more details on the elections, including candidate profiles and special voting information, 

visit our elections pages at selwyn.govt.nz/elections. 

Parking safety enforcement starts 

The Council has begun the next phase in ensuring safer parking in the district and improving 

safety for all road users. 

From this week the Council will begin issuing parking infringements for offences where parking 

safety is compromised or is inconsiderate to other road users. 

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

be issuing infringements for stationary vehicle offences on public roads and spaces, such as 

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

relation to a vehicle’s registration or Warrant of Fitness.” 

Strong line up of events for SWELL - 

ageing well in Selwyn 

Held annually in October, SWELL – Aging well in Selwyn aims to 

bring older residents together through organisations and activities 

which support wellbeing and inclusion within the community. 

From Monday 10 until Sunday 23 October, take a stroll through 

some of Selwyn’s most beautiful gardens, or take a guided walk 

through Harts Creek in Leeston, or the Liffey walk in Lincoln – both 

rich with fascinating flora, fauna and native birdlife. 

Tie up your laces and go for a walk around Selwyn Sport Centre’s 

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

table tennis, pickleball and indoor bowls. 

Learn how to be safe on the internet or gain insight into planets, 

stars and galaxies that make up our solar system. 

Get creative with embroidery and cross stitch, create a scrapbook 

to keep all your memories or paint your own watercolour 

greeting card. 

And don’t miss our SWELL Expo on Monday 17 October from 9am 

until 2.30pm, free to attend with over 70 exhibitors! 

At the Expo you can learn which social activities and community 

groups in Selwyn to join, and everything you need to know about 

healthcare, life planning, volunteering and travel. 

Bring your family or friends along, as there will be live 

entertainment, guest speakers, food and market stalls for everyone 

to enjoy. 

To find out more about events and activities, and book yourself in, 

pick up a copy of the What’s on in Selwyn brochure from your local 

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

Until now, the Council has taken an educational approach where possible. When an offence has 

been identified, the Council has worked with the vehicle operators to gain compliance, promote 

safety on the roads, and warning letters have been issued when necessary. 

“Following feedback from the community and an increasing number of complaints, the Council 

recognises that there is now a need to start issuing infringements for offences where parking 

safety is compromised or is inconsiderate to other road users,” Susan Atherton said. 

Parking in Selwyn is free, although some spaces have time restrictions in townships where 

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

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

10 – 23 October 2022 

selwyn.govt.nz/swell 

Council Call 

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 

TE ARA Ā TEA 

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

CC210922


Notices 

Alcohol Notices 

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

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

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

selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices. 

Meetings 

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

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

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

the meeting. 

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

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

before publication. 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS 

Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 28 September 1pm 

Rolleston Council Offices 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee* 

Wednesday 21 September 11am 

Rolleston Council Offices 

Malvern Community Board 

Tuesday 27 September 4pm Darfield Library 

* Livestreamed on the Council YouTube channel 

DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETINGS 

Rolleston Residents' Association Inc 

Monday 26 September 7.30pm 

Rolleston Community Centre 

Springston Community Committee 

Wednesday 21 September 7.30pm 

Errol Tweedy Pavilion, Springston Reserve 

Springfield Township Committee 

Tuesday 4 October 7.30pm 

Tawera Memorial Hall 

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day 

Council Opperations 

Council facilities will be closed on Monday 26 September. 

This includes Rolleston offices, Selwyn Libraries and Service 

Centres, Council-managed community centres, Selwyn Sports 

Centre and Selwyn Aquatic Centre. 

Rubbish and recycling collections will take place as normal. 

Pines Resource Recovery Park will be open normal business 

hours: 9am – 4.30pm. 

selwyn.govt.nz 

Send your condolence messages 

for the Queen 

Condolence books are available at the Council Rolleston offices 

and Selwyn Libraries. 

Residents are invited to leave messages of condolence in 

remembrance of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

The books are available in the foyer of the Council offices, 2 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston, and at the Selwyn Libraries in 

Rolleston, Lincoln, Leeston and Darfield during opening hours for 

the remainder of the week. 

Event Guide 

Thursday 22 September 

Te Waihora: Introduction to 

Astrophotography 

Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, Leeston 

7pm – 10pm 

Discover the art of taking stellar night time 

photographs across the waters of Te Waihora Lake 

Ellesmere with professional photographer Gary Mills. 

Suitable for 18+ years. Selwyn Libraries members: 

$20. Non-members: $40. Payment can be made inlibrary 

beforehand, or charged to your library card. 

Bookings essential at selwynlibraries.govt.nz/events 

Saturday 24 September 

Putting Down Your Roots 

Lincoln Wetlands, 10am - 12 noon 

Join our volunteer planting event, meet new people 

and grow your connection to the community, 

especially for newcomers and locals in Selwyn. 

Native plants will be provided as part of the 

restoration initiative. Spades and gloves will be 

available, but if you have your own please bring them 

along. Bring a picnic for afterwards or take a stroll 

along the walking tracks. Free. All ages welcome. 


Lippin Art 

Darfield Library, 1pm – 2.30pm 

Lippin art traditionally keeps the interior of a home 

calm, peaceful and cool. This beautiful mural craft 

comes from Gujarat, India and features repetitive 

geometric motifs featuring clay and mirrors. Join 

Nishi and create your own small masterpiece. 

Suitable for teens and adults. Free. 

Bookings required at selwynlibraries.govt.nz/events 

Sunday 25 September 

Un 

Intro to Bollywood Dancing 

Rolleston Community Centre, 3.30pm - 4.30pm 

Learn the signature moves of India’s famous 

Bollywood dance style with BollyFeet as they share 

choreography suitable for beginners to advanced 

dancers of all ages. Free. Bookings required at 

selwyn.govt.nz/events 

Tuesday 27 September 

Adult Book Club 

Lincoln Library, 10.30am - 12 noon 

Book discussion groups are a fun and popular way 

to expand your reading subjects, meet people in 

your area and share your thoughts and ideas about 

reading. Free. Bookings not required. 

On the Roads 

Darfield Kirwee Wastewater Pipeline 

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

in place on Courtenay Road and Sh73 in coming weeks for final works. 

Weedons Ross Road seal widening 

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

go controls will be required on some days. 

Flood repairs are taking place on Flock Hill Road, Algidus Road and at Coes 

Ford. Repairs and maintenance are taking place on Selwyn Lake Road, Days 

Road, Telegraph Road and on Robinsons Road between Ellesmere Road and 

McDrurys Road. 

Please take care around work sites and follow site signage. Follow the QR 

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

at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures. 

Sunday 25 September 

Te Reo Bilingual Storytimes 

Te Ara Ātea, 10.30-11am 

Nau mai ki tā tātou wā pānui ia mārama hei 

whakaroko ki kā pūrākau Reo Māori, ki kā waiata i 

Te Reo Māori anō hoki. Join us for Storytimes every 

month to hear some wonderful stories and songs in 

te reo and English. Free. 

FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS 

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

0800 SELWYN 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ 

SELWYNDISTRICTCOUNCIL


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Burnham soldier Dominic Abelen’s 

A Ukrainian Armed 

Forces report goes 

inside the firefight 

that killed Burnham 

Camp-based soldier 

Dominic Abelen. Kiwi 

photojournalist Tom 

Mutch reports from the 

ground 

IT WAS THE fog that led 

Dominic Abelen to his death, 

and the Russians who pulled the 

trigger. 

The 28-year-old corporal from 

the Royal New Zealand Infantry 

Regiment’s 2/1 Battalion had 

served in the New Zealand Defence 

Force for nearly 10 years. 

But to his apparent dismay, 

he had never been deployed 

overseas and when Ukraine put 

out its call for volunteers with 

military experiences to join its 

struggle against the Russian 

invasion, Abelen answered. 

In the dawn light of an August 

morning, Abelen was the point 

man leading an assault on a series 

of Russian-controlled trenches in 

the depths of the embattled Donbas 

region in eastern Ukraine. 

According to a Ukrainian 

Armed Forces contact report, 

described to the New Zealand 

Herald on Sunday by people 

familiar with its contents, Abelen 

and his regiment first scouted 

the trench line with a drone, but 

the morning fog prevented them 

from getting clear visibility of 

the Russian positions. It turned 

out they were present in much 

stronger numbers than the 

Ukrainians understood. 

When they reached the trench 

line, they were immediately 

engaged by Russian troops, 

and after a brief firefight, were 

ordered to pull back. Abelen laid 

down covering fire, apparently 

killing multiple enemy soldiers 

before he was hit in the leg. He 

attempted to put on a tourniquet, 

and another soldier, American 

Joshua Jones, joined him to attempt 

to carry him to safety. But 

a burst of enemy fire killed both 

instantly. 

While his regiment attempted 

to recover Abelen’s body, heavy 

fire from Russian artillery 

pelted the ground, making a 

safe retrieval impossible. When 

the fog lifted and the soldiers in 

his unit used a drone to scout 

the trenches where the men had 

fallen, the bodies had gone – 

meaning it is almost certain they 

are in Russian possession. 

This part of the country is 

riddled with defences and fortifications, 

built by the Ukrainian 

Army in its ongoing conflict 

waged against Russian proxy 

separatist forces since 2014. They 

VOLUNTEER: 

Off-duty 

New Zealand 

soldier 

Dominic 

Abelen 

was killed 

in Ukraine 

fighting with 

foreign troops 

and has been 

remembered 

as a tough 

professional 

“warrior” 

who “died 

doing what 

he loved”. 

PHOTO: NZ 

HERALD 

are now bulwarks of defence 

against the entire might of the 

Russian Armed Forces – and 

they have held far longer than 

most would have thought. 

The first time I visited these 

trenches in May, the situation for 

the Ukrainian army was grim. 

A small platoon of Ukrainian 

soldiers rested in a converted 

farmhouse, while we could see 

shells from the endless Russian 

bombardment landing in the 

fields in front of us. The rolling 

green hills and yellow fields with 

their blooming sunflowers would 

have been beautiful were it not 

for the constant smoke rising 

from artillery fire. 

At this stage, the fighting was a 

meatgrinder and the Ukrainian 

government said that up to 200 

of its soldiers were being killed in 

action on any day. The Russian 

army was on a slow and inexorable 

advance, reducing the cities 

in front of it to rubble before its 

troops moved in to “liberate” the 

ruins. First Mariupol, then Popasna, 

then Severodonetsk were 

pounded down by a seemingly 

infinite amount of artillery shells 

and rockets. 

Just last week I was in Soledar, 

a town with a population of 

10,000 before the war accompanying 

a group of former soldiers 

who were evacuating civilians 

from the frontline under fire. 

The air was heavy with the 

constant thump of artillery. 

We could see Ukrainian troops 

taking up defensive positions 

in smashed-up apartment 

blocks. Sitting in the burned-out 

remains of a living room, one 

soldier was flying a reconnaissance 

drone as if he was playing 

a video game. We watched as 

Russian forces rained cluster 

bombs and thermal munitions 

fired from rocket launchers 

down on what had once been a 

sleepy provincial mining town. 

At one point we were spotted 

and tagged by pro-Russian 

sympathisers who we believe 

photographed us and sent our 

location to the separatists. 

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death in Ukraine: Inside the firefight 

We drove away from the area 

quickly and when we reached 

a clearing point, the apartment 

blocks where we had been were 

being covered in white phosphorus 

by Russian rocket launchers. 

But on this recent visit, the 

troops were more upbeat. “The 

situation is very difficult, but our 

defences in Soledar are holding 

and will continue to hold,” a 

spokesperson for Ukraine’s battle-hardened 

93rd Mechanised 

Brigade told me. Over the past 

few weeks, a Ukrainian counterattack 

has successfully retaken 

around 400 sq km in Kharkiv, 

threatening to sever the supply 

lines Russia relies on to sustain 

its offensive in the Donbas. 

None of us can tell how many 

fellow Kiwis are over here, and 

the Defence Force either doesn’t 

know or won’t say. They have 

been eager to distance themselves 

from the activities of New Zealanders 

in the conflict zone. 

“The NZDF is unable to make 

any comment as he was not on 

active duty at the time,” a spokesperson 

said in response to questions 

about the circumstances of 

Abelen’s death. 

But the Government has used 

the opportunity to plead with 

New Zealanders not 

to continue to travel to Ukraine. 

It is a region I’ve spent months 

in since the Russians invaded 

the whole of Ukraine in February 

this year, and I’ve spoken 

with many soldiers both in the 

Ukrainian Armed Forces and 

foreign volunteers that make up 

the somewhat ill-defined “International 

Legion”. 

Together they paint a picture of 

a life-or-death struggle that at its 

most intense resembles the war 

fought over these same lands between 

the Nazis and the Soviets 

in World War 2. 

Those fighting say it is characterised 

by the extreme bravery 

and defiance of the Ukrainian 

soldiers defending their land- but 

that it can also be a ramshackle 

effort, led by commanders of very 

different experience and skill levels, 

and soldiers were increasingly 

thrown into the fray with little 

training and dwindling supplies. 

In most cases, soldiers speaking 

to the press keep themselves 

anonymous in keeping both with 

strict Ukrainian security rules 

and to avoid being punished 

by their home countries. New 

Zealand has forbidden activeduty 

soldiers from fighting in 

Ukraine, and those who return 

could be punished by dishonourable 

discharge or even courtmartial 

and military prison. 

“In the beginning, it was a 

complete s**t show,” said one 

Canadian soldier who had fought 

mainly in the Kharkiv region. He 

Dominic Abelen 

described thousands of would-be 

volunteers turning up in Ukraine 

and there being no recognisable 

organisational structure or defined 

mission parameters. 

Many volunteers were completely 

unsuitable, having no 

military experience or in some 

cases being physically or mentally 

unfit. 

“I was originally rejected,” he 

told me, but after persevering he 

found a unit that would take him, 

and spent the best part of three 

months on the frontline. The 

best soldiers and those who had 

served combat tours were often 

not sent to the front, being seen 

as more valuable for training 

regular Ukrainian army troops 

than fighting on extremely dangerous 

front lines. 

As the war progressed and the 

Ukrainian defence co-ordination 

improved, soldiers started finding 

the places they needed to go. 

“There were guys from all over 

the world – the US, Australia, 

Argentina, France … then we 

found one guy, a Danish commander, 

who was a great soldier 

and leader and held our 

unit together.” 

But when his commander left 

to return home, the cohesion of 

the unit fell apart and their local 

Ukrainian commander could not 

maintain discipline or morale. 

Several of his unit have since 

been killed in action. Most others 

have left. 

“There were so many mistakes 

in terms of basic training and a 

large part of why they are winning 

is because of how much 

worse the Russians are. 

“I remember seeing patrols 

go through the forests smoking 

cigarettes and without wearing 

helmets.” – a terrible dereliction 

of operational security as it 

means they could be easily found 

and targeted by nearby Russian 

troops. He continues to help the 

war effort, including with evacuations 

and humanitarian aid 

deliveries but has no intention to 

rejoin the fight. 

In urban fighting in the Donbas, 

the Ukrainians frequently 

had very poor co-ordination 

among their units, leading to 

multiple instances of friendly fire. 

“When the winter comes, and 

we lose visibility there is going to 

be a lot more blue-on-blue,” he 

said, referring to the military code 

for casualties from friendly fire. 

While the fighting continues, 

many more New Zealanders are 

reported to have expressed an 

interest in joining the Ukrainian 

cause. Another soldier, a New 

Zealander, also fought in Kharkiv 

and described the fighting as 

“unimaginable”. In what he 

described as the most frightening 

experience of his life, he was 

nearly killed after being pinned 

down by a Russian sniper for six 

hours in an apartment building 

during urban combat. He has 

since returned to New Zealand 

after his tour. 

“I needed to come home to see 

my family. This is as hard, if not 

harder, on them.” 

He does not regret his service 

but says “no one will ever 

understand why we had to go and 

help”. 

• Mutch grew up in 

Christchurch. 

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Workotel site will feature 110 new homes 

• By Tina Grumball 

SOCIAL HOUSING developer 

Kāinga Ora – Homes and 

Communities is planning to 

redevelop the old Workotel site 

in Sockburn to meet the urgent 

need for housing. 

The site of 15-21 Main South 

Rd has had a long history of accommodation. 

First the site of the Riccarton 

Holiday Park, it was bought for 

$6.7 million by Tee International, 

of Singapore, who joined forces 

with local builders, Artmatic 

Holdings, to develop the Riccarton 

Workotel. 

The site housed hundreds of 

construction workers brought 

into Christchurch to rebuild after 

the quakes, and some displaced 

locals. 

Kāinga Ora is now looking to 

re-purpose it again. 

Kāinga Ora regional director 

Canterbury Liz Krause said they 

first engaged with neighbours 

and local stakeholders late last 

year to let them know they had 

purchased the site, as well as their 

“intentions to build warm, dry 

homes there for people in need”. 

Letters have been dropped 

to 250 homes and businesses 

near the site, an email sent to 

stakeholders and information 

sessions held with the 

community. 

Krause noted the first of two 

sessions was “well attended”, 

mostly by neighbours of the site, 

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

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

people living nearby and support 

agencies. 

“The vast majority of feedback 

so far has been overwhelmingly 

positive, with people understanding 

the boost this will give to the 

urgent need for public housing in 

Christchurch,” Krause said. 

“One site neighbour told us 

she thought it was lovely that so 

many people and families will 

have nice new homes.” 

The project team confirmed 

the resource consent application 

is to be submitted by the end of 

September. 

Krause said they would continue 

to engage with the local 

community throughout the planning 

and construction of the new 

homes. 

The site will feature 110 new 

homes; a mix of three, four and 

five-story apartments, townhouses, 

terraced housing, duplexed 

housing and standalone houses. 

Kāinga Ora is also planning 

to include a new tree-lined 

public street that will connect 

Main South Rd with Ballantyne 

Ave and provide access to 

a communal outdoor space 

for residents and the wider 

community. 

Community and residential 

facilities will be featured, such as 

a community room overlooking 

the outdoor open spaces from the 

ground floor of the central apartment 

building. 

It is expected to be completed 

in November 2025. 

Restoration complete on Akaroa’s whaling pots 

SOME important relics of 

Akaroa’s whaling days are being 

returned to a prime spot on the 

township’s waterfront. 

Three whaling try pots that 

date back to the early 1800s 

are about to be reinstated on 

Beach Rd after being carefully 

restored. 

The pots have been a 

distinctive feature of Akaroa’s 

waterfront for decades and 

countless children have 

clambered in and out of them 

over the years. 

However, years of exposure to 

the corrosive sea environment 

left them rusted and pitted. 

In 2020, contractors working 

for the city council carefully 

prised the pots off their brickwork 

plinth and removed them 

so they could be restored. 

The restoration work to protect 

the pots and ensure their longevity 

is now finished and the pots 

are ready to be reinstated on 

Beach Rd, between Church St 

and Rue Jolie. 

The pots will be reinstated 

early this month, weather 

permitting. 

Try pots were originally used 

by sailors sitting on ship decks, 

or in whaling stations dotted 

on the foreshore around New 

Zealand from the 1830s, to boil 

down whale blubber for use in 

lamps and soap. 

The pots were usually organised 

in a “nest’’, with a fire lit 

underneath. 

The shore-whaling era on 

Banks Peninsula ended about 

1850. 

All three of the pots in Akaroa 

came from local whaling 

stations. 

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MORE UPGRADES are 

planned for Lyttelton’s Naval 

Point, including changes to the 

site’s main access road, Godley 

Quay, and a waterfront upgrade 

incorporating cultural elements. 

Improvement works have been 

under way at Naval Point since 

a development plan for the area 

was signed off in November 

2020. Work done to date includes 

the sealing a large section of 

the car park, rock revetment 

improvement and upgrading of 

utilities. 

City council 

head of parks 

Andrew Rutledge 

said council staff 

have been working 

in partnership 

with Te Hapū 

o Ngāti Wheke 

Rāpaki on 

plans for the 

Naval Point 

waterfront upgrade. 

“The upgrade includes creating 

a waterfront walkway area that 

will be painted with designs that 

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki 

have developed to reflect the 

area’s history and value to mana 

whenua,’’ he said. 

A series of seats are also 

proposed for the waterfront area, 

as well as planters to be located 

along the walkway and within 

the parking lot. These will also 

incorporate the cultural designs. 

The plan is to carry out the 

work before Naval Point 

hosts its inaugural SailGP 


event in March. 

Said Rutledge: “The paintings 

on the walkway area will remain 

for the event to showcase the 

site’s unique cultural significance 

as the sailing is broadcast 

globally to an audience of over 

50 million. The proposed planter 

boxes, site furniture and public 

seating area have been designed 

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More improvements planned for Naval Point 

Andrew 

Rutledge 

UPGRADE: This will include creating a waterfront walkway incorporating cultural designs. 

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to be relocatable so they can be 

moved if needed while the event 

is under way.” 

Material for the project, 

including reused wharf timbers, 

have been donated by the 

Lyttelton Port Company to be 

used by carvers on port land at 

Naval Point. 

A number of found and 

donated items significant to the 

site have also been identified 

and will be part of wider 

interpretation works linking 

the cultural and heritage 

setting of Naval Point with the 

harbour. 

The improvements to Godley 

Quay will see a full upgrade of 

the road, including resurfacing, 

better lighting and utilities, 

and construction of a shared 

pedestrian and bicycle path on 

the western side of the road. 

This is planned to be completed 

before the SailGP event. 

“This project will align 

with other recent pedestrian 

improvements in the area, 

including the upgrade at Godley 

Quay and Voelas Rd which 

links to Te Ana Marina, and the 

connection from Te Ana Marina 

into the Lyttelton township.” 

No stopping restrictions are 

proposed for Godley Quay, to 

take effect when signs and road 

markings are in place following 

the road upgrade works. 

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RACING 


Akuta wins in NZ Cup build-up 

• By Jonny Turner 

STAR three-year-old Akuta 

unleashed speed and power to 

take a big step towards the New 

Zealand Cup with victory in the 

Hannon Memorial on Sunday. 

The pacer gave Rolleston-based 

trainer-driver Mark Purdon a 

huge reason continue forward 

with his New Zealand Cup 

nomination with a narrow but 

emphatic win over his over rivals 

in the Oamaru feature. 

Usually a winner by much 

bigger margins, Akuta showed 

fighting qualities that could 

come in very handy at the 

business end of the hard fought 

New Zealand Cup in his win by 

a nose over a game Alta Wiseguy. 

“The other horse had the perfect 

run and he was always going 

main thing was that he was safe Akuta’s agenda. 

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

race for him coming 

to be tough to beat, but I really 

Purdon said. 

admire this guy’s tenacity and 

In frightening news for 

up at the end of the month, so 

the way he stuck to it,” Purdon 

owners of three-year-olds in we will go that way if it goes 

said. 

the South Island, Purdon won’t ahead. There are other races like 

Amid his brilliant victory, immediately aim Akuta at Ashburton and Kaikoura that we 

sitting outside older rivals before another New Zealand Cup leadup 

race. 

Alta Wiseguy again boosted 

have options on.” 

beating them, Akuta stepped 

away cleanly in his standing start The trainer instead has his eye his New Zealand Cup credentials 

debut. 

on the Lazarus Stakes, named running a very creditable second 

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

early hopes that the three-yearold 

Zealand Cup champion. 

New Brighton Cup win. 

263 

will be seen in November’s However, 

x 

races like the 

180 

Ashburton 

Flying Stakes and the trained pacer made ground on 

The Steve and Amanda Telfer- 

New Zealand Cup. 

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

inner, coming up a nose short at 

the line. 

Pembrook Playboy, who was 

fresh up on the back of two soft 

trials, fought on for third after 

leading throughout. 

Purdon effectively turned the 

Hannon Memorial meeting into 

a one man show, taking out three 

of four feature races. 

He and training partner 

Hayden Cullen produced Queen 

Of Diamonds for a Nevele R 

Fillies Series heat win, while 

Purdon also drove I Dream Of 

Jeanie to victory in the inaugural 

FIGHT: 

Akuta wins 

the Hannon 

Memorial at 

Oamaru by 

a nose on 

Sunday. 

running of the Jasmyn’s Gift 

Stakes for trainer Sam Smolenski 

The remaining feature victory 

went to the Cran and Chrissie 

Dalgety stable with Watermelon 

Sugar in the Oamaru Juvenile 

Stakes, which returned after a 

25-year hiatus. 

The last winner of the race in 

1997, Hilarious Heather, was 

prepared by the trainers’ father 

and father-in-law, the late Jim 

Dalgety. 

• Dunn inducted into hall of 

fame, page 32 

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Addington Harness Hall of Fame 

• By Peter Craig 

TOP TRAINER Robert Dunn 

has been inducted into the 

Addington Harness Hall of 

Fame. 

The former West Melton-based 

trainer was one of two inductees 

– the other being two-time New 

Zealand Cup winner Just An 

Excuse. 

The inductees were announced 

at Addington Raceway on Friday 

as part of the 20th Canterbury 

Owners and Breeders night. 

Dunn has been an elite 

level horseman for nearly five 

decades, His career started at 16 

assisting Basil Lynskey before 

joining Kevin Ryder’s stable 

accompanying horses to the 

United States and working for 

Kumeu trainer Don Hayes. 

On returning to New Zealand 

he spent time working for 

Addington Harness Hall Of 

Fame inductees Jack Smolenski 

and Jim Dalgety for whom his 

first major driving victories came 

as a junior driver with Bolton 

Byrd in the Great Northern 

Derby and Auckland Cup. 

His driving stats – New 

Zealand best season 1990/91 

(36), overall 310 wins (108 at 

Addington), NZ$2.464 million, 

multiple Group One winners 

(Master Musician four, Bolton 

Byrd two, Ladys Rule, National 

Glory, Lyndon Robert; seven at 

Addington), 18 driving wins in 

Australia (A$663,249) including 

Victoria/Hunter Cups, inter 

dominion heats (Albion Park; 

Gloucester Park two), with 

Master Musician. 

Having trained at West 

Melton, Broadfield, Woodend 

Beach and now operating a dual 

stable regime at Woodend Beach 

(with son John’s wife Jenna)/ 

and Pukekohe, his impressive 

training stats include his two 

premierships in the past two 

seasons (second previous six 

seasons), five-time century of 

winners in a season, four times 

five winners in a single day 

together with 24 four Group One 

winners. 

He has trained numerous 

age group award winners plus 

Trotter of Year/Harness Horse 

of Year and Pacer/Harness 

Horse of year including NZ Cup 

winner – Mainland Banner and 

dual Rowe/ANZAC Cup and 

Dominion Handicap winner 

Sundees Son. 

In total Dunn has trained 

Robert Dunn 

1813 winners (662 Addington) 

in NZ (fourth behind Purdon’s 

– Barry, Mark and Roy) and 

a further 26 in Australia. He 

recently produced his 1800th 

winner. 

Just An Excuse – millionaire, 

11th winner of two NZ Cups, 

winning sixteen races in New 

Zealand, four at Addington, 

one in Australia. Combined 

Australasian career stats showed 

39 starts, 17-4-11, $1,035,068, 

1:55.6NZ. Winner of nine 

Just an Excuse 

group races including five at 

Group One level (Taylor Mile, 

Messenger, NZ Cup twice and 

NZFFA (twenty seventh NZ 

Cup/NZFFA double). 

Leading 4yo H&G pacing stake 

earner for 2002/03 ($197,597) 

and 5yo+ H&G pacing stake 

earner for 2003/04 ($274,222), 

Four year old entire or gelding of 

year and Aged entire or gelding 

of year. 

Just An Excuse was trained 

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Mitchell at Raglan and driven in 

all his races by his son Todd “The 

Wizard” Mitchell for owner/ 

breeder/administrator Ollie 

Haines and wife Irene. 

Just An Excuse’s retirement 

came to a premature end when 

he suffered a paddock injury 

breaking his leg and being put 

down in June 2008. 

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By tying in the colours and designs of 

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individual room your home will smell of 

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Spring decorating can be fun and 

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Time to think about 

the barbecue season 

Gone are the days when choosing a 

barbecue was an easy task. Now, with 

spring in the air, it is time to think 

seriously about either replacing that old 

version that is rusting away in the back 

yard or buying your first one to make 

the most of the fine weather and the 

opportunity to cook outdoors. 

There are so many different ones that 

making a decision can be difficult. The 

first step is having a think about what 

you will use the barbecue for. 

If you will usually be cooking for 

your family you don’t need the largest 

version in the show room with all the 

bells and whistles. If however you are 

often the host for large family functions 

or get-togethers with friends, then that 

might be just what you need and they 

often include roasting, smoking and 

baking options. 

For some people having a portable 

one is the perfect choice. You can use 

it at home but also put it in the car and 

take it with you when you are camping 

or going for a picnic at the beach. 

Some versions have removable legs so 

it can sit neatly on a picnic or outdoor 

table. They are also a great choice if 

you only have a small outdoor patio or 

courtyard. 

The two basic barbecue designs are 

the round kettle which uses both direct 

and indirect heat or the flat top grip 

which cooks using direct heat only. 

Another important question is 

budget and prices can vary. Often 

the cheaper versions are made from 

painted steel so will not last as long 

as those made from powder coated or 

stainless steel. Also think about the 

cost of accessories when working out 

a budget. Extras like rotisseries, side 

burners, built in thermometers, 

hood lights and glass 

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cost. 

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Cosy homes are happy homes 

A cosy home is a happy home and a blazing 

wood fire that lasts all night can make all the 

difference. Blaze King fires from HeatStore do just 

that with new catalytic technology enabling the 

fire to produce thermostatically controlled heat all 

night long. 

“People really enjoy waking up to a warm home 

without worrying about the fire going out during 

the night. They can then add more wood to the 

fire when they get up, turn up the heat and they’re 

in a cosy home no matter what the time of the day 

is,” says HeatStore Commercial Manager David 

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Blaze King log burners can last 12 or more hours 

without having to be stoked up and work by using 

a clean air technology that raises the temperature 

of the smoke to burning point. 

“Being able to generate heat from otherwise 

wasted energy in smoke allows for a much 

cleaner burn, easily meeting and raising the bar 

for log burners available in New Zealand and 

Environment Canterbury’s ultra-low emission 

burner (ULEB) standards.” 

For a stylish alternative, HeatStore is the sole 

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décor. Pellets are automatically fed into the fire 

from a hopper and, unlike a wood burner, there is 

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They can even be operated by Wi-Fi so you can 

get it started while you’re on your way home from 

work so you can walk into a cosy home. They also 

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Make your home allergy free 

Itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, tickly throat… 

These are just some of the symptoms you 

may get if you suffer from hay fever. 

New Zealand is known to be one of the 

worst countries for hay fever and with 

climatic changes in our seasons on the 

rise, it could become all year round for 

some sufferers. 

Research suggests pollen is on the 

increase. This year pharmacies and 

optometrists have noticed a rise in hay 

fever complaints, even from those who 

have never experienced it before. 

Warmer winters with fewer frosts may 

be to blame, as extreme cold is needed to 

dampen or kill off some pollen-producing 

plants. 

Aside from using over-the-counter 

medications to treat hay fever and 

allergies, what else can you do to help 

reduce further reactions? 

Visit 

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• Brush your pets outside: If you regularly 

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open windows and doors. 

• Wash your bedding: Wash your sheets 

weekly and dry them in the dryer when 

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• Regularly clean furnishings: Choose easy to 

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• Hard flooring vs carpet: Choose flooring 

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• Keep pollen and dust outside: Shut 

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• Remove your outdoor clothing: Change 

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• Stay indoors: Choose your time to spend 

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• In the garden: Regularly remove dead 

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• In the car: Keep windows closed and set 

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SELWYN RURAL LIFE 

M. Bovis infection persists 

M. Bovis is not quite finished with 

heartland Canterbury. 

New Zealand has been working to 

eradicate the cattle disease since it was 

detected in a South Canterbury farm 2017. 

The disease has since been confirmed and 

cleared from 271 properties, with more 

than 176,000 cattle culled. 

In May, the Government announced 

there was only one infected property 

remaining in the country, understood 

to be the Five Star Beef feedlot near 

Ashburton. 

But testing has since found two more 

infections, also in Canterbury. The 

second, detected in bulk milk testing, was 

reported in June and this month a third 

case was disclosed. That infection in Mid 

Canterbury was identified via routine 

testing. 

M. Bovis Programme managers said it’s 

standard practice for the programme to 

do cattle movement tracing and genomic 

analysis when a property is confirmed 

infected and they’re working closely with 

the farmer. 

“Investigations on this property are in 

the early stages and genomic analyses, as 

well as cattle movement tracing, are under 

way to help us understand the infection 

source. It is not unexpected that we have 

found another infected property at this 

stage in the eradication effort. In fact, we 

can expect to find more as we continue on 

this journey.” 

Farmers could “take heart that, while 

we may find further infection, we are 

undertaking a significant amount of 

surveillance, which shows the disease is 

not widespread”. 

The number of infected farms had tailed 

off over the past 18 months, programme 

managers said. “With high levels of 

background and network surveillance 

being undertaken and very few new 

active confirmed properties “we can be 

optimistic that good progress has been 

made towards eradication, and that we are 

in the ‘tail end’ of the disease outbreak”. 

Meantime they acknowledged calving 

was a vulnerable time of the year for M. 

Bovis infection. 

“As the weather warms up, older calves 

are ready to go outside the shed and the 

twice-daily milk schedule is cut down to 

once a day. This is a stressful time when 

M. bovis bacteria may be shed. It’s also 

a time when calves often get mixed with 

other cattle, perhaps being sold on or new 

calves coming onto the farm. This means 

a high-risk of infection. Make sure your 

calves don’t mix with calves from other 

farms unless you’re certain the stock 

they’re mixing with don’t have M. bovis or 

other diseases.” 

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born on your farm. Bobby calves under 

30 days old going direct to slaughter are 

exempt from NAIT requirements but 

require a specific tag. 

Register each calf into NAIT against your 

NAIT number, before they are moved off 

your farm and record movements off farm 

in the system within 48 hours. 

Keep groups of calves separate for 48 

hours before mixing them while you 

observe them for disease, keep calfrearing 

facilities and equipment clean and 

limit how many people access calf-rearing 

areas. 

Get people accessing calf-rearing areas to 

clean their boots and PPE, and any other 

equipment, and clean them again when 

they leave. Also remove sick calves to a 

dedicated sick pen, only buy NAIT-tagged 

calves with accurate and up-to-date 

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Arable Investment Fund underway 

The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is 

working to set up a specialist fund to invest in 

companies developing new tools and technologies that 

deliver benefit to New Zealand arable growers. 

In May this year, the FAR Board received approval 

from its Members’ Council to use a portion of the 

FAR reserves to set up a specialist investment fund to 

invest in companies that will develop new tools and 

technologies that deliver benefit to NZ arable growers. 

FAR, based at Templeton, said the driver for this 

initiative was its goal to support growers to increase 

the profitability and competitiveness of their farm 

businesses through a range of value-add ventures. 

Chief Executive Alison Stewart said the investment 

fund would not compromise FAR’s business as usual 

research, development and extension activities 

and would be managed as a separate entity with an 

independent fund manager. 

The fund mandate and investment criteria would be 

focused on agri-tech and agri-food investments that 

specifically delivered benefit to NZ arable growers 

such as plant-based protein crops, robotics and 

automation, fertilizer management and irrigation 

technology. The fund would operate under robust 

governance and investment procedures in order to 

provide acceptable returns to all investment partners, 

Stewart said. 

The concept had been in development for over 

12 months with input from external business and 

investment fund experts. Northington Partners 

was appointed as the fund manager in August and 

Northington were now developing investment 

collateral with the aim of launching the capital raise 

for the new fund in the second half of this month. 

All FAR levy payers would be given the opportunity 

to consider and invest in the fund. More details of 

progress towards fund launch (planned for early 2023) 

and investment opportunities would be provided in 

future FAR communications, Stewart said. 

Meantime, a survey run by Research First has found 

about 43% of New Zealanders think arable farmers 

here are better or significantly better than the global 

average at using sustainable farming practices, while 

46% think we’re about the same. 

The survey defined sustainable farming as focusing 

on responsible and thoughtful management of natural 

resources. Among other things, involving reducing 

carbon emissions, minimising water, air, and soil 

pollution, promoting biodiversity, and managing 

water carefully. It then asked participants whether they 

thought specific farm types in New Zealand are better 

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GARDENING 43 

Time to prepare your tomato beds 

• By Henri Ham 

SPRING IS IN the air. The 

weather is slightly warmer, the 

sun rising earlier. 

Early blooming magnolias, 

rhododendrons are putting off a 

wonderful display. 

It’s a very exciting time for gardeners, 

this is the season where 

more plant varieties become 

available. 

Garden maintenance 

1 Spring clean – weeding is 

in. Mulch helps suppress weed 

growth. 

2 Get your checklist ready. This 

is handy for succession planting. 

3 Feed your strawberry patch. 

4 Get your tomato beds ready. 

5 Turn over your compost, do 

it monthly. 

6 Consider rotation planting. 

Edible garden 

Many gardeners are preparing 

their tomato beds at this time, 

especially those in the warmer 

areas of New Zealand. 

At the moment, the varieties to 

consider are Moneymaker, Beefsteak, 

Acid-Free, Dwarf, Cherry 

and the very popular Heirloom 

Mix. 

It’s important to consider 

rotation planting for tomatoes. 

Planting tomatoes in the 

same spot each year drains the 

nutrients in the soil and this 

Garden 

In the 

September planting guide 

often leads to pests and diseases. 

Lettuce, beetroot, spring onions, 

and basil grow well with tomatoes. 

It’s now also time to plant 

your Great Lakes lettuce. 

Usually when this variety is 

out, it’s a signal for a change of 

season. Plan out planting 

your favourite lettuce varieties 

in succession to ensure 

consistent harvest throughout 

spring. 

Get your checklist ready. 

Search for the vegetables or 

flowers that you want to try this 

season and add your name to 

the notifications list. This way, 

you will be notified as soon as it’s 

available. 

Flower garden 

If you are after quick bloomers 

to bring in some spring 

cheer, you may want to consider 

English daisies, stock, pansies 

and violas. 

Spring is the start of the 

blooming season and we are 

excited to offer more varieties 

like gazania, hollyhock, sweet 

peas, cornflower, geraniums and 

more. 

Quick tip for flowering plants: 

Sunny spot and well-drained 

soil. 

Sweet peas and stock flowers 

are fragrant, a real treat for the 

senses. 

Get creative with your flower 

baskets Mixing curled parsley, 

pansies and cascading lobelias 

TIDY: Now is 

the time to 

get amongst 

the weeds 

and prepare 

the soil for 

tomato 

planting. 

might give your patio a different 

look. 

Herb Garden 

Herbs to consider are coriander, 

rocket and sage. Sage repels 

bugs. Planting them in spring 

enables them to be established 

before summer, ready to repel 

unwanted insects as the weather 

gets warmer. 

Natives 

It’s a good time to plant your 

native seedlings – akeake, pittosporum, 

kowhai, cabbage tree, 

flaxes and carex ornamental 

grasses. Seedlings at least 15-20 

cm tall can be planted directly 

into the ground. 

If you are looking to plant out 

swampy areas, river banks and 

waterways, you may want to 

consider the native Apodasmia 

Similis, known as Oi Oi or wire 

rush. 

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September weather can be up and down, 

so proceed with caution when planting your 

veggie seedlings. The frosts can still hit and 

damage young seedlings. If you haven’t 

yet prepared your gardens for planting, dig 

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• Foremen - Drainage/Roading/Civil 

• Truck Driver (Class 5) 

• Surveyor 

To apply, please send your CV to: 

christie@johnstons.net.nz 

www.johnstoncivil.nz 

Casual Healthcare Assistant – 

Darfield Community Hospital 

Darfield Community Hospital are looking for a Casual 

Healthcare Assistant to join our wonderful kapa (team)! 

For more information, please contact Leanne Davie: 

Leanne.Davie@cdhb.health.nz 

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, 

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

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Xmas Tour 6 Days Oamaru Mt Cook 

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10 Day Napier Coromandel East Coast 

Coach Tour 2023: Departs 17th May 

Chatham Islands April 2023 

Day trips 

Longbeach 3 garden Tour 

Sunday 30th October 

$65pp 

We can provide shuttle and coach hire 

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 

Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com 

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• Administrative tasks such as preparing 

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• Assist with stock management 

Skills required: 

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• Quick learner as we have a customized 

database 

• Entry-level understanding of accounting is 

beneficial but not essential 

• Good time management 

40 hours a week, with preferred hours of 

work 7.30 - 4.30, Monday to Friday however 

there is some flexibility. 

To apply, please send your 

CV to greg.wheeler@thinkwater.co.nz 

22 Station St, Leeston. Ph: 03 324 3880 

Reporters 

Christchurch 

Star Media is seeking an up-and-coming news 

reporter to join our team in Christchurch. Star 

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connecting their local communities and our region. 

The successful applicant will be working within our 

communities reporting on important news and 

issues of the day. Our aim is to connect and inform 

our readers about local issues that matter. 

The successful applicant needs to be passionate 

about being connected to our communities and 

news gathering. 

You will also have: 

• Excellent writing ability 

• Initiative 

• Ability to juggle tasks and meet weekly deadlines 

• A full NZ drivers’ licence 

• Photography, video and website skills are 

desirable 

• Journalism qualification (or equivalent 

experience) would be an advantage 

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• A fast team environment and an opportunity to 

grow your journalism skills. 

• Enjoy being part of a small, dedicated team to 

make a difference in the regions we connect. 

A copy of the full position description can be 

found at alliedpress.co.nz/employment. If you 

would like more information please contact: 

Barry Clarke (Editor in Chief – Star Media) on 

021 359 426 or barry@starmedia.kiwi 

If you think this role is for you, please prepare a 

covering letter and CV and email 

barry@starmedia.kiwi.


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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2022 

Voting is open – 

have your say in 

Selwyn’s 

local elections 

Voting in Selwyn’s local elections is now open. 

Most residents will have received their voting papers 

in the mail by now – and you have until 12 midday 

on Saturday 8 October to get your vote in. 

Voting takes just a few ticks, but it’s a really 

important way that you can help to shape Selwyn’s 

future and the way the district develops over the 

next three years. 

“This a significant opportunity for Selwyn residents 

to have a say on the district’s future – and it only 

comes around once every three years,” says 

Deputy Electoral Officer Stephen Hill. 

“We encourage people to take time to find out 

about the candidates in their area, then complete 

the voting forms and drop them into the post.” 

This guide has information on how to vote, 

special voting, where you can post your votes, 

and who the candidates are. 

For more information check out our elections 

pages online at selwyn.govt.nz/elections 

How to vote 

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

automatically enrolled for the local elections as well. 

Most eligible voters will have received their voting papers in the mail by about 21 September. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

so that papers reach the Council by closing date on Saturday 8 October. 

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

facilities. Check the map on the inside pages for locations. 

Special voting 

If you didn’t receive voting papers, it could be because, 

for example: 

• you’ve turned 18 since the last election and haven’t 

enrolled 

• you’ve moved house recently and haven’t updated 

your details 

• you enrolled after 12 August 2022 

• your voting papers are lost or damaged 

• you’re on the unpublished (confidential) roll 

Ratepayer enrolment 

Do you own property in Selwyn but live somewhere 

else? Wherever you pay rates you can vote. If you own 

property in Selwyn district but live elsewhere you may be 

able to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer elector and vote 

in both areas. 

To check your eligibility, visit the portal at electionz. 

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

enrol, once in each Council area, no matter how many 

properties you own in that area. 

In these cases you can still enrol and vote but you will 

need to cast a special vote. 

To request special voting papers contact the Council on 

0800 SELWYN (735 996) or email electoral.officer@ 

selwyn.govt.nz 

You can also call in to the Council offices or any Selwyn 

library to pick up and complete the special voting papers. 

What you need to know 

Voting closes 12 midday 

Saturday 8 October 

Post by Tuesday 4 October 

Or drop in a ballot box at Council 

facilities until Saturday 8 October 

Find more info at 

selwyn.govt.nz/elections 

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Where can you post your vote in Selwyn? 

At Council facilities 

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

• ROLLESTON COUNCIL OFFICES – Norman Kirk Drive 

• TE ARA ĀTEA – Tennyson Street 

• DARFIELD LIBRARY – South Terrace 

• LEESTON LIBRARY – Messines Street 

• LINCOLN LIBRARY – Gerald Street 

• SELWYN AQUATIC CENTRE – Broadlands Drive 

• SELWYN SPORTS CENTRE – Broadlands Drive 

• WEST MELTON COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTRE – West Coast Road 

• ROLLESTON COMMUNITY CENTRE – Rolleston Drive 

• LINCOLN EVENT CENTRE – Meijer Drive 

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

At any NZ Post postal centre or postbox 

Check the locations on the map for a NZ Post postbox near you. 

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

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

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

• ROLLESTON – Rolleston Square | Chaucer Street | Izone | Faringdon 

• WEST MELTON – Weedons Ross Road 

• SPRINGSTON – Ellesmere Junction Road 

• LINCOLN – Gerald Street | University 

• TAI TAPU – Christchurch Akaroa Road 

• PREBBLETON – Springs Road 

• BURNHAM – Freyburgh Road 

• DUNSANDEL – Main South Road 

• DOYLESTON – Leeston Road 

• LEESTON – High Street | Pharmacy 

• SOUTHBRIDGE – High Street 

• KIRWEE – Main West Coast Road 

• DARFIELD – South Terrace | Kimberley Road | Bangor Road 

• COALGATE – Bridge Street 

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• GLENTUNNEL – Philip Street 

• HORORATA – Bealey Road 

• SHEFFIELD – West Coast Road 

• WADDINGTON – West Coast Road 

• SPRINGFIELD – West Coast Road 

• ARTHURS PASS – Village 

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

Post by Tuesday 4 October to make sure your vote is received by closing date. 

At a local pop-up location 

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

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

or at facebook.com/SelwynDistrictCouncil. 

VOTING CLOSES AT 12 MIDDAY, SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER. 

Pop-up dates and locations 

Bring your completed voting papers to one of our pop-up l 

• SAT 24 SEP 

• SAT 24 SEP 

• SUN 25 SEP 

• SUN 25 SEP 

• 27–29 SEP 

• SAT 1 OCT 

• SAT 1 OCT 

• SUN 2 OCT 

• SUN 2 OCT 

Lincoln Farmers Market, 10am–1pm 

Leeston Fresh Choice, 2–5pm 

Rolleston New World, 1–4pm 

West Melton Four Square 1–4pm 

Lincoln University Students Association 

Leeston Market, 9.30am–12.30pm 

Prebbleton Fresh Choice, 1–4pm 

Lincoln New World, 1–4pm 

West Melton Community Market, 9.30am 

Check our website or facebook.com/SelwynDistrictCoun 

changes, cancellations or additional events.


Arthur’s Pass 

Ward maps are available at 

selwyn.govt.nz/elections 

Castle Hill 

Lake Coleridge 

Springfield 

Lake Coleridge 

Sheffield 

Waddington 

Waimakariri River 

Whitecliffs 

Glentunnel 

Coalgate 

Darfield 

Kirwee 

West Melton 

Hororata 

Rolleston 

Prebbleton 

ns 

ur pop-up locations. 

m–1pm 

m 

Rakaia River 

Dunsandel 

Springston 

Lincoln 

Tai Tapu 

4pm 

ssociation 

.30pm 

4pm 

Doyleston 

Leeston 

Lake Ellesmere 

(Te Waihora) 

rket, 9.30am–1pm 

Southbridge 

istrictCouncil for any 

Rakaia Huts 

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Who am I voting for? 

In Selwyn, elections are being held for the following roles: 

• The mayor (elected ‘at large’ – across the entire district) 

• 10 councillors across four wards 

• 5 Malvern Community Board members, elected 

across three subdivisions 

(Note: no election is required in the Hawkins 

and West Melton subdivisions, as the number of 

candidates matched the number of vacancies.) 

• Environment Canterbury constituency member/s. 

Candidates in Selwyn council areas are listed below. 

MAYOR 

Sam Broughton 

Calvin Payne (Know Payne-Know Gain) 

Bill Woods 

MALVERN WARD 

Andrea Clemens (Independent) 

Jenny Gallagher 

Lydia Gliddon (Independent) 

Bob Mugford (Independent) 

Samantha Samuel 

Samuel Wilshire 

ROLLESTON WARD 

Phil Dean 

Sophie McInnes 


Moneel Pratap (Your life is my life – Independent) 

Nicole Reid 

Mel Stenhouse (Independent) 

ELLESMERE WARD 

Elle Archer (Independent) 

Shane Ngapou O Te Hahi Epiha (Independent) 

Elizabeth Mundt (Independent) 

SPRINGS WARD 

Dave Colloty (Independent) 

Debra Hasson (Independent) 

Malcolm Lyall 

Grant Miller 

TAWERA SUBDIVISION 

Sean Ellis 

Vicky Frost 

Bill Woods 

HAWKINS SUBDIVISION 

NO ELECTION REQUIRED 

Ken May 

Sharn Nu’u 

WEST MELTON SUBDIVISION 

NO ELECTION REQUIRED 


Bruce Russell 

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Find out more about candidates 

To find out more about candidates in Selwyn elections visit selwyn.govt.nz/elections 

• You can find contact details which are provided by the candidates. 

• You can also see their photo and official profile statement, if provided. 

Voters can find additional information on candidates by searching in news media and social media. 

Many candidates have also contributed information to the independent site Policy.nz 

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

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

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

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

What ward are you in? 

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

check our Selwyn wards maps page at selwn.govt.nz/elections. 

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

has changed. The former Selwyn Central Ward has been replaced by the Rolleston Ward, and West Melton is now 

part of the Malvern Ward. 

Why should I vote? 

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

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

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

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

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

district continues to prosper. 

The Council also builds and maintains the essential infrastructure to provide transport and roading, water, 

wastewater and stormwater, rubbish, organics and recycling services, and we provide vital civil defence support 

in emergencies. 

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

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

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

Make sure your vote counts and have your say in these elections. 

Vote for your future. 

Voting closes 12 midday Saturday 8 October 

For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/elections


CELEBRATING 

25 YEARS 

IN BUSINESS 

HUGE SPECIALS 

GREAT DISCOUNTS 

9th 

to 25th 



HURRY! SALE ENDS 

Sunday 25th September 2022 

913 Shands Road 

Just south of the Selwyn Road / Shands Road intersection 

T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

Keep up to date on Allwood news through our Facebook or 

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www.allwood.co.nz 

View our services online now: www.allwood.co.nz


CeLeBraTinG 

25 Years in Business 

CiTrus 

Various grades, good specials 

DeCiDuOus aZaLeas 

FruiT Trees 

neW seasOn Trees aVaiLaBLe 

sTanDarDs 

WERE $165 

nOW $100 

WERE $49.50 

nOW $35 

Good range, selling fast 

rHODODenDrOns 

Several varieties 

maGnOLias 

DeCiDuOus anD eVerGreen 

$59.50 GRADE 

nOW $45 

Several varieties & sizes 

All discounted 

LOCaTiOn: 

913 Shands Road, Christchurch | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

Open Tues TO Fri - 9.00am TO 4.30pm | saT & sun - 10.00am TO 4.00pm


9th to 25th 

september 2022 

HuGe ranGe of TREES 

and ShRubS vaRying 

SizES, aLL DisCOunTeD 

HurrY! 

saLe enDs 

sunday 25th 

september 2022 

smaLL sHruBs 

HeDGinG pLanTs 

naTiVes 

Good range, all discounted 

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WeepinG siLVer pear 

DapHne 

$165 GRADE 

nOW $125 

TOpiarY sTanDarDs 

• Portuguese Laurels 

• Bay Laurels 

• Michelia 

• Russian Olive 

• Robinia Mop Top 

• Liquidamber Gumball 

• Kilmarnock Willows 

• Flowering Cherries 

WERE $89.50 

nOW $70 

www.allwood.co.nz 

Check out our specials: 

allwood Trees

1.8m High Timber Fence. 

Set back 3m from 

1-Ma ip 

Bruce Bretchill 

Boundary. 

3-As rh 2-Vi od 3-As ca 2-As rh 

plicatum Pink Beauty Olivia 

9-Heu 

Decorative Stone Chip 

Letterbox with Plaster 

Finish to match House. 

2-Heu 2-Pi go 

2-As rh 

1500 

HP 

750 

2-Tr ja 

3-Pi go 

56.841sqm 

700 

20.78sqm 

600 

900 

500 


LAnDsCApe 

prOJeCTs 

2310 

Let Allwood 

transform 

your property. 

Our services 

include: 

• Consultations 

• Delivery and 

planting 

• Garden 

maintenance 

• Soft landscape 

plans 

• Quotations 

Grass 165 sqm H4 Timber 165 m Bark mulch 120 sqm 

Concrete 105.326 sqm 

Stone Chip 15.8 sqm 

LAnDsCApe pLAn eXAmpLe 

31.08m BOUNDARY 

ROAD 

17.58m BOUNDARY 

1000 

1200 

4000 

2800 

1200 

1750 

Prunus Thundercloud 

1-Vi od 1-Cra pa sc 

Viburnum plicatum Pink Beauty 

1.8m High Timber Fence. Decorative Stone Chip 

With Single Access Gateway. 

Please note new fence layout option to 

Set back 3m from 

Increase usable space 

Boundary. 

3-Ma st 

Vulcan 

500 

5-As ca 

Transnokoensis 1.8m centers 

3-Fe ap 

1200 

2-Ma st 

Koban Dori 

11.83sqm 

400 900 500 

Rear Retaining Wall. 

500 3000 

1-Pr sh 

1-Pr sh 

1050 

Relocate Heatpump Unit in 

behind fence.. 

Please note: Driveway measurements 

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less than initial 58.29sqm allowance on 

plan, have also included saw cuts at 

700mm centers with central line from 

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New Property 

ID Qty Latin Name 

As ca 8 Assorted Camellia 

As rh 7 Assorted Rhodos 

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Heu 11 Heuchera 

Ma ip 1 Malus ioensis plena 

Ma st 5 Magnolia Cleopatra 

Pi go 5 Pittosporum Golfball 

Pr sh 2 Prunus Shirotae 

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LOCATiOn: 

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Open Tues TO Fri - 9.00Am TO 4.30pm | sAT & sun - 10.00Am TO 4.00pm

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Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 21ST SePTemBeR, 2022 

Turn the corner 

An incredible example of luxurious living in a central location. This 

secret garden of eden is tucked away out of sight amongst the 

already sought-after large properties in Rolleston. This property 

is a well established 317sqm home that boasts more than the 

rest. Large grand hallways and a fantastic flow offering those 

looking for that higher end home the chance to own something 

rather special. We have an amazing tiled entryway with over 

height ceilings and oversized hallways. The living/dining/kitchen 

all complement each other and has an abundance of space to live, 

entertain, socialise or relax in your private sanctuary. 

The property has 4 fantastic sized bedrooms with the master 

having a large walk-through wardrobe and highly fitted out 

ensuite hosting double vanity, spa bath, twin headed shower and 

underfloor heating. The master bedroom and two living spaces 

all open up onto the large, and I mean large, outdoor entertaining 

area that captures the sun all day and has cover if you need. 

Not only is this property a site to behold but it sits on the 

most spectacular landscaped 6009m2 section that is simply 

breathtaking. Towards the rear of the home, we are also excited 

to bring you an additional 4 car garage with single phase power, 

an enclosure for those that have large caravans or motorhomes, 

an additional triple car garage that has been converted into 

a workshop with triple phase power and it even hosts a fully 

consented annex attached. 

This property must be seen to appreciate and is viewing 

by appointment only, if you would like to view please 

contact Greg today!!!! 

For a private viewing and/or a full information pack 

on this listing please contact Greg Brockbank on 

greg.brockbank@raywhite.com 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

Listing ID: RLL30717 

Price : By Negotiation 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston 

Greg Brockbank 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 262 9761 

1061 Goulds Road, Rolleston 

Viewing: By appointment 

Our new office at 

Prebbleton Village 

is now OPEN! 

Call in and see us for all your Real Estate needs 

Proudly locally owned & operated 

Rolleston - Lincoln - West Melton - Prebbleton 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Selwyn's largest locally owned & operated 

property management company 

Paul Clement 

Business Development Manager 

bdm.redchili@raywhite.com 

027 522 8210 

Warner Wilson 

Business Development Manager 

redchili.bdm@raywhite.com 

027 212 9619 

Cara Callister 

Manager/ Property Manager 

Debbie Drewett 

Senior Property Manager 

Lucy Campbell 

Senior Property Manager 

Erica Afonso 

Property Manager 

Olly Drew 

Property Manager 

Call or email Paul or Warner for a free rental appraisal 

Rolleston | West Melton | Lincoln | Prebbleton 

rwrolleston.co.nz | rwwestmelton.co.nz | rwlincoln.co.nz | rwprebbleton.co.nz | redchilipm.co.nz 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

Spring Real Estate Overview 

Spring is a time of growth and 

renewal, and rejuvenation. This sense 

of change is evident in the property 

market, with the gloom of winter being 

cast off and buyers keen to see what’s 

available. 

Richard Tait from Harcourts Four 

Seasons Realty comments that over the 

last two weeks, as is usual in spring, 

they have been extremely busy with 

open homes and contracts underway 

with purchasers. With plenty of listings 

and buyers, the market has a positive 

feel with buyer confidence in the 

market. 

Buyers from the North Island are still 

making the trip to this area and going 

through the open homes to see what 

is on offer. However, once they return 

home, they often realise they can get 

better value by buying a property here 

and decide to purchase in Selwyn. 

With the Selwyn median prices 

now around $750,000 to $820,000 

(excluding Prebbleton), buyers are still 

keen to list properties, despite a drop 

from previously record-high prices. 

Smaller areas like Coalgate are also 

seeing interested buyers in the Selwyn 

area. Meanwhile, with building supplies 

becoming more accessible, newbuilds 

continue to go ahead with plenty of 

options for a new home in brand new 

Selwyn subdivisions. 

Changes in the current interest rates 

may be challenging for some people. 

With reduced house prices, Richard 

advises that pre-approvals which may 

have previously been from $760,000 

to $800,000, have now decreased to 

$700,000 to $730,000. However, he 

believes people are adapting their 

lifestyles to become more attractive 

to banks for loans. Over the last three 

months, he states they have been 

“clearing car loans and credit cards” to 

get rid of debts and re-evaluating their 

lifestyle choices and budgets to be more 

presentable to banks. 

No matter what happens, sellers want 

to look after their most prized asset by 

using a good agent who will provide 

value and experience. The recent drop 

in house values and sales has sellers 

keen to go with big, well-established 

brands with an agent who reports well 

and does everything right. 

Meanwhile, buyers and sellers 

continue to benefit from Selwyn’s strong 

and confident market.

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Expansive FamilyLiving! 

Quality and design combine in this distinctive 

property which provides six bedrooms, four 

bathrooms and four car garaging! 

Versatility is entrenched in a floor plan that 

encompasses a total of six bedrooms, all 

with direct access to a bathroom. The master 

bedroom is a serene retreat, partnered by a 

generous walk-in wardrobe and elegantly 

tiled ensuite with private deck access. 

With a floor area of 385m², the home provides 

for living on a significant scale, encompassing 

a blend of family and formal spaces to great 

effect. The kitchen and adjoining scullery are 

an entertainer’s dream, clearly the hub of the 

home and overseeing the proceedings both 

inside and outside. 

The specifications are comprehensive, so your 

viewing will require ample time to appreciate 

the list of benefits. 

It’s rare to find a home that offers internal 

access four car garaging, so collectors will 

adore the extensive vehicle storage space, 

together with off street parking. 

Astute buyers will quickly grasp the rarity 

and surety of this impressive offering and act 

accordingly. Call today for further details and 

to arrange your personal inspection. 

7 Vaughan Drive - Rolleston 

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Deadline Sale: All offers presesnted on Wednesday 

5 th October at 4.00pm (unless sold prior) 

Open: Refer online for open homes times 

View: harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz ID# LN3679 

Jan Green & Ross Mitchell 

03 662 9933 

027 222 8736 | 027 222 9495 

jan.green@harcourts.co.nz 

ross.mitchell@harcourts.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Since its launch in 2008, 

the Harcourts Foundation 

has raised over $7 million! 

For more information: 

0800 789 10 11 | fourseasons@harcourts.co.nz 

harcourtsfoundation.org 

Four Seasons Realty 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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AUCTION

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Four Seasons Realty

10 

Auctions 

THIS WEEK 

Four Seasons Re 

WED 

21 SEPTEMBER 2:00 PM 

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB 

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH. 

(Unless sold prior) 

AUCTION 

Rolleston 45 Burnham School Road 

Harcourts ID: HR6091 

Andrew Sare 


LIVE AUCTION STREAM 

www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz 

AUCTION 

Kairaki 34 Featherstone Avenue 

Harcourts ID: BF37423 

AUCTION 

Avonhead 4 Brigadoon Place 


Gemma & Sue Roberts 

027 440 1282 

Jane Collins 


AUCTION 

Mairehau 44 Nancy Avenue 


AUCTION 

Clarkville 225 Heywards Road 


Mike Brown 


Mike Brown 


AUCTION 

Mairehau 2a Ethne Street 


AUCTION 

Ilam 2/4 Farnham Place 


Andrew Sare 


Jeremy Andrews & Tarcille Roffey 

021 969 425 | 021 512 661 

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AUCTION 

Bryndwr 23 Colwyn Street 


AUCTION 

St Albans 2/46 Trafalgar Street 

Harcourts ID: BF37437 

Steve Alfeld 

021 024 02528 

Glen Young 

022 493 7037 

AUCTION 

Rangiora 58 Ivory Street 

Harcourts ID: RG9840 

Linda Veitch 

027 512 9261 

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Fernside 577 Oxford Road Hillmorton 111 Halswell Road Christchurch 13/318 Barbadoes Street Loburn 30 Yaxleys Road Hornby 2/359 Main South Road 

Your home for local property 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Four Seasons Realty

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NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Coalgate 9 James Street 

Darfield 2915 West Coast Road 

Designed with distinction 

4 2 2 1 3 

Quality bare land property 

Substantial 330sqm (more or less) home with multiple 

living areas. Four double bedrooms (master with 

ensuite/WIR), family bathroom, separate toilet, walkthrough 

laundry. Well-appointed kitchen and 

spacious open plan dining/family area. Separate 

lounge with flow to covered Kwila deck. Double 

glazed, heat pump, log burner (wet back), HRV, heat 

transfer and solar hot water. Generous storage 

capacity, study/office and internal access triple-car 

garage. Large 1,410sqm (more or less) fenced section, 

off-street parking, garden shed and established 

gardens. 

Price by Negotiation 

Phone for viewing times 

Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877 

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

This approximately 59-hectare (subject to survey) 

bare land property is well utilised for grazing dairy 

cows and growing a variety of crops. The majority of 

the property is irrigated from a centre pivot and the 

water supply is sourced from Central Plains Water Ltd. 

With a base line of 84.7 combined with a solid fertiliser 

history and positioned in a sought-after location just 

minutes from Kirwee and Darfield, this picturesque 

Selwyn landscape is an opportunity that is hard to 

ignore. 

bayleys.co.nz/5519288 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

12pm, Wed 28 Sep 2022 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 

Ben Turner 027 530 1400 

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz 

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 


NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Le Bons Bay 1 Le Bons Valley Road 

Historic hideaway 

Steeped in history and serving up considerable options, this 4.0440ha (more or less) block of land nestled in the 

exceptionally private and picturesque valley of Le Bons Bay offers a unique opportunity not to be missed. Capable 

of accommodating up to 16 people, the property can effortlessly cater to a crowd and will be welcomed by those 

hosting guests who regularly travel to this popular destination over the summertime. 

Constructed in the 1960s and spanning 149sqm (more or less), the fully furnished primary residence is showered in 

sunshine and showcases original rimu flooring and a log burner which contribute elements of traditional charm to 

the interior. Four bedrooms are assisted by two bathrooms, while the central living zone is considerately placed. 


4.044ha 4 1 2 


1pm, Wed 5 Oct 2022 

View by appointment 

Sarah Eastmond 027 234 2607 

sarah.eastmond@bayleys.co.nz 

Chris Mangels 021 725 350 

chris.mangels@bayleys.co.nz 

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

bayleys.co.nz

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Rolleston 74 Haymakers Crescent 

Lawn bowls anyone? Perfection on 4,958sqm 

Located in the rarely available, but highly sought after Coles Fields subdivision, this near new five double bedroom 

home is situated on a 4,958sqm manicured to perfection section. The property includes a 98sqm alarmed shed, 

ideal for all the essential toys. This very high-quality home has a large kitchen/living area plus a separate lounge. The 

kitchen is spacious and includes a large walk-in butler's pantry, stone benchtops and top-quality appliances, 

including an induction hob. The five bedrooms are all true doubles, master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and 

ensuite. Heating this home is a breeze with two separate ducted heat pump systems plus a log fire. All the internal 

walls are fully insulated ensuring a very warm, energy-efficient home. A large north-facing patio area is accessed 

from all the living areas, allowing for the best indoor/outdoor flow - ideal for entertaining and true family living. 

5 2 2 6 

For Sale offers invited over $1,990,000 


Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz 



Rolleston 102 Paige Place 

Ideal location for lifestyle living 

If privacy, peace and quiet are what you are looking for in your search for a four-hectare lifestyle property, then 102 

Paige Place is your dream location. Set amongst a manageable, sheltered and established garden on some of the 

most elite soils in Canterbury, is this four double bedroom home including two ensuites and two spacious living 

areas. The kitchen, positioned to catch the morning sun, includes a large walk-in pantry, granite benchtops and a 

large freestanding oven with a gas hob. The kitchen, living and dining area are open plan, that also opens out to the 

sheltered patio area. Located in the separate lounge is a log burner with wetback, ensuring a warm cosy home 

throughout the colder months. Three of the four bedrooms open out to the garden and lawn via double doors, 

giving these rooms a real connection to the outdoors. 

4 2 3 2 

For Sale offers invited over $1,590,000 

View by appointment 

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 




bayleys.co.nz

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Rolleston 32 Navy Loop 

Sunny, spacious and secluded 

Situated on an expansive and sunny 783sqm corner site, within a secluded loop, this home is perfectly positioned 

within the highly desirable Levi Park. Comprising of four well-proportioned bedrooms, all with generous storage 

and two spacious tiled bathrooms to service. The master includes a double basin and an all-important walk-in-robe, 

while the family bathroom plays host to a generous-sized bathtub. An additional two separate toilets and laundry 

adds to the functionality of the home, while a separate study nook provides a designated space for the studious. The 

kitchen is the hub of the home with vast bench space, ample storage, a desirable 90cm oven and the practicality of a 

walk-in pantry for all your culinary needs. Both large living spaces open out to a sun-soaked patio, perfect for 

summer BBQs or morning coffee. 

4 2 2 2 



View Sun 2.30-3pm 

Ella Vink 027 326 9230 ella.vink@bayleys.co.nz 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 6 Nicolau Avenue 

Central location and vendor motivation 

Practical, modern living and a central location are two things that immediately come to mind when thinking about 6 

Nicolau Avenue. Warm and welcoming, the interconnected living spaces are bathed in all-day sun; and the modern 

and contemporary kitchen, complete with a walk-in pantry and quality appliances, provides for ease of entertaining 

at the heart of the home. Stacker sliding doors lead effortlessly to the north-facing rear garden and patio; the 

perfect place to soak up the sun in the upcoming Summer months. Two bedrooms are complemented by a central 

family bathroom and toilet, with the master bedroom benefitting from a walk-in robe and ensuite. Situated in an 

exceptionally convenient location within close proximity to Rolleston College, Foster Park and Selwyn Aquatic 

Centre, this near-new three-bedroom home certainly gets a big 'tick' for location. 

3 1 2 2 

Price by Negotiation 

View 12-12.30pm Sun 25 Sep 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 




bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 718 Selwyn Road 

Brand new and beautiful 

If design, style and an enviable list of features are on your list, then this stunning brand new home should be at the 

top of it. Contrasting tones throughout the home including the crisp white and warm wood palette provides an air of 

sophistication in the kitchen, which is further complemented by stone benchtops, a double fridge space, quality 

appliances and a spacious walk-in pantry. Multiple sliding doors from the dining and living areas providing an 

effortless flow to the private, sun-drenched patios and deceptively-spacious rear garden. Four generously 

proportioned bedrooms, the master with a spacious walk-in robe and ensuite, are sure to cater to sleeping 

arrangements; whilst a central family bathroom, complete with a freestanding bath and lovely tiled shower, allows 

for convenient everyday living. This stunning, brand-new home is ready and waiting for a new owner...will it be you? 

4 2 2 2 


4pm, Tue 4 Oct 2022 

View 2-2.30pm Sun 25 Sep 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 




NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 764 Selwyn Road 

Spacious with sought-after garaging 

Spread across an expansive 260sqm footprint, this fabulous four-bedroom home ensures there will be no shortage 

of size or space. The well-specified kitchen at the heart of the home is sure to cater easily for any entertaining or 

family occasions. Boxed ceilings in the living area and separate lounge further enhance the feeling of spaciousness 

in the home, both of which provide an effortless flow to the extensive Kwila deck and private rear garden. Modern 

and contemporary styling continues throughout the home, which extends to the main bathroom with a stunning 

tiled shower and freestanding bath with a tiled feature wall. The expansive master suite benefits from a large walk-in 

robe and ensuite with a tiled shower. Every aspect of this home has been carefully considered, with additional 

features including multiple heat pumps, an irrigation system, an abundance of storage as well as attic storage. 

4 2 2 3 



View 2.45-3.15pm Sun 25 Sep 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 




bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING 

Tai Tapu 10 Carters Road 

Often sought, seldom available 

Blending classic craftsmanship with refined styling, this post-quake Queenslander-style residence sits within a very 

sheltered and private 9.89 hectares close to Tai Tapu and Lincoln amenities. The home enjoys expansive views over 

the property to the Southern Alps. Beyond the electronic entrance gates the outdoor highlights include a lime chip 

drive, paved BBQ and alfresco dining area, sweeping lawns, stylish plantings and vegetable beds. Rich dark soils and 

an irrigation consent ensures production and options. Those with horses will appreciate the 60x30m professionally 

designed all-weather dressage arena. A seven-bay utility shed with workshop and three-phase power, cattle yards, 

three-bay hay shed and a calving barn are further features. Elevating the property's appeal is the easy commute into 

the city. Considerably sized, this lifestyle property is bound to leave a lasting impression. 


4 2 2 2 


1pm, Thu 13 Oct 2022 


Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 


FOUR LARGE 

PREMIUM 

SECTIONS 

900SQM EACH 

Offers/Enquiries over $248,000 

Darfield Estates, Telegraph Road, 

Darfield 

From families to retirees, Darfield Estates offers 

a premium lifestyle at an affordable price compared 

with other nearby towns. Don’t miss your opportunity 

to secure a wonderful 900sqm (more or less) residential 

section. Superbly located within walking distance to the 

thriving township of Darfield and just a short commute 

to Rolleston or Christchurch, everything you will ever 

need is within easy reach but still far enough away to 

enjoy the rural values and country atmosphere. With 

titles expected to be issued in December you can start 

planning your dream home today. 

Contact Jo or Adrienne for more information. 

Darfield Lot 4 Darfield Estates 

Enquiries over $248,000 

bayleys.co.nz/5518521 






Jo McIntosh | 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

Adrienne Goodeve | 021 977 877 

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz 






Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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SELLING 

RURAL 

PROPERTY 

WITH BAYLEYS 

Local knowledge trusted advice. 

With two decades of experience as real estate 

professionals and local Selwyn residents for over 40 years, 

our success and dedication to the sale of rural property 

in Selwyn and Central Canterbury has been proven time 

and time again. We are delighted to be part of the Bayleys 

country team selling more farmland in New Zealand than 

any other agency. 

With connections to an extensive network of real estate 

professionals, with buyers across the country, we know 

that selling rural property is a specialised process that 

requires unique skills and experience. And we are qualified 

to provide you with comprehensive local knowledge, 

advice and specialised assistance throughout the process. 

Let’s work together. 

Andrew Taylor | 027 435 5930 


Chris Flanagan | 027 433 4657 

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz 

bayleysselwyn.co.nz 


Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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success is no secret 

We have it printed on the back of every 

one of our business cards. 

2022 REINZ Awards for Excellence 

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Finalists 

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When results matter, you’ll want to talk to us 0800 367 5263 


Darfield 13 Piako Drive 

Style & Grace with Plenty of Space 

Generously sized resting at the end of a sealed, tree-fringed drive where a formal entrance hints at the opulence lying inside. 

Over 320+ squares (approximately) of relaxed livability and versatile spaces promoting opportunities for high-calibre 

hospitality. 

• Open plan kitchen, dining, living, plus separate lounge 

• Office, separate laundry, alfresco outdoor living 

• Three heat-pumps, log burner, under-tile heating 

• Established 7018sqm section (incl ROW) 

• Three-bay shed with separate access way 

An impressively spacious and elegant residence possessing an added element of luxury and decadence. 

View at the open home or by private appointment. For further information contact Amy or Shar today. 

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

4 3 2 4 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 29th September, 2022 at 

11.00am, (unless sold prior) 

View Sun 25 Sep 2.00 - 2.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/DFL107626 

Amy Jones 

M 021 077 9945 

Shar Simôn 

M 027 555 0654 

E amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

E shar@pb.co.nz

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Darfield 761 Homebush Road 

Family Lifestyle Living - 1 ha 

Only 5 mins from the service centre of Darfield and an easy commute to Christchurch this is your opportunity to escape the 

hustle of town and city living. Four bedroom home with open plan living, kitchen, dining in a sheltered and well maintained 

setting. Healthy homes approved with excellent heating via two log burners and a heat pump. Fresh paint and new carpet 

mean you simply move in and start enjoying country living. A special feature of the property is the original and well 

maintained ploughmans cottage and attached self contained sleepout. Garaging is well catered for with a double skyline 

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 

title but can be rented until settlement. Deadline closing midday Thursday 29th September 2022. 

4 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 29th September, 2022 at 12.00pm 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/DFL101688 

Matt Collier 

M 027 205 6626 

E mattc@pb.co.nz 

Leeston 15 Market Street 

Your search ends here! 

If a permanent material, first home set on a family sized section, well located within walking distance of Leeston township, has 

been on your search list then your search ends here! The fully fenced, private section is fantastically established and as you 

enter through the front gate you are struck by a wonderful feeling of space and privacy. This 170m2, 3 bedroom brick home 

has fantastic bones and offers a fabulous opportunity for someone to move in and enjoy living whilst putting their own touch 

on this home. This home enjoys a good sized open plan lounge and dining area with large windows and is light and bright and 

enjoys all day sun. To add to this, this home has a fantastic conservatory/sunroom which provides an additional living area, 

space for the kids, or just a space to relax and enjoy the afternoon sun. The kitchen links perfectly with the open plan dining 

room and features good bench space, a breakfast bar and great storage/cupboards. The master bedroom is spacious and 

features both large wardrobes and additional storage space. The two remaining bedrooms are good sized, double rooms with 

robes and the home also features a modernised bathroom. 


3 1 1 2 

For Sale Buyers $589,000+ 

View Sun 25 Sep 2.15 - 2.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU108194 

Chris Moore 

M 027 288 0563 

Angela Hunt 


E chris.moore@pb.co.nz 

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Leeston 10 Vitruvius Way 

Bring the cricket bat! 

Perfectly positioned on a sunny and spacious 978m2 section this 4 bedroom home built in 2017 will ensure your 

family's summer months and beyond are well-and-truly sorted! With a clever design on its side making the most of all 

available space you will enjoy the functionality of the open-plan living, dining and brilliant size kitchen with excellent 

bench space. The home offers 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite & WIR) with the 4th smaller bedroom being 

conveniently located close to the front door, just perfect for the home office option. The well-appointed family 

bathroom is light, bright and positioned in a functional spot for the home. With a double internal access garage with 

an insulated door, a ducted heat pump system and double-glazed windows, this sunny home will be comfortable all 

year round. The fully-fenced, low-maintenance but exceptionally spacious section is a selling point of the home, giving 

you more time and space to enjoy your summer BBQs. There are vegetable planters, a sand-pit for the kids, a sturdy 

garden shed, an enclosed concrete pad; excellent for a dog run or possible additional shed and even a parking spot for 

the caravan or boat! And. for entertaining in any season, you have the added bonus of a quality covered outdoor area 

due to be installed just in time for Summer! Located in popular Monticello with wide tree-lined streets. 


4 2 1 2 


View Sun 25 Sep 12.30 - 1.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU108159 

Sarah Yeates 

M 027 447 2719 P 03 929 0306 

E sarahy@pb.co.nz 

Andy Ayyar 


E andy.ayyar@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Thinking of 

selling and need 

a Rural/Lifestyle 

Consultant? 

I’m thrilled to 

announce my new 

position as a Rural/Lifestyle 

Consultant with Property Brokers in Selwyn. 

Simon grew up in the Manawatu and spent his formative adult years employed in the 

Dairy industry managing dairy farms in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, before returning to 

work for his family’s real estate business in Feilding. Since then, Simon has been involved in 

residential and lifestyle developments throughout the Manawatu where he gained a thorough 

understanding of the processes and procedures of subdividing along with all the options 

subdivisions provide. He has a natural talent for clear communication, displays much empathy 

and understanding with people, supported with keen organisational skills, incredible motivation 

and enthusiasm, always articulated through a positive attitude and infectious personality. 

Simon, his wife Penny and one-year-old son Archie have moved down to the Canterbury region 

to be closer to family and enjoy everything the South Island has to offer while embracing his 

new position as a rural consultant in Selwyn. 

If you’re looking to buy or sell, 

call me today! 

Simon Anderson 

Simon Rural/Lifestyle Consultant 


E simon.anderson@pb.co.nz 

Penny P.A to Simon Anderson 

M 027 785 6688 

pb.co.nz 


PB062813


Rolleston 153 Curraghs Road 

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ROLLESTON-YOU BETCHA !! 

For those of you who have been crying out for a home and land close to Weedons School look no further than 153 Curraghs 

Road. Located on the corner of Curraghs and Maddisons Roads this 240m2 Summerhill Stone home has had considerable 

modernisation inside with a beautiful new kitchen and bathroom. Painted in neutral colours throughout and with new carpet 

as well the home beckons one thing "To Just Move In And Enjoy". A separate roomy laundry and a sizeable garage will 

contribute to the properties popularity. A massive deck sets the scene for summer entertainment and a designated children's 

play area on the big roomy lawn are all features of this property. There is also approximately 120m2 of garaging for the home 

handy man or woman. There are fenced areas where cattle and sheep currently roam. The property has its own septic tank 

and well. 

3 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 29th September, 2022 at 3.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View Sun 25 Sep 11.00 - 12.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROL105490 

Justin Le Lievre 

M 022 628 1306 

E justinl@pb.co.nz 

Rolleston 6 Archie Lane 

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION 

You will be impressed from the moment you step into the welcoming entranceway of this stunning 224sqm home that is 

positioned to catch all day sun in what could be one of Rolleston's best locations. Rating five stars for street appeal with its 

contemporary colours you will want to make this property your own from the moment you arrive. Carefully crafted with Brick 

and Cedar cladding this home offers instant attraction. Positioned for all day sun and comprising of 224m2 this home offers 

quality at every turn from the welcoming entranceway leading through to the chefs kitchen with its stone benchtops, quality 

appliances and an oversupply of storage options and beyond to the spacious family dining/living area which opens out onto 

an expansive entertaining area with Kwila deck perfect for all seasons. Servicing the four generous bedrooms are two 

bathrooms and separate toilet which win best in class with extensive tiling, quality fittings with the spacious master bedroom 

ensuite boasting a large double sized tiled shower and his and hers vanity unit for extra luxury. 


4 2 2 2 


View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/LEU108882 

Cameron McRae 

M 027 769 6696 

E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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you great results! 

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on 0800 367 5263 to book your FREE 

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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

3 Lucca Crescent, Rolleston 

2 Chilton Drive, Rolleston 

DeaDLine SaLe 

Polished to Perfection! 

Constructed in 2020 and still bearing the quality stamp of 

a new home, this 176 sqm 3 bedroom home is sited on a 

494sqm corner site offering considerable curb appeal without 

the onerous upkeep. A striking exterior with a sleek colour 

scheme throughout creates a contemporary elegance with 

a superbly styled kitchen & spacious open-plan living & 

entertaining space. The sliding door leads you out to a fully 

fenced, low maintenance backyard to which you could easily 

add your own flair. A double garage with internal access and 

integrated laundry rounds out the floor plan, while off-street 

parking is another bonus. This beautiful home is now vacant 

and waiting for you to move in and call it home! 

Contact Mike now to get the ball rolling! 

**All offers to be presented 3pm, Sept 28th (unless sold prior) 

OfferS Over $759,000 

Summertime Sanctuary! 

Step inside and be impressed! This 3 bedroom family home is beautifully presented and offers so many extras 

that you really need to view to appreciate all that is on offer! The contemporary centre for everyday living is 

the polished kitchen which naturally interacts with the dining space that sits beneath feature lighting while the 

relaxed lounge lies beyond. Exceptionally crafted for outdoor entertaining, the louvre-topped patio flows from 

the living area and turns its attention to the inviting outdoor fire, which doubles as a pizza oven. The bedrooms 

are accompanied by two sleek bathrooms whilst the two heat pumps and DVS system ensure comfort all year 

round. The fully fenced and irrigated 429sqm section also contains a VegeBox for homegrown produce and an 

internal access double garage for everyday convenience. This quiet pocket of Rolleston is exceptionally accessible 

to countless amenities, making it a perfect fit for a vast range of buyers. Contact Mike today for more information 

on how to make this your new home. 

Deadline Sale : All offers to be presented 3pm Oct 13th (unless sold prior) 

17 Ragley Way, Rolleston 

enquirieS Over $589,000 

easy Care, easy Living! 

Appealing throughout, this 2 bedroom home is well sited 

for the sun and is a blank canvas for you to add your own 

touches! Well presented and neutral throughout, you can 

just move in and enjoy! Fully fenced with a single internal 

access garage & off street parking, this property is ideal for 

downsizers, first home buyers and investors alike. 

Young families will love the Hartford Crescent park only 

being a minute down the road! Faringdon is a desirable 

enclave with its own selection of shops and schooling, while 

wider Rolleston is just minutes away by car and offers a 

plethora of amenities ensuring all you could need is within 

easy reach. 

Enjoy the easy life, and contact Mike if you wish to receive 

additional information. 

68 rolleston Drive, rolleston 

0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

Mike Goatley 

027 249 5561 

Wade Goatley 

027 749 6468 

Shane Jarvis 

022 130 0766 

Wayne Mcfarlane 

027 337 6093 

Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008) 

For great results 

and a “hassle-free 

experience” 

Call Julz or Tony today! 

*GST, admin & minimum fee apply 

Total Realty Ltd, MREINZ Licensed 

Agent REAA 2008 

Negotiable Over $459,000 



By Negotiation 

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102 Pacific Drive 

Rakaia Huts 

Deadline Sale: All offers presented Wednesday 

28 September 2022, 12noon (Unless sold 

prior). 

• 3 double bedrooms 

• Open plan living Sunny conservatory, log 

burner, some double glazing throughout 

• Lagoon views, easycare section 

• Greenhouse, woodshed, lock up storage 

shed, carport 

• Section size: 475m2 

• 1920s cottage 

Open Home: Mon: 26 Sept 

2022, 1-1.30pm 

Call Julz Evans 

027 393 6472 

22 Ocean View Place 

Rakaia Huts 

Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac is this 

fabulous, spacious and modern home. 

• 3 Double bedrooms - master with ensuite 

and large walk in robe plus heat pump 

• Floor area: 197m2 / Section size: 800m2 

• Separate study 

• Log burner / heat pump / HRV / electric 

hot water plus solar 

• Large laundry with 3rd toilet and basin 

plus great storage 

• 4 car garage 

• Built up vege gardens 




027 393 6472 

27 Ocean View Place 

Rakaia Huts 

This spacious, sunny home with amazing 

elevated rural views and all day sun, has 

recently been renovated and is all set up 

and running for a Bed and Breakfast income 

opportunity. 

With the two private living layouts, upstairs 

and downstairs, both with their own separate 

entrances, this lovely home could also 

accommodate two families coming together. 

• Mostly double glazed 

• Floor area: 300m2 

• Section size: 810m2 




027 393 6472 

Selwyn Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Tony Whalley - 027 448 2625 

Just makes total sense - 0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz 

36 Foxbridge Lane 

Lincoln 

This immaculate contemporary home is an 

absolute must-see for families who are looking to 

put down roots in a top-notch location. Set on a 

472m2 (approx) section and completed in 2018, 

this lovely home features 3 double bedrooms 

(master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe) and 

main bathroom with bath and separate toilet. The 

hub of the home is the open plan kitchen/dining/ 

living area. The perfect layout for entertaining 

guests while preparing dinner. 

Extend your living out onto the sun-trap of an 

outdoor space. 

Call Tony Whalley 

027 448 2625

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Ray White Town & Lifestyle 

7C Shilling Lane, Prebbleton 

Harcourts 

21 Byron Street, Rolleston 


16 Bronte Way, Rolleston 


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155a Lowes Road, Rolleston 

Property Brokers 

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Harcourts 

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Harcourts 

26 Michaels Road, Tai Tapu 


1694 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee 

Harcourts 

876 Selwyn Road, Rolleston 

Harcourts 





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24 Brenley Drive, Rolleston 

Bayleys Canterbury 



54 Shands Road, Hornby 


26D Kissel Street, Templeton 




54 Brenley Drive, Rolleston 




2571 Bealey Road, Horarata 


153 Curraghs Road, Rolleston 


7 alpha Way, Rolleston 


155a Lowes Road, Rolleston 


11.30 a.m. – 12.00pm 67 Station Street, Leeston 

Harcourts 

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86 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston 






6 Nicolau avenue, Rolleston 


25 Renoir Drive, Rolleston 


19a Glen Oak Drive, Kirwee 


626 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


67 Newman Road, Rolleston 


4/1299 Courtenay Road, Kirwee 


1352 Tramway Road, Dunsandel 


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70 Rossington Drive, West Melton 


12 The Mews, Lincoln 


21 Newbrook Terrace, Darfield 


26 Edward Street, Lincoln 


9 Barley Mow, Leeston 


26 Michaels Road, Tai Tapu 


28 Territory Street, Rolleston 


63 Shepherd ave, West Melton 


6 Greenan Place, Doyleston 


12 Broadway Parade, Rolleston 


30 Stanford Way, Rolleston 


128 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston 


38 Selwyn Street, Leeston 


143 Telegraph Road, Burnham 


41 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton 




15 Raptor Street, Rolleston 

Harcourts 



13 Piako Drive, Darfield 


8 Juniper Way, Prebbleton 


11.45am – 12.30pm 



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6 asha Close, Rolleston 


2.15pm – 2.45pm 

3 Manor Drive, Rolleston 


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18B Tosswill Road, Prebbleton 


14 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln 



Harcourts 


Harcourts 

41 Lindsay Drive, Prebbleton 

Harcourts 



28 Territory Street, Rolleston 


8 Juniper Way, Prebbleton 


6 Bruce McLaren Way, Rolleston 


1/5 Kintyre Drive, Broomfield 


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17C Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton 


18 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston 


99 Renoir Drive, Rolleston 


10 Vitruvius Way, Leeston 


63 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston 


18B Tosswill Road, Prebbleton 


26 Taita Drive, Rolleston 


129 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston 

Harcourts 


Harcourts 


Harcourts 

37 Wigmore Crescent, Rolleston 


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15 Market Street, Leeston 


1694 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee 

Harcourts 

32 Navy Loop, Rolleston 


139 Wards Road, Rolleston 


16 Russell Lilley Drive,Rolleston 




25 Fairmont Rise, West Melton 


6 Bruce McLaren Way, Rolleston 


24 Liddington Drive, Rolleston 

Harcourts 

1/5 Kintyre Drive, Broomfield 


10.30am – 11.00am 

94 Oaks Drive, Lincoln 


1.00pm – 1.30pm 

1 Colebrook Drive, Rolleston 


3.30pm – 4.00pm 

866 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston 


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

For full details of all 

Open Homes, please 

contact the Real 

Estate companies 

RAY WHITE 

Rolleston 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

West Melton 03 347 9933 

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

Lincoln 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

PROPERTY BROKERS 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 


Darfield 03 975 4506 

Leeston 03 929 0306 

Lincoln 03 595 6954 

HARCOURTS 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Hornby 03 349 9919 


Lincoln 03 662 9933 

BAYLEYS 

www.bayleys.co.nz 

Rolleston +64 3 347 9949 

Darfield +64 3 9754559 

Leeston +64 3 324 3704 

Christchurch +64 3 375 4700

Selwyn_Times: September 21, 2022

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