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• By Susan Sandys
A BURNHAM resident was
pushed backwards over an
armchair after he bravely lunged
at a burglar in his hallway.
The man, an engineer and
grandfather, lives on a lifestyle
block on Two Chain Rd. He
confronted the intruder about
12.30pm on Thursday last week.
He had returned to his house
for lunch from his backyard
workshop when he noticed the
previously locked entrance door
had been jemmied open, and timber
from its architrave was lying
on the kitchen floor.
He then realised the movement
in his master bedroom – which
he had glimpsed as he walked
towards the house – must have
been an intruder, not his partner
having unexpectedly come home
as first thought.
“My hair damn near stood on
end,” the man said.
He then walked down to the
master bedroom. The door was
closed; from the hallway, he
yelled: ‘Come out you bastard, I
know you’re in there!’
To his surprise, the intruder
then appeared in the hallway
from another bedroom. With an
armload of goods from the home,
the burglar tried to make his way
past the man.
“That’s when I was either foolish
or brave and thought ‘If I have
to do anything, I have to do it
now’. Rightly or wrongly, I lunged
at him. He kept standing, he had
greater weight than me, or greater
strength than me.”
The resident was pushed
backwards over an armchair.
The burglar continued to run out
but tripped on clothing he was
carrying, and fell to his knees.
He dropped the clothing, which
was a camouflage outfit of pants
and a jacket, as well as a bracelet
box, web camera packet, and old
leather wallet.
• Turn to page 7
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members of the public to contact them on 105. They should not approach the occupants.
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you found a burglar in your
house?
Fight or flight, as the saying
goes?
A Burnham resident took
the first option when he
surprised a burglar in his
home last week (see page 1).
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situations.
A trigger on the brain will
go one of three ways: fight
back, run, or – in the worst
case scenario – freeze. Doing
nothing is generally not a
good option.
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The Foster family is disappointed their old homestead will make way for
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The Burnham man’s reaction
was the right one for him.
Burglars generally don’t want
problems, or confrontation.
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times
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NEWS 3
‘Library’ name issue delayed till May
• By Susan Sandys
ROLLESTON residents battling
to have the word ‘library’
included in Te Ara Ātea signage
are disappointed district
councillors have not discussed
the issue this month as planned.
Rolleston Residents Association
members have been fighting
to have the word included since
they first approached district
council staff in June last year.
After staff declined their
request, they went to district
councillors directly, speaking in
the public forum of the district
council’s December meeting.
In response, district councillors
decided they would address the
issue, and ordered a staff report
that would inform their discussion.
The name issue was a major
talking point with Selwyn Times
readers, with many voicing their
opinions on whether ‘library’
should be added to Te Ara Ātea.
District council chief executive
David Ward said
at the December
meeting he
expected the
report would
be ready for the
March meeting,
David
Ward
which was held
on March 8.
Rolleston
Residents Association vice
president Jens Christensen said
he had been told prior to the
March meeting that discussion
had now been put off until the
May 10 meeting “where it will
be considered
with the council’s
bicultural and
bilingual signage
strategies.”
By this time it
would be almost
Jens
Christensen
one year since the
association first
asked district
council staff if ‘library’ could be
included on the building and
associated signage.
“It’s just unfortunate that that
takes it out to five months since
the issue was raised (at the public
forum),” Christensen said.
“I think the council could have
acted a lot quicker than that, to
be honest.”
Ward confirmed the discussion
had now been delayed
to May, as the issue was to be
considered alongside the district
council’s bicultural and bilingual
signage strategy, which was still
DISCUSSION: The
district council
will consider
adding the word
‘library’ to Te Ara
Ātea at its May
meeting when it
will also consider
a bicultural and
bilingual signage
strategy.
being developed. The strategy, in
draft form, would be presented at
the May meeting.
“The strategy is considering
the use of te reo Māori and English
on council signage, including
the scope of any proposed
changes,” Ward said.
The Selwyn Times understands
if the word ‘library’ was to be added
to signage for Te Ara Ātea, it
may also be added for the Whata
Rau building to begin construction
at Leeston next year.
Whata Rau will replace the
current Leeston Library and Service
Centre at a new site next to
Leeston Reserve. Whata Rau will
be a library and multi-purpose
facility with a community
centre, council service centre, as
well as arts, education, social and
cultural spaces.
The district council reported
in December the new name was
gifted by Te Taumutu Rūnanga.
A district council
spokeswoman said at the time
there were no plans to rebuild or
rename the district’s remaining
two libraries at Darfield and
Lincoln.
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4 Selwyn Times Wednesday March 15 2023
Explore op-shops, galleries
and events this autumn.
With the seasons changing, it’s a good time to update your wardrobe and discover new artworks to give your home a refresh.
Hit the op-shops, second-hand and vintage stores that each have their own style and retail experience, you’re bound to find
something fabulous! For op-shop opening hours and locations visit selwyn.nz/vintage.
Selwyn boasts three community art galleries in Leeston, Darfield and Lincoln. Each of which is passionate about showcasing
their local arts community while also welcoming visiting exhibitions. Make sure to check out The Artists In in Hororata for arts
and crafts made by talented locals.
Check out some of our highly anticipated events below.
Leeston Fete
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An annual event taking over the main
street of Leeston with plenty of stalls
to check out!
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Saturday 25 March
Full of exciting ringside events, food
and fun activities, this evolving show
is one not to miss.
Hororata Night Glow
Saturday 13 May
Selwyn food and wine, glowing
entertainment and your chance to walk
inside a giant cold inflated hot air balloon.
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• By Nathan Morton
HEART BEATING fast, hands
trembling, anger and adrenaline
are the words a father described
himself feeling after a near-death
experience.
Ravi Prasad was collecting
farming supplies, driving
through the country roads of
Darfield, when a large ute almost
collided with his vehicle.
Captured on his car’s dashcam,
Prasad was driving towards an
intersection when a blue ute suddenly
appeared to his left, careening
in front of him at full speed.
The ute clearly ignores any
give-way requirements and
zooms past Prasad – avoiding
a collision with his car by what
seems like centimetres.
Footage shows Prasad pull over
to the side of the road to process
what he’d just encountered, before
turning around to follow the
ute to call out the driver’s actions.
Prasad said the ute was travelling
at “very fast” speeds, making
it difficult to keep up with them.
“When I pulled ahead of them
the driver pulled into a driveway,
so I followed them again and
caught up with them,” he said.
“I asked them ‘why didn’t you
stop at the give way?’, they said
‘where’? It seemed they were
local, so they should know the
roads well . . . I told her ‘I don’t
wanna die yet, I’ve got a family to
look after’.”
Prasad said all he could
imagine was his one-year-old
daughter growing up without a
father “because of one mistake”.
“I was so overwhelmed that I
had to remove myself from that
situation and told (the driver) I’ve
got all footage on camera.”
The footage has since been
handed to police. Police were
unable to say where the inquiry
was at when contacted earlier this
week.
Prasad said the support from
the Darfield community has been
strong after he posted the footage
on a local community page.
Only a few years earlier,
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‘Scary’ close call
FRIGHTENING: Ravi Prasad was driving towards an
intersection when a blue ute careened in front of him.
according to what locals told
Prasad, a serious crash had
occurred at the same intersection
of Clinton Rd and Greendale Rd.
It prompted him to think there
was an issue with the turn.
Intersections are a focus of a
safety campaign in the district.
District councillor Elizabeth
Mundt said people can use the
council’s Snap, Send, Solve phone
app to identify intersections in
need of maintenance.
“It’s easy for people to
download. Of course, the council
can’t monitor every individual
intersection,” said Mundt.
“But there definitely are areas
that need to be addressed.”
– NZ Herald
• By Daniel Alvey
AN EX-EMPLOYEE of the
former Waitakere City Council
has warned Selwyn residents
against being merged into a
super city.
Rolleston resident
Frances Harrison
(right) worked as a
public affairs adviser
at the Waitakere City
Council before it was
swallowed up by the
Auckland super city
in 2010.
Harrison can see
history repeating
after a Christchurch
City Council submission to the
Future for Local Government
Panel. This would mean Sewlyn
and other district councils in
Canterbury would be included
in a super city, where the city
council would be the unitary
authority.
“I have first-hand experience
of the creation of a super city.
Have we learned nothing from
the debacle of Auckland?”
Harrison said.
She said before the super city
takeover the Waitakere City
Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times
NEWS 5
Selwyn residents
warned against
super city merger
Council had a good connection
with its local community but
this was lost. “The sustainable
principles that local councils
were working on were starting
to bear fruit. Businesses went
under, local cohesion
was destroyed.”
Mayor Sam
Broughton said local
voices needed to be
heard, but they could
get lost in a bigger
organisation such as a
super city.
Harrison said she
could see the city
council moving to a
super city model to
spread the cost of assets out to
ratepayers in Selwyn.
“They are not visionary, but
they must be salivating at the
idea of accessing rates from an
entire region,” she said.
Harrison felt the two councils
could work better together
without becoming a super city.
“There is certainly a lot more
room for improvement for the
two (councils) to work together,”
she said.
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6 Selwyn Times Wednesday March 15 2023
Are you looking to build your dream
home in Selwyn this year?
If so, the Build7 team would love to hear from you!
This month, we share a beautiful home we are about to start for our
lovely clients, Liz Foxwell-Canning and Rob Ingram.
Liz and Rob’s new home
Working with Build7 has taken Liz Foxwell-Canning
and Rob Ingram from despair over losing their muchloved
quake damaged villa to absolute delight in
planning a beautiful, energy efficient home.
“We had lovingly refurbished a 1910 Central
Christchurch villa and never imagined we would
have to build,” Liz says.
After discovering Build7 online, the couple went along to one of the
company’s open home events and met Build7 Sales Partner Tony
Hutchison. “We had approached a few companies and Tony was the
only person who was prepared to visit us and see how he could make
the most of our long, narrow section. We could tell he really cared
about what we had been through and understood that we wanted to
move on,” Liz says.
“Tony asked us about our lifestyle and when he presented us with the
draft concept, it was perfect. It actually felt completely overwhelming.”
Construction of Liz and Rob’s new home will start at the beginning of
April. “It has been such a fun process and we can’t wait to get into the
next stage,” Liz says.
The 112sqm three-bedroom home has been designed to maximise
a feeling of spaciousness, with high ceilings, open plan living, and a
stunning glass roof over the kitchen. The property’s well-established
gardens and trees have also been embraced with design that brings
the outdoors inside. “There are floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors,
and six-metre high cathedral ceilings,” Liz says. On the outside, the
Lunawood panelling will be painted in a striking black.
Another very important inclusion has been sustainable materials
such as bamboo flooring, thermally broken double glazing, and 16
solar panels. “It will be an energy-efficient home with beautiful design
that makes the most of the space, and it will be really warm and well
insulated,” Liz says.
“The whole process has been a dream. I love that Build7 use good
project management systems that make everything really transparent
and sophisticated, and you really feel like part of the family,” she says.
“Now, if anyone even hints that they are considering building, I say,
‘you must talk to Tony at Build7’.”
Meet our newest Canterbury sales partner
Matt Vaughan is one of our excellent Sales Partners
based in the Canterbury region. After spending 19
years living overseas, Matt and his family returned
home in 2021 and are loving their lifestyle here.
He says working for Build7 combines two of his passions: property
and working with people. “I love the whole process, right from
when someone comes in with a certain type of house in mind and
then moulding that idea into reality,” he says. “The relationship with
our clients is key. We get to know people really well because the
Build7 culture is based on great values. We have a focus on good
communication because it makes a huge difference when building a
home.”
Matt may be familiar to fans of local rugby as he played for the
Crusaders Colts and Canterbury B teams before heading off to
Scotland and London, where he played for Blackheath Rugby
Football Club, the oldest rugby club in the world.
Fran and Jamie’s villa update
Readers of our newsletter, have been avidly following Build7 South
Island owners, Fran and Jamie, as they build their dream villa. Now
they have just three months to go before it is complete. We provide an
update below.
To follow this exciting project visit build7southisland.co.nz
Work has started on lining the walls of the villa, and the floor will be
in place in the next four weeks. Planning for the flooring has taken
a little longer than usual as we are going to run the hot water under
the floor and use it to keep the house at a consistent 19C. We have
a gas fireplace and a ventilation system which will provide extra
warmth in winter but this simple design feature should help to save
hundreds on our power bills and mean our new villa is vastly warmer
and drier than our old one! Warm pipes running under our feet means
we will only carpet in the living room and bedrooms. Aside from tiles
in the bathrooms, the rest of the home will feature the rich warmth of
herringbone engineered timber floors. We can’t wait!
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Tony Hutchision 027 858 8489
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times
• By Daniel Alvey
THE DEVELOPER of a new industrial
area says it will have great economic
benefits for Rolleston and the wider
Selwyn area.
The application named Plan Change
80 by Carter Group will see Rolleston’s
industrial area grow by almost a third with
the addition of the 98ha site, between State
Highway 1 and Two Chain Rd, west to
Walkers Rd, opposite Rolleston Prison.
District councillors unanimously voted
last week to change the area from rural
to industrial. Deputy Mayor Malcolm
Lyall, as well as district councillors Debra
Hasson and Nicole Reid, did not partake
in the vote after declaring a conflict of
interest.
Said Carter Group director Tim Carter:
“It will give businesses the confidence
to set up and expand and provide
employment opportunities.”
The district council was expected to
sign off on the zoning change following
a report by hearing commissioner David
Caldwell, which recommended it be
NEWS 7
Developer cites benefits
of industrial area after
council gives go ahead
approved. The project will now have to
complete a number of roading upgrades
before the site development can start. This
will include the widening of Two Chain
Rd and the installation of barrier arms.
Walkers Rd will be upgraded and the
intersection with Runners
Rd will be realigned.
“We intend to develop
the full area of this land
and that includes the
opportunity for rail access
– given the land has a 2km
frontage to the main South
Island trunk railway line,”
Carter said.
Meanwhile, Waka
Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency is eying up a 0.46ha corner
of Rolleston Prison for a two-lane
roundabout at the intersection of
State Highway 1, Dunns Crossing Rd
and Walkers Rd. Construction of the
Tim Carter
roundabout was due to start next year but
the Department of Corrections wants to
keep the land because it might be needed
as the prison develops.
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• From page 1
The burglar got to his feet and ran, the
man following him outside and taking a
photo of the vehicle he got into – a Mercedes
mobile home, with the registration
KPD-407.
The man suspected a second person in
a separate vehicle was also involved in
the crime as a lookout for the burglar. He
talked to the driver of a Mazda Autozan
parked about 50 metres away, but did not
get a coherent response when he asked
the man if he saw the mobile home owner
who had just robbed him.
Items the burglar got away with included
an engraved chunky men’s gold bracelet,
about $15 cash, and silver cufflinks.
The man was left with a pulled muscle
in his hip from falling backwards over the
chair. He also had to repair the entrance
door, tidy up the ransacked master bedroom,
and search through possessions to
see if anything else was stolen.
“It shook me a fair bit,” he said.
He said the burglar had appeared be
European, well tanned, and aged about 40.
Police attending the scene afterwards
told him the burglar was known to police.
Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker said police
had an active line of inquiry regarding
the crime, in relation to the vehicle that
was seen at the address.
She urged members of the public to contact
police on 105 if they saw the vehicle.
“Do not approach the occupants,”
Walker said.
• If you see the vehicle with
registration KPD-407 please
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230310/3913.
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NEWS
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From rescuing a wedding party
to fighting fires with the family
• By Susan Sandys
FAMILY AFFAIR: Springfield Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Grant Williams with his
granddaughter Zara. Below – Members of the brigade, including Williams (far right),
celebrate 148 years since it was established.
SPRINGFIELD Volunteer Fire
Brigade chief Grant Williams
helped rescue six people after the
car they were in failed to take a
bend and crashed 30m down a
steep bank.
The rescue summed up the
challenges and rewards of being
a brigade member, said Williams
who has been recognised
for 45 years of service. The
call-out on February 19 came
in at 12.05am. Williams and his
crew raced to Kowhai Rd, about
3km from Springfield. Williams
understood the six people in
the car – who he did not know
but estimated were in their 20s
– were part of a wedding party
celebrating at Kowhai Bush earlier
that evening.
“Where there was a corner,
they just went straight ahead,”
Williams said. The crash was
likley caused by a suspected
driver error, which saw the group
plummet down the bank.
Police told the Selwyn Times
the circumstances of the crash
were under investigation and
could not comment on whether
any charges would be laid.
The 111 call that alerted emergency
services was made by the
occupant of a nearby home who
had heard the crash.
Springfield brigade members
responded with their fourwheel-drive
ute, which carries
gear used specifically for these
types of crashes. It enables crew
members to lower themselves
down a steep bank to conduct
rope rescues.
At the scene, two moderately
injured occupants walked out of
the wreck, while the firefighters
winched two seriously injured
people out of the car, helping
them into a rescue stretcher and
hauling them up the slope to the
waiting ambulances.
The remaining two, one seriously
and one critically injured,
were each winched out by separate
helicopters. The firefighters
and St John personnel carefully
placed each patient into a rescue
stretcher, which was dropped by
rope from the helicopter hovering
above.
Williams said the rescue was
challenging due to the terrain
and how far the car had gone
down the bank. But it was also a
rewarding experience.
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“It brings back all your training
you have done. It shows what
you learn is effective. I think that
goes for any job, whether it’s this
sort of thing or a fire or a medical
event,” Williams said.
A few days after the early
morning roadside rescue, the
Springfield crew received some
rewarding feedback from a relative
of one of the crash victims.
They contacted the brigade to
thank members for their efforts.
“We often deal with people we
don’t know, they don’t realise
we are volunteers, so getting the
feedback is quite a buzz,” Williams
said.
Williams said he has enjoyed
being part of a strong team at the
brigade.
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brigade, I have really enjoyed
working with them. They
become lifelong friends. We are
all there for the same reason – to
help the community.”
It is just as well Williams
enjoys it, as his role with the
brigade has become more of a
time commitment than when he
joined as a 16-year-old. In those
days, there were only about 20
call-outs a year and firefighters
would pile on the back of a
Bedford truck. Today, there are
up to 80 call-outs a year, and the
brigade now uses a 2005 Dennis
fire engine, tanker and the fourwheel-drive
ute.
Meanwhile, the brigade
has also been a family affair.
Williams’ older brother Max
encouraged him to join. Max
is in the brigade today and
has served for about 24 years
altogether. Williams’ wife Gail
also became a firefighter with the
brigade in 1987. After some years
away, she is now the brigade’s
treasurer.
Their daughter Nicola, 35,
became a firefighter in 2005. She
has returned to the Springfield
brigade after also serving with
the New Brighton brigade.
Said Williams: “When my
daughter said she was going to
join, I was a bit horrified. I didn’t
think she would like it.”
Williams said his children had
not shown a lot of enthusiasm
while attending firefighting
competitions throughout New
Zealand when they were young.
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
NEWS 11
Family says removal of Foster Park
homestead ‘a lost opportunity’
• By Daniel Alvey
THE FOSTER family is
disappointed their family
homestead will make way for
redevelopment work at Foster
Park.
The homestead was one of
the final roadblocks for the
district council to complete
redevelopment of the park. They
voted to remove it at last week’s
council meeting.
“It was a lost
opportunity,”
said family
member Tania
Croucher,
adding she
would have
preferred
Tania
Croucher
the building
be kept as a
community
asset.
“I hope they have made
the right decision for the
community.”
Croucher is the daughter
of Annette Foster, who sold
the 32ha site, including the
homestead, to the district
council in 2010.
Foster Park has become
a central sports facility for
REDEVELOPMENT: The district council has voted to remove the homestead at Foster Park.
PHOTO: STAR MEDIA
greater Rolleston, with the
four-bedroom house remaining
nestled between sports fields,
surrounded by public gardens.
More recently, the house has
become the target of vandals,
who smashed windows and
walls.
To combat this, the district
council placed temporary
fencing around the house in
December 2021 at an annual cost
of $3500. Other costs include
security (inspections, security
cameras, checking fences and
responding to reports of issues),
which is being handled by
council staff.
Croucher, who got married
at the homestead, was “really
devastated to see that council
had let this asset go to ruin”.
Up until late last year, the
house was being considered as a
potential home for the Rolleston
RSA, which concluded it would
be too costly to convert it to
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The council did look at turning
the house into a community
facility, which was estimated
would cost between $350,000,
and $400,000, plus ongoing costs
of $12,000.
There is no date set for when
the building will be removed,
with the two options being
considered demolition, quoted
at $40,000, or moving, at
$50,000.
Following the removal of
the house, there are plans to
turn the site into a garden
and picnic area. Much of the
original landscape, including
the pond, will be retained, with
an additional community food
forest and flower garden.
Once the house is removed,
redevelopment of the site
is estimated to be about
$250,000.
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
NEWS 13
New Kirwee pub opens . . . sort of
• By Susan Sandys
PEOPLE WANTING to quench
their thirst at the newly-opened
Thirsty Acres at the weekend had
to stick to non-alcoholic drinks.
That is because the tavern was
still waiting for its liquor license
to be issued.
“Who’s hungry? We would
love for that post to read ‘Who’s
Thirsty?’ But we are yet to receive
our liquor licence,” Thirsty
Acres posted on its Facebook
page on Saturday morning.
“We are hopeful this will be
issued this afternoon, but it’s not
something we can influence.”
However, the licence had still
not been signed off by Monday
morning.
Jono and Jen Alve are the
new publicans at the premises,
rebuilt from the former Kirwee
Tavern, still owned by the original
owner David Nesbitt.
The original two-storey
tavern was almost completely
destroyed when a fire broke out
in the late hours of Christmas
Eve, 2019. The cause was found
to be an electrical fault due to
old wiring.
The Alves were not available
to talk to the Selwyn Times earlier
this week.
Nevertheless, it seems patrons
enjoyed dining at the new
premises, regardless of there being
no alcohol over the opening
weekend.
“Well done Jono and team,
thoroughly enjoyed our last
night. Food was amazing . . .
warm welcome from the team
made us feel very welcome.
We will definitely be back for a
Pimms and a Heineken,” said
one commenter on Facebook.
GREAT TURNOUT: About 8000 people attended Children’s Day, including 18-month-old
Kennedy, of Rolleston, who embraced the ball pit.
Thousands poured into
Foster Park on Sunday
afternoon to celebrate
Children’s Day. Organised
by Selwyn Parenting
Network, the day attracted
about 8000 visitors after
it was postponed from
the previous Sunday.
Operations and events
trustee Kate Webb said
it had been wonderful to
see many families from
all walks of life enjoying
Aidan, 7,
of Hornby,
delighted in
finding dinosaurs
to hang out with.
themselves on the sunny
afternoon. “Families and
children are our purpose
and our charity strives
to identify gaps within
Selwyn and work towards
inclusivity for all,” Webb
said. The free event had
large bouncy inflatables,
stage shows, free sausage
sizzle, animal balloons,
facepainting, pony rides,
emergency vehicles and
much more.
Liam, 4, and Arthur, 2, had the best mode of transport around the event in their shaded
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Love of greyhounds prompts
Adyson to donate her locks
• By Susan Sandys
ADYSON Fernandez loved her
long wavy hair, but not as much
as she loves greyhounds.
The seven-year-old from West
Melton had her honey-blonde
locks cut off on Thursday to raise
$1000 for Greyhounds As Pets.
Adyson enjoys patting, feeding
and going for walks with her
family’s foster greyhound, sixyear-old
female Zoomer, who is
the 20th greyhound the family
has fostered through the charity.
Parents Tania and Carlos
Fernandez said their daughter
was the one driving fellow family
members to keep fostering,
which was something they had
been doing for the last two years.
Each greyhound generally
stays for one to two months
while the charity sources a
forever home for the retired
racing canines.
That is plenty of time for
Adyson and little sister Cora, 4,
to get close to the dogs.
They have a reputation for
being couch potatoes, despite
their breed’s famed capability
for reaching high speeds. In
retirement, they are renowned
for both their gentleness, and
enthusiasm for canine luxuries
such as warm fleeces and
soft beds.
“Adyson really loves fostering,
she’s always asking us ‘When are
we getting our next dog?’,” Tania
said.
“She loves the different personalities
greyhounds have, how
gentle they are and how goofy
they can be. They usually only
play for a few minutes then have
a big sleep.”
And as much as Adyson had
enjoyed having long hair, there
were some things she wasn’t
missing, such as accidentally
sitting on the ends when it wasn’t
tied up, and having to make sure
no strands were left out when it
came to shampooing.
Adyson’s fundraising for
Greyhounds As Pets is via two
avenues. As well as the $1000
donated by supporters through
a Givealittle page, Adyson will
donate the money she gets from
selling her hair for wig making.
This amount will be confirmed
once Adyson’s locks are assessed
for colour, weight and length.
Her supporters include The
Salon at West Melton, where she
had her hair cut for free.
Greyhounds as Pets marketing
team lead Emelia Lake said Adyson
and her family were “truly
inspirational” in their support of
the charity.
“It really highlights how these
beautiful dogs leave an everlasting
impression on all they meet
along their journey,” Lake said.
The charity had many
greyhounds in the South Island
waiting for their homes. She
urged anyone thinking of
adopting to get in touch. The
charity was also on the lookout
for more foster carers, donations
and volunteers.
• Selwyn residents
considering adopting can
contact Sarah, sarah@gap.
org.nz or 027 360 0759.
More information is at
greyhoundsaspets.org.nz
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Adyson Fernandenz
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Right – her new look.
Top left – Adyson
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greyhound, Zoomer.
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Learn Earn Grow Selwyn
march 2023
Supporting employment, employees and employers in Selwyn.
Looking for a job?
Looking to hire staff?
Wanting to grow your business?
Selwyn District Council, in collaboration with employment and business agencies are hosting workshops,
networking events, information sessions and employment opportunities held throughout March 2023.
To find out more and to make event bookings go to selwyn.govt.nz/LearnEarnGrow
Selwyn Business Breakfast
21 March, 7.30–9.30am
Rolleston Community Centre
Keynote speaker, economist Benje Patterson will be delivering
findings from the latest Selwyn Business Survey undertaken in
February 2023. A presentation on the upcoming Selwyn Awards will
also be part of the breakfast.
Cross Cultural Communications
23 March, 10am–12pm
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of how cross-cultural differences can affect management,
communication, and wellbeing.
Selwyn Job Fair
28 March, 10am–12pm
Rolleston Community Centre
Bring your CV or simply come and chat with local employers about
local jobs and pathways into employment. People of all ages and
experience levels are welcome. Drop in as registration is not required.
This is brought to you in partnership with Connected.govt.nz.
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
LETTERS 17
Super city or ‘grandiose’ mistake?
Readers respond to last
week’s article on moves
by the Christchurch City
Council to create a super
city like Auckland which
would engulf districts like
Selwyn and Waimakariri
Helen DeLilla: A large
number of Selwyn residents
deliberately moved out of the
city council zone due to high
rates. Costs there continue to be
out of control, achieving ‘nice
to haves’ (rock statues anyone?),
rather than necessary expenditure.
The insatiable appetite for
spending by the city council
now requires that they need to
expand their tax base. As for
paying our share, if (and only if)
Selwyn residents wish to use the
new sports centre, they will pay
entry fees and parking (where is
that sports centre parking by the
way?).
Ian Upston: Selwyn should
not be part of a super city.
Selwyn ratepayers should not
have to pay for Christchurch’s
grandiose projects.
Keith Sanders
(Southbridge): Be warned
you do not want to become
I WAS OVERJOYED to see the
swift progression of the former
public house being built, and
can not wait to be an active
patron of this establishment.
It’s been a long time coming
and has been definitely missed
as the hub of everything
community.
However, how dismayed I was
to find out the name of choice
was to be “Thirsty Acres”.
I would have presumed a more
befitting and relevant name for
such a place.
Obviously, I was wrong on
that score.
Maybe a better name in
CHANGE: A Christchurch City Council submission to the
Future for Local Government Panel included the idea of the
city council becoming a unitary authority.
amalgamated with Christchurch.
I lived on the North Shore
of Auckland between 1981
and 1988. We had Northcote
Borough Council, our local
council, where I could talk to our
local mayor Jean Sampson. Being
involved in sports, I had many
conversations with her and, with
the council’s co-operation, I was
my opinion would have been
something with at least some
historical reference about the
village and its past.
Or has it got to a point
where we have to whitewash
everything now, as to not cause
offence?
– Lawrence Allen,
Kirwee
given land in Onepototo Basin to
develop football fields. A group
of us then developed this area
from a swamp into three sports
grounds at no cost to the council.
We then became the North
Shore City Council with the
merger of six councils. Goodbye,
local input. Small communities
and rural areas became ignored,
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then it got even worse a complete
amalgamation with the whole
of Auckland becoming a super
city. I can honestly say the group
in Northcote and Birkenhead
would not have achieved what
we did as a local borough as a
super city. So no amalgamation,
please. Selwyn has some of the
best structures and facilities that
I have seen anywhere – ‘bigger is
not always the best’.
Colin Giddens: When the
city took over Banks Peninsula,
the service delivery improved
markedly. The same would
happen for the Selwyn. The ratepayer
would certainly get a better
return for their investment,
have a lot stronger voice with
the Government and, importantly,
the infrastructure would
improve and councillors would
have a depth of knowledge that
would be a huge advantage to us.
I don’t call it a super city, just a
good size city. The city provides
work for most of the working
people in the Selwyn, I’m sure
the city would improve the
transport link with Lincoln and
Rolleston, possibly a fast commuter
rail link. The city provides
a whole range of entertainment
and activities that we should be
involved in and part of. I think
this is a huge opportunity for
both the city and Selwyn as we
move to the future, let’s pick up
the challenge. Selwyn can’t afford
not to pick this one up.
Peter Tolhoek: I am
absolutely against this dangerous
concept. It reminds me of what is
happening in Ukraine. What is
proposed is pure terrorism. The
city council wants to steal part
of the rates of Selwyn residents
for their own grandiose ideas.
As I no longer have any need to
go into the city it is of no loss
to me. I have no objection to
assisting the city council with
staff or resources but not money.
I have seen what has happened in
Auckland and do not like what I
see or hear.
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Schools connect following cyclone
• By Daniel Alvey
WHEN PRINCIPAL Sylvia
Fidow got the call up to help a
fellow school she knew what to
do.
Mayor Sam Broughton
wrote to all the schools in the
district suggesting a school in
the Gisborne region they could
connect with, in the aftermath
of Cyclone Gabrielle.
One of the schools that
took up the invite was West
Rolleston Primary School and
for principal Fidow, it brings
back memories.
Fidow was principal of Shirley
Primary School when the
February 22, 2011 earthquake
hit, and remembered how
special it felt to get support
from other schools.
She recalls receiving cards
and money from other
schools, which enabled them
to purchase small treats for the
kids, such as board games.
“When Sam (Broughton)
sent out the email it reminded
me of that, and the difference
that kids can make to other
schools.”
West Rolleston Primary
had already raised $1300 in a
collection day for the Red Cross
Appeal, which was carried out
before the mayor’s invitation.
Fidow met with her year eight
student leaders last week to
discuss potential ideas for how
they could support the students
at Gisborne Intermediate
School.
“The students came up
with a few ideas, including
fundraising, sending cards, and
a Zoom meeting to connect
with the students.”
Elsewhere Selwyn residents
have been giving generously
to help Gisborne, following
“adoption” by the district
council.
Selwyn joined the Local
Government New Zealand
Adopt-a-Community
programme, partnering
communites to support
areas hardest hit by Cyclone
Gabrielle.
Councillors, staff and
Civil Defence volunteers
were at Selwyn Sounds
recently collecting for the
Give for Gisborne campaign,
encouraging Selwyn residents
to support the Tairāwhiti
Mayoral Relief Fund.
Councillor Phil Dean, who
co-ordinated the collection,
said people had been extremely
generous with their donations.
“People donated around
$5000 in cash and we had
another around 300 people
take down the details to donate
later,” Dean said.
BRAINSTORMING: Year eight student leaders from West Rolleston Primary School come up
with ideas on how they can support students at Gisborne Intermediate School.
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
NEW LISTING
TAI TAPU Perymans Road
Unsurpassed
Purchasers searching for the ultimate lifestyle will be
captivated by the amazing views of the surrounding
hills and countryside.
Our feature property is enviably positioned very close
to the boundary of the charming village of TaiTapu.
This is an exciting opportunity to craft your dream
home on this superb 6.1032 hectare gem, all this an
easy stroll to the local cafe for that Saturday morning
coffee. This property is a must view!
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
GST Inclusive
Closes 2.00pm, Wednesday 5 April
Ron Ferguson
M 027 498 6256
E ron.ferguson@pggwrightson.co.nz
LEESTON 75 Bealey Road
The Vege Plot
• 10ha bare land handy to Leeston
• Irrigation consent 15l/sec expires 2030
• Fertile moisture retentive silt loam soil
• Six-bay shed and four-bay shed, two with lock up
• Rare opportunity to purchase in this tightly held
area
• Currently utilised for specialist vegetable
production
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Plus GST (if any)
Closes 2.00pm, Thursday 23 March
Ron Ferguson
M 027 498 6256
E ron.ferguson@pggwrightson.co.nz
John Davison
M 027 436 4464
E john.davison@pggwrightson.co.nz
pggwre.co.nz/LCN37532
pggwre.co.nz/LCN37364
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times 21
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
SHEFFIELD 353 Swamp Road, Russells Flat
Grass Factory with Options!
This 42.94 hectare (more or less) property in two titles,
features an expansive, permanent material five
bedroom family home with outstanding views along
with a full range of farm infrastructure. The current
vendors utilise the property as a beef and sheep
breeding/finishing unit safe in the knowledge that the
heavier land has been fully mole drained, well
fertilised, and has the ability to grow an abundance of
grass throughout the year! An added bonus is the
ability to continue leasing an adjoining 20 hectares
subject to lessor approval.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Plus GST (if any)
No Prior Offers
Closes 2.00pm, Wednesday 12 April
Mark Terry
M 027 572 2559
E mark.terry@pggwrightson.co.nz
Karen Hennessy
M 027 967 0186
E karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz
KIRWEE 9 Thorndon Close
Perfection Plus - Quality, Space and Location!
Very rarely do you encounter a lifestyle property that
ticks all the boxes - but this one has to be seen to
appreciate all that it offers in terms of a thoughtfully
configured, immaculately presented, expansive five
bedroom, two bathroom family home with the added
bonus of enough land for your four-legged family
members too! The home sits within sprawling lawns
and easy-care gardens that incorporate a private spa
nook, raised vegetable beds, garden shed, and a
tunnel house along with a Versatile shed, and a threebay
shed. This exquisite property is one of a kind with
so many extra’s.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
GST Inclusive
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 2.00pm, Monday 3 April
Mark Terry
M 027 572 2559
E mark.terry@pggwrightson.co.nz
Karen Hennessy
M 027 967 0186
E karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz
pggwre.co.nz/DAR37132
pggwre.co.nz/DAR37467
Thinking of Selling?
For specialist advice, a friendly chat or a complimentary
free market appraisal of your Residential, Lifestyle or Rural
property, don’t hesitate to call Mark or Karen today.
Mark Terry
M 027 572 2559
Karen Hennessy
M 027 967 0186
WADDINGTON 10 High Street
Character Filled with Updates Fulfilled
Located in the lovely quiet suburb of Waddington, sits
this lovingly restored period villa. This spacious family
home boasts three double bedrooms all with built-in
wardrobes, two bathrooms, laundry, refurbished
kitchen, and open-plan living and dining area. Whilst
reserving the charm and original features of this
beautiful home, you will enjoy the modern upgrades
such as new plumbing, new electrical wiring, LED
lighting, gas hot water, new septic tank, new floor
coverings throughout, and new window treatments. A
three-bay shed also sits on the 1028sqm section which
is fully fenced.
pggwre.co.nz/DAR37381
ENQUIRIES OVER $649,000
GST Inclusive
VIEW
1.00-1.45pm, Sunday 19 March
Jannetta Thomas
M 021 256 6295
E jannetta.thomas@pggwrightson.co.nz
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
6/19 Gerald Street, LINCOLN
42 South Terrace, DARFIELD
Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz
Helping grow the country
For more great listings, visit www.pggwre.co.nz
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Helping grow the country

Selwyn Times Wednesday March 15 2023
22
SPORT
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
First hit out for
Lincoln-Rolleston
combined side
• By Jaime Cunningham
THE NEW Lincoln-Rolleston
division 1 side had their first hit
out on Friday in a game of three
halves against Burnside and
West Melton.
Head coach Bevan Sisson
said the squad had three
training runs together before
the pre-season match at Lincoln
Domain.
“We’re doing good considering
we’re still making combinations
and learning names at the
moment.
“It’s been a bit of a rush.
We have no choice but to gel
quickly,” he said.
Currently Lincoln-Rolleston
have 30 players, with a final
squad for the season set to be
named after the side’s next preseason
match against Geraldine
on March 26.
Lincoln approached Rolleston
club officials last month about
the possibility of combining
their division 1 sides after
Lincoln were
unable to field
a squad due to
a number of
players moving
clubs, retiring
or dealing
with injuries.
Bevan
Sisson
The decision
to merge the
squads was
confirmed just two days later.
Sisson said the team is far
younger than last year’s Lincoln
side after at least five players
retired.
“It’s a lot younger team than
last year, which is a good thing
for both clubs going forward,”
he said. Lincoln-Rolleston will
take on last year’s Coleman
Shield winners, Darfield, in the
first round of the Luisetti Seeds
Combined Country competition
on April 1.
Sisson said the game will be a
“bit of a wake-up” and he will be
happy if his team can compete
well.
“It’ll be a good stake in the
ground for our guys to see if
we’re making ground.
“We’ll really need to be at our
best.”
Two other Ellesmere
teams played pre-season
fixtures over the weekend.
Southbridge beat Hurunui
68-7 in the inaugural FMG
Shield match at Hanmer
Springs, while Waihora’s
division 1 and 2 players took
on Ashley.
PLAY: Lincoln-Rolleston’s
Lachlan Gilbert wins the
lineout against West Melton
during the game of three
halves. The team wore
Lincoln’s original white
away jerseys as they wait
for their new jerseys (left) to
arrive.
Below – Lincoln-Rolleston
also hosted Burnside in the
game of three halves.
PHOTOS: JONES
PHOTOGRAPHY
Coleman Shield-holders upgrade clubrooms
CHANGES:
The Darfield
clubrooms
were
re-opened after
five months
of renovations
costing more
than $100,000.
PHOTOS: JOSH
BAMBER
• By Jaime Cunningham
DARFIELD WILL start
the rugby season with new
clubrooms.
The significant renovations
cost more than $100,000 and
were funded through grants and
club fundraising.
Club president Sheldon Reed
said most of the grants received
were from West View Fund.
“We did some fundraising as
well, including a quiz night as
well as using some funds that
were made when Darfield hosted
the Crusaders pre-season match
a few years ago,” he said.
After five months of construction,
the kitchen has been
expanded and the bar has moved
to a different corner inside the
building.
The women’s bathroom has
also been extended and the men’s
bathroom has a new toilet and
sinks.
The renovations included a full
repaint of the clubrooms.
Reed said there are plans for
further changes, depending on
funding and approval from the
district council.
“I have future plans to build a
clearlite roof, with drop-down
sides over half of the upstairs
outdoor area to create more covered
clubroom space,” he said.
The clubrooms were first
opened in 1982 and extended in
1994. Club patron John Creamer
cut the ribbon to open the
renovated clubrooms (above) at
Darfield Reserve. The opening
was followed by a pre-season
game between a senior Darfield
side and Waikato’s Hinuera.
•More sport, page 26

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24 Selwyn Times Wednesday March 15 2023
Fund helping Darfield young
people achieve
Uniting over dinner
Dinners of Selwyn returns on Tuesday 21 March to bring everyone together and
embrace the diversity of our district, while commemorating the 2019
mosque attacks.
This year, Dinners of Selwyn will be held at Lincoln Event Centre during Unity
Week, an initiative established by the Sakinah Community Trust who lost loved
ones during the mosque attack on March 15.
At a time, four years ago when communities were hurt and torn apart, the Sakinah
Community Trust made it their mission to start a movement in 2022 towards
social cohesion, and to remember and honor the lives that were lost. Through this
movement, Unity Week was born.
From Wednesday 15 until Tuesday 21 March, Unity week is all about celebrating
what communities have in common through a series of Canterbury-based events.
Workplaces, schools and communities are also encouraged to create their own
events during this time.
Here in Selwyn, you can join this movement by attending Dinners of Selwyn.
This event encourages people of all cultures, religions, and backgrounds to bring
their favourite dish to share with one another and wear something from
their culture.
The event is free, but registrations are essential. Please RSVP your attendance
online by 16 March at events.humanitix.com/unity-week-dinners-of-selwyn.
Dinners of Selwyn starts at 6pm at the Lincoln Event Centre on 21 March.
Helping Selwyn residents Learn, Earn
and Grow
Feedback from Selwyn
businesses on how they’re
going and expert advice on
what the future may hold for
the economy will be shared
next week. The popular
Business Breakfast will take
place on 21 March, with
economist Benje Patterson
sharing the results of the latest
Selwyn Business Survey and
discussing business conditions
in Selwyn and the wider
economic landscape. The
breakfast is part of the Learn
Earn Grow Selwyn events series, where the Council has partnered with employment,
business, and community groups to run events offering advice and support for people
looking for a job, to grow their business or those looking to hire.
The series so far has seen nine businesses receive one-on-one business mentoring
by advisors from the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, while Parry
Field Lawyers have also provided a personalised business health check to three local
businesses. Sixteen participants also attended a workshop designed for managers
and recruitment agencies to gain knowledge, understanding and confidence around
employing, managing and being accessible for disabled employees or customers.
Coming up next week, a Cross Cultural Communications workshop will improve
understanding of how cultural differences can affect management, communication
and wellbeing.
From training for national championships to running fun days, the Westview
Special Fund has been helping hundreds of Darfield students get active in
sport and learn life skills.
The Westview Special Fund is a fund run through the Council to support the
Darfield community, by distributing funds established through the sale of land
in Darfield.
At Darfield High School, funding has helped hundreds of students to take part
in a huge range of sports from rugby, cricket, basketball and tennis through
to endurance racing, dragon boating, Ki o Rahi and marching; along with
mentoring and community activities.
Darfield High School Sports Coordinator Pip Deans says the fund has made a
huge difference for the school’s students, running participation events at year
7 and 8 level and supporting senior students with coaching, mentoring and
funding to attend competitions.
“We would not be able to deliver the amount of sport we deliver, and we would
not have the participation without that funding. Last year we sent 180 kids to
Mash Tough Kids and we had 170 participants at the Koru Games.”
The funding is helping inspire students through a resilience programme —
the William Pike Challenge, Mrs Deans says. Last week, students got the
opportunity to hear from the man himself about his journey from national
sports champion through losing a leg and going on to be an
international explorer.
“The students have to do 20 hours community service, a passion project and
play a sport they haven’t played. We have made it compulsory for all our Year
7s so everyone’s on the same level. Without the Westview funding we wouldn’t
be able to support it.”
Funding is also helping the school run a range of programmes including a
Water Wise swimming programme for students who aren’t confident in
the water.
Applications for the last round of funding for the Westview Special Fund are
now open until 30 April 2023 for projects showing a demonstrable social,
economic, cultural or environmental benefit to the people of Darfield.
Applications should be emailed or hard copies posted for the attention of
Therese Davel, on therese.davel@selwyn.govt.nz or Selwyn District Council,
PO Box 90, Rolleston, 7643 by 30 April 2023.
WHY RISK EVERYTHING?
Those keeping an eye for work and businesses with vacancies will be looking forward
to the Selwyn Job Fair on 28 March and if you are interested in receiving budget
support or learning how to reduce debt, Money Smart drop-in sessions are available
to book on 6 April and 4 May.
For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/LearnEarnGrow.
Council Call
SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)
TE ARA ĀTEA
56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Ph 347 2880
DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE
1 South Terrace, Darfield
Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times 25
Perymans Road sealing consultation
The Council is proposing to seal the unsealed portion of Perymans Road in Tai Tapu, before June
2023. As part of this work, the Council, with the support of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, is
proposing to create a cycle and pedestrian accessway at the intersection with State Highway 75
and to close the intersection to cars. Feedback on this proposal can be made at
selwyn.govt.nz/yoursay until 5pm Wednesday 22 March.
Event Guide
Thursday 16 March
Selwyn Libraries at Broadfield
Broadfield Community Centre, Rolleston
2.30–4pm
We’re bringing the library to you! Come along and
choose new reading material off the Edge Connector
Vehicle, interact with our robots, explore the LEGO®
or create your own autumnal leaf rubbing wrapping
paper. Children under eight must be accompanied by
a parent. Free. Bookings not required.
Friday 17 March
Notices
ALCOHOL NOTICES
Harries Limited (Southbridge Hotel) has applied for the renewal of its on licence and off licence.
Objections to these applications are open until 28 March.
Lincoln University has applied for the renewal of its on licence.
Coalgate Bowling Club Incorporated has applied for the renewal of its club licence.
Akshan Enterprises Limited (Super Liquor Lincoln) has applied for the renewal of its club licence.
Objections to these applications are open until 29 March. For more information visit
selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.
Dog microchipping
This free monthly service is available on Friday 24 March at:
• Leeston Library and Service Centre, 9–9.30am
• Lincoln Library and Service Centre, 9–9.30am
• Rolleston Council Offices, 11–11.30am
• Darfield Library and Service Centre — no clinic this time.
If your dog was first registered after 30 June 2006 and is not a working dog, the law requires them
to be microchipped.
• Clinics last for 30 minutes.
• Rolleston venue is Norman Kirk Drive.
• Microchipping will not take place if wet.
• Clinics in Darfield and Leeston are alternated monthly.
Any questions regarding microchipping, please contact Animal Control on 0800 SELWYN 735 996.
Meetings
Public Forums: Council and Community Board 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.
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS
Malvern Community Board
Monday 27 March 4.30pm
Hororata Hall
Community Services Committee*
Wednesday 29 March 9am
Rolleston HQ Offices
Transport & Infrastructure Committee*
Wednesday 29 March 1pm
Rolleston HQ Offices
* Livestreamed on the Council website and YouTube channel
On the Roads
Planning & Climate change Committee*
Wednesday 5 April 9am
Rolleston HQ Offices
Finance & Performance Committee*
Wednesday 5 April 1pm
Rolleston HQ Offices
Give way or stop/go controls are in place for repairs and upgrades
on Dynes Road from Hungerford Drive to Goulds Road; Ellesmere
Junction Road from Shands Road to Weedons Road; James Street
from Edward Street to East Belt; Gerald Steret; Hororata Dunsandel
Road from Mitchells Road intersection; Lyttelton Street from North
Belt to Gerald Street; North Belt from James Road to Liffey Place; Old South
Road from Hororata Dunsandel Road intersection; Rakaia Terrace Road from Darrochs Road
to Sharlands Road; Shands Road from Ellesmere Junction Road to Weedons Road; Telegraph
Road from Essendon Road to Charing Cross; Trices Road from Ellesmere Road to Sabys Road;
Whitecliffs 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.
Family Bingo
Lincoln Event Centre, 6–7.30pm
Bring the family along and try your luck at our bingo
night. Line up all the numbers on your card to win
some cool prizes! All ages welcome. $3 per person.
Book online at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Monday 20 March
Scrabble Club
Leeston Library, 10.30am–12pm
Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to
play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place
to get to know other locals and take part in a good
game of scrabble. Everything is provided. Suitable
for all ages. Free. Drop-in.
Monday 20 March
English Learners Club
Lincoln Library, 1.30–2.30pm
Join us to improve your everyday English language
skills and confidence in a casual setting. All English
language learners welcome. Suitable for 18+ years.
Free. Bookings not required.
Wednesday 22 March
Learn Earn Grow Selwyn:
1:1 Business Mentoring Sessions
Te Ara Ātea, 9.15am–1pm
In partnership with Canterbury Employers Chamber
of Commerce, we are offering free one-on-one
business support sessions for Selwyn businesses
of all sizes and stages looking to grow or overcome
challenges. To book your place, visit
selwyn.govt.nz/LearnEarnGrow.
Sunday 26 March
Easter Crafts and Games
Darfield Recreation and Community Centre,
3–4pm
Pop down to your local community centre for some
crafting fun! We’ll also have a themed food activity
(note: contains dairy and gluten). All ages welcome.
$5 per person. Book online at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
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

Selwyn Times Wednesday March 15 2023
26
SPORT
Cheviot win by
one wicket after
batting collapse
CHEVIOT overcame Darfield
in a low-scoring country cricket
battle on Saturday.
A five-wicket haul from
Cheviot Magpies’ Will Anderson
helped reduce Darfield to
124 in the first innings of their
Canterbury Country Premier
One Day competition.
An aggressive half-century
from makeshift opener Scott
Burnett, after he’d taken three
wickets with the ball, had
Cheviot cruising to victory
at 90/4. But when Burnett
succumbed to Liam Foulkes’ offspin
for 52, it sparked a massive
Magpies collapse, losing three
wickets for no runs.
Batting at No 11, it was left to
Johnny Fitzpatrick, who made an
unbeaten 17 off 28 to secure the
one-wicket win in the 33rd over.
At Mandeville, visitors
Peninsula-Harbour batted first
and made 214/5 in their allotted
45 overs. They were led by a
composed Dominic Evans who
opened the batting, finishing on
89 not out off 141 balls.
Ohoka on the back of a
commanding knock from DJ
Lyons chased down the score
with six overs and five wickets in
hand.
Lyons, batting at No 3, made
short work of the combined side’s
bowling, smacking 92 off just 64,
including 19 boundaries.
In the other two games of
the round, Weedons thumped
Oxford-Rangiora-Southbrook by
82 runs, while Sefton dispatched
a depleted Leeston-Southbridge
by 85 runs.
Short scorecard:
•Darfield 124 (J McIntyre; W
Anderson 5/41, S Burnett 3/26, T
Fitzpatrick 2/22) lost to Cheviot
125/9 (S Burnett 52; L Foulkes 5/33,
W Greenslade 2/22).
•Peninsula-Harbour 214/5 (D
Evans 89no; D Coles 2/38) lost to
Ohoka 215/5 (D Lyons 92, D Coles
26, T Hatton 20;D Neal 2/36, J
Williams 2/58).
•Weedons 228/7 (J Benton 61no,
C Robson 54, B Nightingale 44, M
Grafton 39; N Cook 3/40, L Waghorn
2/47) beat Oxford-Rangiora-
Southbrook 146 (C Scott 42, D
Fulton 27, L Waghorn 25; J Benton
3/21, C Robson 3/31, H D’Arcy
2/38).
•Sefton 272/8 (M Smith 73,
L Taylor 70, M Campbell 24; T
Burt 3/37, W Williams 2/55) beat
Leeston-Southbridge 187 (B Hill
64, D Munro 57, C Beatson 25; B
Moore 3/37, M Campbell 2/17, C
Warner 2/32).
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
VICTORY: Leeston mare She’s Tough had a convincing win at the Inangahua-Grey Valley
Cup (2500m).
She’s Tough best on the west
• By Joshua Smith
SHE’S TOUGH showed her
aptitude for the West Coast
climate when scoring at Reefton
on Sunday.
The Brad Mowbray-trained
mare from Leeston was victorious
at Westport on Friday and
backed up with a convincing
win in the Inangahua-Grey Valley
Cup (2500m) two days later.
The daughter of He’s Watching
once again showed her
brilliance from a stand, stepping
away quickly from behind the
10m tape to take an early lead
for driver Kimberly Butt.
She soon handed up the lead
to Copperhead Rose, trained
out of Greg Manson’s Lincoln
barn, and enjoyed the trail for
the rest of the journey before
she was asked to improve down
the home straight and proved
too tough for her rival, securing
a 2-1/4 length victory, with a
further 7-1/2 lengths back to Just
Holla in third.
Mowbray was
duly rapt with
the result. “Her
manners came to
the fore. She got
herself into the
perfect spot and
Brad
Mowbray
everything went
to plan,” he said.
“It was the first
time she had
backed up two days later, so you
are always a little bit concerned,
but she obviously took no harm
out of the first day.”
It was the first time Mowbray
has campaigned a horse on the
West Coast and he now plans on
heading across the alps more often
but admits it will be hard to
maintain his 100 per cent winning
strike rate in the region.
“She obviously enjoys the
climate over there. We’ll have to
head over there more often with
her now,” he said.
“A 100 per cent strike rate is
great, but it can only go downhill
now.”
She’s Tough has now earned
a couple of days in the paddock
while Mowbray works out her
next steps.
“It is a quiet enough time and
she has gone up plenty of points
so it will be hard to figure out
where to place her now,” he said.
A day prior, Mowbray was
in Southland campaigning a
team of three horse and came
home with a placing courtesy of
Almighty Clever.
“Almighty Clever went well,
but obviously the winner was
too good,” Mowbray said.
“He is going in the right
direction and we will have a fair
bit of fun with him.”
– Harness News Desk
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times 29
Synlait Milk to release
half-year results soon
Synlait Milk will reveal if it can carry on
last year’s momentum when it announces
its half-year results for the six months
ending January soon.
The company, based at Dunsandel in
Canterbury, told the NZX it would release
the financial update on March 27.
Chief executive officer Grant Watson
and chief financial officer Rob Stowell will
go through the results in a livestreamed
presentation later that morning.
Much in line with other milk processors,
Synlait reduced its milk price forecast last
December to $9 a kilogram of milk solids
from $9.50/kg for the 2022-23 season. It
pointed to weaker global demand since
September as the cost of living rose and, at
that stage, suppressed economic activity in
China.
Last season it ended with a record $9.30/
kg milk price and additional incentives of
29c/kg.
Revenue was up 21% to $1.66 billion in
its financial result for the year ending last
July, net profit after tax was up $67 million
to $38.5 million after a $28.4 million loss
the previous year, and its earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
were up $91.8 million to just over $129
million.
Last month the company welcomed its
new on-farm excellence and business
sustainability director, Charles Fergusson,
to the team.
The specialty dairy producer is holding
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Lessons from Californian methane
A visiting United States professor credits
a carrot rather than a stick approach by
policymakers for California dairy farmers
being on track to cut methane emissions
by 2030.
University of California, Davis’ Prof
Frank Mitloehner told an audience at
Lincoln University that financial incentives
by the Government were helping them get
to a climate-neutral position.
Managing methane could make a
meaningful contribution to climate
scenarios and financial incentives to do
this were essential, he said.
The air quality specialist in the
department of animal science broke down
the science in his talk ‘‘How Managing
Methane from Livestock can be a Climate
Solution’’ to explain methane’s impact
on climate change and work by the dairy
industry to reduce emissions.
‘‘I believe agriculture can be part of
a climate solution, particularly when
managing methane. Methane is the
Achilles heel on the one side, but is also a
real opportunity on another side.’’
Prof Mitloehner said New Zealand had
been an ‘‘eye-opener’’ for him in his first
visit to the country.
New Zealand was among the most
active policy arenas in the world in the
greenhouse gas sphere — like California —
but its extensive, pasture-based system was
different.
‘‘I’m not here to tell you how to do it
right.
‘‘In fact, you will say ‘the way they do
agriculture in California is significantly
different from the way we do it’ which is
very true as we are very intensive, very
large scale and you are extensive and many
of the farms I see here are farms that would
not be viable in California. A farm with
fewer than 500 cows is not financially
viable in California.
‘‘Nonetheless, I think you will find some
lessons can be learned from each other
because we are in a similar situation with
some of our policies.’’
California is a leader in environment
and climate change in the US as its largest
agriculture producer of 400 specialty crops,
fruit and 20% of the nation’s dairy. Dairy
is the top revenue earner and operators
typically house milking cows in free style
barns with no walls. Over the past few
years trees, solar power parks, different
silage storage and anaerobic digesters
called carbon lagoons have been added.
Digester numbers have risen from about
10 in the state five years ago to 220 now.
The covered dairy lagoons trap biogas
from manure, of which 60% is methane.
After being cleaned up, the biogas is
converted to renewable natural gas which
has become a heavy transport fuel for
trucks and buses.
The gas is considered by the California’s
Air Resources Board as the most carbonnegative
fuel type there is.
For reducing dairy emissions and
producing the clean fuel, dairy farmers
receive low carbon fuel standard credits.
The average cow produces $US4000
($NZ6490) in milk per year and about six
months ago the credits were providing
US$2000 per cow.
‘‘These credits have come down since
but they are still high and guaranteed for
10 years. That approach has really led to
farmers to run to this technology,’’ Prof
Mitloehner said.
The rapid increase of digesters could
be expected to continue for the state’s
1.8million cows and the resulting biogas
could be used for heavy duty industries
and hybrid vehicle fleet, he said.
Policy-makers globally wanted to know
how they could most effectively help
farmers to reduce emissions and achieve
climate goals, he said.
‘‘There are different approaches
throughout the world and I would put
them into two general bids. I call one the
‘cane approach’ and the other the ‘carrot
approach’.
‘‘The cane approach is one in general
terms where you use rules and regulations,
fines, maybe taxes and you tell farmers you
need to reduce ... [so much] of pollutant
X by this time and if you don’t do it you
will be fined, taxed or something else will
happen to you.’’
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times 31
management programmes
had resulted in mass protests by upset
farmers, a disconnect between farmers and
policy makers and another nation would
end up putting in more cows because of
demand, he said.
Other parts of the world such as
California were using the carrot approach.
‘‘In the US we see a different approach
and this approach is where so-called
climate-smart communities receive a lot
of funding with $US2.8billion of Federal
dollars with $US800million going to a beef
and dairy sustainability. The government
of the US is actively supporting farmers to
reduce emissions.’’
The California Dairy Research
Foundation was also awarded
$US85million as a financial incentive for
Professor
Frank
Mitloehner
believes
agriculture
can be part
of a climate
solution,
particularly
when
managing
methane.
dairy producers to adopt smart manure
ways to reduce emissions.
California is the only state in the US to
have a methane law which insists on a 40%
reduction of methane by agriculture and
other sectors by 2030.
Prof Mitloehner said new analysis by the
university showed California projects in
place today, coupled with a moderate feed
additive strategy, were on track to reduce
between 7.6 to nearly 10.6million tonnes of
methane (CO2e) by 2030, from the dairy
sector.
California dairies had already reduced
2.3million tonnes and achieved 30% of the
sector’s methane reduction emission goal,
as well as making money doing that, he
said.
Methane was a potent, but fast-burning
greenhouse gas that once reduced by
20-30% would become climate neutral
without further warming, he said.
The notion of methane being a super
pollutant stemmed from a matrix called
GWP100, which was developed in about
1990 around the Kyoto Climate Accord
and compared methane with carbon
dioxide (CO2) emission equivalents to
work out the warming potential, he said.
Methane might be more potent than
CO2, but it was not a CO2 on steroids
because it behaved differently in the
atmosphere and warmed the planet
differently, he said.
Methane is produced and destroyed
and its ‘‘fast and furious’’ lifespan is much
shorter — about 12 years — compared
with centuries for CO2.
‘‘A constant livestock herd produces
a constant amount of methane, but
almost an equal amount of methane
that’s produced by a constant herd is also
naturally destroyed and that means when
you have a slight reduction of methane per
year and that reduction is 0.3% ... then you
are not causing additional warming.’’
GWP100 over-estimated methane’s
warming impact of herds by a factor of
three to four and this was recognised last
year by an Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change report that confirmed that
simply expressing methane emissions as
CO2 equivalents overstated its effect, he
said.
Whereas the GWP Star matrix
accounted for the atmosphere removal and
the short-lifespan of the greenhouse gas.
‘‘Why I don’t hear [of] people,
particularly farmers, know[ing] this is
beyond me. It seems like the world has
not really read that. Think about what this
means — [GWP100] is the matrix that
has been used for the last 30 years. When
applied to agriculture and constant sources
from agriculture it means that we are
really blowing the impact of this gas out
of the water and that is the reason why I’m
advocating we use GWP Star, not because
it makes farming look better but because
it’s more scientifically accurate.’’
GWP Star characterises the impact of
the rate of change of methane over time
and was not a ‘‘get out of jail free card’’ for
agriculture, he said.
Prof Mitloehner said lazy and false
reports wrongly portraying him as
downplaying methane, a farmers’ friend
advocate for GWP Star and him calling
for the end of GWP100 were all ‘‘urban
myths’’.
He said it was wrong to assume that
academics working in agriculture had a
conflict of interest as they were trying to
improve the sustainability of the sector.
‘‘Some people don’t understand that. To
me its disheartening to see that there are
people who say ‘this guy cannot be trusted
as he works with agriculture’ It’s as if I were
to work with the mafia. The people who
grow our food deserve to be treated as well
as with our health [people].’’
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GARDENING 33
The first autumn tasks to tackle
This month we
harvest the last of
the summer crops,
prepare the garden for
winter planting – and
enjoy fresh apples,
passionfruit, grapes and
pears as they ripen
results in the rose garden. Maintain
the health of the plants by
mulching, regular deep-watering
and constantly dead-heading
finished flowers. Garden hygiene
remains very important. Remove
all fallen leaves from the rose
garden, as this helps reduce the
amount of reinfection with black
spot and rust.
Vegetables
Vegetables to harvest include
beans, beetroot, cabbage, carrots,
celery, corn, cucumber, egg plant,
kumara, lettuce, melons, onions,
potatoes, parsnip, pumpkin,
radish, silver beet, spinach, and
tomatoes.
Note down what vegetables
have been particularly successful
and possibles reasons why so you
can replicate it next season. Also
note where you planted your
crops so you can rotate them next
summer to help maintain levels
of soil nutrition and avoid buildup
of pests and diseases.
Winter vegetables to be planted
in March include beetroot, broccoli,
cabbage, cauliflower, carrots,
lettuce, onions, radish, silver beet
and spinach. Before planting out,
add fresh compost to existing soil
and combine thoroughly. Stagger
plantings to spread out the
harvest, giving you a continuous
supply of fresh produce over a
longer period rather than all
at once.
Houseplant care
It’s not the easiest of months
for houseplants as rooms inside
our homes are often very hot
with little air circulation while
owners are at work.
Check houseplants regularly
for signs of stress and/or disease.
Yellowing leaves, dull-green
leaves, or leaves falling are all
signs of poor health. Also check
the position of your houseplants
– are they receiving the same
light as earlier months, or
significantly less – and adjust as
needed.
Flowering annuals
Summer flowering annuals
are now finishing their main
flowering season, so it’s time to
removed old plants and add them
to the compost bin. Fortunately,
there are some flower arrivals
that continue to bloom almost
all-year round, including, alyssum,
lobelia, violas, and pansies.
Towards the end of March, the
following winter flowering annuals
can be planted: calendulas,
cornflower, dianthus, nemesias,
pansies, primulas, sweet william
and violas.
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Fruit trees
Harvest the last of maturing
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and edible grapes are
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plant as long as possible to get
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Maintain a copper spray on
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Roses
Depending on the varieties
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Wednesday March 15 2023 Selwyn Times 35
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
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(Permanent, Fixed time position
20 hours per week)
Term time only - Monday to Friday
We are currently seeking applications for a dynamic
and motivated person to support our growing Arts
community both inside and outside of the College. Our
successful candidate will embrace all areas of the Arts.
This is a support role assisting the Arts faculty.
Applicants will need to have a learner-centred focus
and be excited about working in a collaborative, flexible
and responsive learning environment. Please apply by
completing and emailing a current CV with a covering
letter to recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz. Applications
will close at 12pm on Friday 17th March 2023.
Rolleston College
631 Springston Rolleston Road
Phone. 03 595 2490
Email. recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz
www.rollestoncollege.nz
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West Melton School is a semi-rural school situated on the
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We are looking for an energetic and positive person to join
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This means maintaining the buildings, grounds and
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In making your application, please forward a letter
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LiFt oUt
FeAtUring the BeSt
ProPertieS AcroSS
the SeLWYn DiStrict
PUBLiSheD eVerY WeDneSDAY
Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 15th mArch, 2023
Your private 2,100sqm sanctuary
4 2 2 1 3
Surrounded by a backdrop of mature trees and beautifully
established, this home’s 2,100sqm section offers a rare and
tranquil setting for those wanting a private home haven. Sit
out under the verandah and soak up the peaceful ambience
that is yours to enjoy or be the envy of your colleagues when
you work from home in the detached garden office with its
lovely outlook. Many games of backyard cricket have been
enjoyed here over the years and it’s been great to be able
to share this lovely environment with family and friends.
However, the owners’ needs have now changed, giving you
the opportunity to experience everything they have loved
about this home. The teenage boys have been able to benefit
from having super-spacious bedrooms, whilst the large master
suite boasts a luxurious wall-to-wall twin tiled shower in the
ensuite. The up-to-the-minute kitchen with walk-in pantry,
which was installed in February last year, is central to the two
huge interconnecting living rooms. Both rooms open out to the
extensive decked areas, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor
flow. The features of this home are too numerous to list them
all, but include a wood burner on wetback, a heat pump,
undertile heating in both bathrooms, high-stud ceilings, auto
irrigation, a separate laundry and new carpets throughout.
Having a section of this size provides off-street parking options
for your prized motorhome and further vehicles, plus there’s
the added bonus of triple car garaging with a drive-through. If
you are in the market for a truly special home that will provide
your family with years of happiness and also some future
development potential, then this is your ‘must see’ property!
Price: By Negotiation
www.bayleys.co.nz/5520429
Sarah Booth
Mobile: 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
Nick Booth
Mobile: 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
25 Delamare Way, Rolleston Viewing: Saturday 18 March 3:30pm - 4:00pm or by appointment
ALL OVER SELWYN
Striking the right balance between friendliness and professionalism, Sarah is easy
to deal with and will guide you through the process of marketing your home with
the care and attention to detail it deserves.
If you’re looking to sell your property in the near future or just want to stay up to date
with what your most valuable asset is worth, give Sarah a call for a confidential chat.
Sarah Booth
027 527 8258 | sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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NEW LISTING
Glentunnel 10 Riversleigh Road
Welcome to ‘Kinsale’
Scale in this location is an absolute rarity, especially when it comes with a great balance of soils and contour, giving
versatility for both winter and summer grazing. This 398.7571-hectare property is exceptionally well maintained,
making it a perfect investment opportunity for anyone looking to diversify their agricultural portfolio. Exceptionally
well presented, ‘Kinsale’ has consistently seen upgrades and improvements over the whole property, resulting in a
high standard of fencing, laneways and supporting infrastructure, with all paddocks having been re-grassed in the
last 5 years. Historically, the property has been run as an intensive bull beef operation, along with grazing dairy
cattle, finishing sheep and prime cattle, this property is well suited to growing both grain and winter feed crops. The
property boasts a four-bedroom dwelling, situated in private, well-established grounds.
bayleys.co.nz/5520630
398.7571ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Fri 14 Apr 2023
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Phone for viewing times
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
NEW LISTING
Leeston 2/14 Spring Place
Affordable buying
This 90sqm (approximately), permanent material, low maintenance townhouse is the perfect answer if you are
looking to downsize, invest or as a first-time buyer.
The generous, sunny living room has sliding doors which open out to a patio and private leafy garden which is
perfect for relaxing. The décor is neutral throughout with a heat pump providing heating and cooling for year-round
comfort. The open-plan kitchen is spacious with an abundance of storage and a breakfast bar.
There are two bedrooms, one a double and the other a single, both with their own built-in robes. The bathroom has a
shub (a shower over a small bath), a separate toilet and also houses the laundry.
2 1 1 1
Asking Price $420,000
Phone for viewing times
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520588
bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING
Lincoln 281 Southfield Drive
Rolleston 5 Factory Drive
An elite entertainer
4 2 2 2
Brand new tradesman units
Manicured and superbly maintained, this modern
family home embodies the art of all-season
entertaining in a relaxed setting near central Lincoln.
Crafted with families in mind, the expansive open-plan
living configuration encompasses a study alcove,
lounge, dining quarter, and a tastefully appointed
kitchen, anchored by a granite breakfast bar. The
adjoining media room broadens the scope of your
living space and can be sealed off, rendering absolute
seclusion as desired. Bi-fold doors from both living
rooms provide a seamless transition out to the
sheltered courtyard with louvres.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
2pm, Wed 29 Mar 2023
View 4-4.30pm Wed 15 Mar
& 12-12.30pm Sun 19 Mar or by appointment
Nathan Collett 027 826 1535
nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz
Bianca Davidson 027 322 9055
bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Completion due May 2023.
Brand new commercial units of various sizes available
from 106sqm to 213sqm.
Additional information available including floor plan
and price list. Asking rental includes rates and
insurance.
Contact the Landlord's agents for further information
or a viewing.
bayleys.co.nz/5520521
For Lease $22,260 + GST (if any)
View by appointment
Sam Stone 021 330 479
sam.stone@bayleys.co.nz
Campbell Taylor 027 433 4703
campbell.taylor@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520671
Rolleston 16 Flock Street
Land here and live in style
Finished to a high standard just under two years ago, the 224sqm home presents like new and has features you will
love. The kitchen boasts granite benchtops, a plumbed double fridge space, a 90cm Smeg oven with gas hobs and a
walk-in pantry. Stacker sliders in the kitchen area take you out onto the large Kwila deck, providing an easy
indoor/outdoor flow when dining outside. The home comprises spacious open-plan living with a designated dining
area, a large formal lounge, four bedrooms, a separate laundry and great hallway storage. The master bedroom's
luxurious ensuite features an over-sized tiled shower and undertile heating. From the master bedroom, you can step
out to the spa, which will remain at the property for your enjoyment. Garage carpet, Bluetooth speakers in the
kitchen area and two heat pumps complete the picture of your new home.
bayleys.co.nz/5520625
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Wed 22 Mar 2023
View 1-1.30pm Sun 19 Mar or by appointment
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
Charlotte Bell 021 758 450
charlotte.bell@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING
Rolleston 3 Lemonwood Drive
Contemporary eco-elegance
Energy efficiency and visual elegance reach their peak at this intelligent residence in central Faringdon. Like new,
only been lived in for two years and awarded Silver at the Registered Master Builder Awards, this ex-show-home for
Green Homes NZ has been designed following eco-friendly principles, ensuring residents a lifestyle of supreme
comfort. Style meets sustainability throughout the single-level layout, with high-end inclusions and a suite of energyefficient
solutions powered by ten subtle solar panels. Thermal mass is optimised by polished concrete floors and a
feature block wall in the open-plan living and dining room, where a striking raked ceiling elevates aesthetic
excellence. Sophistication is also showcased in the flawless designer kitchen, with its elegant island, elite Miele
appliances, solid surface counters and well-appointed butler’s pantry.
bayleys.co.nz/5520643
4 1 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 22 Mar 2023
View Thu 12.15-12.45pm & Sun 1-1.30pm
Bianca Davidson 027 322 9055
bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
NEW LISTING
Grass is digitally enhanced
Southbridge 66 Brook Street
Move in ready
Introducing a brand-new home with relaxing views to a neighbouring reserve from a coveted Southbridge
subdivision.
Settled on a generous 698sqm (approximately) site, this pristine abode enjoys the simplicity of a single-level layout
with contemporary finishes exhibited throughout.
The open plan kitchen, living and dining area is a calming social centre, boasting picturesque views across to the
reserve. The kitchen is a perfect domain for hosting guests with its inviting breakfast bar, and sliding doors ensure
you can easily move outdoors when alfresco occasions call.
3 1 2 2
Asking Price $679,000
Phone for viewing times
John Bailey 027 893 0234
john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520697
bayleys.co.nz

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Homeownership: should you
make a will?
If you have just bought your first home or
already own a property, then the answer to
this is yes.
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest
investments you may make during your
lifetime.
It is, therefore, necessary to decide who
will be the benefactor/s of your property
and belongings should you suddenly pass
away. To do this, you need to create a will.
A will states who receives what in the event
of your death.
Anyone over 18
years old can
create a will.
According to the Public Trust, over 50%
of New Zealanders do not have a will.
Young people, aged from 25 to 39 years,
who are financially independent, feature
highly in this area, and yet they are a group
more likely to indulge in adventurous
holidays and take part in risky extreme
sports. Accumulated assets of this age
group might include a bike, car, TV, house,
and furniture, along with a vast range of
electronic and digital gear.
With the arrival of a family, having a
will in place is even more essential and yet,
according to the survey taken in 2014, only
30% of 25-40 year-olds, with children, have
a will in place.
A will not only legally takes care of the
property, and the monetary side of things
but can also state who will take care of
children in the event of an untimely death.
What happens if there is no will
The lack of a will can create problems
over who will benefit from the estate - this
is especially important if there are children,
de facto relationships, children from
previous relationships, family
members with addictions, or
where a business is involved.
Where there is no will, the
estate goes into ‘intestacy’,
which means a court will
appoint an administrator,
who does the same job as
an executor, to manage the
estate. The administrator has
the authority to act on behalf
of the deceased and applies
to the High Court for letters
of administration (power to
administrate the estate).
The Administration Act
1969 provides a code to
be followed that ensures the estate is
administered in order of priority. (Check
out Wills at www.communitylaw.org.nz)
Save time and money
Before meeting with your lawyer, and
to help save time and money, decide in
advance how you want to distribute your
will – determine who will receive what.
You can also create a DIY will online,
but if the distribution of your property is
complicated, you may need to contact a
lawyer for additional help.
For your will to be valid and legally
binding it must be signed in front of two
witnesses, who also must sign it. The
witnesses are not in any way responsible for
what is in the will or its execution.
Four steps to creating a will
1. Nominate an executor – the person
who will manage the distribution of your
property.
2. Choose how you want to be buried or
cremated, and how you want your funeral
to be held, i.e. small and private, at a
church, or in a garden. Make sure family or
friends know in advance what you want to
happen, as the reading of the will may not
be before the funeral.
3. Appoint a guardian/s for your
children (if under 18) and your pets.
Discuss this with prospective guardians,
so they are prepared and understand their
responsibility.
4. Decide who will receive what and how
much; this may include money, property,
and personal belongings, as well as selected
charities.
Boundary lines are indicative only
West Melton 61 Stackhouse Road
Lifestyle living with income potential
An idyllic lifestyle nestled on 4.3057 hectares of land. This stunning property has been well maintained and cared
for, offering an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle, with the added benefit of additional sheds
that would suit an entrepreneur with vision. Until 2017 the current owners operated a free-range chicken farm
producing around 1,500 eggs per day. Sheds, feeders, silos and original infrastructure are still in place making it an
ideal investment opportunity for someone. With the current shortage of eggs, we can’t help thinking the future for
this property is bright. Set in a mature garden is a charming and spacious circa 1980 four-bedroom home, featuring
a large verandah, perfect for enjoying the stunning views of the established gardens, which have been carefully
tended to over the years.
4.3057ha 4 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Thu 30 Mar 2023
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Phone for viewing times
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520559

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View Hill 164 Depot Road
The Ultimate Escape
Beyond a sweeping countryside driveway awaits this grand-scale 5-bedroom lifestyle property exhibiting exceptional quality,
impeccable design and multi-generational living opportunities.
Superbly connected with its countryside surroundings, the colossal single-storey layout and considered corrugated steel
cladding ensure this residence sits harmoniously within its 4.1-hectare setting.
5 3 2 4
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 28th March, 2023 at 12.00pm
View Sat 18 Mar 1.00 - 1.45pm
Sun 19 Mar 1.00 - 1.45pm
Web pb.co.nz/DFL116489
Separate from the primary residence is a studio unit complete with a kitchen and bathroom, making it ideal for extended
families or savvy buyers wanting to explore the possibility of additional income.
Presenting space and opportunities in abundance, this is rural living at its finest, and you're urged to act quickly.
Simon Anderson
M 021 0828 5532
Matt Collier
M 027 205 6626
E simon.anderson@pb.co.nz
E mattc@pb.co.nz
Your local
Rural Specialist
Thinking of selling?
Call Simon for service that
makes a difference.
Simon Anderson
Rural/Lifestyle Sales Consultant
M 021 0828 5532
E simon.anderson@pb.co.nz
pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
PB062361
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Darfield 2394 Old West Coast Road
93 ha Kowhai Flats Farm
Located just 20 minutes from Christchurch, this impressive stand-alone property offers a rare opportunity in a highly desirable
location. The property has been subdivided into 14 main paddocks with a versatile mix of soils, making it ideal for a range of
mixed cropping options. Previous crops include potatoes, strawberries, onions, squash, cereals and peas. The property currently
has a stand of asparagus and winters hoggets and trading cattle. The property boasts an impressive array of infrastructure,
including food processing and chiller facilities, a four-bay storage shed with drying capacity, a 300m2 packing shed, a twostand
wool shed, and numerous other hay sheds, along with sheep and cattle yards. In addition to the agricultural facilities,
there is a well-maintained 230m2 permanent material four-bedroom home in a sheltered and private setting. The property
consists of three main perpetual leases that have been held by the existing family for close to 100 years. This mix of quality
infrastructure, location, and versatility all combine to provide strong broad market appeal.
4 1 2
Tender closes 1.00pm, Wed 19th Apr, 2023, Property Brokers, 68
South Terrace, Darfield 7510
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/DFR115883
Matt Collier
M 027 205 6626
Gareth Cox
M 021 250 9714
E mattc@pb.co.nz
E gareth@pb.co.nz
Leeston 15 Stewarts Road
A cut above the rest
Sheltered from the hustle and bustle, this modernized home will instantly appeal to families who crave space, style and
seclusion. Inside the open-plan living space is an entertainer's dream-come-true, with a large kitchen, generous dining area
and excellent indoor/outdoor flow providing scope to cater to any and every occasion! Three good sized bedrooms ensure
there's plenty of accommodation, while a separate lounge, two bathrooms, separate laundry and ample storage make the
home as functional as it is warm and inviting. Heating is by way of log burner and heat pump plus being double glazed you
will stay warm and cool in all seasons. Outside finds great entertaining options, with easy care lawns and gardens. The balance
of the property has been smartly divided into 3 stock proof paddocks which will help keep the freezers full all year round. This
very rare offering in the popular Brookside area, an easy commute from Leeston, Rolleston and Christchurch will appeal to
those who are not willing to settle for the ordinary and simply want a home that is a cut above the ordinary.
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
3 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 29th March, 2023 at 4.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
View Sun 19 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am
Web pb.co.nz/LEL116855
Cameron McRae
M 027 769 6696
E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Rolleston 1/636 Maddisons Road
Location location location
Located in Weedons, just minutes from Rolleston and so handy to all of Christchurch's amenities, 1/636 Maddisons Road is a
cracking 7.35Ha block in a very desirable location. The property is situated down a private tree lined driveway creating great
sense of seclusion. Set up for those with outdoor interests, it has the space and positioning to fulfil the dream of selfsufficiency
or additional income. The opportunities are limited only by imagination. What an opportunity to purchase 18 acres
of fertile land, with facilities set up for harness racing or lifestyle living. Built in an era known for its great bones, this home
offers spacious family living in the form of a large open plan space which encompasses the practical kitchen, dining and living
area which in turn opens out onto two separate, decked areas beautifully positioned for all day sun providing the perfect
places to relax at any time of the day. All three bedrooms are roomy in size and the main bathroom is spacious and in a
practical location. Add to that a separate laundry (country style with an extra shower), all boxes are ticked to allow you and
your family all the space that you require.
4 2 1 1
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 29th March, 2023 at 4.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
View Sun 19 Mar 12.30 - 1.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/LEL115639
Cameron McRae
M 027 769 6696
E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
Rolleston 34 Lennon Drive
Smart buying in great location
With Vendors on the move, this 190sqm home is ready and waiting. Prominent on a 635m2 fully fenced section this home is
going to be in hot demand. Built by reputable Today Homes this property will make a fantastic home for you and your family
or alternatively would be a great addition to the investor's portfolio. The permanent material home comprises three double
bedrooms, two lounges and an office. Designed with the chef of the family in mind, the hub of the home is the practical
kitchen with plenty of bench space and quality appliances. The home is serviced by two bathrooms with the master having an
ensuite and the other being centrally positioned for ease of access for the balance of the house. Add to this the attached
double garage, the large deck easily accessed from the dining/living area and you have a property that you know you will
want to make your own. Contact Cameron for more info
3 2 2 2
For Sale Buyers $749,000+
View Sun 19 Mar 1.45 - 2.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU116680
Cameron McRae
M 027 769 6696
E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Rolleston 28 Falcon Road
Superior home, premium location
Located down Falcon Road in the popular and sold-out Falcons Landing subdivision is this as new family home positioned
among other new quality builds. Carefully constructed by the owner builder, this property will make a fantastic home for you
and your family or alternatively would be a great addition to the investor's portfolio. The permanent material home comprises
four double bedrooms, spacious open plan living orientated to make the most of the sun is north and west facing and a
separate lounge too. Designed with the chef of the family in mind the hub of the home is the practical kitchen with plenty of
bench space and quality appliances including the 90cm freestanding stove and hidden walk-in pantry. The home is serviced by
two bathrooms with the master having an ensuite and the other being centrally positioned for ease of access for the balance
of the house. Add to this the attached carpeted double garage, a kwila morning deck and large patio area accessed from the
dining/living area and you have a property that you know you will want to make your own.
4 2 2 2
For Sale Buyers $849,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/ROU105385
Cameron McRae
M 027 769 6696
E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
Lincoln 21 Robert Street
Central & Spacious!
Situated close to all Lincoln amenities on a 1004sqm (approx) mature section, set back from the road, this 4 bedroom
property awaits a new family to call it home. Overlooking the rear garden, the open plan kitchen/dining accommodates a
small sitting area and to the front of the property is a spacious lounge with beamed ceiling, large windows and a log burner on
wetback. All 4 bedrooms have built in robes, with the Master having a triple robe and sliding door to a patio. Complimented by
a family bathroom with a feature bay window and a separate toilet with basin. Completing the home is a separate laundry
and a decked back porch. If space is what you are looking for, outside has it in spades. To the front of the property there is a
large lawn, framed by mature trees, including apple and lemon trees. To one side of the home the sheltered patio has a built
in bbq area, perfect for entertaining in summer and out back you will find an enclosed yard area, sleepout and space for the
veggies. There is a single garage with workshop, as well as a small carport and storage lean to. Offers to be presented Tuesday
21st March at 4pm.
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
4 1 1 1
For Sale Buyers $719,000+
View Wed 15 Mar 5.00 - 5.30pm
Sun 19 Mar 12.00 - 12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/LIU116756
Holly Siddons
M 020 4153 5251
E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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The next move
is yours!
“Holly - What a wonderful person to have sell our house.
Personable while professional, caring and hardworking. Not just
a transaction! We have loved dealing with Holly and would
recommend her and the PB team to anyone!”
“Holly Siddons was a pleasure to work with. She made the
whole process seamless and hassle free. She went above
and beyond with supporting me through the purchasing
process and I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
Let me do the same for you.
Give me a call 020 4153 5251
Holly Siddons Residential Sales Consultant
M 020 4153 5251 E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz
SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD
pb.co.nz
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What is a cross lease property?
“Cross leases are a complicated form
of property ownership in New Zealand
and lots of people find them hard to
understand. In fact, they can be so
troublesome that the Law Commission has
recommended they are abolished,” says the
Real Estate Authority.
There are four main types of property
ownership in New Zealand – freehold,
leasehold, unit title and cross lease.
In a cross lease, you own a share of
the freehold title with the other cross
leaseholders and a leasehold interest in
the particular area and building that you
occupy.
It’s important to understand what
buying a cross lease property might
mean for you. Many people don’t do their
due diligence on cross leases and find
themselves in a bit of a mess as a result.
Cross leases are common in areas where
there has been a lot of subdividing of
larger sections, or in blocks of two to four
units – the houses may be standalone
homes, or they may be units/flats. In a
cross lease title, property owners share
ownership of the land and the buildings
on it.
If you hold a cross lease, you are a partowner
of every building on the plot of land
– not just the one you occupy – with the
other leaseholders. Each cross leaseholder
is granted what is known as a registered
leasehold estate of the particular area and
building that they occupy. These leases
are usually for 999 years for a nominal
rent, like 10 cents per annum. Each lease
sets out exclusive areas of occupation as
well as any shared or common areas. In
other words, your house or unit is set
apart just for you and your family, but you
have equal access to shared areas (like a
driveway, or garages, or a common garden
area). A cross lease title also includes a
plan of the footprint of the property, called
the flats plan, so you can see if it matches
the property you are looking at.
This form of shared ownership means
that any structural changes to the property
or shared areas must be agreed upon by all
the owners.
Depending on the terms of the
cross lease, you may need to get the
other owners’ consent for things like
painting the exterior of your property,
building a deck or putting up a fence.
These provisions are usually referred
to as covenants. A covenant may place
restrictions on what you may do with
the unit or building, so it is important
to understand what they mean – this is
where things can get tricky.
For example, let’s say that you own a
cross lease property that you want to sell.
You and your co-owners share driveway
access and some common garages, but you
have a buyer for your property who is only
interested if they can knock down one of
the garages. If the property was freehold,
where there is one sole owner, the new
buyer could do what they liked (within
the limits of the council restrictions).
However, because it’s a cross lease
property, the buyer would have to get all
the other owners to agree (and offer their
consent in writing).
Be careful when making enclosed
additions to a cross-leased property
(for example, adding an extra room or
conservatory). Even if you do get the other
owners’ consent to do it, it will change the
overall floor plan of the property and you
will have to have the flats plan altered so
the change is shown. This will cost money,
but if you don’t do it the land title will not
be accurate and this can cause problems
when you go to sell.
It strongly recommend engaging a
lawyer to review the terms of a cross lease
property. Their first step should be to
check that any property you are interested
in matches the one marked on the flats
plan. They will help you unpick all the
conditions of a cross lease agreement,
including finding out what the restrictions
are and how many other owners are
involved. A lawyer will also be able to
advise you if there are particular issues
with the property you are interested in and
find out what changes have been made by
other owners.
A Land Information Memorandum
(LIM) will also show you information
held by the local council about a certain
property and land. It may be worth getting
an independent assessment of a cross
lease property from an inspector who has
professional indemnity insurance and
carries out their work in line with the New
Zealand Standard for Residential Property
Inspection (NZ S 4306:2005).
As always, it’s smart to figure out as
much as you can about a cross lease
property at the start of your home-buying
process rather than after the fact.
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LINCOLN 76 CARNAVERON DRIVE
5449m 2 4 2 2 2 10 2
BOUNTIFUL BEAUTY IN BARTON FIELDS
Bespoke architectural design, curated with utmost
attention to detail and a focus on character, is
showcased in this modern four-bedroom lifestyle
residence that sits harmoniously within relaxed semirural
surroundings.
Settled upon a sizeable 5,449 m2 site in ever-desirable
Barton Fields, this property represents a supreme
sanctuary offering incredible privacy and abundant
space, with subdivision potential only adding to the
appeal.
Skilfully collaborating contemporary elements
with traditional charm, this timber weatherboard
and plaster over brick home was designed by Ray
Hawthorne and built by Brooks Construction Ltd in
2012.
Meticulously maintained since its completion and
enjoying a fresh coat of exterior paint, this home
includes all the hallmarks of thought and quality,
including woollen carpets and insulation, a dedicated
study, separate laundry and a 2.55m stud, which
amplifies the feeling of space.
The single-level layout plays host to four bedrooms
assisted by two bathrooms, including a sleek master
retreat with a walk-in robe and en suite.
An expansive communal area seamlessly integrates
the kitchen, dining, and living space and is supported
by a separate lounge for relaxation and entertainment.
These social spaces seamlessly extend out to two
pergolas that are cleverly connected by shade-sails.
Carefully tended gardens paired with post-and-rail
fencing offer a sense of countryside escape, along
with flourishing vegetable beds, productive fruit
trees and a hen house, allowing you to truly immerse
yourself in a rural lifestyle within Lincoln’s town
boundary.
With ample off-street parking the spacious three-bay,
shed incorporates two, 3 metre high doors, ensuring it
can accommodate a camper or boat.
The extremely motivated vendors have another
project on the horizon - call Kathryn further
information.
Deadline
1:00pm on Tuesday 14 March (unless sold prior)
Harcourts Holmwood, 51 Holmwood Road,
Fendalton, Christchurch
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Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm-3:00pm
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M 027 244 1810
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Holmwood Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

security system are just a few of the many extras on
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone
spacious office/studio that gives options for
those who require a dedicated work from home space
or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.
a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston.
Karen Hennessy
Mobile: 027 967 0186
karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz
Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for
keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with
2 heat pumps.
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen
room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with
ladder access and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this
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information 4.15pm – 4.45pm that you gather 49 Granite in the Drive, process.” Rolleston or accountant to check if the house or any Harcourts
Ray White Town & Lifestyle
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It might feel like you’re getting away from other buildings on the property are GSTexempt.
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restrict what you can do.
Property
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Brokers
A good place to start when trying to
Harcourts remain when the property passes into new mournfully told
Harcourts
me that their lifestyle
getting your lawyer to check if there are any figure out what tax obligations might ownership.
block had become “a life sentence”. Do your
covenants on the property that might have attach to your purchase of the property Things that we take for granted when homework and you’re far more likely to live
an impact on a future business you may is Inland Revenue’s property tax decision living in urban environments, like water, happily ever after in rural bliss.”
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Show homes help when
choosing a builder
Show homes are a great way to gather
ideas with the latest trends in design,
home features and building materials on
display.
If not sure what to build, a plethora of
house designs can be discovered on the
websites of building companies while
visiting their respective show homes
allows you to visualise how given designs
could work for you and to gain a feel for
the space in given rooms.
Building company representatives will
work with you, adapting a favoured plan to
meet your family’s needs then guiding you
through the building process.
Most companies cover the gamut of
builds though each is likely to have a
particular focus. Talk to their people so
you understand where the company sits
on the spectrum, from highly specified
architecturally designed houses to more
economic family homes.
Look at the finish and quality of the
show home and ask where you can see
other homes the company has constructed.
Ascertain whether the features and fittings
in the show home are their standard or
a step up on what is offered in the basic
package.
Some building companies have
designers. Others prefer to work with their
own library of plans, adapting a chosen
one rather than starting from scratch.
Enquire as to whether there is a fee for
any concept drawings, changes to existing
plans or new plans, before getting too far
down the track.
If you cannot find
a plan you like, you
might work with an
architectural draftsperson
or architect. When a plan
is finalised, you can then
invite selected building
companies that specialise
in the type of build you
are seeking, to quote.
Once you have
all the information
together – the design,
cost of building, build
timeframe, and progress
and final payment
timeframe – you are
in a position to select
a building company.
Until you sign on the
dotted line, you are not
committed to a given
company and can walk
away though there may be a charge for any
plans drawn up if you do not proceed.
Remember to compare ‘apples with
apples’. Check that what is quoted is the
same in each case. Changes to fixtures,
fittings and other features can make a
difference to the quoted price with the
variances in quotes being due to disparities
in quality and type of product used.
Before committing to a build, organise
finance based on the features you have
chosen. Remember, each and every
variation will affect the price, usually
upwards. Get this sorted before the build
starts. Most building companies will guide
you through the choice and costing phase.
Once the price is set avoid making
changes to ensure the project keeps within
budget. After all, the last thing you want is
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Your guide to all things Real Estate
in the Selwyn District
Selwyn’s commercial and
industrial real estate market
You don’t have to drive far around Selwyn
to see several commercial and industrial
developments progressing. Over the last
10-15 years, commercial and industrial
buildings have changed from servicing and
supporting the agricultural and farm sector
to catering to a diverse range of general
businesses.
Sam Stone, Head of Industrial Sales and
Leasing for Bayleys Canterbury, advises
that with limited land available in Selwyn,
the number of industrial buildings to
purchase is also limited; this leads to greater
demand. With good growth continuing,
there has been an increase of nearly 50%
in land values since Covid. Sam feels that
there is not a lot of negativity out there,
and people are still quite confident. He
advises that commercial real estate demand
hasn’t dropped but has stayed the same
or remained strong, while rent growth
continues with the value of the properties
remaining the same or increasing. While
rental vacancies are currently at their
lowest, there are strong enquiries for the
upcoming Rolleston Fields premises.
Tennyson Street’s commercial buildings
are due to be completed in mid-2023, with
tenants being sought for office spaces,
fashion, homewares, bespoke retail, plus
food and beverage businesses.
Confidence in the area is attracting
prominent business names, including
PlaceMakers, DHL, The Warehouse’s
SIDC, PGG Wrightson, ProBuild ITM,
Westland Milk Products and many others.
IPort’s Factory Drive in Rolleston has
a significant number of 100-220 sqm
warehouse units. Of these,14 units were
leased before completion and are now
tenanted with various small businesses. The
second-stage units will be available soon.
Rolleston is also home to one of the South
Island’s largest spec buildings available for
lease at 21-27 Pereita Drive and caters to
different businesses as part of the Ngāi Tahu
Development “Tawhiri”. The 32-hectare
Tawhiri industrial park is well-situated
for logistics, transport, warehousing,
manufacturing and agricultural services.
The wider Selwyn area now has many
amenities for its growing population,
including the new Prebbleton Shopping
Village on Central Ave. It will house a
variety of retail, healthcare and other
professionals, along with food and beverage
tenants. Meanwhile, Lincoln continues to
be a popular and fast-growing township
with limited land available for commercial
purposes. However, Vernon Drive
continues to attract a mix of retail and
service tenants to meet demand.
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Visit one of our stunning showhomes to gather ideas for your dream home
Faringdon, 47 Lanner Drive, Rolleston
Faringdon, 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston
SHOWHOMES
Both showhomes
Open Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm
SHOWrOOM / OfficE
31 Watts Road, Sockburn
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
0800 844 488
signature.co.nz

THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES
Tuesday 14 March
5.30pm – 6.00pm
Wednesday 15 March
12.30pm – 1.00pm
5.00pm – 5.30pm
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Thursday 16 March
12.00pm – 12.30pm
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Saturday 18 March
10.30am – 11.00am
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15 George Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
17 Widdowson Road, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
21 Robert Street, Lincoln
Property Brokers
2 Woodland Lane, Prebbgleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
16 Rufus Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
72 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11 Eversham Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
3 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
59 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
5 Appleton Court, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
44 Lewis Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
97 East Belt, Lincoln
Property Brokers
289 Trices Road, Prebbleton
Harcourts Four Seasons
42 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1143 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
36 Marcoola Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
53 Bradwell Crescent, Halswell
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
289 Trices Road, Prebbleton
Harcourts Four Seasons
15 Silverstone Loop, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
66 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd
59 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
95 Pegasus Boulevard, Pegasus
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
23 Gemstone Place, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
36 Coolspring Way, Redwood
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2 Woodland Lane, Prebbgleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
15 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
20 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
164 Depot Road View Hill
Property Brokers
55A Moore Street, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
40 Blakes Road, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11 Eversham Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
29B Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
11 Corriedale Lane, West Melton
Bayleys Canterbury
50 Heathridge Place, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
25 Delamare Way, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
Sunday 19 March
10.30am – 11.00am 53 Bradwell Crescent, Halswell
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
11.00am – 11.30am
11.00am – 11.45am
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11.00am – 11.30am
97 East Belt Lincoln
Property Brokers
15 Stewarts Road Leeston
Property Brokers
1 Navy Loop, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
36 Coolspring Way, Redwood
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.00am – 11.30am
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604 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
20 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
289 Trices Road, Prebbleton
Harcourts Four Seasons
253 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
85 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
16 Rufus Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
59 Kaitorete Drive, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
14 Warhol Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
9 Florin Lane, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
26 – 28 James Street, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
5 Highworth Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
36 Navy Loop, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
36 Marcoola Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
95 Pegasus Boulevard, Pegasus
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
7 Hollard Crescent Lincoln
Property Brokers
3 Denise Crescent Hornby
Property Brokers
21 Robert Street Lincoln
Property Brokers
165 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
100 Jean Archie Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
20 Chimango Place, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
2/14 Spring Place, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
3 Te Pihopa Way, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
39 Moreton Green, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
9 Eversham Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
42 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
15 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
31 High Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
31 High Street
Bayleys Canterbury
17 Widdowson Road, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
1/636 Maddisons Road Rolleston
Property Brokers
4 Wakeman Drive, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
78 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
36 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
26 Victors Road, Hoon Hay
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
21 Cameron Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
15 George Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2 Woodland Lane, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
23 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
6 Armil Place Lincoln
Property Brokers
16 Flock Street, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
34B Woodville Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
66 Brook Street, Southbridge
Bayleys Canterbury
354 Maddisons Road, Weedons
Bayleys Canterbury
164 Depot Road View Hill
Property Brokers
117 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
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28 Brittan Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
34 Rotherham Drive, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
16 Flock Street, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
16 Broomleigh Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
3 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
5 Maurice Street, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
16 Russell Lilley Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
55A Moore Street, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
39 Monte Crescent, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
35 Rothwell Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
17 Spirit Terrace, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2 Fairhurst Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
72 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
17 Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
34 Lennon Drive Rolleston
Property Brokers
21 Palladio Avenue, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
9 Rossall Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
7 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
139 Wards Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
29B Fairfield Way, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
99 Renoir Drive Rolleston
Property Brokers
73 Preston Avenue, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
44 Lewis Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2 Fox Lane, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
5 Appleton Court, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
22 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12 Tapanui Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
15 Silverstone Loop, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
19 Ashdown Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
28 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
33 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
20 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1143 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
50 Heathridge Place, Lincoln
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
23 Gemstone Place, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
26 Torlesse Road, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
13 May Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
7A Jacks Drive, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
22 Gracia Way, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
40 Blakes Road, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1143 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2 Corriedale Lane, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
4 Zabeel Street, Lincoln
Bayleys Canterbury
4 Lowes Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1/281 Leeston Road, Springston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
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 directly
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
ARIZTO - ANNA JAMES
027 222 2742
annajames.co.nz
TALL POPPY - ANITA & IAN
MIDDLETON
022 151 2671
tallpoppy.co.nz
PROPERTY BROKERS
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
Rolleston 03 929 0306
Darfield 03 975 4506
Leeston 03 929 0306
Lincoln 03 595 6954
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
Hornby 03 349 9919
Rolleston 03 347 4711
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