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• By Darryl Baser
PREBBLETON resident
Hamish Prebble was crowned
the winner of the township’s
inaugural pumpkin growing
competition on Sunday.
Prebble’s (left) pumpkin
weighed in at 120kg,
impressing Giant Pumpkins
of Prebbleton creator Marcus
Peters (right). “His was really
good, but all the pumpkin
weights were down due to the
inclement weather this season,
with colder nights,” Peters said.
“It really drove the pumpkins
down in weight this year.”
A 99kg pumpkin, grown by
10-year-old Prebbleton School
pupil Fern Broomhall, won
the children’s whopper contest
and was second in the open
category. •Turn to page 4
• By Daniel Alvey
A BURNHAM resident who
got into a scuffle after surprising
a burglar in his home says
police don’t appear to be
acting quick enough to find the
offender.
He was visited by police last
week for the first time since the
burglary on March 9 – even
though he identified who he
thinks is the offender two days
after the break-in.
“It just seemed to be no further
ahead from the day it happened,”
he told Selwyn Times.
The burglar drove off in a
distinctive white Mercedes
Sprinter van, registration KPD407
– the same vehicle involved in a
burglary in
Tai Tapu on Boxing Day.
Police have identified the
registered owner of the van, but it
appears it is not the person who
committed the burglaries.
Police told the Burnham
resident last week mugshots were
being gathered of a potential
suspect but they had to be sourced
from Wellington.
•Turn to page 4

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THERE’S something a bit
odd about the investigation
into the burglaries in
Burnham and Tai Tapu we
have been covering in the
past few issues (see page 1).
Selwyn police HQ are not
responding to our questions
directly now; all responses
are coming from the police
media team in Wellington.
The Burnham victim is
not overly happy with the
constabulary.
He has identified the likely
suspect who appears to be
staying at a social housing
unit in Christchurch – where
the van used in the two
burglaries is often parked up.
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Police were contacted by a
resident about the van which
has come and gone regularly
over the past few weeks. The
suspect has also been sighted
there.
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Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times
PROPERTY OWNERS are
facing a rates increase of nearly
6 per cent.
It comes after the district
council adopted its draft Annual
Plan, which determines what
rates will be spent on across the
district in the 2023/24 financial
plan.
The 5.9 per cent average
increase is slightly higher than
what was initially forecast.
It is higher than Waimakariri
District Council’s proposed
5.97 per cent rates rise and
Christchurch City Council’s 5.58
per cent increase.
Mayor Sam Broughton said
the district council was “acutely
aware” of the rising costs facing
residents.
“Council has
worked hard to
pull together a
work programme
that keeps the
rates as low as
possible, while
ensuring its
services and
facilities continue
to meet the needs of Selwyn’s
ever-growing communities,” he
said.
The draft Annual Plan is open
for public consultation until
April 28. It is due to be signed off
by the district council on June
28. The increase will be added to
rates bills from the end of July.
The 5.9 per cent rise is higher
than the 5.5 per cent initially
forecast in the Long Term
Plan, but below the 7.2 per cent
inflation rate.
“We are acutely aware of
the rising living costs that
our residents are facing at
the moment, given the high
inflation,” Broughton said.
A typical household would pay
$3.36 on average more a week in
rates under the proposed rise,
depending on their location and
services.
“When planning our capital
projects, we focused on
what’s achievable and thanks
to several new government
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opportunity to also access
additional funding sources.
“This has enabled us to
progress new projects or
bring some already planned
forward, particularly in the
transportation area.”
Broughton cited the move to
bring forward the new traffic
signals at the intersection of
Levi/Lowes/Masefield/Lincoln
Rolleston Rds, which were
originally scheduled to be
finished in 2025/26.
The district council will
continue to invest in services,
facilities and infrastructure,
such as community reserve
development in Dunsandel and
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in Leeston and Prebbleton, a
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and reservoir in Springfield,
and reservoirs in Hororātā and
Arthur’s Pass.
The draft Annual Plan
proposes spending $137.7
million on capital projects over
the next year. This includes
$20.8 million on water supply
projects, $45.8 million on
wastewater and $43.5 million on
transportation.
“While our work programme
for next year is pretty much on
track with what’s outlined in our
Long Term Plan that was widely
consulted on, it’s still important
that we hear from our Selwyn
communities,” Broughton said.
“I encourage everyone to
have a look at our draft plan
and let us know if we are on the
right track or if we have missed
something.”
The draft Annual Plan is
open for feedback until 5pm
on April 28. Residents will also
be able to talk to their district
councillor about the proposed
rates increase at drop-in sessions
for each ward.
•For more information on
the drop-in sessions or to
provide feedback on the
rates rise and draft Annual
Plan, visit selwyn.govt.nz/
annualplan2023
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Ellesmere Heritage Park Trust
members fundraised about $9000
from their Chairs for Heritage
auction on Sunday last week. The
money will go towards turning
the trust’s Selwyn Heritage
Centre museum at Leeston into
a fit-for-purpose building. The
44 old Toomey wooden chairs
had been revamped by artists
and community members. The
top price was $1100, fetched for
the sculpture The Lake Fly by
Southbridge artist David Lloyd.
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on Sunday. The hub was opened
by Mayor Sam Broughton and
attended by about 130 people.
It is designed to help provide
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sustainability programmes for
schools and community groups
across the district.
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officer Matt Walker said the house
had multiple working smoke
alarms that alerted the owner,
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NEWS
Plan to grow
competition
•From page 1
Peters’ 79kg pumpkin took out
third place. The current Guinness
World Record for the heaviest
pumpkin is held by Italian
Stefano Cutrupi – a massive
1226kg recorded on September
26, 2021.
He held the competition to
share his love of growing giant
vegetables.
Thirty-two people entered,
including several Prebbleton
School pupils who used seeds
Peters donated to the PTA to help
with fundraising.
Principal Kim Alexander
said the children all grew their
pumpkins at home. The school
held its own competition on
Friday before the pumpkins were
taken to the Prebbleton market
for the main competition.
She thanked PTA member
Courtney Rhodes for her work
behind the scenes.
“Marcus and Courtney did all
the work, they did a fabulous job
and it was a lot of fun. I think a
lot more children will enter if it
does become an annual event,
Alexander said.
Peters said he plans to grow the
event. Planning for next year’s
competition is already under way
GIANT: Fern Broomhall won
the children’s whopper
contest and was second in
the open category.
so potential competitors can “hit
the ground running.”
He also plans to change the
event’s name to “The Great
Pumpkin Picnic.”
“People can bring along their
pumpkins and we can have a
big picnic in the park in the
Prebbleton Domain.”
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Burglar ‘likely out scoping
other places’ in white van
•From page 1
But two days after the scuffle
with the burglar, the resident
said he chanced on a police
officer when he was at Rolleston
BP. The officer turned out to be
from the Ashburton station.
He didn’t know the officer but
discussed his burglary and she
showed him a photo on her
cellphone of a person he believed
was the burglar.
“She said do you think this is
the guy, and it probably did look
like him, but that was the only
shot I have seen,” he said.
Police who went to his house
last week took away a flavoured
milk container possibly left by
the burglar. The resident found
it soon after police had attended
on the day. He rang the police
105 number to let them know
it could contain forensic DNA
evidence. He was surprised it
had taken them so long to pick
it up.
The resident put it in the fridge
in a plastic bag to preserve any
forensic evidence.
“I thought it should have
DNA and possibly it could have
fingerprints,” he said.
Police conducted a crime
scene examination on the
day they dusted the house for
GETAWAY: The distinctive Mercedes Sprinter van,
registration KPD407, involved in the Burnham and Tai
Tapu burglaries.
fingerprints.
“They told me it was unlikely
there was going to be fingerprinted
because he was likely to
be wearing gloves.
“They dusted things like
handles and drawer pulls, but
nothing showed up,” said the
resident.
“I know they have many serious
things going on, but I think
this is serious enough. The guy
is likely out scoping other places,
he’s got a mobile home so he can
cover a large area.”
The van involved in the
burglaries has been sighted numerous
times at a social housing
unit in Woolston.
A nearby resident has called
police to alert them to it. A person
who comes and goes to the unit
where the van is parked matches
the description of the suspect.
He is well tanned, stockily built,
heavily tattooed on the arms and
legs and is middle aged.
Police would not answer specific
questions from the Selwyn
Times.
“Further information was
received in relation to this
matter over the last week and
police are following all potential
lines of inquiry,” a spokesperson
said.
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Trial looks at over-sized sponsor signs
• By Daniel Alvey
NEW GUIDELINES will be
trialled this month after a
sports club’s sponsor signs
at Foster Park were deemed
non-compliant.
The trial, which will run until
November next year, is expected
to form the signage guidelines
for parks and reserves across the
district. Foster Park is being used
as the template as it is home to a
large number of sports clubs.
The trial comes after the
district council found many
signs at Foster Park were noncompliant
with the current rules.
Following conversations with
the clubs, the district council
decided the current rules needed
to be reworked. The district
council engaged with 10 clubs
that use the park.
One of them
was Selwyn
United Football
Club. President
Stan de Rooy
wanted clarity
on what sports
clubs can and
Stan
can’t do. Selwyn
United currently
has a sponsor
de Rooy
sign on the back of a grandstand,
which measures 12m 2 . Under
the current guidelines, the sign
should be no bigger than 2m 2.
NON-COMPLIANT: This 12m 2 Selwyn United sponsorship sign at Foster Park should be 2m 2 under the current guidelines.
Right – A Play Hockey sign deemed too large under the rules.
PHOTO: SUSAN SANDYS
“We are well aware that is
likely one (which) will need to
come off,” de Rooy said.
The district council has not
received any complaints about
the sign and told de Rooy it can
stay for now.
De Rooy said the sign has
never been vandalised. But he
was concerned taggers would
target the blank wall if the sign
was removed.
In its report, the district
council acknowledged the
importance of sponsorship to
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financial pressures and the
growing size of the district.
Sponsorship has become
a key revenue stream for
clubs like Selwyn United, as
they try to keep players’
costs down to ensure as many
people as possible can play
football.
“With the cost of living and
economic downturn, sport can
be one of the expenses that gets
cut,” de Rooy said.
He said signs are one of the
best ways to get their sponsors
seen.
“From a sponsorship
perspective, there is not a lot that
can be really done apart form
sponsorship signs.
“Our first men’s team is
playing in the national league,
some of those games are
televised on Sky and all are
streamed so there are benefits for
sponsors to have their signs up
there and it puts Selwyn on the
map too,” de Rooy said.
He said any new guidelines
will have to strike a balance
between addressing the financial
pressure on clubs and ensuring
the district’s parks and reserves
are not ruined by signs.
Alongside the signage trial, the
district council will also look at
sponsorship opportunities itself
to offset the operating costs of
community facilities including
Foster Park.
The finished signage
guidelines are expected to be
put to district councillors in
early 2025.
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SPRAWLING: The road leading into the 170ha Roydon Quarry on Jones Rd
between Templeton and Weedons.
PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE
Investigation
finds marginal
non-compliance
at quarry
• By Daniel Alvey
A “MARGINAL non-compliance” has
been found at Roydon Quarry following
an investigation by the district council.
A complaint was made by
former mayor Bill Woods
in February, who had numerous
concerns over the
construction of the quarry
by Fulton Hogan on Jones
Rd, between Templeton and
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Weedons.
On-site processing and
sales at the quarry are set to
get under way in mid-2024.
In a letter seen by Selwyn Times, each
of Woods’s concerns are addressed by the
district council.
The first was the removal of saleable
material from the site to the Fulton Hogan
Pound Rd facility, which the district council
found to be “inert material,” therefore
not breaching the consent.
The second issue raised by Woods was
the incomplete construction of the bund,
with gaps on Jones Rd and Curraghs Rd.
The gap on Jones Rd was considered
marginal non-compliance by the district
council. The gap was left due to overhead
powerlines, with Fulton Hogan proposing
fencing and planting to take its place, with
the district council to work with Fulton
Hogan to find a solution.
The gap on Curraghs Rd is due to
be filled once the perimeter walkway
is completed, with the walkway and
associated viewing platform to be finished
in November.
“Fulton Hogan will continue to
constructively work with council
compliance teams and complete works
on the perimeter bund and other site
activities to meet the consent conditions
requirements before the site becomes fully
operational in mid-2024,” a Fulton Hogan
spokesperson said in response to the
investigation.
Woods also said the bund was supposed
to be made entirely of topsoil, which was
found to not be the case by the district
council.
The council said the consent has been
“actively monitored,” since 2020, with the
last site visit taking place on March 6.
Woods has responsed to the investigation
by asking for an affadvit from either
the district council or Fulton Hogan
providing evidence of inert material not
being sold, its composition, and where it is
being stored.
In response, district council regulatory
manager Susan Atherton did not think
it necessary to provide an affidavit to
Woods.
“Council compliance staff frequently
visit the site as part of the resource
consent monitoring process and we have
investigated the issues raised with us,”
Atherton said.
Woods has not accepted the district
council’s response and told the Selwyn
Times he is now looking for other
evidence that supports his allegations.
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Selwyn Times Wednesday April 5 2023
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NEWS
New evidence
delays plan
change hearing
• By Daniel Alvey
A HEARING to help decide
the fate of a new West Melton
subdivision has been adjourned
till next month.
Plan Change 74 would see 20ha
of rural land on the eastern side
of West Melton between Halkett
Rd and State Highway 73 rezoned
to residential land for about 130
houses to be built.
Hearing
commissioner David
Caldwell was due to
hear expert evidence
for and against the
plan to help form a
recommendation for
the district council.
But the hearing was
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derailed following new evidence
from economist Derick Foy.
Applicant Hughes Developments
Ltd requested an adjournment
of the hearing to allow time
to make changes or produce their
own new evidence. The new evidence
also led Harrison Grierson
associate Craig Freidel, who is assessing
the application, to change
his position to not recommend.
The applicant claimed the
new evidence was an “effective
ambush” which was “perplexing
and deeply frustrating.”
The application, which is
already opposed by Christchurch
Airport, is now scheduled to take
place from May 15.
• By Heidi Slade
A CURIOUS seal has made
its way to a rock on Te Roto o
Wairewa/Lake Forsyth – 6km
from its ocean home.
Lincoln University senior
lecturer Rob Radics spotted the
large seal in the freshwater lake
while he was kayaking.
“I’ve never seen a seal on that
lake before,” he said.
“I am not an expert, however,
this is a common seal in New
Zealand and she
is a female by
her size.
“I suspect the
seal escaped
the storm, high
winds and sea
last week to the
lake.
“Now she is
either stuck or
likes the place. Unfortunately,
the first one is more likely,” he
said.
Radics said the seal would
have to climb over a 10m-high
loose gravel hill to return to the
sea.
“That seal should not be there.
(The lake) is freshwater and has a
high level of toxic algae,” he said.
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Lost seal rocks out under
the sun on Lake Forsyth
Rob Radics
Radics believed the freshwater
may have a detrimental effect on
the seal’s health.
“If she cannot relocate to
the sea, she potentially will be
poisoned by the toxic algae or
have issues due to the freshwater
living.”
ESCAPED: The seal was
seen sitting on a rock in
Lake Forsyth.
PHOTO: ROBERT RADICS
Radics was also worried about
what the seal has been eating.
He called the Department of
Conservation’s emergency line
when he came across the seal.
DOC Mahaanui supervisor
biodiversity Craig Alexander
said it is unusual for a seal to
be in the lake but he was not
concerned about its welfare.
“We don’t think it’s stuck and
expect it will find its way back
to sea when it’s ready. So we’re
not planning to intervene here,”
Alexander said.
“Seals can be curious and
exploratory by nature and, from
time to time, they can pop up in
unexpected places.”
He had never seen a seal on
the lake before and DOC has
not received any reports of them
being spotted there before.
Alexander said anyone
who sees a seal should stay at
least 20m away and exercise
caution near the animal. If
you spot a seal on Lake Forsyth,
phone 0800 362 468 to report it
to DOC.
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NEWS
HAVE YOUR SAY: Share your views on the disbanding
of the Lincoln Community Committee. Email your
responses in 200 words or less to barry@starmedia.kiwi
Provide your name and which part of the district you live in
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Community committee
facing uncertain future
• By Susan Sandys
THE LINCOLN Community
Committee doesn’t want
to become an independent
residents’ group.
But that is what it is facing as
the district council progressively
disestablishes its 70 community
committees since 2021. It plans
to conclude the process by June
30.
Lincoln Community
Committee chair Kathryn
Claridge said the options
available to
them are to
become an
independent
community
group in
the form of
a residents’
Kathryn
Claridge
association or
an incorporated
society as
other former
committees in the district had
already done.
The committee is inviting
people interested in forming
a group to its next meeting on
April 17 at 7pm in the Todd
Lounge at the Lincoln Event
Centre.
“The Lincoln Community
Committee fails to understand
IMPROVEMENTS: The Lincoln Community Committee
helped install these bollards outside the Gerald St shops
and a digital speed warning device (left) on Gerald St.
the need for change, as it has
achieved so much under the old
model,” Claridge said.
“However, with what we
now see as a fait accompli we
will proceed with investigation
into the forming of an
incorporated society.”
The committee has
achieved a lot since it was
formed more than 50 years ago.
This included contributing to
projects, such as the installation
of four digital speed warning
devices, the Millpond and
Liffey Springs bridges, Mahoe
Reserve plants, Liffey bank
picnic table set, Lincoln
Library outdoor seating, oak
tree memorial seating, street
flags, Little River Rail Trail
finalisation, dirt bike track, and
placing bollards and chains
outside shops.
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people to take the time to experience
Nom Nom Kitchen’s food, and they’ll
soon realise how affordable it is.
With a name that reflects yum yum
or the sound you make when eating
something tasty, Nom Nom Kitchen
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experiences.
Apart from the Lincoln site, three
restaurants around Canterbury
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their popularity and knowledge
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Lincoln’s Nom Nom Kitchen has been
open for two years providing South-
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Dishes have a herby flavour with
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Nom Nom Kitchen’s philosophy,
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reasonable price,” is evident with
prices ranging from $22 to $27. Their
most popular dishes at the Lincoln
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Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
NEWS 13
READY: Pupils at SouthBridge Primary School students at the launch of iBike safety programme.
Cycle safety programme
being rolled out for
pupils across the district
A NEW CYCLING safety
programme has been launched to
help pupils in Selwyn.
iBike was launched last week at
Southbridge Primary School and
will be rolled out for years 6-7
pupils across all schools in the
district over the next three years.
It is a collaboration
between the district council
and Selwyn Sports Trust led
by New Zealand triathlete and
Sarah McClure who lives in
Killinchy.
“Every school and tamariki has
a different biking environment
to consider from a safety
perspective, so it’s very exciting
to work with each group and
build the confidence around
safety for each child in their
school environment to create a
lifelong love of cycling,” McClure
said.
The programme will cover
all the basics from fitting your
helmet correctly, getting on
and off safely, manoeuvring,
signalling, and emergency
stopping with control – all while
being fun and challenging to
build confidence.
“We also run safety checks on
all bikes, including their helmets,
which is so critical to a safe bike
experience,” McClure said.
There are also plans for the
programme to include an onroad
component next year.
Selwyn Sports Trust general
manager Doug McSweeney was
excited by the opportunities the
programme created.
“We’re thrilled at the trust
to have a role model like Sarah
leading this programme,”
McSweeney said.
“She relates so well to all the
DUCK: Sarah
McClure
holds a rope
for Cooper
Washbourne
to cycle
under.
Left – Riley
Tilson shows
off his skills.
young people who are involved
in the programme.”
McSweeney said it will allow
kids “to build confidence and
capability” when riding.
“This then opens up
the opportunity to drive
behavioural change with parents,
grandparents and whānau to
get on their bikes and be active
together with their tamariki,” he
said.
Get Creative in School Holidays
Lincoln Envirotown Trust is encouraging school
students who might feel creative in the coming
holidays to enter the Selwyn Waste Art Competition.
The competition is
open to all students Year
7 or above attending
Selwyn Schools or home
schooling in the district.
The art pieces must be
assembled or constructed
from previously
used materials
which otherwise
would have likely
gone to landfill,
and the artwork is
aimed at making
us re-consider our
views on rubbish
and reusing. All
entrants receive a prize with
special prizes for age category
winners and an overall prize.
The presentation of awards
will take place in Te Ara Atea;
Rolleston on the weekend of 26th
and 27th August
and the art will be
exhibited at the
venue throughout
this time. This is
the perfect venue,
and Lincoln
Envirotown are
very grateful
to the Selwyn
District Council’s
Community and
Learning team
who have invited us
to again enjoy the
use of this space.
The whole project
is enhanced by the
pieces being on
public display in
such a prominent
venue.
The response to this
recently introduced project
has been overwhelming. In
2021 there were 22 entries,
and last year there were 34
pieces of art presented. The
judges from the
Youth Council,
along with a local
artist and library
team member were
hugely impressed
with the high
standard of work.
We hope to
see many
interested
young artists
again this year.
School’s have been provided with
details, but an information pack can
also be obtained by emailing Dave
at projectmanagerlet@gmail.com or
calling 03 423 0445.

14 Selwyn Times Wednesday April 5 2023
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
WEST MELTON 1 Leonie Lane
Family Living in the Heart of West Melton
• Our vendors are moving to the family farm, and
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• Within walking distance of all amenities and
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• Lovely four double bedroom home with multiple
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• Private, sheltered, fully fenced and easy care back
yard, safe for young families and pets
• Internal access double garage, multiple off street
parking, all on a corner section
• Don't procrastinate - this will sell, as it is a great
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Min Cookson
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DARFIELD 45 Landsborough Drive
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• Three bedrooms, study, and two bathrooms
• Solar panels keeping the power bill low
• Lockable garaging for four cars
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• 5707sqm established section
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sunny deck and established easy-care garden.
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Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times
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NEWS 15
Lincoln young farmer takes
top spot in regional final
THE LINCOLN Young Farmers club
chair has been crowned the Tasman
FMG Young Farmer of the Year, and will
compete in the grand final in Timaru in
July.
Nick O’Connor, 20,
was announced the
winner of the regional
final on Saturday night,
after spending the day
competing in a range of
practical and theoretical
challenges at the Amuri
Nick
O’Connor
A&P Showgrounds.
Originally from
Westport, O’Connor is
finishing his Bachelor of
Agriculture at Lincoln University.
He went into the final aiming for a
top-three position. He secured the top
spot ahead of fellow Lincoln Young
Farmers’ member Archie Woodhouse
by half a point. George Watson, 30, from
Waimakariri Young Farmers placed
third.
“After winning the agri-knowledge
challenge, I knew I had gained some
ground, but it was still pretty crazy to have
my name announced as the winner,” said
O’Connor.
The head-to-head contest was a major
highlight of the competition – working
side-by-side, contestants had just 30
minutes to install a strainer post, identify
WINNER: Nick O’Connor competing
in the head-to-head section of the
Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the
Year.
six plants, run to the end of the field, strop
down a large truckload of hay, sprint back
to the start and finish off by blowing up a
balloon, tying it off and popping.
“The head-to-heads were the best part
of the day, going flat out and giving it your
all was really fun. They were the perfect
amount of challenge, and you had to be a
bit strategic in deciding whether you were
going for speed or quality,” O’Connor said.
He said he is excited about the grand
final, and is enjoying the win before
planning out his preparation approach.
“At this stage, I will be talking to as
many people as I can from across the
industry, and I know I need to work on the
quality and speed of my fencing.”
O’Connor will be compete against six
other regional winners from throughout
the country, including Taranaki
Manawatu’s Mac Williams, Waikato Bay
of Plenty’s Emma Poole, East Coast’s
Patrick Crawshaw and Otago Southland’s
Hugh Jackson. The Aorangi and Northern
representatives are yet to be decided.
NZYF board chair Jessie Waite said this
year’s grand final is shaping up to be one
of the best yet.
“We’re starting to get a glimpse of
the impressive array of skills and talent
coming through with the next generation
of young farmers. There’s so much
happening right now in the primary
sector with science, innovation and new
technologies. The future of farming is
certainly bright.”
Waite said she was thankful for the
support of volunteers and sponsors who
continue to back the event, year after year.
“The contest wouldn’t be what it is today
without them.”
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OUR PEOPLE
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
‘Yorkshire lass’
HOMELY: Jane Forrest said she settled in Selwyn as it
reminded her of Yorkshire where she grew up,
Jane Forrest is
highly active in the
Springston community.
But the 67-year-old
relies on hearing aids
to stay connected
after ear infections and
working in noisy
pre-schools took a
toll. Now she teaches
children how to protect
their hearing. She
spoke to Susan Sandys
What brought you and your
family to Springston?
We went to Invercargill
initially – and there was no way I
was going to live in Invercargill.
Sorry, it didn’t gel for me. The
people are lovely, but because I
grew up in Yorkshire, I wanted
to be near an international
airport. Also Yorkshire is big
and green and hilly. I need to
be surrounded by hills and
things. We had a friend who
lived outside of Lincoln, so we
came and stayed with them.
Driving into Lincoln down past
the university, all those trees, I
just went ‘oh, this is lovely.’ It just
felt homely. I could see the Port
Hills, I could see the alps.
We rented a house in
Prebbleton, then we moved up to
Springston and we bought this
big old villa with a huge garden
five-and-a-half years ago.
Can you tell me a bit about
your background?
I’m a Yorkshire (northern
England) lass. I grew up there.
My parents were both in the
VISIT: Jane
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Zealand
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her Kiwi
husband
John and
their twins.
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Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times 17
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17
keeps the quiet life at bay
We married in 1987 and we
had twins in 1989. We came to
New Zealand in 1994 with the
twins. They attended Lincoln
Primary and Lincoln High.
What was it like moving to a
new community?
Lincoln was a small town, a
very established community.
We came in when our children
were nearly six, so I had missed
all those connecting links that
young mums make. Plus, I was
actually a mature mum. I didn’t
have the children until I was 34.
That’s not unusual now, but it
was then. So I was six or seven
years older than most of the
mums and they all knew each
other, so it was really tough. But
in 2000, I went to work in one
of the Lincoln University preschools.
Through that, I started
to get to know people in the
community. I began to establish
a group of friends.
Did you enjoy working in
early childhood education?
When I was at the pre-school,
it was just as an assistant teacher
because my (nursery nurse)
qualification didn’t count. I was
only basically two thirds qualified
as a pre-school teacher. Then
I went over to work at another
pres-chool in Halswell and I
upgraded. It took me a year, I
was working full-time in the day
COMMUNITY: Jane Forrest flanked by current Selwyn Lions Club president Barbara
Williams (left) and Rolleston Lions Club member Shirley Nicholson.
and studying at night. I got my
diploma in early childhood education.
I was 50 when I got that.
That started my new life. My life
really started at 50 here in New
Zealand. I remember saying to
my mum once: ‘Why didn’t I do
this earlier?’ She said: ‘Well you
weren’t ready’.
How did that start your new
life?
I was working at Canterbury
University in the pre-school
there and I got a phone call asking
if I would come back to the
Lincoln University pre-school
as a senior teacher and 2IC
(second in charge). I started to
build up the community aspect
of my life at Lincoln University
because there were a lot of mums
there. There’s a lot of people at
the university who come from
overseas and they have got no
connections – it’s tough. I had a
lot of empathy and a lot of care
for them. I began to develop this
care of the community within
myself.
You had been in the same
situation yourself as a young
mother?
Yes. I knew what it was like to
be a mum from another side of
the world coming into a community.
My skin is the same colour and
I speak the same language, so I
wasn’t foreign, but I was, do you
know what I mean?
Yes, and you have a thick
Yorkshire accent.
And I also have got a very
dry Yorkshire sense of humour.
We have quite a black sense of
humour. It takes people a while
to realise that we tend to laugh at
ourselves, and the way we look
at adversity. So we tend to have a
slightly quirky sense of humour,
which takes a while to get to
know.
Did your career develop?
They built a new pre-school
down in Lincoln called Jigsaw
Preschool, now Lincoln Village
Preschool and Nursery. That
opened the year of the earthquake,
2011, and I took over as
manager. I ran it for nearly 10
years until I retired when I was
65. I wasn’t going to retire, but
then just one day you have a light
bulb moment and you think, actually
it is the right time to retire
today, you know what I mean? It
just clocks into your head – that
actually I have all these other
things going on in my life.
What are some of those other
things you are involved in?
I got involved in the
Springston Community Garden,
which is just down the road. I
joined the Selwyn Lions Club,
which is a ladies’ club. At the
moment, I am first vice-president
and I take over as president in
June. By this time, I also took
up a hobby of making cards.
I started doing card-making
classes. I was asked by someone
to come onto the board of Hearing
Support in Christchurch.
Later, they asked if I would go
into schools and do hearing education.
I had retired and I got approached
by the board. Literally
within a month of retiring they
needed someone who knows the
programme and knows how to
work with children. So today, I’m
a hearing educator for Hearing
Education Canterbury. It’s a
contract, I get paid for when I do
a presentation. I work this side
of the city, all the way down to
Timaru. •Turn to page 18

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‘Can’t run a pre-school and wear ear muffs’
PROUD: Jane Forrest’s twins Kirsten and James when
their mum graduated with a diploma in early childhood
education 17 years ago.
•From page 17
Were you sad to see the
Springston Enviro Community
Garden close down recently?
Reluctantly, we have taken that
choice to close it down. But we
are moving a lot of the resources
through the gate into Springston
Primary School. They are going
to have their own garden in the
school. So it’s going to have a new
life. It’s just going to be reborn in
a different way.
Do you have any goals for
when you become president of
the Selwyn Lions Club?
I would like to build the numbers
up of the club – we would
like to have more ladies coming
along. Currently, we have about
22 members.
Can you tell me about your
role as a hearing educator?
That’s my passion. I had huge
ear infections my whole childhood,
because we were living in
Yorkshire, a cold damp place.
There was some damage to my
ears. I did have some hearing
loss. It was not enough to wear
hearing aids, but when I was at
school I had to sit in the front of
the class. I couldn’t hide at the
back like I wanted to. When I
was about mid-40s it started to
get worse. About 10 years ago, I
got an incredibly severe ear infection,
completely lost my hearing
for about three weeks. I was running
the pre-school, but I had to
take time off. When it came back
I had lost another 10 to 15 per
cent of my hearing. It was earlier,
when I was 52, that I had to have
my first hearing aids. Knowing
what we know now, it was (workplace)
noise that was beginning
to cause further damage.
Are children that noisy?
You would be amazed. If you
are inside and there is constant
noise it can be quite high. A lot of
teachers as they get towards the
end of their career (experience
this). We know if you are working
in a factory, if you’re a roadworker,
if you’re a builder – you
have to protect your hearing. But
you can’t go and run a pre-school
and wear ear muffs.
Do you enjoy teaching
children to protect their
hearing?
I love it. I tone it to the level
of the young people I am with,
so they can understand what
noise is doing. Especially when
they are wearing headphones,
ear buds, all that sort of thing.
Eighty-five decibels or below is a
safe level of sound. Once you go
over those 85 decibels you start
to do damage. It may not be apparent
initially.
Is there a crisis with young
people today damaging their
hearing?
Yes. They reckon about a
billion young people worldwide
at the moment will be wearing
hearing aids within the next 20
years. You’ve got the young lad
going along the road with his
car and you can hear it, with
the loudness of the radio, that is
damaging his ears. He thinks he
looks cool at 17. But in 10 years
time, at 27, when he can’t quite
hear what his friends are saying,
and he has to turn the television
up, he’s not going to feel quite so
cool. And he’s not going to feel
quite so cool when he has to pay
$10,500 for a set of hearing aids.
And they have to be replaced
every seven years – they don’t
last. You have some 13-year-olds
sitting in front of you, I say to
them: ‘Your first car is going to
cost you $6000 but your first set
of hearing aids is going to cost
you $10,000. And if you have to
replace those six or seven times
in your life, think how much you
will have to spend and how much
you will miss out from’.
How has hearing loss affected
your life?
Hugely. It actually sucks. It’s
frustrating. Also it is expensive.
It probably didn’t really begin
to impact on my life until I was
in my 40s. I have about 40 per
cent loss of my hearing. That was
another reason I retired, because
it was getting harder for me to
understand what children were
saying. For me, even with hearing
aids, it does not replace my
hearing perfectly.
Do you have any life goals?
Just to enjoy my retirement, to
always be busy and to be healthy
and to enjoy doing what I do and
to be part of a community. To be
able to do my garden and to be
physically fit. To be able to enjoy
a healthy retirement. And to keep
doing what I do with hearing
education for a couple more
years. That is for primary schools
to take on board this need for
children to be educated now
about noise-induced hearing loss,
protecting their hearing for life.
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Check how our work programme will be funded and what this means for your rates.
Are we on the right track or have we missed something?
Feedback closes Friday 28 April 2023.
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Our mission is to empower our
learners to transform their
lives, communities and futures.
Whakamanatia ngā ākonga kia
pikia ngā taumata o nāianei,
o ngā tau kei te heke mai,
ā-tangata, ā-hapori hoki.
Term 1 Update
Principal’s Message
What a term it has been for Horoeka Haemata Rolleston
College with much to celebrate. Some huge highlights from
the term have included the opportunity to work with the
Invictus Games team, assisting with Primary School sports
events and the annual Brad Milne Memorial Cup versus St
Thomas of Canterbury College.
Coming up we have the Night of the Arts with Lincoln High
School and rehearsals are well underway for this year’s
school production The Wizard of Oz. We had a very positive
visit with the Education Review office earlier in the term and
it was affirming to be able to share with our reviewer the
great progress made in the college. With assistance from
the Selwyn District Council we have been able to go into
partnership with the other Selwyn Secondary Schools to
open Alternative Education provision as a part of the youth
hub in the old community centre. This is another important
service in terms of education for the Selwyn Area.
On the building front, the Ministry of Education delivery team
has provided timeframes on the extension to the current
site. The extension includes an expanded gym and delivery
of a new teaching block. The project is being managed by
Future Schools Partnership, the Public Private Partnership
PPP) consortium and their construction contractor Watts &
Hughes.
The expanded gym is due to be completed by mid-February
next year. By then we’ll have
our new covered courts
available, and the Ministry will
also support us with costs to
hire parts of the Selwyn Sports
Centre if needed while the gym
is out of action.
Our new teaching block is expected
to be ready in July 2024, which means it
will be fully operational for Term 3.
You may have noticed that more modular temporary
classrooms are being added to the rear of the school to
accommodate students while the teaching block extension
is being built. These temporary classrooms are almost
completed, ready to be occupied from next term.
Finally, many members of the community have asked
about timeframes for the new campus. We are working
with the Ministry on how to deliver the various stages of the
new campus and will update you on timeframes once the
programme is confirmed. We’re planning for the first of these
stages to be open early 2025. Rolleston College continues
to be an exciting and dynamic place of learning to serve our
growing local community.
Rachel Skelton, Principal
Head Student
Message
This term our leaders have been busy
planning many projects within the school.
The Sports Leaders took charge of
organising our Whānau Sports Day and we
were all glad to see how well it turned out.
Another group of our leaders had signed
up to support the Blood Drive which we
were able to run on the 23rd of March after
it had been postponed many times.
We were also excited to introduce the
new walk and wheels week in week 8 to
promote sustainable transport to and
from school..
Our year 13 leaders are looking forward
to the upcoming events happening in
the next few weeks, like the Arts Evening,
Kahui Ako Leadership day, Character
Strengths Week and speaking at the
Rolleston ANZAC Day Service.
Lastly we would like to thank all the
students for donating in our recent non
uniform day. Together we raised $1,507 for
the Cyclone relief.
Sport Success
Well done to those competing in the South Island Athletics in Invercargill. It is such a great effort to see.
In Term 4 our 1st XI will take on Christ’s College 1st XI in the Gillette Cup Quarter Final.
Congratulations to our mixed touch team taking out 2nd place in the South Island Secondary Schools
Competition. Next stop is Nationals where they will defend their title won last year in Rotorua
The Sports Department is looking for sponsorship. If you, your business and company want to be a sponsor
please contact us.
phone. 03 595 2490 email. admin@rollestoncollege.nz
He kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea
The Seed will not be lost.

Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times 21
Whanau Sports Day
After 2 postponements our Kura
were able to have our Whānau Sports
day at Brookside Park. Missing out
last year, it was important that it
happened in order to build culture,
mana and Whānau Spirit.
There was a mixture of events, from
Sack Race, Tug of War, 3 Legged Race.
We are thankful to the Selwyn Sports
Trust for supporting the event and
running a “Capture the Flag” station.
It was great to end the day with our
traditional Whānau chants led by our
amazing Whānau Ambassadors.
Thank you to the Sports Department
Grant, Caro and Mr Wilson. Also to our
great Sports Leaders for organising
the event.
Well done to Ngāhuru Whānau for
winning the day!
Polyfest 2023
This year at Hagley Park school’s from across Canterbury celebrated Pacific culture, people,
language, food and performances. It was the annual Polyfest run by SPACPAC.
Albany, Faith and Riki the tutors from Tama Mai Saute Academy have supported our group
creating such an amazing performance.
Ms Flynn, Mrs Hooper and Ms Sydney Rae have upported the group through hours of
practises during school, after school and on weekends.
It was a performance we are all proud of.
phone. 03 595 2490 email. admin@rollestoncollege.nz
He kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea
The Seed will not be lost.

Selwyn Times Wednesday April 5 2023
22
SPORT
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Impressive start to season for
• By Jaime Cunningham
LINCOLN-Rolleston opened
their debut season as a combined
team with a win over last year’s
Coleman Shield champions in
the first round of the Luisetti
Seeds combined country
competition.
After a scoreless second half
on Saturday, Lincoln-Rolleston
managed to hold onto a 19-14
win against hosts Darfield.
Lincoln-Rolleston had to call
up three colts and a division 2
player after the side was struck
down with a number of defections
for the match.
“Without
them, then we
would have
been buggered,”
Lincoln-Rolleston’s
head coach
Bevan Sisson
Bevan
Sisson
said.
Lincoln-Rolleston
controlled
possession in the
first half, which led to tries to
forwards Callum Nimmo, Taine
Scott and Hayden Eden, two of
which were converted.
“We managed to hold onto the
ball with lots of possession early,
and managed to score,” Sisson
said.
Darfield kept fighting back in
the first 40 minutes, responding
with tries to halfback Lance
Meikle and left wing Sheldon
Reed. Both were converted by
Alistair Collins.
Darfield lock Mike Robinson
played his 50th game for the
home side, almost 10 years after
he made his debut in 2014.
The match was an arm wrestle
in the last 40 minutes.
Said Sisson: “We put some guys
on straight after halftime because
of the heat, and (Darfield) shut us
down.”
Darfield was camped on
Lincoln-Rolleston’s line for the
best part of the final 10 minutes,
but tough defence ensured the
win for the combined side.
The two clubs formed a division
1 team after Lincoln were unable
to field a side in the grade this season
due to retirements and players
moving elsewhere.
The combined country competition
takes a break over Easter,
with the second round on Saturday
week.
Lincoln-Rolleston will take
on Southern in their first
home game at Lincoln Domain
next week, who won against
PROMISING: Halfback Liam
Ruki had a strong season
opener for Lincoln-Rolleston
on Saturday. Above –
Darfield dominating one of
the line-outs.
PHOTOS: RAEWYN KARS ​
Rakaia 30-24 in the first round.
Sisson said his side’s first win
doesn’t mean anything, with
player connections and combinations
still a focus.
“It’s only one game, so we’ll see
how we play when it’s wet and
cold,” Sisson said. “It’ll test us but
we need to make the most of the
win and build on it to make sure
we keep competing.”
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Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
combined side
SPORT 23
PROUD:
Rolleston
College’s
first XI have
progressed
to the third
round of
the Gillette
Cup for the
first time in
the school’s
history.
Gillette Cup
bid continues
TRY: Halfback Lance Meikle scores Darfield’s first try of the season in the side’s loss to
Lincoln-Rolleston on Saturday.
PHOTO: RAEWYN KARS
Prebbleton, Southbridge and
Waihora recorded some close
wins against Kaiapoi, Woodend
and Ohoka respectively. West
Melton lost 35-26 to Ashburton
Celtic while Hornby and
Springston suffered heavy
defeats to last year’s finalists,
Saracens and Glenmark-
Cheviot.
Luisetti Seeds combined
division one results:
Pool A:
Lincoln-Rolleston 19, Darfield
14; Saracens 64, Hornby 3;
Prebbleton 24, Kaiapoi 19;
Southern 30, Rakaia 24.
Pool B:
Southbridge 45, Woodend 37;
Waihora 27, Ohoka 23;
Ashburton Celtic 35, West
Melton 26; Glenmark Cheviot
54, Springston 12; Methven 32,
Hurunui 31.
Second round draw (all
2.45pm Saturday, April 15):
Pool A:
Prebbleton v Darfield, Prebbleton
Domain; Lincoln-Rolleston
v Southern, Lincoln Domain;
Hornby v Kaiapoi, Denton Park;
Saracens v Oxford, Southbrook
Park; Ashley v Rakaia, Loburn
Domain.
Pool B:
Springston v Methven, Springston
Domain; West Melton v
Glenmark Cheviot, West Melton
Domain; Hurunui v Southbridge,
Culverden; Woodend v Ohoka,
Gladstone Domain; Ashburton
Celtic v Waihora, Ashburton
Celtic Rugby Club.
• By Jaime Cunningham
ROLLESTON College’s first XI
cricket team will face Christ’s
College in the third round of
the Gillette Cup later this year,
following the side’s win against
Cashmere High School.
It is the first time Rolleston
has progressed past the first and
second qualifying rounds for the
New Zealand secondary schools’
cricket title.
The team will play Christ’s
when the cricket season resumes
in term four, with a date yet to be
confirmed.
Rolleston College sports coordinator
Carolyn Corbett said
it is an exciting time for cricket
at the school following the team’s
win against Cashmere.
“We are extremely proud of
all the boys and coaching team
of Matt Allin, Brendon Edge and
Craig Newell,” she said.
The three coaches have been
involved with Rolleston’s cricket
programme since the school
opened in 2017, and will be leading
the team when they play last
year’s Gillette Cup champions.
“This will be a huge challenge
for the team, but something they
are looking forward to,” Corbett
said.
Rolleston beat Cashmere by
eight wickets. The team bowled
out Cashmere for 78, led by Toby
Pascoe (2/9) and Billy Pascoe
(2/13). Rolleston chased the total
down in 22 overs with the loss of
two wickets.
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24 Selwyn Times Wednesday April 5 2023
Teaching cycle safety for life
A new programme helping Selwyn tamariki gain skills for life on a bike has
officially launched in Selwyn.
The Selwyn Sports Trust and the Council launched iBike, a new Selwyn
primary school cycle safety programme, working with year 6 and 7 aged
tamariki teaching them cycle safety skills that will set them up for life.
The programme is led by New Zealand triathlete and Selwyn local Sarah
McClure and is being rolled out across the entire Selwyn kura network over the
coming years.
Council plans for the
year out now
You can now have a look and give your feedback on what the Council is planning to
do over the next 12 months.
The Draft Annual Plan 2023/24 is out now detailing the Council’s work programme
for the year and how much it’s going to cost. It’s the third year of the Council’s
Long-Term Plan 2021–2031.
The Council has worked hard to pull together a programme that keeps rates as low
as possible while ensuring its services and facilities continue to meet the needs of
Selwyn’s ever-growing communities, Mayor Sam Broughton says.
“We are acutely aware of the rising living costs our residents are facing at the
moment given the high inflation.”
The proposed average rates increase is 5.9%, an average of an extra $3.36 a week
for a typical household and well below the current rate of inflation of 7.2%.
The plan has a focus on continuing planned projects agreed in the Long-Term Plan,
with additional investment into services, facilities and infrastructure, particularly
water and roads.
The increase in spending on capital projects is covered by funding from several
new government initiatives.
In addition to several major projects, the Council is continuing to invest in services,
facilities and infrastructure, and other community projects across the district
such as:
• new water treatment plants in Leeston and Prebbleton
• new reserves in Dunsandel and Darfield
• a membrane water treatment plant and reservoir in Springfield
• new water reservoirs in Hororātā and Arthur’s Pass
• and intersection upgrades in Lincoln town centre.
“While our work programme is pretty much on track with what’s outlined in our
Long-Term Plan it’s still important that we hear from our Selwyn communities. I
encourage everyone to have a look at our draft plan and let us know if we are on the
right track, or if we have missed something.”
Feedback period is open until 5pm Friday, 28 April.
People will also have a chance to talk to their local councillor at drop-in sessions
held in each ward. More information on the drop-ins, how to give feedback or read
the Draft Annual Plan is available at selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan2023.
Councilor Grant Miller attended the launch at Southbridge Primary School last
week and says the programme is an important part of the Council's focus on
cycle safety.
“The introduction of the iBike Programme in our region is a significant
achievement for the Council. Collaborating with the Selwyn Sports Trust on
this programme has been fantastic and we are working towards expanding the
programme in 2024 to include an on-road component (Grade 2)”.
Sarah’s knowledge of Selwyn roads and
bike safety has been invaluable to the
development of the iBike delivery.
“Every school and tamariki has a
different biking environment to
consider from a safety perspective,
so it’s very exciting to work with each
group and build the confidence around
safety for each child in their school
environment to create a lifelong love of
cycling,” she says.
“We cover all the basics from fitting your helmet correctly, getting on and off
safely, maneuvering, signaling, emergency stopping with control, all while
using activities that are fun and challenging to build confidence. We also run
safety checks on all bikes including their helmets, which is so critical to a safe
bike experience.”
Selwyn Sports Trust General Manager, Doug McSweeney, was excited by the
opportunity the programme created for the broader community.
“Getting young people active is one of the Trust’s key priorities, particularly
when safety is a component of this activity. The broader opportunity for us is
to build confidence and capability so that young people are bikers for life,”
he says.
Seasonal building maintenance advice
A home is usually one of the biggest investments a person makes, so it’s good
practice to protect that investment by carrying out regular maintenance. As the
weather begins cooling down for winter, there are a number of extra checks
you should consider too. Below are some simple tips for looking after
your home.
1. It’s a good idea to keep a record of the maintenance you do to help you
plan what to do next, or assist the next owner, if you were to sell. It also
ensures you have carried out regular maintenance required on parts of
the building that are under product warranty. If you own a new home, all
product warranties and guarantees should have been provided to you
when the main contractor finished constructing the house.
2. Get to know every aspect of your building, and regularly do a walk around
looking for changes, and address any issues at the earliest opportunity.
3. Make sure you have the right gear for the job. Always think about yours
and others’ safety, and plan what you need to complete the
job successfully.
4. Use the autumn months to tidy up your yard by pruning trees and shrubs.
Don’t forget to clean your spouting, which can become clogged with fallen
leaves at this time of year, and consider fitting leaf guards to your gutters.
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5. Check that driveway sumps and drainage channels are clear of leaves and
other blockages.
6. If you have a log burner, now is the time to get your chimney cleaned to
ensure your fireplace is in top condition for winter. Regular cleans help
prevent chimney fires. (Remember to only burn clean, dry firewood.)
7. Pellet, gas, boilers, and multi-fuel burners/fires also need maintenance.
Ask the manufacturer about what ongoing maintenance is needed for
your appliance.
8. If your pipes freeze in winter, consider adding additional insultation
around and over your pipes, particularly in your ceiling. Make sure there is
still a minimum 25mm gap between the top of the insulation and the roof
to prevent moisture build-up on the underside of the roof.
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Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times 25
ReDiscover open day
A snip of an old electrical cable marked the opening of a new initiative to help Selwyn residents
rethink waste.
The ReDiscover Hub at the Pines Resource Recovery
Centre was officially opened by Mayor Sam Broughton
cutting the 'ribbon' (cable) at an open day on Sunday. It
marked the start of Selwyn’s first waste minimisation
educational facility, offering free waste minimisation
and sustainability programmes for schools and
community groups across the Selwyn district.
A crowd of 130 people enjoyed the open day, where
they could explore the new hub — made of recycled
materials — try out interactive games, make bees wax
wraps and check out a recycling truck up close.
The hub will be the base for on-site and outreach
programmes run by the Council’s Waste and
Sustainability Educator Elizabeth Lovell. The
programmes are designed around the themes of
'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover,' incorporating
the concept of a circular economy.
The aim of ReDiscover is to be a place of community,
education and creativity. It’s part of the wider
ReConnect project at the Pines Resource Recovery
Park, providing the Selwyn community with practical
ways to think differently about waste.
The future wider project plan includes a community garden hub, reuse shop, a tool lendery and
maker spaces, kitted out with tools to repair, refurbish, repurpose or upcycle items that would have
otherwise be landfilled.
Notices
COUNCIL EASTER OPENING HOURS
All Council facilities except the Selwyn Aquatic Centre will be closed Friday 7 and Monday 10 April.
The closed facilities include Council’s Rolleston offices, all Selwyn Libraries and the Selwyn
Sports Centre.
The Selwyn Aquatic Centre is open 8am–8pm Friday and Monday 10 April.
Opening hours are as normal for Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April.
Rubbish collections
There will be some changes to refuse collections Collections scheduled for Easter Friday, 7 April,
will move to Saturday 8 April and collections scheduled for Anzac Day, Tuesday 25 April, will move
to the prior Saturday 22 April.
All other collections will be carried out as normal. Pines Resource Recovery Park will be closed on
Friday 7 April. All other days it is open normal hours: 9am–4.30pm.
RIVER WORKS ARARIRA/LII RIVE
The LII drainage committee will commence weed cutting of the LII river from 6 March until the
end of April. River users are asked to be careful during this time as machinery will be operating
in the river. A weir/barrier will be in place 200m downstream of the Wolfes Road boat ramp for
this period. This work is in accordance with Environment Canterbury consents CRC000818.1 and
CRC000819. If you require further information please contact the Council.
Meetings
Public Forums: Council and Malvern 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, by emailing meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz.
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS
Planning & Climate change Committee*
Wednesday 5 April 9am
Council Rolleston offices
Finance & Performance Committee*
Wednesday 5 April 1pm
Council Rolleston offices
* Livestreamed on the Council website and YouTube channel
On the roads
Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee
Monday 17 April 4pm–6pm
Tai Tapu Community Centre
Council Meeting *
Wednesday 19 April 1pm
Council Rolleston offices
Repairs are taking place on Waimakariri Gorge Bridge, expect delays
of up to one hour during work hours. The bridge will be fully open
to traffic over easter weekend. Traffic lights are in place for repairs
on Whitecliffs Road from SH77 to Cass St. Stop/go controls are
in place for maintenance on Bealey Road from Substation Road to
Cordys Road. Priority give way is in place for maintenance on Old South Road
from Hororata Dunsandel Road to Wrights 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.
Event Guide
Wednesday 5 April
LEGO® Club
Lincoln Library, 3–4pm
Come and play with our new LEGO® collection and
make a new creation. Recommended for primary
school-aged children. Children under 8 years must
be accompanied by an adult. Free.
Bookings not required.
Thursday 6 April
Prebbleton Easter Crafts and Games
Prebbleton Community Cottage, 3.30–4.30pm
Join us 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.
Thursday 6 April
Money Smart
Leeston Library, 10–10.30am
Develop your knowledge and build confidence to
manage your money more effectively, or reduce/
eliminate debt. Pop into this drop-in session and
get expert advice from a chartered accountant.
There are five sessions available throughout the
morning, so come along to the time that suits you
best. Suitable for 18+ years. Bookings not required.
Register your interest to receive an email reminder at
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.
Tuesday 11 April – Friday 21 April
April Holiday Programmes
Selwyn Sports Centre, 9am–3pm
Join an action-packed week of sport, trips and fun.
Get in quick to register so you don’t miss out.
11-14 April: Girls on the Go Holiday Programme.
17-21 April: Active Holiday Programme.
For 7-12 years. $40-50 a day.
Register online at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Thursday 13 April
Walking Festival: Harts Creak Sneak Peak
23 Timber Yard Road (Hanz Honey), Leeston,
10am–12pm
Join us at one of the only places in New Zealand
where you will see the muted swan. This walk, led by
a member of the Biodiversity team, is rich in birdlife,
so bring your binoculars and enjoy the swans,
pukeko, Canada geese, ducks, white heron, pied stilts
and more. A flat, easy 2.7km walk.
Please wear good outdoor walking shoes.
Bring a drink bottle and sunscreen.
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Friday 21 April
Term Break Disco
Sheffield Community Hall, 6–7.30pm
Let your children release their energy on the
dancefloor! There will be disco lights, games and
refreshments available. $3 each.
Book online at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Advertising Feature
Bees: the tenants
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Humans and bees have a symbiotic relationship, and especially
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Bees pollinate berry, stone fruit and pip fruit orchards,
specialised seed crops and pastoral clover for nitrogen
regeneration. They are an essential part of New Zealand’s
economy, contributing $5billion per year through pollination
of agricultural and horticultural crops as well as through honey
products.
Our food export economy relies on bees – yet they face many
environmental challenges, and we can all help.
Many people who move rurally say that a main motivation
was the desire to have “backyard bees”. Hosting hives that are
regularly serviced by professional beekeepers is an affordable
and safe option offered across Selwyn by many Canterbury
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Commercial hives on the edge of farmland.
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number of hives for your type of property. They’ll check your
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All beekeeping is managed according to the Biosecurity
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For farmers, the next level up is professional pollination
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Bird scarers
and changing
regulations
Advertising Feature
Gas gun audible bird scarer.
Birds can do much farming damage
through crop loss and nest-related
machinery fires. Many bird scaring
devices are available – for uses from
agriculture to urban to airfields – and
methods must be chosen carefully for the
terrain and setting.
In the wide, flat Canterbury Plains,
it stands to reason that the two most
common types are laser scarers and
audible scarers, typically a carousel gas
gun.
Laser scarers are the silent heroes of the
fields, and often used as a supplementary
device. The small laser unit pans a green
laser beam above the field, which birds
find threatening.
Predictably it’s their noisier cousins, the
audible bird scarers, that claim the most
attention. While their sound just blends
into the background for many hardened
rural folk, for others they are a constant
stress. And for newly-arrived “townies”
seeking a rural idyll, they are a rude and
disillusioning shock.
Horses, dogs and cats can also be visibly
distressed by the sounds, depending on
the personality of the animal. Afterall,
the sound is designed to be loud, random
and disruptive – it wouldn’t do the job
otherwise.
The interests of those who need them
and those who hate them are both
protected in the Selwyn District Plan,
which lays down exact guidelines. In the
Rural Volume of the Operating District
Plan, this is the much-consulted section
9.15. In the new-look Proposed District
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the “Audible Bird Scaring Device” rules
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In the Proposed plan, audible scarers
can be used from half an hour before
sunrise until half an hour after sunset – an
increase from the Operative plan.
There must be no more than 12 “noises”
per hour, under two seconds long, and
under 65 dB LAE at the boundary of
nearby residences (or education, health
and visitor facilities). If you are between
two farmers’ fields and hearing both,
check with Selwyn District Council.
65 decibels is roughly equivalent to
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One tricky aspect of these rules is
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
The NZ Mountain Safety Council
(MSC) and ACC both agree that nearly
all Roar hunting-related injuries are
preventable. That’s why they have
partnered together on a hunting specific
‘Have a Hmmm’ campaign with the aim
of encouraging behaviour change in a
way that will improve hunters’ safety and
reduce preventable injuries.
According to ACC data analysed by
MSC, 14,632 hunting-related ACC injury
claims have been lodged over a 10-year
period ending June 2022. This is an
annual average of 1,463 claims, or when
considered against hunting participation,
about one injury claim for every 143 adult
hunters. Of these, 61% are classified as
minor injuries, 28% moderate, and 11%
severe. Severe injuries accounted for most
of all costs, at over 20 times as much as
minor and moderate claims.
The collaborative safety campaign
portrays two scenarios at different
stages of a hunt, where a father and son
hunting trip has been cut short due to an
injury. For them, it’s the moment to stop
and have a think before deciding, and
consider, ‘what happens if I get harmed?’
The campaign promotes seven key
hunting safety tips based on real injury
causation analysis. They are: Research the
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weather and be prepared for it to change;
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tell a mate your plans before you go;
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NEWS
Riflemen pairs
• By Heidi Slade
HIDDEN:
Rifleman birds
are hard to
spot, due to
their size and
colour. They are
New Zealand’s
smallest bird.
PHOTOS:
NEWSLINE
continue to thrive
RIFLEMAN PROTECTOR: Alison
Evans has spent two years as the
city council’s biosecurity team
leader.
TWO PAIRS of New Zealand’s smallest
bird continue to live in bush near Akaroa
over a year after they were first spotted.
The rifleman were first seen in the
reserve in late 2021 by a Christchurch City
Council park ranger.
Typically, rifleman prefer a more mature
forest than on Banks Peninsula.
City council biodiversity team leader
Alison Evans said rifleman are at extremely
high risk from predators.
The birds choose to nest in holes of native
trees, where they are preyed on by rats,
possums and other pests.
“Rats and stoats easily get into their
holes in trees.
“They’re like sitting ducks in there,”
Evans said.
To protect the current Misty Peaks
Reserve rifleman population of four and
to boost their numbers, the city council
with Refuge Ecology and Banks Peninsula
Conservation Trust placed 51 nesting
boxes throughout the area in April last
year.
“In many areas, there aren’t many native
trees left with these kinds of holes. By
providing boxes you’re providing them
with a safe place,” Evans said.
The boxes are designed to replicate the
typical natural nesting place of the birds.
At the beginning of the project, the city
council was aware of two male and two
female riflemen/titipounamu living on
Banks Peninsula, and a year later the same
two pairs are still living in the area.
While numbers of the rifleman haven’t
increased in the reserve since the project
began, Evans is pleased the two pairs
known to the city council are still around.
“We haven’t seen any using the boxes,
but we wouldn’t expect them to be using
the boxes just yet,” Evans said.
She does not think the city council will
see the birds in the boxes for about two or
three years, when they need a place to nest.
“In the meantime, what we’ve been concentrating
on more is the predator control
there,’’ Evans said.
The city council is working will Pest Free
Banks Peninsula, primarily on possum
control in the area.
“We’ve got AT220 traps in (Misty Peaks
Reserve) which reset themselves.
“We want to know which species are going
to flourish as a result of no possums,”
Evans said.
“We’ve been cleaning up a lot of possums
from those traps, so that will be
really good to have them gone.”
Rifleman are very sparsely dispersed,
which makes them hard to track down.
Due to this Evans does not have an
estimate of how many rifleman there are
across New Zealand.
“There’s very few around, they’re quite
secretive birds.
“But they’re hanging in there.”
In the next two to three years, Evans’
goal is to see rifleman flourish.
• If you have seen a rifleman,
report the sighting to alison.
evans@ccc.govt.nz
HOPEFUL: City council ranger
MacKenzie Flight checks nesting
boxes for rifleman.

Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times 31
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There are five sessions available
throughout the morning, so come
along to the time that suits you
best. Suitable for people aged 18
and over.
Leeston Library
Flower Needle Felting for
Beginners
Saturday, 10.30am-12.30pm
Join Izzy Malone, of Niffler’s
Fancy, as she introduces
participants to the craft of needle
felting. During the workshop you
will design and create your own
flower, using a variety of materials
and tools. All materials will be
supplied. Izzy will have some
starter kits available for purchase
after the workshop. Suitable
for 12+ years. Free, bookings
required.
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Castle Hill Easter Art Weekend
Saturday, 10am to Sunday, 4pm
This Easter weekend art
exhibition will feature a variety
of artists. All original art works
will be available for purchase,
and the village will also host
accompanying art and craft
workshops in and around the
village, in which adults and
children can participate over the
two days.
Castle Hill Village Hall
Teddy Bear’s Picnic Storytime
Tuesday, 10-10.30am
Bring your favourite teddy along
to this special teddy bear’s picnic.
There will be stories, songs and
activities for teddies and children
alike. Suitable for children aged
2-5. Free, bookings not required.
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April 13, 10am-noon
One of the only places in New
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GARDENING 33
Sowing the seeds of winter
VEGETABLES
Parsley may still be sown in
warmer districts. Sow thinly
and, when seedlings are strong
enough, move so they are 10cm
apart.
Spring cabbage can be planted
immediately after rain. Put
them in rich soil and plant close
together, about 30cm apart in
rows 1m apart. Every second
cabbage can be harvested at the
half-growth stage in spring and
the others left to mature.
Cauliflowers can still be planted
now to stand over winter. In cold,
wet districts plants may produce
a poor crop. Choose a warm,
sheltered slope facing north or
northeast and plant them at least
60cm apart.
Celery and leeks should be
watered if the ground is dry and
liquid manure used occasionally.
Green crops, such as barley or
oats, can still be sown on spare
ground and dug in during the
winter. The plant foods locked up
in a green manure crop prevent
nutrients leaching from the soil in
heavy rain.
FLOWERS
Autumn-sown sweet peas
produce stronger plants with
better flowers than those sown
in spring. Sow seed in trays or
pots and plant out when new
growth is apparent about August.
Alternatively, if winters are
reliably mild and the soil is welldrained,
sow seed in open ground
where the plants will flower.
Sweet peas can produce flowers
for three or four months, drawing
nutrients from the soil, so the
richer the soil, the better the
blooms.
Use rotted manure or compost
and add 100g lime and 40g
superphosphate a square metre. A
second batch of seed can be sown
in late September.
Cupani, a sweet pea known
in England since 1699, is a
mauve and maroon variety with
exceptional perfume. Pink and
white Painted Lady is almost as
old, dating from 1737.
Other heritage varieties offered
by New Zealand seed companies
include scarlet Henry Eckford,
orange Prince of Orange, navy
blue Lord Nelson, cream Mrs
Collier and pale pink Miss
Willmott.
Modern varieties include the
Horizon and Melody strains,
bred in Auckland by Dr Keith
Hammett. Most sweet peas will
climb to about 2m, but Little
Sweetheart and Bijou are dwarf
varieties that can be grown
without support.
Late chrysanthemums will be
coming into bud and require
some disbudding to produce
best-quality blooms. Nip out
the buds when they are just big
enough to handle, leaving one
to a stem. Feed the plants with
liquid manure and mulch around
them with garden compost
to retain soil moisture. Potted
chrysanthemums need regular
watering in dry weather. The
first central (crown) buds have
probably appeared, but second
or terminal buds usually produce
the best decorative effects. Stake
stems to protect from the wind.
Rose enthusiasts could consider
visiting botanic gardens and
private gardens open to the public
to see which varieties do well in
their area. Seeing the bushes in
bloom will help enable the best
choices to be made.
Favourite pansies and violas can
be rooted successfully by putting
cuttings in rich, sandy soil or
potting mix in shallow containers.
Polystyrene fruit trays from
supermarkets are ideal for this
purpose. Lift old plants from the
soil, split apart and put young
side shoots into containers.
Keep in a sheltered, shaded
position, ensuring the soil stays
moist. Plant out as soon as the
cuttings have started growing. If
a large number of one colour is
needed, this is a cheaper method
than buying new plants.
FRUIT
Outdoor tomatoes can have
ripening fruit picked to hasten the
maturing of the remaining crop.
Half-green fruit can be kept in a
paper bag or cardboard box in a
warm place for a few days.
Fruit trees can be planted in
the autumn and winter months.
Prepare the site now by clearing
off any weeds, grass or turf
and lightly dig the top 10cm of
soil beneath. Weed seeds will
subsequently germinate and can
be killed off by later cultivation.
Pick early pears, such as
Williams Bon Chretien and redskinned
Starkrimson, before they
are ripe and store them in a single
layer in a cool place.
If planning to buy fruit trees,
bear in mind that most pears
need to be cross-pollinated and
will do so with nashi as well as
one another. Even those which
do not need cross-pollinating
have heavier crops if a compatible
variety is grown close by.
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34 Selwyn Times Wednesday April 5 2023
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
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vicky.sayers@starmedia.kiwi
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• Driveways
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Wednesday April 5 2023 Selwyn Times 35
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
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36 Selwyn Times Wednesday April 5 2023
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Situations Vacant
Travlon Coachlines
Casual Bus Drivers Required
P endorsement helpful.
Class 2 Licence.
Great way to be part of the
community and get out and about.
Please phone 021 337 299
Situations Vacant
An exciting initiative has been established
to work within Rolleston College, supporting
our ākonga/students. In conjunction with the
Ministry of Education, the Check and Connect
Mentor will be trained and guided through
this new initiative and supported by key staff
at Rolleston College.
The successful Mentor will be responsible
for a small number of students within
Rolleston College and potentially contributing
primary schools, to support attendance and
engagement. We are looking for a Mentor
who is empathetic, energetic, and adaptable
to support the teaching, learning and
behavioural needs of Year 9 & 10 students.
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week,
term time only and is a two-year, fixed-term
position.
The Mentor will work with students and
coordinate with whānau and teachers to help
break down barriers, so ākonga/students
are engaged emotionally, socially and
Situations Vacant
Check and
Connect Mentor
academically in our school.
The successful applicant needs to have the
following:
• a genuine interest in working with
emerging adolescents.
• the ability to form positive relationships
with adolescents from various
backgrounds.
• the ability to build and maintain
professional relationships with all
stakeholders.
• a proven record of reliability and trust.
• excellent organisational skills.
• suitable professionalism.
For further information or a job
description please contact
recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz
Police vetting, a current full drivers licence
and a current work visa are essential.
To apply please send a cover letter and CV to
recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz Applications
close midday on Tuesday 25th April 2023.
Rolleston College 631 Springston Rolleston Road
Phone. 03 595 2490 Email. recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz
www.rollestoncollege.nz
Public Notices
MILITARY EXERCISE
Night Firing Activity
12 April 2023
The general public is to be advised
that a New Zealand Army Exercise will
be conducted at the West Melton Rifle
Range area 12 April 2023.
The exercise will involve up to 40
personnel of 3rd Catering and Supply
Company from Burnham Military Camp.
Training will involve soldiers conducting
a rifle night shoot between the hours of
7-9.30pm on 12 April 2023.
The New Zealand Army takes fire risk
seriously and will ensure fire mitigation
is present.
For more information please contact:
SGT K POLL on 021 030 9399
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The HR Manager supports the General Manager
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Immaculately presented lifestyle property in an excellent
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formal gated entrance and tree lined drive set the scene for the
calibre of presentation evident throughout. The property is
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excellent infrastructure.
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conservatory). An expansive floor area of approx 340m² includes
separate dining, two large lounge areas plus the conservatory.
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internal access double car garage.
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plus covered carport/shearing area, three bay barn converted
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153 Chattertons Road, West Melton
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block with exceptional shedding and a great location - this is it!
Deadline Sale: All offers invited Friday 14th
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Should I sell
my house
by myself?
Selling a property is easy, right? All
you need to do is stick a ‘for sale’ sign
out front, put a few photos online
and hold a couple of open homes.
Job done! Why wouldn’t you do it
yourself?
The fact that private sales made
up just 10 per cent of all residential
property sales in New Zealand might
be a clue that it’s not as simple and
straightforward as you might think.
Research by the industry membership
organisation Real Estate Institute of
New Zealand (REINZ) found that the
median price for properties sold by
real estate agents was 10.9 per cent
higher than private sales.
“Property transactions are big
financial deals and they can get
complicated very quickly,” says Real
Estate Authority.
“Selling a home, which is likely to
be your biggest asset as well as being a
physical and emotional roof over your
head, is not like selling a used car or
flogging your unwanted Christmas
presents on TradeMe.”
If you decide to sell your property
privately, you will absolutely save on
the commission that you’d otherwise
pay a real estate agent”.
“Your target is to get at least close
to what an agent would get for your
house. You pay commission to an
agent for them to get the best price
and that extra value is what they will
tell you pays your commission for
you, along with less hassle on the DIY
front.”
You know your property better than
anyone, so you’re in a good position to
‘sell’ its features. You’ll have complete
control over the process because you’ll
be dealing directly with potential
buyers. You get to decide every step
of the process, including choosing the
method of sale and setting the price.
However, with complete power
comes complete responsibility.
“When you’re selling a property,
you have a legal obligation to share
all the relevant information about it,
such as any issues with the boundary
or title, any unconsented building
work or alterations, any known
weathertightness issues and whether
there are any proposed developments
that could have an impact on a buyer’s
access, views or enjoyment.
“If you fail to do this, you could
be in breach of your agreement with
the buyer. This could put the sale in
jeopardy, or the buyer could seek
compensation and take you to court.”
Would-be private sellers will need
sharp marketing and negotiation skills,
as well as the ability to be objective.
“What you think of the property and
what it’s worth won’t necessarily be
shared by potential buyers”.
“It’s easy to sell a property when
there are a few houses for sale and
many buyers, but the market isn’t as
buoyant now in parts of the country as
it was a year ago. Your expectations of
price and ease of sale are aligned with
market conditions. These are things
that real estate agents think about day
in and day out.”
If you’re still keen to DIY it, make
sure you’ve got some good advice from
the experts.
“It can be very useful to get an
independent assessment of what your
property is worth, so you can work out
the price you’ll be willing to accept”.
“You can research online (for free)
or pay for a registered valuation. We
strongly recommend that you use a
lawyer or conveyancer to handle all
the legal documentation, including
the sale and purchase agreement. You
may also want to consider help when
it comes to preparing the property
for viewings, whether that means
engaging a home staging company
who will make it look pretty, or a
trusted friend to run any open homes.”
Ultimately, there’s no reason why
you can’t sell your own property if
you think you’ve got the time, skills
and energy. You’ll need to be ready
to juggle a lot of things at once –
including marketing and negotiation
– on top of your usual responsibilities.
Whatever you do, make sure you go
into the process with your eyes open.
For independent guidance and
information on buying or selling,
check out settled.govt.nz.
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1737 Hoskyns Road, Kirwee
DeaDLine SaLe
Lean into Lifestyle
Country charm and lifestyle tranquillity come to life at this inspiring and expansive cottage that’s
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sanctuary revels in picturesque solitude, with scores of established trees guarding your privacy while
flourishing fruit trees and a hen house amplify any country lifestyle. The home is generous in size and
entirely adaptable depending on your requirements. Spanning 270sqm, it currently encompasses
four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a trio of living spaces and an office, ensuring large families or
intergenerational households can live incredibly comfortably. Contact Mike for more information.
*Deadline Sale; all offers to be presented 3pm, 6th April (unless sold prior)
5 Rosamond Way, Rolleston Function-Forward Family Living!
Focusing on functionality, the layout of this 166m 2
north facing home comprises four double bedrooms,
two bathrooms & dual living zones, affording ample
space for relaxation & socialisation. The central openplan
living, dining room & kitchen are focal points
for daily activities, whilst the interconnected formal
lounge is an invaluable space for families. The 545m 2
site is securely fenced with an expansive lawn and
perimeter plantings. Located a leisurely stroll from the
heart of Faringdon, it places you within easy reach of
the area’s conveniences, reserves and local primary
school. Contact Mike for more information.
*Deadline Sale; all offers to be presented 5pm, 26th
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April (unless sold prior)
26 Foxbridge Lane, Lincoln Fantastic on Foxbridge!
Devoted to easy-care living and modern convenience,
this eye-pleasing 147sqm 3 bedroom home promotes
the perfect mix of comfort and style within Lincoln’s
desirable community of Rosemerryn. Available for
immediate possession this lovely home would be
perfect for a first home buyer or someone downsizing.
Sitting on a 482sqm site which is fully fenced,
Rosemerryn’s numerous reserves and proximity to
Lincoln’s community amenities promise relaxed family
living, while zoning for Lincoln Primary and Lincoln
High School are another bonus.
Please call Mike now to chat about your options or
enquiRieS oveR $689,000
further information on this great wee starter.
68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
0800 645 346
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027 249 5561
Wade Goatley
027 749 6468
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027 337 6093
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021 285 2582
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Snuggle down
a moderate-size room to a warm,
comfortable temperature in about 10-15
minutes. Glass-fronted gas fireplaces
are significantly more efficient than
open-fronted ones, and as gas fires
are cleaner than wood-burning fires
they are favoured in clean-air areas,
making this a popular heating option in
Christchurch.
Like other heating options, most
modern gas fires have a timer facility.
exactly the same way as a high-wall heat
pump, in that there is an indoor unit
and an outdoor unit, and by passing a
refrigerant between them they transfer
heat (or cooling) into a room.
Unlike the high-wall system, where
the indoor unit is visible, the ducted
indoor unit is hidden away in the ceiling
space and uses flexible ducts to pass the
heat from room to room through vents
in the ceiling, wall or floor.
When it comes to home heating, ‘bang
for your buck’ is essential and part of
this is ensuring your home is adequately
insulated. Did you know that a 2% gap in
insulation can result in a 20% heat loss?
This can make a huge difference to the
comfort of your home.
Insulation works by slowing heat
loss from your home, enclosing it in a
thermal envelope. This is why around
40% of heat is lost through the ceiling in
the average uninsulated home.
In addition to insulation, simple
measures, such as using thermal curtains
and sealing gaps and cracks, will
eliminate draughts and prevent warm air
escaping where it shouldn’t. It also pays
to remember that heating a room to a
moderate constant temperature is much
more efficient than a fluctuating heat.
Designed to not only be practical and
functional but to enhance the décor
of your home, there is a home-heating
option for every home, and everyone.
GAS FIRES
Providing fast, convenient and
easily regulated heat, gas can bring
HEAT PUMPS
Heat pumps come in a variety of
options: high-wall, floor consoles,
slimline, quiet ... the list goes on,
ensuring there is a design, size and
placement to suit your needs.
Be smart about your energy use and
ensure you have the right size heat pump
for your space. If you pick one that is
too small, it will have to work hard all
the time, and will use more power than
necessary. A unit that is the right size
should heat your space in 5-15 minutes.
DUCTED AIR CONDITIONING
Ducted air conditioning systems work
CENTRAL HEATING
Growing in popularity in New Zealand,
warm-water central heating is the even
distribution of heat throughout the home
from a central point or heat source.
Warm water is distributed via a network
of pipes connected to radiators in each
room, or looped under the floor for
underfloor heating. Releasing a gentle
heat, no water is actually consumed,
ensuring this is the ultimate in efficiency.
HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
Home heating isn’t just about keeping the
house warm; it’s also about maintaining
a healthy home. In the summer months
we are able to throw open the windows
to air the house, an option not available
in cooler weather, meaning condensation
is often an unhealthy side effect of
winter. The installation of an effective
heat-recovery or ventilation system can
help solve this problem, thereby working
towards creating a warmer, drier and,
above all, healthier living environment.
WOOD BURNERS
When used properly, wood burners
are a great and economical option,
especially if you have access to free or
cheap firewood. You do, however, need
to ensure your fire is clean-air approved,
especially in Canterbury. When buying
a wood fire, consider efficiency rating,
clean burn, emission levels and size.
PELLET BURNERS
Pellet fires have come a long way in
recent years and most are now available
as free-standing or inbuilt, offering a
wider variety when it comes to selecting
the right look for your space.
There are many benefits to a pellet
burner as they offer all the warmth and
luxury of a flame without the hassle of
cutting, carrying and storing firewood.
Made from sawmill waste, the pellets are
carbon-neutral and burn cleanly.
One of the biggest limitations is the
initial cost, with the price of buying and
installing a pellet burner greater than
that of a conventional wood burner. The
burner also relies on electricity so won’t
work during a power cut.

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What’s my house really worth?
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When you’ve lived in a property for a
while it can be hard to be rational about
its worth. How can you put a price on
the spot where you’ve built so many
memories with family and friends?
Someone will surely recognise the hours
you spent sanding back the windows or
digging out the agapanthus in the garden
and reward you with a high price, won’t
they? Unfortunately potential buyers may
see things differently, especially in a slow
housing market.
There are several methods you can
use to gauge the worth of your property.
Remember that the rateable value or
RV (formerly known as the government
valuation, or GV) of your property doesn’t
really provide any clues. These valuations
are done by the local council to work out
what share of rates a household should
pay. They are only done every three years
and don’t take any improvements into
account – increasingly, properties that
include an RV figure in the advertising
will come with a disclaimer that it is not
indicative of current market value.
These days you can gather a lot of
information for free thanks to websites
like Trade Me and Homes.co.nz. Trade
Me’s Property Insights has information on
more than 1.5 million homes, including
rateable value data, previous sale prices,
when the property was built and what
size it is. The site also provides an
estimated value range, based on a melting
pot of data from sales of comparable
properties, listing details and user
activity. Homes.co.nz operates similarly.
Its estimate service is built on a complex
set of valuation models, using around
30 million pieces of data bought from
councils nationwide, plus sales values and
a wide set of property features. Both sites
recognise there are a number of factors
at play, so they offer an estimated value
range that can be quite broad.
While both these sites are useful, they
don’t show the full picture and should
only be used as the starting point in
determining value. They can’t take
the condition of your property into
account and they may not recognise
any improvements you might have
made (though homes.co.nz does allow
owners to ‘claim’ their property and edit
information about it).
Let’s say you own a large property in an
area where there have been some bigticket
sales in the last year. Your property
might have some serious structural issues
and be in generally poor condition, yet
the algorithms may claim that it is worth
a lot more than any sensible buyer would
pay for it because other houses in the
neighbourhood have sold for high prices.
The impact of this is two-fold. Firstly, the
seller could anticipate a big pay-day that
may never arrive; and secondly, some
buyers may be put off making an offer
because they think it’s out of range.
There are a couple of ways to combat
this. When you start working with a real
estate agent to sell your property they
must supply you with a current market
appraisal or CMA. This is based on
similar information to the online versions,
but it also comes with the agent’s realtime,
real-life knowledge of the area, what
similar properties have sold for and the
condition and particular characteristics of
your own property (such as whether it has
been repainted recently or it’s in a state
of disrepair). The agent will have had the
chance to walk through your property and
identify its unique selling propositions,
such as good sun, proximity to desirable
schools and other features that buyers
like. It’s important to note that you may
get varying CMA ranges from different
real estate agents as they may each take a
divergent perspective on your property
that you will then need to consider.
Your other option is to pay a
registered valuer to provide you with an
independent valuation. This service comes
at a cost (the price will vary, depending
on the level of detail), but it will be more
accurate. The Property Institute, which
represents valuers, says a registered
valuation can help sellers be a little more
clinical about their property’s worth.
Even with all the information you
can gather, the true indication of your
property’s value is what a willing buyer
will pay for it at the given time that it’s on
the market. A valuation, a price range or a
figure reached by an algorithm is not cash
in the bank.
For independent advice
on buying or selling
property, check out
www.settled.govt.nz.

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BAILEY
ALL OVER
SELWYN
With his exceptional communication skills, outgoing nature and unique ability
to connect with people, John was always destined for the world of real estate.
His experience in the area and rural background, John brings genuine knowledge, fresh
input, drive and energy to the industry.
A strong work ethic, wealth of knowledge, negotiation skills and experience accumulated
across the real estate spectrum has made him the agent of choice in the community he
is so dedicated to serving.
Talk with John today and discuss how he can maximise your next real estate transaction.
Dunsandel 1.9ha Leeston 943sqm Leeston 883sqm Southbridge 4.6ha Southbridge 4166sqm
Contact John today
John Bailey | 027 893 0234
john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz
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Burnham 338 Two Chain Road
Contemporary lifestyle living
Realise your lifestyle dream on this sheltered and private 6.5 hectares within a short drive of Rolleston’s education
options, shopping complex and eateries. Practical aspects include an automatic entry gate, five-bay shed with
workshop, four paddocks with water access and a small stock yard. The striking home features polished concrete
floors, open plan living that accesses a sheltered Kwila deck with retractable shade sail and a separate office at the
home’s entrance is an ideal work-from-home option. Carpeted triple car garaging with huge loft. Grounds are
comprised of expansive lawns, low-maintenance native plantings, substantial vegetable garden, mature fruit trees,
berry house and a garden shed. Solar panels fixed to the shed roof and extensive security system. Commute into the
city in under 30 minutes. Seize this sizeable opportunity today.
bayleys.co.nz/5520745
5 2 2 3
Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 20 Apr 2023
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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Doyleston 1352 Leeston Road
Land of opportunity
This 37.8112ha (more or less) fully irrigated farm has plenty of options for any prospective purchaser. With a
resource consent that holds the coveted ‘dairy support’ category and with 27.3ha approximately of winter grazing;
means purchasers may look to enterprise this property with an existing landholding. Thereby extending that land
use and winter feed area to another property within the Selwyn Te Waihora catchment. Not limited to dairy support
though, this property is also consented and has been used for sheep & beef, cut & carry and arable crops. Held as
two titles (20ha approximately and 17.8112ha approximately) with the ability to build a dwelling on each will lock in
future value. Recently established bore and new transformer with enough excess for a residential dwelling mean all
the hard work is done.
37.8112ha
Asking Price $1,750,000 + GST (if any)
Phone for viewing times
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520489
bayleys.co.nz

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Hororata Rockwood Road
Hororata bare land opportunity
A prime piece of land spanning over 97.7018 hectares (more or less). Held in three titles, this property offers versatile
soil and excellent shelter making it an ideal spot for grazing, cropping or other agricultural pursuits. Boasting flat
contour and sub-divided into approximately 23 paddocks making it easy to manage and maintain. Located in what
is regarded as a reliable rainfall area, along with partial irrigation, this property is well placed for a productive future.
Cattle yards, a three-bay shed, a two-bay shed, and trough stock water scheme - options are aplenty. Farmed in
conjunction with a down land property, the current owners have recently been wintering approximately 500 beef
cattle, a combination of both R1 and R2’s.
bayleys.co.nz/5520768
97.7018ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Wed 26 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
Lincoln 17 Goldney Close
Luxury, location and wow factor
Having fabulous street appeal with an eye-catching schist and macrocarpa entrance porch, the attention to detail in
this beautiful, family home is quite evident from the outset.
The grand entranceway with its soaring macrocarpa ceiling ushers you into the spacious open plan living areas and
into the beautifully appointed kitchen, finished to a superior standard with substantial stone breakfast bar, gas hob,
and well laid out butler’s pantry with sink.
The floor plan is perfectly balanced to allow the chef to interact with guests, making entertaining adults or children a
breeze.
4 2 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $965,000
Phone for viewing times
Helen Lee 027 503 9219
helen.lee@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520802
bayleys.co.nz

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BRING IN THE
EXPERTS THIS
AUTUMN
West Melton 1/371 Newtons Road
Kennedys Bush 107 Old Tai Tapu Rd
Prebbleton 5 Hazelnut Avenue
Lincoln 483B Ellesmere Road
Prebbleton 4 Lira Place
Lincoln 32 Candlesticks Cres
Lincoln 23 Te Raki Drive
Rolleston 7 Fairhurst Place
Tai Tapu 8 Glengarriff Drive
Broadfield 8 Selwyn Road Lincoln 133 Jimmy Adams Terrace Lincoln 57 Halpin Drive
Working harder, smarter and altogether better this Autumn,
the team have been marketing and selling a variety of
properties across Canterbury.
Overall, the sellers and buyers we have been speaking to are
upbeat about the local market. We operate a fully experienced
team with exceptional knowledge across all aspects of the
Canterbury market and are backed by a large network of buyers.
NO. 1 BAYLEYS | 2021/2022
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OPEN HOME
Lincoln 133 Verdeco Boulevard
Statement starter in Verdeco Park
Offering an exceptional opportunity for entry-level acquisition in the heart of Verdeco Park, this sizable 205sqm
(approximately) property boasts abundant space and outdoor potential in a coveted community locale. Four
bedrooms provide ample accommodation, with two generously sized doubles receiving morning sun and the
master bedroom basking in afternoon sunshine. The remaining fourth bedroom is conveniently situated near the
entrance, presenting the possibility for effortless adaptation to a home office. Two bathrooms effortlessly support
the household, with the master enjoying an ensuite. Everyday living revolves around two interconnecting living
zones, ensuring considerable space for entertaining. The open-plan dining and family room is the natural social
centre, anchored by a sleek kitchen complemented by a walk-in pantry.
bayleys.co.nz/5520742
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 13 Apr 2023
View Mon 12.30-1pm or by appointment
Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889
urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz
Haley Smith 027 341 3846
haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz
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NEW LISTING
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Prebbleton 6 Blade Mews
Rare opportunity in a prestigious prime location
A simply outstanding, street facing, fully titled and ready to build on 1,000sqm section 6 Blade Mews is accessed
from Hinterland Drive and adjacent to the prestigious Woods Subdivision. If you want the feel of the country but a
straightforward 20 minute commute to the city centre via the Southern Motorway then 6 Blade Mews is the site for
your dream home. Call the architect and builder or builders and architects call your clients and design something
special for this beautiful spacious site. 6 Blade Mews is a desirable location nestled among quality homes. Enjoy all
that Prebbleton Village has to offer plus the convenience of a nearby city. Local amenities include good schools,
shops, cafes and restaurants. Make no mistake, this property is to be sold, call now to secure your piece of paradise.
Please note two storey buildings are not permitted.
1,000sqm
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Bruce Pyott 027 202 6119
bruce.pyott@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520861
bayleys.co.nz

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Rolleston 3 Lemonwood Drive
Coveted ex-showhome - motivated owners
Energy efficiency and visual elegance reach their peak at this intelligent residence in central Faringdon. Like new,
the ex-showhome for Green Homes NZ has been designed following eco-friendly principles, ensuring residents a
lifestyle of comfort. Thermal mass is optimised by polished concrete floors and a feature block wall in the open-plan
living and dining room. Sophistication is also showcased in the designer kitchen, with its elite Miele appliances and
well-appointed butler's pantry. Comfort has been prioritised by highly specified insulation, ducted heating, and
thermally broken LowE double glazing. The fully insulated oversized double garage boasts polished concrete floors
and is pre-wired for electric vehicles. Outside, alfresco satisfaction is delivered in spades by established gardens, an
expansive deck and a patio, capped by a grapevine crowned pergola.
bayleys.co.nz/5520643
4 1 2 2
Price Indication $949,000
View 3.30-4pm Thu 6 Apr
& 12-12.30pm Mon 10 Apr or by appointment
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
Rolleston 12 Dynes Road
Spacious, brand new, stunning family home
This fantastic four-bedroom family home is set on a 707sqm back section, built with high-quality features
throughout the house. The open plan living, well-designed kitchen with skylight to catch extra sunshine and dining
area will be the hub of the home. A walk-in pantry also provides a lot of storage for your family. A separate family
lounge for your privacy and enjoyment.
The master bedroom features a contemporary bathroom ensuite with tiled shower and a walk-in robe. It has sliding
doors out to a private courtyard. The other three double bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes. Large family
bathroom with bath and tiled shower.
bayleys.co.nz/5520189
4 2 2 2
Price by Negotiation
Phone for viewing times
Maggie Li 021 153 7997
maggie.li@bayleys.co.nz
Kelly He 027 359 7808
kelly.he@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz
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Tai Tapu 93 Cossars Road
Layered with luxury
Embracing natural shelter at the picturesque foothills of Tai Tapu, this 4-hectare site includes an irrigation consent
and a five-bay shed with two enclosed bays, three-phase power and a workshop. The 440sqm home offers luxury,
considerable living spaces and seamless outdoor connections. Upstairs is a highly adaptable loft space, complete
with an external staircase, offering a myriad of potential uses such as a business from home. Outdoors is truly
exceptional. The deck is sheltered by automatic louvres to seamlessly blend the comforts of indoor living with the
splendours of outdoor leisure. Completing the ultimate outdoor oasis are the inbuilt fire and BBQ, heated swimming
pool and built-in spa. Ideally located near Tai Tapu golf course and township, it’s also a mere 30-minute commute
into the city. Call us today for more information.This is the ultimate lifestyle!
bayleys.co.nz/5520791
5 4 3 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 26 Apr 2023
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
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West Melton 690 Weedons Ross Road
Zoned residential with subdivision consent
1960s originality runs rife at this botanical property that's making its first appearance on the market in 65 years.
Consented development site on 1.0001ha (approximately) with residential zoning for eight sections including the
house. The well-proportioned layout is unmistakably sixties, with exceptionally well-preserved décor delivering
aesthetic impact. The section also plays host to a dedicated well and a pump system for domestic water use, while
two detached garages and five sheds on the property with one set-up as a workshop, arm you with ample storage
space. Bound by timber paling fences and an established pine hedge, it not only guards your privacy but is visually
timeless and well-suited to the idyllic environs. West Melton's myriad conveniences are in the vicinity, including the
pre-school and primary school.
bayleys.co.nz/5520758
3 1 1 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 12 Apr 2023
View 5-5.30pm Thu 6 Apr or by appointment
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Nathan Collett 027 826 1535
nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz
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GET SOLD
FASTER THAN AVERAGE
Median number of days to sell a property in Rolleston = 64
Rolleston 15 Dryden Avenue
2 2 2 2
Under contract within two days of being listed
online. Officially sold 43 days later.
Rolleston 12 Marlowe Place
4 2 2 2
Under contract within thirteen days, plus
multiple offers prior. Officially sold 26 days later.
Between these two properties, we had 55 groups view. Only two of these were successful in securing
one of these houses, which means 53 buyers are still hunting for a home in your area.
Are you thinking of selling?
Let me help match one of these eager buyers with your property, today.
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Rolleston 600 Springston Rolleston Road
Great family opportunity!
Been dreaming of a home that can provide the best of both worlds? Look no further than 600 Springston Rolleston Road in
Rolleston. This five-bedroom family home (or 4 and a Rumpus) has been lovingly updated and sits on a large private 1635m2
rear section. The master bedroom includes an ensuite, walk in robe, and ranch to its own private patio area and is a perfect
spot for the spa (wiring is there). The open plan living area lends itself to general entertaining and family time, flowing
through French doors to an outdoor patio area offering the perfect place to relax on those sunny days. The large separate
lounge has been wired for surround sound, perfect for curling up in winter, ready for movie night. The updated kitchen, with its
stone bench tops, 90cm gas hob and great storage options, will bring out the inner chef in you to cook up a storm. The multizoned
ducted heating and cooling will keep you comfortable year-round regardless of the weather. There is a large double
garage, separate laundry and plenty of off street parking for the toys too!
5 2 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 20th April, 2023 at 5.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
View Mon 10 Apr 1.00 - 1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU88639
Angela Hunt
M 021 548 777
E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
Lincoln 21 Carnaveron Drive
Genuine family home in blue chip location
Enviably located in the desirable Barton Fields and surrounded by quality property, is a secured and private, family home that
offers space, relaxation, and a retreat from everyday life. Rating five stars for street appeal with its contemporary colours you
will want to make this property your own from the moment you arrive. Carefully crafted with Plaster and Block cladding this
home offers instant attraction. Positioned for all day sun and comprising of 292m2 this home offers quality at every turn from
the welcoming entranceway leading through to the chefs kitchen with its stone benchtops, and an oversupply of storage
options and beyond to the spacious family dining/living area which opens out onto an expansive entertaining area which
offers an al fresco dining option perfect for all seasons. Servicing the four generous bedrooms are two bathrooms and two
separate toilets with vanity which win best in class with extensive tiling, quality fittings with the spacious master bedroom
ensuite boasting a large double sized tiled shower, bath, a his and hers vanity unit for extra luxury.
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
4 2 2 4
Deadline Sale closes Friday 14th April, 2023 at 4.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View Mon 10 Apr 2.00 - 2.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/ROU118177
Cameron McRae
M 027 769 6696
E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
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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
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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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Your guide to all things Real Estate
in the Selwyn District
Buying into
a retirement
village
What you need to know
Retirement Villages are now a wellestablished
housing and lifestyle option
for many older New Zealanders. Buying
into a retirement village is different from
buying other residential property so it is
important to talk to a lawyer to understand
the differences and implications.
Most Villages require an intending
resident to sign an Occupation Right
Agreement (ORA) before taking possession
of the villa or apartment. An ORA is a
contract that records the terms of the right
to occupy a villa or apartment in the village.
It is important to note that you are not
actually purchasing the villa or apartment
itself, but just the right to live there. This
means any capital gain once you leave is
kept by the retirement village.
Occupation Rights are personal to you
and therefore you can’t have tenants either
sharing with you or renting from you while
you live or holiday elsewhere. Because you
cannot get any income from the property
you need to carefully review your budget to
ensure you can afford to live in the village
long term.
Usually, you pay an initial deposit and a
large (partly refundable) purchase price, set
by the village, on entry. Then, throughout
your time there, a weekly fee is charged
by the village to cover rates, external
maintenance, lawns, gardening etc. In some
villages, this is a fixed fee for the entire
time you live there, but in others, it can be
increased – your lawyer will tell you which
applies. In addition, you need to budget to
pay for power, phone etc.
There may be additional optional services
offered by the village that you would pay
for if you use them. What may come as
a surprise to some intending residents is
the Deferred Management Fee. This fee is
payable when you leave the village (ending
your ORA) and is usually calculated as a
percentage of the purchase price you paid,
usually in the range of 20 – 30%. This fee is
deducted from the purchase price you paid,
and the remainder is refunded to you (or
your estate if you have passed away).
For many intending residents, there are
lifestyle benefits including physical security,
companionship, lack of social isolation,
access to support services, and the fact that
maintenance etc are taken care of. These
benefits, for many, outweigh the costs and
restrictions imposed by the ORA.
Not only is getting good legal advice
from the outset in your best interests, the
Retirement Villages Act specifically requires
an intending resident to get independent
legal advice before signing an ORA. For
more expert advice in Selwyn on ORAs,
visit www.tp.co.nz.
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The home features four bedrooms (master with
en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining
and living along with formal dining, lounge and
conservatory. Great indoor outdoor flow to a large
sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care
gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,
security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and
Auction (unless sold prior)
Thursday 19 October, 2pm
411 Blenheim Road
www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164
the discerning buyer. Situated on a 1200m 2 section, with
an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 floor plan
provides the ultimate in family living options. The sunny &
spacious open plan living room boasts a designer kitchen
with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,
together with define dining, living & study spaces that
extend through sliding doors to a large deck & covered ‘al
fresco’ entertaining area.
The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden
& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4
bedrooms are fabulously proportioned queen sized rooms,
with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat
featuring an amazing dressing room with fu l wardrobe
system, additional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with
double tiled shower, freestanding bath & twin vanities. The
family bathroom is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &
twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, keep your
toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathrooms &
DeaDline Sale:
Closing 4pm on Monday
11th June 2018
(unless sold prior)
rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008) - West Melton
Sarah Booth
Contact:
Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,
this property maintains a semi-rural feel whilst being
Contact:
Phone: 03 341 4301
premium property, you wi l appreciate what a privilege it
would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.
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Bayleys Canterbury
13 Ridgeway Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
4 Lowes Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
5 Highworth Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
4 Wakeman Drive, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
50 Tosswill Road, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
165 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
85 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
85 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
165 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
44 Lewis Crescent, 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
7A Jacks Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
3.15pm – 3.45pm
3.30pm – 4.00pm
Sunday 9 April
11.00am – 11.30am
12.00pm – 12.30pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
2.15pm – 2.45pm
3.00pm – 3.30pm
3.45pm – 4.15pm
Monday 10 April
10.00am – 10.30am
11.00am – 11.30am
11.00am – 11.30am
11.30am – 12.00pm
11.45am – 12.15pm
11.45am – 12.15pm
12.00pm – 12.30pm
12.30pm – 1.00pm
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12.30pm – 1.00pm
12.45pm – 1.15pm
1.00pm – 1.30pm
1.15pm – 1.45pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
2.00pm – 2.30pm
2.00pm – 2.30pm
2 Corriedale Lane, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1/16A Sayers Crescent, Ilam
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
36 Marcoola Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
24 Will Street, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
15 Silverstone Loop, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
8 Adamite Drive, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
8 Gemstone Place, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
23 Gemstone Place, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
109 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Property Brokers
23 Bridge Street, Soutbridge
Property Brokers
17 Bridge street Southbridge
Property Brokers
34A Centennial Avenue, Riccarton
Property Brokers
53A Station Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
60 Selwyn Street, Leeston
Property Brokers
66 Brook Street, Southbridge
Bayleys Canterbury
2/14 Spring Place, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
133 Verdeco Boulevard, Lincoln
Bayleys Canterbury
40B High Street, Leeston
Property Brokers
14 McKenzie Avenue, Southbridge
Bayleys Canterbury
600 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston
Property Brokers
21 Palladio Avenue, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
31 High Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
12 Carston Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
48 Raven Drive, Springston
Bayleys Canterbury
12.00pm – 12.30pm
1143 Goulds Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2.30pm – 3.00pm
15 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
2.00pm – 2.30pm
21 Carnaveron Drive, Lincoln
Property Brokers
12.00pm – 12.30pm
28 Brittan Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
3.00pm – 3.30pm
11 Corriedale Lane, West Melton
Bayleys Canterbury
2.15pm – 2.45pm
2/37 Wrights Road, Addington
Property Brokers
12.00pm – 12.30pm
49 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
3.00pm – 3.30pm
4 Zabeel Street, Lincoln
Bayleys Canterbury
2.15pm – 2.45pm
164 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
Property Brokers
12.00pm – 12.30pm
7A Jozecom Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
3.00pm – 3.30pm
4 Zabeel Street, Lincoln
Bayleys Canterbury
2.45pm – 3.15pm
13 May Street, Leeston
Bayleys Canterbury
12.15pm – 1.00pm
2 Woodland Lane, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
3.00pm – 3.30pm
11 Corriedale Lane, West Melton
Bayleys Canterbury
3.00pm – 3.30pm
497 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston
Property Brokers
12.15pm – 12.45pm
22 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
3.00pm – 3.30pm
16 Rufus Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
4.00pm – 4.30pm
176 Paige Place, Rolleston
Property Brokers
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

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SOLD
Evan Marshall
Craig Blackburn Kayla Dynes
Ben Turner
Peter Foley Amy Barnes
We want to take a moment to thank our clients for your business and support throughout the past financial year.
We understand that selling a farm or lifestyle block is more than just a transaction; it’s a significant life decision,
and we are honoured to be a part of that journey.
As a team, we have collaborated, shared knowledge, and leveraged our strengths to deliver exceptional results.
If you are thinking of selling in the future and would like a confidential discussion please don’t hesitate to call Ben and Craig.
SOLD SOLD
SOLD SOLD
SOLD
Charing Cross Telegraph Road
Burnham Burdons Road Bankside Sharlands Road
Darfield West Coast Road Darfield Cooks Road
SOLD SOLD
SOLD SOLD
SOLD
Darfield Hacketts Road
Springston Leeston Road Motukarara McQueens Valley Rd Dunsandel Hororata Dunsandel Rd West Melton Weedons Road
SOLD SOLD
SOLD SOLD
SOLD
Dunsandel Hororata Dunsandel Rd
West Melton Hoskyns Road Windwhistle Leaches Road
West Melton Alpine View Hororata Maffeys Road
SOLD
SOLD
UNDER OFFER
UNDER OFFER
UNDER OFFER
Hororata Rockwood Road
Whataroa Burnham Wards Road
Kirwee Aylesbury Road West Melton Stackhouse Road
Ben Turner | 027 530 1400 | ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn | 027 489 7225 | craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services