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WEDNESDAY, APRIL <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2023</strong><br />

Passionate about our place<br />

starnews.co.nz<br />

Intersection<br />

upgrade a<br />

‘major win’<br />

Page 3<br />

Property Guide liftout inside<br />

Firefighter<br />

remembers<br />

tragic day<br />

Page 8<br />

Living and breathing<br />

the sport she loves<br />

Former Lincoln High School<br />

student Zoe McMeeken is<br />

back home for a couple of weeks<br />

before she heads off again on<br />

her professional football voyage.<br />

Reporter Jaime Cunningham<br />

catches up with the 19-year-old<br />

on page 24<br />

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PHOTO: JAIME CUNNINGHAM<br />

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Explosion<br />

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delays<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

SURGERY DELAYS are holding<br />

up recovery for a Darfield man<br />

almost killed in a fiery explosion<br />

in his driveway.<br />

Kevin Burney,<br />

61, has this month<br />

marked one year<br />

since the accident,<br />

which resulted in<br />

burns to 70 per cent<br />

of his body.<br />

While he is<br />

happy with how<br />

he has healed, he<br />

is frustrated and angry as two<br />

Kevin<br />

Burney<br />

consecutive surgeries planned at<br />

Christchurch Hospital have been<br />

delayed.<br />

The two surgeries will follow<br />

several skin graft operations<br />

Burney had prior to returning<br />

home from hospital in July last<br />

year. They will be to free up<br />

movement in his elbows, focused<br />

on skin and bone in the joints.<br />

The first was planned for January<br />

and has now been delayed to June.<br />

Until he has these surgeries,<br />

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2 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

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NEWS<br />

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A TOP READ today on<br />

rising young footballer Zoe<br />

McMeeken.<br />

The former Lincoln High<br />

School student is back home<br />

for a couple of weeks after<br />

her second season with the<br />

Wellington Phoenix in the<br />

A-league (see page 24).<br />

That’s the equivalent of<br />

rugby league’s NRL and<br />

Super Rugby.<br />

McMeeken, 19, has a New<br />

Zealand under-20s camp in<br />

Auckland later this month as<br />

part of the long range sights<br />

on next year’s FIFA World<br />

Cup. Then it is back to Wellington<br />

for Phoenix Academy<br />

commitments before the<br />

news<br />

Skate ramp removed<br />

Just four months after it was constructed, a skate ramp in Lincoln is being<br />

removed due to noise complaints.<br />

Page 5<br />

nitty gritty of professional<br />

sport kicks in and decisions<br />

are made over signings for<br />

the next A-League season.<br />

“I’m planning to stay in<br />

the A-League. I love all the<br />

coaches and players at the<br />

Phoenix so we’ll see.”<br />

- Barry Clarke<br />

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Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

SAFER: West Melton School pupils<br />

(from left) Sophie Neville, Clark<br />

Emmanuel and Finn Sorenson, all<br />

<strong>12</strong>, and Mayor Sam Broughton use<br />

the new pedestrian crossing at the<br />

upgraded SH73/Weedons Ross Rd<br />

intersection.<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

“IT’S REALLY fixed our town.”<br />

That was the reaction from<br />

West Melton District Residents<br />

Association chair Tim Schurr to<br />

the completion of the new traffic<br />

lights at the township’s major<br />

intersection.<br />

Schurr was thrilled to see<br />

the State Highway 73/Weedons<br />

Ross Rd intersection upgrade<br />

officially opened last week after<br />

the association petitioned for it<br />

to be completed.<br />

“It was such a barrier having<br />

the state highway through our<br />

town – it has reconnected West<br />

Melton,” Schurr said.<br />

“It’s a major win for road<br />

safety.”<br />

The association delivered 2333<br />

signatures on the petition to<br />

Parliament in 2020.<br />

“There was a lot of<br />

work in those early<br />

days to raise its profile,”<br />

Schurr said.<br />

The upgrades also<br />

improve pedestrian<br />

safety in the area, with<br />

West Melton School<br />

pupils now able to cross<br />

the intersection safely.<br />

Schurr has already noticed<br />

how much safer it is since<br />

the lights were first switched on<br />

last month.<br />

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

Intersection upgrade ‘major win’<br />

“What we are seeing is more<br />

kids walking, cycling or scootering<br />

to school now because it is<br />

much safer for them,” he said.<br />

Since 2006 there have<br />

been 13 crashes at the<br />

intersection, of which<br />

one was serious, four<br />

were minor, and eight<br />

caused no injuries.<br />

Schurr was hoping<br />

to see a drop in the<br />

number of crashes with<br />

the addition of the<br />

traffic lights.<br />

He joined Waka<br />

Kotahi New Zealand Transport<br />

Agency regional relationships<br />

director James Caygill,<br />

Tim Schurr<br />

PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY<br />

Mayor Sam Broughton and<br />

representatives from the<br />

community, district council,<br />

and Fulton Hogan to celebrate<br />

the project’s completion.<br />

The ceremony included a<br />

performance from the West<br />

Melton School kapa haka group.<br />

The upgrade project also<br />

blocked off West Melton Rd<br />

at the intersection with SH73,<br />

created a new road connecting<br />

West Melton and Weedons Ross<br />

Rds and widened the cycleway<br />

along West Melton Rd.<br />

Landscaping for the project<br />

will be completed over winter.<br />

•Fight to stop intersection<br />

closing, page 8<br />

NEWS 3<br />

Fire caused<br />

by faulty<br />

heat unit<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

A HOUSE fire in Lincoln was<br />

caused by the motor in a faulty<br />

heat transfer unit that was<br />

recalled nine years ago.<br />

The Lincoln Volunteer Fire<br />

Brigade responded to a call about<br />

smoke at a house in Ryelands<br />

Drive on March 30.<br />

An electrician confirmed the<br />

smoke was from the unit, which<br />

transferred excess heat from one<br />

room to another. The resident<br />

posted to social media about the<br />

smoke, saying they did not know<br />

where it was coming from.<br />

“I am pleased I was working at<br />

home, was there to act quick, and<br />

feel so lucky it did not happen<br />

while we were asleep. It could<br />

have been horrific,” she said.<br />

Smoke filled the bedrooms,<br />

where there were no smoke<br />

alarms. She later discovered<br />

the unit was one of four models<br />

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4 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

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• Lockable garaging for four cars<br />

• Self-contained sleep-out<br />

• 5707sqm established section<br />

This beautifully presented home in the highly sought<br />

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Huge Potential, Great Location<br />

If location and future potential are at the top of your<br />

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giving you privacy, shelter and a very family friendly<br />

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M 027 555 0777<br />

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Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

JUST FOUR months after it was<br />

constructed, a skate ramp in<br />

Lincoln is being removed due to<br />

noise complaints.<br />

The removal has upset a couple<br />

living nearby, who were shocked<br />

when they saw the ramp being<br />

dismantled last week.<br />

“It frustrates me,” the man said.<br />

“My granddaughter comes and<br />

stays with us in the holidays, she<br />

looks forward to going down<br />

there. There’s hundreds of kids<br />

use it. These kids will miss out<br />

completely,” he said.<br />

“I just feel it’s unfair on the<br />

children, that was extremely<br />

popular,” the woman said.<br />

The couple did not want to be<br />

named as they did not want to<br />

get offside with their neighbours,<br />

some of whom may have been<br />

among those who complained<br />

about noise from the ramp.<br />

The couple had phoned the<br />

district council to find out<br />

why the skate ramp was being<br />

removed, and were told it was<br />

because of noise complaints.<br />

The ramp is in the Rosemerryn<br />

subdivision. It opened in conjunction<br />

with an adjoining pump<br />

track in December.<br />

HAVE YOUR SAY: What do<br />

you think about the skate<br />

ramp being removed?<br />

Email barry@starmedia.<br />

kiwi<br />

The district council confirmed<br />

it had received a “series of noise<br />

complaints.”<br />

Reserves operations manager<br />

Jonathan Crawford said the district<br />

council then met with the<br />

Rosemerryn developer.<br />

“It is unfortunate that, despite<br />

efforts and good will by the developer,<br />

a solution could not be<br />

found,” Crawford said.<br />

Rosemerryn confirmed on its<br />

website it was removing the ramp<br />

due to the noise complaints.<br />

“The concerns were over the<br />

reported loud drumming noise<br />

generated when skaters land on<br />

the skate ramp which has a hollow<br />

core.”<br />

Further investigations had<br />

found the noise could not be adequately<br />

mitigated through core<br />

filling and insulating the ramp.<br />

While it was disappointing<br />

to have to remove the ramp, the<br />

materials would be re-purposed<br />

to benefit other skate youth<br />

facilities in Canterbury.<br />

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

Removal of new skate ramp:<br />

‘Kids will miss out completely’<br />

POPULAR:<br />

Many young<br />

people<br />

enjoyed<br />

using the<br />

skate ramp,<br />

which<br />

opened at<br />

the new<br />

Rosemerryn<br />

pump<br />

track in<br />

December.<br />

NEWS 5<br />

Mayor to<br />

mow lawns<br />

THE DISTRICT council and local<br />

businesses are joining forces to raise<br />

funds for cyclone-hit Gisborne with<br />

a charity auction on May 5.<br />

Mayor Sam Broughton<br />

mowing your lawn will be up for<br />

auction, plus horse-trekking and<br />

luxury accommodation stays at<br />

Lake Coleridge, a free business<br />

promotional photoshoot, a flight<br />

with the Canterbury Gliding Club,<br />

and many other cool experiences<br />

and items.<br />

The fundraiser will be part of a<br />

cocktail evening at Rossendale Winery,<br />

with the proceeds going to the<br />

Gisborne Mayoral Relief Fund.<br />

Broughton said it has been fantastic<br />

to see the way <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses<br />

are getting behind the event.<br />

“We’re looking forward to a really<br />

fun night and raising money for a<br />

great cause. As a community we<br />

know first-hand what a huge boost<br />

it is to have others supporting us<br />

in the long-haul recovery from this<br />

disaster.”<br />

Other fundraisers as part of the<br />

Local Government New Zealand<br />

Adopt-a-Community programme<br />

have included a donation drive at<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Sounds, a fire brigade truck<br />

pull, and <strong>Selwyn</strong> schools pairing up<br />

with their counterparts in Gisborne.<br />

• Tickets for the Giving for<br />

Gisborne Charity Auction are<br />

available at: www.<strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

govt.nz/GivingforGisborne<br />

Over 10 Years in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Ruby Jones<br />

Kieran Heenan<br />

Anita Molloy-Roberts<br />

W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz<br />

T: (03) 374 2547<br />

E: rec@meareswilliams.co.nz<br />

Hillview Christian School<br />

Yr 1–10<br />

Open Days: 9 & 11 May<br />

p: 332 6923<br />

e: office@hillview.school.nz<br />

w: www.hillview.school.nz<br />

Middleton Grange School<br />

Yr 1–13<br />

Open Days: 16 & 18 May<br />

p: 348 9826<br />

e: office@middleton.school.nz<br />

w: www.middleton.school.nz<br />

Emmanuel Christian School<br />

Yr 1–10<br />

Open days: Viewing by appointment<br />

p: 359 3595<br />

e: office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz<br />

w: www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz<br />

LINCOLN OFFICE<br />

43 Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />

Aidanfield Christian School<br />

Yr 1–10<br />

Open days: Viewing by appointment<br />

p: 338 8153<br />

e: enrol@aidanfield.school.nz<br />

w: www.aidanfield.school.nz<br />

Yr 1–8<br />

Open days: Viewing by appointment<br />

p: 550 2653<br />

e: office@rcs.school.nz<br />

w: www.rollestonchristian.school.nz<br />

Rangiora New Life School<br />

Yr 1–13<br />

Open day: 24 May<br />

p: 313 6332<br />

e: admin@rnls.school.nz<br />

w: www.rnls.school.nz<br />

Offices also located at:<br />

80A Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />

225 Papanui Road, Christchurch<br />

A network of non<br />

denominational Christian<br />

Schools offering<br />

Co-educational and State<br />

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• Strong partnership and shared vision<br />

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• Qualified and experienced teachers who are<br />

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• New Zealand Curriculum delivered on a<br />

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• Pathways for Preference pupils from<br />

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Rolleston to Middleton Grange School at<br />

Senior College level


6 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

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Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

NEWS 7<br />

Job security on burns victim’s mind<br />

• From page 1<br />

He also can not return to his<br />

job as a printer in Christchurch.<br />

“It’s a bit disappointing,<br />

because you really want to get<br />

this over with and get on with<br />

your life,” Burney said.<br />

“I would have been back to<br />

work about now, but because of<br />

that delay it’s going to be August<br />

or something like that.”<br />

Burney said the longer he<br />

stayed away from his job, the<br />

more he feared his employer<br />

would not be able to hold the<br />

position open for him.<br />

He had worked there for more<br />

than 30 years, and wanted to<br />

stay in order to retain financial<br />

security for himself and wife<br />

Amanda leading into retirement.<br />

“If I don’t go back to work,<br />

it would impact our future, it<br />

would not be as secure,” Burney<br />

said.<br />

“I have no intention of retiring,<br />

I have always been active and<br />

work is a big part of my life.”<br />

Burney said when told his<br />

surgery was being delayed, there<br />

had been no specific reason<br />

given. He and wife Amanda<br />

suspected it was due to hospital<br />

workforce shortages, as had been<br />

reported in the media.<br />

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha<br />

confirmed theatre capacity in<br />

Canterbury is reduced to match<br />

OFF WORK: As life slowly returns to normal for Kevin Burney, with wife Amanda, surgery<br />

essential to his recovery has been delayed. Inset – in Middlemore Hospital’s intensive<br />

care unit last year.<br />

the anaesthetic technician workforce,<br />

with initiatives to solve<br />

this not expected until the end of<br />

this month.<br />

A spokesperson would not<br />

comment on Burney’s case specifically,<br />

but said surgical teams<br />

were delivering 70-75 per cent<br />

of normal planned care targets,<br />

with a 50 per cent reduction in<br />

some specialities.<br />

“Surgeons in Christchurch<br />

are having to prioritise patients<br />

waiting for surgery every day,<br />

with only the most urgent cases<br />

going ahead and some patients<br />

have had to be deferred at short<br />

notice,” the spokesperson said.<br />

Burney suffered burns to<br />

70 per cent of his body when<br />

a metal drum he was using<br />

a grinder on in his driveway<br />

exploded in flames on <strong>April</strong><br />

2, last year. He was rushed<br />

to Christchurch in a critical<br />

condition, and airlifted to<br />

Middlemore Hospital in<br />

Auckland.<br />

The first four weeks were in intensive<br />

care, where doctors said<br />

they had not seen burns as severe<br />

since those they treated from the<br />

deadly White Island eruption.<br />

They did not know whether<br />

Burney would survive as he<br />

battled for his life. One of his<br />

lungs collapsed, he suffered an<br />

infection and his heart stopped<br />

during surgery.<br />

Burney’s family were overjoyed<br />

when he made enough progress<br />

to be taken out of intensive care,<br />

moving to the hospital’s specialist<br />

burns unit on <strong>April</strong> 30.<br />

He spent eight weeks in the<br />

burns unit, undergoing several<br />

skin graft surgeries. The surgeries<br />

were nine-hour marathons<br />

involving three surgeons, where<br />

skin was taken from unburned<br />

areas of his tummy and buttocks,<br />

to be grafted onto the<br />

burned areas of his torso, arms,<br />

hands, and the front and back of<br />

his thighs.<br />

When he returned home, he<br />

had to wear a compression suit,<br />

and dressings covered his back,<br />

chest and arms. Now his skin<br />

has mostly healed, with just two<br />

dressings remaining on his upper<br />

arms.<br />

Burney said he and Amanda<br />

were enjoying life, having taken<br />

a family trip to Australia in November<br />

and a couple of weekend<br />

vacations in their caravan. He<br />

had also got back into his passion<br />

of running, having done<br />

some “light jogging” near his<br />

home.<br />

Overall he and Amanda felt<br />

positive about his recovery,<br />

which was being aided by district<br />

nurse visits three times a week to<br />

reapply dressings, and a<br />

physiotherapist visiting twice a<br />

week.<br />

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8<br />

NEWS<br />

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

Tragic call sticks in firefighter’s mind<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

CHRISTMAS EVE 1998, a car<br />

is hit by a train fatally injuring<br />

the sole occupant. Tucked in the<br />

back seat was a teddy bear.<br />

That call-out has always stuck<br />

with Nigel Lilley who marked<br />

25 years as a volunteer with the<br />

Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade.<br />

“Some of the most memorable<br />

(call-outs) can’t be gone into in<br />

detail,” Lilley said.<br />

“There are scenes that people<br />

should never have to see, scenes<br />

which cannot be unseen.<br />

“One of my first few calls was<br />

to a car that had been hit by a<br />

train. It was Christmas Eve. The<br />

sole occupant male of the car that<br />

was fatally injured had a massive<br />

teddy bear on the back seat.<br />

“That one never leaves my<br />

mind.”<br />

Ever since he was young,<br />

Lilley has wanted to be a<br />

firefighter. That wish was<br />

realised in 1998, when he signed<br />

up for the Rolleston brigade at<br />

age 20.<br />

In 2010, he was promoted to<br />

chief fire officer, a role he stayed<br />

in for 10 years until he passed on<br />

the reins in 2019.<br />

Away from the fire truck,<br />

Lilley has also served on the<br />

Mid Canterbury Fire Brigades<br />

Sub Association and Canterbury<br />

Provincial Fire Brigades<br />

Association, including a term<br />

SERVICE: Nigel Lilley speaks at an event to mark 25 years<br />

as a volunteer firefighter. Right – Knights Rd residents were<br />

evacuated as seven fire trucks and four helicopters battled<br />

a large blaze in 2017. Bottom right – Lilley helped fight the<br />

Port Hills fire.<br />

as president on both. He was<br />

also on the United Fire Brigades<br />

Association of NZ board and<br />

was deputy chair for a couple of<br />

years.<br />

Lilley works at Fire and<br />

Emergency New Zealand in an<br />

information, communications<br />

and technology role.<br />

Lilley has attended some big<br />

fires across Canterbury over<br />

the past 25 years, including the<br />

Orana Park fire in 2003, Port<br />

Hills blaze in February 2017, and<br />

Knights Rd fire near Rolleston in<br />

2017.<br />

“I worked voluntarily as a<br />

logistics officer in the city for<br />

two-and-a-half-weeks straight<br />

immediately following the<br />

Christchurch earthquake.”<br />

Lilley’s skills have taken him<br />

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the United States in 2014 and to<br />

Australia multiple times.<br />

“There are probably only five or<br />

six fire stations I have never been<br />

inside of the 650 stations that<br />

make up our service.”<br />

Lilley said it was good to be<br />

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10<br />

NEWS<br />

Legal Matters<br />

Inheritance – What’s<br />

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If, however, you intermingle the<br />

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If you were to inherit a motor<br />

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a Contracting Out Agreement<br />

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ROADBLOCK: Perymans Rd residents Vicki Black and John Ryan want the<br />

road sealed but not closed at the intersection with State Highway 75.<br />

PHOTO: SUSAN SANDYS<br />

Battle to tarseal<br />

road could lead<br />

to dead end<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

FOR MORE THAN 10 years John Ryan<br />

has been calling for the final 500m of<br />

Perymans Rd in Tai Tapu to be sealed –<br />

but now a plan to do so could see the road<br />

become a dead end.<br />

The district council is proposing to<br />

seal the remaining gravel section before<br />

July but close the intersection with State<br />

Highway 75 for safety reasons, ending<br />

Perymans Rd where it crosses the Halswell<br />

River.<br />

Ryan uses the road to access his fields<br />

and was among 47 submitters who<br />

provided feedback to the district council<br />

on the closure.<br />

“It is a key access for everyone on<br />

Perymans Rd,” Ryan said.<br />

He believes closing the intersection will<br />

not improve safety.<br />

“The SH75, Lincoln Tai Tapu Rd<br />

intersection is marginal on several fronts<br />

– narrow bridge, poor visibility, wayward<br />

pedestrians, no pedestrian way over the<br />

bridge.”<br />

Ryan said residents in the area have been<br />

calling for the road to be sealed for years<br />

because of the dust which gets kicked up<br />

over summer.<br />

“The road must be sealed for health and<br />

safety purposes for the residents of a good<br />

portion of Tai Tapu township.”<br />

Ryan spoke to district councillors about<br />

HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you<br />

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Email your views in 200 words or<br />

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the ongoing issue at Annual Plan public<br />

meetings in 2013, 2015 and 2022. The<br />

district council and Waka Kotahi New<br />

Zealand Transport Agency sought to close<br />

the intersection in 2003 and 2013.<br />

Ryan got an engineering report done<br />

in 2013, which concluded closing the<br />

intersection would not resolve the safety<br />

concerns.<br />

Perymans Rd currently has an 80km/h<br />

speed limit, but Ryan said he would be<br />

happy to see it lowered or speed bumps<br />

added to slow traffic if the intersection was<br />

to remain open.<br />

The district council said if the<br />

intersection remained open, the road<br />

would need to be widened and the<br />

intersection redesigned to ensure it was<br />

safe. This would come with a significant<br />

increase in costs and time to design and<br />

complete the work.<br />

The district council has put $330,000<br />

aside to complete the project, but an exact<br />

price may be decided when the transport<br />

committee meets on May 10 to consider<br />

the various options including potential<br />

costs and road layouts.<br />

ENTRY:<br />

The district<br />

council<br />

may<br />

close the<br />

Perrymans<br />

Rd/SH75<br />

intersection<br />

for safety<br />

reasons.


Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

NEWS 11<br />

COSTS: The Darfield sewer trunk project ran over budget by $3.40 million.<br />

PHOTO: SDC<br />

Councillor raises<br />

concerns about<br />

budget blowouts<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

CONCERNS HAVE been raised about<br />

the budget forecasting of district council<br />

projects not being accurate enough, after a<br />

number of cost overruns.<br />

Councillor Grant Miller raised<br />

the issue in the finance and performance<br />

committee meeting last<br />

week.<br />

“We are seeing continual budget<br />

overruns and forecasting not<br />

just being marginally out but<br />

substantially out,” Miller said.<br />

“It raises real concerns for us as<br />

governors around our budgeting<br />

processes, we’re sending out a 5.9<br />

per cent rates increase based on the<br />

forecast we are doing here and history<br />

is telling us that our forecasting<br />

is not good.”<br />

Miller referenced the Darfield<br />

trunk sewer project, which saw a<br />

sewer line built from Darfield to<br />

Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant,<br />

and pump stations at Kirwee and<br />

Darfield. The current financial forecast<br />

estimates the total project costs will exceed<br />

the approved budget by $3.40 million with<br />

a current estimate of $22.36 million.<br />

His second example was the Kakaha<br />

Park (Prebbleton) car park development,<br />

with $420,000 in roading adjustments not<br />

originally within scope.<br />

“It’s a damning indictment on our<br />

business practice here, any other business<br />

wouldn’t get away with that lack of project<br />

management. This is a disaster, you can’t<br />

dress it up any other way,” Miller said.<br />

District council group manager, enabling<br />

services, Kelvin Manson, came to<br />

the defence of the budgeting processes.<br />

He said as projects progress exact costs<br />

become clearer with the preparation of<br />

project budgets requiring staff to make<br />

assumptions and estimates.<br />

“The current economic conditions with<br />

higher levels of inflation, tight labour<br />

market, and constrained supply chains<br />

Grant Miller<br />

Kelvin<br />

Manson<br />

has meant there have been challenges to<br />

the accuracy of project forecasts,” Manson<br />

said.<br />

Miller said projects that overrun need to<br />

be closely scrutinised.<br />

“We employ professional roading engineers<br />

and design agents to get these<br />

right so again . . . (it) is going back<br />

to these people and saying actually<br />

where did you get this wrong.<br />

“I like to think that we should<br />

spend every dollar like it’s our own.”<br />

Manson said at the end of any<br />

major project there is a review<br />

that focuses on all aspects of the<br />

project, including financial performance,<br />

from which learning is<br />

derived.<br />

Mayor Sam Broughton defended<br />

district council staff, saying responsibility<br />

was on councillors as well as<br />

staff.<br />

“The decision around the Darfield<br />

sewage line was a decision we made<br />

as councillors against staff recommendation,<br />

because of a philosophical<br />

position we took because we wanted<br />

a better outcome for our community,”<br />

Broughton said.<br />

“The culture we have as governors set<br />

the tone for the rest of the council staff so<br />

compressed timelines and new projects<br />

jumping in priority adds the emphasis that<br />

the most important thing is to get on with<br />

it.”<br />

The district council is also looking at<br />

providing more accurate reporting of<br />

professional fees, a group of costs<br />

often outsourced. The fees in this<br />

category include engineering, quantity<br />

surveying, legal, planning, and project<br />

management.<br />

“The council is refining its project<br />

reporting to create greater transparency<br />

and enhanced focus on cost and value<br />

management. The approach to reporting<br />

is evolving with further changes planned<br />

that will enhance the council’s project<br />

controls,” Manson said.


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Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

NEWS 13<br />

Mother’s heartbreak: ‘Did his<br />

life mean nothing to you?’<br />

• By Emily Moorhouse<br />

A WOMAN who was on<br />

methamphetamine when she<br />

caused a crash that killed her<br />

fiancé has continued to re-offend<br />

following her sentence of home<br />

detention.<br />

Now the dead man’s mother<br />

has asked her former daughterin-law<br />

if her son’s life meant<br />

nothing to her.<br />

Shizelle Harland was behind<br />

the wheel with meth in her<br />

system when she drifted on to<br />

the wrong side of the road, just<br />

south of Dunsandel. She collided<br />

head-on with a van, killing her<br />

fiancé Joshua Ryder.<br />

On Friday, March 31, Harland<br />

appeared in the district court,<br />

where she was re-sentenced for<br />

the fatal 2021 collision. She was<br />

also sentenced on new charges.<br />

In an emotional victim impact<br />

statement, Ryder’s mother<br />

told the court losing a child<br />

is the worst pain she has ever<br />

experienced.<br />

“I still experience the pain of<br />

losing Josh every single day<br />

. . . how do you get over losing a<br />

child?”<br />

She expressed disappointment<br />

and concern that Harland<br />

continued to breach home<br />

detention, the sentence she<br />

received for the crash that killed<br />

Ryder.<br />

“Did his life mean nothing to<br />

you?” Ryder’s mother thought<br />

about her son every day and said<br />

the realisation he was dead hit<br />

her like a “punch in the tummy.”<br />

She said home detention was a<br />

“small price to pay for a life.”<br />

On July 7, 2021, Ryder was<br />

driving home from hospital after<br />

visiting a friend in Christchurch.<br />

Harland and another passenger<br />

were in the car.<br />

Harland asked Ryder to pull<br />

over so she could drive because<br />

he was tired and swerving over<br />

the road. She overtook a car<br />

at excessive speed, south of<br />

Dunsandel. Shortly afterwards,<br />

she drifted onto the wrong side<br />

of the road and collided head-on<br />

with a van.<br />

Both Ryder and the other<br />

passenger weren’t wearing seat<br />

belts.<br />

Ryder died at the scene, while<br />

the other passenger, who suffered<br />

broken ribs, a broken wrist, a<br />

cracked pelvis, an air bubble in<br />

his lung and extensive bruising<br />

to his lower body, was taken to<br />

Christchurch Hospital.<br />

Harland was also taken to the<br />

hospital and subsequent tests<br />

showed she had meth in her<br />

system. She was also diagnosed<br />

with a moderate brain injury.<br />

She was charged with<br />

aggravated careless driving<br />

causing death and injury<br />

and was sentenced to home<br />

detention. But it wasn’t long<br />

before she breached it.<br />

The summary of facts stated<br />

in May last year, Harland stole a<br />

caravan from a property.<br />

In August, she stole an axe and<br />

kindling from a shed at a private<br />

dwelling, and then in November<br />

police searched her home and<br />

found an air rifle, 61.29 grams<br />

of cannabis, a used meth pipe, a<br />

PRISON TIME: Shizelle Harland was the driver involved in<br />

a collision that killed her fiancé Joshua Ryder.<br />

modified bong and a cannabis<br />

grinder. Police also found 0.41g<br />

of cocaine and a stolen electric<br />

bike valued at $4399.<br />

The Crown said imprisonment<br />

was the only appropriate<br />

outcome, given Harland had<br />

continued to breach her previous<br />

sentence of home detention to<br />

re-offend.<br />

Harland’s lawyer Matthew<br />

Bonniface said time spent in<br />

custody was a much-needed<br />

“reality check” for<br />

his client, who was<br />

genuinely remorseful<br />

for her actions.<br />

“The person I speak<br />

to over the phone now<br />

in prison is entirely<br />

different to the one I<br />

met a few months ago.”<br />

He said the<br />

address at which<br />

Harland was serving<br />

her home detention<br />

sentence had set her<br />

up for failure, leading to her reoffending<br />

as she “fell victim” to<br />

pre-exposed struggles with drug<br />

addiction.<br />

Bonniface said following the<br />

death of Ryder, Harland did<br />

well for a while but then gave<br />

up on herself. He said she now<br />

understood compliance with<br />

her sentence was a necessity and<br />

she was willing to participate in<br />

rehabilitation.<br />

Judge Brian Callaghan said<br />

while Harland seemed to be on<br />

a road to recovery, imposing<br />

another sentence of home<br />

detention would not be<br />

responsible.<br />

“I accept that custody<br />

hasn’t been an easy<br />

task for you, but it’s not<br />

supposed to be,” he told<br />

her.<br />

He sentenced Harland<br />

to 14 months in prison<br />

for the new charges<br />

Matthew and seven months for<br />

Bonniface the driving charges<br />

resulting in Ryder’s death.<br />

Callaghan imposed an end<br />

sentence of 21 months in prison.<br />

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PROUD: Springston South<br />

Soldiers’ Memorial Hall<br />

centenary committee<br />

members Grant Gillatt (left,<br />

obscured), Marty McLeod,<br />

Lynette Harris, Sue Hayes,<br />

chair Ewart Harris, Arnie<br />

Hayes, Tony Ryan and Murray<br />

Collins.<br />

Inset – This brass plaque<br />

remains at the hall today<br />

after being unveiled in 1921.<br />

‘Fine hall’ in honour of soldiers turns 100<br />

• By Susan Sandys<br />

THE SPRINGSTON South<br />

Soldiers’ Memorial Hall remains<br />

the pride of its community more<br />

than 100 years after opening.<br />

Members of its committee are<br />

preparing to commemorate the<br />

hall’s centenary over the weekend,<br />

ahead of Anzac Day later<br />

this month.<br />

Chair Mike Glover said former<br />

and current residents were looking<br />

forward to marking the important<br />

milestone, for a building<br />

that had a long history of being a<br />

hub in the area.<br />

“Being a soldiers’ memorial<br />

hall, a strong aspect of the celebrations<br />

will be in honouring<br />

the local people who served in<br />

the world wars,” Glover said.<br />

The hall opened in 1921, but<br />

the centenary is being held this<br />

year after plans for 2021, then<br />

2022, were derailed by Covid-19.<br />

Old newspaper articles accessed<br />

via Papers Past reveal there was “a<br />

very large gathering of residents<br />

and visitors” at the opening of the<br />

hall on <strong>April</strong> 21, 1921.<br />

A Press reporter said the<br />

ceremony was performed by Mr<br />

R A Chaffey, who “congratulated<br />

the people of the district on<br />

putting up such a fine hall to the<br />

memory of those who had fought<br />

for their country, and urged<br />

that they should see to it that<br />

any returned maimed soldier or<br />

any in ill-health should want for<br />

nothing.”<br />

The Ellesmere Guardian reported<br />

on one of the first events<br />

at the hall, a special service<br />

in memory of three former<br />

Springston South School pupils<br />

who sacrificed their lives in<br />

World War 1.<br />

Mr H Holland of Christchurch<br />

attended to unveil a brass tablet,<br />

in honour of Robert Chapman,<br />

Thomas Hutchison and James<br />

Page. He extended his sympathies<br />

to the parents present, and<br />

gave a “stirring address,” said the<br />

correspondent.<br />

“He stated that he knew what<br />

it was to have lost a boy, he having<br />

lost one in the great fight for<br />

freedom, and therefore he could<br />

tenderly sympathise with the<br />

parents of the fallen ones.”<br />

Later that same month, in<br />

May, it was a happier occasion<br />

when the bachelors of Springston<br />

South staged their annual ball.<br />

“The floor was taxed to its utmost,<br />

and dancing was indulged<br />

in until the early hours of the<br />

morning to the excellent music<br />

of Mr H Terry,” reported the<br />

Ellesmere Guardian.<br />

Later that year, a correspondent<br />

for the newspaper was impressed<br />

that, “with the exception<br />

of a few pounds,” the hall was<br />

free from debt.<br />

“When it is remembered that<br />

Springston South is but a small<br />

district, and that their hall cost<br />

<strong>12</strong>00 pounds, this achievement reflects<br />

great credit on the residents<br />

and shows they must have worked<br />

well together and put plenty of<br />

enthusiasm into the undertaking,”<br />

the correspondent said.<br />

Centennial celebrations will<br />

begin with a meet and greet on<br />

<strong>April</strong> 21 at 7pm. This will be<br />

followed by dance and supper on<br />

the evening of <strong>April</strong> 22, where<br />

local five-piece dance band Algal<br />

Bloom will play music from<br />

the last 100 years. The official<br />

centenial commemoration<br />

will be <strong>April</strong> 23 at 1pm with a<br />

dedication to fallen and returned<br />

soldiers and flag raising, followed<br />

by an opportunity to view<br />

historical displays.<br />

• Anyone wanting<br />

to attend events at<br />

the Springston South<br />

Soldiers’ Memorial Hall<br />

centenary weekend <strong>April</strong><br />

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Harris 347-6626.<br />

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New Harcourts opens in Prebbleton<br />

HERE TO HELP: Co-owner Penny Lovell opens the doors to the new Harcourts Four Seasons Prebbleton.<br />

ANYBODY PASSING through<br />

Prebbleton can see developments<br />

happening in the real estate<br />

market.<br />

‘Happy to be here!’ says<br />

the sign in the window of the<br />

new Harcourts Four Seasons<br />

Prebbleton.<br />

Co-owner James Twiss<br />

confirms the office will open this<br />

week, following Easter.<br />

The office has a prominent,<br />

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Springs Rd, to the right of the<br />

bakery.<br />

Twiss expects plenty of foot<br />

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With a bakery next door, it’s a<br />

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Says Twiss: “Clients can expect<br />

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The well-known local Ransley<br />

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Businesses and community come<br />

together to give for Gisborne<br />

Get your glow on with an exclusive VIP experience at the Hororātā Glow<br />

Festival, relax at Terrace Downs, or watch Mayor Sam Broughton mow your<br />

lawns while helping the people of Tairawhiti Gisborne with the recovery from<br />

Cyclone Gabrielle.<br />

Anzac Day services<br />

Anzac Day commemoration services will be held at the following locations on<br />

Tuesday 25 <strong>April</strong>l to remember the sacrifices of our servicemen and women.<br />

Services are organised by local Returned and Services Associations or<br />

community groups.<br />

Burnham<br />

Darfield<br />

Dunsandel<br />

Glentunnel<br />

Hororātā<br />

Kowai<br />

Leeston<br />

Lincoln<br />

Mead<br />

6am Dawn Parade, Army Camp gates<br />

Service and wreath laying ceremony<br />

8.45am District War Memorial<br />

Wreath laying ceremony followed by service at Trinity Church<br />

8.30am District War Memorial<br />

corner Leeston-Dunsandel Road & Railway Road<br />

Wreath laying ceremony<br />

9.30am Meet outside Glentunnel School<br />

followed by service at the Glentunnel Community Centre carpark<br />

11am Hororātā Monument<br />

Wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial<br />

Service follows on from conclusion of Springfield’s ceremony<br />

10.30am Leeston Rugby Club Pavilion<br />

Service followed by parade to cenotaph and<br />

wreath laying ceremony<br />

2pm Lincoln Events Centre<br />

Service followed by wreath laying ceremony<br />

9am Mead Hall Memorial gates<br />

Wreath laying ceremony<br />

The <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council and Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses have joined<br />

forces to raise funds for the cyclone hit region with a charity auction on<br />

Friday, 5 May.<br />

The fundraiser will be part of a cocktail evening at Rossendale Winery with<br />

donated items up for auction and the proceeds going to the Gisborne Mayoral<br />

Relief Fund. This evening provides a fantastic opportunity to network with<br />

other <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses while supporting a great cause.<br />

From horse-trekking and luxury accommodation stays at Lake Coleridge, to a<br />

free business promotional photoshoot or taking to the sky with the Canterbury<br />

Gliding Club, there will be a range of unique products and experiences on offer<br />

for bidders.<br />

Tairawhiti/Gisborne District Mayor Rehette Stoltz will share a video message,<br />

updating guests on the flood recovery work, alongside Mayor Sam Broughton.<br />

“It’s been fantastic to see the way <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses are getting in behind<br />

this event, with more signing up as we go. We’re looking forward to a really fun<br />

night and raising money for a great cause. As a community we know first-hand<br />

what a huge boost it is to have others supporting us in the long-haul recovery<br />

from this disaster. Now it’s our turn and it’s good to see how generous and<br />

creative <strong>Selwyn</strong> people have been in giving back and helping others,” Mayor<br />

Sam says.<br />

The auction event is the latest in a series of fundraisers throughout the<br />

community to support the Tairawhiti Gisborne District, after <strong>Selwyn</strong> ‘adopted’<br />

the community through the Local Government New Zealand<br />

Adopt-a-Community programme, partnering communities to support<br />

areas hardest hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.<br />

Tairawhiti Gisborne experienced heavy damage from the cyclone, with a long<br />

journey ahead to restore roads, bridges, power, and water infrastructure and to<br />

help displaced residents back into their homes.<br />

Other fundraisers have included a donation drive at <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sounds, a fire<br />

brigade truck pull, and <strong>Selwyn</strong> schools pairing up with their counterparts<br />

in Gisborne.<br />

Tickets for the Giving for Gisborne Charity Auction are available at:<br />

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

Prebbleton<br />

Rolleston<br />

9am District War Memorial<br />

Wreath laying ceremony<br />

11am Service and wreath laying at Clocktower Reserve<br />

corner of Tennyson Street & Rolleston Drive<br />

Giving for Gisborne<br />

Cocktail Charity Auction<br />

Friday 5 May, Rossendale Winery<br />

Sheffield-<br />

Waddington<br />

8am Sheffield Cenotaph<br />

Service followed by wreath laying ceremony<br />

Aroha ki te Tairāwhiti<br />

Springfield<br />

Springston<br />

Tai Tapu<br />

West Melton<br />

11am Tawera Memorial Hall<br />

Service followed by wreath laying ceremony at<br />

District War Memorial<br />

10.30am Springston Hall<br />

Service at Hall followed by wreath laying ceremony at<br />

District War Memorial<br />

8.45am Meet at Tai Tapu School<br />

Raise flag, march to Cenotaph<br />

9am Service and wreath laying then march back to school<br />

10am West Melton War Memorial in School grounds<br />

Service followed by wreath laying ceremony<br />

Help keep our drains flowing<br />

With autumn here and wind and rain on the<br />

way, drains can quickly become blocked with<br />

leaves. You can help avoid flooding around<br />

your property and street by removing any<br />

leaves that are clogging drains. Council<br />

contractors do regularly clear drains, but<br />

leaves can quickly build up especially in<br />

windy conditions at autumn time. So build<br />

a leaf pile for the children, make mulch for<br />

the garden or just enjoy some time out in the<br />

fresh air helping out your street.<br />

Community Recycling Days return<br />

It’s time to clear up the backyard, shed and garage ready for winter —<br />

community recycling and bulk waste drop-off days are returing to Ellesmere<br />

and Malvern.<br />

People will be able to drop off garden waste and items such as scrap metal,<br />

tyres, child car seats, e-waste, cardboard and some bulk waste.<br />

The first drop-off day will be at Cemetery Pit on Southbridge Leeston Road<br />

from 10am–4pm on Sunday 16 <strong>April</strong>. A second drop-off will be happening at<br />

Hawkins Pit, Darfield from 10am–4pm on Sunday 30 <strong>April</strong>. Eftpos will not be<br />

available at the events, so ensure you have cash on hand.<br />

Scrap metal such as bicycles, BBQs, small appliances, whiteware, pots and<br />

pans will be free to drop off, but charges will apply for green waste, tyres, car<br />

seats, televisions, computer monitors, and bulky waste that is too big to fit in<br />

the kerbside wheelie bins.<br />

Disposing of other e-waste and cardboard will be free of charge.<br />

The following items cannot be accepted: Gas bottles; items containing oil<br />

or fuel; flax, cabbage tree leaves or branches more than 10cm in diameter;<br />

dirty tyres; hazardous, smelly or wet waste; and rubbish that can’t be easily<br />

transferred to a skip without making a mess.<br />

The drop-off days are for household quantities of materials, and you’ll need to<br />

be able to unload your own recycling and waste.<br />

A donation to a local not-for-profit organisation will be made for their help<br />

running the events. For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/recyclingday.<br />

Council Call<br />

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />

TE ARA ĀTEA<br />

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston<br />

Ph 347 2880<br />

DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

1 South Terrace, Darfield<br />

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780<br />

CC<strong>12</strong>0423


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What’s on <strong>April</strong> school holidays?<br />

There’s no chance of being bored for the remainder of these school holidays with lots of fun<br />

activities available.<br />

Kids in Hororātā and Sheffield will be able to bust a move on 14 and 21 <strong>April</strong>, respectively, at the<br />

Term Break Discos. Kicking off at 6pm both nights, the discos will have lights, games and plenty<br />

of refreshments.<br />

For those wanting to make a splash, the Easter Holiday Pool Party will be kicking off at <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Aquatic Centre on 15 <strong>April</strong> from 6–8pm. Water rollers, inflatables and a bombing platform will be<br />

set up, plus a Noxen hoodie towel will be up for grabs.<br />

Head there after The Big Messy Science Show at the Rolleston Community Centre, where kids will<br />

be treated to gross goop, splashes and bangs from Fun Science with Amando.<br />

If swords and chivalry are more your thing, the Family Medieval Day at Te Ara Ātea will be an event<br />

not to miss. The Barony of the Southron Gaard will be visiting from 11.30am-2.30pm on 15 <strong>April</strong>,<br />

where you’ll have the chance to try on armour and watch heavy fighting demonstrations.<br />

Or give miming a go at the Leeston and Darfield Libraries on 19 and 20 <strong>April</strong>, respectively with<br />

internationally award-winning clown, Fraser Hooper. The free workshops will have everyone telling<br />

stories without words and moving invisible objects.<br />

Fraser will also be showcasing his Funny Business Performance at Te Ara Ātea on Friday 21 <strong>April</strong>,<br />

complete with a stunt duck, human fish, eccentric dance moves, and the silliest boxing match you’ll<br />

ever see.<br />

To learn more or book into these and many more holiday activities, head to selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />

or selwynlibraries.co.nz/events to learn more and book in (if required).<br />

Notices<br />

COUNCIL ANZAC DAY CLOSURES<br />

The Council’s Rolleston Offices and all <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries will be closed on Tuesday 25 <strong>April</strong>.<br />

The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre will be open 1–8pm. All other Council facilities will be close except for<br />

existing bookings for Anzac Day events.<br />

Rubbish collections scheduled for Tuesday 25 <strong>April</strong> will move to the prior Saturday 22 <strong>April</strong>.<br />

The Pines Resource Recovery Centre will be open normal hours.<br />

ROAD CLOSURES ANZAC DAY<br />

The following road closures are in place on Tuesday 25 <strong>April</strong> for Anzac Day services and parades:<br />

Burnham – Aylesbury Road between Godley Road and Burdons Road, 5.15–8.15am<br />

Leeston – High Street between Leeston Lake Road and Messines Street, 10.30am–<strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

Rolleston – from the eastern intersection with Othello Drive to 60 metres east of Tennyson Street<br />

Intersection. Tennyson Street from the northern intersection with Rolleston Drive to 5 metres south<br />

of the Millennium Clock Tower Reserve, from 10:30am to <strong>12</strong>:15pm<br />

Dunsandel – Leeston Dunsandel Road from Irvines Road to Tramway Road and Tramway Road from<br />

Leeston Dunsandel Road to Browns Road, 7.45–9.45am<br />

Prebbleton – Springs Road from Tosswill Road to Birchs Road, 8.45–9.30am<br />

Tai Tapu – Old Tai Tapu Road from Christchurch Akaroa Road to Forbes Road, 8.50–9.30am<br />

Meetings<br />

Public Forums: Council and Malvern Community Board meetings are open to the public. Time is<br />

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

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

meeting, by emailing meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz.<br />

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Waihora Zone Committee<br />

Monday 17 <strong>April</strong> 4pm–6pm Tai Tapu Community Centre<br />

Council Meeting*<br />

Wednesday 19 <strong>April</strong> 1pm Council Rolleston offices<br />

Malvern Community Board<br />

Monday 24 <strong>April</strong> 4.30pm Sheffield Hall<br />

* Livestreamed on the Council website and YouTube channel<br />

On the roads<br />

COMMUNITY MEETING<br />

Sheffield-Waddington<br />

Township Committee<br />

Thursday 20 <strong>April</strong> 7.30pm Sheffield Hall<br />

Wyles Road is closed between Halkett Road and SH73 for repairs. Zig Zag Road will<br />

be closed on Sunday 23 <strong>April</strong> 8am–5pm from 700m northeast of SH 77 until 2.4km<br />

from Coleridge Road for a motorsport event.<br />

Resurfacing and upgrades are being done on Waimakariri Gorge<br />

Bridge 8pm–5am 11–14 <strong>April</strong>, expect up to two hour delays. The bridge will be<br />

fully open during the day.<br />

A priority give way is in place for repairs on Old South Road between Hororata<br />

Dunsandel Road and Wrights Road and traffic lights or stop go controls are in<br />

place for maintenance on Bealey Road from Substation Road to Corys Road;<br />

Blakes Road from Elmwood Drive to Shands Road; and Whitecliffs Road from SH77 to Cass Street.<br />

Please take care around work sites and follow site signage. Follow the QR code with this story for a<br />

map of these works, or view our road closures map at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures.<br />

Event Guide<br />

Thursday 13 <strong>April</strong><br />

Teddy’s Bear’s Picnic Storytime<br />

Lincoln Library, 9.30–10am<br />

Bring your favourite teddy along to our special bears’<br />

picnic. There will be stories, songs and activities for<br />

teddies and children alike. Suitable for kids ages 2-5<br />

years. Free, bookings not required. Learn more at<br />

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.<br />

Thursday 13 and Tuesday 18 <strong>April</strong><br />

Let’s Make Crackers<br />

Darfield Recreation Centre and Glentunnel<br />

Community Centre, 7–8pm<br />

Make some simple, healthy and delicious crackers<br />

— a great snack by themselves or with dip. $3 each.<br />

Book now at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

Friday 14 <strong>April</strong><br />

Term Break Disco<br />

Hororātā Hall, 6pm<br />

Let your children release their energy on the<br />

dance floor! There will be disco lights, games and<br />

refreshments available. $3 per person.<br />

Book now at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

Saturday 15 <strong>April</strong><br />

The Big Messy Science Show<br />

Rolleston Community Centre, 10.30am–1.15pm<br />

Get messy these school holidays with another<br />

spectacular science show featuring Fun Science with<br />

Amadeo. There will be gross goop, serious splashes<br />

and inevitable big bangs! $3 per person.<br />

Book now at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

Saturday 15 <strong>April</strong><br />

Easter Holiday Pool Party<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre, 6–8pm<br />

Join us for a fun Easter-themed school holiday pool<br />

party! All the fun activities will be out — inflatables,<br />

bombing platform, water rollers and more. Plus, be in<br />

to win a Noxen hoodie towel.<br />

For children aged 10–17 years. $5 per person.<br />

Book now at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

Saturday 15 <strong>April</strong><br />

Family Medieval Day<br />

Te Ara Ātea, 11.30am–2.30pm<br />

Experience medieval life with the Barony of the<br />

Southron Gaard, a branch of the Society for Creative<br />

Anachronism! Enjoy demonstrations of dancing,<br />

rapier and heavy fighting. Have a go at creating your<br />

own chainmail, try on some armour and check out<br />

the full range of arts and sciences on display. Let<br />

chivalry and courtesy reign, huzzah! Suitable for all<br />

ages. Free, bookings not required. Learn more at<br />

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.<br />

FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT<br />

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS<br />

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />

Ph 347 2871<br />

LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />

Ph 347 2876<br />

0800 SELWYN<br />

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ<br />

SELWYNDISTRICTCOUNCIL


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24<br />

SPORT<br />

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

The footballing<br />

lifestyle – and<br />

a taste for coffee<br />

BIG FUTURE: Zoe McMeeken’s busy off-season will<br />

include a New Zealand under-20 camp, playing for<br />

the Phoenix Academy and possibly finding a cafe job.<br />

Below – McMeeken gets away from a Canberra United<br />

player in round 4 of the A-League.<br />

• By Jaime Cunningham<br />

FOR ZOE McMeeken, football is<br />

a lifestyle. She lives and breathes<br />

the sport everyday and struggles<br />

to name anything she enjoys<br />

more – except maybe coffee.<br />

“I guess a hobby is drinking<br />

coffee? Everyone knows I like it a<br />

lot, I kind of have a caffeine addiction,”<br />

she said.<br />

The 19-year-old former<br />

Lincoln High student is currently<br />

taking a two-week break from<br />

football following the end of the<br />

Wellington Phoenix’s second<br />

A-League season, which finished<br />

with a 2-2 draw against the<br />

Melbourne Victory a week ago.<br />

McMeeken was the team’s<br />

youngest squad member in their<br />

inaugural season and started in<br />

all but one of their games. She<br />

was one of 13 players to sign on<br />

for a second season with the club.<br />

It was also the first season<br />

the team could play their home<br />

games at Wellington’s Sky<br />

Stadium after the Covid-19<br />

border restrictions prevented<br />

any games being played outside<br />

Australia last season.<br />

“It was so much better. The<br />

support from all the fans and<br />

our families made such a great<br />

atmosphere,” she said.<br />

Although the Phoenix finished<br />

at the bottom of the table for a<br />

second year, McMeeken said<br />

their draw, two wins and some<br />

close losses over the last month<br />

were promising signs going into<br />

their third season.<br />

“Compared to last year,<br />

everyone in the team felt like we<br />

were more competitive,” she said.<br />

One of McMeeken’s highlights<br />

was last month’s 1-0 win over<br />

A-League leaders, Sydney FC on<br />

March 11 – which also happened<br />

to be her birthday.<br />

“We beat Sydney, who are<br />

one of the league’s top teams (in<br />

Sydney), which was pretty cool.<br />

It was such a good birthday,” she<br />

said.<br />

Over the last six months<br />

McMeeken has been based in<br />

Wellington.<br />

“Moving to Wellington was<br />

a big change, but I’m a lot more<br />

used to it now.<br />

“If my parents had a choice<br />

they’d want me back here a lot<br />

more though.”<br />

The young fullback is staying<br />

with her parents’ in Lincoln for<br />

another week before travelling<br />

to Auckland for an under-20<br />

Football Ferns camp. After that,<br />

it’s back to Wellington to play for<br />

the Phoenix Academy until the<br />

A-League re-starts in October.<br />

Between her football duties,<br />

she’s looking forward to watching<br />

the Football Ferns play at home<br />

in the FIFA Women’s World<br />

Cup, which runs from July 20 to<br />

August 20.<br />

She hopes to play for the<br />

Football Ferns one day. “I know<br />

quite a lot of them playing now,<br />

so I will definitely make my way<br />

to the games,” she said.<br />

Although she hasn’t extended<br />

her contract with the Phoenix for<br />

another year yet, McMeeken is<br />

keen to continue playing in the<br />

A-League.<br />

“I’m planning to stay in the<br />

A-League. I love all the coaches<br />

and players at the Phoenix so<br />

we’ll see.<br />

“I just want to become more<br />

of a consistent starter and make<br />

a team over in Europe one<br />

day,” McMeeken, who named<br />

Barcelona’s Lucy Bronze as her<br />

favourite player.<br />

“The Women’s Super League<br />

is growing so much and to see<br />

(50,000 people) at one of the<br />

games recently was just insane.”<br />

She has come a long way<br />

from playing for Halswell and<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> United boys’ teams in her<br />

younger years, which McMeeken<br />

really enjoyed.<br />

“A lot of my coaches<br />

recommended playing with<br />

boys,” she said.<br />

“I really liked playing with<br />

them because they really cared<br />

for me but I quite enjoyed<br />

tackling them too.”<br />

McMeeken is hoping to be<br />

selected for next year’s FIFA<br />

Under-20 World Cup, although<br />

the tournament venue and dates<br />

are still to be confirmed.<br />

In the meantime, McMeeken<br />

will be searching for a job in<br />

Wellington in the off-season<br />

while she plays for the academy<br />

team and finishes studying a<br />

psychology course this semester.<br />

“This year (the contract) was<br />

enough to fund everything it<br />

needed to,” she said.<br />

And if McMeeken lands the<br />

job she has in mind, it doesn’t<br />

look like her coffee addiction will<br />

be ending anytime soon: “It’ll<br />

probably be something to help<br />

with my social skills, like maybe<br />

a cafe.”<br />

From Broadfield to China for Baxter<br />

FARAH PALMER Cup head<br />

coach Blair Baxter will take up a<br />

new role as assistant coach with<br />

China’s women’s sevens team.<br />

China is seeking to qualify for<br />

next year’s Olympics and hope<br />

Baxter will help them get there.<br />

“Definitely some nerves<br />

heading into this opportunity.<br />

However, with that comes<br />

growth,” the Broadfield resident<br />

said.<br />

“There was a chance here to be<br />

a full-time coach, get my hands<br />

dirty, and work on the technical<br />

and tactical aspects that’s going<br />

to help me be a better coach<br />

long-term. My main motivation<br />

is a chance to grow. It’s so far<br />

removed from what I know.<br />

The language barrier and a<br />

completely different culture<br />

will force me to become a better<br />

coach.”<br />

Baxter has coached the<br />

Canterbury FPC side for the last<br />

three years, leading the team to<br />

three home finals and two titles.<br />

He was Matatū head coach<br />

when they secured a last minute<br />

31-33 victory over Chiefs<br />

Manawa to win the Super Rugby<br />

Aupiki title on March 25. “I was<br />

lucky to get the opportunity<br />

with FPC three years ago.<br />

“It’s provided me exponential<br />

growth as a person and coach.<br />

“Women’s rugby is a fantastic<br />

area of our game to be involved<br />

in. Everyone is there for the<br />

right reasons and wants the<br />

best and I’ve been lucky to work<br />

with amazing individuals who<br />

consistently drive to be the best<br />

they can be.”<br />

The shift to a full-time role<br />

with China is the next step in<br />

a coaching pathway that saw<br />

Baxter start at Belfast before<br />

spending seven years coaching<br />

the Sydenham colts and<br />

premiers.<br />

He coached the Cantabrians,<br />

Canterbury B, metro and the<br />

under-19’s before coaching the<br />

FPC side.<br />

The vacant FPC head coach<br />

role will be addressed in the<br />

coming weeks, a Canterbury<br />

Rugby spokesman said.


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FIREARMS LICENCE HOLDERS<br />

THINGS YOU NEED<br />

TO KNOW BEFORE<br />

‘THE ROAR’AND<br />

GAME BIRD SEASON<br />

Information from Te Tari Pūreke - Firearms Safety Authority<br />

If you’re a firearms licence holder, you’ll need<br />

to know about changes to the storage and<br />

transport rules for firearms and ammunition,<br />

and changes to the seven rules of firearms<br />

safety.<br />

Regulations were updated in February 2022,<br />

and to help Kiwis make sense of those<br />

changes, Te Tari Pūreke, the new firearms<br />

regulator, published a Secure Storage and<br />

Transport Guide.<br />

You can download a copy of the Secure<br />

Storage and Transport Guide from www.<br />

firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/firearms-safety<br />

Storage and transport for firearms and ammunition, key points<br />

Transportation<br />

If you’re driving to a hunting location, your<br />

firearm needs to be inoperable during your<br />

travel and, ideally, concealed from view. This<br />

means removing the bolt or an essential part<br />

(or if that’s not possible, applying a trigger or<br />

cable lock), or transporting the firearm in a<br />

locked carry case.<br />

The ammunition needs to be separately and<br />

securely stored in a locked glove box or similar<br />

storage area, if practical.<br />

And please, whatever you do, once you’ve<br />

finished using your firearm, lock it away. Never<br />

leave any firearms in your ute, shed, home or<br />

vehicle unsecured at any time.<br />

The only exceptions to the firearms and<br />

ammunition transport rules are if you’re<br />

using the firearm on a farm for farm-related<br />

activities, or you’re doing legally-authorised<br />

hunting or pest control (such as a regional<br />

council employed pest controller) and the<br />

licence holder is in the<br />

vehicle or the immediately<br />

vicinity of the vehicle with<br />

the firearms in it.<br />

Make sure you read or<br />

download a free copy<br />

of the storage and<br />

transport guide to keep<br />

up to date with the<br />

details of the changes:<br />

www.firearmssafetyauthority.<br />

govt.nz/firearms-safety/storagetransportation<br />

Ammunition<br />

All ammunition must now be stored in<br />

a locked container. You can now only<br />

store ammunition with firearms in a<br />

gun safe that has a separate lockable<br />

compartment with a different key than<br />

the key for the gun safe. You must<br />

keep these keys separate.<br />

If your safe doesn’t have a separate lockable<br />

compartment, you need to store ammunition<br />

in its own secure storage container with a key,<br />

combination, or padlock, or in a stout locked<br />

cupboard.<br />

Taking a break when you’re travelling<br />

with firearms<br />

For those who travel with firearms to hunt<br />

locations, your inoperable and secured firearm<br />

can be left in your vehicle unattended, for<br />

example during a break in a journey, for up to<br />

60 minutes. But you need to lock your vehicle<br />

and stay within the immediate area or vicinity<br />

of the vehicle and meet other conditions.<br />

Read the storage and transport guide for full<br />

details: www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/<br />

firearms-safety/storage-transportation.<br />

Under no circumstances can firearms,<br />

ammunition or other arms items be left<br />

in a vehicle overnight.<br />

The 7 rules<br />

of firearm safety<br />

Rule 1<br />

Rule 2<br />

Rule 3<br />

Rule 4<br />

Rule 5<br />

Rule 6<br />

Rule 7<br />

Treat every firearm as loaded<br />

Always point firearms in a<br />

safe direction<br />

Chamber a cartridge only<br />

when ready to fire<br />

Identify your target beyond<br />

all doubt<br />

Check your firing zone<br />

Get ahead of the changes<br />

to firearms safety rules with<br />

the Firearms Safety Code.<br />

Buy the book from www.<br />

firearmssafetyauthority.<br />

govt.nz/firearms-safety<br />

and have it shipped to<br />

your door or download<br />

a PDF copy for free.<br />

Store and transport firearms<br />

and ammunition safely<br />

Avoid alcohol or drugs when<br />

handling firearms<br />

The seven rules of firearm<br />

safety have changed.<br />

Firearms licences online<br />

Apply for a firearms licence and update your<br />

contact details online using MyFirearms: a<br />

secure, online portal available at<br />

www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz<br />

There will be no charge to<br />

registering your firearms.<br />

Te Tari Pūreke and the<br />

Firearms Registry<br />

We want to enable the legitimate use of firearms<br />

for feeding our whānau, conservation, farming<br />

and recreation while keeping our communities<br />

safe. This involves making sure firearms licence<br />

holders are fit and proper to possess firearms<br />

and are meeting the obligations of their licence.<br />

New Zealand will have a firearms registry from<br />

24 June <strong>2023</strong>. The Registry is one of the ways we<br />

are strengthening how firearms are managed in<br />

New Zealand.


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Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi<br />

by 5pm each Wednesday<br />

Walking Festival: Harts Creek<br />

Sneak Walk<br />

Thursday, 10am-noon<br />

One of the only places in New<br />

Zealand where you will see the<br />

muted swan. This walk is rich in<br />

birdlife, so bring your binoculars<br />

and take your time. A flat, easy<br />

2.7km track. Please wear good<br />

walking shoes and bring a drink<br />

bottle and sunscreen. Bookings<br />

required: events.humanitix.com<br />

Meet: 23 Timber Yard Rd (Hantz<br />

Honey), Leeston<br />

Term Break Disco<br />

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Teddy Bear’s Picnic Storytime<br />

Thursday, 9.30-10am<br />

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The Big Messy Science Show<br />

Saturday, 10.30am-1.15pm<br />

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Easter Holiday Pool Party<br />

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Creative Junk Message Boards<br />

Tuesday, 10am-noon<br />

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30 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

continuing education<br />

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sample the cuisines of the world or improve<br />

your fitness there is plenty of variety in the<br />

courses offered at Papanui High School.<br />

We have some new courses on offer for<br />

Term 2, Millinery where students will<br />

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Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 31<br />

Risingholme Learning offers diverse<br />

short courses for personal and<br />

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Risingholme Learning is an Adult<br />

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Risingholme Learning is committed<br />

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learning opportunities to local communities<br />

and offers a friendly and supportive<br />

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backgrounds. We host events and<br />

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and serves as a gathering place for groups<br />

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Our courses promote the value of lifelong<br />

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Diverse range of courses: Risingholme<br />

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32 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

rolleston business hub<br />

Jones Road and Industrial Zone<br />

Local businesses meeting<br />

community needs<br />

As the Rolleston population continues to grow and the number of businesses<br />

and services increases in the area, many locals are choosing to support these<br />

companies instead of others based further afield. Many staff within these<br />

businesses are also from the community, and using local businesses can save<br />

time, money and often the most annoying aspect – travel!<br />

Laser Electrical is a well-established<br />

provider of various electrical services<br />

for domestic, commercial and industrial<br />

needs. The professional and qualified team<br />

can assist with electrical planning and<br />

design, supplying products, installation,<br />

preventative maintenance, repairs, heat<br />

pump installation and servicing for<br />

residential homes and commercial and<br />

industrial buildings. They also offer a<br />

24-hour on-call service. For quality and<br />

prompt work by industrial, commercial,<br />

residential and rural electrical solutions<br />

specialists, visit Laser Electrical at 831<br />

Jones Road, Rolleston.<br />

For all your vehicle needs, you can’t go<br />

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vehicle repair and service workshops.<br />

Jones Road Auto owners Nigel and Lisa<br />

live locally and focus on supporting the<br />

community with a team that provides<br />

top-quality, affordable service to keep<br />

their community motoring. Located at<br />

131 Iport Drive, Rolleston, Jones Road<br />

Auto offer a full range of servicing and<br />

repairs on all vehicle makes and models<br />

while providing a booked WOF service<br />

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WINDFALL: Harvest ripe feijoas regularly from the ground. PHOTO: DALTONS<br />

Time to harvest<br />

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Autumn is now arriving with<br />

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Vegetable garden<br />

With the ongoing increases in vegetable<br />

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has become even more crucial. Make<br />

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hanging baskets – you will be surprised at<br />

the array of veges that can be grown like<br />

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Plants growing in containers are in a<br />

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you use, so always choose a good quality<br />

potting mix.<br />

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Remember to rotate crops to different<br />

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New seeds and/or seedlings to be planted<br />

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lobelia, nemesias, lupins (South Island<br />

only), snapdragons, stock, sweet william,<br />

pansy, primulas, and violas.<br />

Fruit harvesting and pruning<br />

Time to harvest late-season apples. Feijoas<br />

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fruit from the ground and not pick it<br />

off the tree.<br />

Kiwifruit can now be picked and<br />

although they may still be hard, they will<br />

ripen after being harvested.<br />

Early in <strong>April</strong> the last of the passionfruit<br />

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BACKYARD CRITTERS<br />

GARDENING 33<br />

Leaf murder mystery<br />

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

(insects and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces<br />

a new species found in his backyard at Lincoln. His<br />

column aims to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the<br />

variety of living things around us. Check out the full list<br />

of invertebrates found at www.inaturalist.org/projects/<br />

backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-my-lincoln-section<br />

I LOVE a whodunnit, but not the normal<br />

murder mystery type that usually comes<br />

to mind.<br />

As an entomologist you often get damaged<br />

leaves thrust upon you and asked<br />

whodunnit. Peter, a work colleague,<br />

recently approached me with a pumpkin<br />

leaf wanting to know what was causing<br />

the damage.<br />

Sometimes leaves have eggs, immatures,<br />

adult insects, or old exoskeletons (exuviae),<br />

which can be easily identified. Often<br />

the damaged leaf is the only clue you have,<br />

although the type of foraging can indicate<br />

if the pest is a sucking, chewing, rasping<br />

or leaf mining species.<br />

Fortunately, entomologists have compiled<br />

a comprehensive list of insects and<br />

host plants that also helps to narrow down<br />

culprits. I recently found several clematis<br />

seedlings with characteristic leaf mines on<br />

the leaves.<br />

Mines are where small larvae travel<br />

under the leaf surface, creating an obvious<br />

trail where they have fed. Some leaf<br />

mining species have characteristic zig-zag<br />

patterns, while others look quite random.<br />

The clematis mines were the random<br />

type and literature lead me to the leaf<br />

mining fly Phytomyza clematadi. This is<br />

DRY<br />

SCREENED<br />

TOPSOIL<br />

Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

an endemic fly about 3mm long. Females<br />

lay a single egg into a leaf and as the larva<br />

grows and moves through the leaf, the<br />

mine width increases with its three larval<br />

stages (instars).<br />

Larvae reach 3mm in length before<br />

forming a hard and brown puparium that<br />

have a pair of breathing organs called<br />

stigma at each end that pierce the leaf<br />

surface.<br />

Adults emerge by breaking through the<br />

leaf to eventually fly off and find a mate.<br />

I have placed some fine mesh bags over<br />

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CROSSWORD<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />

8 9<br />

10 11<br />

286<br />

SUDOKU<br />

Every row, column and box should<br />

contain the digits 1 to 9.<br />

WordBuilder<br />

WORDBUILDER<br />

186<br />

6<br />

T L I<br />

N L E<br />

<strong>12</strong> 13 14 15<br />

16<br />

17 18<br />

19<br />

20 21 22 23 24<br />

many words of three or more letters,<br />

How<br />

including<br />

many<br />

plurals,<br />

words<br />

can you<br />

of<br />

make<br />

three<br />

from<br />

or<br />

the<br />

more<br />

six<br />

letters, using each letter only once? No foreign<br />

words or words beginning with a capital are<br />

allowed. There's at least one six-letter word.<br />

once?<br />

TODAY<br />

Good 14 Very Good 18 Excellent 22<br />

letters, including plurals, can you make<br />

from the six letters, using each only<br />

No words beginning with a capital are<br />

allowed. There’s at least one six-letter<br />

Solution 185: AERIAL, ail, air, ala, alar, ale, are, area,<br />

areal, aria, aril, ear, earl, era, ira, ire, lair, lea, lei, liar,<br />

word. lie, lira, lire, rail, rale, real, REALIA, rial, riel, rile.<br />

Good 14 Very Good 18 Excellent 22<br />

25 26<br />

27 28<br />

29 30<br />

31 32<br />

33 34<br />

Across<br />

1. Handy (6)<br />

5. Oppose (6)<br />

10. Ailment (7)<br />

11. Reluctantly approve (7)<br />

<strong>12</strong>. Foot arch (6)<br />

15. Desolate (6)<br />

16. Sports official (7)<br />

17. Blokes (4)<br />

18. Clutter (4)<br />

19. Relating to sight (7)<br />

20. Swindle (4)<br />

22. Tread (4)<br />

25. Garments (7)<br />

27. Dessert (6)<br />

28. Weaken, hinder (6)<br />

31. Projectile (7)<br />

32. Stirs up, inflames (7)<br />

33. Adjourn (6)<br />

34. Urban road (6)<br />

Decoder<br />

Y C B P J G F A Q V D U I<br />

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />

E S N H X T W M Z O K L R<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <strong>12</strong> 13<br />

All puzzles copyright<br />

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <strong>12</strong> 13<br />

E V<br />

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />

T H E P U Z Z L E C O M P A N Y<br />

www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz<br />

Down<br />

2. Ostentatious (7)<br />

3. Antenna (6)<br />

4. Endure (4)<br />

5. Risque (4)<br />

6. Icecream dish (6)<br />

7. Whip (7)<br />

8. Becoming weary (6)<br />

9. Racquet sport (6)<br />

13. Literary companions (3,4)<br />

14. Arbitrate (7)<br />

15. After the expected time (7)<br />

20. Obsequious (6)<br />

21. Performer (7)<br />

23. Warm and comfortable (colloq) (7)<br />

24. Make happy (6)<br />

25. Drift (6)<br />

26. Dish (6)<br />

29. Implores (4)<br />

30. Light glancing touch (4)<br />

SOLUTION<br />

No.186<br />

Crossword<br />

Across: 1. Useful, 5. Resist,<br />

10. Illness, 11. Condone,<br />

<strong>12</strong>. Instep, 15. Barren, 16.<br />

Referee, 17. Guys, 18.<br />

Mess, 19. Optical, 20. Scam,<br />

22. Step, 25. Clothes, 27.<br />

Afters, 28. Damage, 31.<br />

Missile, 32. Incites, 33.<br />

Recess, 34. Street.<br />

Down: 2. Splashy, 3. Feeler,<br />

4. Last, 5. Racy, 6. Sundae,<br />

7. Scourge, 8. Tiring, 9.<br />

Tennis, 13. Pen pals, 14.<br />

Mediate, 15. Belated, 20.<br />

Smarmy, 21. Artiste, 23.<br />

Toastie, 24. Please, 25.<br />

Cruise, 26. Saucer, 29.<br />

Begs, 30. Kiss.<br />

WordBuilder<br />

ell, ill, inlet, lei, lent, LENTIL,<br />

let, lie, lien, lilt, line, lint,<br />

LINTEL, lit, lite, net, nil, nit,<br />

tell, ten, tie, tile, till, tin, tine.<br />

Sudoku<br />

Each number in our DECODER grid represents a different<br />

letter - there is a number for all 26 letters of the alphabet.<br />

DECODER<br />

Enter the given letters into all squares with matching numbers.<br />

The challenge now is to work out which letters are represented<br />

Each by the number other represents numbers. a As different you get letter the of letters, the alphabet. enter them Write into the<br />

given the main letters grid, into all and squares the reference with matching grid. numbers. To keep Now track work of the out<br />

which letters letters you have are represented found, cross by them other off the numbers. alphabet provided.<br />

21 22 25 26 20 1 13 17 10 13 15 4<br />

7 17 1 4 10 10<br />

20 26 2 4 21 3 21 <strong>12</strong> 14 2 26 2<br />

25 6 23 10 1 14 21<br />

<strong>12</strong> 1 21 23 1 7 1 16 2 3<br />

26 3 3 10 21 3<br />

6 21 13 19 1 6 2 6 21 3 9 21<br />

G E T<br />

4 2 13 18 10 21<br />

14 6 21 5 26 8 26 <strong>12</strong> 11 14<br />

2 7 6 19 14 10 26<br />

1 21 13 <strong>12</strong> 26 1 2 6 10 19 <strong>12</strong> 1<br />

<strong>12</strong> 26 10 21 25 <strong>12</strong><br />

20 25 6 10 3 7 1 1 11 1 3 24<br />

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <strong>12</strong> 13<br />

E<br />

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />

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SOLUTION<br />

No.185<br />

186<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <strong>12</strong> 13<br />

D S K J Y U N I L A M F Q<br />

Z T B W C X G E R O V P H<br />

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />

5 6 8 22 13 8 18 4 13 17 5 6<br />

E<br />

25 <strong>12</strong> 24 18 25 10 7<br />

V<br />

4 2 8 3 13 4 16 19 <strong>12</strong> 19 8 2<br />

E<br />

24 20 8 4 17 18 25<br />

7 4 2 25 21 11 15 4 11<br />

17 8 5 6 2 25 20<br />

1 4 26 7 20 2 6 7 7<br />

21 23 2 13 6 20 15<br />

16 11 17 5 6 2 8 4 14 7 7 9<br />

13 7 19 8 20 4 19<br />

2 19 16 <strong>12</strong> 8 20 16 8 17 25 19 16<br />

6 16 20 1 11 11


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3. Use them as a selling point.<br />

Simple defects can be fixed easily. Start<br />

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plants, old fences and front doors can be<br />

painted or stained, and the paths cleaned.<br />

Do this even if a property is a do-up.<br />

You want to give the impression that<br />

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away at the work in their own time<br />

If you have time and money, paint sills<br />

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Inside, the first thing buyers see is the<br />

hallway, which can be brightened up with<br />

a lick of paint. The neutral paint trick can<br />

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completely changing the look and feel of a<br />

tired house.<br />

Bathrooms and kitchens are important<br />

to buyers, and the eye settles on vanities<br />

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relatively quickly to give a modern look.<br />

If the seller can’t repaint or tile the<br />

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room and draw the eye from the less than<br />

desirable walls and features. Nice vases<br />

and flowers will do the same.<br />

Replacing handles and knobs to draw<br />

attention away from the units themselves.<br />

This reduces the number of “I have to do<br />

this” thoughts in potential buyers’ minds.<br />

Drawing the eye away from a multitude<br />

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If you see an empty house the eye<br />

always goes to marks on the carpet<br />

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expectation.”<br />

Drawing the eye to the furniture and<br />

furnishings, creates better flow, and de<br />

cluttering makes buyers feel the home<br />

would be a nice place to live in.<br />

The other way to handle the property’s<br />

defects is to raise them with the buyer<br />

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the carpet but they decided to leave it to<br />

you to choose a new carpet and priced it<br />

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Rolleston 600 Springston Rolleston Road<br />

Great family opportunity!<br />

Been dreaming of a home that can provide the best of both worlds? Look no further than 600 Springston Rolleston Road in<br />

Rolleston. This five-bedroom family home (or 4 and a Rumpus) has been lovingly updated and sits on a large private 1635m2<br />

rear section. The master bedroom includes an ensuite, walk in robe, and ranch to its own private patio area and is a perfect<br />

spot for the spa (wiring is there). The open plan living area lends itself to general entertaining and family time, flowing<br />

through French doors to an outdoor patio area offering the perfect place to relax on those sunny days. The large separate<br />

lounge has been wired for surround sound, perfect for curling up in winter, ready for movie night. The updated kitchen, with its<br />

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<br />

ducted heating and cooling will keep you comfortable year-round regardless of the weather. There is a large double<br />

garage, separate laundry and plenty of off street parking for the toys too!<br />

5 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 20th <strong>April</strong>, <strong>2023</strong> at 5.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View Sun 16 Apr 1.00 - 1.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU88639<br />

Angela Hunt<br />

M 021 548 777<br />

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz<br />

Halswell 40 Bill Harvey Drive Halswell<br />

Attention Developers and Land Bankers<br />

3.4ha (subject to final survey) residential zoned land. Currently zoned RNN (Residential New Neighbourhood Zone). Potential<br />

for Commercial activity, Aged Care facility or similar. Technical Category 2 land. Excellent road access for development.<br />

Recent residential development on two boundaries. Extremely rare parcel of land in prime location. Vendor seeks expressions<br />

of interest. To be sold by Public Tender with all Tenders to be submitted to the agent before 4pm on the 23rd of May <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Tender closes 4.00pm, Tue 23rd May, <strong>2023</strong>, Property Brokers<br />

Rolleston<br />

Shop 13 2a Masefield Drive, Rolleston<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/LEU115432<br />

Stephan Knowler AREINZ<br />

M 027 229 9522 E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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Rolleston 164 Shillingford Boulevard<br />

Luxury home with loads of off street parking.<br />

Auction. Declared reserve $899000. Vendors instructions are clear-get it sold! This stunning high spec offering offers a<br />

fantastic opportunity to walk in to your dream home with all the hard work having been done and just your own<br />

finishing touches to be added. This spacious family home is full of quality fittings and fixtures with the kitchen with its<br />

stone benches, quality joinery and adjoining butlers pantry being the focal point of the home. Add to this the spacious<br />

dining/family area and beyond to the separate formal lounge/media room and you have space for all members of the<br />

family to spread out. This home also features four double bedrooms, two stunning tiled bathrooms, a separate<br />

laundry, formal entranceway and several patios designed to make the most of the sun. The garaging is a double<br />

attached with drive through access to a large concrete pad that will be capable of taking a boat, trailers, two vehicles<br />

and more. With the landscaping freshly completed this turnkey package is a very stress free way to get into a brand<br />

new up to the minute property. This property will be sold and with a declared reserve of $899000 the vendors<br />

intentions are very clear.<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Auction 5.30pm, Thu 27th Apr, <strong>2023</strong>, Onsite at 164<br />

Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

View Sat 15 Apr 3.00 - 3.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU113231<br />

Stephan Knowler AREINZ<br />

M 027 229 9522 P 03 281 8704<br />

E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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Southbridge 17 Bridge Street<br />

The best of country living in the township.<br />

Taking pride of place in the sought after location that is Oakbridge Country Estate with its pine oak lined lane this stunning<br />

1ha property is an absolute one off and has a bit of something for everyone. The winding tree lined driveway opens out to<br />

reveal a beautifully planted out park like setting with mature specimen trees, fruit trees and natives all providing serenity,<br />

privacy and shelter from the outside world. There is even a standalone pergola for those that want to immerse themselves in a<br />

book, eat al fresco or just entertain in the garden setting. Constructed in 2015 the modern 263m2 four bedroom home<br />

orientated for the sun is an oasis of calm with its views out over sweeping lawns and spacious surrounds. This home has room<br />

for the whole family and more with two large living areas including a family dining/living room adjoining the upmarket kitchen<br />

with its stone benches, chefs oven with gas hob and acres of useful storage. The second living area is impressively large and is<br />

light and bright on account of the oversized windows allowing for plenty of natural light and warmth. The four bedrooms are<br />

all generous doubles and the master features an upmarket ensuite.<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Monday 24th <strong>April</strong>, <strong>2023</strong> at 5.00pm, (unless<br />

sold prior)<br />

View Sat 15 Apr 1.15 - 1.45pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/LEU118705<br />

Stephan Knowler AREINZ<br />

M 027 229 9522 E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz<br />

Cameron McRae<br />

M 027 769 6696<br />

E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz<br />

Lincoln 21 Carnaveron Drive<br />

Genuine family home in blue chip location<br />

Enviably located in the desirable Barton Fields and surrounded by quality property, is a secured and private, family home that<br />

offers space, relaxation, and a retreat from everyday life. Rating five stars for street appeal with its contemporary colours you<br />

will want to make this property your own from the moment you arrive. Carefully crafted with Plaster and Block cladding this<br />

home offers instant attraction. Positioned for all day sun and comprising of 292m2 this home offers quality at every turn from<br />

the welcoming entranceway leading through to the chefs kitchen with its stone benchtops, and an oversupply of storage<br />

options and beyond to the spacious family dining/living area which opens out onto an expansive entertaining area which<br />

offers an al fresco dining option perfect for all seasons. Servicing the four generous bedrooms are two bathrooms and two<br />

separate toilets with vanity which win best in class with extensive tiling, quality fittings with the spacious master bedroom<br />

ensuite boasting a large double sized tiled shower, bath, a his and hers vanity unit for extra luxury.<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

4 2 2 4<br />

Deadline Sale closes Friday 14th <strong>April</strong>, <strong>2023</strong> at 4.00pm, (unless<br />

sold prior)<br />

View Sun 16 Apr 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU118177<br />

Cameron McRae<br />

M 027 769 6696<br />

E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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NEW LISTING<br />

Darfield Lot 107 28 Summers Road<br />

Torlesse Estate - Titled 2,228sqm section<br />

Welcome to 28 Summers Road, a 2,228sqm prime residential section located in the prestigious Torlesse subdivision<br />

in Darfield. Immediate possession available and comes with all the services required. Power, water, telephone, fibre<br />

and mains sewer connection at the boundary, this property is ready for you to build your dream home.<br />

With the village just a short walk away, you'll have everything you need within easy reach. What truly sets this<br />

property apart are the stunning views of the Torlesse Range. Imagine waking up each morning to this breath-taking<br />

vista or enjoying the sunset from your own backyard. Easy access to the Christchurch City, you can enjoy the best of<br />

both worlds - the peace and tranquillity of rural living and the excitement of city life.<br />

2,228sqm<br />

Auction <strong>12</strong>pm, Thu 4 May <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View by appointment<br />

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657<br />

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520916<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Kennedys Bush 46 Tai Tapu Road<br />

Location, lifestyle and river boundary<br />

This 4.0320 hectare (approx) bareland lifestyle property, with designated building area, offers a range of exciting<br />

opportunities. The property has Halswell River along some of its boundaries and features mountain views, ensuring<br />

a tranquil and peaceful setting. One of the key benefits of this property is that it is already titled and ready to be<br />

developed right away. Another major advantage of this property is that there are no land covenants in place, giving<br />

buyers a range of options when it comes to development. In terms of utilities, the property already has electricity<br />

and telephone to the gate. The amenities offered in the Halswell township are within a five-minute drive away.<br />

Overall, this is an exceptional opportunity for buyers who are looking for a fantastic piece of land that they can<br />

develop into their own unique lifestyle property.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520789<br />

4.032ha<br />

Auction (unless sold prior) <strong>12</strong>pm, Thu 27 Apr <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View by appointment<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Leeston <strong>12</strong> Carston Street<br />

Reside parkside<br />

Perfectly situated overlooking Leeston Park, this spacious two-bedroom home offers the perfect combination of<br />

recent redecoration and permanent material construction matched with buckets of potential, presenting the ideal<br />

opportunity for first-home buyers or investors. The setting is on a quiet cul-de-sac with the park across the road, the<br />

home feels as though the park is your extended front yard, and the generous 608sqm (approximately) section is<br />

surrounded by established planting to offer a quiet and secluded space that offers the perfect arena to create your<br />

own outdoor spaces. Anchoring the living spaces, the kitchen is substantial in size and with the original cupboards in<br />

good painted condition, there is a ready-made opportunity to modernise, add value and style and make the most of<br />

the easy flow open-plan design. The ample dining and living space are both comforted by a powerful log burner.<br />

2 2 1 1<br />

Asking Price $499,000<br />

View Sun 1.15-1.45pm or by appointment<br />

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520846<br />

Lincoln 17 Goldney Close<br />

Luxury, location and wow factor<br />

Having fabulous street appeal with an eye-catching schist and macrocarpa entrance porch, the attention to detail in<br />

this beautiful, family home is quite evident from the outset.<br />

The grand entranceway with its soaring macrocarpa ceiling ushers you into the spacious open plan living areas and<br />

into the beautifully appointed kitchen, finished to a superior standard with substantial stone breakfast bar, gas hob,<br />

and well laid out butler’s pantry with sink.<br />

The floor plan is perfectly balanced to allow the chef to interact with guests, making entertaining adults or children a<br />

breeze.<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

For Sale offers invited over $965,000<br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Helen Lee 027 503 9219 helen.lee@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520802<br />

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Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Prebbleton 6 Blade Mews<br />

Rare opportunity in a prestigious prime location<br />

A simply outstanding, street facing, fully titled and ready to build on 1,000sqm section 6 Blade Mews is accessed<br />

from Hinterland Drive and adjacent to the prestigious Woods Subdivision. If you want the feel of the country but a<br />

straightforward 20 minute commute to the city centre via the Southern Motorway then 6 Blade Mews is the site for<br />

your dream home. Call the architect and builder or builders and architects call your clients and design something<br />

special for this beautiful spacious site. 6 Blade Mews is a desirable location nestled among quality homes. Enjoy all<br />

that Prebbleton Village has to offer plus the convenience of a nearby city. Local amenities include good schools,<br />

shops, cafes and restaurants. Make no mistake, this property is to be sold, call now to secure your piece of paradise.<br />

Please note two story buildings are not permitted.<br />

1,000sqm<br />

Price by Negotiation<br />

View by appointment<br />

Bruce Pyott 027 202 6119<br />

bruce.pyott@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520861<br />

Rolleston <strong>12</strong> Dynes Road<br />

Spacious, brand new, stunning family home<br />

This fantastic four-bedroom family home is set on a 707sqm back section, built with high-quality features<br />

throughout the house. The open plan living, well-designed kitchen with skylight to catch extra sunshine and dining<br />

area will be the hub of the home. A walk-in pantry also provides a lot of storage for your family. A separate family<br />

lounge for your privacy and enjoyment.<br />

The master bedroom features a contemporary bathroom ensuite with tiled shower and a walk-in robe. It has sliding<br />

doors out to a private courtyard. The other three double bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes. Large family<br />

bathroom with bath and tiled shower.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520189<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Price by Negotiation<br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Maggie Li 021 153 7997<br />

maggie.li@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Kelly He 027 359 7808<br />

kelly.he@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Rolleston 5 Factory Drive<br />

Brand new commercial units<br />

Completion due May <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Brand new commercial units of various sizes available including:<br />

106sqm and 118sqm<br />

Be quick seven units leased with only nine units left. Additional information available including floor plan and price<br />

list.<br />

Contact the agent for further information or a viewing.<br />

Asking Price $22,260 + GST (if any)<br />

View by appointment<br />

Sam Stone 021 330 479 sam.stone@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Campbell Taylor 027 433 4703<br />

campbell.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520941<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Tai Tapu 93 Cossars Road<br />

Layered with luxury<br />

Embracing natural shelter at the picturesque foothills of Tai Tapu, this 4-hectare site includes an irrigation consent<br />

and a five-bay shed with two enclosed bays, three-phase power and a workshop. The 440sqm home offers luxury,<br />

considerable living spaces and seamless outdoor connections. Upstairs is a highly adaptable loft space, complete<br />

with an external staircase, offering a myriad of potential uses such as a business from home. Outdoors is truly<br />

exceptional. The deck is sheltered by automatic louvres to seamlessly blend the comforts of indoor living with the<br />

splendours of outdoor leisure. Completing the ultimate outdoor oasis are the inbuilt fire and BBQ, heated swimming<br />

pool and built-in spa. Ideally located near Tai Tapu golf course and township, it’s also a mere 30-minute commute<br />

into the city. Call us today for more information.This is the ultimate lifestyle!<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520791<br />

5 4 3 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Wed 26 Apr <strong>2023</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Home heating –<br />

electricity, gas or wood?<br />

How you heat your home depends on a<br />

number of factors. Figuring out the best<br />

way to heat your home continues to be a<br />

matter for debate.<br />

Several things are undisputed. A<br />

warm, dry home is essential for<br />

comfort and good health, good<br />

insulation dramatically increases<br />

the efficiency of any heating<br />

system and ventilation is an<br />

important consideration.<br />

Most homes are<br />

heated by electricity,<br />

gas, or wood. In<br />

New Zealand,<br />

heating accounts<br />

for approximately<br />

30 percent of a<br />

home’s annual energy<br />

consumption. There are many<br />

things you can do to reduce<br />

consumption and cost.<br />

The World Health Organisation<br />

recommends a temperature of 18 deg C<br />

for indoor living areas, and slightly less for<br />

bedrooms. It recommends slightly higher<br />

temperatures for vulnerable people – the<br />

elderly and small children. Studies have<br />

shown that indoor temperatures below <strong>12</strong><br />

degrees can disrupt sleep.<br />

Among all these considerations, how<br />

you heat your home is a matter of personal<br />

choice, with many options available.<br />

Heat pumps are generally the most<br />

common and cost-effective form of home<br />

heating in New Zealand. Used properly,<br />

they heat quickly and are convenient.<br />

However, you need to have the right sized<br />

unit for the area and they don’t work when<br />

electricity is not available. They tend to be<br />

room-specific but ducted heat pumps are<br />

becoming more popular and are costeffective,<br />

especially in new builds, but can<br />

also be installed into established homes.<br />

Modern wood burners may be the<br />

closest you can get to an open-fire feel, but<br />

are much more efficient. Wood is generally<br />

a renewable fuel, and if you have a cheap<br />

or free supply, a wood burner may be<br />

the least expensive heating option. They<br />

heat large areas and are not dependent<br />

on electricity but there is the chopping<br />

and stacking to be done, flues need to be<br />

cleaned regularly and older models can<br />

contribute to air pollution and may violate<br />

strict air quality regulations – www.mfe.<br />

govt.nz has detailed information regarding<br />

this.<br />

Pellet fires are typically more efficient<br />

than wood burners but can have a smaller<br />

output. They require electricity but<br />

some have a battery backup and they are<br />

thermostatically controlled with timers.<br />

These must comply with regulations which<br />

are also detailed on the Ministry for the<br />

Environment website.<br />

Gas heating is common and convenient.<br />

Central heating systems can be zone<br />

controlled and provide warm air<br />

circulation. Flued gas heaters are best, as<br />

unflued and portable gas heaters produce<br />

lots of moisture and emit pollutants that<br />

can be unsafe. Flued gas heating systems<br />

can be installed in most homes. They are<br />

fast heating and are relatively inexpensive<br />

to run. However gas is not a renewable<br />

resource and prices can vary widely.<br />

The greatest source of energy is actually<br />

free. Harnessing the sun can dramatically<br />

reduce heating costs and is the most<br />

environmentally friendly way to heat your<br />

home. Passive heating combines insulation<br />

with good design, accomplished more<br />

effectively in new builds but also able to be<br />

incorporated into existing homes.<br />

Getting the sun’s warmth into your<br />

home is a function of the design; keeping<br />

it in is a function of the insulation. There<br />

is a wealth of information online as passive<br />

heating becomes normative in the design<br />

and building industry.<br />

Websites such as energywise.govt.<br />

nz and smarterhomes.org.nz have<br />

comprehensive information on and tips<br />

for, heating your home in the colder<br />

months.<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

West Melton <strong>12</strong> Coutts Lane<br />

Vendor relocation, high motivation<br />

With a mature and established setting creating the perfect backdrop, this stunning home in the popular Preston<br />

Downs subdivision is sure to capture your attention from the word ‘go’. With a generously proportioned 237sqm<br />

footprint and perfectly oriented to maximise all-day sun, the light and bright feel of the home is evident from the<br />

moment you step inside the feature cathedral ceiling entrance. Complete with a log fire and Oak flooring for<br />

additional ambience, the spacious living area is flooded with natural light through numerous windows and doors to<br />

provide a lovely outlook to the rear garden; with the extensive timber deck also creating a great spot to relax and<br />

watch the kids playing outside. The crisp, sleek kitchen is complete with stone benchtops, a plumbed fridge space,<br />

quality appliances and a walk-in pantry.<br />

4 2 2 3<br />

Price by Negotiation<br />

View <strong>12</strong>-<strong>12</strong>.30pm Sun 16 Apr or by appointment<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520679


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ALTOGETHER<br />

WORKING<br />

FOR YOU<br />

Lincoln 57 Halpin Drive<br />

Lincoln 23 Te Raki Drive<br />

Prebbleton 5 Hazelnut Avenue<br />

Experience and knowledge<br />

makes all the difference in<br />

the current market.<br />

If you are thinking of a move in<br />

the future contact us today. We<br />

are actively working in the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

area and would love to help you<br />

achieve the very best result.<br />

NATHAN COLLETT | 027 826 1535<br />

nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz<br />

BIANCA DAVIDSON | 027 322 9055<br />

bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

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A happy healthy home<br />

More than ever, we now require our<br />

homes to be a sanctuary - a primate haven<br />

where the cares and pressures of the world<br />

do not intrude. The home should be an<br />

enveloping, warm and creative environment<br />

where family members of all ages feel<br />

relaxed and safe.<br />

The longer you live in your home, the<br />

more likely you are to feel in sync with it.<br />

As the seasons come and go you’ll have<br />

got to know which rooms are sunny and<br />

which ones need brightening.<br />

You’ll have noted areas prone to damp.<br />

You’ll have observed where different family<br />

members like to spend their time and why.<br />

You might have come to the conclusion<br />

that major changes are required to make<br />

your home as healthy as possible, or perhaps<br />

you’ve concluded that a few simple tweaks<br />

will do the trick. Either way, good planning<br />

is essential, so take your time, write lots of<br />

lists and do your research thoroughly.<br />

MATERIALS<br />

The ‘make-do-and-mend’ culture<br />

that has grown during the recession<br />

places emphasis on the satisfaction that<br />

can be found in incorporating natural<br />

materials with vintage items. Pieces of<br />

driftwood, collections of shells, that lovely<br />

moss-covered garden bench or a ‘cleverly’<br />

revived piece of furniture all have their place<br />

in the healthy home and its surroundings.<br />

This trend steers away from plastics and<br />

synthetic materials.<br />

HEATING AND VENTILATION<br />

A home needs to be cool in summer,<br />

with plenty of natural ventilation, and<br />

warm in winter. Traditional open fires are<br />

being phased out and home owners are<br />

discovering the joys of installing modern<br />

wood burners, using gas for heating or<br />

installing a heat pump. All these options are<br />

healthy - technology has come a long way<br />

and most choices will see you saving money<br />

in the long run.<br />

STORAGE<br />

While a minimalist style might be fine for<br />

single people or couples without kids, when<br />

the patter of tiny feet comes along, good<br />

storage is going to be vital at every stage of<br />

a child’s life - be they babies or teens - they<br />

come with clutter. The more you can contain<br />

that clutter the better in terms of both your<br />

mental health and general safety.<br />

There are any number of options available,<br />

from professionally designed cupboards<br />

and wardrobes, to the simple lidded plastic<br />

boxes you can buy at chain stores. While<br />

some people claim they thrive in a messy<br />

environment. I know from experience that a<br />

lovely, orderly home is good for the soul.<br />

COLOUR<br />

Choosing the<br />

right colours<br />

for your home<br />

can make a big<br />

difference. Small,<br />

dark rooms<br />

can be opened<br />

up and made<br />

brighter simply<br />

by choosing the<br />

right paint. If<br />

you can afford an<br />

interior designer<br />

or colour<br />

consultant to<br />

help, I do advise<br />

it. Today’s<br />

homes tend to<br />

be more open<br />

plan, so choose a palette of two or three<br />

basic colours and use them throughout to<br />

achieve cohesion and harmony.<br />

SELLING YOUR HOME?<br />

Potential buyers are<br />

likely to be living in your<br />

neighbourhood, it’s an<br />

area that they already love<br />

and are actively seeking<br />

to stay in. That’s why it<br />

makes sense to advertise<br />

your property in the<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Property Guide.<br />

We are the only media<br />

that reaches across the<br />

entire <strong>Selwyn</strong> District.<br />

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Springfield<br />

Glentunnel DarfieldTempleton<br />

Rolleston<br />

Burnham Lincoln<br />

Dunsandel Tai Tapu<br />

Leeston<br />

For cost effective, highly<br />

targeted advertising that delivers<br />

results, contact a local Real<br />

Estate Company that advertises<br />

in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Property Guide.


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Auctions<br />

THIS WEEK (unless sold prior)<br />

<strong>12</strong> <strong>April</strong><br />

Wednesday<br />

2:00pm<br />

Russley Golf Club<br />

428 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch.<br />

LIVE AUCTION STREAM<br />

www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6231<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

Northwood 2 Saracen Avenue<br />

Mike Brown<br />

021 461 986<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

Harcourts ID: KI9692<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

Kaiapoi 82 Akaroa Street<br />

Jayne Martin<br />

027 517 7937<br />

UPCOMING Auctions<br />

WED 19 APRIL 2:00 PM<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

Harcourts ID: RG9975<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

Redwood 9 Sheraton Place<br />

Karen Ward<br />

021 221 7027<br />

AUCTION<br />

Hillsborough 10F, 10G, 10H Grange Street<br />

Harcourts ID: RL2806<br />

Jason Day & Glen Young<br />

021 352 552 | 022 493 7037<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

Harcourts ID: ST8138<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />

Aidanfield 25 Bronco Drive<br />

Jaden Ransley<br />

027 916 3942<br />

On average we have over 400 people viewing our<br />

online auctions every week.<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

CHANDLER<br />

-“I’ll Be There For You.”<br />

Chandler has built a reputation based on hard work and leaving no stone<br />

unturned in both the buying and selling process, has been working<br />

tirelessly in the last short while to establish himself as one of the<br />

cornerstones of real estate advice and support in his region.<br />

Christchurch born and bred, Chandler knows the best strategy when<br />

it comes to listing your property for sale, and will keep you informed<br />

throughout the entire process, from listing to settlement and beyond.<br />

If you’re planning on purchasing, Chandler will act as your sole point<br />

of contact, using his analytical approach to find the best fit for your<br />

situation and requirements, all the way up to handing you the keys on<br />

settlement day, hoping you’ve made a real estate friend in the process.<br />

Beyond his real estate efforts, Chandler is also deeply involved in his local<br />

community. Volunteering with Imagination Station at Tūranga Library in<br />

the Christchurch CBD, and operating as a member of multiple business,<br />

network and hobby groups across Canterbury.<br />

Whether now or in the future, contact Chandler for help in your next<br />

property goal.<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />

Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />

CHANDLER<br />

HENDRY<br />

027 777 2230 | 03 349 9919<br />

chandler.hendry@harcourts.co.nz


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Show homes<br />

the ultimate way to shop around<br />

Across the selwyn district, we are blessed with an<br />

extensive array of very good quality show homes.<br />

Building companies build show<br />

homes to demonstrate their<br />

workmanship, display innovative<br />

design ideas and present a snapshot<br />

into a new and luxurious lifestyle,<br />

featuring all the latest in materials,<br />

fittings and fixtures.<br />

A show home can inspire you in a way<br />

nothing else can. You can absorb the<br />

ambiance they present and admire the<br />

innovative techniques, new materials<br />

and technology.<br />

You can ask questions, take notes<br />

and compare. You can see at a glance<br />

features you would love to emulate or<br />

would avoid when building your home.<br />

Best of all, you ;will see the building<br />

companies’ attention to detail.<br />

Show homes are the perfect way to get<br />

a good idea of pricing, discover good<br />

quality and value, learn about superior<br />

use of space, future-proofing, ongoing<br />

maintenance and long-term returns.<br />

So what are you waiting for? Check<br />

out our maps, grab a notepad and<br />

pencil and begin the exciting project of<br />

building your own home.<br />

LOOKING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION?<br />

Visit one of our stunning showhomes to gather ideas for your dream home<br />

Faringdon, 47 Lanner Drive, Rolleston<br />

Faringdon, 49 Lanner Drive, Rolleston<br />

SHOWHOMES<br />

Both showhomes<br />

Open Wed-Sun <strong>12</strong>pm-4pm<br />

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You could feature in Canterbury’s most<br />

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This is the perfect opportunity to reach<br />

new customers, generate ongoing leads<br />

and boost your brand’s awareness.<br />

30 Jun - 2 Jul <strong>2023</strong><br />

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH<br />

Your business or services may also fit into<br />

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Marketing your property<br />

– what does it mean?<br />

Marketing a property is<br />

more than presentation<br />

and advertising.<br />

Conceptually, marketing is<br />

identifying what prospective buyers<br />

are looking for then providing this. For<br />

example, larger homes and sections<br />

may appeal more to families. Young<br />

couples starting out, generally have<br />

tight budgets leading them to smaller<br />

properties, while older people may be<br />

looking to downsize.<br />

Brand new has a particular appeal<br />

however there will always be a market<br />

for established homes. Having a<br />

picture in your mind of the type of<br />

buyer will help in determining the<br />

features to emphasise.<br />

If repairs and maintenance need<br />

to be carried out before putting the<br />

property on the market, seek the<br />

advice of a real estate agent. They<br />

can advise on what tasks are worth<br />

completing and what might be<br />

unnecessary expense.<br />

Installing a new kitchen or changing<br />

the carpet may lift the house but will<br />

the expense be recouped in the sale<br />

price? On the other hand, modernising<br />

an outdated kitchen or bathroom<br />

could make a huge difference to<br />

the look of the place. Avoid going<br />

overboard unless the capital value of<br />

properties in the area justifies this.<br />

Real estate agents are in contact with<br />

prospective buyers so aware of what<br />

they are looking for. Draw on their<br />

expertise and advice to help make the<br />

most of the selling opportunity.<br />

Establishing a relevant and fair price<br />

for a property is important. Most<br />

agents calculate this based on the price<br />

properties in the area have sold for,<br />

and what a particular property has to<br />

offer. A unique or exceptional property<br />

may justify a higher price, though<br />

run-down properties can gain more<br />

than they appear to merit. This might<br />

be due to the area or other factors that<br />

suggest a good investment.<br />

When promoting a property, mix it<br />

up and be creative so your property<br />

stands out from the rest. TradeMe<br />

is a must; checked by most people<br />

looking to buy. Present the features the<br />

property offers as benefits to potential<br />

buyers.<br />

Erect a sign outside the property.<br />

People stop and look at photographs<br />

and this might spark sufficient<br />

interest for them to visit an open<br />

home. Spending a fortune on massive<br />

advertising campaigns in every media<br />

might seem a way to attract potential<br />

buyers but may be an unnecessary<br />

expense without the return. A better<br />

philosophy could be a little often.<br />

This will depend on the value of the<br />

property, your budget and how best to<br />

reach target buyers.<br />

Buyer perception is also significant.<br />

For example, properties that sit for a<br />

while can become stale. Resting the<br />

property by taking it off the market for<br />

a short time, then relisting perhaps in<br />

spring or when sales in the area appear<br />

to lift a little, can make a difference.<br />

However, if a property does not sell<br />

immediately there is no need for panic<br />

or dropping the price. It may simply be<br />

that the right buyer has not yet come<br />

along. If the mix is right your property<br />

will sell.<br />

If a property does not sell<br />

immediately there is no need for<br />

panic or dropping the price.


security system are just a few of the many extras on<br />

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone<br />

spacious office/studio that gives options for<br />

those who require a dedicated work from home space<br />

or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.<br />

a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston.<br />

Karen Hennessy<br />

Mobile: 027 967 0186<br />

karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />

Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017<br />

As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to<br />

perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for<br />

keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with<br />

2 heat pumps.<br />

The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen<br />

room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with<br />

ladder access and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought<br />

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this<br />

www.flemington.co.nz<br />

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Bathroom trends in <strong>2023</strong><br />

Bathrooms are becoming a haven of comfort<br />

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focus on personal taste. There are several ways<br />

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Showers and tubs<br />

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enclosure can add your style by finishing<br />

it with beautiful wall tiles. However, a<br />

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bathroom while offering you the chance of<br />

a restorative long-hot soak after a hard day.<br />

Spa Impressions<br />

Taking care of yourself and having a<br />

relaxing and calming space is an important<br />

bathroom trend. Create a spa-like<br />

experience by having natural and subtle but<br />

decorative lighting, luxurious finishes, soft<br />

colours, plants and open shelving to store<br />

towels and bathroom amenities that can<br />

provide the ambience of a spa.<br />

Vanities<br />

Although white has been a popular and<br />

ongoing trend in bathrooms, <strong>2023</strong> is seeing<br />

more natural finishes incorporated. Wood<br />

is back! Wood is touted as the material for<br />

cabinets and vanities to achieve a warm<br />

and inviting bathroom. Another factor<br />

for your bathroom is being eco-friendly<br />

and sustainable. Perhaps think of using<br />

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baskets.<br />

Accents and Colour<br />

Some bathroom designs look to bold<br />

patterns and layering for texture and colour.<br />

Colour trends range from blue and green<br />

to warm peach and beige and neutral greys.<br />

All-white bathrooms or lighter tones are<br />

calming, but adding accents like wood<br />

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world. For more interest and creativity,<br />

textured and decorative tiles, larger-size<br />

tiles, and tiles made from natural products<br />

are popular. For example, the terrazzo style<br />

can introduce patterns to your bathroom<br />

walls. It is a composite material made with<br />

chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass or<br />

other materials combined with a binder.<br />

Often bathrooms have a mix and match of<br />

colours and patterns incorporated into the<br />

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Fixtures and fittings<br />

Brass and gold fixtures and fittings add a<br />

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while black fixtures contrast nicely with<br />

white or timber finishes.<br />

By adding a mix of finishes, colours,<br />

patterns and styles, you can achieve a<br />

space that functions as it needs to but also<br />

reflects your own style and provides an area<br />

promoting and enhancing your well-being.<br />

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THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES<br />

Thursday 13 <strong>April</strong><br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

3.15pm – 3.45pm<br />

3.30pm – 4.00pm<br />

5.00pm – 5.30pm<br />

Saturday 15 <strong>April</strong><br />

11.30am – <strong>12</strong>.00pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.45pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.30pm – 4.00pm<br />

72 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

42 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

16 O’Reilly Road, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

62 School Road, Tai Tapu<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

93a Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

20 Soar Terrace, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Hollard Crescent, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

176 Paige Place, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

18 Park Lane, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

83 Clausen avenue, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

7 Hollard Crescent, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

17 Bridge Street, Southbridge<br />

Property Brokers<br />

16 Rufus Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

60 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Street, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

81 Mary Ellen Street, Pegasus<br />

Tall Poppy – Anita & Ian Middleton<br />

43 Stonebridge Way, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

164 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

497 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

11.45am – <strong>12</strong>.15pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.00pm – <strong>12</strong>.30pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.15pm – <strong>12</strong>.45pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.15pm – <strong>12</strong>.45pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.15pm – <strong>12</strong>.45pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

<strong>12</strong>.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

53a Station Street, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

18 Park Lane, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

4 Wakeman Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

28 Brittan Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

9 Eversham Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

42 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

49 Dryden avenue, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

72 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

11 Corriedale Lane, West Melton<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

<strong>12</strong> Coutts Lane, West Melton<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

66 Brook Street, Southbridge<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

17 Goldney Close, Lincoln<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

16 O’Reilly Road, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

5702 West Coast Road, Springfield<br />

Property Brokers<br />

3/32 Seymour Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

5 Highworth Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

40B High Street, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

78 Brookside Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

36 Navy Loop, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2/14 Spring Place, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

28 Brookside Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.45pm<br />

2.00pm – 3.00pm<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

88 Jean archie Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

<strong>12</strong> Carston Street, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

477 Swamp Road, Burnham<br />

Property Brokers<br />

21 Cameron Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

4 Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

31 High Street, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

<strong>12</strong> Tapanui Place, Rollesotn<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

22 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

15 George Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

44 Lewis Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

21 Palladio avenue, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

48 andesite Drive, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

21 Carnaveron Drive, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

3 Kowhai Drive, Darfield<br />

Property Brokers<br />

52 Burnett Street, Oxford<br />

Tall Poppy – Anita & Ian Middleton<br />

43 Stonebridge Way, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

564 Trents Road, Prebbleton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />

16 Rufus Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

20 Soar Terrace, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

Sunday 16 <strong>April</strong><br />

10.30am – 11.00am<br />

10.30am – 11.00am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.15am – 11.45am<br />

11.15am – 11.45am<br />

11.30am – <strong>12</strong>.00pm<br />

19 Caulfield avenue, Halswell<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

34 Lennon Drive, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

1143 Goulds Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Biggles Place, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

20 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

6 Palladio avenue, Leeston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

32 Digby Place, Bromley<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Hollard Crescent, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

26 – 28 James Street, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Corriedale Lane, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

34a Centennial avenue, Riccarton<br />

Property Brokers<br />

<strong>12</strong>.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.15pm – 2.00pm<br />

14 McKenzie avenue, Southbridge<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

40 Blakes Road, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

27 Vitalia Crescent, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

117 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7a Jozecom Place, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

9 Julia Close, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

48 Raven Drive, Springston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

6 armil Place, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

600 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

51 Greendale Road, Darfield<br />

Property Brokers<br />

11 Church Street, Oxford<br />

Tall Poppy – Anita & Ian Middleton<br />

17 Fairfield Way, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

2.30pm – 3.00pm<br />

2.30pm – 3.00pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.15pm – 3.45pm<br />

3.15pm – 3.45pm<br />

16 Broomleigh Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

85 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

2/37 Wrights Road, addington<br />

Property Brokers<br />

62 School Road, Tai Tapu<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

23 Bridge Street, Southbridge<br />

Property Brokers<br />

4 Edwin Trent Drive, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

42 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

1 Finstock Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

139 Wards Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

36 Bradbury avenue, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

4 Zabeel Street, Lincoln<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

11.30am – <strong>12</strong>.00pm<br />

67 Manse Road, Leeston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

63 Cassidy avenue, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

3.15pm – 3.45pm<br />

16 Vitalia Crescent, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

CHECK OUT THE SELWYN TIMES PROPERTY DIRECTORY EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE BEST OF PROPERTY IN THE SELWYN DISTRICT<br />

For full details of all Open Homes, please contact the Real Estate companies directly<br />

RAY WHITE<br />

Rolleston 03 347 9988<br />

www.rwrolleston.co.nz<br />

West Melton 03 347 9933<br />

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz<br />

Lincoln 03 325 7299<br />

www.rwlincoln.co.nz<br />

ARIZTO - ANNA JAMES<br />

027 222 2742<br />

annajames.co.nz<br />

TALL POPPY - ANITA & IAN<br />

MIDDLETON<br />

022 151 2671<br />

tallpoppy.co.nz<br />

PROPERTY BROKERS<br />

www.propertybrokers.co.nz<br />

Rolleston 03 929 0306<br />

Darfield 03 975 4506<br />

Leeston 03 929 0306<br />

Lincoln 03 595 6954<br />

HARCOURTS<br />

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz<br />

Hornby 03 349 9919<br />

Rolleston 03 347 4711<br />

Lincoln 03 662 9933<br />

BAYLEYS<br />

www.bayleys.co.nz<br />

Rolleston +64 3 347 9949<br />

Darfield +64 3 9754559<br />

Leeston +64 3 324 3704<br />

Christchurch +64 3 375 4700


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