Selwyn_Times: May 17, 2023

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
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Planning
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sports and
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BUSTER THE Bulldog was
unleashed on 11,000 people
on Saturday night, and he
didn’t disappoint.
The special shaped hot
air balloon from the United
Kingdom was the star
attraction at the sold-out
Hororata Glow Festival.
Buster was joined by eight
other hot air balloons for a
spectacular night.
Said Hororata Community
Trust executive officer Cindy
Driscoll: “Here in Hororata,
we pride ourselves on creating
amazing experiences for
people.
“The Hororata Glow
Festival is no exception.
The vibe of the whole week
leading up to it was one of
excitement and to see all the
hard work pay off and have
11,000 happy people is just
the best feeling for all the
team involved.”
Buster was choreographed
with lighting, flame cannons,
sparklers and a rocking
soundtrack that had the
crowd dancing.
The festival enables the
Hororata community to
embark on its next project,
developing a community hub.
• By Daniel Alvey
WHERE DO you think Darfield’s
new multi-million dollar indoor
sport and recreation facility
should go?
That’s the question the district
council will be asking as part of
the Long Term Plan consultation.
District councillors voted to start
planning for the initial stage of an
indoor sport and recreation facility
in Darfield to be built in 2029.
The total build
cost of the facility
would be about
$15-25 million. The
yearly operating
cost, based on a
one-court facility,
is $150,000 per Denise
annum.
Kidd
District council
group manager of community
services and facilities Denise
Kidd said they know the
Malvern community wants to see
additional sports facilities.
“What we need to work out
now, with the community, is
where it would be located and
what services should be included,”
said Kidd.
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IN AUGUST we ran an
article about planned changes
to policing in the district.
Well known Lincoln
identity Lynn Townsend
was concerned about
cut backs he had become
aware of.
So we asked one of
Canterbury’s top police
bosses if the concerns had any
foundation.
He said: “There is no plan
to do anything to the Lincoln
station or anywhere in
Selwyn. There is no proposal,
there is nothing to see. We
talk about things, we talk
about the best things to do
with our staff. If there was
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• By Barry Clarke and
Daniel Alvey
POLICE HAVE revealed a
new staffing plan that involves
officers based 24 hours a day
at the district headquarters in
Rolleston.
They say it will mean more
police on the streets and accessibility
to communities.
But the trade-off for more
officers based at Rolleston appears
to be at the expense of the
Lincoln and Leeston stations.
Lincoln, once a three-officer
station, has been cut back to
one, with an emphasis on community
policing, and Leeston
goes from three to two. Darfield
remains a three-officer station.
Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker
said the new strategy was in
response to Selwyn’s growing
population.
“We want to ensure we are delivering
the best and most timely
service to our growing and
changing community. A 24/7
response model means more
coverage and more accessibility
for our communities,” she said.
Walker would not comment
on the cutbacks at the Lincoln
and Leeston stations.
But the New Zealand Police
Association, the police officers’
union, confirmed the new staffing
at the satellite stations. The
changes came into effect on May
1, though the Lincoln station
has been operating at one for
sometime.
NZPA president Chris Cahill
said some officers had expressed
concern about the changes, but
overall he believed they would
be good for the community.
There would be a review of the
changes in six months, involving
police staff and the community,
to ensure they were working, he
said.
Walker said the changes
include a 24/7 public safety team
made up of frontline response
officers based at the Rolleston
station.
Last Wednesday, police
responded to a ram-raid at Noel
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New police plan for district
PLAN: Rolleston Police Station will be trialing a 24/7
response model for the next six months.
Leeming in Rolleston Square,
arriving shortly after the breakin
at 2.20am. Police pursued the
offenders as they fled towards
Christchurch before abandoning
the pursuit.
Walker said the changes
would mean the needs of the
community were better met.
There will be no change to the
Rolleston station opening hours.
The front counter will be open
to the public from Monday to
Friday, between 8am and 4pm.
District councillors were given
a confidential briefing on the
changes.
Councillor Grant Miller,
whose Springs Ward covers
Lincoln, said while he was happy
to see 24-hour policing, he was
concerned about what effect
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taking staff from other police
stations would have on those
communities.
“The current Lincoln police
do really well, they get out and
are visible walking the beat and
known by the wider community,
and whether this 24/7 (model)
becomes more of a car-based
service responding to incidents
rather than active policing we
will have to see,” he said.
“It is a trial, let’s see how it
goes, I hope it goes really well. I
will certainly be keeping my eye
on Lincoln’s requirements.”
Walker said the changes were
needed given the big population
growth in recent years and a
significant change in demographics.
Mayor Sam Broughton was
happy to see the police adapting
its services.
“The 24-7 policing trial is a
huge improvement and will
increase the responsiveness of
police and bring better safety to
Leeston, Lincoln Rolleston, and
surrounding areas,” he said.
NEWS 3
In Brief
ONE CASE OF MALARIA
RECORDED IN DISTRICT
One case of malaria was notified
in Selwyn for the month of April.
Canterbury Medical Officer of
Health Dr Ramon Pink said the
patient contracted the disease
overseas. In Canterbury, there
had been two cases of the
mosquito-borne parasite notified
in 2022, one in 2021, one in
2020, and two in 2019. “There
are no Anopheles species of
mosquitoes in New Zealand, so
there is no risk of local mosquitoborne
transmission,” Pink said.
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The vacant freehold sites for sale
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NEWS
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Intersection
closure on
hold; threat
of legal action
• By Daniel Alvey
THE THREAT of legal action
has put the proposed closure of a
Tai Tapu intersection on hold.
District council staff
recommended Perymans Rd be
closed at the intersection with
State Highway 75. It would mean
residents and other motorists
would have to use Lincoln-Tai
Tapu Rd instead to get to State
Highway 75.
But the council’s transport and
infrastructure committee has decided
to put the staff recommendation
on hold for three months,
until more quantitative data for
the closure is provided.
It came after Perrymans Rd
resident John Ryan addressed
the committee where he outlined
his concerns with how the public
consultation over the closure
was conducted. Ryan claimed
questions to the public were
“manipulative”.
He said if the district council
signed off on the current proposal,
he would take legal action.
“It (the report) stated that
28 people do not have any
opposition. The term do not
have any opposition is not taken
kindly because I believe this is
almost manipulative wording.
The use of double negatives is
not appreciated,” Ryan told the
committee.
Springs Ward councillor Grant
Miller proposed a solution, where
the road would be sealed and a
trial would be held for six months
with the intersection remaining
open to gather data.
“I have proposed the amendment
in an attempt to provide a
way forward because I perceive
the staff suggestion is going to
lead us into a pathway of litiga-
Lincoln High School students are “super excited” to be presenting the school’s
biennial production, said head of department drama Sandra McLean. Dress
rehearsals have started for Chicago – High School Edition, to stage at the school’s
hall on June 14-17. Pictured is Roxie Hart, played in this scene by Emma Moore,
announcing she is going to have a baby. McLean said students were enjoying the
acting challenge of their characters putting on personas to try and outsmart each
other. “Chicago has great musical numbers and often dark humour.” Bookings for
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tion and delays,” Miller said.
Regardless of the decision for
the intersection, the last 500m of
Perymans Rd is being sealed.
District council district group
manager for infrastructure and
property Murray Washington
said any sealing would be after
winter, giving council staff time
to gather more evidence.
“Sealing of the road would
likely happen September/
October,” Washington told
the committee.
He said it was agreed that
work would not proceed until
the district council receives a
further, comprehensive report
with additional detail to enable
it to make a good decision on the
future of the intersection.
“The future report will contain
a full assessment of the safety
of the current intersection,
inclusive of all crash data, vehicle
movement data, consideration
for and of local agricultural
activity, suggested improvements
and treatments, a summary of
associated costs, communications
with Waka Kotahi, and Waka
Kotahi’s position on financial
support contributions.”
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Wednesday May 17 2023 Selwyn Times
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NEWS 5
Te Ara Ātea to get symbols, digital
signage – but no ‘library’ in name
• By Daniel Alvey
TE ARA ĀTEA will not get a
name change to include the word
‘library’.
District councillors made the
decision at a community services
committee meeting where a staff
report instead recommended
adding internationallyrecognised
symbols, including
one for ‘library’, to the front
doors.
“This isn’t a discussion about
the name of the building – it
is about signage,” Mayor Sam
Broughton told the meeting.
“So where is the appropriate
place to put signage on our
beautiful Te Ara Ātea.”
The Rolleston Residents
Association has led the call to
include ‘library’ under Te Ara
Ātea’s signage. The Selwyn Times
has received a large amount of
feedback from residents on both
sides of the debate.
As well as the symbols, 24/7
digital displays, showing the
services and activities at Te
Ara Ātea, will be placed in the
Tennyson St windows and face
the road.
The symbols and digital
SERVICES:
The word
library
will not
be added
to the Te
Ara Ātea
signage but
the symbol
(inset) for
library will
be put on
a sign at
the front
entrance.
displays are set to be added to
the building before the end of
next month.
Rolleston Ward district
councillor Sophie McInnes said
adding library to
the name would
not be accurate
as Te Ara Ātea is
not just a library
but offers other
Sophie
McInnes
services too, such
as a cafe, play
and study areas,
meeting rooms,
and outdoor spaces.
Its name was gifted by Te
Taumutu Rūnanga in 2018. Te
Ara Ātea can be translated as the
trails to the world, the pathway
into space, the unobstructed
trail.
Springs Ward district
councillor Debra Hasson said
when names are gifted to
public facilities by Māori more
needs to be done to inform the
community what they mean.
“I understand that there will
be a story, but it’s important that
the community understand the
narrative of the story.”
McInnes said the story of the
name can be found online and
inside the building. The story
behind the name describes the
facility as “the unobstructed trail
to the world and beyond”.
Some district councillors
suggested ‘library’ could be
added to the
front doors next
to the planned
symbols.
Springs Ward
councillor
Grant Miller
Debra
Hasson
said adding the
word library to
the front door
display should be
a simple decision.
But instead, he said the debate
had turned into “a mountain out
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of a molehill”.
“By adding a small library
word I don’t think, in my view, it
diminishes the name at all. Why
wouldn’t we put a small sign
saying library on it if that’s what
the community
wants?” Miller
said.
He said there
had been “little
confusion in
the community
over the building
being a library”.
Rolleston
Jens
Christensen
Residents Association vice chair
Jens Christensen, who criticised
the district council staff report
and claimed it lacked detail, said
it was not clear if the proposed
changes would be accepted by
the community.
“Who knows, we have got to
hope so,” Christensen said.
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NEWS 7
‘They smell bad and leach excrement’
• By Susan Sandys
GRASS VERGES on a Darfield
street have become truck stops
for vehicles leaking stock effluent
and ruining grass.
A Clinton St resident told
councillors about her concerns
at district council Annual Plan
hearings last week.
Wendy Thompson lives next
door to the Darfield Hotel. She
said the grass verge on Clinton
St adjacent to the hotel car park
had become “tatty and potholed”
over several years, from truck
drivers parking there day
and night.
“Many of these heavy
transport vehicles are livestock
trucks, which smell bad and
leach excrement while they
are parked overnight,” she told
councillors.
Trucks parked along the street
as well. They had started causing
the same issues down the road
from her house, in front of
Almond Park playground.
“Not what I think anyone
would expect next to a playground
or in any residential
street,” Thompson said.
Thompson said she had been
told by district council staff there
was no way of preventing large
trucks parking in the area.
She believed funds could be
made available in existing budgets
for the 2023/24 annual plan.
She pointed to two solutions, being
to plant trees on the verges so
trucks could not park there, and
restricting heavy vehicles from
parking on Clinton St by way of
a resolution in accordance with
the district council’s Traffic and
Parking Bylaw.
Councillor Sophie McInnes
asked Thompson how residents
of Clinton St would feel if parking
for heavy trucks was formalised
and sealed on the street.
“We have this issue in Rolleston
as well, they are parking on top of all
our footpaths because we struggle to
provide somewhere for them to go,”
McInnes said.
Thompson responded that
would not solve the odour issues.
She included photos in her
submission, including two trucks
parked on the grass verge in
Clinton St. They were a UCT and
Northern Southland Transport
vehicle.
A UCT manager told the
Selwyn Times one of their drivers
parking there would have been
“a bit of a one-off.”
Its drivers did not regularly go
through Darfield, but if they did
and needed to stop at the hotel,
they may park on a grass verge
to ensure their unit was not an
obstruction to motorists.
“It’s definitely not the sort of
thing we want to go and do all
the time,” he said.
The company had not received
any complaints about its trucks
parking on the street.
Northern Southland Transport
general manager Mark Hollis
said he also was not personally
aware of his company having
received any complaints.
Parking on a grass verge would
normally be a last resort.
“We have yards or gravel areas
where we normally park,” Hollis
said.
Thompson was one of 16 people,
from 112 submitters, who
spoke to their submissions at the
Annual Plan hearing.
Mayor Sam Broughton told
her councillors would get advice
from staff prior to making a
decision.
The district council will adopt
the 2023/24 annual plan on
June 28.
ANNUAL PLAN
HEARING: Wendy
Thompson (left)
addresses district
councillors about the
damage caused by
trucks on her street in
Darfield. The companies’
managers say parking
on the grass verge on
Clinton St is not normal
procedure for UCT or
Northern Southland
Transport.
New sports and rec centre to cost $15-25m
• From page 1
“That is the aim of this
consultation phase, to talk to the
community about those things
and come back with some more
specific options in the Long
Term Plan, reflecting what the
community wants,” Kidd said.
At this stage, there are no plans
to have a pool included in the
development, but there will be a
land provision for further aquatics
development on site.
While visitor numbers at the
current Darfield pool were down,
it is expected there will be a
greater need in the future. In the
2022/23 season, the Darfield pool
had 10,439 visits. This was about a
15 per cent reduction on previous
seasons, which was largely
attributed to a pool pump fire that
resulted in the learners’ pool area
being closed for most of March.
Selwyn Swim School operated
over the summer, with 180 bookings.
Planning is under way for
a significant increase in lesson
allocation for the 2023/24 season
to meet the increased demand.
The pool is getting a number of
improvements before next season
including a hydroslide installed,
a new water heating system, water
features for the toddler pool,
and new grandstand seating.
Consultation of the Long Term
Plan will open in the fist half of
next year.
• Consultation on Sheffield
pool, page 9
UPGRADE: An artist’s
impression of the new-look
Darfield Swimming Pool,
part of upgrades to sports
and recreation facilities in
the area.
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Waitaha/Canterbury’s seas will continue to rise as
greenhouse gas emissions increase and the earth’s climate
warms, up to 80 cm higher by the end of the century.
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Well things are steaming along with our new villa build, despite April’s
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• By Daniel Alvey
THE SHEFFIELD Memorial
Pool will not close yet, despite
its $500,000 repair bill.
District councillors decided
not to take up the option to
close the pool and will instead
consult with the community
on its future as part of the next
Long Term Plan.
The closure was debated
at the community services
committee meeting after a staff
report was tabled on the state of
the district’s
community
pools.
The report
estimated
Sheffield pool
will need
$500,000 in
repairs before
the summer
of 2025.
Three
key areas
of concern were raised in the
report. The pool tub appears
to be leaking, there is flooding
risk around the driveway area,
and the pergola at the site has
structural issues.
District council head of sport
and recreation and author of
the report, James Richmond,
said the 70-year-old pool has
past its life expectancy.
Rolleston Ward district
councillor Sophie McInnes
said undertaking the expensive
repairs would take money away
from other planned upgrades in
the district.
“Sheffield pool is under four
different titles, the council
only owns part of the land it
sits on. The flood risk is real
and is increasing . . . the cost
of renovation is pretty high
already . . . and I’d be surprised
if it didn’t increase to a million,”
McInnes said.
“To be honest, renovating
Sheffield pool
would be
detrimental
to a Darfield
facility.
“I can accept
that Sheffield
loves and
appreciates its
70-year-old
pool but it’s
almost a wee
bit of exceptionalism to expect
it will continue forever.”
McInnes said Springfield
School also has a pool and
is only a 10min drive from
Sheffield.
District councillors also
raised the option of building
a new pool at Sheffield School.
The $70,000 a year currently
used to run Sheffield Memorial
Pool could then be given to the
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school to help it build the new
pool.
Mayor Sam Broughton and
Richmond visited the school
earlier this year to discuss the
future of the Sheffield pool.
When asked about a potential
new pool, principal Nigel
Easson said he would discuss
the idea with the school
community and board before
commenting.
But he said the Sheffield
pool is a vital asset to the
community. He estimated it is
used about 2000 times a season
by pupils.
The report also highlighted
issues with the Killinchy Pool,
near Leeston.
It is run by volunteers but
there are not enough of them to
operate it effectively.
“This has led to decreased
testing proficiency and a lack
of clear corrective actions,” the
report stated.
“Over the 2022/23 summer
season, there were seven
occasions where the pool water
was outside of the NZ standards
and no clear corrective actions
were recorded.”
The report stated the pool had
about 80 visits last summer but
the lack of volunteers means it
may not be able to open next
season.
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Pool won’t close despite $500k repair bill
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Richmond
Sophie
McInnes
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Mum and son on a
mission to clean up
• By Daniel Alvey
A LINCOLN mother and son are
cleaning up their township one
rubbish bag at a time.
Audrey Ross and son Liam,
8, have been picking up rubbish
near the Liffey Stream and
surrounding picnic areas after
they noticed how much was
being dumped there.
“When we got home, he asked
if we could do a rubbish run so
we went out and filled a rubbish
bag. It was almost so heavy we
couldn’t carry it home,” Ross
said.
She said the parks and reserves
around Lincoln are a “gem” and
need to be protected.
“Some of the rubbish we found
was 50m away from a rubbish
bin.”
She said it was disappointing to
go back to the same areas and see
more rubbish.
Following their initial cleanup,
Liam became interested in
starting a rubbish collection
group. While nothing has been
officially set up, Ross put a call
for help out on the Lincoln
Facebook page and a number of
people turned up to help.
The district council told Ross
WASTE: Liam Ross, 8, with the rubbish he found while
cleaning up around the Liffey Stream with his mum Audrey
Ross (left).
it will provide rubbish bags and
gloves and take some of the waste
away. “I’d like to do it once a
month – and a bigger clean-up
every six months.”
Ross hopes sharing her
experiences with the community
will inspire others to grab a bag
and pick up rubbish in their
neighbourhood.
“You don’t have to wait for me
to tell you to do something, just
grab a rubbish (bag) and get out
there.” As a single mum, Ross is
always looking to get Liam out
and about and give him different
experiences.
On their outings, they have
found all sorts of rubbish items,
but particularly cans, bottles and
food wrappers.
And the weirdest piece of
rubbish they have found? Some
old lacy underwear.
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PINOT:
Amalia
Bernardes
Borssato
with some
of the wine
tasters at
their sensory
booths.
No shortage of
volunteers for
wine tasting
• By Susan Sandys
LINCOLN University
researcher Amalia Bernardes
Borssato had no difficulty
recruiting volunteers for a wine
tasting experiment.
After advertising on social
media, the international
postgraduate student from Brazil
was flooded with texts and emails
from people keen to sign up.
“Wine is a product wellappreciated,
especially here in
New Zealand,” she said.
Bernardes Borssato
acknowledged many were enticed
by the prospect of free wine,
despite the brief being to sip and
spit – not sip and drink.
“Many people said that: ‘Why
not? Free wine, of course’.”
Her goal was to recruit 100
volunteers. In the end she
squeezed in an extra four and
still turned away about 20 people.
The 104 wine-lovers were aged
18 to over 60. Their job was to
participate in a 25min wine
tasting session.
Bernardes Borssato set up
eight “sensory booths” where
participants smelled and took
sips from five opaque black
glasses, each with 25ml of pinot
noir. Between each glass, they
would have water and a cracker
to clean their palette.
Bernardes Borssato made the
five wines herself, growing the
grapes at the university vineyard,
then crushing them with a hand
tool and fermenting them in
buckets before distilling the wine
into bottles.
Participants were asked to
rate how much they liked each
sample and describe the aroma
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and flavour, choosing from
descriptors such as unripe fruit,
stalky, grassy, green, fresh, dried
herbs and earthy.
The research aims to determine
the what level of pinot noir grape
stems in the fermentation process
is favourable to consumers and
was part of Bernardes Borssato’s
PhD in wine science.
Among the tasters was dairy
farm worker Tim Lesage, 34,
from Darfield.
Originally from France,
Lesage jumped at the chance to
participate.
He said he was not tempted to
drink the wine, but instead stuck
to the experiment brief of sipping
and spitting.
“I think it’s nice you can give
your advice how you are feeling
about the different flavours,”
Lesage said.
A FORMER British army nurse
is set to take over as the new
district council chief executive.
Sharon Mason is due to start
her role on July 31 and will
replace retiring chief
executive David Ward.
Ward has held the top
role for 10 years.
Mason has more than
20 years leadership
experience in the local
government, health and
not-for-profit sectors.
Her past roles include
chief executive of Buller District
Council and Clutha Health First.
Originally from the United
Kingdom, she was a registered
nurse and joined Queen
Alexandra’s Royal Army
Nursing Corps as a nursing
officer.
Mason said she
understands the “nuances”
of working in partnership
with central government,
boards, elected members,
mana whenua and district
council staff.
“I’m really looking forward
to starting my role with Selwyn
Wednesday May 17 2023 Selwyn Times
Sharon
Mason ​
David Ward
NEWS 13
District council
appoints new
chief executive
District Council and bringing
my style and brand of leadership
to the district,” Mason said.
“It is a privilege to take
over from David Ward whose
leadership has ensured
the council is in a strong
position.
“I want to support the
council to continue to
be a great place to work
while delivering on
the expectations of the
community.”
The appointment follows
a rigorous three-month process,
which attracted a large number
of high calibre applicants, Mayor
Sam Broughton said.
“We had many very
strong candidates
apply for the role and
councillors and I am
looking forward to
welcoming Sharon and
the continued energy she
will bring to our council,”
Broughton said.
“We have a lot of
opportunities in the district and
believe Sharon will build on the
great work already under way.”
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Rosie the “boisterous” one-year-old American bulldog
cross was rehomed by the district council after it
posted a photo on its Facebook page last week. “Cute”,
“gorgeous” and “beautiful” were some of the words
commenters used to describe her as they hoped she
would soon find her fur-ever home. “Rosie was with us
for 12 days before being rehomed to an experienced
dog owner in the Waimakaririri district, as she had
remained unclaimed by any previous owner,” said an
animal control team spokesperson. The district council
had rehomed six dogs since July 1 last year. This was “a
little higher” that the previous year. “Though that’s not
unexpected, given the growing number of dogs in the
district.”
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When I moved in to Rolleston
20-plus years ago I didn’t know
that I moved into a dictatorship
council area called the Selwyn
District. The mayor and his
cohorts won’t listen to their
subjects when it comes to calling
the (Te Ara Ātea) library a library.
We all know what happens to
dictatorships – they get voted out.
When will they realise who pays
their wages?
– Wayne Williams
Rolleston
I am very disappointed with
the district council’s policy over
the Rolleston library. I agree this
magnificent building is for other
uses, not just a library. Surely, as
we are a multicultural society,
district councillors should be
more open-minded and listen to
public discussion on this matter.
I am aware that the name Te
Ara Ātea has been gifted by the
local iwi. Surely ‘Te Ara Ātea
Rolleston library’ could be named
like Waka Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency. We, who have been born
in Aotearoa New Zealand, have
had to accept all the new changes
brought about by government
agencies, so surely respect us and
put both Māori and English in
the signage of all facilities.
– Jan Cockeram
Rolleston
We want to hear your views
on the issues affecting life
in Selwyn
Send emails to:
barry@starmedia.kiwi
Regarding the letter last
week from Lincoln’s Andrew
Tab (Selwyn Times, May 10,
Close call on roads), we here
in Leeston have the same
problem.
Wednesday May 17 2023 Selwyn Times
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Library decision disappoints
CLARITY: Residents want the word ‘library’ added to the
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Hilary Barry to host
spectactular night
Selwyn District Council is delighted to announce that renowned TV presenter,
Hilary Barry will be the master of ceremonies (MC) at the upcoming Selwyn
Awards Gala Dinner on 5 August.
Hilary is one of New Zealand’s most recognised reporters and currently hosts
Seven Sharp with Jeremy Wells.
Group Manager Community Services and Facilities Denise Kidd says the
Council is excited to welcome Hilary to Rolleston for the district’s highly
anticipated celebration.
“The Selwyn Awards are a special opportunity to recognise outstanding local
people and organisations doing great things in our community. We’re delighted
that Hilary will be there to keep the night flowing and energize the crowd. It’s sure
to be a spectacular night.”
In addition to her television roles, Hilary is a polished MC and public speaker.
She began her career in the Wairarapa as a radio reporter before moving to
Christchurch in the 1990s to take up a role at TV3. She then relocated to Auckland
as a reporter and presenter on 3 News, before becoming a TV3 news anchor. Hilary
now hosts Seven Sharp on TVNZ.
There is still time to submit an application or nominate someone for the Selwyn
Awards before they close on 31 May. Awards will be presented for Young Achievers,
Start-Up Business, Arts and Culture, Sports Leadership, Tourism, Environment
and Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Resilience, Community
Volunteering, Heritage and People’s Choice.
Applications can be made online at selwynawards.co.nz
The Awards Gala Awards Dinner will be held at the Selwyn Sports Centre on
5 August. Tickets go on sale from 1 June.
International visitors served slice of Selwyn
Hundreds of international tourism operators were treated to a taste of the delights of
Selwyn last week.
Visitors from over 300 tourism companies from around the world got a chance to
experience Selwyn at the TRENZ conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch last week.
Back in Canterbury for the first time in 17 years, the prestigious tourism event offered
Selwyn businesses a chance to promote the district to over 1500 event attendees
from 25 different countries.
The Council and tourism businesses in Selwyn combined to host a stall at the
conference. They also hosted morning tea for the guests during one morning of the
four-day event, where attendees were able to sample Taste Selwyn dishes made
with fresh Selwyn ingredients, while learning more about the district and tourism
destinations on offer.
They also worked together to host a day out in Selwyn where companies were able
to experience some of what the district has to offer, from hot air ballooning and jet
boating to hearing from food producers and accommodation.
Being at the event helped make some great connections and saw many companies
committing to bring new visitors to Selwyn, Council Head of Community & Economic
Development Clare Quirke says.
“We were absolutely blown away by the
positive comments and every single buyer
we talked to said they were looking to bring
people to Selwyn. We spoke to people from
Finland, Thailand, Canada, across Europe
and other parts of the world. They were
excited because they are always looking for
new products and for a point of difference
to other operators.”
New Chief
Executive
Appointed
The Council has appointed
Sharon Mason as their new Chief
Executive. Sharon comes with
over twenty years of leadership
experience in local government,
health and not-for-profit sectors.
The appointment follows a
rigorous process over the past
three months which attracted
a large number of high calibre
applicants.
Mayor Sam Broughton says he is
excited to have Sharon join the
leadership for the district. “We
had many very strong candidates apply for the role, and Councillors and I are
looking forward to welcoming Sharon and the continued energy she will bring
to our Council. We have a lot of opportunities in the district and believe Sharon
will build on the great work already underway.”
Sharon’s past leadership roles have included being the CEO of Buller District
Council, CEO of Clutha Health First and Executive Director Provider Services,
Hawkes Bay DHB. Originally from the UK, Sharon started her career as a
registered nurse joining the Queen Alexander Royal Army Nursing Corps as a
nursing officer.
Sharon comes with a diverse range of experiences and understands the
nuances of working successfully in partnership with Central government,
boards, elected members, mana whenua and staff to create a shared purpose
and strong trusted links.
“I’m really looking forward to starting my role with the Selwyn District Council
and bringing my style and brand of leadership to the district. It is a privilege
to take over from David Ward whose leadership has ensured the council is in a
strong position. I want to support the Council to continue to be a great place to
work while delivering on the expectations of the community,” she says.
Sam concluded by saying he is “looking forward to introducing Sharon to our
community and have her meet the great people that make our district tick and
call Selwyn home.”
Sharon will commence her role on Monday 31 July and will take over from
incumbent CEO David Ward who is retiring after 10 years in the role.
Changes to building consent applications
Change is coming up for those homeowners who are applying for a consent to
build on land that is still going through subdivision consent process.
From 6 June onwards, homeowners building on a newly subdivided land will
be able to apply for a building consent only after the developer has received
Council’s final approval that any of the outstanding conditions of their
subdivision resource consent have been complied with. The latter is known as
‘section 224(c) certificate’.
“We are changing the process to ensure all the subdivision consent
requirements, in particular in regards to mitigating any natural hazards, are
met before the building consent is issued”, says Tim Harris, Group Manager
Development and Growth.
“Processing a subdivision consent is a complex matter that requires the
Council to make a number of significant decisions, in particular in regards
to what natural hazards, such as flooding, may affect the land, how the
subdivision may impact surrounding land and infrastructure, and how all of
this should be mitigated.”
Following on from the cyclone Gabrielle and the general increased frequency
of severe weather and flooding events due to climate change, there is
heightened concern about building on flood-prone land.
“We are also seeing an increase in the number of subdivisions occurring in
areas affected by natural hazards. Our Council has decided to help address
this by changing its approach to managing consents. A number of other
councils are already doing this, so it’s not new”, says Tim Harris.
“It is also about providing certainty to landowners of any conditions and
requirements on building on the land that may be imposed as part of the
subdivision process.”
There will be some exceptions on a case-by-case basis, conditional on early
engagement between the developers and the Council’s building, planning and
infrastructure teams reaching agreement on specific conditions.
For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/building.
Council Call
SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)
TE ARA ĀTEA
56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Ph 347 2880
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Notices
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has applied to vary the conditions of its on licence. Objections to this application are open until
2 June. For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.
COUNCILLOR CATCH UPS – ROLLESTON
You can catch up with your Rolleston Ward Councillors face to face every Tuesday at Te Ara Ātea.
The Councillors will be hosting a drop-in session 4-6pm on Tuesdays for residents to meet and
have a chat about what’s important to you about Selwyn and how the Council can help.
All Selwyn District Councillors can also be contacted directly by email and phone and you can find
the contact details for your local Councillor at selwyn.govt.nz/your-council.
DOG MICROCHIPPING
This free monthly service is available on Friday 19 May at:
· Leeston Library and Service Centre, 9–9.30am
· Lincoln Library and Service Centre, 9–9.30am
· Rolleston Council Offices, 11–11.30am
· Darfield Library and Service Centre — no clinic this time.
If your dog was first registered after 30 June 2006 and is not a working dog, the law requires them
to be microchipped.
· Clinics last for 30 minutes.
· Rolleston venue is Norman Kirk Drive.
· Microchipping will not take place if wet.
· Clinics in Darfield and Leeston are alternated monthly.
Any questions regarding microchipping, please contact Animal Control on 0800 SELWYN 735 996.
Meetings
Public Forums: Council and Malvern Community Board meetings are open to the public. Time is
available at the start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese
Davel or Bernadette Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the
meeting, by emailing meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz.
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETINGS
Council Meeting*
Wednesday 17 May 1pm Council Rolleston Offices
Malvern Community Board
Monday 22 May 4.30pm Sheffield Hall
Planning and Climate Change Committee*
Wednesday 24 May 10am Council
Rolleston Offices
Finance & Performance Committee*
Wednesday 24 May 1pm Council Rolleston Offices
Draft Annual Plan Deliberations*
Wednesday 31 May 9am Council
Rolleston Offices
* Livestreamed on the Council website and
YouTube channel
Springston Associated Sports
Committee (Inc.) — Special General Meeting
Wednesday 17 May 7.30pm Errol Tweedy Pavilion,
Springston Reserve
This meeting is to approve a modified constitution
to allow a new body Springston Community and
Associated Sports Committee, to replace the
Springston Community Committee, which will be
discharged on 30 June 2023. The new committee
would represent the Springston community and
continue to operate the Associated Sports’ Bar. Any
member of the community or associated
sports clubs may inspect the draft revised
constitution and attend the meeting. The draft
constitution can be obtained from the Chairman
of the Committee, Dr Rupert Tipples by email to
tipples49@outlook.com.
Priority give way controls are in place for maintenance on
Whitecliffs Road between SH77 and Cass Street. Traffic
lights are in place for maintenance on Telegraph Road
between Grange Road and Courtenay Road and on Two
Chain Road near the Wards Road intersection. Please take
care around work sites and follow site signage. Follow the
QR code with this story for a map of these works, or view
our road closures map at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures.
Event Guide
Friday 19 May
Children’s Book and Board Games Club
Leeston Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Head along to Leeston Library every Friday afternoon
to share your latest reading adventures, play board
games and enjoy some fun crafts. Free.
Bookings not required.
Friday 19 May
Cubing Club
Lincoln Library, 3.30 - 5pm
Stretch your brain at our drop-in Cubing Club at
Lincoln Library. Suitable for ages 10 and over. Bring
your own cube or challenge yourself with one of ours.
Fortnightly on Friday. Free, bookings not required.
Saturday 20 May
Leading Learners Teenage Driving Course
Wigram Air Base, 8am – 2.30pm
Leading Learners is a driving course for Selwyn
teenagers and their caregivers. Taught by a team
of qualified driving instructors, this half-day event,
offers practical hands-on experience that provides an
opportunity to undertake supervised driving practice.
The learner must have a current New Zealand learner
licence that they’ve held for at least three months, and
around 40 hours of driving experience. Caregivers
must be present, and provide a car that the learner
has driven before.
$50, bookings essential at selwyn.govt.nz/events
Wednesday 24 May
Volunteering 101
Rolleston Community Centre, 5.30 - 7pm
This workshop is designed for board members,
managers or member-based groups to provide
your organisation with key ideas and strategies for
building a volunteer toolkit. The session will consider
thought leadership around volunteering policy,
volunteer succession planning, and how to make
the volunteer journey a rewarding experience for all.
Free, bookings essential at selwyn.govt.nz/events
Thursday 25 May
Nutrients, Nutrition, Mental Health
Te Ara Ātea, 7 - 9pm
In conjunction with Taste Selwyn and presented by
the Mental Health Education & Resource Centre,
learn about the science of how diet is linked to
mental health and why micronutrients could be the
answer. Selwyn producers will be there to talk about
the nutrients of some amazing local products. Free,
bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events
Are you and your family prepared for an
EMERGENCY?
Download the ‘Are you Ready?’ booklet from
selwyn.govt.nz/areyouready,
or pick up a copy from the Council Rolleston
offices or Libraries to get started.
Applications
closing soon!
The awards are free to enter
and businesses, groups
or individuals can enter
themselves. Nominations
are also welcome.
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SPORT 19
Waihora aim to extend
streak to five in a row
• By Jaime Cunningham
WAIHORA ARE looking to
add to their four-game winning
streak when they take on
Methven on Saturday.
Waihora dominated winless
Woodend, turning a 22-3
halftime lead into a 48-3 win,
in round 6 and taking another
step towards the Luisetti Seeds
Combined Country competition
play-offs next month.
Flanker Geoff Beaumont
scored a hat trick for Waihora,
adding to the five tries he scored
against Springston in round 5.
Waihora head coach Ross
Soper said they took a while to
get going but had a strong second
half, which bumped up their
points differential.
“It was one of those games
where I rested a few players, so
the connections were a bit new,”
he said.
“But things clicked eventually,
and we scored a few tries at the
end of the second half, which
made the score look a bit better.”
Although Waihora went
down to unbeaten Ashburton
Celtic 19-17 in round 2, Soper
said the result motivates the
Magpies each week. Since the
loss, Waihora have won their last
five games, the last three by 24
points or more. They now hold
the best points differential in the
competition with 127.
Waihora were relentless on
defense, keeping Woodend
scoreless.
“This group has always had a
good defensive line, it’s been a
massive focus for us this year.”
With their remaining games
against Methven, Hurunui and
West Melton, Soper said the
depth of the playing squad will
be key going into the big matchups.
STRONG: Waihora Lock Heiko van Zweiten charges down
the sideline during their 48-3 win over Woodend.
PHOTOS: SMR EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
“We’re in a great position to
make 6 or 7 changes and still
win,” he said.
“I have confidence in any of
the players.”
In other games, Prebbleton
took home both the Hayden Kerr
Memorial Trophy and the Murray
Cooper Shield after beating
TRIES: Flanker Geoff Beaumont scored a hat-trick for
Waihora against Woodend.
Lincoln-Rolleston 42-10.
The Penguins now sit three
points clear of Ashley in pool A,
while Lincoln-Rolleston have just
seven points. Prebbleton have a
big match on Saturday, with the
top spot in pool A up for grabs
when they host Ashley.
After a slow start to the competition,
in-form Darfield have a
chance of making the semi-finals
next month after their 42-24 win
over Oxford.
Sitting on 22 points alongside
Saracens and Kaiapoi, Darfield
will need to win their three
remaining games, starting with
the clash against Saracens on
Saturday.
Lincoln-Rolleston host Hornby
in round 7 and will rate their
chances of a win at home after
four loses on the trot.
In pool B, Southbridge have
bragging rights over West
Melton after their 38-32 win.
A late fight back in the second
half by West Melton was still
not enough for the fifth-placed
side – who are now out of the
playoffs. West Melton will travel
to Culverden in round 7 to play
Hurunui, while Southbridge take
on Ohoka at Mandeville.
After leading Ashburton Celtic
22-14 at halftime, Springston
looked set to record the upset of
the season at the weekend. However,
a scoreless second half saw
Springston suffer their fifth loss
of the season 40-22. They play
Woodend on Saturday, who are
at the bottom of pool B on three
points alongside Springston.
Round 6 results:
Pool A: Darfield 42,
Oxford 24; Prebbleton 42,
Lincoln-Rolleston 10; Rakaia
25, Saracens 21; Southern
41, Hornby 7; Ashley 23,
Kaiapoi 23.
Points: Prebbleton 27,
Ashley 24, Kaiapoi 22,
Saracens 22, Darfield 22,
Southern 15, Rakaia 11,
Lincoln-Rolleston 7, Oxford
6, Hornby 5.
Pool B: Waihora 48,
Woodend 3; Southbridge
38, West Melton 32;
Methven 38, Ohoka 34;
Glenmark Cheviot 29,
Hurunui 5; Ashburton Celtic
40, Springston 22.
Points: Ashburton Celtic
29, Waihora 26, Methven
23, Glenmark Cheviot 22,
West Melton 18, Ohoka 14,
Southbridge 14, Hurunui 12,
Springston 3, Woodend 3.
•Selwyn Schools first XV and
Rolleston club day, page 21
Focus on the future at Lincoln
BAD RUN: Lincoln-Rolleston’s
struggles due to a lack of
players continued over the
weekend when they lost 42-10
to Prebbleton. PHOTO: JONES
PHOTOGRAPHY
• By Jaime Cunningham
LINCOLN HAS decided to
try and build its rugby future
by employing a development
officer.
The club’s first division team
merged with Rolleston for this
season after a player drain due
to injury and defections.
The merger has proved
unsuccessful so far, with just
one win from six matches in
the Luisetti Combined Country
competition. The team was
thumped 42-10 by Prebbleton
on Saturday and face bottomplaced
Hornby in pool A this
weekend. In the past, it would
have been a walkover for
Lincoln, but not so in 2023.
Lincoln club president
Corran Pywell said the club
expects to be advertising
for a rugby development
officer soon. The role involves
recruiting players, coaches and
managers for the club’s teams,
including division 1. Pywell
also confirmed Lincoln will not
be part of a combined set up
next year. He said it was always
the intention the merger with
Rolleston would be for one
season only.
“It’s been a bit of a process,
bridging the gap. Last year
was an end of an era, and next
season will hopefully be the
start of a new era for us,” he
said.
When the Selwyn Times
revealed the merger in
February, Rolleston president
Nicky Ruki said the combined
side would last a lot longer
than a season, which would
enable the club to bring players
through the grades over time
until it was ready to field a stand
alone division 1 side again.
Said Ruki: “We’re working
with our players and looking at
recruiting more to try go alone
again.”
Rolleston has also discussed
hiring a rugby development
officer, but there were challenges
funding the position, she said.
Pywell expects “three to
four” players to return to the
division 1 squad from medical
operations and OE trips next
season, alongside several colts
players moving up to the grade.
Rolleston has no colts’ teams
this year, but Ruki said a focus
is on ensuring their large
under-16 and under-18 teams
stay with the club in the future.
“They have really good
coaches and managers who are
keen to stay with the team,” she
said.
Rolleston is expected to field
its first colts team for about
eight years next season, with
many of the club’s under-18
teams able to play in the grade
alongside school-leavers.
Prebbleton, West Melton
and Southbridge are the only
Ellesmere clubs with rugby
development officers.

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SPORT 21
Selwyn prepares to make it two in a row
• By Jaime Cunningham
SELWYN SCHOOLS first XV
are looking for their second win
in two games when they face
Christ’s College in a rematch
of last season’s Miles Toyota
Premiership bowl final on
Saturday.
The combined team kickstarted
their premiership campaign
with a 31-24 win over St Andrew’s
College at the weekend.
Trailing 19-17 at halftime,
Selwyn had the stronger second
half – scoring two tries to St Andrew’s
one to get their first four
points of the season, along with
a bonus point.
There were 10 debuts in
the team, with Fatai Enosi,
Jerome Archibald, Joel Wilson,
Brooklyn Dalgety, Jono Wilson,
Devon Flynn, Kai Tiltman,
Freddy Cambridge, Joe Moore
and Ryder Allin all playing their
first game for Selwyn.
The team will now turn their
attention to their second round
clash against Christ’s College.
Selwyn last played Christ’s
in August in the bowl final for
ninth place, where Christ’s was
victorious, winning 42-14.
Selwyn finished tenth in
last year’s championship, just
managing to qualify for the
new 10-team competition this
season.
• Selwyn’s first home
game of the season starts
at 2.45pm at Lincoln High
School on Saturday.
CHARGE: Fullback Louis Honey eyes the tryline in Selwyn
Schools’ 31-24 win over St Andrew’s College.
PHOTO: GRAEME TILTMAN ​
Premier netball final
contenders face off
in tight second round
• By Jaime Cunningham
AFTER THE opening round
of games were all decided by
eight goals or more, the premier
netball competition may see
some closer matches as two final
contenders face off tomorrow.
Lincoln and Greenpark A play
in the second round following
dominant wins over Broadfield
and Halswell Rugby League
respectively.
Lincoln turned around a 11-7
first quarter deficit in their first
round game against Broadfield
with a dominant second half,
winning 51-28.
After trailing 20-16 at halftime,
Broadfield managed just
12 goals in 30 minutes.
The young Halswell side
struggled for consistency after
a strong start against last year’s
finalists Greenpark A.
Halswell goal defence Kayla
Weston said the team, who are
all aged 14 to 18, were expecting
their first round clash to be the
hardest of the season.
But after their first quarter
nerves disappeared, Weston said
they enjoyed themselves for the
rest of the game.
Trailing 29-24 after 30 minutes,
Greenpark’s experience
showed throughout the second
half, limiting Halswell to nine
goals in the last quarter. Greenpark
also scored the most goals
of the round with their 61-44
win.
Said Weston: “We played our
best. Our supporters were so
proud of our effort and we now
feel like we belong in prem[ier]
1.”
Four of the team are young
enough to represent Selwyn
at under-16 level this season.
Halswell shooter Tyla Hira is
also set to become the first male
to represent Selwyn after he was
selected in the under-16 B team.
Halswell have the opportunity
to get their first points on the
board when they play West
Melton on tomorrow.
Mewanwhile, Burnham A
saw out Burnham B with a
high-scoring performance. The
defending champions won all
four quarters of their opening
game, but a strong finish to the
match saw Burnham A increase
their eight-goal halftime lead to
take out a 53-30 win.
Burham B and Broadfield play
each other in the second round,
while Burham A search for their
second win against Greenpark
B.
In the closest match of the
opening round, Greenpark B
beat West Melton 41-33. West
Melton were quick to fall behind,
scoring just five goals in
the second quarter.
Greenpark pulled away to a
14-goal lead at the end of the
third quarter, but West Melton
managed to close out the game
by winning the last period 13-7.
The late surge was a little late
for West Melton who missed
out on the magic bonus point by
three goals.
Round 1 results
Lincoln 51, Broadfield 28.
Burnham A 53, Burnham
B 30.
Greenpark A 61, Halswell
Rugby League 44.
Greenpark B 41, West
Melton 33.
Points: Lincoln 4,
Burnham A 4, Greenpark
A 4, Greenpark B 4, West
Melton 0, Halswell RL 0,
Broadfield 0, Burnham B
0.
EAT:
There was
a mechanic
bull, hot
pools, and
plenty of
food to
keep the
children
entertained
at Foster
park during
Rolleston’s
club day.
Rolleston club
day leaves players
‘very happy’
Rolleston Rugby Club hosted its “very successful” club
day at Foster Park over the weekend. All teams played at
home for the occasion, although some teams couldn’t
get the result they were after. Club president Nicky Ruki
said the event went well. “It was a very successful day. We
had hot pools, a mechanic bull, and Canterbury Rugby
came down. The fields also managed to hold up, which
has been a bit of an issue in the past, There was a lot of
very happy people.” PHOTOS: JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
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SPORT/RACING 23
Her Rules a safe space
to boost sport for girls
THE SELWYN Sports Trust
is starting a new initiative to
help young women develop
their confidence and abilities to
participate in physical activity.
Her Rules is a
new programme
being piloted by
the trust’s wāhine
activator Karysa
Wilkinson in collaboration
with
Karysa
Wilkinson
the SportNZ It’s
My Move campaign.
“For some young females,
physical activity in the school
setting can be quite daunting, so
this programme will give them
the opportunity to design and
participate . . . on their terms,”
she said.
“I wanted to create a safe space
where female tamariki could feel
comfortable and confident to
play without feeling judged, labelled,
or left out. At the Selwyn
Sports Trust we believe that
every girl, regardless of ability or
identity, has a right and deserves
the opportunity to discover their
own passion for physical activity.”
Wilkinson has been in her
role at the trust for two years.
She said primary schools in the
district region do an amazing
job getting young people active
through a variety of play-led
programmes, so Her Rules will
complement this work.
Growing up in the United
States and playing football and
gridiron as a young person,
Wilkinson found boys dominated
the mixed grades and there
was limited access to female-only
teams and competitions.
A special feature of Her Rules
is the element of co-design.
By providing a safe and supportive
environment Her Rules
seeks to grow each participant’s
knowledge, confidence, and
sense of community in order to
best support them in growing
their personal relationship with
play, active recreation and sport.
The Her Rules pilot is
being delivered in Rolleston,
West Rolleston, Clearview,
Lemonwood Grove, Ararira
Springs and Templeton primary
schools.
Looee’s mighty
country cups win
• By Michael Guerin
THE WHIP flourish from
Korbyn Newman said it all.
It may have also earned him
a warning from the stewards
for the 23-year-old horseman’s
expression of sheer joy as he
and one of his favourite horses
Mighty Looee won the $90,000
Hydroflow Country Cups
Championship at Addington on
Friday.
Newman had every reason to
be excited as not only was it the
biggest win of his career, but
also one of the most improbable.
Mighty Looee broke after
starting from his 20m handicap,
and tailed the field before
surging home through the
16-horse field in a brutal 3200m.
The rank outsider paid $73.70
to win.
His 3:58.9 time would have
won plenty of New Zealand
Cups and showed his love of the
OUTSIDER:
Mighty Looee,
driven by Korbyn
Newman, won the
$90,000 Hydroflow
Country Cups
Championship
at Addington.
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speed being on all the way in his
races, only this time it wasn’t
Mighty Looee who was forcing
the issue but going as fast as he
could to keep up.
One by one the rivals in front
of him dropped off and in the
last 100m he surged past the
very brave Wheel Of Fortune
and Get Up N Dance, both
of who looked the winner at
different stages of the last
600m.
“To win this race on him is
amazing but to win a big race
for Robert and Johnny and
Jenna means the world to me,”
said Newman.
The race lived up to its buildup,
with Artatac leading early
but no shortage of challenges at
various stages. In the end it was
the Nelson Cup winner who
has spent so much time racing
in open class since who was the
toughest.
– Harness Racing Desk
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but have a few additional choices to make
due to the indoor/outdoor work aspect.
Under the Smokefree Environments
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Aside from that legal requirement, it
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Sold-out event a success
• By Isabelle Teresa
Recently, a crowd of nearly 70 people
enjoyed the inspirational Growing Your
Farming Destiny event at Lakeside
Soldiers Memorial Hall.
The night began with Ellesmere
Sustainable Agriculture Inc’s Jo Fearn
and David Birkett reflecting on successes
and revealing the good news that further
government funding may be afoot.
It was then over to the evening’s host,
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, from the popular
Sarah’s Country podcast. As storytelling
was a focus of the evening, Sarah kicked
off with a moving story of her own –
it was 12 months ago that she had a
stress-related physical breakdown. She
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before tonight’s return.
She shared her story to illustrate that
people are genuinely interested in people’s
real stories and therefore, by extension,
businesses’ real stories too.
The panellists picked up on the theme.
Lincoln University lecturer Hamish Gow
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communicating with their consumers.
Consultant Tim Jones said many
international consumers willingly
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connected with, and suppliers such as
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Central Otago deer farmer Mandy
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to value chain operations as an exciting
generational shift for all New Zealand
businesses.
Align Farms Rhys Roberts discussed
how crises are an opportunity to re-look
at the fundamentals and the necessity of
involving the upcoming generation.
Gabi and Doug Michael of Gladfield
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whole team into all discussions and the
inspirations that Brazilian Gabi brings
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Encouraged by Sarah’s call for “chunky
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need to rebrand as “food producers”,
international potential is so different from
domestic market realities, and familyscale
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communications needs.
Sarah kept the mood positive with
the final message that New Zealand is
both small and innovative enough for
communities to keep sharing experiences
and cheering each other on as we all
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Today-June 11
Ceramic artists Tamara
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Pollock and Della Goodinson
explore and interpret iron.
Originating from an exploding
star, iron is essential to existence
and is intertwined into all life
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Today 5.30-6.30pm
Learn tips and tricks for
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Good Governance Workshop
Today 7-8.30pm
Good governance is essential
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a free tool kit to develop
and strengthen governance
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Free to attend, bookings
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Rolleston Community Centre
Landscaping workshop
Saturday 10-11.30am
Are you planning to develop
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a neglected space? Landscape
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answering your questions in this
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Unplugged with Ministry of
the Mind
Saturday 11am-1pm
Celebrate music month with
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This Saturday will feature
Ken Hunter at Leeston,
Veranda Cocktail at
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Rolleston and Analise Twemlow
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Monday 3.30-4.30pm
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Term time only.
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Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm
A Volunteering Canterbury
outreach co-ordinator will
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and for people looking for a
voluntary role. Find out more
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GARDENING 27
Pots a quick way to brighten the home
As the days grow
shorter, it’s a good
time to get creative
with your approach to
gardening
Fill pots and baskets with
colour
All the more compelling in
late autumn and early winter,
a colourful display of pots and
plants is a quick and easy way
to cheer up an entranceway or
outdoor living space.
Container gardening is an
enjoyable any-weather activity,
preferable to digging wet winter
soil. The extra warmth and
drainage in a pot or tub of good
quality potting mix means plants
establish more quickly than they
do in cold, wet ground.
Fill pots with polyanthus,
Cyclamen or pansies for instant
colour or plant for the longer
term in big pots.
Tough, tolerant and longflowering
Flower Carpet roses
are among the best roses for pots,
as even when not in flower they
have good shape and attractive
foliage.
Avoid small porous pots,
which dry out too quickly
and feed them with controlled
release fertiliser for extra prolific
flowering.
Grasses and grass-like plants
GOING POTTY: A colourful display of pots cheers up outdoor living spaces during the cooler months.
look fabulous in pots, especially
colourful varieties such as Carex
trifida Rekohu Sunrise (green and
gold) and cordyline Red Fountain
(sparkling plum-burgundy).
For a bold tropical look in
large containers, consider Canna
Tropicanna or Tropicanna Gold.
They look wonderful in pairs
straddling an entrance with their
large colourful striped leaves
(best cut back in winter) and
vibrant late-summer flowers.
Another stunning tropical plant
for containers, indoors or out,
is cordyline Caruba Black with
shiny, dark purple-black leaves
and bushy upright growth.
Start a herb garden
A good supply of culinary
herbs can be grown in just a few
pots. Locate them in a sunny
place, as close to the kitchen as
possible. Parsley, chives, mint,
thyme, oregano and rosemary are
all very easy to grow in pots.
Plant a fragrant garden
There’s nothing like a waft of
garden perfume to lift winter
spirits.
Some of the most evocative
scents come in winter and early
spring from old-fashioned
daphne, wintersweet, luculia,
boronia, hyacinths, daffodils and
jonquils.
Bring the garden indoors
Filling a vase with treasures
picked from the garden is a
satisfying and creative way
to spend a day. Take your
imagination for a walk outdoors
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and you might be surprised at
what you find. Twigs and seed
heads look lovely as indoor
decoration. Berries and fruit
with their glossy, colourful
glow make fabulous longlasting
arrangements. Evergreen
magnolias, puriri, puka and flax
provide magnificent vase foliage
any time of year.
New Zealand natives with
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corokia, coprosma, and ferns,
great as a contrasting mix of
textures and colours. – ODT
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19. Caution (7)
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32. Steadfast (7)
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Wednesday May 17 2023 Selwyn Times 29
Hybrid with luxury and speed
ADDRESSING fluctuating fuel
prices is a battle many households
are facing at present. That has
prompted many buyers to look
at alternative means of propulsion
– the take-up of electric vehicles is
staggering, it’s a market that
is going from strength to strength.
Although it’s not all that
straightforward, supply issues are
playing a part and there are many
buyers who, like me, don’t want to
fully give up fossil fuel and don’t
want to rely solely on sourcing
electricity as a way of travel.
That’s where hybrids come in,
and in-particular plug-in hybrids,
those that can be charged from
home or a designated charge
port and have the benefit of a
petrol engine in the background
so that you can travel in pure EV
mode for some distance and have
traditional four-cylinder power for
longer trips.
There are an ever-increasing
number of plug-in EVs landing in
our market, most of them sport
utility vehicles, and that is what
the market is also demanding.
However, if it’s a sedan you are
after and want to explore the
luxury market, then Mercedes-
Benz may have the car for you –
the C 350 e – it is a plug-in hybrid
with a 2-litre petrol engine. What’s
more, it is built with the true
Mercedes-Benz logic of comfort,
luxury and performance.
Even though it joins the
C-Class series, it lands here in
one specification only that lists at
$111,200. It’s around $6000 and
$23,000 more expensive than its
non-hybrid counterparts, but it
will give you fuel usage benefits
and will travel up to 100km on
purely electric.
According to Mercedes-
Benz the C 350 e will provide a
combined cycle fuel usage average
of 1.5-litre per 100km. That is, of
course, at best possible usage –
the readouts were listing around
7l/100km during my testing time,
which in real-world terms is about
as good as you can expect on a
commute or highway run. At
100km/h the engine sips fuel at
the rate of 5l/100km.
Under the bonnet sits a 2-litre
turbocharged engine. This is
much the same unit that is fitted
to the C 200 and C 300, although
the power outputs are down
significantly to the latter at 150kW
against 190kw and 320Nm against
400Nm. However, when you have
another 95kW and 440Nm from
the electric motor it’s as strong
under the bonnet as it needs to
be. On the subject of figures and
performance, Mercedes-Benz also
claims a 6.1sec to accelerate from a
standstill to 100km/h.
Cleverly, power is directed
ECONOMIC: The Mercedes-Benz C 350 e has an average
combined cycle fuel usage of 1.5-litre per 100km.
MERCEDES-BENZ: The C 350 e may be more expensive than its non-hybrid counterparts
but will travel up to 100km purely on electricity.
through a fairly traditional ninespeed
automatic transmission.
Such are the number of ratios
drive is seamless and smooth, well
the entire driving experience is
smooth, but the point I’m trying to
make as well is that the C 350 e is
little different to drive than any of
its C-Class stablemates.
I took the evaluation car on a
long highway journey, the scenic
route (SH 72) is one of
my favourites and it was
perfect the day I drove to South
Canterbury. Even though the
roads were wet at times, it felt
well attached to the road and
comfortable for a long period at
the wheel.
The C 350 e is stunningly quiet
and civilised and it has impeccable
handling manners. Riding on high
quality 18in Bridgestone Turanza
rubber there is a solid footprint on
the road surface that translates to
a very pointy feel at the steering
wheel. Turn-in is precise and
any body movement over the
suspension can be discounted, at
just 1.4m tall gravitational forces
aren’t high.
All C-Class models in New
• Price – Mercedes-Benz
C 350 e, $111,200
• Dimensions – Length,
4574mm; width, 1876mm;
height, 1664mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
1991cc, 150kW
(+95kW), 320Nm
(+440Nm), nine-speed
automatic
• Performance – 0-100km/
h, 6.1sec
• Fuel usage – 1.5l/100km
Zealand drive through the rear
wheels, and the C 350 e is no
exception. The energy coming
through the gearbox is harnessed
well by the suspension and
independent axle set-up, there’s
never a point where you think rear
end breakaway would develop,
the engineering refinement
contains all of that, along with
the sophisticated electronic safety
components.
The evaluation car was showing
an almost 800km distance to
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
YOur GuIde TO
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PrOFessIOnaL servIces
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vicky.sayers@starmedia.kiwi
Advanced Service,
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
YOur GuIde TO
TrusTed Trades and
PrOFessIOnaL servIces
To place your advertisement contact Vicky Sayers
379 1100 or email vicky.sayers@starmedia.kiwi
shelterbelt trimming
Boundary Trimming
Call Tony Dempsey
Mobile 0274 323 943
TRACTOR REPAIRS
AND SERVICING
R Harris
Mechanical
Mobile Diesel Mechanic
• All Makes and Models
• 10+ Years Experience
• Selwyn Based
Ph Roydon: 0278440517
TRELLIS
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Optional: Painting, Installation, & Local Delivery Service.
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Address: 38A Waterloo Road
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Call us now 03 974 3561
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based out of Rolleston and Leeston
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022 341 8848
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wet area waterproofing,
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results, call Devon on 021
375-888 or 03 329 5511
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results, call Devon on 021
375-888 or 03 329 5511
CARPET LAYING
Exp. Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching.
Phone John on 0800
003181, 027 240 7416
jflattery@xtra.co.nz
STOP BIRDS
hail, leaves, snow & vermin from
blocking & damaging your spouting
Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with
unique patented louvre will even keep out pine needles.
Will not rust or sag with age or load. 10 year warranty,
range of colours.
Proven in Australia & New Zealand over the last 15 years.
FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING
WATER FROM YOUR ROOF.
NOW AVAILABLE: STAINLESS STEEL
MICO MESH
Call Rohan anytime Mon-Sat for a
no-obligation assessment & quote
03 982 8850 0800 486532
www.gumleaf.co.nz
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We’ll sweep your
logburner’s flue, check
firebricks, baffles, airtubes
& controls. We’re experts
on coal-rangers, and can
sweep any sized open fire.
We quote & undertake
repairs, flue extensions &
install bird netting. 0800
22 44 64 www.chimchim.
nz
PLUMBER
Over 40 years experience.
Available for maintenance
jobs. Ph Peter 0274 332
082
POWER TOOLS
REPAIRS, Parts & Sales
for over 40 years. All main
brands serviced. Grossman
Trade Tools, 23 Watts
Road, Christchurch. Ph
389 9230
RIDE ON MOWING
Smaller hedge trimming
by experienced local
Greenacres contractor. Ph
Mark 027 231 1766
RJB PLUMBING
Renovations, New Houses,
Hot Water Cylinders,
Kitchens Bathroom
Upgrades, Laundries,
General Maintenance ,
Water Filters. Phone Mark
0278690026
STUMP GRINDING
Best price guarantee Tony
0275 588 895
Florist
Local Country
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Bring affordable
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from the local Market
Jenny 022 434 5324
“Country Hospitality”
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North Island West Coast Tour
6 days 18th May
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$1895pp twin share
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8 Days 23rd August
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Wednesday
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Saturday
27th May
$65pp
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We can provide shuttle and coach hire
Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886
Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com
Email to join our mailing list
Situations Vacant
Gardening & Supplies
Mushroom Compost, Fertilisers & Pumpkins
A Community Fundraising Project
Mushroom Compost & Fertilisers clear out sale.
There is limited stocks available so order now to avoid missing out
Prices same as last year. Buy now for the spring season.
Garden Fertiliser approx. 10kg bag @ $15 / bag
Lime approx. 10kg bag @ $10 / bag
Blood & Bone approx. 5 kg bag @ $15 / bag
Mushroom Compost approx. 50 litre bag @ $10 / bag
PUMPKINS
Small (Up to 2Kg) $ 4.00 each
New this season Medium (2Kg to 4 Kg) $ 6.00 each
Large (Above 4 Kg) $ 8.00 each
Above weights are approx
Email your order to -- fertiliser.lincolnrotary@gmail.com
or, Phone or Text to -- GABRIELLE 021-202-2067
or, visit our road side trailer on Saturday mornings
Lincoln -- Cnr Gerald St & West Belt.
Vehicles Wanted
CAR REMOVALS
$$CASH PAID$$
CARS, VANS, UTES
& 4X4 WANTED
NZ OWNED
AND
OPERATED
FOR
24 YEARS
We use world class vehicle
depollution systems
0800 77 80 80
www.pickapart.co.nz
SUPERVISOR
WANTED
IN CHRISTCHURCH
To be a supervisor you will need:
• A suitable van, mobile phone
and computer with internet
access
• Ability to handle deliveries of
large quantities each week
• Ability to manage your own
team of deliverers

Wednesday May 17 2023 Selwyn Times 33
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Situations Vacant
Entertainment
Job opportunity
Factory Hand
- LIVE EXPortS -
• 6 days on 3 days off
• Full drivers’ licence and own vehicle
• Attention to detail
• Early starts anywhere between 1am-7am
• Parking onsite
• Salary $50,000 + Medical Insurance (on average
across the year you work around 25 hours per week)
if you would like any further information please call
03 963 1110 or apply online at www.glr.co.nz
Additional roles available with the company.
If you have proven leadership and coaching experience.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Travlon Coachlines
Casual Bus Drivers Required
Public Notices
To Lease
P endorsement helpful.
Class 2 Licence.
Great way to be part of the
community and get out and about.
Please phone 021 337 299
Weedons Golf Club
CATERER REQUIRED
• Permanent part time hours
with opportunity to increase
your hours
• Excellent hourly rates based
on experience
• Hospitality experience preferred
but training available
• Fun work environment
To learn more please call
Clarke on 0272579512
MILITARY EXERCISE
DAY BLANK FIRING
TACTICAL TASKS
22-26 May 2023
The general public is to be advised that a
New Zealand Army Exercise will be
conducted in the Castle Hill area over the
period 22–26 May 23.
The exercise will involve up to 50 personnel
of Bravo Company, 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal
New Zealand Infantry Regiment from
Burnham Military Camp.
Training will involve soldiers carrying small
arms, conducting patrols through the forest/
bush, conducting firing of blank weapons.
Blank rounds and pyrotechnics will be used
from 8am until 5pm. The exercise will also
involve the movement of troops and vehicles
by day and night. Soldiers may be used to
secure areas as part of training scenarios
only, and will not hinder civilian activity in
the areas.
The New Zealand Army takes fire risk
seriously and will ensure fire mitigation
is present.
For more information please contact:
Bravo Company 2IC on 0273183178.
Office space to lease,
CBD area. 60 - 100 sqm.
Comp priced. Flexible
lease period. Call Shane
for more details on 021
381 765
Office space to lease,
CBD area. 60 - 100 sqm.
Comp priced. Flexible
lease period. Call Shane
for more details on 021
381 765
Wanted To Rent
WANTED
UNDERCOVER
PARKING - SHED
OR BARN. To store
motorhome, 8 mtr long
by 3.5mtr high. Anything
considered. Happy to pay.
Ph John 027 560 3444
Public Notices
ADVERTISE YOUR
BUSINESS HERE
Phone for further details
(03) 379 1100

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BAYLEYS WELCOMES
MARK TERRY AND
KAREN HENNESSY
Exceeding clients’ expectations
Joining our Selwyn team and continuing to extensively service
and support the Selwyn and Waimakariri districts, Mark Terry
and Karen Hennessy are a team who utilise their extensive
experience and expertise to deliver exceptional results.
Mark is a seasoned real estate professional and a true team
player. With huge knowledge of the rural and lifestyle markets
and a proven history of success.
Karen has a decade of experience in property, and has earned
a reputation as a skilled, empathetic and trustworthy agent
with proven ability.
Contact Mark and Karen today for a results driven service.
Mark Terry
027 572 2559
mark.terry@bayleys.co.nz
Karen Hennessy
027 967 0186
karen.hennessy@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,
LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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design aesthetic combined with a peaceful setting
in desirable Tai Tapu village, this stunning home will appeal to
a wide range of buyers looking for a lifestyle upgrade. Sure
to impress from the moment you step inside, the 2.7m over
height living space is generous in proportion in every sense of
the word! Sleek & well-appointed, the kitchen boasts a central
island with stone tops & double oven creates a gathering point
for family & friends. Designed for easy living, you won’t miss
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by a stunning family bathroom with a generous tiled shower,
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more!
Deadline Sale - All offers to be presented at 4pm,
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NEW LISTING
Doyleston 1424 Leeston Road
Charming Doyleston opportunity
Looking for a home with plenty of potential to make it your own? This property is a great opportunity.
While the home is in need of some updating, it features a near-new pellet fire that will keep you warm and cozy
during the winter months. The house features two bedrooms and one bathroom, offering comfortable living space
for a small family or couple. The property sits on a 847sqm (approx.) section, providing plenty of outdoor space for
gardening or entertaining, and the fully-fenced yard provides privacy and security.
Inside the home, you'll find a functional kitchen and a spacious living area that's ready for your personal touch. The
bedrooms are well-sized, and the bathroom is in good condition and only requires some cosmetic upgrades.
2 1 1 2
For Sale offers invited over $410,000
Phone for viewing times
John Bailey 027 893 0234
john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5521059
Lincoln 8 Carrington Close
Stylish family oasis
This stunning property, built in 2018, has matured into an established setting with thoughtfully landscaped grounds,
including a sheltered vegetable garden and a covered seating area. Inside, this home strikes the perfect balance of
form and function, with its stylish interior and practical layout. The spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining
area provide ample space, while the separate formal lounge offers additional room for relaxation. This property
basks in all-day sun, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful natural light and warmth that streams in throughout the day.
The master bedroom features a tiled ensuite with underfloor heating, walk-in robe, and access to the sunny deck.
The remaining bedrooms share a stunning family bathroom with a bath and guest toilet. Our vendors have started
dreaming about a new home, so they are seriously seeking a new owner - could that be you?
bayleys.co.nz/5521081
4 2 2 2
Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 25 May 2023
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View Thu/Sun 2-2.30pm or by appointment
Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889
urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz
Haley Smith 027 341 3846
haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING
Prebbleton 6A Birchwood Close
As safe as a Swiss bank account
Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in this stunning home located in the sought-after
suburb of Prebbleton. This modern and spacious property offers a range of features that will appeal to families,
couples and individuals alike.
As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a light-filled and welcoming interior that exudes warmth and charm. The
open-plan living and dining area is perfect for entertaining and boasts a sleek and stylish kitchen with high-end
appliances and plenty of storage with the added bonus of a gas fire and heat pump.
bayleys.co.nz/5521133
3 1 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $799,000
Phone for viewing times
Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930
andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409
sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Rolleston 24 Lennon Drive
Lots to love on Lennon
As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a spacious open-plan living area that is perfect for entertaining or simply
relaxing with your family. With a striking mix of dark and wood tones creating a contemporary look that is both
elegant and functional, the kitchen also benefits from quality appliances, a double fridge space and a walk-in pantry.
Multiple sliding doors provide easy access to the private rear garden and patios, an ideal place to sit back, relax and
soak up your surroundings. As you explore further, you'll discover a large master bedroom that features a walk-in
robe and an ensuite with a generous tiled shower. With three additional double bedrooms and a central family
bathroom, this home offers plenty of space to ensure comfortable and convenient living. A drive-through double
garage is the cherry on top, perfect for secure storage of extra vehicles, trailers and boats.
bayleys.co.nz/5521057
4 1 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Wed 24 May 2023
View 2.30-3pm Sun 21 May or by appointment
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
Charlotte Bell 021 758 450
charlotte.bell@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING
Rolleston 5 Snell Road
Immaculate, affordable gem with motivated vendors
Introducing the perfect gem of a property that effortlessly blends convenience, affordability and delightful features.
This home offers a stress-free, low-maintenance lifestyle without compromising on style and comfort. Step inside
and appreciate the sun-soaked living space, with a feature cathedral ceiling that provides a further feeling of light
and spaciousness. With granite benchtops for added luxury, the crisp, sleek kitchen also offers quality appliances
for relaxed and easy entertaining at the heart of the home. Three double bedrooms are well-serviced by a central
family bathroom, with the master bedroom offering its own ensuite. With further excellent features of this home
including argon-filled double glazing, attic storage and a carpeted and insulated garage, this home has so much to
offer.
3 1 2 1
For Sale offers invited over $629,000
View 12.30-1pm Sun 21 May or by appointment
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520715
Boundary lines are indicative only
Sheffield 3893 Old West Coast Road
Inspiring location, irresistible lifestyle
• Two Certificates of Title - 7.16ha (more or less) and 2.87ha (more or less)
• Productive soils
• Well-fenced paddocks and yards
• Stunning mountain views, established shelter belts, landscaped grounds
• Contemporary 250sqm (more or less) family home with four double bedrooms, chef's kitchen and walk-in pantry
• Double glazed, log burner, heat pump, generous storage, internal access double garage with laundry
• Five-bay shed with power and hoist, wood shed, two garden sheds, orchard, large vegetable garden
• 10 minutes' drive to Darfield township and 38 minutes' drive to Christchurch airport
4 2 2 12
Price by Negotiation
Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279
jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz
Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877
adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5520465
bayleys.co.nz

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Boundary lines are indicative only
Springston 11 Raven Drive
Lifestyle living, exceptional entertaining
Built around the art of entertaining, this peaceful and private 2.4-hectare lifestyle property is only 25 minutes from
inner-city Christchurch. The home offers contemporary living with interconnecting lounges opening to the deck to
maximise indoor-outdoor connection. The superbly specified outdoor kitchen includes electricity, lighting,
woodfired oven and gas wok cooker. This zone is further complemented by the spa pool and outdoor fire. Practical
outbuildings include a two-bay hay shed and a three-bay shed which has two enclosed bays set up as a workshop
with concrete floor, built-in bench and storage plus electricity. Lifestyle living is enhanced by seven paddocks,
stockyards, chicken run, tunnel house, multiple established vegetable gardens and an abundance of fruit trees and
berry fruit. This offering should be viewed with haste. Great living starts here.
bayleys.co.nz/5521094
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Tue 30 May 2023
Phone for viewing times
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS
34 Dynes Road, Rolleston
5 Rothwell Drive, Rolleston Sophistication & Style!
Brimming with eye-pleasing yet pared back details,
this property delivers superbly on presentation &
practicality.
With 3 bedrooms and 2 sleek bathrooms, the 159m 2
floor plan incorporates a ULEB wood burner, a
neatly positioned laundry and an insulated internal
access garage. The 483 sqm section is fully fenced
and landscaped with pop up irrigation. Promising
lifestyle ease, this property is guaranteed to attract
high levels of attention.
Contact Mike today to arrange a viewing time.
enquIrIeS Over $749,000
OfferS InvIted Over $879,000
So Much On Offer!!
Natural light abounds throughout this stylish 217sqm brand new 4 bedroom home located just a short
walk from the ever popular Foster Park. Built by award winning Residential Castles, this beautiful home
features quality workmanship throughout with a stunning kitchen at its heart with stone benchtops
& an adjacent butlers pantry offering abundant storage & extra bench space. The open plan living &
separate lounge both flow out to the private north facing alfresco area. The master bedroom has a
beautifully tiled ensuite, large walk-in wardrobe & patio access. The remaining three double bedrooms
are spacious, have built-in wardrobes & are serviced by a high-spec family bathroom and toilet. There
is also a separate laundry & carpeted double garage. The home is well situated on a fully fenced &
landscaped 551sqm section & offers off street parking. We anticipate high interest in this quality home.
Ensure you don’t miss out - contact Mike today for further information.
32B Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston
enquIrIeS Over $575,000
Casual Simplicity!
**Set Date; all offers to be presented 5pm, 1st June
(unless sold prior). Located on a private rear 385 sqm
site this 2 bedroom 100sqm home exhibits tasteful,
modern finishes throughout. The open-plan living with
heat pump, encompasses a modern kitchen unfolding
to the dining area and beyond to the lounge. The lowmaintenance
garden & lawn area is fully fenced whilst
secure parking is provided by a single garage with
internal access supplemented by an off-street space.
Just a few minutes from the heart of central Rolleston,
this property is guaranteed to be a popular choice
amongst first-time buyers, downsizers and investors
wanting a home balancing comfort and convenience.
Contact Mike for more information.
68 rolleston drive, rolleston
0800 645 346
www.oneagencyres.co.nz
Mike Goatley
027 249 5561
Wade Goatley
027 749 6468
Wayne Mcfarlane
027 337 6093
Steve Wyllie
021 285 2582
Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)

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With views to the Southern Alps,
in an established rural community,
Ryelands offers a variety of section
sizes located on the northern side
of Darfield.
Stage 1
Selling now!
Power, town water supply, fibre and reticulated
sewerage services to the boundary.
Darfield offers the perfect blend of a quiet
country location with the convenience to
big city amenities - with a 20 minute drive
to Rolleston and a 40 minute drive to
Christchurch City.
Southern Alps views, a full range of local
village conveniences, unlimited recreational
activities within the township and in the nearby
rivers, lakes and mountains and a supportive
community are what entices people to the area.
Stage 1 Lot Plan
Stage 1 Pricing
Kimberley Road
1
650m²
3
650m²
2
650m²
4
1,000m²
6
1,000m²
5
1,000m²
Lot Section Size Price
1 650m 2 Offers over $240,000
2 650m 2 Offers over $240,000
3 650m 2 Offers over $240,000
4 1,000m 2 Offers over $280,000
5 1,000m 2 Offers over $280,000
6 1,000m 2 Offers over $280,000
Register your interest today
or find further information at
pb.co.nz/ryelands
Gareth Cox
M 021 250 9714
P 03 975 4506
E gareth@pb.co.nz
Fliss Cox
M 021 354 779
P 03 975 4506
E felicityc@pb.co.nz
pb.co.nz/ryelands
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
PB065005

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Leeston 14 Bealey Road
Lifestyle Perfection
Located within minutes of the fully serviced township of Leeton and an easy commute to Rolleston, Lincolns and the City this
fantastic lifestyle property awaits your inspection. Perfectly positioned on its well organized 10ha parcel of land the modern
four bedroom naturally warm home is set for sun and is the perfect retreat at the end of the day and a wonderful space for
you and your family. From the moment you enter the formal entranceway with its light and bright cathedral style ceiling you
will know this home is something special and is certainly no ordinary "off the shelf" build. The overall feeling of the home is
one of warmth and homeliness and there is no doubt the country style kitchen with its island bench, ample bench space and
storage is the hub of the home. This is complimented by the adjoining dining space and beyond to the expansive living area.
It will be easy to imagine you and your family making memories in this spacious open plan environment.
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Friday 2nd June, 2023 at 4.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/LEL119854
Stephan Knowler AREINZ
M 027 229 9522 E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz
Rolleston 627 East Maddisons Road
Attention Investors and Developers
No plan change required this land is zoned residential and ready to go. Whether looking to develop or landbank this 4.85ha
property surrounded by residential homes and continuing development is one of the last properties of this zoning in this
location and offers an incredible opportunity in the rapidly growing township of Rolleston. Zoned Living Z and able to be
developed immediately with a desktop scheme plan showing a yield of approximately 64 lots including the substantial four
bedroom, two bathroom, two living Oamaru Stone clad home on 2245m2 this development will appeal to medium to larger
developers alike. There is also the potential for comprehensive housing or possibly a portion of higher density via further
Resource Consent application. The chances of finding residentially zoned land in parcels of this size are becoming almost
impossible now as Rolleston continues to grow at a rapid rate. For further information please contact the agent.This property
is to be sold by Tender with all offers to be with the agent by 4pm on the 13th of June 2023.
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
4 2 2
Tender closes 4.00pm, Tue 13th Jun, 2023, Property Brokers
Leeston
74 High Street
Leeston 7632
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/ROL119936
Stephan Knowler AREINZ
M 027 229 9522 E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Rolleston 12 Lignite Drive
Investors or home business alert!
***Investors take note. Fabulous low maintenance easy care property with the vendors keen to do a rent back (so great tenants
guaranteed! )*** If you are in the market for a stylish, 4 bedroom home with modern amenities, perfect for investors, work
from home/home business, this home must be on your list to view! This 4 double bedroom (or 3 & large office) has an external
ranch slider on the 4th Bedroom leading out to the driveway, making a work from home business an easy option! If a home
with a lock and leave section is also the ticket, you are going to love the low maintenance option this beautiful home offers.
Featuring a 4.8 split double stacker which flows effortlessly out to the large composite deck with full sun and privacy. There is a
raised vege garden for the green thumbs too. The genuine schist features from outside, expand into the entrance to the open
plan kitchen/ living area. The kitchen is well proportioned and there is a generous walk-in pantry. The second living area is
great for the evening t.v or movie night, or just for the family to spread out.
4 2 2 2
For Sale $829,000
View Sun 21 May 11.00 - 11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/ROU119049
Angela Hunt
M 021 548 777
E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
Rolleston 21 Sandhurst Drive
First home delight!
Maximise time spent doing your favourite things by securing this low maintenance three bedroom home, ready for you to
enjoy without lifting a finger. Built in 2020, the 150sqm floorplan encompasses a light and bright open-plan
kitchen/dining/living area which is well connected to the outdoor patio by sliding doors. Two double bedrooms share the
centrally located main bathroom and separate toilet, while the master bedroom features an ensuite plus walk-in wardrobe and
access to the outdoor patio area. Beautifully landscaped and fully fenced, the 489sqm corner section is perfectly positioned
North-facing, for all-day sun. Enjoy privacy in this sunny backyard, being situated without direct neighbours. Conveniently
located within the sought-after Clearview Primary zone and just ten minutes walk from Rolleston College and Foster Park. This
property won't disappoint and is priced to sell. If you're in the market for a first home or looking to downsize, this is a must
see!
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
3 2 1 2
For Sale Buyers $709,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/ROU119279
Angela Hunt
M 021 548 777
E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Lincoln 61 Craig Thompson Drive
Sophisticated Entertainer!
From the moment you walk into this home, you will appreciate the sun-drenched space, indoor-outdoor flow and expansive
entertainment deck. Designed with a chef in mind, the sophisticated kitchen is the heart of this home and includes induction
cooking, a walk-in pantry, plumbed double fridge space, a stunning tiled splashback and feature LED lighting. The large open
living / dining space is ideal to relax and unwind in, and with seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the fabulous Kwila deck with
featured outdoor speakers, entertainment is effortless. Accommodation is taken care of with a generously proportioned
master bedroom with ensuite, walk-in robe and access to the outdoor patio and private rear garden, whilst two additional
double bedrooms are serviced by a spacious family bathroom with a luxurious freestanding bath. Set on a rear, established
section you will enjoy the space, privacy and also feel spoilt with off-street parking. This home is ready for it's new owners, and
a must see on your viewing list!
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
3 2 1 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 25th May, 2023 at 2.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View Sun 21 May 12.00 - 12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/LIU162895
Tanya Marillier
M 027 383 3844
E tanya@pb.co.nz
For great results
and a “hassle-free
experience”
Call Julz or Leah today!
*GST, admin & minimum fee apply
Total Realty Ltd, MREINZ Licensed
Agent REAA 2008
Negotiable Over: $869,000
Price: $429,000
By Negotiation
By Negotiation
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SECTION
9 Bavaria Drive
Rolleston
The Cream of the Crop!
Proud to bring this light, spacious, warm
family home to the market, with the wow factor!
• Master bedroom with walk-in-robe, ensuite
double shower, undertile heating, double
basin plus ranch sliders to the patio
• 2 double bedrooms also have ranch sliders
to the patio
• 4th bedroom is a sunlit good sized double
• Open plan second lounge
• 2x heat pumps plus HRV
• 222m2 floor area
• Fully-fenced 850m2 section
Open Home: Sun, 21 May 2023
1-1.30pm
Call Julz Evans
027 393 6472
19 Ocean View Place
Rakaia Huts
A Kiwiana Retreat
Situated in a quiet, elevated cul-de-sac at the
popular Rakaia Huts.
• 2 Double bedrooms
• Logburner on wetback
• Open plan living
• Separate toilet
• Garden shed, 6m x 6m garage with power
• Built in the 1990s, 70m2 floor area
• 810m2 fully-fenced easy-care section
• An option to be fully furnished
is available.
Appointment to view
Call Julz Evans
027 393 6472
65 Glendene Court
Rolleston
This elegant and stylish villa has a spacious dining
and living areas. An open-plan kitchen with quality
appliances and a beautiful Jack & Jill bathroom
with underfloor heating. A separate toilet for
guests. All the outside maintenance is done for
you, and we let someone else can take care of
the outside window washing, the lawns and the
gardens.
• Heat transfer system
• North-facing
• Set back from the main road
• Conveniently located within
walking distance to all facilities
Call Leah Scott
027 429 5126
Selwyn Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Leah Scott - 027 429 5126
Just makes total sense - 0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz
Lot 38 Kingsdowne Drive
West Melton
This 1351 sqm section needs a sold sticker;
The title is due in July 2023. Wilfield Rise has
employed architect, Bob Burnett, to create an
actionable list of 10 ways to establish a more
energy-efficient home.
• This location represents the perfect
balance between city convenience and
rural serenity.
• Well-positioned North-Facing freehold section
is ready for its” title”, and hopefully, your name
will be on it.
• Only 20 minutes drive to the
Christchurch CBD/city centre.
Call Leah Scott
027 429 5126

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Tips for first home buyers
Struggling to get on the property ladder
and feeling fed up? You’re not alone. Real
Estate Authority (REA) research has found
that more than half of all first home buyers
– even the ones who successfully buy a
property – find the process stressful and
overwhelming.
“We know it’s hard for people when
they’re trying to buy their first home – it’s a
complex legal process and a huge financial
deal. We want to empower them to feel
more confident and in control when they’re
making such a big decision.”
1. SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES
You’ll already know that saving is a big
part of getting ready to buy, but do you
know what else you need to do?
Getting financial advice from a qualified
advisor could be a useful step in your
planning. Owning a property means
you’re responsible for all the maintenance
and repairs – and for paying rates and
insurance. Owning an apartment may also
mean you need to pay body corporate fees.
These costs can be a bit of a shock to the
system if you’ve rented for a long time.
“It’s also a good idea to get conditional
pre-approved finance arranged so you can
move quickly when you spot a property
you really like. Having conditional preapproval
lets you know the price range you
can buy in and it shows agents and sellers
that you’re a serious buyer. It’s also crucial
if you’re planning to bid on a property at
auction.”
Don’t forget to explore ways that
you might be able to get help from the
Government. There are various forms of
assistance available if you’re a KiwiSaver
member, buying in certain areas, want
to buy a former Housing New Zealand
property or are Māori and want to live on
your ancestral land.
2. NEEDS VS WANTS
Many first home buyers discover a big
gap between what they’d like to buy and
what they can afford when they first start
looking.
“Sit down and write a tight list of what
your absolute must-haves are, then work
out what you’re willing to compromise on”.
If you’re thinking about pets and
children arriving in the short-to-medium
term, think about how these will change
your needs. Will you need to be near to
childcare or schools? Will you need a
fenced property?
“If you’re the sort of person who likes a
good list, we’ve got a useful ‘researching the
property’ checklist on settled.govt.nz that
will help you keep track of all the questions
to ask about a property. This is especially
useful if you’re looking at more than one
property at a time.”
3. DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Don’t let your desperation to find
somewhere blind you to a property’s faults.
“Do as much research as you can about
a property,” that means getting a lawyer
on board to make sure all the paperwork
is in order and to help you understand if
there are any issues. We also recommend
getting a qualified building inspector who
has professional indemnity insurance to
prepare a comprehensive report on the
property.”
If you’re worried about paying for this
kind of report before you make an offer
(due to a lack of time or funds), you can
make them a condition of your offer.
Remember that paying for good advice is
an investment that will buy you more peace
of mind than a quick once-over by a mate.
4. RECOGNISE YOUR LIMITS
Buying a ‘doer-upper’ is a Kiwi tradition,
especially for first-home buyers, but we’re
not all blessed with the right skills. Factor
this in before you make an offer on a
‘renovator’s dream’.
“Be honest with yourselves about how
much DIY you can really do, especially if
you’ve got pets and kids”.
“Getting professionals in to help will
cost more, but it will also make the process
faster. It may also be better in the long term
when it comes to selling the property if any
work has been done properly with the right
consents.”
For independent guidance and
information on buying or selling, check
out settled.govt.nz.
SELLING YOUR HOME?
Potential buyers are
likely to be living in your
neighbourhood, it’s an
area that they already love
and are actively seeking
to stay in. That’s why it
makes sense to advertise
your property in the
Selwyn Property Guide.
We are the only media
that reaches across the
entire Selwyn District.
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For cost effective, highly
targeted advertising that delivers
results, contact a local Real
Estate Company that advertises
in the Selwyn Property Guide.

security system are just a few of the many extras on
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone
spacious office/studio that gives options for
those who require a dedicated work from home space
or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.
a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston.
Karen Hennessy
Mobile: 027 967 0186
karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz
Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for
keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with
2 heat pumps.
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen
room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with
ladder access and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this
www.flemington.co.nz
Mobile: 027 527 8258
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Your guide to all things Real Estate
in the Selwyn District
Decorating on a budget –
keep it simple
Keeping it simple is key to decorating within a
budget. A few key changes or up-dating what
you already have can make your home feel
different without costing the earth.
When a bare dining table feels too
minimal but a tablecloth seems too
formal, opt for a simple table runner. It is
a small (and usually pretty cheap) accessory
that instantly dresses up the dining room and
adds another focal point
Buy fresh flowers. They not only add a lovely scent,
but their vibrant colours and sophisticated look
will make a huge difference. Try different vases to
change the look whether it is a jug or a bottle.
Continuing with the nature theme, plants
can also make for chic décor at a low price.
Find an affordable option and then style it on a
beautiful stand or in a pot that can be painted
to complement your home’s other decor.
Candles are an affordable feature that can
seriously shift the mood and atmosphere of a space
with a huge range available in both style and scent.
If you already have throw pillows or cushions, replacing
the covers is an easy and cheap process to
refresh your bedroom or living area.
Updating your kitchen could be as
simple as painting the cabinets or
buying some new storage solutions
that you can have out on display on
the benches. Bright colours suit any
environment. Keeping your pasta
or cereal in stylish glass or plastic
containers is sure to make you feel like
you have your life together. Whether
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With a bit of imagination and creativity updating the
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Quality Home, Private Setting, Sought After Location
A large, quality home sited in a private and established
5021m 2 park-like setting in the sought after Claremont
Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.
The home features four bedrooms (master with
en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining
and living along with formal dining, lounge and
conservatory. Great indoor outdoor flow to a large
sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care
gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,
security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and
Auction (unless sold prior)
Thursday 19 October, 2pm
411 Blenheim Road
www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164
the discerning buyer. Situated on a 1200m 2 section, with
an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 floor plan
provides the ultimate in family living options. The sunny &
spacious open plan living room boasts a designer kitchen
with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,
together with define dining, living & study spaces that
extend through sliding doors to a large deck & covered ‘al
fresco’ entertaining area.
The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden
& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4
bedrooms are fabulously proportioned queen sized rooms,
with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat
featuring an amazing dressing room with fu l wardrobe
system, additional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with
double tiled shower, freestanding bath & twin vanities. The
family bathroom is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &
twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, keep your
toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathrooms &
DeaDline Sale:
Closing 4pm on Monday
11th June 2018
(unless sold prior)
rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008) - West Melton
Sarah Booth
Contact:
Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,
this property maintains a semi-rural feel whilst being
Contact:
Phone: 03 341 4301
premium property, you wi l appreciate what a privilege it
would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.
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