Selwyn_Times: September 06, 2023

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• By Daniel Alvey
PARKING IS at the top of the list
of resident complaints.
The latest district council
data shows over the past year
more than half of all complaints
related to car parking.
Between August and the
end of July, the district council
compliance team received 1464
complaints, of which 844 were
vehicle-related, which included
parking.
The remaining complaints
covered a range of issues
from earthworks, littering,
and keeping animals to signs,
overhanging trees, fencing,
businesses operating in living
zones, public place complaints,
and resource consent and
building site breaches.
In July, the district council
received 60 parking-related
complaints, which outnumbered
all other complaints combined in
the month.
From October to April, the
district council issued $7140
in fines for offences including
parking on footpaths, grass
berms, on broken yellow lines or
in prohibited areas.
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WE HAVE a smorgasbord
of great school sport today,
coverage of the 100th edition
of the Southbridge Shield
and a catch up on how rising
motor racing driver Jacob
Douglas is going.
The district’s four
secondary schools were
well represented at national
tournament week.
Rolleston College beat
Darfield High in the South
Island secondary schools B
grade netball final and now
both sides are destined for
the A grade next year. Well
done.
Both teams were unbeaten
in the run up to final – and
incredibly both drew with
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The festival starts on Sunday with a celebration of the district’s diversity
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Former councillor Mark Alexander chats with Daniel Alvey about his
plans for Rolleston Residents Association.
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Wednesday September 6 2023 Selwyn Times
• By Daniel Alvey
WHEN KERRI Vickery started
at McDonald’s 15 years ago she
never thought she’d be one of the
top managers in the world.
The McDonald’s Rolleston
restaurant manager has just been
awarded a Ray Croc Award,
something only the top one per
cent of managers in the world
receive.
The Award recognises
managers who lead by example
through their actions and
behaviours and achieve superior
business results.
Vickery started as a crew
member at McDonald’s
Hillmorton as a mum with a
10-month-old.
“I started
working at
McDonald’s after
I had my daughter
because I needed
some income and
it worked around Kerri Vickery
family,” Vickery
said.
Her daughter Hannah, 16, now
works at the Rolleston branch.
Vickery joined Rolleston
McDonald’s as assistant manager
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McDonald’s manager one of world’s best
when it opened in 2013.
Franchisee Dave Whalley
held a dinner for senior
managers under the guise
that someone else was getting
an award, keeping Vickery’s
accomplishment a secret.
“After dinner, he announced
to everyone the big award and I
cried,” Vickery said.
Whalley said Vickery has done
exceptionally well.
“Being a restaurant manager is
not a nine to five job.”
The award is not the first
accolade she has received.
Vickery has been the restaurant
in Lincoln
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that time has been restaurant
manager of the year in New
Zealand twice.
In the last 12 months, the
Rolleston branch has won New
Zealand McDonald’s branch of
the year, and Whalley has won
franchisee of the year.
Vickery said to be a good
manager you have to have
empathy and be willing listen to
the staff.
The next step up the ranks she
is aiming for is to be a franchisee
of a branch.
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The Famous Grouse liquor
licence hearing date has been
delayed. The hearing was set to
take place September 26 and 27.
However one of the parties was
unavailable requiring a new date
to be found. The hotel in Lincoln
had applied for a renewal to its
liquor licence in April, but the
police, medical officer for health,
and the district council licencing
officer opposed the renewal.
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out a power pole near Springfield
on Saturday afternoon around
1.30pm. Springfield and Sheffield
volunteer fire brigades attended
the crash, Springfield chief fire
officer Grant Williams said power
was out for some until about 8pm
while the pole was replaced.
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Police’s fatal shooting of Darfield
• By Anna Leask
POLICE OFFICERS who fatally
shot a Darfield man were justified
in their actions as they had an
“honest and reasonable” belief he
was a threat to them and other
people, a coroner has ruled.
At an inquest into Donald Ineson’s
death his wife “questioned”
the information the officers who
fired the fatal shots were given
on the day – claiming there was
a “difference” in what she told
a 111 call-taker and what was
passed on to police who attended.
But Coroner Sue Johnson
was satisfied
the police
“received
sufficient
information
to conclude
Ineson posed a
threat” and did
not act outside Sue Johnson
the law.
The 56-year-old father-of-two
was killed after police responded
to reports he was threatening his
family with a firearm in November
2018.
His wife Joanne had called 111
to report that he had pointed a
shotgun at her during an argument.
As she spoke to the police
operator she heard two gunshots
and suspected Ineson had taken
MAJOR INCIDENT: Donald Ineson was fatally shot by police who responded to reports he
was threatening his family with a firearm in November 2018.
his own life.
However, minutes later she said
he was shooting at the front door
of the family home which she had
locked.
It later emerged he had not
fired shots at the door, rather
he used an axe to break in so he
could get his car keys.
Two local police officers responded,
arming themselves and
travelling to the Ineson home.
As they approached the house
on foot they saw Ineson readying
to leave in his car.
They ordered him to stop but
he ignored them, striking and
injuring one of the men with his
car as he accelerated out of the
driveway.
The officers fired 10 shots between
them at Ineson’s vehicle as
he fled the scene.
He drove about 300m before
making a U-turn and heading
back towards his property.
When he was 100m away he
pulled over and stopped.
Police approached the vehicle
and found Ineson dead in the
driver’s seat.
Ineson’s death prompted investigations
by the police, Independent
Police Conduct Authority
and Coroner.
Following the police investigation,
an opinion was sought from
the Crown Solicitor who concluded
that the officers “had acted in
defence of others” and no charges
were laid against them.
In November 2020 the IPCA
also cleared the officers of any
wrongdoing.
“In the officers’ minds, Mr Ineson
was volatile and dangerous,
and potentially suicidal,” IPCA
chairman Judge Colin Doherty
said.
Coroner Johnson took a similar
view.
“Everything the officers were
told or saw built on the things
they had previously been told or
saw,” she said.
“I am satisfied that the officers
received sufficient information to
conclude that Mr Ineson posed a
threat. Having assessed what they
knew, I am satisfied that their belief
that Mr Ineson posed a threat
to other people, including other
motorists, was an honest and reasonable
one in the circumstances
as they believed them to be.
“On the evidence, I am satisfied
that (the officers) were justified in
using force against Mr Ineson in
defence of other people in Darfield
when they shot towards Mr
Ineson’s vehicle and killed him.”
She acknowledged his family,
saying Ineson was “very much
loved by his wife Joanne, their
two children, his twin sister and
the rest of his family and his
friends”.
“Mr Ineson’s death was a
tragedy. His death occurred in
what can only be considered by
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‘gentle giant’ ruled as justified
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distressing circumstances.
They miss him enormously.
“I extend my condolences to
them for their loss. And I acknowledge
that their distress and
grief has been compounded by
the length of time it has taken to
conclude this Inquiry.”
Johnson also acknowledged
concerns raised by Joanne Ineson
at the inquest.
“Mrs Ineson questioned the
information that police received
from (the 111 call centre),” she
said.
“She stated that there are differences
in what she says she told
the police call-taker and what the
transcript of the call says.
“I find that these do not involve
the fundamental information
that police received which
informed their decision to shoot
towards the fleeing Mr Ineson.”
Johnson outlined Ineson’s life
and what led to the tragedy.
Ineson had suffered “chronic
back pain” for several years and
took Voltaren, but it did not stop
him from working.
He further injured his back in
March 2018 and his life began to
spiral soon after.
In July – after his father had
died and his mother had been
moved into a care home – Ineson
saw his specialist again and was
given an injection to alleviate his
back pain, but it did not work.
In late August Ineson stopped
work completely. On October 9
he underwent back surgery.
Johnson said his expectation
was that “his pain would be
ROAD BLOCK: Police at the scene of the shooting.
PHOTO: BROADCAST MEDIA
relieved and he would go back to
work”.
“But this was not to be. Following
surgery, Mr Ineson’s nerve
pain was worse,” she said.
“As well, he and Mrs Ineson
were under a lot of pressure. They
had money issues. There were
tensions between them. They
argued a lot. They lived apart for
a short time.
“By November 25 Mr Ineson
was a man debilitated by pain,
grief and disappointment.
Johnson said by the day he
died, Ineson was “unwell”.
“He was tired. Mr Ineson was a
man at the end of his tether.”
It was against that background
that the fatal incident unfolded.
Johnson heard from a witness
who lived across the street from
the Ineson family.
He said he’d heard shots come
from the property and then saw
Ineson walking outside the house
carrying a shotgun.
He called 111 and stayed on
the phone with the call-taker for
some time.
He saw Ineson drive off and
told the call-taker, “he’s just hit a
policeman and run him over…
The policeman flew over the top
of the car… The policeman’s fired
a lot of shots at the car and the
car has gone.”
Through the inquest process,
Johnson sought to establish
whether Ineson’s death could
have been prevented.
“The evidence of both officers
is that they fired shots at the fleeing
car to disable it, preferably
so that it would be unable to be
driven, and therefore Mr Ineson
would not escape and harm
someone else,” she said.
“They knew, however, that
there was a risk that Mr Ineson
would be shot. They did not
know that Mr Ineson did not
have his shotgun in the car.
“The officers believed that he
had two weapons: the shotgun
and his car… he was an active
armed offender.
“It was about 18 minutes after
the officers fired towards the
Ford Falcon that the decision to
approach it was made.
“This is a long time to wait to
be sure that Mr Ineson was not a
threat to anyone before checking
to see if he was still alive and
whether he was injured or not
and provide treatment if he was.
“However, I am satisfied on
the evidence that (police) were
justifiably cautious.”
Johnson said when Ineson was
shot he “was clearly not going to
stop”.
“With the benefit of hindsight,
it is clear that Mr Ineson did not
have his shotgun with him in the
car, or at any time after he locked
it in the gun cabinet,” she said.
“But nobody knew that.
“What the police knew was
what Mrs Ineson told them. That
he pointed his shotgun at her and
he fired shots at the door. Then,
they believed that he deliberately
hit (the police officer as he fled).”
Johnson said it was “very
unlikely” Ineson “planned or
intended any of what happened
that day when he woke up that
morning”.
“But I am satisfied on the evidence
that the picture the police
had of him, painted by his actions
that day, was a very different
one to the picture his family
had, of Don the gentle giant.
“I find that the officers did not
make an operational error of
judgment in believing that Mr
Ineson was armed.
“They believed that he still had
the shotgun with him when he
left his property. There was no
evidence at the time, to contradict
their belief that he had it
with him.”
The Coroner said Ineson’s family
had told her his actions were
totally out of character.
“Mrs Ineson described him as
being kind. He loved his wife and
children,” she said.
“He would do things for others
and he was unassuming about it.
“He was honest.”
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Changes in the pipeline to meet
The controversial
1710-home Lincoln
South subdivision has
been signed off by
district councillors,
putting an end to
Lincoln Voice’s appeal
to stop it. Reporter
Daniel Alvey finds out
how the town will
manage the growth it
brings
WHEN WORK is scheduled
to start on the Lincoln South
subdivision remains a mystery
– developer Carter Group is
refusing to say.
But what is known is the
impact the huge development
will have on Lincoln
infrastructure. It will come with
new public transport routes,
school expansions, and a raft of
roading upgrades.
Given its size, the subdivision
will likely be built in stages,
similar to how the Faringdon
and Rosemerryn subdivisions
were built.
While zoned for medium
density, there is unlikely to be
many multi-storey homes in the
subdivision.
As part of its zoning
requirements, the subdivision
has to achieve a minimum of
12 homes per hectare, meaning
the average section size will be
no greater than 500m 2 . There
are provisions for higher density
homes in some areas but most
of the subdivision will be lower
density.
In parts of the district where
two-storey, medium-density
homes have been built in the
past, there were only a small
number of them and they took
longer to sell.
In August last year, Carter
Group director Tim Carter told
the Selwyn Times the vision for
Lincoln South was “low-density”.
“The medium-density housing,
in our view, will potentially
change the character of
everywhere in Lincoln, except
Lincoln South,” he said.
PLANNED: The Lincoln South subdivision will feature 1710 sections, business zones, a park and ride facility and wetland areas. ​
But Carter Group is now
refusing to answer questions
from Selwyn Times. It comes
after district councillors were
heavily criticised over the way
they approved the subdivision
on August 16. Of the 10 district
councillors and mayor, six
voted to approve the District
Plan which included changing
190ha of farm land to residential
to build Lincoln South. Two
councillors did not vote due to
conflicts of interest, while Mayor
Sam Broughton and two other
councillors were on sick leave.
The plan change was under
appeal by Lincoln Voice at the
Environment Court. The appeal
was made null and void when the
District Plan was approved.
ROADING AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
The subdivision will have three
main exit points. The first will
be on Springs Rd, which runs
through the middle of the development.
It will either take people
towards Lincoln University or
towards Lake Ellesmere.
As part of the development,
Springs Rd will be upgraded to
cope with the extra traffic.
This will include:
•Traffic lights at the
Springs Rd/Ellesmere Junction
Rd/Gerald St intersection.
Springs Rd will also get a frontage
upgrade and there is likely to
be a roundabout in the middle of
the development and a new town
gateway.
•The second exit point will be
on Collins Rd, heading towards
Leeston. It will receive developerfunded
street frontage upgrades.
•Moirs Ln will be the third
main exit point and will go onto
Ellesmere Rd. Moirs Ln will need
to be sealed to its connection
point with Ellesmere Rd.
•Ellesmere Rd will also be
widened, which will be funded
by the developer south of Edward
St, while north of Edward St up
to the intersection with Trices Rd
has been funded in the 2021-31
Long Term Plan, with the developer
making contributions.
•The Ellesmere Rd, Edward St,
and Lincoln Tai Tapu Rd intersection
will also get an upgrade
paid for in the LTP with developer
contributions.
Both the seal widening on
Ellesmere Rd and the intersection
upgrade are set to be
completed in 2024/25 at a cost of
$1.95 million, 7 per cent of the
cost will be developer-funded
and 51 per cent funded by Waka
Kotahi New Zealand Transport
Agency. All district council
roading projects will be reviewed
as part of the upcoming consultation
for the 2024-34 LTP.
There is also potential for a
developer-funded road or cycleway
link to Kaitorete Dr.
Pedestrian and cycle paths will
also be integrated throughout the
development and into the wetlands
area on the north side.
As part of the development,
there will be a developer-funded
park-and-ride linked to the existing
bus network.
Springs Ward district councillor
Grant Miller said it is important
the public transport system be up
to standard.
“I’ve always been a proponent
of building transport networks
before demand comes.”
An Environment Canterbury
spokesperson said it is reviewing
the bus services in Lincoln as part
of its 10-year Public Transport
Futures plan.
“As part of this plan, we are
reviewing Lincoln bus services,
and considering a proposal to
add an additional direct service.
If this goes ahead, there would be
three direct bus services during
the morning and afternoon peak
travel times,” the spokesperson
said.
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NEWS 7
Lincoln South population boom
SCHOOLS AND OTHER
ASSETS
The Lincoln South
development and others will put
pressure on schools.
Currently there are three
schools in Lincoln – Ararira
Springs, Lincoln Primary and
Lincoln High School.
Ararira Springs principal
Claire Howison said the current
roll is 435, with a capacity for
450.
“We have a new block planned.
This will be built in 2024 and
take the capacity of the school to
750,” Howison said.
Lincoln High principal Kathy
Paterson said it currently has
1363 students enrolled, but
couldn’t say what its maximum
capacity was due to temporary
buildings already being on-site
for their rebuild.
“The Ministry of Education
have a five-stage rebuild masterplan,
developed for our site,
and has signalled that they are
looking at a much larger school
capacity by 2030,” Paterson said.
The development will increase
the school’s roll to 2300 by 2030
and include 12 new teaching
spaces, a science building and
new administration building.
Lincoln Primary did not respond
to the Selwyn Times.
But ministry spokesperson
Nancy Bell said it was aware of
the upcoming growth and said
work is under
way on a shortterm
solution
to cater for
more pupils
at Lincoln
Primary.
Bell said a
new primary
Nancy Bell
school may be
required in the
future.
“We are aware of proposed
residential developments in Lincoln
and are undertaking work
to ensure the schooling network
can respond to the growing
demand for education.
This work has included discussions
with developers and
evaluation of potential sites that
may be required for new primary
schools in
the south of
Lincoln,” Bell
said.
Miller said
the growth will
put demand
on other areas
as well as the
schools.
“Lincoln Grant Miller
residents have
been partially keen on seeing a
swimming pool in Lincoln.
GROWING:
Ararira
Springs
Primary
currently
has room
for up to
450 pupils.
But its roll
is set to
increase to
750 when
a new
block is
built next
year.
“So do you look at building an
indoor aquatic centre in Lincoln?
The population in Lincoln probably
demands that,” Miller said.
Miller said conversations need
to happen in the coming months
on what is needed as the district
council begins drafting its
2024/34 LTP.
WATER MANAGEMENT
A section of the development
has also been dedicated to a
wetland and stormwater management
area on the banks of the
Ararira/LII River.
Along Springs Creek, which is
a spring-fed tributary of the Ararira/LII
River, there will
be a protected reserve, native
planting, naturalisation
and stream enhancements.
As dictated in the partially
operative District Plan, development
of the area must protect
and enhance its natural ecosystem.
Miller said it was great to
see the wetlands being incorporated
into the development.
“On the positive side, there
is going to be significant
improvement and extension of
the Lincoln wetland project,
which is going to be an asset to
Lincoln.”
Specific stormwater
management requirements will
be decided closer to the time in
collaboration with the district
council and ECan.
OTHER DEVELOPMENT
AREAS
There will be two other
subdivisions bordering Lincoln
South.
On the north side, a
development along Allendale
Ln will deliver about 180 homes.
As part of that development,
Allendale Ln will be reformed
into a two-lane road. The
subdivision will also be
connected to Lincoln South via
Moirs Ln.
At the southern end of
Lincoln South, a further
11.4ha, linking up to Lincoln
South and Springs Rd, has been
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gets up your nose in the
district? Send your views
in 200 words or less to
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Springs Rd
a hotspot
for fines
•From page 1
Despite the fines, the district
council strategy is still to educate
people first.
It does not currently have a
dedicated staff member to deal
with parking-related complaints.
The compliance team handles
parking complaints as part of
their daily duties. Their role
incorporates resource consent
monitoring, and investigating
potential breaches of the District
Plan, Resource Management Act,
council bylaws and the littering.
A hotspot for parking fines has
been around Lincoln University
on Springs Rd and Ellesmere
Junction Rd, with the side of
Springs Rd becoming a muddy
mess. Since February, the district
council has received 1750 parking
complaints, for which 31 infringement
notices were issued and 26
letters were posted to the owners
of vehicles parked illegally.
The issues raised included
vehicles parked on yellow
lines, blocking the view of the
roundabout, and mud and dirt
being tracked onto the road.
A RURAL-minded huntaway who
heads to work in Christchurch
with its owner has been named a
runner-up in New Zealand’s top
office dog competition.
Koozer travels to ‘work’ at
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with his owner Graeme Harris,
who has a property in West
Melton.
“Koozer helps the staff destress.
When I arrive at the
office, the staff first ask, ‘where’s
Koozer?’,” said Harris.
“He has his own bed in
the office and water bowls
everywhere, he attends all the
meetings, and when staff feel
stressed or have anxiety, they will
cuddle him.
“Koozer is at work all day,
every day, and wanders around
the office visiting the staff and
customers.
“He seems to pick up on people’s
energy and knows when they
need love and affection. His love
is unconditional and non-judgemental,
he has this effect that
teleports staff into his presence
and into this deep connection
that takes them away from their
present stresses and transcends
them into a calm space.”
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on the top spots.
The top office dog was Terry the
Terrier from Taupo.
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Selwyn Times Wednesday September 6 2023
10
NEWS
Readers react to last
week’s article on
the approval of the
District Plan by district
councillors which ruled
out any appeals against
plan changes across
Selwyn, including
the contentious 1710
home Lincoln South
subdivision, which can
now proceed
I’m part of Lincoln Voice and
it grieves me to see the mockery
of democracy that this whole
process has been regarding
PC69.
In June 2022, when the
council voted for the go ahead
of PC69, we were told by the
council’s lawyer that they had to
respect the natural justice of the
developer, and that our natural
justice as a community, was to
appeal before the Environmental
Court. We followed this advice
in good faith.
But the council made the
decision to rezone PC69, in spite
of Lincoln Voice pleading with
them to wait until the end of the
appeal, as we thought it would
affect our appeal. How did they
show any respect for our natural
justice then? And now, they
have voted again in the same
direction, knowing full well that
it will void our appeal!! It’s really
heartbreaking.
– Eléonore Dumaine
The comments in the editor’s
desk (August 30) really hit the
button, there is a lot of stuff to hit
the fan over this issue, to come.
The council think they have
got away with this one. It is not
going to be comfortable for the
councillors who voted for this
behind closed doors.
The community has had
enough.
– Colin Giddens
The councillors should be
ashamed of themselves for
pushing this decision through
behind closed doors. How can it
even be legal to change the zone
which includes an area (PC69)
which is the subject of an appeal.
The councillors who knew
that this vote would make the
PC69 ‘problem’ go away don’t
care about the residents of
Lincoln and how this affects
them. And those that say they
didn’t know should have been
better informed. This is just
another case of the greed of the
council to make money off large
subdivisions without putting
money back into those areas to
improve infrastructure
long-term.
It is simply unbelievable
that the council can get away
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with this. If not illegal then it
is grossly irresponsible of the
councillors, both those that
showed up as well as those that
didn’t. They are not standing
up for the people that voted for
them and I hope they don’t get
voted back in next election.
– Rachel Barker
Absolutely incomprehensible
actions taken by our councillors
on matters it turns out that they
had not researched correctly
or properly understood. These
councillors are elected by the
people to represent the people
but then act in an underhand
manner such as this. Grant
Miller once again missing in
action. I seriously hope the
Ombudsman has something to
say in this!
– Tony McKenzie
• Grant Miller did not
respond to questions from the
Selwyn Times asking why he
was absent from the meeting
for last week’s article. After
the article appeared he said he
was absent due to illness and a
family bereavement.
I don’t belong to Lincoln Voice
but have been supporting them
with emails to council
and getting some almost useless
responses from them at times.
They just don’t seem to like
answering questions and
will deviate from the subject
regularly.
– David Meyers
Regarding the voting on
District Plan they should all be
sacked, starting at the top.
– C. Struthers
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NEWS 13
Looking to Rolleston’s future
• By Daniel Alvey
THE NEWLY elected Rolleston
Residents Association chair,
Mark Alexander wants to build a
town for the next generation.
Alexander was a district councillor
for four terms before deciding
not to stand again in the
2022 election. Before that, he was
a community board member for
Selwyn Central for nine years.
He takes over from the
association’s outgoing chair
Moneel Pratap who stepped
away from the role for personal
reasons. Alexander has been an
association member since he
moved to Rolleston in 1995.
“Residents association chair
was not something I was
seeking, it’s something I’m
doing because it needs doing,”
Alexander said.
He wants to bring a forwardlooking,
positive scope to the
association.
“Some of the historical
grievances the association has
tried to prosecute need to be
left behind, whether you have
won or not it’s time to move on
positively forward.”
Most recently the association
found itself wrapped up in
the controversial debate about
whether Te Ara Ātea’s name
should have been changed to
BACKGROUND: Mark Alexander has 12 years of experience at the council table.
include the word library, a battle
which ended with new signage
on the doors, but no name
change.
“It was an interesting debate,
but for me, it goes under the
heading of was that sort of
debate, discussion, worth that
much energy?
“The outcome whether the
name changed or not - you have
to say, would have it made a
“Council and the residents association have the same
goal, that’s the best outcome for Rolleston and Selwyn,
and we need to work together to achieve that.”
difference? Are there other more
positive things to champion?
“People did not like the
absence of the name. But at
the end of the day, it’s not my
personal opinion that matters,
it’s the residents association’s.
But was the residents association
representing all of Rolleston?
Or just a small vocal part who
struggle with the use of te reo in
public spaces?”
Alexander said he wants to
work with the district council
rather than against it.
“Council and the residents
association have the same goal,
that’s the best outcome for
Rolleston and Selwyn, and we
need to work together to achieve
that.”
The association has a history
of successfully working with
the district council to deliver
on projects. In 1999 the
collaboration saw the Rolleston
Community Centre built and
the extension of Rolleston Dr to
accommodate it.
Alexander said the association
remains relevant in a community
that is growing at a fast rate.
“Most probably don’t know
there is (a residents association)
and if they do, they don’t see the
relevance of it. The challenge
for the committee and the
association is to prove there is
relevance and value.
“We want to be a positive
force in the community and not
just a continual grill and groan
committee.”
Alexander is hoping to bring
balance to the role.
“I think I bring balance to the
role, being a councillor and not
one who has left with a chip on
my shoulder. I’m not out to get
council.”
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• From page 13
The next focus for the association is
the 2024-34 Long Term Plan which the
district council is currently in the early
stages of drafting.
Said Alexander: “It’s important to look
forward to what projects the residents
association can promote which will
improve Rolleston and the greater
Selwyn.
“One I had in mind is a project that
was parked a few years ago. That was
promoting the installation of a network
of park benches through the township
so as you walk, particularly on the main
routes, you can find somewhere to stop
and sit.”
He said the park benches would
cost about $1500 each and it would be
something the district council could look
into installing district-wide.
“It’s a simple low-cost project that could
actually improve the streetscapes.”
Alexander said the Long Term Plan
presents a challenge for people to think
about the future of what they want the
district to look like in 10 years.
Another project Alexander is looking
to chase is advocating for a better
public transport network. He said the
current network is not keeping up with
the growth.
“We have a bus network that doesn’t
traverse most of the township.
“It’s possible Rolleston needs a shuttle
bus service within its township,” he said,
adding the bus network should be there
as the new subdivisions are being built,
rather than waiting for the area to be
established.
A challenge going forward for the
association is funding, with no current
income streams at the moment.
“That may be something we are going
to have to look at,” said Alexander,
adding that he does have some ideas, but
nothing that is ready for announcement.
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NEWS
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Young environmentalist hid
• By Anna Leask
A FIRST-YEAR student who
took her own life in the halls of
residence at Lincoln University
on the first day back after the
holidays had been planning to
die for months – and deliberately
hid her mental health
struggles and anguish from
everyone she knew.
Coroner Mary-Anne
Borrowdale has ruled Zoe Louise
Luffman’s death was a suicide –
and has issued a strong reminder
to Kiwis about how to get help in
similar situations – or seek help
for family and friends they are
worried about.
The 18-year-old from
Marlborough was found in her
dorm room at Lincoln University
on July 18, 2022, several days
after she died.
Coroner Borrowdale said
during high school the teen had
suffered from anxiety and had
been self-harming.
Luffman had also had some
suicidal thoughts but was
considered to be at low risk of
suicide after “strong” supports
were put in place following a
referral to her local community
mental health service.
She was thought to be doing
well when she started university,
where she was enrolled in a
Bachelor of Science degree
majoring in ecology.
She had intended to take a gap
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year after high school – during
which she had “demonstrated a
commitment to climate action”,
but pandemic-related border
closures stymied that plan.
She was “nervous but excited”
to start university.
Coroner Borrowdale said
much of the information about
Luffman’s life in the lead-up to
her death came from her own
diary which she wrote in most
days.
Initially at university she was
feeling “engaged and positive”.
But in March her mental
health began to decline.
“She appears to have kept this
episode from her parents,” said
Coroner Borrowdale.
“In late March Zoe diarised
having become highly anxious,
and that she felt besieged by
‘demons’.
“Zoe’s diary records explicit
suicidal ideation. She wrote
of not wanting to be around
anymore, of ‘needing’ to die,
and of being on the precipice of
dying.
“(She) wrote of feelings of
unworthiness and numbness.”
Luffman told her friend she
was having panic attacks and
reached out to a counsellor.
The friend remained worried
and reported her concerns to
university staff who met with the
teen.
Luffman then claimed she was
“fine, coping well, and was not
under any stress”.
“It is sadly clear that Zoe was
practised in letting others know
only what she wanted them to
know about her health,” said the
Coroner.
“She gave frequent
reassurances about her state of
mind, but her diary and other
records contradict much of her
outward show of wellbeing.”
In the mid-semester breaks
in April and July she spent time
with friends and family.
No one noticed anything was
amiss.
Unbeknown to all of her
loved ones Luffman was already
planning to die.
“She began making concrete
plans for her will and funeral.
And she was highly explicit
about her chosen means of
death,” said the Coroner.
On July 14 Luffman returned
to Lincoln – the day before the
start of the new term.
Early the next day she saw
a doctor at student health and
reported an improvement in
her anxiety, and denied any
suicidality.
She then ran into a friend and
the pair spent time together
before parting ways in the early
evening.
The teen told her friend – and
messaged others at the university
– that she was heading to the city
to spend time with old friends
over the weekend and would not
be back until late Sunday.
That was untrue.
Instead, she was planning to
take her life that night.
“Each of Zoe’s diary entries
for 15 July, itemising what she
did that day, began with the
words, ‘on the morning of the
day I died…’, ‘on the evening of
the day I died…’ and so on,” the
Algorithms to have ‘significant’ impact
NEW RESEARCH from
Canterbury University using
AI technology could help
health professionals provide
more effective cancer treatment
strategies and save lives.
For the last four
years, Associate Professor
Alex Gavryushkin from the
university’s biomathematics
research centre has been
developing algorithms to analyse
biological data in relation to
complex genetic diseases, such
Alex
Gavryushkin
as cancer
and gout, to
help develop
treatment
strategies
based on
genetics.
“The classic
approach to
medicine looks
at lots of people
with a particular condition to
see what treatment works for
them. However, there are many
diseases, including cancer,
which are extremely different
from person to person despite
identical symptoms, and the
same drugs and therapies don’t
work,” he said.
“Genomics is the answer to
that. We develop and train our
algorithms on genomic as
well as clinical data to link the
individual’s condition to what is
known in biology, medicine and
clinical trials to come up with
actionable recommendations,
such as different drug
combinations.”
Gavryushkin said the
technology would enable health
professionals to provide more
effective cancer treatment
strategies, minimising the
chance of treatment-resistant
cells to develop, while also
making quality care more
accessible.
“The worst thing that can
happen after treatment is
when a population of cells
that are resistant to treatment
develop. Our work looks at
how to prioritise and plan
therapeutic approaches in a way
that minimises the chance of
developing treatment-resistant
genotypes by steering the
evolution of cancer away from
them.
“If this succeeds, it is
effectively providing a precision
medicine assistant to the
oncologist. We want to make
these tools available globally,
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her mental health struggles
Coroner revealed.
“Zoe later went for a walk to
the campus cricket pitch, and
‘looked at the moon and the stars
and (she) prayed’.”
She wrote “I pray that I will
find peace” in her diary.
It is thought she died soon after
that.
Over the weekend friends
and family could not get hold
of the teen but were not overly
concerned.
Just after 6pm on July 18,
Luffman’s father contacted
the university and requested a
welfare check.
“At 6.40pm accommodation
staff entered Zoe’s room, and
found her deceased in bed,” said
Coroner Borrowdale.
“On Zoe’s tidy desk was an
organised packet of letters and
documents, including messages
to family and friends, and (her)
funeral and testamentary wishes.
“The letters that Zoe had
left explained her feelings and
motivations. Zoe referred to
not enjoying university, hearing
negative ‘voices’, and feeling tired
of wearing a ‘mask’ and ‘faking’
that she was normal when she
was not.”
The Coroner said, given all of
the evidence, she was satisfied
Luffman had intended to take
her life.
She formally ruled the death a
suicide.
“People who take their own
lives usually do so as a result of
TRAGIC:
Zoe Luffman
died in her
dorm room
at Lincoln
University.
a complex range of factors,” she
said.
“Zoe’s diary, letters and
other documents written in
anticipation of her death, stand
as witness to her episodic despair
and her growing determination
to end her life.
“The records show that
Zoe was keeping her growing
anxieties private, allowing
glimpses only to family and
friends.”
Coroner Borrowdale said
Luffman revealed some of
her “difficulties” to Lincoln
University staff but was
“misleading” them into thinking
she was getting better.
As such, there were no grounds
for criticism.
“I cannot see that the
university could have done
any more to care for (the teen)
and it is understandable that
a subsequent review of the
university by the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority
endorsed Lincoln’s good practices
and compliance with the recently
developed Code of Practice,” said
the Coroner.
Earlier this month a Givealittle
page was launched to raise
money in Luffman’s name to
help other young women from
Marlborough “do more for their
environment”.
Organisers said Luffman’s
environmental work
throughout her youth had been
“inspirational”.
Zoe Luffman’s environmental
fund has been set aside for young
women in Marlborough aged
between 13 and 18 “in support of
their local environment projects”.
Coroner Borrowdale made a
number of comments she wanted
made public to help with suicide
prevention education.
“Help is available to anyone
who is struggling and thinking of
harming themselves,” she said.
“Help is also available to
anyone who is concerned or
aware that a friend, family
member or anyone else is
thinking that way.”
The Coroner had initially made
an order preventing a number
of the “farewell” letters Luffman
wrote from being distributed to
specific friends.
“The evidence received by me
at the time gave me cause for
concern that Zoe’s young friends,
who were in a distressed state,
might be detrimentally affected
by the receipt of the letters at that
time,” she explained.
“However… I do not have any
present basis for thinking that
the letters have ongoing acutely
injurious potential.
“Zoe expressly indicated that
the letters should reach their
addressees in the event of her
death… police may distribute the
letters.
“But I reiterate what I said –
that I hope and ask that suitable
support services should be made
available to Zoe’s friends, should
they need it.”
– NZ Herald
SUICIDE & DEPRESSION
Where to get help:
•Lifeline: Call 0800 543
354 or text 4357 (HELP)
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on cancer and gout treatments
especially in places where doctors
may not have specialised training
in genetics, or time to go through
all the recent literature. With
modern AI technologies, these
barriers can be eliminated.”
Gavryushkin is also applying
the algorithms to gout, another
complex genetic disease. He
is specifically looking at big
data approaches to indigenous
populations, including Māori and
Pacifica. Both research projects
are in collaboration with other
researchers, and industry and
clinical experts in New Zealand,
Switzerland, Spain and USA.
“The power of algorithms
over the last 20 years has been
remarkable, yet there are still
areas where it is unbelievable that
algorithms are not being used.
“I’m very passionate about
using these technologies to
make cancer treatment and gout
treatment equitable. They come
at relatively low cost compared to
how deployable they are and how
widely the benefits can be applied
– so the impact on people’s lives
could be significant.”
The next stage will focus on
engaging with patients, their
oncologists, and pathologists
– the researchers are looking
for participants and clinical
collaborators.
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Selwyn District Council
A CELEBRATION of the sounds,
flavours and sights from cultures around
the world will return to Lincoln Domain
on Sunday.
The first event in the annual three week
CultureFest festival runs from 10am to
2pm.
The popular free family event showcases
the district’s diversity with crowds of
about 3000 people set to enjoy interactive
activities, food and performances from
community groups and residents.
Stalls, featuring 28 different cultures
ranging from Bulgaria to Korea and
Nigeria to Japan, will be joined by performers
from 18 different cultures with
activities which everyone can have a go
at.
Among the stallholders returning this
year will be Yoruba South Island New
Zealand, a non-profit organisation dedicated
to promoting and preserving the
culture, welfare and human rights of the
Yoruba people from south-west Nigeria.
Yoruba general secretary Omotosho
Aina said its Selwyn members were
looking forward to sharing interactive activities,
such as tasting traditional cuisine
and learning basic Yoruba phrases. “We
are excited to connect with people from
different backgrounds and share the
vibrant culture of the Yoruba people,”
Aina said.
Katharina Halkhoree from MyBretzel
will also appear at CultureFest.
Halkhoree will be serving up traditional
German pretzels, baked fresh on
site.
“Last year was my first time at CultureFest
and it was a great day.
“People of all ages
were wanting to try authentic pretzels
for the first time or talk about their own
travels to Germany.
“It’s a good way to meet people and the
pretzels are always a hit.”
She uses a recipe from a Bavarian
friend who is a baker.
Halkhoree says the perfect pretzel is
golden and crunchy on the outside buy
soft on the inside.
Mayor Sam Broughton said
CultureFest is a high point of the year for
the district.
“CultureFest is such a fun and
enjoyable time of the year, embracing the
many different people that bring colour
and life to our district. Over the years
the community has really got behind the
event and made it a great day out and it’s
been good to see how people are enjoying
the wider event series.”
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Over the last five years, 100 per cent of
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with speed limits over 70km/h. This doesn’t
mean that these crashes were caused by exceeding
the speed limit, but in many cases,
the speed at the point of impact was too
great for the occupants to survive the crash.
We often hear that our roads are unsafe
for our children to get themselves to and
from schools, but what speed do you actually
drive past children? Remember they are
speed limits, not speed targets. Roads are
easier to cross if traffic is slower.
The council can build raised platforms,
adjust speed limits and educate, and the
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for speeds to be reduced and made
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lift your right foot a fraction.
Over the coming weeks, you will see information
about the role speed plays in the
road toll in Selwyn and how you can make a
difference on our roads.
Please take the time to learn how driving
a little slower can make a significant difference
to everyone’s chances of survival.
The Selwyn District Speed Management
Plan will be out for public consultation in
October, and we encourage everyone to
review it and provide feedback.
Treat other road users like family and we
all might stand a better chance of survival.
Plan ahead, stay alert, slow down, drop
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Who do we trust in a pandemic?
A FATHER-DAUGHTER team
from Canterbury University
studied data from eight
countries to rank trust in health
authorities, media, experts, and
politicians.
Political science honours
student Alexa Schluter is the
lead author of the paper, ‘In the
Covid-19 pandemic, who did we
trust? An eight-country crosssectional
study’.
Her father, Professor Philip
Schluter, head of UC’s school of
health sciences, supervised her
research.
The pair worked with
clinicians and public health
researchers in Canada to
study data from 9000 survey
participants from Canada, USA,
England, Switzerland, Belgium,
Philippines, New Zealand, and
Hong Kong. The surveys were
carried out in late 2020.
In all countries surveyed,
public trust in health authorities
was highest. Conversely, public
trust in politicians ranked lowest
across the board.
However, in New Zealand,
trust in politicians was
significantly higher than in the
other countries studied. The
researchers linked this to data
from the Global Corruption
Perception Index that records
how transparent populations
believe their governments to be.
TRUST: Ashley Bloomfield and Jacinda Ardern had a high level of trust during the
Covid-19 pandemic.
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New Zealand’s high ranking
on this index may explain
our greater
levels of trust
in information
provided by
politicians.
Professor
Philip
Schluter
Schluter also
points to the
consistent
messaging delivered by
government and public health
officials in New Zealand.
“Here we saw the daily
briefing with the Prime Minister
and the Director General
of Health promoting the
same stance. By comparison,
information coming from US
political leadership sometimes
contradicted advice of health
authorities,” he said.
Alexa Schluter
was also interested
to see if political
orientation
affected
participants’ trust Alexa
in government Schluter
information.
“We found higher levels of
trust in government policy
expressed by those who
identified as right leaning or
conservative voters.
“That may reflect the fact that,
at the time of the pandemic, the
majority of countries surveyed
had conservative governments in
power,” she said.
The researchers believe their
paper has added relevance
within the context of the
‘infodemic’ identified by the
World Health Organisation as
a central challenge during the
Covid-19 pandemic.
A combination of
‘information’ and ‘epidemic’, the
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spread of information, both
accurate and inaccurate,
enabled by the internet and
social media.
“In this environment, public
trust becomes an important
determinant in population
health outcomes, and that’s
quite a new idea,” said Professor
Schluter.
“These large-scale health
challenges will continue to
happen in future, so we really
need to understand what works
to foster public trust in health
interventions.”
The paper will be published
in the prestigious international
Journal of Global Health.
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SPORT
Ellesmere go ‘down
• By Jaime Cunningham
MATCH-UP:
Ellesmere
flanker Bailey
Clark charges
through
the North
Canterbury
defence.
PHOTO: JOSH
BAMBER/CRFU
Right – No 8
Eddie Sunia.
PHOTO: BR
PHOTOS
A STAUNCH wall of North
Canterbury defence stood
between Ellesmere and the
Southbridge Shield on Saturday.
They were beaten 26-13 at the
Rangiora Showgrounds.
The 100th shield clash doubled
as the Tane Norton Trophy final.
North Canterbury retained the
shield and secured the trophy for
the first time since the competition
started in 2019.
Despite the loss, Ellesmere
head coach Dave Kettles said he
was “pretty proud” of their effort.
“Even though we were beaten,
the boys stayed in it and went
down fighting,” he said.
“We had a very young backline
so we can take a lot away from
that and 12 months from now
they’ll no doubt be better.”
There were early woes for
Ellesmere as North Canterbury
flanker Jesse Houston scored
from an impressive sideline
break 2min after the whistle.
A converted penalty extended
North Canterbury’s lead to 11-0
before Ellesmere fullback Alister
Collins dotted down for their
only try in the 22nd minute.
Collins, who scored all of
Ellesmere’s points, closed the gap
to 14-10 just before halftime with
another penalty.
Kettles said the message at
halftime was to hold on to the
ball and be patient on attack.
“In the first half, we weren’t
patient and forced a lot of passes,
which put ourselves under a lot
of pressure.”
But North Canterbury started
the second half like the first as
hooker Nick Hyde crashed over
for a try after 3min.
Ellesmere kept possession
for large periods in the middle
of the second half. But they
could not break through North
Canterbury’s formidable defence,
despite their patience on attack.
They instead settled for a penalty
in front of the posts which Collins
slotted to make it 21-13.
With 10 minutes left, Ellesmere
were still dominating possession,
but opted for another shot at goal
rather than kicking for territory.
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fighting’ for shield
Collins missed from 50m
out and, with 2min remaining,
energetic North Canterbury
fullback Kyohei Yamasawa put
the game out of reach.
Yamasawa intercepted the
kick to restart play and scored
in front of North Canterbury
coaches Matt Keane and
James Lowe, kicking off the
celebrations.
Kettles said their defence was
“outstanding”.
“(Ellesmere) are a great pretty
good outfit, and their defence
was fantastic – we got pretty
narrow in our shape,” he said.
“But it was a great day, and
a great occasion for rugby. The
guys absolutely loved it.”
In the first match on Saturday,
the Ellesmere under-16s beat
North Canterbury 26-12, while
the Ellesmere colts took down
North Canterbury 24-19 an hour
later.
A late try to Ellesmere
under-18 lock Billy Duncan
wasn’t enough to win their clash
which ended in a 29-22 defeat to
North Canterbury.
Meanwhile, a hard-fought
tussle between the development
sides saw North Canterbury
secure a 46-31 win after
Ellesmere took a 19-17 lead into
halftime.
CATCH:
Ellesmere
winger
Josh
Charlton
competes
with North
Canterbury
first-five
Patrick
McCallum
to win the
restart.
PHOTO:
JOSH
BAMBER/
CRFU
The day was capped off
with a thrilling 29-28 win to
Canterbury in their NPC clash
with Taranaki.
Seniors: North Canterbury
26 Ellesmere 13.
Development: North
Canterbury Stags 46
Ellesmere B 31.
Colts: Ellesmere 24 North
Canterbury 19.
Under-18: North
Canterbury 29 Ellesmere 22.
Under-16: Ellesmere 26
North Canterbury 12.
•More photos, page 28
TARGET: Ellesmere captain Tim Murgatroyd looks to offload.
PHOTO: JOSH BAMBER/CRFU
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FREE
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CultureFest
Sunday 10 September, 10am–2pm
Lincoln Domain
Take your senses on a trip around the world!
Celebrate 30 cultures through food, music, dance, art, craft, sport and games at
Selwyn’s annual multicultural festival. A fun day out for the whole family.
Performances
Nicholas Hall, Lincoln Event Centre
10–11am
11am–12pm
Mayor’s Welcome
Te Kahui Whetu o Waihora — Kapa Haka
Samandhi Buddhist Trust
Lincoln University Parent Society
NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association
Chinese Culture Association
NZ South Island Cheongsam Culture & Chinese Art Association
Sri Lanka — Kandyan
Shiki Japanese Music Group
Darfield High School
Bhartiya Samaj Canterbury — Bollywood by Pihu & Kuhu Aggarwal
Bhartiya Samaj Canterbury — Bhangra by Aura Mendiratta
Zumba Happy with Justine
12–1pm
1–2pm
Bharatnatyam Group of Christchurch
Canterbury Indian Women Group
Bangla Dance Group
Christchurch Kerala Association
UC Gamelan Ensemble
Island Sway — Tonga
Solomon Islands Association
Tagata Tuvalu Otautahi
Voice Company
Latin Addiction Dance Studio
Punjabi dance — Bhangra
MexidaNZ
Tussock Jumpers Morris Dancers
Have-a-go Activities
Liffey Stadium, Lincoln Event Centre
Lincoln Domain
10am–2.15pm
10am–2pm
Stage Performers — Interactive Sessions
Yun Jung Do Korean Martial Art —
Rolleston Yun Jung Do International (5+ years)
11am–1pm
12–1.30pm
Jiu Jitsu Brazilian Martial Art —
Axis Jiu Jitsu Rolleston (5+ years)
Ki-o-rahi - Traditional Maori - Sports Game — Waihora Taniwha
10–10.30am
Fairy Crafts — Lily Peas Blossom
10.30am–1.30pm
Children’s Games — Active Muslim Explorers
Sustainability
We’re proud to partner with Lincoln University to bring you another great CultureFest.
The University is home to students from around 80 different countries, and it has teaching staff from around the world.
Lincoln University is helping to ensure we champion sustainability, by minimising waste. Food stallholders will have certified compostable packaging and there will be
bin stations throughout the area to sort your rubbish, recycling and organics.
Almost half of Lincoln University’s research funds are dedicated to sustainability research. Plus, they’re focusing on making their campus carbon neutral by 2030, and
carbon zero by 2050. Learn more about how Lincoln University aims to contribute to a more sustainable future for our country at lincoln.ac.nz/sustainability

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Event Map
LINCOLN DOMAIN
INCOLN
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18A AND 18
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AND ROAD SAFETY
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OUTDOOR DESSERT STALLS/TRUCKS
KARAOKE
OUTDOOR GAMES
STALLS 2–17
DESSERTS LOUNGE
19
HAVE A GO
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LIBRARY VAN
STORYTELLING,
SOFT PLAY
AND TODDLER
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BLEACHER SEATING
STALLS 20–40
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STALLS 56–70
STAGE
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PLAINS
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MEIJER DRIVE
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1 Information
2 The Nut Baron Confectionery
3 Kirolous Community Fundraiser
4 Yummy Yummy Treats
5 MyBretzl
6 The Coffeeshot Ash/Rakaia
7 American Delight
8 Gelatiamo
9 Berry Burst Real Fruit Ice Cream and Yoghurt
10 Selwyn Libraries
11 Domi Manjoo
12 Honey Cakes
13 Mr Churros
14 Food Art Science
15 Desserts Lounge
16 Karaoke Zone
17 Toddler Zone
18 Selwyn District Council — Road Safety
18a
Selwyn District Council —
Emergency Management
19 Ki-o-Rahi -
20 MultiCultural Council
21 Network Waitangi Otauhahi
22 Volunteering Canterbury
23 NZ Police
24 Back to Basics
25–26 Lily Peas Blossom
27 Selwyn District Council — Long Term Plan
28 Christchurch Iranian Society
29 Rukmani Silks
30 Desi Caterers
31 Te Make
32–33 Active Muslim Explorers
34 Cancer Society
35 Selwyn Sister City Committee
36 Bulgarian Society South Island
37 Tasha’s Indian Boutique Limited
38 Zumba Happy with Justine
39 Faces of Selwyn Podcasts
40 Waste Sorting Station
41 My Home Chef
42 Bonjour Coffee
43 The Netherlands Society
44 Lettuce Eat Morocco
45 Happy Food
46 Indonesian Cuisine
47 Yummy Treats Ltd
48 Mukja
49 Sangkutsa
50 Lincoln University
51 Ayshee’s Hot Kitchen
52 Roll’n into Africa
53 Siam Tuk Tuk
54 Spring Potato
55 Yoruba South Island
56 Coptic Orthodox Church
57 Betchay’s Kitchen
58 Boon Cake Limited
59 Lincoln University Muslim Association
60 Nepali Street Food
61 Samadhi Buddhist Trust
62 Everybody’s Butchery
63 Tagata Tuvalu Otautahi
64 Crispy Dumplings Limited
65 Mastergrill
66 Electoral
67 Mobile Osaka
68 The Coffee Lady 2021 Ltd
69 Extra Seating Area
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Selwyn Times Wednesday September 6 2023
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SPORT
• From page 25
Ellesmere colts,
U-16s, U18s and the
senior B team battle
it out against North
Canterbury.
PHOTOS: BR
PHOTOS/JOSH
BAMBER/CRFU
Douglas finishes US season in style
ON TOP: Jacob Douglas on the top step of the podium at Portland International Raceway, Oregon.
• By Daniel Alvey
his first win in USF2000.
“Massive thanks to them (family)
couldn’t have without them two where once again he was
gave him pole position for race
In his post-race interview,
LINCOLN MOTOR racing
Douglas thanked his Pabst Racing
team and his family who ever since I started and just can’t victory.
either. They’ve been by my side able to run another lights to flag
driver Jacob Douglas has had
a dream finish to the USF2000
Championship.
were watching from Lincoln. thank them enough.”
“It was a pretty long race,
The 18-year-old finished off “Massive thanks to everyone at Douglas said the cool-down (teammate) Simon (Sikes) behind
the final round of the season at Pabst couldn’t have done without lap on the way in felt amazing. me the whole time and then I
Portland International Raceway, them. They gave me an amazing “Just taking it all in. It was made some mistakes at the end
Oregon, with a maiden pole and car. Ever since I joined them nice to have a lap without a bit of and he was pretty close.”
back-to-back wins.
about six months ago they have pressure and just think about the Douglas said the wins will give
After taking the pole for race been amazing and can’t thank race and how far we have come.” him some momentum heading
one he led lights to flag to take them enough.
After winning race one, that into next year.
PHOTOS: USF2000 ​
“Really looking forward to
next year and carrying this momentum
through into that.”
In the final race of the weekend,
he started from the pole
once again but was passed on the
opening lap by Sikes who held
the lead with Douglas following
behind, finishing in second
place.
Douglas finished the year sixth
in the championship standings.
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Join our Open Days
in September
Warmer months are just around the corner
That means gardens need to be prepared, repairs and maintenance planned,
and spring cleaning started.
Here at our Summerset villages in Christchurch, we’re busy getting the villages
ready too. But our residents don’t need to lift a finger, as we take care of the
chores, leaving them to spend their days how best they wish. Although some
do still love to look after their gardens of course.
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If you’ve ever been curious about village life with fewer chores, now could be
the time. We’re holding an Open Day every Thursday in September between
10am and 2pm, so you can get a taste of the Summerset life at three of our
Christchurch villages that our residents love so much.
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• By Jaime Cunningham
SELWYN’S young representative
netball side capped off a
promising season at the senior
whakataetae tournament in
Ashburton over the weekend.
The team were unable to
pick up a win at the two-day
tournament after coming up
against experienced South
Canterbury, Nelson and Mid
Canterbury sides.
But co-coach Amanda
Clarkson said they set the stage
for an exciting future.
“Despite facing three
losses, this young squad,
although lacking in height,
compensated with unwavering
determination and spirit on the
court,” she said.
“Unlike some of the
opposition, a majority of the
team doesn’t play together for
club netball so their ability
to come together, adapt and
demonstrate such impressive
growth on the court is a
testament to their natural ability
and determination to improve as
a team.”
A high-scoring 85-55 loss
to South Canterbury was
followed by a much-improved
performance against Nelson,
which Selwyn narrowly lost
54-53.
Representative co-ordinator
FUTURE: Selwyn finished their season at the senior
whakataetae tournament in Ashburton over the
weekend. Right – Selwyn narrowly lost to an experienced
Nelson side by one goal.
Shan Hunt said there
were some “beautiful
moments” against South
Canterbury, but their onegoal
thriller against Nelson
showcased their skills.
“We were cool and calm and
scored off our hard-earned
turnover ball,” Hunt said.
“The girls played highintensity
netball for 60min and
the game went down to the
wire.”
They finished with a 54-42 loss
to Mid Canterbury on Sunday.
Hunt said she was impressed
with the way the team built on
each game over the weekend.
“We are a developing side this
year, with one of our players
coming straight out of under-18
age groups and a handful of
players in their early 20s,” she
said.
• For the full
tournament results, go to
www.mcnetball.co.nz/
Draws-and-Results/senior
-whakataetae
•More school sport, pages 34-38
Wednesday September 6 2023 Selwyn Times
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Find out more about proposed new
Emergency Management Bill
Find out more about changes being proposed to how we prepare for
and manage emergencies.
A festival of the world in
Selwyn this month
A celebration of the sounds, flavours and fun of cultures from around the world
is returning to Selwyn this week.
CultureFest is back for its annual celebration at Lincoln Domain on Sunday
10 September 10am to 2pm — kicking off three weeks of celebration.
Experience the flavours of food from 28 different cultures stretching from
Bulgaria to Korea, Nigeria, Japan and beyond and enjoy top performances or
have a go yourself with sports, games, dance, songs and more from 18 different
cultures taking in Aotearoa to India, Tuvalu to Brazil.
The event will kick off a series of events over the next two weeks, celebrating
the many cultures that make up the district.
Everything from Henna Art and Kapa Haka classes to musical performances,
and more will be on offer at events across the district.
With new events such as hair braiding and sushi making through to the
return of the popular women’s only swimming night at Selwyn Aquatic centre,
the series will have something for everyone.
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says CultureFest is a high point on the
Selwyn calendar.
“CultureFest is such a fun and enjoyable time of the year, embracing the many
different people that bring colour and life to our district. Over the years the
community has really got behind the event and made it a great day out and it’s
been good to see how people are enjoying the wider event series.”
Faces of Selwyn relives traditions
To celebrate CultureFest and the many migrants that choose to call Selwyn their
home, Faces of Selwyn returns for its third time on air.
The popular series engaged a total of 1,527 listeners last year, an increase of 100
listeners from 2021. These numbers are expected to rise again this year.
This year is the first year the series has come full circle, by reintroducing a
student collaboration.
In the series’ first year in 2019, the University of Canterbury (UC) Journalism Diploma
students helped write the stories.
Three New Zealand Broadcasting School students; Charlotte Mulder, Katie Oliver and
Davina Zimmer have stepped onboard to host
Faces of Selwyn 2023.
Council’s Communications Advisor, former UC
Journalism student and host, Hayley Tate says it
feels good to pass the baton on.
“I think it’s an amazing opportunity for these
students. I hope they make the most of it.”
Broadcasting student Davina says the experience
so far has been incredibly rewarding.
“To be able to sit down with these individuals and
listen to their stories of how they came to call
Selwyn home is so interesting. You read about
Aotearoa having a high population of immigrants,
but this project puts faces to the numbers which
is really nice.”
This year’s participant Becky Buada from the
Philippines says she loved the opportunity to
share her journey about what brought her to
Selwyn and why she lives here now.
Listen live to PlainsFm at 5pm daily on 13, 15, 20,
22, 27, 29 September to hear how six Selwyn
residents from a range of different countries
including Argentina and Nepal, celebrate cultural
traditions in their new home away from home.
The Council is running a workshop on Wednesday 13 September to
learn more about the Government’s proposed new Emergency
Management Bill.
The workshop is open to the public to observe and learn about the bill
and how you can make a public submission, if you wish.
The new bill aims to bring practical improvements and small changes to
update the existing Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002.
It aims to ensure improvements such as making sure communities are
better prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies and the
impacts of emergencies on people, the economy, and the environment
are reduced.
Some of the key measures in the Bill include:
• improving outcomes for communities disproportionately impacted
by emergencies
• enhancing the resilience and accountability of critical infrastructure
• improving operational effectiveness
The workshop will be held at the Council Rolleston Offices 11am-12pm
13 September and streamed online on the Council YouTube channel.
You can also find out more about the bill and how to make a submission at
civildefence.govt.nz/cdem-sector/legislation/emergency-management-bill/
Welcoming Week 2023 on now
Welcoming Week — Te Wiki o Manaaki is happening across Aotearoa, and is
a great opportunity for residents to get to know their neighbours.
The initiative, launched in 2012, celebrates communities embracing
newcomers and making sure people feel welcome and supported, no matter
their background. It aims to do this through local events and initiatives that
help all residents feel like they are part of their community.
Council Community & Economic Development Advisor Kirstin Dingwall-
Okoye says Council funding is available year-round for people to organise
local street gathering for neighbours to get to know each other, and
Welcoming Week is a great time to plan something fun.
“Anyone who lives in Selwyn can apply for Meet Your Street funding and get
to know their neighbours with a fun social event like a bbq. It's a great way to
feel more connected in your local area.” Kristin says.
“Strengthening connections and trust in our communities contributes to
a happier and safer neighbourhood for everyone.”
For more information and to check if you are eligible for Meet Your Street
funding, visit selwyn.govt.nz/meetyourstreet.
Funding applications must be submitted and approved by Council before
the event takes place.
Catch up with Mayor
Sam Broughton
If you want to have a yarn with Mayor Sam Broughton,
here’s your chance. Sam will be holding a series of
drop-ins across the district in September and October.
Come and join him for a chat.
Date Time Venue Address
12 September 1.30pm Rolleston — Robert Harris
76 Rolleston Drive
(Rolleston Square)
25 September 9am Prebbleton — Union Fare Eatery 97 Springs Road
6 October 9am Leeston — Suburban Eatery 112 High Street
6 October 10.30am Lincoln — Coffee Culture 19 Gerald Street
13 October 11am Tai Tapu — The Store at Tai Tapu 358 Tai Tapu Road
16 October 9am
West Melton — Les Delices
Bakery and Patisserie
736 Weedons Ross
Road
30 October 9am Darfield — Darfield Bakery 62 South Terrace
30 October 10.30am Springfield — Taste of Kiwi Café
5666 West Coast
Road
Council Call
SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)
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Ph 347 2880
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Notices
DOG MICROCHIPPING
This free monthly service is available on Friday 15 September 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.
NOTIFICATION OF COUNCIL DECISION — PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE REQUEST 79
(PREBBLETON)
The Council has resolved to accept the Commissioner’s recommendation to decline Birchs Village
Limited’s application to rezone approximately 37 hectares of current rural land in Prebbleton to
residential land.
The full text of the decision can be read online at selwyn.govt.nz/pc79, at the Council’s Rolleston
Headquarters, or online at Council libraries and service centres.
Anyone who made a submission on Private Plan Change Request 79 may appeal to the Environment
Court against the Council’s decision. Appeals must reach the Court by 5pm Thursday, 19th October.
A copy of any appeal must also be served on the Council.
Meetings
Public Forums: Council and Community Board meetings are open to the public. Time is available at the
start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese Davel or Bernadette
Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the meeting by emailing
meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS
Extraordinary Council Meeting*
Wednesday 6 September 9–10am
Council Rolleston Offices
Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee
Monday 11 September 4pm–6pm
Tai Tapu Community Centre
Representation Review Committee*
Tuesday 12 September 5pm–6.30pm
Council Rolleston Offices
Appeal period extended for
Proposed District Plan decisions
Emergency Management Bill Workshop*
Wednesday 13 September 11am
Council Rolleston Office
Council Meeting*
Wednesday 13 September 1pm
Council Rolleston Offices
*Livestreamed on the Council YouTube channel
Council decisions on submissions on the Proposed District Plan were notified last week.
Due to a technical error some submitters were
notified of decisions later than intended. As a
result the appeal period has been extended.
The appeal period will now close at 5pm
6 October 2023.
Any person who made a submission on the
Proposed District Plan may appeal the Council’s
decision to the Environment Court within 30
working days of the service of the notice of
decisions. A copy of the appeal must also be
served on the Council.
You can find out more about the decisions
and the Proposed District Plan at
selwyn.govt.nz/districtplanreview.
Flood repairs are taking place on Riversleigh Road from
SH77 to Flagpole Road and on McLaughlins Road from
Elmhurst Road to Coaltrack Road. Both roads are closed.
Golf Links Road is also closed for maintenance from
SH77 to Old Tai Tapu Road.
Traffic lights are in place for maintenance on Goulds
Road from Leeston Road to Ellesmere Junction Road, Old
West Coast Road from Minchins Road to Redmonds Road,
Norwood Road from Selwyn Road to Burnham School Road and Rakaia
Terrace Road from Ardlui Road to Te Pirirta Road.
Stop Go controls are in place on Ahuriri Road from SH75 to Park Hill Road and on
Whitecliffs Road from SH77.
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 8 September
Selwyn Libraries at Castle Hill
Castle Hill Community Hall, 10am–12pm
Can't make it to the library this week? Come along
and choose some new reading material off the Edge
Connector Vehicle, place your own holds and collect
them on the day, or request a mystery selection
through our Click and Collect service. Children
under 8 must be accompanied by a parent.
Free. Bookings not required.
Friday 8 September
Variety Dance Club — Irish Dancing
Selwyn Sports Centre, 6–7pm
Variety Dance Club is going international! Learn a
new style of dance from Selwyn’s dance instructors.
Whether you’re a diligent dancer or have two left
feet, finish Friday the fun way by learning and
moving with your friends and family. $5 per person
per class. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
Monday 11 September
English Learners
Lincoln Library, 1.30–2.30pm
Join us to improve your everyday English language
skills and confidence in a casual setting. Sessions
are focused on the needs of learners — so no two
classes are the same. Whether you are looking to
learn, or simply just to socialise, join us at our weekly
coffee club. All English language learners welcome.
Suitable for 18+ years. Free. Bookings not required.
Tuesday 12 September
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Storytimes
Te Ara Ātea, 10–10.30am
Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by attending one of
our popular storytime session where basic reo Māori
will be included through stories, songs and activities.
Suitable for 3–5 years. Free. Bookings not required.
Tuesday 12 September
Malvern Writers' Café
Darfield Library, 10am–12pm
A writer's group based in the Malvern district that
provides writers from all genres and experience
— published and non-published — the chance to
share their work and offer support in a friendly and
non-judgmental environment. Suitable for adults.
Free. Bookings not required.
Tuesday 12 September
Purerehua — Māori Wind Instruments
Darfield Recreation and Community Centre
4–5pm
Create and decorate your own wooden Māori musical
instrument (purerehua). 5+ years. $3 per person.
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.
FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT
SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS
LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE
19 Messines Street, Leeston
Ph 347 2871
LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE
Gerald Street, Lincoln
Ph 347 2876
0800 SELWYN
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Selwyn Times Wednesday September 6 2023
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SPORT
Selwyn schools in the thick of it at
National winter
tournament week saw
Selwyn’s four secondary
schools compete at
events across the
country last week.
Jaime Cunningham
looks at how they went
NETBALL
Stand-out performances
from Rolleston College and
Darfield High at the South Island
Secondary Schools tournament
has seen them promoted to the A
grade competition next year.
Rolleston beat Darfield 30-18
in the B grade final on Thursday
after having unbeaten first
rounds. The teams progressed
to the final, with six wins each
and both having drawn against
Papanui High at the four-day
tournament in Invercargill last
week.
The first quarter of the final
between the two sides showcased
impressive defence.
Darfield’s Jody McCarthy-
Dempsey and Rolleston’s AJ
Rush made immediate impact
in the first 10 minutes of action,
disrupting both attacking ends
by gaining a large number of
turnover ball.
Rolleston played a patient
attacking style in the second
quarter to extend their 8-4 lead
FOCUS: Rolleston College wing defence AJ Rush clears the ball in the 26-26 draw against Papanui High. Right - wing
attack Jaiya Barnes looks for support. Rolleston went on to beat Darfield High 30-18 in the final. Below - the Darfield and
PHOTOS: MONICA TORETTO PHOTOGRAPHY
Rolleston teams.
after the first period.
Despite a few turnovers by
Darfield in the first quarter,
Rolleston were able to take a
seven-goal lead into the second
half.
Accurate shooting by
Rolleston prevented Darfield
from gaining much defensive
ball, while Rolleston managed to
continually build their lead to a
30-18 win.
Darfield also improved their
seeding from eighth last year.
As a result of finishing in the B
grade’s top three, Rolleston and
Darfield have qualified to play in
the A grade next year.
Izzy Hall (Rolleston), Kayla
Holland (Darfield) and Kate
Hefferon (Darfield) were selected
in the B grade’s tournament
team.
Lincoln High maintained
consistency by beating
Hillmorton 31-8 to finish 11th.
The team placed 12th at last
year’s tournament and showed
promising signs with three large
wins to start the competition.
With a 27-23 win against
Queen Charlotte College,
Ellesmere College also finished
in 28th after being promoted to
the B grade this year.
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HOCKEY
In just their second appearance
at the Federation Cup, Lincoln
High finished in an impressive
ninth place at the national
hockey tournament for girls in
Christchurch last week.
The team capped off their bestever
showing with a 3-2 win over
Napier Girls’ High on Saturday.
Lincoln had finished sixth in
the Canterbury competition,
but went through the national
tournament with five wins, a
draw and a loss against Villa
Maria College in the round of 16.
Lucinda Christie finished third
on the top goal scorers list with
11 goals in total (1 FG, 9 PC, 1
PS).
The schools’ boys side featured
at the Coaches Cup in Timaru,
where they finished sixth.
After suffering two large losses,
Lincoln were able to bounce back
in the playoffs with 3-1 and 5-0
wins over Roncalli College and
Buller High respectively.
At Nelson’s Johnson Cup,
Rolleston finished in 10th
following a close 2-1 loss to
Nayland College.
Meanwhile, Rolleston’s girls
first XI showed plenty of promise
by claiming 10th at the Audrey
Timlin Memorial competition.
They secured a thrilling win over
Waitaki Girls’ High on shootouts
before finishing the tournament
with a narrow 2-1 loss to Orewa
College.
Darfield’s girls’ team also
finished sixth at the South Island
tier 4 competition in Greymouth.
BASKETBALL
The future of Rolleston
basketball looks bright following
their 11th place finish at the AA
national winter tournament week
Schools Zone 4 tournament in
Dunedin last week.
Despite missing out on a top
six spot to qualify for nationals,
Rolleston recorded five wins and
three losses throughout the South
Island’s premier tournament.
Rolleston finished their
tournament on a high note by
pipping Middleton Grange 81-80
in their final game after going
down to Timaru Boys’ High 70-
60 in the 9-12 semi-final.
Meanwhile, Lincoln High had
a mixed series of results at the
boys’ Southern Schools Cup in
Timaru.
They got their tournament off
to a flying start with a 102-31
thumping against Geraldine
High before recording a win and
a loss in the remaining games of
pool play.
Lincoln’s 85-75 loss to Hagley
College would go on to be their
only loss of the tournament.
After beating Riccarton High
70-53 in their semi-final, Lincoln
secured a comprehensive 120-57
victory over Cromwell College to
finish in fifth-place.
• Turn to page 36
TARGET: Violet
McMeeken
looks down
the field in
Lincoln’s 2-2
draw against
St Margaret’s
College in the
Federation
Cup. PHOTO:
CMG SPORT
More from
tournament
week pages
37, 38
SCORE: Lincoln High finished fifth at the Southern Schools
Cup in Timaru last week.
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Upcoming events:
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Wednesday 4 October, 8am–2.30pm
Saturday 11 November, 8am–2.30pm
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SPORT
Lincoln High wins football tourny
• From page 35
FOOTBALL
Lincoln High’s girls first XI
conceded just two goals on
their way to taking out the
Gary Sowden Tournament in
Blenheim last week.
The young team beat Nelson
College for Girls 1-0 to claim the
title, and was able to avenge their
Connetics premier quarter final
loss with a 2-1 over Avonside
Girls’ High in the semi-final.
Lincoln’s unbeaten run saw
the team record 23 goals from
six matches at an average of just
under four goals a game.
Year 12 striker Denva Perrott
scored an impressive 14 of her
team’s goals, and as a result
LINE UP: Darfield’s under-15 rugby side finished in ninth place at the Rural Livestock tournament
in Alexandra.
claimed the golden boot award
for the tournament. Claudia Edy
took home the most valuable
player award for Lincoln.
GOAL:
Rolleston
College’s
girls first XI
featured in
the Gary
Sowden
Tournament
in Blenheim
alongside
Lincoln High.
A narrow 5-2 loss against
Nelson College for Girls saw
Rolleston settle for a 15th place
finish at the same tournament.
Maddie Powell was awarded
most valuable player for her side.
Lincoln’s boys side had a
promising start to the Jim
Wishart Tournament in Nelson,
but were unable to continue their
momentum into the playoffs.
Following their 5-0 loss to
Papanui High, Lincoln managed
a seventh place finish with a 3-1
over St Bernard’s College.
After recording a 2-2 draw
against Garin College, Rolleston
notched their first win of the
Nelson tournament by defeating
Nayland College 7-2 in the ninth
quarter final.
However, the team were unable
to repeat the result in the playoff
for 15th, going down 4-1 against
Nayland to finish 16th.
RUGBY (U15)
For the first time in the school’s
history, Rolleston College secured
the South Island secondary
schools Rural Livestock under-15
rugby tournament in Alexandra
last week.
A try to Taika Reihana in the
dying minutes of the final saw
Rolleston beat St Kevin’s College
24-17 to claim the title after an
unbeaten run throughout the
tournament.
Mason Cole, Drew Scotland,
Taika Reihana and Sam
Wheal were all named in
the tournament team after
impressing for Rolleston.
Lincoln finished in sixth place
after going down 26-10 to South
Otago in the section B final of
division 1. They recorded three
wins across the tournament.
After recording 48 points in
pool play, Darfield finished in
ninth place with a comfortable
54-21 win over St Andrew’s
College.
South Otago took out the
award for best all round team at
the three-day tournament.
EXPERIENCE: Lincoln High’s
boys first XI claimed seventh
spot at the Jim Wishart
Tournament in Nelson.
PHOTO GALLERY
Rolleston and
Lincoln at the
South Island
secondary
school Rural
Livestock
U-15 rugby
tournament

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PHOTO GALLERY
Rolleston in action against Papanui High and the
Ellesmere College lineup.
• More photos page 38
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Three years after a local Darfield summer,” Bernie says.
night is ‘cocktail night’ and the chefs will Feedback from customers has been very
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Advertising Feature
Dogs vs Lambs
• By Isabelle Teresa
Early lambing season is underway. You
don’t have to drive far across the district
to see idyllic pastoral scenes of protective
Mums and their tiny, spindly lambs.
Unfortunately, dog attacks can quickly
turn these scenes into horror ones.
Not only are lambs brutally killed
every year, dogs running around ewes
can cause extreme stress triggering
miscarriage or causing ewes to abandon
or starve their lambs.
Dog owners need to be especially
responsible in lambing season. Under the
Dog Control Act 1996, owners are liable
for hefty fines if their dog harasses sheep,
on top of paying compensation for stock
loss.
The Selwyn District Council Dog
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right to seize a dog if – in that person’s
opinion – it is likely to cause annoyance
or distress to an animal. They may return
the dog to its owner or to a Dog Control
Officer or Dog Ranger.
Owners also need to be aware that
attacks may result in the death of their
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to shoot a dog that is disturbing their
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The SPCA is currently urging dog
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keep track of their pets at all times. Dogs
must be under control, whether that’s
inside your property, in a fenced yard, or
on a leash when walking. Only walk in
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Some public walks through farms may
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Wednesday September 6 2023 Selwyn Times 43
Advertising Feature
Re-appreciating our landscape
through te reo
Selwyn/Waikirikiri:
the gravelly river
• By Isabelle Teresa
With next week being Te Wiki o te
Reo Māori / Māori Language Week,
here’s a (non-expert) exploration of the
placenames of some natural landscape
features across Selwyn District.
The Selwyn River was the first local
place to be named Selwyn, for New
Zealand’s first Anglican Bishop – the
town, district and electorate then
followed suit. Selwyn’s official te reo
placename is Herewini, which is just
a transliteration. More interesting is
the original Māori name for the river:
Waikirikiri. “Wai” of course is water,
and “kirikiri” is gravel or shingle. I like
to think that kirikiri is onomatopoeic,
sounding like the rustling rippling of
water over shingle.
Waimakariri is our other main
river, with “makariri” meaning cold,
honouring the river’s source in snow
melt in the Southern Alps.
In the case of Te Waihora/Lake
Ellesmere, the Māori name evokes both
the physical reality and the importance
of the place. “Hora” means spread out,
so this expresses not only the sheer size
of the lake but also the shallowness of
its waters, which helped make it such
an abundant and treasured source of
mahinga kai.
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Rakaia River’s name really tells a story.
The “k” in Rakaia follows the southern
Ngāi Tahu dialect by replacing the “ng”
sound. “Rangaia” refers to the practice
of strong men standing in line or rank
to break the force of the water when
crossing a river, so the name is a tribute
to the river’s might and strength.
Hororāta is another descriptive name,
this time for the foliage of the area. Rātā
is a flowering native tree or climbing
vine, and “horo” is landslip, so this name
is translated poetically as “drooping
rātā.”
Sometimes it is a sense of history
or cultural narrative that defines the
place. Lake Coleridge is Whakamatau,
meaning to teach or experiment. In
Māori tradition, this lake was the first
carved out by the great Chief Rākaihautū
on his journey of creation and discovery
down the South Island.
Understanding the te reo names for
our beloved local natural features gives
us new ways of thinking about them,
and insight into pre-Pākehā history.
Their descriptiveness brings the places
to life in very sensory ways. Now I know
that the Selwyn is the “gravelly river”, I’m
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
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• By Isabelle Teresa
There is much attention to the topic of nitrate in
our waters. A recent indepth study by Environment
Canterbury (ECan) explores some of this topic’s
complexities.
The report delves into the concept of nitrate “time
lags”. This is the period between land use change
(either damage or attempted improvement) and the
resulting change in nitrate concentrations as recorded
at specific monitoring locations, eg well, spring,
stream, river, wetland or lake.
The report’s purpose is to learn more about how –
and when – we will know whether land management
changes are working.
Soil nitrogen balance changes when nutrients are
applied to land (by fertiliser or effluent), grazing
animals urinate, or land is cultivated. It takes time to
break the compounds down into forms of nitrogen
that easily dissolve. Some of this soluble nitrogen is
taken up by growing plants, but excess is leached.
Organic nitrogen in plants, soil organic matter
or animal manure takes weeks or months to break
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SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Advertising
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our waters
Water (by rainfall or irrigation)
carries nitrate down through the soil
and below the root zone, through
further layers, until it finally reaches
groundwater. That groundwater
reaches the various monitoring sites
through different pathways at varying
speeds.
This is a complex area to study: time
lags increase with depth and distance
from the source, and also each water
sample contains a mixture of water
arriving after different travel times.
Key findings
• Many of Canterbury’s springfed
streams and shallow wells
showed initial changes in nitrate
concentrations within five years of
land use intensification nearby. This
gives us hope that, after significant
changes in farming practices,
improvements should also be quickly
identifiable.
• It can take much longer for the
full effects from land use changes
to emerge, especially at a catchment
scale. It might be a decade or more for
the changing nitrate concentrations
to stabilise, and also to show up in
deeper wells, streams and lakes far
from where the changes occurred.
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Spring Crafts - Animal Door Stop
Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm
Pop down to Darfield Recreation
and Community Centre to make your
very own animal doorstop. All ages
are welcome. $5 per person. Bookings
required: selwyn.govt.nz/events
Lincoln Event Centre
Purerehua - Māori Wind
Instruments
Tuesday 4-5pm
Create and decorate your own wooden
Māori musical instrument (purerehua).
5+ years. Cost $3 per person. Bookings:
selwyn.govt.nz/events
Darfield Recreation and Community
Centre
Kapa Haka Performance
Wednesday noon-12.45pm
Do you have an interest or passion
for kapa haka? Support Broadfield and
Templeton schools’ kapa haka groups
with Matua Sonny as they perform for
the community during CultureFest.
Drop-in.
Te Ara Ātea
Southbridge Garden Club
Friday 1-4pm
Come along and enjoy a Devonshire
Tea, and admire blooms from our local
Gardens. There will be a sales table with
plants, home baking and produce. Great
baskets full of groceries to raffle, and
a working demonstration on making
Felt Flowers. Cost $5, children free.
Devonshire Tea $2, cash only.
Town Hall, High Street, Southbridge
Children’s Book and Board Games
Club
Friday 3.30-4.40pm
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.
Leeston Library
Leading Learners Teenage Driving
Course
Saturday 8.30am-2.30pm
Selwyn teenagers can gain practical
hands-on, supervised learning
experience. It is for anyone with a
learner’s licence, a restricted licence or
Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
Selwyn CultureFest, Sunday 10am-2pm at Lincoln Domain. Take
your senses on a trip around the world. Celebrate 30 cultures
through food, music, dance, art, craft, sport and games at Selwyn’s
annual multicultural festival. A fun day out for the entire whānau.
a full licence. A parent/caregiver must
be present. Cost $50, bookings required:
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Wigram Air Base,
45 Harvard Ave
Jam and Chutney Preserving
Saturday noon-3pm
Preserving is an age-old skill and
in this session, you will learn about
successful jam and chutney making
techniques, make yourself a jam and
chutney and leave with the confidence to
make your own delicious treats at home.
Please bring 2 (or more) jars with metal
lids, knife, chopping board, tea towels,
and a peeler. Suitable for 18+ years. Cost:
$10 Selwyn Libraries members, $20 nonmembers.
Bookings required: selwynlibraries.
co.nz
Leeston Library
West Melton Social Dance
Saturday September 16, 6-10pm
This is a non-profit, family-friendly
event. Live music and a Lindy Hop taster
class. The taster class is 6-7pm with
social dancing running from 7-10pm.
Supper provided by the Kirwee Hall
committee. Tickets are $35 for adults and
$10 for children: https://rb.gy/87gzm
West Melton Community and
Recreation Centre
Henna Art
Various times
Get creative and learn how to create
beautiful henna designs at this fun craft
class with Nishi. She will teach tips and
tricks on how to use a henna cone. This
workshop is beginner-friendly. 6+ years.
Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm at Lincoln Library
and Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm at Leeston
Library. Cost:$5 library members, $10
non-members. Bookings required:
selwynlibraries.co.nz
Lincoln and Leeston Library
Terrace Station Open Garden Day
Sunday 11am-3pm
View violets, primroses, daffodils and
early trilliums among the bare trunks
of the tall trees and much more. Bring a
picnic to enjoy. Cost $10, children free,
cash only. No dogs allowed.
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security system are just a few of the many extras on
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone
spacious office/studio that gives options for
those who require a dedicated work from home space
or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.
a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston.
Karen Hennessy
Mobile: 027 967 0186
karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz
Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for
keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with
2 heat pumps.
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen
room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with
ladder access and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this
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Wednesday September 6 2023 Selwyn Times 47
Your guide to all things Real Estate
in the Selwyn District
Why should you use a
Property Manager?
Whether renting out your home or
an investment property, managing
properties comes with responsibilities
and can become time-consuming and
complex. Using a professional property
management team that communicates
well and deals with the day-to-day
tasks of managing your properties and
offering expertise and a range of services
can make your life as a property owner
smoother and more profitable.
Saving time is one of the primary
reasons for employing a property
manager. Taylor Staines from Real
Property Management Ltd advises
property managers can advertise your
property, conduct viewings, do credit and
reference checks on the preferred tenants,
create a tenancy agreement compliant
with current standards, complete a
condition entry report, do regular
inspections, collect rent and chase arrears
if required and complete end of tenancy
bond inspections.
Repairs and maintenance are
unavoidable, and a property manager
provides convenience when dealing
with these issues. They are available to
handle emergency maintenance issues
24/7 and have a network of trusted
contractors who can promptly handle
routine maintenance and emergency
repairs. By having regular property
inspections, minor problems can be
dealt with before they escalate and cost
more money. If tenant issues arise, your
property manager can liaise between the
owner and tenant and resolve matters
professionally. Meanwhile, Taylor
explains, “Tenants have a sense of security
that everything is going correctly, and
that rent goes to the right place, and the
bond is held correctly.”
Navigating the legal aspects of property
ownership and tenanting your property
can be quite complex. Property managers
stay updated with the latest laws and
regulations, ensuring your properties
comply with local laws, regulations,
and housing codes throughout the
tenancy, including the Privacy Act,
Residential Tenancy Act and Healthy
Homes Standard. If a landlord is out
of New Zealand for more than 21 days
consecutively, an agent must be appointed
to look after the tenancy while they’re
away. Property managers’ expertise and
knowledge provide a smooth, hassle-free
experience while safeguarding you from
potential legal troubles and disputes.
Enlisting a property manager will
give you peace of mind for one of your
most valuable assets. They can save you
time and effort, allowing you to be more
hands-off but confident in knowing
they will be efficient and professional
and minimise any potential headaches
associated with rental properties.
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A large, quality home sited in a private and established
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The home features four bedrooms (master with
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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)
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Licensed (REAA 2008) - West Melton
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Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,
this property maintains a semi-rural feel whilst being
Contact:
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premium property, you wi l appreciate what a privilege it
would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.
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Mission Without Borders
visit the Sechka’s house
with support to lift them
out of poverty.
Families in Ukraine
need your help!
The Sechka family live in a rural area
of Sarny region, western Ukraine, in
an old dilapidated house. Mykhailo,
40, and his wife Nadiya, 31, work hard to
provide for their family. They face a massive
challenge as three of their five children have
severe disabilities. One of their daughters
is unable to walk at all. The health of
their children means they need medical
examinations, check-ups, and treatment.
Which costs money.
Mykhailo used to work in forestry, but
when the war began, he lost most of his
wages then he had to quit. Since then, he
has focused on farming and keeps cows,
pigs, geese, and poultry to survive.
Son Mieko loves his parents and sees they
are hardworking. Mykhailo must cultivate
a lot of land to grow forage for the animals,
and vegetables and grain for the family. He
was using an old tractor that he bought 15
years ago. The tractor is 50 years old and
required constant repair. Mykhailo says that
after each working day he had to repair it
and it wasn’t worth the money. Since then,
the old tractor became a place where Mieko
and his siblings play.
Despite Mykhailo and Nadiya’s efforts,
the family’s situation became very difficult.
The loss of income, health issues and the
ongoing war has taken its toll.
Mieko’s family need help with resources,
such as tools and machinery, so they can
grow food for themselves.
Right now, the Ukrainian economy
is shrinking, and inflation is rising. So,
supporting families just like Mieko’s with a
self-sufficiency project will be a lifeline.
Mieko’s anxiety and uncertainty and have
resulted in physical and psychological
issues. There is no doubt that the impact
of war will be felt by his family and many
others for years to come.
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If you would like to help, here are
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1. A gift of $30 will supply an emergency
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Wednesday September 6 2023 Selwyn Times
GARDENING 49
How to entice monarch butterflies
• By Henri Ham
I REMEMBER as a child
being fascinated with monarch
butterflies.
Spotting those brightly-striped
caterpillars chomping through
our swan plants, and then
magically evolve into monarch
butterflies, seemed to consume a
lot of our time.
While monarch butterflies are
around all year long, January is
peak monarch season. If you’re
wanting to entice monarchs
to your garden this summer,
you need to be thinking about
planting swan plants now.
Once you’ve got your seedlings,
plant them around 70cm apart,
as swan plants can grow up to 2m
high, and really bush out. Plant
in well-drained soil, that gets lots
of sun. They’ll also benefit from
some shelter as they won’t cope
well in strong winds. If they are in
an exposed spot, I recommend
staking your plants, or tying to a
fence.
Once established, swan plants
produce impressive puffy seed
pods, said to resemble – you
guessed it – swans. These pods,
around the size of a golf ball,
are what you’d collect if you’re
wanting to harvest the seeds and
have go growing your own next
year. Or letting the pods naturally
burst will result in your own wild
garden of swan seedlings.
Once they are established, swan
plants are very low maintenance.
Avoid any sprays or fertilisers on
the leaves, as these can harm to
caterpillars.
Similarly, if you are buying
established plants, and you’ve
got caterpillars ready to be
transferred on, you’ll need to hold
off for 10 days.
This is because any residual
spray needs to disappear before
putting any caterpillars on a
swan plant, as it can harm the
caterpillars. Then to be sure, test
the plant with one caterpillar first.
Growing swan plants can be
bitter-sweet. While it’s exciting
when you find your plant covered
with caterpillars, you’ve got to
have enough leaves to feed them
all.
Caterpillars can literally eat
FOOD SOURCE:
Brightly-striped
caterpillars
evolve into
monarch
butterflies –
the chrysalis
snacks on swan
plants until
metamorphosis.
themselves out of house and
home. If you get to this stage, you
can move caterpillars onto
other swan plants, for more
food. But initially picking off
excess eggs can help this from
occurring.
If you’re finding you’ve got
the opposite problem of no
caterpillars, wasps could be the
problem. To keep the wasps
away, cover your swan plant with
a mesh net. The butterflies will
still be able to lay their eggs on
the leaves that are touching the
mesh.
If you’ve been left with a
baron-leaved plant, simply
leave it to regrow more leaves.
Swan plants can also last up to
two years, so come early winter,
give your plant a good prune back
in preparation for next summer.
It’s also worth knowing that
swan plants can be toxic if
ingested. So (especially if you’re
handling the caterpillars) think
about wearing gloves or giving
your hands an extra deep wash
after your gardening session.
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Selwyn Times Wednesday September 6 2023
50
MOTORING
ARMED WITH a raft of
across-the-board improvements
and a lot more style, the
latest iteration of the Nissan
Pathfinder should find the road
to success smoother than its
underwhelming predecessor.
It borrows some bits from
the old model including the
same 3.5-litre petrol V6, but the
change wand has been wielded
in enough places including an
emphatic styling overhaul, to
make a telling and compelling
difference. This Pathfinder
demands attention with its
strong, muscular appearance,
shorter front overhang, slimmer
pillars, C-shaped LED headlights
and a “floating” roofline.
The latter allows the use of
a two-tone paint job for the
first time. All these elements
transition the Pathfinder from a
large, dated and frumpy looking
SUV to one that’s modern,
contemporary with enough eye
candy to make it a bit of a
head-turner.
Now we’ve established it’s a
good looker what else is new?
A conventional nine-speed
automatic ,complete with wheelmounted
gear paddle shifters,
is teamed to an updated version
of Nissan’s well-proven 3.5-litre
direct-injection V6 petrol. It’s
see you later for the dithery and
droning CVT of the out going
model.
Seven drive and terrain
settings are available for the
all-wheel drive system. A new
innovation is Pro-PILOT
featuring semi-autonomous
driving. Safety is nailed in one,
thanks to 9 airbags, including
curtain bags spanning all three
rows of seats. Towing of braked
trailers up to 2700kg is made
safer and easier with a twomode
on-board trailer-stability
programme.
Sold here initially in 2022 as
a three model line-up, Nissan
NZ didn’t wait long to hit the
delete button on the entry level
ST. Instead they’ve opted for a
high spec line-up starting with
the $83,490 Ti. The lavishly
appointed Ti-L that was steered
out for this road test, is the
‘cherry on top of the cake’ model.
With its steepish pricing
the Pathfinder faces some stiff
competition in the forms of Ford
Everest and Toyota Highlander.
While the current Highlander
briefly offered a V6 petrol when
it was launched two years ago.
This was ditched months later,
as Toyota NZ upped the ante in
switching to low emisson hybrid
engines. A move that has paid
off, as cleaner greener SUVs of
this size are not that common yet
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Substantial overhaul for Nissan Pathfinder
Motoring with Bob Nettleton
for less than $80K.
The engine’s maximum power
of 202kW is about the same as
the old model while the 340Nm
of torque is underdone in an
SUV of this size and weight.
Consequently, low-speed pulling
power suffers and isn’t as strong
as it needs to be to cope with
long punishing hill climbs
under load. This leads to the
transmission hunting between
gears in search of more power to
keep the vehicle moving along
at a respectable clip. At times all
nine gears the transmission has
at its disposal need to be called
into play to do their bit.
For the most part they cannot
fully mask the engine’s torque
deficiencies despite their best
efforts. The motor’s happy place
seems to be in the higher rev
range. Here it effortlessly brings
up the 6,500pm mark (and
beyond for those drivers brave
enough to test its rev extremities)
before the engine cut-out kicks
and plays the spoiler. The new
automatic does a masterly job of
cleverly shuffling its nine-gear
deck of cards and comes up
trumps most of the time. At
highway speeds the gearing is
high to keep engine revs and fuel
consumption low. To summon
a snappy burst of acceleration
to whisk past slower traffic, the
gearbox has to do a deep dive
down a couple of ratio to find
that extra oomph.
A large and welcoming cabin
looks and feels the real large
upmarket SUV deal. Comfort
is assured regardless of what
the weather is doing. Making
this happen is the excellent
tri-zone climate controlled
air-conditioning with air vents
all the way through to the back
row of seats. Rear sunshades do
a good job of reducing heat and
glare.
A huge 10.8-inch Head Up
Display is standard, projecting
key information, including
turn-by-turn satellite navigation
to keep the driver focused on
the road ahead. An upgraded
infotainment system has
integrated wireless Apple
CarPlay and wired Android
Auto, four USB charging points
plus two 12-volt outlets.
The test vehicle makes a
statement with wrap-around
ambient cabin lighting,
panoramic glass sunroof, 20-
inch alloys, plus underbody
protection. There’s the option
of captain’s chairs in the second
row (reducing seating capacity to
seven), ventilated front seats, and
a ‘smart’ rearview mirror with
switchable digital imagery.
There’s a comprehensive safety
package from Nissan’s Intelligent
Mobility Suite. Included is a
rearview camera, an Advanced
Drive-Assist instrument cluster,
LED dusk-sensing headlights
with high-beam assist. The latter
feature literally takes the tedious
task of dipping the vehicles lights
at night for on-coming traffic out
of the driver’s hands.
A well-sorted double wishbone
front suspension and an
independent multi-link rear end
with coils, brings a fair degree
of handling composure to the
road holding table. However, the
Pathfinder’s share size and 2000
plus kg kerb weight compromises
the vehicle’s handling at its
outer extremities. This comes to
the fore when driving on tight
twisty terrain which we have an
abundance of on our roads.
The laws of physics come out
to play increasing body roll in
these situations. Although still
manageable, you quickly get a
reality check on the vehicle’s
handling limitations. It isn’t
helped by light steering and is
seemingly tuned to meet the
tastes of the North American
market. Here demand remains
strong for big beefy petrol SUVs
in the mould of the Pathfinder.
To my mind, the latest Ford
Everest is the road-holding
benchmark model for our large
SUV market. Because it’s based
on the latest Ford Ranger Ute,
it has genuine ‘go anywhere’
off-road capabilities that are
superior to the Pathfinder. It’s
okay on ski field access road and
that type of driving but little
more with its average ground
clearance.
Rating out of 10: Performance 7, Handling 6, Build
Quality 7, Comfort 7, Passenger and Load Space 8,
Average Consumption (on road test) 12.9L/100km,
Value for Money 6, Safety – Five star ANCAP crash
rating.
Overall points out of 10: 7
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Jacob, Jill join big farmer protest
Jacob Du fy of Darfield and his dog Ji l were among more than 2000 farmers and supporters
who were in Darfield and L eston for the Groundswe l NZ protests on Friday.
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A MOTORIST a legedly more
than thr e times the drink
driving limit was caught after
doing a burnout near the
Ro leston police station.
Police say the 25-year-old
from Burnham recorded 1026
micrograms of alcohol per
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which wasn’t a g od l ok
when you have b en drinking as
we l,” he said.
The burnout wasn’t an antipolice
thing, said Harker.
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A DARFIELD farmer has
spoken of watching a man leap into
the flooded Hawkins River to try and
save himself after a helicopter winch
rescue operation failed.
Rod May had taken his tractor to
the scene on Greendale Rd, to try and
reach the middle-aged man who had
been clinging to the branches of a tree
in the rising waters on Sunday night.
The man had driven into the
flooded river, escaped from his car
and ca led emergency services from
his ce lphone which he managed to
keep with him.
Ultimately, a second helicopter
winch operation plucked the man
to safety after he was swept downstream.
It was a happy ending to the
ordeal which had lasted more than
three hours. The rescue was among
several in Canterbury on Sunday in
flooded rivers.
May said he and his family had just
had dinner when a neighbour alerted
them. Arriving about 8.50pm, he saw
the floodwaters were too high for the
tractor, however, he used its lights for
i luminating the site where the man
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LUCKY: The scene of the rescue on Sunday night, where emergency personnel encountered rapidly rising waters as
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A MOTORIST a legedly more
than three times the drink
driving limit was caught after
doing a burnout near the
Ro leston police station.
Police say the 25-year-old
from Burnham recorded 1026
micrograms of alcohol per
litre of breath. The lega limit is
250mcg/l. He was also charged
with sustained loss of traction.
Senior Sergeant
Dean Harker
said the driver
was tracked to a
Burnham address
after a member of
the public reporting
seeing him
doing a burnout
near the Tennyson St police station
about 10.50pm on Friday.
“He was annoyed about something
and decided to do a burnout,
which wasn’t a good look
when you have been drinking as
we l,” he said.
The burnout wasn’t an antipolice
thing, said Harker.
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THE OWNER of the
Prebbleton Dairy targeted
four times by youth believes a
family group conference was a
waste of time.
The meeting involved one
of the teens, a 13-year-old,
his family, Oranga Tamariki,
police and four other victims,
including another dairy
owner.
Facilitated by Oranga
Tamariki, youth justice family
group conferences are
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responsibility and leave them
with a plan for the future.
While the victims could
speak a the meeting, Sangeet
Mehta said the decision had
already been made as to what
would happen with the youth.
The victim’s views did not
make a difference.
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A group of men who were in
the bar a the same time are the
focus of police inquiries. It is
believed they watched her being
paid, and then quickly swooped.
The incident happened at The
Famous Grouse Hotel in Lincoln
two weeks ago.
After she was paid out a the
bar, the men who had been
si ting nearby went over and
congratulated her. While she was
distracted the money disappeared
from her handbag. She only
realised it was gone after she left
the hotel.
Police have taken CCTV
security camera footage from the
hotel which shows the men going
over to the woman and mobbing
her in a congratulatory way. The
footage also captures a hand from
one of the men going towards the
Police say they may have
identified one of the group but
aren’t saying anymore about
the incident. The Selwyn Times
understands the men are from
the Amberley area.
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•Minimise the amount of dust
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• Water gardens and indoor
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• Read the warning label on
bagged composts or po ting mix.
• Wear gloves.
• Wear a mask so that any dust
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• Dampen po ting mixes before
• Open bags of soil products
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• Make sure the working area
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• See a doctor if you develop a
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These are simple, easy and
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The annual Christchurch District
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THERE’S A BATTLE raging
in the new car marke that
I’m very interested in, and it’s
not just abou the total sales
figures.
You see, there’s a ba tle
within a ba tle and it is in the
fu ly electric vehicle segment,
those companies that have
EVs are fighting amongst
each other for market share.
Of course, the winners wi l
always be the companies that
have affordable cars for the
mainstream – Peugeot, MG
and newcomer BYD wi l fa l
into that category.
However, you can’t
discoun the models landing
here from South Korea,
Hyundai and Kia are both
we l established in the EV
market and new models are
landing on a regular basis.
Kia has just introduced a
newcomer and it is simply
badged EV6, it’s part of a
series of models that wi l
cover a broad spectrum of
the EV market. The EV6 isn’t
mainstream, its price tag
from $72,990 won’t lure Joe
Average, in fac the range-
KIA EV6: Range of electric models that include
rear-wheel-drive or a l-wheel-drive. Price start at
$72,990
models, the difference is not wind and a slight roar off the
just extra power on tap, but big tyres (255/45 x 20in), but
the high output versions wi l its movement is very hushed
take you further.
and I gue s that’s what you
The evaluation car was would want and expect when
the range-topper, and it buying an electric vehicle.
is good for almost 500km Along with a lot of innercity
running around, I took
driving distance if conditions
are conducive to load-free the evaluation car west
topping EV6 is priced at motoring. If you feel more towards Darfield, returning
$109,990. However, if you are comfortable topping up via Burnham and Lincoln. It is
determined to buy into the along the way the EV6 wi l an adept highway cruiser, it’s
EV6 there are two variants recharge from 10 to 80 per also very swift with a standsti l
that list from under $80k, cent in around 18min using a to 100km time of 5.2sec,
and that wi l net you a $5750 designated charge port. and it wi lunge through a
New Zealand Government
highway overtake in 4.2sec
Clean Car Programme • Price – Kia EV6 GT- (80-120km/h). Those figures
rebate. The remaining three Line AWD, $112,990 come from the benefit of huge
models in the line-up are
• Dimensions –
power figures – 225kW and
priced at $78,990, $94,990
and $106,990.
Length, 4635mm; over 600Nm of torque.
That’s quite an extensive
Not only is the ma sive
width, 1890mm;
range, and if you are
height, 1605mm
amount of torque something
that supplies that urgency,
wondering where the cost • Configuration the EV6 also drives like a
differences lie, the two
– Two electric
sports car. It is firmish in the
entry models have ba tery motors, four-wheeldrive,
225kW,
augurs we l when quick
suspension which always
capacities of 58kW and
77.4kW respectively and are
rear-wheel-drive only, the
605Nm, automatic corners are presented.
The steering loads up
rest have the high power • Performance –
to provide solid off-centre
ba teries and have drive to a l 0-100km/h, 5.2sec support with plenty of
four corners, the four-wheeldrive
models utilising two My charging experience fron tyres. That’s the kind
feedback coming off the
electric motors.
consisted only of using o feel I like, the EV6 is fu ly
The EV6 can be described the domestic supply on involving and covers distance
as a cro sover between sedan my property. Under those like a sports car. That is one
and a sport utility vehicle, conditions the charge time is of the benefits of electric
its design is spherical and quite lengthy – an overnight power, there’s no point
a l enveloping, much like a charge wi l only net you a anywhere where acceleration
sedan, but with its height of half tank, so to speak. On a isn’t met with urgency. Of
1.5m it is ta l and fits the SUV more positive note, I used the course, you don’t have to
bracket.
EV6 as many drivers would, drive the EV6 in sport mode,
A l models have five seats when parked up hook into it’s also happy plying the city
only, bu they share a wealth the household supply and commute or every other dayto-day
dawdle.
of internal space and comfort just let it continua ly top up.
is high. The EV6 is also I found that on a standard There’s no doubt Kia is
minimalistic in its layout. suburb to city commute it keen to impre s with its
Don’t get me wrong, it has was more than adequate to electric-only line-up. The EV6
a wealth of specification, keep range plentiful.
is futuristic, yet it ca ries the
yet it’s a l manipulated by What’s more, it comes with electric vehicle ingredients
simple dial and push-bu ton decent charge cable length that wi lure those who don’t
controls, you may expect – almost 6m which meant see fo sil fuel in the future of
there to be a lot o functions, it was long enough for my personal transport. How it a l
but many of those that unique situation. The type plays out is something that I’ l
would ordinarily be guided 2 to type 2 cable (the one continue to keep an eye on,
by switches can be made for acce sing charge ports) and it’s interesting how the
electronica ly through one of is also quite lengthy, which raft of new EVs are pitched
the central display screens. means you don’t have to get in terms of price, many are
The EV6 has a high graphic too close to the structure si ting just below the 80k
percentage, and the logic and risk bumping into it like threshold whereby owners
behind the touch surfaces is I saw just recently when a can capitalise on the rebate.
deep yet intuitive.
driver of a Tesla go too close. We are certainly in for
I find it interesting that As you would expect, the some exciting times ahead,
both Kia and Hyundai offer EV6 drives smoothly and and Kia wi l no doubt be
the varying power supplies quietly, there are minor a big part of how future
for their flagship electric extraneous noises such as direction shapes up.
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Deadline Sale : 12pm, Thu 3 Nov 2022
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Urszula Bedggood
Mobile: 027 338 7889
urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz
Haley Smith
Mobile: 027 341 3846
haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz
• Two bay pole shed plus a double carport
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• A large sun-drenched conservatory plus sma ler conservatory.
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178 Hororata Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel
Deadline sale: Tuesday 6th December
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HOPCROFT
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Caine Hopcroft
Contact:
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Phone:03 347 1411
Email: caine.hopcroft@harcourts.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Although the market may appear cha lenging, our sales numbers don’t
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Ca l Caine any time for a no obligation chat about your next move!
33 Stables Drive, Lincoln Viewing: Sunday 3-3.30pm or by appointment
URSZULA BEDGGOOD
AND TEAM
Spring ha sprung and there’s no better time than now to se l your home.
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Built by the reputable Orange Homes in 2022, this cleverly
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bedrooms. The spacious master offers a walk-in robe and
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8 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln
Lincoln is a desirable town within the Selwyn District, and this
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stro l of the playground, nature reserve/wetlands and close to
shops and amenities.
Our owners have loved their home but changing circumstances
for them, now represent an opportunity for the next buyer
wanting a we l appointed, sun drenched family home.
Price: By Negotiation
View online harcourts.net/RL2817
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First in, first home
In a highly desirable and practical location, this beautifully
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The clever layout and carefully designed features are
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The neutral colour scheme lends a warm, inviting
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complete the interior layout.
The easy-care 800sqm (more or less) fully-fenced section
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is the perfect spot to entertain or relax. There is a primary
school and secondary school only a very short walk away,
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making this property an ideal place to raise a family.
This contemporary, well-maintained property represents
a wonderful opportunity to establish yourself in a quality
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Price: Offers/Enquiries Over $650,000
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Jo McIntosh
Mobile: 027 384 4279
jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz
Karen Beatty
Mobile: 021 985 592
karen.beatty@bayleys.co.nz
Make this Home Your Sanctuary!
Introducing a stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home
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Prepare to be amazed by the soaring high ceilings that create
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This culinary haven not only a lows for easy meal preparation
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Step outside onto the sun-drenched outdoor patio, where
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This private oasis provides the perfect setting for outdoor
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For your vehicles, this property offers a single garage and
carport and with a separate laundry area, household chores
become a breeze, keeping your living spaces neat and
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33 Birchs Road, Prebbleton
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2022/2023
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services
Enjoy the vi lage feel of Prebbleton and discover the
array of dining options and amenities in Prebbleton
Vi lage, conveniently replenish your supplies at Fresh
Choice Supermarket. An easy walk through to the
Prebbleton domain or enjoy the freedom of public
transport close by. Relish the advantages of residing
within the sought-after school zones of Prebbleton
Primary School and Lincoln High School.
Deadline Sale - All offers to be considered
on or before 6pm Tuesday 11th July 2023
- unless sold prior
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz
Listing ID: PRB30043
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008) - Ro leston
Kate Cameron
Contact:
Mobile: 027 688 8057
Open Homes: Thursday 5.30 - 6.00pm and Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm
Proudly 100% Locally
Owned & Operated
Now with 4 offices in Selwyn
Call in and see us for all your Real Estate needs
Rolleston - Lincoln - West Melton - Prebbleton
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)
• The established dominant weekly
guide for sellers & buyers in Selwyn
• Hundreds of properties every week
• Lift-out format
• Total town & rural coverage across
the entire Selwyn district
For full information on placing
your advertisement, call:
Lynette Evans 021 222 7831
Email: lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi
Mike Fulham 021 300 567
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LiFt oUt
FeAtURing the BeSt
PRoPeRtieS AcRoSS
the SeLWYn DiStRict
PUBLiSheD eVeRY WeDneSDAY
Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 6th SePtemBeR, 2023
Land of opportunity
21 hectares (approximately) fully deer fenced into
seven paddocks (approximately). Three stand wool
shed and sheep yards. Two units of water from the
Malvern Hills water scheme to a 20,000 litre water
tank. Fully mole drained and in an area renown
for grass growth. Fantastic building sites with
outstanding views to the foothills and mountains
beyond. No covenants add a tiny home, build your
dream home or relocate. Unlimited opportunities -
larger lifestyle, landbank, or add on to an existing
operation
Centrally located between Springfield & Sheffield,
with an easy commute to Darfield or Christchurch
City and in close proximity to all the outdoor
pursuits on offer in the Selwyn District including
skiing, fishing, jet boating, hiking and mountain
biking to name a few! Plus GST (if any).
Deadline Sale: (Unless sold prior)
2pm, Thursday, 14 September 2023
www.bayleys.co.nz
Mark Terry
Mobile: 027 572 2559
mark.terry@bayleys.co.nz
Karen Hennessy
Mobile: 027 967 0186
karen.hennessy@bayleys.co.nz
Boundary lines are indicative only
Swamp Road, Russells Flat, Sheffield
Viewing: By appointment
MARK TERRY AND
KAREN HENNESSY
CLIENT FOCUSED, RESULTS DRIVEN
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.
Contact Mark and Karen today for a results driven service.
Mark Terry | 027 572 2559
mark.terry@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Karen Hennessy | 027 967 0186
karen.hennessy@bayleys.co.nz
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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THANK YOU
2023
Awards for Excellence
in Real Estate
OVERALL
RESIDENTIAL
SALESPERSON
OF THE YEAR -
HIGHEST SALES
VOLUME
Reflective of their hard work, dedication,
exceptional skills and down to earth
approach, Chris and his team would like to
extend a sincere thanks for all the ongoing
support of their valued clients and network
who made these achievements possible.
Chris Jones | Bayleys Canterbury
BAYLEYS NATIONAL AWARDS
Chris Jones and his Team
have also been recognised
at this year’s Bayleys National
50 th Anniversary Awards
National Salesperson of the Year Chris Jones
Highest Volume of Transactions Chris Jones
National Rural Salesperson Chris Jones
National EBU of the Year Chris Jones Team
Chris Jones | 027 220 5043 | chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz | chrisjonesbayleys.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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ADRIENNE
GOODEVE
ALL OVER
SELWYN
Adrienne joined the Jo McIntosh team four
years ago, and simply loves selling real estate.
The entire Jo McIntosh team are born and bred in Selwyn and this experience allows them to provide
a wonderful insight into what’s on offer.
With proven Real Estate Results, Adrienne is on your side and works hard to help you into your next property.
Her extensive Banking and International Sales experience, allows her to offer a different aspect to the team
but equally importantly, to her vendors and purchasers.
A Selection of the Team’s current listings
FINAL FOR SALE
FINAL FOR SALE
FINAL FOR SALE
FINAL FOR SALE
Darfield 2120 Wards Road
bayleys.co.nz/5521826
Kirwee 13 Walter Place
bayleys.co.nz/5521424
Kirwee 21 Suffolk Drive
bayleys.co.nz/5521637
Kirwee 1454 Courtenay Road
bayleys.co.nz/5520491
FINAL FOR SALE
FINAL FOR SALE
FINAL FOR SALE
FINAL FOR SALE
Oxford 700 Woodstock Road
bayleys.co.nz/5521820
Rolleston 17 Chimango Place
bayleys.co.nz/5521559
Sheffield 3893 Old West Coast Rd
bayleys.co.nz/5520749
Springfield 5693 West Coast Road
bayleys.co.nz/5520402
Contact Adrienne today
Adrienne Goodeve | 021 977 877
adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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Darfield Stage 7 Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road
New release Stage 7
A choice of ten prime sections ranging from 650sqm to 665sqm, all with northwest views to the Torlesse Range and
beyond. Located within a quality subdivision of Torlesse Estate, just a short distance to the Darfield village and all its
amenities, as well as the local Primary School, Darfield High School and pre-schools. These sections all have mains
sewer, town water supply, power, fully fenced and fibre to the boundary. Protective covenants are in place to
protect the future of your investment.
Titles due approximately November 2023.
650 sqm
Asking Price $250,000
View by appointment
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657
chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5521624
Darfield 238 Horndon Street
Position perfection
Looking for an investment or first home? This charming home may be the one. With a north-facing aspect, this
100sqm (more or less) family home offers original features, three bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate toilet, and
separate laundry. The separate living area is bathed in natural light with an easy flow through to the open-plan
dining/kitchen area. The tidy kitchen has original fittings, a free-standing stove, rangehood and good cupboard
space. A log burner in the lounge and new carpet throughout add to the cosy ambience. Outside, you'll find the
classic Kiwi quarter-acre section (1,012sqm more or less) with a separate single garage, a woodshed with power, offstreet
parking and space to relax. Nearby to the local domain and township amenities. Note: Offers under the
benchmark price as previously offered to Ngai Tahu will not be considered by the vendor.
bayleys.co.nz/5521740
3 1 1 1
Deadline Sale (will not be sold prior)
1pm, Wed 20 Sep 2023
62 South Terrace, Darfield
Phone for viewing times
Karen Beatty 021 985 592
karen.beatty@bayleys.co.nz
Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING
Lincoln 10 Ascot Close
Size, situation, sell
This spacious 257sqm (approx) home on a large 746sqm section redefines modern living with a blend of
functionality and elegance. Four generously sized bedrooms, two inviting living areas, and a central hub with
contemporary open plan kitchen, dining, and living space with log burner designed to bring people together. A
separate lounge provides the perfect retreat. Practical amenities include a separate laundry, woodshed, garden
shed, attic storage, camera security system, small office nook and is well-fenced to ensure privacy and security.
Parking is plentiful with drive-through double garage, and off-street parking for visitors or multiple vehicles. The
owners are moving to a retirement home and are motivated to sell, presenting an unmissable opportunity for astute
buyers. Zoned for Lincoln Primary and Lincoln High School.
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Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 14 Sep 2023
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View Sun 12-12.30pm
Tim Dyer 027 495 0979
tim.dyer@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5521746
NEW LISTING
Rolleston 37A Park Lane
Immaculate presentation, triple car temptation
Bathed in natural light, the warm and welcoming feel of the home is evident as soon as you step through the front
door. The crisp white kitchen is at the heart of the home and provides for ease of entertaining with a plumbed
double fridge space and a walk-in pantry. Both the living area and separate lounge flow seamlessly to the sunny and
private rear garden. All four bedrooms are generously proportioned, with the master bedroom benefitting from a
walk-in robe and a tiled ensuite shower. A separate laundry and a tiled shower in the central bathroom ensure
comfort and convenience, ideal for practical family living. Carpeted and with insulated doors, the triple car garaging
with drive-through access is most certainly the jewel in the crown. Those searching for additional vehicle storage
and off-street parking for boats, caravans or trailers must take note as this opportunity is simply too good to miss.
4 2 2 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
4pm, Wed 20 Sep 2023
View 12-12.30pm Sun 10 Sep or by appointment
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5521729
bayleys.co.nz

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Four Seasons Realty
AUCTION

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Auctions
THIS WEEK (unless sold prior)
6 September
Wednesday
2:00pm
Russley Golf Club
428 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
AUCTION
Halswell 60 Santa Rosa Avenue
Harcourts ID: RG10044
Georgia Glen & Richard Woerlee
021 0233 3677 | 027 220 7706
RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB
428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.
AUCTION
Rolleston 14 Blue Jean Avenue
Harcourts ID: HPB2253
Jaden Ransley
027 916 3942
AUCTION
AUCTION
Templeton 6 Riwai Street
Harcourts ID: HR6249
Blair Earnshaw
027 666 6769
Northwood 30 Applefield Court
Harcourts ID: HR6322
Mike Brown
021 461 986
RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB
Harcourts ID: HR6345
428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.
AUCTION
Beckenham 1/49 Aylmer Street
Andrew Sare
021 714 287
On average we have over 400 people viewing
our online auctions every week.
LIVE AUCTION STREAM
www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
LINCOLN, ROLLESTON & PREBBLETON
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
Required
Do you love the community you live in and
want to sell it to others?
Do you want to run your own business with
the opportunity to create financial freedom?
Do you want to spend less time in traffic,
which means more time with the people you
love, doing what you enjoy?
Work local, live local, succeed local
with New Zealand’s largest and
most trusted real estate group.
Scan for
more info
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Talk in confidence 03 323 6045 | 027 5936 394
WENDY SARE
wendy.sare@harcourts.co.nz
OUR OFFICE
Locations
Belfast
Hanmer Springs
Hornby
Kaiapoi
Lincoln
Prebbleton
Rolleston
Rangiora
The Palms
Four Seasons Realty

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Tai Tapu 34 Ardrossan Way
Best in class with country views
Welcome to luxury family living in the heart of Tai Tapu! This exquisite high-end home offers an unparalleled blend of
elegance and comfort, designed to exceed your every expectation. With four spacious bedrooms, two expansive living
areas, and two modern bathrooms, this residence provides ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The
2.55m stud height creates an air of grandeur, while the cathedral ceilings add a touch of architectural brilliance that is
truly awe-inspiring. Indulge in culinary delights within the designer kitchen, complete with top-of-the-line appliances
and finishes that cater to your every cooking need. The walk-in pantry offers an abundance of storage, ensuring your
kitchen remains clutter-free and impeccably organized. Bask in the glory of all-year-round sun that floods through the
generously sized windows, illuminating every corner of this magnificent home. The seamless integration between
indoor and outdoor spaces allows you to embrace the beauty of nature from multiple vantage points. Whether it's a
morning coffee on the patio or a gathering of friends in the evening, you'll have numerous outdoor living areas to
choose from, each offering its own unique ambiance. Located in the charming, sought-after Tai Tapu neighborhood,
only 20 minutes from Christchurch this home not only offers luxurious living but also a sense of community and
convenience
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 14th September, 2023 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
View Sun 10 Sep 1.00 - 1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/LEU169156
Cameron McRae
M 027 769 6696
E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Leeston 181 Brookside and Irwell Road
Your Dream Lifestyle Property Awaits!
We are delighted to present this stunning near new 4-bedroom home with an extra-large study that will exceed all your
expectations!
Step into the master suite and be captivated by the charm of a box seat window, creating a cozy nook to unwind. The ensuite
is a true masterpiece, adorned with exquisite tiles and offering a level of sophistication that will leave you in awe. Spacious
bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, generously sized, ensuring comfort and space for the whole family. This home boasts a
separate laundry room and extra storage throughout. The attic ladder also provides easy access to additional storage space. A
level of luxury, with two separate toilets featuring basins, a main bathroom showcasing a claw bath and a tiled shower.
Prepare to be amazed by the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area featuring over height cathedral ceilings. The kitchen is
a chef's dream, with composite benchtops, an oversized walk-in pantry plus the bonus of a study nook. The separate lounge
embraces history with an original feature fireplace from the late 1800s, adding character and charm to your home.
4 2 10
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 20th September, 2023 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
View Sun 10 Sep 11.00 - 11.45am
Web pb.co.nz/ROU167178
Angela Hunt
M 021 548 777
E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz
Prebbleton Lots 1 and 3, Robinsons Road
Outstanding 4HA Bare Land Blocks For Sale
They say the 3 most important words you need to here when you are buying property are Location, Location and Location.
Based on that I am delighted to announce premium bare land lifestyle blocks for sale that literally have it all. When it comes
to location Eastwood Developments 10 four hectare blocks are as good as it gets. Perfectly situated between two of the most
popular small towns in Canterbury being Prebbleton and Lincoln you get a rare opportunity to create your own piece of
paradise. With rich fertile soils on offer and views of both the Alps and the Port Hills plus incredible proximity to the two
townships you may ask what's missing? Answer nothing but YOU. If feeling like you are in the country and at the flick of a
switch in town tickles your fancy you are absolutely in the right place. This opportunity does not come along very often. This
land is an absolute must to inspect and I look forward to meeting you.
Auction 1.00pm, Fri 15th Sep, 2023, (unless sold prior), 929
Springs Road, Prebbleton, in the stables area.
View Sun 10 Sep 11.00 - 11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/LIL10364
Justin Le Lievre
M 022 628 1306
E justinl@pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

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Lincoln 35B Gerald Street
Central Home or Business Opportunity
*Offers over $780,000* This 4 bedroom home in the heart of Lincoln will appeal to a multitude of buyers, with scope to really
put your own stamp on it. Not only would it make a great family home, or rental for Lincoln University workers, but it is also
part of the Lincoln Town Centre Plan's Transitional Living Precinct, in the Key Activity Centre. Located between the two main
shopping precincts, if you're business minded or looking towards future development opportunities, you'd be in good
company! A tiled entryway leads to the sunny open plan kitchen/dining/living with 2 bay windows. The front aspect kitchen
has a gas stovetop, electric wall oven, dishwasher and pantry cupboard. Spacious separate living provides room for the family
to spread out and has sliders to the patio. The Master bedroom is complimented by both an ensuite & walk in robe. There are
a further 3 double bedrooms with double robes, a family bathroom with corner bath and separate toilet. A heatpump & gas
wall heater provide warmth on those chilly days, there's a single & double storage closet in the hallway and an oversized
double garage houses the laundry.
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 27th September, 2023 at
3.00pm, (unless sold prior)
View Sun 10 Sep 1.30 - 2.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/LIU169333
Holly Siddons
M 020 4153 5251
E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz
| 0800 663 737 | totalrealty.co.nz
“Great service,
results, and price”
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Negotiable Over: $529,000
Negotiable Over: $379,000
By Negotiation
Negotiable Over: $695,000
SOLD
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34 Pacific Drive
Rakaia Huts
A Rare Rakaia Huts Retreat
This homely, spacious and quirky retreat has
been well-loved and enjoyed for over 25 years.
On offer here is:
• 3 Bedrooms + study / office
• Master bedroom with walk-in-robe + ensuite
• Log burner
• Numerous fruit trees and vegetable gardens
• Basement storage room with power
• Single garage
• 586m2 (approx) fully-fenced section with
rural views
• Can come fully-furnished
Open Home: Sunday,
10 Sept 2023, 1-1.30pm
Call Julz Evans
027 393 6472
16 Pacific Drive
Rakaia Huts
A Dream Come True
An affordable first home or a great opportunity
with huge potential for an Air B&B or a rental
investment?
On offer here is:
• 1 Triple-sized master bedroom with rural views
• Large, sunny lounge / living
• All-day sun with scenic outdoor living
• Outdoor artists studio / hobby room
• Gas hot water
• Can come fully furnished
• 439m2 (approx) partially fenced
• 1990s house
Open Home: Sunday,
10 Sept 2023, 2-2.30pm
Call Julz Evans
027 393 6472
43 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.
• North-facing, set back from the main
road
Open Home: Saturday,
9 Sept 2023, 1.30-2pm
Viewing By Appointment
Call Leah Scott
027 429 5126
84 Strauss Drive
Rolleston
This charming, modern home offers a fantastic
opportunity for buyers featuring:
• A light-filled kitchen that flows into the dining
and living areas.
• Open plan layout
• Three double bedrooms, master with ensuite
• Well-appointed family bathroom
• Plenty of storage
• Heat pump
• Private, easy-care grounds
• Outdoor entertaining area
• Internal access garage
Call Anita or Ian
022 151 2671
022 121 1925
Selwyn Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Leah Scott - 027 429 5126 | Anita & Ian Middleton - 022 151 2671 / 022 121 1925

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Ray White Red Chili
Selwyn's largest locally owned & operated
property management company
Paul Clement
Business Development Manager
bdm.redchili@raywhite.com
027 522 8210
Warner Wilson
Business Development Manager
redchili.bdm@raywhite.com
027 212 9619
Cara Callister
Manager/ Senior Property Manager
027 247 4083
Donna-Marie Bell
Property Manager
027 456 1133
Karyn Kirk
Property Manager
027 227 7663
Emily Stock
Property Manager
021 663 700
Ellie Bagiscan
Property Manager
027 239 7949
Call or email Paul or Warner for a free rental appraisal
Rolleston | West Melton | Lincoln | Prebbleton
rwrolleston.co.nz | rwwestmelton.co.nz | rwlincoln.co.nz | rwprebbleton.co.nz | redchilipm.co.nz
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
11 Riverside Lane, Tai Tapu
• Located in Tai Tapu's exclusive & private Riverside Lane
subdivision with 'residents only' tennis court & reserve
• Well-designed 299sqm floor plan offering multiple living spaces
opening via over-sized bifolds to outdoor entertaining area & bar
• New kitchen with caesarstone benchtops, 90cm oven & WIP
• Luxe master ensuite has twin vanities & double tiled shower
• Desirable extras include ducted heating, log burner, in-ceiling
speakers, wireless irrigation, underfloor heating & so much more!
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30469
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
All offers to be presented at 4pm,
Thursday 28th September 2023
(unless sold prior)
View
Sunday 2:15 - 2:45pm
4A2B2L3J
Emma Langton-George
027 555 0568
Dwayne Bloomfield
021 163 9874

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New Listing/Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
8 Christie Place, Rolleston
4A2B2L1D2J
DEADLINE SALE
41 Seymour Drive, Rolleston
• Abundant storage throughout
• Secure entry via electric gates
• Generous O/S parking
• 6.2 x 8.4m2 garage
• O/P living/dining area
connect to the extra large
patio area with shade sail
• Separate lounge with built-in
bar, speakers & refrigerators
Deadline Sale
2pm, Tuesday 19th
September 2023 (unless
sold prior)
View
Wednesday 5.30 - 6.00pm
Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Leisa Webster
027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
1000sqm of titled ready to go
land, waiting for your dream to
become a reality. Located within
close proximity to Rolleston
Square, Rolleston School and
the many other amenities on
offer in Rolleston.
Deadline Sale
4pm Thursday 14th
September 2023 (unless
sold prior)
View
Please call for more details
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Holly Partridge
027 777 1270
holly.partridge@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31222
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31234
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
5 Phipps Court, Lincoln
• Superbly located family-sized home set on 699sqm in the heart
of Lincoln's popular Rosemerryn subdivision
• Spacious open plan living caters for families of all sizes, plus there
is a separate lounge, all opening to a large covered patio
• Stylish kitchen boasts granite benchtops, 90cm oven & scullery
• Accommodation wing hosts four bedrooms including master with
sliders to patio, walk-thru wardrobe & ensuite with tiled shower
• With a great location & so much space this home must be viewed
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30489
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
All offers to be presented at 4pm,
Tuesday 19th September 2023
(unless sold prior)
View
Thursday 7th 1:00 - 1:30pm
Sunday 10th 1:00 - 1:30pm
4A2B2L2J
Emma Langton-George
027 555 0568
Keren Crumpton
027 416 2773

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New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
20 Ashford Avenue, Prebbleton
• Elegant executive property set in Prebbleton's desirable Mersham
Green subdivision, surrounded by other quality homes
• Open plan living spaces interconnect for effortless entertaining
with a easy flow to the outdoor spaces boasting electronic louvre
• Designer kitchen boasts stone benchtops, twin ovens, soft-close
cabinetry plus a walk-thru scullery with views to the Port Hills
• Both bathrooms feature tiled showers & Grohe tapware
• Many extras include wood fire, feature lighting & study nook
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30494
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
All offers to be presented at 4pm,
Thursday 21st September 2023
(unless sold prior)
View
Thursday 7th 2:00 - 2:30pm
Sunday 10th 1:00 - 1:30pm
3A2B2L2J
Emma Langton-George
027 555 0568
Dwayne Bloomfield
021 163 9874
New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
1437 Selwyn Lake Road, Leeston
• 4ha lifestyle block close to all
the amenities of nearby
Leeston or Rolleston
• Well-maintained home has
cosy lounge with log burner,
3-beds & updated kitchen
• Many versatile outbuildings
for vehicles, storage. etc.
• Your country haven awaits!
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30450
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
4:00pm, Wednesday 13th
Sept 2023 (unless sold
prior)
View
Sunday 11:30 - 12:00pm
3A1B5J
Dwayne Bloomfield
021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Emma Langton-George
027 555 0568
DEADLINE SALE
281 Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston
• Conveniently located and
enticingly priced!
• Expansive home offering 4
bedrooms (or 3 bedrooms +
office)
• Luxurious kitchen sporting
quality appliances & WIP
• Two spacious living areas
• Alfresco outdoor area
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31248
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
2pm, Tuesday 19th
September 2023 (unless
sold prior)
View
Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm
4A2B2L2J801m2F
Caine Hopcroft
027 330 1002
caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com

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New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
20 Riverside Lane, Tai Tapu
• Simply stunning architecturally designed contemporary home
• Expansive open plan living with over-height ceilings plus lounge
• Stylish kitchen with 2x pyrolytic ovens, stone benchtops & WIP
• Deck & covered alfresco space extends the indoor living spaces
• Hydronic underfloor heating (both floors), thermally broken
double glazing, heat pump plus Stovax clean air wood fire
• 3-car garge with drive-thru, in-ceiling speakers, engineered oak
flooring, garden irrigation & more in exclusive Riverside Lane
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30520
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
All offers to be presented at 4pm,
Tuesday 26th September 2023
(unless sold prior)
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Sunday 3.15 - 3.45pm
4A3B2L1D3J
Emma Langton-George
027 555 0568
Dwayne Bloomfield
021 163 9874
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Wednesday 6 September
5.15pm – 5.45pm
6A Edward Street, Lincoln
Property Brokers
12.00pm – 12.30pm
12.00pm – 12.30pm
18 Uffington Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
10 Ascot Close, Lincoln
Bayleys Canterbury
1.00pm – 1.30pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
8 Christie Place, Rolleston
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4 Birchwood Close, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
5.30pm – 6.00pm
Thursday 7 September
1.00pm – 1.30pm
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Saturday 9 September
8 Christie Place, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
5 Phipps Court, Lincoln
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20 Ashford Avenue, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.00pm – 12.30pm
12.00pm – 12.30pm
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4 Carlyle Lane, Rolleston
Property Brokers
35 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
72 Westmoor Boulevard, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
37A Park Lane, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
1.30pm – 2.00pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
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1.30pm – 2.00pm
14 Aua Street, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
38 Coach Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
35B Gerald Street, Lincoln
Property Brokers
2 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.00am – 11.30am
5 Sayers Crescent, Ilam
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd
12.00pm – 12.30pm
4 Te Waikare Street, Lincoln
Property Brokers
1.45pm – 2.15pm
116 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston
Property Brokers
12.00pm – 12.30pm
4 Te Waikare Street, Lincoln
Property Brokers
12.15pm – 1.00pm
153 Chattertons Road, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd
2.00pm – 2.30pm
281 Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.00pm – 12.30pm
6 Palladio Avenue, Leeston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.30pm – 1.00pm
4 Bruce McLaren Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2.15pm – 2.45pm
11 Riverside Lane, Tai Tapu
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
Sunday 10 September
90 Greenhaven Drive, Burwood
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.45pm – 1.15pm
1.00pm – 1.30pm
1.00pm – 1.30pm
17 Coleridge Street, Rolleston
Property Brokers
90 Greenhaven Drive, Burwood
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
14 McKenzie Avenue, Southbridge
Bayleys Canterbury
2.45pm – 3.15pm
3.00pm – 3.30pm
3.15pm – 3.45pm
46 Nethercote Way, Rolleston
Property Brokers
3 McIlraith Street, Darfield
Property Brokers
20 Riverside Lane, Tai Tapu
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
10.30am – 11.00am
5 Kinglear Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm
20 Ashford Avenue, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.00am – 11.30am
Lots 1 & 3 Robinsons Road, Prebbleton
Property Brokers
1.00pm – 1.30pm
34 Ardrossan Way, Tai Tapu
Property Brokers
11.00am – 11.30am
5 Sayers Crescent, Ilam
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm
65 Alpineview, West Melton
Property Brokers
11.00am – 11.45am
181 Brookside & Irwell Road, Leeston
Property Brokers
1.00pm – 1.30pm
5 Phipps Court, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.15am – 11.45am
13 Silver Peaks Drive, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm
79 Heathridge Place, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.30am – 12.00pm
67 Brynley Street, Hornby
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm
7 Lolite Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.30am – 12.00pm
1437 Selwyn Lake Road, Leeston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm
6A Edward Street, Lincoln
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RAY WHITE
Rolleston 03 347 9988
www.rwrolleston.co.nz
West Melton 03 347 9933
www.rwwestmelton.co.nz
Lincoln 03 325 7299
www.rwlincoln.co.nz
ARIZTO – ANNA JAMES
027 222 2742
annajames.co.nz
TALL POPPY
tallpoppy.co.nz
PROPERTY BROKERS
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
Rolleston 03 929 0306
Darfield 03 975 4506
Leeston 03 929 0306
Lincoln 03 595 6954
HARCOURTS
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
Hornby 03 349 9919
Rolleston 03 347 4711
Lincoln 03 662 9933
BAYLEYS
www.bayleys.co.nz
Rolleston +64 3 347 9949
Darfield +64 3 9754559
Leeston +64 3 324 3704
Christchurch +64 3 375 4700
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