Bay Harbour: September 20, 2023

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• By Jaime Cunningham 

A FRANTIC week surfing 

the east coast of Australia has 

paid off for Jack Tyro, who 

achieved his goal of competing 

in a World Surf League 

longboarding event for the 

first time. 

Sumner local Tyro finished 

17th equal in the Bioglan 

Bells Beach Longboard 

Classic, 100km south-west of 

Melbourne, after winning 

two other events in the 48 

hours prior. 

Reaching the pro-tour 

competition had been a longterm 

goal for 16-year-old Tyro, 

who said competing at the 

event was an overwhelming 

moment. 

“While surfing against the 

world’s best I felt nothing but 

awe as I sat beside them in the 

heat,” he said. 

“Knowing that I was 

making them uncomfortable 

and giving them a challenge 

was a thrill in itself.” 

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PHOTO: WSL 

Ten youths 

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after crime 

spree 

FOUR YOUTHS have been taken 

into custody after a shop was 

burgled in Sumner. 

They were the first of 10 youths 

caught by police in just one night 

after a crime spree of burgled 

shops across the city. 

Police said the incident on 

Wakefield Rd, Sumner, was 

reported around 2am on Tuesday. 

A second group of four youths 

were also arrested after breaking 

into a fast food store on The 

Runway in Wigram, which was 

reported at 4.15am on Tuesday. 

The youths were carrying out 

their crimes in groups, police 

said. 

Separately, two youths were 

taken into custody after officers 

spotted a stolen car being driven 

dangerously in Woolston that 

same night. The car was later 

found abandoned in Bromley at 

2.50am, with two young people 

found by officers a short time 

later. 

Police have confirmed they 

are also following positive lines 

of inquiry in relation to two 

other burglaries in the city at 

a vape store in Redwood and a 

liquor store on Colombo St in 

Sydenham. 

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Food Truck Alley back for summer 

THIS WEEKEND sees the start of 

daylight saving, which can only mean 

one thing – the return of Food Truck 

Alley. 

All the regular food trucks will 

be back, including Empire Chicken, 

Pom’s Thai Kitchen, Smoke ‘n’ Barrel 

BBQ, Saucey Kiwis, Stacked Burgers 

and the G Spot. As well as dumplings, 

woodfired pizza and crepes, there 

will be Brazilian cheesebread and The 

Butcher’s bacon rolls. 

“The Food Truck Alley has become 

a very popular community event,” 

said organiser, Derek McCullough. 

“With 19 food trucks and live 

music, it is the ideal place for a family 

picnic.” 

There will be free face-painting and 

appearances by Disney characters, 

plus The Neutrons will be playing. 

Other bands scheduled to play in 

the coming months include The Nowhere 

Men, Eastside and The Sound 

Hunters. 

“We are lucky to be able to include 

bands from Te Aratai College and Mt 

Pleasant School as well this summer, 

which adds to the local feel of the 

event,” said McCullough. 

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Muslim community planting 

day a success at Purau Bay 

• By Lily Duval 

VOLUNTEERS planted 1325 

native plants on a strip of private 

land east of Purau Bay on 

Sunday. 

Citycare Property’s 

community partnerships advisor 

Hana Saemon-Beck organised 

the event and collaborated with 

Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour, 

Muslim Wellbeing Ōtautahi 

(Purapura Whetu Trust), Active 

Muslim Explorers, Sow a Lyttel 

Seed and Paul Dahl. 

Saemon-Beck was thrilled with 

the turnout. 

“Nearly 100 people of all 

ages, genders, ethnicities and 

backgrounds joined us – way 

more than the 30 we planned 

for,” she said. 

“It’s heart-warming to see 

everyone coming together for a 

good cause.” 

About half of the volunteers 

travelled from Al-Noor Mosque, 

where volunteers often tend the 

community gardens. 

Kaimahi for Nature 

Whakaraupō and the city 

council provided planting 

expertise and support on the day. 

The day was a resounding 

success with all the plants going 

TURN OUT: The planting day attracted 100 volunteers of different backgrounds. 

PHOTOS: Hana Saemon-Beck 

in the ground in less than three 

hours. 

“It was an awesome and 

successful day,” said volunteer 

Imtiaz Ali. 

“I’m looking forward to doing 

this more often.” 

Said volunteer Yusrin Salleh: 

“As we nourished the land and 

animals, our hearts in return 

were nourished too.” 

Hidden Valley Conservation 

Trust’s Paul Dahl spoke to the 

group about the importance of 

restoration planting. 

“These plants are part of a 

bigger vision for Whakaraupō 

and Banks Peninsula,” he said. 

“We want to recloak the hills 

with native forest and bring back 

the native species that used to 

live here. 

“It’s all part of the Whaka-Ora 

Healthy Harbour Plan to protect 

the land from erosion and the 

water from sediment.” 

With the hot, dry summer 

already rearing its head, Dahl 

has organised irrigation to 

ensure the plants’ survival. 

SPEEDY: In under three 

hours 1325 native plants 

were successfully planted. 

Wednesday September 20 2023 Bay Harbour News 

Godwits 

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THE BAR-TAILED godwits 

have touched down on the 

Avon-Heathcote Ihutai Estuary, 

landing earlier than usual. 

The first newly arriving birds 

were spotted on September 9 by 

local ornithologist Grahame Bell, 

who was checking on the birds at 

the request of the city council. 

Bell reported a flock of 290 

birds, with some still showing 

vestiges of red breeding plumage 

– which they usually moult prior 

to departure from the Arctic. 

The birds landed after a six-toeight 

day non-stop flight covering 

a distance of 11,700km from the 

Yukon river delta in Alaska. 

City council parks ecologist 

Andrew Crossland said this was 

the second earliest arrival on record, 

two days later than last year. 

“Over the next few weeks another 

1000+ godwits are expected 

to arrive on the estuary,” he said. 

“We can also expect additional 

flocks of 200-400 arriving elsewhere 

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each of the Brooklands Lagoon, 

Lyttelton Harbour and Lake 

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From Eastern Europe to Diamond 

• By Sasha Watson 

A ‘WEDDING Gowns through 

the Ages’ exhibition will display 

25 to 30 dresses, including two 

Eastern European heritage 

wedding gowns. 

The exhibition will be held as a 

fundraiser for the 30-plus-yearold 

Diamond Harbour Medical 

Centre, a community-built and 

owned building that offers health 

services to the district. 

Event organisers Robyn Hedges 

and Ruth Willis will be 

bringing their own 

gowns. 

“The gown I 

wore for my 1969 

wedding was 

handmade by 

me, in New 

Zealand. I 

also made the 

mother-of-thebride 

dress and 

my 

daughter’s wedding gown, about 

21 years ago,” said Robyn. 

Ruth will be exhibiting 

an intricately designed 

wedding gown of silk taffeta 

from 1878, which was 

worn by her great-grandmother 

Jessie Dallas 

nee Mathieson, at her 

wedding. 

“It was my family’s wish 

that this wedding gown 

would be treasured 

and shared by the 

family’s future 

generations, 

and not 

be 

given to a museum,” said Ruth. 

The idea for the exhibition 

came from the 

recent celebration of 

Ruth’s 60th 

wedding 

anniversary. 

“I had a 

vision to bring 

the dresses to a 

younger generation, 

and thought an 

exhibition 

of different, older and unique 

gowns would be a good way to 

fundraise,” she said. 

“It has just grown from there.” 

Elena Chomic, from Lithuania, 

moved to Diamond Harbour 

11 years ago with her husband, 

Georg. She is showcasing two 

Eastern European gowns that 

belong to a friend. 

“These gowns were bought and 

transported from Ukraine in 

2018 – they are both unique and 

cultural to the urban wedding 

gown fashion in the mid-20th 

century,” said Elena. 

“Eastern European 

women used designed 

costumes for different 

occasions such as 

festivals, but the 

wedding gown was 

more decorated, 

interesting, 

and 

special.” 

FIT FOR A BRIDE: Elena 

Chomic will present 

this handmade Eastern 

European wedding gown, 

along with a second 

gown, at the Wedding 

Dresses Through the Ages 

exhibition. 

Exhibition organisers Robyn 

Hedges (left) and Ruth 

Willis with Elena Chomic. 

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“The gowns were made of linen 

and or wool, and are often very 

heavy to wear,” said Elena. 

She said the history of the 

gowns is special, as they were 

handmade by the mother and 

grandmother together for the 

bride. 

“The first gown was made for 

more than $1000. The second 

gown is more plain and simple, 

but it is also handmade, with 

little beads,” she said. 

Elena will also be showcasing 

wedding ornaments and decorations 

from Lithuania, Romania 

and Ukraine. 

The exhibition will include 

a 60-year-old horseshoe, an 

old-fashioned garter, dolls, top 

hats, walking sticks, a glory box, 

and linen and floral arrangements. 

“People who travel from 

Europe have different wedding 

traditions than that of New 

Zealand; they often have made a 

special towel – which is used for 

bread,” said Elena. 

“I am happy to show the 

gowns, especially to my friends 

and family who have also immigrated 

to New Zealand, as they 

are a part of my history, heritage 

and culture.” 

The exhibition also features a 

designer gown. 

Said Robyn: “We also have a 

Laura Ashley dress, a dress from 

1912 and another from the 

1920s, and a black wedding 

gown.” 

All funds raised from 

Wedding Dresses throughout the 

Ages will go to the medical centre 

to progress with the planned 

extension of the building. 

To learn more, visit www. 

diamondharbourhealthsupport. 

org.nz or call Gay Pavelka on 

0272211128. The support group 

also has a Givealittle page set 

up to receive donations called 

Diamond Harbour and Districts 

FAMILY 

TREASURE: 

This silk taffeta 

wedding 

gown, owned 

by exhibition 

co-organiser 

Ruth Willis, 

was worn by 

her greatgrandmother. 

Community Medical Centre 

Expansion. 

• Wedding Gowns 

through the Ages will 

be held at St Andrews 

Church Hall, 85 Marine 

Drive on Friday, October 

6 and Saturday, October 

7 from 10am-4.30pm 

and on Sunday, October 

8 from noon-4pm. The 

$10 admission includes 

free tea, coffee and home 

baking 

Literary event kicks 

off digital book club 

LITERARY EXPERT Morrin 

Rout will be chairing an evening 

with best-selling author Charity 

Norman, ahead of the launch of 

Together We Read for 2023. 

Rout, from the Bay Harbour 

News area, has spent over 25 

years organising literary events 

and festivals, and presenting 

book programmes on radio. 

She is the former director of the 

Hagley Writers Institute and a 

member of the WORD festival 

trust board. 

Together We Read is New 

Zealand’s biggest annual online 

book club, connecting readers 

through public libraries with a 

featured title for two weeks each 

year. 

As part of the programme, 

booklovers can participate in 

online discussions and get involved 

in events with the author. 

The digital book club is 

now in its second year in New 

Zealand, and the 2023 selection 

is author Charity Norman’s 

Remember Me. 

“I’m thrilled to be invited 

to visit Tūranga to spend an 

evening with readers, to share 

stories and chat with Morrin 

Rout,” said Norman. 

“Together We Read is a terrific 

program – what an honour to be 

a part of it.” 

Norman’s best-selling novel 

is a thriller, following the tale of 

a close-knit community, ripped 

apart by revelations that shine 

the light on a young woman’s 

disappearance 25 years earlier. 

City council head of libraries 

and information Carolyn Robertson 

said it was fantastic to be 

able to facilitate this part of the 

digital book club. 

“We’re very excited to be able 

to host this presentation in our 

space,” she said. 

“Bring your friends and 

join us for a lively evening of 

conversation and storytelling.” 

• Morrin Rout is in 

conversation with Charity 

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Surprise wins for Sumner surfer 

• From page 1 

It was a hectic week for the 

year 12 Hagley College student, 

who won the junior (under-18) 

division at the Byron Bay Surf 

Festival on August 27, before 

jetting off to Melbourne eight 

hours later. 

The next day, Tyro was back 

in the water, and managed to 

narrowly win the final of the 

Bells Beach Longboard Classic 

trials. 

Held at Torquay Point, Tyro 

scored 6.00 on his first wave 

alongside Australian Clinton 

Guest. Although Guest moved 

into first place with his next two 

waves, Tyro claimed the title 

with a 6.50 ride to win by 1.05 

points. 

As a result, Tyro qualified 

for the Bioglan Bells Beach 

Longboard Classic with a 

wildcard. 

Tyro said he didn’t realise he 

had won until 10 minutes after 

the final. 

“To think I was even in 

consideration for the wild card 

spot was overwhelming,” he said. 

“Everything I had done had 

come down to that moment.” 

At the Classic, Tyro finished 

third in his heat, scoring 7.10 

from his third and fifth waves. 

Although he was knocked out 

in the elimination round, Tyro 

scored an improved 10.00 while 

surfing against American Tony 

Silvagni to finish 17th. 

Tyro was the only New 

Zealander to compete at the 

event. 

His goal for next year is 

to qualify on the permanent 

roster of the World Surf League 

Longboard tour. 

Tyro would like to thank 

everyone who supported him, 

and particularly the Canterbury 

Sports Foundation which funded 

his flights and accommodation 

in Melbourne. 

He applied to access the 

scholarship fund before the 

event, with the goal of qualifying 

for the World Surf League. 

Tyro is now preparing to head 

to the New Zealand national 

scholastic surfing championships 

in Gisborne next week. 

He will be one of 12 

Cantabrians at the event where 

they will compete for individual 

and team honours. 

• For more on the scholastic 

surfind championships 

visit www.surfingnz.co.nz/ 

scholastic-championships 

SUCCESS: 

Tyro was 

all smiles 

competing 

at his first 

World Surf 

League 

event. 

PHOTO: 

WSL 

DEBUT: Jack Tyro 

finished 17th in 

his first World Surf 

League event at 

Bells Beach. 

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‘Floating fire engines’ prove a 

valuable back-up for brigade 

In the lead-up to its 

150th anniversary 

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when it was lacking, as well as 

valuable assistance during ship 

fires – or any land-based blaze 

within range of their powerful 

monitors. 

As you’ll read in the brigade’s 

150th anniversary book, 

time and time again the harbourmaster 

would order the 

tugs and dredges into action. 

At the huge grain store fire in 

1966, the tug’s power was felt 

in more ways than one. 

At one point the arc of water 

from the monitor sailed over 

the building, missed the fire 

completely and slammed into 

the crowd of spectators watching 

from Simeon Quay. Some 

were knocked off their feet and 

others drenched – 3000 litres 

of water per minute tends to 

do that. 

Tugboats, dredges, visiting 

warships and even Operation 

Deep Freeze icebreakers – 

they have all played their part 

in the 150-year history of 

the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire 

Brigade. 

• Turning sea into land 

– reclamation in Lyttelton 

Harbour, page 16 

Registrations for the 

150th anniversary 

celebrations of the 

Lyttelton Volunteer 

Fire Brigade are open 

now. If you’re a past 

brigade member, know 

someone who is, or 

just want to celebrate 

the occasion with 

them, please email 

LVFB150th@gmail. 

com with your details 

and you’ll be sent the 

registration link. 

Kōrero mai, let’s talk about our 

Safer speed plan 

Way safer for everyone 

We’re planning to change speed limits in 

Governors Bay, Diamond Harbour settlements 

and around Koukourarata Marae. 

Lower speeds can save lives and prevent serious injury. 

Reducing our speed makes a major difference in a crash. 

People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes 

shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have changed the way 

speed limits are set. This gives us an opportunity to plan an 

area-wide approach for speed changes. 

We’re asking for feedback on our 10-year vision and principles 

for safe speeds across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, as 

well as our first three years of implementation. 

To read the plan and give feedback by 

25 October, visit 

letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/saferspeedsplan

Wednesday September 20 2023 Bay Harbour News 9 

F e r r y m e a d 

30+ years of sales success 

99 years of intergenerational 

real estate experience 

Average days on market 21 Days 

Pip Sutton 

027 224 9524 

pip.sutton@raywhite.com 

Make it happen, 

Call me now! 

47b Main Road, Redcliffs 101 Beachville Road, Redcliffs 56 Bay View Road, Redcliffs 82 Nayland Street, Sumner 

“Pip 

14 Celia Street, Redcliffs 

“Pip 

made this 

deal happen.” 

“Pip 

78 Wiggins Street, Sumner 

instantly communicates 

has incredible tenacity 

and a real Go-getter when 

it comes to putting a deal 

together” 

-James 

was an incredible support and 

advocate throughout the entire 

sale campaign. Her wealth of 

knowledge coupled with her open 

and enthusiastic 

nature made me feel as though I 

could implicitly trust the process, 

but have fun along the way.” 

-Pam 

-Rachael 

27 Mount Pleasant Rd, Mt Pleasant 

11a Basil Place, Redcliffs 

7 Teviotdale Way, Sumner 

256 Cannon Hill Cres, Mt Pleasant 8 Augusta Street, Redcliffs 

47 Head Street, Sumner 

Sutton family at the heart of the action since 1924


Charitable Trust 

DRIVER EDUCATION 

10 

SPORT 


CANTERBURY 

CHAMPS: 

Matthew 

Courtney 

(left), Lienka 

Muller, Ella 

Smitheram, 

Arna Turner, 

Naomi 

McGowan, 

Zara 

Shepherd, 

Lucia De Goldi 

and Mahé 

Langridge. 

The Te Kura O Paeraki Mt Pleasant School’s hockey 

team beat over 30 Canterbury school teams to 

win the primary sports Canterbury winter hockey 

tournament last Thursday at Nunweek Park. It was 

an outstanding win for the Year 7/8 team, who have 

all played for Carlton Redcliffs Hockey Club. The 

team trained on the school’s new all-purpose hockey 

turf, which was completed last year with assistance 

from the community. With the added benefit of a 

strong and supportive team of local coaches over 

the season, the team managed to take out the win 

and are very proud to be the Canterbury champions. 

Bin good with rubbish 

Put general rubbish and the items below in your red bin 

All lids 

All compostable and biodegradable 

bags and packaging 

Soft plastic items including packets, 

wrappers and biscuit trays 

Takeaway cups 

and containers 

By putting the right stuff in your red bin, you’re keeping other bins 

free of contaminants. 

If in doubt use the handy look-up tool on our app or website. 

ccc.govt.nz/redbin


STIHL SHOP FERRYMEAD NOW OPEN 

Stihl’s Retailer of the Year expands to the East 

Ferrymead’s newest outdoor power 

equipment store, Stihl Shop, recently 

opened at 987 Ferry Road and owners 

Bill and Shelley Caines are delighted their 

new store will provide better accessibility 

to their east Christchurch customers. 

With over 30 years of experience in the 

Outdoor Power Equipment industry and 

continued great success with their two 

West Coast stores - Stihl Shop Greymouth 

(STIHL’s current Outstanding Retailer of 

the Year) and Stihl Shop Westport, Bill 

and Shelley made the decision to come 

back to their roots to open another store 

in the city they grew up in and love. 

“We raised our children in Christchurch 

and the city will always have a piece of our 

hearts” Shelley reminisces. 

Son, Michael Caines, managed the Stihl 

Shop Westport store for 2 years with 7 years 

in the industry, and has now moved back 

home to Christchurch to manage the new 

Ferrymead store. “We can trust that our 

Christchurch customers will be looked 

after very well”. 

Stihl Shop Ferrymead stocks a wide range 

of outdoor power equipment including: 

Chainsaws, generators, mowers, trimmers, 

ride on mowers, water blasters, a full range 

of parts and accessories, and much more. 

“Locals can bring any brand of power 

equipment into our workshop for repairs 

and servicing. Our technicians are fully 

qualified platinum technicians, meaning 

they’re the best of the best” Bill said. “Being 

part of a reputable, nationwide chain sets 

the level high for our staff, service and store.” 

Stihl Shop Ferrymead has online shopping 

available at www.stihlshop.co.nz. The team 

are all excited to meet you and provide you 

with great service, advice and products. 

Stihl Shop Ferrymead is 

Open 7 Days a Week 

Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm 

Sat/Sun: 9am – 3pm 

STIHL SHOP FERRYMEAD is located at 987 Ferry Road, Christchurch 

Ph: 03 376 4656 OPEN 7 DAYS 

Drop by and meet the Stihl Shop Ferrymead team. 

From left: Michael Caines, Shelley Caines, Bill Caines, Alexandria Blackburn-Wood, 

Courtney Honeybone. Front: Winchester. Photo: supplied 

STIHL SHOP FERRYMEAD 

987 Ferry Road, Christchurch 

Ph: 03 376 4656 

OPEN 7 DAYS 

YS


DEADLINE 

SALE 

1/31 MAIN ROAD REDCLIFFS COOL - CALM - COLLECTABLE! 

Nestled right in the heart of picturesque Redcliffs, this 

property is a true gem. Located just a stone’s throw away 

from the renowned Redcliffs Primary School, the stunning 

coastal walkway, and a variety of shops, this is the ideal spot 

for couples, families and beach lovers alike. 

Step inside to discover the perfect blend of contemporary 

charm and modern comfort in this beautifully renovated 

townhouse which embraces the timeless appeal of midcentury 

styling. This home boasts the latest in insulation 

and energy efficiency with new Integra cladding with a 

cavity system and double-glazed windows throughout. 

The heart of the home has been thoughtfully updated with 

a modern streamlined kitchen offering generous cupboard 

space. Prepare meals with ease and enjoy the convenience 

of contemporary amenities. 

An open plan living room features high cathedral ceilings 

adorned with beams, creating a unique and inviting 

atmosphere. Indoor/outdoor flow is easily created by 

opening the double sliding doors onto the crazy paving 

and the wisteria draped veranda, which is the ideal spot to 

enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a long day. The 

Japanese inspired garden is never far from view. 

2 1 1 1 

PRICED DEADLINE SALE - $699,000 

All offers presented 4pm, Tuesday 3rd October 

1020 Ferry Road (Unless Sold Prior) 

OPEN HOMES 

Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays 

1:00PM - 1:45PM 

www.grenadier.co.nz ID#FM6095 

1 STUDIO 

ALISON 

CARTER 

0274 318 960 | 03 384 7950 

alison.carter@harcourts.co.nz 

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd. MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008. 

SCAN TO VIEW THE 

PROPERTY LISTING 

AUCTION 

5518 CHRISTCHURCH AKAROA ROAD FRENCH FARM RURAL RETREAT WITH HARBOUR VIEWS 

An unparalleled opportunity to own your own piece of 

Akaroa harbour paradise. This welcoming home is nestled 

in a lifestyle 5.5 hectares with gardens, mini-vineyard, olive 

and fruit trees all enticingly offered to you by vendors firmly 

committed to their next move. 

It’s an attractive four bedroomed home with high spec and 

modern finishes throughout. The interior boasts open plan 

living and lounge areas with log burner and heat pump 

to ensure all year comfort. A contemporary kitchen with 

granite countertops is bathed in the sun with views to the 

head of the harbour and surrounding hilltops. 

Spacious bedrooms and 2 modern fixture bathrooms 

complete the stylish facilities. From the large deck, tailor 

made for entertaining or unwinding, picturesquely terraced 

gardens meander down to the vines and paddocks - full 

of niched areas to sit and soak up the landscaped rural 

tranquillity. 

This is a beckoning unmissable lifestyle prospect - home, 

landscape, and views; an idyllic oasis of potential with 

the bonus of keen sellers and a clear timetable for sale. 

It’s a place that must be viewed quickly before its obvious 

abundance is grabbed by another buyer. 

5.586HA 4 2 2 2 

AUCTION 

From 11am, Thursday 5 th October 2023 

98 Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior) 

OPEN HOMES 

Saturdays & Sundays 

2:30PM - 3:30PM 


KIRSTY 

MCLEOD 

027 226 5893 | 03 384 7950 

kirsty.mcleod@harcourts.co.nz 



PROPERTY LISTING


TOP Ferrymead 

Sales Consultant 

June - July 2023 

ALISON 

CARTER 

A HOUSE 

SOLD 

NAME 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

3 Gardenhill Lane, Redcliffs 

139 Moncks Spur Road, Redcliffs 

92 Cannon Hill Crescent, Mount Pleasant 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

14 Hilldale Place, Hillsborough 

6 Olds Place, Woolston 

78 Hargood Street, Woolston 

PROPERTIES WANTED – BUYERS WAITING 

Call me if you are thinking of selling, I would love to help! 0274 318 960 

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ. Licensed Agent REAA 2008


DEADLINE 

7 GALA LANE WOOLSTON SUN SOAKED SANCTUARY - 30 YEARS YOUNG! 

Welcome to 7 Gala Lane, a charming family home nestled 

at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the desirable Woolston 

neighbourhood. This 30-year-young property boasts spacious 

living and a serene atmosphere. 

As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by an open-plan living 

and dining area bathed in natural light. The spacious kitchen 

features a convenient breakfast bench, making it the perfect 

hub for family gatherings and entertaining. 

This property features three generous double bedrooms 

each equipped with built-in wardrobes, a full bathroom and 

separate laundry. The recent updates, including fresh paint 

and updated carpets, add a modern touch to this timeless 

gem. 

Step outside into a large open fronted conservatory and deck, 

ideal for soaking up the sun or hosting barbecues with friends 

and family. There’s also a free-standing double garage and 

two garden sheds for all your storage needs. Situated on a 

generous 645m² section, this property offers a peaceful retreat 

while remaining close to all the action. Conveniently located in 

the city fringe, with easy access to arterial routes. 

654M 2 3 1 1 2 

DEADLINE 

Closes 2pm, Wednesday 4 th October 2023 

1020 Ferry Road (Unless Sold Prior) 

OPEN HOMES 

Saturdays 1:00PM - 1:30PM 

Sundays 2:00PM - 2:30PM 


SHADY 

GERGES 

027 444 7055 | 03 384 7950 

shady.gerges@harcourts.co.nz 




AUCTION 

1/7A SULLIVAN AVENUE WOOLSTON SULLIVAN MUST HAVE 

This family-sized home could be the first step on the ladder 

or a perfect investment opportunity. Spacious and secure, 

this sunny home is situated down a long driveway, has a 

fully fenced yard and is well positioned to face northwest. 

Featuring a light-filled living area and an upgraded kitchen, 

dining space and bathroom, this home has been well looked 

after and is move-in ready. 

Enjoy the space of three double bedrooms, two with built-in 

wardrobes and the convenience of a separate toilet and 

a separate laundry, there is plenty of functionality, plus 

the added benefits of a stand-alone garage and off-street 

parking. Embrace the vibrant community of Woolston with 

close proximity to parks, nearby bike trails, The Tannery, 

schools and the city centre. 

Current vendors are relocating after enjoying over a decade 

of family living at this property. Don’t miss a fantastic 

opportunity to make it your own, call now or come on down 

to one of our open homes. 

3 1 1 1 1 

AUCTION 

From 11am, Thursday 28 th September 2023 


OPEN HOMES 

Call to arrange a viewing. 


JOBI SMITH 

HAMISH CRAW 

022 066 3401 027 636 5129 


PROPERTY LISTING


AUCTION 

10 WHITBURN AVENUE HALSWELL OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED - MAKE YOUR MOVE! 

Not only is this property aesthetically eye-catching from 

the street, but you will be captivated once you are inside by 

the outstanding attention to detail. The property reflects a 

mix of contemporary and elegance offering that x factor and 

point of difference that would suit not only families but also 

the business professionals. 

This spacious home offers 4 double size bedrooms, the 

master bedroom with bring excitement with its built in 

dressing table nestled inside the walk-in wardrobe for busy 

mornings and make up routines to be achievable. 

The tastefully striking designer kitchen is complimented 

with its Spanish stone island bench top that overlooking 

the open plan living areas. The kitchen is equipped with 

Electrolux appliances and a walk in a walk-in pantry. 

The second lounge could be utilised in a variety of ways, 

from a luxury home office, kids TV room or a formal dining 

room - the choice is yours! Every detail has been carefully 

considered for long-term enjoyment in this high-end 

property. Viewing is a must and will reveal a wealth of 

features. Enquire now!! 

500M 2 4 2 2 2 

AUCTION 

From 11am, Thursday 5 th October 2023 


OPEN HOMES 

Contact agents for open home times 

or to arrange a private viewing. 

LYNTON HUBBER 

027 433 4141 

JOBI SMITH 

022 066 3401 




GRENADIER.CO.NZ 

FERRYMEAD OFFICE 

A COLOURFUL JOURNEY 

WHERE THE JOY IS! 

You need a trustworthy, skilful agent to sell your biggest 

asset and with 17 years as a qualified real estate agent, 

I promise to provide that, and more. 

With a National Diploma in Real Estate, plus AREINZ my 

knowledge of the property market is comprehensive and 

current. It’s an exciting and ever-evolving industry that I feel 

passionate about. I believe in living life to the fullest! 

Whether you’re looking to sell or are in the market to buy, 

I can help. Get in touch anytime and we can schedule a 

catch-up and a free, no-obligation appraisal of your property. 

JOY BUTEL 

021 353 280 

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ. Licensed Agent REAA 2008


16 

TREASURES FROM THE PAST 

Turning sea into land 

THE FORESHORE and seabed 

of Whakaraupō Lyttelton 

Harbour have been significantly 

altered by human endeavour 

over several phases since the first 

days of European settlement. 

The bay, which became the 

Port of Lyttelton, was shallow 

with a sloping foreshore and a 

seabed of soft marine sediment. 

It would prove a significant challenge 

to work with. 

The first phase of reclamation 

in the 1860s utilised rock and fill 

from the excavation of the Lyttelton 

Rail Tunnel. The intention 

was to extend the waterfront into 

deeper water to allow for deep 

water jetties so that ships could 

berth close to shore, rather than 

having to moor at sea. The new 

land would support the demands 

of increasing numbers of cargo 

vessels, with railway yards, goods 

sheds and sidings to manage the 

movement of freight. 

The rail tunnel construction 

began in 1860 and was slowed 

when rock harder than 

anticipated was encountered, 

requiring more money to be 

raised to attract new contractors. 

Successful completion in 1867 

was a world first in that the 

tunnel was driven through 

the rim of an extinct volcano. 

It provided a vital link to 

Christchurch and the wider 

Canterbury region, critical for 

development on both sides of 

‘the hole in the hill’. 

By chance it also solved what 

had been a significant challenge 

for the fledgling town – a reliable 

supply of potable water. A spring 

was discovered during construction 

near the Lyttelton portal, 

which delivered 60,000 welcome 

gallons (270,000 litres) of good 

quality drinking water. 

This period of work included 

the construction of a breakwater 

at Officer’s Point in 1865 – 

named Gladstone Pier after the 

first barque, the W.E Gladstone, 

to berth there. Situated below 

the bluff that from 1876 accommodated 

the Timeball Station, 

it had been a site for loading 

and discharging ballast since 

the early 1850s. With the steam 

dredge Erskine hard at work in 

the inner harbour, other major 

capital works undertaken by 

the Harbour Board in the 1870s 

included the 1883 graving dock 

with patent slip alongside, and 

the lighthouse erected in 1878 on 

the end of Gladstone Pier. 

The rail tunnel and 

reclamation project resulted in 

the burial beneath mountains 

of spoil of the Māori fishing 

and trading site of Ōhinehou, 

which had been in use prior to 

European arrival, near what is 

now Sutton Reserve on Norwich 

Quay. 

A Māori hostel was opened in 

June 1865 on the reclaimed land, 

intended to accommodate those 

whose lives had been disrupted 

Petrol tanks being built at Lyttelton, May 19, 1927. 

Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum ref.14625.111 

https://www.teuaka.org.nz/online-collection/1135380 

by the reshaping of the foreshore. 

This area was named Dampiers 

Bay by the English after Christopher 

Edward Dampier, solicitor 

for the Canterbury Association; 

Godley had granted him the 

right to ‘squat’ at the northern 

end of the attractive bay in 1850. 

Significant reclamation work between 

1879 and 1883 saw the bay 

completely filled in, with Godley 

Quay becoming a roadway rather 

than an esplanade. 

Another reclamation of 29 

hectares at Naval Point began in 

1909 and was finally completed 

in 1925. Once the ‘new’ land 

had been left to settle and dry, 

road and rail infrastructure was 

constructed. 

Tanks for the Vacuum Oil and 

British Imperial Oil companies 

were built by Andersons 

engineering company, later 

joined by a boldly branded Shell 

oil tank. The first bulk tanker to 

use the facility was the Lincoln 

Ellsworth in October 1928. As 

well as diesel and petroleum, the 

tanks held bitumen, kerosine 

and in later years, jet fuel. 

In 1944, Naval Point became 

the site of the HMNZS Tasman 

shore training station. The 

reclaimed land has also been an 

important local recreational area 

with well utilised playing fields 

and the Naval Point Sailing Club. 

Risks associated with bulk fuel 

storage became apparent in 1961 

when a bitumen tank caught fire, 

and again in 1985 with an oil 

tank explosion. The latter event 

resulted in some structures being 

moved a safer distance from 

the housing nestled on the hills 

above Naval Point. 

The mud of the harbour would 

continue to ‘swallow’ huge 

quantities of fill over ensuing 

decades. From 1957–1964, rock 

from the Gollans Bay quarry was 

Reclaimed land at Dampiers Bay, 1899. 

Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum ref.14985.88 


View of Lyttelton Port, oil wharf in foreground, 1955. 

Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum ref. 10556.1 


used to construct Cashin Quay 

container berth, and the dredge 

Peraki was hard at work moving 

the mud displaced from the 

seabed by these works. 

In the same period the 

Lyttelton Road Tunnel was 

under construction, resulting in 

more changes to Norwich Quay. 

Completed in 1964 the road 

tunnel provided another vital 

link to the wider region. 

Major reclamation works 

continue into the present day 

under the authority of the 

Lyttelton Port Company. In 

2019, a 10-hectare area of land 

was completed at Te Awaparahi, 

made up largely of rubble 

from the devastation of the 

Canterbury earthquakes. 

This expansion has since been 

increased by six hectares with 

material sourced once again 

from the Gollans Bay Quarry. 

Continuing major infrastructure 

development between 2018–2020 

saw the construction of a 148m 

long cruise ship terminal at 

Gladstone Quay, which involved 

driving 64 primary piles 65m 

into that infamous soft mud.


Help us to help others... 

The Sumner Ferrymead Foundation is a community charity 

that supports individuals, teams and organisations from 

Taylors Mistake through to Mt Pleasant, around to Heathcote 

and across to Brookhaven. 

Each year we provide a wide range of grants, scholarships and 

awards, thanks to the generous support of individuals and 

businesses in our community. 

It could be a grant to purchase an AED to save a life, to help 

build a community mountain bike track, or to help someone 

represent their sport or school at an international event. 

It could be an academic scholarship for a university student 

or an Outward Bound scholarship for young adults. 

Or, it could be an award for an environmental initiative, a 

primary school student who has flourished, or an apprentice 

starting out and needing tools. The possibilities are endless! 

Please help us to help others by: 

• Making a donation to support our grants programme 

• Sponsoring a scholarship or an award 

• Leaving a bequest in your will 

For further information please go to our website 

www.sumnerferrymeadfoundation.co.nz 

If you would like to chat to someone, please contact us 

• Secretary Daniel O’Carroll 021 288 1871 

• Treasurer Max Mathias 021 433 473 

All donations are tax deductible. 

Locals Helping Locals


The Rise of Spoken Word at 

Te Aratai College: 

“Word: The Front Line” is an inter-high school 

spoken-word poetry competition, bringing together 

teams of young people to share their stories in an 

explosion of youth expression. 

This year was the 

first extension of 

the event outside 

of Auckland, with 

the first Canterbury 

Poetry Slam event 

held at the Piano on 

August 22nd. Five 

Christchurch schools 

were involved, and Te 

Aratai proudly entered 

a team of 4 students 

to this Ōtautahi 

inaugural poetic event: 

Isabel Marshall-Ma, 

Adrian Singh, Georgia 

Kieboom and Joseph 

Lomani.Word: The 

Front Line, curated 

by Action Education, 

is a poetry slam with the purpose of engaging 

and growing the potential of our future leaders. 

It is the only creative battlefield of its kind, 

equipping young people with poetry prowess 

and leadership principles for an opportunity to 

battle for themselves and the challenges that 

their generation faces. The migration south of 

Action Education’s poetry slam competition is 

a lucky coincidence for Te Aratai, with the kura 

appointment of English teacher Neema Singh, 

who recently moved from Auckland. Neema is 

originally from Christchurch and moved with her 

family to Auckland, where she has taught English 

for 8 years at Papatoetoe High School and 

Western Springs College. 

“I became involved with spoken word in 2013 

Isabel and Adrian 

during soundcheck 

at Papatoetoe. 

We entered two 

teams into the 

Frontline which 

was in its second 

year at that 

stage. It was just 

starting out and 

sort of grew from 

there, it was really 

quite cool. One 

of my students, 

who actually first 

competed in the 

competition got 

really nervous 

and could hardly 

speak, but now he 

is a spoken word 

artist who has 

a popular Ted Talk online as well as numerous 

poems published on YouTube.” 

Neema has an affinity for spoken word due to 

her own love affair with poetry. She completed 

a Master of Creative Writing at the University of 

Auckland in 2016 and has since been featured 

in two anthologies of published poetry: Ko 

AotearoaTatou 2020: We are New Zealand (A 

collective response after the mosque attacks 

to showcase the diversity of New Zealand 

writers and artists) and A Clear Dawn (the first 

Teams from Papanui, 

Girls’ High, and Haeata 

join Te Aratai in a 

performance brief 

anthology of Asian writers in New Zealand). 

Neema also has upcoming poems being 

published in The New Zealand Poetry Society 

2023 Anthology and He Moana o Reo / An Ocean 

of Languages. Her love of poetry and student 

expression has been complemented by Dietrich 

Soakai, a spoken word artist from South Auckland 

who recently moved to Ōtautahi. He, along with 

Neema, helped to recruit, tutor and coach the 

inaugural Te Aratai spoken word team. “He is 

such a dynamic and talented poet, who has a 

knack for connecting and inspiring young people.” 

“Dietrich had, I think, about four weeks to 

prepare the team for the poetry slam, so it was 

a huge achievement for our ākonga to write a 

poem, memorise it and learn how to perform 

and deliver in front of an audience. I think was 

such an amazing achievement for them to be 

a part of, especially given the vulnerability and 

bravery in sharing their personal experiences in 

performance. The poetry was funny, engaging 

and intelligent. It was an inspiring night to be a 

part of.” 

Georgia, Joseph 

and Adrian before 

the event kicks off 

Neema Singh 

Ad: 85 Aldwins Road, Phillipstown | Ph: 03 9820100 | Em: office@tearatai.school.nz | Wb: tearatai.school.nz



NEWS 19 

Late payments rise as banks pile 

on the mortgage pressure 

Rising interest rates are 

putting the squeeze on 

finances, with a growing 

number of homeowners 

failing to pay their 

mortgages on time. 

Diana Clement reports 

CREDIT AGENCY Centrix 

says 18,800 mortgage accounts 

missed a payment in July this 

year – a 31 per cent increase on 

July last year. 

The figures, which are lower 

than March when 19,300 

accounts were reported as past 

due, come amid a new round of 

hikes in mortgage interest rates. 

ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac 

have all bumped up their home 

loan rates over the past weeks, 

with standard rates for one-year 

and two-year terms above 7 per 

cent and stretching towards 8 per 

cent. 

The jumps mean homeowners 

who are now rolling onto higher 

rates are having to find on 

average more than $1200 extra a 

month. 

For some homeowners, the 

cost of servicing their mortgage 

could be a lot higher. Centrix 

says 240,000 mortgage-holders 

in New Zealand owe more than 

$500,000 to their lender, with 

42,500 owing less than $50,000. 

Data released by the Reserve 

Bank in July shows that the 

number of homeowners adding 

to their mortgage, to fund 

big ticket purchases or home 

renovations, has nearly halved 

since 2021. 

The value of mortgage top-ups 

in the 12 months to July was $7.7 

billion, down from $13.6 billion 

in the 12 months to July 2021. 

It’s a trend that mortgage 

advisers are seeing in their dayto-day 

work. 

Mortgage adviser Neville 

Modlin from The Lending Team 

said rising interest rates had led 

to a decline in top-ups, with 

many homeowners worried 

about how to meet existing 

payments. Other 

factors included 

an increase 

in bank test 

rates and the 

October national 

election. Also 

Neville 

Modlin 

likely to have 

had an impact 

was Cyclone 

Gabrielle and 

the Auckland floods, which will 

have resulted in some renovation 

work requiring top-ups being 

covered by insurance claims. 

Loanmarket adviser Rodney 

King suspects that there may be 

an even greater drop off in topups 

for renovations such as new 

kitchens or extra rooms than the 

Reserve Bank 

numbers suggest. 

“The top ups 

we are seeing 

[tend] to be for 

energy efficient 

purposes, such as 

hybrid/EV cars, 

solar panels or Rodney 

double glazing King 

to homes, taking 

advantage of banks’ various 

offers to encourage these loans,” 

he said. 

However, Jeff Royle, adviser 

at iLender.co.nz, thinks some 

borrowing has moved from topups 

to general 

refinance, with 

borrowers going 

to new lenders 

to get cash back 

offers or better 

terms. 

He said that 

while there 

was not a lot 

of difference in interest rates 

Jeff Royle 

between lenders, there was quite 

a difference in how the banks 

calculate income. 

Campbell Hastie, of Hastie 

Mortgages Ltd, said client topups 

had dropped off. 

“In terms of numbers, it’s 

about 40 loans [last year] and 

15 loans now, so quite the drop. 

Most of these loans are under 

$100,000 - more like $20,000 to 

$50,000,” he said. 

“With interest rates going up 

and the cost of living going up, 

I think people are more focused 

on getting by than trying to do 

more. Joe Public has also got 

the message that the CCCFA 

[Credit Contracts and Consumer 

Finance Act] meant their KFC 

DEBT: This graph 

shows the number 

of mortgages in 

New Zealand by 

debt size. While 

only 2.7 per cent of 

mortgages are $2 

million-plus, just 15 

per cent are for less 

than $500,000. 

habit would kill their chances 

of getting a loan. While things 

have softened in that regard, 

the message is still in people’s 

brains,” Hastie said. 

“Put those things together 

[and there is] less demand for 

top ups, and lending full stop. 

Are Kiwis focused on paying 

their mortgages off instead? Not 

as such. Focused on getting by 

rather than focused on principal 

reduction is probably more 

accurate. 

“We are seeing more lump 

sum payments at refix time 

than in previous years, [with] 

similar sized amounts to your 

average top up, such as $20k 

to $50k. People 

with cash lying 

around are not 

spending it: they 

are either holding 

it in reserve or 

dropping it into 

Campbell 

Hastie 

the mortgage 

which helps soften 

the blow.” 

He is also seeing more “green” 

loans for hybrid/electric cars or 

solar panels. Canstar general 

manager Jose George , said 

surveys showed New Zealanders 

were in a “hunker down” phase 

right now. 

“If Kiwis do find themselves 

with some spare cash, overpaying 

the mortgage is a smart move. 

Every extra payment makes a 

big difference to the interest 

ultimately paid over the lifetime 

of the loan,” he said. 

“There are other ways to 

crunch down the mortgage 

repayments, too. For example, 

if you are coming up for a refix 

you can also lower the term of 

the mortgage, which has the 

effect of increasing payments and 

decreasing interest over time. 

“Refixing also gives you an 

opportunity to repay a bulk 

sum without being charged any 

break fees. If you do have a bulk 

amount you can repay now, it 

will be worth checking with your 

bank as to any break fees. There 

may be none given we’ve been in 

a rising interest rate market. 

“If you’re nervous about losing 

access to extra funds you can 

always park them in a term 

deposit or savings account. Term 

deposit rates are really attractive 

right now and offer safe, easy 

returns. Given we’re in such a 

difficult financial time, this could 

well be a good option.” 

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all the tools to get your 

garden sorted this spring 

Big range, Low Price, Local advice 

Makita 

Blower / Vacuum Kit 18 Volt 

• Cruise control with variable speed trigger. 

• Shredder blades for mulching. 

• 6m³/min vacuuming air volume and 230km/h max blowing velocity. 

• Shoulder strap and front wheels reduce user fatigue. 

• Simple switch to convert to blower. 

366275 

Stanley Fatmax 

V20 Cordless Lawn Mower Kit 510mm 2 x 18 Volt, 4Ah 

• Cut Catch Mulch & Side Discharge. 

• Compact 510mm cutting width. 

• Adjustable cutting height. 

• 40L fabric catcher. 

• Soft-grip handles. 

376243 

Makita 

Cordless Hedge Trimmer - 

Skin Only 18 Volt 

• User-replaceable blade. 

• Anti-vibration structure. 

• Ergonomically designed grips provide 

control and comfort while minimizing 

hand fatigue. 

• Stain-free shear blade. 

295733 

$529 

$689 $183 81 


V20 Cordless Chainsaw Kit 18 Volt, 

4Ah 30cm 

• 30cm bar. 

• Bubble level for precise and 

level cuts every time. 

• Chain brake. 

• Auto-oiling system for minimal 

maintenance. 

• Battery level indicator. 

• Tool-free chain tensioning 

system for quick and easy chain 

adjustments. 

363968 

eXCLUSIVe 

Makita 

Cordless Line Trimmer Kit 

260mm Cut 18 Volt, 3Ah 

• 260mm cutting width. 

• 1.65mm four-lead nylon line. 

• 5 position adjustable cutting head. 

• No load speed of 7800rpm. 

• Telescopic straight shaft with loop handle. 

• Easy loading bump and feed head. 

398911 

EGO 

Cordless Line Trimmer & Blower 

Kit 56 Volt, 2.5Ah 

• Telescopic aluminium shaft 

• 2.4mm professional cutting line. 

• Equipped with turbine fan engineering 

• The advanced EGO POWER+ 

56V ARC Lithium battery uses 

industry- leading technology to deliver 

Power Beyond Belief and is compatible 

with all EGO POWER+ products. 

398203 

$420 $269 $609 

Prices valid until Sept 30 th or while stocks last. 

Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead 

1005 Ferry Road. Christchurch 

Phone: 366 6306 

Find us at: /MEGAFerrymead 

Opening Hours: 

Monday – Friday: 

7am – 7pm 

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 

8am – 6pm 

www.mitre10.co.nz/local/MegaFerrymead 

Ferrymead


Makita 

Lawnmower 18 Volt 

18V LXT Li-Ion cordless 33cm lawn mower. Optimal for use in home 

gardens. Plastic cutting deck allows for a lightweight design to increase 

manoeuvrability, and storage. 3 in 1 Cutting/Collecting/Mulching. 

391141 

Kiwicare 

LawnPro 

Smart 

Lawn Seed 

1kg Brown 

323346 

20% 

ExTra 

Black+Decker 

18 Volt Cordless 

Line Trimmer 

Kit 2AH Battery 

25cm Cut 

289800 

$37 98 

$130 

$479 

Kit includes 1 x 4.0ah Battery and 1x charger 

Fiskars 

Weed Puller Xact 

321413 

$84 98 

Tui 

Seaweed and 

Fish Fertiliser 

Bonus Pack 1 litre 

377035 

$13 98 

25% 

ExTra 


Powered Pruner - Skin 

Only 18 Volt 

387515 

$159 $179 


V20 Battery & Charger Kit 4.0Ah 18 Volt 

363952 

Sold separately 

EXCLUSIVE 

Masport 

Ava Series GO P40 Water Blaster 1700 Watt 1740psi 

4 cylinder non rust premium grade aluminium pump delivers long 

lasting durability and optimum performance. Patented adjustable Zoom 

Lance - customise the length of the lance to suit your height and comfort. 

Cleverly designed short trigger allows the users to work in tight places. 

385214 

$349 

Petrol Lawnmower 127cc 

‘The 127cc lawn mower is compact and easy to store. The 127cc OHV 

4 stroke engine meets EUV environmental approval delivering great 

performance and value for money. With a large 45L catcher and 7 height 

adjustment positions from 25-75mm, it’s perfect for smaller lawns. 


Fiskars 

Powergear X Bypass 

Lopper S LX92 

292872 

Yates 

Weed n Feed 

Hose On 4 litre 

138437 

$ 289 

Kiwicare 

Extra Strength 

Weedkiller Spray 

Concentrate 250ml 

184564 

$20 98 

Bahco 

Secateurs 190mm 

120357 

$69 98 

$27 98 

NEW PRODUCT 

EXCLUSIVE 

$29 98 

Number 8 

Metal Garden Fork 

318865 

Yates 

Thrive All Purpose 

Fertiliser Granules 2Kg 

368967 

Karcher 

K3 Power Control Deck Kit 1950psi 

Perfect water blaster for use around the home. This 

model comes with a Deck Kit which includes a deck 

scrubber and 500mL Patio & Deck detergent. Ideal for 

small & quick jobs for cleaning area up to 25m2 per hour. 

Patented Nozzle Technology. 100% anti-rust pump. 8m 

hose length. The spray gun displays the water pressure 

level. Dirt blaster included for 100% more cleaning power. 

399570 

$29 98 

each 

$15 98 

$369 

Topflite 

Wild Bird Seed Mix 5kg 

318522 

Jobmate 

Watering Can 

10 Litre Green 

236303 

Number 8 

Wheelbarrow 

72 litre Blue 

376874 

Hozelock 

Compact 2in1 

Hose Reel 25M 

103759 

$24 98 $24 99 $89 99 $169


DeWalt 

Petrol Water Blaster 3100 PSI 

The DeWalt engine makes cleaning 

fences and patios, driveways, siding, cars 

and more a snap, allowing the weekend 

chores to be done faster. 

317722 

EXCLUSIVE 

$769 

Tui 

Lawn Force Lawn 

Preparation Mix 40 

litre 

141841 

$16 98 Jobmate 

Gardena 

Water Control 

Master Timer 

347790 

Rotating Telescopic 

Sprinkler 3 Arm 

238276 

EXCLUSIVE 

$37 98 

Tui 

Garden Mix 40 Litre 

118454 

Irrigation 

Starter Kit 

398006 

Wooden Compost 

Bin 800 x 800mm 

Natural 

untreated 

109765 

$19 99 Get Growing 

Taurus 

GARDEN Compost 

Bin 400 Litre Black 

235403 

$69 99 Tui 

Jobmate 

Petrol 4-in-1 Multi-tool 

Set 32.6cc 

304862 

EXCLUSIVE 

$129 

Seaweed and Fish 

Fertiliser 1 Litre 

319083 

$13 98 

$209 

Jobmate 

Petrol Chainsaw 45cc 40cm 

This chainsaw has a built-in chain brake, 

an anti-vibration system and a 2-stroke 

air-cooled engine. 

318664 

$179 

Number 8 

Blood & Bone 5kg 

243539 

MTD 

Ultra MTD 

Mini Rider 

399296 

EXCLUSIVE 

$15 98 $3299 

$13 98 $199 

Hozelock 

Rotating Sprinkler 

115474 

Easy Drip 

Irrigation 

Universal Kit 

13mm 

296757 

$39 98 Hozelock 

Tui 

Lawn Force Basin 

Reserve Lawn Seed 

900g 

393584 

$31 98 Tui 

Gardena 

Oscillating Sprinkler 

AquaZoom Compact 

Medium Grey 

362878 

$109 

Organic Seaweed 

Plant Tonic 1 litre 

318977 

$10 98 

Sileno City 

Robotic Lawn 

Mower 

250m2 Grey 

347383 

$69 98 Gardena 

$1499


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Prices valid until Sept 30 th or while stocks last. 

Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead 

1005 Ferry Road. Christchurch 

Phone: 366 6306 

Find us at: /MEGAFerrymead 

Opening Hours: 

Monday – Friday: 

7am – 7pm 

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 

8am – 6pm 

www.mitre10.co.nz/local/MegaFerrymead 

Ferrymead

Bay Harbour: September 20, 2023

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