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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER <strong>18</strong>, <strong>2023</strong><br />

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Lincoln<br />

DEVELOPMENT: A map of what the industrial park could look like with<br />

roads exiting onto Springs Rd and Tancreds Rd. The numbers represent each<br />

boundary.<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

ANOTHER BID is being made to<br />

turn a block of land into a<br />

business park in Lincoln.<br />

The council rejected an<br />

application to rezone 27ha<br />

on Springs Rd near the<br />

intersection of Tancreds Rd<br />

from rural to industrial, as<br />

part of its decision on the<br />

district plan in August.<br />

The land is owned by Lynn<br />

and Carol Townsend, Lynn<br />

and Malcolm Stewart, and Rick and<br />

Diane Fraser.<br />

The group is appealing<br />

the council’s decision in the<br />

Environment Court, arguing there<br />

is a need for industrial-zoned land in<br />

Lincoln.<br />

A date has not been set for<br />

the appeal to be heard.<br />

In the appeal, the group<br />

says the plan would “provide<br />

significant industrial<br />

development capacity for<br />

Lincoln”.<br />

Lynn Townsend told <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

Townsend if the appeal was successful<br />

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There are 25 appeals and<br />

on pages 1, 4 and 5 we focus<br />

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properties near the range<br />

news<br />

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since 2009.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

NEWS 3<br />

Drivers wouldn’t obey lower<br />

speed limits in urban areas<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

BLANKET SLOWER speeds<br />

in urban areas are unlikely to<br />

go ahead because the council<br />

believes motorists wouldn’t<br />

adhere to them.<br />

Rolleston Ward councillors<br />

Nicole Reid and Sophie<br />

McInnes called for streets in<br />

urban areas to be dropped to see<br />

more 50km/h areas changed to<br />

40km/h during a discussion on<br />

the draft Speed Management<br />

Plan.<br />

The plan, which is part of new<br />

Waka Kotahi NZTA rules, is<br />

now out for public consultation.<br />

It would see the town centres<br />

in Lincoln, Leeston and Southbridge<br />

dropped to 30km/h, and<br />

some rural roads dropped to<br />

80km/h or 60km/h.<br />

During a council discussion on<br />

the plan, Reid said lower speed<br />

limits are needed<br />

if children are<br />

going to be able<br />

to safely walk and<br />

bike to school.<br />

McInnes was<br />

disappointed that<br />

Nicole Reid enforcement was<br />

CHANGES: Some councillors wanted to see more urban changes, dropping speed from<br />

50km/h to 40km/h.<br />

PHOTO: SDC<br />

the reason for not<br />

lowering urban<br />

speeds.<br />

“I find it a wee<br />

bit sad in a way<br />

that the main reason<br />

for not having<br />

slow neighbourhoods<br />

is that we’re<br />

worried about<br />

Sophie<br />

McInnes<br />

enforcement rather than because<br />

we are worried about people being<br />

safe,” she said.<br />

Council road safety manager<br />

Mike Patterson said driver<br />

compliance was a consideration<br />

made in not making widespread<br />

urban changes.<br />

Patterson said the council is<br />

not in a position to put in infrastructure<br />

and enforcement from<br />

police, such as speed cameras, to<br />

help with driver compliance.<br />

Rolleston Ward councillor Phil<br />

Dean, who was in the police for<br />

25 years – including a stint as<br />

Canterbury road policing manager,<br />

was supportive of the plan,<br />

but did not speak about urban<br />

limit changes.<br />

“As the person who has been<br />

out there scraping up the people,<br />

there is nothing that we can do<br />

for people on our roads (that is)<br />

better than reducing the speed,”<br />

Dean said.<br />

“I remind myself<br />

that the four pillars<br />

of safety on<br />

our roads is the<br />

cars, speed, road<br />

and drivers, two of<br />

those – road and<br />

Phil Dean<br />

speed – fall under<br />

council or Waka<br />

Kotahi’s space.”<br />

Patterson said areas where the<br />

council have suggested lowering<br />

the speed below the safe and<br />

appropriate speed is because<br />

they are either urban areas that<br />

have not been added to the Waka<br />

Kothai database, or because of<br />

an intersection.<br />

The consultation will run<br />

until November 10 and, once<br />

complete, the plan will go to<br />

Waka Kotahi for approval with<br />

the hope that some of the school<br />

speed limits can be changed over<br />

the summer break before schools<br />

start back next year.<br />

To read the consultation and<br />

view the map of all changes head<br />

to yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz/speedmanagement<br />

• In last week’s article on the<br />

planned speed limit changes,<br />

it was reported Ellesmere Rd<br />

between Lincoln and Halswell<br />

would be reduced from 80 km/h<br />

50 km/h. The council has now<br />

clarified the 50km/h will only<br />

apply for 200m north of Edward<br />

St. It was also reported Gerald<br />

St in Lincoln would drop from<br />

50 km/h to 30km/h. That speed<br />

limit would apply between West<br />

Belt on Gerald St and Heathridge<br />

Pl, Edward St.<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

4<br />

NEWS<br />

Site has little rural<br />

value, group says<br />

• From page 1<br />

The land backs onto Barton<br />

Fields, a residential subdivision.<br />

“The site has direct access to<br />

main transportation corridors<br />

and connections to the Lincoln<br />

township. Roading and<br />

transportation upgrades can be<br />

required through the consenting<br />

process, with major upgrades<br />

being required prior to any<br />

substantial development,” the<br />

appeal documentation states.<br />

“The proposal provides a<br />

separate pedestrian and cycle<br />

connection to Springs Rd and<br />

Boundary Rd intersection,<br />

creating safer interactions<br />

between cyclists, pedestrians and<br />

vehicles.”<br />

A cafe would be part of the<br />

commercial activity which would<br />

cater for Barton Fields residents,<br />

the appeal says.<br />

Townsend said Barton Fields<br />

developer Mike Greer Homes<br />

had initially opposed the plan to<br />

rezone the land, but since then<br />

had changed its position after<br />

changes were made to impact<br />

residents less.<br />

Mike Greer Homes did not<br />

respond to questions from<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />

The group argues in its<br />

appeal while the Springs Rd<br />

and Boundary Rd intersection<br />

is already at capacity other<br />

developments, like the 1710-<br />

home Lincoln South which uses<br />

Springs Rd as the main entry and<br />

exit point, would see the road<br />

needing upgrades anyway.<br />

The group said it could be<br />

a financial contributor to the<br />

upgrades if required.<br />

It argues the site holds little<br />

value for rural use as the land is<br />

not highly productive and would<br />

be better served for industrial<br />

use.<br />

“The economic benefits<br />

of industrial zoning greatly<br />

outweigh retention of the site as<br />

rural lifestyle blocks. There will<br />

be significant economic benefits<br />

associated with rezoning to<br />

industrial,” it said in the appeal.<br />

It said the site’s design would<br />

result in minimal disturbance<br />

to neighbours with height<br />

restrictions on outer buildings,<br />

and only certain colours<br />

allowed.<br />

“Building height restrictions<br />

from the eastern boundary<br />

and Springs Rd frontage (will)<br />

preserve amenity of existing<br />

residential development at<br />

Birches Rd subdivision.”<br />

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Appeal for Prebbleton<br />

subdivision to go ahead<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

AN APPEAL on the District<br />

Plan may be the last chance for a<br />

subdivision in Prebbleton to be<br />

approved.<br />

The Birchs Village subdivision<br />

could see 37ha of rural land on<br />

Birchs Rd rezoned to residential,<br />

enabling about 400 homes to be<br />

built.<br />

Prior to the proposed District<br />

Plan being signed off council<br />

had already rejected a private<br />

plan change in August, based<br />

on the recommendation from<br />

Commissioner Paul Thomas.<br />

Thomas’ reasons for his recommendation<br />

included the location<br />

not achieving a compact urban<br />

form for Prebbleton, and the plan<br />

change not giving effect to the<br />

National Policy Statement for<br />

Highly Productive Land.<br />

The land is on mostly class<br />

1 and 2 soils, which have been<br />

given enhanced protection in the<br />

new legislation.<br />

Thomas said in addition the<br />

plan change, PC79, did not offer<br />

enough development capacity to<br />

meet the criteria of the National<br />

Policy Statement on Urban Development<br />

and was not required<br />

to meet residential capacity demand<br />

in the life of the operative<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Plan. This demand<br />

was “more than satisfied”<br />

by two other recent plan changes<br />

in the area, being Plan Change<br />

68 and Plan Change 72.<br />

The appeal asks for the area to<br />

either be rezoned as general residential<br />

land or included as part<br />

of the urban growth overlay.<br />

It argues the site is strategically<br />

located across the road from the<br />

Birchs Rd recreation reserve,<br />

known as Kakaha Park, and it<br />

would bring the new reserve into<br />

the township.<br />

“Providing land for future<br />

residential use increases housing<br />

resources leading to an expanded<br />

PC79: The<br />

rural zoning of<br />

37ha of land<br />

in Prebbleton<br />

is one of 25<br />

appeals on the<br />

District Plan.<br />

social and economic base for<br />

the strategically located rural<br />

township. Servicing connections<br />

currently exist north along<br />

Birchs Rd, allowing for extension<br />

to existing infrastructure and<br />

services,” the appeal said.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> approached<br />

neighbours who opposed the<br />

subdivision for comment but<br />

they declined, wanting to seek<br />

legal advice before making a<br />

public statement.<br />

In July when Thomas’ decision<br />

was released on the plan change<br />

request, one of the neighbours,<br />

John Sheaf, said he was “thrilled<br />

to bits” by the recommendation.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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NEWS 5<br />

Bid to stop rifle range noise complaints<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

THE NEW Zealand Defence<br />

Force is having another shot at<br />

ensuring the future of its West<br />

Melton rifle range.<br />

NZDF has been trying for<br />

a number of years to get a<br />

covenant placed on properties<br />

near the range to stop noise<br />

complaints, with an appeal<br />

on the District Plan the latest<br />

attempt.<br />

Each time it has tried, its<br />

submission has been knocked<br />

back by residents in the area.<br />

The NZDF had submitted to<br />

the District Plan, asking<br />

for the covenant to be added,<br />

but the change was declined.<br />

It has subsequently lodged an<br />

appeal with the Environment<br />

Court.<br />

Said NZDF in its appeal: “A<br />

restrictive reverse sensitivity<br />

covenant shall be secured on the<br />

record of title, which protects<br />

the West Melton rifle range<br />

from complaints and associated<br />

reverse sensitivity effects.”<br />

The NZDF argues the range<br />

has been operating legally since<br />

the 1940s, and is of key importance.<br />

“It is a nationally important<br />

training facility for the NZDF,<br />

and is of critical importance to<br />

the NZDF’s ongoing operations,<br />

including because it is the only<br />

long-range facility in the South<br />

Island,” the appeal said.<br />

“The proposed plan provisions<br />

that apply to the surrounding<br />

land uses also have the potential<br />

to influence the way that NZDF<br />

carries out its operations at the<br />

range.”<br />

West Melton<br />

resident Alan<br />

Roberts, who<br />

lives next door,<br />

to the range was<br />

“not impressed”<br />

by the latest<br />

attempt to put<br />

the restrictions<br />

in place.<br />

Roberts<br />

submitted on the proposed<br />

Alan<br />

Roberts<br />

District Plan against the NZDF,<br />

saying if a covenant was placed<br />

on his property, it would devalue<br />

it – and any covenant would<br />

mean they could do what they<br />

wanted.<br />

“It gives the army an influence<br />

over our properties and I don’t<br />

see the need to do that,” he said.<br />

Roberts wasn’t the only one<br />

to appeal the decision. Adrian<br />

McFedries formed a group<br />

called Rein in the Range and<br />

represented 270 residents in<br />

opposition of the NZDF move<br />

during last year’s District Plan<br />

hearings.<br />

McFedries told <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

the group is considering its<br />

options when it comes to being<br />

involved in the Environment<br />

Court appeal.<br />

Roberts said he had no<br />

problem with the way the range<br />

was operated.<br />

In 2009, the NZDF agreed<br />

with residents not to use certain<br />

large mortar shells and to give<br />

residents advance warning<br />

of heavy activity after a blast<br />

wave damaged properties and<br />

distressed animals.<br />

“It worked very well; we live<br />

across the road and we are more<br />

than happy with the results,” he<br />

said.<br />

“They have planted trees now,<br />

and put up embankments . . . the<br />

noise is not really a problem.”<br />

Roberts said he will likely<br />

oppose NZDF’s latest move, but<br />

is still speaking with his solicitor<br />

on his options.<br />

Since 2009 the council<br />

has received only one noise<br />

complaint from about the rifle<br />

range, in 2020.<br />

The NZDF is concerned<br />

without the covenant an increase<br />

in complaints may stop it from<br />

increasing the intensity and<br />

frequency of activities.<br />

Under the District Plan the<br />

NZDF is required to have a noise<br />

management plan; it argues if<br />

it is required to have an NMP<br />

then it should also be protected<br />

from complaints.<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

6<br />

NEWS<br />

Māori ward<br />

unlikely; new<br />

rep on board<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

THE DISTRICT is unlikely to<br />

have a Māori ward at the next local<br />

government elections.<br />

At the representation review<br />

meeting on Tuesday last week, it was<br />

decided to recommend the council<br />

did not establish a Māori ward.<br />

Māori wards provide a way for<br />

Māori to contribute to decisionmaking<br />

and have representation at<br />

council.<br />

To establish the ward the number<br />

of elected members would need to<br />

be increased from 10 to 12, excluding<br />

the mayor.<br />

At the last representation review<br />

three years ago, the number of<br />

elected members dropped from 11<br />

to 10. Mayor Sam Broughton said<br />

this was to ensure expediency in<br />

the council process and decisionmaking.<br />

From discussions with local<br />

iwi and hapu at this time, iwi as a<br />

whole did not support the creation<br />

of a Māori ward.<br />

To honour its partnership<br />

commitments under the Treaty<br />

of Waitangi, the council last<br />

week welcomed mana whenua<br />

representative Megan McKay, who<br />

will have speaking and voting<br />

rights in all council committees<br />

and speaking rights in council<br />

meetings.<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

RE-ELECTED <strong>Selwyn</strong> MP<br />

Nicola Grigg is “really stoked”<br />

with the election results, which<br />

exceeded her expectations.<br />

“The whole team, especially<br />

my volunteers out in <strong>Selwyn</strong>,<br />

worked so hard and put so many<br />

hours into it, the win was for<br />

them as much as anything,”<br />

Grigg said.<br />

Grigg had an election night<br />

count of 26,549 votes – a winning<br />

margin of 17,050 over the<br />

next best candidate, Labour’s<br />

Luke Jones, who had 9499 votes.<br />

Act candidate Ben Harvey<br />

received 2207 votes.<br />

“I had set a goal in my own<br />

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couldn’t believe it when these<br />

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she said.<br />

Grigg was part of a huge<br />

swing to National, which retook<br />

the party vote in <strong>Selwyn</strong> after it<br />

went the way of Labour in 2020.<br />

National received 19,835 party<br />

votes, compared to 7240 for<br />

Labour.<br />

“Turning <strong>Selwyn</strong> back blue<br />

was my number one priority in<br />

2020.<br />

“I had the dubious title of<br />

being the first ever MP to turn<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> red (in the party vote),<br />

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Landslide win for Grigg<br />

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so to turn it back blue with such<br />

a margin the whole team was<br />

really stoked.”<br />

Grigg said the portfolios she<br />

will receive will now be up<br />

to incoming Prime Minister<br />

Christopher Luxon. She wants<br />

to retain her portfolios – animal<br />

welfare, biosecurity, food safety,<br />

rural communities, and women.<br />

“He knows very well how<br />

much I love the agriculture sector<br />

and that’s where my heart<br />

and soul lies.<br />

“I’ve always had a stretch goal<br />

of being New Zealand’s first<br />

female minister for primary<br />

industries but Todd McClay is<br />

the lead on the portfolio and I’m<br />

sure it will go to him.”<br />

At No 19 on National’s list,<br />

Grigg may also score a spot<br />

around the Cabinet table with<br />

there usually being about 22-24<br />

seats available. She said it will<br />

depend on coalition negotiations<br />

between Act and potentially<br />

New Zealand First.<br />

Grigg said her focus will be on<br />

infrastructure, which includes<br />

investigations into building four<br />

lane roads to Ashburton and<br />

prioritising school rebuilds for<br />

the likes of Ellesmere College.<br />

Jones said he was pleased with<br />

the result, despite the margin.<br />

“We really understood it was<br />

going to be an uphill battle.”<br />

Jones said he had aimed to get<br />

10,000 votes, which he is 501<br />

short of, a margin he is hoping<br />

to close as special votes are<br />

counted.<br />

SELWYN RESULTS<br />

Nicola Grigg (National):<br />

26,549<br />

Luke Jones (Labour):<br />

9499<br />

Ben Harvey (Act): 2207<br />

Logan Courtney (New<br />

Zealand Loyal): 791<br />

Abe Coulter (New<br />

Conservative): 409<br />

National: 19,835<br />

Labour: 7240<br />

Act: 4915<br />

Greens: 3383<br />

New Zealand First:<br />

2205<br />

TOP: 1037<br />

New Zealand Loyal: 326<br />

NewZeal: <strong>18</strong>1<br />

Te Pāti Māori: 157<br />

HORNBY


Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

NEWS 7<br />

Controversial sex ed book here to stay<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

A CONTROVERSIAL sex<br />

education book will remain in<br />

the district’s libraries.<br />

The book, Welcome to Sex:<br />

Your no-silly-questions guide to<br />

sexuality, pleasure and figuring it<br />

out, by former Dolly Doctor and<br />

youth health expert Dr Melissa<br />

Kang and TV personality Yumi<br />

Stynes has been controversial<br />

since its launch in May.<br />

The book traverses everything<br />

from consent and sexuality to<br />

sexual positions, and was written<br />

in response to questions from<br />

adolescents.<br />

Last month a resident addressed<br />

councillors about her<br />

concerns saying the book was<br />

“disgusting”.<br />

“It is a book that has very<br />

graphic pictures. It is available<br />

for children aged 10 and 11 years<br />

old and up, but the authors have<br />

stated it is suitable for mature<br />

8-year-olds,” she said.<br />

Following a review by the<br />

council, requested by chief executive<br />

Sharon Mason, the book<br />

will stay.<br />

“Freedom of Expression is a<br />

core tenet of public libraries.<br />

While public libraries have an<br />

obligation to adhere to any restrictions<br />

or classifications by Te<br />

Mana Whakaatu Classification<br />

Office, public libraries do not restrict<br />

access to book and digital<br />

collections unless there is a legal<br />

obligation to do this as directed<br />

by the Office,” Mason said in her<br />

report.<br />

“Librarians acknowledge that<br />

everything in library collections<br />

will not necessarily appeal to<br />

everyone - the decision of what<br />

content to borrow or engage with<br />

is up to the individual or guidance<br />

by parents or caregivers.”<br />

There is one hard copy and one<br />

digital copy of the book available<br />

in the district’s libraries, and five<br />

hard copies and one digital copy<br />

available in Christchurch City<br />

Libraries.<br />

DNA found on milk drink left at burglary scene<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

A DNA sample has been taken<br />

from a milk drink container<br />

and could potentially lead to<br />

an arrest in two high-profile<br />

burglaries.<br />

The strawberry-flavoured<br />

Up&Go container which was<br />

found by the victim of the Burnham<br />

break-in in March was sent<br />

for forensic testing.<br />

The Burnham homeowner<br />

surprised the offender in his<br />

house. The burglar knocked him<br />

over as he ran from the house.<br />

He left in a white Mercedes<br />

Sprinter camper van.<br />

The victim told <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

police have a sample from the<br />

container.<br />

“They did get some DNA off<br />

the container off it, but they<br />

can’t tell me anything more,” the<br />

victim said.<br />

The suspect, who is believed<br />

to be a well-known burglar,<br />

has been spoken to by police<br />

but denies any involvement.<br />

The distinctive white van used<br />

in the two burglaries was also<br />

used in a burglary in Tai Tapu<br />

on December 26, Boxing Day,<br />

and has often been seen parked<br />

up at a Woolston social housing<br />

complex.<br />

In response to questions from<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> police would not<br />

say if the sample had matched<br />

any held on its database, or if<br />

anyone had been brought in for<br />

questioning.<br />

A spokesperson only said<br />

inquiries were ongoing.<br />

In the Tai Tapu burglary, the<br />

homeowner found an axe had<br />

been left at the scene when<br />

he returned home to find his<br />

house had been broken into.<br />

His home security camera<br />

captured the distinctive van<br />

leaving his property. A car<br />

was also stolen, which was<br />

captured being driven off,<br />

meaning there was more than<br />

one offender at this burglary.<br />

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8<br />

NEWS<br />

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

From Hororata pies to building Ōtira tunnel<br />

HISTORIC: The heritage exhibition at Te Ara Ātea features a<br />

medal commemorating the opening on the Ōtira tunnel.<br />

PHOTOS: SELWYN STORIES/TOM FERGUSON<br />

MORE OF the district’s history<br />

will be on display at Te Ara Ātea<br />

in Rolleston from tomorrow.<br />

It ranges from the historic<br />

importance of a Hororātā pie,<br />

to <strong>Selwyn</strong> once hosting an Air<br />

Force base.<br />

The 20 heritage exhibition<br />

cases housed throughout the<br />

community and cultural centre<br />

and library have had their first<br />

update since it opened in 2021.<br />

From ancient pounamu to the<br />

stories behind three historic eggbeaters,<br />

it tells the stories of the<br />

district and Rolleston town.<br />

Council culture, content and<br />

learning manager Mat Logan<br />

says the commitment to storytelling<br />

is evident in this update.<br />

“The new exhibits aim to<br />

engage the community in a fresh<br />

and exciting way, making the<br />

heritage collection not just a<br />

static display but a living narrative<br />

that continues to evolve,” he<br />

said.<br />

One of the new exhibits features<br />

the engineering wonder of<br />

the Ōtira rail tunnel.<br />

The exhibit celebrates and<br />

acknowledges the people who<br />

endured harsh conditions to live<br />

and work at the tunnel. A commemorative<br />

<strong>18</strong>-carat gold medal,<br />

inscribed “East and West Meet”,<br />

is a highlight of the exhibit and is<br />

on loan from Massey University.<br />

The medal was presented to<br />

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NEWS 9<br />

Former LUSA chief disputes claims<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

A FORMER key player in the<br />

Lincoln student party has taken<br />

issue with claims the university<br />

has nothing to do with the<br />

running of the event.<br />

Fiona Kay,<br />

WE’RE<br />

who was general<br />

STILL HERE<br />

manager of the Lincoln<br />

University Students’ Association<br />

(LUSA) from<br />

2017-2021, says<br />

the university<br />

has direct<br />

involvement<br />

with the<br />

from <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />

The university has also not<br />

answered specific questions,<br />

saying it is not involved in any of<br />

the planning of the event, adding<br />

it is a LUSA-controlled event.<br />

But minutes from a LUSA ex-<br />

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That change increased the<br />

Fiona Kay Garden Party.<br />

event cost, which meant they<br />

There will be<br />

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to a smaller event and then cancelled<br />

due to poor ticket sales.<br />

Kay said there was a feeling<br />

students from Lincoln.<br />

There is now concern students<br />

in the community issues in the<br />

PARTY TIME: Lincoln’s Garden Party has been hugely popular.<br />

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causing problems for residents. HELLO FROM HOT HORNBY<br />

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The party was scheduled to have injury or even a fatality.”<br />

ecutive meeting in March point making such a large loss.” Restricting it to Lincoln students<br />

been held on Friday.<br />

LUSA president Amy Wells to the university being involved. Last year the Garden Party would solve that problem.<br />

Kay said there was concern has not responded to questions The minutes state: ‘There has ran at a loss of $38,028. It cost <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> asked both<br />

amongst LUSA staff that there<br />

will be more parties in flats<br />

around the town without the<br />

safety measures and support<br />

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Kay was surprised the university<br />

had said it wasn’t involved.<br />

“Without university approval,<br />

you were not going to get a licence<br />

because they are the landowner<br />

and if they don’t want it to<br />

happen in a particular way then<br />

you’re not going get a licence.<br />

“Whenever we were doing<br />

planning applications, meetings<br />

around it, there was always university<br />

representation. The health<br />

and safety, other senior managers,<br />

they were involved in that.”<br />

Kay said following the 2017<br />

event, <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council<br />

licensing told LUSA the event<br />

had to be changed from just<br />

people getting drunk in a field,<br />

and incorporate more activities<br />

for people who were not there to<br />

the university and LUSA if<br />

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10<br />

NEWS<br />

Probes<br />

improve<br />

soil testing<br />

FARMERS NOW have a way of<br />

trying before they buy.<br />

They can follow and compare<br />

the readings of different soil<br />

moisture probes following the<br />

installation of a demonstration<br />

site at the Foundation for Arable<br />

Research (FAR) Kowhai Farm at<br />

Lincoln.<br />

FAR technology manager<br />

Chris Smith said the project<br />

aims to look at the various soil<br />

moisture monitoring services<br />

commercially available to arable<br />

growers.<br />

Nine different providers are<br />

represented. Growers are invited<br />

to log in to any of the providers’<br />

portals to find out what moisture<br />

probe readings look like on the<br />

companies’ software platforms.<br />

Smith said moisture probes are<br />

a valuable tool for managing the<br />

timing and application rate of<br />

irrigation, particularly at critical<br />

growth stages of a crop’s development.<br />

The probes also monitor<br />

soil temperature.<br />

Multi-level probes add an<br />

additional benefit for monitoring<br />

the movement and penetration<br />

of moisture in the root zone after<br />

a rain or irrigation event.<br />

Farmers can access the portal<br />

at far.org.nz<br />

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

New support for landowners<br />

A NEWLY formed group aims<br />

to provide more support to<br />

farmers and land users on the<br />

eastern side of the district.<br />

Eastern Plain Land Users<br />

Group (E-PLUG) represents<br />

farmers and landowners<br />

between State Highway 1, the<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> River, the Christchurch<br />

boundary and Te Waihora Lake<br />

Ellesmere.<br />

E-PLUG chair Grant Miller<br />

said the group represents a<br />

huge range of land-use types<br />

on the eastern plains which fall<br />

outside of the Central Plains<br />

Water and Ellesmere Sustainable<br />

Agriculture catchment groups,<br />

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through to lifestyle blocks<br />

and non-productive and<br />

ADVICE: Eastern Plains Land User Group represents farmers and landowners between SH1,<br />

conservation areas.<br />

the <strong>Selwyn</strong> River, the city boundary and Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere. ​<br />

“Some landowners don’t know<br />

where to start, so we’ll be there regulations and compliance confidence.<br />

Any farmers, growers or<br />

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Miller said.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

NEWS 13<br />

Jump in and<br />

join the fun<br />

on Labour Day<br />

THE HORORATA Parish Fair is going<br />

to be the place to be on Labour Day.<br />

With more than 60 market stalls offering<br />

a variety of crafts, toys, clothes,<br />

candles, soaps, art, flowers, birdbaths<br />

and everything in between, the fair<br />

promises to be a fun family day out.<br />

The parish will also have its own stalls<br />

like the white elephant, plants, and<br />

produce.<br />

Said Hororata Community Trust<br />

executive officer Cindy Driscoll: “The<br />

country auction will be at 11.30am<br />

and there are sure to be some great<br />

bargains.”<br />

There will also be free activities<br />

funded by the council including archery<br />

and pedalmania plus traditional kids’<br />

races. Pony rides and bouncy castles will<br />

be there too.<br />

“Creative kids is a fun competition for<br />

children to enter their creations. This<br />

year’s theme is ‘pillars of our community’.<br />

Draw your favourite place in the<br />

community or build it out of Lego – let<br />

your imagination go wild,” Driscoll said.<br />

All proceeds from the fair will go<br />

towards the parish’s pastoral care programme.<br />

“The parish has recently employed the<br />

Reverend Peg Riley who is continuing<br />

the good work of our former vicar Jenni<br />

Carter. Peg is well qualified to carry<br />

out this role with decades of experience<br />

serving the community as a vicar and<br />

hospital and school chaplain.<br />

“Peg is solely employed to provide<br />

pastoral care to our community – she<br />

will not be involved in other church<br />

activities or services,” Driscoll said.<br />

Entry to the fair is free and will<br />

take place at the Hororata Domain<br />

9.30am-2pm. Donations are being taken<br />

for the white elephant stalls and the<br />

country auction – contact the Parish<br />

on hororataparish@gmail.com to get<br />

involved and visit www.hororataparish.<br />

co.nz for more information.<br />

Legal Matters<br />

Advance Directives<br />

We have the right to make<br />

decisions about our own medical<br />

treatment, whilst we have the<br />

mental capacity to understand the<br />

situation(s) and the consequences<br />

of our decision-making. However,<br />

there may come a time when you<br />

are unable to communicate your<br />

wishes due to a medical condition<br />

or incapacity. To help ensure your<br />

consent or refusal to a medical<br />

treatment is conveyed, New<br />

Zealand recognises the importance<br />

of advance directives, also known<br />

as “Living Wills” or Advance Care<br />

Plans.<br />

The person to whom you have<br />

granted power of attorney for<br />

personal care and welfare matters<br />

does not have legal authority to<br />

give a ‘do not resuscitate’ direction<br />

to healthcare professionals.<br />

Therefore, if you would want a<br />

‘do not resuscitate’ direction to be<br />

in place in certain situations, you<br />

need to have clearly given your<br />

views on that, preferably in writing.<br />

An advance directive is a<br />

document that helps provide<br />

clarity to healthcare providers,<br />

attorneys, and family members<br />

about what medical treatments,<br />

such as life-sustaining treatment,<br />

resuscitation, or organ donation,<br />

a person would like to receive or<br />

refuse in specific situations should<br />

they be unable to communicate<br />

for themselves.<br />

An advance directive often<br />

addresses end-of-life care<br />

decisions, including the use of<br />

palliative care and the withdrawal<br />

of life support if necessary. An<br />

advance directive could request<br />

the refusal of life saving treatment<br />

after doctors have concluded that<br />

there is no reasonable expectation<br />

of the person being able to<br />

support their own life without it.<br />

Currently, advance directives are<br />

not legally binding on medical<br />

practitioners administering<br />

treatment, but they can carry<br />

significant weight in the decisionmaking.<br />

While advance directives are<br />

valuable tools for expressing<br />

one’s medical wishes, open<br />

communication with healthcare<br />

providers and loved ones is<br />

equally essential. Discussing your<br />

preferences with family members<br />

and healthcare professionals can<br />

help ensure that your wishes are<br />

known and respected.<br />

Advance directives empower<br />

individuals to have a say in their<br />

healthcare even when they are<br />

unable to communicate their<br />

preferences. Although New<br />

Zealand currently lacks specific<br />

legislation governing advance<br />

directives, UK case law, which may<br />

be followed in the future, suggests<br />

an advanced directive would be<br />

binding if it was clearly established,<br />

applicable to the circumstances,<br />

and not overruled by a clear<br />

statutory authority.<br />

We often assist clients with<br />

creating an advance directive when<br />

considering their Will and Enduring<br />

Powers of Attorney.<br />

Please contact us to make an appointment<br />

in one of the four convenient office locations<br />

Darfield • Ashburton • Rolleston • Christchurch<br />

BARGAINS: There<br />

will be plenty of<br />

tasty treats on<br />

offer and lots of<br />

treasures to find<br />

– Ralf and Lucy<br />

Rietveld certainly<br />

enjoyed last<br />

year’s fair.<br />

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Mobile: 0273843054<br />

Email: kate.warren@tp.co.nz<br />

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Christchurch office: 03 374 9999<br />

Ashburton office: 03 308 4<strong>18</strong>8<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

14<br />

A&P SHOW<br />

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While the winds may have kept some of the crowd<br />

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enjoying what the Ellesmere A&P show had to offer.<br />

There was horse riding and sheep shearing, wearable<br />

arts, the Smoke @ the Lake BBQ competition,<br />

a theme of ‘Mooving the Community Together<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

A&P SHOW 15<br />

SMILES: Huxley Otway (left) with his lamb Popcorn and Albie Hamilton with Nya.<br />

FOCUS: Lydia Thompson shearing sheep.<br />

RIDING: While<br />

wind called off<br />

some of the horse<br />

competitions<br />

there was still<br />

plenty to see –<br />

and do: Mila Paul<br />

experienced her<br />

first pony ride.<br />

FUN: Some of the district’s schools contested<br />

for the Sport Canterbury Top Team in a range<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

16<br />

NEWS<br />

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

College grounds receive<br />

blessing to start work<br />

NEW LIFE: Ellesmere Lions installed former Springston<br />

Community Garden beds at Springston School.<br />

Raised beds for<br />

Springston School<br />

SPRINGSTON SCHOOL<br />

has become the beneficiary of<br />

community gardens, thanks to<br />

the Ellesmere Lions.<br />

The gardens, built by the Lions,<br />

were installed to replace the ones<br />

at the Springston Community<br />

Gardens after the gardens closed.<br />

The group removed the raised<br />

gardens from their previous site<br />

and rebuilt them on the school<br />

grounds, replacing some timber<br />

and filling them with a mixture<br />

of soil and compost.<br />

The Lions also decided to<br />

donate a new garden shed with<br />

the support of Leeston Buildlink<br />

and Ellesmere Transport.<br />

“This Duratuf shed was a<br />

challenge to build, but after many<br />

hours of head scratching, finger<br />

hitting, and an odd bit of blood,<br />

we presented the school with a<br />

wonderful new lockup garden<br />

shed,” Lions spokesperson Glenn<br />

Smith said.<br />

“The Ellesmere Lions would<br />

like to thank all those who<br />

helped complete this project,<br />

and hope the children at the<br />

school enjoy learning more about<br />

growing their own veges and<br />

understand they don’t just turn<br />

up on the supermarket shelves.”<br />

WORK ON Rolleston College’s<br />

second campus can now get<br />

underway after the site was<br />

cleansed by iwi.<br />

Last week a Karakia<br />

Whakawātea was held on the<br />

new senior campus site on the<br />

corner of <strong>Selwyn</strong> and Springston<br />

Rolleston roads.<br />

Led by local iwi Ngāi Te<br />

Ruahikihiki the site was blessed<br />

with the first official sod<br />

turned by the board chair<br />

Louise Milne and Mayor Sam<br />

Broughton.<br />

Milne said there had been an<br />

incredible amount of hard work<br />

put in to get to this stage.<br />

“There has been almost<br />

two years of consultations,<br />

design meetings, back and<br />

forth, thousands of emails and<br />

hundreds of phone calls to get<br />

to the point where we’re finally<br />

turning ground.<br />

“This is beyond exciting not<br />

just for our school whanau, but<br />

the local community and the<br />

wider education sector. We’ve<br />

all seen the rapid growth of<br />

Rolleston and <strong>Selwyn</strong> and the<br />

new senior campus will be of<br />

huge benefit to everyone in our<br />

district,” Milne said.<br />

Also in attendance were<br />

Ministry of Education director<br />

Coralanne Child, National<br />

MP Nicola Grigg and Labour’s<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Candidate Luke Jones.<br />

The senior campus will be<br />

constructed by Southbase<br />

Construction and completed in<br />

three stages with the first stage to<br />

feature a science and technology<br />

block, gymnasium and modular<br />

DIGGING:<br />

The first<br />

sod at<br />

Rolleston<br />

College’s<br />

second<br />

campus<br />

was turned<br />

last week,<br />

attended<br />

by (from<br />

left) board<br />

chair Louise<br />

Milne,<br />

Mayor Sam<br />

Broughton,<br />

and<br />

principal<br />

Rachel<br />

Skelton.<br />

provisioning allowing for<br />

curriculum delivery during the<br />

construction of stages two and<br />

three.<br />

The first stage was due to<br />

be completed by the start of<br />

2025, but processing delays<br />

from the Ministry of Education<br />

have pushed the scheduled<br />

completion date out to mid-2025.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Diwali <strong>2023</strong><br />

The Festival of Lights<br />

Here’s a date for your diary –<br />

the exciting, family-friendly <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Diwali event is taking place on<br />

Saturday 11th November,<br />

4pm–9pm, at Lincoln Domain,<br />

in Lincoln.<br />

Everyone is warmly invited. As<br />

the Festival is outdoors this year,<br />

thousands of people are expected<br />

to attend the bustling, sensory and<br />

colourful cultural event. The fireworks<br />

at 9pm will be a massive drawcard and<br />

fitting closing celebration.<br />

Diwali symbolises the spiritual “victory<br />

of light over darkness, good over evil,<br />

and knowledge over ignorance”.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Diwali is designed to celebrate<br />

our community’s cultural diversity<br />

through a myriad of cultural artforms<br />

including various arts, crafts,<br />

interactive cultural activities, music,<br />

and talented performances across the<br />

performing arts – songs, instrumental<br />

and dance.<br />

The live performances will include<br />

traditional, folk, and Bollywood<br />

dances and music, taking you to the<br />

heart of India. Enjoy the talented<br />

performers and fantastic stage<br />

production!<br />

Browse the fascinating range of<br />

exhibitor stalls and workshops,<br />

featuring everything from ethnic<br />

costumes, jewellery and beauty, to<br />

business products and information.<br />

And of course, the food stalls will be<br />

highly popular, offering up a variety<br />

of Indian cuisines. Sample your way<br />

through the tantalising Indian street<br />

food, curries, desserts and sweets.<br />

This Festival became an annual fixture<br />

in <strong>Selwyn</strong> in 2015. It is designed to<br />

celebrate Diverse India in Diverse<br />

New Zealand. It is proudly brought<br />

to you by Canterbury Indian Women<br />

Group and Bhartiya Samaj Canterbury,<br />

with the generous support of many<br />

sponsors.<br />

For more information, contact<br />

Archna Tandon (021 032 0915) or<br />

Surinder Tandon (021 295 1089), or<br />

through selwyndiwali@gmail.com<br />

When:<br />

Saturday 11th November <strong>2023</strong>,<br />

4pm–9pm<br />

Where:<br />

Lincoln Domain (outdoors),<br />

15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln<br />

Key info:<br />

Alcohol-free / Family friendly /<br />

Rain or shine / Free entry for all


Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 17<br />

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Community Recycling and<br />

Bulky Waste Drop-Off Day<br />

Bulky Waste* | Garden waste | Scrap metal | Tyres<br />

Child car seats | E-Waste | Cardboard<br />

Sunday 29 <strong>October</strong>, 10am–4pm<br />

Hawkins Pit, Darfield<br />

Entry off Cullens Road, east of Bangor Road<br />

Cash only<br />

No EFTPOS<br />

*Important: Please refer to strict criteria for bulky waste acceptance<br />

For more info check out<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 19<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

22<br />

LETTERS/NEWS<br />

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

Lower speed limits will need enforcing<br />

Changing the speed limits<br />

only works when motorists abide<br />

by the posted signage. Observe<br />

the 40km limit in Springs Rd,<br />

Prebbleton, where vehicles<br />

routinely belt through the<br />

township averaging 55-60km<br />

on a daily basis.<br />

No point in changing speed<br />

limits if they’re not properly<br />

enforced.<br />

-C Struthers<br />

Having worked in traffic<br />

management patrols and just<br />

general observations, lowering<br />

speeds except outside schools is<br />

the stupidest idea NZTA has ever<br />

had. New Zealand drivers just<br />

don’t obey speed limits unless<br />

they think there might be police<br />

around. Lowering the limits will<br />

actually increase accidents and<br />

deaths<br />

because<br />

New Zealand<br />

drivers just get frustrated then<br />

go twice as fast when they can<br />

pass or think they are okay, even<br />

if still in a speed limited area.<br />

Not a lot of commonsense<br />

in this idea.<br />

-Ken Duncan, Rolleston<br />

Springfield Donut<br />

The findings re Springfield<br />

Donut are so embarrassing<br />

(<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>, <strong>October</strong> 11).<br />

Calvin Payne, give us the<br />

ambulance, medical centre data<br />

from the accidents. Payne, there<br />

are far more “urgent” and far<br />

more serious issues for you to get<br />

motivated on for your constituents.<br />

Sharn Nu’u, why would you<br />

go back on the thing a number<br />

of times if you felt unsafe?<br />

Where is your commonsense if<br />

you personally felt this? Don’t<br />

assume because you feel ‘unsafe’<br />

that everyone else feels like and<br />

as vulnerable as you.<br />

We want to hear your views<br />

on the issues affecting life<br />

in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Send emails to:<br />

barry@starmedia.kiwi<br />

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discretion. Letters should be about 200 words.<br />

A name, postal address and phone number should be<br />

provided.<br />

Please use your real name, not a nickname, alias, pen<br />

name or abbreviation.<br />

Jonathan Crawford (council<br />

reserves operations manager)<br />

thinks he can paint the thing<br />

with no safety risks . . and he’ll<br />

have to paint the top.<br />

We are so, so incensed and<br />

utterly embarrassed that you<br />

as public servants are spending<br />

precious council time on such<br />

pathetic nonsense. Relieved,<br />

too, there are a number of men<br />

amidst you who sound balanced<br />

pragmatists.<br />

-Rob Davies<br />

Highland games has new chieftain<br />

FOUNDING committee<br />

member Colin Forsyth has been<br />

named chieftain of the 12th<br />

Hororata Highland Games.<br />

Forsyth returned this year<br />

from nine years in Scotland.<br />

He was instrumental in<br />

setting up the games after the<br />

February 22, 2011 earthquake,<br />

when Hororata residents were<br />

brainstorming how to rebuild<br />

not only their homes, church,<br />

hall and pub but also their<br />

community.<br />

Said fellow founding committee<br />

member Tish Ballagh: “We<br />

knew we needed something<br />

more than a bake sale; we needed<br />

something enduring which<br />

would bring people to Hororata<br />

and put our district on the map.<br />

“Most of us knew nothing<br />

about running a Scottish<br />

highland games, but some<br />

community members did. One<br />

of them was Colin Forsyth. We<br />

are excited to have him back<br />

with us at Hororata this year as<br />

chieftain.”<br />

From Stirling, Scotland, Forsyth<br />

has been involved in highland<br />

dancing and pipe bands<br />

all his life. His father is former<br />

world champion Billy Forsyth,<br />

president of the Royal Scottish<br />

Official Board of Highland<br />

Dancing.<br />

Said Forsyth: “As a Scotsman<br />

who grew up involved in<br />

highland games, to be asked to<br />

be chieftain is a huge honour.<br />

We were a passionate group who<br />

founded the games and everyone<br />

contributed greatly to get it off<br />

the ground. It is still run by<br />

volunteers, many who have been<br />

there from the start and I am<br />

excited to see how the event has<br />

evolved in the past nine years.<br />

“I can only commend the<br />

committee for their continued<br />

vision of a Scottish highland<br />

games with a twist of Kiwi. Having<br />

travelled to highland games<br />

in all corners of the world. I can<br />

honestly say that the Hororata<br />

is one of the best anywhere you<br />

go.”<br />

A civil engineer, Forsyth,<br />

his Kiwi wife Nichola and five<br />

children left New Zealand for<br />

AT THE HELM: Hororata Highland Games’ new chieftain<br />

Colin Forsyth. Above – Forsyth with the third chieftain, Sir<br />

Jerry Mateparae, in 2013.<br />

Scotland in 2014, where he has<br />

watched the games evolve from<br />

afar. This year, he returned<br />

to New Zealand to take up a<br />

technical director position with<br />

Davis Ogilvie and Partners in<br />

Christchurch. His family will<br />

follow in 2024.<br />

The role of the chieftain dates<br />

back to when Scottish ‘clans’ all<br />

had a ‘chieftain’ as the leader of<br />

their family. The highland games<br />

allowed the chieftain to find out<br />

who was the strongest and fastest<br />

to represent them in battle.<br />

Thesdays, the chieftain presides<br />

over the games and is honoured<br />

in a welcoming ceremony at<br />

noon – a unique blend of<br />

Scottish and Kiwi culture.<br />

• The 12th Hororata<br />

Highland Games will<br />

be held at the Hororata<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

NEWS 25<br />

Sixty years of cooking for others<br />

WHEN SHE was 7-yearsold,<br />

Tina Duncan could turn<br />

out a perfect batch of scones. By<br />

the age of 10, she was confident<br />

enough in the kitchen to turn out<br />

a full roast dinner.<br />

Now, after a lifetime of cooking<br />

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they know you love food. They<br />

want you to do the food. They<br />

want you to look after them, they<br />

want you to cook for them. It’s just<br />

my love language, really,” she said.<br />

Duncan is a self-taught cook,<br />

caterer, cooking school tutor and<br />

now author of a new book Plated:<br />

A lifetime love affair with food.<br />

With thousands of recipes to<br />

choose from, she wanted Plated<br />

to reflect not only her catering<br />

experiences but also her culinary<br />

upbringing on the family far,<br />

“There’s things there from my<br />

grandmother, my grandmother’s<br />

brawn recipe because I adore<br />

brawn . . . it’s got my mother’s<br />

shortbread, it’s got cinnamon<br />

oysters that my mother always<br />

made, there’s lots of lovely things<br />

from my childhood as well as<br />

things moving in through my<br />

years.<br />

“My mother was an extraordinary<br />

cook, and you know, you<br />

grow up in a family and you<br />

don’t know how wonderful your<br />

mother was until you go to other<br />

places and realise that not everybody<br />

was eating what you were<br />

eating at home.<br />

“We ate beautiful meats. We<br />

‘We had the most<br />

extraordinary vegetable<br />

garden that my father<br />

grew and (my mother) was<br />

really happy to teach me. I<br />

just found my place in the<br />

kitchen with her, and she<br />

was wonderful’<br />

– Tina Duncan<br />

had the most extraordinary<br />

vegetable garden that my father<br />

grew and (my mother) was really<br />

happy to teach me. I just found<br />

my place in the kitchen with her,<br />

and she was wonderful.”<br />

When she left school Duncan<br />

became a dental nurse but left<br />

that career to travel overseas.<br />

“What you did when you were<br />

doing your OE, the easiest thing<br />

to do was to slot into a restaurant<br />

somewhere. That’s what I did<br />

when I got to London, I went<br />

with my sister and I worked in a<br />

restaurant, and then I just carried<br />

on with that pattern.<br />

“When I came home, we<br />

bought a service station in the<br />

North Island. I was always having<br />

dinner parties. And then<br />

eventually when we moved<br />

south, I worked in a cafe because<br />

we were farming, and farmers<br />

weren’t making money in those<br />

days. So I worked in a local cafe<br />

and did catering, and then I kind<br />

of got sucked into a catering<br />

company in Christchurch and in<br />

the end I bought it.”<br />

Over the years, Duncan and<br />

her White Tie Catering team<br />

– which has included her four<br />

daughters – have provided food<br />

for thousands and thousands of<br />

events.<br />

“One night we did a huge dinner<br />

in Christchurch, in Hagley<br />

Park and there were 11 cabinet<br />

ministers there and the Prime<br />

Minister and I remember the<br />

head chef turning to me and<br />

saying, ‘Tina, we could bring the<br />

country to its knees tonight!’”<br />

Duncan struggles to recall a<br />

total catering disaster, but in the<br />

book she does share the story of a<br />

wedding cake that nearly wasn’t.<br />

“It was a big deal, this wedding<br />

cake, because I had three meetings<br />

about it, and it was supposed<br />

to be me making it. There was a<br />

red carpet down the middle of<br />

the Great Hall in Christchurch<br />

with the cake at the end. And I<br />

hadn’t made it.<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

28<br />

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

Tina Duncan shares her secrets<br />

• From page 25<br />

“At 10 o’clock in the morning, I<br />

realised that it had to be in place<br />

at 2pm.”<br />

Duncan rushed off to buy some<br />

cakes and then got busy icing<br />

them. In the rush, she put the<br />

wrong size cake on the bottom.<br />

“I got the 10-inch cake, and<br />

then I put a 12-inch cake tin over<br />

the top of it and iced the tin, then<br />

carried on layering up the cake.<br />

I said to the supervisor that day,<br />

‘you make sure when the bride<br />

and groom cut the cake, they cut<br />

into the middle, not into the tin!’.<br />

But I did it, I pulled it off.”<br />

When it comes to cooking<br />

at home – especially for others<br />

– Duncan says many people put<br />

too much pressure on themselves.<br />

“I think very often they try and<br />

try too hard. I want to be having<br />

fun when I have people for dinner,<br />

I do not want to be slaving in<br />

the kitchen.”<br />

Her secret weapon for a dinner<br />

party is doing things in advance.<br />

“I like to be completely prepared.<br />

If you’re coming to my<br />

place for dinner, by midday I’m<br />

done. I probably got a dessert in<br />

the freezer for starters because<br />

it’s probably done a week prior.<br />

“I always blanch my greens<br />

in advance, so if you’re coming<br />

for dinner, in the morning I<br />

might do the asparagus or the<br />

brussels sprouts or whatever my<br />

greens are, are always blanched<br />

in very, very, very salty water for<br />

a couple of minutes until they’re<br />

tender, then put them into ice<br />

cold water to set the chlorophyll<br />

so they’re lovely and green. Then<br />

at nighttime, there’s two ways:<br />

you can either plunge them back<br />

into boiling water very quickly,<br />

or you can pop them on an oven<br />

tray, drizzle olive oil over them<br />

and into a hot oven.”<br />

The secret to perfectly cooked<br />

meat, she says, is using a meat<br />

thermometer and taking the<br />

meat out of the oven before it<br />

reaches the desired temperature.<br />

“For example, a fillet of beef,<br />

I would take out at about 48<br />

degrees C if I was wanting it<br />

medium rare, and then I cover it<br />

in tin foil and tea towels and just<br />

leave it quietly for half an hour.<br />

And by the time it comes to 50-<br />

54 degrees C, it’s perfect.<br />

“I’m so used to cooking 250<br />

steaks for somebody. If we’re<br />

doing a wedding in a paddock<br />

on a Saturday, on Friday I’ve<br />

partially cooked all the meat and<br />

it’s chilled, and then I’m taking<br />

it and then just reheating it. You<br />

can sear off your steaks and then<br />

have them in the chiller, then<br />

take them out and then bring<br />

them up to room temperature<br />

into a really hot oven and just<br />

bring it up to eating point.”<br />

Over her long career in<br />

food, Duncan has experienced<br />

plenty of trends and changes. She<br />

credits the celebrated chef Peter<br />

Gordon with opening New Zealanders’<br />

eyes to new spices and<br />

flavours.<br />

“Growing up, I’d never eaten<br />

chilli in my life. I went to London<br />

and the first thing that my<br />

flatmate made was a chilli omelette,<br />

I’ll never forget that.”<br />

Duncan’s daughters have<br />

all worked in her catering<br />

business – “we had instant<br />

staff!” – and followed in her<br />

culinary footsteps, which brings<br />

her great joy.<br />

“I cry about that often. Sitting<br />

around the table with them, that is<br />

just one of the highlights for me.<br />

“I don’t think I was a<br />

particularly good teacher, which<br />

sounds ridiculous because I<br />

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Christmas Functions<br />

Bring your team, colleagues, community group or organisation<br />

together for lunch or dinner at one of our venues. Options<br />

include a traditional Christmas menu or BBQ menu.<br />

Available at Tai Tapu, Dunsandel, West Melton, Lincoln<br />

and Rolleston.<br />

$68 per person<br />

(minimum 30 people).<br />

Package includes a three course meal, venue hire, full set up service,<br />

selection of Christmas décor including a Christmas tree.<br />

Drinks package additional.<br />

To book phone 0800 BOOK IN<br />

or email bookings@selwyn.govt.nz


30 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

Let’s talk about safer speeds<br />

around <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

The way we set speed limits in <strong>Selwyn</strong> is changing.<br />

Our proposed Speed Management Plan is a new, more flexible approach that<br />

better acknowledges the local conditions, uses of our roads and the<br />

surrounding environment.<br />

It sets the principles of how we decide the speed limits for our local roads and<br />

what speeds would need to be changed based on those principles.<br />

You can view the plan and an interactive map of the proposed speed changes<br />

and join the conversation at selwyn.govt.nz/speedmanagement, or at our<br />

Rolleston offices or any of our <strong>Selwyn</strong> Library and Service Centres.<br />

Whether you drive, walk, cycle, or use public transport, everyone deserves to<br />

get to where they are going safely.<br />

Although speed is not the only factor in a crash, it determines whether someone<br />

is seriously injured or killed.<br />

As our district grows, more people are driving on our roads, taking public transport<br />

and using active modes such as walking and cycling. We want to make it easier for<br />

people to move about our region easily and safely in ways that contribute to their<br />

health and well-being.<br />

Rather than looking at speed limit changes on a street-by-street basis, our speed<br />

management plan forms our district's five principles for speed management.<br />

These principles guide setting safe speeds in our community and aligns our<br />

planning with Waka Kotahi's State Highways and where neighbouring district's<br />

roads connect to our network.<br />

The first focus area will be safe speeds around kura/schools. The plan proposes<br />

to do this by introducing a 30km/h permanent speed limit for most schools in the<br />

district in the current financial year, while the remaining schools will have a variable<br />

speed limit. The plan also proposes the future lowering of speed limits in high<br />

activity areas such as Lincoln township, Foster Park area and Leeston township.<br />

In addition to lower speeds around kura/schools, which will be implemented by<br />

June 2024, the Council is seeking feedback to help in shaping our 2024 to 2030<br />

plan. This includes speed reductions on the wider urban, rural, and unsealed roads.<br />

Join the conversation at selwyn.govt.nz/speedmanagement, at our<br />

Rolleston Offices or any of our <strong>Selwyn</strong> Library and Service Centres.<br />

Be a voice for<br />

Malvern!<br />

Thinking about standing in the<br />

Malvern Community Board by-election?<br />

Nominations for candidates are now open<br />

and close 12 noon on Thursday 19 <strong>October</strong>.<br />

Find out more at selwyn.govt.nz/elections<br />

Te Ara Ātea unveils new<br />

heritage exhibition<br />

Do you know the historic importance of a pie for Hororātā, or that <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

once hosted a New Zealand Airforce base?<br />

New treasures of the district’s heritage and fresh stories have been revealed<br />

in new heritage displays at Te Ara Ātea.<br />

The 20 heritage exhibition cases housed throughout the community and<br />

cultural centre and library have had their first update since it opened in 2021.<br />

From ancient pounamu to the stories behind three historic eggbeaters, these<br />

treasures tell the stories of our district and Rolleston town, preserving the rich<br />

tapestry of our local history.<br />

Council Culture, Content and Learning Manager Mat Logan says the<br />

commitment to storytelling is evident in this update.<br />

“The new exhibits aim to engage the community in a fresh and exciting way,<br />

making the heritage collection not just a static display but a living narrative<br />

that continues to evolve”.<br />

One of the new exhibits features the engineering wonder of the Ōtira rail<br />

tunnel. A link connecting the east and west coasts of Te Waipounamu the<br />

South Island. The exhibit celebrates and acknowledges the brave people who<br />

endured harsh conditions to live and work at the tunnel. A commemorative<br />

<strong>18</strong>-carat gold medal, inscribed “East and West Meet”, is a highlight of the<br />

exhibit and is on loan from Massey University in Wellington. The medal was<br />

presented to Prime Minister William Massey in 1923 at the opening ceremony<br />

by John Hoglund, a storekeeper at work camps along the railway line for<br />

36 years.<br />

Te Ara Ātea invites everyone to explore these updated heritage cases and<br />

be part of the ongoing cultural experience it provides for our community.<br />

Community recycling days coming up<br />

Community recycling drop-off days are about to be held in Malvern and<br />

Ellesmere, starting at Hawkins Pit Darfield this month. Wherever you live in<br />

Malvern or Ellesmere, this is a great opportunity to clean up the backyard,<br />

shed or garage, and get rid of items from old child car seats and E-waste to<br />

scrap metal, garden waste and old tyres.<br />

Dropping off scrap metal, including old bicycles, BBQs, small appliances,<br />

whiteware, and pots and pans is free. Charges apply for bulky items that<br />

would be too large for your wheelie bin, such as couches, mattresses, desks<br />

and curtains. Charges also apply for green waste, tyres, car seats and some<br />

E-waste such as TVs and monitors.<br />

Disposal of other E-waste and recyclable cardboard items is free.<br />

Smelly waste, wet waste or waste that can’t easily be transferred to a skip<br />

without making a mess cannot be accepted. Hazardous waste, gas bottles,<br />

items containing oil or fuel and tyres covered in dirt also can't be accepted.<br />

Flax, cabbage tree leaves, trees or branches over 10cm in diameter, and<br />

general rubbish cannot be included in green waste, but can be accepted as<br />

general rubbish.<br />

Only household quantities will<br />

be accepted. Please ensure<br />

you are able to unload your<br />

own materials.<br />

The drop-off days will be<br />

at Hawkins Pit, Darfield, on<br />

Sunday 29 <strong>October</strong>, 10am–4pm<br />

and Cemetery Pit, Southbridge<br />

Leeston Rd in late November.<br />

This date will be<br />

confirmed shortly.<br />

Cash only (no eftpos). A donation will be made to a local not-for-profit<br />

organisation for their help with these events. For more information visit<br />

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

Council Call<br />

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />

TE ARA ĀTEA<br />

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston<br />

Ph 347 2880<br />

DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

1 South Terrace, Darfield<br />

Ph 3<strong>18</strong> 8338 or 347 2780<br />

CC<strong>18</strong>1023


Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 31<br />

Notices<br />

FOSTER DOG PARK CAR PARK UPGRADE<br />

The carpark at Foster Park Dog Park will be closed to the public for resealing from 6am Tuesday 24<br />

reopening 6am Thursday 26 <strong>October</strong>. The dog park will remain open but access will be on foot only.<br />

LABOUR DAY COUNCIL SERVICES<br />

The Council Rolleston offices, all <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries and the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports Centre will be closed Monday<br />

23 <strong>October</strong> for the Labour Day public holiday.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre is open 8am–8pm<br />

Bin collections will take place as normal. The Pines Resource Recovery Centre is open normal hours<br />

9am–4.30pm.<br />

Meetings<br />

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

start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese Davel or Bernadette<br />

Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the meeting by emailing<br />

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz<br />

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS<br />

Community Services Committee*<br />

Wednesday <strong>18</strong> <strong>October</strong> 9am<br />

Council Offices Rolleston<br />

Transport & Infrastructure Committee*<br />

Wednesday <strong>18</strong> <strong>October</strong> 1pm<br />

Council Offices Rolleston<br />

Planning and Climate Change Committee*<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>October</strong> 9am<br />

Council Offices Rolleston<br />

Finance & Performance Committee*<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>October</strong> 1pm<br />

Council Offices Rolleston<br />

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

Long Term Plan Workshop*<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>October</strong> 3–5pm<br />

Council Offices Rolleston<br />

Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Hearing<br />

Monday 30 <strong>October</strong> 9am<br />

Council Offices Rolleston<br />

Springston South Soldiers Memorial Hall AGM<br />

Sunday 12 November <strong>2023</strong> 1.30pm<br />

Springston South Soldiers Memorial Hall,<br />

433 Days Road, Springston South<br />

All welcome. For more information phone<br />

Helen Duckworth (Secretary) 3295 079<br />

Major upgrades are taking place on Telegraph Road, between<br />

Creyke Road and Wards Road until 22 December.<br />

During these works temporary traffic lights will be in place<br />

from 7am–7pm. There will be no access on to Telegraph Road<br />

from Essendon Road. Detours will be in place.<br />

Please take care around work sites and follow site signage.<br />

Follow the QR code with this story for a map of all Council road works around<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>, or view our road closures map at selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures.<br />

Discover the SWELL Series<br />

Extend the fun and friendship beyond the SWELL Expo with a vibrant two-week series of activities<br />

happening from <strong>October</strong> 17 to 26. There's something for everyone.<br />

Dive into invigorating fitness classes to keep both body and spirit active or immerse yourself in<br />

the world of poetry reading. For those looking to boost their tech skills, the Stepping Up — Better<br />

Digital Futures Workshop provides a valuable opportunity to enhance your digital capabilities.<br />

If you’re looking for a bit of friendly competition, our bingo sessions provide a lively and engaging<br />

way to connect with others in the community.<br />

Or get back to nature and enjoy a journey of knowledge and discovery at the Ahuriri Lagoon<br />

Walk, located on the Huritini/Halswell River between Tai Tapu and Motukarara. Join the Council's<br />

biodiversity team for this free experience on Thursday 26 <strong>October</strong> 10–11.30am and learn about the<br />

restoration and ecological features of the lagoon. An easy flat, shingle track but wear comfortable<br />

shoes, and bring a backpack with water, snacks and a jacket. Bookings required.<br />

The SWELL Series is not just an extension, it's a continuation of the celebration of wellbeing and<br />

inclusivity of <strong>Selwyn</strong>'s senior community.<br />

For more details and to book events, you can find the full programme of SWELL Series activities<br />

at selwyn.co.nz/events or call 0800 SELWYN (735 996).<br />

Event Guide<br />

Friday 20 <strong>October</strong><br />

Zumba with Justine<br />

Lincoln Event Centre, 9.15–10.15am<br />

Join Justine for Zumba gold, a fun, dance-based,<br />

low-intensity exercise class. Ideal for active older<br />

adults; come along and have fun learning some<br />

basic steps to music. Free to attend, drop-in.<br />

A SWELL Senior’s Lifestyle event.<br />

Saturday 21 <strong>October</strong><br />

Whanau Short Film Series<br />

Castle Hill Village Hall, Castle Hill Drive<br />

Castle Hill, 5.30–6.30pm<br />

Bring a cushion and some snacks and enjoy a<br />

family-friendly short film medley, from Aotearoa<br />

New Zealand's leading international short film<br />

festival — Show Me Shorts. Free. Rated PG.<br />

Bookings required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.<br />

Tuesday 24 <strong>October</strong><br />

High Tea<br />

Darfield Recreation and Community Centre<br />

2.30–3.30pm<br />

Join us for a high tea accompanied by music.<br />

Enjoy the company of friends or meet others in your<br />

community in a relaxed environment. $10 per person,<br />

bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

A SWELL Senior’s Lifestyle event<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>October</strong><br />

Recycling Workshop<br />

ReDiscover, Pines Resource Recovery Park<br />

1.30–3pm<br />

Join us for an afternoon workshop on recycling.<br />

Get a better understanding on how to recycle, how<br />

materials are separated and where it all ends up.<br />

No questions are off limits! Tea and coffee provided.<br />

Free event, bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

A SWELL Senior’s Lifestyle event<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>October</strong><br />

Unlock the power of Social Media for<br />

the Not for Profit Sector<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council, 2 Norman Kirk Drive<br />

6.30–8pm<br />

Elevate your social media presence, learn to craft<br />

compelling stories, create eye-catching visuals, and<br />

engage your audience effectively. This Community<br />

in Action workshop will help you to harness the full<br />

potential of social platforms to increase awareness,<br />

drive donations and activate volunteers.<br />

Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />

Photo credit: Environment Canterbury<br />

FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT<br />

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS<br />

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />

Ph 347 2871<br />

LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />

Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />

Ph 347 2876<br />

0800 SELWYN<br />

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ<br />

SELWYNDISTRICTCOUNCIL


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SPORT 33<br />

Malvern set to mark a century<br />

ONE HUNDRED years<br />

of Malvern Tennis will be<br />

celebrated on Saturday with a<br />

display, ceremony and doubles<br />

tennis tournament at the Kirwee<br />

Domain, open to all past and<br />

present Malvern players.<br />

“The day is a chance for those<br />

that have been part of Malvern<br />

to catch up.<br />

While we have<br />

a tournament<br />

on the day, we’re<br />

also bringing<br />

together displays<br />

on the history<br />

of Malvern<br />

Jack<br />

Prouting<br />

Tennis,” said<br />

Malvern Tennis<br />

president Jack<br />

Prouting.<br />

“It’s a chance for past and<br />

present players to catch up.”<br />

He said there has been a fair<br />

bit of reminiscing when looking<br />

through the older photos, remembering<br />

the people, the wins<br />

– and those that got away.<br />

Officially named the Malvern<br />

Lawn Tennis Sub-Association,<br />

it came into being in 1923 in a<br />

meeting in Darfield between the<br />

Sheffield, Hororata, Greendale<br />

and Darfield tennis clubs, with<br />

B. C. Rutherford elected inaugural<br />

president.<br />

Tennis in the district started<br />

much earlier, with Robert<br />

Coltart holding tennis parties<br />

at Springfield, using his homemade<br />

racquets and balls in the<br />

<strong>18</strong>70s. It is believed the first club<br />

formed in the district was Sheffield<br />

in <strong>18</strong>76.<br />

By 1923, tennis was gaining in<br />

popularity, cars were allowing<br />

people to travel more easily, and<br />

the Malvern Sub-Association<br />

was formed to better co-ordinate<br />

tennis.<br />

In 1924, annual subs to Malvern<br />

were set at 10 shillings a<br />

club, Malvern colours (blue and<br />

black) were agreed, and a representative<br />

team of Malvern players<br />

was set up, with 12 ladies and<br />

12 gentlemen, to play against<br />

City and Suburbs, Ashburton<br />

and Oxford.<br />

In 1925 the Deans Cup was<br />

offered by W. Deans and his<br />

wife, and was accepted as the<br />

trophy for the local interclub<br />

competition, with teams of 6<br />

ladies and 6 gentleman, with all<br />

matches played up to 6 games.<br />

As the sport grew, a B Grade<br />

competition was set up by 1933<br />

with preference given to younger<br />

players coming through.<br />

The first Country Tennis event<br />

was held at Wilding Park on December<br />

5, 1936, with senior and<br />

junior teams from Akaroa, Ellesmere,<br />

Malvern, Mid-Canterbury<br />

and North Canterbury playing<br />

Christchurch city and suburban<br />

clubs.<br />

In the 1947-48 season Malvern<br />

was playing great tennis, and<br />

won the regional Browning<br />

Shield competition against the<br />

other districts.<br />

This started a golden run for<br />

Malvern who won 13 out of the<br />

20 regional finals between 1948<br />

and 1973.<br />

Currently Malvern Tennis<br />

covers seven clubs based at<br />

Courtenay, Darfield, Hororata,<br />

Kirwee, Sheffield, Weedons and<br />

West Melton. Over time amalgamation<br />

has happened, as in most<br />

sports, with closures of clubs in<br />

Coalgate, Glenroy, Greendale,<br />

Kimberley, Springfield and View<br />

Hill.<br />

However tennis is still strong<br />

in Malvern. While the traditional<br />

Saturday tennis competitions<br />

are less popular, with everyone<br />

getting busier, there has been an<br />

increase in junior tennis and the<br />

Thursday night twilight tennis<br />

summer competition has grown<br />

greatly over the last five years.<br />

The 100-year celebration,<br />

tournament and displays are<br />

open to anyone interested on<br />

Saturday at the Kirwee Domain.<br />

The day starts at 10.30am, the<br />

tennis tournament runs 11am –<br />

2.30pm, and at 3pm there will be<br />

formalities in recognition of the<br />

milestone.<br />

If want to know more, or enter<br />

the tournament contact Sally<br />

Jenkins by email: kerkins@xtra.<br />

co.nz or by phone: 021 215 2323.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> grade 10 score at SI tourny<br />

SELWYN’S development squad<br />

finished third at the South Island<br />

tournament at Foster Park.<br />

The under-10s boys’ team<br />

represented the club across three<br />

days, playing as two teams in<br />

separate pools – Blacks and Blues.<br />

Blue U10 went into the semifinals<br />

on the back of a 4-0 win<br />

against the Nomads, to claim<br />

third place overall in the playoff<br />

against Christchurch United<br />

Blues.<br />

Meanwhile, Black U10 initially<br />

got a good 3-1 win against<br />

Cashmere Technical but narrowly<br />

lost on penalties in the third place<br />

play off.<br />

The club’s grade 10 girls also<br />

performed admirably, winning<br />

the plate, and securing victories<br />

in five out of seven tournament<br />

matches. Despite being knocked<br />

out of the cup, they won all four<br />

of their plate matches, making a<br />

particularly thrilling comeback<br />

in one match after sitting at 3-1 at<br />

half time.<br />

Coaches Lee Hinton, Keith<br />

Prince, Shane Baskiville<br />

and Martin Allen, and Greg<br />

Williamson, Simon Grouse and<br />

Simon Ball were thanked for their<br />

continued dedication throughout<br />

the tournament and over the year.


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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

SPORT 35<br />

Rolleston College<br />

shooter aims high<br />

COLLECTORS<br />

NEEDED<br />

Can you help us raise funds on<br />

Friday 10 or Saturday 11 November <strong>2023</strong>?<br />

Help support one of our biggest events of the year,<br />

the Annual Appeal.<br />

We are looking for volunteers to collect donations at<br />

various locations through Ōtautahi Christchurch.<br />

If you can help, please get in touch via the email<br />

below to register!<br />

Thank you - we appreciate your support.<br />

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36 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

DARFIELD 11-13 North Terrace<br />

Potential Plus on North Terrace<br />

If you are looking for a property with upside potential and endless<br />

possibilities, then look no further! This spacious eight-bedroom<br />

house on a 3030sqm section (more or less) on two titles, has plenty<br />

of future options. This property offers you the opportunity to<br />

renovate and create your own dream home or generate an income -<br />

either in its entirety or complementary to your own living. The large<br />

dwelling is divided into two 'sides' - one side of the home offers six<br />

bedrooms, an office, two toilets, a good-sized bathroom, kitchen<br />

dining with walk-in pantry, and a large open living area complete<br />

with a log-burner and heat pump. Set up well for short-stay guests,<br />

or long-term tenants, this is one potential possibility to earn an<br />

income from home. The other side includes two more large<br />

bedrooms, both with their own kitchenettes and an adjoining room<br />

suitable for a walk-in wardrobe, nursery or children's playroom, its<br />

own bathroom, laundry space, kitchen, and a large living area with<br />

another heat pump. The house sits in the middle of two adjoining<br />

titles, giving an oversized, sheltered, and largely blank canvas<br />

backyard. Either keep it as a large garden, subdivide a section off, or<br />

create your own oasis.<br />

8 2<br />

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST Inclusive<br />

(Unless Sold Prior) Closes 1.00pm, Tuesday 7 Nov<br />

VIEW 1.45-2.30pm, Sunday 22 & 29 <strong>October</strong><br />

Jannetta Thomas<br />

M 021 256 6295<br />

E jannetta.thomas@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />

Dan van der Salm<br />

M 021 9<strong>18</strong> 233<br />

E dan.vandersalm@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />

pggwre.co.nz/DAR38489<br />

AUCTION<br />

ROLLESTON 22 Sandstone Crescent<br />

Vacant Possession - Vendor Wants Sold!<br />

This impeccably presented and well-maintained family<br />

home offers a lifestyle of utmost convenience in a<br />

relaxing location. Conveniently situated across the<br />

road is Stonebrook Park featuring a popular walkway,<br />

children's playground, and an easy safe walk to the<br />

modern West Rolleston primary school. This<br />

contemporary three bedroom, two bathroom home<br />

offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and<br />

convenience. Step inside and be greeted by a spacious<br />

open living and dining area complemented by the<br />

modern kitchen - perfect for entertaining family and<br />

friends.<br />

AUCTION GST Inclusive<br />

3.00pm, Thursday 26 <strong>October</strong> On Site<br />

VIEW 1.30-2.00pm, Sunday 22<br />

<strong>October</strong><br />

Ron Ferguson<br />

M 027 498 6256<br />

E ron.ferguson@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />

SHEFFIELD 357 Waianiwaniwa Road<br />

Dairy Support, Sheep and Beef or Cropping<br />

An opportunity to purchase 200.97ha (more or less),<br />

bare land in two titles with a multitude of farming<br />

options from sheep and beef, dairy support arable or<br />

forestry. Summer safe country with annual rainfall<br />

approx. 1000mm. Close proximity to Christchurch<br />

Airport and the rural service town of Darfield.<br />

Currently farmed as part of a larger block with sheep<br />

and beef and dairy grazing the main focus. Faithfully<br />

farmed, with a good balance of flats, rolling and some<br />

medium to steeper hill country. A great opportunity to<br />

secure a good sized piece of prime farm land at an<br />

affordable level.<br />

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus<br />

GST (if any)<br />

(Unless Sold Prior)<br />

Closes 12.00pm, Wednesday 8<br />

November<br />

VIEW By Appointment Only<br />

Dan van der Salm<br />

M 021 9<strong>18</strong> 233<br />

E dan.vandersalm@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />

pggwre.co.nz/LCN38325<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH38493<br />

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008<br />

6/19 Gerald Street, LINCOLN<br />

Cnr South Terrace & Ross Street, DARFIELD<br />

Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz<br />

Helping grow the country<br />

For more great listings, visit www.pggwre.co.nz<br />

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008<br />

Helping grow the country


Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 37<br />

SELWYN RURAL LIFE<br />

Advertising Feature<br />

Recycled plastic – great<br />

options for farmers<br />

• By Isabelle Teresa<br />

While reducing the use of plastic is<br />

important, if it already exists, it’s best to<br />

re-use it. There are excellent, NZ-made<br />

recycled plastic products available for<br />

some of the most core, functional tasks<br />

on-farm.<br />

Think fenceposts. You can’t get much<br />

more kiwi than the classic wooden<br />

fencepost, but these rot and crack.<br />

They’re also treated with chromated<br />

copper arsenate (CCA), which leaches<br />

Horses chew wooden posts, not recycled plastic ones<br />

into our soils and waters, is restricted in<br />

many countries, and is not healthy for<br />

the animals who chew the posts.<br />

An NZ farmer of over 20 years<br />

founded “Future Post” – 100% recycled<br />

plastic fenceposts. Originally based in<br />

Auckland, Future Post is expanding<br />

operations into the South Island, and<br />

their products are available online or<br />

through BuildLink <strong>Selwyn</strong>. The posts<br />

are non-conductive, approved for<br />

organic use, don’t leach CCA, and stock<br />

can’t chew them.<br />

While the initial cost is higher, their<br />

50+ year life expectancy makes up for<br />

it. A simple way to introduce them into<br />

your operations is to replace damaged<br />

wooden posts one-by-one, or use them<br />

for any new fence run.<br />

Other kiwi-designed and recycled<br />

plastic products include Tuffboard<br />

– available through Plasback – and<br />

Cleanstone, created by Critical. Both<br />

replace plywood. Tuffboard is marketed<br />

to farmers as a hygienic, strong option<br />

suitable to make animal pens, signs,<br />

barge boards under feed barriers and for<br />

use in deer, sheep and cattle handling<br />

pens. Cleanstone promotes itself for<br />

hospitality and retail fitouts, residential<br />

use, and most recently, school desk-tops.<br />

Recycled by a Rolleston teenager<br />

in his parents’ garage<br />

And when it comes to kiwi<br />

innovation, you can’t top Rolleston<br />

teenager Levente Scott, featured on<br />

Seven Sharp, for making recycled plastic<br />

letterbox numbers from used Anchor<br />

milk bottles, in his parents’ garage. Buy<br />

these at BuildLink <strong>Selwyn</strong> or look up<br />

Upcycled Plastics.<br />

What all these products have in<br />

common is their long and maintenancefree<br />

life, and their ability to be worked<br />

with in the same way as wood, with all<br />

the normal tools and equipment. And<br />

the fact that they revive materials that<br />

otherwise would have been landfill,<br />

buried or burned.<br />

Any plastic that’s already here is here<br />

to stay. May as well make best use of it.<br />

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38 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

SELWYN RURAL LIFE<br />

Advertising Feature<br />

Recycling plastic –<br />

easy-to-use agri-services<br />

• By Isabelle Teresa<br />

<strong>October</strong> 16–22 is Recycling Week,<br />

now in its 10th year. This nationwide<br />

campaign reaches out to all sectors of<br />

New Zealand society and business,<br />

encouraging people to re-look at their<br />

purchasing, waste and recycling practices<br />

and to make improvements wherever<br />

possible.<br />

NZ farmers are lucky to have two<br />

main recycling go-tos, Plasback and<br />

Agrecovery.<br />

Plasback<br />

Buy liners from Plasback, with<br />

different size options for farming and<br />

for lifestyle blocks. Recycle items into<br />

the different liners according to the five<br />

“Streams”, then call Plasback to come and<br />

collect when these are full. Couldn’t be<br />

much easier!<br />

There is a nominal collection charge,<br />

except for ECOLAB blue drums, which<br />

are free.<br />

• Stream 1: Bale Wrap, silage pit covers,<br />

small low density polyethylene (LDPE)<br />

feed bags, shrink wrap and pallet covers.<br />

• Stream 2: Large polypropylene feed<br />

and fertiliser bags – half tonne and large<br />

tonne.<br />

• Stream 3, free collection: High<br />

density polyethylene (HDPE) containers,<br />

including ECOLAB blue drums – any<br />

size from 1–60 L.<br />

• Stream 4: Vineyard nets.<br />

• Stream 5: Polypropylene twines from<br />

farms and orchards.<br />

Plasback also sells Tuffboard and Tuff<br />

Deck products for farming use, from<br />

100% recycled plastic and made in NZ.<br />

Agrecovery<br />

Agrecovery is a not-for-profit<br />

charitable trust set up by the primary<br />

industry to provide a sustainable solution<br />

for agrichemicals and their packaging. Its<br />

key message: “Don’t burn or dump – it’s<br />

free to recycle!”<br />

It specialises in containers of 0–60<br />

litres, drums of 61–1,000 litres, and<br />

free or subsidised disposal of unwanted<br />

agrichemicals.<br />

Over the last couple of years it<br />

has been rolling out a new and wellreceived<br />

scheme – recycling of LDPE<br />

bags (No.4 plastic) and Woven PP bags<br />

(No.5 plastic). LDPE accepted bags<br />

now include BASF, Yara, Valagro, PGG<br />

Wrightson Turf, Nufarm, DeLaval,<br />

Kenso, Grosafe, Agritrade, PGG<br />

Wrightson, Fruitfed Supplies, Country<br />

Mile, NZAgbiz, Farmlands & PGG<br />

Wrightson Seeds.<br />

Agrecovery has multiple collection<br />

sites across <strong>Selwyn</strong> (and nationwide),<br />

plus collection events in areas without<br />

permanent sites. Dropping materials to<br />

their collection site is free – see their<br />

website for latest details of the evergrowing<br />

options. On-property collection<br />

of certain items or quantities of items is<br />

also possible – contact them to discuss.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 39<br />

Advertising Feature<br />

ocal triumph at<br />

ational Alpaca Show<br />

• By Isabelle Teresa<br />

On that intense weather weekend at<br />

the start of <strong>October</strong>, with rain, hail, and<br />

tents aflapping, the National Alpaca<br />

Show went ahead at the Canterbury A&P<br />

Showgrounds – and a local breeder took<br />

out a Supreme Award.<br />

Sherlin Alpacas, run by husband-andwife<br />

team Lindsay and Sheryl Riddle of<br />

West Melton, was thrilled to receive the<br />

Supreme Suri title for their boy “Albion”.<br />

It was fitting reward for their 24 years of<br />

dedication to alpaca breeding, and also<br />

a pleasing circularity – at the very first<br />

National Show in 2004, they also won the<br />

Supreme Award for the other breed of<br />

alpaca in their stables, the Huacaya. Few<br />

NZ breeders have this double achievement.<br />

The dreadlocked Suri are a more<br />

unusual breed. Of the six million alpacas<br />

worldwide, only six percent are Suri.<br />

Lindsay insists that, despite appearances,<br />

they are easy care, with the same day-today<br />

nature and temperament as the sheepfleeced,<br />

more popular Huacaya. “They’re<br />

the same, just a different hair style!” he<br />

jokes.<br />

Sheryl and Lindsay came to the world<br />

of alpacas almost by accident. Having<br />

previously run Jumbo Prints photo centres<br />

in Christchurch, they sold up and brought<br />

land to get away from it all. Then Sheryl<br />

saw some alpacas at an A&P Show, and fell<br />

in love.<br />

This artistic and retail background shines<br />

through in their vision for the farm – they<br />

set out to have both Suri and Huacaya,<br />

in all the available colours. Alpacas have<br />

six main colours, of which there are 240<br />

variants. This attention to detail meant that<br />

at one point they had up to 465 animals,<br />

but this has now quietened down to around<br />

120.<br />

The on-farm shop, selling wools and<br />

products in amazing colour ranges, is<br />

highly popular, as are the farm tours. It’s<br />

not uncommon for them to host six tours<br />

a day, with groups from all around NZ and<br />

also overseas. With the farm’s proximity<br />

to the airport, cabin crews are frequent<br />

visitors.<br />

Impressively, Sheryl and Lindsay run this<br />

entire operation themselves, calling on<br />

their children and grandchildren and on<br />

contractors as needed.<br />

They’ve done things their own way,<br />

and the rewards are paying off. Lindsay<br />

is especially pleased to have won<br />

this Supreme Award from the highly<br />

experienced and internationally renowned<br />

judges presiding at the Show.<br />

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40 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi<br />

by 5pm each Wednesday<br />

Zumba with Justine<br />

Friday 9.15-10.15am<br />

Join Justine for Zumba gold, a<br />

fun, dance-based, low-intensity<br />

exercise class. Ideal for active<br />

older adults; go along and have<br />

fun learning some basic steps to<br />

music. Free to attend, drop-in.<br />

Lincoln Event Centre<br />

Hydro Tone Morning Tea<br />

Friday 11.30am-1.45pm<br />

Join in for morning tea at<br />

11.30am, then enjoy gentle exercises<br />

and stretching in the hydro<br />

tone aqua fitness class at 1pm. A<br />

great way to meet new friends!<br />

Bookings required: selwyn.govt.<br />

nz/swell<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre<br />

SWELL Bingo<br />

Friday 1.30-2.30pm<br />

Try your luck at a bingo afternoon.<br />

Line up all the numbers<br />

on your card to win some great<br />

prizes. Cost $5 per person (payable<br />

by cash/card on the day).<br />

If you would like to make a<br />

booking head to selwyn.govt.nz/<br />

events – otherwise, feel free to<br />

drop-in on the day.<br />

Rolleston Community Centre<br />

Block Printing with Soon-Lee<br />

Saturday 12.30-2.30pm<br />

Join local artist Soon-Lee<br />

Spicer to learn and practice block<br />

printing techniques. Carve a<br />

unique design, roll it with ink<br />

and print it onto a variety of<br />

mediums. <strong>18</strong>+ years. $20 library<br />

members, $40 non-members.<br />

Bookings required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />

Leeston Library<br />

High Tea<br />

Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm<br />

Head along for a high tea<br />

accompanied by music. Enjoy<br />

the company of friends or meet<br />

others in your community in a<br />

relaxed environment. Cost: $10<br />

per person. Bookings required<br />

selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />

Darfield Recreation and Community<br />

Centre<br />

Mature and Motivated Exercise<br />

Class with Lunch<br />

Various times<br />

Join a 45-minute strength<br />

and balance group fitness class,<br />

followed by a delicious catered<br />

lunch. A great way to meet new<br />

people. Free to attend.<br />

Darfield Recreation and Community<br />

Centre, Wednesday,<br />

9.30am – call 027 535 8379 to<br />

book. Lincoln Event Centre,<br />

Wednesday, 10am – call 03 347<br />

Composting Workshop, Saturday 10.30-11.30am, Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens,<br />

James St. This workshop, originally scheduled for 23rd September, will outline the various<br />

options for dealing with garden waste and kitchen waste, using composting and bokashi<br />

methods. We will cover how to construct a compost heap, what materials may (or should<br />

not) be included, and the pros and cons of “hot” and “cool” composting. Bookings not<br />

required, but gold coin donation appreciated.<br />

2983 to book. West Melton Community<br />

and Recreation Centre,<br />

Wednesday, 11am – call 03 347<br />

<strong>18</strong>04 to book. <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports<br />

Centre, Friday 27 <strong>October</strong>, 11am<br />

– call 03 347 2888 to book.<br />

Various locations<br />

Recycling Workshop<br />

Wednesday 1.30-3pm<br />

Go along for an afternoon<br />

workshop on recycling. Get a<br />

better understanding on how to<br />

recycle, how materials are separated<br />

and where it all ends up.<br />

No questions are off limits. Tea<br />

and coffee provided. Free to attend,<br />

bookings required: selwyn.<br />

govt.nz/events<br />

ReDiscover, Pines Resource<br />

Recovery Park<br />

Unlock the power of Social<br />

Media for the Not for Profit<br />

Sector<br />

Wednesday 6.30-8pm<br />

Elevate your social media presence,<br />

learn to craft compelling<br />

stories, create eye-catching visuals<br />

and engage your audience<br />

effectively. This Community<br />

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you to harness the full potential<br />

of social platforms to increase<br />

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awareness, drive donations and<br />

activate volunteers. Learn from<br />

the professionals and drive positive<br />

change for your community.<br />

Free bookings required: selwyn.<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> Women’s Empowerment<br />

Network<br />

Wednesday 9.15-10.30am<br />

Make new connections and<br />

enhance your social circle. Gain<br />

inspiration, support and empowerment<br />

from other women. Free,<br />

bookings required.<br />

Te Ara Ātea<br />

Riverside Market<br />

Victoria Square<br />

Botanic Gardens Picnic<br />

Fat Eddie's<br />

The Arts Centre<br />

A Rolling Stone<br />

King Kapisi with the<br />

Rodger Fox Big Band<br />

Fat Eddie's<br />

Burnside High & Strings<br />

Big Band Boogie Ball<br />

<strong>2023</strong><br />

OCTOBER<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 41<br />

HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />

Is your garden ready for<br />

an El Niño summer?<br />

It’s official – it’s going to be a long hot<br />

summer. That’s what NIWA is saying, and<br />

as the National Institute of Water and<br />

Atmospheric Research, they should know.<br />

For ordinary folk who don’t know<br />

their El Niño from their La Niña, here’s<br />

what it means in a nutshell: in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

we will have drier conditions, stronger<br />

winds, more westerly winds, and dramatic<br />

temperature swings.<br />

All these things could play havoc with<br />

your garden and lawns. At Freeman<br />

Irrigation, we’re encouraging people to get<br />

prepared. Being able to water is essential<br />

– and being able to water smartly is a costeffective<br />

necessity. We can help with both.<br />

If you already have an irrigation system,<br />

we can service it to ensure all is working<br />

as it should, and issue your annual WOF.<br />

If you don’t yet have irrigation, we are<br />

your local experts. And don’t worry about<br />

the project being time-consuming and<br />

messy – we install our systems by mole<br />

ploughing the pipework underground,<br />

minimising damage to your existing<br />

lawns, gardens and landscapes and<br />

creating the no mess solution.<br />

When it comes to managing your<br />

watering, you may not be aware that<br />

there’s been a quiet revolution in<br />

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42 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 43<br />

HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />

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For many homeowners, planning their<br />

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them bring their dreams to fruition.”<br />

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44 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />

Medium Density Housing<br />

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Your District Council’s residential areas have<br />

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based on the needs and character of different<br />

communities.<br />

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All Councils with Tier 1 residential areas were<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 45<br />

Placing sculpture in<br />

your garden – logistics<br />

• By Isabelle Teresa<br />

So you’ve decided to place a sculpture<br />

in your garden. Whether this is a<br />

commissioned/purchased artwork,<br />

your own creation, something salvaged,<br />

something that caught your eye in a<br />

gallery or shop, big or small, static or<br />

kinetic… sculpture can work in any<br />

size garden. Here are some logistics to<br />

consider.<br />

Transport and installation<br />

Sculptures range from small items you<br />

can carry in and silicone down to prevent<br />

a casual thief, to requiring a hiab truck<br />

and a traffic management plan!<br />

If your piece is large and/or heavy, how<br />

is the access to your chosen spot? Can<br />

the necessary type of vehicle reach the<br />

location? Or can the work be managed on<br />

a sack barrow?<br />

What type of ground is the work going<br />

on… earth? Sand? Paved terrace? If dirt,<br />

is it soft? Do you need a concrete slab to<br />

keep it level? Or due to weight or height,<br />

do you need a concrete footer dug into the<br />

ground to anchor it?<br />

Environmental factors<br />

Part of the beauty of outdoor sculpture<br />

is that the environment affects it – the<br />

artwork isn’t static. Sun, wind, the way<br />

the rain drips from it, cobwebs, moss and<br />

lichen – all these natural aspects interact<br />

with the piece.<br />

Metals will develop a patina – the<br />

surface will appear to change colour<br />

over time, from oxidisation. If you’re in a<br />

high salt spray zone, the finish on corten<br />

steel will change, steel may rust and<br />

bronzes will change colour, sometimes<br />

dramatically. You may choose to stabilise<br />

the patina by waxing it twice a year.<br />

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GARDENING<br />

Discover<br />

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cabbage” refers to its musty smell;<br />

the plant uses its smell to attract<br />

pollinators such as flies and<br />

beetles.<br />

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forms a basal rosette of large<br />

glossy leaves growing up to 1.5m<br />

in length. The spadix, which is<br />

covered in small greenish-yellow<br />

flowers in the right conditions,<br />

can also reach over 1m in height<br />

and is surrounded by a bright<br />

vibrant yellow spathe.<br />

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years to seed. You can propagate<br />

by division or from its berry-like<br />

fruit, however these will require<br />

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conditions so once sown, the seed<br />

thinks it is spring. Alternatively,<br />

if left alone, this slow-spreading<br />

plant propagates itself by fallen<br />

seed from the wilting spadix.<br />

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Seeds sown this month pop up<br />

quickly and there are usually few<br />

checks to growth during the early<br />

summer months.<br />

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as soon as the soil is fit to work<br />

after rain but in dry weather,<br />

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before sowing.<br />

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Vegetables<br />

To obtain successive crops<br />

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variety and a main crop now.<br />

Novella will produce plump pods<br />

in nine to 11 weeks from sowing.<br />

Greenfeast takes 11 to 13 weeks<br />

so, by sowing them at the same<br />

time, the later crop is ready as<br />

the first tails off.<br />

Peas require only a little lime<br />

and grow best where the summer<br />

is not too hot or dry. Keep the<br />

soil moist by working in plenty of<br />

compost or well-rotted manure.<br />

To offset dry, light soil, sow peas<br />

in trenches of compost with a<br />

layer of absorbent material, such<br />

as peat or sphagnum moss, in the<br />

bottom to hold moisture. Cover<br />

the compost with a thin (5cm)<br />

layer of ordinary soil and keep<br />

the top of the trench 2cm to 5cm<br />

below the surrounding ground.<br />

Asparagus may still be planted.<br />

Two- or three-year-old crowns,<br />

looking rather like small octopuses,<br />

can be bought from<br />

garden centres and give faster<br />

results than growing from seed.<br />

The most important factor in<br />

succeeding with this hardy<br />

perennial vegetable is well-prepared<br />

ground, rich in compost<br />

and ideally with seaweed worked<br />

into it. Allow 40cm between each<br />

plant, place in position 10cm<br />

below the ground, spreading the<br />

roots as widely as possible, then<br />

cover with fine soil. Avoid the<br />

temptation to harvest in the first<br />

year and the reward will be better<br />

crops in the future.<br />

Flowers<br />

Narcissi and other bulbous<br />

plants that have finished flowering<br />

must be left for another<br />

couple of months until their<br />

leaves die away. Until that happens,<br />

leaves are creating food for<br />

the bulbs. If bulbs have to be removed<br />

after flowering but before<br />

the leaves have died down, lift<br />

carefully with the leaves intact.<br />

Lay bulbs in shallow trenches,<br />

cover with soil and lift again<br />

when the foliage has died away.<br />

A widespread curse is the<br />

narcissus fly, which looks like a<br />

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the foliage. The grub hatches and<br />

burrows into the bulb, where it<br />

grows to resemble a large maggot,<br />

turning the centre of the<br />

bulb into brown sludge. Covering<br />

the bulbs after flowering with<br />

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will keep out the flies but is not<br />

a good look. Growing narcissi<br />

in pots, then covering with pea<br />

straw after flowering and putting<br />

the pots out of sight under cover<br />

can be a better option.<br />

Some gardeners say a puff of<br />

household fly spray in the centre<br />

of the bulb helps deter the flies,<br />

while an old English technique<br />

is to place a mothball on top of<br />

each bulb when planting new<br />

bulbs, as the camphor smell<br />

repels the grubs.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 49<br />

ZR-V a premium passenger experience<br />

Motoring with Bob Nettleton<br />

HONDA IS looking to take the<br />

sales fight to its many mid-sized<br />

urban SUV rivals with its new<br />

ZR-V, one of the most complete<br />

all round models we’ve seen from<br />

the company in ages in this part<br />

of the world.<br />

In essence, it’s an SUV spin-off<br />

of the thoroughly competent<br />

Honda Civic. With that quality<br />

DNA underpinning it, the ZR-V<br />

is much more capable than your<br />

typical urban SUV. It replaces<br />

the popular HRV that ended its<br />

successful run on our market <strong>18</strong><br />

months ago. With no suitable<br />

replacement available out of<br />

Japan until 2025, Honda here<br />

decided to whistle up the ZR-V<br />

as an interim replacement. It<br />

is sold in North America, as a<br />

larger version of the HRV and<br />

does exceptionally well in one<br />

of the world’s toughest new car<br />

markets.<br />

For Honda, the ZR-V delivers<br />

the company’s next-level hybrid<br />

electrification technology. The<br />

ZR-V Sport uses a new 2.0L<br />

e:HEV direct injection petrol<br />

engine with two electric motors<br />

for a collective power output of<br />

135kW and 315Nm of torque. If<br />

that doesn’t peak your interest,<br />

there’s the option of a 1.5L direct<br />

injection turbo that has been a<br />

staple of the Honda range for<br />

eight years.<br />

The hybrid powertrain is<br />

exclusive to the flagship $55,000<br />

ZR-V Sport but not the with<br />

$47,000 turbo provided for this<br />

road test. It’s the same price<br />

as the Civic sedan but more<br />

appealing being larger, offering<br />

on-trend SUV styling, and a<br />

whole lot more versatility and<br />

practicality. Changes to the<br />

government clean car fee scheme<br />

from July 1 mean many Hybrids<br />

including the ZR-V no longer<br />

qualify for a rebate now tougher<br />

emission thresholds are in place.<br />

The turbo being reviewed here<br />

gets clubbed with a $2,415 fee,<br />

bringing it closer in price to the<br />

more fuel efficient and refined<br />

hybrid ZR-V Sport.<br />

Honda claims this newest<br />

addition to their stable is smoothriding<br />

and comfortable, has a<br />

well designed interior, clean<br />

modern styling, and leading<br />

edge connectivity. While hardly<br />

an unbiased assessment of the<br />

ZR-V’s abilities, it defies the<br />

pundits, and delivers in real<br />

world driving on many of these<br />

claims, although some more<br />

emphatically than others.<br />

Size wise the ZR-V is smaller<br />

than the soon to be replaced<br />

CRV and probably closer in size<br />

to the Mazda CX5. It’s a nicely<br />

proportioned SUV with clean,<br />

modern, yet distinctive lines and<br />

visually sufficiently different to<br />

stand out from a rapidly growing<br />

pack of competitors. LED<br />

lighting is used extensively for<br />

the exterior, along with daytime<br />

running lights, parking lights<br />

and fog lamps.<br />

Punting the test vehicle along<br />

with plenty of intent is an<br />

upgraded version of Honda’s<br />

stalwart 1.5 turbo engine. It is<br />

good for 131kW of power and<br />

240Nm of torque – both decent<br />

enough numbers for an engine<br />

of this size. Torque comes into<br />

play from just 1700rpm, although<br />

it’s more about work than play as<br />

it unearths plenty of low-speed<br />

pulling power.<br />

In real world driving the motor<br />

is flexible with good throttle<br />

response. It’s quieter in the<br />

higher rev range, to the point<br />

where you aren’t looking to turn<br />

up the sound system to counter<br />

engine noise. A much-improved<br />

Constant Variable Transmission<br />

(CVT) is shared with the Honda<br />

Civic and features Normal<br />

and Eco driving modes and a<br />

user-selectable Sport mode. It’s<br />

a transmission that rarely puts<br />

a foot wrong and feels a good<br />

match to this feisty compact<br />

turbo engine.<br />

A generously proportioned<br />

cabin and equally commodious<br />

rear a cargo hatch is among the<br />

best in the compact urban SUV<br />

class. A 60-40 split rear seat<br />

quickly folds down for more<br />

load space. Quality is one of<br />

the lasting impressions of the<br />

passenger compartment, and you<br />

can only admire the methodical<br />

way Honda have gone about<br />

achieving this. Much of this is<br />

down to the generous use of<br />

quality materials throughout the<br />

cabin, especially on touch points.<br />

Plenty of effort has also gone<br />

into providing a premium look<br />

and feel to the switchgear and<br />

controls.<br />

ZR-V Sport and Turbo are<br />

the first models to feature new<br />

Honda Connect emergency<br />

services. This alerts these services<br />

if it detects the vehicle’s airbags<br />

have been activated. A 7-inch<br />

color LCD driver’s display offers<br />

a vast range of user information.<br />

It shows the status of various<br />

Honda Sensing safety and<br />

driver-assist systems, including<br />

brake lights, headlights and turn<br />

signals that switch on and off<br />

with those functions. In addition<br />

to large, easy-to-recognize icons<br />

and a simplified navigation<br />

structure with fewer embedded<br />

menus, the touchscreen features<br />

a proper volume knob and hard<br />

buttons for Home and Back<br />

functions.<br />

An excellent new singlecamera<br />

system offers better<br />

visibility. Combined with<br />

software advances and a new,<br />

more powerful processor, the<br />

system is capable of more quickly<br />

and accurately spotting hazards,<br />

along with road lines and<br />

signs. Honda Sensing also adds<br />

Traffic Jam Assist, and the new<br />

camera-based system improves<br />

Rating out of 10:<br />

Performance 7;<br />

Handling 7; Build Quality<br />

7; Comfort 6; Passenger<br />

and Load Space 8; Fuel<br />

Average Consumption<br />

6.9L /100km, Value<br />

for Money 6; Five Star<br />

ANCAP crash rating;<br />

Clean Car Fee $2415<br />

Overall points out of<br />

10: 7<br />

on existing functionality. It also<br />

offers a more natural steering<br />

action when using the Lane<br />

Keeping Assist System.<br />

Well-sorted suspension and<br />

steering are the cornerstones<br />

of an agile and nicely balanced<br />

urban SUV, that is right at<br />

ease with taking charge on our<br />

roads and often-tricky weather<br />

and driving conditions. The<br />

suspension reacts decisively<br />

and is a calming influence in<br />

steadying the car in response to<br />

sudden and unexpected changes<br />

in the road surface.<br />

In around-town driving the<br />

ride may be a bit firm for some.<br />

I didn’t mind it at all and liked<br />

the way it gives the test vehicle<br />

a sportier character than most<br />

of its Japanese and Korean<br />

competitor. However, it’s still<br />

shaded by the more accomplished<br />

European offerings in this<br />

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52 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 53<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 57<br />

Spring sale<br />

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58 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

At least 20%<br />

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 59<br />

Saturday 21st <strong>October</strong> to<br />

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60 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

You can’t miss us!<br />

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A MOTORIST a legedly more<br />

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Police say the 25-year-old<br />

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LUCKY: The scene of the rescue on Sunday night, where emergency personnel encountered rapidly rising waters as<br />

they tried to rescue a man trapped in a tree in a swo len river near Darfield. Inset: Farmer Rod May i luminated the<br />

scene with his tractor.<br />

Steam trains<br />

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A MOTORIST a legedly more<br />

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Ro leston police station.<br />

Police say the 25-year-old<br />

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Senior Sergeant<br />

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said the driver<br />

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which wasn’t a good look<br />

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we l,” he said.<br />

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NINE-YEAR-OLD Andee Chynoweth of Southbridge<br />

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THE OWNER of the<br />

Prebbleton Dairy targeted<br />

four times by youth believes a<br />

family group conference was a<br />

waste of time.<br />

The meeting involved one<br />

of the teens, a 13-year-old,<br />

his family, Oranga Tamariki,<br />

police and four other victims,<br />

including another dairy<br />

owner.<br />

Facilitated by Oranga<br />

Tamariki, youth justice family<br />

group conferences are<br />

intended to help youth take<br />

responsibility and leave them<br />

with a plan for the future.<br />

While the victims could<br />

speak a the meeting, Sangeet<br />

Mehta said the decision had<br />

already been made as to what<br />

would happen with the youth.<br />

The victim’s views did not<br />

make a difference.<br />

• Turn to page 6<br />

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 Passionate about our place<br />

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Money<br />

taken<br />

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• By Ba ry Clarke<br />

A BAR patron who won $1200<br />

on the pokies may have been<br />

targeted by thieves moments after<br />

she co lected the money.<br />

A group of men who were in<br />

the bar a the same time are the<br />

focus of police inquiries. It is<br />

believed they watched her being<br />

paid, and then quickly swooped.<br />

The incident happened at The<br />

Famous Grouse Hotel in Lincoln<br />

two weeks ago.<br />

After she was paid out a the<br />

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si ting nearby went over and<br />

congratulated her. While she was<br />

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realised it was gone after she left<br />

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Police have taken CCTV<br />

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Police say they may have<br />

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Urszula Bedggood<br />

Mobile: 027 338 7889<br />

urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Haley Smith<br />

Mobile: 027 341 3846<br />

haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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Deadline sale: Tuesday 6th December<br />

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harcourts.co.nz/ RL2742<br />

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URSZULA BEDGGOOD<br />

AND TEAM<br />

Urszula Bedggood | 027 338 7889<br />

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Caine Hopcroft<br />

Contact:<br />

Mobile: 027 330 1002<br />

Phone:03 347 1411<br />

Email: caine.hopcroft@harcourts.co.nz<br />

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

Although the market may appear cha lenging, our sales numbers don’t<br />

reflect it! After having a very successful Winter & Spring, I’m on the<br />

lookout for more homeowners who want a consistent/reliable agent<br />

with the right experience to get them SOLD!<br />

Ca l Caine any time for a no obligation chat about your next move!<br />

Haley Smith | 027 341 3846<br />

haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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4 2 2 1 2<br />

Built by the reputable Orange Homes in 2022, this cleverly<br />

designed and we l-appointed family home should meet the<br />

requirement of many with a floor area of approx 231m². Sited<br />

up a private shared drive and with living spaces north west<br />

facing sited off the road, this home offers a sense of privacy<br />

for outdoor entertaining, while being located close to local<br />

walkways and amenities.<br />

Immaculately presented with low maintenance yet attractive<br />

landscaping, this is a good size family home neatly devised<br />

with the separation of the master wing from the family<br />

bedrooms. The spacious master offers a walk-in robe and<br />

quality tiled ensuite bathroom plus benefits of outdoor<br />

access. The remaining three double bedrooms are connected<br />

by the ha lway and serviced by a beautiful tiled bathroom with<br />

separate toilet.<br />

Basking in natural sunlight is the spacious open plan kitchen/<br />

dining/living area, fi led with natural light from the perfect<br />

window placement and the skylight above the kitchen island.<br />

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transition for indoor/outdoor entertaining options. Attention<br />

to a quality build is evident throughout, and showcased in the<br />

kitchen with a granite bench top, walk in pantry and Bosch<br />

appliances. Storage options have been we l thought out and<br />

the home benefits from an internal access oversized double<br />

car garage that has a bespoke laundry area.<br />

8 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln<br />

Lincoln is a desirable town within the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District, and this<br />

property within the Te Whariki subdivision is within an easy<br />

stro l of the playground, nature reserve/wetlands and close to<br />

shops and amenities.<br />

Our owners have loved their home but changing circumstances<br />

for them, now represent an opportunity for the next buyer<br />

wanting a we l appointed, sun drenched family home.<br />

Price: By Negotiation<br />

View online harcourts.net/RL2817<br />

Katie Harrison<br />

Contact:<br />

03 347 4711 | Mob: 021 135 0887<br />

Email: katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz<br />

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

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03 347 4711 | 021 135 0887<br />

katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz<br />

Viewing: Sat & Sun 12.00-12.30pm or by appointment<br />

Lifestyle Sales Consultant<br />

in Canterbury 2021/2022<br />

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HARRISON<br />

First in, first home<br />

In a highly desirable and practical location, this beautifully<br />

presented, low-maintenance 150sqm (more or less) home<br />

will attract interest from a range of buyers including<br />

families, professionals, investors and those searching for<br />

an easy-care home nearby to township amenities.<br />

The clever layout and carefully designed features are<br />

complemented by three double bedrooms (master with<br />

walk-in robe), a family bathroom, a separate toilet, and<br />

the added convenience of a separate laundry. The wellappointed,<br />

open-plan kitchen has been thoughtfully<br />

configured and features a lovely bay window, flowing<br />

seamlessly to the open-plan dining/living area with a<br />

sunny, north-facing aspect.<br />

The neutral colour scheme lends a warm, inviting<br />

ambience and acts as a blank canvas for the new owner<br />

to easily express their own personality. A sliding door off<br />

the dining area provides good indoor/outdoor flow while<br />

a log burner, heat pump and internal access double garage<br />

complete the interior layout.<br />

The easy-care 800sqm (more or less) fully-fenced section<br />

has off-street parking for a boat or caravan, established<br />

landscaping, a private backyard with raised vegetable beds<br />

and two garden sheds while a north-facing deck/BBQ area<br />

is the perfect spot to entertain or relax. There is a primary<br />

school and secondary school only a very short walk away,<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />

Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />

making this property an ideal place to raise a family.<br />

This contemporary, well-maintained property represents<br />

a wonderful opportunity to establish yourself in a quality<br />

location. Call us today to learn more.<br />

Price: Offers/Enquiries Over $650,000<br />

www.bayleys.co.nz/5520972<br />

Jo McIntosh<br />

Mobile: 027 384 4279<br />

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Karen Beatty<br />

Mobile: 021 985 592<br />

karen.beatty@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Make this Home Your Sanctuary!<br />

Introducing a stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home<br />

that seamlessly blends modern design with a touch of<br />

architectural elegance. Designed to maximize natura light,<br />

this home is bathed in sunlight, creating an airy and bright<br />

atmosphere that uplifts your mood and showcases the<br />

beauty of the space.<br />

Prepare to be amazed by the soaring high ceilings that create<br />

a sense of spaciousness and elegance, an inviting log fire,<br />

providing both warmth and an a luring focal point that adds a<br />

touch of coziness and charm. Adjacent to the living area is the<br />

dining area seamlessly transitioning into the we l-appointed<br />

kitchen, boasting ample storage and abundant bench space.<br />

This culinary haven not only a lows for easy meal preparation<br />

but also encourages social interaction and entertaining. An<br />

added bonus to your living space is a stylish and practical<br />

study nook, offering a dedicated space for work or study<br />

without compromising on the open flow of the room.<br />

Step outside onto the sun-drenched outdoor patio, where<br />

you can relax, entertain guests, or simply soak up the sun.<br />

This private oasis provides the perfect setting for outdoor<br />

gatherings or those evening barbecues<br />

For your vehicles, this property offers a single garage and<br />

carport and with a separate laundry area, household chores<br />

become a breeze, keeping your living spaces neat and<br />

organized. This functional feature adds convenience and<br />

practicality to your daily routine.<br />

33 Birchs Road, Prebbleton<br />

34 McLaughlins Road, Darfield Viewing: Phone for viewing times<br />

JO McINTOSH AND TEAM<br />

LEADING LOCAL REAL ESTATE<br />

Jo McIntosh and team are built on the foundation of honesty, trust, and integrity, ensuring<br />

that our clients receive transparent and reliable service throughout their property transactions.<br />

Jo McIntosh | 027 384 4279 Adrienne Goodeve | 021 977 877 Karen Beatty | 021 985 592<br />

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Enjoy the vi lage feel of Prebbleton and discover the<br />

array of dining options and amenities in Prebbleton<br />

Vi lage, conveniently replenish your supplies at Fresh<br />

Choice Supermarket. An easy walk through to the<br />

Prebbleton domain or enjoy the freedom of public<br />

transport close by. Relish the advantages of residing<br />

within the sought-after school zones of Prebbleton<br />

Primary School and Lincoln High School.<br />

Deadline Sale - All offers to be considered<br />

on or before 6pm Tuesday 11th July <strong>2023</strong><br />

- unless sold prior<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz<br />

Listing ID: PRB30043<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Ro leston<br />

Kate Cameron<br />

Contact:<br />

Mobile: 027 688 8057<br />

Open Homes: Thursday 5.30 - 6.00pm and Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm<br />

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Tranquil retreat with Tuscan charm<br />

4 2 3 2<br />

Architecturally-designed with a welcoming Tuscan<br />

influence and panoramic views, this impressive twostorey<br />

property offers a tranquil retreat while still being<br />

nearby to arterial routes for the city and mountains. You<br />

will be greeted by a beautifully tiled formal entranceway<br />

and hall, exuding elegance. The large open-plan kitchen<br />

is a central hub with a breakfast bar and walk-in pantry.<br />

Open plan dining/family area with log fire and easy flow<br />

to a sunny tiled, conservatory with access to a covered<br />

patio. Separate, spacious formal lounge with a large log<br />

fire. As you explore further, the exposed beams, wrought<br />

iron balustrade and skylights add a touch of rustic charm.<br />

With four double bedrooms, there is a guest bedroom<br />

with bathroom and separate toilet downstairs while<br />

upstairs, the master bedroom (ensuite/walk-in robe)<br />

captures the sun on its own balcony. There is a third<br />

double bedroom, family bathroom and library/office<br />

with space for a double bed. Double glazing, two study<br />

nooks (one upstairs, one downstairs), an internal access<br />

double garage, large laundry with adjoining mudroom<br />

and woodshed complete the interior layout. Outbuildings<br />

include a three-bay barn and fully lock up 15x11m shed<br />

with 3-phase power. Attached to the shed is a building<br />

with staff facilities. Set on 9.4070 hectares (more or less)<br />

with a sand dressage arena, four fully-fenced paddocks<br />

with stock water stockyards, established fruit trees and<br />

591 Ridgens Road, Charing Cross<br />

shelter belts, woodland walkway and potager vegetable<br />

garden. This one-of-a-kind property blends charm with<br />

modern amenities. Only 30-minutes from Christchurch and<br />

10-minutes from Darfield.<br />

Deadline Sale: (Unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Wednesday, <strong>18</strong> <strong>October</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

www.bayleys.co.nz/5522113<br />

Adrienne Goodeve<br />

Mobile: 021 977 877<br />

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Jo McIntosh<br />

Mobile: 027 384 4279<br />

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

JO McINTOSH AND TEAM<br />

LEADING LOCAL REAL ESTATE<br />

Jo McIntosh and team are built on the foundation of honesty, trust, and integrity, ensuring<br />

that our clients receive transparent and reliable service throughout their property transactions.<br />

Jo McIntosh | 027 384 4279<br />

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Adrienne Goodeve | 021 977 877<br />

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Karen Beatty | 021 985 592<br />

karen.beatty@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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

No. 4<br />

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Darfield Stage 7 Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road<br />

New release Stage 7<br />

A choice of ten prime sections fully fenced to their title, ranging from 650sqm to 665sqm, all with north west views<br />

to the Torlesse Range and beyond.<br />

Located within a quality subdivision of Torlesse Estate, just a short distance to the Darfield village and all its<br />

amenities, as well as the local Primary School, Darfield High School and pre-schools.<br />

These sections all have mains sewer connections, town water supply, power and fibre to the boundary.<br />

650 sqm<br />

Asking Price $250,000<br />

View by appointment<br />

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5521624<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Leeston 560 Hanmer Road<br />

Land, location and lifestyle<br />

‘Heartfield’ is an immaculately presented, fully irrigated landholding offering purchasing options to provide for<br />

many needs. The property as a whole of 128.5 hectares or 49.5 hectares in two titles with a house, woolshed, and<br />

sheds, irrigated via Ocmis gun and 79 hectares in three titles fully irrigated with Roto Rainer, sheep yards, and hay<br />

barn. Whether it be as one, or separately, both blocks are exceptionally well presented with a very high standard of<br />

fencing, all-weather tree-lined laneways, ‘A’ Grade Audit Report, sheep yards, raised board woolshed, and a full<br />

complement of supporting farm buildings. Complementing all the numerous farming attributes is a very wellmaintained<br />

family home set amongst established gardens, with numerous specimen and exotic trees. The home is a<br />

representation of the rest of the property, being immaculate throughout. Viewing is essential.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5521726<br />

128.5 ha<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

12pm, Tue 21 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Ben Turner 027 530 1400<br />

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Evan Marshall 027 221 0910<br />

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NEW LISTING<br />

Irwell <strong>Selwyn</strong> Lake Road<br />

Exceptional bare land holding<br />

Currently operating as a cropping, lamb fattening and specialist seed property it has been very easy to run in<br />

conjunction with another block or operate as a standalone property with numerous building sites providing<br />

stunning views to the North and across to Banks Peninsula. Irrigation is via a lateral for the bulk of the property with<br />

six gun runs to complete the approximately 104 hectares under irrigation. Water is provided from two wells, one at a<br />

rate not exceeding 38ltr/sec. In two titles with a yard area at each end of the property, ensures the future owners<br />

options for both agriculture, horticulture, vegetables and lifestyle all driven off a fantastic location close to amenities<br />

and an easy commute to Christchurch, backed up by fertile soils and excellent water.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5522250<br />

106.5029 ha<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

9am, Thu 9 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View by appointment<br />

Ben Turner 027 530 1400<br />

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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

Le Bons Bay 689 Le Bons Bay Road<br />

Banks Peninsula favoured northern bays<br />

Positioned at the heart of the farm, the modern four-bedroom homestead opens onto spacious covered decking on<br />

three sides, providing a seamless connection to the great outdoors and views of the sea vistas beyond.<br />

Farm infrastructure includes two sets of cattle yards, two sets of sheep yards, and three stand woolshed plus<br />

assorted sheds. The farm is well watered from abundant creeks and springs plus reticulation to some paddocks.<br />

This picturesque property offers a well-balanced mixture of flat, rolling, and steeper hill terrain, conveniently located<br />

just 25 minutes from Akaroa.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5521290<br />

642.1593 ha<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

12pm, Wed 8 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

View by appointment<br />

Evan Marshall 027 221 0910<br />

evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Peter Foley 021 754 737<br />

peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Leeston 12 Cassini Place<br />

Contemporary comfort and calm<br />

Nestled at the foot of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the Monticello subdivision is this refined three-bedroom residence<br />

presenting contemporary comfort and relaxed sophistication. Spanning 160sqm (approx.) the layout exemplifies<br />

modern design, marked by its attractive decor, full insulation, double glazing, and the inclusion of a heat pump. A<br />

thoughtfully arranged and cohesive living zone is anchored by the modern kitchen armed with a breakfast bar,<br />

which naturally extends to the dining area and eases through to the lounge. Bi-fold doors provide a sweeping and<br />

seamless entrance to the covered entertainer's patio and easy care 738sqm (approx.) grounds featuring a large<br />

lawn and perimeter greenery. A fence surrounding the garden provides privacy, containment for animals and a safe<br />

place for children to play<br />

3 1 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Tue 31 Oct <strong>2023</strong><br />

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5522210<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Leeston 284 Boundary Creek Road<br />

Land and lifestyle options<br />

Covering a 26.95-hectare site in Brookside, located between Leeston and Dunsandel, this property is divided into<br />

approximately <strong>18</strong> paddocks with reticulated water. The land effortlessly lends itself to stock fattening. Exceptionally<br />

well-sheltered, there are two entranceways off Boundary Creek Road and a host of on-site amenities including<br />

stock yards, well and various outbuildings. There are two three-bay sheds and a larger four-bay shed with power.<br />

The Irwell River traces part of its boundary, providing the ideal wetland environment for the enthusiastic duck<br />

shooter. Also nestled on the property is a quirky, insulated dwelling, a sleepout and a vintage railway carriage.<br />

Located a short 10-minute drive from Dunsandel, 15 minutes from Leeston, and roughly 20 minutes from bustling<br />

Rolleston. Contact us today for more information.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5522176<br />

26.95 ha 1 1<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Tue 7 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

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

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Leeston 5 Pultney Street<br />

Quarter acre calling<br />

Self sufficient grounds, established gardens and ample outbuildings are appealing aspects of this quarter acre<br />

property offering significant potential in central Leeston. A picture of practicality, the 1930s weatherboard design is<br />

enveloped in Bricklite, while inside, more traditional finishes provide a solid foundation for modernisation. The single<br />

level layout is conventional, offering three bedrooms, a bathroom, an interconnecting kitchen and lounge as well as<br />

a conservatory. A pellet fire and heat transfer create warmth during the cooler months, while outside, decking<br />

unfolds to the patio, presenting functional spaces for alfresco dining and unwinding.<br />

3 1 1 2<br />

For Sale offers invited over $530,000<br />

John Bailey 027 893 0234<br />

john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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

bayleys.co.nz/5522127<br />

Leeston 45 Manse Road<br />

Unmatched garaging options and space<br />

Nestled within Leeston's tranquil rural landscape, this exceptional home offers an abundance of possibilities and<br />

coveted features. The property boasts an impressive array of garaging options, including a double internal garage<br />

and a separate rear garage with workshop space. Combine this with ample off-street parking, and the potential here<br />

is truly limitless. Stepping inside the main residence, you'll find a spacious haven of comfort and style that spans a<br />

generous 251sqm (approx.). Designed with families in mind, it offers roomy bedrooms, ensuring personal space for<br />

everyone. Two distinct living areas cater to various activities, while the entertainer's kitchen serves as the heart of<br />

the home, seamlessly connecting to outdoor living spaces. Outside, the property provides ample room for<br />

gardening, recreation and entertainment.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5522122<br />

4 3 2 4<br />

Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 2 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View Sun 2-2.30pm<br />

Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889<br />

urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Haley Smith 027 341 3846<br />

haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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

bayleys.co.nz


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Lincoln 80 Carters Road<br />

Exceptional lifestyle awaits<br />

Introducing a rare and unique opportunity a few minutes drive from the amenities of Lincoln and Tai Tapu, where<br />

the quintessential Kiwi lifestyle meets modern comfort. The well-appointed 258sqm executive family home<br />

features open-plan living and a separate lounge, and is replete with additional thoughtful features to maximise daily<br />

living. Stay comfortable year-round with a wet-back log burner, heat pump, heat transfer system. This immaculate<br />

property spans across a generous 5,496 square meters and the sprawling Kwila decks with an expansive lawn,<br />

vegetable garden and glass house, a chicken coop, small sheep yards, and various sheds, including a large "man<br />

shed" offer an idyllic space for all your endeavours. Embrace the tranquillity of country living, with captivating views<br />

of the Port Hills.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5522144<br />

5,496 sqm 4 2<br />

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Thu 2 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View by appointment<br />

Peter Foley 021 754 737<br />

peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Caleb Tod 027 450 1008<br />

caleb.tod@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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

NEW LISTING<br />

Prebbleton 540 Hamptons Road<br />

2-hectare gem - ready and waiting<br />

Nestled within the scenic embrace of a sprawling 2-hectare lifestyle section, just a short drive away from both<br />

Prebbleton and Rolleston, this stunning property is the epitome of comfort and style.<br />

Four spacious double bedrooms, including a master suite adorned with a walk-in robe and a luxurious ensuite,<br />

provide the perfect sanctuary. With not one, not two, but three inviting living areas and a dedicated study, this home<br />

offers spaces for relaxation, work and entertainment.<br />

The heart of the home lies in its open-plan kitchen and living area, where culinary artistry meets cosy evenings with<br />

family and friends. Every detail of this space has been meticulously crafted to inspire and delight.<br />

4 3 2 2<br />

For Sale offers invited over $1,395,000<br />

View by appointment<br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

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

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5522242<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Rolleston 159 Shillingford Boulevard<br />

Shillingford stunner<br />

Sitting proudly at the entrance to the Silverstone subdivision, the striking brick and tulipwood exterior gives a hint of<br />

the quality to expect inside. The expansive open-plan living area is bathed in an abundance of natural light and<br />

provides an immediate sense of grandeur and spaciousness. Sleek white engineered stone benchtops, feature LED<br />

lighting and dark cabinetry all combine to create an air of sophistication in the kitchen, with the walk-in pantry and<br />

plumbed fridge space providing functionality and practicality. A large separate lounge allows an additional space to<br />

relax and unwind, and the master bedroom appreciates a walk-through wardrobe and ensuite with a luxurious tiled<br />

shower. With further desirable features including a carpeted double garage and three heat pumps for year-round<br />

comfort, this home is sure to impress.<br />

3 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Wed <strong>18</strong> Oct <strong>2023</strong><br />

View 1-1.30pm Sat 21 Oct or by appointment<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3<strong>18</strong>6<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5522138<br />

Rolleston 560 East Maddisons Road<br />

Breathtakingly beautiful<br />

Step inside and be captivated by the attention to detail that defines this expansive residence, totalling 284sqm<br />

(including covered outdoor area). High stud ceilings and rain-sensing skylights flood the interior with natural light.<br />

Designed with entertaining in mind, the kitchen is complete with stone benchtops, quality appliances and a scullery,<br />

which leads effortlessly to the stunning covered alfresco area. A sense of luxury and grandeur extends throughout,<br />

with the master suite appreciating an impressive walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite with a large tiled shower.<br />

Three additional double bedrooms have easy access to the family bathroom which also offers a freestanding bath<br />

and a tiled shower. A separate laundry, carpeted double garage with attic storage, pop-up irrigation and a cloak<br />

room that could also be used as a home office, are just some of the further features this executive home offers.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5522071<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Auction (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Thu 9 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View 5.30-6pm Wed <strong>18</strong> Oct & 2-2.30pm Sat 21 Oct<br />

or by appointment<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3<strong>18</strong>6<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Rolleston 75 Paige Place<br />

467sqm of pure craftmanship on four hectares<br />

Discover the epitome of modern living at 75 Paige Place, a stunning residence that is meticulously crafted with<br />

outstanding build quality and exceptional design. With a sprawling 467sqm of living space, this remarkable fivebedroom<br />

home is the perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Luxury is in every detail, with not one, but two<br />

lavish ensuites plus a Jack and Jill bathroom that serves the bedrooms, providing unparalleled comfort and privacy.<br />

The spacious layout includes two inviting living areas, allowing you to customize your home to suit your lifestyle.<br />

Whether it's cozy family nights or elegant entertaining, you have the perfect space for every occasion. The home<br />

design provides exceptional indoor/outdoor flow onto the park-like setting and lawns that would make any<br />

greenkeeper proud.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552<strong>18</strong>62<br />

5 3 4<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Thu 9 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

Shop 12, 92 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

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

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409<br />

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

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

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

West Melton 478 Newtons Road<br />

A rewarding lifestyle<br />

Framed by mature shelter belts, this 4.14-hectare lifestyle is on the fringe of West Melton. The productive quarters<br />

encompass three blocks of hazelnut trees and two blocks of olive trees while the remaining paddocks, with cattle<br />

yards, are utilised for beef fattening. The property’s features include an irrigation consent, own bore, native<br />

plantings, workshop/storage shed and a three-bay barn. The immaculately presented home's pavilion design<br />

includes large-scale living and an office. Free-flowing access to the decks and paved patio promises effortless<br />

summertime entertaining. The well-maintained grounds offer vegetable beds, fruit orchard, fully netted berry<br />

garden and kitchen potager. This spectacular property is only 20 minutes from inner Christchurch city.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552<strong>18</strong>30<br />

3 3 2 3<br />

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Thu 2 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View 12-12.30pm Wed <strong>18</strong> Oct<br />

& 2.15-2.45pm Mon 23 Oct<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

West Melton 6/414 Curraghs Road<br />

Exquisite lifestyle living at 6/414 Curraghs Road<br />

Welcome to a truly exceptional residence, where award-winning design meets luxurious comfort and bespoke<br />

design. Nestled on a manicured 4 hectare lifestyle block, this remarkable property offers unparalleled privacy,<br />

tranquillity, and style. With meticulous attention to detail evident in every corner, this home is a testament to<br />

superior craftsmanship and modern elegance. The visual impact as you drive in is not for the faint-hearted. The<br />

blend of natural colours of the buildings fit perfectly amongst the large landscaped easy care NZ native garden<br />

interspersed with Hapuku River boulders. The separate pod design of this four-bedroom, three-living area home<br />

offers versatility and ample space for families of all sizes. The large master bedroom with substantial walk-in robe<br />

and ensuite is located in its own separate pod, allowing the ultimate in peace and privacy.<br />

4 3 3 9<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Wed 15 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

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

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5522226<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

West Melton 90 Rossington Drive<br />

Exquisite elegance with triple car garaging<br />

Upon entering, you are greeted by a sleek, white gallery kitchen which, with its expansive breakfast bar,<br />

complemented by a well-appointed butler's pantry with sink, is as functional as it is beautiful. The main living area<br />

features a designated dining area and an inviting, casual living space with full-length windows. For those seeking a<br />

more intimate setting away from the hub of the home, a separate formal lounge provides the ideal place to escape.<br />

Step outside and discover the appeal of the original covered outdoor entertaining area, now extended to perfection<br />

with the addition of an automated louvred roof and retractable side screens. The large master bedroom suite enjoys<br />

convenient access to its own patio and a luxurious ensuite. Meanwhile, the remaining three double bedrooms share<br />

a beautiful family bathroom. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite property your own.<br />

4 2 2 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Tue 7 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

View 12-12.30pm Sun 22 Oct or by appointment<br />

Sarah Booth 027 527 8258<br />

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5522212<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Major improvements in rural connectivity are boosting<br />

productivity for farmers and growers.<br />

New Zealand’s reputation as a premium food producer<br />

is on the rise and exporters have plenty to gain.<br />

PROPERTIES FOR SALE<br />

ISSUE 2 – <strong>2023</strong><br />

EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES<br />

ON THE HORIZON<br />

When it comes to rural property, Bayleys’ Country is altogether better at unlocking new opportunities,<br />

delivering quality rural and lifestyle properties for sale and the latest insights directly to you.<br />

We’ve dug deep to deliver you 140 of spring’s freshest farms, horticulture, viticulture, forestry and lifestyle properties for sale from<br />

the far north to the deep south.<br />

Country also delves into how improved internet connectivity is bringing the rural sector up to speed and delivering productivity<br />

gains, and how lifestyle block owners can leverage their land to grow food as the cost-of-living bites.<br />

Bayleys is consistently New Zealand’s number one rural real estate brand – with deep roots in farming communities, our local<br />

relationships, connections, and legendary professionalism mean we’re ready to guide you along country roads.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/country<br />

Bayleys<br />

Ashburton<br />

03 307 7377<br />

Bayleys<br />

Darfield<br />

03 975 4559<br />

Bayleys<br />

Christchurch<br />

03 375 4700<br />

Bayleys<br />

Hanmer Springs<br />

03 315 7717<br />

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

Bayleys<br />

Leeston<br />

03 375 4700<br />

Bayleys<br />

Methven<br />

03 303 3093<br />

Bayleys<br />

Rangiora<br />

03 311 8020<br />

Bayleys<br />

Rolleston<br />

03 347 9949<br />

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Bayleys<br />

Timaru<br />

03 687 1227<br />

Up to speed<br />

Volume to value<br />

FEATURING<br />

140<br />

FARM, SPECIALTY<br />

AND LIFESTYLE<br />

OUT NOW<br />

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

West Melton 61 Calders Road<br />

Relaxed vibe on 4 hectares<br />

Located at 61 Calders Road, The North Node is a beautifully presented four-bedroom, two-living, modern home set<br />

amongst 6,000sqm (approx 308 trees) of mature olives which give excellent privacy, shelter plus the opportunity<br />

to produce your own bespoke oil. The 167sqm (excluding carport) home is the ideal lifestyle home with excellent<br />

indoor/outdoor flow onto both the sun-drenched deck and patio areas nestled in amongst the olive trees. The<br />

layout of the home lends itself to B&B or extended family living with two bedrooms, one bathroom at one end of the<br />

home and the other two bedrooms, kitchen and living areas at the other end of the home.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5522247<br />

4 2 2 1<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Thu 2 Nov <strong>2023</strong><br />

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409<br />

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

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

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

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008


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Open Home<br />

New Listing/Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

7 Raptor Street, Rolleston<br />

4A2B2L4J<br />

DEADLINE SALE<br />

17 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln<br />

4A2B2L3J<br />

• 271m2 on a 799m2 section<br />

• Stone benchtops & walk-in<br />

pantry in the kitchen<br />

• Two living areas with access<br />

to the Kwila deck<br />

• 3-way bathroom & tiled<br />

master ensuite<br />

• 4 car garage with drive-thru &<br />

extra parking at the rear<br />

For Sale<br />

By Negotiation<br />

View<br />

Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

Caine Hopcroft<br />

027 330 1002<br />

caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com<br />

• Triple car garaging<br />

• Fully fenced rear yard<br />

• Seperate laundry<br />

• Living area opens onto<br />

sheltered deck<br />

• Built up vegetable gardens<br />

• Immediate possession<br />

available<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

4pm Wednesday 1st<br />

November <strong>2023</strong> (unless<br />

sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm<br />

Rowan Shepherd<br />

027 303 1565<br />

rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />

Paul Dodds<br />

021 210 5559<br />

paul.dodds@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31342<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30540<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

New Listing/Open Home<br />

New Listing<br />

FOR SALE<br />

44 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston<br />

4A2B1I2J<br />

FOR SALE<br />

23 Lady Isaac Drive, Rolleston<br />

3A2B1C1J<br />

• Four bedrooms and two<br />

bathrooms (both with baths)<br />

• 190sqm home sitting on a<br />

569sqm section<br />

• Modern kitchen with modern<br />

appliances<br />

• Heat pump, log burner and<br />

underfloor heating in both the<br />

kitchen and bathroom<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $799,000<br />

View<br />

Wednesday 5.30 - 6.00pm<br />

Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm<br />

Harry Wright<br />

027 787 4479<br />

harry.wright@raywhite.com<br />

Rebecca Grose<br />

021 266 2173<br />

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com<br />

• Three bedrooms (master with<br />

ensuite & walk-in robe)<br />

• Spacious open plan kitchen/<br />

living/dining<br />

• Outdoor flow from the living<br />

area through two sets of<br />

sliders to a north facing patio<br />

• Sited in a 402m2 section<br />

For Sale<br />

By Negotiation<br />

View<br />

by appointment<br />

Caine Hopcroft<br />

027 330 1002<br />

caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31317<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31336<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)


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New Listing/Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

937 Hoskyns Road, West Melton<br />

• Nestled on 10ha of established land with superb dual living!<br />

• Main house: Open plan living with log burner, stunning countrystyle<br />

kitchen, study, 4 beds including master with ensuite & WIR<br />

• Separate cottage: Sunny living area with log burner, kitchen &<br />

dining plus 2 beds, 1 bath, laundry & outdoor living areas<br />

• Large gamesroom offers a versatile space - ideal for families!<br />

• 3-bay implement shed, several fenced paddocks & water race<br />

• Great location only a 5-minute drive to West Melton township<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30532<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

4:00pm, Tuesday 7th November<br />

<strong>2023</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pm<br />

6A3B1D4+J<br />

Emma Langton-George<br />

027 555 0568<br />

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />

Dwayne Bloomfield<br />

021 163 9874<br />

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />

New Listing/Open Home<br />

DEADLINE SALE<br />

30 Edward Street, Lincoln<br />

• Beautifully renovated home on 802sqm fully fenced section<br />

• Double access, oversized garage for extra cars and toys<br />

• Well-appointed and spacious kitchen with large scullery<br />

• Stunning, tiled, full family bathroom for spa-like retreat<br />

• Convenience of separate laundry and additional toilet<br />

• Double and triple glazing, heat pumps and DVS<br />

• With close proximity to shops and transport, this is one not to be<br />

missed!<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30455<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

All offers considered on or before<br />

4pm Tuesday 7th November<br />

<strong>2023</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Saturday 11.00-11.30am<br />

3A1B2I3J<br />

Fiona Shearing<br />

021 229 6009<br />

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com


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New Listing/Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

39 Blunden Road, Lincoln<br />

• Striking 236sqm executive home boasting the 'wow' factor!<br />

• Built to higher than usual spec's with structural insulated panels<br />

(SIPs), ducted heating, thermally broken double glazing, thermodynamic<br />

solar hot water & whole house water filtration system<br />

• Sleek kitchen boasts beautiful Caesarstone benchtops, induction<br />

cooktop, 90cm oven, double fridge space & walk-in pantry<br />

• Master suite features a dressing room plus a fully tiled ensuite<br />

• Oversized double garage & gated off-street park for a caravan<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30513<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

4:00pm, Thursday 9th November<br />

<strong>2023</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Saturday 2:45 - 3:15pm<br />

3A1K2B2L2J<br />

Emma Langton-George<br />

027 555 0568<br />

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />

Dwayne Bloomfield<br />

021 163 9874<br />

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />

Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

10 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston<br />

• Thoughtfully designed for family living<br />

• Open & inviting living spaces with abundant natural light<br />

• Four generously sized bedrooms with double wardrobes<br />

• Two tiled bathrooms plus separate toilet<br />

• Blank canvas garden with gorgeous decked area<br />

• Close to Foster Park, amenities and local schools<br />

• Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30522<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

All offers to be considered on or<br />

before 4pm Tuesday 31st<br />

<strong>October</strong> <strong>2023</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Thu & Sat 12.30 -1.00pm<br />

Sunday 3.30 - 4.00pm<br />

4A2B1I2J<br />

Fiona Shearing<br />

021 229 6009<br />

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com<br />

Keren Crumpton<br />

027 416 2773<br />

keren.crumpton@raywhite.com


14<br />

Final Week<br />

FOR SALE<br />

93B Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />

• Large, sun-filled home with an abundance of space inside & out!<br />

• Generous open plan living area with gas fire, ducted heating &<br />

sliders opening to both sides for superb indoor/outdoor flow<br />

• Stylish kitchen boasting tri-stone benchtops & gas hobs<br />

• Spacious patio with approx. 30sqm of electronic louvre system<br />

• 4 dble bedrooms, office/5th bedroom & 2 fully tiled bathrooms<br />

• Situated down a private & peaceful ROW with 3-car garaging<br />

plus gated off street parking for boat, trailer or caravan!<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30526<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

4:00pm, Thursday 26th <strong>October</strong><br />

<strong>2023</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Thursday 1:00 - 1:30pm<br />

Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm<br />

4A2B2L1D3J<br />

Emma Langton-George<br />

027 555 0568<br />

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />

Dwayne Bloomfield<br />

021 163 9874<br />

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />

Ray White Red Chili<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>'s largest locally owned & operated<br />

property management company<br />

Paul Clement<br />

Business Development Manager<br />

bdm.redchili@raywhite.com<br />

027 522 8210<br />

Warner Wilson<br />

Business Development Manager<br />

redchili.bdm@raywhite.com<br />

027 212 9619<br />

Cara Callister<br />

Manager/ Senior Property Manager<br />

027 247 4083<br />

Donna-Marie Bell<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 456 1133<br />

Karyn Kirk<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 227 7663<br />

Emily Stock<br />

Property Manager<br />

021 663 700<br />

Ellie Bagiscan<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 239 7949<br />

Call or email Paul or Warner for a free rental appraisal<br />

Rolleston | West Melton | Lincoln | Prebbleton<br />

rwrolleston.co.nz | rwwestmelton.co.nz | rwlincoln.co.nz | rwprebbleton.co.nz | redchilipm.co.nz<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)


15<br />

All proceeds go to<br />

Westpac Rescue Helicopter<br />

Property Brokers<br />

Charity Golf Tournament<br />

Ellesmere Golf Club 256 Feredays Road, Leeston<br />

Friday 20 th <strong>October</strong> <strong>2023</strong>, Starting Tee times from 11am<br />

Raffles!<br />

Excellent<br />

prizes up for<br />

auction<br />

Calling local<br />

businesses!<br />

Join us in supporting Westpac<br />

Rescue - either register a team<br />

to play on the day or donate<br />

items to auction on the day.<br />

To say thanks, we will feature your<br />

business in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />

Talk to Cameron McRae<br />

today on 027 769 6696<br />

• <strong>18</strong> holes $40 per player $160 per Ambrose team of 4<br />

• Includes refreshments on course and afternoon tea<br />

• Registrations close 16th <strong>October</strong><br />

• Registrations to Cameron McRae<br />

027 769 6696 - cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz<br />

Event is limited to 25 teams<br />

pb.co.nz<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008<br />

PB066246


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Kirwee 24 Walter Place<br />

Relax to the Max in a Quiet Cul-de-sac<br />

A complementary and contemporary blend of living and entertaining where family and friends can relax over 173sqm<br />

(approximately) of single-level convenience set in a quiet cul-de-sac. Light-filled with floor-to-ceiling windows through the<br />

main living areas comprising fully integrated kitchen and inclusive dining and lounge. Step out to a sheltered and sunny patio<br />

area, creating an ideal spot for summer barbeques or enjoying a quiet morning coffee. Sure to inspire a broad range of buyers<br />

from families to downsizers featuring master bedroom (with walk- in robe and ensuite) plus two good sized bedrooms located<br />

conveniently to a family bathroom and separate toilet, with laundry discreetly tucked away in the internal double garage.<br />

Exceedingly warm and comfortable with a log burner and heat pump with quality insulation and double-glazing. Built 20<strong>18</strong><br />

and well-presented outside and in set on a level 743sqm (approximately) rear section with off-street parking and easily<br />

maintained lawns and gardens. A delightful abode set in a quiet and private cul-de-sac alcove with amenities just a short walk<br />

around the road and easy commute to Christchurch.<br />

3 2 1 2<br />

For Sale Buyers $719,000+<br />

View Sun 22 Oct 1.00 - 1.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/DFU163932<br />

Amy Jones<br />

M 021 077 9945<br />

Shar Simôn<br />

M 027 555 0654<br />

E amy.jones@pb.co.nz<br />

E shar@pb.co.nz<br />

Kirwee 4/1382 Courtenay Road<br />

Not many, if any 2ha property<br />

This comfortable five-bedroom 250sqm (approximately) home is nestled into the shelter of the tree-lined boundaries. There is<br />

an ensuite to the main bedroom while the separate bathroom and toilet service the rest of the home. The very well-appointed<br />

light-filled kitchen is centrally located to the lounges and the dining area. BBQs or quiet outdoor times are enjoyed on the wellappointed<br />

deck. There is a 2-car attached garage plus another 2-car garage and workshop adjacent to the house. The<br />

meticulously landscaped gardens and flourishing vegetable plots are a testament to years of careful cultivation, providing a<br />

haven of beauty and sustenance, while the balance of the property is devoted to livestock grazing. Major facilities within a<br />

5min drive from the property, Thirsty Acres Restaurant, recreational reserve, Challenge garage including, a convenience store.<br />

Seven minutes southwest of Kirwee is the township of Darfield, while the satellite town of Rolleston is approximately a<br />

17-minute drive. An easy 30-minute commute will have you at the Christchurch lnternational Airport. Vendor invites offers<br />

over $1,150,000.<br />

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

5 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 26th <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2023</strong> at 1.00pm<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/DFL170165<br />

Grant McIlroy<br />

M 027 345 9262<br />

E grantm@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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West Melton 558 Sandy Knolls Road<br />

10 Acre Lifestyle with 9 bays of sheds!<br />

•Immerse yourself in comfort within this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. •The master bedroom is generous in size and offers<br />

a walk-in robe and ensuite. •Spacious and open living areas provide ample room for relaxation and entertaining. •Large<br />

kitchen with great bench space for the chef of the family which overlooks the open plan living dining area. •A cozy fireplace<br />

on wetback in the Separate living room adds warmth and saves on the winter power bills! •A large separate laundry and mud<br />

room is an added bonus. •Enjoy overlooking picturesque mature surroundings from either inside, or out on the private patio.<br />

•Escape into your private oasis and unwind in the spa pool relaxing under the stars. •A total of 9 bay sheds, with 6 enclosed<br />

and powered, offer endless possibilities. •Ideal for the hobbyist, collector, or tradesperson. •Ample storage space for vehicles,<br />

equipment, and projects. •3 Large paddocks with freestanding troughs. The front paddock self-irrigates from the water race.<br />

This lifestyle block offers a range of options whilst being in close proximity to West Melton and Rolleston amenities. Price is<br />

inclusive of GST.<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 25th <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2023</strong> at 4.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View Sun 22 Oct 1.15 - 1.45pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU100735<br />

Angela Hunt<br />

M 021 548 777<br />

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

Lincoln 41 Poplar Lane<br />

Position Plus Potential<br />

Just a stone's throw from Lincoln and a short drive to Christchurch, you'll revel in the convenience of urban amenities amidst<br />

serene countryside surroundings. The well-fenced paddocks and outbuildings offer ample space for your ventures. Inside, a<br />

country style four-bedroom home radiates comfort and style.<br />

• Four bedroom one bathroom home<br />

• Salt water swimming pool<br />

• Great calf rearing facilities<br />

• Well subdivided for ease of use<br />

• Close proximity to Lincoln<br />

4 1 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 2nd November, <strong>2023</strong> at 4.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View Wed <strong>18</strong> Oct 5.30 - 6.30pm<br />

Sun 22 Oct 11.00 - 12.00pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/DFL120033<br />

Simon Anderson<br />

M 021 0828 5532<br />

E simon.anderson@pb.co.nz<br />

View by appointment or at one of our open homes, call Simon or Matt for more information.<br />

Matt Collier<br />

M 027 205 6626<br />

E mattc@pb.co.nz<br />

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

Proud to be here


<strong>18</strong><br />

Leeston 1011 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Lake Road<br />

Millbank<br />

It is with great privilege that Property Brokers offers to market "Millbank" a superb 107-hectare mixed cropping property<br />

located on the "golden mile" of the highly regarded Ellesmere farming district. Featuring some of the most versatile arable<br />

soils found in Canterbury, the adaptability of this property combined with the favourable coastal climate and low-cost reliable<br />

spray irrigation makes this a sought-after asset class. Farm management has focused on growing high quality cereal crops<br />

and seed multiplication along with some process vegetable crops with strong and consistent yields achieved. An attractive 4<br />

bedroom homestead set in mature grounds complemented by a range of farm sheds and silos plus the ability to subdivide the<br />

homestead onto a separate title completes the package. Located within close proximity to service centres of Leeston, Lincoln<br />

and Rolleston and within commuting distance of Christchurch this outstanding property is sure to impress.<br />

4 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 22nd November, <strong>2023</strong> at<br />

4.00pm, 68 South Terrace, Darfield<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/DFR166529<br />

Gareth Cox<br />

M 021 250 9714<br />

E gareth@pb.co.nz<br />

Simon Anderson<br />

M 021 0828 5532<br />

E simon.anderson@pb.co.nz<br />

Swannanoa 1520 Tram Road<br />

Tram Road Fruit Farm<br />

Our vendors have decided to retire from this wonderful lifestyle, so the opportunity to benefit from all their hard work and<br />

energy is now available with this brilliant property going to the market for sale. The "Fruit Farm" is a pick your own operation,<br />

along with the markets and gate sales. Nothing is sold to retailers, wholesalers or distributers (end user only). It has a great<br />

clientele, with both local and international guests. The website will be included in the sale. Further information, google, "Tram<br />

Road Fruit Farm". The farm is 4.8280 ha (11.929 acres approx) with approximately 1.2ha that could be further planted out<br />

(giving a strong upside to the operation, room to expand). Approximately 1 ha of raspberries and cherries are under cover,<br />

with the balance (mostly stone fruit) being outside. Fruit was first planted in 2012, with strawberries and raspberries being the<br />

first crops. Now the farm produces: strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries, cherries, plums, peach's, nectarines and<br />

peacharines. Includes a very warm 240m2 renovated homestead with three bedrooms and two living areas. Property to be<br />

sold as a going concern.<br />

3 2 3<br />

Tender closes 4.00pm, Wed 15th Nov, <strong>2023</strong><br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/RL112011<br />

Hamish Anderson<br />

M 027 678 8888<br />

E hamisha@pb.co.nz<br />

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

Proud to be here


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Four Seasons Realty<br />

AUCTION


20<br />

Auctions<br />

THIS WEEK (unless sold prior)<br />

<strong>18</strong> <strong>October</strong><br />

Wednesday<br />

2:00pm<br />

Russley Golf Club<br />

428 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch<br />

AUCTION<br />

LIVE AUCTION STREAM<br />

www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz<br />

Ohoka 230 Whites Road<br />

Harcourts ID: RG10041<br />

Div Harrison<br />

027 389 7889<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6367<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

Somerfield 2/49 Aylmer Street<br />

Andrew Sare<br />

021 714 287<br />

Brought<br />

FORWARD<br />

Hanmer Springs 128a Woodbank Road<br />

Harcourts ID: HS22576<br />

Jackie Frame & Sue Mercer<br />

027 435 9810 | 027 4368 548<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

Harcourts ID: KI9876<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

AUCTION<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

Somerfield 1 Marley View Street<br />

Rachel Brown<br />

027 494 4051<br />

EXCEEDING YOUR<br />

EXPECTATIONS<br />

Richmond 106 North Avon Road<br />

Harcourts ID: BF38432<br />

Glen Young & Ben Tippen<br />

022 493 7037 | 027 785 9686<br />

EXCEEDING YOUR<br />

EXPECTATIONS<br />

AUCTION<br />

Hanmer Springs 3 Denby Place<br />

Harcourts ID: KI9883<br />

Rebecca Goile-Ensor<br />

022 075 7364<br />

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB<br />

Harcourts ID: HR6366<br />

428 MEMORIAL AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH.<br />

AUCTION<br />

Aranui 76 Rowan Avenue<br />

Greg Brockbank & Ben Tippen<br />

021 262 9761 | 027 785 9686<br />

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

Described by her clients as tenacious, professional and a delight to work with, Felicity is<br />

extremely self-motivated and boasts a work ethic second to none.<br />

On the property ladder herself from a young age, Felicity understands the emotional and<br />

financial importance of both family homes and investment properties. She has worked<br />

across Canterbury and is well experienced in all aspects of residential real estate.<br />

Dedicated to continuous improvement, and committed to delivering her clients<br />

an exceptional experience, Felicity has also completed additional professional<br />

studies, qualifying as a Licensed Branch Manager. With a high focus on client<br />

satisfaction, Felicity aims to exceed her client’s expectations and deliver a<br />

high-quality service every time.<br />

FELICITY DARLING<br />

027 779 9006 | 03 662 9933<br />

felicity.dc@harcourts.co.nz<br />

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

Felicity<br />

DARLING


21<br />

TOP 20<br />

Performers<br />

01<br />

02<br />

03<br />

04<br />

05<br />

Rhiannon Moss<br />

Belfast<br />

Katie Harrison<br />

Rolleston<br />

Steve Alfeld<br />

Hornby<br />

Richard & Sue Woerlee<br />

Rangiora<br />

Jackie Frame<br />

Hanmer Springs<br />

06<br />

07<br />

08<br />

09<br />

10<br />

Gemma & Sue Roberts<br />

Belfast<br />

Glen Young<br />

Belfast<br />

Lisa Tippen<br />

Rangiora<br />

Shona Robb<br />

Rolleston<br />

Mitch & Mana<br />

The Palms<br />

11<br />

12<br />

13<br />

14<br />

15<br />

Stevie Golding<br />

Hornby<br />

Lyn & Nicholas Martin<br />

Hornby<br />

Blair Earnshaw<br />

Haornby<br />

Jenny Lake<br />

Kaiapoi<br />

Jo Laing<br />

The Palms<br />

16<br />

17<br />

<strong>18</strong><br />

19<br />

20<br />

Nathan & Becky Gilbert<br />

The Palms<br />

Chris Tallott<br />

Rangiora<br />

Victoria Thompson<br />

Rangiora<br />

Greg Brockbank<br />

Hornby<br />

Leigh Miller<br />

Rangiora<br />

Thank you once again to our incredible clients for being the driving<br />

force behind our continued success. Whether you’re considering<br />

buying or selling, our team are ready to guide you through every step<br />

of the process with professionalism and expertise.<br />

Talk to a Harcourts Four Seasons Sales Consultant today and<br />

experience the difference!<br />

Four Seasons Realty<br />

Your home for local property<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 0800 789 1011 fourseasons@harcourts.co.nz


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Four Seasons Realty<br />

AUCTION


Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />

in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />

Why use a Mortgage Broker?<br />

23<br />

Home loans and mortgages can be<br />

confusing and complex, with which<br />

bank or lender to apply, interest rates<br />

and terms, and the initial application<br />

process. Making the right choice is<br />

crucial, so receiving the expert advice of<br />

a mortgage broker may offer a solution<br />

to a stressful situation.<br />

What is a mortgage broker?<br />

A mortgage broker is a financial<br />

adviser who is a go-between for the<br />

borrower and a lender to get the<br />

required loan. They specialise in the<br />

mortgage market, loan products, lender<br />

policies, interest rates, and the mortgage<br />

application process to give you tailored<br />

advice. They may also refer borrowers to<br />

other services in the purchasing process,<br />

including lawyers, valuers, or builders.<br />

Louise Taylor from The Mortgage<br />

Girls suggests several reasons why a<br />

mortgage broker may be beneficial:<br />

• Mortgage brokers have access to a<br />

wide network of multiple lenders,<br />

including all the banks, meaning<br />

they can offer you a broader range of<br />

mortgage options and opportunities<br />

to secure a loan successfully.<br />

Although the broker usually receives<br />

a commission from lenders, they<br />

work on your behalf, not the banks.<br />

Often, brokers have strong<br />

relationships with lenders and<br />

can negotiate to secure the most<br />

favourable terms, better interest rates<br />

and other incentives, including cash<br />

contributions.<br />

• Time and effort can be saved as<br />

brokers simplify the process and<br />

guide borrowers through substantial<br />

documentation, from first-home<br />

buyers with limited knowledge of<br />

the process to investors and<br />

experienced property developers.<br />

• A broker will assess your financial<br />

situation and long-term goals to<br />

recommend a mortgage solution<br />

that best suits your needs.<br />

They build relationships and provide<br />

personalised and customised<br />

solutions for each borrower. They<br />

may suggest holding off submitting<br />

applications that will be unsuccessful<br />

and instead work with customers to<br />

put plans in place to work towards<br />

success. They also remind customers<br />

when interest rates are due to come<br />

off fixed terms and explore options<br />

to refix, restructure or refinance.<br />

• Reputable mortgage brokers work<br />

in your best interest to provide<br />

transparent information to give you<br />

peace of mind. Louise advises<br />

customers to go onto websites, read<br />

potential brokers’ profiles, choose<br />

3–4 brokers to ring and ask questions<br />

to see if they are relatable and a<br />

good fit.<br />

Louise’s tips for getting a mortgage<br />

approved include having good account<br />

conduct, keeping up payments, limiting<br />

debt and cash withdrawals, avoiding<br />

overdrafts, Afterpay and regular<br />

gambling.<br />

Utilising a mortgage broker can be<br />

a wise decision when navigating the<br />

complex world of borrowing. They offer<br />

expert guidance, give access to multiple<br />

lenders, save time and money and help<br />

you secure the best mortgage deal for<br />

your needs and financial circumstances.<br />

| 0800 663 737 | totalrealty.co.nz<br />

“Great service,<br />

results, and price”<br />

Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />

Negotiable Over $849,000<br />

Negotiable Over: $489,000<br />

DEADLINE SALE<br />

Negotiable Over: $725,000<br />

SOLD<br />

5<br />

2 3 2<br />

3<br />

1 1 2<br />

3 1 1 2<br />

3 1 2 1<br />

27 Ocean View Place,<br />

Rakaia Huts<br />

Lifestyle And Income Opportunity<br />

Upstairs: are 3 double bedrooms, master ensuite<br />

and walk in robe<br />

• Spa bath, shower, basin, separate toilet<br />

• Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge/walk in pantry<br />

• Pellet fire, gas hot water, heat pump<br />

• Wrap around deck with amazing rural views<br />

• Grand entrance with foyer and staircase<br />

Downstairs: Fully self-contained x2 double<br />

bedrooms each with a heatpump<br />

• Large rain head shower with basin and toilet<br />

• Kitchen with laundry and a separate entrance<br />

• Conservatory living area<br />

• Private BBQ garden area<br />

Viewing by Appointment<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

10 St John Street,<br />

Southbridge<br />

A Sweety in Southbridge<br />

Tucked away on a sunny rear 1163m2 section<br />

off a lovely established tree-lined street. It is<br />

offering loads of goodies and benefits:<br />

• 3 Double bedrooms<br />

• Double glazing<br />

• Log burner on wetback<br />

• Gas cooking<br />

• Dishwasher<br />

• Large woodshed<br />

• 1980s house<br />

Viewing by Appointment<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

10 John Street,<br />

Rolleston<br />

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded<br />

by other quality properties, this robustly<br />

constructed home oozes street appeal.<br />

• 3 Spacious bedrooms<br />

• Updated bathroom, a separate toilet<br />

• Open plan kitchen and dining area<br />

• Double glazed, heat transfer system<br />

• Conservatory with ranch sliders<br />

• Mature trees, established garden<br />

• Outdoor entertaining<br />

• Ample off-street parking<br />

Open Home: Sat, 21 Oct<br />

<strong>2023</strong>, 12.30-1.00pm<br />

Call Leah Scott<br />

027 429 5126<br />

58 Lucca Crescent,<br />

Rolleston<br />

A home of timeless beauty.<br />

Welcome to your dream home!<br />

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms<br />

• Kitchen is a culinary enthusiast’s delight! With<br />

top-notch materials and modern appliances.<br />

• Open floor plan seamlessly connects the<br />

living, dining, and kitchen areas.<br />

• The single garage offers secure parking with<br />

internal access with plenty of off-street<br />

parking.<br />

Viewing by Appointment<br />

Call Anita or Ian<br />

022 151 2671<br />

022 121 1925<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Leah Scott - 027 429 5126 | Anita & Ian Middleton - 022 151 2671 / 022 121 1925


24<br />

THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES<br />

Wednesday <strong>18</strong> <strong>October</strong><br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

4.00pm – 4.30pm<br />

4.00pm – 4.30pm<br />

5.15pm – 5.45pm<br />

5.30pm – 6.00pm<br />

5.30pm – 6.00pm<br />

5.30pm – 6.30pm<br />

Thursday 19 <strong>October</strong><br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.15pm<br />

5.30pm – 6.00pm<br />

5.30pm – 6.00pm<br />

Saturday 21 <strong>October</strong><br />

10.45am – 11.15am<br />

10.45am – 11.15am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.15am – 11.45am<br />

11.30am – 12.00pm<br />

11.30am – 12.00pm<br />

11.45am – 12.15pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

19A Raxworthy Street, Ilam<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

4 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

27 Sandy Knolls Road, Burnham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

44 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

560 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

41 Poplar Lane, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

10 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

93B Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

192 Bells Road, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

79 Genesis Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

46 Nethercote Way, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

14 Hayshed Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

24 Pembroke Street, Avondale<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

30 Edward Street, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

79 Genesis Drive, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Palladio Avenue, Leeston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

6 Durrell Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

27 Sandy Knolls Road, Burnham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

36/101 Mackworth Street, Woolston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

16/31 Bordesley Street, Phillipstown<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

68E Thackeray Place, Waltham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

37A Park Lane, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

12.45pm – 1.15pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.15pm<br />

1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.15pm – 2.45pm<br />

2.45pm – 3.15pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.45pm<br />

Sunday 22 <strong>October</strong><br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 11.30am<br />

11.00am – 12.00pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

4 Oak Tree Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

78 Faulks Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />

16 Roydon Drive, Templeton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

159 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

1 Snow Cup Close, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

210/226 Salisbury St, Christchurch Central<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

35 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

93B Lowes Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

192 Bells Road, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

7 Lolite Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

17 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

11 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

1/58 Innes Road, St Albans<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

560 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

1/12 Fairview Street, Somerfield<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

39 Blunden Road, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Crown Close, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

351 Hawkins Road, Hororata<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

1/12 Fairview Street, Somerfield<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

46 Nethercote Way, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

41 Poplar Lane, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

3/11 Burns Street, Sydenham<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

90 Rossington Drive, West Melton<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />

12.00pm – 12.45pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.45pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />

1.00pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />

1.30pm – 2.00pm<br />

1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

2.30pm – 3.00pm<br />

2.30pm – 3.00pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />

3.00pm – 3.45pm<br />

3.30pm – 4.00pm<br />

Monday 23 <strong>October</strong><br />

2.00pm – 2.30pm<br />

204 Southfield Drive, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

13 Brookside Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

106 Haymakers Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

8 Barton Fields Drive, Lincoln<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

78 Faulks Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />

11 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

31 Factory Road, Belfast<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

65 Alpineview, West Melton<br />

Property Brokers<br />

24 Walter Place, Kirwee<br />

Property Brokers<br />

20 Rembrandt Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

19A Raxworthy Street, Ilam<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

558 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton<br />

Property Brokers<br />

39 Chervier Street, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

86 Westmoor Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

45 Whitewood Crescent, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

17 Cassidy Avenue, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Raptor Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

12 Cassini Place, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

45 Manse Road, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

285/277 Dawsons Road, Templeton<br />

Property Brokers<br />

28 Oakwood Mews, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Crown Close, Prebbleton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

351 Hawkins Road, Hororata<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

10 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Lolite Lane, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

12.00pm – 12.45pm<br />

12.15pm – 12.45pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />

106 Haymakers Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

6 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

10 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

44 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

937 Hoskyns Road, West Melton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

5/487 Hereford Street, Linwood<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

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For full details of all Open Homes, please contact the Real Estate companies directly<br />

RAY WHITE<br />

Rolleston 03 347 9988<br />

www.rwrolleston.co.nz<br />

West Melton 03 347 9933<br />

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz<br />

Lincoln 03 325 7299<br />

www.rwlincoln.co.nz<br />

ARIZTO – AnnA JAMES<br />

027 222 2742<br />

annajames.co.nz<br />

TALL POPPY<br />

tallpoppy.co.nz<br />

PROPERTY BROKERS<br />

www.propertybrokers.co.nz<br />

Rolleston 03 929 0306<br />

Darfield 03 975 4506<br />

Leeston 03 929 0306<br />

Lincoln 03 595 6954<br />

HARCOuRTS<br />

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz<br />

Hornby 03 349 9919<br />

Rolleston 03 347 4711<br />

Lincoln 03 662 9933<br />

BAYLEYS<br />

www.bayleys.co.nz<br />

Rolleston +64 3 347 9949<br />

Darfield +64 3 9754559<br />

Leeston +64 3 324 3704<br />

Christchurch +64 3 375 4700

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